POLISH AMERICAN news August / September 2014

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 10) Poland was home for the majority of Europe’s Jews for over 800 marking the beginning of World War II. Poland was the fi rst years. Hitler’s plan was to exterminate the Jews as well as work country to resist Nazi expansion in Europe. the Polish people to death. 2) On September 17, 1939 . . . Soviet Russian troops attacked 11) Because Poland was the home to the majority of Europe’s Poland on its east border. This was a shock to the Polish Nation, Jews, the Nazis constructed their concentration camps in since Poles never expected the Russians to unite with Nazi occupied Poland where they hoped to conceal from the world forces in violation of their non-aggression pact. the atrocities they were committing. 3) Throughout the invasion of Poland, the people fought 12) In the Spring of 1940, Soviet authorities murdered 15,000 courageously against the Nazi Germans and the Russian army, Polish offi cers and intellectuals, 4,000 found in Russia’s Katyn but their armed forces were not equipped to withstand the Forest, and the gravesites of others still unknown. combined might of their invaders. 13) During World War II, six million Polish citizens were 4) On September 28, 1939 . . . Warsaw fell to Nazi German forces slaughtered in camps; 3 million Polish Christians and 3 million after long and hard fought battles. This marked the beginning of Polish Jews. the Polish underground resistance which was active throughout 14) Poland suffered the greatest loss of life of all Nazi occupied the war. countries during World War II. 5) During the invasion of Poland, 200,000 men were killed or 15) General Wladyslaw Sikorski headed the Polish government-in wounded in battle. More than 600,000 Polish soldiers became exile from headquarters in France, allowing Poland to remain prisoners of war held by Russian and German troops. recognized as a nation during the Nazi occupation. 6) Intending to reduce Poland to a nation of slaves, Hitler planned 16) Throughout the war, extensive underground activities by the to eradicate any existence of Polish heritage and culture. After Polish people, including the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, hindered the occupation of Poland, Nazi German soldiers slaughtered Nazi efforts to exterminate the Polish nation and its culture, thousands of Poland’s intellectuals and clergy, trying to void while also helping to save hundreds of thousands of Poland’s the country of its leaders. Jews. 7) Following the opening months of World War II, Poland’s western 17) During the Nazi occupation of Poland, it was a major crime territories were annexed to Nazi Germany and the eastern punishable by death to help anyone, especially Jews, being territories annexed to Soviet Russia. pursued by the Nazi forces. Despite those rules the Polish 8) Soviet authorities deported 1.7 million Poles to Russian labor people helped hundreds of thousands of their fellow camps where over one million people died from starvation and countrymen escape death and the terror of Nazi forces. overwork. For more information, visit the World War II Exhibit at the 9) Several thousand Polish soldiers escaped and formed fi ghting Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street in units to continue the struggle for Poland’s independence and Historic Philadelphia, PA. participated extensively in France, the Battle of Britain, Monte There is also additional information along with photos on pages Cassino and Normandy. 8 and 9 of this newsletter.

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Join the Read the Polish American News Online at: Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 2 Museum’s Historic Refl ections Project August / 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. Polish American Cultural Center For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Museum Gift Shop refl ections for the months of August and September. Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Historic Refl ections Project Part 1 For an order form, call the Gift Shop, Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. and a form will be mailed to you. August 1, 1943 - Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (Executed by Nazis) If you are on the Internet, there is an order form you can download. The Eleven Sisters of the Holy Family of Visit the Museum Gift Shop on the Internet at: Nazereth were arrested and executed by Nazi soldiers in Nowogrodek, Poland, in 1943. PolishAmericanCenter.com The sisters, who administered an orphanage Items are shipped United Parcel Service or Priority Mail in Nowogrodek, were taken to the outer limits of the town, shot and buried in a common grave. For more information call (215) 922-1700. August 2, 1940 - Kosciuszko Squadron #303 was formed All Major Credit Cards are accepted. Consider the Gift Shop The Polish pilots of the Kosciuszko for that special gift for a family member or friend. 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 3, 1924 - Joseph Conrad (Died) Jozef Korzeniowski, better known as Joseph Conrad, is Polish Museum of America an internationally respected author in the Polish and English languages. He is known for his works Lord America’s First Ethnic Museum Jim and Heart of Darkness. 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 773-384-3352, ext. 104 • PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org August 4, 1904 - Witold Marian Gombrowicz (Born) Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the Witold Marian Gombrowicz was a Polish novelist country’s fi rst and largest ethnic museums. Polish and and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and and historical and cultural displays. 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. Syrena Auto Body Shop August 5, 1981 - Polish American Heritage Month (Founding) 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900 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 United States. You can hear the program anytime from: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com.

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.

For more information about Historic Refl ectoins visit: PA Consumer Registration #PA010759 PolishAmericanCenter.org/hr August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 3

