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Writings about Abraham Ratner
-1945-
September 6, 1945—Southwestern Jewish Press, High Holiday Issue,
Community Greetings, Inside Page 1: "Holiday Greetings—Mr. and Mrs. Abe
Ratner and Family."
-1947-
March 6, 1947—Lou Mogy, "Sports," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: ...Leo Beck and Abe Ratner have been getting into
condition for the coming baseball season.
May 8, 1947—"Victor Schulman Heads Allocations,
Budget Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Eli Levenson,
president of the United Jewish Fund, announced the appointment of Victor
Schulman as chairman of the all important Allocations and Budget
Committee which will make recommendations for the distribution of money raised
in the 1947 United Jewish Campaign. For the first time in San Diego the
committee will consist of both board members and non-board members.
Appointed to serve with the chairman are: Sam Perlmutter, Abe Ratner, Abe
Snyder, Jack Dembo, I.L Domnitz, Abe Nasatir, Rabbi Morton Cohn, Max Rabinowitz,
Eve Chenkin, Leo Greenbaum, Frank Winicki, Gertrude Thaler, Sarah Goodrich,
Jennie Burnett, Bernice Soule, Julia Neumann, Julia Steiman, Louis Moorsteen,
Its Penter, Saul Schissell, Sandor Goldberger. Also, all members of the
Executive Committee will serve on the Allocations Committee. The Campaign
goes into its final two weeks with $182,966.50. Max Rabinowitz and Louis
Steinman, Chairman of the Campaign declared that there was still over $20,00.00
which had been contributed in 1946 and has not been received as yet in 1947. The
chairmen made an urgent appeal asking all who have not as yet contributed, not
to wait for the workers to see them but to send their contribution to the
office.
2) "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern Jewish
Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. I. Goldberg of Glasgow, Scotland, in a trip
around the world, stopped here to give regards from their relatives in New York
to friends here. The relatives' friends are Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Solof, Dr. and
Mrs. H. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner, and Mr. and Mrs. Nate Ratner.
While here the Goldbergs stayed at the Hotel del Coronado.
July 10, 1947—Lee C. Richards, "Sports," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The fairways all around took quite a trampling over
the Fourth week-end. Seen at the Mission Valley were the following men tangling
with old man Par: Dr. Robert Stone, Abe Ratner, Ben Jacobson, Ben Rubin, Dr. Joe
Rittoff, Lee Richards, Eli Levenson and many others...Some of the women are now
taking their turn with the mashie and niblick: Evelyn Roberts, Lee Douglas and Ann
Ratner are learning the game of golf—look out you par shooting males.
-1949-
April 1949—Pearl Lieberman, "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: ...The Abe Ratners left March 18 on
an extended visit to New York City...
May 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5....I was told—Abe Ratner and his family are
getting ready for their trip to Canada...
July 1949—1) Pearl Lieberman, "The Way We Heard It," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: The Abe Ratners, accompanied by their son and
daughter, Pauline and Sandy, left June 20, for a trip through Alaska, stopping
at Lake Louise on their way home. The Ratners expect to be gone a month. A
farewell dinner was given them at the El Cortez Hotel before their
departure."
2) "Friends Surprise Louis Bickmans," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
4: The Louis Bickmans (Sylvia) were officially "installed' in their new
home at 5175 Roxbury Road, June 11, when friends surprised them with a no-host
dinner party, and presented them with a portable barbecue cart. Attending were
Anne and Jay Levine, Ruth and Mack Esterson, Natalie and Sid Smith, Mary and
Mickey Stone, Lillian and Sid Newman, Ruth and Al Newman, Sadie and Milo
Berenson, Jerry and George STarr, Rozelle and Dave Starr, Libby and All Krasnow,
Diane and Frank Pomeranz, Anne and Abe Ratner, Sally and Nate
Ratner, Tilly and Ben Gordon, Lillian and Otto Wiliamson, Ruth and Art Stone,
and Sarah and Rod Harrow.
October 1949—1) "New Federation Plans Survey," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 1: Carl Esenoff, president of the Federation of Jewish
Welfare Agencies, revealed the plans of the new organization in an interview
with th Jewish Press. Constituent members are Jewish Community Center
Association, Jewish Welfare Society, President's Council, San Diego Hebrew Home
for the Aged, Jewish Educational Commission and the United Jewish Fund...Other
members are First vice president, Victor Schulman; second vice president, Louis
Steinmann; secretary, Mrs. Saul Chenkin, and treasurer, Abe Ratner...
