Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 4 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOMAN REVESZ ( Editor’s Office: 436—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 13, PA. Telephone: COurt 3454 or 3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 436—422 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: . United States and Canada .......................................... $1.00 a year Foreign Countries .......................................................... $1.50 a year ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: P. 0. BOX 7, ■> „ WOOLSEY STATION - LONG ISLAND CITY 5, N. Y. i ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. Americanism Stressed By Speakers At Memorial Ceremonies In Throop — Portraits of Seven Heroes Presented To Next Of Kin *By Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz. — The Verhovay Memorial Day of branches 42, Throop, Pa., 11, McAdoo, Pa., 158, Kingston, Pa., and 174, Scranton, Pa., was observed on Saturday, May 31st, beginning with Requiem High Mass, read by the Rev. Father Joseph Galambos at St. Mary’s Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, for the late Elmer L. Kopachy, Martin Meszjaros, Stephen J. Kobar, Charles Zipay, Edward T. Lloyd, George Lukach, Jr., and Stephen J. Nagy, hero dead members of these fotir branches. Following the Holy Mass, a dinner was served for the host of out-of-town guests by Scranton Branch 1,74. At 7 o’clock in the evenig more than three hundred guests assembled at the American Legion Hall in Throop. Following a welcoming address by Louis Kovács, president of Branch 174, and grace, offered by the Rev. Father Galambos, an excellent dinner was served. , Father Galambos, as Master of Ceremonies, then paid tribute to the heroes of the nation and introduced the Hon. Stephen Dembrosky, Mayor of Throop, who proudly stated that of his city of five thousand more than 1,200 had served with the armed forces in World War II. A vocal rendition by Miss Theresa Matics followed, with Miss Santa Montelbano at the piano. , ' Anthony Rocz, Manager of the baseball team of St. Stephen’s Church in Scranton, Pa., addressed the young people speaking of thé importance of sports in the development of man’s character, and paying tribute to those who had made the supreme sacrifice in ; the war against oppression. Accompanying herself at the piano, Miss Santa Montelbano sang ‘God Bless America’. Miss Montelbano, organist of the Hungarian Catholic Church, a great musician, has an excquisite voice. Her inspiring performance was one of the highlights of the program. Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz, delivering the Hungarian Memorial Day address, spoke of the ideals for which our heroes had given their lives leaving to the survivors the obligation of continuing the struggle for the world-wide victory of the principles defended by our nation. He concluded with an eloquent plea for continued assistance to the Hungarian people whose independence cannot be assured unless effective economic aid. is rendered to them. Hon. Stanley Coar, attorney, a veteran of both World War I., and II., was the main speaker of the evening. Paying a deeply moving tribute to the fallen heroes of the nation, he declared that it is the duty of all veterans as well as every citizen to prevent the spreading of various ‘isms’ in America. He said; “Tens of thousands of our young men have not perished in the war in order to permit un-American ideas to take roDt~m the land of liberty, destroying everything that has been built during the last two centuries by the people of America.” Tremendous applause expressed the sentiments of the enthusiastic audience which was deeply stirred by the inspiring address of the speaker. Presentation of colors by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars followed, with Commanders Keyasko ahd V. Csizik addressing the audience, and concluded by taps. Stepping to the portraits, Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz, speaking in English, addressed the breaved families and expressing to them the sincere sympathy of all Verhovayans, presented the portraits that were unveiled at the conclusion of his address. The tearful, deeply moving presentation scene was closed by the Rev. Father Galambos conveying his thanks to the officers of the four branches and the Association. The Hungarian national anthem concluded the program. True to military tradition, the day was not permitted to end in a sorrowful mood. An hour later the guests reassembled for a dance held in honor of the returned veterans of World War II. The affair was well attended and the presence of several members of the bereaved families was especially gratifying. Verhovay Journal June 11, 1947 Fine Tribute Paid To Branch 14 At 45th Anniversary Banquet Civic leaders, societies, sisterbranches join enthusiastic membership in observance of jubilee. A full house celebrated the 45th anniversary" of Cleveland Branch 14 on May 25th, Sunday, at the Verhovay Home on Buckeye Road. Officials of the state, county and city, representatives of innumerable local organisations, and delegates *of many sister-branches attended to pay tribute to one of Verhovay’s greatest branches and its former and present officers. Sigmund Kadar, chairman of the banquet-committee delivered the welcoming address, introducing the Master of Ceremonies, John Bozsvay, former Supreme President of the Association. The National Anthem was sung by Miss Ilona Majoros and the audience, and grace was offered by the 'Rev. Edmund Tabakovich of St. John’s Hungarian Greek Catholic Church. An excellent dinner was prepared for this occasion by the members of Women’s Branch 361 headed by President Mrs. Andrew Kocsis. Indeed, the