Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)

1943-03-25 / 12. szám

March 25, 1943 Page 3 Verhovayak Lapja Branch 96 — Chicago, ill. Echoes from Lorain—Branches 372 and 17 “Where Coal and Iron Meet" At the regular meeting of Branch 96, held Friday, March 12th, Stephen Uhlean, Chairman of the Entertainment committee, announced that the Valentine Dance, held on Saturday, February 13th, was a financial Success. He expressed his thanks to the members for their co­operation; and especially to the women, Mrs. Frank László, Mrs. Charles Bako and Mrs. Alex Szakacs, who prepared sand­wiches, coffee, and cake for the guests. $25.00 from the final proceeds of the dance, was voted by the members to be donated to the American Red Cross. Mr. John Matanyi, Treasurer an­nounced that Branch 96 purchased an additional $200.00 worth of Series “G” War Savings Bonds and now, have a total of $600.00 worth of Bonds in our treasury. Mr. Denes Gyerko, won the $1.00 that is awarded at each meeting to the lucky mem­ber whose name is drawn from among those present. Mr. George Toth, District Manager, announced that Louis Sabo handed in his resignation as Local Organizer for Branch 96. Due to his new venture into a business of his own, he would not find time to devote to this very important position of securing new members for Branch 96. Mr. Toth asked mem­bers and officers of the meeting to give Mr. Sabo an honorable mention in the minutes for the very good work he performed in behalf of our organization. This may sound as if I am boasting, for you must have guessed that Louis Sabo is my husband, but I believe in giving credit where credit is due. During the course of his work as local organizer, he signed 120 Junior members and 95 Senior members for Branch 96. Thirty five of these Junior members he transferred to the Senior Branch when they reached the age of sixteen, crediting him with se­curing 130 new senior members for Branch 96. In October of 1938 he received the title of “Appreciated” for outstanding work performed in behalf of Verhovay. Mr. Sabo cherishes the document and medal that came with the title and never fails to show it to his friends. Some times I feel that I have a share in this citation, that was given Ijim, for the many lonely evenings us • wives of Local Organizers must endure while our husbands are out scouting for new Verhovay business. Nevertheless, it is gratifying to know that one is contributing towards the growth of an organization such as ours. But the tables have turned in our household after deciding that “what was sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander”. I, too, became active in Lodge work, so put my hat and coat on, went here and there; and now hubby stays home and I go about Lodge and War Bond business. However, in the end, it all works out for the best. Mr. John Matanyi, treasurer of Branch 96, was elected to succeed Louis Sabo and it will be up to him to see that the membership of Branch 96 grows. In order to enlighten his work, members are asked to co-operate by notifying him of any new prospects in your family or among your friends. You can reach him by phone, Pullman 9381, or through mail, 10123 Yale Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. You can be sure, Mr. Matanyi will appreciate your co-operation. Two feminine names will be added to the Honor Roll — Serv­ice Flag that bears the names of twenty six Branch 96 members. Rose Kardols is a member of the Mounted Order of Guards; which she informs me, is a Branch of the WAAC’S and Helen Feleki, who was inducted into the WAVES, left for Smith College in Massachusetts, March 12 to start training. This week’s local papers carried the name of Elmer Feleki, Helen’s brother, another member who’s name will be added to our Honor Roll. Another knot of fratemalism between two Verhovays branches will be tied tighter, when the Verhovay bowling teams of Milwaukee meet down the lanes with the Bowling teams of Branch 96, at the Palace Bowling lanes, 111th and Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Definite date has not been set at the time of this writing; however, we sincerely hope they can come on Sunday, March 28th, since meat rationing is going into effect Monday, March 29th, would like to return the hospitality that Milwaukee showed us last year when we visited them. Our members and bowlers are looking forward to this annual occasion of meeting our Milwaukee friends down the bowling lanes and afterwards having dinner together. Mrs. Margaret Willey, talented pianist, who is always ready and willing to arrange little programs for get-to-gethers in West Pull­man, discovered that we have a Prima Donna in our midst; she is none other than our own Irene Balia, Secretary of the Verhovay Ladies Auxiliary. The Hun­garian American Citizen’s Club, held a Pre-lenten dance at Prokop’s Hall on Saturday, March 6th, the program consisted of amateur talent and, lo! and be­hold, our own Irene won first prize in the singing contest. She sang Hungarian songs. Now that she has been discovered and has made her debut, she will he called upon again and again to sing at other affairs. Irene Bankó, newly elected President of the Verhovay Ladies Auxiliary, is taking her work quite seriously; from all indica­tions the Auxiliary will do bigger and better things this year than during the past two years of its existence. Irene is Mr. John Szalancy, our Supreme Treas­urer’s niece, and good leadership runs in the family. Although I am not reporter for the Auxiliary, I would like to invite Verhovay and Auxiliary members to be sure and attend the next Auxiliary meeting on Friday, April 2nd. We will celebrate our second anniversary and a special