Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
THE VERHOVAY MEMORIAL DAY TREK IS TO CHICAGO PAGE 16 Verhovay Motor City news BRANCH 36 — DETROIT, MICHIGAN M—~~~ By Jolán Lucas There isn’t too much doing in the Motor City after the excitement of the last few weeks, so I’ll just pick up the few odd pieces to bring us up to date. The best piece of news is that the Hungarian dance group under the capable direction of Mrs. Stephen Danko and Julia Papp, is gaining in popularity. Mrs. Danko would like the group to be known as the “VER- ' HOVAY BRANCH 36 HUNGARIAN DANCE GROUP,” and to be sponsored by Br. 36. This not only gives the Branch plenty of publicity, but it also gives the third generation members an opportunity to make a name for themselves. The group performed at the dance given by Branch 443 on April 30 for the benefit of the bowling team, and has several other engagements in the near future. One is on Mother’s Day at the International Institute, and the other one is for Father’s Day possibly at the same place. The picture promised for the May issue has not been mad* as yet, but as soon as it is it will be in the neai-est issue. While on the subject of talented youngsters and their teachers, I received a call from Mrs. Louis (Marjorie) Krister on the same day the Verhovay Journal reached us in Detroit. She informed me that she is professionally known as Patty O’Day. ‘Those of you who watch the Auntie Dee television program are aware Native Californian Yes, Mary Kathleen Raso is a genuine daughter of the Golden State Born November 20, 1954, weighing 10 lbs., she is the pride and joy of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vito Raso ,of Los Angeles. Mary Kathleen’s mother is the former Manci Steinmetz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Steinmetz, wellknown among the Hungarians in the ,Los Angeles area. Mary Kathleen’s .grandfather Steinmetz for years wrote the SUNK1ST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA articles for the Verkhova y Journal. And we must not fail to mention that Mary Kathleen, her mother and maternal grandmother are members of Branch 525 in the great City of the Angels. of the many talented children who are pupils of Patty O’Day. What makes it more interesting is that Mrs. Krister and her family are Branch 36 members. She has at least two pupils who are also branch members, . . Linda Kish, a tiny three year old, and Shirley Putz, who is rapidly gaining a city-wide name for herself as a very clever pantomimist. Mrs. Krister also told me, that any time we wish other performers for any of our social engagements, to call upon her. Thank you, Lady. We will! V« vb 'S' 'S' 'S' It is with regret that I must report that - our highly publicized House Party was postponed until some time in the fall. The fact is, there was such short notice. The bowling team was all tied up with finishing off the season; the baseball season got started; Captain Joe Lorincz works at Briggs Stadium when the Detroit Tigers are in town, and with a million other reasons, the branch officers and members ‘decided it would be better to wait until late September or early October to begin this round of social activities for the benefit of the bowling team. I myself was rather sorry since the house is spickand-span, and also the fact that Luke and I worked hard to get therecreation room in tip-top shape. But perhaps it will be better in the fall. In the last issue a small paragragraph was left out because of lack of space, but now I can use it since it is more appropriate at this time. When we get these house parties rolling in the fall, and once a small treasury fund is built up, we can go on to renting a large hall for dances, and po on. Andy Konkoly has promised that he could get for a nominal sum, the K. of C. hall on Michigan near Greenfield. It would be very pleasing to have future Verhovay ( or William Penn Fraternal) affairs in a nice new bulding with plenty of parking space around it. I know the hall as Kelvinator affairs (where Luke works) are given there from time to time, and it’s a proud and happy fraternal home. Along with these suggestions, I wish more of you second generation members would begin to attend these monthly meetings! Believe me, the officers and older members are very enthusiastic about helping us in whatever activities we would like to do — but we have to show them response. All of you don’t have to attend at the same time, but how about alternating? I find myself keenly looking forward to the monthly meetings ... I find I can get up to speak my' piece ... I fihd ihat even some of my ideas are given due consideration. Just imagine if a group of us together attended meetings. What a surprise our elder's would get! Let’s give it a try. The next regular iponthly meeting will be held Sunday, June 5th, at 8005 W. Jefferson Avenue, in the District Office, and will begin 2:00 P.M. promptly. The best part of the Journal May 18, 1955 GRAND BALLROOM The elegant and spacious Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hilton will be the Saturday evening, May 28th, scene of the VICTORY-DINNERDANCE, where hundreds of members and guests will enjoy to the hilt the social climax of the 1955 Verhovay Tournament-Fellowship Days. VERHOVAY FIELD MEN AT PURDUE Three Field Supervisors and two District Managers recently attended a week long course covering the study of insurance in its many phases. The classes were conducted at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. Pictured, left to right, are: Field Supervisor Gus G. Nagy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, District Manager Fred Stipkovits, McKeesport, Pennslyania; Gene Bingham, Purdue instructor; Field Supervisor Gabriel Nameth, Youngstown, Ohio; Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus, Cleveland, Ohio; District Manager Stephen J. Ivancso, Toledo, Ohio; Ed Childs, instructor at Purdue. Moie than 100 Fratemalists participated in this course. The instructors were highly pleased with the results of the whole class, and specifically our Verhovay men received high honors and praise. Instructors Bingham and Childs became so well acquanted with the five Verhovay field men, who talked up our Association to the instructors, yhat they have promised to attend Verhovay National Fellowship Days in Chicago. meetings is the newly devised social get-to-gethers after the official business is taken care of. That's when the member's really get to know one another! Just a word here to Mr. Andrew Toth, who is a real “fire-ball” at meetings: You see we do have a Branch 36 publicity column. I will however, accept the criticism of Mr. Toth when he says he never reads anything about the branch in the Hungarian issues. He may not. read the “Motor City News,” I grant you, but whenever anything important is coming there are small items in the Hungarian issue to this effect. There were several pictures of Branch members in 1954. So look hard, Mr. Toth, and also try reading the English issues. Thanks for your criticism anyway. After all, thals how the younger people learn. I had a call from District Manager Frank Kozan of Branch 511 to the effect that his group would like to organize a bowling team. Call up any of our boys and they will be glad to help you out. As I suggested, Mr. Kozan, branch articles would also help you to keep in contact with your members, and there your Ferret can aid. Next time there is any Branch 36 social affair, you are invited to attend. I will see that you are introduced to the members. Keep the good work going! And now let me get back to my garden.. . and also let me leave this thought with you: “Happiness is a perfume you can not sprinkle on others without getting a few drops on yourself.” DISTRICT MEETING. Don’t forget the district meeting to be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 19th, 2:00 P.M., in the large hall of the former Verhovay Home at 8005 W. Jefferson Avenue. Don’t throw your cards away when you receive them from Travelling District Manager Stephen Lukacs, but keep them handy to remind you of a very important date. .. YOUR OLD FERRET 12996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte, Michigan AVenue 5-0106
