LEVY, Walter. Business Executive. Born Germany 1st October, 1908, son of Julius and Rebecca. Educated in Germany at Real Gymnasium. Came to South Africa 1933. Divisional Superintendent, Woolworths and Director of several private companies. Previously proprietor National Bazaars (Goodwood and Parow) now incorporated in Woolworths. Town Councillor of Parow for past ten years. Hon. Life member of Parow Hebrew Congregation, served as Chairman for several terms. Former member of Cape Jewish Board of Deputies. Served with Union Defence Forces in World War II. Foundation member, King David Country Club, Vice-President, Parow Rugby Club; past President, Parow Tennis Club. Recreation: bowls. Married Molly Friedlander 1943; two sons, one daughter. Add.: "Rockiway," Edinburgh Drive, Claremont, Cape.
Biographies extracted and digitised by Dr Jeremy Hodes from the book South African Jewry, 1967-68 edition edited by Leon Feldberg and published by Feldhill Publishing Co, Johannesburg, South Africa. Use the page, label or search box to find the information you are seeking
Friday, 28 July 2023
Levy, Walter
LEVY, Walter. Business Executive. Born Germany 1st October, 1908, son of Julius and Rebecca. Educated in Germany at Real Gymnasium. Came to South Africa 1933. Divisional Superintendent, Woolworths and Director of several private companies. Previously proprietor National Bazaars (Goodwood and Parow) now incorporated in Woolworths. Town Councillor of Parow for past ten years. Hon. Life member of Parow Hebrew Congregation, served as Chairman for several terms. Former member of Cape Jewish Board of Deputies. Served with Union Defence Forces in World War II. Foundation member, King David Country Club, Vice-President, Parow Rugby Club; past President, Parow Tennis Club. Recreation: bowls. Married Molly Friedlander 1943; two sons, one daughter. Add.: "Rockiway," Edinburgh Drive, Claremont, Cape.
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