Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 8 Verhovay THE FERRET SEZ ' By Mrs. Jolán Lucas Branch 429, Dearborn, Mich. Journal ________________________________________________________________________August 17’1949 CONGRATULATIONS MR. NYERS DIRECTORS STEPHEN NYERS AND HENRY GROSS It would have been too early to congratulate Director Stephen Nyers of South Bend, Ind., on the championship of the Oak Ridge Dairy team of his branch, but that wasn’t what Director Henry Gross had in mind when shaking hands with his old friend on Sunday morning. Congratulations were called for in reference to a banquet given in honor of Mr. Nyers by the grateful membership of Branch 132 on the occasion of his retirement from the branchpresidency after 25 years of highly successful service in various capacities. It was due to Mr. Nyers’ efforts that Branch 132 acquired the largest and most beautiful Verhovay Home in the country. The people of South Bend, fraternalists to the core, have made a grand occasion of this affair a full report of which was published in last month’s issue of the Journal. We join Director Gross in congratulating Director Nyers, not only on the honors bestowed upon him, but also on the women’s team of his branch winning the Frank Brogley Memorial Trophy. A generous, first class sports booster, Mr. Nyers invariably accompanies the teams of his branch, “his boys and girls,” to Verhovay's National Tournaments. “He who receives a good turn should never forget it; he who does one should nevet remember it.”—Charrcn. HOT-WEATHER WISHING! The bowling season is looming high on the horizon and believe me, it can’t come too soon to suit this gal. The business of panting around a hot house with nothing more exciting than a mounting thermometer to gape at is not my idea of living. Now if a gal was lucky enough to be able to take off the months of July and August and surround herself with a cool pine forest, a sturdy log-cabin, and weather comfortable enough to build a cozy fire in the huge stone fire-place at night, and listen dreamily to the lazy lapping of a majestic forest lake, she could sit and ruminate about the many things which could be satisfactorily accomplished in the big city when the fall months roll around. Me, now, I’d settle for living forever in such a setting and hang ambition and fame and fortune. But to work . . . This part of the article pertains to those 429ers who are planning to participate in the 1950 Verhovay National Bowling Tournament. It would be a good idea to line up the two teams now and make preparations for entering a league and bowling together for thirty weeks. The ladies who are planning for the big event next year are Marge Sara, Jeanette Parsons, Marie Gallovich and of course your Ferrett. We need one more gal to bowl, and one who also plans on making the trip. The men who will travel with the gals will be Captain Rod Rogers, A1 Novak, Lou Lucas, A1 Bercheny and possibly Cliff Parsons. Better get lined up early enough because once the teams are organized there will be room only for substitutes. The set-up should include plans of these ten people to form a Booster Club of their own, independent of the branch, and make the necessary preparations for raising money for uniforms, league expenses, travelling expenses and entry fees for City and Verhovay tournaments and maybe a few bucks for fun. (Editor’s note to Ferret and all bowlers: the National Executive Tournament Committee will render important help toward building up funds for the purposes outlined above. Plans are now in the making of a financial campaign for the 1950 Tournament, designed to enable the bowling teams to raise substantial amounts which, if real work will be done, may cover the greater part, if not all of the teams’ expenses. Of course, it will entail work, but not hard work, certainly not as hard as selling insurance. The opportunities will be unlimited, the rewards unusually high, with extra ‘dividends’ for teams doing a particularly good job. The team captains will be the keymen except in non-bowling branches where the campaign will be promoted by the managers. The team captains will deal directly with the Tournament administrators at the home office. This will be the first time in the history of Verhovay tournaments that the bowlers will be given the first opportunity to make their own tournament a smashing success. On the other hand, of course, if the bowlers will not make the most of this opportunity, they’ll make the 1950 Tournament a smashing fiasco besides losing the money that will help them to finance the trip to the tournament city. The last tournament has revealed some of the ppssibilities . . . but if the bowlers are willing to put their back to it, then next year’s tournament really will be something to brag about. Naturally, the plans of the National Exec. Committee will in no way conflict with whatever plans the teams, like that of Dearborn 429, may make. This advance notice serves only the purpose of informing the bowlers that the National Committee is working hard for the next tournament and its participants. IF APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS at their September meeting, outlines of the plan will be published in the October issue of the official Journal. But the entire plan, complete