Editor’s Note: An appreciative shout out to Michael Bennett, who watches this column carefully and sends items on to members of the many “old time” families that he knows.
With the Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 5
By Morrie Pomeranz
Veteran newspaper vendors could not account for the unprecedented run on the Monday afternoon edition of the Tribune. No sooner would the delivery truck drop another batch of papers, a frantic call would be put in “bring us some more.” The distribution manager hurried to Fourth and Broadway to apprise the situation for himself; he saw an attractive brunette with a fistful of dimes — putting newspapers in the back of her car as quickly as she could buy them — for the picture of Ida Beck and her equally attractive daughter, Andrea, was keeping Ida hopping.
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The June 9th Cadillac drawing was again the social and financial success that marked the initial effort of last year. As the three dignified bankers droned along eliminating number after number, the inevitable build-up was rapidly developing. For as some 80 participants were eliminated and, as individual chances were now one in twenty, the ubiquitous Yale Kahn emerged from the dark recesses of Mission Valley. The three bankers, heretofore enjoying the honor bestowed them by President Sammy Addleson, were subtly relegated to the background, and Yale, making like a nervous tobacco auctioneer, began bidding for the remaining tickets. Yale’s dramatic performance (unrehearsed) has become an integral facet of the annual Cadillac drawing. Co-chairmen Harry Snyder and Al DeSure deserve the plaudits of all for a task efficiently done. The winner? There were two tickets remaining — one under the name of Farkas and the other under the name of Goodrich — the next ticket drawn would be eliminated — there would be no consolation prize — winner takes all — banker Erickson deliberately fumbled the tiny capsule — there was no controlling the surging tension — Farkas paced nervously on the crowded platform — Murray’s deep tan showed visible signs of fading– and as Farkas was eliminated winner Murray Goodrich jumped up and shouted to his admirers: “With my luck I’ll probably lose in gin tonight!”
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The next regular dinner meeting (July 11th) will see a resumption of an event by-passed for the last three years. The annual “Man of the Year” award dinner will take place at the Mission Valley country Club July 11th at 6:30 p.m. All Guardians (and friends) are urged to attend and pay just and respectful tribute to a San Diegan who has devoted much of his time to worthy causes–a man who has given unselfishly to all humanitarian objectives — Nathan Baranov.
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Hi-Lites of the June 13th dinner meeting — a very slim turnout–two factors contributed — too soon, perhaps, after the Cadillac drawing and another meeting took place in an adjoining room — guests included Cecil Lazarus and Mike Cess –both hosted by Harry Farb– a new member, Arnold Farkas, signed up — Sid Newman, guest of Saul Chenkin — the winning ticket for the door prize was drawn by Saul Chenkin — and the winner? — Saul Chenkin.
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Sisterhood Slates Starlight Show August Fourth
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 5
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood is sponsoring a “Night at Starlight Opera” for “Pajama Game” on Sunday Night, August 4, at Balboa Park Bowl. Reserved tickets are available at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each.
Many times, it happens that this is just the night you have made other plans, so it has been arranged that tickets may be exchanged for any other night. Only a limited amount of tickets to this excellent show are available. For reservations call: Irene Barad, JU-2-2576; Ruth Berman, JU-3-2147; Betty Feller, AT-2-7344.
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Playhouse Offers New Comedy for July 9th
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 5
La Jolla Playhouse audiences are in for an unusually glamorous experience beginning July 9th when James Mason and his wife, Pamela Mason, co-star in the American premiere of a romantic comedy presently titled “P:aul and Constantine.”
While Mason, whose newest picture is “A Place in the Sun,” in which Harry Belafonte is co-starred, and his wife and cast are rehearsing for the premiere, audiences in the Playhouse are chuckling and laughing at the witty, light hearted comedy “The Reluctant Debutante” which opened the season Tuesday (June 25th) night.
Adding to the gaiety is a top notch cast headed by comedians Reginald Gardiner and Brenda Forbes. Others in the cast are Lynn Bailey, in the title role, Ann Lee, Liam Sullivan, Warren Frost and Luana Anders.
The comedy will run another ten days at La Jolla Playhouse closing July 7th.
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Harold Keen Wins T.V. News Award
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 6
Three awards were received by KFMB-TV, San Diego, at the California Associated Press-TV Radio Association convention in Los Angeles recently.
The award for the best commentary was given to Harold Keen and his “People in the News” program, for his presentation of the dispute with Superior Court Judge Hewicker over Hewicker’s efforts to prevent Keen from interviewing witnesses in the first Latham kidnap-murder trial.
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Buy Tickets for ‘Guys and Dolls’ To Help Boys and Girls of Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 6
Choice tickets still remain for the Jewish Community Center’s Starlight Opera performance of “Guys and Dolls” on Sunday, July 7. Tickets can be picked up at the Center for the regular prices of $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50.
Proceeds of this performance will pay for the two youths who won the World Fellowship contest to Mexico City. The tickets bought at the Center can be exchanged at the box office for any of the performances. The adult community is urged to purchase tickets now at the Center and thereby give support to the city-wide youth program.
“Guys and Dolls” has been acclaimed by critics as an outstanding and enjoyable show.
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(World Travelers)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 28, 1957, Page 6
Jet planes of the Strategic Air Command have travelled the equivalent of 22,734 trips around the world.
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