Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 6 Verhovay Journal FEBRUARY 26, 1947 VERHOVAY OVERSEAS CLUB THIS IS OUR STORY. It has its beginning in the summer of 1910 when a group of Verhovayans whom the generosity of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association rewarded with roundtrip steamship and railroad tickets to Hungary in recognition of their contributions to the membership contests held in 1937, 1938 and 1939, decided to get together and form the “Verhovay Overseas ClidV’. Eligible for membership were those who, at some time or another, had made the trip overseas, while others who felt that by joining their friends in such an organization they could learn more about the country which their parents called their Home at one time, were admitted as associate members. We had a nice beginning: sociable meetings at the Homestead Library, outings and dances. However, hardly had our activities commenced, when the war came upon us. Most of our members served in the Armed Forces, while the others helped us in their own way to victory. Though those few who remained at home, could have carried on, it was considered best to suspend all activities of the Overseas Club for the duration. And that is just where we are at this writing. Officers at the time and up to this date of the Club’s dissolvement are the following: Alexander J. Goydan, President; Steven Borovich, Vice-President; Kalman Érdeky Jr., Treasurer; and Edward J. Kurjack, Secretary. The following names appear on the membership roll of the Verhovay Overseas Club: Anna Bogi, Mrs. John Barkó, Frank Bacsó, Joseph Bedo, William and Mrs. Becze, Helen Blaho, Mrs. Barbara Varga, John Cincel, Mrs. Kalman Erdeky Jr., Helen Erdeky, Kalman J. Erdeky, Mrs. Joseph Bedo. Margaret Evans, James Feher, Betty Feher, Joseph George, Helen Goydan; Ann Gabocy, Adaile Gall, John Istenes, Michael Jeso, Barna Kurjack, Mrs. Magda Kurjack, Marie Gallovich, Helen Laslo, Otto Molnár, Frank Medve, Margaret Nemeth, Steve Nemeth, Mrs. Nemeth, Elizabeth Mészáros, Irene Pasternak, Julius Puskas, Ethel Papp, Marie Sand, Peter Szabó, I.ajos Sztrozsak, Betty Toth, John Usko, Steve Varga and Albert Gaydos. Inasmuch as the possibility of getting the officers and members of the Club together at this time for the purpose of dissolving, and liquidating the assets of the Club is rather remote, the two of us who could get together (Kalman Erdeky Jr., Treasurer and Alexander J. Goydan, President), hereby dissolve the club. We offer our entire assets of $53.000, in the name of the entire membership and officers of the Verhovay Overseas Club, to Pittsburgh Chapter 117 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc. Kalman J. Erdeky Jr., Alexander J. Goydan, Treasurer President Acknowledgment. In behalf of the officers and members of Chapter 117 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., it is my great pleasure to gratefully acknowledge the donation of $53.00 of the now dissolved Verhovay Overseas Club. I wish to assure the officers and members of the Club that their gesture is sincerely appreciated by our group. The funds of the Verhovay Overseas Club could serve no better and nobler purpose than that of helping the people whose hospitality the members Of the Club enjoyed in happier times, and we are proud of having been chosen as the media for turning this money over to the organization which will use it where it will be to (he greatest advantage of those needing our assistance. It is my happy privilege to report that, with this amount, we are able now to send a check of $1,000.- to the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., which will bring up the total of Chapter 117’s contributions to this cause during the last six months to $5,200.- in cash and clothing. It is my sincere hope that the members of the Verhovay Overseas Club who have not yet joined the “600,000 Shoes For Hungary” movement, will do so as soon as possible and we assure the members of the Verhovay Overseas Club that they will be welcomed in our ranks as sincerely as their generous contribution is acknowledged. Pittsburgh, Pa., February 17,1947. JULIUS LEN ART, Treasurer, Chapter 117, American Hungarian Relief, Inc. HOWLING AT BRANCH 395 — McKeesport, Pa. — Bowling continues to be the leading social interest at Branch 395 ever since it was resumed last September after a four year period of inactivity because of the war. In spite of occasional bad weather and other discouraging factors, the Branch 395 bowlers have been very faithfully attending the games every Thursday night at the King Bowling