Relatively Speaking 2006

Werner Neuburger published his best-selling memoirs “The Clouds Don’t Stay Dark Forever” and has had many book signings, interviews and has been invited to speak at various locations.

After reading Werner’s book, John Newburger discovered many family similarities – they were indeed cousins. John and his son Bruce joined the 29^th annual Neuburger family reunion in August. John Newburger wrote an article Genealogy and Memoir Writing Reunites a Family Separated by the Holocaust which was published in the Cleveland Jewish News following the reunion. Only space prevents me from copying it here.

250 of her closest family, friends and co-workers surprised Elana Rimmon Zimmerman to celebrate her Big 5-0. Held two weeks after the actual date, and lured into thinking that the lunches and dinners were it, she was completely stunned when she stepped out of the car, had the blindfold removed and heard “Surprise! Happy Birthday!” She thought she was going to see a house with a special view! Held at Rancho Los Amigos, it was a western themed party, with a caller and all. Everyone including all the youngsters had a great time.
A few weeks later together with the two other founding board members, she was honored by the New Community Jewish High School at a gala affair held at Universal City. The NCJHS graduated its first class in June. She is now President of the Board of Directors.

Michael Sandmel, was awarded the Mary-Ella Holst Youth Activist Award by the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee at the General Assembly of congregations in St. Louis on June 23. Mike, who just completed his sophomore year in high school, is an unusually young recipient of the award. He has been social action chair and workshop chair of the Young Religious UU Youth in the Massachusetts Bay District over the past two years, leading and producing seminars and anti-racism, anti-oppression training for other high school students; he attended the UUSC Democracy Work Camp in 2004 and registered minority voters (using his Spanish); he participates in the Student Alliance for Justice and Economics at the high school, which successfully campaigned for a living wage for town employees and contractors; he is a volunteer tutor at Bikes Not Bombs (and is now a paid mechanic in their shop). Last summer, Mike translated for his parents when they traveled to Peru to buy trade goods in support of One Heart Many Rhythms, a charity that supports the preservation of indigenous peoples’ cultures by sponsorship of tipping-point projects in their communities. The UU Service Committee dates to 1939; its initial efforts involved assisted the escape of Jews and progressives from Nazi Germany and occupied France; it continues to promote social justice in the US and abroad.
Mike’s parents are active supporters of the UUSC, following Frances Sandmel’s work with the American Friends’ Service Committee during the 1940s and throughout her lifetime

Evan Joseph Kohen was inducted into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor in March of 2006.

If you’re traveling in Colorado, looking for a good meal near Colorado Springs, check out The Coffee Cup in Monument, breakfast/lunch coffee shop--the old fashioned, small town-type. Jeremy and Wendy Brashear Diggins will be happy to know you’re in town. Call to let them know you are coming.

             The Abrams family of Ann Arbor has had a fascinating year. Here a few of their activities:
            Terry is busy teaching photo-shop at University of Michigan, Washtenaw Community College and Maine Photographic Workshops in Rockport Maine, and leading week-long photo trips to the likes of Death Valley and Southern Utah. His print-making artistic business continues to flourish as well. Check out his website at terry@terryabrams.com.
            Lisa Weston Abrams is committed to a twice/day meditation practice, yoga, cooking vegetarian meals for her family and friends and volunteering for various nonprofit groups including the children's school and the meditation center (in addition to acting as chauffeur for the children and their activities!).
            Saralyn Abrams is 11 years old and in her first year of Middle School in Ann Arbor, MI. She is on the honor roll, plays field hockey, is learning synchronized swimming. She also plays classical guitar and flute.
            Henry is 8 years old and in 3rd grade. He enjoys reading, math and writing. One of his short stories was published in an Anthology of Short Stories book last Spring. He is on a traveling soccer team and plays classical guitar too.

