William Penn Life, 1976 (11. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-01-01 / 1. szám
anniversary recently. Much happiness and good health to our long time members. It was good to see Mr. Kalman Toth at our annual meeting. A long time member of the Branch, Mr. Toth was unable to attend meetings this year due to much illness. It is good to see him up and around and we wish him good health. Ernest Mozer, President Branch 51 59 SCALP LEVEL, PA. Scalp Level Branch 59 held their children’s Christmas Party December 14 from 3 to 5 P.M. The children were greeted by the officers of the Branch. It’s a joy to see these children coming to our party with smiling faces, knowing that we have something for them. Song books were passed out to all that were present. Songs were sung and games were played, The Yuletide Gifts were passed out along with a number for a Door Prize. Christmas music was furnished by a phonograph. A light lunch of sandwiches and soft drinks was served. The door prizes went to the following children: Karen Korch, Susan Korch, Mary Ann Domonkos, Michael Vitéz, Robert Vasalinda, Susan Tomasko, Mary Lou Toth, and Dana Roman. The officers and members of Branch 59 wish all a very Prosperous and Happy New Year. Mrs. Mary Miller, Branch Manager 76 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Our 18th Annual Dinner Dance held Sat. evening Nov. 15th was a grand success. We had a good turnout from the nearby William Penn Branches — Roebling, Trenton, New Brunswick, and Perth Amboy, N.J. National Directors, Michael Hegedűs, Frank Radvany, Zoltán Emri, National Auditor Michael Hrabar, and Stephen Mészáros, Mgr. Br. 16, Perth Amboy were among our guests including their charming wives. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lang from Bethlehem, Pa., were unable to attend, as they were celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary with their family. Mr. Lang sent his best wishes for a pleasant and enjoyable evening to all. Our congratulations and best wishes to our good friends, a well known and popular couple. After a delicious and fulfilling Dinner, our guests were welcomed and greeted by our Branch President, Mr. Peter Wlosak, also by Br. Manager Stephen Szemes, who introduced many of our guests who were present. National Director Frank Radvany, spoke on behalf of the Home Office and the benefits available in our Association. The highlight of the evening was the guest appearance of a well known Philadelphia favorite, Eddie Papp, who entertained us with popular Hungarian melodies with many requests for encores rendered by his pleasant baritone voice. A pleasant and delightful atmosphere prevailed throughout the evening with many old friends renewing the past. This 10 affair brings together representatives from many of our local organizations, being one of the highlights of the area’s social functions. Our committee made committments to hold next year’s affair, being the bi-centennial year, at the same location, Nov. 13, 1976. At our December Branch meeting, the officers for 1976 were elected. Peter Wlosak.................................President Dan Rosenfeld ....................Rec. Secretary Joe Karoly.....................................Treasurer Annabel Karoly Elsie Szemes .................................Auditors We are glad to welcome to our ranks Mrs. Helen Schenkel, who will no doubt be a great asset as our news reporter. They deserve our thanks for their help and cooperation in all our activities. Two of our well known and active members, Mrs. Betty Wlosak and Mrs. Betty Lovas, we are glad to report are on the road to recovery. Mrs. Wlosak from major surgery and Mrs. Lovas from a severe cardiac attack. A get-well card or a phone call will greatly help to make their days more pleasant. We regret to report the passing of a long time friend and member, Julius Werner. He succumbed in his 63rd year after an extended serious illness. Our sincere sympathy to the immediate family. The past year is now for most of us a pleasant memory, and here is wishing all of you a happy and healthy one in the New Year. On my part I am looking ahead to some traveling, gardening, and hopefully lots of tennis after retiring in April, the Lord willing in good health. As an old Hungarian saying goes: Ember tervez, Isten végez. Please attend your Branch meetings held the second Saturday of the month at the Philadelphia Hungarian Club. Take an active role in our activities. It’s good therapy. Steve Szemes, Branch Manager 132 SOUTH BEND, IND. William Penn Branch # 132 as usual held a very successful Christmas Party with the William Penn Hall filled with children and their parents and also some grandparents. The participants had a most enjoyable Saturday Afternoon. The William Penn Children’s Christmas Program opened with National Director Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., greeting the children and their parents in behalf of the Home Office and Branch 132. The program was followed by the singing of Christmas Carols led by a marvelous chorus of Mrs. Eva Benzur, Mrs. Ann Muekenfuss, Mrs. Esther Lobaugh, Mrs. Lana Dyczsko and Mr. Bill Hupka The chorus was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Isabelle Hupka. A Christmas Movie was then shown by Frank J. Wukovits, Jr., followed by the arrival of Santa who individually greeted each of the children giving them presents. This was followed by the serving of potato chips, pop, ice cream, and other goodies to both children and parents alike. Mr. Paul Vaiga again did an excellent job as Santa. His helpers were Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Wolford, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hupka, Mrs. Victor Benzur, Mrs. Richard Muekenfuss, Mrs. Greg Dyczsko, Mrs. Kenneth Lobaugh, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Wukovits, Jr., and Mr. & Mrs. Frank Wukovits, Sr. Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Director 150 MASONTOWN, PA. Two of our young members were awarded scholarship grants by the William Penn Scholarship Foundation Awards Committee. Lou Ann Nagy is attending California State College and Nicholas Jesso is attending the Pennsylvania State University. Presenting the scholarship grant checks to the recipients is Mr. Louis Jesso, Manager of Branch 150, whose late father for 60 years was Manager of Branch 150. Mr. Louis Jesso is active in enrolling new members and his Branch has made generous contributions to the Scholarship Foundation. 189 ALLIANCE, OHIO All of us here at Branch 189 hope everyone had a very Happy Holiday. Many festive doings, at the William Penn Hall, were held during the Holidays with great success. The dinner dance, held by the William Penn Athletic Club, was an enjoyable event. Much appreciation to the officers, who did much to see that everyone was enjoying themselves. The Board of Directors again this year feted their wives to a delicious steak dinner. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Amos Adrian, managers of the William Penn Hall. President Mike Duruttya gave a toast and wished everyone a Happy Holiday. The New Year’s Eve Party was a complete sell out! Election of Officers took place on Sunday December 14, 1975 at the William Penn Hall. Due to illness in the family, Mrs. Robert Hahlen turned her Chairmanship to the election of Officers over to Mrs. Louis Frances. Serving on the committee with Mrs. Frances was Mrs. John Frances. Elected were: Michael Duruttya ......................President Louis Frances ....................Vice President John Frances.................................Secretary Michael Buzogány .....................Treasurer Louis Frances
