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Writings about Zel Camiel

-1947-
June 26, 1947—
"The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Zel Camiel and son, Stanton, and Mrs. George Shelley attended a testimonial dinner in Los Angeles last Sunday night in honor of the Camiel's sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Gurwitz, who gave service for twelve years as Secretary for the Ostrolanker Society of Los Angeles...

-1949-
May 1949—1) Pearl Lieberman, "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: ... Mrs. George Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. Zel Camiel and son {Stanton} motored to Los Angeles Thursday to see the Metropolitan performance of La Boheme—they will attend the Bar Mitzvah of their cousin Alvin Borne on May 7 and a dinner dance in his honor on May 8 at the Beverly Chateau.

August 1949—(item, no headline), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3:  Mrs. Aaron Bran of Washington, D.C., and her three daughters, thirteen-year-old Frances and nine-year-old twins, betty and Shirley, arrived Monday for a month's visit with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Zel Camiel, Stanton, and Mrs. Anna Shelley. Enroute the Brans visited with another brother in Los Angeles. Many pleasant affairs are being planned for the guests.

September 1949—Community New Year's Greetings, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5:  Seasons Greetings from Mr. and Mrs.Zel Camiel and Son, Stanton, and Mrs. Anna Shelley.

October 1949—"Announce Son's Bar Mitzvah," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Mr. and Mrs. Zel Camiel of 3367 Dale Street announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Stanton, on Saturday, October 22, 1949, in Tifereth Israel Synagogue at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow in Tifereth Israel's social room. Approximately 300 guests will attend. A number of relatives from Los angeles and San Pedro will be here for the Bar Mitzvah.

November 18, 1949—"Who's New?" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Jack Camiel, aged 9 years, has permanently made his home with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Zel Camiel, at 3367 Dale. Jack is another new American, having come from La Ceiba, Honduras, Central America. He is a student at the Jefferson School in San Diego.

December 30, 1949—"Community Center Soccer Team," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: A nucleus of newcomers have organized a promising soccer team under the expert instruction of Joseph Fagot, former Jewish Featherweight Champion of Europe. The team, which is rapidly growing, now includes Mike Zachs, David Grossman, Stand Firestone, adek Firestone, Sid Sonnabaum, Joe Baumgaarten, Jack Rosenberg and Joe Fagot, Captain. The group meets each Sunday at Zel Camiel's store at 8th and B from whence they proceed to Balboa Park for a work-out. New talent is cordially invited to try out. The Jewish Community Center is actively participating in the organization of a Municipal Soccrer League. Potential soccer team material may secure additional information by phoning F-0171 and speaking to Irwin Wohl.

-1950-
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) "Support San Diego Jewish Soccer Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 10: ...Three soccer teams have already been developed in San Digo.One of these groups is the Hakoach J.C.C. Soccer Team. This club of fine young Jewish men has elected as its President, Zel Camiel and as Captain Gerald Lazard. The other members of the team, many of them newcomers, are Alex Barach, Joe Baumgarten, Salvatore Paz, Jack Rosenbaum, Gerald Lazard, Ivan Ilkovics, Philip Malek, Beny Levey, Levy Lipowski, Joe Schwartz, Abe Sonabend, George Schlesinger, Harold Stone....

2) "Pioneer Women (Negba) Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 24:  ...The Negba Club was happy to welcome [to the annual Purim ball] the representatives of the various organizations who entered as Queen in the Queen Esther Contest an always outstanding feature of our Purim Festival.  Todas (thanks in Hebrew) to the judges, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kraus, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. A. Abramson, Mr. Zel Camiel, who had no easy task..."

April 28, 1950— "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,l 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—"Table of Organization," for Magic Carpet Day, Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 8: --1. Chairman of Magic Carpet Day—2. Captains—Zone—1A Mr. and Mrs. Z. Camiel; B Mrs. Bloom; 2A Yale Naliboff; B  Ben Feinberg; 3A Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mintz; B. Ed Breitbard; 4A Jerry Aranoff; B. Mrs. Nixie Kern; C. Mr. Garvin; D. Irving Cohen; 5A Allan Lame; B Harry Mallen; 6A Seymour Rabin; B. Rodin Horrow; 7A Abe Sklar; B. Mack Esterson; 8 Mrs. Ben Nathan; 9 Morrie Kraus; 10. Dave Stotsky; 11. Dr. Joseph Kwint; 13, Isaac Domnitz; 15A Manny Adler; B. Mrs. Garvin; C. Many Fisher; 16A Leon Helman; B. Mrs. Muriel Goldhammer; C. Ben Harris; D. Dave Horowitz; 3. Clerks A- Chief Clerk, Milton Fredman; Mrs. Hy Kitaen; Mrs. Ben Harris; Maxwell Kaufman; 4. Breakfast Committee—Jolly Sixteen: Mrs. Harris Rubel, Mrs. Eve Chenkin, Mrs. Rose Neuman; Mrs Maxwell Kaufman; Rose Gordon.

