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-1946-
April 18, 1946—
"J.W. B. Activities," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 11: The topic "The Well Adjusted Jew," drew lively comment from the group of servicemen at the Sunday morning discussion hour. Chaplain Samuel Sobel and Maxwell Kaufman, director of the local USO-Jewish Welfare Board, lead the discussion. The opinion of many was that the effort toward adjustment should be made without the loss of identification with Judaism and its culture...

July 11, 1946—(no headline, separate), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman of Coronado are hosts to Miss Margaret Kantor of New York, who is passing through San Diego from Mexico. She will spend a week here, then go on to San Francisco, before completing a month's vacation in the West.

November 7, 1946—"Happy Old Timers," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: The monthly birthday luncheon held by the Happy Old Timers on Wednesday, October 30th, at the Home, 2750 Fourth avenue, was one of the largest affairs this group has given. More than 70 guests came to help celebrate the birthdays of the guests of the Home as well as to do honor to Mrs. Fried's mother, Mrs. Katie Oliner of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Fried sponsored this luncheon in honor of her Mother's 88th birthday. Much thanks is due Mrs. Elizabeth Learner for cooking such a superb luncheon and to Mrs. Mary Greenberg and Mrs. Rosaliee Sonnabaum and their helpers for the serving. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn as guest speaker, praised San Diego Jewry for seeing the need for a Home for the Aged and congratulated the committee for having this type of affair each month for the guests of the home. Mr. Maxwell Kaufman spoke briefly on future plans for a Jewish Old Age Center and for seeing the need for larger quarters and thanked the community for providing such quarters for people in the Autumn of their Lives.

December 12, 1946—"Maxwell Kaufman To Be Honored At Dinner," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The Army-Navy Committee of the Jewish Welfare Board will honor Mr. Maxwell Kaufman with a dinner on December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gold Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel. Mr. Kaufman, who came to San Diego in 1942 as director of the 635 C Street—U.S.O. has resigned his position with the Jewish Welfare Board, and is being tendered this compliment in appreciation of the excellent performance of his duties, as well as his unstinted efforts in behalf of all communal affairs during the four years he has been in San Diego.  Through Mr. Kaufman will not be affiliated with the Jewish Welfare Board after the first of the year, his plans are as yet indefinite, and it is the expressed hope of the many friends that both he and Mrs. Kaufman have made in this city, that he will accept one of the several offers that have been made him here so that they might continue to be with us.  The principal speaker for the evening will be Dr. A.P. Nasatir, while Mr. Louis Steinmann will act as Master of Ceremonies. A musical program is also being planned. Mrs. Rose Neuman, chairman of the J.W.B. Army-Navy Committee, and chairman in charge of arrangements for this affair, joins with the committee in inviting all persons who would like to participate in this celebration to attend. As accommodations are limited at this time, reservations will have to be made at once by calling Mrs. Lewis Solomon, Main 3022.

-1947-
January 9, 1947—
"Kaufmans Feted on Departure," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, who with their son, Paul, are leaving San Diego Friday morning for New York City as the first stop on their way to Europe, have been the guests of honor at many gala parties this past week. Among those entertaining for the Kaufmans were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Steinmann, who gave a dinner last Ssunday evening in their home in Point Loma; Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Gordon with a dinner at their home; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Neuman were hosts at a dinner at Valle's; Mrs. Martha Hollander entertained at the San Diego Club; and the Coronado Community Council were hosts at dinner for 30 at La Avenida Cafe. Mr. Kaufman, who was the executive director of the JWB-USO here, until he resigned January 1, 1947, has taken a position with the Joint Distribution Committee. The Kaufmans will be in New York at the Embassy Hotel for about a month, arranging passports and getting necessary inoculations. Their first stop in Europe will be Paris, where they will await assignment to either Austria or Germany.

-1949-
September 1949
—Community New Year's (Rosh Hashanah) Greetings, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: "Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman and Son, Paul Extend New Year Greetings To Their Many Friends...And Are Glad To Be Back." ... "Kaufmans Return From Two Year European JDC Work," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 14: Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman and son, Paul, have returned to San Diego after spending two years in Europe with the Joint Distribution Committee. Before leaving San Diego in 1947, Mr. Kaufman was head of the Jewish Welfare Board in San Diego and was very active in communal activities here. While in Europe working with D.Ps in the various camps of Germany and Australia (sic, Austria), he was the area director of Wurtten-Baden, a province of Germany, in charge of 15 Displaced Persons Camps and four German Jewish "Gemiende." He was also in charge of a children's nutrition center near Stuttgart. While Mr. Kaufman was traveling throughout Europe in his various duties, Mrs. Kaufman spent several months working for the J.D.C. headquarters in Paris, France, while their son, Paul, was in school in Switzerland. As soon as the Kaufmans are able to find suitable accommodations they will settle permanently in San Diego where Mac will enter the insurance business as a representative of the Aetna Life. (Any help in getting located would be appreciated-Ed). Those who heard Mr. Kaufman on the radio, at various meetings, on television, or who read his articles in the local daily newspapers, will be happy to hear that he will write a column in the Jewish Press starting in the October number telling of his first-hand experiences on the European scene.

October 1949—"Kaufman Appointed New Managing Editor of The Jewish Press," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: It is with a great del of pleasure that we announce the appointment of Maxwell Kaufman as the new managing editor of the Southwestern Jewish Press, effective with this issue. Mr. Kaufman, whose background in social work, brings to the Jewish community newspaper a wealth of experience for the position. For the past two and a half years, Mr. Kaufman was in charge of D.P. work for the Joint Distribution Committee in Germany and Austria. Before taking this post, Kaufman was associated with the Jewish Welfare Board as director for the San Diego area and managed the larged U.S.O. in this area during the war. He will be able to bring us authoritative analysis of the world Jewish scene. We feel sure that Mr. Kaufman will be an asset to this newspaper and will be a driving force in organizational work from a community relations standpoint. Mrs. Kaufman deserves the support of our readers and we hope that the community will utilize his services for our mutual benefit.

