Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1954 / Verhovay Journal

Verhovay

AT BRUSSELS MEETING

Judge John S. Gonas of South Bend, Indiana is pictured, left, with Judge Walter H. Beckham of Miami, Florida, in session at the International Congress held in Brussels, Belgium July 15-20, 1954. Judge Beckham was chairman of the American Delegation.

The South Bend judge, a member of Branch 132 of the same city, was one of the five delegates representing The United States at this meeting.

Judge Gonas was accompanied by Mrs. Gonas and their two sons. After the conference they visited eight countries.

Verhovay Watchtower

By JOSEPH J. HORVATH — Cleveland, Ohio

We should like to call to your attention that November 2, 1954 will be election day in Ohio, and in somd other states too.

Verhovay members and their

friends should exercise their option to vote because that is good citizenship.

You participate in your government indirectly by voting for men and women of integrity who shall by this virtue truly represent you. Blaming a politician for the way the county, state or nation is conducted is the refuge of the lazy and incompetent citizen. It is the most common and the most convenient way for all of us who offer pretexts for our failing to vote at all or vote intelligently. You MUST be a LIVING part of your government — by VOTING.

The democratic process is not something that of itself operates. You can not throw a switch to elect a man or a woman, then sit back saying you have government. There is no such thing as mass production in government function, no way of passing the responsibility for government on to the product of your vote: the office ho der. You, the citizen, shall receive from the office holder only what you give him in attention and alertness to his mistakes.

The following Verhovay members are candidates for various offices in the State of Ohio:

Governor Frank J. Lausche, up for reelection, a good and capable governor who has proved that by his record, and we sincerely wish him thd best of luck;

United States Senator Thomas A. Burke, former Mayor of Cleveland for nine years, having an excellent background as mayor and as senator (Emil Burtunek, former state senator, is Senator Burke’s secretary) ;

John Smith, candidate for Congress, from the 14th Ohio Congressional District, a capable man;

Judge Andrew Kovatchy, candidate for probate judge;

Joseph J. Horvath, (yours truly), for state representative, who has been active for many years in Verhovay circles, who would appreciate very much if each and every Ver hovayan in Cleveland and in Cuyahoga County would vote for him and would contact their friends and neighbors in his behalf.

DON’T FORGET: Tuesday, November 2. 1954 is ELECTION DAY.

We met Judge Louis Petrash at the barber shop of Joseph Szalay and, believe it or not, judge does get trimmed in a barber shop! The judge! Und Joe are cronies.

Bert Stofcho passed away recently. We knew him to be a gentleman and |.i real sport. Our condolence to his family.

We noticed Mary Toth, wife of Gene, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pinter and John Beres bowling at A1 Gamin’s Colony Recreation. Mrs. Mary Bodnar is at the Boulevard Alleys on Fridays.

There are several Verhovay members working in the office of John J. Carney, Cuyahoga County auditor who is a candidate again. He is •a veteran of World War II and a former state representative. He is honest and efficient. The tax payer is given courteous treatment when at his office. We recommend him

Joseph A. Kadar, probation officer, is coach of the Verhovay Branch 14 soccer team. He has high hopes for Lis players.

Judge Joseph Stearns, in traffic court, is so busy that he forgets about lunch some days.

Judge Edward Feighan is campaigning for his brother, Michael Feighan, congressman from the 20th Ohio Congressional District on Cleveland’s West Side. Seeking reelection, Michael has a splendid record in Congress.

We also recommend Joseph Gorman for county commissioner, Judge William K. Thomas for Common Pleas Court, instrumental in stamping out gambling in Geauga County. The

Journal -----------judge is now in Cuyahoga County. Good luck.

Joseph Hegedűs, Sr., former president of Branch 14, is a .Democi’atic committeeman in the 16th Ward, Cleveland, Ohio.

We met Marie Torda at Euclid Beach Park at a steer roast. Marie is employed there, looks the pictura of health. I had to settle for a hot dog in lieu of a steer sandwich. We' .also met Paul Bolesic and his two children, both girls of attraction. Paul was looking for a dining place ,to take his daughters.