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: ...Eve Chenkin, Betty Penter, Gladys Levenson, Minnie
Price, Lee Greenberg, Ann(e) Ratner, Hilda De Sure, Rose Glickman are all
very lovely waitresses. Thanks very much Ladies for your service at the Board
Meeting of the Guardians....Hal Salzman, the Ace Rookie Pitcher of the Portland
Beavers, is a first cousin of Ann(e) Ratner. Abe and Ann(e) don't
miss many of the Padre-Beaver games...
November 14, 1949—Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will also have
their annual fundraising affair on January 26, 1950. This will be in the form of
a theatre party at the Globe Theatre. The play will be Our Hearts Were Young
and Gay. Mrs. Lawrence Cantor and Mrs. Sam Addleson are co-chairmen for this
event. Mrs. Abe Ratner is program chairman...After the Guardians
New Year's Eve affair, Betty and Its Penter are planning a trek to Las Vegas. Al
and Hilda DeSure as well as Murray and Sara Goodrich are going also. Abe (bump
an apple) Ratner and Ann Ratner are also going to Las Vegas for New
Years....
November 18, 1949— "Local Leaders To Be Honored At Annual United
Jewish Fund Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Eli H.
Levenson, president of the United Jewish Fund, will be honored by the Jewish
community of San Diego on Sunday, November 27, at the 16th annual meeting of the
United Jewish Fund. Three years of service as President of the United Jewish
Fund, as an Executive Board member of the district B'nai B'rith and as an active
participant in civic affairs, he will be rewarded as his fellow citizens gather
to pay homage to this young lawyer. Tribute will also be paid to an older lawyer,
Judge
Jacob Weinberger, on his return as the Resident Judge in San Diego. Judge
Weinberger was the first president of the fund and did much to bring it into
existence. Saul Chenkin and Louis Steinman, co-chairmen of the 1949 campaign,
and other outstanding members of the San Diego community, will be honored for
their leadership in the 1949 Campaign. Along with them outstanding community
leaders will be announced by the "Key Club," which will induct new
members who receive the "Key Men's Award" for service to the
community. The disbursement of funds raised in the 1949 Campaign will be
announced, and a report received from the Nomination Committee. Elections of members to the Board of Directors will be one of the
highlights of the annual meeting. Nominees are Dr. A.P. Nasatir, for a
one-year term; for a two-year term, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, M.S. Berlin, Edward
Bland, Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Maurice Harris, Rodin Horrow,
Morris Niederman, Abe Ratner, Milton Roberts, Abe Schiller, Al Neumann, Dr. R.M.
Stone, Sam Sosna, Abe Sackheim and Harry Snyder. Members of the Board of Directors whose terms
do not expire are Judge Jacob Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, Edward Breitbard,
Morris Feldman, M.D. Goodrich, Leo Greenbaum, Ben Harris, Eli H. Levenson, Louis
Moorsteen, Mrs. Al Neumann, Dr. Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Max Rabinowitz, Nate
Ratner, Victor Schulman, William Schwartz, Louis Steinman, Henry Weinberger and
Frank Winicki. Reservations for the annual meeting may be made by calling
F-0171, according to Morris Douglas, Chairman of the Arrangements Committee.
December 2, 1949—1) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: After Sam Addleson, Mossy Addleson, Paul Nestor, Sam Druskin, Abe Ratner, Sid Smith, Al Young and Max Zeman left the Carnation Icre Cream place the other evening, in walks Al Newman, Sid Newman, Moe Hershey, Herman Tulchinsky, Bob Cheron and Irving Greenberg. As Zel Greenberg then spoke up, here comes the Inner Circle.
2) "Tifereth Israel Elects Officers," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The Tifereth Israel Synagogue held its annual election
of officers on Thursday, Nov. 17. The following were elected to office:
Alex J. Newman, President; Moe S. Berlin, 1st Vice President; Its Penter, 2nd
Vice President; Henry Bowman, Rec. Secretary; Edward Baranov, Financial Sec.;
Moe Hershey, Treasurer. The following were elected the Board of Directors fora
period of two years: I Teacher, Sam Addleson, Paul Nestor, Abe Ratner, Ben
Levenson, Isadore Jacobson, Sidney Newman, Joe Spatz and Moss Addleson.
