POLISH AMERICAN news October / November 2019 During October, We Salute Our Members, Friends, and Supporters Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture, and Pride

411 Years Ago The First 2019 Marks the 411th Anniversary of the First Polish Polish Settlers Arrived in Settlers in America, the 400th Anniversary of the First America at Jamestown, VA Strike by Poles in America, the 80th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland, the 86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade in John Smith was a British soldier who Philadephia, and the 38th Anniversary of Polish American was a founder of the American Colony of Jamestown in the early 1600s. He was born Heritage Month. See additional information about these in England and decided on a life of combat historic events in this newspaper. and served the English army abroad. He was captured and enslaved by the Turks but escaped traveling through Poland. In the book he later wrote, titled “The True Travels”, he describes how he crossed Poland, aided by people, he described as having, “Respect, Polish American Cultural Center Mirth, Content and Entertainment.” Museum Exhibit Hall In addition to the hospitality John Smith observed their personal 308 Walnut Street industriousness and skill at various trades which would be useful in a pioneering environment. When Smith was made part of a multi- Featuring Polish History and Culture person council that would govern the new colony, he invited the Open 10 AM to 4 PM Polish craftsmen to establish profitable industries for the colony. On FREE ADMISSION October 1, 1608, the second supply ship from London the “Margaret and Mary” arrived in Jamestown. On the ship were the first non- January through April English craftsmen and industry specialists. Monday to Friday These artisans soon began making soap-ash, glass and lumber milling such as wainscot, clapboard and pine planks. They also May through December produced the pitch, turpentine, and tar that were essential for Polish American Monday to Saturday naval enterprises, and they explored for mining locations. The Cultural Center original colony investors were expecting to mine gold to make the Gift Shop is Open During 308 Walnut Street colony profitable, but as A.C. Chandler, who served as president of Regular Exhibit Hall Hours the college of William and Mary from 1919 to 1934 remarked, “the Philadelphia, PA 19106 colony’s only profitable industries were those operated by Polish (215) 922-1700 settlers.” Closed on Holidays Sir George Yeardley, the Virginia Colony’s governor, returned from England in 1619 with instructions to form the first elected legislative Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com body in Colonial America. Yeardley led the first representative Virginia General Assembly, the legislative House of Burgesses, to More Than 20 Million Americans meet on American soil on July 30, 1619. This assembly would give “free liberty” to all men through “freely elected” representatives Share Full or Partial charged with making laws for the land. Suffrage, however, was only Polish Heritage extended to Englishmen. Polish Americans are part of First Polish Settlers every aspect of life in America. They When the Polish craftsmen learned Arrived in America on October 1, 1608 are well known for their contributions they would not have the right to at Jamestown, Virginia vote, they caused a civil rights action to the Arts, Music, Education, Politics, in the form of a work stoppage Engineering, Communications, demanding suffrage. The Virginia Co. Medicine, Religion, Military, Travel, court records dated 21 July 1619: Research and Development, and community events. They are “Upon some dispute of the Polonians inventors, builders, and professionals that make up the Great Mosaic resident in Virginia, it was now agreed of America. (notwithstanding any former order to the contrary) that they shall be October “Polish American Heritage Month” enfranchized, and made as free as This effort was established in Pennsylvania in 1981. In 1986, it any inhabitant there whatsoever. And became a National Celebration of Polish and Polish American history, because their skill in making pitch & culture and pride promoted by thousands of Polish American tarr and soap-ashes shall not dye with organizations across the United States. The National Headquarters is them, it is agreed that some young men, at the Polish American Cultural Center in Historic Philadelphia. For shall be put unto them to learn their First to Strike more information visit: PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com skill & knowledge therein for the benefit of the Country hereafter.” This agreement established America’s first Apprentice Program. Greetings to Polonia POLISH from the AMERICAN news 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 922-1700 PolishAmericanCenter.com For information and a list of our locations, October / November 2019 visit us on the Read the Polish American News Online at: Internet at: www.PSFCU.com PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 2 Best Wishes to Our Families, Friends, and the Entire Polonia as We Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month The Edward Adamow Family Michael & Karen Hrabowski Richard & Elizabeth Piascik Anonymous Walter & Barbara llnicki & Family Walter F. Piatek In Memory of Alexander & Helen Bagdzinski Edward & Maria Jodzio Bill & Beth Piszek Dolores Bartosiewicz Jean Joka Boleslaw & Zofia Plewa Joan & Joseph Batory Joyce & Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk Trevor Pawlewicz/Elizabeth Plotner Marian & Danuta Bielawiec James W. Kay In Loving Memory of Joe & Irene Pomager Joan Ziomek Birely Karen Klauder / Klauder Family Stanley & Ann Ptak Michael & Donna Blichasz Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family In Memory of Frank & Mary Romanowski Dorothy Bonowitz Carol D. Klinger Theresa B. Romanowski Frank T. Brzozowski Mark & Maria Koleda Drs. Janusz & Malgorzata Romanski James Cackowski Czeslawa Kolodziej Marion Blichasz Rott & Andrew Rott Walter & Carol Ceglowski Kristine Kousmine & Daughter Gabriella & Son Andrew Edward Chabalowski Casimir Kowalski Henry J. Rydzewski Anna Marie Chmielewski John & Cynthia Krakowiak & Family Dr. inz. Jozef Rzeznik Ph.D., P.E. Mr. & Mrs. Chester Chrzanowski John W. Krawczyk Charles & Joan Sahms Caroline A. Ciesielka Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. In Memory of Rev. John A. Sitko Maryann Collison John & Marlene Kuhn Dr. Maria Slomiana Helen M. Cyzio Fred & Fran Kwiatkowski Paul, Bijan & Dariusz Sosnowski In Memory of Hilary S. Czaplicki Christine Kwik M.D. Jon Trusewicz Dennis E. 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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Best Wishes To Our October / November Members and Polonia During The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Polish American Heritage Month Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The Copernicus Society of America reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may National Katyn Memorial Foundation celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed Doylestown, PA to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s Polish American Club of Cape May County history. Polish American Congress For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Eastern Pennsylvania District reflections for the months of October and November. Polish American Cultural Center Museum October 1, 1608 - First Polish Settlers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania America (Event) Polish American Heritage Association The first Polish settlers arrived in Jamestown, of Berks County VA, on the ship Mary and Margaret. They were Polish American Heritage Association glassmakers from Poland hired by the Virginia Company of London to establish a glassmaking of Camden County, NJ industry in the new American colony of “Virginia”. Polish American Heritage Association The glass products they produced became the first products made in of Delaware County America, and also the first products made for export to Europe for sale. Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk/Roxborough October 2, 1922 - William Swiacki (Born) Polish American Heritage Association William Adam Swiacki played end for the New York Giants of Montgomery County and Detroit Lions in the National Football League for five seasons. He played college football at Columbia University Polish American Heritage Association and was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1946 NFL of Trenton, NJ Draft by the Boston Yanks. Polish American Heritage Association October 3, 1923 - Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (Born) of Vineland, NJ Stanislaw Skrowaczewski was born in Lwow, Poland, Polish American Radio Program and became best known for his work with the Minnesota Orchestra. In 1997, one of Skrowaczewski’s Polish Army Veterans Post #12 works was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He also led Polanka’s, Bensalem, PA the Cleveland Orchestra and was the composer-in- Polish Beneficial Association residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria October 4, 1705 - Stanislaw Leszczynski (Coronation) Polish Museum of America Stanislaw Leszczynski was the first Polish king crowned in Warsaw, Poland. Chicago, Illinois Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. Polish National Alliance October 5, 1861 - Antoni Fijalkowski (Died) Philadelphia Councils 1, 106, 166 Antoni Melchior Fijalkowski was the Archbishop Polish National Alliance Council 205 Metropolitan of Warsaw and spiritual leader of the nation Polish National Alliance Lodge 650 during the partitions of Poland. Polish National Alliance, Lodge 714 Polish Roman Catholic Union of America October 6, 1873 - Sir Pawel Strzelecki (Died) Sir Pawel Strzelecki was an explorer of the Australian Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union continent. He named the largest mountain in Australia St. Adalbert Church Philadelphia, PA after American and Polish freedom fighter, Tadeusz Kosciuszko. St. Adalbert Polish Language School St. John Cantius Parish October 7, 1943 - Eugeniusz Bodo (Died) Philadelphia, PA Eugeniusz Bodo was born Bohdan Eugene Junod. St. Joseph Church Eugeniusz changed his name to Bodo, a stage name, Polish Catholic Apostolate of the Camden Diocese which he used at many theaters, eventually opening Cafe Bodo in Warsaw, Poland. With WWII raging, St. Philip Neri Church/St. Stanislaus Church Eugeniusz Bodo ended up in the Soviet Union and was Philadelphia, PA sent to a Gulag where he was executed. St. Valentine PNCC October 8, 1910 - Maria Konopnicka (Died) Second Street Polish Society Maria Konopnicka was a poet, novelist, translator and essayist born in Suwalki, Poland. Her writing touched on many issues that beset the people in Poland during the late 1800’s. She often used the pen name “Jan Sawa.” Maria Konopnicka writings influenced generations of Polish poets and novelists. The One Stop Shop For All Of Your Auto Tag Needs October 9, 1779 - General Casimir Pulaski Mortally Wounded (Event) • Titles & Tags General Casimir Pulaski, Father of the American • Instant Registrations 2536 E. Allegheny Avenue Cavalry, was mortally wounded while leading his • Boats troops in the Battle of Savanah, Georgia in 1779. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Pulaski has parades and holidays in his honor • Fishing Licenses until this day as well as parks, schools, bridges, • Insurances (215) 427-1820 towns and countries named after him. • MVR Records Visit us at: PatsAutoTags.com Polka Deli 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 View and print the Polish American News at: Meats & deli products - fish, pierogi & baked goods Telephone: (215) 634-3750 PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 4 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 2 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3

October 10, 1979 - Joel Przybilla (Born) October 22, 1978 - Pope John Paul II (Installed) Joel Przybilla was a professional basketball player in Pope John Paul II, was elected to be the shepherd the National Basketball Association. He went to the of the Universal Catholic Church in October 1978, University of Minnesota and played for several NBA and served as pontiff until his death on April 2, teams. He also played for the Portland Trail Blazers. 2005. During his 27 years as Holy Father, he was recognized as a true son of Poland and an international leader of faith and justice. On May October 11, 1903 - Kazimierz Kordylewski (Born) 1, 2011, Pope John Paul II was beatified by Pope Kazimierz Kordylewski was an astronomer born Benedict XVI as Blessed John Paul II, and on April 27, 2014, was in Poznan, Poland in 1903. In 1956, Kordylewski canonized a Saint by Pope Francis as Saint John Paul II. discovered clouds of dust, believed to be particles left October 23, 1885 - Jan Czochralski (Born) over from our moon. These clouds are now named after him. Jan Czochralski was a Polish chemist known for the Czochralski process of growing single crystals used in October 12, 1840 - Helena Modjeska (Born) the production of semiconductor wafers. He also helped to develop a hand grenade for Poland’s Home Army Helena Modjeska was a Polish actress of international during World War II. fame who immigrated to the United States in 1876. She became a star of American stages for many years with her October 24, 1916 - Edward Piszek (Born) portrayals of Shakespearian characters. Modjeska was the mother of Ralph Modjeski, the builder of the Benjamin Edward Piszek was a Polish American Industrialist Franklin and Tacony Palmyra Bridges in Philadelphia and and Philanthropist. He was the founder of Mrs. several others across America. Paul’s Kitchens, the frozen-food business that became a national giant. Mr. Piszek was an outstanding October 13, 1926 - “Killer” Kowalski (Born) supporter of Poland and the Polish American Professional wrestler Wladek Kowalski is known community. Among his many accomplishments, as “Killer” Kowalski to his long-time wrestling Edward Piszek helped eradicate tuberculosis in fans. He wrestled in over 6,000 matches from Poland and was the main supporter of the Kosciuszko House in 1947 to 1977, winning great popularity in TV Historic Philadelphia. Died 2004. matches during the 1960’s and 70’s against foe, Bruno Sammartino. October 25, 1867 - Jozef Dowbor-Musnicki (Born) October 14, 1864 - Stefan Zeromski (Born) Józef Dowbor-Musnicki was a Polish military officer and commander, serving with the Polish army. He was Stefan Zeromski was a Polish novelist who was given an also the military commander of the Greater Poland apartment in the Royal Castle of Warsaw in recognition of Uprising. his artistic abilities. He wrote over fifteen major works.

October 26, 1910 - John Cardinal Krol (Born) October 15, 1817 - Thaddeus Kosciuszko (Died) John Cardinal Krol was a Polish American Cardinal After the struggle for America’s Independence, and the Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1961 to General Thaddeus Kosciuszko returned to his 1988. John Cardinal Krol participated in the Second homeland of Poland. He swore an oath in the Vatican Council, served as the President of the U.S. Krakow market place to fight for Poland’s liberty and Conference of Catholic Bishops and was advisor to took command of the Polish uprising in 1794, urging Pope John Paul II. Died 1996. all men to take up arms to defend Poland. October 27, 1991 - Free Elections Held in Poland October 16, 1726 - Daniel Chodowiecki (Born) (Event) Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki was a Polish-German We mark the date of the first free elections for the Polish painter and printmaker with Huguenot ancestry, who Parliament, since World War II, on this day in 1991. is most famous as an etcher. He spent most of his life in Berlin, and became the director of the Berlin Academy of Art. October 28, 1824 - Fr. Leopold Moczygemba (Born) Fr. Leopold Moczygemba was a patriarch of America’s October 17, 1849 - Fryderyk Chopin (Died) Polonia. Fr. Moczygemba organized the first Polish Fryderyk Chopin, Polish composer and pianist, was born settlement in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas in Zelazowa Wola, Poland in 1810. At age 7 Chopin in 1854. He was one of the founders and also served wrote his first composition, the Polonaise in G minor. as president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of At age 8 he presented his first public concert. Fryderyk America, which was founded in Chicago in 1873. He Chopin’s music continues to be played throughout the also established the first Polish College in America at Orchard Lake, world. Michigan. October 18, 1922 - Richard Stankiewicz (Born) October 29, 1924 - Zbigniew Herbert (Born) Richard Stankiewicz was born in Philadelphia, grew up Zbigniew Herbert was an influential Polish poet, in Detroit, and had a presence in several prestigious art essayist and moralist. He was a member of the galleries in New York City during his career. He became Polish resistance movement during World War II. The internationally known in the 1960’s for his trend setting publication of his Selected Poems in the United States work by welding pieces of scrap metal. He died in 1983 at and England made Zbigniew Herbert one of the most his home in Worthington, Massachusetts. popular contemporary poets in the English-speaking October 19, 1984 - Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko (Died) world. Died 1998. Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, the Solidarity Priest, was murdered October 30, 1790 - Karol Lipinski (Born) by Communist internal security agents. His murder only solidified the resolve of the Polish people to gain Karol Lipinski was a Polish virtuoso violinist and their freedom. Pope John Paul II visited the grave of Fr. composer. His Stradivarius violin became known as Popieluszko during one of his visits. the Lipinski Stradivarius. His compositions included four violin concertos, as well as polonaises, rondos October 20, 1948 - Honorable Robert Borski (Born) and variations. The Karol Lipinski University of Honorable Robert Borski, former United States Music in Wroclaw, Poland, bears his name. Congressman, represented the people of Northeast Philadelphia for many years. We thank him for his many October 31, 1950 - Jozef Stolorz (Born) years of service. Józef Stolorz is a fine art painter born in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. He has displayed paintings at over 100 October 21, 1969 - Waclaw Sierpinski (Died) exhibitions worldwide, including over 60 individual exhibitions and since 2002 has been listed in an official Waclaw Franciszek Sierpinski was a Polish “Who’s Who in Poland”. mathematician known for outstanding contributions to set theory (research on the axiom of choice and November 1, 1918 - Harcerze (Founding) the continuum hypothesis), number theory, theory of The first American unit of the Polish Boy Scouts, known functions and topology. He published over 700 papers as Harcerze, was started in Buffalo, New York, in 1918. and 50 books. Three well-known fractals are named after him (the They remain a well known scouting movement which Sierpinski triangle, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski curve), has spread across the United States of America. as are Sierpinski numbers and the associated Sierpinski problem. October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 5

