Mr. Speaker. on October 19. 1884. a small group of GermanAmerican immigrants founded the Workmens Benefit Fund of the United States of America. to provide mutual help in times of economic crises. Since that time. this fine fraternal order has grown to a membership of 58.000 in 26 States. This year. the Workmens Benefit Fund celebrates its 75th anniversary with a series of outstanding events. including its 75th anniversary national convention which will be held in Atlantic City. N.J.. from June 15. 1959. to June 21. 1959. and a diamond jubilee celebration which will be held In New York City on Sunday.
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