William Penn Life, 1991 (26. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)
1991-02-01 / 2. szám
Page 8, William Penn Life, February 1991 Bfonch News Continued from Page 7 with 100 of our members, dancing to the music of DJ Radio Active and sharing dinner provided by the branch. Members also were set to get together on Jan. 27 for a Super Bowl party, featuring a 45"-television and plenty of snacks. Branch 226 McKeesport, PA By Alexander J. Goydan Branch 226 Coordinator Our election of branch officers took place on Dec. 15, 1990, at St. Stephen’s Church Hall. All officers for 1990 were unanimously reelected to serve in 1991. Our officers are: John Sabo, president; Edward Rietski, vice president; Alexander J. Goydan, secretary; Violet Lenart, treasurer; and Bette Hoffman and Helen Domencic, auditors. Louis Seibert is president emeritus of Branch 226. The annual family Christmas party was held Dec. 16 at St. Stephen’s hall. A record number of children and adults were present for entertainment, refreshments and caroling. The children received gifts from Santa and his elf helper. Treasurer Violet Lenart also gave each child a grab bag gift. The caroling was led by pianist Helen Stipkovits and singers Joseph Szirmáé, Edward Rietski and William Markosky. Decorations and kitchen preparations were handled by Bette Hoffman, Helen Domencic and Anna Mae Rietski. A catered luncheon buffet was enjoyed by all. The children also enjoyed and were awed by a magician. Greetings were extended to the guests by Branch President Sabo who introduced our special guests, National President E. E. Vargo and his wife Betty and National Secretary-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy. President Vargo expressed his appreciation for the invitation extended to him and his wife and briefly addressed the audience. Branch 249 Dayton, OH By Albert G. Kertesz Branch 249 Vice President We hope that all of our members had a joyous Christmas season, and that the new year will bring an abundance of good health, happiness and prosperity. To start the new year off on a positive note, I would like to suggest that our members review their life insurance certificates and those of their family members to determine if their coverage is sufficient. Our Association is a leader in the life insurance field with very Congratulations and best wishes to Margaret and John Urban of Branch 214 Flint, Mich., who recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Santa and his helper extend a special Christmas greeting to one of the young guests attending Branch 226 McKeesport, Pa.’s annual Christmas party. Santa continued his pre-Christmas rounds with a visit to the members of Branch 44 Akron, Ohio, during the branch’s Christmas party in December. Branch 249 Officers for 1991 are: (bottom from left) Anne Marie Schmidt, secretary-treasurer; Steve Horvath, president; Anne Kertesz, sunshine person; (top) Albert G. Kertesz, vice president; Mike Mayerchak, auditor; and Barney Kender, auditor. (Not pictured: Frank Hoffer, vice president.) On hand for decorating Branch 336’s tree at Strawberry Square were (from left) Julie Lenard, Berta Hobausz, Zita Prowse and Charles John. competitive premium rates and still provides excellent returns on annuities. Please call me at your convenience for additional information at 275-6654. Our family Christmas party again was a gala affair, enjoyed by all in attendance. We thank the National Officers and Home Office staff for their interest and support in making it all possible. Also, lots of thanks to members of our branch and bowlers who worked so diligently for its success. W inners of the annual drawing were Maurice Lourdes, Hans Rudat, John Paul LaFlame and Clayton Marazzi. We wish to express our thanks to all for their kind support. We would be happy to hear from our members regarding information to be included in this column. Please call me with any newsworthy item you feel would interest our readers. Our annual meeting was held Dec. 15 at St. Stephen’s hall. Reelected to serve as officers of Branch 249 for 1991 were: Steve Horvath, president; Albert G. Kertesz and Frank Hoffer, vice presidents; Anne Marie Schmidt, secretary-treasurer; Mike Mayerchak and Barney Kender, auditors; and Anne Kertesz, sunshine person. We wish them success during the coming year. We plan to have another fish fry in the near future. We’ll keep you advised in this column and through the "Music of Hungary” radio program. Branch 296 Springdale, PA By Ron Balia Branch 296 President William Penn Association Branch 296 held its annual Christmas party this past December. A terrific time was had by all. A special thank you to National President E. E. Vargo and his wife Betty for taking time during such a busy season to attend our party. Election of branch officers was also held in December. Congratulations to our 1991 officers: Ron Balia, president; Ralph Schuller, vice president; Pauline Becsi, secretary; Anna Marie Pochan, treasurer; and Sue Szalai, Jenny Weslie and Mary Wesoloski, auditors. Two of our branch members are recuperating at home. They are former Branch Treasurer James Mozga and President Emeritus Elmer Charles. We wish them a speedy recovery. Wishing all a happy and healthy 1991.___________________ Branch 336 Harrisburg, PA The members of Branch 336 once again helped to brighten the holidays in the Harrisburg area when they adorned a Christmas tree with traditional Hungarian candy and decorations in a downtown shopping mall. The Hungarian tree was part of the 1990 International Christmas Tree Festival at Strawberry Square. Christmas trees, each decorated in the traditions of a different ethnic group, stood around the first and second levels of the mall atrium from Nov. 18 to Jan. 11. Members gathered with representatives of other ethnic groups for an "ethnic tree trim” on the day before the display opened. Branch 800 Altoona, PA By Vincent Frank Branch 800 President The first meeting of the new year Continued on Page 9 ATTENTION Members of Branch 8285 Mingo Junction, Ohio There will be a special meeting of Branch 8285 Mingo Junction, Ohio, on Sunday, February 17,1991, at 10:15 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, 204 St. Clair Street, Mingo Junction. Discussion will focus on the reestablishment of branch activities. Louis A. Fodor, Chairman of the National Auditing Committee and Branch 8285 Coordinator, will be on hand to answer any and all questions. All members of Branch 8285 are urged to attend this important meeting.
