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

1985-11-01 / 6. szám

Imre (Jim) Balassa, President

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BRANCH 590 Cape Coral, Florida

By IRENE E. SABO

Rev. Arpad George was reelected president during the annual election meeting of Branch 590 in November.

Others who will serve with him are Gabor Chikos, vicepresident; Mary Veres, secretary; Betty Bartus, treasurer; and Helen Corrao, Elizabeth Noel and Irene Redden, auditors.

Dates for meetings in 1986 were selected. The branch will meet at the home of the branch manager, Anthony Noel, on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m., on May 26 at 4 p.m., and on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. and on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m.

A Christmas party will be held Friday, Dec. 13 at the German- American Social Club, Von Steuben Hall, in Cape Coral on Pine Island Road. Dinner will be at 5 p.m., concert entertainment from 8 to 9 and dancing until 11:30. All former Verhovay, Rákóczi and St. George Fraternal organization members in good standing, who are now members of Branch 590, are encouraged to attend. Reservations may be made by calling the branch manager.

Members of the branch were privileged to attend the opening

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matinee at the Naples Dinner Theatre in October where they enjoyed a show and dinner.

Christ Lutheran Church of Cape Coral is sponsoring a Hungarian refugee family with two young school-age children ages 8 and 16. We are in need of three, or four Hungarian- English and English-Hungarian dictionaries. If you would like to donate those to the family, mail them to me, Irene Sabo, at 4206 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33904 and these will be given to the family.

In the meantime, if members have any insurance needs, feel free to call Anthony G. Noel at 813-542-7049.

BRANCH 705 Mayville, Wis.

The William Penn team posted a record year of 15 wins against just five defeats to win Division III of the annual summer league shooting at the Mayville, Wisconsin Gun Club.

The high team gun award was given to Jack Lippert with a 22.94 average out of a possible 25 targets per shoot. This was followed closely by Wayne Wagner’s 22.68 and Mike Wald’s 22.30. The yearly attendance at all events was perfect with all shooters present on the line at tfieir scheduled times.

BRANCH 129 Columbus, Ohio

By AL BARTFAY

Over 100 Branch 129 members, friends, and guests joined together on Sunday, September 22, at the Hungarian church in Columbus to honor 25 branch members who have been members of William Penn for 50 or more years, but had not yet received their 50 year pins.

The honorees who attended were George Tokár, John Gaál, Krisztina Szabó, Elizabeth Géczi, and Anne Joseph. The oldest honoree in attendance was 84 year old Elizabeth Géczi who came from a nursing home to be there.

Anne Joseph, who attended with her husband from Cleveland, was the honoree who travelled the most miles to attend. Other honorees were: Frank Kövér, William Vince, Irene Simon, Elizabeth Simon, Steven Csubak, Rose Golub, Elizabeth Gulyás, Victor Fabbro, Alex Sepos, Anne White, Mary Dunlap, James Tankovich, John Tóth, Steve Moore, John Moore Jr., Joseph Kavalyecz, Margaret Pirik, Priscilla Weaver, Frank Toki, Suzanne Finta, Anthony Powers.

National President John Sabo was represented at the Columbus dinner by National Fraternal Director John Tusai, who came from the home office in Pittsburgh. John spoke to the group about the Hungarian heritage of the Association and awarded 50 year pins to the honorees who were present.

National Board of Directors member Albert Kertész of Dayton spoke of the growth of the Association, which is the oldest and largest fraternal association founded by Hungarian immigrants. Everyone enjoyed the Magyar menu, prepared and served by the Women’s Guild of the Hungarian church. In addition, to the csirke leves, which tasted

The William Penn team this year was a double winner. In addition to a trophy, many hours of fine fellowship was enjoyed in the true fraternal spirit.

GUN CLUB CHAMPS — Gladys and Jack Lippert and Terri and Steve Wald, shown left to right, flash broad smiles over trophies won in Gun Club competition. Other team members, not present, included Mike Wald, Darlene and Wayne Wagner and Dave Eaton.

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“just like mother used to make,” attendees enjoyed Gypsy fried chicken with rizs kása and mouth-watering Hungarian pastries.

The new Columbus Career Agency Manager, Joe (Jóska) Barreiro spoke at the 50 year pin dinner. The Columbus William Penn office is located at 975 Parsons Avenue. Joe is

looking for persons in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and southern Ohio who would like to represent the William Penn Association on a part-time or full time basis. So, if you already have or would like to gain some experience in life insurance counseling and sales, this is the time to contact Joe at (614)

OLDEST HONOREE TO ATTEND 50 YEAR PIN DINNER IN COLUMBUS. 84 year old Elizabeth Geczi received the

COLUMBUS HONOREES WITH THE NATIONAL FRATERNAL DIRECTOR AND LOCAL BRANCH PRESIDENT. Pictured standing (left to right) are:

CONVERSATIONS AT THE 50 YEAR PIN DINNER IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. National Fraternal Director John Tusai (center) talks with Branch 129

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beautiful bouquet of centerpiece flowers.

John Tusai, John Gaal, George Tokár, and AI Bartfay. Seated (left tq right) are: Krisztina Szabó, Elizabeth Géczi, and Anne Joseph.

officers: President AI Bartfay (right) and Vice President David George deft).

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