William Penn Life, 1992 (27. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-10-01 / 10. szám
Address Correction Requested I Non-prom I M I Organization I I U S Postage I Í PAID I I Pittsburgh, PA I I Permit No. 2724 I WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION. 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 c k o o 7 October 1992 Number 10 r* r~ (—I ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Is- t~i M 2? «M Cfc ZT => <M tu 2T ,v -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------rj X UJ CO °2?I Urgent Appeal to Touch the Lives of Those in Need The William Penn Association and fraternalists across the nation are, once again, extending a helping hand to those in need. Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida and Louisiana and Hurricane Iniki cut a destructive path through the Hawaiian Islands, both causing billions of dollars in damage and, worse, leaving thousands of families homeless and in need of life’s essentials. Fraternalists have been quick to respond. The Association and other member societies of the National Fraternal Congress of America have already sent financial contributions to the relief efforts. Now, the Association is calling upon our members to display their fraternal spirit and join us in helping to rebuild the lives of those affected by the hurricanes. Your contribution, no matter how large or small, is desperately needed. Government aid will not cover all of the expenses generated by the rebuilding effort. Additional financial assistance must come from private individuals, organizations and corporations if these efforts are to be successful. Imagine yourself forced to live with your family in a small tent with little protection from foul weather, biting insects and infectious diseases. Those are the current living conditions for thousands of families in Florida, Louisiana and Hawaii. Your contribution will help hasten those families’ return to a normal life. So, please, in the true fraternal spirit, join hands with us to touch lives by sending your contribution to: American Red Cross c/o Mellon Bank - Hurricane Relief P. O. Box 317997 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-7997 Enjoying a recent barbecue hosted by Branch 51 Passaic, N.J., are (from left) Jacinta Papp, Branch President Art Barillo, Endre Horvath Sr., heart patients Lorant Papp and Endre Horvath Jr., and Branch Secretary Ernest M ozer. Members help Hungarian heart patients feel at hom By Ernest J. Mozer, Sr. Branch 51 Coordinator PASSAIC, NJ — During the past 18 months the members of William Penn Branch 51 Passaic and the parish community of St. Stephen’s Church have been participating in a program which provides assistance to Hungarian children with heart problems and their families while the children are here for medical treatment. The program, called the "Gift of Life,” was founded by Rotary International. It brings children with heart problems from around the world to the United States for medical treatment at no cost. All of the child’s medical expenses and transporation expenses for the child and a parent are paid for by Rotary International. Among those currently benefiting from this program are Endre Horvath Jr. of Csorna, Hungary, who is here with his father Endre Sr., and Lorant Papp of Csokvaomany, Hungary, who is here with his mother Jacinta. Lorant and Endre Jr. recently underwent heart surgery and, after recuperating, will be on their way home. During their stay in Passaic, the Horvaths and Papps are residing in the church’s refurbished convent. The two youngsters are the 18th and 19th children who have gone through this procedi and stayed at St. Stephen’s. The members of Branch 51 have helped to try to make both families feel as welcome and as at home as possible. Recently, both families were guests at a barbeo held at the home of Branch 5. President Arthur Barillo. It was a wonderful day, and the children, their parents and other guests had a great time at a real American barbecue (szabna sutes). We wish these and all children who have stayed at St. Stephen’s a happy and healthy life. (Ed. note: If your branch is involved in a charitabb project in your community, we invite you to share your story with us.) Hungarian Room marks 53rd anniversary Inside PITTSBURGH — The Hungarian Classroom of the University of Pittsburgh will mark its 53rd anniversary with a special dinnerdance on Sunday, Oct. 25. The event, sponsored by the Hungarian Room Committee, will be held at the university’s Schenley Hall Ballroom, located on Bigelow Boulevard between Forbes and Fifth avenues in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. After dinner, guests will be treated to a program of Hungarian music, dance and songs performed by some of the area’s finest young Hungarian talent. The evening will conclude with open dancing to the music of a live Hungarian orchestra. The Hungarian Classroom is one of two dozen nationality classrooms—each constructed and decorated in the traditions of a different ethnic group—which are located in the university’s Cathedral of Learning. The William Penn Association and its predecessors have played a major role in the development of the Hungarian Classroom and its committee. Members of the former Verhovay and Rákóczi associations contributed much of the money used to construct the classroom in the late 1930’s and to install its five stained glass windows depicting important figures and events in Hungarian history. Over the past 30 years, the William Penn Association has supported many social and cultural events to benefit the room’s scholarship fund. The fund aids University of Pittsburgh students studying in Hungary. William Penn National Director Roger G. Nagy serves as chairman of the Hungarian Room Committee. Other William Penn officers, directors and members serving on the committee are: Alexander J. Goydan, first vice chairman; Albert D. Furedy, second vice chairman; Frances A. Furedy, treasurer; Robert A. Kapinus, secretary; Joseph P. Arvay, scholarship coordinator; John C. Miller, historian and scholarship coordinator; and Elmer W. Toth and Marie Bistey, controllers. Tickets for the dinner-dance are $20 per person. For more information and reservations, call Frances A. Furedy at the Home Office toll-free at 1-800-848- 7366. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 16. ■ WPA Magyar Folk Dancers name Miss Magyar .. Page 2. ■ Recalling the ’56 Hungarian revolt........................Page 3. ■ The latest news &. notes from our branches___Pages 4-5. ■ Hungarian Ethnic Group hosts Hungarian Day...........Page 6. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for August.................Page 6. ■ 3 ways to plan for financial security........ .............Page 8. Next Deadline October 16
