Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal PAGE 2 Cleveland, Ohio April 9, 1947 GRACE KARLING REPORTING FOR CHICAGO BRANCH 342 We attended Branch 14’s meeting on Sunday, March 2nd, with approximately 75 members present although with individual members entering and leaving in the interim, at least 150 members visited the meeting hall. The annual report was read showing a substantial profit, outstanding bills had been paid and a payment was applied on the mortgage. Resignation of Mr. Frank Pinter from the House Committee was accepted and Messrs. Bert Szilagyi and Joseph J. Horvath ' were elected thereto. The House Committee was increased from 5 to 6 members plus 4 officers of the Branch. Members receive efficient service when paying dues at our meetings. A table is set aside; Manager Joseph M. Toth, ably assisted by his sons Gene and Joseph, Jr., together with his amiable office clerk Mary Ann Bodnar, minister to the needs of each member. Personally speaking, the matters debated on the floor were strictly a waste of time; by actual count one hour and 10 minutes were consumed on one subject that had no merit. Chips were on many a shoulder and comments on a variety of subjects were made. But would the intelligence of these comments earn any individual a pro(Continued from page 1.) $1,000.00, for the new rule will be carried into effect only after approval by the insurance authorities. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS. Proposed amendments to be submitted to the District Sessions and, then, carried up to the Convention, were discussed and adopted by the Board. Many important changes are recommended by the majority of the directors. For instance: in view of the .vastly increased membership of the Association it is proposed that the rules pertaining to representation at the District Meetings and the National Convention be .vnended to the effect that the number of members constituting a district be raised from 300 to 500; that branches with memberships between 25 and 499 be represented by 1 delegate (instead of 1 for every 100 members) at the District Meetings, and that the Districts be represented at the National Convention on the basis of “1 delegate for each 500 members” (instead of 300.) It is also recommended that, Instead of per diem fees, each delegate shall receive a flat fee of $100.00 and travelling expenses, for attending the Convention. A further reduction (at least in the number of issues) of the Official Journals is proposed and if the amendment is carried by the Convention, both the Hungarian and the English Journal Br. 14------------------Reporting fessorship in a scholastic capacity? Why don’t we practice fraternity and not just preach it? Amen. We bring to your attention two Democrats of the Branch — Frank J. Pokomy running for councilman of Ward 29 and Jack P. Russell asking for re-election in Ward 16 of our fair city. No grass grows under the feet of Joseph Hegedűs, former prexy of Branch 14. Upon receiving a request to solicit advertisements fdr our 45th year Anniversary Album, Mr. Hegedűs notified business leaders on Buckeye Road and their response was so great that he now has at least 4 or 5 pages to his credit. We would like to suggest that the business office be moved to the main floor in the near future. Our oldsters seem to have trouble navigating the stairs. Why not partition part of Hall Two ? A new door could be cut, the old double doors locked and opened only for social activities and meetings. In this way, we could keep tab on anyone entering the building. CORRECTION. The 45th year Anniversary banquet will be held Sunday, May 25th at 1 p.m. and not May 27th as stated in the March 12 issue of the Journal. A cordial invitation to attend is extended to all by our President, Joseph Szalay. will be published only once each month. (Speaking of the Journal, the Board issued very strict instructions that articles by contributors be published only if they do not exceed two columns (§ 19 of the Minutes). We request, therefore, our contributors to cooperate with this rule, because contributions ecxeeding 2 columns will be cut without fail and if the cutting is left to our discretion, parts important from the contributor’s point of view may be omitted.) MEETING CLOSES WITH NOTE OF ANXIETY, We rejoiced over the return from Florida of director John P. Kelemen, editor of the Hungarian Herald of Dayton, Ohio, who, apparently recovered from a serious illness again assumed his duties as director of the Association. To our deep regret we found that he either overestimated his strength, or underestimated the strain to which he subjected himself. On Friday, the day before the closing of the meeting, he suddenly collapsed and was taken in an ambulance to the Doctors’ Hospital. Mrs. Kelemen arrived in the evening and spent anxious days with her husband. To our great relief, director Kelemen began to rally a few days afterwards, and on Sunday, March 30th, was given permission to return to Dayton. If the wishes of friends could help, director Kelemen would be a healthy man today. Even so we hope that the sincere good wishes of his friends will encourage his spirit and help him along on the road of recovery! Branch 14 hereby challenges any Verhovay bowling team (excepting California) for pmtch games. Of course, if the Coast crowd should make the trek, it would be acceptable to us. Beaver Falls, Pa. owes us a return match . , . How about it? Please contact our local Manager Joseph M. Toth, 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, Ohio, and he will make all arrangements. Buffalo, N.Y.’s Verhovayan leader, Charlie Young, was in Cleveland March 8 and 9 visiting West Siders. We had a nice confab over the phone about bowling, lodge affairs and the weather. Just heard that Louis Balogh and Ann Biro are Mr. and Mrs. Congratulations and good luck to you! We introduce another new member — Steve Nagy, a fine bowler and sportsman. Wonder what became of the lodge insignias that were so prominently displayed several years ago? We introduce the members of the House Committee — President and Chairman Joseph Szalay, Branch 14 Manager Joseph M. Toth, John Balunek Secretary, Vendel Borocz Comptroller, James Kovach Treasurer, Zigmond Kader, Joseph Hegedűs, Nicholas Yuhasz, Joseph J. Horvath and Bert Szilagyi. At the House Committee meeting, several good proposals were discussed and accepted such as the acquisition of Venetian blinds, new refrigerator and new lighting fixtures for the bar . . . We suggest that next season the bowling tournament rules be explained by an AUTHORITY on rules atid regulations. For example, Branch 14 is sending two teams to participate in the Tournament — 2 men bowl on Verhovay teams and the remainder in 8 different leagues. Of course, our local Verhovay league got a late start. We also heard that members of other local branches — 366, 361, 54, etc. — are unable to enter the Tournament because they are not members of a branch who sponsor them. Supposing Branch 361 would sponsor two teams but-would not have enough bowlers. They scout around and raid the other branches of their good men BUT the Secretary will not sanction the team because they belong to a foreign Branch — nevertheless they are all Verhovay members ... ? We realize that these l inks will eventually work themselves out but in the meantime an explanation is due on who may or may not attend the Tournament. Luckily all our bowlers are Branch 14 members. Exanimo Joseph J. Horvath c/o Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio (EDITOR’S REMARKS: Friend Horvath’s demand for clear explanations of the Bowling Tournament Rules makes it unanimous. However, the Bowling Committee of the Board of Directors insist that the Rules and Regulations written by them are quite clear and anything but ambiguous. The controversy seems to rage around paragraph 5-b of the Rules where eligibility of unattached teams for participation in the Tournament is defined as follows: “ABC or WIBC card and Ver-On Saturday March 22nd, Verhovay Branch 342 had the pleasure of going south, (and I do mean south) to bowl a match game with Verhovay Branch 37, down Burnside way. We all drove up to Stevenson’s Bowling Alleys at 79th and Cottage Grove, wondering whether we would have the same luck as we did when Branch 37 came to bowl with us. Lady luck was with us again, but we still had no bowler like Joe, with his eight strikes in a row. We really had competition as the following scores (appearing in Paul Kun’s write-up) show. After the bowling session we went to Liberty Hall, where food was plentiful and drinks flowed freely, (such memories, such wonderful southern hospitality). We de believe our pal, Al, would make a better bartender than fireman or bowler, and many thanks, Mary Demeter, for being such a genial mistress of ceremonies; your efforts made us feel quite at home. Many good speeches were given and then the dancing began. We had competition on the dance floor, but I guess you Finally, after many attempts, we succeeded in mailing the packages to the employees of the Hungarian World Federation (Magyarok Világszövetsége), on January 18th, from the Delray Post Office. At this time, I want to list the names of all those who contributed to this worthy cause, and thank them for being so thoughtful and for remembering those who devoted so much time and effort to making our stay in Hungary a pleasant one. The following contributions are acknowledged: Editor Andrew Fay-Fisher, Pittsburgh, Pa., $5, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Horvath, Detroit, Mich., $5; Mrs. Louis Szabó, South Bend, Ind., $2; Mrs. Daniel Robb, Detroit, Mich., $2; Mr. Alexander Hamilton, New hovay policy holders now bowling with other organized teams (not Verhovay teams), but who bowl as a Verhovay team in independent competition.” Emphasis in this sentence should be put on the phrase “WHO BOWL AS A VERHOVAY TEAM”. If this is kept in mind, the misunderstanding, or a great part of it anyhow, is cleared up. An explanatory letter has been mailed a few days ago to all branches contemplating participation in the tournament. This letter further clarifies the issue by properly emphasizing that ONLY REGULAR VERHOVAY BRANCH BOWLING TEAMS etc. etc., are entitled to enter the Tournament. Explaining this rule the Tournament Committee states: “It is the intention of the Bowling Tournament Committee to keep this Tournament free from ‘RINGERS’ making entry as a team from a certain branch to capture valuable prizes from regular Verhovay bowling teams who have bowled under Verhovay sponsorship during the entire bowling season.”) Southsiders or Burnsiders rather, really won there, as we needed more than just luck on the dance floor. On the following night, which incidentally was our league night, all the bowlers of Branch 342 showed up to bowl, but the “women’s choice”, John Henry, who had a bad night and-was unable to do anything but keep score, I don’ know really whether or not it was the food, drink, or dancing ? ? ? ? (from the night before). We wish to thank you Branch 37 for a REALLY swell time. So until next year when we meet again. I hope anytime you’re out on the Westside you will stop in at Anton Lachman’s where you will usually run into one or two of our bowlers. This will conclude my first article, so win, lose or draw, don’t forget we are bowling for VERHOVAY and good SPORTMANSHIP, only different branches. So all in all we wish the many members of Verhovay the best. FRATERNALLY, ANTON LACHMAN BRANCH MANAGER. York, N. Y., $5; Mrs. Margaret Harkai, Detroit, Mich., $1; Mr, Kalman Erdeky, Pittsburgh, Pa., $2.50; Mr. Julius Kovács, Trenton, N. J., $3; Mrs. Joseph Trimai, Detroit, Mich., $2; Miss Margaret Palangi, New York, N Y., $5; and Miss Marie Gallo vich, Detroit, Mich., $4. The packages contained the following items: 4 lbs. coffee $1.84; I lb. tea $—.60; 2 boxes salt $—.08; 2 lbs. flour $—.17; 3 lbs. rice $—.51; 1 box chocolate chips $—.25; 1 lb. cocoa $—.18; 1 carton cigarettes $1.42; 4 prs. men’s hose $1.40; 4 bars face soap $—.56; 1 can of ham $—.44; 1 bottle vanilla $—.19; 1 box black pepper $—.27; 6 spools thread and needles $—54, or a total of $8.45 worth of goods purchased for cash and in addition 2 prs. ladies’ stockings, donated by Marie Gallovich, and towel, handkerchiefs and packaged soup, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Horvath. Total cost of each package, including postage, was $12,- 16, total amount spent for three packages was $36.48. I want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Horvath who graciously donated their time and efforts to help me. To all of you — many thanks! Fraternally, Marika Gallovich, Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit. Tell everybody your business, and the devil will do it for you, An old dog does not bark foi; nothing. Money comes like earth scooped up with a needle: it goes like sand washed away by water. Moderate riches will carry you; if you have more, you must carry them. Actions and Events of Directors’ Meeting PACKAGES TO EMPLOYEES OF HUNGARIAN WORLD FEDERATION
