Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)

1944 / Verhovay Journal

Page 6 Verhovay Journal February 10, 1944 THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND PITTSBURGH SCENES: The Hungarian Professional So­ciety at its Ja­nuary m e e ting, Saturday even­ing, January 29, 1944, presented an excellent pro­gram to a most appreciative audi­ence. The Hon Blair F. Gunther, Pittsburgh civic leader and Judge of the County Court of Allegheny County, de­livered a talk on “Post War Pro­blems in Europe,” a subject most timely and vital. That his talk was of interest and importance to his audience could very easily be discerned from the number of questions and thoughts it brought forth. The second half of the program was monopolized by Miss Hencz, wiio, incidentally, is an accom­plished young pianist of Hunga­rian parentage and a true artist As soloist, she featured Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 and Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 10. Her contribution to the evening’s program v. as extremely well re­ceived. Mrs Joseph DeBoth was Hos­tess for the evening, and upon completion of the meeting and program supervised the serving of refreshments to the members and guests present. A FRIIEND RETURNS Several weeks ago, an old friend and fearless leader in American Hungarian activities, Dr. John J. Sebast'an, returned to the Pitts­burgh district from Waynesville, North Carolina. He had spent sometime in that neighborhood but, no doubt, was happy to be back home. Dr. Sebastian is well remem­bered for his untiring and unsel­fish efforts in behalf of the Hun­garian Professional Society during the early years of its organiza­tion. For several years, he guided the destinies of this noteworthy group and helped lay the founda­tion of a highly successful under­taking. MILITARY VIEWS: Word reaches me that our good friend and ex-movie producer, Kal Erdeky, has finally turned up in the Hawaiian Islands . . . Kal done quite a bit of globe­trotting back in 1937 and 1938, but it seems as though he’ll ec­lipse those accomplishments with ease . . . thanks to Uncle Sam. . . . Aviation Cadet Eugene Kon­­dis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kondis of 21st Avenue, Munhall, was home several weeks ago for a short stay . . . surely did en­joy being home . . his first trip home since entering the Service some ten months ago or more. . . . Pvt. Julius Orosz, son 'oi Mr. and Mrs. J. Orosz of Whitaker, writes me a letter from the Ale­utian Islands and says, “This is­land is practically all mountains, no trees, but plenty of snow. We live in Pacific Huts, 14 men to a hut. We have electric lights, and oil stove, and a cot to put our sleeping bag on. You should see me in my “Parka.” They made sure we would be warm up here. Our trip up here was very nice. We only had two days oi bad weather. They had to be Xmas Eve and Xmas Day. The;, don’t know what the words beer, whiskey and women mean ui here. Now and then a quari wanders in off one of the boat. BRANCH 430 BY P.F.C. WILLIAM C. KOHUT for $100.00 or so. Can you ima­gine anyone paying that much for a quart.” (No, I can’t Julius!) Quite interesting these remarks of Julius . . . and some people complain about the inconveni­ences caused by this War . . . My good friend, Pfc- Jim Gabocy, of the Margaret Street, Munhall, Gabocy’s, is now overseas . . • or on his way shortly I believe. . . . Corporal John S. Popely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pop­ely, 127—18th Ave., Munhall, has been overseas twenty months and is now stationed in Algiers. He’d better not meet up with a Shiek’s daughter or else he’ll make _ a Hungarian miss very unhappy back home . . . An airmail letter in from S 1/C Robert Zelleznick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Zelleznick of Lincoln Place, states, “I have just returned from the invasion of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands You probably heard something of it. I’m not kidding, Bill, when I say, God bless our Marines.” Bob surely has been around—es­pecially in the Pacific Area . . • Mike and Daniel Kontra of Whit­aker, are also sharing the honors nowadays . . . Mike, with the military police unit, went through the Tunisian and Sicilian cam­­pagins. He has been abroad for fifteen months and is now rest­ing at a Camp in North Africa . . . Dan, an infantryman, over­seas nine months in the Pacific Area, has seen plenty of action and I understand is