William Penn, 1957 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1957-11-06 / 11. szám

November 20, 1957. William Penn PAGE 7 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Branch 45-V, CLEVELAND, Ohio CHRISTMAS PARTIES i On January 20, 1907 a small croup met in Cleveland, Ohio to or­ganize Branch 45, so that the West Side Cleveland Hungarians have a lodge of their own to better serve the social and fraternal needs of the area. On Sunday, October 20, 1957 over four hundred members of this same lodge together with their many friends gathered to celebrate the first half century milestone of the Branch, to pay tribute to its pioneers and founders and to all who through the past five decades had contributed to its growth and prosperity. The Com­mittee on arrangements did a praise­worthy job in preparing the program and banquet. Tables were beautifully set, the decorations imposing and the dinner served was prepared by the tireless female members of the Branch who prepared such a sumptuous meal that those who partook of it will long remember the kind hospitality of Branch 45-V. Paul MAGYARY, President of the Branch, welcomed the guests and introduced Mr; Stephen KORMENDY the Toastmaster. Mrs. Florence TOTH rendered the National An­them to the accompaniment of Miss Alice GAZDICK. Rev. Imre Juhasz, pastor of the West Side Evangelical Church, gave the invocation. After dinner Toastmaster Kör­mendje with his accustomed adept­ness presented a well roundel out program which as its theme stressed fratemalism and its benefits. Cle­veland’s first citizen Hon. Anthony J. Celebrezze, Mayor member of our Association, extended the City?s greetings to the Branch for its outstanding civic and fraternal con­tributions to the City of Cleveland during the past fifty years. Mr. Frank MAGYARY, National Director from Akron, Ohio represent­ing the Board of Directors in con­gratulating the Branch on its ac­complishment, spoke of fraternal­­ism in action, the value of united efforts in lodge activities in the in­terest ctf the. total membership. Coloman BERTALAN, District Manager, briefly but concisely pre­sented the highlights of the history of the Branch. Dr. Andrew KOVÁCS, National Director from Cleveland, Ohio ex­tended greetings to the Branch from the National Officers and Directors. He paid tribute to all who partici­pated in anyway in contributing to the growth of the Branch. Dr. Ko­vács then introduced National Pre­sident Coloman REVESZ, the main speaker for the evening, who also was celebrating 25 years of con­tinuous service as a National Of­ficer of the William Penn Frater­nal Association. In his address National President REVESZ congratulated the Branch, its officers and its members for the excellent achievements attained. He extended the good wishes of his fellow officers who could not be present because of other official commitments. Mr. RE VESZ dwelt cn the unsel­fish, zealous work of the pioneers who made it possible for the Branch to now be celebrating its 50th An­niversary. He pointed out that the successful history of the Branch is a challenge to the present and future members of the Branch to expand those services, ideals and aims cf our Association which our fore­fathers so diligently labored for. He also referred to the first anniver­sary of Hungary’s most tragic hour which, although brutally drowned in the bleed of many thousands of in­nocent freedom loving Hungarians, was also a shining hour for those who abhor dictatorial brutality. Mr. REVESZ’s address evoked a spon­taneous ovation from the guests. Frank' SZAPPANOS, Director of WKOD, Hungarian Radio Hour en­tertained with Hungarian songs to the. great enjoyment of the listening audience. Mr. Julius MACKER, Vice Presi­dent and Director travelled from Detroit with Mrs. MACKER to ex­tend his greetings and best wishes to the Branch and its members. He pointed out that in the 72 year history of the William Penn, the City of Cleveland has given three National Presidents to the Associa­tion, to writ: Kalman KOLOZSVÁRT, John BOZSVAY and Joseph SZA­­LAY, an indication that Cleveland has contributed greatly to the suc­cess of the largest fraternal bene­fit society of Hungarian extraction. Mr. Gáspár PAPP, Chairman of the Auditing Committee who attended with his wife from Lincoln Park, Mich. heartlji congratulated the Branch on its fine achievements. Mrs. Florence TOTH was well ap­plauded for her vocal renditions. Toastmaster KORMENDY then introduced the following notables present: Joseph DROTOS, honorary president of the Branch and Chair­man of the Disciplinary Committee, Bela TAKACS, Akron, Ohio, Chair­man of the Board of Appeals, Gus BESSENYEI, Police Prosecutor, Stephen SZAPPANOS, President of 573-V, Louis A. BODNAR, Mr. Louis TÁRCÁI, Editor and Publisher of “Az Újság” and Mrs. Tárcái, and Julia KEMENY representing