William Penn Life, 1971 (6. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1971-02-01 / 1. szám
a great job as Santa. However, Santa had some help this year. Bozo, the Christmas clown, was on hand to help Santa. Bozo was little Jennie Young. A special thanks to the Home Office for its generous contribution and to all the officers who worked to make this party a success. Miss Pamela Marie Nemeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Nemeth of 4540 Aurora Blvd., N. W. Canton, Ohio, Miss Pamela Marie Nemeth has been awarded the silver wings of an American Airlines Stewardess and assigned to flight duty out of Chicago. Both parents are members of Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio and she is the granddaughter of Mrs. Julius Shulok of Massillon, Ohio. Our annual election of Officers was held, December 20th. The following members were elected into office for 1971: President; Michael Duruttya, Vice President; John Barany, Secretary; Mike Korosy, Treasurer; Michael Buzogány, Controllers; John Frances, Robert Hahlen and alternate George Toth; Reporter; Marie Duruttya. The New Year’s Eve Party was a whopping success!! We danced to the music of Ralph Fredicks and his band. Special thanks to Mary Gulling and Helen Dougan for the delicious pig in the blankets. The forming of a Junior Auxiliary is in the process. Anyone interested in joining, contact Mrs. Kenneth Nile by dialing 823-9177. Anyone who belonged to the old auxiliary is warmly welcomed. For your insurance needs remember our Branch Manager, Michael Duruttya. Feel free to call him at all times. Telephone 823-5302 days or 821-5215 evenings. Marie Duruttya, Reporter 226 McKeesport, Pa. William Penn Branch 226 held their Christmas Party, December 6th. Prior to the Christmas Party was our annual Election of Officers. The party was held at the Hungarian Social Club in McKeesport. There were approximately 175 people present including our jolly Santa Claus who made all the children happy by giving his old familiar Ho Ho Ho and passing out presents. Movies were shown and refreshments were served. Officers elected for 1971 were, Presii, dent, Mr. Louis L. Siebert, re-elected. Vice President, Mr. John Sabo; Secretary, Ed Rietski, re-elected; and Auditors, Mrs. Elizabeth Buck and Mrs. Eleanor Winter were re-elected. Ed Rietski, Secretary 249 Dayton, Ohio Sunday, December 13, 1970, was the date of our annual Meeting and Children’s Christmas Party. The highlight of the meeting was the eleption of our Branch Officers. Results are as follows: President, Mr. John Motko; Vice President, Mr. George Sopronyi, Sr.; Secretary- Treasurer, Anne Kertesz; Auditors, Mr. John Dúsak and Mr. Albert G. Kertesz. It is hoped that the New Year will bring renewed interest in our branch activities. Members are urged to attend meetings and let their interests be known. There is strength in numbers. Branch Manager, Mrs. Margaret Vassy is available night and day to discuss with you the many fine types of Life Insurance available, and will help in the selection best suited to your needs. Mrs. Vassy’s phone number is 275-5650. Following the annual meeting, the children’s Christmas Party was held. It was most gratifying to see many of our juvenile members in attendance. Children in attendance were elated with the fine program presented by the “Village School of Dance”, under the direction of Joy Felföldi Roublette, one of the instructors at the dance studio and long time Wm. Penn member. Also adding to the festivities was the piano renditions of Joey Demeter who also accompanied our monumental song fest. At long last, dear ole Santa (Joe Kertesz) made his appearance and personally heard the many requests of all the children. The day was climaxed with the presentation of toys, candy, cookies, and punch to the children in attendance, who I’m sure will long remember this memorable day. Al G. Kertesz 278 Omaha, Neb. Branch 278, Omaha, Nebraska held their annual Christmas Party, Sunday, December 20, 1970 at the American Hungarian Home with approximately 80 children and their parents attending. The program included the Dee Downs, Little Band-D-Dos Square Dancers and the singing of Christmas Carols. Santa arrived with presents for all the children. Refreshments and doughnuts were served last. Special Thanks to the following who helped to make this event a huge success. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Toth, Mr. and Mrs. George Swodeck, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Papp, Mrs. Agnes Ambs and Mr. George Barna. On December 13th, 1970. Branch 278 held election of officers. The following were elected: Alex Papp, President; Margaret Swodeck, Vice President; Andrew Toth, Treasurer; Elizabeth Papp, Recording Secretary. Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the American Hungarian Home, 1623 Cuming Street. Elizabeth Papp, Secretary 296 Springdale, Pa. Our Branch sponsored a Citation Dinner Saturday Evening, December 12. 1970 in the United Church of Christ Hall. Springdale, Pa. (pictures below) The purpose of the Dinner was to present Illustrious Citations to Mr. Frank Varga, Leechburg, Pennsylvania, who for more than twenty years was Secretary and Manager of Former Branch 73 in Leechburg and to Mr. John Galo, who Br.296 Springdale, Pa
