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-1947-
March 13, 1947—1) "Eli Levenson New President of San Diego Fund," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1 —Eli Levenson, prominent San Diego attorney and World
War II veteran, was elected president of the San Diego United Jewish Fund at the
last regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Since his return from the
service, Mr. Levenson has actively participated in a number of community
activities. He is the retiring president of the Lasker Lodge B'nai Brith and the
chairman of the recently organized Community Relations advisory Committee of San
Diego. Also elected to office at the
meeting was Murray D. Goodrich, first vice president; Victor Schulman,
second vice president, and Morrie Douglas, third vice president. Harry
Bennett and Irving E. Friedman were re-elected treasurer and secretary,
respectively. Members of the Executive Committee elected at the last meeting
were Nathan F. Baranov, retiring president and elected as honorary life
president; Louis Steinman, Jack Gross, Max Rabinowitz, Irvin Kahn, Henry
Weinberger and Nathan Schiller. The United Jewish Fund will embark on
March 26 on its unprecedented campaign for $350,000 for 35 local, national and
overseas agencies, first amongst which is the United Jewish Appeal. Dr. Joseph
J. Schwartz, European director for the Joint Distribution Committee, who has
just returned from Europe, will open the campaign.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ...Sam Sklar, Harry Sugarman, Sam Rassin, Fred Aminoff and Murray Goodrich
are all fight fans and can be seen every Friday night at the Coliseum. Murray,
in his younger days, did some fancy boxing and was highly regarded in the manly
art of fisticuffs. I would like to know why he always prefers the white
corner...
3) "Group Sponsors Amateur Boxing," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: Youth from all walks of life will have an opportunity to participate in
amateur boxing, as a result of the formation of the San Diego Amateur Boxing
Association this week. Fostered by Lou Mogy, Murray Goodrich, Max Rabinowitz,
Irving Kahn and Stirling Burnett, the non-profit, non-sectarian organization
will be patterned after the Big Brother League in other cities. Profits from
boxing will be channeled into complete athletic programs for boys throughout the
city...The new organization will be steered by a board of trustees composed of
representatives of city government, business and professional men, newspapermen
and religious leaders. Trustees headed by Honorable Harley E. Knox, Mayor of San
Diego, are: Clifford E. Peterson, chief of policy; George Courser, assistant
fire chief; Rev. Alec G. Nichols, Asbury Methodist Church; Rabbi Morton J.
Cohn, Temple Beth Israel; Father Wm. J. McDermott, St. Augustine School; S.M.
Sullivan, general passenger agent, Santa Fe Railway Co.; Tom Gwynne, Journal
sports editor; George Herrick, Tribune-Sun sports editor; Ken Bojens, Union
sports editor; Irving Kahn, Stirling Burnett, Max Rabinowitz, Murray Goodrich
and Lou Mogy.
April 10, 1947—1) "U.J.F. Workers
Stepping Up Pace—To Reach Early Goal," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: With the Passover holidays celebrating the release of Jews from bondage,
drawing to a close, the United Jewish Fund will intensify its campaign to raise
$350,000 to provide food, shelter, medical aid and clothing for the Jews of
Europe. Max Rabinowitz and Louis Steinman, chairmen of the campaign,
announced that $000000 {Yes, that misprint appeared in the paper} had
been raised by the Jews of San Diego which is more money than raised by the
entire 1946 campaign. Eli Levenson, president of the United Jewish Fund,
and Nathan Baranov, honorary chairman of the 1947 campaign, urged an all out
effort to arouse the local community to the widest support of the United Jewish
Fund drive for $350,000 of which approximately $300,000 will go to the United
Jewish Appeal consisting of the Joint Distribution Committee, the United
Palestine Appeal and the United Service for New Americans. The balance will be
used for local and national needs. Workers in the Trades and Industries
Division, Women's Division and the Young People's Division will be out calling
on all prospects for their contribution. The Young People's Division led by
Renee Perlmutter and Sallie Stone are showing the way, having raised $4335.00,
$835.00 over their quota. Trades and Industries have pledges amounting to
$121,342.53, while the Women's Division, with Julia Neumann and Bernice Soule at
its head, have total pledges of $18,587.50. "Coverage," the most
important word in the campaign, will come to life when the 2100 volunteer
workers of the United Jewish Fund go out in full force to reach their
prospects. {The following list appears in agate type}: Ben Feinberg,
Morrie Douglas, Edward Breitbard, Dan Loewenthal, Phil Goldman, Marshall Naiman,
Nathan Baranov, Harry Bennett, David Block, Abe Bronstone, Larry Cantor, Elliott
Cushman, Jack Dembo, I.L Domnitz, Carl Esenoff, Irving Friedman, Elmer Glaser,
Sander Goldberger, Everett Goldman, Murray D. Goodrich; Ben Hoffman; Dr. F. G.
Hollander, Ralph Hosenpud, Irvin Kahn, Harry Kraskin, Eli Levenson, Paul Lott,
Myron Lustig, Louis Moorsteen, Its Penter, Philip Peskin, Sol Price, Nathan
Schiller, Victor Schulman, Sam Supnik, Abe Snyder, Dr. Robert Stone, David
Stotsky, Henry Weinberger, Lew M. Weiss, Leo Zwiebel, are calling on business
men throughout the city. The outstanding women workers, announced by
Julia Neumann and Bernice Soule are:(in agate type): Helen Baranov,
Frances Berenson, Sadie Berenson, Jennie Burnett, Retha Burnett, Eve Chenkin,
Sally Cohn, Lee Douglas, Bernice Esenoff, Morris Feldman, Sara Goodrich, Rose
Gordon, (Mrs) Jack Gross; Jennie Kochberg, Sylvia Haffner, Elinor Kitaen, Jack
Kornbluth, Edith Levenson, Esther Moorsteen, Angeline Landau, Pauline Rubel,
Rose Neuman, Jeannette Niederman, Betty Penter, Molly Rabinowitz, Ann Ratner,
Clara Resnick, Esther Schwartz, Bess Snyder, Ray Solomon, Julia Steinman, M.
Stern, Rose Weinberger, Elizabeth Reisman, Goldie Schusterman, E. Belenzon,
Bessie Siegel, Bessie Umansky, F. Marx, Jennie Siner, Lavena Koming, Florence
Lebowitz. The workers in the Young People's Division which has already
surpassed their goal, are (in agate type): Estelle Addleson, Stanford H.
Brust, Edith Epstein, Roy M. Fagelson, Eva Garber, Yvonne Gerson, Merle Goldman,
Sylvia Horowitz, Gene Janoff, Bernard Lansky, Yale Naliboff, Esther Pearl, Gerry
Platt, Julius H. Raleigh, Rose Rimland, Helen Rosenberg, Ruth Rosenberg, Mitzi
Schiller, Ben Siegel, Sallie Stone, Gertrude Thaler, Joe Wertheim, Ned J. Wise.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ... I Never Knew... Murray D. Goodrich played football for Commerce High
School of New York City... Thanks, Max Rabinowitz, Irwin Kahn, Murry (sic,
Murray) D. Goodrich and Sterling Burnett for your splendid co-operation in
helping to put over a project which is getting community wide support.
{Amateur boxing, per March 13 item 3}
April 24, 1947—"Guardians Announce Plans for Dinner
Dance," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The Guardians
announce that plans are complete for their "special event," a dinner
dance, which they will give on Tuesday, May 27th, at Top's Restaurant on Pacific
Highway. This affair, which falls on the fourth Tuesday, the regular meeting
time for the Guardians will be an outstanding party. Murray Goodrich, Sol
Price, Leon Heiman and Lou MOgy, comprise the committee which are securing
entertainment and a good orchestra for the evening. Reservations are being taken
now for this gala event by any of the committee as well as any Guardian member.
Murray Goodrich is president of this organization.
-1949-
April 1949— 1) Lou Mogy, "Sport Around
Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The winning softball
team will receive the Rabbi Moise Bergman Memorial trophy. This perpetual trophy
was won by the Samuel I. Fox B'nai B'rith team last year. Murray D.
Goodrich again will donate the Outstanding Player Tropy. I will give the
Outstanding Sportsman trophy. There will be individual trophies for each member
of the championship team...At a luncheon held recently honoring Lou Moorsteen,
before Lou and Esther left for Israel, the following gentlemen were among those
present. Leo Greenbaum, Irving Schulman, Murray Goodrich, Julius Brown,
Eddie Bland, George Numann, Abe Sklar, Eli Levenson, Ben Rubin, Ben Harris, Dr.
Ritoff, Lew Solomon, Vic Schulman, Lou Weiss, Al Sutherland and Tony Procopio.
Try to get Lou Weiss to tell the joke he told at this gathering. Ask Leo
Greenbaum for the one about the "lady in the ocean." Murray
Goodrich was splendid as the M.C...
2) "United Jewish Fund Campaign for $309,000 to Open This
Week," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: Saul Chenkin and Louis
Steinman, outstanding members of the San Diego Jewish community, will lead the
1949 combined United Jewish Appeal for $309,000, according to an announcement by
the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund released by Eli H. Levinson.
President Chenkin and Steinman are planning an all out campaign with complete
coverage of every Jewish person in the community and the outlying districts in
the county. Plan of organization includes a gifts divisions, various trades and
professions division, the women's organization, young people's division and a
Christian campaign. The women's division will be headed by two of the
outstanding women in the community, Mrs. Nathaniel Ratner, serving as chairman,
and Mrs. Gabriel Berg, President of Hadassah, as co-chairman. A series of
luncheons are being planned under the direction of the women's division campaign
advisory committee of Mrs. Saul Chenkin, last year's chairman, now a member oft
he Board of Directors of the National Women's Division, United Appeal, Mrs.
Selma Getz, Mrs. Louis Steinman, and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir—1948's cochairmen. Saul Chenkin has appointed the following leaders in the
campaign to date. To head the men's division set up, Murray Goodrich, Max
Rabinowitz, Morris Douglas and Al Krasnow, co-chairmen. Lawrence Cantor of
Cantor Brothers will again lead the auto accessories. Building trades will be
led by Milo Berenson, Sid Goldhammer and John Ruskin; Clothing by Its Penter,
Sam Rassin and Milton Roberts; furniture by Victor Schulman and Ben Harris;
groceries by Seymour Rabin; jewelry by Nathan Baranov and Sam Druskin; liquor by
Harry Farb, Morris Feldman and Maurice Harris; professional by Carl
Esenoff, Sol Price, Lew
Weiss, Richard Levi and Dr. Robert Stone; locker club, tailors, cleaners by Abe
Sklar, Eddie Kitaen and Ben Feinberg; surplus and salvage by Ed Bland. Other
appointments will be made in the near future. "1949 is a Year of
Opportunity" in which we (will) be able to empty the DP Camps. It is a year
of Exodus, according to the campaign co-chairmen, Saul Chenkin and Louis
Steinman who made a joint statement in which they clarified the dollar and cents
aspect of the mammoth job to be done. They pointed out that the irreducible
minimum goal of the United Jewish Appeal for 1949 is $250,000,000. San Diego
accepted a goal of $309,000 of which at least 75 percent will be used for the
United Jewish Appeal and its three constituent agencies. The remainder will be
allocated to the other 35 local, national and international organizations
supported by the United Jewish Fund. "This year the remaining 125,000 Jews
must be moved out of the DP Camps. Jews scattered through Rumania, Hungary,
Poland, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia and Bulgaria must receive cash and food,
relief and immigration where possible. One million Jews in North Africa and
Moslem countries are existing under the most degrading conditions imaginable and
must receive aid through the Joint Distribution Committee. In Israel
housing must be provided for 250,000 people who are expected in 1949. In
the United States, the United Service for New Americans must be prepared to
receive upwards of 25,000 Jewish refugees expected to immigrate here," the
chairman emphasized. United Jewish Fund headquarters are in Suite 301, 333
Plaza, San Diego.
May 1949—Red Borscht (pseudonym), "Nu," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5:...It was at a recent Guardian meeting—the speaker Al
Schuss (very capable baseball announcer) had finished a 11 minute survey of the
Padres' potentialities—there followed the usual rib tickling (?) remarks from
the far table....Goodrich, Sol Price, J. Brow, etc. Schuss, in answer to one of
the questions, remarked simply..."Well you don't think Bill Starr would
exaggerate, do you?" To a man in the audience there followed a bellowing
chorus of "Oh, No?"
June 1949—1) "Shevous Services Feature Confirmations," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Confirmation exercises were held for fifteen
local young men and women who had prepared themselves for the ancient Jewish
ritual in ceremonies at the Tifereth Israel Congregation and Temple Beth Israel
Friday night, June 3. Both Congregations were crowded for the events which
were followed by lovely receptions prepared by the parents of the classes. Each
graduate received prayer books, bibles and certificates from their
congregations. At the Temple the gifts were presented by Nat Schiller, Mrs. M.D.
Goodrich and Murray Goodrich, while at the Synagogue presentations were made by
Isadore Jacobson, Mrs. Sidney Newmann and Alex J. Newman.
2) "Lou Mogy," Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 5: ...Did You Know... Irwin Schulman, Dave Schissel, Murray
Goodrich, Irwin Kahn, Dave Stotsky and George Neumann always check in at the E
Street Grill on Saturdays around noon. I wonder why!
July 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... I Was Told: Betty Penter's party was very
lovely last week. Its Penter had to classify the Gin rummy players in three
categories—pigeons, mediocre and masters. The masters were Harry Snyder, Al De
Sure, Archie Schoenkopf and Murray Goodrich...
August 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: ...As you all know, the winning team of the Jewish
Softball League will be presented the Rabbi Bergman Memorial Trophy. Samuel I.
Fox B.B. Lodge team successfully defended their championship. They beat the
challenge of the Alpha Phi Pi team and finally after a very hard fought game won
by the score of 9 to 8. Dave Anfanger hit a home run to win the ball game.
The M.D. Goodrich Outstanding Player Trophy will be presented. The Outstanding
Sportsman Trophy will be presented...
September 1949 —1) "L'shana Tovah Tiktavu," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... New Year Greetings; Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich and
Rochelle
2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Mr. and Mrs.
M.D. Goodrich of 2215 Juan Street recently had as their houseguest her niece
Miss Ramelle Ferer of Omaha, Nebraska. Miss Ferer , who is a graduate of
the Emma Willard School in New York, was on an extended vacation prior to her
entrance this fall to Sarah Lawrence College.
3) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
9: ... Murray Goodrich, Lou Moorsteen and Dave Stotsky are officers of the
Progress Club. Murray is the Chief Mogul.
November 14, 1949—1) Boxed advertisement, Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 4: Best Wishes and Good Luck to Julia and Mac Kaufman On their New
Undertaking {as publishers of the Southwestern Jewish Press}—Murray D.
Goodrich, 1870 Main Street.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ...Irvin and Anita Kahn are a lovely couple. Irvin is very generous,
particularly when it comes to helping out they youngsters. Murray Goodrich
also has a big heart. Thanks, fellows...After the Guardians New Year's Eve
affair Betty and Itrs Penter are lanning a trek to Las Vegas. Al and Hilda De
Sure as well as Murray and Sara Goodrich are going also. Abe (bump an apple)
Ratner and Ann Ratner are also going to Las Vegas for New Years...
3) Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and Campus," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ...Monday the 24th we attended the opening concert of
the Master Artist Series. Jan Peerce was the attraction and all I can say is
that we agree with everything that has been written about him. Such a
magnificent voice is seldom heard in San Diego and it was a genuine treat for
us. His reportoire has already been adequately commented upon in the dailies,
but we would like to note one number, an encore, sung in Hebrew. It was the
story of the Rabbi of ancient times who would talk to the Lord and ask why his
people were so oppressed. At times he would forget himself and speak sternly to
god, but would, of course, conclude with the Kaddish Prayer. We were privileged
to "Coffee-and-Corned Beef" with Mr. Peerce at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. M.D. Goodrich after the concert and found him to be a very fine and
friendly person; one with a rare sense of humor...
November 18, 1949— 1) "Local Leaders To Be Honored At Annual United
Jewish Fund Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Eli H.
Levenson, president of the United Jewish Fund, will be honored by the Jewish
community of San Diego on Sunday, November 27, at the 16th annual meeting of the
United Jewish Fund. Three years of service as President of the United Jewish
Fund, as an Executive Board member of the district B'nai B'rith and as an active
participant in civic affairs, he will be rewarded as his fellow citizens gather
to pay homage to this young lawyer. Tribute will also be paid to an older lawyer,
Judge
Jacob Weinberger, on his return as the Resident Judge in San Diego. Judge
Weinberger was the first president of the fund and did much to bring it into
existence. Saul Chenkin and Louis Steinman, co-chairmen of the 1949 campaign,
and other outstanding members of the San Diego community, will be honored for
their leadership in the 1949 Campaign. Along with them outstanding community
leaders will be announced by the "Key Club," which will induct new
members who receive the "Key Men's Award" for service to the
community. The disbursement of funds raised in the 1949 Campaign will be
announced, and a report received from the Nomination Committee. Elections of members to the Board of Directors will be one of the
highlights of the annual meeting. Nominees are Dr. A.P. Nasatir, for a
one-year term; for a two-year term, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, M.S. Berlin, Edward
Bland, Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Maurice Harris, Rodin Horrow,
Morris Niederman, Abe Ratner, Milton Roberts, Abe Schiller, Al Neumann, Dr. R.M.
Stone, Sam Sosna, Abe Sackheim and Harry Snyder. Members of the Board of Directors whose terms
do not expire are Judge Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, Edward Breitbard,
Morris Feldman, M.D. Goodrich, Leo Greenbaum, Ben Harris, Eli H. Levenson, Louis
Moorsteen, Mrs. Al Neumann, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Max Rabinowitz, Nate
Ratner, Victor Schulman, William Schwartz, Louis Steinman, Henry Weinberger and
Frank Winicki. Reservations for the annual meeting may be made by calling
F-0171, according to Morris Douglas, Chairman of the Arrangements Committee.
2) "Weinbergers Hit Half Century Mark," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: The Cafe Del Rey Moro, in Balboa Park, was the scene of a gay celebration on
November 12th when hundreds of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Weinberger gathered to honor the couple's Golden Anniversary. The
beautifully decorated table with its covering of imported lace, and the three
tiered wedding cake, decorate with gold leaves and doves, marked fifty years on
the marital road, which began in a mining town during the Colorado gold rush.
Notable guests from near and far were present to share the Weinbergers'
happiness. Many lovely gifts were received and generous contributions were made
by friends to worth organizations in honor of the occasion. The host and hostess
made donations to the Hebrew Home for the Aged and the Bergman Memorial Fund.
Among the guests present were Maurice Weinberger's four brothers, U.S. Judge Jacob
Weinberger, Dr. Joseph Weinberger, Henry Weinberger and Arnold Weinberger,
together with their families; Mayor and Mrs. Harley Knox, Rabbi and Mrs. Morton
Cohn, Messrs and Mesdames Carl Johnson, David Levy, Elmer Glaser, Herbert Hafter,
Nate Baranov, Sylvan Baranov, Jake Lieberman, Robt. L. Simpson, FrankW. De Lemos,
Morris Neiderman, Jerome Neiderman, Max Heimburge, Jack Gross, Jack Rosenblum,
Harry Epstein, Robert Epsten, Ted Rosenfeld, Abe Bronstone, David G. Jessop,
Murray Goodrich, Nate Schiller, Leo Greenbaum, Louis Solof, Milo Berenson,
Mesdames Martha Hollander, Pauline Schwartz, Fannie Rosenbloom, Elese Israel,
Richard Weinberger, Thelma Getz, Hilda Brauer, Esther Crane, M.G. Straus and
Evelyn Ginsburg; Capt. and Mrs. willard Greenwald, Mrs. David Greenberg, Mr.
Julius Baer and Robert Hurwitz.
December 2, 1949— "United Jewish Fund Observes 16th
Anniversary at Nov. 27th Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Approximately 200 people gathered to pay tribute to Eli H. Levenson,
retiring president of the United Jewish Fund, at the 16th Annual Meeting on
Sunday, November 27th. Judge Jacob Weinberger was also honored and
officially welcomed back to San Diego. The Judge acted as Chairman for the
dinner meeting. Many leaders were honored for their outstanding work on behalf
of the Fund. Morrie Douglas was Program Chairman, Saul Chenkin submitted the
Treasurer's Report, and Marie Berg reported for the Allocations Committee.
Dr. A.P. Nassatir presented the slate of new board members selected by the
nominating committee which received unanimous approval. Albert Hutler,
Director of the Fund, indicated in his report that the greater part of the money
raised in 1949 was sent to the United Jewish Appeal. The low cost of running the
campaign also drew approval.. Rabbi Morton Cohn, Rose Neumann, Henry Weinberger,
Sally Ratner and Murray Goodrich joined in praising the work of Eli Levenson.
Mr. Douglas presented him with a gift from the Board of Directors of the fund.
In his annual report to the community, Mr. Levenson praised the work of the
various committees who had assisted him in the 1949 Campaign. Eli responded to
the many speakers who lauded his efforts and his devotion during the three years
he headed the Fund. He told of the many new organizations which have been
sponsored by the Fund during his term of office. These include the Federation of
Jewish Agencies and the Jewish Center Association. Mr. Levenson also warned the
Community regarding the lack of leadership and the failure of competent men to
accept responsibility. He also called attention to the fact that differences of
opinion exist in all Jewish Communities, as in San Diego, on the role of
religion in the Jewish life. Mr. Levenson further stated that "The
indictment had been made that we, as individuals, have become secularists and as
such, have forgotten our religious heritage, and the roots from which our
charitable inclinations stem, closing our eyes to the needs of our religious
institutions. There appears on the horizon in our community a deliberate plan
and pattern to control the fund raising, the allocations and the disbursal of
funds from our own United Jewish Fund, by those same individuals for their own
interest." Mr. Levenson indicated that even in Israel these same problems
are now being faced. He quoted from Chaim Weizmann's book, "Trial and
Error." He also warned against duplication of effort by
over-organization and selfish interests. "Too often leadership is acquired
by those who aspire to leadership merely for the purpose of being known as
leaders." Mr. Levenson closed by saying "Factionalism and
partisanship—specialization of activity through unnecessary
organization—failure to develop community leadership and lack of desire of
those qualified to accept responsibility of leadership, are the focal points of
danger against which we must always maintain our guards. The combination of
these dangers could well become a most destructive force in the tearing down of
the Jewish community."
December 16, 1949—1) "Victor Schulman Elected to Head United
Jewish Fund," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 28: Victor
Schulman was elected President of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego last week
at the first meeting of the new Board of Directors. Elected by unanimous vote,
Schulman continues the young dynamic leadership which has carried the Fund
forward. Considered one of the outstanding young business men in San
Diego, the new President of the Fund has devoted a great deal of time to civic
activities and Jewish communal affairs. As chairman of the 1947 Allocations
Committee, he introduced a pattern which drew national attention and which is
now being practiced in many communities along the West Coast. With the
assistance of his close friend, Jack Gross, Schulman guided the 1948 campaign in
such a successful manner that it raised the largest amount in the history of the
Jewish community of San Diego. In his very short acceptance talk before
the Board, he stated, "I thank the Board for this honor and I hope that I
will be worthy of it." The first vice presidency of the fund will be filled
by Murray D. Goodrich and the second vice presidency by Morris W. Douglas.
Reelected to Secretary and Treasurer respectively were Mrs. Gabriel Berg and Max
Rabinowitz. In a hotly fought contest for the Executive Committee, the following
were elected: Eli H. Levenson, Abe Ratner, Sol Price, Nathan Schiller, Louis
Moorsteen, Ben Harris and Richard Levi. Eli H. Levenson, retiring president,
expressed his thanks to the members of the Board for their cooperation and the
community for its fine assistance and understanding in the period which he has
been the President of the United Jewish Fund.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwesten Jewish Press, page
23:... Did You Know?—Vic Schulman, the new president of the United
Jewish Fund, is beginning to lay plans for a tremendously successful year.
M.D. Goodrich and Morry Douglas, as well as the rest of the officers and board
of directors are going all out for Vic....
3) "Sisterhood Invites All To Come to the Fair," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 26: Anticipating a capacity attendance, the Temple Beth
Israel Sisterhood is hard at work to complete plans for their super fund raising
affair of the year, the Country Fair, to be held Sunday, December 18th, in the
Imig Manor Hotel, Mississippi Street and El Cajon Blvd. Mrs. Carl Esenoff,
chairman of this event and the first vice president of the Sisterhood, announced
that features not witnessed at former Temple carnivals will be offered at the
Fair. It is hoped that the goal of $3,000 will be reached through the sale of
varied selection of merchandise and through food purchased in the canteen. All
monies raised will be allocated toward improvements in Temple Beth Israel and
the Religious School, and part will be used toward establishing a memorial altar
in honor of the late Rabbi Moise Bergman. A canteen serving delicious home
cooked foods will be set up in the Garden Room at the hotel. Mrs. Abe Sklar,
chairman in charge, promises such delectable food as: roast turkey, briskets of
beef, gefelte fish, chopped chicken livers, baked lima beans and a variety of
desserts. Members of the younger set from the Temple Youth League and the Temple
Senior League will assist with the serving. Definitely, plan on having dinner
with your family at the Country Fair. Mrs. Nate Ratner has offered her services
as dining room hostess. Mrs. Harry Snyder will assist Mrs. Sklar. The canteen
will be open from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. Mrs. Mack Esterson assisted by Mrs
Morris Douglas and Mrs. Leonard Linn are planning decoration of the Monticello
Room in the Country Fair theme. This will be the room where the Fair booths and
gift shop will be set up. A wonderful array of merchandise has been assembled.
This will be the ideal place to buy your Chanukah gifts! Working energetically
with Mrs. Esenoff and Mrs. Edward Zuckerman and Mrs. Edward Schwartz who will
set up a flower and plant booth, Mrs. Ben Harris, household furnishings which
will include appliances, lamps and articles of furniture; Mrs. Lou Bickman,
jewelry; Mrs. Martha Hollander, aprons and hand-made items; Mrs. Sig Stein,
home-made jams, jellies, cookies and cakes. A delightful new feature will be a
gift shop, where a grand assortment of miscellaneous items may be purchased
including children's toys and clothes. Working enthusiastically on this venture
are Mmes. Rodin Horrow, Irving Hertz, Harry Demsey, Florence Corwin, Harry
Snyder, Louis Stitzel, Marvin gray, Leonard Linn and M.D. Goodrich. No Fair
would be complete without a 'white elephant' booth. If you have any 'white
elephans' that you would like to donate for this worthwhile venture—please
call Mrs. Mack Esterson at B-5183. She will be happy to arrange for pick-up
service. Any salable item will be appreciated. If you wish to contribute, please
call Mrs. Esenoff at T-4410. Members of the Men's Club of Temple Beth Israel who
will assist the Sisterhood women are Morris Douglas, M.D. Goodrich, Richard
Lustig, Leon Heiman, Maurice Harris, Nate Schiller, Abe Sklar, Jack Lubo, Art
Levine, Ray Bass, Harry Snyder and Alan Lame. The 'doors' of the Fair will
be opened at 5 p.m. A grand orchestra has been hired for the occasion. You
will want to stay for the dancing and entertainment that will be available in
the Terrace Room. Arrange for a large party of your friends to get together and
enjoy a swell evening. Our 'waitresses' for the evening will be at your service
to attend to your food wants. Festivities will last until 2 a.m. The Sisterhood
invites the entire community to attend. We know that you will have a wonderful
time. remember the date—it's Sunday, December 18th. The place is Imig
Hotel. Cone one, come all, Come to the fair.
December 30, 1949—1) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5:.... I was told... Murray Goodrich did a swell job at
the carnival given by the temple Beth Israel Sisterhood. Sara Goodrich and
Bernice Esenoff, with all their co-workers, deserve a terrific hand for the
magnificent turnout at Hotel Manor recently. They raised quite a sum of
money...The impromptu party given by Sara and Murray Goodrich Monday night was
out of this world. From just a small gin game to all of those people was really
something.
2) "Memorial Altar Fund Drive Progressing," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: According to Mr. Murray D. Goodrich, chairman of the Bergman
Memorial Altar Fund Committee of Temple Beth Israel, plans for the building of f
the beautiful altar in loving memory of the late Rabbi Moise Bergman are
progressing satisfactorily. In a recent statement Mr. Goodrich stated,
"During the past two weeks several sizeable and generous contributions have
been received from friends and admirers of our beloved late Rabbi, and shortly
after the first of the year we expect to intensify the drive to the point where
the entire Congregation will participate." A beautiful new altar in
keeping with the stately beauty of the rest of the Temple has long been the
dream of the Rabbi and the Board of Directors. It is hoped that the dream of the
Rabbi will soon become a reality. The total cost of the altar, plus some needed
renovations in the Temple and vestibules, is expected to approach $15,000.00.
-1950-
January 13, 1950—1) "Late Flash," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Victor Schulman, President of the United Jewish Fund, announced that Murray
D. Goodrich has accepted the chairmanship of the U.J.F. 1950 Campaign. Mr.
Goodrich will shortly choose his aides for the Drive.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ...The last Guardian meeting was terrific. Sam Addleson did a good job in his
presentation of a plaque to Federal Judge Jacob Weinberger. A night in the near
future will be set aside for "Joke Night." There will be contestants
and the one who gets the biggest laugh will receive a trophy. So far some of the
contestants are Ida Wax, Moe Hershey and Murray Goodrich. Are there any others?
Let us hear from you...
January 27, 1950— 1) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1:
Murray D. Goodrich
General Chairman
2) "U.J.F. Drive Date Set," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: April 1 has been set for the opening of the
United Jewish Fund campaign, according to Murray D. Goodrich, General Chairman.
Plans for the drive, whose major beneficiary again will be the United Jewish
Appeal, is continuing under the leadership of Goodrich and Victor Schulman,
president of the fund. Beneficiary agencies, which include, besides UJA,
other overseas, as well as national and local organizations, will be announced
before the campaign opening date. Goal of the campaign will come out of a
community meeting to be held in March. Goodrich is appealing for workers,
stating that with 200 good workers every prospect in San Diego could be covered.
"A study of the 1948 results show that our chances for a successful
campaign not only depends on increases from contributors, but on coverage of
many who were missed in 1948," continued Goodrich. He pointed out
that the challenge has been moved from Europe to Israel where 100,000 D.P's are
living in tents. Rations have been reduced to a minimum. Associate
chairmen will be selected this week and plans completed for the campaign.
3) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ...I was told... Murray Goodrich, general campaign chairman of this year's
United Jewish Fund drive, is burning the midnight oil. Murray has a
gigantic task and he knows it... After the business meeting of the Guardians,
the feature of the evening will be a contest of Jokes to be told by Moe Hershey,
Murray Goodrich and Sam Sklar. The one who creates the greatest laugh will
receive a trophy. Don't forget the night—Thursday, Feb. 2nd—in the Gold Room
of the U.S. Grant Hotel...
February 10, 1950—1) "Fund to Borrow $75,000 for Critical UJA
Position," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: In response to a
telegram from Henry Morgenthau, Jr, the United Jewish Fund Board of Directors
voted to forward immediately $75,000 on the 1950 campaign which will open April
1. Victor Schulman, president of the UJF, stated that the critical
situation as seen by Morgenthau in Israel necessitated immediate action by all
American Jewish communities. Stressing the desperate need for cash, the UJA has
appealed to communities to borrow on their 1950 campaign prospects. The United
Jewish Fund took action immediately and responded to Mr. Morgenthau's plea with
cash. Other Jewish communities throughout the country are borrowing the limit of
the capacity. The campaign led by by Murray Goodrich and Nate Ratner will get
underway on April 1. Pleading with the entire community to rally to the call
from the United Jewish Appeal, Schulman asks all 1949 contributors who
have no9t as yet paid their pledge to pay it immediately. Checks will be
picked up. Call the office F-0171. Do it now!
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ... I was told—President Vic Schulman and General Chairman Veep Murray
Goodrich, with Executive Director Al Hutler are getting their organizations and
plans ready for the coming U.J.F. campaign.... Jerry and Harry Aronoff did a
bang up job as co-chairmen of the Refreshment Committee at the first business
meeting of Lasker Lodge. They really have zip and know what they are
doing. It was interesting to see Murray D. Goodrich, Leon Heiman, Dr. Mickey
Stone, Mike Lustig, Elliott Cushman and Nate Schiller sitting around discussing
Ways and Means...Sam Sklar walked away with the trophy at the Joke Nite Contest
held at the last Guardian Meeting. Milton Roberts, Moe Hershey, Murray
Goodrich and Bill Wolf were all contestants and they were all good...
3) Temple Beth Israel," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: The renowned Boys Choir of All-Saints Episcopal Church will
sing at the Beth Israel Temple on Friday evening February 10th in observance of
Brotherhood Week. Cantor Julian Miller, upon the invitation of the all-Saints
Episcopal Church, sang at their Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. Cantor Miller will
direct both the Church and Temple Choirs in individual and joint renditions.
This week's services will be of unusual beauty and interest. The community is
urged to invite their friends of other faiths to attend this Brotherhood
Service. Rabbi Cohn's sermon "Light for the Lamp of Progress" is in
commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the birth of Thomas A. Edison. Election
of Officers—New officers and board members were elected at the last Board
meeting held at the Temple Beth Israel. Murray D. Goodrich was elected
President; Nathan Schiller, vice president; Ben Rubin, treasurer; Mrs. Jack
Wyner was again named secretary to the Board. Members of the Board are:
Ben Harris, Morris Douglas, Leon Heiman, Elliot Cushman, Selma Getz, Jack Gross,
Dr. Robert Stone, Mrs. Alan Soule, Myron Lustin (sic, Lustig); Eli Levenson,
Maurice Harris, Nathaniel Ratner, Henry Weinberger and Nathan Baranov, Honorary
Presidents. President Goodrich stated: "We look forward to a successful
year in completing the fund raising for the Bergman Memorial Pulpit and the
increase in Friday night attendance at services." Installation of officers
of the Temple Beth Israel will take place at the regular Sabbath Evening
Services at 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 17. The newly elected Officers and
Directors will be formally installed in an impressive ceremony by the rabbi.
Rabbi Cohn's sermon will be on a theme appropriate to the occasion. All members
are urged to attend.
February 24, 1950—1) "Fund Workers Get Set For Annual Fund
Drive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Its Penter, M.S. Berlin
and Rod Horrow joined Morrie Douglas and Ben Harris in accepting key positions
in the 1950 campaign, according to an announcement of M.D. Goodrich and Nate
Ratner, chairmen of the 1950 drive. With April 1st looming in the near
future, the leaders of the campaign are moving to complete top organization and
to begin to secure workers for all sections for the drive. All the B'nai
B'rith organizations in San Diego have offered their manpower to the chairman,
to be used in the campaign. Abe Sklar of San Diego Lodge is setting up a
committee of manpower for his organization. San Diego Bay City B'nai B'rith
Women, the new auxiliary, have appointed Sadie Rothberger as head of their
United Jewish Fund committee.
2) "Allocations Committee Sets New
Pattern," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: In an all day
session of the 1950 Allocations Committee, held last Sunday at the El Cortez
Hotel, a new precedent in disbursing monies to be raised was set for the San
Diego Jewish Community. For the first time, budgeting has been done prior to the
campaign so that the contributor will know how the money would be distributed.
The committee consisting of members of the Board of Directors of the Fund,
organization presidents and members at large, formulated a pattern for the
distribution of money raised in the 1950 campaign. Sol Price,
chairman of the committee, announced that of the first $150,000 raised, 83
percent was allocated for the United Jewish Appeal and other Israel overseas
agencies, 10 percent to local agencies and 7 percent to national agencies. Of
the next $50,000, 95 percent to the United Jewish Appeal and other overseas and
Israel agencies, and 5 percent to national agencies. All over this amount
would go to the United Jewish Appeal. According to Price's announcement the
following organizations will be beneficiaries of the 1950 campaign: United
Jewish Appeal, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, American
Friends of the Hebrew University, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute
of Science, American Technion Society, American Fund for Israel Institutions,
National Committee for Labor Israel (Histadrut), City of Hope—JCRA, Jewish
Committee for Personal Service, Leo M. Levi Memorial Hospital, American Jewish
Congress, Jewish Labor Committee, Joint Defense Appeal, B'nai B'rith National
Youth Services Appeal; Yiddish Scientific Institute, American Association for
Jewish Education, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, National Jewish
Welfare Board, Synagogue Council of America, Training Bureau of Communal
Service, Hebrew Theological College, Jewish Theological Seminary, American
Hebrew Congregations, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, Yeshiva
University. The Allocations Committee heard Mr. Moritz Gottlieb, lay leader of
Allentown, Pa., representing the United Jewish Appeal, state that in 1949 San
Diego, in giving 88 percent of the monies raised through the United Jewish
Appeal, had done an outstanding job and that there were not too many communities
which had shouldered their responsibilities as well. Rabbi Leonard Greenberg,
Los Angeles , spoke for the American Jewish Congress. Histadrut's spokesman was
Sol Goodman, while Murray Goodrich represented the American Fund for Israel
Institutions. Henry Weinberger presented the case for B'nai B'rith Youth Service
Appeal. Members of the Allocations Committee, besides Price, were Victor
Schulman, Rose Neumann, Henry Weinberger, Ben Harris, Ben Feinberg, Harry
Engel, Sol Goodman, Mrs. Dora Richlin, M.S. Berlin, Seymour Rabin, William B.
Schwartz, M.W. Douglas, Lou Mogy, Sam Addleson, Alex J. Newman, Rodin S. Horrow,
Abe Sackheim, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Mrs. Sidney Goldhammer, Maxwell Kaufman, Rabbi
Monroe Levens, Sam Slayen, Morris Neiderman, E.R. Bland, Sam Sosna, Dr. William
Ornstein, Lew Pollack, Dr. David Miller, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Frank Winicki, Rabbi
Baruch Stern, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Morry Kraus, Nate Schiller, Edward Kitaen,
Richard Levi and Carl Esenoff.
3) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town, " Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ... I was told —A large group of San Diegos are traveling to Los Angeles on
April 8th to watch the annual Friar's Vaudeville Show at the Shrine
Auditorium. Among the many going are the Its Penters, Bill Solofs, Morey
Levensons, Vic Schulmans, sam Fischers, Abe Ratners and Murray Goodrichs.
March 10, 1950— 1) "'Keep the Miracle Alive' Will Take $283,000 For
SD; UJF Campaign Plans for 1950 Moves Ahead," Southwestern Jewish
Press, Page 1: "Never before has San Diego Jewry seen such enthusiastic
leadership in the pre-campaign period and in planning the drive," Murray
Goodrich and Nate Ratner, chairmen, stated yesterday. "Most encouraging to
us is the sincere interest being shown by community leaders in 'Keeping the
Miracle Alive' in 1950. With the enthusiasm shown by everyone the campaign will
be the best yet." Organization plans have been completed with the setting
up of eight divisions in the Men's Group, a Women's Division under the
leadership of Mrs. Selma Getz and a Christian division to be formed by Irving
Friedman. The Young People's Division will be set up in the very near future.
Captains and lieutenants of divisions, secured to date, read like a roster of
leading citizens in the Jewish Community of San Diego. The Weizmann Division
will be sparked by Louis Moorsteen, Its Penter, Louis Steinman, Ralph Hosenpud,
Harry Snyder, Rod Horrow and Nate Baranov. Haganah Division will be
officered by Sam Rassin, M.S. Berlin,, Edward Bland, Mickey Goldfarb, and Irvin
Kahn. Al Newman, Milton Roberts, Sol Price, and Eli Levenson will be
the dynamos to lead the Ben Gurion Group. Maurice Harris, Richard Levi, Harry
Mallen, Eddie Kitaen, Jerry Freedman will spark the Palmach Division. The Magic
Carpet Division will be lead by Morris Douglas, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Morris Kraus,
Abe Sklar, Sam Addleson, Harry Mallen, Bill Schwartz, Manny Fisher and Edward
Breitbard. Again this year great things are expected from the Outlying
District's Division which will be headed by Ben Harris, with Elmer Glaser of
Oceanside, Arthur L. Cohen of Coronado, and Harold Sobel of Vista. A division to
handle new prospects and those who did not contribute in 1949 will be led by
Morris Niederman, Zel Camiel, Dr. Ornstein, Nathan Schiller, Henry Price, Dave
Stotsky, Harry Dempsey and Mickey Fredman. The Commando Division to handle
"Special Assignments" will have Max Rabinowitz, Harry Farb, Henry
Weinberger, Saul Chenkin, Carl Esenoff and Victor Schulman as its leaders. The
Professional Division will include Judge Jacob Weinberger, Dr. R.M. Stone, Dr.
J.A. Rittoff, Dr. Fred Hollander, Ben Rubin, Carl Esenoff and John Ruskin.
Cabinet members for the campaign to
act as advisers to the chairmen were announced last week. The Campaign
Cabinet will consist of Murray D. Goodrich and Nate Ratner, chairmen of the 1950
campaign. Victor Schulman, Eli Levenson, Saul Chenkin, Max Rabinowitz, Louis
Steinman, Rodin Horrow, Morris Douglas and Sol Price. The 1950 Campaign,
"To Keep the Miracle Alive" will have a goal of $283,000 based on
minimum needs of the 38 Overseas, Israel, National and Local Agencies
participating in the drive. The goal is the absolute minimum and must be raised
if San Diego Jewry is to assume its responsibility in this cause. This
year, as never before, plans are under way for the complete coverage of the
entire Jewish Community of San Diego County. Everyone will have an
opportunity to help shoulder their responsibility in this great national
cause. More workers will be needed than ever before, according to Goodrich
and Ratner, so that complete coverage may be effected. Organizations have been
asked to provide workers and anyone wishing to volunteer may do so by calling
Franklin 0171. All community minded Jews are asked to participate by
giving and working in the "Keep the Miracle Alive" 1950 Campaign,
which will open in early April.
March 28, 1950—1) Photo and caption, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1:
2) "Big Gifts Committee Goes Over The Top! Campaign
for 1950 Hits Stride," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The needy
Jews of the world were not let down by S.D. Jewry. At the first big gifts dinner
20 men had pledged a total of $42,200, an increase of 16 percent over their 1949
gifts. The figure, jointly released by campaign chairmen, Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner, indicated a campaign exceeding 1949 giving. Goodrich and
Ratner, who were hosts at the dinner, reflected general satisfaction as a result
of last Thursday's meeting. "We're moving fast toward the April 10th
opening of the 'Keep the Miracle Alive' Campaign and at a high pace that shows
how well people understand the desperate need," they stated. "We have
confidence in this community that was confirmed Thursday night." Keynote of
the dinner was sounded by Maurice Kompeniez, lay leader of Los Angeles,
co-chairman of United Jewish Appeal and prominent Los Angeles manufacturer.
"Israel," he said, "faces imminent attack from encircling Arab
Nations, and is unprepared because so much money has been spent on the penniless
newcomers. We are racing against time, racing to save people before they die, or
before they are imprisoned forever," he continued, as he warned of the
closing of the doors in Poland on April 15, and in all Eastern European
countries. Present at the
Goodrich-Ratner dinner were Victor Schulman, Nathan F. Baranov, Abe
Ratner, Harry Snyder, Saul Chenkin, Louis Moorsteen, Irvine Schulman, Rodin
Horrow, Edward Bland, Jack Gross, Harry Farb, Ralph Hosenpud, George Neumann,
Max Rabinowitz, Elmer Glaser of Oceanside, Louis Steinman, Frank Winicki,
Leeo Greenbaum and Abe Sackheim. Other Pre-campaign dinners are planned by
Saul Chenkin, and Louis Steinman, Louis Moorsteen and Edward Bland; Rodin Horrow,
Its Penter and Milton Roberts; Max Rabinowitz and Sam Rassin. The campaign
will open on April 10, with Sunday April 30, being designated as "Magic
Carpet Day" under the chairmanship of Morris Douglas.
3) "Chaplain Goldberg Honored at Reception," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1: On Monday evening, March 20th, Rabbi and Mrs. Morton Cohn
honored Chaplain and Mrs. Joshua Goldberg at a reception in their home. Those
present were Captain and Mrs. Wm. Raffeerty, District Naval Chaplain; Captain
and Mrs. Warren Cuthriell, Naval Training Center; Commander and Mrs. Peter
McPhee, District Chaplain's Office; Lt (jg) and Mrs. Garson Goodman, Jewish
Chaplain; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schulman; Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich; Mr. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Ratner, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schiller, and Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell
Kaufman.
4) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4-5:....President Vic Schulman and Campaign Chairman Murray Goodrich and
Co-Chairman Nate Ratner are all set for this year's United Jwish Fund Rive.
Everything is in order just waiting for "M" Day. (Money Day)....The
Golf Tournament will take place on Easter Sunday, April 9th at Mission
Valley. Danny Schwartz is chairman of this event. Remember the date. There
will be prizes. A new foursome of Irving Schulman, "Hard Rock"
Moorsteen, "Cicero" Sackheim and "Uncle Captain" Goodrich
are all at Municipal once a week getting in trim for this tournament.
5) "He who does not believe in miracles is
not a realist!" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 28 (full page
advertisement for United Jewish Fund: "Keep the miracle alive."
Volunteers are needed. Give of your money, time and your energy in a cause that
means Life to Jewish men, women and children. /s/ Victor Schulman, President,
U.J.F.; Murray D. Goodrich, Nathaniel Ratner, Co-Chairmen 1950 Fund Drive; Selma
Getz, Women's Division Chairman; Dick Silberman, Dave Anfanger, Mrs. Arthur
Goodman, Co-chairmen Youth Division
April 14, 1950—1) photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1:
Nathaniel Ratner, Selma Getz, Murray Goodrich looking on as
Chaplain Joshua Goldberg tells the needs
he found in Israel.
