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December 12, 1946—1) Ray Solomon, "That's What I Think," Southwestern
Jewish Press, Page 6: Last week I attended a meeting of the Home for the
aged Auxiliary, and as I listened to Al Hutler, guest speaker of the afternoon,
tell of conditions abroad affecting the Jews, I couldn't help but feel grateful
for the circumstances which had enabled me and my immediate family to escape the
horrible experiences which were the fate of numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
of mine. Then I looked around at the women listening attentively to Mr. Hutler,
executive director of the United Jewish Fund, and I had the warm feeling that at
last we here in San Diego had a leader with the ability, as well as the
determination and sincerity to lead us to the realization of a completely co-ordinated
community—a goal which has long been the ardent desire of many of us.
Already in the short time that Mr. Hutler has been with us, he has accomplished
much that had seemed unattainable. Perhaps most important of his accomplishments
have been the organization of a President's Council and a Jewish Youth
Assembly—both formed for the purpose of joining all Jewish factions. In
general Hutler has created an atmosphere of optimism throughout the entire
community. In the past many of us have been accused of disinterest in
communal problems, but with the competent leadership that Mr. Hutler has
indicated thus far, this "disinterest"—perhaps actually frustration
(a personal helplessness to remedy what seemed a hopeless situation) will be
dispelled. I can foresee an era of great achievement. The degree of
achievement of Mr. Hutler will depend entirely on the assistance and cooperation
that he receives from every individual in this community.
2) "J.C.S.C.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: The
coordination of Jewish activities through a central council represented by all
clubs and organizations in the San Diego area was the keynote of the talk given
by Mr. Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of th United Jewish Fund of San
Diego before the Jewish Community Social Club on Thursday, December 5, at the
Temple Center. Building of a Jewish Community Center to house all the
groups, maintain an athletic, cultural and social program, coordinate
money-raising drives and act as a center of all Jewish activities in this city
was the hope expressed by Mr. Hutler. We certainly would like to thank Mr.
Hutler for his enlightening talk and to assure him that the Jewish Community
Social Club is solidly behind him...—Joe Wertheim, Publicity.
-1947-
March 6, 1947—1) "B'nai B'rith Outlines
Future Activities," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Richard A.
Gudstadt, on Wednesday, March 5th, in the Temple proper, before a large audience
of San Diego Jewelry (sic, Jewry), made a very interesting report on
Anti-Defamation activities and what American Jewry can do to counteract the
spreading of anti-Semitism. A meeting of Lasker Ldoge No. 370 was held February
24th. The following committees reported: Membership Committee Chairman Eddie
Breitbard appointed the following captains for teams for the membership drive:
Low (sic, Lou) Mogy, Lew Pollock, Leon Heiman and Al Doctor. A committee meeting
was held at Chairman Breitbard's home Thursday evening, February 27th, at which
time plans were set for the membership drive. It was decided to have
prizes for the individual and the team, respectively, who would bring in the
most members. Sam Bennett, chairman of A.Z.A. activities reported as follows:
Plans for the Youth Rally, March 10th at the Temple Center have been completed,
and members were urged to invite all youngsters between the ages of 14 and 21.
An interesting and enjoyable evening is planned. Anti-Defamation Committee
Chairman Eli Levenson gave his report on local activities, and has
promised us a report at each meeting on this very important B'nai B'rith
activity. Sports! Danny Schwartz announced the Golf Tournament to be
held March 30th at Rancho Stanta Fe at 9:00 a.m. Trophies and prizes will be
given to the best scores. The defending champion is none other than Danny Boy
himself. Albert Hutler, head of the United Jewish Fund, addressed the Lodge on a
very timely subject, "Community in Action." His address was well
received. The Publicity Committee announced that the new Bulletin would be
out in the early part of March, and plans have been made to make this an
interesting project.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: I understand that Al Hutler is looking for some fellows to play squash
with...
March 13, 1947 —"Form Community Relations Advisory Committee Here," Southwestern
Jewish Press, Page 3: Eli Levinsen has been named chairman of the Community
Relations Advisory Committee which was founded in San Diego recently.
Patterned after the National Community Relations Advisory Council, which is
comprised of six national organizations: Anti-Defamation League, Jewish War
Veterans of the U.S., American Jewish Committee, American Jewish Congress, Union
of American Hebrew Congregations and the Jewish Labor Committee, the local group
will represent all factions of the local community. Organized as a civic
protective body, the duties of the committee will include anti-defamation
work. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Al Hutler, Nathan F. Baranov,
Irving E.Friedman, Louis Steinman, Ben Feinberg, Marshall Roth and Morry
Levensen will meet with Mr. Levensen twice a month at lunch to discuss their
work.
March 20, 1947—Ray Solomon, "That's What I Heard," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: "Did you know...that Al Hutler had a
birthday Friday, March 14. His wife and kiddies honored him with the gift
closest to his heart—their individual pledges to the United Jewish Fund.
Yes, even four-year-old Frankee Dee. Though it's past his birthday,
wouldn't it be nice if all of us did the same? It surely would ease his
overwhelming task...in addition to helping the volunteers who would have to
contact you."
March 27, 1947—"U.J.F. Off To Flying Start: San Diego Aware of
Unprecedented Need in 1947—Geared to Meet It," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 1: With the announcement that the Jews of San Diego had already
raised more money than in the entire campaign of 1946, and a call for an all-out
effort on the part of the Jews of San Diego, community leaders opened up the
1947 United Jewish Fund Campaign for $350,000 last night at the kick-off dinner
at the San Diego Hotel. Joseph Schildkraut, stage, screen and radio star,
Joseph J. Schwartz, European director of Joint Distribution Committee, and Edwin
Rosenberg, president of the United Service for New Americans, appealed to San
Diego for the United Jewish Appeal. Eli Levenson, president of the United Jewish
Fund, in asking the assembled leaders to greatly intensify their efforts to
insure the success of the drive, said that only the moral and material support
provided by American Jews through the United Jewish Appeal's campaign for
$170,000,000 has thus far kept up the hope and the morale of 250,000 homeless
survivors of Nazi oppression. Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, European director of the
Joint Distribution Committee, who has just returned from Europe, reported that
since the end of the war the number of Jewish displaced persons in Europe has
increased from 85,000 to more than a quarter of a million. As against this
increase in the number of uprooted and homeless Jews, he pointed out that
inter-governmental assistance has decreased and will be reduced to a minimum
with the liquidation of the UNRRA on June 30. He further stressed that the UJA
in 1947 would have to provide funds for increased supplementary food, clothing,
medical supplies and other basic essential necessary for the reconstruction and
restoration of the displaced Jews. The great majority of Europe's homeless Jews
could not have survived without the relief, rehabilitation and resettlement
assistance of the JDC with the funds contributed to the UJA by communities such
as San Diego, he said. Mr. Edwin Rosenberg, president of the United
Service for New Americans and one of America's outstanding philanthropists and
communal leaders emphasized the work that has to be done with newcomers and the
social adjustment program carried on by the USNA on behalf of these refugee
newcomers to the United States. Louis Steinman and Max Rabinowitz, 1947 campaign
chairmen, stressed the fact that San Diego is one of more than 4,000 local
community campaigns now being conducted in every section of the United States on
behalf of the UJA. Mr. Steinman said, "We of San Diego must shoulder our
responsibility and raise our proportionate share of the $170,000,000 so
necessary and vital to our fellow Jews in Europe today." Julia
Neumann, chairman of the Women's Division, announced that the women's division
had 50 percent of its goal and that three times as much money had been raised as
in 1946. The Young People's Division, through its chairmen, Renee Perlmutter and
Sallie Stone, announced that they had reached 50 percent of their goal of
$3,500> Albert A. Hutler, executive director of the United Jewish Fund, cited
the need for more workers and stated that the pre-campaign solicitation had been
most successful and that within the next week the campaign would be in full
swing.
April 10, 1947—Lou Mogy, "Sports," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 5: Al Hutler was a Mid-Western squash champion.
May 22, 1947—1) "Home Camp Registration Now Being Taken," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: ...A typical week at the camp as announced by Albert
.. Hutler, who will direct the program, is as follows: Monday: Trip
day, tour Naval Training Base. Tuesday—Nature hike, camp songs, arts and
craft, sports, story telling. Wednesday—Beach Day. Thursday—Farm Day.
Friday—Organized games and activities in the (Balboa) park, lunch at the
(Temple) Center, square dancing and children's services. It is also
planned, Mr. Hutler announced, to have two over-night campouts and several
cook-outs.
2) Esther Moorsteen, "For Your Entertainment," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 6: ...Sunday night had my boss to dinner—(you know one has to
do these things once in a while...How else would Lou pay the rent?) Ray
{Solomon}, her Lew, Al and Lee Hutler and yrs. trly, and my Lou, all listened to
the UJF broadcast which starred Joan Fontaine and Dana Andrews. Very moving. And
Eli Levenson followed with a good talk....
May 29, 1947— "Hillel Councilorship at State College a
Possibility," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 5: Fifty
interested students of San Diego State College met at dinner last Tuesday
evening at the San deigo Club with officers of the Lasker Lodge of B'nai B'rith
to discuss the feasibility of establishing a Hillel councilorship on their
campus...Albert A. Hutler, executive director of the local United Jewish
Fund, who was the student director of Hillel in 1931 on the University of
Illinois campus was asked to tell how the group functioned then, which Mr.
Hutler did very capably. Much progress in their work has been made since
that time, although the original program as it was set is still working...
