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

1956-03-07 / 3. szám

MAY THE BEST TEAMS AND BOWLERS WIN! PAGE 2 William Penn March 21, 1956. Peter Suto Conveys His Greetings BRANCH 15 — CHICAGO, ILL. By: Ernest C. Taylor, District Mgr. SENTINEL I greatly appreciate the courtesy extended to me by National Presi­dent Coloman Revesz of the William Penn Fraternal Association in re­questing me to write and convey a brief message in your monthly pub­lication of the William Penn. At the outset. I wish to emphasize that I am writing not as a total stranger to the readers of the William Penn but as a brother would write to a brother, because of the many ac­tivities we performed together. Fraternity means much more to the human being than merely life insurance alone. The membership of a fraternal organization becomes a great family woven closely together through the many social and civic activities. I would like to unfold some of the services rendered to humanity directly or indirectly through the different organizations, such as the American Hungarian Fe­deration. the American Hungarian Relief, and the Hungarian Congress which was composed of the following societies: The Verhovay, the Hunga­rian Reformed Federation, the form­er Rákóczi Aid Association which recently merged into the William Penn, and last, but not least, the American Life Insui'anee Associa­tion (in Hungarian circles known as the Bridgeporti Szövetség.) Reverend Borshy, Secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation, nicknamed the Hungarian Congress the BIG FOUR. The purpose and function of the BIG FOUR was to create harmony and cooperation amongst the Hungarian societies. The executive officers of the various organizations at least once annually put their heads together to exchange their thoughts and ideas and to create new benefits for the better­ment of their respective societies. Today, the Hungarian Congress re­mains only as the remembrance of the past. In 1944, the Hungarian BIG FOUR and a few civic leaders ob­tained a charter and organized the American Hungarian Relief Inc., with headquarters located in New York City. The American Hungari­ans overwhelmingly liked the idea and stood ready to help the despair­ing people in Hungary and those ■who were fortunate enough to es­cape from behind the Iron Curtain, the so-called “Russian paradise.’’ Thousands of displaced persons were granted entry into The United States through the Relief Organiza­tion and the American Hungarian Federation, and they now equally enjoyed freedom and prosperity. By how many of them have become good citizens of The United States. The members and friends of the William Penn Fraternal Association (formerly known as the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association) are celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. I wonder whether the thirteen miners who put their heads together seven decades ago in Haz­leton, Pennsylvania, to create a be­nefit society under the name of Verhovay. would have dared predict that seven decades later the society would develop into an organization with assets well over $20,000,000. I guess not. -The answer to the suc­cess is very simple: devoted and honest leadership. It is not my in­tention to write the history of the William Penn. The history writing will be done by the excutive officers of the William Penn, who unselfish­ly are giving of their time and knowledge to promote the interest and advancement of the society. In this historic year, I would like to join the many thousands of ce­lebrants and wish that the present leadership of the William Penn, who are endowed with wisdom, knowledge and ability, lead their fraternal organization to lasting growth and success. Peter Suto. President American Life Insurance Association Bridgeport 5. Connecticut -----------s § § a-----------­Grandfather Is Kind Only a person with an extra­ordinary unselfish nature would be capable of matching the generosity and loving concern of Joseph Saghy, member of Verhovay Branch 36, Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Saghy is only a working man — he is employed at the Ford Motor Company — but since 1951 to this very writing he has present­ed his seven grandchildren with in­surance from our Association. His insurance on the seven grandchild­ren is for 20 years and the lump sum premium amounted to $1756.92. Truly grandfather Saghy loves his grandchildren, Mr. Saghy has been a widower since 1953 and lost a son, Joseph, in 1951. Another son, Louis, is in the military service and is stationed in Japan. The William Penn Fraternal As­sociation here expresses its profound admiration for Joseph Saghy, true fraternalist and devoted grandfather. When this article vili be printed It will already be the month of March with its sleet, wind and also many days of sun-shine, which only goes to prove that time and tide wait for no man. The anglers will be casting long­ing looks toward the lakes of north­ern Illinois, waiting and sighing for the ice to break so that they may go fishing. Also, the end of the bowl­ing season is in sight and some people will start to plan