Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
Governor of Indiana Pays Tribute to Verhovay Hero Dead in Gary November 13, 1946 (Continued from Page 2) Taps were sounded by the Drum and Bugle Corps, in honor of the fcur heroes whose portraits were presented to their mothers by Governor Ralph P. Gates and Supreme Auditor John-: Sabo. The Retiring of Colors by the Drum and Bugle Corps of Gary Memorial Post No. 17, and the singing of “God Bless America” concluded the ceremonies. MUSICAL RENDITIONS. Accordion solos, arranged by Bernard Bell, and rendered bv the members of the Bernard Beil Ac. ccrdion Group, aforded an untiSual and highly commendable Variety to the excellent program. John Zavatcky,, Loretta Reise, Joan Fabian, Daniel Biro, Joseph Miskuf, Jean Stunyo, soloists, and the ensemble, received much applause for their excellent renditions. The Program Committee, headed by Julius Danch, Manager of Branch 138, won unanimous acclaim. We have never had the privilege of attending a more impressive affair. Everyone spoke of it in terms of highest admiration and praised the 'Committee for the arrangements which were carefully prepared to the last detail. Manager Danch excelled as Master of Ceremonies, too. He conducted the program with dignity, deep sincerity and warm feeling. He was at his best even though innumerable days and nights of hard work preceded that memorable Sunday. It is due to his excellent contacts and untiring efforts that the Memorial Ceremonies were given prominent publicity in the Gary Post-Tribune which carried the pictures and stories of the four men honored on this occasion. THE MEN WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER. First Lt. PAUL KISH, JR., was reported lost in action in the southwest Pacific in November, 1943. A year later he was reported officially dead. He was a bombardier on a plane that was caught in a torrential storm on a mission and plunged into the ocean. TECH. SGT. JOHN KISH, no relation to Paul Kish, was killed on July 20, 1945, on Luzon. He served in a glider-borne artillery unit. TECH. SGT. JOHN A. FARKAS, lost his life on August 7, 1943, fighting in Sicily- with an infantry unit. SGT. WILLIAM BASINSKY, whose portrait was presented to his mother, Mrs. Martha Basinsky, as the gift of Branch 138, died on June 9, 1945, at home. To the bereaved we extend in behalf of the membership cf the Verhovay F. I. Association, our deepest sympathy and the assurances of our deep gratitude for their great sacrifices. AT ST. MICHAEL’S HALL. A great crowd assembled at 0 o’clock in the evening at St. Michael’s Hall, where an excellent Banquet was served by the ladies of the Branch. . Grace was offered by the Rev. Father Matthew Kish, and JOHN PELESKEY, President of Branch 138, presided. Following the banquet he welcomed the guests and introduced the distinguished visitors. Then the benediction was spoken by the Rev. Pastor Bertram Sathmary. The excellent band of Louis Bandy furnished the music for the dance which lasted until the late hours. Governor Gates, too, attended the dance and to the delight of the entire assembly, danced the Hungarian “csárdás” as well as any native Hungarian, with the flustered laides who, probably, will never forget that they had been asked to dance by the Goverilor of Indiana................. NEWS «FIELD DETROIT, MICH. Branch 36. A great banquet and dance will be held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Branch 36, on November 17, Sunday afternoon, beginning at 2 o’clock, at the Holy Cross Hall, 824 So. Street, Corner of Yale Street, Music will be furnished by the famous Berki orchestra. Admission for the banquet is $1.50 per person, and for only the dance 75 cents. This affair being held in honor of the veteran members of Branch 36, they will receive complimentary tickets and attend, free of charge, as the guests cf the branch. All churches and societies and the members of the Detroit Hungarian colony are invited. Members of Branch 36 are urged to attend in a body the 40th anniversary of the largest branch of the Association. Let us show our pride in our Association and its great branch by making this a mammoth demonstration of Verhovay fraternaiism. STEPHEN LUKACS, Manager. ASHTABULA HARBOR, O. Branch 284. All members of Branch 284 are requested to attend the meeting to be held on December 15th, Sunday, at 2 PM, at the Marine Bank, second floor, West 5th St. Officers of the branch will be elected at that time and it is important that all members attend. LOUIS STOFKQ,Manager ALLENTOWN, PA. BRANCH 90. All members of Branch 90 are xequested to attend the annual meeting to be held on December 1st, Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Hungarian Home. Officers will be elected for the year of 1947 and other important matters are to be dealt with. It is most important, therefore, that the membership be well represented on this occasion. At the same time we wish to remind our fellow members that monthly dues and interest on loans must be paid not later than December 20th. Unpaid interests will increase the amount of the loan and, thereby decrease the face value of your certificate. Hoping that all members of Branch 90 will attend the annual meeting, we remain Fraternally, JOSEPH KARDOS, President, COLOMON KOCSIS, Manager. Verhovay Journal Page 3 CLEVELAND, O. WOMEN’S BRANCH 361. Women’s Branch 361 is sponsoring a card party to be held at 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, O. at the Club Room of the Branch. Admission 50 cents. Members and friends of the Verhovay are invited. Home made pastries and delicious coffe will be served. Surprises and entertainment. (For the date cf this affair