August / September 2014 Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District Newsletter 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 739-3408 PolishAmericanCongress.com August / September 2014 Read the Polish American News Online at: PolishAmericanNews.com You’re Invited to see a SPECIAL PICTORIAL EXHIBIT Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland in 1939 Including actual photos taken during World War II Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia, PA Everyone is Invited • Welcome - Witamy Museum & Gift Shop Open: Monday to Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Admission is free • Call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700 Visit the Museum on the Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com Email Guestbook is located on the front page on the Museum’s site. Polonia Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of World War II Reflecting on the 1939 Invasion of Poland and the Struggles and Accomplishments of the Polish People during World War II 1) On September 1, 1939 . . . Nazi German troops invaded Poland marking the beginning of World War II. Poland was the first country to resist Nazi expansion in Europe. 2) On September 17, 1939 . . . Soviet Russian troops attacked Poland on its east border. This was a shock to the Polish Nation, since Poles never expected the Russians to unite with Nazi forces in violation of their non-aggression pact. 3) Throughout the invasion of Poland, the people fought courageously against the Nazi Germans and the Russian army, but their armed forces were not equipped to withstand the combined might of their invaders. 4) On September 28, 1939 . . . Warsaw fell to Nazi German forces after long and hard fought battles. This marked the beginning of the Polish underground resistance which was active throughout the war. 5) During the invasion of Poland, 200,000 men were killed or wounded in battle. More than 600,000 Polish soldiers became prisoners of war held by Russian and German troops. 6) Intending to reduce Poland to a nation of slaves, Hitler planned to eradicate any existence of Polish heritage and culture. After the occupation of Poland, Nazi German soldiers slaughtered thousands of Poland’s intellectuals and clergy, trying to void the country of its leaders. 7) Following the opening months of World War II, Poland’s western territories were annexed to Nazi Germany and the eastern territories annexed to Soviet Russia. 8) Soviet authorities deported 1.7 million Poles to Russian labor camps where over one million people died from starvation and overwork. 9) Several thousand Polish soldiers escaped and formed fighting units to continue the struggle for Poland’s independence and participated extensively in France, the Battle of Britain, Monte Cassino and Normandy. 10) Poland was home for the majority of Europe’s Jews for over 800 years. Hitler’s plan was to exterminate the Jews as well as work the Polish people to death. 11) Because Poland was the home to the majority of Europe’s Jews, the Nazis constructed their concentration camps in occupied Poland where they hoped to conceal from the world the atrocities they were committing. 12) In the Spring of 1940, Soviet authorities murdered 15,000 Polish officers and intellectuals, 4,000 found in Russia’s Katyn Forest, and the gravesites of others still unknown. 13) During World War II, six million Polish citizens were slaughtered in camps; 3 million Polish Christians and 3 million Polish Jews. 14) Poland suffered the greatest loss of life of all Nazi occupied countries during World War II. 15) General Wladyslaw Sikorski headed the Polish government-in exile from headquarters in France, allowing Poland to remain recognized as a nation during the Nazi occupation. 16) Throughout the war, extensive underground activities by the Polish people, including the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, hindered Nazi efforts to exterminate the Polish nation and its culture, while also helping to save hundreds of thousands of Poland’s Jews. 17) During the Nazi occupation of Poland, it was a major crime punishable by death to help anyone, especially Jews, being pursued by the Nazi forces. Despite those rules the Polish people helped hundreds of thousands of their fellow countrymen escape death and the terror of Nazi forces. For more information, visit the World War II Exhibit at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia, PA. There is also additional information along with photos on pages 8 and 9 of this newsletter.
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August / September 2014
Polish American CongressEastern Pennsylvania District
Marking the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland in 1939Including actual photos taken during World War II
Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia, PA
Everyone is Invited • Welcome - Witamy
Museum & Gift Shop Open: Monday to Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.Admission is free • Call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700
Visit the Museum on the Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.comEmail Guestbook is located on the front page on the Museum’s site.
Polonia Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of World War I IRef lect ing on the 1939 Invasion of Poland and the Struggles
and Accomplishments of the Pol ish People during World War I I1) On September 1, 1939 . . . Nazi German troops invaded Poland marking the beginning of World War II. Poland was the fi rst country to resist Nazi expansion in Europe.
2) On September 17, 1939 . . . Soviet Russian troops attacked Poland on its east border. This was a shock to the Polish Nation, since Poles never expected the Russians to unite with Nazi forces in violation of their non-aggression pact.
3) Throughout the invasion of Poland, the people fought courageously against the Nazi Germans and the Russian army, but their armed forces were not equipped to withstand the combined might of their invaders.
4) On September 28, 1939 . . . Warsaw fell to Nazi German forces after long and hard fought battles. This marked the beginning of the Polish underground resistance which was active throughout the war.
5) During the invasion of Poland, 200,000 men were killed or wounded in battle. More than 600,000 Polish soldiers became prisoners of war held by Russian and German troops.
6) Intending to reduce Poland to a nation of slaves, Hitler planned to eradicate any existence of Polish heritage and culture. After the occupation of Poland, Nazi German soldiers slaughtered thousands of Poland’s intellectuals and clergy, trying to void the country of its leaders.
7) Following the opening months of World War II, Poland’s western territories were annexed to Nazi Germany and the eastern territories annexed to Soviet Russia.
8) Soviet authorities deported 1.7 million Poles to Russian labor camps where over one million people died from starvation and overwork.
9) Several thousand Polish soldiers escaped and formed fi ghting units to continue the struggle for Poland’s independence and participated extensively in France, the Battle of Britain, Monte Cassino and Normandy.
10) Poland was home for the majority of Europe’s Jews for over 800 years. Hitler’s plan was to exterminate the Jews as well as work the Polish people to death.
11) Because Poland was the home to the majority of Europe’s Jews, the Nazis constructed their concentration camps in occupied Poland where they hoped to conceal from the world the atrocities they were committing.
12) In the Spring of 1940, Soviet authorities murdered 15,000 Polish offi cers and intellectuals, 4,000 found in Russia’s Katyn Forest, and the gravesites of others still unknown.
13) During World War II, six million Polish citizens were slaughtered in camps; 3 million Polish Christians and 3 million Polish Jews.
14) Poland suffered the greatest loss of life of all Nazi occupied countries during World War II.
15) General Wladyslaw Sikorski headed the Polish government-in exile from headquarters in France, allowing Poland to remain recognized as a nation during the Nazi occupation.
16) Throughout the war, extensive underground activities by the Polish people, including the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, hindered Nazi efforts to exterminate the Polish nation and its culture, while also helping to save hundreds of thousands of Poland’s Jews.
17) During the Nazi occupation of Poland, it was a major crime punishable by death to help anyone, especially Jews, being pursued by the Nazi forces. Despite those rules the Polish people helped hundreds of thousands of their fellow countrymen escape death and the terror of Nazi forces.
For more information, visit the World War II Exhibit at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia, PA. There is also additional information along with photos on pages 8 and 9 of this newsletter.
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August 4, 1904 - Witold Marian Gombrowicz (Born)
Witold Marian Gombrowicz was a Polish novelist and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and an absurd, anti-nationalist fl avor. He gained fame only during the last years of his life but is now considered one of the foremost fi gures of Polish literature.
August 1, 1943 - Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (Executed by Nazis)
The Eleven Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazereth were arrested and executed by Nazi soldiers in Nowogrodek, Poland, in 1943. The sisters, who administered an orphanage in Nowogrodek, were taken to the outer
limits of the town, shot and buried in a common grave.
