Fraternity-Testvériség, 1997 (75. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1997-07-01 / 3-4. szám
FRATERNITY Page 17 BRANCH 140 - CANTON, OH On July 12, 1997 approx. 80 people gathered at a picnic held at Clearwater Park in Uniontown. It was a fun-filled day with lots of good food, games, swimming, and mini golf. The weather cooperated with a hot sunny day, which was great for the losers of the balloon toss. A mini golf tournament was set up and prizes were given to first and second places and the lucky ones to get a hole in one. This fun-filled day was such a success that we have already started talking of another picnic next year. Margaret Ayers, Branch Manager BRANCH 151 - BEAVER FALLS, PA We extend a warm welcome to Jessica and Jacob Metz, newest members of our branch. Their greatgrandparents, Stephen and Elizabeth Kitchen, immigrated to Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, from Hajdumegye, Hungary. Jessica, who carried the Pennsylvania Grange Flag during the 1997 opening Ceremonies of the 51stHookstown Fair, is active in the Thundering Hooves 4-H Club, Hookstown Stockman’s Club, Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church and many school activities. She will be a 10th grader at Hopewell Senior High. She plans to attend college and become a veterinarian. Jessica Metz at the 1997 Hookstown Fair. Jacob Metz with his first “trophy. Jacob, age 12, shot his first turkey during spring season 1997. He is active in the Hookstown Stockman’s Club raising pigs for the fair, Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church and the Thundering Hooves 4-H Group. Jake will be a 7th grader at Hopewell Junior High. We are happy that both children joined the Federation, and we wish God’s blessings on their future endeavors. Peggy Fabri, Branch Secretary ST. GEORGE DISTRICT-BRANCH 501 Members of Branch 501 launched their 1997 calendar fraternal activities by sponsoring a Mother’s Day Family Breakfast at St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Approximately 140 people attended. The menu consisted of assorted juices, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, buttermilk pancakes, rolls, Danish pastry, coffee and tea. There was also cereal for the children. President John Krilla, Vice-President Richard Pauli, Secretary Faura Melanson, Branch Manager Margaret Pauli and other members acted as servers on the buffet line. The Very Reverend Basil Rakaczky gave the invocation and Director Michael Pauli, Jr. extended greetings on behalf of the District. Founders and Heritage Day With much anticipation, the Founders and Heritage Day luncheon planned by the branch for many months finally became a reality on Sunday, November 23, 1997. The event originally scheduled to honor Margaret Fowery, long time member and daughter of Paul Gyukeri, one of the founders of the St. George Catholic Union, remained true to its purpose, notwithstanding Margaret’s untimely death in late September.
