Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part I
Compiled by Gail Umeham
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Las Vegas Comes to San Diego!
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 1
Amidst a rip-roarin’ setting at Temple Beth Israel, the Sisterhood presents Las Vegas Night, Sat., Jan. 23rd.
Starting off with a bang at 8:00 o’clock, there will be a hilarious evening of: exciting games, super chuck-wagon supper, scintillating floor-show, thrilling drawing—for a five-day all expense trip for two to Las Vegas, Nevada.
To guarantee the “mostest of the bestest,” chairman of the evening is Jane Lustig, co-chairman Ethel Pogrell, Dora Eber; decorations, Harriet Dickman; games, Sally Ratner, Rose Greenbaum, Sarah Goodrich,. Francis Sklar; chuck-wagon, Ruth Smollar, Louise Hertz, Mollie Samuels; program, Sylvia Bickman, Sarah Silverman; cashiers, Sarah Horrow
Immigration Expert Principal Speaker
Southwestern Jewish Press January22, 1954 Page 1
Ann S. Petluck, Assistant Executive Director of the United Service for New Americans, will be the principal speaker at the Oneg Shabbat on Saturday, January 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the conference of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. An outstanding authority on immigration law, she will speak on the impact of the recent immigration laws.
Ida Nasatir Next Speaker At Forum
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 1
Ida Nasatir, well-known literary figure in San Diego will be the next speaker at the Jewish Community Center’s Lecture Forum Series on Wed., Feb. 3 at 3227 El Cajon Blvd. Mrs. Nasatir will present a brief journey through current American magazine pages. From such magazines as “Harpers,” “Blue Book,” “The Antioch Review,””The Partisan Guide,” and the “New Yorker,” she has selected; to review “The Flower,” a sensitive and poignant short story, written by a new-comer, Mirium Rugel; Meyer Levin’s Ëgypt,” a caustic and penetrating talke of “sick” American Jews; “Reuben” by Charles Angoff and “The Fat of the Land,” a literary gem by Anzia Yezierska.
Mrs. Nasatir feels that too little is known about modern contemporary writers of short stories and promises a novel and interesting literary program. In effect, this will be a brief journey through current magazine pages, as they present stories by or about Jews. It should be a “different” and rewarding evening.
Admission to these programs at the Jewish Community Center is open to the public.
B’nai B’rith Leader To Visit Here Feb. 9
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 1
Phillip M. Klutznick, supreme Lodge President of B’nai B’rith will be a guest of the San Diego lodges and chapters and the San Diego Jewish community on Tuesday, February 9, at the San Diego Hotel, according to Morris Kraus, chairman of the reception committee.
The national president of B’nai B’rith, largest Jewish service organization in America, will be honored by Jewish communal leaders at a luncheon tendered him in the new State Ballroom of the San Diego Hotel at 12 noon.
Being able to be in San Diego only for a short time, Mr. Klutznick will address community leaders at the luncheon and at 2 o’clock will meet with B’nai B’rith leadership to discuss some of the challenges and problems which American Jewry and B’nai B’rith must meet in the year 1954.
Invitations are being mailed to members of the Jewish community, according to Chairman Kraus. He suggests that anyone wishing to make a reservation for the luncheon on February 9th please call Albert Hutler at Belmont 2-5172.
Betrothal Told
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Silverman announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn, to Dr. Norman I. Rubin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rubin of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Dr. Rubin, at present interning at the San Diego County Hospital, attended Texas Christian University where he received his b.A. degree and the University of Texas at Galveston where he obtained his M.D. He is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon and Alpha Phi Honor Society.
Carolyn is a senior at U.C.L.A. A June wedding is planned after graduation.
Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
Farewells have been said to Lt. (jg) Mark Frankel (ChC), USN, who was recently detached from the office of Rear Adm. Thornton C. Miller, 11th Naval District chaplain.
Chaplain Frankel’s next assignment is to the staff of the commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, Japan.
Elliot Cushman is ever-expanding his activities. He has been granted the first U.H.F. television station in this area. It will be Channel 21.
On Jan. 17 friends and well-wishers of Dr. Richard Disraeli attended the open-house held at 3501 Fourth Ave., site of his new dental office.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smith combined a vacation in Las Vegas and a visit with their daughter and son-in-law over a recent weekend. They drove to San Bernardino where they picked up the H. Weitzmans and all four drove on to Las Vegas.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freedman spent a two week sojourn at Borrego Palms Resort in scenic Borrego Springs in observance of their twenty-first wedding anniversary. Guesting with the Friedmans were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Braverman.