August 2, 1940 - Kosciuszko Squadron #303 was formed
The Polish pilots of the Kosciuszko Squadron #303, attached to the RAF, fought valiantly in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The Kosciuszko Squadron downed 126 enemy aircraft, winning the admiration of the British government and people.
August 5, 1981 - Polish American Heritage Month (Founding)
Polish American Heritage Month began in the City of Philadelphia, PA. A few years later it was moved to October to include schools and the fall season activities. In 2014, we mark the 33rd
anniversary of this effort which has become a successful national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride.
August 6, 1955 - Senator John F. Kennedy (Visit)
Senator John F. Kennedy visited Poland on August 6, 1955. He made a pilgrimage to Czestochowa, and returned to the United States with great admiration for the faith of the Polish people.
August 7, 1942 - Kazimierz Barburski (Born)
Kazimierz Barburski won the bronze medal for fencing in the 1968 Olympic Games in Ciudad de México.
August 8, 1915 - Fr. Kornelian Dende (Born)
Fr. Kornelian Dende was the director of the Fr. Justin Rosary Program in 1915. The Fr. Justin Program can be heard on radio stations throughout the UnitedStates. You can hear the program anytime from: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com.
Museum’s Historic Refl ections ProjectAugust / September
The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Philadelphia presents Historic Refl ections from Polish and Polish American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The refl ections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s history.
For your information, we have listed a selection of historic refl ections for the months of August and September.
August 3, 1924 - Joseph Conrad (Died)
Jozef Korzeniowski, better known as Joseph Conrad, is an internationally respected author in the Polish and English languages. He is known for his works Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness.
August 9, 1988 - Polish American Cultural Center Museum (Opening)
The opening of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia took place on August 9, 1988. On this date, Vice President, George Bush Sr., along with John Cardinal Krol and members of Polonia, gathered to cut the ribbon at the new museum, which is a Polish American focal point for visitors to Historic Philadelphia.
Historic Refl ections Project Part 1
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You’re Invited To Join Our Celebrations Thursday, October 2, 2014, 11 A.M. to 12 Noon live Radio Proclamation Ceremony Broadcast on 860 AM Radio from the Polish American Cultural Center, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia. Join us as we mark the 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America, 81st Anniversary of the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, 33rd Anniversay of National Polish American Heritage Month and the 26th Anniversary of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum. Following the broadcast at 12 Noon, a Polish Celebration Luncheon will take place in the Museum Exhibit Hall. Everyone is welcome. For more information call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700.
Saturday, October 4, 2014, Pulaski Dinner Dance at Polanka Park Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road in Bensalem, PA. Cocktails at 5 P.M., Dinner 6 P.M. For reservations and information call Jean McCloskey at: (215) 425-4783.
Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Parade Committee will gather for the 9:30 A.M. Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City Philadelphia, followed by the Pulaski Tribute Program, 10:30 A.M. at the Kopernik Monument, Torun Triangle Park 18th & the Parkway, Center City, Philadelphia, PA.
Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Day Parade steps off at 12:15 P.M. from 20th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Free seating will be available at Logan Circle in the area of television parade coverage on WPVI TV 6, ABC to be broadcast from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. This year the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia marks its 81st Anniversary and will also mark several historic events including the 75th Anniversary of the
Invasion of Poland and the Beginning of World War II, and the 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America at Jamestown, Virginia on October 1, 1608. We are proud to acknowledge Raymond Wyszynski as our Grand Marshal, who was selected by the Polish American Congress in recognition of his many years of participation with the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia and supporter of organizations in Polonia.
Congratulations are extended to Marian Szumal who was selected by the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, as the 2014 Philadelphia Pulaski Day Parade Military Marshal. Marian Szumal is the Commander of the Polish Army Veterans Post #12, an active member of the Polish American Congress, Polish National Alliance and many other organizations. More information about our Military Marshal will be printed in the October issue of the Polish American News.
For more information call the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District offi ce in Philadelphia at: (215) 739-3408 or call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700.
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Saturday Variety Program11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM
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Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - 860 AMPolish Language Variety Program
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Sunday 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. - 860 AMPolonia Today
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August 12, 1915 - Alexander Wojciechowicz (Born)
Alexander Francis Wojciechowicz was a professional football player in the National Football League. He was an offensive lineman and linebacker for the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.
August 13, 1920 - Battle of Warsaw
Polish soldiers, led by Marshal Jozef Pilsudski and General Wladyslaw Sikorski in the Battle of Warsaw against the Bolsheviks, fought from August 13th to August 18th in 1920. Poland’s victory stopped the Bolsheviks from spreading their revolution across Europe.
August 14, 1941 - Fr. Maximilian Kolbe (Executed)
Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest, who has been canonized a saint, asked to be executed in the place of Franciszek Gajowniczek, another Pole detained at the Nazi Auschwitz death camp. In return, Fr. Kolbe was sentenced to a slow death by starvation and Franciszek Gajowniczek, whose life was spared,
was eventually reunited with his family. On August 14, 1941, Fr. Maximilian Kolbe was executed by lethal injection because the Nazis felt his death by starvation was taking too long.
August 15, 1935 - Waldemar Baszanowski (Born)
Waldemar Baszanowski, a famous Polish weightlifter, won gold medals at Olympic competitions in 1964 and 1968, as well as five world weightlifting championships.
August 16, 1905 - Marian Rejewski (Born)
Marian Rejewski was one of a three man team of mathematicians that cracked the German Enigma code during World War II. Rejewski’s fellow mathematicians and cryptologists were Jerzy Rozycki and Henryk Zygalski who were recognized in past historic reflections.
August 17, 1896 - Robert Chodasiewicz (Died)
Robert Chodasiewicz, a Polish military officer, offered his service to the Union Army during the American Civil War. Robert Chodasiewicz served with distinction and upon completion of the war, immigrated to Argentina.
August 18, 1937 - Edward Stachura (Born)
Edward Stachura was a Polish poet, philosopher and writer. He has over 18 major works to his credit and was one of the most interesting writers of the post war generation. The major theme in his works is the connection between art and reality.
August 19, 2002 - Marek Kotanski (Died)
Marek Kotanski was a Polish psychologist who practiced social work in Poland helping the sick, poor and homeless. Kotanski started many successful programs which still operate today.
August 10, 1898 - Tadeusz Mostowicz (Born)
Tadeusz Mostowicz was a Polish journalist and author of over a dozen popular novels. He is best known for The Career of Nicodemus Dyzma, the book that inspired Jerzy Kosinski’s 1971 novel, Being There.
August 11, 1950 - Steve Wozniak (Born)
Steve Wozniak, also known as “Woz,” is a Polish American computer engineer who invented the Apple I and Apple II computers. His invention of the Apple personal computer led to the largest computer revolution in history.
August 20, 1898 - Leopold Infeld (Born)
Dr. Leopold Infeld was a noted Polish physicist who worked with Albert Einstein at Princeton University. The two scientists co-formulated the equation describing star movements.
August 21, 1907 - Henry Archacki (Born)
Henry Archacki, founder of the Polish American Historical Association and historian, chaired the committee to have Paderewski’s heart enshrined at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA.
Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 2
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Plan For A Successful Celebration
Dear Members, Friends and Supporters,
Since1608,whenthefirstPolishsettlersarrivedatJameston,VA,PolishpeoplehavebeenanimportantpartofAmerica’shistoryandculture. In 2014, Polish Americans will mark the 33rd Anniversary of the founding of Polish American Heritage Month,aneventwhich began in Philadelphia, PA, and became a national celebration ofPolishhistory,cultureandpride.During2014,wewillalsomarkthe 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America and the 235th Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American Cavalry.
You are asked to spread the word about Polish American Heritage MontheventsinyourlocalcommunityandinvitepeopletoviewtheinformationonPolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com, including:
• First Polish Settlers in America
• History of General Casimir Pulaski
• 2014 Coloring Contest
• Things to Do During October “Polish American Heritage Month”
• Polish American Heritage Month Posters
• Tracing Your Heritage
• Recent Editions of the Polish American News
• Some Reasons Why Polish Americans are Important to America
ThereisalwayssomethinghappeninginthePolishAmericancommunityacrosstheUnitedStates.It’sgreattoseethatPolishAmericanhistoryandpridearewellrepresentedinthe“Great Mosaic of America.” OnewaythatyoucanhelpusspreadthewordisbywelcomingfamilyandfriendstojointheMuseum’semaillist.TheguestbookregistrationformisonthefrontpageoftheMuseum’sInternetsiteat:PolishAmericanCenter.com.
AsyoureadthearticlesinthePolishAmericanNews,weaskthatyouspreadthewordtoothers.Yourparticipationisalwaysappreciated. Best wishes to you and yours for an enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month celebration!
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PAC Youth Committee UpdateGet the YOUNG PEOPLE involved!
ThePolishAmericanCongresswouldliketoencourageyoutoconsiderenrollingyourchildreninoneofthePhiladelphia-areayouthgroupslistedbelow.Theywelcomeparticipantsfromallarea public and parochial schools.
St. Adalbert Polish Language School(Saturdays)ClassesareheldintheOurLadyHelpofChristiansBuilding,AlleghenyAvenueandChathamStreet,inthePortRichmondsectionofPhiladelphia.Studentsfrom1stto8thgrade,aswellasadults.ForinfocallDanutaEichlerat(267)251-3776.
Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School(Saturdays)ClassesareheldintheAssociatedPolishHome,9150AcademyRoadinNortheastPhiladelphia.Studentsfromlstto8thgrade,aswellasadults.ForinfocallDebbieMajkaat(215)627-1391.
St. John Cantius Polish Language School(Fridays)ClassesareheldinSt.JohnCantiusHall,AlmondandOrthodoxStreetsintheBridesburgsectionofPhiladelphiafrom5to8P.M.ForinfocallEwaJaszat(215)888-7769.
Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School(Saturdays)ClassesareheldattheNationalShrineofOurLadyofCzestochowainDoylestown,PA.ForinfocallKasiaAxsomat(267)218-3846.
Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo”Philadelphia-PortRichmond(Saturdays)OurLadyHelpofChristiansBuilding,AlleghenyAvenueandChathamStreet,PortRichmondsectionofPhiladelphia.Thescoutswelcomeboysandgirlsbetween6and20yearsofage.ForinfocallKasiaPrzybycienat(267)456-2508.
Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo”Philadelphia-Bridesburg(1st&3rdSundayoftheMonth)St.JohnCantiusHall,Almond&OrthodoxStreets,BridesburgsectionofPhiladelphia.ForinfocallKrzysztofMozdzionekat(215)713-4808,orJagodaRojekat(215)639-2147.
Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group ForinfocallAnthony&KathyBoccellaat(610)539-3699.
FormoreinformationaboutyouthactivitiesinthePhiladelphiaarea, call the Polish American Congress Youth Committee, MondaythroughFridaybetween9A.M.and5P.M.Call(215)922-1700.
Polish American CongressSpecial Heritage Month Newsletter
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Place Your Salute in the October Edition of the Polish American News
Dear Members and Friends: ThecelebrationofPolishAmericanHeritageMonthduringOctoberandtheannualPulaskiDayObservancewillsoonbeuponus.EachyearthePolishAmericanCongresscoordinatesseveralactivitiestocelebrate Polish American Heritage Month in our area. AtthistimeweareaskingyoutohelpsupporttheseeffortsbyplacingyourHeritageMonthSaluteintheOctobereditionofthePolish American News. Asyouknow,themajorityoftheeventssponsoredbythePolishAmericanCongressarenotfundraisers.Theyareheldtocommemorateimportantevents,celebrateourheritage,workwithouryouthandkeepourpeopleunited.Alloftheseevents,however,costatremendousamountofmoney,andtohelpmakethemareality,weneedyourfinancialsupportatthistime. YoursaluteinournewsletterwillhelpusnotonlysponsorourOctoberNewsletter,butwillalsohelpuswithothereventsthroughout the month. Kindlyrespondbyusingtheformbelow.WeneedyourhelptomakePolishAmericanHeritageMonthasuccess.Kindlyreplytoday. SpecialEditionNewsletterCommittee
Sto Lat! - May You Live a Hundred Years!OftensungatbirthdaysandnamedaysinPoland,muchlike“HappyBirthday”intheUnitedStates,“StoLat”ismoreversatileasitcanbealsoheardatspecialeventssuchasanniversaries,patrioticeventsandawardceremonies.BelowisaPolishandEnglishversionforyoutoenjoy.
Carl Yastrzemski was a Major League baseball player and the hitting star of the Boston Red Sox. Yastrzemski, won the Triple Crown in 1967, hitting .326, with 44 home runs and 121 RBI’s.
August 23, 1778 - Jozef Hoene-Wronski (Born)
Jozef Hoene-Wronski was a Polish mathematician, philosopher, economist, lawyer and military officer who served under General Thaddeus Kosciuszko during the Polish Insurrection of 1794.
August 24, 1975 - Ed Halicki (No Hitter)
Ed Halicki is a former Major League baseball pitcher, who on this day in 1975, threw a no hitter for the San Francisco Giants against the New York Mets in a 6-0 victory.
August 25, 1905 - Helena Kowalska (Born)
Helena Kowalska entered the convent in Krakow, Poland. Her convent name was Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska and through her visions, she brought about the Divine Mercy devotions which have now spread around the world. Sr. Faustina Kowalska was canonized a saint of the Catholic Church.
August 26, 2011 - Our Lady of Czestochowa (Feast Day)
On this Feast day, Polish people all over the world honor Our Lady of Czestochowa as the patroness of Poland. Celebrations are held at the Shrine in Czestochowa, Poland, the Shrine in Doylestown, PA, and hundreds of places named after the beloved Czarna Madonna (Black Madonna).
August 27, 1890 - Polish Union of the United States of America (Founded)
The Polish Union of the United States of America was a fraternal organization started by Msgr. Majer in St. Paul, MI in 1890. The organization is now headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA and promotes the well-being of its members as well as Polish culture and pride.
August 28, 1932 - Franciszek Zwirko (Won Aviation Award)
Franciszek Zwirko was a prominent Polish sport and military aviator. Along with Stanislaw Wigura, he won the international air contest “Challenge 1932”.
August 29, 1756 - Jan Sniadecki (Born)
Jan Sniadecki was a mathematician, philosopher and astronomer at the turn of the 18th century. He is known for his works on planetoids and pioneering work in the study of probability.
