Verhovayak Lapja, 1946 (29. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1946 / Verhovay Journal
A GENERAL PLEA FOR URGENT ACTION Page 6 35th Anniversary of Branch 171 Sharpsvilie, Pa. The 35th anniversary of the founding of Branch 17: Sharpsvilie, Pa., will be observed on November 17, Sunday at the Auditorium of the Hungarian Roman Catholic £ Farrel, Pa. The great banquet, to be served at 6 o’clocl , November 13, 194( will be followed by a program and concluded with grand dance. PROGRAM Opening address...........John Feedler, Mgr. of Branch 17 National Anthem ......:............................ Miss Ilona Majore Invocation...........................The Rev. Father Jerome Andra Dinner. Greetings................... Director John Korosfoy, Alliance, C Address.......................... The Rev. Pastor Stephen Fazeka Guitar solo ................................................... Miss Betty Gri Greetings from the Hungarian Home ... Alexander Yagej Address...............Joseph Turner, director, Youngstown, C History of Branch 171 ...........John Bumbulucz, rec. sec’j Hungarian folk-songs ................................... Ilona Meezaro Address ........................... The Rev. Father Jerome Andra Greetings...................................Supreme Auditor John Sab Introduction of guests... Joseph Nemes, District Manage Closing address.......Joseph Bumbulucz, Pres. Branch 17 Hungarian National Anthem ...................... The audienc Master of Ceremonies: Joseph Nemes, District Manager Be sure to attend this grand affair which marks th 35th anniversary of Branch 171, widely known and re spected for the truly fraternal spirit prevailing among it members and able officers. Fellow-members in Sharor Youngstown and nearby communities will meet in Farre on November 17th, to extend their good wishes to Brand 171, and spend a hap^y evening among its hospitabl members. Congratulations to the officers and members of th celebrating branch and the best wishes for a most success ful anniversary. May the spirit of Verhovay fraternalisn keep this fine branch on the road of progress for man; years to come B. Barany 145 177 181 503 (Continued from Page 5) 529,200, written for 34 new members, is only 500 dollars short of that of Pittsburgh. Two of last month’s leading cities, Los Angeles, Cm., and Toledo, O., did not reach the S25,- 000 mark by the end of October. Los Angeles is 12th, with branches 524, 525 and 527 having produced a total of §23,700 (29 members); Toledo, O., is 13th, with $22,000 insurance written cn 29 new members in branches 27 and 468. A runner-up is Windber, Pa., where branches 33, 59 and 409, are credited with $20,200 and 30 new members.. WHAT HAPPENED? These scores, complete in so far as they include the production records of all contestants having at least $3,000 to their credit, are published now, in order to enable the interested reader to determine what happened in the contest during the first five months. Though we hesitated to devote so much space to this matter, we finally yielded to necessity because of the supreme importance of promotional activities. There is a reason for the obvious slowdown of the much advertised progress of our Association and there must be also a solution for the problem. Let’s see what the scores reveal. Ot the 1765 new members secured during the first five months of the Gold Ring Centest, 615— exactly 35 per cent of the total —were written up by the first 29 contestants, representing 11 per cent of the total number of contestants. The rest, 243, secured 1150 new members. In other words, the average production of the leading contestants and the runners-up was 21 members each, while the average production of 89 per cent of the participants was only 4 new members per contestant. How can this amazing difference in the average rate of production be explained? Certainly not by suggesting that the leading (contestants work under more favorable circumstances than: the others. All kinds of communities are represented in the list of the highest producers. Metropolitan areas like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, do not seem to offer better oportunities than either medium sized