Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)

1940-04-25 / 17. szám

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April 25, 1940

Branch 503 — Chicago, III.

Howdy, folks. I have finally recuperated from my recent illness and so I now take up the mighty pen again.

Hungarian Independence Day Program:

On Sunday, March 17th, Branch 503 presented a specially arranged half hour program over Station WHIP of Hammond, Indiana.

This Chicago Branch is aware of the importance and significance of March 15th to all Hungarian listeners— a national Hungarian holiday commemorating the Magyar people’s fight for independence, and which ninety-two years ago they waged against the oppressors.

In tribute to The United States of America, adopted country of most of the members of the Verhovay Association, this special program was opened with the Star Spangled Banner.

The Hungarian announcer, Frank J. Kovach, then introduced Mr. Joseph Szenassy, Branch President, who asked all the listeners to accept the program with pleasure, as was intended. Mr. Szenassy then introduced Mr, Frank Balogh, Branch Secretary, who in turn thanked the following financial supporters of the program: The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association; Doctor Andrew Nagy, official physician of Branch 503; Joseph Höllerbach, funeral director: Adam Langer, grocer; Stephen Varady, restaurant keeper; Joseph Mayer, florist; Daniel Peters, restaurant keeper; Rudolph Petrakovits, soft drink manufacturer; John Petri, ballet dance master: John Szalanczy,

Verhovay director; Nich Stich, funeral director; George Fury, Jr.; Eugene Petrovits; Helen Csontos; Ann Csontos; Anna Tala ber; Joseph Szenassy; Francis Balogh, Géza Horvath.

James Radi, Jr., furnished the transportation and the studio.

The program continued as follows:

1. Mr. Szenassy sang th. song entitled ‘“Székelyek Siralma,” accompanied by Eleanor Stanko.

2. Miss Catherine Fury, accompanied by Eleanor Stanko at the piano, recited in a melodramatic style the “Talpra Magyar,” by Alexander Petofv, famous Hungarian poet of the Hungarian Independence War. The recitation was in English.

3. The guest of honor, Doctor Zoltán Baranyai, Consul-General of Hungary, newly appointed in Chicago,

spoke on the historical event of March 15th and its significance.

4. Mrs. Stephen Papp sang the beautiful Magyar song, “Kitárom Reszkető Karomat,” accompanied by Eleanor Stanko.

5. The program was closed with the ‘“Magyar Himnusz.”

Szigeti Welcomed by Branch 503:

A hearty welcome greeted Louis Szigeti, Hungarian air corps quartermaster and light heavyweight, Thursday morning April 4th, at the Union Station, where he was met by several girls from the dance group attired in native Hungarian costumes, and members on hand to welcome him. A beautiful bouquet tied with Magyar colors was presented to Mr. Szigeti in behalf of Branch 503.

Mr. Szigeti, with seven other young men from wartorn Europe, is here to pool his sportsmanship and athletic skill in the ninth annual International Golden Gloves matches, which has Chicago for its setting.

Happy Birthday to All:

A grand celebration of joint birthdays took place Sunday April 7th, in the Rainbow Hall at 333 W. North Avenue.

About forty members of Branch 503, whose birthdays were in the months of January, February and March, celebrated the occasion with their families, friends and all other members. Those celebrating their birthdays were requested to bring their birthday cakes, which were placed on two tables set with white tablecloths and beautiful red carnation bouquets. It was an impressive sight when all those celebrating sat down at once to the tables and the candles on the cakes were lit, with everybody singing “Happy Birthday to You.” All the Celebrators were given white carnation corsages.

The nuest of honor was Louis Szigeti, Hungary’s light heavyweight representative. Upon his arrival, Mr. Szigeti was greeted with the “Rákóczi Induló,” one of the famous Kurucz marches. Mr. Szenassy, our Branch President, gave the welcome address, after which, we all joined in the singing the “Magyar Himnusz” and “Szeressük Egymást Gyerekek.” Mr. Ladislaus Kerekes, Mrs. Stephen Papp and Mr. Joseph Szenassy sang Hungarian solos.

Miss Sonya Pesek and Miss

Verhovayak Lapja

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

In the past few weeks I have been pressed for time. Therefore. I have not been contributing columns regularly to the Journal.

I have received several letters to the effect that my columns have been missed. Needless to say, they made me happy.

Owing to the lack of time, I can not contribute a column, but, if my followers would not mind. I am submitting a poem that 1 once had published in the Second Generation Section of another Hungarian paper.

Many of you no doubt read this original poem by me; yet there are others who have not.

Anyway, I hope you like it. Fraternally and sincerely,

HELEN E. VESTROCY.

THIS SOMETHING CALLED “ADVICE!”

By Helen E. Vestrocy Branch 484,

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Mother, dear,

Did you say, “Come here?”

I will not!