August 30, 1902 - Jozef Bochenski (Born)
Jozef Maria Bochenski was a Polish Dominican logician and philosopher. He took part in the 1920 campaign against Bolshevik Russia, served as Chaplain to Polish troops in WWII and fought as a soldier at the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war Jozef Bochenski held many academic chairs at various educational institutions and is a noted philosopher of the “Cracow Circle.”
August 31, 1980 - Solidarity (Born)
The Polish Trade Union “Solidarity” was led by electrician Lech Walesa in the Baltic seaport of Gdansk, Poland. Solidarity was the catalyst that led to the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe.
September 1, 1939 - InvasionThe brutal invasion of Poland by Hitler’s Nazi Forces took place on September 1, 1939. The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. From the first day of the invasion, Polish soldiers valiantly fought to stop the Nazi invaders. Their resistance is well remembered
through the statement “Poland, the first country to fight back Nazi forces.” Throughout World War II, Polish soldiers in exile helped other countries fight against Hitler’s Nazi soldiers.
Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3
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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 4
September 2, 1969 - Chris Kuzneski (Born)
Chris Kuzneski is a New York Times bestselling American author. Born in Indiana, PA, he currently lives in Tampa, FL. Kuzneski played football at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his undergraduate degree in writing and his master’s degree in teaching. So far, his books have been translated into more than 15 languages.
September 3, 1951 - Edward Krzyzowski (Died)
Captain Edward Krzyzowski of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Infantry Regiment was killed in action on this date in 1951 during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for providing cover that allowed his unit to escape Communist encirclement.
September 4, 1809 - Juliusz Slowacki (Born)
Juliusz Slowacki was a poet and playwright who wrote “The Trilogy of Polish History.” Pope John Paul II quoted Juliusz Slowacki’s works on more than one occasion. Slowacki had an influence over other great Polish poets such as Krasinski, Norwid, and Ujejski. His ashes were laid to rest in the Royal Crypt in Wawel Castle.
September 5, 1936 - Bill Mazeroski (Born)
Bill Mazeroski played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was an outstanding defensive second baseman. He won the Gold Glove Award eight times. His lead-off homer in the bottom of the 9th inning of the 7th game of the World Series in 1960 ranks as one of baseball’s greatest moments. Mazeroski’s homer gave the Pirates a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the World Series Championship.
September 6, 1908 - Korczak Ziolkowski (Born)
Korczak Ziolkowski’s master work of a monument to Chief Crazy Horse is continued by his family after his death in the Black Hills of South Dakota. When completed, Ziolkowski’s monument to Chief Crazy Horse will be 563 feet high by 641 feet long, making it the largest sculpture in the world.
September 7, 1939 - Brave Soldiers (Surrendered)
The brave Polish soldiers under Major Sucharski were forced to surrender at the Polish Naval Depot in Westerplatte after seven days of desperate defense and inflicting heavy casualties on the invading Nazi German army. Poland continued to fight its invaders throughout World War II.
September 8, 1230 - Erazmus Vitello (Born)
Erazmus Ciolek Vitello was a Polish Friar, theologian and scientist. Vitello is known for his work in psychology and especially optics. The Vitello Crater on the earth’s moon is named after this early scientist.
September 9, 2004 - Rose Gacioch (Died)
Rose Gacioch was a pioneer in women’s professional baseball and one of the inspirations for ‘A League of Their Own,’ the all American professional women’s baseball league started during World War II.
September 10, 1957 - Pawel Huelle (Born)
Pawel Huelle, of Gdansk, Poland, is a famous prose writer. He graduated from Gdansk University. He worked for the press service of the Solidarity trade union, was a teacher of philosophy and history, and served as director of Polish Television in Gdansk from 1994 to 1999. Pawel Huelle’s famous work is Weiser Dawidek which was made into a film.
September 11, 1975 - Markus Klepaski (Born)
Markus James Klepaski is the bass guitar player for Breaking Benjamin. He is also the founder of the clothing line Ke’Kuhn. He currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.
September 12, 1925 - Stan Lopata (Born)
Stan Lopata was a professional baseball player who was on the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Braves teams. He was a catcher and two-time all star player.
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“American Made Month”
During the entire month of November, American Workers Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the industries manufacturing and assembling products in the U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant economy. This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate.
American Made Month will highlight American workers in all professions and focus on ways for America’s consumers to circulate more of their money in America’s economy by supporting products and services provided by American workers.
During November, 2014, American Made Month will promote efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, state and national businesses that manufacture, assemble, promote, distribute and sell American made items.
Brief Schedule:1. November 4th is National Election Day, an opportunity to vote for political leaders who support efforts to expand the American Made campaign and jobs for Americans from the self-employed to individuals employed by major corporations.
2. Friday, November 7th, Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th, go out of your way to support National Small Business Weekend, which is held the first full weekend of every month.
3. November 11th, Veterans Day, a time to honor veterans and promote jobs for America’s veterans and all American workers.
4. Weekend of November 14th, 15th & 16th, promote American Made items, list the places where they are sold with a focus on the items that will make great gifts for the holidays.
5. November, 27th, Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks and unite our family, friends and neighbors to support the Buy American Made Campaign and jobs for American workers.
6. Friday, November 28th, Black Friday, a time to focus on American Made EVERYTHING, so American made businesses benefit.
7. November 29th, Small Business Saturday, a national event to support America’s small businesses and another opportunity to seek out American made products.
8. Sunday, November 30th, the last day of American Made Month and an opportunity to consider what more can be done to make the balance of the holiday shopping season a success for the businesses manufacturing, assembling, promoting, distributing and selling American Made.
Mark your calendar and spread the word so November “American Made Month” will be a great success.
More information will be posted at: AmericanMadeMonth.com
Register To Vote 2014On Tuesday, November 4th, Americans will vote in the General Election to fill several national, state and local offices.
It is important that Americans elect qualified individuals who will look out for the well-being of America, its employment base and educational system. The only way positive things happen in America is when every registered voter exercises his or her privilege to elect worthy candidates to represent the best-interests of the American people.
If you are 18 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States, contact the office of your local elected officials and request a mail-in voter registration form. Registration forms are also available at post offices, libraries and on online at: RegisterToVote.org. Complete the form, mail it in and you will receive your registration card in the mail. All 50 states offer mail in voter registration forms.
If you live in Pennsylvania, you can also call the Polish American Congress office in Philadelphia at (215) 739-3408, and a mail-in registration form will be sent to you. This form is good for all counties throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
The last day to register to vote for the November 2014 election in Pennsylvania is October 6th. In other states it is generally 30 days before the election.
All American citizens are urged to vote on Election Day.A Historic Event for the
Polish Army Veterans Post #12 The ceremony for the blessing and the official presentation of thePolish Army Veterans Post #12 banner will take place on Sunday, September 28, 2014. It will begin with Mass at St. John Cantius Church, Thompson Street and Orthodox Avenue in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, at 11:30 A.M. During Mass the banner will be blessed and officially presented to the Polish Army Veterans Post #12.
Following the Mass at 2:00 P.M., Polonia will congregate at the Polish Veterans Park (Polanka), 3258 Knights Road in Bensalem, PA, where the ceremony will continue with posting of the plaques of the sponsors on the banner mast. A delicious dinner will be served in the Ballroom and music will be provided by DJ Narodowski for entertainment.
Everyone is invited to attend this historic event for the Polish ArmyVeterans Post #12. For information/reservations call Marian Szumal267-718-2038 or Polanka 215-639-1019.
