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Smykla, Rev. John
Ordained by the late Cardinal Hayes at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, N.Y. First assignment as assistant to St. Stanislaus parish, New York, N.Y. Appointed pastor of St. Clemens of Mary parish, New York, N.Y. in 1937, and since that time in that post. Former vice-president District No. 25, Polish American Council; now acting president of District No. 25. Organized several societies at his parish and helped diminish the debt on the parish. Active in Polish War Relief. Residence: 406 West 40th Street, New York, N.Y.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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