Funeral services were held today for Jacob Mazer, past board chairman of the Hudson Pulp and Paper Corporation. Mr. Mazer, who succumbed Monday at the age of 69 after an extended illness, was the oldest son of Abraham Mazer, philanthropist and founder of the Hudson company. He was chairman of the board for 10 years before retiring. In 1954, he was honored by the American-Israeli Chamber of Commerce for working to establish the American-Israeli Paper Mills, Ltd. at Hadera. He is survived by his widow, Ruth; two sons, two brothers. two sisters and seven grandchildren.
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