Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1940-01-25 / 4. szám
I' • January 25, 1940. LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED What people are depends not a little on who and what their progenitors were. Ascribe what influences you please to education, examples, habits, etc., and after all a great deal depends upon the breed. —Mills RAMBLING AROUND AT BRANCH 503’s DANCE Saturday, January 6, 1940 Harmony Hall — Chicago President Joseph Szénássy welcomed several hundred people who jammed the hall... Later, he was observed near the bar with a dozen men. They were having one (maybe two!) heck of a swell time singing the folks-songs of Hungary. (Ej, de nagyon jó bort!) Mr. Szénássy kept the lead through out, since he is well acquainted with not only the songs but also the music of the ancient Magyars. * * * Secretary Frank Balogh, Sr. was kept very busy the entire evening. Various duties kept him on the go and he fulfilled them all, expertly. His movie scenes taken during his trip to Hungary, and while there, indicated he had a pleasant time. * * * Tony Kovács, who apparently aspires to an executive position with some large railroad concern, looked really the director that he was, checking things here and there... in and around the bar. * * * Thanks to Mr. Höllerbach for his kindness in bringing his movie projector and in taking charge to “run” the films taken by Mr. Balogh. * * * Paul Szabady, the well-known artist, was seen gesticulating while talking (over some important matters) with Joseph Csanády, Lorant Györffy and Stephen Huziányi. * * * During the flower dance, Beatrice Sztanko, “Miss Hungary” at the Chicago Auto Show in 1938, had several dozen beautiful red carnations to sell. One lad proudly bought them all! (Ahem!) Robert Papp and Eugene Petrovits handled the wardrobe like nobody’s business. Everything ran smoothly; no coats or hats lost. * * * Verhovay Chicago Branch 164 Sportsmen were represented by Chuck Dobra, Ernie and Marvin Kunstadt, Elsie Ujlaky, Olga Chudek, John»Kemmler, Frank and Andy Risko, and others... Marvin is certain to be crowned “King of the Jitterbugs” for he demonstrated beyond a doubt his abilities in that particular art of dancing. Even his charming partner could not keep up the intricate steps exercised by Marvin. Chuck Dobra and Ernie Kunstadt assisted behind the bar. They donned white waiters aprons and plunged into work for several hours. Sincere thanks to them. They’re all real sports—and grand fellows. * * jf Mrs. Steven R. Horváth made her presence for a short while, without daughter Sylvia ... sent word that she had lots of homework to do, now that she attends (he university. Ann Mohapp brought along a friend, Eleanore, and Frank Balogh wanted to dance with both at the same time (hick!) Mrs. Balogh was constantly assisting in the kitchen. * * :Je Ignoring the flatterings of all young men, Ann Csontos remained at the entrance to the kitchen, selling tickets—all night long. She will have to make up for lost Csárdás. * * * John and Bob Sanoshy as well as Lefty Molnár have exceptional abilities not only on the baseball diamond, but on the dance floor as well. Young lassies vied with each other for honors to dance with the trio. * * * Overheard later in the evening: Beatrice: "Boy, those movies were a treat.” An official: “I’m glad you liked the scenes.” Beatrice: “Yes sir, I ought to know. I was up on the balcony with a host of friends, you know.” * * * The balance sheet figures of the defunct corporation of Kolbász, Inc., came to our mind for it seems that Mr. Balogh has acquired ownership. He made all the sausages for the affair and representatives of several organizations there gave their orders to Mr. Balogh to make sausages for their next affair. * * * Irene Popp kept several of her girl friends very busy, insisting that she dance only with them. Apparently, they were trying out new steps... “Tootsie” Petrovits, a former member of the Ifjúsági Kör, has rejoined the ranks of Branch 503, so we understand ... Eleanor Sztanko claimed Baker’s song "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny” as her own. Well, (well!) her escort was “Johnny’’ Bodnar. * * * The Verhovay West Pullman Branch 96 was well represented. Among those whom we saw were the officials and their wives: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Szabó, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Szabó, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Nyuli, Mr and Mrs. Frank Tinich, Mr. and Mrs. ■ Charles Bako, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Foris and Mr. John Haiti. This is a reminder to our branch that we have got a date on January 27th with Branch 96. Their annual dance will be held at the Schlitz Hall, 119th and Morgan Streets. * * * Other organizations represented by officials were the Magyar Társaság (Hungarian Society), the German-Hungarian Ladies Society, The Vasmegye Hungarian-German Sick Benefit Association, the Hun garian-Vend Sick Benefit Society. $ * * “If every member sold as many tickets as Anne Talaber,” remarked an official, “we’d have to get a couple of other halls to take care of our guests, you know.” Good work, Anne! * * * When asked how his business was progressing at his own Dental Laboratory, Henry Molnár com plained that he was just keeping his head "above water”. But Henry did extraordinary well at Verhovayak Lapja the bar, and when he was on his way home his attitude was still that of a British conservative... Lóránt Györffy, district manager, was in a hurry to leave at mid night, for obvious reasons, apparently ... * * * Helen Csontos, who insisted that she is preparing a ten thousand word thesis on brief-cases, remained most of the time in the dining room with friends. (Note: The dining room is next to the bar room l.. but it made no dif ference to Helen.) Eddie Novak was blaming his wife, Theresa, for making him stay up so early in the morning as he had to go to work two hours later. “It’s all your fault (hie!),” laughed he. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Molnár (from Cleveland Avenue) were among those who seemed to enjoy themselves immensely at the affair. We hope to see them often, as well as “Lefty”, their son. * 4= * Members of Branch 503 extend birthday greetings to Anne Horvath, who celebrated her birthday recently. As you all no doubt know, Anne was selected “Miss Hungary” at the Chicago Auto Show in 1937. * * * Note to J. J. H.: Sylvia Horvath expresses her thanks for your kind words, THE SCRIBE OF BADACSONY.-------------0------------BRANCH 372, Lorain, Ohio Our January meeting had a record crowd attending. Among the members were the following bingo prize winners: Irene Urban, Irene Letkovich, and Mis3 Magdalen Szabó, who wras signed up recently; also present, and prize winners were Ernie Majoros, and Louis Delclg. Refreshments were served after 1 hour of bingo, while Marie Dannevich rendered popular selection on the piano. For our next get-to-gether Tuesday, Feb. 13th, the entertainment committee, consisting of Ernie Majoros and Kretovich, promised us a tea party and more bingo to be held 7:30 P. M. the usual place, 1618 E. 30th St. After finishing in 10th place (Not in the cellar position, because it’s a 12 team class League) of the first half, our bowling team went into high-gear and beat the 4th place Puskás Café 3 games in a row with games of 742, 792, and 851. Nice going boys—keep it up. ANDORRA ‘C’ LEAGUE Verhovays E. Majoras.... 128 —128 W. Palagyi.... 184 197 141—522 Delcig ........... 144 157 174—475 Kretovich ...... 136 171—307 V. King ........ 150 189 141—480 Miglets .... 143 165—308 Kretovich . 165—163 Totals ........ 742 851 792-2385 Puskas Scherocman.... 160 151 167—473 Puskas ......... 155 130—285 Pincura ......... 121 —121 Morovich ........ 156 128 184—468 Gov ich ........... 137 138—275 Gibson ...... 163 134—297 Mihuta ...... 103 116—218 Totals ........ 729 675 739-2143 Fraternally yours Julius Chaszar, Pres. Page 11 (Continued From Page 4) the facts about the Treaty of Trianon. All these letters have not been filed under the names of those who wrote them, which makes counting impossible. Our guess is that all told we received not fewer than twenty-five letters and not more than forty. We are referring, of course, only to the letters dealing with the passage about Hungarian action in Czecho-Slovakia. At the time it first hit the newsstands, the article attracted a flood of very favorable letters. We answered the protest with the obvious fact that Mr. Bess, within the limits of a single article, could not go back into history to discuss wrongs that have been done Hungaiy. It is our belief that he would have agreed with many of those who wrote on some of the points they made about past history. But he was dealing with only the current situation. Sincerely, The Editors Mr. Charles A. Young MS:NB After reading letter may I show population statistics of Hungarians living in United States according to the 1930 census from the census bureau of Washigton, D. C. Foreign born _ 274,450 Old Country Hungarians in cities 1930 New York City ... 59,883 Cleveland ____ 19,703 Chicago ................. 15,337 Detroit .............. 11,162 Philadelphia ....... 7,102 Bridgeport, Conn. 3,983 Los Angeles ......... 3,055 Milwaukee ............ 3,789 South Bend, Ind. 3,049 Second generation 590,680 Bom Here Females 291,761 Males 299,007 590,680 274,450 Total 865,130 Of course this table shows the census of ten years ago. With the 1940 census taken it will show a considerable increase in the second generation, so assuming that at least one in a thousand read the magazine, and I am sure that more than twenty-five to forty read the plea for protests in our popular Journal, with such undeniable proof as this that shows the disinterest of present day Amer. Hungs. We should unite and make our organization the biggest and best American Insurance company in America, and this will be accomplished with an Americanized name. GARDEN ISLAND Oft I drift to a far-off place; where there is no illusion of space. My soul escapes the bonds of time and shatters the illusion of race. I hold communion with Nature’s life; my spirit. blends within the whole Then I rejoice to hear the wind, to hear the ominous thunder roll! I lie where a whispering tree casts a comforting shadow on me And cools me under the midday sun close by the murmur of the sea. The loveliness of fragrant flowers and piney woods and salt sea air A blue, blue sky, and big white clouds fantastic shapes at which I stare! All this is mine, the rustling trees, and everything that Nature own« — Forest and stream, the loon's wild call and the thrush's liquid tones. My far-off place is the whole wide world and the glittering stars above A Garden set in. the midst of Space and a little gate that opens to Love. AMELIA NYERS, South Bend, Ind.
