(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Memorial services for the late Lord and Lady Bearsted were held last night at the Central Synagogue. Many prominent English Jews, including representatives of all Jewish institutions. were present.
Chief Rabbi Dr. Joseph H. Hertz referred to the late Lord Bearsted, the founder of the Shell Oil and Transport Company, as a “genius of business, great citizen and noble patriot.”
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