June 12, 1947—Ben Siegel, "The Grapevine," Southwestern
Jewish Press, p. 7: ...The flouresent cigar...this week...goes to the United
Jewish Fund's executive director, Al Hutler...who held a meeting of the
President's Council in hi office, last Thursday night, for the expressed purpose
of getting the old ball rolling in the direction of a Jewish Community
Center...and promised to do all in his power to bring about the erection of this
very worthy enterprise...Now, true, to his word, Al has started to do something
about this dire lack!...It has long been a theory of ours...that San Diego owes
much of its warm climate to the great outbursts of hot air that are issued
forth, at frequent intervals, in the form of promises that are never
kept!...Therefore, it is a real pleasure to hear a man that MEANS what he
says...nice going, Al...You've cut a big job out for yourself...but if ANYONE
can get this thing started...you can.
July 3, 1947—"San Diego Prepares for Post-USO," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: The USO Area Staff and the Community Welfare
Council of San Diego sponsored a joint conference Friday, June 37th, for the
purpose of formulating plans for continuing certain USO programs and values when
USO finally terminates on December 26th. The morning session which was held at
the ARmy and Navy YMCA had for its main topic "The Kid Brother in
Uniform." ..Mr. George Scott, as chairman, outlines some of the plans San
Diego should consider. Toward this end, a special committee for Services
to Servicemen has been appointed by the Community Welfare Council to work
towards perfecting a permanent community organization. Mr. Burt F. Raynes is
chairman of this committee. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Mrs. Rose Neumann, Mrs.
Ray Solomon and Al Hutler attended the luncheon. Esther Siegel, local JWB
Director, was chairman of the USO Planning Committee.
August 7, 1947—"Letter to
Editor," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Mrs. Ray Solomon,
Editor/Southwestern Jewish Press/ Granger Bldg/ San Diego, Calif./ Dear Ray: I
want to take this opportunity to thank you and the Southwestern Jewish
Press for its cooperation and news coverage given to the work of the United
Jewish Fund. I am sorry to hear that the Press may suspend operation for a time
because I fully believe that it is a worthwhile enterprise and of great value to
the community. The suspension of the Press because of lack of cooperation
from many members of the community is an indication to me that San Diego still
does not have a true Jewish community. It also indicates the lethargic attitude
of many of our people which I hope individuals like yourself and organizations
like the United Jewish Fund may be able to overcome and mold a real community
life for the Jews of San Diego. Sincerely yours/ Albert A. Hutler/
Executive Director.
-1949-
May 1949—"Fund Leaders Attend Celebration of First
Anniversary of the Republic of Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, Page
1...The (Saul) Chenkins took with them a check for $25,000.00 from the United
Jewish Fund of San Diego which was delivered to National Campaign leaders as an
advance on the San Diego quota for 1949. That brings to $100,00.00 the
amounts advanced so far this year, according to Al Hutler, Executive
Director of the Fund, against the quota of over $300,000 to be raised...
2) Ida Nasatir,
"Looks at Books: The City Boy by Herman Wouk," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4, mentioning Al Hutler:
September 1949—1) (separate, no headline), Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: Mrs. Mollie Hutler of New York City, spent a pleasant
three-week visit with her son, daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hutler
of Catalina Blvd, and her two granddaughters.
2) Morrie Kraus, "San Diego Lasker Lodge B'nai B'rith News," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: ...At the recent So. Calif. B'nai B'rith Council
meeting held last month at the Hotel del Coronado, the following members were on
hand either to sell television tickets or to participate in the meeting: Henry
Weinberger, Bill Schwartz, Eli Levenson, Eddie Breitbard, Jerry Freedman, Nate
Schiller, Hy Kobernick, Ralph Feldman, Morrie Douglas, Abe Olf, Harry Wax, Al
Hutler, Gil Shatz, Abe Sklar, Nat Gerson, Bill Goldy and Morrie Kraus....
3) Bobbie Solomon, "Collegiates N' Intermejits," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 15: ...Don't say we told ya, cause it may be a secret or
it may not even be, but have you heard about the new M.O.T. Canteen? Your Jewish
Youth Council is considering plans for the canteen idea even now. We got the
dope straight from Al Hutler concerning the Canteen. It's going to be
held so we gather downstairs in the Chi Chi Club one or two evenings a month.
There will be an orchestra, entertainment, drinks and refreshments. The various
youth clubs will take full charge of the KJosher Kanteen for the evening, acting
as maitre de, waiters, bartenders, M.C.'s and entertainers. It sounds like a
great idea and you should be hearing lots more about this terrific deal in the
near future...
October 1949—"Institute Classes
Open on Oct. 12th," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Dr. A.P.
Nasatir, dean of the Institute of Jewish Studies, announces that classes will
officially begin on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:45 p.m. at the Temple Center,
3rd and Laurel Streets. Classes offered are: Beginning and Advanced Hebrew,
History of Jewish Phylosophy (sic), Yiddish Literature, Biblical Literature,
American Jewish History, Jewish Marriage and the Family, "What's
Cooking" in Judaism, and Great Jewish Books. The Institute is in its second
year. Members of the Faculty are Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens,
Rabbi Baruch Stern, Dr. A.P. Nasatir; Mrs. A. Neumann; Mrs. Harris Rubel; Mrs.
Isaac Domnitz, Dr. Harry Ruja, Mr. Al Hutler and Mrs. Nasatir. Adult
Jewish Studies are sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission of San Diego.
November 14, 1949—1) "Community Chest Campaign
On," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Through the work of the
Jewish Welfare Society, the Catholic Welfare Bureau and the Salvation Army, all
three major faiths are represented in the Community chest federation of
forty-two health, welfare and character-building agencies. The Jewish Welfare
Society serves the needs of Jewish families and individuals through counseling
and planning services, consultation on matters of immigration and
naturalization, services for locating persons whose wherabouts are unknown, and
it also acts as a representative for CARE. It provides case work and
resettlement service to Jewish newcomer refugees and the San Diego Hebrew Home
for the Aged. As an agency of the Community Chest it benefits from contributions
made during the Chest campaign, and it is also working to make this campaign a
success. The Society has taken over the solicitation of the Northwest downtown
business firms. The territory it covers is from Broadway to Ash and from Third
Street to the Bay. Mr. Harry Mallen is chairman of this division and he is being
assisted by Mrs. Josephine Tobias, Carl Esenoff, Al Hutler, Al Douglas
and others...
2) "Jewish Institute Opens for Registration," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: With one hundred and sixty adults registered for the
Institute of Jewish Studies, the second year of the joint project of three
synagogues and the United Jewish Fund indicates that it will be more successful
than last year's Institute, according to Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dean. At the
Registration Rally, which was addressed by Dr. Dinnen, Executive Director of the
Board of Jewish Education of Los Angeles, 175 people were in
attendance...Classes formally opened on October 12, with all the courses well
attended. Courses are being offered in Beginning and Advanced Hebrew, Modern
Jewish History, American Jewish History, What's Cooking in Judaism, Contemporary
Israel, Biblical Literature, Jewish Marriage and Family Life, Comparative
Religion and Great Jewish Books. Members of the faculty who have given their
time without pay are Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Morton Cohn, Rabbi Monroe Levens,
Dave Abramis, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, and Dr. Harry Ruja of State College,
Albert A. Hutler of the United Jewish Fund. Irwin J. Wohl of the Community
Center is acting as Registrar, I.L Domnitz, Mrs. Al Neumann, Mrs. Harris Rubel
and Mrs. Nasatir who has the Great Books course. Registration is still open in
several courses.
December 2, 1949—1) "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 horizion 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."
2) "American Jewish Congress," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: San Diego Chapter of the American Jewish Congress held its first public
meeting at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Tuesday evening. Greetings to the new
organization were extended by William B. Schwartz, President of San Diego
Lasker Lodge, B'nai B'rith, and Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of
the United Jewish Fund. Reverend Peter Samson gave the invocation. The speakers
of the evening were well received, especially David Greenwald, who spoke of the
failure of the State Department in its program of de-nazification. He also
warned of the danger of allowing this condition to exist as a focal point for
anti-Semitism...
December 30, 1949—"J.W.B.—U.S.O. Closes San Diego Office," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Henry Weinberger, chairman of the Jewish Welfare Board
Armed Services Committee of San Diego, announced the reorganizational plans,
effective December 31, 1949 whereby the services rendered to Jewish servicemen
will be handled directly out of the Los angeles office of the Jewish Welfare
Board...Albert A. Hulter, Director of the United Jewish Fund and a member of the
Committee, expressed the Committee's appreciation for the fine services that (JWB-USO
Director for San Diego, Joachim) Hammer had rendered since his assignment in San
Diego in March of this year. He stated, on behalf of the committee its
regrets at this transfer...
-1950-
January 13, 1950—"Institute
to Feature Course in Mental Hygiene," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Featuring three new courses, the Institute of Jewish Studies will open the
second semester on Wednesday, January 11, at the Temple Center. Dr. A.P.
Nasatir, Dean, announced the opening of new courses in "Mental Hygiene
Problems of the Jewish Family," "Jewish Music and Art," and the
"Contemporary Jewish Scene." Courses will be continued in Advanced
Hebrew, Contemporary Religions, cooking, Basic Judaism, Modern Jewish History,
Literature of the Bible, Talmud and Book Reviews. "Mental Hygiene
Problems" will be conducted by Dr. Irving R. Stone, senior clinical
psychologist, San Diego state Mental Hygiene Clinic.. The course will have as
visiting lecturers Dr. Benjamin B. Faguet, chief psychiatrist of the clinic;
Mary Lou Prawl, Nevin Wiley and William Long, psychiatric social workers; Dr.
