Ruth Aleksandrovich, released from a Soviet prison camp a month ago, was married here last night to her fiance, Isaiah Averbuch. Rabbi Itzhak Yedidya Fraenkel officiated at the ceremony which was held at the Wizo Club here and was attended by a small party of relatives and friends. Miss Aleksandrovich were a long bridal gown with hand embroidery which was presented to her as a gift of the Wizo, Women’s International Zionist Organization. The 24-year-old nurse from Riga served a one year sentence for alleged anti-Soviet activities.
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