Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1951 / Verhovay Journal

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Verhovay Journal

October 17, 1951

ed by his inspirational address at the session of Thursday, September 13, in the afternoon. Judge Francis Taptich has been closely associated with the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association for a number of years. He has practiced law for 25 years and as- a specialist in fraternal law he has rendered many notable services to American fraternalism. A veteran of World War I., past Commander of American Legion Post! 681, past President of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress (a post now held by our National Secretry, Mr. Coloman Revesz), member of the Board of Directors of the Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania, hé is a candidate in the oncoming elections for the same judicial position to which he has been appointed by the Governor on New Year’s day.

We wish to call the attention of all of our fellow-members voting in the elections in Allegheny county, to the candidacy of Judge Francis Taptich. In view of his record as an outstanding, active fratemalist and as a specialist in fraternal law, it is of utmost importance to all fraternal societies operating in Allegheny County that he be reelected. We urge all of our fellow-members in Allegheny county to vote for Judge Francis Taptich and, thereby, help reelecting him to the bench of Allegheny County Court.

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Cleveland, Ohio — Branch 45 By: EMERY SOBONY, JR., District Manager

Well, here we are back to the grindstone after being in Pittsburgh for the National Convention. Although I had previously said that I would write some highlights of the convention, I think as this goes to press enough has been already written in*various papers to make every one more or less familiar with what had transpired.

However, I do want to compliment the delegates on the splendid way that they approached the multitude of weighty problems that were brought up. Congratulations, to each and every one of the delegates and also congratulations to the elected officers and directors, may they continue to do as fine a job for the association as they have done in the past.

This being my first convention Bnd having heard of the entanglements and problems that come up at conventions, I was quite astonished by the remarkable way our president, Mr. John Bencze piloted the convention. Don’t let any one fool you, or say contrary, he still has plenty on the ball despite of being a few years older than iftost of us. That goes for the other officers as well. I don’t believe the delegates could have done a better job, in electing our leaders.

It was, I assure you, quite pleasant too, meeting the fine men and women from all over the country who represented the various branches, and also the several full time managers and supervisors. We certainly have an organization that we can be proud of.

Our own delegates, Mr. Joseph Drotos and Mr. Louis Balogh, didn’t leave any grass grow under their feet. They conscientiously studied every phase of the matters brought up and strongly voiced the motions that they had been delegated to present.

We should feel honored again, that a member of our branch, Dr. Andrew Kovács was again elected to the

Vice-Presidency.

But for some of the lighter aspects of the convention. — Our friend, neighbor and fellow Verhovayan, Attorney Nick Brinsky came down on his own and as I understand, enjoyed himself. Our delegates wives, Mrs. Joseph Drotos and Mrs. Louis Balogh were down also, and like most wives, went on a grand shopping spree. Nick and I got a “kick” out of the reaction of the Baloghs and Drotos’ when we had them paged in the hotel. In the lobby I heard some one ask why Frank Szappanos was down there and someone “reply, “maybe he came down to sing.” Les Dus broke down and I think “spiked” his milk with some kind of flavoring. Mr. Joe Taylor, from Buffalo had some real Hungarian Apricot Brandy. Branch 296, of Springdale invited the delegates for a party, music, food and everything. It was much enjoyed and well received. Dr. Andrew Kovács had quite a few and frequent visitors to his room — must have been that! delicious ci’ushed ice he was serving. Discovered some one serenading Mike Korosy, late one night in the drug store, with a toy guitar. After the first day many delegates took cheir badges off when they went out to eat, it seems some places put the “tariff” on them as visitors. Cigarets and “cream soda” cost more in Penn, then Ohio.

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While away, one of our members, Mr. Peter Lehocsky passed away. Our sincere sympathies are extended to the family. And I. would like, • at this time to extend many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. László Csorba who (took care of the braneh affairs. Thffy did a very nice job, in getting together the pall bearers and making nil of the other arrangements. Thanks again Mr. and Mrs. Csorba.

