William Penn Life, 1995 (30. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1995-03-01 / 3. szám
March 1995, William Penn Life, Page 3 Branch News Branch 8 Johnstown, PA By Sándor J. Yuhas Branch 8 Coordinator On Sunday, Dec. 11, Branch 8 held its election of officers for 1995. Those elected to serve our branch were: Sándor Yuhas, president; Mary Groshans, vice president; Donna Yuhas, secretarytreasurer; Viola Yuhas, auditor; and Vera Petruska, auditor. After the election and our monthly meeting, our family Christmas party was held at the United Church of Christ, Cambria City, Johnstown. As each family arrived, the children were greeted by Santa Claus (Kerry Rovan) who gave each child coloring books, crayons and other gifts. After a beautiful buffet was enjoyed by all, Santa led everyone in singing Christmas carols, then read "The Night Before Christmas” as all sat in front of a beautiful Christmas tree. Everyone had a wonderful time. May all of you have a happy new year! Branch 15 Chicago, IL By Eva Laczina Branch 15 Secretary On Dec. 19 our branch held its annual Christmas party. As usual, this event was a great success as many people came to celebrate with us. We were able to see new faces as well, which is always a pleasure. This year’s Christmas party took place in the same fashion as previous parties. After Mass, everyone descended to our beautiful church hall and began to settle in. As we entered the hall, the enticing aroma of freshly cooked sausages filled our senses. Once we were all seated, we enjoyed a wonderful performance by our Hungarian Scout group, who presented the story of Jesus’ birth. They really outdid themselves this year. After the show, we began to hear our stomachs speak to us. Not to worry; there was plenty of sausage and delicious biscuits for everyone to enjoy. For dessert, there was a wonderful variety of delicious pastries to choose from, all of which were prepared by the many women who attend the church. After our meal, we were all anxious to see the arrival of St. Nicholas. Sure enough, he came. The children were very excited to see him, and there was no delay as he distributed his gifts to them. As the children tore through their gifts, there was plenty of time for the adults to reminisce about past Christmas parties and other shared experiences. It was a joy to see everyone come together in this way. Members share a moment with Santa Claus at the annual family Christmas party hosted by the branch this past holiday season. Clowns and a visit from Santa brightened the spirits of all those who attended Branch 28's family Christmas parity. (Photo by Frank Schauer) We would like to thank all of those people who put in their hard work and effort in making this Christmas party a success. We would like to wish everyone from our branch, and all those at the Home Office in Pittsburgh, a wonderful, happy and healthy new year. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI By Barbara A. House National Director Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Spring! I’m sure we are all glad to see spring arrive. February was not a very kind weather month here. Hope yours was better. Happy birthday wishes to Emilia Blair, Betty Jacobs and Lou Almassy. May you have many more. The Hungarian Arts Club welcomed more than 200 guests to their 37 th annual White Rose Ball on Feb. 4. Nine debutantes of Hungarian heritage were presented that evening. We are especially proud of two of these young ladies who are William Penn members: Michelle Elizabeth Bandy and Michelle Marie Schepens. National President E. E. Vargo presented the Club with a check to be applied to the Club’s scholarship fund. A check was also presented from Branch 18. It was a wonderful evening. If you would like to know more about the Hungarian Arts Club, please call me, and I will put you in touch with the proper people. Holy Cross Hungarian R. C. Church celebrated Hűség Napja (A Day of Loyalty) on Jan. 29. The Revs. Barnabas Kiss and Angelus Ligeti welcomed all to help celebrate a day of loyalty to Hungarian faith and culture. The members and priests prepared and served a wonderful traditional Hungarian meal. Thank you to all who did everything they could to make this a wonderful success. Thank you to Fathers Barnabas and Angelus for working so hard to keep this wonderful church alive and well. Remember in your prayers the families of our deceased members: Helen Petiot, Julia M. Daniels and Lydia H. Kish. May they rest in peace. Enjoying the White Rose Ball in Detroit were National President and Mrs. E. E. Vargo and National Director Barbara House and her husband Tom. We in this area are very fortunate to have so many Hungarian events to attend. Please attend and support as many as possible. Without your support, these things will disappear and will be lost forever. If you know anyone that does not receive this paper, please let me know. If you have any news you wish to share, call me at 283-2793. Continued get well wishes go to Bela Kocsis and Frank Kender. Are you working on your bowling teams? Call me for any help you may need. Remember, we will have transportation to the tournament available for a very nominal fee. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 1410 Southfield, Lincoln Park, at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendars. In September, we will meet on the second Monday due to Labor Day. Information on William Penn scholarships is in this publication. Please read it and send your application in as soon as possible. Happy birthday, Tommy. Thanks for all your support. I love you. Branch 22 Roebling, NJ One of our branch members, Scott M. Cole, recently earned a top honor in the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest. He was awarded first prize for his essay, "My Vision of America,” in the contest sponsored by the Opre- Larson VFW Post of Roebling, N.J. He also placed third in the county level of this competition. Scott is a sophomore at Florence Township Memorial High School. He has been active in Boy Scouts for many years. He is the son of Branch 22 President Dale Cole and his wife Nancy, and the grandson of the late Zoltán B. Emri. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH By Kathy Novak Branch 28 Reporter Due to inclement weather, our January meeting was cancelled, so we haven’t completed our 1995 schedule of events. But, as soon as we have the agenda of Hungarian activities to be held in the Youngstown area, I’ll have them published in this column. A clothes drive is being conducted by several of the Hungarian churches to aid the Hungarians living in Romania. The distribution will be made by the Rev. George Mészáros, OFM. For more information and drop off location, call me at (216) 746- 7704. A big thank you goes to Frank Schauer for taking photographs at our Christmas party. I apologize for the picture not being submitted earlier. Best wishes to all those celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Our special thoughts and prayers go to those under the weather. It is with a heavy heart and much sorrow that I inform our William Penn family of the passing of one of our branch auditors, Mrs. Katherine (Kay) Novak, my beloved mother and dear wife of Branch Vice President Steve Novak. She departed this life to enter eternal rest on Feb. 4. She was a dedicated and vital member of our branch. She will be missed but never forgotten and always loved. May she rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy goes to all her family and friends and to all others experiencing the loss of someone dear to them. Branch 22 member Scott M. Cole won for his 'vision of America. ’ For answers to your insurance questions, call either Alan Szabó at (216) 797-5057 or Gabe Nameth at (216) 792-8145. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA Congratulations to Branch 34 member William Colleran who was recently selected as the Cadet of the Month by the local Civil Air Patrol. William has been taking flying lessons in the hope of acquiring his pilot’s license before his driver’s license. A student at South Park High School, William plans to apply for admittance to the U.S. Air Force Academy upon graduation. He is the grandson of Branch 34 Vice President Walter Bugielski. Branch 44 Akron, OH By Elizabeth K. Darago Branch 44 President Three families’ Christmas holidays were brightened by food baskets filled with goodies brought by members to the monthly meetings and to the family Christmas party. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, milk and juice were provided from monies generously donated by the William Penn Home Office. A widowed grandmother whose daughter and grandchildren live with her received the first basket. The second holiday basket was given to a single senior citizen. The third basket assisted a Branch 44 family with small Continued on Page 8
