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-1947-
July 17, 1947"Weitzen-Breitbard
Betrothal Told," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs.
Morris Breitbard of 3219 33rd Street are announcing the engagement of their
daughter, Erlene Joyce, to Joseph Weitzen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weitzen,
Sr.of 4062 Hillandale Road. Joyce is a recent graduate of Herbert Hoover High
School, while Joseph is attending San Diego State College where he is a junior.
He is taking a pre-medical course there. The couple will be married some
time next June.
-1949-
July 1949"Jolly
Sixteen," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 2: Thirty five years
ago {1914}, a group of 16 energetic women gathered in a private home, and
organized the Jolly 16. Their main object for organizing was to render
assistance toward every worthy cause. It would take pages and pages to enumerate
all of the good deeds that have been accomplished by this small group. They have
never turned down any request for assistance either materially or financially,
and although the membership has changed a great deal during this long span of
years, more than half of our members have been part of this group for over 20
years. Three of our charter members are living in Los Angeles. They are Mrs.
Miriam Rubin, Mrs. Tillie Rittoff and Mrs. Helen Selditz. This group has
always worked with our own Jewish Welfare organization and supplemented the
necessities which were not allowed our families by the Community Chest. We
have furnished layettes and trousseaus where needed. For many years after War I,
we supported a German War Orphan until she was grow. We have also had a
scholarship fund, and used it upon a special occasion for a young man who was
brought to our attention by the principal of the San Diego High School. We also
furnished transportation and lunches to handicapped children at various
times. We have furnished extra supplies for Passover and the High Holidays
to families in need. We have supplied extra nursing care in cases where special
nurses were required, and htere3 was no one else to furnish them. We have
sent annual donations to Rest Haven, Crippled Children's Home, Red Cross, Cancer
Fund, Visiting Nurses and to the various Tuberculosis institutions. We were the
original sponsors of our own San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged and most of our
members are among the original $500,00 donors. It was the contributions of the
first 50 donors, which enabled the purchase of the Home. Our present officers
are: Mrs. Al Neumann, President; Mrs. Sol Chenkin, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Harry
Klaskin, Secy; Mrs. Carl Esenoff, Treasurer; Mrs. Paul Nestor, Corres. Secy;
Mrs. Robert Gordon, Social Secy. Our other members are Mrs. Milo Berenson, Mrs.
Morris Breitbard, Mrs. Ted Brenner, MRs. Lester Cooper, Mrs. Mary Kantor,
Mrs. George Neumann, Mrs. H. Lipinsky, Mrs. Harris Rubel, Mrs. Lou Steinman,
Mrs. Arthur Glickman, and Mrs. Paul Nestor.
October 1949"Jolly 16 Celebrates 35 Years of Service," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: Rose Neumann, president of the Jolly Sixteen, is proud to announce that on November 6th, the organization will celebrate their 35th anniversary with a banquet and dance at the El Cortez Hotel. Mary Kantor and Rose Gordon are co-chairman in charge of the evening's activities and have planned many surprises. Ida Nasatir, known and beloved by the community, will act as Historian and Toastmistress for the celebration. Each lady present will receive a beautiful gift as a memento of the occasion. The Jolly Sixteen was formed in 1914, with the sole purpose of lending a helping hand where needed. It has never deviated from this path and thirty-five years of organized activity has only whetted the will of this group to rise to the needs of the Community. Their achievements are many and their activities include assistance to scholars, support of orphans, active participation in organizations such as the United Jewish Fund, Red Cross, Community Chest, U.S.O., Braille Club, Hebrew Home for the Aged, Jewish Welfare Society, Infantile Paralysis, Cancer Fund, Visting Nurses and other worthy organizations. Jolly Sixteen is comprised of Rose Neumann, Preident; Eva Chenkin, Vkice President; Julia Klaskin, Secretary; Bernice Esenoff, Treasurer; Frieda Nestor, Social Secretary. Other Jolly Sixteeners include Lucille Rubel, Sadie Berenson, Bess Breitbard, Ida Lipinsky, Mary Kantor, Rose Gordon, Julia Steinman, Julia Neeumann, Glicka Brenner, Rose Glickman, Sylvia Cooper and Julia Kaufman. For information regarding invitations to the Anniversary celebration contact Sadie Berenson, Jackson 0386, or any of the Jolly Sixteen members.
November 14, 1949"Personals,"
Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Breitbard were
among the visitors to the Men's Annual Convention of District Number 4, Grand
Lodge, B'nai B'rith, which was held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada.
November 18, 19491) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... I Was Told! ... Mrs. Morris Breitbard is quite an
apt pupil. She is a marvelous dancer...
