Fraternity-Testvériség, 1977 (55. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1977-04-01 / 2. szám
GRADUATED WITH HONORS Nancy Julia Chomos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sándor E. Chomos, of Greensburg, Pa., graduated with Highest Distinction with a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Education at Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska. She was elected to Who’s Who among students in American Universities and Colleges in the United States and was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an Honor Education Society. Nancy accepted a Vocal Music Teaching position in the Humboldt School District in Nebraska. She was married on May 17th to Raymond W. Boeche of Nebraska City, Nebraska, who also just graduated with High Distinction at Peru State College. On behalf the members of our Federation we congratulate Nancy on her achievement and wish her success in her chosen field. She is a member of Branch 198. ☆ ☆ Fraternal Week June 8-14, 1977 The National Fraternal Congress has declared June 8-14, 1977 as Fraternal Week. This is to give recognition to the many Fraternal Benefit organizations. These organizations, of which we are proud to be a member, have truly been a pillar of their local community. We have all performed many religious, charitable, patriotic and benevolent acts and have rendered great service to our State and Nation. The benefits paid to our members and families by all of our Fraternal Life Insurance organizations is astronomical. If you are not yet a member, contact one of our well qualified field representatives for additional information. Let us always keep before us the ideals and objectives of our individual organizations and keep increasing our membership. We need YOU and your help to assist us in attaining our goals and keeping the light of FRA- TERNALISM shining bright for future generations. a date to remember REMEMBER FLAG DAY! JUNE 14, 1977 This was the 200th birthday of our nation’s flag. To show our loyalty to our country wc should fly our flag on this day. Our heritage makes us a very proud people. We will show that we are American in spirit, Hungarian in origin and Christian in character. It s with pride that we can say we are AMERICANS. PROBLEMS OF THE AGED According to the National Council of the Aging two out of three men past 65 were employed in 1900. Today only one out of four men past 65 works. Mandatory retirement laws, company rules, union regulations, employers favor of younger men, high premium rates for fringe benefits of elderly persons put men out of work at 65. During the recession, men over 45 experience difficulty in getting new jobs. The NCA points out that the 31 million Americans who are 60 or older make up “the single largest minority in the country.” The problem of the aged will worsen in the future. By 1980 the population in the U. S. will be tripled since 1900. However, the population of 65 or older will be eight times larger than in 1900. Children and grandchildren are reluctant to care for their aged parents and grandparents. The number of nursing homes are on the increase. Some nursing homes become similar to the reservation camps of the Indians. We should be proud of our Bethlen Home which complies to the strict laws and high standard requested by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We not only emphasize the physical care but the spiritual counselling also. Next to the nursing home we have a chapel in which regular worship services are held on Sunday. In the home a special place is reserved for worship and communion to the handicapped. The local priest and clergy are encouraged and welcomed to visit and comfort the a<jed in the Bethlen Home. We are also proud of our craft and recreation programs. (CE). 6
