Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-02-25 / 8. szám
fage 4 February 25, 1943 Hungarian Society Presents Ambulance To Army By STEPHEN HUZIANYI An ambulance such as that presented to the army of the United States by the Hungarian Society of Chicago represents one of the few humane activities that have to do with war. With the view, therefore, of alleviating in some part the suffering that is a part of warfare, a committee working for the Hungarian Society, consisting of Bela B. Junkunc, chairman, Stephen I. Mészáros, Elmer Szantay, and Joseph C. Canady, secretary of the society, undertook to raise funds for one of these ambulances. That this venture was successful was made evident when a cashier’s check for $1785 for the purchase of this ambulance was forwarded last December to the war department from money subscribed by members within a week. The official ceremony was held Sunday afternoon, February 14, at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. President Bela B. Junkunc opened the ceremonies, Itza Kiszely leading the gathering with the national anthem. Mr. Junkunc then introduced the three army representatives, Major General Henry S. Aurand, Lt. Col. Herman A. Jacobson, and Capt. William Dewey. Well known in the Chicago area, Maj. Gen. Aurand, Commanding General, Sixth Service Command, formerly headed the International Division SOS, was a member of the faculty of both the Ordnance School, and the Army War College, and in the period between World War I and the present emergency served outside the United States in the Philippines. He served in the Ordnance Department in the last war, at Aberdeen and Sandy Hook Proving Grounds. And prior to that he served with the Coast Artillery at Fort Monroe and on the Mexican Border. Lt. Col. Jacobson is Chief, Personnel Section, U. S. Army Medical Corps, Sixth Service Command, and has been a reserve officer for 15 years. He was ordered to active duty with the army two years ago, and served in various stations all over the United States. During the past 8 months he has been attached to the 6th Service Command. In civilian life he was surgeon on the staff of Cook County and St. Joseph hospitals, and for 5 years was Coroner’s Physician. Capt. William Dewey, Jr., is adjutant to Maj. Gen. Aurand. After a brief introduction, President Junkunc asked the genial Daniel Szantay to head the proceedings. Mr. Szantay is President and General Manager of Sinko Tool and Mfg. Company, a 100% war plant. He expressed the thoughts of the society adequately when he presented the ambulance key to Maj. Gen. Aurand and said that “prayers and best wishes go to our boys wherever they may be.” Maj. Gen. Aurand replied that the “gift will be most necessary in the very near future” as our boys would shortly encounter the enemy in increasing numbers and on more battlefields. Lt. Col. Jacobson dwelt chiefly on the Hungarian contribution to the cause of the North in the War Between the States. Mentioning that 8000 Hungarians were in the United States at that time, over 4000 served with the Army of the North. Many or most of these were those who escaped their Austrian and German overlords when Hungary, under Lajos Kossuth, the Washington of Hungary, struggled so unsuccessfully, yet nobly and well, for independence in 1848-—49. A number of Hungarians were high ranking officers, among them Maj. Gen. Alexander Asboth, who distinguished himself in several battles in Missouri and Arkansas, particularly at the capture of Bentonville and Fayetteville. At the Battle of Pea Ridge, where he was wounded, his bravery was so conspicuous that Congress promoted him. For his services, President Grant appointed Asboth United States minister to the Argentine and to Paraguay. The others mentioned by Lt. Col. Jacobson were Maj. Gen. Stahel-Szamvald who distinguished himself in the battle of Cross STABILITY PROGRESS Careful, conservative and sound Investments assure the STABILITY of Verhovay’s fui ds and securities, thereby giving full confidence to members and prospective members. Verhovay’s encouragement and promotion oi social movements within and among its branches is in keeping with the spirit of true FRATERNALISM. With its assets making sizable gains yeat after year and its membership increasing by leaps and bounds Verhovay sees before itself a definite future which spells PROGRESS SOCIABILITY rather than frowned upon lb regarded as essential to the well-being ot Ver hovay life and activities. SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM • VERHOV AY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 345 FOURTH AVt PITTSBURGH, PA. Keys, Va., and at the Battle of Piedmont — his greatest feat, for which he later received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Stahel was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln, who appointed him in March 1863 to command the cavalry defending the capital when the Confederate army threatened Washington. When President Lincoln went to Gettysburg to deliver his immortal address, the command of the guard of honor composed of high ranking officers was given to Stahel. The name of Col. Charles Zagonyi is indelibly linked with the famous cavalry charge at Springfield, Missouri (Oct. 1861), which General Fremont compared with the famous death charge at Balaklava. Col. Zagonyi was entrusted with the organization of General Fremont’s personal bodyguard of cavalry. (In his address, Lt. Col. Jacobson also spoke of Col. Geza Mihalotzky who organized the company of militia of “Lincoln’s Riflemen of Hungarian origin.” Col. Mihalotzky commanded the 24th Illinois Volunteer Regiment, and distinguished himself in the Battle of Chickamauga and other battles in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.) Speaking of the ambulance, Lt. Col. Jacobson spoke of its great use; and the Medical Corp’s work whose purpose “transcends race, color or creed.” But as he said we can all hope that “the enemy only shall ride in the ambulance.” Thereafter President Junkunc expressed the appreciation of the Hungarian Society for the thoughts expressed by Maj. Gen. Aurand and Lt. Col. Jacobson. Hungarians have not desired publicity but they have done what they thought was their duty to their country — your and my United States. A citation received was read by President Bela B. Junkunc, as follows: “United States Treasury Department — $1785 — In recognition of the patriotic and generous donation made to the United States, this citation is awarded to HUNGARIAN SOCIETY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Given under my hand and seal on January 16, 1943. Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of Treasury.” Among those present at the official presentation and tea included Dr. and Mrs. Bela Balas (Dr. Balas is Resident Physician of the Edgewater Beach), Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Szantay, Mr. and Mrs. Bela B. Junkunc, Joseph C. Canady, John N. Horwath, Joseph B. Mayer, Elmer Szantay, Miss Peggy Richter, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Huzianyi, Dr. Charles Horvath (Cleveland), Miss Sylvia Horvath, Dr. Francis Orosz (Trenton, N. J.), Mrs. Steven R. Horvath, Julius Nagy, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mészáros, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bellon, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Junkunc, Alex Junkunc, Arpad Sipos, Mr. and Mrs. Béla Fuzy, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Szervatzy, Mr. and Mrs. Lorincz, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Butcher, Miss Alice Fuzy, Miss Itza Kiszely, Miss Julia Kiszely and, last but not least, Poet László Szegedy. Verhovayak Lapja----------------------Where Is Our Youth? (Abridged translation of “Hol az Ifjúságunk?” from the Feb. 4th Hungarian issue of the Verhovay Journal, by request of Charles A. Young, secretary of Br. 383, Buffalo, N. Y.) It is regrettable that in the Hungarian American lodges there is a noticable shortage of youth. Some officials are tired of the duties they assumed when they went into office; but there is no one to take over their responsibilities. They complain over and over again that there is no youth to take over their work. Our clubs are new, new strength is needed, and youth has the strength we need. The situation as it exists today is that older officials who are tired of the work and responsibility of carrying on the work of the various branches can not find younger men to take their place. There seems to be a misunderstanding between the older man and the youth in our midst. This condition should not exist at all; for the older ones should realize that their work must be carried on by the younger men; and the youth should realize that the older ones have had more experience in their work and are capable of showing the young men how to carry on the work. Some of the older officials do not work with the young men because they feel superior and do not want any suggestions from the younger men. This is a wrong attitude to take. The youth of America has proved to us that they are capable of coping with any serious situation which may arise. On the other hand, some of the younger men do not like to associate with the older men, claiming their ideas and ways of doing the work is antiquated and should be discarded. The only solution to this problem is that both the older men and the youth in our organization, should forget their personality and buckle down and work for the good of the organization as a whole. Differences of opinions can be ironed out if the older ones and the youth meet on a common ground of tolerance and understanding and work together as one unit, and not as separate beings apart from the rest of the organization. It is true that some of the officials work toward the furtherance of their own little ideas within their branch. But if the youth were to step in and show the older ones where they could put forth more tolerance and understanding and how to bring about a greater degree of harmony, the older men would listen and be glad to give up their positions to the youth who are capable of carrying on the work and plan for greater future expansion. The good leaders are not satisfied with just running the branch smoothly, they want to know that the ones who will take their place in the future are reliable and responsible men; and this is the responsibility of the older men. ATTENTION! All Members of Br. 452, Colliers, W. Va. In accordance with the rules contained in the By- Laws, every member should consider it his duty to see that his monthly dues are in the hands of the Branch Secretary-T reasurer not later than the 20th of each month. If the monthly dues are paid later, they will not be sent to the Home Office until the following momth. No one can expect me to pay two and three month’s dues for them. It is necessary to visit some members two and three times a month in order to collect the monthly dues which causes a waste of time, as well as energy. All members will be supplied with a self-addressed stamped envelope. It is their duty to use this method of paying their monthly dues. It is especially true of those members living at a great distance from the Branch and whom I cannot visit to collect monthly dues owing to the gasoline rationing. The kind and full cooperation of the members will be appreciated. Fraternally yours, DENNIS PALFALVY, Secretary-Treasurer, Branch 452. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WAR STAMP HOLDERS “When you buy me—whether I’m a 10( War Stamp, or one worth 25<f, 50<t, $1, or $5— you do a patriotic service. Your money goes to work for Uncle Sam immediately. “BUT—1 can’t give you any interest on your money until you convert me into a War Bond! “War Bonds pay you $4 for every $3 invested when they mature! Safest investment in the world, too! So—get those Stamp Books filled up. Get your money working for both you and Uncle Sam—by converting Stamps to Bonds as fast as you can!”
