William Penn, 1958 (41. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1958-02-05 / 2. szám
PAGE 14 February 19, 1953 William Penn kXMkiOTa^wsisagMjajgsiiKiBMKJSHiiaisiHia^^ a FLOOD CITY NEWS I JOHNSTOWN, PA. 1 BRANCH 8-V By: Steve Petruska, Jr. | ^KIi>d>gW!aK<»^»l!^lg|gllMaig!aiBilWiaiMI><lMMCgWttaUÍMB«DaroBIKIgiBIMBn»i>ttetelHISllHlgllgllgtgllgii: William Penn Branch 8 -V held its first regular monthly meeting of the New Year Sunday, January 19, at Duzsa’s Hall (Cambria City). Fifteen members were present. Plans were drawn up for the “Quarter Century Club” dinner and dance which is to be held April 19th, this affair to honor the 25 year or more members of Branch 8-V as of December 31, 1957. Further details concerning the event will be published at a later date. * * * In the Johnstown Bowling Association Tournament, in the handicap division “Em's Sub” team won top honors with a score of 3,067. Bowling for the team were three William Penn members: Jay Stasko, 8-V, Jim Miklós, 138-R, Tony Karoski, 8-V and, Frank Koval and Bob Snopkc. Well done, fellows. * * * Mi. and Mrs. Emil T. Rosko, of 201 Blaine St., have announced the engagement of their daughter. Dolores Marie, to Joseph J. Kadas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kadas, Sr., of 201 Chestnut St. (Cambria City). No date has been set for the wedding. Miss Virginia L. Bamyak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Bamyak, •Sr., of 207 Roosevelt Blvd., and Dr. Michael Palmer Nido, son of Mrs. Caroline Nido, of Ellwood City, exchanged nuptial vows at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, corner Chestnut St. and 4th Ave. The bride, a* graduate of Johnstown High School, received her Ba-We lake February because this very wintry month has important dates, Lincoln's birthday, St. Valentine’s Day, Washington’s birthday. Another reason for oar liking February is that spring follows it ckesely — at least officially! The “Öreg Amerikas” meeting, he’d on New Year’s Day, was attended by approximately 600 people. Coloman Kolozsvary was elected president and Mrs. Kolozsvary vice president. There were several resignations. Paul Pentek resigned because of eye trouble and illness also forced the resignation of Ladislaus Csorba. Mrs. Csorba is a member of Branch 45-V and is active in Democratic affairs, in fant is a very hard worker in anything she undertakes. A program was tendered to the membership for the entire year and it was accepted, the first of which was the Annual Dinner held February 16th. Bethlen Hall, E. Boulevard and Buckeye Rd. We saw Joseph Barry, of Branch 45-V, ait the meeting. Among William Penn members present were Joseph Szalay, John Boda, Joseph Tatai, Charles Kautsky, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Balaszik, John Pal, Nick Yuhasz, Andy Dono, Steve Szekeley, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krupansky. Refreshments and sandwiches were served after the meeting. ehelor of Science olegree from the University of Pittsburgh, and is a graduate of Montefiore Hospital School of Medical Technology, Pittsburgh. She has taken post-graduate work at Pitt. She is chief technologist and director of the School of Medical Technology at the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nido, graduate of Lincoln High Sizbool, Ellwood City, graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, and the Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia. He is now serving his internship at the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. After a honyemoon in New York City, the couple is residing at 326 Belmont St., Geistown, * * * Miss Joanne Ixtpresti, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Philip Lopresti, of 755 Wayne St., became the bride of Joseph Litzinger, son cf Mr. and Mrs. Herman Litzinger, of 2316 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Attorney Lopresti is an assemblyman. Rev. Father Stephen Ward, Pastor, performed the double-ring ceremony in Our Mother cf Sorrows Cathclic Church, Westmont. Following the ceremony a dinner was held at Ft. Stariwix Hotel. * * * Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Pallage, Jr., of 180 Beaty Ave., on the birth of their son. Also, congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Emery Dula, of 450 Southmcnt Blvd., parents of a daughter. BRANCH 14-V CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 1958 Five dances will be held in a row and the first one was scheduled for January 18th ■— Sándor and József Nap card party on March 16th — A banquet will be held in honor of Coloman Kolozsvary, Joseph Szalay and John Bozsvay, presidents emeritus of Branch 14-V — Picnic in July or August pending the rental of the grounds — October 11th will be our Annual Grape Festival — A card party will be sandwiched in between October and December — New Year celebration of course. We regret to inform our Cleveland membership and readers of the death cf Steve Barry who was killed in a collision with a large truck in the country — Regrets too in the death of Ernie Simon, mortician and backer of William Penn teams, who died January 21st — A serious leg ailment lias been the cause of Joteeph Rippner’s hospitalization — After a sojc.urn in one of the Cleveland area hospitals, Judge Louis Petrash is recovering — Cal Karnya, manager of “K’s” Tavern, E. 93d and Cumberland, has a birthday club in which every month is an occasion for celebration for one or more members, so all the members celebrate once a nunth — Joseph A. Kadar informs us that he is the campaign manager for Angelo Gagliardo, Juvenile Judge candidate. He further states that he is all set with a team which will go to the William Penn tournament in Philadelphia — Bela Balogh’s wife, Stephanie, bowled in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a tournament for the world’s championship. She attained 14th pcsition. Better luck, Stevie, next time — For the past three years Ted Szalay has been on a diet which is really slenderizing him — Rabb Jóska’s Gypsy Cellar, now located at 112th and Buckeye, is really a treat if you are seeking coziness, friendliness and relaxation, where, eating delicious Hungarian food and drinking liquors, and listening to Mr. Rabb’s three piece orchestra under bis leadership, you can have an evening of full entertainment. At the latest meeting of Branch 14-V, it was voted to permit the Working Men’s Educational and Social Club to hold its meetings at the hall, where the, club will meet every Thursday and one Saturday a month. Also, at this meeting, vice president Joseph Semetko was appointed entertainment chairman for 1958. Incidentally, Branch 14-V Social Club dues are new payable. A nice dinner was given for all the William Penn officers, who had worked on the program for the Hungarian Refugees and Freedom Fighters, held December 22d, which the guests enjoyed very much. The Hungarian Businessmen and Tradesmen Club honored two of its outstanding members, Probate Judge Frank Merrick and “banana king” Mike Sanscne, in celebrating their birthdays. William Penn members were present at this affair, to name some: Stephen Gabocz, past Resident Duke Jakab, mortician, Louis Bodnar and son, morticians, Steven Konnendy, attorney at law, John Jakab, who promoted this affair, Joseph Krupansky, candidate far county commissioner, Frank R. Pokorny, state representative, Andy Dono, president of the United Hungarian Societies of Cleveland, Judge Joseph Stearns, who was master of ceremonies, Joseph Presser, former postmaster of Cleveland, Gus Bessenyey, police prosecutor, Charles Kautsky, Cal Karnya, Andy Balaszik and his wife, Matilda, who was the cook. President Szabó greeted the guests on behalf of the club. Everyone had a very pleasant time. The Sport’s Club anniversary dinner was a grand success. Ann Pinter liad made all the arrange-Hello again from the Chatter Box. We hope you had a grand New Years Eve and Day. We here in Columbus enjoyed watching our fine Ohio State Team win the Rose Bowl game. There were quite a few of us, however, who were watching it with half-closed eyes and ice bags on our heads after the New Year’s Eve party we attended at the William Penn Home. We congratulate Kal Fuzy for the elegant way he had the home decorated. The committee worked splendidly too. There were beautiful hats, horns, streamers and noise makers. Everyone enjoyed himself. The evening was highlighted by a new dance introduced by Lou Tokár. He really featured the show* with it, called the “Tokár Hip Swivel Rumba.” Congratulations to Lou Tokár District Manager Iou Tokár was called to Pittsburgh this pasit month to attend a special meeting. He Santa in New Brunswick Santa Claus (portrayed by -John Barna) and just a few of his admirers are pictured at the Branch 52-V, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Children’s Christmas Party held Sunday, December 22d, at Polgar'a Hall. Approximately 100 youngsters attended, receiving gifts, enjoying refreshments, playing games, etc. ments for the dinner. Our observations at this affair were thus: President Oscar Federau came late — John Beres and Marge 'Dosnko came tog-ether — - Melvína Hegedűs took her husband’s share home because he was “sentenced” to work at home — Tony Pinter wa» “hollering” fer “Doctor” O'Ravis (who had brought the refreshments in a new satchel) — Mary Bodnar and Kay Kobus were watching their diet — Mr. and Mrs. Steve PtocaJko sat near a warm air regia ter did Mr. and Mrs. Ted Beres. Write your senators and representatives about a tax cut for the average man. Watch how they vote in Congress. The problem of the aged, welfare and goed labor legislation will be a must for the 103d General Assembly in 1959. If I am reeleebed I will work for the betterment «iff our people. First of all, we must «rake the primaries which will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 1958; then, tire general election next November. Ex Animo, JOSEPH J. HORVATH c/o William Penn Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio was informed by the Home Office that for the year 1957 he was second in the country in insurance sales and first in premiums. H>e was awarded an electric wrist watch, for his fine work, also a bonus check. Sympathy We were very sorry to leant that Mrs. Evelyn Boucher’s mother was stricken with a stroke. We hope she will recover soon. Our sympathy to the DeVaney family on fthe loss of their mother, Mrs. Lula DeVanev of 1308 Parsons Ave. She was 72 years of age. She is survived by sons Ralph, Wilson and Harold. Well, friends, this ends my column for February. Just a reminder that the regular monthly meeting is the SECOND THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH. Please attend these meetings as they are important to each of you. Y our Correspondent, William D. Franklin j WILLIAM PENN WATCHTOWER j ■ By JOSEPH J. HORVATH — Cleveland, Ohio HR»•«■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a■■■■■■■■ fei IK' P I Columbus, Ohio j|l w CHATTERBOX Branch 129-V
