William Penn, 1956 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1956-09-05 / 9. szám

September 19, 1956 PAGE 7 William HOME OFFICE HOLDS ANNUAL PICNIC Fair weather and an aura of extraordinary congeniality combined to make the yearly Home Office out­ing, held August 29, 1956 at North Park, the best such affair in years since the inception of this summer event for the officers and for the employees. Fortune as regards the state of the atmosphere was very beneficent to this gathering of the Home Office personnel and their guests. A sum­mer with almost daily rain and con­tinual cool temperatures made a rare exception, as it were, to give us an altogether sunny day without any precipitation and raised the mercury to. the summer normal. We are in­debted to the elements. Just before noon the Home Office closed and the entire force, with the exception of National Auditor John Sabo and a few of his helpers who had left earlier to ready things, was then transported to beautiful North Park. This being the first such outing since the merger, a chartered bus •was added to join the caravan of a considerably larger group going to the Home Office picnic this year. Thanks go to those who volunteered their automobiles and thus saved the treasury from having to pay for two buses otherwise. The chartered bus also made a return trip at the close of the festivities, so that no one had to be tied down to the particular de­parture time of the car he or she rode in. For the first time the Home Office annual picnic was this year held at North Park instead of the here­tofore South Park location. Farther than South Park, North Park was new in experience to many of us. The particular site of our outing was the Rose Grove, a spot overlooking North Park’s lake. Certainly both parks are a credit to Allegheny County. Luncheon was served immediately after the arrival of the personnel and the guests. Supper was served in the evening. Both were buffet style. The main dishes were Hungarian — töl­tött káposzta, kolbász, hurka (stuf­fed cabbage, pork sausage, rice sau­sage), and there were several va­rieties of Magyar style cakes. Liquid refreshments, for adults and for children, quenched thirsty throats. In fact, the eatables and the potables were in such fancy and numerous varieties that one could hardly eat too much of one item unless one was willing to give up some of the other delicious foods. A program of games kept the af­ternoon in full swing and was so en­tertaining that no one wandered away from the immediate site. Prizes added to the competitive spirit among the participants. Here are the results: SPOON AND EGG CONTEST (Women only) — Mary Kazar — $2.00. SACK RACE (Men and Women) — Mr. and Mrs. Albert Renkey — $5.00. 50-YARD DASH (Boys) — Leslie Renkey — $2.00. 50-YARD DASH (Girls) — Elaine Balia — $2.00. COCA-COLA DRINKING CON­TEST (Men and Women) — Mrs. John Sabo — $3.00. CRACKER AND WHISTLE CON­TEST (Boys and Girls) — Don Ker­ber — $2.00. WHEELBARROW RACE (Men and Women) — Albert Renkey and Gertrude Mathos (joint winners) — $4.00. BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CON­TEST (Children) — Elaine Balia — $2.00. BALLOON BLOWING CONTEST (Children) — Gareth Nagy — $2.00. BALLOON BLOWING CONTEST (Adults) — Zoltán Toth — $2.00. HORSE SHOE CONTEST (Adults) — Fred J. Stipkovits and Frances A. Furedy j— $10.00. There never was more fun among contestants and spectators. At the evening meal the essays submitted by the employees for the EMPLOYEE S’ APPRECIATION CONTEST, which were to express “What I like best about my relation­ship (employment) with the William Penn Fraternal Association,” were reported to be all above expectations and most inspiring. Here, in order, are the three winners, the presenters and the winnings: Gyöngyi Renkey (Mrs. Albert Renkey) — National President Colo­­man Revesz — $10.00 Margaret Beres (Mrs. Alexander Beres) — National Treasurer Julius E. Somogyi — $5.00. Gabriella Nagy (Mrs. Stenhen Nagy) — National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics — $2.50. Their winning essays were read by the respective presenting Natio­nal Officers. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THREE LADIES! After the above presentations. Na­tional Auditor John Sabo ,the toast­master, called for further presen­tations, this time the door prizes, many and valuable, to be distributed jointly by Investment Manager Ri­chard J. Phillips and Field Manager Elmer Charles. There were consola­tion prizes too. Next, the toastmaster made the following introductions: Director John P. Balia and Mrs. Balia, Director Julius J. Lenart and Mrs. Lenart, Dr. Samuel C. Gomory our Medical Adviser, Auditing Com­mittee Secretary William C. Kohut and Mrs. Kohut, Field Supervisors Joseph Toma, Gabriel Nameth, Gus G. Nagy and Frank J. Wukovits, District Managers Louis F. Kostley, Coloman Bertalan, Fred J. Stipkovits and John Fulop, Mrs. Yolan Farkas (mother-in-law of Investment Mana­ger R. C. Phillips), Andrew Peter Mohr, Assistant National Secretary-: Home Office Manager Frank J. Cher, Mrs. Zoltán Toth (Dorothy Nagy Toth, Cashier), John Lovas, and As­sistant to the National Auditor Frances A. Furedy. Finally, the toastmaster called upon National President Coloman Ré­vész to close the speech making with addresses in English and in Hun­garian, respectively. The National Secretary emphasized the fine Home Office relationship that exists and the fraternal spirit of this day. He praised National Auditor Sabo as a fine organizer, to wit, of this picnic, then asked that a thunderous applause signify appreciation for his efforts. Need­less to say, the applause was loud and long. In like vein the National President proclaimed that the Home Office staff and personnel practice frater­­nalism and fellowship in their daily relationship. He said that no change of heart followed the change of name, but that the Rákóczi and Verhovay principles continue and everyone works to assure the Association’s future. American and Hungarian dance music by Joseph Baldwin’s orchestra made the evening a gay one. All who participated at the Home Office annual picnic contributed to its grand success. Our deep ap­preciation to them. However, it is meet to mention here that very special thanks go to National Auditor John Sabo for his key role as picnic organizer and mas­terful job of toastmaster and con­test judge; to National Secretary Al­bert J. Stelkovics and National Trea­surer Julius E. Somogyi, who judged the contests; to District Manager Fred J. Stipkovits, who labored tire­lessly as bartender; to Mrs. Alexan­der Nagy of McKeesport, our cook; to Gizella Stefurosky Dudrik, Elizabeth Penn-----------------------------------------------------------­Summer, with this year’s change­able weather, is gradually becoming history. The children are back in school, while the poor ragweed suf­ferers are sneezing and the politi­cians are sweating. I received a number of cards from our vacationing members of Branch 27 here in Toledo. The “young” Louis Sabo’s enjoyed their umpteenth honeymoon at Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. John Kocsis spent a few good week's in the hot countryside of Georgia. Mrs. Elizabeth Lees, with her daughter Mary Weintraub and her children, vacationed in Toronto, Canada — via the Falls. They tell me that they really enjoyed every minute of their trip. Rev. Alexander Pinter, Pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, spent a well-deserved vaca­tion in Florida and several days in Havana, Cuba. Mr. and Mrs. “Willie” Bertok and children enjoyed their vacation in the Carolinas — the chil­dren having their pictures taken on elephants. I must not forget the cute card that I received from our good friend Dr. Geza Farkas, Editor of the Toledo Hungarian newspaper. Dr. Farkas rested among the pines in Northern Michigan. It seem as though vacations are meant for fun and relaxation John Mokri, Jr., our treasurer, can not agree with this. John, his wife Ag­nes, and their children were heading Florida way with good intentions for a happy vacation. Instead — as Ag­gie says — “We almost threw the towel in.” On the way south they had engine trouble plus a “lost trailer” which held them up for three days. Then on the way homeward, in Virginia, they had a head-on col­lision that