Jack Levitt, psychiatrist, and Professor Oscar Kaplan, associate professor of
psychology, San Diego State College. Other courses will be taught by
rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens and Baruch Stern, Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dov
Abramis, Professor Ernest Wolf, Albert A. Hutler, Professor Harry Ruja,
Mrs. Al Neumann and Mrs. Harris Rubel. Registration will continue thru
Wednesday, January 18, and may be made on that evening or by calling F-0171. The
Institute of Jewish Studies is sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission made
up of Temple Beth Israel, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Beth Jacob Synagogue and
the United Jewish Fund of San Diego.
2) "Hutler and Levenson to Attend
Conference," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Two San Diegans will
participate in the conference and program of the Western states Region Council
of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds when it convenes in Seattle on February
3, 1950. The most important Resolutions Committee will be led by Eli H.
Levenson. The past president of the Fund will also chair the session on
"Community Relations." Community leaders from the Southwest and the
Pacific Coast will hear Albert A. Hutler, executive director of the
United Jewish Fund, discuss, "Planning Cosntructive Use of Leisure
Time" during one of the sessions of the conference. The Regional
Conference is the annual meeting of all the communities in the Southwest.
3) Lou Mogy, Sports Around Town, page 5: ...The installation of officers of San
Diego Lasker Lodge No. 370 was interesting..."A New Year Resolution for San
Diego Jewry," by Al Hutler was interesting and enlightening. I for
one shall continue to work for the betterment and greater cooperation amongst
all our organizations.
February 10, 1950—1) "Seattle Conference Elects Levenson," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Eli Levenson, past president of the United Jewish Fund, was elected regional treasurer of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds at the conference held in Seattle Feb. 5-6, 1950. Announcing his election, outgoing president Marel Hirsch of San Francisco praised Levenson for his leadership in the last three years in the San Diego community. He was also praised for the time and effort he has devoted to regional affairs of the Council. Mr. Albert Hutler, director of the United Jewish Fund, who attended the conference with Levenson, stated that the conference was highly worthwhile and filled with excellent content.
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 organization and plans ready for the coming U.J.F. campaign...
Among those at the Furniture Mart in Los Angeles buying furniture were Harry
Mallen, Issie Mallen, Bill Burnett, George Burnett, Al Dryer, Vic Schulman, Norman
Schulman, Charles Rowben, Herb Haimsohn and Jack Ritoff.
April 14, 1950—1) John Kluchin, "News of the Fox," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: The Samuel I. Fox Lodge meeting of March 28th was a
motable one as Grand Lodge Officer Eddy Breitbart (sic, Breitbard) and Al
Hutler, executive director of the United Jewish Fund, were guests and
speakers. The film, Year of Deliverance, was shown to supllement Al
Hutler's talk on "Keep the Miracle Alive in 1950" which was for the
purpose of raising funds for the UJF on B'nai B'rith Day. All Four Lodges of
SanDiego have joined hands to put the Fund "Over the Top."...
2) "Beth Jacob Congregation," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
9: ..At the last regular meeting held Tuesday evening, April 4th, Preisdent A.
Abramson introduced Mr. Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the United
Jewish Fund, who spoke on the 1950 Fund Campaign Volunteers as campaign
workers were asked for and members responded well...
3) "Temple Beth Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: ...
Religious School—Last Sunday morning was designated "United Jewish Fund
Sunday" at Beth Israel Religious School. Mr. Albert Hutler spoke to the
pupils in behalf of the Youth Division of the Campaign and promised a touching
motion picture to the children. Following the presentation, the pupils voted an
appropriation of $200 from their Ts'dakah Fund. They will add to this whatever
contributions are brought next Sunday in a special collection. Parents are urged
to make next Sunday's contribution an especially generous one. Thus our children
are doing their part to "Keep the Miracle Alive."
April 28, 1950—Sammy Krasner and Don Rosen, "You
Name It," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 13: ...We were glad to see
many of our college friends supporting the U.J.F. fun-raising drive sparked by
the dinner-dance held at the Marine Roof of the San Diego Hotel April 22. A
sidelight of the evening was the presentation of a birthday cake to Dick
Silberman by Al Hutler in honor of Dick's twenty-first birthday.
Congrats.
May 12, 1950—1) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Wednesday, May 3, marked the 16th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Hutler who celebrated by acting as host and hostess following the regular
services at Temple Beth Israel on May 5.
2) "Al Hutler Attends Fair Employment Meeting," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 8: Traveling to Los Angeles on May 6, Albert Hutler, United
Jewish Fund executive, represented San Diego Council of Cultural and Religious
Unity and the Jewish Community Relations Committee, at a conference held by the
Council for Equality in Employment. Judge Isaac Pacht is chairman of the
Council and included among the sponsors of this group are Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin,
Will Rogers Jr. and James Roosevelt. The group is formulating plans for the
adoption of a State-Wide Fair Employment Act.
July 7, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5... I was told —... A committee consisting of Sol
Price, Sid Goldhammer, and Al Hutler are looking for a meeting place for the
Jewish Community Center....
July 21, 1950—"S.D. Guarantees Care for 27 More D.P.
Families," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: In an emergency
meeting of the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund, called to hear the
report of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors of the United Jewish
Fund acted favorably on recommendation to take an additional 27 D.P. families in
1851. San Diego will guarantee jobs and housing for 37 Jewish displaced
families in addition to the 36 Community Assurances already given for this year,
Victor Schulman, Pres., announced. This means that some 90 additional Jewish
displaced persons will be able to resettle in this area under the liberalized DP
Act recently passed. 25 families already have been resettled her since the first
of the year. The additional community assurances were recommended by the
Emigre Committee of the United Jewish Fund, and the Executive Committee of the
Fund, in response to a request from national officials of the United Service for
New Americans that every additional displaced person allowed under the new Act
be brought into this country. Some 65 families, representing about 200
individuals, already are in San Diego on community and corporate
assurances basis, according to Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the
United Jewish Fund. In addition Hutler estimated that the same number have been
resettled here on the basis of individual assurances, of which the committee has
no record.
August 4, 1950—"People around the world," was the theme of
the closing session of the Camp Jaycee Day Camp last Friday at Temple Beth
Israel. Highlighted by the songs and dances of Israel, the campers
performed dances and songs from several nations before their parents and
friends...80 boys and girls attended Camp Jaycee during the six weeks of
operation. Approximately 16 percent of the children in attendance were not
Jewish, according to Irwin Wohl, director. Top feature of the program was
the Jewish material which has been added to the program for 1950. This consisted
of Hebrew songs and dances, taught by Evelyn Weitzman and Jack Schauder. 30
campers and 5 counselors, headed by Al Hutler, left San Diego last Monday to
spend six days at Camp Palomar, in the Palomar Mountains....
August 18, 1950—"Personals," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: "We're off on the road to...we don't know
where," said Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hutler and family and Mrs. Ossie Ehrlisch
when they left San Diego on a vacation. Their first stop will be Los Angeles
where Mr. Hutler will serve as best man at the wedding of Ernst Michel.
September 8, 1950—"5711—1950-51; A Happy New Year," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 12:...Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hutler and Family...
September 22, 1950—1) "Social Workers Attend Conference on Youth," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the United Jewish Fund and Rose Anderson, Jewish Welfare Society Executive Secretary, were among a group of San Diego Welfare Executives, teachers and service leaders who were invited by Governor Warren to attend a conference on the youth problem at Sacramento this week. Mrs. Rose Anderson will also attend an Institute at Asilomar, California, under the direction of the Pacific Southwestern Region of the family Service Association.
2) "Hutler and Douglas Attend Frisco Conf.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: San Francisco will be the host community for the tenth Annual Meeting of the Western States Section of the National Jewish Welfare Board on November 3-6, announced Frank. H. Sloss, President. The program Committee is headed by Esmond Schapiro of San Francisco. Among the San Diego members of the Committee are: Morris Douglas and Albert Hutler, Director of the United Jewish Fund.
3) "Radio Program Faces Facts," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: "The New Frontier" is a must for all radio listeners interested in the problems of human relations. Sponsored by the Civic Unity Council, an organization dedicated to the broad principle of improving relations between all peoples in the community, the program is heard over KGB every Wednesday night from 9:30 to 9:55 p.m. Squarely facing the challenges of prejudice, intolerance and bigotry, the fifteen minutes dramatization is followed by a discussion of local problems by a panel of San Diego leaders with Jerry Lee Pact as moderator....Starring in the dramatizations are such well known figurtes as Quentin Reynolds, Edward R. Murrow, Fay Emerson, Walter Hampden, Cornell Wilde, Martha Scott, Richard Windmark. Wayne Fry, principal of Washington School, and Al Hutler, secretary of the Community Relations Committee, are in charge of the program for the Civic Unity Council. The Jewish Community Relations Committee is a member of the Council and an active participant in the work.
4) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ... Did you know.... The Herman Sarfans, the Jack
Gross's, the Abe Ratners, the Irving J. Kahns and the Victor Schulmans were all
up at Highland Springs Resort and were they having a good time. Al HJutler
spent a few days of his vacation there and is looking forward to going back ....
