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

1972-10-01 / 4. szám

dent. Even though Dr. Kovács was from Cleveland ,his departure will be felt by all of his friends and acquaintances in the Detroit area. May his soul rest in peace. Elvira László 22 Roebling, N. J. Branch 22, Roebling, N. J. held its second annual Dinner-Dance for the bene­fit of the Scholarship Fund, Saturday, Sep­tember 23, 1972. Mr. Béla Emri, president of Branch 22 opened the evenings festivities by wel­coming everyone on behalf of the Branch and Association. The Star Spangled Banner and Ma­gyar Himnusz was led by Rose Takacs, Brother Phillips said grace. After a delicious Dinner, most efficiently served by the Ladies of Holy Assumption Church, Mr. Zoltán B. Emri, Director assumed the duties of Toastmaster. He greeted all who came and expressed ap­preciation for the response to the invi­tation to attend. He introduced the following: Director and Mrs. Michael Hegedűs,New Bruns­wick, N.J., Director and Mrs. Stephen Lang, Jr., Bethlehem, Pa., Director and Mrs. Frank J. Radvany, Trenton. N. J., Director Joseph Toma, New York, N.Y., National Auditor and Mrs. Michael Hra­­bar, Perth Amboy, N.J., Field Manager East and Mrs. Andrew R. Balogh, Bridge­port, Conn., Branch Manager and Mrs. Stephen Mészáros, Branch 16, Perth Am­boy, N. J., Arthur Barillo, President Branch 51, Passaic, N.J., Anthony Noel, President Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa. and Mrs. Noel, Geza Lang, President Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pa. and Mrs. Lang, Stephen Vechy, President Branch 13, Trenton, N.J. and Mrs. Yechy, Charles Fabian, President Branch 48, New York, N.Y., Stephen Szemes, Manager Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa., Béla Emri, Presi­dent Branch 22, Roebling, N. J. and Mrs. Emri. Officers of the American-Hunga­­rian Civic Association, Roebling Chief of Police John Masiko, State Police Sgt. Michael Talpas, Township Solicitor John Sweeney, Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics, Pitts­burgh, Pa. After the introductions Toastmaster Em­ri called upon Miss Dorlinda Varga one of the recent scholarship grant awardees. Miss Varga expressed appreciation to the Scholarship Fund for the grant and de­scribed briefly her aim for a medical de­gree. Mr. Emri next introduced the only speaker of the evening National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics who spoke lengthily on the programs established by the Board towards our elderly members with a pro­gram for creating retirement homes, to­wards our youth with the scholarship pro­grams and towards all members with the modern life insurance and accident and health portfolio. He then elaborated on the Scholarship programs asking every­one to support the program. Branch 22. Roebling, N.J. and Mr. Stephen Lesti­­cian, Vice President Branchl3, Trenton, N.J. donated $100 each to the Scholar­ship Fund. Toastmaster Emri again thanked every­one who helped in making the affair suc­cessful, particularly to Mrs. Zoltán Emri, his wife who worked so hard in prepar­ing for the Dinner-Dance. 24 Chicago, 111. CHARLES AKAI HONORED On Saturday, September 30, 1972. Br. 24, Chicago, Illinois, held a most success­ful Testimonial Dinner and Dance for Mr. Charles Akai, President, in recognition for many years of dedicated sendee in ad­vancing the former Rákóczi and later the William Penn Association and its program of fraternal protection, patriotic services, social and humanitarian endeavors. More than 300 people filled the Calvin Hall to capacity on South Side of Chi­cago, congratulating Mr. Akai. A very fine program was arranged by Branch officers. The singing of the American and the Hungarian National Anthems was led by Mr. Joseph Revay. The invocation was given by Rev. Victor Orth, pastor of the Calvin Reformed Church. At the conclu­sion of a most delicious dinner, Branch Vice President Joseph Revay extended words of greetings, then introduced Di­rector Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., who per­formed the duties of master of ceremonies. Following Hungarian Folk Song selec­tions by various singers, Rev. Victor Orth gave an inspiring address. The master of ceremonies introduced various repre­sentatives of surrounding Branches and local societies: Delegation from Chicago North Side, Branch 15 led by President and Mrs. Joseph Hodits, Honorary Presi­dent and Mrs. Frank Balogh, Chicago District Office Clerk Mrs. Mary Kish and Mr. Alexander Kish. Representing Br. 132 from South Bend, Indiana, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank J. Wukovits, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berta; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Benzur. Chicago Rákóczi Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. James Corvin; Chicago American Hungarian Citizens Club President and Mrs. Joseph Revay; Representing Calvin Reformed Church Chief Elder and Mrs. Peter Farkas. National Director Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., in his address highlighted the career of Mr. Charles Akai, then presented to the honored guest the Association’s Illus­trious Citation and Service Pin. Honored guest Mr. Charles Akai thank­ed the large gathering for this wonderful expression of friendship and honor. He paid special tribute to his lovely wife, Betty, who during his long career gave him inspiration and assistance in fulfill­ment of his duties. The evenings program was closed by the Rev. Victor Orth deli­vering the Benediction, after which the assembled guests danced until early in the morning to the music of Albert and his Gypsy Orchestra. 51 Passaic, N. J. Address of our Passaic District Office has been changed. Location is same but the new address is: 10 Village Square, West Clifton, N. J. 07011 76 Philadelphia, Pa. Banquet Time: Our Philadelphia Br. 76 will hold its Annual Grand Autumn Dinner-Dance an NOVEMBER 11th, 1972. Everyone is invited. Remember all the past good times, we’ve had at this affair? Don’t pass this one up, make it a defin­ite date. This gala event will be sort of a welcome reunion of friendships after summer vacations. Banquet will be held at the United German-Hungarian Club, Spruce and Bristol Roads, Neshaminy Falls, Pa., with its usual fine cuisine and our superb dinner dance music by the Musical Caravan, our Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra. Make that reservation NOW! Vacation News: This past summer brought much enjoyment to many. Speci-Left to right: Rev. Victor Orth, Mrs. Betty Akai, Mr. Charles Akai and Director Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. 7

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