Dr. A. B. Udelson, one of the renowned welfare workers in Chicago, was recently raised to the high rank of captain in Uncle Sam's Medical Corps. Dr. Udelson will leave soon for Washington where he will receive his appointment.

Dr. Udelson is well known in Chicago as a gentleman of secular, as well as Jewish knowledge. He is connected with nearly all the philanthropic and charitable institutions in Chicago, and his influence is felt everywhere.

He is particularly active on the South Side. There he built a large Hebrew center and synagogue. He was the spiritual leader of the South Side [Hebrew] Congregation for a number of years.