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

1947 / Verhovay Journal

WELCOME - DELEGATES

TO THE XXL VERHOVAY NATIONAL CONVENTION

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gladly anticipated rather than dreaded by the honest and loyal worker. For on such occasion his accomplishments are revealed in their true light. At the same time, he is relieved of the responsibilities the increasing burden of which he has to bear from one accounting to the next. ~Every task involves responsibilities and since the opportunities for general accounting are far between, by the time Convention comes around the burden of responsibility assumes immense proportions, and a conscientious worker can hardly wait for the occasion to relieve himself of that burden by accounting for himself.

Some say: “What’s the use of having a Convention every four years?” We, hoibever, are thankful for having a Convention at least once in a quadriennium, because the longer the interval between Conventions, the more difficult it becomes to bear the burden of responsibility.

Thus, the Convention was happily awaited by the Home Office. The accomplishments of the last four years are a matter of record. The report of the Certified Public Accountant, published in this issue of the Journal, renders a clear picture of the progress made, of the difficulties encountered and of the manner in which they were met. It is a picture to be proud of.

Of course, conditions have changed during the last four years. In some instances it was very difficult, in others impossible, to conduct operations according to the rules set by the last Convention which could not foresee some of the changes. As- a result, the officers of the Association were compelled, in more than one instance, to take steps which were' unfavorably received by the membership. This, however, the delegates will understand once all the facts are laid before them. And in planning for the future, the delegates ívül take the changed conditions into consideration. If we want to keep up with the changing times, we will have to change some of our rules accordingly. This the officers and directors of the Association could not do. It is the main task awaiting the National Convention. And we are thankful that the time has come, at last, for the delegates to assemble, assuming the responsibility for the future course of the Association. '

Through every quadriennium, every officer, director and worker of the Association is bound by the rules adopted and issued by the Notional Convention. If due to changing conditions, or other considerations, some of these rules become outmoded, they still remain in effect and must be followed even though this renders those adhering to the rules unpopular in the eyes of many progressive members who cannot understand the reasons for the seeming inflexibility of the procedures and policies of the Home Office. Yet proinolional matters, the handling of claims, applications, requests, and, also, the editorial policies of the Journal—are governed by the rules adopted by the Convention and interpreted by the Board of Directors.

The Convention is faced by an accumulation of debatable issues. We are relieved by the assurance that, at last, they will be settled by the representatives of the membership. In this assurance we happily welcome the delegates to the National Convention. We are firmly convinced that they will do a splendid job for the advancement of the Association. And that is all we are interested in.

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Journal September 10, 1947

BRANCH 37

Chicago South Side

PROCEEDINGS OF THE DISTRICT MEETINGS

DISTRICT 17/B YOUNGSTOWN, O,

The meeting of Branch 108, Youngstown, O., constituting Ditsrict 17/B was held on June 8, 1947.

The meeting was called to order by District President John Kostyo who called for recommendations pertaining to the amending of the Bylaws.

It "as moved, duly seconded and adopted that the number of members constituting a district be increased from 300 to 400 and that representatives to the National election be elected as follows: 1 delegate for 400 members, 2 for 700 members, 3 for 1,000 members and an additional delegate for every additional 300 members.

The recommendation of the Board of Directors that at least 25 members be required for the organizing of new branches, was adopted. All the other recommendations of the Board of Directors were acknowledged.

It was unanimously resolved by the meeting of District 17/B that the Verhovay F. I. Association discontinue its membership in the American Hungarian Federation.

Charles Uray was elected delegate to the National Convention by 18 votes and Joseph Turner Jr., was elected alternate delegate by 17 votes while John Kostyo received 16 votes.

There being no further business the meeting was closed by chairman John Kostyo. Signed by: JOSEPH TURNER, recording secretary of District 17/B.

Here we are again, those 4th place winners of the Verhovay Bowling Tournament, held in South Bend, Indiana last year . . . none other than Br. 37 of Chicago’s South Side. Before we go any further we wish to put this on record — wa’re going to do our best to come in a little closer to first place, comes next tournament at Cleveland, Ohio!

Yes sir, that tournament is being talked about right this minute, even before the 47-48 season gets under way! The line-up for our four teams is nearly complete and we’ll be opening up the new season of bowling on September 4, 1947 at Louis Hornyak’s bowling alley here in Chicago. We have an eager aggregation of young men and women this year — practically the same people as last year, except for several new members, considerably higher averaging bowlers than some who have dropped out of our league.

