Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1955 / Verhovay Journal

December 21, 1955

Verhovay

information. Remember how much fun you all had in February 1954? It was very successful and a great night to remember for us all. I myself will never forget. That’s when the Lucas “home fires” were burning in all their fury — February 28, 1954!

Also planned for some time in the early spring is a magnificent banquet and dance to be held as a Merger Celebration Party, to welcome and meet our fellow members from the Rákóczi Aid Association. This is to be planned as a huge affair, including the officers and committees of the five Rákóczi branches in the Detroit area, and may even expand to include other William Penn braftches (of this last I am not sure yet.) At any rate, the entertainment committee of Branch 36 will include the following. Newly elected President Martin Marton, Recording Secretary John Dienes, Treasurer Joseph Marczis, Auditing Committee Chairman Gaspar Papp, Mrs. Julia Danko, Vice President Julius Macker, newly elected branch auditing committee members Géza Madarasz, Jolán Lucas and Steve Kopcsek. Other volunteers are requested and will be welcomed. This social affair, formal banquet and dance, promises to be the highlight of the new William Penn Fraternal Association. Watch for details — please offer suggestions as to time and place — and wait for a grand day in the Motor City area.

Vice President Julius Macker was elected chairman of the elections and recording secretary John Dienes took notes. Mr. Macker spoke on the year just past, not only on the branch activities, but also on the Association as a whole — the advantages gained through the merger with Rákóczi; the fact that one of our “local boys made good”, Richard J. Phillips, leaving Detroit for Pittsburgh, to act in his position of Investment Manager; the almost limitless gains that can be made with the new American name of the Association; and other matters too numerous to mention.

The budget for the ensuing year was read and approved, with a few raises for those officers whose duties have increased. For the first time the office of publicity agent, which up to this time had been on a purely volunteer basis, was made official, electing Jo Lucas, who is more than gratefully appreciative of the manner in which the members of the largest and nearly oldest branch have accepted me as “one of their own.” I am truly happy I made the transfer to Branch 36. What is more important, I am continually amazed at how much freedom of speech is allowed the younger members by the “so-called” old timers. It’s a remarkable fact that suggestions are listened to, cooperation is forthcoming for any intelligent and wise project, and financial backing given for any worthy cause which expands the NAME AND PURPOSES of the WILLIAM PENN FRATERNAL

ASSOCIATION.

Last, but not least, to take care of the youngest female member, sweet blonde Darlene Danko was unanimously voted the “prettiest litle girl” at the meeting..

Finally, as President Joseph Heck resigned, he enumerated the various activities of the branch during the past year ... the Annual Children’s Day, which is becoming so popular and grows in success each year ... the first Christmas Party ... the Merger... the Convention ... the change in name... and last, but by no means least, the continuing growth of the branch. Traveling District Manager Stephen Lukacs quoted a staggering figure of new business for Branch 36, as his share of the work in the branch, and I, for one, know how much work is involved with more than two thousand adults and hundreds of Juvenile members. When I branch-managed my one hundred and some, it seemed to take all my time. Multiply that and it’s a mountain of work each month, each day, each hour. I’d like to take this opportunity to request all the members to please have your dues ready when Mr. Lukacs calls for them, but better still, bring your dues to the district office, or mail them, for it will help a conscientious man to do his work satisfactorily. “We have a fine group here,” said Mr. Heck, “and with the small attendance at meetings we have accomplished much. But supposing a greater number of members attended, what would be our limit as a power in civic affairs?

To this I can add only that, with the purchase of a new fraternal home, private rooms for various groups to hold their meetings, even the possibility of changing the meeting date from a Sunday afternoon to a week night, I feel that a greater number of members would attend. Mr. Macker said the Fraternal Home was being looked into, with a certain explicit sum set aside for this at the Home Office. The sites contemplated at present are near the Lincoln Park area, either on or just off Fort Street, between Southfield and Goddard Roads. Julia and I would like to be on the committee that helps furnish the new home, and more than likely some of our younger men would be happy to volunteer for the planting of shrubs, flowers, lawns, etc. Let us not tarry; let us hasten!

To show you what kind of a branch I transferred to: Mrs. Andrew Toth, wife of a fine old timer of branch 36, died on Friday, December 2nd. The entire membership from the annual meeting, with few exceptions, went to the Toth home to pay their respects to Mr. Toth and his family. Our sympathies go with you, Mr. Toth, and we know that the branch meetings will mean a great deal to you now that you are alone. Rest in peace, Mrs. Andrew Toth.