             Marc Shiman is working now on a US Government contract to help the Red Sea city of Aqaba, Jordan prosper. About 5 years ago, the King of Jordan declared that this city, which borders Israel, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, would be Jordan's second city and a southern growth pole.
           Aqaba has always been a sleepy port town, and is Jordan's only access to the sea. It is only a 5 minute drive to the border crossing with Israel. Interestingly during the days of war between Jordan and Israel, there was an understanding that neither Aqaba nor the Israeli city of Eilat were to be targeted in attacks.
            As the city has grown, so has the cooperation between the two city governments. Remnants of the war still exist as major developments in Aqaba have led to de-mining activities on a large scale. Unfortunately security concerns still rule above all. Regardless, the discussion of cooperation is remarkable for any two countries, much less two that were very recently at war.
            The two have discussed having a joint international airport, a promenade that would allow pedestrians to walk from one city to the other, a shared nature reserve, and a shared border crossing. They have also discussed having shared architectural and planning standards for the two cities. So far only the nature reserve has materialized.
            In the midst of the violence in the Middle East, the application of true peace and partnership between Jordan and Israel is both amazing and encouraging. Hopefully this is the future of the Middle East.

Rob Katz, following in his father, Admiral Doug’s footsteps, has received news that he will take Command of the USS STOUT (DDG 55) home-ported in Norfolk. He will depart the Joint Staff in March with a Change of Command in October 2007.

Frankie Martuscelli finally realized that participation in sports requires participation in academics. He made honor roll once this year and did wonderfully in wrestling and throwing the shot put and discus and will play football as a freshman next year. [WTG, Frankie.]

First cousins, Nava Rimmon and Tamar Zimmerman celebrated their bat mitzvahs February 19^th and December 23^rd respectively. Both excelled in their presentations, Nava delivering a d’var Torah on Queen Esther and Tamar chanting perfectly the longest maftir in the entire Torah. (Her bat mitzvah fell on the second Shabbat in Hanukkah, hence a reading of unparalleled length.)

Tamar and Nava

2000 2006

Dahlia Rimmon was appointed to the YULA Varsity Girls’ Basketball team while still in 9^th grade.

Rebecca Neuburger was in Israel on the birthright program during the summer. She is a senior at Union College and will be spending part of her last undergraduate year studying in Viet Nam.

Fanny and Levi Katz had a son Elias who went from Pittsburgh and settled in Chicago in 1896. He followed his father’s business and was in the cattle business. His family was comprised of his wife Fannie Hirsch and their children: Blanche, Morris, Harry, Milton, David, Belle and Florence.

Blanche married Henry Brown. They had two children Harold and Shirley. Harold’s daughter is Margot Skinner. Shirley’s son is Robert Rosenau.

Morris married a woman named Marissa and had two children who died very young and Morris passed away in Cleveland in 1902.

Harry died suddenly in Pittsburgh in 1896 just shortly after the family left for Chicago.

Milton, Sr. married Josephine Sisson in 1900 in Chicago. She was from Rhode Island. They had four children, three of whom grew to maturity: Katherine, Milton Jr. and Everett. Sometime between 1910 and 1920 they moved to Jersey City, N. J. Milton died before 1930 and Josephine raised the children herself, and never making contact with the family that was left in Chicago.

I don’t know what happened to David. He was still living when his mother Fannie died in 1926. But I have never found anything about him.

Belle married Sylvan Schey, who had a cousin the same name and his wife was also Belle. They had two daughters, Beatrice and Evelyn. Beatrice married Edwin Mann. Their family consisted of Fredrick who died early, Edwin Jr. and Nancy. Evelyn married Alex Winefield and their children were Carol, Richard and Harry.

Florence married Reuben Metz and had two daughters, Jane and Helen. They never married.

In my research I have met Robert Rosenau, Margot Skinner and Ed Mann, Jr. and Nancy Mann. None of them had never heard of the family in New Jersey.

But I was not to be deterred.

