Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
• April 19, 1950 NEWS From The Field TO THE CONTRIBUTOR? • AND CORRESPONDENTS The next edition of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, May 17, 1950. News item-; and brief announcements will be accepted for publication until closing date. May 10: Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor's desk not later than May 3rd. Contributions, if possible, should be typewritten, on one side of the paper only, double spaced, and not exceeding 800 words, or 4,000 spaces. Address contributions to Verhovay Journal, 436 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. CLEVELAND, O. Branch 14 MAY DANCE All members and friends of the Verhovay are cordially invited to the traditional May Dance of Branch 14, to he held on Sunday. May 21. in the Verhovay Hall, 8637 Buckeye Road. A good orchestra, all kinds of refreshments and the proverbial hospitality of Branch 14 assure every guest of a happily spent evening. PICNIC AT KALOS On Sunday, June 11th, the members of Branch 14 will attend an all-day reunion at Kalo’s farm, off Forbes Rd. Road signs will mark the directions from Boardway. Offering all the traditional picnic entertainment, plus the best in food and refreshments, seasoned with the lovely tunes produced by the best available orchestra, Branch 14-ers are sure that al! Verhovayans, and their friends, in the Greater Cleveland area, will attend. But to make sure, we invite you. ANNOUNCEMENT Please remember that the District Office at 8637 Buckeye Road, is open during the following hours: Monday from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m.. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone requiring the manager’s services at other times, is requested to make an appointment by telephone, calling RAndolph 1-8831 during office hours. In case of emergency, please call the Branch-President. Mr. Joseph Szalay, CEdar 1-5257 who will forward the message to the manager. As soon as I succeed in having a telephone installed in my home at 1119 East 258th St., Apt. 806, Euclid 17, O., I will notify every member of my home phone number which will make it possible for all members to contact me at any time. I wish to take this opportunity to express ray sincere appreciation to every one of my fellow-officers, including my predecessors Mr. Szilagyi and Mr. Toth, and also to the members of Branch 14, for their splendid cooperation and helpfulness during the first month of my services at this Branch. HENRY RETTMANN. Dist. .Mgr. DETROIT, MICH. Branch 36 ANNOUNCEMENT Please note that, effective, immediately, the following office hours will he observed at the District Office, 8005 West Jefferson Ave., 2nd floor, ’Room 12: Monday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.. Tuesday 1 to 4:30 p.m., Friday 1 to 4:30 p.m.. and 6 to 9 p.m., Verhovay Journal PAGE 3 BOARD CHAIRMAN CHANGES ADDRESS This is to inform the memberhsip of the Association that Vice-President CHICAGO BRANCH 503 TO HOLD SECOND ANNUAL BOWLERS’ DANCE Julius Macker, Chairman of the Board of Directors has moved to 1095 Fort St., Wyandotte, Mich., telephone Wyandotte 1374. All communications should be mailed to his new address. THE HOME OFFICE. With Deep Sympathy The National Officers of the Verheway Fraternal Insurance Association extend their deepest sympathy to District Manager Joseph Toma of New York, N. Y., in the loss of his beloved mother who died on Thursday, April 6th, at the age of 66. The mother of our outstanding and eminently successful district organizer was born on March 28, 1884, in Nagykároly, Szatmar County, Hungary. We assure Brother Toma of our heartfelt sympathy in his great sorrow. Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. There are no office hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, except on the first Sunday of the month when Branch 36 has its regular monthly meeting, beginning at 1 p.m. Members are requested to pay their dues either at the meeting or during office hours when I am at their disposal in all matters pertaining to the business of the Association. STEPHEN LUKACS, Dist. Mgr. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 37 PICNIC AT LIBERTY HALL At the last quarterly meeting of Branch 503 the bowlers decided to- give a May Dance on Saturday, May 20th, at the North-West Hall, 2403 West North Avenue, Chicago, 111. Music will be furnished by Paul Kovács and his popular orchestra. All members and friends of Branch 503 are requested to attend this dance. Y'our attendance will help send our bowlers to the Verhovay National Bowling' Tournament which will be held on May 26, 27 and 28 in Youngstown, Ohio. Your presence will give our bowlers the much needed encouragement for bringing home the championship of this tournament. We, the bowlers of Branch 503, assure you that the good Hungarian food and the excellent Hungarian and American music will be enjoyed by all. A cordial invitation is extended also to all the sister-branches and their bowlers. The more the merrier; so please come and share with us in this evening of splendid entertainment and fellowship. The bowlers from whom this invitation comes to you, are introduced in the above picture. Starting at the extreme right, we present Capt. Frank Balogh, Jr., Math Balogh, Steve Herczeg, Treasurer, Capt. George Balaskovits, Charles Varga, Jr., Charles Kozarits, Capt., and Pres. Joseph Hodits, Louis Stefely, Sec’y of the Bowlers, Louis Habetler, Mike Balaskovits, Capt. John Stoika, Frank Balogh, Sr., Joseph Varga, Joe Dausheis, Steve Hodits, Paul Toth, Carl Mendles. Alex Nagy, Tony Barango, Vice-Pres., and Joseph Pinter. Every one of these bowlers of Branch 503 will appreciate your attendance. At the same time we wish to call your attention to the Fall Fesival Dance to be held by Branch 503 on Saturday, October 21st, 1950, also at the North- West Hall, 2403 West North Avenue. For an evening of fun, frolics and friendship — reserve this date. THE BRANCH 503-ers. All members and friends of the Verhovay are cordially invited to our next picnic, to be held on Sunday, July 30th, at the Liberty Hall, (the former Hungarian Hall) 817 East 92nd St. Music will be furnished by Anton Skolny and his orchestra, food and refreshments will be served at reasonable prices. A good time is promised to all who attend. STEPHEN SZEKELV, President. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Branch' 76 WEEDING ANNOUNCEMENT Congratulations are in order for two of our popular members, Julie Mudry and Phillip Melnick who were united in marriage on February 25. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kalman Mudry. The couple spent their honeymoon in New \?ork, after which they made their heme at 3145 N. Pennock St., in Phila. Miss Mudry will be well remembered as our corresponding secretary and publicity agent whose glowing accounts on happenings at Branch 76 had greatly enhanced the popularity of the Verhovay in Philadelphia. Mr. Melnick, better known to everyone as “Phil,” is our local news photographer whose pictures of our bowling groups and their 1949 bowling banquet appeared recently in our Journal. Lots of luck and happiness to a swell couple and may all their troubles be little ones. STEPHEN SZEMES, JR., Mgr. SPRINGDALE. PA. Branch 296 ATTENTION All members who have not turned in their Tournament Books should please return the books, with the proper remittance to the BRANCH MANAGER no later than May 15. Every member is requested to do his best to achieve a 100% goal. A supper will be held on April 29, beginning at 8:00 P.M. Excellent music will be provided for dancing after the supper. This affair is being held to help raise funds for the Branch Sports Fund. All members and their guests are cordially invited to spend an enjoyable evening at our Verhovay Home. BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch 383 A REMINDER Now don’t forget our “After” Dance, to be held Saturday, April 22* at the Ukrainian Hall, Military Rd., and Grote St. Balint’s orchestra is going to furnish the music, the ladies the food and the men the refreshments. You’ll have the good time, -provided, of course, that you'll be there. THE COMMITTEE. McKeesport, pa. Branch 395 IN MEMORIAM Stephen Dobos, President of Branch 395, passed away on February 22nd, at the Veterans’ Hospital in Aspinwall, Pa. Death was caused by a cerebral vascular hemmorrhage due to lymphatic leukemia. Services were held on Saturday, February 25th, at St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Raymond Novak officiating. Internment was at the soldiers’ plot, Versailles Cemetery in McKeesport, Pa. Stephen Dobos was horn in Halmai, Roumania, on December 13, 1920. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dobos, and a sister, Jo Ann. On behalf of the members of * Branch 395 I convey to his parents and sister our profound sympathies jn their irrepairable loss. The late Stephen Dobos was employed as a checker al the National Tube Company in McKeesport. He was a member of the Verhovay for 11 years and President of Branch 395 for two years. He served in World War II for three years in Battery D, 777th AAA Gun Battalion. He was awarded the American Theatre of War Ribbon, 2 overseas bars, the Asiatic Pacific ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the. Victory Medal, and the Bronze Star. The bereaved parents and sister requested me to convey their sincerestthanks to all the good neighbours, friends and relatives who comforted them in their sorrow. Also to those who visited their son at the hospital* sent floral tributes and donated the use of their automobiles at the funeral. To the members of the American Legion who attended in uniform, to the members of Branch 395 for saying the rosary at the Funeral Chapel, and to everyone who in any way comforted them in their great loss, they express their heartfelt thanks. May he rest in peace! ANNOUNCEMENT The new President, succeeding the late Stephen Dobos, was elected at the regular monthly meeting of Branch 395. Unanimously elected was Alex Meszar, Jr., 206 Atlantic Ave.. McKeesport, Pa. The members of Branch 395 offer him their sincere congratulations and wish him luck in this position. HELEN W. GOYDAN, Mgr.
