Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1940-09-12 / 37. szám
(age 2 September 12, 1940 Verhovay Romance Youth’s Challenge By HELEN WELSHIMER Dare to play a tambourine and build a gypsy fire, To take the red blood of your dreams and make what you desire. Dare to climb the far, brave heights; the old desire to go When all the bands are gay with song belongs to youth, you know. Dare to love and suffer, and if a broken heart I Should come there are always patches; choose a gallant part! For all of life is yours to-day, the world is wide and fair; Bring laughter, love, adventure, they’ll take you anywhere! Red was made for madness, blue was made for truth, Winding trails and singing dawns were made to challenge youth. So, join the parade as it goes by; the bugle notes are sweet, A carnival of silver stars, a fairy tale complete. Go singing, laughing, dancing; the rainbow beckons still, The pot of gold is waiting for the few who climb the hill. Let older, wiser folks refuse to join the marching tune. Climb the ladder made of dreams and dare to reach the moon! Once upon a time, I wrote a story in this newspaper. The heroine of this romance was a girl, who won a" steamship ticket, travelled to Hungary, thereby changing the whole course of her life. She became a movie-star. In this career she attained not only great success but also won a husband. The theme of this story as well as the characters in it, were the fruits of my imagination, born of fantasy. Now however, I can write of a romance, whose characters are alive. They are our members. Their history and romance were not imagined by me but by the one who writes the most beautiful romances: life. It was fashioned by life. I shall not begin this story with the words “once upon a time there was” for it was in Omaha, Nebraska and Detroit, Michigan, that there lived two young Verhovay members. These two young people decided in the Autumn of 1938, when the Verhovay Contest was announced, that they would take part in that Contest. They did this through their desire to see the land of which they had heard so many beautiful tales from their parents, but which they had never seen before. The one, Mary Fabian, gathered the new members in Omaha, Nebraska, with great zeal. The other, Julius Szalay, came and went busily in Detroit, Michigan, to secure the necessary points for winning a steamship ticket. The perseverance and industry of the young people were crowned with success, for each one of them won a I much coveted steamship ticket. They met for the first time in New York, when the steamship “Pilsudski” was about to weigh anchor.... (dear God where is that beautiful ship — perhaps somewhere at the bottom of the sea.) 1 Julius Szalay looked deeply into the beautiful eyes of Mary Fabian and from then on, he used all his energies in his efforts to be near her as much as possible and on every occasion. About that time, one July moonlit evening was more enchanting than another, the sea calm, entrancingly ideal. The two youngsters found life beautiful: each other’s nearness meant happiness to them. As I said before, the story concerns young people: is it any wonder then that their hearts were filled with sensations not experienced previously? When I met them in Gdynia upon their arrival there, and became acquainted with the members of the group, I immediately perceived that the luggage of the pretty brown-eyed girl was very assiduously taken care of by the young man from Detroit. Then there came the entrancing evenings in Budapest and vicinity. The members of the group considered these two as set apart and belonging together, for it was very evident that they were very fond of one another, that they enjoyed each other’s company. Then came the end of the memorable tour of Hungary. For a time at least, these two youngsters had to bid each other adieu. Mary Fabian departed to visit relatives living in the Tisza River region while Julius Szalay left to visit his relatives living near the Danube. But, St. Stephen’s Day found the two of them on hand again in Budapest. It is necdle'ss to remark that they spent every possible moment in each other’s company. Then came the departure for home: As can be expected every spare moment on the voyage home was spent by these two, in harmonious companionship. Then came the exchange of letters between the girl from Omaha and the boy from Detroit, brought together by the 1939 Membership Contest of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. In June of this year, the past winners of the Verhovay Contest held a reunion in