Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 2 Verhovay Journal November 19, 1952 Toledo and Rossford Celebrate Merger AWARD GIVEN JOHN MOKRI TOLEDO - OÍÍ.R TOURNAMENT CITY- At a memorable occasion richly sprinkled with ceremonies, speeches and entertainment the Toledo-Rossford, Ohio area Verhovay members celebrated appropriately the merger I of Branch 194, Rossford with (Branch I 27, Toledo, on Sunday, October 19, 1952. The affair took place at the Relish Club irr Rossford with .events begining at twelve noon. Part and parcel of the ceremonies was the presentation of the Illustrious Citation and Verhovay Gold Emblem to John Mokri, manager of merged Branch 194. The program was attended not only by the area Verhovayans, guests and well-wishers but was considerably swelled by impressive numbers coming from such large Verhovay centers as Cleveland and Detroit. They came both cfficial'y and on their own. Notables attending were National President John Bencze, Vice-President Julius Macker, Director Coloman Kolozsvary, Director Richard Phillips, Msgr. Elmer Eordogh, Mayor and Mrs. Fred Hoffmann of Rossford, J Johnson, personnel manager of the Rossford Glass Works, and Mrs. Johnson, Rev. Alexander Pinter, Roman Catholic pastor, H. Werner, Jr., bank director, and Mrs. Werner, Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Winter, Dr. Geza Farkas, publisher-editor of the “Toledo,” Stephen Takacs, president of Toledo Branch 27, Paul Kiss and John Mokri, president and manager, respectively, of merged Rossford Branch 194, Stephen Lukacs, district manager of Branch 36, Detroit, Joseph Szabó, district manager of Branch 443, Detroit, and Ladislaus Nyiri, president of Branch 500, Detroit. Julius Vallay, district manager of Toledo, was toastmaster. First to speak was Stephen Takacs, president of Branch 27, who greeted all they members and guests and wished them a happy occasion. Next followed National President John Bencze who spoke in the name of the Board of Directors. Hi.-} explanation of the basis for the event was detailed in its eloquence. The National President’s words were beautifully sentimental ss he presented the Illustrious Citation and Verhovay Gold Medal to former - Branch 394 manager John Mokri. Mr. Mokri’s acceptance of the awards visibly showed his deep emotion. Others who spoke words of congratulation to Mr. Mokri were Vice- Prtesident Julius Macker, Director Richard Phillips, Mayor Fred Hoffmann, District Managers Stephen Lukacs and Joseph Szabó, and Ladislaus Nyiri. Dr. Andrew Winter, official speaker of Branch 27, Toledo, warmly welcomed the coming of Branch 194, Rossford, into Branch 27. He promisecl the merged members affection, understanding and friendship from the original Branch 27 members. Dr. Winter eulogizedythe four decades of loyal service Mr. Mokri rendered Branch 194. There was eerie silence and grave expressions as the assembled members and guest^ watched intently the transfer of the American Flag of Branch 194 by the branch president, Paul Kiss, to Branch 27 in the person of its president, Stephen Takacs. It symbolized the new union of Branch 194 with Branch 27. The sumptuous banquet was served by women and girls dressed in Hungarian costumes colorful and varied. Mrs. Stephen Tarjani and her aids carried out their banquet duties faultlessly. Üe dinner was enhanced by the music of the Joseph Szegedy orcnestra. Succeeding the banquet was an interesting program of entertainment of worthwhile talent. Mrs. Ladislaus Megay, Cleveland vocalist, thrilled the audience with her beautiful Hungarian songs. Seven yerr old Tunde Orbay recited as only a talented youngster of that age could. And Baba Toth, former ballerina of the Budapest Opera, brought her team of seven dancers from Cleveland. The Baba Toth, dancers executed difficult numbers with the nimbleness of graceful birds. Finale of the grand event was the dcncing, but is was a long finale Ihat lasted until the early hours of the morning. The merger of Branch 194, Rossford, Ohio with Branch 27, Toledo, Ohio was the occasion of great joy and merriment when that fact was celebrated on October 19. The special honor paid to former Branch 194 manager John Mokri who, the night before, Saturday October 18, feted National President/ Bencze, Mayor and Mrs. Fred Hoffmann, Dr. Géza Farkas, District; Manager Vallay, and the officers cf the branch, to a dinner at his home, was the Verhovay way of giving thanks to a branch officer who had spent many years in the service of the organization he loves. The Toleit'-Rossford yVebraition was an inspiring Verhovay event of genuine fraternalism and common endeavor. Notice of Special Election Meeting BRANCHES 33, 59, 409 WINDBER AND SCALP LEVEL, PA. A special meeting is called for the enlarged merge*d branches of the Scalp Level and Windber district for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1952, 2:00 P.M., AT THE Y.F.W. HOME ASSOCIATION. REAR 520 MAIN ST., SCALP LEVEL, PA. This meeting is held for the election of officers to serve in 1953 the enlarged merged branch. Members of all three branches (33, 59, 409) are urged to attend this important meeting. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Fraternally, LOUIS VIZI, Pres. Joseph Miller, Jr., Br. Mgr. TOLEDO, your host city, is busy . . . busy doing the things which its citizens believe will result in the city improving its highly-regarded position among the progressive metropolitan areas in America. It is a city of diversified industries ... of extensive rail, highway, air and water transportation networks . . . and of progressive wholesale and retail business establishments. Toledo’s superior location, situated w-ithin the gigantic transportation web of the United States, makes the city an ideal meeting place for regional, state and national organizations. While Toledoans hold their industrial strength as the key to the community’s economic strength, theydo devote time to cultural endeavors. Many of the same people who are the leaders in the industrial iife of Toledo spearhead the cultural and recreational activities .so important to the welfare of the community. Center of Toledo’s cultural life is the renowned Toledo Museum of Art, recognized nationally as one of the largest and finest institutions of its kind. It is mere than a repository for masterpieces because thousands attend study classes and other activities conducted in the Museum founded by Edward Drummond Libbey. There is an opportunity for every Tciedoan to benfit from the activities of the Museum. This beautiful and spacious Peristyle at the Museum of Art is the seen© for Toledo Orchestra concerts—enjoyed by the men, women and children in the community. Under the1 capable direction of Wolfgang Stressman, this Orchestra is making great strides for national recognition. Although Toledo has a highe rthan-average percentage of its population gainfully employed, several factors point to a favorable manpower supply. Toledo is able to draw from the surrounding area primarily because of a diversification of industrial activity which has a stabilizing effect, plus the fact that no one company dominates the industrial scene. Due to Toledo’s location and natural advantages it not cnly has ^njoyed expansions in existing facilities and new enterprise but has always been successful in drawing into a community a sufficient number of skilled workers to operate these facilities. Macomber Vocational High School, one of the most modern vocation training schools in the country, has been extremely helpful in training personnel. Employers are permitted to install their own equipment in the school, if necessary, and furnish their instructors for training men to meet their particular needs. As a port—Toledo, tonnagewise, is the second largest on the Great Lakes and fourth in the United States. It is the'world’s largest shipper of coal, with more than 22,000,000 tons annualy leaving the port in the holds of the giant lake freighters. Port trade is one cf the city’s oldest enterprises. Back in 1845 lake carriers, some steam and many sail, came to Toledo laden with goods. They left Toledo loaded with products of the area—sugar, textiles, spices, boots, shoes and other merchandise. Toledo then was a traffic center for lumber, receiving by beat millions of feet annually from the pine forests of the Lake Huron area and then forwarding the shipments by rail. Some of the points of interest in Toledo, other than the Museum of Art, is the Toledo Public Library built at a cost of $2,000.000. Another of the community’s widely-recognized institutions is Walbridge Park, where the Toledo Zoo’ogical Gardens are located. More than 2,000 animals are housed in 10 buildings there. The Zoo is visited annually by more than 1,000,000 persons and funds for its; operation are provided by the municipality and the Toledo Zoological, Society, an organization of more than 4,000 members and contributors. Statistically speaking here are a few facts and figures of Toledo: There are 95 public and parochial schools with an approximate enrollment of 50,000 pupils; estimated population of the Toledo Metropolitan Area is 400,000; the city covers an area of 43.11 square miles; more than 550 industries; 3,650 retail cutlets; 510 wholesale outlets and 10 hospitals. Toledo’s Museum of Art is one of the six largest in the United States. Toledo—World’s largest shipper of coal. Toledo—Glass center of the world. Toledo—Center of the nation’s metal stamping industry. Ohio’s first library was founded in 1838 in Toledo. Toledo—Home of annual University cf Toledo Glass Bowl Football Game. World’s greatest glass collections are in the Toledo Museum of Art. Toledo’s Zoo ranks among the hatien’s best. Toledo—Center of automotive equipment manufacturing. Toledo—One of the great transportation centers of America. Toledo is in the center of America’s manufacturing belt. The widely-accepted Labor Management-Citizens’ Committee was founded in Toledo. The City Manager-Council form of Government operates in Toledo. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSN. 0 announce with profound sorrow the death of GABRIEL HORVATH ACKNOWLEDGED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION, who for many years was the faithful Manager of Branch 229, Indiana Harbor, Indiana, on October 18, 1952. The Board of Directors, paying final tribute to the memory of our Acknowledged Fellow Member, convey on behalf of the membership of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.