Elected for a term of one year: Milo Berenson, Sam Druskin, Herman Tulchinsky,
Max Zemen, Marco Ratner, Sam Geller, Frank Pomeranz, Sid Naliboff, Al Young,
IRving Schneider, Maurice Zahalsky, Abe Sackheim, Sidney Smith, Irving Goodman,
Max Brody, Mrs. Its Penter...
December 16, 1949—1) "Victor Schulman Elected to Head United
Jewish Fund," Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 28: Victor
Schulman was elected President of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego last week
at the first meeting of the new Board of Directors. Elected by unanimous vote,
Schulman continues the young dynamic leadership which has carried the Fund
forward. Considered one of the outstanding young business men in San
Diego, the new President of the Fund has devoted a great deal of time to civic
activities and Jewish communal affairs. As chairman of the 1947 Allocations
Committee, he introduced a pattern which drew national attention and which is
now being practiced in many communities along the West Coast. With the
assistance of his close friend, Jack Gross, Schulman guided the 1948 campaign in
such a successful manner that it raised the largest amount in the history of the
Jewish community of San Diego. In his very short acceptance talk before
the Board, he stated, "I thank the Board for this honor and I hope that I
will be worthy of it." The first vice presidency of the fund will be filled
by Murray D. Goodrich and the second vice presidency by Morris W. Douglas.
Reelected to Secretary and Treasurer respectively were Mrs. Gabriel Berg and Max
Rabinowitz. In a hotly fought contest for the Executive Committee, the following
were elected: Eli H. Levenson, Abe Ratner, Sol Price, Nathan Schiller, Louis
Moorsteen, Ben Harris and Richard Levi. Eli H. Levenson, retiring president,
expressed his thanks to the members of the Board for their cooperation and the
community for its fine assistance and understanding in the period which he has
been the President of the United Jewish Fund.
2) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 23: Ann and Abe Ratner have been kept busy on Saturday
nights. That is what happens when you have so many friends.
-1950-
January 27, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5:... Abe Ratner sat behind the Duke and Duchess
of Windsor while in Nw York seeing "South Pacific."...
February 10, 1950—Bobbie Solomon, "Town and Campus," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7. Party Time—Starting it all of was the Sweet
Sixteen Birthday Party given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Ratner for their
charming daughter, Pauline. Some twenty-six guests enjoyed a delicious dinner at
dance at the Del Coronado Saturday, Jan. 28. To mention a few of the couples,
there were Dick Silberman n' Berta Rosenfeld (in from C.O.P.), Bobbi Marks n'
Art Bloom (the latter a new and very handsome addition to our fair city from
L.A.), Sandra Schoenkopf n' Larry Gross, Shirley Sarfan n' Stu Penter, and
of course Pauline, wearing a charming strapless dress of green velveteen,
escorted by the always debonair Myron Shelley. It was a lovely party..like the
song says, "it was a real nice clambake and we all had a real nice
time."
February 24, 1950—1) Lou Mogy,
"Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: I was
told -- A large group of San Diegans are traveling to Los Angeles April 8th to
watch the annual Friar's Vaudeville Show at the Shrine Auditorium. Among
the many going are the Its Penters, Bill Solofs, Morey Levensons, Vic Schulmans,
Sam Fischers, Abe Ratners and Murray Goodrichs...
March 10, 1950—1) Lou Mogy, "Scene
Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ...Seen in the
Mississippi Room of the Manor Hotel the other evening was (sic,were) Helen
and Vic Schulman, Murray and Sarah Goodrich, and Abe and Ann Ratner.
Uncle Captain and D.J. were discussing with Abe Ratner the styles of slacks they
wanted for their crew on the dream ship "Melody," which is now in the
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro. The discussions were really terrific and provided many
a laugh.
