William Penn Life, 2002 (37. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)

2002-03-01 / 3. szám

Eleanor Di Giulio and Irene Franko. The half-and-half winners were Sara Lesko and Bob Menner. Plans for the coming year were discussed. Suggestions were made for a train ride and boat excursion. Final details will be worked out at the March 7 meeting at Egret Hall. Welcome new members Helen and Eugene Toth, Bob Menner, Jack Richards and Caitlyn Damon. Thank you for choosing WPA. Mary and Joe Mekler Sr. recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. Congratulations-what a milestone. They are life-long members of the WPA. Happy birthday to Joe Mekler Jr., Mike Damon and Mackenzie Damon. On Feb. 9 we attended a fund raiser sponsored by the Hungarian Ameri­can Club of Southwest Florida. The dinner dance was held at the Forest Glen Country Club in Naples, Fla. Proceeds were given to the Hungarian Heritage Center in New Brunswick, N.J. About 200 people attended. Frank Dobos (formerly of Cleveland) serves as Club president, and Joe Ference (formerly of Hermitage, Pa.) is vice president. They are doing a fabulous job. Frank and his family are all WPA members. We spoke with Gus Molnár and his sister, Helen Knight, who lives in Naples. Helen is a retired teacher from the Cleveland area. She is a very sweet and friendly lady. Mary and Bob Macker were there with Mary's sister and two of Bob's cousins. Mary and Bob live in Bonita Springs, Fla., where Bob is a realtor at Blue Bell Realty. It was great seeing both of them again. Mary is still as pretty as ever. We also met the Rev. Stephen Nagy and his wife. He is pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Naples. Construction on the church was completed in December. The church will hold an Easter religious service on Sunday, April 7, at noon, followed by a luncheon. For reservations call Frank Dobos at (941) 348-7822. On Feb. 10, we visited the Plant City Hungarian Club with a group of WPA members to enjoy a meal and entertainment by musicians from Budapest. The dinner started at noon and the entertainment was still going strong at 7:30 p.m. A fine time was had by all. Olga and A1 Wansa were visiting from Michigan. On Feb. 17, we attended a casserole dinner at the Lake Mirror Auditorium. It was a reunion of Trumbull County, Ohio, people who are either snow­birds or permanent residents of Florida. Although I'm originally from Mahoning County, I was still invited. I saw people I haven't seen in 50 years. Twenty of those in attendence were WPA members. On Feb. 24, a group of WPA members attended a Tom Jones tribute in "High Vista" at Ridgewood Lakes, Davenport, Fla. As you can see, we senior citizens lead a very boring life. (Ha, ha!) For all your life insurance needs, please call Mike Tomcsak at (863) 858-8071. If you have news to share, please let us know. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Attention Branch 800 parents and grandparents: the WPA Scholarship Foundation encourages you to read the eligibility rules for this year's scholarship grants for your child or grandchild. Deadline for applications is May 31. You should not pass up this opportunity to assist our young members earn a college education. Happy St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Here is an Irish blessing for each of you: May the road rise to meet you / May the wind be always at your back/May the sun shine warm open your face/May the rains fall soft upon your fields / And until we meet again, May the God hold you in the palm of his hand. Branch 800 members at the Febru­ary meeting approved the branch's annual donation to the prison ministry in Huntingdon, Pa. Branch Secretary George Dorman won the 50-50 drawing. Spring is coming. Even though we here in central Pennsylvania had a very mild winter, we still look for­ward to the spring season. On Sunday, April 7, we return to Eastern Standard Time. Don't forget to set all clocks ahead one hour before going to bed the Saturday before. Longtime branch member Harry Ventresca, 83, died Feb. 2,2002. He received his 50-year member award a few years ago and was excited about the affair hosted by the branch. He was a self-employed barber for 60 years. Burial was from St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Duncansville. A joyous Easter to all! We wish all members and their families a blessed and peaceful Easter. For all your life insurance and annuity needs, call Bob Jones at (814) 942-2661. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz Happy birthday to members Noni Huefner, her brother Ed Groner and his wife Mary Ann Groner. Also celebrating birthdays are Peter Chernicky, John Gatesman, John Judy, Dennis McQuirk, Edwin Schmader, Lloyd Pontzer, Doris Cherico, Christopher Paul, Richard Gatesman, William Hamacher (from Clarion now living in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.), William Radaker, Victor Cherico, Mary Lou Delaney, Charles Gatesman, Elizabeth Kindel, Bridget Bagileo, William Smith, Jim Amato, William Hanlin, Patrick Aaron and branch officer Vance Slike. A special hello and happy birthday to Marjorie Hargenrader. Congratulations to Joseph Hargenrader on his retire­ment. Belated birthday greetings to Jacob Rice. Hope you all have a great birthday. Branch meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Clarion. All are welcome. If you have news to share, or would like to contact me, I can be reached at (412) 821-1837, or P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. My email address is nbfritz@hotmail.com. My wish is that everyone will observe Good Friday and have a truly blessed Easter. Easter is a day of miracles. 18 William Penn Life, March 2002

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