William Penn, 1958 (41. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1958-01-01 / 1. szám
PAGE 8 William Penn January 15, 1958 Branch 52-R Holds Christmas Party Late Branch Officer Youngsters and oldsters alike both enjoyed the first Christmas party held by Branch 52-R of Windber, Pennsylvania, Note the popularity tf the balloons. William Penn fratemalism unfolded its true spirit when Branch 52-R, Windber, Pennsylvania, held the first Christmas party for its Juvenile members Sunday, December 22, 1957, at the Hungarian Beneficial Hall, Eighth Street, Windber. The hall was beautifully decorated with gay and colorful streamers. A Christmas tree, all aglow and twinkling, glittered attractively in the center of the stage. All Juvenile members from one day to sixteen years had been mailed invitations by Branch 52-R. It was heartwarming that the great majority of these bids were honored. Many of the young guests were accompanied by their parents or other elders. Of course Santa Claus was the “This is a grand organization and I’m. glad that I’m a member of it.’’ “I hope there will be • another Christmas party next year.” Success of any endeavor depends on enthusiasm and work, plus joint effort. Branch 52-R wishes to thank publicly these individuals for their outstanding services toward the success of the first Christmas party of the branch: LADIES: Anna Kurcsics, Katherine Chamey, Bernice Geiger, Theresa Veres, Katherine Gall. GENTLEMEN: Steve Kurcsics, Michael Charney, John Orris, Frank Veres, George Conrad, Joseph Alex, John Spisak, Steve Gall Jr., Louis Demko, and especially, Peter Kish, who so very well portrayed Santa Claus. Needless to say, Branch 52-R has already discussed informally the 1958 Christmas party. Finally, thanks galore to the Home Office for the fine gifts and prizes it sent. (Material for this story submitted by Steve Gall, manager Branch 52-R.) Gabriel Szarka, president of Branch 348-V, Mona, West Virginia, died December 13, 1957 at the age of 73. The popular branch officer served Bi anch 348-V. as its1 president for nine years. As a member of the former Workingmen’s 'Sick Benefit Federation, which merged with our society in 1947, he served that group also as an officer for twentyseven years. Mr. Szarka was a native of Hövej, County of Sopron, Hungary. He married December 16, 1911 and 46 years later, on December 16, 1957, was laid to rest. Survivors include his wife Ethel, three daughters Mrs. Ethel Baliker, Mrs. Mary Troxel and Mrs. Agnes Propst, and a son Gabriel. BRANCH 36-V OFFICERS main attraction and he was a very popular and busy giver and entertainer all afternoon, presenting each child With treats from the Home Office and from the branch. Those children unable to attend because of illness or other legitimate reasons were not left out but received their gifts by proxy. Laughing mingled with the pop-pop of bursting balloons revealed the gaiety and happiness of the celebrating children. Refreshments, prepared by the mothers, were hastily consumed by the whetted appetites of the young ones. In addition to all this were the special Home Office prizes for which the children had registered on arrival at the affair. Winners of these were: Sally Gall, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gall Gloria Chamey, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chamey Elaine Veres, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Veres. Making their appearance at the party were area Directors Michael J. Faczan of Johnstown and Louis Vizi of Scalp Level. * There is no better way to testify to the success of Branch 52-R’s first Christmas party than to reproduce these bona fide quotes made at the party by unsolicited members: “Just look at the crowd. It’s like a wedding.” “Did ybu see the wonderful treats we got from the Home Office and our Branch?” “If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it.” Pictured above the 1957 officers of Branch 36-V, Detroit, Michigan. Branch 36-V celebrated its 50th anniversary in the year just past. Seated, left to right, are: John Denes, Recording Secretary; Stephen Lukacs. District Manager; Martin Marton, President; Joseph Marczis, Controller. Standing, left to right, are: Steve Csabi, Building Committee Chairman. Steve Kopesek, Auditor; Mrs. Jolán Lucas, Auditor and Publicity Agent; Steve Jozsa, Sick Visitor; Géza Madarász, Auditor. With the exception of Mr. Kopesek and Mr. Jozsa, the Hbove officers continue in 1958.
