Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)

1944 / Verhovay Journal

August 10, 1944 Verhovay Journal Page T THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND------------------------ BRANCH 430 -----------------------­PITTSBURGH NEWS FRONT The yearly Magyar Day out­ing was held on Thursday, August 10th, at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh. At this writing, the details of the outing are not available to your scribe in­asmuch as this newspaper went to press before the 10th. How­ever, in my forthcoming column I will endeavor to cover as completely as possible Magyar Day Happenings of this year. An advance reading of the pro­gram revealed some excellent items to yours truly, and then again the program appeared incomplete. In previous years, Magyar Day was an occasion for many of our American-Hungarian youngsters to demonstrate their ability and skill in the art of dancing, sing­ing and the reciting of patriotic verses. This year’s program list­ed none of these activities. Can it be that we are moving in reverse? Or is it true that the average American-Hungarian mother or father refuses to sacri­fice a few minutes daily to the teaching of Hungarian to their offsprings? It is without question a condition which is entirely un­favorable to our group. A íe­­versal of policy on the part of many would result in a far more unified Ámerican-Hungai i­­an citizenship. The main speaker, Mr. Russell Adams, Pittsburgh District Attor­ney, is a man of excellent char­acter and an outstanding public servant. No doubt his address was well worth listening to. Even so, I considered this Magyar Day occasion far more appropriate for the listing of a speaker of international fame. A high-rank­ing personage from Washington would have cast a more signifi­cant note to this Magyar Day, 1944. I grant that this would havfe been a difficult task but nevertheless extremely well worth the attempt. Possibly our good friend, Dr. Tibor Kerekes, m Washington, D. C. and the Amer­­ican-Hungarian Federation could have helped out in this instance. JOHN BENCZE HONORED The Contest sponsored by our organization in honor of John Bencze, our worthy President, is not only of Pittsburgh interest but of interest to the Verhovay and Hungarian centers through­out the land. On August 15th, slender, scholarly looking John Bencze observes his fifteenth year as on officer of our organ­ization. As everyone knows, during these fifteen years Mr. Bencze has worked long and hard for the success of our Associa­tion, and his efforts have been rewarded many fold. His un­animous election to the Presi­dent’s chair by the delegates at the last convention was proof enough of his worth. He has given of his time, money and effort in unselfish fashion. He is a fine example of a Verhovay leader. Let us all participate in this contest in honor of our distin­guished President. If we cannot find sufficient time to write four or five policies, we should be able to write at least one mem­ber; every branch should be re­presented with one new member. Why you’ll be doing this new member a favor by enrolling him or her in our great association. Let’s hop to it and write up that new member. My good wife, Branch Manager of 430, Home­stead, is in this contest and I’m quite sure she’ll be. heard from to the tune of three or four new members at the least. A FRIEND RETURNS An old member of the Pitts­burgh Hungarian colony, Arpad Markovics, ex-branch mgr., is back in town after a two year stay in Norfolk, Va. Needless to say, we are most happy to wel­come Mr. Markovics back to Pittsburgh, and hope he becomes as active in our activities as in previous years. MILITARY VIEWS FROM EVERYWHERE An airmail found its way to my station recently from T/Sgt Jos. J. Kasmer who is with the Marines in the Pacific area. Loads of good luck to you, Joe, in all of your undertakings. Brother Steve, aboard a U. S. Naval craft is also in that part of the globe, while 1st Lt. Julius, is in Australia. Smiling, soft-spoken Albert Kasmer, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kasmer of 14th Ave­nue, Homestead, took leave of his good parents Tuesday, August 1st, and started on his military career. He entrained that day for Virginia Military Institute, Gen. Marshall’s alma mater, and will there begin his studies in the naval V-12 program. We all wish you much success, Albert, and we do know you will please us all with your work. Sgt. Paul J. Fedor, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fedor of 21st Avenue, is somewhere on the Normandy plains and actively engaged as a member of the Air Force. He is an aircraft armorer, an important task in any air group. Incidentally, when the in­vasion got under way on June 6th, Paul was celebrating his' 26th birthday somewhere in Southern England. For the past two and one-half years, Paul has designated the Air Force as his home, and it has been any­thing but stationary. Cpl Bill Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Lajos) of 15th Ave., Homestead, is home enjoying a thirty day furlough. Cpl Bill