William Penn, 1956 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1956-01-04 / 1. szám
PAGE 10 William I QTOR 0TY NEWS BRANCH 38 — DETROIT, MICHIGAN By Jolán Lucas REPORT ON ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY January 18, 1956 Christmas Party for Branch 226 Children The first, and very successful, annual children’s Christmas Party, sponsored by the William Penn Fraternal Association Branch 36, was held as scheduled on Sunday afternoon, ' December 18, at the former Verhovay Fraternal Home on West Jefferson Avenue. The crowd slowly gathered and was much greater than expected, numbering about 200 adults and about 150 or more children. The fact that many Christmas parties were being held this last Sunday before Christmas Day made the full house an unexpected pleasure for the officers and the committee of Branch 36. In the gala surroundings of the huge Christmas tree, Santa’s throne and eager children, the program was done as follows: 1. Opening Speech — Stephen Lukacs, District and Branch Manager, after a few words introduced Mrs. Julia Danko, who had complete charge not only of the program but the decorations and many other details. 2. Star Spangled Banner — by Stephen Danko, violinist. 3. Ballet Dance — Brenda Madarász. 4. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus — Linda Kish. 5. Jingle Bells — Sung by Darlene Danko. Kathleen Kamm, Patsy Kamm, Jill Molnár, Jessica Somogy - vary, Jolán Yelics and Phyllis Martin. 6. Ballet Dance — Patricia Beli (talented TV performér) 7. Tap Dance — Darlene Danko. 8. Winter Wonderland — Beverly Kish. 9. Ballet Dance — Ida Madarasz. 10. All I Want for Christmas — Andy Walkley. 11. A Play — “Bethlehem Star” — composed and presented by Jill Molnár, Patsy Kamm and Jolán Yelics. 12. Song and Tap Dance — Yvonne Young. 13. Ballet Dance — Sandy Picard. 14. Spanish Tap — Joannie Nagy 15. Song “Over the Rainbow” — Kathy Horsburg. 16. Indian Tap Dance — Linda Bloes and Helen Buttigieg. 17. Bavarian Dance — Jessica Soinogyvary. 18. Pantomime “Maharajah of Magadore” — Eileen Sanders. 19. Ballet Dance — Marlene Aidrich. 20. Jazz Tap Dance — Kathy Horsburg. 21. Toe Dance — Pat Nedwicki. 22. Song and Comedy Dance —■ Kathy Corsine and Autumn Houghton. 23. Speech — by Julius Macker, Vice-President of the William Penn Fraternal Association, who mentioned that the name of the Association was ehanged in the interest of American progress. He went bn to say that with the new name any young American will know immediately what William Penn stands Tor, that the enlarged Association does not forget -its children, who are the hope of the future. 24. Violin Solo “Silent Night” — Stephen Danko, Jr. . 25. Mr. Santa — as sung by Francié Sensoii, who did a capable job of announcing the various acts performed by the students of Patty O’Day, who is our own Mrs. Louis Krister, member of Branch 36. 26. Deck the Halls — sung by Nina Pesti and Charlotte Mouser. 27. and 28. Two very expert pantomimes by the very poised Shirley' Putz, who had already performed at two other Christmas parties before attending our own. 29. Baton Demonstration — by Barbara Borbély, who also rushed from another party where she had been performing. 30. Silent Night — sung by Ida Madarasz, Brenda Madarasz, Charlotte Mouser, Nina Pesti, Diane Pesti, Geraldine Mohar, Barbara Borbély. 31. White Christmas — sung by Patty O’Day’s own students in their professional looking costumes — little Linda Kish, (big as a button), Beverly' Kish, Andy Walkley (who tore down the house with his earsplitting whistle at the end of his rendition), Francié Sensoii and Shirley' Putz. 32. Closing Speech — Martin Marton, Branch 36 President. 33. Santa Claus presents gifts to all children present at the program. Santa was played by Stephen Danko, Sr. at the last moment, due to the illness of Mr. Joseph Marczis. Stephen came in at the beginning of the program with a very realistic and merry “Ho, ho, ho,” which gave goose-pimples of thrill even to the oldest guest at the party. Miss Shirley Kish, pianist for the performers. It may have seemed like a long program, but Julia Danko and her assistant, Mrs. Irene Young, whose students attend her Continental Dance Studio, and Patty O’Day, one of our own members, were realistically aware of the eagerness with which the children (and adults, too) awaited the presentation of gifts by Santa Claus. As stated in the last issue, Vice-President Julius Macker and Mrs. Julia Danko purchased the Christmas stockings. Branch 36 officers and members wish to take this opportunity to thank the William Penn Fraternal Association for the additional gifts which were sent to Detroit and which certainly made our youngsters very' happy. I wish I had the space (time, I have enough of) to write about each act in detail, and to describe the lovely costumes Of the