William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2008-06-01 / 6. szám

prayer by Rev. H. A. Blatt. The following are the charter members: Joseph B. Aaron, Edward P. Blatt, John M. Confer, Jacob J. Fagley, Chambers E. Ganoe, Joseph Hartle, Charles A. Heinrich, John A. Hoover, Joseph H. Hubauer, Leo J. Huefner, Stephen C. Huefner, Frank C. Kappert, William H. Griffith, George A. Snyder and George W. Blissell. Leo S. Selker and Valentine Huefner were installed as passive members. Four other members made applica­tion for transfer to the new Branch 114 at Clarion. They were John J. Wilshire of Branch 4, John Engelmeier and Joseph Engelmeier Branch 11 and J.J. Purcell of Branch 69. The following officers were elected: Spiritual Adviser Rev. H. A. Decken­brock; Director Stephen C. Huefner, President Edward P. Blatt, Vice President George W. Blissell, Secre­tary and Treasurer John A. Hoover; and Marshall Leo J. Huefner. During the next three decades, the Catholic Knights grew in membership and the social and insurance needs of the members were met. During World War II the Catholic Knights of St. George was kept active by Secretary Treasurer Edward Trunk. Although few meetings were held during this time the Knights remained an active branch in the parish. On April 19,1951, a reorganization meeting was held with many new members inducted into the Knights. Donald Schmader was chairman of the new membership committee. Over the next two decades the Catholic Knights of St. George played an important role in the church and school, funding many projects. In 1964 and 1965 the Knights ran bingo games from January to Lent to fund the athletic program. In January 1966 the Knights started jackpot bingo and ran the bingo every Monday night all year long for the repair and building fund of the old church. Next Deadline June 10 Branch News In 1967 the Knights started the church bulletin and bought a dupli­cating machine for the church. In 1968 the Knights paid for new carpet and painting of the church. The cleaning of the church was paid by the Knights for many years. The Rev. Joseph Meisinger asked the Knights to start an envelope system for the parish, and the Knights paid for the envelopes for one year. In 1973, at the request of Father Kuzilla, the jackpot, along with the activities account, was turned over to the PTO. In 1975 the Knights donated $10,000 for the altar of the new church. In October 1983 the Catholic Knights of St. George merged with the William Penn Association of Pitts­burgh to strengthen both societies financially and fraternally. The branch number was changed to 8114. To this very day there are so many devoted members and officers that have helped the branch to grow. They include Branch President Kevin Slike, retired Branch Secretary Arthur A. Aaron, retired Branch Treasurer Robert V. Donahue, the Rev. Monty Sayers, Donald Schmader, David Ragley and Gordon Rice. Thank you so much for all your devotion and fratemalism. I was so sorry to hear that Noni Huefner had an accident that re­quired surgery. Noni had a nasty fall that broke her leg in 50 places. She has been in the Golden Living Nursing Home in Clarion for six weeks and is expected to remain there for another month. Noni is a very important person to many people and we all wish she will mend quickly. Noni, if you are reading this, here's hoping that the surgery is effective in clearing up the problem and that you aren't uncomfortable for too long. In addition, I just learned that Noni's son Brad Huefner was also in an accident. His work truck was totaled, and Brad is at home on crutches recovering from a broken pelvis. Sorry to hear about your acci­dent, Brad. Wishing you happier days ahead with a speedy recovery. Deepest sympathy to the Ronald Hanoid family on the loss of their beloved Elsie Hanoid. May the peace of the Lord be with you during this difficult time. Branch members celebrating birthdays this month are Craig Ochs, Kenny Bauer, Mary Jean Bagileo, Collin Callihan, Megan Rice, Denise Gourley (now living in Texas) Mat­thew Kifér, Jerome Conner, James Sunderland (now living in Pitts­burgh) Natalie Rhoads, Susanna Swan, Winnie Durante (now living in Florida) Jessica Lahr, Anthony Sarvey, Ethel Walter, Paul Weaver, Thelma Gatesman, Elizabeth Hantz and Ashley Steiner. Hope that your birthday includes lots of family, friends, cake and ice cream. If you have news to share or need any type of insurance, annuity, IRA or retirement assistance, you may call me anytime at 412-821-1837 or write me at P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-0060. My e-mail address is noreenbunny.fritz@verizon.net. Branch 8121 St. Marys, PA by Mary Lou Schutz During our May branch meeting, we received the new WPA By-Laws books and distributed them to the officers. We also received a thank you note from the Christian Food Bank for the donation we made in conjunction with the WPA food drive. The local newspaper, The Daily Press, recently published a picture and article about Branch member Melinda Marconi, an undergraduate student in environmental sciences at Penn State University. Melinda spoke to the Ecology Club at Elk County Catholic High School in St. Marys about her trip to Kenya. Melinda and two other alumni shared insights into the lives and experiences of college students in the science and medical fields. Melinda is the daughter of Branch Treasurer Stephen Marconi and granddaughter of Branch Secre­tary Margaret Marconi. We are very proud of Melinda. Well done! Margaret Marconi was recently discharged from the hospital. We ask you to join us as we pray for her continued recovery. 18 William Penn Life, June 2008

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