William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1987-01-01 / 1. szám

Page 10, William Penn Life, January 1987 Brooch News Branch 129 officers for 1987 are (seated from left) Marge Boso, secretary; Frank Peterfy, president; Arpad Sibrilc, vice president; (standing) Al Bart fay, auditor; Charlie Boso, auditor; and Debbie Vecchiarelli, treasurer. Bn 129 party draws 180 By Al Bartfay Branch 129 Reporter COLUMBUS, OH — The 1986 William Penn Christmas party was a great way to spend a Satur­day afternoon in Columbus. It happened on Dec. 13, 1986 — a sunny day with temperatures in the 40s and no snow to be seen anywhere. More than 180 of the Colum­bus William Penn csalod (family), including 51 children anxious to meet Santa, joined at the spacious 495 VFW Hall on the near west­­side. The hall was merrily deco­rated in red, white and green, providing a festive holiday ambiance. Rose Varga’s cuisine commit­tee, including Piri Sibrik, Rose Pinter, Marge Boso and a com­plete cast of culinary experts, provided a memorable "forget­­the-diet” Karácsony Ebed (Christ­mas dinner). Our second annual talent show proved that Branch 129 has plen­ty of talented members of all ages just waiting to be discovered by Hollywood or Hungary. Door prize winners were Gil Baldwin, Carrie Szekely, Mike Deri and Rose Iacovetta. The prize for the youngest person in attendance went to 8-month-old Nicholas Peterfy. The year 1986 was a special centennial year for our Associ­ation. Many Columbus members were pleased to travel to Pitts­burgh, Dayton, Ligonier and Wellsburg to participate in once­­in-100-years celebrations. And it was fun to welcome back to Columbus branch life so many testverek (brothers and sis­ters) who helped us set historic highs in attendance at our Centen­nial picnic and Christmas party. Our next regular meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. See you then. Branch 19 installs officers By Ruth Vasvary Branch 19 Vice President NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — On Dec. 1,1986, our annual election meeting was held at the Bayard Street Presbyterian Church Hall. Re-elected to office for 1987 were Joseph Arvay, president; Ruth Vasvary, vice president; Irene Evans, treasurer; Barbara Hegedűs, secretary; and Alex Horvath, Louis Keller and Anth­ony Vass, auditors. Mrs. Vasvary conducted the installation of of­ficers for the year. Our meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Bayard Street Pres­byterian Church Hall, corner of Bayard Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue in New Brunswick. Sup­port your branch, come join us. Our family Christmas party was held Dec. 7 at the church hall. National Director Joseph Arvay greeted the guests. He also introduced Alex Hody, agency manager, and all the officers of Branch 19. Our entertainment once again was Jonjie the Clown, who it seems is always a welcome part of the party. The Rev. Joseph Bodnar of the Bayard Street Presbyterian Church led the singing of the Christmas carols with the accom­paniment of accordionist Helen Nemeth. Santa then arrived and he pre­sented the children with gifts and candy. Santa was assisted by Barbara Hegedűs, Louis Keller, Irene Evans and Anthony Vass. A buffet was then enjoyed by all. Extending best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 1987 from all of us at Branch 19 to all William Penn members and families. We’d also like to share with you this special recipe for Valen­tine’s Day: A Valentine Recipe One-half cup Friendship Add a cup of Thoughtfulness Cream together with a pinch of powdered Tenderness, very lightly beaten, in a bowl of Loyalty, with a cup of Faith, one of Hope and one of Charity. Be sure to add a spoonful each of Gaeity that sings, and also the ability to Laugh at little things. Moisten with sudden tears of heartfealt Sympathy. Bake in a good-natured pan and serve repeatedly. Author unknown Branch 8020 has busy holiday By Bill Arbanas Branch 8020 President McKEES ROCKS, PA — The officers and members of Branch 8020, McKees Rocks, Pa., shared a lot of Yuletide happiness with the people at the Knights of St. George Home and Robinson Dev­elopmental Center over the recent Holiday season. Our Santa and our members visited the residents at the Home in Wellsburg, W.Va., on Dec. 7. All the residents, sisters and em­ployees received bags filled with goodies and gifts. There was plen­ty of refreshments for all to enjoy. Music was provided by two men, one playing an accordian and the other a fiddle. Raffles with worthwhile prizes were held for both the men and women. People at the Home said they could not get over the tremen­dous party we held. Everyone joined in singing Christmas carols By Helen R. Kaluczky Branch 28 Reporter YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Our branch was very well represented at the fellowship dinner Nov. 9, 1986, held in the Mindszenty Hall of Our Lady of Hungary. The dinner marked the 19th anni­versary of the weekly Hungarian language ecumenical broadcast heard every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on WBBW-AM1240. You could keep them in mind and tune in. Congratulation