William Penn, 1965 (48. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1965-06-16 / 12. szám
PAGE 8 William Penn National Secretary Stelkovics Honored (Continued from Page 4) Said he in part: “Twenty-five years ago ... he (Mr. Stelkovics) exchanged the teacher’s ruler for the opportunity to serve his fellow man ... his qualities ... his great service must be recognized in grateful words for in him we honor ourselves, the sturdy courage of our forefathers, the wisdom of our mothers, the strength of our youth ... he loves to serve not only his beloved society but other institutions. He loves his church . . . you read of his many services ... in local, state and national Fraternal work . . . What single force or forces motivated the teacher to become a Fraternalist? ... the everloving Father and Mother ... the discipline ... Third, his American birth ... Twenty-five years ago, Albert Stelkovics decided not to teach history, but to make history... and we must pay tribute to his charming and loving wife, Mary. .. beautiful daughter, Kathy ... his beloved fatherin-law, Joseph Vasas . . . and (they — Mr. Stelkovics and Mr. Vasas) were the bridge-builders between the Verhovay and the Rákóczi.” Indeed it is unfortunate that space is so limited that we can not reprint, in their entireties, the glowing tributes of the aforegoing three speakers. In the March, 1965 WILLIAM PENN Mr. Stelkovics honored his old and longtime friend, Joseph Poliak, with an article of affection and respect. Now Mr. Poliak had his turn to honor his former protege. The elderly gentleman reminisced about the “early days” and was liberal in his praise for Mr. Stelkovics. In the presentation of the gift for National Secretary Stelkovics, Branch 1 President Frank Bero and Branch 3 President Stephen Dikun acted jointly. In his short presentation speech Mr. Bero said: “There is nothing more that I could add to the praises already given . . . but we are pleased to have had the opportunity to tender this testimonial.. . because you have achieved through your honorable efforts our respect.” Foregoing a speech, National Controller John Sabo suggested that the entire assemblage of guests, backed by the orchestra, sing loud and in unison: “For he’s a jolly good fellow.. .” Needless to say, Mr. Sabo's novel and unique request had a most desired effect. It is natural that this gathering of fraternalists, fellow members, fellow officers, friends and well-wishers, the testimonial banquet, and especially the fine and warm speeches, had their emotional impact on National Secretary Stelkovics who would rather praise than be praised, serve than be served, and whose sense of duty exceeds his desire for recognition. His" remarks were unprepared but from the heart. He gave credit and paid tribute to his parents who had brought him up very properly, to his father-in-law who had guided his fraternal career, to his devoted wife and lovely daughter, to his fellow National Officers for their cooperation, to the Board of Directors for its progressive leadership, to Louis L. Varga and his committee for the grand testimonial, and to all others who by their work or presence contributed to the success of the testimonial . Introductions followed, and these were: Elmer Charles, National President; Julius J. Lenart, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vice President, and Mrs. Lenart; Vice President and Mrs. Louis L. Varga; National Controller and Mrs. John Sabo; National Treasurer and Mrs. Julius E. Somogyi; John P. Balia, Frank Bero, Michael J. Faczan, Michael Hegedűs, Joseph Kormondy, Stephen Lang, Jr., Joseph Toma and Louis Vassy, Directors, and Mines. Bero. Hegedűs, Kormondy, Lang, Toma and Vassy; William C. Kohut, Secretary of the Auditing Committee; László Kereszti, Auditing Committee Member; Gay B. Banes, General Counsel, and Mrs. Banes; Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director; Andrew R. Balogh and Gus G. Nagy, Regional Managers; Division Manager and Mrs. Ernest F. Kemenes; William Puskas, District Manager; District Manager and Mrs. Andrew N. Rinko; Alex Nanai, Manager, Branch 5; Coloman Toth, President Branch 51, and Mrs. Toth; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stel'kovics, parents of National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics. Letters and telegrams were received from: Joseph Vasas, Retired Supreme Secretary of the Rákóczi Aid Association; Director and Mrs. Stephen Danko. Dr. Andrew Kovács, Director; Frank J. V/ukovits, Sr., Director; Richard J. Phillips, Investment Manager; Auditing Committee Chairman Gaspar Papp and Mrs. Papp; the Home Office Employees; Furedy Family of Pittsburgh; former director Frank M. Magyary and Mrs. Magyary; John Szalko, Manager Branch 42; Albert G. Kertesz President Branch 249, and June 16, 1965. Mrs. Kertesz; John Hegedűs, retired district manager (sent from Miskolc, Hungary); Emery Szalai, Springdale, Pa.; Rev. Lajos Novak, Eagle Lake, Florida; Rev. Stephen Sziarto, Washington, D. C.; the Tyrells, Bordentown, New Jersey; Clare and Joe Gagne, McCandless Township, Pa; Dean Eitel, fiance of Kathy Stelkovics (daughter of National Secretary and Mrs. Stelkovics). Benediction was read by the Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Bessemer, pastor, Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church. The program was closed with the singing of the Hungarian national anthem. The program was closed with the singing of the Hungarian national anthem. For their part in assuring the grand and total success of the Stelkovics Testimonial Banquet, special thanks are extended to the following: OFFICERS OF BRANCH 1 — Frank Bero, President; Albert V. Kocsis, Vice President; John F. McCarthy, Secretary; Edith M. Szur, Treasurer; Roger Vars, Fraternal Director; Elizabeth Messinger, Bela Ganoczy and Joseph DelCrognale, Auditors. OFFICERS OF BRANCH 3 — Stephen Dikun, President; William Sontra, Vice President and Secretary; Leslie Kasey, Treasurer. ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE — Albert V. Kocsis, Chairman; Andrew R. Balogh, Frank Bero, Stephen Havery, Mrs. Albert V. Kocsis, John T. Lesko, Mrs. Charles Messinger, Mrs. Edith M. Szur, Stephen J. Varga, Mrs. Stephen J. Varga. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO YOU, NATIONAL SECRETARY ALBERT J. STELKOVICS, DEDICATED FRATERNALIST FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, AND MAY YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE CONTINUE FOR MANY MORE YEARS. ALLEN PARK MAYOR PROCLAIMS MAY 29-30 WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL DAYS Leo L. I'aluch, Mayor of Allen Park, Michigan presents District Manager Edward Darocy with an official copy of the City of Allen Park Proclamation. DIRECTORS HOST ARIZONA MEMBERS Director Louis Vassy and Mrs. Vassy, Director Stephen Danko and Mrs. Danko entertain Mr. and Mrs. Michael Simo, former Field Supervisor, now residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. John Simo and Councilman Stephen G. Danko of Southgate, Michigan, who superbly introduced all dignitaries and Darlene Danko. Councilman Danko and Darlene are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Danko.
