Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal November 16, 1949 SERVICE AND LOYALTY AWARD PRESENTED TO MRS. EMERY GAL — State Official Frank J. Pokorny Master Of Ceremonies At Impressive Program Honoring Illustrious Manager Of Women’s Branch 361 In Cleveland. — The presentation of the Degree of Illustrious Member with the gold Service Emblem drew a large audience to the Verhovay Home in Cleveland, 0., on Sunday, November 6. Members of Branch 361 attended, in a body to honor their popular manager whose outstanding accomplishments in the organizing field had won her the coveted service award unanimously voted to her at the Jast meeting of the Board of Directors. The presence of city officials, representatives of several Verhovay branches and various other organizations contributed to the festive atmosphere of the party which will be long remembered as one of the finest social gatherings in the history of Branch 361. Frank J. Pokorny, superintendent of the State Liquor Stores and director of a Hungarian radio program, acted as the master of ceremonies paying in his opening address a tribute of unusual eloquence to Mrs. Gal. An inspiring prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Leffler, pastor of the First Hungarian Lutheran Churcch. Presentation of the service award was made by Director Coloman Kolozsvary who conveyed the congratulations and best wishes of the Board of Directors and the National Officers to Mrs. Gal. Reviewing her accomplishments he pointed out that Cleveland is a very promising field where an ambitious representative of the Association really has an opportunity for promoting Verhovay fraternalism. Mrs. Gál made the most of her opportunities and made an important contribution to the advancement of the Verhovay in Cleveland where today our Association has more than five thousand members. Following the presentation of the service award, Mrs. John Phan, chairman of the program committee, congratulated Mrs. Gal on behalf of the membership of Branch 361 whose valuable gift, a beautiful gold wrist watch was presented to the Illustrious Majiager by Mrs. Stephen Szabó, President of the Branch. Mrs. Sigmund Kadar followed with a personal gift, a beautiful set of jewelry. Other speakers were: the Rev. Dr. Andrew Leffler, Jack P. Russell, City Councilman of the 16th Ward, Mrs. Mary K. Sotak, City Councilwoman of Ward 29, Joseph Muzslay of the editorial staff of the Szabadság daily, Joseph Rrotos, President of Brancch 45, John Mikula, Comptroller of Branch 45 and Louis Balogh, Secretary of Branch 45 (all three of whom are Illustrious members of the Association), John Bosvay, Mrs. Joseph Fodor, Joseph Kish, who represented the Woodman of the World, Chapter 212 and the Woodman Circle No. 77, Joseph Krupanszky, director of the City Work House, Sigmund Kadar, Jacob Torda, of Branch 14, Mrs. Emery Pálinkás, Manager of Branch 54, Mrs. Julius Doby„ Mrs. Joseph Muskoczky, Mrs. George Oczverak, and Mrs. Coloman Kolozsvary. Mrs. John Phan and Mrs. Stephen Szabó thanked the guests for attending the affair. Mr. Pokorny introduced the family of Mrs. Gal, her husband, Emery Gal, her son, Louis Városi, former Captain in World War II., her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Nagy and her grandchildren. Mr. Gal spoke for the family and, then, Mrs. Gal expressed in deeply moving terms her sincere appreciation of the honors bestowed upon her. “Thi^ is one of the happiest days of my life,” said Mrs. Gal.' ‘‘It always was a great pleasure for me to work for the advancement of the Verhovay and if there would exist a higher degree of honor in the Association, I Would certainly do my best to win that award, too.” After the conclusion of the ceremonies, sandwiches, pastries and refreshments were served. Entertainment was furnished by Stephen Gulyas, an accomplished accordionist, and Frank Gyürke, vocalist, whose artistic performances made a distinct contribution to the success of the evening. We join the membership in extending our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Gal, Illustrious Verhovayan, Manager of Branch 361, who, we hope, will maintain for many years to come her splendid record of service and loyalty at the helm of this fine branch. Army Language School Uses Verhovay Primer The Army Language School in the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., ordered early this year 10 copies of the “Magyar Betű, Magyar Szó,” a Hungarian primer, widely used, especially in pre-war years, in summer schools conducted by the Verhovay as well as churches of various faiths. Naturally, the order was filled free of charge and, in response, the following letter was received from the headquarters of the school: “Dear Sir: Reference is made to your letter of 16 May, 1949, in which you stated that you were sending to this school 10 copies of “Magyar Betu, Magyar Szo”. We appreciate you contributing the above-cited publications to this school. We feel certain that this publication will be of invaluable aid in our efforts in