Valkin, Simon

VALKIN, Simon. Company Director. Born Papile, Lithuania, 23rd May, 1904; son of Maurice and Leah Valkin. Educated in Veronej, Russia. Came to South Africa 1922. Director of Cresset House. Vice-Chairman, Rudolf Steiner Schools, 1956-1965; committee member, S.A. Camphill Association for Children in need of special care; committee member, S.A. Association for Non-White Trade and Springs Chamber of Commerce. Member, Springs United Hebrew Institutions, Yeshiva College, S.A. Jewish Blind, Our Parents' Home, S.A. Jewish Orphanage, Magen David Adom, Witwatersrand Jewish Aged Home, Maccabi, etc. Member, Springs Country Club. Has two sons and one daughter. Recreations: Golf, bowls, swimming. Add.: 6 Lena Road, Selcourt, Springs; P.O. Box 20, Daggafontein, Tvl.