Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)

1943-11-25 / 48. szám

November 25, 1943 THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND------------------------ BRANCH 430 -----------------------­BY P.F.C. WILLIAM C.’KOHUT ____________________________________________________________________________ Verhovay Journal Page 3 A New Arrival and Member September 12, 1943, a happy day for my good friends, Johnny Shimko md ■ his wife, Sara. On this particular day, James Oliver p F C KOH UT Shimko put iu his appearance and decided to remain with us. Jimmy is the Shimko’s second child and second boy. He followed his older brother, Jackie, 2%, into th fold of the Verhovay Frat. Ins. Ass’n on Oct. 19th, when my wife as Secretary of Br. 430 drew up the necessary application for an en­dowment policy. We are happy to welcome young Jimmy into our association and wish to congratu­late both John and Sara Shimko on their recent acquisition. Kovács Lectures in Homestead If you were present at the com­munity town hall meeting held in the Woodlawn School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 4th at 8:30 p.m. you unquestionably heard one of the best speakers and addresses this community has offered its public for quite sometime. Imre Kovács gave an address on the subject of “The Challenge of Be­ing an American.’’ From those who attended, I understand it was great. The talk was both challeng­ing and highly stimulating and brought to the fore much for the public to ponder over. Hos com­ments on “What Are We Fighting For,’’ were especially interesting and timely. Mr. Kovács, at the con­clusion of his address, received considerable applause. Rev. A. Szabó Resigns Kev. A. Szabó of the Hungarian Reformed Church preached his final services on October 24th. He recently announced his resignation to take a pulpit in Perth Amboy, N. J. Rev. Szabó arrived here in June, 1940, and rounded out his third in June of this year. During his brief stay at Homestead he introduced new ideas and put through far-reaching Plans for the benefit of the Congregation. He was a man of high ideals and prin­ciples and maintained them con­tinually. True, there are many who disapprove of a man having such characteristics. Rev. Szabo’s leaving caused re­grets amongst members of the Congregation. The good wishes of many went with him on his new mission to Perth Amboy. The va­cancy caused by his resignation at Homestead is to be filled by Rev Julius Paal of Bethlehem, Pa. Congratulations to the Newly Weds At a very nice ceremony, Eliz­abeth M. Toth of N. Braddock, Pa. was married to T. Sgt. John Black at St. Thomas R. C. Church of Braddock on October 9th at a 10 a. m. nuptial high mass. Mrs. John Repassi served as the bride’s Maid of Honor while John Repassi was the Best Man. Miss Ann Ha­der was a bridesmaid and John Jessup served as Usher. Junior Bridesmaid was our little friend, Margaret Toth. Mr. and Mrs. Jam­es Toth acted as witnesses. Many relatives and friends were an hand to witness the church ceremony. A military touch was added to the wedding inasmuch shifting sand... St. “Drupe” Sipos stationed in Washington, D. c. is spending a furlough at home and 1 bet hes really enjoying it, too • • ■ Received a V-Mail letter a couple of days ago from S. Sgt. Joseph j Chiodo, from somewhere in England . . . -while' home he aided his Father in operating Homestead’s leading shoe repair sil°P . . . now helping to operate one for the Army . . . writes me that Steven Szabó of McClure St is in his company . . . Steve has been in since Feb., 1941 . . . will be eligible soon for a “hash” mark denoting three years service Pfc. Jim Gabocy has been trans­ferred to Camp Atterbury, Indiana his brother, Fred, is now at Miami, Florida at the air cadet school . . . much success to him. . Received my first Christmas greeting card and it came from tar-off Iceland and the sender is Corporal” Johnny Rotz, whose home is in Homeville. His card reads, “From distant shores, I wish to say—May God Bless all—on this Christmas Day” . . . Thanks, John­nie, for your remembrance ... A letter came in from Pvt. Frank, Szappanos, Jr., Camp Croft, South Carolina . . . Frank in civilian life was Director of the WMBJ Hun­garian Radio Hour from Union town, Pa. and enjoyed much success in this position . .. even now he is enjoying succes in his