William Penn Life, 1984 (19. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1984-01-01 / 1. szám
prizes to the recipients. The party finally came to an end and, all in all, everyone had a marvelous time. As one little boy was heard to say, “I had such a lovely time—Thank you—will be back next year.” Santa Claus (Louis Seibert, President of Branch 226, McKeesport, Pa.) holding great grandson Nicholas Coughlin with granddaughter Barbara Coughlin. Louis Kemper, President of the Christian Mothers of St. Stephen Catholic Church, McKeesport, thanking Santa Claus for her Christmas gift. We owe a great deal of praise and a vote of thanks to the Officers of Branch 226, who, as our Committee, worked tirelessly to make our affair a huge success. Our Chief Organizer, par excellence, Branch Manager and L. to R.: Anna Mae Rietski, Ann Seibert and Helen Domencic, members of the food committee. Secretary Barbara Botkin; Santa Claus and President, Louis Siebert; Vice President and excellent bartender, Edward Rietski; Treasurer and general helper, Violet Lenart; Auditors, Ethel and John Sabo, for registering guests, buying the liquid refreshments, door prizes and gifts; members, Annamae Rietski, Anne Siebert, and Helen Domencic for excellent assistance with kitchen duty; and Frank Domencic for bartending. To Officers and Branch members, thanks for a job well done! Home Office employee John Tusai and wife Kathy, who is in charge of the Mortgage Department at Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh. In background is Helen Domencic and Albert Joczik, who at one time edited the official publication of our Society. At this time, may we all at Branch 226 express our sincere hope that your Holiday Season was Joyous and Happy and that the New Year will bring Good Health, Peace and Prosperity to you and yours. Violet B. Lenart Publicity Branch 249 Dayton, Ohio Our annual branch meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17th. The following were re-elected to serve for the ensuing year. President, John Motko; Vice President, Steve Horvath; Secretary-Treasurer, Anne Marie Kertesz; Auditors, Frank Hoffer and Mike Mayerchak. Former Vice-President John Dúsak requested not to be considered for reelection, as he was only one month away from his 90th birthday. The officers and members present extended their thanks to Mr. Dúsak for his many years of service and bestowed the lifelong title of Honorary Advisory Vice- President. Director Albert G. Kertesz announced that Columbus, Ohio has been awarded the site for the 41st William Penn National Bowling Tournament, to be held May 25, 26, 27. He has been appointed Co-administrator by the National Board of Directors and has indicated that the Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days will be one of the most enjoyable in our long history of this Fraternal gathering. Make plans now to attend this grand affair. At the conclusion of the meeting, our annual children’s Christmas Party was held along with the awarding of 50 year pins to Mrs. Margaret Horvath, of Kettering, Mr. George Krisko of West Alexandria, and Mr. Stephen Sabo, Jr., of Middletown. It was a pleasure having them and their spouses as guests of our branch. The 50 year pins were presented by Director Kertesz and Branch President, John Motko. Director Kertesz, 50 year pin recipients, Margaret Horvath, George Krisko, Stephen Sabo, Jr. and Branch President, John Motko. Our children’s Christmas Party was enjoyed by all in attendance, the children, their parents or grandparents. Special thanks are in order to the following who helped prepare the food and other arrangements. Mrs. Julia Asztalos, Mrs. Margaret Bauer, Mrs. Regina Dúsak, Mrs. Helen Farkas, Mrs. Alberta Hoffer, and Mrs. Betty Mayerchak. Special thanks also to Frank Hoffer for performing as Santa. Steve Horvath for dispensing the refreshments, Kurt McGlocklin for his fabulous Puppet Show, Director Albert G. Kestesz, who served as Master of Ceremonies, and Albert G. Kertesz, Jr., accompanist for our sing-a-long. Children viewing the puppet show. 27
