Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
Page 6 Verhovay Journal November 28, 1945 Fortieth Anniversary of Branch 13, Trenton, N. J. Branch 13, Trenton, N. J., ob served its 40th anniversary on November 18th, Sunday, at 1 PM. Members and friends of the branch and representatives of many civic, ecclesiastical and fraternal organizations, attended the banquet which was held at the Hungarian Home, Genesee and Hudson Streets, Trenton, N.J. President Frank Radvanyi de livered the welcoming address which was followed by the American and Hungarian national anthems. The Rev. Zoltán Beky offered grace and then an excellent dinner was served. Immediately after the dinner the Rev. Father Julius Kish, a member of Branch 13, congratulated the branch and expressed his good wishes for its continued success. He was followed by branch-president Frank Radvanyi who delivered the keynote address. He remembered the founders of the Association and then the founders of the celebrating branch, of whom only one was among the living, our good old brother John Megulesz who, notwithstanding his serious illness, left the sick-bed to attend the birth-day celebration of the branch which he helped to organize 40 years ago. A storm of. applause greeted the old Verhovayan . . . Then Mr. Radvanyi paid tribute to our soldiers and introduced the veterans of Branch 13, who attended the anniversary banquet, among them fellowmembers Virók, Radvanyi and Dr Kondor who just returned to civilian life after three years of military service. Finally the branch-president introduced the Master of Ceremonies, attorney William Reich who, first of all, introduced the honorary president of Branch 13, John Megulesz. The grand old man of the Verhovay expressed his sincere appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him, greeted Supreme President John Bencze and the guests and concluded with praying that God may bless the celebrating branch with continued success. His sincere speech deeply moved the audience which rewarded his message with great acclamation. Miss Ilona Nemes, charming daughter of branch-manager Charles Nemes sang beautifully, enthralling the audience with her excellent performance. The Master of Ceremonies then introduced with much humor the Rev. Zoltán Beky who responded in the same vein and delivered an excellent address, congratulating the Verhovay upon its patriotic and fraternal achievements. “Congratulations and our highest respects are due to the Supreme President and the membership of the Verhovay — he said — for the marvellous support rendered by this organization to the American Hungarian Relief movement!” Describing the horrible sufferings of the people of Hungary, he appealed to the audience to follow the glorious example set by the Verhovay. The Rev. Ft. Joseph Mackón spoke of the importance of religion, for it is our Christian faith from which we derive all brotherly love that moves men to charitable actions. A great ovation greated the Mayor of Trenton, a second generation American Hungarian, Hon. Andrew Duch, who addressed the audience in excellent Hungarian. He expressed his best wishes for the continued development of the Verhovay — hoping that she will have 75,000 members by the time the 75th anniversary rolls around. Then he related how he became a member of the Verhovay. “For many years I held myself aloof from fraternal societies—the Mayor said — but at last I felt that I should join one, if for no other reason, because I sincerely admired the program of these societies. Once I decided that I wanted to join a fraternal society, I tried to find the strongest and best of them all, and that, I found, was the Verhovay. That’s why I became a member of this branch which today celebrates its 40th birthday.” His testimonial was received with great enthusiasm which .again broke forth when the next speaker, Supreme President John Bencze, was introduced. He spoke of the past of this great branch and praised its members and officers for