William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2012-10-01 / 10. szám

Branch News

ABOVE: The Oglebay Dancers perform Hungarian dances during an Aug. 25 dinnerdance hosted by the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society. RIGHT: During the event Joyce Nicholson (right) presents a donation from William Penn Association to OVHACS Vice President Susan Suták, supporting the club’s efforts to keep alive the Hungarian heritage in America.

Branch 10

Barton, OH

Branch 40

Martins Ferry, OH

Branch 248

Monaville, WV

Branch 349

Weirton, WV

Branch 8164

Steubenville, OH

by Joyce Nicholson Hello from the WPA branches from Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Monaville!

What a wonderful time everyone had at the WPA Picnic-A Great Fratemal-Fest at Scenic View on Saturday, Sept. 8. As always, it was chock-full of wonderful food, beautiful people and so much to do and see. The early morning rain drops did not dampen the spirit of the event, and by mid-afternoon it stopped and was great weather for roasting bacon. Much thanks go to those who organize this every year and put in the hours and hours it takes to make this great time happen.

The Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society hosted a dinner-dance Aug. 25 at the Yorkville VFW. We were entertained by the Oglebay Dancers who performed several Hungarian dances before the delicious food was served. Throughout dinner, the Hungarians played music and others danced. Joyce Nicholson and Teresa Toth, of our WPA branches, presented a donation from William Penn Association to Susan Suták of the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society for the club's efforts to keep the Hungarian heritage alive.

Also, we want to extend congratulations to branch member Ashley Toth and her father, Nick James Toth, on receiving their dual citizenship to Hungary. Ashley, who currently works in the United Nations in New York, hopes to attain a position in a European embassy, possibly Hungary.

If you have any news you would

like to share or for information about branch activities, please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238.

Branch 14

Cleveland, OH

by Dawn D. Ward

As I sit at my keyboard, my thoughts and prayers are with all of the families touched by the tragedy of 9/11. Whether you had a friend or a loved one who was a victim, firefighter, police officer or service person bravely serving in Afghanistan or Iraq in the aftermath, know full well that they are forever in our memories.

This month, I watched with wistfullness as the young children

in my neighborhood prepared for the first day of school. Time sure does fly, and before we know it these little ones will be choosing a college. If they are WPA members, they may also leave for college with a generous grant, courtesy of our fine organization. We are pleased to announce another batch of first-time and renewal scholarship recipients. First-time recipients are Christopher Gabriel, Abby Üveges and Emily Zvosek. Renewal recipients are Christine Poulos, Leah Üveges and Micah Üveges. Congratulations and good luck to all this coming academic year.

Adult members are welcome and encouraged to attend our next branch meeting to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at

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