Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. január-június (24. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1941-02-27 / 9. szám
Page 2 February 27, 1941 Exchanging salutes, Captain Ingraham departed. This scene created great excitement because Captain Ingraham announced that If within a certain time limit Koszta was not released, the guns of the St. Louis would go into action. Wisely Koszta was released. Captain Ingraham’s justified force almost caused a war between The United States and Austria. — A report, of course, was sent to President Franklin Pierce, who fully approved the actions of Captain Ingraham. The people acclaimed Captain Ingraham, while Congress had a separate medal struck in his honor, which at that time was one of the greatest honors. The residents of Charleston, the city of his birth, presented the captain with a one thousand dollar sword. At the launching of the new U. S. S. Ingraham, the representative of the Hungarian Americans said, among others, the following: “We Americans of Hungarian descent stand ready, if the time comes, to sacrifice our lives to defend the democracy of the Constitution and The United States... We will never forget the incident of Captain Koszta!” In this historic instant, all the citizens of Hungarian descent are grateful for the opportunity by which we can tender our reverence to the memory of Captain Ingraham. The request of the American Hungarian Federation that a memorial tablet be placed on the ship was graciously granted and accepted by the Navy Department. We have not forgotten the noble service extended by a ship of the American Fleet to a Hungarian abandoned by everyone else and in the shadow of the scaffold. Hungarian Americans were represented at this glorious event, and the American newspapers wrote freely about it. Much credit is due Dr. Andor Sziklay, for it was he who first secured information about the building of the ship, and tried at once to arouse 'the interest of the Hungarian Americans and the American Hungarian Federation through the “Szabadság” newspaper. The bronze tablet placed by the American Hungarian Federation on the ship is a modest ornament on a five million dollai sea scout, which ship will make known to the world as it follows the sea lanes the gratitude of the Hungarian people. In our paper, as we commemorate the Smyrna episode and the memory of Captain Ingraham, we at the same time pray that the Fates will give long life to the Ingraham. Let the proud destroyer, flying the Red, White and Blue, be always the gallant bearer of those noble heritages so radiantly exhibited by Captain Ingraham! Verhovayak Lapja__________________ SMOKE RINGS FROM YOUNGSTOWN - BRANCH 364 EVERY TUESDAY and THURSDAY NIGHT. — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. — Card party and other games are played by Branch 336.-:o:MARCH 8TH, SATURDAY. — Chicago, Illinois. — Chicken Dinner and Dance to be held by Branch 164 for the South Bend and the Chicago bowlers, in Harmony Hall, 1639 N. Artesian Avenue, with dancing to Suto’s Orchestra. MARCH 11TH, TUESDAY. Youngstown, Ohio. — Card and Bingo Party to be held by Branch 364, in St. Stephen’s Auditorium. APRIL 20TH, SUNDAY, 7:00 P. M. — Allentown, Pennsylvania. — Chicken Supper to be served by Branch 90, in the Hungarian hall, 520 Union Street, with music played by Joseph Salontai. BRANCH 364 NOTICE Youngstown, Ohio Our next regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11th, 8:00 p. m., in St. Stephen’s Home, Wilson Avenue. Our Annual Card Party will be held after the meeting and a luncheon will be served. Tickets to the affair are 25c and may be procured from President Frank Brogley or Secretary Mrs. John Barkó. Fraternally, Mrs. JOHN BARKÓ, Secretary. VERHOVAY V alued is our worthwhile organization. E veryone looks toward it with admiration. R ealizing the greatness of this Association, H appy is he who is its member. O n an emergency it will them remember; V erhovay is on the job—be it June or December. A ssurance of safety does it give, V outh and aged alike in its protection live. —IRENE VARGO Branch 312 Idamay, W. Va. Believe it or not, folks, the popular adage about music’s being inspirational doesn’t always hold true. For instance, here I am trying to concentrate on writing this article and at the same time listening to a dance orchestra broadcasting from our Nu-Elm’s Ballroom (confidentially, they’re good!). It’s very distracting and the rhythm has my toes curling up and my feet raring to go into a dance. The Valentine party following our regular meeting on February 11th was a success, with a fairly large number of members