their va­cations. As I mentioned in a previous ar­­ticle, I will give an accounting of the Moose Bowling League. Charlie Stuparits sponsors teams in this league as well as in the William Penn League. Monday the 27th of Feb­ruary was position night. Team # 2 won all three games and is now in 4th place or tied for 4th place, and only a few games out of the top spot. Also Team #1 is high, but their luck was not quite so good as that of Team #2, but with it all they too are just short of the top spot. Come on, fellows, lets try to get Charlie that trophy. Only one birth was reported to me in the month of February, that was by our good member Banna Ball, who reported to me that Ella Bono was again blessed with a new daugh­ter whom they have named Rosemary Bono. She weighed 6 lbs, 12 oz, at birth, and as luck would have it, she was born on Jan 26, 1956. Guess who also has a birthday on this day. I am sorry to have to report the passing of one of our good members, Mr. John Kocisko, who was living in West Chicago. Our condolences to the Kocisko family, to the Csolkovits Family, to the Charles Saillor Fami­ly and to the Marks Family. We have several sick members: Mac Karling, who with a back injury is in a cast; Charles Kenyeres, whose illness was reported to me recently, the West Lawrence Avenue barber’s wife, Mrs. Charles Slabisak is on the sick list; Ernie Stefely, who had an accident recently and is getting around fairly well for all the nasti­ness of the accident. In my last article I reported that some of us would go to Branch 50 to help them celebrate their Valen­tine Dance also have a bowling match. To date Frank Kajdi has not released the figures on this match, so I can not report the outcome of the bowling. The only thing that I know is that we had a pleasant time there, and for this we can thank Frank and the fine assistance that he had. East Chicago Branch 130 was also represented at this affair, and our good friend Mike Tothfalusi also tried to bowl. There was only one thing wrong: this was the Saturday that Chicago’s South Side got about 14 inches of snow. Who is the indi­vidual with the big black Cadillac who had to have about 14 fellows push it before it could get started? Joe, I suggest you buy a smaller car, easier to push. Who is the person who received the compliments of the Chicago Police Department for park­ing that night? Hey, John, did you pay it before going to Florida ? Last Friday at the bowling alleys I saw that Jim Radi was back. How was your trip to Florida, Jim? I hear that congratulations are in order for Ray Balog for the new po­sition he has recently taken over. Lots of luck in the new job, Ray. Also, I hear that George Gray, the son­­in-law of Fred Balog is to receive a promotion, and as I understand he will move out of town. Go to it, George, and make a success of this new job. Soon there will be another family living in the suburbs. The new home of Fred Balog, Sr. will shortly be finished, and they will be living in Bensenville. How do you like that new Plymouth station wagon, Louie? Soon you will have a lots of work fót­it. going and coming from Min­nesota. By the time most of us will read this, Frank Balogh, Jr. the son of our good secretary, Frank Balogh, Sr., will have been inducted into the Army. I understand that he will be stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.„ where he will go to DCS. He had much training as a member of the ROTC while attending college. Much luck Frank. Once again. I wish to bring to the attention of the membership of Branch 15 that we would like to get a blood bank started for the benefit of the members of Branch 15. It is rath­er peculiar that most of the fellows are always asking me how I am doing in my work. I always tell them that it is not only- I who bring the new members to Branch 15 but everyone that belongs to the branch and everyone that believes in helping’ his fellow man thru fraternalism. The idea of this blood bank is one of the greatest assets that this branch could have, yet the response to the idea is negligible. What is wrong? It seems that no one realizes the importance of such an undertak­ing until the time that ONE might need this type of assistance. Let’s get together, fellow members, and apply the Golden Rule that was laid down for us centuries ago, which states: DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU. TO ALL THOSE MEMBERS WHO INSIST UPON MAILING THEIR CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS TO ME IN THE NAME OF VERHO­­V-AY. PLEASE, AGAIN I ASK YOU TO MAKE THESE CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO MIL LI AM PENN FRATER­NAL ASSOCIATION. This will assist me a great deal in my work and give me more time to get around among you instead of spending a lot of time at the office when I should not be there. Once again, do not forget May' 5, 1956, the day of our Annual Spring Dance, as we would like very much to have a very successful shindig. Also keep in mind the last Sunday in June, the date of our yearly picnic. Its time to rollup you/sleeve.» CALL YOUR RED CROSS 1

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