Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
June 15, 1955 Verhovay Journal PAGE 13 News From Northwestern Ohio BRANCH 27 g HHgHS By Stephen J. Ivancso TOLEDO, OHIO ssgÄSSSSüHHSHiangiiS The glorious days of the 12th Annual Verhovay National Bowling Tournament and 1955 Verhovay National Fellowship Days are history. It truly was a great fraternal spectacle, one weekend which will remain in our memories for years. Toledo, Branch 27, was represented with six men’s teams and two women’s teams, and a number of members who are non-bowlers. Toledo certainly put out its chest as one of Verhovay’s strong * and growing branches. Our bowling can be classified with one word — “superb!” Under the capable captain, Bill Curry, the team really showed its class as the men opened up with a 1019 and finished with a 2886 actual total. A handicap of 158 pins put Bill’s group in third place — the total 3044! Robert “Big Bear” Nickel showed us his “Chicago” ability. He fired a 664 actual, highest for the team event. Bob’s handicap was a minus, therefore he had no added pins to his actual total. His 1834 actual may lead the all-events division. The husband and wife combination of Doris and Jack Walters established themselves as future Verhovay champions. Jack fired a 676 total in the singles and his wife Doris was among the leaders as the Toledo women’s entry was finishing its minor events. Some fine double scores were shot by Captain Louis Cherko and John- Rakay. Captain Richard Sendi and Rip Tinta both shot better than 1200 scores. Other fine single scores were made by Andrew Lesinszki and Captain Bill Curry. All the scores which I have mentioned are unofficial. We must be patient until “Pop” Dillinger and his expert crew give us the final scores. All in all, Toledo bowlers summed up the Chicago days thus: “We had a grand time.” Guests from Toledo who did not bowl but who came to participate in the other activities, such as enjoying the delicious food served for the victory dinner and listening to the excellent singers and entertainers were: Rev. Alexander Pinter, pastor of St. Stephen’s church; Dr. Geza Farkas, editor of the only “Hungarian” newspaper in Toledo; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aszalós, Joseph Sofalvi and Mrs. Sofalvi, Mr. Joseph Poes and his son Joseph (Detroit!, Mr. John Mokri, Sr., Mr. Michael Feyes, and the wives of the men who bowled in the tournament. The wives really did a grand job in keeping their hubbys’ morale high after a bad afternoon at the Congress alleys. Also attending the banquet were Mr. and Mrs. August Molnár. Mrs. Molnár is the former Priscilla Arvay of Toledo. The Toledoans didn’t make the trip to Chicago just to see Lake Shore Drive — but they surely cut a good piece out of the prize melon! As our tournament is growing, a reality is creeping up on us. We must take a thoughtful outlook on the actual pin side of the game. To attract seriously such “name” bowlers as Bob Nickel, Emery Boroski, and the bowlers of Team No. 1 and 2 from Toledo whose team average is in the high 900’s, we must get an actual pin prize fund. The women also need it. I overheard a woman make the following remark: “I had better than 1600 pins actual. Do you think I get anything for it?” As our tournament grows in popularity and size, Branch 27 bowlers as a whole ask the tournament committee to give consideration to this question. Many times one hears the question: “What is Fraternalism ?” My answer is: “Come see the Verhovayans at their yearly national gettogether. See how they DO Fraternalism, not just talk it. The show part of it this year gave us the banquet with its friendly atmosphere, the charming girl violinist playing beautiful music, the cute little girl with the red boots doing her csárdás, and the never-to-beforgotten Hungarian songs sandwiched in between a folk fiance and a grass skirt number (that always brings the old familiar chant, “We want more”). This was the Verhovay show of Chicago. The telling part goes to my good friend Emery Boroski from Johnstown, Pa. Emery builds you up when you are bowling. If he meets you in the lobby, he’ll invite you to his room to sample the delicious Hungarian cookies that he brought along. In a short time, each one of you may be harmonizing to the tune of “We’re strong for Toledo.” Yes, if you want to hear the haunting Hungarian tunes with a heart behind it, listen to Emery Boroski. If he doesn’t know the number, nobody else does. In my books, he’s a fine Verhovay fraternalist and a true sports figure. That’s Emery Boroski, Johnstown, Pa. Louis Vizi, oür Director from Scalp Level, Pa. and my long standing friend, had the honor of presenting the championship trophy to the Women’s Team of Branch 366, Cleveland. Our congratulations to Branch 15 on having the champion men’s team and also to Branch 366 for the women’s champion team. While we were “living it up” in Chicago, some of Toledo’s members were recovering from sickness at home. On the sick list were Bill Smith — he’s laid up for two weeks with a virus attack — Ernest Belegrin, who just came home from the hospital, and Joe Hollo, getting around a little better after a serious compound fracture. The speediest recovery to you all. Out-of-town members who could not make the trip because of working schedules were Mr. and Mrs. John Kocsis. I waited for them to join us in a good game of pinochle but they had to be at work. Branch 27 invites all our newly made friends to its annual picnic. Detroit and Cleveland friends, please take note. The outing will be on June 26 at Suto's Grove. Music will be by Joseph Segedi. The entertainment committee has told me that a surprise will be served in the food line, and refreshments will be in abundance, assuring a pleasant time for all. A REMINDER: The Fourth of July will soon be here, so when you drive do so with regard for life and limb. join and serve Hermina Turner Receives Ovation Miss Hermina Turner, member of Branch 50, Chicago, thrilled her audience to the point that she was called back for several encores. In our opinion she is on her way to becoming one of the best violinists in this country. A BIT OF HAWAII Elizabeth Sasse, member of Branch 130, East Chicago, Indiana, gave the Victory Dinner and Dance program a Hawaiian touch. She is a member of our Juvenile Order and her dancing pleased the large audience LEDGER ASSETS — MARCH 31, 1955 Real Estate — Home Office Building Less Reserve ........................ Mortgage Loan Account ..................... Branch Real Estate Account ........... Loans and Liens ................................ Bond Account ..................................... Stock Account ................................... Cash Account ...................................... Savings Account .................................. Stock Account — Magyar Home ..... Accounts Receivable ......................... Total Ledger Assets ................................................ $15,570,030.52 JOHN SZALANCZY JOHN SABO National Treasurer National Auditor $ 114,149.98 539,981.13 40,989.71 583,667.57 14,147,438.57 36,167.98 50,129.58 44.256.00 12.450.00 800.00
