Verhovayak Lapja, 1954 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1954 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 4 Verhovay Journal December 15, 1954. (Verhovay Journal Journal oi the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 7907 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit 17, Mich. PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: JOHN SABO Editor’! Office: 4S6—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. Telephone: COnrt 1-S454 er 1-S455 All articles and changes of address should be sent to the VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 486—442 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH 19, PA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: United States and Canada Foreign Countries .............. »••••••••••••« ___ 81.00 a year ....... $1.50 a year Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan under the Act of March 8, 1879. Branch Manager Reports West Virginia Mine Tragedy “Cardinal Mindszenty, symbol of the Hungarian people’s resistance, will have been in prison for six years this coming Christmas. The Hungarian people and the whole world know that Cardinal Mindszenty was convicted cn trumped-up charges and on the basis of a confession forced from him by the most barbaric means. The Hungarians and the Americans don’t forget the example set by their valiant Primate of Hungary, and the Communists can not destroy the Hungarian people’s faith in God and religion.” Speaking to Poland, he continued: “We in America are very concerned about your Cardinal Wyszynski, the Primate of Poland. Now he begins his second year of imprisonment. What a miscarriage of justice! Where is he? The red Communists will not tell us. But be assured, my dear friends of Poland, that we, your fellow Catholics in America, remember you in our prayers... And I may add how much we in America admire the spirit and the history of the Polish people.” General Ryan addressed these words to Estonia: “Under our American system of freedom of religion, each denomination is allowed complete freedom. No one trespasses on the religious rights of others ... We are proud as Americans of your hard fights against Communism, and may God bless you and preserve you in this, your stand.” He told the people of Lithuania that “many Lithuanian Catholics in America are proud of their heritage and proud of the tremendous fight you are making against the Red onslaught. Greater Pittsburgh Fraternal Societies Help Celebrate First Anniversary of Warner Brothers Cinerama MEMBER LOST IN HOLOCAUST In language as graphic as the newspaper stories, the letter of John A. Hornyak, manager of Branch 566, Farmington, West Virginia, which he recently sent to National Secretary Coloman Revesz, describes the horror of the explosion which on November 6 wrecked the No. 9 mine of the Jamison Coal and Coke Company in Farmington. The earth-shaking explosion, of unknown origin, was followed by fires which trapped the men working below, and for hours and days thereafter several or more other explosions followed the initial one. Not only was the mine itself destroyed but the surface installations were reduced to rubble by this vengeful outcry of a broken law of the elements. Fifteen miners gave their lives in this latest strike of nature against the very dangerous occupation of coal mining. Fellow miners, mining officers arid engineers did everything in their means to rescue the unfortunate workers. Union leader John L. Lewis hurriedly came to the sad scene. Grief-stricken families and friends waited in desperation. But the raging fires and deadly gases made it absolutely impossible, Message of hope and encouragement were sent to captive peoples behind the Iron Curtain by Major General Patrick J. Ryan, U.S. Chief of Chaplains, who broadcast over the U. S. Information Agency’s Munich Radio Center during his recent visit to Munich, Germany. The Chief of Chaplains’ words, spoken directly to Soviet troops and the people of Russia, Hungary, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania, also were carried to other countries behind the Iron Curtain via the Information Agency’s Voice of America studios in Washington, D. C. In Munich to dedicate the 260th church built for use of American soldiers Jews, Protestants and Catholic alike — General Ryan addressed these words to Soviet troops and the Russian people: . “This is one of the many churches throughout the world that our American government builds and turns after many attempts, to get to the enveloped men. Finally, the terrible decision had to be made — the sealing off all the openings to the mine. It is estimated that it n\ay take months before the fires are snuffed out. Branch manager Hornyak, a former coal miner himself and a past Verhovay director, in his account informs National Secretary Revesz that the mine disaster took* the life of a Verhovay member, Joseph Apjok of Branch 566. Mr. Apjok was among the unfortunate few called to work in that day, Saturday, an off day at the collieries. Had the explosion occured on a day when the normal number of workers is about four hundred — it causes shudders to think of it — although this is but of little consolation to the bereaved families of the fifteen miners whose lives were forfeited in the pits of the earth. The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association extends its deepest sympathies to the family of its deceased brother, Joseph Apjok, and to the families of the other miners in the No. 9 mine explosion, Farmington, West Virginia. over to our chaplains for the spiritual ministration of our troops. We who use these chapels feel very close to the Russian people. Never a day goes by but what we pray for you. In the name of God, then, persevere, and be steadfast. “We Christians on this side of the Iron Curtain,” he continued, “are proud of you. There is evidence that you are surviving your ordeal.” General Ryan, in his Russian broadcast, branded as “very untrue” a recent article in Red Star, Soviet army newspaper, which attacked U.S. Army chaplains — priests and Protestant ministers who are serving with the Armed Forces. “It said we were guilty of espionage, that we were spies and many other things,” General Ryan declared. In his talks to Hungary and Poland, General Ryan referred to two imprisoned Catholic cardinals. Speaking to .Hungary he declared: The many fraternal societies, domiciled in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and constituting the Greater Pittsburgh Fraternal Societies organization, including our own Verhovay, had the privilage and the pleasure of observing Fraternal Night at Warner Brothers Cinerama Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. The occasion was the celebration of the first anniversary of the opening of this modern theatre, one of the finest in the country, in connection with the revolutionary film, the first of its kind, “This Is Cinerama.” Many notables were on hand from Warner Brothers to accept a plaque given by the Greater Pittsburgh Fraternal Societies memorializing the importance of the birthday celebration, the contribution made by 'this outstanding film company to the people of this country and other countries in the way of this newest of educational as well as entertaining achievements. The festiveness of the occasion was enhanced by the appearance on stage of young women and children of many nationalities dressed in native costume. We are proud to say that the Hungarians were well represented. Julia Orris, of Radio Station WHOD, Homestead, Pa., recorded many interviews during intermission for broadcast on her Sunday, December 12 Hungarian Radio Program. Among those interviewed was John Sabo, National Auditor, who represented the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. “This Is Cinerama” is now begining its second year of continuous daily showings in Pittsburgh. It is a certainty that this marvelous movie will continue being shown to capacity audiences for many more months. The movie-goer experiences a thrill which can never be forgotten. because he is part of the movie. He not only witnesses tha filmed events — he is IN the scenes! The lifelike experiences of zooming down in the roller coaster, flyingabove the American and Canadian Niagara Falls, seeing a scene from the opera Aida at La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy, the colorful bull fights in Madrid, Spain, thei Triumphants’ Spectacle at the Castle» of Edinburgh, Scotland, Cypress' Gardens beautiful water show in Florida, and the airplane flight across our country will for ever live in the memories of those who see this picture. The sight and sound are just as real as though one were on the scene in person. Every member of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, who is fortunate by living reasoniably close to one of the few Cinerama theatres now operating at important points in The United States, should make it a MUST to view this fantastic and revolutionary film production.---------------------------Sometimes a man’s wife is the power behind his dome.--------------------------The best cure for sleepless nights still is an honest day’s work. NOTICE TO BRANCH MANAGERS The December monthly reports together with the December monthly dues payments, and any delayed monthly reports and monthly dues payments, SHOULD BE forwarded by the branch managers in time to reach the Home Office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31ST. This is VERY IMPORTANT because on December 31st the Home Office shall officially close its records for the year 1954; also, preparations must be begun then for the Annual Statement and Valuation Report required by the Insurance Departments of the various States. Late individual monthly dues payments should be sent onward by the branch managers. —THE HOME OFFICE CHIEF OF U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINS BROADCASTS BEHIND IRON CURTAIN
