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

1953 / Verhovay Journal

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CLEVELAND VERHOVAYAN HONORED

November 18, 1953____________________________ VerhoVüy

Payment of Interest and Principal On Certificate Loans Should Be Made At Once .

All the members who have loans on their membership certificates should make every effort to make interest and principal payments thereon immediately, so that these payments be reported by the branch managers, preferably on the November, 1953 monthly reports.

It is especially important that these payments reach the Home Office before the end of the year to assure their immediate credit. Consequently, the interest for the year 1954 will be figured on a lesser loan balance.

We repeat that all the members having these loans should contact their branch manager so as to make the loan payments in time for crediting on the November, 1953 monthly report.

Verhovay Tournament and Fellowship Days Awarded to New York — May 28-29,1954

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go to New York City, and that is why it is seeking the best locations for the headquarters and the bowling, within easy distance to the entertainment and cultural spots. Tentative arrangements have been madei with both the hotel and the bowiing establishment that are the choice of the Committee. However, the National Executive Tournament Committee feels that the names of the hotel and the bowling site should not be made known until after all contracts are signed, which should be within the near future. In the next issue of our official organ, this big, important informtion shall be passed on to the members.

It was somewhat difficult for the Committee to make its rounds in New York because of an unexpected, sudden, day-long snow storm which hit not only New York but the entire eastern section of the country. If our members could have seen the Committee members as they faithfully worked under these unfavorable weather conditions, planning for a superb tournament, etc., they would have been deeply moved with appreciation. But not only the efforts of this official body are made' known, but the loyalty and cooperation of the members of Branch 48, who challenged the storm to appear at the meeting called by the branch for its regular monthly meeting and to receive the members of the National Executive Tournament Committee.

When the regular business of Branch 48 was completed, President of Branch 48 Albert Ibos called upon Vice President and Chairman Dr. Andrew Kovács and National Auditor and Tournament Administrator John Sabo to speak to the members. These two officers and their fellow officer, Director Albert Ibos, officially announced the tournament site, and in detail the proposed program was put before the membership of Branch 48. The interest, the enthusiasm and the pride with which the entire program was adopted by Branch 48 can not be exaggerated. It was simply amazing how all the members so willingly accepted this splendid decision of the Board of Directors. Director Aloysius Falussy, who is a member of Branch 48, spoke in the name of Branch 48 and made one of the finest appeals for cooperation of all members in this titanic undertaking. Director Falussy’s speech of acceptance in behalf of the members of Branch 48 was so stirring and filled with such enthusiasm that it carried everyone in the great task before the promised

largest tournament in Verhovay history.

Many of the members attending lare regular bowlers who have participated "in previous Verhovay tournaments. These same members let it be known of their intention to enter more teams the coming year. The National Executive Tournament Committee has reason to believe that there will be many additional teams from Eastern Verhovay cities, and with the great influx from the other sections, the coming tournament will see the greatest number of men and women teams ever gathered together for a national Verhovay event. Our columnist — and a good bowler — J. J. Horvath of Cleveland, Ohio (see Verhovay Watchtower elsewhere in this issue) already has predicted that “there will be more than a hundred teams”! He further states that “it’s about time the East received this recognition.”

All the members attending the Branch 48 meeting immediately were appointed to a Special Committee to begin working on the big job before them. It was heart-warming to the members of the National Executive Tournament Committee to know that no one asked to be excused from the new committee. Everyone of (them indicated a willingness to do everything and anything necessary to make this event a grand success.

Plans will be made for the J. Macker — L. Vizi New Membership Campaign in New York to be under the guidance of Field Supervisor Joseph Toma, F. I. C. Also, work will get started soon on the solicitation of advertising for the Verhovay tournament album, always a big hit with our members.

The National Executive Tournament Committee appreciated the kindness of the officers and the members of Branch 48, and it here expresses the sincere thanks, not only of itself, but in behalf of the Board of Directors and the National Officers,for the many nice promises made by the members of Branch 48 to work ALL OUT for next year’s great affair.

In the next issue of the Verhovay Journal we will make important announcements concerning the tournament, and we will have stories and pictures showing New York City in all its splendor and all its gaiety. Never before have we had such a wonderful fraternal event lined up for our members, and we feel certain that everyone will want to make this trip to the East.

James Készéi, veteran Verhovay member and branch officer for the past thirty years, was given joint honors by Branch 45 and the Association Sunday, October 25, 1953, in the hall of the West Side Hungarian Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio.

The afternoon banquet for the popular Cleveland Verhovayan of Branch 45, whose loyal work over a period of three decades has made him widely known and recognized, was attended by a large number of fellow Verhovay members, officers of the Association and friends.

