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

1947 / Verhovay Journal

October 29, 1947

VerhovayJournal

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Of the great task accomplished by the Verhovay during- the 61 years of its existence, we, the workmen of the press, always have assumed our share and we feel that today, when the Verhovay is rapidly advancing, we must do more than ever before.

We are obliged to inform public opinion of the accomplishments of this convention. While we observe with great attention the proceedings of this assembly we are mainly interested in the promotional program of the Association, for it is in this field that we wish to make the most important contributions to the progress of the Verhovay.

The honorable members of this assembly are well aware of the worrisome conditions under which we, American Hungarian writers, labor, and that the task we are trying to accomplish here in behalf of the Verhovay overtaxes our material resources.

We trust that the convention will appreciate and appropriately reward the sacrifice involved in our presence and our work.

This we request, yet, at the same time, we wish to emphasize that regardless of what the Convention of the Verhovay will deem wise to grant us, we shall continue working unselfishly and to the best of our abilities for the advancement of the Verhovay and, through our writings, eliminate such obstacles as may stand in the way of progress.

This convention is of vital importance to all Americans of Hungarian origin. May its proceedings be crowned with complete success.

Assuring the convention of our respects, we are,

in behalf of the American Hungarian press: Coloman Kaldor, Alexander Gondos, George Szecskay, Edward Bohner, Alexander Rákosi, Sarah Pataki, George Kemeny, Margaret Kunstadt, John P. Kelemen, Izsó Székely.”

The above memorial is duly acknowledged by the assembly, and the chairman assures the representatives of the press that their request will be given due consideration. At the same time he requests the editors to be present at the roll call each morning.

71. ) Chairman Coloman Kolozsvary recognizes Ernes Palos, recording secretary of the Committee of Appeals who reads the ruling of the Committee on the appeal of Moses Csömör, delegate of district 35, to wit:

The Board of Directors did not ratify his election on the ground that according to the by-laws an English speaking branch can be represented only by a member who speaks the English language fluently and received his education in American schools. Moses Csömör not meeting these requirements cannot be a representative of an English speaking branch.

72. ) The Committee was unable to agree on the interpretation of the by-laws and, therefore, by a majority vote of 17 over 8„ recommend that the Convention recognize Csömör as a duly elected delegate.

During the ensuing debate legal counsel Stephen Matassy presents hi? interpretation of the provisions of the By-laws pertaining to this matter. Then the chairman puts the matter to a vote. A roll call vote is taken.

The following voted in favor of ratifying the election of Moses Csömör: Alexander Nyirati, Louis Borszuk, Stephen Varga, Alexander Puskas, Frank Toth, John Kopácsi, John Nemeth, Moses Bokor, Anton Borsody, Michael K. Molnár, Andrew Boiler, John Demko, John E. Toth, Emery Solomon, Alexander Debreceni Sr., John Pásztor, John A. Hornyak, Louis Katona, Joseph Huttkay, Joseph Barath, Frank Molnár, John Bozsvay, Jacob Torda, Jean Kerner, John Mikula, George Jávor, Nicholas Beregszászi, Stephen Botos, Einest Palos, Joseph Heck, Steven Józsa, John Bozó, Casper Papp, William Horvath, Paul Benyo, John Gyiraszin, John Mokri, John Szász, Joseph Boldizsár, Joseph Szabó, -Joseph Letenyei, Anton Lachmati, John Csömör, Peter Kiss, John Peleskey, Stephen Nyers, Frank Balint, László Lócsi, Joseph Laczay, Alexander Baranyai, Nicholas Palla, Louis Barna, Dennis Gverko, Julius Wank, Dennis Nagy, Joseph Koros, Julius Kerekes.

The following opposed the recommendation: John Bencze, Coloman Bevesz, Joseph Szalay, Albert B. Ari, Andrew Dobos, Aloysius Falussy, John P. Kelemen, John Körösföy, Julius Macker, Richard Phillips, Charles S. Smith, Joseph Turner, Henry Gross, Jolán Lucas, George Bandré, Andrew Tyukody, Rezső Geller, Emery Siket, Stephen Sipos, Albert Ibos. Joseph Soos, John Zakopcsan, Michael Puskas, Frank Lizák, Valentine Csete, Frank Molnár, John Erdössy, Gazéi Nagy, John Csonka, Stephen Vayda. George Fcldessy, Stephen Toth, John Szőke, Stephen Lang, John Beitel, Vendel Petrovich, Joseph Vass Jr., Frank Komaromi, Frank Szőke, Stephen Sziich Jr., Andrew Szladics, Paul Marton, George Mészáros, William Blizman, John Toth, Peter Cuprak, Joseph Kantor, Alexander Chobody, George Modok, Martin Leber, Joseph Müller Jr., Valentine Erdélyi, Bertram Kun, Alexander Gazdag, John Orosz, Frank Debreceni, Louis David, Emery Szüeh, Louis Tóth, Alexander Tarsoly, John Vizi, John Petrash, Valentine Konyha, John Bokor, John Fiedler, Stephen Dobozi, Thomas Kuti, Charles Uray, Augustus HabO- dasz, Joseph J. Horvath, Mr-s. Coloman Kolozsvary, Frank Komjáthy, Emery Készéi, Joseph Drotos, John Szász, Mrs. Stephen Paul, Anton Krista, Joseph Czeiszperger, Andrew Hankoczky, Louis Mazik, Julius Danch, Joseph Rohaly, Louis Fodor Jr., Frank Tinich, Charles Schafnitz, Alexander Gyulay, Edward Lukach, Jean Janosky, William C. Kohut, Julius Kovats, Louis Kiss, Joseph Taylor, Andrew Kovats M.D.. Charles Young, Mike Korossy, Phillip Hauser, Joseph Becsi, Andrew J. Boonie, Matthew Horvath, Joseph Hodics.