teaching of the Hungarian language. Thank you again for your kind contribution. Sincerely yours, DANIEL A. HEWITT, Capt. Irifantry, Purchasing and Contracting Officer.” Your Health From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny County Medical Society “I was unconscious for four months last year!” * ^ * “You kiddin’?” * * * “No, I was sleeping.” * * * Everyone normally spends a third of his or her time in that state of unconsciousness known as sleep — and it is not time wasted. ¥ * * Medical men consider the time spent in sleep the most important hours in our lives. ¥ * * What counts most is the quality of sleep we get, for it is possible to sleep without getting rest, & sH rji The benefit derived from sleep depends on how relaxed we are while we are asleep. :jc - íjí ij: It is practically impossible to get sound and restful sleep if the mind and body are full of nervous and emotional tensions. * =¥ * A man who works with his muscles can get along well on less sleep than a man who works with his brain. * , if: ❖ Studies have shown that it takes only about four hours of sleep to restore our physical energies, but it takes twice as long to replenish energy expended in mental effort. CHRISTMAS SEALS TO BENEFIT HUNGARIAN D.P.’S IN EUROPE — Annual Christmas Appeal of American Hungarian Relief, Inc., presented to Verhovay’s members. — Many thousands of Verhovay’s members have recently received a circular letter presenting the appeal of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., for the Displaced Hungarians in Europe. The Association, endorsing the appeal as a member-body of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., forwarded a sheet of beautiful Christmas Seals and return envelopes, requiring no postage, addressed to the headquarters of the Hungarian relief organization in New York, together with the letter in which the dire need of the Displaced Hungarians is described. Signed by the four National Officers of the Association, the letter appeals to Americans of Hungarian descent for Christmas donations. “Mothers trying to warm their naked babies in their shivering arms,” the letter reads, “children who “have never seen a Christmas tree, fathers despairing over the sufferings of their loved ones, these are the people to whom your gift will bring renewed hope in the joy of having been remembered for Christmas.” In past years, the membership of the Verhovay always contributed the largest amount to the annual Christmas appeal of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc. The officers of the Association hope that this year again all those receiving the appeal will generously contribute toward the relieving of the desperate needs of these unfortunate people. Pittsburgh Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Conner On September 5, 1949, at the St. Nicholas R. C. Church, Ann Marlovits, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Marlovits of 307 Grant St., Millvale, Pa., was married to Frank P. Conner, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Conner of 145 Lodi Way, Pittsburgh, Pa. The bride wore a gown of white satin with illusion neckline trimmed with seed pearls in the shape of flowers. Her gown had a fitted bodice with a full skirt and a long train. She wore a finger tip veil trimmed with lace and shaped like a bonnet with a cluster of orange blossoms on either side. She carried a bouquet of white roses with three orchids in the center. Helen Marlovits, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids included Anna Marie Trpeic, Helen Subosits, Mary Postek and Rose Marie Marlovits. They all wore gowns of white satin with illusion necklines, fitted bodices and full skirts. Their hats were of white satin trimmed with lace and a small cluster of flowers. They carried bouquets of red roses. Patty Miller and Eiva Mae Con- Ion were flower girls. They wore gowns of white satin with bustle backs. Their bonnets were of white satin and they, too, carried red roses. Charles Miller served as best man. John Petrakovieh, Wilbur Conner, Steve Marlovits, and Steve Frascovits were ushers. A reception was held on the evening of the wedding in the St. Anthony’s Hall, Millvale. The newly weds spent their honeymoon in Chicago. The bride comes from a family of Verhovayans. Her father, a former officer of Branch 12, Etna, Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh, her mother, Mis. Rose Marlovits, and their children, have been members of our Association for a good many years. Congratulations to the bride and groom and best wishes for a long life in happiness, good health and prosperity! Nervous tension tends to prevent the recuperative processes from functioning properly when asleep. ❖ * * People who take their worries and cares to bed with them often awake in the morning feeling more tired than when they went to bed. Sf, * % There is a way to invite restful, restorative sleep and that is to dismiss care and worry, and relax. :;< * * It’s the quality, not the quantity, of sleep that counts.
