William Penn Life, 1973 (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1973-01-01 / 1. szám
In Memóriám STEPHEN LANG, SR. 1896 -1972 The Association again mourns the loss of one of its ardent and dedicated builders. All of us were saddened on October 5, 1972 to hear from Director Stephen Lang, Jr. that his beloved Father, Stephen Lang, Sr. had passed on to his eternal reward. Mr. Lang was a former Director of the Association having been elected for the first time at the 1939 Convention and he served in this capacity for 20 years and was instrumental in bringing about the Rakoczi-Verhovay merger in 1955. At the 1963 National Conention he announced to the delegates that it was time for the pioneers to step aside and let youth become part of the management of the Association. He was proud of the fact that he had taught his children the love for fraternal life and proudly recommended to the Convention that his Son Stephen, Jr. be considered as his replacement as Director. By an overwhelming majority his wish was granted and his Son has served admirably since then. Mr. Lang, Sr. commenced his activities in the Association as Branch Secretary and Manager at Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pa. He was instrumental in enrolling many new members into the Association. He later served as President of the Branch. He was a 50 year member of the Association. At his bier Mr. Elmer Charles, National President eulogized Mr. Lang, both in English and in Hungarian, Mr. Charles was also Honorary Pallbearer. Active pallbearers were: Vice-President John P. Balia, Director John Sabo, General Counsel Gay B. Banes, National Treasurer Julius E. Somogyi, Field Manager Gus G. Nagy and National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics. Mr. Lang is survived by his widow Julia, Stephen, Jr. and Geza, Sons, Daughters Anna, Mary and Julia. Seven Grand Children, 2 great-grand Children and a Sister. William Penn-ers In The News Members of Branch 52 Windber, Pa. are extending good wishes and success to one of its lifetime members. Father John Csordás, Order of Carmelite Fathers who was recently ordained into the priesthood in Houston, Texas by Bishop Morkovsky. Father Csordás served his first Mass in St. Mary’s R. C. Church, Windber, Pa., his home parish. Father Joseph Vadas O. F. M., pastor and twelve other priests assisted Father Csordás in celebrating his first Mass. Father Csordás was born in Windber, Pa. He attended Windber schools. He joined the Carmelite Order in 1959 and received his BA degree in 1963 from Mt. Carmel College, Niagara Falls, Canada. St. Bonaventure University, Olean, N. Y. awarded him his Masters Degree in Philosophy. Masters Degree in Religious Education was awarded him by Loyola University, Chicago, 111. Father Csordás is teaching in Mt. Carmel High School, Houston, Texas. In addition to his many religious and pedagogic Father John Csordás with Parents. duties he also handles the School’s Athletic Directorship. He is scheduled to assume the duties of Chairman, Theology Department. Proud and happy parents of Father Csordás are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Csordás, Sr., he has two sisters Theresa Croyle, Rosemarie Lejk and a Brother Andrew. All are members of Branch 52, Windber, Pa. We at the Branch are proud and humble to be able to share in the hour of glory granted by God to Father Csordás and may Almighty God grant him many hours of happiness as was shared with him by those of us who were privileged to share in his first Mass. Steve Gall, Branch Manager For his many valuable contributions to the welfare of the Association, Mr. Lang was the recipient of the Association’s highest merit award, the Illustrious Citation. We mourn therefore, a man whose many unselfish and dedicated activities contributed immensly to the growth and prosperity of our Association. The Officers, Directors and Members extend deepest sympathy to the family of our deceased Brother Stephen Lang, Sr. May he rest in peace. J^rancli J-Cidll ti TO OUR READERS AND CONTRIBUTORS: Our official publication is published quarterly. Publication months are January, April, July, and October. Deadlines are always the 25th of the previous month of publication. Material for publication should be typewritten, on ONE SIDE of paper only, DOUBLE SPACED, allowing SUFFICIENT MARGIN. Address contributions to: EDITOR PENN LIFE WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION 429 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 8 Johnstown, Pa. The 1972 Christmas Party of Branch 8. Johnstown, Pa. took place in the Social Hall of the Hungarian Ev. and Ref. Church, Chestnut St. and Ninth Ave. The program of events consisted of the singing of Christmas carols, the viewing of Movie Cartoons and the presentation of a gift package to each child. Although weather conditions were unfavorable, about 100 children were present. Through the courtesy of Mr. Victor Godeck, pictures were taken of the beautifully decorated Christmas tree and all members, after which the tree was donated to the Church. The names of the Branch officers and members who made the event a successful and a memorable one, are: Mrs. John Stofa and Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Petruska, Alex Sabo, Mrs. Alex Toth, Alice Kovach, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Petruska with Ed Zahurak acting as Santa Claus. Steven Lengyel 13 Trenton, N. J. Branch 13, Trenton, N. J. held their Annual Dinner Dance on November 4th at the Hungarian Reformed Church Auditorium. Director Frank J. Radvany opened the evening’s festivities by welcoming everyone. The Star Spangled Banner and Magyar Himnusz was led by Mrs. Ethel Katona, and the invocation was given by Rev. Stephen Kovács, Pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church. After a delicious Dinner prepared and served by the Young Women’s Guild of the Reformed Church, Mr. Frank J. Radvany, Director assumed the duties of Toastmaster, extended words of greetings, then introduced the following out of town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. Varga, National Vice- President, Fairfield, Conn., Director and Mrs. Michael Hegedűs, New Brunswick, N. J., Director Joseph Toma, New York, N. Y., Director and Mrs. Zoltán Emri, 3
