William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-07-01 / 7. szám
Branch News Yuhasz, Ethel Molnár, Steve Orto, Sherwin Vine and all those I missed. May you have many more. Our branch will again have a bus going to the WPA picnic this September. The bus will depart on Friday, Sept. 12, from the Hungarian Reformed Church and return on Sept. 13 following the picnic. The cost is $50 for WPA members and $159 for nonmember guests. This price includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, a one night stay at the Ramada Inn in Somerset, Pa., full buffet breakfast Saturday morning and admission to the picnic where you'll enjoy great Hungarian food, music and refreshment. Plus, there'll be a few surprises along the way. All those who attended last year had a great time. For more information and reservations, call Barbara House at 313-383-4472. Thanks to all of you for remembering Tommy through his recent illness. He treasures every card and prayer. He is still having a tough time, but he's getting there. Carol Truesdell is doing great following her recent heart attacks. Thanks for your concern. I have seen Betty and Rey Holguin, and they look great, too. Maybe the tide is turning. We sure hope so. Please continue to remember all our ill members in your prayers. Remember: for all of your life insurance and annuity needs, call me anytime at 313-294-3997 or at 313- 383-4472. Have a great Independence Day. Remember to thank a veteran. by Joe Jeromos. The day's events begin at 1:00 p.m.- Sunday, Aug. 17 - St. Stephen Feast Day at St. Stephen of Hungary Church, 854 Wilson Ave. A special Mass and procession will be held, followed by a luncheon and entertainment. For more information, call the church office at 330-743-1905.- Sunday, Sept. 7 - Heritage Day hosted by the Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave. There will be plenty of artifacts on display, plus food and music. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Once again a wonderful job was done by our fellow WPA members who handled the Annual Bowling Tournament and awards banquet. It was very enjoyable to visit with everyone. This year we shared a table with Branch 14 members. We hope Richard and Caroline had a wonderful time on their Alaskan cruise. We're looking forward to the WPA picnic at Penn Scenic View on Sept. 13. Reservations for Branch 28's bus trip to this event are being taken now. To reserve your spot on the bus, call either Frank Schauer at 330-549-2935 or Steve Novak at 330-746-7704. Congratulations to Amy Toth on her recent graduation from Thiel College. After spending a summer at home with her family, she'll be off to Chicago for further educational pursuits. For your life insurance needs, call Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994 or Kathy Novak at 330-746-7704. Branch 34 Special congratulations are sent out to branch member Beth Henke and her husband David on the recent birth of their son Evan Kinsey Henke. Evan was bom May 6,2003, tipping the scales at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and stretching the tape at 22 inches. He is the grandson of Dan and Janet Primm and the great-grandson of Michael and Margaret Stefan. Janet and Dan, remember: spoil him like crazy because you can always send him home. Branch members that celebrate their birthdays in July are Mate Fischer, Paul Goettler, Yvonne Mayor, Geza Nemeth, Brandon North, Frank Petohazi, Janet Primm and her dad Michael Stefan, Stephen Spence, Jonathan Balia, Susan Karafa, Charmaine Masztak, Andy McNelis, III and a special happy 6th birthday to my grandson Donovan McNelis. We hope this year brings much health and happiness to all of you. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers three of our members who are recovering at various nursing facilities in the area: Andy Vámos, Margaret Klein and Tilly Morvay. If you would like to send them a card, please call one of the numbers at the end of this article. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA insurance and annuity policies, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 76 Philadelphia, PA by Jack Tokár A big hello to all Hungarians everywhere, especially those that were at the Hungarian Day in New Brunswick, N.J., on June 7. Even the all-day downpour could not douse the spirit of celebration. It was nice to see the familiar faces, especially those of WPA members Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Beke, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radvany, Michael Tomcsak and Joan Mauerman. The Philadelphia Hungarian Club Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Plappy Independence Day! As summer has officially arrived, so have all the activities. Among them are some events scheduled by our Hungarian community. So, mark your calendars.- Sunday, Aug. 10 - Hungarian Day sponsored by the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation, 2219 Donald Ave. Plenty of food and pastries, and music will be provided Pittsburgh, PA by Andy McNelis We at Branch 34 congratulate branch member Kathi Gullace, who received a dual masters degree in business administration and health management from Duquesne University in May 2003. Kathi is a 1998 graduate of Carlow College with a BA in management information systems. She is the daughter of members Robert and Elizabeth Gullace and granddaughter of Elizabeth Nagy. Kathi, we wish you much success in all your future endeavors. Viliin Pen Life, July 2003 17
