Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
July 18, 1951 Verhovay Journal PAGE 3 NEWS From The Field (Continued from page 2) Branch 27 unanimously voted to accept with appreciation the action of the Board of Directors making Br. 27 an Organizing District and unanimously approved the appointment of Coloman Bertalan as District Manager. Mr. Bertalan will move from Cleveland to Toledo before the end of the month and he will assume his office on August 1st, 1951, until which date Mr. Kerekes remains in charge of the management. Mr. Bertalan, who plans to visit shortly all of the members of Branch 27, made a very impressive acceptance speech which was warmly received by the members present. Credit for the establishment of the Toledo Organizing District goes first} of all to the officers and members of Branch 27, including their esteemed Manager, Mr. Julius Kerekes, who displayed a rare and unselfish attitude when stepping back to insure the progress of the Association. Credit, further goes to* District Manager Leslie .1. Dus, who conducted all the negotiations preceding this final addon and whose sympathatic approach and able explanations have been instrumental in effecting this change which will prove beneficial to Branch 27 because Mr. Bertalan, a man of great ability and long organizing experience, is firmly determined to put his heart and soul into his work to make it a complete success. At this time I wish to personally convey my" pincéré thanks to the officers and members of Branch 27 for their unusual understanding and their exemplary fairness in putting the overall interests of the Association before everything else. Also I wish to ex* press my sincere appreciation to District Manager Mr. Dus whose good offices have been so instrumental and (effective in guiding the branch in this action. The members of Branch 27 will be notified in due time of the address of District Manager Coloman Bertalan and of the establishment of the Toledo District Office. HENRY F. W. RETTMANN, Field Manager. BETHLEHEM, PA . Branch 98 PICNIC ON JULY 22 The annual picnic of Branch 98 will be held on Sunday, July 22, at the Warjas farm in Hellertown. The three officers of the branch to whom the Degree of Illustrious Member has been awarded by the Board of Directors, will be presented their citations and service medals on this occasion. We request all members to attend this event to show thereby their appreciation of the many years of faithful service these officers have given the branch. The presentation ceremonies will start at 6 o’clock. Admission will be §1.50 for the men and §1.00 for the ladies. This includes the price of refreshments. Music will be furnished by John Toth and Alex Vig, from 3 p.m., on. Mrs. Harold Gross, President of the Women’s Branch and her helpers will do everything to provide our guests with the best food. All members and friends of the branch are cordially; invited. Also we request the families of those who are taken to a hospital, to notify Stephen Lang, Jr., Manager, 863 E. 4th St., or Mrs. Harold Gross, 427 Maple Road, Hellertown, phone 91-8-2731. PETER TOTH, President, MRS. HAROLD GROSS, Women’s Branch President, STEPHEN LANG, JR., Manager. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Branches 108,364, 514 OFFICE HOURS Announcement is made of certain changes and additions to the office hours maintained at the District Office, 412 Wick Building, W. Federal St., phone 3-7717. These changes have been made for the convenience of the membership. Effective July 1, 1951, the following office hours will be maintained: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Monday and Friday evenings: 7 to 8:30 P.M. The members of the above branches are cordially invited to avail themselves of the services and facilities of the District Office during these office hours. GABRIEL NAMETH, Dist. Mgr. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 164 ELECTS NEW MANAGER At a meeting held on Friday, July 6, 1951, attended by a large number of members, and by Field Manager Henry F. W. Rettmann, annooincement was made of the discontinuance of Mr. Nemeth’s office of District Manager. After a discussion of the developments preceding the meeting, the election of a Manager for Branch 164 followed. Mr. Andrew Janovics, Vice-President of the Branch, was! elected by a large majority of votes and Mr. Rettmann announced he was going to stay in Chicago for another week for the purpc*se of training Mr. Janovics in the duties of branch management. Since the election of Mr. Janovics vacated the vice-presidency, Mr. Ernest Taylor was elected Vice- President in his place. Mr. Joseph Iroczky, President of the Branch, was chairman throughout the proceedings. This is to inform all members of Branch 164 that Mr. Janovics has assumed the Branch Manager’s Office. Please pay all your dues, repori all illnesses and claims and address all inquiries to: Mr. Andrew Janovics, Manager, 915 S. Independence Blvd., Chicago 24, 111., phone VAn Buren 6-8019. Mr. Janovics will be available to the membership for management services at all times as hiá occupation makes it possible for him to devote a great deal of time to this office. The members and officers of Branch 164 are requested to give him full-cooperation and to assist him in making Branch 164 a progressive! force in the Association. At this time I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officer^ and members of Branch 164 for the cooperation and courtesies extended to me throughout the proceedings the* outcome of which, I sincerely hope, will assure the revival of progress in Branch 164. HENRY F. W. RETTMANN, Field Manager. MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS In taking over the office of Branch Manager for Branch 164 I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the members c*f Branch 164 for their confidence in me. I wish to assure all members that I am firmly determined to render the best possible service to everyone and to make every effort to make our branch grow and progress as rapidly as possible. I’ll sincerely appreciate your kind assistance in striving toward this goal for the benefit of all. Please contact me with all your problems and if you have any prospects in mind who may be interested in joining cur Association, please let me know. Let us all work together so that we can be proud of the progress we are accomplishing together. Also please, whenever possible, please attend our monthly meetings, on the first Friday of the month, beginning at 8 p.m., at 333 West North Ave., where I’ll be available for the acceptance of dues from 7 p.m. on. From August 5 to 21 I’ll be away on my vacation. But even during this period, I will be available at my home every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In case of urgency, while I am away, please contact Mr. Joseph Iroczky, President of the Branch, who will forward to me all messages. At all other times, before and after my vacation, I may be contacted in person or by phone at any time. ATTENTION BOWLERS! Anyone/ who wants to bowl during the coming season, please contact me at your earliest convenience. It is our intention to make Branch 164 Bowling a strong force for progress in our branch and your interest and participation will be sincerely appreciated. ANDREW JANOVICS, Manager. PITTSBURGH, PA. Branch 262 PICNIC ON JULY 22 All members and friends of the; Verhovay are cordially invited to a grand picnic, sponsored jointly by1 Verhovay Branch 262, the Ladies’ Sick Benefit Society and the Independent Singing Society, to be held on Sunday, July 22, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Allegheny County Riffle Club (the former Schuetzen Park). Admission $1.50 for men and 75 cents/ for the ladies. An excellent gypsy orchestra has been engaged for this event. Free beer, fine foods, refreshments and entertainment for all. We are hoping for a large number of Verhovayans and their friends to attend. HENRY CZERNY, Manager. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 342 OFFICERS ELECTED A large number of members attended the special meeting held on Monday, July 9th, in the old Lachman Hall, 4122 West* Lake Street. Henry U. W. Rettmann, Field Manager, attended representing the Home Office. After the reading of the minutes, President Mr. Lachman introduced Field Manager Rettmann and requested him to conduct the meeting. Assuming the chair, Field Manager Rettmann reviewed the developments that led to the discontinuance of the District Manager’s Office held up to June 30 by Mr. Frank Nemeth. He assured the membership present that Mr. Lachman, who has been an officer of the Association for more than 38 years, has always been held in the highest esteem by the Home Office. The establishment of an organizing district became necessary because of the general interests of the Association rather than because of any shortcomings of membership services in Branch 342, After a brief round table! discussion of the problems involved, Chairman Rettmann called for nominations. The Manager’s Office was filled by secret ballot the outcome of which was that Mr. Anton Lachman was elected by a large majority. Chairman Rettmann stated he was happy over the outcome of the election because the long experience of Mr. Lachman will be of invaluable help in giving the membership proper confidence in the services of the Association. Mr. Lachman, who did not wish to be elected, finally accepted to the great pleasure of all members present. Due to his election the position of Branch President became vacant w'hich was filled by active and popular Dan Igyarto who, thereupon, assumed the chair and closed the business session to give time for the regular collection of dues. At this time I wish to extend my sincere thanks and expressions of deep appreciation to the officers and members of Branch 342 for their very fine understanding and cooperation throughout the meeting. It is my sincere hope, and in this I am joined by the Home Office, that under the able leadership of Mr. Lachman, Branch 342 will progress for the benefit of nil members and the entire Association. Members of Branch 342 are requested to hereafter pay all their dues, report all illnesses and claims and address all inquiries only to Mr. Anton Lachman, Manager, 4637 West End Ave., Chicago, 111., Phone ES. 8-5065. Monthly meetings are held at the regular place and time and members are requested to attend whenever possible. The members of Branch 342 are assured of conscientious and competent service by Mr. Lachman whom we are happy to welcome backt to the staff c*f Verhovay Branch- Managers. HENRY F. W. RETTMANN, Field Manager. CLEVELAND, OHIO Branch 366 TWILIGHT PICNIC INVITATION On SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 28th Branch 366 will sponsor their SECOND ANNUAL TWILIGHT PICNIC AT KALO’S FARM, FORBES ROAD, ROUTE 14, Bedford, O. Popular polka music will be furnished by Donald Brochak and His Starlighters from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. Tasty sandwiches and refreshments will bel served. Your 50 cent admission ticket will be good for several door prizes. A pleading invitation is extended to the 35 bowlers backed by Branch 366 to attend this TWILIGHT PICNIC. With the cooperation of these members and their friends this picnic Should turn out to be a huge success. Come on folks, lets not only talk about what fun we had bowling, but oh what fun we could also have at Branch 366’s TWILIGHT PICNIC on July 28th. A SPECIAL INVITATION is extended to all the Verhovay Branches of Cleveland and surrounding cities. DETROIT, MICH. Branch 443 FAMILY PICNIC ON JULY 29 All members and friends of the Verhovay are cordially invited to 2i family picnic, sponsored by Branch 443, to be held on Sunday, July 29th, at the Charles Berghoffer farm on Beverly Road. Admission is §2.09 which includes the price of refreshments. Please reserve your tickets in advance by calling the Branch Manager at your earliest convenience. This is necessary in order that we may be able to properly estimate the number of people whom we have to serve. Directions: take Ecorse Road until Inkster Read, turn right one block to Beverly Road. Hoping that all members of our Branch will) attend and spend a pleasant afternoon with us, I am Fraternally yours, JOSEPH SZABÓ, District Manager. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Branch 525 MGR. GYULAY ELECTED On Friday, July 6, 1951, Mr. Michael Kosztin, Manager, having submitted his resignation fro*m his office which he accepted when Mr. Gyulay left for Washington, D. C., the membership of the Branch elected former Manager Alexander Gyulay to his former office. Mr. Gyulay immediately assumed the duties of Branch management and the members of Branch 525 are requested to pay their dues, report illnesses and claims and address all inquiries to Mr. Alexander Gyulay, 6751 Hazeltine Ave., Van Nuys, Calif. The members of Branch 525 are assured of conscientious and competent services in the hands of Mr. Gyulay whose long record of service and experience will assure all members’ satisfaction. THE HOME OFFICE. W’edded bliss is what a young married couple sets out to fight for.
