Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
April 15, 1953 Verhovay Journal VERHOVAY HONORS CONFERRED ON FOLLOWING JOHN SZALANCZY National Treasurer As part of its official proceedings and as a matter for the official record, the Board of Directors, meeting the week of March 23-28, 1953, formally and with attendant festivities presented three Verhovay prominents. National Treasurer John Szalanczy, Director Henry Gross and Assistant to National Secretary Leopold Hirsch, the famed and coveted ‘‘Illustrious” Citation and Gold Emblem, symbol and testimonial of faithful and meritorious service to the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. The occasion, ringing with the dignity and sincerity of such a Verhovay event, took place the evening of Wednesday, March 25, in the attractive Venetian Room of the Roosevelt Hotel, one of the better hotels in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Attending the nice affair were the members of the Board of Directors, the National Officers, William C. Kohut of the Auditing Committee, Dr. Samuel C. Gomory. Verhovay Chief Medical Adviser, Elmer Charles, Field Supervisor. Stephen Matasy, our Legal Counsel, was unable to be present because of family bereavement. National President John Bencze, after the celebrants had finished the sumptuous supper, expounded on the meaning of the award, eulogized the honored recipients of the “Illustrious” Citation and the Gold Emblem, and expressed the appreciation of the Association for having such worthy members who are, first and last, Verhovayans of the first water. Other speakers were National Auditor John Sabo, who spoke in the name of the National Officers, William C. Kohut, Auditing Committee Secretary speaking for that body, Field Supervisor Elmer Charles, who as the representative of our men in the field, addressed the honored three, HENRY GROSS Director ' Í and National Secretary Coloni an Revesz, who very ably spoke the final words of praise. The “Illustrious” Citation ; and the Gold Emblem were presented to National Treasurer Szalanczy by Vice President Julius Macker, to Director Gross by Director Coloman Kolozsvary, and to Assistant to National Secretary Hirsch by j Director Stephen Lang. The honored officers spoke i with deep emotion as they individually expressed their many thanks for the high | awards given them. Long years of devoted service, of course, are necessary to merit the Verhovay “Illustrious” Citation and the Gold Emblem. National Treasurer John Szalanczy has done an outstanding service in his part-LEOPOLD HIRSCH Asst, to National Secretary icular post, and prior to his present position he served as a Verhovay Director, and even before his directorship he gained wide prominence as a Verhovay leader in Chicago as president of Branch 96, plus area activities in the Verhovay field. Director Henry Gross and Assistant to National Secretary Leopold Hirsch were the President and Secretary-Treasurer. respectively, ot the former Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation. They were responsible, in the main, for the merger of that organization with the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, and by their endeavors added to the membership and assets of Verhovay. Congratulations to all three for work well done! Report of Deaths FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1953 The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association announces with profound sorrow the death of the following members: Br. Member’s Name Age Br.Member’s Name Age Parent Geolgond Joseph 75 132Hadarics Janos 82 8 Hajdú Janos 67 132Hernitz Mrs. Louis 47 8 Suhajda Mrs. Mich 52 132Juhasz Janos 67 13 Supan Jozsefne 75 153Deak Janosne 70 14 Slezsak Mrs. Frank 76 170Jakab Ferenczne 69 14 Wieland Janosne 62 174Sipos Mrs. Frank 68 16 Huszar András 78 188Takacs Paul 57 26 Straba Pal 72 189Luka György 67 27 Magdich Kalman 65 222Medve Mrs. Ferencz 55 34 Molnár Joseph 76 226Nemeth Sándor 66 36 Horvath Alexander 48 248Fekete András 75 36 Nagy Lajos 11 77 249Radvansky John 64 37 Kozma Joseph 64 303Horvath István 69 48 Ruso!an Andrew 57 390Katocs Peterne 70 48 Toth Janosne 64 442 Panepinto Domenick 57 76 Banyai Gyula 75 443Simunov Joseph 68 84 Vitesz Janosne 69 143Szabó James 54 S9 Toth Janosne G.68 443 Szalay Alexander 60 96 Bodnar Henry 66 489Kulcsár Ferencz 70 107 Elek Andrasne 82 555Padar Violet 24 114 Repasi Mrs. Antal 66 45 Kullik Antalne 86 120 Pankotay John 83 222Gregus Julia Ann 6 mos. 129 Boldman Robert E.46 10 days MAY THEY REST IN PEACE PAGE 9 LATEST REPORT OF VERHOVAY CONTRIBUTORS TO BLOODMOBILE PROJECT As of April 8, 1953 The following branches have contributed the listed amounts since our last publication and up to April 8, 1953: $ 1.00—Branch 106, Zanesville, Ohio. 5.00—Branch 13, Trenton, N. J„ 569, West Mifflin, Pa. .. 7.00 — Branch 443, Detroit, Mich. 10.00 — Branch 27, Toledo, Ohio. 16.50 — Branch 96, Chicago, 111. 20.50—Branch 305, Wood bridge, N.J. 25.00—Branch 132, South Bend, Ind. 41.00 — Branch 278, Omaha, Neb. The figures above amount to 8131.00. Added to the former amount of 8345.00, this makes a total as of April 8, 1953 of S476.00---------------v § S-.------------------PFC FRANK L. GASPAROVICH. JR. Pfc Frank L. Gasparovich, Jr., whose age is a mere score, joined the Air Force in April, 1951. He had his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, later was stationed for three months at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado, and is now at. the Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, assigned to clerical duties. Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gasparovich, 9131 Lyon Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The parents, as well as Frank and his brother and sister, are members of Branch 443, Detroit, Michigan, holding six Verhovay certificates.----------5 £ *■•------------AVALANCHE OF TOURNAMENT APPLICATIONS TIES ALL TIME RECORD (Continued from page 2) should secure at least one new member during this campaign. Your branch manager will do everything possible to sign up your prospects. Get in touch with him this very day. Let’s make this year’s campaign rervlts go over the top to show our appreciation and good will toward National Treasurer John Szalanczy and National Auditor John Sabo, the latter National Officer, by the way, administrator of the bowling tournaments. LOOK FORWARD TO NATIONAL VERHOVAY FELLOWSHIP DAYS, MAY 30-31, TOLEDO. OHIO, FOR THE ULTIMATE IN VERHOVAY FRATERNALISM.
