Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
June 27, 1945 Verhovay Journal Page 7 They Gave Their Lives (Continued from Page 6) “May Sgt. Pit“r and all the boys throughout the world who gave their lives for our country REST IN PEACE.” 157. PFC. ANDREW K. VINCE Mrs. Andrew Vince, of 1027 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, New York, received notice from the War Department that her husband, PFC. Andrew Vince died as a result of wounds received in action on Okinawa April 30, 1945. Andrew Vince was born in Ross Twp., Ohio, on October 28, 1919. He was a member of Branch 292, Manville, N. J., and the first heroic dead of that Branch. There has not been a major campaign during this war in which the Verhovay had not lost several members. He is the 43rd fatal casualty of the Verhovay cn the Japanese front and his wife is the 20th war widow of the Association. To her and to the other members of the family the deepest sympathy of all Verhovayans is extended. 158. OSCAR TURI, COXSWAIN Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Turi, of R.F.D. 1, Delta, Ohio, received a letter from A. S. Carpender, Vice-Admiral U.S. Navy Commander, informing them of the death of their son, Coxswain Oscar Turi. The wire preceding the letter reads as follows: “The Navy Department deeply regrets to inform you that a careful review cf all facts available relating to the disappearance of your son, Oscar Turi, Coxswain, U S.N.R. previously reported missing leads to the conclusion that there is no hope for his survival and that he lost his life as a result of enemy action on March 26, 1945, while in the service of his country.” It seems that Oscari Turi lost his life as a result of enemy aerial action against our naval units. Further information as to the place and circumstances of his death is not available. Oscar Turi was born in Rcssford, Ohio, November 15, 1922. He was a member of Branch 194 of the same city and is the second heroic dead member of that Branch. In him the Verhovay lost its 44th member on the Japanese front. To his family we express the deepest sympathy. May they find comfort in the message of Vice-Admiral Carpender who wrote: “I am sure that you will find comfort in the knowledge that he served his country in the time of its greatest need. His memory and that of others like him will be forever honored in the hearts of a grateful people.” 159. SGT. LOUIS P. HORVATH Mrs. Mary Horvath, of 7837 Melville Street, Detroit, Mich., received the tragic notice that her son, Sgt. Louis P. Horvath, Infantry, was killed in action on Negros Island, Philippne Islands, on May 23, 1945. Sgt. Horvath was born in Detroit, Mich., on March 16th, 1923. He was only 22 when the heroe’s death overtook him on that distant island where MaeArthur’s armies fight a bloody war of attrition against the desperately resisting enemy. He was a member of Branch 443, Detroit, Mich., and is the second heroic dead member of that branch. He was the 45th Verhovayan to lose his life on the Japenese front. To his bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horvath, the deep sympathy of all Verhovayans is expressed. THE MEMORY OF OUR 159 HEROIC DEAD SHALL REMAIN WITH US FOREVER! CHILDRENS DAY AT VERHOVAY HOME IN DETROIT A highly successful entertainment was held hy Branch 36, in the auditorium of the Verhovay Home in Detroit, Mich., on May 6, 1945. An excellent program was prepared in which the children appeared and entertained the audience. After the program all the children were the guests of Br. 36. The great number of children shown on this picture proves that this occasion aroused great interest. It is important to point out that not only Verhovay members’ children were invited. By arranging this very successful afternoon, the officers of Branch 36 proved that the Verhovay is interested in the children. It is understood that the parents of these children were also present and that many compliments were paid to Director Julius Macker, president of Branch 36, and Stephen Lukacs, manager of the same branch, who made the arrangements for the program. There is no better way to arouse interest for the Verhovay in the hearts of the parents than by doing things like that for the children. Indeed, Branch 36 gives the children a chance! The children had a chance to display their talents, they were entertained, they had a wonderful time and therefore they were grateful to the Verhovay branch which gave them such a happy afternoon. And their gratitude was fully shared by their parents. It is work of this type that endears the Verhovay to parents and children alike. It strengthens the loyalty of the members and deepens their appreciation of being members of this association. Surely, a branch which has a program for its children, will suffer less lapses in both, the senior and the juvenile department. At the same time, such program also attracts non-members to the Verhovay. Seeing that the branch is anxious to take the children off the streets and to give them healthy entertainment in friendly surroundings, they will see how a fraternal organization does more than just issue an insurance certificate. They will be easier to approach for the local organizer and they will be glad to become members and also make their children members of an Association which, in addition to insurance protection, gives them opportunity to find clean fun, nice company, a chance for self-expression and entertainment under the expert supervision of branch-officers who love children and, therefore, are interested in them. A branch which has a fraternal program for its children will reduce the lapses and increase the number of new members. Thus, a program for children pays rich dividends in adition to the important gain that is achieved by occupying the children instead of letting them look for fun where they can find it. Repeatedly we have stressed the importance of a branch-program for the children. They shouldn’t be left to find their entertainment on the streets, perhaps in undesirable company. Adults insist that they must have some outside interest and entertainment in addition to their home-life. The same goes for the children. Even though they love their homes they want to “have fun”. And if the adults don’t give them an opportunity to have “good time” then they have no other choice but to look for it on the streets. Branch 36 gives an example of how this problem can be solved and to follow this example is sincerely recommended to all branches! TAKE TIME Take time to live. That is what time is for. Killing time is suicide. Take time to work. It is the price of success. Take time to think. It is the source of power. Take time to play. It is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to be friendly. It is the road to happiness. Take time to dream. It is hitching your wagon to a star. Take time to look aroud. It is too short a day to be selfish. Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul. Take time to play with children. It is the joy of joys. Take time to be courteous. It is the mark of a gentleman. Take time, and you will live. (Equitable Agency Items) Schedule of Portrait Presentations The Association will present portraits of the heroic dead according to the following schedule: JULY 15. ALLENTOWN, PA. — Commemorating the three heroe’s of Branch 90. JULY 22. WHITING, IND. — Memorial celebration of Branch 22 at 2 PM in St. Marie’s Parish Hall, at John St., and Davidson PI. AUGUST 19. HOMESTEAD, PA. — Branch 89. SEPTEMBER 2. TOLEDO, O. — Joint celebration of Branch 301, Port Clinton, O., and 27, Toledo. O. SEPTEMBER 2. BETHLEHEM, PA. — Memorial celebration in honor of the two heroic dead members of Branch 98. SEPTEMBER 3. NORTHAMPTON, O. — Honoring the three heroic dead members of Branch 216. BUY U. S. WAR BOND & STAMPS
