Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal January 16, 1952 NEWS From The Field TO THE CONTRIBUTORS AND (SÖRRESPONDENTS The next edition of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, February 20th, 1952. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication in that issue until closing date, February 13th. Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor’s desk no later than February 6th. Contributions, if possible, should be typewritten, on one side 0>f the paper only, double spaced and not exceeding 800 words. Contributions must be signed by the author. Address all contributions to Verhovay Journal, 436 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 19, Pa. * * * NEW YORK, N. Y. Branch 48 BANQUET AND DANCE A banquet and dance will be given on January 26th, beginning at 8 p. m., in the banquet hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church. 233 East 116th St., New' York City, in honor of the delegates of the Branch to the National Convention. An excellent union orchestra has been engaged for this event. Admission to the dance 75c, the banquet $1.50, total, including tax $2.25. The officers of the Branch cordially invite all members to attend this affair. THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE McKeesport, pa. Branch 71 and 226 OFFICERS ELECTED At the regular monthly meeting held by Branch 71 on Dec. 8, 1951. Duquesne, Pa., the following officers were elected for the year 1952: Andrew Nagy, President; István Sabo, Vice President : John Kucik, Treasurer; Miklós Ellish and Stephen Ellish, Auditors. The meetings are held every second Saturday of the month at St. Mary!s Greek Rite Catholic auditorium, Hamilton Ave., Duquesne, I'a. Please pay your dues promptly. At the regular monthly meeting held by Branch 226 on December 9, 1951, the following officers were elected for the year 1952: Frank Debreczeni, President; George Viszokay, Controller; Michael Dudash, Sr., Auditor; Menyhért Fejes, Sick Visitor. The meetings are held every second Sunday of the month at the Hungarian Social Club Hall, 309 Market St., McKeesport. Please pay your dues promptly. EARNEST F. FAZEKAS District Manager CINCINNATI, O. Branch 114 ANNOUNCEMENT At the December meeting the membership decided that there will be no meetings held in 1952 due to the lack of participation on the part of the membership and also because of the lack of funds available for this purpose. All members are requested to send their dues, no later than at the 15th of each month to the following address: Mr. Anton Krista, 3530 Kroger Ave., Cincinnati 26, Ohio. Please mail your dues by money order or check. ANTON KRISTA, Manager EAST CHICAGO, IND. Branch 130 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Branch 130 was held on Sunday, December 9. Joseph Churilla called the meeting to order and welcomed the members present. Manager Nick Palla presented tire financial statement which was attested by the comptroller, Thomas Kocsis. Acting on solicitations received, the Branch granted the following donations: American Hungarian Federation $5, Lake County T. B. Hospital $5, St. Elizabeth Old Peoples’ Home, Bloomfield Hills,, Mich., $5, St. Theresia Orphanage, Darby, Pa., 85. Bethlen Home, Ligonier Pa., $5, and flowers and automobile at funeral of the late member Joseph Kerner $16. Then President -Joseph Churilla submitted, on behalf of the officers) of the Branch, their resignation. On motion of members John Kaply and Raganyi the retiring officers were unanimously reelected. The meeting /adjourned. NICK PALLA, Manager. PHILLIPSBURG, N. J. Branches 133 and 422 ANNOUNCEMENT May I extend to my fellow-members my sincere appreciation of their confidence in electing me Manager of branches 133 and 422. This is to inform the' members of both branches that as of January 1, 1952, the two branches have been merged and will thereafter operate as Branch 133. Meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month. The next meeting will be héld on January 20, Sunday, at 2 p. m., in the Rákóczi Hall of Phillipsburg, at which time the dues w ill be collected and plans will be discussed for our annual picnic. My address is: 556 Warren St., Phillipsburg, N. .1., phone 5-9347. PAUL FERENCZY, President LOUIS V1NCZE, Manager. GRANITE CITY, ILL. Branch 187 NOTICE Our meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 o’clock in the Hungarian Home of Granite City. President of the Branch is Desiderius Elek, 1737 Spruce St.. Granite City, 111.; Manager, Moses Csömör, 1025 Washington Ave., Madison, 111., phone Tri: City 6-5854. MOSES CSÖMÖR, Manager MOLLENAUER, PA. Branch 264 ANNOUNCEMENT The members of the Branch are notified herewith that Mr. Stephen Nyiri, Oakhurst and Malbury St., R.D. 9, Pittsburgh 34, Pa., has been elected Manager. In view of the fact that Mr. Nyiri does not live in Mollenauer, be will be unable to make house calls for the dues. The members, therefore, are urged to attend the monthly meetings and to pay their dues at that time. Dues not paid at the monthly meeting, will be accepted at the next monthly meeting. Other officers elected are: Louis Karpi, President; Joseph Hegedűs, Vice-President. Meetings are held on the third Sunday of each month at Mike Rabatin’s place at No. 23. GEORGE RUSZ, Correspondent OMAHA, NEBR. Branch 278 ELECTIONS The following members were elected officers at the meeting of Branch 278 held on December 9, 1951: President, Joseph P. Fabian. 