March 28, 1950—1) "Big Gifts Committee Goes Over The Top! Campaign
for 1950 Hits Stride," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The needy
Jews of the world were not let down by S.D. Jewry. At the first big gifts dinner
20 men had pledged a total of $42,200, an increase of 16 percent over their 1949
gifts. The figure, jointly released by campaign chairmen, Murray D. Goodrich and
Nathaniel Ratner, indicated a campaign exceeding 1949 giving. Goodrich and
Ratner, who were hosts at the dinner, reflected general satisfaction as a result
of last Thursday's meeting. "We're moving fast toward the April 10th
opening of the 'Keep the Miracle Alive' Campaign and at a high pace that shows
how well people understand the desperate need," they stated. "We have
confidence in this community that was confirmed Thursday night." Keynote of
the dinner was sounded by Maurice Kompeniez, lay leader of Los Angeles,
co-chairman of United Jewish Appeal and prominent Los Angeles manufacturer.
"Israel," he said, "faces imminent attack from encircling Arab
Nations, and is unprepared because so much money has been spent on the penniless
newcomers. We are racing against time, racing to save people before they die, or
before they are imprisoned forever," he continued, as he warned of the
closing of the doors in Poland on April 15, and in all Eastern European
countries. Present at the
Goodrich-Ratner dinner were Victor Schulman, Nathan F. Baranov, Abe
Ratner, Harry Snyder, Saul Chenkin, Louis Moorsteen, Irvine Schulman, Rodin
Horrow, Edward Bland, Jack Gross, Harry Farb, Ralph Hosenpud, George Neumann,
Max Rabinowitz, Elmer Glaser of Oceanside, Louis Steinman, Frank Winicki,
Leeo Greenbaum and Abe Sackheim. Other Pre-campaign dinners are planned by
Saul Chenkin, and Louis Steinman, Louis Moorsteen and Edward Bland; Rodin Horrow,
Its Penter and Milton Roberts; Max Rabinowitz and Sam Rassin. The campaign
will open on April 10, with Sunday April 30, being designated as "Magic
Carpet Day" under the chairmanship of Morris Douglas.
2) "Passover Greetings," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
9: The following Jewish families of San Diego County send their greetings to
their friends and neighbors:....Abe and Nate Ratner and
Families...
April 14, 1950—"1950 Fund Drive Begins: Jewish Community Will Meet
Obligations!" Southwestern Jewish Press, pages 1, 4: San Diego
launched its 1950 United Jewish Fund "Keep the Miracle Alive" Drive
this week with campaign workers moving in an all-out drive to raise $283,000 to
fulfill urgent needs of more than 33 local, overseas and national
agencies...{Photo: Henry (sic, Harry) Farb, Harry Snyder, Abe Ratner and Jack
Gross helped spark the opening of the campaign with their 1950 gifts.}
May 12, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ...Out early Sunday mornings teeing off at the Muni
Golf Course are Saul Chenkin, Abe Ratner, Phil Kantor and Arthur Glickman.
Charlie Rowbens and Sid Goldstein are two more fans who rarely pass up a Sunday
game...
July 7, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene
Around Town, " Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: (a column on a
fishing trip in which various members of the Jewish community participated). ...
Did You Know—... Jack Gross, Victor Schulman and Abe Ratner were seen
strolling down Fifth ave., New York City...
August 18, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ...Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner wish to announce the Bar
Mitzvah of theur son, Sandy, on Saturday morning, Sept. 2nd at 10 a.m. in
Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Monroe Levens will officiate. Friends are
cordially invited...
September 8, 1950— 1) "Bar Mitzvah Boys," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: On Saturday, September 2, Sandford Mandell Ratner, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Ratner, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah at
Tifereth Israel Synagogue. A reception in the Synagogue followed the
services. Out-of-town guests were Dr. and MRs. S.R. Schwartz of Bakersfield,
Mrs. Harry Finkelman from Middleton, Ohio, and MRs. Sam Sautzman of Portland,
Oregon.
2) "Rosh Hashonah Greetings," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: ... Abe and Nate Ratner and Families....
September 22, 1950—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
....I was told.... Selma Getz, Elliott Cushman, Murray Goodrich, Abe Ratner,
Ann Schoenkopf and Nate Ratner are just a few of the many members of Table No.
8. I do not know if it means that they are behind the eight ball, but
they really had a grand time. Selma Getz was the life of the party. She
learned how to Rhumba in 10 minutes and she can dance it. ...
October 20, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ...The road to Murrietta is straight. It is now a
hop-skip and a jump from San Diego. Some recent guests were the Jack Gross', the
Julius Browns, the Sol Blooms, Ida Beck and Helen Schulman. Other
vacationers were the Abe Ratners and the Murray Goodrichs.