treat is in store for all who attend. This will be guest day, also. Bring a guest or more with you. Don’t forget the time and place: Friday, April 2, 8:00 P. M., at Prokop’s Hall. Jolán Lucas (The Ferret). It is wonderful that you have such splendid co-operation and har­mony among members and officers of your Branch. Keep up the good work for Verhovay, and do no permit anything to destroy that faith and under­standing you now have in one another. The drive to raise $40,000,000.00 in War Bonds to replace the U.S.S. Chicago cruiser that was sunk by our enemies in January, will close on Sunday, March 28th. The Treasury Department has secured a ONE HOUR radio program for the Hungarian Group, of the Chicago and Cook County War Savings Staff on Radio Station W.B-B.M. in the Wrigley Building in Chicago on Saturday, March 27 th from 2:00 until 3:00 P. M. Those who purchased bonds for the cruiser from members of the Hun­garian Group, can have an admission ticket to the pro­gram. If you cannot attend, by all means tune in on your radio for one hour of Hungarian en­tertainment. (See me for your War Savings Bonds and Stamps.) Fraternally, MRS. LOUIS SABO, Secretary Br. 96.------------------v-----... - -NOTICE Branches 361 and 366 Cleveland, Ohio All members of Branches 361 and 366, who have sons serving in the armed forces, please send their names and military addresses to the secretary of their respective branch. These names will be placed on an honor roll.-------------------v------------------­NOTICE Branch 14 Cleveland, Ohio All members of Br. 14, who have sons in the armed forces, please send me their names and military ad­dresses. We have an honor roll and would like to place the names of all our boys who are in the Serv­ice, on this roll. Fraternally, LOUIS VASSY, 12511 Benwood Ave. Cleveland, Ohio. -----------V----------­POOR RULE Dinocan: “I’ve eaten meat all my life and I’m as strong as an ox.” Dzudi: “That’s funny. I’ve al­ways eaten fish and yet I can’t swim a stroke.” Word comes to us from North Africa via letter from one Lorain Staff Sgt. Alex Rose who tells his own story of how he was injured in action in North Africa but adds that he’s “okay now, so don’t worry.” He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rose, 1532 E. 31st-ct, who was reported “wounded in ac­tion” last month in a telegram from the war department to his parents. The letter came to Lorain this week was from other relatives in Detroit to whom Sgt. Rose had written. Sgt. Rose’s letter was written Feb. 12. “I don't know exactly how to write this,” Sgt. Rose wrote. “It was on Feb. 4 and Fritzie (soldier slang for Germans) was raiding us for the third time that day. “My buddy and I were banging away at them from a half-track with a 50 cal. m-gun, when one of the so and so’s dropped an egg almost in our laps. “Result, a torn right leg for my buddy, a piece of shrapnel in the back of my head which knocked me cold, and a couple of very small pieces in my back which the doc says I’ll have to carry around the rest of my days. “I’m okay now, so don’t worry. Our company knocked three of the Dutchmen out of the sky. My buddy and I are going to get the Purple Heart and that makes me feel good”. Sgt. Rose expressed deep concern over his parents’ finding out about his injuries and was emphatic in his declaration that he has recovered completely. The letter from the Detroiters, containing the excerpts from the Lorain soldier’s letter, was re­ceived this week by Mr. and Mrs. A1 Rose, Stop 46 Broadway. Sgt. Rose has been serving in an armored force unit and has been in Africa since last Novem­ber. He entered the army in February, 1941, and was among the troops in the big African invasion of last November. Sgt. Rose is well known among Hungarians and Verhovayans here. In behalf of the Lorain Hungarians and members of both Branches of the Verhovay lodge, we wish to congratulate Sgt. Rose on his fortunate narrow escape from more serious injury. The 95th anniversary of Hun­garian independence was observed in Lorain Sunday, March 14th with the purchase of $3,550 worth of war bonds at a rally held in the Hungarian Reformed church auditorium. Lodges of the nationality group had previously announced the purchase of $19,000 in bonds. March 15 on the calendar in Hungary compares in importance with July 4th in America. Included in Sunday’s program were addresses by Mayor Harry G. Van Wagnen, Rev. D. Bodor and Rev. Fr. S. Petrick. A greeting from Congressman Ed Rowe, who was unable to at­tend, was read. Members of the bond com­mittee were John Lasco, Louis Bodnar and John Kovács. Pro­gram was arranged by Joseph Grunda, Frank Pogacs, Carl Elek, John Vayda, Alex ' Mraz, Paul Horvath, Mrs. Molnár, Mrs. M. Smith and D. Balasz. Master of ceremonies was John Tomka. Many outstanding Verhovay members who helped forward this all important independence day, were in the vast audience. Pvt. Joseph Futo, Jr., was at home on a ten-day furlough. So also is his brother, Pvt. Frank A. Futo. They arrived here on Friday and Thursday, res­pectively, called home by the death on Monday, March 8, of their mother, Mrs. Joseph Futo, Stop 7, N. Ridge-rd. The funeral services were delayed until they reached home. Their trips re­quired four days. Pvt. E. R. Zolnai has been promoted to private first class and is attending non-commis­sioned officer’s School at Camp Van Dorn, Miss., in the machine gun section of the weapons platoon. Pfc. Zolnai is the son of Mrs. S. C. Zolnai; and husband of Lois Zolnai, 1104—12th Street. Fraternally, ALEXANDER C. PETHO. ONE WAY TO BRAND HIM ”7 Jo*» HubfM--------o ______ ■■■ tg--------imi1 -i .. ■.■"jar1“

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