Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
OPEN LETTER TO MRS. SANTA CLAUS. Dear Mary: It’s a good thing for the old gent that he doesn’t stick- around for long, because a couple of mothers, including* 1 myself, would surely liice to take him to task. Ir. their behalf as well as my own, I beseech you to ask him not to devote his time to turning out tremendous numbers of toys with whistles, sirens, etc. Now, we don’t object to wood burning sets, bingo, Uncle Wiggley, paint and chemistry sets. But oh! Those pistol packing James boys with their bang1, bang guns are getting us down. Must each truck come equipped with an authentic, devilish sounding1 siren or howling whistle ? Mrs. Claus, in the sake of all that’s sane, please tell Santa next Christmas to deliver either silent type toys or send us absolute, positive soundproof earplugs! Desperately yours, Margie Nemeth (Writing for the League of Bewildered Mothers) I sound like a real killjoy I know, but honestly, how many aspirins have YOU taken? No doubt your children fared as well as mine, but all we can say is: Thank goodness Christmas comes but once a year! Our Bobby received a paii- of blue jeans that we haven’t been able to pry off him since. I believe they’d stand by themselves if he'd only' take them off! Along with the New Year, Branch 48 started off with some new officers. After many active years of being president,' Director Albert N. Ihos declined the nomination for reelection JUDITH HORVATH An excellent performance was given by Judith Horvath, new Verhovay member of Branch 383, Buffalo, New York and new resident of that city, at the recent Rákóczi evening in Buffalo. Judith and her mother, Mrs. Ferdinand Horvath, arrived in The United States October 20, 1954. Amid many hardships, they escaped from Hungary September 20, 1953. The State Department had them reenact for motion picture history the details of their terrifying flight from the Iron Curtain. Judith and her mother have found freedom and peace of mind in America. May their dramatic story impress on us all the fundamental blessings */hich we take for granted here. and was succeeded by Alexander Ancsanyi. Chärles Fabian, better known as Chuck or “Ole Reliable,” is our new vice president, taking over Mr. Ancsanyi’s place. Margie Nemeth is the recording secretary. Field Supervisor Joseph Toma, of course, remains as our treasurer as well as branch manager. Reelected were our worthy trustees, Miss Betty Miklós, Ernest Feher, Stephen Sipos, and Joseph Hattayer. The newly elected hope to do as well, if not better, than previously. Mr. Ibos did a good job holding the membership together in trying times. But there’s always room for improvement they tell me, and so the new group, with the help of the old, shall endeavor to put a full program on for our members. May our Good Lord help them to success. We know Mr. Ibos shall be on hand to help us over the many obstacles and shall continue to be present at the meetings to assist us. Thank you, A1 Ibos, for your many accomplishments, and ALL HAIL TO THE NEW CHIEFS — A1 Ancsanyi and Chuck Fabian — may your problems be few and your successes many! Our next meeting is 1 on February 4th. Please come. One of the first tasks A1 had was quite an interesting one. Along with Directors Aloysius Falussy and Albert Ibos, Field Supervisor Joseph Toma, and Miss Ilona Massey, Ä1 was present, with the others leading, in a picketing march! It all started with the lighting1 of a green candle for “Hope,” which peoples behind the Iron Curtain were also lighting at Christmas. When Miss Massey did the same on her program she invited others to follow suit. Our Eastern District of the American Hungarian Federation seized upon the idea. Magyars, about 300 strong showed up December 22d at the TV Studio, and from there, in the bitter cold, marched in a body to the Russian Embassy which they picketed for an hour. Unfortunately, I was at home nursing my yearly bout of laryngitis, thus could not attend, but informants tell me it was quite an impressive sight to see 300 people marching thru the streets of New York with 300 lit green candles! Our own Verhovay members and Directors and officers are to be commended for so actively participating in such a demonstration as this. Pictures were taken and appeared in all the local newspapers. News reels were shown on TV. Miss Massey, as you all know, has been quite active along these lines. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for remembering the Nemeth family with your many lovely Christinas cards. Particularly gratifying1 was the large number of out of town cards, many with their personal messages enclosed. It’s good to know I’ve made so many, many friends thru my articles. I too hope we get to meet you all at the “Windy City” Tournament. It will be a real privilege indeed. I’m going1 to pack a spare arm so I can be sure to greet you all! We-see A1 Falussy, one of our Directors is among those to be honored in the campaign of 1955! CONGRATULATIONS AL! I certainly am hoping we get there —have just written my friends to cancel any plans they’ve made for the tourney week end, because we too “are going to town.” Our little fellows are planning on going with us, so make way for the Nemeths. Reading Mr. Ivancso’s (Toledo) column, he has aroused my curiosity. What’s a FEATHER PARTY? Thank you, “Ferret,” for your lovely and most unusual yule card. I am eagerly awaiting that missive you promised me, still have no solution for that basket, and we are banking on you to help us out of the dilemma. So pretty please, exercise your typewriter — but soon! I read that two personable young1 men have been made district managers in Pennsylvania, Fred Stipkovits of McKeesport and Elmer Toth of Homestead. I think it speaks well for an organization such as ours to do so much for its young membership in giving employment thereto. Many large companies stifle the young, who eventually lose interest and wander off to other fields. Branch 48 congratulates both these gentlemen. Their Verhovay districts are sure to benefit. How nice to know that ANOTHER woman has made the grade. I am speaking of the State Representative of Indiana, Mrs. Churilla. There are so many people (mostly men) who dislike seeing the gals get ahead. Wc are always delighted when our editors report such advancements. Personally, we think the men are just as proud (sometimes), but just hate to admit it. Those wedding bells are breaking up that old gang of mine! Just outway of announcing that Helen Parmann and Joseph Beck took the big step on December 11th. We all send our best to them both for a long and happy life together. Nancy Boszilkov parted company with her tonsils just before Christmas and little Chickie Fabian was sick for the great day. Let’s hope you are both okey-dokey by now. Branch 48 lost a grand old gentleman when Dr. Foldy died on December 23. Always active in Hungarian circles and our past recording secretary. He shall be sorely missed by all. MAY HE REST IN PEACE! * Telephone calls are still coming in about the Children’s Party. Thanks much. We are all happy that you had an enjoyable time. Governor John D. Lodge, whom we met at Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been made the new envoy to Spain. He didn’t make the election, but I reckon the new post is quite a choice plum. If you recall, I mentioned sometime ago that this debonair gentleman and his beautiful wife, Francesca, as well as his brother, Cabot Lodge, are sympathetic to the Hungarian cause. I am glad this distinguished American got the jo!) (wouldn’t myself mind going to Madrid). Our birthday child for January is our son Richard, who shajl be 8 on the 28th. Incidentally, if any of you see a hamster who* answers to the name of “Trigger William Nemeth,” will you please send him on home ? I managed to let him loose and don’t know where he disappeared. I may be shot at any sunrise now, if he doesn’t find his way home soon. Our February birthdays are Joe Nemeth on the 1st, Johnny Partmann on the 16th, and Partmann Néni’s o;T the 15th. Greetings to you all. Write me all the data, and I will see to it that your birthday or anniversary appears here too. Before I end this month’s New York report, I want you to see a fine young Verhovayan, Louis Allen Sipos, 9 years old, and his grandfather, Stephen Sipos, active member for the past 15 years in all phases of Verhovay. Needless to say, they’re both Branch 48 members. Just one more. Did you hear about the two octopi (octopuses or octopodes — attention all pedants) which got married and “walked” down the aisle arm in arm, arm in arm, arm in arm, arm in ai-m?!! You don’t believe it. Get the dictionary or the encyclopedia — check it yourself! Oh well.., Fraternally yours, j MARGIE NEMETH 199-13 26th Avenue Bayside 58, N.Y. Bayside 4-4399 January 19, 1955. Verhovay Journal PAGE 9 FORTY AND EIGHT NEW YORK’S NEWS AND VIEWS Verhovay’s 1955 Hotel Headquarters Looking down Michigan Boulevard in Chicago one sees many beautiful buildings, notably the 1955 headquarters of the Verhovay members who will attend the next bowling tournament in May, the world famous Conrad Hilton Hotel, formerly known as the Stevens Hotel.
