Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
VOL. XXXIII. JULY 19, 1950 a^gggio 51 NO. 7 Northampton Honors Illustrious Member The above picture appeared in the Allentown Morning Call with the following story: “Stephen Toth, (third from left), was presented with a certificate of merit and pin for having continuously served as recorder of the borough’s branch of Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. The presentation took place during a variety show held by the Northampton Group Saturday night in Hungarian Hall by Stephen Lang (third from right), national director of the order. “A Hungarian language operetta cjirected by Miklós Helta.v, Allentown, and the premiere performance of the Verhovay march, composed by Mr. Heltay, were given. “Shown (from left) are Branch Managers Stephen Horvath, Easton, and Stephen Lang, Jr., Betlehem; Mr. Toth, Louis Vince, Easton, National director Lang, Joseph Subits, master of ceremonies, Northampton, and John Gyerjreli, Palmerton.” SUMMER SEASON'S GREATEST EVENT SEEN IN EASTERN VERHOVAY DAY — Thousands to attend annual Verhovay picnic at Danish Home Grove, Metuchen, N. J., on Sunday, August 13. — Eleven Verhovay branches in New Jersey, New York and eastern Pennsylvania have joined in sponsoring this year’s Eastern Verhovay Day, to be held on Sunday, August 13th, at the beautiful Danish Home Grove on North Durham Road in Metuchen, N. J. A committee of 50 is in charge of the arrangements. Joseph J. Takach, well known police court judge of New Brunswick is honorary chairman of the committee and Andrew J. Duch, Mayor of Trenton, is the honorary sponsor of the event. Executive chairman of the committee is Michael Puskas, Branch 518, New Brunswick, secretary is John Zakopcsan, Branch 87, Passaic, N. J., and Adam Simon, Jr., Branch 52, New Brunswick, is the treasurer. Music will be furnished by the Kara Brothers’ famous orchestra. The picnic opens early morning with a speck-fry and an excellent program has been arranged for to assure everybody of a good time throughout the festivities. The picnic will be held rain or shine, as there are sufficient covered structures at Danish Home Grove to comfortably house a crowd of many thousands even in inclement weather. 25% of the net proceeds of the Eastern Verhovay Day will be donated to the Verhovay Fund for the Aiding of Handicapped Children and Disabled Aged Members of the Association. The ladies of New Brunswick will furnish the Hungarian gulyás, the ladies of Passaic the barbecue, while New York will provide the Hungarian strudel and other pastries. Tickets may be purchased by the managers of the branches sponsoring the event, who will also, furnish information in regards to tranpsortation to the picnic grounds. All Verhovay members and friends in the eastern area, including those from other parts of the country spending their vacation in the east, are cordially invited to attend. Portrait Of Albert B. Ari Unveiled At Memorial Ceremonies In Trenton Impressive memorial ceremonies marked the first anniversary of the death of Albert B. Ari, the late Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vice- President of the Association, in the Trenton Hungarian Home, on Saturday, June 24th. The inspiring program was highlighted by the unveiling and the presentation of the portrait of the great Verhovayan to the Hungarian Home. The opening address was delivered by Dr. Joseph S. Kondor, personal friend of the late leader of second generation Verhovayans. James Holden rendered the Lord’s Prayer and a moving review of remembrances was presented by the Rev. Gill Robb Wilson. Presentation of the life-size portrait of the late Albert B. Ari was made DOLORES L. BROGLEY BECOMES BRIDE OF JOHN E. KENNEDY IN YOUNGSTOWN MRS. JOHN E. KENNEDY The “newspaper romance” of Dolores Louise Brogley and John E. Kennedy, both of whom work in the circulation department of the Youngstown Vindicator, came to its happy climax on Wednesday, June 14, at St. Brendan Church in Youngstown, Ohio, when beautiful Dolores became the bride of happy John E. Kennedy. After a colorful reception at the Brogley residence, 32 Manchester Ave., Youngstown, O., the newlyweds left for a motor trip through Canada and the northeastern states, the Youngstown Vindicator reports. Officiating at the 10 o’clock ceremony were Rev. William P. Maxwell, Rev. Thomas G. Mulhearn and Rev. Wallace Kosin. Gladioli and sweet peas filled the altar vases to form the nuptial setting, and Mrs. Joseph Pekarcik was organist for the mass. Edward Gilronan sang. Given in marriage by her godfather, Julius Pirigyi, the charming bride wore a gown of nylon tulle over satin with satin applique. A satin tiara trimmed with lilies of the valley held her fingertip veil, and she carried lilies of the valley and white orchids. Her attendants wore bouffant organdy frocks over orchid, green, yellow and blue taffeta with matching picture hats and carried harmonizing colonial bouquets. Miss Jo Ann Brogley was her sister’s maid of honor, Miss Evelyn Pirigyi, Miss Betty Brogley and Miss Beverly Kantor were bridesmaids, and Mary Beth Kennedy, in white organdy, was the flower girl. She and the ringbearer, (Continued on page 2) by Aloysius C. Falussy, Atty., Director of the Verhovay F. I. Association, New York, N. Y., and Frank Radvany as President of the Magyar Home accepted the portrait on behalf of the Home membership. Appropriate musical renditions by Edward Hatrak brought the program to an end. Members of the Verhovay from Trenton and the surrounding area attended in great numbers in spite of unfavorable weather. The stage was beautifully decorated by Alexander Fedor. Edward Lukacs and Mrs. Frank J. Cher received the guests. The portrait of Albert B. Ari has been placed above the spot where, a, year ago, his remains were laid out in state. One of the last of the many activities of the late Albert B. Ari on behalf cf the Americans of Hungarian descent was the leading of an energetic and highly successful campaign for the complete remodeling of the Trenton Hungarian Home. It was in gratitude for his services in this movement, that the Trenton Hungarian Home desired to place his portrait in the auditorium. It will now serve as a permanent memorial to the man who gave his all for the people he loved. t Mrs. Albert B. Ari, widow of the late Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Melchior Ari, his mother, Melchior Ari, Jr., his brother and his wife ,and Elsie Ari, his sister, attended the memorial ceremonies.