Another of our members who recently passed away was Mr. Gabor Takacs. We all wish to add our warm condolences to the Takacs family in their hour of sorrow.

Attention, Members Voting In Allegheny County

JUDGE FRANCIS TAPTICH

The Hon. Francis Taptich, who has been appointed Judge to the Court of Allegheny County by the Governor of Pennsylvania on January 1st, 1951, is well known to many members of the Verhovay, especially to the delegates to the XXII National)1 Convention who were deeply impress-June Bride’s Wedding Highlights Chicago Verhovay Social Season

Mrs. Andrew F. Fury, the former Miss Betty Blanche Szekely

On June 2nd, 1951, President Stephen Szekely of Chicago Branch 37 gave his lovely daughter, Betty Blanche, in marriage to Andrew F. Fury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fury, in Our Lady Of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, 93rd and Kimbark, at 10:30 o’clock High Mass, with the Rev. Ft. Ernest Horvath officiating.

The beautiful bride was exquisitely attired in a simple floor length gown of white nylon and Chantilly lace. A three-quarter veil with a quaint, waxed seed-pearl tiara, that formerly belonged to her mother, crowned the bride’s blonde tresses, adding the “something old” touch. She carried a bouquet of white Amazon lilies.

Miss Louise Pfaff, the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids Grace Soo, Mary Sibenaller and Roseann Pfaff, wore ballerina length gowns each with a rhinestone star tiara. Strikingly offsetting the gowns ranging in color from aqua to pale yellow^ were their bouquets of tiger lilies.

Best man was Joseph Gattone while John Bauer, Steve R. Szekely, Manager of Branch 96 and Ernest Szekely, both brothers of the bride, served as ushers. ,

Following the inspiring ceremony, the bride's family entertained relatives and friends in their home and at Liberty Ball Room, 817 East 92nd Street. A large reception for over 400 guests on both floors of the hall turned out to be one of the gala affairs of the community for the summer season.

After a honeymoon at Lake Toneycomo in the Ozarks,. the young coupla returned to Chicago where they made their home on the far North Side.

Both the bride and the groom are members of the Verhovay and have been highly active in Hungarian social life for many years. Betty has attended several of Verhovay’s bowling tournaments where she charmed everyone with her natural friendliness and beauty. Proud of her Hungarian origin, she excelled in performing Hungarian dances, mostly with her brother, on many memorable occasions and her interesting articles on Hungarian folklore and folks art were significant contributions to the appreciation of valuable Hungarian traditions.

With our best wishes for their lasting happiness, we offer our belated congratulations to Andrew and Betty Fury.

Mr. John Nagy, for, many years an officer of our branch, also passed away recently. John Nagy was one, who always carried the welfare of the branch close to his heart and was one of the most tireless and active members we have had. Many thanks can be given to him for the: progress that branch 45 has made. His death came as a shock just at the time we- had our regular meeting at which time most of the meeting was taken up with reminiscence of the wonderful work he did for the branch and the goodness of the man himself. We all feel deeply the passing of John Nagy and join the family in profound sympathy.

This month on our sick list we have, Mrs. Mary Karecki, Mr. Steve Kravecs, Mr. Julius Mlodnacky, Mr. Louis Liptak and Mrs. Joseph Nagy. We all hope a speedy recovery to them.

There is one thing that impressed me more than anything else at the convention and that was one statement made by, Judge Francis Taptich, in his speech before ,he delegates, and that was—“If only every delegate here, if only every member of Verhovay would bring in one member in the course of a year, do they realize that the association would have over 120,000 members.” That statement, fellow members is something to think about. If every member would bring in only ONE member in a year, we would double our membership. Think what a wonderfully large association this would be. That would be a project to develop for every braneh to get behind and pee it thru. One member in one year. Every member could, withput any effort, get one member in one year. Don’t you really think so?