William Penn, 1957 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1957-08-07 / 8. szám
August 21, 1957 PAGE 5 TRENTON, William Penn N. J. “WILLIAM PENN DAY” HUGE SUCCESS Branch 13-V, Trenton, N.J. held a most successful “WILLIAM PENN DAY” Sunday, July 21, 1957 in Hamilton Grove. The ideal Picnic Grounds provided a pleasant day of entertainment for the more than one thousand guests who participated. By 12 noon the guests began to arrive since the Committee on arrangements had provided for wonderful Hungarian food and beverages for the noon meal and for the remainder of the day. Despite the terrific heat everyone attending had a pleasant experience. Guests included Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary from Pittsburgh, Mr. Louis Varga, Vice-President and Director, Bridgeport, Conn. Stephen Lang, Sr., Director, Bethlehem, Penna., Stephen Bencze, Director, Bridgeport, Conn., Alex Moldovany, Director, Clifton, N. J., and - Frank Radvany, Director, Trenton, N.J. Representing the field force Mr. Joseph Toma, Field Supervisor, Joseph Hollo, Julius Mate Jr., Adam Simon Jr., John Mayus and Louis Révész. Mr. Frank Cher, Ass’t Secretary and his charming wife from Pitts-Guests arriving by bus from Philadelphia, Pa. burgh. Also the following Branch Managers from the area: Anthony Noel and Stephen Szemes from Philadelphia together with approximately one hundred William Penn members and friends- from the City of Brotherly Love including our Ace newsreporter Louis L. Horvath. Music for dancing was provided by the Kara-Nemeth orchestra To commemorate the occasion a Rear row left to right: John Mayer, Alexander Moldovany and Frank C. Cher. Front row, left to right: Joseph Toma, Albert J. Stelkovics, Louis Varga, Frank Radvany, Stephen Bencze, Louis Hevesz. the name of the Committee expressed his sincere thanks to all those who, in any way, contributed to the success of the William Penn Day. Toastmaster Stelkovics then closed the program and the audience sang the Hungarian National Anthem. All of Trenton is already looking forward to 1958 when the third William Penn Day will be held. We feel certain that the future such events will be as great as the one held this year The Committee certainly deserves the best of everything for the excellent work they did. Louis Revesz, Dist., Mgr. ----------------------------DO YOU KNOW? Bows and arrows, air rifles and sticks cause many eye accidents among children in unsupervised play and sports.--------a fep,---------w •> DO YOU KNOW? The world total of malaria cases has been estimated by the World Health Organization at 300,000,000 every year with annual deaths totaling 3,000,000. * * * There are now 1,426 communities large and small, with over 30,000,000 people who have flouridated communal water supplies. short but interesting program was prepared. John Takacs, President Br. 13-V welcomed the guests to this the second William Penn Day in Trenton. Director Frank Radvany was next introduced to present the toastmaster for the prog-ram. Mr. Radvany introduced Mr. Albert J. Stelkovics National Secretary who was appreciative of the honor bestowed upon him. In concise form Mr. Stelkovics pointed out the importance of these fraternal gatherings and extended the greetings of the National Officers. Director Stephen Lang was then called upon to present to Director Frank Radvany the citation for meritorius work performed by Mr. Radvany at Branch 13-V as President over the many years in the past. The award was voted by the Board of Directors. Mr. Lang extolled the virtues of Mr. Radvany as former Branch Officer and now as national Director. He expressed pleasure for having had the single honor of making this presentation, on behalf of the Board of Directors. In making the presentation Mr. Lang wished the recipient honored guest continued health happiness and success. Mr. Radvany was deeply appreciative of the honor bestowed upon him and vowed to continue dedicating his time for the best interests of the William Penn Fraternal Association. Mr. Louis Varga, Vice-President was next introduced and expressed his happiness for having attended this affair, which is an indication that in the Trenton area our members are real fratemalists and still believe in the theory of getting together with friends and relatives as members of a great Fraternal Society. Mr. Stephen Bencze, Director then extended his well wishes to the honored guests and the members in attendance. Director Alexander Moldovany next presented Nicholas Péntek with the citation given to him by the Board of Directors in recognition of more than 20 years faithful service as Branch Officer, even today, despite his advance age he is treasurer of the Branch. Mr. Pentek was filled with emotion as he expressed his thanks for the honor received. Rev. Zoltán Béky, member of Branch 13-V, presented a stirring speech on the merits of fraternalism and particularly the fraternalism as practiced by those who came to this country from their native Hungary and through sweat and toil were able to organize churches and societies for the betterment of the Hungarian people. He particularly congratulated the two recipients of the meritorius service awards. John Mayer then, in Director Stephen Lang, Sr. (l^ft) presenting meritorius service plaque to Director Frank Radvany. Director Alexander Moldovany (left) presenting citation to Nicholas Pentek.
