William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2015-09-01 / 9. szám

Branch News September also marks the end of the summer season, the beginning of school and the start of the football season (Go Buckeyes!). Also this month, we celebrate Pa­triot's Day on Sept. 11. It has been 14 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our next branch meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1. at 4:30 p.m. at the Hungarian Reformed Church, located at 365 Woodrow Ave. in Columbus. The Hungarian Reformed Church will host a program,"Life Stories of Two Local Hungarians," on Sun­day, Sept. 13 following the 10:00 a.m. service. Soup will be served at 11:15 a.m., followed by the program beginning at 11:40. It will feature Csaba Sukod, a reporter for WSYX­­TV, who was born in Transylvania. Also speaking will be Sándor Kocsis, who escaped from Hungary as a child, grew up in Columbus and became a lawyer. Mark your calendars for our an­nual Christmas party to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5. We will be mailing out information in November. We congratulate all those cele­brating birthdays, anniversaries and additions to their families. Get well wishes go to all that have been ill or hospitalized. Hope all have a speedy recovery. We also extend our sincere sym­pathy to all that have recently lost a loved one. Remember them in your prayers. For all your life insurance and an­nuity needs, or if you have any news you would like to share, please con­tact Debbie Lewis at 614-875-9968 or e-mail DAL9968@aol.com. Branch 226 McKeesport, PA by Judit Ganchuk We wish a happy birthday and happy anniversary to all those cel­ebrating in September! Our McKeesport branch is excited for a new school year for all of our members. Think of this school year as a clean slate on which you have the opportunity to grow more than you did last year. This can apply to us grown ups, too. This summer, our William Penn Association Magyar Folk Dancers enjoyed food, fellowship and great music at Kenny wood's Hungar­ian Day and McKeesport's ethnic food fest, International Village. Our dancers form a tight-knit community of young people selflessly focused on the big picture, representing the positive values of our Hungarian heritage. At Kennywood, it was truly awe-inspiring to watch the Nógrád Táncegyüttes, a professional dance group from Hungary, per­form live. We'll have photos of this wonderful group next month. If you have moved or need to up­date your beneficiaries, please con­tact the Home Office or your WPA agent. If you have a little one in your family, remember our juvenile term life insurance is a great gift. Please keep all those who have lost a loved one in your thoughts and prayers. Also, keep our military personnel, both home and abroad, in your thoughts and prayers. Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Summer is just about over. Vaca­tions have been taken and school has started (sorry kids). Labor Day is here. Originally organized to celebrate various labor associations' contributions to the United States economy, Labor Day is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many past and present WPA mem­bers worked in coal mines, factories and steel mills, contributing greatly to America's rise to the greatest eco­nomic power on Earth. This nation's success may not have been possible without the trade and labor unions. I won't argue the pros and cons of these organizations. This is not the forum. But, many good things came from these groups and helped expand the middle class to include many more hardworking families. Speaking of labor and good things, thank you to all the local members who volunteered to cook and serve the annual Branch 249 Chicken Páprikas Dinner celebrating St. Ste­phen's Day scheduled for Aug. 23.1 am sure the food was delicious, the cookies and pastries extra sweet and a great time was had by all attend­ing. Can't wait for next year! Looking forward, The Magyar Club of Dayton is having a bacon fry on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Sinclair Park where Riverside dead-ends into Shoop Mill Road. Members and friends should contact the Magyar Club officers to let them know how many people to expect. Also, please bring a dish to share. Bacon and the fixings will be sup­plied by the club. Mark your calendars for the an­nual branch Christmas party on Dec. 13. We will have special entertain­ment this year with comedy juggler and ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn performing at 1:00 p.m. and, of course, a visit from Santa. This is your last chance to get or add life insurance with no health questions asked. WPA is saying thank you to all our members. The offer expires Sept. 30, so contact Anne Marie and Mark Schmidt at 937-667-1211 or Michele Daley-La Flame at 937-671-0045. So, as this year streaks by, may your favorite college and pro foot­ball team be ready to win. Go Bucks and Browns! Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovász We are heading into autumn, my favorite season. And, Branch 296's way of greeting the change of seasons is another bacon roast. We reintroduced this event last year and anticipate making it an annual gathering of family and friends. Branch 296 invites you to join us on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Oakmont, located directly behind Riverview High School, at the end of the Hulton Bridge. If you're using a GPS device, the address is: Riverside Park, 200 Hulton Road, Oakmont. Parking is available in the high school parking lot and is within a short walking dis­tance of our pavilion. Look for the red, white and green balloons and signs. Great food, smiles, and good conversation will await you. Plus, this beautiful park has basketball and tennis courts, a fun playground for the kids and a track to walk off 20 0 September 2015 0 William Penn Life

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