Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
.July 11, 1945 They Gave Their Lives The members of Branch 276 are notified that at the last meeting I was elected as Manager of Branch 276. Assuring you of my sincere devotion to our Association and its Branch which has been put into my trust, I ask the members of Branch 276 for their kindly cooperation. The conducting of the collections for the American Hungarian Belief, Inc., has been put into my care, too. However, since it is impossible for me to visit all the members of the branch, I request that the fellow-members kindly send their donations to me for forwarding to the National Headquarters of the American Hungarian Belief, Inc., in New York. May I at this time call your attention to the fact that the branch has no funds of its own. I would like to request, therefore, that all members of this branch contribute 25 cents when paying their next monthly dues in order that, if and when one of our fellow-members should pass away, we mhy be able to place a wreath at his bier in honor of his memory. A contributions of 25 cents from each member would cover such expenses for two or three funerals. Your cooperation will be sincerely appreciated. ALEXANDER ALFOUDY, * Manager. GET-AQUAiNTED PARTY HELD BY BRANCH 525, LOS ANGELES, CAL District manager of California, Mr. Alexander Gyulay, reports that the recently organized Branch, 525 of Los Angeles, Cal., held a highly successful get-acquainted party for the membership of this branch. It is indeed a good sign that the branch which was organized on May 18th, 1945, had the courage to arrange for a turkeydinner at the Hungarian Home, 1975 W. Washington Blvd. Guests arrived in great number but it was particularly encouraging to see that half of the audience consisted of young people, many of them soldiers on furlough, who displayed their interest in the Verhovay by attending this affair. President of Branch 525, Michael Kosztin greeted the guests and spoke of the various activities of thé Verhovay F. I. A. Then he called upon the new members to accept their membership certificates. Thus the new members, secured by District Manager Alexander Gyulay were initiated with due ceremony which will surely remain in the 161. PFC. GERALD McATEER Gerald McAteer was born in Altoona, Pa., and he was a member of Branch 152, East Pittsburgh, Pa. He is the first heroic dead member of this branch. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McAteer, received notice from the War Department that their son was killed on the island of Okinawa, at Kaniku, while on patrol. An artillery shell exploded in his path and killed him instantly. He is the fourth Verhovayan to lose his life in the struggle for Okinawa and the 47th of the Pacific front. He was only 20 when he was killed in the service of his country. We realize Ihat the expressions of our sympathy cannot assuage the sorrow of his parents. Nevertheless, we hope that they will find some measure of comfort in the assurance that the nation will for ever remember those heroes whs gave their lives for the cause of Freedom. THE MEMOBY OF OUR 161 HEROIC DEAD SHALL REMAIN WITH US FOB EVEE. memory of our new fellow-members and increase their sense of loyalty towards the association. Albert Steinmetz, then manager of branch 525, acted as Master of Ceremonies. He read the greetings of the Home Office sent lo the Branch on the occcasion of its first social event. Mrs. Mary Fodor, a former member of Branch 164, Chicago, tll.j prepared the excellent dinner. She is now vice-president of the new branch and works wholeheartedly for the increasing of the membership. Mrs. Eugene Fritch, recording secretary of the Branch helped with the cooking, while Elizabeth Arch, also a former member of Branch 164 was busy with selling cakes. The dinner was served by Irene Leichtman, Goldie Petus, Mrs. Michael Kosztin, Mrs. Albert Steinmetz and Mrs. Dennis Koch. .Helen Katona and Albert Steinmetz acted as receptionists. Treasurer for the dinner and ticket-seller was Dennis Koch, former member, of branch 70, Newark, N. J., and now the comptroller of Branch 525. Following the dinner the guests were entertained by the orchestra of Michael Kosztin. All the guests had a wonderful time and stayed together until midnight. NOTICE. Mr. Albert Steinmetz resigned his office as manager of Branch 525 due to his various duties which, he *?ound, do not leave him sufficient time to fulfill his duties as branch manager. Until another member can . be found who would be able to accept this office, Mr. Alexander Gyulay is going to handle the affairs of the branch. Therefore, until further notice, all correspondance with branch 525 should be addressed to Mr. Alexander Gyulay, District Manager, 14204 Haynes St, Van Nuys, Cal. Verhovay Journal. Page 5 OSCAR TURI I58th heroic dead Verhovayan who was reported in the last issue of the Journal as having lost his life in Naval action, presumably in the Pacific Theatre of War. He served on the Destroyer, U.S.S. Halligan. EDWARD J. NOVAK 2JC Eddie is in training at a Seabee camp in Davisville, Rhode Island. Eddie was home on a brief furlough when Branch 503 had the card and entertainment party for its servicemen. Eddie says he enjoyed himself immensely but, of course, had to report back for duty. He now writes the training is rugged—but he can take it! Good luck to you, Ed. His wife and youngster reside at 2013 West 13th Street, Chicago, 111. BUCKNER, ILL. Branch 276 This picture was taken at the symbolic banquet, held in Pittsburgh,, Pa., by Chapter 2 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., on June 17th, Sunday evening. Mr. Ignatzius Lengyel, pre ;ident of the United Magyar Civic Association and chairman oi Chapter 2 of the American Hungarian Relief, Inc., is seen in the act of cutting one of the loaves of bread served at the banquet. Miss Martha Gosztonyi B. S., the first woman to become a dairy manufacturing expert—to the left—is standing at his side in the act of accepting a piece cf bread. Miss Dolores Chonko, next to the left, sitting, has a slice of bread in her hand and is just about ready to take a bite. (She didn’t, however, at that time for she was to sing shortly afterwards and boy, did she sing!) Further to the left sits Mrs. Frank Demes with a slice of bread in her hand. On the extreme right, sits Goldie Demes, pianist, with a glass of water in her hand. We reported that admission was a dollar per person and that the grand total received on that evening exceeded $1,000.00 which was turned over to the relief movement in its entirety as there were no expenses, in connection with the symbolic banquet CHICAGO BRANCH 503 SCENE FROM THE BREAD-AND-WATER BANQUET IN PITTSBURGH 160. CPL. MICHAEL CZIVA Michael Cziva was born in Perth Amboy, N. J., on May 24, 1922. He joined the U- S. Marine Corps and was taken to the Pacific theatre of war. According to notice sent to his family, he was seriously wounded in action, having been hit by shrapnel on the head and on the back. He succumbed on the 9th of June at Okinawa after suffering for twenty days. He was the third Verhovayan to lose his life during the 82 day long campaign on Okinawa and the 46th fatal casualty of the Verhovay on the Japanese front. Cpl. Michael Cziva is the first member of Branch 120, Perth Amboy, N. J., to pay the Supreme Sacrifice in the defense of his country. To his family we extend the deepest sympathy of all Verhovay ans. May they find some measure of comfort in the assurance, that he did not die in vain, for he helped his comrades win one of the most important victories of the Pacific war which had brought our victorious armies right to the door-steps of Japan.
