Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
t PAGE 12 Verhovay Journal January 21, 1953-a i Verhovay Watchtower [ M ■ m ■ J* By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, O. a ■ m ■ um nini ■■■«■■■■ ■!■«■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Election of Officers at Branch 14. Reelected president was James Kovatch . . . Joseph Semetko was | elected vice-president. He also will (be the entertainment committee chairman. A good man for both jobs... Reelected was Leslie J. Dus as financial secretary . . . Sigismund Kadar was elected recording secretary . . . John Bosway was elected controller . . . Auditors are Jacob Torda, Sr. and Joseph Hegedűs . . . Sergeant at arms is Frank Petroczky . . . . Steve Barry controller of the home . . . All fine men, and I know (they’l make good. But what I don’ti understand is why only men? Plenty of good women in the lodge. Verhovay Sport Club Christmas Party Festivities began at 7:00 p. m. Saturday December 20th at the Ver■hiovay hall. Tony Pinter as Santa Claus held the children spellbound with his fairy tales. His Wife Ann was so pleased with his performance that she was snapping pictures of Tony all evening. Tony did an excellent job, and the club really appreciates it. A pretty tree was set up, and there were many kinds of decorations on the walls, Christmas lights, etc. Oscar Federau didn’t go near the kitchen this year. Four of (the sports club women were there getting things ready, Mrs. Betty Knapp, Mrs. Helen Oravis, Mrs. Ann Pinter and Mrs. Joseph Bodnar. What a feast —• ham, cheese, potato salad, pickles, coffee and cake — and of course other refreshments. Mrs. Bodnar dropped a jar of peppers on ithe side walk in front of the hall, and so the men missed some thing, for she makes the best peppers in Cleveland. Frank Oravis, chairman of (the entertainment committee, showed |films and brought along his record player. He also master-minded a Hungarian Christmas hymn, “Mennyből az angyal” (An Angel From Heaven Came).' There were gifts for the children and exchange gifts »among the grown-ups. Several members shewed up who we thought had been to Africa and couldn't attend jthe meeting. Dispensing refreshments were Joseph Nemeth, Ted Beres and John Knapp. Miss Virginia Oravis gave a solo number on her accordian, ably assisted by her sister Patty, age 2. A special wedding gift from th? club was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Susie) Piscalko. Nice people. Gabriel Molnár brought several gifts for .the children. It was a pleasant party, land we hope that it will be repeated next Christmas. But everybody will ■have to hit the ball whenever we have a shindig. These affairs cost money. It is important that we all cooperate. Branch; 366 also had a Christmas party. An admission was charged but the sports club was free . . . members only. A fish dinner given by the Verhovay Sports Club will be held Friday February 6, 1953 at Verhovay haP, 8637 Buckeye. We are urging each and every member to contact las many friends as possible to help put this fish dinner over. Our last dinner went over with a bang, and we want to make this dinner even a 1 >etter one. Everybody is welcome to come to the dinner. I think the (price will remain the same, $.85. There will be refreshments and music . . . dinner will be served from 6:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. Tell your friends about this grand affair. Four more months and the Verhovay tournament will be on our necks again. BUT WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. We are betting that this will be the biggest yet. Remember, Committee, other '.people besides bowlers attend these 'affairs, year in and year out. It is a common meeting ground for all Verhovay members throughout the country. Why can’t we work out something for this latter e'ement? They are great boosters of the tournaiment. Why couldn’t each branch Which sends a team be entitled to a delegate, who in turn would go to ia meeting held in the tournament city and report his team’s wishes to the meeting. The Board of Directors should conduct such a meeting j every year — in English — and | .'then take any ideas under advisement. And eventually these meetings with the bowling committee would control the bowling tournaments. We don't agree with the bowling committee that each and every bowler imust attend the banquet. We congratulate the committee on their foresight in eliminating the bar. We ’think that the Home Office does not contribute enough cash in 'the form of prizes to the tournament, etc. I believe that the tournament is selfsustaining. We believe that each and every bowler gives Verhovay the best (advertisement obtainable in America. We also be ieve that the expense of running the tournament should be borne by the Home Office and not taken from our prize moneys. The presentation of the trophies should be made by the sports editor of the leading newspaper of the tournament city, at the banquet so that we be able to get good publicity for our Association and the committee. We liked that coffee and (sandwich snack we had in Detroit. Try it again. And Bowling Com- Imittee, keep the expense down and 'the prizes higher. Also. Committee, let’s keep the speeches to a minute duration with the master of ceremonies setting the example. Last but not least, try_ to get everyone into one hall and not scattered all over creation. The banquet tickets remind me of the beautiful girl who said Ito her suitor, “Love me, love my dog too.” No offense. Just constructive criticism. We went to the Hungarian Old America Settlers’ (Öreg Amerikás) (meeting. It was held January 1, 1953. My .mother and I are members. Election of officers was held. Coloiman Kolozsvary, Verhovay director, was elected president again. It was (reported