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Christian Committee of Jewish Fund Names Leaders
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Pages 1, 7
Heads Christian Committee
A native San Diegan was named to head San Diego’s Christian Committee of the 1958 United Jewish Fund Campaign.
Frank G. Forward, President of the Union Title Insurance and Trust Company, accepted the chairmanship, according to Harry Wax, General Campaign Chairman.
Joining Forward as co-chairman are two of San Diego’s leading religious leaders, Bishop Charles F. Buddy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, and Dr. Lester E. Bond, President of the San Diego County Council of Churches.
“Unique in the country, the Christian Committee on behalf of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego,” Mr. Forward said, “is San Diego’s version of real brotherhood in action. Acceptance of this kind of responsibility for our neighbors shows a determination of all of us, regardless of our creed, color, or nationality, to fulfill our responsibilities as good Americans.”
Wax said that the Jewish community was exceedingly proud and privileged to have the leadership of the Christian Committee in the hands of an individual as respected and loved as MR. Forward.
Other members include Capt. E. Robert Anderson, USN (ret.), DeGraff Austin, Armistead Carter, Simon Casady, Charles Dail, Ralph C. Dailard, Jean DePaul, Norman Foster, Frank A. Frye Jr., Frank A Gibson, Rear Adm. C.C. Hartman, USN, Joseph B. Jessop, Don Keller, James B. Lane, Nicholas Martin, Col. Emmett McCabe, Kenneth Rearwin, Howard Ritter, Geroge W. sears, T.W. Sefton, Donald B. Smith, Jck Thompson, Jr., and G.K. Williams.
Past Chairmen of the Christian Committee are Anderson Borthwick, Charles E Davies, Ewart W. Goodwin, Graydon Hoffman, Carleton Lichty, Richard A. Nelson, George A. Scott, A.J. Sutherland, and O.W. Todd, Jr.
Associated with the Title Company for the last 46 years, Mr. Forward has been Past President of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and is at present chairman of the Southern California State Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee.
Goal of the United Jewish Fund Campaign is $303,000, of which $203,000 is for the Regular Campaign to aid over 55 local, national and overseas agencies and $100,000 is earmarked for the United Jewish Appeal’s Rescue Fund.
“The Fund goal is increased this year,” Mr. Wax said, “to meet the needs of a minimum of 80,000 Jewish refugees in Eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East who must be brought to Israel.” San Diego’s campaign officially opens on April 1.
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“And A Little Child Will Lead Us”
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 1
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Political Note
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 1
Announcement has been made that Maxwell Kaufman, editor and publisher of the Southwest Jewish Press, will run for Assemblyman in the 79th District under the Democratic banner.
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Women’s Division At 66 Percent of Goal
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 1
With 66% of the Women’s Division goal reached in two meetings, Mrs. Harry Wax and her Vice-Chairmen, Mrs. Alex Wise and Mrs. Robert Spiegel, are laying plans to reach the highest goal set by women. Over $33,000 has been pledged by San Diego Jewish women to date toward the $52,000 goal, Mrs. Wax stated.
“Jewish women,” she said, “are facing their responsibilities squarely., We know that lives depend on what we do and we are determined to save at least 52 lives.”
Over 75 women participated in the television brunch which netted $10,690 for the $303,000 campaign of the United Jewish Fund.
Televised over Channel 8, KFMB-TV, the studio brunch program was brought into all San Diego homes. Brunches were also held in the La Jolla home of Mrs. David Garfield, and the Alvarado Estate home of Mrs. Martin Gleich.
Participating in the program were Vice-Mayor Frank Curran, supervisor and Mrs. DeGraff Austin, Supervisor Frank Gibson and Frank G. Forward, Christian Committee Chairman.
Also Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Baruch Stern and Elihu Rickel.
Hostesses for the occasion were: Mmes. Julia Neuman, Carl Esenoff, Jack Binerman, Jr.; Martin Gleich, David Miller, Gabriel Berg, Robert Spiegel, Louis Feller, Robert M. Stone, Alex Wise, Harry Juster, George Burnett, Robert Epsten, Larry Lawrence, David Garfield, and Abraham Sklar.