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A line or two about another grand old gent who will be 75 years old in

Journal

August. Mr. Joseph Marczis, who was reelected treasurer of branch 36, stated that this would be the beginning of his 42nd year as a Verhovay officer. He joined in 1915, was elected to office that year, reelected in 1916, every year since. He has served in every branch capacity, from president to auditing committee, also as a member of the Auditing Committee, and he was a member in years past of the Board of Directors, then known by a different name but having the same functions. The oldsters remember. He has helped many branches throughout the Association. I remember many a time when we called in Mr. Marczis when I was branch manager at 429. He has aided Detroit branches 356, 388, 500, 511, 443,

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429, but his first loyalty goes to his own Branch 36. If he be not al ready a holder of the Illustrious Citation award, I would suggest he receive it. Somehow, some way, this dignified and worthy old gentleman should be again rewarded. Thanks for all the help you have given to us, Sir, and we all love you for it! * # *

Just between us elders, is it any wonder Jo Lucas wished to belong to a larger branch ? There are more things to do, more to learn and, most, important of all, to me at least, more to write about. Thanks again for reading the stuff of

YOUR OLD FERRET 12996 Rosedale Avenue Wyandotte, Michigan Avenue 5-0106

LEDGER ASSETS -Sept. 30,1955

Real Estate — Home Office Building

Less Reserve ..............................................................................$ 115,795.88

Mortgage Loan Account ................................................................ 509,267.09

Branch Real Estate Account ......................................... 39,786.07

Loans and Liens ............................................................................... 587,681.78

Bond Account .................................................................................... 14,332,975.77

Stock Account ................................................................................... 38,035.73

Cash Account ..................................................................................... 188,990.53

Savings Account .............. 44,571.36

Stock Account — Magyar Home ..................................................... 12,450.00

Accounts Receivable........................................................................... 500.00

Total Ledger Assets .........................................................$ 15,870,054.21

JOHN SZALANCZY JOHN SABO

National Treasurer National Auditor

EXTENDED — SEPTEMBER, 1955

9 Andro Mrs. Joseph; 14 Barath Mrs. Andrew, Bekeny Mrs. Charles, Black Frank, Cavolo Rosella C., Csaba Joseph, Csaba Mrs. Joseph, Csaba Zsolt, Eder Joseph, Eder Mrs. Joseph, Ely Mrs. Frank L., Gubanyar Michael A., Hajdú Stephen, Hezo John, Jacobs John, Jakab Elmer J., Szabó John S,, Takacs Edward, Takacs Frank, Takacs Frank, Trombitás Anikó, Trombita» Csaba, Varga Joseph; 17 Bereznay Andrasne, Bereznay John F., Daddario Mrs. Jos., Daddario Nicholas, Daddario Nicolo, Denes Joseph, Druta Georgey Jávor Joseph, Jávor Mrs. Joseph, Karney Mrs. Bert J., Kish Irene G., Kokinda Mrs. Geo., Kovács Donald A., Kovács Mrs. Stephen, Kovács Mrs. Stephen, Kowalski Mrs. Don, Machovina Mrs. Alf, Maggard Mrs. Ida, Molnár Adam, Palagyi Janos, Palagyi Mrs. John, Pekare Robert, Pekare Mrs. Robert, Pekarik Eugene Jr., Pekarik Eugene, Retay Mrs. Anton, Rozsos Roger, Shunka Phyllis J., Trepoy Mrs. Wm. F., Witten Patricia A., Witten Thomas G., Witten Winfred M., Yuhasz Andrew, Yuhasz Mrs. Andrew, Yuhasz Anna J.; 21 Mochtyak Mrs. Jos.; 25 Gargas Tamas, Modley Charles Ray; 26 Sike Alexander; 36 Dezső George, Dezső George Jr., Dezső Mrs. George, Karl Evelyn E., Karl Evelyn E., Paul Barbara Ann, Schwarcz Frank, Sowers Mrs. Darrell; 39 Redmond Mary Ann; 40 Colman Julius Jr.; 43 Macar Ernest; 45 Chopa'k George, Rakestraw James R.; 48 Ilic Mrs. Vladimer, Mate Esther, Takacs Helen, Takacs Theresa M.; 50 Bako Carol Ann, Bako Carol Ann, Bako Charles Jr,, Bako Joyse Ann, Filo Karoly J., Gazdik Mrs. John P., Gazdik John P. Jr,, Gazdik John P., Kaminski Mrs. Edw., Kulcsár Ferenczne, Pellegrine Louis; 68 Dudics Frank; 85 Sanders Kenneth L., Sine George; 88 Sotock Margaret; 89 Shimko James O., Shimko John, Shimko John R., Shimko Ronald L., Shimk'ij Sandra L.; 90 Monek John; 103 Sabo William; 107 Palagyi András, Palagyi Andrew Jr., Palagyi Carol Jane; 129 Moore Mrs. John J.; 132 Balough Charles, Lafree John V., Nyers Stephen III, Sardi Rene, Sardi William A,; 133 Varady Mrs. Julius; 138 Bodnar John; 163 Balazs Kalman, Mercurie Mrs. Louis; 168 Bittenbender Mrs. C.; 187 Fisher Carol Kay; 189 Ramsey Carl, Ramsey Robert D.; 200 Ducale James C., Ducale Mrs. Vincent, Jager Mrs, Stephen, Poczak István; 209 Wester George; 216 Horvath Helen, Nemeth John S.; 222 Galici Petcij; 226 Deak Mrs. Charles; 262 Kovács Karoly; 272

