William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-02-01 / 2. szám
February 19&7, William Penn Life, Page 11 Branch News Ladies auxiliary marks 25 th anniversary By Barbara House Branch 18 Ladies Auxiliary Secretary DETROIT —On Sept. 27,1986, the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 18, Detroit, celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a dinner held at the William Penn Social Hall in Lincoln Park, Mich. The head table was adorned with white tablecloths and a beautiful centerpiece donated by the Club. A total of 37 people were present and a delicious dinner was served by Steve Szatmári and his helpers. Punch was also donated by Steve. Our special thanks to him. For dessert we had a 25th Anniversary törte cake made by Eleanor Kender. Our surprise guest was Frank M. Sail, mayor of Lincoln Park. He presented a beautiful proclamation to the auxiliary recognizing its donation toward the purchase of the Social Club building on Southfield Road. The auxiliary raised the funds through its members’ hard work and sales of its own editted cookbook. Branch 18 Vice President Andy Toth and his wife Emma extended congratulations on behalf of the branch and club to the auxiliary on its 25th Anniversary. Branch President Stephen Danko and his wife Julia were vacationing in Hungary and were unable to attend. Past President Elvira Kubovics and her husband Les sent their congratulations from northern Michigan. Past President Margaret Vespremi, who was unable to attend due to ill health, also sent best wishes. We are truly thankful to these two ladies for the good leadership and to all the officers and members that helped this auxiliary continue in fellowship for 25 years. Charter members attending were Martha Balosé, Esther Nagy and Cecilia Vespremi. Other surviving charter members who did not attend but sent best wishes included Barbara Piczker, Rose Tephenhart, Katalin Demeter, Margaret Vespremi, Elvira Kubovics, Helen Madarasz, Isabelle Fabian and Irene Mazag. We also remember our dear members that are deceased. Their memory shall always be in our hearts. At our December meeting the auxiliary officers were re-elected by acclamation. Those re-elected were Eleanor Kender, president; Anna Leny, vice president; Barbara House, secretary; Margaret New, treasurer; and Mary Gebnar and Mary Boka, auditors. Congratulations to each one. Our annual Mother’s Day Card Party for 1987 will be held at 7:00p.m. April27 at the William Penn Social Hall. Donation for admission will be $3.00. Tickets can be obtained from members or by calling Darlene Szatmári at the Social Club at (313) 381- 9881. Fun, prizes and good desserts will be served. Come join us in fellowship. At this time we would like to wish all of you a very Happy New Year and extend our invitation for you to attend our meetings Eleanor Kender accepts a [proclamation honoring the auxiliary from Lincoln Park Mayor Sail. held on the third Monday of each month at the Social Club, 1410 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park, Mich. You’ll be welcomed. Guests — old and young — enjoy the musical entertainment provided at the annual family Christmas party hosted by Branch 16, Perth Amboy, N.J. in December. Many enjoy Br* 16 party Br. 800 holds memorial Mass Pictured here are the approximately 30 members of Branch 800, Altoona (Blair County), Pa., who attended a recent Mass honoring the memory of the branch's deceased members. By Michaelene Mirkovich Branch 16 Reporter PERTH AMBOY, NJ - On Dec. 7,1986, Branch 16, Perth Amboy, held its annual family Christmas party, which was enjoyed by all the "old and young” youngsters. After a delicious lunch, we were entertained by Myra Wengeboren with her puppets and singing. Steve Mészáros and George Mirkovich also helped with the singing of some Christmas carols. But the highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of Santa Claus, played by Ted Sabo, with By Steve Szemes Branch 76 Coordinator PHILADELPHIA — Branch 76, Philadelphia, held its election of branch officers for 1987 at a meeting Dec. 12, 1986, at the Philadelphia Hungarian Club. Officers elected were John Mikula, president; John Gubicza, vice president; Elsie Szemes, treasurer; Clara Fenessy, secretary; and Helen Molnár and John Maliga, auditors. Joe Karoly, our former president, and his wife Annabel, an auditor, declined to accept office due to health reasons. Our members wish to thank them for their presents and an ear for all the children. We especially want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hrabar, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mészáros, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hrabar, Annette Hrabar and George Mirkovich for all their help in making this day special for the children. Before the party the following were elected as officers for the coming year: Michael Hrabar, president; Mary Mészáros, vice president; Steve Mészáros, secretary-treasurer; Annette Hrabar and Anne Hrabar, auditors; and Michaelene Mirkovich, reporter. many years of dedicated service. We will miss you and please keep in touch. Following the meeting we enjoyed a joint Christmas celebration with the Club members. A delicious buffet, pastries and refreshments were served, followed by a joyous Christmas carol singalong in the true holiday spirit. We would like to see a good turnout of our members at our meetings and welcome their suggestions to create interest in organizing various functions. For any information relative to your insurance matters and needs, please contact Steve Szemes, branch coordinator, at (215 ) 543- 8876. By Harold Robinson Branch 800 Reporter ALTOONA, PA — Blair County Branch 800 of the William Penn Association held its annual memorial Mass for deceased members on Thanksgiving Day 1986 at St. Mary’s Church in Hollidaysburg. About 30 members attended. On Dec. 12, the branch held its annual Christmas party at Our Lady of Lourds Church Hall in Altoona. The committee for the Christmas party included Jim Stoner (chairman), Joe Mask, Harold Robinson, Leo Long, Joe Polumbo and Robert Jones. The Christmas party was a great success with 58 adults and 30 children in attendance. Joe Stoner did a good job getting a lot of gifts for the children and door prizes. Frank Thompson dressed up By Steve Petruska Branch 8 Treasurer JOHNSTOWN, PA — Branch 8, located in Johnstown fór the past 89 years, held its election of branch officers for 1987 on Dec. 14, 1986, at the social hall of the Johnstown-Windber Hungarian Reform Church. Re-elected by acclamation were Vera Petruska, president; Elaine Petruska, secretary; Steve Petruska, treasurer; and Elizabeth Maurer and Ida Sipos, auditors. Following the installation of officers, the branch held its annual children’s Christmas party with Santa arriving with his merry and cheery "Ho-Ho-Ho!” Later, Santa sat by our decorated Christmas tree, and the children whispered to Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Santa and Branch Treasurer Steve Petruska then handed out the children’s yuletide money gift, carol books and calendars to the parents. While all the children and their in a Santa Claus suit and gave the gifts to the children. There was also an exchange of gifts between adults. Frank also gave out the door prizes. Executive Vice President John parents were busy enjoying the food and refreshments and conversing with one another, Santa suddenly disappeared. Santa was really enjoyed by all. The officers of Branch 8 wish to thank the Board of Directors for its generous allocation toward the children’s Christmas party. Also, thanks to the Home Office staff for getting the invitations, carol books and calendars here on time. We of Branch 8 try to show F. Kenawell attended the party and handed out gifts. We were entertained by a singing quartet called the Allegheny Airs. We all then sang Christmas carols. This was a great party. these lovely children and their parents that the William Penn Association really believes in their future. The officers and members of Branch 8 wish to all a prosperous Happy New Year. Branch 8 meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at the social hall of the Johnstown- Windber Hungarian Reform Church, corner of Ninth Avenue and Chestnut Street in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. Karoly retires as Br. 76 president Johnstown elects officers, hosts party Old members and young members gather aroung Santa Claus at the family Christmas party held by Branch 8, Johnstown, Pa. The branch this year is marking 89 years of existence in Johnstown.
