Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1953 / Verhovay Journal

VOL. XXXVI. SEPTEMBER 16, 1953 51i NO. 9.

BRANCH 248 ANNIVERSARY TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

AWARDS LINKED WITH EVENT

The 40th anniversary of the founding of Branch 248, Monaviile, West! Virginia, celebrated pompously Sunday, September 6, 1953, was crowned with the bountiful fruits of success befitting that worthy Verhovay branch situated in the main coal belt, of the Mountain State.

The affair, a wonderful pageant of Verhovay fraternalism, began at approximately 3 o’clock in the Italian Hall of the neighboring town of Logan.

Three veteran officers of Branch 248, Andrew Wagner, president, John Vizzi, manager, who is also a member of the Board of Directors, and Andrew Kiss, recorder and controller, not only participated in the grand anniversary observance but themselves were the recipients of the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Medal, given in conjunction with this event for their long years of steadfast unwavering service to the Association and the Branch they love as (true Verhovay fraternalists.

The entire occasion was of such magnitude as to attract Verhovay prominents and leaders to participate personally.

Branch president Wagner, whose voice betrayed the surge of emotion in his heart, opened the beautiful program by warmly welcoming the gay assembled celebrants and guests. He followed this with the introduction of Elmer Charles, Field Assistant to the National President, as the toastmaster.

Amid tables artistically decorated and set with a delicious variety of Hungarian foods, Toastmaster Charles began his responsible task by calling for the singing of “God Bless America.” The enthusiastic voices of the large group attested to the genuine patriotic feelings of this assemblage.

Next Rev. Joseph Norton, highly' respected Catholic priest, pronounced the words of God’s blessing.

During the course of the dinner which followed Father Norton’s prayer, the soothing melodies of the Veres Brothers’ orchestra added to the enchantment of the delightful celebration.

First speaker was Father Norton, who immediately after his speech had to leave to fulfill an obligation. The good clergyman’s wide acquaintance with the early and chronological1 conditions of the Hungarian immigrants, and the history of Hungary Itself, was so amazingly accurate Wiiat it was a distinct pleasure to hear a non-Hungarian who so well knows the Magyar people.

Next to express himself was the Honorable Litz McGuire, Mayor of Logan. Mayor McGuire greeted the branch and congratulated the three officers on their records. The Mayor let it be known quite emphatically of his gusto for Magyar cooking and [appreciation of Hungarian mlusic. His words provoked applause from •the satisfied listeners.

National Secretary Coloman Révész, who himself is a veteran Verhovay worker, expressed his eloquent felicitations to the branch and to its three honored officers. He requested continued efforts in membership promotion. The National Secretary deservingly received the ovation of the audience.

Now came the awards to the branch officers. Director Louis Vizi, Scalp Level, Pa., interpolated a wealth of humor into his presentation of the Verhovay honors to Branch Manager John Vizzi, fellow Director, and to Recorder-Controller Andrew Kiss. And Branch President Andrew Wagner must have felt especially honored when he accepted the awards from his old country townsmen, Vice President Julius Macker, who traveled the great distance from Wyandotte, Michigan, to honor his old friend.

Gaspar Papp, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, who came from,1 Lincoln Park, Michigan, to attend this grand Verhovay affair, spoke words of praise and good wishes.

A very pleasant announcement was the presentation of $49,000 worth of new certificates by Louis Gall, manager of Branch 482, Beckley, West Virginia, and his wife, the two together with the assistance of Field Supervisor Gus Nagy having accomplished this grand total of new Verhovay business. Present was Mr. Nagy who, as Supervisor of Field II, oversees the West Virginia territory.

Another branch officer, who likewise with his wife and Field Supervisor Nagy sold many dollars worth of Verhovay certificates, was introduced. He is Emery Szucs, manager of Branch 25, Mt. Hope, West Virginia.

Speaking in fervent vein, Field Supervisor Nagy congratulated the Branch 248 and its distinguished officers. He expressed his appreciation for the splendid cooperation received in West Virginia since his becoming Field Supervisor only a few months ago.

Hungarian journalist Andrew Fay Fisher, editor of the “Magyar Bányászlap.” representative of the “Szabadság” and the “Amerikai Magyar Népszava,” addressed his remarks to the celebrating branch, the feted officers and to the coal mining members who constitute a branch majority.

Andrew Dobos, former Verhovay director, now of Columbus, Ohio, said he came “home” to be present with his former fellow coal miners.

Added to. this good will expression were the greetings of Alexander Tarsoly, who was manager of former Branch 350.

This was followed by the introduction of the Detroit, Cleveland and other distant guests.

Entertaining at intervals during the program was the dance group under the direction of Sigismund Buck. The girls, Margaret Brescoach, Helen Sabo, Sylvia Campoy, Helen Copach, Margaret Angalet, Marie’

CALIFORNIA WEDDING

MR. AND MRS. VITO RASO

of the groom. Marion Lepre held the guest book.

During the rites Cosmo Lepre sang “Because,” “Ave Maria” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”

The wedding was celebrated at the Magyar House, where some six hundred guests, relatives and friends, enjoyed a buffet dinner and danced until the early morning hours to the music of the Lakatos orchestra.

The newlyweds went to Catalina Island, famous resort place along the California coast, for their honeymoon.

The bride is employed by the Title and Trust Company and her husband is a draftsman at U. S. Motors.

Mrs. Raso and her mother are members of Branch 525, Los Angeles. The father was a former Verhovay columnist who wrote the series “Sunkist Southern California.”

We wish the bride much happiness and we congratulate the bridegroom.

The sunny skies of Southern California must have shone brighter when beautiful Margaret Isabella Steinmetz, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steinmetz, 4535 Bowman Boulevard, Los Angeles, became the bride of Vito Raso.

The lovely bride, whose photogenic charms could well have been used by the Southern California Chamber of Commerce in its eternal bid to lure more and more visitors to that garden spot, spoke the nuptial words with her bridegroom at Chatto Chapel, in ceremonies performed by the Rev. Gordon M. McKenzie, Congregational minister, Saturday, August 8, 1953, at 7:00 P.M.

Matron of honor was Mrs. Marion Pease, sister of the groom; bridesmaids were Charlene Duff, Diana Wilcut and Nancy Meeker.

Best man was Arthur Knapp; ushers were Roger Lane, Louis Pasquel and Vito Caterino.

Flower girl was Christine Martire. Ring bearer was Tony Pease, nephew

Campoy, Suzanne Varga, Jacqueline Perez, Isabelle Campoy and Mary Elizabeth Perez, were roundly applauded for their terpsichorian accomplishments.

Branch Manager and Director Vizzi, of the honored three, spoke general appreciation near the end of the program.

The Hungarian anthem closed the program of Branch 248, an event that shall live vividly in the memories of all who attended the commemoration and festivities of Branch 248, Monaviile, West Virginia. September 6, 1953.