William Penn Life, 1979 (14. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1979-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch 24 Chicago, Illinois I’m happy to report our Christmas Party was a huge success. Eighteen children and forty-two grown-ups attended. President Charles Akai welcomed the parents, children, and guests. He assured all present an enjoyable afternoon. Our program was short, but nice. Children and grown-ups joined in singing Christmas carols. While the children were singing, good old Santa arrived with presents and goodies for the children. Delicious refreshments were served to all who were present. President Charles Akai did a good job as Santa again. The Officers and members of Branch 24 are grateful to the Home Office for its generous contribution in helping make our party a huge success. The Officers and members of Branch 24 wish all the members of the Home Office and the readers of the “Penn News” a blessed holiday season and a very happy, healthy prosperous New Year. Branch 24 held its election of Officers meeting December 10, 1978. The following members were elected Officers for 1979: Charles Akai, President; Gyula Hetrovicz, Vice President; Bert Garszik, Recording Secretary; Betty Hartley, Treasurer; Betty Akai, Corresponding Secretary & Reporter; Mrs. Mary Bertok, Auditor. After the meeting delicious refreshments were served. A reminder to all fellow members, our regular monthly meetings are held every second Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at the Ivanhoe Park Field House, 144th and Stewart Avenue, Riverdale, Illinois. Bunco and Card games are played; refreshments are served. Please join us. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chifo, who celebrated the 30th anniversary of their wedding, in Brea, California. Mr. Chifo is a life long member of Branch 24. Betty Akai, Reporter Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio Branch 28 held its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 9th at 2:00 P.M. at Calvin Center Hall. Children and parents were welcomed to the party by President John Bunchy and Secretary Anna Wash. There were treats for the children and silver dollar prizes. Good Growing . . . Still Growing! “Who made you?” the man asked a little girl. He thought it would be a fun question. But the little girl replied seriously, “God made part of me.” “Whr.t does ‘part of me’ mean?” “Well,” continued the little girl, “God made me a baby. I grew the rest myself.” Growing “the rest” is a lifetime job. old Santa Claus gave out one pound boxes of chocolate candy. The children joined in singing carols. A special thanks to the Home Office who donated a generous check which made this Christmas Party possible. And many thanks to Mike Tomcsak who was such a great Santa and made the children all so happy. Serving as hosts and hostesses were Mrs. John Bunchy, John and Helen Kaluczky, Pat Nameth and Leslie Wash. There was election of officers at the December meeting. The elected officers are: John Bunchy, President; Mike Tomcsak, Vice President; Anna Wash, Secretary-Treasurer. Mary Tomcsak, John Kaluczky and Leslie Wash are the Auditors. Elected officers were sworn in by John Bunchy. Members of the Branch are asked to try and make an effort to attend meetings. We need your support. Branch Manager Gabe Nameth is attending all meetings and if you have insurance business needs he will be glad to attend to them. We want to welcome back into our midst, Mary Tomcsak, after her recent illness in the hospital. A cordial New Year greeting from Branch 28. Anna Wash Reporter 8