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75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the Beginning of World War IIWhy Remember?
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Hitler instructs his troops as they leave for the invasion of Poland with the following words:
“Be hard, be ruthless. Act more quickly and brutally than others... This is the most humanitarian method of warfare because it frightens people... And now forward - against the enemy!”
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75th Anniversary Historic Reflections Sponsors The Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, thanks the following individuals and organizations who have cosponsored the special historic reflections in this newspaper marking the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the struggles and accomplishments of the Polish people during World War II.
Major Donors:
Richard Krzyzanowski, Esq.Krzyzanowski Foundation
Polish Army Veterans, Post 121Camden, New Jersey
Historic World War II Reflections made possible by contributions from:
AMK Glass, Inc., Kristine KousmineMichael, Marion & Donna Blichasz
Caroline CiesielkaHilary & Dolores Czaplicki
Mr.& Mrs. John Groch & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Walter Ilnicki & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski
Regina M. JokaMr. & Mrs. Richard Klimek & Family
Dr. Christine KwikJohn & Pat Kwoka
Leon A. Mankowski, Esq.National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Doylestown, PAPolish American Heritage Association
of Manayunk/RoxboroughPolish American Heritage Association
of Montgomery CountyPolish American Heritage Association
of South JerseyPhil Pyzyna
Theresa B. RomanowskiDrs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski
Paul T. Sosnowski, Esq.Dorothy & Stephan Skorczynski
St. Philip Neri Parish / St. Stanislaus Church South Philadelphia, PA
Washington Savings Bank, Martin Bednarek, President/CEORaymond & Barbara Wyszynski
Hitler’s German Nazi Troops attack Poland on September 1, 1939. Cities are bombed in air attacks, seaports are blockaded and hundreds of thousands of Nazi troops invade cities throughout Poland.
This historic photo pictures Hitler’s Nazi German troops demolishing the Polish Customs Station as they entered Poland for the initial attack on September 1, 1939.
Polish Veterans Day at Polanka’s On Sunday, August 3, 2014, Polonia celebrated Polish VeteransDay, sponsored by the Polish Army Veterans Association of Lucyan Chwalkowski Post No. 12, at Polanka, 3258 Knights Road, in Bensalem, PA.
The day began with Mass celebrated by Rev. Konstanty Pruszynski, chaplain of the Polish Army Veterans Post 12, followed by a beautiful program commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising and the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the Beginning of World War II. A Polish Soldier’s dinner followed the program in Polanka’s Ballroom.
Compliments to Dr. Janusz Romanski, the Principal Speaker and President of Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy, on his beautiful presentation of the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Compliments as well to Marian Szumal, Commander of the Polish Army Veterans Post #12, and the Veterans, for helping to keep Polish history alive.
The Polish Army Veterans, Post #12, under the leadership of Commander Marian Szumal, begin the Polish Veterans Day Ceremony with a march.
Polish American Social Services “PASS”United Social Services Outreach Program
Main Office:
308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Telephone: (215) 923-1900Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area
If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the proper agency that can assist you.
Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will need to bring with you to process your request.
You can view an outline of several programs available to senior citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at PolishAmericanSocialServices.com.
For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900.
Polish American Social Services “PASS”PolishAmericanSocialServices.com or UnitedSocialServices.com
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“PASS” works closely with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to provide information and assistance to the elderly. For information regarding services available in Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s
helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900.
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The Recession Has Demonstrated The Importance of our Mission:
An Update On “PASS” Polish AmericanSocial Services, United Social Services
Serving Philadelphia & Southeastern Pennsylvania
Effective and Efficient AgencyPASS has earned a reputation as a highly effective and efficientcomponent of the social services delivery system in the Philadelphiaarea due to its comprehensive benefits counseling, information/referral, and advocacy services to constituents. Its uniquecontribution to social services is that it addresses the needs of alargely under-served community with language and cultural barriersthat block access to programs and services that build constituents’self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and overall physical and mental well being.
A Community Resource For Thousands PASS, also known as United Social Services, is a multi-service agency with a thorough knowledge of numerous resources and the flexibility to meet varied and complex constituent needs. In addition to assisting constituents from the Polish/Slavic community in Southeastern Pennsylvania, PASS is a referral point for six additional ethnic groups and receives referrals from over 70 organizations. The efficient sharing of comprehensive resources and services with people of all ages saves time and money and provides a reliable point of contact for those in need.
Who Benefits From “PASS”United Social Services?
Each year, thousands of Philadelphia-area residents benefit fromincome-enhancing programs, such as rent/property tax rebates,PACE, utility discounts, and many other programs. PASS’s serviceshelp individuals to add as much as one full month’s worth of incomeeach year, allowing them to weather occasional financial crises andlive healthier lives. The end result is fewer trips to the doctor andless stress over the rising cost of maintaining their homes.
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PASS Helps Save Money PASS works with thousands of constituents annually, saving government and agencies millions of dollars in the long run. Through the efforts of PASS’s staff, individual constituents could receive up to $1,000 in benefits from various income enhancing programs. These rebate programs allow them to stretch their annual budget, add tothe economy and help them remain more self-sufficient. Approximately 90% of PASS’s constituents manage to remain self-sufficient and in their own homes.
Ongoing PASS Program Objectives Include: 1. To enable constituents to make better use of available income through timely and well-informed income management and benefits counseling including low and moderate income programs such as: PA Property Tax/Rent Rebates, LIHEAP, PACE, and services offered by other agencies which promote self-sufficiency and a reasonable quality of life. 2. To remove obstacles and solve problems which prevent self- sufficiency and a reasonable quality of life. 3. To establish and coordinate linkages between social service programs to assure service delivery to constituents. 4. Maintain a telephone helpline, which is particularly beneficial to individuals for whom travel is difficult. 5. Promote employment opportunities through Job Fairs, job training programs, employment-unemployment services, and resume preparation.
A Strong Bond With Constituents Although PASS has established a strong bond with thousands ofPhiladelphia-area constituents, the current economic crisis requiresa dramatic expansion of the agency’s outreach to constituentswho have not needed the agency’s services till now. As residentsapproach retirement age, or as current retirees experience bothrapidly diminishing financial resources and failing health, they findthemselves in unexpectedly dire circumstances, not knowing whereto turn for help. Even neighbors and relatives who have assumed acaretaker role are ignorant of available services and resources. Oftenthey are suspicious of government bureaucracy or reluctant to “go onwelfare related programs” and seek help from PASS.
PASS Has A Well Established Outreach Network Because of PASS’s positive reputation in the community and itsaccess to multiple media outlets, including radio, neighborhoodchurches and organizations, local newspapers, the Polish American News, and a website, PASS is the ideal one-stop point of contact. PASS staff is pleased to provide direct assistance to constituents and referrals to other services, as needed, to help them retain their self-sufficiency during these difficult times. For more information call:
PASS - United Social Services 308 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, 19106 Office open: Monday to Friday - 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com or PolishAmericanSocialServices.com
PA Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program
The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate Program for 2013 is being administered now. New applications are available. Homeowners can get back as much as $650 on last year’s real estate taxes while renters can get back up to $500. The income limit is $35,000 annually for homeowners and $15,000 for renters to qualify. It is important to know that only half of your Social Security or SSI counts toward the income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older, living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900.