the “Szabadság”. Stephen KOVÁCS, Vice President of Branch 45-V thanked the guests for attending and then a very excel­lent program came to an end. Officers of the 50 year old Branch, who assisted in making the occasion a memorable one are: Paul MA­GYARY, President, Stephen KO­VÁCS, Vice President, Julius NA­­DAS, Treasurer, Coloman BER­TALAN, District Manager, Joseph BARRY, Comptroller, Mrs. László Chorba, President of the Social Club, Mrs. Paul MAGYARY and Eugene VINCE Auditor, Blasius TOTH, Sergeant-at-arms. The delicious food was prepared by Mrs. Jtseph Vince, Mrs. Paul Magyary, Mrs. Joseph Drótos, Mrs. László Chorba, Mrs. Joseph Bras s y, Mrs. Bela Szabó, Mrs. Alex G a 1 g a n y, Mrs. Joseph Ne­meth'. Mrs. László Csiszár, Mrs. Eugene Petho, Mrs. Kardos, Mrs. John Ignatz, Mrs. John Ezsrenyi, Mrs. Steve Kovach, Mrs. Julius Na­­das, Mrs. John Marton, and Mrs.. Albert Toth all of whom deserve special praise and flanks for work­ing so hard and long to prepare such excellent food. Special thanks should be given to all who helped serve the excel­lently prepared food toi the tables. Floral decorations were furnished from the lovely gardens of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Kovács. We sincerely trust that with the imposing 50th Anniyersary celebra­tion all members and officers of Branch 45-V look forward tot the second half century of operations With the knowledge that as the efforts of all during the first 50 year history were appreciated so will their efforts jn the future be ap­preciated by those who are around to reap the benefits that only a fra­ternal benefit Society such as the William Penn can offer. I Keeping in step with the tradi­tional Christmas Spirit, many of our Branches will hold Christmas Par­ties for the Junior members. Both the Branch and the Home Office, will see to it that Santa Claus has enough gifts to distribute among the children attending these parties. Those Branches, arranging for children’s Christmas Parties, deserve recognition, because, once again, they have proved the true fraternal spirit which exists in our Branches. It is our duty to get our children accustomed to our Association, so that as they grow, they become more and more interested in the fraternal aspects of the William Penn Fraternal Association. This is a wonderful way in which to get our children to feel that they too, are important members of the As­sociation, for the future is theirs and we should see to it that frater­nal and social activities at the Branch, keeps their interest alive. According to the reports reaching the Home Office, as of the 1st of November, the following Branches are planning Christmas Parties for their children: Parent-R', Bridgeport, Conn., Branch 13-V, Trenton, N. J. The Second Century Jubilee was held ip Omaha, Nebraska in June when Omaha celebrated for eight days. On the closing night was a “Fes­­tival of Nations” consisting of eight nations and the Hungarians were also represented. Four couples par­ticipated doing the Harvest Dance (“Ritka Búza...”). The following couples performed: Katherine Ar­lene, Catherwood — Zoltán Kramar, Patricia D. Kish and Sándor Horvath, Sharon Donlan and Emery Szmre­­esanyi, Virginia Agnes Kuti and Branch 14-V, Cleveland, Ohio Branch lfi-R, Perth Amboy, N. J. Branch 27-V, Toledo, Ohio, Branch 34-R, S( uth River, N. J., Branch 45-V, Cleveland, Ohio, Branch 48-V, New York, N. Y., -Branch 50-V, ' Chicago, 111., Branch 52-R, Windber, Pa. Branch 76-V, Philadelphia, Pa., Branch 88-V, Yatesboro, Pa., Branch 101-R, Chicago, 111., Branch 129-V, Columbus, Ohio, Branch 132-V, South Bend, Ind., Branch 137-V, Racine, Wis., Branch 187-V, Granite City, 111., Branch 209-V, St, Louis, Mo., Branch 278-V, Omaha, Nebr., Branch 288-V, St. Clairsville, Ohio, Bi'anch 296-V, Springdale, Pa., Branch 366-V, Cleveland, Ohio Branch 525-V, Los Angeles, Calif., Parents should keep in touch with their Branch Managers, as to the date, time and place c«f their (Branches’ Christmas Party, to be sure that their children attend Christmas Parties. Each year, these Christmas Parties prove to be more and more valuable, and we are look­ing forward to the time when Christmas Parties for the children will become an annual affair at all the Branches of the Associatipn. Bartholomew Body. A lovers solo dance was danced by Virginia Agnes Kuti and Zo.tan Kramer. Every­­e ne had a lovely time including the crowd that watched the dances which were held at the Aksarben Coliseum. Mrs. Henry (Anne) Bá­láz was dance instructor, Mr. Jo­seph Kish was Chairman of the Committee. Mr. Sándor Horvath one of the dancers was a freedom fighter who later brought his mother Mrs. Sándor Horvath and later his bro­ther Joseph from Austria and all are members of Branch 278-V, Oma-Second Century Jubilee Omaha, Nebraska

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