friendly members of Branch 361 are to be commended for their generous contribution to the success of the 45th anniversary of Branch 14. Highly efficient hostesses were the charming young members of the Verhovay Social Club. Following the banquet, Vice- President Joseph Szalay addressed the audience, speaking of Branch 14’s contributions to the advancement of the Association and to the development of Cleveland’s great Hungarian colony. State Senator Emil Bartunek, secretary to the Mayor of Cleveland, attending with his charming wife, conveyed the greetings of the Hon. Mayor Thomas A. Burke and congratulated Branch 14 upon its civic accomplishments. The introduction of the representatives of societies and sisterbranches followed as the main feature of the program. Attorney John Lasko, President of the United Hungarian Societies, greeted Branch 14 in behalf of the Hungarian citizenry of Cleveland and introduced the numerous delegations of Cleveland societies and of the Verhovay branches of Akron, O., Youngstown, Fair-port Harbor, Lorain, South Bend, Ind., and Alliance, O., which was represented by a group of 20, led by director Körösfőy. tion was welcomed with great enthusiasm. ^Finally, he appealed to the audience for their continued support to the American Hungarian relief movement Referring to the controversies raging around this issue, he stated: “The Verhovay has been accused by some of Nazism, by others of Communism. The truth, however, is that the Verhovay supports neither Nazism, nor Communism, but American democracy alone. And we shall continue on this road, deviating neither to the left, nor to the right . . .” Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gustav Bessenyei, then, introduced the guests, among them Joseph Stearn, Prosecuting Attorney, Joseph Kadar, city official, Jack P. Russel, 16th ward councilman, Frank Pokorny, Stephen Gobozy and Stephen Harvasty, candidates of the 29th ward, John S. Mudri, city councilman, Dr. Andrew Kovács, Judge Andrew M. Kovachy, Joseph Krupanszky city official, John Elk, Stephen Jakab, Joseph Cherosky Jr., Louis Janik', Joseph Muzslay, representative of the Szabadság daily, Louis Jackovich, city official Nicholas Prinsky, Dr. John Majoros, director John Körösfőy, Wendell - Pary, President of the American Hungarian Catholic Society, Andrew Balazsik, treasurer of the Society, and many others. The oldest members of Branch 14 were introduced by Louis Torda, and a poem dedicated to them was read by Coloman Kassay. Branch-manager and local organizer Joseph M. Toth spoke of Branch 14’s activities and greetings were conveyed by countyjudge Julius M. Kovachy, municipal-judge Louis Petrash, and District Manager Michael Simo. Excellent musical performances highlighted the program. Miss Ilonka Majoros brought the house down with her Hungarian and French renditions and Hungarian folk songs by Frank Szappanos were applauded with endless cheering. Miss Margaret Mező earned her share of the applause with her fine piano accompaniments. Daniel Kali, vice-president of Branch 14, delivered the closing address thanking the guests, the committees and the helpers for their contributions to the success of the affair. A grand dance followed in the I SALUTATORIAN AT HICKORY HIGH Michael Lado, Jr.‘ Mrs. Sophie Lado of Sharpsville, Pa., is justly proud of her son, Michael who graduates with top honors from Hickory High School this summer. Local papers carried his picture with the announcement that he was elected salutatorian of this year’s grad-* uating class. Michael, a highly popular member of Sharpsville’s younger set, who is going to enter pre-medical school at Thiel College, Greenville, Pa., as a tuition student from S. Pymatuning township, played center on the varsity football team and is vice-president of the senior class. He Is a member of Sharpsville’s Branch 171, well liked and respected among the Hungarians of the community who are very proud of his record and wish him the best of success to his medical career. Members of the Verhovay are happy to join Branched 71 in congratulating Mrs. Lado, the proud mother, and her talented son whom we assure of our wholehearted interest in, and support of, his quest for higher education and a profession in which his abilities will be of greatest benefit to society. Carry on, Michael, and the best of luck to you! evening when a huge crowd was well entertained by the Szabadkai orchestra. In behalf of the Verhovay membership we extend our congratulations and best wishes to 45 year old Branch 14. May their future be rich in success, progress and in the accomplishments of fraternal endeavors. Sa£ety of Family and Home A tremendous ovation greeted the main speaker, Supreme President John Bencze, who represented the Supreme Officers and the Board of Directors all of whom had been invited to the anniversary by the officers of Branch 14. Referring to a recent resolution of Branch 14 demanding that representations in the field by the Supreme Officers and directors be reduced, he explained that, hereafter, only one of the Verhovay's officers will be delegated to such affairs and, in behalf of his fellow officers and the entire membership, conveyed his congratulations and best wishes to the members and officers of Branch 14. — His anouncement of the approval of the merger agreement between the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Federation and the Verhovay F. I. AssociaTime and home safety! 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Without protection on your life that purpose which is all-absorbing, depends on time —• your life. Protect your life that your home may be safe. — Bee Hive. What thou doest for a woman, she may forget, but what thou hast failed to do, that will she always remember.
