Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
July IO, 1946 Verhovay Journal Page 5 SOUTH BEND’S HIGH SINGLE GAME WINNING TEAM With the highest single game score of 879 pins, the men’s team of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., wen second prize in the Men’s Division at the Bowling Tournament. The performance of Branch 132 both in the Anniversary Contest and the Bowling Tournament was one of the highlights of the sixtieth anniversary. The Past, Present and Future of the Verhovay Address to the Sixtieth Anniversary Assembly by Supreme President John Beneze (Continued from Page 4) them, as far as they »were concerned. It was significant that those Verhovay fieldmen were the loudest ones in. their protests who did secure new members, anyhow, before that time. Those, however, who did not write any applications at all for a number of years, kept quiet. That the employment of district managers and local organizers was a step in the right direction is proven by the fact that immediately upon their en-. tering the field, applications be- j gan to peur in to the Home Of- j fiee. Some of our organizers still bitterly remember the hostility which they had to face in the field, but, thank God, the situation is different today. Now our branch-managers give a smiling welcome to the district managers and if, for some reason or other, they should not happen to call for a number of weeks, they even reproach them for their absence. Our district managers not only assist the branch-managers in securing new members but, also, furnish information in all matters pertaining to the Association, rendering great help thereby, to the Home Office. Even if I would not say so, every member of the Verhovay should know that the membership of the- ' Association had DOUBLED since the appointment of our district managers. Of course, we as well as our district managers grant that the branch-managers and, especially, the winners of the Anniversary Contest attending this assembly as guests of honor of the Association, have a great share in the progress made during the last decade. It is not my intention, however, to give credit only to the district managers, local organizers and branch-managers. Some credit* should b§ given to the Surreme Officers and the members of the Board of Directors, too, for it is of supreme importance that the promotional program and the management of the Association be in the hands of men who had gained the confidence not only of the membership of the Verhovay but of all American Hungarians. I made a remark about fifteen years ago at some branch affair, to the effect that I would like to see the Verhovay attain a mem-Heroes’ Portrait Presentations SEPTEMBER 1, SUNDAY. — CRESCENT, OHIO. — Memorial celebration and presentation of portraits to he held jointly by branches 40, Martins Ferry, O., 10, Barton, O., 153, Blaine, 0-, 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. % sH SEPTEMBER 8, SUNDAY. — CHICAGO, ILL. — The branches of Chicago, 111., join in commemorating the Verhovay heroes of this city. The ceremonies will he held at the Burnside Hungarian Home. The portraits of five heroes will he presented on this occasion. $ $ $ SEPTEMBER 15, SUNDAY. — SHARON, PA. — Verhovay heroes’ memorial celebration and portrait presentation ceremonies to he held jointly by branches 26, Sharon, Pa„ and 171, Sharpsville, j Pa. bership of fifty thousand. I still remember the ironical smiles of the audience, called forth by this remark. It is, therefore, a great satisfaction for me to have lived to- see the day when our Association has not only attained but surpassed that figure. Fifteen long years had passed since that day and I am older, too, by a year or two, and so I don’t dare to indulge in prophecies. But I can’t help dreaming. On the day of the 60th anniversary and the dedication of our Home Office building, I dream again ... I dream of the HUNDRED GUESTS OF HONOR whose presence at our celebrations is the reward for their successful efforts in securing new members, returning to their hometowns diligently to continue their labors in behalf of the Verhovay ... If they will do so, I may even live to see the day on which the Verhovay membership will number seventy-five thousand! If that dream should come true, I promise that I will come to celebrate with you the attainment of that goal, even if, due to failing strength, I would have to be supported by my children or grandchildren . . . My dear fellow-members! I address myself to you who have loyally worked for the advancement of the Verhovay for many years ... I know that the cause of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association is as close to your hearts as to mine. Therefore, I beseech you to make a pledge on this memorable occasion, that you will as diligently work for the progress of our Association as you had done in the past and during the Anniversary Membership centest . . . I want to extend my sincere thanks to the winners of the contest as well as the district managers and local organizers for their sustained efforts by which they had assured the success of cur anniversary celebrations. í The Verhovay Album of Branch Managers JOHN GYIRASZIN — BRANCH 500 —DETROIT, MICH. John Gyiraszin, first charter member of Branch 500, and its manager since 1939, was born at Ombod, Szatmar county, Hungary, on February 15th, 1898. He was 16 at the outbreak of Worid War I., and was inducted into the Austro-Hungarian army at the age of 18, on August 18, 1916. After fighting as Private First Class with a Signal Corps unit on the Italian front for twenty months, he was wounded in action and taken to the Queen Zita hospital in Budapest. The war was followed by revolution and, then, counter revolution. Those were bitter years for the Hungarian people, offering little hope for a better future to a peace-loving, ambitious young man. His thoughts turned to America and it was the greatest day of his hie when he arrived here on February 12th, 1921. He settled in Detroit and married the former Mary Szarvas on Decemoer 16th, 1924. Their daughter, Elsie, was born five years later. Mr. Gyiraszin, a carpenter, employed by the Ford Motor Company since 1922, resides at 17414 St. Aubin Street. He joined the Verhovay in January, 1939, as the first charter member of Branch 500, was elected immediately manager of the new branch and has held this position ever since. That this was an excellent choice is proven by the record of John Gyiraszin whose highly successful efforts were instrumental in the development of Branch 500. Participating in every contest since 1940, he won a $200 prize in the same year, $100 in 1941, another prize in 1943, and was one of the-grand-prize winners of the -60th anniversary membership contest. During this period he secured more than 200 new members, or approximately half of the total membership of his branch. THE FERRET iifflim!!iiimBBii!iiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiimiiiii!Ti!ii3iiiiiim]iiiiiiiii«iiiiiiiiii!iiii;ui;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[[ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiili!UilHliiU!liii!i[M!iiiniii[iii!iiiiiiniiiiiiiiinuBi By Mrs. Jolán Lucas “Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle.” —Michaelangelo. , ill:, ’»Hli'li. 'iillllUMlillilluiUiiiilUaiu. AGAIN WE AUDIT PITTSBURGH, PA. Come tornadoes, strikes or sweltering heat, the Auditing Committee makes its regular onethird yearly examination of Home Office records and investments. Oftentimes this tremendous task goes unsung and perhaps, in some instances, unappreciated, but the job /is faithfully executed with the able assistance of my two congenial colleagues. * I wish to express my appreciation to those fellow-members, also, who participated in the contest by securing new members hut could not he present on this occasion. Then, too, appreciation is due to the Hungarian press which by rendering wholehearted support to our endeavours, had contributed to the success of our celebrations. I am well aware of the passing of time . . . Still, I don’t bid you a tearful farewell, for even if I shouldn’t live to attend the seventieth anniversary of our Association, I will peacefully lay my head to rest knowing that I have honorably, to the best of my abilities, discharged the duties of the office to which I was elevated by the membership of the Verhovay. May the spirit of peace, unity, and charity prevail among you and all Americans cf Hungarian descent. Alexander Nyirati, who is a fine example of a sincere oldtime V. member often enlightens me in our spare moments cn the past history of the association, thus enabling me to understand many things which until now had puzzled me. Then there is Ernest “Pop” Kunstadt, whose caustic sense of humor is a constant source of merriment, who competently undertakes to explain the mysterious intricacies of the many books and records which have to be examined. In past auditing articles by your voracious correspondent, I touched only surface matters, however, after completing eight audits in a little over two years, I*m beginning to grasp the feel of the gigantic volume c-f business which is conducted at Pittsburgh. In typical Ferret rambling style, I will attempt to give you a clearer picture of just what goes on to make the Verhovay F-I-Association an efficient and smooth-running organization. Disregarding for the time being past achievements, it’» interesting to note what has been accomplished since the 1943 Convention. Yes, I know you’ve read all these things in past issues of the Journal, nevertheless repeating the various achievements should renew our faith in the future of the VFIA— To start off with the money (Continued on Page 6)
