Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
Actions and Events of Directors’ Meeting Verhovay Council of New York Branch 48 at Kossuth Monument * FIRST OFFICIAL ACT of Branch 48 in New York City was to place a wreath beneath the Kossuth monument on March 15th, in commemoration of the Hungarian Independence War. A great many members and the entire Verhovay Council attended the ceremonies at which President Andrew Tyukody delivered the memorial address. The wreath of laurel was placed at the base of the monument by Vice-President Rezső Geller. Following the impressive ceremonies, the above picture of the Verhovay Council was taken by fellowmember Joseph Földes, Potographer, 1546 First Ave. Stephen Fabian, Joseph Czvizler, Edmund Tihor, Ernest Siket Sr., Rezső Geller Vice- President, Andrew Tyukody President, Mrs. Mary Hudab, Mrs. Victor Orbán, Sigmund Miko, Abert Ibos, Charles Balogh, Stephen Sipos, Emery Siket Jr., and Julius Horvath, members of the Verhovay Council of Branch 48, New York, N. Y., are shown on the picture introducing for the first time the officers in charge of New York’s amalgamated Verhovay branches. — By paying tribute to the great leader of Hungary’s Independence War, the members and officers of this branch again emphasized their adherence to the Hungarian “spirit of ‘48’’. Racine Manager Szondi Paces State Pin Tourney Sweets and Beauties for Hungarian Relief CAKES AND APRONS FOR SALE AT VERHOVAY BUILDING Real Hungarian home-made pastries and handmade aprons were the sweets and beauties sold at the Verhovay Building for the benefit of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., by the members of Pittsburgh’s second generation Chapter 2. — The adjectives used in the title, however, refer not only to the goods sold but also to the sales-ladies of whom a charming group is shown on above picture taken at the first Bake-Sale of Chapter 2, American Hungarian Relief, Inc., held on February 12—15. — Miss Sári Masztics, Mrs. Irene Foley, Mrs. Yolanda Diera, Mrs. Mary Robertson and Miss Margaret Banyacsky — Banes were in charge when the lucky photographer came around. More than $360 were taken in and a net profit of $261.75 was realized on that occasion. Greatly encouraged by the success of their venture, the second generationers held another Bake- Sale a month later, on March 14—15, which was an even greater success due to the admirable generosity of the friends and supporters of Chapter 2, who donated all their home-made cakes and pastries toward the sale. As a result there were no expenses to be deducted from the $510 receipts. — This picture is published as a tribute to the bake-sale pioneers whose success opened the way for the next event to be followed, we hope, by many others. Louis Szondi, Manager of Br. 461, Racine, Wis. made the State Championship, we learn from the Wisconsin papers headlining Szondi’s score of 715 pins! The Wisconsin State Bowling Tournament was held on March 15 at Green Bay, Wis., and we are certainly proud of the two Verhovayans who came out on top! This is the story taken from the papers: “GREEN BAY, WIS.—(AP)— Louis Szondi of Racine smashed a 715 triple to take over first place in the regular singles of the state fowling meet over the weekend while his fellow townsmen helped shake up the standings in the other events. Szondi had singles of 244, 266 and 235 to take the lead away from Vic Stopár of Miwaukee, who previously held first place on a 700 blast. C. Arndt of Racine took third in the minor singles with 674 and a pair of his townsmen, B. Hornyak (another member of Branch 461!) and S. Varga hit 1,248 for first in the minor doubles!” And Louis Szondi writes in his letter: “Hope we can do as well in South Bend.” That announcement certainly puts the participants of the Verhovay Tournament on the spot. Well, Manager Szondi and brother Hornyak, regardless of whether or not you will do as well in South Bend, in behalf of all Verhovay bowlers we congratulate you in your marvelous accomplishment! It certainly makes us proud that two members of the same Verhovay branch won first honors in a state tournament. Happy bowling to both of you! The greatest weakness of every democracy is the lack of active participation on part of the majority of citizens in the affairs of government. Ths is true, also, in democratic organizations such as the Verhovay and other fraternal societies. An altogether too large proportion of the membership has no interest for the management of the Association, and, as a result, important actions and changes are not taken notice of even by those whom they affect. Well aware of the lack of interest in “official” matters, we know it would be too much to expect of our readers that they devote half an hour to the study of the Board of Director’s meeting, published in this issue. Hence, a brief resumé of the actions and events recorded therein seems to be in order, especially since we hope that it. will add rather than detract from the interest of our readers in the proceedings of our directors whose regular semiannual meeting was held from Monday, March 17, to Saturday, March 22, incl. at the Verhovay Building in Pittsburgh Pa. A SAD OPENING. As reported in the last issue, the opening sessions of the meeting were marked by sadness over the passing on of Mrs. Joseph Fülöp, mother of our director Richard Phillips who, arriving in Pittsuburgh for the meetng on Sunday evening, was immediately recalled to the bedside of his dying mother. His sorrow was shared by the Supreme Officers and the Directors who wired their condolences and paid a floral tribute to the deceased whose sudden death brought great sorrow to her devoted son, his father and the rest of the family. Again we assure director Phillips and his family of our deepest sympathy. THE TRUMAN DOCTRINE. Proceeding to the business of the Board of Directors, we wish to call the attention of our readers to the Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. The Resolution, to be found under § 5 of the Minutes, is an affirmation of the Truman doctrine, and was sent in behalf of the Verhovay membership to the President and the Secretary of State of the United States. VERHOVAY BROTHERLY LOVE DAY. Those who will take time to read the Minutes will note that the routine examination of the internal affairs of the Association revealed great progress in every respect. Special tribute was paid to nine Verhovay Homes in recognation of their great contribution to the advancement of our society. The Verhovay Home of Alliance especially was commended for creating the Verhovay Fund for Crippled Children. Including the $1,000.00 donation of the Alliance Home, a total of $1,500.00 had been received for this fund. In the meantime, another $100.00 contribution was added by the Crescent, Ohio, Verhovay Home of branches 288 and 432. In commemoration of the founding date of the Association, the directors declared February 21 “The Day Of Verhovay Brotherly Love” on which contributions are to be solicited for the Verhovay Fund Of Crippled Children. Assistance will be made available from this fund to crippled juvenile members of the Verhovay after April 1, 1948, when the fund will be closed. It is to be hoped that by that time the fund will be sufficiently increased by voluntary contributions to render effective aid to our handicapped little folks. At this time we wish to appeal to all readers of the Journal to add their mite to this fund. Donations should be mailed to our Supreme Treasurer, Mr. John Szalanczy, at the Home Office address. GIFTS FOR MAIMED VETERANS. Four members of the Association, veterans maimed in World War II., were remembered with a $50.00 gift each by the Board of Directors. Since the inception of this program, 12 veterans had received similar tributes from the directors of the Association, BRANCH-OFFICERS HONORED. The “Verhovay Acknowledged” title with the Silver Medal and the Citation had been granted to six branch-officers (for their names see § 27 of the Minutes), of whom five are credited with a total of 120 years of fraternal service,—truly a marvelous record! JUVENILE INSURANCE LIMITS RAISED! Of special importance to all young fathers and mothers is § 14., a) of the Minutes, according to which Juvenile members, after attaining the age of 2, may be insured, hereafter, up to $2,000.00 in all states where permissible. Branch-managers and organizers, however, are requested to await official notice to this effect from the Home Office, before writing applications over Continued on page 2
