William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2003-03-01 / 3. szám

Branch 14 Cleveland, OH

by Dawn D. Ward

Despite artic-like weather in northern Ohio, plans continue to heat up for Branch 14 activities. The branch will sponsor an evening at "Champions on Ice," Friday, April 18, at the Gund Arena in Cleveland. The show will feature award winning skaters, such as recent Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes, 2003 National Champion Michelle Kwan, Elvis Stojko, Rudy Galindo, Sasha Cohen, and many others. For more information and reservations, contact Branch President Caroline Lanzara at 216 581-8979.

Branch 14 welcomes the following new members: Scott Deveny, Betty Pletcher, Mary Taricska-Spoth, Verlaine Favri, Cheryl DeBono,

Kadie Michaelangelo, Maggie Michaelangelo and Charles Hartman. Many of these new members were referred by current WPA members via the WPA Recommender Program. This is a great way to earn some extra cash! Please refer all potential new members to local representative Jeff Ward at 440-838- 1200.

The next Branch 14 meeting will be held Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethlen Hall of the First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills, Ohio. All Branch 14 members are welcome and encouraged to attend to help plan summer and fall activities.

Branch 18

Lincoln Park, MI

by Barbara A. House We're almost there. The first day of spring. I know most of the United States had a really cold Winter. Tommy, Gabby and I are here in Melbourne Beach, Fla., and we also have had a cold January. We had three days below freezing. But, everyone now is starting to warm up. Think spring.

Remember our branch trip in June. Since I have been here I have re.............

Branch News

Branch 28 members gather for the branch’s Christmas party. (Photo by Frank Schauer)

ceived 11 reservations. We are very near our limit. If you want to join us in June, please let me know as soon as possible.

Please remember to pray for our members who are battling many illnesses. My good buddy, Carol Truesdell, has had a very serious heart attack. I know her wonderful husband Doug is taking good care of her. He better. I don't know what I would do without her. See you soon. Remember also Betty and Rey Holguin, Liz Piwowarski, Helen Fratengello and special friend Mike Poliska. You are all special people. You are in our prayers. Get well soon.

Special hello to A1 and Olga Wansa and Charles Nagy. Great to talk to you.

The Hungarian Arts Club of Michigan recently celebrated its annual White Rose Ball. I want to thank all of you who have supported this wonderful event. Thank you also to WPA for sponsoring a table. In attendance at that table were Chairman of the Board Anthony C. Beke and his wife Marguerite, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Korpák, Mr. and Mrs. Rey Holguin, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kantor, Helen Molnár and Rose P. Antal. Thank you very much. A wonderful time was had by all.

Please remember the families of

our deceased members in your prayers: Mary C. Chelenyak, Julius Colman Jr., Barbara S. Loechner and Veronica Yonish. Remember also the families of our astronauts who perished on the Columbia. What a horrible day that was. Pray also for Emma Collins who lost her husband Bill. Emma has been one of our Christmas singers who lead us in song at our Christmas parties for many years. May they all rest in peace with the Lord.

Happy birthday to all our March celebrants, especially Lou Almassy, Marco Marchelletta, Marie Boroznaki, Deac Sabo, Helen Ivan, Branch 18 Vice President Helen Molnár, Pius Kato, Don Boswell, Helen Papp,

Irene Merta, A1 Wansa, Mike Adorján (where have you been?) and Julia Yurko. Last, but not least, happy birthday to my husband and Gabby's daddy, Tom House. We love you. May you all celebrate many more.

Remember: I retrieve my messages from home every two or three days, so feel free to call me anytime for all your life insurance needs. WPA annuities offer the best rates you can get. Call me for information at 313- 294-3997 or 313-383-4472. We will be home at the end of March. Think Mackinaw Island in June. We would love to have you come with us.

Win ha Lib, March 2003

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