William Penn, 1957 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1957-11-06 / 11. szám

November 20, 1957.

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William Penn

FLINT REFUGEE HAS BABY

Infant is U. S. Citizen — By Kenneth B. Moore (From Flint Journal)

To the littlest citizen:

Maria, you’re still in your first 24 hours of life. And although you don’t realize it, you’re still sort of a celebrity. For when you were born at 8:21 Wednesday night at Flint Osteopathic Hospital, you became Michigan’s first ’’second generation” Hungarian refugee.

What’s more, Maria, ycu’re a fullfledged citizen of the United States. Yes, our laws say that a baby born of parents living in the United States, is a citizen, regardless of whether the parents are citizens.

That makes you one of our youngest and littlest citizens.

It might have seemed pretty easy for you to come bouncing into this world, all six pounds and a half ounce of you. But your mom and dad had a hard time making sure that you’d be born a free little girl.

Not too long ago your parents, Mr. and Mrs. MICHAEL KOLECSANSZKY, were in a country far, far away. Now don’t get me wrong, Maria, they loved their native land of Hungary. But people like to have a part in their government. They don’t live to he oppressed by other people who have no business interfering with that country.

I know that your new gift of life makes death hard to understand. But thousands cf persons, including many of your mother’s and father’s friends and neighbors, sacrificed their lives trying to win freedom — a freedom which was wrenched away' from them by the overpowering forces of oppression.

So you can be very proud of the people of Hungary, where, but for

the courage of your parents, you would have been born. What’s even more important, Maria, is that you can be wonderfully proud of your mom and dad.

Your father was a tailor in Budapest. But when the fighting began, he became one of the “freedom fighters”. He fought the hated Russians and Communist-sympathizers for 16 days.

Then, he and your Mom fled the war-torn city Nov. 15, as the flood of the freedom effort began to ebb. They made their escape in a truck loaded with 25 ether frightened patriots.

When they arrived at the Raab River, near the Austrian border, they had to leave the truck and wade across down-stream from a Russianguarded ridge. Think of their bravery, Maria — your mother, who was .seven months pregnant, and your father, both wading waist deep in the freezing waters of the Raab. Then, freedom.

After spending some time in Austria and Germany, they were put on a refugee transport ship the day before Christmas. Your mother endured the 14-day trip to the United States, knowing that she was guarding not only her iife, but yours.

After a week at Camp Kilmer,

N. J., they left by train for Flint. Your mom and dad arrived here Tuesday. You were born Wednesday.

You will find kindness here, -Maria. Your sponsors are Mr. and Mrs. JOHN IRK, 3220 Richfield Rd. Your family will stay with them. Personnel at the hospital are taking up a collection to buy you baby clothes and

