Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
VOL. XXIX. JULY 31, 1946 NO. 14. AUGUST, THE MONTH OF VERHOVAY PROGRESS BRANCH-MANAGERS’ MONTH, TRADITIONALLY SUCCESSFUL — CALLS FOR MAXIMAL EFFORT! As far back as we can remember, August always was considered the branch-managers’ month. Every year in the past a special contest was launched for Verhcvay’s managers, the former secretaries, as a tribute to their loyalty, unselfishness and dependability. We don’t really know why the month of August was picked for that purpose: midsummer time does not seem to be the most promising period of the year from the promotional point of view, yet marvellous results were attained during each and every manager’s contest. Notwithstanding the heat, absence of prospects on vacation and other unfavorable circumstances, the loyal branchmanagers and local organizers of the Verhovay contended for the usually modest prize with an enthusiasm that would never admit defeatl Past Records During the last four years, for instance, when organizing work was made even mc.re difficult than Usual by war-time conditions, the greatest progress was made always in the month dedicated to our branch-managers. Seven hundred eighty-eight applicants were admitted to membership in 1942, 570 in 1943, 700 in 1944 and 742 in 1945. Only twice did the results attained during the sevenmonth GOth Anniversary Membership Contest come up to the production recorded in August, 1943, the lowest of the four. August’s Challenge Naturally, we enter the month of August with the highest expectations based on the performances of which the Augusts of the past years were noted. . After all, this is the month of the branch-managers who made it “The Month of Success’’ and the possibility of a deviation from the rule during the year of Verhovay’s sixtieth anniversary seems an absurdity which could be neither explained nor excused. Why, we believe that our managers would respond to the challenge of Verhovay’s diamond-jubilee even if no special contest would have been launched by the officers of the Association. . That, however, is not the case: one of the greatest and costliest contests ever launched by the Association is being conducted throughout the second half of this historic year and if our-branch-managers in the past were willing to render magnificent performances .competing .for .a limited number of modest prizes then it is inconceivable that they should fail to do so now when 45 cesh prizes, ranging from 50 to 400 dollars, are made available in addition to the valuable gold and ei'ver rings to be awarded to every contestant willing to go out of his way to make a modest contribution to the progress of the Verhovay F. I. A. Business Improves “Business as usual” was the title of our last report on the 60th Anniversary Gold King Contest, because hardly any progress was made during the first month of this campaign. We are glad to report, however, that our fellowmembers reacted favorably to our appeal for a change in the trend of the contest as is shown by the following week-iy-week summary of applications received. First Week: 71 apns. $64,500. Second Week: 52 apps. $55,200. Third Week: 59 apps. $35,200. Fourth Week: 79 apps. $65,900. Fifth Week: 64 apps. $52,300. Sixth Week: 65 apps. $52,600. Seventh Week: 109 apps. $88,700 Obviously, the turning point occurred during the seventh week of the contest when production surpassed that of the highest of the previous weeks by 38%. We are in the middle of the eighth week at the writing of this report and during the first three days of this week 61 applications were received for $48,550—insurance, indicating that the favorable trend is to continue. More Contestants Branch-managers and local organizers are ex-officio contestants, not required to register. All other fellow-members entering the contest, must register not later than August 31, 1946. By the end of the first month we had only three members on record, who, not being ex-officio contestants, were required to and did register. Up to July 24th, their number Jjas increased to 13 . . . (remember the 13 miners of Hazelton?) The following are the voluntary contestants: Branch 26: Stephen Dobozi; Branch 36: Casper Papp; Branch 91: Bela Takacs; Branch 96: Frank Szabr. and John Matanyi; Branch 111: John Chonka; Branch 132: John Tci':h; Branch 138: John Pelesky; Branch 159: Albert Kocsi; Branch 174: Frank Sipos; Branch 222: Leslie Katocs; Branch 369: Michael Buzogány and Branch 443: Joseph Letenyei. To these volunteers we wish the best success and we request our fellow-members and the friends of the Verhovay to support them in their noble endeavor. Gold Ring Winners! By the end c-.f the sixth week at least four contestants already had earned their Gold Rings. They are Joseph Szabó, manager of Branch 443, Detroit, Mich., with $9,000; Julius Polichany, manager of Branch 362, Dayton, O., with $8,000; John Beky, manager of Branch 84, Lackawanna, N. Y. with $6,500, and Ernest Kunstadt, manager of Branch 164, Chicago, 111., with $6,000 production. Probables are the following full-time local organizers and assistant district