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-1949-
May 1949—"Tifereth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press,
page 4: "Mother's Day" was the theme of the May meeting of the
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood. Mrs. Abe Ratner, assisted by Mrs. Monroe Levens, arranged an unusual fashion display. Fashions for grandmother, mother
and daughter made available through the courtesy of the Sanford Dress Shop and
Chenkins Youth Center were previewed. Models were Mesdames Louis Addelson,
Harris Rubel, Betty Solomon, Harry Mallen, Morton Thaler, Misses Andrea Beck,
Sherry Rae Newman, Elene Gordin and Pauline Ratner. Mesdames Sid Smith, Morris
Pomeranz, Lester Cooper, Fred Kaufman, Morris Levenson and Ben Mallen were
gracious hostesses.
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) Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9: Beaches, hayrides, swimming pools and far away paces,
all these spell summer vacation. Esther Schwartz is on her way to Yellowstone
National Park and Pauline and Sandy Ratner are on their way to that far away
place, Alaska.... Another sandy affair was the T.Y.L. beach party. Having
a fine time were Elene Gordon, Shirley Weiss, Carol Kaufman, Esther Weinstock,
Pauline Ratner, Howard Esterson, Oscar Saul, Don Goldmai, Herb Solomon, Bob
Wollard, Ira Shames and Bernie Asner...
3) Bobbie Solomon, "Collegiates N' Intermejits," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 9:...Maybe Imig Manor will never allow another Sweet
Sixteen to be held at their Mississippi Room, but charming Sandra Schoenkopf
won't care. Her sixteenth birthday party Saturday eve, June 18, was a party to
end all parties. This fine and gay affair presented a delicious dinner, dancing
and entertainment and fun for all. Sandra looked lovely in a fluffy white
organdy off-the-shoulder dress which seemed to intrigue her handsome escort,
Larry gross. Just a few of the some thirty guests helping Sandra celebrate were
Arlene Solof n' Herb Solomon, Joan Steinman n' Bill Fox, Annabelle Rassin n' Ted
Mintz, Elene Gordon n' Herb Schwartz and Pauline Ratner n' Bruce
Witte. A lovely party for a lovely girl, many happy returns, Sandra.
August 1949—1) "Gala Weekend Planned by TYL," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: The Temple Youth League will hold their annual
Installation Dinner-Dance at the Chi-Chi Club on Saturday, August 20, 1949.
Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. To be installed at that time are Herbert
Solomon, President; Frances Winicki, 1st vice president; Ira Shames, 2nd vice
president; Jerry Schissell, treasurer; Pauline Ratner, recording secretary, and
Carol Kaufman, corresponding secretary...
2) Bobbie Solomon, "Collegiates n' Intermejits," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 5: ...The next thing we heard about was the beautiful
Bar-b-1 at Shelley Sackheim's home sponsored by the new Beta Tau Frat. Seems
like there was a huge crowd there Sunday, July 24, including Shirley Berenson n'
Dick Silberman, Arlene Solof n' Lenny Leiberman (hmmm, a new name...and a cute
guy, we hear!), Gladys Balsam n' Irwin Schwartz, Pauline Ratner (back
from her narvellous trip to Canada and points north) n' Bruce Witte, Marceline
Hosenpud n' Sid Stokes, Carolyn Kobernick n' Irwin Sklar, Sandra Schoenkopf n'
Ira Shames and many others. A nice crowd and a nice time was the general
report...
October 1949—Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and
Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ...It's been ages since
we've seen so many fellas and gals gathered under one roof, as we saw at the
Circus Room Saturday night, the 24th. Everyhone there was having a great
time dancing and enjoying the antics of the Mello Larks. We saw Pauline
Ratner n' Burt Nestor, Freddie Weitzen n' finace Arlene Glickman, Marion
Mishne n' Irwin Schwartz, Carolyn Silverman n' Allan Mishne, Carolyn Kobernick
'n Irwin Sklar, and Lora Dean addleson 'n Yuan Abramalitz. Also attending were
Teddie Feldman 'n Jerry Krasne, Sandra Schoenkopf 'n Larry Solomon and Max and
Myron (the columnists) with Bobbie Solomon and Nancy Weitzen,
respectively. The town's current dramatic rage, "Caught in the
Act" at the Old Globe has received the plaudits of many of the younger
set. Seen one night were Pauline Ratner 'n Bruce Witte, Marion Michne 'n
Irwin Schwartz and Carolyn Kobernick 'n Dick Silberman...