December 1, 1950—1) "Chanukah Greetings," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 11: The following members of the Jewish community extend
Chanukah greetings to their friends: .... Abe and Nate Ratner and Families.....
2) "Notice of the Report of the Nominating Committee of the United Jewish
Fund," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 13: In accordance with the
by-laws of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, the following members of the
corporation are nominated by the nominating committee for the vacancies on the
Board of Directors for a 2-year-term, 1951-53: 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
Moorsteein, Walter Ornstein, Sol Price, Seymour Rabin, Nathaniel Ratner, Ben
Rubin, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Ann Shelley, Henry Weinberger. Members are
further notified that any 5 members in good standing (any contributor who has
paid his previous year pledge) may nominate any member in good standing by
petition which must include an acceptance in writing by the member
nominated. Those Directors whose terms do not now expire are: Judge Jacob
Weinberger, Nathan F. Baranov, and Eli H. Levenson, Past Presidents. Mrs.
Gabriel Berg, I. L. Domnitz, Edward Bland, Morris Douglas, Saul Chenkin, Rodin
Horrow, Alex Newman, Abe Ratner, Morris Niederman, Dr. Robert Stone, Milton
Roberts, Nate Schiller, Abe Sackheim, Harry Snyder, Sam Sosna, Maurice Harris,
Ralph Hosenpud. Petitions for additional nominees must be presented to the
office of the United Jewish Fund, 333 Plaza, not later than December 15, 1950,
12:00 noon.
-1951-
January 5, 1951— "Fund Officers Elected
for 1951," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: In recognition of
outstanding leadership, Victor Schulman, San Diego business leader, was
reelected President of the United Jewish Fund at a Board of Directors meeting
held on Wednesday, January 3, 1951. Vice presidents elected to aid Schulman for
1951 are: Murray D. Goodrich, Morris Douglas and Louis Steinman. Mrs. Gabriel
Berg was re-elected as Secretary and Nathaniel Ratner, Treasurer. The Exectuive
Committee elected at the meeting will consist of Saul Chenkin, Eli H. Levenson,
Richard Levi, Louis Moorsteen, Abe Ratner, Milton Roberts and Nathan
Schiller. Committees appointed for 1951 are: Allocations
Committee—William Schwartz, Chairman, Louis Moorsteen, Eli H. Levenson, Dr. R.
Stone, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Sol Price, Abe Ratner. Finance Committee—Nate Ratner,
chairman; Manny Fisher, william Burnett, Sol Price, Sam Sosna. Collection
Committee—Ben Harris, Chairman, Harry Farb, Harry Mallen, Ann Shelley, Ralph
Hosenpud, Edward Bland, I.L. Domnitz, Richard Levi, Julius Levine, Seymour
Rabin. Campaign Advisory Committee—Murray D. Goodrich, Nate Ratner, Harry
Snyder, Morry Douglas, Irving Friedman, Rodin Harrow, Jerome Freedman, Saul
Chenkin, Al Nwman, Louis Steinman. Emigre Committee—Dr. Walter Ornstein,
chairman, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I.L. Domnitz, Abe Sackheim, Louis Steinman.
Community Center Committee—Louis Steinman, Chairman, Dave Block, Nate
Schiller. Revision of Bylaws Committee—Ben Rubin, Chairman, Leo Brett,
Mitlon Roberts. Loan Fund Committee—Morris Niederman, Chairman; Morrie
Douglas, Murray D. Goodrich, Abe Ratner. Armed Services Committee—Henry
Weinberger, Chairman, and Nathan Schiller, Chairman of the Year Book Committee.
February 2, 1951—1)"Ratner Accepts Award for
S.D.," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A community award for
outstanding achievement in the resettlement of displaced persons was presented
to San Diego Jewry by the United Service to New Americans, at its National
Conference, held in New York last week. Received by Abe Ratner, delegate from
San Diego, the citation was made before 500 representatives of communities
throughout America, gathered to discuss the problems of resettlement of
displaced persons in local Jewish communities. Arthur Greenleigh, Executive
Director of United Service to New Americans, told the gathering that
approximately 20,000 Jewish displaced persons are expected to enter the United
States under the amended Displaced Persons act before the end of 1951, and that
Jewish displaced persons constitute 20 percent of those eligible to enter the
United States. The United Service's official, who is also the chairman of the
Advisory Committee to the U.S. Displaced Person Commission, just returned from a
two week survey of overseas conditions of Germany and Austria, warned that more
than 100,000 additional visas for DP's of all faiths, must be issued by June 30,
1951, if all eligible DP's are to arrive in this country before the expiration
of the Act. With less than 6 months remaining, the current monthly average visa
issuance is only 8,000. The displaced persons project in San Diego is
under the direction of the Emigre Committee of the United Jewish Fund in
cooperation with the Jewish Welfare Society, and the National Council of Jewish
Women. Approximately $11,000 was spent by the United Jewish Fund of San
Diego in 1950 on behalf of displaced persons resettled in San Diego.
