Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
Page 8 Verhovay Journal Chicago Branch 503 Holds Vintage Festival Dance By STEPHEN HUZIANYI It was a grand and enjoyable affair. We judge this from the several hundred people who turned out to attend the Vintage Festival and Dance sponsored by Chicago Branch 503 on Saturday, October 20, 1945, at the North- West Hall, 2403 W. North Avenue. The overflowing crowd was not expected and the dance hall was not sufficiently large to accomodate the people so that the adjoining dining hall had to be used. There were many second generation members present. We Were also glad to see many servicemen, not necessarily from our branch, as well as men wearing their service pins. Several of our own members were in attendance, having been given their honorable discharge papers but recently. Emery Sütő and his orchestra played many a csárdás number, popular with the young folks as j well as with the elders. Had it been for some of the more enthusiastic dancers, Sütő and .his orchestra would not have been able to leave the premises until 5 A.M. Be it as it were, we are sure that everyone had a grand time. ■ The dance hall was strung overhead v/ith wires on which hung bunches of grapes and fruit, thus lending a bit of Magyar touch to a “real” Szüreti Mulatság as it was done in Hungary. Adorning the grapes were autumn colored leaves—all in preparation for the Grape Vintage Festival Dance, which began around midnight. The grapes were “stolen" in short order but the pretty girls attired in beautiful Magyar costumes spotted the “takers” whom they then brought before the judge. Here, Mr. Nagy (from St. Stephen’s King of Hungary Catholic Church) presided as a typical Magyar •judge, assisted by Mrs. George .Fury, who wore a local Magyar costume. It thus added to the lively atmosphere. Raffle prizes were won by Anton Kovács (in absentia—as he is with the U. S. Army in Korea) represented by his wife; Mrs. Csontos, Mrs. ^Katherine Schinagel, Mrs. William Stuparits and Mr. F. Horvath. To make the evening more colorful, a group of girs in Magyar costumes danced the KÖRMAGYAR to the accompaniment of the Sütő Gypsy Band. These attractive ladies are members of the American Hungarian Cultural Club. We express our thanks to Mr. Karoly Bagyi (old Ifjúsági Kör member), who was responsible in arranging for the dance group to appear. The girls were Misses Margaret Giuca, Mary Giuca, Margaret Ágoston, Emily Sauser, Gertrude Sauser, Mary Eichringer, Helen Eichringer, Betty Walford, Elsie Woravcsik, Hilda Grason, Shirley William and Joan Mistretta. Our appreciation is in order for those who worked so diligently to make this affair a success. Selling chips: Paul Koval (from Windber, Penna.), Joseph Hódíts. Carl Hodits, Ernest Stefely, Steve Stefely, Frank Balogh, Jr., and Eugene Petrovits. In the wardrobe: Bob Puskarits, John Asztalos, and Frank Balogh, Jr. In the kitchen: Mrs. John Szenassy (Szenassy Neni), Mrs. Helen Balogh, Mrs. Ethel Petrovits, Mrs. Joseph Szenassy, Mrs. Theresa Puskarits; Mrs. Emma Subsits, Mrs. Rose Omischl, Mrs. Charles Penzinger, Mrs. Mary Schmidt, Mrs. Theresa Papp and Miss Helen Csontos—who also sold chips. At the bar: Steve Lovenyak, Stephen Papp, Frank Filczer, Carl Hodits, Joseph Hodits, Pfc. Charles Vargo (on furlough), Louis Puskarits (who first remained at the door until 11 P. M. to check the admission), Frank Hodits, Frank J. Kovach, Louis Stefely, and a few others who assisted when it was necessary. It is in order to say that about half of these at the bar were young second generation mem-. bers who assisted here for the first time. Several were honorably discharged veterans. They all did a splendid job. Last but not least we want to thank the representatives of the different Chicago Hungarian so cieties, who also were present. Among them were Verhovay Branches 164, 37, 342 and 96, Chicago Magyar Rákóczi Sick Benefit Society; Hungarian-Vend Sick Benefit Society and the Independent Order of American- Hungarians. Each society was represented by several officers and members. Several Verhovay members came especially to this affair from Muskegon Heights, Mich.—180 miles from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pehm from Branch 215, as well as Mrs. Joseph Raykovatz, Mrs. Rabnar and John Pehm. It was Mrs. Helen Pehm and Mrs. Raykoyatz, assisted by Mrs. Balogh, who made and decorated the “szőlő-korona”. When the bidding came for this, Mr. John Guica Was the “auctioneer.” And he did a fine job of it. After not having had a Szüreti Mulatság for a long time, it was a good indication for the large turnout. Most societies had suspended large social activities for the duration of the war and Branch 503 was no exception. We had to devote our full time to the war effort. Now that the fighting has stopped, we hope to arrange more of these dance affairs—especially the one we are planning for our veterans when they all return home. The proceeds of the October 20th affair will go toward sponsoring this big shinding for our veterans. In concluding this brief report on the October 20th dance, we are satisfied that it was a success and we want to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to all those who helped make it such a grand evening of pleasure. And to Secretary Frank Balogh, who engineered the dance, we say “Thanks for the good work done to you and those who so ably assisted you.” HOWLING NEWS Wednesday Nite Team Oct. 10, 1945 No1 J. Toth 163 202180 545 P. Pozsonyi 196 184170 550 A. Konkoly 194 158191 543 J. Lorincz 190 153192 535 W. Toth 158 229200 587 TOTALS 901 926933 2760 Wednesday Nite Team Oct. 17, 1945 No. 1 J. Toth 196 171180 547 A. Konkoly 218 190200 608 P. Pozsonyi 210 198138 546 J. Lorincz( 138 188 223 549 W. Toth 175 184180 539 TOTALS 937 931921 2789 Tuesday Nite Team Oct. 9, 1945 No.2 Pozsonyi 176 155187 518 W. Nowak 174 174174 522 C. Ivanyi 168 189158 515 Konkoly 183 210222 615 Lorincz 212 151202 565 TOTALS 913 879943 2735 Tuesday Nite Team No.2 Oct.16, 1945 W. Nowak185 159 175 519 Pozsonyi 153 193177 523 Ivanyi 148 148184 480 Konkoly 188 149180 517 Lorincz 163 200186 549 TOTALS 837 849902 2588 The Verhovay Br. 36 No. 1 Team leads the Rouge Major Classics so far this season, winning 15 and losing only 5 points. Higest average bowler in the league carries a neat 205, while the lowest average bowler struggles along nicely with a 160 average. These are the lads I’d like to see at a National Verhovay Bowling Tournament as I believe they’d do Detroit and the VFIA credit. How about it, boys? The 429 Wednesday Nite Ladies Team at Springwells Recreation has won 16 and lost 4 points out of a possible 20, lagging only one point behind first place. They were strong contenders for top honors last season, but a slump towards the end left the girls holding the bag in third place. The 429-ers lead the ten-team league for High Team Three Games, and Mary Kuritar leads the rest of the ladies with an Individual High Three Games. Let’s hold that top lead, kids, and show them what the VFIA can do in the world of sports! DETROIT, MICH. Branch 443. The recently organized bowling teams ot Branch 443 are off to a good start as we see from Clio report sent in by Bra nch«ranager and Bowling-team Manager Joseph Szabó. Scores as of (October 6, 1943, are as follows: IRMA Erma t__ ___ 144 Julia __ 125 Helen L. ___ 113 Helen R. 125 Helen F.- - 69 576 Won: 2 Lost: 2 MEN’S TEAMS LADIES’ TEAM Name Pins GamesAver. Erma Rosta■1724 12 144 Eh.ie Sriek1270 9 141 Julia Csorbas1504 12 125 Helen Balogh1502 12 125 Elvira László1083 9 120 Helen Laslo1361 12 113 4M. Gasparovich1348 12 1Í2 (Margie Klinger1225 12 102 Virginia Yuhasz1178 12 98 Marie László582 6 97 Helen Forintos625 9 69 Name Pins GamesAver. Louis Csorbas 2016 12 168 Joseph László 1956 12 163 Stephen Giss 1946 12 162 Joseph Soltész 1415 9 157 William Laslo 1822 12 152 F. Gasparovich 1774 12 148 M. McLaughlin 1747 12 145 David H. 430 3 143 Zoltán Yuhasz 800 6 133 Zoltán Diószegi1573 12 131 Joseph Bartha 1569 12 131 Frank Toth 222 2 111 Louis Korpon 321 3 107 TEAMS ELSIE Elsie ______________ 141 Elvira _. ... _ 120 Margaret _ _. 