William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-01-01 / 1. szám
Page 8, William Penn Life, January 1987 Branch News Branch 13, Trenton, N.J., officers are (seated from left) Elsie H. Radvany, secretary; Betty Kennedy, controller; (standing from left) Anthony C. Beke, treasurer; Frank ). Radvany, president; and Joseph Hamari, vice president. Trenton re-elects officers By Elsie H. Radvany Branch 13 Secretary TRENTON, NJ — Branch 13, Trenton, N.J., held its annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 14, 1986. During the meeting, President Frank J. Radvany highlighted some of the events that transpired during the Association’s 100th Anniversary celebrations throughout the country. He also reported that Branch 13 donated a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family. The following officers were unanimously re-elected for the year 1987: Mr. Radvany, president; Joseph Hamari, vice president; Elsie Radvany, secretary; Anthony C. Beke, treasurer; and Betty Kennedy, controller. Following the meeting, the Christmas party began. President Radvany welcomed the members present and extended Christmas greetings on behalf of the National Officers, Board of Directors and Branch 13. The members enjoyed a delicious buffet. Christmas stockings were distributed to those present and the members enjoyed an afternoon of fraternal fellowship. Branch 13 thanks the Home Office for its generous contribution towards our family Christmas party. The branch’s monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the American Hungarian Democratic Citizens Club on South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. For servicing your insurance needs, please contact Elsie H. Radvany, 2006 Yardley Road, Morrisville, Pa., 19067, phone (215) 295-2222. Branch donates Christmas trees By Marie Boyle Donahue Branch 8149 Reporter PITTSBURGH — Branch 8149 members enhanced the Christmas spirit at the Knights of St. George Home when they delivered live and decorated Christmas trees to the Home. The project was organized by Hazel Fletcher and Regina Bittner. They delivered the trees along with gifts from the branch for the residents and nuns at the Home. This was the third year the branch has delivered gifts to the Home. Rather than exchange gifts amongst its own members, the branch raises money to buy gifts for those at the Home. After presenting the gifts, the branch held a party for the residents and led a sing-a-long. During the Holiday season, the branch also donated $60 to buy « two baskets of groceries for the needy in the Swissvale, Pa., area. In other branch news, members gathered Dec. 8 for the annual Christmas party. Most members were in attendance and all had a good time. Officers recently elected for the year 1987 were Paul McCaffrey, president; Carl Antesberger, vice president; Helen McCaffrey, secretary; Betty Slattery, treasurer; and Kathryn Serene, marshall. The branch will not meet in January. Couple marks 55 th anniversary FLINT, MI — The members of Branch 214 gathered Dec. 14 at the Hungarian Reformed Church Hall for their annual family Christmas party. Three sisters — Helen Tenk, Mrs. Anna Apáti and Mrs. Elizabeth Burns — played Christmas music on their accordians while the party goers sang Hungarian carols. Branch Coordinator Louis Roka won the Herend plate raffle. John and Margaret Urban, members of Branch 214, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Jan. 9. Best wishes for more happy years together. Four branches gather for party PITTSBURGH — The Homeville Fire Hall was the scene of the Christmas party for the members of Branch 34, Pittsburgh; Branch 71, Duquesne; Branch 89, Homestead; and Branch 352, Coraopolis. Each year the attendance surpasses the previous year. This time about 350 children and adults attended. As the children entered the hall they were greeted by Branch 71 President Mrs. Donna Nagy and her children, Sara and Greg. The Nagys distributed refreshments and bags with coloring books, pens, sponges and Christmas carol books to each child. A buffet luncheon was set for all to enjoy along with beverages for adults and children. Elmer Toth, national director and Branch 89 coordinator, welcomed all the members and guests and introduced the National Officers in attendance: Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell and National Secretary E. E. Vargo. Recently-appointed Fraternal Director Elizabeth Szabó was also in attendance and handed out Hungarian Christmas carol books. Following the introductions, the audience sang Christmas carols led by Mr. Toth and several children. Entertainment was provided by the Sadecky Puppets, who presented the show "Blitzen Is Missing.” It was enjoyed by all. Of course, the best was saved for last. Santa arrived and mingled with the children and adults before distributing gifts of candy and a two-dollar bill to all the children. Everyone enjoyed sitting on Santa’s lap, including the grown-ups. Our early calls by Santa