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Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
By Janet & Susan Solof
Thanksgiving is a favorite with vacation and holiday fun.
We have delicious dinners and give thanks for what’s been done.
Sharlene Stone says sixteen is exciting,
A birthday with an atmosphere that is inviting.
This all happened to Sharlene when she was surprised at a lovely brunch with all her friends on her sixteenth birthday. It was given at the San Diego Club. Wonderful isn’t it. Best wishes.
Rolling and twirling on their roller skates,
Were four girls and four boys which equals eight.
Marcia Ruskin’s birthday did they celebrate.
And all the kids all reported the party was really great.
Happy birthday.
Gail Kahn admitted being 16 is really great,
And had a party that really did rate.
The music and dancing were such fun,
A good time was had by forty-one.
Thirty young ladies will get together for luncheon at Valle’s on Friday, November 27, to help Brenda Heiman celebrate her 16th birthday.
Beth Jacob Youth League predicts a swell time at their Harvest Hop Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. There will be dancing, games, raffles, and refreshments. Boys wear Levi’s and girls wear Peasant Skirts. Be on the Lookout for a “Candlelight Ball” on December 12.
If its news you want—please do call.
A Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
–W-5-0679.
Pi Alpha Lambda Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
By Reitha Stokes
Pi Alpha Lambda, the first Jewish sorority on S.D. State College Campus, held their installation at Tops Restaurant on Nov. 22nd. The officers are Norma Simmons, Pres.; Iris Leeds, V.P.; Ethel Schwartz, Sec.; Barbara Shames, Treas.; Edi Press and Carol Simmons, Historians; and Bunny Goodman, Parliamentarian. The members, their dates and parents attended.
A Thanksgiving Dinner is being held for the members, Friday, Nov. 27, at the unofficial sorority house of PAL, 6191 Montezuma Rd.
Birdie Stodel B.B.’s
Plan Active Month Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
S.D. Birdie Stodel Chapter who are hostesses at the U.S.O. Dances every first Wednesday at Temple Center, are planning a Chanukah Party, with traditional Chanukah foods, such as potato pancakes, apple sauce, sour cream, cake and coffee to be furnished by the Chapter Wednesday, Dec. 2nd.
Be sure to mark Thursday, Dec. 10th, on your calendar of “must attends.” Mrs. Jerry Aronoff, coordinator of Membership of B’nai B’rith Women’s Grand Lodge and her very capable committee, are working on a very gala membership affair being held at Cotton Patch with a wonderful Smorgasbord Luncheon, and all members are urged to attend.
New members, joining the chapter up to December 10th will be guests of the S.D. Birdie Stodel Chapter that day at no charge for the luncheon.
Another must on your calendar of events for your chapter is Monday, Dec. 14th, 12 noon, Luncheon at Temple Center. Program Chairman, Mrs. Mel Steffel advises that a very entertaining and interesting afternoon is being planned. There will be membership participation in a Millinery Show; hats featured indicating the sort of business or work your husband does. Along with that there is being planned a very unusual comedy skit, so come prepared to either participate or join in the fun.
Y.J.C.C. Plan New Year’s
Dinner Dance Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
The Young Jewish Couples Club will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance at the Park Manor Hotel. An All inclusive program has been arranged to insure a delightful and satisfying evening and will include in addition to a delicious dinner, drinks, dancing, favors, and entertainment. The cost per couple will be $15.00. For table and other reservations, please call the following: Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Alpert, H-9-3998; Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Alter, R-1981; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Garber, W-5-2780.
Zoo Head Toasted Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
The public is being invited to the testimonial dinner being given to Belle Benchley, retiring director of the San Diego Zoo, on December 10th, at the Balboa Park Club. Tickets for the dinner may be obtained at any bank; time 6:30 pm; price $3.50.
Miss Benchley began her association with the zoo in 1925 as a bookkeeper, then executive secretary and manager and finally as director. Sir Edward Hallstrom of Australia will be among the distinguished guests attending the dinner.
