Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
Page 4 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 8502 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOMAN REVESZ Editor’s Office: 436—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 436 —442 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada --------------------------$1.00 a year Foreign Countries -------------------------------------$1.50 a year ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: P. O. BOX 7, WOOLSEY STATION — LONG ISLAND CITY 5, N. Y. Entered as Second Class Mauer at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879.' Verhovay’s Memorial Day In Johnstown, Pa. May 26th, Sunday, was the day dedicated to the memory of Joseph Oboczky, Jr., William Nemeth, John Orosz, Albert J. Gerelak, Michael Toma and John Bedocs, former members and fatal casualties of the Branches 8, 439, Johnstown, Pa., 302, Hooversville, Pa., & 415, Central City, Pa. The memorial ceremonies were held in the Hollywood Theatre, Johnstown, Pa., ■vjfrich was filled to capacity by the members of these branches and the sympathetic people of Johnstown and the adjoining ruining towns. Fellow-member Stephen Lengyel, President of Branch 8, delivered the opening address and then the “America” was sung by the audience. The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Wesselényi, pastor of the local reformed church offered prayer and branch-president Stephen Lengyel acted as Master of Ceremonies. Hon. Arthur L. Schwing, Mayor of the city of Johnstown, was the first speaker. He paid tribute to the Hungarian population of the city for their generous contributions to all of the causes of the city and country. Praising the heroes of the Verhovay for their loyalty and devotion, he assured the bereaved families of the sympathy of the nation. He expressed his hope that the great sacrifices of these heroes- ^nd their surviving kin will not have been made in vain for it is his firm belief that a just and lasting peace will be the ultimate outcome of the great conflict. . Misses Klara and Eleanor Erdélyi sang accompanied by Miss Eperjessy. Director Louis Vizi spoke of the gratitude we owe to the living who by their unselfish services had earned the respect of their fellow-men. These heroes had served their country nobly and wé Shall for ever cherish their memory. We cannot forget, however, those fellow-members who had faithfully devoted their best years to the advancement of the Verhovay. While paying tribute to the heroes who had paid the ultimate price of victory, we shall also demonstrate our gratitude toward those who had given their time zy.d their efforts to fraternal service. It was, therefore, the desire of the Board of Directors thdt two outstanding branchofficers of this district be honored on this occasion by the presentation of the Verhovay “Acknowledged” title, the Silver Medal and the Citation. He tendered his congratulations to Louis Szabó, former officer of Branch 8, and Stephen Bosnyak, Manager of Branch 302, whose unselfish services to the members of their resp. branches had earned them the distinction of “Acknowledged” members. Great applause greeted the two honored branch-officers in whose behalf fellow-members Louis Szabó expressed his appreciation of the honor bestowed upon them, pledging their continued loyalty to the cause of Verhovay fraternalism. Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz spoke of the patriotic record of American Hungarians who, from the time of Col. Michael de Kovats up to this day, were always ready to shed their blood in the defense of their adopted country. He, too, expressed his hope that the immense sacrifices of our great nation will result in the establishing of a just and lasting peace. Beautiful tribute was paid to the fallen heroes by the Cambria City chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Then Supreme President John Bencze mounted the exquisitely decorated stage and unveiled the portraits of the six heroes. In behalf of the 54,500 members of the Verhovay F. I. Association he expressed his deep sympathy to their bereaved families and presented them with the portraits of their loved ones. The moving act was followed by an appropriate duett, rendered by Misses Klara and Eleanor Erdélyi, accompanied by Miss Eperjessy. The Rev. Dr. Nicholas Wesselényi spoke movingly to the audience and the families of the deceased soldiers and the Rev. Father Frank Sasvary expressed his deep sympathy and offered the closing prayer. A Hungarian moving picture was presented before the celebration commenced and a collection was taken up, at that time, for the American Hungarian Relief, Inc. The Home Office was represented by Supreme Treasurer John Szalanczy and Deputy Auditor Mrs. Emma Lawrence Phillips, at this memorable occasion. 