their great contributions to the causes of the Verhovay. Then he spoke of our unfortunate brothers and sisters in Hungary and implored the good people of Trenton to lend full support to the Reliefmovement. Frank Cher, District Manager, paid tribute to the former managers and secretaries of the celebrating branch, praising their contributions to the development of one of the oldest Verhovay branches. John Inglesby, freeholder, mem ber of the city council, greeted the branch and then greetings and gifts were presented by the following representatives of sister-branches: Alexander Puskas, president of Branch 52, New Brunswick, N. J., and his wife; Michael Puskas, manager of Branch 518, New Brunswick, N.J., and his wife; Michael Batar, vicepresident and George Szabó, member of Branch 417, Trenton. N. J.; Gifts were presented and greetings conveyed also by the representatives of the local churches and societies. The highly successful affair was prepared by the following Committee; Frank Radvanyi, chairman, Charles Pentek, vicepresident, Charles Nemes, manager, John Nemeth, siek-visitor, Frank Vereb, recording secretary, Alexander Virók, Frank Molnár, Nicholas Pentek, Julius Dudash, Joseph Kormi, Anthony Tenczler, John Buga, Charles Radvanyi and Andrew Jármi. Credit for the excellent dinner is due to the members of the Ladies’ Committee: Mrs. Frank Radvanyi, Mrs. Charles Nemes, Mrs. Nicholas Pentek, Mrs. Frank Molnár, Mrs. Joseph Kedves, Mrs. Joseph Stecz, Mrs. Frank Vereb, Mrs. John Hegedűs, Mrs. Daniel Tamas. The following served at the tables: Mrs. John Kovács, Margaret Nemes, Mary Nemes, Mrs. John Demko, Mrs. Joseph Turi, Margaret Szucs, Margaret Sipos, Barbara Hegedűs, Mrs. Joseph Kedves Jr., Mrs. Nicholas 15 Orphans “Adopted" by Social Club of Br. 34, Pittsburgh, Pa. The tragic fate of Hungary’s DETROIT, orphaned children arouses American Hungarians to swift action, more than any other appeal ever presented to them. The day after we heard of Branch 132, South Bend , Ind., assuming fosterparentship for 33 Hungarian orphans, we had cause to rejoice over another report, received from the Social Club of the Verhovay Home of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pa., advising us that the Club “adopted” fifteen orphans. A check of $90.00 was attached to the report as advance payment. The Verhovay Home in Pittsburgh has a story somewhat similar to that of the Home in South Bend. It was built just before the war and already it has been paid for in full. Of course, it is not as big a building as the one in South Bend, and its costs cannot compare with what the members of Branch 132 had invested in their Home but then, Branch 132 is a much larger Branch than Branch 34 and so the latter’s achievement compares favorably with that attained by the former. It is a heart-warming fact that the Social Club of Branch 34 chose to take the same course as did the membership of our great South Bend Branch. Their attention, too, turned to the orphaned children in Hungary and by assuming foster-parentship for FIFTEEN orphans they have taken an action which by its generosity proves that they are led by the spirit of compassion, the essence of fraternalism. 36, APPEALS TO MEMBERS IN BEHALF OF ORPHANS FOSTER-PARENTSHIP FOR THREE ORPHANS FOR ONE YEAR had been assumed by Branch 36 at the last meeting, the cost to be paid from the branch-treasury. It was decided at the same time to place a collection-box on the table at every branch-meeting and the members are requested to make further contributions whenever attending the meeting. It is a good idea for when the costs of caring for an orphaned child amount to no more than $3.00 a month, every dime contributed goes a long way. We wouldn’t be surprised if that collection-box alone would make it possible for Branch 36 to care for several more orphans. But Branch 36 went even further. A circular letter will be sent to the members of the Branch urging all who could afford it to assume foster-parentship