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Junior League Section S.L 2 . A.’s Youth Forum Concerns You You, the American daughters and grand-daughters of Ukrain ian mothers*— you arc (vitally concerned in the topics to be dis cussed at the S. U. A.’s YOUTH FORUM on December 9th. Being., descended from Ukrainians, you have inherited a rich culture, an immense intellectual treasure, which has enriched your own life and which, through some special talent YOtJ possess, may Ibe offered for the world's enjoyment and appreciation. We want to help you. Being descended from Ukrainians, you also have inherited probr lems. There are those existing obligations to your father’s people which self-respect and personal integrity bound you to fulfill. There are the problems which you, as a future mother helping — in a small way perhaps — the world which your children are to inhabit, must solve. As a future mother, educator and mentor, your own Ukrainian community will need your help. As an American citizen, your parti cipation in the affairs x>f your Ukrainian community will be of mu tual benefit. Proof of that is in the spiritual, the inspirational atnd perhaps the financial gains you already have harvested from your Ukrainian knowledge, contacts and participation in their successful affairs. Yet more can be done to benefit you and all of us. What role shall the S. U. A. assume in your life as a Ukrainian American? Learn the answer at the YOUTH FORUM* on Sunday, December 9th, at 1:30 P. M., 847 N. Framklin St., Philadelphia, Pa. Prominent speakers will give talks on such subpects as: The American Youth Program. Merging Nationality with Americanism. Careers with a Ukrainian background. Mothercraft for Ukrainians. Education, Health and other Club Projects. Your club, individuals with foresight, S. U. A. members and non-members, all are invited to participate. CONCERT and BANQUET TO FOLLOW FORUM. For information write to: Junior League Editor, 151 Hopkms Ave., Jersey City 6, N. J. 1500 AT UKRAINIAN RALLY IN NEW YORK CITY Urge Action by U. S., England and France Against Sending Ukrainian Displaced Persons Into Soviet Slavery Crowding into Cooper Union Hall, “where Lincoln once pre dicted that the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independ-. ence would one day become the obstacle to all tyranny, in the whole world, for all nations and all countries/’ in the words of Dr. L. Myshuha, over 1500 Uk rainians came to protest against the insistence of Soviets that au thorities in occupied zones in Eu rope turn over tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to Soviet agents, to certain torture and death. Sponsored by the Committee of United Ukrainian Organizations of New York, the meeting was conducted by Mr. N. Hawrylko. Speakers included Mrs. Maria Demydchuk, secretary of the Committee, who gave the view point of parents who had reared their children to fight this war, but had not yet won the victory, therefore urged women to politi cal activity to help win the peace for America. Prof. Lev Doibriansky of N. Y. University, in his talk proved conclusively that the Ukrainian problem is a world one, and with out its solution there can be no peace. Norman Thomas, former Socialist Party candidate for President of the U. S., strongly upheld the reasons for this rally, but counselled a broader protest against the enslavement of any and all nations, advising that in addition to the Ukrainian people, the people of the Baltic states as well as the Poles under Soviets also deserve their freedom. Mr. D. Halychyn showed, the extreme necessity for political action to protect Ukrainian refugees and to safeguard their right of asy lum in Europe, for which the refugees plead in their letters. Resolutions were passed at the Rally which were sent to the President of the U. S., to Gen. Eisenhower and to the Secretary of State James F, Byrnes. On motion of the audience, addition al copies were sent to the French and English ambassadors. POPE URGES WOMEN TO VOTE AGAINST TOTALITARIANISM In Virginia Lee Warren’s dis patch to the New York Times, world-wide significance was giv en to Pope Pius XII’s declara tions made in his recent speech, that “women today have the strict obligation in conscience” to go into public life, c^t least to the extent of voting, to hold back currents that threaten the home and to oppose doctrines that un dermine its foundaions. Addressed to Italian women, the speech, nevertheless, directed its lesson to the women of the world. Noting that direct partici pation in social and political ac tivity did not change the normal activity of women, the Pope urged them to direct action, if they would help “retain sane doc trines and solid convictions.” Telling women that in their so cial and political activity, much depends on the legislation of the state and the administration O'f local bodies, the Pope urged wo men to participate in elections, declaring that the fate of the family and of human relations are at stake. He warned the vot ing women against “marvelous promises dangled before their eyes” by some totalitarian sys tems who try to exploit women’s votes only to foster power for themselves. The Pope stated that the Cath olic woman’s vote is a vote for peace, therefore “for the good of her family, she will always refuse her vote to any tendency to the selfish desires of domination, in ternal or external, of the peace of the nation.” ON WAY TO STARDOM Concerning the maiden offering of his ballet “Graziana,” present ed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on Thursday, Oct. 25th, John Taras, young Uk rainian choreographer “covered ion of critic Arthur V. Berger of himself with glory,” in the opin- the N. Y. Times. His ballet, based on Mozart’s violin Concerto K 216, “showed classic style, yet re vealed his personality occasion ally.” “As a first effort,” said the critic, “it is remarkable for clar ity and technical address.” Declaring that Taras is defin itely some one to watch, the crit- a “real talent, achieving, in this ic credits the young dancer with work, real elegance and a fine group of architecture.” $1,680 was donated by the au dience to the Congress Commit tee for their work in protecting the refugees. 40th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT IN N. Y. Commemorating the 40th anni versary of the founding of their church of St. George, the Uk rainian parishioners in New York celebrated with a fine concert culminating a day’s solemnities in honor of the occasion. The concert, held on Sunday, October 21st in the church’s school auditorium on E. 6th St., was enjoyed by a capacity crowd. The church choir, famed for its diisaipiline an/d performing with characteristic brilliancy under the inspired direction of its iead- er, Prof. T. Onufryk, rendered songs predominately religious in character, from the works of Bortniansky, Koshetz, Vorobke- vich. They were especially laud ed for their rendition of Hayvo- rons/ky’s Hymn of St. George. Something new was added to the Choir’s repertoire with its choral background singing to Miss Anna Koleska’s soprano solo of the “Maiden’s Lament,” {Stepovaya Mohyla) in a Koshetz arrange ment. Miss Mary Polynack, operatic soprano, starred in her offering of religious songs, in which she featured Hayvoronsky’s “Pray er.” Prolonged applause brought forth a charming rendition of Gounod’s “Ave Maria.” Mr. Peter Ordynsiky, baritone, sang songs by Lysenko, Koshetz and Hayvoronsky. Both soloists, who were accom panied by Miss Olga Dmytriw, were warmly applauded and had to comply to demands for en cores. Einglish and Ukrainian talks were given respectively by Geo. Baranec and Prof. N. Czubatij. NEWS FROM YOUR TOWN INTERESTS US What happened in your com munity that would interest our readers ? Was there an unusual celebra tion ? Did a young Ukrainian achieve some unusual distinction or honor? We would be proud to learn his or her name who won t'hat fame. What and who made a recent campaign for funds successful in your city? An account of it may solve someone’s similar problem in another city. Have you a gifted person with an unusual vocation or avocation in your midst ? Let us know about it. Their story may reveal many kindred spirits and could even foster friendships. Did you stage a. successful play or concert or dance? How was it (Continued on page 8)
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