William Penn Life, 1979 (14. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1979-01-01 / 1. szám
IN MEMÓRIÁM BISHOP ZOLTÁN BEKY Rev. Zoltán Beky, DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Hungarian Church of America and former pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Trenton, died Sunday, November 26, 1978 in Washington, D.C. Elected to head the Hungarian Reformed Church of Trenton in 1928, he was pastor of one of the country’s oldest and largest Hungarian congregations for 37 years. Bishop Beky served as Commissioner of the Governor’s Committee on Refugee Relief and was elected unamimously by the Eastern Classis of the Free Magyar Reformed Church in America as its dean 40 years ago. Rt. Rev Dr. Zoltán Beky Bishop Beky opened the U.S. Congress in 1966, 1968 and 1973 and received the George Washington (Continued on Page 15) Branch 59 Scalp Level, Pa. Our annual meeting was held at 2 o’clock December 10, 1978 at the V.F.W. Home in Scalp Level, Pa. The same officers were unaminously elected by all members present. The Children’s Christmas Party was held at the same hall immediately after the meeting from three to five o’clock. Bags of treats were given to the children along with the lovely Christmas Carol books furnished by the Home Office. Sandwiches and soft drinks were enjoyed by everyone. Door prizes were drawn and everyone socialized until five o’clock. We thank the Home Office for giving us this opportunity to have a Christmas Party for the children every year. Mary Miller Branch 67 Erie, Pa. We are pleased to introduce three new talented members of Branch 67, Erie, Pa. Diane, Brian and Joan Whitney, children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Whitney and grandchildren of the late Joseph and Julia Hornyak who were life long members of the Association. The three new members are known as The Harmony 3. These musicians give freely of their time to entertain in nursing homes, hospitals and many community agencies. Diane has completed her first year at Gannon college, Brian is a senior at Twin Tech Memorial High School and plans to enter business college. Joan is an 8th grader at Wilson Middle School. All three and their Mother Mrs. Whitney are members of St. Peter’s Cathedral Sr. Choir. We are proud to acquaint our members with three such talented youngsters who are willing to give their time to bring joy and happiness to countless shut ins and elderly people. They are to be commended and may they continue their charitable work for many years to come. Certainly their efforts will be well rewarded. Branch 71 Duquesne, Pa. Nancy Lora Staisey, member of Branch 71, daughter of Emilie and Leonard Staisey of Duquesne, Pa., was awarded a $5,000 National Canadian Scholarship to do special research in Neuro-Psychology at Carrelton University, Ottawa, Canada. She is a graduate in Psychology from the University of Northwestern, Evanston, Illinois; and she is a graduated Occupational Therapist from the University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada. She was also selected by the Veterans Association of Canada to represent them at a special conference on spinal cord injuries in New York City. Nancy Lora is married to Dr. Stanley W. Divorski, who is with the Division of Corrections in the Solicitor General’s Office of Canada. The couple reside in Ottawa, Canada. * # a Superior work is the result of intelligent effort rooted in applied knowledge. 10
