Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
MARCH 12, 1947 Verhovay Journal ____________________ > Reunion In Chicago PAGE 5 LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED ■ -------------------------------( CHICAGO BRANCH 503 “A man of character in peace is a man of courage in war.” Lord Moran. This is a long overdue report on our Veterans Banquet held last Dec. 7, 1946. We had long planned for this affair, to make something special for our servicemen. It was finally held at the North West Hall, 2403 W. North Avenue. Several hundred people attended this banquet, where Real Magyar CSIRKE PAPRIKÁS and DISZNÓTOROS VACSORA were served, to the tune of the popular Sütő Imre and his Magyar orchestra. True, there was also served hurka and other Magyar delicacies and, from what we heard since then from those present, the servings were in excellent style. When the time came, the veterans assembled in an adjoining hall and, to the tune of Rákóczi Induló, marched through the large hall to the special table reserved for them at the front of the stage. Dinner was served to them. (Several of the servicemen could not be present.) Those who were with us are on the picture published on this page. As the dinner was finished, Secretary Balogh made a short speech and then introduced Stephen Huzianyi, who delivered the theme address of the evening. (This also is published on another page — the Ed.) After that and, we should have mentioned also during the time dinner was served, the popular Virág Jóska sang Magyar melodies for the benefit of the veterans. Everything was free to the veterans; it was their affair. Were it not for the extraordinary and untiring efforts of Secretary Frank Balogh, it is doubtful whether such an occasion could have been planned, much less put through operation. It was Frank Balogh who ran here, went there, and about this town, to get everything in order so that this banquet could be a success as it was. There were many contributors, such as home made pastry by Mrs. Alex Molnár and Mrs. Charles Penzinger “torta”, cake with the inscription “Welcome Home, Veterans”; pastry, “magyar sütemény”, by Mrs. Joseph Szénássy; “diós-sütemény” by Mrs. Andrew Stefely; “Pozsonyi kifli” by Mrs. István Papp; two cakes by Mrs. Karl Hodits; homemade “kifli” by Mrs. Fred Hodits. There were also those who spent the entire evening, or at least the great part of it, in serving the people at the banquet and preparing the dinners, such as Mrs. Frank Omischl; Mrs. Emma Subsits; Mrs. John Szenassy; özv. Szénássy NÉNI; Mrs. Ferenc Balogh; Mrs. Stephen Papp; Mrs. Kathryn Fury; Mrs. Charles Schmidt; Miss Anna Schmidt; Miss Helen Csontos; Mrs. Joseph Hodits; Miss Anna Puskarits,; and Mrs. Andrew Stefely. Now, we have those trusted bartenders: Stephen Papp; Louis Puskarits; Tony Kovács; Steve Lovenyak; Frank Hodits; Louis Stefely; Joseph Hodits; Vincent Varga; Charles Varga. In the wardrobe we had Johnny Asztalos; Bobby Puskarits and the son of our Secretary, Junior Frank Balogh. Selling chips we had Ernest Stefely; Charles Stuparits; Billy Pinter; Joseph Hodits; Frank Hodits; Junior Frank Balogh; Helen Csontos; and Secretary Frank Balogh . . . (tell me where wasn’t he!) Selling tickets at the door were Mrs. Charles Penzinger; Kathryn Fury; Helen Csontos; and Junior Frank Balogh. To all these brothers and sisters of Verhovay Branch 503 who devoted their time to make this a grand evening we say . . . Thank you for a job well done! We certainly couldn’t have made it, were it not for your splendid cooperation. We want to thank our member, artist Paul Szabady, who designed the cover for our veterans’ book, for his kind efforts in our behalf. Paul is a credit to our branch and we have confidence that the future holds in store for him an abundance of satisfaction, for his efforts cannot but be crowned with success. * * * Now, to break ip with other news: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Molnár (Bryn Mawr Avenue) are the proud parents of a 7 lb. 13 oz. baby girl, born January 18th, at the Illinois Masonic Hospital . . . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grebenar (on Mason Avenue) were presented with a baby girl recently, born in St. Anne’s Hospital . . . Mrs. Emma Cvitkovicz (Harding Avenue) gave birth to a girl recently . . . (Boy, these gals!) Mrs. Mary Karlovits, who came from Hungary recently with her father, gave birth to a baby boy last month . . . Mrs. Karlovits (Mary Magdics) went to Felsőcsatár in 1938 and there met her husband. Unfortunately, he could not accompany her on her return trip to the. United States last Summer. However, we understand that he is to arrive soon, for his papers are in order. We wish him the best of luck in his journey for reunion with his dear family. And, now, to these proud young mothers and fathers, we extend our sincere wishes and congratulations. (Most likely Secretary' Balogh will have a little job signing up new members now. Perhaps he can make it soon!) Alexander Novak, Sr., 5137 W. Eddy Street, is in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, due to having been hit by a reckless driver, who almost escaped the scene of accident, were it not for the fact that another motorist pursued him for half a mile. Mr. Novak has a fractured leg that is also broken. It is unfortunate that this accident occured when he was coming from the same hospital after being released for treatments given him for three broken ribs which he -Tactured when he fell one day recently, while going to work. We wish Mr. Novak a speedy recovery. * * * The 503 Senior Bowling team is gearing up for the Verhovay tournament. Recently the branch changed its meeting place to 835 W. North Avenue, which will be Chicago Branch 503 veterans present at the Veterans Banquet arranged specially in their honor, Dec. 7, 1916: Top row, left to right: Albert G. Bak; Joseph I’app; Steve László; Joseph Varga: * harle» Varga; Joseph Petti John Oltyan; Dr. Joseph Zoltán; and Louis Molnár. Middle row, left to right: Paul Szabady; Joseph Markos; Frank Hodits; John Stoika; Joseph Hodits; Alexander Nagy; Steve Lokos; Edward Novak; Rudolph Kaspar and John S. Huzianv. Bottom row, left to right: Louis Molnár, Jr.; George Pozsgay; Anton Kovács; Kathryn Fury; Elizabeth Schmidt; Joseph Hodits; Steve Hodits; and Joseph Pinter, Return Match Game Highlights Lorain Branch 17 vs. Cleveland Branch 14 In Cleveland, Ohio The Lorain bowlers and their wives arrived safe and sound and the match began promptly at 8 P.M., Saturday, February 15, 1947, at the Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road. After the second game the outcome was obvious but the Lorain Keglers threw a scare into Cleveland by taking the last game by 878 to 825 pins. The three game totals were 2523 for Cleveland to Lorain’s 2465 ... a difference of only 58 pins. Stephen Szabó rolled the high 3 game series with 578. He was high in Lorain, too, with 586. S. Smith, captain of the Lorain squad had a high single game of 212, but G. Nagy was highest in the 3 game series with 535. The Verhovay alleys are . . . (in tie bowling vernacular) tough ... Lorain threw in their reserve but to no avail, for the tide was simply against them. However, our boys will admit that they were worthy foes and good sports The scores of the return match game between Lorain Br. 17 and Cleveland Br. 14, follow: Cleveland, Br. 14. s.Sabo 201 198179 578 J.Kader 138186 163 487 J.Jaeobs 157176 165 498 z.Szabó 140179 170 489 G.Toth 176147 148 471 Totals 812 <400 00 8252523 i sung to the delight of everybody and, then, John Pattié and Zolié j Szabó demonstrated how Jitter- I bug should be jittered. Joseph Kader followed up with showing j how a waltz should be danced . . , i It was loads of fun and every] body was sorry when the party j started to break. But we have the assurance of Capt. Smith that this friendly rivalry is to be resumed next September or October. Lorain, Br.17. J.Pesti 151 164 177 492 G.CSiagy 191 208 136 535 S.Smith 162 139 212 513 B.Kokas 128 — 181 309 S.Vigg 134 179 172 485 J.Chaszar — 131 — 131 Totals 766821 00-J 00 2465 the regular meeting place. It was decided to do something in earnest. Twelve members showed up for bowling last Tuesday. John Stoika; Joseph Hodits; Joseph Hodits (the President); Joseph Varga; Frank Hodits; Alex Nagy; Ernest Stefely; Rudolph Kaspar; Louis Stefely; Carl Hodits; Steve Lokos; and Anton Kovács. These are anxious to get going quickly, in order to get the highest men to represent Branch 503 in the tournaments in South Bend. Boys, you had better be good, as our brother Branches, we so understand, are excellent bowlers! Friday, February 20,1947. THE SCRIBE OF KŐSZEG. Again a challenge is thrown to all Verhovay Branches: please, advise Joseph M. Toth. Manager of Branch 14, c/o. Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, Ohio. * * * Sunday, March 16th, will be Kossuth Day in Cleveland, O. A program in the afternoon at the Kossuth statue is to be followed by an even better program in the evening at the Verhovay Home. No admission fee will be charged. On May 27th Branch 14 will clebrate its 45th anniversary. Joseph Szalay, Joseph M. Toth and Sigmund Kader are in charge of the arrangements. They are making every effort to assure the success of this important event. Disaster was courting the Verhovay Home on February 18th, when a rpoming house next door to the Verhovay burned down. Only the valiant efforts of the Cleveland Fire Department savin closing, I wish to anounce that Mr. Bod Padrey, of Youngstown and Cleveland, has arranged for a match-game with Branch 14, through the efforts of yours truly. The match-game between the Youngstown and «Cleveland Verhovay teams will be rolled on Saturday, March 29 . . . details will be made public at a latter date . . . EXANIMO Joseph J. Horvath, Br. 14, c/o. Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, O. Joe Kader and Gene Toth chal- , lenged S. Vigg and S. Smith to , a doubles-match. Lorain won the j first and Cleveland the second j with Gene Toth rolling a 254 j game in the second set. | '• All the bowlers, friends and j < boosters were ushered upstairs 1 to room No. 3 where refreshments I and dinner aw’aited the guests. 1 The dinner wras sponsored by Branch 14 and cooked by Mrs. Stephen Szabó and Mrs. Csikós, ably assisted by Mrs. Zoltán Szabó and Mrs. Mary Toth. Tie dinner was enjoyable and i the various courses were luscious! and succulent. The Lorain bowl- ! ers’ wives, Mrs. J. Pesti, Mrs. G.! Nagy, Mrs. S. Smith, Mrs. B. Kokas, Mrs. S. Vigg and Mrs. J. Chaszar were as happy as angels and we were glad that we contributed in a small way towards their enjoyment «d happiness on that evening. Thanks girls, you | were lovely . . . ! Because of working conditions, Mr. George Jávor, Manager of Branch 17 wasn’t present. Mr. Joseph M. Toth, Manager of Branch 14, welcomed Lorain on behalf of Branch 14 and then introduced Joseph Szalay, Verhovay’s Vice-President and President of Branch 14, who spoke in Hungarian on good fellowship'! and fraternalism. Mr. S. Smith and Mr. J. Pesti spoke for Lorain. Introductions of several guests were in order: J. Jacobs, John Pattié, Geo. Kantour, Paul Bo- Iesic, new members and then Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. J. Pattié, Mr. Paul, ■ Mr. Sigmund jiader, Mr. and Mrs. i Joseph Toth Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. i Harry Vickory, prospective mem■ bers, received a warm welcome. , An excellent musical performance t followed with Mrs. Joseph Kadar, a wonderful pianist, acompanying Mr. Zoltán Szabó, an accomplished violinist. Several Hun. garia.i and English songs were
