Verhovayak Lapja, 1950 (33. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1950 / Verhovay Journal
April 19, 1950 Verhov ay Watchtower By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, 0. It’s spring- time in Cleveland, so we’ll dash off another column. Our family finally bought a place and I hate to think of the work I’ll have this summer. WELCOME TO MANAGER Welcome, Henry Rettmann, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., to Cleveland, Ohio, and congratulations upon your election as Manager of Branch 14 and your appointment as Field Supervisor. A man of truly high intellect is able to adapt himself to all situations and approach with sincere understanding even those who had no opportunity to enjoy educational advantages. That is why we think Henry Rettmann will succeed. PERSONAL NOTES Our forme)' office clerk. Mary Ann Bodnar, is now working for Leonard Fuerst, the Cuyagoha County Clerk. She has a good boss: How do I know? Well, he was my boss for seven years.... Alex Horvath just can’t stay away from the bakery. He has reentered the bake goods field and is doing business just around the coiner of Buckeye and 125th under his own name. (Manager Rettmann took a bushel full of his wares home the other night for his wife and two kids and the cookies and pastries, he says, disappeared like snow in May. So A1 Horvath must be doing alright....) Joseph Krupansky was elected President of the Cuyagoha County Hungarian Democratic Club. Mrs. Mary Karnya is up and around after two months’ of illness. Bert Luscik is new landlord off 104th and Buckeye: now he is hollering for decontrolling the rents.... Mrs. Betty Kadar is entering the field of politics. She is aspiring for the office of State Representative from Cuyagoha County in the State of Ohio. MRS. BETTY KADAR She got quite a write-up, under the above photo, in the Cleveland Press. “Betty Domor Kadar, Democrat, is daughter of a coal miner,” the story goes, “earned her own way through high school and business col- ' lege has been member of Cleveland Waitress Union ffbcal 107 for 21 years. .. speaks, reads and writes Hungarian fluently parried Sigmond Kadar two years ago lives at 9411 Hilgert Drive is member of Urban League, Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Women’s Democratic Cosmopolitan League and Hungarian Society for Self Culture. .. is in favor of equal rights for wo- Í men. .. wants fair employment practice law passed .” We keep our fingers crossed for. her election. JOHN L. ELK Another well-known and popular democratic candidate is John L. Elk, a versatile businessman, staunch supporter of every Hungarian cause, whose platform includes imp«ved living standards for the workingman, Lake front improvements, etc. The State of Ohio, he claims, needs legislators with business experience and, on that score, he certainly meets the requirements. A member of long standing of Branch 14, he always makes an appearance at the affairs of the branch, even at meetings (!), and he is just as diligent in attending all other civic activities sponsored by Americans of Hungarian descent. In fact, he is quite a showman. The horses he put into a Hungarian grand parade some years ago, proved one of the major attractions of that event. In another parade he sponsored a large group of children of Hungarian parentage and that, too, was a great success. He has an open heart and, what’s more rare, an open pocket, too. This is the third time that he is trying for the State Legislature and, we hope, that this time he’H make it. The Hungarian voters of Cuyagoha County can do a great deal for him and they should do it, too, for John L. Elk is in politics to help. And Frank Oravis celebrated recently the birth of his daughter Patricia Ann who already is a Verhovay member. SPORTS CLUB NEWS At their last meeting, the Verhovay Sports Club of Cleveland voted ten dollars to the Verhovay Fund for the Aiding- of Crippled Children and Aged Members. The election of the officers was also held at this meeting, with the following results: Louis Balogh, President, Joseph Szabó, Vice-President, Terry Moses, Secretary. Frank Rakoczy was elected financial secretary but he resigned and Joseph J. Horvath was elected in his place. Tony Pinter became Treasurer, Carl Pertz and P’rank Oravis Sergeant-at-Arms. The new officers were sworn in by Henry Rettmann. Steve (Susie) Piscalko is doing a great job in promoting Tournament teams to Youngstown. MISCELLANEOUS Coloman Kolozsvary, Verhovay director, is President of the “Öreg Amerikas” Club here in Cleveland, a great organization doing fine work. BILL KOROS LEAVES OMAHA TO TAKE NEW JOB IN KENTUCKY William A. Koros, member of Branch 278, Omaha, Nebr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koros, has left the city in which his family had accomplished so much for the advancement of the Verhovay. Resigning from his position