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Age requirements are 65 or older, All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the living with a spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 the proper agency that can assist you. and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900. 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 Attention Employers! Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will need to bring with you to process your request. People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will You can view an outline of several programs available to senior be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at reported. PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. If your place of employment is about to or has posted a position, For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, kindly let “PASS” know about that opening. Call Monday through between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, or send the job opening information to: Social Security and Medicare Updates Attn: Employment Information Polish American Social Services Annual Enrollmet Period 308 Walnut Street Medicare Updates Philadelphia, PA 19106 Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to From October 15, 2019 to December 7, 2019, Medicare go for an application and interview. beneficiaries can make changes to their medical and/or prescription drug plans for 2020. 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Grand Marshals of the 2019 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City Live television coverage on Sunday, October 6, 2019 - 12:30 to 2 P.M. on WPVI TV 6 ABC

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Proud to Honor Our Adult Polish Folk Dance Groups The Pulaski Day Parade Committee, the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, the Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic Philadelphia and Polonia are proud to salute the adult Polish Folk Dance groups for all of their efforts to promote the beautiful dances, music and culture of Poland. 2019 marked the 50th Anniversary of the International Polish Folk Dance Groups Festival in Rzeszow, Poland, and we are proud that Polish Dancers from the Philadelphia area were part of this historic event. STO LAT!

Everyone is invited to the Polish American Festival Celebrating the 38th Anniversary of October as Polish American Heritage Month Janosik Polish Folk Dance Group Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 3 to 9 PM On the grounds and in the auditorium of Saint John Cantius 4415 Almond Street Masonville Deli in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia 257 Masonville Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Admission is Free (856) 722-5353 Presented by: • Polish Provisions • Meals To Go Polish American Social Services and State Street Events • Homemade Pierogi • Hoagies & Sandwiches The festival will feature: • Imported Dry Goods • Homemade Salads Polish and American food and refreshments, Live music, Polish Dancers and DJ • Catering • Kielbasa A variety of vendors, family entertainment and much more.

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Polish American Heritage Month Greetings from the Saint Joseph’s Church Polish Catholic Apostolate View and print the Polish American News at: of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey PolishAmericanNews.com October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 8 During October Polonia in the U.S.A. Celebrates the 38th Anniversary of National Polish American Heritage Month. On Sunday, October 6, 2019, beginning at 12 Noon the 86th Annual Pulaski Day Parade Marches on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadephia, PA. The Parade is a community-wide tribute to General Casimir Pulaski and Saint John Paul II. General Casimir Pulaski Pope John Paul The Great (1745-1779) This year also marks the 411th Anniversary of the (1920-2005) American Revolutionary Pope of the Universal War Hero First Polish Settlers at Jamestown, Virginia in 1608. Catholic Church Father of the American October 16, 1978 to Cavalry See the complete schedule on: PulaskiDayParade.com April 2, 2005

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Polish American Cultural Center Museum in The PAC encourages you to inform your family Historic Philadelphia, PA and friends that they can view the 2019 Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 6, 2019 Pulaski Observance Schedule 2019, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. on WPVI-TV 6 ABC serving the You’re Invited to Join The Philadelphia Area Pulaski Day Parade Philadelphia and Tri-State area. and Polish American Heritage Month Celebration Your broadcast hosts, Alicia On Sunday, October 6, 2019, the 86th Annual Pulaski Day Vitarelli, TV 6 Reporter, and Michael Blichasz Parade steps off at 12 Noon from the Parkway in center city Michael Blichasz, host of the Philadelphia and will be televised on WPVI TV-6 ABC. The parade Polish American Radio Program, will narrate the 2019 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia. marches down the Parkway to 16th Street, turns and marches up Alicia Vitarelli the Parkway to the reviewing stands at Logan Circle at 19th Street. Live television coverage on WPVI TV 6 ABC begins at 12:30 PM. For information on how to watch the parade from your mobile device, 2019 Pulaski Day Parade Route download the 6ABC Mobile App. For more information call the Museum during business hours at: (215) 922-1700. The parade will celebrate the history, culture and pride cherished by the Polish American community. During the 2019 Pulaski Day Parade, we will also mark the 411th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America. The first Polish settlers arrived in Jamestown, Virginia on October 1, 1608. They were craftsmen invited by Captain John Smith to establish a glass industry in the Jamestown Colony. They opened a glassblowing shop, which became the first American industry, and the first commercial items to be exported from America to Europe. The first Polish settlers came to America 12 years before the Pilgrims. 400th Anniversary in 1619 – The Polish settlers staged the first labor strike in America after being denied participation in the new Virginia Assembly. Recognized for their vital role in the Jamestown settlement, the Poles were granted the same voting privileges as those enjoyed by the English. General Casimir Pulaski, considered the “Father of the American Cavalry”, was born in Poland in 1745. Pulaski came to America to fight for their independence. He earned a commission as Brigadier General of the entire American cavalry from the United SUGARHOUSE CASINO States Congress. Pulaski and his Legion were then ordered to defend Little Egg Harbor in New Jersey and Minisink on the Delaware; PROUDLY SUPPORTS they then proceeded south to Charleston, South Carolina. It was on October 9, 1779, during the Battle of Savannah, that General Pulaski, charging into battle on horseback, fell to the ground mortally wounded by the blast of a cannon. Pulaski’s enemies were so impressed with his courage, that they spared him the musket and THE PULASKI permitted him to be carried from the battlefield. Pulaski died several days later on October 15, 1779, at age 34. The Pulaski Monument, erected in his honor, is located in Monterey Square, Savannah, DAY PARADE! Georgia. A complete schedule of events will be announced during the daily Polish American Radio Program and listed on PulaskiDayParade.com.