2) "1950 Fund Drive Beings: Jewish Community Will Meet
Obligations," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 4: San Diego
launched its 1950 United Jewih Fund "Keep the Miracle Alive" Drive
this week with campaign workers moving to an all-out drive to raise $283,000 to
fulfill urgent needs of more than 38 local, overseas and national
agencies. Over $50,000 in advanced gifts has been pledged to the United
Jewish Fund already, according to Campaign Chairman Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner. Small advance gift dinners, run by members of the Campaign
committee, accounted for the auspicious start. Significant increases in
the amount of individual gifts were an encouraging sign, amounting to an overall
average of over 16 percent, the chairman revealed. "Our big problem is to
get workers to volunteer to go out and call upon prospects," the chairman
said. "We must follow up each and every prospect, and we can if we get
complete cooperation, especially among or organizations. We hope that Magic
Carpet Day on Sunday, April 30th, will not only be the solution to complete
coverage, but also make for a quick campaign. Last year, out of 2,000
prospective givers in our file, we secured only 1,600 pledges. This means that
400 persons didn't respond. They didn't give and some Jewish didn't live,
because no one called on them." According to the chairman, the
Women's Division has reported that it is ready to start the campaign and will
have its advance gifts luncheon on April 18th at the El Cortez Hotel with Selma
Getz, Women's Division chairman, as the hostess. April 27 will be a Red
Letter Day in San Diego's campaign history, when the women of San Diego gather
at the one large meeting, to make their contributions to "Keep the Miracle
Alive." On another front, the Young people's Division is planning a
campaign to cover the largest number of young people yet solicited in San Diego.
Sunday Schools, High schools, College and Young Marrieds will be involved in the
campaign plans of the Youth leaders. A gala event of the young Peoples
Campaign—a dinner dance at which Ernst Michel, well known, dynamic young
speaker, will address the young people, will be held on Saturday, April 22, in
the Marine Room of the San Diego Hotel. On another front the Christian
Division of the United Jewish Fund, led by Charles Davies, opened its phase of
the Campaign with a committee meeting held this week at the San Diego Club. 29
Community leaders gathered to hear the story of the United Jewish Appeal of the
United Jewish Fund as told by Leo Lania, outstanding correspondent, commentator
and author. "Let's Go San Diego!" —With sights set for
$283,000, knowing that the cause is just and worthy, knowing that the entire
community is looking to see what the United Jewish Fund will do in 1950, we
cannot miss. "let's go San Diego! Give so that they may live!
Keep the Miracle Alive!"
3) "Christian Committee Opens United Jewish
Fund Campaign," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Civic and
philanthropic leaders of the an Diego campaign gathered at a luncheon last
Wednesday to launch the campaign of the Christian Committee for the United
Jewish Fund under the chairmanship of Charles Davies assisted by his
co-chairmen, the Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese
of San Diego, and Dr. Thomas L. Coyle, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Leo Lanis, author, correspondent and lecturer, spoke to the committee about his
recent trip through Israel and Europe. Lanis stated that Israel would become the
bulwark of democracy in the East. He told of the vast amount of immigration
taking place from Europe and the Moslem countries to Israel. Murray D.
Goodrich, general chairman told the committee about United Jewish Fund and its
relationship to the local community. He introduced the past presidents, Nathan
F. Baranov, Judge Jacob Weinberger and Eli Levenson; president Victor Schulman
and general co-chairman Nathaniel Ratner. Davies announced the following
members of the Christian Committee: Rear admiral Wilder D. baker, 11th Naval
District commandant; Anderson Borthwick, First National Trust and Savings Bank
president; Lester G. Bradley, Union and Tribune-Sun publisher; City aTtorney
Jean F. DuPaul; James D. Forward Sr., Union Title and Trust Co., president;
LeRoy E. Goodbody, Franklin Insurance Corp., vice president; Ewart W. Goodwin,
Percy H. Goodwin Co., president; Sam W. Hammil, Community Chest president; Jesse
L. Haugh, San Diego Transit System president; Graydon Hoffman, president of the
Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America vice president; A.E. Holloway, San Diego
Gas & Electric Co., president; District Attorney Don Keller; John A.
Kennedy, editor and publisher of The Journal; Major Knox, Attorney Mincholas J.
Martin; Emmet McCabe, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp., public relations
director; Edmund T. Price, Solar Aircraft Corp., president; Earl D. Prudden,
Ryan Aeronautical Co. vice president; John Quimby, Central Labor Council
secretary; Chairman James Robbins of the Board of Supervisors; Fred Rohn; Roh
Aircraft Corp. president; George A. Scott, vice president and general manager of
Walker's; Robert J. Sullivan, San Diego California Club president; Allan J.
Sutherland, Security Trust and Savings Bank president; O.W. Todd, Jr., president
of the City-County Convention Bureau, and M.N. Wilson, United States National
Bank president. Working very closely with the chairmen are Nathan F.
Baranov and Irving Friedman, acting as liaison between the committee and the
general campaign.
4) "Flash!!" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: At the two big
gifts dinner that were held before the campaign officially opened, a 16 percent
increase over 1949 giving was shown. Top gifts announced to date are: Max
Rabinowitz $5,000; Ratner Manufacturing Co., $7,500 from $6,000; Victor
Schulman, $3,500 from $3,000; Nathan F. Baranov, $3,000; Snyder Brothers,
$2,750 from $2,000; Murray D. Goodrich, $2,500 from $1,700; Ralph Hosenpud
$2,000 from $1,500; Rodin Horrow, $1,200 from $1,000, Elmer Glaser $1,000 from
$500; Carl Esenoff $1,000; Leo Greenbaum $1,000; Frank Winicki, $1,000; Arthur
Gardner $1,000.
April 28, 1950—1) "$100,000 Mark for United Jewish
Fund Reached in April," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 14: In
the first two weeks of the campaign to "Keep the Miracle Alive," one
third of the $283,000 has been secured, reported Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner, General Campaign Co-Chairman. Over $95,000 had been
raised by April 24th, two weeks from the start of the campaign, from less than
400 subscribers, according to the report which was given at a workers meeting
held last week. The chairmen were convinced that they would reach the first step
of their goal, which was to have over $100,000 by April 30th. "On all
fronts the campaign is moving forward in a very satisfactory and enthusiastic
fashion," Goodrich and Ratner said. They pointed to the outstanding work of
Elmer Glaser of Oceanside, who at the last meeting reported over a 100 percent
increase with $1800 collected to date, as compared to $890 in the entire 1949
campaign. Arthur L. Cohen, Chairman of the Coronado Campaign, showed not
only increased contributions, but much wider coverage. William Schwartz and
Jerome Freedman, Chairmen of the el Cajon, La Mesa and Grossmont District,
reported an almost completed job, showing no cuts and several increases .In the Women's Division report, presented by Selma Getz,
$12,500
had been secured from 30 women at an advanced gift luncheon held last week, and
addressed by Ida Nasatir. As we go to press, we do not have the results of the
large Women's Division Luncheon held yesterday at the El Cortez Hotel, but every
indication points to the fact that it will exceed last years Women's Division
effort. Religious School Children of Temple Beth Israel and Tifereth
Israel sparked the opening of the Young People's Division of the United Jewish
Fund last week. The boys and girls of Beth Israel presented a check for $242.56
to Mrs. Arthur Goodman, Co-chairman of the Young People's Division and Herbert
Solomon, in which all religious school collections were contributed to
"Keep the Miracle Alive." Tifereth Irael Youngsters pledged $150
of their Ts'dakah funds for the 1950 drive, both contributions exceeded thier
1949 gifts. According to Mrs. Goodman, Dave Anfanger and Dick Silberman,
Co-chairmen of the Young People's Division of the campaign, as far as the Youths
of San Diego are concerned, the drive has just begun to roll. Mrs. Goodman
reported a most successful luncheon for young women held last Saturday. On the
same evening, the opening gun of the Young People's Division was fired with a
dinner dance attended by over 100, and addressed by Ernst Michel, young emigre,
who told of the needs of the United Jewish Appeal. As a pre-campaign
meeting for the Young People's Division, a Sports Night was held under the
leadership of Dave Anfanger, for Junior High School boys, some 50 youngster made
their contribution at that meeting. Scout Troops 99 and 15 participated.
Norman Holtzman, Al Davidson, Mitzi Schiller, Herb Solomon, Ben Press, Joan
Steinman, Sid Stokes, Sylvia Winicki, Fran Winicki, Howard Esterson, Joe Yaffee
and LeeWinicki are active leaders in the Young People's Division, which on the
opening day raised almost $2,000. The Christian Committee under the leadership
of Charles Davies, chairman; Bishop Buddy and Dr. Thomas Coyle, co-chairmen,
reported that they had secured $5,461 from Christian gifts in San Diego and that
they are anticipating many additional gifts. Goodrich and Ratner urge
every man, woman and child in San Diego to become a giver. Work on the
Magic Carpet but if you cannot be a modern magician stay at home and make your
contribution to the miracle worker who calls on you on Sunday April 30th.
2) "San Diego Hebrew Home for the
Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: Sunday, April 23, an
election of officers was held by the Hebrew Home for the Aged. New and
re-elected officers are Sam Addleson, President; Zel Greenberg, 1st Vice
President; Max Maisel, 2nd Vice President; Ruth Newman, Recording Secretary;
Freda Nestor, Corresponding Secretary; Carl Esenoff, Treasurer, and
Bernice Esenoff, Financial Secretary. Additional trustees elected for 3
years were Milo Berenson, M.S. Berlin, Eddie Bland, Maxwell Kaufman, Murray
Goodrich, Rose Neumann. Sol Chenkin was elected to serve vacated balance of two
years. During the meeting a spontaneous gift of $500 was given the Home by
Beatrice Obert of San Diego. Plans will shortly be announced regarding the
development of the present Home at 2750 4th Ave.
3) "Magic Carpet Day, Sunday, April
30th: Be A Worker or Stay at Home Until A Worker Calls on You," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 16: Over 150 "Modern Miracle Workers" are
expected to participate in San Diego's "Operation Magic Carpet" this
Sunday, April 30th, Morris Douglas, chairman of the day, stated. Gathering for
instructions at Beth Israel Center, the workers will breakfast (courtesy of the
Jolly Sixteen) at 9:30 a.m., receive their lists and be off to knock on doors on
behalf of the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish
Fund. "Magic Carpet Day," said Douglas, "is an effort to
dramatically call to the attention of the Jews of San Diego, the needs of the
Jews of Europe, Africa and the Moslem countries, as well as Israel, and to have
the greatest possible coverage in the history of any campaign. We hope that our
Miracle Workers will cover over 1200 prospects on this one day." All
organizations have helped in the recruitment of workers. To date, the following
workers have signed their pledge to be the crew of the "Magic
Carpet": Rose Abrams, A.A. Abramson, Sam Addleson, Manny Adler, E. S.
Also, Rose Anderson, Jeremiah Aronoff, Ruth Aronoff, Rose E. Aved, Ruben Aved,
Mrs. Eva Berger, Meir Bleiberg, Ruth Bloom, Miss Teresa Block, Mrs. Ted G. Brav,
Sam Brenes, Edward Breitbard, Jackie Brodman, Dave Brooks, Jeanne Camiel, Zel
Camiel, Ann Cantor, Eva Chenkin, Saul Chenkin, E.M. Cohen, Minnie Cohen,
Irving N. Cohen, Barbara Cohn, Mrs. Paul Cudnay, Elliott L. Cushman, Mrs. Ray
Davidson, Al Doctor, Morris Douglas, Sam Druskin, James Effron, Leonard Effron,
Mrs. L. Elvove, Harry Elkin, Harry Engel, David Engel, Mrs. A. Epstein, Carl M.
Esenoff, Mack Esterson, Harry E. Farb, Mrs. Alvin Feiler, Abe Feingold, Ben
Feinberg, Mrs. Morris Feldman, Jack Fine, Joseph A. Finkelman, Sam. E. Fishman,
Manuel Fisher, David Frank, Mrs. Esther Frank, Milton Fredman, William Fried,
Jerome Freedman, Irving E. Friedman, Zena Frommer, Dr. Allan D. Gale, Rena
Garvin, Sarah Geller, Joseph Gellman, Betty Gendelman, S. Glaser, Henry Goldy,
Sandor Goldberger, Muriel Goldhammer, M.D. Goodrich, I.S. Gordon, Ernest Green,
Mrs. Mathilda Green, M. Greenberg, Gertrude Harris, Minnie K. Harris, Mrs. I.
Heller, Leon Heiman, David Horowitz, Rodin S. Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Paul
Jacoby, Joe Kaplan, Frank Kenin, Jennie Kochberg, Tully Kitaen, John Kluchin,
Nixie Kern, S. Klug, Dr. J. Kwint, Mrs. Joseph Kwint, Alan Lame, F. Lavender, I.
Lebb, Mrs. Anne Lee, James Lester, Letty Levin, Richard C. Levi, Louis Levitt,
J.H. Lipitt, Freda Mallen, Marian Doctor, Mrs. William Mintz, Louis Moorsteen,
Mrs. Wm L. Moss, Yale Naliboff, Paul Nestor, Mrs. Roan Ogelsby, Sam Orlansky,
Mitzy Ornstein, Morris Penn, Mrs. Morton B. Peskin, Peter K. Phillipp, Lou
Pollack, Bella Price, Henry J. Price, Seymour Rabin, Max Rabinowtiz, Ada
Randall, Sol Randall, Bertha Rassin, Nate Ratner, Herbert Rede, Edith Reder, Dr.
J. Rittoff, Milton Roberts, Sid Rose, Mrs. Sadie Rosenblum, Jacob Rosenthal,
Sadie Rothberger, Lucille Rubel, Pauline Rubel, Ben B. Rubin, Norman Rubin,
Harry Ruja, Leon Ruskin, Dave Schissell, Anne Schloss, David M. schloss, Victor
Schulman, Goldie Schusterman, Wm. B. Schwartz, Philip Shames, R. Shifrenson,
Jennie Siner, I.A. Soberman, Abramah Sklar, J.W. Snyder, Zolda Solov, Joe M.
Spatz, Marshall Starr, Mrs. George Starr, Art Stone, Dave Stotsky, Mrs. David
Sugarman, Mort Thaler, Judy Traub, Jennie S. Turner, Beronda Tulchinsky, Morris
Wax, Mrs. Henry Weinberger, Rose S. Wenig, MRs. Lucille Weisel, Sidney O. Weiss,
Jay Wellins, Sylvia Winicki, Robert Allen Wohl, Joe Yaffe, Barney Yanett,
Maurice Zahlasky, Leo Zwiebel, Maurice Ackerman, Harry Demsey, Irving Hertz,
Harry Klaskin, Maxwell Kaufman, Dr. R.M. Stone, John Ruskin, Sam Fisher, Mrs.
Harold Elden, Mrs. Estelle Levi, Mrs. Helen schulman, Mrs. Evelyn Cantor, Mrs.
Julia Neuman, Mrs. Sadie Berenson, Mrs. Selm Getz, Mrs. Bernice Esenoff, Mrs.
Betty Penter, MRs. Gladys Block, Mrs. Anita Kahn, Mrs. Sarah Horrow, Mrs. Bess
Snyder, MRs. Lillian Newman, Mrs. Lillian Nathan, MRs. Ida Nasatir, Mrs. Lillian
Bland, Mrs. Sally Ratner, Mrs. Sara Goodrich, Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, Mrs. Gabriel
Berg, Mrs. I. Teacher, Mrs. Esther Cherney, Mrs. Anna Perlmutter, Mrs. Rose
Neumann, Mrs. Max Gardner, Mrs. Lillian Ravin.
