Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
Page 6 Verhovay Journal November 14, 1945 THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND ^ c. BRANCH 430 K0HOT FORWARD: I have been away from the pages of the Journal for the past four months because of a lack of time and the inconvenience of certain subjects which occasionally bobbed up. However, many of my good friends have contacted me, personally and by mail about my absence from the pages of this newspaper and I have seen fit to acquiese to their wishes and resume writing. PITTSBURGH NEWS FRONT: The American Hungarian Relief movement has been making progress but at a rate which is not altogether satisfactory. Needless to say the results have been anything but desirable, and much hard work remains to be accomplished. It appears as though many Hungarians fail to realize the urgency of the project and assume an undesired attitude. A city such as Pittsburgh with its heavy Hungarian concentration should be well up amongst the leaders in contributions to this worthy cause, instead of in its present standing. However, no matter how good the project may be, we will always meet up with discontents and their like, ready to sabotage wherever possible. If you have not subscribed to the American Hungarian War Relief, do so now. Tomorrow may be too late. The return of Kalman J. Erdeky to civilian life was well received by many of his friends, especially those who1 enjoyed his Hungarian movies during the years before the war. Well, Kal, is back in the movie field and Hungarian movies, bigger and better, are once more on the entertainment calendar. Incidentally, Kal is donating 10% of the proceeds to a cause second to none, The American Hungarian War Relief. He deserves much credit. THE HOMSTEAD SCENE: Mr. Julius Kasmer, Sr., of 14th Avenue, has been confined to his home the past two months ... I pray for the recovery of this fine, honest gent.—Steve Black has finally exchanged his khaki’s for civies, and is back at his teaching post at the Homestead High School.—Mrs. George Robertson, W. Homestead, recently underwent a minor operation and is now recuperating at her home.—Jim Gabocy, Margaret St., is also home from the Army, and is now engaged in his new civilian duties, as Manager of the Homestead Photo Studio... he’s a crack photographer and specializes in weddings, babies photos, group’s, well, practically anything.—Mrs. Joseph Beserock also underwent an operation recently at the Homestead Hospital... she expects to be up and around within another week or two.—Pvt. Johnny Shimko, Vondera Plan, was honorably discharged from Camp Blanding later part of October.— Dennis Kurjack of Pgh., is homeward bound from England ... however, his brother, Augie, was recently declared “officially” dead by the War Department... Augie never returned from a bombing run over Europe during its occupation by Germany.—Our good and loyal member, Andy Jurcso of Homestead Park has been taking things easy for the past two months, attempting to recover completely from a siege of sickness.—Bert, Bill and Steve Dargo of Bellwood are civilians once more and all looking mighty good ... they were through some of the toughest fighting in Europe and the Pacific.—Pvt. Bill Becze of 18th Avenue, is now stationed with an Armored Unite at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.—Captain Steve Nemeth, our ex-desert fox, is now awaiting the “boat” but this time it will bring him to the “States.”—Johnny Kertes received honorable discharge from U.S. Navy a month or two ago... is now at home.—Pfc. Jos Hriczo is located in the land of sunshine and cocoanut trees, Hawaii.—T/5 Steve Szabó was honorably discharged from the Army two weeks ago and is back at his work with the U.S. Steel Corporation ... Steve had almost five years in the military, and experienced some thrilling moments in the European invasion and the battles that followed.— Marine Sgt. Joseph Kasmer is also out of the Service and back home with his wife and baby.— Julius and Bill All of Terrace, Pa., are civilians once more. Bill saw plenty of action in Europe, especially when he was bottled up at Bastogne with the 102nd Airborne ... tough fighting.—Sgt. Johnny Gyure on his way home from his base at Nashville, Tennessee. .. will became a civilian. IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS: Your most humble columnist has undertaken a timely collection for the benefit of the American Hungarian War Relief and those pitiful Hungarian sufferers. The need for medical supplies, food and clothing in Hungary is terrific. Many are dying each day because of a lack of these items. And we all can help alleviate some of this suffering and so easily, too! Your offering, be it a dollar or two, or five or ten, will be well received, and will help considerably in moving the required supplies to those needy Hungarians. And as usual, those suffer most who have no control over the formation of events, the mothers, the infants and young children. The need for your help is urgent. Donate now. As I said before, tomorrow may be a day late so prepare to contribute now!