Mrs. Minnette Fischer, wife of Mendel Fischer, executive director of the Jewish National Fund of America, died yesterday of a heart attack while visiting her six sister in a hospital. She was 47 years old. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was active in the Hadassah, Order Bnai Zion, and in other Zionist groups. Funeral services will take place tomorrow.
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