William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-01-01 / 1. szám
Page 2, William Penn Life, January 1992 Members decorate Hungarian room This hand-painted, sign created by Home Office employee Debra Evans greeted visitors to the Hungarian Classroom. (Photo by Robert A. Kapinus) William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412/231-2979 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 E. E. Vargo Editor-in-chief George S. Charles, Jr. Frances A. Furedy Associate Editors John E. Lovász Managing Editor NATIONAL OFFICERS E. E. Vargo National President George S. Charles, Jr. National V.P./Secretary Frances A. Furedy National V.P./Treasurer Robert A. Kapinus Assistant Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph P. Arvay Chairman Michael J. Hrabar Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy Vice Chairman Anthony C. Beke Charles S. Fabian Louis A. Fodor Elmer A. Furedy Michael R. Kara William J. Kovach Michael F. Tomcsak Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board AUDITING COMMITTEE Charles J. Furedy Robert A. Ivancso Co-Chairmen Margaret H. Boso Secretary Dennis A. Chobody Joseph Hamari Ernest J. Mozer, Sr. CONSULTANTS Bruce &. Bruce Company Actuary Horovitz, Rudoy & Roteman C.P.A. Rothman Gordon Foreman &. Groudine, P.C. General Counsel Dr. Julius Kesseru Medical Director Unsolicited articles, letters, manuscripts, pictures and other material submitted to the WILLIAM PENN LIFE are forwarded at the owner's risk, and the WILLIAM PENN LIFE expressly denies any responsibility for their safekeeping or return. The WILLIAM PENN LIFE reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any article submitted for publication. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 PITTSBURGH — Several of the Christmas time traditions of Hungary were on proud display on Sunday, Dec. 8, during the annual holiday open house at the Nationality Classrooms of the University of Pittsburgh. The event drew thousands of visitors of all ages from around the region. The university’s Hungarian Classroom was decorated by local members of the William Penn Association on behalf of the Hungarian Room Committee. As visitors entered the room, they were greeted by National Vice President-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy and a colorful sign reading "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year/Áldott Karácsonyt és Boldog Új Évet.” The greeting was designed by Home Office employee Debbie Evans. In front of the room’s historic stained glass windows stood a Christmas tree trimmed with traditional szaloncukor (a Christmas candy) and a variety of mézes kalács (honey cookies). The cookies, made by member Zita By Louis A. Fodor National Director WHEELING, WV — Every year hundreds of thousands of people come to Wheeling to marvel at the lights set up for the Christmas holiday at Oglebay Park, appropriately called the "City of Lights.” For the past several years, the directors of the park have teamed with representatives of local ethnic groups to arrange a display of Christmas trees decorated in the traditions of various nationalities. Kara, came in the shapes of stars, hearts, bells, angels and Santas and featured Hungarian designs. The candy was provided by John C. Miller, Hungarian Room Committee historian and scholarship coordinator. At the foot of the tree was a bright red crib in which lay the baby Jesus, symbolizing the Hungarian belief that it is the baby Jesus, not Santa, who brings gifts on Christmas. Next to the crib and tree stood a small nativity scene reminiscent of a Transylvanian village. Hills, a village church and pine trees surrounded a stable where Mary and Joseph, in traditional Hungarian costumes, watched over baby Jesus in the manger. The significance of the display and the room’s other features were explained to visitors by Sonya Koros, a member of Quo Vadis, a group of student volunteers who conduct tours of the Nationality Classrooms. William Penn members who helped decorate the room were Assistant Treasurer Robert A. Trees reflecting the traditions of 15 different nationalities, including the Hungarians, were erected in enclosed booths near the children’s zoo. The Hungarian Christmas tree was trimmed using mainly crocheted items, but also included nuts painted different colors, some wooden toys, apples and various items. The Hungarian tree was sponsored and decorated by the Upper Ohio Valley Hungarian-American Cultural Society, many of whose members are also members of the William Penn. Kapinus and his wife Barbara, Home Office employee Maria Bistey and Mrs. Kara. The Hungarian Classroom is one of two dozen such rooms at the university featuring the architecture, customs and history of different cultures around the world. Its Christmas display earned many compliments and drew much attention. Photographs and videotaped pictures of the Hungarian Classroom appeared in local newspapers and on two Pittsburgh television news broadcasts. All Hungarians planning to visit Pittsburgh should include in their itinerary a visit to the Hungarian Classroom. It and the other Nationality Classrooms are open year-round, but advance reservations must be made. For more ir formation on hours and tours, call (412) 624-6000. Secure Your Family’s Future With A William Penn Single Premium Whole Life Insurance Plan- A lifetime of protection for one premium - - Your policy’s cash value increases annually • To learn how our insurance plans can help your family, call your local William Penn representative or our Home Office at 1-800-848-7366. Have a question regarding your William Penn insurance policy or annuity? Call us toll-free at: 1-800-848-7366 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15 A M. to 4:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) A local Hungarian group trimmed this tree as part of an ethnic Christmas display at Oglebay Park in West Virginia. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Magyars trim tree in W.Va.