You’re Invited To Join Our Celebrations “49th Annual” Thursday, October 2, 2014, 11 A.M. to 12 Noon live Radio Proclamation Ceremony Broadcast on Polish American Festival 860 AM Radio from the Polish American Cultural Center, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Philadelphia. Aug. 30, 31 & Sept. 1 (Labor Day Weekend) & Sept. 6, 7, 2014 Join us as we mark the 406th Anniversary of the The National Shrine of First Polish Settlers in America, 81st Anniversary Sat. Aug. 30th of the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, 33rd Radosc - Joy Our Lady of Czestochowa Anniversay of National Polish American Heritage Month and the 26th The Tempos 654 Ferry Road - Doylestown, PA Tony’s Polka Band Anniversary of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum. D.J. Grzegorz www.PolishShrine.com Following the broadcast at 12 Noon, a Polish Celebration Luncheon will take place in the Museum Exhibit Hall. Everyone is welcome. For Sat. Sept. 6th more information call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700. Sun. Aug. 31st $12.00 Radosc - Joy Rick Gazda & His Orchestra Saturday, October 4, 2014, Pulaski Central Jersey Wind Ensemble Per Person The Boys Dinner Dance at Polanka Park Kombinatorzy Admission Mike Niemiec Variety Band Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road in The Tempos Combo Includes: DJ Grzegorz Bensalem, PA. Cocktails at 5 P.M., John Gora & Korona Dinner 6 P.M. For reservations and Free Parking information call Jean McCloskey at: Midway Rides Mon. Sept. 1st Stage Shows Sun. Sept 7th (215) 425-4783. (LABOR DAY) Special Events Polish American String Band Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Parade John Gora & Gorale Svitanya For info call: Committee will gather for the 9:30 A.M. Mass Polka Family TKO at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th John Stevens & Double Shot 215-345-0600 Walt Wagner & His Orchestra and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center Lenny Gomulka Joe Stanky & the Cadets City Philadelphia, followed by the Pulaski Tribute Program, 10:30 A.M. at the Kopernik Throughout the Festival, you can also enjoy: Monument, Torun Triangle Park 18th & the Parkway, Center City, Philadelphia, PA. • Gorale (Polish Highlanders) • Polish Warriors • Dozynki (Harvest Festival) • Polish WWII Reenactors Sunday, October 5, 2014, Pulaski Day • Polskie Wesele (Polish Wedding) • Banner of Jasna Gora Parade steps off at 12:15 P.M. from 20th and • Cooking Demonstrations • Winged Horsemen the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Free seating Master of Ceremony: Teresa Wojcik will be available at Logan Circle in the area of television parade coverage on WPVI TV 6, ABC Polish Folk Dance Groups will perform to be broadcast from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. during the festival. This year the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia marks its 81st Anniversary Festival Hours • 12 Noon to 8 P.M. 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 Polish American Radio Program 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America at Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware 7 days a week since 1925 Jamestown, Virginia on October 1, 1608. We are proud to acknowledge Raymond Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM Wyszynski as our Grand Marshal, who was Local News, Music, Special Features and News from Poland selected by the Polish American Congress in in the Polish Language with Hostess Barbara Ilnicka recognition of his many years of participation with the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA Thursday 11:45 A.M. - 860 AM District, the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia Pauline Fathers Radio Program and supporter of organizations in Polonia. from Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA in the Polish Language Congratulations are Saturday Variety Program extended to Marian Szumal who was 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM selected by the Polish In English hosted by Michael Blichasz American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - 860 AM District, as the 2014 Philadelphia Pulaski Day Parade Military Marshal. Marian Polish Language Variety Program Szumal is the Commander of the Polish with hostess Barbara Ilnicka Army Veterans Post #12, an active Sunday 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. - 860 AM member of the Polish American Congress, Polish National Alliance and many other Polonia Today organizations. More information about with producer & host Debbie Majka our Military Marshal will be printed in Sunday 2:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - 860 AM the October issue of the Polish American Fr. Justin Radio Program News. For more information call the Polish American Congress, Eastern Listen to re-broadcasts 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week Pennsylvania District offi ce in Philadelphia at: (215) 739-3408 or on the Internet at: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com call the Museum at: (215) 922-1700. Order your Pulaski Day Parade T-Shirts at: PulaskiDayParade.com

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August 15, 1935 - Waldemar Baszanowski (Born) POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, USA Waldemar Baszanowski, a famous Polish An American Veterans Organization weightlifter, won gold medals at Olympic which is open to ALL Honorably competitions in 1964 and 1968, as well as five Discharged American Veterans. world weightlifting championships. Organized in 1920 to serve American August 16, 1905 - Marian Rejewski (Born) Veterans of Polish Descent chartered Marian Rejewski was one of a three man team of by Act of Congress. mathematicians that cracked the German Enigma code There are Members and Posts in 14 during World War II. Rejewski’s fellow mathematicians and cryptologists were Jerzy Rozycki and Henryk states with at-large members in many Zygalski who were recognized in past historic more states. reflections. Contact Deputy Membership Director Fred Thomas August 17, 1896 - Robert Chodasiewicz (Died) to see how you can become part of the largest ethnic veterans organization in the USA, or how to form a Post Robert Chodasiewicz, a Polish military officer, offered in your area. Email: [email protected] his service to the Union Army during the American Civil War. Robert Chodasiewicz served with distinction Visit the National Website at www.plav.org and upon completion of the war, immigrated to The PLAV, USA is among the leaders in Argentina. service to the veteran & family. 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 Krakus Meat Market was one of the most interesting writers of the post war generation. The major theme in his works is the A Complete Polish Super Market connection between art and reality. Home Made Kielbasa - Imported Items from Poland

August 19, 2002 - Marek Kotanski (Died) 3150 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA Marek Kotanski was a Polish psychologist who Telephone: (215) 426-4336 • Internet: KrakusMarket.com practiced social work in Poland helping the sick, poor and homeless. Kotanski started many successful programs which still operate today.

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 Visit us on the Internet at: Doylestown, PA. PolishAmericanCenter.com August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 5

“October” Polish American Heritage Month Committee PAC Youth Committee Update National Headquarters: Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 Get the YOUNG PEOPLE involved! Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com The Polish American Congress would like to encourage you to Plan For A Successful Celebration consider enrolling your children in one of the Philadelphia-area Dear Members, Friends and Supporters, youth groups listed below. They welcome participants from all area public and parochial schools. Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jameston, VA, Polish people have been an important part of America’s history and St. Adalbert Polish Language School (Saturdays) Classes are culture. In 2014, Polish Americans will mark the 33rd Anniversary held in the Our Lady Help of Christians Building, Allegheny of the founding of Polish American Heritage Month, an event Avenue and Chatham Street, in the Port Richmond section of which began in Philadelphia, PA, and became a national celebration Philadelphia. Students from 1st to 8th grade, as well as adults. of Polish history, culture and pride. During 2014, we will also mark For info call Danuta Eichler at (267) 251-3776. the 406th Anniversary of the First Polish Settlers in America and Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School (Saturdays) Classes the 235th Anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, are held in the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road in Father of the American Cavalry. Northeast Philadelphia. Students from lst to 8th grade, as well as You are asked to spread the word about Polish American Heritage adults. For info call Debbie Majka at (215) 627-1391. Month events in your local community and invite people to view the St. John Cantius Polish Language School (Fridays) Classes are information on PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com, including: held in St. John Cantius Hall, Almond and Orthodox Streets in • First Polish Settlers in America the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia from 5 to 8 P.M. For info call Ewa Jasz at (215) 888-7769. • History of General Casimir Pulaski Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School (Saturdays) • 2014 Coloring Contest Classes are held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of • Things to Do During October “Polish American Heritage Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. For info call Kasia Axsom at Month” (267) 218-3846. • Polish American Heritage Month Posters Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo” Philadelphia - Port • Tracing Your Heritage Richmond (Saturdays) Our Lady Help of Christians Building, Allegheny Avenue and Chatham Street, Port Richmond section of • Recent Editions of the Polish American News Philadelphia. The scouts welcome boys and girls between 6 and • Some Reasons Why Polish Americans are Important to 20 years of age. For info call Kasia Przybycien at (267) 456-2508. America Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo” Philadelphia - There is always something happening in the Polish American Bridesburg (1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month) St. John Cantius community across the United States. It’s great to see that Polish Hall, Almond & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of American history and pride are well represented in the “Great Philadelphia. For info call Krzysztof Mozdzionek at Mosaic of America.” One way that you can help us spread the (215) 713-4808, or Jagoda Rojek at (215) 639-2147. word is by welcoming family and friends to join the Museum’s email Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group list. The guest book registration form is on the front page of the For info call Anthony & Kathy Boccella at (610) 539-3699. Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com. For more information about youth activities in the Philadelphia As you read the articles in the Polish American News, we ask area, call the Polish American Congress Youth Committee, that you spread the word to others. Your participation is always Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Call appreciated. Best wishes to you and yours for an enjoyable Polish (215) 922-1700. American Heritage Month celebration! If you need additional information, contact the committee at the telephone number listed above, or email us at: [email protected]. Place Your Salute in the October Edition of the Polish American News