112 Margie __ __ . 102 Virginia _ _- - ___ 98 573 Won: 2 Lost: 2 TEAMS STEVE J. László_______ 163 S Giss _ ____ 162 David H.__ 143 F. Gasparovich_ 148 J. Bartha___________ 131 747 Won: 3 Lost: 1 MURRAY L. Csorbas ,______ . 168 J. Soltész _______ 157 W. László _____152 M. McLaughlin. . 145 Z. Diószegi (_..131 753 Won: 1 Lost: 3 Joseph Szabó, bowling-manager * >{. * BRANCHES 36 AND 429 The coming of the fall season inspires more than ordering the winter’s coal or cleaning up the gun for the small game hunt. It also is the season to shine up bowling balls, ordering shirts, and the monopolizing of the city’s recreation centers. In Detroit this season, there are about eleven Verhovay bowling teams, representing four branches. Last season’s powerhouse quintet at Branch 36 still leads in high averages and topnotch bowling. A Tuesday and a Wednesday nite team bowl each week at the River Rouge Recreation, and the following scores can speak more highly of the ability of these 36 lads than your sports reporter. The Branch 36 lads and the Branch 429 Ladies are dickering to beat Charlie Young’s Branch 383 Buffalo bowlers, and we should hear news of a coming battle between these three Branches in the near future. So long,, bowlers, let’s hear from all of you. DEAR EDITOR: Just one teeny question ... how often may VFIA bowling teams publish bowling scores on your Sport Page? All Detroit and other VFIA bowlers would like as much information as you can give us re this data. Thanks. (The Ferret). (EDITOR’S REPLY: Bowling scores can be published in every issue provided other rush-material doesn’t crowd it out in the last minute. I suggest that bowling news be sent to the H. O. two weeks ahead of publication day so as to give us a chance to adapt editorials to space available. Naturally, once we get scores from all over the country, a system will have to be devised but for the present we will have no difficulty in publishing material, unless it arrives too close to the dead-line. So, let’s have your scores and we’ll try our I best to satisfy our bowlers.) CALIFORNIAN IN GERMANY October 31, 1945 Cpl. EUGENE W. SCHAEFER Eugene Schaefer, formerly of Branch 83, New York, N. Y., and now a member of Branch 525, Los Angeles, Cal., entered the service on Decemher 8, 1943 and was placed in the 516th Field Artillery. Last year he went to Europe, fought in Germany and is now a member of the occupational forces in Germany. He is the son of Joseph' Schaefer and Pearl Pekarovics, of 10408 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. His father was a very active member of the Verhovay until circumstances beyond his own control forced him to abandon his membership which was prized highly by him as is shown by his record. He was a member from 1907 to 1935. For years he served Branch 45, Cleveland, Ohio, as president and as secretary. He also was elected to the Supervisory Committee of the Verhovay. He was Convention delegate in Passaic, Toledo and last in Pittsburgh, in 1927. He was never quite satisfied with having had to leave the Verhovay and, therefore, made his son, Eugene, succeed him at the time the family was still residing in New York.----------------v---------------TRUST ? By Alfred, Lord Tennyson O yet we trust that somehow good Will be the final goal of ill, To pangs of nature, sins of will, Defects of doubt, and taints of blood; That nothing walks with aimless feet; That not one life shall be destroyed, Or cast as rubbish to the void, When God hath made the pile complete; That not a worm is cloven in vain; That not a moth with vain desire Is shriveled in a fruitless fire, Or but subserves another’s gain. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next issue of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Contributions for that issue should be in not later than Nov. 7, Wednesday. Contributions should be typewritten, *on one side of the paper only, double-spaced, and not exceed 1200 words, of 6,000 lettérs. 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