Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
VOL. XXXVIII. JANUARY 19, 1955 NUMBER 1. THE VERHOVAV FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION announces with profound sorrow the death of JOSEPH TURNER DIRECTOR and ILLUSTRIOUS MEMBER of the Association on Tuesday, January 11. 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, after a brief illness, at the age of 65. Deeply shocked bv the loss of our highly esteemed Director and Illustrious fellow member, we express in behalf of the entire membership of the Association our heartfelt sympathy to his widow, the former Theresa Zelenak, his children and grandchildren and relatives. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. VERHOV AY MOURNS DEATH OF DIRECTOR JOSEPH TURNER DIRECTOR JOSEPH TURNER Illustrious Member After a brief illness, Joseph Turner, Director of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, died Tuesday afternoon, January 11, 1955, at his home in Youngstown, Ohio, at the age of 65. Mr. Turner for many years was a leader among Hungarians in Youngstown. He was also leader for many years in our society not only on a local level but nationally. Elected Director of our Association in 1943, he served in this capacity until his death. He was reelected to the Directorate in 1947 and in 1951, evidence of his popularity and leadership qualities. Mr. Turner held the coveted citation, “Illustrious Member,” since 1944. He was a member of the Verhovay-Rakoczi Merger Negotiating Committee. In Youngstoyvn he served for years as secretary, later president of his branch. Born April 11, 1889 in the town of Buj, County of, Szabolcs, Hungary, Mr. Turner came to America to make this his new home. Shortly after his arrival in this country, he became interested in fraternal work and joined the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association April 15, 1917, affiliating himself with Branch 108, Youngstown. Mr. Turner lived with his wife, the former Theresa Zelenak, at 115 Manchester Avenue, Youngstown. The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association has lost a great leader and this will be sorely felt by all. His untiring efforts in behalf of the members played a very important jrole in shaping the destinies of the organization he loved very much. He yvas the kind of man who placed loyalty and service to his fellow members above any other consideration, and his conscientious and straightforward thinking was evidenced at all Verhovay Board of Directors meetings. He was for the organization first, last and always. The society has lost a great man! Funeral services were held Friday, January 14, at 10:30 A. M., with Requiem High Mass in Our Lady of Hungary Roman Catholic Chuich, Youngstown, and the celebrants! were the Rev. Peter Hegyi, O.F.M., the Rev. John Vaskó, and the Rev. Dezső Torok of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church. Friends had been received at Szabo’s Funeral Home, Youngstown. Burial took place in the Tod Homestead Cemetery. Many official members of the Verhovay family attended the rites. On behalf of the Verhovay membership, we extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Theresa Turner and her family in their bereavement. May they find some measure of comfort in the assurance that the deceased, by his untiring efforts and loyal services to others, made himself a name that shall long be remembered anc! revered by all Americans of Hungarian descent. May he rest in peace and in the eternal glory of the reward of those who have lived by faith. Conrad Hilton Hotel and Congress Bowling Alleys Selected as 1955 Verhovay Headquarters in Chicago The 12th Annual Verhovay National Ten Pin Bowling Tournament and the Verhovay National Fellowship Days will be held in Chicago, Illinois, May 28-29, 1955. The National Executive Tournament Committee has selected the world-famous, in fact one of the largest and most modern hotels in 'the world, the Connrad Hilton, formerly known as the Stevens Hotel, to quarter our members and guests at this event. The bowling contests will be staged at the Congress Recreation Center with 52 alleys, Congressi Bank Building, 506 S. Wabash Avenue. The Conrad Hilton is located on famous Michigan Boulevard and is readily accessible to” all transporitatior, facilities. Its 3000 rooms were recently renovated, thus adding to the pleasant stay of the Verhovay members. The rates are as reasonable as may be expected among the first-class hotels in Chicago. The Congress Recreation Center is within walking distance of the Conrad Hilton, just two blocks away. This will make for an ideal situation because the bowlers, as well /as the spectators, will not have to depend on bus service. Judging from the letters received and the news items noted, this year's tourney should break the1 record. Many branches which up to now have furnished one or two teams only will enter the 1955 event with five or more teams. The Chicago, East Chicago, Gary and South Bend areas alone will have almost one hundred teams. The Victory Dinner-Dance will be held Saturday evening, May 28, in 'the spacious ballroom of the Conrad Hilton. This ballroom is even larger than the one we had in New York, certainly an encouraging bit of information for those who villi enjoy its superb atmosphere. Alien Address Report Due in January Again this year all aliens residing in the U.S. must file an alien address report form, the American Service Institute, Community Chest agency working with the foreign horn, V, arned today. Under existing laws this action, must be repeated every year so the government will have on file pertiment information on aliens who live* in this country. This requirement applies both to aliens who are in the country on January 1 or those temporarily absent from the country on that date. This latter group must report their address within 10 days after returning to the U.S. Penalties for persons convicted of either willfully or inexcusably failing to comply with the act include deportation, imprisonment, or fine. The Alien Address Report Card may be obtained from any post of.fice or Immigration and Naturalization Office after January 1. The questions on the card must be answered and signed by the person concerned and then handed in to any post office or immigration office during the month of January. They may not be returned by mail. This law does not apply to U.S. citizens. However, the Red Feather agency urges everyone to be of serv ice to the government and any friends or acquaintances by reminding all non-citizens of their responsibilities in filing this form. The American Service Institute has again made plans to give technical assistance or further information to those desiring it in conjunction with meeting these requirements. Tournament Membership Campaign Now Underway The Board of Directors, at its last meeting, voted to grace this latest tournament with a big membership drive named in honor of three stalwart veterans of the! Board — Directors Joseph Turner., Aloysius C. Falussy and Richard J. Phillips. This membership campaign has already begun. Field Supervisor Frank Wukovits, South Bend, Indiana, is in charge of Field V which embraces Chicago and its area. He has his full time men working long hours producing new business. It is the desire of the Field Supervisor* that hundreds of new members enter Verhovay during this membership' quest. An increase by many more will fittingly honor the three Directors for whom this membership campaign is named. It will show that our membership is appreciative of the long and faithful service given to the society by these gentlemen. Every member is urged to secure at least one new member during the Turner-Falussy-Phillips campaign. * * * Editor’s Note: It is with heartfelt regret that we announce here the death of Director Joseph Turner, who died January 11, 1955, a tragic loss to the Association. Director Turner gave his best to the organization he dearly held in his heart. His departure saddens us very much. Truly this good man was one of the greats of Verhovay. The membership campaign shall continue his name in its title. May God give eternal rest to the soul of our departed brother, DIRECTOR JOSEPH TURNER!