Letter to the Editor Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 2
Gentlemen:
We are now in the process of converting one of our spacious rooms into a miniature but we hope adequate Jewish Library and Reading Room. It will be the only one of its kind in Korea and all the Far East Command for that matter. It will serve an estimated 800 to 1000 Jewish personnel in the immediate vicinity, plus practically every other Jewish GI in Korea who must pass through here upon entering or leaving the country.
We are writing to you now in the hope that you will be able to lend assistance to this venture, which we consider to be of high moral and morale value. Specifically, then, if you could, we would appreciate your placing us on the regular mailing list for your publication.
Yours very sincerely,
Nathan Estersohn
Chaplain (1st Lt.) USA
Editor’s Note—It will be a pleasure!!
B.B. Hi-Jinks Sunday Night November 29th Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 3
Charlie Cannon longtime Starlight Opera favorite, will act as Master of Ceremonies, Sunday night, November 29th at the Lasker Lodge Hi-Jinks. Also appearing Sunday at the Temple Center will be Sam Hinton, nationally famous folk singer and recording artist. Several stars from the Starlight Opera are scheduled to perform including Enid Clement of “Call Me Madam” fame and the popular romantic duet, Leslie Cozzens and Maribel Millard. Rounding out the musical side of the program will be the State College Verse Choir under the skilled direction of E. Kingsley Povenmire. Le Stern, local gymnast and weight lifter will demonstrate his prowess in that field.
The entire program is sponsored by Lasker Lodge of B’nai B’rith as an additional inducement to aid in the sale of tickets for the Southern California B’nai B’rith Projects. This is the only fund raising event of the year. Dick Berman, chairman, announced that the program will start at 8:30 p.m. sharp and that refreshments will be served after the show.
Cradle Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mintz announce the birth of their third child, a son, David Howard, born November 10 in Long Beach.
Mrs. Mintz is the former Clairden Spatz. 2 year, 9 month old Marsha Kay, and 15 month old Gary Arron, were glad to welcome their new brother to the nursery.
The lucky grandparents, all San Diegans, are Mr. and Mrs. William Mintz, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spatz.
There will be pinafores next to the pants on the Stein washline. Victoria Goldie was born on November 16th at 11:30 p.m. in Quintard Hospital. She weighed 6½ pounds. On hand to greet their sister were brothers Freddy and Gordon.
Sharing Blanche and Sig’s happiness are paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. Tarr of San Diego. Victor Tarlin, maternal grandfather is planning a visit to San Diego from Boston.
Personals Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lemon returned home November 12 from a four week trip that took them to Canada, New York, Washington, Chicago, and Tucson. While in Montreal, they attended a Hotel Mans Convention.
To celebrate their son, Stanley’s release from the service, Bertha and Dave Friedman flew to Tulsa, Okla. to meet him. All three motored back to San Diego. Stanley is getting settled in civilian life and is anxious to see all his friends.
Edythe and Abbott Segal marked their 39th wedding anniversary on November 19. A small family dinner was held at their home. Edythe says it’s her birthday too and believe it or not, like Jack Benny, she admits to 39.
Jack and Sadie Rosenblum are spending the Thanksgiving holidays with their daughter and son-in-law Ruth and Edward Propper, and granddaughters Kathy and Nina, in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Mrs. Bob Gordon was hostess at the Jolly 16 luncheon-meeting, held at Howard’s in El Cajon on November 17th. Reports on the Cook Book showed that they are going fast.
At a gathering of friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Karpman on November 7th, it was decided that a monthly social with pot-luck dinner would be held. An annual donation will be given to the City of Hope by the group consisting of Messrs. and Mesdames L. Goldsmith, F. Karpman, J. Medak, H. Naumoff, W. Parker, W. Ratner, A. Rossman, A. Shulkind, M. Slayen and R. Stevens.
Sonia Weitzman is putting her talents to good use these days. She recently represented the Cottage of Israel in the House of Hospitality for the Annual Fiesta of the House of Pacific Relations by singing a group of Hebrew songs. She was accompanied by Cantor Cysner. She also has played musical selections on the piano for the Army and Navy YNCA.
Home for the Thanksgiving holidays for some good home cooking are Gary Breitbard from Cal. Tech. and Bob Cherney and Paul Kaufman from U. of C.