Sto Lat! - May You Live a Hundred Years! Dear Members and Friends: Often sung at birthdays and name days in Poland, much like The celebration of Polish American Heritage Month during October “Happy Birthday” in the United States, “Sto Lat” is more versatile and the annual Pulaski Day Observance will soon be upon us. Each as it can be also heard at special events such as anniversaries, year the Polish American Congress coordinates several activities to patriotic events and award ceremonies. Below is a Polish and celebrate Polish American Heritage Month in our area. English version for you to enjoy. At this time we are asking you to help support these efforts by placing your Heritage Month Salute in the October edition of the Polish American News. As you know, the majority of the events sponsored by the Polish American Congress are not fundraisers. They are held to commemorate important events, celebrate our heritage, work with our youth and keep our people united. All of these events, however, cost a tremendous amount of money, and to help make them a reality, we need your financial support at this time. Your salute in our newsletter will help us not only sponsor our October Newsletter, but will also help us with other events throughout the month. Kindly respond by using the form below. We need your help to make Polish American Heritage Month a success. Kindly reply today. Special Edition Newsletter Committee

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August 22, 1939 - Carl Yastrzemski (Born) September 2, 1969 - Chris Kuzneski (Born) Carl Yastrzemski was a Major League baseball player Chris Kuzneski is a New York Times bestselling and the hitting star of the Boston Red Sox. Yastrzemski, American author. Born in Indiana, PA, he currently won the Triple Crown in 1967, hitting .326, with 44 lives in Tampa, FL. Kuzneski played football at home runs and 121 RBI’s. 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 August 23, 1778 - Jozef Hoene-Wronski (Born) translated into more than 15 languages. Jozef Hoene-Wronski was a Polish mathematician, September 3, 1951 - Edward Krzyzowski (Died) philosopher, economist, lawyer and military officer who Captain Edward Krzyzowski of the U.S. Army’s 2nd served under General Thaddeus Kosciuszko during the Infantry Regiment was killed in action on this date in Polish Insurrection of 1794. 1951 during the Korean War. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for providing August 24, 1975 - Ed Halicki (No Hitter) cover that allowed his unit to escape Communist encirclement. Ed Halicki is a former Major League baseball pitcher, who on this day in 1975, threw a no hitter for the San September 4, 1809 - Juliusz Slowacki (Born) Francisco Giants against the New York Mets in a 6-0 Juliusz Slowacki was a poet and playwright who wrote victory. “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 August 25, 1905 - Helena Kowalska (Born) Polish poets such as Krasinski, Norwid, and Ujejski. Helena Kowalska entered the convent in Krakow, Poland. His ashes were laid to rest in the Royal Crypt in Wawel Her convent name was Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska Castle. and through her visions, she brought about the Divine Mercy devotions which have now spread around the September 5, 1936 - Bill Mazeroski (Born) world. Sr. Faustina Kowalska was canonized a saint of Bill Mazeroski played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Catholic Church. was an outstanding defensive second baseman. He won the Gold Glove Award eight times. His lead-off August 26, 2011 - Our Lady of Czestochowa homer in the bottom of the 9th inning of the 7th game (Feast Day) of the World Series in 1960 ranks as one of baseball’s On this Feast day, Polish people all over the world greatest moments. Mazeroski’s homer gave the Pirates honor Our Lady of Czestochowa as the patroness a 10-9 win over the Yankees for the World Series Championship. of Poland. Celebrations are held at the Shrine in Czestochowa, Poland, the Shrine in Doylestown, September 6, 1908 - Korczak Ziolkowski (Born) PA, and hundreds of places named after the beloved Korczak Ziolkowski’s master work of a monument Czarna Madonna (Black Madonna). to Chief Crazy Horse is continued by his family after his death in the Black Hills of South Dakota. When August 27, 1890 - Polish Union of the United completed, Ziolkowski’s monument to Chief Crazy States of America (Founded) Horse will be 563 feet high by 641 feet long, making it the largest sculpture in the world. The Polish Union of the United States of America was a fraternal organization started by Msgr. Majer in St. Paul, MI in 1890. The September 7, 1939 - Brave Soldiers (Surrendered) organization is now headquartered in Wilkes- The brave Polish soldiers under Major Sucharski Barre, PA and promotes the well-being of its were forced to surrender at the Polish Naval Depot members as well as Polish culture and pride. in Westerplatte after seven days of desperate defense and inflicting heavy casualties on the invading Nazi German army. Poland continued to fight its invaders August 28, 1932 - Franciszek Zwirko throughout World War II. (Won Aviation Award) Franciszek Zwirko was a prominent Polish sport and September 8, 1230 - Erazmus Vitello (Born) military aviator. Along with Stanislaw Wigura, he won Erazmus Ciolek Vitello was a Polish Friar, theologian the international air contest “Challenge 1932”. and scientist. Vitello is known for his work in psychology and especially optics. The Vitello Crater August 29, 1756 - Jan Sniadecki (Born) on the earth’s moon is named after this early scientist. 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 September 9, 2004 - Rose Gacioch (Died) in the study of probability. Rose Gacioch was a pioneer in women’s professional baseball and one of the inspirations for ‘A League of August 30, 1902 - Jozef Bochenski (Born) Their Own,’ the all American professional women’s baseball league started during World War II. Jozef Maria Bochenski was a Polish Dominican logician and philosopher. He took part in the 1920 campaign against Bolshevik Russia, served as September 10, 1957 - Pawel Huelle (Born) Chaplain to Polish troops in WWII and fought as a Pawel Huelle, of Gdansk, Poland, is a famous prose soldier at the Battle of Monte Cassino. After the war writer. He graduated from Gdansk University. He Jozef Bochenski held many academic chairs at various worked for the press service of the Solidarity trade educational institutions and is a noted philosopher of union, was a teacher of philosophy and history, and the “Cracow Circle.” served as director of Polish Television in Gdansk from 1994 to 1999. Pawel Huelle’s famous work is Weiser August 31, 1980 - Solidarity (Born) Dawidek which was made into a film. The Polish Trade Union “Solidarity” was led by electrician Lech Walesa in the Baltic seaport of September 11, 1975 - Markus Klepaski (Born) Gdansk, Poland. Solidarity was the catalyst that led to the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe. Markus James Klepaski is the bass guitar player for Breaking Benjamin. He is also the founder of September 1, 1939 - Invasion the clothing line Ke’Kuhn. He currently lives in The brutal invasion of Poland by Hitler’s Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. Nazi Forces took place on September 1, 1939. The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. From the September 12, 1925 - Stan Lopata (Born) first day of the invasion, Polish soldiers Stan Lopata was a professional baseball player who valiantly fought to stop the Nazi invaders. was on the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Braves Their resistance is well remembered teams. He was a catcher and two-time all star player. 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. August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 7

