Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
News from the Field RICHARD TERNYEI. November 9, 1944 “We, the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Branch 327, Paulsboro, N. J., wish to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Vera Zaly, 201 W. Washington Street, Paulsboro, N. J., for her services this past month in the capacity of Treasurer of Branch 327.” Laslo Szovati, President. Margaret Wersits, Branch-Manager. * * * ALLIANCE, OHIO Branches 189 and 369. CLEARED OF DEBT. A great celebration will be held in the Auditorium of the Verhovay Home of Alliance, O., owned jointly by the Branches 189 and 369, on the occasion that the Home has been completely cleared of all indebtedness. All Juvenile and Senior members are invited. A gift will be presented to all members attending. Refreshments will be served free. Members are invited to bring their friends along in order that they, too, may get acquainted with the fraternal spirit that rules within the walls of the Verhovay Home. It is our pleasure to announce that the Supreme Organizer of our Association, Mr. Alexander Gyulay, will honor us with his presence on this occasion. Fraternally, the House Committees of the Verhovay Home of Alliance, O. JOSEPH TERNYEI The Ternyei brothers live in Pittsburgh, Pa., at 604 Suisman St., North Side and are members of Branch 12, Pittsburgh, Pa. ----------------------v------------------Did you ever wonder how many fig leaves Eve tried on before she said, “I’ll take this one?” Skipper—And do you have any religous views? Rooky—No, but I’ve got some dandies of Great Lakes and my home town! •A Engineer sergeant: “All present or accounted for, sir, except Corporal Meek.” Lieut.: And what happened to Cpl. Meek?” Sergeant: “He flunked his domolition test, sir.” X crept upstairs, my shoes in hand Just as the night took wing— And I saw my wife, four step* above Doing the same darn thing. CLEVELAND, OHIO Branch 45. The annual meeting of Branch 45 will be held on Sunday, December 3rd, 1944, at 2 PM, in the Hall at 4505 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, O. The election of officers will be held at this time. It is particularly important that the Branch-manager’s office be : hled by a man who possesses the full confidence of the entire membership. It is no small task to handle the affairs of 550 senior and 200 juvenile members, and if some of the members have experienced difficulties during the past year, they are urged to appear at the meeting and to voice their criticism. Those members who have a loan on their certificates, are requested to make a payment on the same at this meeting or, at least, before the year is over. Fraternally, JOSEPH DROTOS, President LOUIS BALOGH, Manager.---------------V--------------NORTHAMTON, PA. Branch 216. VERHOVAY SUNDAYS Starting with November, the second Sunday of each month thereafter, the young people Of Branch 216, of Northampton, Pa., will conduct socials to be known as “VERHOVAY SUNDAYS.” Refreshments will be served on these occasions. All members are invited to attend these functions every month. Remember the date for the first “Verhovay Sunday”: November 12, 19441 Fraternally, the Committe: Miss Julie Szőke, President, Miss Mary Karo, Secretary, and Miss Mary Fabian, Treasurer. * * * PAULSBORO, N. J. Branch 327. A TRIBUTE The following resolutions were unanimously adopted at the last meeting of this branch: “Resolution was made at our last meeting that tribute be paid to the Memory of Michael Zaly who died September 17th, 1944. We wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to Mrs. Michael Zaly, in behalf of Michael Zaly, for his faithful service and assistance to all members of Branch 327 while he was Secretary-Treasurer. May he rest in peace.” Laslo Szovati, President. Margaret Wersits, Branch-Manager. Page 4 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 8502 West Jefferson Ave Detroit, Michigan PUBLISHED SEMY MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOMAN REVESZ Editor’s Office 345 FOURTH AVENUE ROOM 805 PITTSBURGH, PA. All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 345 FOURTH AVENUE • PITTSBURGH, PA. United States and Canada $1.00 a yea’ Foreign Countries $1.50 a yea ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: P. O. BOX 7. WOOLSEY STATION — LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan, under the Act of March 3. 