Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
May 9, 1945 Verhovay Journal Page 3 VERHOVAY SPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164 ---- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -----This is hot my regular monthly article hut a request report of Sunday, April 15fh, and the happenings of that day. This report will be my recollections and I do hope it meets with the approval of the requestor and my other readers (?). April 15, 1945, 6:30 AM. It’s a cool, drowsy Sunday morning. After a hard week of work and the late Saturday night meting of local branch oficers, it is hard to leave my pillow but up I get to greet the dawn. It is a big day, and an unusual day, for us Verhovay members so I hurry to keep my appointment promptly with Secretary Kunst-adt and his company. Enroute to East Chicago, Ind. we Stop at the Stevens Hotel to pick up our Supreme Secretary, Coloman Revesz. Riding along the Outer Drive we point out the spots of interest in our Windy City to our guest. It is pressed, forced conversation. We all know what our duty for the day is but we do not mention it. All have loved ones on the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific and perhaps that is the reason our conversation lags. 9:30 AM. We reach the Palla home where Mother Palla greets ns. Alexander Avenue, the main street of the Hungarian setlement, is quiet. Folks are on their way to church with bowed heads as this is not an ordinary Sunday worship It is a Sunday morning when Verbovay FIA, the Hungarians of East Chicago and all America bows to our hero and fellow-member Joseph Halai. Our group leaves the Palla residence and proceed to the club house of Branch 130 from whence we march to the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Hunarian Church. After High Mass the entire congregation gathers around the Soldiers Memorial. Soldiers, sailors, pedestrians stop and mix vrith the Worshipers. The street is thick With people. Secretray Palla of Branch ,139 introduces Supreme Secretary Révész. With a cold wind whipping his face, Secretary Revesz gave a Warm speech. A speech which came not only from the secretary’s heart, but it is the voice of nearly 53000 yerhovay members. The picture is unveiled and handed to Gold Star Mother Halai. Her outcry touched the hearts of young and old. The family gathered around her fend Secretary Revesz. The church bells are ringing and a prayer from Father Sipos ended the Memorial Ceremony. The picture, a master piece of our artist, goes from hand to hand in the immediate family, the folks who saw Joseph Halai grow up to be a hero, the younger folks who knew him just a few yeárs back as a good pal, and last, to young lady from Chiego, Who also knew him .... Luncheon was served for about about 50 guests at the Columbia Hall. Iii the company of District Or■ ganize'r, George Toth, Mr. Revesz left for a brief visit in Chicago to place a floral piece oh the casket of another Verhovay hero, who passed away in one of our Naval Hospitals fust f lev- days back. ; o was a member of 1 vgneb 37. Little incidents like this are in Reality big matters that make our iVerhovay the outstanding bearer of . Fraternity. It is not only financial matters that folks look in their hours of sorrow but for a few kind words: words which make the dear ones we lost, a brother or sister to all. The plain and straightforward actions of Mr. Revesz in the few hours he spent with us, has made many new friends for him and the Verhovay organization. The .afternoon passed swiftly. Many of the visitors stayed in East Chicago and watched Chicago Branch 342 "bowl against the Home team of Branch 130. Secretary Kunstadt’s car headed for Indiana Harbor with Mrs. Csonka and just me. I listened while Barbara Kovack practiced on her piano to be ready for the Branch 164 Jubilee Celebration, Oct. <7th. I just had to put in this Branch 164 commercial in this article to please our secretary. 