Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 Verhovay Journal Youngstown Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Founding Mayor Henderson Commends Hungarians for Civic Contributions at Golden Anniversary Banquet Seventeen years ago, on August 31, 1934, the St. Stephen's Society of Youngstown, 0., merged in the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. At the time of the merger the society had a membership of 227. The officers of the society realized in time that their beneficial and charitable program can be maintained in the future only in affiliation with one of the large, national fraternal societies. That they acted wisely, is proved by the fact that St. Stephen’s Branch 21 today. has nearly 750 members. Fifty years ago the Roman Catholic Hungarians in ^Youngstown decided to form a religious fraternal society which subsequently became the foundation of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church. The 50th anniversary of this far-reaching decision was observed on Sunday, October 21st, 1951, in the afternoon at St. Stephen’s Hall in Youngstown O. The historic occasion was marked by a gala dinner attended by thej officials of the City of Youngstown as well as the representatives of the Hungarian Churches and Societies and many out-of-town guests. Branch President Augustus Habodasz welcomed the assembly in the beautifully decorated banquet hall. Stephen Matasy, Legal Counsel of the Association, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. Palasics, Ilonka Majoros, sang the National Anthem and the Rev. Fr. John Vaskó, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church offered grace. An excellent dinner was served, prepared by the noted catering service of Mrs. Anton Horvath. Mr. Matasy briefly outlined the! significance of the event and then Mrs. Palasics sang the Verhovay March to the accompaniment of William Csejthey, earning prolonged applause. FRATERNAL INSURANCE and OTHER INSURANCE — We, the members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association have ■the best and not only the best, but the most advantageous type of life insurance available. Many of us hear1 various opinions and sales talks about other insurances and their rates and what they offer and how much better they might be. But lets us consider for just one moment the differences. — Take first, rates: The dues or premium rates of Verhovay are comparable with any insurance organization and in some cases even less. However, we the members of Verhovay receive much more for our dollars. A policy held in some other organization gives you nothing more then the coverage called for on the policy, at approximately the same rates. But a holder of a Verhovay certificate receives much more. He can go most anywhere in the United States and find other members and branches that will extend him a welcome and assistance in a good and true brotherly spirit. He has the added assurance that when he grows old and has no one to take care of him, that the Verhovay, his lodge, will see that he is taken care of. Also if he has grown old and can not The Hon. Charles P. Henderson, Mayor of the City of Youngstown, who recently joined our Association was then introduced by the master of ceremonies. Mayor Henderson congratulated St. Stephen's Branch 21 upon its 50th anniversary and paid tribute to the Hungarian citizens of Youngstown who, he stated, represented a highly valuable element in the cosmopolitan population of the city. By their active participation in public life and by their creative activities in building churches and maintaining various charitable fraternal and civic organizations, they have earned the respect of the city’s entire population Mayor Henderson declared. National Secretary Coloman Re- 1 vesz stressed th# outstanding services rendered by the past and present officers of St. Stephen’s Society during the 50 years of its existance. He mentioned, not only as a point of interest but also as an inspiring example of religious tolerance that of those who, half a century ago. had signed the charter of the “Hungarian Roman Catholic Church and Sick Benefit Society Named for St. Stephen, the First King of Hungary”, — Andrew Kish George Luteran, Joseph Sepper Stephen Vincze and the Rev. Joseph Fojtan — three, Kish, Luteran and Sepper, were protestants. He attributed the rapid progress of the Verhovay and the peaceful relations that always prevailed among the Hungarians in Youngstown to the fact that religious differences were never permitted to enter in any of their joint activities. He paid tribute to Joseph Danish, Manager of Branch 21, who has secured many hundred new members for the Verhovay as a result of which the branch has today 300 more members than it had pay his dues or premium, Verhovay will assist him in meeting the payments. Also, if a Verhovay family has a child who has an excellent school record, but can not afford to go on to receive a higher education, well, Verhovay will extend that child aid on a very liberal basis. If a member passes away he knows that his family will get more than just a check and his memory forgotten ... He kjjows that his fellow membtefs will think of him and give respect to his memory and will extend comfort and sympathy to his family. These are the extra things, that membership in Verhovay bring you as compared with other insurance. Verhovay is worthwhile, it is your association and as a member it is your duty to help bring in new members, to spread the good word to all your friends and associates who are not members. It is; up to you to make Verhovay stronger, so that we progress, and be able to receive other additional benefits. * * * Well we are going to have a party ... A good old fashioned “Disznótoros Vacsora” or Pig Roast! Supper. It will be held on Saturday evening at 7:30 P. M. in the West Side Evangelical Hall, corner West 98 Street and Denison