Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
October 30, 1946 The Verhovay Album of Branch Managers JAMES SZUCH — BRANCH 25 — GLEN JEAN, W. VA. Man can attain the full 1 measure of success of which I he is*capable, only if he has a congenial wife who will 1 encourage and suport his I ambitions. In that respect, I James Szuch is fortunate, in- I deed, for his wife, herself an I enthusiastic fraternalist, is I an ever ready help to him in the management of Branch 25. Residing in Mt. Hope, W. Va., this fine team has secured 271 new members since 1932 when Mr. Szuch was elected manager of the branch which he served, in various capacities for 27 years. Born in Paptamasi, Bihar county, Hungary, on January 6, 1889, he entered the United States on July 27, 1907. In 1909 when he started to work in the coal-mines at Whippsl, W. Va. he joined the Verhovay at Branch 25 and married the former Emily Demjan on November 25, 1911. They have seven children, Louis, 32, Elizabeth, 30, James Jr., 29, Alex, 28, Andrew 26, Steve, 24, and Margaret, 20. Four of their sons, T/5 James, Pfc. Alex, St. Sgt. Andrew and Cpl. Steve, served with distinction in World War II., and Alex holds the Purple Heart for wounds received in action at Saipan. Louis, Elizabeth, James and Andrew are married, and including three grandchildren, 14 of the family are members of the Verhovay. If anyone asks how one can find time and energy to manage a sizeable branch, increasing its membership year by year, while working for a living and rearing a large family, Mr. and Mrs. Szuch know the answer. All this and more was done by them and whatever they did, was done well! Fine children, a steadily growing branch, loyal, cooperating fellow-members, are the splendid results of a lifetime of devotion, loyalty and fraternal service. The spirit of the 13 miners of Hazleton dwells in the hearts of manager James Szuch and his wife. MARTYRS OF LIBERTY COMMEMORATED IN DAYTON Verhovay Journal THE FERRET SEZ Page 5 iuiiiiiMiimnifliii!!:;i!iiiifliii;i]iii:!'jiiiiii![iiiiii[]iiiiiumiiiiiiuii!ii mmmmmmmmmmmmam (Continued from Page 4) are presented to you by the 55,- 000 members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association.” The heartrending sobs and cries of the mourning mothers cut through the hearts of all as the veils were lifted from the portraits and the features of the three ycung men appeared before the audience. Taps were sounded by Louis Blank, member of Post 5, American Legion, arid then the parents received the portraits from the Supreme President. The Hungarian National Anthem was sung in conclusion of the pregram. After an hour’s recess a baijjuet was served for all who at;ended the Ceremonies and several late arrivals. Andrew Papp, ^resident of Branch 249, Director John Korosfoy, Alliance, O., Alexander Gondos, edit:r, Dr. loseph Prince, Supreme Presiient John Bencze and District Vlanager Michael Simo addressed he assembled guests. Everyone present agreed in giving full credit for the excelent arrangements to the Mem>rial Committee: Joseph Prince, vt. D., director, Andrew Papp ind Stephen Huccel, presidents, ind Joseph Czeiszperger, An- Irew Hankoczky, Julius Polichiny, managers of the Dayton >ranches. Master of Ceremones Paul Kelemen conducted the )rcgram with great dignity, nuch ability and refinement. ?he charming Misses Mary Hankoczky, Julia Lakatos, Helen Hegedűs, Violet Cingi, Irene Polichany and Priscilla Palkovach, dressed in splendid Hungarian costumes, made a beautiful group around the heroes’ portraits on the stage. The excel-, lent speakers had a very attentive and responsive audience. Altogether, it was an impressive affair. It is that much more to be regretted that the audience was much smaller than could be expected. It was a disheartening experience for the speakers as well as the assembly. Disappointment over the lack of interest was voiced by Supreme Auditor John Sabo who, referring to how easily people seem to forget the sacrifices of our heroes, said: “You will pardon me if I mention to you today that I feel sad about this hall not being filled to overflowing. There should be so many people here paying tribute to these young men that this hall would be too small to accommodate all. There is no reason why more of the people of Dayton should not be here . . .’ The Verhovay has more than 500 adult members in Dayton. Discounting even the many American Hungarians who are not connected with the Association, the local membership alone CQuld have filled the hall. And they should have done so in consideration of the fact that memorial ceremonies are conducted for the purpose of demonstrating the sympathy of Verhovay ans toward these who had lost their loved ones. It was a “It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which is valuable.”—Samuel Sorbiere. ODDS AND ENDS Believe me, folks, there is no relaxation to compare with the whimsical humor of a favorite teen-ager in easing up the weary strain of putting food on the family table these days. When that handsome No. 1 son, echoed by the growing No. 2 lad, lays down the law with these words, “Hey, Mom, if you don’t get some meat on the table soon, you can figure on us leaving for a place where the stuff is served,” you can depend on it that the situation is critical. Eating out costs a good deal, and a fellow does get tired of SPAM and scrambled eggs. Between you and me, if the kids do find a place where meat is still served, they can count on Pop and Mom leaving too! ABOUT BRANCH SPORTS ALLOTMENTS . . . With so many more branches adding bowing teams to their various activities, the matter of supplying shirts and entry fees to these energetic quintets assumes problems which must be ironed out !o the satisfaction of all members. Very few branch leaders realize the importance of keeping alive the ii.ieiest ot their American members. At the same time, bowlers are probably not aware of the requirements which must be met so that they can be supplied with the necessary equipment. We have the same trou ble at Branch 429, and your Ferret feels that in explaining the various inquiries to one branch, the question at issue can be smoothed out so that all parties are satisfied, and other branches may be also enlightened. It is true that the Verhovay Association aids the branches with a sports Allotment. Very little is. demanded to secure this necessary assistance, and if the 8y Mrs. Jolán Lucas poor demonstration, casting a sad reflection upon Verhovay fraternalism, which will be hard to live down in that community. Up to now, Verhovay’s portrait presentations had been hailed in every community as outstanding examples of fraternalism. This fine record—was broken in Dayton. We sincerely hope that this was not only the first, but also the last experience of this kind. The broken hearted families of our hero dead and the Association honoring them deserve more consideration and respect on part of our own mem bership. Some of our readers may feel that there was no necessity for us to mention the strange lack of interest in the Dayton cere monies. However, we don’t like to call an affair a success, if, obviously, it is not true. We are not given to magnifying successes and minimizing failures. And we feel that the people of Dayton should know that Verhovay’s Memorial Ceremonies are given much more attention elsewhere.' Still, we don’t wish to conclude this report on a discordant note and, therefore, we again express our sincere appre ciation to all who honored the bereaved families of our heroes and the Association, by their presence. branches cannot co-operate, the sport department loses. To go into detail . . . each branch which has sports activities can secure one hundred fifty dollars $150.00) per year for merely increasing the branch by twenty-five (25) new members. In the case of larger branches where more than 25 new members are secured, the allottment increases. This sports fund can then be spent in any manner voted on by the majority of members, keeping in mind always that there must be a sports group. That’s all there is to it! If your branch has teams,s but no Sports Fund, it is up to the officers and members to scout about for these new members, apply in writing to the Home Office, and the allottment check comes within a short time. However, if new members cannot be added to the branch, social affairs can be held which Will add a sports fund to the regular treasury fund. If the branch treasury can afford it, these teams should be given the necessary equipment, which after all adds to the interest in branch and Verhoyay activities. It will soon be seen that the sports groups will become more active in all branch and social affairs. They can be counted cn to cooperate in all fraternal matters. Bowlers quite often bring in new members, the branch