6 PM was set for the banquet commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Branch 130 at the Columbia Hall. It is a big hall with a small stage and a very good kitchen. The tables were set for345 people which were practically all reserved. Mr. Palla had a seating system which was well under control. Branch 164 was well represented with 40 members while other branches that were well represented were 342, 96, 132 from South Bend Ind., 37, and the branches from Gary, Whiting, Indiana Harbor, Hammond and other places. Mr Csnrilla, president Of Branch 130, greeted the guests and introduced Secretary Palla as the Toastmaster. After Father Sipos offered Grace, the dinner was served, it was a masterpiece of Hungarian cooking. Not only was the cooking excellent but the service was deluxe. The after dinner program was quite long but it gave us a chance to concentrate on Mr. Revesz’ speech which was fortunately presented before the program. Mr. Révész spoke about the achievements Of Branch 130 in the Verhovay field, congratulating not only Secretary Palla, but his whole family for the work they have done for the community in the past years. He then mentioned the next big job the American-Hungarians must do. Our Supreme Secretary forgot his position and his title and spoke as man to man: a man with a big heart for the needy spoke to the men who will and must Understand him. He spoke of the millions of Hungarians across the ocean who were freed by soldiers, soldiers as Joseph Halai, from German plutocracy after years of struggle. These Hungarians are free people now but they are hungry, sick and homeless. Their hearts and eyes are focused at the American Hungarian Relief Inc., which represents all American Hungarians. This report would not be complete without the mention Of the speakers who expressed their best wishes to Brand* 130. Though my list not be complete speeches were made by Mr. Ribar Br. 342, Mr. Irockv Br. 164. Mr Tinich Br. 96 Mr. Tatar Br. 37, Mr Nyers So Bend Br., Mr. Szilvasy, Whiting Br., Mr. Lindinger Ind. Harbor Br., Organizer George Toth representing Br. 503!, representatives of the Hammond and Gary Branches, the East Chicago Reformed Church and it’s local societies, the East Chicago Catholic Church and its affiliations the Rákóczi Aid Association, the Woodmen Circle and other American Hungarian organizations. It was after 10 PM when we bid good-bye to our Supreme Secretary in front of the Stevens Hotel. It Schedule of Presentations of Verhcvay Heroes’ Portraits Several branches are preparing to hold memorial celebrations in honor of the members of these branches who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the service of our country. We call the attention of our readers to the following schedule and urge them to attend these memorial celebrations and portrait presentations. MAY 13, MOTHERS’ DAY. Lorain, Ohio, at 5 P.M. in the Hall of the Roman Catholic Church. Monongahela, Pa., at 8:30 A.M. in the Reformed Church. MAY 30. Memorial Day. Cleveland, Ohio. JUNE 3. Canton and Massilon, Ohio. JULY 8. Gary, W. Virginia. JULY 22. Whiting, Ind. AUGUST 19. Homestead, Penna. SEPTEMBER 3. Northampton, Pa. We are sure that fellowmembers who reside near to any of these branches, will make an effort to attend these occasions and pay tribute to our great heroes who have helped our armies to achieve victory at the cost of their lives. Part of that tribute should go, together with our deep sympathy, to the survivors of these heroes who were called upon to make the greatest sacrifice anyone can make: to give up their loved ones. These bereaved families deserve our utmost respect and deepest sympathy. And the portraits to be presented to them are tokens of the respect and sympathy of the entire membership of our Association. DETROIT SPORTS BRANCHES 36, 443, 500 and 429 Well what do you know . . . Branches 36 and 429 will not be alone next September when the bowling season again rolls around! •From reports .which have reached my ear, Branch 443 Will finally create a team, or teams, and will lend competition to the other two branches. Also, from what I hear, Branch 300 in east Detroit will endeavor to lend its support to Detroit’s V.F.I.A. bowling world. About Branch 500, there is a branch Which practises Fraternalism in every degree possible. This season, Br. 429 started a bowling team. Two of the fellas had to go on the steady night shift and one chap left for another State. So contacting Branch 500 members, Br. 429 borrowed their support' to keep our team going until the season ended. The 500 gang had so much fun that next year they’ll have their own team and it is hoped that the 429 fellas will be able to keep going alone. Branch 36’fe sharp quintet ended in a blaze of glory. In the final standings, the Verhovay team came in second place with the Kohlenberg team heading top position. In third place and following down the line comes Jack Mondon’s team, Tommy Burn’s, Rouge Recreation, Spur, Rebel’s, Kish’s, Hevesi’s Massey’s, Club Top Hat and Dobrik. Gazing down the list of the boys who