October 6, 1950—"New American First Born in San Diego," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: A new American was born last week to Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Milgrom, recent arrivals in San Diego from Germany. First child to
be born to an "Emigre" couple, little Rebecca is already an American
citizen, though it will take her parents another 4 years to reach this cherished
status. Assisting in the homecoming of Mrs. Milgrom and her New American,
the San Diego Chapter of the Council of Jewish Women prepared the home and made
the necessary preparation for the mother and child. Mrs. Harris Rubel, Chairman
of the Council's Foreign Born Committee, led a parade of women who presented
thier best wishes to the couple...According to Dr. Walter Ornstein, chairman of
the Emigre Committee of the (United Jewish) Fund, it is expected that many
additional "DP" families will be received in San Diego before the end
of the year. Many committees and council members will attend the United Service
for New Americans Conference, Oct. 14 and 15th, in San Francisco. Albert Hutler
will present a paper for professional workers.
2) "Music, Dancing To feature School For Adults," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 8: Wednesday, October 11th, will mark the opening of the
third season of the Institute of Jewish Studies. Sponsored by the Jewish
Education Commission, the three periods of classes will again be held at Temple
Beth Israel Center every Wednesday from 7:45 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. Plans call for
two class periods and a third period featuring Jewish Songs, Folk dancing and
discussions, in which all students will participate...Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Dean
of the Institute, leads a faculty which is well known to the students,
including: Rabbi Baruch Stern, Dov Abramis and Leon Elkind in the Hebrew
Department; Isaac Domnitz in the Yiddish; Cantor Julian Miller, Music; Albert A.
Hutler, Mrs. Rose Neumann, Mrs. Harris Rubel and Edward Schwartz. Again
"What's Cooking in Judaism," a cooking class taught by Neumann and
Rubel will be a feature of the Institute specially designed for young married
women who wish to learn to prepare Jewish dishes for their husbands' palates...
October 20, 1950—1) "Adult Jewish Institute Open for
Registration," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
Registrations are still being accepted by the Institute of Jewish Studies, as
classes opened last Wednesday, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn announced yesterday.
"With close to last year's registration figure, ten classes are in
session." Courses are offered in Modern Jewish History and Biblical
Literature, taught by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn of Beth Israel Temple; "What We
Jews Believe," given by Rabbi Baruch Stern of Beth Jacob Synagogue;
Beginning and Advance Hebrew with Dov Abramis as the instructor; Cantor Julian
Miller teaches a class in Jewish Music Appreciation; Comparative Religion is
taught by the very popular Professor Harry Ruja of State College; Contemporary
Jewish Literature, a Book Review and Discussion class is led by Edward Schwartz,
prominent young attorney; the Contemporary Jewish Scene, a discussion of day by
day problems and challenges, led by Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the
United Jewish Fund, and a Cooking Course by Mrs. Rose Neumann and Mrs. Lucille
Rubel. Classes are held every Wednesday evening from7:45 to 10:20
p.m. Refreshments are served at the end of the second period, followed by
a general assembly for the entire student body. This period is devoted to
discussions, lectures, movies, community singing, and folk dancing. Sponsored by
the Jewish Education commission, the Institute is a cooperative effort of the
three Synagogues and the United Jewish Fund. The Commission is composed of
representatives of these bodies who plan the program for the Institute of Jewish
Studies, and who are working toward a Jewish Education program in the community
on an entire community level. At the last meeting of the Jewish Education
Commission the resignation of Rabbi Monroe Levens as a member of Commission was
accepted with regrets. The commission also expressed its intention of continuing
its efforts toward the establishment of a Community Talmud Torah in San
Diego. Mr. Moss Addleson was elected to the Commission as a member
at large.
2) "Hutler to Serve on Minority Comm.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
2: Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the United Jewish Fund, was appointed
to serve on the Minority Employment Advisory Committee for the Southern
California Area of the Department of Employment. Appointed by Governor Warren,
this committee grew out of recommendations made at the conference on employment
recently held in Sacramento. The other appointee from San Diego is Dennis V.
Allen, President of the San Diego Race Relations Society. Primary purpose of
this committee is to improve relations among minority groups, employers, labor
organizations, associations in various fields of employment. Mr. Hutler attended
the initial meeting of this committee held in Los Angeles on Thursday, October
18.
3) "Temple Beth Israel Men's Club," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: On October 30th members of the Temple Men's Club will
resume their roles as hosts to their children at a Father-Child Night. The title
of this event, usually called Father-Son Night was changed upon the suggestion
of Albert Hutler who, after telling members of the facts of his life, convinced
them that the "Son" should, in all fairness, be changed to
"Child." Maxwell Kaufman and rabbi Morton J. Cohn will serve as
co-chairmen of the evening, assisted by Dick Levi at the food concession. All
members of the Club and their guests, are invited to come with their children at
7:30 for an evening of entertainment and delectable food—hot dogs, pop and ice
cream.
November 3, 1950—"S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: Mr. Albert A. Hutler received a report from the Jewish
Welfare Fund and Federation on the Jewish Aged in America. It stresses the fact
that institutional care is but one aspect of the total program for the aged, and
that to meet the diversified needs of older persons, Jewish Communities are
establishing programs which are based on the cooperation of all social and
medical agencies in the community, and the coordination of their services.
Recognizing that one of the most depressing features of old age in our American
Society is enforced retirement, which causes the individual to feel useless and
unwanted, Jewish communities have established Clubs for older persons. In San
Diego, we have the "Happy Old Timers: Club. The report also states
that some 60 Jewish community centers throughout the country sponsor social
groups and organized recreational programs to help older citizens to regain a
feeling of belonging and accomplishment, and opportunities are provided for
older persons to continue their creative ability and acquire new skills....
November 17, 1950—1) "Schulman-Hutler Represent
S.D. At Wash Conference," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The
Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds' 19th Annual General
Assembly—national business meeting of the organized Jewish communities—will
be held December 1-3 at the Hotel Shoreham, Washington D.C., it was announced
today by Stanley C. Myers, Miami, CJFWF President. Community leaders from all
parts of the United States and Canada acting as delegates of their central
Jewish organizations will discuss major problems facing Jewish communities in
1951 and outline plans for meeting total Jewish philanthropic responsibilities
in Israel overseas and at home. The CJFWF Mr. Myers pointed out is the
national association of community organizations serving 800 cities as their
instrument in dealing with national problems and in providing central services
in budgeting, community organization, social planning, campaigning and
year-round interpretation. Member agencies of the CJFWF annually raise more than
90 percent of all funds used for Jewish welfare purposes. Victor Schulman,
President of the United Jewish Fund, and Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director,
will represent the San Diego Jewish Community.
2) "Social Workers Needed in Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: Because of the crying need for American social workers in Israel, national
Committee to select Social Workers for Israel has been formed, according to an
announcement received by the San Diego Federation of Jewish Agencies. The
organization is appealing for trained and qualified personnel to help develop a
welfare program for the many thousands of immigrants who have recently come to
Israel. To implement this project, there is an immediate need of 25 to 30
workers in the field of family case work, psychiatric social work, medical
social work, and other specialties. Case workers should be under 40,
experienced graduates of a recognized social service school or its equivalent,
and should have a good working knowledge of Yiddish, German or French. Knowledge
of Hebrew is extremely helpful but is not essential. The contract calls for a
minimum of 15 months service in Israel. Albert A. Hutler, Executive
Director of the United Jewish Fund, has been asked to aid in the preliminary
screening of the applicants from this area who are interested in working in this
area. For any further information, it is suggested that Mr. Hutler be contacted.
December 1, 1950—1) "Fund Annual Meeting To Honor
Davies on Dec. 17," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
"Remember the 17th for the 17th." That's Louis Steinman's way of
urging attendance at the 17th Annual Dinner Meeting of the United Jewish Fund on
Sunday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m. Meeting in the sky-high Marine Room of
the San Diego Hotel, the business agenda will be highlighted by the election of
members to the United Jewish Fund Board for a two year term as well as the
yearly report of the president, Victor Schulman, and Executive Director, Albert
A. Hutler. "All good citizens of the Jewish community should take
advantage of their rights by voting for members of the Board who are the
Trustees of the money collected for Jewish agencies in San Diego, and for making
various policies which affect Jewish communal life," Steinman stated in his
announcement. "In the past five years the United Jewish Fund of San Diego
has been the recipient of $1,012,000 which has been distributed by the Jewish
community of San Diego through the Board of Directors of the Fund."
Annual awards to outstanding Jews for their communal work in the community will
be announced at the meeting. Awards are given each year, consisting of
membership in the Key Club, for outstanding service to the Jewish community,
outstanding service to the community as a whole, and to outstanding campaign
workers. Top presentation will be made to Charles Davies, Christian Committee
Chairman for the 1950 Campaign, who will be honored by the Jewish community for
his efforts on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal and the United Jewish
Fund. Cantor Julian Miller of Temple Beth Israel and Cantor Josephy Cysner
of Congregation Tifereth Israel will entertain with musical treats of Jewish
music. The committee consisting of Steinman, Morris Douglas and Rodin Horrow are
planning many unusual features for the meeting. Buffet dinner, at a cost of
$2.25 per person will begin at 6:30 p.m.. with the meeting starting at 7:45.
Reservations may be made by calling Franklin 0171.
