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Homes Needed For Service Men Holiday Hospitality
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Morris Douglas, Chairman of the National Jewish Welfare Board-Armed Services Committee of San Diego, urged Jewish families to invite servicemen to their homes during the High Holy Days beginning Thursday, September 26.
“Jewish servicemen in the San Diego area,” Douglas said, “are looking forward to a home away from home during the High Holy Days, and those of us who are working on this program are sure that the Jewish community will not let these men and women down.”
Joseph Feldman, Chairman of the Home Hospitality Committee, and his co-workers, have beenw orking hard to set up this program for servicemen. Mr. Feldman urges that Jewish families who wish to take servicemen into their homes during the holidays call Miss Sherman at BElmont 2-5172.
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High Holy Days United Jewish Fund Campaign Opens Sept. 13
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Campaign leadership announced that an all-out effort would be made during the High Holy Days to raise an additional $17,000 for the United Jewish Fund and the United Jewish Appeal Emergency Rescue Drive starting Friday, September 13.
Dr. Walter Ornstein and Victor Schulman, General Campaign Co-Chairmen for the 1957 Drive, said that $283,000 had already been raised toward the original goal of $295,000 which the campaign Cabinet had increased to $300,000.
Although the amount raised for 1957 is the largest sum ever raised in San Diego, according to the Chairmen, the needs are much greater than ever before. Because of this a re-solicitation will be made from all those who have not as yet contributed to the campaign and from all newcomers to the community in order to raise the $17,000 needed to reach the $300,000 goal.
The campaign will be held in all divisions and will be carried on through personal solicitation, telephone and mailing,” the Chairmen said.
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UJA Good Will Mission To Participate in Sept. 12 Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Sam J. Heiman of Miami Florida and Albert A. Levin of Cleveland, Ohio, will visit San Diego on September 12 as members of the 1957 United Jewish Appeal Good Will Mission. They will be accompanied by a Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Washington.
The United Jewish Appeal leaders will participate in the “Thank You” meeting and reception for workers in the United Jewish Fund, which will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, at Temple Beth Israel. Following the meeting a reception for the workers and the United Jewish Appeal leaders will be held in the ?Temple Center, according to Mrs. Milton Y. Roberts, chairman of the event.
The visitors are not coming here to raise funds. Their objective is to express the thanks of the United Jewish Appeal and to share information and exchange views with the local community on the problems which bear on UJA’s humanitarian efforts, and to demonstrate the partnership which exists between the nationwide UJA and hte local Jewish community in dealing with these problems.
Mr. Meroz, Counselor at the Israel Embassy in Washington, is an outstanding member of the Israel diplomatic corps. He formerly served as Assistant Director of the United Nations Division. HE was assigned to the Israel Legation in Ankara in 1952 and served there as First Secretary until July 1954, when he was appointed First Secretary at the Israel Embassy in Washington. In February he was promoted to the rank of Counselor.
Mr. Heiman, a Miami business and philanthropic leader, is the 1957 Chairman of the Emergency Rescue Drive in the Miami area. Mr. Heiman was a member of the 1955 UJA fact-finding Study Mission to Israel and Europe and personally observed the tragic plight of homeless Jewish refugees.
Mr. Levin, a prominent attorney in Cleveland, is National Chairman for Regions of the 1957 UJA. He is a member of the Executive Council and the Board of Governors of the Development Corporation for the State of Israel Bonds.
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Sisterhood’s ‘Women of Valour’ To Be Presented To Community Sept. 11
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
The decoration committee of Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel have borrowed once more from the biblical proverb that led to the origination of the “Women of Valour” luncheon-fashion show. Mrs. M. Leichtag and Mrs. Arthur Bloom, co-chairmen of decor, have taken their color cue from the quote. “For her price is far above rubies,” for the important event that will be held in the Caribbean Ballroom of the El Cortez Hotel on Sept. 11th at 11:30 a.m.
The jewel-tone of ruby is being used for the table center pieces and in the unusual floral arrangements created by the use of feathery cocks-combs. Depicting the regal women, who have been selected by a panel of judges as San Diego’s own “Women of Valour,” will be the ruby velvet bejeweled crown that is to become the focal center of the head table. The mid-Victorian stage settings will also be graced with ruby-velvet drapes. Jewel tones will dominate the costumes featured in the fashion show that is to be commentated by Mrs. Louise Feldman.
Carrying out the theme in ruby glitter are the numbered table cards that will aid Mrs. Nathan Schiller, chairman of seating arrangements. Assisting the invitation committee were Mmes. Rawdon Libby and Mitchell Christenson.