cities, like South Bend, or small towns, like Alliance Phoenixville, and mining towns, like Colliers, W. Va. Excellent progress is made by some contestants in all types of communities, while others, working in the same parts, are not producing any results. Obviously, success in this particular endeavor dees not depend so much on conditions as on the person' ality of the contestant. The selling of life-insurance, as any experienced salesman will tell, is a matter not of luck but of determination, persistence, and last, but not least, faith in the value of life-insurance. The same is true, but more so, when selling fraternal life insurance for there additional benefits and social values afford greater resources for enthusiastic representation which is the key of success in pre motional work. Consequently, lack of satisfactory progress cannot be the result of anything else but in-’ difference. IS THERE A REASON FOR INDIFFERENCE? Certainly not. The enthusiastic demand for a second anniversary contest by the 100 guests of honor at our June 1st Banquet, is as convincing proof to that effect ^s the marvellous performance of 11 per cent of all contestants during the last five months. Though Verhovay fraternalism really is something to shout about, the Board of Directors provided plenty of incentives to make this drive a great success. These Verhovay 60th Anniversary Gold and Silver Rings certainly will be proudly worn by our fellow-members’. How come there still áré many who don’t even seem interested m winning one? We don’t know the answer to that one . . . But the Board even went further than that. 45 substantial cashprizes, ranging from $50 to $400, totalling $4,450 had been provided as awards for the highest producers. Yet, hardly more than 30 contestants seem to be seriously trying to win cne Of these cashawards . . . After all, regardless of whether a contestant wins a 50, 100, 200 dollar prize or even the $400 Grand Award, surely he should realize that the acceptance of any prize involves the moral obligation to do something in return. Or isn’t it fashionable any more to speak of moral obligations in our age when more and mere people seem to take to the idea Of demanding something for nothing? Inded, we believe that “the labourer is worthy of his hire.’’ but we also believe that wages and awards are worthy of labor . . . ! SUCCESS IS STILL WITHIN REACH! The 60th Anniversary Gold Ring Centest is not yet a lost cause. Imediate action on part of all branch-managers and contestants could turn defeat into victory within a month! It is not too late yet! Conscious of having done our part by equipping our contestant With all necessary materials, by cooperating with them in all difficulties and by providing incentives in sufficient quantities and of high, value, we appeal to our fellow-members to do their part now! We appeal especially to the winners of the last contest to live up to their word upon which this contest was launched. The 52 contestants, already eligible for the Gold Ring Awards, are urged to make the most of the next two months in order to protect the Association against any loss which would result frem awarding the cash prizes to leading contestants whose production does not come up to what rightfully could be expected. The 47 contestants eligible for the Silver Rings are urged to keep working so that they may be entitled to the Gold Ring awards. And the 154 contestants whose production is still under $3,000 each, are urged to make a létermined effort to win either the Gold or the Silver Ring awards. Finally, a last appeal is made to all inactive branches to jom the comon cause by making some contribution to the ultimate success of the drive. To all Who had graciously and generously given us their cooperatis n we express our thanks. Hoping that because of their redoubled efforts we shall be able to award at least twice as many Verhovay Journal B®WhmC SCORES BRANCH 500 OCTOBER 21,1946 Eliz. Vinic 126151 138 415 Sally Markus 127165 171 463 Helen Lazar 153128 206 487 Olga Boldiszar 157144 113 414 Mary Sally 129,136 134 399 Total Pins 692724 762 2178 OCTOBER 28,1946 Eliz. Vinic148 147 163 458 Sally Markus117 153 129 399 Helen