The first in a series of “Neighborhood” Teas was held in the new home of Mrs. Jos. Schwartz, membership chairman of the Beth Israel Sisterhood. Mrs. Sol Brown, co-chairman, and members of the Sisterhood Board were hostesses to welcome new members.
Mrs. Niel Himmel entertained the family at luncheon at the Cotton Patch on Nov. 19 in honor of her niece, Mrs. Bernard Lipinsky’s recent marriage. Among the guests were Mrs. I. Fagelson, mother of the bride; Mrs. Ida Lipinsky, the groom’s mother; and Mesdames D. Fagelson, A. Esenoff, Carl Esenoff, Viola Zlotoff, and Lester Himmel.
Friends of the Jack Lobensteins and the Nussan Horowitz’are watching with anticipation the busy goings-on at 4062 Voltaire Ave., for it is there that Jack and Nussan plan to open their big supermarket.
Segal-Weitzman
Betrothal Announced
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Weitzman of San Diego announce the engagement of their daughter, Esther, to Andrew Segal, son of Mrs. Helen Segal of New York City.
Miss Weitzman is a graduate of U.C.L.A. and is presently teaching at the Santee School. She is a member of SAI professional music fraternity for women. Mr. Segal is a graduate of the City College of N.Y. and is employed as an engineer at Convair. He is a member of the Pi Tau Sïgma, engineering fraternity.
All friends are invited to attend the Kiddush services in their honor to be held Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 10 a.m., at the Beth Jacob Synagogue.
Council of Jewish Women Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
The National Council of Jewish Women will hold a Chanukah Card Party at their next regular meeting, at Temple Center, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 12 noon.
Entertainment will feature Cantor Cysner, who will sing holiday, Israeli and folk songs. Assisting program chairman, Mrs. Irving Alexander, will be Mesdames E. Morris Sims, Milton Effron, Morton Kantor and Marvin Jacobs, all new members. Luncheon co-chairmen are Mrs. Alfred Breslauer and Mrs. Harry Blumberg; Decoration chairman is Mrs. Fred Bobroff.
A new program is now being formulated to entertain children at the County Hospital.
65 new members have joined Council this season—an all record high—it was reported by Mrs. J. A. Kwint, Membership Chairman.
Classified Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
Rummage—Pioneer Women, Shoshana Group Rummage Sale. Proceeds to Israel. Call H-4-0858 or W-4587 for pick-up. Clear your closets, or old stock in stores. Anything welcome.
Baby Sitting—Widow with 8 years exper. In State Nursery will baby sit in her home, Sat., Sun., and week day eves. Call eves. W-8-1059.
Wanted By Man, 38—One room modern apt., close in. Will consider sharing larger apt. Phone F-1221, ext. 531 6 to 7 p.m.
Calendar Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
November
28th—B.J.Y. “Harvest Hop”—8:30 p.m.
29th—Lasker Lodge Hi-Jinks—Temple Center
December
5th—Pioneer Women Chanuko Dance
6th—Beth Jacob Holy Ark Dedication—3 p.m.
6th—Home for the Aged Chanukah Party—2-4 p.m.
9th—J.C.C. Forum—Michael Loring.
10th—Birdie Stodel B.B. Membership Luncheon—Cotton Patch.
10th—Ward Party—All B.B. Lodges.
12th—B.J.Y. Candlelight Ball.
13th—U.J.F. Annual Meeting—San Diego Hotel—6:30 p.m.
Chanuko Square Dance
Set By Pioneer Women Southwestern Jewish Press November 27, 1953 Page 4
Members of the Shoshana Group, Pioneer Women, and their friends are all looking forward to Saturday night, December 5. On that evening, their first big event of the year, a gay Chanukah-Square Dance, will take place. Members are planning an outstanding evening including dancing to the calling of one of the dity’s most popular square dance directors.
You don’t have to know how to dance to have a good time at this unusual event. After a few instructions from our experienced leaders you will have the time of your life. Don’t forget the date Saturday, December 5, 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd. Come and bring your friends; the donation is only 50 cents and all service men are admitted free. Refreshments will bre available.
For tickets or further information call the chairman for the affair, Edith Gates, H-4-0858.
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