had spent considerable time out in the Pacific area and was returned to the States because of a foot' injury. He is a quiet, affable chap of twenty-three. His fur­lough whistle blows on the 12th and he’s got to return to his new station in Philadelphia. The news of S/Sgt Mike Rotz of Terrace being held a prisoner by the Germans was a most welcome item. Some months ago news trickled over the wires stating that our friendly, good­­natured Mike was ’‘missing in action” over Germany. Well we were all somewhat worried but now the books are balanced and Mike is safe. He was a member of that celebrated Fortress, “The Piccadily Lilly II” for quite some­time before parachuting from the clouds onto German territory. Cpl Bill Ivan of West Home­stead is at present in New York City. He is a member of the air corps and has been in the service about one year. Bill seems to enjoy his duties aboard • flying buggy and we all trust he will return home safe and sound in the very near future. Into Pittsburgh rushed Captain L. T. Sabow, better known as “Doc”, to his good friends, for a five day leave, on the 28th of June. During his stay in Pitts­burgh, Captain Sabow spent all of his time with his family and enjoyed it too. Good ole Doc has attended Flight Surgery School down South and expects to be receiving new assignments. For a short period he was out on maneuvers with his outfit and appeared none the worse for his experience. Andy Hasak, ex-policeman from Munhall, has arrived overseas in England. He is attached to an infantry unit after undergoing training at several of the camps down South. Stocky, good-natured Lou Hor­ton, a Pfc from Camp Shelby, Miss., arrived home on Thurs­day evening, August 3rd, but this trip home was one filled with sadness because of the death of his father. A few days more and Lou will be leaving for his Army home in Mississippi. Details of his dad’s death are listed in another section of this column. The War Department recently notified the parents of Joseph Lucas, Dixon St., Homestead, of his misfortune in being injured in the battle area. We pray that his injury is not serious, and that soon he will be well again. His brother, Rudy, is with the U. S. Armed Forces in England at this writing. Pfc Bill Cherwak, son of Mrs. Mary Cherwak, formerly of Homestead' and now of Detroit, is stationed with the quarter­master depot in France. Bill was always one of those quiet, un­assuming chaps who went about his work with interest and pa­tience. His brother, Frank, lives in Homestead on Mifflin Street, and is employed in the local steel mills. On Sunday morning, August 6th, into Homestead and his home hurried a young soldier, Pvt Johnny Katrincsak, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Katrincsak of W. 8th Ave., West Homestead. Sporting the insignia of the air corps, John was a happy, en­thusiastic youngster during his furlough, and much regretted the time when he had to depart for his flying unit. Incidentally, this is the first furlough for our youthful soldier since his entry into the Service about thirteen months ago. His pal, Pvt. Jimmy Vajda, son of Mr. and Mrs. Imre Vajda of McClure St., is also with the air corps but at Keesler Field, Mississippi. Jim will be moving along to another school shortly for advanced training. Petty Officer Edward Kurjack has ample reason to be walking the decks of his cruiser with his chest expanded beyond normal size. On Monday, July 17th, 1944, in a Chester, Pa. hospital, his wife gave birth to an 8% pound baby boy, Alexander Edward. And latest reports indicate that both Mother and young Alex are doing fine. Our congratula­tions are extended to the proud parents over their latest arrival. On Thursday evening, July 20th, in faraway Santa Maria, California, ten young people sat down to a heavily laden table and celebrated in merry fashion the third wedding anniversary of the host and hostess, Captain and Mrs. Stephen A. Nemeth. Guests for this occasion were Steve’s fellow officers and their wives, and they must have had a bang-up time. Three years went by in a hurry, and it seems as though it was but yes­terday when I and Lt. Julius Kasmer helped usher Steve into the Johnston Ave. Hungarian Reformed Church for his mar­riage to charming, attractive Alice B. Josvay. Yes, I permit myself to reminisce occasionally; it is comparable to reliving events of the past. Congratulations Steve and Alice on the third milestone ... hope I’m around to offer con­grats on the thirtieth as well as the fiftieth. Incidentally, Betty and I aren’t too far back of you folks... we’re observing our third milestone on August 10th —on Magyar Day. DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Mrs. Leo P. O’Brien was con­fined to the Mercy hospital for a short period of time. We trust by this time Mrs. O’Brien is once again home and in good health. Dark haired, hustling, Mrs. Matthew Kalo of Duquesne, suffered an injury to her right arm several weeks ago and seven stitches were required to close the wound. We trust she experi­ences a rapid recovery. Home from the