Ground was broken for the new Anshe Chesed Temple here. The total cost of the building was estimated at $200,000, and of this amount more than $130,000 has (Continued on Page 4)
Though the campaign fund was short of the estimates for a completed Temple, it was pointed out that a number of pledges will be received during the period of construction from a number of friends of the congregation.
The structure is to be of Italian architecture with Eastern and Moorish influence.
In the new structure will be housed the Temple proper, the recreational center facilities, including class rooms and a large auditorium. The plans include all the modern features of modern synagogue construction.
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