William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-11-01 / 11. szám
We can never forget Continued from Page 3 perhaps mine owners were responsible for the deaths of their workers, and the first federal mining safety laws were passed. The Bureau of Mines was established to make diligent investigations into the methods of mining, especially in relation to the safety of mines and the possible improvement of conditions under which mining operations were carried out. The establishment of the Bureau of Mines was significant for the impact it had on improving the condition of mines in the United States. This is evident in part by the decrease in the number of deaths I mentioned before, from 2,821 in 1910 to less than 100 in 1990. The birth of this overseeing body was also important because it came about due to the men, women and children whose lives had been affected by mining accidents. These men, women and children finally recognized their own rights and power and spoke out against the exploitation by the mine owners. The mine calamities served to incite the general public and to change the social and political attitude of Americans early in this past century. The coal we produce today is saturated with the sweat and blood of coal miners and the tears of many widows and orphans. We can never forget the sacrifice they made for you and me. The men and children who died in the A bagpiper leads the procession honoring those killed in the Darr Mine disaster of 1907. (Photo by Steve Charles) 1907 Darr Mine accident were never given a chance to assert their rights. Today, we do have that opportunity and we must fight even harder to strengthen the laws which protect our workers. Thank you and God bless you. |wpl| 2007 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY AWARDS Jennifer Rich Continued from Page 11 idea of planning for the future. Some aspects of this include early savings and life insurance policies. This last value is reflected in the William Penn life insurance and annuity programs. I personally became aware of the importance of this value when my father passed away when I was 12 years old. Without the life insurance money from him, I wouldn't be able to afford the college of my choice. All in all, it's no surprise to me that my greatgrandparents were members of the William Penn Association, because they had so many of the same values. These values of preserving our Hungarian heritage, promoting family life and preparing for the future have all been passed down to me over the years, [wpl] Amanda Francis Continued from Page 11 us entertained whether it is with a game of Yahtzee, dominoes or solitaire, or just being there to talk. She always has a way of sneaking money in your pocket when she thinks grandpa isn't looking and she very rarely calls you by the right name but you can't be offended because that's just her way. She is always thinking of everyone so the right name doesn't always come out. My grandparents have been married for 59 years this June. They are the definition of true love. They're love for each other is stronger now than it has ever been. Through all the surgeries, through all the hospital visits, through all the loss, and through all the pain, they have been there for each other. One can only hope to find love and companionship to last like their's has. Although they have family all around them they are each other's world. They are mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, Frank and Mandy. They are true love's definition, an example for all. The William Penn Association is important to me because my grandparents are important to me. When the time comes when they suffer the biggest loss of all, their one true love, I take comfort in knowing that they will be taken care of. William Penn gives hope for the future when hope doesn't seem possible. Now that you see how much my grandpa means to me, how much my grandma means to me, and how much they mean to each other, it should be clear why the William Penn Association is so important to me. |wpl| William Penn Life, November 2007 15 _____
