Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1952 / Verhovay Journal

August 20, 1952

Verhovay Journal

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BRANCH 164

— CHICAGO, ILL. —

SENTINEL

By: ANDREW JANOVICS, Manager

Vacation'days have come and gone. We enjoyed our vacation this year in Michigan. The majority of the time we were on the shores of Jor: dan Lake at Lake Oddessa, Michigan. It was simply grand out there, the air, the scenery, everything. The children had fun at the beach a few doors from the cottage. The lake was right in our back yard, but the youngsters went to the beach as they liked to dive into the water from the diving boards. Fishing was tfun. We caught many. The only discouraging thing was that everytime I caught a really big one it turned out to be a dogfish, which we did not like and which we buried in the ground. However, we did catch some nice size perch, crapies, blue gills and black-eyed bass.

While in Michigan we stopped at Lawrence to visit Mary and Louis Molnár. The sumptuous southern fried chicken Mary prepared for us was “out of this world.” We also visited our friends the Charles Mikloses at Gladwin, had quite a time reminiscing about the past. A delicious lunch was served at their jplace. Mrs. Miklós, who is just recuperating after an operation, was looking very well. We also went to Lansing, went through the capital building whjch we enjoyed.

Betty and Ernest Taylor just returned from their vacation spent in Wisconsin and claim they had a very nice time. But alas, they too were not satisfied with the size of their fishing catch. Julia and William Feifar spent their vacation in Indiana on the farm of Willie’s Dad. Their son Bill has beeh there a month with Grandma and Grandpa and just loves it. Roze Szabó is also on vacation, destination of which is unknown to us. Louis Fodor was away over the 4th at his usual Minnesota haunt.

This seems to have been the month of youth; youth in its sadness; youth in it’s happiness

It is with utmost sadness we record the passing away of young, handsome Robert Small who went to his eternal rest July 22nd during his 19th year of life. Funeral services for young Bob, who would have been 20 years old August 4th, wtere held from the John, V. May Funeral Home on Milwaukee Avenue, whence he was taken to the Irving Park Cemetery on July 25th. To his grieving Mother and Father, Margaret and Andrew Small, we extend our deepest sympathy.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE!

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Risko are the proud parents of another boy, their (third. The new addition is Gary Thomas who was born June 28th. Congratulations to the happy parents. By the way, young Gary is the 14th grandchild of the Senior Andrew Risko’s, and we trust and hope that like the other 13 he too will become a Verhovay Branch 164 member. >

Wedding bells rang July 28th. Radiant with happiness was young Irene Bokor (Exner) as she walked down the steps of the church on the arm of her handsome husband Robert Halóién, amidst a shower of rice. Irene looked lovely in white organdy with embrodiery on the front of the skirt. Her bouquet was of white roses. Her pretty blonde bridesmaid was dressed in a shade of lavender with a bouquet of pink;

iroses and a small halo hat of matching pink roses. In the evening a reception was held at the Kultur Klub where friends and relatives gathered to wish the best of everything to the happy couple. Best of lluck, Irene and Bob.

Our member and ex-bowler, Geza Barna, was married to his lovely bride Betty, August 2nd. Congratulations to the happy pair. Among the guests was Betty Demeter’s brother, Andy Barna, from Beaver Falls, Pa. He was accompanied by his Japanese wife and their child. Marge Barna Kupla was very happy, as she had her husband home on furlough for a whole week.

Branch 37 held their picnic July 27 at the Magyar House. There was a nice crowd. We had a pleasant time there, although to tell the truth, we did not dance too much {is we were recuperating from the night ..before which we had spent at Babe’s wedding. Nevertheless, the. dance floor was crowded with young and old as they danced to the music of Szepesy’s Orchestra.

On the sick list this month wq have Andrew Risko, Paul Gyuracka, Vincent Small and Ignác Plank. May they get well soon.

Let me remind you—OUR DANCE ds getting closer and closer—September 27, at the Lincoln Auditorium. We would like to see our members

8 Johnstown, Pa. 1

10 Barton, Ohio 7

14 Cleveland, Ohio 22

17 Lorain, Ohio 5

20 Fairport Harbor, Ohio 1

21 Youngstown, Ohio 3

23 Pocahontas, Va. ' 11

25 Glen Jean, W. Va.” 1

26 Sharon, Pa. 1

27 Toledo, Ohio 3

29 Berwick, Pa. 2

31 Bamesboro, Pa. 5

32 Gary, W. Va. *■ 8

33 Windber, Pa. 3 ,

34 Pittsburgh, Pa. 5

36 Detroit, Mich. 9

40 Martins Ferry, Ohio 4

45 Cleveland, Ohio / 4

48 New York, N. Y. 6

52 New Brunswick, N. J. 5

57 Clarksburg, W. Va. 1

59 Scalp Level, Pa. 2

62 Ambridge, Pa. 2

68 Bridgeport, Conn. I

71 Duquesne, Pa. 1

76 Philadelphia, Pa. 2

84 Lackawanna, N. Y. 1

85 Daisytown, Pa. 1

88 Yatesboro, Pa. 1

90 Allentown, Pa. 1

91 Akron, Ohio 2

96 Chicago, 111. 1

98' Bethlehem, Pa. 1

120 Perth Amboy, N. J. t 5

129 Columbus, Ohio S

132 South Bend, Ind. 7

133 Phillipsburg, N. J. 1

141 Ellwood City, Pa. 1

145 Jersey City, N. J. 1

147 Avella, Pa. —1

150 Masontown, Pa. 1

159 Phoenixville, Pa. 2

163 McKees Rocks, Pa. 2

171 Sharpsville, Pa. 1

172-Leechburg, Pa. 3

bring their friends, meet old friends and really enjoy themselves on this occasion. So please come. Put away your cares for this evening. Tickets available at the door, or if wished may be purchased in advance from any of the branch officers or at our meetings.

