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

1956-03-07 / 3. szám

BE WILLIAM PENN FRATERNALISTS BY ATTENDING EN MASSE t PAGE 12 William Snow Fall Fails to Keep Chicago Northside and Soutbside Members ■ From Get-Together By Dist. Mgr. FRANK T. KAJDI Branch 50 — Chicago, 111. The city of Chicago lies along the southern tip of Lake Michigan for a length of about 40 miles. The Chi­cago River divides it approximately evenly into the north half and south half. This situation has separated Chicago William Penn Fraternal Association members for more than 00 years, thus making common the designations “Northside and South­­side.” Most of these members live in the same city and yet live 25 or SO miles from one another. This has meant that they get together only at- special social activities such as Valentine dances, etc. At the National Bowling Tourna­ment the “Northside” bowlers won the men's first division. Since that time yours truly has been trying to challenge these winners to a three game play-off on the Soutbside. Finally, an opportunity presented it­self, and here is what took place: On Saturday, February 11, 1956, at 4:00 P. M., at the Southside Star Lite Bowling Lanes, the match game was scheduled. The Southside Bowlers took on eight of the finest teams the Northside could muster and also two of the finest teams that sub­urban East Chicago Branch 130 could send, At this point it might he in order to mention that in time for breakfast, on the appointed day, Chicago started to get snow fall in sheets. By luncheon time 14 inches of snow had buried the City of Chi­cago. This turned out to be a chal­lenge to the William Penn Fraternal Association members and bowlers who have the real fraternal spirit. Bowlers came from 25 and 30 miles away for a bowling tournament that could have approached the National Tournament. Twenty teams, repre­senting over 1Ö0 bowlers, had a truly grand afternoon of bowling. After the bowling tournament, all the bowlers and their friends were guests of the Chicago Branch 50 Bowling League for supper and the Valentine Dance. The supper, which was tastefully prepared by Mrs. Stephen Szekely, Sr.. Mrs. Nicholas Benda and Mrs. Paul Kajdi, featur­ed the well known home made sau­sage and appropriate trimmings. The event was truly unique for an evening of such battering weather. (P.S. We hope the 90 proof coffee wasn’t too hot without the ginger ale.) The dance turned out to be the liveliest Valentine cadence since Pearl Harbor. Our special sympathy to the mem­bers and friends who still do not feei the real fraternal spirit and who. in this instance, were prevent­ed by some snow from attending the Valentine Dance, thereby letting down their friends who need their cooperation when the going is bad. Too bad they weren’s there to see what a fine evening- those present had. On behalf of the officers, mem­bers and bowlers of Branch 50, our gratitude to Branch 15, Branch 130. Branch 101 and the bowlers and their friends for having braved the blizzard and driving miles to be with us. Special thanks to Chicago Director Andrew Fejes and organiz­er Charles Akai for having brought their two teams to our tournament. Many thanks to our friends and bowlers who helped at the dance to make it a success. Former Contributor Reminisces in Her Letter Tuesday — Febr. 21, 1956 Gentlemen:— I am also amongst those who are saying- “Farewell” to the old Ver­­liovay. No reflection on the new William Penn organization, but it will always seem like Verhovay to me. No wonder! I’ve been a member since childhood. Also, my father devoted many years to the Verhovay cause of which I’m very proud, and, in 1938 he received his recognition from the Verhovay in the form of a docu­ment. At that time, only a few members had that honor. Then, in 1940, another document from Pittsburgh Branch. I’m looking over a scrapbook made of cork, given to me by Miss Ann V. Biro (Cleveland) in 1938, as a Birthday Gift. She was my favorite columnist. (She’s now Mrs. Balogh — still a Verhovay member.) Then, my cards from our column­ist of the old days of 1938 and on! Grandpa Pálinkás — one of our • beloved charter members, whom T dearly loved! (I corresponded with him prior to his death.) He made me a picture frame out of 200 some odd pieces of wood — he was a Master Carpenter. Have a card from Budapest he sent me when the Verhavay gang went over to Hungary in 1939. He signed it “Pálinkás Mihály — Nagy Apádtól.” Those who recall “Miss. Snoop­er’s” column (m2) would understand as I had “I write up” concerning Mr. Pálinkás and his Grandchildren (like