Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)

1947 / Verhovay Journal

JANUARY 8, 1947

THE FERRET SEZ '1

By Mrs. Jolán Lucas

Verhovay Journal___________________________

Pittsburgh Chapter’s Relief-Dance Smashing Success!

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“A stale article, if you dip it In a good, warm sunny smile, will go off better than a fresh one that you've scowled upon.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne.

ANNUAL ELECTIONS!

At the December meeting of Branch 429, it was unanimously decided that in the future, annual elections would be held in January each year rather than in December. Since the reasons for this /drastic change are so numerous, let’s let it go that perhaps January WILL be a better month.

To make the event especially interesting, the meeting will be held nt President Malcolm MacLeod’s Lome at 7411 Lamphere Avenue, Detroit. To get there . . . take Warren Avenue West out to five blocks beyond the entrance to Rouge Park, turn right on Lamphere. and it’s just a hop and jump to number 7411.

Mac . has a ping pong table, among other things, and instead of paying rent on a hall, the members decided it would be more exciting to spend the do-re-mi orr liquid refreshments, etc. Mac already has this stuff stowed away so let’s get a big crowd together on Sunday, January 12, 1917 (ha ha, beat you all that time) at the above address. Those of you who have no means of transportation, please meet at either 2847 Amazon, Dearborn or call me at Vinewood 1-8779 for further details.

At the January elections, delegates for the district meeting will be selected, and since there are go _ few members in the branch who are eligible, it will not be too difficult a proposition. At the seme time, all you 429ers start thinking about what issues you would like your delegates to bring up at the district meeting to he held in June. Whether the ^ district delegate from any particular brahch is elected to the National Convention or not, the national delegates will convey your proposal^ to the big affair, which will be held in Pittsburgh in September of 1947." Here is where a fraternal insurance association has it all over a straight line company . . . you can put in your - suggestions, criticisms,'gripes, etc. Anyone with good ideas will be sure to have a hearing, so let’s give it a good, solem and SENSIBLE thinking!!

In these smaller branches, we 429ers have found that meetings held in the various members’ homes are always more successful. I^ook at our October meeting . . . the house had more folks than it would hold and they kept coming and coming. We have our bustoiess meeting first, which in these English speaking branches do not take forever, and then there is visiting, card games and just plain guzzling. Cards will be mailed to each member a week before the meeting, but for Pete’s sake, please try to remember . . . SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, ‘ 1917 any time/after 2 p.m. See you all there, let’s hope! .

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KOCSONYA AND PORK SUPPER . . . The long awaited supper all you members have been waiting for will be held Saturday evening, February 22, 1947 in the

Verhovay Club Rooms. At this time, the bowling ball and bag will* be er — that is, let’s hope a bowler wins it! Let’s get busy and sell tickets . . . call your Ferret or write to 2522 Carson, Detroit 9, for further details.

All the above dope will be included in the almost-forgotten branch paper which bears the title, “The 429 Lightbuoy”. Nik

X. Horvath drew the lightbuoy shining over the dark waters. A few good items were submitted by members, but I believe that after you receive your first issue, you can judge what your requirements will be for future issues. Should reach you during Christmas week, let’s hppe, and it will come out the first of each month until your demands make more frequent issues necessary. It was ’ a tough fight, but we won!

If our dear Verhovay Journal readers will bear with us for another issue, it will be noticed that 429 branch news will be reduced to a minimum . . . then, THEN, my dear faithful readers (all four of you), perhaps your Ferret can concentrate on news of universal interest to all readers. It’s even quite possible that our dear editor may occasionally request a special stint — (oh, dear, I hope so!) — or perhaps some of you folks may send me ideas which you would like to have written up . . . golly, the possibilities are enor — mo us!

DETROIT’S RELIEF MOVEMENT ... A few other delegates, besides lonely me, have offered to attend future meetings of the American-Hungarian Relief, Inc. Chapter 12. Among those interested in real fraternalism and helping those unfortunates in Hungary, are Joseph Greenwald, Marie Gallovich, Mary Szalay, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robb and of course Old faithful Ferret.