I have a friend in the genealogy community who lives in New York and she has been extremely helpful to me in tracking down “lost” relatives. She works for a library and has access to records I couldn’t. In 2004 she helped me find Randy and Lois Lowen Arlen. Then later in the same year she helped find some of my husband’s cousins. So to keep the record going in 2005 I asked if she could locate some people who had lived in New Jersey in 1930. Their name was Katz, a very common and prolific name to research. But I knew they had a son named Milton Jr., and another named Everett, and a daughter named Katherine. Somehow Renee found a link for a tree on a web site that had a reference to Everett Katz. Not only that, he was a basketball star at Syracuse University, a member of a team that was called the “Reindeer Five.” She found the email address of the person who had entered this reference on the web site and gave it to me. I contacted him, and as they say, the rest is history. [See photo below]

Many phone calls and emails later, when the annual Jewish Genealogy Conference was held in New York City in August 2006, I decided to go to Syracuse before attending the conference. Sam and I flew into JFK, rented a car and took the beautiful drive through the Catskills up to Syracuse.

We met two of Everett and Catherine Katz’s daughters who live in Syracuse, and one daughter who lives in Rochester. They are the most wonderfully warm and friendly people. It was like we knew each other forever. And over lunch we went through their mother’s old telephone book and we found a name for whom we thought might be Ev’s “lost sister” Katherine. Later, back at the hotel I went on the Internet and looked up some old census records and did find that the name was correct.

I have since been in touch with the family descended from Katherine, and solved a huge mystery.

During the conference we had a chance to meet some of our New York City relatives: John and Connie Langsdorf and Jennifer Saltzstein came to visit us at the hotel. And Sam’s sister even flew in from Tel Aviv to spend some time with him and their cousins while I researched mine.

Jennifer & Joan

John & Connie Langsdorf, Joan & Sam Rimmon

On the Sunday following the conference we drove with Hannelore Militzer Noe out to meet Werner & Henny Neuburger and Gisela Eckstein Zamora. We all went out to lunch, and then afterwards Hanne and Sam and I drove down to visit Hanne’s daughter Michelle and her family.

Small World Department: Michelle was best friends with Carolyn Blashek in college. Carolyn is the founder of Operation Gratitude, in which I am heavily involved in sending care packages to our U.S. troops deployed around the world.

After the conference Sam and I drove down to meet another Katz cousin, from Fanny and Levi’s son David (and Zerlina Katz). Mary Lou’s mother was Karlyne and Mary Lou hadn’t met anyone from her mother’s extended family for many years; and it was a most exciting reunion. We met her sons and daughters-in-law.

And Small World Department again: one of Mary Lou’s daughters-in-law, although not Jewish, teaches computer at an Orthodox Jewish High School in New Jersey, the same school where one of Sam’s cousins teaches Hebrew.

Some years ago I was contacted by Martin Eisenman of Kansas City trying to find a connection with his Rosenstock family. We exchanged information and thought that we had it. Then, I was going over some papers I had from someone else regarding her ancestors, Abraham and Amalia Nussbaum Grunebaum. Lo and behold, it turns out that Martin’s ancestor was Amalia as well. Amalia was my great-great-grandmother Rachel’s sister. So we are related through the Nusbaums also.

Rachel N. Frank Amalia N. Grunebaum

JANET BACHENHEIMER JOSEPH, 88, beloved mother of Betty Joseph ABELES, dear grandmother of James and Keith Abeles.

ALMA D. GOODMAN, 87, widow of the late Arthur Goodman, of Memphis, TN. Arthur passed in 2002.

H. HARRY BACHENHEIMER, 81. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Alper; children, David (Dr. Susan Stein), Linda (Kevin Cooney) and Dr. Kenneth Alper, Bonnie (Gil Halperin) and Toby; and six grandchildren. Mount Sinai. Published August 11, 2006 Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.

NAOMI PALMBAUM – On April 27, NAOMI M. (nee May), beloved wife of the late Edward R. Palmbaum, loving mother of Betty P. Lavenstein, and Susan L. Thompson of Moraga, Calif., devoted mother-in-law of Barry R. Lavenstein and Eugene D. Thompson, Jr. Loving grandmother of Wendy (Jeremy) Diggins and Steve R. Brashear. Interment in Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery. Contributions to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite, Baltimore, 21201.