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American Made Month will highlight American workers in all Hilary & Dolores Czaplicki 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. We Thank These Supporters and Welcome You to be a During November, 2014, American Made Month will promote Co-Sponsor of the October / November edition of the efforts to expand jobs for Americans and UNITE local, state and Polish American News. national businesses that manufacture, assemble, promote, distribute For information call the Polish American Cultural Center and sell American made items. Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at 215-922-1700. 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 Subscribe to the individuals employed by major corporations. 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More information will be posted at: AmericanMadeMonth.com 2535-37 Castor Avenue (Castor & Aramingo) Philadelphia, PA 19134 • 215-744-1531 Register To Vote 2014 Stop in and ask for a frequent dinner card On Tuesday, November 4th, Americans will vote in the General Election to fill several national, state and local offices. There’s No Place Like The Neighborhood Your 11th Meal Free! 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. A Historic Event for the All American citizens are urged to vote on Election Day. Polish Army Veterans Post #12 The ceremony for the blessing and the official presentation of the Polish Army Veterans Post #12 banner will take place on Sunday, Special Greetings from September 28, 2014. It will begin with Mass at St. John Cantius Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Church, Thompson Street and Orthodox Avenue in the Bridesburg Attorney-At-Law 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 American Heritage Association Polish Veterans Park (Polanka), 3258 Knights Road in Bensalem, Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group 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 cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center in the Ballroom and music will be provided by DJ Narodowski for 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com entertainment. For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: Everyone is invited to attend this historic event for the Polish Army Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 Veterans Post #12. For information/reservations call Marian Szumal 267-718-2038 or Polanka 215-639-1019. August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 8 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the Beginning of World War II Why Remember? Poland’s Unique Position Why reflect on the past when some say it’s best to forget and Unfortunately, because of Poland’s geographical centrality and move on? Sometimes the past is too important to ignore, especially large Jewish population, Hitler’s Nazi forces established within when it involves unspeakable crimes of unimaginable destruction, Poland’s borders several concentration camps where millions crimes of cold, calculated genocide, and crimes that have not been were brutally gathered to suffer and die. Victims, especially accurately or fully reported for posterity. Crimes that can never be political prisoners, were gathered from all over Europe. Majdanek repeated again. concentration camp revealed records of prisoners from fifty countries. Untold Suffering Due to the camps’ locations, the Polish people are often implicated in Hitler’s murderous purposes, even to the point of being regarded, Such importance surrounds the events of the outbreak of World by some, as collaborators. Regrettably, we hear little about the fact War II and the ruthless onslaught of Hitler and his Nazi regime that the law in Nazi-occupied Poland, and nowhere else, required the into Poland on September 1, 1939. No country can claim greater immediate execution of any Pole who protected or assisted Jews in suffering under Nazism than Poland, the land where six million any way, even by offering a glass of water. This death sentence was innocent civilians were methodically, viciously exterminated in extended to entire families and sometimes even villages, whether camps and during raids on villages and towns across the country. or not all participated in assisting Jews. To decide between the Half of these victims were Christians and half were Jews, all were life of a family member and a neighbor is truly a terrible choice, Polish citizens. Few know that, in Poland, Christians were the first for which there was and is no simple solution. We must be careful to be imprisoned and executed in the name of ethnic purity. Later in about passing judgment on previous generations, whose individual the war, Hitler launched his “Final Solution” to eradicate Jews both circumstances we simply cannot know or understand completely. For in Poland and throughout Europe. our part, we must honor the Polish people who fought so valiantly to Prevent Future Crimes Against Humanity resist the unscrupulous Nazi oppressors and those who risked their lives by harboring Jewish friends and neighbors secretly in their Poles have reason to feel betrayed by the lack of recognition of homes. More Jews were saved in Poland than in any other occupied their heroic resistance efforts and their own immense suffering at the country. hands of both Hitler’s Nazi troops and Stalin’s Soviet Communists. Heroic Victory Over Communist Domination To add insult to injury, some have even accused Poland of failure to do more in the face of Nazi terror to assist Polish Jews, part of Polish To make matters even worse, despite extensive Polish underground society for 800 years. Casting judgment upon previous generations efforts to stop the Nazi war machine, the Poles were further betrayed, serves no purpose except to aggravate the very attitudes and feelings after the War, by being handed over to continued oppression for that made Nazi success possible in the first place, namely, prejudice, the next forty five years under Soviet Communist domination. hatred and refusal to appreciate another’s heritage or point of view. While the rest of the world rejoiced in victory over the Nazi reign What is more important is to acknowledge past victimization and of terror, Poland and other Eastern European and Balkan nations focus on political, diplomatic and military vigilance to prevent future were pawned off to appease the Soviet hunger for territory in holocausts. compensation for Communist collaboration in Hitler’s defeat. Half-Century of Foreign Oppression Except for survivors and their families, few are aware of the Russian Communists’ brutal deportation of 1.7 million Poles to Siberian It is especially important for Polish Americans to recognize the concentration camps during the War. Nevertheless, the indomitable torments endured by Poles both during the war years and after Polish spirit remained unshaken and, through the Solidarity agreements like Yalta and Potsdam. It is a little-known fact that, movement, provided the moral and political leadership required to after Poland’s invasion by Hitler’s Nazi forces, the Polish people overthrow Communism in Eastern Europe. It has been extremely were singled out to be enslaved and killed and their cities and towns gratifying over the past two decades to observe Poland’s emergence were threatened with destruction. Hitler’s purpose was to annihilate from oppression, first political and now economic, and to assume its Poland and its people. Although he did not achieve his ultimate goal, rightful stature among the industrialized nations of Europe. Poland’s invasion ushered in a period of foreign oppression that altered the lives and fortunes of Poles for over half- a-century. “On August 22, 1939, (Hitler) authorized the killing ‘without pity or mercy of all men, women, and children of Polish descent or language.’ On September 1, 1939 the Poles became the first people to experience the systematic terror of the Holocaust.” (William A. Donohue, President, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, in The New York Times, April 23, 1999) During the war, six million Polish citizens were killed. Three million were Polish Christians, three million were Polish Jews. Without question, the Jews were specifically singled out for total extermination, but in Hitler’s plan to establish additional fertile “living space” (Lebensraum), the Poles were also in line to die, many after a period of enslavement. No one, neither Jew nor Christian, deserved the immense hardship they were subjected to. We must remember their loss equally, because every life is precious. “The Poles experienced an enormous tragedy during the German occupation of their country. The genocidal policies of the Nazis resulted in the deaths of about as many Polish Gentiles as Polish Jews, thus making them co-victims in a ‘Forgotten Holocaust.” Many places in Poland were reduced to rubble in the devastating aftermath (Richard C. Lukas, Forgotten Holocaust, Hippocrene Books, 1990.) of World War II as is illustrated in the photo above.

