William Penn, 1958 (41. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1958-05-07 / 5. szám

THIS IS AN EVENT THAT APPEALS TO ALL PAGE 14 William Penn May 21, 1953 Motor CLTX News BRANCH 36-V — DETROIT, MICHIGAN By Jolán Lucas — ‘A mystic bond of brotherhood makes all men one.” — Carlyle. ODDS AND ENDS The second Social Afternoon of the i Branch 36-V bowlers held on Sunday, May 4, at the former Ver­­hovay Home has been concluded. Per­haps not quite so triumphantly (fi­nancially, that is) resulting as the one held in March, it was satisfactory enough to be encouraging. With so many other societies and clubs hold­ing card parties and annual banquets on the same day the competition was really keen. However the loyal and faithful William Penn members were present with their friends, including the entire roster of branch officers. Committees were doing several jobs and donating prizes so rather than make a long-drawn out report, repeating myself several times, let’s make it easy on myself and the read­ers: Prizes donated, cakes baked, miscellaneous help of all kinds were performed by the following: Mrs. Martin Marton; Mrs. Caspar Papp; Mrs. John Denes; bowlers George Marton, Steve Kekes, Andy Bobrocky, Frank Darabos, Joe Lorincz, Louis Lucas, Sr.; surprising help at the end of the party by 10 year old Linda Lorincz. (I told Joe his daughter did more work than he did, whereupon Joe said he had worked for more than 15 years for Verhovay and now it was his children’s turn — nice way of looking at it! Linda has a 12 year old brother Kenny, year-old Judy and 3 months old Gordon who will also dc their job when they are ready.) And. of course there was your old Ferret, who had so many details to worry about that it’s a wonder nothing was forgotten; who also had the help of two charming daughters-in-law, Glenda Sue and Rosemarie Lucas. It is gratifying tc know that, un­officially, through the planning and organizing of these two card parties, we have successfully formed an ef­ficient Entertainment Committee which can work for future William Penn events, whether for the branch, the William Penn Junior Club or the newly formed William Penn Sports Club. Mrs. John Denes has made the suggestion that we could hold these card panties every month, beginning­­in September until May of every year, alternating the fund-raising projects between the Junior Club and the Sports Club. Then perhaps twice or Ihre“ times a year some joint event on a large scale could be held for the benefit of the two clubs. J, at least, have learned that the two chibs can do more if they work to help each other than if they try to work atone. An amusing incident at the card party must be reported. District Manager Úsztok amused himself drawing caricatures of the various guests at ihe party, including some unusual drawings of District Manag­er Stephen Lukacs, Controller Jo­seph Marczis, Vice-President Julius Macker, Recording Secretary Elsie Saytos (of Branch 4!3-V), some of the guests who came with Connie Bobrocky, and others, including a h'larious portrait of your Ferret. Mr. Usztok’s talent had been un­known up to this time by many of us, but he may be asked to pel-form this task in the future. Thanks for the unexpected fun, Mr. Úsztok. Another decision which was made at this party, still unofficially, by the branch officers, was to the effect that when we finally conclude the merger between Branches 36-V and 443-V and monthly meetings will be held in Lincoln Park, that card par­ties could be held directly after the branch meetings each month, thereby saving additional rent of hall space. The location decided on, at this time, is the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1125 Fort Street (corner of Fort and Montié Road), in Lincoln Park. By securing this location for branch meetings in suburban Lincoln Park, a new WILLIAM PENN COMMU­NITY will be organized to take part in all civic and community events and which will give the William Penn a status on an American basis. This will induce more active interest in William Penn social, fraternal and sports ac­tivities and will probably achieve the dreams of the second and third (and so on) generation membership. Thanks to everyone who helped to make our two card parties such an outstanding success. We learned a great many things, among them that if we of the American generation will exert a little effort our veteran mem­bers will be behind us to help us achieve success. * * * Since this article must reach the editor’s desk before the May branch meeting, I can only guess at the de­cisions which will be made and the suggestions offered for future events. However, I am almost certain that the Annual Children’s Picnic, under the sponsorship of Branch 36-V, will he discussed. Details will be in the June issue, or possibly a short item iin the BRANCH BRIEFS column in the May issue, and most certainly in the Hungarian issue of the WILLI AM PENN. Watch for this news! Another urgent matter under con­sideration will be a charter train to make the trip to the National Wil­liam Perm Bowling Tournament and -Friendship Days in Philadelphia on May 31-.Tune 1st. A special rate will lie given by the railroad company7 if 25 (or more) people make the trip together. A savings of $15 will help to pay for hotel accomodations and other expenses. This Mr. Peterson chap informed me that a special car for William Penn members will be (secured, including such conveniences as tables, diner service and, of course, privacy. This privacy of. the membership will do much ,to bring the William Penn fraternal spirit to a warm and spirited closeness, and many matters for the future can be planned in the casual and friendly at­mosphere. By the lime this article reaches the readers, certain plans will have been made, but if anyone wishes to change his mind about driving it will not be too late to join the charter group. Call either Vice- President Julius .Macker