William Penn Life, 2002 (37. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
2002-02-01 / 2. szám
Gabriella Lendvay, who also sang two other pieces later in the program. Zoltán Szabó gave a stirring rendition of a speech Kossuth made during his visit 150 years ago. Poet Gyongi Peterffy offered a ringing recitation of one other original poems. László Sándor presented a display of mementos of Kossuth's visit to Pittsburgh. A number of musical selections, from solos to quintets, were performed by the members of the Lakatos family orchestra. Everyone was invited to participate in singing four wellknown Hungarian ballads. Dr. Sándor Mészáros offered the benediction to close the program. The Philadelphia Hungarian Club also served as the setting Dec. 15 for a Christmas party sponsored by the Club and WPA Branch 76. Several WPA members attended, including Branch President Jack Tokár, Vice President Stephen Pokomy and Auditor James Pokorny and his wife. The annual meeting to elect branch officers was held in January at the Tokár residence. All officers from 2001 were reelected for 2002. Our monthly branch meetings are held at 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month at the Philadelphia Hungarian Club, 1125 Southampton Road, Philadelphia. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Branch 129 Columbus, OH by Árpád Sibrik Our branch Christmas party was a great success. About 250 members and guests were present. Everyone enjoyed the good Hungarian food and pastries. There was plenty of refreshments for all. After the meal, Santa came and handed out candy, coloring books, crayons, slinkies and brand new $5 bills to all the member children. The Gugenheimer girls, Ilona Relle and Rachael Clise (our granddaughter) presented a beautiful concert of Christmas music on the violin and flute. Girls, you did a great job. Keep it up! On Dec. 12, the branch held its Members of Branch 28 gathered in December for the annual Christmas party. election of officers. Reelected to serve in 2002 were: Marge Boso, president; Terry Albert, vice president; Margaret Leonardo, secretary; Priscilla Sibrik, treasurer; and Linda Albert and Irene Voss, auditors. Our sick members are getting better. Marge Boso is back to work after knee surgery. The next branch meeting will be held Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hungarian Reformed Church on Woodrow Avenue. Hope to see lots of members there. For any life insurance or annuity needs, please call Branch Coordinator Árpád Sibrik at (614) 231-8024, or write to him at 645 S. Kellner Road, Columbus, OH 43209. Branch 132 South Bend, IN by Frank J. Wukovits, jr. The December children's Christmas party was held at Saylor's Pizza. Children, guests and parents got to enjoy their fill from a good selection on the pizza bar. Afterwards, each member child and their juvenile guest were given a well-stuffed goodie bag and a gift certificate. There were also door prizes for the youngsters and the adults who came with them. Many thanks to Branch President Alex J. Horvath, Helen Pécsi, Anna Horvath and Carol Kumm for all their efforts for the Christmas party. Anna Horvath and Helen Pécsi put together and deliverd 16 Holiday Baskets. It's one of the things they like, and they put their hearts into it. Some of the recipients appreciated their visit more than the food. The branch reelected the following officers to serve in 2002: President Horvath; Frank J. Wukovits Jr., secretary-treasurer; and Ms. Horvath and Ms. Pécsi, auditors. Alex and Anna Horvath continue to keep the boat launch site at St. Patrick's County Park clean. It is an ongoing Branch 132 community project. This year the branch picnic will be held at Potawatomi Park, Pavilion 1, on Sunday, Aug. 11. We will give you more details in the coming months, but make plans now to attend. Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL by Joan Mauerman Our condolences to the family of Bill and Ethel Becze. Bill passed away Jan. 13 and Ethyl passed away one week later Jan. 20 at approximately the same time. They raised their family in Munhall, Pa., before moving to Englewood, Fla., some 20 years ago. Bill had served as president of the Port Charlotte Hungarian Club. He was famous for making delicious cream puffs. The Beczes recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. They were both buried in Munhall. A memorial service was to be held in Englewood. May they rest in peace. Happy birthday to Danny Mauerman, Mattie Damon, David 18 William Penn Lite, February 2002
