Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
September 14, 1944 THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND---------------------- BRANCH 430 --------------------__________________Verhovay Journal PITTSBURGH NEWS FRONT: This week marks the second yearly appearance in Pittsburgh of the members of our Board of Directors. Once again they gather round the conference table to decide and put into being issues which have a direct and important bearing upon our Verhovay Association. We all await with keen interest their accomplishments at this final meeting of 1944.-HERE COMES THE BRIDE....” On August 16th, 1944, in the small quaint St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Pine Creek, Pa., 1st Ass’t Engineer, Julius Toth, U. S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Toth of Pittsburgh and Imelda Clauss daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bela J. Clauss of Sharphsburg, Pa. were united in marriage by Rev. H. P. Scholz. Attendents were Karl Clauss and Irene Wagner. The ceremony, a solemn one, was performed in a nicely decorated church, preparation of which was taken care of by the Local Nuns. Our Naval Engineer Julius Toth is the son of Mr. J. Toth, District Manager of the Amerikai Magyar Népszava. He recently returned from the New Guinea battle zone where he has served for many months. Our heartiest congratulations are extended to this fine, young man as well as to his pretty wife. May they live happily for many years and be blessed with all that makes life enjoyable. MILITARY VIEWS FROM EVERYWHERE Cpl. Edward G. Ivan, son of Mrs. Mary Ivan of W. 8th Ave. is reported missing in action in Czecho-Slovakia since August 24th. He was a top turret gunner in a Liberator bombardment unit having entered combat flying two weeks earlier, on the 8th of August. Ed joined the air corps Nov. 19th, 1943. We pray he turns up shortly in good health and being. Petty Officer Edward Kurjack returned home from sea several weeks ago and was immensely pleased to greet his newborn son, Alexander Edward. Before returning to his home in Chester, Pa., Ed had been at sea for eight months in the waters of the Western Hemisphere. Must have been a great homecoming, Ed! Sgt. George Koko is going great guns down South. He’s batting homeruns all over the field for his soft ball team and is the “bambino” of the crowd. His daughter, Kathy, is doing right well in home territory. Pfc Emil F. Nagy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Nagy of Harvey St., Homestead Park, returned to his station around August 18th, after spending a 12 day furlough at home. Emil is a member of the medical corps at Fort Lewis, Washington. Cpl Frank Kish is traveling »gain, and this time it is to Arkansas, down in Dixie-Land. He left his station in Washington State a month or so ago. Cpl Steve Pastor is now in France with a Mobile Repair and Reconstruction Unit. His brother, Pharmacist Mate 1st Class, Julius Pastor, is now stationed with the U. S. Navy in Roanoke, Virginia, after having traveled the entire world. The oldest brother Pfc Bert Pastor is also overseas with the Maintenance Engineers. His last station in the States was Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky. The youngest brother, Ernest Pastor, Storekeeper 2nd Class on an ATR boat, was recently home for two days,_ departing around Aug 28th for New York. Ernie has been in the Mediterranean and European theatre of operations and has been fortunate to escape injury up to this time. The Army Tug Rescue work in which he was engaged must have given him many minutes of anxiety. All four boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pastor of W. 14th Avenue, Homestead, Pa. Cpl Jim Sera of Homeville left town Sept 2nd after an enjoyable furlough at home. Ris destination was Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky, where he has been stationed for the past several months. T/5 Ernest Katona, brother of our well-known Géza Katona, has left his station on the West Coast and is undoubtedly on his way to a forward battle area somewhere in the Pacific. Best of luck, Bundy. Bill Timko, fighting on the Italian front, has been injured again and is now recuperating at one of the base hospitals. This marks the third time he was injured in battle. Pvt. Johnny Lengyel, 3800 Grace St. Munhall, is with the U. S. Army in New Mexico. He has been in the service approximately seven months. His brother, Frank, has been in Italy with the American 5th Army for the past seven or eight months. Frank reecntly sent his Mother several gifts upon the occasion of her birthday, August 15th. 1st Lt. Alex Suto, my dear coz, arrived home the 29th of August after contributing his share of thirty-one bombing missions to the downfall of Herr Hitler’s European State. He was a Liberator bomber pilot in the European theatre and underwent many thrilling experiences. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal, Oak Leaf Clusters and a few others I believe. As regards his health, he is in perfect condition which is remarkable considering the terrific strain under which he labored. Coxswain Ernie Ladanyi is at it again, and the Japs must be having a tough time. Ernie really blasts them out wherever they may be. and I’m sure he’s not considered a cousin by our buck-teeth enemy. S/Sgt. Nicholas Toth and his attractive Wife, Peggy, arrived in the district from Camp Roberts, California, to make the best of a furlough. In talking with Nick and Peggy, they impressed me with their healthy appearance, gayety and well being. After visiting with their families and relatives and many friends, they shoved for Sunny California on Wednesday, September 6th. M/Sgt Steve “Drupe” Sipos is reported as being overseas at this time, and his base is in England. Steve will have a chance to appraise the English girls but I doubt whether he will have sufficient time to thoroughly study the matter. Sgt. Steve Szabó of McClure Street, Munhall, is in the front lines somewhere in France. All of our prayers are with our men, our boys, our friends, and relatives, and may they all return safely to this land of freedom, their home. A happy go-lucky fellow was George “Bo” Bochoras when he stamped the pavements around the Homestead District, and I trust he still has that same sense of humor and good fellowship in his present habitat, New Guinea. George has been in the Pacific area for sometime now and only recently was transferred to the mountains and steaming jungles of New Guinea. Able Seaman Frank Zadory of the U. S. Navy is on leave now after completing his boot training at Camp Sampson, New York. He arrived home on September 4th and I do know his wife Margaret and son, Frankie, are extremely happy over his being home with them. 1st Lt. Steve Gabocy writes from France about some of his impressions of life there. A humorous item he mentions tells of the public “rest rooms” resembling open air telephone booths which are located on conspicuous corners in French towns. This I know to be true having traveled in Europe in 1937. I understand Steve has thoughts of operating a large repair station and wholesale parts store after the war . . . sounds good to me, Steve. Sgt. Bill Galas was in town for a weekend recently. He refuses to believe his brother Joe is listed amongst the dead. Bill feels that he is still alive and with the “underground” somewhere in Europe. We’re with you in your hopes, Bill, Bill Horosz with the U. S. Navy for the past two years is looking forward to an early trip home. We hope you get your leave shortly. Bill, and that it is possible for you to come home to paint the town red. S/Sgt- Bert Nagy is due home for furlough within the next four weeks. His wife and son, Allan, one year old, will accompany him home. We await your homecoming, Bert. Tales of your fishing prowess have reached our ears ... did you photograph that 814 pounder that you recently caught? Monday morning, August 28th, was a sad one for Cpl. Johnny Gyure son of Mr. and Mrs. Miklós Gyure of Lea St. Munhall. On this particular morning he departed from home en route to his previous station after having spent an eighteen day furlough at his home. He went by train to Minneapolis and from there he boarded a plane for Alaska and the far north. My visit with him the day before he left was quite enjoyable. He appeared handsome as ever and his health was the best yet. The news that Bill Chontos, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Chontos of 16th Avenue, was killed in action in France on Aug. 11th caused considerable grief amongst us, his friends. He now rests in an American Military Cemetery somewhere in France. He has made the supreme sacrifice for his Country . . . ! Our sympathies are extended to his bereaved parents and members of his family. We can readily understand their extreme grief and suffering brought about by the loss of their good-natured, wellliked son. Johnny Chontos, brother of Bill Chontos, deceased, is in an Army hospital somewhere in France recuperating from wounds received in battle. Captain Joseph Doczy formerly stationed at Dayton Air Base in Ohio is now at an overseas air base. His brother, Jim is also in the service in this Country. Sgt. August Kurjack must have had a premonition of dire happenings when he wrote that last letter to his brother, B. Joseph Kurjack. It so happens that several days after receipt of his letter he was reported as missing in action while serving aboard a big Liberator bomber. We hope Augie turns up sRortly — and is'reported alive! His