Ostrofsky, Samuel Cecil (Sheppy)

OSTROFSKY, Samuel Cecil ("Sheppy"). A.I.M.T.A. (S.A.). Regional Inspector for Lewis Stores Ltd. Born Benoni 21st July, 1908, son of the late Pauline and Maurice Ostrofsky. Educated at Benoni High School. Was Accountant, Benoni Municipality 1948. Chairman, Johannesburg Branch, S.A. Jewish Ex-Service League 1963-65. National Treasurer, S.A. Jewish Ex-Service League. Was Chairman, Transvaal Zionist Youth Council 1936; former President. Hebrew Order of David, Benoni and Bloemfontein Lodges. Founder and Hon. Life President, Bloemfontein Branch, S.A. Jewish Ex-Service League. Former President, Bloemfontein Hebrew School. Helped to establish the United Hebrew Institutions of Bloemfontein in which he held office as Treasurer, Vice-President and President. Was Hon. Treasurer, S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies, O.F.S. Committee. During World War II served with the S.A. Service Corps and was commissioned in the field. Past Chairman, Orangia Bowling Club, Bloemfontein. Member, Orchards Bowling Club, Johannesburg. Married Hodo Ziman 1937; two sons. Add.: 22, Page Street, Yeoville, Johannesburg.