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

1956-10-03 / 10. szám

PAGE 4 October 17, 1956 William fö n n Journal of the William Penn Fraternal Association OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Michigan ^PUBLISHED SEMIMONTHLY BY THE William Penn Fraternal Association Managing Editor: COLOMAN REVESZ Editors: JOHN SABO and ALBERT J. STELKOVICS Editor’s Office: 436—142 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Telephone: COurt 1-3454 or 1-3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION 436—442 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada ..................................... $1.00 a year Foreign Countries .................................................... $1.50 a year Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. BRANCH 296-V SETS EXAMPLE Springdale, Pennsylvania is a small town about 18 miles — barely an hour’s drive — from the industrial titan known as Pittsburgh. It is a peaceful community where it is not considered strange to greet a stranger on the street and the word neighbor has an old-fashioned practical meaning. It is quite natural then that Branch 296-V, located in Spring­­dale, enjoys and practices a spirit similar to its home town, and in addition, follows the traditional fraternalism endorsed by its parent body, the William Penn Fraternal Association. The solid story of Branch 296-V would have to be a long one— too long for publication in this journal. However, a few paragraphs can graphically give our readers and fellow mem­bers a clear perception of how a branch with interested and de­termined members, in this case Branch 296-V, can be active, social and a vehicle of fraternal expression for all its members. Proportionately considered as to the size of Springdale, Branch 296-V is one of the best numerically represented branches in the William Penn Fraternal Association. Most of the Hun­garian Americans in Springdale and its immediate area are members of Branch 296-V. The branch goes beyond the Magyar element. Its membership roster is enhanced with the names of non-Hungarians who feel an intimate relationship with the mem­bers of Hungarian background. Together they form a very happy social family under the aegis of fraternalism. The members and the officers of Branch 296-V work in such unison and with so much enthusiasm that they may well be call­ed a “team.” When they plan an affair — and they do hold many social gatherings — they execute it with such thoroughness that success is inevitable. It is this collaboration, this team work, that made possible the new Branch 296-V William Penn Home in Springdale, joy of the branch, pride of the Association and a credit to united Hungarian endeavor. A visit to this attractive structure, participation at a Branch 296-V social, plus the epicurean experience of being served a meal prepared by the ladies of this progressive branch — well, it’s all GRAND! Finally, there is the civic spirit of Branch 296-V. In July of this year the Borough of Springdale celebrated its 50th an­niversary. The jubilee parade was perhaps the climax of the entire festival. Did Branch 296-V sit back indifferent and lethar­gic? Oh, NO. Branch 296-V entered a float worthy of its reputable name and worthy of the Association’s historical name. It was a William. Penn float that won FIRST PRIZE in the jubilee parade! CONGRATULATIONS. Elsewhere in this issue appear two pic­tures of the float. Julius Telegdy’s hay wagon and a jeep bor­rowed by William Snyder were transferred into this beautiful William Penn float after the magic touch of the Magyar deco­rative genius. Aboard the winning William Penn float were Di­rector John P. Balia attired as the great William Penn, Founder of Pennsylvania and whose name we “leased“ for our Associa­tion’s identity; Anna Marie Fintor and Kathy Madesa, in native Magyar dress to proclaim our proud Hungarian heritage; Erwin Mamros and Elaine Saellam, as bowlers, for that popular sport Penn has been our Association’s yearly spectacular; Ronnie Balia and two of his friends, representing our youth — our FUTURE. On foot and accompanying the colorful float were members Julius Telegdy, Jimmy Maholic, Joseph Fintor, Stephen Üveges, John Lodi and August Toth, wearing the helmets of miners, sym­bolizing that humble coal miners founded our Association. In the jeep were seated Field Manager Elmer