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-1946-
April 18, 1946—"J.W.B. Activities," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: ...During the week, the USO—Jewish welfare Board
staff visited both Camp Pendleton and Camp Elliott and attended services with
Chaplain Sobel at both these stations. Refreshments were served and
discussion hour held after the services. Our hospital committee visited the
Santa Marguerita camp hospital, and Camp Pendleton, and the Balboa Naval
Hospital, bringing gifts and refreshments to all the Jewish patients. Mrs.
Mollie Ratner is chairman of this committee, and is assited by Mrs. Sarah
Giller...
July 11, 1946—1)"Congregation Tifereth Israel," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: "It was Ratner day last Saturday at Congregation
Tifereth Israel as a Jewish name was given to the newly born daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Seymour Ratner and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marco Ratner.
Great-uncles Nate Ratner and Joe Spatz came especially for the
celebration. Kiddush and refreshments were served after the services by
the Ratner family and also by Mrs. Shifferson in memory of her husband's
Yahrzeit...
2) "Welcome Daughter," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr.
and Mrs. Seymour J. Ratner of La Mesa announce the birth of their first child, a
daughter, on July 4th at Mercy Hospital. The baby weighted 8 lbs 5 1/2 ozs.
and is named Sherrill Ann. Grandparents welcoming the baby are Mr. and Mrs.
Marco Ratner of La Mesa and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Peikin of Washington, D.C.
Sherill Ann is also welcomed by a great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Spatz of San
Diego. Mrs. Spatz is Mrs. Ratner Sr.'s mother.
3) "It's a Boy," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: A boy was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Ratner of 4244 Central avenue on July 5th at Mercy
Hospital. The baby is being named Milton Richard. He joins his
two-year-old sister, Ronna, in the Ratner nursery. His grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Marco Ratner of La Mesa and Mrs.
Rovech of San Francisco. Mrs. Mary Spatz of San Diego is his great-grandmother.
4) "Vacationing in New York," (sic) Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Marco Ratner of Dillon Drive in La Mesa have as
houseguests Mrs. Ratner's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Spatz
of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Spatz expect to be in San Diego for a few weeks
and many pleasant affairs are being planned for them."
-1947-
March 6, 1947—"Mary Spatz Dies at Age of 70,"page 5: Mrs. Mary
Spatz, a 17-year resident of San Diego, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, at
the age of 70 after a brief illness. Mrs. Spatz resided at 4242 Central
Avenue. Services were conducted from the Merkeley-Austin Mortuary on
Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Rabi Ephraim Siegel officiating. Burial was at the
Home of Peace Cemetery. An ardent member of the Hebrew Home for the Aged,
Mrs. Spatz was also affiliated with the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood.
Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Marco Ratner of San Diego, and Mrs. Ann
Tax of Alhambra; sons, Herman of New York and Joe M. of San Diego; and six
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
June 19, 1947—"Jewish War Vets," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: The patients at the Naval Hospital were recently presented
with three gross of large crystal ashtrays by the Jewish War Veterans auxiliary,
whose president is Mrs. Joe M. Spatz. This particular project was
supervised by Mrs. Marco M. Ratner, Hospital Chairman, of the
organization. The type of each tray presented by the group were especially
suited for bed patients since they are so constructed that a cigarette
automatically goes out when placed in the tray. The Auxiliary gives monthly
parties for the hospitalized service men in the lounge at the Naval Hospital
providing food, entertainment and junior hostesses...
-1949-
June 1949—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: On June 9, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will be the
guest speaker at the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood's final meeting of the '48-'49
season. Mrs Sidney Newman, president will preside and the hostesses for
the evening will be Mesdames: Sam Moder, Paul Moss, Julius Penn, Milton Pokrass,
Frank Pomeranz, Charles Press, Ben Press, Henry Price, Marco Datner (sic Ratner),
Woodrow Ratner...
November 1949—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: A hilarious comedy entitled Women in White will
be the attraction on the calendar of events for the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
Luncheon to be presented Nov. 10, at 12 o'clock noon at Tifereth Israel
Synagogue, 30th and Howard Streets. The cast will include Sisterhood members:
Mesdames Sidney Smith, Harry Wax, Marco Ratner, Jennie Siner, Abe Smith and Sam
Druskin. The play will be directed by Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe
Levens, program chairman. A delightful luncheon is being planned under the
capable chairmanship of Mrs.Wm Moss, assisted by the following board members:
Mesdames Sidney Newman, Monroe Levens, Laurence Cantor, Alex Newman,
Eddie Cantor, Sam Addleson, Wm Breitbard, David Doctor, Zel Greenberg, Paul
Nestor, David Frank, Sidney Goldstein, Moe Hershey, Sam Brenes, Ben Gordon and
Sol Addis...
