William Penn Life, 1974 (9. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1974-04-01 / 2. szám
FRATERNAL WEEK & FLAG DAY William Penn Association is joining the 98 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, total - 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 fratemalism and the many civic and community services it inspires. It is requested that as many programs as possible be focused on the 1974 Fraternal Week theme which is, “Fraternalism is Participation!” 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 school yard and conducted a brief flag-raising ceremony. As the Flag jerked up the branchless sapling that served as a flagpole, he mused that everybody should be carrying with them the lessons of Americanism all year around, throughout their lives. Dr. Cigrand conceived a sort of “I Am Glad To Be An American” day while doing graduate work and continued his efforts to promote this idea. But, it was not until he had become dean of the Illinois School of Dentistry that President Wilson signed the National Flag Day proclamation. American fraternalists, specifically the members of the National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation and of the National Fraternal Congress of America, have taken up the cause of Dr. Cigrand. Thus, Fraternal Week always encompasses National Flag Day. The National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation has made a simple, quiet shrine of the Stony Hill Schoolhouse. Each year, Foundation members 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. TO: ALL MEMBERS IN NEW JERSEY From: A.W. Szur, Jr., As General Agent for the State of New Jersey, I am pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Thomson has been appointed Special Agent for the North Jersey Region. Mr. Thomson will work out of our Regional Office in Somerset, N.J., but he will be responsible for Branch 51 (Passaic) and Branch 70 (Newark). Mr. Thomson resides at 197 Prospect Avenue, North Arlington, with his wife, Marie, and their two daughters, Kelly Ann and Debora Ann. His home phone number is 201-997-3690. Mr. Thomson joins us with 8 years experience in the life insurance besiness. I’m sure we all wish “Richie” well and hope that he will enjoy working with our Association for many years. I’m also pleased to announce that we will be moving our Regional Office in Somerset to newer and larger quarters. Our new location will be 772 Hamilton Street, Somerset, New Jersey. However, since the move is only a short distance, our telephone number will remain the same — 201-249-7752 or 800-872-4990 (toll free in New Jersey). Please feel free call on “Richie” or any one of my staff should you have any questions regarding insurance. A. W. Szur, Jr. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP Dinner-Dance From page 1 All those who are planning to attend should purchase tickets in advance, as we are limited to the number of people attending. No tickets will be sold at the door. A special price has been established for High School and College students. All from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia are cordially invited to participate. THE COMMITTEE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Editor-in-Chief ELMER CHARLES Associate Editor ALBERT J. STELKOVICS Assistant to the Editor ................................... JULIUS E. SOMOGYI Editor's Office: 429 FORBES AVENUE PITTSBURGH. PA. 15219 Area Code 412 281-8950 Office of Publication: 429 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Pa. 15219 Published Quarterly: January April July October Postmaster: If undelivered, please send Form 3579 to: WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION 429 Forbes Ave.. Pittsburgh. Pa. 15219 Second class postage paid at Pittsburgh, Pa. and at additional mailing offices. CANDIDATE FOR OHIO LEGISLATURE Joseph Dudás, a member of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio is a candidate for election as State Representative for the 74th District of Lake County. Mr. Dudás was active in the Association in West Virginia before moving to Cleveland 24 years ago. Joseph Dudás He is married and has three children. His platform is meaningful and purposeful. It would be wonderful to see a man of Hungarian origin sitting again in the Ohio Legislature. We urge all William Penn members and their friends, who vote in the 74th District, to vote for Mr. Dudás in the May primary. Mr. Dudás we wish you luck in May and in the November elections. OFFICIAL NOTICE cont. from page 1 mailed in one envelope, thus effecting a savings. Ever since our billing system was computerized, consideration has been given to this idea, but the cost was too prohibitive, perhaps now the cost can be justified through an overall major, permanent savings. We wish to reiterate that when prices and costs increase, the ASSOCIATION can not raise its premiums to cover these increasing costs, therefore, ways must be found to reduce expenses and by establishing this new minimum mode payment, the Board hopes to combat at least part of the rising administrative costs. We appeal to all members concerned to cooperate. Any member who can afford to pay annually should do so because this cuts down on your checking account and mailing costs too and in many cases means a savings in premium payment also. 2
