Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
Journal January 19; 1949 II Verhov ay Watchtower I j By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, O. | ASPECTS BY IRENE SAMPIAS MARTIN (The news just reached us of the marriage of Irene Sampias to James Martin, Jr., on November 25th, 1948. On behalf of the readers of the Journal we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Irene and James Martin. It is perhaps due to the happy change in her life, that Irene favors us at this time with a true story, taken from her own personal experiences.) * THE BLONDE GYPSY PAGE 10 Our Sunday, November 28, meeting concerning the bowling tournament to be held in Detroit, Mich., was called by District Manager Joseph M. Toth. Facts and figures were put forward by Mr. Toth and after a few objections, these items were accepted by the meeting. Branch 366 was represented by Joseph Szabó and Br. 361 by Mrs. Emery Gal who took six dozen of shares, Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, former manager of the Home took 8 dz., Gene Toth of Branch 14 took 10 dz., and J. J. Horvath of Branch 14 also ten. Further distribution will be made later on. The advertisement wasn’t thought of as very good, but nevertheless we’ll try and obtain some. (There is a perfectly good reason which will be conveyed to JJ for the information of all concerned. Editor.) ELECTIONS . . . The gnnual election meeting 'of Branch 14 was held on Sunday, December 5th. In comparison to others, this was a tame meeting. Joseph Szalay was reelected President, Sigmund Kadar Vice-President and Entertainment Committee chairman. Joseph M. Toth was reelected Financial Secretary, John Balunek Recording Secretary, Jos. J. Horvath Comptroller, Joseph Clark and Zolton Szabó Auditors. Joseph Szalay and Frank Pinter wei*e elected delegates to the United Hungarian Societies. A house committee also was elected though the question was raised by Mr. Louis Tárcái, editor of the Hungarian Newrs, if a house-committee could be elected at an officers’ election. Pro tern, chairman Mr. John Éosway ruled that since the house committee always was elected at the officers’ election, he could see no harm in adhering to the practice. A vote was cast by the assembly that seven members be elected. Nominations were made from the floor. Eight members ran for the seven positions, but after listening to the chairman, the meeting voted unanimously to retain the eight candidates. Those elected were: John Bosway, Frank Oravis, Joseph Oralik, Joseph Hegedűs, Nicholas Yuhasz, Emery Gall, Z. Balogh and Joseph Barry. A sports committee is in the making and we hope they can be incorporated in the house committee. They’ll be able to take a load off the shoulders of the officials. Among the sports mentioned were fishing, and hunting, bowling, hiking, golf, speck fries, singing, baseball, etc. This committee would make recommendations on the bowling alley at the home, the utilization of the back yard as a garden spot to be used by Verhovay members, and recommendations of teams, etc. Mr. Sigmund Kadar, vice-chairman announced that he is arranging for the purchase of some trees for the next Arbur Day. We were informed that Joseph Drotos was elected President of Br. 45 on the West Side, Cleveland, O. Yep, Mr. Drotos is a great degr hunter. He spoke of his exploits to Dr. Andrew Kovács and myself when we were returning from the National Convention in 1947 . . . remember Doc? VERHOVAL HALL NEWS The Verhovay Home is going . Verhovay great. We have an able manager, and he really is gettings things done. There is more business, more activities, and what’s more, he breathes confidence in the Home. The technique of Gene Toth in maintaining the bowling alleys at the home is admirable —the alleys shine like glass. A few members who bring their wives to the Home, complain that there are no tables available for the ladies. Guess, we’ll have to buy more chairs and tables . . . ALLEY . GLIMPSES We were watching Branch 366 bowling the other evening and Joseph Simko made an exhibition shot: a hard split. Joe is very modest, said he doesn’t show those shots to everybody. Bela Torda, southpaw, throws a tornado ball. Saw Tony Pinter, Ed Torda, Jake Torda and their loyal rooters, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Torda, Mrs. Pinter, and Mrs. Ed Torda. HUNGARIANS IN ASIA New member Frank Orosz, businessman in the television field, spent 30 months in the Army as an air force control tower operator during the war. Among bis many discoveries is a Hungarian colony at Teheran, Iran, in Asia with about 2,- 500 Hungarians living there. He also visited Abadan in Iran. Another place of interest was Nicosia Cypr riss, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, a British possession, which approximately 500 Hungarians call their home. He remarked, too, that the best night clubs are owned by Hungarians. Welcome Frank Orosz! Also new members are Dorothy Simko, John S. Nagy, John S. Szabó, Mary Spagno, Mary Szabó, Lillian Rákóczi, to all of whom we extend a cordial welcome! ELOPEMENT . . .? We discovered that Steve Koren is a Verhovay member, a big muscular man, with a fine disposition. He has a place of business at 120th and Buckeye, comes to all Verhovay doings and hardly ever turns anybody down. We were introduced to Steve by Paul Bolesic who is rumored having eloped to Corington, Ky., with a gal . . . Sorry, we don’t know the gal’s name . . . WEDDING BELLS . . . Our radio announcer and fellowmember Frank Szappanos held open house