sending home a captured Jap battle standard. May God watch over our boys on our distant battle fronts. IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS The date, March 15th, has been universally celebrated by all Hungarian communities as “Free­dom Day.” Here in these United States it has been observed throughout the land. In our own community, this celebration has not been held during the past few years due to lack of coopera­tion amongst our Hungarian lead­ers and a disinterested attitude- I trust that my good friends will be equal to the task this year and arrange an appropriate program. Other communities seem equal to the task, why not Homestead. * * * The Christmas remembrance sent out by the Verhovay Associa­tion to all of the boys in the ser­vice was greatly appreciated Many letters have been received by the officers from the boys stationed throughout the world telling of their immense satisfac­tion upon being so remembered Yes, Our Association thinks of its boys, and the boys think of . it—-and well, too! * * * In practically all Hungarian communities where Hungarian Churches of various denomina­tions are being supported, one will find the minister or priest a man who speaks, reads and writes the Hungarian language well. This condition is as it should be, because under these favorable conditions, the Church will thrive and progress. However, I watch with immense alarm the deter­ioration of a nice, small Hunga­­ian Church in Munhall, Pa., be­cause of a lack of these condi­tions. I trust in the future those in positions of power will aid in emedying this unfortunate con­dition. No fault can be found ir blame attributed to those re­placed in parishes such as the one mentioned, except their fail­ure to speak the tongue of the parishioners. * * * It would not surprise me much if at one of the future Director’s meetings, the discussion centered around the extension of insurance service to Verhovay members and others. Accident and Health Pro­tection, Hospitalization, Protection and Accident Protection might be a few of the new services under consideration for future offering. A progressive organization need be on the alert nowadays for new ideas, plans, and services. I be­lieve our Verhovay Association can be classified as such. * * * In July of 1937, I shoved off for Europe and Hungary with the Verhovay Tourists. Amongst our group was a young lady, Miss Mary Rose Blasius, from Connec­ticut. She was overjoyed at this travel opportunity and claimed it to be one of the happiest days of her life. But I noted recently that Mary Blasius once again em­barked on a long voyage, the day she did embark on this voyage could easily be termed the hap­piest day of her life—her wed­ding day! Mary Rose Blasius was married to Dr. Leonard George Ginger oi Chicago on Saturday, the 18th of December, 1943, at St. Patrick’s Church in New Ha­ven, Connecticut. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr Naci Chamerda, of Brooklyn, N. Y., while her twin sister, Miss Catherine Blasius was her. Maid of Honor. The bride wore a white satin bridal gown and lace veil and carried white roses, while the Maid of Honor wore an ice blue satin gown and carried red roses. The young couple are making their home in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Ginger is engaged in research work at Northwestern University at Evanston. * * * The consolidating of organiz­ing detail among fewer organ­izer is a step that has its ad­vantages and possibly disadvant­ages. I trust the former outweighs the later. When an organizer is given more territory, he often­times finds it impossible to con­centrate long enough in any one spot but must continually move around his stamping ground. While on the other hand, an or­ganizer with greater territory to work might find it possible to systematically work his territory and bring about increased results. * * * If ever I organize a club or society and there is need for a treasurer, I’ll call on my good friend, Mr. Joseph Bercsi. As treasurer for the Hungarian Pro­fessional Society, Mr. Bercsi has done an outstanding job and the treasury needs additional guards. What amazes me is that he still retains the friendship of the mem­bers after helping them keep up­­to-date in the payment of their membership dues! ARE YOU AWARE that the longer YOU PUT OFF INSURING YOUR LIFE the more IT WILL COST YOU presentatives of Christ who are IIIIIIIUItlllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllK'lll