William Penn, 1956 (39. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1956-11-07 / 11. szám

November 21, 1956. PAGE 11 William Penn Motor city news BRANCH 36-V — DETROIT, MICHIGAN •&v /b4 ■ By Jolán Lucas The big day is behind us, the Gol­den Jubilee Banquet and Dance of William Penn Branch 36-V in De­troit, Michigan. From every stand­point it was a huge success, setting the keynote for future celebrations. One of the largest crowds to at­tend a jubilee banquet in the Detroit area enjoyed a magnificent feast, lulled to relaxation by the tunes of Joseph Balint and his orchestra. Guests began arriving before six o’clock on Saturday evening, Octo­ber 13, 1956, at the Hungarian Re­formed Church recreation hall. How­ever, as is usual at large banquets, it was after 7 p.m. before the food was served. Fifty red long-stemmed roses and an enormous basket of golden giant chrysanthemums de­corated the speaker’s table, and flowers were scattered generously along the other tables. District Manager Stephen Lukacs opened the festivities of the evening, welcoming hundreds of guests. The Rev. Julius Asboth, of the Evan­gelical Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. After the excellent food, which was well cooked and plentiful, branch president Martin Marton greeted the guests and introduced Vice-President Julius Macker as Toastmaster. As usual, Mr. Macker performed this duty very satisfactorily, his usual good sense of humor surpassing past efforts. Mr. Macker called on Dis­trict Manager Lukacs, who gave a solemn and comprehensive history of the branch, a major portion of which was recorded in the last issue by this writer. The Rev. Tibor Toth, pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church, gave an eloquent speech, complimenting branch 36-V on its 50 years of fra­ternal accomplishments. I myself have always enjoyed listening to him, with his quiet, though oratorial and intelligent, remarks stirring the pulses. To inject an air of gaiety into the festivities, Jeno Mate sang a num­ber of favorite Hungarian selections. It being the first time I had ever heard this great artist, I was more than pleasantly surprised. (Luke and I went to the Club Grez on Lawndale Avenue a few days later for the sole purpose of listening to this extremely likeable baritone). At this time Mr. Macker intro­duced National President Coloman Revesz, and it was extremely plea­sant to see him again since he be­came the president of the William Penn Fraternal Association .Also present was that polished commuter, Investment Manager Richard J. Phillips and his wife Margaret who, as you all know, are former Detroiters now living in‘the once smoggy city of Pittsburgh. I finally met Field Manager Elmer Charles, although he tells me he met me in his home city of Springdale, Pa. some years ago during a convention meeting. Maybe so, altho all I can say is I humbly apologize for jump­ing down this poor man’s throat, discussing branch activities and other fraternal problems here in Detroit. Along with Joe and Olga Boldizsár, from Branch 500-V, and your Fer­ret, we really had Mr. Charles out on a short limb, but we hope he got some idea of what we, the second generation members in the Metropol­itan area, are trying to accomplish. TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH, I say, against diehard old-time traditions. (I could write a book on this sub­ject ...!) Field Supervisor Gabriel Nemeth, Youngstown, Ohio, was here (Luke told me later he met him across the street, and we have one of your fine blue and gold pens on our desk now, Gabe) ... Louis Vassy, Director from Dayton, Ohio, and his wife (nice to see you again, Mr. Vassy — too bad we couldn't talk a little longer) ... Director and Mrs. Frank Radvany from Trenton, New Jersey,... and Auditing Committee Chairman Gas­­par Papp, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, They were among other officers of the William Tenn Fraternal Associa­tion who were present. Two Branch 36-V members re­ceived the Illustrious Citation awards, as follows: Steve Csabi, who is a fine fraternalist and will offer his services to any branch in any capacity, received his award from Director Radvany. Dear old Gaspar Kali (who reminds me of my long­­gone Dad), received his award from Director