Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
52!______________________________________Verhovay CONGRESSMAN JOINS RANKS OF VERHOVAY MEMBERS Journal _______________________September 15, 1954 BRANCH 15 — CHICAGO, ILL. — SENTINEL By: Andrew Janovics, Vice-President Another Congressman became a member of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Robert C. Byrd, 6th District, West Virginia. Mr. Byrd has been a member of the House of Representatives in the Congress of the United States for four years. He attended the joint celebration of Branches 25 and 482 at Beckley, West Virginia and was so impressed with the fraternal1 spirit displayed by our members! that he elected to apply for membership. Above we see Field Supervisor Gus G. Nagy accepting Con-Now that the summer months havd come to an end and the muggy1 weather is, we hope, a thing of the past, Philadelphia is starting slowly but surely to settle down to the cooler weather that is anticipated. The summet months of June, July and August wiil be remembered at Branch 76 for their share of picnics and good times. On June 11, 1954 a picnic was held tat Hatfield, Pa. for the members of the Dalarda, 1144 North Fourth St. Also on June 11, 1954 a picnic was held at Phoenixville, Pa., with Verhovay members as patrons. On July 18, 1954 a picnic was held at Bethlehem, Pa., and it was truly [the “good old summer time.” On August 28, 1954 Branch 76, collaborating with the American Hungarian Federation, held a picnic at the Hatfield Trailer Camp. Manyi of the newcomers in our branch are fective members in the Federation. One of their many duties is promoting new ideas in the way of entertainment. The outing was the seasons’ final one, bringing to a close the summer months. For this obvious reason, the turnout was exceptionally large and it was a grand success. So, we say good-by to Summer- 1954 and usher in the Fall and Winter months. Fall has its sports events, namely bowling, and our bowling team promises to be very good this year. We have had newcomers promise their support. The old and new teams of Branch 76 will now be combined. The names of these members are Eugene Gruenwald, Val San Phillippe, Louis Szarka, Louis Horvath, Joe Korcly, Oscar Jon, Andy Georgy gressman Byrd’s application and atj the same time extending his bestí wishes and congratulations. Louis Gall. Branch Manager of Beckley Branch 482 smiles his approval and blessing. Congressman Byrd, now a member of Branch 482, expressed hii utmost satisfaction and pleasure in a letter to Manager Gall for his Verhovay membership and for the ■opportunity afforded hám to associate with the many wonderful Verhovay members on August 28 in Beckley. and Joe Rosenthal. Possibly a few ' other names will be added to this list by the printing of this issue. The dates for dances for the coming season have not been decided upon as yet and will be discussed at ai later writing. So, now, vacations come to an end las we say goodby, until next year, (to summer. It’s back to school or! back to the office. Whichever it be, it’s still meaning the same thing ■— back to work. Back to work just to attain another vacation come next year. So long to the sea shore, to the ■picnic groves, to the boat rides on a moonlit lake, to the summer romances that seldom last but are grand while they do last, to the long, lazy days of loafing in the sun. But with fall and winter come Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, big events in everyone’s life. These events don’t come in, summer, so we really don’t havel anything to be sad about in seeing the summer go. Besides, the new season might give us a chance to replenish that bank account, the one we so foolishly forget about during the warm days. No winter isn’t) really bad at that.--------------------------One of the most difficult things in the world to do satisfactorily is to confer a favor on someone. Personality is something a person has which makes you look up to him AFTER you have met him. An opportunist is a chap who did exactly what you thought you should have done. It was a pleasant Sunday the day of our golf tournament as we stood and watched the golfers tee off. The winners of the tournament, using the Peoria handicap system, were 1st Prize, Bill Exner: 2nd Prize, Irv Anderson and Louis Bachi; 3rd Prize, George Reedy and Wait Lasota; and 4th Prize, Ernie Taylor. Had it been without the handicap, Ernie Taylor would have been top man, but then what chance would the others have had? Joe Hodits, (the Cisco Kid Challenger of James Radi), was proud that he was able to live up to his boast that he would triumph with a score lower than Jim’s. The players and their scores were as follows: (Using Peoria Handicap System) Name Gross Handicap Net Ernie Tallian 135 61 74 Charlie Tallian 95 25 70 Joe Riha 90 19 71 Paul Dudás 98 25 73 Joe Exner, Jr. 