1879. The Second Portrait Presentation A Memorable Demonstration of Brotherhood AKRON, OHIO — OCTOBER 29, 1944 •and then Rev. Bakay introduced the Supreme Officers, Mr. Bencze, Mr. Revesz, Mr. Szalanczy, Mr. Gyulay from Pittsburgh, and Mr. Szalay from Cleveland, and director Joseph Turner, Youngstown, O., director John Korosfoy, Alliance, O., Michael Simo, District Manager, Alliance, O., and several political candidates, who all addressed the audience. Judge May, a member of branch 91, addressed the guests and then little Barbara Takacs entertained the assembly with a piano solo that was warmly received. Supreme President Mr. Bencze addressed the., membership of Branch 91, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the lodge. He was followed by the Rev. Steven Kovács who delivered a stirring speech. Then came the highlight of the day's program: the presentation of the picture of Joseph Foldy, Jr., which was performed by Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz and Supreme Treasurer John Szalanczy. The unveiling of the portrait was followed by the eloquent silence of the many hundred guests... the soft crying of the mother and the silent tears of the father seemed to permeate the audience which in that solemn moment became one great family... the speaker himself found it difficult to speak in the athmosphere laden with the sorrow of the parents. And when Mr. Foldy arose to accept the picture in his and his wife’s behalf... and with streaming eyes expressed their appreciation... the entire audience wept with him. In those solemn moments their sorrow became the sorrow of everyone. Nowhere before have we witnessed such a sincere and moving demonstration of brotherhood. Then Arpad Tarnoczy, editor and poet, addressed the family and expressed movingly the sentiments of the people of Akron. Then Mr. Gyulay, Supreme Organizer, addressed the audience and spoke of the Verhovay and the various activities of our organization. Mr. Bencze, Supreme President greeted the 35 new members of Branch 91, who were received at this occasion. Entertainment was furnished between the numerous addresses by Miss Dorothy Orbán, who played a violin solo, Joseph Szőke and Miss Orbán performing a dance-duett, Mrs. Emery Pálinkás with a beautiful recital, and the Steidel Orchestra. The program was closed by Branch-manager Alexander Dezső. This occasion will be remembered for many years to come by the American Hungarians of Akron and vicinity, but especially by the membership of Branch 91. It seemed that every member of the celebrating branch realized that the fraternal act of the portrait-presentation gave this day a lasting significance. For there were none who did not feel the beauty of brotherly love which was expressed so magnificently when the audience wholeheartedly shared the sorrow of Mr. and Mrs. Foldy. The people must have returned from the Hungarian Home with a new understanding of fraternalism. The members must have realized that Branch 91 could not be satisfied anymore by simply following the usual routine of branch-activities for they witnessed the uplifting and purifying effect of a real fraternal act and recognized the loveliness fraternalism attains when it finds its expression in a sacrificial deed of kindness and understanding. The 35th anniversary of Branch 91 was a demonstration of what the Verhovay stands for: THE FAMILY, THE COUNTRY, AND BROTHERLY LOVE. These are the highest values of life... yet they are not incorporated in the text of our memebrship certificates but in the hearts of all true Verhovayans. Verhovay Journal---------------------The 35th Anniversary celebration of Branch 91 of Akron, O, served as the occasion for the presentation of the portrait of JOSEPH FOLDY, JR., 2nd heroic dead member of the Verhovay F.I.A., who lost his life in the Philippines on March 31st, 1942. The celebration was held in the Hungarian Hall of Akron, on Sunday, October 29, 1944, at 12:30 PM. The occasion drew a big crowd and American Hungarians from near and far came to attend the anniversary celebration, and to see the portrait of Joseph Foldy, a masterpiece of the artist, Mr. Hugh M. Poe. The branch-anniversary was a happy occasion, yet the presence of the mourning parents and the presentation of the portrait to them turned it into a Memorial Day in honor of the Verhovayans who have paid the supreme price for Victory. The Supreme Officers, of the Association attended in a body, their presence giving added emphasis to the fraternal aspect of the occasion. The program was opened by Branch-President Bela Takacs who greeted the host of guests and introduced Rev. Arpad Bakay, Reformed minister, as the Master of Ceremonies. After the singing of the National Anthem the Rev. Steven Kovács offered grace and then an excellent dinner was served which was enjoyed by all. Following the dinenr Mr. Takacs related the history of the Branch, THE day when you have funds to spare with which to buy insurance will never come for when you have funds to spare you will need no insurance:
