William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2016-11-01 / 11. szám

Branch News Congratulations to Dottie Hofele, a long­time member of Branch 249, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Please RSVP your headcounts for adults and children attending as we always try to provide a Christmas gift for each child who attends. We also try to reserve seating as the restaurant gets very busy. Please contact Janos P. Burus at 574-287-0590 or John E. Burus at john.e.burus@honeywell. com. As in years past, the branch will provide all the pizza and soft drinks. The next Branch 132 business meeting will be held on Dec. 6 at the Martin's Supermarket deli (second floor) on Ireland Road at 6:00 p.m. Branch 226 McKeesport, PA by Judit Ganchuk Happy birthday wishes to all our members celebrating their special day this month. Also, happy wed­ding anniversary to all those cel­ebrating this month. We ask that you keep all those affected by Hurricane Matthew in your prayers; it was the first Catego­ry 5 Atlantic hurricane since Hurri­cane Felix in 2007. On Nov. 1, All Saints Day, many Hungarian-Americans will go to cemeteries to visit their loved ones' graves and pay their respects with flowers or light candles at home. Take time to remember your family members who have passed and the positive impact they had on you. Keep our military, here and abroad, in your thoughts and prayers. Veterans Day is a good opportunity to discuss veterans' sacrifices from within your family or neighborhood. If you're able to, please support them by attending a local Veterans Day program or parade. I want to welcome all of the new Branch 226 members, and also congratulate the new scholarship recipients this year: R. J. Harris, Syd­ney Keremes, Zachary Rubosky and Amy Yuhouse. This year's children's Christmas party will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Free Hungarian Reformed Church in McKeesport. Please RSVP to the phone number below so we can plan accordingly. The November branch meeting is held the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at Branch Presi­dent Malvene Heyz's home. Please call 412-751-1898 for directions. We welcome all members. Remember, if you sign up your friend or family member for life in­surance, you're eligible to receive a cash reward. Take a look at the back cover of this issue for details. Do you have good news you'd like us to share? Call the phone number above to get your news published. Lastly, as our members prepare for the family-focused Thanksgiving holiday, I leave you with this anony­mous quote I found: "Families are like branches on a tree - they grow in different directions, yet the roots remain as one." Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt It's November. Fall is here. Colored foliage, apples, pumpkin pie -- yum! And speaking of yum, Thanksgiv­ing is later this month. What a great time of year. Not good for the waist­line, but that's okay; it's the start of the Holiday season. October in Dayton brought a lot of good times, too. The Hungarian National Dance Ensemble gave a rousing performance commemorat­ing the 1956 Hungarian uprising against the Soviet Union's rule and celebrating the roots of Hungarian folk dance. What a great show in Dayton. Thank you, WPA, for being a sponsor to help bring such a great cultural gem to the Gem City. The Magyar Club's Gulyás Fest was as delicious as always and a great time meeting with local friends, many who are WPA members. Back to the present time, Branch 249 is holding its bi-annual election of officers. This will take place Sat­urday, Nov. 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Queen of Martyrs Church, McAuley Hall. Please come and support the branch. Just like the national election, your vote counts. I hope you voted in that election, too. On Dec. 4, the Magyar Club of Dayton will host its Christmas party at 1:00 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Golf Club, 6001 Salem Ave., Clayton. Cost of the dinner is $20 per person. Contact Michele Daley-LaFlame at 937-771-0045 for reservations. The long-anticipated Branch 249 children's Christmas party will be held Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton. Please be there on time as the entertainment will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. This year, we will be entertained again by a local favorite, comedian and ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgam. The kids and I love his puppets. And don't forget the other special guest of the day, Santa Claus, who will be there to get the Christmas wishes of the young and young-at-heart. And, of course, a delicious lunch will be served as usual. Cost is free to mem­bers and $10 for adult guests. Get well wishes to all who have been ill or hospitalized, especially Michele Daley-LaFlame, Donnie Du­gan, Liz Hewitt, Linda Kertesz, Jesse Stefanies and Karen Vance. We hope you all feel better soon. We extend our sympathy to those who have recently lost a loved one. And please remember all our veterans Nov. 11, who helped to preserve our freedom in this great country of ours. That's all for now. Stay safe and spend like you're a millionaire on Black Friday. Arghhhhhhhhh! Christmas is coming. WILLIAM PENN LIFE 0 November 2016 ° 25

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