Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 30, 1954—Part V

Compiled by Gail Umeham

Double Talk
Southwestern Jewish Press April 30, 1954 Page 6
By Janet & Susan Solof

 Hi there, you guys and gals!

Maxine Schoenkopf celebrated her 16th birthday with a terrific luncheon at the El Cortez Patio Room.  Enjoying the friendly and happy atmosphere were Sharlene Stone, Rockie Goodrich, Joan Breitbard, Adrian Sachnoff, Janet and Susan Solof, Marilyn Smith and many of her school friends.  Best of luck and much happiness, Maxine.

“Real cool” agreed the gang who helped to make Marjorie Lowitz’s birthday fun.  They danced, went on a scavenger hunt and ate delicious refreshments.  Who?  There were Sonya Weitzman, Bobby Woolfe, Louise Gelman, Ronnie Goldstein, Evelyn Witz, Ronnie Doctor, Bunny Brisker, Steve Rosensweig, Janice Tappen, Neil Kleinman, Elia Sviet, George Wise, Nella Feldman, Gary Fine, Ruth Friedman, Phul Brenes, Shelley Hafner and Norman Kellner.  Happy birthday, Marjorie.

Fun and more fun was the pass word to Rhonda Esenoff’s way of starting a new birthday year.  The Jacks and Jills voted it an evening never to be forgotten.

Bye now—don’t forget to call—CY-5-0679.

Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press April 30, 1954 Page 6

New Staff Member
The Center welcomed a new member, Miss Ethel Mallinger, to the staff as of April 15th.  Miss Mallinger, formerly employed at the Cincinnati Jewish Community Center, will work with Junior, Junior High and Teen Age groups.

Ping Pong Tournament
Flex your muscles a bit and enter the ping pong tournament.  It is off to a fine start, but you can still enter.  Junior High age on Sunday afternoon, Teen Age on Thursday night, and Young Adult on Tuesday night. 

Junior High Age Activities
The calendar is full, so come down and have fun.
Sunday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m.—Movies (an old treat).
Sunday May 8 and 16, 2:00 p.m.—Informal activities.
Sunday, May 23rd, Lag B’Omer Picnic.
The Monday night dance class is still open and Mr. Donald Muloof, our dance instructor is ready to start another beginner’s section.

Leadership Class
“Why Do Individuals Join Groups?” This topic will be discussed by Dr. Daniel Harris, psychiatrist, in the first class on Wednesday evening, May 5th, at 7:30 p.m.  Register for this series by calling AT-1-7744.

Women’s Activities
Enjoy your Tuesday mornings beginning at 10:00 a.m. with one hour of rhythmic exercise and one hour of Arts and Crafts.  Games, crafts, music and stories will occupy the children during this period.

Day Camp
Mr. Leonard Zlotoff, chairman of Day Camp Jaycee committee urges parents to register their children before June 15th to take advantage of the reduced rates for early paid up registrants.  In addition, enrollment will be definitely limited.  Camp Jaycee is open to all youngsters, age 5-12 years and will operate 5 days a week for 8 weeks beginning Monday, June 28th and ending Friday, August 20th.

Assisting Mr. Zlotoff on the day camp committee are Mrs. Sam Bennett, co-chairman, Mrs. Jack Fine, Mrs. I.  Fogelman, Dr. Stanley Strimling, Mrs. J. Land, Mrs. H. Haimsohn, and Ben Carnot.

Young Adult Activities
A series of films showing the beauty of United States scenic places will be shown on Tuesday evenings beginning May 4th, 8:00 p.m.  The usual games ‘schmoos’ and dancing will follow.

Choral Group
Several excellent singers have joined the monotones in our community choral Group meeting on Wednesday evenings, and Cantor Miller is anxious to have altos, baritones, etc., to join the group.  In other words we need men, men, men!!!

Rummage
Members!  We need your rummage now!! Rugs, clothes, dishes, furniture, pots and pans, shoes, toys, anything, but we need it now!  Call AT-4-2798; JU-2-2741; or the Center, AT-1-7744.

Steinmetz Seeks Post
Southwestern Jewish Press April 30, 1954 Page 6

Dr. Harry C. Steinmetz, ousted San Diego State College professor has taken out nominating papers as a candidate against Roy E. Simpson, state school superintendent.

Steinmetz described himself as a Democrat and teacher when he paid his $300 filing fee at the registrar of voters’ office.

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Adventures in Jewish History” is sponsored by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Our indexed “Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” series will be a regular feature until we run out of history.