May 12, 1950—1) "Halfway Mark Reached in 1950 Fund Drive," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: With the campaign showing an overall 10% increase over
1949 two outstanding events raised the amount of the 1950 "Keep the Miracle
Alive" Campaign to over $140,000 as of Riday, May 5th, according to Murray
D. Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, general campaign co-chairmen.Magic Carpet Day,
lead by Morrie Douglas as chairman, designed to cover as many small contributors
as possible, drew 154 workers last Sunday and raised $14,000 from 320
contributors. Considered one of the most outstanding events in San Diego's
campaign history, the success of the day has made everyone determined to make
every effort to reach the goal. Two outstanding speakers gave the Women's Division
another successful meeting, when Ida Nasatir and Esther Moorsteen told
the story of the need of the 1950 "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign to
over 169 women, who had gathered at the El Cortez Hotel. Gathered to make
their contribution to "Keep the Miracle Alive," the ladies heard Mrs.
Moorsteen dramatically tell of the people and institutions she saw in her
travels through Europe and Israel—institutions created by monies raised by
American Jewry. "Without the money of American Jews," she said,
"these things could have not been created and many thousands of lives might
have been lost." The Young People's Division is continuing their efforts to
raise their goal, and to exceed 1949 giving. Personal contact is now being
made with all young people in the city by division workers who expect to clean
up their end of the campaign in the very near future. Continuing to work, the
Christian Committee drew national attention last week when Bishop Buddy's
remarks to the luncheon of the committee were sent as a news release throughout
the country. Already $6,000 has been raised from Christian contributors,
according to Charles Davies, chairman. Goodrich and Ratner stated that the
campaign could be over at the end of May, and that the Jewish Community of San
Diego could over-subscribe their 1949 giving, if the givers who contributed in
1949 would make their pledge in 1950 immediately. They pointed out that there is
still over $80,000 to be contributed on the basis of the same
contributions of 1949. Every effort will be made to get those contributions in
before the end of May, they said. Division chairmen are urging everyone to make
their contribution now, before "Clean-Up Day," when another force of
workers will cover the entire city to ask each family which has not yet
given to do so. They stated that it was time for every Jew in san Diego to bear
his share of the responsibility. Do your part now by making your contribution to
the United Jewish Fund's 1950 'Keep the Miracle Alive' campaign.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The last Guardian meeting was something never to be
forgotten. I believe it will go down as one of the outstanding Jewish
events in the history of San Diego Jewry. Mr. George A. Scott was
presented a plaque for his outstanding effort in community human relations. Sam
Addleson made a magnificent presentation on behalf of the Guardians. Outstanding
civic and spiritual leaders were present. Among the many distinguished men who
spoke were the following: Judge Jacob A. Weinberger, Vincent Godfrey,
James A. Robbins, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Morton
J. Cohn, Victor Schulman, Reverend Dr. Thomas Law Coyle, Eli Levenson, Carl
Esenoff, Murray D. Goodrich, Lou Steinman, Al Newman, Morrie Kraus and Zel
Greenberg. Cantor Miller, assisted by Mrs. Florence Corwin, sang two beautiful
Hebrew melodies. Mrs. Rose Neumann was introduced and the audience heard her
thoughts contained in the hearts of both Mrs. Neumann and Mr. Scott. I can only
say that I am particularly proud in having played a small part in this wonderful
evening and presentation. It also makes a fellow feel good to know that
something in principal which he fought for came to such a glorious and
successful end.
May 26, 1950— "Campaign Continues As Clean-Up Day Is
Planned," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Promoted to
"Majors" for their excellent work, the leaders of Magic Carpet Day met
last Wednesday to plan a "Clean Up Day" to "Keep the Miracle
Alive." Devised to make for the greatest amount of coverage possible,
plans were outlined for the personal contact of every Jewish man, woman and
young person in San Diego, who is not yet one of the 1,409 contributors who have
given over $150,000 to date. With still $60,000 to be secured from 1949 givers
who have not yet pledged in1 950, drive leaders are confident of exceeding 1949
results of $205,000. "Pledges and cash are vital," said Victor
Schulman, President of the Fund. "If San Diego Jewry fails in its 1950
efforts and is forced to 'welch' on its commitments, not only will Overseas and
Israel needs be affected, but national seminaries, hospitals and civic
protective agencies, as well as local agencies such as the Jewish Welfare
Society, San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged, the Jewish Community Center and the
Jewish Community Relations Council, may also feel the reduction in their
programs." Along with plans for "Clean-Up Day," Murray Goodrich
and Nathaniel Ratner, General Campaign Co-Chairman, announced that the women and
young people will renew their efforts to clean up their portion of the campaign
during the balance of May and early June. If the voluntary solicitors have
missed you let the office know by calling Franklin 0171, or send your pledge
immediately to the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, Calif.
June 9, 1950—"San Diego Responds To Plea From U.J.A. With
$25,000," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Answering the
United Jewish Appeal's desperate plea for cash, the United Jewish Fund ahs just
forwarded another $25,000 of borrowed funds bringing the total advance payment
to the United Jewish Appeal for 1950 to $75,000, according to Max Rabinowitz,
Treasurer. In order to secure the cash with which to pay back the loan, workers
are continuing to pound away at prospects who have not as yet made their
contribution to get their pledges now. Meeting at breakfast last Tuesday,
Board Members of the Fund gave up the entire day to solicit gifts from larger
contributors who have not as yet made their pledge. Fund activity continued
during the day. Tuesday night the corps of Miracle Workers, under the direction
of Morry Douglas, went from house to house to talk to prospects who had either
refused or as yet had not shouldered their responsibility. With at least a
possible $33,000 in larger gifts, $10,000 in smaller gifts still to be secured
for the 1950 campaign, Murray Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, co-chairmen and the
Campaign Committee agreed that the drive will continue until at least last
year's figure is reached. Goodrich and Ratner stated that while at this
time, we are still running at 9 percent better than 1949 the need for cash
is so great that we must use every pressure to secure contributions now.
Pointing out that at this time last year the drive had $153,355.00 in comparison
to $161,000.00 on June 2nd, the chairmen stated that every dollar contributed
now is worth at least two dollars contributed at a later date. Victor Schulman
advised the campaign committee that if we fall behind the 1949 figure, it means
reduced allocations to the United Jewish Appeal, to other overseas agencies and
to national religious institutions, hospitals and other national agencies.
he urges everyone to shoulder their responsibility now, and if they are not
contacted to forward their contributions to the United Jewish Fund immediately.
June 23, 1950—"Fund Pleads With San Diego To Step Out of
'400' Class." Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Using those who
have not as yet made their pledge to "Keep the Miracle Alive in 1950,"
to do so immediately because of the cash emergency of the United Jewish Appeal,
Murray D. Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, co-chairmen of the campaign revealed
that $102,000 in cash had been forwarded by the Board of Directors of the United
Jewish Fund to the United Jewish Appeal. "Every effort must be made by
every right thinking Jew," they said, "to reach our goal so that a
minimum allotment can be made to the United Jewish Appeal. Unless we do that we
are shirking our responsibility as Americans and as Jews." "There
are," they continued, "approximately 400 individuals in our community
who have not as yet given. many of them will give, but we wonder what they are
waiting for. They know how much they are going to give and we need their pledge
and cash now, so that we might be able to further help those who really are in
need." The Campaign Committee announced that coverage in 1950 had
been more complete than any year preceding this campaign. They feel certain that
there is no one in the San Diego Jewish Community who can say he or she has not
been personally contacted. Victor Schulman, President of the Fund, urged
those who had cut their contribution in 1950 to consider bringing it back to the
level of 1949 gifts. The needs, he said, are just as great if not greater
than they were in 1948 or 1949. No one has suffered so that they cannot
make at least the same gift as they made last year. Make a contribution
now to the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish
Fund. Send your gifts to the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza.
July 7, 1950—1) "Fund Campaign To Continue Throughout Summer
Months," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Having reviewed
the status of the United Jewish Fund Campaign, Murray D. Goodrich and Nathaniel
Ratner, General Campaign co-chairmen, have declared that the drive will be
continued through the summer months in order to reach last year's figure of
$205,000. "heaviest concentration will be placed on the '400' past
contributors who have not as yet made their contribution in the 1950
campaign," said the chairman. All cards which were still out have been
recalled. Workers will be called together after July 4th holiday for
reassignment of cards to complete the job. The chairmen's decision to work
during the summer in response to the following resolution adopted at the
National Report Conference of the United Jewish Appeal, which resolved: To
issue a solemn warning to American Jewry that urgent deadlines have been
established for the immigration into Israel of tens of thousands of Jews from
Rumania, Iraq, and other countries. For the first time in the history of the
United Jewish Appeal, immigration of Jews to safety and security has been
drastically curtailed because of lack of funds. The cold fact is that the
failure of American Jewry to make money available at this time will deprive tens
of thousands of Jews of the opportunity to save their lives. To inform American
Jews that campaign results and cash payments on pledges today are tragically
inadequate to meet the increased needs that have suddenly arisen in the last few
months. Therefore, this national conference urges upon every Jewish community in
the United States the following program: 1) The continuation, regardless of time
schedule, of all campaigns throughout the summer months, so that the thousands
of contributors who have not yet been called upon may be given the opportunity
to share in this life-saving work; 2) the re-solicitation of contributors whose
gifts have not measured up to standards of responsibility set in each community,
so that the millions of additional dollars so desperate necessary now may become
available; 3) the establishment of new, active cash collection committees, to go
forward at once, now and in the summer months ahead to press systematically for
the transfer into cash of all pledges.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene
Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5:
Describing a fishing trip which Murray Goodrich took with others.
July 21, 1950—"Drive Leaders in Plea to '400,'' Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Leaders in the San Diego United Jewish Fund campaign
last week broadcasted an earnest appeal to the '400' members of the local
community who so far have not subscribed in the current campaign. "On the
basis of last year's campaign and its contributions," said campaign
co-chairmen Murray Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, "400 individuals who
contributed to the 1949 campaign so far have not made their subscriptions. We
appeal to them to give now and help us in our stupendous effort to obtain the
minimum $205,000 goal, which must be achieved." At the same time they
made known that to date a total of $178,000 has been subscribed, leaving a
balance of $27,000 which must be contributed in order to obtain the desire
minimum. In commenting on the '400' who have not yet come forward with
their subscription, the co-chairmen said: "It is inconceivable that in this
day and need, that this number does not intend to give. Doubtless they have
procrastinated in signing their pledges, and do not realize the urgency of the
situation. There must be some way to make them realize that every hour
counts." Members of the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund are
again out soliciting those contributors of $100 and over, who have not as yet
made their contribution in 1950. A telephone, letter and individual appeal is
being made to all of those contributors of under $100, who have not as yet made
their pledge in 1950. Campaign leaders warned each of the -400,- that each
day they delay in making their contribution may very well mean a living death
for a Jew who has an opportunity to migrate to Israel. Make your contribution
now by mailing it to 333 Plaza, or by calling the United Jewish Fund, Franklin
0171.
August 4, 1950—1) "Fund Appeal to Re-Open Drive in September and
October," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Knowing that
every dollar not raised by the United Jewish Fund in San Diego means someone's
life, the Board of Directors of the Fund have agreed to reopen the 1950 Campaign
in September in order to reach the minimum needs of $205,000, announced Murray
D. Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, Chairmen of the campaign....Emphasizing the
fact that the needs are not only overseas, but national and local as well, the
chairmen stated that the San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged and the Jewish
Welfare Society are large beneficiaries of the 1950 Campaign. In checking
through the records, it has been found that several officers and leading figures
of these institutions have not as yet made their contribution to the campaign.
Victor Schulman pointed out that unless the minimum amount is raised, not only
will the overseas agencies suffer, but these local agencies will of necessity be
forced to take cuts in budget. Reports indicate that Campaign Workers have
done the most outstanding job in the history of fund raising in the San Diego
Jewish Community. Every family known to be Jewish has been contacted, and more
contributors have been secured in this campaign than in 1949, yet many former
contributors and some newcomers have failed to see the importance of
contributing at this time. "Individuals and families who do not make a
contribution to the United Jewish Fund are poor members of the community,"
said Victor Schulman, president. "A community worth living in certainly is
a community worth giving in," he continued. "I urge everyone who has
not as yet given to do so now. Let's do the job and do it now. If it is not done
now, we will spend the balance of the year working until every individual in San
Diego has stated his position."
August 18, 1950—1) "Goal of Reopened Campaign to be 1949
Figure," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Goal of the United
Jewish Fund Campaign, which will be reopened in late September will be $25,000,
according to Victor Schulman, president of the United Jewish Fund. "We have
to date missed our expectation of $205,000, which was raised in 1949, by
$25,000," Schulman stated. "We know that this money is in our
community, and can and must be secured from those who have not given enough in
1950, and from those who for one reason or another have not as yet made their
contribution to this great cause." There are now about 300
individuals who pledged in 1949 but who have not made any pledge in 1950.
These are residents of San Diego County, who have not yet joined those who are
sharing the responsibility. They still remain on the sidelines. The job of
the workers in the reopened campaign will be to bring them into the game. Their
nonparticipation will cause the effort of the San Diego Jewry to do a good job
to meet with failure. The Campaign Committee, under the leadership of Murray D.
Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, general co-chairmen and Selma Getz, Women's
Division Chairman, will meet to make plans for a short and effective campaign.
Mrs. Getz urged all of the women who have not as yet given to make a
contribution no matter how small. She said, "we sit here in our security
and comfort and we talk easily about success or failure of a campaign. But what
about 75,000 Jews who cannot get out of Europe because the JDC does not have the
funds to help them immigrate? What about those immigrants in Israel who
surfer misery and squalor? What about our own local agencies which need
funds? We must provide them with those funds." The campaign picture,
according to the leaders of the drive, is not at all black. More contributions
have been secured in the 1950 campaign than in 1949 or 1948. More volunteer
workers and generous contributors who have worked and given far beyond their
share have been developed in this year. The only black parts of the campaign are
those who continue to shirk their responsibility, either out of pettiness, spite
or greed. The United Jewish Fund, having faith in the community, is
appealing to all who have not yet done their share to stop waiting and make
their contributions now.
September 8, 1950—1) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... President Rod Horrow wishes to announce that the
membership drive for the New Towne Club is now open. As you know, land has been
purchased adjoining the Mission Valley Golf Course and plans are under way for
the new Club House. The incorporation papers have already been received, 200
shares will be issued at $500 a share. This will entitle each purchaser to a
participating interest in the corporation. Literature will soon be available>
The finance committee will accept the down payment with the balance payable on a
budget basis. Interested persons may contact this paper or the following members
of the organizing committee: President Rod Horrow, Secretary Abe Sklar,
Treasurer Lou Moorsteen, Irvine Schulman, Murray Goodrich, Victor Schulman, Eli
Levenson, Ben Rubin, Its Penter, Eddie Bland, Abe Sackheim, Ralph Hosenpud, Dr.
Robert Stone, George Neumann, Harry Farb or myself. Since it is impossible
to contact everyone in the community individually, the committee is using this
column as a medium of conveying the fact that you are all welcome to become a
part of the new S.D. Towne Club. Membership is limited to200 and quite a few
members have already been signed up. Checks should be made out to Club
Properties Inc.
