Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
February 14, 1945 THE FERRET SEZ miUaillIlUlllllimUJilllllllll!IIIIIIIIIIIilltli:H.'!il!lill!llllllll!l!ll!!l!!IUlllllll!lllll!l!l!!i!ii!ll!!l!!]llllll!ii!i!ll<l!lll!!ll! How about giving me a few minutes of your time to read greetings from Verhovay members and officials sent to Branch 429 on our Tenth Anniversary? You’d be s’sprised how much interest our leaders take in the activities of young branches. F’instance . . . Director Frank Brogley writes that he hopes our affair will be successful, “for I believe it is the first of its kind to be undertaken by an English speaking branch”. He feels we should have more affairs, in V-Life and I want it to go on record that we celebrated five years ago when we had a mere handful of members. This 10th Anniversary was much smoother, but honesty compels me to add thaj; there is plenty of room for improvement. fNexttime, it will be handled strictly by Second- Generation youngsters ... as Mrs. Gene Fisher said, “Golly, there are enuf of wives who have had years of experience in cooking and I’d be willing to tackle even that end.” With a show of such spirit, who knows what our next menu will be composed of? Director Aloysius Falussy writes “I wish you great success in your affair and knowing you are handling it, I am sure it will be one of the finest anniversaries any branch ever had”. Yes sir, Mr. Falussy, it was a great anniversary, and we all enjoyed it. My partners on the Auditing Committee, Joseph Bumbulucz and Ernest Kunstadt- sent their personal greetings, and also a quarter-page ad from Branch 164, where Mr. Kunstadt is manager. In fact, 164 has the distinction of starting the ball rolling with the first ad of greeting. Our largest Hungarian branches sent quarter-page greetings, and all wish Us the best of luck for future growth. Bracnh 36, 443, and 500 in Detroit and Branch 34 in Pittsburgh. Other V. branches sent greetings as follows; Branch 23 from Pocahontas, Va.; Branch 364 from Youngstown, Ohio, Branch 27 from Toledo, Ohio; James Stark, Branch 428 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and last, but never least, Branch 356 from Detroit. This 356 greeting read "Best wishes for future growth and the advancement of the Spirit of Fraternalism”. Home Office lifted our hopes several degrees by sending a fullpage greeting, and we hope to show our appreciation by adding at least twenty-five more new members before the dawn of • another year. Last minute branch greetings came from Branch 503 in Chicago, and Frank Balogh, . manager, writes that due to the distance of the Windy City from the Motor City, they will be unable to participate in person, but they nonetheless send their greetings to be published in our booklet. Distance .has nothing to do with letting the other fellow know you are thinking of them and so we say, your best wishes meant a great deal. Directors Andrew Dobos, Jr. from Pocahontas, Va. hopes the best for 429 and we hope to achieve the goal you have set for us. Director Joseph Turner gave us a quarter-page greeting which again lifted our ego a few aiuimaiiMmiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiittiiiiii^ By Mrs. Jolán Lucas >ii:iiiii;i;;iiii9i;iii:ii:i!iii!::iiu;!ii;:iiiiiiiiiiir THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND BRANCH 430 PPITTSBURGH NEWS FRONT: Verhovay Journal_ Pag£ notches. Director J. P. Kelemen wrote a nice letter, in Hungarian, which I enjoyed very much. Director Richard Phillips from Detroit completes the Directors sending greetings — which made the booklet; but I must add that Director Albert Ari also sent a personal greeting, which however, did not make it in time for the printing, but again it’s never too late to let the other fellow know you are dedicating your wishes. Thanks Mr. Ari. Another late branch greeting came from South Bend, Indiana, Br. 132 and Manager Frank Wukovits writes that in spite of being late, they wish us success, and better still, good luck, for the future. Our district managers didn’t forget us, nor our favorite contributor . . . i, e. “Congratulations from John Fulop, Manager District IV. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and son, Sgt. Johnny “Dirk” from overseas.” Betcha two bits if Johnny had been home, he’d háve been here even if he’d had to hitch-hike. Mr. Fulop further goes on to say, “Wishing you every success in this endeavor and many social functions in the future, to keep branch 429 an outstanding one for many years”. Thanks, Pop! Mr. Michael Simo, manager of District VI. (Alliance, Ohio) added a postscript to his letter, “Waited all season for that invitation to go hunting, but in vain”. When the war ends, Mr. Simo, we’ll have you up here for the best hunting in the country, so bide your time. Mr. George Toth, manager of District VIII. from South Bend. Ind. wishes the best of luck on our Tenth Anniversary, and still more