Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 MISSING IN ACTION SGT. ANDREW HUSZAR Master Sergeant Andrew Huszar of 8Í5 Bamford Avenue, Woodbridge, :N, J., a member of Branch 3Ö5, has ;been" reported missing in action by the War Department, according to a telegram received by his mother, Mrs. Ann Huszár. Sgt, Huszar was serving with the Second Division of the Ninth Infantry 30 miles from the Manchurian border on November 28 when he was last heard from. A veteran of World War II., Huszár joined the Army in February, 1040, As a staff sergeant serving with the infantry in the last-war, he was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism, for his action against a German strongpoint in France. After attending grammar school -in ■ Weodbrxdge, the soldier attended the Perth Amboy Vocational and Technical School before he joined the Army. Our sincere sympathy goes to his mother in her deep anxiety which, we hope, will be soon relieved by hopeful news-. Bi. 366 Former Secretary Aims for Officers’ School William P. Zsednay ; At one -time secretary of Branch 3Í56, Cleveland, O., still an active ,riiember, a noted football player who now is playing at the Army, William P. Zsednay, 25, single, heeded thq c&ll to the colors in September, 1950. His address now reads: U.S. 52000912, Comp. E., 3rd Cav. Reg. 2nd Bate., Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. An ambitious young man, he is aiming to make the officers’ school and we have every confidence in his ability to make it, too. Branch 366-ers are keeping their fingers crossed for him and wish him the best of luck in his military career. Verhov ay CLEVELAND MARINE RECOVERING FROM BATTLES IN KOREA Pfc. Tony J. Szabó The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Szabó of 2690 Tennyson Rd., Cleveland, Ohio, Pfc. Tony J. Szabó has served in World War II., for four years with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was called back to active duty on August 31, 1950, and served with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment in Korea which fought its way out of the bloody trap in the Chosen Reservoir. He was evacuted from Hagamiri due to concussion, wounds and frostbite. He is now at home on convalescent leave. A member of Br. 14, Cleveland, O., — he joined a yearago — he is the brother of John and Joe Szabó, bowlers of Branch 366. Having been reactivated shortly after joining the Verhovay, he woridered if he should keep his Verhovay insurance certificate. Wisely, he decided to do so, aware of the possibility that a man returning from war may be uninsurable thereafter, and we hope that he will remain true to his decision, because the members of the Szabó family truly are assets to the Verhovay, and Tony is no exception. We do hope for your early and complete recovery, Tony, and we do hope that after having taken part in two wars, in both of which you have distinguished yourself, Uncle Sam will be satisfied with your services and sacrifices and not return you any more into the line of fire ... Cleveland City Council Member Endorses Nationality Programs Mary K. Sotak, member of the City Council of Cleveland, O., and of the Verhovay, writes us about a pleasant experience, as follows: “On Saturday, January 28, Mother and I went to the Music Hall to see the Folk Festival which was sponsored by the Cleveland Press, and we enjoyed it immensely. It gave me great joy and satisfaction to see the different nationalities perform, furthering and preserving their cultural traditions in folk songs and dances. “To be a good American, you must first appreciate your ancestral cultures and traditions. I have always maintained, to be a good American, you must be a good Hungarian and appreciate Hungarian customs and cultures. It took the people of different countries who brought their cultures with them to make America ! Journal March 21, 1951 THIS “n” THAT Cleveland, Ohio — Branch 45 By: EMERY SOBONY, JR., District Manager i—— i nn-uasaji .................. Sitting here at my desk, thinking of what I shall write, brings the, thought, that: introducing this column gives me a wonderful way of also introducing myself. I will thus have the opportunity of getting acquainted with you. So — Hello, and glad to meet you! Being an experienced insurance man will help you and me to solve some of your life problems. Insurance is not just a burial fund, but can, and is used in many other ways, such as the proper and economical way of creating and settling estates, protection of your home so that your loved ones are assured a roof over their heads, if and when your Maker calls you. Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Plans can be applied in so many ways: the protection of your business, the assured knowledge that your children will obtain an education, the protection of your home, the security of your family. These, and many other problems in life can be solved thru the application of Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Plans. And may I add that Verhovay Insurance Plans cost no more than any other legitimate insurance, besides giving you all of the additional benefits Fraternal Insurance is noted for, at no extra cost. Please feel free to come up to our office and discuss your problems with me at any time, in perfect confidence, and I will endeavor to help you to the best of my ability. Many of our members are not familiar with the office hours — so I'll just note them now: Monday ........... 