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Timothy Tarnacki Best Wishes for an Enjoyable Polish American Heritage Month PulaskiDayParade.com and Pulaski Day Parade October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 9 Pulaski Day Parade, Sunday, October 6, 2019 Sponsored by the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District 19th & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, Philadelphia • Parade Steps off at 12 Noon. Everyone is invited! 2019 Parade Line Up POLISH EAGLES SPORTS CLUB: Guests of the Polish American Congress: Organizational Grand Marshal: Tadeusz Sadlo Divisional Marshals: Ryszard Kraszewski, Maria Ladzinska, Parade Contact: Theresa Romanowski Miroslaw Fudala, Lidia Zapart, Szymon Moskal Military Contact: Joe Fraioli Portrayal of General Casimir Pulaski NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA: Military Guest Groups Organizational Grand Marshal: Fr. Marcin Cwierz Frankford High School / South Philadelphia High School ROTC Divisional Marshals: Joanna Mikoluk, Agata Dajewski, Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson ROTC Participating Organizations: Roxborough High School ROTC Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School Overbrook High School Army Junior ROTC Shrine Volunteers Martin Luther King High School ROTC Benjamin Franklin High School ROTC ASSOCIATED POLISH HOME: National Anthems: Organizational Grand Marshal: Andrzej Wisniewski Divisional Marshals: Diane Prusik Misthal, John Wisniewski, Grand Marshals, Ojczyzna Polish Dancers, Baltimore, MD Debbie Majka, Marie Hejnosz, David Zagorski, Edward Masternak, P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Ensemble Janusz Romanski, Malgorzata Zaleska, Janosik Polish Folk Dance Group Kasia Gmyr, Marcin Niemiec, Jean Joka, Tadeusz Antoniak, Mariola Polish Army Veterans Marcinkiewicz, Diana Blichasz, Tiffany Loomis, Liz Whitman, Andrew Pustelniak, Leo Cimoch, Peter Obst, Frank Somensky, Christopher Polish American Cultural Center Museum Pujgo, Joseph Gorka, Henryk Sienkiewicz Pennsbury High School Marching Band Participating Organizations: The State of Delaware Polish American Heritage Association P.K.M. Polish Folk Dance Ensemble - Polish Intercollegiate Club, Polish American Social Services “PASS” Philadelphia Historic St. Stanislaus Church Adam Mularczyk Theatrical Group Second Street Polish Society Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School Organizational Grand Marshal: Mark Olkowski, Sr. Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus #321 Divisional Marshals: William Yorkow, Joseph Verbitski Jr., Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Association of Polish Families John Bielec, Hon. Henry Lewandowski, Buddy Zarnowski Klub Gazety Polskiej Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Polsh Police Association POLONIA OF SOUTH JERSEY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS JANOSIK POLISH FOLK DANCERS: Albert Karwowski, 2nd District Marshal, South Jersey Organizational Grand Marshal: Geoffrey Selling Divisional Marshals: Ewa Goralczyk, Arthur Rosenfeld, POLISH ARTS CLUB OF TRENTON, NJ: Joseph Noone, Joseph Schaeffer Organizational Grand Marshal: John Bogdan Divisional Marshals: William Muszynski, Monika Zarzycka, POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE: Aleksandra Urban Organizational Grand Marshal: Wesley Musial Participating Organizations: Divisional Marshals: Zbigniew Wrzos, Renata Jodlowski, Polonia of South Jersey Richard Poremski, S. Zdzislaw Wliszczak Ogniwo Polish Language School Participating Organizations: Polish School at St. Hedwig Parish, Trenton, NJ Polish Legion of American Veterans (Pulaski #209), Baltimore, MD PNA Councils, 1, 106, 166, Philadelphia POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION PNA Council 205, Bucks County OF CAMDEN COUNTY: PNA Council 171, Lehigh Valley Organizational Grand Marshal: Walter Piatek PNA Council 21, Lodge 238, Baltimore, MD Divisional Marshal: Jacqueline Lee Bunch PNA Council 203, Maryland Participating Organization: School of Polish Language & Culture, Allentown, PA St. Joseph’s Church Polish Catholic Apostolate, of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION TRI-STATE POLONIA: POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION St. Josaphat Group of Manayunk and Roxborough Areas OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Organizational Grand Marshal: Joseph Deszkiewicz Divisional Marshal: Helen Cyzio POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE, GROUP #3106 St. Valentine Polish National Catholic Church Organizational Grand Marshals: Henryk & Barbara Michalkiewicz Organizational Grand Marshal: Fr. Mariusz Mularczyk Divisional Marshals: Kristine Kousmine, Anna & Jozef Slowinski Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter Participating Organization: Organizational Grand Marshal: Sylwia Czajkowska Polonia Choir Divisional Marshal: Malgorzata Zaleska POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Polish American High School and College Groups OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA: POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Organizational Grand Marshal: Mary Ann Collison OF PORT RICHMOND Divisional Marshals: Kathy Puzio Smith, Cathy Middleton, Diane & Jan Jelski, Peter Kohut ST. ADALBERT CHURCH, PHILADELPHIA: Organizational Grand Marshal: Rev. Jan Palkowski Participating Organizations: Divisional Marshals: Rev. James Olson, Rev. Jozef Krajewski, Polonia of Swedesburg & Surrounding Areas of Jan Szymula, Maria Koleda, Danuta Eichler, Joanna Krzton Montgomery County, PA Participating Organizations: Jelski Family Group St. Adalbert Church St. Adalbert Polish Language School POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Polish American String Band OF BRIDESBURG, PHILADELPHIA ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH & Tune in to the POLISH BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION: Organizational Grand Marshal: Rev. Joseph J. Zingaro Saturday Variety Program Divisional Marshals: Rev. 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Polish Scouts ZHP Swiat from Philadelphia On the Internet Right Now! 24 hours a day - 7 days a week St. John Cantius Polish Language School PolishAmericanCenter.com or PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com Polish Beneficial Association October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 10 On the Anniversary of the Beginning of World War II Earlier, Stalin, fearful of a two-front war by Germany and Japan By Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski As Published in the PolAm Journal against the USSR decided to stop the Japanese Kwantung Army in Manchuko by a Soviet offensive in August 1939. According to The After World War I and the foundation of the Republic of Poland, the Oxford Companion to World War II 3, Soviet general Grigory Zhukov new nation was in great danger to its very existence as it was weaker was the first in history to use the blitzkrieg tactics. These campaigns than the growing powers of Germany and Russia. The essence of the were developed jointly by the Germans and the Soviets on Soviet predicament of Poland and a threat to its independence and even polygons after the Treaty of Rapallo of April 16, 1922. From May 28, to its existence, prior to the Second World War was summarized in 1939 the largest air battles in history up to that time were fought in the testament of Marshal Józef Pilsudski. He told the Poles: “veer Asia and involved 140 to 200 Soviet and Japanese aircraft. 4 as long as possible between Germany and Russia; if this becomes impossible, bring in to the conflict the rest of the world.” Stalin, concerned that the Japanese aimed to cut the Trans- Siberian railway, send Zhukov to organize a counteroffensive using On the anniversary of the beginning of World War II, it’s important 35 infantry battalions, 20 cavalry squadrons, 500 aircraft and 500 of to remember that, during that year, Poland saved Stalin’s Russia the new and powerful T34 tanks. This force outnumbered the forces from dismal defeat, by refusing on January 26, 1939, to join anti- of the advancing Kwantung Army. On August 20, 1939. Zhukov Soviet alliance the Anti-Comintern Pact and take part in a two-front launched a surprise offensive and in ten days inflicted massive attack on the Soviet Union by Germany and Japan. causalities on the Japanese. “Zhukov’s essential achievement lay in Polish ambassador Jozef Lipski documented in his book “Diplomat combining tanks, artillery, aircraft and men in an integrated offensive in Berlin 1933-39,” that good Polish-German relations were of for the first time in modern war. By August 31, the Russians primary importance to him. He proposed an alliance against Russia, completed what they described as the most impeccable encirclement military cooperation, an air pact, etc. of the enemy army since Hannibal beat the Romans at Cannae. The However, the government of Poland knew that the essence of the 23rd Division of the Kwantung Army was virtually wiped out, and at policies of the Nazi government, at all times, was the implementation least 18,000 Japanese were killed.” 5 of the doctrine of Lebensraum, which meant eventual annexation by Hitler’s Nazi-Soviet Pact of August 23, 1939, seen by the Japanese Germany of Poland and other Slavonic countries between the Baltic government as a betrayal of the Anti-Comintern Pact, reinforced and the Black Sea. Japan’s decision to use Hitler, but never to trust him, a point Poland announced its refusal to join the Anti-Comintern Pact at restated in John Koster’s Operation Snow: How a Soviet Mole in the worst possible time for Germany. In Warsaw, on January 26, FDR’s White House Triggered Pearl Harbor. 6. The Nazi-Soviet pact 1939, the government of Poland told Joahim von Ribbentrop, the was announced during a Japanese military disaster. Hostilities ended German foreign minister, that Poland would not join. This happened officially on September 16, 1939.” after the Japanese took two Soviet islands on the River Amur in The next day, on September 17, 1939 the Soviets — free of the 1937 and attacked the Red Russian Independent Eastern Army on armed conflict with Japan — invaded Poland. The Soviets were the border of Manchuko in 1938 and then, at the beginning of 1939, aware that the French were not about to keep their promise to attack started moving against Outer Mongolia. Germany, when 70 percent of German forces were engaged in Poland, The refusal by the Poles to join the pact, shattered Hitler’s strategic despite the fact that France had more tanks than Germany. plans and eventually led the Berlin government to gamble with a Stalin realized his mistake in killing thousands of Polish prisoners rapprochement with Moscow, which antagonized Japan. German of war in 1940 including the Katyn mass execution of Polish officers, predicament was evident when Poland, France and Great Britain when in 1940 there was no trench warfare in France as he expected. exchanged common defense guarantees in March 1939 and Germany Instead of being stuck in France and giving enough time to the faced an eventual two front war if it attacked Poland. Russian Army to recover from the purges of the 1930s, Hitler was It is said that Admiral Canaris upon learning about Poland’s victorious and could attack Russia in 1941. Russia had to depend on rejection of the Anti-Comintern Pact told Reinhard Heydrich that the help from the United States, and could have used the thousands Germany did not have enough soldiers to win the coming war. The of murdered Polish prisoners-of-war on the German front. resulting complications in German-Japanese relations were soon The results of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact echoed through the apparent. second half of the 20th Century. To this day, apologies from Moscow It should also be remembered that, on March 19, 1939, Stalin about its persecution of Poland are non-existent. Case in point: delivered a speech to the 18th convention of the Soviet Communist Russia’s insistence that pilot error resulted in the death of President Party – a speech broadcast on Moscow radio. Stalin accused Great Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and 94 others, who were on route to Katyn Britain and France of trying to foment German and Japanese to attend an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Katyn attacks on the Soviet Union in order to dictate their conditions to massacre. the exhausted belligerents. Stalin then suggested a possibility of Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski (1921-2016) was a Polish-born polymath cooperation between National Socialist Germany and the Soviet and inventor with 50 patents to his credit. He was a civil and Union. This offer came as a complete surprise to Berlin. It provided industrial engineer by profession, educated in Poland, Belgium, and the Germans with the possibility of buying time by pretending to the United States. He was also a writer on Polish and European accept a permanent rapprochement with the Soviets. history, author of historical atlases, and a lexicographer. Buying time was important for Germany because Poland defended her sovereignty and refused to join Germany against the Soviet Union. By doing so Poland deprived the Berlin government of the 40 to 50 well-trained Polish divisions. Polish forces could have made up the deficiency in German manpower and together with 100 German divisions, would have been used in a decisive attack on Russia. The Soviet Union was the main target of the planned conquest of Slavic lands “for the next 1000 years.” When Poland refused to submit to either the German Nazis or the Soviets, the Berlin government started to gamble with a fake rapprochement with Moscow.1 Ominously, Hitler said to Jacob Burkhardt, commissioner of the League of Nations on August 11, 1939, that: “Everything I undertake is directed against Russia; if the West is too stupid and blind to grasp this, I shall be compelled to come to an agreement with the Russians, beat the West and then, after their defeat, turn against the Soviet Union with all my forces. I need the Ukraine so that they cannot starve me out as happened in the last war.” 2 Hitler called the coming conflict “the war of the engines” (“Motorenkrieg”). In reality the German army used 600,000 horses in addition to the 200,000 trucks, which were less dependable than the horses according to Stephen Badsey, “World War II Battle Plans” 2000, p. 96. In his review of Poland, SOE, and the Allies by Jozef Garlinski, author, historian, and reviewer Jan Peczkis said the Ribbentrop- Molotov pact had been far more than a tactical or protective move by the Russians: “Communist apologists sometimes claim that the Ribbentrop- Molotov pact had only been a clever move by the Soviets, to buy more time. Far from a mere nonaggression pact, it was a clear act of Communist-Nazi collaboration. The Soviets sent 900,000 tons of crude oil, 500,000 tons of iron ore, 500,000 tons of phosphates, and many other militarily-significant goods, to Nazi Germany (p. 40).” Continued next column --->

