Establishment of the Henry Monsky Memorial Community Essay Contest in honor of the late president of B’nai B’rith and national Jewish figure who was a native of Omaha was announced here by the Omaha Community Chest. Suitable Prizes will be awarded to winning essayists, Chest officials said. Details of the plan will be announced next month.
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