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Tuesday ......... 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Thursday ....... 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Friday ...........*. 6 P.M. .to 8 P.M. Saturday ....... 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. And of course by appointment. If you can not come in to pay your duqs, then of course mail them — butj dt would be a pleasure to have you come in — so —, that I may know you personally. While in Pittsburgh, being indoctrinated, I was extremely delighted in meeting the National Officers, Mr. John Bencze, Mr. John Szalancy, Mr, Coloman Revesz, Mr. John Sabo and being personally introduced by Mr. Henry Rettmann to all of the Home Office staff. I must say I was gratified to learn that everyone assured me of their cooperation, so that my job in giving you the best service would be facilitated. Although I didn’t like to see Henry Rettmann hobbling around the offices on crutches, I could not help admiring the bulldog-like will he has, in going about his job for the benefit of us all. He deserves a hand. In taking over the desk of Branch 45 I feel'as tho’ I am at somewhat of an advantage. The fact that our office is adjacent to our National Vice- President, Dr. Andrew Kovács, gives me sort of an edge on things. I have already had the pleasure of obtaining his qualified opinion on quite a few problems, for which I am very grateful to Dr. Kovács. I am also quite thankful for the kind and considerate reception given me by the officers of Branch 45; Mr. Joseph Drotos, Mr. John Grundel, Mr. Louis Balogh, Mr. Emery Készéi and to the many members I have met so far. I am also greatly pleased to weleome^ur new member Mr. Julius Fulop of 2393 W. 41 St. As a recent arrival to our beloved country he says, “I can’t understand why, in this land of opportunity, there are some people who are dissatisfied. If a person works diligently and is not lazy he has nothing to worry over.” I think Mr. Fulop will make a good citizen as well as a good Verhovayan. The officers and members wish a speedy recovery to Helen Mayfield, 1962 W. 28 St., who fell on the ice and fractured her arm, also to Helen Antal, 3573 W. 73 St. and to the old timer John Keller, 2053 W. 45 St. One of our older and good members, Mr. Joseph Obert passed away recently and all the Verhovay members and officers wish to extend thensincere compassion and sympathy to Mrs. Obert and family. March 4th was the regular monthly meeting of Branch 45 and I must say I was quite disillusioned as to the number of members who showed up. •Don’t forget that this is your association and that it can be as active as you want it to be. Too many members sit back and “Let George do it,” then speak with dissatisfaction about the way things are going, yet it is actually up to you and every member who is not present at the meetings to bring about action. The next meeting will be, as usual, on the first Sunday of the month. May we have a capacity turn-out? Don't forget either that we are as strong as we have members — so if you know of new babies or peoplej who you think would like to become members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, give me a phone call or drop me a postal card with their name. Meanwhile, let me hear from you. Your comings and goings — the interesting things you are doing — births — weddings — parties and such and I’ll try to make the announcement in this column. — EMERY SOBONY, JR. 3609 Lorain Avenue ATlantic 1-5777 so interesting to live in — America, the Melting Pot of the World. “The Hungarian folks that participated in this program should be congratulated, especially the youngfolks. I want to take this opportunity to give them "the highest praise, for it took long hours of practice and perseverance; the young folks dancing so beautifully and gracefully and the older folks standing by and giving them their moral support and assistance. At this scene, tears came to my eyes — to see the beautiful native costumes and hear the familiar native folk songs. The only return the performers got was to see the Hungarians in great number that came to see them perform and I will say the Hungarians of every part of Cleveland and Lakewood were on hand to give them the support they so well deserved. “The entire program of over 30 nationalities was a spectacle to see but I believe the Hungarian and Slovak program was the most colorful pnd impressive. Let me congratulate the United Magyar Societies and the Committee including Judge Louisf Petrash, Rev. Dr. Andrew Leffler, Joseph M. Toth, Frank Pokorny, Mrs. Stephen Szabó, John Matyas, Mrs. Elizabeth Lengyel-Galgany, for thensplendid Hungarian Grape Harvest Festival. “If there is anything that I can do in my small way to further these types of programs. I would be glad to do so. MARY K. SOTAK, Member, City Council, Cleveland, O.”
