Louis Gradner, civic leader and prominent figure in Jewish circles, died here today at the age of 72.
Mr. Gradner, who came to this country from Russia, served on the Capetown City Council continuously for 30 years and was mayor for three years. A street in this city has been named for him. He was a past president of the Capetown Hebrew Congregation and of the Cape Jewish Orphanage, which he helped found.
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