102 22 80 Ed Exner 90 13 77 Will Exner 98 37 61 Irv (Bud) Anderson 105 43 62 George Reedy S6 22 64 Bob Reedy 98 28 70 Lou Bachi 99 37 62 Tom Lynch 89 22 07 Ernie Taylor 79 13 66 Annette Reedy 125 48 77 Frank Kajdi — — — Walt Lasota 80 16 61 Jim Radi 96 22 71 Joe Hodits 116 49 67 Joe Faykuse — — — As Frank Kajdi and Joe Faykuse of Branch 50, Chicago, had to leave after the 10th hole, we do not have a score for them, but we do wish to THANK them for having come. We sincerely enjoyed having them with us out there. We are sorry they left so early since they would have enjoyed our get-together after the game. In reading the names of the players, you will notice that at least one of the so-called weaker sex had the courage to compete with the men. We give you credit, Annette Reedy; you played a nice game, and we hope that next year more of the ladies will bring their clubs out to play in the tournament Among the spectators, besides the Janovics’s, were Irma Bachi and her daughter; Irene and Joe Exner, Sr; Betty Taylor and her sons; Mr. and Mrs. William Gergley; Katie Sabo with her cute grandson; Sis Exner with her two daughters; Tony Barango with his son; and little Stevie Hodits, plus a half a dozen others whose names elude me at the moment. ' After the tournament, the golfers were invited to the Glen Ellyn “shack” of the Irv Anderson’s for a “little” snack. The mistake we made taking our wives there! Why, we were afraid they wouldn’t want to live in our humble homes after the grandeur which they beheld. The little“shack” turned out to be a sumptuous new six room ranch home just out of this world. The little “snack” was really a big spread, and Mrs. Anderson, we THANK YOU for your hospitality. Really, it was a pleasure we all will remember for a long time to come. A few grumbles were heard at the picnic grounds of the golf course that reservations of the picnic tables were not made by the branch, but bear with us and remember this was our first golf tournament and, actually, few registered before the actual game, thus the golf committee did not know just what to prepare for. Next year, let’s all register early enough so that the committee can' make plans and reservations, as well as to plan GOOD prizes before the event. This can not be done, however, if everyone just says, “Well, if I can make it I’ll see you out there.” Any event to be successful has to have advance planning, and golf tournaments are no exception, so let’s all register in time next year. By the way, although the children took advantage of the swimming pool to their hearts’ content, we noticed only one of our group of women (Irene Exner) had the courage to go into the water. Mrs. Joseph Irocky is recovering nicely after her recent illness. Irma and Lou Bachi had a pleasant vacation in Upper Michigan where Lou fished contentedly. Irma says she had the bears to keep her company at nights and while there they visited (by choice) the State Prison. Best of luck in their new home to the Ernest Taylor’s who have bought a home in Norridge and expect to move the early part of September. Congratulations to Sis and Steve Risko on the birth of their fourth son, John, who was born August 13. He was a tiny baby, under 5 lbs, and at this writing is still in the West Suburban Hospital in Elmhurst until he gains a little more weight, but he is coming along very nicely. Baby John is Mrs. Andrew Risko Sr.’s 16th grandchild. Best of luck to the Michael Bono’s in their new home on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Our condolence to the family of Mr. Charles I’ikolzs who passed away August 28th. Our condolence to Paul, Louis and Charles Hetzel on the loss of their father August 28th. Bowling at the Belbowl Recreation was to start Friday, September 10th, and I suppose at this reading the bowlers are happily rolling their balls after a summer of inactivity. Our Officers and Entertainment Committee are busy making plans to have our October 30 Masquerade Dance a gala occasion. Attending these committee meetings are James Radi, Andrew Janovics, Louis Fodor, Frank Balogh, Louise Janovics, Ernest Taylor, Joseph Hodits, William Feifar, Joseph Exner, Sr., George Sabik, Ann Mladonicky, Marge Fodor, Irene Exner, Betty Taylor, Ann and Tony Barango, John and Rose Schybai, Julia Feifar and Bertha Sabik. This Masquerade Dance will be Saturday, October 30, in the Ilerzel Halls, Upstairs and Downstairs, 1335 N. California Avenue. TWO Orchestras, “Tee” Pellegrino’s Orchestra and Skolny’s Orchestra, will play for your pleasure. Prizes will be given for best costumes. Buy your tickets early — they are on sale now. Ask any committee member.---------------------------Girls who dress to kill not infrequently cook that way too. QUAKER CITY NEWS Branch 76 Philadelphia, Pa.- By Jo Ann McLaughlin --------------■ ■ ■■■aBiiiiiHiaiiaiiiaaiaiiiaiaiiiiiiik',