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Jewish Community Center Opens for Operation
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Pages 1,3
As President William Schwartz announced Sunday, May 4, as the day for the dedicatory ceremonies of the new Jewish Community Center, the first week of programming in the new $600,000 building became history.
“The move from the University Avenue headquarters to 54th Street took place on March 31. All Center activities are now being carried on in the new building,” Schwartz said.
Postponed because of the rains, the dedication on Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. will be highlighted by the presence of State, County and City officials. Civic and religious leaders will also participate, according to Morris W. Douglas and Bernard Arenson, Co-Chairmen of the event.
The Jewish War Veterans and the Naval Training Center Band will also participate in the ceremonies.
The program in the new facility as announced by Morris W. Douglas, Program Chairman, includes activities for pre-teens, tween-teens, teens, adults, senior adults, and nursery school youngsters. Activities run the gamut from arts and crafts to Israeli dances; from nursery school songs to concerts, lectures and forum series. Club meetings, singing, dancing, discussion groups, classes are all part of the activities set out in a beautiful brochure of program sent to all members of the Jewish Community Center last week.
While the program is in full swing, swimming activities have been curtailed until weather permits completion of the swimming pool. Registration for groups and activities are being taken today. Applications for family and individual memberships may be made at the Center building. For further information call JU-3-3300.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Mrs. George Borushek and Mrs. Alwin Feiler were co-hostesses at a lovely bridal shower at the Lafayette Hotel on March 29, honoring Natalie Veitzer, daughter of Mr. and MRs. Bernard Veitzer.
Natalie, who is a senior at Berkeley, is the bride-elect of Garry Mintz of Oakland, who will graduate from Berkeley this June.
The young couple have set June 22 for their wedding which will be held at the Lafayette Hotel. Returning in time to participate in the wedding festivities will be Natalie’s brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Nadene (Feiler), who have spent the year since their wedding last May traveling about the country. They are at present living in New York and will be there until May.
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On Saturday, March 15, at the Mission Valley Inn, Mrs. Bertha Feinberg was honored with a surprise 70th birthday party given by her children, Messrs and Mmes. Louis Feldman, Nathan Feinberg, and Lester Feinberg of Los Angeles. Among her brothers and sisters who were able to join her from Los Angeles were: Messrs. And Mmes. Nathan Landsman, Alex Landsman, Teddy Landsman, Mrs. David Feinberg and Mrs. Jacob Schwartz.
On Sunday morning, at a brunch at the Louis Feldman home, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren joined to wish their Grandma Bertha, “Happy Birthday.”
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Out of town guests at the Bar Mitzvah of Sanford David Hirsch on March 22, were the following relatives and friends: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Imberman of Tucson, Arizona; Sam Hirsch of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin; Mr. and Mrs. M. Adelman; Mr. and Mrs. Noah Ben Tovin ; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Koenigsberg; Mr. and Mrs. M. Weissman and family and Mr. Harry Tabor, all of Los Angeles.
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2nd Lt. Nelson M. Olf, of the U.S. Marine Corps, who was recently graduated from the 4th Basic Class of 1957 at Quantico, Va., is now attending an engineering school in North Carolina. He will return to San Diego on May 15 before a fourteen months tour of duty overseas. Nelson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Olf.
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Friends of Rose Weinberger, now Mrs. Joseph Buky, will want to know that she is now living at 420 Walnut Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Judy Herz will be home from the University of Arizona in Tucson, on April 3, for a holiday visit with the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Herz.
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Friends are rejoicing with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tennebaum on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary. The happy day will be Sunday, April 6.
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Highlighting several celebrations for her 80th birthday was the Surprise Party Edith Bernheimer received from the members of the staff of the United Jewish Fund and the Jewish Social Services. Mrs. Bernheimer has been a faithful volunteer of the U.J.F. for the past two years. Her sister, Fanny H. Bloch, came down from Los Angeles for the week-end for a family party.
(Clever)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Very few people are clever enough to say the least – Dan Bennett.
