Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
August 20, 1952 Verhov ay Journal PAGE 7 POWER CITY NEWS SPRINGDALE, PA. AND VICINITY Edward A. Mattie Branch 296 With the Board of Directors meeting in September, I have been wondering just what consideration will be given to the fraternal aspects of the organization. Such consideration has long been overdue, but it js never too late to give it thought, certainly some action. Here are a few things that should be considered : How about the much publicized NEW NAME CONTEST? Will this pass into oblivion or will something be done to make it a reality? Then there is the revision of the by-laws. Though the convention disregarded this point, no one can deny Ihat a revision is needed. The present by-laws lack clarity, are of little usefulness to branches with homes, give little attention/ to the fraternal side of the organization, and even conflict with some state laws on some points. Why not have a boys and girls camp and a home for the aged. Wouldn’t this help to bring out the fraternal side of Verhovay? And why not set up a Verhovay Home Association with a definite plan and procedure for establishing new homes ? Also, why not have a magazine jtype official journal? One that has appeal, an interesting cover, plenty of pictures, timely features and more news from the branches. These are but a few of the points that the Board of Directors should consider. The changes do not have to be done at once, but plans for bringing thém about for the future should be made. BRANCH MEETINGS With the summer vacation season and the hot weather coming to a close, members should give some thought to attending the branch meetings. The meetings are held EVERY SECOND SUNDAY of EACH MONTH at 4:00 P. M. at the Verhovay Home.. The meetings are as interesting as you make them. So make it a point to lattend these meetings. BOWLING The month of September will find1 the bowling season again under way. Those members who are interested 8n bowling tenpins should contact one of the officers. There is no reason why two teams can not be sent to Ithe National Verhovay Bowling Tournament in 1953. Bowlers who may be interested in attending these tournaments should contact one of thei branch officers for detailed information. And what about getting a women’s team together? If you have not visited the home lately, you will be surprised at the changes that will take place. Plans have been made for remodeling. The first change is the newly painted social rooms. The walls and ceiling have been painted with a new color that is pleasing to the eyes. Plans are also being made for the remodeling of the bar. This will add to the comfort and convenience of the members. NEW MEMBERS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gasparich and their son David; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts of Hadley, Pa.; and to Cynthia Benes of New Kensington. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. of August are in order for Mrs.. Joseph Barta of Logans Perry; Mrs. George Bauman, Sr. and John Radvansky of New Kensington; to -James Beganyi, Joseph Hamorsky, Susan Mate, Frank Timko, August Veres and Mrs. Julius Zimmerman. MISCELLANEOUS The Wislie family takes every advantage of their cottage near Erie. The first week of July found Mr. hnd Mrs. Louis Wislie and their daughter at the cottage. The second week the cottage was used by Mrs. Mary Wesoloski and son “Butch”, Mrs. Blanche Wannamaker and her son, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kachuric and daughter. They all had a wonderful time except “Butch” who broke his leg while playing with a friend. He fell and broke his leg in four places. He was permitted to return home after a cast was placed on his leg... Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wislie spent the third week of July 'at the cottage . . . During the fourth week the cottage was occupied by Mr and Mrs. Walter Wesolovski and their son, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wislie, Jr. and their daughter, and Mrs. Wislie’s parents. The fishing was not too good, but the ground hog hunting was swell! * * * number of women attended the Magyar Nap festivities at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh on July 1st. The trip was made by chartered bus. All had a very enjoyable time. * sic m Joseph Bodnar, Jr. is in the hospital again. He was first hospitalized for a month and then released. And now he is in again. We certainly wish him speedy recovery. Jesse Barta of Logans Ferry has returned home from his summer employment in Fort Wayne, Indiana . . . Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nodge of Creight vacationed in California for a month. They visited their daughter who resides there . . . Mrs. Elizabeth Mészáros of Wallingford, Connecticut was the house guest of Mrs. Bertha Mate for a week... Patty Kay was injured in a bicycle accident while on her vacation near Bellaire, Ohio. RED FACE DEPT.: James Beganyi and his crew went fishing on Lake Erie recently. Thr,y didn’t catch any fish. The reason — they were out in the middle of the lake before they realized that they had forgotten the fishing bait.