$120,000 U.J.F. Goal Need
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Pages 1, 14
Inspired by the understanding that the year 1957 equals 1936 plus 1948, San Diego’s Jewish community officially opened the 1957 campaign on behalf of the regular needs of the United Jewish Fund’s local, national and overseas beneficiaries, and the Emergency Rescue Fund of the United Jewish Appeal.
Milton Y. Roberts, Fund President, in announcing the “Kickoff” said, “We will rise to the challenge to meet a record goal of $295,000 not only to carry on the day by day work of our over 55 agencies but to rescue 100,000 Jewish men, women and children. If we will it they will be saved–not lost–in 1957.”
Sparked by outstanding and inspiring gifts in the early stages of the campaign, Dr. Walter Ornstein and Victor Schulman, General Campaign Co-Chairmen, were able to announced that at the end of the first five days of the drive only $120,000 more must be raised before the end of the drive to reach the goal.
Early gifts included 46 gifts off over $1,000, led by two $10,000 contributions of which $13,000 was for the Rescue Fund.
Pace Setters, led by Abe Abramson, and the Women’s Division, chaired by Mrs. Lewis Solomon, have done an inspiring job, according to the chairmen.
Seventy lives have already been saved in the Rescue Fund, while better than 50% of the Regular Drive has been completed. Another $50,000 must be raised in the Rescue Fund to meet our goal of 120 lives; while $75,000 additional will h ave to be secured in the Regular Fund Drive to meet the ordinary commitments
“Campaigners,” led by Abraham Sklar; “Marchers,” by Isaac Domnitz,” “Areas,” headed by Alex Maisel, have begun to turn in reports.
Commander Ellihu Rickel, and Dr. Harry Ruja are enthusiastic about the prospects of the Military Division, and the Students.
The Christian Division, spearheaded by a luncheon on Monday at which Judge Emanuel Halevy spoke, have already begun to secure gifts. Richard A. Nelson and his co-chairmen are urging Christians to participate fully.
Over 300 workers in all divisions are soliciting contributions in what will be the fastest and largest campaign in community history.
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Women Go “All Out” in Drive to Save Lives
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Pages 1, 14
The ladies have shown the way again in saving lives.
“With the official campaign underway only five days the Women’s Division has already saved over thirty of the fifty lives they have accepted as their quota,” Mrs. Lewis Solomon, Women’s Division Chairman, said.
Completing the second phase of the campaign with close to $35,000 already secured (this is as much as was raised in the entire 1956 campaign) the division is preparing to open its general solicitation.
“The $50,000 Lifeline” television luncheons from KFMB-TV, Channel 8, saw over 100 women pledge $104 or more successfully and culminated the second phase under th leadership of luncheon chairman, Mrs. Morton J. Cohn.
In attendance at the studio luncheon as honored guests were Mayor Charles Dail, County Superintendent Graff Austin, Richard A. Nelson, Dr. Lester E. Bond, and Mrs. Alyis Laemmle, who spoke. Mrs. Irving Alexander was chairman of the TV broadcast. The program was beamed into the homes of hostesses Mrs. William Carter and her co-hostesses Mesdames Larry Lawrence, Robert Epsten and George Burnett. A luncheon was also held at the home of Mrs. Leonard Drogin. Assisting Mrs. Drogin as co-hostesses were Mesdames Rodin Horrow, Murray D. Goodrich and Abraham Sklar.
Mesdames Abe and Nathaniel Ratner, Herbert Eber and Harry Farb hosted the TV luncheon at the studio of KFMB-TV, Channel 8.
Plans for further luncheons and a house to house solicitation for a “Women’s Marcher’s” day are being planned as to the third phase of a program to reach the goal of $51,150.
Aiding Mrs. Solomon are Mrs. E. Slayen, Mrs. Herbert Eber, Mrs. Morton J. Cohn, Mrs. Irving Alexander, all co-chairmen.
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Vote!
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 1
No one can protect your civil rights like yourself. The ballot is your honorable badge of citizenship. Use that badge of citizenship. NO other person anywhere else on earth has such a profound privilege and responsibility. Don’t depend upon others to protect your liberties. Do it yourself! Set aside Tuesday, April 16 and vote!
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B’nai B’rith President To Speak Here Apr. 8
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 1
The Big Night is here! AT the regular meeting of April 8th this coming Monday, our District Grand President, Jack Shameno, will be the principal speaker. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 p.m. at the Temple Center.