young performers. Let it be said, in all sincerity, that never in my' entire life have I seen a more colorful and talented group of youngters. The costumes ranged from pastel blue and green tulles to red satin and velvet trimmed in white fur, much decoration of sequins, silver, other gaily' colored materials and tiaras of every description — the wee angels in their white satin and silver, and wings; the crisp tapping of young dancers, the gauzy mists of tulle for the graceful ballet dancers, little Andy Walkley (Patty O’Day’s little man) in his pink and blue and bow tie and poised professional manner; so much to write about. But a promise to all of you who missed the Christmas Party: Wait until March, the Annual Children’s Day, and come to see them all again, with new acts. Many thanks to Julia Danko who worked with feverish haste and thoughtful concentration to make It was Children’s Day at Branch 226, McKeesport, Pennsylvania on the afternoon of Saturday, December 17, 1955 in the auditorium of St. Stephen’s Hungarian School. The youngsters of the Branch 226 parents had a grand time at the first Christmas party sponsored by Branch 226 for its small fry members, and the adults enjoyed the occasion almost as much as their little ones. Guests — children and parents from other branches, and other friends — helped enhance the glee and merriment. The happy youngsters were presented with individual packages containing sweets and toys, passed this a great day for the children. She worked all these weeks with our own members, trimmed the tree and the Santa’s throne the day before the party, shopped for gifts and was very tired at the end of the day, but she can honestly be extremely proud of her share of the success of the big day. I hope Julia, and the rest of us too, will see that this successful day is performed in 1956 in an auditorium worthy of such selfless effort — as for instance, a huge stage with proper background, comfortable chairs, and plenty of them, for the large crowd to be expected, and a few other little matters. Also thanks go to Patty O’Day whose fine performers are all William Penn members, altho I don’t know for sure about Francié Sensoli who would be a welcome addition to our young people. Also we owe Mrs. Irene Young, owner of the Continental Dance Studio, a rousingwelcome for her ten great acts. I should like to see Mrs. Young a member of Branch 36 and the William Penn Fraternal Association, since we are always looking for members who w'ill further the name and purpose of our organization. We hope to see both of you fine ladies, and your talented youngsters, in March at the Annual Children’s day. * % * With reference to the pork supper (disznótoros vacsora), tentatively scheduled for January 2S. the plans are temporarily called off, due mainly to time and place. Watch this column for all details of future fraternal and social events. If any mem- | ber is not receiving his copy of the I Journal, please notify your District i Manager, Stephen Lukacs, 9459 j Marlborough, Allen Park, or cal! WA. 8-2317, and arrangements will be made to see that your copies are sent regularly. * •• A wonderful year of happiness and joy of living to all you from YOUR OLD FERRET 12996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte, Michigan AVenue 5-0106. out to them by Santa Claus, portrayed by Mr. Louis Movie. The movie delight of children, cartoons, thrilled the juvenile audience. Among the adults present at this program were National Auditor John Sabo, Investment Manager Richard J. Phillips, Director Julius Lenart, Legal Advisor Gay B. Banes, Field Supervisor Gus G. Nagy, District Manager Fred J. Stipkovits, the manager of Branch 226, who worked very hard to assure the children a most pleasant time, and Mr. Stipkovits’ worthy committee aids, Miss Ethel Halas, Mrs. Julius Lenart and Mrs. Fred J. Stipkovits. Death Calls Omaha Member JOHN M. SZŐKE A lingering illness claimed the life of John M. Szőke (Sokey), 33 year veteran member of Branch 278, Omaha, Nebraska, who at the age of 81 died December 1, 1955 at his home, 848 So. 50th Avenue, Omaha. The body was laid out at John A. Gentlemen’s Mortuary, with funeral services held at Holy Cross Church and burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow,' the former Susanna Tinze, three sons, John P. of Rosemead, California, Raymond W. of Chicago, Illinois, and Albert M. of Omaha, Nebraska, two daughters, Mrs. George Spicka and Mrs. John V. Rhye, both of Omaha. Eight children were born of the marriage. Two sons, Edward and Alex, died in the service of their country during World War II. Mr. Szőke was born in Forró, County of Abauj. Hungary, came to America when he was seventeen, and married in 1908. At the time of his death he was a retired stationary fireman of the Omaha Council Bluffs Railway Company.