Charles, who formerly managed Branch 296-V, Bela Blizman, John P. Balia, Sr. and William Mattie, driver. Edward A. Mattie, manager of Branch 296-V and author of the branch’s regular monthly column, POWER CITY NEWS, photographed the big event. Yes. Brapch 296-V is well-known and admired in Springdale because it has made itself a part of the very life of this quiet friendly community. We have written well about Branch 296-V, Springdale, Penn­sylvania, without literary frills and without the extravaganza of hyperbole. This fine branch has earned this favorable report by its deeds, by its fraternalism. WELL DONE, BRANCH 296-V! Golden Wedding Observed by the John Benczes Our official organ, the WILLIAM PENN, is truly the voice of the membership. It is much more than printed formal reports and sober statistics. It is the story of the activities of our branches and interesting accounts of our individual members. Hardly an issue goes by without a brief article or even several, usually with pictures, reporting on the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. so-and-so, members of Branch ... These little stories retain the sentimental nature of the fraternal character of our esteemed William Penn Fraternal Association. Specifically, the aforegoing paragraphs have led up to the recent 50th wedding anniversary observance and celebration of a pair known, admired and respected by the entire membership — the last National President of the former Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, now Permanent Honorary National Presi­dent of the William Penn Fraternal Association, and his beloved spouse. Mr. and Mrs. John Bencze celebrated 50 years of married life on Saturday, September 22, 1956. They traveled to the East, to New Jersey, where they lived years ago, to celebrate the grand occasion with their New Jersey resident daughters, Mrs. Ernest Dikovits and Mrs. Curt Havecotte; their daughter Yolanda Bencze who lives with them in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; their grand­children, their sons-in-law, and a few other invited guests. Beautiful memories took back Mr. and Mrs. Bencze to fifty years ago, September 22,1906, when they exchanged nuptial vows in Passaic, New Jersey. A tour of such points as New York City, Schenectady, Buffalo and Canada followed the golden wedding of the Benczes. They returned to their lovely home full of delight and satisfaction. The career of John Bencze is a familiar one His activities and his work among Hungarians long ago established him as an ace fraternalist in Hungarian protective circles. For more than twenty-six years he was an officer of the former Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, first as Supreme Secretary and later as National President. He did much to effect the Rakoczi- Verhovay merger to create the new William Penn Fraternal As­sociation. He has always enjoyed a unique general popularity because of his natural friendly manner toward all. His success­ful career was enhanced by the cooperation and encouragement of Mrs. Bencze. May Divine Providence grant Mr. and Mrs. John Bencze more marital anniversaries, continuing health and enduring happiness! LAPSED JULY 1956 Par.R. Banyas Mrs. Joseph. Rákóczi Richard; Col.R. Király Robert L., Király Sharon T.; HO.R. Mészáros Edward, Schmeltz Gary R.; 12.R. Wulff Barbara, Wulff, Jr., Frederic; 19.R. Johnston Robert C.; 23.R. Melendez, Jr., Ismael, Melendez Jeannette, Melendez Raymond; 38.R. Brown Lynn W.; 41.R. Guth Ronald A.; 43.R. Balogh Ida Elizabeth, Balogh László, Balogh Zoltán, Bauswein John M.; 44.R. Becker Christopher, Feyes Mary A., Kopka George Stev.; 51.R. Windisch Frank; 52.R. Felski Gary E.; 54.R. Garsnick Robert F., Todorich Stephen; 63.R. Ilaga Gladys 0., Haga Vance E., Sinka M. D. Michael; 66.R. Burkit William Cha., Burkit Rita Marie; 68.R. Feyes John M.; 76.R. Pusztay Joseph, Pusztay George P.; 80.R. Nemeth Rose; 96.R. Tutsock James, Tutsock Matilda Su., Tutsock Evelyn J., Tutsock Anna R.; 97.R. Delanoy Pelmela A., Delanoy Peter A., Kelley Lynn A., Toth John S.; 112.R. Kalo Stephen; 129.R. Dex Gisella, Horvath Anna, Hussar Andrew, Noszek Rozalia; 132.R. Lomellin David, Lomellin Maria, Ortiz Esther, Ortiz Maria V., Ortiz Oscar; 138.R. Stofa Anna, Stofa John F., Stofa Michael A.; 159.R. Kubica Marsha Lynn. Total 56

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