Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
Verhovay Journal Greater Pittsburgh American Hungarian Chapter Organized Will Hold First Social November 6 at Stephen Foster Memorial, University of Pittsburgh PAGE 2 Something new is being attempted in the Greater Pittsburgh area by the younger set of Hungarian Americans. Under the banner of the American Hungarian Federation, a group of active young men and women have organized Chapter I of the Greater Pittsburgh area. For some time now there has been a decisive need for the younger folks to lend a hand in helping shape the destinies of a much needed organization such as the American Hungarian Federation. With the thought in mind that it is now time to work for the Federation to promote its aims and purposes, this group was organized at a meeting held August 3 and a second meeting held August 20 at the Home Office of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. Elected as president of the group was John Sabo, National Auditor of Verhovay and National Treasurer of the American Hungarian Federation. Steve Nagy, Springdale, Pennsylvania, was elected vice-president. Chosen as secretary was Miss Maigaret Keresi of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, while William C. Kohut, Munhall, Pennsylvania, who is Secretary of the Verhovay Auditing Committee, was made the treasurer. Members who shall comprise the auditing committee of the Chapter are Miss Frances Furedy, Mrs. Eva Lehoczky and Julius Lenart, the first two Pittsburghers and the third a McKeesporter. Gay B. Banes, General Counsel of Verhovay, who has his legal practice in McKeesport, Our compliments and best wishes to the Board of Directors upon their September meeting. May their deliberations be of the highest caliber, for the betterment of our Associations and to the best interest of our members. We pray to the Almighty to give them wisdom so that we continue the march forward laid down by our founders. Each and every member of Verhovay ia treated with the utmost eourtesy when visiting the fine Branch 14 of Cleveland. We are on the best of terms with the present officers of Branch 14 and believe that they are doing a splendid job. Absolutely no jesting: The Verhovay sign on the Cleveland Building should be made to read at least 5 feet away. Don’t forget Branch 14’s grape festival ..Sunday ..October ..10th at Cleveland’s ..Verhovay ..Hall, 8637 Buckeye Road. Good music by Frank Gyürke and his orchestra. Details will be worked out by the entertainment) committee. We have heard that Branch 366 will merge with' Branch 14. Look out for a lot of fireworks. Louis Tárcái, publisher of the “Újság”, a weekly, inform us that he is adding an English page to his paper in the very near future. was elected as Chapter I’s attorney. The group already has initiated a large membership drive, having as its aim at least 500 new members by the time it holds its first social on November 6, 1954. The Chapter shall sponsor a very educational and entertaining evening that night at the Stephen Foster Memorial Auditorium of the University of Pittsburgh in the Oakland district. Plans are already under way to secure a very prominent person as its first speaker-. Entertainment will feature the best artists in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Everyone, young and old, all Hungarians, are invited to this extraordinary social event. All should make it a point to reserve Saturday evening, November 6, at 8 o’clock, for attendance at the Hungarian evening program in the Stephen Foster Memorial Auditorium. Hungarians everywhere are sincerely requested to join Chapter I by making a contribution to the American Hungarian Federation. All checks and money orders should be made payable to American Hungarian Federation, Chapter I, and should be mailed to William C. Kohut, Verhovay Building, 436 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh 19, Pa Annual membership fees amount to $2.00 per person. This small amount will open the doors to all Hungarians who are interested in their Hungarian kind. Please make your contribution today and please reserve November 6 for an evening worth your time. Helen Oravis, her husband and hed children were vacationing on Pelee Island, Ohio for a week. The Kastans, Dorothy and Bela, and the Pinters, Ann and Tony, have returned from Florida. But we didn't see any sun tan. Why?? Louise Torda gave us a summary on Dr. Ralph J. Kovach’s wedding. He was married at St. Benedict Catholic Church the last week in July. The reception was at Hotel Cleveland. He is the brother of Dr. John Kovach who solved my problems when I was sick. Thanks. Ralph is at St. Luke’s Hospital here in Cleveland. All these are Verhovay members related to the great Verhovay Torda family. Congratulations, Dr. Ralph. We have heard that Frank Pinter, former president of Branch 14, is sick. We hope for his speedy recovery. He is a man of many virtues. As a fine chess player, he has many “victims,” I for one. A certain Verhovay window washer was ordered by his doctor to go slow, which he is doing. Joseph Szalay was vacationing in and about Buffalo, New York. How are my friends Joseph Taylor and Charlie Young of that grand city? We attended Magyar Day August 15th at Puritas Springs Park on Cleveland’s West Side, sponsored by the United Hungarian Societies of Cleveland. Many Verhovay notables were in attendance, Mr. and Mrs. John Bosway, Frank Pokorny, Sr., Louis Varga, Joseph Krupansky, Charles