Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~February 6, 1954, Part V

Compiled by Gail Umeham

Odds and Ends
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 7

The new smaller (size and type) phone book is the latest gag subject around town, but the best is the quote from Bert Eifer, “If you can find your optometrist’s phone number in the new book you don’t need his services.”

This is a little late, but still funny.  In December a friend received a request via phone for a description of the Star of David.  It seems the caller sold made-to-order Christmas stockings and had a customer who desired the Mogen David embroidered on the holiday item instead of the more usual angels, Santa Clauses, and reindeers.

I can’t decide whether that stocking would be a suitable Chanukah gift to a non-Jewish child or more fitting as a Christmas gift to a Jewish child.

Note to Neil Morgan:  Did you know that two cages removed from the Miss Cheatham in that local bank, there is a Miss Penney?”

B.E.S.

Hadassah Presents “This Is Your Life”
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 7

Mr. Ralph Edwards of TV and radio fame will be in San Diego in person on February 22^nd at the Continental Room of Hotel San Diego when Hadassah will honor its Youth Aliyah Minyon members at a gala dinner at 6:30 p.m.

This event is open to all Hadassah members and their friends, stated Mrs. Harry Felson, Youth Aliyah Chairman, but reservations are absolutely necessary and will close on February 10^th, since seating place is limited to 450 guests.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will be $2.50 per person.  Reservations may be made with Mrs. Ruskin, 4308 North Talmadge Drive, San Diego 16, California, accompanied by check. 

A cocktail hour, with complimentary hors d’ourves served by the Minyons, will precede dinner. 

Mrs. Robert S. Strauss, President, extends a cordial invitation to all to attend and enjoy the program which will follow dinner, based upon the life story of an untiring Hadassah member.

City of Hope Jr. Aux.
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 8

The City of Hope Jr. Auxiliary will have Robert Adler as their guest speaker at their next meeting on Feb. 16, at the Landis St. Center, at 8:15 p.m.  Mr. Adler is the Southwest Regional Director of Auxiliaries and will speak on the progress being made in leukemia at the City of Hope Hospital.

Following Mr. Adler’s address, a “White Elephant Auction” will be held.

T.I. Men’s Club Hold Costume Dance February 13
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 8

“Hard Times” Masquerade Ball and Social will be the theme of the Men’s Club of
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Center from 8:30 until ?  A buffet supper of delicious foods will be served (all you can eat).  Prizes will be awarded for the Best Dressed, Original, and Comical costumes.  There will also be one Grand Door Prize.

Donation for the time of your life is $2.00 per person.  Music “as you like it” will add to the gayety of the evening.  Sy Rich, chairman of the committee, suggests that you come in costume and win a prize or come as you are.  Don’t forget the date—Saturday, Feb. 13, at Tifereth Israel Center.

Sol Price Heads 1954 Drive!
Southwestern Jewish Press February 19, 1954 Page 1

Sol Price, member of the executive committee of the United Jewish Fund, and active in civic affairs in San Diego, has accepted the chairmanship of the 1954 Combined Jewish Appeal of the United Jewish Fund, Louis Moorsteen, fund president, announced today.

‘I am extremely gratified to be able to announce,” Moorsteen said, “that Sol Price has assumed the top leadership of our 1954 campaign.  His acceptance means that San Diego will continue the topflight, able campaign leadership of the past which has included Irving Friedman, Nathan Baranov, Irvine Schulman. Max Rabinowitz, Louis Steinman, Saul Chenkin, Victor Schulman, Jack O. Gross, Murray D. Goodrich, Carl Esenoff, Rodin Horrow, Morris Douglas, and Milton Roberts.”

“The leadership of Price,” the president continued, “assures us of a speedy and successful drive, and of support on the part of the entire community.”

Mr. Price has long been active in the San Diego Jewish community.  He has served as a member of the Fund board for many years, and has been chairman of the allocations committee.  A veteran campaigner, he served as co-chairman of the 1951 campaign and has participated in every fund campaign since 1939.

Price is a founder of the Federation of Jewish Agencies and a member of the board of the Jewish Social Service Agency.  Because of his great interest in Israel, he has been a leader in the sale of Bonds of Israel and has helped to devise several plans which have stimulated the sale of bonds.

In accepting the chairmanship Mr. Price said, “No one could resist the honor and pleasure of heading a campaign that does so much for so many.  The Jews of San Diego have led the way for many years and this year will be no exception.”

Mr. Price announced that the campaign committee is being formed and that plans are being shaped for a speedy campaign.

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