William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1986-07-01 / 4. szám
William Penn Life, July-August 1986, Page 11-BRANCH NEWSBranch Raises Funds Fashionably The members of Branch 14, Cleveland, participated recently in a spring luncheon and fashion show benefitting the St. John’s Hungarian Byzantine Church building fund. About 400 people attended the third annual show which raised more than $3,900 for the church, located in Solon, Ohio. Goldie Simon, a long-time member of Branch 14, served as the event’s chairwoman. Entitled “Somewhere in Time,” the fashion show featured clothing styles dating as far back as 1879. The vintage outfits were furnished by the Solon Historical Society. Ilona Durejko, Mrs. Simon’s daughter, modeled her grandmother’s wedding gown made in 1919. She also modeled a “Roaring Twenties” fringe dress, complete with a scarf originally worn in 1912 by Mary Grossman, the first female judge in America. The star of the show, however, was former Branch 14 member Mary Karnya. Mrs. Karnbya flew from California to model her 1908 Lillian Russell “Gay Nineties” gown. The show also featured modern fashions, furnished by Carol Ann Fashions, and children’s wear, provided by Burlington Coat Factory warehouse. Branch members who served on the fashion show committee were Irene Boros, Mary Myers, Mrs. Simon and Margaret Toth. Goldie Simon, chairwoman of the fashion show, poses with Mary Karnya who models a “Lillian Russell” gown from 1908. Ilona Durejko, member of Branch 14, Cleveland, models an original fringe dress made in the 1920s. Youngstown Members Attend Dinners, Remember 1848 War By Helen R. Kaluczky Branch Reporter About 20 members of Branch 28, Youngstown, Ohio, traveled to Pittsburgh over the Memorial Day weekend for the annual bowling tournament and the 100th anniversary banquet. The members said they enjoyed every minute of the weekend’s activities; from the scholarship foundation meeting, to the hospitality room, to the bowling events, to the sightseeing tour, to the Centennial banquet. Those attending the banquet from Branch 28 were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gran; Mr. and Mrs. George Skebo, Mrs. Irene Nemeth and her daughter, Susan; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maty, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Novak. Other members attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sándor, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sakasits, Mr. and Mrs. Art Szőke; Mr. and Mrs. John Kaluczky, and Imre Magyar. Branch Coordinator Gabe Nemeth and his wife had planned to attend the banquet, but while driving to Pittsburgh, Mrs. Nemeth became ill and had to be taken to the hospital. She has since been released from the hospital. Branch 28 members were preparing for the St. Stephen of Hungary Church picnic scheduled for July 13 at the Shady Run Picnic Grounds. The members also recently attended a dinner and party at the Donald Avenue American-Hungarian Club. A number of branch members recently attended the annual commemoration of Hungary’s 1848 War of Independence against Austria. The English speaker was Steven Domonkos of Jefferson Community College in Steubenville, Ohio, and the Hungarian speaker was the Rev. Deszo Torok, director of the Propagation of the Faith for the Diocese of Youngstown. Branch 28 holds its meeting at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month at Our Lady of Hungary Hall. Members can also contact Gabe Nemeth at 792-8145 for their insurance needs. Columbus Branch 129 Plans Family Picnic, Christmas Party Several members of Branch 590, Cape Coral, Fla., enjoy the warm weather and fraternalism at the branch’s Centennial celebration picnic. Branch 590 Celebrates Centennial With Picnic By Al Bartfay Branch President Six Columbusites were among the more than 1,000 members and friends of the William Penn Association who gathered in Pittsburgh on May 24 to attend the Centennial Banquet at the Westin William Penn Hotel. Branch 129 members in attendance were Al Bartfay, David and Margaret George, Irene Voss, Marge Boso and Mary Coleman. These members said they enjoyed the historic banquet and appreciated the congratulations extended to the Association from American and Hungarian dignitaries. The Columbusites also enjoyed the authentic Magyar music provided by the recording artists imported from Hungary for the centennial celebration. About 20 branch members traveled to nearby Dayton June 7 for Dayton’s centennial dinner dance at the Marriott Hotel. Attending this affair were Al Bartfay, Arpad and Piri Sibrik, David and Margaret George, Joe and Alice Barreiro, Irene Voss, Rose Varga and about a dozen friends of the Association from Columbus. Looking ahead, on Sunday, Sept. 7, Branch 129 will host a family picnic at the Dispatch Country Club. The picnic will go on as scheduled, rain or shine. The club is located on the East Side, just off Interstate 70. Take the Reynoldsburg-Brice Road Exit, then go south on Gender Road. The branch also has begun planning for its annual family Christmas party. This year’s party will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the 495 VFW Hall. The hall is located on the near West Side on the corner of Princeton and Union, just off South Central Avenue between Mound and Sullivant. The large VFW Hall will assure party goers of plenty of room even if three times as many people attend the party this year as did last year. By Irene E. Sabo Branch Reporter Branch 590, Cape Coral, Fla., celebrated the Association’s 100th anniversary with a Memorial Day picnic at the home of Branch Coordinator Anthony Noel. The day was nearly perfect in every way for the celebration. Some members even jumped into Mr. Noel’s swimming pool to cool off from the 90 degree heat. The members and branch officers who were responsible for the preparations for and success of the picnic were Anthony and Elizabeth Noel, Irene Redden, Rose Darab, Mary Beres, Betty Bartus, Elizabeth Poczos, Teresia Tomkievicz and Irene Sabo. The Rev. Arpad George, branch president, thanked the picnic organizers on behalf of the 37 members and guests in attendance. Twenty-two members of Branch 590 also recently gathered to attend a matinee at the Naples (Fla.) Dinner Theater. The theater goers enjoyed an oriental dinner and the theater’s presentation of the comedy, “Under the Yum Yum Tree.” Branch 8050 Recognizes Altar Boys, Choir Singers Branch 8050, Pittsburgh, recently participated in a recognition and enrollment program for the altar boys and choir members of All Saints Church. The branch provided certificates of enrollment which were presented to the new altar boys during a mass held on May 18. During the same mass, graduating choir members were given certificates of recognition, which were also provided by the branch. Branch President Ed Haberman and Branch 8019, Pittsburgh, President Joseph Schmidt distributed the certificates at the mass. Following the mass, several branches in the area held a joint meeting.