November 14, 1949—Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and
Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: ...It was a gay crowd
Saturday night, October 22, which attended the State College production of
"What Every Woman Knows" produced for the Little Theatre on campus.
From our vantage point we could see Dave Krinitsky 'n Edith Schurtzer, Bruce
Witte 'n Pauline Ratner, Sandra Schoenkopf 'n Larry Solomon, and Max (columnist)
with Gladys Balsam. Tell us, kids, what does every woman know?
November 18, 1949—Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ...School plays are coming off hot and heavy. A fine
play "Jane Eyre" was held over at Hoover. Helping the play run
smoothly were Ada Picaizen, Sandra Schoenkopf, Ronald Feiler and Pauline
Ratner.
December 2, 1949—1) Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ...Birds of a feather...locked together at the Circus
Room last Saturday night. It seems as if all great minds run in the same ruts,
because there were many surprised faces as friends continued to arrive. As the
couples trouped by we recognized: Isabelle Bank 'n Art Schwartz, Edith Schertzer
'n Bruce Witte, Barbara Shames 'n Shelley Sackheim, Carolyn Kobernick 'n Irwin
Sklar. Others there were Louise Ruzewick 'n Burt Nestor, Marilyn Siker 'n Dave
Krinitsky, Arlene Glickman 'n Fred Weitzen, Pat White 'n Calvin green, Delores
Wyner 'n Larry Solomon, and Max (columnist) with Bobbie Solomon, and Myron (columnost)
with Pauline Ratner... Ask Teddie Feldman, Pauline Ratner,
or Dee Wyner about the funny people one meets in powder rooms...
2) "Chanukah Celebrations," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: The following children of the Tifereth Israel
Synagogue are participating in the Jewish Home Beautiful Pageant: Sherry Rae
Newman, Judy and Susan Pokrass, Adrian Cantor, Charlene (sic, Sharlene) Zeeman, Sharon Young, Sue Ann Greenberg, Elaine Berman, Joan and Gary
Breitbard,
Marlene Freed, Phiip Brenes, Norman Bard, Gerald Newman, and David, Jerry and
Raphael Levens. Usherettes are Misses Arlene Solof, Elene Gordon, Edith
Press, Beverly Addleson and Pauline Ratner.
December 30, 1949—1) Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ..The ole town is bursting at the seams with the
influx of guys and gals returning for the holidays. Saw Shirley (Scripps
College) and Bud (Cal) Berenson at dinner the other night. Also saw Sandra
Schoenkopf 'n Herb (Cal) Schwartz, and Carolyn Silverman 'n Alan Mishne and
Myron (columnist) with Pauline Ratner at the Hi-Debber Ball held at the
Mission beach Ballroom, Saturday, the 17th.
2) Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: ...The Couhty Fair at the Imig Manor sponsored by the Temple Beth Israel
Sisterhood had a wonderful turnout and everyone had a wonderful time. Looking
around I saw many familiar faces and among them were Ernie Addleson, Gary
Chenkin, Paul Kaufman, Esther Lustig, Bobby Glickman, Roslyn and Elaine Burdman,
Shearn Platt, Donn Kobernick, Mike Witte, Carol Fischer, Elsa Esterson, Jane
Cohn, Sharlene Stone, Janet and Susan Solof, Rochelle Goodrich, David Ruskin,
Arthur Pogrell, Barry Goldman, Jack Felson, Edie Press, Sandy Schisell, Lettie
Levens, Rochelle Gomer, Shirley Krasner, Burton Sharp, Jerry Schissell, Bernie
Asner, Lenny Bloom, Arline Mihlman, Harriet and Nancy Silverman, Debra Strauss,
Linda Zuckerman, Eleanor Cohen, Susie and Frankie Hutler, Stevie Schulman,
Eleanor Addleson, Caroline Silverman, Sandra Schoenkopf, Pauline Ratner, Allan
Mishne, Andrea Beck and Maxine Schonkopf. The evening was topped by dancing and
a wonderful floor show...
-1950-
January 13, 1950—Max Gendelman
& Myron Shelley, "Town and Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page
7: ...Beta Tau came through with a fine shindig at the home of Shelly Sackheim.
