Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1941-09-11 / 37. szám

Page 7 September 11, 1941 rected by Matyas, and a comedy act by the Ponyicki brothers. —The Cleveland Plain Dealer, August 18, 1941. These are the high lights at the Cleveland Verhovay Day: The day was grand and glorious. With the break of dawn, Sun­day, August 17, 1941, the Cleve­land Committee began its work, and by 9:00 A. M. the organiza­tion was moving, each branch to its post. At one o’clock our out of town guests began to arrive. Alliance, Ohio, came with two bus loads, led by Mr. Simon and Mr. Él­tető. We were glad to see them ana their crowd. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Dugan were along, and they brought back pleasant memories of our visit in Alliance. Mike and his lady friend looked at, us with accusing eyes, because we—just for a moment—forget where we had met. A thousand pardons. Our boys fell head over heels in love with them, especially John Henry Mantz. Director Frank Brogley came with his gang from Youngstown. Ohio, with a bevy of beauties. We were astounded, and we in­quired whether they were all beauty contestants. Wonderful people. Joseph A. Taylor, president of Branch 383, Buffalo, New York, had at least á half dozen women around him every time we looked around. Nice going, Joe. Louis Yassy, our district or­ganizer, was rushing here and there looking out for the wants of our out of town guests. I met Mr. Palagyi, president of Lorain, Ohio, Branch 372, with Julius Chaszar, also of 372. . But we missed another old friend of- ours, the Smiths of Lorain. I was introduced to our English editor, Mr. Albert Jozik, and 1 hereby agree with my mutual friend, The Ferret, that he is a real fellow. Lest we forget, we met The Ferret’s mother, and after seeing and talking with her, we know The Ferret must be the real McCoy. Saw Joseph Darago, Jr., from Akron, Ohio. He was entertain­ing several people, among them oar own Cal Karnya who was selling tickets religiously. Met Director Vizi and District Organizer Cincel. Charming gent­lemen, the both of them. I met Ethel Cincel and Mrs. Green, of the Home Office. Ethel confesses she’s in love. Ah love! Mr. Jozik introduced several contributors who had requested to meet me. Mrs. Sabo and Miss Irene Balia, scribes of Branch 96, Chicago, Illinois, were introduced to me, also the husband of Mrs. Sabo. I found them very charm­ing people. I had conversation with our Supreme Officers, Messrs. Darago, Bencze and Revesz. Their charms always work wonders with the people. And they know how to get around. Our Branch 366 was given the job of selling tickets, and if you will pardon my pride, I must say we did a pretty good job. We came early and started the day with a bacon fry, Hungarian style, after which we sold tickets. Our prexy, Goldie Zsednay, was one of the greeters, ticket sellers, telephone operators, etc. She did yeoman service. John Henry Mantz arranged for the truck, which he saw through from stärt to finish. Frances Schwartz spend much time taking care of the change in the cigar box which was too big. Betty and Frank Pannetti pitched in by selling ____________ Verhorn vafc Lapja_____________ Clevelanders in Detroit on Verhovay Day The winning ticket was No. 30,303. I have often come home at four in the morning, but to get up and go out of town at that hour—well, only a Verhovay day would possibly make me do it again. My goodness what an unearthly hour to get up! Haven’t done it in years. Among those making the trek in Mr. Louis Vassy’s automobile were Mr. Joseph Szalay, Mr. Joseph Varga, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kar­nya, Joseph Nagy and yours truly. En route we stopped in Erie for breakfast. We didn’t know whether we were eat­ing in Ohio or Michigan, so close to the boundary of the two states is this town. Just outside Monroe, Mi­chigan, a large Greyhound bus passed us, and Joseph Nagy remarked that a young tickets, and at the same time they looked after their little girl. Poor Betty had her hands full. Mrs. Cal Karnya sold the most lunch tickets. Believe me, she’s a go-getter. Elsie Kolozs­­vary was her assistant. Mr. A1 Fodor used high pressure sales­manship on the customers. Joseph Nagy, our comptroller, was ever alert, trying to please his boss, Mr. Fecser, who is also a member and in the meat business. Mr. Fecser made that delicious kolbász 'bat we ate. Sally and Helen Molnár also helped to sell tickets. Ann V. Biro did the missionary work of acquainting the who’s who of the Verhovay with one another. I want to thank Ann for introducing me to Albert Jozik. I hope, Mr. Jozik, you find that heiress. If you do, find out whether she has a sister! To think: all the way to California and no heiress! Horrible! Mr. Drotos and his gang from Branch 45 did a wonderful job at the bar. Mr. Tomko of Branch 149 was responsible for the "count” of the lunch tickets. Mr. Varga of Branch 14 was treasurer of the outing. A big job that was well done. He was assisted by Mr. Vida and Mr. Vida’s charming daughter. Mrs. Louis Vassy admonished her energetic husband to take it easy and not get excited. He said, “Who’s excited?” Alex Goydan was seen strolling along meeting old friends. We are glad the Germans didn’t have the Indian sign on the ship he came back on. And in closing, I wish to thank everybody who participated in this event—the out of town peo­ple for their good humor and graciousness, the performers for their ability to put over their acts, which were excellent, the Supreme Officers who added color and dignity to this grand occa­sion. We nominate the following as the three hardest workers who struggled to make this affair the success it was: Mr. Joseph Szalay, Mr. Louis Vassy, Mr. Albert Karl. (Editorial Note: We believe four should be nominated, with Mr. Horvath included among them.) Fraternally Joseph J. Horvath, Secretary. lady was waving at us from the rear of the bus. We im­mediately- recognized Yolan­da Erdeky, and then we ad­monished Mr. Vassy that the bus would beat us to Detroit, The sting of the remark must