—TODAY. I plan to contact all of my good friends wherever they may be just as quickly as time permits, and I will welcome whatever contribution my good friends will find it possible to make. Remember, you will be helping a good cause, and your contribution is deductable from your income tax return next March. The names of contributors and their contributions will be found in this column within a few weeks ... also in the Pittsburgh “Magyarsag.” The Homestead District is proud to claim as its own, Rev. Julius Paal, Minister of the Hungarian Reformed Church who was recently crowned Chessmaster of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. His accomplishment in becoming the champion chess player of the Pittsburgh District within a year’s time is an envious one. We heartily congratulate Rev. Paal on his excellent performance. ERNEST KUNSTADT, EDITOR It is our special privilege to report that Ernest Kunstadt, chairman of the Auditing Committee, manager of Branch 164, Chicago, 111., is co-owned and editor of the “OTTHON” (American Home” Hungarian weekly, since November 1st, 1945. He and Boris Kalman, son of the former publisher, are the joint owners of this newspaper. Mr. Kalman is the publisher and Mr. Kunstadt the editor. The “Otthon” is the oldest Hungarian newspaper in the Central States. It was founded 45 years ago by Alexander Dessewffy and, after his death, was taken over by the Elk Press, published by Alexander Kalman and edited by Laslo Szegedy, both of whom retired at the end of October. The newspaper, then, was purchased jointly by Boris Kalman and Ernest Kunstadt. The first issue under the new management appeared on November 2nd, and was accorded a very favorable reception by the Hungarian language press in America. Mr. Kunstadt represents the democratic, progressive point of view and his realistic treatment of public affairs was welcomed as a great improvement in the editorial policy of the newspaper which up to this time followed an entirely different school of thought. We wish every success to our fellow-member Ernest Kunstadt in his new endeavor and hope for his continued success. The members of his branch and his friends will note that his editorial office is at 4450 Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 111., telephone Keystone 1611. We hope that Verhovay members will support “Pop” Kunstadt in his courageous editorial venture by subscribing to his newspaper and using it for advertising purposes. The “Otthon” has a wide circulation and we have every reason to hope that its new editorial policy will result in a substantial increase in the subscription list. Congratulations to editor Ernest Kunstadt and good luck to his “American Home”!------------V-----------THAT’S DIFFERENT! The locale of this little incident is in a cigar store off Times Square. A long queue of customers is waiting (and so is a fellow home on furlough) to buy a pack of cigarettes. The excitable clerk, who devised his own rationing card system, is busy selling cigarettes. He has a harried look in his eyes as aggressive customers crowd toward him. Customer: One pack. Clerk: Gimme ya card. Customer: Left it home. You know me, pal. I come in here often. Clerk: No card, no pack* Customer: C’mon, gimme a pack. Clerk (glancing over the counter): I tell you no cigarettes. Customer: Why, just because I ain’t got a card? Clerk: No, because I don’t like your face, that’s why, see? Customer (angrily): All right, but don’t tell me I gotta, have a card, see! Removal of the War Clause rider from our policies should be up for discussion at our Association soon. The bringing about of this change would be in accordance with current, sound practices. Wedding Beils Again at Home Office There must be something to a certain desk in the Juvenile Department at the Home Office . . . That desk was occupied for i/ejn by the former Miss Anikó Bdllay until wedding bells rang and she became Mrs. Dobos. Then Miss Mary Mészáros took over her duties und that magic desk and it worked again! For on the 7th' of November, Wednesday morning, Miss Mary Mészáros and Vincent O’Toole were united in marriage at St. Ann’s Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, Pa., in a splendid ceremony at which the Rev. Frank M. Dismachek celebrated the Solemn Nuptial High Mass, assisted by the Rev. Ignatius