Kautsky, Governor Frank J. Lausche, Mayor Anthony Celebrezze, Judge Julius Kovachy, Sigismund Kadar, and many others. Indeed a; great many people attended. I spoke to Emery Készéi, president of Branch 45, and to Joseph Drotos, about Joseph J. Horvath for state representative. They promised to give all their help. We thank them. The present officials of Branch 14 would do well to invest in some lots or property on upper Buckeye, or somewhere else, because if the expected expansion comes we’ll need a different place to do business. Let us look ahead, Gentlemen. We learned from Field Supervisor Leslie J. Dus, Manager of Branch 14, that the Verhovay Soccer Club is ready and will enter the league competition in September. The squad is being whipped into shape by Paul Farkas, who brought the boys together, and by Joseph Kadar, probation officers and former star player. Joe is acting as trainer, manager, adviser and father confessor to the team. We saw Dr. Andrew Kovács, Verhovay Vice President, with Nicholas Yuhas, manager of the Verhovay Home, after the Sports Club meeting August 18th. “Doc” is always on the go. He creates good will for the Verhovay everywhere he goes. Yes, he lives and breathes Verhovay. Steve Barry is going into the big leagues of bowling. He will howl at Steve Nagy’s on Mondays and Colony Recreation on Wednesdays. He has a 175 average. We saw Betty Domos, the former Mrs. Kadar, having her car looked over at 12t and Buckeye. The Verhovay Sports Club meeting established a Verhovay Sports Club Bowling League. Steve “Susie” Piscalko was made the secretary and he shall work out the details. The league will operate on alternate Sundays, or twice a month, at the Verhovay Home. It will be mixed, men and women, handicap. The Club will furnish each and every member a bowling shirt or dress, whether bowling or not. About 24 players are available. The bowling fee will be $2.00, and 95 cents goes into a prize fund. After the season, a dinner will be given for the Sports Club members only. The Bodnars have moved again— Joe and Mary. They are in Shaker Heights, Ohio, on Van Aiken Blvd. We were informed that Joseph Kayser, son of Gus Kaczur, president of St. John’s Greek Catholic Society, went to Mexico to get himself a bride. Verhovay Day Picnic August 29th We congratulate the Entertainment committee for its fine work in having made this Verhovay Day an outstanding success. About one thousand people attended. There were plenty of wholesome food, cooling refreshments and good music. Joseph Barry, chairman of the entertainment committee, presided at the program. Ilonka Majoros sang three selections and included was the “Verhovay Induló.” Barna Szarvas was well applauded for the two songs he sang. Jimmy Kovach, president of Branch 14, extended the branch greetings. Dr. Andrew Kovács, Verhovay Vice President, spoke of fellowship. National Auditor John Sabo brought greetings from Pittsburgh, spoke in both English and Hungarian, and expressed his gratitude for the invitation from the entertainment committee. He _ yvas in a hurry to go to Youngstown, Verhovay Watchtower By JOSEPH J. HORVATH — Cleveland, Ohio BQ B31I1BB1II1II1BI ■ ■ ■ IB ■ HE B13 September 15, 1954. Running for Office JOSEPH J. HORVATH The civic and the political have for many years been of major interest to Joseph J. Horvath, known throughout Verhovay for his even greater interest in the affairs and the well-being of our Association. A Clevelander and member of Branch 14 of the same city, Mr. Horvath is the columnist who for years has been faithfully contributing to the Verhovay Journal his VERHOVAY WATCHTOWER, the report on Verhovay life in the great Verhovay city of Cleveland, Ohio. Joseph J. Horvath is a candidate for State Representative to the General Assembly of Ohio. Ohio. Thanks for the visit,- John Sabo National Auditor, and • Branch 14 appreciates your coming. The chairman introduced Joseph J. Horvath, candidate for state representative. a Verhovay member, the writer of this column. Leslie J. Dus, manager of Braneh 14, spoke, as did Verhovay Genera! Counsel Gay B. Banes and Jack P. Russell. We saw on the grounds Emery Készéi, president of Branch 45, Verhovay Director Coloman Kolozsvary, Andy Dono, secretary of the “Öreg Amerikások”, Eddie and Catherine Torda, Mr. and Mrs. William Torda, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Torda and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Torda. Luminaries from the Verhovay Sports Club were Tony Pinter, tending bar, Ann Pinter, who was showing us pictures taken in Florida — but none of her in a bathing suit. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bodnar, Betty Knapp, Joseph Semetko, Mike Gyurko, Arpad Revay, Nick Yuhasz senior and junior. Ted (Liberace)) Szalay was the pop salesman. His wife was in the kitchen with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Szalay. Helping was Mrs. Jimmy Kovach, president of Branch 361. Selling luncheon tickets were Mr. Daniel Kali and Mrs. Kovatch. Steve Barry was the head man at the bar. At the gate we saw Joseph Kovach parking cars, and Joseph Szalay, treasurer of the entertainment committee, was doing much checking. He was assisted by William Urban, Joseph Hegedűs and others. We saw also Bela Kastan, Steve Molnár, Mr. Reese, Steve Szekely, Sr. Joseph Krupansky, his son Glen, et al. The whole affair was a job well done. Ex Animo, JOSEPH J. HORVATH c/o Verhovay Home 8637 Buckeye Road Cleveland 4, Ohio
