William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch News Members of Branch 19 and the Bayard Street Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick, N.J. handed out these special Halloween baskets to local children last October. best gift, being made in the USA. We see so many of those in our community looking for jobs. We know of 41 men living in tents in New Brunswick, and several women who live in the streets. One of those women comes to our coffee hour every Sunday and stays for services. Some of the men also come, and they help us. At the end of December, we gave food, clothes, toiletries and Walgreen's gift cards to the needy. One of our members donates four gift cards every month. Those who come for assistance also get a number when they enter, and we hold a drawing for $25. When you have nothing, it's thrilling to receive $25. God bless you with good health in 2013. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak We hope all our readers have been staying healthy with all the flu bugs going around. Old Man Winter has been kind to us in Youngstown so far, but it is still not spring, so anything is possible. Just a reminder: Branch 28's meetings are usually held the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Boardman Eat n' Park restaurant. Please call me to confirm the actual date and place of the meeting. The official WPA calendar of events has been posted, so be sure to mark your calendars at home and get your reservations in on time to be sure you are a part of the great fraternal events WPA has planned for us. What a great travel log "Flat Stanley" provided for all those planning a trip to Hungary. Nice job, Richard! We wish all those with birthdays or anniversaries—especially the WPA —a wonderful year. Get well wishes to all those under the weather, especially Jerry Schauer, Frank Tobias, Irene Devlin, Sándor Tollas Sr. and Maria Goda. Our deepest sympathy is extended to all who have recently lost a loved one. Special thoughts to those who may have been affected by the tragic shooting in Connecticut. Do you have inquiries about branch activities or have news to share? Please give me a call at 330- 746-7704. Happy Valentine's Day! Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis Well, by now everyone should be getting back into the "groove" from the hectic holidays. Please take a moment and pray for all our service men and women, especially those in harm's way. A special "Happy Birthday" to branch member Carmella DeBlasio on her 87th birthday. Birthday wishes go out to all branch members celebrating their birthdays. May you all have many, many more. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 412-421-6031. For information about William Penn Association life insurance and annuity plans, please contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 412-431-6035. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ by Christine Baldyga We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and that good health and happiness continue into the new year. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Barillo family on the passing of a dear friend and long-time member of Branch 51, Martha Barillo. Martha participated in the activities of the branch for many years and attended many WPA functions. She was proud of her Hungarian heritage and a dear friend to many. Remember all of our deceased members in our prayers, especially Martha Barillo. May they rest in peace. Branch 59 Windber, PA by Margaret Popovnak Greetings from Branch 59.1 would like to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Margaret (Kurcsics) Popovnak, President and Coordinator of Branch 59. Our members hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My cousin, Shirley Rakoczy- Pryzwara (past president of Branch 59), passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2012. She is surely missed by all. It will be hard to replace her as president, but I will try to do my best. On Nov. 14, we had a branch meeting at my home during which we elected the following officers: Margaret Popovnak, president; and Barbara Hancharik, secretary-treasurer. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday Feb. 13, at 6:00 p.m. at Mimo's Restaurant in Windber. I am inviting all members to attend this William Penn Life 0 February 2013 ° 19
