Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 12 Verhovay POWER CITY NEWS SPRINGDALE, PA.. AND VICINITY by Edward A. Mattie Branch 296 Journal December 17, 1952 Information of Interest to Resident Aliens From the American Service Institute By the time you receive this copy of the Journal, the branch elections will be a thing of the past. It is certainly hoped that a very capable and enthusiastic group of officers will be elected. A complete report on the election will appear next month. The supper and dance held on November 29 was fairly successful. The size of the crowd indicated that such an affair was long overdue. It: is felt that a still greater number of members would have been on hand if it had not for the sudden snow storm. This storm was reminiscent, of the heavy snow fall of exactly two years ago which caused the then planned supper to be cancelled entirely. Many fine compliments were received for the fine supper prepared by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The music was furnished by the “Borrelli Combos” orchestra. The annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held Saturday. December 20. at 2:00 P. M. The following Saturday, December 27, will find Arpad Nagy and his orchestra at the home. Food will bei served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. On Wednesday. December 31, will be the New Year’s Eve dance and celebration. The name of the orchestra for this date is still unknown at this writing. Members and their guests are cordially invited to attend these, affairs. They are provided for your entertainment, so make it a point to attend and have a very good time. BIRTHDAYS Birthday greetings are »due to the following members who are observing their birthdays in December: Andre Balash, Jr., Miss Helen Bauman, Mrs. Andre Fazekas, Mrs. Vendel Koosz, Alex Korponay, Jr., John Kovach, Benjamin Lajos, Jacob Schweiger, Jr., Paul Tarpay, Mrs. Lester Varadi, William Wargo, Mrs. William Willard and Frank Zohon, Sr. On December 25, Christmas birth» days wid be observed by John Palmer, Sr. and Elwyn Mattie. MISCELLANEOUS Congratulations to Mr and Mrs. Andrew Andreko of Bairdford on their 43d wedding anniversary November 29. This same date is also the birthday of their son, Ernest, who is now in the mijtary service. A photograph of Ernest appears elsewhere in the Journal. * * * John Palmer, Sr. and Joseph Bodnar have returned to their homes after hospitalization . .. Birthday greetings to Richard Bodnar and Mrs. Blanche Wanamaker . . . The persistent hunters of Glassmere have had a very bad seasons this year... A group of men and women went by chartered bus to McKees Rocks to attend a delayed dance which was held November 22. * * * Betty Jane Telegdy became the bride of Charles Ecker of Tarentum on Saturday, November 22. The wedding took place in the Springdale Hungarian Reformed Church. Betty Jane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Telegdy of Rural Ridge. The very best of wishes to the newlyweds. * * * Mr and Mrs. Josesph WisKev Jr had their son baptized on Sunday, November 2. They named him Gary Joseph. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wesoloski. Also on the same day, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Balash, Jr. had their baby baptized. He was named Donald. The sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Balash of Springdale. Both babies were baptized in the same church, the Holy Family Church of Normantown. * * * The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Branch 296 donated $25.00 to the Gólya Fund and $25.00 to the Building Fund of the Springdale Hungarian Reformed Church. * * * It's difficult for me to believe, but as of last month the “Power City- News” began its third year in print. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!--------------------------HUNG ARI A NS PA RTICIP AT E AT UN FESTIVAL Branch Manager Heads Hungarian Exhibit Visitors to the UN Day Exhibits on Friday, October 24, were thrilled at the seventeen diferent national exhibits which were shown in the Hastings Elementary School gymnasium, New York. Added to these was the display by the International Red Cross, and all the exhibits were arranged around the perimeter of the gymnasium and down through the center. In charge of the Hungarian exhibit was Mrs. Michael Skok, versatile, manager of Branch 175, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The Hungarian display had contributions from Mrs. Dennis Sweeney, Mrs. Thornton Burlock and Mrs. Stephen Pap. A few of the many .interesting items were exquisitely embroiderd feit jackets, equally beautiful on both sides, a fascinating china and wood spice set, handpainted wine flasks and a cat painting from Budapest. Mrs. Skok pointed to a white blouse embroidered with bright reds and told how she had dipped the blouse into mild bleach in order to whiten it and how not a bit of the embroidery has been less bright — an example of #the superior Hungarian dyes. Live entertainment was the Hungarian csárdás by the Hungarian American group under Miss Menne.--------j ----------O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL 0 come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethiehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels. Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Amen. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation. 