Feature honor of the affair was the award of the Illustrious Citation land Gold Emblem to the veteran branch officer, an honor conferred by the Board of Directors on those who have served meritoriously and for many years the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association.

The presence of National President John Bencze, who conferred the1 Association award on Mr. Készéi, Vice President Dr. Andrew Kovács and Director Coloman Kolozsvary, both of Cleveland, and Director Louis Vizi of Scalp Level, Pennsylvania, gave an air of official importance tq the event. Also attending were Anthony J. Celebrezze, candidate for Mayor of Cleveland, and Judge Louisi Petrash of Cleveland.

The celebration was opened by Joseph Drotos, president of Branch 45, who greeted the guests. Mr. Drotos then called upon Louis A. Bodnar to act as toastmaster.

The American and Hungarian national anthems, sung by Mrs. Flora Toth Bailey with the piano accompaniment of Mrs. George Gazdik, followed.

District Manager Coloman Bertalan. who manages Branch 45, spoke a eulogy in the name of Branch 45 to further honor veteran James Készéi, staunch Verhovayan of Cleveland.

Rev. Gabriel Brachna offered the prayer of thanksgiving before the

The forty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Branch 91, Akron, Ohio, was celebrated on Sunday, October 11, 1953 at the Akron Hungarian Home.

To these festivities were added the honors conferred on Bela Takacs, who for thirty years has been president of Branch 91, and award made to William Bodosy, branch vice president.

Both branch officers received the Illustrious Citation annd Gold Emblem for their long, dutiful Verhovay service.

The triple celebration, so to speak, was attended not only by people from Akron but by out of town guests and representatives of branches in other cities including non-member guests, both American and Hungarian.

Representing the Association were Vice President Julius Macker of Detroit and Director Coloman Kolozsvary of Cleveland, the formed presenting the Verhovay award to branch vice president Bodosy, the latter to branch president Takacs.

Among the speakers and wellwishers were Arpad Tarnocy, Akron Hungarian publisher- editor, and John L. Smith, who warmly praised the local and national endeavors of our Association.

Verhovay officials who were prebanquet, and the assemblage of happy guests enjoyed the delicious dinner prepared by a group of enthusiastic women.

During the banquet Mr. Készéi, at whose side sat his devoted wife, heard the salutations of variousi speakers, among them Attorney Gustave Bessenyey, who represented the mayor and the city, A. J. Celebrezze, candidate for mayor, Stephen W. Kormendy, Vice President Dr. Andrew Kovach, Judge Louis Petrash, Director Coloman Kolozsvary, Director Louis Vizi, Joseph Muzslay, Emery Kovács, George Deli and Michael Mozser.

The thrill of reception could be read on Mr. Keszei’s face as National President Bencze presented him with the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Emblem. Added to this joy was the gift of his beloved Branch 45, presented by George Deli. Mr. Készéi was observed restraining his deep emotion.

The toastmaster read the telegram of felicitation sent from the Detroit members and signed by Vice President Julius Macker and other Detroit Verhovay officers.

Interesting was the brief but full story of James Készéi as related by Director Kolozsváry, who introduced the members of the honored guest’s family.

The musical selections of Mrs. Flora Toth Bailey and Stephen Wegling lent real entertainment and variety.

Mention is made of Mrs. Joseph Vincze, Mrs. John Ignatz, Mrs. Joseph Brassay, Mrs. Louis Balogh, Mrs. Coloman Bertalan, Mrs. Flora Toth Bailey and Mrs. Daniel Szucs, who prepared the tasteful banquet, and Eugene Pachtler, whose pastries enhanced the delights of the dinner.

Branch 45 publicly thanks all those who helped make the Készéi affair the success it was, and tenders special thanks to Charles Helwig for his fine work in operating the loud speaker system.

sent as guests included Director Michael Korosy of Alliance, Ohio, Field Assistant to the President Elmer Charles, of the Home Office, Field Supervisor Leslie Dus, Cleveland, Ohio, and Field Supervisor Gabriel Nameth of Youngstown, Ohio.

Singing the American and Hungáriák national anthems and other numbers was Mrs. Helen Majoros Palasics.

Mrs. Stephen Mezo and her aids were roundly applauded for their fine culinary efforts and success, while Stephen Mezo, Sr. expertly handled the bar..

Special credit for the highly, successful Branch 91 celebration goes to its branch manager, Stephen Mezo, Jr.., who planned the eventi and worked hard to see it through.

The forty-fifth anniversary of Branch 91 and the honored officers of that Akron branch deserve the plaudits so recently given them.

ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED BY BRANCH 91 AND MEMBERS HONORED