Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1941-08-28 / 35. szám
August 28, 1941 Page 5 Pittsburgh and Homestead, and it worked. In 1940 a Verhovay Baseball and Softball League was organized, and Bill was chosen for the difficult task of managing both leagues on the order of Commissioner Landis in organized baseball. In this new venture he did well, for the season, with one exception, was completed highly successfully. Whenever we talk about these happenings, Bill always remarks that Frank Brogley, our congenial Director from Youngstown, was the man who deserves the credit. We know that Director Brogley is a hard worker, but we also know that Bill usually stays in their pitching for all he is worth. We could write a few more interesting items about Bill, but come, let us get down to the most important item that we have before us. Of course, we know we are talking about Bill, but there is someone else of equal importance. She is the former Elizabeth M. Toth of Munhall, Bill’s beloved spouse. The day for the marriage, August 10, 1941, beamed forth with much happiness. This, much to Bill’s satisfaction, will go down into the weather charts as a sunshiny, moderately warm day. The hour of the marriage was set for 3 P. 'M., and the town was really agog. After all, Bill is very close to all of the old people as well as young people in the Homestead and surrounding districts, and is especially liked. Betty, a traveler in Europe in 1939, also possesses a large circle of acquaintances, and the day loomed large for both. The hour found Bill seated in the big Hungarian Reformed Church, with two young friends, Johnny and Elmer Toth. A few minutes later the minister, Rev. Anthony Szabó, made his appearance. Miss Emma Borovich, one of Bill’s friends of long standing, was at the organ, and people began streaming into the church. Suddenly faint whispers could be heard in the rear of the church, and, upon glancing back, the bridal party was seen to enter. To the strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding March, with great solemness and dignity, Julius Lenart, a groomsmen, Auditor for the Verhovay and Treasurer of Branch 395, McKeesport, Pa., proceeded down the aisle with Miss Ann Gaboczy, a bridesmaid; followed by the best man and maid of honor, Alexander L. Suto of Homestead and Miss Margaret Tobias of Fairport Harbor, Ohio; next came the bridegroom’s brother and sister, James and Ethel; followed immediately by Mr. and Mrs. John Toth, Jr., also groomsman and bridesmaid; then came the flower girl Edith Ann Kohut, a sister of Bill’s. Last but not least came the bride, as beautiful a bride as anyone would care to see, escorted by her father, John Toth of Munhall. As the bride and her father neared the front of the church, Bill stepped out and escorted her a few feet to t^he altar. The ceremony, a beautiful one, proceeded along in honest simplicity. Before the main part of the ceremony was reached, the same Miss Tobias, a Junior at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, sang “Because” accompanied on the organ by Miss Emma Borovich. The singing of Miss Tobias was truly one of the high lights of the affair, for it stirred many of those attending the ceremony by its beauty and richness. Soon Bill and Betty both said, “I do,” and the ceremony was over. To the ever-popular strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, Bill escorted his bride out of the church, followed by the attendants. We should like to make special note this time that our Supreme President, Joseph Darago, and Mrs. Darago, honored the newly married couple by attending the church ceremony. Seated near the front of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Darago were in an excellent position to witness the entire affair. Other members of the Verhovay Home Office were also present. The bride was attired in a gown of white Marquisite Net with lace trimming fashioned with a train, and short veil trimmed with orange blossoms. She wore three strands of pearls, a gift from her aunt, and carried a boquet of white gardenias. The maid of hönor as well as each bridesmaid appeared in various colors of net, with a tiny floral hat with their veil to match their gowns. They carried boquets of roses to match their dress. To resume where we so abruptly left off, the bridal party slowly left the church and gave many of the amateur photographers an opportunity to further their hobby. Showers of rice resembling a heavy downpour' greeted tjre newlyweds and caused much joy. Then with some difficulty the bridal party managed to squeeze its way through the large number of people gathered around Verhovayak Lapja LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED Whatever men say in their blindness, And spite of the fancies of youth, There’s nothing so kingly as kindness And nothing so royal as truth. —Alice Cary A stooge, not on my payroll, said to me the other day: The picture of one John “Dirk” Fulop in the last issue is more the likeness of a lad from Belfast, IBELAJÍD, you know, you know. ’This the blarney O’Donnell... Anyway, John, The Scribe and company enjoyed to the full your most interesting, clever, humorous scratching of August 14 under “The 376 Herald.” (I hope that no Leghorn assisted.) And if you “went around the outside of the church, and went into the parsonage. Here we understand Bill received several important documents and a gift from Rev. Szabó. After the completion of these matters, the bridal party drove to the bride’s home where, true to tradition, Bill carried his bride over the threshold. Again it rained rice and rice from every direction. Later came the 4 P. M. date with Mr. Leland, the district’s outstanding photographer, was kept. From the photographers the group stopped off at the bridegroom’s home, where refreshments and best wishes were received from neighbors and friends as well as the family. From Bill’s home the bridal party returned to the bride’s home, where amateur photographers once more tried their luck for a good picture or two. At 6 00 P. M. the bell sounded for dinner, and guests. and friends entered the home and sat down to a really enjoyable