William Penn, 1963 (46. évfolyam, 5-23. szám)
1963-05-15 / 10. szám
PAGE 2 May 15, 1963 William Penn SUCCESSFUL 75TH RÁKÓCZI ! ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page 1) President was then introduced as the Toastmaster for the evening. Rev. Stephen M. Bessemer, Pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, Bridgeport, Conn, gave the invocation, after which a delicious meal was served. During the Dinner, the audience was entertained with various selections by the Schwäbische Mannerchor of Bridgeport, Conn, the various numbers of the group were introduced by Special Agent Rogers Vars. Many out of town guests were present to help in celebrating this event. National Officers, Directors, Auditing Committee Members were introduced by Toastmaster Varga namely: President and Mrs. Julius Macker, Secretary and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics, Treasurer and Mrs. Julius E. Somogyi, Field Manager Elmer Charles, 2nd Vice President and Mrs. Julius J. Lenart, Director and Mrs. Stephen Danko, Director and Mrs. Louis Vassy, Director and Mrs. Frank Radvany, Director and Mrs. Joseph Kormondy and daughter Mrs. Elsie Bendes, Director and Mrs. Frank Magyary, Director and Mrs. Julius Nadas, Directors John P. Balia, Michael Faczan and Albert Ibos. From the Auditing Committee Mr. Michael Hegedűs and Mrs. Hegedűs, and László Kereszti. General Counsel and Mrs. Gay B. Banes, Regional Manager and Mrs. Joseph Toma, District Manager Andrew Rinko and District Manager and Mrs. Paul Terjeki. Also introduced were Mrs. Louis Varga, Mrs. Frank Bero and Mrs. Andrew R. Balogh. Telegrams of greetings were received from Joseph Vasas, retired Supreme Secretary of Rákóczi, Controller John Sabo Home Office and Director Dr. Andrew Kovács. Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics spoke on the history of the Rákóczi and paid tribute to the founders. He pointed out the fact that the founders were immigrants who had come to these blessed shores without the knowledge of the language and without the benefit of friends and relatives waiting for them at the port of entry, they arrived steerage class, were given big badges with their names and destination and were sent in all directions from New York to immediately begin work in the mines and factories, no one could care less about their welfare. Thus it was that they were forced to band together for their mutual pi’otection and their spirit of brotherly love prevailed and thanks to their foresight and tenacity, we today have inherited the fraternal society they founded and we are now entrusted with the task of furthering the aims of fraternalism. Julius J. Lenart, 2nd Vice-President next extended words of greetings. His remarks were followed by greetings from the Hon. Samuel J. Tedesco, Mayor of the City of Bridgeport, and Lt. Governor of the State of Connecticut. President Julius Macker was the Hungarian speaker of the evening. The theme of his address was: “United under one banner”, (the text of this speech appears on Page 4.) His speéch was well received by all those who could understand the Hungarian language, particularly by those old time members who although well along in years, found time to participate in this wonderful celebration. General Chairman of this most successful affair was Regional Manager Andrew R. Balogh ably assisted by the following: Frank Bero, Louis L. Varga, Joseph Balogh, Bela Ganoczy, John F. McCarthy, Edith Varjabedian, Mrs. Charles Messinger, Stephen Havery, Albert Kocsis and Judge Jacob Meilitz. The program was closed with a prayer by Rev. Stephen Bessemer and the singing of the Hungarian Anthem. Then followed dancing to the music of Louis Magyar and his orchestra. Our sincere congratulations to Branch 1, its Officers, members and friends for this outstanding 75th anniversary program. Ohio District No. 12 PRE-CONVENTION DISTRICT SESSION BRANCHES 10, 33, 40, 46, 86, 136, 153, 236 237, 288, 349 and 564 The pre-convention District Session meeting will be held by Ohio District No. 12 on Sunday, June 16th, 1963 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lodge Rooms of Branch 40 at 445 Burlington Road, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. All District Representatives are requested to arrive on time. Fraternally, LOUIS A. FODOR District Secretary A CORDIAL INVITATION TO NEW YORK (Continued from Page 1) ger head the unusually active committee on arrangements. They have been preparing for weeks to make sure that your visit to our New York Fellowship Days will be lacking nothing. Saturday evening, June 1, 1963 in the Ballroom of the Commodore Hotel, under the sponsorship of Branch 48, there will be a DINNER. During the dinner, entertainment will be provided for the enjoyment of those attending. A highlight of the dinner program will be the introduction of the “WILLIAM PENN MEMBER OF THE YTCAR”, who will be representing all the William Penn members at the 20th Fellowship Day events. As you readers well know the Board of Directors decided to honor a Member during this year and through the medium of this Journal all members were afforded the opportunity to nominate someone for this high and signal honor. The Board at its Spring Meeting, from among the many nominees selected JOSEPH VASAS, William Penn Member of the Year. Mr. Vasas is retired Supreme Secretary of the former Rákóczi Aid Association and served aá Secretary for 37 years before retiring in 1955. Mr. Vasas has indicated that he will be present for this great event. All indications seem to point to the fact that larger groups will be attending the Dinner from Connecticut and New York. We urge all those who have not already done so to buy your tickets as soon as possible. All tables will be on a reserved basis, ten to a table. Dinner is $8.00 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the New York District Office. In addition to the fun and entertainment in connection with our National Tournament and Fellowship days, those attending will have a fine opportunity to see all the famous sights of a famous city. Once again we invite you to join us in .New York on June 1 and June 2. The Branch 48 Committee is waiting for you and promises you a memorable good time. WASHINGTON SQUARE ARCH — VIEW NORTH A view north through Washington Square Arch reflects the restive mood of this section of the city on a weekday afternoon. Fashionable 5th Ave. runs north from the Arch. The area around Washington Square Park is a jumble of coffee shops, bookstores, little theatre, quaint brownstones and stark, new apartment buildings. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION announces with profound sorrow the death of STEPHEN TOTH Branch 216, Northampton, Pa. an ILLUSTRIOUS MEMBER of this Association. The Board of Directors in paying final Tribute to the memory of our ILLUSTRIOUS MEMBER, conveys on behalf of the membership of the Association, its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. 'y0>fjAS0DMEl
