Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1953 / Verhovay Journal
December 16, 1953. Verhovay A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to each and every Verhovay member and family. May your aches and pains disappear. Joy and Happiness take their place... May the New Year bring Health, Wealth and a Better Understanding of your fellow man. We have in Cleveland a political organization known as the Cuyahoga, County Hungarian Democratic Club, and its members number many Verhovayans. Every year a political rally is held at the Moreland Theater. About' 2,000 to 3,000 people attend. Prominent politicos, business men and women are assembled on the stage. They are introduced. Some make long- speeches, but you have to take the bitter with the sweet, and Hungarian movies. Hungarian singers, Hungarian orchestras, etc. compensate for the negative aspect. What I want to bring out1 here is that our Verhovay memberscontribute to civil government, and we. are proud of our notables who attend these rallies, such as Judge Joseph Stearns, who was electet^, Sigismund Kadar, president of the Democratic Club, Joseph Hegedűs, former president of Branch 14, Joseph Krupansky. assistant superintendent of Warrensville Work House, Judge Louis Petrash, who newer misses- a local Hungarian doing. Zoltán Gombos, editor of the Szabadság and chairman of the Ohio Racing Commission, Joseph Szalay, former president of Branch 14, now deputy sheriff, Governor Frank' J. Lausche of Ohio, who never misses this rally, Senator Thomas A. Burke of Ohio, Mayor Anthony Celebresse, recently elected, Mary K. Sotak, eóuncilwoman of the 29th ward, Frank J. Pokorny, director Personnel and Liquor stores in Ohio, Andy Dono, president of United Hungarian Societies, secretary of Öreg Amerikások, president of Hungarian Lutheran Church, etc., a very active young feller, Louis Varga, manager of Settlers Tavern, George Duich, of Friendly Inn, Ernie Simon, partner in the Jacob Toth Funeral Home, who was the spokesman for the business men, Joseph M. Toth, former manager of Branch 14, now assistant cashier at the Highland Golf Course, John Nagy, recreational commissioner of Cleveland, and many others too numerous to mention. A nice party and a real credit to the Hungarians and the Hungarian Club. Last but not least, Coloman Kolozsvary, Verhovay director, taking a bow from the stage. Louis Városi is a great football fan. In his opinion, a walk of a mile or so isn’t too much to see the Cleveland Browns play. Thanks, Editor, for your favor. We heard that a member of Branch 14 and an officer is a follower of lady evangelist Kuhlman. Our condolence to Alex Kish and his family on the death of his father, a fine man. Joseph Kadar, probation officer, and Frank Oravis, window cleaner, convinced me that I should run again for state representative. We1 came within an eye lash of winning the last time. The persuasions of these two men were timely. So my hat goes into the political ring’ again. We noticed that Steve Barry is. practicing at the Verhovay bowling alleys on Sundays. No wonder his average is so good. Pin boys are available. I think I’ll join him. Mrs. Joseph Bodnar and Mrs. Turek are bowling in the big leagues now, at the Colony on Buckeye. Steve Szekely sells bowling shirts as a side line to his regular work. They’re good shirts bound to please. How about a Hungarian theater? Live actors, a choral group and other cultural activities here in Cleveland, of course thru Verhovay assistance? It might be discouraging at first, but in our opinion it would succeed... We haven’t seen Dr. Andrew Kovács, Vice President and Director, for some time. A new office is being built by manager Nick Yuhasz of the Verhovay, in No. 2 hall, a big mistake. Eventually the bar will have to move next to the bowling alley, which would be a good selection. Where the bar is now, the branch officeshould be ' located. Nobody likes to walk those concrete stairs — but they must do it the hard way. Why doesn’t the Home Office assert itself when the health and welfare of its members are concerned? Paul Bolesic has become an important man at his place of employment. We haven’t heard from him for quite a while, no doubt his new position keeps him very much occupied. The Lucsiks, Marge and Bert, have bought themselves a parakeet with which/ they are pleased. I informed them that these birds pick up language easily, so they are going to teach it Hungarian. Yep. The parakeet can even learn to swear. It is rumored that the Hungarian Democrats of the 16th ward are going to start a Hungarian club in the very near future, which is certainly an excellent idea. John Kastan, brother of Bill Kastan, is one of the finest sports I have ever known, with a good word for everybody, never a cross one, and treats his fellow men with decorum and sincerity of purpose. How else could he be, when his whole family is one of the best? The Sports Club meeting was held Sunday, November 15th, at the Verhovay home, and it was a beautiful day. A card party was put on the agenda and will be held January 16, 1954 at Verhovay hall. Tickets will be 50^, coffee cakes and entertainment FREE, refreshments at nominal cost, many door prizes, and everybody WELCOME. Also, our fifth year anniversary banquet was brought up. The date was set for Sunday, May 16, 1954. Yours truly was elected chairman, Ann Pinter secretary, and John Knapp treasurer for the banquet only. We are inviting all Verhovay branches in Ohio to participate in this gala event, by sending delegates or by subscribing in our album. Album prices will be $5.00 for one-sixth page. $7.50 for one-fourth, $10.00 for one-third and $15.00 for one-half page. Any help that we get from our fellow members shall be appreciated. Send any inquiries to our secretary, Miss Ann Pinter, 2859 E. 104th St., or to our treasurer. John Knapp, 17508 Throckley. Donations may also be directed to these people. All former members of the Sports Club are requested to help in any way, shape or form. Do this for your “alma mater”. Our Verhovay Journal is getting better-good articles, intelligent writers, informative news, a well-balanced publication. On page 4 of the last issue Joann McLaughlin’s. Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa. writeup was interesting. Reminiscence: The time the 395ers were in Cleveland after a cheerful Greyhound bus trip, and the 366ers returned the visit to Pittsburgh and environs. I still remember the Journal ______________________ Golden Wedding is the special name for a marriage of fifty years. Not many of the married live long 'enough to celebrate the golden wedding. Before that time usually one partner has gone to his or her Maker. But Mr. and Mrs. Martin Uhrin are grateful that they saw their golden wedding, which they observed with their relatives and friends last month, November 27. Their nine children and sixteen grandchildren joined the Uhrins on PAGE 9 mountains and their little brothers the hills. I think I can qualify for the litle “mountaineer.” Ahi, those many upgrades! The good old days... loads of fun. We’ll meet in New York City next May. God bless you and keep you, and by His grace I’ll be seeing you and writing for you in 1954. Ex animo, JOSEPH J. HORVATH, c. o. Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 4, Ohio. their happy occasion, many friends participating too. Of course we are happy to know that Mr. and Mrs. Uhrin are Verhovay members, and this fact embraces their relatives also. The golden wedding celebrants belong to Branch 45, Cleveland, Ohio, since their removal to that great Hungarian center. Years ago they helped found Branch 231 of Iselin, Pa., since merged with Branch 247, Clune, Pa. Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary, Mi’, and Mrs. Martin Uhrin! THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASS’N. announces with profound sorrow the death of EMERY KARA, ACKNOWLEDGED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION, for many years the faithful manager of Branch 43, Brownsville, Pa., on November 25, 1953. The Board of Directors, paying final tribute to the memory of our Acknowledged Fellow Member, conveys, on behalf of the membership of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, its deep sympathy to the bereaved family. Buy U. S. Savings Bonds WEI) 50 YEARS MR. AND MRS. MARTIN UHRIN
