Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
Samuel Tokman passed away on November 26 at a local hospital. Services were held at Greenwood Mortuary and interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. Rabbi Monroe Levens and Cantor Jos. Cysner conducted the services.
Mr. Tokman was a member of Tifereth Israel Congregation. Surviving him is his widow, Mrs. Frances Berenson Tokman.
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Cottage Portrays Life In Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
The Cottage of Israel would welcome new membership for 1957. Dues are $2.00 per year for a family and $1.00 for single memberships.
The role of the House of Pacific Relations (of which the Cottage of Israel is a constituent member) in fostering social and cultural interchange among peoples of various national origins, is highly respected in the San Diego Community.
The role of the Cottage of Israel in promoting public relations for the State of Israel is of great importance and the addition of new members will help the board of directors to carry out its program.
There is no fund raising program-operation of the Cottage and its operation is carried on only thru the monies received from membership dues.
Anyone interested in joining the Cottage of Israel should send their name, address and dues to Mrs. Hy Parrel, financial secretary, 5611 Meade Ave., or call Mrs. Geo Borushek, AT-1-7744, president, for further information.
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Jewish War Vet News
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
National Commander William Carmen has appointed Le Roy Seckler to the post of National Deputy Legislative Officer. It is not generally known that the JW”V is the only Jewish organization authorized by Congressional charter to have a paid lobbyist working with both houses of Congress. All local Jewish organizations are invited to submit proposed national legislation to Seckler for study and recommendation by the national J.W.V. Legislative Committee.
The meeting of November 29 was featured by an excellent movie on the role of HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in today’s troubled world. Mel Jacobs gave an interesting talk on his wartime experiences ferrying lend lease supplies from Persia to Russia.
Past Commander Stanley Yukon has been appointed as liaison representative of Post 185 to the United Jewish Fund.
The Post will return to the Vets Memorial Building, Balboa Park, for its next meeting on Thursday, December 27, at 8:00 p.m. The program will feature Frank Rustich, well-known fight referee, who will discuss the pint system of judging fights. Efforts are being made to have a slow motion film of a national champion fight to illustrate the talk. Knowing how the fights are scored will make viewing a TV fight more interesting. All war veterans are invited to attend.
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Earliest Steamboat
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
The earliest steamboat was built in France in 1780./ Robert Fulton’s Clermont began regular service in 1807. The first trans-Atlantic steamer, The Great Western, made its initial crossing in 1838.
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Jewish Center News~Winter Camp Jaycee
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
Eight days of Camp Jaycee will be featured during the winter school vacation period. Each day will have its own featured program that promises to enthuse every youngster attending.
Wise parents would do well to register early and reserve a place for their child. Only advance registrations will be accepted.
The Featured Program includes: Treasure Island Day; Play-0-Rama Day; Aquatic Day; Comic Character Day; Chef Cookery Day; Olympic-World Fellowship Day; Frontier Day; and New Year’s Eve Party Day. Some of the activities planned for the Day Camp include sports, arts and crafts, roller skating, Oneg Shabbat, Ferry Ride and many others.
The fee for all eight days is $19.00 with 5 percent reduction for two or more children from a family. The assembly point will be on our new Center site on 54th St., just north of University Ave. at 9:30 a.m. The camp will be dismissed from the same point t 4:00 p.m.
Day Camp will operate on Dec. 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28,, and 31.
Senior Adult Activities — The Senior Adult Activities Schedule has had a change which will make it more convenient for the members. The Art classes are now held in the afternoons on Tuesday, Wednesday and fridays under the direction of Dr. Irvin Goodfriend. Games and Bingo are held in the afternoons on Monday and Friday under the direction of the Volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women. These activities are held in the Hebrew Home for the Aged on 54th St.
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Temple Men’s Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
The Temple Beth Irael Men’s Club held a successful Sports Nite on November 29. Coming up are such programs as a talk by Dr. Walter Ornstein; Brotherhood Nite, featuring Professor Guy Davis; a Purim Party and Costume Ball.
Mr. Dick Lustig reported on the recent workshop which was held at the Temple. He stated that it was enthusiastically attended and it gave members an opportunity to discuss Temple activities in round-table fashion.
Rabbi Cohn announced that he would institute a “Patient Parent” Panel which will be a cultural program for parents who wait for their children at Religious School.
Teen Agers Plan — On Wednesday, December 26th, in the University Ballroom, the Center Teen Age group is sponsoring the Blue and White Ball. The special event is open to all. Dress is very dressy but no formals. Refreshments and entertainment is being provided.
Stag contributions are $1.00. Drag contributions are $1.50.
Tweens Plan Five-Day Camping Trip — The Jr. High Tweens are finishing their plans for a five-day camping trip to Julian, California. Besides the delicious meals being planned are hikes, campfires, parties, skit night and many other activities. The group will leave Dec. 24 and return on Dec. 28. The group secretly yearns for snow this year.
Folk and Square Dancers — Folk and Square Dance enthusiasts will be active this Saturday, December 15. Folk dances will be interspersed with square dance for variety. The dance will start at 8:30 p.m. Contribvutions: $1.50 a couple or $.75 single.
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As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Going Overboard — The title of today’s column may appear to relate to a boating incident but the body will concern itself with something far afield. Our use of language makes this possible for we use familiar expressions to denote ideas as forms of shortcuts. Thus, the title “Going Overboard” is merely a short-cut to the idea that it is dangerous to go to the extreme in things we do.
When we are convinced that the stock market is headed for a rise or the poker hand we hold is unbeatable, it is usually dangerous to go overboard — our hunches to the contrary. When we sit down to an evening meal and there before us is our favorite desert, beware: don’t G.O.
Psychologically, any extreme is considered abnormal. This applies to eating, sleeping, drinking, intelligence, height, weight and emotion. The direction of the activity is not as important as the extent to which it goes. For example, eating too little is no more dangerous that eating too much. Whether one is completely dull and lacking in emotional response can be as damaging as going overboard in the direction of too much of a response to emotional stimuli.
Society is geared to the average. Chairs are neither too high nor too low; educational progress in the classroom is based upon the average youngster; only when fashions gain acceptance by the public are they considered favorable or satisfying. This places the in the category of normality and not abnormal.
It is true that going overboard may have its compensations but only unusual conditions. Thus, it has to be abnormal to be favorable. For example, if a serious illness strikes a family one way to go overboard (is) to cover the expense, even though it involves borrowing the money.
We see young children going overboard in their demands and desires but as we get older we are expected to exercise greater control and more evenness in our emotional response. Therefore, we can say that moderation is one sign of maturity.
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Anyone for Tennis
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4
Men and women who enjoy tennis may be interested in a new tennis club being organized for Sundays. Children who play or are learning to play are also invited. Whether you are an expert or merely enjoy volleying, you are welcome to join. An adjoining play area is available for children who do not play tennis. Phone AC-3-0692 for further information. No charge.
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