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The Poland-at-Arms exhibit highlights the fact that Poland was the first to fight against Hitler’s Nazi’s invaders during World War II. The exhibit has drawn hundreds of thousands of people remembering the tragic event that took place in Poland beginning on September 1, 1939. August / September, 2014, Polish American News - Page 9 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 121 Camden, New Jersey

Historic World War II Reflections made possible by contributions from: AMK Glass, Inc., Kristine Kousmine Michael, Marion & Donna Blichasz Caroline Ciesielka Hilary & Dolores Czaplicki Mr.& Mrs. John Groch & Family Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ilnicki & Family Hitler instructs his troops as they leave for the Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Jankowski invasion of Poland with the following words: Regina M. Joka “Be hard, be ruthless. Act more quickly and brutally Mr. & Mrs. Richard Klimek & Family than others... This is the most humanitarian method Dr. Christine Kwik of warfare because it frightens people... And now John & Pat Kwoka forward - against the enemy!” Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Doylestown, PA Polish American Heritage Association of Manayunk/Roxborough Polish American Heritage Association of Montgomery County Polish American Heritage Association of South Jersey Phil Pyzyna Theresa B. Romanowski Drs. 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/CEO Raymond & Barbara Wyszynski 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 Veterans Day, 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 Hitler’s German Nazi Troops attack Poland on September 1, 1939. Cities are dinner followed the program in Polanka’s Ballroom. bombed in air attacks, seaports are blockaded and hundreds of thousands Compliments to Dr. Janusz Romanski, the Principal Speaker and of Nazi troops invade cities throughout Poland. 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. Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall 308 Walnut Street Featuring Polish History and Culture Open 10 AM to 4 PM FREE ADMISSION January through April Monday to Friday

May through December Polish American Monday to Saturday Cultural Center Gift Shop is Open During 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 922-1700 Closed on Holidays The Polish Army Veterans, Post #12, under the leadership of Commander Marian Szumal, begin the Polish Veterans Day Ceremony with a march. Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 10 Polish American Social Services “PASS” PolishAmericanSocialServices.com or UnitedSocialServices.com

Polish American Social Services “PASS” PASS Helps Save Money PASS works with thousands of constituents annually, saving United Social Services Outreach Program government and agencies millions of dollars in the long run. Through Main Office: the efforts of PASS’s staff, individual constituents could receive up to $1,000 in benefits from various income enhancing programs. These 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 rebate programs allow them to stretch their annual budget, add to Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. the economy and help them remain more self-sufficient. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Approximately 90% of PASS’s constituents manage to remain self- Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area sufficient and in their own homes.