2) "Fund proclaims 'C' Day for Drive," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: In an effort to provide maximum funds for vital humanitarian
and communal needs at home and abroad, San Diego's Campaign has officially
proclaimed Monday, October 9, 1950, as "C" Day. It will mark the
reopening of the 1950 United Jewish Fund Campaign in an attempt to reach the
1949 figure of $205,000. The designation of Monday, October 9th as
"C" Day is intended to emphasize the need for all Jews of San Diego to
make their contributions and the need for cash to provide for programs of
resettlement and reconstruction in Israel, rehabilitation in Europe and North
Africa, and to meet needs here at home in the United States and in San Diego,
was stated by Murray D. Goodrich, and Nathaniel Ratner, Co-Chairmen. Mr.
Goodrich pointed out that San Diego's observance of "C" Day will be
part of a National "C" Day program for the purpose of mobilizing
maximum cash resources for the national and overseas causes, supported through
the San Diego Campaign. Mr. Ratner, General Co-Chairman, gave the following
definition of "C" Day. '''C' for Cash—Cash for Life" He
emphasized that all contributions to the campaign must see the humanitarian and
communal job through with cash, and all non-contributors to date must shoulder
their responsibility. It was emphasized that the campaign, opening on October 9,
will be a drive for new pledges as well as increased contributions and full
payment of cash on pledges already made. Plans are now underway to create the
organization for the supplemental campaign, which it is hoped will raise the
necessary $25,000 to achieve the goal set by San Diego Jewry.
3) "Rosh Hashanah Greetings," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: The following members of the Jewish community extend
New Years greetings to their friends:... Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich....
4) "Congregation Beth Jacob," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
18—It was with mixed emotions of solemnity and elation that Beth Jacob
Congregation held the consecration ceremonies of their new Synagogue on August
20. Beginning with the conveyance of the Torah Scrolls from the old synagogue to
the new one on 4473 30th Street, an assembly of 500 people gathered in the
auditorium to listen to a program especially planned for this rare occasion.
Chairman for the afternoon was Mr. A. Abramson, president of the congregation,
the invocation being given by Rabbi Monroe Levens with Rabbi Morton J.Cohn
rendering the benediction. Representative leaders in the Jewish Community, among
them Mr. Murray Goodrich, president of Temple Beth Israel, and Mr. Alex Newman,
president of Tifereth Israel Synagogue were on hand to extend their greetings
and best wishes. Addresses were given by Rabbi Baruch Stern, spiritual
head of the congregation and Rabbi Simon Dolgin, guest speaker who leads another
Beth Jacob Congregation in Los Angeles. Both were inspiring and inspired by the
attainment of another spiritual wellspring for the continuity of the Jewish
religion and culture in this community. Entertainment was well provided by
Cantor Boris Gassin of Hollywood, formerly of Golden Gate Temple, San Francisco.
Here is a cantor with a melodious and true voice who not only provides a
pleasing rendition of liturgical music but has a delightful personality to add
to his other talents. Mr. Morrie Kraus, building chairman, who has worked so
strenuously for the attainment of this project, was presented with a gift by the
Congregation as a token of appreciation. The entire community is invited to
attend Slicoth services on Saturday midnight, Sept. 2, at which time services
will be conducted by Rabbi Stern and Cantor Gassin. Seats for the High Holy Day
services are selling rapidly and reservations can be made by phoning J-4834 or
R-1706.
September 22, 1950—1) "Fund Sets 'C' Day Drive for Oct. 9," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: In response to a urgent appeal telegraphed by Eddie
Cantor, national chairman, United Jewish Appeal, to Victor Schulman, United
Jewish Fund president, the Jewish community this week designated October 9th to
22nd as the "C Campaign"—"C" standing for cash and
collection. Rolling up their sleeves for an intensive drive to raise
enough money to equal 1949 contributions, workers will make an all out effort to
see every one in San Diego who has not as yet contributed, as well as to secure
additional gifts in order to reach the goal of $205,000. The "C
Campaign" will be under the direction of Murray D. Goodrich and Nathaniel
Ratner, general co-chairmen of the 1950 Keep the Miracle Alive Drive. San
Diego's effort in the "C Campaign" will be part of a national
mobilization organized by the United Jewish Appeal, for cash collections and
additional contributions. "The crises in Israel," says Eddie
Cantor, "means that every Jew must shoulder his responsibility and make a
sacrifice so that immigration will continue." If you have not as yet made
your contribution, or if you wish to increase your pledge, do so now by mailing
your gift to the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: ...I Was Told —... Selma Getz, Elliott Cushman, Murray Goodrich, Abe Ratner,
Ann Schoenkopf and Nate Ratner are just a few of the many members of Table No.
8. I do not know if it means that they are behind the eight ball, but they
really had a grand time. Selma Getz was the life of the party. She learned to
rhumba in 10 minutes and she can dance it....
October 6, 1950—1) "Meeting to Honor Israeli Speakers October
16," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A special mobilization
meeting to rally support of the local Jewish community behind efforts of the
United Jewish Appeal to speed the emergency transfer to Israel to tens of
thousands of homeless Jews from Iraq, Roumania, Tripolitania and other Moslem
and Easter European countries will be held here on Monday, October 16th, at
Temple Beth Israel at 8:00 p.m. Murray D. Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner,
Chairmen of the United Jewish Fund "C" Campaign announced today.
Guest speakers will be Miss Eleanore Levenson, distinguished Jewish foreign
correspondent, and former radio commentator for the Voice of Israel, and Captain
E.M.Ben-Dror, founder and former commanding officer of military units that are
now part of the Israel Defense Army.
2) "Workers Needed—Urged To Attend 'C' Breakfast at El Cortez
Hotel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Workers in the
"C" Drive will be honored at a breakfast on Sunday, October 8th, 10
a.m., jointly sponsored by Victor Schulman, President of the Fund; Murray D.
Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner, General Co-Chairmen of the Drive; and Selma Getz,
Chairman of the Women's Division. Anyone wishing to volunteer as a worker
will be cordially invited to attend the breakfast—please call Franklin 0171
and advise the Fund Office that you wish to work on this "C" Campaign
to alleviate suffering, poverty, and to make a new life for thousands of Jews
throughout the world.
3) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5...My friend of Tammany Hall wishes to inform me that Irvin Schulman, Murray
Goodrich and Abe Sackheim still have their group which continues to play twice a
week on the Muni Course...
4) "Temple Beth Israel," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ...On Tuesday, October 10th, at 3:45 p.m., the Hebrew
Day School of Temple Beth Israel will open with registration at the Temple
Center. Any child in the community of 3rd grade age and over is eligible to
attend at no charge or fee whatsoever. It is announced by Rabbi Morton J.
Cohn and Mr. M.D. Goodrich, President, that competent instructors have been
engaged to provide a Hebrew education for all boys and girls on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons after public school hours. Attendance at the Day
School is compulsory for all boys now eleven and twelve years old, who expect to
be Bar Mitzvah in the Temple... Sabbath Services—Regular Friday evening
services at Temple Beth Israel will be held at 8 p.m. and the community is
always warmly welcomed to the worship service and the Social Hour and Songfest
which follow, led by Cantor Miller. This Friday evening, Rabbi Cohn will preach
on "Beginning All Over Again," drawing his theme from the fact that
this is Shabbos B'Reshis, when the annual cycle of reading the Torah begins.
Next Friday evening, October 13th, Rabbi Cohn's Sermon, "Facing the
Inevitable," will deal with the most crucial problem faced by every human
being. It is urged that all members and their friends hear the discussion of
this vitally important topic.
October 20, 1950—1) "'Cash or Despair' Is Cry of Fund," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: $15,000 additional cash from San Diego Jewry
through the United Jewish Fund was given to Ernest Michel, Regional
Representative of the United Jewish Appeal, last Monday night at the meeting
which heard two outstanding speakers present the need in Israel. Made
possible by the partial results of the "C" Campaign, and borrowing on
pledges the $15,000 cash gift brings San Diego's cash advance to the United
Jewish Appeal to $117,000. Both Mrs. Levenson and Captain Ben-Dror gave
vivid pictures of the crisis in Israel and the need for cash now. They
stressed the fact that cash today means life to the continuous flow of
immigration to Israel. The Fund's "C" Campaign goes into its
last week, according to the chairman, Murray D. Goodrich, Nathaniel Ratner and
Mrs. Selma Getz, who appeal for everyone to make their contributions now.
"If you have not shouldered your responsibility yet do it now," these
leaders urge. Contributions are being received by phone and through the
mail at the United Jewish Fund office, 333 Plaza, Franklin 0171.
2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5:...The road to Murrietta is straight. It is now a hop-skip and a jump from San
Diego. Some recent guests were the Jack Gross', the Julius Browns, the Sol
Blooms, Ida Beck and Helen Schulman. Other vacationers were the Abe
Ratners and the Murray Goodrichs....
December 1, 1950—1) "Chanukah Greetings," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: The following members of the Jewish community extend
Chanukah Greetings to Their Friends... Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich and
Rochelle...
2) "Notice of the Report of the Nominating Committee of the United Jewish
Fund," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 13: In accordance with the
by-laws of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, the following members of the
corporation are nominated by the nominating committee for the vacancies on the
Board of Directors for a 2-year-term, 1951-53: David Block, Leo Brett, William
Burnett, Harry Farb, Manuel Fisher, Jerry Freedman, Irving Friedman, Murray
Goodrich, Ben Harris, Richard Levi, Julius Levine, Harry Mallen, Louis
Moorsteein, Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Seymour Rabin, Nathaniel Ratner, Ben
Rubin, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Ann Shelley, Henry Weinberger. Members are
further notified that any 5 members in good standing (any contributor who has
paid his previous year pledge) may nominate any member in good standing by
petition which must include an acceptance in writing by the member
nominated. Those Directors whose terms do not now expire are: Judge Jacob
Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, and Eli H. Levenson, Past Presidents. Mrs.
Gabriel Berg, I. L. Domnitz, Edward Bland, Morris Douglas, Saul Chenkin, Rodin
Horrow, Alex Newman, Abe Ratner, Morris Niederman, Dr. Robert Stone, Milton
Roberts, Nate Schiller, Abe Sackheim, Harry Snyder, Sam Sosna, Maurice Harris,
Ralph Rosenpud. Petitions for additional nominees must be presented to the
office of the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, not later than December 15, 1950,
12:00 noon.
December 15, 1950— "Fund To Hear Reports on Year's Activities," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1: The Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the United Jewish Fund of
San Diego will be held on Sunday, December 17, 1950, in the Marine Room of the
San Diego Hotel, with dinner at 6:30 p.lm. and meeting beginning promptly at
7:45... Led by Victor Schulman's President's report, and the report of the
Executive Director, Albert A. Hutler, a completer resume of the activities of
the United Jewish Fund will be given by Committee Chairmen. Final report
of the Campaign Committee under the leadership of Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner will be made, as well as the report of the Emigre Committee
by Dr. Walter Ornstein, its chairman. Max Rabinowitz, treasurer of
the Fund, will present the financial report; Sol Price, chairman of the 1950
Allocations Committee will present a report of the distribution of the money
raised. A report of the recently created Armed Services Committee, Henry
Weinberger, chairrman; and statement of activities of the Loan Fund, Morris
Niederman, Chairman, will be heard in the business meeting. Entertainment will
be furnished by Cantor Joseph Cysner of Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Cantor
Julian Miller of Temple Beth Israel. In accordance with the bylaws of the United
Jewish Fund, the Nominating Committee, with Saul Chenkin, the chairman, will
present the following candidates for membership on the Board of Directors: David
Block, Leo Brett, William Burnett, Harry Farb, Manuel Fisher, Jerry Freedman,
Irving Friedman, Murray Goodrich, Ben Harris, Richard Levi, Julius Levine, Harry
Mallen, Louis Moorsteen, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Seymour Rabin,
Nathaniel Ratner, Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Ann Shelley, Louis Steinman
and Henry Weinberger. Victor Schulman, President of the United Jewish Fund
will conduct the business meeting and Louis Steinman, chairman of the 1950
Annual Meeting Committee, will chair the balance of the evening. Other members
of the committee are Morris Douglas and Rodin Horrow. Reservations may still be
made by calling the office of the United Jewish Fund, Franklin 0171.
-1951-
January 5, 1951—1) "Beth Israel Annual Dinner-Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: By way of innovation this year's annual meeting of Congregation Beth Israel
on Thursday evening, January 18th, will be a dinner-meeting, it is announced by
M.D. Goodrich, President. A Sisterhood Committee under the chairmanship of Mrs.
Abe Sklar is preparing a delicious dinner (limited to Temple members and their
wives, at the low cost of $1.25 per plate.) Those members who cannot attend the
dinner at 6:30 p.m. are urged to come for the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Many
important items make up the agenda of the meeting. President M.D. Goodrich will
present his report of activities and achievements during 1950. Committee
Chairmen will give reports on the progress of various phases of Temple work.
Rabbi Cohn will speak to the membership on past accomplishments and future
projects. Six new directors will be elected to the Board. Plans of vital
importance to the future welfare of the Congregation will be presented, and all
Temple members are urged to attend. Remember the date, Thursday evening, January
18th, in the Temple Center. Members who wish dinner reservations are asked to
phone the Temple Secretary, F. 9-4631.
2) "Fund Annual Meting Pledges Support for 1951," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Over 200 members of the United Jewish Fund gathered at
the Annual Meeting and heard Victor Schulman, President, announce that $100,000
cash had been guaranteed before the end of the year to the United Jewish Appeal
against the forthcoming 1951 campaign. Schulman stated that the Fund had been
asked to contribute only $75,000 toward the fifty million dollar quota set by
the United Jewish Appeal. $75,000 has already been borrowed from the bank and
dispatched, the other $25,000 will be sent at once. A telegram from Henry
Morgenthau, Jr., retiring General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal,
acknowledging the advanced gift, lauded the community for its speedy fulfillment
of the appeal and the stimulation it brought to communities throughout
America. A citation was an outstanding citizen and Christian was presented
to Charles Davies, chairman of the 1950 Christian Campaign for the United Jewish
Fund. Mrs. Selma Getz, Murray D. Goodrich and Nathaniel Ratner were
presented scrolls at the dinner from the United Jewish Appeal by Eli Levenson,
Regional chairman, "in recognition of self-sacrificing effort and
leadership in 1950 in support of development of Israel and the preservation and
renewal of Jewish life at home and abroad." For the first time the
United Jewish Fund presented scrolls to organizations in recognition of their
work. The San Diego section of the National Council of Jewish Women was cited
for help to Jewish displaced persons resettled in San Diego. To the San Diego
Lasker Lodge went a citation for "outstanding community leadership in
Operation Magic Carpet in the 1950 United Jewish Fund Campaign."