2) "35th Anniversary Observed by Jolly 16," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: Autumn colors and candlelight set the mood for the
Jolly Sixteen 35th Anniversary Dinner Dance held at the El Cortez Hotel on
Sunday evening, Nov. 6th. One hundred and ninety-five people entered the
Don Room to dine on sumptuous fare and dance to the music of Jay Eslick.
Beautifully gowned women and their handsome escorts were greeted by members of
the Jolly Sixteen. Each woman received a lovely gift. Tables were set banquet
style and beautifully decorated by Hancock Florists in Autumn colored
Chrysanthemums, Silver candelabra with lighted tapers, graced the tables as
diner was served by candlelight. Rabbi Morton Cohn of Temple Beth Israel
gave the invocation. Ida Nasatir was toastmistress and in her own inimitable
style gave the history of the Jolly Sixteen. An impressive candlelighting
ceremony was enacted by Bess Breitbard, Julia Neumann, Freda Nestor, Ida
Lipinsky and Rose Neumann. Each represented 20 to30 years of individual service
to the Jolly Sixteen. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a
check for $1500 to the Hebrew Home for the aged. This sum represented the
proceeds from the sale of Jolly Sixteen cook Books, consisting of recipes
received from women in the community and compiled and edited by Mary Kantor, as
a means for the Jolly Sixteen to raise funds for the Hebrew Home. Sam Addleson,
Pres. of the Hebrew Home, accepted the gift on behalf of all guests and members
of that organization. Rabbi Monroe Levens of Tifereth Israel Synagogue gave the
closing prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Blakey, and group, gave an exhibition of square
dancing. Rose Neumann President, Mary Kantor, Rose Gordon, Co-Chairmen and
members of the Jolly Sixteen express their gratitude to all who made this 35th
Anniversary Dinner Dance a success through their efforts and patronage.
-1950-
January 27, 19501)
"The Cradle," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: A seven pound,
four ounce boy, David Allen, has joined the household of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Bard
of 2830 Felton Street. David was born January 10th in the Mercy Hospital. Proud
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Breitbard, joined the baby's paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Becky Bard in welcoming David. Rabbi Gardner, Mohel from Los
Angeles, performed the Briss on January 18th.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ... Did you know? ... Mrs. Morris Breitbard is a lovely lady and what a
sport....
March 28, 1950"Tifereth Israel News," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: ...Sisterhood Passover Institute and Seder--Mrs. Abe Ratner will
sponsor a Passover Institute and Model Seder for the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
on Thursday night, March 30th. Following the regular business meeting, the women
will assemble in the Vestry Room for a practical demonstration of the Passover
Seder. Ceremonial foods and wine will be provided. Participating in the Seder
are: Blessing the Candles, Mrs. Ida Pearl; Kiddush, Mrs. Ruth Douglas; The
Narration Begins, Mrs. Lucille Weisel; Four Questions (Hebrew) Mrs. Rose
Neumann; Four Questions (English), Mrs. Kathrine Fleischner; The Answer From
History, Mrs. Esther Addleson; Four Sons, Mmes. Jean Spatz, Jean Camiel, Freda
Ruden, Trudie Haber; Three Symbols, Mmes Bess Breitbard, Dorothy Bokrass,
Frances Moss; Message of the Night, Mrs. Sam Druskin; Responsive Reading, Mrs.
Libby Teacher; Responsive Reading, Mrs. Sara Shelley. Musical selections will be
offered by Mr. Norman Holzman. Rabbi Levens will conduct the service...
May 26, 1950"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Breitbard left San Diego on May 22nd for an extended trip
to the East. While there they will visit friends and relatives in New York,
Maine and Chicago.
June 9, 1950"Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: At the Fifth Annual May Donor Luncheon of the Women's
Auxiliary the following officers were installed by Ida Nasatir: Mrs. Wm. Moss,
Pres; Mrs. Morris Feldman, 1st Vice Pres; Mrs. Sarah Shelley, 2nd Vice Pres.;
Mrs. Max Rabinowitz, Treas.; Mrs. Moe Hershey, Recording Sec'y; Mrs. Abe
Forster; Corresponding Sec'y; Mrs. Paul Cudney, Auditor; Mrs. Zel Greenberg,
Parliamentarian.The motif of the installation was a large wishing well, into
which the members dropped coins, as wishes were made by the narrator, Ida
Nasatir. Elected to the Board for 1950-1951 were the following members: Mesdames
Milo Berenson, Edward Binder, Morris Breitbard, Arthur Glickman, Jose.
Goldhammer, Ben Levenson, Paul Nestor, Geo. Neuman, Harry Rosenthal, Nathan
Rubin, Abe Sackheim, Abe Sklar, Sam Sklar, Jeennie Siner, Henry Witte.