9 14 BOWLING TEAMS AT THE VERHOVAY NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT Verhovay Journal June 26, 1946 BRANCH 37 CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY Chicago, 111., June 16th, 1946 With the mercury hitting 90, June 16, Sunday, was one of the hottest days of the year. But the heat did not discourage the fellow-members in Chicago, East Chicago, Ind., Whiting, Ind., Indiana Harbor, Ind.,. Gary, Ind., and South Bend, Ind., who had made up their minds long ago to attend the 40th anniversary celebration of Branch 37, Chicago, 111. The Chesterfield Liberty Hall was filled to capacity by the friends of the Verhovay and the officers and members of branches 37, 22, 74, 96, 130, 132, 138, 164, 229, 342, 375 and 503., who came to pay tribute to a branch highly respected among Verhovayans for its excellent record of fraternal services and achievements. The officers and members of this unusually active branch are always ready to cooperate with the sister-branches and the Association. Verhovay solidarity really means something to Branch 37, as was demonstrated, for instance, during the Sixtieth Anniversary Contest. All three contestants, Joseph Rohaly, Mrs. Elizabeth Kovach and Stephen Szekely, were grand-prize winners gaining 6th place for Branch 37 in the list of leading branches by having secured 60 new members. Branch-president Andrew Varga delivered the opening address, extending a warm welcome to Supreme President John Bencze, the reverend clergy, the representatives of churches and societies and the friends of Branch 37. The American and Hungarian national anthem was sung by ’Miss lea Kiszely and the audience, and then the Rev. Father Ernest Horvath extended his congratulations and best wishes to the members of the branch. Miss lea Kiszely rendered Hungarian songs with such success that she had to repeat her performance. Then the little son of manager Joseph Rohaly mounted the stage, accompanied by his sister, both in Hungarian folkdress, and greeted the Supreme President. Mr. Bencze delivered the anniversary address. “June 16 is a twice important day—he said, because forty years ago on this day Branch 37 was organized, and today, Americans of Hungarian origin are gathered in New York to voice their protest against the harsh peace-terms imposed upon the unfortunate people of Hungary. Branch 37, however, had made such great contributions to the advancement of the Verhovay, that I felt it my duty to attend your celebration rather than the mass-meet ing in New York, and to convey to you, in behalf of the membership of the Verhovay F. I. Association, my thanks for your share in the achievements of our organization.” Branch-manager Joseph Rohaly related the history of the branch and paid tribute to Valentine Demeter, former member of the branch, who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II. Alexander Rudnyanszky rendered a piano solo that evoked endless applause. The Rev. Ar pad Győr, pastor of the South Side Hungarian Reformed Church, spoke as a member of the Verhovay to his fellow-members of Branch 37. Greetings were conveyed by the Rev. Joseph Fecak and then the Mata-Heroes’ Portrait Presentations SEPTEMBER 1, SUNDAY. — CRESCENT, OHIO. — Memorial celebration and presentation of portraits to be held jointly by branches 40, Martins Ferry, O., 10, Barton, O., 153, Blaine, O., and 288, St. Clairsville, O. A general meeting will be held on July 7th, Sunday, at 10 AM, for the discussion of plans for this occasion. Members of the branches listed above are invited to attend the meeting. * * * SEPTEMBER 8, SUNDAY. — CHICAGO, ILL. — The branches of Chicago, 111., join in commemorating the Verhovay heroes of this city. The ceremonies will be held at the Burnside Hungarian Home. The portraits of five heroes will be presented on this occasion. gyi brothers rendered a duet which was followed by the closing address of John Matanyi, President of the Grand Committee of Churches and Societies. An excellent dinner was prepared and served by the following ladies: Mrs. John Demeter, Mrs. Stephen Szekely, Mrs. Andrew Varga, Mrs. Louis Balogh, Mrs. J. Kovach, Mrs. Steven Kun, Mrs. Michael Becze, Mrs. Joseph Rohaly, Mrs. Andrew Havacs, Mrs. Paul Urban, Mrs. S. Popey, Mrs. John Tatar and Mrs. J. Farkas. The Szepessy union orchestra furnished the music for the dance which lasted until sometime after midnight. Congratulations to the officers and members of Branch 37 and best wishes for their continued success!-------------v------------Homecoming Parade IN MARTINS FERRY, O. All members of Branch 40 are requested to take part in the Home-Coming Parade to be held on July 4th. Members of the Branch will meet at the City Park at one o’clock. Special hats will be furnished at the park. Every member should make an effort to take part in this parade, for we, too, want to welcome back the 43 members of Branch 40 who had served in World War II. This parade is being sponsored by the City and for this reason the membership of Branch 40 should make as good a showing on that occasion as they do when attending their own functions. Let’s help the City of Martins Ferry make this Home Coming a success. A special meeting will be held on June 30th, at 3 P. M., in the Political Club. At this meeting final instructions will be given by the City. Please, be present! Fraternally, GEORGE BARTZA, Pres. VAL KONYHA, Bus. Mgr.— Vice-Pres. BÁLINT KONYHA, Mgr.--------;-----v------------There are three things which the public will always clamor for, sooner or later, namely, novelty, novelty, novelty. —THOMAS HOOD.