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Bas Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Zahalsky cordially invite all friends to theBas Mitzvah of their daughter, Beverly May, at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue on Frida, May 18th at 8:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
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Summer Festival of Fashions Set for April 19th
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
The City of Hope Couples Club will present a fashion show at their luncheon, Saturday noon, April 19, at the Town and Country Club.
Mrs. Jerome Schecter, chairman, states that clothes will be modelled by children as well as women.
For information and reservations call: Mrs. Barney Karey, Mrs. Harry Paisin, Mrs. Sam Cohen, Mrs. Stanford Brust or Mrs. Al Hyman, who are committee workers.
All members and friends are welcome to attend.
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Council Offers $100 Scholarship Prize
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
National Council of Jewish Women is offering a $100 scholarship prize to a high school senior graduating in June and planning to go on to college.
Letters of application, giving qualifications, may be submitted from now until April 15, and should be sent to Council President Mrs. Irving Coleman, 3016 51st Street. Funds for financing this scholarship are raised by tribute donations.
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It’s Not a Joke, Son
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Husband: My wife and I have never had an argument.
Friend: How do you manage that?
Husband: Easy. She decides all the unimportant things and I decide all the important things.
Friend: Gimme some examples.
Husband: She decides where we will live, where I should work, where the kids should go to college, how we should spend our vacations…
Friend: Wait a minute., If those are unimportant things, what on earth do you decide?
Husband: How much money the U.S.s should spend on Foreign Aid, when NATO should convene, how NATO should vote, when American should send up their satellites, etc.
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(Heart Risk)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Heart diseases kill more people in San Diego County than all other diseases put together.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alleh Wohl announce the arrival of their second daughter, Suzanne Ilene, 6 lbs, 14 ozs., at Sharp Memorial Hospital on March 8. Welcoming her new sister is Melissa, 4.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Max Wohl of San Diego. The maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Shotkin of Miami Beach, Florida, are currently visiting San Diego.
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“Please bring home a little sister” … and they did! Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Jacobs presented their anxious sons Gary, 8, and Kenneth, 5, with a baby sister, Lisa Jo, 7 lbs, 8 ozs., born on March 18th.
The happy maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jacobson of San Diego, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gus Jacobs of Houston, Texas.
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March has been a month of celebrations for the Bloom-Geist family. Alan and Nancy Bloom presented the family with another granddaughter, Marry Helen, on Monday, March 24. Mary weighed 6 lbs, 10 ozs on arrival. “Big” sister is Gionger, 2 ½ years old.
Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sol Bloom marked their wedding anniversary and David Geist, greatgrandfather, celebrated his 98th birthday.
Paternal grandmother is Grace Geist, of New York City. Maternal greatgrandfather is Lewis Bloom, of San Diego.
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Perhaps some day there will be a law firm called, “Teacher, Teacher, Teacher and Teacher.” On Sunday, March 30, Mrs. Theodore Teacher presented her attorney husband with a third son, Bruce Phillip, 8 lbs, 8 0zs. Brian, 13, and Teddy, 6, are the other two prospective lawyers in the Teacher household.
The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Josephine Musser. The paternal grandparents are Mr. Iidore Teacher and Mrs. Betty Teacher, Mrs. Lucy Arellano, of Mexico City, is the greatgrandmother.
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(Party Time)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party. Register before April 10.
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Bay City B.B. Women Install Officers
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 2
The annual installation of the B’nai B’rith Women’s Chapter No. 713 will be held on Wednesday, May 7th, at 12:00 noon at the Mission Valley Country Club.
Each year at installation time, a past grand president from the district makes a special trip to visit our chapter and install incoming officers followed by a most inspiring talk. Mrs. Eugene Sacks will be installed as president for a second term. Mrs. Max Felsman will be assistant installing officer. The luncheon will be superb and the entertainment by professionals. Guests are invited. Mrs. Murray Samuels, Chairman, urges all the members to attend this important occasion and enjoy a most delightful afternoon. The luncheon will be $2.00. Call early for reservations.
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