Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 4 Verhovay Journal May 21, 1952 Verhovay Journal Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. Í PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: JOHN SABO Editor’* Office: 435— 442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Telephone: COurt 1-3454 or 1-3455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 436— 442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada ....................................... $1.00 a year Foreign Countries ...................................................... $1.50 a year i Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 3, 1879. OFFICIAL COMMENT PROCLAMATION By LUKE E. HART, PRESIDENT NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS OF AMERICA Whereas, throughout all of the ages the custom has prevailed of setting aside a time for mediation, prayer, rejoicing and thanksgiving, and in keeping with that custom we have such recognized periods of pious contemplation as the Lenten Season, such days of glorious acclaim as Easter and Christmas, National Holidays and a day on which people of all faiths and stations in life give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon them, and Whereas, there has been established the custom of designating a particular week during which the attention of the public generally and the nine million American members of our Fraternal Benefit Societies in particular are asked to give thought to the advantages of the Fraternal Benefit System, the accomplishments of Fraternal Benefit Societies ahd to give recognition to their public service, now, therefore, By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the National Fraternal Congress of America, I hereby designate the week of June 8—14, 1952, as FRATERNAL WEEK, to be observed in conjunction with Flag Day, and I urge all persons to give recognition to the record of accomplishments of the Fraternal Benefit Societies and in particular manner I urge the members to emphasize by every means within their power the outstanding importance of such Societies in the affairs of our people and the advantages of affiliation with them, including the following: There are nine million members of the Fraternal Benefit Societies in North America. There is seven billion dollars of Fraternal Insurance in force. The assets of the Fraternal Societies exceed two billion dollars. The Fraternal Societies have paid more than seven billion dollars in direct benefits to the wives, children and other dependents of their deceased members. Lodges of Fraternal Benefit Societies which constitute centers of civic betterment, and contribute to the social and economic well being exist in almost every village and city in North America. They are not alone social centers, they provide a means of mutual aid in all of the problems of life. The Societies provide hospitals for the aged and infirm, homes for orphaned children, trusts for the education of dependents and the means of promoting good will among the members and toward their fellowmen. Wherever possible programs in celebration of Fraternal Week should be promoted. In all of this the leaders of the various societies should lend their help to the end that “FRATERNAL WEEK” shall be recognized and thie glorious record of the Fraternal System shall be brought home to all of our people. LUKE E. HART President Any man is a social menace who is convinced that he knows what is right and wrong and what is good and bad for all people, and who is not only willing but anxious to play God and to reorder, reorganize and renovate the lives of his fellow men by compelling them to behave ■themselves according to his pattern of good conduct. DONALD R., Richberg, 1951. There’s a lot of talk these days about society’s responsibility to the aged and to the nation’s youth. That’s all very well, but when will someone develop a protective feeling about us plain old problem-ridden, tax-paying, Mortgage-bearing, billmeeting middle-aged folk? CHANGING TIMES. Verhovay Home Manager Wanted by Branch 129, Columbus, Ohio Branch 129, Columbus, Ohio is seeking a manager .for the Verhovay Home owned by the same branch and located in Columbus. Applicants must be American citizens, be able cos speak English and Hungarian, be qualified to manage a well equipped private club and be able to furnish bond Applications must be submitted in writing and mailed no later than June 5, 1952 to David George, 1354 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus 6, Ohio. Please mark the envelopes “Home Manager Application.” Further information may be obtained from the branch manager. Fraternally, David George Manager Branch 129 Columbus, Ohio Branch 278 Observes Anniversary of Magyar Struggle for independence Omaha, Nebraska The youth of Branch 278, Omaha Nebraska, played leading parts in ithe Hungarian Independence Day program observed March 16, 1952 jin the Hungarian Home, Omaha. The memory of Louis Kossuth, resolute and fearless leader of the Magyars who lost their valiant stand /against tyranny only because of Russian intervention, was hallowed by ithe impressively large audience. The beautiful program began with Ithe singing of our National Anthem by all the assembled, and Francis Denes accompanied by piano. Paul Body, university student who came to this country two years ago with his parents, addressed the audience in clear English, and reviewed the history of Hungary’s battle for freedom under the great Kossuth. He explained that the 1848-49 revolution was twofold in purpose — to free Hungary from the tentacles of an autocratic Austria and to abolish the Hungarian feudal system. Body identified the American George! Washington with the Magyar Louis Kossuth in their similar virtues of true patriotism. He noted that Kossouth’s statue remains standing in Washington because freedom lives in The United States, but that Washington's statue was removed from its prominent place in a Budapest now under the domination of Red Ityranny. The youthful Body was applauded vigorously when he completed his stirring speech. Following in lighter vein, the sisters Mary and Agnes Kuti played Ithe piano and sang, respectively. Their Hungarian renditions were so ^appreciated that they were encored several times. These charming girls are the daughters of Branch 278 Manager Gáspár Kuti and Mrs. Kuti. Joseph Fabian, son of the president of Branch 278, also Joseph: Fabian, for the first time gave a public performance on his accordion, bnd was applauded thoroughly. For her beautiful recitation of Petőfi’s “A Rab,” Emőke Szabó was applauded roundly. Little Pearl Kramar’s violin rendition of the Hungarian csárdás evinced a professional touch from 'this young pupil. Francis Denes, mupic instructor at Boys Town, accompanied on the piano. Rev. Paul Diczky, newly arrived Roman Catholic priest, gave the ■main address. His words were so \eloquent that hardly a dry eye remained among his listeners/ and he ended his words with the patriotic Kossuth song, and the emotional audience sang with him. Petőfi’s “Falu végén kurta kocsma” was enacted by the youth of Branch 278. Among the players were Bertrand Body, John Szabó, Emery Szmrecsanyi, under the direction of Zoltán Kramer. Master of ceremonies was Louis Beszedes who thanked all those who participated in making th§ affair successful. The program was ended With the singing of the Hungarian National Anthem. Branch 278 and Omaha, Nebraska fittingly observed March ■ 15, the great day in Hungarian history. Pic. William F. Davis Private First Class William F. Davis is a paratrooper in the 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, He enlisted January 11, 1951 and .received his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and at Fort Benning, Georgia. Pfc. Davis participated in Exercise Southern Pine, North Carolina, in August, 1951, and Exercise Long Horn, Fort Hood, Texas. Davis, a member of Branch 237, Steubenville, Ohio, is also a Hungarian interpreter in the service. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Davis and the late William Davis of Wellsburg, West Virginia.
