With J.K. Weitzenkorn as honorary chairman and Harry Goldberg as chairman, this city is making ready to answer the United Jewish Appeal’s call for aid for the Jews of Germany. Aaron Weiss is chairman of the executive body of the local committee, Louis Shaffer is secretary and Jacob Silverblatt is treasurer. Additional officers, including co-chairmen will be named and the date and quota of the campaign fixed shortly.
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