Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
Page 2 Verhov ay Journal September 26, 1945 AMERICAN SOLDIERS GUARD SUPPLIES Medical supplies contributed by the American citizens of Hungarian origin are guarded by American soldiers in Budapest. The picture assures us that the supplies are distributed under the close supervision of the American Military Commission and that they are not subject to confiscation or misuse. Our gifts reach the Hungarian people and they are used as expected. Miss Mary Lorincz, reporter of the “Magyar Nemzet” daily, wrote in the August 5th issue of this Budapest newspaper: “Every dollar saves an otherwise lost life... Thank you, American Hungarians! We know that you have heeded our call for help and we know that our word of thanks will reach you, too!” Li Col. Kovach’s Message to all Americans of Hungarian Descent (Continued from Page 1) his person appear important. He is just a soldier doing his job. And just as the American Hungarians had supplied their sons with the weapons of war-fare during the war, so must they supply Lt. Col. Kovach with the tools which are necessary if he is to successfully discharge his duties. What he received up to now, is a mere trickle. He may feel like the soldier on Bataan felt when no assistance and no supplies were forthcoming. They were supposed to fight against the enemy but they were not given the proper weapons. Hunger and cold are terrible enemies and they are fought against with the weapons of mercy. Shall we deny these weapons to our American Military Commission ...? Li. Col. Kovach accusingly admits that he is ashamed of the Hungarians in America. Should we not also feel ashamed, but much more so than he is? After all, he is doing his duty, with or without weapons, but what about us who could supply him but don’t, wasting our time with senseless bickering, politics, prejudices and other considerations? Truthfully, we hoped that the second and third generation descendants of Hungarian immigrants Will set a shining example to their elders. We had every reason for such hope. They have been reared in a country the people of which always were noted for their compassionate charity. An additional reason for being compassionately charitable toward the Hungarian people is given to them in having been saved by their parents’, or grandparents’, determination and courage, from being subjected to the misery that has become Hungary’s lot. In respect to their elders’ wisdom and courage they should work hand in hand With those who advance the Relief-Movement. There are many who understand this obligation and meet Its moral challenge. But there are many others who dehy this obligation and let their elders do all the working, campaigning and sacrificing. There are many who find it more convenient to deny their Hungarian heritage... who are ashamed to attend the meetings of immigrant Hungarians regardless of how nobly these middle aged and old people carry on, even though being deprived of the cooperation of their descendants. There are approximately ten million Hungarians in that land of undescribable poverty and need. There are, roughly speaking, half a million Hungarian born American citizens in our country. Do we expect these 560,000 immigrants to shoulder the entire burden of relieving the needs of ten million people? Can’t we see that we are just as cruel to these immigrants as we are' to those for whom they work? Lt. Col. Kovach’s letter should awaken our American branches and spur them on to greater activities and wholehearted cooperation. DON’T LET HIM DOWN . . . It’s time we give him cause to be proud of being one of the Americans of Hungarian descent! VERHOVÁY SPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 ,1945 MASONIC TEMPLE 4240 W. Irving Park Road THAT’S A DATE. Branch 164 extends to you, each and everyone 'of you, a most cordial invitation to our 35th Jubilee Celebration. There are no adjectives great enough to describe this affair. To say you will be well fed and well entertained is putting it mildly and all I can say is, “Please come and see for yourself, the affair ,that will be above description and an affair that you cannot afford to miss.” Branch 164 has planned diligently and worked hard for the past year to bring you an enjoyable evening beyond your wildest expectations. You’ve all heard the beautiful voice of lea Kiszely and once again she will be on hand to entertain you. Another of Branch 164’s talented members, Barbara Kovács, will be there for your enjoyment. The hit of the program is my secret. The prize of our prize program is to be a big surprise and once again I say, “Please come and help us celebrate our 35th Jubilee Celebration.” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 ,1945 MASONIC TEMPLE 4240 W. Irving Park Road THAT’S A DATE. You’ve heard me brag about our Jubilee Book. The first copy is off the press and right before me. Believe me, this book is something to rave about. We all know that nothing is accomplished without work. To the co-operating committee that made this book possible, Branch 164 is sincerely grateful and you will be too when you see it. The successful edition of this book is reward enough for the hard work. Combined in this gigantic Jubilee Book, published by the Elk Press, (members of Branch 164) are 400 individual greetings, 39 pictures, 38 advertisements from Church and other societies and 30 advertisements from business concerns. We are honored to have an editorial written by the editor of our Journal, Rev. F. W. Rettmann. May I say, this editorial, The Romance of Fratemalism, is well worth reading. Ninety per cent of this book is printed in English for your greater enjoyment and I’m sure you’ll enjoy every page of it. MARGARET STANGRET SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 ,1945 MASONIC TEMPLE 4240 W. Irving Park Road THAT’S A DATE. * * * The war is over. These words still ring in our ears. Now the big question is points. Points and the transportation to get our boys home are the things discussed in much higher authorized departments but from the personal feelings around me, I know that the boys can’t get home too soon. This is a feeling mutual with the boys over there. In his last letter from Hawaii, Marv Kunstadt is packed and ready to board the boat bringing lum to the good old U.S.A. and home. (We’re all looking forward to seeing you, Marv.) Out in the Philippines, my darling Tony is sweating it out and hopes to be home by the first of the year. I’m like a kid waiting for Santa Claus and there’s only one thing, my one and only, that I want to see in my Christmas stocking. Pvt. Benny Heisen is home on a 30 day furlough from Germany. Benny’s Combat Engineer Regiment passed through Pinkoc, Vasmegye, the birth place of his parents. Where once was a scene of beauty is now but the scene of Nazi Destruction. Pvt. Heisen is the proud owner of many starstudded campaign ribbons and the President’s Citation Medal. Lt. ‘ Teddy” Feifar is now addressed to an airfield near Houston, Texas, where he is taking a post-graduate course in Military Secrets. Guess what! What? Lt. Frankie Kantor is going to be a “POP.” * * * Because of the bad weather, not many members attended this month’s regular meeting. Very little business was discussed. Tentative plans were made for a Social that will be held in February, 1946. Branch 164, with the co-operation of Branch 503, will make this social and the benefits will go to the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., exclusiveos sccnrrAJtv or statu It la expeotad that the Hungarian Had Croat »111, under L th» supervision of the United States representative on the y\Allied Control Commission, release the medical implies to hos- « pi tale and medical oenters* r \ Sincerely yours. Buy Victory Bonds — IVIake Peace Secure Dallas Dort ' Acting Chief / Areas Economyo Division! THE STATE DEPARTMENT informed the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., by above letter, that medical supplies had arrived in Hungary. The document serves conclusive proof as to the importance of the Relief Movement. Iy. More details about this aa they unfold. The biggest Hungarian weekly newspaper—The Otthon—now belongs to none other than “POP” Kunstadt. Beginning November 1st, he will be the Editor and General Manager. “POP”, we all wish you the Best of Luck in your venture. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1945 MASONIC TEMPLE 4240 W. Irving Park Road THAT'S A DATE. See you then. Stop a minute and say Hello to Just me, MARGARET STANGRET, Publicity Agent. 1427 S. Sawyer Ave. Chicago 23, 111.------------V-----------Favorable Reactions to Article on Benficiaries The article “Disadvantages of Naming Too Many Beneficiaries”, appeared in the August 8th issue of the Journal and since then we had the pleasure of noting various and highly favorable reactions to that study. “FRATERNAL AGE” REPRINTS; ARTICLE We find a reprint of the ar ticle in the September issue of the Fraternal Age introduced by the following comments: “EVERY FIELD WORKER should visualize the situation when a life insurance contract becomes a benefit and he should advise the applicant or member accordingly. Fraternal societies desire to pay benefits promptly, but at times delays occur when two or more are named beneficiaries improperly. This article is from Verhovay Journal. It covers the subject thoroughly and is good advice in naming beneficiaries.” The above introduction is followed by a complete reprint of our article. To the Fraternal Age we express our since appreciation for closely following our Journal and honoring us with reprinting this study. 4- 1 MEMBERS RESPOND. Favorable response is noted from among the members of the Association, too. Since that article appeared, we received SEVERAL HUNDRED applications for changes of beneficiaries, All these changes were made in keeping with the suggestions offered in our study. We marvelled at the great number of changes which made the husbands, or the wives resp. beneficiaries. Needless to say, we sincerely appreciate our readers’ attention to our articles and their response to our advice. Of course, we try to serve the interests of our members as well as their beneficiaries, but it is always gratifying to see sudi immediate response to our suggestions and to be assured of our, fellow-members’ cooperation with our desire to give them the best service possible. Prompt service creates good will but service can be rendered promptly only if the membership does its part, too, in avoiding complicated arrangements. To all who paid attention to this article in the Jour- I nal we express our sincere appreciation. \
