William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-06-01 / 6. szám
Branch News started in 1951 by former National Director Albert G. Kertesz and continued for 56 years with the help of many individuals. This will be a significant loss in our community for the Sunday morning Hungarian music we all loved, and for the communication it provided for our Hungarian organizations. Join Hands Day, May 3, was a day we'll never forget. It was such a dreary, rainy day here in Dayton. But that did not dampen the spirits of all who came to help. A little coffee, OJ and donuts, and everyone was ready to work. We ended up with soggy, muddy shoes, wet hair, wet clothes. We used numerous pairs of garden gloves. But the yards turned out wonderfully. The trash was picked up, weeds pulled, ivy trimmed, rose bushes pruned and flowers planted. What a transformation! And the shelter is now ready for the big bacon fry for next months Magyar Club meeting. We would like to give a special thank you to some of the 7th grade students at Our Lady of the Rosary School who helped at St. Stephen Church. A special thanks to Brittany Coffman, Erica Cooper, Emma Mills, Stephanie Moore and Emily Morgan. They had so much fun helping-I think it was the water fight-they want to come back and do it again. So we'll see you girls next year or maybe when it's time to weed again. And thanks to all the other volunteers, especially Helene Cleaveland (who provided all the garden gloves), Andy Dobo, Jim Boston, Anne and Mark Schmidt and Michele LaFlame. What an exciting golf tournament weekend that is planned in Harrisburg, Pa. for July 18 and 19! There is so much to do in the area, and it makes a great family vacation destination. We invite you to join us. For more details, please call Michele LaFlame at 937-278-5970 or Anne Marie Schmidt 937-667-1211. Please remember in your prayers our members and their families who are ill and suffering, especially Margaret Vassy Demeter. Also, condolences are extended to the family of Dorothy Russell, who recently passed away. May she rest in peace. For information concerning the Branch or your insurance/annuity needs please call Branch Coordinator Michele LaFlame at 937-278-5970. Branch 296 __ Springdale, PA _ by Diane M. Torma Happy birthday wishes to Jim Charles, Traci Fritz, Frank Fritz, Ryan Dinzeo and all of our members who recently celebrated birthdays. We also send warm birthday greetings to Branch Coordinator George Charles. Hope you enjoyed your special day! Our branch was honored to have Endre Csornán, national vice president-fraternal, and his wife Arlene attend our April meeting. Endre spoke to the members about upcoming WPA events and fraternal activities. He also made suggestions and offered his assistance in promoting more activities on a branch level. Thank you, Endre and Arlene, for your untiring efforts and support. Welcome two new members Molly Hurley and Carter Zimmerman, both grandchildren of Rosalie and Charles Zimmerman. We look forward to seeing you at our events. We will suspend meetings for the summer, so the next branch meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. If you have news to share, please call me at 724-339-2445 or email at dtorma@williampennassociation.org. Branch 800 Altoona, PA _ by Vincent Frank Branch 800 had four members who reached 50 years of membership in the WPA. They were honored at our May meeting. The Home Office sent a beautiful emblem and certificate for each honoree. A buffet was provided by the branch. Congratulations to our honorees: William Frank Jr., Lawrence Krug, Michael Krug and Nelson Love. Flag Day is June 14. Our flag stands for so much, and we ask you to display it on its 231st birthday. People driving or walking past your home will see how patriotic you are in displaying Old Glory. Happy Father's Day to all fathers on June 15. Have an enjoyable day with your families, and may the good Lord take good care of you. Birthday greetings go to a quite active member, Thelma Schaefer, who celebrates her 80th birthday in June. She tells me she is a faithful reader of the William Penn Life and enjoys working the monthly puzzle. She also enjoys life, works with crafts, walks and helps patients at a nursing home. God bless you, Thelma. I guess you are all looking forward to observing Independence Day on July 4. It's a big three day weekend. Remember our men and women in the military. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them. Looking ahead, your branch will hold its summer picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 6:00 p.m., rain or shine, at Highland Park in Altoona. Deadline for reservations is July 28. Call me at 814-695-0213. Our branch meetings are in recess for the summer. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 p.m. Have a safe vacation. Dining the summer months, you can still get help with your life insurance and annuity needs by calling Bob Jones at 814-942-2661. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz in Pittsburgh To all the handy and lovable fathers, Happy Father's Day! At the end of May 2008 Branch 8114 began its 100th year of existence. In celebration of our 100th anniversary, I would like to share how it all started. The Catholic Knights of St. George was founded Jan. 8,1881, in Pittsburgh and was known as the German Catholic Knights of St. George. On May 24,1909, Grand President Joseph H. Reiman installed Branch 114 of the order in the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. The meeting was opened with a William Penn Life, June 2008 17
