Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
/ >1 JANUARY 29, 1947 _____________________________________1 Yerhovay Journal New Jersey Senators For Aiding Hungary PAGE 3 Though Hungary has received ess assistance, than any other lation, from foreign sources, the liscontinuance of the UNRRA till puts that struggling nation nto a precarious situation which, inless urgent counter-measures ire taken, may result in massragedy. The Board of Directors, he ref ore, unanimously voted to ap><A»1 to the Government of the Jotted States requesting that Iungary be included in any reief-program being planed in reereiK-e to European countries. Branches of the Association folowed suit and sympathetic -redies were received from several enators and congressmen. Similar i-tion was taken recently by Branch 417, Trenton, N. J., whose )resident, John A. Baky, received he following replies to the Relolutions of Branch 417, forward•d to the Senators of New 4*-i'ley: ‘Dear Mr. Baky: I have your letter of Decem>er 18th, written in behalf of the iff ice rs and members of Verlioray Branch 417,-urging every possible aid to Hungary. I, too, believe that the United States must do everything within ts power to alleviate starvation md suffering all over the world. It is our humanitarian Obligation as well as^ our privilege, as the greatest CVation in the world to do so. I appreciate your sending me the views of your organization and assure you that I am giving this vital problem my serious consideration and shall be glad to bear your views in mind when the matter comes before the Sern te. With kind regards, I am Sincerely, yours, (s) A. W. Hawkes.” “Dear Mr. Baky: This will acknowledge your letter of December 18th, signed by you and others, expressing the views of the members of Verhovay Branch 417, relative to alleviating the suffering of Hungarians abroad who are forced to face the winter with an insufficient amount of food, clothing, and medicine. Yon may be interested to know that I was the first Senator in the Senate during the last session of Congress who took the initiative in requesting the mails to be opened to send food, clothing and medical aid to the peoples of both Germany and Hungary. Now that the war has been brough to a successful conclusion I truly believe, as I stated at that time, that America should allow its Christian leadership to exert itself on this matter regardless of whether those who would benefit were allies or opponents in the last war. You may rest assured of :ny continued efforts to be helpful on this situation. Sincerely yours, (s) H. Alexander Smith.” In view of the great deal of hostile propaganda directed against Hungary, 'it is important that the members of Congress be made fully acquainted with ythe “other side” of the story. As was apparent at the Paris Conifer e nee, none but Americans of I Hung; riain origin are willing to ! stand up for their old country, j It is that much more important that American Hungarians make their views known in a. convincing and representative manner as was done by Branch 417 and others following the Board of Directors' leadership. To the officers and members of Branch 417, as well as to those of other branches, we express’ oup sincere appreciation for their efforts. Gold Ring Contest Awards and Scores (Continued from page 2.) 4-->.) Joseph Kovács 318. Mona, A .Va. $3.500.- (4 members). 46. ) James Stark 428. Milwajice, Wis. $3,500.- (4 members). 47. ) Joseph Nagy Jr. 132. South Bend, Ind. $3,500,- (3 members). 48. ) Daniel Mato Sr. 16. Star function, Pa. $3,200.- (5 mem>ers). 4!t.) Julius J. Danch 138. Gary, Ind. $3.100,- (4 members). 50. ) Andrew Kovács 390. New Haven, Con. $3,000,- (6 memliers). 51. ) Mrs. Louise Torda 366. Cleveland, O. $3,000,- (5 members). 52. ) Dennis Kócs 525. Los Angeles, Calif. $3,000.- (5 mem>e~s). 53. ) Nicholas Kleiner 35. New York, N. Y. $3,000.- (4 mem>ers). t\ 54. ) John Erdossy 76. Philadelihia, Pa. $3,000.- (4 members). 55. ) Charles Balogh Sr. 83 New fork, N. Y. $3,000.- (4 'members). 56. ) Albert Kocsi 159. Phoenix-, ville. Pa. $3,000,- (4 members)'. 57. ) Mrs. Theresa Feyos 132. 8outh Bend, Ind. $3,000.- (3 memiers). 58. ) George Russ 264. Molletauer, Pa. $3,000.- (3 members). 59. ) Joseph Domokos 389. Per-yopolis, Pa. $3,000.- (3 members). 60. ) John Kerner 489. Garre srille, O. $3,000.- (3 members). 61. ) Geza Megyesi’ 501. Carteret, N. J. $3,000,- (1 member). — This report will lie concluded in the next issue with the listing of the Campaign Boosters, Hie leading branches and cities, etc. — CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY AT ÄNDORKO WEDDING (Photograph by Cliff Waters) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andorko Here is a scene from the sumptuous wedding of Frank Andorko and the former Helen Dorothy Heniestray, reported by Albert Steinmetz in his “Sunkist Southern California Echoes.” The bride, daughter of Mrs. Bela Szabó, described by Albert in a previous story as “a gorgeous brunette”, excels in both, science and art. As a student at the University of Southern California she is taking a course in business administration and teaching. As a ballet-dancer she has won much