with the Federal1 Power Commission, he accepted a position with the Texas Gas Transmission Corporation in Owensboro, Kentucky. He will handle rate matters and special accounting studies for the Company. Mr. Koros is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Nebraska. Mr. Koros is already in Owensboro, Ky., and his wife, with their two children, will follow him in a few weeks. Omaha Verhovayans wish them Godspeed and all the success in the world in their new surroundings. We attended a banquet some time ago and were pleased to see Emery Készéi, former President of Branch 45. The Verhovay ball-room has been painted and very nicely, too. We understand the expense was not too great and with the beautiful curtains furnished by the Ladies the place really looks like something. The bowling season at the Verho- * va.v hall is coming to a close early this year. And without bowling lean months will follow until September, while expensive items, like the license, monthly payments on the furnace, interest and payment on the mortgage, etc., etc., will have to be taken care of. If more of the East Side Verhovay members would use the Verhovay Hall as their club-room, the problems would be solved easily.... Frank Pokorny was elected President of the United Hungarian Societies of Cleveland and Joseph M. Toth became the treasurer. Terry and Ella Moses are planning to spend the Easter holiday out of town.... A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? We wonder what became of Dr. Kovács? He used to visit the East Side quite frequently. (Sez the former editor: he still does. He appeared at the last meeting after you left, J.J.) TROUBLES, TROUBLES . . . John J. Balazs had a skirmish with a truckdriver who bumped his auto and didn’t want to do anything about it. So, upon advice, Balazs sought redress through the courts. A few mistakes were made by certain parties in the Branch 14 affairs and they ought to be straightened out before the Convention next year, or else — (trouble, trouble....). ALLEY-TALK The Buckeye Window Cleaning Company is sending a team to Youngstown. Frank Oravis, Bert Luscik, Louis Városi, Geo. Kontur, Steve Chick and Joseph J. Horvath are the men. We heard that Branch .361 will have a ladies’ team, Branch 366 4 men’s and 1 women’s team and Branch 14 will be represented by 1 men’s and 1 women’s team. Bela Balogh will have an all-stars team and his charming wife, Stevie Balogh will lead a ladies’ team. Sigmund Kadar will most likely line up a private backer.... All of these are mere rumors, we’ll have something definite the next month. Cal Karnya and myself are bowling in the ABC on May 9th on a booster squad. PAGE 9 Cleveland Hungarians Favor Emil A. Bartunek For U. S. Congress EMIL A BARTUNEK 4 Former State Senator Emil A. Bartunek', personal secretary to the Mayor of Cleveland, is considered the fittest candidate for representing the 21st d’strict of Ohio in U. S. Congress. He is a member of Cleveland Branch 14 and a very good friend of the Americans of Hungarian origin which is why the Hungarians would rather have him than anyone else represent them in Congress. A democrat, not only by party affiliation but by conviction, he considers legislation promoting the interests of the average citizen the most important task of our time. Himself a son of immigrant parents, Emil A. Bartunek is fully aware of the problems facing the Hungarian Americans. And his past record is proof that he will unselfishly represent all of the people in Congress. He urges all Verhovay members to vote and to impress upon their friends the importance of voting in the May 2 primaries. Branch 14-ers know for whom they will cast their votes: their good friend and fellow-member, Emil A. Bartunek! A personal note to the Scribe of the Youngstown Sports Club: we are interested in amateur baseball. But circus and baseball don’t go together. We hope our National Auditor John Sabo will lend a willing ear to the Buckeye Window Cleaners’ plea and schedule them for Saturday evening and Sunday. Thanks, John Sabo.... That Hungarian cooking sounds good to me. We shall not forget the name of the Kálvin Hall! How about Buffalo, N. Y., for Tournament City in 1951, and, then, maybe, the Atlantic seabord in 1952 ? The Tournament proves one thing. If you give the Verhovayans something- to look forward to, they’ll go regardless of whether or not they bo\vl. Personally, I know of at least twenty people who will be in Youngstown for no other reason but just to rub elbows with fellow lodge members and have a good time. Y’ep, gentlemen, that’s something and careful consideration should be given to these people. Let’s build for the future upon the solid foundation which we have! Ex Animo, Jos. J. Horvath, c/o. Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, Ohio. An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry. —Thomas Jefferson.