Mrs. Al Neumann is an honorary life member and Mrs. Saul Chenkin is an honorary
director. The three religious leaders in our community participated in the
ceremonies. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn gave the Invocation, Rabbi Monroe Levens spoke
on "Reflections of the Home and Its Bearing on the Community," and
Rabbi Baruch Stern gave the Benediction...
July 21, 1950"The Cradle," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: There is now a foursome in the household of Joyce and Joseph Weitzen with the
addition of 8 pound, 11 1/2 ounce, Barbara Jo, who joins her sister, Judy Lynn,
18 months. Barbara Jo was born at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, July 8th.
Glad to welcome her into the family are her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Morris Breitbard and her paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weitzen.
November 17, 1950"S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6:Women's Auxiliary ... The regular November Board
meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Morris Breitbard, on Tuesday, Nov.
28th. Mrs. Morris Feldman will preside.,,
December 1, 19501) "Hebrew Home Auxiliary To
Present Playlet," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: At their
Membership Tea, the Women's Auxiliary of the S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged will
present an original playlet, written and directed by Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman,
entitled "A Grand Life for Grandma." Sara Shelley, Program Director,
chose the following capable cast: Mesdames I. Rottman, Morris Breitbard, Zel
Green Greenberg, Henry Witte, Abe Sackheim, Paul Cudney, Max Gardner and Bess
Schissell. The Tea will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from two to four at the
home of Mrs. Abe Sackheim, 2378 Presidio Dr. Mrs. Sackheim is giving the Tea in
honor of her husband's birthday and her newly arrived grandson. Mrs. Harry
Rosenthal is Membership Chairman. All the guests at the Home for the Aged have
been invited to this happy occasion.
2) "The Cradle," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: It's
a girl for the Robert Breitbards, who welcomed 6 pound 10 ounce Denise Clare
into their home. Denise, who joins her 2 1/2 year old sister, Gayle, was born on
November 14 at the Mercy Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Morris
Breitbard of San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Hamburger of New York City.
-1951-
January 5, 1951"Armed
Services Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: ... For the
regular Sunday night dance held on December 25th, members of Tifereth Israel
Sisterhood with Mrs. Earl Brodie as chairman provided the treat which consisted
of home-made cake and cookies supplied by Mrs. Morris Breitbard, Mrs. Sidney
Newman and Mrs. Paul Nestor...
January 19, 1951"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Friends of Mrs. Frances Berenson will be glad to know that she is convalescing at home after her recent illness. She wishes to take this opportunity to thank her many friends for their kind good wishes and remembrances. Other convalescents are Joseph Richlin and Bess Breitbard.
February 2, 1951"The Cradle,"
Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Breitbard are
celebrating the birth of their 12th grandchild, Neil David, newly born son of
Mr. and MRs. Al Breitbard. Six pound, 7 ounce Neil was born Jan. 20 in Mercy
Hospital. He joins his brother, Allan, who is three, in the Breitbard
household. Other proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hoenigsberg of
St. Louis, Mo.
March 2, 1951"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Watching their son, Edward, become installed as President of the
Southern California B'nai B'rith Council in Los Angels brought about a double
celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Morris Breitbard who recently celebrated their 42nd
Wedding Anniversary. Following their visit to Los Angeles the Breitbards
traveled to Las Vegas.
April 13, 1951"Jolly Sixteen," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: Mr. and Mrs. George Neumann were hosts to the Jolly Sixteen on April 1 when they entertained the members and their husbands at a dinner party in the El Cortez Hotel. Mrs. Phil Kantor urges everyone to send in recipes for the new addition of the J-16 Cookbook. Stamped and addressed cards can be secured from any member. Get yours today. The next regular meeting will be held April 26 at the home of Mrs. Breitbard.
August 3, 1951"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Bess Breitbard wishes to thank all her dear friends for being so thoughtful and keeping up her morale during her illness.
October 12, 19511)
"Community
Mourns The passing of Bess Breitbard," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Bessie, beloved wife of Morris Breitbard, passed away on September 28th.
Surviving are her sons Edward, William, Robert and Elford; daughters Mrs. A.J.
Bard and Mrs. Jos. Weitzen; sisters Mrs. Harris Lipinsky and Mrs. Jack Zlotoff,
and 12 grandchildren. Services were held at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, with
Rabbi Monroe Levens officiating. Entombment in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs.
Breitbard, a resident of San Diego for 33 years, was well known and loved in the
community for her tireless philanthropic work. Her passing will leave a
gap in the many organizations with which she was affiliated but her memory will
serve as an inspiration for service to humanity.
2) "S.D. Hebrew Home For the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: ... In memory of Bess Breitbard, Charter-Member, who recently passed away,
the auxiliary has created the Bess Breitbard Memorial Fund. Contributions will
go toward the building fund of he Home...
2005-
October 31, 2005Visit to
crypt of Bessie Breitbard, Sholom Mausoleum, Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego: