Fraternity-Testvériség, 1981 (59. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1981-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News: BRANCH NO 50 — BUFFALO My name is Gizella Szajer. I I was born in Buffalo on October 28, 1968. My parents came from Hungary in 1956.1 am in I the Toldi Miklós Hungarian I Scouts ever since I was 3 years old. I go to Scouts meeting once a week to learn Hungarian reading and writing. We are also learning Hungarian Folk Dancing. I belong to the dance group and we compete with other Hungarian dance groups from all over the United States and Canada. I am 12 years old and a student at Hamburg Junior High School. My hobbies are playing the piano and the violen and I am one of the members of the school orchestra. BRANCH NO. 4 — CLEVELAND The Home Office has received word that Mrs. Mary Nehez, 86, died at the Parma Community Hospital, Oct. 25, 1980. Mrs. Nehez was born in Yugoslavia and came to the United States as a youngster, spending most of her life in' the Hungarian neighborhood around E. 90th. St. and Buckeye Rd. She and her husband Steve, who died 26 years ago, reared 12 children, for which they were honored at the 1938 Greater Cleveland Exposition, saw seven of them leave for World War II service, and has always been active in her church and community. She is sorely missed by her family. BRANCH NO. 15 — PITTSBURGH Friends of Lindy Papp Fritz have sent in news of her death on Oct 1, 1980. Lindy graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School’s scholars program, was a Sunday School teacher, president of Youth Fellowship, Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls and graduated with honors from Thiel College. She received her masters degree in micro-biology from Edinboro College and was employed by Schering- Plough Corp. in New Jersey. She is missed by husband, William; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Papp of Lincoln PL; sister Ida Stavor of Gates Manor and niece, Robin. BRANCH NO. 4 BRANCH NO. 69 — COLUMBUS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Adams who have been married for 62Vz years! On June 22, 1918 there was a big wedding at the Hungarian Church at Drakes, Ohio - the menu was typically Hungarian, chicken soup, stuffed cabbage, chicken paprikas, breaded veal and all sorts of pastry, everything home grown by the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reho. Many friends were present, and the Adams wonder if any are still around; they have not heard from any for a long time. Their address is 1375 S. Champion Ave., Columbus, Ohio and would appreciate recalling memories with others. BRANCH NO. 181 — GRAND RAPIDS Mr. Stephan Sarog, aged 96, passed away December 18th, 1981. He is survived by his children, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Sarog was our branch manager #181 inf Grand Rapids, Michigan for many years. BRANCH NO. 401 — HAMILTON, CANADA John Berecz, 82, manager of Branch # 401 Hamilton, Ont., Canada, died Aug. 26th 1980. He was instrumental and helpful in expanding fraternal work in Canada, especially in Hamilton, Ont. He was a Chartered member of the John Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, for as Chairman and Treasurer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Elizabeth More Berecz, daughter: Irene, wife of Director Mr. Joseph Bakty of Hamilton, Ont., 2 grandsons: Dr Joseph Bakty wife Cathy and Steven Bakty. Officiating Ministers at his funeral were: Rev. Csaba Baksa, Hamilton and Rev. László Pandy- Szekeres, Delhi. BRANCH NO. 39 — ASHTABULA Mr. and Mrs. Julius Palagyie, 1816 W. 6th St., Ashtabula, recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married January 22, 1921 at the Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ohio by the late Rev. Gabriel Dokus, Mr. Palagyie was born in Lelesz, Hungary and came to this country at the age of 10. He retired as a foreman for the New York Central Railroad in 1959 after 47 years. Mrs. Palagyie was bom in Hollister, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Palagyie lived in Ashtabula, Ohio their entire married life. The couple have one son, Willi9 years he served 10