Vassy. After inspect­ing the new William Penn Gold Me­dals, I feel like trading in my old Verhovay medal received in 1950, not that I’m not proud to belong to the Illustrious Member Club, but because the new William Penn pins are ab-so-lute-ly beau-ti-ful! Gifts were also presented to these two gentlemen from the. branch by Mar­tin Marton. Mrs. Stephen Danko was also pre­sented with a beautiful gold ring by National President Revesz for her outstanding work in organizing and continuing work with the first Wil­liam Penn Junior Club. Julia would like to thank Mr. Revesz and the W.P.F.A. for her ring by expressing heartfelt appreciation for this recog­nition. I know how hard Julia Danko works with her W. P. Junior Club, and I’m glad that others also re­cognize the time and effort she puts into bringing the younger ge­neration of members to fuller aware­ness of what is in store for their future. Father Andrew Jacobs of the Holy Cross Catholic Church made an im­pressive speech, some of which needs a personal opinion by your Ferret. Father “Jake”, as he is familiarly known to the younger generation of Detroiters, made, in my opinion, an issue of the fact that we changed our name from “Verhovay” to “Wil­liam Penn”. To this, I can only add what has been stated by other good W. P. fratemalists: “We may have changed our name but not our heart”. The change in name was made for future generations of W. P. members Those 100% Americans who are slowly but surely taking over as active members and who will not have more than a faint ink­ling of the tradition of their parents. Father “Jake” also stated that a Hungarian Home should be built to be enjoyed by all cf the Hungarian churches and societies in the Metro­politan Detroit area, large enough to hold a thousand or more people at one time, a communal home which will continue to foster Hungarian traditions and folk-lore. I agree wholeheartedly with that, and as an example let me remind those of us who were in Youngstown, Ohio at the National Bowling tournament some years ago, that the Reformed Hall in that city was about the most impressive social gathering spot I have seen in many a day. A con­certed effort among the Hungarian groups of Detroit and vicinity could produce a civic center of such mag­nitude and great pride that recognition would not be only city-wide but state-wide, maybe even known across the nation. If the many Hungarian church groups and fraternal societies in the Detroit area would all get together, in peace and consideration for each other, with open hearts and open minds, I feel certain that such a large and well-planned joint Hun­garian Culture Center would be pos­sible for the enjoyment of the ma­jority. The William Penn Junior Club members made an impressive array of young Hungarian and American talent at its best. The program was as fellows: Darlene Danko sang and danced, accompanied by her brother, Stephen, Jr. with his violin. The smaller girls’ group did a Hungarian folk dance, performed by: Kathleen and Patricia Ann Kamm, Darlene,' Beatrice and Mary Ann Danko, Jes­sica Somergary, Jill Molnár, Valerie and Sherry Karponai, Elaine Fe­­rency and Yolanda Jelics. Teen-age girls’ group danced a Hungarian bal­let as follows: Ida Jean and Brenda Madarasz, Charlotte Mouser, Diane and Nina Pesti, Jeannette Gaspar and Carole Ann Pochik. Other acts were performed by 4 year old Linda Kish, Frances Sensoli, and talented Patricia Beli. Representatives of the following churches and societies were present­ed and made their donations: George Koy and 3 members, with $15.00 do­nation from the Hungarian Reformed Church; the Rev. Julius Asboth and two members of the Evangelical Lu­theran Church, donation of $10.00; Miklós Molnár represented the Free Hungarian Reformed Church, $10 donation: Branch 27-V from Toledo, Ohio was represented by ten mem­bers (two of them sat across from us, the John Mokris) as follows: Dis­trict Manager and Mrs. Stephen Ivaneso, Mr. and Mrs. John Mokri, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cherko, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Belegrin, and a newly en­gaged couple, Paul Layti, Jr. and his bride-to-be, Sharon Cramer, George Varga and three members from W. Penn Branch 214, plus $10 donation; William Penn Branches 56 and 511, along