Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)

1945 / Verhovay Journal

September 12, 1945

___________________________Verhovay Journal.

Farewell-limner Given in Honor »I Pistrici Manager Mirltolas Takaes

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District Manager Nicholas Takács was bidden Godspeed by his many friends at a banquet, held in his honor on the occasion of his transfer to the Seventh Organizing District of the Verhovay F. I. A., in Detroit, Mich, Though the official announcement of the transfer had been released for publication only at this time, Mr. Takacs and his friends knew of the coming change a bit earlier from conferences that preceded the Supreme President’s action.

A man’s popularity can best be measured by the way in which his community parts with him, when he is called to some other field of endeavor. The good people of Youngstown, O., gave us an unusual opportunity for finding out how well-liked a person, Mr. Takacs is in that city. They had very little time for preparations but, because they just couldn’t let him go without a display of their sincere admiration for him, they arranged a banquet at the popular Horvath Tea Room on September 1st, Saturday evening.

A great crowd assembled for this occasion which was especially honored by the presence of the Mayor of Youngstown, Hon. Mayor O'Niell and his charming wife, whose appearance was taken as a tribute to Mr. Takacs as well as to the Verhovay F. I. Association which the District, Manager represented so successfully that he attracted the attention even of the first citizen and highest official of that great city. Another notable personality, whose presence was noted with appreciation, was the Capt. Thomas, the chief of police who also came with his wife to bid farewell to the beloved Verhovay District Manager.

Director Frank Brogley acted as Master of Ceremonies calling upon the speakers who all expressed their sincere regrets over Youngstown losing one of its outstanding citizens in Mr. Takacs. Hon. Mayor O’Niell delivered a stirring address wishing Mr. Takacs great success for his future activities in his new territory. His warm speech revealed a deep understanding of the fraternal ideals and activities pursued by the Verhovay.

The Home Office of the Association was represented by Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz who brought greetings and best wishes to District Manager Nicholas Takacs.

The officers of the Youngstown branches and the friends of Mr. Takacs then presented to him a beautiful brief-case which was accepted by the surprised District Manager with deep gratitude, expressed in warm words that were uttered by him with tears in his eyes, so deeply moved was he by the unexpected demonstration of his many friends.

Congratulations are due to Mr.

Takacs who, during the many years he spent in Youngstown, won the respect, love and admiration not only of his fellow-workers and fellow-members but also that of the leading citizens of that city. At the same time, we wish to express our thanks to the friends of the Association and of Mr. Takacs. The high regard in which they hold the Verhovay and one of its outstanding representatives, is deeply appreciated by us and the pleasant memory of that evening will remain with us for many years as a source of encouragement for the confidence which we have in the great future of the Verhovay.

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Mr. Takacs expresses his sincere appreciation to all who attended the fare-well dinner given in his honor. Especially he thanks his friends who arranged this surprise which will remain in his memory as one of the most beautiful and unforgettable events of his life. He requests us to give special mention to Dr. Majoros and Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kovács who were responsible for the planning of this affair. He assures all of his good friends (hat, though duty had called him into another territory, he will always remain their loyal friend and that the demonstration of their friendship will remain a sustaining and comforting memory to him.

The Results of the Managers’

Membership Contest

THE VERHOVAY EPIC...

(Continued from Page 4) completed 36 hours of purely combat missions or reconnaissance, adjustment of fire and photography. In addition, he participated in many missions of genera! observation and administration and in all accumulated 119 hours of flight during this combat period.

In spite of the hazards of operating frequently from temporary landing fields and over water and rugged enemy-held terrain. | Lt. Renghoffer completed all missions with courage and distine- i tion, contributing significantly to the- success of the infantry , artillery combat...” the citation ! ordering the award said.

Lt. Renghoffer is a member of Major General Taul J. Mueller’s 81st Infantry '‘Wildcat” Division, Which last fall wrested the Palau and other 'Western Caroline Islands from the Japs.”

Congratulations to Lt. Renghoffer and his happy parents who, we hope, shall soon see their son return ...

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ENTIRE CORPS CITED FOR

OKINAWA PERFORMANCE

Pvt. William Gyürke holds two Bronz-stars for participation in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns; two Liberation stars for the campaign in the Philippines; two campaign ribbons and the Good Conduct Medal.

He is the son of Mr. Nicholas Gyürke, manager of Branch 347, Nettleton, Pa., who gave three sons to the country, one of whom was killed in action on November 24, 1944, in France. Nicholas Gyürke Jr., is the 109th heroic dead Verhovay an and the second soldier-member of branch 347 to give his life for his country. The oldest son of branch-manager Gyürke, Joseph, has already spent

Pvt. WILLIAM GYÜRKE

five years in the Pacific area. His youngest son, William, serves with the XXIV Corps Artillery which was cited by Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge, U.S. Army, for its performance on Okinawa. The citation was forwarded to each member of the Corps by Brig. General J. R. Sheetz, who added to it the following message: “I forward this letter with a deep feeling of humility and pride to each member of the XXIV Corps Artillery as an individual, because each of you, by your outstanding performance of duty and will to fight, is responsible for the superior results achieved by your organization in this battle.”

