William Penn, 1961 (44. évfolyam, 3-16. szám)
1961-08-16 / 10. szám
PAGE 2 August 16, 1961 William Penn Br. 34 Commemorates Society’s Anniversary Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Branch 34 celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the William Penn Fraternal Association on Sunday, July 9, 1961, amidst the arboreal splendor of the beautiful Lithuanian Club grounds, where some 500 members and guests commemorated a fine event and enjoyed the eye-appealing natural surroundings of a place first visited As is true of every William Penn public event, whether branch or national, this affair too was opened with the singing of our national anthem, The Star-Spanged Banner, for the. William Penn Fraternal Association has continually demonstrated pts American patriotism and devoby most of them. Second in importance to the primary purpose of this fine gettogether — the observance of our Association’s Diamond Anniversary — was the pi-esentation of the 50- Year JVlember Emblems to those few Branch 34-ers who have been members of the society for the past fifty or more years. tion to the democratic cause. Next, Michael Kara, President of Branch 34, greeted members and guests and introduced the Rev. Paul Markovits, rector of the First Hungarian Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, who was toastmaster at this grand occasion. The good clergyman, well-known for his many humanitarian endeavors and accomplishments, promised the audience an interesting program and an enjoyable day. Miss Helen Stipkovits, refined singer of the Pittsburgh-McKeesport area, received the resounding applause of her appreciative listeners after each of her well-selected numbers. Main speaker of Branch 34’s William Penn 75th Anniversary picnic was our President, Julius Macker, who reached into the far past to pay tribute to the founders of this largest Hungarian American organization, then extended his honors to the present in hearty praise to the 50-Year Member Emblem awardees of Branch 34. Our national leader in individual brief presentation speeches lauded each awardee — Julius Molnár, George Mészáros, Stephen Beres — as he gave the happy veteran members their just awards of recognition, by which they will always be reminded that Board of Directors and the Association are ever mindful of members so faithful and loyal to their William Penn. Mr. Macker noted that three other Branch 34 50-Year Member awardees, Mrs. Stephen Stájer, John Majar and John Bishop were unable to attend because of their physical conditions but that they would receive their Emblems by mail. This more serious side of the program was closed with the singing of the Hungarian national anthem. Second part of the program was entirely entertainment and much of it was unannounced and came as a surprise. The big surprise was the appearance of the 40-member dancing group of youngsters and teen-agers of Branch 8, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dressed colorfully in Hungarian costume, these talented children were divided into groups: ages 4 to 8, 9 to 12, and the teenagers. Their performances received encore after encore until they were becoming weary. It was a big surprise and a pleasant one indeed. No less entertaining was that dance group which followed, that of Sándor Zilahy, which had been acclaimed at the recent Magyar Day in Kennywood Park. The entertainment program was followed by the dance as the young people took to the dance floor and the oldsters reminisced of earlieu years and days. The stars were shining brightly before the last of the Branch 34 jubilant celebratora left the park. At this point we wish to give public credit in our official organ to all those members who gave specal service to make possible the tremendous success of Branch 34’a commemoration of the 7.5th Anniversary of the William Penn Fraternal Association, and we are extremely grateful for their selfless ^efforts: 75th Anniversary Committee — Michael Kara, chairman; Joseph Gallo, Emery Molnár, Valentine Tondora, Eugene Szebedinszky, John Hogya, Joseph Tojusko, Joseph Csurilla, George Mészáros, Joseph Mészáros and Stephen Petro, members. Refreshments — Joseph Berei, Julius Kimak, Paul Matusz, Michael Andre. Kitchen and Dining Hall — Laura) Yasko, Margaret Gallo, Schorlis Gatz, Felicitas Kara, Margaret Kistay, Helen Lepedő, Agnes Hogya, Maria Nyiri, Julia K. Cher, Elaine Stefan, Barbara Catlos, Margaret Petro and Catherine Toth, all these members of the new Ladies’ Auxiliary of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. t Ledger Assets — MAY, 1961 AWARDEES AND OFFICERS Shown left to right are: Julius Molnár (awardee), Julius Macker, President of the William Penn Fraternal Association; George Mészáros (awardee), Stephen Beres (awardee) — rear, Michael Kara, Branch 34 President. For reasons of health three 50-Year Member Emblem awardees could not be present: Mrs. Stephen Stájer, John Majar, and John Bishop. Bonds .......................................................................................................$ 22,857,216.84 Stocks ........................................................................................................ 1,694,744.94 Mortgages ................................................................................................ 1,437,565.77 Home Off. Bldg. & Other Association Owned Real Estate ........... 1,186,678.80 Branch Real Estate Loans .................................................................. 47,250.31 Policy Loans and Liens ........................................................................ 1,080,031.62 Cash and Bank Deposits ........................................................................ 150,596.75 Other Assets ............................................................................................ 63,755.71 Total Ledger Assets ....................................................................$ 28,517,840.74 Less: Liabilities ....................................................................................... -8,017.31 Net Ledger Assets — May 31, 1961 ........................................$ 28,509,823.43 Julius E. Somogyi, Treasurer John Sabo, Controller Death Takes Branch 525 President On July 12, 1961 Branch 525, Los Angeles, California, and all the many Hungarian groups in the Los Angeles area, lost one of their finest leaders and hardest workers when Emery Gyorvari, President of Branch 525, died. Born November 2, 1889 in Dénesfa, Sopron County, Hungary, Mr. FINANCIAL STATEMENT — MAY, 1961 Life Disability Pension Total Department Department Department Ledger Assets — April 30, 1961 $26,911,807.72 $1,293,109.70 $^18,937.96 $28,523,855.38 Income Monthly Dues $ 170,563.22 $ 13,716.39 $ —0— $ 184,279.61 Miscellaneous 6,828.38 —0— —0— 6,828.38 Investment Income 71,147.42 —0— 459.41 71,606.83 Capital Gains 16,772.22 , —0— —0— 16,722.22 Pension Plan Income —0— —0— 1,237.00 1,237.00 Total Income $ 265,311.24 $ 13,716.39 $ 1,696.41 $ 280,724.04 Disbursements Claims $ 184,400.45 $ 17,843.94 $ —0— $ 202,244.39 Dividends 6,530.49 —0— —0— 6,530.49 Miscellaneous 4,274.65 —0— __0— 4,274.65 Commissions 23,117.44 465.07 —0— 23,582.51 General Operating Expenses 44,126.88 —0— —0— 44,126.88 Taxes, Licenses and Fees 1,294.93 —0— —0— 1,294.93 Capital Losses 10,548.75 —0— —0— 10,548.75 Pension Plan Payments —0— —0— 2,153.39 2,153.39 Total Disbursements $ 274,293.59 $ 18,309.01- $ 2,153.39 $ 294,755.99 Total Net Ledger Assets — May 31, 1961 $26,902,825.37 $1,288,517.08 $318,480.98 $28,509,823.43 JULIUS E. SOMOGYI, Treasurer Gyorvari spent many years as a leader of Hungarian life in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Gyorvari was serving his second term as president of Branch 525 at the time of his death. Over the past he served the branch in many ways and was always a faithful worker and helper, ever ready to lend a hand whenever called upon. He also served on committees and held offices at the Magyar Ház and the Hungarian Pioneer Family Club. His loss will be felt not only by our William Penn members but by Hungarians throughout the vast Los Angeles area. He leaves his beloved wife Emma, two daughters, five grand-children, one sister in the United States and one in Hungary. He also leaves his many friends and associates who lost a part of themselves when Emery Gyorvari left to receive his well-deserved reward. May he rest in Peace. —ERNEST F. FINTOR Division Manager The average family using hard water drinks, washes and bathes in over 200 pounds of dissolved rock every year. This rock can be removed only with a water softener.JOHN SABO, Controller
