Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
'1 OF TRENDS AND FRIENDS I IN CHICAGO Branch 164 I By Midge Rettmann PAGE 8 Well, the New Year has'been properly welcomed and we have all had an opportunity to make and break our resolutions. I did, right off the bat, and so I barely make the deadline with the column as per official orders. So we get on to the STORK CLUB Business is looking up, it seems. Reports have it that Mrs. Marcella Soo, ex-Wave and pretty sisterin-law of Duke Soo is expecting. Mrs. Frank Kolovitz, wife of our African and European veteran, also joined the ranks. THE CRADLE CLUB On January 19, at 5 f.m., an 8 lb. 2 oz. little heiress arrived to join the Chester Kowalski’s; the former Yolanda Kaszas. News from St. Joseph’s Hospital indicates that Mother and daughter are doing fine. Still no news concerning Iris Varga Kissane, Elsie Ujlaky Risko, Julia Kutska Vash and other members of our patiently waiting Club. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS Plans are being made for one tff the biggest affairs of the season, the wedding of Margaret Ran/ak and Frank Feifar. Perhaps we will be supplied with details for our next issue. P.S. Is brother Ted to follow in Frank’s footsteps soon? SOCIALS Exactly three days before the social planned by Chapter 43 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., of which Branch 164 is a charter member, was to be held 'old Wicker Park Hall was destroyed by fire. This state of affairs necessitated the postponement of the social until March 8 and the site now chosen for the gathering is the North West Hall, 2403 W< North Avenue. The foregoing reminds us that the Veterans’ Dance is coming up as of March 1st at the same Hall, provided it does not go the way of good old Wicker Park. Information and tickets will be mailed to all our vets and members shortly. OH GIRLS! I’m weeping crocodile tears and do you wonder? Sitting on this windy hillside with a view' of swirling snow, white caps on the river and the thermometer flirting with zero. I read that Paul Jávor (the Charles Boyer- Sinatra of old Hungary according to ye editor) and Associates arrived in Chi and passed us by. Little Miss Eleanor Lux of our Juvenile department, attired in her pretty national costume, had the honor of presenting a boquet of roses to Mr. Jávor, the wellknown and ageless Budapest artist. Another Juvenile, Eva Szosniak, appearing on our Hungarian radio program, greeted Mr. Jávor with a poem by Joseph Gal, who is also a branch member and well-liked local writer. The group found 'Themselves with accomodation troubles and it took another branch member, Miss Kiszely (the baby of the family) to untangle them. Miss Kiszely happens to be, the manager of one of Chicago’s finest hotels. (Something for me to remember.) BUDAPEST CHRISTMAS PARTY REPORTS We hear that the kiddies at the Party received 10 forint each as a present from Branch 164. It seems that the maritime strike delayed shipment of the candy which was to be the mainstay of the day, but it should have been received by this writing. These strikes do complicate things in the most fantastic manner. Perhaps we’ll have a few letters from the youngsters for the next publication. CORRECTIONS The Yuletide rush resulted in a mix-up for Pop Kunstadt. We reported Butch Kantor as having taken part in the Christmas program. Actually ‘'Butch” is Ronald Szabó but as his Mother is the former Mary Kantor, we see where Pop got his names mixed. Also, we reported Carl and Mary Szabó as having acquired a new Steudebaker whereas it was a Nash. (At least, Pop kept the errors all in one family.) BRANCH NEWS Our Senior and Juvenile Managers report that collections of monthly dues a^e excellent. Approximately 100 senior and junior members have paid their anual premium and this pays off in various ways — the managers need make only one collection per year, the members save a substantial amount because of the reduced annual premium as compared to the monthly premium (and that is quite a sum over a period of years), and it also saves time and expense at the H.O. where bookkeeping is considerably simplified. (The only drawback is that Pop rates less “pot-luck” invitations when he goes collecting, or would it lead to a greater variety ? ) The membership decided, during the January meeting, to adopt just one orphan for .the current year. At the same timd, the discussion regarding the plan to assist crippled-Verhovay children as put forth by our Alliance, Ohio, brothers, will be taken up during the February meeting. William Feifar, Jr. who is still in doubt as to whether the Branch vice-presidency or chairmanship of the entertainment committee was dubbed upon him at the December elections, started the Cdew Year in true fraternal spirit . . . with a $1,000:- Twenty Year Endowment certificate. Here’s hoping Julia will follow in hubbjK^ footsteps soon and that Bill’s correct official status will be decided. Joseph Exner Jr., has been e’ected vice president of the local Hungarian soccer club. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kantor and the baby have travelled to California, planning to settle there, but we shan’t lose them as members . . . they by-passed L.A. But we did lose a fellow-member ^when ex-sailor Henry Cam surrendered his certificate, andthat loss is deeply regretted. There is more to fraternalism than mere insurance protection . . . Verhovay fraternalists have a deep personal concern for the safety and well-being of one another as has been well proven during the war when the good members of this branch joined the elder Can’s, welL known and generally respected Hungarian fraternalists, in their anxious prayers for the safe return of their beloved son ... I for one, would hesitate to turn- my back upon people who remembered me with their prayers and gifts when they were most needed ... But even from the purely business point of view, the great variety of contracts, low cost. «11-round protection plus innumerable fraternal benefits make Verhovay insurance the best investment on the market . . . Personally, I hope Henry will reconsider once he realizes that. no insurance organization, nor any other fraternal society has done and is still doing as much for its soldiers, heroes and veterans as the Verhovay . . . Surely, that is something to remember, especially when it iff Only too obvious that life-long membership in the Verhovay affords a great variety of contiually increasing advantages which are not restricted to the member but, in many instances, include Oven his immediate family. That’s the reason why so many former members return after once having severed their connections with the Verhovay. And those who return are always given a warm welcome just as will be given to Henry Can if he should decidé to follow the example of those who know . . . How about it, Henry ? | Verhovay Journal JANUARY 29, 1947 EAST CHICAGO, IND. LToth 198 168 177 » Branch130. Hill 151 173 205 December 19, 1946. Simon 138 138 175 Stasko 186 144 185 515Kish 189 168 "Lit) Kokondy 165 182 172 519Pastor 178 192 168 Dummy‘158 158 158 474-----. Joneff 180 157 185 522 Totals 854839 904-Kovach 205 226 191 622 —— Totals 894807 8912652 MichaelPuskas, Mgr. December 2rr. 1946. Kotzan 160 151 183 491SOUTH BEM). INI). Szakacs 182 146 180 508Branch 132. Benai-y 138 233 166 537 January 3,1947 Falusi 163 144 220 527 Patchman 169 153 195 517M. Freshley 139 169 11242b T. Toth 191 167 135 49* Totals 812 827 9442583 M. Hesler 136 141 163440 B. SteinhoTfer 173 170 169 512 Stasko 161 191 180 532M. Vaghv 133 life 169 437 Kokondy 182 172 182 536 Dummy 158 158 158 474 Totals 772 782 748 2302 Jones 150 152 181 483 Kovach 167.3i>6 197 570M. Mezzei 154 154 154 462 M. Stull 126 120 125 371 Totals 818 879 898259f> I. Nagy 130 144 128402 G. Smith 172 151 160483 Nick Palla,Mgr. B. Bárány 140 143 209 492 DETROIT,MICH. / Totals 722 712 7762210 Branch 36. Women'sTeam. January 10194 7. BetteBarany, Capt. I. Szegő 109 155 131 395 1. Kekes 121 139 145 405CHICAGO. ILL. * A. Putz 122 137 114 373 M. Toth 113 174 139 426Branch 0\2. J. Konkoly 201 117 104 422Our sincere thanks are extended - ^-ea<---t Branch 138, Gary, Ind., whose Totals 666 722 6332021 three men’steams'-and one WO-men’s teamrolled a return match-StephenLukacs, Mgr. game withthe bowlers ofour CHIT CHAT Frank (Skippy) Janik, former Air Cadet, will start his studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology in February. Frank reports that his son will be ready to join the soccer football group soon. Two of our fellow-members are in the business again. Joe Soo is the owner of the Jo-Gay Plastic Art Co., and at the present time, is doing a big business in all types of plastics, particularly tiles for kitchens, etc. Louis Molnár also has resumed work as a building contractor -since material is easier to get. He does an especially good job in building and repairing anything of wood ... a cabinet-maker you might call him. So if 164’s property owners can use the services of either of these experts, give them a ring! It seems, contrary to the national government’s claim that nearly a million of new homes were built, the shortage itf Chi is still acute. The Duke Soo’s were rescued by Geza and sister Elsie Marosy, the two families united and the house is now bursting with 5 kiddies and 4 adults . . . And it’s no picnic keeping peace Bowling Scores • NEW BRUNSWICK. N. .1. •ranch 518. January 7, 1947. Bekus 172 189 144 Betza 138 143 154 C. Reed 187 139 192 Arvav 106 169 175 J. Reed 134 165 163 Totals 737 805 828 branch. The visit from our fellow-members in Gary, Ind., was deeply appreciated and it is hoped that the pleasant relations between our two branches will be preserved for many years to come, for the mutual benefits of our branches and that of the entire Association. Anton Lachman, Mgr. SMILES FAIR WARNING She—"If you kiss me, 1 11 scream He—But there's no one within hearing distance. She—Then what are you waiting for? NO WASHEE Jones—How are you getting along since your wife has been awfiy on her vacation? ‘ Smith—Fine, I can put my socks on either end now. .“I got furious with my boyfriend when his cart stalled on a dark road.” “Then he triect to start something?” “Yes, the poor sap tried to start the car again.” —Believe me, my work is certainly telling on me. —Gosh! What kind of work are you doing? —Writing my biography. “I spotted a leopard yesterr day.” “Silly! They grow that way.” —But, darling, if I marry you, I’ll lose my job,” said the girl. —Can't *we keep our marriage a secret? answered the boy. —But suppose we have a baby? said the girl.-—Oh, we'll tell the baby, of course' answered the boy. amongsf the active youngsters . .. Mrs. Helen (Ma’> Soo and Mrs. Andrew Risko share honors as grandma’s, blasting eight grandchildren each up to this date. Both, however, will count nine some time during the year ... On the other hand, Mrs. Betty Varga wil’ soon wear the coveted title of the “youngest grandma’’ in our group. We have reached the end of the road again and so, until next time, I am Fraternally yours, MIDGE. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next issue of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, Feb. 12th. Contributions for that issue should be in not later t!.an Feb. 5th, Wednesday. Contributions should be typewritten, on one side of the paper only, double-spaced, and not exceed 1,200 words, or 6.000 letters. Address contributions to VERHOVAY JOURNAL, ENGLISH SECTION, 436 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 19, Pa.
