100 Years Ago

(From the Jan. 29, 1926 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

Although there was no AZA #2 news this week, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle published this gem, “The Ten Commandments For the Motorist.” 

  1. Drive on the right side of the road, it’s just as good as the left.
  2. Slow down when approaching a crossroad; it is nearly as dangerous as a railroad crossing.
  3. Look out for children. You can never tell what they will do, and you’re always in the wrong if you hit one.
  4. Try to help instead of hinder the traffic officer; he’s there for your good, and he’s got a tough job.
  5. Be sure that your “dimmers” really dim; it’s no joke driving into a blinding glare, as all motorists know.
  6. Read and obey the warning signs; they’re not put up as ornaments.
  7. If you feel you’ve got to speed, do it where it won’t kill anybody but yourself.
  8. When making minor repairs, stop where your car may be seen from both directions; otherwise you may  stop longer than you anticipate.
  9. Speeding around corners is a straight route to the hospital. Don’t race past a stopped street car. Some day the jury may call it manslaughter
  10. Use discretion. The fact that you had the right of way don’t bring anybody back to life, least of all yourself.

75 Years Ago

(From the Jan. 26, 1951 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

Norman Weiner of A.Z.A. #2 was elected Aleph Godol of the A.Z.A. Council Jan. 17 at the Center along with: Morris Kross, A.Z.A. #22, Aleph S’gan; Richard Bratman, A.Z.A. #347, Aleph Maskir; and Jack Mindell, A.Z.A. #621, Aleph Gizbor and Sopher. A paper drive, installation of officers and a regional forum to be held over the Easter holidays, were discussed. Council members are urged to attend the next meeting.

20 Years Ago

(From the Jan. 27, 2006 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

At the Annual Congregation Meeting of Kehilath Israel Synagogue held on Jan. 21, Arnold Caviar, CEO/owner of Liberty Fruit Company, was installed as president for a second term by Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl. Officers, board of directors, including three new members, and past presidents were also installed.

“I am proud to say that during the past year Kl continued to fulfill our mission to be a warm, welcoming congregation, proud of its traditional values of learning Torah, engaging in meaningful and inspirational prayer and practices and performing acts of loving kindness. It is an honor for me, the officers and board to have the opportunity to help provide leadership and excellence on behalf of our Kl family and friends,” Caviar said.

(Caviar is an alumnus of AZA #2.)