Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
THOUSANDS GOING TO NEW YORK!—WHY NOT YOU? March 17, 1954. a With March nearing its close, spring' and its vernal beauty are really stirring'. One sees nature’s awakening; the air is invigorating; one feels like pounding one’s chest and bellowing a thunderous: WELCOME, SPRING! Branch 14'c meeting was quiet, nothing exciting with the exception of a few remarks here and there. George Bubonic reminds us that *he has been reelected president of Branch 366 for the upteenth time. We hear thru the underground that Bela Balogh, one of Cleveland’s topnotch bowlers, was leading the Petersen Classic in Chicago. This news of Bela, a fine person, was given to us by Louis Városi. AI Ganim, of the Colony bowling company, thinks the Ohio tournament is a fine thing, and he intends to participate this year. We hear that « Columbus may put it on in 1954. Bully for you, Branch 129. Elsie (Kolozsvary) Fodor bowls every Wednesday at the Colony, East 128 and Buckeye Road, from 6:30 P. M. to 9:30 P. M. Joseph M. Toth, former manager of Branch 14, went to Florida February 1st with his son Joe. They drove down along the Atlantic seaboard, stopped at Orlando, then to Miami — stayed two weeks. Now he’s thinking of moving there. We have heard that Steve G. Szabó, of Grand Avenue, may run for council in the 16th ward of Cleveland. He is a fine young fellow, aggressive, outstanding, good background. In our opinion he would make an excellent councilman. Joseph Szalay is thinking of retiring from the barbering business in the very near future. Port Clinton, Ohio, Verhovay Branch 301, Mr. John Legeza, Fremont Road: We think that you have a potential candidate for governor in your city, one Robert W. Reider, state representative, now a candidate for secretary of state on the Democratic ticket. If he isn’t yet a Verhovay member, go after him. If you don’t, Branch 14 will contact him to your sorrow. Jimmy Gall of Branch 14 lends a hand to everyone — even in politics. He is rendering yeoman service to Mai'y K. Sotak for congress, in the 21st congressional Ohio district. Our good friend, Emery Keszi, was elected president of our west side Branch 45. Good luck! We feel sure he will administer the affairs of Branch 45 conscientiously. Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, former manager of Verhovay Hall, Is moving again, this time to the Kemper Road Apartment off Woodland and East 132 in Shaker Heights. She and her husband will work there taking care of the building. But this will not interfere with hubby Joe’s work in the factory. Pass the word among the Verhovay members in Cuyahoga county, Cleveland, Ohio, that Joseph J. Horvath is running for state representative. The primary is May 4, 1954. We need help. The Verhovay members can do much. Me may have a Junior division of the Sports Club soon. A few wives of our men members seem Verhovay ■ maiin shy in joining, but I think they will see the light, become full-fledged members instead of remaining in the background. Alex J. Horvath (no relative), bakery man, is running for state senator on the Democratic ticket. A gentleman, he also deserves our support. Joseph Barry, Verhovay house c(*itroller of Branch 14, is planning to go to New York to the Verhovay bowling tournament. The banquet committee special meeting took place Thursday, January 28, at the Verhovay basement. Our secretary, Ann Pinter, read the invitations that will be sent to the Ohio branches and the United Hungarian Societies. Approval was given. We compliment Ann on her excellent Hungarian. Both English and Hungarian letters were written. Joseph M. Toth gave the coawnittee sound advice on many things pertaining to the banquet. The ladies of the Sports Club will supervise the dinner. Frank Oravis thinks that he’ll be able to obtain tray buggies to haul food out of the kitchen and cart soiled cfishes back. With the exception of a few invited guests, everyone will pay for his or her banquet ticket. It’ll be all for one and one for all. Not one of the members is counting on a free meal. That’s the spirit we. like. We must compliment the women for they’re going like blazes in a high wind as they secure advertisements. Steve (Susie) Piscalko is going to get the bowling fraternity for advertisements. Steve is one of the good bowlers in Cleveland (196 average). We are sure of one “hot-shot” nite club in our album. Betty Knapp works there. Her husband John is the treasurer of the banquet. DON’T FORGET! MAY 16, 1954, IS A RED LETTER DAY FOR THE SPORTS CLUB. Join us in celebrating our fifth anniversary. For detailed information contact ANN 'PINTER, 2859 East 104 Street, Cleveland 4, Ohio. Ann is secretary of the banquet. Peter G. Shaw, Menlo Road, Shaker Heights, is planning to go to California this summer to visit relatives, also to look over the lay of the land . . . Joseph Hegedűs, former president of Branch 14, is giving the Sports Club a hand on our May 16 affair .. . Frank Gyure, the Verhovay mover, is a great supporter of the lodge . . . Joseph Kadar, probation officer, has his eye on a higher office, may throw in his hat. Let’s see a clerk of courts Kadar. It sounds nice and we are 100% for it. Louise Torda, who was a patient in the hospital, is getting better. She has