managers who participate in the contest with business written over and above their resp. quotas: Frank Wukovits, manager of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., who again is in the lead with $34,500; Joseph Toma, manager of Branch 83, New York, N. Y., with $12,- 750 to his credit and Stephen Lukacs, manager of Branch 36, De troit, Mich., who wrote $12,000 during the first six weeks of the contest. Naturally, the number of Gold Ring winners will increase week by week . In fact, there are many more at this time, but their names cannot be announced as the records could not be completed in time for this report. In the next issue of the Journal, however, the scores of the first two months will be published. Much Room for Improvement While the change noted in the seventh and eighth week of the present contest is highly gratifying, there is still much room for improvement. More than 100 applications per week represent a much higher than average production, however, it is far below the results which are to be expected in view Of the great number and high value of the prizes set for the 60th Anniversary Gold Ring Contest. At least twice as many applications must be written during August, the Branch-Managers’ Month, and production must be kept on the same level during September, October, November and December if the campaign is to succeed. August, traditionally the Month of Success will certainly be successful in 1946, the year of Verhovay’s Sixtieth Anniversary.' Certain of our branch-managers not failing to respond to the tribute paid to them during the month of August in this historic year, we extend to them our best wishes for the most successful August in Verhovay’s history!--------------------V-------------------FAITH By Frances Anne Kemble Better trust all and be deceived, And weep that trust and that deceiving Than doubt one heart that, if believed. Had blessed one life with true believing. Oh, in this mocking world, too fast The doubting fiend oe’rtdkes our youth, Better be cheated to the last Than lose the blessed hope of truth.-------------v------------We can get the new world we want, if we want it enough to abandon our prejudices, every day, everywhere. We can build this world if we practice now what we said we were fighting for. —GWEN BRISTOW. Back From War To Love’s Lasting Peace MICHAEL MARKVAN AND FORMER SUE MONDELL Hundreds of friends and well-wishers filled the Purification of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Ellwood City, Pa., on May 18, 1946, to witness the wedding of Sue Mondell, beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mondell, to Michael Markvan, charming son of Mr. and Mrs, Stephen Markvan. The Rev. Vincent Golliano, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Pernatozzi and the Rev. Stanislaus Joswiak, officiated for the young couple. For her wedding gown, the bride chose white nylon marquisette. She had a fingertip veil and an arm bouquet of white roses. Miss Margaret Lengyel of Youngstown, O., was the maid of honor, the Misses Delores Kaldy and Louise Gaul, both of Ellwood City, were the bridesmaids; Judy Hampton, niece of the bride, served as flower girl, and Ronald Lengyel, Youngstown, as ring bearer. Mr. Markvan was accompanied by Samuel Petrovich of Youngstown as best man. Andrew Levitsi and Samuel Bondros, of Ambridge, were the ushers. One hundred guests were served luncheon at the Hungarian Hall in Ellwood City, and during the reception in the evening three hundred relatives and friends enjoyed dinner and dance music provided by an orchestra from Youngstown. Guests were present from Yatesboro, Pa., Cleveland, O., New Jersey cities, Youngstown, O. Butler Pa., Beaver Falls, Sharon and Ambridge, Pa. Sue, herself an enthusiastic fraternalist, comes from a strong Verhovay family. Her father, treasurer and manager of Branch 141 for the last 12 years, one of the grand-prize winners of the 60th Anniversary Membership Contest, treasurer of the Ellwood City Hungarian Home, and her mother, the former Anne Lakatos, celebrated their silver wedding in October 1941. Their happy marriage is a fine example for the young bride who served during the World War as a Petty Officer 2nd Class with the Waves. She graduated in 1938 from the Ellwood City high school. Michael is an alumnus of the Ambridge, Pa., high school, and served with the Marine Corps until his discharge shortly before his wedding. Following the wedding, Sue and Michael left for their honeymoon at Niagara Falls and then returned to their home at 824-llth Street, Ambridge Pa. Both had nobly served the country during the war and gave it their best in the hour of need. Now they had returned to Love’s lasting peace. Congratulations to both of you, Sue and Michael, and our sincere and best wishes for the happiness that you premised each other in the love of your hearts. May all your hopes and dreams come true keeping that lovely smile of yours on your faces until and after the day of your golden wedding! In behalf of the membership of Branch 141 and the entire Association we congratulate the happy Markvans and their proud parents.