Among those packing the house to the rafters were Marsha Leff 'n Shelly, Berta
Rosenfeld 'n Dick Silberman, Edieth Schertzer 'n Bruce Witte, Polly Tayus 'n
Eddie Buckner, Bobbie Marks 'n Irwin Schwartz, Ester Weinstock 'n Bob Waller and
Leslie Steffel 'n Dave Tobias. Others were Pauline Ratner 'n Eddie
Haimsohn, Esther Schertzer 'n Jerry Zweig, Lee Winicki 'n Sammy Krasner, Letty
Leven 'n Burt Epstein, and Florence Deutch 'n Gene Freed...
January 27, 1950—Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and
Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7:..Last Saturday night
found a small part of our community overseas: Coronado, that is. The Circus Room
played host to Sandra Schoenkopf 'n Larry Gross, Pauline Ratner 'n Art
Blum, and a few other couples whose names we have been unable to learn.
Whatsammata, kids, allergic to a little publicity?...
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—Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and
Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: —...The Circus Room
(what, again!) seems to draw the fun-seeker like a free picnic. Saturday night,
the 11th, found sixteen of the younger set dancing and enjoying the
entertainment offered by the floor show, and should we mention the pin-ball
machines? While table-hopping, we encountered Dee Wyner 'n Art Bloom,
Donna Glett 'n Jack Gross, Nancy Weitzen 'n Chuck Fenberg, Sandra Schoenkopf 'n
Larry Gross, Lois Weider 'n Burt Nestor, Louise Ruzewick 'n Bert Epsen, Nancy
Solof 'n Bert Epsten, Nancy Solof escorted by Peter Stone and Bill Fox, and Pauline
Ratner and Myron (columnist).
April 14, 1950—Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 3: ...Basking in the Palm Springs sunshine during
vacation were Rochelle Goodrich and Deanne Brown. Pauline and Sandy Ratner
enjoyed their vacation at Arrowhead Springs. Jack and Larry Gross also
lapped up the Palm Springs sun...
April 28, 1950—Sammy Krasner, Dan Rosen, "You Name It," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 13: The La Jolla Golf Club was really jumping April 15,
when Sigma Alpha Epsilon held their annual Ford Frolic. The evening's
entertainment was highlighted by a maschugene contest, the contestants being
several of the more intellectual students of State College, jumping around on
pogo sticks. Jump'n and jigg'n to the jive of Willie Welch were: Bruce Witte and
Dizzy Bank, Ronnie Greenberg and Pauline Ratner, Dick Silberman and
Lennie Klug, Sid Stokes and Flo Deutch, Dave Seville and Fran Winicki, George
Schlesinger and Joan Press, Bob Waller and Esther Weinstock, Sammy Krasner and
Roanne Tepper, Dave Tobias and Les Stefel. After the dance some of the
above couples enjoyed a cocktail party at the palacial estate of Irving Krasner.
May 26, 1950—Lennie Klug, "You Name It," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: ...Looking very handsome and gallant in their white
dinner jackets, the fellas escorted dates to the after dinner affair
[installation of Beta Tau officers, pending certification as a Zeta Beta Tau
chapter]. Among those at the Casa de Manana in La Jolla were: Barbara
Cohen and Marvin Saltzman, Pauline Ratner and Ira Shames, Nancy Weitzen
and Herbie Schwartz, Polly Tavus and George Schlesinger, Les Steffel and Dave
Tobias, Fran Winicke and dave Sevel, Barbara Hurwitz and Stanley Friedman,
Barbara Shames and Jerry Zweig, Dolores Levy and Irwin Schwartz, Florence Deutch
and Sid Stokes, Dorothy Pekofsky and Ray Solowitz and Angie Balaban and Bob
Waller danced to the music of Tommy Lloyd at a stupendous event...
December 15, 1950—Joanne Rosenfeld, "Gamma Gab," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: December 2nd was the date and slumber the theme when
Gamma Omega members and rushees got together at Pauline Ratner's home for their
second rush. Having a sensational but sleepless time were Sandy Schissell,
Audrey Greenberg, Jackie Brodman, Barbara Shames, Fran Winicki, Dorothy Pekofsky,
Barbara Silber, Pauline and yours truly (columnist(. Informal initiation will be
held December 21, 7:30 p.m. at 5038 Hastings Rd., and promises to be one of fun
and foolery. Keep your eye on this column for further news of the terrific
surprise event next month!
-1951-
April 27, 1951—"Campaign in Clean-Up Stage—$70,000
Still Out," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: With the organization
of the young People's Division, the opening of the Christian Campaign on the
return of Ewart Goodwin from Israel, and Sunday's "Operation Magic
Carpet," the Fund drive continued at a rapid pace. Additional
contributions this last week has brought the campaign total to $162,000, better
than 65 percent of the 1951 commitments. Chairmen (Morris) Douglas and (Rodin)
Horrow stated that results so far show a 25 percent increase in giving over last
year with more than $70,000 worth of 1950 givers still to be heard from.