hospital came Mrs. Julia Pesta of Whitaker-Terrace last week, and is at present home recuperating from her illness. Jess and Betty Hirko of 13th Avenue spent a week visiting some of our larger Eastern cities. The DeBoth’s of Brierley Lane were also away for a short vacation ... Alex Evans and his wife, Irene, are fairly good gar­deners ... Irene has put up quite a few quarts of beans and other items all obtained from their garden... it’s all in knowing how, I guess... Mrs. Helen Ta­­kach of Dahlia St., Munhall, cele­brated her birthday two weeks ago, and I guess the usual birth­day trimmings were in evidence, soft drinks, candy and ice cream. I wonder which birthday this was for Helen. Here Comes The Bride . • • Weddings seem to be the topic of the day lately, and I must mention the marriage in a double ring ceremony, Sunday, July 9th, of Martha Kertes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kertes of 21st Ave. to Sgt. Joseph J. Man­fred, foster-son of Mrs. Alice O’Rourke of Eight Ave., Home­stead. Many happy returns of the day to both of you! ... All Dressed In White! Recently, Professional Society members, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Zsamboky of Pgh., announced the marriage of their daughter, Marianne, one of the twins, to Lt. Charles Arthur Stiles, Jr., U.S. Air Force, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stiles, Sr. of Bay­onne, New Jersey, at Vincennes, Indiana, on June 26th, Monday. Lt. Stiles is stationed in Florida and left for his tour of duty on Wednesday, July 19th. We extend our heartiest congratula­tions and best wishes for a happily married life. SYMPATHIES ... On Wednesday, July 19th, Mrs. Veronica Kálvin, wife of the late Imre Kálvin, of Whitaker, Pa., died after a lingering illness. She was buried from her home, Saturday morning, July 22nd, with Requiem High Mass at St. Elias Gr. Cath. Church, with Rev. Albert Gaydos officiating. In­terment was made in the St. Elias Cemetery. Our sympathies are extended to her daughters, Miss Emma Kálvin, Mrs. Andrew Loosz, Jr, and Mrs. Julius Kas­­mer, Jr., as well as her rela« tives and close friends. Mr. August Horton, of Corey, Sf., Homeville, died Monday, July 31st, at the Homestead Hospital. The coroner’s office re­ported that injuries to his brain and head sustained when he fell down a flight of stairs at his home caused his death. Funeral services were held at his late residence and Requiem High Mass was read by Father Albert Gaydos at St. Elias Greek Cath­olic Church in Homestead. He was laid away to rest in Mother Earth at the St. Elias Cemetery, on Friday morning, August 4th. Our condolences are extended to his wife, Mrs. Julia Horton, four daughters, Mrs. Eliz. Potemry of Lorain, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Esseney of W. Homestead, Mrs. Rose Chonko of Lorain, Ohio, and Mise Jennie Horton at home; six sons, John Snyder, Joseph Snyder, Frank Snyder, Paul Horton of the U.S. Army, and our Verho­vay member, Lou Horton also of the U.S. Army. IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS Dr. John J. Sebestyen, of Du­quesne, Pa. and a former Presi­dent of the Hungarian Profes­sional Society is now engrossed! in research work at an institu­tion of higher Learning in th# Chicago district. We hope he en­joys the success he so well de­serves. j On The Runways ... ! The American Hungarian wa» bond committee, one of the many belonging to the nationality group, has been recently advised that the Liberty Ship, “Michael De Kovats” named for the Hun­garian patriot, will be launched in September of this year. Thi» ship was paid for through th# war bond sales of this group, and special commendation should be given them for their outstand­ing labors. Prognosticator Sabo I have known people who have made vain attempts to predict the weather, the outcome of foot­ball and baseball games, but I haven’t heard of many who have predicted the date of the big Invasion and correctly. Pvt Andy Timko down at Fort McClelland, Alabama, came close, but Sup­reme Auditor John Sabo at Edenton, North Carolina Marina Air Base just about hit the nail on the head. His prediction mada many months ago was off four­teen hours and that’s being “on the ball.” John has stuck hie neck out on the end of tha European War and I’ve a hunch he is going to come close again ... I hope.-i A Fine Report V Dunne’s Insurance Report on the Verhvay F. I. Ass’n recent­ly issued is indeed highly grati­fying. We are given a rating by this unbiased reporting company of A Plus which is really ex­cellent. The fact that for each $100 of liability we have $127.95 on hand is truly remarkable and denotes strength, noteworthy handling of finances and out­standing leadership. This valu­able brochure should readily convince many as to their futur# actions along insurance lines. Í Welcome, Jul and Vi Jul Lenart and his wife, Violet^ returned to the McKeesport dist­rict to spend their vacation Julius is employed by the Wah» (Continued ««a Page •) j By P.F.C. William C. Kohut

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