acclaim by her performances with the USO. We are sure She will do just as well in her new career as the wife of Frank Andorko, a tooling engineer at the Kaiser and Frazer Company plant and a navy veteran. Both are members of Branch 525, Los Angeles, Cal. “BARABBAS” BE SURE TO READ BEST- - SELLER BY HUNGARIAN AUTHOR EMERY BEKESSY “Barabbas”, a new novel by the noted Hungarian author, Emery Bekessy, appeared a few months ago and became overnight a bestseller acclaimed as one of the ten best books by readers all over the nation. Having read all the other books praised by the critics and the reading public alike, we are inclined to put “Barabbas” on top of the list. Related by its subject to another recent restseller, “The Robe”, we feel that “Barabbas” is a superior story and one of the very best, if not the best book ever written about the various episodes surrounding the life and death ot Christ. It is more a psychological than a religious novel. Though based firmly on the historical facts, the story is developed by imagination which, nevertheless, does never contradict or distort history. Imagination is used only to fill in the gaps in which history abounds, but this filling in is done with superb artistry. The result is an immensely absorbing, rapidly flowing, tense drama which, more than any other boob of this kind, conveys to the reader the true atmosphere of the time of Christ. Literary reviewers are unanimous in praising “Barabbas” ps one of _the most outstanding contributions to present day literature. One thing, however, we missed in these reviews: the- appreciation of the fact that such book could be written only by an author whom experience has thought the meaning of dictatorship and the psychology of the oppressed as well as the frustrated. The similarities between the first and the twentieth' century are never remarked upon by the author, yet no one can read the book without feeling that the same story could happen and. in fact, did happen in our age. Hence, “Barabbas” is a perfectly modern story and, as such, one of the finest expressions of that spiritual liberty of which Nazism tried to deprive those who came under their yoke. Pilate, Barabbas. the High Priests, Lazarus and all the other actors of this stirring drama are excellent characterizations of their moden counterparts whom one canot fail recognizing as the story unfolds in all of its "intense beauty and depth. The religious as well as the irreligious reader will find this book a marvellous revelation of those l>asic humán traits that had as much to do with instigating World War II., as with the crucifiction of Christ. Be sure to read this marvellous book of Emery Bekessy which is for sale at the price of $2.75 at every bookstore. TRADITIONALLY FAMOUS DINNERS from *1« Gypsy iDance Orchestras Floor Show * 1 „„ TI:LOneacre 3-0115 They say the sergeant married her because her uncle left her a million. But he says he'd have married her no matter who left "’ll to her. Girl: “Must you drive with one hand?” Gob: “Sure, the car won’t steer itself.” Joe: “I’m worried. I just got an anonymous letter from a guy telling me he’d shoot me if i didn't stay away from his wife." AI: “Well, stay away from his wife then.” Joe: “It ain’t so easy as that. The guy forgot to sign his name.” We have already served THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES with FINE QUALITY FOODS We Specialize in Food Packages to ail parts of EUROPE all packages insured Branches in principal cities and throughout Greater New York. Write for complete ini ormátjon and prhs list. EUROPEAN RAILWAY EXPRESS 136-140 FRONT ST N. V. C. 5 Phones: WHitehall 4-0515, 051» RETALIATION Sharp received from his friend McGreen a letter which bore no stamp, and he had to pay postage due. The letter concluded: “You will be delighted to hear that I am enjoying the best of health, old chap, Yours, McGreen.” Sharp wrapped up a large stone, and, without paying postage. sent it to McGreen with the following reply: “This great weight rolled olf my mind when 1 heard the good news.” HO fa NICE A tightwad traveling salesman sent his better half a check for a million kisses as a birthday present. He was considerably upset when a few days later he received the following letter: “Deaf Jim: I can’t begin to express my appreciation of thte check you sent me. on my birthday. I presented it to the milkman this morning. He cashed . it.” Three men. a surgeon," an architect and a politician, were ar- I guing as to whose profession was ' the oldest. The surgeon con(tended his profession was the j oldest because Eve was made from Adam’s rib, which was a surgical operation. • “But,” demurred the archi-1 tect, “prior to that, order was created ont of chaos, and that was an architectural job.” “And who.” inquired tiie politician loftily, “created t h a chaos?” ’ A tough boatswain «was ;n London during a severe air raid. When the all clear was sounded, he was observed stamping angrily down the stroet clutching a brass doorknob in his hand. “What’s the matter, Boats?” a passing bluejacket asked. “Matter?” roared Boats, “Why the lousy so-andso’s! They Mowed a” saloon right out of iu® hand."
