Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
Page 'v Verhovay Journal October 12, 1944 THE TUTUSKA BROTHERS OF BUFFALO S. SGT. GEORGE TUTUSKA 11st Lt. BLASIUS TUTUSKAS. SGT. PETER TUTUSKA: PVT. DAVEY TUTUSKA I PVT. ANDY TUTUSKA Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tutuska, of Buffalo, N. Y. have five sons in the armed forces. Both of the parents as well as the five soldiers are members of Branch 121, of Buffalo, N. Y. Staff Sgt. George Tutuska serves in Iceland, 1st Lt. Blasius Tutuska in England, St. Sgt. Peter Tutuska. Jr., also in England, Pvt. Davey Tutuska in France, and P vt. Andy Tutuska receives his training in Wisconsin. LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED CHICAGO BRANCH 503 Do the duty which lieth nearest to thee! Thy second duty will already . have become clearer. —Thomas Carlyle From a Detroit Verhovay member we have a letter from Corporal Michael Szopo, writing from somewhere in England, who says in part: “1 am sorry that. I didn’t write sooner, or from every move we made—and we’ve been on many of them. I was in Wales for a while. I was also on the big thing when France was invaded. We are now back in England and our thoughts wander and ponder ‘Where to next?’ I’ve had a bit of luck since returning from France—the joy and happiness of meeting my brother Art here in England.” When this copy of the Journal reaches you, Mike, we hope it will find you hale and hearty as ever. * * * Ann Csontos recently took a trip to Texas and sez she enjoyed herself immensely. From Houston she wrote: '‘Having a good time in God’s country. I took the plane down, and will also fly back. Really enjoyed it. See you all when I return.” * * * From the island of Sardinia comes another letter from “Vic” Jerkovics. Writes the Sergeant in part: “I received the American Hungarian Observer and enjoyed reading it from beginning to end. I’m sure that if a lot of people would read the articles in this paper, they would have a better understanding of the Hungarian problem. The thing that burns me up is to hear some of the boys harp about Hungary, when they don’t even know the true story behind Hungary’s case. I shall pass this paper to John Rogach, who is in Italy, as I’m sure he will enjoy it. I’ll appreciate getting more of these Observers..., I shall also look forward to the copy of the Jotvnal. I have two buddies who have cameras, which they said I can use. One is a 116 box camera and the other is a 620 camera. I’ll appreciate any films you can send me ... Just heard the good news from my brother, -Steve, that he has been promoted to Satff Sergeant. He really is deserving it and I am proud of him.” We’re going to order a couple of rolls of films for you, Vic, at Eastman’s, and will send them as scon as they can be got. Meanwhile, keep sending letters. * * * From somewhere in the Southwest Pacific we have a letter from Pvt. Anton Kovács, with the 50th Engineers. Writes he: “I am feeling fine but miss home very much. I didn’t have time to write as we have been very busy, but I may send you a couple of pictures. I was glad to get the Verhovay Journal and enjoyed reading it. We were in the scrap in the Marshall Islands, about which you read not so long ago. But we have other assignments waiting for us. I could tell you a lot, but only when I get back to the states.” The best of luck to you, Tony, and the Lord be with you whereever you may be. * * * We had the pleasure of talking with John Bilcze, Verhovay member from Alliance, Ohio, when he stopped recently in Chicago on his way home after serving two years in the South Pacific islands, including the New Hebrides. John Bilcze SF 2/c is a SEABEE and was with the first of these battalions that left for overseas. * * * * Welcome home, Paratrooper Papp, Jr.! There was a big party in honor of our returning" hero, Private Joseph S. • Papp, Jr., at 333 W. North Avenue recently, Joe was wounded at the battle for Rome and was sent back on furlough and reassignment. He served with the famous 504th Paratroop Regiment that is a part of the 82nd Airborne Division which is making the spearhead attacks against the enemy. Paratrooper Joe Papp of Chicago Branch 503 was with the 504th Paratroopers when they fought the Hermann Goering Division, and also when they wiped out at Cassino the 1st Special Panzer of the German Paratroopers. Joe also fought at Salerno, Sicily, Anzio Beach, Venefro, Voltumo River. He has promised to write of some of these battles and we are looking forward to seeing them soon in the Journal. Private Papp, Jr. was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Presidential Citation (for Salerno and Cassino battles), American Theatre of Operations, European Theatre of Operations, and the Order of the Purple Heart. He was presented with a special wrist watch, the kind given to men in the service, at the party which was arranged by a group of the closest friends of the family. Some of those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Papp, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Balogh; Mrs. Balogi; Mr, and Mrs. William Kopnik; Mrs. Moravcsek; Mrs. Tury; Steve Danko; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barna; Mrs. E. Kunstadt; Mr. and Mrs. Ehasz; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Timko; Betti Balogi, and Betty Timko. Representatives were there from various societies, since Mrs. Papp had been official for many years in different organizations. Some of the representatives present were from the Verhovay Branches 503 and 164; Chicago Rákóczi Sick Benefit Society; Woodmen of the World; Independent Order Hungarian-Americans, etc. Sunday, October 1, 1944. THE SCRIBE OF KŐSZEG. SAILORS FROM MILWAUKEE VICTOR PALLAGI EMIL SCHMIDT Both, Victor Pallagi and Emil Schmidt, are members of Branch 428, of Milwaukee, Wis., who recently joined the Navy together with John Sinitz. John Faludi of the same branch joined the army a short time ago. Good luck to you, boys, and may you return soon and safe! iliilililllilllMiilllllHttlilllllMiiill lllllllllilEii-iilllMllllllliM SANITARY Amos had fourteen children and when one of them came down with the measles, the doctor wanted to know what he was doing to prevent the spreading of the sickness among the family. “Well,” said Amos, ’‘we done bought a sanitary cup and we all drinks from it.” OVERTIME Tom: “How do you like your new job of selling on the road?” Harry: “Oh, it’s dandy. You meet some fine fellows at the hotels and have lots of fun in the evenings, but what I don’t like is calling on those jobbers every day." Visitor—So your husband is playing golf. What does he go around in? Wife—Usually in a blind rage. STRICT CONTROL MRS. BLACK: “These young girls! I always have to keep them under strict control!” MRS. WHITE: “You are telling me! There is my Jane, why, she is only sixteen and many a time I have to send her to bed without — breakfest!” JUDGE: “Do you challenge any of the jury?” DEFENDANT: “Well, I think I can lick that little guy on the end.” THEY HAD A TASTE OF IT Missionary (in Africa): Oh, you poor men, you know nothing of religion. / Cannibal: Oh yes, we do. We got a taste of it when the last missionary was here. KILLERS ALL Physician: tVell, soldier, tell me, how do you feel when you actually kill a man? Soldier: Not so bad, Doctor, How about you? FASHION A LA INCOME TAX Frank: What do you think will be the next men’s war style, after trousers without cuffs? Joe: Well, judging from the income tax laws, it will be trousers without pockets. REALISM LADY: I want to buy a birthday present for my husband. INFORMATION: Married how long? LADY: Ten years. INFORMATION: Bargain counter downstairs. HELP YOUR WIFE Home Economics editor: “Help your wife. When she washes the dishes, wash the dishes with her. When she mops the floor, mop up the floor with her.” Why is a kiss like scandal? Because it goes from mouth mouth.