William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1986-01-01 / 1. szám
Staff members of Mt. St. George enjoyed their annual Christmas party and are shown here with John Kenawell, executive vice-president of the William Penn Association and his wife, Linda, seated in the front row. Two of the scenes involving the presentation of a beautiful Christmas concert by the Tri-State Symphonette include members of the musical organization and some of the residents of Mt. St. George. Various scenes are reflected in these pictures taken during the annual Christmas party sponsored by the Brozier Brothers of Avella, Pa., at the Mt. St. George home in Wellsburg. Residents were responsive to the holiday atmosphere and, with the Sisters of the Home, joined in the festivities in singing carols. Several events were held in December to mark the annual holiday season at Mt. St. George in Wellsburg and one of these included a party by Branch 8020 of McKees Rocks, Pa. Another included a performance by the Tri-State Symphonette, a group of Ohio Valley area musicians who stage free concerts throughout the area for various civic and charitable organizations. A party was held December 20 for the staff at the home. And, on Dec. 22, the Brozier Brothers, of Avella, once again staged a festival Christmas party for the residents, sisters and staff. Regis and Larry Brozier have sponsored this annual event for many years. The Brozier group was welcomed by Home Administrator Nick Kotik who introduced Regis Brozier and his group. The choral group is known as the Avella Aires and the director is Bob Zeh. Their accompanist is Marge Rékai. Members include Mr. Brozier, Jean Cheesebrough, Lucy Coulter, Janice Forney, Rose Marie Parker, Pat Krivanek and Grace Shedkiac. The group performed many Christmas favorites, then invited the residents to a singalong. The Home Sisters also performed, singing a German Christmas carol. Door prizes were presented and the residents were treated to homemade cookies and punch. The enthusiasm and goodwill of the Brozier Brothers is an annual brightener during the Christmas season at Mt. St. George. Branch No. 8121 and 8126 St. Mary’s, Pa. By Mary Lou Sporner, President, Branch 8126 At the regular November meetings, both branches held nomination of officers. In response to the letter from the Home Office suggesting a donation of a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family, the branches made a motion to give baskets. If a specific family was not located the basket would be given to the Christian Food Bank for distribution. The ladies’ branch 8126 made plans for a Christmas party and gift exchange to follow the December meeting, the men’s branch will be invited as guests. Following the November meeting the ladies made Christmas favors of bouttonnieres for the residents at the Home in Wellsburg, Christmas cards were also signed for the residents. December was a joint meeting of the branches with election of Officers being the main item on the agenda. Following the election Fr. Damian Abbaticchio OSB, Spiritual Advisor of both branches was the installing officer. The following Officers were installed — Branch 8121 John Marconi, president; Clarence Emmert, vice president; Steve Marconi, recorder-secretarytreasurer; Joseph Bobenrieth, marshal; Alvin Hoffman, Isadore Sporner, trustees, (Mr. Sporner has been a member since 1917). Branch 8126 — Mary Lou Sporner, president; Alice Rigard, vice president; Margaret Marconi, recorder; Mary Hallinen, secretary-treasurer; Isabelle Sobierajski, marshal, JVlargaret Sporner, Betty Emmert, Amanda Kraus, trustees. The ladies’ branch reported delivering their Thanksgiving basket to a needy family, men's branch donated theirs to the Christian Food Bank. Birthday cards were signed for the residents of the home for January, February, and March. Members of the ladies’ branch will meet in March to make Easter favors for the Home. Following the meeting a Christmas party was held for 15 members present. Gifts were exchanged, and everyone enjoyed the buffet lunch. Social and games followed the lunch. Due to bad weather and hazardous road conditions both branches voted to cancel the regular monthly meetings for January, February and March. Next regular meeting will be April 2, 1986 at 7:30 PM at the St. Mary’s Grade School on Church St. Branch 214 Flint, Ml By Louis Roka The Branch held its annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8, at 2:30 P.M. at the Hungarian Reformed Church Hall in Flint. All the members and guests were welcomed by the Branch President, Marton Nadas, and Branch Coordinator, Louis Roka. There were games and prizes for all the children and adults. The games were coordinated by Mary Udvarnoky. Entertainment was provided by Steve and Elizabeth Tanks’ three beautiful daughters, Anna, Elizabeth and Helen, who played the accordion and led us in singing Christmas carols in English and Hungarian. Many thanks to all the ladies who furnished the tempting and delicious pastries. All the members from Branch 214 wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. Holiday Happenings at Mt. St. George in Welisburg, W.Va. 6