2) "Wash. Conference Proposes Central Israeli Fund," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: Recommendations to implement the creation of a Central
Israeli Fund and Budget, and to assure long range stability in American Jewish
fund raising will be presented to community delegates for discussion and action
at the 19th Annual General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and
Welfare Funds. The Assembly is scheduled for December 1-3 Shoreham Hotel,
Washington D.C. Stanley C. Myers, Miami, CJFWF President, in announcing
developing program highlights, underscored the importance of the three-day
Assembly. More than 700 leaders of Jewish communities from all parts of
the United States and Canada will review major problems facing American Jewry in
1951. Acting as official delegates from their communities, the leaders will map
plans for meeting total Jewish responsibilities in Israel, overseas, nationally
and locally. Victor Schulman, Pres. and Albert Hutler, Exec. Dir. of the
United Jewish Fund, will attend all sessions of the conference. Proposals of the
Institute will be designed to insure the most efficient manner of utilizing
funds raised to meet Israel's most pressing economic needs. They will deal with
the central Israel Fund and Budget; the role of philanthropy in relation to the
projected bond drive, private investment and inter-governmental loans; and the
character of programs to be undertaken by American Jewish organizations raising
funds for Israel. The Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds is
the national association of community organizations serving 800 cities as their
instrument in dealing with national problems and in providing central services
in budgeting, community organization, social planning, campaigning and
year-round interpretation. Member agencies of the Council annually raise more
than 90 percent of all funds used for Jewish welfare purposes.
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.m. 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) "Welfare
Funds to Meet Jan. 13," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Full
analysis and joint action on issues currently confronting Jewish communities
will be featured at the 1951 Western States Regional Assembly of the Council of
Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds, to be held January 13-14 at the Leamington
Hotel in Oakland...Assisting Mr. Desky (first name, title, not given) in
preparing the inclusive program are the following CJFWF regional officers in
addition to President (Raphael) Brandes (of Tucson): Frank MM. Fink of Portland,
Vice-Pres., and Chairman of the Resolutions Committee; Irving Schneider of Long
Beach, Vice-Pres. and Chairman of the Credentials Committee, and Eli H. Levenson
of San Diego, Treas. Also attending the 2 day conference will be Victor
Schulman, who will join in the discussion on "The Local Community and the
National Agency—Partnership or Problem," and Albert Hutler will lead the
professional session on the topic, "1951 Campaign."
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.
January 19, 1951—1) "'Welfare Aids' To Get Training," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: Twenty-five Jewish women who have evidenced an
interest in the welfare and adjustment of the immigrant in San Diego, began a
five week course last Thursday to prepare themselves to become "Social
Welfare Aids" in San Diego's Emigre Program. Sponsored jointly by the
Emigre Committee of the United Jewish Fund, Dr. Walter Ornstein, chairman; the
Jewish Welfare Society; Morris Douglas, President; and the San Diego Section of
the Council of Jewish Women, the course will provide workers with the minimum
essential training to enable them to offer constructive services to emigres who
come to San Deigo and who are in need of help in their adjustment. Planned
by Mrs. David Rubenstein, the five sessions will concern themselves with the
background, attitudes and adjustments of displaced persons in America, and more
specifically in San Diego; the responsibility of the volunteer worker to the
client and to the agency; the counciling interview; and the social welfare
resources in San Diego. The discussions will be led by Mrs. Rubenstein,
former supervisor of Family Casework for the American Red Cross; Mrs. Joan
Wiley, an instructor in psychology and casework; Edgar Brown, Director of the
Community Welfare Council; Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the
United Jewish Fund; Mrs. Rose Anderson, Executive Secretary of the Jewish
Welfare Society, and Mrs. Harriet Miller, caseworker for the Jewish Welfare
Society. At the conclusion of the Institute, it is anticipated that the
volunteers will begin their work with the displaced persons families that are
already in San Diego and with those who are expected to come in 1951 under the
Displaced Persons Act.
2) "Cottage of Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: On
January 7 at the Cottage of Israel election of officers were held...The Board of
Directors will be selected at the next meeting with representatives from the 5
Zionist Organizations, four B'nai B'riths, three synagogues and Mr. Hutler (of
the United Jewish Fund.)....
3) "L.Z.O.A. Ben Gurion Branch," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: The next meeting of the Ben Gurion Branch will be held Sunday, January 28, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barach, 4430 Altadena. Albert Hutler, Exec. Dir., of
the United Jewish Fund, will be guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.
February 2, 1951—1)"Jewish Institute Expands Staff," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Rabbi Monroe Levens, Cantor Joseph Cysner and Mr. Leon
Elkind will be added to the faculty of the Institute of Jewish Studies which
will open its second semester on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:00 p.m., according to
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Dean of the School. Held at the Temple Center, 34d
and Laurel Streets, the Institute sponsored by the Jewish Education Commission,
has provided a Jewish cultural outlet for San Diego Jewry for the past two
years. In the semester ending its 3rd year, the courses to be offered will
be as follows: Comparative Religions, Professor (Harry) Ruja; Beginner's Hebrew,
Mr. Elkind; Intermediate Hebrew, Mr. (Dov) Abram(i)s, Basic Judaism, Rabbi
Levens; Men Who Mattered in Jewish Life, Rabbi (Baruch) Stern; Meet the
Prophets, Rabbi (Morton) Cohn; Jewish Music, Cantor Cysner; Contemporary Jewish
Themes, Mr. (Albert) Hutler. Classes will be divided into two periods,
with the first period starting at 8:00 o'clock. There will be a twenty
minute period for refreshments and announcements, and the second period will
start at 9:10 and be concluded by 10:00 o'clock. Registration for the second
semester will open on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Temple Center.
2) "Labor Zionists To Hold Seminar," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
1: In these trying days, when all Jewish groups are putting forth their utmost
efforts in raising the desperately needed funds for Israel, the Labor Zionists
of San Diego are taking time out for a seminar. Many issues in Zionism have
become confused, many problems arising out of the establishment of the Jewish
state perplex us and we feel the time has come for study and clarification. The
seminar, first of its kind here, will have as its central theme,
"Reorientation of Zionism." The schedule of the sessions to be
held at Tifereth Israel Synagogue will be: Saturday evening, February 10 at
8:30, "Economic Patters in Israel," with discussion led by Hugo Brumer
of L.A. Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.; "The History of Labor Zionism in
America," with discussion led by Cantor Leib Glantz of L.A., Sunday
evening, February, 11, 8:30 p.m. a panel discussion "Israel, A Democracy in
Action," with Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Al Hutler, I. Domnitz, Prof. Felix P. Lee,
Dov Abramis participating and Rabbi Levens as moderator. Fred Yaruss,
president of Ben Gurion group will be general chairman. It is sincerely hoped
that everyone who feels an interest in the live problems facing Israel and
Zionism will make attandance a must. All sessions will be absolutely free, there
will be no solicitations of any kind.
3) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Cheering her
husband on to winning first place in the Southern California Squash Tournament
was Mrs. Albert Hutler on January 13 and 14 when Al played at the San Diego
Club.
February 16, 1951—"Institute Opens New
Semester," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The Institute of
Jewish Studies opened a new semester last Wednesday night with an array of
courses that would bring pride to a much larger city than San Diego...Faculty
members include, Dr. Ruja of State College, rabbis Stern, Levens and Cohn,
Albert A. Hutler, Dov Abramis, Cantors Cysner and Miller, Isaac Domnitz, Meir
Bleiberg and Leon Elkind...
April 27, 1951—1) "Day camp to Operate Fifth Season," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: Final plans for the Jewish community Center's 1951
summer day camp program are swiftly being completed for the six week session
which will start one week after school is out. Youngsters between the ages
of 5 and 12 will be accepted again this year, according to the announcement.
Campers' fees and registration dates will be announced shortly in the press as
well as through the mails... For further information or advanced registration
call Albert A. Hutler, Franklin 0171.
2) "Servicemen's Activities," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
9: ... Hat's Off To... Temple Beth Israel, Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Beth
Jacob Synagogues for sponsoring such outstanding community seders which so many
servicemen enjoyed. Approximately 200 servicemen enjoyed Passover
hospitality at the three synagogues and in private homes. A second seder on
Saturday night and a luncheon Sunday noon was sponsored at Temple Center by the
armed Services Committee under the direction of Esther Siegel, Activities
Director. The delicious and traditional menu was prepared by Mrs. Rose Neumann,
Chairman; Mrs. R. Sonnabaum and Mrs. I Finkelstein. After dinner, Al
Hutler gave a brief resume of the current United Jewish Fund Campaign. The
servicemen responded wholeheartedly to the diea of being considered as part of
the community and accordingly voluteered to make a contribution as a group at
the Sunday night dance with a very favorable result....
May 11, 1951—"Day Camp Plans To Start Soon," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Day Camp registration for boys and girls from 5 to 12 years will begin immediately, according to Albert A. Hutler. "Camp Jaycee," the Jewish Community Center Association Day Camp, is planning 6 weeks of recreation and fun beginning on June 25th. Capacity will be definitely limited to 75 campers. The fee for the 6 week period will be $38 or $9.00 per week...The program will originate from the temple Center, Third and Laurel Sts. Campers will bring their lunches and the Day Camp will provide free milk and snacks...Parents desiring additionalinformation should contact Mr. Hutler at Franklin 0171.
May 25, 1951—1) "Hadassah Presents 'Liberace' At
Donor Luncheon June 5th," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1:
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, proudly announces tot he
San Diego Community its forthcoming 10th Annual Donor Luncheon, Tuesday, June 5,
El Cortez Hotel, 11:45 a.m....Mrs. E. Al Slayen will enter her second term as
Pres. of the Organization and she has a most worthy roster of officers to assist
hewr. They are: Mrs. David Block, 1st VicePres.; Mrs. Sidney Goldhammer, 2nd
Vice Pres.; Mrs. Robt. Strauss, 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Edward Binder, treas.; Mrs.
