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Welfare Groups To
Hold Conference Here
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 1
San Diego’s Jewish Community was honored this month when the Executive Committee of the Council of Federations and Welfare Funds voted unanimously to hold their Western Regional Conference in our city from January 22 to January 24, 1954.
Louis Weintraub of San Francisco, Executive Director of the Council, was in town last week to confer with Eli H. Levenson, President of the Region, and Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of San Diego’s United Jewish Fund, setting up arrangements for the annual meeting of delegates from communities throughout the Pacific Coast and Southwest.
A conference chairman will be selected by the Fund president in conjunction with Mr. Levenson, and committees will be appointed to welcome and host the out-of-town delegates. The conference program calls for a discussion of many phases of community organization and welfare which will be of interest to all members of the Jewish community in San Diego.
Jewish Community Center Sponsors First Forum Series;
Rabbi Nussbaum Oct. 7
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 1
The Jewish Community Center will present the first of a series of Forum Lectures on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd. Rabbi Max Nussbaum of Hollywood will open the series with the topic, “Israel and American Jewry--Bridge or Wall?”
Dr. Max Nussbaum is a graduate of the Breslau Jewish Theological Seminary, where he received his Rabbinical Degree in January, 1934. He studied philosophy at German universities and received his Ph.D. with summa cum laude.
At the early age of twenty five, Dr. Nussbaum was called to Berlin to serve as Rabbi of the Great Jewish Congregation of Berlin where he stayed from 1934 to 1940. He was at that time the youngest Rabbi in Germany.
In the critical years of the Hitler regime, Rabbi Nussbaum, as contact man for Professor Chaim Weissman, brought reports constantly from Germany to London on the situation of German Jews. When he arrived in the United States, he was asked to give a complete detailed report on European Jewry to the Government in Washington.
The Forum Series, consisting of six lectures, will present the following: Wednesday, Nov. 4, Hans Habe, noted journalist and author; Wednesday, Jan. 6, Col. Irving Saloman, who just returned from Europe where he represented the United States and the United Nations in talks on Economics; Wednesday, Feb. 3, our own Ida Nasatir in an outstanding book review; Wednesday, March 3, Dr. Philip Seman, dean of Jewish Center workers and an expert on education, now serving on the staff of the University of Judaism in Los Angeles.
The entire series is open to the general public and will take place at 8:00 p.m. sharp at the Center.
Tickets are being sold now. J.C.C. members--$3.00, non-members--$5.00, single admissions, 75c for members, and $1.00 for non-members.
B’nai B’rith Winner
To Speak Here Oct. 12
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 1
Sen. Mike Monroney (D-Okla.) winner of B‘nai B’rith’s 1953 Americanism Award, will address a Democratic fund-raising dinner in the Don Room of El Cortez Hotel Monday night, Oct. 12.
The B’nai B’rith medal—“in recognition of outstanding service in the general advancement of Americanism and Citizenship responsibility”—was based on a solid record of achievement since the 51-year-old Oklahoman was first elected to Congress in 1939. His most conspicuous contribution was co-sponsorship with the late Sen. Bob LaFollette of the 1946 reorganization act, for streamlining Congress. For his work on this measure Collier’s Magazine gave Monroney its first Distinguished Congressional Service Award.
Elevated to the Senate in 1950, Monroney has joined Sen. Herbert Lehman (D-N.Y.) in articulate resistance to the tide of so-called “McCarthyism.” The Oklahoman personally tangled with Sen. Joseph McCarthy in the closing days of the recent session, calling his overseas investigating team the “Keystone cops.”
The Senator will be introduced at the San Diego gathering by former Rep, Clinton D. McKinon, with whom Monroney served on the House Banking and Currency Committee.
D.G. Hamilton is chairman of the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner committee, assisted by Vincent Whelan as co-chairman; Adm. Ross T. McIntyre and Miss Louise McLean, vice-chairman; Capt. Jesse B. Gay, treasurer; Mrs. Gertrude Alcaraz, executive secretary; Mrs. Ruth Van Wagner, secretary; and DeGraff Austin, general arrangements.
Reservations may be made by phoning Franklin 9-2049.
Soviet Trickery Exposed
Again {Editorial}
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 2, 1953
If further proof were needed of Soviet Russia’s clumsy conniving to undermine America by fomenting religious bigotry among our people, it came recently from Freedom Village in Korea—from a young Houston Negro, a returned prisoner of war.
The liberated G.I., Richard Barnes, revealed an amazing trick on the part of the Commies to turn white Yanks against their Negro comrades. “In the Reds’ Prison Camp Five,” Barnes explained, “we first detected the Communist determination to encourage race hatred. If you were a white man you would get six months in solitary for an offense for which a Negro would go unpunished.”
On the other hand, he said, the Communists used different schemes to turn the Negroes against the whites.
Barnes’ story verifies what long has been known –that religious and racial prejudices are grist on the wheels of the Soviet propaganda machine.
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For years the Reds have been combing American newspapers for every incident of bigotry in our way of life. Every manifestation of anti-Semitism, every report of bigotry against any other group of good Americans, is magnified and broadcast to “prove” the false claim that democracy has failed.
The obvious moral is that those in the United States who foment prejudice or indulge in it are helping Communists undermine our free way of life. Actually they are traitors.
Let us bear that in mind as we join with our fellow Americans in the struggle against the Communist threat. And let us emphasize it again and again as we join in the fight against anti-Semitism and all other forms of un-American bigotry.
Council of Jewish
Women Join UNESCO
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 2
The National Council of Jewish Women has been elected to membership in the United States National Commission for UNESCO, it was announced by Mrs. Irving M. Engel, president of the Council.