Youngstown, Ohio. Lovely Mary Fabian also attended, coming all the way from Omaha, Nebraska, bringing with her, her two sisters as well as a girlfriend: she came in order to meet again all those with whom she spent such unforgettable and enchanting days during the Verhovay Tour. On her way home from Youngstown, Mary paid a visit in Detroit also and this visit merely served to strengthen the ties already existing between the two young people. They were convinced that the Fates had decreed that they belong to one another: that they wish to travel the way of life together. Julius Szalay visited Omaha, Nebraska on Labor Day: taking with him the ring NOVARRO AT DEER LAKE By BETTY CAROL BALEGA During the week of September 2nd, Ramon Novarro recently returned from Europe, made his third personal appearance in summer stock at John Kenley’s Deer Lake Theatre. To both the management and the cast it was a distinct honor and pleasure to have as a guest and to work with such a celebrated person. To the patrons and populace in general, it was a thrill that made feminine hearts flutter, and gave the gentlemen quite a few moments of envious thought. A gentleman, actor and philosopher, courteous, charming and thoughtful, each connected so closely with the others that it would be difficult to picture Novarro as he is were one of these elements missing. One of the brightest constellations in the heavens of Hollywood a few years past, he has been compared by many to the immortal Valentino. “The Pagan,” “The Cat and the Fiddle” with Jeannette MacDonald, “The Night is Young,” and a score of others, who can forget his hits? In direct contrast with his life in Hollywood, Ramon now travels alone and lives simply. While in Europe he directed pictures in Rome, Italy, and sold some of his stories for motion picture rcvisals. Unfortunately the present condition abroad deemed it necessary for his return to America, severing at least partially his connections with Rome. However, what is Europe’s loss is our gain, and Ramon Novarro is welcomed once more into our midst. “The Command to Love,” in which he appeared at Deer Lake, was a fast moving comedy with few dull moments, if any. Enacting a dashing young military attache, Novarro turned out a flawless performance, as well could be expected. So dashing in fact that the ladies stood clamoring for his autograph at every avail-Verhovayak Lapja which he wished to present to his chosen one. Their marriage will be celebrated on October 12, 1940 at the home of Mary Fabian in Omaha, Nebraska. An extremely happy and grateful couple will bless the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, which was intsrumental in bringingtogether for a whole lifetime an Omaha girl and a Detroit boy. A.F. F. able moment; your correspondent overhearing one fair lass remark, “I have waited for this autograph since “The Pagan”!” The supporting cast also gave a nicely polished performance, but my attention was caught particularly by three young men who appear to be above the average run of summer stock actors. My advice to Broadway is to keep its eye on Ralph Bell, Will Henry, and Barney Eberhardt. Incidently, orchids to Eberhardt for his part in the construction of the sets at the theatre this summer. Nice work, Barney! The cast of “The Command to Love” follows: Don Pedro Munaterra — Arthur Hughes. The French Ambassador — Ralph Bell. Marie-Anne, his wife — Shiela Bramley. A Lackey — Banery Eberhardt. Gaston, Marquis Du Saint- Lac—Military Attache — Ramon Novarro. Emile Ardiliot, Secretary to Attache—John Norton. Don Thomas Martinez — Thomas Fisher. Manuela, wife of the Spanish War Minister -— Pert Keltőn. Spanish War Minister —* Will Henry. The French Foreign Minister — Randolph Wade.--------------------O-------------------TWO SOCIAL EVENTS COMING FOR BRANCH 40 Martins Ferry, Ohio — Having successfully carried out its Labor Day program of a Hungarian dance and other social activities, including an athletic event, Branch 40. is now preparing for two more socials soon to come. On September 27, Friday evening, the Martins Ferry Baseball Team will sponsor an American dance at the Hungarian Hall. No swing fan should miss this dance, as a prominent orchestra versed in sophisticated music will furnish the streamline numbers for the occasion. And on October 12, Saturday night, Branch 40 will hold a Hungarian dance at the Hungarian Hall, the music to be played by a popular csárdás orchestra. Members of nearby branches and friends are invited to attend these festivities by Branch 40. Fraternally, • !' Val Konyha, Business Manager.