Job Training Program Information
If you are considering a job training program that can help you attain or retain long-term employment, contact PASS for more information. The outreach program is especially important to individuals who are unemployed due to company closings or relocations. PASS will share information about Pennsylvania area Job Training Programs to help you become more employable in a changing job market. Call PASS’s Employment Outreach Representative for more information at (215) 923-1900.
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Polish American Social Services “PASS”United Social Services
MAIN OFFICE: 308 Walnut Street, Philadephia, PA 19106Telephone: 215-923-1900 • Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com
Attention - United Way Donor Choice Supporters Throughout the year, PASS welcomes support from its contributors. The staff works hard to help its constituents maintain their dignity and self-sufficiency by providing up-to-date information, referrals and direct assistance regarding low-income, age-related difficulties, bilingual needs, and unemployment.
The Board, staff and clients are grateful to all who share their resources with PASS. Direct donations to the agency and donations through United Way Donor Choice or corporate matching grants are very important to our community outreach programs in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
For more information or to receive a donor reply form, contact PASS at: (215) 923-1900, or email: [email protected]
Listed below are a few ways you can help PASS:
Direct your United Way Donor Choice contributions to United Polish American Social Services, the official name of the agency,
using the following code number: PASS Code: 1869 United Way of Greater Philadelphia Donor Choice Includes: Southeastern Pennsylvania, Camden, Cumberland and Burlington Counties
Workplace campaign contributions to PASS are honored in many regions across the country. It is important to ask your campaign management about this no matter where you live.
Let your co-workers know about PASS and invite them to support the agency.
Make sure that family members and friends know that they can support PASS through the Donor Choice option at their workplace or offer direct donations to the agency.
If you work for a company that matches employee gifts, double your gift by filling out the appropriate form. Many companies who would otherwise not support agencies like PASS do provide support through this vital program.
Important information you’ll need to fill out your form:
Polish American Social Services (official name “United Polish American Social Services”) Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com
Special AppealFrom the Board, Staff and Constituents of PASS,
The prolonged recession has been difficult for many people. This is especially true for those who are trying to address the situation on their own as they have done their entire lives.
Polish American Social Services (also known as United Social Services and PASS) has been a leading force in helping people in need, especially those who are experiencing age-related difficulties, or are living on a fixed income with no possibility of extra income to keep up with the rising cost of living, or those facing long-term unemployment. Many face language and cultural barriers and have no place else to turn to.
For many years, PASS and many similar organizations helped constituents remain financially self-sufficient with various public services grants. Unfortunately, the prolonged recession has caused many of these grants to be reduced or cut completely.
In addition to serving the Polish/Slavic communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the agency assists constituents from six additional ethnic groups through its United Social Services Outreach Program. As a one-stop point of contact, PASS helps individuals remain self-sufficient by helping them access many forms of assistance that remain available.
We appeal to supporters to join in our mission of building self-sufficiency for thousands of constituents each year. PASS avoids directing people to government welfare programs that promote chronic dependence by helping constituents address a temporary difficulty with income enhancement programs like energy, utility and property tax rebates or discounts, and the tax freeze for the low-income elderly. In this way, constituents retain personal dignity, self-confidence and psychological well-being. Kindly help us continue our mission.
Cut out the form below and return with your donation.
United Polish American Social ServicesPolish American Social Services (“PASS”)
United Social Services308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 923-1900
Outreach Services in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com
Donor Reply Form To help raise additional funds from matching grants available to Polish American Social Services, I offer my donation in support of the services listed below. Kindly check one or more:
Community outreach services to people of all ages to build self- sufficiency in time of need. Information, referral and direct assistance to low income senior citizens.
Senior citizen services for individuals seeking bilingual services.
Employment outreach services.
Educational outreach media services (print, internet and radio) directed to helping constituents avoid a crisis by timely information about benefits and services
Donor & Mailing Information (Please print or type your information.)
Donation categories:
$25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 Total donation: $
Please make check payable to: Polish American Social Services 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Name ______________________________________________________________
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. We are grateful for your support.
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You can also donate online from the link at:
PolishAmericanSocialServices.com
Attention Employers! People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been reported.
If your place of employment is about to or has posted an employment opportunity, kindly let PASS know. Call Monday through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, or send the job information to:
Attn: Employment InformationPolish American Social Services
308 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to go for an application and interview.
Medications and Prescription Plans
PACE PLUS is the name being used for the PACE/PACENET programs, (the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) that help pay for prescription drugs. The new name reflects how this program works with Medicare Part D. It can provide better coverage for those who have both PACE/NET and Medicare D. This program has two qualifying income categories for determining eligibility. Seniors, age 65 or older with incomes as follows: for PACE, a single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. For PACENET, a single person between $14,500 and $23,500 or a couple between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info and to get an application call PASS at (215) 923-1900.
The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program Clearinghouse
This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. For more information, call 1-800-955-0989.
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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 5
September 13, 1964 - Rafal Ziemkiewicz (Born)
Rafal Ziemkiewicz is known as a social science fiction author whose works deal with future governments and the political climate in Europe. He is also currently writing for the Polish edition of Newsweek.
September 14, 1561 - Jan Tarnowski (Died)
Jan Amor Tarnowski (1488–1561) was a Polish-Lithuanian aristocrat. He was Grand Crown Hetman from 1527 and was the founder of the city of Ternopil, where he built the Ternopil Castle and the Ternopil Lake.
September 15, 1941 - Miroslaw Hermaszewski (Born)
Miroslaw Hermaszewski is Poland’s first cosmonaut. In 1978, Hermaszewski spent eight days in the Salyut space station and won an award for his participation in the mission. He eventually made it to the rank of General in the Polish Air Force. Miroslaw Hermaszewski is currently retired.
September 16, 1985 - Madeline Zima (Born)
Madeline Rose Zima is an American actress, known for her six years as Grace Sheffield on the TV Series The Nanny or as Mia Cross on the Showtime dramedy Californication.
September 17, 1968 - Jerzy Dabrowski (Died)
Jerzy Dabrowski was an aeronautical engineer and designer of the famed PZL.37 Los medium bomber. Jerzy Dabrowski’s airplanes were used during World War II and were of superb flying quality. At the end of his career, he worked for Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Washington State.
September 18, 1944 - Walter Shimshock (Shot Down and died in the Aircraft “I’ll be Seeing You”)
Walter Shimshock was a 19 year old tail gunner on a B-17 Bomber that had been airlifting supplies to the people of Warsaw. During this mission, the “I’ll Be Seeing You” was hit by German flak and crashed. Two of the ten crew members on board survived and were captured by the Germans and sent to a Nazi POW camp.
September 19, 1905 - Leon Jaworski (Born)
Leon Jaworski was the famous Polish American lawyer and prosecutor in the Watergate Case. Leon Jaworski also served as a WWII war crimes prosecutor.
September 20, 1960 - James Pawelczyk (Born)
James Pawelczyk is a NASA astronaut and associate professor of Physiology. Dr. Pawelczyk served as a payload specialist in Space Shuttle Columbia from April 17th to May 3rd, 1998.
September 21, 1869 - Henryk Melcer-Szczawinski (Born)
Henryk Melcer-Szczawinski was a Polish composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher. His works include two piano concertos, one in E minor (1892-1894) and one in C minor (1898); a violin sonata (1907), and a piano trio in G minor (probably written 1892-1894).
September 22, 1964 - Bonnie Hunt (Born)
Bonnie Lynn Hunt is an American actress, comedienne, writer, director, television producer and daytime television host. Hunt, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, is the daughter of Alice Hunt, a homemaker of Polish descent, and Bob Hunt, an electrician of Irish descent.
