Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 2 MEWS From The Field TO THE CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTS The next edition of the Journal will be published on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1952. News items and brief announcements will be accepted for publication in that issue until closing date, October 8. Articles and similar contributions for that issue must reach the editor’s desk no later than October 1. Contributions, if possible, should be typewritten, on one side of the paper only, double spaced and not exceeding 800 words. Contributions must be signed by the author. Address all contributions to Verhovay Journal, 436 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 19, Pa. • * * ATTENTION BRANCH 39 All members interested in bowling Sunday evenings in a mixed league please contact as soon as possible: JOSEPH NEMETH, telephone New Brighton 5742W, or, MARTIN SZELES, Beaver Falls 2648R. Fraternally, MARTIN SZELES Mgr. Br. 39. CLEVELAND, OHIO Branch 45 JUBILEE The 45th anniversary of Branch 45 will be celebrated with a banquet to be held on Sunday, October 5, 1952, beginning at 1:00 P.M., in the 'auditorium of the West Side Hungarian Evangelical Church, West 98 ‘and Denison Avenue, Cleveland. The committee for this event is making preparations for a very successful banquet and a pleasing program. The members of Branch 45 are urged to plan to attend the jubilee. Other members, branches and Verhovay friends are also extended this invitation to participate in our 45th anniversary celebration. Fraternally, JOSEPH DROTOS, President COLOMAN BERTALAN, Br. Mgr. EMERY KÉSZÉI, Sec’y.-Treasr. NEW YORK, NEW YORK Branch 48 DINNER and DANCE Branch 48 is planning a dinner1 land dance in honor of its two outstanding members. Directors Aloysius C. Falussy and Albert Ibos. Mr. lbos is also president of Branch 40. The event for the two directormembers will be held on Saturday, October 18, 1952 in the large hall of the First Magyar Presbyterian Church at 233 East 116th Street, New York City. Fine Hungarian music will be played by a popular gypsy orchestra. Admission price will be $2.25, including tax. Verhovay members and friends are .invited to participate. DUQUESNE, PA. Branch 71 OBITUARY John Kucik, long recognized as one of the pillars of Branch 71, died suddenly August 25, 1952 at the age of sixty. Mr. Kucik, who rightfully earned Vhe Illustrious Citation and Gold Emblem for his many years of loyal service, was an officer of Branch 71 over a period of many years. He was Verhovay Journal September 17, 1952 branch manager for repeated terms, (later served as treasurer. His áctivities in Verhovay affairs were not only locally known hut recognized over the entire Verhovay world. Present at the rites conducted in St. Joseph’s Cemetery were his family, relatives, friends, fellow workers ;and Verhovay members. John Bencze, National President of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, eulogized the deceased. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Kucik, two daughters, Mrs. William Reach and Mrs. Nicholas Hleba, the latter an employee of the Home Office, and a grandchild, Edward Reach. Our sympathies to the bereaved family! its 40th anniversary with ceremonies in St. Joseph's Hall, Hickory St., Flint. Branch 214 is getting ready 'through the volunteer efforts of its members for this grand event. It is hoped that not only the members of Branch 214 but also the Directors, National Officers, branches and other members attend Ithe 40th year observance of the founding of Branch 214. Fraternally, The Entertainment Committee MANVILLE, N. J. Branch 292 BRANCH MANAGER Alexander B. Chunko, R. F. D. 1, Sommerville, N. J., became manager of this branch on July 1, 1952. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Branch 342 DANCE A fall dance will be held Saturday, November 15, 1952, beginning at! 8:00 P. M., in the Dr. Hertzel Hall, 1335 N. California Ave., Chicago. Musical entertainment will be provided by the well-known Szepesi Union Orchestra. Food and refreshments will be {available. Admission, including tax, will be 75*. Chicago area members and friends ,are cordially invited to the Branch 342 fall dance and festival. THE ARMY AND I By PFC. STEVE MISLAY Branch 21 Youngstown, Ohio CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Branch 164 SOCIALS A fall social will be held on Saturday evening, September 27th, 1952, at the Finnish Community Center (formerly Lincoln Auditorium), 4219 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. You are also notified that after every monthly meeting there will be a card party and other socials. Fraternally, ANDREW JANOVICS Branch Manager / GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS Branch 187 ANNIVERSARY For the benefit of our members who were not present at the August 10, 1952 meeting of this branch, we inform you that it was decided to prepare for the observance of our 40th anniversary Saturday, November 1, 1952. The preparations committee is working hard toward assuring the complete success of our anniversary celebration, but it realizes that the full cooperation and assistance of the members must be had. The women members, especially, are needed for the work that lies ahead. Your presence is urgently requested at our next meeting. Fraternally, MOSES CSÖMÖR Branch Manager ALLIANCE, OHIO Branch 189 MEETING and DANCE The Alliance Verhovay Women’s Club of Branch 189 and former Branch 369, now merged with Branch 189, met recently at the club rooms to make