Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)

1940-02-29 / 9. szám

\ Page 3 THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND------------------------ BRANCH 430 -----------------------­--------------------,__________Verhovayak Lapja February 29, 1940. VERHOVAY SPORTS Interest in sports is at a higli pitch of late in Homestead. The Branch has outfitted the young men composing the basketball team with attractive blue and gold uniforms and the boys are all set to go. Practices are being held and games are being booked. In this connection, the team is eager to engage out-of-town Ver­­hovay teams, one game to be played in Homestead and the other games of the series out of town. Sam Halesnik, Beaver Palls; Yal Konyha, Martins Ferry, Ohio and Alex Debreczeni, Daisy­­town, Pa., please take note. Con­tact at once Bill Kohut, Secre­tary of Br. 430, for arrangement of playing dates. Our team, I understand, will be' composed of the following fellows: Bert Priam, Steve Pastor, Steve Toth. John Pastor, Joe Hasak, Paul Chulik, Jimmy Yargyas, and Julius Kasmer. Johnny Penchuk is to act in the capacity of trainer. The policy of our branch with regards to the formation of a basketball team has been not to go out and seek professional talent, but rather to compose the team of members belonging to the branch. We feel that the following of this policy will bring far more favorable results. We look upon the sport of basketball as a means of récreation as well .as an excellent medium of foster­ing closer relations among mem­bers and district Branches en­gaged in this sport. BRANCH ACTIVITIES With the beginning of the new year, a new and more favorable meeting place has been selected. It is the St. Margaret's Hun­garian R. C. Church Hall on Tenth Ayenue in Munhall, Pa. Then, too, the Branch will meet once every week instead of once monthly* as before. The official business meeting will be held the second Thursday of each month, while the remaining meetings will be used for the presentation of social evenings and varied pro­grams. The officers and mem­bers of Branch 430 saw an urgent need for these weekly meetings *nd up to this time they have proven successful. The Hungarian School spon­sored by the Home Office and Branch 430 still meets every Fri­day evening at 8 P. M. The students attending enjoy every minute of the evening. Rev. Die­nes continues to school the stud­ents in Hungarian Language, Literature and History and has obtained gratifying results. One of bis students won a European trip through her knowledge of facts pertaining to Hungary and another has been teaching juveniles. True the class has not developed to the size of a year ago, but never­theless, the same interest and en­thusiasm continues to be present luring each session. Yes, the bowling continues to interest many members of the branch, both men and women. Recently, a member of our bowl­ing group electrified the bowlers at a local Bowling Alley with an amazing display of skill and accuracy. The fact of the matter is that all attention was focused »a him as he rolled strike after strike. On his ninth time up, however, the tension and excite­ment became too great for him and he averaged a spare. His score for the evening totaled 248, which means he was really hittin’ them. The person who rolled this remarkable score was none other than Bert Priam. Ethel Clncel, Johnny Penchuk, Steve Pastor, Jimmy Vargyas, Ethel Perenyi, and Johnny Pastor can often be found in the bowling alleys on bowling night knocking them down, and how! Rumors of engagements and pending marriages continue on the rounds among the members. It appears as though the young ladies of the branch are more courage­ous then the fellows because two of them will soon be saying, “I do.” Their names? Later. Our worthy member, Arpad Chontos, has recently taken up the pen with noteworthy results. His writings are excellent pieces, and Branch 430 is honored to possess him as a member. Keep up the good work, Arp, we’re all for you. Talking to our Secretary re­cently, I was informed about the standing membership. At the pre­sent time Branch 430 claims a membership of 85, and at the rate new members are being taken into the Branch the mark of 100 will be reached before the end of February. In anticipation of reaching this goal, plans are be­ing drawn for a big Membership Contest. The Homestead District abounds in young American Hun­garians, and the officers and mem­bers of Branch 430 are going to draw them into the Verhovay orbit this year. They will not only secure needed protection on their lives as well as their fami­lies but they will also enjoy the membership privileges. Social eve­nings, sports programs, dances are but a few of the advantages being offered them. Upon learn­ing of these advantages, I am sure they will not hesitate to joih with us. All out for new members for our branch! Let's continue building. CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHECKERBOARD Happenings around our Central European checkerboard are con­­tinuing to hold our interest. The players pay strict attention to their moves, always on the watch for a bad play by a neighbor. Hungary, according to all indica­tions, continues to play a shrewd, watching game. This, unquestion­ably, is the safest and surest policy for her to follow. An}’ other might result in quick dis­aster. Turkey, Roumania, Greece and Yugoslavia spent several day3 around the checkerboard with no outstanding results obtained. Wary of one another, they hesitated to make any definite moves, fearful of Hungary and Bulgaria, the silent partners. What will this lead to? A re-alignment of the Balkans? No, I hesitate to make such a statement; rather, I would state that although maintaining the Balkan