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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3 The August / September 2012 August 22, 1939 - Carl Yastrzemski (Born) Polish American News is co-sponsored by: Carl Yastrzemski was a Major League player and the hitting star of the Boston Red Sox. Yastrzemski, Caroline Ciesielka won the Triple Crown in 1967, hitting .326, with 44 Maryann Collison home runs and 121 RBI’s. Irene Darlak Hedy Kierbiedz August 23, 1778 - Jozef Hoene-Wronski (Born) Polish American Heritage Association Jozef Hoene-Wronski was a Polish mathematician, of Berks County philosopher, economist, lawyer and military officer who served under General Thaddeus Kosciuszko during the Polish Insurrection of 1794. We Thank These Supporters and Welcome You to be a Co-Sponsor of the October / November edition of the Polish American News. August 24, 1975 - Ed Halicki (No Hitter) For information call the Polish American Cultural Center Ed Halicki is a former pitcher, Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at 215-922-1700. who on this day in 1975, threw a no hitter for the against the in a 6-0 victory. Polish Eagles Sports Club

August 25, 1905 - Helena Kowalska (Born) 3157 E. Thompson Street - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Helena Kowalska entered the convent in Krakow, Poland. (Port Richmond section) Her convent name was Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska Wedding and Special events - Call: (215) 423-0800 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 From the Desk of the Catholic Church. Mary Ann Zerkowski, President Berks County Polish American August 26, 2011 - Our Lady of Czestochowa Board of Education (Feast Day) [email protected] On this Feast day, Polish people all over the world CELEBRATING POLISH HERITAGE honor Our Lady of Czestochowa as the patroness of Poland. Celebrations are held at the Shrine in On Sunday, October 21, beginning at Czestochowa, Poland, the Shrine in Doylestown, 1:00 P.M. the Polish American Heritage PA, and hundreds of places named after the beloved Association of Berks County will celebrate Czarna Madonna. Polish American Heritage Month and the 20th Anniversary of its founding with a gala banquet to be held at the Crowne Plaza Reading. The organization was founded in 1992 August 27, 1890 - Polish Union of the United by Thomas Gajewski, Dolores Taras and Mary Ann Zerkowski to States of America (Founded) preserve the history and promote the appreciation of our Polish The Polish Union of the United States of heritage through educational and social activities. America was a fraternal organization started One of the highlights of the anniversary celebration will be a mini- by Msgr. Majer in St. Paul, MI in 1890. The concert featuring the music of Polish composers as performed by organization is now headquartered in Wilkes- pianists Katie Legenski, Frederick Nowotarski, Jr. and Dr. Barton Barre, PA and promotes the well-being of its Smith. The PKM Polish Folk Dance Group will also entertain the members as well as Polish culture and pride. guests with a program of traditional Polish folk dances. Several Americans of Polish descent that have brought pride to the August 28, 1932 - Franciszek Zwirko organization through their accomplishments and/or service to the (Won Aviation Award) Berks County community or to the organization will be recognized Franciszek Zwirko was a prominent Polish sport and for their contributions. The cost to attend the celebration is $40 military aviator. Along with Stanislaw Wigura, he won for members and $45 for non-members. For more information the international air contest “Challenge 1932”. or to make a reservation please contact Marilyn Wlazewski at 610.779.5523 or email [email protected].

August 29, 1756 - Jan Sniadecki (Born) Jan Sniadecki was a mathematician, philosopher and You Are Invited astronomer at the turn of the 18th century. He is known for his works on planetoids and pioneering work Berks County Polish American Cultural Center in the study of probability. Exhibit of Polish Pottery August 30, 1902 - Jozef Bochenski (Born) Over 150 Pieces on Display Jozef Maria Bochenski was a Polish Dominican GoggleWorks Center for the Arts logician and philosopher. He took part in the 1920 Suite 509 campaign against Bolshevik Russia, served as Chaplain to Polish troops in WWII and fought as a 201 Washington Street soldier at the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war Reading, PA Jozef Bochenski held many academic chairs at various educational institutions and is a noted philosopher of Saturday and Sunday the “Cracow Circle.” 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Until October 31, 2012 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 - Invasion The 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 For a Great Variety of Polkas, Obereks, Waltzes first day of the invasion, Polish soldiers and much more, visit or call valiantly fought to stop the Nazi invaders. T.K. Frank’s Polka Records (Frank Proszowski) Their resistance is well remembered P.O. Box 321Conshohocken, PA 19428 through the statement “Poland, the first country to fight back Nazi (610) 828-2089 or (610) 828-5573 forces”. Throughout World War II, Polish soldiers in exile helped www.Polkas.com/tkfrank other countries fight against Hitler’s Nazi soldiers.