Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 Verhovay Grace Karling Rennrtin? For Branch 342 Journal December 31, 1947 So the story goes, on October the 25th Branch 342 held a very successful party ( and I mean successful). It was held at a little hall on West Lake Street belonging to Mr. Anton Lachman. Everyone worked hard, Karl Anderson and Mary Meade were really super salespersons. Our branch manager, Mr. Lachman was very elated to hear our bowling manager, Mr. Reedy when he thanked the many people for attending our party« and stated the Verhovay was the best insurance to buy. It was the first party of the season for our bowling team and was sure a great success. We wish to thank the many people that attended our party to make it such a success. On November the 1st, we had the pleasure of going to Gary for a match game, our first match game of the season. It was not so very successful as far as our men bowlers were concerned; only the one men’s team won. But, again, the women’s team won áll three games, Yea for the women. The scores will be sent in by the Gary manager. Three of our bowlers were unable to attend the match game due to the death of Mr. Michael Saillor, father of Charles and Jo Saillor and father-in-law of Ruth Saillor. All of the bowlers wish to extend their sympathy. After the bowling match we all drove over to Branch 138 Verhovay Hall where we ate, drank and made merry. Mr. Hallaschak, the bowlingmanager. gave a very nice talk and introduced Mr. Danch, the branch Fortunately, the membership at large of the Verhovay is unaware of the fact that Joliet, 111., is famed for being the site of one of the world’s most modern state penitentiaries. To us, Joliet is an important community because we have a flourishing branch there, headed by a man who has managed its affairs for three decades. In recognition of his untiring devotion to the cause of fraternal protection, the Board of Directors awarded to fellow-member Peter Kish, the manager of Branch 127, the “Verhovay Acknowledged” title with the Silver Medal and the Citation and director John P. Kelemen, editor of the Dayton Hungarian Herald, was appointed to make the presentation at a suitable opportunity. This opportunity came when the membership of Branch 127 decided to honor their faithful branch-manager upon the completion of thirty years of service. A testimonial dinner was given to Manager Kish on Sunday, December 7th, when many representatives of sister-branches in western Indiana and Illinois joined the members of Branch 127 in paying tribute to the devoted guardian of our Joliet branch. Gabriel Molnár, President of Branch 127, welcomed the assembled guests and introduced Ernest Kunstadt, Manager of Branch 164, Chicago, 111., and editor of the “American Home” (Otthon), who was unanimously elected by the members of Branch 127 to serve ag Master of Ceremonies on this occasion. Following the dinner, the Rev. Alexander Kalassay delivered the key-note address in which he gave a historical review of the advancement of Verhovay fraternalism. manager of Branch 138 who introduced ail their new bowling members, and they have a good many newcomers. Our Branch manager, George Reedy also was introduced and gave a nice little talk, but he pulled a surprise for us. His daughter, Annette, told him to repeat his speech in Hungarian but he said, no, it was impossible but he would sing a song in Hungarian. He did, and he really put it over, with everyone singing along. Mr. Anton Lachman, our branch manager was then introduced and gave a talk in Hungarian and one in English. Mr. Danch said he met Mr. Lachman at the convention in Pittsburgh and that Tony was a very good boy (but that is hard to believe). Mr. Fodor (spelled with an o) from Branch 164 was also introduced. Our President, Mr. Wesesku also was introduced and gave a short speech. We all sang happy birthday to Danny Egyardo, who said he was 21, but I wonder. Oh yes, last but not least I am sure Butch Martin likes potato salad. Chicago Branch 342 thanks you, Gary Branch 138, for a very enjoyable evening and we hope you have as good a time as we did, when you visit us. On November 22nd we will hold our match game with Gary at the G. and L. alleys at Chicago Avenue and Crawford Avenue. After the bowling we will go to Lachman’s Hall at 4122 West Lake Street. So ‘till then: happy bowling. Fraternally, GRACE KARLING, 4309 Carroll Chicago 24, 111. Then, director Kelemen arose to pay tribute to Manager Peter Kish and to present him with the honors awarded to him by the Board of Directors. Following the presentation of the award, Manager Kish was warmly congratulated by Joseph Rohaly and Stephen Szekely of Branch 37, Chicago, 111., Joseph Churilla and Nicholas Palla of Branch 130, East Chicago, Ind., John Peleskey and Julius Danch of Branch 138, East Chicago, Ind., Joseph Iroczky and Louis Fodor of Branch 164, Chicago, 111., Emery Paul, Frank Megyeri, Andrew Sari and others. The members of Branch 127 presented a valuable pen and pencil set to their beloved Manager who, deeply moved by the gifts and honors bestowed upon him, expressed his sincere thanks to the members of his branch, the officers of the slaterbranches, the Board of Directors and all of the guests for their presence, their good wishes and presents. He thanked, also, the ladies who had prepared and served the excellent dinner which made this affair a complete success. The evening was spent in splendid fellowship and it was late in the night when the guests finally took their leave from their gracious hosts. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Manager Peter Kish, for many years of continued service. Once open the door to trouble and its visits are threefold: first, anticipation; second, in actual presence; third, in living it over again. Therefore never anticipate trouble and make as little of its presence as possible, forget it as soon as past. La Rochefoucauld Branch-President ’ s Fourth Grandchild JUDITH PUSKAS Caught in a moment of wonderment, little Judith Puskas seems ready to pop her first question. A bit early, perhaps, for an eleven month old, but she’ll do it soon, judging from the expressive face of this beautiful baby who was born on January 16th, 1947. Alexander Puskas Jr., and the former Julie Lagowski are the proud parents, but the proudest of all is grandpa’ Alexander Puskas, Sr., founder and president of Branch 52, New Brunswick, N. J., veteran delegate to many, including the last, National Conventions of the Verhovay. Little Judith is the fourth grand-child of Mr. and Mrs. Puskas and, of course, she is a member of Verhovay's Branch 52 by virtue of a Thousand Dollar Twenty Year Endowment which, we hope, will prove a very welcome wedding gift. BOWLING---SCORES — (Continued from page 11) December 13,1947 s.Evans 159167 175 501 G.Matuska 154148 127 429 J.Boldizsár 127153 130 410 G.Bardocz 149153 140 442 L.Shaffer, Capt.. 188 149 145 482 Totals "775 770 719 2264 The Old Timers’ No. 2 team of Branch 500 bowls this year at Log Cabin Recreation, Detroit, Mich., House League, but we hope to interest enough members to form a league of our own in the near future. We are looking forward to meeting all you Verhovay bowlers at the Tournament in Cleveland. Larry Shaffer, Captain. NORTHAMPTON, PA. Branch 216 December 14, 1947 Verhovay J. Frisch 222173 157 552 S. Frisch 200202 211 613 Gilly 208192 126 526 Falk 189188 164 541 Lutte 192196 191 579 Totals 1011951 829 2811 Linden Bar F. Gasda 226199 192 617 J. Pavelko 194131 179 504 S. Ferta 1 177177 159 513 J. Trescak 149182 169 500 B. Kovács 191189 136 516 Totals 937878 OO COÜ! 2650 December 7,1947 Verhovay Lutte 164172 156 492 Falk 177130 189 496 S. Frisch 180221 149 550 TWO WINNERS IN NOVEMBER — 126 Awards Available For Last Month Of Classified Contest. — The so-called “Contest” of 1947 draws to its welcome conclusion. As Verhovay membership drives go, this was definitely an off year. Up to the end of November, 2,962 applications for membership have been approved this year and the estimates for December’s production are anything but encouraging. November was the lowest month on record, but it won’t be the only one, for December will be just as bad, if not worse. 205 applications were approved in November, for $152,- 250 insurance and though production was pretty evenly — and thinly — spread over the entire field, two managers in the class of the smallest branches (membership under 50) did succeed in meeting the minimum requirement. Mrs. Catherine Nagy, Manager of Branch 375, Chicago, 111., wrote $5,500 insurance foltén new members. This represents 6 units — twice the minimum requirement and entitles her to the first prize in her class: $15. Stephen Papp Manager of Branch 351, Caseyville, 111., also exceeded the minimum requirement. Writing $4.000 insurance for 4 new members, he gained 4 units for which he was awarded another first prize in Class I., in the amount of $15. Leading honors, without prizes though, go to Joseph Barath, Manager of Branch 288, St. Clairsville, O., in Class 111., and to George Jávor, Manager of Branch 17, Lorain, O., in Class IV. Mr. Barath ended November with 7 units to his credit while Mr. Jávor was credited with 8 units. The minimum requirements are 15 and 25 resp., in these classes. By the time this Journal reaches our readers, the Classified Contest of 1947 will have ended. 126 prizes, totalling $3,305 were available for December but, at this writing, there is little hope for more than one or two claimants. The unclaimed awards, however, will be cancelled with the conclusion of the contest. The final results will be announced toward the end of January. Gilly 166180 159 505 Knopf 223213 152 588 Totals 910'916 805 2631 Liderkranz S. Gerney 195203 198 596 Wolfel 122149 163 434 J. Gerny 127193 187 507 Csghesits 169159 155 483 Salaman 212159 177 548 Totals 825863 880 2568 Service Medal Presentation In Joliet, 111.
