William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-10-01 / 10. szám
Branch News Branch 28 member Frank Schauer was honored for his many years of dedicated service to the Hungarian American community during Youngstown, Ohio's, Magyar Nap on Aug. 12. WPA Chair of the Board Barbara A. House, Vice Chair William J. Bero and National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán. They helped prepare the food on Sunday morning and spent the day with those in attendance. During the program, Branch 28 honored Frank Schauer for his many years of dedication to the Hungarian community. He has been involved with the Youngstown Hungarian Federation, Freedom Fighters, local Hungarian churches, WPA and the Hungarian radio program. He was quite surprised to receive this recognition, with his family in attendance. On Aug. 14, several WPA Board members joined Chair Barbara House at the International Village in McKeesport, Pa. In spite of some rain, we had a great dinner and enjoyed the performance by the William Penn Association Magyar Folk Dancers. The event proved to be a memorable one for dancer and Home Office employee Judit Borsay. After the performance, her boyfriend, Perry Ganchuk, proposed to her and she accepted. Best wishes go to both of them on this joyous occasion. On Aug. 18 and 19, a WPA booth was set up in Toledo, Ohio, for the annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival. This was the first year that this event was held over two days. It proved to be much fun seeing so many people enjoying the great weather and experiencing so much Hungarian food, culture, merchandise, music and activities. Many other events were held during this time. We were happy to attend and share Hungarian experiences at the Hiram picnic, the Lorain Hungarian Day, the Akron Club End of Summer festival, the Canfield Fair International Booth and the Cleveland Scouts picnic. The most recent event was the WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest. In spite of the rainy weather, a wonderful time was had. Plenty of good food and great fraternalism was shared by all those attending. The music warmed the chill of the day away and kept everyone happy. We thank the committee for providing so much food and entertainment for everyone. We can't wait for the 2013 picnic. All Branch 28 travelers had a wonderful time and are looking forward to the next one. Earlier I mentioned the Canfield Fair. I should also mention that the fair's International Booths were celebrating their 50th anniversary. The Hungarian booth was originally handled by the Youngstown Federation. Then, in the 1970s Robert Horvath took over handling it until several years ago when he retired, leaving his daughter Paula to carry on the tradition. We had a nice time sitting in the booth again, especially since Paula Horvath, Steve Novak and I were on the float 50 years ago during the opening parade of the International Booths. Welcome home, Frank and Mary Schauer. Frank spent time in Florida with his grandson Jeremy while Mary traveled to Germany with son Frank, daughter-in-law Liz and granddaughter Rachel. The trip to Germany was to help Rachel get settled in as she is beginning her college courses. Best of luck, Rachel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Isaac. Get well wishes to Irene Delvin, Jim Robertson, Arlene Csornán and Joan Mauerman. Many happy wishes to all those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, especially to John and Helen Kaluczky on 74 years of wedded bliss and to Frank and Mary Schauer. For your life insurance needs, please call Kathy Novak at 330-746- 7704 or Alan Szabó at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis Welcome fall! What a picnic! The rain didn't stop people from coming from every location to Scenic View for the WPA Picnic-A Great Fratemal-Fest Sept 8. We had a great turnout. It is great to see so many people enjoying themselves. The food, music, Chinese auction, raffles and especially the people you haven't seen in a while make everything worthwhile. The hard work preparing for the picnic is so gratifying when so many compliments are received about the picnic. What fraternalism! Many, many thanks to all Branch 34 chefs, volunteers, the Home Office and last, but certainly not least (couldn't do it without you) Endre and family. Way to go, everyone! Remember in your prayers our servicemen and women both here and overseas. Happy and healthy birthday wishes go out to everyone celebrating their birthdays in October, especially our dear friend and Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey. Happy 80th and many, many more. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity policies, please contact Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. 20 0 October 2012 0 William Penn Life
