William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2013-06-01 / 6. szám

Branch News

Branch 10

Barton, OH

Branch 40

Martins Ferry, OH

Branch 248

Monaville, WV

Branch 349

Weirton, WV

Branch 8164

Steubenville, OH

by Joyce Nicholson Hello from the WPA branches in Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Monaville!

Warmer weather has finally arrived in the greater Ohio Valley, and our branches have already been busy enjoying the pleasant temperatures while gathering and delivering the spring food basket donations to area food pantries. All five of our branches donated baskets to organizations in their local communities (see photos at right). Everyone was so very appreciative of these much needed donations. It was uplifting to see the good these offerings would provide.

If you find yourself in Washington, D.C., around the July 4th holiday taking in the beautiful fireworks displays, be sure to visit the upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

It's an annual 10-day event on the National Mall and celebrates cultural traditions from around the world. This year, Hungary is a featured country and will be presenting its cultural heritage, folk art and food.

For information about branch activities please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238.

Branch 14

Cleveland, OH

by Richard E. Sarosi We hope all our WPA mothers enjoyed a beautiful Mother's Day. Thank you for all that you do for us and your families.

We hope our members also took time to remember those who gave their lives in the service of our coun-18 0 June 2013 0 William Penn Life

Ohio Valley branches help spread the Fraternal Spirit

(1) Joyce Nicholson (r) presents a basket from Branch 8164 Steubenville, Ohio, to the Rev. Ashley Steel at the Urban Mission.

(2) A basket from Branch 349 Weirton, W.Va., aiding the Weirton Community Bread Basket was gratefully accepted by Program Administrator Tara Shepard and volunteer Beryl Darby.

(3) Branch 10 Barton, Ohio, donated a basket which assisted Katherine Wall and those who reside with the Catholic Women's Corps at The Apostolate for Family Consecration in Bloomingdale, Ohio.

(4) Lizzie Napolitan (r), director of the House of the Carpenter in Wheeling W.Va., accepts a basket donated by Branch 248 Monaville, W.Va., from Joyce Nicholson.

(5) Joyce Nicholson also presented a basket donated by Branch 40 Martins Ferry, Ohio, to MaJ. Louis Patrick, who accepted the donations on behalf of the Belmont County Salvation Army Homeless Shelter.