Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1952 / Verhovay Journal

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Verhovay Journal

November 19, 1952

40th Anniversary Observed by Branch 214

The 40th anniversary of the foun- j ding of Branch 214, Flint, Michigan was celebrated on Sunday, October i 26, 1952.

The elaborate festival was held j at St. Joseph’s Hall, Hickory Street, in Flint.

The program was opened by Branch President Louis Mazik, “Illustrious” member, who greeted the celebrants. He called upon Rev. Andrew Nagy, Reformed minister, to act as toastmaster.

Rev. Maximus Mandell, pastor of St. .Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, said gTace. During the course of the delicious dinner Joseph Albert and

his orchestra played soothing- melodies.

Speeches and entertainment were begun after the singing of the National Anthem.

First to be introduced by the toastmaster was a prominent member of Branch 214, Judge Stephen Roth of the Circuit Court. Judge Roth praised the grand unity of the members of Branch 214 in observing so wonderfully the 40th founding date of their branch.

The next speaker was National Secretary Coloman Revesz who extolled the progressiveness and successful efforts of Branch 214 among the Fiint Hungarians. The National Secretary strongly urged the members to continue their cooperative work and to pay particular attention to the youth, the future of the branch.

Michael Rozs, charter member, reviewed the difficulties experienced by the 25 founding members 40 years: ago. He promised that the branch would continue its forward movement.

District Manager Stephen Lukacs of Detroit praised the activities of Branch 214 and expressed his confidence in its future.

Speaking in the name of the Board

of Directors, Vice-President Julius ! Macker added his words of praise to Branch 214.

No less impressive was Director Richard Phillips when he addressed the audience first in English then in Hungarian. The Detroit director next presented the Illustrious Citation and Verhovay Gold Emblem to Michael Papp for his 15 years of official service to Branch 214. Mr. Papp accepted the honors gracefully and with deep satisfaction.

When Branch President Louis Mazik narrated his many years of work with Branch, 214 he did not fail to pay his respects to the deceased manager of former Branch 412, John Kremple, who with Mr. Mazik worked hard in the interests of Verhovay.

Among those introduced were Judge John W. Baker, District Manager Joseph Szabó of Branch 443, Detroit, Ladislaus Ny iri of Branch 500, Detroit, and Elsa Papp, lawyer, judge aspirant.

Detroit guests were Caspar Papp of the Auditing Committee, Mrs. John Gyiraszin, manager of Branch 500, Joseph Marczis, Mrs. Stephen Lukacs, Mrs. Ladislaus Nyiri, Mrs. Korponay, and Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer.

Frank Pásztor, chief elder of the Flint Reformed Church, conveyed the greetings of his congregation to the assemblage.

A general applause from the audience expressed birthday greetings to Mrs. Bokor.

Afuecting- was the presentation from Branch 214 of a bouquet of roses to Judge Roth for Mrs. Roth, who could not attend because of the illness of their child.

Entertainers were Elvira Csiszár and Juniper Brother, singers; Barba and Irene Kadar, dancers; Frances and Charles Udvarnoki, piano and violin players.

The program was ended with the

New Members in the Senior and Juvenile Order for the Month of September, 1952

singing of the Hungarian anthem, and the floor was quickly cleared for dancing.

Special credit is given to the two clergymen, Father Maximus Mandell, pastor, who very warmly spoke his welcome to all the celebrants, and to Rev. Andrew Nagy, Reformed rector, who, although not feeling well, came and carried out his toastmaster role very well.

Special thanks goes also to Branch Manager George Varga, the other branch officers, the committees, and to the members and friends who labored hard to assure the success of the 40th anniversary celebration of the founding of Branch 214, Flint, Michigan.

Last, and perhaps not least, deep appreciation is felt for the volunteered services of the ladies of the Reformed Church who prepared a dinner that was a banquet.

Branch 214, Flint, Michigan deserved its celebration'and honors.

Of its Verhovay work we may say: WELL DONE!---------------------------now Christmas Seals help save lives

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I Br. Location No.