to the children was a big hit. To think Santa called them personally! Door prizes were given out to the children and adults with the main adult prize being a 100th Anniversary Herend plate. We must say our combined Christmas party was a huge success, and we would like to thank the following members of the various committees for their time and effort in making this possible. We thank Michael Kara, national auditor and Branch 34 president, and his wife Zita; Louis Kubus, Branch 34 treasurer, and his wife Ann; John Tusai, Branch 34 coordinator, and his wife Kathy; Roger Nagy, national director and Branch 71 coordinator, and his wife Donna and children Sara and Greg. We also thank John S. Toth Sr., Branch 89 president, and his wife Elaine and son John; Richard and Nancy Toth; Elmer Toth and his wife Ruth and daughter Lisa; Mrs. Elizabeth Walick, Branch 89 secretary; and Elmer Furedy, Branch 352 president. The above branches would like to thank the National Officers and Board of Directors for their generous support to make this Christmas party possible. We would also like to extend our best wishes for a very happy New Year to all the National Officers, Board of Directors, National Auditors and employees. Duruttya retires as Br. 189 president By Marie Duruttya Branch 189 Reporter ALLIANCE, OH — Before the recent election of officers at Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio, Mike Duruttya. who served as branch president for 20 years, stated he would not seek office for the 1987 term. Mr. Duruttya has been a member for over 40 years and served on the Board of Directors and as branch manager for 10 years. He always served as a dedicated officer, willing to lend a hand whenever assistance was needed. When the plumbing went bad, or the electrical devices did not work or the bar was shorthanded, he was there to help. He was well-known as a "chef” in our kitchen at the William Penn Club. He was our main cook for eight months. Mr. Duruttya first became famous for starting the fish fry dinners in 1966. He is fondly known as "Uncle Mike” to all who love him at Branch 189. At the branch’s annual meeting Dec. 14, Mr. Duruttya thanked Retiring President Mike Duruttya congratulates his daughter-in-law Penny Duruttya on being elected Br. 189’s first female president. his fellow officers and members for all the cooperation and help given him while in office. He extended special thanks to the Home Office for all the help they gave him when he called on them. The branch then elected Penny Duruttya as its first female president. Other officers elected were Adrian Amos, vice president; John Bárány, secretary; Wilber Taylor, treasurer; and Frank By craft and John Bilcze, auditors. After the election of officers, Mr. Bárány, his voice choked with emotion, thanked Mr. Duruttya for his faithful service and dedication. We will all miss him. Penny Duruttya led all present in an ovation for Mr. Duruttya. Our family Christmas party was held Dec. 21 at the William Penn Club. It was indeed a joy to attend the party. The children clapped with joy when they saw Santa. Every child who has a birthday near or on Christmas Day sat on Santa’s lap and all the children sang "Happy Birthday” to them. After singing some Christmas carols, Santa gave each child a Christmas stocking, but not before he heard what they wanted him to bring them for Christmas. When Santa was ready to leave the children waved good-by to him saying "Merry Christmas to you Santa, please come back next year.” Our sincere thanks to the Home Office for their yearly donation to our party. We here at Branch 189 wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Branch shares Christmas with elderly By Mary Lou Sporner Branch 8126 President ST. MARY’S, PA — During a recent joint meeting of Branches 8121 and 8126, the officers were elected for 1987. Members of both branches approved giving a food basket to a needy family n conjunction with the Association’s Operation Share and Care project. The Christmas food bank assisted in getting the baskets to needy families. As part of the branches’ Share Christmas with the Mount St. George Elderly project, members sent Christmas favors and cards to the residents at the Knights of St. George Home. This has been a pet project of Branch 8126 for many years. The branch also signs and sends birthday cards to Home residents each month. A special rememberance is also sent on Easter. The area delegate for Branch 8126 was elected for the General Convention. Following the meeting a Christmas party was enjoyed by all present. A Christmas tree decorated the table under which set beautfully wrapped exchange gifts. Branch 8121 members were special guests of the ladies and all enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch. Door prizes were awarded during the evening. Father Damian, spiritual adviser, was unable to attend the meeting, but stopped by later in the evening and was surprised with gifts left under the tree for him by Santa.