Everyone welcome! Neighboring branches invited.

September 27, 1952.------------------------------AMERICAN SERVICE INSTITUTE, Room 403, 200 Ross Street. Pittsburgh 19, Pa., COurt 1-6010

Hope McDermott, Field Secretary

Information of interest on McCarran Bill

The new “Immigration and Nationality Act (Public Law 414), better known as the McCarran-Walter Bill, was enacted into law by Congress on June 27, 1952 and will go into effect on December 24, 1952, which js 180 days after enactment. Among some of the more significant changes in provisions for naturalization, many of which are already in effect under the Internal Security Act, are the following:

1. After December 24, 1952, a Declaration of Intention (First Paper.) will no longer be required for the purpose of filing a petition for naturalization, nor will a Declaration of Intention issued on or after December 24, 1952, be regarded as evidence of an alien’s lawful, admission for permanent residence in any proceeding, action or matter arising under this or any other Act. An alien, however, is at liberty to file a Declaration of Intention even though it will not be required in connection with

174 Scranton, Pa. 1

187 Granite City, 111. 1

189 Alliance, Ohio 6

194 Rossford, Ohio 1

209 St. Louis, Mo. 2

210 Vestaburg. Pa. 1

213 Red Jacket, W. Va. 1

214 Flint, Mich. 3

215 Muskegon Heights, Mich. 1

216.Northampton, Pa. 3

226 McKeesport, Pa. 1

234 Alpha, N. J. 1

248 Monaville, W. Va. 6

249 Dayton, Ohio 1

262 Pittsburgh, Pa. 2

278 Omaha, Nebr. 2

289 Hegewisch, 111. 1

296 Springdale, Pa. 2

335 Amherst, Ohio 1

338 Warren, Ohio 1

343 Williamson, W. Va. 1

348 Mona, W. Va. 1

364 Youngstown, Ohio 3

37ft Lynch, Ky. 1

373 Wheelwright, Ky. 8

376 Pittsburgh, Pa. 3

383 Buffalo, N. Y. 8

395 McKeesport, Pa. 1

417 Trenton, N. J. 4

418 Mansfield, Ohio 1

432 Crescent, Ohio 2

443 Detroit, Mich. 6

482 Beckley, W. Va. " 13

503 Chicago, 111. 7

511 Detroit, Mich. 1

514 Youngstown, Ohio 4

517 Cairnbrook, Pa. 1

518 New Brunswick, N. J. 1

525 Los Angeles, Cal. \ 4

533 Barberton, Ohio 3

544 Vintondale, Pa. 2

SENIOR ORDER 128

JUVENILE ORDER 136

TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 264

his petition for naturalization. Under present Pennsylvania law, eligibility to practice certain professions; in Pennsylvania are contingent upon legal prerequisites (requiring citizenship or a declaration of intention (first paper). For example, architects, physicians and surgeons are required to be citizens or have filed a declaration of intention before they can practice in this state. Many employers in industrial plants arbitrarily request proof of a job applicant’s citizenship status. For (this group of people who are not citizens and for whom a Declaration of Intention might be a condition for employment, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (709 New Federal Building, Pittsburgh) is prepared to lend the necessary assistance.

2. The petitioner for naturalization iis required to demonstrate- an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language. Heretofore, the ability to read and write English was not required as a condition to citizenship. This provision further states that the ability to read and write shall be met if the applicant can read or write simple words and phrases to the end that a reasonable test of his literacy shall be made and that no- extraordinary or unreasonable condition shall be imposed upon the applicant.

The exceptions to this provision are that it shall not apply to any person physically unable to read, write or speak, if he is otherwise . qualified to be naturalized; nor shall it apply to any person, who on the effective date of this Act, 5s over fifty years of age and has been living in the United States for periods totaling at least twenty years.

As under the old law, the petitioner is required to demonstrate ia knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the his- Itcry and of the principles and form of government of the United States.

3. Under this Act, a neighborhood investigation of all petitioners for naturalization by an employee of the Immig-ration and Naturalization Service, or of the United Sjtates designated by the Attorney General, would be mandatory. This is a feature of the new law designed to tighten the nation’s internal security. This means that in addition to having the usual character witnesses, neighbors of the petitioner will be interviewed by an officer of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, to further establish the good character requirement.

4. Some of the new fees which will, go into effect under the new Act are:

(a) For filing a petition for naturalization, including final hearing and the issuance of the certificate, $10 (Now $11, including Declaration of Intention).

(b) For receiving and filing a declaration of intention and issuing duplicate, $5 (Now $3).

(c) To replace lost, mutilated or destroyed certificate of naturalization or declaration of intention, $5.

(d) For applicatión for a certificate of citizenship; , for issuance of special certificate of citizenship to obtain recognition; for application for a certificate of citizenship in changed name, $5.------------------------------The dark moles, particularly blueblack or slate colored ones, are those

most likely to become malignant.

New Members in the Senior and Juvenile

Order for the Month of June, 1952

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