73. ) At the conclusion of voting delegate John Bokor reports to the president that he wishes to change his vote due to having voted erroneously.

The following did not vote: Joseph Prince M.D., Louis Vizi, Emery Sera and Leo Fischer.

74. ) Chairman announces the result of the vote, to wit: 99 having voted against and 59 for the ratification of the election of Moses Csömör, he cannot be recognized ps a duly elected representative. The announcement is duly acknowledged by the Convention.

75. ) Following the announcement of the result of the vote Rezső Geller, delegate, apologizes to the assembly for his statement. The apology is accepted by the convention.

76. ) The Committee of Expenses l-aises the question of whether or not sleeping car expenses should be paid by the Association. The question is put to a vote by the chairman. The convention unanimously rejects the recommendation of the committee and does not permit compensation for Pullman fares.

77. ) The chairman suspends the session for a i5 minute rest period.

78. ) Chairman call the continuous session to order at 12:45 P.M., however, in view- of the absence of many delegates who attend the session of the committee, the meeting adjourns until 2 P.M.

79. ) The meeting is called to order by the chairman at 2:05 P.M.

8C.) Delegate Stephen Lang moves that the convention discuss those parts of the Board of Directors’ report which do not require the presence of

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the supreme officers and the directors. The motion is adopted and the convention commences the detailed discussion of the directors’ report.

81. ) Actuary E. T. Knodel appears and discourses on the possibilities of improving the condition of the sick benefit fund in accordance with the recommendations of the Insurance Department. He concludes with offering his services to the convention.

82. ) Delegate Alexander Gyulay renders a report on the difficulties of promotion in California. Additional information is furnished by Supreme President John Bencze. The above is duly acknowledged by the assembly.

83. ) A vote of thanks is accorded to the directors and supreme officers for their tireless efforts in accomplishing the merger of the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation with the Association.

84. ) Chairman suspends the meeting for a 20 minute restperiod.

85. ) Chairman calls the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.

86. ) Continuing the consideration of the report of the Board of Directors various questions are asked from the floor, the discussion of which is postponed for the plenary session.

87. ) Charles Young reads the telegram of the First Hungárián Cultural Society of Homestead, Pa., which is duly acknowledged by the assembly.

88. ) The meeting adjourns at 5:30 P.M.

(Signed by:) Coloman Kolozsvary, chairman; Charles Uray, recording secretary, attested by Stephen Lang and George Földessy.

CONTINUOUS MINUTES

taken on the fourth day of the XXL regular Convention of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, on September 11th, 1947, in the Gold Room of the Fort Pitt Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

89. ) Chairman Coloman Kolozsvary calls the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.

90. ) Following the roll call, Charles Uray, recording secretary, reads the minutes of the previous sessions which are adopted with the following corrections: a vote of thanks is accorded to the directors and officers of the Association, and, also, to the officers of the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation for their tireless efforts in accomplishing the merger. — Alexander Gyulay renders a report on the difficulties of promotion in California. Additional information is furnished by Supreme President John Bencze. Notwithstanding the inferior results and the difficulties, the Convention orders the continuation of promotional activities in California. — The report on the American Hungarian Relief. Inc., has been adopted by the assembly after hearing the arguments pertaining to its actions.

91. ) The minutes are adopted as corrected, and attested by Stephen Lang and George Földessy.

92. ) Chairman reads the telegrams in which greetings to the Convention are conveyed by the following: Louis Balogh, former Manager of Branch 45, Joseph Danish, Manager of St. Stephen’s Branch 21, Eugene Pachler, Manager, and the members of Branch 45, Joseph M. Toth, Manager of Branch 14, Cleveland, O., and Joseph Shubtle, Northampton, Pa.

93. ) Charles Uray recording secretary continues the reading of the report of the Board of Directors which is seriatim considered by the assembly.

94. ) Chairman C. Kolozsvary requests Supreme President John Bencze to render further information as to the educational loans. The supreme president announces that satisfactory results had been attained by the loans issued up to this time. He explains the conditions under which these loans are granted and furnishes full information on this matter.

95. ) The above is explained in English, for the benefit of the second generation representatives, by Supreme Auditor John Sabo. The above information is duly acknowledged by the convention.'

96. ) The letter of Stephen Lukacs, local organizer, requesting that the local organizers be summoned to the convention, is presented. The assembly