William Penn Life, 1972 (7. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1972-04-01 / 2. szám
Very Successful Candlelight Ball TWO RETIRED FIELD MANAGERS HONORED It is not often that a fraternal benefit society, particularly one which has its roots implanted in an ethnic background such as ours, can report on the honoring of two of its field workers who spent a combined total of 64 years in the field, enrolling new members, hiring and training field personnel for the Association. On Monday, March 13, 1972, the Board of Directors, with a Dinner, honored Director Joseph Toma who retired on February 1, 1972 as Field Manager East, after 33 years of service and Mr. Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Field Manager West, who also retired on the same date after 31 years of service. The Dinner was attended by the Board of Directors and Officers. Director John Sabo who was called upon to give testimony to the two retirees dedicated service to the Association, highlighted the careers of each with statistics and emphasized the contribution each made to the progress of the Association. The Resolutions (which appear elsewhere in this issue) adopted by the Board of Directors was read by Vice President Louis L. Varga. Board Chairman and Vice President John A. Balia congratulated each of the retirees. National President Elmer Charles was the Master of Ceremonies, and he too, highlighted the past performances of each. Mr. Wukovits and Mr. Toma both thanked the Board for the recognition of their years of service and each pledged to continue their efforts on behalf of William Penn Fraternal Association. Pictured below are the two retirees receiving from the National President, Scroll of the Board resolution, and accepting congratulations from Board Chairman Balia. The City of McKeesport, Pa. with its surrounding areas blanketed with a deep layer of snow, accompanied by gale-like winds on February 19, 1972 was the scene of the first Candlelight Ball sponsored by Branch 226 for the benefit of the William Penn Association Scholarship Foundation. These adversities held the number of guests attending to about 50% of the anticipated, but it did not prevent the event from becoming a financial success. All proceeds were turned over to the Scholarship Foundation and as a result the Scholarship Treasury is richer by the sum of $832.50. The Hungarian Social Club of McKeesport extended its facilities to Branch 226 and also provided the dance band of Mickey Schwartz for this event. Committee members decorated the dance floor tastefully with pink and silver streamers. A large golden candleabra attached to the front wall of the dance floor, a Liberacetype white candleabra with golden candles on the piano, and lighted candles glowing through multi-colored candleholders on each table, provided an atmosphere of elegance and glitter. National President Elmer Charles, accompanied by Vice-President and Chair-Cardinal Mindszenty EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY OF JOSEPH CARDINAL MINDSZENTY The Speaker pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hogan) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Hogan, Mr. Speaker, today is the 80th birthday of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty and I know I speak for all our colleagues when I extend congratulations and best wishes to this great religious leader and champion of freedom for the Hungarian people. President Nixon has also sent birthday wishes to the Cardinal in a telegram which reäds: It is a pleasure for me to extend to you congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your 80th birthday. May your celebration on this significant anniversary find you in good health. Although this is a day of celebration for the Cardinal, I am sure that it is tempered by his sorrow at not being able to join his people. He has spent his last 16 birthdays separated from the Hungarian people — 15 of those spent in the U. S. Embassy in Budapest where he sought sanctuary on November 4, 1956, and this one in Austria where he is now living in exile. I pray that the day will soon come when he will be able to return to his native land. Until that day, let us remind the world that we have not forgotten him or the people of Hungary. man of the Board John Balia, Julius Telegdy, and daughter Charmaine made the long and hazardous trip from Springdale, Pa. to pay his tribute to Branch 226 officers and members. Mr. Charles in addressing the many members remarked, “little did I realize at the last National Bowling Tournament dinner held in Pittsburgh that the candle-lighting ceremony, which was the highlight of the dinner, would become the theme of such a Scholarship Ball as is now being held.” He then voiced the hope that other branches would follow the example of Branch 226 to help light candles everywhere in the Association so that the youth of our William Penn Association may be provided with the financial assistance to help them gain better educational goals. Branch 226 paid special tribute to National President Charles by surprising him with an award that is the first of its kind given by Branch 226 — The Julius J. Lenart Memorial Award in recognition of his exceptionally untiring and devoted humanitarian endeavors and inspiring leadership in the establishment of the William Penn Scholarship Foundation. The presentation touched the heart of each person in attendance when Co-Chairman Violet B. Lenart, after reading the citation, presented it to Mr. Charles. It was a difficult moment for Mrs. Lenart to make such a presentation because it brought back memories of the leadership and direction her husband provided the William Penn during his long years of loyal service as a member of the Auditing Committee, Board Member, Vice President and Chairman of the Board. Branch President Louis Siebert extended official greetings to all National Officers, Board Members and wives, members and guests. He expressed his sincere thanks for the efforts they made in braving the very severe weather to help promote the Candlelight Scholarship Ball. Among those in attendance from the Official Family and the Home Office were National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics who made the long trip from the North Hills, Vice President John Balia, Julius Telegdy and daughter Charmaine from Springdale, General Counsel Gay. B. Banes and Mrs. Banes, Board member William C. Kohut and Mrs. Kohut, Field Manager (Central) Gus G. Nagy and Mrs. Nagy and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kozma. At midnight an eye appealing Buffet Luncheon was served to the enjoyment of everyone. Committee members who worked in the promotion of this successful affair are the following: Co-Chairmen John Sabo and Violet B. Lenart, Ethel Halas Sabo, Bette Burtosky, Margaret Linderman, Irene Grebur, Ann Siebert, Elizabeth Buck, Eleanor Winter, Edward Rietski, Branch President Louis Siebert and Field 8