After Mr. Shameno speaks he will be questioned by reporters about various phases of B’nai B’rith. This promises to be lively and different. There will be a dinner preceding the meeting at the San Diego Hotel for any who wish to attend. However, you must have a reservation, and they may be had by calling Bill Podoloff at CY-8-6624 during the day.
Chairmen for arrangements of the affair are Bill Podoloff, Mickey Fredman and Edward Breitbard.
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Engagement Told
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Hy Spivack of Phoenix, Arizona, announce the engagement of their daughter, Norma, to Mr. Jacob Borushek, son of Professor and Mrs. George Borushek of San Diego.
Miss Spivack is a graduate of Santa Monica HIgh School and attended Hebrew Union College at Los Angeles and Los Angeles City College. Her finance is a Korean War veteran and will continue his studies this fall at San Diego State College.
A late June wedding is being planned.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Jacobson send greetings from their extended trip throughout South America. Their trip has covered Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and the Central American country (sounds like a category out of “21”). They expect to return home in a few weeks — complete with colorful tales to relate.
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Mr. and Mrs. Saul Chenkin wish to thank all their friends for their many kindnesses during Mr. Chenkin’s illness.
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The Marshall Zuckers have moved into their new home at 5140 Remington Rd.
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Mrs. Harry J. Harkavy thank their friends for their thoughtfulness during her recent illness.
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Perhaps by the time Jean Camiel returns from her New York trip, where she is staying at the ST. Mortiz, Julia Kaufman will have translated the “Espanol” note which Julia received. Anyone have a slightly used Spanish dictionary??
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Mrs. Berth Adler of Mexico City has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Sam Rassin, San Diego. She will return home for this Passover holidays.
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Mr. and Mrs. Abe Sackheim wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during Mollie’s recent illness.
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Rose Weinberger is about to traverse the globe again: this time she is taking a three-month European tour, and is leaving April 5. She is being accompanied by a woman whom she met many years ago, curiously enough on a similar cruise.
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Shades of Bridey Murph! Those manhgy weird forms and faces seen Sat. evening, March 30, were figments of the imagination. The Sol Browns and Julius Browns provided a hilarious time for their friends with their unique costume party, held at Mission Valley Country Club. Guests are still pulling arrows out of their hair, shot by Robin Hood Breitbard.
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Mrs. Bessie Rassin wishes to thank her friends for their kind thoughts during her hospitalization.
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Stephen Lustig, who has appeared in several Junior Theatre roles, will portray Tommy in “Tommy’s Turnabout Circus” at the Puppet Theatre.
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Sisterhood Holds Membership Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
Annually Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood designates April as Membership Month, and at the Luncheon Meeting to be held on Wed., April 10, at 11:45 a.m. in the Temple Center, they will entertain as luncheon guests their new members. Mrs. James J. Zofness of Beverly Hills, President of Western Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, as speaker for the occasion, will join Mrs. Irving Hertz, President of Beth Israel Sisterhood, in their welcome. Another highlight of the meeting will be the presence of Mildred and Bernard Lamb of San Diego Starlight Opera, who will entertain with a program of songs entitled, “Moments of Melody.”
Luncheon reservations may be made by callings Mmes. Byron Sharpe, AT-4-8219, and Mort Rosenbaum, AC-3-104.
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Beth Jacob Couples
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
The next meeting of the Beth Jacob Couples Club will be Sat. evening, April 6, at 8:30 p.m.
Games and refreshments are on the agenda, and all couples interested are invited to attend.
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(Veterans Award for Mrs. Krone)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
W.E. Berry, Manager, S.D. Regional Office of Veterans Administration, presents Fannie Krone of Auxiliary 185 of the Jewish War Veterans with a Certificate of Devotion to Volunteer Duty. Mrs. Krone was the first one to put in 1,000 hours of service to the Medical Reception Dept.
Turnabout Circus Opens April 6th
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
“Tommy’s Turnabout Circus,” an entertainment hit production by the producers of the famed Turnabout Theatre, will open a San Diego engagement Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, at the Puppet Theatre in Balboa Park. Performances will be given at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day and the same schedule will be followed on succeeding weekends.
A special feature of “Tommy Turnabout’s Circus” is the living Birthday Cake which serenades birthday children in the audience with songs and dances.
Tickets for “Tommy Turnabout’s Circus” are on sale at the Palmer Box Office, Thearle Music Company, 640 Broadway, BE-9-4700 or at the Puppet Theatre on performance days.
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(Monetary conversions)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 5, 1957, Page 2
People find it a lot easier to convert cash into experience than experience into cash.
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