Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
'arch 14, 1945 Verhovay Journal Page 7 HE HOMESTEAD flERRY-GO-ROUND (RANCH 430 By PITTSBURGH NEWS FRONT: I and many others are keenly sappointed over recent reports i the Founders’ Month Memberiip Contest. That this contest iled to take hold as was expected somewhat a mystery. Can it be at the prizes awarded did not em worthy, or are the organizers id local members too occupied ith other work, or cán it be that ) general interest to secure new embers was shown? Be what it ay, I ’ think nevertheless that ifficient time remains in this onth to enable the contest to be ilvaged and accountable. True, ere are cases where various constants work hard and long during ie contest month only to share disappointhent over an extension it, oftentimes, it is necessary to :tend time limits because of the ch posibility of more favorable turns. If you haven’t secured a new ember in this contest, now is the me to do it. The good wife, ranch Manager of 430, has been it securing new members and tells e she hopes to “place” in the irrent contest. With everyone’s ilp, we’ll go over the top with enty to spare. Write your mem;r today! MILITARY VIEWS VERYWHERE: FROM pproximately a month ago, I was 0'tunate to attend a Pig Supper . the Hungarian Reformed Church i Munhall, and while there met pleasant young man. I refer to 5 John Palagyi of Duquesne, Pa-, ho was home on a ten day furiugh from Camp Wheeler, Geor a. John owned a printing shop ifore his induction into the Army i 1943, and plans a return to this eld upon his release to civilian e. His qualifications are excellent id I am quite sure that this lung, conscientious soldier will uly succeed now as in later life. Sometime ago I nicknamed qptain Steve Nemeth, “The Desert ox”, and I still refer to him as ich even though he is no longer i this country. Steve has finally irned up in picturesque, alluring hwaii, and is, '‘roughing” there, rhe Desert Fox” has during his ‘ars of military activity traveled ir and wide in Our Cauntry, and iis first landing of his on a Pafic Isle is possibly but a foremner of extensive Pacific travel ; will experience in the immeiate future. To Homestead’s peace-loving ungarian population, news of orporal Ernest Katona’s death i Luzon in the Philippines came ä a distinct shock. Cpl. Katona, >n of Mr. - and Mrs. Andrew Kama of 18th Avenue, entered the rmy in January, 1943, and was ;nt overseas in August of 1944 ; a member of an amphibious actor battalion. Ernie, killed in action during ie MacArthur invasion of the lilippines on January 9th( was ie of those easy-going, happy mngsters like all youth of twenty ie and twenty two. His kind pify our American youth, the rath who are winning our battles id paving unselfishly the heavy ■ice exacted. They go into battlla win and always do. True, many ake the supreme sacrifice like rnie, but still the others go on id on. Corp. William C. Kohut Recent word has' it that our good friend Sgt. Joseph Orosz of whom I recently wrote in one of my columns is now overseas, in Germany. Joe, I am told, spent about for days in England before being sent into the front-lines in Germany. Joe is a big, rangy young man who should be able to take care of himself quite well. Our best wishes to our fightng member, Sgt. Joseph Orosz. A very nice letter was received by yours truly last week from an old friend, Bert Kondis, Mail Man 2. Gl. stationed at the Naval Repair Base at New Orleans, La. Bert is now carrying the mail for the U.S. Navy and doing a swell job too. His wife is with him in New Orleans. Sure hope Bert can return to his favorite civies soon, and start those printing presses of his! HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS: The wife signed in February a very versatile young man as a member of Branch 430 and he is none other than Johnny Suto, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Suto of West 7th Avenue, West Homestead. At present, Johnny is one of the “big shots” of the Calhoun Junior High School Basketball team, and manages to whiz them through the basket for high scoring honors. He is also a good swimmer and trackman. For a sixteen year old, I'd say he’s doing right well. Two grand old persons, Mr. and Mrs. László Asmonga of 5 Douglas Avenue, Terrace, observed their fiftieth or Golden Wedding Anniversary in Februray of this year. I learned from Mr. Asmonga that they were married in Europe and then migrated to the U. S. — A surprise dinier party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Asmonga by their children in early February, and proved a joyful affair. Golden Wedding Anniversaries are really scarce, and we join now with the friends and wellwishers of Mr. and Mrs. Asmonga