If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social Ongoing PASS Program Objectives Include: services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. 1. To enable constituents to make better use of available income All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the through timely and well-informed income management and information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to benefits counseling including low and moderate income programs the proper agency that can assist you. such as: PA Property Tax/Rent Rebates, LIHEAP, PACE, and Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one services offered by other agencies which promote self-sufficiency of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social and a reasonable quality of life. Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will 2. To remove obstacles and solve problems which prevent self- need to bring with you to process your request. sufficiency and a reasonable quality of life. You can view an outline of several programs available to senior 3. To establish and coordinate linkages between social service citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at programs to assure service delivery to constituents. PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. 4. Maintain a telephone helpline, which is particularly beneficial to For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, individuals for whom travel is difficult. between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. 5. Promote employment opportunities through Job Fairs, job training programs, employment-unemployment services, The Recession Has Demonstrated and resume preparation. The Importance of our Mission: A Strong Bond With Constituents An Update On “PASS” Polish American Although PASS has established a strong bond with thousands of Social Services, United Social Services Philadelphia-area constituents, the current economic crisis requires Serving Philadelphia & Southeastern Pennsylvania a dramatic expansion of the agency’s outreach to constituents who have not needed the agency’s services till now. As residents Effective and Efficient Agency approach retirement age, or as current retirees experience both rapidly diminishing financial resources and failing health, they find PASS has earned a reputation as a highly effective and efficient themselves in unexpectedly dire circumstances, not knowing where component of the social services delivery system in the Philadelphia to turn for help. Even neighbors and relatives who have assumed a area due to its comprehensive benefits counseling, information/ caretaker role are ignorant of available services and resources. Often referral, and advocacy services to constituents. Its unique they are suspicious of government bureaucracy or reluctant to “go on contribution to social services is that it addresses the needs of a welfare related programs” and seek help from PASS. largely under-served community with language and cultural barriers that block access to programs and services that build constituents’ PASS Has A Well Established Outreach Network self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and overall physical and mental well Because of PASS’s positive reputation in the community and its being. access to multiple media outlets, including radio, neighborhood churches and organizations, local newspapers, the Polish American A Community Resource For Thousands News, and a website, PASS is the ideal one-stop point of contact. PASS, also known as United Social Services, is a multi-service PASS staff is pleased to provide direct assistance to constituents agency with a thorough knowledge of numerous resources and the and referrals to other services, as needed, to help them retain their flexibility to meet varied and complex constituent needs. In addition self-sufficiency during these difficult times. to assisting constituents from the Polish/Slavic community in For more information call: Southeastern Pennsylvania, PASS is a referral point for six additional ethnic groups and receives referrals from over 70 organizations. PASS - United Social Services The efficient sharing of comprehensive resources and services with 308 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, 19106 people of all ages saves time and money and provides a reliable point Office open: Monday to Friday - 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. of contact for those in need. Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Who Benefits From “PASS” Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com or PolishAmericanSocialServices.com United Social Services? Each year, thousands of Philadelphia-area residents benefit from income-enhancing programs, such as rent/property tax rebates, PA Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program PACE, utility discounts, and many other programs. PASS’s services help individuals to add as much as one full month’s worth of income The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate each year, allowing them to weather occasional financial crises and Program for 2013 is being administered live healthier lives. The end result is fewer trips to the doctor and now. New applications are available. Homeowners can get back as much less stress over the rising cost of maintaining their homes. continued next column as $650 on last year’s real estate taxes while renters can get back up “PASS” works closely with the to $500. The income limit is $35,000 Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to annually for homeowners and $15,000 provide information and assistance to for renters to qualify. It is important the elderly. For information regarding to know that only half of your Social services available in Philadelphia and Security or SSI counts toward the Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s income guideline. Age requirements are helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. 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 www.PCACares.org ages of 18 and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900. In recognition of a contribution from the Barra Foundation Job Training Program Information If you are considering a job training program that can help you For Polish American Social Services programs attain or retain long-term employment, contact PASS for more information. 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This is especially true for those who are trying to address the situation Throughout the year, PASS welcomes support from its contributors. on their own as they have done their entire lives. The staff works hard to help its constituents maintain their dignity Polish American Social Services (also known as United Social and self-sufficiency by providing up-to-date information, referrals Services and PASS) has been a leading force in helping people in and direct assistance regarding low-income, age-related difficulties, need, especially those who are experiencing age-related difficulties, bilingual needs, and unemployment. or are living on a fixed income with no possibility of extra income The Board, staff and clients are grateful to all who share their to keep up with the rising cost of living, or those facing long-term resources with PASS. Direct donations to the agency and donations unemployment. Many face language and cultural barriers and have through United Way Donor Choice or corporate matching grants are no place else to turn to. very important to our community outreach programs in Philadelphia For many years, PASS and many similar organizations helped and surrounding areas. constituents remain financially self-sufficient with various public For more information or to receive a donor reply form, contact services grants. Unfortunately, the prolonged recession has caused PASS at: many of these grants to be reduced or cut completely. (215) 923-1900, or In addition to serving the Polish/Slavic communities in email: [email protected] Southeastern Pennsylvania, the agency assists constituents from Listed below are a few ways you can help PASS: six additional ethnic groups through its United Social Services Direct your United Way Donor Choice contributions to United Outreach Program. As a one-stop point of contact, PASS helps Polish American Social Services, the official name of the agency, individuals remain self-sufficient by helping them access many forms of assistance that remain available. using the following code number: PASS Code: 1869 We appeal to supporters to join in our mission of building self- United Way of Greater Philadelphia Donor Choice Includes: sufficiency for thousands of constituents each year. PASS avoids Southeastern Pennsylvania, Camden, Cumberland and directing people to government welfare programs that promote Burlington Counties chronic dependence by helping constituents address a temporary Workplace campaign contributions to PASS are honored in many difficulty with income enhancement programs like energy, utility regions across the country. It is important to ask your campaign and property tax rebates or discounts, and the tax freeze for the management about this no matter where you live. low-income elderly. 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Many companies who would otherwise not support agencies like PASS do provide support United Social Services through this vital program. 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 923-1900 Important information you’ll need to fill out your form: Outreach Services in Southeastern Pennsylvania Polish American Social Services Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com (official name “United Polish American Social Services”) Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Donor Reply Form Email:[email protected] To help raise additional funds from matching grants available to or: [email protected] Polish American Social Services, I offer my donation in support of the services listed below. Kindly check one or more: Attention Employers! Community outreach services to people of all ages to build self- sufficiency in time of need. People seeking employment often contact PASS. 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September 13, 1964 - Rafal Ziemkiewicz (Born) September 24, 2002 - Leon Hart (Died) Rafal Ziemkiewicz is known as a social science fiction Leon Hart was a great football player who won the author whose works deal with future governments and Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award while at Notre the political climate in Europe. He is also currently Dame and went on to a great career with the Detroit writing for the Polish edition of Newsweek. Lions. He was inducted into the Polish American Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. September 14, 1561 - Jan Tarnowski (Died) Jan Amor Tarnowski (1488–1561) was a Polish- September 25, 1888 - Stefan Mazurkiewicz (Born) Lithuanian aristocrat. He was Grand Crown Stefan Mazurkiewicz was a Polish mathematician who Hetman from 1527 and was the founder of the city developed the Hahn-Mazurkiewicz theorem that deals of Ternopil, where he built the Ternopil Castle and with curves and space of curves. He also helped crack the Ternopil Lake. the Russian cipher code as a cryptologist for the Polish General Staff during the Battle of Warsaw.

September 15, 1941 - Miroslaw Hermaszewski September 26, 1963 - Joe Nemechek (Born) (Born) Joseph Frank Nemechek III is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Miroslaw Hermaszewski is Poland’s first cosmonaut. Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He In 1978, Hermaszewski spent eight days in the won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He is Salyut space station and won an award for his nicknamed “Front Row Joe” for his tendency to qualify participation in the mission. He eventually made it to near the front of the field, a term given by former the rank of General in the Polish Air Force. Miroslaw teammate Wally Dallenbach. Hermaszewski is currently retired. September 27, 1331 - Battle of Plowce (Event) September 16, 1985 - Madeline Zima (Born) On September 27, 1331, one-third of the Teutonic Order’s Force of Knights under Dietrich von Madeline Rose Zima is an American actress, known Altenburg left the blockaded peasant town of Plowce. for her six years as Grace Sheffield on the TV The Poles, under Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Series The Nanny or as Mia Cross on the Showtime Casimir, immediately attacked in a frontal assault. A dramedy Californication. 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 September 17, 1968 - Jerzy Dabrowski (Died) leader captured. The Polish forces, victorious in this phase of the Jerzy Dabrowski was an aeronautical engineer and battle, took prisoner 56 knights, and freed many Polish captives. designer of the famed PZL.37 Los medium bomber. Jerzy Dabrowski’s airplanes were used during September 28, 1973 - Brian Rafalski (Born) World War II and were of superb flying quality. At Brian Rafalski (born in Dearborn, MI) is an the end of his career, he worked for Boeing Aircraft American professional ice hockey player who Corporation in Washington State. played defense for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Prior to joining the Red September 18, 1944 - Walter Shimshock (Shot Wings, Rafalski played seven seasons with the New Down and died in the Aircraft “I’ll be Seeing You”) Jersey Devils. After struggling to enter the NHL, Walter Shimshock was a 19 year old tail gunner on Rafalski has won three Stanley Cups and become a B-17 Bomber that had been airlifting supplies to an effective defenseman in the league. In his nine the people of Warsaw. During this mission, the “I’ll seasons in the league, he has played in five Stanley Cup finals (2000, Be Seeing You” was hit by German flak and crashed. 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009). Two of the ten crew members on board survived and September 29, 1943 - Lech Walesa (Born) were captured by the Germans and sent to a Nazi POW camp. Lech Walesa was President of the Republic of Poland from 1990 to 1995. Walesa was a trade union and September 19, 1905 - Leon Jaworski (Born) human rights activist who is recognized throughout the world for his participation in Poland’s Solidarity Leon Jaworski was the famous Polish American Trade Movement which helped end communism in lawyer and prosecutor in the Watergate Case. Europe. Leon Jaworski also served as a WWII war crimes prosecutor. September 30, 1954 - Barbara Trzetrzelewska (Born) September 20, 1960 - James Pawelczyk (Born) Barbara Trzetrzelewska, is known by her stage name, James Pawelczyk is a NASA astronaut and associate “Basia”, for her successful music career as a jazz-pop professor of Physiology. Dr. Pawelczyk served as a singer in the United States, the United Kingdom and payload specialist in Space Shuttle Columbia from Japan. Basia has two platinum albums to her credit April 17th to May 3rd, 1998. and is noted for possessing a wide vocal range.