increases and interest in the Verhovay is kept alive. There are many branches which hold raffles, dances, and small informal affairs where everyone has a good time, new friends are made, prospective members can be induced to join the VFIA, and. the sports fund grows. It would be interesting to hear from other branch leaders what methods are used by them to increase their sports fund. Char lie Young, manager of Branch 383 in Buffalo, has some very good ideas. Branch 132 in South Bend, Indiana, writes up so many new members their sports allottment is easy to make. Likewise Branch 36 in Detroit. It’s the small branches in the little towns which have a difficult time in meeting Home Office requirements, and these are the branches we’d like to hear frem. With the third VERHOVAY NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT just a few months away, now is the time to begin thinking about the necessary expenses needed to send your team ,to Pittsburgh. Remember your bowlers spend an average of $1.50 per week fer thirty-three weeks to advertise the Verhovay and your branch. They demand very little in return—a bowling shirt, an entry fee for the league, and a little towards train-fare and hotel expenses at the national tournament . . . IMPORTANT NOTICE, 4 2 9 MEMBERS ... The first fall meeting of Branch 429 will be held on Sunday, October 20 at the home of the branch manager, at 2522 Carson Street, Detroit 9, Michigan. Plans for fall and winter activities will be discussed at this meeting, but more important, it will be an informal get-to-gether for the purpose of expanding our fraternal and social life. There will be card games, feminine exchange of shoping problems, and good, oldfashioned visiting of 429 members. Let’s have a crowd—the new Kelvinator can hold a lot of refreshments—both liquid and solid! No definite time, just whenever you can get there . . , :ind stay as long as you Ukel II the members prefer meetings in the informal tone at vaiious members’ homes, October 20, will decide the issue. Until then ... see if you can dig up a prospective member! DETROIT’S AMERICAN-HUNGARIAN RELIEF MOVEMENT . It would appear that more American-born fraternal and church leaders would attend the Relief meetings if cards were mailed to the hemes of these young people. Very few of us receive, or are able to read, the advance notices of these meetings which are printed in the Hungarian newspapers, and therefore are never able lo attend these important assemblies. This writer feels new blood is needed to sponsor the Relief movement and since many of us are willing and able, all vtrfe ask is advance notice so that cur attendance will be assured. BOWLING SCORES "OF 429 TEAM . . . Bowling scores, good gravy, I nearly forgot! And here VERHOVAY 429 is tied for first place since the beginning of the season. The night is Wednesday at 6:45 p. m. at the Vpringwells Recreaticn. So many of our young women are eligible for the Cradle Roll this season that we have a brand-new team, well nearly. We have a new Verhovay member as a result and a good prospect for another although several of our women are bowling in leagues closer tc their hemes. However, we’ll be in there trying for prizes next spring. As of September 25. with nine points w&n 31,11 three lost, the scores «re as follows: Handicap __ 28— 28— 28— 84 M. Sara ___ 120—135—137-—392 Milly Noch .... 112—102—103—317 J. Lucas___(108—111— 125—34< R. Horvath _ 149—178—150—47i D Petiot __ 142-135- 138—415 Ti-tals 059—689-681-2021 Milly Noch is the new Verhovay member and Dorothy Petiot weil, I hope she can be sold. Wt need another good bowki on tht team. Milly’s husband, Bill, it already a member of tho Verhovay, but I’m wondering about their two children . . . ! Logan Hungarians Adopt 9 Orphans A few days ago the Siiprem« President of tlie Verhovay re ceived a letter from John Vizi manager of Branch 24H, Logar \V. Va. In the letter, o ntaininj money orders totalling *324.— manager Vizi wrote: “American Hungarian of Logar W. Va., held a dance on Septem ber 1st, 1946, for the benefit o the orphans of Hungary. Thi was not an exclusive Verhova; affair: everybody helped, every one did his share, as the enelosei amount proves. After all, ther are not too many Hungarians her and, thruthfully, we were afrah that the dance will not be ä sue cess. Well, we had the surprise o our lives. The hall was filled h (Continued on Page 6)
