Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-11-14 / 46. szám

YE OLDE ROUND TABLE By Betty Carol Balega november 14, 1940 Verhovayak Lapja A Tribute to the Editors’ Work By MARGARET VARGO Just as in the days of old when the knights from near and afar gathered round the Round Table of King Arthur, so likewise on No­vember 3d did the contri­butors of the Journal gather round their Round Table at the Home Office in Pitts­burgh, Pennsylvania, to iron out a few of their diffi­culties. Formal invitations had been sent only to those writers residing within the immediate tri-state area; but January 26, 1941 has been set as the date for the next conference, and to it all con­tributors are welcomed. John Sabo, Jr., author of the Round Table series, was appointed chairman of the meeting, while Betty Carol Balega was appointed re­corder. Albert Jozik took charge of introductions and supplying the needs and in­formation of the gathered contributors. During the conference, at which a pleasant spirit of informality prevailed despite various conflicting opinions, the nucleus of a National Journalistic Association to embrace our Verhovay writers, was formed. The ob­ject of this group will be to better organize the jour­nalists in our Association, and memberships will be is­sued. These memberships will be in the form of press cards, to be issued to accepted members from the Home Office. Temporary of­ficers elected are: President, John Sabo, Jr.; Vice-Pres­ident, William C. Kohut; Secretary, Betty Carol Ba­lega; Treasurer, Olga Kas­­mer. It was decided to contact the Hungarian Reference Library in New York City for “thumb-nail-’ biographies of famous Hungarian Ameri­cans, statesmen, musicians and patriots. Also decided was the point of heading each regular columnist’s or feature writer’s work with his or her photo. All regular contributors should send in their latest glossy finish photographs as soon as pos­sible. Those present at this, the first Round Table conference, were: William C. Kohut — Sec­retary of Branch 430, Home­stead, Pa., Business Manager of the Verhovay Baseball and Softball League. Arpad Chontos — Publi­city Manager of Branch 430, Homestead, Pa. Olga Kasmer — Branch 430, Homestead, Pa. Stephen J. Rotz — Branch 430, Homestead, Pa. Andrew C. Simcho — Branch 430, Homestead, Pa., former Publicity Manager of Branch 278, Omaha, Neb. Julius Lenart — Secretary of Branch 395, McKeesport, Pa. John Sabo, Jr. — Branch 395, McKeesport, Pa. John “Dirk” Fulop — Branch 376, Pittsburgh, Pa. Edward M. Kurjack — Secretary and Publicity Di­rector of the Verhovay Over­seas Club. Betty Carol Balega — Shamokin, Pa. Albert Jozik — Home Of­fice, Pittsburgh, Pa. We wish to acknowledge with deep appreciation the telephone call of Val Kony­ha, Publicity Manager of Branch 40, Martins Ferry, Ohio, regretting that he was unable to attend. Please remember that the next Round Table meeting will be held on January 26, 1940, in the Home Office, at which conference matters not concluded at the first meeting will be treated. ---------:o:--------­HUNGARIAN INSUR­ANCE SOCIETIES MEET IN PITTSBURGH The semiannual meeting of the Hungarian benefit societies was held in the Verhovay Home Office, Pitts­burgh, Pennsylvania, on No­vember 6, 1940. Attending the meeting were representatives of the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation, East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; the Hungar­ian Reformed Federation, Washington, District of Co­lumbia; The American Sick Benefit and Life Insurance Association, Bridgeport, Con­necticut; and the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Asso­ciation, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl­vania. Each society was repre­sented by its president and its secretary, and some sent other officers also. Fraternal insurance mat­ters of common interest to the four societies were dis­cussed and acted upon by the meeting body. Most important discussion of all was the new problem created by the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. Under present condi­tions when a person enters military service his policy becomes void or he must pay a greater premium. It was agreed by the meeting insurance societies to pro­pose to their respective Branch 312 In view of the fact that the editors-^ of our Journal have labored so untiringly with whole-hearted interest to elevate the standards of the Verhovay Journal, it might be well to recognize the importance of their worthy efforts which are in­­aeed very commendable. We must appreciate all the problems they are forced to face and solve from day tc