William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)

2006-10-01 / 10. szám

Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak So hard to believe that with the arrival of this publication, the annual picnic will be but another wonderful memory. I'll have more to report on this event in the next issue. What a great day Frank and Mary Schauer, Steve Novak and I had as we attended the final day of the Hungar­ian Heritage Experience at Penn Sce­nic View. We were very impressed by the enthusiasm of all the students and instructors. The stories of the week's activities were very interesting and, needless to say, a wonderful meal was served. We commend all those responsible for hosting this week of learning and sharing. A big "thank you" goes to Anthony and Marguerite Beke for stopping in Youngstown to attend the Hungarian Day festival. We really enjoyed their visit. Sorry you couldn't stay longer. On Sept. 10, a very nice crowd gathered for the 21st Hungarian Heri­tage Day hosted by the Youngstown American Hungarian Club. Sándor Tollas Sr. was honored for his many years of dedicated involvement in the local Hungarian community, includ­ing his years as manager of the Youngstown soccer team and as scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 72. The hand-carved canes Sándor has created, along with other hand-carved items, were on display. There was also a very nice photo display of him with his family and friends. Way to go, Uncle San. It was a well-deserved honor. Joining us at this event were long­time friends from New Jersey, Lew, Lucille and Charlie. It was a great day of reminiscing and catching up. Our only regret was that they couldn't join us for the bus trip to Penn Scenic View. Another big "thank you" goes to all those in the WPA family who made it possible for me to be chosen by the National Fraternal Congress of America as one of its Fraternal MVPs. I truly appreciate the honor. Remember: Tickets for the annual Christmas scholarship raffle are Branch News available. Call Steve at (330) 746-7704 if you need tickets. Anyone interested in joining us on our bus trip to Penn Scenic View Oct. 21 for the 50th anniversary com­memoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution should call Frank Schauer at (330) 549-2935. Congratulations to all those special people celebrating birthdays or anni­versaries this month, especially Terry and Betty Check, who are celebrating 25 years together. Our sincere condolences to all families who have recently lost a loved one. For answers to your questions about life insurance or annuities, or if you have news to share, please call Kathy Novak at (330) 746-7704 or Alan Szabó at (330) 482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA Congratulations to Branch 34 member Caroline Ann Colleran (left) who received a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree June 11 from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Colleran of South Park, Pa., is the daugher of Yvonne A. Colleran. Dr. Colleran is a past recipient of grants from the William Penn Frater­nal Association Scholarship Founda­tion. Her brother Brian is one of this year's scholarship recipients. We salute Dr. Colleran and wish her the best of luck and success as she begins her career. Branch 76 Philadelphia, PA by Jack Tokár ITello and greetings to everyone! It is a joy to think of all those whom I met at the WPA meetings. Among those were Mr. Szabó and Mr.Balia who asked me the meaning of the old Hungarian saying "ejnye ejnye." It means "sorry, sorry. This phrase expresses perfectly my feelings of "sorry, sorry" that we could not have the planned bus trip to the WPA picnic in September. There were not enough people signed up to fill even one quarter of a bus. Tbis was a very great disappointment to me. I was looking forward to having a jolly old good time Hungarian-style with many of my WPA friends and our "Philadelphia Hungarians." We appreciate all those who did sign up for the trip to the picnic: Joseph and Joyce Nemath, Rose and László Szabó, Anna Vinkoci, and Gyöngyi & Zoltán Harta and their group of friends. We were sorry to disappoint you all. Since the old Philadelphia Hungar­ian Club building was sold, we are presently having our meetings at the The Danube Swabian Club (Duna Swab Club) at 1277 Southampton Road, Philadelphia. It is just one or two blocks up the street from our former club building. (The Swabs are Germans who lived in Hungary for centuries.) The people at the Danube Swabian Club have been very wel­coming to the members of the Hungar­ian Club. We celebrated St. Steven's Day there in August. Best wishes to Helen Vida. We hope your arm is getting better and that you and Feri had a good vaca­tion. I am amazed that so many WPA people speak Hungarian so well, especially those who are third-genera­tion (or more) Americans. This ability to speak Hungarian well is particu­larly true of A1 and Betty Vargo, An­thony and Marguerite Beke, and the Radvanys. I am very proud that you all keep up your heritage. It is so easy to forget, but it is a beautiful language. A1 Vargo, thank you for the call. It is nice of you to think of people in Slovakia who are in need. Al, also thank you for the picture. We wish "Happy Birthday" to all those who have celebrated birthdays in the past month and in the next. Let us know of any special happenings in your lives: anniversaries, gradua­tions, etc. Best wishes to all those who have returned to school, whether 16 William Penn Life, October 2006

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