Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
FAGE 4 Verhovay Journal February 16, 1955 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass n OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: JOHN SABO Editor’* Of fie«: «6—442 FOURTH A VENUE PITTSBURGH 19. PA Telephone: COort 1*3454 or 1-3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 4S6—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA SUBSCRIPTION-RATES: United States and Canada .................................... 31.00 a yeai Foreign Countries ................................................ $1.50 a year Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit. Michigan under the Act of March 8, 1879. Alliance Verhovayans Honor John Bencze and John Korosfov CAMPAIGN MEMBERS INITIATED At a multiple purpose affair held Sunday afternoon, January 30, 1955, in the beautiful modern Alliance Verhovay Home, Branch 189 of Alliance, Ohio paid special honors to National President John Bencze and to John Korosfoy, very respected veteran member of Branch 189. Although both these Verhovay prominents knew in advance of this grand event and had accepted invitations (to attend, they had no idea that part of the program would give special recognition for their long time service to the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. The surprise for National President John Bencze was the tribute paid him for his 25 years service at the Home Office in Pittsburgh and the successful membership drive in his honor from July 1 to December 31, 1954. Branch 189 in its manager, the well-known Michael Simo, who had promised $25,000 worth of new business during the campaign but exceeded this figure, did its share for the John Bencze Anniversary New Membership Campaign. The Program began with the greeting of John Baranyai, president of Branch 189. At the beautifully decorated table set with fine food, grace was said by member John Dugan. President Baranyai then called upon Mike Korosy, Verhovay Director and Branch 189 member, to accept the role of master of ceremonies, which he did. Mr. Korosy followed by introducing John Thorpe, Alliance Director of Safety Service, who represented the Mayor of Alliance unable to attend because of previous commitment. Next those members of Branch 189, who were enrolled as a result of the John Bencze Anniversary New Membership Campaign, were introduced by Branch 189 manager Michael Simo. Succeeding this fine gesture of Verhovay fratemalism were the eloquent words of National Secretary Coloman Éevesz who in detail brought out the high lights of John Bencze’s career, carefully enumerating the remarkable progress of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association the pást quarter century. In reply National President Bencze thanked his fellow Verhovay officer for the grand eulogy, but modestly indicated that the success of his Verhovay career was only the fruits of Verhovay team work, the product of cooperation, of one purpose for one goal. The National President extended his words into his own personal ovation for his old crony, John Korosfoy, feted along with him at this impressive gathering. He recounted the many personal sacrifices made by Mr. Korosfoy for the benefit of Verhovay. Introduction by toastmaster and Director Mike Korosy, who is the son of John Korosfoy, followed. Introduced were Director and Mrs. Coloman Kolozsvary, Cleveland; Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus, Cleveland; new Director Louis Veszy, Dayton; Mr. and Mrs. Bela Takacs and son, Akron; Field Supervisor and Mrs. Gabriel Nameth, Youngstown; District Manager and Mrs. Stephen Mislay, Youngstown; Alliance Fire Chief Held and Mrs. Held; Paul Siddall, Managing Editor of the Alliance Review; Summit County Assistant Prosecutor Azar and Mrs. Azar; and others. Second half of celebration was the honor (to John Korosfoy, former vice president, former director, former organizer and branch officer. Glowing words of tribute illuminated the Verhovay career of this gentlemen who, in the eulogy’ of Stephen Barany, is a Verhovay pillar. It was announced that on January 31 Mr Korosfoy will celebrate his 71st birthday, and to this the as semblage sang the familiar “Happy Birthday to You.” High light was the unveiling of a large picture of Mr. Korosfoy, prepared in time for this event, and which will hang permanently in the Alliance Verhovay Home. As honorary president of Branch 189, Mr. Korosfoy will receive a compensation each year for as long as he lives, true a token of affection. The old gentleman was in tears as he emotionally expressed his deep gratitude for the many honors heaped on him. The scene was inspiring. In his greeting to Mr. Korosfoy, Director Kolozsvary related how, 43 years ago, Mr. Korosfoy and he founded Branch 189 with 18 members. The master of ceremonies concluded the program by thanking the ladies of the branch who prepared the grand banquet, their aids, and all others responsible for the success of the event. Director Korosy revealed that Branch 189 is planning to send ten teams to the 1955 Verhovay bowling tournament. Branch 189 has its own bowling league under its league president, Frank Balogh, and its secretary, Jack Mainwaring. The proceeds of this event are to be used to dfefray the expenses of the Branch’s participation in the Chicago tournament. Branch 189 had, perhaps, its most successful event at this beautiful and inspiring spectacle. Hungarians Are Grateful to the Late John Flournoy Montgomery The Magyar people and the land of the Hungarians are so often maligned that when a non-Hungarian appears in their defense he is nigh idolized. Such a man was John Flournoy Montgomery who, because he recognized and practised truth, willingly espoused the cause of the Hungarians. In the recent past this man of conviction was one of the very few possessing the moral courage to express his views on Hungary as he saw them in the light of truth. In his book, HUNGARY THE UNWILLING SATEILITE (The Devin-Adair Company, 1947), John Flournoy Montgomery embodies his observations and fact findings as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Hungary from 1933 to 1941, a post he held at the invitation of President Roosevelt. His business background and his long stays in Europe qualified him for the diplomatic service. This truth seeking man was bom in Sedalia, Missouri Sep tember 20, 1878. He made his career in the daily industry. After many years of study and work, he obtained international recognition and headed such giant, dairy firms as the Nestle Company, Inc., Pet Milk Company and International Milk Co. Near the end of 1954 John Flournoy Montgomery died in the beautiful Cascades, Manchester-in-the-Mountains. Vermont. The American Hungarian Federation, of which he was Honorary President, sent a lovely spray of carnations beautifully decorated v/ith the colors of Hungary in tribute to this great friend of the Hungarians. John Flournoy Montgomery knew that Hungary, the defender and savior of Western Civilization, was the victim of the untruths of history, its geographic situation, its economic ties, its ideals, etc. Hungary was a wronged nation. He pleaded the cause of justice for her and freely gave assistance to tho.se individuals who were the victims of Soviet tyranny. Blessed be the memory of John Flournoy Montgomery who understood the Hungarians! CORRECTION, PLEASE On Page 4 of the January IP, 1955 Verhovay Journal appears an article titled, “Illness Brings Death to Mother of Elmer Charles.” This should have read, ‘Illness Brings Death to Mother of MRS. Elmer Charles.” We regret the omission.