at the Verhovay Hall, after his marriage in Canada to Barbara Zsori of West Lome, Ontario. They were welcomed by 1500 people who presented Mr. and Mrs. Szappanos with lots of good wishes and some presents. Long live FRANK SZAPPANOS AND HIS BRIDE BARBARA! Mrs. Stephen Szabó has a fine radio voice, we found when hearing her on November 28th over W.J.M.O. IT’S A GRAND DAUGHTER! It’s grandpappy and grandmommy for the Bodnars, former managers of the Verhovay Home. A baby girl was born to Mrs. Lewis Bodnar on November 13th. Baby Judith already is a member of Branch 14. The House Committee has taken the Television under its wings; up to now it was an orphan . . . Ever since I was a child I can remember my enthusiasm in music and dancing. Every opportunity I had, I used it to dance or sing, which ever suited the occasion, but as I grew older I had an urge to do something different in which I would find excitement,. romance and adventure. I didn’t have to wait too long, for on my sixteenth birthday I received an invitation from a family friend to visit her in Arizona. I was very happy and the thought of traveling stirred my inner emotions. Naturally, I was excited, and for weeks planned the things I would take, the people I’d meet and the things I would do. In the meantime I had acquired a new urge for gypsy music and had been faithfully studying their style and movements. I used to stand before the huge mirror in my mother’s bedroom and go through all the motions, poses and movements. Often I would take from the bed the beautiful gold satin bedspread and drape it about myself. Then I would paint my face with dark makeup, put my lipstick on in a wicked line, and finally put the last touch, which was a black beauty mark, on the bottom of my chin. When all this was finished I would play my most stirring gypsy records and make my grand appearance before the mirror. After examiningmy apparel and seeing that it was Greetings to Jos. S. Taylor, Verhovay member in Buffalo, N.Y. We were wondering how Joe will cope with the new frozen milk they are putting on the market in the very near future. Mr. Taylor is a dairyman. TOURNEY VIEWS We are pleased with the hotel selection for the 6th National Verhovay Bowling Tournament, because we know that the service will be as good as it was in Cleveland, if not better. We lamp in the Journal the scores of Branch 36 by A. Konkoly, Captain. Guess, we would throw our chest around a bit if we were hitting 2924 scores . . . (How about the 3051 shown in this edition? Ed.) Our backer and bowler on our team, Frank Oravis, will bring his racing boat to the 1949 Tournament City because on Decoration Day he intends to race at Belle Isle. THE NEW MRS. BALOGH Mr. Bela Balogh and Miss Stevie Senyak were married about a month ago. So now Bela shares in the winnings. Mrs. Balogh recently won $400 on the March of Dimes tournament conducted by the Cleveland Kegler. We also saw her on television when she was being interviewed by the television announcer. Congratulations to both of you and we all wash you a lot of luck. You deserve it! (mb) perfect, I would go into my dance until one of 3ny family, usually my father, would shout up to me to "stop that blasted jumping around or he’d throw me out.” After he would quiet down. I would take off the precious costume, wash off the paint, comb my hair and go outside. Thus, by my constant practicing, I acquired somewhat of a technique in gypsy dancing and a little later in singing. Two days before I was to leave on my journey, my bags were packed and I was ready to go. Before I left, I managed to squeeze in my already overpacked suitcase a large colorful embroidered scarf, which my mother had made in Europe, and my new white evening gown which she had made for me only the week before. In keeping a promise to my parents that I would not get friendly with strangers, I found thát most of the way I was alone. I had fun, however, in watching the people that got on and off, and often heard pieces of conversation that were not for my ears. The trip was pleasant and I was enjoying myself. I was very disappointed in Arizona. For one thing, there were no green hills such as I was used to seeing back home. It was very hot and the air felt dry. Sand was forever blowing in my eyes, and I suf(Continued on page 11) TIDBITS . . . We firmly believe that no meeting should be held during the summer months, beginning with June and ending September 30. What a vacation from meetings! Let’s consider it??? Branch 14 members. Mrs. Sibmund Kadar was elected President of the Ladies’ Social Club of Branch 14. Steve Vache Sr., will be able to get his fishing club after the sports committee starts to operate. We would like to see some aggressive men on the sports committee, like Carl Perts, Jos. Oralik, Frank Orosz, Sandy Hegedűs, Gene Toth, Joseph Toth Jr., Joseph Szabó of Branch 366, Oscar Federau, Paul Bolesic, Bert Luscsik, and '.many others too numerous to mention. After the men will be organized, the ladies should get going and have a get-together. They’ll be recognized just like the men. Imagine a Ladies’ Sports Committee! Wonders will never cease 7,. We have some pretty active ladies, (J.J.) who can handle the job (MB). Some ask me the question: why do I write. It’s a fundamental question that I should ask myself. Well, I write because I enjoy writing. I write because I want to contribute to the Noisy Clamor of this Violent Age in a small way. Ex-Animo, Joseph J. Horvath c/o. Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio
