Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
VOL. XXXIII. AUGUST 16, 1950 OFFICIAL NOTICE In accordance with instructions from the Board of Directors, I hereby call to the attention of all branch-managers and officers as well as members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, that the g NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. Those who wish to contact the Board of Directors in regards to any kind of official business, should inform the National Secretary of their intention to do so not later than September 5, 1950. Matters received after the above date limit or during the course of the meeting, shall not be discussed and the Board of Directors shall not consider them until the following meeting of the Board of Directors in March, 1951. JOHN BENCZE, National President. A DOCTOR’S THANKS TO THE VERHOVAY DR. PAUL KONYHA The story starts in Martins Ferry, 0., where the members of Branch 40, assembled at their regular monthly meeting on June 11, were delighted to hear the report of the impending graduation from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa., of Dr. Paul Konyha, one of the talented sons of this branch. The news of his graduation was of particular interest to the Martins Ferry membership because it was knowp that Dr. Konyha has been one of the many university students who had completed their education with the help of Verhovay’s interest-free tuition loans. In fact, those attending the meeting, felt that had it not been for Verhovay’s tuition loans, Dr. Konyha would not have been able to start his career in medicine. So the meeting decided to extend the congratulations and best wishes of the membership, together with a graduation gift, to Dr. Konyha, for his graduation exercises on June 15. A letter composed by Steve Ruman and Paul Kovach, was read and adopted by the meeting. Here is the letter: ■‘Dear Doctor Konyha — All Americans of Hungarian descent in Martins Ferry and vicinity, but especially Branch 40 of the Ver- I hovay are happy and proud to know that after many years of hard work and diligent study you have attained the noble aim for which you have been striving. Congratulating you upon your success we know it would be unnecessary to remind you of the share your parents had in your success. We find it difficult to express our happiness over your accomplishment in words, but we assure you that our sincere affections and best wishes will always accompany you throughout your' career in your noble profession. On behalf of every member of Branch 40, and all Hungarians in Martins Ferry, we wish you and your family the best of luck, good health and all the success in the world. With the best wishes we are Fraternally yours, the Verhovay Branch 40 of Martins Ferry, O.” In reply to the above letter, Dr. Konyha wrote the following from the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana: Verhovay F.I. Association Pittsburgh, Pa. Dear Sir: I would like to use the Verhovay Journal to give sincere thanks to the officers of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association for the financial help I received at the start of my medical career. I wish to thank the officers of my Branch 40, and the members, for the graduation gift they sent me, and at the first opportunity I will personally thank them at the regular meeting of our Branch. Fraternally, Dr. Paul Konyha. The Journal is glad to publish both of these letters each of which is a testimonial to values found only in fraternal insurance organizations. Dr. Konyha’s letter demonstrates the deep appreciation of Verhovay tuition loans by those who had been helped in completing their higher education by the Association. They know, from their own experience, that the Verhovay gives more to its members than the printed text of the insurance contract calls for. The letter of Branch 40, on the other hand, demonstrates the sincere goodwill and brotherly interest with which the membership of the Verhovay follows the careers of its talented and ambitious young men and women. That, too, is something of which no mention is made in the insurance I membership certificate. All of which NO. 8 LILLIAN E. TOTH, SOUTH BEND, MARRIED AT NOTRE DAME MRS. FRANK JOSEPH FAHEY In a ceremony performed by Rev. Charles M. Carey, C.S.C., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at the University of Notre Dame, Miss Lillian Elizabeth Toth became the bride of Frank Joseph Fahey, of Lakewood, O., on June 24th. White larkspur, gladioli and delphinium were arranged on the altar. Alfred Emery, vocalist, was accompanied at the organ by William Mull. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Toth, 5420 South St., Joseph Road, South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Samuel Edelman, Lakewood, O., and Frank J. Fahey, Chicago, are the parents of the bridegroom who is studying for his master’s degree at Notre Dame. A gown of imported Chantilly lace was selected by the bride. A scalloped edging formed the hemline of the full skirt and train and the off-the-shoulder neckline. The fitted bodice was made with a silk tulle yoke and long sleeves. A Juliet cap of lace and seed pearls held her finger-tip veil of silk illusion and she carried a prayer book with white feverfew and gypsophilia. Preceding the bride to the altar were Mrs. Erwin G. Striegel, Sioux City, la., and Mrs. Irene Toth Rogenski, sisters of the bride who were matrons of honor, and the Misses Margaret Ann Fahey, Cleveland, O., sister of the bridegroom and Shirlee Jane Little, bridesmaids. The attendants were gowned alike in soft coral lace styled with deep oval necklines, modified cape sleeves and flared skirts. Each wore a matching bonnet and mitts and carried a cascade bouquet of white glamelias with saltal leaves. Mark Steinbrunner, Battle Creek, Mich., uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Robert Feltes, South Bend, James W. Fahey, brother of the bridegroom, Frank J. Fowler and John J. Lynch, all of Lakewood, and Albert Iiflander, North Tonawanda, N. Y., William Striegel, the bride’s nephew, served as altar boy. w Breakfast was served in the Bronzewood room of the Hotel Lasalle. Guests were received there later. Mr. and Mrs. Fahey left for a wedding trip to Lake Michigan and returned on July 5th to their home at 834 N. Main St. The bride was graduated from John Adams High School and De-Pauw University, Lafayette, Ind. She is affiliated with Alpha Phi, national social sorority. Her husband was graduated from St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, and received his A.B. degree from Notre Dame. All of the bride’s family are members of Branch 132, South Bend, Ind., and her father, Mrs. George Toth, is well remembered in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana for his activities as former field organizer of the Verhovay. Congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds and may their marriage be blessed with the lasting happiness of never failing love. ;is just another example of what everyone should know: that when you join the Verhovay you get much more than a 100% insurance policy. You enter into a wholesome and helpful fellowship with a group of people who believe in and practice brotherliness. We are pleased to join the members of Branch 40 in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Konyha and his proud parents.
