Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1952 / Verhovay Journal

March 19, 1952

Verhovay Journal

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BRANCH 14 FREPARES FOR JUBILEE Membership Drive, Banquet, Bazaar

February is reputedly the natal month of great men, and facts affirm this.

To name only two February greatl thinkers and doers in our own American history, we have George Washington, the Father of this Country, and Abraham Lincoln, the Savior of the Union, the former born February 22 and the latter February 12. These two g'reat Americans shall always be first among the most notable statesmen and patriots of our nation.

And February is a very significant month to Verhovay. Sixty-six years ago, on February 21, 1886, the institution today known as the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association was founded by 13 humble coal miners seeking the protection which only the unity of Hungarian brotherhood could give a strange land. As only prophets can foresee, the Verhovay founders had no idea that, their acorn would in years to come grow to be the mighty Verhovay oak it is today.

So February is a great month in multiple ways.

But any month which any Verhovay branch observes as its founding month is great^ to that branch. When a Verhovay branch is celebrating its 10th or its 25th or its 50th anniversary, or whatever anniversary it may be, that branch is in reality celebrating the victory of Verhovay fraternalism and experiencing the oneness of Hungarian brotherhood. The more such branch anniversary observances the more graphic the facts just stated. Verhovay fraternalism must be dynamic!

Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate its 50th anniversary May 25, 1952. What a-joyous event that will be for Branch 14 is not only one of the largest Verhovay branches but is one of the most active as well.

It can boast very prominent Americans among- its members. Honorable Harold H. Burton, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and Honorable Frank J. Lausche, Governor of the State of Ohio, are both members of Branch 14. The two political luminaries will attend the jubilee.

A Branch 14 Jubilee Album is in preparation. It will show high lights in the branch’s history, a recapitulation of the activities and events during the 50 year history of Branch 14. The Jubilee Album will be quite interesting- and many copies must be printed to meet the demands.

In connection with the jubilee will be a bazar which will be so varied in its appeal that everyone will be attracted to it. A brand-new 1952 automobile will be the first prize. No prize is morei desirable than this. Americans are car lovers. Some lucky person is going to win a beautiful new car at the Branch 14 bazar.

The purpose of the bazar is a lofty one. The proceeds will go larg-ely to the Cleveland Verhovay Home to aid in its úpkeep and maintenance. It would be a noble gesture on the part of all the Cleveland branches, who use the Verhovay Home, to help sustain it. The Cleveland Verhovay Home is the central point for the local branches. Its advantages to all the branches . are manifold.

At its February meeting Branch 14 accepted unanimously the advice of President Emery Kovács that at least 50 new members be secured to observe the 50th anniversary of the

branch. This would be wonderfully symbolic. The members agreed to do their part in achieving this goal.

In getting ready for its 50th anniversary festival Branch 14 is not forgetting- the Ninth Annual National Ten Pin Tournament, named National Verhovay Fellowship Days by National President John Bencze, nor1 the Bencze-Revesz Anniversary New Membership Campaign. As a matter of fact Branch 14’s decision to increase its own membership by at least 50 new members to symbolize numerically the years of the branch’s existence is also its effort to make successful Verhovay’s national membership concerted effort. Branch 14 wants to honor National President Bencze and National Secretary Révész the way they wish to be honored for their long years of faithful Verhovay service — MORE NEW MEMBERS, And Branch 14 is taking- up the bowling tournament. It is ja sure thing that Branch 14 will be well represented at the Ninth Annual National Ten Pin Tournament — to participate in the bowling and to give honor to whom is due — to' Mr. Bencze and to Mr. Revesz, Verhovay officers cum laude.

It is noteworthy that the Branch 14 Jubilee will almost overlap National Verhovay Fellowship Days.

For the systematic manner in which Branch 14 is preparing for its 50th anniversary and for National Verhovay Fellowhip Days much credit g-oes to President Emery Kovács, to Manager Leslie Dus, to the president, of the entertainment' committee, Joseph Szalay, and to these branch and entertainment committee officers, William Urban, Nicholas Juhasz, John Bozsvay, Sigismund Kadar, Joseph M. Toth, Emery Gal, Joseph Hegedűs, Frank Oravecz, Joseph J. Horvath, Frank Pinter. The Social Club under the leadership of Mrs. Joseph Bodnar is doing- its level best too in guaranteeing the best results.

In a future issue more detailed information will be given about the Branch 14 Jubilee and Bazar.

Meantime all you readers are cordially invited to attend the commemoration of Branch 14’s 50th anniversary. You will have an unforgettable good time.--------sa 5 r --------.

Br. 214 Acknowledgement

The appeal which Branch 214, Flint, Michigan made to its fellow Verhovay branches for financial contributions to help alleviate the plight of Michael Rozs, member of Branch 214, has been rewarded with generous response.

