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

1943-07-29 / 30. szám

July 29, 194$ THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND----------------------— BRANCH 430 -----------------------­_______________ Verhovayak Lapja Page 5 PITTSBURGHESQUE: As I wrote in my last column two weeks ago, the V e r h o v ay Associat ion scored a defi nite triumph in their recent Pvt. Kohut publication ot an American-Hungarian and Hongarian-American dictionary and letter-writing aid. The popularity of this publication has been so great that the entire supply has been exhausted and written requests for them con­tinue to pour into, the Home Office. In a recent conversation I had with one of the supreme officers, I was told that an order was being placed for several thousand and that the dictionaries should be available within a matter of a week or two. The Verhovay Association has without question done far more to aid its members and friends of Hungarian parentage as well as others than any other organiza­tion of its kind. This free distribution of the dictionary is further proof of its leadership amongst the big Hungarian Fraternal Societies. HAZELWOOD CONFAB Into the Hazelwood district and the Verhovay Hungarian Home poured the delegates to the District Session this past Sunday, July 11th; some came from the coal fields while others were from neighboring cities and towns. The meeting as I understand it was a complete success and Brother John Sabo guided very capably the proceedings throughout. We were represented by two of our good members, Mrs. Geo. Robertson and Bert Priam. Needless to «ay, they performed quite well. Out of the overproduction of words and speeches at this meeting much good was salvaged, and these various points will be presented at the National Con­vention in September, 1943. The three Verhovay members who have been selected for the all­­tmportant task of representing and fighting for the interests of District 32 are, John Sabo, Andrew Fay-Fisher and Miss Emma Phillips. It’s quite.a lineup and I’m sure they will do their 6hare towards upholding the vital Interests of the younger genera­tion at this Convention. Just a week or so ago I was «pending a few moments in the dayroom when suddenly my attention was attracted by a young soldier who had a deep suntan. He happened to come up to whére I was sitting and innocently I remarked to him, “My what a nice suntan you have soldier.” I was truly rebuffed and embarrassed when he answered, “This isn’t a suntan, it’s my natural color; I'm an Indian.” Well, I’ll be more careful in the future ... A1 Goydan of McKeesport is With the Armored Division at Camp Campbell, Kentucky . . . Aluminum pitchers used for storing tea for general con­sumption must hold forty to fifty good, cupsfull.., they’re big «nough to put * small porker BY Pvt. WILLIAM C. KOHUT into ... a soldier gets 1.12 oz. butter each day. In comparison with civilian food consumption, soldier eats 5Vz lbs. of food against less than 4 lbs. for civilians. Favorite drink nowadays is iced tea with iced cocoa running a close second . . . soldiers for some unknown reason eat more heartily on cloudy days . . . guest houses for visitors are maintained here at Fort Meade and the guest houses are really excellent. They possess all facilities that could be desired. The only drawback in sleeping at the guest house might come from being awakened by the shrill blasts played at revilliere . . . and don’t forget, lights out at 9 P. M. . . . Camp Crowder, Mo. is one camp where considerable driving takes place... but wait, don’t misunderstand me, not driving of automobiles but the driving of golf balls . . . there is a good driving range where a club and a bucket of 35 balls are available for 15 cents . . . The Stage Door Canteen has the most unusual cover charge of any night club in the business . . . you have to be covered with a uniform to get in. Word from Alaska is that Saturday night baths there require guts, plus fanaticism . . . the bath tub is 18 inches high and 10 in diameter . . . when shipped there it contained powdered milk . . . some still clings to the inside of the can . . . must be some ordeal. Met Dave Tomor of Swissvale the other day . , . married Betty Hegedűs of Rankin, Pa. some two years ago . . . he’s a proud papa of a nice baby boy . . . worked at A & P in Swissvale before induction in June . . . says hello to all . . . Bert Nagy moving right along . . . has been Staff Sergeant for past four months . . . and recently assigned to position of Sgt. Major of cadets . . . more responsibilities. Nice going, Bert . . . Capt. Stephen Ne­meth is seeing quite a bit of the Californian desert nowadays... should be called “Nemeth, The Desert Fox.” Sounds dramatical, yes? your correspondent hopes recently was taken ill and hospitalized from May 24th to July 1st. He was honorably discharged vn July 8th of this year. The understanding at Ver­hovay was that his position would await him but for patriotic reasons he has no thoughts of returning to Ver­hovay but is going directly into war work. During the year that he did spend in the Army, Albert became acquainted with all phases of Army life and was subjected to the most gruelling training including amongst others the difficult and hair-raising infiltration course. A1 and I spent the last evening together here at Ft. Meade and had dinner together. I happened to be on duty when A1 stopped in to see me but 1 shortly excused myself and spent the remainder of the evening with him. At 10:45 P. M. and II P. M. of that last evening together, the mournful notes of Taps sounded and made him very sad. It called to his mind the year just passed and all that he had undergone . . . the numerous associations, travels that famed Army Chow, and the wearing of the “khaki.” Ah, what recollections he must have had . . . and then taps were over, but those mournful notes will haunt him for quite some­time. Much success to you Albert, from the bottom of my heart! Your leaving has once again put me into the orphan dass but I’ll think of you often IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS to be able to present his military cut inthe next issue... never did caremuch for having pictures taken. . . but “I done got it took” andthat’s that. More of “ArmyChow” next ALBERT JOZIK My friends and fellow cor­respondents will all recall Albert and his work at the Home Office in connection with the Journal. We all agree that he completed his work in masterful fashion and was really "on the Ball” as they say it here in the Army. Now I have a short story to tell about Albert, one that will interest all of his friends everywhere. He was inducted into the Service July 6th, 1942 and has now left the Service on July 8th, 1943. AI started out at Ft. Meade, went to Camp Lee, Va., attended Univ. of Mississippi