Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal PAGE 10 Branch 366 Highlighter (Continued from page 9) The girls, I am sorry to say, didn’t win any of the money, but they made up for it in winning the third prize in the Best Uniform contest. Nice going girls, and congratulations to the members of this team, Florence Marozsanyi, Ann Pinter, Ella Moses, Ann Bakos, and Theresa Moses, Captain. HAD A TIME OF IT, THOUGH . . . Forgetting for the time being our sad-sack bowling, and getting on to the brighter aspects of the tournament is much more pleasant. Once arriving in the Tournament City, we were kept on the go for the next couple of days. At least we made it our business to get around and make the most of the trip. With just a little help from the “little brown jug’’, brother, some of the boys really made a time of it, a good ole’ fashioned spree. I believe that the highlight of the evening for quite a large group of Clevelanders was the trip back to the hotel from the banquet. Nearly all had had their chare of the banquet and spirits and as a result, were in a grand mood for singing. Our talented group, Tony Pinter, Ed Torda, Joe Simko led the vocal vibrations of favorite Hungarian folk songs. Even the bus seemed to ‘swing and sway’ with the rhythm. But all too soon the bus arrived at the hotel. Some of the boys tried to bribe the driver into keeping on riding around town for a little longer, but — no soap. THE BANQUET Not knowing what arrangements to expect, we advised our boys to be early to be sure of a good seat. As it happened, there were no prearrangements for seating and so picking seats was a catch-as-cancatch affair. This did lead to confusion. However, the program itself was good, in fact, somewhat better than at other banquets for several reasons: better entertainment, less speeches and a shorter announcement of awards. I believe these factors pleased most people and led to make the event more enjoyoble. ADVANCE OPINIONS I have noted at past banquets that too much attention was given to political guests who had very little, if any, connection with bowling. I have noticed, also, that a lot of applause and- credit is given to certain individuals just because they happened to be “Mr. Somebody”, instead of according a little thought to the “little guys”, who do a lot of hard work plugging away to help make such affairs a success but never so much as get a mentioning. The efforts of these little guys ought to be recognized rather than taken for granted. RUMORS . . . There’s reason to believe that a certain home may be converted into a recreation room for the benefit of the branches at home.- If this is true, it will be of a great advantage for business at the bar-room, and also for the membership as a whole. It’s a shot in the arm much needed from a business point of view. Your highlighter, BILL TORDA. SYMPATHY Deeply saddened by the untimely death of Vice-President Albert B. Ari, we extend our condolences to his bereaved family. The Verhovay lost a great worker . . . BANQUET FOR PRESIDENT The regular meetings of Branch 14 are getting mild. Peace and tran-T ournament Prize List Corrections Due to the exceptionally early publishing date of this year’s Tournament Edition, we were forced to publish the Official Prize List of the 6th Verhovay Bowling Tournament before the final re-check of the scores could be completed. As a result, a few errors had slipped in which are corrected in the following: The 3rd prize of $50 in the Individual Event, Men’s Division, went to B. Kokas who was erroneously shown to be a member of Branch 189, Alliance, O., team No. 65. Bert Kokas bowled with team No. 64, Branch 17, Lorain, O., and the $50 prize was duly forwarded to Captain Steve Smith. The championship trophies in the Two-Woman Event were presented / at the Tournament Banquet to Anne Putz and Mary Toth, of Branch 36, Detroit, Mich., on the basis of an actual score of 904. After rechecking the scores it was revealed that the actual champions in the Two-Woman Event were GRACE SMITH AND BETTE BARANY of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., team No. 11, who had an actual score of 928, without' handicap. In view of the circumstances the Executive Tournament Committee decided to declare both of the 2 highest scoring Two-Woman’s teams champions and, therefore, a set of two trophies, identical with the ones presented in Detroit, was forwarded also to Grace Smith and Bette Barany of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., who are the First champions of the Two Woman Event, while Anne Putz and Mary Toth of Branch 36 are the second champions of this event. The $10.00 Special Prize, Five Woman Event, High One Game, was awarded to the Oak Ridge Dairy team of South Bend, Ind., Br. 132, team No. 12 on a score of 790. In view of the fact that the team Verhovay Br. 132 of South Bend, Ind., Bette Barany, Capt., had a score of 838 pins, an additional $10 prize was awarded to the latter team as the actual winner of the High One Game. Erroneously omitted from the list was Mrs. Irma Weger, Branch 475, Milwaukee, Wis., team No. 20 who with a score of 520 won an additional $3.00 prize in the Women’s Individual Event. Due to the only printer’s error in the Official Prize list J. Demeter and R. Wasik of Br. 443, Detroit, Mich., team No. 25, winners of the 21st prize in the Two Man Event were credited with an actual score of 2084 which, of course, is impossible. The handicap and the total score, however, were correctly shown. The actual score should have been 1084. With the above exceptions the data shown in the Official Prize