LOUIS, Simon. Attorney. Born Boksburg, 16th April, 1906; son of Max and Lieba Louis. Educated at Germiston High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Former President, United Hebrew Congregation of Johannesburg; Deputy, S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies; Executive Member, Federation of Synagogues of South Africa; Hon. Vice-President and Past President, United Hebrew Schools of Johannesburg; Committee Member, S.A. Board of Jewish Education; Past Chairman, Yeoville Hebrew Congregation; Member, Transvaal Automobile Club; Observatory Golf Club. During World War II was in National Volunteer Brigade, 1940-45. Married Blumie Annette Sostakofsky, 14th December, 1930; two sons, one daughter. Recreation: Golf. Add.: 191, Frances Street, Observatory, P.O. Box 66, Johannesburg.
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Sunday, 23 July 2023
Louis, Simon
LOUIS, Simon. Attorney. Born Boksburg, 16th April, 1906; son of Max and Lieba Louis. Educated at Germiston High School and University of the Witwatersrand. Former President, United Hebrew Congregation of Johannesburg; Deputy, S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies; Executive Member, Federation of Synagogues of South Africa; Hon. Vice-President and Past President, United Hebrew Schools of Johannesburg; Committee Member, S.A. Board of Jewish Education; Past Chairman, Yeoville Hebrew Congregation; Member, Transvaal Automobile Club; Observatory Golf Club. During World War II was in National Volunteer Brigade, 1940-45. Married Blumie Annette Sostakofsky, 14th December, 1930; two sons, one daughter. Recreation: Golf. Add.: 191, Frances Street, Observatory, P.O. Box 66, Johannesburg.
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