in attendance. The climax of the evening, of course, was the exchange of valentines. There were some really beautiful cards among them as well as some cute, tricky ones, and believe it or not, upon my soul, nary a catty one did I see among the lot! I’m still wondering, nevertheless, wTho did receive the one I contributed. We stored away many sandwiches and there was a mad scramble for Mrs. Barko’s delicious cake, and not so much a's a crumb remained in evidence of its existence. Mrs. Barkó one of these days will find herself elected official cake baker for Branch 364, along with her secretarial duties. I noticed tiny Miss Barbara Pedery, whose pappy is none other than our fellow member Bob, exercising her winsome charms among the members, with remarkable results. The little heartbreaker managed to collect more valentines than you could shake a stick at. She already has that certain feminine allure down pat, and at such a tender age, too! Heaven help the poor males when she grows up, is all I have tc say. I also observed 2V2 year old Master Eddie Horvath, the apple of proud Papa Frank’s eye, carrying on a flirtation with vivacious Miss Babs Pedery and doing his darndest to make an impression on that young lady. To all appearances, he would have progressed very nicely too, if Papa Horvath had not nipped the romance in the bud by leaving early. Gee! those two sweet youngsters did make a delightful pair. I should never have suspected Phil Houser of being a knight until this fact was revealed to me at the party. It so happened that one of the feminine members was somehow missed in the valentine exchange. Phil gallantly stepped up and surrendered his own to the young lady so that she would not suffer disappointment. Wasn’t that considerate of him? Our dear Prez Brogley is to be congratulated. His beloved spouse was one of the lucky winners in the 1940 National Verhovay Membership Contest, and brought home a beautiful, new Chevrolet car. Personally, I feel Prez Brogley is deserving of the credit in winning the car. He worked hard and long to bring new members into our organization, and what better profit is there of his well-earned triumph than a shiny, brand-new buggy to take his family out riding in on Sundays? To any who may have begrudged this good fortune, I here suggest that Verhovay is having a 1941 membership contest divided into four regions. Join the Contest, go out and struggle to increase our membership, devoting every spare moment to running down prospects, even as Mr. Brogley did, and coralling them into our midst, and rest assured that you Kill bring home the proverbial bacon. Who has had the dogged determination so characteristic of Mr. Brogley? Let us put aside any petty envies that we may have and rejoice with every winner. In my estimation, Mr. Brogley has done more than any other member to bring prominence to Branch 364 and make it one of the outstanding branches throughout the country. Furthermore, it is up to the members to maintain that reputation. Here is some interesting news for our members concerning ' our next meeting: The business meeting will be dispensed with. Instead, we are planning a card and bingo party. This will be very entertaining. All should attend. Due to the fact that the boys were in the majority at our last meeting, the lot fell to the girls to arrange this party when it was put to vote as to who should shoulder the social obligations. A committee of five was elected to take full charge, namely, Mrs. Barkó, Mrs. Peters, Miss Szalay, Miss Doka and Miss Timex. In order to cover expenses there will be an admission fee of 25c. The branch has entertained gratis on several occar sions, which naturally drained our finances, so it is entirely fair that the members and their friends cooperate on this occasion and turn out for the party. This will help to replenish the treasury. Therefore, fellow members of Branch 364, make U a Verhovay date on March 11th, at St. Stephen’s Auditorium. With heartiest greetings to our new rtiembers and to all our other branches, we remain Fraternally yours, THE SILHOUETTE Publicity Agent.--------------O--------------BRANCH 395 NOTICE McKeesport, Pennsylvania All regular meetings in 1941 of Branch 395 are held every second Tuesday of each month, at the First Hungarian Reformed Church, 8th and Strawberry Streets. Members are urged to attend faithfully these meetings. f Fraternally, ’ ALEXANDER J. GOYDAN Corresponding Secretary. FEBRUARY, 1941 IS A GREAT MONTH AND A GREAT YEAR for VERHOVAY * because IT IS OUR 55th ANNIVERSARY and the 1st ANNIVERSARY of the BI-MONTHLY ENGLISH JOURNAL HAVE YOU BEEN LOYAL TO BOTH?
