Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 Verhov ay Journal February 20, 1952 »in ii ii ii ii is II fl ii»I ii ii ti »I II ti la in ii « i ii ■ ■ ii i ■ i ■ n ii ii ii ii ■ By JOS. J. HORVATH — Cleveland, O. ii ■ BRANCH 164 — CHICAGO, ILL. Bv: ANDREW JANOVICS, Manager SENTINEL I attended the first 1952 meeting of Branch 14. There were some' “fireworks” but the meeting was fairly placid. The retiring president. Frank Pinter, sang his swan song, and the incoming president, James Kovach, lushed for cooperation from the members. Joseph Barry resigned as comptroller, which was accepted, and John Bosway was elected to fill his place. A collection was made for a sick member of Branch 214 by the name of Rose Mihal. A check for $17.00 will be sent to her or to the branch. The new entertainment committee will be headed by the officers of Branch 14, the Ladies Social Club and members elected from Branch 14. Among those elected were Joseph Szalay, Joseph Hegedűs, Frank Pinter, John Boda, Julius Cincar, Mr. Smyda, Frank Oravis and Joseph J. Horvath. A bazar for the benefit of the house is on the agenda, sometime in late summer. A pre-lenten card party will be held by Branch 14, Saturday February 23d. The 50 year anniversary of Branch 14 will be celebrated Sunday May 25th, The new entertainment committee headed by Joseph Szalay, Chairman, Nick Yuhas, Secretary, (ind Joseph Hegedűs, Treasurer, will have the ball rolling in great order. Any Verhovay member who has 20 or more games to his credit this season of bowling, that is, September 1951 to March 15, 1952, may bowl in the Verhovay tournament at Columbus, Pardon-in league competition on A. B. C. sanctioned bowling alleys. Contact Leslie J. Dus. Financial Secretary of Branch 14,for information on procedures —or he may place bowlers on teams without sufficient players. Anyway, it woula not hurt to ask questions. Be sure. Popularity of the Verhovey National Tournament is gaining stature every year, but obstacles should not be strewn in its path. Ves, iron out the kinks but do not penalize the bowlers. After all, they (made and they make the tournaments. No bowlers, no tournament, and no backers, few bowlers. All the bowlers and the backers ask is a fair and square treatment. Do not saddle us with unnecessary expense. Most of the bowlers get nothing out of the tournament. So let us be careful not to alienate these people. They go to the tournaments because Lhey like a good time. (Editor’s note: We are surprised to read the above comment. We do not understand just what the writer means. What obstacles have been strewn in the path of the tournament? What bowlers have been penalized? Who among the bowlers Jmd backers have not received fair »and square treatment? Who has been saddled with unnecessary expense? The National Tournament Executive Committee has worked hard to improve these tournaments and all this has been done chiefly for the bowlers. If these improvements have not been done for the bowlers, then we would like to raise the question as to who has benefited by these improvements? The Committee has given fair and just consideration for »JL No one has been asked to bear any unnecessery expense. The Committee has kept in mind the wishes of all the bowlers and shall continue to do so. We believe our tournaments will continue gaining in popularity. The declaration by National President John Bencze that the 1952 tournament is to be called Verhovay National Fellowship Days“ is further evidence that the Association intends making these events more and more impressive.) The Verhovay Sports Club is sponsoring a card party Saturday March 1, 1952 at Verhovay No. 2 Hall. 8637 Buckeye Rd. We are j&sking each and every member and former members to help make this card party a success. Frank Oravis and his committee have promised a nice program, worthwhile door (Prizes, coffee, cake and refreshments. Everybody is welcome. Spread the word Yep, another new manager at the Verhovay hall. At this writing the hall is without a manager. Cal Kamya is getting tired of the gas business. “The hours are long and the pay poor”. Quote. Joseph M. Toth, former secretary of Branch 14, was elected president of St. John’s Greek Rite Catholic Church. Congratulation. Joseph Nagy of Branch 366 .. . bragging about his boy. Now it is still pictures. Bet he will buy a movie camera . . . then there will be no stopping him. Mr. Jacob Torda makes the best kolbász in the City of Cleveland. He has many admirers and customers. We have that political bug. I filed for state representative in the General Assembly of Ohio from Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland where I live. Anybody who lives in Cuyahoga County may and can vote for me Tuesday May 6th. Up for reelection is another Verhovay son, Governor Frank J. Lausche of Ohio. Verhovay members, remember us! We end this column with a word of wisdom from Grover Cleveland, 22d and 24th President of The United States, who picked his appointees not for their influence but for their practical fitness. Quote: “Public officers are the servants and agents of the people to execute the laws which the people have made.” Ex Animo, Joseph J. Horvath 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio BRANCH OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 1952 (Continued from page 4) 204.) CUDAHY, Wis. — President Peter Borsos, 3648 E. Munkwitz Ave„ Cudahy, Wis.; Manager Paul Schmidt 1112 Marshall Ave„ So. Milwaukee, Wis. Meetings first Sunday. 2 p. m. at 3801 E. Barnard Ave.. Cudahy, Wis. 207.) HICK.NKI.L. Indiana. — President Alexander Simon, it. 2.; Manager George Vas, R. E„ Bicknell, Ind. Meetings second Sunday at Man- Oger's heme. 209.) ST. LOUIS. Mo. — President Paul Soltész. 