Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
June 18, 1952 Verhovay Journal PAGE 3 NINTH ANNUAL NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT (Continued from Page 2) from the famous Hungarian Village, Detroit’s most exclusive Hungarian dining and dancing club, played beautifully and with such personal interest that their intermissions were only few and short. The floor was packed with merry dancers, young and old, adult and child. Those who chose to sit out the dances enjoyed the services of cheerful waitresses scurrying back and forth with refreshments. Later in the evening National Auditor Sabo announced over the microphone that the time for the eagerly awaited Verhovay beauty contest had come. It was about eleven o’clock. Mr. Sabo then read the names of the three non-Verhovay judges, who were: Fern Sharpe, well-known Columbus newspaper, radio and television personality, Coleen O’Grady, professional singer, actress and Miss Ireland of 1950-1951, and Robert Pfeiffer, youthful asd popular manager of the Deshler-Wallick. The contest was opened to the strains of Ziggy Bela’s intoxicating music. The judges soon' discovered that it would be virtually impossible to pick out the winners from among the large scattered audience, and, at their request, Mr. Sabo asked the women and girls to parade around the dance floor until the judges made their selections. At first a natural modesty and shyness kept the ladies from circling the floor, but soon a few of the more courageous ones started the, beauty ball rolling. That it was no easy task for the judges to choose the winning beauties was evident because the contestants walked around repeatedly before the victorious beauties were announced. Miss Sharpe, one of the judges, announced the names of the beauties, who were: MISS DOROTHY NAGY, THE QUEEN, a beautiful girl of aristocratic Magyar features, member of Branch 569, West Mifflin, Pa., and employed at the Home Office; MISS EDITH HEHS, ATTENDANT, lovely and of striking poise, member of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio; MISS IRENE VIGOSKY, ATTENDANT, sweet and looking very charming in her Hungarian costume, member of1 Branch 39, Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss O’Grady, another judge, crowned the QUEEN and her ATTENDANTS and presented them with beautiful loving cups. For the rest of the evening the three beauties were subject to much admiration and adulation, especially from the spear side. With the close of the beauty contest, the dancing and festivities continued until the early hours of the morning. Tomorrow would be the final bowling day. may 31 — MORNING Bowling was resumed at nine o’clock. Happily the schedule remained orderly. The third day of bowling showed the most enthusiasm, no doubt a kind of impatience just before the end. The bowlers were somewhat noisy, and there was much rooting cheering for the team favorites by the players and the interested spectators. The team events concluded at four o’clock when the last bus load of bowlers and viewers were taken back to the hotel for the buffet dinner and the dance. During the day District Manager Fulop of Pittsburgh arrived with his wife. MAY 31 —THE BANQUET AND THE DANCE Serving of the buffet dinner began at five o’clock and was continuous for several hours. It was just impossible to seat the hundreds of Verhovay members and their guests at one time. The serving was orderly and everyone was highly pleased with the menu (which we can not repeat here for lack of space). Much credit must be given to Robert Duchien, executive chef of the Deshler-Wallick, for this delicious menu. Ziggy Bela aided the digestion of the diners with his beautiful music, and their appreciation of this was apparent on their smiling countenances. The trophies were placed on a separate table in the center of the room, Columbus Members Man Registration Desk The registration desk on the second floor of the Deshler-Wallick Hotel was one of the busiest spots during the tournament. The members of Branch 129, Columbus did a fine job in taking care of the many duties of this Committee. Steve Deri, right, was chairman of the Committee; he deserves much credit for the fine job his Committee accomplished. Others on the picture are Michael Deri, Betty Porkoláb and an unidentified member. Beautiful Betty Porkoláb Opens Program With National Anthem The beautiful Betty Porkoláb, member of Branch 129, thrilled the large audience with several musical gems. She is shown above singing the National Anthem. In the background will be found several members of the famous Ziggy Bela’s Hungarian Village Orchestra of Detroit. in clear evidence just in front of the rostrum. They made a very showy display. And the speaker’s table was bedecked with gorgeous flowers surrounding the microphone. Not only the main room but the side rooms and the foyer and the balcony were filled with the gay Verhovayans imbued with a carnival spirit. The enchanting Hungarian “hallgató”-s of Ziggy Bela created an atmosphere reminiscent of the glorious days of Old Budapest. At 6:30 the most illustrious guest of the Verhovay Ninth Annual National Bowling Tournament and the National Verhovay Fellowship Days, Frank J. Lausche, Governor of Ohio, entered. A round of vigorous applause greeted the Governor, and Ziggy Bela played “Beautiful Ohio.” Governor Lausche was lead to the table reserved for special guests. A musical interlude followed. Ziggy Bela played the Second Hungarian Rhapsody by Ferenc Liszt. The Governor must have been thrilled to hear this great classic for its proper rendition seems to pulsate every nerve in the body. Ziggy Bela continued his music with other stirring Magyar melodies. His “Rákóczi Induló,” another “spine chiller,” which can only be fully appreciated by a Hungarian with a knowledge of Magyar history, because of its musical message of a crucial period in Hungarian history, was applauded deafeningly by the people. Next comely Miss Betty Porkoláb, member of Columbus Branch 129, sang the National Anthem. Added to the thrill of Miss Porkolab’s beautiful voice was a darkened room with the spot light on the rippling American flag and on the lovely young singer. Vice-President Dr. Andrew J. Kovács, the Chairman of the National Executive Tournament Committee, stood up before the microphone to deliver an inspiring welcome address. The Vice-President was followed to the rostrum by Robert Pfeiffer, Deshler-Wallick manager, who expressed his happiness at being host to Verhovay. The Toastmaster John Sabo, our National Auditor and Tournament Administrator, rose to announce that Branch 129, Columbus, Ohio, achieved unqualified success in securing 106 new members—the goal was 100—in the Bencze-Revesz Anniversary New Membership Campaign. Mr. Szabó warmly praised David George, manager of Branch 129, and Field Supervisor Gabriel Nameth, the gentlemen who accomplished this difficult feat. National President John Bencze was the next called upon. Mr. Bencze, bearing in mind that we have older non-English speaking members, informed his listeners that he would speak in Hungarian. The National President congratulated Mr. Sabo for his laborious efforts to assure success to the Verhovay May 29-30-31 holidays, and he thanked all those who in any way cooperated in the plans. Mr. Bencze announced that $1,500,000 worth of new business and 1,400 new members had been acquired from January 1, 1952. The National President ended his speech by eulogizing Governor Lausche. National Secretary Coloman Revesz then spoke, emphasizing the great need for mankind to practice true brotherhood. He attributed the success of Verhovay, as a major reason, to the practical fraternalism, or brotherhood, that exists in every segment of Verhovay life. Toastmaster Sabo followed and reviewed in detail the results of the Bencze-Revesz Anniversary New Membership Campaign. He expressed the gratitude of the Association to the field supervisors, the district managers,, the branch managers and members who aided the success of the Bencze-Revesz Anniversary New Membership Campaign. An interlude of music and singing succeeded the business announce(Continued on Page 5)