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November 2, 1942 - Stefanie Powers (Born) November 14, 1972 - Edyta Gorniak (Born) Stefania Federkiewicz, well-known by her stage name Edyta Górniak (born in Ziebice, Poland) is one of the most Stephanie Powers, starred in movies and television popular female singers of Polish pop music. She was the shows. Stephanie Powers is well known for her star of the musical Metro (“Subway”) - the most popular television series Hart to Hart with co-star Robert and longest running homegrown musical in Polish history. Wagner. November 15, 1980 - Pope John Paul II Visit to November 3, 1951 - Edward Murawinski (Born) West Germany (Event) Edward Murawinski was born in Jersey City, New On November 15, 1980, Pope John Paul II visited Jersey. He was formerly employed by the New West Germany. This historic occasion marked York Daily News as a cartoonist and a member the first visit of a pontiff to Germany in over 200 of the National Cartoonist Society. He attended years. the Manhattan School of Visual Arts and has been employed by the Daily News since he was November 16, 1603 - Augustyn Kordecki (Born) seventeen. Augustyn Kordecki led the historic defense of the November 4, 1937 - Loretta Swit (Born) sanctuary of Our Lady of Czestochowa during the Loretta Swit is a proud Polish American and Swedish Invasion from November 18th to December well-known actress of the stage and television. She 26th, 1655, prior to the cloister of the Pauline is best known for her portrayal of the character Major Fathers in Czestochowa, Poland. Margaret Houlihan on the television series M*A*S*H. November 17, 1954 - Tadeusz Banachiewicz (Died) November 5, 1530 - Jan Kochanowski (Born) Tadeusz Banachiewicz was a Polish astronomer, Jan Kochanowski was a Polish Renaissance poet and mathematician, and the director of the Krakow writer. He is recognized as one of the most important Observatory. Tadeusz Banachiewicz’s international poets before the 19th century. recognition came from his theory of cracovians - a matrix algebra that helped to solve several astronomical, geodesic, mechanical and mathematical November 6, 1755 - Stanislaw Staszic (Born) problems. A lunar crater is named after him. Stanislaw Staszic was a Catholic priest, philosopher, November 18, 1860 - Ignacy Paderewski (Born) statesman, geologist, scholar, poet, writer and leader of the Polish Enlightenment. He had a direct influence on Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and composer, the Third of May Constitution of 1791. became the most noted statesman of Poland to the United States during and after World War I. In 1919, after World War I, Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the November 7, 1944 - Joe Niekro (Born) first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland. Joe Niekro was a Major League Baseball Player and His heart is enshrined at the National Shrine of Our the brother of Hall of Famer, Phil Niekro. Joe Niekro Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, like his brother Phil, specialized in throwing the and his remains are buried in the crypt at St. John’s Cathedral in knuckleball. During the 1970’s and 80’s, the Niekro Warsaw, Poland. brothers combined for 539 total wins, making them the most successful brother combination in baseball November 19, 1925 - Zygmunt Bauman (Born) history. Joe’s son, Lance, is a former major league baseball player. Zygmunt Bauman (born in Poznan) is a Polish November 8, 1940 - Charles Kowal (Born) sociologist who, since 1971, has resided in England after being driven out of Poland by an anti-Semitic Charles Kowal is a Polish American astronomer who campaign, engineered by the Communist regime of discovered the two moons of Jupiter, Leda in 1974 and the time. Professor of sociology at the University of Themisto in 1975. Charles Kowal is also known for Leeds (and since 1990 emeritus professor), Bauman discovering many supernovas in other galaxies. has become best known for his analysis of the links between modernity and the Holocaust, and of postmodern consumerism. Died 2017. November 9, 1505 - Mikolaj Rej (Born) Mikolaj Rej was one of the best known writers and poets November 20, 1926 - Dr. Andrzej Shally (Born) of the Renaissance and was also a politician, musician Dr. Andrzej Wiktor Shally was a Polish-born and nobleman. The Polish Sejm pronounced 2005 as the endocrinologist who won the Nobel Prize in 1977 year of Mikolaj Rej, celebrating the 500th Anniversary of in Medicine for research work. Dr. Andrzej Shally his birth. developed a whole new realm of knowledge concerning the brain’s control over body chemistry. November 10, 1909 - Pawel Jasienica (Born) Pawel Jasienica was the pen-name of Leon Lech Beynar, November 21, 1920 - Stanley Musial (Born) a Polish non-academic historian, journalist, writer and Stanley Musial, nicknamed “Stan the Man”, was born soldier. Died 1970. on November 21, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played 1,890 baseball games as an outfielder and 1,016 games as a first baseman, but was known mainly as a left-handed consistent hitter. Musial won November 11, 1918 - Poland’s Independence several National League Most Valuable Player Awards Day (Event) and received Sports Illustrated magazine’s “Sportsman of the Year” In 1918 after World War I, Poland was award and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. reestablished as a sovereign country with the assistance of United States President Woodrow Wilson and the Allied Powers. November 22, 1950 - Gregory Luzinski (Born) Gregory Michael Luzinski was a former left fielder in Major League Baseball, nicknamed “The Bull”. He November 12, 1952 - Steve Bartkowski (Born) spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Steve Bartkowski was a well known quarterback Phillies. Still a fan favorite in Philadelphia, he opened for the National Football League. During his career “Bull’s Barbecue” in the Phillies’ new stadium, Bartkowski played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Citizens Bank Park. Los Angeles Rams and was All American Quarterback during his senior season in 1974 at the University of November 23, 1933 - Krzysztof Penderecki (Born) California. Krzysztof Penderecki is an internationally known composer and conductor of classical music. In 1980, November 13, 1806 - Emilia Plater (Born) Krzysztof Penderewski was commissioned by Solidarity to compose a special musical piece to accompany the Emilia Plater was a Polish freedom fighter who unveiling of the Gdansk Shipyard Memorial statue participated in the November Uprising of 1830. honoring those killed during the 1970 shipyard riots. Emilia Plater, who achieved the rank of Captain of an Infantry Unit, is considered a revolutionary, patriot and national hero not just in Poland, but View more historic reflections online at: also in Belarus and Lithuania. PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 12

