William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1986-11-01 / 6. szám
Page 12, November-December 1986, William Penn Life BRANCH NEWS Br. 800 Holds Corn Boil By Harold Robinson Branch 800 Reporter BLAIR COUNTY, PA - On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Branch 800 held its annual Corn Boil and Weiner Roast at Highland Park in Altoona, Pa. There were 100 adults and 35 children attending the picnic. Among those in attendance were National President Gay B. Banes and Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell. President Banes gave a talk on getting more young people involved in the Association, noting that we need more young members or we will die out. The highlight of the day came when President Banes presented scholarships to Michael Keith and Sandra and Karen Matko. The day also featured plenty of corn and hot dogs for everyoneand games for the children. The branch thanks the committee that planned and worked on this project and cooked and served the corn and hot dogs. Branch 800 also recently gave an award of $25 to Christopher T oomey for earning the highest marks in religion in his senior year. The branch grants the award yearly. Christopher was graduated from Bishop Guilfoil High. Members of the committee which planned and prepared the Branch 800 Corn Boil and Weiner Roast were (back row, from left) Leo Yeager, Jim Stoner, Edward Smith, (front row, from left) John Conti, Bill Adams, Leo Long, Leroy Douglas, Joe Palumbo and Joe Masic. (Not pictured: Vince Franks, Bill Laughlin and Margaret Burley.) Three young members of Branch 800 were presented scholarships by the National Officers during the branch’s Com Boil and Weiner Roast. Pictured here at the presentation are (from left) National Director William Haberstroh, National President Gay B. Banes, recipient Michael Keith, Charles and Judy Matko (parents of recipients Sandra and Karen Matko), and Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell. South Bend Club Ends Annual Drive SOUTH BEND, IN - The members of the South Bend William Penn Club joined together Nov. 29 for the annual private free club membership dinner. The dinner dance marked the end of the club’s annual membership drive. Results of the drive were not available at press time, but club leaders were hoping for a successful drive. Music for the dinner dance was provided by the Seasons Orchestra. This same group performed at the club’s Chicken and Pork Dinner Dance held Oct. 4. The October dinner dance, which was sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, featured Hungarian style breaded chicken, homemade sausage, hurka and pastries. The club also recently released the names of the winners of the annual Homecoming Picnic raffle held Aug. 2. The winners were: Bruce Ehardt, first prize; Mary Mezzei, second; Steve Bacsa, third; Pat Sziver, fourth; and Joe Kovács, fifth. The club is currently finalizing plans for its annual children’s Christmas party to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Br. 8222 Marks 12 Years Of Volunteer Service By Eileen Wenzel Branch 8222 Secretary WILKINSBURG, PA -Branch 8222 celebrated its 12th anniversary of volunteer service at St. Joseph Nursing and Health Care Center on Oct. 12. Present at the anniversary dinner were National President Gay B. Banes, Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell, National Secretary E.E. Vargo, Pittsburgh District Chairman Joseph Schmidt, Sister Maria Goretti, administrator of the Center, Sister Colman, assistant administrator, and Father Richard Wersing, branch spiritual advisor. Prior to the dinner, guests were given a tour of the Center. Personal Home Care RD3 Brinker Road, Wellsburg, West Virginia 26070 Phone: (304) 737-0851 Paul T. Kovács, Administrator Personal Care Servicesfor Older Adults... A dedicated service for Older Adults... WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION MI. ST. GEORGE RN SUPERVISION-SEMI-PRIVATE BEDROOMS-24 HOUR SECURITY & SUPERVISIONACTIVITY PROGRAM-NON-DENOMINATIONAL-COUNTRY LIVING ATMOSPHEREFIVE HUNDRED AND FIVE ACRE FACILITY—MODERATE RATES INCLUDE ROOM, BOARD & LAUNDRY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