Ed Kitaen, Rec. Sec'y; Mrs. Sam Siraton, Corr. Sec'y; Mrs. Harry Rosentha, Fin.
Sec'y; and Mrs. I. Teacher, Auditor. The following are elected board members,
Mesdames Harry Felson, Max Rabinowitz, R.W. Smith, Edmund Brier, Julius Levin,
Harry Wosk....The brief installation ceremony will be conducted by Mr. Albert H.
Hutler, who is familiar to all Hadassah women, as well as the general community.
2)"Leaders of Lasker Lodge B.B.," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5, photo and caption:
June 8, 1951—"Day Camp Opens Registration...Anfanger in
Charge," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: As registration opens
for Camp Jaycee, the Jewish Community Center Day Camp, David Anfanger was
announced as the new head counselor for the 1951 season. Anfanger, San Diego
State College Graduate and outstanding athlete now teaching at Euclid school, is
a former counselor at Camp Jaycee, and is well known to all of the campers. His
appointment assures another successful camping experience for Camp
Jaycee....Though prices are going up on all commodities, there will be no
increase in the fees for Camp Jaycee, according to Albert Hutler,
Director. Fee for the full six weeks will continue at $48 with the weekly
fee at $9 per week. This will again include all services, activities and
insurance, with the exception of pick up and delivery service, which will cost
$1.25 per week. Registration for Camp Jaycee may be made by calling
Franklin 0171 and contacting Mr. Hutler or at the office of the Jewish Community
Center, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, Calif....For any further information call Albert
A. Hutler, Franklin 0171.
2) "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, Morrisw 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 Tacher, Rubin Umansky, Hewnry Weinberger, Frank Winicki, Hyman S. Wolf and Fred Yaruss.
June 22, 1951—"Civic Group Sponsors Booth At
Fair," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: The Community Welfare
Counsel's Civc Unity Group will sponsor an exhibit on Human Relations entitled
"Everyone Counts" at the County Fair at Del Mar, from June 29 through
July 8, it was announced by Mr. Albert Hutler, acting chairman of the
group. The Booth will contain material furnished by such organizations as
the Anti Defamation Group, the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, the California Federation for Civic Unity, the American Jewish
Commi9ttee, and the Public Schools of San Diego. The booth will be manned
by volunteers representing the above organizations.
July 6, 1951—"Camp Jaycee Off to Good Start," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Registration for the first two weeks of the Jewish
Community Center Day Camp exceeded expectation and broke all previous
enrollments, according to Al Hutler, administrative director. 116 campers
participated in the first period of the camp with an average attendance of 95
boys and girls a day. Because of the man requests a waiting list has been
opened for subsequent weeks....Ably led by Dave Anfanger, San Diego City School
teacher, the camp is approved by the city schools, City-County Camp Commission,
the YMCA and the San Diego Camping Association. Anfanger is assisted by a
staff of counsellors. They are Bella Demsey, Nancy Straus, Thor Raun, John
Westrick, Barbara Solomon, Harold Krinistsky, Nancy Bloom, Harvey Goodfriend,
Paul Kaufman, Bill Kolender, Sam Sosna....
July 20, 1951—1) "Camp Jaycee Opens New Registration," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Four weeks of Camp Jaycee was completed today with
registration continuing at the maximum. Because of a conflict in dates Camp
Palomar will not be available this year for Camp Jaycee. However, arrangements
have been made with the Jewish Centers Association of Los Angeles to accept a
group from San Diego at their country camp at Barton Flats. Located 86 miles
from downtown Los Angeles, the camp is in the San Bernardino Mountains at an
altitude of 6,000 feet and has facilities for waterfront activities and fishing.
San Diego campers between the ages of 7 and 15 will be accepted for a two week
period from July 31 to August 14. The fee is $58 not including
transportation. $10 is payable at registration and the balance due one
week before camp opens. Al Hutler, who has made the arrangements, stated that
transportation from San Diego would be arranged if there are enough registrants.
Registration may be made by contacting Mr. Hutler, F-0171, but it must be done
immediately.
2) "'Camp Caravan' Call to Adventure," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: An exciting adventure in outdoor living for youngsters between the ages of 9 1/2 and 14 will be conducted by Al Hu8tler during his vacation period August 13th to August 25th. Hutler plans on operating "Camp Caravan" for a maximum of twenty campers. Leaving San Diego by motor vehicle, the campers will tour Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks and return to San Diego through the Monterey Peninsula including Big Sur Park. Campers will live in the open, sleep in bedrolls, cook their own meals and learn to live in the outdoors. Swimming, fishing, hiking and sightseeing will be the main portion of the program. There will be several counselors with Hutler, including Dr. Harold Elden, who will act as camp physician. Fee for the period is $100 which includes all costs except spending money. For registration and further information call Mr. Hutler at B-8223 or F-0171.
3) "'Price Controls' Discussed by B.B.," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: A second in the sries of Town Hall meetings will be
held by San Diego Lasker Lodge B'nai B'rith, at its regular meeting this Monday,
July 23rd, at Temple Beth Israel Center, 8 p.m. Wm. Charles Moeser, Dist.
Director of Price Stabilization, will speak on "Control or Chaos."
Albert Hutler, who is responsible for these stimulating programs, promises an
interesting evening with time for questions and answers. Those who attended the
last meeting remembered the fine discussion that followed peter Samson's
presentation of "What is Happening to Civil Liberties?" Another panel
will be selected to help answer some of the questions on price control.
4) "Bay City B.B. Women," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6:
Plans for the annual Membership Luncheon, which will be held on Wednesday,
August 22, 1951 at the4 home of Mrs. J. Medack are well underway reports Mrs.
Victor Weiss, Membership Chairman. Complete4 details will be forthcoming
in the next issue....Thanks to You Department: Love Sacks for so capably chairng
the Servicemen's dinner July 11th and Esther Siegel for giving us the
opportunity to be hostesses on that evening. To Estyr Cahan for the Whitney's
Patio Party where we really made some money. To Al Hutler for calling up us to
man the Civic Unity Booth at the San Diego County Fair for two days. (To Anne
Schloss, Freda Hollandersky and Reva Garvin for going out there.)
August 3, 1951—1) "Last Call for Adventure with 'Camp Caravan,'"
Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Exciting adventure and exploration
beckon to a limited number of boys who are going with Albert Hulter and Dr.
Harold Elden on "Caravan Camp." Leaving San Diego on August 13
for 12 days, the hearty campers will explore Sequoia and Yosemite National Park,
as well as other places of interest. Camping out, cooking, hiking, sightseeing
will be some of the features of Camp Caravan. The final itinerary includes 4
days at a guest ranch along the King River; 2 days in Sequoia, 4 days at
Yosemite. Cost of complete trip is $100 including transportation. A few
additional registrations will be accepted until Wednesday, August 8, 1951. Call
Albert A. Hutler, Bayview 8223.
2) "Jay-Cee Camp," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The
appearance of Smoky Rogers and his gang climaxed six weeks of Community Center
Day Camp activities as Camp Jaycee closed its fifth year of operation
today. KFMB's television star put the finishing touches on a most
successful Day Camp operation for over 175 boys and girls at the gathering of
campers and parents at Temple Center this afternoon. As ice cream and birthday
cake were being eaten, celebrating the fifth birthday of Camp Jaycee, parents
were entertained by campers, and counselors with songs, dances and skits.
Besides the usual camp activities in the last two week session of Camp Jaycee,
including Torrey Pines, horseback riding, swimming lessons, games and crafts,
campers were given a surprise trip by the Eleventh Naval District and also were
taken to see the Children's Theatre production of "Once Upon A
Clothesline," both of which they enjoyed completely. David Anfanger was
head counselor of this year's camp which had the largest attendance in camp
history. Albert A. Hulter acted as administrative director under the
direction of Eli H. Levenson, President of the Jewish Community Center.
August 17, 1951—"Jaycee Camp Ends Season," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: Camp Jaycee concluded the fifth year of operation two
weeks ago. Over 150 campers were served, with 66 boys and girls attending the
full six weeks. 14 Scholarships were given to campers who could not afford to
pay the full fee, according to a statistical report presented by Albert A.
Hutler, Director. Expenditures of Camp Jaycee during the six weeks of the
Day Camp, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Association, were over
$4000.00, which is met by fees and scholarships, at little cost to the
community. Scholarships this year were furnished by the San Diego Section of the
National Council of Jewish Women, the Junior Charity League, Mr. and Mrs. George
Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. William Burnett and the Jewish Community Center
Association. Organizations and individuals are urged to provide scholarships
which can be as low as $9,00 to send a child to the Day Camp. The camp is
operated on a non-sectarian basis, and this year had approximately 22 percent
non-Jewish children in attendance.
September 14, 1951—1) "'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
2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Rabbi Morton
J. Cohn held "Hanukas Ha-Bayis" (dedication of a house) services at
the new Pt. Loma home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hutler, 3743 Elliott, on August
31st. He placed a mazuzah (sic, mezuzah) on their front door as part of the ceremony.
September 28, 1951—"USO—JWB Activities," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: ...Hat's Off... Mrs. O. Ehrlich and Mr. and Mrs. A.
