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Community Currents
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 2
By Albert Hutler
Exec. Director, United Jewish Fund
”Give Once The United Way”
For the first time in several years in San Diego, the Community Chest Drive under the name of the United Success Drive,” appears to be on the road to success. San Diego has had a reputation of having the lowest per capita giving in the country. It has continually boasted the lowest administration costs for the most successful failures in the country.
Under the presidency and chairmanship of Adm. Wilder Baker, the Chest has been completely reorganized, and is spending more money, in order to raise much more money. This is good business, and efficient operation.
Because the “United Success Drive” is a great humanitarian movement benefitting all people, it should receive the unstinted support of men and women of every segment of our community.
Included among the agencies supported by the Community Chest, is the Jewish Social Service Agency, which receives its financing through the Chest and the San Diego Federation of Jewish Agencies. It may well be that if the Chest is successful in its “United Success Drive,” that other agencies within the Jewish community of San Diego, may be included in future campaigns.
“One Hundreth Anniversary Of The Center Movement”—We are now beginning the One Hundreth Anniversary of the Jewish Center Movement in this country. Centennial celebrations are being held by Jewish Centers and Young Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew Associations in all parts of the country, in the course of the next six months. The celebration was formally opened last Sunday in New York.
According to the National Jewish Welfare Board, the parent organization of Jewish Centers and YMHA’s, these institutions now have more than 500,000 members and employ, on a full time basis, twelve hundred and fifty professional workers.
Here in San Diego, the Center has undertaken two projects in the last two months, which took a great deal of courage. Its co-operative nursery is a huge success and is filled to capacity with a large waiting list. Though nurseries were attempted by several of the Synagogues in San Diego, this is the first time that one has actually been started, and it shows great signs of succeeding.
The other project which all of us are pleased to see developing is the Forum and Lecture Series, which started off as a huge success with Rabbi Nussbaum of Los Angeles as the first speaker. Though this type of activity has been developing over the past twenty-five years in other Jewish communities throughout the Country, this is the first attempt of its kind in San Diego. Most of the subjects to be discussed on the Forum Series are of a Jewish nature.
Both the Forum and Nursery deserve the complete support of the entire community ...
Rabble Rousers Return—Wesley Swift is still speaking on Thursday night to his hundred or more faithful followers at Darley Hall. He still mouths the same statements except some of the names have changed. Bertrand Comparet of San Diego is still his henchman here in town. The same kind of people still attend, the usual lunatic fringe.
Gerald K. Smith had his semi-annual meeting here in San Diego about a month and a half ago, and had an attendance of a little over a hundred people. Interesting enough they are the same people who attend Wesley Swift’s meetings.
Anti-Semitism in Mexico—Jews in Mexico are concerned over increased anti-semitic propaganda which seems to be appearing in a press campaign. It stems from the attempt of the federal district officials to wipe out the practice of home labor in the textile industry, one particularly in dressmaking.
The statement made by the Secretary General of the Federal District Federation of Workers is to the effect that a great majority of manufacturers guilty of promoting home labor were Jews.
There has been a sharp increase of circulation of anti-Semitic pamphlets in many of Mexico’s major cities during the last three months. Jews of Mexico also feel that the Mexican press has been campaigning for an unofficial but effective bar against the entry of European and Israeli Jews to Mexico. The pamphlets, which have been found in the greatest number in Mexico City, are being issued by an organization calling itself the National Union for Country and Race and asks “real” Mexicans to boycott Jewish shops.
Human Relations In San Diego—Here in San Diego an organization in the field of Human Relations has finally been established on a professional level. With the blessing of the Community Welfare Council and the Community Chest, the Urban League, an outstanding Negro organization, will open offices in San Diego in the very near future. Its main job will be to prevent any possible out-breaks in the community based on racial tensions; to work in the field of housing, employment, and education for minority groups especially Negro and Spanish speaking groups in San Diego.
The Urban League has been accepted by the Community Chest as a Chest agency for 1955. Right now it is seeking support from many sources in the community. The Jewish community has played a prominent part in the creation of the Urban League. The B’nai B’rith Coordinating Council of San Diego contributed $50; the Jewish Community Relations Council of San Diego $150, and the Southern California Anti-Defamation League $100 to its operation for its first year before Chest financing. The City Council of San Diego has granted the Urban League $6500 for its first year operation.
Originality Highlights
Costume Party
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 3
The guests of Ida and Leo Beck complimented their host and hostess by attending their dinner-dance on October 25th in original, humorous and beautiful costumes. A musical comedy French maid (Ida) and “Little Lord Fauntleroy” (Leo) greeted friends at Caspar’s E; Rancho, and saw them off to a good start for an evening of hilarity with cocktails, a delicious fried chicken dinner, and music by Pauline Gleason’s band. The guests were permitted to carry off the clever Halloween table decorations for the kiddies.
Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 3
The recent 16 day trip to Mexico by the Leo Greenbaums and the Jules Schwitkis’s sound fabulous. Leo tells of journeying to Mexico City, Vera Cruz, Acapulco, Guadalajara, and the fascinating market place at Toluco. He was particularly struck by the cleanliness of Mexico and the friendliness of the people.
Mrs. Ann Pekarsky will be home from a long visit in the East in time to baby sit for granddaughter Anne while parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Colt go off for a holiday. The Colts will attend the marriage of a niece in Chicago and will then visit relatives in Milwaukee.
In honor of her recent marriage, Mrs. Bernard Lipinsky was entertained by twelve of her friends at luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the manor Hotel.