September 21, 1869 - Henryk Melcer-Szczawinski (Born) In recognition of donations to the Henryk Melcer-Szczawinski was a Polish composer, Polish American Cultural Center pianist, conductor, and teacher. His works include two piano concertos, one in E minor (1892-1894) and one Museum Exhibit Hall in C minor (1898); a violin sonata (1907), and a piano in Memory of trio in G minor (probably written 1892-1894). Bob Maxwell From: Theresa Romanowski September 22, 1964 - Bonnie Hunt (Born) Bonnie Lynn Hunt is an American actress, Louis Rakszawski comedienne, writer, director, television producer and daytime television host. Hunt, who was born From: Mrs. Joanne B. Taubenberger in Chicago, Illinois, is the daughter of Alice Hunt, a homemaker of Polish descent, and Bob Hunt, an electrician of Irish descent. 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From the Desk of Michael Blichasz TriState Media Network 308 Walnut Street American Workers Advocate Philadelphia, PA 19106 Radio, Internet & Host of Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. Phone: (215) 829-9200 & American Workers Radio, Wednesdays at 11 A.M. Newspaper Advertising Mobile: (215) 205-3287 860 AM Radio, WWDB • Philadelphia, PA [email protected] I welcome you to review the information from Stephen J. Smolczynski my recent weekly commentaries and ask that Advertising Specialist you share this information with others. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com www.TriStateMediaNetwork.com 40 Million More Jobs Are Needed! School Supplies Are Just Some of Thousands After a close look at the In just a few weeks millions of monthly United States America’s young people will be returning Department of Labor Statistics to school. As you are out shopping look report on how many Americans at every label because school supplies are unemployed, more people are just a few of the thousands of items are asking who is accountable now outsourced around the world for the loss of jobs in America. which could still be providing jobs for As of now, America has 118 American workers. million full time jobs and 20 years ago, the majority of 28 million part time jobs for clothing, school uniforms and other supplies were made in America. a total of 146 million jobs. In the past 20 years, the supply of American made items has dropped However, in a total population of 318 million, it is estimated that as merchandisers and investors looked for profi ts rather than the 60% of Americans are able-bodied and of working age, all of stability of their customers who are Americans in need of jobs. whom should be employed. This means we need over 40 million As business owners and investors saw that they could get products more jobs to be at the 187 million jobs level necessary to restore made overseas for less and then sell them to America’s consumers for America’s economy and allow people to support themselves. American made prices, merchandisers continued to bypass American Supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign have seen manufacturers. The Buy American Made Campaign continues that our national elected leaders permitted the over taxation and to infl uence tens-of-thousands of its supporters to seek out over regulation of businesses which made doing business outside American made and make purchases with the goal of reducing of America better than doing business here at home. In order to unemployment in America. understand how employment affects life in America, I urge you to While shopping around, I saw there are more American made look at the United States Debt Clock which is posted on the top of school supplies available this year. I also saw NO REASON that the the front page of AmericanWorkersRadio.com. school supplies and many other products should not be made in The disturbing statistics listed on the U.S. Debt Clock offer the U.S.A. again. In today’s global economy it is important to bring additional incentives for us to support American Made products so foreign and domestic products in balance so that every nation can current jobs are maintained and additional jobs can be created. We benefi t and more Americans can have jobs. I’m looking forward to all know that America lost jobs to globalization and automation, the day we can say there are more jobs available in America, than but over taxation and regulation also drove businesses and jobs people to fi ll the jobs. Thanks for supporting American made out of America, and still no one is being held accountable for where products and spread the word. 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 Buy American Made Challenge! shopping, look for, ask for and purchase American made products During the last few years millions whenever possible so JOBS in America can be restored. Kindly help of people have taken the Buy our efforts and spread the word. American Made Challenge and have been looking carefully at labels to see where products are being made. Actions Are Better Than Words! I want you to know that because There is a saying, “Acting on a good idea is better that having a good of your actions store owners idea and doing nothing”. Since we expanded American Workers fear losing sales from customers Need You and the Buy American Made Campaign, both positive choosing not to shop at stores ideas and actions our efforts have blossomed. Radio programs, that don’t offer a reasonable television reports, newspaper articles and Internet sites are selection of American made products. encouraging tens-of-millions of their readers and listeners to As you shop during the summer season, take the Buy American support our efforts, which include: Made Challenge and look at every label before you make a Staying United behind all efforts to expand JOBS in America. 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 Supporting One Another and promoting the businesses that is to help restore private sector jobs and develop currently-needed employ Americans.

jobs skills and get people back to work. I urge you not to miss any Promoting the American made label so we not only offer hope opportunity to look for, ask for and purchase American Made to people but see more job opportunities come about as a products. If you don’t fi nd what you’re looking for, before you walk result of American made inventory moving off store shelves. 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 These are just a few ideas promoted by the Buy on American made. American Made Campaign Kindly help us continue to make positive progress happen and and additional reasons why take the Buy American Made Challenge and let me know where our efforts continue to grow. you’re fi nding American made products, so I can direct other people Americans agree we have to shop there. 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 Find “Made in word to others because America Needs Us! America” Products from your iPhone