A. Koller, of New Castle, as Deacon and the Rev. Edward Schwartz of Ambridge, as Sub-deacon. The young Mrs. O’Toole is an employee of the Verhovay Home Office, and the daughter of George Mészáros, manager of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pa. Vincent O’Toole is a well known, popular young men from Hazelwood, who engaged Mary when joining the armed forces. Hi was overseas for several years and has made himself an excellem record in military service. A month ago he returned to the States and after he received his honorable discharge plans were made for an early wedding which took place last Wednesday. The church was filled with the many relatives, friends anc well-wishers of the young couple, including Supreme President John Bencze, Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz and Supremi Treasurer John Szalanczy and his wife. It would take the skill of the editor of a society column U describe the exquisite wedding gown of the bride. Due to out lack of such skill we can’t write anything but that the bride wa. beautiful and that her gown did her justice. Miss Peggy O’Toole was the Brides-maid, Jack Anglin the bes man, Mrs. Stephen Spisak the Matron of Honor, Stephen Spisak ih< usher, Betty Ann Tatrai the Junior Brides-maid. The bride wa; given away by her father, Mr. Mészáros. Early afternoon, immediately after the reception, the youni couple left for New York, for their honeymoon. After that Mrs Vincent O’Toole will return to her desk — we hope! All the happiness in the world to both of you, Mary am Vincent and may your marriage be a great and lasting success! Branch News ALLENTOWN, PA. Branch 90 All members of this branch are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting to be held on Sunday, December 2, 1945, at 2 P.M., sharp. Branch-officers will be elected at this time, and, therefore, it is important that all fellow-members attend this meeting. Interest on loans should be paid before the end of the year lest the unpaid interest be added to the amount of the loan. All members are urged also to pay their monthly dues before the end of the year as it is desirable to start the new year without anyone’s dues being in arrears. COLOMAN KOCSIS, manager. CHICAGO, ILL. Branch 164 and 503 The Hungarian and American Verhovay Branches of North Side, Chicago, 111., protested against the persecution of the Hungarian population in southern Czechoslovakia by sending a telegram to the State Department, the chief-consul of Czechoslovakia in Chicago and the provisional government of Czechoslovakia in Prague, with the following message: “Hungarian population being indiscriminately persecuted in Slovakia. Slovak guards pillage homes, expel families, terrorize national and religious minorities. This threatens cooperation for lasting peace in Danube basin. Our membership consisting of over thousand families in these two branches only requests Allied intervention in Prague to assure suppression of Slovak terrorists and other war criminals. Czechoslovakia must follow the lead of other nations in equitable treatment of all minorities loyal to Allied ideals for which our boys fought and died. Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, Branches 164 and 503. Joseph Iroczky and Eugene Petrovits, presidents, Ernest Kunstadt an Frank Balogh, secretaries.” * * * A grand social evening will b held jointly by the two branche on February 9, 1946, in th Northwest Hall, for the benefi of the American Hungarian Re lief, Inc. All branches in Chica go and vicinity are invited. # * * The members of Branch 16 are informed herewith that th manager can be contacted at hi new office, 4450 North Kedzi Avenue, telephone Keystone 161: daily between 9 AM and 12. I the early morning hours an late in the evening, please, ca Bittersweet 3968. ERNEST KUNSTADT, manage TRENTON, N. J. Branch 13 The 40th anniversary of th founding of Branch 13 will t celebrated on November 18J1 1945, Sunday. A great banqui will be held, followed by a excellent program. Supreme Pr< sident John Bencze will represei the Home Office on this impoi tant occasion. All fellow-membei in Trenton and vicinity are coi dially invited to celebrate wit us on November 18. FRANK RADVANYI, presiden CHARLES NEMES, manager DETROIT, MICH. • Branch 36 VICTORY DANCE All fellow-members in Detro are cordially invited to a Victoi Dance to be held on Novembt 24, Saturday from 8 PM to 1:! AM., at the Verhovay Horn 8005 West Jefferson Avenue. Th dance is arranged by Branch ! in honor of our returning veh rans and proceeds will be turn« over to the Veterans’ Fund i our branch. Music will be fui nished by Miska Bandi’s orches ra. Admission, including tax, cents. Everybody Welcome. THE ENTERTAINMEN COMMITTEE.
