Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
SEE THE GREAT WINDY CITY — CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________•________________________________________'____•______________o___________________ PAGE 9 March 16, 1955. Verhovay y MOTOR CITY NEWS BRANCH 36 — DETROIT, MICHIGAN By Jolán Lucas "Opinions ant! convictions aren’t quite the same, we’re told — The.'first we’ll argue to defend; the last we'll fight to hold.” — Anon. At this writing, the Annual Verhovay Children’s Day program in Detroit, sponsored by Branch 36, to be held on Sunday, March 27th, at the former Verhovay Home 8005 W. Jefferson Avenue, promises to be the very best in the history of these events. , Many young performers are going into the final stages of their rehears • ing so that their acts will be of the highest quality. Remember, admission is free to everyone, with, refreshments for both adults and children after the program. Full details will he giver, in the April issue, so if you can not attend in person, for some reason, look for the story in the next issue. By the way .’. . saw one- of the young performers on the “Auntie Dee” television program recently ... SHIRLEY PUTZ ... and I must say, what a clever and talented doll! Remember her last year in New York? * & * The t ’anch 36 participants of the bowling teams who will be going to Chicago in May of this year to attend the 12th Annual Verhovay National Bowling Tournament and Fellowship Days are getting ready with their entry fees and final planning. Fu'l particulars in the next issue, so look for it. if H: if Speaking of bowling and other social and fraternal events which have not been held so often as "desired- a large group of us got together, over the phone, to make some plans. These plans have been a misty idea floating around here for quite a number of years, but up until now none of us has had the knowhow to go about getting organized and making a reality of our dreams. Since monthly meeting in the majority of branches have dwindled to a few loyal and die-hard members, new ideas have not had the full range of opportunity and support to be put into practise. Social, fraternal and sports events are practically nil in all the Motor City branches, yet the interest of "many of us has not died so easily, especially since we all remember the fun we used to have in “the good old days.” I remember, in particular, when the, bowlers of Branch 132 in South Bend, Indiana would come up on a weekend to bowl with the 36 and 429 teams, and the Br. 366. and the gang from Cleveland, and 383' Buffalo, and New York and elsewhere, would have some wonderful times after • the branch bowling match ' games, not only in the Motor City hut in these various cities, Then there were the parties and picnics and moonlight boat rides on the Detroit River which we used to organize and rim off so smoothly, without fuss or rancor, and yet which were always so successful, both socially and financially. I remember the time in 1941 when under the capable direction of John Sabo, now National Auditor, a group came from Branch 395, McKeesport, Pennsylvania to visit us as guests of Branch 429 in Dearborn, and the return visit we made in 1942 at the time of the First National Verhovay Bowling Tournament. That tournament, by. the way, i? you remember, was composed of only about twelve or fourteen teams., and it was at that time that so many lasting friendships were made among those of us who participated. Those were the days when the name VERHOVAY was on the lips of so- many of us in the second and third American generation groups. We were going to lic-k the world, have lots of fun doing it, too, and make ever so many more wonderful friendships. Those were the days when the fraternal spirit was very strong in all of us . . . but somethinghappened! Maybe we. just got too busy raising our families, or making a living, and going to war. Maybe it was just plain neglect of this eager generation, with not enough recognition of our newer ideas oi enthusiasm . . . But we never forgot, arid now we want to renew those exciting days — and include our children! So what are we going to do about it? As I said, a fairly large group of us would like to organize a Verhovay Social and Sports Club, something like the Sports Club in Cleveland and Chicago and Alliance, Ohio, and many others. This club would be for all Verhovay members, regardless of branch, and their families who are interested in keeping up the fraternal spirit, to help out the bowling and other sports teams which will represent the Motor City, to encourage our teen-agers and younger children in various activities suitable to their particular ages and aptitudes. We’d like to organize and maintain regular Verhovay bowling teams to advertise the fraternal name, baseball teams for the teen-agers to enter in the sandlot leagues around the city, and some way to entertain and organize our talented youngsters and their more average cousins at various times of the year, as for instance, Christmas parties, Halloween masquerades, for Valentine Day, summer picnics, and dozens of