'The Watchman' First Edition

Reference No:
C DJC/1/20/1/2/14
Dates:
9 Nov 1956
Description:

Reference made to the following:

editorial - addressed a meeting at Newington Church, Albert Avenue to foster better understanding of Jews and Judaism to non-jews and then cites, in detail, an episode related by the Chairman, which he felt said more than he could in a number of talks; birth of a son to Mr. & Mrs. David Blank of 26 Wellesley Avenue; Barmitzvah of Anthony, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Len Silver of 283 Beverley Road, Kirkella; wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs Cyril Moss; new home for Mr. & Mrs. L. Rothman at 21 Lynwood Avenue, Anlaby; November events include Sheffield visit Hull Judeans - Football match and dance, Rememberance Parade, London, Board of Guardians Auxiliary Coffee Morning (Mrs. S. Silver), Judeans Cultural section - debate, Board of Guardians annual Dance; the week ahead Hull A.J.E.X. Annual Remembrance Parade - Inspecting Officer and Guest speaker S/Ldr. Bernard Gillis, Q.C., Hull Branch of the Council of Christians and Jews AGM, chaired by Lord Mayor (Alderman H. Kershaw, J.P.) and address by Prof. Brynor Jones (Vice-Chancellor of Hull University), Ladies Committee of Western Synagogue Jumble Sale (contact Mrs. G. Harris), Hull W.I.Z.O. Branch and Daughters of Zion join Hull Zionist Society for a reception in honour of Coun. & Mrs. Lionel Rosen (Silver Wedding), guest speakers Mr. Lucien Harris, Miss Joyce Kaddish from Israel; Osborne Street Synagogue Ladies Guild Coffee Morning (Hostesses Mrs. C. Chappell, Mrs. A. Conley), Rev. E. levinson addresses Cultural Section of the Hull Judeans on 'The Development of Jewish Law'; Here and There - three paragraphs related to the Israel-Arab conflict , why no comment being made in The Watchman and plea for financial support for Israel, Remembrance parade to go on; officers elected at AGM of Hull AJEX branch were Mr. Rapstone (re-elected Chairman), Mr. N. Shenker (Vice-Chairman), Mr. L. Field (Hon. Secretary), Mr. M. Furman (Hon. Treasurer); Cause of the month late donation from Dr. Hardy (October cause); thanks to Mrs. C. Chappell, Messrs. A Baker, S. Goldstein, L. Reubens, L. Rothman for donations to The Watchman, Messrs. D. Passman, L. Rothman for stamped-addressed envelopes; WIZO luncheon a great success; Hull JNF Commission - increase in income details; reminder to attend Remembrance Parade; postponement of Western Synagogue Dance; Childrens section - continuing 'With Shashu in Bible-Land'; last entries for Menorah competition 18th November.

Advertisements:

Segal & Sons of Chapel Street, Marcus Bishop (American Men's Wear) of 22 South Street, 267 Hessle Road, Rose's for Quality (Groceries, flowers, fruit, vegetables) of 213 Beverley Rd, Hull, 192 First Lane, Hessle, Gersteins (Man's shop) of 1 Anlaby Road, Levitt's of 63 Carr Lane, H. Goldstone & Son Ltd. of 16-18 Anlaby Road, Northern Dairies (Passover milk), Direct Decorations Ltd. of 154-156 Holderness Rd., 401 Hessle Rd., 126 Beverley Rd., East Riding for Furniture of 63-67 Anlaby Road, J.N.F. Box Week (26th Aug - 2nd Sep), Hull Jewish Institute (drinks of all kinds supplied all the year), Wright's printing of 76 Arthur Street.

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 piece
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of the Hull Jewish Community