We had seen Dorothy Kastan and her sister Betty practicing dance steps which they presented at the St. John’s Hungarian Greek Catholic Sick Benefit Society grape festival Sunday, September 26th.

Pete Petrovich was a pitcher for Branch 366 when the branch had a ball team in the beginning. I think Steven A. Jakab, funeral director, was president at that time.

Louis Városi was in Branch 366 when he was inducted into the Army during the war in Europe. He was .'.hen in the Reserves.

Dr. Andrew Kovács, Verhovay Vice President, is a man of boundless energy. His appearance at any Verhovay doing is greeted with applause and good will. The doctor is doing an excellent service here in Cleveland.

Emery Keszie, president of Branch 45, in the West Side of Cleveland, is an official in the Hungarian Democratic League. We have heard that this organization may hold a meeting at the Lorain-Fulton Theater next year, along the lines of the Moreland Theater meeting on the East Side. I believe the league can do it. How about it, Emery?

Before I close, I quote these two proverbs:

The broad minded see the truth /in different religions, the nar*row 'minded see only the differences.

— Chinese Proverbs

A single conversation across the

table with a wise man is better than 'ten years mere study of books.

— Chinese Maxims Ex animo:

JOSEPH J. HORVATH C/O Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio

On Sat. evening Sept. 25, 1954, the season’s opening dance was held at the Dalarda, 1144 North Fourth St., and it proved very successful. The turnout was not a capacity crowd in the early part of the evening, but what pleased everyone was the greater number of young men and women attending. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Gus Didrincz, played well, beginning the festivities with “You, You, You” and “Wanted.”

American mu.sic was combined with Hungarian music to keep everyone happy, and by the looks of things' everyone was completely satisfied. In all respects, the orchestra, in my humble opinion, was well liked because of the variety of music played. The crowd lingered on till the wee hours of the morning, reluctant, it seemed, to start for home.

I. think we all can.be proud of our opening dance and hope that

October 20, 1954.

Gizella Stefurosky, of Home Office, Bride

If on her wedding day Miss Gizella Stefurosky had suddenly experienced the occult power of telepathy, she would have sensed, on that (eventful day of her life, powerful messages of affection and wellwishing from the minds of her fellow workers and the National Officers in the Home Office, thought moving in celerity to where she was pronouncing her nuptial vows some fifty miles away.

Gizella, truly a kind of person everyone loves for her good nature, was married to Stephen Dudrik the morning of Tuesday, September 14, 1954, in St. Emory’s Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Officiating at the rites was her brother, the Rev. Julius Stefurosky, Pastor of St. Emory’s.

Matron of honor was Mrs. Julius Evans and her husband was best man. They are relatives of the bridegroom.

A breakfast was given at which (the members of the immediate families of the bride and bridegroom, relatives and friends joined to fete Wie happy pair.

Verhovay representation was made by National President John Bencze, who expressed the best wishes of the Home Office and the Association. The National President was accompanied by Mrs. Bencze. Also present were Traveling District Manager John Fulop, Sr. and Mrs. Fulop.

For their honeymoon the newlyweds traveled to the mecca of the just-married, to Niagara Falls, and ito Canada and other points.

They are now living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Dudrik, Gizella we mean, holds the record for the longest) service at the Home Office. She is manager of Branch 277, Pittsburgh. Her mother is the widow of Andrew Stefurosky, who for many years was secretary of Branch 277 and was succeeded by his daughter.

Congratulations and best wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dudrik!

this is just an example of the future dances to come.

The bowling league is in full operation now meeting every Friday evening. It shows every promise of blossoming into a great league and really bringing home the cup from 'the bowling tournament. Those who (made promises to attend bowling every Friday evening seem to have kept their promises and, for this ./reason, we of branch 76 have high hopes. All the bowlers are in fine shape and will be much better after ■some hard practice, so even if it is early in the season, we all say: wGOOD LUCK.”

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