Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-07-25 / 30. szám

July 25, 1940 Page 9 AMERICAN HUNGARIANS CELEBRATE AT NEW YORK WORLD S FAIR A two-day celebration, sponsored by the New York Council of American Citi­zens of Hungarian Descent, was held at the American Common of the N. Y. World’s Fair July 6 and 7, when groups of dancers, singers and musicians united their talents to present a spec­tacle showing the contribu­tion of Hungarian immi­grants to the cultural and industrial life of America. Frederick Sheffield, As­sistant U. S. Commissioner to the Fair, spoke at length of the great gifts made by Hungarian immigrants to this country. He emphasized the necessity for unity be­tween all groups in this country. A welcome addition to the program was beloved Rev. Stephen Csernyiczky of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church of Bridgeport, Conn., who pleaded for the continuance of tolerance in this country. The Invocation was given by Dr. Géza Takaró of the First Hungarian Reformed Church. The musical portion of Saturday’s program was headed by the singing of Anna Roselle (Anna Gyenge) of the Metropolitan Opera Company. There was also dancing by the St. Emory Hungarian Dancers, singing by Mme. Ilona de Thury, Lajos Hegedűs and László Dortsak. The Saturday meeting was chairmaned by Morris Cukor. On Saturday evening, there was Hungarian Folk Dancing on the Village Green of the American Common, led by the First Hungarian Folk Dance Group, Mme. Etus Serly, Director; The Hungarian Folk Arts Group, Lola de Grille, Director; and American Hungarian Junior Society, Lola Gordon, Direc tor. An interesting addition was the playing of a Taro gato Solo by Stephen Kiss. Dr. Albert B. Mark led the Sunday afternoon pro­gram. This program started with a salute to the flag by the audience as it faced the Stars and Stripes, which now flies proudly over the spot where the Red Star of the Soviet stood last yeo” high above the Soviet Pavil­ion. While the audience saluted, Chairman Mark, swore allegience to the United States, in Hungarian. “We know what freedom means,” he said. “We shall never submit to slavery.” New York Assemblyman Robert F. Wagner, Jr. spoke feelingly of the democratic way of Me, and warned his listeners of the dangers confronting the United States. Other addresses were those of Dr. László Harsanyi of the First Hungarian Presby­terian Church, Judge Fred­erick L. Hackenberg and Dr. Lazar Schoenfeld of the Con­gregation Beth David. The entertainment portion of the afternoon was made memorable by the music, singing, and dancing of the Independent Hungarian Folk Dance Group, the Andreni Brothers of South Bend, Indiana, the First Hunga­rian Folk Dance Group, the First Hungarian Baptist Church Mixed Choir, Fred­eric Balazs, Eugene Mate, Aranka Koszta, the St. Stephen Men’s Choir and the St. Caecilia Ladies Choir, the St. Emory Dancers and Margaret Ormos. The American Common, where Americans of all na­tionality backgrounds meet in friendship and peace this summer at the Fair, is the gift of Sears, Roebuck and Co. The New York Council of American Citizens of Hun­garian Descent is made up of: President—Morris Cukor; Vice President — Thomas Vass, Jr.; Associates — Mrs. John Aranyossy, Eugene Ha cker, Bert Nagy, Emery Si­ket, Edmond Tihor, Andrew Tyukody; Executive Secre­tary — Pr. Bela Albert Mark; Associates — Lola de Grille, John H. Sherry; Cor­responding Secretary — Lola Gordon; Treasurer — Char­les Denes; Comptrollers — Michael Gyarmathy, George Hohner, Charles Hundames, Louis Molnár, Julius Vita­­rius; Assistant Jacob Efraim.---------------O-------------­BRANCH 157 SECRETARIAL NOTICE WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND------------------------ BRANCH 430 ------------------------.Verhovay ah Lapja—------------------------------------On The Scene Again: I wish to make notifica­tion that Mr. John Kondrath resigned from the secretary­ship of Branch 157, Wauke­gan, Illinois, on July 14, 1940, and that I. Mrs. Viola Hanson, have succeeded Mr. Kondrath as secretary of said branch. Hereafter dues are to be paid to me, and those wish­ing to discuss and be in­formed on Verhovay matters are to communicate with me. Please communicate with me in the ENGLISH lan­guage as I do NOT under­stand the Hungarian lan­guage. Fraternally yours, MRS. VIOLA HANSON, Secretary 157 624 Lincoln Avenue Waukegan, Illinois. After an absence of several months, I have decided to renew my contributions to the Journal. I trust too many will not object to this bold move of mine. In re­turning as an old friend and contributor, I can not but help noticing in late issues of the new journal many decided improve­ments. The journal is more read­able and far more interesting than it has ever been. Congratulations to Mr. Coloman Revesz and Mr. Albert Jozik, and the contributors responsible for this noticeable and much needed improvement. Verhovay Sports: On the sports front Verhovay teams have been rather active of late. The baseball league as well as the softball league have been functioning satisfactorily. The first half of the Softball Season finds Homestead, Pa., and Youngstown, Ohio, in a tie for first place, this necessitating a playoff in the very near future. In the baseball sec­tion Jacobs Creek, Pa., walked off with the honors. They have a fine group of hoys there and a stand­out team. Keep up the good work, Steve. We’re proud of your ac­complishments. To refresh our sports followers, the Softball League is composed of