Announcement of the election of 9 persons to the Key Club for outstanding
service and leadership to the United Jewish Fund of San Diego and to the
community also was made. Besides Mrs. Getz, Goodrich and Ratner, they
included Leon Heiman, outstanding worker, Mrs. Arthur Goodman, David Anfangar
and Richard Silberman for their work on the Young People's Division; Morris
Douglas for his leadership of Magic Carpet Day; and Irving Friedman for his
outstanding communal activity. The following were named to the Board of
Directors: David Block, Leo Brett, William Burnett, Harry Farb, Manuel Fisher,
Jerry Freedman, Irving Fredman, Murray Goodrich, Ben Harris, Richard Levi,
Julius Levine, Harry Mallen, Louis Moorsteen, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Sol Price,
Seymour Rabin, Nathaniel Ratner, Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Ann Shelley,
Louis Steinman and Henry Weinberger. Reports were given to the meeting by Max
Rabinowitz, Treasurer, and the Campaign Chairman, Murray D. Goodrich. Other
reports were given by Ben Harris, Allocations Committee; Morris Niederman, Loan
Fund; Henry Weinberger, Armesd Services, Walter Ornstein, Emigre, and Saul
Chenkin, Nominating. In the report of the President, Victor Schulman pointed out
that the 1950 Campaign had done better than the national level. It showed a
decrease of 10 percent in pledges while the national decrease was 18 percent,
and a 9 1/2 percent increase in the number of contributors, while the national
level was a 4 percent decrease. Schulman pointed out that there was a great deal
of loose talk about the Fund, and that he hoped that people would get their
information correct. Speaking of the reserve fund, he stated that such funds
were in pledges and had never been in cash, and could not be in cash unless the
Fund stopped operation for one year. Executive Direct (Al) Hutler in his
report pleaded for conversion of pledges in cash NOW so that the Fund might meet
its commitments to the United Jewish Appeal for 1951's advanced cash. He
reported on the Conference in Washington of the National Council of Jewish
Welfare Funds and Federations. He pointed out that it is anticipated that the
year 1951 will be a much better year, and the United Jewish Fund should raise
the amount of money that it raised in 1948. He stated that Israel was in crisis,
and that what had been gained might totter if assistance was not continued by
American Jewish communities. Cantor Joseph Cysner of Tifereth Israel
Synagogue and Miss Barbara Cohn entertained with musical selections. Louis
Steinman, chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, chaired the meeting. Other
members of his committee were Morrie Douglas and Rodin Horrow.
3) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
4) "Fund Officers Elected for 1951," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
6: In recognition of outstanding leadership, Victor Schulman, San Diego business
leader, was reelected President of the United Jewish Fund at a Board of
Directors meeting held on Wednesday, January 3, 1951. Vice presidents elected to
aid Schulman for 1951 are: Murray D. Goodrich, Morris Douglas and Louis Steinman.
Mrs. Gabriel Berg was re-elected as Secretary and Nathaniel Ratner, Treasurer.
The Executive Committee elected at the meeting will consist of Saul Chenkin, Eli
H. Levenson, Richard Levi, Louis Moorsteen, Abe Ratner, Milton Roberts and
Nathan Schiller. Committees appointed for 1951 are: Allocations
Committee—William Schwartz, Chairman, Louis Moorsteen, Eli H. Levenson, Dr. R.
Stone, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Sol Price, Abe Ratner. Finance Committee—Nate Ratner,
chairman; Manny Fisher, william Burnett, Sol Price, Sam Sosna. Collection
Committee—Ben Harris, Chairman, Harry Farb, Harry Mallen, Ann Shelley, Ralph
Hosenpud, Edward Bland, I.L. Domnitz, Richard Levi, Julius Levine, Seymour
Rabin. Campaign Advisory Committee—Murray D. Goodrich, Nate Ratner, Harry
Snyder, Morry Douglas, Irving Friedman, Rodin Harrow, Jerome Freedman, Saul
Chenkin, Al Newman, Louis Steinman. Emigre Committee—Dr. Walter Ornstein,
chairman, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I.L. Domnitz, Abe Sackheim, Louis Steinman.
Community Center Committee—Louis Steinman, Chairman, Dave Block, Nate
Schiller. Revision of Bylaws Committee—Ben Rubin, Chairman, Leo Brett,
Mitlon Roberts. Loan Fund Committee—Morris Niederman, Chairman; Morrie
Douglas, Murray D. Goodrich, Abe Ratner. Armed Services Committee—Henry
Weinberger, Chairman, and Nathan Schiller, Chairman of the Year Book Committee.
February 16, 1951—1) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 3: Returning from a visit to Omaha, Nebraska and New York City
are Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich. The Goodrichs traveled to Omaha to witness
the marriage of thier niece, Raymelle Ferer to Hub Monsky.
2) "'Heart Fund Drive' Continues in Feb," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 5: Dean Howell, member of the County Board of Supervisors,
today officially accepted the appointment as County Towns Division Chairman of
the 1951 Heart Fund drive, it was announced by Murray D. Goodrich, general
chairman. Headquarters of the drive have been established at 1307 Medico-Dental
Building, where Robert Apitz, widely-known civic leader is campaign director.
Funds from the campaign, being held nationally during February, will be used to
finance a broad three-phased program of research, education and community
cardiac service so essential to checking and controlling this ailment, Howell
aid. "This is a most worthy cause, and I know that all of the people
of San Diego County will give—and give liberally," Goodrich added.
March 2,
1951—Al Hutler, "Community Currents," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 2, congratulating Goodrich on his service to United Jewish Fund
and to the Heart Fund.
March 16, 1951—"'Before Time Runs Out,' Say U.J.F. Leaders As New Committee Begins
Work," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Appointment of Louis
Moorsteen to head the Special Gifts Division of the 1951 Fund Campaign was
announced by Rodin Horrow and Morris Douglas, Campaign Chairmen. Other
prominent civic and business leaders have accepted key post in San Diego's 1951
Combined Jewish Appeal to help raise our share of the money required for urgent
immigration and absorption needs in Israel, relief and rehabilitation in Europe
and aid to refugees in the United States, as well as to meet local and national
needs. Joining Moorsteen in accepting key campaign posts are Murray
Goodrich, past campaign chairman, who will head the campaign cabinet. Ben Harris
and Milton Roberts, both outstanding business men, will head the Large Gifts
Division. Operation "Magic Carpet" for 1951 will be led by Harry
Mallen, prominent Ben Brither. Acceptance of women's posts by Sara Goodrich, Ann
Ratner and Rose Neumann has brought to Women's Division the highest caliber of
leadership it has known in the past...
May 25, 1951—"Tifereth Israel News," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: Sabbath Evening Services May 25th—Mr. Murray Goodrich,
prominent San Diego communal leader, will be guest speaker at the Sabbath
Evening Services on May 25th at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Goodrich is a past president
of the Beth Israel Temple, has served as Campaign Chairman for the Combined
Appeal, has been active on many committees and community projects, and has
recently been honored as San Diego County Chairman of the Heart Campaign.
His subject is an important and most timely one. He will speak on "Unity
Among the Synagogues." An Oneg Shabbat social hour will follow the
services, at which time an open forum on Mr. Goodrich's subject will take
place. All are cordially invited....
June 8, 1951— 1) "Israel Bonds Chairman
Appoints Strong Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Louis
Steinman, Chairman of the San Diego Committee, Bonds of the Israel Government,
today announced the appointment of many of San Diego's leading community workers
to the executive committee. Several meetings of the executive committee
have already been held to plan activities and procedures necessary to fulfill
San Diego's share of the $500,000,000 Israel Bond Drive. Those who have
been appointed to date are: Abe Abramson, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, M.S. Berlin, Ed
Bland, David A. Block, Ed Breitbard, Lawrence Cantor, Sol Chenkin, Rabbi Morton
Cohn, Al DeSure, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Carl M. Esenoff, Harry Farb,
Arthur Gardner, Mickey Goldfarb, Mr. Mureil Goldhammer, M.D. Goodrich, Leon
Heiman, Dr. F. Hollander, Dave Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Al Hutler, Joseph J.
Kaplan, Maxwell Kaufman, Allen Lame, Arthur C. Lavine, Rabbi Monroe Levens, Dick
Levi, Julius Levin, Louis Moorsteen, Mrs. Rose Neuman, Sol Price, Mrs. Sol
Price, Nate Ratner Mrs. Sally Ratner, Dr. Oscar G. Ravin, V.J. Schulman, Mrs.
Pearl Slayen, Abe Snyder, Dr. George Solomon, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Isadore
Teacher,
Rubin Umansky, Henry Weinberger, Frank Winicki, Hyman S. Wolf and Fred Yaruss.
August 3, 1951—"Home for Aged Affair is Huge Success," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: The July 29th affair for the San Diego Hebrew Home for
the aged proved to be a tremendous success. More than one thousand people
visited the beautiful home and grounds of Max Maisel and Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Silver. Both the Guardians and the Ladies' auxiliary are to be congratulated for
their heroic efforts on this day. The lucky winner of the Philco
refrigerator was Mrs. Saul Frank,, 4312 Alabama St., and the winner of the
Crosley television set was the Rose Dry Goods Co., South Los Angeles St., Los
Angeles. Thanks is extended to the entire Jewish community for its wonderful
support by Arthur Glickman, general chairman of the event. Despite the huge
crowds, the well oiled machinery set up by the various committees kept
everything running smoothly to the satisfaction of all the visitors. Up to this
time it has not been learned how much money was raised last Sunday, but as has
been stated, all monies raised will go toward the building of the new wing for
the Home of the Aged. The committees who made the affair possible are as
follows: General Chairman, Arthur Glickman; Coordinating Chairman, Sol Chenkin;
Games of Skill, Al De Sure and Allie Ferrer; Cashiers, Carl Esenoff and
Mike Cain; Drinks and Refreshments, Harry Bied and Yale Kahn; Raffles, Joe
Martin and Sam Addleson; Publicity, Rod Horrow and Henry Price; Legal Adviser,
Lewis Karp; Equipment, Murray Goodrich, General treasurer, Zel Greenberg.
At press time it was not possible to learn all the names of all the men who did
an outstanding job helping with the games of skill and other activities. The
chairman wishes to extend his personal thanks to all those who helped make this
event the outstanding success of the year.
September 28, 1951—"The following members of the Jewish Community
extend New Years Greetings to their Friends," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 9: 1951/5711 ... Mr. and Mrs. Murray Goodrich and Rochelle...
October 12, 1951— 1) "Committee Formed to Honor Dr.
Sachar," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 7: Dr. A.P. Nasatir, chairman of the Brandeis University
Committee, today announced that a dinner would be held on Tuesday, October 30 at
the El Cortez Hotel for which Dr. A.L. Sachar, President of the University,
would be present as the guest of honor. Arrangements for the dinner are being
handled by Morris Kraus. Serving with Dr. and Mrs. Nasatir and Mr. and Mrs.
Kraus as a Brandies University Committee are: Rabbis and Mesdames Morton J.
Cohn, Monroe Levens and Baruch Stern. also Doctors and Mesdames J.A. Kwint,
Robert Stone, and Ernest Wolf, and Messrs. and Mesdames Samuel Addleson, Abraham
Abramson, Elias Berwin, Edward Breitbard, Morris Douglas, Harry E. Farb, Jerome
Freedman, Murray Goodrich, Rodin S. Horrow, Albert Hutler, Maxwell Kaufman,
Edward Kitaen, Eli Levenson, Harry Mallen, Lou Mogy, Maury Novak, Sol Price,
Milton Roberts, David Schloss, Victor Schulman, Wm. B. Schwartz, Isadore Teacher
and Henry Weinberger. This is the first occasion on which Dr. Sachar will
speak to the San Diego community on Brandeis University.
2) "Red Feather Drive Opens in San Diego," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: The 1951 Community Chest is in full swing with over 3,000
enthusiastic workers scouring the city to raise $551,000 for the needs of over
51 agencies...Special Gifts for the Chest which last year was headed by Irving
Friedman is this year headed by Daniel Loewenthal, a former member of the Fund
Board and now President of Travelers Aid. Working with him among others are: Sol
Price, Murray Goodrich, Harry Farb, Lou Steinman, Zel Camiel, Irving Friedman
and Maxwell Kaufman...
November 9, 1951—1) "Jewish Community to Welcome Barkley," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: On Sunday, November 11th, the Jewish Community will
turn out to hear Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States, at the
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, under the sponsorship of the Bonds for Israel
Committee, head by Louis Steinman, Chairman, and Murray Goodrich and Victor
Schulman, co-sponsor of the Rally. The committee has arranged series of
events which has stimulated the community to prepare for the "Veep's"
visit. Vice President and Mrs. Barkley will arrive by air on Sunday
afternoon. They will be met by leaders of the community and they will then
proceed to the Manor Hotel. At 5:30 p.m. a dinner will be held in the Terrace
Room of the Manor Hotel to which more than 300 people have been invited. The
Vice-Pres. will address this group on behalf of the Bonds for Israel campaign.
The dinner arrangements are in the capable hands of the Jolly 16 Club and the
Women's Division of the Bond Committee. Chairmen for this affair are Mrs. Al
Neuman and Mrs. George Neumann. Starting at 8:30 p.m. a giant Bond Rally
will be held at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 30th and Howard Streets. Reserved
seats for this event will be handled through the Bond Office, 238 Spreckels
Bldg., Telephone F-5688. Arrangements for the Rally at the Synagogue is under
the direction of Alex Newman, President of Tifereth Israel. A corps of hostesses
and ushers will be on hand to offer direction. The overflow crowd expected
will be able to hear the Vice President at other vantage points in the
Synagogue. Since seating space is limited those wishing to attend are urged to
call the Bond office for reserved seats. There will be tables set up at the
Synagogue to handle last minute reservations.
2) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 4:
3) November
9, 1951—Al Hutler, "Community Currents," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2:
November 21, 1951—1) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1
Seen presenting the Israel Bond Scroll to Vice Pres Barkley
are Murray Goodrich, Louis Steinman and Sol Price.
2) "'Keep Israel Alive'—Vice President Urges," Southwestern
Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: "The Cause of Israel appeals to every human
being who believes in justice and decency. There could be no greater disaster
than the collapse of Israel." These were the worlds of Vice President Alben
W. Barkley Sunday night when he addressed a rally in Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
at which a new community total of $200,000.00 was pledged for the purchase of
State of Israel Independence Bonds. The Vice President's talk so stirred
the community that the leadership of the United Jewish Fund and the San Diego
Committee for B.I. G. (Bonds of the Israel Government) is taking steps to
guarantee $250,000 worth of bond purchases within the next ten days. "It is
essential that Israel fortify its economy so that it can continue to take its
place with the free nations of the earth. No nation can stay free without a
solid economy and these bonds that you are being urged to pledge will guarantee
to insure Israel's continuing to take its place with the free nations of the
earth," Barkley told the hundreds of members of the San Diego Jewish
Community who were present in the Synagogue. Presiding at the rally was
Louis Steinman, chairman of the San Diego Committee for B.I.G.; the sponsoring
organization for the Vice President's appearance in San Diego. Victor Schulman,
co-chairman of the San Diego Committee, presented an 8-foot scroll to the Vice
President expressing the Jewish community's appreciation to Barkley. The scroll
will be available for more signatures at both Temple and Synagogue and meetings
in the next few weeks. Hundreds marched to the dais of the Synagogue to
give their pledges to buy parts of the $500,000,00.00 Israel Bond issue.
George A. Scott, president of the San Diego Council of Churches declared,
"The cause of Israel is both for Jews and non-Jews." He paid
tribute to the Vice President and said, "his talk was one which should have
been heard by all Americans." Mr. Scott expressed his concern for
Israel's economic future by purchasing a $1,000 bond in the name of Jerry Levens,
son of Rabbi Monroe Levens. Before the rally, Vice President and Mrs.
Barkley were guests at a dinner in the Hotel Manor. Rabbi Monroe Levens
delivered the invocation and Cantor Julian Miller led in the signing of the
"Star Spangled Banner." Acting Mayor Schneider welcomed the Vice
President on behalf of the city and urged the all out support of the sale of
Israel Bonds. Federal Judge Weinberger also welcomed the Veep. More than
100,000.00 was pledged for the purchase of Israel Bonds at the dinner. Mrs.