and ended up with the Quarter­master Corps at Ft. Meade. He was trained as an Advanced Army Administrator and here The Ferret Sez (Continued from Page 2) How’s about a trube, Bill and nothing’s happened to date. Word reaches me that many of the District Sessions have okayed Convention plans. Therefore, we must all look forward to the coming meeting with some in­terest. True it won’t be the first Convention held during wartime but then again the pressure under which it will be held will be intense. To the young women and men who will represent the youth at the Con­vention I want to say “Get in there and fight for the young people, and demand your share of responsibilities.” We all did not have the same thoughts on this coming Convention, but now we must put -aside our views and become one strong body, and work for the common good. If at all possible I would like to see John Sabo’s suggestion for a short Convention followed . . , limit it to a week but during that week work hard and accomplish much. That’s the real determining factor of a group anxious to get ahead. As far as women are concerned, we will have some efficient representatives there and I trust they will find it possible to work together for the common good. HOW ABOUT THE AMERICAN­­HUNGARIAN FEDERATION? Even today some members of our great organization are advocating the severance of our ties with the American-Hun­garian Federation. I for one wish to censure such thoughts because they are not well­­founded, Our adherence to Scribe — let’s forget petty arguments and concentrate on “after the war” interest in Ver­hovay life which can be solved at the coming Convention? Have to pat you on the back for keeping in constant touch with your branch and for your continued writing, Bill. From what my 30 odd correspondents tell me, it’s a jump from Reveille to Taps with you boys and girls. To have enough ambition left at the end of such hard days sug­gests plenty of the well-known “guts” and deserves credit. Good going, fella, you’ll be a Ver­hovay Director yet! * * * Phew, after that workout, I haven’t enough room to give you inside dope on summer vacations during war time. But let me tell you something, it’s always a morale builder to spend three months at a Lake, and during war time and food shortages, I can assure you it’s doubly refreshing — especially to Mr. Ferret, who is a very busy and valuable man at the Bomber Plant. I expect my three men and myself will be fit to go ahead with war work, school, and my futile (according to Bill Kohut) interest in Verhovay work, when September rolls around. I can well imagine my pals, Johnny “dirk” Phillips, and Sgt. John “Shadow” Jer­­kovich, and Cpl. Mike Szopo, being highly amused at our petty troubles, but I’ll bet two bits it does their morale a world of good to know that they are not forgotten by us who have to carry on for them. Our first summer branch activity was a huge success — weiner roast, swimming, “szalonna sütés”, and everything that goes with relaxing at the Lake. President John Fisher and Family, Mary Fisher, Mrs. Mary Horvath, Daniel Robb, and Mrs. Samuel Tcth, who came out of hiding and had the time of her life playing like a kid in the water, Mary Kuritar, Michael Kuritar, Rose Horvath from Branch 356, (who bowls with the girls next season) had the time of their lives. Four carloads of mem­bers — Fisher had it all fixed With the proprietor of the Ter minal Recreation to bring a gang of girls out, but I guess their dates were more important. Next event rolls off on Sunday, August 15. No excuses this time, you laggards! What ever happened to our Detroit River cruise? Nicholas Horvath was to be Chairman in charge of that affair, but How’s about someone jerking the kid into action? His number is VInewood 1-8252. Frank Rakoczy’s picture which was in a recent issue of the Journal had the inscription under it, that he belonged to Branch 36. Let it be known that Frank has been a member of Branch 429 of Dearborn, for at least 6 years. Did you folks know that Albert J. Jozik is medically discharged from the army? He’s going into war work “for the duration”. I, personally, am very glad to hear the news. We need more civilians to go into defense work. Did you know that before Albert joined Uncle Sam’s great army, he began courting Margaret Vargo, one of our faithful con­tributors — Verhovay Editor Courts Verhovay Contributor, could have been the by-word. Maybe Albert will begin his articles for the Journal again. So long for now, and thanks Johnny “Dirk” Phillips, for your latest letter — very enlightening and chock-full of interest. Thanks for all the tips. Do you like the Journal better now?---------------V---------------­WHAT IS LIFE INSURANCE this national body is of utmost importance to all of us. The unity which has come about through the organization of the American-Hungarian Federation is unique in the history of American-Hungarians. This unity must be maintained at all costs and much will rest on the shoulders of the younger genera­tion in seeing that this condition continues and reaffirmation should be openly made of our allegiance to this organization. HDQ. CO. 1302d S.U.R. C. Ft. Geo. G.Meade, Maryland July 14. 1943. Life Insurance is a contract whereby one party undertakes to compensate another against loss by unforeseen events; it is a premium paid for insuring. This is what the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association does; insures its members so that when disaster strikes the mem­ber, his family will not be left destitute. It is a pathetic sight indeed, to witness that family when illness disables the head of the home. Often, the wife and mother is needed at home to look after her ailing husband and take care of the small children, too young to look after themselves. Kindly neighbors can help much, but they can not help pay the doctor bills or buy groceries. And food is an im­portant item on the sick man’s formula. If he can not have the proper nourishment and care, his recovery will be delayed. How wonderful to be abla to rely on a sick benefit at a time when most needed! Truly, it is a blessing, for it relieves the financial strain on the famUy purse, and the husband and father can convalesce in peace, without having to worry about bills adding up, that will force him to deny many necessities in order to meet these obligations. With peace of mind he can regain strength much more rapidly, and his restoration to health will be more complete, than if his mental ability is used in unnecessary worrying. Fortunate, indeed, is the man with foresight, who can look ahead and think ahead. He carries life insurance with a sick benefit that will carry him through periods when he is unable to take care of his financial problems. Buy War Bonds

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