Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
May 28, 1947 Verhovay Journal _ PAGE 7 A Bouquet To Hungary’s First Lady MESSAGE FROM HUNGARY Following: Mme. Tildy’s stii'ring address at the Hazelwood Hungarian Home a gorgeous bouquet of red roses was presented to her by Miss Vilma Balogh, a Bradock, Pa., school-teacher, member of Chapter 117 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc. Doc’ Biel, our photographer caught the ladies smiling with Supreme President John Bencze unsuccessfully trying to hide in the back-ground. (Continued from page 6) and equality among our people. Of course, it must not be forgotten, that a terrible war has plowed through our nation and that wars breed rotten instincts. As a result, th?.t nation which always had strong democratic inclinations, lives in a democracy that is deficient in many respects. However, I ask: was it not enough to create this much?” ‘ We realize that a long road lies before us. We will have to work and struggle a great deal. We also »'ill quarrel a great deal —though I would be glad to do without that — but we do not propose to destroy the values of the past and to tear ourselves away from the heritage of those who had been truly great personalities of Hungary’s history... We propose to make use of all the true values of the past and present to rebuild a new. happy, prosperous, independent and democratic Hungary . . .” The orphans of Hungary. “In conclusion let me tell you about one of the main purposes of my visit to this country. Let me speak of fhose two hundred thousand Hungarian orphans many of whom are going astray because we are unable to place them and it is impossible for us to provide them with the opportunities without which they cannot be saved for useful citizenship . . “In Budapest alone the police have a record of forty thousand juvenile deliquents . . . boys and girls under the age of sixteen ... Many of them girls who lead the rotten life of the streets . . . and most of them dreadfully ill \ . . The nation is losing its very blood in these unfortunate children ... In vain will our attempts be to build a happy and prosperous country if we cannot save these children . . .” ‘ They are the innocent victims of the war . . . They cannot be blamed for the horrors that hap- I pened to them . . . They cannot be blamed for the hunger and cold that drove them out to the I streets . . . They are fatherless, motherless orphans . . . No one : takes care of them . . . And if I they want to eat, they have to descend into depths more horrible than death . . . Prisons and reform-schools are no places for them . . . Nor would it be possible to place them there, for all these institutions are filled way beyond capacity . . . Even »hen these juvenile deliquents are caught, the police cannot hold them, for there is no room even in our jails . . .” “For these Hungarian children, for these deliquents so deserving of salvation. I came to plead with you and all Americans . . . And I am thankful to say that much help already has been promised to me . . . And tonight I want to conclude with a fervent appeal j to you to help us save Hungary’s unfortunate children from the very depths of despair . . c * * * On this tragic note, Hungary’s I First Lady, with tears streaming I from her eyes, concluded her adj dress. She mentioned most en- i couraging examples of aid pro[ mised for Hungary’s unfortunate j orphans, like that of an American whose offer of building a home for fifty girls in Budapest where they can be led to a useful life, was one of the many truly magnificent responses to Mme. Tildy’s heartrending appeal . . . Those who heard Mme. Tildy’s i address, realize that the caring OF TRENDS AND FRIENDS IN CHICAGO L Branch 164 By Midge Rettmann Spring, with its intermittent rains, its fresh green odors, is now in full swing and we start this column early in the morning with the sound of red birds singing on the hillside. So on we go to the STORK CLUB We welcome Mrs. Louis Kollar j and Mrs. John Kocsi, Jr. to the ranks' of mothers-to-be. How soon | shall we get the shawls ready, j ladies ? WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT The marriage of Margaret | Mary Ranyak and Frank Paul Feifar was solemnized May 17th at St. John Bosco Church with Theodore Feifar as best man, Irene Ranyak maid of honor and William Feifar III ring bearer (all 164 members). Reception and supper followed at Major Hall with about 200 friends of the happy couple attending and Pop K. acting as master-of-ceremonies. Congratulations! and may good fortune follow our handsome groom and beautiful bride to the end of their road. DOUBLE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES were celebrated May 15th by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Risko, Sr. (their 39th) and their daughter, Bertha Sabik, who counted 15 years with her hubby. Congratulations! WELCOME! Mrs. Zoitan Tildy, wife of the President of Hungary, arrived in the Windy City Friday, May 16th. Our two young grandmas, Betty Varga and Marge Kunstadt, were the representatives of Br. 164 at the ensuing reception and Betty’s “Detroit” accented Hungarian made a big hit with Hungary’s First Lady. Mrs. Tildy was given a warm and enthusiastic reception and her speaking captured the hearts of all those present, both Hungarian-born and second generation listeners. BOWLING NEWS Representatives of our Branch for Hungary’s orphans is the foremost responsibility facing Americans of Hungarian descent . . . And we hope that the Hungarians will respond as generously as some of our non-Hungarian fellow-citizens . . . The