0 sing, all ye bright hosts of heav’n above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest. Refrain. Each year, the business of being an alien residing in the United States seems to become a more difficult situation than ever before. The problems, responsibilities, and duties of , an alien have been increased by the recent passage of the McCarran Act, and stronger provisions have been set up for their enforcement. Aliens who have been in the United States since 1940 are already familiar with the provisions of the Alien Registration Act of 1940 which requires all aliens to be registered and fingerprinted and to meet other requirements connected with this procedure. This has been incorporated into the McCarran Act, and a brief resume of the reuirements follows: Alien Registration An alien in the United States 30 days or longer and who is 14 years of age or over, must be registered and fingerprinted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service within such 30 days. Where an alien is under the age of 14, it is the duty of his parent or legal guardian to see that he is registered. After the alien has reached his 14th birthday, he'is required, within 30 days thereafter, to apply in person for registration and to be fingerprinted. Annual Address Report Every alien required to register must file an annual address report with the Attorney General in January of each year. This provision has been in effect under the Internal Security Act of 1950 for the past two years, so that many aliens are already familiar with this procedure. In the past, forms for filing address reports have been available in local post offices on or about January 1st of each year. Wide publicity has generally been given through press and radio to call the attention of all non-citizens to this regu'ation, so that all those affected will be informed. Aliens have 30 days from the 1st of January to file such reports. The parent or legal guardian must take this responsibility in the case of minor children. Notice of Change of Address Every alien subject to registration is also required to notify the Attorney General in writing of his change of / address within 10 days from the date he moves to the new address. Penalties Failure on the part of any alien affected by this law to meet its provisions may subject him to any of the following penalties, unless the reasons for not complying with the order are excusable and satisfactory in the judgment of the Attorney General. 1. A fine of not more than $200, or 30 days’ imprisonment, or both. 2. Deportation. Travel of Aliens Permanently resident aliens in -the j United States, who plan to leave the country temporarily, may make application to the Attorney General for a permit to re-enter the United States An application for re-entry permit should be filed at least 30 days prior to departure. If such a permit is obtained and the alien returns to the United States within the period of its validity, no other | travel document will be required by j the Immigration authorities for the alien’s re-admission. If any alien traveling abroad is not in possession of a valid permit to re-enter the United States, he may find it difficult to return. Such an alien may apply at an American Consular office abroad for a nonquota immigration visa, which provides that under certain circumstances a returning alien may be( classified as a non-quota immigrant. In prder to qualify for non-quota status, the alien must- show: (a) That he was previously lawfully admitted in the United States for permanent residence. (b) That he went abroad with the intention of returning to reside in the United States. (c) That he has not intentionally abondoned his residence in the United States, and (d) That his stay abroad, if prolonged, was caused by reasons over which he had little or no control and for which he was not responsible. Before such an immigration visa may be issued, however, the alien must show that he is admissable into the United States under the immigration laws. Among other things, he must have an assurance of financial support in the United States which, guarantees that he is not likely to become a public charge. Interpretation of these regulations and others under the Immigration and Nationality Act as well as service in obtaining citizenship are available through the American Service Institute, a Red Feather agency.-----------£•&-•---------------HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Hark! the herald angels sing. ‘‘Glory to the new-born King-; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Refrain Hark! the herald ange s sing, “Glory to the new-born King!” ----------vs'x'fc---------DO YOU JUST BELONG? Are you an active member, The kind that would be missed, Or are you just contented That your name is on the list? Do you attend the meetings And mingle with the crowd. Or do you stay at home And crab both long and loud? Do you take an active part To help the Lodge along? Or are you satisfied to be The kind to “just belong?” Do you ever go to visit A member who is sick, Or leave the work for just a few And talk about the clique ? There is quite a program scheduled That means success, if done, And it can be accomplished With the help of everyone. So attend the meetings regularly. And help with hand and heart. Don’t be just a member, But take an active part. Think this over, Member, Are we right or are we wrong? Are you an Active Member ? Or—Do You Just Belong?-----------§ *-■--------------And what is Fame? The meanest) have their day, The Greatest can but blaze, and pass away. — Pope. Seldom comes glory till a man be1 dead. — Herrick. Fame finds never tomb t’ inclose it in. — S. Daniel. He'lives in fame, that dy’d in virtue’s, cause. — Shakespeare.
