Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
January 19, 1949 Verhovay Journal PAGE 3 WHO FAILS TO GET THE JOURNAL? Complaints reach us from time to time that many of our members do not receive the Journal. We wish to assure our fellow-members that we definitely want them to get our paper and that we are doing everything within our power to keep the mailing list up to date. There is no lack of cooperation on the part of the Home Office and if there still are members who fail to get the Journal, it is positively not due to negligence on our part. Our own efforts, however, are not sufficient to keep up with the changes: the cooperation of our members and branchmanagers is needed. PLEASE ADVISE US IF YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS. Curiously, many of the complaints come from members who have not taken the trouble of dropping us a note when they moved. Nor has the manager found it necessary to keep us informed of such changes. Most of the change of address notices are furnished neither by the members, nor by the managers, but by the Post Office Department, (as many as a THOUSAND each month!) but a large number of these postal notices bear the notation that the subscriber “moved — left no forwardingaddress.” Obviously, in such cases there is nothing else left to do but to discontinue the Journal until the proper address is furnished . All changes of addresses reported to the Home Office are carefully and conscientiously executed by our mailing department, but if the new address is not furnished, the Home Office cannot effect the change. If there was no change of address, discontinuance of the Journal may have been due to somé change in the membership status of the subscriber. Each family unit is supposed to get one copy of the Journal which is addressed to one of the members in that family. In the event of the death, or the cancellation of the insurance, of that particular member HIS PLATE WILL BE LIFTED FROM THE FILES UNLESS SPECIAL NOTICE IS GIVEN TO THE HOME OFFICE THAT THE SUBSCRIPTION IS TO BE CONTINUED UNDER THE NAME OF ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. Whenever such changes occur, the manager should kindly attach a note to the documents of the case, instructing the Home Office not to discontinue the Journal to that particular ^address. If these simple rules will be carefully observed, every member of the Association will regularly receive the Journal. AFTER CHRISTMAS by GEORGE KEMÉNY It was yesterday, the windows were bright, the children and grown-ups each got their mite, the hearts were light. Today, tired from pleasures sweet, playthings are broken and throivn on the street, trampled under feet. And after the festivities among the street’s activities there comes with a sack upon his bended back the old ragman. Likewise is our destiny lohile today we gleefully play with a scintillating bawble, called life: tomorrow the toy is broken, nothing is left as a token, and slowly gathers the pieces the eternal ragman. (Translated by DR. ARTHUR WINTER.) * * * (“AFTER CHRISTMAS” is one of George Kemény’s fine poems appearing in English translation in the ‘Book Of Life’, latest volume of the aged poet, published by the -‘Magyars in America’ in 1944, in commemoration of his 50th anniversary as an author. Of particular interest to the descendants of immigrant Hungarians are the last twenty pages, containing a foreword by Prof. Watson Kirkconnell and English translations of Kemény’s poems by Kirkconnell and others. This section renders a splendid portrait of the sentiments of immigrant Hungarians as expressed by the doyen and poet-laureate of American Hungarian literature. Copies of the ‘Book of Life’ are still available at the author, George Kemény, 14920 Stahelin Avenue, Detroit 23, Mich. Price $2. A fine Valentine Day gift for Father and Mother . . .) Three Hundred Attend Wedding In Logan, W. Va. Miss Mary Louise Wagner of Dehue, W. Va., Bride of John Veres Jr., of Switzer. Mr. Andrew Wagner, President of Branch 248, Logan, W. Va., gave his daughter away in marriage on Saturday, October 23rd, in a ceremony performed by the Rev. W. J. B. Livingston, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, the Logan Banner reports on the Society Page of the November 5th, 1948, edition. The charming Miss Mary Louise Wagner became the bride of John Veres, Jr., son of Mr. John Veres Sr., of Switzer, and the late Mrs. Veres. Baskets of white gladioli, greenery and candelabra were arranged around the altar. Before the ceremony, traditional wedding selections were played by Mrs. Ladd Ross, organist, and Mr. Andy John Wagner,,brother, of tthe bride, sang the “Lord’s Prayer”, accompanied by Mrs. Ross. The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her father, was attired in a white slipper satin gown, fashioned with cap sleeves and a round neckline. Her veil was Juliet style, fingertip length with lace flowers attached. The bride designed and made her wedding gown. Her jewelry was a matched set of rhinestone jewelry, necklace and earrings, a gift from the bridegroom. She wore long white gloves and carried a white prayerbook topped with a white orchid and shower of stephanotis. Miss Betty Jane Wagner, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and only attendant. She was gowned in light blue taffeta with fitted bodice, round neckline and full skirt, with a lace peplum. She wore long matching gloves and a blue net hat. She wore a rhinestone bracelet, a gift of the bride, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr. Paul Veres, brother of the groom, was the best man, and Messrs. Emery Gingise, Michael Veres and Joe Kovács were groomsmen. Mrs. Wagner, the bride’s mother, was attired in a black suit with black and white accessories. Her corsage was pink rosebuds. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Sons of Italy Hall. Nearly three hundred guests attended. Mrs. Zigmond Buck was master of ceremonies, Mrs. Lydia G. Adams presided at the gift table and music was furnished by the Veres Brothers. Aides at the reception were: Mrs. Fred Schwab, Mrs. George Haydu, Miss Margaret Kish, Miss Helen Bency, Miss Barbara Ann Schwab, Miss Elizabeth Kish and Miss Virginia Carrere. Assisting hostesses were: Mrs. John Vizzi, Mrs. Mike Adams, Mrs. Julia Sepassy, Mrs. Joe Bokkon, Mrs. Julia Parog. and Mrs. Kovács. Mrs. David Gyöngyösi assisted the bride with the wedding cake. The bride’s going away costume when the couple left for a trip to Cleveland, Ohio, was a tan striped buit, forest green accessories and a white orchid corsage. The bride graduated from Logan High School in 1946, where she was a member of the Prayer and Glee clubs. She is a former assistant leader of a Brownie Troop at Dehue, and is employed as bookkeeper for Guyan Motors, Inc. Mr. Veres attended Logan high school where he was an active member of the band. He served with the United States Marine Corps, for two and a half years, mostly in China. He is an employee of Logan Motors Company. Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gyöngyösi and Mr. Steve Gyöngyösi of Huntington, Mrs. Alex Tury of Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. David Gingise and daughters, Nancy and Judy, Mr. Paul Veres, Mr. Joe Kovács, and Mr. Andy John Wagner Jr.T all of Detroit, Mich. A painful experience was destined to interrupt tthe happiness of the young couple shortly after their return from their wedding trip. John Jr., had to submit to an operation for the removal of his appendix in Logan General Hospital on November 3rd. However, after a quick recovery he was discharged and has returned to their home. Good luck to you, Mary Louise and John, and may your marriage be blessed with lasting happiness!