October 20, 1950—"J.C.R.A," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: A Halloween Supper and Card Party is scheduled for October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the new Beth Jacob Center on 30th Street. Mrs. Anna Shelley and Mrs. Jennie Siner will be chairman respectively. Jeanne Camiel and Ruth Bloom, known for their artistic ability, are in charge of decorations which will feature the Halloween motif. The public is invited to attend. all proceeds will be sent to the City of Hope, a non-profit, non-sectarian Jewish National Medical Center for the treatment of Tuberculosis and Cancer of the Lung. On October 21 and 22, Zel and Jeanne Camiel will represent the local Auxiliary at a huge meeting of the West Coast Regional Conference in Los Angeles. A brunch will be held on the Sanatorium grounds on October 22 at which time a 100 bed  hospital for the treatment and diagnosis of all phases of cancer will be dedicated. Members and friends are invited to be present.—Anna B. Brooks, Publicity.

November 3, 1950—Caption for photo below, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:  In attendance at the United Service for New Americans Conference on October 14th in San Francisco were Mrs David Rubinstein and Zel Camiel, who are seen laughing over  a statement of Carlos L. Israels (not shown), treasurer of USNA.   



-1951-
March 16, 1951—
"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: San Diego was well represented at the Israeli Philharmonic Concert held last weekend in Los Angeles. Enjoying the inspirational music were Messrs. and Mesdames Ray Bass, Zel Camiel, Maxwell Kaufman, Dov Arbramis and Mrs. Henry Weinberger.

April 27, 1951—"U.J.F. in 'Operation Magic Carpet,' Sunday April 29th," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A determined army of neighbors will grab a quick breakfast catered by members of the Jolly Sixteen, Sunday morning at the Temple Center, and then jump off on "Operation Magic Carpet." A city wide house to house canvass of those people who have not as yet contributed, "Magic Carpet" day will end the first phase of the 1951 Combined Jewish Appeal.  More than 100 prospective givers will be contacted by the 200 workers under the chairmanship of Harry Mallen, and co-chairman Rose Neumann.  Spurring them on is the announcement this week by Rodin Horrow and Morrie Douglas, general campaign chairmen, that the 1951 drive will definitely surpass 1950's, and that the local commitments of $233,920 can be met if "we keep going at our present pace." Organizations furnishing workers and chiarmen ae: Hadassah, temple Sisterhood, Beth Israel PTA, Bay City B'nai B'rith, Tifereth Israel Sisterhood, JCRA, Pioneer Women, Cottage of Israel, Histadrut, Lasker Lodge B'nai B'rith, Samuel I. Fox Lodge B'nai B'rith, Jewish War Veterans, Yo-Ma-Co Club, Beth Jacdob Men's Club, Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary and the Jewish Labor Committee. Commissioned as majors for "Magic Carpet Day" are Zel Camiel, Ben Feinberg, Reuben Umansky, Aida Most, Ed Breitbard, Jeanette Blackwell, Leon Heiman, Jerry Freedman, Henry Price, Dave Stotsky, Rodin Horrow, Mack Esterson, Dr. Joseph Kwint, Miltion Roberts, Reva Garvin, Ann Bobroff, I Domnitz, Dave Horowitz, Dave Schissel, Dave Block, Ben Harris and Frede Yaruss.

September 14, 1951—"'New American' Family Arrives," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A thirty-one year old refugee with five years experience in one of the most dreaded Nazi concentration camps arrived in San Diego last week to begin a new life as an American. Aleks Majtlis climbed down the steps of the Santa Fe train with his wife, Klara, and his two year old son, Ignatz, to be met by Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Zel Camiel, Mrs. Henrietta Rubenstein, Mrs. Harris Rubel and Al Hutler. (see photo below).  Majtlis' family has been assured housing and employment by the United Jewish Fund. The apartment in which they are residing in Golden Hill was secured and furnished through the efforts of the San Diego Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, and their adjustment and integration into the community of San Diego will be under the direction of the Jewish Welfare Society. The new American stated that he had been a tailor's assistant for three years in his native Poland when he was seized by the Germans. As a Jew, he was sent for forced labor to the concentration camps from which he only emerged when the war ended. For the past five years he has lived and worked in D.P., Camps. In January, 1947, he and married Klara, a fellow D.P. of Russian origin and their son was born two years later. Sponsorship by the united Jewish Fund was given under the terms of the D.P. Act and was arranged through the United Service for New Americans, one of the beneficiary agencies of the United Jewish Appeal. The USNA have helped IRO and the D.P. Commission to find jobs and homes in the United states for over 200,000 World War refugees. The program of resettlement of D.P.'s in San Diego is completely financed by contributions to the United Jewish Fund.