November 14, 1949—1) "Take It Away," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: With this issue Maxwell and Julia Kaufman are taking over the ownership and management of the Southwestern Jewish Press. Since February 1940, we have published the paper, ever endeavoring to raise it's reading quality and standards as well as cement public relations. It is with a great deal of pride and pleasure that we turn the management of the Press over to the Kaufmans. With their past experience and keen ability to feel the pulse of communal activities, we retire with a clear and with deep confidence that the community will be well served.  We wish to thank our many friends who have supported the Jewish Press during our regime. —Lou and Ray Solomon.

2) Max Gendelman and Myron Shelley, "Town and Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: Mazeltov! Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, who have just purchased the Southwestern Jewish Press. Good luck, Boss.

December 2, 1949—"Tifereth Israel Men's Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The next meeting of the Tifereth Israel Men's Club, which weill be held Tuesday evening, december 6th in the Synagogue at 8:00 p.m. will be in the form of a social meeting for members and their wives. The highlight of the evening will be a talk by Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, publisher of the Southwestern Jewish Press. Mr. Kaufman, who recently returned from a two and a half years stay in Europe, where he was an area director for the Joint Distribution Committee, working with Displaced Persons, will speak on some of his European experiences. A question and answer period will follow...

December 16, 1949—1) Lou Mogy, "Sports Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 23:  This being the 35th anniversary of the Southwestern Jewish Press, I want to wish Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman continued success in their newspaper. I know these lovely people will do everything in their power to make this paper one of utmost importance to our community...

2) "Tifereth Israel Men's Club," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 26: The second semi-annual social function of the Tifereth Israel Men's Club which was held on Tuesday, December 6th at the Synagogue, was attended by approximately 150 people including members' wives.  The highlight of the evening was an informal talk by Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, publisher of the Southwestern Jewish Press who held the audience spellbound with stories of his experiences as Area Director for the Joint Distribution Committee while working in DP and Refugee camps in Austria and Germany...

-1950-
January 13, 1950—
"Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, members and their guests, will be treated to a stimulating program this coming Wednesday, January 18th Mrs. Sam Friedman, program chairman, has arranged for Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, publisher of the Jewish Press, to speak at the regular monthly meeting of the Sisterhood. Mr. Kaufman will share with his audience knowledge gained by working with the American Joint Distribution Committee in Europe during the post war years. Having been director of displaced persons camps, Mr. Kaufman is well qualified to bring first-hand information of interest to San Diego Jewry. Mr. Kaufman titles his talk, "Light and Dark Impressions of My Experiences in Europe."

January 27, 1950—1) "Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ... The January 18th meeting of the Temple Sisterhood was a complete success. Nearly 200 women enjoyed the delicious spaghetti luncheon and all the trimmings prepared under the supervision of Mrs. Marvin Gray and Mrs. Rodin Horrow, hostesses for the day...The audience was thrilled with Maxwell Kaufman's stirring talk on his experiences as a worker with the American Joint Distribution Committee in Europe. It was with some surprise that the women present heard of the re-nazification program in Germany instead of the hoped for denazification program. Mr. Kaufman stated that, "The Germans are not ashamed for what they did—but felt that Hitler meant well, only that he made too many mistakes.  It was shocking to hear Mr. Kaufman tell that, "The German people still remember Adolph Hitler kindly." Relating the horrors of the Dachau Camp, where the doing away with people was accomplished with such complete efficiency, Mac Kaufman said, "the gas chambers—and ovens—were a monument to German 'culture.'" Concluding his talk, Mac made the observation that "the world must never forget—The United States must remember."

2) "Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: After the Hadassah picture, Saturday night, January 21s, it was "Surprise! Surprise!" for Mac and Julia Kaufman when a group of their friends held a "So glad you're home" party. The Kaufmans were greeted in their home at 1505 Cypress Ave., where twenty friends had gathered with all the essentials for a gala evening. When they left there was an additional chair in the Kaufman home, an outstanding part of the surprise.

February 10, 1950—"Evening Group Hadassah," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: The next meeting of the evening group of Hadassah will be held on Feb 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Leroy Cohn, 5495 Redwood. Miss Lenore Klug, program chairman, has an interesting program planned for the evening. Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, publisher of the Jewish Press, will speak on his experiences in Europe where he served for three years with the American Joint Distribution Committee working with D.P.s.

February 24, 1950—1) "Allocations Committee Sets New Pattern," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: In an all day session of the 1950 Allocations Committee, held last Sunday at the El cortez Hotel, a new precedent in dispursing (sic, disbursing) monies to be raised was set for the san Diego Jwish Community. For the first time, budgeting has been done prior to the campaign so that the contributor will know how the money would be distributed....Members of the Allocations Committee, besides Price, were....(a long list, including)  Maxwell Kaufman...(for list see Victor Schulman of same date) 

2) Max Gendelman & Myron Shelley, "Town and Campus," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: ... And now we say good-bye to all you wonderful people. It's been a lot of fun trying to keep up with all the social doin's and keep you all posted. To our successor we want to wish lots of luck, and hope that he, she or they enjoy writing this column as much as we have. We also want to thank Mr. and Mrs, Kaufman for being so nice, and for giving us this opportunity to give vent to our secret journalistic desires through the medium of the Jewish Press...

March 16, 1950—1) "Letters to the Editor," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, Publisher, Southwestern Jewish Press, 333 Plaza, San Diego, Calif., Dear Mr. Kaufman: Please know how pleasant it was to have had the occasion to meet with you on my recent visit to San Diego. I deeply appreicate the cooperation that you showed our San diego Post and I earnestly hope for its continuance. With every good wish, I am Sincerely yours, Jackson J. Holtz, National Commander....

 2) Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: ...Max and Julia Kaufman are doing a good job with their paper. They are going all out to give you what you want.  Let us all support them...

3) (separates, no headline), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harris entertained some friends after the regular Friday night services at Temple Beth Israel, on March 3rd. Those present were Rabbi and Mrs. M. Cohn, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sklar, and Mrs. M. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wyner, Mr. and Mrs. R. Harrow, Mrs. J. Le Vine, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ackerman, Mr. and Mrs. R. Spiegel, Mrs. J. Greben, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. N. Schiller, Mr. and Mrs. l. Heiman.

4) "Hadassah Evening Group," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: ... Maxwell Kaufman was the featured speaker at the last meeting. He spoke on his experiences with the D.P.'s in Europe.  Mrs. Carl Naliboff and Mrs. Leroy Cohn also gave reports on Youth Aliyah and J.N.F....

March 28, 1950—1) "Chaplain Goldberg Honored at Reception," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: On Monday evening, March 20th, Rabbi and Mrs. Morton Cohn honored Chaplain and Mrs. Joshua Goldberg at a reception in their home. Those present were Captain and Mrs. Wm. Rafferty, District Naval Chaplain; Captain and Mrs. Warren Cuthriell, Naval Training Center; Commander and Mrs. Peter McPhee,l District Chaplain's Office; Lt (jg) and Mrs. Garson Goodman, Jewish Chaplain; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schulman, Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Ratner, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Schiller, and Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman.

April 28, 1950—1) Muriel Goldhammer, "Zionist Council," Southwestern Jewish Press, Letters to Editor, page 2: Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, Editor, Southwestern Jewish Press, Dear Mac: "You might like to title this letter, "The Lady Talks Back," since that is what I hope to do—to answer some of the questions you raised in your discussion of Zionist public relations at the Israeli Independence Celebration last Sunday night. The general tenor of your remarks, I recall, dealt witht he failure of the Zionist movement to conduct an effective public relations program among our Christian friends. Your remarks were borne out by Mary Fay's preceding remarks that she has been introduced to the factual story of Israel only recently. Your indictment of past failures is well taken.  But it is not sufficient to indict the past. We must take stock of the present and map plans for the future. Whatever our failures in the past, we are rectifying the situation today. The very existence of the State of Israel has made the job easier in giving us the sense of dignity that enables us to talk to Christian friends and neighbors about Israel and Judaism as well, without apology, and without fear that our motives will be suspect. (I say that advisedly only too well aware that there are those in our Jewish community still frightened by the spectre of dual loyalty).  But over and above our own personal relations with our neighbors is the organized public relations technique. With the reorganization of the American Zionist Council last September, the emphasis was placed on public relations first—primarily a public relations program directed toward the entire community rather than to the Jewish segment alone. All over the country, the response to the new approach has been outstanding... (she then goes on to describe Zionist programs locally)...

2) "San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9:  Sunday, April 23, an election of officers was held by the Hebrew Home for the Aged. New and re-elected officers are Sam Addleson, President; Zel Greenberg, 1st Vice President; Max Maisel, 2nd Vice President; Ruth Nwman, Recording Secretary; Freda Nestor, Corresponding Secretary; Carl Esenoff, Treasurer, and Bernice Esenoff, Financial Secretary.  Additional trustees elected for 3 years were Milo Berenson, M.S. Berlin, Eddie Bland, Maxwell Kaufman, Murray Goodrich, Rose Neumann. Sol Chenkin was elected to serve vacated balance of two years. During the meeting a spontaneous gift of $500 was given theHome by Beatrice Obert of San Diego. Plans will shortly be announced regarding the development of the present Home at 2750 4th Ave.

3) "Magic Carpet Day, Sunday, April 30th: Be A Worker or Stay at Home Until A Worker Calls on You," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 16:  Over 150 "Modern Miracle Workers" are expected to participate in San Diego's "Operation Magic Carpet" this Sunday, April 30th, MOrris Douglas, chairman of the day, stated. Gathering for instructions at Beth Israel Center, the workers will breakfast (courtesy of the Jolly Sixteen) at 9:30 a.m., receive their lists and be off to knock on doors on behalf of the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish Fund.  "Magic Carpet Day," said Douglas, "is an effort to dramatically call to the attention of the Jews of San Diego, the needs of the Jews of Europe, Africa and the Moslem countries, as well as Israel, and to have the greatest possible coverage in the history of any campaign. We hope that our Miracle Workers will cover over 1200 prospects on this one day."  All organizations have helped in the recruitment of workers. To date, the following workers have signed their pledge to be the crew of the "Magic Carpet":  .... Maxwell Kaufman...

May 12, 1950—"Temple Beth Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: ...Allan Lame to Head Temple Men's Club—Last week the members of the Men's Club of Temple Beth Israel entertained their wives at a Television party. Through the courtesy of Mr. Jack Gross and Station KFMB-TV a delightful television program was presented.  The following officers were elected for next year: Allan Lame, President; Maxwell Kaufman, Vice president, Myron Lustig, Secretary; Jack Rosenblum, Treasurer. The following were elected to the Board of Directors: Maury Ackerman, Leon Heiman, Mack Esterson, and Richard Levi. Mr. Leo Mintz, who is confined to the U.S. Naval Hospital with a broken hip, was elected an Honorary Director, because of his active interest in the Men's Club. Nathan Schiller, Abe Sklar and Dr. J.A. Rittoff are carried over as directors for next year. Ex officio members are Rabbi Morton J. Cohn and Richard Lustig...

May 26, 1950—"Monster 'Political Rally' Wednesday, May 31st, at Temple Center," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The Temple Center will be the scene of a "Political Rally" on Wednesday, May 31st, at 7:30 p.m. sharp.  The program, sponsored by the Men's Club of Temple Beth Israel, will present most of the leading candidates for the primaries in this state. Included among those who have accepted the invitations to speak are James Roosevelt, candidate for governor; Senator George Miller, Jr., candidate for Lt. Governor; Rear Admiral (Ret) Leslie Gehres, candidate for State Senate, State Senator Kraft, incumbent; Congressman Clinton D. McKinnon, incumbent; Robert Driver, State Senate; Maj. E.E. Eiler, U.S. House of Representatives; Fred Simpson, State Senate; District Attorney Don Keller; Roland De Frere, candidate for District Attorney; John S. Lyons, Coroner; A.E. Gallagher, Coroner; Crowell Eddy, County Assessor, incumbent; Earle B. Childs, candidate for County Assessor; Frank Gibson, 1st Dist. Supervisor, incumbent; Dan Rossi, 4th Dist. Supervisor, inccumbent; anthony Gerhard, candidate 1st Dist. Supervisor; Ralph O. Goggshall, candidate 4th Dist. Supervisor; Charles Dail, candidate 4th Dist. Supervisor.  Manchester Boddy, candidate for Senator, will be represented by D.G. Hamilton, local Democratic leader.  Helen Gahagan Douglas will be represented by Byron Lindsley.  Walter forward will represent Congressman Richard Nixon. Since the seating capacity of the Temple Center is limited, it is suggested that early arrival will insure a seat. The program is scheduled to start promptly at 7:30 p.m. and is under the direction of Allen Lame and Mawell Kaufman of the Men's Club.

August 4, 1950—1) Albert Hutler, "Community Currents," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2—...Servicemen's Program Planned Korean developments will impose new obligations not only on the National Jewish Welfare Board, but on the Jewish Community of San Diego.  A new national organization brought to life in 1950 to take the palce of the USO, came to life in San Deigo under the name of the "Associated Services to the armed Forces (ASAF). Organized by the Jewish Welfare Board, the National Catholic Community Service and the National YMCA to finance USO type programs, ASAF will become active in San Deigo in the very near future. In collaboration with the Jewish Welfare Board, Victor Schulman, President of the United Jewish Fund, appointed Henry Weinberger as chairman with Rose Neumann and Maxwell Kaufman as the Jewish members of the local committee to help in the formulating of local plans.

2) Linda Solof, "Linda's Lookout," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4—...Paul Kaufman helped his dad (Editor Kaufman) celebrate his birthday at Del Mar. Hope it was a lucky day. Happy birthday and many happy returns of the day, Mr. Kaufman...

August 14, 1950—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: The Maxwell Kaufmans had the rare pleasure of showing off San Diego to Mrs. Kaufman's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rindler of New York City.  The weather man cooperated... Lolling on the beach of the Riviera Pacifico Hotel in Ensenada last weekend were the Bob Spiegels, the Morrie Ackermans, the Maxwell Kaufmans and Dick Moorsteen.  "Manana Land" provided them with plenty of sun, sea and surf...

April 28, 1950—1) "San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9:  Sunday, April 23, an election of officers was held by the Hebrew Home for the Aged. New and re-elected officers are Sam Addleson, President; Zel Greenberg, 1st Vice President; Max Maisel, 2nd Vice President; Ruth Newman, Recording Secretary; Freda Nestor, Corresponding Secretary; Carl Esenoff, Treasurer, and Bernice Esenoff, Financial Secretary.  Additional trustees elected for 3 years were Milo Berenson, M.S. Berlin, Eddie Bland, Maxwell Kaufman, Murray Goodrich, Rose Neumann. Sol Chenkin was elected to serve vacated balance of two years. During the meeting a spontaneous gift of $500 was given the Home by Beatrice Obert of San Diego. Plans will shortly be announced regarding the development of the present Home at 2750 4th Ave.