with details, IF APPROVED, will be mailed shortly after the Directors’ meeting to the captains of all teams who have taken part in the last tournaments. All other bowling teams may secure a copy by writing to the editor (Verhovay Journal, 436 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 19, Pa.). This is necessary because we have no records of captains names and addresses of the teams which have not attended the 1949 Tournament. Look for a date for the preliminary meeting early in September and shortly after Labor Day. The reason we are planning on separate maintenance for the bowling teams, as apart from regular branch activities, is to counteract minor irritations at the branch meetings and still retain our enthusiastic interest in Verhovay Tournaments. Speaking of finances, couldn’t the National Executive Bowling Committee make arrangements to purchase shirts and blouses in wholesale lots, thus minimizing the cost, and at the same time Verhovay teams throughout the country would be uniformly clad. The men’s shirts could be royal blue with gold lettering, while the women’s blouses could be gold with royal blue lettering. Picture a hundred or more teams in any city in the country with the royal blue and gold of the Verhovay F.I.A., swarming thru the town. If that wouldn't make for good, clean advertising, show me a better idea. Something to think about . . . Hmm? (Editor’s note: Somehow we feel that bowlers, especially the girls, prefer to make their own selections. The Best Uniform prizes are based on the idea that teams would want to compete with one another in originality qf design, color combinations, etc. While identical uniforms appearing in a great mass may have a certain advertising value, it is doubtful whether a color and design could be found that would please everyone. However, not claiming infallibility, we would like to hear from other bowlers about Ferret’s sqggestion.) The officers and members of Br. 429 at this time wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Anna Horvath whose husband, ‘Jóska bácsi’, died on July 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Horvath were more than distant cousins to the seven of us kids, and we all feel deeply for you, Nanica Néni . . .! At the same time, the 429ers also wish to extend their sympathies to the family of the late Vice-President Albert B. Ari. We know what a hollow feeling is left when a beloved one leaves us. Mr. Ari’s death is a great loss not only to the Verhovay as a whole, but more so to those of us second and third generation members. He knew our problems, understood our aims and ambitions, and was deeply sympathetic to our appeals. We will all miss him very much, but we hope we can maintain his high standard of fraternalism and diplomatic cooperation. May these beloved members of ours rest in peace. And now just a word to Detroit members. Possibilities are that in the near future a full-time organizer will take over the duties of your present branch-manager. No mergers are in sight, which was the main reason for the long hold-out, and all branches will operate as in the past, retaining their separate identities. Also, the branches will continue to flourish, possibly more rapidly than under the current leaders, and all dues collections and branch business will be conducted on a strict business basis. Me, I’m glad to look forward to a rest. After fourteen years of collecting and trying to bring in new members, tha tension will be relieved and after taking time out for a deep sigh of relief, your ole Ferret can again plunge in with renewed vigor and plan for more social, fraternal and sports activities. That’s my speed, anyhow, organizing fun . . . I’m perfectly willing to leave the insurance end to those better qualified. Whoever will be our new full-time man, can depend on all Branch 429 members and officers to cooperate thoroughly. I hereby donate my time and services until the new system takes effect. Cheerio! Hundreds Attend Burial Services For Ernest Kunstadt In Chicago (Continued from page 5) Levay, and Paula, Mrs. Alexander Schwartz, and their families. ' We join the friends of the bereaved family in extending our heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Kunstadt, her sons, and their families, also to the aged mother of the deceased who has been preparing in vain for the last two years for the visit of her son and her American daughter-in-law, and to the sisters of our dear friend Erpest Kunstadt. May they find some measure of comfort in the assurance that though he has passed on, the fruits of his’ untiring labors will remain with us as a living memorial to the brotherly spirit that moved Ernest Kunstadt in devoting the best years of his life to the service qf the ideals of fraternalism. May he rest in peace and may the lasting friendship of his fellow-Verhovayans be a source of comfort to those who mourn for him . . . THERE IS A DIFFERENCE Sailor’s Wife: “Remember when we were first married — you used to say that I had a shape like a beautiful ship?” Sailor: “Yeah, bqt your cargo has shifted.” MALE EXPLANATION Little Joan: “Daddy, why is it that the Women’s Club always bring their knitting when they come to the house?” Daddy: “I suppose it gives them something to think about while they are talking.”
