William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1985-07-01 / 4. szám
Continued from page 2, column 1 The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3,1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor posthumously to Staff Sergeant Frankie Z. Molnár, United States Army for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Sergeant Molnár distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, on 20 May 1967 during combat operations in Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam. Shortly after the battalion’s defensive perimeter was established, it was hit by intense mortar fire as the prelude to a massive enemy night attack. Sergeant Molnár immediately left his sheltered location to insure the readiness of his squad to meet the attack. As he crawled through the position, he discovered a group of enemy soldiers closing in on his squad area. His accurate rifle fire killed five enemy and forced the remainder to flee. When the mortar fire stopped, the enemy attacked in a human wave supported by grenades, rockers, automatic weapons, and small arms fire. After assisting to repel the first enemy assault, Sergeant Molnár founcfthat his squad’s ammunition and grenade supply was nearly expended. Again leaving the relative safety of his position, he crawled through intense enemy fire to secure additional ammunition and distributed it to his squad. He rejoined his men to beat back the renewed enemy onslaught, and he moved about his area providing medical aid and assisting in the evacuation of the wounded. With the help of several men, he was preparing to move a severely wounded soldier when an enemy hand grenade was thrown into the group. The first to see the grenade, Sergeant Molnár threw himself on it and absorbed the deadly blast to save his comrades. His demonstrated selflessness and inspirational leadership on the battle field were a major factor in the successful defense of the American position and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Army. Sergeant Molnar’s actions reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. HUNGARIAN TRANSLATION President’s Column Ivansco In Bowling Hall of Fame Altar Boys Honored Stephen J. Ivansco, prominent in William Penn bowling for many years, has been admitted to the Toledo, Ohio Bowling Hall of Fame, a unique and distinct honor given only to bowlers of significance in that city. Steve is a native of Hungary (1920) and came to Toledo in 1942. He bowled in the Toledo area for 36 years and was one PRESENTATION - National Treasurer John I. lovász presents Rev. James Chepponis with a $250 gift from the William Penn Association, marking his recent ordination into the priesthood in Pittsburgh. Fr. Chepponis is a member of Branch 8005. A letter of congratulations, in behalf of the William Penn Association, was sent to Fr. Chepponis by John F. Kenawell, executive vicepresident. of the original 40 bowlers when the Times Classic was formed there in 1954. His team captain was Dick Sendi, also a TBA Hall of Famer. In 1956 Steve and Julius Vargo won the actual doubles in the William Penn National Tournament held in Buffalo. He won the same title again in 1959. He also achieved the highest score possible in bowling when he rolled a perfect 300 game in 1965. His high average was 204 and his high series was 772. He has rolled more than 35 series scores of 700 or better. Steve was one of three bowlers admitted to the Toledo Hall of Fame in ceremonies held last April. The William Penn Association joins in applauding this unique achievement by an Association member. ETNA, PA. — Certificates of Recognition were presented to “retiring” altar boys during a ceremony in May at the All Saints Church. The certificates were provided by Branch 50 of the William Penn Association in appreciation for the devotion and dedication of the youngsters. The Branch notes that many parishioners volunteer their time and efforts to various projects within the church. The Altar Boys are among those and they are called upon daily, yearround, to serve at the altar for daily masses, Sunday and Holy Day masses, weddings, funerals and special liturgies and celebrations. They include grade school and high school servers and each year new boys are trained to replace those who leave. During the same mass, the Branch presented members of the Children’s Choir with Certificates of Recognition for their services to the church. The choir is comprised of children in the parochial school from grades 3 through 8. A picnic for the altar boys and choir members was held in North Park in June. Molnár Frankie Zoly, az Army törzsőrmestere, a negyedik hadtest nyolcadik ezredében, aki Logan, W.Va.