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Go4MadeinUSA.com Visit: NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com August / September 2014, Polish American News - Page 15 From the Desk of Niagara Falls, New York, Mary Ann Zerkowski, President Berks County Polish American With The Happy Travelers Board of Education [email protected] DAY TRIP TO GREENPOINT, NYC 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 On Thursday, June 26th, 53 “Happy Travelers” left Philadelphia Ave., Temple, PA) at 8 am for arrival in Greenpoint at approximately for an exciting four-day adventure. 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 The fi rst stop was to the “Made In America Store” in Elma, will depart from Greenpoint promptly at 6 pm for the return trip to New York. Mark Andol, Founder and Owner of the “Made In Reading, arriving at approximately 9 pm. America Store” was pleased to announce that the store marked another milestone. The Happy Travelers bus, organized by Theresa The cost of the trip is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Romanowski of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Make your check payable to PAHABC and mail with the names of historic Philadelphia, was the 300th Bus of visitors to the store. the persons attending to Sandy Hummel at 115 Watercress Drive, The travelers received great hospitality from the Andol family and Birdsboro, PA 19508. Payment is required with reservation. Bus were so impressed and pleased with the items made in America, seating is based on receipt of reservation. Deadline for reservations which caused the bus to weigh much heavier with all the items is Saturday, October 4. For more information or questions call purchased by the travelers. Sandy Lubas Hummel at 610.207.7065 or email [email protected]. 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 way PA, NJ, DE #1 Rated home, the group visited the magnifi cent National Shrine Basilica Company of Our Lady of Fatima in Lewiston, New York. Finally the ride home, but with lots of laughter with a great group getting along with one another and making new friends and with the Basement bus driver being quite entertaining, the ride seemed short. The group arrived on Sunday to the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia in Waterproofing Crews Needed! 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 1-800-700-9171 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 Second Street Polish Society Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA, 10:00 A.M. Info call Summer Polish Party Kasia Axsom 267-218-3846. Monday, September 15 to “Zabawa nad Morzem” Saturday, September 20 - St. Hedwig Parish Polish Saturday, August 16, 2014 American Festival, Along the Riverfront in Wilmington, Echo’s Delaware, Monday through Walnut & Old New Jersey Avenues Friday, 5 to 10 P.M., North Wildwood, NJ • 5 to 9 P.M. Saturday, 3 to 10 P.M. On Thursday and Friday, lunch will be Info call John Bielec (215) 284-7878 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, Sunday, September 21 - Polish Scouts of America “Harcerstwo” 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Philadelphia-Bridesburg Mass & Meeting, Mass at 11:30 A.M., St. John Cantius Church,Thompson & Orthodox Streets, Sunday, August 17 - St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, followed by the meeting, St. Minersville, PA Annual Summer Festival, South Cass Fire John Cantius hall. Info call Krzysztof Mozdzionek 215-713-4808 or Company Picnic Grounds, Primrose, PA, 12 Noon to 9 P.M. Music Jagoda Rojek 215-639-2147. 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, Sunday, September 21 - Polka Pals Dance, Sacred Heart Parish bingo and much more. Info call the rectory 570-544-2211. Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by Matty Rock & Johnny Jay, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich Sunday, August 17 - Berks County Polish American 717-566-5704. Heritage Association Picnic, Lower Alsace Picnic Grove, Roosevelt & Columbia Avenues, Stony Creek Mills, PA, a suburb Sunday, September 21 - St. Valentine Annual Picnic, Pulaski of Reading, 1 P.M. The Ed Legenski family will cater this event. Park, 875 Mill Road, Andalusia, PA, Mass at 12 Noon followed Music. Info call Marilyn 610-779-5523. by the picnic 1 to 5 P.M. Polish food, music. Info call Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk, 267-481-6704. Sunday, August 17 - Polish Soldiers’ Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass Saturday, September 27 - Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language 12:30 P.M., activities throughout the day. All are welcome. School Registration & First Day of School, Associated Polish Info call 215-345-0600. Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 9 to 1 P.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Debbie Majka Saturday, August 30 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School 215-627-1391. Registration, First Day of School on Saturday, September 6, Our Lady Help of Christians Building, Allegheny Avenue & Sunday, September 28 - Blessing of Banner & Offi cial Chatham Street, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Presentation of the Banner to the Polish Army Veterans 10:00 A.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Post 12 Mass, St. John Cantius Church, Thompson & Orthodox Danuta Eichler 267-251-3776. Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 11:30 A.M., Ceremony at 2:00 P.M., followed by Dinner and Music by Dj Narodowski, Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August Polish Veterans Park (Polanka) Ballroom, 3258 Knights Road, 31, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend), Bensalem, PA. Info call Marian Szumal 267-718-2038 or Polanka Second Weekend: Saturday, September 215-639-1019. 6 & Sunday, September 7 - Polish American Festival at the National Sunday, September 28 - Seventh Annual St. Joseph’s Grammar Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, School Reunion & Mass, St. Joseph Church, 10th & Liberty Doylestown, PA. Live music, dance groups, Streets, Camden, NJ, 10:30 A.M. Refreshments & exhibits on food and refreshments each day, 12 Noon display after Mass. Info call rectory 856-963-1285 or to 8 P.M. Info call 215-345-0600 or visit [email protected]. PolishShrine.com. Sunday, September 28 - Polish Falcons of America Day, National Labor Day Weekend, August 30, 31, September 1 and Second Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Weekend of Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 6, Mass 12:30 P.M. All are welcome to attend. Info call 7, Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School 215-345-0600. Registration, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4 - Harvest Fest, St. Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA.,10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Classes will resume Mary Church Hamburg, PA (Walnut Road in Tilden Twp., between Saturday, September 20, 9 A.M. Info call Kasia Axsom Hamburg and Shartlesville off Old Rt. 22), food, games, raffl es. 267-218-3846. Friday, 4 to 9 PM, Saturday, 12 noon to 9 P.M. with music by the Friday, September 5 - St. John Cantius Polish Language School Golden Tones Polka Band from 1 to 4 P.M. followed by a Polka Registration & First Day of School, St. John Cantius hall, Mass at 4:30 P.M. Info call 610-562-7657. Almond & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, Sunday, October 5 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club 5 P.M. Info call Ewa Jasz 215-888-7769. (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music Saturday, September 6 - Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate by the Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission Conception Garden Festival Fundraiser, 1000 Cropwell Road, price includes meal. Info call 610-828-9352. Cherry Hill, NJ. Polish food, baked goods, refreshments, children’s games, prizes, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Info call Rosemarie Grabowski The Polish American Congress 856-235-1521. Eastern Pennsylvania District invites you to support the Polish American News and our community-wide efforts Saturday, September 6 - St. Adalbert Polish Language School Registration & First Day of School, Our Lady Help of Christians Kindly check one of the following Building, Allegheny Avenue & Chatham Street, Port Richmond and return with your remittance: 2015 section of Philadelphia, 9 A.M. New students, children and adults. Info call Danuta Eichler 267-251-3776. ___ Supportive Membership ___ Polish American News Supporter Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, Individual $35.00 ____ Family $45.00 ____ September 14 - 35th Annual Polkamotion, As a supporter I understand I will receive a one-year subscription to the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Polish American News, published 6 times per year. Rehoboth Avenue,Rehoboth, DE. Thursday, 6 P.M. to 12 midnight; Friday and Saturday, Name ______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 Address ______Ann Matousek 410-729-9697 or rbpolka.com. City ______State ______Zip ______

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John Cantius Church, Almond & Orthodox Streets, Bridesburg Make check payable and mail to: Polish American Congress section of Philadelphia, followed by the meeting, 1 P.M., St. John 308 Walnut Street Cantius hall. Info call Krzysztof Mozdzionek 215-713-4808 or Philadelphia, PA 19106 Jagoda Rojek 215-639-2147. For more information call the PAC at (215) 739-3408.