list are corrected in every detail. quillity prevail . . . Out of such atmosphere emerged the plan of a banquet to be given for Branch- President Joseph Szalay on September 25th. Honoring him will be the home office and branch 14 in recognition of his long service to the Verhovay. This is a worthy cause and we are certain that there will be an overflowing crowd. Joseph Szalay would be ready to give battle to anyone attacking the Verhovay. He lives and breathes Verhovay, — a truly remarkable gentleman. ATLANTIC CITY PRICES Bowlers who had gone to bowl in the ABC at Atlantic City, report, 'that prices were terrible. Room, food, refreshments were raised from 100 to 200%. The reason we mention this is that although we admire this great spring and summer resort, it would be very impractical to hold a Verhovay Tournament there. After all, our bowlers are not millionaires and even if the Committee would foot the expenses, I’d prefer to see cash of that kind go into the prize money fund.- Speaking of tournaments, in A.B.C. competition the Five-Man event is always first, followed by doubles and singles in order. Why do we divert from the A.B.C. system? (Editor’s reply: The A.B.C. does not object to the reversal of the order which is made to accomodate teams participating only in the main event run on Sunday. Quite a number of bowlers are unable to get away from their jobs on weekdays and, as a result, cannot bowl on Saturday. Hence the placing of the main event on a Sunday when all bowlers are able to participate.) We hope that the tourney will be held at the same time, that is on the Memorial Day week-end next year. Also we hope that the schedules will, be completed and mailed earlier. (Editor’s remark: this will be definitely complied with. However, this means that no applications for entry will be accepted under any circumstances after the expiration of deadline date!!!) I wish to thank our National Auditor, Mr. John Sabo, and editor, Mr. Henry Rettmann, for the complimentary photograph of myself in the last issue. No movie offers as yet, gentlemen . . . In reply to the editor’s remarks in the last issue I’d like to point! out that a bowler won’t sit down and write about his gripes, because he depends on guys like myself to present his views, or, preferably air them at an open meeting. It is very simple to announce next year that at such and such a time and place there will be a meeting of the bowling captains of the tournament, or their representatives. Lead us gentlemen (but not into temptation) and we’ll follow . . . As to the 1950 Tournament, I thought Buffalo or Youngstown would be ideal. We heard Chicago got cold feet. Is that right, Chicago ? ? ? SPORTS CLUB NEWS The Verhovay Sports Club decided at their last meeting to hold a basket picnic on Sunday, July 24th. Admission is free. Oscar Federau is in charge of arranging for the grounds. Departure will be from the Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Rd., Cleveland, July 20, 1949 ATTENTION MANAGERS! — When To Use New Payor Benefit Insurance Application? — All branch-managers will please note that the new form, No. 162, “Adult Application for Juvenile Payor Rider” must not be used for any other purpose than that of applying for a Payor Benefit Rider and then only in cases when the Payor (parent, guardian,) being under 35 years of age and residing in either of the states Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Nebraska, Delaware, New Jersey and Connecticut, is not required to submit to medical examination. This form must not be used even in the ,above listed states if the Payor (parent, guardian) is over 35 years of age. Nor must this form be used for applying for any kind of ordinary life insurance certificate in either the Senior or the Juvenile Order. O. Everybody is welcome. Confidentially, some of us are taking ‘speck’, too. DANCE ON OCTOBER 16TH A prize committee, headed by Frank Oravis, chairman, Carl Pertz treasurer and John Marozsanyi, sec’y, — have already selected the prizes which will be on display at the Verhovay Home, and the dance on October 16th which is sponsored by the gals of our sports club. We are allowing plenty of time to do a little salesmanship. CLAMBAKE SEPTEMBER 24TH Then, too, on Saturday, September 24th, we will have our clam bake. We are going to sell hundred clams and no more, so said Clam Bake Chairman Oscar Federau. GOLF TOURNAMENT Also on the agenda is a golf tournament for the members and the friends of the Sports Club. It will be held some time in August. Bert Luscik, our Sports Club professional will make the arrangements and I am almost sure Terry Moses will help our Bert in getting our gals to golf. As far as bowling plans are concerned, the sports club has pledged two bowling teams, and possibly more, to the Verhovay^ Home. MISCELLANEOUS Rumors are that Branch 14 and affiliates might sponsor a three-day bazaar to end on Labor Day. I wonder whatever became of the 366-ers who were so active when I was Prex’y of the Branch? Give us a break and arrange to attend some of the affairs of the Sports Club. We have a grand crowd . . . Tony and Ann Pinter are trying to locate a house for me. Our landlord needs our place, so we’ll have to move, if I ever find a hovel or a house. Any suggestions or doesn’t anybody care? Two songs I heard some time ago, keep haunting me. One is entitled “You have a blue room”, and the other “Please kiss me good night...” Gosh, it’s hot here in Cleveland, Ohio. How’s the weather in the rest of the Verhovay world2 Ex Animo, JOS. J. HORVATH c/o. Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, Ohio