2)   "Magic Carpet Day, Sunday, April 30th: Be A Worker or Stay at Home Until A Worker Calls on You," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 16:  Over 150 "Modern Miracle Workers" are expected to participate in San Diego's "Operation Magic Carpet" this Sunday, April 30th, Morris Douglas, chairman of the day, stated. Gathering for instructions at Beth Israel Center, the workers will breakfast (courtesy of the Jolly Sixteen) at 9:30 a.m., receive their lists and be off to knock on doors on behalf of the "Keep the Miracle Alive" Campaign of the United Jewish Fund.  "Magic Carpet Day," said Douglas, "is an effort to dramatically call to the attention of the Jews of San Diego, the needs of the Jews of Europe, Africa and the Moslem countries, as well as Israel, and to have the greatest possible coverage in the history of any campaign. We hope that our Miracle Workers will cover over 1200 prospects on this one day."  All organizations have helped in the recruitment of workers. To date, the following workers have signed their pledge to be the crew of the "Magic Carpet":  Rose Abrams, A.A. Abramson, Sam Addleson, Manny Adler, E. S. Also, Rose Anderson, Jeremiah Aronoff, Ruth Aronoff, Rose E. Aved, Ruben Aved, Mrs. Eva Berger, Meir Bleiberg, Ruth Bloom, Miss Teresa Block, Mrs. Ted G. Brav, Sam Brenes, Edward Breitbard, Jackie Brodman, Dave Brooks, Jeanne Camiel, Zel Camiel, Ann Cantor, Eva Chenkin, Saul Chenkin, E.M. Cohen,  Minnie Cohen, Irving N. Cohen, Barbara Cohn, Mrs. Paul Cudnay, Elliott L. Cushman, Mrs. Ray Davidson, Al Doctor, Morris Douglas, Sam Druskin, James Effron, Leonard Effron, Mrs. L. Elvove, Harry Elkin, Harry Engel, David Engel, Mrs. A. Epstein, Carl M. Esenoff, Mack Esterson, Harry E. Farb, Mrs. Alvin Feiler, Abe Feingold, Ben Feinberg, Mrs. Morris Feldman, Jack Fine, Joseph A. Finkelman, Sam. E. Fishman, Manuel Fisher, David Frank, Mrs. Esther Frank, Milton Fredman, William Fried, Jerome Freedman, Irving E. Friedman, Zena Frommer, Dr. Allan D. Gale, Rena Garvin, Sarah Geller, Joseph Gellman, Betty Gendelman, S. Glaser, Henry Goldy, Sandor Goldberger, Muriel Goldhammer, M.D. Goodrich, I.S. Gordon, Ernest Green, Mrs. Mathilda Green,l M. Greenberg, Gertrude Harris, Minnie K. Harris, Mrs. I. Heller, Leon Heiman, David Horowitz, Rodin S. Horrow, Ralph Hosenpud, Paul Jacoby, Joe Kaplan, Frank Kenin, Jennie Kochberg, Tully Kitaen, John Kluchin, Nixie Kern, S. Klug, Dr. J. Kwint, Mrs. Joseph Kwint, Alan Lame, F. Lavender, I. Lebb, Mrs. Anne Lee, James Lester, Letty Levin, Richard C. Levi, Louis Levitt, J.H. Lipitt, Freda Mallen, Marian Doctor, Mrs. William Mintz, Louis Moorsteen, Mrs. Wm L. Moss, Yale Naliboff, Paul Nestor, Mrs. Roan Ogelsby, Sam Orlansky, Mitzy Ornstein, Morris Penn, Mrs. Morton B. Peskin, Peter K. Phillipp, Lou Pollack, Bella Price, Henry J. Price, Seymour Rabin, Max Rabinowtiz, Ada Randall, Sol Randall, Bertha Rassin, Nate Ratner, Herbert Rede, Edith Reder, Dr. J. Rittoff, Milton Roberts, Sid Rose, Mrs. Sadie Rosenblum, Jacob Rosenthal, Sadie Rothberger, Lucille Rubel, Pauline Rubel, Ben B. Rubin, Norman Rubin, Harry Ruja, Leon Ruskin, Dave Schissell, Anne Schloss, David M. schloss, Victor Schulman, Goldie Schusterman, Wm. B. Schwartz, Philip Shames, R. Shifrenson, Jennie Siner, I.A. Soberman, Abramah Sklar, J.W. Snyder, Zolda Solov, Joe M. Spatz, Marshall Starr, Mrs. George Starr, Art Stone, Dave Stotsky, Mrs. David Sugarman, Mort Thaler, Judy Traub, Jennie S. Turner, Beronda Tulchinsky, Morris Wax, Mrs. Henry Weinberger, Rose S. Wenig, MRs. Lucille Weisel, Sidney O. Weiss, Jay Wellins, Sylvia Winicki, Robert Allen Wohl, Joe Yaffe, Barney Yanett, Maurice Zahlasky, Leo Zwiebel, Maurice Ackerman, Harry Demsey, Irving Hertz, Harry Klaskin, Maxwell Kaufman, Dr. R.M. Stone, John Ruskin, Sam Fisher, Mrs. Harold Elden, Mrs. Estelle Levi, Mrs. Helen schulman, Mrs. Evelyn Cantor, Mrs. Julia Neuman, Mrs. Sadie Berenson, Mrs. Selm Getz, Mrs. Bernice Esenoff, Mrs. Betty Penter, MRs. Gladys Block, Mrs. Anita Kahn, Mrs. Sarah Horrow, Mrs. Bess Snyder, MRs. Lillian Newman, Mrs. Lillian Nathan, MRs. Ida Nasatir, Mrs. Lillian Bland, Mrs. Sally Ratner, Mrs. Sara Goodrich, Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, Mrs. Gabriel Berg, Mrs. I. Teacher, Mrs. Esther Cherney, Mrs. Anna Perlmutter, Mrs. Rose Neumann, Mrs. Max Gardner, Mrs. Lillian Ravin.



September 8, 1950—1) "J.W.B. Committee To Be Activated," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: At a meeting called by Henry Weinberger, chairman of the local committee, plans were made to care for the religious needs of the servicemen stationed in this area during the High Holy Days. Rose Neumann has accepted responsibility for home hospitality. Temple Beth Israel, Beth Jacob Synagogue, and Tifereth Israel Synagogue will welcome service personnel to all their services. Mrs. Lou Breslow, Area Director for the Jewish Welfare Board, attended the meeting form Los Angeles. Also present were Rabbi Baruch Stern and Maxwell Kaufman.

2) "A Double Surprise," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3:  If you wish to know what happens when two groups of friends individually plan a surprise shower for the same couple on the same day ask the Maxwell Kaufmans. It all happened on August 28th, their 23rd wedding anniversary.

