Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 10 Verhov ay f Vkrhovay Watchtower I By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, O.-------- -----------------------tine: “So . . . what . . . speeding Journal November 21, 1951 PROFIT: $159 The Grape Harvest Festival of Branch 14 in the Verhovay Hall under the leadership of Nicholas Yuhasz was a grand success. Over a Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) profit was realized! The Verhovay Sports Club closed its outdoor activities with a fre0 weiner roast for its members. Chief cook and bottle washer, Frank Oravis kept the fire going, the weiners hot and the refreshments on tap. “JUST ASK!” The bowling leagues are well organized at the Verhovay. They need & ball cleaning machine in the bowling alley. It's urgently needed. Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, our manager’s wife, said that sandwiches will be available to the bowlers at a nominal fee. She said, quote: “Just ask!” Unquote. BUCKEYE TOWN TALK Cal Karnya is now a partner in a gas station at Lee and Libby Roads in Maple Heights. Now he’ll have to work for a change . . . Oscar Federau is buying himself a television set. Why? Alex J. Horvath of the Horvath Bakery at 125th and Buckeye is a generous donor to all church activities ... Miss Terry Gutka became a member of the Verhovay Sports Club Welcome, Terry! — Mrs. Bert, Luscik is back working again after a temporary lay-off due to illness — Tommy Rákóczi severed relationships with the Diesel Locomotive Works and is now back working at the White Motors where they make bo much money each week that you need a wheelbarrow to haul it home. John Szabó, of Tennyson Blvd. who became a policeman several months ago, is developing a professional scowl . . . That traffic rouagain!” Susie Piscalko runs the “A” League in absence . . . His trustworthy lieutenant Joe Nemeth carries on for him . . . Joseph Szalay is treasurer of the D. P. organization on the east side . . . Steve Vache and Joseph Bodnar are fishing partners . . . Also partners in fishing stories. Frank Szappanos, Hungarian radio announcer on Station WDOK in Cleveland is a real go-getter. We think he has the best Hungarian program in the Cleveland area. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Gal have moved from the Buckeye district. They are now residing around E. 116th and Corlett . . . Louis Városi, their son, will have to find new friends in the neighbourhood. THANKS TO ALL I wish to take this opportunity to thank each and every one who came to the card party in my honor when I ran for Council in the 29th Ward. Although I didn’t survive, we made a fair showing. I wish to thank the following for their donations: Moreland Cafe, Mr. and Mrs. Karnya Steven’s Flowers, Horvath 'Bakery Mrs. Kader, Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, Lquís Varga of Settler’s Tavern, Joseph Szalay, Sig Kadar, Joseph Barry, Jimmy Gal and Dr. Andrew | Kovács whom I wish to personal- I ly congratulate upon his second . term as Vice-President of the Verhovay. Where are we bowling next year, Doc ? ? George Bubonic furnished music gratis and we want to thank him. Frank and Helen Oravis did a bangup job of running the card party which,' of course, was the brain child of Joseph Barry and Joseph Szalay. I also wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Pinter for their splendid co-operation in helping out. Peter Shaw, an old friend of twenty-five years or so, did a dandy job of introducing political and fra! ternal luminaries. Then I want to thank the ladies, especially Mrs. Ann Toth, Mary Karnya, 'Rose Boros, Marge Luscik. Betty Domos, Mrs. Stephen Szabó, Mrs. Gall, Mrs. Melvina Hegedűs and others for their fine gesture in helping my efforts to become a" councilman. A few more helpful fellows, all real friends, were: Louis Toth, Geo Mosolygo, Joseph Bodnar, Gabor Molnár, Steve Rosko, Gylija Fencik, Steve Barry, Andrew Balaszik, John May and others. To each and all of them: Thanks a million! Ex Animo, Joseph J. Horvath 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland, 4, 0. Trenton Branch 417 Donates $100 to Hospital Serving the community is a most important part of the fraternal program of every active society. It is through such service that a fraternal society gains the goodwill of the public and attains recognition as a valuable asset of the community. That this is understood by the officers and members of Branch 417 in Trenton, N. J., is proved by the above picture showing Sister Pierre, Superintendent of St. Francis Hospital in Trenton, receiving a donation of $100.of Branch 417 to the Hospital Extension Fund from President William Freund.* Dr. Joseph S. Kondor staff-member is standing with Sister Pierre, while Mrs. Julia K. Cher, Vice-President and Frank J. Cher, Field Supervisor, are shown with Branch President William Freund. POWER CITY NEWS SPRINGDALE. PA. AND VICINITY by Edward A: Mattie Branch 296 This issue marks the first anniversary of the “Power City News.” I had hoped that through this collumn members would take £ greater interest in branch affairs by offering constructive comments and suggestions on things that should or should not be done for the best interest of the organization. The purpose of this column is also to serve fes a medium through which news items of general interest could be (read by the members. I am very grateful to those persons who have contributed such items during the past year. CHANGE . OF STEWARD Mr. Joseph Fintor who had been Steward at the Verhovay Home for the past twenty months resigned. A vote of thanks is due to Mr. Fintor and his family for their work and effort in carrying out the duties of Steward. On October 20th at a special election, for Steward only, Mr. William Kay was elected . to fill this: position. Members who have not met Bill Kay as yet should make it a point to visit the Verhovay Home and get acquainted with him. ORCHESTRAS For your listening and dancing pleasure, two orchestra have been engaged for the next few weeks. On Saturday, November 24th, Irene Grill and her orchestra will play at the Verhovay Home. Arthur Nagy and his Hungarian orchestra will -play traditional music on Saturday, December 1st. And on the 15th and 29th of December members will find the “Polka Kings” orchestra at the Home. So, come out and have a good time! DECEMBER ELECTION The election of ail branch officers will take place on Sunday, December 9th. As yet no definite time has been set for voting. However, as at previous elections, a short meeting will be in order, beginning at 2:00 P. M., followed by the voting which will be by ballot. Members will be notified of the exact time. All members are urged to attend this meeting and to do their duty by voting for the best qualified nominees. Nominations were held at the November regular meeting. CHILDREN’S XMAS PARTY The annual children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 22, starting at 2:00 P.M.^ Parents are cordially invittejd Ja bring their children to the Verhovay Home for a program that will long be remembered by the children. They will have the opportunity to see and to speak to Santa Claus in person. A bigger and better party is being planned. MISCELLANEOUS The Verhovay Ladies Auxiliary held their annual party on October 24th. They were entertained with a very excellent chicken supper. A very enjoyable time was had by all the members. Miss Anna Marie Fintor, Mrs. Andrew Balash, St., and Mrs. Jane Balia are the latest members to join the Ladies Auxiliary. T * * Greetings to Mary Dee Dolanski who celebrated her 11th birthday on October 29th . . . Paul Wislie, Jr., celebrated his first birthday on October 19th. He received some very nice gifts . . . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Balash have named their new arrival Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Balash, Jr. are the Godparents . . . Congratulations to member Louis Le- Fevre upon his re-election to the post of Councilman in Springdale ... Alex Üveges left for the Service on November 8th . . . Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vargo upon the birth of a daughter. *-----------vscj ---------— People may not believe all they hear but unfortunately they can repeat it. Position may bring you riches but only disposition can make you happy. Parents are people who' look forward to the good old days. Tact is the unsaid part of what you think. Give some hunbands enough rope and they’ll skip.