2. Mt. Carmel, Pa. 1

8. Johnstown, Pa. 1

14. Cleveland, Ohio 23

16. Star Junction, Pa. 1

20. Fairport Harbor, Ohio 1

21. Youngstöwn, Ohio , 3

26. Sharon, Pa. 2

27. Toledo, Ohio 6

31. Barnesboro, Pa. 3

33. Windber, Pa. 4

34. Pittsburgh, Pa. 7

36. Detroit, Mich. 16

37. Chicago, 111. . 1

39. Beaver Falls, Pa. 1

40. Martins Ferry, Ohio 1

45. Cleveland, Ohio 5

48. New York, N. Y. 14

49. Aurora, 111. 1

52. New Brunswick, N. J. 2

59. Scalp Level, Pa. 1

61. Vintondale, Pa. 1

66. New Castle, Pa. 2

71. Duquesne, Pa. 2

76. Philadelphia, Pa. 8

84. Lackawanna, N. Y. 1

85. Daisytown, Pa. 2

87. Passaic, N. J. 8

88. Yatesboro, Pa. 2

90. Allentown, Pa. 1

91. Akron, Ohio 2

108. Youngstown, Ohio 3

116. Wadsworth, Ohio 1

129. Columbus, phio 4

130. East Chicago, Ind. 3

132. South Bend, Ind. 22

145. Jersey City, ~N. J. 2

147. Avella, Pa. 1

159. Phoenixville, Pa. 3

Br.Location

No.

162.Federal, Pa.

1

171.Sharpsville, Pa.

5

189.Aliance, Ohio

2

209.St. Louis, Mo.

2

214.Flint, Mich.

2

216.Northampton, Pa.

1

222.Canonsburg, Pa.

1

226.McKeesport, Pa.

1

230.Terre Haute, Ind.

2

237.Steubenville, Ohio

1

272.Jessup, Pa.

2

275.Milwaukee, Wise.

1

278.Omaha, Nebr.

1

289.Hegewich, 111.

1

291.Coatesville, Pa.

2

292.Manville, N. J.

4

301.Port Clinton, Ohio

1

305.Woodbridge, N. J.

1

310.Lynch, Ky.

1

336.Harisburg, Pa.

2

361.Cleveland, Ohio

3

362.Dayton, Ohio

4

376.Pittsburgh, Pa.

1

383.Buffalo, N. Y.

1

417.Trenton, N. J.

2

424.Tarrytown, N. Y.

1

443.Detroit, Mich.

3

466.Pittsburgh, Pa.

2

477.Niles, Ohio

. ' 1

500.Detroit, Mich.

3

503.Chicago, 111.

1

511.Detroit, Mich.

1

514.Youngstown, Ohio

3

525.Los Angeles, Cal.

1

569.West Mifflin, Pa.

1

SENIOR ORDER

116

JUVENILLE ORDER

108

TOTAL NEW MEMBERS

224

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AMERICAN HUNGARIAN RELIEF CHRISTMAS SEALS NOW BEING FORWWARDED TO OUR MEMBERS

There -v.i 1 be 15,009 very fortunate Verhovay members receiving the 1952 American Hungarian Relief Christmas Seals. Our Home Office staff is now working after regular office hours mailing the beautiful seals which will adorn many thousands of Christmas mail.

This year’s seal pictures the American and the Hungarian flags with the flaming torch of liberty with a scroll inscribed, “In God We Trust.” All this is on a yellow and light green background. “American Hungarian Relief” is printed white over red at the bottom of the seal. Without a doubt this year’s seals are the most beautiful of all Relief seals. Our members will be only too glad to stick these to their Christmas cards.

The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association sincerely requests its members to forward their donations for this cause directly to The American Hungarian Relief, Inc., 246 Fifth Avenue, Room 509, New York 1, N. Y. A business reply envelope has been enclosed with each letter — no postage stamps will be necessary. Just enclose your donation and drop in the nearest mail box.

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