Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1949 / Verhovay Journal

December 21. 1949

Verhovay Journal

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Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress

Holds Convention In Pittsburgh

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fits produced, which, in turn, results in inflation that impoverishes all the people as well' as the nation. ‘‘Life Insurance <is the only industry,” declared the Insurance Commissioner, ■‘which resists and must resist the inflationary trends that lead to the utter devaluation of all savings on which the people depend for their futui’e.” To provide security for all the people is the proper job of ehe life insurance industry which has ehe equipment, the experience and the know-how to administer this immense project and sooner or later the overburdened people will realize that their only hope for economic certainty in the future lies with the life insurance industry and not with government sponsored insurance projects which, administered contrary to both the facts of experience and the very laws by which the government regulates the insurance organizations, inevitably lead to the ultimate breakdown of all economic values.

Musical entertainment was furnished by Paula’s Trio who delighted the audience by playing and singing the popular favorites of the various nationality groups.

Hilarity prevailed throughout the one hour show of Jackie Bright, the “Krazy Auctioneer” who, drawing the participants from^ the audience, ran three contests awarding to the

j winners some very attractive prizes. National Auditor John Sabo, who as Chairman of the Banquet Committee won unanimous acclaim for the great success of the evening, won an Adam’s Hat gift certificate by displaying an uncanny ability to shift hats upon the rapid commands of the “Crazy Auctioneer.” Mrs. Margaret Kuzma of Homestead won a Parker pen and pencil set by giving a top performance on ‘how to bawl a husband out.’ The best part of the program, however, was the “Mock-Marriage” in which three ladies competed in . . . undressing their protein husbands, of course, only to their undershirts. (Mr. Knodel, our actuary, was elected one of the three male contestants, and he was fortunate that the referee stepped in to save him from further punishment when his partner, an unmarried young lady, did not hear the bell, ending the contest.)

From the beginning to the end, the Convention was a splendid event proving that groups of all nationalities, even if engaged in a competitive enterprise, can not only exist in peace but enjoy mutually helpful fellowship, as had been pointed out by National Secretary Coloman Revesz in his address welcoming the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress on behalf of the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh,

John P. Kelemen’s Father Dies In Dayton

The officers and members of the Association extend their deepest sympathies to Mr. John P. Kelemen, former Director, editor-publisher of the Dayton Hungarian Herald, in the loss of his beloved father, Joseph Kelemen, Sr., who died at the age of 81, on November 27, 1949, in Dayton, O.

Joseph Kelemen, Sr., a resident of Dayton for 40 years, had been an employee of the National Cash Register Company for 33 years. Due to ill health, he retired several years ago.

Funeral services were held on November 30th at the Holy Name Roman Catholic Church. Internment was at Calvary Cemetery.

SHORT-LIVED MEN

The Social Security Administration has found that “out of every ten married men who die, seven are under age sixty, ‘with four under fifty and two under forty.” Think of it: 70% of the married men will die before they could receive Social Security benefits, or any other kind of pension.

The Social Security Administration also has found that “there are twice as many widows in the U.S., as there are widowers.”

Put these two statements together and figure out for yourself why you need life-insurance and why you need more than you have. Neither pensions, nor Social Security survivors’ benefits will ever solve the problem that you are supposed to solve, at an early age, through life insurance.

A family tree is a device for tracing yourself back to better people than you are.

Attention, Members Of Home Office Branch!

All members of Branch 466, known as the Home Office Branch, are informed herewith, that due to the death of Manager Stephen Gabor, the management of this branch has been entrusted, effective December 1st, 1949, to Mr. Leopold Hirsch, 436 Fourth Ave., Verhovay Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. The members of the Home Office Branch are requested to mail dues, inquiries and all other business communications to Mr. Leopold Hirsch, Manager. When making payments of dues, interests or loans, the members of the Home Office Branch are requested to make checks, money orders or postal notes pay able to “Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n, Branch 466.”

JOHN BENCZE, National President

Are You An Active Member?

Are you an active member,

The kind that would be missed, Or are you just contended

That your name is on the list? Do you attend the meetings And mingle with the crowd,

Or do you stay at home And crab both long and loud?

Do you take an active part To help the Branch along?

Or are you satisfied to be The kind to “just belong”!?

Do you ever go to visit A member who is sick,

Or leave the work for just a few And talk about the clique?