Interest ran highest among the women, preparing for their clean-up, who have
raised a total of $32,000 toward their $35,000 goal. They still have $4,000
worth of 1950 givers to be seen. (Sarah) Goodrich, (Anne) Ratner and
(Rose) Neumann, women's division chairmen, are busy formulating plans to bring
in the balance swiftly. The Young People's Division has divided itself
into two—Young Adults under the direction of Art Goodman and Joan Steinman—Youth
led by Al Davidson and Sandra Schissell. First major event will be a
dinner dance at Chi-Chi restaurant on Saturday evening, May 5, followed at a
later date with a bang-up barbecue. Working with the chairmen of this division
of "fun and work" are Fran Winicki, Dave Levens, Pauline Ratner,
Eileen Gordon, Harvey Goodfreind, Herb Solomon, Phil Kplan, Dorothy Hess, Sue
Hutler, Gary Breitbard, Shirley Krasner, Burton Sharpe, Bruce Witte, Ben Press,
Lee Leherer. Coronado opened its campaign last week with dynamic William Penn as
chairman and Ida Silverman again leading the women. Aiding penn are ARthur L.
Cohen, Fund Board member, and last year's chairman. Spurred on by its
outstanding citizen, Elmer Glaser, Oceanside has almost completed its
solicitation to show an increase over 1950. Working with Glaser are Sam Finkel
and Iz Rocklin.
May 11, 1951—Barbara Silber, "Gamma Gab," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 4: May's flowers are beginning to bud and so are Gamma
Omega's plans. The blossoms and fruits of our labors promise to be both useful
and entertaining. The first of our plans, a "Peach" of an idea, is our
tribute to one of the most important elements of a family, "Mother."
On her day Gamma Gals are having a tea at Fran Winicke's house in Point Loma for
all Gamma Mothers. There will be entertainment, refreshments and a special
surprise for our honored guests. "Through rain, sleet, or hail, Gamma Gals
Never Fail." This motto was proven beyond a doubt when the picnic
scheduled for April 29 was rained out, (liquid sunshine to you proud Chamber of
Commerce members). The picnickers and picnic adjourned to Pauline Ratner's house
where everyone had a swell time.
June 8, 1951—Barbara Silber, "Gamma Gab," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 6: June is the long awaited month of graduation.
Congratulations to Gamma Gals participating in Commencement exercises.
Graduating from Hoover are: President Sandra Schissel, Vice Pres. Pauline
Ratner, Bobbie Recht, Audrey Greenberg, Arline Goldy and yours truly (Silber).
Pledges Beverly Cohen (Pres of the present Pledge class) and Elewne Gorden are
also graduating from Hoover. Sandra and Jo Rosenfeld (now a student at
State) will attend U.C.L.A. in the Fall. Pauline will grace the
campus of Reed, while Audrey, Bobbie Elene, and myself plan to become members of
the student body at State. Beverly will attend Junior College. Gamma Omega also
represented at Grossmont by pledge Anne hafter and at Point Loma by Fran Winicke,
who will attend U.C.L.A. this coming semester.
June 22, 1951—Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 7: ...Splashin' in the beautiful swimming pool, eatin' a
luscious dinner and dancin' to heavenly music were Pauline Ratner n' Gene
Freed, Less Steffel n' Dave Tobias, Nancy Weitzen n' Herb Schwartz, Bobby
Glickman n' Jerry Levens, Barbara Satin n' Bert Epstein, Shirley Krasner n' Stan
Friedman, Linda Solof n' Sammy Sosna, Sandy Schissell n' Howard Esterson, Ada
Picaizen n' Joel Barry and Pat Ernest n' Bob Woller. The Gala evening was to
celebrate Dean Greenberg's birthday. Dean's date was Edie Press. Happy birthday,
Dean.
September 28, 1951—Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern
Jewish Press, page 27: ...The gang wishes Pauline Ratner who left for reed
College in Portland, Oregon, and Sammy Sosna attending Standford (sic, Stanford)
the very best of luck in the coming year...
-1952-
June 13, 1952—Linda Solof,
"Linda's Lookout," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: ...Bon
voyage and good wishes to Pauline and Sandy Ratner who will sail for Europe, and
to Maxine Schoenkopf and Eleanor Cohn who will soon be on their way to New
York. Have a wonderful time...
