Hardwig Peres, Memphis businessman and civic leader, has been awarded the Newburger Cup for 1933. The cup is awarded for “distinguished public service” annually to the outstanding figure in Memphis Jewry. It is presented by the Junior Congregation of Children of Israel.
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