Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)

1943-07-08 / 27. szám

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Verhovayak Lapja

LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED ]

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CHICAGO BRANCH 503

The deepest tenderness a woman can show to a man is I« help him to do his duty.

—MULOCK.

The contributor of “The Ferret Sez ...” column seems to have gotten rather awfully perturbed, tho unnecessarily, for the several statements that Pvl William C. Kohut made in the May 13th issue of the Journal, regarding the National Convention. Without casting any reflections whatsoever, “The Ferret” says that “Ive just got to straighten him out. Boy, what an opportunity.” Well and good, thus far. But I feel that Pvt. Kohut needs not to be straightened out apropos of the question of Verhovay leadership, eventually to go to the younger generation. He has an undeniable right to express his opinions, whether we agree with him or not, and moreover, having been constantly in touch with the youth in and around Homestead, Pittsburgh, and other cities, the Scribe believes that Fvt. Kohut is more qualified to make statements than many other people. Furthermore, Pvt. Kohut is pretty well acquainted with the Home Office, what goes on there, what has to be done, and what the younger generation can accomplish.

The Scribe does not detract or add to what has been said; the Scribe re-affirms the statement that Pvt. Kohut can express what he thinks, because he has that privilege.

Corporal Michael Szopo (member of the Verhovay Detroit Branch 36) wrote that he “arrived safely somewhere in North Afiica. Our time is now very seldom our own. I also got the Verhovay Journal but it was two months old. I’d appreciate it very much if you would kindly inform the Home Office of my new address.” Mike, the HO was notified of your request and we hope that you have received all issues of the Journal. The best of luck to you, Mike, and may God be with you always!

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News reached us that Albert Steinmetz moved just the other day and is now busily occupied in straightening out affairs at his new residence: 4535 Bowman Boulevard, Los Angeles, 32. We hope you will like your new home, Albert, and that we may soon hear from you in the way of a contribution to the Journal.

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Seaman 2/C Frank V. Huziany, stationed at Grand Haven, Michigan, writes: “I want to tell you that we’ve been very busy. We go to class all day; then again in the evening from 6:00 P.M. to 9:45 P. M., but we’re out on Lake Michigan, on large Coast Guard Cutters. We have several out here; also 4 cabin cruisers. We’re starting to practice for the July 4th parade.”

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Corporal George Pozsgay, Jr., recently on a visit to the Windy C.'ty, now writes from his field in Florida: “On my return trip I had some fun. At breakfast I ordered Virginia'minced ham with scrambled eggs. When I got it and tasted it, I called the steward and told him it tasted very bitter and like sausage of some kind, lie said it was ‘Virginia minced ham’ but I told him it was ‘Virginia minced bologna’ so he took it back and brought plain scrambled eggs. Boy, were they good! ... At Pensacola I missed tue Field’s bus (It was there but the bus wasn’t). I was lucky, however, to get a ride in the staff car. That jigg (the drive) was going like heck. We hit camp in less than 50 minutes (55 miles). ... It looks like I’ve had my last furlough before going across. Oh yes, I received a card from Albert Jozik just the other day.

THE SCRIBE OF KŐSZEG

Friday,

July 2, 1943.

STABILITY PROGRESS

Careful, conservative and sound Investments assure the STABILITY of Verhovay’s furde and securities, thereby giving full confidence to members and prospective members.

Verhovay’s encouragement and promotion ol social movements within and among Its branches is in keeping with the spirit of true FRATERNALISM.

With its assets making sizable gains yeai after year and its membership increasing by leaps and bounds Verhovay sees before itself a definite future which spells PROGRESS.

SOCIABILITY rather than frowned upon Is regarded as essential to the well-being ot Ver hovay life and activities.

SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM

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VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATEON

345 FOURTH AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA.

I0TICE

To the attention of Branch 96 members Chicago, Illinois

Owing to the increasing demand on my time at the store we purchased in January, this year; it will be impossible for me to carry on the Secretarial duties of Branch 96. Mr. John Matanyi, Treasurer and Local Organizer of Branch 96, has been appointed to succeed me as of July 1, 1943. Members are kindly asked to pay their dues at the regular meetings held on the second Friday of the month at Prokop’s Hall, 924 West 119th Street, at 7:30 P. M.; or, contact Mr. Matanyi at 10123 Yale Avenue, Phone Pullman 9381. Your cooperation in paying your dues at the meetings will be greatly appreciated.