Youngstown, Ohio, Beaver Palls, Homestead, Zelienople, East Pittsburgh and Johnstown, Pa. The Baseball League is composed of Pittsburgh, Martins Ferry, Ohio, Jacobs Creek and Walker­­town, Pa. When our baseball teams and softball teams engage one another on Sundays, it would be an ex­cellent move on the part of the Verhovay members, young and old, to journey out to see them play. They are all a fine group of boys, managed by some dandy men. Our managers are Leslie Namath, Zelienople; Joe Darvis, Homestead; J. Hauser, Youngstown; Steve Ba­logh, Johnstown, and John Usko, East Pittsburgh, and John Na­math, Beaver Falls, Pa. A square and level-headed group of men. all working in the interest of our Verhovay Softball League. In hasa ball we find Pete Mészáros, Pitts­burgh; Val Konyha of Martins Ferry, Ohio; Steve Szabó, Jacobs Creek; and Ray Lindquist of Walkertown. Keep up the good work fellows; Don't forget, we are building for the future. Branch Life in Homestead: Congratulations, I believe, are in order for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Timko upon the arrival of a new addition to the family. Arlene Ann will have a playmate now. Two girls, Andy. Andy, one of Home­stead’s outstanding policemen, is also one of Branch. 430’s out­standing members. Congratulations are also in order for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lässige upon the recent arrival of a precious package from Heaven It’s a hoy and the first child. No wonder Henry is all smiles these days. Cigars were okay Henry, it is a good habit to get into— passing out cigars every now and then. Homestead’s list of writers con­tinues to grow. And, too, this is a fact of which we are very proud of. There is Arpad Chontos with his well-presented reviews of musicals, literary works and such. Then we follow with our newest edition, Rob Storm, (an alias) whose typewriter clicks out some very interesting short, short stories—Daddy Darling and Zero Hour! are his two first. More will follow. Watch for them! Then I have been told via friend grape­vine that another young person will present her initial short story. And it’s going to be a wow! Let’s have your comments on these efforts by our members. Of course, we also had Bert Priam contribute some well-written col­umns. I usually place myself last because I feel I’m just mediocre —a few degree away from being fair. Congratulations to Miss Margaret Seech who recently became Mrs. David Thomas. They are, believe me, very happy. Best wishes and lots of luck in your new venture. Still more congratulations, and this time to Steve Nemeth, our illustrious President, upon his graduation from the University or Pittsburgh. Steve tells me that it took four years labor to receive his B. S. I wonder what he means? Still coming! Congrats to Anna Toth who last month became Mrs. Joseph Beserock. Best wishes! Then, too, congratulations and best wishes to Elsie Ternik who several months ago became Mrs. Alex Faharik. After a short honeymoon, both couples are residing in the Pittsburgh District. At 8:45 P. M. on Friday eve­ning, August 16th, the gangplank will be pulled up and the Steamer Senator" will heave-ho for a trip up the beautiful Ohio. After con­sulting my calendar and the stars, l discover that a full moon is in the offing. The steamer will leave the Stanwix Street Dock at Du. ciuesne Way at 8:45 P. and will return at the stroke of 12— midnight. If you’ve never been on a boat ride, then you’re missing loads of fun and entertainment. Why not make plans to join with Homestead and the Overseas Club on this boat ride. The crowd will be there and "Moonlight on the Ohio”! Getting romantic, I am. Perhaps I should, being the type that sits at home all the time What home? Next question please! The Central European Checkerboard: Today France is vanquished. Holland, Denmark, Belgium ani Luxemborg have also been over­run. The world today is witness ing a very great history-making epoch, one that will not nor has not been equalled during the rule of mankind. In Central Europe reverberations of these changes can also be heard. Hungary la maintaining a determined wait for her long-lost province, Tran­sylvania. That she will receive it can not be questioned. But, when she does receive it, she will be forced to orient her foreign policy, economic setup, as well as cul tural setup towards Berlin. It’s In the books and it’s bound to come Yours very fraternally, GÉZA KOLOZSVARY, Homestead, Pa.-------------0---------— VERHOVAY MEMBER RECEIVES DEGREE Above is pictured the oc­casion when Miss Helen M. Balogh received with honors the Bachelor of Education degree from the New Haven State Teachers College in June, 1940. Miss Balogh is manager of Branch 444, Wallingford, Connecticut, and has ac­tively participated in the affairs of her branch and of the Association.--------------O----:---------­Folding on hinges when not in use, a novel imple­ment has a teaspoon on one end of its handle and a table­spoon on the other. VERHOVAY HUNGARIAN DAY Conducted by the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INS. ASS’N BRANCHES AND MAGYAR CHURCHES ST. MICHAEL’S PARK — McADOO, FA. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 40 Park Opens 10:00 A. M. Music by SZALONTAY’S RADIO ORCHESTRA Bethlehem, Pa. BUS RIDE FROM: Scranton, Throop, Wilkes Barre, Kingston, Berwick and Kulpmont, Pa. ADMISSION FREE MAGYAR GOULASH & DANCE 50c Refreshments and All Kinds of Amusements & Spoils

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