at Avenue 4-3212 or myself at the number at 1 he bottom of this article for further information. The train leaves Detroit at 4:55 p. m. and arrives in Philadel­phia at 6:46 a. m., leaves Philadelphia Sunday night, June 1st, at 6:58 p. m. and arrives in Detroit at 8:45 a. m. There may be a few minutes in time change due to daylight saving time, but Mr. Peterson informs me these times will be approximately as stat­ed. The trip takes about 14 hours by train, which would also be a long haul by automobile but less tiring. Who knows, maybe friend Horvath, that is L. Louis Horvath, who is lo­cal Chairman of fhe Tournament, may have someone at the station to meet us that early in the morning, which would do a great deal towards starting us off on a gay week-end. Note to friend Horvath — Polish up your fraternal spirit! Let’s see if Philadelphia is really the 'City of Brotherly Love. As to hotel reservations, the De­troit branch 86-V team didn’t wait for ehe reservation cards to be sent out from the Home Office (they just arrived today as I’m writing this for the current deadline), but called th# Sheraton-Detroit and made reserva­tions for the Sheraton-Philadelphia, and they have been confirmed. (Check on this, Horvath buddy-pal!) Others , who plan to go had better get busy on those reservations! Note to Albert Jozik of the editorial staff of the WILLIAM PENN — We hope you will be in Philadelphia as official reporter — How about that meeting of branch columnists and re­porters? Anything on that? There will be about six teams and some extras from Detroit, represent­ing Branches 500-V, 443-V and 36-V, also branch officers and members going along for the fun. It would be a happy event if all these people could go together on the charter train .. . Think about it! HERE WE COME, PHILADELPHIA! * * * I lead about a chap in one of the out-state branches who had a tripli­cate of 181 (am I correct?) and the columnist (can’t seem to find it now but I remember reading about it) asked if anyone could beat that. Yes, it has been beaten! Steve Kekes, 36- V bowler, checked in with a bulging triplicate of 202-202-202 in the Dear­born Moose Classic. How about a re­peat of that performance in the Quaker City, Steve old boy? Andy Bobrocky 36-V bowler, wins a gold medal for having the largest group of guests at both card parties. Andy has a most beautiful red-haired wife who is tlie friendliest person I ever met (via phone) and more charming in person. I truy love that gang of yours, Connie! Captain George Marton of the 36- V team has participated in so many tournaments this season that it has been a back-breaking job to keep tip with him. He has so many trophies now that he may have to build a special trophy room to display, them all. Nice gal, that fiancee of yours, buddy! Mrs. Stephen Danko (Julia to those of us who are close to her) is in the 'real estate business with the Avis Realty. Call her if you want to buy a house! At the regular quarterly audit held on April 11, we noticed a calling card from District Manager John Wieland of Cleveland, stuck in the door of the district office. We are sorry we missed you, but the office is closed on Saturday afternoons. Did you get to see whoever it was you came to see ? S' ■{. * One more thing and I’ll call it quits .. . the first, and CHARTER MEETING, of the DETROIT WIL­LIAM PENN SPORTS CLUB will be held Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1958, at the Lucas residence, 129% Rose­­dale Avenue. Wyandotte, AVenue 3-0905. Official letters of invitation will be mailed to all those who have howled in past tournamenls and others whom we may know about off­hand to notify you of exact time and directions. Those who may be interest­ed, please call me, and those who re­ceive letters may invite other interest­ed parties. Wc may serve refresh­ments if we can get hold of a few bucks, otherwise it will be pot-luck. (Remember, we have no money as yet!) We hope to have Field Super­visor Gabriel Nameth present, who can do much to explain the aims and purpose of the new club and who ián aid us in clarifying the new constitu­tion and bylaws. $3.00 for initiation fees, and annual dues of either $3.00 or $6.00, whichever will give us the most benefit. ALL GOOD SPORTS WELCOME! I suppose 1 forgot something, or someone, but June is another month and another issue. IMPORTANT NEWS next month about the merger meeting of branches 36-V and 443-V. Look for it! Your old FERRET 32996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte Michigan AVenue 3-0905 COLOMAN REVESZ HONORED . . . (Continued from page 4) career of our National President. Coloman Revesz began his fraternal career in 1932 when the Board of Directors of the then Verhovay Fraternal Insurance As­sociation appointed him to the position of Supreme Auditor, which position he held successively until elected Supreme (later changed to “National”) Secretary at the quadrennial convention in 1943. He held the National Secretaryship until 1955 when he was elected National President. It was at the 1955 convention that the merger negotiations between the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Associa­tion and the Rákóczi Aid Association of Bridgeport, Connecticut were finalized. The success of this merger was due in part to the untiring efforts of Mr. Revesz, The new society was renamed the William Penn Fraternal Association and Coloman Revesz became its first National President. Mr. Revesz’ many activities in fraternalism and humanita­­rianism have included, among others, various posts in the several fraternal congresses and two Mission of Mercy visits in 1957 to Austria to aid in the rehabilitation of the Hungarian refugee­­escapee victims of the October 1956 uprising in Hungary against the Communists. Congratulations, Mr. Revesz, on your quarter century of service with the William Penn and best wishes for the future!

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