Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
July 31, 1946 Verhovay Journal Page 5 — -........ - i ' si -- ii - ■ in- ------rur OF TRENDS AND FRIENDS IN CHICAGO — Branch 164 — By Midge Rettmann Since the departure of our former publicity agent, Marge Stangret, from the Windy City, I have been harnessed to the yoke she pulled so satisfactorily. Being a rather new member of Branch 164, 1 know only a few members personally, but as a faithful reader of Marge’§ fine column 1 found plenty of opportunities to get acquainted with my newly acquired fellow-members even though, for the time being, I must remain the' “unknown quantity” to those 1 hadn’t the pleasure yet to meet. I hope, however, that this will be remedied in the future when my long planned visit to Chicago and my branch materializes, provided, of course,, that the short-comings of my column, written with a total lack of experience, will not result in my exclusion from the city limits of Chicago. The Verhovay is a grand institution, always concerned for the welfare of it's members, ever ready to extend the help, comfort and sympathy of brotherly love to those in sorrow and need and glad to share in the happiness of those who meet success in their endeavors. .From the cradle to the grave the Verhovay watches with brotherly affection the life of each and every member of this great family and, as a member of the Verhovay family since 1934, I could find no more fitting plan for this column than to make it a record of ‘‘the trends and friends” in Chicago’s Branch 164, covering the events in the lives of our fellow-members “from the cradle to the grave” . . . Before, however, beginning with the “cradle,” here is a reminder of the Memorial Ceremonies to be held September 8th, Sunday, at the . Burnside . Hungarian . Home. Tribute will be paid to Chicago’s five .Verhovay .heroes—including our own Theodore Szabó—whose ATTENTION BRANCHCORRESPONDENTS ! Postal regulations PROHIBIT publishing or mentioning in any way items covering RAFFLES OR GAMES OF CHANCE. Papers containing such information are refused admittance to the mails. Be sure, therefore, to elminate such subjects from your articles as they cannot be published. This regulation must be observed regardlesss of whether the news item contains an advance notice or‘ a report on some affair held in the past. The Journal cannot be used as a means to extend invitations to the readers to any kind of games of chance (including door-prizes!) nor to publish the names of those who won any object by CHANCE. THE EDITOR. portraits are to be presented to their next of kin at this occasion. With branches 37, 74, 96, 164, 342 and 503 participating an excellent and appropriate program is being prepared by the Committee consisting of Andrew Varga, president; Joseph Rohaly, secretary; Frank Tinich, treasurer; Joseph Iroczky, Frank Balc.gh, comptrollers and our own “Pop” Kunstadt publicity agent. An open meeting is to be held on August 15, Monday, at 8 P. M. at the Burnside Hungarian Home and the members of all Chicago branches are cordially invited to attend. Be sure to come to offer your suggestions and help to the Committee. Let’s do our part in making Chicago’s Memorial Ceremonies a truly impressive demonstration of Verhovay fraternalism! The Cradle Club The 1946 Club for Babies is advancing at a rapid pace for all intents and purposes. I only hope Daddy Longlegs has a little girl left for my personal doorstep, when the time comes. The Winchell of Storkland whispers that Mrs. George Striker is on his list. Until recently, Mrs. Stirker was Secretary of the American Hungarian War Relief Committee and was in charge of the Clothing Drive of Chicago Chapter 43. We also hear that Mrs. Joseph J. Irocky, Jr., Mrs. Duke Soo and Mrs. John Kissane are also contenders for motherhood. The latter, formerly Iris Varga, only daughter of Mrs. Betty Varga, will, be making a grandmother of a very vivacious redhead but knowing Betty, she’ll be the proudest grandma in Chicago. Mrs. John Kolovitz also made an appointment for the arrival of an heir or heiress for October. The expectant papa has the distinction of being the first man in service from Branch 164. He joined the Army in 1940, returning recently from Japan with therank of Staff Sergeant after 6 years of service. The Kolovitz