success in the next 10 year«. We’ll try, Mr. Toth, to DUt 429 on the map for the FASTEST growing branch in the next ten years, but MORE IMPORTANT, the sincerest and friendliest. Our own Mr. Thomas Buchter. manager of District VII. naturally is proud of us as far as Fraternalism is concerned, but hopes to see the branch grow numerically. Now, there is where you come in, pal; we’ll co-operate, and if you throw any business our way, We’ll more than show our appreciation by * matching your efforts. Charles A. Young, .energetic (why do I always use that word in . connection with Charlie? ) branch manager of 383, sent his personal greeting, which meant a great deal more than, he imagines. There is hope for fraternalism in any branch when the manager goes beyond the call of duty to share it with others. Thanks, pal! Our Dearborn and Delray business men came through with flying colors, proving what I said in another article about home town folks being the best boosters of any fraternal group. Be fair to your neighbors, and they’ll play fair with you. Saved the best for the last, (doesn’t dessert always follow a sturdy diet of meat and vegetables?) . . . greetings from Rev. F. W. Rettmann, associate editor of Ve Journal. Ye ed’s greeting read “Best wishes to the Ferret and the fellow-members By Corp. William C. Kohut The appearance of that well known Hungarian poet and writer George Kemeny in our midst recently was a real treat. Mr. Kemeny is widely known for his literary works and commands an appreciative public. His appearance here was highlighted by an address at the monthly meeting of the Hungarian Professional Society in Oakland and also at the Verhovay Hall. The honor paid this man was truly highly deserved. :!< Ifc ;V: On February 7th in the Hungarian Edition of our Journal, the story of the Membership drive and contest for Founders’ Month, February, was released. From all indications it has the earmarks of a contest worthy of each organizer’s a,nd branch manager’s efforts. The prizes offered are good ones, especially because of their nature: War Bonds. Thus, those who participate will not only be helping themselves but of painting that it deserved a spot in an exhibition. * * ■* Cpl. John R. Balog of Zewe St., Duquesne, Pa., brother of Mrs. F. Koletar of W. 12th Ave., Homestead, was killed in action on the Italian front, October 10th, 194*4. As a member of the infantry, he witnessed the liberation of Rome and also took part in some of the heaviest fighting in Italy. Cpl. Balog, a member of Branch 441, Duquesne, was the first j member of the Duquesne, Pa. branches to give his life for his Country. He attended St. Mary’s Hung. Gr. Catholic Church in Duquesne, Pa. Our deepest sympathies to his mother, Mrs. Balog and members of the immediate family. % ijC S/1C Francis Fitz of the U-S. Navy will recently observe his 2nd anniversary in the Navy. He , ... , has served aboard a trooD transalso their country through the port and hag been throughout lhe acquisition of a War Bond, if they win. I believe the goal of 590 new members will be met before the month of March is ushered in. This goal will be reached because I feel that organizers as well as branch managers are in full accord with the contest and are therefore in position to turn in gocd results. As the last of the 13 Founders, Michael “Dad” Pálinkás, often remarked to me, “Willy, get out there and write that new member.” — Let’s all get out there and write óné or more new members. * * * MILITARY VIEWS FROM EVERYWHERE Coast Guardsman, Seaman 1/C Bill Chontos of 264 Marigold St., Munhall, was recently moved from Ketchikan to Sitka, Alaska, and writes that all is well in the Far North. A month ago, his brother, Andy, received from Bill a copy of the Ketchikan Alaska Chronicle dated October 26, 1944, and found' that it contained not only educational items but also facts concerning the Alaskan territory not in evidence in our own local newspapers. Ketchikan, Alaska, according to Bill’s letter, is the salmon center of the world, and considerable canning is done there. Lots of Juck to you. Bill. * * * Pvt. Joseph Hriczo, son of Mrs. Hriczo of Dixon St., was inducted into the Army at Pittsburgh on Dec. 18th, and is at present undergoing basic training at Camp Croft in South Carolina. Joe incidentally is artistically inclined. A recent letter received at home carried such an outstanding piece of Branch 429 for the realizing of the 3 “F’s” of FRATERNALISM . . . FAIRNESS, FUN, FRIENDSHIP”. These words were spoken and incorporated by every -speaker and delegate who attended our banquet. FAIRNESS—FUN—FRIENDSHIP, has a nice sound, is pleasanter to experience. daughter, Alice and Miss Nemeth, arrived in Pittsburgh early part of January and are now j'.ingwith her parents. We welcome Alice back to the district but our welcome is somewhat hollow because we are aware of the difficulty of separation for loved