William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1985-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana The SECOND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNERDANCE held by the WILLIAM PENN SOCIAL CLUB on Saturday, December 1, 1984 was a memorable occasion, and enjoyed by a house packed with participants. The cocktail hour was held between 6:00 and 7:00 PM with assorted Hors D’oeuvres; The Dinner was served between 7:00 and 8:00 PM. The delicious dinner consisted of Hungarian Style Breaded Chicken with Tarhonya, Homemade Fresh sausage and Hurka; Salad, Coffee & Rolls with Hungarian Pastry. After the dinner dancing followed with the music furnished by the Seasons Orchestra until the early hours of the morning. Needless to say a good time was had by everyone. (The attached pictures speak for themselves.) Helen V. Sabo Reporter Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. President is shown greeting the guests of the second Annual Membership Dinner-Dance, held on Saturday, December 1, 1984. Shown sitting at the table left to rear, Frank J. Wukovits, Jr., Msgr. Elmer G. Peterson, Judge Peter F. Nemeth, Mrs. Peter F. Nemeth. Right to Rear: Frank J. Wukovits, Sr., Mrs. Frank Wukovits, Sr., Judge John S. Gonas, Leslie G. Baumgartner, Alex J. Horvath. Group picture showing Santa and the children gathered around him. Another group of enthusiastic participants at the membership dinner table. Picture shows the Membership Dinner Dance Welcoming Committee. Left to right: Mrs. Goldie Pal, Mrs. Helen V. Sabo, Mrs. Lillian Sigety, and Mrs. Ruth Baumgartner. The delicious meal was prepared by the following shown on the picture. Left to right: Mrs. Diana Torok, Mrs. Mary Ann Wukovits, Charles Harper, Mrs. Ruth Fannin and Mrs. Virginia Harper, Chairperson. Refreshments were served by the following three bartenders: Left to right: Leslie J. Molnár, Joseph Pal and Frank Farkas, Sr. 16 Branch 132, South Bend, Indiana The Annual Children’s Christmas Party was held on Saturday afternoon on December 15, 1984 in the William Penn Hall at 2:00 P.M. An enthusiastic group of children, with their parents and grandparents gathered at the William Penn Hall and enjoyed a delightful afternoon. The Christmas program was opened by National Diector Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. welcoming the children and their parents, with greetings on behalf of the Home Office, the National Directors and Officers, together with Branch 132 Officers and Directors. The program began with the singing of Christmas Carols by everyone present. The children and their families were entertained by professional Magician Alexander the Great and his granddaughter. The program was most appreciated by everyone present. Following the entertainment additional Christmas Carols were sung again until the arrival of the Santa Claus in the person of Steve Pécsi. The Santa presented the children with Christmas Stockings filled with candy, and the children were given the opportunity to pick a toy of their choice from the many toys available. After distribution of the gifts, the children were served pop, ice-cream, potato-chips and other goodies, by Santas Helpers. The Santas helpers were Mrs. Ruth Baumgartner, Virginia Wolford, Mrs. Theresa Myers, Mrs. Mary Ann Wukovits, Mrs. Helen V. Sabo, Miss Kathleen Wukovits, Leslie Baumgartner and Joseph Flowers. A delicious meal was being prepared in the kitchen for the evening get-together for the workers who during the course of the year worked to promote fraternal activities at the William Penn Home. Picture shows National Director, Frank J. Wukovits, Jr., greeting the Children and the Christmas Party Attendance. Alexander-the-Great and his granddaughter shown entertaining the guests with Magic Performance. Group of enthusiastic participants at the membership dinner table. The following were elected officers of Branch 132 on Monday, December 17, 1984 for the year of 1985. They are as follows: Seated in the front row: Left to right: Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. — 1st Vice President; Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. — President; Msgr. Elmer G. Peterson — Chaplain & Librarian; Alex J. Horvath — Branch Secretary & Treasurer. Back Row: Steve Pécsi — 2nd Vice President; Frank T. Wiltrout — Director; Joseph Flowers — Auditor; Leslie C. Baumgartner — Social Fund Treasurer; Frank Farkas, Sr. — Auditor; Joseph Pal — Director. By Ruth Vasvary Branch 19 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Joseph Arvay Wa„ elected and installed president of Branch 19 during the annual election in December. Officers were installed by Michael Hegedűs, a member of the advisory board. Named to serve with President Arvay were Ruth Vasvary, vice-president; Barbara Hegedűs, secretary; Irene Evans, treasurer; and Alex Horvath, Anthony Vass and Elizabeth Gyorgydeak, auditors. The annual family Christmas party was held at the Bayard Street Presbyterian Church Hall. Secretary Barbara Hegedűs was the official greeter as guests arrived. Entertainment was presented by Jonji the Clown Magician who annually is a favorite with the children and adults. Rev. Joseph Bodnar, of the Bayard Street Presbyterian Church led singing of carols with accompaniment by Chacho the accordionist. Santa arrived to present the children with gifts and candy and was assisted by Ruth Vasvary, Barbara Hegedűs and Alex Horvath. A holiday buffet was also served. Meetings of the Branch are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. The Branch is grateful to the Association Board of Directors for their support of the annual party. NEW BRUNSWICK - Scenes from the annual Christmas party of Branch 19 show the expressions of joy on faces of the various children and adults in attendance.