September 23, 2001 - Dr. Stanislaw Blejwas (Died)
Dr. Stanislaw Blejwas was a history professor and the chairman of Polish studies at Connecticut University and the President of the Polish American Historical Association. Dr. Blejwas was a respected expert in the field of Polish American Studies.
In recognition of donations to the
Polish American Cultural CenterMuseum Exhibit Hall
in Memory of
Bob Maxwell
From: Theresa Romanowski
Louis Rakszawski
From: Mrs. Joanne B. Taubenberger
September 24, 2002 - Leon Hart (Died)
Leon Hart was a great football player who won the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award while at Notre Dame and went on to a great career with the Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the Polish American Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
September 25, 1888 - Stefan Mazurkiewicz (Born)
Stefan Mazurkiewicz was a Polish mathematician who developed the Hahn-Mazurkiewicz theorem that deals with curves and space of curves. He also helped crack the Russian cipher code as a cryptologist for the Polish General Staff during the Battle of Warsaw.
September 27, 1331 - Battle of Plowce (Event)
On September 27, 1331, one-third of the Teutonic Order’s Force of Knights under Dietrich von Altenburg left the blockaded peasant town of Plowce. The Poles, under Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Casimir, immediately attacked in a frontal assault. A few seconds later, Polish detachments hiding to the left of the city in a forest also attacked. In three hours the Teutonic Knights had been defeated and their
leader captured. The Polish forces, victorious in this phase of the battle, took prisoner 56 knights, and freed many Polish captives.
September 28, 1973 - Brian Rafalski (Born)
Brian Rafalski (born in Dearborn, MI) is an American professional ice hockey player who played defense for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Prior to joining the Red Wings, Rafalski played seven seasons with the New Jersey Devils. After struggling to enter the NHL, Rafalski has won three Stanley Cups and become an effective defenseman in the league. In his nine seasons in the league, he has played in five Stanley Cup finals (2000, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009).
September 29, 1943 - Lech Walesa (Born)
Lech Walesa was President of the Republic of Poland from 1990 to 1995. Walesa was a trade union and human rights activist who is recognized throughout the world for his participation in Poland’s Solidarity Trade Movement which helped end communism in Europe.
September 30, 1954 - Barbara Trzetrzelewska (Born)
Barbara Trzetrzelewska, is known by her stage name, “Basia”, for her successful music career as a jazz-pop singer in the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. Basia has two platinum albums to her credit and is noted for possessing a wide vocal range.
September 26, 1963 - Joe Nemechek (Born)
Joseph Frank Nemechek III is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He is nicknamed “Front Row Joe” for his tendency to qualify near the front of the field, a term given by former teammate Wally Dallenbach.
Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6
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August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 13
August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 14
School Supplies Are Just Some of Thousands
In just a few weeks millions of America’s young people will be returning to school. As you are out shopping look at every label because school supplies are just a few of the thousands of items now outsourced around the world which could still be providing jobs for American workers.
20 years ago, the majority of clothing, school uniforms and other supplies were made in America. In the past 20 years, the supply of American made items has dropped as merchandisers and investors looked for profi ts rather than the stability of their customers who are Americans in need of jobs.
As business owners and investors saw that they could get products made overseas for less and then sell them to America’s consumers for American made prices, merchandisers continued to bypass American manufacturers. The Buy American Made Campaign continues to infl uence tens-of-thousands of its supporters to seek out American made and make purchases with the goal of reducing unemployment in America.
While shopping around, I saw there are more American made school supplies available this year. I also saw NO REASON that the school supplies and many other products should not be made in the U.S.A. again. In today’s global economy it is important to bring foreign and domestic products in balance so that every nation can benefi t and more Americans can have jobs. I’m looking forward to the day we can say there are more jobs available in America, than people to fi ll the jobs. Thanks for supporting American made products and spread the word.
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40 Million More Jobs Are Needed! After a close look at the monthly United States Department of Labor Statistics report on how many Americans are unemployed, more people are asking who is accountable for the loss of jobs in America.
As of now, America has 118 million full time jobs and 28 million part time jobs for a total of 146 million jobs. However, in a total population of 318 million, it is estimated that 60% of Americans are able-bodied and of working age, all of whom should be employed. This means we need over 40 million more jobs to be at the 187 million jobs level necessary to restore America’s economy and allow people to support themselves.
Supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign have seen that our national elected leaders permitted the over taxation and over regulation of businesses which made doing business outside of America better than doing business here at home. In order to understand how employment affects life in America, I urge you to look at the United States Debt Clock which is posted on the top of the front page of AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
The disturbing statistics listed on the U.S. Debt Clock offer additional incentives for us to support American Made products so current jobs are maintained and additional jobs can be created. We all know that America lost jobs to globalization and automation, but over taxation and regulation also drove businesses and jobs out of America, and still no one is being held accountable for where America’s economy is today.
On the bright side, every day America’s consumers are helping make a difference, one purchase at a time. When you’re out shopping, look for, ask for and purchase American made products whenever possible so JOBS in America can be restored. Kindly help our efforts and spread the word.
Buy American Made Challenge! During the last few years millions of people have taken the Buy American Made Challenge and have been looking carefully at labels to see where products are being made. I want you to know that because of your actions store owners fear losing sales from customers choosing not to shop at stores that don’t offer a reasonable selection of American made products. As you shop during the summer season, take the Buy American Made Challenge and look at every label before you make a purchase. Right NOW we have millions of workers ready and able to fi ll jobs lost to outsourcing over the years. The key to our success is to help restore private sector jobs and develop currently-needed jobs skills and get people back to work. I urge you not to miss any opportunity to look for, ask for and purchase American Made products. If you don’t fi nd what you’re looking for, before you walk out the door, ask to speak with the manager and let the manager know that you’re a customer choosing to spend more of your dollars on American made. Kindly help us continue to make positive progress happen and take the Buy American Made Challenge and let me know where you’re fi nding American made products, so I can direct other people to shop there.
Actions Are Better Than Words!There is a saying, “Acting on a good idea is better that having a good idea and doing nothing”. Since we expanded American Workers Need You and the Buy American Made Campaign, both positive ideas and actions our efforts have blossomed. Radio programs, television reports, newspaper articles and Internet sites are encouraging tens-of-millions of their readers and listeners to support our efforts, which include:
Staying United behind all efforts to expand JOBS in America.
Supporting One Another and promoting the businesses that employ Americans. Promoting the American made label so we not only offer hope to people but see more job opportunities come about as a result of American made inventory moving off store shelves.
These are just a few ideas promoted by the Buy American Made Campaign and additional reasons why our efforts continue to grow. Americans agree we have more opportunities to change
the situation in America simply by changing our spending habits and priorities. Your actions are always better than words, so take positive actions through your spending power and spread the word to others because America Needs Us!
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On Saturday, October 18, you are invited to join the members and friends of the Polish American Heritage Association of Berks County on a day trip to Greenpoint, New York City’s “Little Poland”. Rich in Polish culture and history, this north Brooklyn neighborhood is home to the second largest concentration of Polish immigrants in the United States, after Chicago.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some authentic Polish food, visit a myriad of mouth-watering bakeries, butcher shops and Polish specialty shops. You may wish to bring a cooler and stock up for the holidays!
