76 vyrai isdirbo 2706 valandas
76 men worked 2706 hours
In the year 1961, men and women donated their time to build Lithuanian House. They worked 2706 hours, equivalent to 339 work days. The men were fed by the Women's committee consisting of 18 women.
Special mention for Architect Karolis Reisonas who never missed a working bee. He not only organised the group but also worked side by side the other men. The other special mention goes to V. Petkunas whose directs all his energy into Lithuanian House and motivates others.
Adelaides Lietuviu Zinios
15.III. 1962
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