The citation is highly interesting as it throws light upon the activities of the Corps Artillery the success of which resulted from the unique team-work of this particular Corps. While most hero-stories refer to the unusual

courage of an individual, this story speaks of the heroism of an entire group the members of which performed their duty as a unit. Each member of this Corps did his share which became part of a general pattern that characterizes the entire group.

Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge states in the citation that "those in position to make comparisons have called this the bitterest battle of the Pacific to date as wells as being of the highest strategic importance. The Corps artillery, although having prior combat in its various components, was assembled in its entirety for the first time on Okinawa. Its teamwork, cooperation, enthusiasm and high standard of performance of all assigned missions, have won expressions of high confidence and unstinted praise from all units it supported. Its effectiveness has had great influence upon our success in the winning of a battle where artillery has played a major role.”

The General goes on pointing out that “the artilleryman does not have the stimulation of handto-hand combat with the enemy to spur him to great heights. His task exacting and tiresome and too frequently he cannot be kept fully informed of the devastating effects of his hard labor through the long days and nights. Nevertheless, the praise of our doughboys for the medium and heavy artillery, the statements of enemy prisoners as to the great destruction wrought and the hundreds of enemy guns and installations destroyed by the Corps Artillery all attest to the fact that it turned

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BRANCH-MANAGERS did not chose to compete even though they would have found an opportunity to do so. This is a rather saddening state of affairs and wc find no comfort in the know'edge that the situation is at least as bad, if not worse, in other fraternal organizations. Just think of it.. . granting that some of our branchmanagers were detained by circumstances from working for the success of the contest... that would still leave 50% of the Branehmanagers free to compete and if that 50%, 190 men, would have participated in the contest, the results would have exceeded 1,CC0 new members. Not more than 43% of our entire managers’ force joined the race.

The names of all managers who participated in the contest, are published in the following.

MANAGERS’ HONOR ROLL

The Honor Roll of Competing Managers is set in this order: number of the. Branch, its location, name of the manager and the points scored by him. Attention is called to the fact that fud-time local organizers participated in the contest in such way that only applications over and above their resp. quotas figured in the contest. Their full production is set forth in this list. Naturally, the 13 winners of the Contest arc not again mentioned in the following roll.

