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FLASHBACK: 2,750 attend Fed party in 1961

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2,750 attend Fed party in 1961

Each visitor to the Federation party on Sunday, May. 28, received souvenirs to mark the gala dedication ceremonies of the JCCA outdoor facilities for New Frontiers in recreational pleasures. Receiving a ball-point pen is David Tutinsky. Children here, David and Elaine Zemel, received special pennants from Mrs. Ida Glick and Mrs. William E. Shamski, JCCA aids

This photo appeared among others in the June 9, 1961 issue of the Jewish Light celebrating the grand opening of the JCCA outdoor facility. The event was said to be “one of the largest crowds in years.”

 

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