William Penn Life, 1976 (11. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-01-01 / 1. szám
continued from Page 6 various organizations present. She also introduced Mrs. Gabor Brachna, Mrs. John P. Balia and Mrs. Albert J. Stelkovics. Mr. Joseph Lendvay, reporter for the “Amerikai Magyar Élet” publication, took several pictures of the presentation ceremony. Delegations from Branch 45 Joseph Farkas, Auditor; also Mr and Mrs. Michael Duruttya, Manager Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buzogány, Branch 189. Mr. Stephen Lesco, newly elected National Director, then made the closing remarks calling on all Branch Members to pull together in the cause of Fraternity so that Branch 14 will once again prosper and flourish. Benediction was by Rev. Brachna 1) President Mrs. Mary Karnya, Banquet Chairman, National Vice President Mr. John Balia. 2) Mr. John L. Balia Br. 14 Vice Pres., introducing officers of Br. 14 3) Mayor Joseph Dudás passing out Plaques to all Br. 14 honorees. 4) National Vice Pres. Balia, National Secretary Mr. Albert J. Stelkovics and Honorees of 50 Years. Meeting election of Officers. 52 members were present. Ed Torda was asked to conduct the election of Officers; the following were elected: Mary Karnya .............................President John Balia, Jr........................Vice President John Mraz.....................................Treasurer Julie Styta .....................................Secretary Helen Juhasz Frank Ruskay Steve Lesco .................................Auditors Alex Pality ............................Sgt. at Arms Sandwiches and refreshments were served after the meeting. With Christmas and New Year in sight watchtower extends each and every member in Branch 14 and our Association a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 5) Honorees of 50 Years. 6) Guest Speaker National Secretary Albert J. Stelkovics, Master of Ceremonies Ernest J. Hudak and National Vice Pres. John Balia. 7) Honorees of 50 Years 8) Ernest Hudak, National Director Steve Lesco, National Vice Pres. John Balia. 9) Mrs. Betty Stroble, her Guests and the Audience. Branch 14 Christmas Party was held Sunday December 14th at Kossuth Hall. About 200 people attended including adults. A karate performance was given by about 20 young people to the delight of everyone present. There were three Santas present, the regular Santa, Mrs. Santa, and Grandma Santa. Betty Stroble arranged for the refreshments and sandwiches, the pop, coffee and other goodies. Director Steve Lesco was real busy as was his whole family making this Christmas Party the success that it was. Christmas stockings were given to the children as well as balloons,songbooks donated by the Home Office. Everyone joined in and sang Christmas Carols accompanied by an accordion player. We observed many prominent William Penn members among them we saw Mrs. Paksi, the Home Office representative in the Cleveland area, John Mraz, newly elected Treasurer of Branch 14, Mrs. Lesco, mother of our Director, Julius Hartman, John L. Balia, Vice President Branch 14, Katherine Torda, Helen O’Ravis, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Karnya, Mrs. Roza Julie Styta, Secretary elect of Branch 14. We congratulate Frank Ruskai for a well organized Christmas Party. We did hear a sad note, the death of a man we knew; Charley Moses. May he rest in peace. ].]. Horvath, Reporter 16 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. Our annual Christmas Party was held on December 7, 1975 at the Eagle Hall in Perth Amboy. Branch President and National Auditor Michael Hrabar welcomed the children and their parents and extended Holiday Greetings from the Branch and National Officers. Stephen Mészáros, Branch Manager served as Master of Ceremonies for the party. He led the children singing Christmas Carols and was accompanied by George Mirkovich on the accordion. Mr. Mészáros introduced Dennis Koval who presented a magic show which has been shown in many librairies throughout New Jersey. The program features the story of Dr. Seuss: “The Cat in the Hat”. The biggest features of our Christmas program was Santa Claus. Santa’s helpers were Mr. and M rs. Michael Hrabar, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mészáros, Mr. and Mrs. George Mirkovich and Mr. and Mrs. A1 Kreger. On Decenber 16th all incumbent officers were unanimously reelected for the year 1976. They are: President ........Michael Hrabar Vice President Stephen Mészáros Secretary .. Michaelene Mirkovich Treasurer ........Aloysius Kreger Auditors Mary Mészáros George Mirkovich Reporter .................Ann Hrabar Branch 16 extends greetings for a 7 I