--------------------------SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY BRANCH 8 Johnstown, Pa. A special get-together of the younger men of Branch 8, Johnstown, Pa. was called recently by the new branch manager, Stephen Petruska, Jr. The purpose of this meeting was )to plan a method of reviving more fraternal activity within the branch and the surrounding branches in the tri-county area. After some discussion it was decided that an inter-branch bowling league would have some possibilities. A committee of our people volunteered to contact various branch managers within a 30 mile radius. ■ This work was accomplished by the committee, who in turn asked the people with whom they had contact to spread the idea among other Verhovay members and Verhovay friends. A second meeting was called on August 4, 1952, and the contact committee reported the following: Most of the older branch managers approved the idea but regretted to give the information that many of the younger people had left their respective districts for employment in the larger towns. Some of the younger branch managers stated they would create some stir among their groups and notify us of their progress. Still others claimed a limited membership was their obstacle. In the two meetings held to date, 16 individuals attended, and by the time the next meeting comes it is hoped enough young men will be organized to form a bona fide league. The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 25, 1952, at 8:00 P. M., at the old Verhovay Hall, R 518 Chestnut St. (Cambria City.) All young Verhovay members in the Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset County area are asked to attend. All persons interested contact Stephen Petruska, Jr., 606 Chestnut St., Johnstown, Pa. Telephone 71-865. DR. JOHN YOBBAGY Dr. Yobbagy graduated from the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia June 38, 3952. He is now at the Harrisburg Clinic and is furthering his medical education by studying heart specialization. The young physician is a member of Branch 61, Vintondale, Pa. Dr. Yobbagy is the son of Mr. .and Mrs. Sigismund Yobbagy of Vintondale. He has five brothers and two sisters. The parents, brothers pnd sisters are also Verhovay members. His brothers may also share honors with Dr. Yobbagy, for Paul is a school teacher, Bela is studying to be a dentist, and Alexander, Sigismund and Joseph are business men. Congratulations are in order fon the fine parents of these young men. It was the love and sacrifice of Mr. and Mrs. Yobbagy that made ;it possible for the Yobbagy brothers to reach their successful goals.---------------------------GOAL IS TYPICAL If anyone thinks that mining coal is a simple proposition, he should attend one of the conventions where engineers, chemists and other experts read technical papers and discuss the complex questions involved in operating a modem mine. To take one example, at the recent coal convention of the American Mining Congress, a paper was presented on the transportation of men and materials undergound. And it was based on the fact that an efficient coal producer—and you have to be efficient to survive under today’s highly competitive conditions—must solve railroading no less than mining problems. The coal mine superintendent must get ihe men to the working faces as quickly, safely and comfortably as possible. To do this requires strict railroading rules and regulations. It calls for regular railroad time scheduling—minutes can’t be wasted when you’re transporting men whoso wages are the highest for any major industry. At the same lime, speeds are limited by state safety laws, and the superintendent must handle his transportation problems in the light of these. Then, when the train ride is over and the miners are on the job, the complicated tools which have long-supplanted the traditional pick and shovel must bo ready and waiting. Coal works on a very "small profit margin, and there’s no room for waste of any kind, whether it be manpower or materials. America's magnificent industrial plant represents a triumph of human ingenuity.. Coal is typical.--------------------------There are said to be 83,000 paraplegics in the United States. These are persons who have, throguh injury or disease, been paralysed in the legs and lower parts of the body. * DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS ACCORDING TO FUNDS Senior Trust Junior R. E. H. 0. Bldg. Order Fund Order TOTAL Less Reserve $ 124,918.33 $ — $ — $ 124,918.33 Accounts Receivable 770.00 770.00 Mtge. Loan A/C 397,863.38--.__ __w__ 397,863.38 Branch R. E. A/C 7,864.25---.----.--7,864.25 Loans and Liens 536,723.24--v---22.323.16 559,046.40 Bond A/C 10,299,519.19 88,963.21 1,283,462.34 11,671,944.74 Stock A/C 35,032.47---.--—.--35,032.47 Cash A/C 70,615.77 12,399.53 26,440.98 109.456.28 Savings A/C Machinery 36,133.32 3,462.86 39,596.18 Less Reserve 7,658.44 ' —.— 7,658.44 BALANCE 11,517,098.39 104,825.60 1,332,226.48 12,954,150.47 JOHN SZALANCZY,National Treasurer JOHN SABO,National Auditor