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6 In Grateful Recognition to the following Co-Sponsors of the Pulaski Day Parade Line Up published in this Newspaper November 24, 1972 - Barry Potomski (Born) American Workers Radio Barry Potomski is a former professional ice hockey right AMK Glass, Inc. winger. He played 68 National Hockey League games: 59 with the Los Angeles Kings and 9 with the San Jose Michael and Donna Blichasz Sharks. Edward Chabalowski Copernicus Society of America Friends of Polonia November 25, 1985 - Ray Jablonski (Died) Edward & Maria Jodzio Ray Jablonski was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Karen Klauder / Klauder Family Cincinnati Reds and the New York Giants. Ray Kristine Kousmine Jablonski was elected to the National League All Star Casimir Kowalski Team in 1954. John & Cynthia Krakowiak & Family PECO November 26, 1855 - Adam Mickiewicz (Died) Polish American Heritage Association Adam Mickiewicz was known for his poem Pan Tadeusz and is considered one of Poland’s greatest Manayunk/Roxborough romantic poets. All of his greatest works were Polish National Alliance of U.S. of N.A. written in the Polish language. He is buried in Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Wawel Castle. Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union In Loving Memory of Joe & Irene Pomager November 27, 1958 - Artur Rodzinski (Died) RealPro Valuation/Robert Zogorski Artur Rodzinski was a Polish conductor of opera and Theresa B. Romanowski symphonic music. Rodzinski studied music in Lwów, Marion Blichasz Rott & Andrew Rott & Family and then law in Vienna, where he simultaneously & Daughter Gabriella & Son Andrew enrolled at the Academy of Music. He was associated Slabinski -Sucharski Funeral Home, Inc. with Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. SugarHouse Casino Syrena Auto Body Shop November 28, 1948 - Agnieszka Holland (Born) Sandra Tomaszewski & Agnieszka Holland is one of Poland’s most prominent filmakers. Agnieszka Holland is best known for her Edward C. Tomaszewski Inc. Funeral Home movie, Europa Europa, which brought her the Golden In Memory of Dorothy L. Walunas Globe Award and her second nomination for an Joseph Walunas Academy Award. WSFS Bank

November 29, 1830 - Polish Uprising (Event) The famous Polish Uprising of 1830 was a revolt against Russian rule in Poland which caused one of the largest waves of immigration in Polish history to France, the United States and several other countries around the world.

November 30, 1768 - Jedrzej Sniadecki (Born) Jedrzej Sniadecki was a Polish writer, physician, In Grateful Recognition to the following Patrons of the chemist and biologist. Sniadecki’s most important Pulaski Day and Heritage Month Events book was entitled The Beginnings of Chemistry, the published in this Newspaper first Polish-language chemistry textbook. It is believed that Jedrzej Sniadecki was the original discoverer of Dolores Bartosiewicz the element ruthenium in 1807. Joan & Joseph Batory Danuta & Marian Bielawiec For more information about Historic Reflectoins visit: Joan Ziomek Birely PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr Caroline Ciesielka Helen M. Cyzio Edward R. Czepulkowski, FD, Proprietor Polish Museum of America Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home America’s First Ethnic Museum Michael & Karen Hrabowski 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 Joyce & Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org James W. Kay Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the Richard & Dorothy Klimek & Family country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and Dr. Joan Lambert Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, In Memory of Dr. Maciej Lambert and historical and cultural displays. Wesley E. Musial, PNA Censor Bill & Beth Piszek Polish American Heritage Association “PAHA” Polish Beneficial Association Polish National Alliance Council 1, 106, 166 Camden County, New Jersey, Community Contact The Rose Group Pat Kwoka – 856-310-1783 Henry J. Rydzewski Email: [email protected] St. John Cantius Parish St. Joseph Church, Polish Apostolate of the Camden Diocese Paul & Anne Marie Wypijewski Syrena Auto Body Shop Polish American Heritage Association 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900 In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com View and Download a copy of the Polsh American News at: For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: PolishAmericanNews.com Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 13

From the Desk of Michael Blichasz American Workers Advocate Join Us in Promoting NOVEMBER as Host of Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. AMERICAN MADE MONTH & American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. 860 AM Radio, WWDB • Philadelphia, PA During the entire month of November, American Workers Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, the industries manufacturing and I welcome you to review the information from assembling products in the U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and my recent weekly commentaries and ask that add to a vibrant economy. you share this information with others. This is a national event and everyone is asked to participate. For more information, visit: AmericanMadeMonth.com. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com

