William Penn, 1958 (41. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1958-06-04 / 6. szám
June 18, 1958. PAGE 15 William Penn CHATTERBOX Branch 129-V HJ Columbus, Ohio || MffilSKHaiaiHass We here at Branch 129-V are saddened by the loss of one of our most respected members, A1 Malherbe. He was known to all and all who knew him liked and respected this man. He was a sportsman of the first water and a fine William Penn bowler. He enjoyed the game of bowling to it’s fullest. In 1956 he lost his right leg due to blood poisoning and could no longer take part in the sport he loved. He was our Honorary President for the last two bowling seasons and, at our banquet May 24th he was elected Honorary Life Time President of our League. It doesn’t seem possible that we lost Al so soon, but our only consolation can be that our Maker had him in mind for a bigger job. We shall miss him dearly for he was a good William Penn member, a good sport, a fine bowler, and a true friend. We wish to extend to Mrs. Sussie Malherbe and the family our deepest sympathy on behalf of Branch 129-V and the bowlers. To Sussie: We want you to know that at the National Tournament in Philadelphia the Tournament Committee allowed us to pay one last tribute to “Al”. We asked that the bowling lanes be darkened and a moment of silenee be observed while we rolled one last ball for Al. Sympathy is also extended to Mrs. Olga Tokár on the loss of her father, Mr. Panisch, on May 28th. Alex Fűlika passed away on May 28th. Comments on the Tournament Well, friends another tournament has come and gone and, as in previous years, we are sadder and poorer, but we hope a little wiser. We won’t talk about our bowling. I don’t want to get sick all over again! We would, however, like to congratulate the winning team this year, which was one of our own Columbus teams, the Braumeister Beer Team. They became the first Colum-» bus team ever to win big prize. The team is composed of the following men: Captain Charles Stimpfle, Frank DeFranco, Harold Blackburn, Jack Ritter, Len Pfaltzgraf. Some of the other teams did real well too and deserve praise. I should also like to congratulate that fine team from Toledo, Ohio which won the scratch score prize. They bowled the team event on the two alleys next to me. I can honestly say they are gentlemen bowlers. They bowled all their games from scratch as they had no handicap, and rolled a fine score of 2876. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Jolán Lucas, fellow William Penn Columnist, at the tournament. We kept the air “hot” with topics that were foremost in our minds. Mr. Lucas and my wife just sat there trying to get a word in once in awhile. I must say, Jolán, you are everything I had you pictured to be. a very charming and gracious lady. I hope I shall have the pleasure of meeting you again soon — the next time without the waiter and the flying apple pie and coffee! Once again, it was indeed a pleasure for my wife and me to meet you and your husband. “Pop” Diliinger missed the tournament this year due to illness. We all missed this popular man. Pet Peeves First of all, I should like to say to each and every bowler in the tournament and in the money leagues of the William Penn, when you have committed yourself to coming to the tournament you have made a bond of obligating yourself to your team mates. They count on you. Some of us travel far distances and it costs us quite some money to come to these tournaments. Now it is only fair and ethical that you do your part by attending and not letting your teammates down. If there is a serious reason why you can not come at the last minute, that is different. I should like to see a rule put in effect to ban all bowlers who at the last minute let their fellow bowlers in a lurch. They should never be allowed to bowl again in another William Penn Tournament or Leagues. This year I heard many comments on tilg poor conditions of the alleys and the pins, the dirty pits and the dirty mess the balls were in when they came back. The pins were NOT tournament wood and looked to be open bowling wood. The money cur organization spends on these tournaments should at least guarantee us conditions on the alleys in accord with A. B. C. Sanction Tournaments. These conditions were not met at Philadelphia and have not been met in the last two tournaments. We didn’t even get to have a shadow ball on each alley this year in the team event which is something A, B. C. says you are entitled to. The Home Office should invite all the secretaries or presidents of the leagues to sit in at the meetings concerning the Tournament, and a committee be selected to meet with the management of the alleys where the tournament is to be held, to see to it ihat it is in accordance with A. B. C. Sanction. I hope my suggestion is at least given consideration. Good Points of the Tournament The food was good and I must say “fast”. The food disappeared before you could even finish it! I don’t believe I ever got such a “rush act”. The program was very well handled and the music was very good. The hotel accommodations were very nice The members of Branch 44-R, Akron, Ohio, are cordially inviting their neighboring branches to join them in a day of fellowship and fun as they gather together at their annual picnic. This is the one time during our year of social events that we meet as one great big’ “family” from mother and father down to little baby sister, as far away as Cleveland, Alliance, Medina, to your friend across the street. THE TIME, Sunday, July 20, from noon to dusk. THE PLACE, Ridgewood Park' % mile East off route 21 on Ridgewood Road (between Montrose and Copley Center). WHAT TO DO. For the children: games and prizes, pony rides ,and an area with swings, etc. For the adults: social games, horseshoes and dancing from 4 to 9 to the tunes of the Melody Polka Band from Cleveland Ohio. And, of course, we’ll have those delicious Hungarian dishes that you find at all our outings. Refreshments for everybody. Our committees are working hard to make this picnic an affair that everyone will not forget for a long time so be there and make them proud to be one small part in making your day an enjoyable one. * * * Bela Takaes, Honorary President of Branch 44-R was pleasantly surprised on his 79th birthday April 19 by a visit from his son Louis and family from distant Califarnia at a birthday dinner held in his honor. Also present were Mr. Takaes’ son John and family and grandson John, Jr. and family. Mr. Takaes was president of branch 91-V for 35 years and, when it all boils down, we had a wonderful time. , Bowling champion of the WILLIAM PENN Leagues in Columbus was the Lou Tokar’s Insurance Team. They won the leagues the last night of the bowling season and are to be congratulated on their fine effort. The picture enclosed is the Championship Team. Well your reporter is tired from the trip to Philadelphia and in need of much rest, so I’ll say “30” for now and sleep on ideas for next months column. Your Reporter, William D. Franklin and holds several service awards from, the William Penn. He has always been active in organizations and social events centering around the Hungarian people and the Akron Magyar Home. Congratulations, Mr. Takaes. * ¥ * Just returned from the William Penn Tournament-Fellowship Days in Philadelphia is a group of bowlers their wives and guests who, I am sure, will bowl again next year with added strength from the Akron membership. We were only 7 strong last year; this year 16. What about next year? For those of you who may be interested but a little in the dark about these “Fellowship Days”, just ask the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Steidl, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nemeth, Mr. and Mrs. Konrad Six, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Barany, Mr. and Mrs. Fank Magyary, Bernard Darago, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vargo, and yours truly. After hearing the aforementioned, I feel sure we will double again and again. It is not too soon to begin working towards next year’s Tournament-Fellowship Days. I know of no other fraternal having so pleasant a yearly society sports-social as we the William Penn have. Let us appreciate this primarily by participation.----------'-a 3 £-&■•------— Retirement without the love of letters is a living burial. — Seneca Some people can stay longer in an hour than others can in a week. — William Dean Howells Left to right they are: Dick Newman, Dick Hart, Roy Teaford, Harold Brining, Ronald B. Brinning, Sponsor Lou Tokár, and Chuck Helscher. GREETINGS Delegated by the Board of Directors to attend the Tournament-Fellowship Days, Director Joseph Kormondy speaks to the guests in Hungarian. Akron Area Members Invited to Attend Picnic July 20