Charlotte Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Pearly, and Doris Berman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berman, are flying to Mexico City for a two week trip on Nov. 6. Their headquarters while in Mexico City will be the Del Prado Hotel. They expect to see much on a guided tour to San Miguel, Patzquaro, San Jose Perua. Included also in their plans is a several day stop-over in Acapulco.
“Loafer” Log
One of the most interesting trips to come to this column’s attention is the one planned by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brooks. They will leave the damp coastal winter behind when they take off
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Nov. 5 with their trailer, called the “Loafer” for a five month jaunt through the warm sections of the West: Death Valley, Pipe Organ National Park in Arizona, Tucson, Phoenix, and Guaymas, Mexico.
No time table will deter them from staying as long as they please in one spot and they are looking forward to meeting again trailer-traveling friends made on previous expeditions.
Norman Kellner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dorie Kellner, will be called to the altar as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday morning, November 7 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Monroe Levens will officiate.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Slayen were honored on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary at a family dinner party at Admiral Kidd Officer’s mess, Saturday, Oct. 24th by their eight children. On Sunday, October 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Slayen enteretained with a buffet supper in honor of their parents. Ervin Slayen flew down from San Francisco to be with his family over the weekend and to partake in the happy festivities.
Mrs. Vera Lehrer has returned from a 3 month visit in San Francisco with her children and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dobbs.
Bernard Bravstein, son of Mrs. Anna Bravstein, and former State College student, left for Ft. Ord Oct. 27, after enlisting in the U.S. Army.
Dr. and Mrs. David Miller marked their 15th wedding anniversary on October 23rd. Celebrating with their parents were Dicky, Jonathan, Jere, Alan, and Felicia.
The latest census count has girls and boys running neck and neck this week, with larger families in the forefront. Schools, take note!
It’s still a little early to tell if Sandra Faye, born Oct. 16, weighing 5 lbs. 4 oz., will be a red head in the tradition of the Manuel S. Fisher children. Leonard, 6, and Judith, 4½, will be interested spectators in developments.
Happy over the young lady’s arrival, red head or not, are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Fisher of San Diego, and Mr. I. Laichtman of Hollywood.
Nevin Hugh., second son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Berger, arrived on Oct. 9 weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz. Waiting to greet him at home was big brother, four year old Miles.
Grandparents who are delighted with the young newcomer, are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brooks of San Diego, and Mrs. Fannie Hirt-Kaczer of New York.
Mrs. Rosalie Sonnabaum announces that her daughter, Muriel Dannheisser of Pensacola, Fla. has a new addition to her family. Son Jack Bertram joined his sister and brother on Oct. 13.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Dannheisser of Pensacola.
Dr. David Miller, surgeon, and a resident of San Diego for the past eight years has been invited by the California State Cancer Committee to talk before the International College of Surgeons in Los Angeles on November 28th. On October 11th, he represented the San Diego area at an American Cancer Society meeting.
Chuck Wagon Dance
Set for “Ship-A-Box”
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 3
To aid the “Ship-A-Box” project of the National Council of Jewish Women the local chapter is staging a Western Chuck Wagon Dance on Sunday evening, Nov. 8 at Caspar’s El Rancho. Funds raised will be used to supply packages of food, clothing, toys, and medicinal supplies to needy children overseas.
Hors d’oeuvres with the compliments of board members will be served during the cocktail hour preceding the dance. Music for dancing will start at 9:00 p.m. Highlight of the evening, the chuckwagon buffet supper will be served at 11:00 p.m.
Dance committee members include Mesdames Norman Levi, Burton Ross, Malcolm Winston, Milton Glaser, David Doctor, Herbert Louis, Manuel Adler, Fred Bobrof, Milton Fredman, Harry Kaufman, and Ed Merkin.
For reservations and tickets call committee chairman, Mrs. Sidney Smith.
Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 3
For Sale—2 Second Trust Deeds--$5,200, $10,000, well secured. T-1-7433.
Owner Sacrifices 3-bedroom home in exclusive Mission Hills. Near transp., schools, stores. $14,500. W-5-8828.
Practical Nurse wants position. Housekeeping considered. Full time or part time. References. Write Box 3. Jewish Press. 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, Calif.
Introducing daughter of dear friends, recently from N.Y. Good looking, well built, age 25, Univ. grad., good
background, very lonely. Would like her to meet young man to 35, similar background, bus. or prof. Obj. matr. Young lady has no knowledge of this. Box 4, Jewish Press, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, Calif.
Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press October 30, 1953 Page 3
October
31st—City of Hope Jrs. Halloween Party—Beth Jacob Center—8:00 p.m.
November
1st—Boy Scout Troop No. 99 Family Jubilee—Tifereth Israel—12 noon-4:00 p.m.
2nd-6th—Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Rummage Sale—12th and G
4th—J.C.C. Forum Lecture Series—Leonard Slater—3227 El Cajon Blvd.—8:00 p.m.
5th—Pioneer Women, Negba Club Membership Luncheon—Beth Jacob Center—12 noon
7th—House of Pacific Relations Dance Fiesta—House of Hospitality—8:00 p.m.
8th—Council of Jewish Women Chuck Wagon Dance—Caspar’s El Rancho—8:00 p.m.
12th—Hadassah—Presenting Mrs. Mary Fay, Mrs. Lenore Panunzio—Temple Center—8:00 p.m.
15th—Lasker Lodge Dinner-Dance—Caspar’s el Rancho
16th—J.W.V Aux. Membership Dinner
18th—J.W.V. Rummage Sale
22nd—Jolly 16 Dinner-Dance—El Cortez—7:00 p.m.
22nd—Jewish Labor Committee Dinner and concert—Beth Jacob Center—eve.
23rd Beth Israel Building Fund Dinner—El Cortez
29th—Lasker Lodge Hi-Jinks—Temple Center.
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