Robert I. Cohen, Sr., becomes president emeritus of Congregation B’nai Israel here, after having served as president for the past thirty-two years.
The title was conferred on him after he declined reelection this year because of his health and the stress of other activities.
I. H. Kemper, prominent local banker and business man is the new president.
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