From Left, Zel Camiel, Ignatz Majtlis, Klara Majtlis, Al Hutler, Aleks Majtlis and 
unidentified woman—From Southwestern Jewish Press, September 14, page 1

September 28, 1951—"The following Members of the Jewish Community Extend New Year's Greetings To Their Friends," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9 (advertisement)....Mrs. Shelley and the Camiels....

October 12, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: The Zel Camiels have as their house guest Jehuda Camiel, a cousin, from Tel Aviv, Israel. Mr. Camiel, a member of Haganah, who fought for Israel, is here on a business trip for his electrical manufacturing business. His brother, Chaim, recently received the Klausner Award in Philosophy. He is also well known as a song writer.

October 26, 1951—"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 Friedmanu and Maxwell Kaufman...

-1952-
February 22, 1952—1)  "Jewish Welfare Society Elects New Officers," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: At the February meeting of the Boarde of Directors of the Jewish Walfare Society, Harry Mallen was elected President. He succeeds Morrie Douglas who served as president for the past three years. Serving with Mr. Mallen as officers are Mrs. Alex Newman, First Vice President; Irving Stone, Second Vice President; Mrs. Zel Camiel, Secretary, and Sol Price, Treasurer.  New members elected to the Board of the organization are: Mrs. William Colt, Mrs. Joseph Kwint, Dr. John Bloomenthal, Mrs. Robert Strauss, Mrs. Jack Rittoff and Mrs. Milton Roberts. Mrs. Saul Chenkin, Zel Camiel, Carl Esenoff, Morrie Douglas, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Maxwell Kaufman, Allan Lame, Dr. Seymour Kuntz, Herbert Reder and Edward Breitbard will continue to serve on the board.

2) "Jewish Community Backs Red Cross Drive," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 7,8: The Jewish people of San Diego County have joined with Catholics and Protestants in setting aside a day to be designated as Red Cross Sabbath—a day for a message concerning the current Red Cross fund campaign. Rabbi Monroe Levnes and M. S. Berlin, president of the congregation, have set Friday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 1, as Red Cross Sabbaths at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Levens will preach a Red Cross sermon on Saturday. Rabbi Baruch Stern has set March 1 as Red Cross Sabbath for Congregation Beth Jacob and will deliver a special message about the Red Cross to his people. Friday, March 7 has been set as Red Cross Sabbath at Temple Beth Israel by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn. He also will make a special plea on behalf of the Red Cross.  Among those who are urging support of the Red Cross campaign are Mr. Berlin, Al Hutler, executive secretary of the United Jewish Fund; Zel Camiel, market owner, and Irving E. Friedman, member of the board of directors of the Red Cross' San Diego chapter and campaign worker. Mr. Berlin will enlist six members of the Jewish community for volunteer work in the campaign. Mr. Hutler and Mr. Camiel are giving leadership in the solicitation of business houses in a a large downtown district. Mr. Friedman said that the Red Cross must raise $440,274 in the city and county in March. He added that if the drive is to be successful, San Diegans will have to give almost 13 percent more than they gave in 1951. "It is the responsibility of the Red cross to carry out its programs for service men and civilians of all faiths. It is the urgent hope of the Red Cross that persons of all faiths will support the forthcoming drive," Friedman said. "All San Diegans must cooperate if the drive is to be successful. They must not only give money but also time. I hope many of our people will offer to work during the campaign," he added.  "Call Main 2071."