America’s Consumers Are the Solution! For years, Americans saw American made items slowly being replaced with imported products. Consumers saw well-known American logos on the products, so they were confident reaching for the same brand name items. However, as the flood of imported products began to be discussed by America’s consumers, people American Workers Need You • Spread the Word! saw that many well-known American products were no longer made Listen to live or re-broadcasts of American Workers Radio at: AmericanWorkersRadio.com For more information, contact Michael Blichasz at: [email protected] in America. As consumers began to speak up, store managers were telling customers that the products they were selling were the same brands and same quality, and that they were saving a lot of money “American Made Month” by purchasing imported items. They were really stretching the truth. Quite frankly, the businesses During the entire month of November, American Workers that outsourced production to Radio will expand its efforts to promote America’s businesses, foreign countries and shipped the the industries manufacturing and assembling products in the products to the United States for U.S.A., and the jobs that employ Americans and add to a vibrant sale were the ones saving money, economy. This is a national event and everyone is asked to not America’s consumers. National participate. and local distributors benefited most from imported products and American Made Month will highlight American workers in hoped that America’s consumers would continue their buying habits all professions and focus on ways for America’s consumers to forever and that the “look at labels” campaign would be short lived. circulate more of their money in America’s economy by supporting Fortunately, efforts like American Workers Need You and American products and services provided by American workers. Workers Radio have been uniting millions of Americans who are now During November, 2019, American Made Month will promote focused on changing the imbalance of products sold in America. efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, state As America’s consumers see what has been happening to and national businesses that manufacture, assemble, promote, America’s industries from outsourcing manufacturing they no longer distribute and sell American made items. want the United States to be a sales point for foreign made items Brief Schedule: and are behind the campaign to restore at least a 50% balance of all products sold in the United States being made in the United States 1. Friday, November 1st, Saturday, November 2nd and again. Sunday, November 3rd, go out of your way to support National Small Business Weekend, which is held the first full Supporting American made helps many levels of workers weekend of every month. representing small and large businesses, non-union and union, and the self employed. The fact of the matter is that we already have 2. November 5th is National Election Day, an opportunity to companies all over the United States up and running and ready to vote for political leaders who support efforts to expand the accept purchase orders to manufacture the products we use most American Made campaign and jobs for Americans from the often to compete with the products now being imported. self-employed to individuals employed by major corporations. Thanks for spreading the word. We need your help! 3. Weekend of November 8th, 9th & 10th, promote American Made items, list the places where they are sold with a focus Let’s Continue to Support One Another! on the items that will make great gifts for the holidays. As we continue to promote the Buy American Made Campaign, we 4. November 11th, Veterans Day, a time to honor veterans see and hear about Americans having more job opportunities which and promote jobs for America’s veterans and all American allow them to support themselves and expand their job skills. Part of workers. our campaign has been directed to restore the Trades and Vocational 5. November, 28th, Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks Arts programs in America’s schools so that graduates are properly and unite our family, friends and neighbors to support the prepared with the skills that are needed by America’s employers. Buy American Made Campaign and jobs for American workers. With more than 10,000 6. Friday, November 29th, Black Friday, a time to focus on Americans retiring from the workforce American Made EVERYTHING, so American made businesses every day, it is clear that more benefit. graduates with knowledge of modern 7. November 30th, Small Business Saturday, a national day career skills are needed to help event to support America’s small businesses and another businesses expand in the United opportunity to seek out American made products. States. For many years we have urged School Boards all over America 8. November 29th and 30th, the last days of American Made to expand job training programs in Month is an opportunity to consider what more can be done junior and senior high schools. With to make the balance of the holiday shopping season a success the new school season at hand, it is good to hear that a growing for the businesses manufacturing, assembling, promoting, number of schools are offering career programs to students. However, distributing and selling American Made Products. we need to focus more on Trade and Vocational Arts programs to Mark your calendar and spread the word so November insure that America’s employers always have more than enough “American Made Month” will be a great success. graduates ready to join the workforce. To insure that job training programs continue to increase, contact your local school board so they hear the concerns of the people who Find pay the taxes that support local schools. While shopping for school supplies look for American made items and speak up in support “Made in America” of Made in the U.S.A. products so that store owners, investors, Products from your managers and employees hear the concerns of their customers. Kindly spread the word and thanks for your participation. iPhone and access American Workers Create and Save American Jobs online at: Radio. 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www.PSFCU.com October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 15 Polonia Bids Farewell to Zdzislaw John Krakowiak Polonia Bids Farewell to (1925-2019) Dr. Stefan Walery Schwann Zdzislaw John Krakowiak of On Monday, August 26, 2019, Dr. Warminster, PA passed away peacefully Stefan Walery Schwann passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Ann’s peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded Choice, Warminster, PA. He was 94. by his loving family. Dr. Schwann, who maintained a full New York State Medical John was born June 29, 1925 in License to this day, was a man of many Belchatow, Poland to the late Józef accomplishments. A summary of his life and Pelagia (Knul) Krakowiak. He is listed below: will be sadly missed by his beloved and devoted wife of 65 years Jane Born in Poland, Dr. Stefan Walery (Miczenski), son John (Cynthia), Schwann was a Professor of Medicine daughter Arlene (Andrew) Cymerman, at the Academy of Medicine in Gdansk, grandchildren Teresa (Gary) Roach, his wife, Grazyna Anna Schwann, was Joseph (Catherine) Cymerman, Mary (Michael) King, Monica a PhD. in Pharmacology. After (Benjamin) Kostenbader, Anna (Brian Ashleson) Krakowiak, Michael refusing to join the communist party Cymerman, Rose (Joshua) Wood, and 3 great grandsons Abram in the late 1960’s, they were effectively Kostenbader, Elliott King, and Luke Cymerman. marginalized. In September of 1971, both Stefan and Grazyna Schwann embarked on family trip to Bangladesh. When their ship He was preceded in death by newborn brother Józef Krakowiak docked in Hamburg, the Schwann’s walked off the ship with 2 small and sister Irena Morkis. children and a duffle bag of worldly possessions, seeking political John grew up in Belchatow, Poland attending the local elementary asylum with the American Embassy on Labor Day 1971. In December school until 7th grade when schools were closed due to the Nazi of 1971, after being granted asylum by the US embassy in Hamburg German invasion on September 1, 1939. He worked with his father the Schwann family landed at JFK on a Pan Am flight. 2019 marks making harnesses and saddles to support the family. In January the 48th anniversary of their entrance to America. 1943 he was conscripted to the German Post Office as a mail carrier. Dr. Stefan Schwann was a Professor at the Academy of Medicine During this time, he became a member of the resistance group Polish in Gdansk until he came to the U.S. in 1971. He worked for Home Army (Armia Krajowa, AK). His alias was “Kruk” (Raven). the Department of Cardiology in Downstate Medical Center, NY John was among a group of Belchatow AK members arrested on for several years and studied for his U.S. Medical License. Dr. May 22, 1944. He was sentenced to slave labor and sent to the Schwann was then offered a position as Medical Director at Mauthausen Concentration Camp in Austria. Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, which became Wyeth. Dr. Schwann was May 5, 1945 is the date John considered his “second birth” when the instrumental in bringing the first life saving medication class of Beta U.S. 3rd Army under General George Patton liberated Mauthausen. Blocker (Inderal) and Premarin (hormone replacement therapy for He joined a U.S. Civil Guard Company and served in Kulmbach, menopausal women) to the United States and European market in Bavaria until Christmas 1946. Through German civilians who the late 1970’s. befriended him he was hired by a Mercedes-Benz agency where he Historically of interest, is that Stefan is the lineage of Theodor apprenticed and received his diploma as an auto mechanic at the Schwann (December 7, 1810 - January 11, 1882), a physician end of 1949. and physiologist. His most significant contribution to biology is On March 11, 1950 John arrived in the United States via Ellis considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals. Other Island under the sponsorship of a Philadelphia couple. After living in major contributions include the discovery of “Schwann cells” in the the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia he found his soul mate and peripheral nervous system, the discovery and study of pepsin, the married Jane on September 27, 1953 at St. Adalbert Roman Catholic discovery of the organic nature of yeast, and the invention of the term Church. “metabolism”. Stefan gave many talks and presentations on Theodor The newlyweds first settled in Mayfair (St. Timothy’s Parish) and and was extremely proud of his lineage. then moved in February 1970 to Rhawnhurst (Resurrection of Our Both Stefan and Grazyna Schwann were active in Polish American Lord Parish). life in New York. Stefan was active in the Polish Medical Association Working for himself was fulfilled in 1956 when he opened JK Auto (also known as Medicus) and received the Gold Medal under the Repair on Tilton Street in Philadelphia and then moving to Pratt founding President Dr. John Danek. Street in 1961. In 1974 John sold the shop and continued to work He is survived by his loving wife, Grazyna Anna Schwann, as an auto mechanic at Frank’s Servicenter in Southampton, PA his son, Thomas A. Schwann, MD (Chief of Cardiac Surgery at until his retirement in 1987. University of Massachusetts at Baystate) and his daughter, Nanette Still keeping his hand in fixing cars, John restored a 1967 M. Schwann, MD (Professor and Vice Chair of Anesthesiology at Camaro R/S S/S Convertible in much need of repair. He completely Lehigh Valley Health Network), as well as his five grandchildren, the disassembled the car, not a nut or bolt left in place but a bare shell. youngest matriculating today as a freshman at Columbia University. After 8 years, the Camaro was ready to show off her beauty at several car shows with the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, NJ Region and even the Southampton Days Parade. In Memory of In August 1969, John took Jane, John and Arlene to visit Poland and to meet family and friends he had to leave behind because of the Mary Romanowski war. He and Jane returned 9 more times to Poland. They enjoyed wonderful trips together especially their trip to Italy which was January 15, 1915 • November 25, 2006 highlighted with an audience with Pope John Paul II. Offered by Daughter In September 1993, the Polish Government honored John with the Auschwitz Medal and the Partisan Medal recognizing what the Theresa Romanowski Polish Home Army AK had done to make Poland free, not only of German occupation, but also of communism. He felt it also honored his friends who lost their young lives in the fight for freedom and political independence for Poland. In 2012, John received the Polish American Cultural Center Museum Belchatow AK Medal of Honor in recognition of his distinguished 308 Walnut Street – Philadelphia, PA 19106 – (215) 922-1700 dedication to the traditions and values of the Polish Home Army. Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com In July 2006, John and Jane moved to Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA and became members of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated Warminster, PA. John was a member of the AC Garden Club and Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends continue to enjoyed growing tomatoes, porzeczki (currents), and flowers in his help maintain the Polish American Cultural Center Museum plot in the rear of the community. Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia. The John will be remembered for his tremendous work ethic, working Museum promotes public awareness of Polish history and heritage on cars, ability to fix anything, or doing home improvement projects and welcomes tourists from across the United States and around but most importantly for his deep love of God, family, and country. the world who visit the Exhibit Hall during their tour of Historic Family visitation and viewing was held at Decker Funeral Home, Philadelphia. There is a Memorial Gift Donation Form located in Warminster, PA on Friday, September 13 and on Saturday, on the front page of PolishAmericaCenter.com (memorial September 14 from 10-11:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial was donation link) celebrated at the Cemetery Chapel at Our Lady of Czestochowa Memorial Gift Obituary Notice Shrine, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA on Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 pm. John was laid to rest at Our Lady of Czestochowa We would appreciate our members and supporters having the Cemetery. Polish American Cultural Center listed as a suggested charity in obituary notices. Kindly list the following text in the obituary In Memory of notice - Memorial donations in the name of the deceased can be made to the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Dorothy L. Walunas Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. For additional information, contact the Museum, Monday through Friday between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. From Joseph S. Walunas (215) 922-1700. October / November 2019, Polish American News - Page 16 Bulletin Board The Polish American Congress Encourages All to Support Our Area Activities!

