William Penn Life, 1994 (29. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1994-08-01 / 8. szám

Address Correction Requested I Non-Profit I I Organization I I U S. Postage I PAID I Pittsburgh. PA I I Permit No 2724 I WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 August 1994 Number 8 By Lyn Steel 11 om The Journal Perched on a hilltop surrounded by the natural beauty ot the West Virginia hills, a small white chapel overlooks about 180 acres of land along Tabor Road south of Berkeley Springs. Although several thousand miles from the country of Hun­gary, the chapel along with a symbolic graveyard tells the his­tory of the country and serves as a memorial to Hungarian heroes ot the past. The Hungarian Freedom Fight­ers Federation opened the chapel in 1981 and dedicated it to the memory of those who died in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The chapel also stands as a memorial to Hungarians who were political­ly persecuted, victims of Com­munism and the Nazis, heroes of World War II and other re­nowned Hungarians. The word "tabor” means "camp” in Hungarian. Thus, the Berkeley Springs site seemed like a natural setting for the Hungar­ian Mount Tabor Park, which Golfers, guests enjoy 11th annual golf tournament The Alba Regia Chapel, located near Berkeley Springs, W.Va., was dedicated in 1981 to the memory of the 1956 Hungarian Freedom Fighters. West Virginia chapel honors Hungarians consists óf the chapel, symbolic graveyard, a memorial to Hungar­ians who fought in defense of the United States, a picnic area and a lake. The park is used as a week­end camp as well as a site for church services, picnic socials, baptisms, weddings and funerals. On July 10 of this year, a special service was held at the chapel to honor three clergymen— the Revs. Stephen Sziartó, József Zalotay and Vitéz Báan—who have served as chaplains at Alba Regia Chapel. Representing the William Penn Association at this service were National President E. E. Vargo and National Director Elmer W. Toth. Built in the style of a Hungarian village church, the chapel con­tains stained-glass windows and hand-carved woodwork through­out. The chapels ceiling is deco­rated with bright paintings of the historical coat-of-arms of each of Hungary’s counties. Oil paintings along the chapel’s walls and ceilings immortalize the country’s saints, kings, reigning Continued on Page 7 WARRENDALE, PA — For the second time in three years, the father-daughter combination of Richard and Heather Preston cap­tured the men’s and women’s low gross titles at the William Penn Association Annual Golf Tournament. Richard shot a 78 and Heather a 79 during the 18-hole tourna­ment held July 16 at the Venango Trail Golf Club in Warrendale. The two members of Branch 45 Cleveland also won the low gross titles in 1992. Heather Preston enjoyed a par­ticularly impressive round as she also won the longest putt and closest to the pin skill shot contests. She and her father were among 104 golfers who participated in the Association’s 11th annual tournament. Joining the Prestons in the win­ners’ circle were Bernard Drab, Leo Hannah and Stephen Pronai who tied for the men’s low net title with identical scores of 70, and Betty Glance who won the women’s low net title with a score of 73. Others who took home prizes as the winners of the skill shot contests held during tournament play were: Jim Szuch and Elsie Drab who placed their shots closest to the line; Dick Hoover who was closest to the pin; Steve Cummings and Helen Francus who hit the longest drives; and Bud Spraley who sunk the long­est putt. The only prize that went un­claimed was the 1994 Mercury Cougar which awaited the mem­ber who scored a hole-in-one on hole #4. No one scored the re­quired ace, so the car went back to the showroom. That minor disappointment, however, failed to dampen the spirits of all those who partici­pated in the weekend’s activities. From Friday evening’s recep­tion and putting contest through Saturday evening’s banquet, good friends and fellow fraternalists enjoyed a relaxing weekend. Saturday’s golf awards dinner at the Sheraton Inn-Pittsburgh North featured a delicious prime rib dinner and a door prize draw­ing with dozens of free prizes. After all the golfing awards, door prizes and raffle prizes were distributed, it was time for the fun and excitement of the annual auction raffle for a new set of Ping golf clubs and bag. One by one the contestants were selected, and one by one they were elimi-Continued on Page 2 The father-daughter team of Richard and Heather Preston, both Branch 45 members, captured the low gross titles at this year’s golf tournament. Few seats remain for WPA tour NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Only a few openings remain for the William Penn sponsored tour of Hungary and Austria sched­uled for Sept. 13 to 27, according to the travel agent arranging the tour. Anyone wishing to join the tour who has not already made their reservations must call Frank Chrinko at Fugazy International Travel immediately. You may call Mr. Chrinko toll free at 1-800- 828-4488 (New Jersey residents can dial 1-908-828-4488). The tour will depart from New York Sept. 13 and proceed first to Vienna, Austria for a two-day stay. The tour will then move on to Hungary with visits to Ester­házy Castle, Lake Balaton, the Herend porcelain factory and museum, the Tokaj wine region, the Buda Hills, the Danube Bend and other exciting destinations. The tour will also include a four-day, four-night stay in Buda­pest during which guests will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Danube River and a gala farewell banquet on the tour’s final night. The cost of the tour is $2,889 per person, based on double oc­cupancy. The tour price includes round-trip airfare from New York, all hotels, breakfast daily, 10 lunches, 10 dinners, the din­ner cruise, the farewell banquet, ground transportation in Europe and all sightseeing tours on the itinerary. For more information and re­servations, call Mr. Chrinko at the number listed above as soon as possible. Time is short and availability is limited, so call now and reserve your spot for a vaca­tion trip you’ll never forget. Inside I More ways to protect your thoughts and ideas .. Page 2. I The latest news &. notes from our branches............Page 3. I Program, exhibit honor WWI1 hero Wallenberg .... Page 3. I In Memóriám and Donations for June ..............Page 7. Next Deadline August 19

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