Women Organize For Fund Drive Goal of 50,000 Dollars
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Pages 1, 7
Mrs. Lewis Solomon, Chairman of the Women’s Division of the United Jewish Fund, this week announced the appointment of Mesdames Irving Alexander, Herbert Eber, Morton J. Cohn and E. Al Slayen as Women’s Division Co-Chairmen.
Goal of the 1957 Women’s Division has been set at saving 50 lives at $1,000 per life, or $50,000, which is a 40% increase over 1956 giving. “It means, “Mrs. Solomon said, “that every Jewish woman in the community must give to the regular fund, and then give at least as much to the United Jewish Appeal Emergency Rescue Fund.”
Mrs. Alexander is an active worker in the Council for Jewish Women and in the League of Women Voters. Considered one of the most dynamic women in San Diego, Mrs. Alexander will be in charge of publicity and public relations.
Wife of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Mrs. Cohn is one of the guiding spirits of the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood and active in many women’s organizations in the community. She will be responsible for the second series of luncheons.
Mrs. Ebar, who will be responsible for hospitality, decorations and menus for all the luncheons, is a Director of the United Jewish Fund and is a Vice-President of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel.
Mrs. Slayen, who will head the division on volunteers and workers for the Women’s Division, has been a resident of San Diego for the past 25 years and is a graduate of San Diego High School. Active in the Parent-Teachers Association, as well as other community organizations, she is President of the Women’s League of the Jewish Community Center and is Past President of the San Diego Chapter of Hadassah.
“First major luncheon of the division will be held for women ‘Pacesetters’ on Thursday, March 14,” Mrs. Solomon stated.
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Don’t Forget Sunday, March 17!
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 1
On that date an important community dinner will be held to which the public is invited. Please do not schedule any dinner or evening meetings of your organization on that date.
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Speakers To Tell Of Need To Rescue Jews
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Pages 1, 7
The tremendous world-wide needs created by the “wandering feet” of Jews from Egypt, Eastern Europe and North Africa and the responsibility of San Diego Jewry to help save 100,000 lives in 1957 will be revealed at the United Jewish Fund’s Pace-Setter dinner on Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Palm Room of the Grant Hotel, according to Abe Abramson, Division Chairman.
The “Pace-Setters” of the 1957 campaign will hear of the magnitude of human needs that must be met through overseas programs from Charles Jordon, Director-General of the Joint Distribution Committee.
What is expected to be the largest fund-raising dinner effort ever launched in the Jewish community of San Diego will also have the privilege of meeting and hearing from Dr. Abraham Biran, Consul General of Israel for the Western States.
Mr. Jordon, who has just returned to the United States from Europe and Israel, supervises the welfare, relief, immigration and medical programs for hundreds of thousands of needy Jews in more than 25 countries under the auspices of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, which is a constituent agency of the United Jewish Appeal, aiding distressed Jews abroad.
Mr. Jordon was at the Austrian border when the first group of Jewish refugees from Communist tyranny in Hungary appeared on the night of November 4, 1956. He supervised on the spot relief and welfare service, including food, clothing and temporary shelter for all Jewish refugees in the area, and helped to set up reception centers for incoming refugees.
He also has worked with the homeless Jewish refugees who have been driven out of Egypt, providing them with food and shelter and arranging for their transportation to Israel and to other free lands.
Dr. Biran not only is a Consular official of his government but is one of the world’s outstanding archeologists and a brilliant speaker. Born in Ireland he was educated in John’s Hopkins University in Baltimore; was the first governor of Jerusalem, and an Israeli hero of the war of Liberation.
Organization for the 1957 campaign which has the unprecedented goal of $295,000 continues at a rpaid pace. Dr. Walter Ornstein and Victor Schulman, General Campaign Co-Chairmen, announced themselves as well pleased by the results of early organization planning. The campaign will officially open on April 1, with all divisions beginning solicitation on that date.
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“U.S.O. Program Will Continue,” Douglas
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 1
Morris W. Dlouglas, chairman of the local Armed Services Committee, announces that the activities for servicemen in this area will continue in spite of the withdrawal of U.S.O. support.
Temple Beth Israel and Tifereth Israel have provided space in their buildings, at no charge, for the prorgram. Mr. Douglas stated that volunteers are needed to help in carrying on the program and that organizations should act as sponsors for the activities. More information can be obtained by calling Mr. Douglas at BE-3-7309.
The Jolly 16 Club will hostess the Purim Party to be held for servicemen on Wednesday night, March 13.
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Women Set Mar. 14 For Advanced Gifts Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 1
An “Invitation To Save 100,000 Lives” advance gifts ($250 and over) luncheon will mark the first event on the campaign calendar for the 1957 United Jewish Fund Campaign, according to Mrs. Lewis Solomon, Women’s Division Chairman.
To be hosted by Mrs. Jack Binderman, Jr., the initial fundraising event of the Women’s Division has been set for Thursday, March 14, in the beautiful home of Mrs. Carl M. Esenoff.
Mrs. Jack A (Sarah) Goodman of Indianapolis, Indiana, National Chairman of the Women’s Division of the 1957 United Jewish Appeal, will be the guest of honor and principal speaker.
Mrs. Goodman, a leading figure in many civic and welfare organizations in her community, was named as “Woman of the Year” in Indianapolis by the B’nai B’rith. She is a former National Vice-President of Hadassah, a Past President of the Indianapolis Jewish Welfare Federation and a recipient of the honor award of the Indianapolis Community Chest.
