Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
June 21, 1950 —--------------------------------------------ót Verhovay Journal “Faith is the force of life.” (Tolstoy) This reminder to those who were not successful in the bowling tournament, so keep on trying. MISCELLANEOUS, PERSONAL and BRANCH NOTES We welcome Br. 45’s Mgr. and Mrs. Laddie Sarkozy to our great fraternal organization. Mys. Rettmann made the introductions. Prolonging branch meetings by dilly-dally methods may appear clever to a few but one should not forget the quotation “You may fool: some of the people, etc., but you can’t fool all of the people, etc.” We have to compliment Mrs. Betty Kadar upon the splendid showing she made in the last primary election. Emil Bartunek, secretary to Mayor" Burke, of Cleveland, came within a hair of beating Congressman Grosser. He was breathing right down the Congressman’s neck until the last minute. We bet that he’ll be a cinch next time. We have the official thanks of both Betty and Emil for the wonderful support they received from the local Verhovay members. One of'Verhovay’s illustrious members, Governor Frank J. Lausche, has been re-nominated on the Democratic ticket. He is expected to win in the November elections. Having the support of many newspapers, fraternal organizations, churches and individuals we haven’t any doubts as to the outcome. The people like him — he’s a crusader against the usual cosmopolitan evils and gambling; never has the taint of graft stained our Governor’s hand. He is honest, capable and a great person. I have known him since he was a local Judge. Speak to your neighbors about him — remember him, my fellow Verhovayans. Ex Animo: Judge Edward Feighan, another prominent Verhovayan, is making a brilliant record as a Municipal Judge. Now* he is seeking the Common Pleas Bench. We know that if he is elected, he’ll follow in the footsteps of great men who have made glorious records in law. Good luck, Judge Feighan. Miss Terry Moses was held up at her place of employment by a darkskinned man. He used the medieval method of torture by placing a lighted cigarette against her fingertips. Poor Terry fainted and this saved her from possible further abuse. The gunman fled with only a few dollars. Oscar Federau is. our champ picketeer. His place of employment is on strike. Mrs. Mary Karnya, actress par excellence, is in. a Hungarian play at St. John’s Hall. Dr. Andrew Kovács, Vice-President and Director, mourns the passing of his Mother. Our condolences, Doctor. We heard that the debt on the Cleveland Verhovay Home is now below the $30,000 mark. Congratulations! It is rumored — no league at the Home next season — open bowling. We think this is wrong — leagues mean assured income, open bowling catch as catch can. If and when you’re in Cleveland, look up Louis Varga’s Settler’s Tavern. He is a fellow Verhovayan. Just mention that you are a member and read of him in the column and you’ll be sure to receive special attention. The address is 11701 Buckeye Road and they please with excellent magyar food and music. SPORT CLUB EVENTS At the. last Sports Club» of Cleveland meeting, agreement was reached on a basket picnic for June 18th, a mystery ride, a hay ride, a dance and raffle. TOURNAMENT FINALE The Buckeye Window Cleaning team arrived in Youngstown at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Steve Chick making the trip with his brother-in-law, Lawrence Purcello, who brought his family, thus giving Steve a swell cheering section. We rode with Frank Oravis, sponsor, his wife Helen, Bert Lucsik, Louis Városi and Joseph Kish. Luckily; we could park across from the Champion Alleys and after changing, to our bowling shirts, reported to Pop Diliinger, decided on our line-up and then went to Hotel Pick-Ohio to pick up our credentials. We started bowling at 11 p.m. with Lorain, Ohio’s Kern’s Cafe as alley-mates. Our old friends, Steve Smith, James Pesti, Gabriel Nagy, Bert Kokas and Julius Chqszar brought no luck from Lorain — had splits galore. We hit 938 for the first, with Frank Oravis’ high of 233; 830 for the second with Steve Chick high with 196, and 869 on our third, Bert Lucsik leading with 184. We found the alleys in excellent