The public is invited to this outstanding event. Reservations may be made by phoning Mrs. Norman Mann, reservations chairman; or members of her committee Mmes Glenn Karel, Sheldon Sackheim and Jack Stern.
Other Sisterhood members who are assisting in the final arrangements are Mrs. Valia Dennis, chairman of the day; Mmes Joseph A. Kwint, publicity; George Katz, hospitality; and Louis Karp, models.
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Mayor, Rabbi, Attorney To Be Honored at Civic Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Commemorating the 170th year of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, the San Diego Bay City B’nai B’rith Women will hold a Civic Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17, in the Palm Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel, according to Mrs. Harold Garvin, chairman.
Tribute will be paid to Mayor Charles C. Dail; Nicholas Martin, attorney at law, and Rabbi Morton J. Cohn for their outstanding contributions in the field of human relations.
B’nai B’rith, which this year celebrates its 114th year as the oldest and largest Jewish service organization, is cognizant of the moral and spiritual value of men such as this.
Judge Lenore D. Underwood, of San Francisco, will make the presentations and be the Keynote Speaker. Judge Underwood, a former Deputy Attorney General, was appointed to the Bench by former Governor Earl Warren in 1951, and is the recipient of many service awards in her own community of San Francisco. She also has the distinction of being the first President of the National B’nai B’rith Women when that body was organized in 1940. Judge Underwood is a former National Commissioner of the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization and is at present on the National Anti-Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith.
Greetings on behalf of the community will be extended by Albert Hutler, Executive Director of the Federation of Jewish Agencies; Edgar N. Brow, Executive Director of the Community Welfare Council; Mrs. Roy Fitzgerald, State Secretary of Catholic Daughters of America; Dr. Donald M. Carey, Community Welfare Council; Mrs. Josephine Wilson, President of the California State Association of Colored Women’s Clubs; Admiral Charles Hartman, Commandant of the11th Naval District; George Scott, former President of the Council of Churches, Fiesta del Pacifico, United Success Drive, etc.; and Edward Breitbard, Member of the Executive Board of District No. 4, B’nai B’rith. Mrs. Eugene Sacks, President of the Bay City Chapter will welcome the gathering on behalf of her Chapter.
Serving with Mrs. Garvin are Mmes. Edward Fishman, Stanley Levine, Nat Colker, Jack Meyers, Edwin Harris, Wilford Robbins, Marco Thorne and Anna Jacobs. Members of the local Executive Board and the Past President of the Chapter will act as hostesses at the Luncheon.
For reservations please call COngress 4-7149; Mrs. Robbins; Browning 3-7795; Mrs. Jacobs or Mrs. Thorne, JUniper 2-6048.
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New Program of Community Center Starts Monday With Expanded Activities
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
The fall and winter program of the Jewish Community Center will start after September 9, according to an announcement by Maury Novak, Program Chairman.
With the goal of improving the program services offered in the past few years, the Center Program Committee has been working with Mr. Murray Schneier, Program Director. “Purpose of the program goals,” Novak said, “is to demonstrate good Jewish center programs for the new Center building, which will be opened on April 1, 1958.” However, practical reasons of budget and inadequate facilities will limit the growth of programming until the new building is ready.
Novak stated that group programs conducted with tweens, teens, and young adults will be expanded with camping and weekend programs. Along with this expansion an effort will be made to develop a Youth Council Program and to involve parents in the activities.
It is planned to develop club type services with new activity groups for children between ages 5 and 12. The Nursery School, creative ballet, couples club, women’s rhythmic exercise class, Senior Adult Art Class, Women’s League, Senior Adults game periods and program, and single older adults will continue to function as part of the total program.
Cultural activities will be developed as part of the additional program for the Center.
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New Jewish Chaplain in Southern Calif
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 1
Rabbi Barry H. Greene, LTJG, USNR, is the newest Jewish chaplain to serve in the San Diego area. He has spent one month on duty at the Naval Training Center, San Diego; and is now with the First Marine Division –FMF, at Camp Pendleton, California.
Chaplain Greene was ordained at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he wrote a textbook-thesis in the Department of Jewish Religious Education. He has also studied Pastoral Psychiatry at Bellevue Hospital, New York City, under the auspices of the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training of the N.Y. Board of Rabbis. Rabbi Barry Greene is a native of New York City and a graduate of the University Heights College of New York University.
He ha ministered to congregations in New York City; East Orange, New Jersey; and Sterling-Dixon, Illinois.
Chaplain Greene is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis and the New York University Club.
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Wedding Announced
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Rose of Coronado announce the marriage of their daughter Judith (Joy) Harriet to Donald John Worobe, son of Mrs. Marlon Mellon of Hollywood.
The wedding was held August 17 in the home of the bride’s parents. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated. Best man was Wm. Worobe, the groom’s brother; the matron of honor was the bride’s cousin, MRs Arnold Streilitz, both of Los Angeles. Sixty out of town guests attended the wedding and the reception that followed.
The bride who attends State College Dept. of Nursing is treasurer and was past president of Pi Alpha Lambda Sorority. The young couple will reside in San Diego where the groom is stationed with the Com Sub Ron 5 staff.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Al Slayen of San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dobbs of San Francisco honored the Silver Anniversary of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenthal. A garden party for sixty guests was held at the Slayen home on September 1st.
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In addition to being one of the most talented young ladies in San Diego, Judy Karp, eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Karp, is probably the most photographed. The September issue of S.D. Junior Golf Magazine has a feature story on Judy with her picture on the cover.
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The Jolly Sixteen Club honored Julie and Maxwell Kaufman on their 30th wedding anniversary. A patio cocktail and dinner party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Saul Chenkin.
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Sandra Schoenkopf has been nominated for the Old Globe Atlas Award for her portrayal of Jessica Collins in “The Tender Trap.”
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Back home after four weeks at Sharp Hospital, Mrs. Niel Himmel wishes to thank her friends for thier kindness and let them know that she is permitted two visitors per day.
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Frequent visitors to San Diego are Mr. and Mrs. Max D. Podell of Great Neck, N.Y. Their Gransons Contrad and Thomas Gleich are the two good reasons. They made sure to arrive in time to celebratre Tommy’s first birthday.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garber have returned from three months in the East. They stopped off in New York City, Milwaukee and Duluth, where they visited their children, relatives and friends.
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The birthdays of Mrs. Janet Moss and Mr. J. Endelman will be celebrated on September 14 at 2 p.m. An invitation is extended to friends to join the party which will be held at the Hebrew Home for the Aged.
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Family and friends of Sol Gotkin gathered on August 25tyh to honor his 65th birthday, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Joe Medak. Over fifty guests attended many of whom came from Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Pedro. Sol received many gifts which included money for his favorite charities — the City of Hope and Child Rescue Fund of Israel.
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The coming school year will find the Zwanzigers of Point Loma with both their children in New York. Eve is entering Barnard College as a freshman and will be leaving for New York on Sept. 14. Daniel is there working on his doctoral thesis in Physics. He has been granted a fellowship at Columbia University.
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Joe Krone received a surprise visit from his sister, Etta (Mrs. Michael Golden) of New York, whom he hasn’t seen for fifty years. She was accompanied by her cousin and wife, MR. and MRs. Sarlop. A dinner was held in their honor.
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Rehearsing at the Old Globe for their next production of “Tea House of the August Moon” are Mike and his mother, Jean Schwartz. Jean’s role should be difficult –she is cast as his mother in the play. Also in the cast are Linda Hess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hess, and Linda Tokars, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tokars.
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Women’s League of JCC Hold Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 2
The Women’s League of the Jewish Community Center extend an invitation to members of the community to join them on Friday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lafayette Hotel Garden Room.
A delightful program has been planned for this first luncheon meeting by Program Chairman Mrs. Leon Solomon and her committee. Decoration Chairman is Mrs. Jack Spivack. Sonia Weitzman and Marc Ulansky will give a report about their trip to Mexico City which was sponsored by the Center. Honored guests will be Mr. Murray Schneider and his wife, Sandra. He will present highlights of future programs being planned for youngsters and adults.
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Sr. Adults To Hear “A Look At Later Years”
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 2
“Psychology Looks at the Later Years” will be discussed by Dr. Lawrence N. Solomon, Clinical Psychologist, who will be the guest speaker at the next monthly program sponsored by the Senior Adults Committee of the Council of Jewish Women on Tuesday, September 17th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 4056 University Avenue. Dr., Solomon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Solomon of this city graduated from San Diego State College, received his Doctorate from the University of Illinois and served in the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant in the Psychology Department at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
All interested senior adults are invited to these monthly programs. There is no admission fee and refreshments are served. Mrs. Samuel de Sure is in charge of refreshments.
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Pioneer Women Negba Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 6, 1957, Page 2
The opening of the first meeting for the new season was held by the Pioneer Women, Negba Club, on September 5, at Beth Jacob Center. The luncheon program featured a talk by Sonia Weitzman on her recent World Fellowship Tour to Mexico. Rose Abrams entertained by singing and Lillian Yukon gave a reading.
President Rose Weitzman extends an invitation to join the Negba Club at their next meeting on October 3rd. The group meets the first Thursday of each month.
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