Mrs. Binderman, hostess for the luncheon, is a chain store executive, director of the Community Chest, as well as a division chairman for the Chest residential campaign. A director for the United Jewish Fund, she is a past chairman of the Women’s Division of the United Jewish Fund of Tucson, Arizona, and in 1956 served as a co-chairman in the local Fund Campaign.
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Richard A. Nelson To Lead Christian Committee
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Pages 1, 7
The 1957 United Jewish Fund Campaign was highlighted this week as a “great humanitarian cause” by the acceptance of leadership of the Christian Committee by three local civic and religious leaders.
Mr. Richard A. Nelson was announced as the chairman of the Christian Committee and will have as his co-chairmen, Bishop Charles F. Buddy of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, and Dr. Lester E. Bond, President of the local Council of Churches.
The Christian Committee leadership also announced that it had accepted a goal of $20,000, or twice the amount raised in 1956, recognizing the increased need brought about by the emergency and the immediate need to save so many lives.
Mr. Nelson, President of Nelson-Thomas Company, was educated at the University of Nebraska and San Diego State College, is married and the fat her of three children. He has long been active in local community affairs. Recent recipient of the annual “boss of the year” award, Nelson as described in the accompanying citation as a man “who believes in building business and working relations around Christian principles.”
In accepting the responsibility of leadership in the Fund drive, Mr. Nelson said, “It is my firm opinion that world Brother hood will never be brought about by legislation or even the United Nations; but, rather, true brother hood will be accomplished when the thinking of men is so changed that everyone attests the other to be a child of God. I feel it apropos for Christians and Jews to join together to save the hundreds of thousands of lives of these refugees.”
Mr. Nelson is a past-president of the San Diego County Community Chest, and the San Diego Kiwanis Club. He serves both the local and national Goodwill Industries of America as their President, and is the Treasurer and an elder and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church.
The Christian Committee will help open the drive in a luncheon on April 1.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
Florida-bound are Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shier, who are leaving March 6 for Palm Beach to visit son, Gene, who is stationed there in the Air Force. They plan to be gone about one month.
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Mrs. Ossie Ehrlich wishes to thank her friends for their many kindnesses shown to her during her recent illness.
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Globe-trotter Martha Hollander returned from a winter vacation in Miami, Cuba, and New York City to celebrate her 80th birthday in San Diego. Dr. and Mrs. F.G. Hollander were host and hostess at a dinner party at the Kona Kai Club on Sunday, March 3, attended by many friends and relatives.
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Keeping the trans-continental airlines busy is Mrs. Grace Geist, who is enjoying her third trip to San Diego. She is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Nancy Geist. Indications are that most of her attention is directed toward granddaughter, Ginger!
The family recently moved in to their new home at 5452 Redding Road. They can be seen rearranging furniture from 9 to 5.
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Also earning their wings are Max and Tibby Podell, who are again here from New York to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Enid and Martin Gleich, and two grandchildren.
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Mrs. Charles Marks, owner of Williams Corset Shop in North Park, will leave April 1 for a three month trip through Europe. She will be accompanied by her daughter, Barbara, who lives in Beverly Hills. They plan to visit 11 countries during their stay.
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A birthday party will be held in the Hebrew Home for the Aged on March 16, celebrating the March birthdays of Mrs. Chaya Cysner and Mrs. Bessie Shapiro, guests of the Home, and Mrs. Connie Perez, nurse in the Home. The party will be sponsored by their families, and an invitation is extended to friends and auxiliary members.
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Houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Colt are Bill’s niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Koonsky, of Chicago.
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Judy Aved, daughter of MR. and Mrs. Ruben Aved, waltzed away with more than one honor last week. Not only did she win the first place trophy for Dance-Skating in the Southern California Dance-of-the-Month Contest, at Sweetwater, representing Palisade Gardens, but she was also elected by her classmates at Hoover High to represent all stenographic classes on “Operation Secretary.”
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Back from an exciting vacation in New York City are Bill and Barbara Fox, who enjoyed all the adventure which the Big City has to offer.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Hadassah is a group of young couples in the community who, under the sponsorship of Hadassah, have organized for primarily social purposes. Social events are held the first Saturday (night) of each month.
The group is open to all the young couples in the community … all are invited to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hadassah at the next affair. Those interested are invited to call Herb and Elene Solomon — aT 1-2911 or Art and Sandy Levinson, JU-2-1340.
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Hilltop Choir Sings For Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
The March luncheon meeting of Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood will be held on Wednesday, March 13, at 11:45 a.m. in the Temple Center.
An annual event, a “Program of Songs” will be offered by the San Diego High School “Hilltop Choir” under the direction of E.H. Maxwell.
Luncheon captains will be Mmes. Edward Goldstein and Paul Merkowitz. For reservations call Mrs. Byron Sharpe, AT-4-8129.
(-tions of achievement)
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
Aspiration plus perspiration enables a man to reach his goal.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
Joining the Douglas and Beverly DeSure household is red-haired, blue-eyed Denise Karen, born Feburary 25. The small miss weighted 6 lbs, 11 oz.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mash; paternal grandparents are Mr. and MRs. Al DeSure.
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B.B.G’s Formed
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
On March 3rd a meeting was held at the Weiss’ home reorganizing the San Diego Chapter of B’nai B’rtih “B.B.G.S.” This organization is aimed at girls between the ages of 13 and 15 and is under the sponsorship of Bay City and Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapters.
Hannah Jo Schwartz was elected president. Next meeting is March 18th at Tifereth Israel at 7:30 p.m. and all girls between 13 and 15 are invited to attend.
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(Oddity of Life)
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 2
One of the oddities of life is how a young man can be his own worst enemy by being his own best friend.
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