Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
VOLUME XXX DECEMBER 10, 1947 23 BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RATIFIED BY MAJORITY OF DISTRICTS Notice is served herewith to the membership of the Verhovay F. I. Association that the amendments to the By-laws adopted by the XXI. National Convention will become effective as of Jan. 1st, 1948. Though no report has yet been received as to the actions of several districts, the minutes received up to the closing date of this issue represent more than sufficient affirmative votes to carry the amendments. The amended provisions will be explained in the next issue of the Journal, for the information of the membership. PEACE AND GOOD WILL — CHRISTMAS GREETINGS — In peace and good will we find the glory of living. Without peace and good will human life is the most inglorious form of existence in which the forces of destruction reign supreme over men ridden by suspicion, fear and avarice. Peace and good will are the cornerstones of creative order. Without peace and good will there can be nothing but chaos. In peace and good will man rises toward the fulfillment of his spiritual and material hopes. Without them he is doomed to progressive demoralization and decline. Men of peace and good will are the crowns of their families, the benefactors of society, the driving shafts of human progress. Men of strife and ill will are thorns in the flesh of their families, the oppressors of society and the most potent forces resisting advancement. Man has been endowed by God with the ability to take part in the divine program of eternally progressing Creation. But only in peace and good will can man’s ability unfold and carry him toward the fulfillment of his destiny. Thus, the Christmas message is both a manifestation of man’s destiny and the assurance that the power for its attainment lies within his own heart. Fraternalism is one of man’s divinely inspired creations. Based on the firm belief in the brotherhood of mankind united by a common consciousness of mutual responsibility, it has been developed into a powerful social force by the same brotherly urge that has been the life-motif of the Savior whose birth was announced by a message of peace and good will. Fraternalism cannot be practised, nor can it be advanced without peace and good will. It rises or falls with all that is divine in man. We are humbly thankful for the privilege of working for a cause dedicated to the advancement of man toward his divine destiny. In this age of unrest and ill will, we are proud to raise the banner of peace and good will and to defend it against the onslaught of the forces of destruction. In such gratitude and pride we extend our best wishes for a happy Christmas to all members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. May the Spirit of God unite the members of our great family in peace and good will and in renewed devotion to the cause which is our heritage and destiny. John Bencze, National President, Coloman Revesz, National Secretary, John Szalanczy, National Treasurer, John Sabo, National Auditor, — Joseph Szalay, retiring vice-president, and John P. Kelemen, John Körösfőy, Joseph H. Prince, M.D.. Charles Smith, retiringdirectors, — Albert B. Ari, Julius Macker, Aloysius C. Falussy, Stephen Lang, Louis Vizi, Bertram Kun, Henry Gross, Joseph Turner, Mike Korossy, Coloman Kolozsvary Andrew Kovács, M.D., Richard Phillips, Stephen Nyers, directors-elect, — Samuel Gomory M.D., Medical Adviser, Stephen Matassy, Legal Counsel, — Ernest Kunstadt, Mrs. Jolán Lucas, retiring members of the Auditing Committee, — Alexander Nyirati, Casper Papp, William C. Kohut, auditorselect, — Victor Austerlitz, Louis Cincel, John Fulop, George Toth, retiring district managers, — Frank J. Cher, F.I.C., Joseph Nemes, Michael Simo, Nicholas Takacs, Field-Supervisors-elect, and The Home Office of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. Peace Aims Reaffirmed At Memorial Ceremonies — Record Audience Attends Portrait Presentation In South Bend Verhovay Home. — HON. ROBERT A. GRANT. U. S. CONGRESSMAN, appears on the above picture delivering the memorial address at the portrait presentation ceremonies held in South Bend. Ind., on November 16th. The portraits of the five heroic dead members of Branch 132, covered by streamers and huge flower-baskets, are seen in the foreground. The Verhovay Home of Branch 132, lavishly decorated with flags, banners, streamers and flowers, was filled beyond capacity on Sunday, November 16th, when delegations from nearly all branches in that area, representatives of the church, the U. S. Army, the Government, and numerous societies joined the membership of Branch 132 in paying tribute to South Bend’s five Verhovay heroes who had given their lives in the defense of our country. The Board of Directors also was well represented by the following: Mr. and Mrs. John Körösfőy and Mike Korossy from Alliance, O., Louis Vizi from Scalp Level, Pa., Julius Macker from Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turner from Youngstown, O., Joseph Szalay, retiring vice-president of the Association, from Cleveland, O., Coloman Kolozsvary and Andrew Kovács, M.D., also from Cleveland, Henry Gross from Pittsburgh, Pa., and, of course, director-elect Stephen Nyers, President of Branch 132, who opened the ceremonies with a cordial welcome to the members and guests of the Verhovay and with eloquent expressions of sincere sympathy to the next of kin of Branch 132’s fallen heroes. Fran£ Wulcovits, Manager of Branch 132, assuming the role of Master of Ceremonies, expressed similar sentiments. Miss Elsie Györkös sang the National Anthem. Handicapped by illness from which she had not entirely recovered, this charming and talented vocalist carried the song through by sheer will-power, only to collapse at the last word. Her appearance on the program was perhaps the most moving tribute that could be paid to the heroes honored on that occasion. The Rev. Joseph Horvath, pastor of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, offered the invocation, and, then, the Hon. Robert A. Grant, U. S. Congressman, was called upon to deliver the keynote address. He declared that we must continue the pursuit of the nation’s war aims with peaceful methods among which effective help to be extended to (Continued on page 2)