Fraternally,

Mrs. LOUIS SABO, Past Secretary Br. 96

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Strictly non-essential travel on trains and buses must be eliminated and vacation travel must be rigidly limited. The Office of Defense Transportation directs this earnest warning to everyone, and adds that it is impractical to apply a system of travel priorities. Therefore, it is up to the individual. He can either assert his “privilege” to visit Aunt Hattie and possibly deprive a man of a trip home on furlough — after months of service — or forego the visit in favor of the service man, or the civilian on war business. The same seat cannot render double service. The public must see that the war comes first.

Organized troop movements by rail are proceeding at the rate of over 2,000.000 men a month. They require the constant service of over one-half of all Pullman sleeping cars and of nearly one-fourth (over 3,000) of all day coaches.

Soldiers make an average of eight moves by railroad between induction and embarkation for service overseas. It takes 356 passenger cars, as well as 82 baggage cars and over 900 freight cars, made up in 65 trains, to move an infantry division of 15,000 men and their equipment. Movement of an armored division and its vehicles requires 75 trains of from 28 to 45 cars each. Furlough travel on regularly scheduled passenger trains

July 8, 1943

A Letter to a Soldier

July 1, 1943

DEAR SOLDIER:

Now it’s July again and memories that come Tell of the happy times and lots of fun We had at this time last year When you were still here.

Then came the sad day when you had to leave lo fight for our Land’s Rights, in which we believe.

Your first milestone has just been reached On the route toward having tyranny impeached. The year has seemed dreadfully long and slow; Though in history a year’s but a moment, I know.

There are many things that don’t seem quite right,

Though the days now too are sunny and bright;

I know what it is: you’re not here to share with me The beauty of the sunset; the music of the birds;

Tiie trickle of the waterfall. We just can’t express in words The awe and the reverence God’s handmade things To us (when we appreciate them) can bring.

1 miss your comments on the fragrance of the rose And on how my Victory garden grows.

When you were moved to a far-áway post

Then things seemed darkest and I missed you most;

When your folks seemed about you to worry,

Then I’d write them a cheery letter in a hurry; —

Though I was really the one who needed cheering the m'-f. Despite the fact that of courage I’d like to boast.

However, as we go to church to pray —

You, to the crude Army Chapel, and I, today To that little church upon the hill —

We’ll remember that things will turn out by God’s will,

Just as we want them. For our country will have Pea^e And then everyone’s happiness will be increased.

Right now we’ll say a prayer of thanks

For our true friends, both in and out of the ranks;

We’ll give our thanks for our strong Faith, and Hope, and Love,! This July of ’43, to the Almighty God above;

Who 'helps us and cheers us even more than we can realize;

We know He’ll grant us a better July — nay! scores of better Julys! 1 for there will be no sad partings when the war will end;

When music and shouts the air will rend!

And, oh, yes, to the Blessed Mother be sure to pray For your own dear mother who misses you so when you are far away.

Before I close, I’d like to say If space permits, and if I may .—

We know that you will do your part \v herever duty calls you;

Be strong in faith and strong of heart No matter what befalls you.

And so this little message Is coming to remind you

You’re always in the thoughts and prayers Of those you left behind you.

May God bless yon and keep you In His care always.

As always,

equals approximately the volume of organized troop travel. Both are to increase substantially during the months immediately ahead, No new railroad passenger cars or locomotives, and no new intercity buses, are being constructed.

These are a few of the reasons why civilians are being asked to limit their traveling activities. It is no sacrifice to limit your traveling to necessity if it helps your boy get home on furlough or speeds freight on which his very life may depend.

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MARGARET

FRANK KŐNEK

Pvt. Frank Kőnek, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kőnek, 301 Third St., California, Penna., is stationed in the medical corp in Wise. He is a member of Br, 442, California, Penna.