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-1946-
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.

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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.

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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...

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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