MARIE WATERMAN MARX, Age 94, of Tampa, Florida, died Monday, May 8, 2006, in Tampa. Mrs. Marx came to Tampa five years ago from Rochester, NY, where she had resided for 50 years. In Rochester, she worked alongside her husband in his pediatric practice as his office manager, and they were among the founders of Temple Sinai of Rochester. She was a Brailleist and volunteered her talents to help the blind. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Kurt Marx; loving daughter, Elinor Stein; and devoted sister, Gertrude Dispeker. Survivors include her loving son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Merrill Marx of Tampa, FL; brother, Fred Waterman, Rye Brook, NY; cherished grandchildren, Jeffrey Marx, Emily Marx, Lisa Stein, Andrew (Ellen) Stein, and Mark (Ilona) Stein; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Sydney, Sarina, and Benjamin Stein.

Doctor CONSTANCE ALLENBERG KATZENSTEIN passed away peacefully on April 25th at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz California with her family at her side. Constance, known to all as Connie was born October 5, 1927 in Memphis Tennessee, the only child of Frieda Krauss Allenberg and Sydney Allenberg. She was raised in Chicago, and attended the University of Chicago. In 1949 she married Henry Sour Katzenstein. Connie and Henry moved to Storrs, Connecticut then to Massachusetts and in 1957 to Leonia, New Jersey. Henry became a physicist and Connie gave birth to and nurtured her four children David, Ruth, Amy and Robert. In 1962 the family moved to Pacific Palisades, CA and Connie completed a Masters and then a PhD in Clinical Psychology through the University of Chicago. She practiced psychotherapy, taught at the Wright Institute and was an active member of the Los Angeles psychological community. She was widely known for founding a Crisis Intervention program in Los Angeles and her support for local and international peace, justice and civil rights organizations. She retired from her practice in 1993, moving to Arroyo Grande and then to Aptos in 2002.Connie had diverse passions and gifts. She and Henry traveled the world before their retirement experiencing the back country of Africa and the Galapagos islands. They were avid recorder players and attended workshops in many places including Siena Italy which they particularly loved. Connie possessed a warm and wonderful smile that drew strangers and friends to confide in her. She was an excellent listener and offered sage advice. She loved music, art, philosophy and culture, and was a benefactor to many people, especially young musicians and artists who will never forget how her generosity touched and encouraged them. She enjoyed her family tremendously, and will be missed by all. She is survived by her 4 children David Katzenstein, and his wife Sharon Mayes and their children, Melissa and Nigel Sanders-Self, Ruth Katzenstein-Souza and her husband John Souza, Amy Katzenstein-Escobar and her husband David Harrington, and Robert Henry Katzenstein and his wife Risa Roseman and her 9 grandchildren Alysa and Erin-Kate Escobar, Phoebe, Chloe and John Henry Souza, Dylan and Luke Sanders-Self &; Eli and Zara Katzenstein. Her husband Henry Katzenstein preceded her in death in 2003. Burial was in Shreveport Louisiana on April 30th.

     BETTY GRANAT LANGSDORF, 88, formerly of Wyncote, a librarian with a passion for politics, died from a cerebral hemorrhage March 1 at Hartford Hospital in West Hartford, Conn., where she had lived since May.
    Mrs. Langsdorf grew up in Lancaster and New York City. She earned a bachelor's degree from Hunter College in New York City at 19. In 1940, she married Robert M. Langsdorf, and they raised two children in Elkins Park. In the late 1950s, she helped found the Elkins Park Library. She volunteered at the library before returning to school at 53 to earn a master's degree in library science from Drexel University. Then, for 17 years, she was director of services for the Upper Moreland Public Library.
    Her daughter, Patricia Genser, said Mrs. Langsdorf was an ardent Democrat and for years was a campaign volunteer for local and national candidates.
    She loved going to plays in New York and followed her granddaughter Emily Genser's acting career.
    In addition to her daughter and granddaughter, Mrs. Langsdorf is survived by a son, Michael; five other grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1991.
    A memorial service will be scheduled in the spring at Wyncote House in Wyncote. (Philadelphia INQUIRER March 13, 2006)

