Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 4 Verhovay Journal April 30, 1947 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOM AN REVESZ Editor’s Office: 436—442 .FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Telephone: COurt 3454 or 3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 436—422 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada ....................................... $1.00 a year Foreign Countries ....................................................... $1.50 a year ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: P. O. BOX 7, WOOLSEY STATION — LONG ISLAND CITY 5, N. Y. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED CHICAGO BRANCH 503 Journal “Verboten” By Hungarian Government Some better informed American Hungarian newspapers have it that the official organ of the Verhovay has been placed on the list of newspapers prohibited in Hungary by the government authorities. No official notice whatsoever has been received by us, but there is little doubt as to the authenticity of the report which has created quite a stir among Americans of Hungarian descent who, well aware of Verhovay’s generous contributions to the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., cannot reconcile the attitude of the Hungarian government authorities with the democratic liberties professedly prevailing in Hungary. As American citizens we always have carefully avoided the discussion of controversial issues pertaining to Hungary’s internal affajirs. For the same reason, of course, we were interested in whether or not the Hungarian people will be given a chance to develop their national existence in accordance with the principles of democratic liberty that were to be granted to all liberated countries. After all, the United States entered the war with the aim of liberating all nations from dictatorial oppression and, as was consistent with that aim, demanded that every nation be assured the privilege of free elections and rule by the majority of the people. As American citizens we could not be indifferent to the manner in which the entirely justified and unselfish demand of our government was met. Then, too, as natives or descendants of Hungary, we did our utmost to assist the Hungarian people in their tragic plight after the conclusion of the war and, naturally, we could not be indifferent as to the purposes for which our gifts and contributions were used. Firmly believing in the inalienable right of the Hungarian people to govern themselves, we had no intention of interfering with their own affairs. Trusting them to find their own way to democratic self-government, we assured them of our wholehearted support and proved our intentions by deeds of impartial generosity. In due time, director Aloysius C. Falussy was sent to Hungary to study the needs of the people, and the ways for their most effective alleviation. Upon his return, director Falussy rendered a detailed report on what he found in Hungary, which was duly published in the Verhovaty Journal and reprinted by several other American Hungarian newspapers. Naturally, that report had to deal with the economic, political, social and religious aspects of conditions in Hungary as related to the administration of relief supplies sent up to tha!t time and to any relief-program to be pursued afterwards. The statements made by director Falussy in that report had been subsequently confirmed by American news-correspondents as well as by the actions taken by the Government of the United States. Finally, in March, the Board of Directors passed the Resolution urging our government “to follow unswervingly on the path already taken and to do all in its power economically and diplomatically as may be required to give to the people of Hungary the right and privilege to enjoy their national independence and democratic way of life by preventing totalitarian power politics to rule in Hungary “and pledging” our wholehearted support of our Government foi all actions already taken and to be taken in carrying out those promises for which our sons and daughters together with all other Americans have fought as we shall fight, with the utmost measure of devotion and loyalty.” Only an enemy of the United States and our democratic way of life could take exception to this declaration. However, some Hungarian government authorities, professedly devoted to democratic principles, did not like Falussy’s report nor the Resolution of the Board of Directors. Of course, if all that has been said about the deplorable conditions in Hungary, could have been proved lies, it would have been possible for the Hungarian Government to issue some statement to thait effect. Anyhow, that’s the way things are done in democratic countries. It seems, however, that the same authorities did not find it such a simple matter to give the lie to director falussy and the Board of Directors, since their “Ye are brothers, ye are men! And we conquer but to save.” (Thomas Campbell.) At the meeting held Friday evening, April 11th, at the 835 CLUB, 835 W. North Avenue, with John Stoika presiding, Branch 503 Bowling Committee was appointed in the persons of the following: Joseph Hodits, 2322 N. Melvina Avenue; Edward Pinter, 1749 W. Chicago Avenue; John Stoika, 2448 N. Kildare Avenue, with Senior Secretary Frank Balogh to be the Co-ordinator, as Branch 503 is scheduled to bowl with Branch 164 during the next bowling season. Branch 503’s Bowling Committee will meet with Branch 164’s Bowling Committee, and they will go over the details required before bowling actually begins next season. The meeting will probably be held sometime in August, and Frank Balogh will make the necessary arrangements for that time, as all 503 bowlers must also get together. William Feifar of Branch 164 represented his group on April 11th, and he will work out with Secretary Balogh plans for the meeting in August. Branch 503 expects to have 4 teams in operation. We hope this next fall will attract more of our members to participate so that we could have a good team for the tournament next year. Would any one of you Verhovay readers want to correspond in ENGLISH with a Magyar univershy student in Budapest? If so, write to: Mr. Frigyes Domhanyi, Rottenbiller utca 62-11, Budapest VII, Hungary. The request came from one of Stephen Huzianyi’s many correspondents in Hungary, Jeno Balia living in Mátyásföld. Jenő tells Steve that Frigyes is 26 years old, and one of his best friends, and that he has studied English for two years. Writes also Jeno: “Would you please insert his name and address in