Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)

1947 / Verhovay Journal

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MARCH 12, 1947

Verhovay Journal

Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n. OFFICE OF PUBLICATION

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Verhovay’s Hero Dead Honored in Yatesboro

Memorial ceremonies held jointly by branches 88, Yatesboro, Pa., and 196, Sagamore, Pa,, in memory of Stephen Dudás and Joseph A. Cherney, in the auditorium of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Yatesboro, Pa., drew a great crowd, even though the once flourishing Hungarian colonies on this territory have steadily decreased during the last decade. Still, branches of the Verhovay succeeded in holding their own by replenishing their ranks with new members from various nationalities who gave an inspiring example of Verhovay fraternalism on March 2nd, Sunday afternoon, by joining their Hungarian fellow-members in paying tribute to our hero dead and their bereaved next of kin. Thus the auditorium of St. Mary’s Church was filled to capacity when the ceremonies were opened by Samuel Naypeyer, President of Branch 88, whose welcoming address was followed by the opening prayer offered by the Rev. Ft. Philip Platania, priest of St. Mary’s Roman Cfctholic Church. r

Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz, acting as Master of Ceremonies, explained to the American audience the significance of the occasion and, then, colors were posted by the American Legion Corgrove Post 523. A moving prayer was offered by the chaplain of the Post whose Commander followed with a stirring memorial address.

Louis Vizi, director, from Windber, Pa., delivered the presentation address, emphasizing that the Verhovay F. I. Association demonstrates the fraternal traditions established by the thirteen Hungarian miners of Hazleton, by presenting the portraits of our hero dead to their next of kin as token of gratitude and lasting sympathy toward the bereaved members of the Association.

Supreme Secretary Coloman Revesz expressed similar thoughts in his English address which was followed by the unveiling of the portraits. The audience arose in silent tribute and then Father Patania blessed the portraits and spoke the benediction.

Director Louis Vizi presented the portraits to the bereaved families, taps were sounded by the bugler of the Veteran’s Post, and Alexander Chobody, manager of Branch 88, closed the program with expressions of appreciation to all who attended the ceremonies.

District Manager Louis Cincel and his son, Louis Jr., and

$1,750,000 Immediate Assistance To Hungary By American Red Cross

Americans of Hungarian descent cannot afford to with-hold their generous support from this year’s Red Cross campaign, for the distribution in Hungary of relief-supplies valued at $1,7500,000,- has been approved recently by the national officers of the American Red Cross, the greatest of all charitable organizations in the world.

Official notice of this magnificant action was sent to the Executive Secretary of the American Hungarian Federation whose Board of Directors at their meeting held in February, expressed their deep gratitude to the American Red Cross for including Hungary in its relief-program. At the same time, the Directors of the American Mungarian Federation unanimously resolved to urge all Americans of Hungarian descent to lend wholehearted and generous support to the American Red Cross, especially in March, the month of the national Red Cross campaign.

Undoubtedly, Americans of Hungarian descent will respond with Unparalleled enthusiasm to the appeal of the Red Cross, because now they know that their contributions will help alleviate the imdescribable needs of the Hungarian people. Anticipating a resolution to this effect by the Board of Directors of the Verhovay F. I. Association whose regular semi-annual meeting has been called for March 17, 1947, we appeal to each and every branch of the Association to make a special contribution to the American Red Cross. This is the least we can do in view of the generosity of the Red Cross toward our people in Hungary. In fact, we hope that by adding individual donations to those of the branches, these contributions will run into such figures as would reflect the gratitude of American Hungarians to the American Red Cross for its willingness in rendering immediate and substantial assistance to the destitute people of Hungary.

The full text of the letter of the American Red Cross to Dr. Tibor Kerekes, Executive Secretary of the American Hungarian Federation, follows:

AMERICAN RED CROSS National Headquarters Washington 13, D. C.

January 24, 1947

pear Dr. Kerekes:

As you know, the American Red Cross for some time was attempting to obtain clearances for a member of our stalf to visit Hungary at the invitation of the Hungarian Red Cross for the purposes of making' a survey of relief needs in the country and to make recommendations for a possible American Red Cross program of assistance in Hungary.

Our representative made the relief survey in December, and, based upon his recommendations, we have now approved a relief program in Hungary which will involve the distribution of supplies .valued at approximately $1,750.000.

On the basis of relief needs as indicated in Hungary, we are preparing to ship as part of this program approximately 62,000 pairs of new women’s and children’s shoes, 500,000 new garments, mostly for children, 15,000 infant’s leyettes, and medical and hospital supplies valued at approximately $150,000. This last item is intended primarily for the hospital program of the Hungarian Red Cross.

To assist the Hungarian Red Cross in revitalizing its services on behalf of the Hungarian people, the American Red Cross is also allocating to this program 20 ambulances with 100 extra tires and tubes, office equipment consisting of typewriters, mimeograph machines and paper, and 1,000 blankets, 2,000 sheets, and 4,000 pillow eases for the Hungarian Red Cross nurses’ training school.