Mrs. Irving M. Engel, honorary president of United Service
for
New Americans (right) presents a citation to Abe Ratner for the
Jewish community of San Diego. The scroll awarded "in recognition
of outstanding devotion to the cause of America and new Americans
who have been welcomed in their midst and aided to build new lives
in dignity and freedom," was presented at the annual national con-
ference of United Service.
2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: Two weeks of fun is on schedule for the Jack Gross', Leo Becks, and Abe Ratners. The couples plan to vacation in Mexico City, Acapulco and return via Las Vegas.
February 16, 1951—"April 1 Target Date for Fund
Drive," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: Appointment of the
chairmen for the 1951 Campaign of San Diego's United Jewish Fund will be
announced in the next issue of the Press, according to Victor Schulman, Fund
president. Target date for the opening of the Combined Jewish Appeal for
overseas, national and local needs will be April 1st, with Sunday April 29th
planned for the one-day solicitation in which San Diego gained national acclaim
in 1950. Reports from William Schwartz, Chairman of the Allocations Committee,
indicate that pre-campaign planning, on a percentage basis as accomplished in
1950, will be followed again in 1951. Four major fields of service will be
included, according to Schwartz, in the 1951 Campaign—Overseas and Israel,
National Agencies, Local Needs, and the Emigre Program. Carl Esenoff, San
Diego Federation of Jewish Agencies Leader, stated that local budgets would be
presented to the fund at its next meeting for inclusion in the 1951 Campaign.
Local organizations, deficit financed through the Federation and Fund in 1950,
were the Jewish Welfare Society, $4260; San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged,
$2880; The Community Center Association, $3500; Jewish Education Commission
$170; and the Community Relations Council, $1800. The cost of the Emigre project
was $11,000. Schwartz announced the complete roster of the Allocations
Committee as follows: Dr. Robert M. Stone, Louis Moorsteen, Eli H. Levenson,
Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Sol Price, Abe Ratner, Mr. David Block, Mrs. Saul Chenkin,
Max Rabinowitz, Morris Kraus, Arthur Gardner, Ray Bass, and Harry Snyder.
March 16, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: Family dinners are always great fun, especially when they are held on happy
occasions like the one March 8 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner on their 20th
wedding anniversary.
July 6, 1951—"Fund Drive Exceeds '49 and '50
Results," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The task of studying
budget requests of the various beneficiary agencies of the United Jewish Fund of
San Diego will start shortly, it was announced this week. In preparation for
this undertaking, Chairman William Schwartz of the Allocation Committee, is
preparing the material to be sent to all members of the committee, who were
appointed by Victor Schulman before the 1951 Campaign opened. Members of
the committee assisting Chairman Schwartz are Dr. R.M. Stone, Louis Moorsteen,
Eli H. Levenson, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Sol Price, Abe Ratner, Arthur Gardner, Harry
Snyder and Rubin Umansky, members of the Fund Board of Directors. Other members
are Mrs. David Block, Mrs. Saul Chenkin, Max Rabinowitz, Morris Kraus and Ray
Bass. Additional members will be announced in the future...
August 17, 1951—Bobbie Solomon, "The Tattler," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 2: ... Quite a crowd were seen enjoying Hildegard's merry
pranks at the Circus Room last Saturday night. Two generations were represented
including the Sam Fischers, the Leo Becks (both Mr. Fischer and Mr. beck added
to the fun by helping Hilde with the show), the Abe Ratners, the Maxwell
Kaufmans, the Morrie Ackermans and the Sam Cohens. At other tables were Joan
Press and Mike Cooper, Isabelle Bank n' Max Gendelman, Carolyn Silverman n'
Larry Solomon, Sandra Schoenkopf n' Jerry Krasne, Beverly Fisher (visiting from
L.A.) and Myron Shelley, Bobbie Marks and Bobbie Solomon with Norm Beilenson and
Irv Marbleman, both from Frisco, visiting Marion and Wally Hirsh here...
