Bethlen Naptár, 1960 (Ligonier)

Bethlen Almanac

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BETHLEN ALMANAC

1959 Confirmation Class — Magyar United Church of Christ, Elyria, O.

Of this amount $3,750 were given to denominational, synodical and other benevolent causes. The church paid $475 in subscriptions to the Church Papers and $500 to Bethlen Home. Gifts toward the Kingdom Roll Call amounted to $1,550.

Outstanding events of 1958-1959: Clear profit of the 1958 “Magyarbord” dinner was $929. The annual Congregational Meeting approved and adopted the new “By-Laws” of the Church. The pastor, with the assistance of the office secretary prepared and mimeographed the By-Laws in the English and Magyar languages and sent copies to all the churchmembers. The pastor dedicated a new “49 star” American Flag, gift of Frank Snoble in memory of his wife. Mrs. John Vanco Sr. donated a $300 electric water cooler in memory of her husband. Electric Bell Ringers were installed in the church tower at a cost of $1,300, toward which memorial gifts were given by families and organizations.

The annual Confirmation Reunion and Banquet were held on Palm Sunday; in 1959 21 young people and 4 adults were confirmed. The Mother’s Day Banquet was prepared and served by the Church Consistory. A legacy of $3,034, willed to the Church by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beregszászi, was given to the congregation by Zigmond Palagyi executor. Part of this bequest is to be used to instal “Memerial Chimes” in the church organ in their memory. Mrs. Beregszászi, who was a faithful worker and president of the Ladies Aid through many years, and Andrew Nagy, Honorary Elder and likewise a faithful worker and active elder of the church for more than 20 years, were buried on the same day. Two weeks later the first and organizing elder of the congregation, Albert D. Messaros Sr., was laid to rest. May their memory be blessed! The Elyria-Lorain Area Men’s Federation held its annual dinner-meeting at our Church. The president of the Federation is Lewis Szanyi Jr., English elder of the church. The Ushers’ League, under the guidance of William Ignatz, president, rendered fine service at the church services.

The Young Women’s Guilds and the Women’s Circles, under the direction