Adventures in SD History

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff   Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, June 11, 1954, page 6 By Janet and Susan Solof School is almost over—just feel it all around. Graduation, Confirmation – then all are vacation bound. Walking away with top honors at San Diego High School are Shirley Samuels as A.S.B. Vice

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Shavuoth Observed By Confirmation Services at Temple and Synagogue Southwestern Jewish Press, June 11, 1954, Page 1 Confirmation Services were held last Sunday at both Temple Beth Israel and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Known as the Season of the Giving of the Torah and the Festival of the First

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, May 28, 1954, page 6 Tifereth Israel Sisterhood installation ceremonies and brunch will take place June 1 at 12:00 noon in the Tifereth Israel Center.  A wonderful program, “Color Through the Years,” has been planned, with Mrs. Victor Weiss in charge. Ann Schloss is circle

 Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Double Talk San Diego Jewish World, May 28, 1954, page 4By Janet & Susan Solof Hi gang!  Here’s what’s cookin’with the Hop Katz. On the spotlight for many teenagers was the A.Z.A. dance.  Before the dance Jack Sharpe entertained with a wonderful “Before Party.”  Everyone who attended had

 Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Bryans Wins Plebescite Southwestern Jewish Press, May 28, 1954, page 2 San Diego County attorneys have voted to endorse the candidacy of George E. Bryans for District Attorney at the June 8 primary election.  The San Diego County Bar Association has announced that Bryans received the highest number

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, May 238, 1954, page 1 Richard Graves, candidate for governor, faces issues In an interview with the Jewish Press, Richard Graves, Democratic Candidate for Governor, spoke out on issues vital to all Californians.  Speaking about California’s future, Graves said, “In the next four years we

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 8 (Display advertisement) You are cordially invited to attend the formal dedication services of the Sholom Mausoleum in beautiful Greenwood Memoiral Park, Sunday, May 30, 2 p.m.  Dedicatory services by Rabbi Monroe Levens assisted by Cantor Joseph Cysner.  Includes in the

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffCongregation Beth Israel Cordially Invites The Entire Jewish Community To The Services of Dedication Of The Home of Peace Mausoleum and Chapel Sunday, May 30th at 10:30 a.m. At Cypress View – 3960 Imperial Blvd. * Solo-Cantor Julian K. miller Memorial Day Service – Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Solo-Cantor

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Witty Ghosts Amuse Globe First-Nighters Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 4 The ghosts on the stage of the Globe Theatre this week and probably for weeks to come are the gayest ectoplasmic visitors in history.  This extremely funny comedy resulted in an opening night audience that

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Bride to Be Honored Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 3 Carolyn Silverman, who will become the bride of Dr. Norman Rubin on June 27, is a very busy young woman.  She’s been working on finals prior to graduation from  U.C.L.A. and attending parties in her honor.

Compiled by the San Diego Jewish World  Staff ‘Music Hath Charms’ For Juveniles Too Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 2 As a balance for all the headlines on juvenile delinquents, it is re commended tht you attend some of the S.D. Youth Symphonies.  Conductor Walter Peterson has done a magnificent job in assembling