Inclusion of the Council among the sixty American organizations represented in the Commission followed recommendation by the membership committee of the Commission, meeting in Minneapolis.
UNESCO, on of the major agencies of the United Nations, is engaged in promoting better understanding among the peoples of the world through educational, scientific and cultural exchange.
Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 2
The next meeting of the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No. 185 will be held on Monday evening October 5th, 8:30 p.m. in the War Memorial Building, Balboa Park.
There is considerable business on the agenda, among them being the rummage sale. Pick-up day for rummage is Sunday, October 25th. All those having rummage contact Jennie Turner or call R-5362. Plans for the forthcoming membership luncheon will be outlined by the committee. All members are urged to attend this meeting, also submit names of prospective members.
Beth Jacob Gals Tempt Appetites
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 2
Nine members of the Beth Jacob Auxiliary will be hostesses at a Post-Holiday dinner on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Beth Jacob Center. The home-cooked dinner promises turkey, kreplach, soup, and all the trimmings.
Members and their guests will arrange tables of cards following the dinner. For further information and reservations call Anna Shelley, W-5-2566, or Florence Lebb, M-1366.
Nancy Solof Plights Troth To Robert Skepner At Temple
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 4
A six-thirty candlelight ceremony will united in Marriage Nancy Lee Solof, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Solof and Robert Burton Skepner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Skepner of Beverly Hills, on Oct. 3 at Temple Beth Israel. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will officiate under a canopy of white chrysanthemums. The altar will be decorated with baskets of white chrysanthemums and the aisles will be lined with tall white tapers and white satin ribbon.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride will wear a gown of white taffeta and imported Chantilly lace with portrait neckline and long lace sleeves. The fitted bodice is embellished with lace bands and her very bouffant skirt is trimmed with deep bands of lace and forms a full train of taffeta. Her finger-tip length veil falls from a jeweled tiara. She will carry a bouquet of large white orchids with showers of stephanotis held by ribbons of taffeta to match her gown. As “something old” she carries a lace handkerchief fashioned from her mother’s wedding gown.
Sister of the bride, Arlene Joyce Solof, will serve as Maid of Honor and sister of the groom, Mrs. Harold Benson, will be Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids are Linda Solof, Mrs., Wallace Hirsch, Janet Lushing, Marilyn Spivack, and June Greenberg. The attendants will be attired alike in short gowns of Pesante Blue taffeta with fitted bodices and bouffant skirts. They are wearing small hats of the same taffeta and are carrying bouquets of Pink Delight roses.
Harold Benson will be Best Man for his brother-in-law. Ushers are Robert Beck, Robert Cowan, Mal Stuart, Joe Schulman, and Mort Pollack.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held for the 250 guests in the Palm Court of the U.S. Grant Hotel and dinner will be served in the Venetian Room.
The mother of the bride will receive in an original waltz length gown of hyacinth blue lace and pleated nylon tulle. The mother of the groom will wear an original odel of shell pink taffeta with a side pouf of shell pink satin.
Among the out of town guests are the groom’s grandmothers, Mrs. Rebecca Skepner and Mrs. Susie Orick; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Skepner; and Mr. and Mrs. Al Cohn, all of Los Angeles.
The young couple will make their home in Beverly Hills after a honeymoon in Apple Valley Inn, Yosemite, and San Francisco.
The bride attended U.S.C. and was a member of Sigma Theta Pi, philanthropic sorority. The groom attended U.C.L.A. and U.S.C.
The popular young bride was honored at a luncheon and shower in Los Angeles given by June Greenberg, Marilyn Spivack, and Judy Siegel on Sept. 26. The groom’s mother and sister feted Nancy at a luncheon at the Brentwood Country Club and Mrs. Leon Silver was hostess at a shower for 24 in Los Angeles.
Among the parties for the bride in San Diego was a luncheon-shower for 52 guests in the Manor Terrace Room given by Mesdames Eddie Cantor, Julius Brown, and Lawrence Cantor.
The Rehearsal dinner will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beck and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Solof in the Beck home on Oct. 2.
Dorris Levine Weds
Bernard Lipinsky
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Fagelson announce the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Dorris Levine to Bernard Lipinsky, son of Mrs. Harris Lipinsky. The rites were performed in Temple Beth Israel by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn on Oct. 1 in the presence of the immediate family.
The bride wore a champagne faille dress with brown accessories and carried a brown orchid on a white Bible.
Immediately following the ceremony, the newlyweds left for a ten day trip north. They will make their home in San Diego.
Resort Offers Gals
Chance to Lose Lbs.
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 4
S.A. Dictor, director of Kiowa Lodge, women’s health resort on the west shore of Lake Elsinore, announced this week that the spa’s fifth consecutive season is now under way.
California, long famed for unusual people and places, has in Kiowa Lodge one of the world’s truly unique resorts. It is a reducing and health resort for women only to which housewives, business women, movie stars, television actresses, and various “Girl Stouts” go to shed from 5 to 100 pounds through latest safe and scientifically proven methods. Kiowa Lodge has aptly been called a “Hippy Ladies ‘Haven.” Motto of the spa is “You Cannot Wish Your Weight Away.”
Information and brochures may be obtained by writing Kiowa Lodge, 7556 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 36, or by telephoning WE 8-5113.
Jolly Sixteen Plans
Annual Dinner Dance
Southwestern Jewish Press October 2, 1953 Page 4
The Jolly Sixteen will be celebrating their 39th year at their Dinner Dance to be held on Sünday, November 22nd, at the El Cortez Hotel. Mrs. Saul Chenkin, chairman, plans an excellent dinner and top orchestra for your pleasure and entertainment.
This is an outstanding affair given each year by the members so plan on attending. Invitations will be available from all members.
Response to the J-16 Cook Book is most gratifying. Have you received yours?
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