participated in this Major Classic, many Hungarian names can be noted. -But also, other nationalities are represented, which again brings to the front that the second generation Verhovay members are not all Hungarians. Here then, is ample proof that to keep interest in Verhovay Fraternalism alive, consideration must be made of those who are not of the Hungarian race. If we can arouse interest which will have universal appeal, many, many more members can be was a big day. A sorrowful day and at the same time, a hopeful day for many of us. We are Sending our prayers to God to help our husbands, sons and brothers in our struggle for freedom so that we all may help those poor folks at home for a better, peaceful life in the future. Just me, Margaret Stangret 1427 So. SaWyer Ave. Chicago-23, 111. Publicity Agent of Branch 164. added to our organization. Let’s try and give this new generation what it wants and build up an intresting Fraternal program. The last four weeks’ scores of the 36 quintet are worthy of note: APRIL 4, 1945 W. Nowak 174 193 182 549 F. Nowak 225 222 278 725 B. Kendy 167 145 162 474 P. Pozsonyi237 196 142 575 J. Lorincz 159 222 193 574 Totals 962 978 957 2897 APRIL11, 1945 W. Nowak160 212 264 636 F. Nowak 191 184216 591 B. Kendy 200 232 172 604 P. Pozsonyi180 199 182 561 J. Lorincz 191 157 150 498 Totals 922 984 984 2890 APRIL18, 1945 S. Varga182 222 194 598 F. Ncrwak 190 196 189 575 J. Demeter189 200 200 589 P. Pozsonyi175 164212 551 S. Lorincz 193 181 181 555 Totals 929 963 976 2868 (Bill Kendy was sick and w. Nowak left). APRIL25, 1945 S. Vargo170 135 167 472 F. Nowak 167 181 158 506 J. Demeter151 187 178 516 P. Pozsonyi187 217 197 601 J. Lorincz205 203 223 631 Totals 880 903 923 2726 Final averagesare: Frank No-wak, 189; Walter Nowak 187, William Kendy, 175; Paul Pozsonyi 180, Steve Vargo 183; totaling a 914 Team Average, which is pretty good in any bowling world. Doubles events in the women’s league ended with the 429 females taking top honors. Mary Fisher won high single with 196; Attn Major and Partner won third place with a total of 833. The other girls and partners won prize position high enough to win them extra money. A party after the Doubles event left the women on a high note of hilarity and with keen anticipation for next season. May I suggest here that if Br. 443 & Br. 500 are planning to add women’s teams, to send them to the Springwells Recreation Wednesday Nite League? We plan to hold our first meeting September 5 at 7 p. m. and it would be fun to have other branches bowling with the 429ers. Your Ferret note with a great deal of pleasure that Chicago may take up the challenge and play host to a visiting onslaught of Verhovay bowling members from nearby cities. The beauty of holding this Middle-West Tournament on the day of Branch 164’s Thirty-fifth Anniversary in October, would be the fact that with such a large crowd as will attend this celebration, our bowlers will have a grand opportunity for meeting other members of the VFIA who are not bowlers. Keen competition Of the teams will add extra interest to what would be a weekend of great fun. With two other branches having teams in Detroit, perhaps they, too, could be induced to bartipate in a major Verhovay event. How about it, folks? By THE FERRET)------------------v------------------A PATRIOTIC CONTRIBUTION Naturally, no one can predict what the post-war transitional period will involve. Yet, of one thing we may be sure, namely: every individual who has a backlog of emergency cash available on demand will be in a much safer position than those citizens who lack such a bulwark of security. Recall what the loan values of the life insurance policies accomplished in the depression of 1933, when thousands of business and millions of individuals were saved from failure, and from suffering and want by turning to this dependable source of emergency cash. Therefore, every time you sell a new policy or keep an old one in force, you are making a definite patriotic contribution toward the effective stabilization of our national economy in the post-war period. Life Insurance in Wartime The fond mother wrote to her son who was in military service: “I hope that yon have now learned to get up punctually every morning so that you do not keep the whole battalion waiting for breakfast.” “They say that whiskey has killed more men than bullets.” “Maybe, but I’d rather he full of whiskey than bullets.” Personally, we don’t know the secret of success, but we are afraid it’s work.
