Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Demo Candidate Makes Charges
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
Senator Richard Richards, Democratic candidate for Senator who will be in san Diego Tuesday, October 23, has charged that his opponent’s voting record alone should merit his defeat for re-election and listed Senator Kuchel’s votes on some issues:
1. Kuchel voted against censure of McCarthy.
2. Kuchel voted for the Bricker Amendment
3. Kuchel voted twice for the Dixon-Yates contract
4. Kuchel voted to reduce funds for Public Housing.
5. Kuchel voted against reconsideration of the Taft-Hartley Bill.
Senator Richards pointed out that he introduced the first FEPC bill in the history of the State Senate and was a leader in the civil rights fight at the Chicago convention.
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Tifereth Israel Couples Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
It’s time again for the annual Halloween Party of the Tifereth Israel Couples Club, to be held at Tifereth Israel Center, Oct. 20, at 8:15 p.m.
There will be plenty of hilarity with all the exciting games Millie and Len Jacobs have “brewed” up. There will be prizes for the best costumes plus plenty of refreshments. Costumes are optional.
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Beth Jacob Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
President Mrs. Julius Penn extends a cordial invitation to members and friends of the Sisterhood to attend the next regular meeting on Tues., Oct 23, at 12 noon at the Beth Jacob Center. Along with a delicious luncheon a fun-provoking program has been planned called, “Do You Trust Your Partner,” moderated by Mrs. Mort Thaler, assisted by Mrs. Leon Solomon, with audience participation.
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Labor Endorses Proposition “C”
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
Five labor organizations unanimously endorsed Proposition “C” on the Municipal Ballot last week. Proposition “C” seeks to increase the mayhor’s salary from $5,000 to $12,000 per year and to abolish his expense account.
The organizations are the Cannery Workers and Fishermen’s Union, the Bankers Union, Local 315; the Building Material and Dump Truck Drivers, Local 36; Teamsters Local 542, and Silvergate District Lodge 50, International Association of Machinists.
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(Mayoral Pay)
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
Syracuse, New York; and Providence, Rhode Island, cities with a population of less than half that of San Diego, pay their mayorrs $15,000 a year, three times as much as San Diego.
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Report of U.J.F. Campaign Shows $204,000 Total Raised
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
Campaign results to date were reported by Milton Y. Roberts, 1956 General Chairman, to the Directors of the Fund last Tuesday, according to Morris W. Douglas.
Robert’s report showed a total raised of almost $204,000, an increase of over $40,000 over the 1955 results. Though the largest percentage of the increase came from the $30,000 raised for the United Jewish Appeal Special Survival Fund, there was an additional $10,000 raised in the regular United Jewish Fund campaign.
In breaking down the statistics of the campaign, the report stated that though greater emphasis was placed on the Pace-Setters Division, givers of $250 and over the Campaigners Division, headed by William B. Schwartz, president, Jewish Community Center, raised some $7,000 more than his same division had raised in 1955 from approximately the same number of givers.
Though the Campaigners Division had the toughest job in covering over 1500 cards, the Pace-Setters Division, led by Harry Sugarman, had the job of raising the most money. How well they did their job is indicated in the increase through all of the giving categories of $250 and over.
Statistics in the report showed that 28.3 percent of the contributors gave 85.8 percent of the money, which has been the pattern for previous Fund campaigns.
The Women’s Division, headed by Mrs. Milton Y. Roberts and her co-chairmen, Mrs. Leo Smollar, Mrs. Louis Feldman, Mrs. Jack Binderman, raised $32,588 to date, which exceeds the 1955 campaign by $2000.
The Christian Division secured $9.629 to exceed the 1955 result by approximately $1,000.
“There are still many individuals in the community who have not as yet made their contribution to the United Jewish Fund,” Roberts said. Every effort will be made in the next two months to secure these contributions. Pledges may be mailed to the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, California.
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Solimine Get Quon
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 9
George Solimine, owner of Solimne’s Restaurant on El Cajon Blvd., has acquired the services of Paul Quon, well known local chef. Quon served as chef of the original Golden Lion when it was located in downtown San Diego.
