Adventure in San Diego Jewish History~February 6, 1954, Part IV
Compiled by Gail Umeham
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Still Time to Enroll In Speech Class
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
Esther Siegel announces that the adult class in Practical Public Speaking will meet Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Mary Kantor, 4417 Braeburn Road. The course offers training in general speech improvement with emphasis upon vocabulary building, the correction of faulty habits of voice, pronunciation and developing ease and confidence in both everyday conversation and in meeting the public. Tuition is $15.00 for a course of 11 weeks. A similar class is being organized to meet during the day.
A special class in Dramatics and Speech for children is also being developed. Tuition will be $5.00 a month.
For information regarding any of these classes, contact Miss Siegel at her studio in The Barcelona Hotel, Belmont 3-0153.
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New Club Formed
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
On December 20, 1953 a group of Jewish people, who came to San Diego from Europe since 1933, organized a club to be known as the New Life Club.
At the first meeting the following officers were elected: Pres., Carl Friend; Vïce Pres., Henry Stein, Ex-officers, Rabbi Baruch Stern and Dr. Walter Ornstein; Treas., Paul J. Jacoby; and Sec., Toni Colm. Board of Trustees are Paul J. Jacoby, Nusen Horowitz, Max Landau-Winkler, Mendel Flaster, Joseph Schwarz.
The purpose of the club will be to further social and cultural activities and to offer help, pleasure and relaxation to the members.
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City of Hope Elects New Officers Feb. 16
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
The City of Hope Auxiliary of San Diego will hold their annual Installation of Officers, Tuesday, February 16th, at Beth Jacob Center. A delicious home cooked luncheon will be served by Sophie Himmel, Jennie Bloomfield, Bertha Friedman and the other outstanding beriahs of the Auxiliary. It will be served at a non-profit price of seventy-five cents. Sophie Himmel is chairman of the luncheon and Ruth Douglas is co-chairman. Rose Bertram will be Installing Officer and will be able to answer all questions about the expanding work of the Medical Center at Duarte. Entertainment will come from Los Angeles.
The officers to be installed are Ethel Berwin, Pres.; Ruth Douglas, 1st V.P.; Rose Tepper, 2nd V.P.; Gladys Tappan, 3rd V.P.; Ruth Aronoff, Treas.; Rose Barr, Financial Secretary; Jeanne Camiel, Corr. Sec. ; Esther Schwartz, Rec. Sec.; Bess Schissell, Pub.; Anna Brooks, Public Rel.; Bertha Friedman, Social Sec. Trustees: Beckie Bard, Fanny Addleson, Jennie Bloomfield, Edith Belenzon, Esther Cole, Liz Gotkin, Sophie Himmel, Goldy Kitaen, Anna Lazarowitz, Rose Miroff, Lena Penn, Jennie Siner and Goldie Schusterman.
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Deceased (Harry J. Rose)
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
Harry J. Rose, 25, on Jan. 12 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Rose was a student at the University of Kansas. He is survived by his wife, the former Judith Traub of San Diego; an infant son, Robert Elliot; and his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Rose of Denver.
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Facts On Funds (Editorial)
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 6
According to figures compiled by the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds (whose Western Regional Conference was held here in San Diego) 70% of the funds raised for Jewish activities come from 4½ % of all givers. This is based on information received from 85 Jewish communities.
The study goes on to show that Defense Agencies (A.D.L., JW.V, etc.) are receiving less funds than in 1948. Allocations to Homes for Aged have doubled since 1946 and are rising steadily as the number of aged in the Jewish population continues to go up. Jewish Community Centers are next to the highest recipients of allocations from Welfare Funds among the local services. Their allocations have doubled since 1948.
There are several points to be made concerning the release of this information. First that Big Givers are still the main support of Fund Drives. It is obvious that the base had not been broadened to much of a degree over the nation. The picture here in our community is somewhat different. We have a larger percentage of middle givers and less big givers.
In regard to Jewish Centers and Aged Homes, it is quite obvious that larger shares of the community giving will have to be allocated to them. The great need for an adequate Home for the Aged and Jewish community Center has been demonstrated time and time again.
As the desperate needs of Israel and overseas agencies lessen we must see that our local instituti0ons are built and financed properly. The young and the old need our attention and support in order to give them an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of the Jewish Community.
A Free Press (Editorial)
Elliot E. Cohen, distinguished editor of the magazine Commentary spoke recently in Newark on a subject dear to our hearts. He described the role of the Jewish Press as an experiment in the existence of free journalism in the American Jewish Community. He further stated that “Community subsidy is necessary because you can’t get a free paper without it.”
He pointed out that the Jewish Press as contrasted with other papers, “sells education and information, not advertising or circulation.” Dr. Cohen also said that a serious informative Press will pay dividends to those organizations that support it. He added that there are risks in this idea too, such as the possibility that individuals, organizations and vested interests might become offended at a lack of publicity or unfavorable publicity. Nevertheless, the dangers are outweighed by the opportunities for publications to provide full information about all aspects of Jewish life; to help develop understanding between American Jews and Israel; between American Jews and the general community and among different groups in American Jewry.
Dr. Cohen added “That a free press has a responsibility to avoid demagoguery, falsehood, and extreme partisanship.”
In this community the Federation, the United Jewish Fund and other agencies have the opportunity to make sure that a free press continues to exist and prosper. Without their support the Jewish Press struggles to survive. It cannot improve its services and provide a greater to the Jewish Community.
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Letter to the Editor {Gert Thaler}
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 6
Dear Mac;
I wish words would flow forth from my pen as easily as the ink does, so that I could in some small way say all the wonderful complimentary things I want to express and our appreciation for the magnificent tribute the Jewish Press made to my mother, Anna Shelley.
Adek Firestone’s masterpiece (which word many have used to describe his article) is a cherished article and shall be read and re-read by not only our family but by mother’s innumerable friends.
Thank you, Mac, for being so nice to your good friend, Anna.
Sincerely,
Gertrude Thaler
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T.I. Sisterhood News
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 6
Mrs. Irving Goodman, chairman and Mrs. Irving Dean, co-chairman of the “Napkin Project” announce that plans are being made for a big “Game Night” on February 27, 8 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Center. A full evening of fun and enjoyment is in store for all. There will be prizes galore and refreshments with the nominal donation of $1.00 per person.
Games will be under the direction of Mrs. A. Young, Mrs. L. Feller, Mrs. R. Lennette, Mrs. B. Cheron, and Mrs. M. Zemen. Napkin chairmen are Mrs. R. Toole and Mrs. Irving Dean, with Mrs. L. Zahalsky taking care of donations.
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