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

1957-12-04 / 12. szám

December 18, 1957.

William Penn

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Impressive Ceremonies Mark Flag Blessing

BRANCH 15-V

CHICAGO, ILL. -By: Ernest C. TAYLOR, District Manager Frank M. BALOGH, District Manager

SENTINEL

In ecclesiastical rites both awe-inspiring and beautiful, two flags, one American and one Hungarian, belonging to Branches 21-V and 108-V, Youngstown, Ohio, were blessed during High Mass celebrated by the Rev. John Vaskó, pastor of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Youngstown, at 10:30 A.M. on Sunday, November 24, 1957.

The Youngstown Hungarians, participating at these ceremonies, must have had a wonderful feeling as they witnessed the consecration of a foreign flag alongside our native flag, an act of freedom impossible in most countries. The Hungarian flag illustrates on its one side the coat of arms of the nation and on the other side depicts St. Stephen, first Christian King of Hungary, offering the Magyar crown to the patroness of Hungary, the Blessed Virgin.

Sponsors of the American and Hungarian flags were Attorney and Mrs. Stephen Matasv, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Létoha, Mr. and Mrs. John Bodzas.

The following churches, societies and individuals were donors of shields to the flagstaff:

William Penn Fraternal Association, Pittsburgh, Pa.; St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Hungary Church, St. George Greek Catholic Church, American Hungarian Reformed Church, Hungarian Evangelical Reformed Church, American Hungarian Federation of Churches and Societies, all of Youngstown; St. Stephen’s Altar Society, Collegial Society of Hungarian Veterans, Mr. and Mrs. John Gober, Mr. and Mrs. John .Bodzas. George Balasko, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bobovetz, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Letoha, Mr.

and Mrs. Gabriel Czene, Mr.

and Mrs. Stephen Szabó, Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Szalmasy,

Mrs. Michael Pivamik, Mrs. Stephen Robosky. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Matasy.

The Youngstown flag blessing and dedication was continued with a banquet at six o’clock in the auditorium of St. Stephen's, where the affair was conducted by Attorney Stephen Matasy, toastmaster.

Father John Vaskó offered a prayer of thanksgiving a moment before the guests began eating, even as the beautiful rendition of our National Anthem, sung by Pittsburgh district songstress Margaret Bársony, faded into oblivion.

First speaker of the evening was Mayor Frank X Kryzan of Youngstown, himself a

member of the William Penn Fraternal Association, who greeted -the Youngstown branches and Hungarians and commended them for thenlatest action, the honors paid to the American and to the Hungarian flags.

Another city head, Mayor Michael J. Kovach, of Campbell. Ohio, followed to extend his city’s best wishes and spoke in laudatory words.

Speaking in Hungarian, Albert J. Stelkovics, National Secretary^of the William Penn Fraternal Association, spoke at length on the Verhovay and Rákóczi predecessors of the New William Penn, on the branches now composed of members of the two former societies, as in the case of Youngstown Branches 21-V and 108-V, and stated that the William Penn has its own flag which symbolizes the fellowship and fraternalism of our society. Mr. Stelkovics went on to explain in scholarly detail the meaning of both the American and the Hungarian flags, the symbolism, the message of each color, etc. The National Secretary's speech left his audience profoundly appreciative of our own great nation and properly sentimental toward poor forsaken Hungary.

Now another leader, Michael Korosy, Alliance, Ohio William Penn Director, addressed the guests in English. Mr. Korosy conveyed the greetings of the Board of Directors, congratulated the two Youngstown branches on their joint endeavor, and finally asked that all our members and branches’ work willingly and hard for the good of the William Penn.

The -closing prayer was said by the Rev. John Botty, pastor of the Magyar Evangelical Reformed Church.

Miss Bársony, whose opening vocal was our National Anthem and who Interspersed the program with her fine voice, sang as the last number of this evening the Hungarian National Anthem.

Dancing followed, the close of the program with the music of the Arpad Nagy Orchestra.

Two founding members of Branch 108-V are still living, Stephen Matites who was present and was introduced, and Joseph Juhasz.

The idea of the two flags goes to the credit of John Gober, who also labored with unparelled enthusiasm for the success of the double branch affair.

