William Penn Life, 1972 (7. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1972-07-01 / 3. szám

70th ANNIVERSARY OF BRANCH 14

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William Penn Scholarship Foundation Awards

Frank J. Wukovits, August Molnár, László Kereszti;

$5.00 Mr. and Mrs. William Upwright, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Pallón Jr.

$1,500.00 William Penn Fraternal Ass’n;

$502.09 Branch 237, Steubenville, Ohio,

$400.00 Branch 104, Cleveland, Ohio;

$350.00 Mr. and Mrs. James Beganyi;

$31 1.00 Branch 19, New Brunswick, N.J.;

$250.00 Branch 18, Ladies Auxiliary

$250.00 Elmer Charles, Ladies Auxiliary Branch 18, Detroit, Mich.

$180.00 John P. Balia;

$150.00 Frank J. Radvany;

$100.00 Elmer Charles, Rev. Andrew Jacobs, Branch 18, Detroit, Mich., Branch 48, New York, Branch 249 Dayton, Ohio, Branch 13, Trenton, N. J., Branch 18, Detroit Mich., Branch 22, Roebling, N. J., Branch 48, New York, American Hungarian Theatre, Branch 13 Trenton, N. J., Michael Hrabar, Louis Fodor, Steve Úsztok, Louis David, 3r. 45, Memory of Imre Készéi, Branch 34 Pittsburgh, Pa., Branch 22, Roebling, N. J., John Sabo, Gay B. Banes;

$50.00 Branch 56, Detroit, Mich., Joseph Semetko, Branch 1, Memory of Barbara Somogyi ;

$28.00 Julius Telegdy;

$25.00 Louis L. Varga;

$10.00 Branch 13, Ladies Auxiliary; MEMORY OF STEVE ÚSZTOK:

$10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics, Mr. and Mrs. Gaspar Papp.

BRANCH 226, CANDLELIGHT BALL:

$100.00 Rev. Andrew P. Jacobs, Branch 18 Detroit, Mich., Branch 48 New York, Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo;

$75.00 J. Stratigos Catering Service;

$50.00 Commissioner and Mrs. Leonard Staisey, Violet B. Lenart, Branch 249, Dayton, Ohio;

$46.50 Anonymous;

$30.00 William Penn Sport Club, Detroit, Mich.;

$25.00 McKeesport Hungarian Club, Dr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Gomory, Siebert- Rie ski Family, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Kohut, Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics, Elme> Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Gay B. Banes, Mr. and Mrs. James Beganyi, Richard J. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Julius E. Somogyi;

$20.00 Mr. and Mrs. Gabor Kanyr, Mr and Mrs. Russell Hoffman;

$10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Domenciv, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nagy, Robert E. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. James Downham, John P. Balia, Julius and Charmaine Telegdy, A4ichael Kara, Joseph E. George, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Lovász, Frances A. Furedy;

$5.00 Mrs. Margaret Linderman, Stephen Kozma, Louis Bácsi, Irene Grebur, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bodnar, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Baklarz, Sr., Joseph Meszar, Roseanne Rapagna, Bill Sabo, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molnár, Steve R, Beck-Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio commemorated the 70th Anniversary of its foundin'; Sunday, April 23, 1972 in Bethlen Hall, Cleveland, Ohio. Approximately 400 members and friends attended the banquet.

Branch 14 has always played an important role in the history of the Association, it has been an active Branch in fraternal work. The Officers at the present time are showing a dynamic leadership and Branch activity is on the upsurge. We feel certain Branch 14, under the able leadership of its Officers, will continue to fulfill its role as a leading fraternal in the Cleveland area.

President William Kastan welcomed the assembled William Penners and extended greetings to all on behalf of the Branch Officers.

The Star Spangled Banner and Magyar Himnusz were led by the Hungarian-American Dancers, accompanied by Tokay Orchestra. Invocation was given by Rev. Gabor Brachna, Pastor, First Hungarian Lutheran Church.

After a delicious meal, efficiently served, Mr. Kastan introduced Mr. Zoltán Gombos, editor-publisher of Szabadság and Amerikai-Magyar Népszava, as Toastmaster for the program. Mr. Gombos extended congratulations to the Branch Officers and members upon the occasion of this Anniversary.

He introduced -the following: Father Horvath, John Carroll University, National Treasurer and Mrs. Julius E. Somogyi, Director Andrew Kovács, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Karnya, Vice President Branch 14, Mr. Elmer Charles, National President, Mr. William Kastan, Branch President, National Secretary and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics ,City Councilman Robert D. Lavdis, Director and Mrs. John Sabo,

man and Patty Bradl, Dr. Victor Molnár, Michael Girhiny, Elizabeth Burtosky, Irma Kozma, Joseph Szarka, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Meszar, Dale G. Allston, Andor Barillo, Eleanor Winter, Emma M. Balogh, Albert Jozik.

WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL ASS’N SCHOLARSHIP FUND STATEMENT OF CONDITION June 30, 1972

Balance as of Dec. 31, 1971 ....$28,803.66 INCOME:

Donations___________$3,91 1.33

Bond Interest________ 812.50

Savings Account Interest 170.34

$ 4,894.17

June 30, 1972 _____________$33,697.83

ASSETS:

Bonds ______________________$30,282.60

Savings Account ____________ 2,468.60

Checking Account __________ 946.63

ASSETS as of June 30. 1972 ....$33,697.83

McKeesport, Pa., Director and Mrs. Albert G. Kertesz, Dayton, Ohio, Mayor and Mrs. Joseph Dudás, Lakeline Village, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Gús Nagy, Field Manager (Central), Mr. Edward Torda, Program Chairman, Betty Strobel, Branch Secretary, Joseph Semetko, Branch Treasurer, Frank Ruskay, Calvin J. Karnya and Frank Oravis, Auditors, Joseph Toth, Sgt.-at-Arms, Mr. and Mrs. John Bunchy, Jack Palmer and Anna Wash, Branch 28, Youngstown, Ohio .Coloman Bertalan and Julius Nadas, Branch 45, Cleveland, Ohio.

The principal speaker was Mr. Elmer Charles, National President, who high lighted the history of Branch 14 and its contribution over the years to the growth of the Association.

Councilman Robert D. Lavdis presented to the Branch a Resolution adopted by the City of Cleveland Council commemorating Branch 14 70th Anniversary.

National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics spoke on the significance of this 70th Anniversary Banquet.

The American-Hungarian Folk Dancers directed by Rita Karnya presented several wonderful authentic Hungarian folk danc es to. the delight of the audience.

Director Dr. Andrew Kovács paid tribute to the 50 Year Members, both those present and those who could not be here. Plaques and pins in the name of the Board were presented.

The following are 50 Year Members: Mr. Joseph Bodnar, Jr., Mr. Alexander Cherney, Mrs. Louis Gergely, Mrs. Joseph Godzsak, Mr. Joseph Gyure, Jr., Mr. Stephen Ihász, Mrs. Frank Kiss, Mrs. Joseph Lizer, Mrs. Charles Lőcsei, Mrs John Maczik, Mr. John Maczik, Mr. Stephen Magyar, Mrs. Paul Mazik, Mrs. John Medve, Jr., Mr. John Micsko, Mr Joseph Nagy, Mrs. Stephen Nemeth, Mr. Stephen Nemeth, Mr. Frank Orosz, Mrs. Julia Reho, Mr. John Riczu, Mr. Vincent Simon, Mrs. John Soltész, Mrs. Elizabeth Szabó, Mrs. Bertalan Szirqkman, Mr. Joseph Tirpák, Mrs. Michael Tomko.

Mrs. Mary Karnya introduced the representatives of the professional business, church and fraternal groups represented, also thanked all who helped make this Anniversary Celebration so successful, announced that Branch 14 will hold a Szüreti Bál Saturday, September 30, 1972.

Rev. Father Horvath gave the benedic tion.

Mayor Dudás who was originally from Logan, West Virginia, and now member of Branch 14, had on display instruments from the Verhovay Brass Band of 1937 in Logan, West Virginia. (Picture of the band members can be found elsewhere in this issue.)

Our congratulations and good wishes are extended to Branch 14 Officers, Committees and Members for the excellent commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Branch.

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