November 21, 1951— "Notice of Annual Meeting
and Report of Nominating Committee," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
8: Notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the United Jewish Fund of San
Diego to be held on Sunday, December 9, 1951, at the El Cortez Hotel. The annual
election of members of the Board of Directors to fill the vacancies will be held
at this time at or about 8:00 p.m. The Nominating Committee submitting the names
for election to the Board of Directors includes: Harry Farb, Chairman; Mrs.
Gabriel Berg; Ben Harris, Harry Mallen, Nathaniel Ratner, Harry Snyder, Ruben
Umansky. A) Monimation for Members of the Board of Directors for 2-year
Terms (1952-1954): Abe Abramson, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, I.L. Domnitz, Morris
Douglas, Jack Gross, David Horowitz, Rodin Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Yalke Kahn,
Morry Levenson, B.B. Margolis, Dr. A.P.Nasatir, Milton Roberts, Nathan Schiller,
Albert Steinman, Dr. Robert M. Stone, Harry Snyder, Ruben Umansky, Alex Wise. B)
Members of the Board of Directors whose terms do not expire: Past
Presidents—Judge Jacob Weinberger; Nathan F. Baranov; Eli H. Levenson;
Rabbis—Rabbi Morton J. Cohn; Rabbi Monroe Levens, Rabbi Baruch Stern;
Areas—Arthur L. Cohen, Elmer Glaser, William Schwartz; David Block; William
Burnett; Harry Farb; Manuel Fisher; Jerome Freedman; Irving Friedman; Arthur
Gardner; Murray D.Goodrich; Ben Harris; Richard Levi; Julius Levin, Harry Mallen,
Louis Moorsteen; Dr. W. Ornstein, Sol Price; Seymour Rabin; Nathaniel Ratner,
Ben Rubin, Victor Schulman, Louis Steinman, Henry Weinberger. C) Members
of the Board of Directors whose terms expire: Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Edward Bland,
Saul Chenkin, I.L. Domnitz, Morris Douglas, Rodin Horrow; Ralph Hosenpud, Alex
Newman, Morris Niederman, Abe Ratner, Dr. Oscar Ravin, Milton Roberts,
Abe Sackheim, Nathan Schiller, Victor Schulman, Mrs. Anna Shelley, Sam Sosna,
Dr. Robert Stone, Harry Snyder, Reuben Umansky. D) In accordance with the
By-Laws of the United Jewish Fund, independent nominations of candidates for
election at the annual meeting may also be made by any 5 members (paid up
contributors) provided the same is delivered with the written acceptance of the
candidate to the Secretary or Executive Director of the Corporation no later
than Friday, November 30, 1951, 5:00 p.m.
December 7, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
3: ..Sunlovers heading toward Palm Springs recently with their families were the
Arthur Guyers, the Morrie Levensons, the Murray Goodriches, the Abe Ratners and
Mr. and Mrs. William Fox...
-2005-
October 2005—Chevrat
Bonim," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
San Diego), page 7: The Chevrat Bonim (TIS' Legacy Society) inaugural party on
September 11th at the (Leslie and Jacob) Bercovitz home was a lovely event
honoring those who have pledged to leave a bequest to Tifereth Israel or have
set up endowments for the synagogue. Sylvia Hartman, a member of TICO (Tifereth
Israel Community Orchestra), played beautiful harp and piano pieces while guests
visited and enjoyed the view of El Cajon from the Bercovitz' patio. We
honor those who are leaving a legacy to TIS either by pledging a bequest or by
giving an endowment. (Endowment donors are bold). Irvin (z"l)
and Ruth Belenzon, Jacob and Leslie Bercovitz, Scott and Karen Blumen, Dr. Ira
and Sharon Braverman, Theodore and Ella Cashuk, Hal and Helen (z"l)
Cohen, Dr. Franklin and Jean Gaylis, Kenneth Ginsburg and Bonnie Sowa,
Rabbi Aaron (z"l) and Jeanne Gold, Robert and Joan Greenstone, Michael
and Maria Herman, Isadore and Betty Horne, Dr. Seth Krosner, Sam and
Gabrielle Labson, Ira and Susan Lerner, Larry and Marla Lobenstein, Robert
Novick, Helen Orin, Abraham (z"l) and Anne Ratner, Rabbi Leonard and
Judith Rosenthal, Irving and Gloria Schiffman, Joseph (z"l) and Ellen
Strum, Jeffrey and Barbara Wasserstrom, Dr. Marvin and Judith Zaguli.
