Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
January 31, 1945 They Gave Their Lives (Continued from Page 6) Although details surrounding the circumstances of his death are not yet officially available, it is presumed that he lost his life while engaged in some sort of patrol or reconnaissance, as in numerous letters to his wife and parents he stated of his innumerable advances into enemy territory for the purpose of gathering information on enemy gun emplacements. Sgt. Toth was President of Br. 35G for a number of years, and he regretfully resigned from this post upon his induction. Under his capable leadership and administration the Branch prospered and grew. He was an athlete of ability and was very active in all of the Branch sport activities. The latest letter received from him was date-lined November 27th. In this he spoke of his Thanksgiving dinner and was thankful that God had spared and protected him from harm. Although he was in mud and hadn’t shaved or washed in two weeks, he informed his mother and father not to worry, that everything was fine, and hoped that this holocaust might be over soon so that he might again rejoin his wife and children. However, fate decreed otherwise, and shortly thereafter he laid down his life for his Country. Sgt. Toth was born on December 18, 1917 in Duquesne, Pa., and was 27 years of age at the time of his death. He attended the Southwestern High School and was employed at one time at the Ford Motor Company. However, he was a restless soul and was constantly on the move in search of something better. He leaves behind to mourn, his wife, who is also a member of this Branch, 2 children; his mother, father, sister, and brother, Pfc. Frank Toth, 19 years of age, who is serving with the Air Forces somewhere in the Pacific. We, at home, extend cur deepest sympathy to Mrs. Toth, his widow, and her children; his parents, brothers and sisters. It is our hope that Sgt. Toth’s heroic service and devotion to his country, even unto death, shall not be forgotten and that his memory shall be cherished forever. Mrs. Toth is the 11th war-widow of the Verhovay, while her husband is the 36th Verhovayan who lost his life on the Western front. 108. Michael Toat Michael Toat, a member of Branch 40, Martins Ferry, O., and the first heroic dead member of that Branch, a former miner, was born in Beech Batton, W. Va., on July 8th, 1922. According to the telegram of the War Department to his parents, he was killed in action in France on November 30th, 1944. He is the 37tli Verhovay dead of the Western front. 109. Pfc. Nicholas Gyürke Nicholas Gyürke was tire son of the Manager of Branch 347 of Nettleton, Pa., and a member of the same branch. He was born on July. 16th, 1919. Killed in action in France on November 24th, 1944, he was the 38th heroic dead of the Verhovay on the Western front. 110. Pfc. Anthony Nemeth Anthony Nemeth was born in Kulpmont, Pa., and was a loyal member of Branch 2. He is the second heroic dead member of that Branch. He was killed in action in Germany ....mm ■■■■■■i i——M—iiiii— ii i' ............................ on the 10th of December, 1944, and was the 39th Verhovayan to lose his life on the Western front. 111. Pfc. Andrew Nagy Branch 443 of Detroit, Mich., has lost in him its first soldier. His mother, Mrs. Andrew Csorgo, of 8034 Thaddeus St., was informed by the War Department that her son was killed in action in Germany and buried in a military cemetery in Holland. He is the 40th fatal casualty of the Verhovay on the Western front. Verhovay Journal_____________ 112. Cpl, Julius G. Biro A member of Branch 208 of Filbert, W. Va., he is the third heroic dead of that Branch. A son of Mr. and Mrs. John Biro, of Limit Street, East Beckley, he was killed in action on December 16th in Belgium, the first Verhovayan to die in the German counteroffensive. He was born in Gary, W. Va., on July 20th, 1917, and graduated from the Welch High School in 1936. He attended the Bowling Green Business university of Kentucky for two years and then was employed by the Welch Milk Co., as a book-keeper which position he held until he was inducted. He received his training in Camp Edwards, Mass., Saultc Ste. Marie, Mich., Camp Pickett, Va., and Camp Maxey, Texas. He went overseas in September 1944, and fought in France and Germany and Belgium where he was killed. His brother, Pfc. John Biro is stationed in Holland. He wrote his last letter to his parents on November 27th, wishing his father a happy birthday. In addition to his parents and brother he is survived by three sisters, the nurse Irene Biro, GnrI. Hospital, Beckley, W. Va., Mrs. John Rodochio and Mrs. Richard Decker. Cpl. Julius Biro is the 41st Verhovay soldier to lose his life on the Western front. 