Upon their return from a three month vacation in New York, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schaeffer and daughters, Sondra and Janice, stopped off at Borrego Palms Resort in Borrego Springs for a week of fun and relaxation.
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Goldstein wish to thank all their good friends for their kind attention, good wishes, and prayers for his recovery. We’re happy to say that Mr. Goldstein is well along the road to convalescence.
Wax-Beck Take Caribbean Cruise
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
The trip planned by the Harry Wax’s and the Leo Becks sounds exciting enough to make us stay-at-homes green with envy; Ida and Harry leave home by air on Jan. 25th for New York and Boston and will be joined Feb. 1st by Ida and Leo. Both couples will visit with relatives while in the east, among them, Ida Beck’s sister, Gussie Singer and her family in White Plains. As frosting on the cake, they have tickiets for “Kismet” and “Can-Can.”
On Feb. 6th the four sail on the Ile de France for a two-week Caribbean cruise, touching at Havana, Kingston, Caracas, Port au Spain, and other West Indies ports. They plan to return home the end of February.
The Wax-Beck trip has been the raison détre of much entertaining, as evidenced by the Bon Voyage parties given by their friends. Mmes. Herbert Gordon, William Breitbard, and Rose Mishmne were hostesses at a luncheon for 60 women at El Cortez; Mmes. Milo Berenson, Alex Newman, and Sidney Newman entertained at the Kona Kai Club; Mrs. Tillie Gordon and the Milton Fredmans gave dinners in honor of the travelers; and the Daniel Orlanskys entertained in their home.
Council of Jewish Women Hold Food Sale
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
The much anticipated annual food sale of the San Diego section National Council of Jewish Women, entitled “Gourmet’s Delight,” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Temple Beth Israel Center. Dessert luncheon will be served at 12:00 noon. Home-cooked dishes and delicacies will be prepared by the entire Council membership and will be packed in cartons ready for freezer storage. Contributors are asked to wrap food in aluminum foil. Samples of food on display will be available…blintzes, stuffed cabbages, chicken cacciatore, spaghetti, sweet and sour dishes, French, German, Hungarian baked goods and dozens and dozens of wonderful delicacies.
Co-chairmen for this sale are Mrs. Max Felsman and Mrs. Samuel Goldberg. Mrs. Goldberg received an award for bringing the most new members to date and Mrs. Felsman received December’s Woman of he Month award. For reservations call Mrs. William Gordon, telephone chairman, Juniper 2-0403.
Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
M. Sgt. And Mrs. Morton R. Peskin formerly of San Diego and now residing in Riverside, announce the birth of their second child, a daughter, Joyce Suzanne, born December 30. 16 month old brother, Randy Lee was pleased to greet his 6 lb. 7½ oz. sister.
Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Peskin of San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Sandor Goldberger of North Hollywood, formerly of San Diego were delighted with the happy news.
December 30 was the day for daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Jacobson welcomed their second child and first daughter on that day, too. Denise joins 2½ year old Gary to the great delight of grandparents Mr. I. Jacobson, Mrs. Celia Fisher, and Mr. and Mrs. David Horowitz.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ginsburg announce the birth of their first child, a son, Kenneth Alan, born January 7. The new arrival is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Max Markowitz of Chicago.
And one makes three in the Abraham Friedman home now. Miss Gerri Barbara, weighing 5 lbs., 14 oz., joined 11 year old Bernard and 8 year old Anita on January 11.
The great event is a source of joy to maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Levine of New York.
Story Teller Appears For Birdie Stodel
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 2
Mrs. Frank Leo Tina, well known story-teller, will entertain for the Birdie Stodel Chapter B. B. on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Temple Center at 8:00 p.m. All B’nai B’rith members and friends are invited to attend.
A card party and social will be held at the home of President Thelma Weiss, 3804 Aragon Dr., on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1:00 p.m. Co-sponsors for the party which is given for B’nai B’rith philanthropies, are Mesdames Celia Schwartz, Toni Leightag, and Esther Schwartz. An instructor will be present to assist those who wish to lean to play cards.
Refreshments will be served. Donation is 75c.
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