October 31, 2005—Visit to crypt of Abraham Ratner, Shalom Mausoleum,
Greenwood Cemetery, San Diego:
December 2005—1)
"Yahrzeits Remembered in December," Shofar (monthly bulletin of
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, CA), p. 8:... Read 12/23 & 12/24,
23029 Kislev.... Abraham Ratner.....
2) Donations," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth
Israel Synagogue), page 17: We acknowledge with sincere appreciation the
following contributions: ...Abraham Ratner Torah School Scholarship
Fund:...Sandra and Barry Liebling—In memory of Ruth Stiney. Ruth and Bob
Zlotoff—In memory of Lila Kramer, with our heartfelt sympathy.
-2006-
January 2006—Rabbi Leonard
Rosenthal, "From the Rabbi's Desk," The Shofar (monthly
newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), pages 3-4: A
Mystery Solved: Our Earliest Living Member—After our congregation's Centennial
Rededication Service in December, we discovered that our beloved friend, Anne
Ratner, has been a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue longer than anyone
else! Anne's family moved to San Diego in the 1920's, and was deeply
involved in the early years of our congregation and its subsequent history. Anne
and her beloved husband, Abraham of blessed memory, are long time supporters and
champions of Tifereth Israel. Two small examples: our Torah School is named
after Abraham Ratner and Anne founded our Sisterhood in her living room. Anne's
kindness and generosity continue today. In addition to her generous support of
Tifereth Israel and the Jewish community, she is also the sponsor of our
"Abraham and Anne Ratner Scholar-in Residence Weekend." She also
recently sponsored TICO's Centennial Concert, and just made an extremely
generation to help us replace our Cohen Social Hall air conditioner. All of
that...and our longest membership as well. You will be able to read
further details of Anne and her family's history, as well as those of our other
founding families, in the Tifereth Israel Centennial Book that is being
assembled by Laurie Gore and will be published in March. We have found a
"sixth generation" member of our congregation, Leah Fish, is the
great-great-great granddaughter of Elias Jacobson, one of our founders. Also
present at our rededication service, but not properly acknowledged, were other
members of the Jacobson family. Elias's granddaughter, Audrey Kapelus and her
husband Marvin, his great-granddaughter, Kathi Fish and her husband, Larry; his
great-great-grandson, Cory fish, and his wife, Pamela. Cory and Pamela are
currently members of Tifereth Israel and their daughter Leah attends our
Silverman Preschool!
January 9, 2006—Photos and captions, Jewishsightseeing at Tifereth
Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California:
Visit
to Tifereth Israel Synagogue —Plaque and corridor at the Ratner Torah School
are on the campus of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. The school is spread
over two stories {Donald H. Harrison photos}
February 2006—"Charter Members of Chevrat Bonim," The Shofar, page 8: Those who are leaving a legacy to Tifereth Israel Synagogue, either by pledging a bequest or by giving an endowment: Ruth & Irvin (z"l) Belenzon; Leslie & Jacob Bercovitz; Karen & Scott Blumen; Sharon & Dr. Ira Braverman; Ella & Theodre Cashuk; Helen (z"l) & Hal Cohen; Jean & Dr. franklin Gaylis; Bonnie Sowa & Kenneth Ginsburg; Jeanne & Rabbi Aaron S. (z"l) Gold; Joan & Robert Greenstone; Maria & Michael Herman; Betty & Isadore Horne; Harriet & Errol Kader; Dr. Seth Krosner; Gabriella & Sam Labson; Susan & Ira Lerner; Marla & Larry Lobenstein; Silva Missler (z"l); Loretta & Dr. Martin Nosan; Bob Novick; Helen Orin; Anne & Abraham (z"l) Ratner; Judith & Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal; Gloria & Irving Schiffman; Ellen & Joseph (z"l) Strum; Barbara & Dr. Jeffrey Wasserstrom; Judith & Dr. Marvin Zaguli.