other ways. Then there could be dances and picnics and many unique social events for the various age groups in the club ... In short, a whole new way of living for those who are interested. SO ... PLEASE NOTE ... Second and third generation Verhovay members, and teen-agers too, who are. interested in a Verhovay Social Club of this nature, please drop a line to the address- at the end of this column, or call, and leave your names and addresses, ^lso give suggestions as to WHÉRE and WHEN to hold the first meeting (Lucas recreation room * * always available), NAME of club, DUES, and FULL PURPOSE of club. We can get organized as soon as a dozen or so couplés hold a preliminary meeting. It won’t be too hard once we get the ball rolling to add new members and Journal----------------------------ideas, and also plenjty of fraternal enthusiasm in your Verho-vay F.I.A. I The gang who are interested in this club suggested this column s,i that more people be reached, so lets’1 have a lot of calls. GOOD LUCK! Just as an example, one of the purposes of this club could be to entertain out-of-town Verhovay visitors ... as in the following case . . . Cal Karnya,. former treasurer and “bowling match-maker” (as he calls himself) of Branch 366 in Cleveland, sent me a letter the other day, wondering if I (Ferret) could arrange for him and a crowd coming up to Detroit on March. 12 and 13 to bowl in the Royal Tournament, and wish to visit the Verhovay Home in Detroit. I haven’t answered yet . . . how can I? ... no Verhovay Home! Some of us are working on something, but don’t know if we can help out, but. there you are! no Verhovay Home, no place to entertain out-of-town visitors, no place to do anything! Hence, the club. Maybe next year, when these people will be rolling into the-Motor City for the various tournaments and Other Motor City events, we’ll have some place to invite them to, - and something with which to entertain them. Sorry, Cal, see how it is? But we hope you call i*s anyway, and maybe some of the old Branch 36 bowling gang whom you know will give' you a “happy hello” at least. I hope you fellows take home some prize I money. To summarize .. . how do you like these ideas, all you second, third and fourth generation Verhovay members? Can we liven up the place again? .Let us hear! YOUR OLD FERRET 12996 Rosedale avenue Wyandotte, Michigan AVenue 5-010G ----------saljgfc*---------Verhovay Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary•i Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Fekete. 5183 Connecticut St., Gary Indiana, recently celebrated 50 years of wedded life with an open house in. the fellowship room of the First Hungarian Baptist Church. Both are members of Branch 138, Gary, Indiana. The family dinner was attended by the couple’s sons, Nicholas Fekete, John Fekete, William Fekete, and their daughters, Mrs. Janies Ruby and Helen Fekete, and their families. The eldest son, Ignatz Fekete, Jr. and his family could not attend. The evening worship service at the church was planned with the family in mind. The couple and their descendants entered the church to the wedding march played by Mrs. Michael Papusch. Taking part in the program in their honor were Mrs. Gabriel Kirla, Miss Rene Fekete and Miss Muncie Ruby Mr. and Mrs. Fekete came to The United States in 1902. Their native land is Hungary. They were married February 18, 1905 in Lackawanna, New York, and went to Gary in 1907. Mr. Fekete was retired from U. S. Steel in 1946. The couple has four sons, two daughters, 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kapcsos of Bcyc-rs R. D. 1, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, . February 20, 1955, at «the home of their daughter and son-inMaw, Mr. land Mrs. Stephen Vargo of 5 Main Street, Lyndora. A family dinner was served at noon, followed by a reception for friends and neighbors from 2 to 5 p. m. Mr. Kapcsos is manager of Branch 146, Deegan, Pennsylvania and has been an Illustrious Member since September 17, 1942. Mrs. Kapcsos is also a Verhovay member. They were married in Borsod County, Hungary, and have lived in The United States for the past 42 years. Of twelve children, four are living, and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild complete the family circle. Belated good wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kapcsos!-----------a 5 £ »-•---------Serving His Land Pvt. First Class Alex Papp, Jr. entered the service in September, 1954. He completed his basic training at Fort Bliss and is now stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, where he is a machinist with the 87th Ordnance Company. The young soldier is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Papp, Sr. and Is a childhood member of Branch 278. Omaha, Nebraska. He is a graduate of Creighton Prep High School, class of 1951, and was employed by the Union Pacific- Railroad before his induction. —-----■* Cjga-;--------Success defies the law of gravity, it means getting to the top of the ladder by staying on the level.--------------------------Where ignorance is folly, ’tis bliss to be wise.