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Jewish Community Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 10
Cooperative Nursery School Opens — The Cooperative Nursery School of the Jewish Community Center opened on October 15. There are still a few openings for youngsters from 3 to 5 years old. If you have a child who would benefit by nursery school experience, contact Mrs. Carl Prager, membership chairman at CO-2-1194.
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An informal Great Books Group was launched last week and will continue for the season. This week is the last chance for any new members to join this discussion group. Mrs. Arthur Dutky leads the group for the Community Center. Call aT-1-7744 for further information.
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Oct. 24 is the last day for registering in the Creative Dance and Ballet and the Arts and Crafts classes for boys and girls from 5 to 12 years of age for the first series.
Everyone interested in these two groups should register at the Center now or by Oct. 24 and come to the classes on the 24 for the Dance class and Oct. 25 for Arts and Crafts.
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The Monday night Young Teen program was started last week and form all indications this willb e a regular well attended program. 9th and 10th grade boys and girls as well as 11th grade boys can join the fun of games and dancing from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Monday night.
The 11th and 12th grade boys and girls have their programs on Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Center.
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The Community Center’s Couples Club will hold a Halloween and Masquerade party at the Jewish Community Center on Oct. 27, 1956, at 8 p.m.
Members, guests and newcomers to San Diego who plan to attend this affair are requested to wear costumes and masks portraying a “Song Title.” Prizes will be awarded for the most unique costume.
Refreshments appropriate to the occasion will be served. For reservations phone JU-2-5498 or JU-2-7798.
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Visit the Community Center at its new quarters at 4056 University Ave. See our facilities and discuss our program with us. Office hours are from 9 to 5 p.m. every day and from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
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Mexico Travel Counselors Help Plan Vacations
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 10
Picture yourself in the land of magic enchantment — Mexico -=- perfect climate, country of contrasts, blending the ancient Aztec civilization with modernistic architecture of tomorrow.
Mexico Travel Counselors, in the San Diego Hotel, are exclusive in Southern California, specializing in tours all over Mexico.5 hours flight to Mexico City from Tijuana.
One hour from Mexico City brings you to the Paradise of the World — Acapulco–turly God’s masterpiece of Nature’s architecture — where you can feel completely primitive as you lie in a hammock with the surf at your feet, sipping tequila in a coconut… Moonlight sailing with the velvet blue sky suddenly shot with neon-studded stars.
Fishing in Mazatlan and La Paz … Mr. Garcia, an expert in Big Game Fishing, offers lowest rates, unequalled anywhere.
Why not plan your winter vacation and acquire a new lease on life? Just pick up the phone and let Mexico Travel Counselors make your dreams come true. BE-4-6838 or BE-3-1221.
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Senior Citizens Invited to “Get Acquainted”
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 19, 1956, Page 10
“Senior citizens” of the community are promised an afternoon of intriguing entertainment, deliciosu refreshments, and relaxing music on Sunday, October 21, when the Friendly Social Club of the Jewish Community Center, in cooperation with the National Council of Jewish Women, holds a get-acquainted party, “You-R-There.” From 2:00 to 4:30 p.m., the group will gather at the Center, 4056 University Avenue, for an afternoon program featuring such top entertainers as Betty Hall Jones, and the Piech Brothers, accordion quartet, which has been featured on TV’s “Mickey Mouse Club.” Gypsy music provided by Mrs. Ben Lemson, piano, and Mrs. Harold Robinson, violin, will provide a background for fortune telling, tea leaf readings and palmists. Lilo Berger will offer a program of dances.
Mrs. Joseph Winston is chairman of Council’s Senior Adult Committee, and Mrs. Ted Hermann is in charge of this event. Other Councilwomen working on the program are Mmes. Samuel DeSure, Melvin Freitag, David Horowitz, Edwin Harris, Fritz Lavender, Sam Resnick, Albert Rosen, Burton Ross, and Stanley Yukon.
About 300 persons have been invited to attend, and a cordial invitation is extended to other “Seniors” to join in the fellowship offered by this group through its many interesting activities.
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