William Penn, 1956 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1956-11-07 / 11. szám
PAGE 8 November 21, 1956. William Penn CLEVELAND EVENTS It is with genuine pride and warm fraternal feeling that we begin this report of some of the many and successful events which took place in Cleveland, in whic'h city and area is to be found perhaps the largest segment of our William Penn membership within the past few weeks. Our report follows in proper order. Branch 45-V held a Harvest Dance on September 16. The outstanding happy results of this affair were not due entirely because of the large attendance — members of both Rákóczi and Verhovay lettered branches were present — but to the appearance of distinguished Association guests National President Cöloman Revesz and National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics, accompanied by Cleveland Director Dr. Andrew Kovács, were enthusiastically met and received by all the celebrants. The Harvest Dance invitations stressed that the affair was meant primarily to maintain and to nurture the Hungarian spirit. Indeed, the many young members dressed in Magyar costume cooperated to assure the spirit of the occasion. Watching these second and third generation Magyar Americans, from age 2 to adult size, participating heartily in the program, was a thrill to all and even brought tears of joy to their parents and grandparents many of whom have been in this country for 40, 50 or 60 years. Forty young couples under the direction of Irene Kocsis danced in the large Kálvin Hall, twirling in Hungarian gayety, the men clicking their spurs and the women waving their tulip decorated kerchiefs. The several hundred guests, including our two National Officers, watched with keen interest and smiling admiration. No small part in these festivities was taken by the orchestra of Rudy Balazs, which group played so well that young and ©Id crowded dance floor. A delicious dinner of stuffed cabbage, sausage and roast pork, with all the trimmings, graced the banquet table. Branch president Paul Magyary seated the National Officers and other special guests at a smartly decorated table. During the banquet Mrs. Blase Toth sang several popular Hungarian songs. The success of this affair was assured largely by the efforts of branch president Magyary and his wife Rose, by the kitchen committee headed by Mrs. Chorba who with Mrs. Szabó, Mrs. Vincze, Mrs. Galgany, Mrs. Csiszár, Mrs. Ignacz, Mrs. Kardos and Mrs. Szaniszlo prepared the delectable food, and by Mr. Galgany and Mr. Vincze at the refreshment stand. This event was the seventh gathering of Branch 45-V during T956. * * * On September 18 a round table was called together in the William Penn Home on Buckeye Road, at the request of the National Officers attending the Cleveland convention of the National Fraternal Congress. The Cleveland district William Penn branch officers joined the requested conference. The particular aim of this meeting was the discussion of ways and means by joint action to increase the membership of the Cleveland area. Dr. Andrew Kovács, Director, was the toastmaster. He introduced each present at the meeting beginning with National President Coloman Revesz and National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics, then requested individual suggestions on the matter under consideration. It is impossible here to list the names and remarks of the speakers, there were so many, but everyone on the floor was most sincere and helpful in searching for the answer to the point raised. At the conclusion Field Manager Elmer Charles assembled in condensed form all the comments and reviewed them, stating: “At the beginning the name change may have brought some difficulties, but this has passed and now new, fresh and revitalized activities mark the work of our Association. From each speaker’s comments I draw confidence in the Home Office’s work. I ask this of you: Understanding, support and, above all, confidence. If we have these, then our Association can visualize seventy years of progress. Under the new name, progress we will to our goal. This road of endeavor has always led us upward and on the foundation of confidence we will reach heretofore unattained heights. May God give his blessings to our joint endeavors.” Resounding applause followed the forceful words of Field Manager Charles. The National Officers left the conference with a profound feeling of satisfactory accomplishment. Fraternalism — love of brother for brother — which unites our membership and officers, guarantees the future of the William Penn Fraternal Association. * * * The first Sunday of October brought a pleasant surprise to the listeners of the Szappanos radio program. After the usual brisk opening number, Frank Szappanos announced that henceforward, during his fifteen minute program every Sunday afternoon, he would acquaint his listeners with facts about the William Penn Fraternal Association. Although the work of our organization is well known, there are additives continually appearing which by way of instructional information should be passed on to the membership. These additions consist of such items as the new, modernized certificate forms, rates, etc., which will satisfy various inquiries. We want to call to the attention of our readers that they follow carefully the Szappanos radio program on Sunday ,afternoon 2:15 to 2:30, Station WDOK, 1260 on your dial. Station WDOK is a strong station and is heard within a 100 miien radius. Therefore, it is heard in Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Elyria, Fairport and Canton, to name a few places. Of course good music will be played, in addition to the facts to be given on our Association. * * * We end this otherwise cheerful article with a note of sadness. The news of the untimely death of Dr. Joseph Remenyi brought mourning to Hungarians in America. No attempt is made here to list the many achievements of Dr. Remenyi, for his accomplishments were generally known and the obituaries noted them. However, we say this much: Dr. Remenyi was such an extraordinary individual that the benefits of his works are immeasurable. He acquainted the English speaking with the great works of Hungarian literature and poetry. His contribution to culture was tremendous. The great respect and deep regard our Association feels for Dr, Remenyi was evidenced by the presence of National President Coloman Revesz, joined by Director Dr, Andrew Kovács, at the funeral services for this famous educator and literary giant. These National Officers expressed to the widow the sympathies of the entire William Penn Fraternal Association. Dr. Joseph Remenyi now reposes in the company of great Hungarian Americans and his genius shall always permeate our cultural lives. FEATURED DANCER Terri Csicseri, 9 years old,, was a featured dancer at the recent Sunday program of the North Central Region Convention of the National Model Railroad Association held in Hotel Antlers, Lorain, Ohio. A fourth grader at St. Agnes School and belonging to Brownie Troop No. 214, she has been dancing since the age of four and made her television debut when five as a soloist in “Once Upon a Time”. She is a student of tap, toe ballet, modem jazz and character dancing at the Stone Dance Studio, has studied under Hollywood choreographer Johnny Matheson, last summer studied Hungarian character dancing with • the Budapest Opera dancers George Tatar and Kato Patocs in Cleveland, on September 16 appeared as a soloist at the annual fall festival of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Cleveland, and has danced with Harold I Mischka in many civic and benefit programs, at lodge entertainments, style shows and school affairs, their repertoire including ball room and character dances, also apache numbers. Terri is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Csicseri and is a member of Branch 63-R, Lorain, Ohio. We are grateful to- the Elyria Chronical-Telegram for the photograph and for the bulk of this story. GSWE A PINT OF BMSXCD I O/tM' i ,......TODAY SAME A LIFE
