William Penn Life, 1973 (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1973-04-01 / 2. szám

NATIONAL FLAG DAY

The William Penn Association is joining the 95 other fraternal benefit societies affiliated with the National Fraternal Congress of America in observing Fraternal Week, June 8-14, and in placing special emphasis on National Flag Day, June 14.

Members of all of these societies — more than ten million in total — are urged to remind all Americans on Flag Day that a rebirth of patriotism is needed to focus worldwide attention on the enduring values of our free society. All fraternalists are urged to celebrate at that time by holding and attending patriotic ceremonies honoring the flag. All fraternalists are also urged to call the attention of the general public to the importance of fraternalism and the many civic and community services it inspires. It is requested that as many programs as possible be focused on the 1973 Fraternal Week theme which is, “Fraternalism — Geared for the Future”.

Many heads of states and municipalities, along with other leaders of government, have issued proclamations calling upon citizens to render appropriate attention to National Flag Day and Fraternal Week.

June 14 has been National Flag Day since 1916 when it was so designated by then President Woodrow Wilson. Back in 1885, it was like any other day — except that it was the last day of school in Fredonia, Wisconsin. Bernard J. Cigrand, the nineteen-year-old schoolmaster for Fredonia’s Stony Hill School, wanted his pupils to carry their lessons of Americanism throughout their summer vacation. So, before dismissing them, he gathered them into a quiet circle in the schoolyard and conducted a brief flag-raising ceremony. As the Flag jerked up the branchless sapling that served as á flagpole, he mused that everybody should be carrying with them the lessons of Americanism all year around, throughout their lives.

The National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation has made a simple, quiet shrine of the Stony Hill Schoolhouse. Each year, they conduct a flag raising ceremony in the schoolyard to help make the American Flag and the lessons in Americanism it represents more meaningful to all Americans.

BETHLEHEM OFFICE CLOSED

This is to inform all members of Branch 90, Allentown, Pa., Branch 98, Bethlehem, Pa., Branch 133, Phillipsburg, N. J. and Branch 216, Northampton, Pa. that on April 30, 1973 the District Office on Adams Street will be closed. For the present time the Home Office does not anticipate opening a new District Office in the Lehigh Valley.

Mr. Frank J. Ehasz will continue to be

the officially appointed Manager of Br. 90, 98, 133 and 216. For any matter pertaining to your William Penn Insurance, please contact Mr.Ehasz at his home: 210 New Jersey Avenue, Phillipsburg, N. J. His telephone is (Area 201) 454-1012. Please keep this number handy so that you can contact Mr. Ehasz either for servicing of your life insurance or for the purpose of purchasing new insurance. Mr. Ehasz will gladly serve you.

LOUIS ANTAL Candidate for UMW Dist. 5 President

The Miners for Democracy is the best known organization in the United Mine Workers Union. The MFD was formed right after the funeral of “Jock” Jablonski in Washington, Pa. The purpose of this group was to challenge the corrupt Boyle regime. There were about 100 fearful but honest men who right then and there took the pledge to clean up the UMW. Louis Antal, member of Branch 296, Springdale, Pa. was one of the leaders of the movement. in the following elections of 1970 the Boyle machine through corrupt tactics actually stole the elections, however the U. S. Courts overturned the 1970 elections.

In District No. 5 President Budzinoski and Secretary Seddon have been found guilty by the Courts of charges of using District Funds to further the campaign of Tony Boyle.

Elections in District No. 5 will be held May 21-24, 1973. Louis Antal won nomination by 29 of the 31 local unions throughout the Western Pennsylvania District, for Presidential Candidate of District No. 5. Louis Antal requests all of those Miners who believe in a true democratic union to vote for him. The MFD represents the desires and hopes of all union members who want to reform the UMW for the betterment of the rank and file members.

We wish Louis Antal total victory in the upcoming District No. 5 elections, because with his victory the coal-miners of District No. 5 will have good, clean honest Government.

THE INSURANCE SALESMAN

. . No, I haven’t dialed incorrectly and this isn’t a recording . . . Now what about that overdue premium?”

GUS G. NAGY PROMOTED

Gus G. Nagy, Field Manager Central, a retired Army Reserve Officer, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Guard at ceremonies

Gus G. Nagy, Field Manager Central

held at the Lieutenant General Malcolm Hay Army Reserve Center on Sawmill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Brigadier General Willie Dixon, Commander of the 99th Army Reserve Command, upon presenting General Nagy his promotion, congratulated him on his advancement from the Rank of Private to Brigadier General during his outstanding military career.

General Nagy served as a Combat Infantry Commander in the European Theater of Operation and later was instrumental in establishing the 2073 U.S.A. School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of which he was the Commandant at his retirement.

He was recently presented with one of the highest Military Awards “Legion of Merit”. His other awards include Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal with Cluster, American Defense Medal, European Theater Medal with two Campaign Stars, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, U. S. Army Reserve Medal with Cluster and Good Conduct Medal.

General Nagy was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of the 1933 class of McKeesport High School. He is a graduate of the U. S. Army Infantry Officers Advance Course. Civil Affairs Military Government Course and Command and General Staff College. He is married to former Elizabeth Rinkacs. They have two sons, Roger and Gareth a daughter Gail and one grandson. Mr. Nagy has completed 20 years service with the William Penn Association as a Field Supervisor and now Field Manager Central. We extend to Mr. Nagy our heartiest congratulations. We Magyars are proud of his achievements and recognition by the highest Military Authorities of the County.

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