2704 Wedding in Omaha, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Rezek On October 20, 1951, Miss Elizabeth Helen Kukta, was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Stephen Kukta, (to Mr. Edward George Rezek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rezek, at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Omaha, Nebr., the Rev. Ft. Schneider officiating. The beautiful bride was exquisitely Rttired in a gown of candlelight satin which featured a three-yard train and leg of mutton sleeves. The sweetheart neckline was edged with pearls nnd the bodice was of pearls and moonstools. She wore a finger-tip veil with a tiara of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of Fiji mums. Miss Mary Kukta, maid of honor, and Miss Margaret Kukta, the bridesmaid, sisters of the bride, wore gowns of white satin, lace berthai edged in rhinestones and their bouquets were red satin muffs with white carnations. Best man was Mr. Joseph Glogowski while Mr. Stephen Kukta, Jr., brother of the bride, Mr. William Minturn and Mr. Joseph Rezek (served as ushers. Following the inspiring ceremony, the bride’s family entertained the relatives and friends in their home. Her mother, Mrs. Stephen Kukta, is a charter member of Branch 278, Omaha, Nebr., as was her late uncle, Mr. Andrew Kovalik. All of the bride’s family are members of the Branch. After a honeymoon by automobile to parts of Iowa, Moline, 111., and Cleveland, 0., the young people returned to Omaha, where they will make their home. Both the bride and the groom are employed at the Union Pacific headquarters of N. P. Railroad. With our best wishes for lasting happiness we of Branch 278 offer our congratulations to Edward and Elizabeth Rezek. (Gáspár Kuti) Ruggles St., Omaha 11; Vice President, Alexander Papp, 4301 So. 13th St.; Manager, Gasper Kuti, 6102 No. 16th St., Omaha 12; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Anton Schnitchen, 3902 So. 24 th St.; Sick visitors, Mrs. Alex Papp, Alex Papp, Mrs. Gasper Kuti, and Peter Sike, Jr.; Sergeantat-Arms, John Szőke, 848 So. 50th Ave. Meetings are held on the; second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., at the American Hungarian Home, 1623 Cunnings St. GASPER KUTI, Manager HOLDEN, W. Va. Branch 350 Notice is here given that on January 1, 1952 Branch 350 merged with Branch 248, Monaville, W. Va. The merged members may contact Mr. John Vizzi, Box 272, Logan, W. Va., who is manager of Branch PAGE 3 Johnstown Branch 8 Elects Steve Petriiska STEVE PETRUSKA, Manager Branch 8 of Johnstown,* Pennsylvania, at their meeting on Sunday, December 16, 1951", elected to the Manager’s office a young man of proved ability who as Manager of Branch 439, also of Johnstown, proved one cf the sensations of last year’s Branch-Managers’ Pre-Convention Membership Contest by winning the 4th prize. This man is Steve Petruska, Jr., of 606 Chestnut Street. Johnstown, Pa., telephone 22-803, who since January 1st has been the duly elected Manager of both branches '8 and 439, assuming charge of our entire membership in the City of Johnstown. The recognition of the membership of Branch 8 came as a birthday present to Steve who observed his 28th birthday on that Sunday. The picture shown above was taken a bit earlier, on the occasion of his graduation in 1943. Since then he has/ grown a bit heftier, bul his smile has kept growing with him right; along. A real go-getter is Steve, an untiring, enthusiastic and always friendly worker whom the members of Branch 8- soon will like as well as he is liked by the membership of Branch 439. And he knows his business! While our Johnstown membership can rely on him for conscientious and expert service, the Association is looking forward to a period of growth and advancement in the Johnstown area. Mr. Frank Dudás, Sr., 476 Edith Ave., was elected President, former Manager Andrew Király, Mike Faczan and Sigmund Molnár trustees at the same meeting. A good team ‘that will back Steve in all his endeavors for Verhovay progress in Johnstown. Members of both branches 8 and 439 are requested to contact Mr. Petruska in all matters pertaining to the business of the Association and to make all payments to him as to the duly elected and officially recognized representative of the Association. 248. Mr. Vizzi will serve your Verhovay interests to your complete satisfaction. PRENTER, W. Va. Branch 509 Notification is hereby given to the members that as of January 1, 1952 Branch 509 was merged with Branch 482, Beckley, IV. Va. The newly transferred members) may pay their dues and transact all other branch business with Mr. Louis Gall, Box 7, Glen Daniel, W. Va., who is manager of Branch 482. Mr. Gall cordially receives the new members and will render every service possible for their benefit.
