Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Fund Campaign Reaches $202,419 — 25% Increase
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
In keeping with the plans of the National United Jewish Appeal, the Fall and final plans of the 1956 United Jewish Fund Campaign began immediately following the day long observances of Yom Kippur, Milton Y. Roberts, General Campaign Chairman, announced today.
“With the United Jewish Appeal seeking, between now and November 30th, $30,000,000 in cash to add to the sum of $44,000,000 it has realized since January 1st on its current efforts for support of refugee resettlements, welfare and rehabilitation programs in Israel and 23 other countries, it is compulsory on the part of San Diego Jewry to do its part,” Roberts said.
The High Holy Day’s mail solicitation raised approximately $2,500 bringing the total raised in the campaign to date to $202,419 from 1,770 contributors, Roberts report stated. Of this almost $30,000 has been raised for the United Jewish Appeal Special Survival Fund and $172,000 in the General Campaign. Total campaign increase was better than 25%.
The figure released by the chairman showed that 28% of the contributors, or 488 contributors, gave 86% of the money raised, or $173,489.
In the report made to the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund at the meeting held last Tuesday, Roberts paid honor to Harry Sugarman, Chairman of the Pace-Setters Division, which was responsible for the large increase in gifts of $100 and over compared to the 1955 campaign.
The report further stated that there were 30 individuals in the Pace-Setters Division who had pledged in 1955 but who had not as yet pledged and that their total contribution in the 1955 campaign exceeded $10,000.
Roberts indicated that the Tijuana campaign for 1956 would begin in the next two weeks.
The final campaign effort of the United Jewish Fund for 1956 will seek funds for the National United Jewish Appeal’s regular campaign and its Special Survival Fund, as well as for other Overseas and Israel Agencies and National Agencies and Institutions.
In a message from Mr. William Rosenwald, General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, he stated to the Directors of the Fund that the final 1956 effort is “as fateful as any since we started raising funds 18 years ago. The very threat of annihilation has been levelled against the people of Israel while the threat of isolation from the rest of Jewry grows larger in certain other areas now being swept by revolutionary changes.
Rosenwald also said, Without the UJA to save lives, to help Israel’s people keep their immigration gates open and to help them strengthen their economy, especially their agriculture, calamity could well overtake many hundreds of thousands who in their lives have already suffered a full measure of calamity.”
He called upon American Jews to support the UJA “up the full measure of generosity,” asserting that this support “can save hundreds of thousands of helpless men, women and children.”
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Clothier Has Outfits For Men and Boys
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
Dan-Morris Clothiers at 2930 University Ave., North Park, is ready and eager to serve the community with his fine selection of clothes for the men-folk in the family.
He specializes in teen-age boys’ suits, huskies and slims, slacks, denims, shirts–just about everything any young man needs for school, play, or dress up occasions.
Free parking in the 3900 block of Kansas St Mondays and Fridays, open till 9 p.m. Let Dan-Morris be your headquarters for all your nees.
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Beth Israel Men’s Club To Hold Dinner Dance
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
The Men’s Club, of Temple Beth Israel, will hold a dinner dance on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Admiral Kidd Officers Club. There will be a cocktail hour at 7 p.m.
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Jewish War Vet News
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
By Le Roy Seckler
Post notes: Welcome to the bachelors Milton Nissenson, a transferee from Culver City and Mel Grossman from Asbury Park, N.J. Milton manages the Earl Scheib Paint Shop in San Diego and Mel is associated with his brother, Bob, at Mel Ro Textile. Howdy to Harry Friedman, World War I Vet and recently retired from the Vets Administration in Philadelphia.
Bob Imerman, J.W.B. – U.S.O. Director was appointed a Post 185 Trustee. Harry Aronoff was elected to office in the Disabled American War Vets. Charlie Juster was elected a director of the California Assn. of Private Detectives. Mel Goldberg is free no longer– he exchanged vows with Sylvia Bolling at Reno, Nevada. Dave Brooks and family have returned from an exploration of Philly. Adolph Brodman is recuperating from a major operation.
On Sunday, Sept. 2, the Post hosted some 80 boots to the J.W.B.-U.S.O. Lox and Begal (sic, Bagel) Breakfast at Naval Training Station. Thanks to Harry Aronoff and all the guys and gals who baked and served.
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Public Speaking Class Formed
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
A class in Practical Public Speaking, sponsored by the Adult Education Department, will hold its first session at the Y.W.C.A. , 10th & C, Wednesday, September 26th, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The class will stress the practical approach to self-expression with emphasis upon diction, proper use of the voice and relaxation. Miss Esther Siegel will be the instructor.
For further information contact Y.W.C.A. or S.D. Evening High School.
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Spaghetti House Has Italian Atmosphere
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 21, 1956, Page 6
Find your corner of Italy in San Diego at Benny’s Spaghetti House, serving the finest Italian food in Southern California.
Not much on the outside, but just walk down the winding ramp and you will feast your eyes on the picturesque mural depicting scenes of Venice, Rome, Pisa … with sky-blue lights and hundreds of wine bottles hanging as from grape vines. Any of Benny’s mouth-watering dishes, from a huge Snorkel sandwich is a meal in itself.
Bring your best gal– and take advantage of the new introductory, amazingly tasty spaghetti dinner and salad — two dinners for one price of $1.25.
Benny specializes in private parties in his spacious, cozy rooms, at unbelievably low rates.
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