Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 Verhovay Journal September 15, 1954. MOTOR CITY NEWS BRANCH 36 — DETROIT, MICHIGAN By Jolán Lucas The report of the Michigan Verhovay Day Picnic held on Sunday, August 15, 1951 at Handler’s Park in Trenton, Michigan turned out to he a mite more successful than was expected, after cancellation from the original date set for June 20. Had the picnic been held as originally planned, it would not only have been more . successful financially, but honorary guests invited for June were unable to attend as they had other engagements in August. It would seem that the first picnic of •the year to be held by any organization always draws the largest crowds and is more enthusiastically enjoyed by the majority. However, old man Weather, in the guise of Rain-Maker, put his grimy hooks to the event, and the final outcome was just a shade less than expected. There were some very happy people who won themselves a little cash from the door prizes . . 1st prize of $50 went to Steve Bergie, 12642 Woodmont, Detroit. 2nd prize of $25 Prank Kutcher, 720 S. Reid, Detroit. 3rd prize of $25 Mrs. Jean Suzer, 1970 Cabot, Detroit. 4th prize of $10 Frank Magdelanec, on Markese Street, Lincoln Park. 5th prize of $10 Mrs. Joseph Kish, 20214 Yacoma, Detroit. 6th prize of $10 Mr. Paska, 7617 Rosedale, Allen Park. 7th prize of $10 John Bolash of Greyfriars Street, Detroit. 8th prize of $10 Clarence Wright of 17440 Flint Street, Melvindale. We (the Lucas Quartet) weren’t there as we were on vacation, but had planned on attending in June. As I understand it, the Home Office was only represented by our local members of the Board of Directors, Vice-President Julius Macker and family, and Director Richard J. Phillips, both of whom live in the Detroit area. From Pittsburgh arrived Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Charles. I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Charles, who has been roaming in and out of Detroit reorganizing Branch 429 in Dearborn, but I understand he is a personable young man. Next time he is in Detroit I do hope to meet our Field Assistant to the National President. -— Okay ? In passing, it seems to be the general opinion that large organizational picnics on the old-time basis are passe — or in more determined tones, actually out-dated. My own personal remark on large outdoor picnics, and formal banquets, could be summed up in a thimble — just absolutely a pain in the neck. The modern world demands more fast-paced social functions, which can be a great deal more fun, with less of a headache for the various committees. Organizing dances, and buffet dinners for large ci’owds gives a greater ease of maneuverability and fluid movement for the many hundreds of people who are still interested in meeting great numbers of people. As they say, however, every man to his taste! One of the main reasons for lack of interest and attendance at these huge summer functions, or even in wintertime, too, is that so many people are buying their own homos and would rather work in their little back-yards or basement workshops than take time out to go to (a „crowded social affair. Ask around once, when some favorite friends fail to show up at these expected gatherings . . . ! * * V PERSONAL ITEM ... Met the grandest young lady in my latest experimental test of trying to find true fraternalism ... altho it’s callled by apother name. Miss Louise Heck, who is the niece of President Joseph Heck of Branch 36, is secretary on the Central Board of Directors of the Co-operative Dairy Service, Inc. Met Louise at one of the first meetings I attended as a prospective member of the Co-ops, and was amazed at the intelligence, wonderful personality and wholesome philosophy of this pleasant young lady. I quote from the June issue of “CREAM OF THE NEWS”, a young newspaper published by the Co-op Dairy members — (I, too, have been asked to help work on the publication, and I may take them up on it): “Louise Heck joined with Co-op in 1951 and was elected by the Wyandotte district to the Central Board the same year. Every year since, she has been re-elected to the board. Various jobs held include the administration of the Bylaws and the Education Committees. In 1952, she was chosen secretary of the board. This July she will be the Daii'y’s delegate to an Education Conference on Cooperatives at the University of Minnesota.” We certainly are proud to know Miss Heck and we especially are proud of the fact that she is of Hungarian descent. Miss Heck would make a magnificent fraternal member of Verhovay if she could be persuaded to take an active part. We wish her Good Luck! Mrs. JOLÁN LUCAS 12996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte, Michigan AVenue 5-0106. CHICAGO BRANCH NO. 50 SETS CELEBRATION FOR OCTOBER 10 Branch 50, Chicago, Illinois will hold a gala celebration on Sunday, October 10, 1954 at the Liberty Lounge, 817 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois. The event will start with a ifine program beginning at 3 p. m. and will be followed by an honorary banquet supper and dance. The feature of the afternoon progi’am will be the presentation of the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Emblem of the association to Messrs. Alex Korodi, John Matanyi, Joseph Rohaly and Frank Tinich. These