William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-04-01 / 4. szám
by Richard E. Sarosi Spring will soon be arriving in Ohio. The flowers are getting ready to meet the sunshine and show their beautiful colors. Branch 14 members recently took part in a Join Hands Day project, visiting the City of Maple Heights (Ohio) Community Food Pantry This Gobelin tapestry, on display at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas, was given to Eisenhower by Dr. Ladislaus Jilly in 1957 in appreciation for the president’s establishment of the Committee for Hungarian Refugee Relief on Feb. 21. Canned vegetables, bags of rice, boxes of cereal, pork & beans and soup mixes were purchased and taken to the food pantry. It was a humbling experience to walk in and see a lot of empty shelf space. We asked the volunteers what other items might be needed at the food pantry. We were told that cake mixes, pancake mixes, condiments (such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and maple syrup), peanut butter, jellies, cereals, cooking oils and coffee (regular and instant) are items that we sometimes forget about sharing. The volunteers who assisted us were very grateful for the items that we brought, and it made us happy to know that we made a difference in helping those in need. We are planning future visits and encourage others to do the same. Hunger knows no calendar. Please remember your local food banks throughout the year and support these non-profit organizations which rely on donations to serve the needs of the local communities. Food expiration dates are checked, so do not take expired food items to the community food banks or pantries. If you won't eat expired food items, don't expect someone else to. The WPA Bowling Tournament registration form can be found on page 27. Please join us for a funfilled fraternal weekend May 3 and 4, when our adult and juvenile members can display their bowling skills. Adult bowlers and guests can visit the nearby Meadows Casino and try their luck at the games or visit local attractions. Mark your calendar, The committee operated until May 1957. During this time, the committee helped re-settle in the U.S. more than 30,000 Hungarian refugees. The tapestry is a branch-of-thoms design surrounding the Hungarian coat of arms and includes the phrases "Freedom for Hungary," "Pray and work for the liberation from slavery" and "Do never forget the fight of 1956." After Eisenhower left office, the tapestry was transferred to the Presidential Museum collection in 1959. If you have any news to share, please let me know to include it here. For information about branch activities, please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238. Branch News 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! There are many events going on this year. First of all, don't forget the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament on May 3 and 4 to be held at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa. Last year was great fun. I hope to see you there this year. Also, save June 2 for the next joint picnic with the Ohio Valley Hungarian Club. It will be at Warren Township Park in Yorkville, Ohio, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish or dessert. The meat will be provided. There will be a bacon fry, so bring your bacon fork if you have one and come to enjoy an afternoon of good food and fellowship. Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 p.m. at 63 Meadow Lane in Winterville, Ohio. I thought I would share with you a discovery that Ken and Deb Toth, son and daughter-in-law of Nick and Teresa Toth, encountered while visiting the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kan., last year. A Gobelin tapestry (pictured above) was displayed in an exhibit entitled "Eisenhower: Agent of Change." It was given to President Eisenhower by Dr. Ladislaus Jilly in 1957 in appreciation of the U.S. President's establishment of the Committee for Hungarian Refugee Relief. Eisenhower saw the need for such a committee as a result of the United States' desire to provide for Hungarians who fled their country during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH 18 0 April 2013 0 William Penn Life
