William Penn Life, 1977 (12. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1977-07-01 / 3. szám

19 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ.

Even though we were delayed in our departure from New Brunswick, N.J. on Friday, May 27th for two and one half hours to attend the Annual National Bowling Tournament and Dinner-Dance, we enjoyed the weekend very much. The Hyatt Regency Hotel was one of the most beautiful hotels we ever stayed at and received V.I.P. service in all respects. The delay due to some communication between the agency and the bus company caused much aggravation, but the wonderful weekend made up for it. We can look forward to staying at another Hyatt Regency Hotel next year according to reports.

We again took part in an all day Hungarian Festival on Saturday, June 4th in New Brunswick with the churches and other organizations, under the sponsorship of the Hungarian Civic Association. There were foods and refreshments, also displays of Hungarian arts and culture, dancing groups and music for dancing in the streets and church yards.

We are pleased to report that we have again donated $500.00 to the National Scholarship Foundation. Total to date is $3,500.00. It is through the sale of the Cook Books which are still available. But the cost of mailing has again risen 5 cents. Total cost for the book and mailing insured is $3.25 as of July 6, 1977.

Barbara Hegedűs

COOK BOOK

HUNGARIAN SPECIALTIES and

OTHER FAVORITES WILLIAM PENN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BR. 19 P.O.Box 122,

New Brunswick, N.J. 08903

Net Proceeds for the benefit of the William Penn

Ass n Scholarship Foundation Donation $3.25 for 1 Copy Send Check or Money Order

76 PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Congratulations to the committee of the Bowling Tournament for a job well done. A wonderful time was had by all who attended. It was nice to see so many of the younger generation, who did not bowl, but took advantage of the privilege to visit many of the historical sites in Washington, D.C.

We extend our sympathy to the family of Mr. Peter Beres. It is a practice of Branch 76 to send a donation to the William Penn Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. in memory of a deceased member. You do not have to be a member to send a contribution in memory of any occasion to the Foundation. The address is 429 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219.

The Entertainment Committee reports that plans for the 19th Annual Dinner- Dance, to be held at the United German Hungarian Club, 4668 Bristol Road, Oakford, Pa. on November 19, 1977, with the music of Steve Turoczi’s Continentals, are well in hand. As this will be the last notice before the affair, it would be wise to mark the date and invite all your friends and relatives. For advanced reservations please call Mr. Steve Szemes at KI 3-8876.

Have a healthy and pleasant summer.

Helen Kuzmann Schenkel

132 SOUTH BEND, IND.

Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana, is one of the several William Penn Branches selling Cookbooks for the benefit of the William Penn Scholarship Fund. In South Bend this has resulted in fine publicity through the local newspaper. The following is an article which appeared in the Tribune. Our sincere thanks to all at Branch 132 who are helping to make this program such a success.

Favorite Hungarian Recipes Shared

By ALICE SLADE

Tribune Staff Writer

An insurance company is selling a Hungarian cookbook. Without a doubt, further explanation is necessary. And to do so a look at the history of the William Penn Association is a must.

According to Frank J. Wukovits Sr., president of the local branch at 1024 W. Indiana, the original organization was formed in 1886 in Hazelton, Pa., by 13 Hungarian coal miners. Unable to secure protection for themselves in the form of sick benefits and life insurance from commercial companies, the Hungarian-speaking men began the fraternal Verhovay Aid Society, later known as the Verhovay Fraternal Association.

Branches of the William Penn Association, so named after a merger in 1955, are now located in 18 states and protection is available to anyone (not just Hungarians or coal miners) seeking

LISTED AMONG the favorite dishet of many Hungarians is Chicken Paprikas. Cooking the creamed version in the kitchen of the William Penn Association is Mrs. Mary Suppinger, foreground, and Mrs. Mary Vos. The national office of the insurance fraternal society has published a cookbook of "Treasured Hungarian Recipes," including the popular paprikas.

Tribune Staff Photo

life insurance, sick benefits and hospitalization and meeting the necessary requirements.

Wukovits indicates at present local membership is about 3,000, and the still existing Hungarian society, rich in tradition, is one of the largest of its kind in the country.

In common with many other societies, social and money-raising projects are part of the activities. The national office has a Scholarship Foundation, and to raise money it seems quite natural someone would publish a collection of authentic Hungarian recipes to share the benefits of the well-respected cuisine. From the main office in Pittsburgh comes the 75-page “Treasured Hungarian Recipes,” in its second edition and available at the local office for $2.50.

Done modestly and without too much illustrative flair but loaded with authenticity based on many hours of good Hungarian home cooking, the book is an outstanding collection. Also included are sections on Diet Dishes, First Aid and Household Tips. Some recipes, including the popular Chicken Paprikas, are listed below.

For members and their guests, the local society sponsors pork dinnerdances and chicken dinners, the food all being prepared in the building’s kitchen. The pork dinners include Hungarian fresh sausage, cabbage rolls, hurka (a delicacy) and baked goods. The Hungarian chicken dinners list breaded or

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