This year Br. 37 is going to be ALL Branch 37 members. Last year we had one team of five bowlers made up of Branch 375 members, but they expressed a desire to have a complete unit of their own pinsters this year, so we had to come to a parting of the ways.

We’ll miss the members of Br. 375 in our teams because they were highly instrumental in helping our teams win 4th place at the tournament last year. Perhaps we’ll be able to compete with Br. 375 some night in friendly rivalry — maybe our competition with each other will tend to drive all our averages a fraction higher, what with the fact that wf did bowl’ together at one time — we’ll probably perform like some of those baseball players who play against the teams they originally started with — plenty of ambition and desire to show up the original team, while playing against them.'

Our bowling team secretary, Miss Mary Demeter, has started the ball rolling in connection with procuring new bowling shirts. It was first intended to obtain dresses for the women members, but the cost of dress material is too prohibitive, so it behooves us to stick to blouses again for the women this year. We’ve planned on getting brown shirts and having green, or white lettering sewed on them. This makes a colorful combination — not too loud, nor too weak.

I don’t know how others feel about this, but I, for one, am rather anxious to start sailing that Ebonite down the alley. But maybe I shouldn’t be so hasty, because my scores will probably be no better than last year’s! We all started out in a big way last year by delivering the first three games with high scores. This turned out to be poor strategy, inasmuch as our averages were computed from those three games, and We had one heck of a time trying to keep anywhere near the scores of those three games, all thru last season’s bowling. In fact, one bowler, Miss Judy Kun, bowled an average of 189 pins for her three games — and then all thru the 46-47 season I don’t believe she even came near averaging that kind of score. So we’ll just pass on a little sound advice to all you bowling enthusiasts — don’t try to bowl way up in the blue yonder on that night you toss for averages — you’ll only handicap yourself all thru the season. Oh, I’m not advocating an altogether complete let-down on that first night — but then, well, have that happy medium. You won’t regret it.

Now then, a little something about the Verhovay Tournament which will be held in Cleveland, Ohio next year. Perhaps this may seem a little premature to write about the tournament which is practically a year away, but than we members of Br. 37 are looking forward to this event and we’re really going to develop a championship team, or teams. You see, we want FIRST place next year! Kinda’ uppity, you say! Well, you gotta dream before you act — then you gotta act when the time comes. We intend to act by practicing and perfecting our bowling so that the first place title will be in OUR bag — a foregone conclusion, as it’s said in legal circles — or is that said in the baseball profession ? Oh well, no matter — we’re going to be in there, pitching to win, so all 'you Verhovay pin-splitters who are planning on entering next year’s tournament had better come prepared to contend with Br. 37, Chicago’s up-and-coming masters of tournament bowling!

There, that takes care of the expletive phase of our campaign for supremacy. Now all we have to do is bowl like mad to live up to all these self-aggrandinzing adjectives.

The next edition of the Journal will carry the complete roster of our Br. 37 bowlers — ,at the moment the list is not complete and I’d much rather wait until all the names are handed in. Until then this will be all from your South Side reporter. By the time the next edition rolls off the press the bowling season will be well under way, so here’s wishing all you pin fans a grand and glorious start — and also the same for the finish, when that date arrives. Best of everything to all, and keep smiling.

Fraternally, PAUL KUN.

ThankYou,W.B.U.

of Ambridge, Pa.!

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John Kueik, treasurer of Chapter 2 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., acknowledges an unusual donation of $74.54, mailed to him by Louis Szakacs, Manager of Branch 352, Coraopolis, Pa., in behalf of the Coraopolis and Ambridge, Pa., chapters of the W.B.U. This gift is unusual in that the W.B.U., especially its Ambridge chapter, has hardly any members of Hungarian descent. Yet, this fine group, moved to compassion by the plight of the Hungarian people, launched a Tag Day campaign for the benefit of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., of which the proceeds, in the« amount of $74.54, were remitted through treasurer John Kueik to the New York treasury of the Hungarian relief movement. Supporters of the American Hungarian Relief movement are deeply appreciative of this fine gesture and we of the Verhovay want to be among the first to extend to the W.B.U., our sincere thanks for their generosity!