in extending our heartiest congratulations to the persevering couple upon having reached their fiftieth milestone together. May God grant them many additional years together. The readers of the Journal will be in for a treat soon when an excellent writer previously found in the pages of the Journal, returns. The articles to be written will find interest amongst many of our readers and will prove enjoyable to all. IMPRESSIONS AND . REFLECTIONS: Down in Manville, New Jersey, the Verhovay has a very trustworthy and faithful servant. He is polite, personable Frank Lizák, secretary of Branch 292. Frank has been active in Verhovay circles in Manville for quite a few years and has secured his share of members. His interest in Verhovay is deep and very keen. And the progress of his Branch definitely proves this point. Best of luck, Mr. Frank Lizák! Pfc. STEPHEN HOLLIS, 21 year old, joined the Army in March 1943. He has now been reported as “missing in action’’ on the battlefield in Germany since December 16th. Stephen is one of 4 brothers and 2 sisters who are members of Br. 356 and three of them are in the armed service. The Verhovay Epic (Continued from Page 6) until then, be happy and unworried. Your affectionate son, DAN.” Here is the picture of Elmer Matt.0, a Navy Air Corps Aviation Cadet, who is just about to finish his last semester at Bethany College. ELMER MATTO A/C. Dan’s letter is one of the most moving documents that have come to our hands in the course of the present war. He was captured on German soil and therefore, it follows that he was with those shock-troops which bad made the deepest penetration into Germany before the counter-offensive started. He was in the midst of suffering and in the thick of fighting. He saw his comrades die, he saw many more get wounded and his gentle heart bied for them while he was doggedly fighting on. In some of his letters from that period he mentioned how they lived and slept in mud... it even happened that they swallowed mud when the going was too tough. And yet during this time his heart went Out towards his father whose sorrow" affected him more than his own suffering. Then he was captured. Those who know him personally tell how he loved to be with his company and it is therefore, quite clear how deeply his being captured hurt him. Yet, in his plight the only thing that concerned him most deeply, was that his father may worry too much about his safety. SQT. and MRS. FARKAS . . . CPL. LOUIS KASSA PFC. STEVEN KASSA Louis and Steven are the brothers of William A. Kassa, the 129th heroic dead member of the Verhovay. They are members of Branch 76, Philadelphia, Pa. Both serves with the U. S. Air Forces. Returning the 1st of February to the Lincoln Air Base, Lincoln, Nebr., were Sgt. and Mrs. James Farkas who were visiting the parents of Sgt. Farkas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farkas, Oliver, No. 1. Prior to her marriage ten months ago, Mrs. Farkas was Marion Parkins of Hoople, North Dakota. Sgt. Farkas is with the medical detachment. He has been a Verhovay member for a number of years and is still a member of Branch 398, Perryopolis, Pa. A lovely couple whose sunny smile speaks of lasting love and true happiness. Belated congratulations are in order to Sgt. and Mrs. James Farkas who apparently have been “made for each other.” ----------------------V---------------------Kassa Louis and Steven Brothers of Hero And another thing: he thinks of his brother and he encourages him to keep up his work and to build up his future,,., while in captivity, all his thoughts are with his loved ones, and he finds strength enough in his soul to send encouragement home from a prison camp! Here is a great soldier, a fine brother and an admirable son. We are deeply thankful for his safety and congratulate Mr. Matto for receiving such good news. God grant that his prophecy may come true and that he may return this year. A significant statement that, móré so because the German censor let it come through! Should it be true that the Germans finally realize that it is over and that they admit themselves that the war will end by summer? We certainly do hope so and share with Mr. Matto the happy hope of his son’s safe return.— MAKING IT EASIER Night fell and the two tramps began to look around for a place to lay their heads. “What yer going to use as a pillow ’ asked Willie. “This bit of drain-pipe,” said Tim. “Braip-pipe ” echoed his companion. “Won’t that be a bit hard?” “Course not,” said Tim. “I’m going to stuff it with some straw.” After gazing at a l,ot of samples we can’t see why a Jap should be so concerned about saving his face. * « * Roses are red and violets are blue, We betcha a nickel that Adolf is, too.
