William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-11-01 / 11. szám
Page 2, William Penn Life, November 1987 William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 Stephen G. Danko Editor-in-chief E. E. Vargo Associate Editor John E. Lovász Managing Editor Gateway Press, Inc Print Production NATIONAL OFFICERS Stephen G. Danko National President E. E. Vargo iS National Secretary Frances A. Furedy-,/ National Treasurer Zoltán B. Emri / National Vice President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph P. Arvay/ Chairman Stephen J. Ivancsos/ Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy / Vice Chairman Ronald S. Balia 4 William J. Bero / Zoltán J. Cibulasv^ Elmer A. Furedy / Michael J. Hrabar./ John S. Molnár / Frank J. Radvany/ Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. AUDITING COMMITTEE Louis A. Fodor \/~ Chairman / Michael R. Kara j/ Vice Chairman , William J. Kovach x/ Secretary Dale A. Cole' Stephen P. Danko; Charles Fabian „ ADVISORY BOARD F^Elmer Charles President Emeritus John P. Balia x Frank Bero Stephen Danko Michael Hegedűs / Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Kolozi From Page 1 Being that I was a member of the William Benn, l enjoyed working on a project that was related to my Hungarian background. "One day I got caught by my teacher. I thought that was it. But instead of reprimanding me, she called me aside and said she wanted to see more of what I’d done. She got me into art school.” His talent earned him more than just the attention of his teacher. While still in high school, he spent one-and-a-half years carving a replica of an Elizabethan theatre which was eventually put on display at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Mr. Kolozi went on to study art at the Carnegie Technical Institute (now Carnegie-Mellon University) in Pittsburgh and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He worked for a time as a staff artist for the Service Engraving and Newspaper Association which prepared graphics for the three newspapers in Pittsburgh. In the mid-1940’s, he earned his accreditation for teaching art from the University of Pittsburgh and took a job as an instructor at the Art Institute. During this time, he painted one of his most widely-seen works, the chancel in the Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead. More than 40 years after its completion, visitors to the church still marvel at its detailed symbolism. However, it was not his talent as a painter which got him the job at the Art Institute. "They were interested in me because they seldom got a graphics person who could teach engraving,” he said. At that time, engravers were generally unwilling to share the secrets of their art. He taught at the institute for 35 years before retiring in 1977 to "allow myself to do what I want to do freelancing.” His recent work includes designing book jackets and covers for the United Magyar Civic Association and sketches and portraits for local companies. Mr. Kolozi’s connection with the William Penn’s commemorative coin project was made through National Director Elmer Toth. It was Mr. Toth who suggested that the Association hire Mr. Kolozi to design the coin. "I was working on another job at the time, but made time for myself to work on the coin. Being that I was a member of the William Penn, I enjoyed working on a project that was related to my Hungarian background.” Mr. Kolozi submitted three designs for consideration, one of which was accepted without changes. In April, Mr. Kolozi and his wife of 47 years, the former Margaret Zamberry, moved to the Bethlen Retirement Village in Ligonier, Pa. But Mr. Kolozi says he is not ready to retire from his work. He plans to enliven the village with "designs related to our Hungarian heritage” which would represent influences from various regions in Hungary. "I hope to go back to Hungary to update my reference work and take slides I can work from,” he said. At 75, Mr. Kolozi still has an intense desire to create, a desire instilled in him while he was a young man. "I had to borrow money to attend school, and by the time I paid it off I was 28 years old. When you get it that way, you really work for it. You appreciate that you did in all on your own. "While there’s life, you’re here to do something and not idle your time and skills away.” Mr. Kolozi continues to do something with his time and skills for one very important reason. "I like it.” WPA 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin (FRONT) ACTUAL SIZE = 114" dia. (BACK) 10-GAUGE ANTIQUE BRONZE FINISH To order this lasting reminder of our first century of service, send $3.50 for each coin to: COMMEMORATIVE COIN William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Fraternalism In Action By Elizabeth Szabó , Fraternal Director Fraternalism provides therapy of a different sort While visiting Akron my first stop, of course, was at the home of Elizabeth Bocskor Teeters who was a delegate to our Convention in Toronto. Her husband Arthur was recuperating from his heart attack, and her son was in the hospital. But in spite of her problems, Elizabeth’s bright spirit responded warmly. We talked about the past and all the wonderful activities and people of Branch 44. Many of the people were from the Rákóczi, others from the St. Stephen Hungarian Catholic Society, and others from the Verhovay, all now in Branch 44 Akron. While we talked about other members who had been active, one outstanding contributor to the work there was mentioned, Mary Magyari. Elizabeth informed me that Mary was now at the Lorantffy Care Center and encouraged me to visit her there. So, in the midst of planning a new future for Branch 44, we decided to visit Mary. The receptionist told us that Mary and several other residents were in a therapy session in the large recreational room down the hall. As we entered the room, Mary and Elizabeth embraced each other with tears in their eyes. I was introduced, and Mary told me how active she had been in William Penn branch life. "There were picnics and dances and . . . oh, we always had such a good time together,” she recalled. Therapy for the 15 ladies was disrupted a little by our visit and still more by one of the patients who began singing Hungarian folk songs. Everyone joined in and some even danced a little. The physical therapy was soon forgotten and the joy of singing, especially their dear Hungarian folk music, took over and offered everyone a different kind of therapy. These wonderful ladies sang one folk song after another for more than an hour. What a wonderful spirit they exhibited to all of us. In spite of their confinement and loneliness, they were still able to bring joy to us and to each other through song. It was a memorable afternoon, one I will not easily forget. The song that touched us most went like this: Árva vagyok, nicsen senkim. Szerettem is itt hagyott. Pedig én öt úgy szerettem. Szivem csak érte dobog. De minek is élek, Elizabeth Bocskor Teeters (left) and Mary Magyari discuss the many wonderful fraternal activities that have been held at Branch 44 Akron over the years. Ha elhagyót kit szerettem? Boldogtalanek születtem. Végy magadhoz Istenem. (I’m an orphan, I have no one. Even my love left me. Oh, how I loved him. My heart beat for him alone. Then why do I live, If the one I love is gone? I was born unhappy. Finally, my God, I go to you.)
