The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, July 21, 1978, Image 14
National JWVA names Dr. Wenger Woman of Year Dr. Nannette Wenger of Atlanta will be honored as “Woman of the Year” at the Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliaries’ Slst National Convention taking place in Chicago, July 30 thru Aug. 6, 1978. Dr. Wenger, director of the cardiac clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, is the first woman president of the Georgia Heart Association and is a professor of medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. She is a board member of the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, past president of the Atlanta Bureau of Jewish Education, and is actively involved in Hadassah, having lectured at Hadassah 'Hospital in Israel. Members of the Ladies chairman; Eleanor Schwartz, Auxiliary of the Mack Frankel historian; Jeanette Abgott, Post #112 attending the member of the National convention will include: Rose Executive Committee; and Steine, president; Ida Solomon, Margaret Citrenbaum, member liaison officer and leadership at large. Hebrew Academy Dor Chai Hadassah Dr. Nanette Wenger JULY 23, Sunday; 5 p.m.—Workmen’s Circle Covered-Dish Picnic Meeting, Bagley Park. JULY 24, Monday: 2-3 p.m.—Chattahoochee ORT Children’s Film Festival, Parkaire Mall Community Room. JULY 25, Tuesday: 12 noon—Lenox ORT Monthly Meeting, Community Room, Sears in Buckhead. 7 p.m.—Dor Chai Hadassah Installation Dinner, Tempo 2000 Clubhouse. JULY 26, Wednesday: 8 p.m.—Peachtree ORT Summer Swizzle, Home of Mrs. Carol Holtz, 5297 Redfleld Rd., Dunwoody. JULY 29, Saturday: 8 p.m.—Atlanta North Branch NCJW, Pack a Picnic Party, Willow Creek Apartment Clubhouse. JULY 36, Sunday: — Kehillah Lodge B’nai B’rith, Annual Six Flags Outing for Retarded Children. AUGUST 4, Friday: 6:45 p.m.—Etz Chaim Sisterhood, Family Shabbat Dinner, Mt. Zion Auditorium. NCCJ Edward and Gertrude Krick have been selected as honorees of the Hebrew Academy Dinner of Honor to be held on September 24 at the Peachtree Plaza Hotel. Dr. Jean Gabler, dinner chairperson, said, “Edward and Gertrude Krick are tireless and devoted workers on behalf of Jewish education and the community." Besides his work for the Hebrew Academy, Edward Krick has also served in leadership positions in the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation, Shearith Israel Synagogue, and the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. Gertrude Krick has been associated with the Hebrew Academy for over 20 years as both teacher and assistant principal. She is also active in Pioneer Women—Golda Meir Chapter and Shearith Israel Synagogue. She is a past president of Shearith Israel Sisterhood. Chairpersons assisting Dr. Gabler are Neal Busch, ad book committee; Bootsie Siegel, arrangements committee; Scott Kaplan, program committee; Mr. and Mrs. David Eisenberg, host committee; Murray Siegal, treasurer; and Jan Tenenbaum, secretary. AJCC The AJCC is now accepting registration for the second summer session of its hand building pottery course which began July 20. Available for adults and teens, the class runs for eight weeks and is held every Thursday from 10 a.m. til 12 noon. The class fee includes instruction and all supplies for the eight-week session. Registration information is available by calling the AJCC, 875-7881 or dropping by and signing up at the front desk. Marcia Sternberg will be installed first president of Dor Chai Hadassah, formerly Young Career Women Hadassah, at a dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the Tempo 2000 Clubhouse. Miss Sternberg and other officers will be installed by the new president’s mother, Mrs. Edward Sternberg, president of the Southeastern Region of Hadassah. For reservations, call Marcia Sternberg, 233-3941, between 6 and 10p.m.,orNancyJacobs,921- 2148. Lenox ORT Lenox ORT will hold its July meeting at Sears Buckhead Community Room, Tuesday, July 25 at 12 noon. Bring a sandwich. Coffee and cake will be served. Workmen’s Circle Workmen’s Circle will hold a covered-dish picnic meeting at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, at Bagley Park, off Pharr Road between Peachtree and Piedmont. Bring your own food, plus beverage. Delegates to the Labor Day Convention in Miami will be elected, and there will be a report of the National Convention. Picnic Coordinator is Florence Bergstein, 634-0896. Atlanta North NCJW The Atlanta North Branch of the National Council of Jewish Women will hold a Pack A Picnic Party on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m., at the Willow Creek Apartment Clubhouse, Abernathy Road, Sandy Springs. Picnickers are expected to bring a food contribution. Members and non-members can attend by reservation only. Call 