-1950-
March 10, 1950—1) "Tifereth Israel
Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: In tune with the
times, the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood program theme "Fashions to Survive
Income Tax" will be presented at their annual installation of officers
March 14th—a 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the Synagogue, 30th and Howard. Rabbi
Monroe Levens is to officiate in seating the following officers: Mesdames
Sidney Newman, reelected President for the ensuing year; Herman Sarfan, 1st Vice
President; Edward Cantor, 2nd Vice President; Sidney Smith, 3rd Vice President;
Henry Price, Corresponding Secretary; Marco Ratner, Recording Secretary;
Herman Tulchinsky, Treasurer; Lawrence Cantor, Financial Secretary; Zel
Greenberg and Alex Newman, Parliamentarians; Moss Addleson, Auditor; and Board
Members Sam Addleson, Wm. Breitbard, David Frank, Sam Geller, Sidney Goldstein,
Moe Hershey, Julius Levine, Harry Mallen, Wm. Moss, Paul Nestor, Frank Pomeranz,
Itz Penter, Abe Ratner, Woodrow Ratner, Harris Rubel, S. Rubin, Abe
Sackheim, Sara Shelley, Joe Spatz, I. Teacher, Harry Wax, Harry Weisberg with
Mrs. Monroe Levens and Mrs. Al Neuman as Honorary Members...
2) "Temple Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7:
In keeping with her high standards of programming, Mrs. Sam Friedman, progrram
chairman of the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, will present Dr. Richmond Barbour
as guest speaker at the march meeting of the Temple Sisterhood. Dr. Barbour,
director of Child Guidance with the public schools, will speak on .."Common
Problems of Children." Mrs. Murray D.Goodrich, president, announces that
the luncheon meeting will be held in the Temple Center, 3rd and Laurel Sts., on
Wednesday, March 15th. Luncheon will be served at 11:45 a.m. according to Mrs.
Abe Sklar and Mrs. Harris Rubel, general chairmen. Promising an unusually
delicious luncheon are the hostesses for the day, Mrs. Marco Ratner and
Mrs. Jane Drexler....In order to facilitate luncheon preparations the hostesses
ask you—please—to make reservations for yourself and your guests as soon as
possible. You may phone Mrs. Ratner at H 6-9263...
April 28, 1950—"Sisterhood's Kitchen Jamboree," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will close its very
successful season with a gala luncheon and program at the Tifereth Israel
Synagogue, 30th and Howard Streets, on Tuesday, May 9th, at 12 o'clock...(A)
novel and hilarious musical variety will be presented. To quote: "The
Lettercarriers Auxiliary Kitchen Band and Show is unique in the entertainment
world. It gives Kitchen utensils a "lift" into the aesthetic realm of
Art and Music." Come and hear this unusal band composed of 18 ladies who
have converted the lowliest kitchen gadget into an instrument of rhythm and
melody. Mrs. Abe Ratner and Mrs. Monroe Levens are program chairmen who
will present this very unusual program for the day's entertainment. Mrs. Sam
Sklar will be assisted by Mesdames Marco Ratner (and others)...
September 8, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ...Did You Know —Messrs. and Mesdames Sam Addleson,
Herman Sarfan, Bill Solof, Marco Ratner, Lou Solof and Sam Rassin were all seen
at Murietta Hot Springs....
October 6, 1950—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: ...The response to the call for Rummage has been most
gratifying. The Pick-Up Committee will be glad to call at your home any time to
relieve you of your old clothes, furniture, bric-a-brac, etc. Call Chairman,
Mrs. H. Wax, R 4352; the Synagogue, T-1-5529; Mrs. E. Cantor, R-0254, Mrs. H.
Sarfan, R-5661; Mrs. M. Ratner, H 6-9263, or deliver your bundle to 1302 Market
St. Proceeds from this annual affair go toward the maintenance of the
religious school and synagogue activities. Do your share.
November 3, 1950—"J.W.V. Auxiliary," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 9: ...Saturday night 20 hospitalized veterans were guests of the
Post and Auxiliary at the football game in Aztec Bowl. Tess Furst and Marshall
Starr accompanied the men and served them refreshments. Mollie Ratner and Faye
Naliboff visited the Sunshine school Oct. 25 and brought ice cream and cookies
for the youngsters...
November 17, 1950—"Jewish War Veterans," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: Jewish War Veterans Post 185 is sponsoring a party for
hospitalized veterans in the U.S. naval Hospital tubercular ward Tuesday, Nov.
21. Approximately 220 patients are served at these monthly affairs. Hospital
Chairman Jean Spatz will be in charge. Child Welfare Chairman Mollie
Ratner, Bea Apelman and ann Cantor visited the Sunshine School, Nov. 15 and
served the children ice cream and homemade cookies. Apple jusice and sauce were
also brought. These are used in the diets of the children...
December 15, 1950—"Jewish War Veterans And
Auxiliary," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: Hurry! Hurry!
Hurry The Jewish War Veterans Post No. 185 and Auxiliary have a gala New Years
Eve Dinner Dance arranged for your pleasure. Food galore...Favors..Noisemakers..Exchange
Hall, 30th at Meade, is the place...Dancing til?...Due to the size of the hall,
reservations will be limited to 150. For additional information, call Joe Spatz
at Talbot 4739. A Chanukah and Christmas ward party is being planned by
Hospital Chairman Jean Spatz and her committee for the patients in the U.S.