with John Vass and three members, plus $10 donation from each branch; District Manager Jo­seph Szabó and three members from Branch 443-V plus $10 donation; Branch 500-V sent six members and helped clean up after the banquet (real pals and good fratemalists, this dear old gang from long ago). There were Gustave Schvarckopf, and Olga and Joe Boldizsár, among those I recognized — thanks for the clean-up; David Pastor and two dele­gates represented the Woodmen branch 189, plus $5 donation; Wood­men branch 215 sent George Engel and two members, plus $5 donation; Woodmen Circle 75 and 80 Victory branches sent Mary Keszey and six members, plus $5 from Woodmen 80 Victory; Szatmármegye Society sent George Nagy and two members, plus $10 donation; Székely Hungarian Society sent Mrs. Imre Balazs and three members, plus $10 donation; and the Hungarian Social Club (for­merly Verhovay Social Club) sent Geza Somergary and three members, plus $5 donation. The Hungarian newspapers were represented by: Proprietor Mrs. Julius Fodor and editor Bela Kolos of the “Detroiti Újság”, “Kis Dongó-Clean Fun”, re­presented by Mrs. Bela Kolos; “Sza­badság”, was represented by Stephen Úsztok. We at Branch 36-V thank the following people for their telegrams! of congratulations: National Audi­tor John Sabo and Director Julius J. Lenart. I rather hoped you two would be here, not having seen either one of you for years. It would have been great fun to talk over old times when your Branch 395 treated my gals from Branch 429 to a most pleasant time in 1942, in McKeesport, Pa. Remember? Mrs. Ernest Palos, publisher of the Southwest Journal, sent a wire of good wishes also, and I just want to say here; That’s a fine little news­paper you have. 1 especially enjoy the editorials — sometimes clean fun, sometimes sad, sometimes pun­gent — I surely would like to write a William Penn column in this neigh­borly paper. How about it? And so it ended, this grand party, for another five years. The officers thank all the committees for their Co-operation. We thank Mrs. Ste­phen Lukacs and her expert cooks, the waitresses, the bartenders, the ticket sellers, the clean-up gang. We wish to thank all the many hundreds who attended our party ,and apolo­gize to the many more who had to be turned away for lack of space. If this doesn’t prove we need a bigger hall to hold our social affairs, I can’t think of any other justification. One more apology to the swell gang who drove in from Branch 27-V, Toledo, Ohio, and who were slightly delayed for a small matter of speeding near Rockwood, Michi­gan on the super highway. Really, we did have your seats reserved as per your letter which was read at the October meeting. However, cir­cumstances beyond the control of the officiating committee prevented the reservations ... someone, usually an outsider, always seems to interfere in well-ordered plans. We hope you had a nice time, anyway, and I’m glad 1 finally met Stephen Ivaneso, District Manager, and his charming wife and also fellow contributor. What a party. What a celebration! What a great deal of satisfaction for the officers and members and committees of Branch 36-V! Your old FERRET 12996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte, Michigan AVenue 5-0106 * * * WILLIAM PENN JUNIOR CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY DETROIT, MICHIGAN The annual Christmas Party of the William Penn Junior Club will be held Sunday. December 9, 1956 at the Hungarian Reformed Church, corner of Vanderbilt and Dearborn, beginning at 3 p.m. SHARP. All children and their parents of the Wiliam Penn branches and their friends and relatives are welcome. There will be a special Christmas program, free refreshments and free gifts to all. Let’s have a big crowd! Mrs. STEPHEN DANKO Program Director Mrs. JOLÁN LUCAS Publicity Agent ----------------------------------­DO YOU KNOW? A dimple is a depression in the skin caused by the adherence of the skin to deeper tissues. * ❖ * Moby Dick did not spout water but air when he rose to the surface and this exhalation often has the appearance of water. * * * The word pharynx is -from the Greek word for chasm and refers to thepassageway behind the nose and mouth, familiarly known as the gul­let.

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