William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch News ABOVE: Members and friends of Branch 59 enjoyed the branch's annual Chhstmas party held Dec. 2. RIGHT: Santa spends some time with young members and their parents during a Christmas party hosted by Branch 88 on Dec. 16. meeting. We will discuss upcoming events and fundraisers for our branch throughout 2013. If you plan on attending, please either call me at 814-322-4146 or email me at margaretpopovnak@hotmail.com. Thank you. Our branch had its Christmas party on Dec. 2 at the Slovak Educational Club on Jackson Avenue, Windber. We invited members and children to attend. Our turn out was wonderful. Members and some non-members came. All had a good time. A total of 17 children attended, ranging in age from 6 months to 17 years. They all enjoyed themselves by dancing and playing games. I thank everyone who attended the party, especially my sisters and daughters who volunteered to help get everything ready, and my nephews who helped with setup and cleanup. Thank you all. It was greatly appreciated. We served pizza, chicken tenders, garden salad and rolls, along with antipasto salad, rigatoni, soda and too many delicious desserts and candies to mention. I also thank the Home Office for sending us the wonderful gift cards for McDonald's and all the surprises in the party bags. The children enjoyed the gifts in their treat bags. My sisters and I had a pleasant surprise in December—a visit from our Aunt Mary (Vince) Tirpák from Branch 18 Lincoln Park, Mich. My cousins Sandra (Tirpák) Stocks and Alexander Tirpák—Mary's children—drove to Pennsylvania for a short but wonderful visit. I must thank cousin Sandra for coming to decorate my Christmas tree with all her lovely homemade bows. My tree was absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Sandra and Alex for bringing your mother. While they were here, we went to Hooversville where my Aunt Mary was raised. She saw the old school that she attended. We also visited Holy Family Cemetery where her father is buried. He passed away in 1936. We also visited St. Mary's Hungarian Roman Catholic Cemetery in Windber where Mary's mother and sisters are buried. Her mother, Rose (Vince) Josvay passed away in 1974. Sisters are Anna (Vince) Kurcsics, Elizabeth (Vince) Rakoczy, and Margaret (Vince) Rakoczy. I am sure this visit brought back pleasant memories for her. By the way, Mary Tirpák is 90 years young. She also had two brothers now deceased, they are: William Vince of Cleveland, Ohio, and John Vince of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you have moved in recent months, please notify the Home Office or me with your new address. It is important that your records are up to date. We would like to extend congratulations to all who have celebrated birthdays or anniversaries in December. We would also like to send get well wishes to all members who were sick or hospitalized in December, and our deepest sympathy to all who may have lost a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember our Armed Forces service men and women that could not be home for the holidays. Branch 88 Rural Valley, PA by Joe Chobody Members and guests of Branch 88 gathered Dec. 16 for our family Christmas party. Christmas carols played as the children lined up to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Treat bags were distributed, and refreshments were served. Thanks to all who attended the party. Special thanks to the Home Office for the generous financial help and the items for the treat bags. Also, thanks to Kathy and Dennis Chobody, Sandy and Sam Mikita and Joe Chobody for making the party a success. Prior to the party, the monthly meeting was held and branch officers were elected for 2013-2014. All officers were re-elected: Dennis Chobody, president; Sam Mikita, secretary-treasurer; and Tom Baculik, Jack Baculik and Joe Chobody, auditors. Good luck in 2013. Here's hoping all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Branch 89 Homestead, PA by Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec Branch 89, led by a welcoming address from Branch President John S. Toth Jr., held its annual family Christmas party Dec. 1 at the Brunswick Playmor Bowling Lanes in Pittsburgh. This marked the third 20 0 February 2013 0 William Penn Life
