William Penn Life, 1995 (30. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1995-09-01 / 9. szám
I I Page 4, William Penn Life, September 1995 Branch News Branch 10 Barton, OH Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 349 Weirton, WV By Louis A. Fodor National Director Our three branches, together with the Upper Ohio Valley Hungarian Cultural Society, hosted a picnic Aug. 19 at the City Park in Yorkville, Ohio. The heat was terrific, and we are sure it kept some members away from the picnic and in their air conditioned homes. Still, about 80 persons filled the two shelters we reserved for the affair and wasted little time in reestablishing old friendships and making new ones. Among our guests were some visitors from Columbus who were "repaying” us for the visit we paid them in Columbus the week before. The proceedings started with a covered dish luncheon and were capped off with a traditional bacon fry. One of our members, who was unable to attend because she was in the hospital, asked her daughter to bring her some of the bacon (which she did). Music was supplied by Dan Laslo, Lou Fodor, Francis Duska and son Kenny, with Joe Mora on the base fiddle. Our thanks go to Jim Kalman and his wife Darla who helped with everything, including setting up the fire. We also thank Bill and Helen Albert and Joe and Mary Tocash who were in charge of the affair. We are already looking forward to next year’s picnic. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI By Barbara A. House National Director I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Can you believe it is convention time already? It sure will be great to see all the members from around the United States. Happy 48th wedding anniversary to John and Betty Jacobs, two very dedicated William Penn members. Pretty soon it will be the big 50. Congratulations! Congratulations also to Mr. and Mrs. Kam Johnson on the fifth anniversary. The entire Johnson family are William Penn members. Hi, David and Nancy. Our sincere condolences go to Assistant Treasurer Robert Kapinus on the death of his father, and to Stephen J. Ivancso Sr., consultant to the Board, and Robert A. Ivancso, co-chairman of the Auditing Committee, on the death of Mary Ivancso, wife and mother. I have known Mary for a number of years. She was a super lady and will be missed. Our sympathy also goes to National Director Michael F. Tomcsak on the death of his brother, Stephen, who had been ill for several months. We also send our sympathy to Mary Tirpák on the death of her brother. May they all rest in peace. Please keep these families in your hearts and prayers. Happy Birthday to some very special friends: Andy Chesley, Bob Jackson, National President E. E. Vargo and Chairman of the Board Joseph P. Arvay. May you all enjoy many more. Our regular monthly branch meetings resume Sept. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at 1410 Southfield. Please try to attend. If you have any life insurance needs, or if you have news to share, please call me at 283-2793. Happy Labor Day! Branch 28 Youngstown, OH By Kathy Novak Branch 28 Reporter It’s so hard to believe the sound of school bells is in the air already. We broke all kinds of high temperature records this August in the Youngstown area, with the temperature reaching 100 degrees Aug. 13 for the 69th Hungarian Day. In spite of the heat and humidity, a crowd of nearly 350 people mingled, danced and ate in the true Hungarian tradition. As we remember this successful event, let’s also remember Sunday, Sept. 17—Hungarian Heritage Day at the American Hungarian Club House, 2219 Donald Ave. This event offers free admission to display of Hungarian artifacts, the listening and dancing pleasures of the Steve Pal Band and the aroma, taste and enjoyment of traditional food and pastries which will be for sale. The months of August and Attention Detroit>area bowlers ♦.. The Branch 18 (Lincoln Park) Bowling League will return in full operation in the fall. This will be a mixed, Hungarian-American league with male and female bowlers meeting every other Sunday. Bowling will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Mich. For more information on the William Penn Bowling League, please call National Director Barbara A. House at (313)283-2793. September find an abundance of birthday and anniversary celebrants. Among them are Branch 28 President Steve Sándor, Vice President Steve Novak and yours truly. Special greetings go to Irene Nemeth, Bob Palotsee (65), Sándor Tollas Sr., Helen Kovach (80) and Mary Rose Purton. A blessed, long, happy and healthy marriage is wished for Alan Szabó and his bride, Lori. Remember to watch local papers for announcements of the date, time and place for our branch meetings which will resume this fall. Our condolences go to all who may have lost a loved one recently. Special thoughts to the family of Steve Tomcsak, who passed away recently. He was the brother of National Director Michael Tomcsak. Questions about your life insurance needs can be directed to Alan Szabó (216) 797-5057 or Gabe Nameth (216) 792-8145. Wishing for a successful convention and safe travels for all the delegates. Branch 59 Windber, PA Branch 59 member Susan Marie Korch received a doctor of dental medicine degree May 27 