William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-07-01 / 7. szám
■Branch News Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Dawn D. Ward As I write this, the official beginning of summer is just around the comer, and Branch 14 has a number of fun activities planned. On July 11 a bus trip is planned to Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Erie, Pa. Two days later, a number of members will attend the Cleveland Indians baseball game. The 24th Annual WPA Golf Tournament held on July 21st will be well represented by a group of branch members, and Violet Sarosi is organizing a bus trip to the 7th Annual WPA Picnic, held on Sept. 15 at Penn Scenic View in Rockwood, Pa. Contact Violet at (440) 248-9012 for information regarding this outing. Speaking of Violet, she and her husband Ernie were the recipients of a surprise 60th anniversary party held at the First Hungarian Reformed Church on Saturday, June 16. The couple renewed their vows. The party was given by their two children, Richard and Caroline. Congratulations on a remarkable achievement. Good wishes are extended to branch member Tony France who underwent triple-bypass surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in June. As I am writing this, Tony is resting peacefully at home. We're looking forward to seeing you at future branch meetings, Tony! A special branch meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at the First Hungarian Reformed Church, Walton Hills. Contact President Caroline Lanzara at (216) 581-8979 for information regarding this meeting. The next regular Branch 14 meeting will be held Wednesday Sept. 12, at 7:30 p m. at the Bethlen Hall of the Next Deadline July 10, 2007 First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. All members are welcome to attend to help plan the Christmas party and other activities. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House Happy Independence Day to everyone. Remember to thank a vet or serviceman for making sure we keep our independence. Branch 18 had a highly successful Join Hands Day at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Ecorse, Mich. We had 50 flats of flowers and plants. I especially want to thank those who got in the dirt and made the church a showplace. Thanks to the Rev. Victor Roman, Ashley Haas (age 13), Shelby Truesdell (age 8), Carol and Doug Truesdell, Tom House, Helen Molnár, Eileen Gonzales, Kay Momtsios, Albino Reyna, Frances McGinley, Chester Pendred, Herman Carducci, Rudy Korpák, Erin and Ryan Stubbs from Cub Scout Pack #1381, Shirley Gegus, Sharon Resst, Jerry Sauve, Adrian Aguirre, Sharon and Lisa Lodico and Maria Gutierrez. We couldn't do it without your help. Thanks also to God who gave us a beautiful day, followed by two days of rain. What more could you ask for. Looking forward to more help next year. Bon voyage, Andy and Janice Gerard. Nice talking to you. Keep up the good work and have a wonderful time in Europe. Special get well wishes to Ethel Farkas, Doug Truesdell, Liz Piwowarski, Lou Deregi, Bela Imry, John Bratcher, Marge Forhan, Betty Soter, Elsie Kantor and Lou Almassy. Thank you, Emma and Rocky Borsa, for your usual super generosity. You make our raffles fantastic. Thank you to the WPA for helping to sponsor St. Francis Xavier raffle tickets again this year. Please remember in your prayers our deceased members and their families, especially Helen K. Nagy, Lena Visinare, Mary E. Szalay, Ella A. Laurain, Julius Mayoros, Frank Cherensky and Joseph Dandy. May they rest in peace. Welcome to new members Matt and Elizabeth Fleetham. Thank you, Shirley. Thanks to David and Bishop Wolfe for your thoughtfulness. Happy birthday to all our July members, especially Joe Baksa, Linda Nemes, Mike Wells, Jim Katona, Sherwin Vine, Sue Rakay, George Bolash, Victoria Gaffrey, Margaret Yesue, Ethel Farkas, Samantha Jackson, Pammy House, Irene Kar, Mark Molnár (Santa), Zachary Polakowski, Robert Bubenko, Debbie Wolfe, Mary Duzy, Paul Petiot, Steve Szabó, Frank Baksa, Eugene Szabó, Steve G. Danko, Emily Mach, Derek Mayoros, David Wolfe, Emma Borsa, Brian Monczka, Anna Sabo, Julia Nagy, Glenn Wolfe, Rose Marie Bartha, Richard Hollis, Charisse Bufford, Liz Piwowarski and Angela Schettini. May you all have many more. You're all special people. I hope you are all making plans to attend the WPA Picnic on Sept. 15. Branch 18 will have a bus leaving on Friday, Sept. 14, and returning on Saturday evening. The price for WPA members for the entire event is $75 (non-members cost is $160). That includes the bus, hotel and admission to the picnic. Please send your check as soon as possible. For more information, call me at (734) 782-4667 or (734) 782-5257. Have a wonderful summer. Call me if I can be of assistance to you. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Flappy Birthday, America! Looking forward to the next fraternal event hosted by the WPA-the golf tournament to be held July 20 and 21 at two new locations. Have you made your reservations to travel with Branch 28 to the annual 16 William Penn Life,July 2007
