William Penn Life, 1984 (19. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1984-07-01 / 3. szám
dedicated family man, good friend, and an activist for human rights, Dr. Tibor Bodi. Dr. Bodi was very well known for his pleasant out-going personality, active member and an officer of many ethnic, medical and social organizations. Surviving are his wife Frances, daughters Lorraine and Kathie, and sons Tibor, Alex, Stephen, John and Peter. He will be greatly missed as he was a recognized leader and activist in the local community. We also regret to report the sudden passing of loving wife, mother, and grandmother Margaret Rosenfeld-nee Gondy. Margaret was well known and admired as a friendly, loving personality and active officer in Branch 76. She is survived by her husband Daniel, daughters Irene and Mary Anne, Son Andrew and their families. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Bodi and Rosenfeld families. All news, family activities, insurance needs, or information please call Branch Manager Steve Szemes, 543-8876. Have a pleasant and healthy summer. Your Reporter, Steve Szemes Branch 1 29 Columbus, Ohio The 41st Annual National William Penn Bowling Tournament held Memorial Day weekend in Columbus, Ohio and hosted by Branch 129, proved to be a huge success. Fifty-three teams of bowlers (32 men’s and 21 women’s) from six states participated in Columbus. There were 21 teams from the Buckeye State of Ohio—with six teams (three men’s and three women’s) from Columbus plus others from the Ohio cities of Dayton, Youngstown, Alliance, and Toledo. Thirteen teams came from Pennsylvania, 11 from Michigan, three from Illinois, two from Indiana, and two from New York. The Friday night hospitality room buffet showed that Magyarok, wherever they may live, mégis szeretnek mulatni, enni, és inni. On Saturday night, approximately 300 persons enjoyed tne prime rib feast at the Bowling Banquet, Held in the Governor’s Ballroom at the Hyatt Hotel on Capitol Square, just across the street from the state capitol building. The banquet drew an excellent representation from the Columbus Hungarian community, despite very minimal local publicity. Once again, local Hungarians showed that while they are not among the largest Hungarian communities—nationally— they do turn out and support local Branch 149 Spiritual Director Father William Cheetham of St. Anselm’s Church in Swiss vale, Pa., had a busy month of May. On May 6, a Communion Breakfast was held at the Plaza Restaurant in Forest Hills. May 14, our regular business meeting was held where plans were made for a booth for the St. Anselm’s Festival which will be held on June 19-23. We are also planning to have a booth at the Mt. St. George Carnival. May 21, an “Appreciation Dinner” for Officers, Branch Members and Chairperson Helen McCaffery was held at Allies Restaurant in Monroeville, Pa. Our “Respect for Life” programs continue with supporting “Alternatives to Abortion” and using Respect for Life Prayer at all meetings held. Florence K. Kirk Secretary-T reasurer * * * What you can do, do. What you can’t do, learn. Hungarian activities—when they know about them and the word spreads on the Magyar “grape vine.” The banquet was certainly one of the most elegant Hungarian events held in Columbus in recent years. Along with fine food, the Hungarian ambiance was enhanced by the George Bátyi cigány orchestra of Pittsburgh, who played during the dinner. International recording star, Mrs. Béla Kovács of Columbus, entertained with Maygar songs before the dancing and the csárdások began. Honored banquet guests of Branch 129 were Dr. Márta Pereszlényi Pintér (who teaches Hungarian and French at The Ohio State University in Columbus) and her husband Antal. Earlier in the month, Dr. Márta Pereszlényi Pintér, at the ninth annual meeting of the American Hungarian Educator’s Association which held its meeting in Columbus, was elected the new national president of the AHEA, succeeding Dr. János Horváth, Professor of Economics, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Márta’s parents left Hungary during WWII, she graduated from high school in Cleveland, and recently earned her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. We were pleased that Márta and Antal could join us, to help build “a bridge” between the American Hungarian Educator’s Association and the William Penn Association, two different, but both very significant, American Hungarian organizations. Dr. Marta Pereszlenyi-Pinter and her husband Antal Pinter. On the bowling front of the tournament, the three Columbus women’s teams proved to be especially strong, among the 21 women’s teams entered. One name particularly stands out. Namely, that of Pattié (Boso) Haehn. Pattié was the first place winner of the “all events women’s handicap event” with other Columbusites finishing 5th and 8th. In “singles”, Pattié finished second, with other Columbus women finishing 5th, 9th, 15th, and 18th. First place in the “women’s doubles” went to Pattié and her partner Kathy Gilbert, with other Columbusites finishing 11th and 12th. Among women’s teams, Pattie’s team place 3rd. Her team-mates were her sisters, Diane Walker and Debbie Lewis, plus Arlene and Karen Ries. The two other Columbus women’s teams finished 5th and 8th among the 21 women’s teams. At our regular June 13 meeting, the door prize winners were Margaret Chichka and Irene Voss. An August picnic is planned again for this year. And, several Columbus branch members plan to take part in the July 13 William Penn National Golf Tournament in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, with some of their expenses covered by the branch. Continuing our profiles of 1984 branch officers, we now feature a házaspár that many of you met in Columbus at the bowling tournament because they were the co-chairpersons of the event. Namely, the “dynamic duo” of Branch 129—the husband and wife team of Charlie and Marge Boso. Charlie and Marge Boso, Columbus, Ohio. 27
