Fraternity-Testvériség, 1995 (73. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1995-04-01 / 2-3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 9 FOUNDING FATHERS continued Bandré was one of the founders of our society in Connecticut; he was instrumental in organizing the Rakocy Egylet in Connecticut; he was a faithful worker of Branch 68 of the Verhovay Segedegylet, and a Business Agent of the Kálvin Janos Egylet for decades. He was a chartered member of the State Street Reformed Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he served as chief elder for many years. Whilst serving as chartered member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in New York City, he met Nyitray, who recommended that the 1897-Convention elect him as Comptroller of the HRFA. He served in that position until his retirement. Bandré was bom in 1870 in Magyar-Bod, Abauj County. He immigrated to America in 1890 as a young tailor. Because of his profession, he had the opportunity to become a successful businessman. However, instead of following this course, he decided to devote his spare time to the well-being of the young ethnic Hungarian community. At the 1898-Convention in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he met his future wife, Katalin Nemeth, who came from Göncz, a village in Abauj County. From this marriage were bom six children, who later became active members of the Hungarian community. On the 50th anniversary of the Federation, Bandré was honored with a golden medal for his outstanding services to the Federation. Although only a craftsman, it was in America that he reached the pinnacle of his talents, namely to advance the needs of the early immgrants. (The above is a free translation of the Hungarian article by Dr. Julianna Puskas.) BANDRÉ GYÖRGYNÉ born KATALIN NÉMETH ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE with NO MEDICAL EXAM In conjunction with our 100th Anniversary, the Board of Directors authorized the Executive Committee to offer extra Whole Life Insurance to our members as part of a membership drive. Because of the age limit (65), only the following plans can be offered to our members: SPWL, 20-Pay Life and Life Paid-up to age 80. The offer will be available to members as of July 1, 1995, and remain in effect throughout the centennial year 1996. Members interested to add extra insurance to their present policies must fill out a new application and answer all questions on the application. A Bethlen Otthon nyugdíjasok falujában 2-2 hálószobás és 1-1 hálószobás lakás üresedett. Szeretettel ajánljuk nyugdíjas magy’ar testvéreink figyelmébe életfogytiglanos szerződéssel ezt a ritka lehetőséget. Bővebb tájékoztatásért forduljanak Nt. Kovács Pál igazgatóhoz, P.O. Box 657, Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658. Tel: (412) 238-6711. WINNERS OF THE PRODUCTION CONTEST FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 1995 We are pleased to announce the winners for the first half of 1995: Joseph Fabri, Br. 151: 10 New Members Elizabeth Schmidt, Br. 165: 10 New Members We congratulate Joe and Elizabeth for their fine work.
