Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
VICTORY DINNER and DANCE-SATURDAY 6 P.M.-MAY29 March 17, 1954. Verhovay Journal PAGE 3 CLEVELAND MAYOR JOINS VERHOVAY Anthony J. Celebrezze, Cleveland-, Ohio’s new Mayor, is the latest public figure to become a member of Branch 14 the large Cleveland branch noted for its outstanding members in civic and political life. Above the popular Mayor receives his Verhovay membership certificate from Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus of-Cleveland, who manages Branch 14. To the left of the Field Supervisor is Emry Kovach, President of Branch 14; to the right of' Mayor Celebrezze are Judge Louis Petrash of Cleveland, Verhovay Director Coloman Kolozsvary, Cleveland, and Joseph Szalay, Cleveland, a former vice-president of Verhovay. Apparently it is good for the Cleveland mayors to join Verhovay and Branch 14. Justice Harold H. Burton of the Supreme Court, Governor Frank Lausche of Ohio and United States Senator Thomas Burke are former Cleveland mayors and they are members of Branch 14. Other notables in Branch 14 are Judges Louis Petrash, Julius Kovachy, Andrew Kovachy, Joseph Stearns, County Commissioner Henry W. Speeth and Police Prosecutor August Bessenyey . WE WELCOME YOU, MAYOR CELEBREZZE, INTO VERHOVAY! * QUAKER CITY NEWS Branch 76 Philadelphia, Pa.- By Joann McLaughlin ~~--------— SI■Ó si ■I■I ■s! —ti NEWS From the Field TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: The next issue of the Verhovay Journal will be published on Wednesday. April 21, 1954. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication in that issue until the closing date, April 14. Articles and other long contributions must be on the desk of the editor no later than April 7. If possible, contributions should be typewritten, on ONE SIDE of the paper only, DOUBLE SPACED, and NOT TOO LONG. Contributions must be signed by the contributors. Address all contributions to EDITOR, VERHOVAY JOURNAL, 43« FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Branch 15 • CHICAGO, 111. MEETING DATE The REGULAR meetings of Branch 15 are held the THIRD SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH, 3:00 P. M., in the Blue Room of the Lions Building, 4306 West North Ave. The mailing of reminder postal cards has been discontinued. Please read the Verhovay Journal for Branch 15 announcements. The members of Branch 15 are urged to attend all the meetings. Branch 17 LORAIN, Ohio NOTICE The Lorain office, 2938 Pearl Ave., will be closed from May 23 to June 7, 1954,-at which time the branch manager will be on vacation and 1954, National Verhovay Fellowship Days will take place in New- York City. The regular branch meeting in June will be held on the 13th, the usual time and place. Fraternally, Tibor Messinger Asst. Dist. Mgr. Branch 21, St. Stephen’s YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO OFFICIAL NOTICE Stephen Mislay, 528 Dorothy Ave., Youngstown, Ohio, on March 1, 1954 was appointed manager of St. Stephen’s Branch 21 to succeed Joseph Danish. The members of this branch are urged to cooperate with Branch Manager Mislay. The HOME OFFICE Branch 36 . DETROIT, MICH. CHILDREN’S DAY Sunday, March 28, beginning at 3:00 P. M., at the former Verhovay home, 8005 West Jefferson Avenue, will be held CHILDREN’S DAY. Parents who have talented youngsters and would like to see their children participate in the program, please contact District Manager Stephen Lukacs, 3038 S. Liddesdale Ave., Detroit 25, or call Warwick 8-2317, or leave word at the Verhovay district office, 8005 West Jefferson Ave. These talented youngsters are invited from all Detroit and Dearborn area branches, and contact for their participation should be made AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. After the program, which is FREE to all members and their guests, refreshments will be given the children. LET’S SHOW OUR CHILDREN A GOOD TIME! Fraternally, Joseph Heck, President Stephen Lukacs, District Mgr. and Mgr. Br. 36 Jolán Lukacs, Publicity Agent Branch 37 CHICAGO, ILL. PICNIC Sunday, July 18, beginning at 2:00 P. M., in the gardens of Liberty Hall, 817 East 92d St. Roast pig, sausage and drinks will be served. Music by the Szepesi Union orchestra. Fraternally, Stephen Szekely President Branches 37, 74, 96 CHICAGO SOUTH SIDE OFFICIAL NOTICE Frank T. Kajdi was appointed district manager on March 1, 1954. Mr. Kajdi will manage Branches 37, 74, 96, which branches will merge under one number. The district office will be at 11441-3 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111., in Room 1. Official hours: Monday: 7:00 to 9:00 P. M.; Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. The members are urged to cooperate with District Manager Kajdi. The HOME OFFICE Branch 43 BROWNSVILLE, PA. NEW BRANCH MANAGER Emery Benko, 207 Sycamore St., Brownsville, Pa. Branch 45 CLEVELAND, OHIO REPORT Branch 45 has initiated a revived social and fraternal life within the branch. At a recent meeting it wras decided to follow every business meeting with a social Accordingly, more than 100 members were present at the recent card party. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Készéi, Mrs. Szabó, Mrs. Drotos, Mrs. Vincze, Mrs. Brassai, Mrs. Szucs and Mrs. Deli. Within the branch a group has been formed called the “New- Americans,” who have been in this country only a few years. The branch plans to have interesting speakers, show movies, etc. The members of Branch 45 are urged to give full participation to the branch activities. Fraternally, Coloman Bertalan Trav. Dist. Mgr.—Br. Mgr. Branch 107 ELYRIA, OHIO NOTICE The Lorain office, 2938 Pearl Ave., will be closed from May 23 to June 7, 1954, at which time the branch manager will be on vacation and 1954 National Verhovay Fellowship Days will take place in New York City. The regular branch meeting in June will be held on the 13th, the usual time and place. Fraternally, Tibor Messinger Asst. Dist. Mgr. Branch 448 AVELLA, PA. NEW BRANCH MANAGER Samuel Geresti, Box 74, Avella, Pa. As the month of April draws closer, the anticipated Grand Easter Ball to be held on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1954, is being prepared for with the usual pomp and circumstance. Branch Tfj will hold this dance in conjunction with the Dalárda, 4th Street and Girard- Avenue. All the members who attended the previous dance, which was graced by John Toth and his orchestra, will realize the joyful time they will have again, since we have had the good fortune of obtaining the same orchestra. To add sparkle to the gay festivities, there will be a dance and popularity contest, with prizes for those who win. The dances by which the contestants will be judged are the csárdás, waltz and fox trot. Dancing will commence at eight Branch 482 BECKLEY, W. .VA. BOWLING The Women’s Bowling Team of Branch 482 took part in the West Virginia Bowling Tournament at Charleston, W. Va., March 13-14, 1954. The team bowled at 9:00 P. M. the 13th and 1:00 P. M. the 14th. Captain of Branch 482’s Women’s Bowling Team is Miss Mary Zuchick. Scores will appear in the next issue. o’clock P. M., and the admission to all members is $1.00. We feel quite sure that all our members will want to spend Easter Sunday evening together in the cheery atmosphere of the Dalárda, enjoying music played by the best and an evening’s entertainment prepared to exceed all previous records. To all our members, may we say that you must make it a point to keep evening of April 18 open so that you may spend it together with all your friends at the Dalárda. The bowling team of Branch 76 is preparing to journey to New York over the Memorial Day holiday to compete in the yearly bowling tournament. More information will be given concerning this trip in a later issue of the Verhovay Journal. We know our bowling team will return home with honors for Branch 76, or in all respects, a job “well done.” 1954 RED CROSS CAMPAIGN