the best wishes of this scribe for a speedy recovery. Frank Oravis was elected Sports Club president for 1954. One of our Verhovay members, A! Ganim, is running what he calls the Mercury Tournament, at the Colony Bowling Alleys, 12716 Buckeye Road. He is part owner with his brother Joe. First prize in the actual pins is a 1954 Mercury, second prize $150.00; the same in the handicaps — the car and cash, Anyone may bowl twice. Handicap is Journal Begins Branch Duties STEVE MISLAY A new branch manager has been appointed by the Home Office to carry on the functions of St. Stephen’s Branch 21, Youngstown, Ohio. Steve Mislay, young man with' a sales background, is successor to Joseph Danish who as branch manager gave many years of faithful service to the Youngstown branch. Mr. Mislay attended Youngstown College for two years, spent an equal number of years in the Army and was formerly president of St. Stephen’s Branch 21 Sports Club. During his service in the Korean conflict Mr. Mislay regularly contributed a very interesting series titled THE ARMY AND I, a human interest story of his experiences in that faraway land. In this issue the new branch .manager inaugurates his latest of a continuing contribution to the Verhovay Journal, called VERHOVAY YOUNGSTOWN, a report on the doings of Youngstown Branches 21, 108, 364 and 514. WELCOME as new branch manager and as contributor again, Mr. Mislay! 80% of 200 scratch. Use highest average as of December 15, 1953 foils games or more. Maximum handicap is 40 pins per game. Entry fee is $15.00 for 6 games across 12 alleys. The car and cash are guaranteed in both divisions. Other prizes depend on entries. Ladies are invited to bowl. The alleys are W.I.BlC. sanctioned. It runs on week ends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 :Q0 P. M. to 11:00 P. M. Last year there were 1051 entries and a total of 89 prizes. The tournament closes April 25, 1954. Make this local contest a warm-up for the 11th Annual Natipnal Verhovay Bowling Tournament. Send for entry blanks to Ganim’s Colony Recreation, 12716 Buckeye Road, Cleveland 20, Ohio. This place is a member of B.P.A. of Cleveland and of America. Anyone interested should write to the above address. Mention you saw these facts in the Verhovay Journal. We may thus get a member or two. THANKS. In closing I wish to thank each and every member who has been a reader of my column. I hope I have been instrumental in bringing you a little laughter besides information. But this is getting strenuous, so I shall take my vacation from writing as of May i, 1954. Perhaps I shall be back next September or October. I want to write but circumstances deem it otherwise. Ex animo, JOSEPH J. HORVATH c. o. Verhovay Home S637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 1, Ohio PAGE 5 Chicago District Manager FRANK T. KAJDI Word reached the Home Office that the newly-formed branch selected the number 50 as its new branch number at a meeting held Friday night, March 12th, All members please x-efer to this branch in the future as Branch No. 50. — Editor’s Note. In line with Verhovay s revamped promotional and organizational program, a new local district manager has been appointed by the Home Office to sérve a part of the vast Chicago area. Frank T. Kajdi has assumed the management of MERGED Branches 37, 74 and 96. The united branches will be assigned a new branch number at their first meeting. Mr. Kajdi was box-n in Hammond, Indiana in a large settlement of native Hungarians. At the age of thx-ee he txaveled to Hungai-y in the company of his pax-ents and stayed there two years before coming back to The United States. Later he moved to the South Side of Chicago. His education began at the Burn- Side School. At Fenger Christian High School the futui-e Verhovay district manager participated in track, swimming, broad jumping and base ball. He was a member of the Boys Athletic Association (B.A.A.), Math Club, Dx-ama Club and of the Phox'ex Honor Society. Upon completion of high school he went to • Fenger Night College to continue studies in Commercial Law, this followed by attendance at the University of Chicago. Next came enlistment in the U. S. Army for three years. During this time Kajdi toured Europe as a linguist attached to the Air Force. He was awax'ded the following decorations: Two Service Bars, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon, One Bi-onze Star, One Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal and Belgium Fouregei-e Medal. After his military service Kajdi attended and graduated from the Fox Secretarial College. Here he was voted winner of the oratox'ial contest and elected captain of the college bawling team. His employment since graduation has been with the Civil Aex-onautics Administi'ation as a secretax-y and staff assistant to the Regional Educational Consultant, then at Fifth Ax-my Headquartex-s as administrative assistant to the Superintendent of Railways, and NOW — VERHOVAY. Kajdi is manned to the former Miss Elizabeth Jane Toth of Chicago. They have one son Steven Alan. With his rich background of education and experience, we feel sure that new Local District Manager Frank T. Kajdi will reap the frxiits of success in his Verhovay career. Verhovay Watchtower By JOSEPH J. HORVATH — Cleveland, Ohio
