Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal February 20, 1952 TO THE CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS: The nest edition of the Journal! will be published on Wednesday, March 19, 1952. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication in that issue until closing date, March 12. Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor’s desk no Hater than March 5. Contributions, if possible, should be typewritten, on one side of 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. * » * LORAIN, OHIO Branch 17 LETTER Dear Mr. Bencze: It is with deep regret that the members and officers accept your notification of the departure of District Manager Andrew .1. Kovács from) Branch 17 where he was manager. Mr. Kovács endeared himself to the entire membership of Branch 17. He was ever courteous, friendly, cooperative and efficient in the discharge of his duties. Branch 17 wishes District Manager Andrew J. Kovács every success in his new venture. Fraternally yours, NICHOLAS BEREGSZÁSZI President GARY, W. VA. Branch 32 ANNOUNCEMENT At its January 12, 1952 meeting Branch 32 voted to function jointly with Branch 208. This was accomplished by electing Joseph Soltész, Jr. branch manager. Mr. Soltész is alsó manager at Branch 208. For any Verhovay matters Mr. Soltész may be contacted at Box 126, Filbert, W. Va. WINDBBK, PA. Branch 33 ELECTION The year end meeting and election of officers at Branch 33 was held December 23, 1951. Stephen Papp was elected president, George Modock manager, Frank Kaloczky vice-president, Paul Gyorfi and Joseph Tamas auditors. Mr. Papp, 653 R. R. Street, is sick visit« for 17, 35 and 36 Streets. Mr. Modock is sick visitor in Windber and vicinity. Aaron Molnár visits the sick at 42 Place. The members are reminded that illiness should be reported without delay as sick benefit payments are figured from the day of report of illness. Funeral rites for members remain as heretofore. Assessments for the 50th year jubilee are still outstanding. Please make payments immediately. There are also loans which are outstanding. It is to the benefit of the members having loans to clear their debts as soon as possible, oral least interest chould be paid to keep down the loans. Monthly dues are to be made no later than the 24th of the month. Make this year an arrears-free year! STEPHEN PAPP. President GEORGE MODOCK. Manager CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Branch PICNIC The Annual Picnic of Branch 37 will be held on J uly 27, 1952, beginning at 2:00 P. M., on the grounds of the Burnside Hungarian Home, 817 East 92d Street. Music will be provided by the well known Valentine Szepessy Orchestra. Other Chicago area branches and Hungarian lodges are asked not to plan any social events for July 27 but to join Branch 37 at its Annual Picnic. The more participants the more fun for all. STEPHEN SZEKELY Pres. and Juv. Order Mgr. JOSEPH ROHALY Manager CLEVELAND, OHIO Branch 45 ELECTION AND NOTICE At its regular meeting held January 6, 1952 Branch 45 elected Emery Készéi treasurer and recorder to succeed Louis Balogh who resigned the double post. Branch meetings are regularly held the first Sunday of every month beginning at 2 o’clock in hall of the West Side Reformed Church. The members should make it their duty to attend the meetings. Attendance in large numbers is especially important now because plans are to be made for the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the founding of Branch 45. EMERY KÉSZÉI Recorder-Treasurer 3495 West 136th St. Cleveland, Ohio Telephone CL 1-2124 VINTONDALE, PA. Branch 61 NOTICE Notification is hereby given that Peter Suprak, Manager of Branch 61, has changed his address to Box 161, Vintondale, Pa. All correspondence should be sent to the new address. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Branch 68 NOTICE A new time has been set for the meetings of Branch 68. Effective January, 1952, the branch meets on the third Sunday, beginning at 2:00 P. M. Formerly the meetings were held on the third Friday. LADISLAUS CSENGEK, Manager EAST PITTSBURGH. PA. Branch 152 NOTICE The fellowing officers were elected at the regular meeting held January 11, 1952: John Usko, President Alexander Kindling, Sr., Vice- President James Toth, Financial Secretary John Orosz, Controller Branch 152 meets every second Friday of the month at the East Pittsburgh Hungarian Society Hall, Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh. Please pay your dues promtly and make an effort to attend the monthly meetings. ERNEST F. FAZEKAS District Manager ALLIANCE, OHIO Branch 189—369 ELECTION AND ANNOUNCEMENT The monthly meeting of the Verhovay Women's Club took place on January 19. 