William Penn Life, 1974 (9. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1974-01-01 / 1. szám
National Auditor, Michael J. Hrabar has announced his candidacy for a seat on theWoodbridge Township Board of Education. A special election will be held on Feb. 13, 1974. Mr. Hrabar has served as president of Branch 16 for 15 years. He was also elected to serve as a Director of the William Penn Scholarship Fund. He is currently fulfilling his fifth term as Fire Commissioner of the Fifth Fire District. He has been the Districts first Fire Marshall, also served as Secretary of the Board. Mr. Hrabar has served as a voluntary fireman for 16 years, is a coach of the Avenel Boys Junior & Bántom Bowling League, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5088, Rev. John J. Griffin General Assembly 857, Avenel V.F.W. is a member of St. Nicholas G.C. Church, Perth Amboy, N.J. Mr. Hrabar is married to the former Ann Kusmjat for 26 years, father of two children, Annette and Mrs. Michaelene Mirkovich. Ann Hrabar, reporter 278 Omaha, Neb. Our annual election of Officers was held December 9. The following members were elected into office for 1974. President — Alex Papp, Vice President — Margaret Swodeck T reasurer — Andrew T oth Secretary — Elizabeth Papp, Auditors — Mary Toth and Agnes A mbs. Meeting are held the second Sunday of each month at the American Hungarian Home 1623 Cumming Street. All members requiring information regarding their insurance matters, please contact Branch Manager Elizabeth Papp 3106 Evelyn, Telephone — 733-0913. Elizabeth Papp, Branch Manager 18 Detroit, Mich. The annual meeting of Branch 18 was held on Sunday, December 9, 1973 and was a very fruitful meeting. The folloving officers were reelected unanimously: Steve Danko, President; Frank Csiszár and Andrew Toth, Vice Presidents; Elvira Kubovics, Secretary; Steve New, Treasurer; S.P. Danko, Controller; Auditors Frank Kender, Frank Kato, Betty Kocsis and James Lochinger; the other new Auditor is Julius Macker. The president will appoint the Fraternal Affairs Coordinator as well as three of four members-at-large. The oath of office was administered by Director John P. Vespremi. The Annual Children’s Christmas Party was held immediately after the annual meeting. Due to the good weather we really had a wonderful turnout — approximately 150 children attended this affair. A short program consisting of a few individual children singing Christmas Carols and a couple of Hungarian dances performed by John Danko and Joseph Verona. The children welcomed Santa Claus and received a gift as well as pop and potato chips as gifts from the Branch. Christmas carol books, a gift from the Home Office, was distributed to each child. The parents enjoyed coffee and pastry while the children talked to Santa and received their toys. The coffee and pastry is the annual donation from the Ladies Auxiliary. Time is drawing near for the one BIG affair that is held annually by Branch 18 - THE ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE BALL. The dance this year will be held on SATURDAY evening, FEBRUARY 9, 1974, at the CASTAWAYS BANQUET HALL in Riverview. The music will be furnished by Frank Borisz and his Continental Orchestra. As this affair is always a sell-out and as the capacity of the hall is limited to 550 persons we are asking persons to be sure they get their tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are available from the branch officers; however, if you wish to order them please call or write to Elvira Kubovics, Branch Secretary, 7039 Kingsley Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126 (313-581-2356) before January 15, 1974. Refreshments, set-ups and a free bottle of champagne to every five persons will; be furnished at this affair but as liquor is not available on the premises, please bring your own bottle. This is the one time of the year when you see all of your old friends and acquaintances and have a wonderdul time dancing. SEE YOU THERE ON FEBRUARY 9th! On Sunday, November 11, 1973, the card party sponsored by both the branch and the Ladies Auxiliary was a huge success! The proceeds from this affair were sent to the William Penn Scholarship Foundation. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work, door prizes, table favors and other donations too numerous to mention. Without your help we never would have had the success that we did. The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 18 held their annual meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 1973. The following officers were re-elected with a unanimous vote: Elvira Kubovics, President; Irma Herr, Vice President; Julia Danko, Treasurer and Martha Balosé, Auditor. The two new officers are: Ann Leny, Secretary and Mary Demcsak, Auditor. The Ladies Auxiliary members are still selling their Hungarian Treasured Recipes. The practice of giving a bone cup and saucer to each member on her birthday was still in effect this year. New programs will be on the agenda next year! Branch Officers. - Seated: (L to R) Andy Toth, Elvira Kubovics, Steve Danko, Frank Csiszár, Steve New and S. P. Danko . - Standing: (L to R) James Lochinger, Frank Kato, Betty Kocsis, Frank Kender and Julius Macker. The Annual Christmas dinner sponsored by the Auxiliary this year was a huge and unusual success. It was held at the Budapest Supper Club with 92 persons attending — 41 members and 51 guests. Everyone had a wonderful time! The meal was outstanding and many, many thanks to both Steve and Juha for their services as well as the services of the waiters and others — it was just perfect. The crowning glory was listening to the strains of the Hungarian Gypsy orchestra led by Jaroka Sándor — his music is out of this world. Mrs. Julia Szatmári, Darlene Danko Szatmari’s mother-in-law, visiting from Hungary, was one of our guests. The William Penn Mixed League is approximately half way through with their bowling season and as usual it is a close race for first place. At the present time, Team 7-J&M SPORT AND SKI SHOP, consisting of Emma and Andy Toth and Helen and S.P. Danko are in first place by a narrow margin of 2 points — so you see how close it is. We’ll see who ends up in first place by the end of April, 1974. 7
