William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1985-11-01 / 6. szám

100th Anniversary Plans William Penn Association, the largest fraternal life insurance association domiciled in Penn­sylvania, will celebrate its 100th Birthday February 21, 1986. The Association’s Home Office at 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, will have Open House on Friday, February 21, 1986. The primary 100th Anniversary Celebration will be celebrated in conjunction with the National Bowling Tournament on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 23, Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25,1986 at the Westin William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The main ballroom will be the location of the 100th Anniver­sary Dinner-Dance and Floor Show which will feature outstanding Hungarian and English dance orchestras and entertainers. Plan to spend a few extra days in Pittsburgh, the No. 1 City in the U.S.A. Bowling will commence Saturday, May 24, 1986 at McKnight Bowling Lanes on McKnight Road in North Hills (Pittsburgh). Singles and doubles will bowl Sunday, May 25. We have negotiated attractive room rates at $45.00 per night, single or double. Plans are being made to have sightseeing tours that you may enjoy during that weekend. We promise you that this will be the grandest weekend of your life, so plan on being in Pittsburgh Memorial Day Weekend. Official Notice To All Members The By-Laws of the William Penn Association, Chapter VI, Sec­tion 606 provides that the election of Officers shall be held at the annual meeting in December. Elections shall be by secret ballot. Each adult life benefit member in good standing shall have one vote for each office. Elections shall be by a majority of those pres­ent at the annual meeting. Officers elected at the annual meeting shall be installed immediately. All benefit members of the Association are cordially invited to attend their respective branch meetings, take an active part in the affairs of the branch and if called upon to serve or assist, be will­ing to do this for the good of the branch, its members and the Association. With everyone cooperating, we can achieve wonders as a Fraternal Benefit Society. Attorney Profiled In Who’s Who Alfred G. Yates Jr., an Association member, is profiled in the Fourth Edition of “Who’s Who in American Law.” Mr. Yates, a Pittsburgh lawyer, is married to the former Barbara Jean Lang. They live in Ross Township and are the parents of a daughter, Jennifer Christine, 2. Mr. Yates’ father-in-law is Stephen Lang, a National Vice- President of the William Penn Association. Mr. Yates was formerly assistant vice-president of the Trust Divi­sion of Pittsburgh National Bank and an associate in the law firm of Wayman, Irvin and McAuley. He established his own law firm in 1981. He is also developer of the Pocket Tax Calculators used by professional estate and income tax planners throughout the nation. He is also associate editor of the Pittsburgh Life Underwriter Association Manual used by Pennsylvania insurance agents for the statewide insurance exam. Selection for “Who’s Who in American Law” is based on posi­tions of responsibility or significant achievement in law. Prominent Party Leader Alex Debreczeni, dies (1919-1985) Alex Debreczeni, former Democratic Party State Chairman and longtime member of Branch 85 in Daisytown, Pa. passed away on Thursday, November 7, of a heart attack. We, of the William Penn Association are proud of his achievements that he had accomplished. This was the first time in our Commonwealth that a person of Hungarian descent was elected to such a high political position when he became Chair­man of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee in 1979. In 1939, Mr. Debreczeni was one of several successful winners in the then Verhovay Membership Contest, the prize being a trip to Hungary. He spoke to the Hungarian Parliament at that time, and his speech so impressed his hosts that he was offered a scholarship to attend college in Hungary. He accepted the offer and remained there until World War II erupted. We were all pleased to listen to Alex at the William Penn Association’s 1979 convention where he related his love for his Hungarian heritage and stated, “I try to live by the Golden Rule. My parents taught me about right and wrong and I have a deep and abiding faith in God.” At the 1983 National Convention, he served as Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Debreczeni is survived by his wife, Mary Farkas Debreczeni; two sons, Donald of Richeyville in Washington County and Ronald of Pittsburgh; a daughter Carol Greskovich of Crofton, Md.; three grandchildren, two brothers, Joseph of Daisytown and William of Washington, Pa.; two sisters, Helen Micsky of Fredericktown, Washington County and Betty Jane Black of Charleroi. Services were held on Sunday, November 10, at the Daisytown United Presbyterian Church and burial was in Beallsville Cemetery. Alex was proud to be Hungarian and equally proud of his William Penn membership. We have lost yet another American-Hungarian pioneer who helped build the institution we are happy to be part of. Onetime Federation Treasurer Joseph Molnár dies in N.J. Funeral services for Joseph Molnár, retired National Treasurer of the Hungarian Reformed Federation, were held Sept. 20 at the John Calvin Reformed Church of Passaic, New Jersey. Officiating at the services were Rev. Bishop Zoltán Király, Rev. Imre Bertalan, Rev. Paul Kovács, Rev. Aladar Komjáthy of Montreal, Canada, and Elmer Vargo. A Hungarian eulogy was delivered by Rev. Bertalan, President of the Federation and an English eulogy by Elmer Vargo, Secretary and Vice-President of the Federation. Among Federation-related individuals who attended the service were Mrs. Margaret Bertalan, wife of Rev. Bertalan; Mrs. Elmer (Elizabeth) Vargo, William Puskas, Treasurer of the Federation; Vice-President George Dózsa and his wife Mathilda; Vice- President Susan Virgulák, Director László Lipocky and his wife Anna, Director Priscella Hunyady, Director Gabor Csordás and his wife Irene, retired Executive Vice-President László Eszenyi and Bela Toth, representing the retired staff. Joseph P. Arvay, National Director, represented the William Penn Association. Sympathies are extended to the bereaved family. May he rest in peace. BRANCH 8222 Pittsburgh Branch 8222 surprised its chaplain, Father Wersing, with the presentation of a carton of nine pounds of cancelled stamps. Individual members, too, presented Fr. Wersing with envelopes of stamps. The stamps are sold by Fr. Wersing to- various stamp dealers and the proceeds are then sent to foreign mis­sionaries. Branch President Norbert Clair arranged for a Memorial Mass for deceased branch members and it was held Nov. 14 in the chapel of St. James Church in Wilkinsburg, Pa., with Father Wersing as the celebrant. BRANCH 076 Philadelphia, PA By STEVE SZEMES Branch Coordinator As fall and winter approach, we look forward with renewed hope and anticipation to the new seasons and we anticipate additional attendance at the various branch functions. The annual meeting and election of officers is planned for Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Philadelphia Hungarian Club on Southampton Road. Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Frank Radvany, Sr. He was a truly dedicated fraternalist and a good friend. We mourn, also, the death of Louis Molnár after an extended illness. Lou was a sincere and friendly person and his passing is a tragic loss to everyone. He is survived by his wife, Helen, who is one of our officers, and a son, William, and daughters Gloria and Nancy. Best wishes are extended to Mrs. Betty Wlosak, a long time member and good friend who is now on the mend and hopeful­ly will be restored to good health. We appreciate hearing from our fraternal friends. If you have any inquiries related to in­surance needs, please tele­phone at any time, 543-8876. BRANCH 383 Buffalo, N.Y. By MICHAEL L. FODOR Branch Manager Tibor and Margaret Panty, of Buffalo, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a mass in All Saints Catholic Church. Vows were renewed at 6:15 p.m. A reception was given by four daughters at Nuchereno’s Restaurant where 125 family members and friends were in attendance. Music was pro­vided by Continental IV. Tibor and Margaret were united in marriage on August 24, 1935 in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. In addition to their four daughters, they have two grandchildren. A highlight of the reception was the fact that all eight members of the original wed­ding party were in attendance. The Panty’s have operated a flower shop in the Riverside community for nearly 40 years. Branch members extend to them every best wish on this happy occasion. 11

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