William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-07-01 / 7. szám
July 1992, William Penn Life, Page 5 WPA hosts memorable bowling tournament DAYTON, OH — The 49th Annual National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days was, by all accounts, a fun and successful fraternal weekend—especially for the bowlers from Branch 226 McKeesport, Pa. Teams from the branch captured both the men’s and women’s handicap team titles during the tournament held over the Memorial Day weekend in Dayton. Stromco Inc., captained by Gustav Strom, won the men’s team title with a total score of 3,003. The team’s actual score of 2,694 was bested only by Toledo’s Finest of Branch 27 Toledo, which finished with an actual score of 2,736. Meanwhile, Branch 226’s Strike Force, captained by Bette Hoffman, took first place in both the women’s handicap and actual score divisions with a total score of 2,701 (2,488 actual). Branch 226 member Jacelyn Gorzo had an especially good tournament as she won the women’s all events handicap and actual score titles. She also teamed up with Beverly Liberty of Port Vue, Pa., to win a share of the women’s handicap doubles title. They shared that title with the team of Judy Turner and Joan Bones, both of Phoenixville, Pa. Both teams had identical total scores of 1,066. Tournament Secretary Robert A. Ivancso was rewarded for all his hard work both on and off the lanes. His organizational efforts helped produce a smooth-running tournament, and his sharp bowling won him two first place finishes. He won the men’s handicap all events crown and, along with partner Dick Fekete of Branch 18 Detroit, won the men’s handicap doubles title. The hometown crowd had plenty to cheer about, also, as Dayton area bowlers won four titles. Dave Duncan of Dayton and Marge Fedor of Kettering, Chairman Joseph P. Arvay presents a plaque honoring the late Albert G. Kertesz to Anna Kertesz and her family. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Ohio, won the handicap singles titles, while Debra Miller of Dayton won the women’s actual score singles title and Don Bazzel and David Yanko, both of Dayton, won the men’s actual score doubles event. Other winners included John Hurst of Phoenixville, Pa., who won the men’s actual singles title; Jim Schepens of Detroit who captured the men’s actual all events crown; and Beryl Pealer and Edith Waddell, both of Phoenixville, who won the women’s actual doubles event. The weekend was a memorable one for more than just the winners. It also provided special moments for several longtime Association members and their families. During the tournament banquet held Saturday, May 23, at the Dayton Convention Center, Tournament Administrator and former National Director Stephen J. Ivancso Sr. and his wife Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a special reminder of the occasion, the Ivancsos were presented a framed Papal Blessing by National Director Michael J. Hrabar and his wife Ann. The Association also took time to honor the memory of the late Moving? If you have recently moved or are planning to move, please notify our office so that we can update our records and make sure you keep receiving the William Perm Life. Please print the necessary information below. Name: Certificate No.: Branch No.: Old Address: New Address: □ I am a William Penn member, but I do not receive the William Penn Life. Please add me to your mailing list at no charge. □ I am receiving more than one copy of the publication each month. Please cancel the extra copies. Send the above information to: John E. Lovász, Managing Editor William Penn Life 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Albert G. Kertesz, a former national director and leader in the Dayton Hungarian community. Chairman of the Board Joseph P. Arvay presented to the Kertesz family a plaque of appreciation from the Board of Directors. The memory of those who gave their lives in the service of our country was also honored during a special memorial service held during the banquet. Prayers for those brave men and women were offered by the Revs. Raymond F. Kaiser and Kenneth W. Henz. Publications Editor John E. Lovász also read a moving letter written by a Civil War soldier to his wife just days before he was killed in battle. The banquet attracted approximately 300 bowlers and guests, many of whom stayed after the dinner and program to dance to Stephen and Mary Ivancso of Branch 27 Toledo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the tournament banquet. Above, the happy couple holds a Papal Blessing presented to them by National Director Michael J. Hrabar (far right) and his wife Ann (far left). (Photo by Louis A Fodor) pitire Hungarian music of the Tokay Orchestra. The weekend began on a high note as more than 200 friendly faces gathered for the Friday night bowlers reception at the Stouffer weekend. The reception began after another successful meeting of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation and Louis L. Varga Scholars Guild. During the Foundation’s meeting, more then $ 10,000 was raised to help provide college scholarships for our young members. (See related story below.) By Saturday morning everyone was ready to head to Bea ver-Vu Bowl for the start of the team competition. National President E. E. Vargo received a loud ovation as he rolled the tournament’s official first ball for a strike. After such an opening, the rest of the tournament could be no-The Association thanks all our bowlers, members and friends who helped make this weekepd a memorable one. We extend special thanks to the officers and members of Branch 249 Dayton who worked so hard to make everyone welcome. We also thank Stephen J. Ivancso, Robert A. Ivancso, Mary Ivancso, the entire bowling committee and those Home Office employees whose efforts made the tournament a success. Foundation raises $10,000 DAYTON, OH — More than $10,000 was raised during the latest annual meeting of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, held May 22 at the Stouffer Hotel in Dayton. Leading the contributors were Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kohut who sent a check in the amount of $3,000. Branch 19 New Brunswick, N.J., once again led all branches with a donation of $1,000. During the meeting, National President E. E. Vargo thanked all those in attendance for their past support of the Foundation and urged them to not only continue their support but also to seek increased support from their branches and fellow members. Unanimously elected to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors were Andrew Toth, John Lesko, Violet Lenart, Gus G. Nagy, John Sabo, John L. Lovász, William C. Kohut, Paul Molocko, Ruth Vasvary, Alexander J. Goydan, Robert A. Kapinus, Barbara House, Steve Horvath, Anne Kertesz, Anne Marie Schmidt and Stephen J. Ivancso. The National Officers and Board of Directors of the W illiam Penn Association also sit on the Foundation’s board. ., Shortly after the Foundation’s meeting, the Louis L. Varga Scholars Guild held its annual meeting. Guild President Louis A. Fodor welcomed all present and distributed to each guest a brief history of the Guild. Also present at the meeting were Guild Vice President Michael J. Hrabar and Guild,Secretary-Treasurer George S. Charles Jr. Dance group plans annual picnic McKEESPORT, PA — The William Penn Association Magyar Folk Dancers will hold their second annual picnic Aug. 2 at Renzie Park, main pavilion, Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport. Donation will be $ 1. The festivities will start with a bacon fry at 2:00 p.m. The menu will include stuffed cabbage, cabbage and noodles, kolbász and sauerkraut, hot dogs, a selection of delicious homemade pastries and, of course, cooling beverages. Entertainment will begin at 4:00 p.m. There will be a performance by the William Penn Association Magyar Folk Dancers and the selection of a new Miss Magyar and Little Hungarian Princess of Western Pennsylvania. Contestants for the title of Miss Magyar must be between the ages of 15 and 23, while girls ages 3 to 10 will participate in the Little Hungarian Princess event. Contestants in both pageants must also be of Hungarian descent. The new Miss Magyar will receive a crown, banner, trophy, medallion and $100 savings bond. The runners up will receive a medallion, trophy and $50 bond. The Princess will receive a crown, banner, trophy and medallion. The runners up will receive trophies. The George Bátyi Continental Orchestra will provide music for everyone’s dancing pleasure from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The picnic promises to be good time on a summer Sunday afternoon. Please come and celebrate your heritage. For more information call Betty Király at (412) 751-7528, Maivene Hey z at (412)751-1898, or Sandy Zsemko at (412) g78- 7505.