5.) Maynard, O., Julius Shady 2 points. 7.) Pricedale, Pa., Steven Ivan 1. 9.) Franklin, N. J., George Foldessy 1, 10.) Barton, O., Stephen Peto 2. 11) McAdoo, Pa, Martin Mészáros 1, 12.) Pittsburgh, Pa., Mary Siller 1. 13.) Trenton, N. J., Chas. Nemes 3. 14.) Cleveland, O., Albert Karl 9 14.) Cleveland, O., John Bahmefc 2%. 14.) Cleveland, O., Joseph Szalay 2. 17.) Lorain, O, Julius Chaszar 2. 20.) Fairport Harbor, O., Stephen Szucs 5. 21.) Youngstown, O., Joseph Danish 11. 22.) Whiting, Ind., Michael Szilvasi l. 23.) Pocahontas, Va., Peter Kovács 5. 24.) Dante, Va., Steve Szabó Vs. 25.) Glen Jean, W. Va., Emery Szucs 3. 27.) Toledo, O., Joseph Poes 2. 29.) Berwick, Pa., Steve Nagy 5. 31.) Barnesboro, Pa., Jolin Toth 3%. 32.) Gary, W. Va., Joseph Magyar 1. 33.) Windber, Pa, George Modock 3%. 34.) Pittsburgh, Pa., George Mészáros 2. 34.) Pittsburgh, Pa., Nicholas Kadar 1. 35.) New York, N. Y., Nicholas Kleiner 4. 36.) Detroit, Mich., Stephen Lukacs, Full-time local organizer 26%. 37.) Chicago, 111., Joseph Rohaly 5. 38.) Ronkonkoma, N. Y., Paul Telcky 2. 39.) Beaver Falls, Pa., Andrew Boiler 4. 40.) Martins Ferry, O., Balint Konyha 1%. 43.) So. Brownsville, Pa., Emery Kara 1. 45.) Cleveland, O., Louis Balogh 3. 45.) Cleveland, O., Stephen Martina 1. 52.) New Brunswick, N. J., George Perduk 2%. 54.) Cleveland, O., Mrs. Emery Pálinkás 8. 55.) Hammond, Ind., Stephen Racz 1. 57.) Clarksburg, W. Va., John Drega 1, 59.) Scalp Level, Pa., Martin Leber 1. 61.) Vintondale, Pa,, Peter Szuperak 1. 67.) Erie, Pa., John Bertics 1. 68.) Bridgeport, Conn., George Bandre %. 70.) Newark, N. J., John Fazekas 4. 71.) Duqucsiie, Pa,, John Kucik 2%. 73.) Adena, O., Michael Hornyah 4. 74.) Chicago, II!., Alexander Korodi 2%. 78.) Irwin, Pa., Peter Horvath 1. 83.) New York, N. Y., Kalman Palangi 11. 85.) Daisytown, Pa, Alexander Debreczeni 2. 89.) Homestead, Pa., Ignatius Finkelstein 7%. 90.) Allentown, Pa., Coloman Kocsis 2. 90.) Allentown, Pa., Joseph Subits 3. 90.) Allentown, Pa., John Beitel 1. 91.) Akron, O., William Takacs 3%. 96.) Chicago, III., Louis Nyuli 8. 98.) Bethlehem, Pa., Stephen Lang 6%. 101.) Uniontown, Pa., Bela Gara 1. 106.) Niles, O., Frank Safran 2» 108.) Youngstown, O., Joseph Turner 1. 120.) Perth Amboy, N. J., Valentine Csete 10%. 121.) Buffalo, N. Y., Rev. L. E. dePapp 1. 126.) Morgantown, W. Va., Joseph Dadics 1. 127.) Joliet, 111., Peter Kiss 4. 129.) Columbus, O., Mrs. Stephen Paul 3. 130.) East Chicago, Ind., Nicholas Palla 9. 133.) Phillipsburg, N. J, Stephen Vayda 5%. 138.) Gary, Ind., Mrs. Ernest Kish 3. 138.) Gary, Ind-, Julius J. Danch 1%. 141.) Eliwood City, Pa., John Mondall 4. 145 ) Jersey City, N. J., Joseph Nemeth 3. ISO.) Masontown, Pa., John Jeso 2%. 151.) Rivesville, W. Va., Andrew Dolog 1. 159.) Phoenixville, Pa., Louis Papp 11. 162.) Federal, Pa., John Petruska 1. 163.) McKees Rocks, Pa., Michael Jakab 1. 168.) Palmcrton, Pa., Nicholas Baross 1%. 171 ) Sharpsville, Pa., John Fecdler 1. 174.) Scranton, Pa., Joseph Cibolya, Full-time local organizer 13%. 180.) Zelienople, Pa., Joseph Lukes 4. 186.) Congo, O., Andrew Varga %. 192.) Middletown, G., Stephen Botos 1. 194.) Rossford, O., John Mokri 5. 204 ) So. Milwaukee, Wise., Mrs. Paul Schmidt 1. 208.) Filbert, W. Va., Joseph Soltész 5. 210.) Vestaburg. Pa., Nicholas Pak 1. 214.) Flint, Mich., Stephen Boros 2. 216.) Northampton, Pa., John Szőke 2%. 220.) Conncaiit, O., Frank Lengyel 1%. 221.) Ithaca, N. Y., Frank Komaromi 1. 226.) McKeesport., Pa., Géza Pavuk 1. 229.) Indiana Harbor, Ind., Stephen Dull 1. 234.) Alpha, N. J, Eugene Nagy 1. 248.) Mnnaville, W. Va., John Vizi 4 .261.) Forest City, Pa., John Titko %. 271.) Proctor, Va, Steve Supek 3. 275.) Milwaukee, Wise., Elizabeth Bogdan 5. 278.) Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Andrew Kovalik 5%. 288.) St. Clairsville, O., Stephen Petho 2. 290.) Depsw, N. Y., Bandi and Rol’er 1. 291.) Coatesvil'e, Pa., Louis Adorján 1. 296.) Springdale, Pa., William Blizinan 1%. 305.) Wondbridge, N. J., Andrew Barsi 1. 310.) Lynch, Ky., Andrew Ander 1%. 313.) Beauty, Ky., Alexander Fodor 2%. 321.) Campbell, O., Andrew Kovach 1%. 334.) Roda, Va., Daniel Jordan 1. 335.) Amherst, O., Joseph Balogh %. 336.) Harrisburg, Pa., George Bcrondi 3. 347 ) Nettleton, Pa., Nicholas Gyürke 6. 348.) Mona, W. Va., Joseph Kovács 1. 350.) Holden, W. Va., Alex Tarsoly 1. 352.) Coraopolis, Pa., John Vayo 1%. 362.) Dayton, O., Mrs. Betty Pocsi 1. 364.) Youngstown, O., Frank Brogley 6. .367.) Cleveland, O., Joseph Sikosky 2. 372.) Lorain, O., Ju’ius Chaszar 1. 375.) Chicago, III, Mrs. Katherine Nagy 1. 376.) Pittsburgh, Pa., Ju'ius Toth 1. 376.) Pittsburgh, Pa., Andrew Pesehka 3. 389.) Perryopolis, Pa., Joseph Dcmonkes %. 390.) New Haven, Conn., Andraw Kovács 5.

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