Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1949 / Verhovay Journal

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December 21, 1949- Verhovay Journal

Stephen Gabor

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His attachment to the Verhovay, however, could not be denied. In March, 1935, he returned and became an organizer at the time when, after a prolonged period of stagnation, the Association entered upon an era of unprecedented progress. And on June 1st, 1936, he became a member of the Home Office staff, continuing in active service until his death. Here he served the Verhovay membership while witnessing the growth of th,e Association from a membership of less than 20,000 at the time of his resignation, to over 60,000vand the growth of its assets from the $25.813 held in the Treasury at the time when he was first elected Supreme Secretary, to the nearly 11 million dollars représenting the wealth of the Verhovay at the present time.

Mr. Gabor, always busy at his desk, never spoke of his share in these developments. As far as he was concerned, the world may well have forgotten his vital contributions to the advancement of the Association. It was'those who had joined him in the great struggle for Verhovay’s future, who have preserved his record for posterity. He was content with doing his job. And he did it. like everything else, with utmost conscientiousness, a tireless energy that belied his age, a devotion to duty that earned him the respect of all of his fellow workers and with a friendly smile in his clear, blue eyes over which no shadow had been cast by the disappointments of the past.

He would have been 80 in January but, if he had lived, he would have kept on working with never a thought for retiring. Obviously, he had immense resources of strength. Most important among them certainly were the loving care of his wife, the inspiring devotion of his daughter, the grateful love of his son and the great joy that entered his life just a few years ago in the birth of his grandchild. But surely, he must have derived an added measure of encouragement and strength from witnessing day by day the rapid growth of the Association on the solid foundation the cornerstone of which had been laid by him, the former Supreme Secretary of the Verhovay And thus. Verhovay's present strength is a living memorial and a glorious tribute to this grand old man whose great contributions as well as humble services have made him an equal to the Fathers of the Association . . .

May God bless you and rest you in peace, dear brother Stephen Gabor! And for what you have done for us — may the Almighty grant you His eternal reward!

Three Miners Presented

Awards In Brownsville

— Stephen Roczey, Emery Kara, Daniel Matta Sr., Receive Illustrious Degree from Board of Directors. —

Fall Dinner, Dance At New York Hr. 48

Branch 48, largest organization of Hungarian background in New York, gave a highly successful dinner on Saturday, November 5, in the banquet hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church. 116th St., New York City. The Branch 48 social affairs usually are successful, probably because they are intended to provide entertainment and fellowship for the membership rather than prof.ts for the branch. This year’s fall dinner and dance, however, was exceptionally successful, not only socially, but financially. too, due to a large attendance that was far above the expectations of the entertainment committee.

A good time was had by all, though j the absence of Branch-President Em- I ery Bardoly, M.D., who was seriously ill at the time, was deeply regretted by the membership. Regret turned into sorrow, however, a few days later when it became known that 1 the popular President of Branch 48 had passed away . . .)

Dr. Stephen Bardoly appeared for ■ his ill ’ brother and conveyed his warmest greetings to the assembled guests.

Following a real Hungarian styie chicken dinner. Albert Ibos, Vice- President of the Branch (who became President upon the death of Dr. Bardoly,) assumed the role of master of ceremonies. The Rev. Leslie Harsanyi, pastor of the Hungarian Reformed church, welcomed the members of Branch 48 on behalf of his congregation. Isak Szekely, executive director of the ‘Amerikai Magyar

Népszava’ daily spoke of the great need for brotherly harmony in our I times and appealed to the audience to cherish and nurture the fellowship created by the social program of Verhovay’s New York branch.

Edmund Tihor, former President of the Branch, spoke with enthusiastic approvel of the various activities of the Association. Friendly greetings were conveyed by Julius Zsaktttany, and, then, by Joseph Kammermayer, former Vice-President and chairman of the entertainment committee of the New York and New Jersey Benevolent Society.

Albert Ibos introduced with cordial remarks director Aloysius C. Falussy, Louis Molnár j popular New York businessman, former organizer of the Verhovay, Mrs. Wessely, Honorary President of the Benevolent Society, who represented the New York Self- Culture Society.

Musical entertainment was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Abel, vocalists, and the Gypsy Countess Maritza and her orchestra. Dance completed -the evening’s entertainment that was thoroughly enjoyed by the members of Branch. 48 and their many friends attending the event.

DISCONTENT

There are two kinds of discontent in the world: the discontent that works and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants and the second loses what it has. There is no cure for the first but success; and there is no cure at all for the second.

Don’t you ever read anything but the jokes ?