William L. Moss, chairman of Women for B.I.G., presented Mrs. Barkley with an
orchid on behalf of the Women's Division and the Jewish Community. Mrs.
Rose Neumann was chairman of the Dinner Committee. Mesdames Julia Neumann, Mary
Kantor and Rose Gordon assisted her. Mrs. Eve Chenkin was in charge of the
decorations. The Jolly Sixteen contributed the table decorations and Mrs.
Barkley's orchid. Monday morning, the Vice President held a press conference
with representatives of all the local press and news services. Every radio
station was represented and took tape recordings of his remarks which dealt with
the subjects of Israel and world affairs. Messrs. Louis Steinman, Victor
Schulman, Murray D. Goodrich and Sol Price said farewell and God's speed to the
Vice President and Mrs. Barkley on their departure for Los Angeles. Murray D.
Goodrich and Victor Schulman have accepted the co-chairmanship of the San Diego
Committee of Bonds for Israel Government. Mr. Harry Zall has accepted the
chairmanship of the Special Sales Committee.
3) "Notice of Annual Meeting and Report of Nominating
Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Notice is hereby
given of the Annual Meeting of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego to be held on
Sunday, December 9, 1951, at the El Cortez Hotel. The annual election of members
of the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies will be held at this time at or
about 8:00 p.m. The Nominating Committee submitting the names for election to
the Board of Directors includes: Harry Farb, Chairman; Mrs. Gabriel Berg; Ben
Harris, Harry Mallen, Nathaniel Ratner, Harry Snyder, Ruben Umansky. A)
Nomination for Members of the Board of Directors for 2-year Terms (1952-1954):
Abe Abramson, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Jack Gross, David
Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Yalke Kahn, Morry Levenson, B.B.
Margolis, Dr. A.P.Nasatir, Milton Roberts, Nathan Schiller, Albert Steinman, Dr.
Robert M. Stone, Harry Snyder, Ruben Umansky, Alex Wise. B) Members of the Board
of Directors whose terms do not expire: Past Presidents—Judge Jacob
Weinberger; Nathan F. Baranov; Eli H. Levenson; Rabbis—Rabbi Morton J. Cohn;
Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Baruch Stern; Areas—Arthur L. Cohen, Elmer Glaser,
William Schwartz; David Block; William Burnett; Harry Farb; Manuel Fisher;
Jerome Freedman; Irving Friedman; Arthur Gardner; Murray D.Goodrich; Ben Harris;
Richard Levi; Julius Levin, Harry Mallen, Louis Moorsteen; Dr. W. Ornstein, Sol
Price; Seymour Rabin; Nathaniel Ratner, Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Louis
Steinman, Henry Weinberger. C) Members of the Board of Directors whose
terms expire: Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Edward Bland, Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz,
Morris Douglas, Rodin Horrow; Ralph Hosenpud, Alex Newman, Morris Niederman, Abe
Ratner, Dr. Oscar Ravin, Milton Roberts, Abe Sackheim, Nathan Schiller, Victor
Schulman, Mrs. Anna Shelley, Sam Sosna, Dr. Robert Stone, Harry Snyder, Reuben
Umansky. D) In accordance with the By-Laws of the United Jewish Fund,
independent nominations of candidates for election at the annual meeting may
also be made by any 5 members (paid up contributors) provided the same is
delivered with the written acceptance of the candidate to the Secretary or
Executive Director of the Corporation no later than Friday, November 30, 1951,
5:00 p.m.
December 7, 1951—1) "UJF Honors Schulman and Workers At Meeting Sunday," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: The year's activities of the United Jewish Fund will
be reviewed by the membership at the 18th Annual Dinner meeting on Sunday,
December 9th, at the El Cortez. The Don Room will find San Diego Jewry
gathered to honor Victor J. Schulman, President of the Fund for the past two
years. Key workers and "Early Morning Fund Raisers" in the campaign
will receive awards from the United Jewish Appeal and the United Jewish Fund.
Schulman will receive the applause of the Jewish community for his energetic
leadership in communal affairs. A member of the Fund Board of Directors since
1943, he has served as President, Vice President and Chairman of many
committees. His activity reflected itself in the successful results of the 1951
Combined Jewish Appeal which raised over $206,000. Honored along with
Schulman will be Ewart Goodwin, Christian Committee Chairman of the Appeal.
Goodwin, one of San Diego's outstanding civic and business leaders, earlier
awarded a Christian-Palestine Fellowship award for travel and study in Israel
and Lebanon, will be presented with an award for his "sincere interest in
humanity." Business of the meeting will center around the election of
20 members of the Fund to the Board of Directors for a term of two years. To be
presented by the Nominating Committee, Harry Farb, Chairman, for election to the
Board are: Morris Douglas, Jack Gross, David Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Ralph
Hosenpud, Yale Kahn, Morry Levenson, B.B. Margolis, Louis Mogy, Dr. A.P. Nasatir,
Milton Roberts, Nathan Schiller, Albert Steinbaum, Dr. Robert M. Stone, Harry
Snyder, Ruben Umansky, and Alex Wise. Petitions have been presented for
inclusion on the ballot so that this year, there will be a contested election
for the vacant posts. Among those to be singled out for special praise are Rodin
Horrow and Morrie Douglas, general campaign co-chairmen; Mrs. M.D. Goodrich,
Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Al Neumann, Women's Division Co-Chairmen. Also
Louis Moorsteen, Milton Roberts, Harry Mallen and Ben Harris, Chairmen of
various divisions. Elections to the "Key Club," highest honor to be
awarded by the Fund, will be announced at the dinner. Guests will include
Harry Rothberg, California Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, who will
present awards; A.J. Sutherland and Charles Davies, former recipients of awards,
and past presidents Judge Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov and Eli H.
Levenson. Levenson, Chairman of the annual meeting, announced that
reservations may be made by calling F-0171. He called to the attention of
the community that only members of the Fund could vote. A member is defined as
one who is a current contributor to the United Jewish Fund and has paid his
previous year's pledge.
2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Sunlovers
heading toward Palm Springs recently with their families were the Arthur Guyers,
the Morrie Levensons, the Murray Goodriches, the Abe Ratners and Mr. and Mrs.
William Fox
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January 11, 1952—1) "Goodrich Names to Joint
Defense Board," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Murray D. Goorich,
president of M.D. Goodrich and Co., and vice president of the United Jewish Fund
has been named to the National Council of the Joint Defense Appeal (JDA), it was
announced today by Council Chairman Sidney C. Moyer of Youngstown, Ohio.
Mr. Goodrich is also general chairman of the San Diego County Heart Association
and is a director of the Boys' Club, the Travelers' Aid, the Guardians and the
San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged.
2) "C.J.F. W. Holds Western Conference," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 5: Full analysis and joint action on issues currently confronting
Jewish communities will feature the 1952 Western States Regional Assembly of the
Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds to be held January 18029 at the
Lafayette Hotel in Long Beach, according to Eli H. Levenson, Regional Vice
President, who is chairman of the Program Committee. Opening the intensive
examination of issues will be the all day session on Friday, January 18, when
discussion will take place on "New Directions in Planning for Local
Services," at which Morris Douglas, vice president of the Fund, will be the
Workshop Leader. Mr. Levenson, whose name has been placed in nomination
for the presidency of the region, will act as chairman of the Saturday evening
dinner meeting when Sydney Hollander of Baltimore will lead a discussion of
"Community Relations and the MacIver Report." The Sunday,
January 20th morning session will feature a workshop on fund raising and
budgeting in which successful campaigning and budgeting techniques will be
discussed. Time will also be spent on the Israeli Bond sales and its
implications for the 1952 Welfare Fund Campaign. Albert A. Hutler, Executive
Director of the Fund, will be the professional consultant in this session.
Besides those participating in the program of the conference, many community
leaders from San Diego are planning to attend. Among them are Mrs. Gabriel Berg,
Victor Schulman and Murray D. Goodrich.
February 8, 1952—1) "U.J.F. Names New Leaders For the
1952 Campaign: Snyder, Moorsteen, Price Accept Co-Chairmanship," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: A new departure from the conventional will be
introduced in the coming annual campaign of the United Jewish Fund, it was
announced by Murray D. Goodrich, President. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gross were
named to top positions in the 1952 Combined Jewish Appeal. Well known for
his leadership in the local business and civic world, Mr. Gross will lead the
drive as general campaign chairman. In his leadership of the campaign this year,
Gross will have the assistance of Louis Moorsteen, Harry Snyder and Sol Price,
who have accepted the co-chairmanship of the campaign....This week was marked by
many conferences to plan campaign program and strategy. In these, Chairmen
Gross, Moorsteen, Price and Snyder, joined with former Campaign Chairman Victor
Schulman, Louis Steinman, Max Rabinowitz, Nathaniel Ratner, MOrris Douglas,
Rodin Horrow, Sol Chenkin, Irving Friedman, Eli Levenson and M.D. Goodrich,
President of the Fund.
2) "Beth Israel To Install New
Officers," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: Sabbath services at
Congregation Beth Israel this Friday evening at 8 p.m. will feature a beautiful
and impressive Service of Installation of new Officers and Directors. The
following will be installed: Morris W. Douglas, President; M. D. Goodrich, Vice
President; Dr. Robert M. Stone, Treasurer; Mack Esterson, Richard F. Lustig and
Mrs. Maury B. Novak, Directors. Nathan Schiller, immediate past president of the
Congregation, will also be honored during the Installation by being elevated to
the office of Honorary President. Rabbi Cohn's brief sermon will be on a theme
pertinent to the Installation....
March 21, 1952—1) "Fund Drive Organizes Explains New Plans," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: First phase of organization plans for the 1952 United
Jewish Fund's Combined Appeal was completed with the announcement that the
Advance Gifts Division will begin its work next Monday. Organization of
the Christian Division, headed by Jesse L. Haugh, president of the San Diego
Transit System, way according to Irving Friedman, liaison chairman. At the same
time Chairman Jack Gross announced that Sam Addleson and Sol Bloom would head
the Business Districts Division and work would begin immediately. Responsible
for raising the largest proportion of the total budget, the Advanced Gifts
Division will be led by Mr. Gross and his co-chairmen Sol Price, Harry Snyder
and Louis Moorsteen. Other workers in the Division will include M.D.
Goodrich, Victor Schulman, Eli H. Levenson, Rodin Horrow, Irving Friedman, Sol
Goodman, Ruben Umansky, Ben Rubin, Max Rabinowitz, Morry Douglas and Ralph
Hosenpud. Called one of the most ingenious plans for combined fund raising, this
years appeal will do three jobs in order to save the Jewish community from three
major fund raising efforts according to Jack Gross, General Chairman.
Under the campaign plan, free money (charity dollars) will continue to be
allocated to the United Jewish Appeal, Histadrut and other Israel agencies, to
national institution and agencies, ie: hospitals, religious institutions,
Anti-Defamation League, American Jewish Committee. Local welfare agencies,
members of the Federation such as the Jewish welfare Society and the Old Folk's
home will also be beneficiaries. Loan money (investment dollars)
will be loaned to Israel through community purchase of Israel Government Bonds. Local
Capital Needs for the future in San Diego will be taken care of through the
creation of a trust fund for this purpose. Bulk of the money raised will again
be used for the United Jewish Appeal and its agencies, the United Israel Appeal,
Joint Distribution Committee and the United Service for New Americans. These
agencies are responsible for the care of Jews in Europe and Moslem countries,
their immigration to Israel and America, meeting their needs in the new State
and resettlement in the United States. An increased of 30 percent over 1951
giving will be necessary to meet the needs of the 1952 drive.
2) "U.J.A. Conference Here March 30th Opens Campaign," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: San Diego will host the Southern California Zone
Conference of the United Jewish Appeal on Sunday, March 30th from 10 a.m. till
3:00 p.m., at the El Cortez Hotel. Campaign Chairman Jack Gross and his
co-chairmen stated that the Conference will act as the kickoff for the local
Combined Jewish Appeal. They ask everyone to attend the meeting and luncheon to
consider up-to-the-minute reports of the critical needs confronting the Agencies
supported by the United Jewish Appeal in Israel, Europe, North Africa and other
areas. More than 200 delegates covering large and small communities throughout
the area are expected to attend. There will be no solicitation of funds. Dr.
Jorge Garcia- Granados, Central American statesman, formerly Guatemalan
Ambassador to the United States and former representative of Guatemala to the
United Nations will be the principal speaker at the meeting. As a representative
at the United Nations, he played the key role in fighting the diplomatic battles
that led to the establishment and finally the admission of Israel into the U.N.
on May 11, 1949. He is the author of the informative and moving best
seller: "The Birth of Israel: The Drama As I Saw It." Other
speakers and honored guests will include Rabbi Max Nussbaum, noted scholar and
lecturer, former Rabbi of Great Jewish Congregation in Berlin and now the
spiritual leader of Temple Israel in Hollywood, California; Nick Lucas, star of
radio, screen and variety states throughout America and Europe, Sholem Sontup,
National Field Director of the United Jewish Appeal will also be present.
Announcement of the meeting came from Conference Chairman Murray D. Goodrich and
co-chairmen Max Lipin of Los Angeles, Jake Kozloff of Las Vegas and Ben Tufeld
of Pasadena. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. with lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Luncheon places may be reserved, at $2.75 per plate, by calling Franklin
0171. The luncheon and meeting are open to the public.
April 4, 1952—1) Photo and caption, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1:
2) "U.J.A. Conference Raises
$210,000 Here," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Fifty thousand
dollars in cash as an advance on the 1952 Campaign was presented by the United
Jewish Fund on behalf of San Diego Jewry to the United Jewish Appeal last
Sunday. Over 200 persons attended. Joining with other communities throughout the
southland, at the United Jewish Appeal Regional Conference held in San Diego,
San Diego's advance gift helped to swell the total advance urgently requested by
the UJA to $210,000. Voted one of the outstanding affairs to come to San Diego in
many years, the Conference heard Jack Benny, noted entertainer; Dr. Jorge
Garcia-Granados, Chief of the United Nations Delegation from Guatemala; and
Rabbi Max Nussbaum, leading Rabbi of Los Angeles. San Diegans participating in
the conference included Murray W. (sic, D) Goodrich, who acted as chairman of
the conference; Eli H. Levenson, President of the Western Region, Council of
Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds; Mrs. Jack Gross and Mrs. Victor Schulman,
Co-Chairmen of the Women's Division of the Fund, who participated in the morning
panel; and Carl Esenoff, President of the San Diego Federation of Jewish
Agencies, who welcomed the delegates to the Conference.
April 4, 1952—Photo and Caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page
17:
May 2, 1952—"Layman's Sabbath at Beth Israel," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: This Friday evening, May 2nd, will be observed at
Temple Beth Israel as Layman's Sabbath. Among the Temple members who will
participate in the service are Morris W. Douglas, M.D. Goodrich, Morris
Niederman, Nathan Schiller and Henry Weinberger. The pulpit message will
be given by Maxwell Kaufman, a member of the Temple and Publisher of the
Southwestern Jewish Press. His message promises to be stimulating and
challenging. Services commence at 8 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will occupy the pulpit and preach the sermon at regular
Sabbath services Friday evening, May 9th. All Sabbath Eve services at
Temple Beth Israel are broadcast over Radio Station KCBQ, from 8:30 to 9 p.m.
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