William Penn Life, 1983 (18. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1983-10-01 / 4. szám

IN MEMÓRIÁM Mrs. Julius (Katherine) Macker Our Branch 18 has lost a valuable member in the person of Mrs. Julius Macker nee Mezei Katica. She passed away after a short hospital confine­ment on Tuesday, October 4, 1983. Mrs. Macker was born in Segesvár, Erdély (Transylvania). Her earthly re­mains were viewed at the Molnár Funeral Home on Friday, October 7, 1983. Her bier was surrounded by a forest of beautiful wreaths given in lov­ing memory by her family, friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Fri­day morning in the Roman Catholic rite performed by Father Vendel József OFM of Holy Cross Church, Delray. Pall bearers were: Joseph Murray, Jerry Parseghian, Fritz Jackson, Gregory Macker, Martin Paul and Bill Calder. Interment was in Woodmere Cemetery. At the graveside Stephen Danko, President of Branch 18, spoke on behalf of Branch 18. On behalf of the William Penn Association, National Vice President Albert J. Stelkovics spoke the following farewell in Hungarian: Bereaved Macker family and William Penn members and friends. It is with saddened heart that I have come to bid Katica Macker farewell on behalf of the William Penn Associa­tion. A dearly beloved, great Magyar lady: Mrs. Julius Macker, Katica Mezei. She was born in Erdély, city of Segesvár, May 24, 1902 and emigrated to this country at a young age. She was always proud of her Magyar heritage. She was a valuable member of Branch 18, Detroit and she participated for many years in the activities of the Branch. In 1961 when her husband was called to Pittsburgh, Pa. to serve as National President of William Penn Association she faithfully followed her husband, leaving home, family, and friends. She was always a great supporter of her husband’s endeavors, she was a true helpmate. We have come therefore to say farewell. First of all from her loving husband, Julius, who up to the end ministered to her needs during her in­capacity, the husband with whom she had 57 years of happy married life. Her dear sons Robert and Edward say farewell to a most caring and lov­ing mother. Also daughter-in-law Mary, five grandchildren, Bobby, Pammy, Nancy, Gregory and Jill and great-grandson Julius Robert. Also the Officers, Directors, Auditing Committee, Home Office employees and the entire William Penn membership bid you farewell. With the passing of Mrs. Macker the American-Hungarian community has become poorer. A pioneer Hungarian has departed from among our midst and, as many others before her, she always emphasized how necessary and important it was to foster Hungarian culture in this beloved country of ours. I know that her soul is already look­ing down upon us from the heavens above and she is reminding us, who are still here, to continue following the path which she tread i.e., be good citizens of the U.S.A. but at the same time never forget our Magyar heritage, continue to foster the Hungarian language and culture among our newer generation of youngsters. Respect and love one another and our fellow men. Kati, dear departed friend, God be with you, may the perpetual light shine upon you, may you rest in peace until that day when we shall all meet again in the house of our Father as promised to us by Christ. Isten Veled Katica. MOTIVATION—THE KEY Psychologists point out five power­ful wants: 1. Everyone wants to do the right thing. 2. Everyone wants to find better ways of doing things. 3. Everyone wants to achieve things of which he or she can be proud. 4. Everyone wants to belong to a group that achieves the extraordinary. 5. Everyone wants to earn respect and recognition for what one is and for what one achieves. Not all can satisfy these important wants. Still, everyone can try. Go ahead . . . Get three out of five. O « O The true Christmas is that happy feeling that makes you want to do something nice for somebody else. Newly Elected Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko was elected as Chairman of the Board by the Board of Directors at their meeting in Pitts­burgh, Pa. on November 7, 1983. Elected to the Board at the National Convention in September, he is a member of Branch 18, Detroit, Michigan and the son of Advisory Board member Stephen Danko and Julia Danko. He has been a practic­ing attorney for 1 7 years in the city of Southgate, Michigan as a partner of the firm of D'Avanzo and Danko. Mr. Danko has previously held positions as President of the City Council, Mayor Pro-Tern and City Attorney for the City of Southgate, County Supervisor and is presently a member of the Development Council for the Hungarian American Founda­tion. A graduate of Elmhurst College and Wayne State University Law School he now resides in Grosse lie, Michigan with his wife Donna Marie. After being chosen as Chairman, Mr. Danko pledged to lead the Board to an active and effective administra­tion of the Association's business and fraternal affairs. He challenged the members of the Board to develop plans for growth of the society from within the organization and the Hungarian community and to carry on the Hungarian heritage of the Association. Wait and Wait and Wait . . . He wanted so much to succeed. It was his primary objective in life. So he waited for the right opportunity to tum up. By his thinking, the right opportu­nity did not turn up. Sure, he tried a number of other things, but they just weren’t right. He continued to wait for that per­fect, right opportunity. He’s still waiting. 17

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