please call the Verhovay Home, RA 8834. The Editor). A dance will be given in honor of the widows and widowers, by Branch 361, on January 4, 1947, at the Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road. Music will be furnished by the famous Szabadkai orchestra. Admission 75 cents. Everyone is most welcome to attend. An old fashioned, home-cooked dinner including soft drinks will be served throughout the evening. The dance starts at 7 P- M. All committee members who had taken part in the preparations for the Banquet of Branch 361 on September 22nd, are invited to attend a party to be given in their honor on November 16th, Saturday evening at 7 o’clock, in the Women’s Branch 3S1 Club Room. Mr. Helvig has offered to play his recordings made during the banquet. Be sure to come, for an excellent time will be had by all. We are very happy to have one of our dear members back with us again. Mrs, Z. Orasz had been convalescing at St. Luke’s hospital for quite some time. She was missed by our branch very much, especially at our tenth anniversary celebrations. Mrs. Orasz, who resides at 8709 Nevada, Hollywood, has been a very active member for many years and is the President of our Kitchen Committee! Welcome back, Mrs. Orasz, and the best of health to you for many years to come! MRS. GABRIEL SONKOLY Publicity Chairman. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 5C3. * A grand banquet will be given in honor of the veterans cf Branch 503, on December 7th, Saturday evening at 7 o’clock, at the Northwest Hall, 2403 W. North Ave. An excellent homemade pork and chicken dinner will be served and the famous orchestra of Emery Suto will furnish the music during the banquet and the dance which is to fellow the dinner. Admission is only $1.50 per person (including tax) and for the dance only, 55 cents. The members of Branch 503 as well as of all sister branches in Chicago and vicinity are cordially invited to this grand affair. It is requested, however, that those planning to attend the banquet, make reservations with MGR. FRANK BALOGH not later than November 30th. Let’s all get together and extend a real welcome to our veterans. The banquet Committee of Branch 503 promises a good time to all friends and hopes to make this occasion a real reunion and one of the most memorable and successful affairs ever held by Verhovayans in Chicago. FRANK BALOGH, Manager. The Verhovay Album of Branch Managers COLOMAN F. HETYEY — BRANCH 449 JERSEY CITY, N. J. With a membership of less than a hundred, Branch 449 is struggling hard, but successfully, in this community whose population is continually shifting due to the proximity of New York City. — Coloman Hetyey, one of the older residents of Jersey City, has been manager of this Branch ever .since it was organized in 1936. He was born in Keszthely, at the southern tip of Lake Balaton, Zala County, Hungary, on July 22, 1876. After attending high school in Keszthely, he went to the famous College of Sárospatak and, then volunteered for military duty. He ej|tered the United States in 1904 and married the former salie Major on April 20th, 1906. They have a son, Stephen, 33, married, and four grandchildren. After working for 2o years at the Swift Packing Company as supervisor, he retired. But, as a highly active and industrious man, he could not stay in retirement and, in 1943, entered the employ of the Keiffel and Esser Paper Company-. Though he was 67 years old at that time, he proved a dependable and competent worker who still holds the position of storekeeper with that company.— Mr. Hetyey joined the Verhovay in 1936, as a charter1 member of Branch 449, organized in that year. He was ittk mediately elected manager by the membership of the new branch and has held that office ever since. During the ten years of his managership of the new branch and has held that office eer since. During the ten years of his managership he secured 85 members, a marvelous achievement con-! sidering his age, for Mr. Hetyey was almost 60 years oM when assuming his office. But the Verhovay means a great deal to this grand old man LOAN AND LIENS STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1946. SENIOR: I i Lean balance Sept. 1st, 1946 .................. ......... 497,910.22 NEW LOANS: ■- ' Principal' .................................... 1103.00 1 Interest ........................................ 14.71 (‘I H. Charges ...............*............ L30 1,119.01 > REINSTATED: ' Loans ........... 616.43 Liens ........................................ 336.87 953.30 2,072.31 499,882.------------ --------------- -----------------i ' • I Interest and H. Charges ......... .................... 16-01 ,<j Payments ................... ...............................’...................... 2397.47 . 4 Deceased ................................................................................ 481.93 , Cash Surrender ................. ..........................................’.. 68.46 Extended .......................................?.......................-................. 575.96 Adjustments ....................................................................... 20.53 3,560.36 * ______________________________________.jjf • Total Loans and Liens at end of September 1946. $496,422.17? ^ JUNIOR: Loan balance Sept. 1st 1946 ......................................... 991.34 New Loans .............................................................................. 100.00 1,091.34' Total Loans and Liens, Senior and Junior •** <t end of Sept. 1946 ............................................................... $497,513,51, i JOHN SABO, Supreme AudiUif . 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