shape, a little crowded perhaps for the bowlers, but what got me was that, little recj sponge. At first I was afraid to touch it but they told me it wouldn’t bite. We finished bowling about 1 a.m., hopped into the car and returned to Cleveland. That evening we had the pleasure of meeting many old friends, among them National Secretary C/ Revesz, Legal Counsel Stephen Matasy, and four charming ladies who represented the reception committee on our arrival. Later we met Director Coloman Kolozsvary from Cleveland who expressed the hope that we might win, National Auditor John Sabo, Buffalo’s Charlie Young, Director Joseph Turner of Youngstown, whom we complimented upon the set-up; Philip Houser, John Barkó and Bob Padery, also of Youngstown; talked to Directors Mike Korosy and Dr. Kovács who were collecting sample opinions regarding our next Tournament City-to-be. After speaking to Charlie Young and Director Joseph Taylor of Buffalo, it appears that they would be unable to handle the Tournament. I’ll bet if they put their shoulders to the wheel they could handle the American Bowling Congress! Come on, Buffalo, we would like to visit you next year. Let’s go East — Shuffle on to Buffalo, as the old song goes. While bowling, we met George Valós, owner and , operator of the Champion Alleys — a good sportsman and amiable fellow; we saw Steve Sutch, Jr., of Fairport Harbor, Joseph Nemeth of Beaver Falls, the team of Br. 130 from East Chicago, Ind., and others. Returning the next day, having added George and Rose Kontur to our wagonload, we stopped at Mom’s place enroute for refreshments and arrived in Youngstown at 6 p.m. Having time to spare before bowling, we spent s(ome time visiting around and in our meanderings we admired Br. 14 Ladies team sponsored by Stevens Flower Shop, outfitted in robin’s egg blue — most becoming — captained by Mrs. Joseph Bodnar. Three Star Decorator’s, Cleveland’s Br. 361 team, led by Mrs. Susanna Gal. We met the five lady champions of the Sports Club of Cleveland — Ann Pinter, Terry Moses, Florence Marozsanyi, Ella Mo^es and Ann Bakos. The girls were really happy. We also greeted Evelyn Stof-, cho, Stevie Balogh, Mary Toth, Marge Szabó and others. We heard that Steve and Zolié Szabó rolled high doubles but were beaten for the cup at the last minute. Among others we saw Gene Toth, A1 Petrus, Joe Kadar and Bela Balogh bowling nearby; Br. 14’s Lukacs Undertaker’s comprised of Sigmund Kader, I. Gall, J. Górta, P. Prokay and P. Fodor finished bowling as we started, bowlers and onlookers Bert, Al, Mrs. B. and Evelyn Stofcho, Steve “Susie” Piscsalko, Steve Szekely, Al Ganim, Joe and Ann Oralik, with Joe Semetko and Carl Pertz wearing Sports Club shirts. Present among the 366-ers were Tony and Ann Pinter, Terry and Ella Moses, Joe Szabó, L. Balogh, Joe Marson, Ed and Kay Torda, Louis Torda, Andy Bakos, Joseph Simko plus George Bubonic and his cheese box (concertina to you). Upon serenading President Pinter, of 366, the music waxed so hot that the bowling ball started to “csárdás,” after which every floor of the hotel was visited with a Hungarian conga line luring the room inmates to join the fun. By the way, George is available at, any time for parties and the like at á nominal fee. Br. 14 non-bowling members were Jacob Torda, Joe Barry, Izso Szekely and Nicholas Yuhas with our Henry Rettmann very much in evidence all around. While bowling, we received encouragement from National President John Bencze and National Trea, surer. Jo.hn Szalanczy. Calvin Center is an imposing, edifice, the hall itself spacious .and well ‘ designed, the ceiling was unique in this, respect — it was gabled instead of the usual flatness, so you had a feeling of friendliness that still bordered on the unusual. While there we met Steve Takach of South Bend, Mr. Murák of Alliance, Charles Uray of Youngstown who was Secretary at our last Convention, Jo Lucas, the Ferret, was her usual jovial self; a nice young lady — five foot two, eyes of blue •— I believe — reminded us that we met in Detroit last year. We saw our honored contemporary, Steve Mislay of Youngstown, dancing. Steve is, tall, goodlooking and exudes friendliness.