Naval Hospital tubercular ward. Special holiday goodies (baked by the Auxiliary
Sisters), novel games and an appropriate gift for each of the 220 veterans will
be some of the highlights of the evening, Tuesday, December 19th. Also, in
keeping with the holiday season, Child Welfare Chairman Mollie Ratner has
planned a party for the children in Sunshine School. She will bring them home
made cookies and ice cream. They, too, will receive gifts. The
Auxiliary is holding a Rummage Sale Wednesday, December 20th, and would
appreciate your donation of discarded articles, in good condition. Please phone
Talbot 6438 to have your bundle picked up. Due to the holiday season, there will
not be a social meeting for December. The next business meeting will be Monday,
January 15, 1951, in Veterans War Memorial Bldg.
-1951-
January 5, 1951—"Jewish
War Veterans," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: The Jewish War
Veterans Post. No. 185 Auxiliary sponsored a Chanukah and Christmas party in the
U.S. Naval Hospital tuberculosis ward for 220 patients. Hospital Chairman Jean
Spatz was in charge of arrangements. Child Welfare Chairman Mollie Ratner, Ann
Perlmutter and Freda Nestor brought home-made cookies and refreshments to the
children in Sunshine School. Each child also received a Christmas gift from the
ladies. The New Year's Eve affair, held at Exchange Hall, was a huge success.
Everyone present agreed that "a good time was had by all."...
January 19, 1951—"Jewish War Veterans
Auxiliary," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: "Through the efforts of Jewish
War Veterans Post No. 185 Auxiliary, Cantor Brothers donated a deep freeze to
the children of Sunshine School. Mrs. Ann Cantor and President Esther Levitt
made the presentation to Mrs. Eva L. Ritchie, school principal. The freezer will
enable the school to have additional ice cream and fruit juices on hand so that
the youngsters can have them more often. Child Welfare Chairman Mollie Ratner
has planned a monthly party for the children and will bring them ice cream and
cookies Wednesday...
February 2, 1951—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Election," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will hold their regular
luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 12 o'clock at Tifereth israel
Synagogue. Mrs. Sydney Newman will preside. Important business of the day will
be the election of officers for the ensuing year. The following have been
nominated: —President, Mrs. Eddie Cantor; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Harry Wax, 2nd
Vice Pres: Mrs Harry Mallen; 3rd Vice Pres, Mrs. Woodrow Ratner; Corre. Sec.,
Mrs. Henry Price; Rec. Sec., Mrs. Marco Ratner; Fin. Sec., Mrs. Lorry Cantor;
Treas., Mrs. Sara Shelley; Parliamentarian, Mrs. Warren Oglesby, and Auditor,
Mrs. Sol Frank...
March 2, 1951—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: On Tuesday, March 13, at the regular monthly luncheon
meeting of the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood to be held at the Synagogue, 30th and
Howard St., Mrs. Sidney Newman will relinquish her gavel to Mrs. Eddie Cantor,
newly elected president. Other officers to be installed at a unique
installation service will be Mmes Harry Wax, 1st V.P.; Harry Mallen, 2nd V.P.;
Woodrow Ratner, 3rd V.P.; Marco Ratner, Recording Sec'y; Henry Price,
Corr. Sec'y; Lorry Cantor, Financial Sec'y; Sara Shelley, Treas; Warren Ogelsby,
Parliamentarian; S. Frank, Auditor. Captains Lee Greenberg, Lucille Rubel,
Sara Shelley, and Molly Sackheim of Circles 6 and 7, have planned a super deluxe
luncheon and program for the afternoon. Make reservations by phoning Mrs.
Shelley, T-1-5081, Mrs. Sackheim, W-8-3304, and Mrs. Greenberg, T-1-8033.
May 11, 1951—"Jewish War Veterans," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 9: A May Day Party was sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans Post
No. 185 Auxiliary for 55 youngsters in the Sunshine School. Child Welfare
Chairman Mollie Ratner and Jean Spatz brought a case of applesauce which is used
for the spastic children. The children enjoyed the candy, ice cream and cookies
that were baked by Sister Faye Naliboff...
May 25, 1951—"S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged Aux," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Preparations have been completed for the May Day
Luncehon, to be held on Tuesday, May 29th. Reservations should be made as
soon as possible by phoning any one of the following numbers, T-1-2919, J-1395
or J-5588. The folowing are new board members of hte Ladies Auxiliary: Mmes
Gloria Abelson, Jennie Drogin, Sol Frank, Harry Epstein, Selma Getz, Sidney
Goldstein, Minnie Harris, Julius Levin, H. Rabinovitz, Marco Ratner, Nathan
Schiller, Louis Schissell, Ann Shelley and Louis Steinman. In the Home—A
joint birthday party for Mrs. Joe Dembo and Mrs. Mary Ratner was recently
sponsored by the Auxiliary and the families of the celebrants.
-1992-
December
1992—Eulogy for Abraham Ratner delivered by
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
-2005-
October 31, 2005—Visit to
crypt of Mollie and Marco Ratner, Shalom Mausoleum, Greenwood Cemetery, San
Diego:
Marco & Mollie family
crypt
Close-up of Mollie Ratner's crypt