William Penn Life, 1974 (9. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1974-01-01 / 1. szám

Our Branch Manager, Mrs. Margaret Vassy is just as near as your telephone, call her at 275-5650 for your insurance needs. She can also provide you with information on insurance plans that will build a brighter future for you and your loved ones.

Respectfully submitted Albert G. Kertesz, Director

296 Springdale, Pa.

Our November meeting was attended by forty members and great enthusiasm was shown when twenty members voluntered to help at the Louis A. Antal Testimonial.

Rev. Imre Kovács and Secretary Stelkovics have voluntered to conduct Hungarian language courses to both children and those adults who want to either brush up on their Hungarian language or wish to learn it for the first time. As soon as necessary arrangements have been made courses will start.

Joseph Suzio, Secretary of the Bowling League announced that six women bowlers will represent the Branch 296 Bowlers in the State Tournament to be held in the Poconos. Members of the team are:

Capt. Mary Weseloski, Jennie Wislie, Janet Girard, Mary McPherson, Mary Suzio and Frances Speamock. We wish the girls luck.

Barney Mantz was presented with a “225” Patch awarded to’ him by the Greater Pittsburgh Bowling Association for maintaing a “225” average last year.

Our Childrens’ Christmas Party was held Saturday, December 22, 1973 with an excellent turnout. We wish to thank all who contributed to its success. The children enjoyed Santa Claus and his gift packages also the fine program of entertainment and carol singing.

Election of Officers was held on the same day. Re-elected were:

President John P. Balia Vice President Julius Telegdy Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics Treasurer Gus G. Nagy Auditors Mary Weseloski Jennie Wislie Andrew Beres Entertainment

Committee Chairman Emma Beganyi George Charles continues as Branch Manager.

Mr. Elmer Charles explains the starting of the Scholarship Christmas Fund with his $100.00 donation. He hopes each member will contribute $1.00 at

We spend the first twelve months of our children’s lives teaching them to walk and to talk . . . then we devote the next twelve years to telling them to sit down and shut up.

—Optimist Informer, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Eligibility Rules for Scholarship Grants

The Board of Directors, William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. has established the following rules, which must be adhered to in order for anyone to be eligible for a scholarship grant.

a) It is required that the father or mother of the applicant be a beneficial

least at Christmas Time, janet Girard collected 17 dollars from among the members present for the Scholarship Fund.

Bowlers are planning a banquet for Januar 26, 1974.

President reports on success of Testimonial Banquet in honor of Mr. Louis A. Antal, President District 5 U.M.W. of America. (See details elsewhere in this issue).

Meetings in 1974 will be held at 7:30 P.M. the 4th Wednesday of each month, 130 Walter Lane, Springdale, Pa.

All members are urged to attend and participate.

Albert J. Stelkovics, Secretary

302 Stoystown, Pa.

December 23, 1973. Branch 302 held their Christmas Party for the children members.

Aside from the refreshments, each child was given a bag of goodies and some money.

Everyone had a nice time, especially when Santa Claus appeared, which was being played by Vice President, Watson Greathouse Jr.

We hope everything goes well, so we can have another party next year.

Thank You.

Mrs. Julia Greathouse

525 Los Angeles, Cal.

Childrens Christmas Party was huge success held in Magyar Ház, December 9, 1973. Our children put on a delightful play. We appreciate everyones cooperation in making this a successful Christmas Party.

Elections were held December 28, 1973 and the following were elected:

President Andrew Szladics

Vice President Juha Barczy

Secretary and

Treasurer, Branch Mgr. Eugene A. Fintor

Auditors George Papp Anna Szirmay

Meetings are held last Friday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in Magyar Ház, 1975 W. Washington Blvd.

Los Angeles, California,All members are invited to attend.

member of the William Penn Association.

b) The student applying for scholarship grant must be a beneficial member of the William Penn Association as of January 1st of the year for which application is made, or must be the child of a deceased member.

c) Only those students may apply for scholarship grants who have been accepted by or are already attending an accredited college or university, or school of nursing. A transcript of the applicant’s scholastic record must be attached to the application.

d) A scholarship grant can be awarded to full time students only, therefore, scholarships will not be granted to a student who is continuing his studies in night school, in an extension course, or through a correspondence course.

e) Parents of applicants must file confidential financial statement on form provided by the Foundation and all other necessary information which may be required.

f) Scholarship grants will be awarded by the Executive Committee of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. once each year in the month of June, all applications must be received at the Home Office by March 31st.

g) Grants will be paid directly to the applicant and not to the school which he or she is attending, provided he or she is a member in good standing on date award checks are issued.

h) Grants are awarded for 4 year period. In order to be considered for scholarship grants in successive years, the student must however submit scholastic record and proof of enrollment each year.

2) The Board of Directors of the William Penn Scholarship Foundation, Inc. have decided to award scholarship grants in two categories, namely:

Category I. For financial need.

Category II. The annual donation by the William Penn Association is to be used for qualifiers who are pursuing a full-time college course, majoring in insurance marketing, providedi that the recipient agrees in writing to sign an employment contract with the William Penn Association after successfully completing his college course in insurance marketing.

3) Applications for scholarship grants and other necessary forms may be obtained by writing directly to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 429 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 or by contacting your local Branch Manager.

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