- It was a pleasure to see him. Our National Auditor, John Sabo, turned out to be quite a dancer — we watched him executing difficult steps to our amazement and no longer can we believe that officials are on the stuffed-shirt side. Were given a warm greeting by Director and Vice-President Julius Macker. Were reminded by Bela and Stevie Balogh to be at the bowlers meeting Sunday but couldn’t make it or the banquet. Only hope some one made notes so that we will be informed of their suggestions, etc. Sunday we met Br. 14 President, Joseph Szalay and radio announcer Frank Szappanos. Arriving at the Calvin Center, asked about food and was directed upstairs where I bought: a Sloppy Joe sandwich — never heard of a Sloppy Joe as being within the medium of Hungarian culinary art so* it seems that a new variety Is being embraced by thos^ responsible for the fine points of feeding the hrutes. The Bowling Committee did a, great job, the addition of excellent music and friendly faces, made us proud to be part and parcel of this PAGE 11 year’s Tournament. Credit to Pop Diliinger, Tournament Secretary, for handling everything with dispatch and precision and our personal thanks to each and everyone on the Youngstown Committee in behalf of our Cleveland bowlers. For our next Tournament, may I suggest that the five man prize be increased from twenty to twentyfive, and the ladiés team from seven to twelve? Also, couldn’t we drop the best uniform prize? It generally is disappointing to the non-winners because everyone considers himself the best-turned out bowler — I do about myself, ahem! We missed the snack room at the hotel this year and an information center would be a welcome addtion. We had three of them in Cleveland, remember? May I inquire why Pittsburgh, was not represented at the Tournament? What about Homestead, McKeesport, East Pittsburgh ? Several years ago we exchanged match games with one of the teams and everyone had a good time. Also, what’s with Cleveland West Side ? Messrs Balogh, Keszie, Drotos and now especially Mgr. .Sarkozy should make plans to organize 'the teams and join in the fun. Having missed the banquet because of other commitments, we hope to read what transpired through the eyes of Steve Mislay and Henry Rettmann. Thanks are extended again to the Bowling Committee, National Officers, the Directors, the Home Office girls and Youngstown members for having made this Tournament such a long-to-be-remembered occasion. Ex animo JOSEPH J. HORVATH c/o Verhovay Hall 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio The Tournament Story (Continued from page 6) Announcement was made- also of the winners of the Best Uniform Contest, adjudged by Mr. Gen. Vallos, proprietor of the Champion Recreation Center, Mr. John Ferreri, Director of* the Ferreri School of Fashion Arts and Mr. Irwin F. Springer, Dress Designer, associated with Mr. Ferreri. This concluded the brief program after which dancing was resumed for another hour. GRAND EVENT OF THE FINANCING CAMPAIGN At 11 o’clock the grand event of 'the Tournament Financing CV mpáign was held in the presence of the entire audience. Judges were Elmer Charles, Manager of Branch 296, Springdale, Pa., John Nemeth of Branch 39, Beaver Falls, Pa., Peggy Morrison of Detroit, Mich., Carl Hetzel of Br. 342, Chicago, 111., find Betty Blanche Szekely of Br. 37, Chicago, 111. Little Joyce Ann Madison of Youngstown, O., played the most important role, while National Auditor John Sabo, assisted by Director Mike Korosy, announced the results, copies of which had been mailed to everyone who had participated in the campaign. Here the orchestras took over and entertained the happy audience until midnight. Undisturbed happiness and splendid good-fellowship prevailed in the entire building and unforgettable memories of a very plesant and most successful tournament, were carried away by all who attended. If Frank J. Brogley and Albert B. Ari had lived, they would have had the happiest moments of their lives. For more than anyone else, these 2 men had laid the foundations of a development that found its climax in the 7th Annual Verhovay Frank Brogley and Albert B. Ari Memorial Tournament. Verhovay Watchtqwer By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, O.