dinner, thanks to Mrs. John Toth, the bride’s mother, Mrs. S. Gabocy, Mrs. Sipos, Mrs Kish and Mrs. Alex Toth. After the wedding supper, many wedding formalities were taken care of such as cutting of the cake by the bride and groom, etc. Early in the evening preparations were made to enjoy some good Hungarian dancing, and what enjoyment it really was! It seemed as though everybody wanted to dance with the beautiful bride, but then Bill didn’t do so bad himself. Outstanding among the dancers was the bride’s uncle, Carl Kovács, who danced the csárdás with more pep and enthusiasm than many of those attending had seen for a long, long time, notwithstanding the more than sixty years that he has seen come and go. Bill’s mother and father, as well as Betty’s parents, joined in and danced on this happy occasion, a once-in-a-life time proposition. A happier, more jolly group has seldom been seen anywhere. Towards the midnight hour, the festivities quited somewhat, and the guests began to take their leave. At this time, the new Mr. and Mrs. departed for a short honeymoon, and took with them the best wishes of their many good friends and relatives. Upon their return from this short honeymoon, we understand a long trip is planned through the South. A few of the telegrams received carried best wishes and the signatures—Director Frank Brogley, Youngstown; Director and Mrs. John Salanczy, Chicago; The Verhovay Home Office employees, and Gay and Steve Fodor from Detroit. Those present at the wedding included: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Darago, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Tusay, Morgantown, W. Va.; Miss Margaret Tobias, Fairport Harbor, Ohio; Mr. and Mis. Alex Kovach and family, Youngstown, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Ardale, Youngstown, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Mathia, Detroit, Michigan; Albert Jozik; Mrs. Rose Kostolanyi; Betty Andra; Steve Tusay; Mr. and Mrs. A Suto and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Genbauffe and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Scheetz and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. M. Kalo; Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo, Sr.; Mrs. Rubincsak; John Rubincsak; Mr. and Mrs. P. Borbély; Mrs. G. Berger; Mrs. Concolly and family; Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo, Jr; Miss Violet Borsy; Alex Suto; Julius Lenart; Miss Ann Gabocy; Mr. and Mrs. C. Kovach, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gabocy; Mr. and Mrs. C. Kovach, Sr; Mr. and Mrs. W. Csizmadia; Mr. and Mrs. George Kovács; Mr. and Mrs. John Toth and family; Mrs. Hegedűs; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sipos; Dr. L. T. Sabow; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kish; Mr. and Mrs. N. Kovács; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Toth; Mr. and Mrs. John Kohut, Jr; Mr. and Mrs. John Kohut, Sr; Mrs. Joseph Toth; Joseph Prokopovitch; James Kohut; Miss Ethel Kohut; I^ev. and Mrs. A. Szabó; Miss Edith Ann Kohut; and Mrs. Galyas. scaring innocent babes and frightening wild animals,” John, th>* girls here are wondering the age of those “babes.” Ah, corns, James Cagney smile (I mean— John), you’re breaking some hearts! The “Sunkist Southern California” series by Albert Steinmetz gives us Middle-Westerners as well as Easterners a vivid description and a picturesque background of sunny California. We trust that Mr. Steinmetz continues with this series of educational and interesting material. Extra for Mr. Jozik:—All the Chicago Verhovayans with whom you visited, Albert, are mighty glad that you enjoyed your visit here. We hope that you will be here before 1941 ends... and celebrate with us. But plan to stay here longer; you will then have an opportunity to meet many more of your friends in Branch 503. Joseph Szenassy, when on vacation, broke a finger while catching for a baseball team. We hear he is okeh now, although he said that he will have to get a few more lessons in catching. While vacationing in Buffalo, New York, recently, Lillian Seigh and her mother, Mrs. Ethel Szaj, cur Vice-President, sent their best wishes to our members. Our sincere thanks for their thoughtfulness. Recently a close friend of mine poked me in the face with a post card he received from Secretary Frank Balogh. It was mailed from Muskegon Heights, Michigan, on August 15. On the face is a beautiful night scene on Lake Michigan, with the silvery moon shining upon the slippery waters, the clouds gently assisting above. V/e are still wondering what inspired Mr. Balogh, Sr., to send tnis extraordinary card ... We are glad to welcome George E-ozsgay of Chicago Heights, Illinois, as a member of our Branch. Apparently your, persuasion, Ann Csontos, went a long way ... and Secretary Balogh expresses his thanks. Another member is on the roil call—Steve Varga, of 1740 W. Erie St. Employed at Jelko Company, Steve’s favorite pastime is baseball, at which he is an expert. A special messenger brought a package containing the first white rose that bloomed in the spacious, beautiful yard of one Mariska Polanyi, of Muskegon Heights, Michigan. The rose was for Tony Kovács, who became acquainted with Mariska in 1940, and when the messenger was in that city recently he was assigned to the Delivery Department. It’s about 200 miles from Muskegon Heights, Michigan, to Chicago, Illinois, but particular pains were taken to bring the white rose intact. Tony was so extremely pleased that he plans on a trip soon, so W’e hear. And he is keeping the white rose for special remembrance. Oh yeah, the messenger was Secretary Frank Balogh, who happened to visit in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, at the residence of his sister. Is this a new job of yours, Mr. Secretary? Do you now deliver flowers? Incidentally, Mariska’s dad, George Polanyi, is a leader among the Hungarians and Verhovayans in Muskegon Heights. He contributes his efforts to the Hungarian Hall, to the Sacred Heart Hungarian Church, to the local Verhovay club, and to other Hungarian societies there. Fraternally, The Scribe of Kőszeg (fönt a Szabó hegyen.)
