Background
Lazarus, Jeffrey L. was born on June 20, 1894 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Fred and Rose (Eichberg) Lazarus.
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Jeffrey L. Lazarus
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Jeffrey L. Lazarus, American merchant. Recipient Silver Beaver, 1963, Silver Antelope, 1956, Silver Buffalo, 1959; Cincinnati Sertoma award, 1956; Good Citizenship award National Conference Christians and Jews, 1965; Good Neighbor award Isaac M. Wise Temple, 1966; American Artificers award, 1972; Shofar award, 1972. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1917-1919.
Education
Graduate Ohio State University, 1915. Doctor of Laws, Salem College, 1964.
Career
With F. & R. Lazarus & Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1915-1928, John Shillito Company, Cincinnati, 1928, president, 1947-1960, Chairman of the Board, 1960-1965, honorary Chairman of the Board, 1965-1976. Chairman board Cincinnati Jewish Welfare Fund, 1938-1946, Cincinnati Community Chest, 1947, president 1948. Honorary life member Community Chest and Council.
Company-chairman Capital Fund Drive, 1958.
Life member of national Executive Board Boy Scouts American, chairman national Jewish commission on scouting, 1958-1964, life member committee Region Four. Vice president, member Executive Committee Dan Beard council Boy Scouts American, Cincinnati, 1963-1965.
Vice president, member Executive Committee, honorary life member American Humanics Foundation. Board directors National Fund for Medical Education.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1917-1919. Clubs: Losantiville Country, Queen City, President's, University (Cincinnati).
Connections
Married Adelaide Ormont, October 26, 1925. Children: Jeffrey L., Ruth (Mistress Edward H. Cole), Frank, David, Betty (Mistress Donald J. Wineman).
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Died
July 9, 1976 (aged 82)
Awards
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Recipient Silver Beaver, 1963, Silver Antelope, 1956, Silver Buffalo, 1959. Cincinnati Sertoma award, 1956. Good Citizenship award National Conference Christians and Jews, 1965.tempSpaceGood Neighbor award Isaac M. Wise Temple, 1966. American Artificers award, 1972. Shofar award, 1972.Recipient Silver Beaver, 1963, Silver Antelope, 1956, Silver Buffalo, 1959. Cincinnati Sertoma award, 1956. Good Citizenship award National Conference Christians and Jews, 1965.tempSpaceGood Neighbor award Isaac M. Wise Temple, 1966.
American Artificers award, 1972. Shofar award, 1972.