Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
December 15, 1954. Verhovay Journal PAGE 7 Pictorial High Lights of Toma Affair (Highlight Photo by Keviczky) NEW YORK FIELD SUPERVISOR HONORED Awarded Verhovay Testimonial It was a magnificent show of affection when his fellow branch members, other Verhovayans, Verhovay officers, society and press representatives, churchj leaders, whole families and well-wishing friends turned out to honor New York’s very popular Hungarian American, figure and one of the leaders in the Magyar life of the nation’s largest city, Joseph Toma, at a testimonial1 banquet held Saturday, November 13, 1954 in the hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 233 East 116; Street. This splendid tribute was pqid the Supervisor of Field VI and Manager of Branch 48, New York City, for his 15 years of devoted and loyal service to the organization he truly loves — the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. It indeed was honor to whom honor is due as the grateful Verhovayans assembled to fete Joseph Toma, F. I. C. Fraternal Insurance Counsellor). Augmenting this grand event was the participation of National President .John Bencze, while the fellow Branch members of Field Supervisor Toma, Albert Ibos, Verhovay Director and President of the branch, and Verhovay Director Aloysius C. Falussy joined in the commemoration. Director Ibos assumed the toastmaster position, a role in which hd has many past successes. The program opened with the singing of the National Anthem and the Hungarian Anthem by Miss Margaret Emody, New York Hungarian singer. She was joined vocally by 'the hundreds of people in the audience. Later her pleasing voice in Magyar songs interspersed the performance. Featured speaker was National President Bencze who lavishly eulogized the 15 fine years given by Joseph Toma for the propagation and success of Verhovay. The National President reviewed the Verhovay career of this true fraternalist committed to the cause of Verhovay. Other speakers called upon by the toastmaster included Mrs. Victor Orbán, president of the Verhovay Ladies’ Club, Dr. Bela Mark and Field Supervisor Frank J. Cher of Trenton, New Jersey. Perhaps the high light of the program was the presentation of the Illustrious Citation and the Gold Medal by Director Falussy to the honored Joseph Toma. This is the visible way Verhovay says to its distinguished workers: WELL DONE! Moved by the speeches and the Verhovay award, Field Supervisor Toma modestly thanked the Association and the impressive audience for the many honors bestowed upon him, and, true and tried fraternalist This month’s article will be short! What with bowling, my son’s band concert, the South Bend Bowling Tournament, the play my nephew’s in (“Our Hearts Were Young and Gay”), committee meeting in regards to our Christmas party, the Christmas party itself, then Christmas Day; it’s a very busy month and yet I have not much to write about. The Christmas party will be on December 19, Sunday, as you were advised by postal card. If you should read this article before that date, then take this as a last minute invitation to attend with your children. Movies will be shown for the youngsters’ amusement. Santa Claus will be there with large toy-filled stocking and “hot dogs” and pop for all the small fry. Where? At the Alpine Room of the Lions Building, 4306 West North Avenue, directly after the regular December meeting, which should start at 3:00 P.M. On Saturday, December 4, a group of bowlers will leave by special bus for South Bend, Indiana, to attend a bowling tournament between the two branches. As this is being written before that time, I am unable to give you the results now but will do so in the next issue. The following — “My American Creed” — was submitted to me by our well-known district manager: that he is, promised that, with) the continued assistance of his fellow Verhovayans, to whom he attributes the major part of his success, he would push his future Verhovay efforts toward even greater goals. With the dinner and speeches over, the evening was enjoyed in dancing to the music of Semsey- Berko. No account of this kind would be’ just without mentioning the names of the ladies responsible for the delicious dinner, who were Mrs. Victor MY AMERICAN CREED “I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be as uncommon as I can; if I can. I seek opportunity not regimentation. I do not wish to be kept, humbled an<^ dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk: To dream and to build — to fail or to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I much prefei the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence. I love the thrill of fulfillment not the stale calm of Utopia. I will not trade freedom nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before may master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unfraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say: “This I have done: I built my own security.” All this is _what it means to be an American . .. Now a few notes. Fabian Jakapovits had art accident with the CTA and now has a broken arm . .. Mary Igreny Selimos fell off a ladder, broke her leg ... Andy G. Barna found he had ulcers . .. Mrs. Mazurek, the former Irene Wagner, Orbán and her aids Mrs. Joseph Baranyai, Mrs. Terebessy, Mrs. Marossy, and the Misses Anna and Peggy Varga. Yes .they came from different walks to honor Joseph Toma, as* evidenced by this partial list: Other Branches: John Zakopcsan, manager of Branch 87, Passaic, N. J., and Mrs. Zakopcsan; Michael Puskas, president of Branch 518, New Brunswick, N. J., and Mrs. Puskas; Joseph Marko, president of Branch 70. Newark, N. J., and Mrs. Marko; Emery Emody, manager of Branch 70, and Mrs. Emody; Nicholas Kovács, Kearny, N. J. The Societies: The New York- Jersey Welfare Societies were represented by John Soltész, president, Molly Fisher, secretary, Helen Blasko, corresponding secretary; the Youth Club and Singing Society by Alexander Grunwald, vice pi'esident, and Mrs. Grunwald; the Rákóczi Aid Association by various members; and members of other organizations. The Press: The American-Hungarian People’s Voice (Amerikai Magyar Népszava), represented by Professor William Gabel; the Newark Journal (Newarki Hirlap), represented by Paul Acs, editor, and Ladislaus Debreczeni. The Clergy and Others: The Rev. Joseph Urban, dean of the Reformed Church, the Rev. Ladislaus Harsanyi, minister of the Reformed Church, Dr. Coioman Molnár, Edmund Tibor, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Florian, etc. It must have been one of the most thrilling experiences in his life as Joseph Toma, with his wife participating in her husband’s ovation, was acclaimed in this public demonstration of acknowledgment for his 15 years service to Verhovay. our schoolmarm member, has moveu into her new home ... We often wonder what happened to the girl who used to be Irene Simon? Is she still farming? ... We hear that some of the boys are helping Mr. Frank Balogh, Sr. with the garage floor and the new drive to the garage at the building on Laramie Avenue . . . The grape vine tells us that Anr thonette Viviano will give up her single standing in the community in the very near future. NEWS ITEM! George Sabik — the proud father of all those pups — trying to peddle them in the bowling establishment to the boys — AND — they went like hot cakes. We have one, black and white, and we love him! Mr. Grave Stone Carver Tarr is now fully established in his new home on West End Avenue. He had a house warming, I hear. I'm sorry I could not get to go, Paul. I’ll collect one at Hetzel’s Taverne one of these days with Ernie Taylor... Joe Kaszas married Ruth Kampert on October 9th at the St. Paul Lutheran Church and now lives in Wheaton, Well, Gals, there goeth another bachelor. Just Heard Dept. Our bowling president, Joseph Hodits, must refrain from his favorite sport for the time being. He had an accident while demolishing an old piano in his basement. The result: Some broken toes. This is all for now, readers. Oh, but wait — MERRY CHRISTMAS... HAPPY NEW YEAR... TO YOU ALL! Its time to roll up CALL YOUR RED CROSS TODAY! BRANCH 15 — CHICAGO, ILL. By: Andrew Janovics, Vice-President SENTINEL