Gaydosh Mrs. George; 277 Hornyak Mrs. Andrew; 290 Opatchko John Jr.;

295 Szell Julia; 296 Dolansky Joseph, Dulansky Mrs. Jos., Kay Christine Ann, Kay William C., Kay Mrs. William C., Kay William J.; 341 Herman Ferenc; 345 Bokor Joseph Moses, Egyud Joseph; 361 Barry James John, Sutto Kenneth M.; 364 Nameth Jeffrey G.; 366 Bakos Andrew; 417 Kondor Elizabeth; 420 Fischl John F. Jr.; 466 Parodi Mrs. Terzo J.; 482 Lukacsik Frank C>;

488 Peto Carol; 514 Cene Robert, Coulter George; 520 Palmer James; 575

Pandi Francis.

Total: 154.

LAPSED — SEPTEMBER, 1955

8 Shagi William John; 13 Abraham Betty Ann; 14 Jutasy Eva, Peterfy Mrs. Eliz, Samko Donald D., Szócska Adorján; 15 Papp Grayce, Papp Mrs. John; 17 Tokár Patricia Ann; 21 Daley Karen Sue; 30 Katto Barbara L.; 34 Lacek Elaine, Lacek Nancy Jean, Lacek Mrs. Paul, Lacek Paul Jr.; 36 Budoso Mrs. Michael, Sowers David Jos., Sowers Mary Marg., Strobel Louis J. Jr.; 45 Adorjani Mrs. Denes, Goldberg Mindy, Goldberg Shelley, Grosshandler Rose, Tost Barna J., Vili Heinzi, Vili Mary Ann; 48 Gerencsér Louis, Majuy Mrs. John, Tinsmith Ernest, Wilgermein Mrs. S.; 50 Gazdik Andrea Lee, Gazdig John P., Liptak Bertalan, Matreci Robert J., Slade Anthony Geo.; 61 Lucas Edward John; 67 Michalovits Mrs. E.; 68 Dudics Frank, 68 Matyaa Mrs. Edith; 129 Brown Harold, F.ichner Thomas A., Farkas Andrew J., Papai John L., Wargo Lewis A.; 132 Bella Eugene E., Bohling Mrs. Wayne, Craft Ernest L., Ganser Harry F., Laker James B., Laker Mrs. James, Sardi William A.; 133 Risko Diane M., Risko Louis L., Risko Paul Wayne, Risko Sharon Ann, Risko William P. Jr., Risko Mrs. William, Risko William P.; 146 Beatty John O.; 150 Vlassick Robert F.; 189 Florea John Jr.; 216 Bobalik Cynthia, Needham Harold F., Nemeth Clare; 226 Planiczki Frank J.; 242 Kosh James Jos.; 249 Darnell Frances, Roberson John R.; 296 Supps George W., Dolansky Joseph D., Dolansky Mary Rose, Mathabel Melvin M., Matisko Helen M,, Matthews Craig A., Matthews Fred E., Matthews Fred H., Matthews Patricia, Matthews Terry G., McNally Arthur T., McNally Mrs. Arth., Mikus Andrew M., Wineberner Harry L.; 310 Szurcsik Stephen; 336 Heberle Linda S.; 383 Wrinskelle Joseph; 389 Domonkos Margaret; 443 Beaudet Kathleen A., Mayrand Carol T., Mayrand Robert A., Mayrand William, Mayrand Mrs. Wm.; 482 Callihan Mary, Clay Mrs. Clyde, Looney Betty Ann, Nace Mrs. W. D,; 488 Benko Andrew Jos, Peto Charlotte F.; 511 Salem Robert M., Salem Mrs. Robert M.; 518 Jensen Melvin C

Total: 100.

LAPSED FROM EXTENDED — SEPTEMBER, 1955

15 Zubor Helen; 48 Hecs Janos; 127 Vemel Louis; 174 Lukach Anna; 209 Albach Mrs. Martin; 275 Schrader Mrs. Don; 296 Kish Mary E.; 3^5 Gortvay Gyula; 336 Pairits Kathryn P,; 383 Fejes James L.; 399 Superak Irene G.; 477 Nyako Joanne.

Total: 12.