Hutler for providing the special treat for the servicemen last Friday night at
Temple Center. The delicious home-made delicacies prepared by Mrs. Ehrlich made
a "big hit" with the boys....
October 12, 1951—"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.
October 26, 1951—1) "Fund Board Approves Allocation Report:
Distributes $143,000." Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1,5: Over
$143,000 was distributed to non-local agencies last week by the directors of the
United Jewish Fund at their regular October meeting, according to Victor
Schulman, President. Included in the amount distributed is $10,475.00, available
surplus from 1950, which had not been allocated in that year. Nathaniel Ratner,
Treasurer of the Fund, stated that under the present regulations of the United
Jewish Fund all available surplus must be distributed. Based on the report
and recommendations of the 1951 Allocations Committee, headed by William
Schwartz, the board distributed $131,240 to overseas and Israel agencies in
comparison with $124,500 in 1950. Community Relations agencies remain almost the
same as in 1950. Religious institutions were allocated $2,483, an overall
increase of $305. Cultural agencies remained about the same, and Service and
Coordinating agencies increased from $1,613 to $2.555. According to the accepted
report the largest percentage increase was the National Jewish Welfare Board for
its war service activities from $1,084 to $2,000. Other increases included the
U.I.T. Campaign for the Weizmann Institute, Technion, and the Hebrew University;
the Jewish Theological Seminary; the Hebrew Union College; Yeshiva University;
Union of Orthodox Congregations; Jewish War Veterans; American Association of
Jewish Education, and the Jewish Labor Committee. Further Action of
the Board—At its meeting last Wednesday, the Board of Directors of the Fund
also voted authority to its Executive Committee to send additional money to the
United Jewish Appeal in its $35,000,000 cash campaign. (United Jewish Fund has
already forwarded $102,000 cash to the UJA.) Reiterated its resolution
favoring the Israel Bond Drive and again offered its cooperation.
Re-elected Albert A. Hutler, as Executive Director of the United Jewish Fund for
another 2 year period beginning January 1, 1952. Hutler has served as the
Executive Director for the past five years.
2) "Let's Not Prejudge The MacIver Report," (unsigned editorial), Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: The the past several months our editorial desk
has been flooded with releases from one or two of our defense agencies, from
commentators, syndicated writers and just ordinary letter-writing citizens
telling us what they think of the MacIver Report (a study of the nature,
structure and effectiveness of our so-designated defense agencies). Mostly, the
thoughts handed to us, mailed to us, and phoned to us is that the MacIver Report
is something that should not be touched...that it is a quagmire of sociological
rhetoric that means nothing; that if Professor MacIver's ideas are carried out
it will mean the assimilation if not the utter destruction of our Jewish
communities, etc. Only here and there do we get a mention of praise for this
study of the effectiveness of our agencies (B'nai B'rith, Congress, Committee,
UAHC, ADL, etc.) and most of this praise stems from MacIver's recommendations
that some of these agencies eliminate the duplication of their activites. It
took Professor MacIver and his aides some 10 months of study to investigate,
discuss and filly prepare the report. It seems hardly fair for us, or for anyone
else, for that matter, to condemn the report after just a few week's cursory
study. As a result...we must in all fairness...hold with the National
Community Relations Advisory Council in not trying to "prejudice" or
prejudge the report until we get a full report on it from the plenary session of
the NCRAC in November. Professor MacIver was employed by the NCRAC to make
his study and report, and the Columbia University chief sociologist went to
great lenths to get to the bottom of a long-discussed and long-studied Jewish
question. The thoughts of the various Community Relations committees throughout
the country will be aired at the plenary session of NCRAC in November. Those of
us who had the privilege of hearing Al Hutler give a quick resume of the report
at the B'nai B'rith meeting will agree that it would not be fair to judge it
until it has been evaluated by our own committees. That's why we refuse to
take sides in the discussion. That's why we also point out to others that they
should not make snap judgments as to whether the report is a good one or a bad
one. For even in the worst, there is something of value. And even in the best
there are some points that could be deleted or changed.
December 7, 1951—Jack Lowenbein, "B'nai B'rith
Lasker Lodge," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: The Annual
B'nai B'rith Dinner Dance was held Sunday night, December 2nd, at the El Morocco
Club. This year's dance under the chairmanship of Lou Levitt was a rousing
success with a packed house. It is certain those present enjoyed the dinner and
the entire evening. It was indeed gratifying to renew acquaintanceships
with lodge member who were not active this year. It is hoped that they will be
able to take a more active part in next year's lodge activities. Dance
Committee members included Ed Baranov, Dick Berman, Bert Eifer, Jerry Freedman
and Jack Lowenbein. At the meeting Tuesday night, December 4, the following were
elected to serve next year as officers of the lodge: President, Lou Mogy; 1st
Vice President, Harry Wax; 2nd Vice President, Al Hutler; Warden, Lou Levitt;
Guardian, Jack Lowenbein; Chaplain, Jerome Freedman; Trustee, Jack Spatz;
Financial Secretary, Ed Baranov; Treasurer, Joseph Kaplan; Recording Secretary,
Frank Janowsky. The next regular meeting which will be held Tuesday night,
Dec. 18 will be President's night. Retiring president Jerome Freedman and
incoming President Lou Mogy will be hosts at this social meeting where
refreshments will include a spaghetti dinner. The formal installation of
officers is scheduled for Sunday night, January 6th, 1952. Buy Bonds for Israel!
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January 11, 1952—1)
"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ...Mrs. O.
Ehrlech is enjoying a visit from her sister Mrs Anna Hirswch of Chicago. Mrs.
Hirsch is staying at the Pt. Loma home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hutler...
2) "Adult Institute Re-Opens Fall Classes," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: San Diego Adult Institute for Jewish Studies will reopen its
doors at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St., Wednesday, January 18 at 7:45
p.m. Students of the Institute will be addressed by Mr. Seymour Fromer
recently appointed director of the Western States Region of the American
Association of Jewish Education. Courses to be offered in the 12 week institute,
according to Dr. A.P. Nasatir, chairman, will include Great Literature of the
Bible, Customs, Prayers, History, the Contemporary Scene, Beginners and Advanced
Hebrew, and Talmud. Cooking class, and a course in Jewish Music will also be
offered if there is enough enrollment for these classes. Faculty members will
include Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, Baruch Stern. Also Dr. A. P.
Nasatir, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Elkind, Professor Earnest Wolf, Albert A. Hutler, Dov
Abramis, Cantors Joseph Cysner and Julian Miller. Courses will be offered
in two periods of four courses each. First period will be from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
and the second period from 9:00 to 10 p.m. There will be a short assembly and
refreshments between courses. Registration, which is open to the public, will
take place on Wednesday, January 16, at 7:45 p.m. at Beth Jacob Center. Semester
fee is $2.00 per person. The Jewish Education Commission headed by Dr Nasatir is
made up of five members each from the three San diego congregatons and is
responsible for the Jewish Education Program in San Diego.
3) "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 22, 1952—1) Leo Mintz, "Letter to the
Editor," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Dear Max: Al Hutler's "Community
Currents" had an interesting paragraph about the over-organization of
Jewish groups, which was so excellently brought out in the MacIver report about
which a forum was recently held under the auspices of the Lasker Lodge. The
overlapping conditions which exist in our Jewish community of San Diego have
caused the existence of certain tensions, all of which could be eliminated if
all the groups sat down at a council table, played the game of give and take,
and arrived at a rationale for the benefit of our entire community.
Speaking as a member of the Jewish War Veterans and guided by my years of
experience with my group, I know that our national organization has always been
willing to cooperate in the working out of a program for the benefit of our
coreligionists in general and the veteran in particular. Bear in mind that the
man man who served in the armed forces does not want to be put in a particular
class. This is a time for unity, and we should try and follow the example
suggested by Sam Tarshis of Seattle. I hope that our community leaders will
seriously consider this matter. Sincerely yours, Leo Mintz.
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 Levens 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."
March 21, 1952—1) "Temple Beth Israel Observes United Jewish Fund
Shabbat," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Friday evening, March
28th has been designated United Jewish Fund Sabbath at Congregation Beth Israel.
Mr. Albert Hutler, director of the Fund, will bring to the Congregation a
message of vital importance. Services will begin at 8 p.m. and the community is
cordially invited to attend.
2) "Beth Jacob News," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8. Al Hutler, director of the United Jewish Fund, will address Beth Jacob Synagogue at the Friday evening service, 8:15 p.m. today, March 21. Mr. Hutler will speak on the occasion of the synagogue's observation of United Jewish Fund Sabbath. An Oneg Shabbat and refreshments will follow the service...
April 4, 1952—"Personals," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: Spring is here and it is visiting time for mothers
again. They are coming and going in Al Hutler's home. Mrs. Ossie Ehrlich, mother
of Mrs. Hutler, left for Atlanta to visit her son, Dan, and family. Mrs.
Molly Hutler came all the way from New York to spend a month with the Hutlers
and her granddaughters.
2) Photo and caption, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 17:
April 18, 1952—"Birdie Stodel B.B.," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 7: Mrs. Melvin Steffel and her committee did an outstanding job
in assisting with the Seder given at the U.S. Naval Training Center. On Monday
eve, April 28th, Bay City and Birdie Stodel Chapters will hold a joint Hillel
evening at the Temple Center, with Hillel students presenting the program. The
two B'nai B'rith Lodges and the two chapters are sponsoring a premier showing of
the new Anti-Defamation film, "The High Wall." this showing will
be held at the Hoover High Auditorium, April 30, at 8 p.m. There is no admission
charge and we urge everyone to see this highly recommended film. After the
showing there will be a panel discussion led by Al Hutler and several well-known
figures in San Diego. There will also be a presentation of an outstanding
Intercultural Film to the San Diego School's Visual Aid Department.