EXTENDED — SEPTEMBER. 1957 Par. R. Jungle Stephen, Lengyel Joseph, Nyitrai Anna, Rinko Joseph, Rivnyak Julia, Tábori Irene, Zborai John; 2 R. Foris George; 4 R. Dobos Mrs. Amelia, Kasznai Mrs. Andrew, Takacs Michael; 5 R. Henszen Mrs. John; 9 V.- Hibo Mrs. Henry; 13 V. Curtis Mrs. Robert, Hrinko John, Hrinko Mrs. John, Kedves Mrs. Joseph, Kedves Yolanda V., Simicsak Joseph I.., Tobins George, Varga Andrew; 14 V. Hartman Julius, Kovach Joseph, Kovach Julius, Nemeth Mrs. Stephen, Porer Mrs. Elek, Sr., Spisak Mrs. Helen, Takacs Edward, Takacs Frank, Takacs Frank, Toth Helen L.; ,14 R. Milani Mrs. Louis V., Milani Mrs. Louis V.; 15 V. Hodits Stephen; 21 V. Csejtey Bela J., Dsidocky James, Ferko Mrs. Frank, Graham Mrs. Thom., Jr., Gwinnup Arthur, Gwinnup Arthur W., Gwinnup Arthur L., Gwinnup Mrs. Arthur, Gwinup David R., Gwinnup Priscilla, Molnár Brian Mart., Molnár Diane Lynn, Molnár Eugene M., Palen Deborah M., Palen Henry F., Palen Mrs. Henry, Palen Michael H., Palen Michael H., Rubosky John A., Rubosky John G., Shurilla John Ern., Smith Mrs. Raymond, Toth Beverly Jean, Toth Joan Michele, Toth Mary €., Wittway Mrs. Mary, Yaeher Mrs. Kazmer, Yacher Sally; 24 R. Bognár Joseph; 25 V Lányi Louis; 27 V. Vargo Robert J.; 34 R Hordubay Estona E., Hordubay Mrs. Geo., Hordubay George, Hordubay George P.; 44 R Critchfield Carole, Hatala Mary, Lithenberger Steph., 44 R. Mozer Mrs. Michael; 45 V. Ersay Emil, Hizo Janos, Manzetti Mrs. Vic., Sustar András; Susiar Emil A.; 48 V. Altvater Ludwig, Geller Rudolph, Hoffman William, Kiss Catherine, Kiss Joseph, Rossi Mrs. Frances, Weiss Nicholaus; 50 V. David Raymond Mich., Farkas Joseph, Jr., Hajik Georgia G., Karaszi Betty, Klaynik Benjamin, Kiaytrik Mrs. Benj., Kozma Mrs. Joseph, Kremicki Mrs. Bern., Krenmuller Frank W., Nagy Joseph, Pillér Mrs. Vincent, Reich Robert, Tiniich Richard; 52 V. Koye Dennis M.; 59 V. Kavar George, Tall Kelemenne; 63 R. Laskai Alexander, Laskai Mrs. Alex.; 69 R Bodo Mrs. John; 76 V. Lewis Clarence A.; 106 V. Herczeg Andrew, Jr., 108 V. Farkas Albert, Farkas Mrs. Albert, Genetta Mrs. Andrew, Husoezky Janos, Kalmer Martin G., Kolius Louis, Santha Joseph L., Szabó Mrs. Elmer S., Weingart Mi’s. Don, Weingart Donald Weingart Donald, Jr., Weingart Kenneth G., Weingart Martha A., Weingart Mary A., Weingart Michael; 129 V. Ferranti Mrs. Wm, Miller Willis; 132 V. Paksi John, Verba Alexader; 133 V. Kardos Istvanne; 147 R. Ozsvart Mrs. Julius, 152 V. Megyesan Mihalyne; 158 V. Mazalin Frank; 3 59 V. Monaghan Mrs. Leon, Nagy Emo; 163 V. Marra Frank; 180 V. Boros G. Mrs> John, Boros John Patrick, Buko Mary, Buko Rose Anna, Carver James T., Carver Mrs. James, Carver Mrs. Janies, Mesesan Mrs. John, Soltész Donna Lynn; 189 V. Hahlen Rich. A., 226 V. Corcoran Mrs. John, Danes László, Desseffi Barbara, Kish Arpad, Jr., Nametli Mrs. László, Ondrik Mrs. John F., Ruby John, Stipkovits Helen; 285 V. Moore Harry W.; 296 V. Tarpay Paul; 336 V. Macri Mrs. Guiseppe; 338 V. Getsay Albert, Marko Louis: 343 V. Smith James R., Szomolya John; 349 V. Fisher Albert, Kafton Samuel; 361 V. Boros Mrs. Peter, Kovach Mrs. Joseph; 366 V. Mussig Louis, Tcrda Mrs. William; 383 V. Kocsis Gustav; 443 V. Alexovits Mrs. Jul., Demeter Margaret A., Galacz Mrs. John, Kuhary Mrs. William, Toth Leslie, Toth Michael, Urda Andrea Kathle, Urda Barbara E., Zisman Mrs. Carl H.; 466 V. Szakacs Barbara A.; 489 V. Fodor Anthony; 520 V. Perin Basil; 525 V. Bores Joseph D., Lavin Fred A., Lavin William J., Lavin Mrs. William, Sándor Helen A.; 542 V. De Rizzo John, Stubbs William H.; 569 V. Toth Vilma.

other needs. Your parents had only $6 between them when they came to Flint.

YOU WILL GROW UP in an atmosphere of freedom — a freedom forged long ago, much in the same manner your family and its friend-s sought freedom. Perhaps, someday, you will go to Hungary to see your two grandmothers and your parents’ sisters and brothers.

But don’t worry about that now, Maria. For the world’s problems are not yet yours. And when you are older, love your new country and pray for the people in your “almcst” homeland.

Until then, God bless you and yours, littlest citizen.

