William Penn Life, 1975 (10. évfolyam, 2-4. szám)
1975-07-01 / 3. szám
IN MEMÓRIÁM Dr. Samuel C. Gomory, Medical Director of the William Penn Association for the past 40 years died after several months illness, at his home, Tuesday, April 29, 1975. He was born in Garany, Hungary September 17, 1893. He graduated with a Medical Degree from the Royal Hungarian Medical School of the University of Budapest in 1919. From his date of graduation until 1923 he was a medical clinic instructor at the University of Budapest. From 1925-1957 he was a Neurological instructor at the University of Pittsburgh. He also taught Internal Medicine at both Children’s Hospital and Falk Clinic. From 1956-1969 he was Chief Staff member of Leech Farm Road, Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition to this, he was in private practice with Offices located in McKeesport and Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Association, University Club of Pittsburgh, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and Syria Temple. He was one of the Founders of the Hungarian Room Committee, University of Pittsburgh and served as its President until his death. Dr. Gomory is survived by his widow, Née Sophia Lazarovits, a daughter Reasylvia Foley and three granddaughters. 32nd National Bowling Tournament and Banquet in Chicago, 111. Chicago, Illinois was the scene of the 32nd Annual National Bowling Tournament and those of us who attended the three day festivities, came away with memories which we shall never forget. The success of the Tournament and Banquet is due to the hard and. dedicated work of many, but primarily the Local Committees Co-Chaired by Frank Balogh, President of Branch 15 and Charles Akai, President of Branch 24. Director Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. served as Administrator and the arduous task of Coordinator was ably performed by Mr. Gus G. Nagy, Field Assistant to the National President. The duties of Tournament Secretary were well handled by Joseph Hodits, Secretary-Treasurer Branch 15. Early Friday afternoon already, the genial Committee handling the registrations were at their posts, providing detailed information about the week-end’s activities. The Friday evening’s Hospitality Room was one to be long remembered, there was plenty of room for everyone to get around to meet and greet old friends and there was no lack of tasteful food and beverages. Music was also provided for everyone’s enjoyment. At 9:00 A.M. Saturday the buses started rolling to the short trip from the Marriott Motor Hotel to the Holiday Bowl Lanes. The lanes were unique and good. (Elsewhere in this publication we furnish the prizewinners list). Our congratulations to all those members who during the year bowled faithfully so that they qualify to bowl in our National Tournament. Although the number of participants may be fewer than years ago, however, the enthusiasm has not waned. The first ball was rolled on the Men’s side by National President Elmer Charles and on the Ladies’ side by Vice-President Balia. Entombing services were held June 17, 1975 and the Eulogy was given by Mr. Elmer Charles, National President (Details can be found in the Excerpts of Board Minutes on Page 13, of this issue). Dr. Gomory was in the truest sense a medical doctor who took the Hippocratic Oath in 1919 and lived up to it until his last day on earth. There are many thousands of his compatriots who forever will be grateful to him for the cure he rendered to them in time of illness. In Dr. Gomory we have lost a great physician, patriot, teacher, friend, counselor, we shall all miss his genial personality. May he rest in peace. The highlight of the week-end was the Banquet Saturday evening, in which over 600 William Penn members and their friends participated. There was a short program during which Mr. Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Director, served as Toastmaster. Greetings of welcome were extended by Mr. Paul Varga, Program Chairman. Rev. Dr. Gilbert A. Mihályi, Pastor St. Stephen’s Hungarian R.C. Church extended words of welcome in Hungarian. Mr. Elmer Charles, National President was the evening’s main speaker who spoke briefly on the Association’s past and of the plans for the future. His speech was well received. Entertainment was provided by Antal Pásztor on the Tárogató accompanied at the piano by George Zalay. Mrs. Izabella Horvath rendered Hungarian songs accompanied by Alexander Diószegi. Introduced were the National Officers, National Directors, Auditing Committee members, Actuary, and Mrs. Robert E. Bruce. Our new Chicago General Agent Louis Sauer, Mrs. Mary Kish, Branch Manager, members of the Local Committee. Rt. Rev. Arpad Beretz, Bishop of the Calvin Synod offered the Benediction. Antal Pásztor and his orchestra then furnished the music for Dancing. We can not close our short report without congratulating Mr. Craig Conlon, Saler Manager of the Marriott Motor Inn for the excellent accommodations provided to us, the courteous and prompt service of all the Marriott personnel, rarely, if ever, in the past 32 national events were we all treated so graciously. Our sincere thanks to the Marriott. To all who had a part, large or small, in making our stay in Chicago a pleasant one, thank you one and all. Pictures on page 8 ír 9 To order Pictures of the National Tournament please write directly to : Mr. Frank Molnár c/o Biron Studio 3915 Lincoln Avenue Chicago, III. 60013 In color price is: $4.00, black and white price is: $2.00. POSTAL NOTE With a possible 30% rise in postal rates in the offing, save when you can by discontinuing airmail. Nearly all first class mail to destinations beyond 200 miles travels by air anyway. The extra pennies shelled out for airmail do not necessarily guarantee faster arrival. 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