1952 in the Webb Street hall, Alliance, Ohio. Elections of officers were as follows: Mrs. Louis Tosha, Sr., President Mrs. Joseph Mate, Vice-President Mrs. Steve Korosy, Secretary Mrs. Martin Mogyoros, Treasurer M rs. Mike Duruttya and Mrs. Mrs. James Sera, Recorders. A donation of $5.00 was given for the March of Dimes. After the branch business was completed a social evening followed w-ith Hungarian card playing, etc. A Violet Dance will be held March 1, 1952 at the Verhovay Hall on Webb Street, Alliance, Ohio. The Variety Aces Orchestra from Warren will play csárdás, polkas and ■ waltzes. . Admission will be only 50 cents. Be sure to come for a good time. Mrs. LOUIS TOSHA, Sr. President Mrs. STEVE KOROSY Secretary FILBERT. W. VA. Branch 208 NOTICE At their February 3, 1952 meeting the members of Branch 208 were given notification that the branch was about to merge with Branch 32, Gary W. Va. The merger is now fact. The former Branch 208 members are informed that Joseph Soltész, Box 126, Filbert, W. Va., is manager of Branch 32. All branch business is to be conducted through Mr. Soltész. __ MCKEESPORT, PA. Branch 226 ELECTION Branch 226 reelected its officers at its recent meeting: Frank Debreczeni, President Ernest Fazekas, Manager George Viszokay, Secretary and Auditor Michael Dudás, Controller Melchior Fejes, Sick Visitor President Frank Debreczeni may be contacted at 1007 High St., McKeesport, Pa., Telephone 2-8358. Branch Manager and District Manager Fazekas may be contacted at 518 Manning Ave., McKeesport, Pa., Telephone 3-3971. Branch 226 has its monthly meeting the second Sunday, 2:00 P. M., in the Hungarian Hall, 309 Market St,. McKeesport, Pa. The members are asked to pay Itheir dues at the meetings rather than have District Manager Fazekas call at their homes. Such consideration will enable Mr. Fazekas to render better service to the membership. President Debreczeni and or District Manager Fazekas are soliciting your cooperation so that they may be better able to take care of your Verhovay needs. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Branch 342 NOTICE Our branch has changed its meeting place to the school hall of the Reformed Church at 4327 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, 111. We meet the second Monday of every month, beginning at 8:00 P. M. Please come to the meetings because the branch can not successfully pursue its business without sufficient attendance. Anthony Lachman Manager CENTRAL CITY, PA. Branch 415 NOTICE The members of Branch 415 are hereby notified to consult their Branch Manager, Andrew Vajda, for assistance and advice in all their questions and matters pertaining to Verhovay business. Mr. Vajda assures his full cooperation. PAGE 3 GEORGE F. YUHAS Seaman Yuhas, age 18, is now serving in the Navy. He received his boot training at Great Lakes, Illinois. At present he is stationed at Norfolk. Virginia. Yuhas recently spent a 14 day furlough at home with his parents. Before entering the service George graduated front Champion High School, Class of 1951. A member of Branch 338, Warren, Ohio, Seaman Yuhas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagy, R. F. D. 4, Warren. DETROIT, MICHIGAN Branch 500 ELECTION AND NOTICE The year end meeting and elections at Branch 500 were held December 13, 1951 in the American Legion Hall on East Seven Mile Road. The following members were elected to direct the activities of Branch 500 for year 1952: Joseph Kish, President; Gustave Schwarzkopf, Vice-President; John Gyiraszin, Manager; Mrs. Ladislaus Nyiri, Controller; Mrs. John Gyiraszin, Recorder; Desiderius Fabian and Laurence Shaffer, Auditors; Paul Meray, Flag Bearer, Dr. Emory Stein, Branch Physician. Branch Manager Gyiraszin live* at 17196 Mendota, Detroit 21, Michigan. His telephone is University 4-7545. Branch 500 has its meetings the second Sunday of the month, beginning at 3:00 P. M., in the American Legion Hall, 2015 East Seven Mile Road. The members are requested to pay their dues at the meetings, but may pay dues at the home of the branch manager. Dues should be paid by the 25th of the month. In cases when it is impossible to pay either at the meeting or at the branch manager’s home, Mr. Gyiraszin will call for the dues upon such request by telephone. Report of illness should be made immediately in order not to incur loss or delay payment. The members are reminded that dll Verhovay business must go “through channels”, that is, begin with the branch manager. John Gyiraszin Manager