Since our November SO dance was such a magnifipient success, our chapter is planing another large affair for later in the winter. It may be a bazar or it may become anything by the time the Entertainment Committee gets through discussing plans. With the addition of 429’s delegates, and a promise of more delegates from the other associations and churches, we may surprise ourselves ami turn over a small fortune to buy those plows, cattle, seeds, etc. so that our brethren" in Hungary can begin ljfe anew. Boy, did you ever stop to think that this is another instance where fraternal insurance can really help the down-trodden, the unfortunates? Now, we can all begin to show whether we are fraternalists or whether we are flyfng under false colors. Let’s get in the big drive so that spring will find the necessary equipment ready to hand! Meetings are held on Monday evenings, and I’ll make It my personal business to let at least all Verhovay delegates in on dates of meetings and all other business and social activities. Look.' for this dope in “The Ferret Sez . .

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WELCOME, new babies, new members, . . . Helen Kastura-Downham produced a young man in November . . . Alexander

This is just a preliminary announcement that the Dance held on December 28th, 1946, at the Hotel Fort Pitt, by Chapter. 117 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., was a smashing success; rarely, if ever, surpassed by ahy other social event held by Americans of Hungarian descent in our city.

Final accounting will be made on a meeting to be held on January 8th, Wednesday, and so the full report on this important affair will be given in the next issue of the Journal. One thing is sure at this writing: the fondest hopes of the enthusiastic officers arid workers of the second-generation Chapter of the relief-movement had Keen exceeded by the marvellous response of the general public and the excellent spirit prevailing throughout the evening. It was. an unforgettable event on all counts and a marvellous proof of what second-generation descendants of immigrant Hungarians are able to achieve.

Congratulations to all the officers, .committee-members and workers of this fine chapter whose joint efforts had produced one of the- finest events ever held in the history of Pittsburgh’s Hungarian Colony! It is a privilege to introduce them now to the membership at large of the Association.

Gay Banyecsky-Banes President, Julius J. Lenart, Vice-President, William C. Kohut, Secretary, John Sabo, Treasurer, Mrs. Yolanda Diera, Comptroller, Miss Sari Masztics, Corresponding Secretary.

Finance Committee: John Sabo, Julius Lenart, Mrs. Mary Kurjack, Miss Sari Masztics.

Auditing Committee: Albert Fiok Esqu., Stephen Black, Miss Lucy Zsamboky.

Publicity Committee: Henry F. W. Rettmann, editor. Mrs. Albert Fiók. Ernest Fazekas, Johnnie (Dirk) Phillip.

Bercheny has added Boy No. 3 who will be a member by the time you read this . . . Velma lianda Koy’s sweet little Elza is a baby doll who lives and breathes . . . The young Louis Rakoczys’ have a brand-new girl who will also carry a new certificate soon . . . The Casimer Bores’ have purchased an educational $_,000 birthday present for Leonard Francis . . . we are expecting the Clifford Parsons’ heir any minute . . . The Ronald Magees hope it will be a -girl in January . . . The young Daniel Bakis, are counting the days till the end of this month and I’m sure young Baki baby will be a V. member . . . among the adults . . . we finally roped in Tony Plesivec, Mary Kuritar’s new husband . . . and young Louis Rakoczy and Millie Noch are among the other adults who joined during the last couple of months. Welcome all you lovely people to the Verhovay Association!

BOWLING SCORES . . .Aw, just a few scores ... still in first, place . . . winning 38 out of 56 points . . .

Marge Sara 163 127 147 437

Millie Noch 128 111 102 341

Jo.lan Lucas 150 142 101 393

Rose Horvath 126 141 159 426

Dot Petiot 154 132 120 406

TOTALS 721 653 629 2003

Program Committee: Miss Yolanda Beneze, Coloman Erdeky, George Foley.

DANCE COMMITTEE: John Sabo, General Chairman, George Foley, Assistant, Julius Lenart, Mrs. Mary Kurjack, Miss Sari Masztics, Miss Yolanda Beneze, Coloman Erdeky, Louis Diera.

Guest of Honor at the Dance was Dr. Ivan Nagy, counsellor of the Hungarian Legation, Washington, D. C., who was givdn a most heartwarming reception. Upon popular demand, he addressed the festive crowd, expressing his thanks for the marvellous work done by the second-generation, descendants of Hungarianborn Americans in behalf of the native country of their elders. His adress highlighted thfe program of the occasion and was received with unparalleled enthusiasm by the grateful audience.