393-0308 or 393-1291 for reservations and to discuss the dish you would like to bring. Peachtree ORT Peachtree ORT will hold its Summer Swizzle on Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Carol Holtz, 5297 Redfield Road, Dunwoody. The meeting will welcome the general membership and all new and interested members to the Peachtree chapter. New officers for 1978-79 are: Jill Krischer, president; Linda Cutson, Rose Kessler, Miriam Saul, Nanette Zaidel, and Ellyse Zindler, vice presidents; Sharon Weber, Fran Drucker, Debbie Richter, and Judy Cone, secretaries; Janet Galanti, treasurer; Nancy Schwartz, parliamentarian and out-going president. Directions and further information are available through Nanette Zaidel, 491-6192, or Jill Krischer, 491-6404. Soviet Jewry Awareness Day Synagogues and Jewish organizations in the Atlanta area will join together to participate in a “Soviet Jewry Awareness Day” at Beth Jacob Synagogue on Sunday, August 6, at 8 p.m. The evening will include a panel discussion by recent Soviet immigrants, a movie, and a long distance call to a Russian dissident. Congressman Wyche Fowler will be present. Following the general information session, the participants will be able to take an active part in the Soviet Jewish Struggle through writing letters to Russian Jewish activists, telephoning Russian embassies to protest their violation of human rights, and reading pamphlets as well as speaking personally to new immigrants in the Atlanta community. For more information contact Marvin Cohen or Miriam Rose, co-chairpersons, Beth Jacob Soviet Jewry Committee. Chattahoochee ORT Chattahoochee ORT is sponsoring a Children’s Film Festival from 2 to 3 p.m., on Monday, July 24, in the Community Room at Parkaire Mall. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds will benefit ORTs Social Assistance Program. For further information call Arlene Manning, 973-7270. City of Hope The City of Hope Medical and Research Center will receive nationwide publicity on an upcoming segment of the daytime version of ABC-TVs “Family Feud Show” hosted by comedian Richard Dawson. Viewers can check local listings for exact time of the pre-taped show. The City of Hope’s research assistant Gary Whiting will discuss the medical center with Dawson. For further information call Roz Mandel, 636-5796. Cobb Branch NCJW Vicki Youngelson was installed president of Cobb Branch of the National Council of Jewish Women at a recent brunch meeting. Other board members for 1978- 79 are: Barbara Edelstein, Debbie Gruber, Dinah Grollman, vice presidents; Frieda Hodes, secretary; Charmian Weber, adviser; Nancy Roth, special projects; Rita Stratton, publicity; Ann Brett, hospitality. Regular monthly meetings will resume this fall. Anyone interested in joining Cobb Branch can contact Debbie Gruber, through the NCJW office, 262-7199. David C. Garrett Jr., president. Delta Air Lines, will serve as general chairman for the 50th anniversary Brotherhood Dinner of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, to be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 19, at the Colony Square Hotel. The recipient of this year’s award, yet to be announced, will be honored for leadership in the field of human relations. Proceeds from the event will be used to finance the NCCTs local activities in building better relationships among people of all religions, races and nationalities. Gate City Grand Champions displaying their trophies are (left to right) Bob Levin, Herb Adelman, Ben Cavalier and Barry Silver. Bowlers plan expansion Howard Fagin has been named president of the expanded Gate City Men’s Bowling League which may become the Greater Atlanta B’nai B’rith league by the time competition gets underway in September. Other new league officers are Bernie Shapiro, vice president; Warren Zindler, secretary; and Frank Golder, treasurer. Gate City Grand Champ ions, led by captain Barry Silver included Herb Adelman, Ben Cavalier and Bob Levin. Alan Zaner won the trophy for high average while Barry Silver won the award for high game. High handicap game went to Arnold Schwartz and high handicap series was presented to Allen Marks. Marshall Cohen received the trophy for Most Individual Points Won. Other winners were Fagin, Sportsmanship Award; Richard Floerabeim, most improved average; and Mike Turkat, Rookie of the Year. Atlanta Lodge has been invited to participate in the Gate City league this fall. Sponsors are being sought to help defray the cost of new team shirts as part of the expanded league. The league will bowl at the Express Lanes on Monday nights, beginning at 8:40 p.m. Anyone who is a member of Gate City or one of the other lodges can participate. age 15 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE July 21, 1978