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- ↑ New York Times: "Rosenblum—Eva" April 5, 1964, p. 87. "The Officers, Directors and Employes of The Kratter Corporation extend their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Lillian Kratter, wife of our esteemed President and Chairman of the Board, Marvin Kratter, on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Eva Rosenblum. The Kratter Corporation"