William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-04-01 / 4. szám
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION JtflLLJAM^ENN^SSOCI^IOJ^^ Volume 22 April 1987 Number 4 ■M ■ Egg decorating workshops offer fun and fellowship By Elizabeth Szabó Fraternal Director and John E. Lovász Managing Editor If you need an indication as to how popular the William Penn Easter Egg Decorating Worshops have been, just check the odometers of some of the workshop participants. The Cleveland workshop drew eager participants from as far away as Canton and Akron. Three people even drove from Dayton to Youngstown, Ohio, and stayed overnight just to attend the Youngstown class. Judging from their reactions and comments, as well as those of participants who perhaps did not travel as far, the workshops were well worth the time and effort. "It’s been too long since we have gotten together to do things like this,” exclaimed one workshop student. "We hope William Penn will make this an annual event.” Regardless of what the future brings, one things is for certain — the first season of William Penn egg decorating workshops was a success. IRejoice! For the Day of our Salvation is Near. The Officers, Directors, Advisors, Auditors, Agents and Employees of the William Penn Association wish you and all your loved ones a Most Blessed and Happy Easter. wm Four workshops had been held as of press time. These included sessions in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Youngstown and Springdale, Pa. areas. Other workshops will be held in Toledo, Yatesboro, Pa., and Seward, Neb. Success was not a certainty until the first workshop commenced in West Mifflin, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh, on March 7. In the moments before participants came through the doors, National President Gay B. Banes and other workshop organizers------See "Workshops” Page 7 This mother and daughter work together to create an Easter treasure at the William Penn Association Easter Egg Decorating Workshop held March 7 in Pittsburgh. Here, they prepare to apply a small amount of wax to their egg using a tool called a stylus. The Pittsburgh workshop was one of six workshops held in March. More workshop photographs appear on Page 5. (Photo by John E. Lovász) Pittsburgh to host Pontozó PITTSBURGH — Folkdancers from across the U.S. will gather here this summer for Pontozo ’87, an exciting festival of Hungarian folkdancing, the Home Office recently announced. In making the announcement, National President Gay B. Banes said plans are also underway for the establishment of a national Hungarian folkdance organization. "This national pontozo could provide the setting for one of the most important events in the history of Hungarian folk culture in America,” he said. Pontozo ’87 will be held the weekend of June 5,6 and 7 on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. The Magyar Folkdancers of William Penn Branch 226, McKeesport, Pa., are hosting the dance festival. The Association is providing financial and administrative support. Organizers for Pontozo ’87 are planning a program that will entice and delight all the senses. The festival will feature a wideranging display of Hungarian folk arts and crafts, homemade ethnic foods, continuous spirited ethnic music and, of course, numerous performances of traditional solo, couples and group dancing. Amidst the festivities much serious work will be taking place to help preserve Hungarian folk culture in America. Plans to formulate a national dance council as well as a process for electing representatives and a board of directors will be presented for consideration by those Bishop László Irányi dies in W. Germany WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. László Irányi, Sch. P., Castel Median, Bishop of Hungarians living abroad, died suddenly March 6, 1987, in Köln, West Germany. He was 64. László Irányi, Piarist, was born on April 9, 1923, in Szeged, Hungary. He came from an old line of tradesmen; his grandfather was a carpenter of Croatian-Hungarian origin.. His father had studied as a Piarist novice but withdrew from his studies to lead a civilian life. Bishop Irányi studied for eight years at the Piarist Fathers. After graduating with high honors in Hungarian Language and Literature, he joined the Order. As a young, promising novice he specialized in dogmatics. But World War II interrupted his studies in 1944. Like many novices, he worked as an orderly at the Red Cross. From 1947 to 1948 he was -------------See "Irányi” Page 4. attending Pontozo ’87. "The pontozo is one means ot preserving our heritage. We need to organize our minds, skills and resources on a wider scale to ensure that our Hungarian heritage will survive for future generations,” President Banes said. It is very important, therefore, that your Hungarian folk dance group participate in this festival. If your group as a whole cannot participate, we welcome solo performances as well as observers from your group. Please be sure your group is represented. For more information contact the Magyar Folk Dancers of McKeesport, 3004 Walnut St., McKeesport, Pa. 15132, or the William Penn Association Home. Office. Inside ___ ■ Details released on 4th Annual Golf Tournament ... Page 3. ■ Budapest Brass Quintet returns to Pittsburgh............Page 4. ■ News on Bowling Tournament, Scholarship Days.... Page 5. ■ Branch History series begins in Branch News............Page 8. ■ Convention delegate election meetings set............Page 10. Next deadline April 20
