Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal PAGE 5 June 17, 1953. NATIONAL TREASURER RECEIVES WRISTWATCH FROM VICE-PRESIDENT John Szalanczy, National Treasurer, in whose name Verhovay staged a national membership campaign receives a beautiful wristwatch from Vice- President Julius Macker. VERHOVAY SCORES GREAT TRIUMPH AT TOLEDO TOURNAMENT (Continued from Page 3) The Tournament Committee, National Auditor Sabo and Toledo District Manager Vallay were present assisting Mrs. Breon and Mrs. Davis at registrations. Many late comers were at the table to purchase their dance tickets. The spacious bali room is on the mezzanine floor, so this area was quite crowded most of the time with those taking time out from the dance, also those arriving or leaving. Young and old among the ladies appeared in Magyar costume. There was a variety of modifications. And those dressed in regular apparel, especially the female side, looked quite stunning and attractive. The floor was literally thick with -merry dancing couples. Sometimes a number of dancers would form a large ring and revel that way. Fortunately the spaciousness of the ball room afforded all the dancers, many as there were, ease of movement. The ball room has a multi-colored lighting system recessed in the -ceiling, and this could be changed to the standard white when desired. It quite naturally enhanced the romance of the occasion. Joseph Szegedi and his orchestra gained for themselves a claim to musical versatility as they played Magyar melodies, American tunes, Polish polkas, South American rumbas, etc. This dancing variety satisfied the different dancing preferences, thanks to the versatile Joseph Szegedi musical artists. At 10:30 National Auditor and Tournament Administrator John Sabo uttered a brief welcome in the name of the Board of Directors, the National Officers, the National Executive Tournament Committee and the Toledo General Tournament Committee. Next our young National Officer introduced the featured singer of 1953 National Verhovay Fellowship days, sweet and unsophisticated Margaret Bársony, professional singer of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and, proudly so, member of Branch 141 of the same city. The charming songbird was given a thunderous ovation even before she began her repetoire. Her profession reputation is an established one. Dressed in Magyar costume Miss Bársony sang in Hungarian, “Ezüst tükrös kávéházban,” “Adj egy pici édes csókot” and “Hej, cigány.” These are catchy, zestful Hungarian fast tunes. The dancers and other spectators, now formed in a very attendant semicircle, roared wave after wave of stentorian approval. An encore was 'a must, so the lovely voice added “Nem tudom az életemet hol rontottam el” and “Kék a búzavirág,” also'' lovely Hungarian numbers., Had it beén up to her listeners Miss Bársony would have sung to a point of hoarseness, so enthusiastically were her renditions received. But the personable Margaret Bársony had to have a respite in order to perform the next night, at the Victory Dinner, when again she would thrill her audience. Official photographer Aranyosi took several pictures of Miss Bársony in action, as she emphasized her songs with appropriate rhythmic movements of her lithe body. An extra waS added to the entertainment as Miss Bársony and her husband, Joseph Bársony, dancing instructor, danced together spiritedly to the rapid “Ritka búza, ritka árpa.” The Barsönys executed their speedy dance steps with comparative ease. They looked good, she in her Magyar dress, he in his white silk shirt, fringed sash and jet black tapered trousers. The applauding response was as fast as the nimble legs of the dancers. Now the dancing resumed and continued until the wee hours of the morning. The heavy tournament schedule of the next day did not in the least deter our intrepid bowlers from dancing to the finish. They were makinghay even though the sun had ceased shining hours ago. MAY 31 — THE TOURNAMENT Morning and Afternoon Bowling began, this day the team events, at 9:00. Tournament secretary “Pep" Diliinger and his score keepers were ready for another hard day. “Pop” briefed the teams before opening- the curtain on another — the final — tournament day. Proprietor of the alleys, old but young Jack Hagerty, whom we described earlier in this article, showed up as early as the first teams and remained throughout the day watching with intense interest all the proceedings. This final day was much the same as the previous day except for the obvious tenseness just before the finish, greater excitement and renewed fervor in the closing contest. This was the day the victorious story would unfold. The last of the weary bowlers left the alleys about 4:40 after the hectic two days of stiff, close competition. There was a hurry back to the hotel in preparation for the social climax of 1953 National Verhovay Fellowship Days — the Victory Dinner. VICTORY DINNER AND DANCE Evening — May 31 For the dinner itself it was necessary to use two rooms to accommodate all, so many were at the Toledo spectacle. However, after the meal everyone assembled in the large ball room to enjoy entertainment and dancing. On stage, wearing fancy Hungarian vests, the members of Joseph Szegedi’s seven piece orchestra-played soft music as the guests sat down to their reservations. Each table could seat ten people. Below the stage, to the left, was a large American flag in place, beautiful in its colors and even more beautiful in its historical significance. At exactly 6:30 Director Richard J. Phillips, first toastmaster of the evening, spoke into the microphone to announce tha opening of the Victory Dinner and bid welcome to everyone. Then was sung, in reverent voice, the National Anthem by star Margaret Bársony. As she sang with deep emotion and full voice a current of air, biowing toward the tiny flag on the speaker’s stand, caused the symbol of our country to ripple, producing a heartfelt effect^ Invocation was said by the Rev. Alex Pinter, Assistant Pastor, St. Stephen’s Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Toledo. The toastmaster immediately introduced Vice-President Dr. Andrew Kovács, Chairman of the National Executive Tournament Committee. Dr. Kovács welcomed the assemblage, expressed our gratitude to the Mayor of Toledo, the Honorable Lloyd E. Roulet, for having proclaimed May 30 as Toledo Hungarian Day in honor of our National Verhovay Fellowship Days, thanked the various committees for their cooperation, and commended National Auditor John Sabo, the Tournament Administrator, for his worthy efforts in behalf of all the events. After this the Vice-President introduced the two toastmasters of the evening, Directors Richard J. Phillips and Gay B. Banes, both members of the National Executive Tournament Committee. Toastmaster Phillips resumed his position at the microphone and called upon Mayor Lloyd E. Roulet of Toledo to speak. Mayor Roulet, a distinguished looking gentleman, briefly but warmly extended his greetings and welcome to the Verhovay celebrants, and bid them enjoy their stay in this city of historical and industrial importance. The toastmaster thanked Mayor Roulet for his kind expressions. Dinner was now on the tables, and the sumptuous menu, the Commodore Perry’s specialty, was eaten with evident satisfaction. An atmosphere of wonderful cordiality dominated the scene as Joseph Szegedi’s mellow music enhanced the good cheer and serenity of the occasion. Our notaole guests were seated at several tables., among them Mayor and Mrs. Lloyd E. Roulet, Toledo; Mayor and Mrs. Fred Hoffman, Rossford, Ohio; Mrs. Frazier Reams, wife of Congressman Frazier Reams, Toledo, who could not attend and whose letter of felicitations was read; Paul A. Schrader, Director of News, Toledo Blade, and Mrs. Schrader; Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Winter, the physician our medical examiner in Toledo; Dr. Geza Farkas, Toledo Hungarian publisher anci editor; and Councilman and Mrs. Fred Cole, Rossford. (Continued on Page 6) “POP” DILLINGER INSTRUCTING HIS CREW OF BOWLING TECHNICIANS All credit for the smooth operations at the bowling alleys belongs to “Pop” Diliinger and his able crew of bowling technicians. These men worked practically around-the-clock to have the results for the bowlers on time. Mr. Diliinger is shown with Tournament Administrator John Sabo instructing his men just before the bowling tournament opened. One of the men could not appear in the picture because he was busy lining up scorekeepers.