the Verhovay Journal? It shall be a great joy to Frigyes, if he would get a letter from the United States.” BUNDLES FOR HUNGARY... That picture and writ-up in the February 26th issue of the Journal, about 5,000 pounds of shoes and clothing being sent to Hungary, sent a note of warm affection in the hearts of many 503 readers whom this Scribe has met. Did Banes, Kohut, Joczik, Sabo and Lenart join the teamsters union when they loaded the trucks? (Better check up, because I am going to report them!) Anyway, congratulations and the best of wishes to these four noble stalwarts who did work so nobly for the relief of our Magyar brethren suffering in Hungary . . . statements were in full agreement with those of our government. Therefore, these Hungarian government authorities resorted to the Ngzi method of silencing criticism by edict and the Verhovay Journal was “verboten” in Hungary. Of course, if anything, that proves the truth of the reports pertaining to the dictatorial rule of the minority over the majority of the people in Hungary. The prohibition of the Verhovay Journal in Hungary is no surprise. It is the logical consequence of Falussy’s revelations. In a true democracy, they would have been challenged, but not countered by a prohibiting edict. That the Verhovay Journal is now “verboten” in Hungary does not concern us too much. This paper is written for the membership of the 'Association and we don’t recall a single instance in which we would have requested permission to enter Hungary. Hence the banishment of our paper is a purely academic gesture which reflects only pn the conditions prevailing in Hungary. It certainly proves that only papers assuming a hostile attitude toward the aims and actions of the Government of the United States are permitted entry to Hungary. And it follows that the Hungarian people are permitted to receive only such information about our country which is in full agreement with those Hungarian government authorities who by prohibiting the Verhovay Journal revealed their hostility toward the Government of the United States to which the Verhovay Journal pledged its support as a matter of self-understood civic duty. In view of the great moral support rendered by the Verhovay to the Hungarian government ever since the inception of the present system, and of the assistance given to the Hungarian people, the prohibiting edict can have but one result: it will strengthen the Americans of Hungarian descent in their conviction that our Government is pursuing the right policy. On the other hand, we sincerely hope that this edict will not lead to a relaxing of our American Hungarian relief-movement. Regardless of the actions of some Hungarian government authorities, the people of Hungary still are in desperate need of our assistance WHICH AVE MUST NOT DENY THEM just because some authorities have chosen to banish the most representative newspaper of American Hungarians. The people of Hungary are deeply appreciative of the gifts of their American kin and they are most certainly not opposed to the democratic way of life which we would like them to adopt. AV’e shall, therefore, continue supporting the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., and rendering all possible aid to the unfortunate people of Hungary. At the same time, we hope that the Hungarian government authorities will come to realize that the Verhovay, in full agreement with the people and the government of the United States, has only one desire: to see Freedom reign in Hungary, which is nothing more, nor less, than what the people of Hungary are praying for. Surely, IF THERE IS A DEMOCRATIC HUNGARY, its government cannot but agree with the Verhovay Journal’s emphasis on liberty and equality for all. and those others who endeavored so energetically in this noble cause. IF EVERY VERHOVAY BRANCH/ WOULD SEND A COUPLE OF HUNDRED PAIRS OF SHOES FOR “BUNDLES FOB. HUNGARY” MOVEMENT THE QUOTA WOULD SOON BE REACHED! * * * The familiar picture in the Feb. 26th issue of the VERHOVAY OVERSEAS CLUB brought back pleasant memories. Those were the good old times on the journej' to Europe. We hope that some day conditions will become normal and Verhovay can again send groups to Hungary. (Note: Johnnie “Dirk” Fulop ought to be the reporter for the group!) * * * WEDDING BELLS . . . Will be ringing for Irene Papp and Greg Long, who will enter the bonds of matrimony on May 31st, at St. Ferdinand’s Church. Reception will be at St. Boniface Hall . . . Also Irene Mohapp and Frank Breitsameter will be married in St. Genevieve Church on June 21st. The reception will be at the home of the bride’s parents, where relatives and close friends will be in attendance. Our heartiest congratulatiöns go to the newly-weds! ❖ * * James Radi opened up his own tool and die shop in Park Ridge, Illinois, we understand. He lives in Chicago at 1144 AVinona. AVe knew Jim to be an aggressive sort of fellow and he should be making good in his new endeavors, for he is a “go-getter.” ❖ ❖ ❖ Mr. and Mrs. Balogh (our Senior Secretary) and Mr. and Mrs. George Fury will take over the 835 CLUB, 835 W. North Avenue, on May 1st. The hall has already served as the meeting place of Branch 503 and we intend that it be a sort of Verhovay get-together place for Branch 503, and other Hungarian societies that want to hold their meetings there. Frank Balogh has sound ideas to make the 835 CLUB into something like a “LITTLE HUNGARY” or a “BALATONI CSARDA” to specialize in Magyar meals. This has encouraged many Chicago Hungarians to comment that they will be regular customers ... to which we add, that it is an excellent idea, for we have already tasted the excellent cooking done by both Mrs. Balogh and Secretary Balogh. Our sincere wishes go to the Balogh and Fury families in their new endeavor. We feel that Chicago Hungarian societies will patronize their business. When the place s re-christened, we’ll write about it and the new name . . . for it will be a MAGYAR one . . . ❖ * i’fi Not so long ago (November 1946 to be exact) 81 year-old George Stefely with his wife came here from Csajta, Vasmegye. He lived at the residence of his daughter at 3042 North Keating Avenue. There was a pleasant reunion among the Stefely families. But fate recently took a different turn . . . for George Stefely passed away. Burial was from Sacred Heart Church to St. Joseph Cemetery. Our condolences to the Stefely family on their bereavement. At least the elderly gentleman had the long desired wish come true: to see his family once more . . . here in our United States. Continued on page 5.
