Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 8 — BIRTHDAYS -with a one line biography of people from all over the world for each day of the year. See who was born on your birthday. This list meant a lot of research and very man/ hours of work ... it is believed to be accurate, however, if you have proof otherwise, — kindly send me the proof! MARCH 1. Wilford Woodruff. American Mormon .......................j...... 1807 2. Jennifer Jones. (Phyllis lsley.) Motion Picture Star ......... 1919 3. Dianna Barrymore. Motion Picture Actress ....................... 1921 4. Martha O’Driscoll. Motion Picture Actress .................. 1922 5. Johann Jakob Wetstein. Swiss New Testament scholar ..„ 1(593 6. I.ou Costello. Radio and Movie Star ..........................,........... 1908 7. Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan. Dutch Painter ........................... 1872 8. Oliver Wendell Holmes. U.S.A. Jurist .................... 1841 9. Billy Southworth. Baseball Club Manager .................. 1893 10. Charles Townshend. 2-nd. Viscount. English Statesman .... 1674 11. Jan Gordon. English artist, author, lecturer, critic, musician, traveler ...................................................................... 1882 12. Helen Parrish. Motion Picture Actress ............................... 1922 13. George Alexander Wilken. Dutch Ethnographer ............... 1847 14. Claud George Bowes Lyon. 14-th Earl of Strathmore & Kinghorne. (Father of Queen Elizabeth.) ................... 1855 15. Harry James. Orchestra Leader .......................................... 1916 16. Baron, Antoine Jean Gros, French Painter ....................... 1771 17. Jean Gabin. Motion Picture Actor ...................................... 1904 18. Grover Cleveland. 22-nd. U.S.A. President ....................... 1837 19. Vittorio Emanuele Orlando. Italian Statesman. Lawyer .... 1860 20. Kathryn Forbes. American Author ...................................... 1909 21. Virginia Weidler. Movie Actress .......................................... 1927 22. Anthony Van Dyck. Flemish Artist .................................. 1599 23. Joan Crawford. Motion Picture Star ............................... 1908 24. Vicente Barrantes. Spanish Writer .................................. 1829 25. Nancy Kelly. Motion Picture Actress ..............'................ 1921 26. Major General Thomas West Sherman. American military officer ........................................;.............................. 1813 27. Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen. Founder of X-Ray. (German) 184.r> 28. George I. King of England ...................................................... 3660 29. Mrs. Herbert Henry Hoover. 30-th. 1-st lady ............... 1875 30. Turhan Bey. Motion Picture Actor ............ 1919 31. Franz Joseph Haydn. Ausztrián Musical Composer ........... 1732 J 'Compiled by ALBERT STEINMETZ, 4535 Bowman Boulevard — Los Angeles 3P, Calif. A DREAM COMES TRUE At Columbus Branch 129 MARCH 12, 1947 CHILDREN’S CORNER Old People — Hungarian Folk Story — Amidst the setting of second generation Hungarians, scattered thru a capacity audience, a Dream, born months ago, came true on February 17th, 1947. The dream first occurred to the Hungarian leaders when plans were laid for the purchase of the Columbus Verhovay Home, last year. At that time, the uppermost thought of the Verhovay officers of Branch 129 was to establish a Home for the purpose of serving as the center of all cultural and social activities of the young Americans of Hungarian descent in this area. And though, during the months following, the various business activities kept this dream from materializing, the plans were not discharged. Through the able leadership of David George, President of Branch 129, the first step toward the realization of our dream was taken on this day, when the first educational and cultural program was presented at the Verhovay Home. An unusual opening for the program was provided by the members of the Women’s Club of Branch 129, who served real, home-made Hungarian doughnuts, 'fánk’, and coffee. This was followed by a variety of Hungarian and American vocal renditions, presented by eight young women. Whose splendidly blended voices made this number a highlight of the program. Participating in this fun and frolic of song were Betty Oszko, Rose Paul, Anne Deri, Irma Paul, Rose Oszko, Anna Paul and Anne Oszko. Following this Mr. Louis Peterfy gave a short but very interesting talk on the future plans and hopes of the Columbus Verhovay Hungarian Home. The next moments of light entertainment were provided by that old Columbus favorite, Frank Bajusz. Accompanied by Miss Rose Paul, Frank actually made his audience “swoon” by his versions of several old Hungarian numbers that brought back memories to all who attended. Asking the audience to join him in his last number, the formality of the evening dissolved in the happy mood of intimate fellowship. Additional songs and verses by Mrs. Stephen Paul ended the musical program. Mr. John Chidder elaborated on the cultural plans for the future and drew an attractive picture of what the Verhovay members of Columbus may expect during the months and years to come. In closing, Mr. George gave thanks to all who attended, and extended his sincere appreciation to those who by their excellent contributions assured the success of the first of a series of programs which will give cultural enjoyment and entertainment to the members and friends of the Verhovay in Columbus. Of course, the members of the Ladies’ Club were especially thanked for the tasty part of the evening. Now we hope that as our dreams come true, these gatherings will be not only successful, but famous for the spirit of Friendship prevailing in the great fraternal organization which we are proud to represent in the capital of Ohio. Verhovay Journal BOWLING — SCORES — (Continued from page 7.) B. Vinic 165142 187 494 0. Boldiszar131 129 172 432 H. Lazar142 140 178 460 Totals 750682 761 2193 Belt.r Vinic, Capt. BEAVER FALLS. PA. BRANCH 39 VS YOUNGSTOWN, O. February 151947. Beaver Falls. J. Nameth188 188 163 539 J. Toth155 170 174 499 J. Juhasz237 181 197 615 S. Nalesnik156 146 191 493 Z. Kovács154 187 • 142 483 Totals 890£72 871 2633 Youngstown. Pader.v 170159 163 492 Gregory 180206 182 568 Blasko 191136 — 327 Barkó 158133 157 448 Miglets 163182 229 574 Tullis —— 162 162 Totals 862816 893 2571 YOUNGSTOWN, O. February 13. 