PAUL SHIMAN of Newton died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Avery Manor in Needham. He was 75. A resident of Newton since 1970, he was active in local and state politics. He was a longtime member of the Ward 5 Democratic Committee in Newton where he served on many committees. In 1998, he was elected vice chairman of the Newton Democratic Party and served until 2000. He worked on local, state and presidential elections and was a delegate to state Democratic conventions. His survivors include beloved wife, Lilian, sons Daniel and Philip and daughter Elizabeth Marston, and grandchildren; sister Elsa New and brother Stephen.

Friday, February 16, 1906/ 21 Shevat 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 1:2

PERSONAL

Mrs. Etta Rosenstock, who has been at the Royal Palace Hotel, Atlantic City, left Thursday for a visit to New York.

Thursday, March 1, 1906/ 4 Adar 5666

Cincinnati, O., The American Israelite page 7:2

Betrothed

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Herman, of Springfield, Mo. announce the betrothal of their daughter Hortense and Mr. Nathan S. Rose, of St. Paul, Minn.

Page 8:3 Mortuary Record of Benefactors of the Sir Moses Montefiore Kesher Home for the Aged and Infirm Israelites at Cleveland, Ohio, for the Month of March 1906-5666. Kaddish will be recited by the inmates at their Friday evening and Saturday morning services of or succeeding the respective Yahrzeit of the deceased in whose memory the Home was endowed:

Samuel Birkenwald, Milwaukee, Wis. Died March 21, 1901.

Friday, March 2, 1906/ 5 Adar 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16:2-3

Personal-Local

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klein and family of Weston, W. Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Goldenberg, 1924 McCulloh street.

Norfolk Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwartz of Emporia, Va., and Miss Florsheim of Chicago were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Lowenberg this week.

Friday, March 23, 1906/ 26 Adar 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 24

Personal-Local

Mr. and Mrs. L Lutzky are now occupying their new home at 2011 McCulloh.

Friday, April 27, 1906/ 2 Iyar 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16

Personal-Local

Mrs. A. Birkenwald of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. M. Newmyer in Washington.

Friday, May 18, 1906/ 23 Iyar 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16:2

Personal - Local

Mrs. F. Nusbaum, 1739 McCulloh street, has returned from a four weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. I. C. Klein, in New York city.

Friday, May 25, 1906/ 1 Sivan 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 22:1

Special Notices

Mrs. Carrie Feldenheimer, 2243 Madison avenue, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Cecile Feldenheimer, to Mr. Mark Bernath of Philadelphia. "At Home" Sunday, June 3, 1906.

page 24:2-3 Personal--Local

Mrs. Samuel Kahn of Norfolk and Miss Anne Fredman of Roanoke are visiting Mrs. L. Lutzky at her residence, 2011 McCulloh.

Friday, June 8, 1906/ 15 Sivan 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16:2

Personal-Local

Miss Flossie Langsdorf of Philadelphia is spending a few days here as the guest of Miss Florence M. Wiesenfeld.

The St. Louis Jewish Voice page 7:3

The Weekly Budget.

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sale celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary to-day by a family gathering.

Friday, June 15, 1906/ 22 Sivan 5666

The St. Louis Jewish Voice page 7:1

The Weekly Budget

Mrs. Jake (Cora Langsdorf) Goldsmith, of New Orleans, arrives to-day and will be the guest of Mrs. Louis Glaser.

An event of Monday, June 18^th, will be the wedding of Miss Hortense Herman, of Springfield, to Mr. Nathan Rose, of St. Paul, which will take place at the Columbian club at 6 o’clock.

