Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-06-24 / 25. szám
Fage 2. i» LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED CHICAGO BRANCH 503 Grecian history is a poem; Latin history a picture; modern history a chronicle. —CHATEAUBRIAND r Corporal George Pozsgay, one of the army’s best radio operators, serving at a field in Florida, is home on furlough in Chicago heights as this column is written. George already has visited with various friends in Chicago, including Secretary Frank Balogh, the Csontos family, and also his little godson, Arpad Huzianyi. We will have more to relate in the next issue, but we want to mention now that George, having successfully completed his training at different schools, is assigned to a heavy bombardment group; he’s flying in one of Uncle Sam’s FLYING FORTRESSES es a radio operator. * * * Pvt. Anton Kovács, writing from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, *ays that he has it pretty good down there and that they want to make a first class cook out of him. He also says that he received a certificate for rifle marksmanship and lost out by 8 points to become a sharpshooter. However, he is satisfied at the way he is now classed. He sent a picture to his wife and as soon as we can get hold of it, we will have it printed. * * * From far away North Africa came a V-mail from Corporal John J. Phillips—“Dirk” to you. Writes he in part: “Poppies are in bloom around here and make the fields look like pools of blood. I went swimming in the Mediterranean yesterday (May 10th) and had a wonderful time. Last night I slept miserably due to too much sun burn. I feel like a well-done hamburger.” It was refreshing to read his letter and we hope to have another one Shortly. b * * * p Pvt. Joseph Hodits, serving at Fort Riley, Kansas, wrote that he wants to “arrange it some way so I could get the Verhovay paper here at camp. And if there are any Verhovay members stationed here, I would like to have their address. Maybe we could get together.” Joe, starting with this issue, the Journal will be sent to you and the Home Office already has the instructions. (Wc hope there is some Verhovay boy in or near Fort Riley so that Pvt. Hodits could meet him.) * * * Edward S. Talaber was called to the colors recently. Pvt. Talaber is serving with the Ord. Evac. Trg. Bn., at Camp Santa Anita, Arcadia, California. This branch of the armed services is responsible for repairing and salvaging demaged material. * * * Congratulations to Frank C. Talaber! After two weeks at Camp Peary, Frank was promoted to Seaman Second Class. We wiote about him in a recent issue of the Journal. ■ H * * * 1' Branch 503’s physician, Dr. Joseph Zoltán, announced during the latter part of May that he was closing his offices at 746 W. Fullerton Parkway for the duration of the war, because he had volunteered his services and was accepted in the armed forces. Zoliié says he is glad to do his share, adding that he feels it his duty to his country which accepted him. The best of luck to you, Zoliié, and we hope to hear from you soon as we understand you received a commission as First Lieutenant, ii * * * || DETROIT AND SOUTH BEND VISITORS IN CHICAGO... * Decoration Day saw several Verhovay visitors to Chicago: Marie Gallovich, 7900 Burdeno Street, Detroit; Mary Raffee, 502 Cotterell, Detroit; and Mary Szabó, 1412 S. Catalpa, South Bend. These charming young lassies, visiting with the Balogh family, had a big program ahead of them. As the Secretary was working when their train chugged to a stop at one of Chicago’s many railroad terminals, Mrs. Balogh, Anne Talaber (6009 Winthrop Avenue) and Helen Csontos met the out-of-towners at the depot. The itinerary consisted of visits to several places. It is of interest to mention them: From the station the group found great enjoyment at the Blue Danube Cafe, where gypsy airs, led by Maestro,Violinist Babai, enlivened the predominating Magyar atmosphere. Angelo Peters’ place, (the North Avenue Liquor Store) was next on the list. The Verhovay Branch 342’s celebration at McHenry Hall, - and the VINE GARDENS on North Avenue were other places visited by the entire party, including Ann Csontos. At the [Vine Gardens the group met with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Szenassy, and enjoyed themselves until 4 A. M. Joe Kiss and his ensemble were on hand, as usual, to provide attractive American and Magyar dance numbers. But they were up the same morning for holy mass at the St. Stephen King of Hungary Church. In the afternoon fhey visited Mr. Höllerbach, who was so kind as to run off the movies Secretary Balogh took in 1939 while on the Verhovay Winner trip to Hungary. The same evening the girls had t<* leave for home and so the Baloghs, including little Feri, Ann and Helen Csontos, and Anne Talaber bade them farewell- We hope the Misses Gallovich. Raffee and Szabó enjoyed themselves in our fair town and inat they will keep memories of their visit here. t * * * Through an oversight we neglected to mention in the last it*ue that we received a long letter from Pvt. William Kohut, who is serving with the Service Unit at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Bill wrote us an interesting letter: “I have now been in Camp for Í8 days and it looks as though I have a steady job here at the Camp... We all had to take the Army General Classification Test, or better known as the I. Q. test, and taking the test after travelling all night was no picnic. A score of 110 is required for admittance into OCS. However, I went all out on this and came up holding a score of 142. I answered as fast as possible the majority of the 160 questions... 