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

1944 / Verhovay Journal

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Verhovay Journal

They Gave Their Lives ...

73. PFC. EDWARD T. LLOYD 74. PAUL TOTH

Branch 174, of Scranton, Pa., has 61 soldier members. The first among them to pay the Supreme Sacrifice was Marine PFC. Edward T. Lloyd, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lloyd, of 809 Main St., Dickson City, Pa., who was killed in action in the South Pacific area on an indisclosed date according to the communication received by the parents from the Navy Department.

A graduate of Dickson City High School and a member of St. Thomas Church, Pfc. Lloyd enlisted in the marine corps in December, 1943 and trained at Parris Island, S. C., Camp Lejeune, New River, N. C., and San Diego, Cal., before going overseas in April. He was formerly employed by the Remington Arms Co., Bridgeport, Conn. He was well known in bowling circles as a member of the Tower’s Recreation team of Dickson City.

Pfc. Edward Lloyd comes from a Verhovay family of 13 members of which all belong to our organization. Besides his parents he is survived by five brothers and five sisters.

Pfc. Edward T. Lloyd is the 20th Verhovayan to lose his life on the Japanese front.

Paul Toth was born in Buffalo, N. Y., on January 25th, 1924. He was a member of Branch 121, Buffalo, N. Y. He was inducted in December, 1943 and was soon taken overseas. On the 8th of August, 1944, he received in action serious wounds of which he died on the same day. He is the 14th Verhovay soldier who lost his life on the French battlefront and the second heroic dead of branch 121. His father, Mr. Steve Toth, Sr., is one of the charter-members of branch 121 and has for years served as branch-manager. He has a brother, Charles, who also serves in the armed forces. We pray that the Lord may grant his parents the safe return of this son.

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75. EMIL G. KISH

Emil G. Kish, a member of Branch 36, of Detroit, Mich., was born April 24th, 1918. His parents just received notice from the War Department that their son was killed in action on August 1st, 1944. Emil G. Kish, the 5th heroic dead of branch 36, is the 15th Verhovay soldier who gave his life for the liberation of France. His remains rest in the land already liberated while his comrades marched on towards Belgium, Nederland and the Siegfried line. We rejoice over the success of our victorious armies, but often we are apt to forget that those victories cost sweat, blood and lives. Emil G. Kish is one of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in order that his comrades may march on toward final victory.

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76. EDWARD S. MÉSZÁROS

Edward Mészáros was a member of Branch 45, of Cleveland, O. After his graduation from the John Marshall High School he enlisted with the Air Corps and was trained as an aerial gunner. He received his wings at the Harding, Texas, airfield. On the 9th of August, 1944, he took off with nine other comrades on a Liberator. The great bomber crashed near Kiowa, Col., and the entire crew perished. His parents and two soldier brothers are left behind.

THE MEMORY OF OUR 75 HEROIC DEAD SHALL REMAIN WITH US FOREVER.

Scranton Branch Creates Veteran’s Fund

Branch 174 of Scranton, Pa. is to be recommended highly for the action it has taken at its recent monthly meeting, in behalf of the returning soldiers. According to the Resolution which we publish in full, it has set up a new fund for the assistance of those soldiers who from among the families of the members of this branch have served in the armed forces.

Two things strike us as we read the Resolution. First is the true fraternal spirit and the realization of our fraternal obligations which has led the branch to the forming and adopting of such a resolution which calls for the creation of a Veteran’s Fund. The second is the fact that the Resolution contains an elaborate plan that has been worked out into the smallest detail, thereby proving that the officers and members of Branch 174 have been led not only by passing sentiments but also by much common-sense and an understanding of the problems that lie ahead of us.

Naturally, the effectiveness of the plan depends on the generosily of the members of this branch. But an excellent start has been made and the resolution carries the promise of generous contributions on the part of the membership.

We suggest that Branches planning to do similar work, study this Resolution which may well become the ground-work for all plans that will be made in behalf of our returning soldiers. The full text of the Resolution follows.

RESOLUTION

Branch 174 of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, announces in a unanimous resolution, assistance for its soldier sons, in the following manner:

1. From their so-called “Entertainment Fund”, Branch 174 will transfer five hundred ($500.00) dollars, to a “Veteran’s Fund”: to this Fund, the monthly installments paid on monthly dues— loans issued to members during the depression, will also be added; also profits from any entertainments and affairs arranged for this purpose as well as any generous voluntary donations;

2. It is to be determined as to how many soldier sons Branch 174 has, as of August 1, 1944, and what proportion of the above established Fund falls upon each one;

3. Soldier sons may partake of the above Fund even if they are not Verhovay members, if their father or mother is already a Verhovay member;

a. If the parent-members will pay into the above Fund, onehalf O2) of the amount which constitutes each soldier’s share, whether in one sum or in monthly installments of not less than twenty-five ($0.25) cents until the member’s share is paid in;

b. If the non-Verhovay soldier’s parent-members report this to the Officers of Branch 174, until such soldier is not officially listed on the “wounded list”, or if in the meantime some member of the family becomes a Verhovay member, (not for a term policy);

c. If out of this family, the head of the family is a Verhovay member and if the non-Verhovay soldier marries in the meantime and if the wife is already a Verhovay member or will become one, then the soldier-husband may claim this assistance, on the basis of point 3-a, that is, upon payment of the established fund;

d. At the time this resolution becomes effective, married sons of Verhovay families, are to be considered a separate family;

4. This assistance could be issued in monthly installments, but the monthly amount or the method of payment can be established only after the war, when the amount of the Fund as well as the number of soldiers entitled to same, can be established;

5. Tae Branch’s assistance will begin when the Government’s or other helping organization’s assistance will cease, which will have to be proved at the Branch by the testimony of such a final assistance check’s due date.

6. After young members lost in battle, the amount of thenshare will be paid to the Beneficiaries.

Let the amount subscribed voluntarily among the members and good friends be used to increase the Veteran’s Fund, which the generous donor would promsie to pay each month until the finish of the war. These amounts would be paid each month with the member’s monthly dues. The amount of the subscription should be prompted by the feelings in everyone’s heart towards this noble aim and when the pledge has been made, let everyone live up to it, too.

For further information please contact the Branch Officers, they will be more than glad to be of service.

September 14, 1944

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