Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
Page 12 Verhovay Journal THE VERHOVAY EPIC..« T /Sgt. DENNIS KELEMEN . Technical Sergeant Dennis Kelemen, a member of Branch 310, Cumberland, Ky., made [ Himself an excellent record of j which all Verhovayans are Back in 1943 he com-proudf pleted 25 bombarding missions over France and Germany. He was awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clucters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He continues to serve his country as an' instructor. Dennis Kelemen has two brothers whose pictures are published here. We believe .that, following their brother’s example, they, too, will make a substantial contribution towards achieving final victory. SGT. JOHN DIVINSKY regiment. In 1944 his plane got into extremely bad weather and the crew was forced to jump. Due to the bad storm his parachute did not render sufficient protection and safety so that he broke three ribs when hitting ground. After his recovery he was placed into the Third Army and was taken to France in September 1944 and was_ wounded in action in Belgium on December 27, 1944. He was rushed to a hospital in France where he was operated on and then was taken to England where he remained until March, 1945. On the 16th of March he arrived in the States and was taken to the military hospital in Cambridge, Ohio, where he is slowly recuperating from the serious wound caused by a bullet hitting him on his left side, possibly, close to the heart. As a member of the 4th Armored Division in the Third Army he has made a substantial contribution towards the smashing victories which have led the famous Third Army of General Patton straight into Austria. — We send our best wishes to our wounded friend and hope that he soon will fully recover and return to his family. Sgt. Divinsky is a member of Branch 166, Zanesville, O. WOUNDED IN GERMANY PVT. LOUIS KELEMEN, PVT. STEPHEN AUER T/4 ANTHONY KELEMEN, Alt three brothers are members of the Cumberland, Ky., 310 Branch of the Verhovay. TWICE WOUNDED John Divinsky joined the armed forces in September 1943. He was a member of the A.A.A.A. Pvt. Stephen Auer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Auer, of Buckeye Township, Mich., was seriously wounded in Germany on April 7, 1945, according to word received by his parents. He has been in the service since October 3rd, last year, and received his basic training of four months at Camp Blanding, Fla. Pvt. Stephen Auer is a member of Branch 412, Flint, Mich. We sincerely hope for his recovery and wish Mr. and Mrs. Auer an early assurance to that effect. * * * PITTSBURGH VERHOVAYAN SAVED FROM DEATH The other week one of the mighty PBM Martin Mariner planes was taking off at the San Diego, Cal., bay. Suddenly the plane exploded and burned. Only four members of the crew of 12 could be saved, while 8 were reported missing by the Navy Dept. One of the four who were saved from death, was AM. 3/C Robert E. Bishop, 24, a member of Branch 34, Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bishop. All four suffered serious burns and are treated in a Naval hospital. We are hopeful that Robert Bishop will soon recover. Naturally, his family is deeply concerned about his condition but they are thankful, nevertheless, that he was saved from certain death.-------v-------LIBERATED PRISONER IstLt. PAUL JOHN CHERNEY In January we reported how deeply shocked Mr. Stephen Chernay, manager of Branch 196, Sagamore, Pa., and his wife were when.shortly after the heroic death of one of their three sons, St/Sgt. Joseph A. Chernay, their second son, First Lieutenant Paul John Cherney was reported missing in areial action over Austria. The telegram of the War Department was received two days before Christmas. Now we are happy to report that 1st Lt. John Paul Cherney has been liberated on May 17th, 1945 and already rejoined his comrades. More than six months Mr. and Mrs. Cherney had been waiting for some additional information concerning their son who disappeared over Vienna on Dec. 11th, 1944, when serving as a navigator and bombardier on a bomber. Their patience had been sorely tested for they had received no word concerning their son until now when more than half a year’s anxious waiting was rewarded with the happy news that their son was safe and well. We rejoice with Mr. and Mrs. Cherney whose anxiety for their second son was at last relieved by his liberation!-------------------v------------------Actor: I think I am within my rights to demand that I be served real wine in the banqueting scene! Stage Manager: Positively, old fellow, and real poison in the death scene. June 13, 1945 GERMANY’S GUILT AS SEEN BY OUR SOLDIERS (Continnued from Page 11) There isn’t much that we can or should add to this letter which contains judgement on the basis of facts seen, not just heard of. Major Fiok knows whereof he is talking. However, the contents of these two letters should serve to remind us of the needs of the now liberated people of Europe who for long years have endui'ed the acts of barbarism of the German oppressors. All countries have suffered but to most of us — who have a Hungarian background — the misei'y of the people of Hungary represents a challenge that cannot be avoided. Hungary needs the help of the American relatives of its starved people. As fraternalists we cannot deny our responsibility in this matter. And, therefore, we EXPECT our American branches to take active part in the Hungarian War Relief movement and to join the forces that work with the American Hungarian War Relief, Inc. CHICAGO BRANCH 503 FRANK “VAL” HUZIANY, S 1 /C, is shown here serving on a ship somewhere between Okinawa and New Guinea. They’re having tough luck on his ship, reports this gob, but this could mean a lot of things — including continuous tough action. Frank is the youngest 503 member in service. He left his high school sophomore year 2 years ago to volunteer and sign up as machine gunner on a PT boat. Officers at various training camps tried to have him change to a baker or signalman, but he refused. CHICAGO BRANCH 503 PFC JOHN S. HUZIANY, serving in Patton’s 3rd Army ever since it hit Cherbourg and St. Lou, France, has wi-itten us interesting letters, a number of which were published in the column LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED. Here John is shown in a city in Luxembourg before his regiment was ordered to cross the Luxembourg-Gei’man border city of Echternach, where fui-ious fighting took place, as John later reported. S M i'l E S ‘‘Have you aix advice to give to a young man about to be married?” “What’s the use , you wouldn’t take it.” “Advice?” “No poison.” o o o “Doctor my wife gets very historical when I stay out nights.” “You mean hysterical, don’t you?” “No historical. She digs up my past.” o © © “What is a rare volume, Daddy?” “Well son, it’s a book.that is returned after is was loaned.” * * * Girl: All the boys say I’m the salt of the earth. Boy: Swell! We íxeed each other. I’m a good egg. O O Q Drunk: “Taxi?” Driver: “Yes sir!” Drunk: “I thought so.” * * * Father: Who was that man I saw you kissing last night? Daughter: What time was it? 0 0 0 “You eat like a bird.” “What do you mean?” “You ate the worm on your salad.” o o o —So you were at Mary’s and John’s wedding? How did the bride look? —Well, she appeared remarkably wellgroomed. o —Did you let that fellow kiss you right under my nose? —No, right under mine. O You are not really a sick man. You need more exercise, you need more interests in life and activities You should throw Yourself into your work. No, Doc, I’m a grave digger. Schedule of Portrait Presentations The Association will present portraits of the heroic dead according to the following schedule: JUNE 10, CANTON, O. — Joint memorial celebration of Canton and Massilon. JUNE 24, GARY, W. VA. (New date set.) Filbert, Thorpe, Hemphill, W. Va. branches hold joint celebration at 2 PM in Gary, W. Va. High School. JULY 15. ALLENTOWN, PA. — Commemorating the three heroe’s of Branch 90. JULY 22. WHITING, IND. — Memorial celebration of Branch 22. AUGUST 19. HOMESTEAD, PA. — Branch 89. SEPTEMBER 2. TOLEDO, O. — Joint celebration of Branch 301, Port Clinton, O., and 27, Toledo. O. SEPTEMBER 3. NORTHAMPTON, O. — Honoring the three heroic dead members of Branch 216.