Alleys, McKeesport, Pa. Chairman of bowling and captain Alex Meszar, captains Albert Sabo (brother of Supreme Auditor John Sabo), Stephen Poliak and James Benedek are doing an excellent job leading the bowlers and the teams. The financial end is being ably taken care of by bowling treasurer Miss Ethel Halas, assisted by Albert Jozik. Publicity is handled by Albert Jozik. It will interest the readers, especially other bonders, to know that the Branch 395 bowders have a bowling kitty. This kitty has already swollen to an appreciable degree. At the end of the season, the bowlers of Branch 395 intend to have an elaborate celebration to mark: their first successful bowling year since the termination of hostilities. It will be a grand event held probably at one of the many better night clubs to be found in this part of the country. It promises to be a real event. The first half was completed in December. Now we are in the second half with, at this writing, just eight more weeks to go for completion. Here are the results, of the first half: BOWLING AVERAGES FIRST HALF MEN T.G.T.P. AVE. A.Sabo 36 4910 136.4 J.N. Benedek 3Q 4497 124:9 J.Benedek 36 4427 122.9 F.Stipkovits 334053 122.8 A.Meszar 36 4235 117.6 S.Poliak •36 4012 111.4 A.Sipos 26 2975 110.4 J.Makrancy 272964 109.7 W.Movie 33 3585 108 s.Dobos 25 2706 108.2 s.Benedek 363873 107.5 E.Debreceni 12 1233 102.7 B.Nagy 33 3278 99.3 J.Such 21 2038 97 A.Jozik 36 3481 96.7 J.George 302888 96.2 A.Goydan 232207 95.9 A.Kardos 15 1184 78.9 WOMEN T.G.T.P. AVE. B.Makrancy 24 2229 92.8 E.Halas. 33 2991 90.6 I.Pasternak 36 3109 86.3 D.Sabo 36 3075 85.4 H.Michalek 302554 85.1 H.Goydan 302493 83.1 H.Stipkovits 30 2690 89.9 T.Lesnansky 302409 80.3 V.Makrancy 36 2818 78.2 D.Ferry 36 2657 73.8 V.Lenart 30 2069 68.9 R.Pollak 36 2401 68.3 M.Jozik 36 2384 66.2 Perhaps theabove seems fairly negative to you experienced bowlers, but please remember that the Branch 395 bowlers are for the most part comparatively new at the sport. That is why we chose not to enter the great Verhovay nationwide bowling tournament this year. Some of the bowlers Verhovay Overseas Club Dissolved Funds Donated To Hungarian Relief BOWLING — SCORES — who did not do too well the.M. Stull 131 132 143406 first half are now near thetop M. Mezzei 154 201 177 532 during this second half. Sobe B. Barany 194 192 142528 prepared for stiff competitionin 1948 when the Branch395 bowl-Total Pins: 802 779 7742355 ers go in with determination— —f---- -r and the bowling skillto fulfill that determination! January30. Fraternally yours. M. Freshley 143 151 114 408 ALBERT JOZIK,T. Toth 146 166 148460 Publicity Agent.M. Hesler 142 144 195 481 B. Steinhoffer 158 151 200 509 SOUTH BEND,IND. M. Vaghy 191 188 173 552 Branch 132. January 23. Total Pins: 780800 830 2410 M. Freshley 179 156 165 500 T. Toth 193 200 158 551G. Smith 155 169 158 482 M. Hesler 122 147 124 393I. Nagy 167 169 171 507 B. Steinhoffer 127 144 136 407M. Stull 130 169 194 493 M. Vaghy 143 148 152 443M. Mezzei 142 176 153 471 —— — B. Bai’any 178 178 204 560 Total Pins: 764 795 735 2294 Hep. 24 24 24 72 G. Smith 156 108 175 439Total Pins: 796 885904 2585 I. Nagy 167 146 137 450 (Continued onpage 7) Ex-Fighter Pilot Weds Verhovay Girl Mrs. and Mrs. Emil G. Seman Alice Marie Biro, a member of Branch 39, Beaver Falls, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Biro, became the bride of Emil L. Seman, son of Mrs. Julia Seman, in St. Ladislaus Church, on January 11, Saturday afternoon. The beautiful bride wore a white silk marquisette wedding gown and a fingertip length veil which cascaded from a sweetheart bonnet. Her colonial bouquet was of white roses and snapdragons with white streamers. The happy groom, a former 1st Lieutenant who had served overseas for twenty months as a fighter pilot and was awarded the Air Medal for flying in combat against the (Nazis in the battle of Central Europe, presented his bride with a diamond wrist watch and rhinestone earrings which she wore at the wedding ceremonies. The Rev. John Phillips performed the double ring ceremony at the altar of the church beautifully decorated with white mums and banked wTith Cibotium ferns. Organ selections included “Liebestraume”, the “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin and the “Ave Maria” was played before the ceremony when the bride placed a small bouquet of mums as a special offering to the Blessed Virgin. — The bride was given away by her father. , Congratulations and best wishes to Alice M^rie and Emil G. Seman! May the happiness of truly loving hearts accompany them through all the years to come!