Comment! This is a cTiarming story of true fraternalisni. Maria and her parents are now members of WILLIAM PENN Branch 36-V and were signed up by Mr. Steve CSABI, Building Committee Chairman and District Manager Stephen LUKACS. They live at 1321 Bennett E. in Flint, Michigan. Perhaps other “Freedom Fighters” and our own American citizens would care to write to this young couple who went through so much to enjoyl our wonderful country.

Such is the fraternal spirit — helping each other out in time of need — enjoying happiness with our fellow neighbors and members. Tears came to my eyes when I read this item — now sadiy torn and shredded from much reading. Little Maria will have this story when she is a grown little girl and will wonder? How fortunate that her mom and dad arrived in America in time to make her an American citizen.

Good luck to the Michael Kolecsanszky’s and Citizen Maria!

By Jolán Lucas

Your Health

From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny County Medical Society

Hippocrates was a wise old physician.

More than twenty centuries ago he insisted that a generalized convulsion should be regarded as a serious symptom until thorough examination had proved otherwise.

Of course, Hippocrates did not have available the advantages in treating the convulsive disorders of epilepsy that today's physicians have.

It is safe to say that ninety per cent cf epileptic patients can be adequately controlled today so that they can lead their lives normally.

Epilepsy as such does not imply mental retardation or illness, and medically every effort is being made to help the patient adjust himself to the world he lives in.

People at large are coming to realize that the epileptic can be as useful and respectable a citizen as other people are.

Epileptics can develop even superiority, as much as others can.

The painter Van Gogh and the poet Lord Byron were epileptics, and contributed outstandingly to the world of art and letters.

In the general population, the incidence of epilepsy is said to be about five cases per 1,000.

It is during childhood or young adulthood that more than 90 per cent of convulsive disorders begin.

While epileps,, is not directly inheritable, the predisposition may be.

Report of Deaths

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1957

The William Penn Fraternal Association announces with profound sorrow the death of the following members:

Br.

Name

Br.

Name

Par.

R.

Bodnar Charles

64

V

Czakel Stephen

Par.

R.

Horvath Geza

68

V

Biro Sándor

Par.

R

Kocsmaros Joseph

68

V

Vas Mihály

2

V

Galgoczi Ferenc

69

R

Szabó Kalman

5

R

Poyli Andrew

70

V

Acs Paul

12

V

Marlovits George

71

V

Mózes Andrew

13

V

Blaskovitz Mary

89

V

Veze Sandorne

13

V

Drahofsky Adam

93

R

Somogyi Mrs. Elizabeth

13

V

Hegedűs Frank

101

V

Oktela Samuel

13

V

Matusan Gyorgyne

108

V

Kiss Janos

13

V

Ondi Peter

108

V

Whitehouse Ronald

13

V

Sitko István

108

V

Zoltani Ferenc

13

V

Szász Paul

130

V

Lengyel Albert

13

V

Toth Miklós

132

V

Perkins Russell F.

14

V

Papp Julia Mrs.

137

V

Laskovics Karolyne

15

V

Drungelo Charles

141

V

Fabyancic George

16

R

Fekete Matthew

159

K

Bandy Joseph

17

V

Dovak Joseph

168

V

Tizeker Pal

17

V

Kodmon Ignatzne

170

V

Pucsok Karolyne

17

V

Paul Frank

189

V

Szabó András

17

V

Weigl Karl

209

V

Takacs Sándor

21

R

Szeman Joseph

220

y

Palagyi Mrs. Alex

22

R

Hurkus Mrs. Julia

249

V

Tokozi Mrs. Anthony

24

R

Szász Gabriel

262

V

Wadas Benedek

24

R

Tramer Adolf

275

V

Kallay Joseph

36

V

Rogers Roger

278

V

Bene Janos

40

x

Barto Steve

292

V

Kovasznay Joseph

40

V

Torok Mrs. John

331

V

Kovács Andrew, Sr.

40

V

Turos Istvanne

335

V

Nagy Ferenc

40

V

Turos Elizabeth

OO

o

V

Vadasz Gyorgyne

44

R

Cseplo Louis

511

V

Polyak Mrs. Peter

45

V

Soos Janos

564

V

Dokus Lajos

48

V

Dezső Mrs. Rose

564

V

Turos Mrs. Stephen

48

V

Gabor George

4

R

Gogolya Joseph

48

V

Gajdos Vasul

98

V

Gurdon Ferencz

59

V

Palonkay Karoly

137

V

Kertész Janosne

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE