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

1947 / Verhovay Journal

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JUNE WEDDING IN BETLEHEM, PA.

Anna A. Lang and John A. Mosko

Wedding bells rang in St. John Capistrano’s Church, Betlehem. Pa., on Saturday, June 21st, at three o’clock in the afternoon, for Anna Aurelia Lang and John A. Mosko. Hundreds of well-wishers attended the ceremonies, congratulating them upon their marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lang who are not in need of introduc- | tion to the membership of the I Ve hovay. Stephen Lang, “Ac- I

knowledged” member of the Association, Manager of Branch 98, is one of the truly outstanding personalities of the large Hungarian colony in Betlehem. As the head of one of the finest Verhovay families, a true fraternalist, a devoted churchman, a splendid personality, he is universally lilted and respected. His wife, a noble soul, understanding and kindhearted, is held in equally high esteem by the innumerable friends of the Lang family.

The wedding of their daughter, Anna Aurelia, was an occasion of great rejoicing for this fine couple whose happiness was wholeheartedly shared by the great host of admirers.

The reception was held at the Hungarian Hall. More than 160 guests attended the wedding feast prepared by Mrs. Lang and four lady helpers who worked for five days to get all the excellent dishes and pastries ready for the great occasion. Music was furnished by a gipsy orchestra and the dancing went on until next morning. It was a real Hungarian wedding which will be remembered for years to come by the folks in Betlehem as one of the most elaborate social events ever held in that city. Cortgratulations and I best wishes to John and Anna I Mosko, the happy couple, and the I proud parents!

Proceedings of the District Meetings

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Section 17.) Loans. The 20 and 10 cents expense charges shall be replaced with 30 and 20 cents.

Section 18.) “90’’ days shall be replaced with “30” days.

Chapter III. page 35. Sick Benefits. The Board will be able to present recommendations pertaining to amendments in this chapter only after the Actuary of the Association will have completed the preparatory calculations required by the Insurance Department and the drafting of his recommendations on the basis of his findings pertaining to the sick benefit system.

Par. 44; Management of Property (Assets) at the Home Office. Omit; “for the investment of the reserve funds of insurance companies, with the exception of industrial securities”, and “No more than $40,000 par value may be purchased from the securities of any one concern.

The section referring to the selling of securities below purchasing price shall be amended as follows; “If, however, the Supreme Treasurer should find it necessary to sell securities below the purchase price to safeguard the assets of the Association he must secure the consent of the three members of the Financial Committee of the Board of Directors and that of the other Supreme officers. In such instances the Supreme Treasurer shall render a report revealing the reasons for the sale to the Board of Directors.”

In the following section “immediately” shall be amended to “monthly”. The following is to be omitted; “A list of all purchases and sales during the month shall be published in the Official Organ of the Association every month.” Also to be omitted is the following; “Lists showing the price of the securities on the date of purchase or sale shall be kept on file.”

Par. 66) The Official Organ. To be amended to the effect that the

Official Organ shall be published twice a month, once in English and once in the Hungarian Language. (Mr. Kovács motioned that this recommendation of the Board of Directors be amended by the group to include the following; The Oficial Organ to be published in magazine form and a second generation Supreme Officer of the Organization have supervisory jurisdiction over the editing of the English Edition. — Motion was seconded by Mr. Zambanini, voted upon and passed.) Here end those recommendations of the Board of Directors which were voted upon and accepted by the group.

Mr. Kovács motioned that the word “sexual” appearing on page 72, par. D„ be replaced by the word “venereal". Motion seconded by Miss Stipkovits. voted upon and passed.

Mr. Fisher motioned that Par. 38, sec. a) page 73 be amended to the effect that the loss of one finger or thumb shall receive $50.00, with a maximum of $100 to be paid for the loss of two or more fingers or thumbs.

Mr. Goydan motioned that exservicemen who previously had Sick-Benefit be given special consideration in this respect within one year of their return. Motion seconded by Mr. Majercsik, voted upon and passed.

Motion was made that the second last paragraph of Par. 66, page 103 be amended to read as follows; “The Supreme President shall be the editor and the Supreme Oficer who is a second generation member shall be the Associate Editor.”

Mrs. Lawrence motioned that the Secretary be granted an additional $5.00 for services rendered. Motion was seconded by Mr. Zambanini. voted upon and passed.

The group went oh record as setting the future meeting place for the District Session at the Verhovay Home Office in Pittsburgh, after the Convention, sometime in November.

Verhovay Journal

August 13, 1947

SUNK1ST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ECHOES

By Albert B. Steinmetz

Member of Branch 525

This reporter knows too well that space is very limited in the JUORNAL these coming weeks, due to the importance of the bringing of the minutes as recorded at District meetings . . . This being VERHOVAY convention year, and what a Convention it will be . . .! I don’t have to predict anything sensational. You who are our delegates, do your duty well, fearlessly. Don’t any of you be intimidated one way or other, when you reach Pittsburgh.

You probably gather after the few above sentences, that this reporter will not be in Pittsburgh, as a delegate; because of some by-laws that need changing, namely the “tie-in” of the sick benefit, which must be in force for 2 years before one can become a delegate . . . I’m just wondering how many Good people who should be at the Convention are barred by the above mentioned “By-law.”

You earnest delegates have the backing of all VERHOVAY members, 60,000 strong, all over this nation. I can see that already, just by reading the minutes of the reporting branches.

Boy Oh Boy, do I enjoy reading the spontaneous proposed amendments, changes and what have you. HOW I APPRECIATE THIS DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. I don’t say that I agree with every proposal, or change, but judging by the minutes reported in the JOURNALS so far, I must congratulate the leaders as wellvas the members of all branches.

I suppose you will have read (before this sees print) the minutes of the California District, too. I attended that meeting and enjoyed the way it was conducted and the “progressive ideas” that came up and the proposals adopted.

For years I have been fighting for the VERHOVAY rights of us Californians. Finally 2% years ago VERHOVAY took out the charter in the state of California, j and sent out its ace organizer, the former Chief Organizer, Mr. Alexander Gyulay, who has more than faithfully served the VERHOVAY for the past 13 years...

We have 500 or more VERHOVAY members in and around

Los Angeles now, (5 years ago ye had about 75 I think ?) Of course, these figures are unofficial and I am including the Juniors, too, and tell me WHY

SHOULDN’T I INCLUDE THE JUNIOR MEMBERS? They are members, pay their dues and are in good standing. Their’s is the future. What I’m trying to bring out is this: for heavens’

sake, members of the Convention in general, remember please and don’t forget that California also belongs to the union. Count us in, watch our delegatas who have our backing, and under no condition think of us Californians as “step-children.” Deep thoughts ? Perhaps, but this writer knows what he talks about and, above

all, I also watch VERHOVAY doings fairly closely, it’s leaders, their actions and so forth. I can’t say that I agree with everything our Suprepie- Officers or Directors do ot.: dHl • in years past.

If change's j^rRdiie to come I welcome tném', and I am confident that “Lots of changes will be made in Pittsburgh in Septem befcíljf.íjjr .the better, too, I hope.BBŐttSéfr. members will back our 147 delegates, and we have instructed them how to act, change by-laws, elect officers, cut I budgets, insist on better business, teach a true fraternalism, CUT OUT POLITICS.

It can be said now that in my coast to coast tour a year ago I have kept my eyes and ears open on the VERHOVAY front, and have learned quite a bit, but may I also state that I still learn lot of things even today, just by reading the lines and between ^ the lines, too, in the JOURNAL. You, too, can learn lots of just by reading

the reports ?;<é,f the District meetings.

DEMOCRACY, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL THING. You give me freedom of speech, action, and freedom of the press, too, sometimes, and for this freedom through my free writings, which are unbiased always, I gained many sincere friends, also a few enemies, in this greatest of all Hungarian Fraternal Organizations . .. .^Uon’t let California down. Watch us Californians. I thank You.

Those delegates who had incurred travelling expenses in order to attend the District Session turned in to the Secretary the amount involved which was duly recorded.

William Kohut of Branch 430, Homestead, Pa., Julius Kovács and Louis Kiss of Windber, Pa., were elected delegates to the National Convention. Andrew Bagos, John Zambanini and Joseph Majercsik were elected alternate delegates.

Having completed the business at hand Chairman Kohut addressed the group and thanked those present for their cooperation, commending them for the speed and efficiency with which they disposed of the task before them. He further commended them on their fraternal attitude. He recalled the missionary spirit of our forefathers, of those older members who had gone into the field and propagated Verhovay Fraternalism without remuneration, and hoped that this spirit would prevail and that the second generation would carry on the splendid work. He spoke, optimistically of increased remuneration for Branch-Managers, but warned that it was expeditious to keep the overall expenses of the Association at a minimum so that the Home Office would not be furthered burdened. He wished the group Godspeed and expressed the pleasure he anticipated at renewing their acquaintances in the fall.

CLUNE, PA., BRANCH MOURNS FOR POPULAR MANAGER

The name of Charles Lukacs (Lucas), Manager of Branch 247, Clune, Pa., is well-known to thousands of Verhovayans who will be saddened by the news of his death on June 27fh at the Indiana Hospital. He was born in Nagy Halász, Szabolcs county, Hungary, on October 13th, 1881, came to America in May, 1907 and worked in the mines of the Biaron Coal Co., in Kent, Pa. As one of the founders and the first secretary of Branch 247, Clune, Pa., he joined the Association in November, 1913. He served as Branch-President in 1917- 1918 and in 1921 organized the Juvenile Department of Branch 247. In 1924 he was reelected branch-secretary serving until June 1928 and, after a year’s pause, from 1929 until his death. He attended the National Convention of 1920 in Cleveland,

The group then repaired to the Dining Room at the Fort Pitt Hotel where a luncheon had been prepared. Chairman Kohut and Branch 430, Homestead, Pa., were the hosts. After lunch, Mrs. Lawrence, speaking for the group, thanked Chairman Kohut and Branch 430 for the fine luncheon. Thus ended the pre-convention session of District 32. JOHN FÜ_,ÖP JR., Recording Secretary.

O., and secured approximately 100 members for the Association, of whom 12 were of his own family.

He married the former Anne Szabó on July 24th, 1908. He was a member of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, and the U.M.W.A. No. 6649 Coal Run Local. He is survived by his widow and their children: Charles A. Jr., Mclntyrer John L., at home, Mrs. Frank (Helen) Cicero, Clune, Pa., Mrs. Julius (Anna) Iklodi, Warren, O., Miss Grace Lucas, at home, nine grandchildren, and his brothers, James, Martin, Julius and his sister, Susan, all in Hungary.

We extend our deep sympathy to the bereaved family of the late Manager Charles Lukacs whose memory will be cherished by all members of the Verhovay.

The two most precious things this side the grave are our reputation and bur life. But it is to be lamented that the most contemptible whisper may deprive us of the one, and the weakest weapon of the other. A wise man, therefore, will be more anxious to deserve a fair name than to possess it, and this will teach him to so live as not to be afraid to die.

—Cotton

The man without a dollar to his name is about fifty cents better off than he used to be.