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She graduated from Richland High School in 1988 and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992. During each of her four years of undergraduate study, she received grants through the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. Susan plans to complete specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Maryland by 1998. She is the daugther of John E. and Joan Korch of Johnstown, and the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Mary Miller. Joseph Miller served as Branch 59 coordinator for many years until his death in 1968. Mary succeeded him as branch coordinator for 20 years until 1988. She died in 1994. Our congratulations and best wishes for a successful career go to Susan. Branch 129 Columbus, OH By Arpad Sibrik Branch 129 Coordinator The William Penn golf tournament held this July in West Middlesex, Pa., featured two teams from Columbus. Congratulations to John Horvath Sr., who was the low net winner. We all had a good time and were thankful there was no rain. We’re sorry to report that no one scored a hole-in-one to win Susan M. Korch, a member of Branch 59 Windber, Pa., recently earned a doctor of dental medicine degree. the beautiful new car. My ball landed on the green about six or seven feet from the cup, but there’s no prize for that. Oh, well, better luck next time. The branch picnic will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Swan Club, the same location we have held this event the past three years. The branch will furnish fried chicken, brats, hot dogs, bread, iced tea and coffee. Please bring a covered dish or pastries to share. You must also supply your own soda pop or other beverages. The picnic will be held from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. with food served at 2:00 p.m. We are sorry to report the sudden and untimely death of Lisa Ann Mara Sykes, 38. She grew up in Columbus and resided in Tampa, Fla. Our condolences go to her parents, Philip and Shirley Mara; her husband, Grady B. Sykes; her children, Grady and Bradley; her brothers and sisters and all her relatives. Lisa Ann and the Mara family are all William Penn members. We wish speedy recoveries to Terry Albert and Helen Blair. We hope to see you both at the September picnic. Get well wishes also go to Helen Stipkovitch after her recent surgery. The next branch meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Lockbourne Road. We hope to see you all there. For any life insurance needs, please call Arpad Sibrik at (614) 231-8024, or write him at 645 S. Kellner Road, Columbus, OH 43209. Branch 296 Springdale, PA By Anna Marie Pochan Branch 296 Secretary-Treasurer We are looking forward to seeing Branch 296 members and their families at our fall bacon fry on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 130 Walters Lane, Springdale. Several branch members attended Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park on Aug. 9. We had a pleasant day enjoying the program, food, music and dancing. Our best wishes go to Branch 296 member Dr. Dan Kupas who this month will open a new family practice in Apollo, Pa, an area which the federal government has designated as being in critical need of more physicians. Dr. Kupas’ new office, located at 310 S. Second St., will make receiving medical attention much easier for families in that area, many of whom had to travel up to 25 minutes to reach the nearest doctor. Our regular monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Springdale. Please plan to attend and share your ideas with us. For all your life insurance needs, please contact Noreen Fritz, FIC, at (412) 821-1837. Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA Michael Furedy enjoys a distinction few of his fellow 11-yearolds share: he is a published poet. Earlier this year, Michael, a member of Branch 352, wrote a poem as part of an assignment in his fifth-grade English class at East Side Elementary School in Marietta, Ga. His poem, entitled "My dog,” was judged most original, and as a reward, it was published in the Atlanta Journal/Constitution. Michael is the son of Chuck and Donna Furedy and the grandson of National Auditing Committee Co-Chairman Charles J. Furedy and his wife Ruth. He is also the nephew of National Vice President-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy and National Director Elmer A. Furedy. Here is Michael’s poem: My dog 1 have a dog and his name is Parker. He is so weird and runs so wild. He loves to eat especially his treats. I love him so like anything I know. His eyes are brown and his nose is black, 1 wonder if I should of called him Mack. He can run like the wind and often likes to sleep in the den. He's a good old dog and as big as a hog. Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL By Joan Mauerman Branch 590 Reporter Summer is almost over, or so we’re told. With the temperature at 99 degrees, it’s hard to believe. Hope you all had nice vacations. Cards will be mailed out soon to remind you of the Train Ride on Sunday, Sept. 24, and the Bacon Fry and Picnic on Sunday, Oct. 22. Please mark these dates on your calendars. Get well wishes go to Irene Slaughterbock and Elizabeth Posey. We hope to see you both on the Train Ride. Happy birthday greetings go to Continued on Page 5