new field be shot a 187 out of 200 points to make Expert in rifle marksman­ship ... I erroneously reported Alex Kardos of McKeesport as be­ing at Ft. Eustis when he is at Ft. Belvoir, Va. So sorry ... Pfc Stephen B. Tusai is on maneuvers in Louisiana. He is the son of Michael B. Tusai, Dis. Organizer for the Hungarian Reformed Fede­ration . . . Cpl. Bill Kulhanek was home recently on a five day fur­lough ... A letter from Bill Ko­­hut from down in Miami, Florida ells me he has been classified as an airplane mechanic and an aerial gunner. And he’s mightly Pleased, says hello to everyone Ernie Ladanyi, i class asks of me to “excuse this writing as this ship of ours is sure bouncing around and it’s tough to write legibly.” Ernie is on one of those ,nvasion boats I believe and it is rough going on one of those ba­bies, also states “want to thank you for the book—English and Hungarian- correspondence diction ary. It sure is a grand little book.” Mighty good of you to write, Er­nie . . . lots of luck to you . . , Talked with Kal Erdeky (Corporal please) this past Monday, Noy. 15th. He is now stationed at the Atlanta Motor Base, Atlanta, Ga. and is enjoying a ten day furlough at home . . . ! * * » PITTSBURGHESQUE “Play, Gypsies, Pla/. . * The Annual Ball held by the Hungarian Professional Society of Pittsburgh in honor of the Officers of the Civil Affairs Training School of the University of Pittsburgh in the Imperial Room, Webster Hall Hotel on Saturday evening, Oct. 30th, was a tremendous success. As evidence of the times, mili­tary uniforms dotted the hall, and they blended rather well with the attractively gowned women and the men in formal attire. The music as the bridegroom was dressed in his military uniform and here and. there in the Church members of the military dotted the ranks of the onlookers. The bride was dress­ed in the customary wedding at­tire and appeared very beautiful. The entire bridal retinue composed a very attractive-scene. Many congratulations and good wishes to T. Sgt. and Mrs. John Black. May your lives be rich and full of those things dear to both of you, and may you both live, prosper and be happy for many years to come. *». News of our Military Men Pvt. Lew Horton writes me from New Orleans, La. that he spent three whole days in the hospital because of a lame dog . . . but all is well again ... I do not believe he fcares for washing clothes . . . listen, “Today is Monday and I had a terrible wash to do. They don’t have a laundry here and we have to do our own and that sure is heck.” . . . Understand Pvt Eddie Rotz of Homeville is now at Chanute Field, 111. and getting along okay . . . The fact that Sgt Steve Black was not required to pay fares on the trolleys in Cleve­land impressed him greatly . .* . he feels this should be copied in our own Pittsburgh . . . This Bill Lewis of W. 15th Avenue, is really a swell fellow . . .ask his Mom He recently sent her $175.00 as a Christmas gift from somewhere in the Solomons. Bill never forgets about his Mom and Dad at home and writes them some very nice letters. He’s been, in the Marines now for quite sometime and his good parents are very anxious to see him soon ... I trust their wish is granted ... A couple of Sundays ago I bumped into an old friend, Cpl. Joe Repassi who was on furlough. He is stationed at Camp Bowie, Texas, and claims it to be a rugged camp . . . Pvt. Elmer J. Mathia has been station ed at Camp Swift, Texas as a member of the Headquarter group ... he hails from Detroit . Haven't heard anything lately from Seaman J-C Class Bob Zelleznick who is somewhere out in the Southwest Pacific and really do­ing a bang-up job. Bob hails from Lincoln Place and has been in the Service for nigh on six months His good Mom and Dad are keep­ing the “home fires burning” for him ... A V-mail letter came in for me recently from Johnny Rotz stationed somewhere in Iceland. He tells me of the changing weath­er experienced there ... in one day it can be a warm, balmy day and later that evening a heavy snowstorm can be experienced . . . Sgt. Mike Molnár spent a short leave at home with his parents and friends recently . . . He’ll be on his way though to his station. Fort Ward, Wash. . . . Frank Kish of Fort Ward, Wash, is now en­joying a furlough at home with his folks on McClure St. . . . Lt. Stephen Gabocy of Munhall, Pa., is