The Pioneer Women, Women’s Labor Zionist Organization of America, today announced that it will hold its national convention in Cleveland. The convention, which will open on September 13, will last three days, Mrs. Chaya Surchin, president of the organization, said.
One of the highlights of the convention would be the honoring of Mrs. Golda Meir, Israel’s Foreign Minister, who is this year being given international recognition for the completion of thirty years of political leadership in Israel, Pioneer Women will present Mrs. Meir with a citation in tribute to her distinguished record of service and leadership to Israel and the Zionist movement. Mrs. Meir is expected to attend the convention to personally receive the citation.
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