“col. Marcus Playground” Dedicated in Brooklyn; Mayor O’dwyer Joins in Ceremonies

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October 11, 1948

NEW YORK (Oct. 10)

A playground named for the late Col. David Marous was dedicated today in Brooklyn by Mayor William O’Dwyer and other city officials. The dedication ceremonies opened a drive for $150,000 to erect a bleed plasma and serum laboratory in Israel in honor of Col. Marous.

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