As of February 18, 1952 the following branches sent these amounts:

$25.00 — Branch 132,

$10.00 —Branches 76,88^214.

$ 6.00 — Branches 129, 361.

$ 5.50 — Branch 187.

$ 5.00 — Branches 25, 27, 40, 46, 48, 71, 98, 152, 194, 220, 230, 515.

$ 4.00 — Branches 200„ 483.

$ 3.00 — Branches 26, 87.

S 2.00 — Branches 1.3, 226, 275.

An individual contribution of $17.00 was proffered by Field Supervisor Leslie Dus of Cleveland, Ohio.

The total contributions amounted to $169.50.

Branch 214 expresses its thanks to those who have answered the call for aid, and Mr. Rozs, the recipient of their good will, is deeply grateful.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION announces with profound sorrow the death of

JOSEPH BEREY

ILLUSTRIOUS MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION,

for many years a faithful Officer of Branch No. 45. Cleveland, Ohio, — on February, 14th. 1952.

The Board of Directors, paying final tribute to the memory of our Illustrious Fellow-Member, convey on behalf of the membership of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Golden Wedding

Pictured above are Mr. andI

Mrs. Julius Pakozdi who lived to see a very great day in their lives, the celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary on February 2, 1952.

It was a double happy occasion for on that day the seventy-seventh birthday of “Gyula bácsi,” as Mr. Pakozdi is affectionately called by his relatives and friends, was com- j memorated also.

Fifty years ago, February 2, 1902, Julius Pakozdi married his bride in Ugod, County of Veszprém. Just about five years later they left for their j new home in The United States.

Their eight children honored Mr. and Mrs. Pakozdi with a real Hungarian dinner and presented them with a television set. The set must have been received most favorably as it is know that old people react quite enthusiastically to television.

“Gyula bácsi” is an oldtime Verhovay having joined thirty-seven years ago. He is a member of Branch 68, Bridgeport, Conn.

Myrt: “Did you hear the story about the two spinsters who went for a tramp in the woods?”

Marge: “No, what happened?” Myrt: “Nothing. He gave them a i slip.”

Branch Officers Elected for 1952

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475.) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — President Peter Rader, 2440 N. Cramer St.; Manager Mrs. John Sinitz, 522 N. 13th St.

503.) CHICAGO. ILL. — President James Rádi, 1301 No. Drake Ave.; Manager Frank Balogh, Sr., 1705 W. Albion Ave. Meetings every two months, 2nd Wednesday, at 2403 W. North Avenue.

520.t JEROME, Pa. — President Guido Nicolli, Manager John Zambanini, Box 349. Meetings at Manager’s home.

528.) BRIDGEPORT. Conn. — President Dezső Rosenfeld, 353 Hancock Ave.; Manager Alexander Karácsonyi, 10 Carpathian Ct., Bridgeport 5, Conn.

573.) CLEVELAND, Ohio. — President Frank Somogyi, 1113 Lorain Ave.; Manager Leslie J. Dus, 8637 Buckeye. Meetings 2nd Saturday, at Verhovay Home.

16.) STAR JUNCTION, Pa. — President Gilbert Chubbog, R. D. 1, Perryopolis, Pa. Manager Daniel Matte', Box 517, Star Junction. Pa. Meeting in December at home of Manager.

25.) Mt. HOPE, W. Va. — President Jozsep Bozo. Box 271, Scarbro, W. Va. Manager James Szuch. Box 292, Mt. Hope. W. Va. Meetings first Sunday after the 15th of every month, at Manager's home. 9

32.) GARY, W. Va. — President Mr. Louis Toth, Filbert, W. Va. Vice-President Louis Forray. Filbert, W. Va. Manager Joseph Soltész, Jr., Box 126, Filbert, W. Va. Meetings first Sunday at Filbert, W. Va. and every three months at Gary, W. Va.

47.) CANTON, Ohio. — President Stephen Ferencz. 1615 Edwards Ave., N. E., Manager John Szász, 1619 Edwards Ave., N. E. Canton 5, Ohio.

68.) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — President Alexander Nagy, 36 Belmont, Ave., Manager Ladislaus Csenger, 46 Morehouse St., Bridgeport 5, Conn. Meetings third Sunday, at Rákóczi Hall.

137.) RACINE, Wis. — President Martin Czito, 2216 Racine St.. Manager Paul Scott, 1427 Yout St., Meetings third Sunday 10 A. M. in the Hungarian Club.

164.) CHICAGO, HI. — President Josepth B. Irocky, 5245 N. Clenwood Ave., Manager Andrew Janovics, 915 S. Independence Blvd, Chicago

24. 111. Meetings first Friday of every month, at 333 West North Ave.

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