Sunday, September 29 - St. Mary Polish American Society Polish Harvest Festival, TK Club, 521 East Hector Street, Conshohocken, Looking for homemade POLISH food PA, 12 Noon to 5 P.M. Live Polka music, Polish food, games of that will send your taste buds SOARING? chance and much more. Info call Dorothy Swedkowski 610-630-0861. Visit Sunday, September 29 - Polka Dance, Evergreen Country Club, CZERW’S KIELBASY 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA, 2 to 6 P.M. Music by The Boys from In the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Baltimore Band. Info call 610-944-7501. 3370 Tilton Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 Friday, October 4 & Saturday, October 5 - Annual Harvest Fest, 215-423-1707 St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Road, Hamburg, PA, food, games, raffles For over 80 years, Czerw’s has and much more. Friday, 4 to 9 PM, Music by Flamin’ Dick & The Hot been the purveyors of Rods Oldies Band. Saturday, 12 noon to 9 P.M. with music by the old-fashioned Polish foods. Using Golden Tones Polka Band from 1 to 4 P.M. A Polka Mass will begin the “Old World” technique, our at 4:30 P.M. & more music until 9 P.M. Info call 610-562-7657. kielbasa is smoked in traditional Sunday, October 6 - Pulaski Parade steps off at 12 Noon from brick-oven smokehouses. 19th and the Parkway. Free seating at Logan Circle in the area of Kielbasa is made and smoked television coverage on WPVI-TV6 ABC, 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Info call fresh daily!! Rest assured you 215-922-1700. are receiving the HIGHEST quality foods from us. None of our products contain artificial fillers or preservatives. Sunday, October 13 - Capitol City Polka Dancers Association Fall Polka Dance, Monaghan Township Fire Hall, 245 West Siddonsburg Road, Dillsburg, PA. Music by Joe Stanky & the Cadets Band from 2 to 6 P.M. Call Polly 717-774-1031. Sunday, October 20 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the National Shrine of Polish Language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Our Lady of Czestochowa Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Romuald “Aldek” Roman will talk about his book “My Benjamin Franklin.” Info call “America’s Czestochowa” 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Free. Pauline Fathers and Brothers Sunday, October 20 - Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by the Swing Masters 654 Ferry Road Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Doylestown, PA 18901 Sunday, October 20 - Polka Dance, St. Benedict Family Life Center, Telephone: 215-345-0600 2020 Chestnut Hill Rd., Mohnton, PA. Music by Lenny Gomulka & The Chicago Push, 12:30 to 5 P.M. Info/tickets call 610-856-1006. Internet: PolishShrine.com Sunday, October 27 - Fall Polka Party, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 2 to 6 P.M. Music by Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men. Info/reservations call John 2535-37 Castor Avenue (Castor & Aramingo) Wisniewski 215-906-1825. Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531 Sunday, November 3 - Polka Dance, Nativity B.V.M. Church Hall, 211 Grace Street, Reading, PA, 1 to 6 P.M. Music by Dynabrass Stop in and ask for a frequent dinner card Band. Food and drinks will be available. No BYOB or BYOF. Info Your 11th Meal Free! call Ellen 610-207-7875 or Cindy 610-914-5785. There’s No Place Like The Neighborhood Friday, November 8 & Saturday, November 9, Christmas Bazaar, St. John Cantius Hall, 4435 Almond Street, in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Friday, 6 to 9 P.M., Saturday, 4 to 9 P.M. Polish food, game wheels, pictures with Santa, Christmas Shop and much more. Info call 215-535-6667. Saturday, November 9 - Capitol City Polka Dancers Association Polka Dance, Monaghan Township Fire Hall, 245 West Siddonsburg Road, Dillsburg, PA, 5 to 9 P.M. Music by Polka Method Band. Call Polly 717-774-1031. Sunday, November 17 - Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by the Continentals Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Saturday, December 7 - Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter & Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia Christmas Gala, Spring Mill Country Club, Ivyland, PA, 6 to 11 P.M. Cocktails, dinner and music by the Krystof Medyna Group. Info call Marie The Polish American Congress Hejnosz 215-487-0221. Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the Polish American News and our community-wide efforts Sunday, December 8 - Christmas Bazaar, St. Stanislaus Hall, 3rd and Fitzwater Streets, South Philadelphia, 12 Noon to 4 P.M. Games Kindly check one of the following of chance, food and much more. Info call rectory 215-468-1922. and return with your remittance: 2020 Everyone invited! ___ Supportive Membership ___ Polish American News Supporter Sunday, December 8 - Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk-Roxborough Traditional Polish Wigilia Dinner, St. Individual $50.00 ____ Family $60.00 ____ Josaphat Church Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk, 3 P.M., doors As a supporter I understand I will receive a one-year subscription to the open 2 P.M. Info call Helen Cyzio 215-482-3040. Polish American News, published 6 times per year. Sunday, December 8 - Polka Dance, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by the Shoreliners Band, Name ______2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Address ______Saturday, December 14 - Polish Christmas Open House, Polish American Cultural Center Musem, 308 Walnut Street, historic City ______State ______Zip ______

Philadelphia, 11 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 11 A.M. snacks & refreshments, Email ______12:15 P.M. Magic Show, 1 P.M. visit by Sw. Mikolaj and singing of koledy. Everyone is invited. Free Admission. Info call 215-922-1700. Make check payable and mail to: Polish American Congress 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Polish American Heritage Month Greetings For more information call the PAC at (215) 739-3408. from Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. View and print the Polish American News at: Krzyzanowski Foundation PolishAmericanNews.com