It was on this occasion that Dr. Nagy learned how this movement in Pittsburgh was started under his influence. For it was after a long discussion with him, several months ago, that Supreme Auditor John Sabo, chapter-president Gay Banes and several others officers of the chapter decided to start the “600,000 SHOES FOR HUNGARY” movement. He was speechleafs when he found out how much credit was given to him for the work so unselfichly done by our young folks.

A 32 page booklet was distributed on this occasion. It is the product of the workers of* this group who themselves did the whole job of planning and mimeographing in order to save printing expenses. Everyone agréed that this only added to the beauty of this document which contains more than 23 pages of paid advertisements and greetings from the generous supporters of the movement.

The first shipment of shoes and clothes is on its way . . . The second is being prepared for shipment. The first social event ended with unparalleled success. Now Chapter 117 enters the New Year with the firm determination to make every day of 1947 count!

A new membership drive is to be launched on the meeting held cn January 8th! We have no doubt that it will be a success, for Chapter 117 has proven its worth.

Officers will be elected on the same meeting and the results f the election will be published together with our final report on the dance. However, we take this opportunity, to express in behalf of all Americans of Hungarian origin, our sincere thanks to the leaders of this organization for the successful launching of the “600,000 Shoes For Hungary” movement and for the outstanding results produced. For the fine example they have shown to all second generation descendants of American Hungarians, we owe them respect and admiration.

There may be other acknowledgments, but at the present the officers of Chapter 117 wish to extend expressions of sincere appreciation to the following members of Branch 26, Sharon, Pa., who by their voluntary contributions have helped making this affair a grand success: Stephen Dobozy "25 c., George Ferencz 25 c., Stephen Tomko $1.—, Paul Szan-Enyhitő melegétől Iff megenyhül a kinos

HÁTFÁJÁS

• Csatlakozzék a milliókhoz, akik esküsznek a Johnson’s BACK PLASTER-re, — amely a hátfájás gyors megszüntetésére készült. Orvosok az emberek százain próbálták ki hatását!

• Ennek a flastromnak a használata olyan, mintha melegítő készüléket vinne magával a munkába. Enyhe gyógyhatása felbuzditja a vérkeringést, MELEGÍTI a hátat, megszünteti a fájdalmat és merevséget. Teljesen tiszta. Hatóereje napokig tart.

• Johnson’s BACK PLASTER megóvja a megfázástól. Leköti az izmokat, pont a beteg testrészén ad támogatást. Johnson & Johnson készítménye—és ez a név ötven év óta jelent minőséget. Kapható minden patikában.

kai 29 c., Charles Dobozy $1.—, Joseph Kismarton $1.—, Stephen Butala 50 c., Stephen Sztruhar 50 c., Laslo Pete'rchok 25 c., Frank Pásztor 25 c., Gabriel Feber 25 c., Thomas Kuti Mgr., 50 c., total $5.04. —.

We hoped to be able to present a real write-up on this memorable event, but — alas! —■ fate has decided otherwise. Naturally, the editor of this Journal was determined to attend the Kelief-Danc^ but the little known hazards of the editorial occupation crossed his plans. On the day before Christmas he dropped a rather massive type-writer on his foot and he has been laid up ever since . . .

This story, based on verbal reports, is «being typed out in the most torturous editorial position conceivable. The editor wishes to take this opportunity to ask all his friends and correspondents not to expect, for the time being, any replies to their friendly letters and inquiries as the job of editing the Journals exhausts all his available mental and physical resources ... He is thankful, though, that the type-writer did not drop on Kis head, for then he would be unable to do any editing at all . . . Or would that be an improvement?

A young business man, a deacon in his local church, was going to New York on business and while there was to purchase a new sign to be hung in front of the church. He copied the motto and dimensions, but when he got to New York discovered he had left the paper behind. He wired his wife: “Send motto and dimensions,” An hour later a message came over the wire and the new lady clerk who had just come from lunch and who knew nothing of the previous message read it and fainted. When they looked at the message she had taken, it read: “Unto Us a Child Is Born. 6 feet long and 2 feet wide.”

Soldier: “What would you do if I kissed you?”

Girl: “I’d call my brother.” Soldier: “How old is he?’’

Girl: “Two years old.”

A man who wouldn’t lie to a woman has little consideration for her feelings.

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