May 2, 1952—1)
"Anniversaries," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ... The Al
Hutlers will take note of their wedding anniversary this Saturday in their usual
quiet manner. Fund Drives, being what they are, Al will have to do something to
make it up to Lee.
2) "Al Hutler to Speak at Y.J.C. Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
5: The history of Jewry in San Diego, its agencies and institutions will be
discussed by Al Hutler, Director of the United Jewish Fund, at the Y.J.C. Club
at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Sunday, May 4th at 8:00 p.m. This is to
acquaint members of the club with the many opportunities offered them and their
children. This speech is also designed to help the many newcomers to San Diego
more quickly...
3) "Camp Jaycee to Open Registration," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: The number of requests for information about "Camp Jaycee" coming
to the Community Center office indicates a larger attendance than ever before,
according to Mrs. Sam Bennett, Chairman of the Parents Committee. Opening
its sixth year on Monday, June 23, 1952, Camp Jaycee, the Jewish Community
Center's day camp, will operate for a period of 8 weeks through Friday, august
15. Plans are being made for an additional week at a camp away from home.
"Everybody counts" at Camp Jaycee continues to be a major part of the
philosophy of the camp. This along with the belief that youngsters learn easily
in a camp environment to work together, to live together, play together, and
respect each other is the basic philosophy of the camp. The camp will again be
directed by Albert A. Hutler, and the Head Counselor will be Dave Anfanger,
teacher in San Diego's Public Schools. added to the administrative staff as a
special counselor will be Wayne Fry, principal of Alice Birney school.
Registration will officially open on June 1, but to make sure of a place for
your child make your reservation now by calling M-5172 for an application form.
May 16, 1952—1) Photo and caption, accompanying story on upcoming "Magic Carpet Drive" of UJF door-to-door walkers:
2) "Flash," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2—May 9, 1952,
9:31 p.m. New York, N.Y., M.D. Goodrich, President; Albert A. Hutler, Exec.
Director, United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, San Diego, Calif. You have by now
undoubtedly received Joseph Schwartz's letter concerning conference to be held
in Chicago. Situation in Israel more serious than can be stated in letter
or telegram. Lack of cash causing dangerous setback. Credit structure threatened
and entire immigration program in danger of collapse. Strongly urge you call
emergency meeting take necessary action to make immediately available minimum of
$50,000. San Diego always there when needed and right now leadership such as you
can provide desperately urgent. Would be immensely grateful your advising amount
being remitted so we may send heartening word to Israel. Deepest thanks and
kindest regards—Edward M.M. Warburg.
3) "Camp Jaycee Offers Program for Youths," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: Plans are going full speed ahead for the sixth annual
session of Camp Jaycees, the Summer Day camp of San Diego's Jewish Community
Center, according to Director Albert A. Hutler. Held from June 23 through August
15 the Camp will be open to boys and girls aged 5 through 14...
May 30, 1952—1) "Al Hutler Attends Conference in Chicago," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the Federation
of Jewish Agencies and the United Jewish Fund will attend the National
Conference of Jewish Communal Service being held in Chicago from June 1 to June
5. Hutler has been invited to serve as a discussant, and present a paper on the
question of "Federation—Functional Agency Relationships" with
special emphasis on interpretation in a smaller community. The conference is the
annual national meeting of Jewish Social Workers and Executives.
2) "Staff All Set For Camp Jaycee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
10: With over 75 campers already enrolled in advance registrations, plans for
Camp Jaycee, San Diego's Jewish Community Center Camp, have been completed both
as to program and staff, according to Al Hutler, Director. Such has been the
interest shown by parents and children that unless application is made at once
many may have to be placed on the Camp waiting list. With the addition of
5 staff members, the camp has been able to increase its facilities to handle a
maximum of 125 campers as against 104 which were taken care of last year. Camp
Jaycee is proud of its staff which will again be headed by David Anfanger, as
head counselor, assisted by Wayne Fry, principal of the Alice Birney
School. Others counselors will be: William Murphy, teacher, S.D. Schools;
Esther Weitzman, teacher, S.D. Schools; Mrs. Belle Demsey, former counselor;
Nancy Strauss, S.D. State College; Barbara Solomon, UCLA; Sam Sosna, Stanford
Univ.; Matilda Faulkner, Vassar; Harvey Goodfriend, former camper and counsel (3
yrs.); Ben Press, special counselor; Consuelo Gambro, S.D. State College; Fred
Kroll, elementary teacher, Descanso; Nancy Bloom, former counselor; Naomi
Hirsch, Bill Kollender (sic, Kolender), Alice Aufricht and Nelson Guyer are Jr.
Counselors. Pre-registration is already in progress but may still be made by
calling Mr. Hutler or Mrs. Demsey at Main 5172. A deposit of $5.00 is required
with each registration. First preference, until official registration, will be
given to members of the Jewish community. Official registration will open on
Monday, june15, and run through Thursday, June 19, at Temple Beth Israel Center,
which has again been generously donated for the use of the Day Camp by the board
of directors of the Temple.
June 13, 1952—1) "Still Time To Register for Camp Jaycee—Al Hutler," Southwestern Jewish Press , page 1: The camping season will begin Monday, June 23rd, for youngsters of Sa n Diego, with the opening of Camp Jaycee, it was announced by Eli H. Levenson, President of the Jewish Community Center. The "camp at home" is sponsored by the center association under the direction of a mother's day camp committee, headed by Mrs. Sam Bennett. More than 106 boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 have already registered in the largest pre-registration in the 6 years of the camp. The camp, which will accommodate approximately 125 children for the 8 week period, will continue registrations beginning next Monday June 16th through Thursday, June 19th, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Temple Center, Third and Laurel Streets. A pre-camp rally for mothers and campers will be held on Friday, June 20th, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Temple Center at which time all the counselors will be introduced and the program and activities of the camp discussed. Camp Jaycee is under the direction of Albert A. Hutler who announces that the camp will use city recreation facilities, including Balboa Park, Balboa Stables, Balboa Tennis Club, Torrey Pines City Park, Santa Clara Point and other San Diego recreational areas. Mr. Hutler stated that scholarships are available for families desiring to send their children to camp. The following scholarships have been established: National Council of Jewish Women, Mr. and Mrs. George Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Cushman and Mrs. Selma Getz, Mr. and Mrs. William Burnett, Beth Jacob Sisterhood, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bland in memory of Arthur Bland, and Jerome Niederman family, and Mrs.R.R. Smith. For further information call Mrs. Demsey or Mr. Hutler at Main 5172.
2) "Western States Jewish Youth Conference," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Discussions of current problems facing Jewish Youth Councils and Youth groups in local communities, and what can be done about them, will be a feature of the 1952 Annual Conference of the Western States Jewish Youth Council, scheduled at Camp Waskowitz, near Seattle, Washington, July 4-5-6. Mrs. Jerrie Yanow of San Francisco, president of the regional group, has announced that the Los Angeles Jewish Youth Council will sponsor the workshops on this subject. A large attendance is anticipated from various communities in the 9 Western States. In addition to youth, local adult lay professional leaders will serve as consultants and participants in the discussions. Among the San Diego people interested in promoting the Conference are Harry Wax, member of the Western States Section Advisory Committee on Youth Activities, Edith Press and Albert Hutler.
-1987-
November 12, 1987 --"American
Jewish Committee to Honor Albert A. Hutler," San
Diego Jewish Times, p.15: The SanDeigo Chapter of the American Jewish
Committee will honor Albert A. Hutler with the Colonel Irving Salomon Human
relations Award at its annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 15. The meeting will be a
High Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Del Mar home of Jean and Sol Dichter. The
annual meeting will be immediately preceded at 2 p.m. by a private reception for
contributors of $100 or more to AJC's Annual Appeal for Human Relations.
The guest speaker will be past AJC National President Richard Maas.....
Hutler's career in Jewish communal service has spanned more than 50 years. He
was the first executive director of the United Jewish Fund and Federation of San
Diego from 1946 to 1958. He then went on to serve as the executive
director of the Combined Jewish Appeal and as associate executive director of
the Jewish Federation of Chicago. In 1972, Hutler directed reconstruction
and rehabilitation for the Jewish Community of Wyoming Valley, following the
disastrous Wilkes-Barre (Pa) flood. He served as the founding executive vice
president for the Israel Tennis Centers Association from 1975 to 1982, and
currently serves as a consultant for the Jewish Community centers of San
Diego...
-2000-
September
29, 2000—Donald H. Harrison, "The men who
would be mayor: Murphy, Roberts debate at Jewish forum," San Diego
Jewish Press-Heritage
-2005-
December 14, 2005— Donald H. Harrison,
"Louis Rose Society—An Update," San Diego Jewish Times, page
12
December 28, 2005—Visit to niche for Albert and Leonore Hutler's urns,
Cypress View Mausoleum, San Diego, California:
{Eric Poliak photo}
-2006-
2006-06-28—Donald H. Harrison, "Global tsedakah has a way of making round trips, UJF annual meeting hears," jewishsightseeing.com
August 25, 2006—Gert Thaler, "Heart to Heart: Making New Friends," San Diego Jewish Times