Verhovayak Lapja, 1951 (34. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1951 / Verhovay Journal
June 20, 1951 Verhovay Journal PAGE 13 Tournament Secretary “Pop” Diliinger Holds the Floor LOS ANGELES BOWLERS TO ATTEND NEXT TOURNAMENT A MEMBER OF BRANCH 296, SPRINGDALE, PA., ‘Pop’ R. R. Diliinger, (no relation to his famous namesake of Chicago), Tournament Secretary; is shown announcing the runner-ups, winners of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5t.h prizes in the Chicago Tournament. He and his fine staff, consisting of Stan Skreski, John Brannan (owner of western Pennsylvania’s finest and most modern bowling establishment in McKees Rocks), Phil Masley, Harry Beilby, Michael Belfoure, Nicholas Rodich, and their efficient helper (secretary to the secretary?) Mrs. Stan Skreski got a big hand for a great job splendidly performed. The watchful eye, visible next to Pop’s right elbow, belongs to Vice- President Julius Macker, Chairman of the Board of Directors, from Wyandotte (Detroit), Mich. Next to him, the receding hairline with the big cigar underneath, goes with the face of Coloman Revesz, National Secretary. Pop’s left elbow is threatening- one of the All-Event trophies which were awarded later, after all the scores had been checked and double-checked. (As it developed, they needed double-checking.) Power City News (Continued from page 12) 8th, at the age of 63. The late Mrs. Veres had been a faithful member of Branch 296 for the past thirty-five years, having been one of the original 23 members who had organized this; branch on April 9, 1916. She was also an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary. The passing of Mrs. Veres is sincerely mourned by all Verhovayans. MISCELLANEOUS Irene Grill and her orchestra hasi been well received by the members every second Saturday of the month.... Vice-President Alex Sarkady resigned due to his acceptance of employment: in Ohio. Members of Branch 296 wish Alex good luck in his new work .... The marriage of Jim Novicoff, proprietor of the Power City Barber Shop, is expected to take place in the very near future. Of course, this means another new member!.... Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael, Horwath upon the birth of a baby boy — what! Me an uncle again.... The Verhovay Home of Branch 88, Yatesboro, Pa., has been remodeled. I understand that a beautiful job has been done.... The branch desires to compile a list of all members in the service of their country. It would be greatly appreciated if the names and military addresses of such members would be sent to me in care of the Verhovay Home, 220 Colfax Street, Springdale, Pa.... Our treasurer’s son, Alex Kozma, Jr., entered the Army on May 17th. He is now stationed at Chmp Bi'eckenridge, Ky. Alex is: known throughout the Allegheny Valley for his top-notch football playing. He also started on a promising football career at Duke University before he entered the service.... Mrs. Alex Kozma was bitten by a bug on her finger. After 22 years her wedding band had to be cut because of the swelling. Left for Overseas Pfc. Albert F. Szarka Private First Class A|lbert F. Szarka of 3723 W. St., Omaha, Nebr., 24, son of Mrs. Barbara Szarka, joined the armed forces on October 18, 1950. He took his basic training at Fort Riley in Kansas where he was stationed for four months, then he was transferred to Fort Benning in Georgia where he spent 2 months. On Sunday, Mothers’ Day, May 13th, he left for overseas service in Germany. All of Pfc. Szarka’s family are members of the Verhovay at Branch 278. BOWLERS OF BRANCH 525, LOS ANGELES, CALIF., bowl with the American Hungarian League of L. A., founded 5 years ago by Branch 525. Ten mixed teams bowl in this league and the team of Branch 525 has won the> championship for the third time this year. Members of the team, appearing in front, are Julius Cser, Gáspár Delceg, Ilona Nagy, John Csaky (though hé doesn’t bowl, he received the trophy for the team as President of the Branch), Dennis Kocs, Captain, and Irene Basco. Behind them appear officers of the branch: Coloman Barna, Comptroller, Alexander Gyulay, former District Manager, an active member of Branch 525, Andrew Szladics, Recording Secretary and Michael Kosztin, the present Manager. He writes that according to all indications, the bowlers of Branch 525 are getting ready to take part in the 9th Annual Verhovay National Bowling Tournament. This certainly would bel a great pleasure to all bowlers who hope to meet next year our good friends and fellow-members from the Pacific Coast. Twice Captured G.L Escapes Sure Death, Returns Home CPL. BILL BEAUMONT “A closer brush with death than Corporal Bill Beaumont had in Korea never was plotted in a story,” the Pittsburgh Post Gazette relates in a featured article that appeared on Memorial Day. The 20-year old Oakdale, Pa., veteran, a member of Br. 285, who is home safe after twice being captured, told about it to the reporters on the previous day. “It was on the Pusan perimeter,” he said, “on September 9. I was a rifleman with the Thirtieth Infantry Regiment, Second Division. Some of us stumbled into a North Korean ambush. ■ Nine were killed. The rest were lined up to be shot. “Our lieutenant, the platoon leader, was the first to be shot. I was standing next to him. "They were ready to shoot me when the First Cavalry Division tank patrol came in shooting. We broke and ran toward the tanks. The North Koreans ran for cover but they turne J to throw hand grenades. I was one of the two or three wounded, but I was mighty glad to be alive.” Bill was hospitalized four or five weeks and then sent back into action. Captured by Chinese Reds “On January 5, about 27 miles north of Wonju, Chinese Communists overran his company about 5:45 a.m.,” the story continues. “There must have been a battalion, Bill said. They took 20 of us and they marched us for 16 nights. “For 68 days Bill and the others were plied with party line propaganda and rice. But the Twenty-fourth Division was fighting its way north. And when it got close in March, the. Chinese released their prisoners. “When Bill’s father, Harry M. Beaumont, of 234 South Highland Avenue, learned that the youth Was to go to the front again after twice being captured, he wrote to Congressman James G. Fulton. Very soon Bill was on his way home on rotation. “In service since October 25, 1949, he was shipped directly to Korea last! August. After 30 days at home with his family, who knew only that he was missing in action during the long days of imprisonment, Bill will go to Fort Lewis, Wash., for further treatment of his wound.” Under a large picture accompanying the story in the Post Gazette, showing Bill and his father, the caption reads: “Now that Bill Beaumont is home, Harry, his dad, can smile about the “missing” telegram.” Members of the Verhovay share the joy of the Beaumont family in welcoming Bill back to the safety of his homeland. Let us discard all this quibbling about this man and the other man, this race and the other race being inferior and therefore they must be placed in an inferior position. Let us (fscard all these things, and unite ;.s i nc people throughout this land, until we shall once more stand up die’.'■ring that all men are created exilii, (Abraham Lincoln)