5327 Ruskin Ave.: Manager Charles Schafnitz, 2808 Cherokee St. Meetings second Sunday in Hungarian Home, Preparations are going in full swing for our coming bunco and card party is to be held on March 8th, Saturday evening, at 333 West North Avenue. To those who have called offering donations we say a BIG hearty, “Thank you”. To others who wish to give us a prize we would like to say it will be greatly appreciated. Every prize, small or large, is welcomed. In this column next month we will mention the names of the persons who so kindly gave prizes to help this bunco party be successful. Comei one, come all and enjoy yourselves. It is with profund sorrow that we announce the death of our member, Alexander Scherman, who passed away January 18,• 1952. The funeral service was held at the Nick Stitch Funeral Home, 845 Armitage Avenue. A farewell address was given by Ignác Isaac and John Hovantzi. To his dear widow, Mrs. Mary Scherman, and his relatives,, we extend our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace! We extend our condolence to Mary Molnár and her sister, Mrs. Gustave, Wojtas, on the recent loss of their mother in January. Spring should hurry and come because, judging by our sick list, the winter seems to disagree with our members. On the sick list are Stephen Balogh. Stephen Barna, Mrs. G. Farkas, Mrs. J. Hunter, Mrs. Ernest Kunstadt, Mrs. Charles Korponya. Eugene Petrovits, Gabriel Soltész, Mrs. Frank Soo, Julius Szabó, Mrs. P. Szabó and Anton Szeles. We hope that at this reading they are well on the road to recovery. 213. ) RED JACKET, W. Va. — President John Ujj, Manager John Kurucz. Meetings at the 20th of every month at Manager’s home. 214. ) FLINT, Mich. — President Louis Mazik, 1506 Leith St.; Manlager George Varga, 2844 Barth St. Meetings at the 2nd day of every mc<nth in St. Joseph’s Hall. 218. ) LUCERNE MINES, Pa. — President John Molnár, Homer City, Pa.; Manager John Szenyo, Box 152, Lucerne Mines, Pa. Meetings at the 25th of every month at Lucerne Mines, Pa. Home 99. 219. ) MALVERN, Pa. — President Michael Mészáros, Sr„ R.F.D. 1,, Malvern, Pa.; Manager Michael Mihalo. 132 Biddle Road Paoli, Pa. 221. ) ITHACA, N. Y. — President John Komaromi. 215 Washington St.; Manager Frank Komaromi, 106 Washington St. Auditors: Gabriel Demelesz, Frank Galios, Mathias Meiczinger. Meetings in December in North Side House. 222. ) CANONSBURG. Pa. — President Antal Borsody, 11 Brown Ave.; Manager James Borsody. 11 Brown Ave. Meetings third Sunday at President’s home. 226. ) McKEESPORT. Pa. — President Frank Debreczeni, 1007 High St.; Manager Ernest F. Fazekas, 518 Manning Ave. Meetings second Sunday at Hungarian Social Club Rooms, McKeesport, Pa. 227. ) FREMONT, Ohio. — President Mrs. Elizabeth Dohanos, 429 Dickinson: Manager Steve Dohanos, 429 Dickinson. Meetings at Manager's home. (To be continued) Our 164 Bowling League presented Mrs. Kunstadt, who is one of the bowlers, with flowers during her stay in Columbus Hospital. The Bowling League also presented Mrs. Charles Korponya with flowers during her illness. She was in Roosevelt Hospital. We put out the welcome mat this ' month in welcoming Juvenile members Richard Allen Dwiel, Kelly Lea Gilfoy, Nikki Ann Gilfoy, Kathleen Ann Kosi and Christine Irma Liner to our Association. Richard Allen Dwiel is the son. of Raymond and Margaret Dwiel, nee Margaret Kalman. Richard’s sister, Mardelle, is also a member of Verhovay. Kelly Lee Gilfoy and Nikki Ann Gilfoy are the children of Edwin and Mary Gilfoy, nee Mary Risko. Their brother Dennis is also ia Verhovay member. The Gilfoy children are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Risko. Grandmother and Grandfather Risko can well be proud of their 13 grandchildren. We, too, are proud as all 13 are Verhovay members. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gilfroy, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Risko, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Steve Risko, Mr. and Mrs. George Sabik and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor. A rumor has been heard that the Steve Risko’s are to be blessed with thd 14th grandchild of the Seniors Risko’s. Kathleen Ann Kosi is the daugh(ter of Maxine and Balthasar Kosi. * Kathleen is a third generation Verhova yan as her father and grandfather are also members. Christine Irma Liner is the daughter of William and Elizabeth Liner, nee Elizabeth Balog. Verhovay is not new to the Liner family as the« other three children, Beverly, Lenora and Robert are also members along with their proud parents. A daughter was bom December 15, 1951 to Mrs. Margaret Csolkovits Mumbower of Clinton, Illinois. This cuddlesome bundle of joy weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and was named Joan. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mumbower. Eugene Komives, Jr., son of Eugene Komives of the well known Gene’s Tavern on North Avenue, has joined the armed services. Margaret Barna, daughter of Stephen Barna, was married January 26, 1952. Best of luck and happiness to the newlyweds. Best of luck to Margaret Kutska Long, who has moved into a new home in California and who in her last letter, had the joy of having her hubby back from Korean waters and stationed near her. Mrs. Louis Barna, wife of our secretary and treasurer, celebrated her birthday January 19th with a happy gathering of relatives and friends. Also celebrating January birthdays were Ann Drungelo, Joe Exner, Jr., Marian Laping, Elsiet Risko, Irene Studer and Ernest Taylor. Celebrating February birthdays are Irene (Babe) Bokor and Julia Feifar. Best wishes to them fill. This winds up our gossip session for this month, and, in closing, I wish to say that if you have not yet1 purchased your ticket for the bunco and card party on March 8th, do so now. Fraternally yours, Andrew Janovics, Mgr.