Friday, June 22, 1906/ 29 Sivan 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16

Personal-Local

Miss Helen B. Gutman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gutman, and Mr. Milton F. Westheimer were married and Wednesday evening June 20, 1906, at the home of the bride's parents. . Guests included . Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rosenstock, Frederick; .

The St. Louis Jewish Voice page 5:3

The Weekly Budget

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Strauss and son are in St Louis to attend the marriage of Miss Herman and Mr. Rose.

Friday, June 29, 1906/ 6 Tammuz 5666

The St. Louis Jewish Voice Vol. 49 #26 page 7:1-2 The Weekly Budget

Mrs. Herman, of Springfield, Ill.[sic], who has been visiting Mrs. Rose Rothschild, returned last Tuesday.

Mrs. Wm. Newberg, who came to be present at the Rose-Herman nuptials last week, and who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Nathan, returned to her home in Louisville, Tuesday.

Mrs. Chas .Straus, who has been the guest of Mrs. Louis Glaser, leaves to-day for her home in St. Paul.

Wednesday, August 1, 1906

Little Rock, Arkansas Gazette page 10:1-2

Social And Personal

Jacob H. Bodenheimer and Miss Mabel Frank were married last evening at 8:27 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Samuel, 1021 West Fifth street. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Leon Volmer, the double ring service being used. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Aaron Frank. Miss Minnie Rosenstock was the maid of honor and the best man was the groom's brother, Albert Bodenheimer. The wedding march was played by Miss Leah Gans, accompanied by Professor Armellini on the violin. The bridal robe was of white silk chantilly trimmed with real lace and pearls. the maid of honor wore a gown of white organdy and carried pink roses. A large reception followed the wedding. Mrs. Frank, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bodenheimer, Mrs. M. Strauss, Miss Flora Strauss, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Katzenstein, Mrs. B. Weil, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel, Mrs. Rosenstock and the bridal party formed the receiving line. Mrs. Frank wore black taffeta; Mrs. Bodenheimer, black lace, Mrs. Strauss, black spangled net; Mrs. Weil, black taffeta; Mrs. Samuel, white mull; Mrs. Katzenstein, white organdy, and Mrs. Rosenstock, black organdy and lace. The house was decorated with Bride roses, palms, ferns, pink carnations and tulle. The ceremony took place in a large bay window, banked with Bride roses and palms. The wedding party stood beneath a double heart of roses and ferns. Misses Camille Heiman and Rosetta Stifft served punch during the evening. A buffet luncheon was served. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Bodenheimer left for Colorado. They will be at home in Shreveport after September 1. The bride wore a going-away gown of blue with hat to match.

Out of town guests at the Bodenheimer-Frank wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Bodenheimer, Albert Bodenheimer, Mrs. M. Strauss, Miss Flora Strauss, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Katzenstein, and Mrs. B. Weil.

Friday, August 3, 1906 / 12 Av 5666

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 18:1

Shreveport, La.

Mrs. Jake Katzenstein and little sons are the guests of the lady’s mother, Mrs. Frank, at Little Rock, Ark.

Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Bodenheimer and their mother, Mrs. Babette Weil, have gone to Little Rock, Ark., to be present at the marriage of the former’s oldest son, Mr. Jacob H. Bodenheimer, to Miss Mabel Frank.

Friday, August 10, 1906 / 19 Av 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 12:2

Personal Local

Mrs. Fannie Nusbaum, Mrs. Carlins and the Misses Ernestine and Sadie Minz are at Atlantic City.

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 17:2

Shreveport La.