loyal veterans of Verhovay service will be the celebrants of thej large fraternal gathering and honors: that will be bestowed upon them will be their just due. National Treasurer John Szalanczy, who worked so hard and for so many years as a member and official of the Chicago branch, prior to his elevation to his present national position, will be the featured speaker of the day. Mr. Szalanczy’si presence will no doubt add much to the significance of the occasion and will mean an influx of his many fine friends to have the honor of meeting and speaking with him. Also scheduled to attend this very; promising fraternal event is Elmer Charles, Field Assistant to the National President. Mr. Charles has performed yeoman work in Chicago, especially for Branch 50, and through his efforts Chicago is now returning to its former very enviable position of importance in the membership field. It was Mr. Charles who ■selected and trained the present fulltime bi'anch manager, Mr. Frank T. Kajdi who is doing very well in his new position of Distinct Manager. All Chicago and area Verhovay members and friends should attend this celebration, arrangements can be handled through District Manager Frank T. Kajdi, 11443 South Michigan Avenue, telephone CO 4-3718, or through any one of the branch officers. Remember the date: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1954, 3 P. M. Remember the place: LIBERTY LOUNGE, 817 92nd Street, Chicago. OUTING ENJOYED BY BRANCH 383 NATIONAL PRESIDENT GIVES AWARD A pleasingly successful gathering of Buffalo and area Verhovayans added another social and fx-aternal chapter in Verhovay events when the members of Branch 383. Buffa'o, New York, and their guests, picnicked on Sunday, July 15. 1954, at Orchard Park in Tonawanda, New York. Delicious food, refreshing drinks and the acceptable music of the Steve Balint orchestra played their respective parts in making the day a very Verhovay and convivial one. To this the particular services of District Manager Kalman Erdeky and Bi’anch 383 President Joseph Taylor, with the aid of volunteered assistance by committees and members, made the affair especially smooth in its program. High light of the day was the coming of National President John Bencze and his presentation of the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Medal to Michael Nagy, President Cleveland Verhovay Day Warm Gathering Verhovay Officers Attend Other speakers were Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus, Ladislaus Sirchich, organizer in the Cleveland district,» Cleveland Councilman Jack) P. Russell and Emery Készéi, president of Branch 45, Cleveland. The introductory words were made by Joseph Barry, ITogram Chairman. Closing remarks were by Emery Kovács, President of Branch 14. A telegram of - greeting was sent) by Vice President Julius Macker of Detroit who was unable to join in the Branch 14 annual outing, an event which this year numbered a very large assemblage of Verhovayans, their guests and their friends. Noted among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bársony, professional Pittsburgh entertainers. Joseph Bársony is a master of dancing while his wife, Margaret Bársony, who was the principal entertainer at 1953 National Verhovay Fellowship Days in Toledo, is a Hungarian singing star who has made recordings. Cleveland Verhovay Day, 1954, was one of the finest Verhovay social and fraternal occasions ever to be held in that great Verhovay center. ----------os-1 <k&----------Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, one of the largest branches in the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, held its grand yearly Verhovay Day Picnic on Sunday, August 29, 1954, at popular Alexander Grove on Sagamore Road. Approximatelly 1,000 members and friends attended! The joyous affair was spiced by the music of Frank Gyürke and his orchestra, the songs of Ilonka Majoros and Barna Szarvas, she singing the “Vei’hovay Induló”, and the recordings played by Charles Helwig. Taking part in the festivities werei four high Verhovay officers, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Vice President, Director Coloman Kolozsvary, National Auditor John Sabo and General Counsel Gay B. Banes. These officers spoke well as they in turn addressed words of Verhovay praise, ■inspiration and admonition to the audience. of Branch 290, Depew, New York, for long and faithful service. Mr. Nagy’s fellow branch officers and members witnessed the sentimental occasion and they were joined by the Lackawanna group of officers and members, with, of course, the cordial welcome of host Bi’anch 383. In his usual good Hungarian style, National President Bencze lustily congratulated Michael Nagy for his fine Verhovay service and spoke sentimentally to the honoi’ed recipient of Verhovay’s highest awards. Branch President Nagy accepted humbly and with deep emotion expressed his appreciation. National President Bencze himself was the l'ecipient of a barrage of congi-atulations after the formalities. The members gathered around the popular National Px-esident tó wish him well on this his twenty-fifth year as officer of our Association, which event is now pushing another Vei’hovay membership campaign to significant success. CALL YOUR RED CROSS TODAY/ * NATIONAL BLOOD PROGRAM * CONTRIBUTE) AS A PUBLIC SERVICE