October 20, 1950—1) "Guardians," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: The following committees of the Guardians were appointed by Pres. Arthur Glickman: Finance, Myron Caine, Carl Esenoff; Publicity, Henry Price, Lou Mogy, Max Kaufman; Entertainment Al De Sure, Joe Martin; Old Folks Home, Saul Cehnkin, Dr. Phil Rand, Dr. Oscar Ravin; Membership, Zel Greenberg, Joe Martin, Herman Sarfan, Julius Levine; Sickness, Sam Sosna; Ways and Means, Lou Steinman, Allen Ferer and Sam Fischer...

2) "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—Bobbie Solomon, "Dates 'n Diddies," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Brushing away the cobwebs from my Royal, I feel as though I have never been away and the news seem more abundant than ever. It really is a thrill being back at my old desk (the dining room table) writing for the Kaufmans about the "beautiful people" of our growing town....

November 17, 1950—Lou Mogy, "Scene Around Town," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5: Well Folks, here it is. I am writing my last column.  I do not have the time any more to devote to writing as I am doing quite a bit of traveling at the present time. Maxwell Kaufman has been most cooperative in publishing whatever I wrote. I wish to thank him. If you have enjoyed this column, I am deeply grateful. If I have unintentionally offended anyone, I am sincerely sorry. When time permits and if you readers are still interested and the publisher still wants me to continue, I shall consider it a privilege to reactivate this column.  In the meantime...Thank you!  This is all Folks—Lou Mogy.  Editor's Note: We wish to take this opportunity to thank Lo Mogy for his cooperation in writing the column "Scene around Town." I am sure a great many people will miss his informative and interesting news about San Diego. We wish to point out hat writing a column for every issue of the Jewish Press was no easy chore. Lou Mogy usually spent a great deal of time gathering items of interest. He deserves a lot of credit for the service he has rendered to this paper and the community.  Thanks again, Lou.

December 1, 1950—1) "Chanukah Greetings," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2:  The publishers and staff of the Southwestern Jewish Press extend sincere thanks to their Subscribers and Advertisers for their support during the past year. * Chanukah Greetings * Maxwell Kaufman, Julia Kaufman, Mitzi Schiller, Ida Nasatir, Lou Mogy, Linda Solof, Irving Stone, Bobby Solomon.

2) "Atomic Age and Religion," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: Dr. Robert Millikan, internationally known physicist and Nobel Prize winner, delivered the keynote address for Religious Emphasis Week at State College, November 28.  Jewish, Catholic and Protestant ministers spoke at seminars tot he students. Among speakers for the Jewish group were: Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, Baruch Stern, Albert M. Lewis of Temple Isaiah, Culver City; and Yehudah M. Cohen, Pacific Regional director of B'nai B'rith Foundation, Dr. Ernest Wolf, S.D. Hillel director, and Maxwell Kaufman of the Jewish Press.  Jewish Seminars presented views of "Marriage and Intermarriage," "Business and Labor in Modern Jewish Ethics" and "The Place of Religion in Jewish History and Culture."

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March 2, 1951—
"Beth Israel Sisterhood," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: Convention chairmen and their committees have by this time forgotten the hard work and have completely relaxed in the glow of the raves of visiting delegates. "Sistercapades" brought out talent heretofore unheard and unseen. The memory of the ballet composed of Harvey Steinman, Maxwell Kaufman, Dave Schissel, Sig Stein and Hugh Wolff will be good for a laugh any day. Mrs. Lee Herz the musical director earned the applause of the audience as well as the gratitude of the members who worked with her. The chorus girls (mothers all) were as cute as their pictures in the Press. Julia Kaufman, Murray Goodrich, Gertrude Harris, Susan and Janet Solof, Barbara Richards, Lee Douglas, Sylvia Solof, Cantor Julian Miller and the Temple choir, Ruth Kwint, Pearl Lieberman, Lillian Heiman, Lois Platt, Julie Greben, Dorothy Steinman, Barbara Cohen and Teddy Nauman proved valuable ingredients for a successful show. Behind the scenes were Sally Cohn, who kept things hopping; Frances Johnson, who directed the men in their dance routines; Mike Solomon, master of cues and lights; harry Felson, counselor; Sylvia Bickman, esther Herz, Jane Lustig, Pearl Lieberman, who supplied the catchy lyrics; Sally Schissel, Suzanne Byrock and June Ferber who helped whenever needed and Julia Kaufman and Blanche Stein, program chairmen...

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

June 8, 1951— "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, Morris Douglas, Carl M. Esenoff, Harry Farb, Arthur Gardner, Mickey Goldfarb, Mr. Muriel 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, Henry Weinberger, Frank Winicki, Hyman S. Wolf and Fred Yaruss.

2) "S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: The following committee chairmen have been appointed for the Hebrew Home for the Aged. On the Admittance Committee are N. (sic, M.) S. Berlin, Sam Addleson, Maxwell Kaufman and Rose Neumann; Building Chairman, Max Maisel; Finance, Victor Schulman; Emergency, Morrie Douglas; House Management, Lucille Rubel; Personnel Problems, Arthur Glickman; Legal Committee, Sol Price, Morey Levenson and Ben Rubin; Medical, Dr. F.G. Hollander.  Auxiliary—The May Day Luncheon brought to a successful close the past season's activities. Rabbi Barruch Stern in his talk to the guest highlighted the difference in the present day needs of our aged folks as compared with that of the past.  With the ever increasing number of aged people, San Diego is fortunate to have a Home, where our aged can live in a Jewish environment...