Mr. Albert Bodenheimer and Mrs. Morris Strauss and daughter, Miss Flora, have returned from Little Rock, Ark., where they attended the Frank-Bodenheimer nuptials.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bodenheimer and Mrs. Babette Weil have returned from Little Rock, where they attended the marriage of their son, Mr. Jacob H. Bodenheimer to Miss Mabel Frank. It was a most brilliant function; the home was tastefully embellished and an elaborate supper and reception followed the ceremony. More than a hundred wire messages, bearing good wishes, and a large number of choice and costly presents, testify to the popularity of the contracting parties. The young bride, a sister of Mrs. Jake Katzenstein of our city, has during several visits paid at our port, won the love of all who met her, and will receive a most hearty welcome in our midst. Mr. Bodenheimer ranks high, in every respect, among the young men of whom we are justly proud. The young couple are taking an extended trip, visiting points of interest, and on their return will make their home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bodenheimer on Christian Street. Our most heartfelt congratulation are extended to the youthful couple, and all interested in their welfare.

Friday, August 24, 1906 / 2 Elul 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 10:1

Personal -Local

August 29, 1906, at noon, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Carrie Feldenheimer, 2243 Madison avenue.

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 17:1

Shreveport, La.

Mr. and Mrs. Jake H. Bodenheimer nee Mabel Frank, have returned from their bridal trip and are receiving the congratulations of their many friends at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bodenheimer.

Mrs. Jake Katzenstein and sons have returned from Little Rock, Ark., where they were the guests of the lady’s mother, Mrs. R. Frank.

Mrs. R. Frank has accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Jake Katzenstein, on her return from Little Rock and will be with the family for several weeks.

Friday, October 12, 1906/ 23 Tishrei 5666

The Baltimore Jewish Comment 1 page 16:2

Personal - Local

The engagement is announced of Miss Hazel Rothschild of St. Louis, Mo., to Mr. Simon Nusbaum of Clarksburg, W. Va.

Mr. David I. Macht, who is studying in Berlin, was recently appointed an interne in Frauenklinik of Prof. Dr. Leopole Landau. He is also a pupil of the well-known pathologist, Dr. Ludwig Pick. Dr. Macht will later do graduate work at the University in Berlin, and will become a special student at the Rabbiner Seminary of Dr. Hildesheimer.

Washington

Mr. Leroy F. Newmyer has returned from a visit to his aunt, Mrs. A. Birkenwald, of Baltimore.

Friday, October 26, 1906 / 7 Cheshvan 5667

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 18:2

Shreveport, La.

Mrs. R. Frank and Mrs. Marion Lasker of Little Rock, Ark., mother and sister respectively, of the lady, and Miss Ruth Goldstein of San Antonio, her niece, are the guests of Mrs. Jake Katzenstein.

Friday, November 9, 1906/ 21 Cheshvan 5666

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 19:1-2

Shreveport, La.

Mrs. Lasker and baby, who have been the guests of the lady’s sister, Mrs. Jake Katzenstein, have returned to their home in Little Rock.

The young Matrons assembled on Tuesday afternoon of the past week at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Davis, to engage in their Whist contest several of our visiting ladies being the Club’s guests. After a very interesting game the prizes were awarded to Mesdames Jake Katzenstein and Friedman, the guest prize going to Mrs. Lasker of Little Rock.

Friday, November 16, 1906/ 28 Cheshvan 5667 The Baltimore Jewish Comment page 16:2

Personal-Local.

The Misses Blanche Strouse and Carlyn Friedman will attend the Langsdorf-Glaser nuptials in Philadelphia on Monday.

Friday, November 23, 1906 / 6 Kislev 5667 The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 19:1

Shreveport, La.

The “Social Twelve” met on Wednesday afternoon of the past week with Mrs. Ben Sour as hostess, the hostess herself winning the first prize, Mrs. Carroll Cohn, the second, Mrs. Jake Katzenstein, the guest’s prize; the Club’s guests from afar on the occasion were: Miss Ruth Goldsmith of San Antonio, Mrs. Kronenberg of Selma, Ala., Mrs. R. Frank of Little Rock, Ark. A delicious two course luncheon was served at the close of the afternoon.

Monday, November 26 1906

Philadelphia Press

Mrs. Babette Langsdorf, widow of the late Jacob Langsdorf, for many years a prominent Philadelphia cigar manufacturer, died yesterday in her 92nd year, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moses Krauss, at 1533 Diamond street. Mrs. Langsdorf was well-known and highly respected, have been active for many years in philanthropic work. The funeral will take place on Wednesday morning next at 10 o'clock from the Krauss home.

