William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-05-01 / 5. szám
Page 4, William Penn Life, May 1992 Branch News National Director Louis A. Fodor presents a Hungarian flag from the Association to Susan Laslo during the annual dinner dance of the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society held April 11. Branch 89 member Nathan Stranahan (center) receives a Scouting religious award from Assistant Cubmaster Tim Boyle. Watching the presentation are (from left) Nathan’s father William Stranahan, the Rev. Robert Kennedy and some of Nathan’s fellow Cub Scouts. Branch 8 Johnstown, PA By Vera Petruska Branch 8 President We would like to welcome Sándor Yuhas as our new branch coordinator. Sándor assumed his new duties at Branch 8 on April 1, 1992. He is a third generation American Hungarian, the son of Viola Kedves Yuhas and the late Alexander (Sunny) Yuhas. He is the grandson of the late Julia and Steve Kedves. His parents and his maternal grandparents were all members of the William Penn Association and were active in the Hungarian Reformed Church, St. Emerick’s R. C. Church and the American Hungarian Citizens Club, all in the Johnstown area. Sándor is the youngest active member of the American Hungarian Citizens Club. So, for new insurance, inquiries on your existing coverage or changes you may need, please call Sándor at(814)255-1123. Branch 10 Weirton, WV Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 349 Weirton, WV By Louis A. Fodor National Director The 33rd annual dinner dance sponsored by the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Society (OVHAS) was held April 11 at Someplace Special in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Many of the 180 guests were members of the William Penn branches located in the area. The evening began with greetings from John Laslo, OVHAS president and former mayor of Martins Ferry. After the invocation, pledge of allegiance and singing of the American and Hungarian national anthems, dinner was served. Following the meal, the society’s charter members and other visiting dignitaries were introduced. Then William Penn National Director Louis A. Fodor presented on behalf of the Association a Hungarian flag—with the cimer (or crest)—to the society and explained the significance of the colors and crest on the flag. Mr. Laslo thanked Director Fodor and the Association for this beautiful contribution. The evening’s main speaker was Judge Jennifer Sargus of the Belmont County Common Pleas Court, a third generation Hungarian. She was accompanied to the dinner by her husband, Atty. Edmond Sargus, and her mother, Judge Irene Smart of the State Appellate Court in Dayton, Ohio. Judge Smart is a second generation Hungarian. Judge Sargus recalled her younger days with her grandfather and reading about the customs in Hungarian villages in the 1930’s. A sing-along and dancing followed, with guests enjoying themselves until 12:30 a.m. During the evening Director Fodor also informed guests about the programs the William Penn was sponsoring this year, including the bowling and golf tournaments and the Hungarian language camp. A collection was also taken up for the Kolozsvár Fund with the proceeds to be turned over to the school’s choir during its Pittsburgh appearance on April 21. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH By Dawn D. Ward Branch 1 4 President Branch 14 held its monthly meeting April 8. The branch will host a summer outing at Sea World June 28 and another family outing at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Aug. 16. Sea World admission for Sándor Yuhas, newly appointed coordinator for Branch 8. Branch 14 adult members will be $7-50 and $5 for juvenile members. Admission for non-members will be $11.50. There will be a pavilion reserved for our members and guests. For tickets please complete and mail the form found on this page. Admission to our outing at the zoo will be free to all Branch 14 members. Non-members will pay the regular $4 admission. The branch will provide a tent with grills if you wish to bring a picnic lunch and cook out. We’re looking forward to these two enjoyable Branch 14 summer outings, and we encourage all branch members to attend. The last meeting before our summer recess will be held May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at 4116 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio. Branch 16 Perth Amboy, NJ By Meagan Mirkovich Branch 16 Reporter On March 13, Vice Chairman of the Board Mike Hrabar and Branch President George Mirkovich represented the Association in Trenton during the signing of a proclamation declaring March 16 Hungarian Freedom Day in New Jersey. Both gentleman thanked Gov. Florio for the honor, and Vice Chairman Hrabar presented the governor with a William Penn Association Hungarian American lapel pin. Hungarian independence was celebrated in Woodbridge Township on March 21, and the Association was represented by Vice Chairman Hrabar and Meagan Mirkovich. The day started off with a program in township council chambers that explained the significance of March 15 in Hungary. This was followed by a flag raising ceremony which included both the American and Hungarian flags and the singing of both national anthems. Branch 16 mourns the death of two of its members, Aloysius Kreger and Theodore T. Sabo. Mr. Kreger was a former branch secretary and served as a delegate to many general conventions. Mr. Sabo played Santa for 20 years at our annual Christmas parties. Branch 16 welcomes our newest member, Danielle Julia David, daughter of Annette and Michael David and granddaughter of Vice Chairman and Mrs. Hrabar. Branch 22 Roebling, NJ By Jennifer Emri Branch 22 Secretary Our branch is beginning to wrap up our events for the year. Our Hungarian classes have come to a very successful close. Our beginner class has accomplished so much since we began last October. We are able now to read Hungarian pretty well, and even though we may not necessarily know all of the words we are saying, we have enough knowledge of the alphabet and limited vocabulary that we can pick up a piece of Hungarian literature and be able to read it. I think that all the beginners deserve a great deal of credit for their accomplishments thus far! As for the advanced class, they, too, have accomplished a great deal in their efforts to polish up their skills. The best part of their time together is that they continue to learn from each other, regardless of their skill level. A big thank you to Zoltán Emri and Maria Tomosi for all of the very hard work they contributed to the classes. We will be resuming in the fall. All class members will be notified when we are ready to begin. We hopf to get some new members in each of our classes as well. Our branch officers have two more monthly meetings before the summer break. We have a few business items to complete before the end of the season, so we will be looking forward to seeing all our branch officers at the next meeting. We will also be making plans for the upcoming branch fall season. We wish everyone a very safe and happy summer. Branch 89 Homestead, PA On Feb. 23, the God and Family Cub Scout Religious Award was presented to Nathan L. Stranahan at the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead. Nine-year-old Nathan is a member of the Webelo Cobra Patrol of Pack 4, Cub Scouts of America of Munhall, Pa. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Stranahan of Munhall and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mako of Whitaker. Nathan is also a member of William Penn Branch 89. In order to obtain this award, Nathan had to complete a planned program of study and projects with a mentor/counselor, his father, and his advisor, the Rev. Robert Kennedy, pastor of the church. The program is based on the concept of family, which includes the boy’s immediate family a} well as the members of F; and 00»" ev BRANCH 14 DAY AT SEA WORLD Sunday, June 28, 1992 Send tickets to: Name:__________________________________________ Address: Phone:______________________________________________ No. juvenile members______X $5.00 = $______________ No. adult members ______X $7.50 = $______________ No. non-members ______X $11.50 = $ _______ TOTAL $_____________ Send form and check payable to “William Penn Association” to: Dawn Ward 7000 S. Edgerton Road, #102 Brecksville, OH 44141 Deadline for Reservations - June 20, 1992
