Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
November 9, 1944 Verhov ay Journal Page 7 bership applications will be written on the basis of the new rate book. Obviously, in most instances, the new rates will be somewhat higher to correspond with the %% cut in the interest rate with which accumulations will be computed. Therefore... this is your last chance to join the Association so that you receive a certificate the accumulations of which are computed with a 3.5% interest-rate ... this is your last chance to get a certificate with lower premiums ... and this last chance expires with the 31st of December, 1944, at 5 PM .7. certificates issued after this date will be computed at the rate of 3%. How much higher the price of a new certificate will be, we cannot guess now, the rate book will tell. But anyone can easily see that it does not pay to postpone action on the application ... whether the total difference will be 30, 40, 50 or 60 dollars, it is comon-sense to sign that application now when the rates are lower. Even if the difference is but 14 cents, you can figure out for yourself that it amounts to quite a sum in the long run. And it really does not make sense to pay more for something that you can buy for less-And so we urge the Branchmanagers and Organizers to pick up this thought and go out and do some last minute work ... there are two more months while the old rate book stays with us ... why not wear it out? You won’t need it after that anymore. And you, fellow-members, who contemplate applying for some additional insurance, don’t delay action... get it while you can get it on a 3-5% interest rate.-----------V----------LOUIS SZOVATI JR. MISSING Branch 327, Paulsboro, N. J. This Branch, 327 of Paulsboro, New Jersey, regrets to announce that it has been notified of its first casualty in this War. Louis Szovati Jr., 22, son of our Branch President was listed as missing on September 28th, over Holland. His parents were notified of this on October 26th by telegram from the War Department. We, the entire Branch, extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Szovati, Sr., and hope that the near future will bring the good news of his safety. MARGARET WERSITS Branch-Manager.-----------V----------STOP WARTIME ACCIDENTS The increasing number of preventable accidents in wartime actually delay victory by costing us millions of man-hours in industrial and food production, killing and incapacitating skilled workers and farmers, destroying irreplaceable material and equipment, using up scarce material and labor in repairs, and requiring the services of already overburdened hospitals, doctors, and nurses. Help cut down wartime accidents by being more careful — in traffic, at home, at work, on the farm. Foreign Language Press Div. Office of War Information. They Gave Their Lives 90. SGT. JOSEPH HOLPE The American Hungarian miners have lost a son again. He too was a miner who left the darkness of the coal mines of West Virginia for the fiery light of the battlefield. And there he paid the Supreme Sacrifice. He was horn in Filbert, W. Va., on September 30, 1918. There he spent his youth until his induction. He served in the European theatre of war and was reported missing in action in France as of June 12, 1944. Later the War Department notified his parents that their son was killed on the same date. He is the second member of Branch 208, Filbert, W. Va., to give his life for his country and the 22nd Verhovayan, who was killed in action in the battle of France. 91. SGT. FRANK S. ROSEMAN Frank Roseman is the first heroic dead member of Branch 90, of Allentown, Pa. He was horn in Allentown, Pa., on November 7, 1921. He was inducted on October 20, 1942 and received his training at Camp Blanding, Fla. From there he was taken overseas in March, 1944, and was killed in action on the French front on the 2nd of October, 1944. He was a member of the St. Steven’s Roman Catholic Church. His brother, Joseph, serves with the Navy. He is the 23rd Verhovayan who lost his life in France. 92. PFC. FRANK P. TOASO Mrs. Emma Toaso, a widow, had three sons in the armed forces: Pfc. Frank, S/Sgt. Ernest and Pvt. Alex Toaso. With deep regret we report the loss of one of her beloved sons, that of Pfc. Frank who was killed in action in Germany on September 18, 1944. He was born in Creighton, Pa., on May 5, 1924. He was inducted on March 12, 1943, and served with the heavy artillery. In March, 1944, he was taken to England, from there to France. He reached German soil with our gloriously advancing armies and is the 1st Verhovay soldier who was killed in action since the invasion of Germany. To the bereaved families we extend the deepest sympathy of all Verhovayans. May they find comfort in the thought that their sons fulfilled their noble duty up to and beyond the fullest measure of heroism. THE MEMORY OF OUR 92 HEROIC DEAD SHALL REMAIN WITH US FOR EVER. Keepsakes A smile with tears in your eyes; An aching heart with smothered sighs; A dark cloud in a sky of blue; Heart-breaking keepsakes I have of you. Though these keepsakes are dear to me, They grow dim; and then I see The keepsakes of the past shining through. I count them o’er, these keepsakes of you. Your face silhouetted against the moon; The contentment of two in a candle-lit room; 4 low, breathless whisper, “I love you”! Shared delight in dreams come true. These treasured keepsakes I cherish today, Clinging to them, they cannot fade away. And someday when the sun breaks through, I’ll share these keepsakes again with you. Margaret C. Bara STEPHEN L. KOVÁCS, a member of Branch 422, Easton, Pa., and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kovács, of 1517 Lucy Street, Easton, enlisted in the Navy in August, 1942. He received his boot training at New Port, K. 1., and was then transferred to Banana River, Fla., where he remained for 14 months. He was trained at the Air Forces Technical School there, and received the grade of Aviation Metal Smith 2/3 and is now stationed in California. Before his enlistment he worked for the Ingersoll Rand Co., of Phillipsburg, N. J. His wife * is the former Shirley Boyer of 1900 Ferry St., Easton, Pennsylvania. •VCPL. J. A. MOLNÁR, a member of branch 121, Buffalo, N. Y., was inducted into the Army on Sept. 11, 1943, has received his training with the Engineering Corps and is now serving at Guadalcanal. There are 7 members of this family who belong to our Association. A Memorial to the President American Hungarian clergymen of Catholic and Protestant Churches sent a memorial to the President of the United States. The memorial, signed by 170 priests and ministers, contains an appeal to the President in behalf of the Hungarian people of Transylvania. The text of the document follows: THE PRESIDENT, The White House, Washington, D. C. MR. PRESIDENT: We, clergymen and American citizens of Hungarian origin, appeal to You. According to recent news, Transylvania, the land that set the example of religious toleration during centuries of denominational warfare in other parts of Europe, became the scene of group-massacres and deportations, though its populace never ceased to be peace-loving, hardworking and hospitable toward the immigrant. The Rumanian armistice terms, particularly article 2, with its ambiguous wording, aroused all the good Americans of Hungarian origin. They believe that the very lives of nearly two million Hungarian civilians in Transylvania are in immediate danger. They further believe that territorial settlements affected during this war may permanently decide frontiers, which by the published statements of our government should be left to the peacesettlement. In their name, we, their spiritual leaders and councilors appeal to You, Mr. President, for the threatened people of Transylvania. We ask You, Mr. President, to restate the lofty principles of the Atlantic Charter, which promise a just treatment to all peoples of the world, and which alone can assure a lasting peace. In the sincere hope that out appeal will receive understand ing reception. We beg to remain Respectfully yours, (170 signatures.!----------V---------BUY WAR BONDS \
