Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 1 Verhovay Journal October 21, 1953 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: JOHN SABO Editor’a Office: 486—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Telephone: COurt 1-8454 or 1-3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 436—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada ........................................ $1.00 a year Foreign Countries .«.................................................. $1.50 a year Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. VERHOVAY MEMBER APPOINTED TO UNITED STATES SENATE ill • Two Verhovay members figured (prominently in the news on the national scene last week. Illustrious Verhovay member Governor Frank J. Lausche of Ohio named another distinguished Verhovay member, Mayor Thomas A. Burke of Cleveland, to the vacant Beat of Robert A. Taft, late leader in the United States Senate. Both the Governor and the new Senator are members of Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio. One can not help but note this very important act, becau.se it is sosyiewhat of an oddity, to say the least, for two Verhovay brethren, both of the same branch, to hit the head line's in all the major newspapers of the country. Those who attend our 9th Annual National Verhovay Bowling Tournament in 1952 at Columbus, Ohio, will recall the genial first man of the State of Ohio. Governor Lausche received one of the biggest ovations ever given any person of note when he addressed the large gathering of Verhovay members and ^heir guests at the Victory Dinner of the bowlers. At that time he was a potential dark horse in the presidential nomination picture, and levery word he uttered was eagerly 'seized by the newspaper reporters. Particulary do the members of Branch 14 rejoice in this good news, as both dignitaries, especially Senator Burke, made frequent appearances at the Verhovay banquets. Govern« Lausche enjoys Hungarian music and never overlooks an occasion to celebrate with his Verhovay friends, whenever this is possible. Verhovay is ever proud and boastful of her leaders, regardless of party affiliations, who Lave achieved national and international recognition. The Honorable Harold C. Burton, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, is also a Verhovayan and is a member of Branch 14, Cleveland. There are still other Verhovay members prominent in political and civic life. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Senator Burke and to Governor Lausche. DIRECTOR BANES NAMED VERHOVAY GENERAL COUNSEL A unanimous vote by the Board of Directors, at its fall meeting the week of September 21st, made Director Gay B. Banes (Bányácsky) new Verhovay General Counsel, to fil| the very important legal post left vacant by the resignation of Attorney Stephen J. Matasy of Youngstown, Ohio. '-Acceptance of the position by Mr, Banes necessitated his resignation from the Board of Directors. His new duties began October 1, 1953. The former director and new General Counsel is by profession a äätvyer and has his office in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, city of 60,000 about 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Attorney Banes in his private practice must make frequent trips to Pittsburgh, and thus will find it quite convenient to stop at the Home Office. In addition to his private practice Banes is solicitor for the Bofough and the School District |f Port Vue, Borough of ' Ver failles and the Township of Elizabeth, the first two mentioned communities bordering McKeesport and the' third near the city. GAY B. BANES, Esq. \ Attorney Banes came to the general attention of Verhovay as a district delegate to the 1951 Convention at which meeting he was elected Secretary of the Convention. He emerged from that quadrennial ses- Bion as one of the several new directors, remaining as a member of the Board of Directors until his recent appointment. Mr. Banes has a rich and varied educational background. A graduate of McKeesport High School, he went on to further studies at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, and from that institution received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1938. But jurisprudence tugged at the young graduate’s heart until he entered the Duquesne University Law School in Pittsburgh, there attaining his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1944. Prior to the practice of law Mr. Banes was a chemist for the Vanadium Corporation of America, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, from 1939 to 1945. Later he was employed as a Department of Justice representative on the Attorney General’s Staff of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a: position he held from 1947 to 1951. The new Verhovay General Counsel has a wealth of education and experience to aid him in giving our Association expert legal service. Attorney Banes is married and lives with his wife and three children in Port Vue, small town adjoining McKeesport. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO YOU, GENERAL COUNSEL GAY B. BANES! George Weiler Dies in Milwaukee One of the Most Active Hungarian Americans George Weiler, recognized as one of the most widely known Hungarians in fraternal, civic and social life among Hungarians and other groups, died October 6, 1953 at his home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after a long illness. Mr. Weiler is survived by his widow, son George Jr., daughter Helen Weiler and granddaughter Susan Marie Weiler. A women’s tailor and clothes designer, Mr. Weiler had operated the Weiler Fashion Studio until illness compelled him to close his business. For his fine skill the deceased acquired cups, medals and diplomas as prizes for his work in Barcelona, Paris, Rome, London and Brussels. The popular George Weiler claimed the distinction of being the champion “joiner” in Milwaukee on the statement that he belonged to as many as 42 organizations at one time. On all these groups he held responsible posts. As a director of the American Hungarian Federation he was one of a group of other directors of that organization who presented a scroll to President Truman at the White House October 11, 1951. He was a member of Branch 475, Milwaukee. Our sympathies to the family of George Weiler, Hungarian American great of many accomplishments. LETTER OF THANKS FROM PRESIDENT EISENHOWER THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 7, 1953, Dear Colonel Balogh: It waa a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet this noon with you and representatives of the American Hungarian Federation. Once again, 1 want to express Mrs. Eisenhower’*<. and my deep appreciation of the lovely gifts you brought us. The silver goblet and tray will be treasured by us; Mrs. Eisenhower is especially intrigued by both the interesting inscription and design. The personally inscribed cigarette case which you gave to me is indeed handsome. V/ith our warm gratitude and best wishes to you and your associates, Sincerely, /) Lt. Colonel Stephen E. Balogh, Executive Director, American Hungarian Federation, 1624 Eye Street, N.W., Washington 6, D. C, MEMORANDUM OF THE AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FEDERATION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLES OF HUNGARY The officers of the AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FEDERATION, the voluntary central representative organization of over half a million citizens (if Hungarian descent, with the church arid civic leaders of one million Godfearing loyal Americans appearing before Honorable Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States, respectfully take this opportunity to CONVEY the gratitude of the Americans of Hungarian origin for the President’s forthright and inspiring address of April 16, 1953 which invited the attention of the free nations to the intolerable plight of the peoples behind the Iron Curtain and suggested a condition “sine equanon” for the security of the world; EXPRESS the sentiments of the Americans of Hungarian origin, who unanimously identify themselves with every decision of the President of the United States and of our Government which aims tó insure the freedom of America, protects the independence of her citizens, seeks the liberation of every captive nation and guarantees the inherent rights of all free peoples to determine their own form of government; DECLARE our conviction that the presence of the Soviet Armies in the territories of the once free countries constitute a continuing menace to world peace, which can be realized only upon just revision of unfair peace treaties and upon the right of liberated small nations to unite voluntarily into economic and political Federations of their own choice; REQUEST that our Government should demand through appropriate channels of the United Nations, as a first step to the advancement of world comity, the immediate evacuation of the Red Soviet Armies from the victim countries of Europe, among them Hungary, who proved her anti-communist sentiments in two post World War II elections. Respectfully submitted, STEPHEN E. BALOGH DANIEL SZANTAY Executive Director National President DR. FRANCIS ÚJLAKI Char man of the Board