almost wiped them out. The good Lord must have been with them, for after X-Rays and medical attention, fheir most serious injuries were black and blue marks and nu­merous bruises. Considering the fact that the automobile was practically demolished, their outcome can be described with one word — miracu­lous. At this writing, John is back at work and we hope everyone is o.k. in the health department. St. Stephen’s annual picnic brought quite a few members of William Penn out for a good time. We had the honor of meeting an out-of-town Member from Cleveland. Dorothy Oravetz and her mother had a lot of fun. Dorothy spoke well of Branch 14 to which she belongs. It’s nice to Kucik Hleba and Vilma Vincze, who year after year prepare the tables, etc. at these outings; and to Mary Kazar, who never fails to lend her assistance. The first Home Office summer picnic of the new William Penn Fra­ternal Association was truly extra­ordinarily successful in every way. hear gbod news from the younger members in other branches. Stork news around ßranth 27 — Mr. and Mrs. Bart Hanus — a boy, Stephen; Mr. and Mrs. John Ouskv — a girl, Lorrie; Mr. and Mrs. Kalman Bak — a boy, Thomas Alexander; and Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, Jr., — a girl, Lou Ann. Congratulations to all our proud parents. Our condolences to the Karafa family on the passing of their father, Frank. Bowling season is in full swing, so we’ll try to keep you informed on the better scores, and vice versa. At this writing, we’d like to tell our readers that the “Toledo Champions” — The Hertzfeld Olds Team — are members of Branch 27. The “usually reserved” Captain, Bus Carone, was asked to make a statement concern­ing the National Fellowship Days that will be held in Dayton this coming year, and we got the usual direct answer; “We’ll show up ” They usually do show up and. take the championship with them in as many leagues as they bowl. This team averaged better than 1000 pins per game last year at the Marathon Alleys — so — at our next bowling­­tournament, our bowling members and followers will be treated to a wonderful exhibition of pin spilling done by' “Bus” Carone and company: Joe Filyo, RolHe Schmidt, Sherm Conrad and Eddie Heer. The newly-organized William Penn Mixed League will begin to bowl at John Rihacek’s Lido Lanes on Sept. 22, Saturday evening at 9 p. m. We have approximately 50 members ready for action. I’ll have more about this league next month. I received a very heart-warming­­letter from Cousin Tony Sass — way­­up in Connecticut. Tony is recupera­ting from surgery and our best wishes for speedy recovery go to him. Ethel, by the way, is a grand bowler —. having loads of trophies — and our only regret is that she doesn’t be­long to Branch 27 — then she could cowl on our team. How about that, Ethel? I know that the best tonic for Tony would be the Yankee’s win­ning the Pennant and then go on to win the World Series. Am 1 not right, Tony ? I heard a cute saying today that I’d like to pass along to the readers! of this column; IT’S NICE TO BE) IMPORTANT — BUT, TO BE IM­PORTANT, YOU HAVE TO BE) NICE. LAPSED — MAY 1956 REINSTATED FROM 15.V. Porreca William R.; 17.V. Bors Mrs. Joseph; 21.V. Auten Mrs. Kenneth; 26.V. Mild Carl, Jr.. Mild Janet Irene; 45.V. Homyak Garry J.; 49.V. Florian Denise T. A., Florian Emery, Florian Emery, Florian Mrs. Emery, Florian Mrs. Mary, Florian Monica; 59.V. Rayman Mrs. Edgar; 67.V. Chervenak Mrs. F.; 85.V. Andrews Sylvia; 87.V. Szucs Ernest; 89.V. Toth. George W. Jr., Toth Janice Arlene; 114.V. Taraczkozy Steve W.; 130.V. Lewis Charles D.; 132.V. Williamson Mrs. Ann. Wiliamson Shirley; 137.V. Schiller David A.; 189. V. Mainwaring Mrs. J., Me Cann Gail W.; 216. V. Mulasits John Jr., Mulasitt Margaret, Schlaffer Frank J.; 278.V. Wiezorek Lawrence, Wiezo­­rek Loreen A.; 336.V. Raymond Ernest, Spagnolo Joseph Jr.; 349.V. Dicks Calvin John, Dicks James Bruce, Dicks Marilyn Ann, Eggett Margaret M.; 511.V. Zatik Dennis Steph.; 555.V. Cunningham Robert. Total: 38. News From Northwestern Ohio BRANCH 27-V. TOLEDO, OHIO By Stephen J. Ivancso

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