Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. január-június (24. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1941-03-27 / 13. szám
VOL. XXIV. MARCH 27. 1941 NO. 13. TO THE ATTENTION OF OUR NON-CITIZEN MEMBER« Provision of the Alien Registration Act of 1940 California Hungarians Commemorate March 15 “Every resident non-citizen must notify in writing the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Washington, D. C. of each change of permanent residence address within five (5) days of such change. In every case where a non-citizen has been registered by a parent or guardian, the change of address notification must be sent to the Commissioner by the parent or guardian. Every temporary resident non-citizen must notify the Commissioner of his or her address every three (3) months, whether or not there has been a change. Failure to comply with this requirement of the Alien Registration Act will result in a fine of one hundred dollars ($100), three months imprisonment, or both.” Official address forms are available at all post offices. The Government has defined a “temporary resident” as one who is in this country only as a visitor. NOTICE I In order to assure clear ’ reproduction, all photot graphs submitted for publ lication in the Journal ) should be GLOSS prints, ‘ that. is,.with a high shine. PROSPECTING CHECK LIST 1. Do I carry a notebook or pad with me and write down every name or prospecting idea that comes to me? 2. Have I approached my friends and relatives and made a straight selling presentation—or have I shied away from them because I hesitated to bother them? 3. Do I make full use of the local newspapers? 4. Do I keep my prospect file clean? 5. Do I secure at least one prospect from each interview? 6. Have I obtained every possible name from each of my policyholders? 7. Have I used the family-tree method on every application I have taken, following up brothers, sisters, parents, etc., etc.? 8. Do I work intensively within some business or industry where I have already made sales, where I know the business, or where money is being made? 9. Have I followed up every possibility among those I do business with? 10. Do I make it a point to secure two new qualified prospects every day? 11. Am I taking full advantage of age changes for my prospects and policyholders? 12. Did I get a personal introduction today?—(H. D. Shaw in “Brass Tacks.”)------------------O-----------------SPRING AND YOU I cHream of the Spring when all is so fair, When sweet sleeping Nature slowly awakes, And twining fresh flowers within her hair The firm grasp of Wintei quietly breaks. With the approaching of Spring there is you, Thoughts turn so often to days we have seen, Southlcmd’s magnolias pass in review, Lush, rolling meadows so verdantly green. There were the hunters, and thoroughbreds all, Hounds and the Scotties, some shaggy some sleek, I was so happy but you heard a call And left for new lands, and though I still seek To simulate pleasures thai we had known, I can’t fool myself, I’m stilt all alone. —Betty Carol Balega To Our Contributors / Contributions intended for the April 10th issue should be in before or on April 5th. No assurance of publication in particular issue can be given for material received after that date. By ALBERT STEINMETZ Proud of being of Hungarian extraction and ever ;ager to broadcast the fair Magyar name, it is with pleasure that I here inform every Hungarian in America that March 15, Hungarian Independence Day, was commemorated in St. Stephen Hall, Los Angeles, California, amidst imposing ceremonies reflecting a true spirit of Magyar unity. There was a three hour program abounding in wealth of variety and extravagance of talent, with the brilliant and world-famous Hungarian artists of Holly wood taking part in the event. The nearly one thousand people who attended will long remember this memorable occasion. Los Angeles and Southern California never before witnessed such an affair, where film stars, opera singers, professors of singing,' music virtuosi and artists from Hollywood participated in cordial fraternity, genuine Hungarian love, oblivious of all differences of caste. Participating also were the clergy of the Los Angeles churches—Catholic priest, Reformed and Baptist ministers, Jew rabbi—all served with the same willingness. The Mayor of Los Angeles was heard with the same respectful attention as was the member of the local “Golden Youth” and the representative from the “Hungarian Youth Society,” and the journeymen and unemployed found a place just the same as the members of the elite. Hollywood artists and extras, men and women, etc., were happy, smiled, hurrahed, applauded, wept and sighed, as the circumstances and the performance demanded. Indeed there was an awakening here in Los Angeles on March 15, “a hope that hereafter not only on March 15 but throughout'the year there should be manifested such fraternity as tonight,” so eloquently expressed by the Roman Cath Branch 104 olic pastor of the Los Angeles Hungarians, Rt. Rev. Matthias Lányi. The Master of Ceremonies was the editor-owner of the weeekly' “California Hungarians,” Zoltán V. Szabados. Louis Suk, Hollywood cellist, accompanied on the piano the audience in the singing of the American and Hungarian national anthems. The introductory prayer was read by the Rev. Charles Molnár, the very popular rector of the Los Angeles Hungarian Baptist Church, who is a member of Branch 47, Canton, Ohio. His invocation was read with the sincerity and fervor of a true Hungarian, and the audience joined devoutly in thanking God for His graces and asking His beneficent protection. “Talpra Magyar” (Arise! Magyar) was recited by Bela Kovács, an enthusiastic member of the ”Los Angeles Hungarian Youth Society.” “Message from Transylvania,” written by Priscilla Kárpáti, who died a martyr’s death, was recited by the well-known Hungarian actress, Mrs. Ligeti, nee Amelia Medgyaszai. Solos on the “tárogató,” a Hungarian specialty oboe, were rendered with rich artistic skill by Charles Garo- Guly, on an ancient Kurucz instrument (Kurucz being the term applied to the insurgents who fought under Ferencz Rákóczi against Austrian Imperialism). He was accompanied on the piano by Cellist Louis Suk. This was the initial appearance before the Los Angeles Hungarians of the new Hollywood film star, Irene Agai, who recited two poems of Endre Ady. Then Stephen Szekelyf Hollywood film director, was introduced as the husband of Miss Agai. Mr. Szekely very warmly greeted the audience. The excellent Hollywood professor of singing, Tenor Joseph Diskay—“Our Joe”— followed with the singing of four songs. His songs were “The Autumn Wind is Rust-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ling,” “On the Winding Banks of the Tisza—There Was I Born,” “There Was Not Even a One Hundred Dollar Note in my Vest Pocket,” and “On This Side of Gyergyo or Even beyond There.” The Mayor of Los Angeles, Fletcher Bowron, was ceremoniously conducted into the Hall by girls and boys arrayed in typical Hungarian costumes. The American flag was saluted with a “Pledge of Allegiance” by the “Hungarian Youth Society” and the audience. A member of the “Los Angeles Golden Youth,” Evi Hlozek, gave a piano solo, the “Hungarian Rhapsody” of Ferenc Gal. Then the Mayor of Los Angeles gave his speech: “While I do not understand Hungarian histoiy very well, I do understand the ideals of Kossuth, and what he fought for ninety-three years ago is exactly what we must defend here in America today ... that is why preparedness!” The statuette of “Uncle Sam,” the work of a famous local sculptor, Dezső Lányi, was presented to the Mayor, in memory of the evening. A ceremonial Hungarian speech was given by the Rev. Albert Hady, rector of the Los Angeles Hungarian Reformed Church. He stated that for fifteen years March 15 was celebrated in small groups, unofficially, but now the Governor of California, Culbert L. Olson, with his Proclamation, made March 15 an official “Hungarian Day.” This was acknowledged with gratitude by the audience, in the presence of the Mayor of Los Angeles, by rising in a body and applauding vigorously. “Let the Ides of March lead us, and let us work continuously with fraternal and mutual will,” exclaimed Rev. Hady. A large painting, “Proclamation,” in water colors, was shown—a truly artistic creation, beautifully framed. It was signed by the leaders
