Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
June 16, 1954. Verhovay VERHOVAY OFFICERS GREET NEW YORK CITY COMMISSIONER OF NATIONALITIES The Honorable Michel Cieplinski, Commissioner of Nationalities of the City of New York, is pictured above with three Verhovay officers, National Secretary Coloman Revesz, Vice President Dr. Andrew Kovács and Director Aloysius C. Falussy. Director Falussy introduced Commissioner Cieplinski to the large crowd of bowlers just before the tournament got under way. VERHOVAY SPORT CLUB BANQUET Observations by JOSEPH J. HORVATH The five year anniversary banquet of the Verhovay Sports Club was a grand success. There were two other affairs, one a 50 year and the other a 45 year anniversary. The competition was keen, but the committee worked hard. About 275 people attended. Toastmaster John Sabo, Verhovay National Auditor opened the festivities. Everything he handled was done with finesse. In our estimation, he is outstanding as a national officer of our Association. Betty Knapp, banquet chairman, made introductory remarks, then turned over the affair to master of ceremonies Sabo. Mr. Sabo, introduced Dr. Andrew Kovács, Verhovay Vice President, wrho praised the Club for its many activities and wished it well for the future. Next Verhovay Director Coloman Kolozsvary spoke. He promised his moral support to this fine organization. A brief history of the Verhovay Sports Club was given by Joseph M. Toth, who also read a list of delegates present. Joseph J. Horvath, who was nominated as state representative at the primaries of May 4th, was introduced as the first president of the Verhovay Sports Club. The master of ceremonies urged the Verhovayans to continue their support of member Joseph J. Horvath by uniting next November 2 in electing him to the state legislature. Speaking in Hungarian was James Kovács, President of Branch 14. The National Anthem and several other numbers were sung by Ilonka Majoros. The Viola Schoulen WEWS Star Babies of TV put on a show that was worth the price of the dinner. We saw Emery Keszie, president of Branch 45. With him was Bertalan Kalman manager of the same branch, and Mrs. Toth, Social Club president of Branch 45. There was Mrs. Jimmy Gall of Branch 361, and Branch 366 was represented by the Torda family, Eddie, Jake, Louie and Louise, also by Andy Bakos. We saw Gabriel Molnár and his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bela Kastan, Mr. and Mrs. Géza Hegedűs, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Kepes, Joseph Kepes, Sr., and Charles May, representing the St. John’s Sport Club. Frank Oravis, president of the Sports Club .took a bow. His family was busy. Helen Oravis was waiting on table with her daughter Virginia. Joseph Bary, controller of the Verhovay Home and chairman of the Entertainment Committee of Branch 14, was there. Mr. and Mrs. John Bosway were sitting with a couple from St. Louis, Missouri, who were celebrating their golden wedding. Busy as bees were George and Adeline Bubonic. We saw the Marsons, Florence and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Beres, Mike Yurko, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, former managers of the home who were helping at the bar and kitchen, Oscar Federau, wearing an apron much too large for him, Tony Pinter, selling refreshments to table customers, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oralik, who promised a house warming to the “gang,” and sitting at the same table were Mrs. Krabacz, Mrs. Ihász, Mrs. Joseph Szalay and Mrs. Leslie J. Dus. We saw Ann Biro Balogh with her children. And the list keeps reading Betty Domos, the Lusciks, Bert and Marge, Mrs. Molnár from University Heights, Ohio, Mrs. Kolozsvary, Terry Gutka and Jake Torda, who were lovey-doveys (when’s the big event, Jake?), and, last but not least, Mrs. Ann Pinter who, in our opinion, is one of the finest club members, one that any organization would be quite proud of. She sold advertisements, tickets, did all the paper work for the banquet and contacted people. The club owes her a vote of thanks, expense money for her time and head aches, for a job well done. The vice president closed the banquet. On behalf of the Verhovay Sports Club, we thank National Auditor John Sabo for having come to Cleveland and for his excellent role as toastmaster of the event. Mr. Sabo was very gracious and made many friends for the Sports Club and Verhovay. Journal PAGE 5 FORTY AND EIGHT NEW YORK'S NEWS AND YIEWS After hunting high and low and throughout the Hotel Commodore, we finally located our favorite reporter and we hope yours, soaking two very 'tired feet in Long Island Sound! The following conversation took place: Us — Margie, your article is due in on the fourth. Margie — Yeah? Us — On the 4th — today’s the 1st. M — Yeah? Us — All you have to do is type it up, and you don’t need feet for that! Margie -— Oh — is that so — and who’s got hands to type with — think I’ve been looking for clams in this water? Look — I danced until, my feet fell off — shook hands with 999 people, and I’m just going to sit here and soak hands and feet and maybe the old bean too! And so, • dear readers, herein lies our tale of woe — When we finally took leave of our reporter, she was heard to mumble something about Toledo — and I guess we shall just have to wait until our next issue to hear from her . Meanwhile, Branch 48 THANKS YOU ALL for making our affair the hug'e success it was, and thanks to Mrs. Boszilkov for her portraits of the Verhovay gentlemen, and until June 20th, which is the day of the Verhovay picnic at the Bronx Magyar Park, we remain Fraternally yours, JOSEPH TOMA Ghost Writer Branch 189 Youths Win Laurels ALLIANCE, OHIO WILLIAM BUZOGÁNY A senior at Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio, William Buzogány will receive his bachelor of science degree in June, and is the winner of a $500 scholarship in the College of Medicine at the University of Rochester, N. Y. , William, who is a member of a number of clubs and fraternities, is the son of Verhovay members Mr. and Mrs. Mike Buzogány, 605 E. State Street, Alliance. The scholarship is for the first year and is renewable for another year provided the scholastic standing is maintained. The young man plans to follow the profession of medicine. MARLENE PISONI We are sorry that we do not have a picture of Miss Pisoni, charming and talented airman third class in the U.S. Air Force, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leno Pisoni, E. State Rd., Alliance. Marlene is looking forward to a six months singing tour of Air Force bases throughout the world, which will come as a reward for having won the World-Wide Finals of the Air Force Talent Contest held at Sampson Air Force Base, N. Y. She went to the finals as a vocal contest winner at Keesler Base in Mississippi, where she is stationed, and at the regional contest in Chicago. Winners were presented silver Oscars. Miss Pisoni is obviously headed for a fine career in singing. GEORGE BALOGH Another Verhovay member studying at Mount Union College is George Balogh. George was one of two students receiving first year French awards. Given to outstanding first year French students, the award consists of a copy of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” He lives with his wife, Joan, and daughter, Karen Lee, at 739 S. Linden Avenue, Alliance. NEW YORK CITY’S OFFICIAL GREETER Commissioner James J. O’Brien, personal representative of Mayor Robert F. Wagner, extended a warm welcome to all Verhovay members at the Victory Dinner. He enjoyed himself so much that he stayed till the very end.