Entente, they will never achieve any noticable unity. This, I believe, is due to the pre­carious position of Yugoslavia and Roumania, neighbors of Hungary, Germany and Russia. It is unusual but true; I have discovered many optimists amongst ourselves, They all contend that Finland will. continue successfully to ward off Russian attacks, and eventually maintain her indepen­dence. From my point of view, I do not believe our Finnish cousins will be able to hold off the Russian hordes much longer, eventually they will come under the domination of the Russians. I truthfully admire the Finns for their courageous stand and decry the Russian invasion. But for the retention of several small islands is it really worthwhile? Large sacrifices financially and other­wise are being made by our Finn­ish cousins, but the handwriting is on the wall and it can not be denied. Identically the same oc­­cured in Poland with disastrous results for our good friends, the Poles. This defiant attitude is possibly due to British and French backing. Without it Poland would still possess European frontiers and Finland would not be menaced today. I point a finger at Britian and France for the terrible hap­penings in Poland and Finland. Perhaps it is their way of spread­ing the theatre of war. If they are guilty as I believe they are, may they rue the day for their despicable meddling. The Pittsburgh District lost one of its most brilliant American Hungarians recently, due to the Finnish struggle. A close friend of the writer, he was one to take up the pen to protect Hungary and anything connected with her. A volunteer to battle the Russians, he is to be admired for his stand. I only hope and pray that he will yet return to us alive. THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND SCORES Realizing the urgent need of a journal published and edited according to American standards, plus a more frequent appearance of the English edition, the writer hoisted the banner and took up the pen. Conversations and cor­respondence with Verhovay branch secretaries, articles in the journal, petitions, brought the issue to a head at the recent convention where the Organization Committee passed upon it favorably; later accepted by the Convention. Today our twice-monthly edi­tion of the Verhovay Journal in English is a reality. This month will sea two English Editions rolling of the press—editions worthy of our readers’ attention. A very worthy, intelligent young man, Albert Jozik, has been charged with the responsibility of improving and editing the En­glish Edition. To date he has done nobly. The improvement in the journal is apparent at a glance. Better articles, humor, interesting items are now making their appearance. But we have further to go. We want to see continued improvement in the Journal because our readers re­quest it. Excuse it, a correction is needed. Mr. C. Révész is chiefly responsible for the English Edi­tion with Mr. Jozik as a eo-editor. Thanks. I will have more to say a.bout the English Edition in the next issue of the English Edition. A WORTHY MOVEMENT The Verhovay Short Wave Radio club is an organization deserving of everyone’s attention and co­operation. Briefly I will acquaint you with it. Organized about two and one-lialf years ago by Mr. THE RIGHT CLOTHES Are Well Cut 3200 SIZES 12 - 4-2 Style No. 3200 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Style No. 3105 is designed for sizes 12, 14, 16, 36, 38 and 40. Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) for EACH PATTERN SPRING FASHION MAGAZINE 10 cents extraI Address Fashion Bureau Verhoyak Lapja 121 West 19th Street, New York, N. Y. J. A. Markovits and Albert Stien­­metz, it has accomplished quite a bit for radio listeners in America. Constantly working for and de­manding a more powerful radio station in Hungary, one that could be heard throughout the United States, it has come very close to its goal. The near future will bring realization of the Radio Club’s object—possibly the pre­sent year. All those possessing short wave stations, or those interested in radio work, and those who listen to Hungarian programs broadcast from Hungary are urgently re­­quésted to have membership' in this club. Write now either to J. A. Markovits, Pres. 304 Castle­­gate Rd., Wilkinsburg, Pa., or to William C. Kohut, Secretary, 205 E. 14th Avenge, Homestead, Pa. and enroll as members. The mem­bership fee of 50c for the year may be sent in stamps to either party. Further information about the club and its activities will be sent to every person writing in. IMPRESSIONS AND REFLECTIONS Congratulations to Otto Molnár, Chief Organizer, and Albert Jozik, upon assuming their new positions at the Home Office. They are, according to my personal obser­vations, both fine young men interested in the forward move ment of our great organization. Alex Goydan’s “My Travels Abroad with the Verhovay” are to this point, extremely interesting and educational. I would like to see more of our young people afforded an opportunity to visit the home of our fathers and mothers. They would appreciate far more their Hungarian an cestry. * * * The Homestead Merry-Go-Round salutes at this time, Mr. Louis Cincel, District Manager, for his outstanding work among the young people of the Homestead District. Constantly working to further the interests of Verhovay members in Homestead, he is to be commend­ed upon his unselfish attitude and devotion to the young people. It is little wonder that he ranks among the best District Managers in the Verhovay organization. A tireless worker, unafraid to sac­rifice some of his valuable time to helping English speaking branches, he is looked upon as a counselor and friend. 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