now stationed in England and no doubt sizing up the country. . . . The young man with the railroads pinned to his shoulders and collar, Capt. Steve Nemeth is continuing to enjoy the desert country surrounding Camp Haan in California. He must be a real “desert fox” by now, experienced in every phase of the mysterious | wag excellent and the floor just fighting that takes place iuj the right. Those who danced the char­das, waltz and other favorites will gladly attest to the grand time en-1 joyed by all. It was a grand affair and the honors go to Mrs. Joseph Bercsi, Mr. TJéza Foley and other members of the entertainment com­mittee. They really did a swell job. I’ll just picture myself back at the dance, standing alongside of a table with my dear wife. In glanc­ing here and there I can pick out a few of the personalities present They include, Mr. and Mrs. John Olesch and their charming daugh­ter, Dr. William Gosztonye, Mr. Antal Valy, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeBoth, Mr. and Mrs. Goza Fo­ley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mihok, the Erdeky sisters, Helen and Margit, Dr and Mrs. Miklós Hetenyi, Bela Karlovitz, Miss Mary Kriszan, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sarody, Mr. and Mrs. Coloman Revesz, Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeMarkus and daughter, Mrs. Cregory Zatkovich, Miss Sara Masz­­tics, Mrs. Joseph Bercsi, Mr. and Mrs. L. Diera, Sgt. Stephen Black, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Agardy, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Forbath, Mr., and Mrs. Alex Dzubay, Dr. Stephenie Sebestyen, Mr. and Mrs. Aksel Eld, Miss Mészáros, Mr. Theodore Zsamboky, his son, Andrew, and his attractive twin daughters, Lu­cille and Mary Ann, Mr. and Mrs. B. Kurjack, Miss Emma Phillips, and many others whose names I do not recall at this writing. Our Actuary A Navy Man Mr. Gilbert Bassler, Actuary of -he Verhovay Association for the past eight or nine years, left re­cently for the U. S. Navy. His de­parture was difficult to take but Our Government has first call on jur services and there lies the jtory. He handled the affairs of our association very capably and efficiently during his long associa­tion with the Verhovay and we all wish him much success in his new indertaking. Congratulations, Mr. Revesz The Pennsylvania Fraternal Con. gress in session at Philadelphia recently, re-elected our mutual friend and Supreme Auditor, Colo­man Revesz, as a member of the executive committee. We are happy to note this development and wish to compliment Mr. Re vesz. upon his re-election to this high post. UNITED WAR FUND NEWS It looks as if winter is really here. Those coats and shoes and things Russian War Relief has been collecting must come in very handy. Imagine a Rus­sian blizzard without good warm shoes and gloves! Imagine a Russian blizzard! Speaking of Russia — every item shipped to the Soviet Union by Russian War Relief bears a tag with the American flag and an inscription in Russian informing the recipient that the article comes from an American. Data from the United Seamen’s Service shows that 49.5 per cent of all merchant seamen are 35 years old or more. The number of seamen 55 years old or more comes to 7-5 per cent. ’ From this it looks as if the Merchant Marine has the highest age level of any of our fighting forces. In England clothes rationing has cut clothing expenditures in the past 2 years $2,400,000,000. This is enough to buy 15 battleships, 50 cruisers, 130 de­stroyers and 8 aircraft carriers. I’ve often wondered how the statisticians manage to figure these things, but I’m willing to take their word for it. Always the next time you buy a new hat it’s something to think about. In Czechoslovakia only 5,000 young people out of a population of 8,000,000 are permitted by the Nazis to attend high school. Ap­parently education is being rationed too. If you really want to know what inflation is like consider Belgium. There a three cent chocolate bar costs 65 cents; pork is $9.30 a pound; butter, when there is any, runs about $10.60 a pound; coffee, $17.50 a pound, and a man’s suit which normally would be $40 sells for $230. DELAY NO LONGER in GETTING YOURSELF INSURED because LIFE IS SO VERY UNCERTAIN HELP FINISH THE JOB V

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