for at least one Hungarian orphan. Says Branch-manager Stephen Lukacs in the Branch- News column of the November 14th Hungarian issue of the Journal: “Our branch has 1500 adult members. If every member would contribute but ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH, then Branch 36 COULD CARE FOR 45 ORPHANS!” We believe the campaign to be an excellent one. While there are many who feel that they cannot afford to spend $3.00 per month for the orphans in Hungary, it is still hardly conceivable that a DOLLAR A MONTI could be considered too high i contribution. And if the mem' bers of a branch pool their resources in a generous manner then real help can be renderet to the innocent children who hat been hit so hard by the war. Wt hope to hear soon about the progress of this campaign among th< members of Branch 36. And foi what has been done already bj that branch: THANKS! BRANCH 17, LORAIN, OHIO, ADOPTS 3 ORPHANS AT COST OF $108! MANAGER GEORGE JAVOI of Branch 17, Lorain, O., report: that the membership decided a' the meeting held on Novembei 4, to “adopt” 3 Hungarian orphans, The amount of $108 ($3.0( for shoes for each child included) is to be paid immediatelj by the treasury of the branch At the same time the managei appeals to all Verhovay ans, members of Branch 17 as well as all the other branches, to heet the appeal. “Even branches—h< writes—which have no monies in their treasuries can help il the individual members assum« foster-parentship for the orphans in Hungary.” We are certain, bj now, that his request will bi complied with and that the response of Verhovayans to this appeal will prove that the Verhovay is not only the largest ii number but also in fraterna' compassion, among the America! Hungarian fraternal associations BOWLING NEWS DETROIT,MICHIGAN Branch 443 MEN’STEAMS October20, 1945 Name PinsGame Ave. L. Csorbas 2959 18 164 J. László 2758 18 153 W. Laslo 2733 18 152 J. Soltész 2265 15 151 Z. Yuhasz 1815 12 151 S. Giss 2693 18 149 F. Gasparovics 2175 15 145 M. McLaughlin 2584 18 143 David H. 1289 9 143 J. Bartha 1977 15 132 Z. Diószegi 2309 18 128 F. Toth 222 2 111 L. Korpon 321 3 107 TEAMS STEVE J. László 153 S. Giss 149 David H. 143 Z. Yuhasz 151 J. Bartha 132 J. Soltész 2265 15 151 J. Kalmar 450 3 150 Wm. Laslo 3130 21 149 S. Giss 3109 21 148 F. Gasparovics 2616 18 145 M. McLaughlin 2956 21 141 David H. 1677 12 140 J .Bartha 1977 15 132 Z. Diószegi 2698 21 128 F. Toth 222 2 111 L. Korpon 321 3 107 Won: 8 728 Lost: 4 MURRAY L. Csorbas 164 J. Soltész 151 W. Laslo 152 M. McLaughlin 143 Z. Diószegi 128 Won: 4 738 Lost:8 October 27th, 1945 Name Pins Game Ave. L. Csorbas 3463 21 165 Z. Yuhasz 2290 15 153 J. László 2728 18 151 Katona, Margaret Molnár and Jane Klema. Congratulations to 40 year old Branch 13 . . . may it continue on the road of fraternal understanding, cooperation and certain success! TEAMS MURRAY L. Csorbas 165 J. Kalmar 150 M. McLaughlin 141 Z. Diószegi W. Laslo 128 149 Won: 11 STEVE David H. F. Gasparovics S. Giss Z. Yuhasz J. László 733 Lost:5 140 145 148 153 151 Margie Virginia 105 99 Won: 9 578 Lost: 3 IRMA Won: 5 737 Lost: 11 LADIES’ TEAMS October 20, 1945 Name Pins Game Ave. E.Srock 2132'15 142 I.Rosta 2099 15 140 J.Csorbas 2255 18 125 H.Balog 2180 18 121 E.László 1083 9 120 H.Laslo. 2014 18 112 M.Gasparovich 1683 15 112 M.Klinger 1890 18 105 V.Yuhasz 1793 18 99 M.László 582 6.97 H.Forintos 1073 15 71 Irma 140 Julia 125 Helen L. 112 Helen B. 121 Helen F. 71 569 Won: 3 Lost: 9 October27, 1945 Name Pins Game Ave E.Srock 2501 18 13 I.Rosta 2476 18 13 J.Csorbas 2657 21 12 E.László 1450 12 12 H.Balog 2499 21 11 H.Holbus 350 3 11 M.Gasperovich 2050 18 11 H.Laslo 2351 21 11 M.Klinger 1890 18 10 V.Yuhasz 2116 21 10 M.László 582 6 9 H.Forintos 1389 18 7 TEAMS ELSIE Elsie 139 Elvira 121 Margaret 114 Margie 105 Virginia 101 580 Won: 10 Lost: 6 IRMA J Irma 137 Julia 126 Helen L. 112 Helen B. 119 Helen F. 77 TEAMS ELSIE Elsie Elvira Margaret 142 120 112 Won: 6 571 Lost: 10 JOSEPH SZABÓ, Bowling Managei