Ave., on No- S on January 1, 1944, when he assumed the management of St. Stephen’s Branch. Mr. Matasy then “"introduced the representatives of the churches and societies, and notabilities, among them directors Coloman Kolozsvary Joseph Turner, Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus, John Körösfőy and others. Leslie Santha, President of the Grand Committee of Churches and Societies, conveyed his greetings after which the audience was entertained by Bela Csejthey’s Hungarian renditions. The Rev. Ft. John Vaskó, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, Honorary President of St. Stephen’s Branch 21, urged the members of the branch to follow the example of the founders and continue the great work done by them for the common good. Manager Joseph Danish reviewed the history of the Branch. He paid tribute to the memory of the founders all of whom have returned since) to their eternal reward, and to all those who have served the branch in official capacity during the last fifty years. He mentioned the interesting fact that Mr. Habodasz and Mr. George Balasko have served the branch thirteen times in the president’s capacity. He called upon George Balasko to say a few words and then the audience warmly applauded Manager Danish under whose management the branch has ■made such splendid progress. After a highly enjoyed vocal solo by Mrs. Palasics, Mrs. John Barkó introduced the members of the two women’s bowling teams of Branch 21. She announced that the prize of the bowling team has been awarded to Mary Horvath, Latrobé St.. Chicago, 111. The Rev. Father Desiderius Torok Assistant Pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, offered the closing address and prayer after which the memorable and highly successful golden anniversary celebration, was concluded with the singing of the Hungarian National Anthem. vember 24th. Besides good food there will be entertainment, being arranged by our good members Mr. and Mrs. Zoltán Molnár. #The food committee is headed by Mrs. László Chorba and Mrs. Szabó who have always given much of their time and' energy to make the past suppers a success. And fellow members. I’ll let you in on a sort of a secret . . . there are going to be some extra-ordinary doings and a number of well "known Verhovayans paying a surprise visit. I sincerely hope you will attend the affair and I can readily say you will not be, disappointed. Tickets, by the way are going to be only $1.50 and they can be obtained here at the office1, or at the door. But it will help the branch if you buy your ticket in advance — so they have an idea of how many will attend. So . . . come on for a good time and some real surprises. # h. * This column seems to be full of secrets this month ... A couple of fellow took o trip to Columbus, Ohio on the 25th of October, and from what we hear, the next National! Bowling Tournament will be held there. I can’t say who the fellows were, but it seems that our National Auditor, Mr. John Sabo, would heve been surprised also, if he had known that his traveling companion, Dr. Andrew Kovács, our National Vice- President, was celebrating his birthday anniversary at the same time. Congratulations to you, Dr. Kovács, and may you have many more of them. November 21, 1951 j LIFE LOOKS GOOD TO TWINS OF FILBERT, W. VA. Paulette and Pauline Charney These lovely twins, 4 years old, together with their new baby sister, Susanna, daughters of Mr. Paul Charney and his wife, the former Helen Fecsko. have a-nice stake in the Verhovay. Paulette and Pauline are members of longer standing than baby Susanna for whom Joseph Soltész, Jr., Manager of Branch 208, Filbert, W.Va., and Field Supervisor Elmer Charles wrote an application last month. This was a good opportunity to review the insurance program of the entire family as a result of which Paulette and Pauline, too, got additional policies. Now they have a bigger stake in the Verhovay than before and perhaps that’s why they smile so happily, or maybe because life just looks good to them. Let’s hope that as they grow up, that smile will never fade from their lovely faces and that life always will look good to them . . .! This was the third two-week trip! of Field Supervisor Elmer Charles through Verhovay’s southern coal field. This time, it, seems he may have kept his eyes peeled for twins, for at Branch 482 in Eccles, W. Va., he found another set, Nancy and Donald McGinnis, who also have joined the growing ranks of Verhovay twins. Of course, he didn’t confine himself to twins, for the applications written during this trip added. up to a total of nearly $65,000 worth of insurance. Most of this was written with Mr. Gal, Manager of Branch 482, and Mr. John Vizi Manager of Branch 248 in Logan W. Va., who was elected Director by the last Convention. Most of the other branches operating in that area shared in the rest. Another sh, sh,: Nick Brinsky, the attorney who does so much for Verhovay here is celebrating hisi birthday on the 16th of this month, but thinks we don’t know and wants to keep it a secret like Doctor Kovács did. But . I . Congratulations to you, too, Nick. Golly, I had better welcome our new members—So ... welcome and may you enjoy your membership in our Association and become active in its affairs. New members are: Miss Katharina Hock, Mr. Charles Szabó, Mr. Sándor Szarka, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lucskay, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Muhoray, Mr. Erwin Luib, Mr. Joseph Gagyi, Mrs. Sarah Ann Geier and Baby Rudolph Nicholas Radva. New members, please, take an active part in our branch. Come to the meetings, a cordial welcome) awaits you. The meetings are held every first Sunday of the month in the basement of the Hungarian Reformed Church on the corner of West 32 Street and Carroll Avenue at 2 o’clock. THIS“n” THAT Cleveland, Ohio — Branch 45 By: EMERY SOBONY, JR., District Manager