-1999-
May
21, 1999—Donald H. Harrison, "Community
well represented at Clinton fundraiser," San Diego Jewish
Press-Heritage.
-2005-
Fall 2005—Seacrest Village Retirement
Communities, Happenings: Senior Living in the Jewish Tradition, pages
6-7: It is through the generosity of our Donors that we are able to provide for
the well-being of each of our residents. We appreciate your generosity. The
following list represents all Donors to our many efforts beginning July 1, 2004
and ending June 30, 2005. These gifts have helped the Homes to provide the
vital services needed for our residents.... Mrs. Pauline Foster
November 2005—"Contributions," Tidings
(monthly newsletter of Congregation Beth Israel), pages 17-18: We appreciate
the thoughtfulness of those who support our synagogue by remembering and
honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions to
our synagogue's many funds. Contributions listed in this issue are those
processed in our office through October 7, 2005. For information on how to
make a contribution, call (858) 555-1111, Ext 3500...Stanley and Pauline Foster
Fund (Education): In honor of, Marcia Hazan;s birthday by Debbie and Mar Gerber,
Robin and Scott Stearn...
December 2005—1) "Family Foundations," Defining
Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page
6: Family Foundations are separate and perpetual nonprofit entities that qualify
as public charities because of their affiliation with the Jewish Community
Foundation. Each foundation has a unique grantmaking mission, and is governed by
a Board of Directors, including donor and community representatives... Chortek
Family Foundation, Foster Family Foundation, Galinson Family Foundation, Polis-Schutz
Family Foundation, Slate Family Foundation (in formation); Stone Family
Foundation, Turk Family Foundation (in formation); Viterbi Family Foundation....
2) "Endowments," Defining Our Future, Annual
Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 11:
Endowment funds allow you to permanently support a specific program,
organization or area of interest that you find especially meaningful. By
allocating only a percentage of the fund each year, the principal is never
diminished, and the fund is able to maintain a continuity of support for future
generations.... Stanley & Pauline Foster Young Leadership Award...
3) "Jewish Women's Foundation," " Defining
Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page
26: The Jewish Women's Foundation of San Diego (JWF) provides innovative
and creative funding to benefit and enhance the lives of Jewish women and girls
locally and around the world. The JWF involves a diverse group of women of all
ages, backgrounds and interests united by the strength of their commitment to
Jewish women and girls in need. Thanks to a three-year grant from the JWF,
single parents have a resource, advocate and helping hand through the Supporting
Jewish Single Parents (SJSP) program at Jewish Family Service. In the last year,
more than 75 single parents have been welcomes in the Jewish community and
provided with resources and advocacy. Beyond the program, the JWF is
dedicated to being a voice for single mothers throughout the Jewish community.
JWF efforts have led to childcare being offered for the first time at several
community events and a growing communal awareness about the needs of Jewish
single mothers.... Founding Members.... Pauline Foster...
4) "Book of Life," Defining Our
Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, pages
32-33: The Book of Life documents promises made by one generation to the next to
secure the future of the Jewish community. More than 110 people have inscribed
their names in the Book of Life, expressing their belief in and commitment to
Jewish values and heritage, and ensuring that our people will survive and
flourish. The inscriptions, together with a portrait photograph, detail the
personal thoughts, passions and experiences that inspired the gift of a Jewish
legacy. Displayed prominently at the Jewish Community Foundation, the Book of
Life holds an ever-growing record of names and legacies—a true portrait of our
caring community. .... Book of Life Signers...Pauline Foster...
5) "Foundation Legacies," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005,
(San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 34: The following individuals
have demonstrated their trust by allowing the Foundation to provide long-term,
perpetual stewardship of their charitable wishes. After their lifetimes, an area
of interest or unrestricted endowment fund will be established in their names.
Federation funds support the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County Annual
Campaign. Federation—Pauline Foster (underlining indicates
a Lion of Judah Endowment)....
6) "Past Presidents," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San
Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 44:... Pauline Foster, 1998-2000...
December 2005—Agency for Jewish Education, Limmud: A Community
Day of Learning (pamphlet for January 22, 2006 all-day event), back
page: Partners in Jewish Education—Double Chai Partner... Pauline Foster...
-2006-
2006-08-21—
Donald H. Harrison, "Rady stresses 'ethics, morals and values' in ceremony
for first UCSD Rady School grads," jewishsightseeing.com