William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-07-01 / 7. szám
Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel with Father Gabriel officiating. We at Branch 34 extend our deepest sympathy to her family and pray that she may rest in peace. Branch 132 South Bend, IN by Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Branch 132 will host its annual free picnic on Sunday, Aug. 7, at Potowatomi Park, Pavillion No. 1, South Bend, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. The Branch will provide meat items, non-alcoholic beverages, dinner plates, plastic dinnerware and napkins. Each member is entitled to bring a non-member as a guest. Also, each family should provide a covered dish or dessert to share. For details and directions, call Alex or Anna Horvath at 574-232-9451, or call the office at 574-287-8245 and leave a message. We hope to see you, your family and your friends at our picnic. It promises to be a great time for everyone. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Congratulations to Andrew Paul Garofoli, this year's recipient of Branch 800's annual monetary award. This award is given to the graduating male senior who earns the highest grades in religion class at Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona. Andy is the son of Gary and Jane Garofoli of Altoona. Along with the branch award, Andy also received the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholarship Award. He also was named to the all-conference first team in baseball and allconference second team in football. Andrew is a member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Altoona where he completed his elementary education and middle school. At Bishop Guilfoyle, Andrew was a member of the National Honor Branch News Society and completed 25 hours of community service each year. Andrew (pictured at left) and his class graduated on May 27 during ceremonies held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, with the Most Rev. Joseph Adamec, bishop of the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese, as celebrant. Andrew will attend classes in the fall at Wilkes University where he receeived the Wilkes Presidential Scholarship. He wishes to be a pharmacist, following in the footsteps of his father and mother. His hobbies include weightlifting and Building II, fishing, hunting and (when possible) attending Altoona Curve baseball games. Good luck to Andy and all graduating seniors. Branch 800 will host its picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Highland Park. For reservations, call me at 814-695-0213 by July 27. Congratulations to Rodger and Janet Frank of Altoona who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. We hope you both have many more anniversaries. Happy birthday to George T. Keller, who will celebrate his 85th birthday on July 4. He is residing at the Veteran's Home in Hollidaysburg, Pa. He still remembers past branch members who used to attend meetings with him. God bless you, George. For your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Bob Jones at 814- 942-2661. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz This Fourth of July, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, let us take a few quiet moments to send thoughts of support and love to the soldiers that are fighting for our freedom. Let us remember often all the men and women that have sacrificed their lives and health for us. A goal achieved—that's graduation! Congratulations and best wishes to all the graduates. Happy birthday greetings this month to branch members Edward Osterried, Margaret Gatesman, James Collett, Chris Niederriter, Diana Reinsel, Roger Steiner, Anthony Bagileo, Robert Leonard, Ashley Aaron, Keyne Rice, Margaret Rice, Justin Black, Joseph Fescenmyer, Dana Ochs, Robert Schwabenbauer, Gerald Gatesman and James Amato. Make a promise to yourself on your birthday to do whatever it is that makes you happy because you are someone special. Speaking of someone special, the entire WPA wishes Bemie Drab a speedy recovery. We hope you will feel better soon. Come on, Bemie: we're rooting for you. Branch meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. We are currently making plans for our annual steak fry. Remember: you can earn referral dollars through our Recommender Program. It's very easy to earn cash awards for each child and adult you recommend and is issued a WPA insurance policy. If I can be of assistance with your life insurance needs, annuities, IRAs or pension plans, contact me at 412- 821-1837 or write to P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. My email address is noreenbunny.fritz@ verizon.net. Branch 8121 St. Marys, PA by Margaret Marconi Instead of a picnic, our branch will hold a special lunch at a nearby restaurant, followed by a meeting and games at St. Marys Parochial School Annex, on Wednesday, July 6. Our dear friend Clarence Emmers passed away recently. He was our vice president for many years. He was a kind and good man. We will miss him. We pray God will hold him tight and love him. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family. William Penn Life, July 2005
