ADELSON, Jacob. Baker. Born Johannesburg 2nd June, 1909, son of Israel and Chaya Adelson. Educated at Jeppe High School. Committee member, United Hebrew Institutions of Krugersdorp, 1949-55; President, Lions International, 1937-55: Committee member, Kadimah Country Club. Member, Jeppe Old Boys' 'Association. Served with South African Forces during World War II in 2nd R.L.I. and Duke of Edinburgh Rifles as Staff Sergeant; saw action "Up North." Married Billy Shapiro, 1945; three daughters. Recreations: Bowls and horse riding. Add.: 1, Vilona Court, Piet Retief Avenue, Monument Extension, P.O. Box 499, Krugersdorp.
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Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Adelson, Jacob
ADELSON, Jacob. Baker. Born Johannesburg 2nd June, 1909, son of Israel and Chaya Adelson. Educated at Jeppe High School. Committee member, United Hebrew Institutions of Krugersdorp, 1949-55; President, Lions International, 1937-55: Committee member, Kadimah Country Club. Member, Jeppe Old Boys' 'Association. Served with South African Forces during World War II in 2nd R.L.I. and Duke of Edinburgh Rifles as Staff Sergeant; saw action "Up North." Married Billy Shapiro, 1945; three daughters. Recreations: Bowls and horse riding. Add.: 1, Vilona Court, Piet Retief Avenue, Monument Extension, P.O. Box 499, Krugersdorp.
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