William Penn Life, 2014 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2014-04-01 / 4. szám

Branch News

Branch 10

Barton, OH

Branch 40

Martins Ferry, OH

Branch 24Ő

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!

Members and friends of WPA are invited to a weekend of family fun at the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament on May 2 and 3 to be held at Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa. I hope to see you there this year. Even if you don't or can't bowl (like me), go for the delicious buffet and the wonderful company. It's great fun!

We've had our own "winter of discontent" over the past few months, with ugly weather reigning over us and "all the clouds that lour'd upon our house." (Quotes from William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Richard III.) It has been difficult for many to get out and accomplish even basic daily tasks due to the bitterly cold temperatures and record snowfalls.

Unfortunately, the unpleasant weather took a toll on many who became ill. To them, we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Our sympathies go out to others who lost loved ones.

We pray that more pleasant weather is just around the corner. When it finally arrives, we plan to take full advantage of it, enjoy the sunshine and "join hands" for a productive year with our William Penn Association branches.

If you have any news to share, please let me know so I can include it in our branch news reports.

For information about branch activities, please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238.

Enjoying the the 24th annual Paprika! Ball March I in Cleveland are (l-r) National Director Richard E. Sarosi, Branch 14 President Caroline H. Lanzara, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland, and Beata Krasznai.

Branch 14 Cleveland, OH

by Richard E. Sarosi Kellemes húsvéti ünnepeket kívánunk mindenkinek. Best wishes for a blessed Easter to all of our members and friends.

Winter activities in the Hungarian community continued to take place in Cleveland. There is nothing like a boost of paprika to get the body moving on a cold Cleveland winter night. The 24th Paprika!

Ball was held at the Cleveland Ritz Carlton Hotel on March 1. The grand ballroom was a picture of spring, with tulip centerpieces in a variety of pastel colors and accented by neon candle holders. The place settings were lit by the multi-colored neon rings that each guest could wear. You could see the theme for the evening-" Diamonds of Science: Honoring the Brilliance of Hungarian Minds"—taking shape and those Hungarian minds at work.

The ball was hosted by the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel (CHDP) in collaboration with the Great Lakes Science Center. Many famous Hungarians, including some from Cleveland, were acknowledged for their creativity and contributions. Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube, sent a letter of good wishes from Budapest to the Paprika! Committee, which was displayed and

reprinted in the program book.

A special thank you to CHDPPresident Elizabeth Papp Taylor, Paprika! Ball Chair Albert L. Ladanyi and Kori Smith for their welcoming remarks and gracious hospitality. It was my pleasure to provide greetings from William Penn Association and to present our gift to the CHDP.

The CHDP is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports educational and cultural ties between Hungarians and Americans. Its mission is to provide assistance and promote the exchange of ideas for Hungarian projects in the areas of commerce, education, health and human services.

The evening's entertainment included music for dancing by Harmonia, a performance by the Cleveland Hungarian Scouts Hungarian Folk Ensemble and a silent auction.

Branch 14 is planning to make a food donation to a local food bank in April. Members are asked to bring a bag of groceries to the April meeting. Hunger is experienced throughout the year, not just at the holidays. Please remember those who are less fortunate or those who are experiencing hard times. Please remember your local food banks and donate canned goods, non-perishable items (e.g., teas, pancake mix, pancake syrup, peanut butter, jelly, etc.) or simple personal items (e.g., toothpaste, soaps and feminine hygiene products).

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