The American Junior Red Cross is sending to the Hungarian Junior Red Cross 40,000 educational gift boxes (these are boxes of school supplies, each valued at about two dollars and filled by the children in the American schools), a mimeograph machine, typewriters, and paper for a Junior Red Cross publication.

Mr, Andrew Fay Fisher, editor of the Hungarian Miners’ Journal, and Pittsburgh representative of the Szabadság daily, also attended the merorial ceremonies.

Stephen Dudás, former member of Branch 88, YatesboroJNu Mine, Pa., 3rd military casualty of the Association, died in Portsmouth, Va., on June 17, 1942. Joseph Cherney, son of Stephen Chernay, Manager of Branch 196, Sagamorfe, Pa., was killed in action on June 12, 1944, in France. He was the 51st Verhovayan to make the supreme sacrifice in the service of his country.

We wish to express our appreciation to the Rev. Father Philip Platania for his part in the Memorial Ceremonies and to the officers of the two branches for their kindly efforts in behalf of the bereaved families. The hospitality of the Verhovay Home of Branch 88, where dinner was served to the out-of-town guests, is gratefully acknowledged.

In conclusion, we wish to extend our sincere condolences to the next of kin of the late Stephen Dudás and Joseph Cherney. May the cause of justice and freedom, for which these men had given their lives, prevail and assure lasting peace for all mankind.

Farewell Party Given In Honor Of District Manager Joseph Nemes

More than two hundred guests ittended a surprise party given n honor of District Manager and Vlrs. Joseph Nemes at the Hungarian Roman Catholic Church in Farrell, Pa., on March 2, Sunlay evening. The beautifully decorated hall was filled to eapa;ity by the many friends of Mr. jnd Mrs. Nemes who came to express their best wishes to them upon leaving Sharon for Youngstown, O., where they are making their new home at 338 Bessemer Avenue. Hungarians and Verhovayans from Sharon, Farrell and Sharpsville attended the party the real purpose of which was not revealed to District Manager and Mrs. Nemes, until Thomas Kuti, Manager of Branch 26, Sharon, Pa., arose and in the capacity of Master of Ceremonies greeted the assembled friends and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nemes, the guests of honor, who were given a tremendous ovation.

Grace was offered by the Rev. Father Andrew Jeromos and an excellent dinner was served. Then, Mr. Kuti introduced the Rev. Father Jeromos who spoke highly of the devotion of Mr. and

Mrs. Nemes to their beloved church tó the building and maintenance of which they had made inestimable contributions.

Director Joseph Turner congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Nemes upon their great popularity and assured them of the friendship of the people of Youngstown who will be as appreciative of their contributions to Verhovay’s progress in that city as their friends in Sharon and vicinity.

Dr. John Majoros also assured Mr. and Mrs. Nemes of a cordial reception by the Hungarians and Verhovayans in Youngstown.

Michael ßinio, District Manager, extended his best wishes to his good friend and colleague.

Supreme President John Bencze congratulated Mr. Nemes to the excellent results attained in his organizing district and wished him great success for the future.

District Manager Nicholas Takács of Detroit, Mich., congratulated his successor in the Youngstown District and wished him and his charming wife all the happiness and success in their new surroundings.

In behalf of the friends, Mrs.

An agreement has been worked out with the Hungarian Red Cross containing the usual guarantees of free distribution of the supplies solely on the basis of need, without dicrimination as to race, creed or political opinion. American Red Cross staff will participate in the planning for the distribution of the supplies and are assured freedom to travel about the 'country and observe the distributions. The actual distributions will be effected through and by the Hungarian Red Cross.

We plan to have a small staff of one or two American Red Cross persons in Hungary, and we are requesting immediate clearance for their entry into the country in the hope that the distribution of supplies can begin by March.

I will be pleased to inform you of any future developments that may occur as this program develops.

Sincerely yours,

Melvin A. Glasser Assistant Director International Activities Insular and Foreign Operations.

Michael Eles presented a beautiful pen and pencil set to District Manager Nemes and a beautiful doll to Mrs. Nemes. Manager Thomas Kuti presented a beautiful table-lamp to the happy couple as a gift of Branch 26.

Mrs. John Barkó, speaking in behalf of their friends in Youngstown, O., extended a cordial welcome to the new residents and presented Mrs. Nemes with a gorgeous corsage.

After Stephen Dobozy, President of Branch 26, Stephen Szabó, funeral director of Youngstown, and John Feedler, manager of Branch 171, Sharpsville Pa., expressed their best wishes Mr. Weines, deeply moved by the splendid demonstration, thanked the Supreme President, the officers of the branches and all his friends for their good wishes and beautiful presents.

It is a great pleasure to express our sincere thanks to the good friends of District Manager and Mrs, Nemes for tlieir kindness, to the good people who arranged the surprise party in their honor and to the ladies who assured the success of the party by their excellent cooking. To Mr. and Mrs. Nemes we wish the best of luck, much hapiness and success in their new home and in the midst of'their new friends.

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