day. Their unselfish ef­forts have been due to their sole interest of attaining a certain ideal: to make ours a BIGGER AND BETTER JOURNAL, and, therefore, the editors deserve not only cooperation from all the contributors, but also an acknowledgement for their excellent work. I submit here a parody (with all due apologies to the original) on one of my favorite poems, “L’Envoi,” by Rudyard Kipling, which is to serve as a tribute in recognition of the fine work of the Verhovay Journal editors: L’Envoi to an Editor When the world’s last news­paper is published and .the last news copy’s been read, When news reporting has perished, and even the boards or directors that the policies of those called to the service under the Selec­tive Training and Service Act of 1940 be permitted to remain intact and the pre­miums kept to the same standard. It was also decided and agreed upon that begining January 1, 1941, identical medical certificates for new members will be used by these four societies. The meetings are held semiannually and in rota­tion, that is, in one home office to the other. Idamay, West Virginia youngest copy editor is dead, Editors shall rest, and faith, you shall need it—lie down for an aeon or two Till the Master of all good journalists shall put you tc work anew. And those that were good shall be happy—they shall edit in a golden composing room: A paper without advertise­ments, censors, or “dead­lines” to be met soon. They shall have famed news­men to work, with—Pulit­zer, Simms and Greeley. And no one shall be late with an assignment or complain that his article was cut severely. And only the Master shall praise you, and only the Master shall blame, And no one shall proofread for money and no one shall edit for fame But each for the joy of pub­lishing, and each, in his separate star, Shall write the news as he sees it for the God of things as they are.--------------------O-------------------­BRANCH 366 NOTICE Cleveland, Ohio ATTENTION: Members of Branch 366. The final monthly meet­ing for the year 1940 will be held on Friday, December 6th. It is urgent that all mem­bers attend this very impor­tant meeting, for there will take place elections of new officers for 1941 and dis­cussions of activities for the coming year will be heard. Let us make this a 100% attendance. The meeting will be held in the Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road, at 8:30 P. M. Fraternally yours, ELSIE KOLOZSVARY Financial Secretary. Page 3 VERHOVAY OVERSEAS CLUB BALL OUTSTAND­ING SUCCESS The csárdás ruled supreme and the colorful Magyar costumes were the most po­pular attire at the Verhovay Overseas Club Costume Ball. Nothing was found lacking to add to the gayety and color of the affair. The ball­room floor never boasted of a more spirited group of dancers than this assembly 'of young Magyars. It was a heart-gladdening sight to see the second and even third generation youngsters doing the csárdás in prize­­winning fashion. Contributing to the suc­cess of this dance in no small measure was the ge­nerous turnout of young and old from nearby locali­ties, for which the Overseas Club is deeply appreciative and hopes for their continued support. In further expressing thanks to those who made the Ball the success it was, especial mention should be made to the young ladies who sacrificed time and ef­fort in preparing the deli­cacies and the prizes, and taking active part in the sponsoring of the various activities in connection with the dance: Margaret Evans, Ann Bogi, Irene Pasternak, “Pinky” Goydan, Ethel Papp, Helen Erdeky, Mrs. Madge Kurjack, Mrs. Verna Erdeky, Olga Kepes, Mrs. Ethel Becy, Margaret Nemeth, Betty Mészáros. The doll presented as the first prize to the winner of the csárdás contest was es­pecially prepared for the oc­casion by Mrs. Madge Kur­jack. The second prize gift, a toilette combination, was donated by Helen Erdeky. Further acknowledgement and thanks should be given for their tireless efforts to the following members: J. Juszko, M. Jeso, B. Kurjack, Frank Bacsó, Kal Erdeky, Jr., A1 Goydan and all others who contributed in any way to the success of our first venture. The regular monthly meeting of the Verhovay Overseas Club takes place on November 20th, in the Ha­zelwood Társaskör, at 8:°0 p. m., where the results of the dance will be tabulated. All members charged with dance tickets are urged to be prepared to account for them. This meeting will be short and will be followed by refreshments and danc­ing. Friends and prospective members are invited to at­tend. E. M. KURJACK Sec’y.

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