I know what you've got— Another article on advice.

One article tells you that you should eat;

The others tell you that you should fast.

I wonder who could, under the strain, last?

Beatrice Stanko presented, attired in costume, a Hungarian folk dance, and were accompanied at the piano by Miss Eleanor Stanko.

We wish to thank Mrs. M. Csontos, Mrs. C. Penzinger and Mrs. Szabó, who offered their services in the kitchen; Mrs. F. Filczer and Mrs. I. Papp for handling our thirsty friends and members at the bar; Mr. and Mrs. M. Hubert for their donation of cream and milk, and every one else who donated or assisted in any way to make this affair successful.

Music for the event was furnished by the Suto and Kovach Band.

Heel, Toe and One,

Two, Three:

Dance rehearsals resumed at the studio of John Petri, April 4th, and a fine group

made their appearance.

Grand May Dance:

We take this opportunity to remind all our friends and members of our Grand May Dance to be held May 18th at the Harmony Hall, 1639 N. Artesian Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p. m. Admission will be thirty-five cents. Tickets may be purchased from members or at the door.

A good time is assured for all.

Fraternally yours,

—Helen Csontos.

If you eat too much you will gain; If you don’t eat enough they call you lean.

Then they advise you to exercise; But, can we call these philosophers wise?

For, to exert yourself means athletic heart;

While, if you don't moye, your arteries get hard.

Wash your hair often, so they say; Then, wonder why your hair fades away. ,

Never use soap, so they advocate, Use cream to erase the dirt that you hate.

Look happy even if you are mad, Never frown—-always be glad.

If I’m sad I won't look glad, Even if people call me mad.

Don't you think that this so-called advice

Is hard to digest—like uncooked rice?

So, do as you please;

Then you’ll feel at ease.

Take my advice—

Don’t take no advice!

* * *

MESSAGES:

Aliquippa:—As I do not know you personally, I don’t see why there is any use in your sending me messages of such nature. Besides, I still say I’m NOT bashful. By the way, why is it that you Aliquippa boys never cross the bridge to go over to Ambridge? We’re planning to go to the Athletic Club’s affair at the Polish Falcon Ball Room, Ambridge, Pennsylvania, on May 12th. Why not argue it out at this grand affair? The popular Benny Burton will be there with his well known orchestra.

P. S. This is a challenge-—all in fun, of course. Anyway, I heard that you are a sport and can take rubbing.

BRANCH 477,

Niles, Ohio

MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING HELD APRIL 14th:

The monthly meeting of Branch 477 was called to order by the president in the McKinley Theater Club Rooms.

The minutes were read and approved.

Absent officers were Lawrence and Yanci.

The secretary gave his report and read communications that con sisted of letters from District Director Frank Brogley, Messrs. Albert Jozik and Arpad Chontos; also one from Zelienople, Pennsylvania, offering the services of a band.

Mr. Leslie Monos was elected Vice-President, replacing Mr. Steve Lawrence, lapsed member.

DANCE COMMITTEE REPORT:

General Chairman, F. Safran; Treasurer, J. Pirigyi; Assistant Treasurer, Mrs. J. Pirigyi; Orchestra Instructor, John Nagy, Jr.; Attending Door, Mary Koval, Julius Nagy and Fritz Fabian: Lunch Room, Bucksar, Hallock; Overseer at Bar and Lunch Tickets, Gaydos, Fenyő; Lunch Counter, Mrs. Bako, Mrs. Kish; Cloak Room, Mrs. Sarban; Alternate Lunch and Cloak Rooms, Grance Nyako; General Alternate, Leslie Monos.

Joe Cowden of the city soft ball league wrote asking our definite Intentions of joining the league.

John Pisko was elected manager.

A motion was made and carried to pay the secretary and the treasurer for the collection of dues. The motion was carried and the salary fixed at $1.50 a month for expenses. This is to be listed as the expenses of the secretary.

Mr. Pirigyi sent two raffle books to the Home Office and one to the District Director.

Mr. Molnár, National Organizer, discussed the ball team with Mr. Pirigyi and suggested we ask the Home Office for aid, as it is for the benefit of the Branch.

A motion was made and carried that a Journal agent be elected.

Julia Nyako was elected for that position.

John Shirkman made a motion the meeting be adjourned. It was seoonded by Leslie Monos.

—JULIA NYAKO, Recording Secretary. ------------------0------------BRANCH 46 TO HOLD DANCE

A dance under the auspices of Branch 46 of Benwood, West Virginia, will be held on April 27th in the Blue Ribbon Hall located in the same city.

Music for dancing will be by Val Konyha, Jr.

Dancing will be from 7 to 12 and the admission for ladies 35c, for men 40c.

Come meet your friends here.

—John Petrash, Sec’y Branch 46.--------------O--------------DO YOU KNOW

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