146 to be exact. The majority of the boys, I understand, usually make a score of 90 or 94, while a small minority make 110—115 and sometimes better. .... What is the procedure, you ask... After being sworn in at Greenburg, Pa., on April 8th, I used the 7 day furlough to clean up many of my activities. On April 15th, with a small handbag as my sole property, I took leave of my dear parents and dear wife, and rode all night until we came to Camp Meade, a distance of 240 miles. At Camp Meade we were taken into the Checking Station, and tagged with a white tag with numbers, Company A, and then a 2nd Lieut, gave us a talk about the severity of punishment in case of “going over the hill” or AWOL, etc. After that we had ‘chow’ or breakfast. From there we went ioi a Mechanical Aptitude Test, then a General Classification Test, then a Radio Operator’s Test, and then a talk from a Captain about Insurance and Dependency Allotments We had an interview about everything we did, done or can do, and then another test, typing, shorthand, etc., for me. Finally we were released. On the second day we were issued $150 worth of clothes, plus a vaccination against smallpox, also hypodermic shots for typhoid, and tel anus. ...I am feeling fine. I am going to TRY to continue to wiite for the Journal.” We have noticed Pvt. Kohut’s contributions and hope that he will keep up the good work, his army time allowing. You have our best wishes, Bill, and we’ll be looking for you in each issue of the paper. * * * Pvt. Joseph Markos wrote from his camp at Florida that he is receiving the Journal regularly and goes on to speak of his duties: “I get up every morning at 6:15, make bed until 6:30, then it’s time for the morning roll. We have breakfast for half an hour. Then at 7:10 A. M. we have police call. We start out the day’s work at 7:45 A. M. We exercise daily for half an hour; hike for miles to our work; then at the end of the day we hike back to our company area. In a day we hike 8 to 10 miles and when we come in at night we’re very tired. For recreation we have USO camp shows or go to the Post Theatre Just recently we had two movie stars in person — — — William Gargan and Brenda Joyce. That was swell; it’s all in a day’s work in the army, ycu know.” * * * Verhovayak Lapja ________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 17, 1943. THE SCRIBE OF KŐSZEG. STOCKYARD WORKER INVESTS»16% OF PAY IN WAR BONDS "*“■ m#: Says his war-bond money is helping army to travel on a full stomach Miceslou Sveiskowski was 18 years old when he came to America from Lithuania. That was 33 years ago. Mike is mighty glad he’s an American. He proves it by investing every penny he can in War Bonds and Stamps. He’s doing it for his son who was with Mac- Arthur in the Philippines . . . and for every father’s son who is fighting this war for America. “I’m working harder than ever at my job to keep our army supplied with healthful meats. And I’m buying more and more bonds every month, because that’s another way I can help fight this war,” says Miceslou. “Why, this month 16 percent of my pay went into War Bonds! I’m sort of getting a crack at the Jap with my War Bonds, and what’s more, in 10 years I’ll get $100 for every $75 I invest in Bonds today.” -Well, that’s the way a lot of people can help to fight this war . . . Miceslou Svelskowslci with War Bonds. With nickels, dimes and quarters and dollars. Perhaps, like Mr. Sveiskowski, you too are fighting on the Bond front. But are you making it a good fight? Are you making it the best fight you can afford? Boost your War Bond buying through the Payroll Savings Plan, right now . • . today! * You’ve done your bit—note do your bestti June 24, 1943 Uncle Sam's Verhovay s ★ ★ ★ ★ William Dancso, member of Branch 71, Duquesne, Penna., is now serving in the U. S. Army. VERHOVAY MEMBER OVERSEAS Pfc. Albert Baranik, member of Br. 59, Scalp Level, Penna., son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baranik, 405 Fifth St., Windber, Penna., is serving in the armed forces somewhere in England. At one time he ’played baseball for VERHOVAY. —★ — WILLIAM DANCSO EDWARD A. MATYAS Edward A. Matyas, member of Branch 430, Homestead, Penna., is with the Engineers Corps, in the U.S. Army.--------------v—----------Although Eire has no service to continental European and oversea countries the number of telephone subscribers increased last year by about 1600 to a total of approximately 47,000.
