Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
- PAGE 2____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Verhovay VERHOVAY RECEIVES CONDOLENCES OF NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS — VICE-PRESIDENT ARI S DEATH A LOSS TO FRATERNAL WORLD, WRITES SECRETARY FOSTER F. FARRELL. — July 7, 1949 Dear Mr. Re vesz: We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Albert B. Ari who certainly must have been a valuable part of your organization. Although Mr. Ari was only forty-one years old and still had given fourteen years of his life to fraternal work means he contributed the best part of his life to fraternalism. His passing is a distinct loss to the fraternal world. Sincerely yours, FOSTER F. FARRELL, Sec’y — Treasurer — Mgr. Father Of South Bend Verhovay Home Honored — National Secretary Coloman Reveszi Branch-President Frank Balint, Sr , Mrs. Stephen Nyers, former Branch-President and Verhovay Director Stephen Nyers, and District Manager Frank W'ukovits, at the banquet given by the grateful members- of Branch 132 in honor of Director Nyers upon his retirement from branch-office after 25 years of highly successful service. — A splendid affair, héld in the South Bend Verhovay Home on Sat- j urday, May 21st, marked the conclusion of a quarter of a century of unusually successful service to Branch 132 for Stephen Nyers, a member of the Board of Directors of the As- | sociation, retired President of the j South Bend Branch, named “Father of the South Bend Verhovay Home” 5n recognition of his important contributions to the establishment of the finest cultural and social center of American Hungarians in the country. The beautifully decorated auditorium was filled to capacity by 6:30 j p.m., when the ceremonies opened with the s'nging of the National Anthem by little Catherine Raymond and the audience. Following grace, the ladies of Br. 132 served an excellent dinner and, then, Frank Balint, Sr., present President of the Branch paid an eloquent tribute to his predecessor and introduced District Manager Frank Wukovits as the master of ceretnon'es whose entertaining remarks were highly appreciated by the enthusiastic audience; The Rev. Harold H. Kappes, pastor of the Holy Trinity Church, demonstrated his liking for the Hungarians in a surprising manner by reading a message in their native tongue. His tribute to the Hungarians* of South Bend in general, and to director Stephen Nyers in particular, evoke tremendous applause. Vendel Lukacs, favorite vocalist of the South Bend Hungarians, rendered a selection of popular songs to the enjoyment of all. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Szabó, pastor of the Our Lady of Hungary Church, dwelled upon the unity prevailing among the Hungarians of South Bend, as the force that produced the splendid Verhovay Home and the flourishing Hungarian churches of the city. National Secretary Coloman Révész conveyed the greetings and best wishes of his fellow-officers and the Board of Directors to Mr. Nyers. Young, charming Elsie Györkös, noted vocalist of South Bend, brought the house down with her solo and she rewarded her appreciative audience with an encore. Speaking in the humorous vein, Anton Lachman, Manager of Chicago Branch 342, congratulated both Br. 132 and its retired president. After the introduction of Field Supervisor Nicholas Takacs and other out-of-town guests, Mrs. Stephen Cigány entertained the audience with a tremendously successful rendition of vocal selections. A letter was read from the Rev. Stephen Kalabanyi, pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church, who conveyed his regrets for his absence due to an important conference. Congratulatory telegrams were received from the following: Nicholas Palla, Manager of Branch 130, East Chicago, Ind., Vice-President Albert B. Ari, Trenton, N. J., directors Andrew Kovács, Cleveland, 0., Louis Vizi, Scalp Level, Pa., Aloysius C. Falussy, New York, Henry Gross, Pittsburgh, Mike Korosy, Alliance, O., Coloman Kolozsvary, Cleveland, 0., Joseph Szalay, President of Br. 14, Cleveland, 0.. and his wife, Field Supervisor Michael Simo, Alliance, 0., and Joseph M. Toth, District Mgr., Cleveland Br. 14. Sharing in the honors bestowed upon director Nyers, was Mrs. Nyers, his devoted wife and loyal helpmate, without whose understanding and cooperation he would not have been able to accomplish as much as he did in promoting the Verhovay in South Bend and in developing the Journal — NEWS From The Field TO THE CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS The next edition of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, August 17th, 1949. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication until closing date, August 10th. Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor’s desk not later than August 3rd. Contributions, if possible, should be typewritten, on one side of the peper only, double spaced, and not exceeding 800 words, or 4,000 spaces. Address contributions to Verhovay Journal, 436 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. LORAIN, — ELYRIA, O. Branch ligand 107 DIST. MANAGER APPOINTED All members of Branch 17, Lorain, O., and 107, Elyria, O., are notified herewith that, effective July 1st, 1949, these branches will be served by District Manager JOSEPH S. PETRICK, 2833 Wood Ave„ Lorain, O. The members of these two branches are requested to cooperate with, and assist, District Manager Joseph S. Petrick in his task. Dues may be paid either at the regular monthly meetings, held on the first Sunday of each month at 1616 E. 30th St., Lorain, 0., or at the District .Manager. Our best wishes for a highly successful management go to District Manager Petrick. HOME OFFICE. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Branches 108, 364, 514 NICHOLAS TAKACS, DIST. MGR. This is to inform the members of branches 108, 364 and 514 in Youngstown, O., that former Field Supervisor Nicholas Takacs, having returned from Detroit, Mich., to his home town, has been appointed District Manager in Youngstown, O., effective July 1st, 1949. A district office will be maintained, as heretofore, at 412 Wick Bldg., Youngsfraternal and social program of the branch for the benefit of the entire Association as well as the impoverished people of Hungary. Finally, President Frank Balint St., called upon director Stephen Nyers who reviewed the history of the last 40 years of the Verhovay and of the 25 years of the South Bend branch as the period in the developments of which he had taken an active part. He recalled his prolonged, but finally successful, struggle for the $65,000 loan from the Association that made it possible for the South Bend Verhovayans to build their splendid home. His address, repeatedly interrupted by the applauding audience, brought the program to conclusion. A dance followed and a good time was had by all. It was a splendid affair, a fitting climax to the public career of an inspired leader who, fortunately, has not entirely retired from the service of the Verhovay, for, as a member of the Board of Directors, he continues his efforts for the advancement of our great Association. But if there is any truth in the adage that “a prophet is not without honour, save in his own country and in his own house,” Mr. Nyers certainly is an exception. For he is fully recognized and sincerely appreciated by the people for whom he had done the most, and, in that respect, the Verhovayans of South Bend are exceptional people, too . . . July 20, 1949 town, O. All members of the above branches are requested to lend their wholehearted coqperation to District Manager Nicholas Takacs to whom we extend our very best wishes upon his new assignment. HOME OFFICE. TRENTON, N. J. Branch 417 FIELD SUPERVISOR FRANK J. CHER APPOINTED DISTRICT MANAGER Pursuant to the action of the Board of Directors declaring Branch 417, Trenton, N. J., an organizing district and in view of the resignation, due to the pressure of his own business, of Mr. John Janosky from the management of the Branch, the National President appointed Field Supervisor Frank J. Cher District Manager to Branch 417, effective July 1st, 1949. Mr. Cher who will continue as Field Supervisor of the Association, will shortly move to Trenton, N. J. Until then, his temporary address will be 205 East 85th St., Room 204, New York 28, N. Y. — The cooperation of the membership of Branch 417 with their new District Manager, Frank J. Cher, Fraternal Insurance Counsellor, field Supervisor of the Association, will be sincerely appreciated. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Cher upon assuming his new and additional duties in the management of Branch 417. HOME OFFICE. NEW YORK, N. Y. Branch 48 ATTENTION, BOWLERS! The Bowling League of Branch 48, New York, N. Y., preparing for the 1949-1950 bowling season, will be ready to organize new teams in the near future. All members of Branch 48, who are interested in bowling, are requested to contáct Mr. John Vaught, Secretary-Treasurer, whose address is 23-58-32 Street, Long Island City 5, N. Y. The final date for applications for membership in the Bowling League is' August 31st, 1949. Information will be gladly furnished upon request. If you are interested in bowling, or if you would like to bowl with the Branch 48 League during the coming season, please write or call the undersigned: JOHN VAUGHT, Sec’y-Treasurer. CANTON, O. Branch 64 INVITATION Branch 64 of Canton, O., invites all the members and friends of the Verhovay to a picnic to be held on Sunday, July 24, beginning at 2 p.m., at the New York Gardens, on Kimbel Road, S.E. Canton, O. Directions will be marked from South Market Ave. Music will be furnished by Steve Seidl’s popular radio orchestra. Excellent food and refreshments will be served. Donation 59 cents. THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. PASSAIC, N. J. Branch 87 BRANCH MEETING NOTICE Due to the Eastern Verhovay Day on Sunday, August 14th, the monthly meeting of the branch will be held in this instance on the first instead of on the second Sunday, at the usual time and place. Members planning to attend the Eastern Verhovay Day are urged to purchase their tickets in advance in order that arrangements for transportation may be made. Tickets may be reserved in person or by telephone, Gregory 3-0980. Price of a ticket, including admission and transportation to and from the picnic grounds is $2.50 per person. JOHN ZAKOPCSAN, Manager. (Continued on page 3)
