Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
November 12, 1947 NEWS From The Field 45TH ANNIVERSARY LORAIN, 0. Branch 17 The 45th anniversary of the founding of Branch 17, Lorain, O., will be observed on Sunday, November 23rd. A banquet, to be followed by a dance, with music furnished by the popular Szilvassv orchestra, will be held on this occasion, beginning at 6 KM., in the hall of the Reformed Church. The district congressman and officials of the City of Lorain already have accepted the invitation of the committee to this great affair. In view of war-time conditions, Branch 17 has held no social affairs during the last years. It is hoped, therefore, that the members of Branch 17 and the sister branches will heed the invitation to the anniversary dinner and dance, and help make it as successful an affair as those held in pre-war years by Branch 17 always have been. Branch 17 has travelled a long way since that day 45 years ago when a handful of Verhovay’s members decided to raise the banner of Verhovay fraternalism in the city of Lorain. With a membership of 870, Branch 17 looks back upon the past 45 years with pride and satisfaction, for each of these years had been marked by progress, success and service to the membership as well as the causes of fraternalism. We hope that every member of our great Branch will reserve the day of November 23rd for his Branch and attend the celebration of its 45th anniversary as a tribute to the oldest and largest American Hungarian fraternal society and its 45 year old branch in Lorain. Tickets sell for $1.50 each, and may be reserved at the Branch- Manager. Branches in other communities, planning to send their representatives to this affair, are requested to notify the Branch-manager of their decision. The officers of Branch 17 pledge their wholehearted efforts to make this one of the most memorable events ever held in our city. Everybody is invited and assured of a brotherly welcome. GEORGE JÁVOR, Manager. i ! I DISTRICT MEETINGS DETROIT, MICH. District 21 All members of Branch 36 are notified herewith that the post-convention meeting of District 24, embracing the membership of Branch 36, will he held on Sunday, November i 23rd, beginning at 2 P.M., in the j auditorium of the former Verhovay j Home, 8005 West Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. The delegates of the District to the 21st National Con-i vent ion will render a report on the proceedings after which the amendments to the By-laws, adopted by : the Convention, will he submitted to the meeting for final action. In view of the importance of this meeting, every' member of Branch 36 is requested to attend. JOSEPH MARCZIS, District chairman, STEPHEN LUKACS, District recorder, j CHICAGO, ILL. DISTRICT 27 Branch 37, constituting District 27, will hold its post-convention district meeting on Saturday, November 15th, Verhovay at 8 P.M., in the Chesterfield Liberty i Hall, 817 East 92nd Street, Chicago j 19, 111. Every member of Branch 37 i is urged to be present. ANDREW VARGA, President. JOSEPH ROHALY, Manager. DINNER AND DANCE DETROIT, MICH. Branch 36 A grand banquet, get-acquainted party and dance will be held in honor of the members of Branch 62 of the merged Workingmen's Sick Benefit Federation who had joined Branch 36, Detroit, M ich., on Saturday, November 22nd, beginning at 7 P.M., in the banquet room of the former Verhovay Home, 8005 West Jefferson Avenue. Music will be furnished by the popular six-man orchestra of Andrew Demeter. A pork dinner will be served and ample provisions had been made for refreshments. Admission to both the banquet and the dance is $2.00, and to the dance only $1. All members of the Vssociation, especially those of the former Workingmen's Sick Benefit Federation, in Detroit and vicinity, are cordially invited by the committee. STEPHEN LUKACS, Manager. DIRECTOR TO BE HONORED SCALP LEVEL, PA. Branch 59 All members of Branch 59 are urged to attend the next meeting to be held on Sunday, November 30, beginning at 12:30 P.M., at 520 rear Main Street, Scalp Level, Pa. The officers of the Branch for the next year will be elected at this meeting following which a party' will be given in honor of Branch-President Louis Vizi upon his election as director of the Association for the third successive term and in recognition cf his meritorious services as President of Branch 59 for 33 years. Food and refreshments will be served according to the custom prevailing át our branch. In view of the extraordinary occassion, the expenses of this affair will be paid from the branch-treasury. Every member of Branch 59 is cordially invited! MARTIN LEBER, Manager. ELECTION OF OFFICERS ALLENTOWN, PA. Branch 90 The annual meeting of Branch 90 will be held on Sunday, November 7th, beginning at 1 o’clock, at the l Hungarian, Home. The officers of the branch for 1948 will be elected on this occasion and various important matters will be discussed by the membership. It is