William Penn Life, 2004 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-02-01 / 2. szám
great food, refreshments and gifts. Many branch members played important roles in making the party a huge success. Our thanks go to Zita Prowse for the gifts, Sis Livingston (our new branch secretary) for wrapping them up, our great "food group" led by Lou, Bud, Sue G. and Ron, and other members who served it. Some 16 members, including Santa, were involved. We also thank the Home Office for its donation. Our bowlers our busy sharpening their skills and recruiting new members for a possible third team at this year's tournament in Cleveland. Keep up the good work Jay, Steve, Curt and Joe. Julius is our team advisor and is hopeful of our chances for success. Is it our turn to win? If any member has information or pictures they would like to share in our branch news reports, please contact Branch President Zita Prowse and she will incorporate them into future articles. For your life insurance and annuity needs, contact Charles Johns at 717-236-3516. We have great products with great rates. Tell your friends about our great fraternal society. As we start 2004, say a prayer for all our men and women in the military who protect this land of liberty. God bless them all for their commitment to the U.S. A. Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL by Joan Mauemnan Branch 590 held its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 9 at the Harbor View C.C. in Charlotte Harbor, Fla. Door prize winners were Gene Toth, Irene Franko and Helene Rosener. Gene Toth and Ilona Schmidt were winners of the halfand-half drawing. Eleanor DiGuillio won the bingo cover-all. Tentative plans were discussed for our picnic and boat ride. Those plans will be finalized at our March 9 meeting. By unanimous vote, we decided our Christmas party will be held at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. Date to be announced. Branch News Thanks to our bakers, Vi Shinski, Irene Franko and Helene Rosner. Thanks also to James Nagy, Antal Schmidt, Allen and Rosemary McCorkle and Joe Nemeth for having faith in the WPA. At our December dinner at the Plant City Hungarian Club, Joe Nemeth of St. Petersburg won first prize in the drawing-a doll dressed in Hungarian costume made by Betty Fejes. Happy birthday to Pam Damon, Joanie Mauerman, Audrey Mae Egan, Leslie Naples, Aaron Hopper and Irene Slautherbeck. For your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Mike Tomcsak at 863-858-8071. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 is traditionally a day of hearts and flowers, cupid and candy. Sometimes one special gift creates special memories that warm a person's heart. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. The WPA will celebrate its 118th anniversary on Founders Day, Feb. 21. Congratulations from Branch 800 to our National Officers, Board of Directors and Home Office staff. Gee, but time really goes by fast. Here it is time for the Lenten season soon to begin on Feb. 25, Ash Wednesday. It's a time for us all to look back and reflect and see how we can improve our own spiritual life so as to be ready for a joyful Easter. Branch 800 held its annual Christmas party with a well-filled room of adults and children. Of course, there was plenty of good, tasty food. We thank the Home Office for the monetary help and gifts which helped make the party a success. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came to give the gifts out to the kids. The WPA inspirational calendars were given out and carol singing took place. Many thanks to all those who helped in any way to make it a happy evening. It put us all in the spirit of the season. Your prayers are requested for branch member the Rev. Kenneth Griener who always attends the branch social affairs. Father Griener has been admitted to the Garvey Manor Nursing Home in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Please pray also for our men and women in the armed forces who are risking their lives as they fight the terrible scourge of terrorism throughout the world. For your life insurance needs, please call Robert Jones in Altoona at 814-942-2661. Check your current policies to see if the beneficiaries listed are up to date. If they need to be changed, call Bob and he will be happy to help you update them. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz Well, here it is...the love month...already? Happy Valentine's Day! Birthdays in the Branch 8114 area for February include: Ronald Magness, Aldo Scalise, James Snyder, James Zacherl, Shawna Huefner, Charles Ruslavage, branch officer Kevin Slike, Vicki Loll, Joseph Hargenrader, Valerie Beichner, Terry McDevitt, Anthony L. Cherico Jr., Mary Cummins, Katherine Delaney, Joan Donahue, John Sayut, William Cotherman, Richard Hurst, Jacob Rice, Lawrence Gatesman Jr., Christine Wells, Tannya Best and Barbara Niederriter. Wow! Lots of birthdays in the love month. Best wishes for a happy, fun-filled birthday. Branch 8114 was saddened by the news that longtime member Thomas Selker had passed away. The branch sends its deepest sympathy to his family. Tax time is here and so are taxdeferred annuities. If you have any questions concerning annuities, life insurance, retirement plans or related topics, you may call me at anytime at 412-821-1837, or write to me at P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. My e-mail address is noreenbunny.fritz@ verizon.net. Wishing blessings to you, your family and pets. Love is a thing that is not just for Valentine's Day. Love is never out of season. 18 WÍ11ÍU POM Life, February 2004