April 18, 1952—1)"Fund Raisers Active On All Fronts As Campaign Reaches Half-Way Mark," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 6:  Slowed down by Holiday inactivity the United Jewish Fund campaign gained new momentum this last week to reach $150,000 from 700 contributors, for an 11 percent increase over 1951 giving. "There are still over 1,100 prospective givers on the basis of last year's campaign which will have to be seen in the next two weeks," said Jack Gross, chairman of the drive. While the "large gift" division continued to work to secure another $50,000 a new front was opened as "business district" workers moved forward. Led by Sam Addleson and assisted by Jack Spatz, solicitors moved into businesses to secure contributions from all Jewish employees.  Mr. and Mrs. Dave Schloss are spearheading the drive in the North Park district; Mr. and Mrs. William Mintz are chairmen of the North Park area; Alex Weiss and Harry Mallen are heading up the El Cajon Boulevard district; Norman Gelman is leading solicitation in the Logan Heights-Imperial Avenue area. Sam Bank is responsible for the employees of Ratner Bros. Jerry Feldman will handle the liquor industry.  Workers in the downtown district, according to Addleson, are: Phil Abrams, Sam Addleson, Ruth Bloom, Abe Bronstone, Zel Camiel  I.L. Domnitz, Morrie Douglas, Morrie Novak, Berek Ehrenfried, Rena Fein, Ben Feinberg, Norman Gelman, Arthur Glickman, Leo Hirsch, Louise Karp, Mac Kaufman, Dr. Joseph Kwint, Allan Lame, Dr. Edward Platt, Henry Price, Sol Price, Seymour Rabin, Herbert Reder, Sam Rassin, Al Rosen, Abe Sklar, Al Slayen, Allan Soule, Dave Stotsky, Robert Strauss, Ruben Umansky, Alex Weiss, Harry Mallen and Fred Yaruss.  Meanwhile reports from all divisions now in operation were most encouraging, according to the campaign committee. San Ysidro, Chula Vista and National City began moving under the direction of Harry Buddy Evans and Sam Bennett. First outlying community to make a report was Coronado headed by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Cohen, whose workers secured $1,816.00 Outstanding workers were Mrs. Etta Cohn and Mrs. Jayson Land.  Ben Carnot, heading the La Jolla effort, reported $1,075.00 from the contributors. Campaign plans call for a "Magic Carpet Day" conclusion on Sunday, May 18th, and big free Campaign Ball in the San Diego Hotel on Saturday, May 24th.  "The halfway mark has been crossed in the 1952 Combined Jewish Appeal," Jack Gross said, as he urged every worker to see his prospects and every prospect to make his contribution now. You can mail your gift to: United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, California.




2) photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, Page 5:


Workers in the Business Districts Division discuss with star worker Zel Camiel methods of solicitations.
Norman Gelman of the Jewish War Veterans, Hubert Reder, Camiel, and Berk Erenfried discusss UJF drive.
 

-1987-
July 9, 1987—
"Obituaries: Zelig Camiel," San Diego Jewish Times, p. 36: Zelig Camiel, a community leader and businessman who had lived in San Diego 54 years, died at his home on June 6.  He was 79 years old. Mr. Camiel was widely known for his efforts to assist survivors of the Holocaust.  he helped to settle more than three hundred families, refugees from the Holocaust  after World War II. The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society sent families to San Diego and Mr. Camiel employed or found jobs for many of them .  Mr. Camiel, a native of Poland, escaped to Cuba when he was 19.  He lost most of his family in Nazi death camps. From Cuba, he went to Mexico, Honduras, and eventually to the United States.  He was the first recipient in San Diego of the Israel Government Bond Prime Minister's Award. He was also one of the founders of the Guardians of the Hebrew Home for the Aged, was a member of the board of the San Diego Chapter of the American Jewish Committee and supported the Israel Tennis Centers and the San Diego Hebrew Day School. About three years ago he and Mrs. Camiel helped to establish a settlement in Israel for the Jewish National Fund. He was a member of Beth Jacob Congregation in San Diego.  Mr. Camiel is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of Del Mar; two sons, Dr. Shimon Camiel of San Diego and Jack Camiel of Santa Barbara, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Services were held at the Cypress View Mortuary. Burial was at the Home of Peace Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the City of Hope Duarte; Salk Institute, La Jolla, or Children's Library Fund, Kibbutz Naot Mordecia, 65553 Hillgrove Drive, San Diego 921120.  The library will be in Israel.  

-2005-
October 19, 2005—
Zelig's Odyssey by Shimon Camiel (book review by Donald H. Harrison)

December 28, 2005—Visit to the gravestones of Zel and Jeanne Camiel, Home of Peace Cemetery, San Diego, California:
{Eric Poliak photos}


Jeanne & Zelig Camiel side by side; and, at right,  close up of Zel's gravestone
 
-2006-

2006-08-19Donald H. Harrison, "Our San Diego Alef Bet: News of Jews of San Diego County," jewishsightseeing.com