Branches 21-V and 108-V, as well as every individual who participated by work or by presence, are again congratulated for their fine ceremonial affair.

The first thing I will do is. to start with an apology to one of our young couples who was blessed with a chiid back in June. The baby was born on June 11th and is named Carol Ann Guare. She is the daughter of Robert and Pat Guare. Pat, as you know, *is the daughter cf Steve Horvath, which makes» Steve a grandfather.

This is the first article that is being written from the new location of the North Side District Office which serves Branch 15-V. OUR NEW ADDRESS IS 4270 W. IRVING PARK ROAD, CHICAGO 41, ILLINOIS, AND THE NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER IS AVENUE 3-1825. We invite the membership to visit our new location.

The painter and decorater who did our office is none other than Marvin Kunstadt. who has gene into business for himself. Anyone interested in having his home or place of business painted and decorated can get in touch with Marvin at 2957 No. Kostner Avenue. His telephone is Palisade 5-0777.

Very proud parents are none other than Louis and Betty Panozzo who were recently blessed -with a new arrival October 31st, a little girl,who has been named Stephanie Louise. Proud parents and grandparents are the Ernie Torrezes and Lou and Marge Fodor, who were presented with a daughter November 24th, named Sharon Louise. Gee, this name cf Louise is getting popular ,or are they naming the children after another Louise that I know? Hey Louie, which is easier to get along with, a cane or a rocking chair? Mr. and Mi's. Joseph Viga are also proud grandparents. Their, daughter presented them with a new grandson who has been named Scott Frederick, hern on November 12th. The best of wishes to all of these families on their new little “troubles.”

A little bird whispered to me that John and Peg Toth of Magnet Avenue did a little celebrating here recently, as Peg has graduated from a Nurses Training Course. Lots of luck to you, Peg, in your new venture.

The other day I ran across a little ode. that I want to pass along for whatever it is worth to the reading public. *

MY HUSBAND IS IN LOVE WITH AN UNDERTAKER

My husband’s in love with the undertaker. How do I know? Well, it’s plain to be seen; in fact, I confess lie as much as told me so.

He came home one day a while ago, his face lit up with glee, and he said: I’ve bought some life insurance, for I’ll die sometime, you see.

And I asked him how much he had taken: Oh, a thousand dollars, said he.

. It’s not very much ,but when I . die ,it’s enough to bury me.

Nov/ proud he was as he talked that night. Said he: When I meet my maker ,there's one thing for sure, I’ll leave enough to pay the undertaker .

And then I thought of my pcor health, and of our small children, three ,and I said to him: But listen, Jim, what will you leave the kiddies and me?

Now there, he said, as he scratched

his head. I guess you don’t have to fret; there’ll be money, you see, to bury me, and you won’t have to go in debt.

I knew he cculd, so I told him he should buy a thousand or two for his own and I said: It’s not fair, and you ought to care for your family, if left alone. But try as I might to make him do right, he stubbornly held to his view; and then he said: Why after I’m dead I den’t have to take care of you.

And he wouldn’t consent. He had enough. He thought he had dime quite well. He’d insured the undertaker ,and his family could go to —

We were hardly set up and in the office when we received some visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Balogh, Sr. came to-see the new office. Both of them said that they liked it well. We also had amither visitor, the vice-president of Branch 15-V. He did not say how he liked the new office but went back to his ear and brought in two pairs of drapes for our front windows. My guess is that he liked what he saw, but we will have to ask him personally. Louis Molnár alsói accompanied the Balogh, Sr.’s.

I am sorry that I now have to report the passing of the mother of Steve and Felix Horvath, whom we all know so well as they are active in our bowling league. Our condolences to the Horvath family.

It was not so long ago that someone told me that he would visit here in Chicago. He was supposed to see a football game in South Bend then make the trip here, but to date I have not heard from this individual .

On the sick list this month we have: Bela Horvath, Mrs. Csontos, Mrs. C. Heisen, Frank Rak and Frank Kapitar. Be well soon.

The thanks of the two District Managers to: Marvin Kunstadt and Vince Torma, who did the laying of the tile and building of the partition for our office. We would like to see Field Manager Elmer Charles here in Chicago, so that he would pass judgement on our selection of materials and also the site of our new location. And before I forget, William Feifar is making the counter for the office.

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