VERHOVAVY LADIES’ BR. 361 HAVE SUCCESSFUL SUPPER The Verhovay Ladies’ Branch 361, Cleveland, Ohio, had a suc­cessful supper, Sunday evening, January 23rd, 1944. This was a joint supper for it was given to honor the people who worked and helped make our customary an­nual “Widows’ Ball” a huge suc­cess and our newly-elected presi­dent, Mrs. Andrew Kocsis want­ed to treat her fellow-officers.. The supper was a great suc­cess and everyone had a wonder­ful time. Mrs. Kocsis thanked all the workers who helped with the arrangements for the supper; and she greeted her feilow officers and asked all to cooperate to make the events of the coming year as successful. Mrs. Veszi greeted the guests, and in the name of the officers, promised Mrs. Kocsis the cooperation and help she will need to make the year a successful one. Mrs. Z. Kadar, our honorary president, praised all the members present for their good work, and pledged her help to all for the coming year. Mrs. K. Kolozsvary, as Treasurer, gave the report on the financial success of the “Widows’ Ball.” Mrs. Louis Veszi gave a short summary of the successful work the Ladies’ Branch is do­ing, and also praised the Branch as the only Verhovay Branch in Cleveland carrying on the tradi­tional social life of the great Ver­hovay society. Mr. Muzslay, of the Szabadság, closed the speech-mak­ing by pledging his help to Branch No. 361 in any way pos­sible. Those present were: Mr. Joseph Muzslay, Mrs. Louis Veszi, Mrs. Zsigmond Kadar, Mrs. Martin Stashed, Mrs. Stephen Szabó, Mrs- John Phan, Mrs. Kalman Kolos­­vary, Mrs. Joseph Domokos, Mrs. Andrew Kondás, Rose Wächter, Bela Bertalan, Arpad Revay, Mrs. Louis Veszi, Susanna Ocverak. Mrs. Peter Detki, Mrs. Zsig­mond Orosz, Anna Laczko, Mary Gibbons, Anna Francsak and Mrs. Stephen Nehez. Our two good helpers of the past, could not help this year, because of ill health. But they deserve honorable mention for the good work they have done in the past, they are—Mary Knill and Mrs. Stephen Merk. Fraternally, Mrs. M. Vassy. iiiimiiiimmiimmmmmmmiimifi Clock of Destruction IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Local newspapers in most com­munities during bond drives, Red Cross and Community Chest cam­paigns and similar activities, pro­minently display a clock or other devices to measure the success of the effort. As the hand swings nearer and nearer to the goal, a sense of pride sweeps through the town. This same measuring device could well be used for another purpose. The National Board of Fire Underwriters announces monthly fire losses for the na­tion. In the first ten months of the current year the staggering total of $300,872,000 has been reached—which is only slightly below the total reported for the entire year 1942. A large part of that three­­hundred-million-dollar loss was in war plants and related indus­tries. The direct loss of life in the concerns where fires occurred was bad enough. But that shrinks to insignificance when compared to the larger loss on the battlefront resulting from impaired war pro­duction. * If the people of every com­munity had before their eyes a constant reminder of the penalty of indifference to preventable fire, perhaps it would engender a new degree of caution in the individual. It would help it a “clock of destruction” could be posted for all to see. As fire loss­es rose, the hand would revolve, pointing to the price in life and property which the community was paying for its carelessness. As the silent, accusing finger turned to higher figures, week after week, the lesson which fire authorities sought to pound into public consciousness might begin to take effect. It is a simple les­son: Fire prevention begins at home—with the individual. Until we learn this lesson, the nation’s fire bill cannot be fully con­trolled. FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Sol HER IRISH-OUR THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION AT CHICAGO, (MM I K„ 1940) FOUND ABRAHAM LINCOLN DECLINING THE NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT. LINCOLN'S WIFE SO HARANGUED HIM, THAT IN ORDER To,,PLEASE HER- HE ACCEPTED/ FITZS/MMONTTR/MMm! BOB FITZSIMMONS WAS SAVED FROM A KNOCKOUT JUST BEFORE THE REFEREE WAS ABOUT TO COUNT lO- HIS SECOND, JOE CHOVNSKI, TAPPED THE BELL. FITZSIMMONS WAS REVIVED IN THE INTERIM — AND WON / BARBER SOL SAYS' MAC ARTHUR SAID THE PHILIPPINES WILL SEE HIM SOON BV EVERY MEANS. 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