have gone to his feet tor we soon passed the bus containing the Branch 395 (McKeesport, Pa.) group go­ing as the guests of Branch 429 (Dearborn, Michigan). We arrived in Detroit about 9:45 A. M., parked and went upstairs to the Verho­­vay Home where we were greeted by Mr. Szabó, a very fine gentleman. Conversation was followed by liquid re­freshments. Then we took a walk and gaped around till noon, went back to the home, and who came in but our girls from Clevéland, Frances Schwartz, Elsie Ko­­lozsvary, and Ann V. Biro and her sister. Frances’ brother did the, driving. Greetings and salutations were followed by dinner at the Hevesi restaurant across the street from the Verho­vay Home. Excellent dinners were served. After finishing we were ready to go when we dis­covered Mr. and Mrs. Kar­nya were missing. We waited and waited. Louis Vassy was fuming, and the patience of the rest of us was taxed too. We finally located them at a relative of theirs. They in­formed us that they would go by bus to the picnic. We thought the bus was used in the Civil War. Anyway, several little girls in Hunga­rian costumes said so. We inquired as to direction, re­ceived same, and were on our way. The verbal direction was all right, but the poles were devoid of signs, because,* when we arrived at Elizabeth Park, instead of turning right we went straight ahead and had the pleasure of an unexpected tour of the park, which is very attractive. We finally arrived amid a great cloud of dust, so dusty that we thought for a moment that the army from the camp which is located in the city was throwing up a smoke screen. Our girls were already there when we arrived, and after looking over the situa­tion we saw the Supreme Officers, Messrs. Joseph Da­rago, John Bencze and Col­­oman Revesz. After a round of hand shakes we were in­troduced to Mrs. Darago and Mrs. Revesz, both charm­ing ladies. Mr. Vassy and Mr. Szalay left us to make the rounds among their friends in Detroit, and we were left pretty much to ourselves till the crowd started to gather about 3:00 P. M. We were introduced to the Detroit Director and the De­troit District Organizer, Julius Macker and Alexander Gvulay, respectively, and to a Detroit Secretary, Stephen Lukacs, who is also a mem­ber of the Auditing Com­mittee. These three seem to be the spark plug of the Verhovay in Detroit. We met Mr. Albert Jozik and the gang from McKees­port and Pittsburgh, and finally Mr. Jozik introduced us to The Ferret. We just gaped and said, “Well!”, and then we laughed. The Ferret is a very energetic person. She was “laying down the law” to an of­ficial of the Verhovay Day. She also arranged for several scribes, past and present, for a group picture. And Mr. Nagy took a picture of The Ferret and myself, and as we stood there I just could not resist the urge to give The Ferret a little squeeze, so nice is she. Thanks, Jolán, for your kind consideration. Adios. Met John “Dirk” Fulop and Mr. Richard J. Phillips. Both are affable gentlemen. Saw Mrs. Revesz carrying a baby, and she made a very pretty picture. Saw Elmer Halas and his sister. He looked the picture of health. Helen Goydan with a can­did camera, with her girl friend Anna. Ann V. Biro again intro­duced several people to us. Ann knows how to get around, eh! Saw Oscar Petosky and Zoltán Vince, of Detroit Branch 36, and they inquired whether we brought the new Ford which was raffled at Cleveland Verhovay Day. Met Helen Gallovich of Detroit, and my oh my! she was nice. Saw Mrs. Green of the Home Office enjoying those health rays of the sun. The loudspeaker wasn’t working very well, and that somewhat spoiled the pro­gram. r The playlet given by the Detroit Verhovay players was a fine idea and should be given every year, but tetter rehearsed. I am sure that a truly great play could be written around the origin­al thirteen miners. It was readily perceived that the younger element wasn’t cooperating at the Detroit Verhovay Day, with the exception of The Ferret who with her dynamic per­sonality made up for at least two dozen people. After the program we found out that we were hungry, and let me say that the Hungarian kitchen can not be surpassed. The sand­wiches were delicious. Finally, we began our homeward bound trek, and arrived without mishap about 1:00 A. M. Monday, tired and sleepy—but with pleasant memories. Fraternally, JOSEPH J. HORVATH, Sec’y Branch 366 Cleveland, Ohio. BRANCH 361 NOTICE Cleveland, Ohio The regular monthly meeting of Branch 361 is held the FIRST monday of every month at the Verho­vay Hall, 8637 Buckeye Rd., beginning at 8:00 P. M. Please be present at all the meetings, as this is im­portant to the progress and welfare of the branch. •Fraternally, Mrs. GABRIEL SONKOLY ^ Publicity Agent. THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH IN THE FRATERNAL SYSTEM. (Continued from Page 1) I am convinced that we can hold them if we can make them see that hand-in-hand with their own good times goes the opportunity of seif­­improvement and service to others. Let us, then, continue, even increase, our work in the juvenile departments and provide means to safely carry our juniors through the early adult stages in our lodges. This may be done in several ways—perhaps the plan that will work well in some societies will not be so successful in others. If fra­ternal leaders will give time and thought to the matter ancl make it a subject of discussion among themselves, plans can be developed to hold the vast army of boys and girls growing up today as well as the young people who have already reached the “tween-age.” Some so­cieties are trying to hold the interest of their young folks by recreational programs. Others are organized sepa­rate lodges. Some are organ­izing clubs, sororities, and other subordinate groups. Fraternal leaders MUST de­cide upon the best way to work with young people in­stead of for them, so that when the need comes they will be trained to assume leadership and qualified to do the work necessary fox, our continued growth. i

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