Lazar120 157 173 450 Olga Eloldiszar134 119 163 416 Mary Sally126 179 129 434 Totals Pins 645755 757 2157 Captain, E. Vinic. BRANCH 500 MIXED LEAGUE October 27, 1946 YANKS J. Vinic 155154 184 492 S. Markus 115120 115 350 J. Ticconi 140158 174 472 O. Boldiszar 125136 152 413 J. Boldiszar Jr 137124 134 395 Total Pins 672692 759 2123 BRAVES H. Lazar 138158 147 443 B. Shaffer 88120 130 348 E. Shaffer 124114 99 337 G. Bardocz 130135 149 414 Handicap 32 32 32 96 Total Pins 674708 679 2061 CUT-THROATS M. Sally 198142 137 477 A. Bardocz 108106 167 381 T. Meray 92113 98 303 S. Bartha 129145 103 377 F. Sally 119149 134 402 Handicap 27 27 27 81 Total Pins 673682 666 2021 TIGERS E. Vinic 123117 143 383 J. Weber 147127 123 397 E. Lebo 95113 •92 300 J. Boldiszar 158109 164 431 V. Markus 157126 231 514 Total Pins 680592 753 2025 Members of Branch 500 Bowling League would like to arrange match games with other Verhovay bowling teams. Please contact Joseph Boldiszar, 18636 Marx Ave., Detroit 3. Michigan. Manager, Joseph Boldiszar. SOUTH BEND, IND. Branch 132. October 18, 1946. M.Freshley 109 157147 413 T.Toth 129 135144 408 M.Hester 127 144158 429 B.Steinhoff er 155 169146 470 M.Vaghy 198 199172 569 Totals 720 806769 2295 M.Meezei 156 166170 492 M.Pilarski 127 107121 355 I.Nagy 119 143174 436 r1NT. Smith 139 155163 457 B.Barany 200 165132 497 Totals 741 736760 2237 October 25, 1946. M?Freshley 136 120 125 381 T.Toth 169 135 132 436 M.Hesler 126 149 159 434 B.Steinhoffer 179 161 142 482 M.Vaghy 154 200 138 492 Handicap6 6 6 18 Totals 770 771702 2243 M.Meezei 126 117139 382 M.Stull 140 140140 420 I.Nagy 166 144175 485 G.Smith 126 160162 448 Anniversary Rings as are eligible now, we wish you all the best of success in yourfine 1 work for a greater and better Verhovay! Handicap 19 19 19 57 Totals 722 757816 2295 BETTE BARANY. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Branch 518. J. Reed168 158 179 A. Bekus 179 202 176 Blind 120 120 120 B. Arvay 164 163 152 B. Reed 160 170 150 Totals 791 813 777 Frietsch 156 141 212 Crenner 189 206 234 Pinkos 189 152 213 Lampert 254 187 164 Stryker 155 170 153 Totals 943 856 976 Michael Puskas, Mgr. JUVENILE ORDER SEPTEMBER, 1946 The following members (and those who have been Juvenile members at one time) joined the/ Senior Ordes: Br. 14 Petsoek John A. Br. 23 Soos John Br. 35 Soltész Eva Br. 45 Lakatos Michael Br. 45 Schurmeier Ruth E. Br. 49 Domokos Izabella Br. 90 Kranatz Vilma A. Br. 98 Phillippi Henry Br. Ill Nagel Gabriel Br. Ill Nagel Mary Br. 120 Dion John N. Br. 159 Toth Albert Br. 180 Getsay Gustav Br. 226 Mihal Magdalene V. Br. 230 Jacso Mary Br. 278 Borsh Rozalie A. Br. 296 Durnovich John Br. 303 Steiner Charles Br. 336 Barisits Rose M. Br. 349 Perhacs Louis Br. 349 Seey Ernest J. Br. 422 Johnson Alford G. Jr. Br. 354 Lukacs Ernest Br. 424 Ivan (Evans) Irene Br. 509 Veres Louis Br. 519 Grimet Eugene JOHN SABO, Supreme Audito WHEN FATHER FAILED Tommy looked up from hi book and asked, “Father, is i true that a man is known b; the company "he keeps?” “Yes, sonny.” “Well father, asked Tommy, “if a good ma: keeps company with a bad rfiar is the good man bad because h keeps company with the bad mar Or is the bad man' good becaus he keeps company with the gooi man?” HOPE A tourist, traveling througl western Kansas, saw a man sit ting by the ruins of a house tha had been blown away, and stop ped to ask: ’’Was ‘ this your house, m; friend?” “Yep.” “Any of your family blowi away with the house?” “Yep, wife and four kids.” “Great Scott, man, why aren’ you hunting for them?” ’“Well, stranger, I’ve been ii this country quite a spell. Thi wind’s due to change this afternoon. So I figure I might a. well wait here till it brings ’en back.” TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next Issue of the Journal »•ill b> nublished on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Contributions for that issue should be in not later than Nov. 27, Wednesnesday. Contributions should be typevritten. on one side of the oaper only, double-spaced, and not exceed 1200 words, ot 6,000 letters Address contributions to VERHOVAY JOURNAL, ENGLISH SECTION, 436 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 19, Pa,
