The Jewish Community Center at Allentown. Pa. which is now being completed at a cost of $250,000, will be dedicated on May 6. Hyman Rockmaker. U. S. Commissioner, announced at the meeting of B’nai Brith Lodge No. 918. Work on the building is being rushed so that the dedication may take place at the same time the city will celebrate its advent into the 100,000 population class.
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