1947. Nemeth185 202 180 567 Gregory162 163 206 531 Blasko177 212 193 582 Tullis192 124 139-455 Miglets177 220 222 61» Totals 893921 940 2854 FrankMolnár, Mgr. SOUTH BEND. IND. Branch 132. February 28, 1917. M. Freshley127 138 138 403 T. Toth132 229 170 532 M. Hesler141 183 172 496 B. Steinhoff er156 152 139 447 M. Vaghy169 133 139 441 Totals 726835 758 2319 G. Smith 147186 166 499 I. Nagy 147 199 150496 M. Stull 144142 173 459 M. Mczzei 126128 165 419 B. Barany 177159 169 505 Totals 741814 823 2378 M. Freshley 120 113130 363 T. Toth 188193 155 536 M. Hessler 146151 125422 B. Steinhoffer125 130 117 372 M. Vaghy153 201 155 509 Totals 732788 682 2202 G. Smith 136141 147 424 I. Nagy 158141 139438 M. Stull 143129 189 461 M. Mezzei 112 147136 395 B. Barany 170157 143 470 Totals 719715 754 2 t88 Bette Rarany, Captain. BUY SAVINGS BONDS This is a tale about really old folks and I don’t mean folks who are called old just because they are a mere 80 or 90 years old. Once upon a time there was a young man who left his hometown to see the world. In one of the small villages on his way he saw a little gray old man sitting in front of his house and crying bitterly, just like a little boy. “What’s the matter, uncle?” — asked the young man — “Why do you cry so bitterly ? ” “My, oh my,” cried the old man,” how could I help weeping when my father has beaten me up!” “You are kidding me!” — said the wanderer -— "Why, you must be at least a hundred years old, your father couldn’t be possibly alive!” \“Is that so, son?” — replied the old man — ‘Well, if you don’t believe me, just go to the yard and you’ll see him. He is just shopping wood.” Puzzled, the young man entered the yard and just as he was told, he saw an even older man lustily chopping away with a big ax. As the young man greeted him, he stopped and asked him what he wanted. “Say, uncle, are you really the father of that old man in front of the house?” “The one crying? Sure I am . . .” “Listen — said the young man — how can you be so hard on your son. After all, he really is too old to be beaten up.” “Look son,” — replied the old man — “what can I do if he doesn’t obey his grandfather?” “Now, now, wait a minute!” — exclaimed the young man —. “Don’t try to tell me that your own father is alive, too?” “Why wouldn’t he?” — asked the old man —- “If you don’t believe me, just go inside and talk to him.” The young man shook his head and entered the house. Sure enough, there sat an old man at the fireplace with a great big pipe in his mouth. He was older than anyone else he ever had seen. Yet there was a smile in his eyes as he greeted the young fellow who askd him: “Tell me, grandpa’, how old are you?” The old man thought a little while and finaly shook his head: I don’t rightly know my son, but if you are that curious, why TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next issue of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, March 26th. Coniributions for that issue should be in not later than March 19th, 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 coni /ibutions to VERHOVAY JOURNAL, ENGLISH SECTION, 436 Fourth Ave.. Pittsburgh 39, Pa. don’t you go to the parsonage and ask the pastor who baptized me?” Now the young man’s eyes really popped. “Why, don’t tell me that the pastor who baptized y u is still alive?” “Why, of course — replied the old man — and in the best of health too. Just go and see him, he will be glad to have a visitor.” And so the young man went to the parish house and sure enogh, he was met by the minister. My, but he was an old man! Why, he really was even older than the grandfather of that hundred year old Man who was still sitting in front of his house and weeping like a little boy. “What can I do for you, son?” — asked the old pastor. “Excuse me” — said the young man — “but tell me, did you I really baptize the grandfather of that old man sitting there in front of his house and crying?” “The grandfather of that goodfor-nothing youngster over there? Sure I did.” “Tell me” — asked the young man — “how old may that grandfather be?” “Well” — said the pastor — I couldn’t tell you offhand, but let’s go to my office and I’ll look it up in the parish-register.” In they went, but as the old pastor tried to open the big parish-chest, he found it locked. “My, • oh my,” — he said — “I can’t open the parish chest?” “Why not ? Don’t you have the key?” “No”, said the pastor, “for my mother must have taken it with her this morning when she went to town.” “Your mother?!” — cried the young man who felt suddenly so weak that he had to sit down. “Of course,” — said the pastor — “my mother went to visit my grandmother . . And if the old grandfather’s minister’s mother wouldn’t have taken the key of the parish chest with her, this story would have lasted longer . . SMILES FREE TRANSLATION A man was killed by a train near a country village, and an inquest was held. The jury consisted of villagers unused to such proceedings, and the coroner, wishing to be helpful, advised them to bring in a verdict of “felo-de-se.” Having retired to consider their verdict, some argument arose among the jury as to what the coroner meant. The foreman soon settled the difficulty. “This coroner chap,” he explained, “knows what he’s talking about. He’s had these jobs before. If he says the dead man fell in the sea, he fell in the sea.” A few minutes later the jury filed back into court, and the foreman announced the verdict, “Found drowned.” “It’s not only the work I enjoy,” enthused the taxi driver, it’s the people I run into.” Anne Oszko.