113. Lochlion Hamp Lochlion Hamp was born in Johnstown, Pa., on May 29th, 1916. He joined the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association in New York, N. Y., in August, 1943, as a member of Branch 394. At that time, he was already a member of the armed forces, had served in the North African campaign, had been seriously wounded at Oran and was treated for a long time in the Walter Reed General Hospital. After his recovery he was returned to active duty, was taken to France and was killed there in action. He is the 42nd heroic dead Verhovay soldier of the Western front, and his wife Arlene is the 12th Verhovay war-widow. Our Association extends to her the deepest sympathy of the entire membership. I TO BUY Ofc TO FIGHT? \ (Continued from Page 6) I struggle against invisible enemies. I It is not the alleged enemies of I their purposes whom they are fighting against. They raise their voices in indignant criticism hoping that they will get the attention of the masses and be elevated by the mob to some position of authority from where they can rule freely and, dropping their pretenses, follow their own selfish ends. The one who “fights” against people for some ideal or noble end is the worst pretender of I mankind. But he who works, and sweats and cooperates with others for the fullfilment of a noble purpose, is the real idealist, in other words, a fraternalist.-------------------v-------------------429’s Tenth Anniversary News (Continued from Page 1) was sent cut for your Ferret by I our conniving Toastmaster, Who was in the midst of a swell speech about the heart and soul of Branch 429, etc., and then he said, “Here she is, folks, let’s hear a few words from her.” Ye gods and little fishes, he was talking about me and asking for a speech! Gulped a lew times, grinned foolishly and finally, thinks I to myself, “Oh boy, here’s the op[ portunity of a lifetime—to let the home-town folks know what I’ve learned in tejni years of life. Sure, I’ll give ’em a speechl’’ But when I looked into that sea of beloved faces, they all merged into some fantastic figment of my imagination and I had an insane desire to chortle with maniacal glee ... was scared stiff I’d say something awfully unconventional and decided in the nick o’ time that Kid, this here I isn’t the time or place for any rugged individualism. Snapped out of it, and the To-Be-Fam.ous Speech ended on a flat note, like a phonograph which has rundown. What a let-down in ego; when best friends come up to offer their books on “public speaking” it’s high-time to admit room for plenty of improvement. Again, we deeply appreciate the understanding, co-operation and fraternalism shown by all our guests, entertainers, speakers, members and friends. (We learned that there is plenty of hope to carry on the Spirit of Fraternalism by the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. Last, but not least, if I left anything out, let me know, and since there is another issue coming out in two weeks, I will promise to get it all “on the record.” ’Till we meet again, the best to all of you! THE FERRET. Page 7 114. Pfc. Steven Krupa A son of Mr. and Mrs. John Krupa of Richmond, Ind., and a member of Branch 344, Richmond, Ind., he was killed in action in Belgium on January 5th, 1945. He was born in Richmond, Ind., on the 25th of April, 1924. He is the first heroic dead member of Branch 344, and the 43rd fatal casualty of the Verhovay on the Western front. To all the families of our heroic dead we express the deepest sympathy of the entire membership of the Verhovay F. I. Association. May they find some measure of comfort in the assurance that their loved ones died in the service of our country and for the perpetuation of our liberties. THE MEMORY OF OUR 114 HEROIC DEAD SHALL REMAIN WITH US FOR EVER. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The next issue of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, February 14. Contributions for that issue should be in not later than February 7, Wednesday. Contributions should be typewritten, on one side of the paper only, double-spaced, and not exceed 1200 words, or 6,000 letters. Address contributions to VERHOVAY JOURNAL, ENGLISH SECTION, 345 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 22, Pa.