There is quite a program scheduled That means success, if done,

And it can be accomplished With the help of everyone.

So attend the meetings regularly, And help with hand and heart, Don’t be just a member,

But take an active part.

Think this over, Member,.

Are we right or are we wrong? Are you an Active Member?

Or—Do You Just Belong?

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH BEND BRANCH

Crowd Attends Jubilee Banquet and Dance of Verhovay’s Fastest Growing Branch. •—

Forty years of Verhovay progress and service were proudly reviewed at the anniversary banquet and dance held in the Verhovay Home of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., on Saturday, November 26. Messrs. Frank Balint, President of Branch 132, John Abraham, charter member of the branch, National President John Bencze, Martin Kleva, charter-member, Stephen Nyers, Director, former Branch-President, and Frank Wukovits, Manager and Field Supervisor, shown on the above picture, were among those who appeared on the program.

Following the singing of the National Anthem by Miss Kathryn Raymond, grace was offered by the Rev. Father Joseph Horvath, pastor of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, and then, an excellent dinner was served.Frank Wukovits, District Manager and Field Supervisor, acted as the master of ceremonies introducing first Frank Balint, President of Branch 132, who expressed his sincere thanks to the branch membership for their loyal support, to the past and present branch officers for their contributions to the advancement of the Verhovay in South Bend, to the Home Office and the sister branches for all the goodwill and friendship they had shown to Branch 132 throughout the forty years of its existence.

Vendel Lukacs, popular vocalist of South Bend, gave a spirited rendition of two new Hungarian songs, accompanied on the piano by Miss Anne Toth. He was followed by the Rev. Father Harold Kappes, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, who read a congratulatory message in Hungarian to the great delight of the older members.

Two of the three surviving charter members of the Branch, Martin Kleva and John Abraham, were introduced. The third, Joseph Horvath, was prevented by an accident from attending the anniversary celebrations.

An excellent ballet performance by Carol Hegedűs, Phyllis Johnson and Sharon Otstot, pupils of Miss Molly Nyers, earned prolonged applause.

National President John Bencze who was the victim of a bad cold and made the trip to South Bend against his doctor’s orders, conveyed the congratulations and best wishes of the Home Office, the National Officers and the Association’s membership to the jubilant branch.

Greetings from other branches were brought by Louis Barna, Manager of Branch 164, Chicago, 111., Anton Lachman, Manager of Branch 342, Chicago,

111., Joseph Churilla, President and Nick Palla, Manager of Branch 130, East Chicago, Ind., who also presented a gift from the East Chicago membership.

Beautiful arias from Italian operas were sung by Kathryn Raymond who was accompanied on the piano by her teacher, Mrs. Clarence Roe. Her excellent performance was one of the highlights of the program.

The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John, Szabó, pastor of the Our Lady of Hungary Churcb, compared the South Bend Branch to a large family inspired by events like , this anniversary to continue working together in harmonious fellowship for the good of all.

Mrs. Stephen Czigany, charming vocalist of South Bend, brought the house down with her effective rendition of popular Hungarian songs. She was ably accompanied by Johnnie Petrasovits and his orchestra.

The Verhovay Women’s Club who had donated the floral decorations for the speakers’ table, conveyed their best wishes to the officers and members of the branch. Congratulatory telegrams were received from directors John A. Hornyak, Farmington, W. Va., Coloman Kolozsvary, Cleveland, 0., Michael Korosv, Alliance, O., Stephen Lang-, Betlehem, Pa., and Joseph Turner, Youngstown, O., also from Joseph Szalay, President of Branch 14, and Joseph M. Toth, Manager. Letters were received from Vice-President Andrew Kovács, M.D., Cleveland, O., directors Aloysius C. Falussy, New York, Louis Vizi, Scalp Level, Pa., and Joseph S. Taylor, Buffalo, N. Y.

Another vocal solo by Vendel Lukacs, accompanied by Miss Anne Toth, was followed by Director {Stephen Nyers, the retired President of Branch 132, whose inspiring words made deep impression. The singing of “God Bless America” by Miss Raymond concluded the program which was followed by a dance to the tunes of Johnnie Petrasovics’ orchestra.

The highly successful affair was a fine demonstration of the splendidspirit that has prevailed in Branch 132 throughout its past and will continue ruling its membership in the future.

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