important, therefore, that every member of Branch 90 attend this meeting. In view of the approaching end of the year, every member is requested to pay his dues, and interests due on loans, at the meeting, or shortly afterwards, but not later than the 20th of December. Please, remember that any unpaid interest will be added to the loan after the 1st of January. We hope that every member of Branch 90 will be present at our annual meeting on December 7th. JOSEPH KARDOS, President. COLOMAN KOCSIS, Manager. ELECTION BANQUET CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 96 Members of Branch 96 are notified herewith that the annul meeting of the Branch will be held on Sunday, December l lth, beginning at 2 P.M., at the Prokop Hall, 924 West 119th Street. The officers of the branch, for the year 1948, w ill be elected at this meeting which will be followed Journal ______________________________________________________PAGIl2^-Memorial Ceremonies In South Bend, Ind. — Portraits Of Five Hero Dead To Be Presented By National Treasurer John Szalanczy. — The Verhovay Home of South Bend, Ind., will be the scene of memorial ceremonies, honoring the five members of Branch 132 who had made the supreme sacrifice in World War II., on Sunday, November 16th, beginning at 2 o’clock. Many outstanding representatives of the, state, county, city, churches and societies will attend this memorable event for which elaboratepreparations have been made by the officers of our South Bend Branch. Memorial Program 1. ) National Anthem: Miss Elsie Györkös. 2. ) Opening address: Stephen Nyers, President of Branch 132. 3. ) Master of Ceremonies: Frank Wukovits, Branch Manager. 4. ) Invocation: the Rev. Ft. Joseph Horvath of St. Stephen’s R.C. Parish. 5. ) Address: the Hon. F. Kenneth Dempsey, Major of South Bend. 6. ) Address: the Right Rev. Msgr. John Sabo, pastor of Our Lady of Hungary R.C. Parish. 7. ) Address: John Sabo, National Auditor, Home Office of the Verhovay F. I. Association. 8. ) Address: the Hon. Dan Pyle, Judge, Circuit Court, 9. ) Address: Capt. George A. Polly, U.S. Army. 10. ) Presentation of Portraits: John Szalanczy, National Treasurer, Home Office, Verhovay F. I. Assn. 11. ) Benediction: the Rev. Joseph Lenk, former U.S. Army Chaplain. 12. ) God Bless America: Miss Elsie Györkös. The Heroes Of Branch 132 The portraits of the following will be presented on this solemn occasion: Stephen Molnár, who was killed in action in Italy, on May 12th, 1944, at the age of 22, — Joseph Varga, Jr., from Granger, Ind., who was killed in action in France on July 3rd 1944, — Frank Varga, Jr., who was kiled in action in the Pacific theatre of war, on the island of Angaur, on September 20th, 1944 at the age of 21, — Charles Hoffer, who was reported missing in action in France as of September 27, 1944, and pronuonced dead as of the same date, and Joseph Sebok, Jr., who was 27 when killed in action in Germany on November 19th, 1944. All members of the Verhovay are respectfully invited to attend this solemn event. by (he customary banquet. Tickets for the banquet will he $1.00 each. Every member of the Branch is invited and urged to attend b.oth events. CHRISTMAS PARTY The customary Christmas Party for the children of Branch 96 will be held on Sunday, December 21st, at 2 P.M., at the Prokop Hall. Moving pictures will he shown and dances, musical and vocal performances featured for the entertainment of both the children and their parents. Each child will be presented with a Christmas gift. Parents wishing their children to appear on the program, are requested to contact me not later than on December 15th. Every juvenile member of Branch 96, as well as their parents, are cordially invited to our annual Christmas Party. GEORGE SHAMEL, Manager. MANAGER TO BE HONORED JOLIET, ILL. Branch 127 Every member of Branch 127 and of the sister-branches is cordially invited to attend a banquet to be given in honor of Branch-Manager Peter Kiss to whom the “Verhovay Acknowledged” title with the citation and the silver medal w ill be presented oil this occasion by a representative of the Board of Directors. The testimonial dinner will lie held in the St. Stephen’s Hall, 516 Collin- Street, on Sunday, December 7th. in the evening. Branch 127 has been managed by lellow-member Peter Kiss for more than 20 years and by his meritorious services he has made himself deserving of the recognition of the Board ol Directors. It is only fitting that the members of the Branch, having benefited most from his ioyalty and devotion, be present at this occasion,, to demonstrate their appreciation of the untiring efforts by which Manager Peter Kiss has maintained the branch entrusted to his care. Recognition is the source of (he willingness to serve with continued devotion. Let us not withhold this small reward from our Manager who, for more than twenty years, has so gen•erously devoted his time and efforts to oui protection and service. THE COMMITTEE. (Continued on page 8)
