Mr. Speaker. on June 4. 1967. the Workmens Benefit Fund of the United States of America will hold its 26th national convention in New York City. Founded in 1884 by a group of GermanAmerican immigrants to provide mutual help in times of economic crisis. this fraternal society has grown through the ensuing years to become one of the most respected and active organizations of this type in our Nation. I am proud that branch No. 179 has its headquarters in the 21st Congressional District which I have the honor to represent. I want to call my colleagues attention to an important address made before a meeting of that branch recently by Jack Hengerson. national secretary of the Workmens Benefit Fund. which follows:
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