are in order for all of the following: The Rev. Sándor Farkas on the 25th anniversary of his ordina­tion Nov. 16. He has served 20 years as pastor of the Hungarian Presbyterian Church, and that surely says something, doesn’t it? We all love him. Elizabeth Szabó, newly-appoin­ted fraternal director of the Wil­liam Penn Association. Welcome aboard, Elizabeth. To the newly-elected officers of Branch 28 — Steve Sándor, president; John Kaluczky, vice president; Leslie Wash, secretary­­treasurer; and Helen Kaluczky, Peg Sándor and Charles Szekely, auditors. And, to the appointed Branch 28 delegates to the American- Hungarian Federation of Clubs — John Kaluczky and Leslie Wash. As we begin the new year, we also want to thank our former branch president Mike Tomcsak for the years of service and dedic­ation he has given this branch. Florida’s gain and our loss. We wish him well in his new home and many more blessings of health and happiness. Our sympathy goes out to the families of Rose Mulató and Mary Lukach. They and all the other deceased members of the Associ­ation will be remembered in a special service by Father Loya, pastor of St. George’s Byzantine Catholic Church. They were both faithful, beautiful persons. May they rest in peace. We again remind branch mem­bers that meetings are now being held on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Meetings are at the home of Branch Coordin­ator Gabe Nameth, 2230 Bears Den Road, Youngstown, phone 792-8145. For your insurance needs, call Gabe. Better yet, come to the meetings and discuss your needs with him in person. We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. As 1987 unfolds, we hope to see you at all the fraternal happenings. and his wife packed 480 boxes filled with goodies that were passed out to local children by Santa. A number of boxes were left over, and Mr. Arbanas suggested they be given to the residents of a home for the elderly in McKees Rocks. Mr. and Mrs. Arbanas, Charles Arbanas and Branch Secretary- Treasurer Albert Telipsky visited the home to pass out the gifts. During its visit to Wellsburg, the branch celebrated the birth­days of three of its members: Bill Arbanas, Jean Telipsky and George Zeiler. The branch wishes to thank all those who helped make the Holi­day parties great successes: Bill, Verna and Charles Arbanas, Nick Kotik, Betty and all the branch members, Executive Vice Pres­ident John F. Kenawell, and Paul Kovács, Bob Wilt and the sisters of the Knights of St. George Home. Branch 383 Coordinator Michael Fodor (right) stands with Andrew Karpie who gave Centennial pen and pencil sets to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren West Seneca children receive pen & pencil sets WEST SENECA, NY — It was a special William Penn Christmas for 19 grandchildren and great­grandchildren of members of Branch 383. Because of the great dedication to the Association, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Karpie wanted their grandchildren and great-grand­children to have a special remem­­berance from them. Each child received a William Penn Centennial pen and pencil set, a beautiful and practical gift which will encompass the mem­ories of their grandparents’ com­mitment to the Association. holds eighth Christmas partyPhoenixville, Pa., By William J. Kovach Branch 159 Coordinator PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Branch 159, Phoenixville, Pa., held its eighth annual chilren’s Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986, in the Social Room of the Park­­side United Church of Christ. Branch Coordinator William J. Kovach welcomed everyone in behalf of the National Officers. He also introduced Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sulkosky, our special guests from Allentown, Pa. The 75 members present sand a few Christmas carols, accomp­anied by Jennifer Bruen on the piano. After that, Troy Hendricks entertained us with his magical tricks. Santa Claus, portrayed by Alvin Wallace, arrived on time and presented all the children with presents and candy. Each mother present was also given a gift. Refreshments were prepared and served by Caroline Kovach, Linda Munz and Karen Sulkosky. As usual Caroline did a masterful job in shopping for and wrapping all the gifts and taking care of all the other little things that have to be done. and some even joined in the dancing. On Dec. 19, branch members, along with National Secretary E. E. Vargo, visited the Robinson Developmental Center to hold a Christmas party for the residents there. Santa greeted everyone and the Joy Bells of Ingram provided Christmas music with their bells. Branch 8020 and Mr. Vargo made financial donations to the Center. This year, following the recom­mendation of the Home Office, the branch presented three food certificates to three local parishes. The certificates were to be given to one needy family in each parish. The parishes given the certificates were St. Frances de Sales, St. Mary’s and St. Cyril and Methodius. As members of the McKees Rocks Chamber of Commerce, Branch President Bill Arbanas Br. 28 marks anniveraries

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