William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1986-09-01 / 5. szám

Page 10, September-October 1986, William Penn Life-BRANCH NEWS----------------------------------------------­Columbus Branch Organizes Dance Group By AI Bartfay Branch President Debbie Vecchiarelli and Mary Komives, members of Branch 129, Columbus, Ohio, are helping to organize a Hungarian dance group in Columbus. The group’s teachers are Maria and Csaga, two students from Hungary who are attending the Ohio State University. The group has been meeting since late June in the basement of the Hungarian Reformed Church at 365 East Woodrow. Branch 129 will be helping to pay the salaries of the dance instructors. Dr. Sándor Mécs Br. 34 Member Earns License Dr. Sándor Mécs of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, recently earned his Medical Physician and Surgeon license in the Com­monwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a second year resi­dent in the surgery depart­ment of McKeesport Hospital in McKeesport, Pa., and a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Mecs received his Doc­tor of Medicine degree from the Semmelweis Medical University in Budapest, Hungary. While in Hungary he passed all of the state medical examinations. Upon returning to the United States, he suc­cessfully completed the re­quired ECFMG and FLEX ex­aminations and began his residency at McKeesport Hospital in July 1985. He is the son of Associa­tion members Dr. and Mrs. Kalman Mecs of Pittsburgh. He graduated from South Hills High School in Pitt­sburgh and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Universi­ty of Pittsburgh and attend­ed the university’s Graduate School of Public Health. Persons of all ages are welcome to join the group. Meetings are held each Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call Debbie or Mary at (614) 443-6353. In other branch news, a dozen Columbusites were in Ligonier, Pa., Aug. 2 for the Association’s golf tourna­ment, either as golfers or cheerleaders attending the tournament banquet. Branch 129 golfers were Frank and Vi Peterfy and George and Mary Ann Vargo. Cheerleaders were AI Bart­fay, David and Margaret George, Irene Voss, Mary Coleman, Mary Komives and Debbie Vecchiarelli. Marge Boso along with Mr. and Mrs. Vargo won prizes. This same group from Branch 129 attended the an­nual carnival at Mount St. George in Wellsburg, W.Va., the following day. Several branch members also attended a special ceremony and reception held to dedicate a new vest­ment for St. Ladislas Church in Columbus June 27. The vestment was bought by the church with funds donated in part by Branch 129. The church is named for Branch 129 President AI Bartfay (right) joins Father John K. Cody (center), pastor of St. Ladislas Church in Columbus, and the Rev. Eugene Megyer, who conducts masses in Hungarian at the church, during a reception mark­ing the dedication of a new vestment at the church. King László who ruled over Hungary from 1077 to 1095 and who was the second Hungarian king to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. Youngstown Copes With LTV Closure By Helen R. Kaluczky Branch Reporter At Branch 28, Youngstown, Ohio, there will not be any centennial celebrations. There will only be the rituals held to alleviate the despair brought on by unemployment. It is ironic that as the na­tion celebrated Labor Day, the people of the Youngstown area continued to cope with one of the most devastating business failures in the area’s history. When LTV Steel filed for bankruptcy, a bleak period began for labor in the area as well as in other parts of the country. The one bright spot in the situation is that LTV has said it will restore all employee benefits for six months. But, many fear the sword of Damocles is hang­ing over their heads; if the company cancelled benefits once, it might do it again. Branch members here said they feel fortunate to at least have the security of William Penn back-up life in­surance policies, as well as the Association’s frater­­nalism and honor. A number of branch members attended a prayer service for LTV workers, families and their friends at St. Michael’s Church Aug. 5. The service was a source of hope and strength for many. Six religious leaders from various denominations of­fered words of encourage­ment to those in attendance, leaving them with the thought that “this too shall pass.” In other branch news, member John Kaluczky is recovering from a cervical laminectomy he underwent on June 19. Mr. Kaluczky is making good progress but may have to give up a season of bowling and golf. Cleveland Honors Scholarship Winners At Dinner By Emma J. Oris Branch Coordinator First-time Cleveland area scholarship recipients were honored at a dinner at Carrie Cerino’s Restaurant. The dinner was sponsored by Branch 14, Cleveland. The scholarship reci­pients and their parents were introduced by Jeff Ward, regional sales manager, and their checks were presented by National Secretary E.E. “AI” Vargo. Mr. Vargo addressed those in attendance, stress­ing the commitments all William Penn members should make by partici­pating in fraternal activities of their respective branches and by supporting the socie­ty fraternally. The scholarship reci­pients are a diverse group, attending colleges all over the midwestern area and studying in various fields. Recipients in attendance were Bob Munko, David Stamper, Ray Sharp, Michelle Lorenczi, John Szachury and Felicia Parete. Recipients Ronald Perkins and Tom Rericha were unable to attend. Mr. Perkin’s brother Bob, who is a second year recipient, ac­cepted for his brother. Mr. Rericha is the son of Odessa Rericha, secretary of the Cleveland regional sales office. Col. Robert L. Turkoly- Joczik, U.S. Army retired, a lifelong member of Branch 226, McKeesport, Pa., has received a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Inter­national Politics from the University of Wales in Great Britain. Representing Branch 14 at the dinner were Branch President Rose Kaul and her husband Chuck, Branch Treasurer Ernie Sarosi and his wife Violet and Branch Secretary Dawn Ward. Dr. Turkoly-Joczik studied abroad on a three-year scholarship granted by the British government. He will resume his academic career in the United States as the Dean of Academics at Kemper Military School and College in Missouri. Br. 8126 Hosts Annual Picnic Member Receives Doctorate By Mary Lou Sporner President, Br. 8126 Twenty members and guests of Branch 8126, St. Marys, Pa., attended the branch’s annual picnic held Sunday, Aug. 10 at the St. Marys Grade School cafeteria. Following the branch meeting, members and guests enjoyed playing cards and Pokeno. A buffet picnic lunch was served. The table was decorated with a 100th anniversary banner and gold crepepaper and a basket of gold flowers. Door prizes were awarded to 12 lucky attendants. Members of Branch 8121, St. Marys, were honored guests at the picnic. The two branches held their annual Communion Sunday April 20 by attending mass at St. Marys Church. Breakfast for 25 members followed at the Knights of Columbus Knotty Pine Room. This affair also was decorated in honor of the Association’s 100th anniver­sary, with gold flowers, gold candles and a 100-year emblem set on the main table. Articles and photographs for the November-December issue of the William Penn Life are due on October 13 Masses in the Hungarian language are conducted once a month at the church by the Rev. Eugene Megyer. The church is located at 260 Reeb Ave.

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