William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News A date to remember Deadline for submissions to our magazine is the 10th day of each month. If you have any questions, please contact John E. Lovász tollfree at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135. Hungarian events and meetings. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost a loved one at this emotional time of year. We remember each of you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. A Branch 249 meeting will be held in January 2016, date, time and location to be in the next issue. Until then, please have a safe and joyous Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovasz Branch 296's family Christmas party was held right after Thanksgiving, and since it's too early to report on it right now, I'll share this with you next month. But, we're hoping that each of you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and are preparing for Christmas and the end of 2015. For our members who are recovering from illness, please know that we wish you well and that you are remembered in our thoughts. We also remember family and friends who we lost in this earthly life throughout 2015. God grant them eternal rest and watch over their loved ones. Wishing Diana Borland, Noreen Fritz, Martha Schuler and all of our "December babies" a terrific birthday. Enjoy your special day, and we wish you many more! A shout out to my daughter Leanne Lovász who will receive her B.A. degree from Saint Vincent College on Dec. 19. Dad, Grandpa John and I are looking forward to watching you walk across that stage to accept your diploma. Well done, Leanne. As this year ends, I look back 100 years. On Christmas Eve 1914, the Great War, as it was then widely known, came to a brief pause. German soldiers along the Western Front began singing "Stille Nacht," with British soldiers offering a return serenade of "Silent Night"-- the same song with the same sentiment, but in different languages. During the brief ceasefire, soldiers from both sides met in the middle of "no-man's land," offering cigarettes and home-baked gifts to the enemy in gestures of goodwill.There were documented reports of pick-up soccer games between the soldiers and a mutual agreement to retrieve the bodies of fallen combatants for burial. These events were completely spontaneous. The killing stopped and resumed after some respite. In 1915, despite orders from the high command on both sides against such fraternization, a Christmas truce happened again, if briefly. This truce was to be the last, as 1916 would unfold to the epic battles fought in WWI. The loss of life throughout 1916 due to the war would be described as "appalling." That was 100 years ago. What has humankind learned from this as wars are still fought and peace throughout our world seems unattainable? I wonder. Our branch will be taking a break from meetings this winter. Our next branch meeting will be in March. In the meantime, you may contact me anytime if you have any branch news or personal milestones that you would like to share. Either write me at makelly367@verizon.net or call me at 724-274-5318. For your life insurance and annuity needs, contact Noreen Fritz at 412-821-1837 or at noreenbunny.fritz@ verizon.net. God bless you with good health, good company and a good sense of humor. Merry Christmas! Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA by Dora S. McKinsey What an exciting time of the year, especially for the little ones. The anticipation of Christmas morning is almost too much to bear for the children. May you all have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. I hope we all remember the real reason for the season-the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our two youngest grandchildren have been members of WPA since birth and are covered by the Special Juvenile to Age 25 plan of insurance. This plan costs only $25 a year and provides $20,000 of term life insurance to age 25. One nice feature of this plan is that when the member turns age 25, they will be offered a chance to convert up to $20,000 of insurance to a permanent plan without any evidence of insurability, and permanent plans build cash value. Consider this plan for your children and grandchildren. Grandparents: This can be used as a Christmas gift for those precious little ones. During this Christmas season, may we all give thanks for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. There are many who are struggling to put food on the table for their families. Please remember those less fortunate and make a donation to your local food pantry. Let us not forget that the holiday season is especially difficult for those who have lost a loved one. It might brighten their day if you remember to write them a short note letting them know you are thinking of them. Several Branch 352 members, including me, recently volunteered to prepare and serve meals for Cub Scout Troop 611 at their fall campout held at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in Schuykill Haven, Pa. What a great group of kids. So many of them came into the kitchen to help with the dishes and even mop the floors. If they are any indication of the generosity and selflessness of 22 ° December 2015 0 William Penn Life
