William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-09-01 / 9. szám
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION PENN LIFE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 23 September 1988 Number 9 mm ■■ mmm ■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Children make annual Festival a true family affair Children race to find their shoes during one of the special children’s games at the 66th Annual Family Festival. Organizers say this year’s Festival drew more children than any Festival in recent years. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Member stars in national TV ad By John E. Lovász Managing Editor NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Nicole Horvath may be on her way to becoming a television star. But, unlike many actors, she is not letting the pressures of developing an acting career interfere with her priorities. While many budding stars concentrate on changing their image and saying their lines correctly, Nicole is more concerned with having her diaper changed and saying her first words. That’s because Nicole, a member of Branch 19 New Brunswick and star of a recent commercial for Downey Dryer Sheets, is 10 months old. Nicole’s road to starring in the nationally-televised commercial began in the home of her parents, Zoltán and Jacque Horvath. "I was watching 'Geraldo’ one day, and he had on some people from an agency called Lil’ Stars which works exclusively with babies,” Mrs. Horvath said. Mrs. Horvath, who at one time was a model herself, decided to send Nicole’s photograph to the agency. The agency liked what they saw and arranged about a dozen auditions for Nicole with clients ranging from Playschool Toys to Citibank. "After the first audition in New York wi;h Downey, they called Nicole back in for a second audition, and then a third audition,” Mrs. Horvath said. Eventually, Nicole was selected from more than 1,000 babies to play the role of "Bernard” in a commercial entitled "Towel Time.” "That’s not to be mistaken for the Bernard in the same commercial with 'Katy,”’ she pointed out. Mrs. Horvath also had a small part in the commercial. "Very small. I played the mother but you can only see my arms.” Filming of "Towel Time” and a second Downey commercial starring Nicole which has yet to be aired took six days. "I think she loved every minute -------------- See 'Nicole’ Page 3 WELLSBURG, WV — Sunday, Aug. 7, was a nearly perfect day for the Association’s 66th Annual Family Festival held at the William Penn Home. The sky was clear and sunny, and the temperature reached into the 90s. The good weather helped to attract one of the largest crowds to attend the Festival in recent years. But what pleased organizers the most was the large number of children in attendance. "I would have to say that we have more children at this year’s Festival than we have ever had before,” said National Secretary E. E. Vargo. "It’s really wonderful to see so many family’s here enjoying the day. That’s what this is really all about.” The Festival offered plenty of activities for families to enjoy together. Many parents and children could be seen playing the many games of chance set along the Festival’s main thoroughfare. Other families enjoyed a hayride around the Home’s treelined grounds or a refreshing swim in the Home’s pool. Despite the heat, many children eagerly joined in the special children’s games, trying to kick their shoe the farthest or scrambling for coins in a large pile of sawdust. "I think these games add a lot to the Festival,” said one mother as she watched her son playing in the sawdust. "The children really enjoy it and I think it’s fun watching them play.” While the children played, many of the older Festival-goers sat under the shade and listened to a band of local contemporary Christian musicians and the music of a Hungarian band featuring National Auditor Louis A. Fodor on the violin. Throughout the day everyone enjoyed a wide variety of delicious American and Hungarian foods, including barbeque chicken, hot sausage, veal paprikas, stuffed cabbage, and homemade baked goods. Towards the end of the day, a large crowd gathered around the. performance area to watch an exhibition of Hungarian folk dancing and music. Dressed in colorful ethnic costumes, members of the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania and the Magyar Folk Dancers of McKeesport, Pa., took their turns performing a number of traditional dances to the loud applause of the audience. The day’s official activities ended with the drawing of winners in the Memorial Plaque and Basket of Cheer raffles. The winner of the Memorial Plaque drawing was Michael Walter of Pittsburgh. His name was drawn by Niki Pecsvarady, the Hungarian girl who underwent two liver transplants earlier See 'Festival’ Page 8 mmmm Inside ■ Niki returns to her family in Hungary....................Page 2. ■ Prime Minister Grosz addresses U.S. Hungarians .... Page 3. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches___Pages 4-5. ■ Credit Union Board welcomes Fred Gabocy............Page 6. ■ New agencies to help improve member services .... Page 8. Next Deadline September 16 Taking part in history Hungary's new Prime Minister offers a spark of hope to Hungarians everywhere By Stephen G. Danko National President On Sunday, July 24, 1988, in New York City, I, as National President of the William Penn Association, its Officers, E. E. Vargo, National Secretary, Zoltán Emri, National Vice President, Frances Furedy, National Treasurer, Chairman of the Board Joseph Arvay and Advisory Board Member Stephen Danko, participated with many American Hungarian leaders from around the United States in a meeting with the new Hungarian Prime Minister and General Secretary Karoly Grosz, who had been invited by President Ronald Reagan to visit the United States to discuss the political and economic relations between the two countries. As we anxiously awaited his arrival in the meeting room, the built up anticipation of 40 years of frustration and hope could clearly be seen in the faces of the invited participants. Those present were religious leaders, members of politically oriented Hungarian groups, the Hungarian Boy Scouts, fraternal leaders and many individuals who, over the past several years, have been critical of the Hungarian Government, its system and politics. It was clear that no attempt was being made by General Secretary Grosz to avoid the sensitive issues which had existed since the end of World War II and the 1956 uprising. Upon his entry into the meeting room Mr. Grosz was given a cordial welcome and proceeded to address the gathering. Many of his comments were contained in a printed statement distributed to everyone, which is reprinted on Page 3 of this issue. After his statement, the floor was opened to those ------------------------------ See 'Grosz’ Page 2 T
