Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
January 20, 1954 Verhovay The month of December was full of the usual end-of-the-year activity. The Children’s Christmas Party held on the 19th was very successful. The kiddies were entertained With movies and, on leaving, each one received a treat from Santa Claus. We are indebted to Mr. A. G. Anderson who for a number of years has given us his time and projector in showing the films. We are also grateful to William Wanamaker who yearly plays the role of Santa Claus. On December 19th Arthur Nagy and his orchestra entertained the members. That evening was very well attended and everyone had an enjoyable time. Mr. Nagy and his orchestra will make their next appearance at the Home on January 23. As always, members and their guests are cordially invited. For New' Year’s Eve, the orchestra of Tony Kay was engaged. They played to an overflowing crowd. Some of the late comers were disappointed because they could not be accommodated. For the kolbász and sauerkraut supper on this occasion we owe thanks to the officers and the members who prepared tiie kolbász and to the Ladies Auxiliary who served it. BRWCH ELECTION On December 13 Branch 296 held its annual election of officers. A very large number of members attended this meeting. They are to be commended for having elected, such a fine slate of officers. The following will be the officers for 1954: Elected president was John P. Balia; vicepresident, Julius Telegdy; treasurer, Edward Mattie; secretary, Frank Fintor;' controller, Joseph Balia. Trustees elected were Stephen Üveges, Si., George Charles and Alex Toaso. Other trustees who had unexpired terms are Walter Wesoloski, Mike Hoiwath, Andrew Ross and Nick Polombo. Auditors are Joseph Szalai, Joseph Barta and. William Mattie. A note of appreciation is due to the past and out-going officers, who served very faithfully. NEW BUILDING The work on the new building is progressing very nicely. Although we are behind schedule on our completion date., the final result will be well worth the delay. We are now in the process of adding the finishing touches to the building. And as everyone knows, it is the finishing that takes up quite a bit, of time, and it can not be rushed too much. In conjunction with the new building. our membership drive is also making progress. There are still a number of members who have not recommended prospects. These members should submit the names and address of prospective new members to me as soon as possible. Remember that prizes will be awarded. BRANCH MEETINGS The regular branch meetings are held every second Sunday of each month at 4:00 P.M. in the Verhovay Home. Please attend these meetings. MISCELLANEOUS Several of our members have been in the hospital recently. They are Louis Bodnar, Joseph Hegedűs and Mrs. Stephen Üveges, Sr. A very speedy recovery is wished to them all. The members of branch 296 extend their deepest sympathies to William Kay upon the death of his father who passed away on January 6. Report of Deaths FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1953 The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association announces with profound sorrow the death of the following members: Br.Name Age Br.Name Age 3Lango Svlvesterae 84 70Tulai Janos 77 8Keresztesi Janosnc 77 74Petriko Emery Mrs. 61 J3Pek Ferencne 77 91Nagy Imrene 72 J4Alexovics Janos 51 106Gegeny Mrs. Simon 64 14Kish -Sándor A 73 133Hujber John 65 14Szabó Imre 73 137Csuhák József 76 15Horvath John 64 141Dudás Mihály 76 17Glaser Aloysius P 39 187Doroghazi József 67 3.7Horvath Antal 67 200Boczer Stephen 64 17Jacobs Mrs. Thomas 61 226Joczik Joseph 72 17Ondy Mrs John 84 257Simon Mrs. Joseph 65 17Szmogya Janosne 7-i-272 Pegula Andrew 65 27Feyes Mrs. Michael 58 355Eros Mrs. James 65 27Jassik Lukacs 86 361Sonkoly Gabriel 51 36Kaminski Walter 67 376Nagy Rose 38 36Tolnay Geza 70 452Fisher Mrs. George 67 37Szász Antal 70 466Dt France Victor J 28 37Vámosi István 67 488Vargo Mrs. Jos. Sr. 67 40Burian Raymond 65 550Vitalis Alexander 72 43Kara Imre 73 45Papp Elek 63 Total 40 MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Journal The branch 296 Mixed Ten Pin Bowling- League held its drawingon New Year’s Eve. John Fig-ler, Jr., of Creighton, received a $50 bond; Mrs. Andrew Fazekas of New Kensington received, a $25 bond; and the steam iron went to Mary Cathrine Kubaska of Springdale.--------------------------Back From Korea INF. LT. ROBERT L. JOCZIK 2nd. Lt. Robert L. Joczik, after overseas duty in Japan and Korea, where he spent almost a year, returned to T he United States December, 1953. The young officer, who was Platoon Leader of Company K, 223d Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, was in continuous front line action at such critical battle points as Punch Bowl, Vicinity of Luke’s Castie, Mundungni, Bloody and Heartbreak Ridges, etc. He remained unscathed in those terrible battles which often were reduced to individual hand to hand conflicts. ' Lt. Joczik enlisted in the United States Air Force January 4, 1951. He received his indoctrination and basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, later was assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, where he attended the Air Police School. He became an Air Policeman on traffic control. In order to attend Infantry Officer Candidate School, Joczik was discharged from the Air Force. He then went to Infantry basic training •at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and following this attended leadership school. From here the officer candidate was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, at which place lie studied for six months and completed his course as a distinguished graduate. 2nd Lt. Joczik’s first assignment as a new officer was to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he was a machine gun instructor. In January of 1953 he volunteered for Korean duty, receiving7 his shipping out orders the following month. Arriving in the Far East, he was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, and was soon assigned to attend the Chemical, Biological and Radialogical Warfare School in Etajima, near Hiroshima, Japan. Next came Korea and all its horrors for the young officer. He holds the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Eronze Star, Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two campaign stars and the United Nations Medal Lt. Joczik is now on inactive duty. He is a member of Branch 226, McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Quaker City News By JoAnn McLaughlin BRANCH 76, PHILADELPHIA NAMES OFFICERS On Saturday evening-, December 12, Branch 76 held a meeting at 4th Street and Girard Avenue and elected the officers for the year 1954. The members of this branch chose once again the officers that officiated during the past year, and, in speaking- for all of them, I presume it safe to say that the duties of the various offices will be performed to the best of each person’s ability. The officers are as follows; Steve Szemes, Branch Manager Anthony Noel, President Kaimon Mudry, Comptroller Dan Rosenfeld, Recording- Secretary JoAnn McLaughlin, Corresponding Secretary. At the above mentioned^meeting, Frank Cher, Field Supervisor from Trenton, represented the Home Office, and mixed pleasure with business as he paid the branch a visit. It w£s also learned, and quite happily, that the bowling team of Branch 76 will be Well represented ever the Memorial Day holiday, when it travels to New York to act" in fine bowling tradition. Although it may be a trifle early to wish them successive extend early good wishes to the members of our team. Sunday evening, April 18, is the •late that is chosen for the anticipated Verhovay Dance that will be held at the Dalarda. The orchestra, under the direction of John Toth, will be even more warmly received on this future date than in the past, as it has gained a grand reputation for line music. Little more is known concerning this coming event, but as soon as direct news is received, it will be related to all our members and readers. In closing the column of the Quaker City News, may we hope that all members, their families and their friends, enjoyed and will continue to enjoy a happy and prosperous New Yeai. I POWER CITY NEWS r ■ SPRINGDALE, PA. AND VICINITY by Edward A. Mattie Branch 296
