Tag: Samuel S. Yellin
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Samuel S. Yellin
Sam Yellin was born on January 4th, 1905, in Camden, New Jersey, as the eldest of nine children. His parents, Louis and Sarah, owned a dry goods store in Camden. Due to his father’s frequent illnesses, Sam left school at the age of 12 to help support his family. He worked at Hurley’s furniture store…
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Truck Driver Freed In Death of Girl
Camden Courier-Post – February 9, 1938 Injury on Haddon Avenue Held Not Willful by Court After Testimony A directed verdict of acquittal in Camden Criminal Court yesterday freed a Clementon driver of the “willful death” of an Audubon girl who died from injuries suffered when struck by his truck. At the direction of Common Pleas…
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Jewish Federation Host to 400 at Ball
Camden Courier-Post – February 24, 1936 13th Annual Event Staged in Moose Hall as 4 Groups Co-operate The thirteenth annual ball of the Federation of Jewish Charities attracted more than 400 guests last night to Moose Hall. Four organizations of Jewish community workers’ have united in an extensive program of the federation engaged in civic…
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Orchestra Plans Show at Lakeland Hospital
Camden Courier-Post – October 29, 1935 Sam Yellin‘s Original Black Cat Serenaders, of Camden, again will headline a program of entertainment for the patients of the Lakeland Hospital tonight. Albert Chevalier will direct the show. Featured performers include Charlotte Heart, Audubon tap dancer; Christine Fritz, of Merchantville, dancer; Betty Jones, singing and dancing specialist; the…