July 6, 1951—1) "Lasker Lodge B.B. Holds Town Meeting," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A Town Hall Meeting will be held by the San Diego Lasker Lodge of B'nai B'rith at its regular meeting this Monday, July 9 at Temple Beth Israel Center.  Reverend Peter Samson, Minister of the Unitarian Church, will present the subject of "What's Happening to Civil Liberties."  A panel of B'nai B'rith members, including Sig Stein, Harry Wax, Gil Schatz and Mac Kaufman will discuss Mr. Samson's talk. Members will be encouraged to participate in the discussion. This is the first of a program of interesting controversial and educational subjects which will be presented to the B'nai B'rith membership, according to Jerry Freedman, President of Lasker Lodge.

2) Albert Hutler, "Community Currents, Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2, mentioning Mac Kaufman in reference to social work with DPs.

August 17, 1951—Bobbie Solomon, "The Tattler," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: ... Quite a crowd were seen enjoying Hildegard's merry pranks at the Circus Room last Saturday night. Two generations were represented including the Sam Fischers, the Leo Becks (both Mr. Fischer and Mr. beck added to the fun by helping Hilde with the show), the Abe Ratners, the Maxwell Kaufmans, the Morrie Ackermans and the Sam Cohens. At other tables were Joan Press and Mike Cooper, Isabelle Bank n' Max Gendelman, Carolyn Silverman n' Larry Solomon, Sandra Schoenkopf n' Jerry Krasne, Beverly Fisher (visiting from L.A.) and Myron Shelley, Bobbie Marks and Bobbie Solomon with Norm Beilenson and Irv Marbleman, both from Frisco, visiting Marion and Wally Hirsh here...

September 14, 1951—"Personals," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 3: San Diegans seen having a good time at Highland Springs were the Harvey Steinmans, the Max Zemans (sic, Zemens), the Harry Brussels and the Maxwell Kaufmans.

September 28, 1951—(New Year's greeting), Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5/6: We wish to extend best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year To Our Friends and Supporters.  Julia and Maxwell Kaufman, Publishers—Southwestern Jewish Press.

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—"Red Feather Drive Opens in San Diego," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 8: The 1951 Community Chest is in full swing with over 3,000 enthusiastic workers scouring the city to raise $551,000 for the needs of over 51 agencies...Special Gifts for the Chest which last year was headed by Irving Friedman is this year headed by Daniel Loewenthal, a former member of the Fund Board and now President of Travelers Aid. Working with him among others are: Sol Price, Murray Goodrich, Harry Farb, Lou Steinman, Zel Camiel, Irving Friedmanu and Maxwell Kaufman...

November 9, 1951—"USO-JWB Activities," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: USO-Community Chest Day, appropriately observed with a big Open House party on Saturday evening, November 3rd. A large group of servicemen, junior hostesses and members of the community enjoyed the festivities. A feature of the evening awas a talen show, "The USO Spotlight Review," with Allan Lame as master of ceremonies. Thos participating were: Carol Kaufman Echeverria, Barbara Cohn, Fred Naiditsch (USN), Carol Jett and Jackie Brodman.  Dancing followed with several specialty mixers introduced to enliven the fun.  Members of the JWB Armed Services Committee who served as hosts were Mr. Henry Weinberger (Chairman) and Mrs. Weinberger, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwartz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schloss, Mrs. Julie Greben, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman, Mrs. Rose Neumann, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Newman.  Mrs. Newman was chairman of the refreshment committee and was assisted by Mrs. Slayen, Mrs. Tillie Gordon, Mrs. S. Waldman, Mrs. Gwen Bobrof, and Mrs. E. Binder...

December 7, 1951—"S.D. Hebrew Home For the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 7: AT the meeting of the Board of Directors for the Women's Auxiliary details for a Hanukah Party for the guests of the Home were discussed. On December 1st, a Saturday morning Minyon was conducted at the Home by Mr. Philip Horowitz. Regular Minyons will be conducted every first Saturday of the Jewish month. Visitors are welcome at these services. Two new guests arrived at the Home during November—Mrs. Schwamm and Mrs. Cysner.  The Planning and Study Committee, under the chairmanship of Maxwell Kaufman, met on November 30th, to discuss the future needs of the Home in line with the expansion program being planned.  Mrs. Beach of the State Welfare Department was present at the meeting and praised the high standards of the S.D. Hebrew Home for the Age which she recently investigated.

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January 11, 1952—
"S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: A Chanukah Party was held for the guests at the Home which was enjoyed by all.... A committee headed by Maxwell Kaufman has been surveying the future needs of the home. Plans are being drawn by Mr. Milo Berenson and Mr. Max Maisel for the contemplated new addition.  Visitors are invited to visit the Home and become acquainted with the guests...

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

March 21, 1952—"USO-JWB Activities," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 5:  Highlighting the Purim festivities was the delicious dinner sponsored by the "Jolly Sixteen" at Temple Center last Wednesday. Tempting the appetite of the servicemen was a menu fit for a king. Chopped liver, salad, brisket, kasha and for dessert, home-made homentashen. The Jolly Sixteen is to be congratulated for their interest and generosity.  Hats off to the following members and their husbands who were present and assisted with the dinner: Eve Chenkin (President); Rose Neumann, Julia Neumann; Rose Gordon; Bernice Esenoff; Julia Steinman, Julia Klaskin, Julia Kaufman, Rose Glickman, Mary Kantor, Sadie Berenson and Lucille Rubel.  Dancing completed the evening's activities...