situation is tragic as well as shocking and the need is terrible. Here is one task in which every American of Hungarian descent can take part. For, surely, it can not occur to anyone to think of political, religious or social differences when it comes to the saving of two hundred thousand children from physical and moral ruin . . . Hungary is doing a superhuman task . . . Less is expected of us . . . We will earn the undying gratitude of two hundred thousand juvenile victims of the war, and the entire Hungarian nation, if we only are — human. bowlers met with those of 503 to draw up the coming season’s rules and regulations. The arrangements were made in the meeting room of Mgr. Frank Balogh’s new Balaton Inn, where he features the Magyar atmosphere and the enticing cuisine of Mrs. Fiiry. Messers. Exner, Sr., Feifar, Jr., L. Fodor, Kunstadt, Jr. and Zubor and several ladies represented Br. 164. For next season, we are counting on Mrs. Vilma (Janik) Lowry, Elsie Risko and Elizabeth Taylor to join our women’s team. THE SOCIAL held May 10 to replenish our depleted treasury was a sad disappointment. The lack of youngpeople was felt keenly and we regret that we have no good news to report. AMONG OUR MEMBERS Our wandering student, Kenneth Kovaek, left his L. A. unisersity haunts for a three week vacation at home. We hear that he engaged in bowling with the Br. 525 team, where he was accorded true Verhovay hospitality. The foster daughter of our Juvenile Mgr. Barna, Mrs. John Lord, is developing an acrobat of her 9 month old son. Her rigorous training of Junior gives him the urge for more of the same. Is he a trainee for Ringling’s 1960 team? After a long silence, we finally heard from our former news-ga- I therer, Marge Stangret, in Arizona. She is taking time out to play cowgirl while the telephone lines are held up. The western qir agrees with Marge, as well I snapshot she sent shows. Whispers that Charles Szabó and his wife, the former Mary Kantor, will drive their new auto California-wards for their vacation early this summer. Perhaps then we will know the reason for the silence of Lee and Frank Kantor since their emigration. «President Iroclry has fully recovered and has returned to business in full swing. Mrs. Betty Csonka returned from Florida with a beautiful tan (of which some of us are envious) plus a few extra pounds. The expected granddaughter is still postponing the moment of her arrival. P. S. How can you tell that it will be a “she”? William and Margaret (Irocky) Schneider are now “at home” in their new Ridge Avenue establishment. How we envy you! We’re in the doghouse again. Reported Ted and Lucille Janik as living in the last house on Foster Avenue whereas it is 3rd from last. Sorry if friends had to backtrack after following our road map. We are still receiving reports from Hungary thanking us for the little Christmas gifts to <^ir overseas tots. Among those writing were Mrs. Alex Simon, Mrs. Stephen Csősz, Mrs. Stephen Ilyefal vi, Andrew Probocskai, and Mrs. Zigmond Dudás of Buda-NEWS From The Field DISTRICT MEETING OF BRANCH 17, LORAIN. O. The District Meeting of Branch 17, Lorain, 0., »-ill be held on Sunday, June 1st at 2 o’clock. Delegates to the National Convention will be elected and motions to be submitted to the Convention discussed. All members of Branch 17 are requested to attend this important session. GEORGE JÁVOR, Manager. DISTRICT MEETING OF BRANCH 21, YOUNGSTOWN, O. The pre-convention District Meeting of St. Stephen's Branch 21, Youngstown, O., will be held on Sunday, June 8, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the St. Stephen’s Home. Due to the fact that no more meetings will be held during the summer months, it is important that all members attend the last meeting before the National - Convention. The proposed amendments to the By-laws and various other motions to be presented to the National Convention will be discussed at this meeting. The next regular monthly meeting of Branch 21 »'ill be held on September 7th. AUGUSTUS HABODASZ, Pres. JOSEPH DANISH, Manager. PICNIC IN CLEVELAND BRANCH 45 The annual picnic of Branch 45 will be held on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 10 ‘A.M., at the Gyapjas Farm. 1790 Ridgewood Drive (the former Short Road, halt a mile to the east of Broadview Rd.). Music to be furnished by the Blue Danube orchestra. Food and^ refreshments will be served. Admission, including tax, 50 cents. Free transportation from the street-car stop ?.t West 25th and Broadvie»' Road. This picnic being planned as a great getacquainted party for the members of Verhovay Branch 45 and Lodge 2 of the Workingmen’s Sick Benefit Society, a special invitation is extended to each and every member of both organizations. At the same time, all members and friends of the Verhovay are cordially invited to enjoy the happy fellowship always prevailing at the annual picnics Of Branch 45. GEORGE DELI, President Entertainment Committee 40th ANNIVERSARY OF BRANCH 59, SCALP LEVEL, PA. The 40th anniversary of the founding of Branch 59, Scalp (Continued on page 8) pest, Mrs. Paul Krajczar of Vilmány, Mrs. Paul Bolcsi of Gönczruszka and Mrs. Joseph Ban of Székesfehérvár. All the letters emphasized the fact that without our gifts, the children would have had no Christmas at all as they were without even the necessary food, clothing and heat to provide the meager comforts through a hard winter. This closes the news for now so we will take the stroller out and see whether or not Gary and I can get a little sun. We have no hopes for a tan — our speed is freckles. Fraternally, Midge
