William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-03-01 / 3. szám
275-6654 or me at 937-667-1211. Reservations can be made for the March 15 commemoration dinners at the two Hungarian churches by calling Michele LaFlame at 937-278- 5970 for St. Stephen's dinner on March 6, and the Rev. Gabor Nitsch at 937-233-5225 for the Old Troy Pike Community Church dinner on March 13. The Magyar Club of Dayton will hold its annual spring dance on April 23 at the Old Troy Pike Community Church Hall, 4475 Old Troy Pike, Dayton. The Kalman Hegedűs Orchestra will provide music for dinner and dancing. Food will be served at 6:00 p.m. and dancing will begin at 8:00 p.m. There will also be door prizes. Bring a group and dance the night away. For more information regarding branch activities or WPA insurance and annuity plans, please call Branch Coordinator Michele LaFlame at 937- 278-5970. Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Diane M. Torma Our branch was deeply saddened to learn that long-time member Charles Vargo of West Leechburg passed away on Jan. 26,2005, at the age of 86. Mr. Vargo served with Co B 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion in the South Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a roller in the cold mill department at Allegheny Ludlum for 44 years. In years past, Charlie regularly participated in WPA golf tournaments with his friends. He enjoyed bringing his wife and granddaughter Erin to branch social gatherings. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Our sympathy is extended to his wife, Eleanor and their entire family. Please join us at our next meeting which will be held at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Springdale at 7:30 p.m. on March 10, weather permitting. For your life insurance and annuity needs, call Noreen Fritz at 412- 821-1837. If you have branch news to share, call me at 724-339-2445. Branch News Young members enjoy a moment with Santa during the Branch 249 Christmas party. Branch 590 Cape Coral, FL by Joan Mauerman Branch 590 held its Jan. 13 meeting at the Hungarian Christian Club in Venice, Fla. Members discussed events for the coming year. By unanimous vote, we decided the 2005 Christmas party will be held at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Fort Myers, Fla. The date will be announced later. There will also be a picnic at Gilcrest Park in Punta Gorda, Fla., in October. On March 3 there will be a meeting and mini-picnic at Gilcrest Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Door prize winners at our January meeting were Irene Franko and Eugene Toth. The winner of the halfand-half raffle was Helen Toth. Birthday wishes go out to Joanie Mauerman, Caroline Hughes, Aaron Hopper, Audrey Mae Eagen, Pam Damon, Leslie Naples, Greg Damon, Michele Boano, Tiffaney Dues, David Mauerman, Aidán Hughes, Dan Mauerman and Matt Damon. Happy anniversary to Tiffaney and Rick Dues. Get well wishes go out to Ruth Vas vary. Thanks to Maryann and John Mraz for their faith in the WPA. It was nice meeting you. They are originally from the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Seen at the Plant City Hungarian Dinner in January were Clara and Bela Csikesz of Pittsburgh. Bela sends greetings to his friend Mike Kara. On March 19, the Naples Hungarian Club will host a dinner-dance at the Forest Glen Country Club in Naples, Fla. There will be a gypsy orchestra from Hungary, featuring two vocalists. There will also be a grand buffet with salmon, chicken and beef. Tickets are $35 per person. For reservations, call Frank Dobos at 239-348-7822. All of these events are top-notch and attract more than 150 people. For all of your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Mike Tomcsak at 863-858-8071. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank Happy St. Patrick's Day. Soon the Irish and many others will be wearing green and decorating their homes with shamrocks in honor of St. Patrick on March 17. Corned beef and cabbage is enjoyed in many American homes, but its popularity soars on St. Patrick's Day. So, all of you who celebrate this green event, have a happy day. 18 William Penn Life, March 2005
