William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

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the American and Hungarian flags. Peter Kuhn, retired Vice President of the former Catholic Knights of St. George who in 1983 merged with William Penn, gave the Pledge of Allegiance. George S. Charles, Jr., lead the National Anthem and William Bodoky lead the

uests enjoying the program.

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singing of the Himnusz. Rev. Kieran Rodgers, O.S.B., Pastor of St. Boniface Church offered the Benediction.

Following the opening ceremonies, guests were invited to an Open House at the Home Office and to refreshments in the Carriage House behind the main office building. The party featured great hors d’oeuvres, fruit filled baskets, wine flowing from a silver fountain, and delectable homemade pastries which had been donated by friends of the William Penn. Guests also toured the newly renovated and decorated Home Office Building which was adorned with beautiful new plants, curio cabinets with precious Hungarian artifacts and collectibles and other new furnishings. Helene Kohut, wife of National Director William Kohut, was instrumental in the beautifications and preparation of the Home Office building making it exceptionally elegant for viewing by the many Founders Day guests. Also, office employees worked • very hard in readying the office for the celebration.

Guests admired the beautiful hand embroidered Hungarian outfits worn by Rose Gerzsenyi and Betty Phillips and

throughout the afternoon all were entertained by three Hungarian strolling musicians. In addition to the many persons who attended the festivities from other sister fraternals in the Pittsburgh area, our own Board of Directors and members of the Advisory Board and Auditing Committee were present. Many retired William Penn employees and officers were also present including former National President Julius Macker, former National President John Sabo, and retired National Secretary Gus G. Nagy.

The Founders Day Committee is to be congratulated for their creation of a memorable day in the history of the William Penn. Committee members were Gay B. Banes, Chairman, Albert J. Stelkovics, William C. Kohut, John F. Kenawell, and Barbara B. Botkin.

The 100th Anniversary Cake.

L. to R. (front) Stephen G. Danko, Elmer Charles, Gay B. Banes, John P. Balia, Mayor Richard Caligiuri, and Julius Macker. (Back) Zoltán Emri and Stephen Danko.

Chairman of the Board Stephen G. Danko thanking Mayor Richard Caligiuri for participating in our Founders’ Day Program.

L. to R. László Síkvölgyi, Vice-Counsel; Stephen Danko, Advisory Board Member and Miklós Kocziha, Counsel-General of the Hungarian Peoples Republic.

Strolling violinists (Bátyi Brothers) entertaining.

Elmer Charles cutting the 100th Anniversary Cake.

Rose Gerzsenyi and Betty Phillips in Full Hungarian Dress.

Guests enjoying refreshments in the board room. L. to R. Mrs. Frank (Elsie) Radvany, Donna and Stephen Danko and Barbara Banes Botkin.

Many of our Sister Fraternals visited us. Pictured is Frederick Schwesinger, National President and his wife; Hans G. Struff, National Secretary and Mrs. Struff of the Greater Beneficial Union.

L. to R. William Penn Association Sales Force Leaders. National Sales Director Ron Abel FICF; Regional Sales Managers Jeffrey Ward, CLU, CFC and Daniel Wahl, FIC.

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