brother, Dennis, with the U. S. Army in England, has been, according to his letters, visiting the English countryside. Two weeks ago young Cpl Johnny Katrincsak inveigled a three day pass from his Commanding Officer and arrived home on August 25th from his station at Westover, Mass.. On Sunday, August 27th, along with Storekeeper 2nd Class Ernest Pastor, he served as altar boy at the St- Elias Gr. Church. Ernest wore his navy blue uniform while John sported the uniform of the Army air corps. A touching scene! Sorrow and joy were the experiences of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nagy of Hawkins Ave. Terrace! when they were recently notified that their son, Pfc William had been missing in action on French soil since August 8th — but a week later came another telegram explaining that their son had been discovered in another unit and all was well. Bill is serving overseas with an infantry unit. MIHOK’S MAGIC CARPET On August 21st, Frank and Eleanor Mihok took off from Bettis airport in their trusty airiplane and sought new worlds to conquer. They covered some two thousand miles in their air itinerary visiting amongst other places, Cleveland, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Chicago, St. Louis, Davenport, Iowa, Louisville, Kentucky and a list of other places. I understand they met Steve and Margaret Huzianyi in Chicago and also talked with our Dr. John Sebestian. In St. Louis they came upon Julius and Vi Lenart and were pleased over this chance meeting. They returned home on Labor Daj», Sept. 4th, after a thrilling two weeks air journey. FIFTIETH MILESTONE OBSERVED A surprise party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bartha on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary was held in their home on Clinton Street by the Hungarian Baptist Ladies Aid Society. All in all everyone enjoyed themselves including the 50th milestoners, Mr. and Mrs. Bartha. NAGY WEDDING On September 2nd a wedding Page 5- ! j took place in McKeesport, Pa.j which united Frank J. Nagy, son! of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nagy of McClure Street and Dorothy L. Lesnansky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lesnansky of McKeesport, Pa. Our best wishes for a long married life filled with joy and1 happiness are extended to the newlyweds. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. On Saturday evening, August: 19th, Joseph Perenyi of Hays Street, Homestead, left the ranks; of the living. He is survived by i three daughters, Mrs. Myles Dugger of Homestead, Mrs. Wm. Larkin, Homestead Park, and Mrs. Aleck Zekany, Elizabeth. Two brothers, George and Andrew Perenyi and one sister, Mrs. Mary Olesnevich. He was buried from the Prokopovitsh Funeral Home Wednesday morning, August 23rd, with Requiem Mass at St. Elias Gr. Catholic Church, Rev. A,Gajdos officiating. Interment was made in St. Elias Cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth Beserock of W. 15th Avenue, Homestead, died on Tuesday afternoon, August 22nd, at her home. She is survived by her husband, two sons, George Jr. and Joseph, one brother, Joseph Kelocsi. Funeral services were held from a local funeral home on Aug. 25th with requiem mass being read by Father Nyiri at St. Margaret’s Church. She was laid to rest in the St. Elias Cemetery. GOD-FATHER ROBERTSON Our good friend, George Robertson, served as God-Father for Alex Lengyel’s young daughter when she was baptised last Sunday, September 10th, at the Hungarian Reformed Church in ’ Munhall. . VAJDA TWINS CELEBRATE An old-fashioned birthday party was held on August 31st for the Vajda twins, Bill and Steve, who reached their 7th milestone. The kids really had a grand time I am told and done some tall celebrating. Incidentally, the affair was so good that the twins are looking forward to their next birthday a year from now. MEETING NIGHT On Friday evening, September 22nd, at 6 P. M., members of Branch 430 are requested to attend the meeting of the Branch at Tom’s Candy Shoppe on 8th Avenue near West Street. There, membership deposits will be accepted and other matters taken care of. Please do not expect your branch manager to call at your home for insurance premiums. The gas situation does not permit this action to be taken. Therefore, please make plans to attend this meeting sometime between 6 and 8 P.M. BACK TO SCHOOL Boys and girls of high school age: Go back to school and continue with your studies. Top officials in the American government are giving you that advice. Post-war America will need more and better trained men and women than it had before. School is where you get that training. Go back to school! Do not trade your birthright for an education for a temporary job no matter how well it pays! Office of War Information.
