Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
January 21, 1953 Verhovay NEWS From The Field TO THE CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS: The next edition of the Journal will be published. on. Wednesday, Febr. 18, 1953. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication in that issue until closing date, Feb. 11. Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor’s desk no later than Feb. 4. Contributions, if possibe, 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. * ¥ * YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Branch 21 ACCOUNTING Our 1952 financial statement is as follows: Income $1307.18, disbursements $1333.93, leaving a deficit of $26.75 covered by the branch, $1800 was invested in U. S. Savings Bonds. Cash on hand was $585.29. During the past year we enrolled 25 new members in the Senior Order .and 25 new members in the Juvenile Order, a total of 50 new members: the branch lost 16 Senior members and 2 Juvenile members. In 1952 Branch 21 donated. $500 to the building fund of the new St. Stephen’s Church. We request the members of this branch t© assist in securing new members so that this year we may obtain our ambition of 800 Senior members. Fraternally, JOSEPH DANISH Manager. WTNDBER, PA. Branch 33 (former) MESSAGE The manager of former Branch 33, George Modock, wishes to express his appreciation for the faith and confidence his members and the Home Office had in him for his past 31 years of branch service. Mr. Modock speaks also for the former Branch 33 president and treasurer, Stephen Papp, who also spent many years in the service of his branch. The former manager requests that members of merged Branch 33, nowin Branch 59, cease paying their dues ;at his home. Payments hereafter are to be made to Branch 59 manager Jos/sph Miller, Jr., 508 Main St., Scalp Level, Pa. Meetings are held the Sunday after the second pay at the V.F.W. hall. Scalp Level. PITTSBURGH, PA. Branch 34 ELECTION REPORT The officers for the year 1953 of this branch are: George Mészáros, president; Julius Toth, vice-president; John Fulep, branch manager; Melchior Furedy, controller: Emery Vezendy, auditor; Christopher Petroci and Mrs. Peter Sziller, sick visitors. Fraternally, JOHN FULOP, Dist. Mgr. DETROIT, MICH. Branch 36 ELECTION REPORT AND FAREWELL DINNER THE ELECTION The December 7th meeting, conducted by temporary chairman Zoltán Dicső with the assistance of temporary secretary John Denes, reelected the following officers for 1953: Joseph Heck, president: Julius'. Plotar, vicepresident; John Denes, recording secretary; Joseph Marczis, comptroller; John Bartus jr„ Zoltán Dicső and Martin Marton, auditing committee members; Stephen Jozsa, sick visitor. The publications officially used by Branch 36 are the Detroit Hungarian News and the Detroit Hungarian Journal. THE DINNER Friends and acqüaintances recently, December 20th, honored Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tar, members of Branch 36, with a farewell dinner for the couple who have moved to California. The affair was held in the hall of the Hungarian Independent Reformed Church, Detroit. Mr. Tar, a worker at Ford’s for 30 years, had in mind retirement in (the Golden State with Mrs. Tar w hen he realized his pension a short while ago. Their desire is now- an accomplished fact. In California Mr. and Mrs. Tar are enjoying close ties for they have two married daughters and grandchildren there, all members of Branch 525, Los Angeles. Remaining in Detroit is another daughter, Mrs. John Seres, and her ;son, botjj members of Branch 36. The sentimental occasion was opened by John Simo, president of the Szekler Hungarian Federation, and grace was said by the Reverend John Paul Nagy, Reformed minister. Stephen Lukacs, field supervisor and branch manager, very successfully filled the role of toastmaster. Toastmaster Lukacs greeted the assembled guests,, then called upon Michael Biro to sing Szekler Hungarian melodies. Mr. Biro’s beautiful renditions seemed to carry away his listeners to old Transylvania, home of. the Szekler branch of the Magyars, and his efforts were visibly deeply appreciated by the audience. The main speaker, the Reverend John Paul Nagy, reviewed the life of Mr. and Mrs. Tar, and he begged God’s blessings upon the departing pair. The couple was moved to tears as they expressed their heartfelt (thanks for the many honors received by them. Mr. and Mrs. Tar promised that, although very many miles away, they would never forget in their new home their good friends in Detroit, and that their California doors would ever be open to visitors from “back home”. Others spoke and festivities continued after the singing of the National Anthem until the early hours of the morning. The fine dinner and the delicious pastries were expertly prepared by five women cooks under the leadership of Mrs. Emery Balazs. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tar many years of happiness in their new environment. Fraternally, STEPHEN LUKACS, Field Supervisor—Branch Manager. BEAVER FALLS, PA. Branch 39 ELECTION REPORT, ETC. Officers for 1953 of this branch are: Dan Mózes, president; John Naimath, vice-president; Martin Szeles. manager, 4504 5th Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa.; Peter Szuperak, William Bartus, Stephen Miklós, auditors. The meetings are held the second Sunday of every month at St. Ladislaus Hall, 9th St. and 7th Ave., Beaver Falls. Winner of the Fryryte, awarded at the Christmas party, was Mrs. Anthony Krupa, 1504 7th Ave., New Brighton. Fraternally, MARTIN SZELES. Manager. BROWNSVILLE, PA. Branch 43 OFFICERS REMAIN Stephen Roczey, president, and Emery Kara, manager, continue in their respective positions for 1953, the branch manager with the approval of the Home Office. Fraternally, EMERY KARA, Manager. CLEVELAND, OHIO Branch 45 SPECIAL MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 13 A meeting was held on the above date for the benefit of our aged members who wished to inquire about Old Age Benefits. Mr. Dey, head of the West Side Social Security office, came at the bid of Branch 45 to answer any questions pertaining to. Social Security, The sixty members who attended were highly pleased with the results of the extraordinary meeting and expressed their satisfaction for another kind of aid initiated by Branch 45. District Manager Coíoman Bertalan gave detailed information on our Verhovay certificates, etc. after the session with Mr. Dey. DECEMBER 20 The first Christmas party for its children was held by Branch 45 the above date at the auditorium of the West Side church, coiner 98 Denison Ave. Verhovay children, theirxjuvenile cronies and the parents participated at this gay affair attended by at least fifty younglings. Beautiful Christmas movies were shown after which Santa Claus made his appearance, to the shrills of delight by the children, and distributed presents to eager young hands. The “V” emblems, gift sent by the Home Office, seemed to be especially appealing to the juvenile merry makers. Refreshments were served to enhance the general good feeling. Helping to make the Children’s Christmas Party a success were: Mrs. Drotos, Mrs. Keszi, Mrs. Balogh, Mrs. Csatho, Mrs. Boros, Mrs. Brassai, Mrs. Marton, Mrs. Bako. Contributing to the gift pool were: Vice-President Dr. Andrew Kovács, Mr. L. Bodnar, Mr-» Martin, Mr. Sikoczky j*. the Rev. Brachna, Mr. Drotos, Mr. Keszei. Brench 45 began a good thing which it shall continue year after (year, better and better. Fraternally, COLOMAN BERTALAN. District and Branch Manager. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Branch 69 ELECTION REPORT At the December 14th meeting, held at the brauch manager’s home, the following were elected to officer Branch 69 for 1953: Edward Bencik. president; John Kecskes, vicepresident; Mrs. Stephen Bubrik and John Toth, sick visitors. Mrs. Alfred Bruder, 773 Hough St., Indianapolis, remains branch manager by approval of the Home Office. Journal------------‘----------------------ALLENTOWN, PA. Branch 90 NOTICE As of January 1, 1953 Alexander Waller is the new district manager by Home Office appointment, and Mr. Waller is now managing Branch 90. Mr. Waller is managing the Bethlehem district office. Official hours remain as heretofore. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 96 DANCE Our yearly Valentine dance will be held February 7, 1953 at New Eagles Hall, 119th Steet and Union Avenue. Music will be played by member Szepessy and his orchestra. Fraternally, STEVEN R. SZEKELY. Manager. BETHLEHEM, PA. Branch 98 NOTICE The new district manager, as of January 1, 1953, is Mr. Alexander Waller. In this position Mr. Waller also manages Branch 98. The district office remains under his management and the official hours continue the same. CINCINNATI, OHIO Branch 114 NOTICE The members of Branch 114 are requested to continue sending their monthly dues in 1953 to the home of the branch manager, Anton Krista, 3530 Kroger Ave., Cincinnati 26. Fraternally, ANTON KRISTA, Manager. EAST CHICAGO, IND. Branch 130 CONTRIBUTIONS These amounts from Branch 130 have been forwarded to the following: $5.00 to American Hungarian Relief, Inc.; $5.00 to Bethlen Home for the Aged, Ligonier, Pa.; $5.00 to Little Flower Institute, Darby, Pa.; $5.00 to Bloom fi'eld Hills, Mich.; $5.00 to Tuberculosis Hospital, Laka County; $16.00 toward wreath and automobile expenses of Andrew Livak funeral. Fraternally, NICHOLAS PALLA, Manager. PHILLIPSBURG and ALPHA, N. .L, NAZARETH, PA. Branches 133, 234, 420 DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that since January 1, 1953 the branches named above are under the management of Assistant District Manager Louis Vincze. I The members of Branches 133, 234 and 420 are to conduct all their Verhovay business through the assistant district manager. The address of the assistant district manager is 556 Warren St.. Phillipsburg. N. J. The telephone is 5-9347. Fraternally, LOUIS VINCZE Assistant District Manager NESQUEHONING, PA. Branch 135 CONTRIBUTION Branch 135 has forwarded its yearly $5.00 gift toward the Crippled Chidren’s Fund. It is hoped that this noble example will be followed by the other branches. PAGE 3
