William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Mark Schmidt of Branch 249 delivers items donated by branch members to the Foodbank of Dayton as part of the branch's participation in WPA’s Join Hands Against Hunger program. dence from Austrian-Hapsburg rule, was to be held March 13. On the menu was delicious csiga soup, cabbage roll, chicken and sausage dinner served by the ladies of the Old Troy Pike Community Church at Kossuth Hall. The Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, Bishop Emeritus, Calvin Synod Conference of the United Church of Christ, was the guest of honor. The program included a performance by The Dayton Hungarian Festival Club Dancers. Now, if I could only stay away from all the home made pastries. Looking ahead, there are several events on our schedule. On April 17, we'll hold our next meeting at McCauley Hall at Queen of Martyrs Church at 1:30 p.m. Then, on April 29 and 30 we'll be at the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, Pa. Please don't miss this fun event. The bowling is only semi-serious and everyone has a great time. And don't miss the luncheon afterwards. It is truly special. Saturday, April 30, will also be the date for the Magyar Club of Dayton Spring Dinner Dance at the American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St. George Bátyi and the Gypsy Strings will be the evening's music makers. The Gypsy Strings will also have Alex Udvary playing cimbalom. Don't miss the delicious chicken paprikas and cabbage roll dinner. Hungarian pastries will be available for purchase. Cost for dinner and dancing is $20. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. with music and dancing at 8:00 p.m. BYOB, but beer and wine is available. Reservations are not required but appreciated. Call Michele Daley-La Flame at 937-771- 0404. On May 15, Branch 249 will host its annual baseball outing with the Dayton Dragons at 5/3 Field. The Sunday game is at 2:00 p.m., and we will again have a luxury box with food provided. Make your reservations by calling me at 937-667-1211 as soon as you can since we are limited to 20 people. Not many seats are still open. Also, from May 13 to 15, A World A'Fair International Festival will be held at the Dayton Convention Center. The Hungarian booth will feature homemade pastries, cabbage rolls and Hungarian sausage. The Festival Club dancers will be performing regularly throughout the weekend. More than 30 countries participate at the festival; if you want to see many different cultural displays, food, costumes, dances and music, this is the place to be. Check the festival's website for time and costs. Congratulations to those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays this month. We hope everyone has many more. We also extend our sincere sympathy to those who have recently lost a loved one. May you remember only the good times. Get well wishes go to those sick or hospitalized. Have a speedy recovery and feel better soon. For all your life insurance questions, contact Michele Daley- LaFlame at 937-771-0404 or Anne Marie and Mark Schmidt at 937-667- 1211. If you have any information to pass along, please call me. Until next month, stay safe. Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary A. Kelly-Lovász Welcome to all of our life and annuity members who are new to William Penn Association and to Branch 296. Upcoming branch meetings will be held on the following dates: April 14, May 12, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10. Our meetings are held at King's Family Restaurant in New Kensington at 6:30 p.m. We keep our meetings short and sweet, and they're always followed by enjoyable conversation over a pecan ball or a slice of pie. We will be discussing ideas for our branch's Join Hands Day project and plans for our annual branch bacon roast in the fall. Why not join us? A reminder to all WPA high school seniors: please check your eligibility status for scholarship grants offered by the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Eligibility rules and information about the grants as well as a new student application form can be found in this publication and our WPA website at wurw.williampennassociation.org. Remember, new student applications or renewal requests, along with your scholarship essays, must be mailed and postmarked by May 31. Also, please note the deadline for submitting transcripts, test scores and proof of enrollment is Sept. 15. These scholarship grants are a terrific fraternal benefit for our college-bound members that should not be overlooked. Happy birthday to John Torma Sr., who will be celebrating his 97th birthday this month. Mr. Torma is a WWII veteran and member of "the greatest generation." We tip our hat to you, sir. Birthday and anniversary wishes go to all of our members celebrating their special day in April. We also remember those who are not feeling well and those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. God bless each of you. Have news that you'd like to share with our branch? You may contact me at makelly367@verizon.net 30 0 April 2016° William Penn Life