ones. * * * Bespectacled, scholarly Steve Black, our Homestead pedagogue, arrived in Hcmestead from Camp Barkeley, Texas, on January 11th for a ten day relief from Army routine. His work at Barkeley is with Finance, a field in which be specializes. Steve enjoyed his furlough, with visits with the old friends and his family. He departed for Camp on January 21st. * * * S/Sgt. Michael Rotz, recently wrote his Mother and Dad from his place of confinement in Germany, Stalagluft, that he was working daily and in good health. His brother, S/Sgt. Johnny Rotz, is with the infantry in France. * * * Corporal Frank Kish formerly of McClure St.; was in town recently on furlough. Frank, ä jolly, Jod natured lad, is stationed' somewhere in the South and has been in training for quite cxxmetime. He has traveled throughout the width and breadth of this country and does not seem tóműid it—too much. * * ■* Word reaches me from New York, that a fellow traveler on the Verhovay itinerary to Europe, Joe Galya, is now overseas and world. His visits include Bombay, India, Melbourne, Australia, eight trips to Europe and steps at many famous cities. Francis, the recipient of several awards for bravery, enlisted when only 17. S/1C Joseph Fitz, 22, brother of Francis, is now at the Swarth- in the front lines. His two brothers' more Convalescence Home at, are also overseas in the tattle Philadelphia, Pa. recuperating ; areas. Joe, a typical New Ya> : er, proved quitq ^ goeia.blg yw.sg.from wounds received during a i fifty plane attack < n his vessel in .the Mediterranean in 1942. Joe was removed to the Naval man on our tour, and was .-.-e'il- - liked by every member of the group. I’m quite sure he thinks- Hospital on Gibraltar and from i.qften of those summer months.:'a there came to various Almerichn 1937 when we traveled fhro.'ghhospitals in the States. * * * Many of my readers will easily remember our young maestro, Julius Phillips of Duquesne, Pa., who is now listed as a Sergeant and serving with a Field Artillery out Europe and Hungary. * * * A V-Mail came through recently firm member Sgt. Paul J. Fedor, •21st Ave., Munhall, Pa., who is now in Belgium. Paul Writes' ‘'I’m doing just fine over here I crew in Holland. Julius is with-Jiand still hope getting home tome the 9th Army under General Simpson. He has been serving day in the future.” We all hope this is realized, Paul, and .that his country since June 4th, 1940. 'the future to which you -refer is' Fitz of Munhall, Pa., he reports everything is under control. If we are not mistaken, by the time this article reaches publication, Julius should be fighting within Germany itself. * * * Private Albert Kasmer,. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kasmer of 14th Ave., Homestead, •arrived home January 28th, from * * * A verf welcome letter arrived' last week from an old friend, Sgt. Joe Orosz, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Orosz c*f Whitaker, Pa.Joe mailed the letter from Fort' Meade, Md., but stated his address - was subject to - change without notice. This past summer a nice, quiet, marriage was solemnised at .a quaint Army Chapel down-Virginia Military Inst, for a well 'South, and the .two. main, figures, earned fourteen day break. The[were Joseph Orosz and W-s kid looked good in his khaki,- and >^by Inez of Thpmastqn, Georgia, We congratulate the newly-weds and wish them many yearn of happiness and success ;n the future which fs theirs. The. new. bride plans to visit in Homestead during the summer of 1945 * * * I know those veterans, his brothers, 1st Lt. Julius of the Army, T/Sgt. Jos. of the. Marines and 1/C Boilermaker Steve < f the Navy would have been well pleased with the young "squirt’s” accomplishments. Pvt. Albert departed from home February 11th, and is assigned to another school for further training. Albert’s brothers, Julius and Steve, are in the Philippine Invasion, and may even now be meeting in Manila. * * * HOMESTEAD NEWS The desert fox, Captain Steve Nemeth has left the gc-od old Thanks to each and every one . U.S.A. Steve shipped out from of you for making our Anniversary Booklet such an outstanding success. Thanks also for all your good - wishes — you’ll be proud of having given us a boost up the ladder some day, I promise you! the West Coast several months ago arid is now somewhere in the wide Pacific. I’ve yet to hear I was quite fortunate to be’ home net so long ago and paid a visit to the Beezi home on 18th’ Avenue, Homestead. Bill wastbere and his charming wife,1 Ethel, and they introduced 'neto their oldest boy, William Victor Beezi. age 3, who astounded me With his ability to speak the Hungarian language. His speech is excellent and a real treat. It is quite uncommon today to find a child speaking the Hungarian from Steve but when I do I’ll . language. My congratulations to advise my readers of hSs where- j Mr. and Mrs. Beezi for this acabouts. His charming wife and complishment.