The Degree of Illustrious Member with the Service Medal was presented to Stephen Roczey, President of Br. 43, Brownsville, Pa., Emery Kara, Manager of Branch 43, and Daniel Matto, Sr., Manager of Branch 16, Star Junction, Pa., at a gala meetingheld in their honor in the schoolroom of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Brownsville, Pa., on Saturday, November 6th. Presentation of the awards, bestowed upon these three branch officers, all of whom are miners, was made by Director John A. Hornyak, of Farmington, W. Va.

The ceremonies were opened by Stephen Roczey who extended a cordial welcome to the assembled members and guests, including National President John Bencze, Director Hornyak, Manager”" of Branch 556. and Andrew Fay-Fisher, representative of the ‘Szabadság’ daily, and qditor of the Hungarian Miners Journal.

Following the singing of the National Anthem, Mr. Bencze paid tribute to the honored branch officers. Recalling that the Verhovay, largest fraternal society founded by Hungarians, had been started by thirteen immigrant miners, Mr. Bencze emphasized that the accomplishments of miners in the advancement of the Association are always noted with particular interest as has been evidenced by the action of the Board of Directors honoring these three officers in recognition of the many years of service they had devoted to j the Association. He appealed to them j to i continue the fine work by which | they have earned the recognition as well as the gratitude of the directors and-officers of the Verhovay.

Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr. Hornyak congratulated the Illustrious members and thanking them for their loyalty and devotion he presented to them the citation of the Board of Directors and the Verhovay service goldmedal.

Each of the three officers thus honored expressed his sincere appreciation of the honor bestowed upon him and pledged his continued efforts on behalf of the Association. Mr. Matto stressed the fact that I

Frank Palágyi Of Br. 220 Dies

From Conneaut, Ohio, comes the sad news of the death at the age of 62 of Frank Palagyi, charter-member and officer of Branch 220, on Friday, November 4th, at his home, 1019 Broad St.

Mr. Palagyi was born on August 7, 1887, in Lelesz, Zemplén county, Hungary and he came to this country in 1905. He had been a resident of Conneaut, O., for the past 44 years. A stationary fireman at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut Dock Co., for 35 years, he was later employed at the Meigs Grow Fisheries where he had worked for the last nine years.

Surviving are his wife, Anna, four sons, Steven, Frank, Alex and Elmer, all of Conneaut; three brothers, Joseph, Conneaut, John and Steven, both of Lorain; four sisters, Mrs. Louis Takach, Erie; Mrs. Anna Caubak, Mrs. Mary Toth and Mrs. Helen Viegh, all of Lorain, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 7th, the Rev. James Stevenson, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, officiating. Internment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

though there are very few Hungarians in Star Junction, he still succeeded in enlarging the membership of Branch 16 by securing a great many new members from among other nationalities. This, said Mr. Matto, convinced him that the field of the Verhovay is no longer Indited to Americans of Hungarian descent and that similar progress could be made elsewhere, too, if only the managers of the Verhovay were to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the task with which

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Editor Andrew Fay-Fisher extended his congratulations and best wishes to the Illustrious branch officers. Similar sentiments were expressed by William Grosshandler who has j recently joined the force of Verhovay organizers. Frank Szarka, secretary of Branch 85 of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, spoke of the harmonious understanding and i cooperation prevailing among the officers and members of the two fraternal societies operating in Brownsville. Gabriel Szűcs, an old friend and neighbour of Mr. Kara, witnessed to the devotion with which the Manager of Branch 43 has served the membership of his branch throughout the many years of his service.

Following the meeting the ladies of Branch 43 served sandwiches and refreshments to the members and guests who spent an enjoyable afternoon.

Also present were Mrs. John A. Hornyak, her son and grandson, from Farmington, W. Va., District Manager and Mrs. John Fulop from Pittsburgh, and Mr. Leslie Barota, his son, and Mr. Gabriel Csabay, who represented Branch 16 of Star Junction, Pa.

Congratulations to Illustrious Members Roczey, Kara and Matto and congratulations also to the members of the branches served by them, who may be justly proud of the outstanding record of their officers whose services are proof that the traditions made by Verhovay’s founding fathers are still being maintained among the miners of the Association.

Pallbearers were Frank Lengyel, Manager of Branch 220, Steven Schuster, Anthony Pataky, Steven Horvath, John Czomply and Steve Kasco. Services were attended by a large number óf friends and relatives. Present were from out of town: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Csubak, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Toth, Mr. and Mrs. John Palagyi, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Palagyi, Lorain: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Takach, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Takach, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haushman, Vincent and Kenneth Kerekes, Erie, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lasko, Akron; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beno, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beno, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wayner and Frank Lalko, Fairport.

Mr. Palagyi. who was comptroller of Branch 220 at the time of his death, was one of the pillars of the branch throughout its existence. A convinced fraternalist, he had every member of his family, down to the third generation, join the Verhovay. His enthusiasm for the Verhovay was an inspiration to the entire branch whose members will sadly miss his guidance and services. The members and officers of Branch 220 extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.