Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
Page 2 Verhovay Journal July 31, 1946 The Verhovay Album of Branch Managers JOHN KOLLAR — BRANCH 176 — ROEBLING, N. J. Roebling, a little town near Trenton, N. J., is the seat of one of our smallest branches whose members are scattered over a wide area. Due to the lack of opportunities for expansion and social activities, fraternal life in the branch came to a standstill quite a number of years ago. In view of the difficult conditions the success of the former manager in retaining the few members of this branch was considered an outstanding achievement. Lately, however, a favorable change seems to have taken place. John Kollar, manager of Branch 176 since August, 1945, a much travelled, experienced and ambitious man, realizing the great advantages afforded to its members by the Verhovay, devotes all his spare time to promote his branch by adding new members to the A_ssociation. LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED CHICAGO BRANCH 503 Chicago Branch 503 “The best portion of a good man’s life, his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.”. —Wordsworth. ATTENTION LOS ANGELES, CHICAGO HEIGHTS AND TORONTO, CANADA! Hats off to several gentlemen from your fair city! Albert Steinmetz, George Pozsgay, Jr., and Arpad Mislyv turned up in Chicago on Saturday, June 22nd to visit Stephen Huzianyi. Since Steve was just then moving to a larger apartment, the three gents piched in and helped carry in their cars such items as the typewriter, Verhovay copies, framed pictures of Hungary’s Budapest as well as other interesting . . . and to Steve precious . . . Magyar items, which were not alloans and sincere friends for their kindness. Dinner was held at Balogh’s in the evening where Magyar hospitality prevailed as is the usual custom when a Verhovay brother visits with them. In the evening Albert Steinmetz, Arpad Miskov, Secretary Frank Balogh and Steve Huzianyi visited the BLUE DANUBE, with its noted Béla Babai Gypsy Orchestra. Despite its rather pleasant cosmopolitan atmosphere (somewhat of a Russianized program similar to Budapest of today), the entertainment was enjoyed. It was better though when Babai played Magyar music and Maritza rendered Hungarian numbers, including SZÉP VAGY GYÖNYÖRŰ VAGY MAGYARORSZÁG. Éljen a Magyar! Úgy van!” could be heard above the applause. The story of his life is the reverse of that of most of our branch-officers. Born in Swedland, Pa., on December 28, 1896, he was taken to Hungary in 1902, at the age of six, spending the next 18 years in the land of his forefathers. World War I., found him in Hungary and he served with the Hungarian army. He returned to the United States in 1920, entered the employ of the John Roebling Corporation on January 18, 1923, and has been working there ever since. John Kollar, manager of the Hungarian Home in Roebling for six years, married the former Margaret Bicsi on March 11, 1943. He joined the Verhovay at Branch 176 in 1937. The new members secured by him since assuming the management of this branch point to a better future for Branch 176 which is certain to advance under his able leadership. cated to the moving van. It came to pass that Albert Steinmetz was driving westward, from a two month tour of the East, accompanied by his cousin from Toronto, Arpad ... a talented Magyar musician, and a handsome chap, who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Band. They stopped in Chicago to visit Secretary Frank Balogh and Steve Huzianyi. It also happened that George Pozsgay from Chicago Heights dropped in to visit Steve. So these three helped the Huzianyis with their miscellaneous moving problems, as did Frank Balogh. Thanks a million to these good Verhovay-We regret that Albert and Arpad left the next morning for points West . . . homeward bound . . . but hope that pleasant memories linger with them on their brief time in the Windy City. This is Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hodits, who entered the bounds of matrimony on June 15, 1946. The ceremony was performed at St. Aloysius Church. Joe hails from Csajta, Vasmegye and Mrs. Hodits (the former Rosemary Popp) from Holstein, Wisconsin. Several weeks after their marriage, Joe met Secretary Balogh and said: “Mr. Secretary meet another Verhovay member.” And so Mrs. Hodits was signed up. We welcome her to the Verhovay family and express to the young couple our heartiest congratulations on their marriage. They are residing at 2342 W. Walton. Frank Balogh, Jr., our Secretary’s son, was graduated from St. Hilary’s Catholic School on Wednesday, June 12. Present at the graduation exercises were his proud parents, Mr. and Mrs. Svinyicky; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Balaskovits and Stephen Huzianyi. It was held in church, an appropriate program arranged with organ , music. Rosalie Sullivan (6604 S. Winchester Avenue) was in an unfortunate accident several weeks ago, while on the way home from a wedding party where she was a bridesmaid. She was in serious condition at a hospital on the south side but we understand is now recuperating. We all wish Rosalie a speedy recovery! Friday, July 5, 1946. The Scribe of Kőszeg. Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Special Meetin MINUTES taken at the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, held on May 30, 1946, Thursday in the directors’ chamber of the Home Office Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Present are: John Bencze, Supreme Presiden, Joseph Szalav and Albert B. Ari, Vice-Presidents, John P. Kelemen, Andrew Dobos, Jr., John Korosfoy, Louis Vizi, Richard Phillips, Charles Smith, Joseph Turner, Julius Macker, Aloysius Falussy, directors, Coloman Revesz, Supreme Secretary, John Ezalanczy, Supreme Treasurer, John Sabo, Supreme Auditor and Stephen Matassy, counsel. 1. ) At ten o’clock in the morning the meeting is called to order by Supreme President John Bencze who extends his warmest greetings to the Board of Directors assembled on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Association. At the same time, he welcomes Supreme Auditor John Sabo who having acquitted himself of his patriotic duties was honorably discharged from the armed forces and has assumed the responsibilities of his office. 2. ) The telegram of director Joseph Prince, M. D., advising the board of his inability to attend this session, is acknowledged. 3. ) The Board hears fellow-members Ernest Palos, president of the Association Hungarian Weeklies, printing office of our official Journal. His request, also presented in writing, is granted by the Board of Directors. 4. ) Discussing the appeal of Stephen Kucsik, Sr., manager of Branch 301, in the matter of sick benefit claims, the Board finds that the Home Office acted in accordance with the bylaw^ when rejecting these claims. In view of the circumstances referred to by the appellant, the Board permits, as an exception, the issuing of sick benefits admonishing, however, fellowmember Kucsik to adhere, in the future, to the regulations set forth in the by-laws. 5. ) A compensation of $25 is' voted by the Board to every contestant who, due to illness, is unable to attend the anniversary celebrations. 6. ) It has been brought to the attention of the Board that some branches, owners of Verhovay Homes, had voted dividends to their members payable from the profits of these Homes. The Board finding such procedure to be contrary to the law, prohibits the issuing of dividends, gifts or any other kind of monetary consideration to the members of branches owning Verhovay Homes. The Association, determined to observe the law at all times, admonishes these branches to refrain from violating the insurance-laws. It is unlawful for any branch to favor its members with financial advantages that cannot be matched by other branches. It is unlawful, furthermore, to use the paying of such dividends, prohibited by law, for propaganda in securing new members. The Board is determined to observe and enforce the provisions of the insurance laws pertaining to these matters. (Pennsylvania Insurance Laws, Article VII., Section 635. Indiana Insurance Laws, Chapter 50, Section 39-5030., Ohio Insurance Laws: 12956.) 7. ) The resolution by the supreme officers of the three American Hungarian fraternal societies calling for a mass-meeting in behalf of a just peace, to be held in New York, on June 16th, is approved by the Board. The American Hungarian Federation was requested to arrange the meeting. ^ The Board, realizing the historical importance of that meeting, resolves that the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association be represented at this meeting by the Supreme Offibers and the entire Board of Directors. Director Macker opposed the representation by the entire body of the Board of Directors. MINUTES, taken at the special meeting of the Board of Directors held at the Hotel Fort Pitt on June 1st, 1946, Saturday, at night. Present are the members of the Board of Directors and the Supreme Officers. 1.) Supreme President John Bencze announces that this meeting was called in view of the petition, presented at the Anniversary Banquet, for the prolonging of the anniversary membership contest, until the end of the year. The petition, presented before the general assembly, is deeply appreciated by the directors who gladly grant the request as it serves the further progress of the Association. The Supreme Officers are authorized to prepare the plans for a new contest, to be launched as of June 1st, 1946, pending approval by the members of -the Board of Directors. JOHN BENCZE, Supreme President. COLOMAN REVESZ, Secretary JOSEPH SZALAY, vice-president ALBERT B. ARI, vice-president ANDREW DOBOS, director ALOYSIUS FALUSSY, director JOHN P. KELEMEN, director JOHN KOROSFOY, director JULIUS MACKER, director RICHARD PHILLIPS, director JOSEPH PRINCE, M.D., director CHARLES SMITH, director JOSEPH TURNER, director LOUIS VIZI, director. / /