plans for their dance to btj held October 25, 1952. The Variety Aces orchestra from Warren, Ohio will play csárdás, polka and other popular dances. A beautiful white flowered bed spread will be raffled off at the dance. Admission will he 594. Refreshments at the meeting were served by Mrs. Mike Bilcze, Sr. and Mrs. Dan Farkas. The next meeting will be held at the Verhovay home on So. Webb St. Mrs. Julia Barany and Mrs. Mikej Philip will be the hostesses. Fraternally, MRS. LOUIS TOSHA, SR. President MRS. STEVE KOROSY Secretary FLINT, MICHIGAN Branch 214 ANNIVERSARY Approximately 49 years ago Branch 214 was founded in Flint, Michigan, and the Verhovay flag graced that city for the first time. On Sunday, October 26, 1952, at; 3:00 P.M., Branch 214 will celebrate Dear friends and gentle people: This is your roving reporter who formerly was referred to as “Mr.” Steve Mislay of the Branch 21 Sports Club Speaks column. While during- my roving and roaming, I suddenly awoke one morning to find myself as Pfc. Mislay, US 52150222, one of Uncle Sam’s finest. Incidentally the yard long row of numbers and the letters US preceding designates me as being of a distinct category of individuals, the ones who bravely answered the call to the colors. The postman very politely thrust my induction notice into my hands one dark and cloudy day. Of course I was aware of the situation the very moment I spotted him marching up the walk in military fashion, counting cadence to himself. A few weeks later I encountered the usual farewell favors associated with the occasion of leaving for the service. There were going away presents, words of advice about if iti doesn’t move salute it, etc. It seemed all my friends and relatives were somewhat rejoiced to see me depart because by actual count I received six handy traveling kits. Yes, my well-wishers were seeing to it that I would never have disheveled hair or a smudge on my nose. Well the eventful day came, and after a cup of coffee and two doughnuts left over from the last batch of draftees to leave, fond good-byes and a pat on the back, I was off to defend my country’s honor. After a somewhat hectic week of being indoctrinated in the ways and wherefores of the Army’s intricate system of acquainting the draftee with it’s wonderful opportunities and privileges, I found myself in the deep South, in Alabama. Now this picturesque camp is nestled between tall majestic pines and approximately twenty-six miles of dirt roads, which I later learned would be as familiar to me as the palm of my hand. My basic training immediately started with quite a flourish. Every morning at five o’clock I was rudely aroused by a corporal who seemed to take a devilish pride in standing over you and blowing a whistle until he was red, white and blue in the face. We would then all run outside and start shaking the trees. The purpose of that was to awaken the birds, because by then we were * so angry we didn’t feel they should keep on sleeping after us. Throughout the day that same corporal would be around harrassing the troops with his tin whistle. He always seemed to be disturbing our ;ten minute breaks by strongly requesting us either to take a long hike or to scrub pots and pans until our reflections stared back at us. Then of course during the winter and snowy seasons we would go out to sweep the snow off the area, so the corporal could see if there were any cigarettes or tiny bits of paper on the ground we could “police” up. After observing this Corporal Chicken in action, I readily agreed with the historians who claim that all great military leaders, Napoleon and Hitler as examples, started out on Itheir amazing careers as corporals. I’m rather eager to learn just how far our ole boy will go in this man’s Army. Perhaps some day I may proudly state, “I knew him well, when he was just a chicken corporal.” Oops! I mean Corporal Chicken. Aside from the various hardships imposed upon us, there were a few incidents that tended to distract me from the rigorism of Army life. I’ll always vividly remember the time when, during a squad marching drill, one of my pals was designated to take over the drilling of our squad. He promptly ordered us to attention, and, under the very nose of the corporal, briskly marched us away and down to the post exchange where we leisurely enjoyed the afternoon sipping soft drinks and munching candybars. Then the time a visiting general walked through the area chatting with the troops when an excited rookie stepped up to him and executed the snappiest left-handed salute ever given a general. Although the general’s jaw dropped open almost to his knees, he very politely and in a fatherly manner took the lad aside and for ten minutes straight had him practise saluting—with his right hand. 1 also learned there is such a word as “thuther,” used primarily in the place of the words, the other. That and a few other words and phrases are quite commonly used by Kentuckians. Then of course the Civil War was: refought and thrashed out between the Northerners and the Southerners, with the latter still clinging to their theme, “Save your Confederate money, boys, the South will rise again.” Quite a few times I was lefti in the middle of Gettysburg fighting for the North when the corporal would blow his whistle, leaving me stranded on the battle field alone. After sixteen weeks of Armjr life gently shoved down my throat, I received orders to set sail for the Far East Command. The mystic East, Japan, Geisha (pronounced gay-sha, not guy-sha) girls, whoopee! here I come — and Korea. j