April 4, 1952—Mrs. J. David (Binnie) Brooks, "Letter to Editor," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 2: Dear Mac (Maxwell Kaufman), I want to thank you for being so kind in giving us such fine publicity for our National President's visit. It is gratifying to know that we can always count on you for assistance—You're a peach!  Best regards to you and Julia.  Cordially, Mrs. J. David (Binnie) Brooks.

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

2) "Sheridan Hegland Candidate For Assembly, 77th Dist," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 4: Sheridan Hegland, publisher of the La Mesa News, last week began actively campaigning for election to the assembly from the new 77th district. Hegland and Lion Van Deerlin, candidate for ?Congress, will make the race as a "team." Both are Democrats, and both have cross-filed. Hegland, who describes himself as an "old-fashioned liberal," has been a "life-time foe of discrimination." As executive director of San Diego, USO Council during the war years, he won praise from minority groups for his insistence that "There's no room in USO for discrimination."...While in USO, Hegland worked closely with Rose Neumann, Mrs. Grace Rittoff, and Mac and Julia Kaufman.

May 2, 1952—"Layman's Sabbath at Beth Israel," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 6: This Friday evening, May 2nd, will be observed at Temple Beth Israel as Layman's Sabbath. Among the Temple members who will participate in the service are Morris W. Douglas, M.D. Goodrich, Morris Niederman, Nathan Schiller and Henry Weinberger.  The pulpit message will be given by Maxwell Kaufman, a member of the Temple and Publisher of the Southwestern Jewish Press. His message promises to be stimulating and challenging. Services commence at 8 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will occupy the pulpit and preach the sermon at regular Sabbath services Friday evening, May 9th.  All Sabbath Eve services at Temple Beth Israel are broadcast over Radio Station KCBQ, from 8:30 to 9 p.m.

May 16, 1952—"Hegland-Van Deerlin in 'Don't Hit Old Ladies,'" Southwestern Jewish Press, page 9: "America has always been the land of opportunity—the last refuge for the persecuted, the disillusioned, the martyred," Sheridan Hegland, candidate for Assembly declared yesterday.  "
As an old-fashioned liberal I'll keep on fighting to keep America that way," Hegland, publisher of the La Mesa News, said.  Hegland pointed out that "vicious legislation" has been suggested which would seek to discourage freedom-loving refugees from entering the United States. Hegland, wartime director of San Diego USO, worked closely with leaders of the Jewish community, Mrs. Rose Neumann, Irving Friedman and Max Kaufman.  Hegland's "teammate" is Lionel Van Deerlin, candidate for Congress.

May 30, 1952—"Magic Carpet Day Huge Success—Workers Raise $9,500 In Single Day," Southwestern Jewish Press, page 1: A gift of two cents from five year old Billy Rubin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rubin, a $400 contribution from an elderly gentlemen living at the YMCA; a statement by several Jews that they were not interested, a $5.00 gift from a lady who said that she was not Jewish but wanted to do her part, the excellent breakfast served by the Jolly Sixteen, the food donated by the Bohemian Rye Bakery, the enthusiasm of all the workers and the colonels, the generosity of the Temple in permitting use of the Temple Center during their Sunday School, were all high spots of the Magic Carpet Day operation held on Sunday, May 18th. Over 350 contributors were secured from 913 cards for a total sum of $9,500, according to the latest report.  The door  to door solicitation which began at 10:45 was finished at 4:30 p.m. with the following team results: Team 1: Col. Mac Kaufman, 31 prospects, $1,531; Team 2: Col. Ben Feinberg, 45 prospects, $143. Team 3: Colonels Ruth Bloom and Ruben Umansky, 72 prospects, $411. Team 4: Colonels Zel Camiel, Ben Harris, Gilbert Eisenberg, Vic Silverstein, Joe Kaplan, Lou Levitt, 166 prospects, $797. Team 5: Colonels Jerry Freedman and Blanche Davis, 51 prospects, $117.  Team 6: Colonels Mac Esterson and Rod Horrow, 37 prospects, $625; Team 7: Col Seymour Rabin, 57 prospects, $608; Team 8: Colonels Morris Douglas and Harry Mallen, 17 prospects, $165.  Team 9: Col. John Kluchin, 31 prospects,$65.  Team 10: Col Jean Schwartz, 16 prospects, $70.  Team 11: Col. Rena Fein, 15 prospects, $21; Teams 13 and 14: Col. Ann Godes, 10 prospects, $205.  Team 15: Colonels Ed Breitbard, Fan Krone, Mrs. B. Veitzer, Herb Reder, Edward Breier; Mrs. Rose Brooker, $1,013; Team 136: Colonels Edward Baranov, Ben Solomon, Dave Horowitz, Allan Lame, Dave Stotsky, 139 prospects, $991.  Team 17: Colonels Fred Yaruss and Phil Abrams, 13 prospects, $170. Team 18: Col. Stanley Yukon, 25 prospects, $297. Team totals $7,529; Magic Carpet Day Mail through May 20, $2,133; Grand Total, $9,392.  Organizations furnishing volunteer workers were: United Jewish Fund and Federation, 32; Beth Israel Sisterhood, 13; Beth Jacob Sisterhood, 3; Tifereth Israel Sisterhood, 4; B'nai B'rith Bay City Chapter, 6; B'nai B'rith Lasker Lodge, 19; B'nai B'rith Samuel I. Fox, 5; City of Hope Auxiliary 1; Cottage of Israel, 3; Jewish War Veterans, 1: Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary, 1; Jewish (sic, Jolly) 16, 8; Labor Zionists, 11; Pioneer Women, 6; Yo Ma Co, 1.

 

 


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December 14, 2005Donald H. Harrison, "Louis Rose Society—An Update," San Diego Jewish Times, page 12