that there were 125 burials ín ‘52. On February 8, 1953 there will be a hurka-Kol-bász dinner at the Verhovay home. A reading and a vote were taken on dues, which the officers recommended, from $1.00 to $2.00 a year. After two more meetings it will be either retained or defeated. A section of the bylaws was tabled to allow D.P.s to come into the organization. It was voted and passed »that rafflé cars not be permitted to come into the picnic grounds. New dues books will not be free. Hereafter there will be a 25 cent charge. The organisation has about $20,000 in savings banks and government bonds. It costs the organization about $34.00 for every burial, which includes one car, pall bearers and a wreath. James Kovatch, president of Branch 14, was (temporary chairman. After the meeting free beer and sandwiches werei served to the members. Election of officers for the Verhovay Sports Club will take place in February. There are several candidates in the field. Honorary Members, get in your dues. Send them ’to our treasurer, Mrs. Ann Pinter, 2859 E. 104th St., Cleveland, Ohio. The charter will be open in February. Any person of good moral character, an American citizen and Verhovay member, may join the Sports Club. The new officers should work out an emblem for the club, (also create a juvenile division within We had a nice turnout at our , December meeting and it was good to see the faces filling up the hall. J It would be nice if we had such j (attendances other months too. One of the main issues discussed was the combining of Branches 164, 342 and 503 into one branch. This was agreed upon, and we believe it will be soon. Also, it was election night and quite a change took place in the officers line-up. Our new officers are as follows: President: William Feifar, Jr. Vice-President: (our old and loyal stand-by) Ernest Taylor; Secretary-Treasurer: Louis C. Fodor, Jr; Recording Secretary: Charles Korponya; Comptroler: Steve Ehas; Auditors: John Schybai and George Sabik. We wish them luck and success during their administration as officers of Branch 164. They must be commended for the fact that they accepted their positions knowing their salary would be the “grand” sum of $1.00 a year. Therefore, we know that their hearts and souls will be in their work as officers and (that they will endeavor to help us to progress. Of course, when the three branches are combined, new officers wiil be elected from the membership of the three branches. I think it is proper at this time to pause a moment and say a fervent thanks to Joseph B. Irocky who has been PRESIDENT of our branch for 'the last 25 years. (I believe this is correct. If I’m off a year or so, please forgive me.) This is certainly a long time to work for any organization, ■and I believe it should be duly recorded on our records that we do appreciate and thank him for the work he has done for our branch all (these years. Also to be commended and thanked is Louis Barna, our outgoing Secretary and Treasurer, who during his many years in office held several different positions. Also to be thanked is J. Hovantzi, our outgoing Recording Secretary, and L. Kiss, omlást Auditor. Until further notice, I am still taking care of the branch manager duties, so please continue to send the club. In addition, work out something for the women who work for the best interests of the club. Let the ladies have about three free affairs a year. What I mean is, let Ithem step out by themselves. Limit Itheir spending. If they spend more (then let them pay for what is over and above. George Bubonic was reelected president of Branch 366. Congratulations, George. The Sports Club expects to have its own picnic grounds this year, about 25 acres, with a brook running (thru the land. Tables and other accessories will be built by the members. Ex Animo, JOSEPH J. HORVATH c. o. Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio me ycur monthly payments until you receive notice as to who the new branch manager will be. Sparkle! Twinkle! Sparkle! What’s (that shining on the finger of one of our lovely lasses! Why, the diamond ring she received from her fiance during the Christmas Season. Proud owner of the lovely ring is Ethel Fancsalski who accepted same from Steve Mate. Steve will finish his three years with the Army at! ithe end of June and will be home to ■stay then. Congratulations, Steve, best of Luck and Happiness, Ettél. Another lovely lass proudly showing her newly acquired ring is Rita Lux whose fiance John Szabó presented her with a betrothal ring recently. Much Happiness and best of Luck, Rita, and Congratulations, John. Sick this month are Fabian Jakajpovics, Frank Patzko, Joseph Kiss and Joseph Janik. A speedy recovery -to them all. As the bowling tournament draws ever closer, some of our members are fervent'y making plans to go. If any of you reading this would like to go, please get in touch with me. This will be he d during the Memorial Day week end May 30-31, gt To edo, Ohio. In parting, I wish to mention the little poem that has been in our* past few issues. Have any of you noticed it and have you read it? Frankly. I thought it wou’d hit home in quite a few cases. It was titled. “Are you an Active Member” and went something like this: “Are you an active member, Or do you just belong.” Of course, there was more to it, but this line will give yon an idea. Is it not true? And, bow- about it. Why not be an active member? It may bring more enjoyment to you and to your fellow members as wel* 1. Come to meetings, and when an affair is run offer your assistance and cooperation. It will be greatly appreciated and will give you a feeling of satisfaction to know that YOU are an active member and do not just belong. ■ BUY U. S. SAYINGS BONDS BRANCH 164 — CHICAGO, ILL. — SENTINEL By: ANDREW JANOVICS, Manager