me.) Also from Hungary, the same trip the gang took — Alex Goydan’s lovely card — August 2, 1939 — “Greetings from Hungary.” — Alex Goydan. “Grandpa” died Aug. 20, 1942, and how I cried. Do not forget him! Then we recall J. J. Horvath, my honorable colleague from Cleveland. Also, our brilliant and well-liked Steve Huzianyi from Chicago. Then. I’ll never forget my old pen pals and “Hello” to you all and God Bless you. (Bill Kohut and others.) Also to the old Verhovay Gang in the Pittsburgh Office. We have formed a merger, hut let us not forget the past and the ones who helped to put the William Penn on top. I remain HELEN VESTROCY, Branch 39. Penn March 21, 1956. FAMOUS LINK BETWEEN COUNTRIES Peace Bridge — a beautiful name symbolizing the permanent amicable relationship between Canada and The United States — is in the Buffalo area the majestic bridge connecting the two nations. Canadian and Amer­­incan Hungarians will use this famed span during the Tournament- Fellowship Days, the former to go to the William Penn sport-social festival, the latter to see Canada. Cleveland Branch Commemorates 70th Anniversary The 70th anniversary of the found­ing of the Verhovay society was celebrated by Verhovay Branch 45, Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday, February 19, 1956, in the auditorium of the Cleveland West Side Evangelical Church. Hundreds of members from both Wiliam Penn groups, Verhovay and Rákóczi, and led by Director Dr. Andrew Kovács, participated gaily at the evening social. They were joined by well-wishing guests, in­cluding members from the officialdom of the City of Cleveland. Coffee and fine Magyar pastries, the latter baked by the ladies of the branch, enhanced the joy of the memorable occasion. Tbe assemblage was greeted by Paul Magyary, branch president and chairman of the entertainment com­mittee, who stressed the significance of this commemoration. Speaking al­so was District Manager Coloman Bertalan, manager of Branch 45. Mr. Bertalan traced the humble origin of Verhovay — the founding by the 13 coal miners in Hazleton, Pennsyl­vania — and he pointed out that Magyar vitality and unity of pur­pose made possible a beginning mi­nute yet containing within itself a future development both auspicious and mighty. Today the new William Penn Fraternal Association, the merger result of the Verhovay and Rákóczi societies, heralds an even more promising future for associa­tion and members. The affair was closed with the distribution of door prizes. The gratitude and deep appreciation of Branch 45 are expressed to these ladies who baked and who gave their services: Mrs. Magyary, Mrs. Vincze, Mrs. Marton, Mrs. Brassai, Mrs. To­rok, Mrs. Nemet, Mrs. Kardos, Mrs. Takacs, Mrs. Mészáros, Mrs. Toth, Mrs. Nadas and Miss Raky. REINSTATED FROM EXTENDED JANUARY 1956 2 Szőke Stephen; 9 Nagy Mrs. Alex; 13 Sabo Dorothy, Szabó Ferencz, Szabó Francis, Szabó Helen; 14 Gore Karen, Hajdú Stephen, Kovács Joseph, Toth John, Toth Mrs. John, Turoezi Janosne; 15 Fodor John, Por­­reca Mrs. Wm., R.; 17 Denes Joseph, Jakab Thomas, Odor Alexander, Jr., Odor Mrs. Alexander, Odor Nancy A., Yuhasz Andrew, Yuhasz Mrs. Andrew, Yuhasz Anna J.; Liptak Theresa M.; 23 King Jos.; 26 Fodor George; 32 Zefko Joseph, Zefko Joseph T., Jr.; 40 Repas Frank. Repas Mrs. Frank, Repas Helen, Repas Helen Mary; 43 Bankó Mrs. John, Benko John; 45 Chopak George, Sabo Anna; 48 Balogh Mrs. Julius, Erdélyi William; 49 Domokos Elmer J., Domokos John; 50 Klaynik Benjamin, Klaynik Mrs. Benj., Kozma Mrs. Joseph, Wilimon Leonard; 59 Barta Mrs. Ernest; 88 Fabian John, Hoover William D.; 89 Kertes John, Nyarati Mrs. Alex., Nyirati Christina; 98 Trejber Mrs. Chas.; 130 Purkey Mrs. Cliff.; 133 Scholz Mrs. Joseph; 138 Szabó Mrs. Emery; 142 Modak Mrs. Michael; 145 Gauthier Leon J.; 159 Szerenyi Stephen; 209 Hess Mrs. Phillip,' Kőszegi Janos; 226 Beres Nicholas, Furlong Carl Ray. Furlong David, Furlong David H„ Furlong Grant S.. Link Mrs. James H.; 24S Ruiz Isabel M., Ruiz Jack, Ruiz Mrs. Jack, Ruiz John J.: 275 Jacobs Carol L., Jacobs Mary Gather.; 278 Shalberg Mrs. Don; 296 Krause Mrs. Joseph, Pfeiffer Claire A., Pfeiffer Dorothy M.; 336 Venneri Frank F., Venneri Mrs. Frank; 343 Sayers Mrs. Charles; 364 Pintea George L., Pintea Mrs. Geo., Jr., Roberts Daniel, Thomas John A., Thomas Margaret L: 376 Yarmer Alexander, Yar­­mer Alexander; 433 Secosky Mrs. John; 466 Sommerfield Mrs. L.; 525 Schott Annette A., Schott Lawrence, Schott Lorraine A.; 542 Dockmonish Mrs. N.; 555 Switch Joseph, Switch Mrs. Joseph. TOTAL 92 I

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