$72,245,000 in Bonds Sold by B’nai B’rith Groups During 5th War Loan

With reports received from only 173 men’s, women’s and young peoples groups in 55 communities out of a total of 1,400 in 500 communities, B’nai B’rith’s total of bond sales in the Fifth War Loan reached $72,245,000 on July 19th, to bring its total for all war loans up to $315,960,938, it was announced here today by the B’nai B’rith War Service Department.

Pacing all B’nai B’rith groups was Menorah Lodge, Baltimore, which turned in the record total of $19,771,281. The New York City B’nai B’rith War Service Council, representing over 60 men’s and women’s groups, took second place, with sales of $10,300,000. The Southern California B’nai B’rith Council, representing 90 senior and junior men’s and women’s groups in 27 communities, won third place honors by selling $10,000,000 worth.