KAPLAN, Boris. Merchant. Born Winburg, O.F.S., 17th October, 1913; son of Jacob and Tilly Kaplan. Was Mayor of Winburg, 1962-1964; Member of Winburg Town Council, 1954-1964. Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. Honorary Secretary of Winburg Hebrew Congregation. During World War II served as sergeant in President Steyn Regiment (O.F.S.), 1940-1945; saw active service in Middle East. Patron, Angling Club. Member, Winburg Bowls Club. Married Bella Geffin, 4th November, 1945; two sons, one daughter. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: P.O. Box 75, Winburg.
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Kaplan, Boris
KAPLAN, Boris. Merchant. Born Winburg, O.F.S., 17th October, 1913; son of Jacob and Tilly Kaplan. Was Mayor of Winburg, 1962-1964; Member of Winburg Town Council, 1954-1964. Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. Honorary Secretary of Winburg Hebrew Congregation. During World War II served as sergeant in President Steyn Regiment (O.F.S.), 1940-1945; saw active service in Middle East. Patron, Angling Club. Member, Winburg Bowls Club. Married Bella Geffin, 4th November, 1945; two sons, one daughter. Recreation: Bowls. Add.: P.O. Box 75, Winburg.
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