GISHEN, Barnett. Retired. Born Russia 16th December, 1891, son of Lazrus and Mary Gishen. Educated in Russia. Came to South Africa 1908. Formerly Director of B. Gishen & Co., Building Contractors; Elite Shoe Store, Springs. Past President, Springs Jewish Helping Hand and Burial Society, 1944-1956; Hon. Life President, United Hebrew Institutions of Springs (1919-22); Hon. Life President of Sir Herbert Samuel Lodge, Hebrew Order of David; Founder of Chevra Kadisha Bursary Scheme. Married Milly Solomon 21st December, 1948; two sons, four daughters. Add.: 45, Fourth Street,Springs.
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