-ban született, minden valókockáztatásával, rendes katonai kötelességén messze tulmenöleg saját testét dobta egy közétük kajitott kézigránátra, amely abban a pillanatban felrobbant és megölte a hős katonát. A hivatalos jelentés hosszasan írja le az esetet. Molnár volt a vezetője egy katonai szakasznak a vietnami Kontum tartományban. Alig helyezkedtek el, az ellenség rendkívül erős tüzelés alá vette a helyet, Így készítve elő az éjszakára tervezett támadást. Molnár elhagyta biztonságos helyét és hasoncsuszva közeledett az ellenség felé, hogy a támadás kivédését könnyebbé tegye. Hamarosan észrvette, hogy egy ellenséges szakasz közeledik feléje. Tüzelni kezdett rájuk és pontos célzásának eredménye gyanánt öt ellenséges katon holtan maradt a mezőn, a többi megrutamodott. Az éjjeli támadás be is következett, minden elképzelhető fegyverrel és Munícióval. Molnár hamar rájött, hogy a rendelkezésükre álló muníció és kézigránát majdnem elfogyott. Újra hason csúszva indult el, hogy újabb muníciót és kézigránát készletet hozzon, ami sikerült is. Embereivel sikerült a támadást visszaszorítani. Ekkor a sebesültek segítségére sietett, hogy azok biztonságos helyre kerüljenek. Több katonája segítségével egy súlyos sebesültet vittek, amikor egy ellenséges kézigránát csapott közéjük. Molnár habozás nélkül rádobta magát a felrobbanó kézigránátra, amely megölte. A hivatalos jelentés Molnár meleghangs dicséretével végződik, aki az amerikai haderő legtiszteltebb hagyományainak szellemében, életének feládozásaval mentette meg bajtársait. 24 éves volt. Taking a Picture? Consider These Tips! Let’s talk pictures. If you’re planning to take pictures for use in the William Penn Association publication, then there are some things to consider to make your pictures as effective as possible. For example, try to avoid the use of Polaroid or Kodak Sunburst pictures, when you have more than three people in a picture. If you have three, or less, that’s okay, but make certain you get as Continued on page 5, column 1 Convention Observes Scouting Anniversary By Elizabeth Teszar Hungarian Scouts Association The biennial convention of the Hungarian Scouts Association was held at the Hungarian- American Citizen’s Club in Woodbridge, New Jersey. This year’s meeting was especially significant because it commemorated the 75th anniversary of Hungarian Scouting and the 40th anniversary of Hungarian Scouting in Exile. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Fr. Dr. John Adam, SJ, of Fordham University. Words of welcome were delivered by Dr. George Nemethy, president of the Hungarian Scouts Association. He also presented his annual report. This was followed by reports from various committee chairmen. Officers were elected for the following two years with voting by senior scout leaders from the U.S. and Canada. Those unable to attend cast their ballots by proxy. Rev. Imre Bertalan, president of the Hungarian Reformed Federation in Washington, D.C., was guest speaker. The convention was conducted in Hungarian. Social functions and the evening reception, however, were in English. During the reception, various speakers reflected on their organizations and one speaker, in particular, enthralled the audience with a firsthand experience relating to Hungarian Scouting. The reflections appear later in this report. Dinner and dancing then followed the reception. On Sunday a mass in Hungarian was celebrated by Fr. Adam in St. Ladislaus Church in New Brunswick, followed by a reception in the Teleki Pal Scout Home on Plum Street. Mr. Viktor Fischer, of Wantagh, NY, delivered a brief memorial address honoring Paul Teleki, a former chief scout of Hungary, whose memory is cherished by Hungarian scouts the world over. A brief celebration then closed the biennial convention. The following discourse, written by Ilona Koreh, of New York, is a firsthand experience of why Hungarian scouting remains strong the world over. Director Joseph Arvay represented The William Penn Association at this biennial convention dinner. By Ilona Koreh Hungarian Scouts Association On this seventy-fifth anniversary of the birth of Hungarian Scouting and the fortieth anniversary of its exile from Hungary, it seems incredible, in fact, impossible, that an ethnic organization — especially one with such stringent requirements—has been able to survive outside its homeland tor a longer time than it had existed within it! An outsider may say it’s truly impossible, but of course, we know it’s not. Not only has Hungarian scouting flourished outside its homeland, so has scouting in Lithuanian,\ Continued on page 13, column 5 4
