William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-05-01 / 5. szám
Branch News services Kayla and Gina of the Community Bread Basket in Weirton, W.Va., graciously accept items donated by the members of Branch 349. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak Happy spring! Northeastern Ohio had several unusual snow storms in early April. Still, the brightly colored spring flowers were strong enough to survive. On March 13, the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation hosted a commemorative event for the 1848 Hungarian War of Independence. The program consisted of Leslie Polgar reciting the poem "Nemzeti Dal" and presenting the story of Petőfi Sándor and his family. Laura Polgar performed several violin solos, and Endre Csornán spoke on Hungarian struggles in our early history, as well as on Hungarians resettling in America. Joe Losoncy performed several melodies on the keyboard. Following the program, those in attendance shared fellowship as well as a light luncheon. By the time this publication is issued, the bowling tournament will be another WPA fraternal memory. So, let's get ready for the scholarship golf weekend now. If you are interested in attending the Lake County Captains Hungarian Heritage Night on Saturday, June 25, please give me a call for more information. What a wonderful job the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel did on the Paprika event on March 12. It was an elegant evening, which WPA National Directors Richard Sarosi, Albert Frate and I got to enjoy with our guests for the evening. Congratulations to Bettyann Nagy on becoming one of the members of the Millcreek Park naturalist group to have an article on the European starling published in our local newspaper, The Youngstown Vindicator. Cleveland State University has established a new endowed scholarship in honor of National Director Richard Sarosi for his volunteer work at and support of CSU's Levin College. What a wonderful honor! Richard will participate in the selection of the recipient. Students seeking the grant must have an interest, involvement and participation in the Hungarian culture and community. Congrats! Well deserved. Good job, Travis Schauer, on being chosen as a member of Columbiana High School's National Honor Society. He earned community service credits by working at local Hungarian events. On April 9, the Cleveland Hungarian Museum hosted a very nice event, the release of Richard Gräber's book, Csárdás. The founder of the now disbanded dance production "Csárdás" spoke on how the group was started with both Hungarian and non-Hungarian performers and the many accomplishments they achieved over the past 20 years. It was quite an enjoyable and informative event. Best wishes on their retirement to Frank and Mary Schauer. Also, happy days of leisure to National Director Anne Marie Schmidt as she begins a new chapter in her life as a retiree from the daily 8 to 5 routine. Get well wishes to all those not feeling up to par these days, especially WPA National Director Albert Frate and Nancy Breznai. Hoping all our birthday and anniversary celebrants have a great day. Sincere sympathy is extended to all those who have recently lost a loved one. Insurance needs? Please call Kathy at 330-746-7704 or Alan at 330-482-9994. Remember to give the mothers in our lives a well-deserved special Mother's Day. As Memorial Day approaches, keep in mind all those currently serving our country as well as all those who have served over the years. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis Well, they say April showers bring May flowers, but I wonder if that includes the snow showers we had in April? Our weather was more 'spring like" in early March! Hopefully, this is not a portent of things to come. WPA has too many good things planned for the coming 24 ° May 2016 0 William Penn Life Julie of The House of The Carpenter in Wheeling W.Va., thanked the members of Branch 40 for their donation of food and other items.