Philadelphia Record

Mrs. Babette Langsdorf
Active Philanthropic Worker Passes Away
at Great Age.

Mrs. Babette Langsdorf, one of the oldest members of the German-Jewish circle of this city, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moses Krauss, No 1533 Diamond street. She was born in Bavaria, on March 31, 1814, and with her husband the late Jacob Langsdorf, came to this country in 1835, since which time she has been one of the foremost workers in Jewish charitable and philanthropic organizations. Although 92 years old, she had never experienced any serious illness until a few months ago, and retained her full faculties and consciousness up to within ten minutes of her death. She was the oldest member of the Rodef Shalom congregation, and is survived by five sons, four daughters, seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her five sons, all well-known in the cigar manufacturing business, in which they succeeded their father, are Isidore, Morris K., David, Henry and Simon Langsdorf, all of whom were at their mother's side when she died. Her daughters are Mrs. Isidore Rosenbach of St. Louis; Mrs. Max Krauss, of Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. Moses Krauss and Miss Minnie Langsdorf, of this city. Funeral services will be held at Mrs. Langsdorf's late home on Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock. Interment will take place in Mt. Sinai Cemetery and will be private.

Langsdorf.-25th inst. Babetta, widow of Jacob Langsdorf, aged 92 years. Relative and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, at 10 A.M. precisely at her late residence, 1533 Diamond St. Interment private.

Philadelphia Ledger

Mrs. Jacob Langsdorf.

Babette Langsdorf, widow of Jacob Langsdorf, who was one of the founders of the Rodeph Shalom Congregation, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moses Krauss, at 1533 Diamond street. She was born in the city ninety-two years ago. She was active as a member of the Ladies' Visiting Committee of the Jewish Hospital and most of the Jewish charity organizations. She is survived by five sons, four daughters, seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Friday, November 30,1906/ 13 Kislev 5667

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 18:2

Shreveport, La.

Mrs. Nelson Frank of Little Rock, Ark., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sidney H. Florsheim.

Page 19:1

Mrs. Mose Frank entertained on Thursday afternoon of the past week, the :Young Matrons’ Whist Club,” besides the regular members, Mrs. Frank has a s her guests, Mesdames Morris Weinberg, Jerome T. Weil of Alexandria, Miss Harriet Bodenheimer of New Orleans, Miss Dot Marks of Monroe and Miss Ruth Goldsmith of San Antonio, Tex. The first prize was won by Mrs. Jake H. Bodenheimer, the second by Mrs. Louis H. Heilperin and in cutting for the visitor’s, Mrs. Weinberg was the successful winner. After the contest, a choice repast was served.

Friday, December 14, 1906/ 27 Kislev 5667

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 18:2

Shreveport, La.

The Young Matrons met on Thursday afternoon of the past week with Mrs. Jake Katzenstein as hostess. The prizes, beautiful articles of cut-glass, were won by Mrs. H. G. Friedman and Jake H. Bodenheimer; the guest’s prize was awarded to Miss Dot Marx; a luncheon was served at the close of the game.

Friday, December 28 1906/ 11 Tevet 5667

The New Orleans Jewish Ledger page 18:1

Shreveport, La.

The erection of the new Shreveport Sanitarium on Crockett Street, with Dr. Louis Abramson as President and Dr. J. M. Bodenheimer as Secretary and Treasurer, has been begun during the past week, and it will be ready for occupancy on March the first, equipped in every respect with all the appliances and comforts of a first class institute of its kind.

The St. Louis Jewish Voice page 7: 2-3

The Weekly Budget.

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Glaser celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary on Dec. 25th, amid their many relatives and friends.

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Hazel Rothschild to Mr. Simon Nusbaum, of Clarksburg, W. Va., which is to take place on Jan. 8th, at the Columbia Club.

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