Family are old Verhovay members as the Senior K’s were members in Pittsburgh before transferring to Chicago. Rumor also had it that Mrs. Marvin Kunstadt was on the storks list but we have received a denial. The “New Baby Dime Bank” has just been started by the MK’s and it will take several years to fill it, they say. Only take it from me—the stork quite often makes his own rules, dime banks to the contrary! Mrs. Vilma Lowry nee Janik did some expert timing. She welcomed hei long-awaited baby daughter on July 9th at West- Suburban Hospital on the same day that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Janik, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. That’s working on a schedule, I must say. We look forward to welcoming Miss Lowry and her ex-G.l. daddy into the folds of the Verhovay very soon which would make the family 100 per cent Verhovayans. On the Sick List We regret to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. John J. Fodor, of Phoenix, Ariz., sister of Marge Fodor. Our former Publicity agent, Marge Stargret. there on a stopover, did her part by cheering the patient. We hope to hear soon of her recovery! Recuperating On our list of patients-thatwere we hear that Cooky Molnár has left the hospital. Our veteranof two operations, Miss Lux, is doing nicely although she had us worried for a while. The Damask kiddies are well again and Butch Szabó gave up his tonsils without a struggle. Traveling Sgt. Helen Zubor, lG4’s only WAC, is down in San Antonio, Texas, but instead of riding herd on broncs she’s driving a Ford, 1921 vintage. How’re the springs on the jalopy, Sarge? Frank, Emma, Barbara and ex- G. I. Kenneth Kovack are touring the East. Their first and last card came from Fairfield, Maine, and methinks they’ll beat the heat up there. Kenneth, you may recollect, was official bat, boy of our baseball team. He proudly waves a request from a major league team for a tryout. Who knows? Perhaps we have another Soltész in the making. The Modern Beauty Salon was out of business for ten days because the Fodors and Mrs. Kovács left for Wisconsin. They started the trip in their recently rejuvenated DeSoto and all AAA garages were notified to be on the lookout for what may turn out to be a limping lena. I always thought Wisconsin was noted for being a dairy and cheese producing area yet the Fodors talk about fish. They had hopes of attracting enough -fish to ship qome to Verhovay Director Kelemen in Dayton, to be served at the Keleman Cocktail Lounge. So for, no notice of ptomaine has been forthcoming from that quarter so I imagine my fears were without foundation. Wedding Announcements Advancing to the wedding announcements, we hear that Louis Kollar, hero of Indiana Harbor and only brother of Marge Kunstadt, joined hands with a nice girl called Pat on June 22nd. Our column published Lou’s adventures in England and Europe some time ago so we feel sure he’ll be able to steer a clear course when they settle in Chi’s South Side. We have been informed that William Kodobocz, whose picture has appeared in the Journal and who served in the Navy and also the Army under General Patton and was with the Army of Occupation in Czechoslovakia, married Eleanor Besterfield of Oak Park, at 2 o’clock on June 29th, at the Blessed Sacrament Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s home, followed by supper at the Graemer Hotel. Following their trip to the North Woods, the couple will be at home at 1032 Dunlop Avenue. Forest Park. Next we announce the marriage of Theodore F. Luga to Virginia Ann Ruth, which took place July 6th at 10 a. m. at St. Cornelius’ Church. Breakfast followed the ceremony at the Terminal Restaurant with the reception at swanky Edgebrook Country Club. And we hear that the Kantor brothers will also join the ball and chain club. Paul made Irene Huszar Marshall his better half on July 20th at 4 p. m. in the West Side Hungarian Reformed Church. James will wed Helen Bajzatt on August 31st at the East Chicago, Ind. Hungarian Reformed Church. Good luck and best wishes to our young friends in their journey down the rosy path! The Verhovay Album of Branch Managers ANTHONY LACHMAN — BRANCH 342 — CHICAGO, ILL. Anthony Lachman, popular manager of Branch 342, was born at Szegeri, Hungary, on October 16, 1883. His father having died half a year later, he was taken by his mother to his aunt in Budapest where he spent his childhood. He was about to enter high school when his step-father, a baker, took him home to his own shop for training in his trade. After completing trade school, young Anthony left home and wandered a great deal settling down, at last, in Kisbér where he worked until 1907. Then he emigrated and after arriving in Chicago in May, he married the former Julia Kokeny on July 13, 1907. They had 12 children, five of whom died leaving Stechen, now 38, Julia, 32, Alexander, *31, Louis, 26, Frank, 24, John, 22, and Anthony, Jr., 15. Four of their sons fought in World War II. Cpl. Louis, wounded and captuved on the Philippines spent three and a half years as prisoner of war in Tokio and holds 12 decorations. Cpl. Alexander was awarded 7 decorations for gallantry. Mr. Lachman, active member of nine fraternal societies, a “Moose Builder” of 15 years’ standing, worked as a roofer until 1920 when he went into business for himself. He joined the Verhovay at Branch 164 in 1912 and was comptroller for 2 years, vice-president for a year, president for 15 years, manager for the last three years and secured more than 200 new members for the Association. In recognition of his outstanding achievements he was awarded the “Appreciated” title in 1939, the “Acknowledged” title with the Silver Medal in 1943, and attended the national conventions in 1935 and 1943 as duly elected delegate. Anniversary Miscellaneous We offer our congratulations to Branch President and Mrs. Joseph Iroczky on their 30th wedding anniversary, celebrated by the family in June. Our best wishes to them for continued happiness for many-many years to cbme! Bereavement Most of us already know of the death of our friend and member, Nicholas Redlich. Mr. Redlich was well known in Hungarian-American circles, active in every phase of community life. He was a distinguished lawyer, writer and former member of the diplomatic corps and had been decorated by the countries he served so well. Mr. Redlich died after a short illness. The Rev. Dr. Magyar conducted services in the Wilson Avenue Mortuary. > A member of the bar also gave a farewell address. Pallbearers were Louis Barna, James Corvin, Stephen Ehas, Eugene Konives, Stephen Small, Ben Fodor and buriel was in Rosehill Cemetery. His children, Rita, Mark and Loretta, sent the following note to the officers and members of the Verhovay: “We want you to know how very much we appreciate the lovely wreath of peonies gladioli and carnations which you sent in sympathy over the loss of our dear father. We know, too, that he valued his friendship with all of you, and if he could have known the way in which so many of you came to pay the final respect, his heart would have been glad to know he had so many friends.” We of-fer them our deepest sympathy and truly mourn the loss of a good friend and féllowmember. Welcome to Charline Robb, first daughter to bless the union of ex-G. I. Charles and Margaret Robb, whose name has been added recentiy to Branch lC4’s Juvenile membership roll. * * * At our July meeting, a denaticn of $10 was voted to be sent to the Hungarian Newspaper Men’s Association in Budapest, Hungary. Perhaps no other group has suffered as much during the war as the newspaper editor’s of Hungary, and the members of Branch 164, with manager ‘Pop’ Kunstadt himself being a- man of letters as editor cf the “American Home” weekly, could not with-hokl their sympathy from these heroic men and women who had resisted to the last the poisonous influences of Nazism. * * * Realizing that. I have exceeded the space allotted to this column I conclude with a plea lor forbearance on the ground of this being my first and introductory report. Until we meet again in the Journal, four weeks -from now, I remain Your columnist, MIDGE. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next Issue of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, August 14. Contribution for that issue should be in not later than August 7, Wednesday. Contributions should be typewritten, on one side of the paper only, double-spaced, and not exceed 1200 words, or 5,000 letters. Address contributions to VERHOVAY JOURNAL, ENGLISH SECTION, 345 j Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 22, Pa.