The bus will leave the Muhlenberg Pool (Route 222 and Darby Ave., Temple, PA) at 8 am for arrival in Greenpoint at approximately 11 am. You will be free to explore Greenpoint on your own to sample all the Polish traditions that New York City has to offer. The bus will depart from Greenpoint promptly at 6 pm for the return trip to Reading, arriving at approximately 9 pm.
The cost of the trip is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Make your check payable to PAHABC and mail with the names of the persons attending to Sandy Hummel at 115 Watercress Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Payment is required with reservation. Bus seating is based on receipt of reservation. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, October 4. For more information or questions call Sandy Lubas Hummel at 610.207.7065 or email [email protected].
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On Thursday, June 26th, 53 “Happy Travelers” left Philadelphia for an exciting four-day adventure.
The fi rst stop was to the “Made In America Store” in Elma, New York. Mark Andol, Founder and Owner of the “Made In America Store” was pleased to announce that the store marked another milestone. The Happy Travelers bus, organized by Theresa Romanowski of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum in historic Philadelphia, was the 300th Bus of visitors to the store.The travelers received great hospitality from the Andol family and were so impressed and pleased with the items made in America, which caused the bus to weigh much heavier with all the items purchased by the travelers.
Leaving quite content from the “Made In America Store”, the group continued on their next adventure. The next few days they toured the picturesque Niagara Falls and State Park (U.S.A. side), the beautiful landscape of Horseshoe Falls, took a most monumental 20 minute boat ride on the Maid of the Mist, experienced a unique, narrated two-hour Lockport Erie Canal Cruise with a Canalside lunch, and a walking tour through the Lockport Cave, concluding with an extraordinary underground boat ride. Of course, there was time for the Happy Travelers to try their luck at a casino and enjoy tasting of various wines, not at one but two wineries. On the wayhome, the group visited the magnifi cent National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima in Lewiston, New York.
Finally the ride home, but with lots of laughter with a great groupgetting along with one another and making new friends and with the bus driver being quite entertaining, the ride seemed short. The group arrived on Sunday to the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia in the late evening hours, tired, lots of purchases, but with many great and happy memories of the past four days.
Yes, the “Happy Travelers” are a truly happy group, and are looking forward to the next trip!
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Sunday, September 14 - Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Mass, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA, 10:00 A.M. Info call Kasia Axsom 267-218-3846.
Monday, September 15 to Saturday, September 20 - St. Hedwig Parish Polish American Festival, Along the Riverfront in Wilmington,Delaware, Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 P.M.,
Saturday, 3 to 10 P.M. On Thursday and Friday, lunch will be served from 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Live music, entertainment, carnival rides, games, food and refreshments. Info call rectory 302-594-1400 or visit their Internet site: www.PolishFestival.net.
Saturday, August 16 - Polka Pals Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by Polka Who, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704.
Sunday, August 17 - St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish, Minersville, PA Annual Summer Festival, South Cass Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Primrose, PA, 12 Noon to 9 P.M. Music by Joe Stanky and the Cadets from 12 Noon to 4 P.M. & The New Individuals (Variety Band) from 5 to 9 P.M. Polish food, games, bingo and much more. Info call the rectory 570-544-2211.
Sunday, August 17 - Berks County Polish American Heritage Association Picnic, Lower Alsace Picnic Grove, Roosevelt & Columbia Avenues, Stony Creek Mills, PA, a suburb of Reading, 1 P.M. The Ed Legenski family will cater this event. Music. Info call Marilyn 610-779-5523.
Sunday, August 17 - Polish Soldiers’ Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M., activities throughout the day. All are welcome. Info call 215-345-0600.
Saturday, August 30 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Registration, First Day of School on Saturday, September 6, Our Lady Help of Christians Building, Allegheny Avenue & Chatham Street, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, 10:00 A.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Danuta Eichler 267-251-3776.
Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend), Second Weekend: Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7 - Polish American Festival at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Live music, dance groups, food and refreshments each day, 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Info call 215-345-0600 or visit PolishShrine.com.
Labor Day Weekend, August 30, 31, September 1 and Second Weekend of Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 6, 7, Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Registration, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA.,10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Classes will resume Saturday, September 20, 9 A.M. Info call Kasia Axsom 267-218-3846.
Friday, September 5 - St. John Cantius Polish Language School Registration & First Day of School, St. John Cantius hall, Almond & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 5 P.M. Info call Ewa Jasz 215-888-7769.
Saturday, September 6 - Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Garden Festival Fundraiser, 1000 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Polish food, baked goods, refreshments, children’s games, prizes, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Info call Rosemarie Grabowski 856-235-1521.
Saturday, September 6 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Registration & First Day of School, Our Lady Help of Christians Building, Allegheny Avenue & Chatham Street, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, 9 A.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Danuta Eichler 267-251-3776.
Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14 - 35th Annual Polkamotion, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue,Rehoboth, DE. Thursday, 6 P.M. to 12 midnight; Friday and Saturday,4 P.M. to 1 A.M.; and Sunday, 12 Noon to
6:00 P.M. Live music, food and refreshments. Info call Mike and Ann Matousek 410-729-9697 or rbpolka.com.
Sunday, September 14 - Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo” Philadelphia-Bridesburg Registration & First Meeting. St. John Cantius Church, Almond & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, followed by the meeting, 1 P.M., St. John Cantius hall. Info call Krzysztof Mozdzionek 215-713-4808 or Jagoda Rojek 215-639-2147.
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Sunday, September 21 - Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo” Philadelphia-Bridesburg Mass & Meeting, Mass at 11:30 A.M., St. John Cantius Church,Thompson & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, followed by the meeting, St. John Cantius hall. Info call Krzysztof Mozdzionek 215-713-4808 or Jagoda Rojek 215-639-2147.
Sunday, September 21 - Polka Pals Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by Matty Rock & Johnny Jay, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704.
Sunday, September 21 - St. Valentine Annual Picnic, Pulaski Park, 875 Mill Road, Andalusia, PA, Mass at 12 Noon followed by the picnic 1 to 5 P.M. Polish food, music. Info call Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk, 267-481-6704.
Saturday, September 27 - Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School Registration & First Day of School, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 9 to 1 P.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Debbie Majka 215-627-1391.
Sunday, September 28 - Blessing of Banner & Offi cial Presentation of the Banner to the Polish Army Veterans Post 12 Mass, St. John Cantius Church, Thompson & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 11:30 A.M., Ceremony at 2:00 P.M., followed by Dinner and Music by Dj Narodowski, Polish Veterans Park (Polanka) Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA. Info call Marian Szumal 267-718-2038 or Polanka 215-639-1019.
Sunday, September 28 - Seventh Annual St. Joseph’s Grammar School Reunion & Mass, St. Joseph Church, 10th & Liberty Streets, Camden, NJ, 10:30 A.M. Refreshments & exhibits on display after Mass. Info call rectory 856-963-1285 or [email protected].
Sunday, September 28 - Polish Falcons of America Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M. All are welcome to attend. Info call 215-345-0600.
Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4 - Harvest Fest, St. Mary Church Hamburg, PA (Walnut Road in Tilden Twp., between Hamburg and Shartlesville off Old Rt. 22), food, games, raffl es. Friday, 4 to 9 PM, Saturday, 12 noon to 9 P.M. with music by the Golden Tones Polka Band from 1 to 4 P.M. followed by a Polka Mass at 4:30 P.M. Info call 610-562-7657.
Sunday, October 5 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price includes meal. Info call 610-828-9352.
