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

1940-05-30 / 22. szám

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May 30, 1940 Brave Man “Papa, when you see a cow, ain’t you afraid?” “Of course not, Evelyn.” “When you see a great big worm, ain’t you afraid?” “No, of course not.” “When you see a horrid, monstrous bumble bee, ain’t you afraid?” “No, certainly not!” “Ain’t you afraid when it thunders and lightnings?” “No, no, you silly child.” “Gee, Pop, ain’t you afraid of nothing in this world ’ceptin’ Mamma?” “When I said my prayers last night didn’t you hear me ask God to make me a good boy?” “Yes, Tommy, I did.” “Well! he ain’t done it.” In Wrong The minister in a little church that used natural gas for illumination announced his text in solemn tones: “Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out.” Immediately the church was plunged in total dark­ness, because of a failure in the supply of gas. “Brethren,” said the minis­ter, “in view of the sudden and startling fulfillment of this prophecy, we will spend a few minutes in silent pray­er for the gas company.” The biggest mystery to a married man is what a bach­elor does with his money. An Old Species It happened in the Cas­cade Mountains. “What,” de­manded the amateur hunter, a college professor, of his guide, “what is the name of the species I just shot?” “Well, sir,” returned the guide, suavey, “I’ve just been investigating and he says his name is Smith.” Alvin: “I say, Jimmy, what do you think of a man who deliberately makes a girl blush?” Jimmy: “I think he is a genius.” Not Guilty An old negro went to the office of the commissioner of registration in a Missouri town and applied for regis­tration papers. “What’s your name?” asked the official. “George Washington,” was the reply. “Well, George, are you the man who cut down the cherry tree?” “No, suh, I ain’t de man. I ain’t done no work for nigh onto a year.” Just the One She: “The man I marry must be as brave as a lion, but not forward; handsome as Apollo, but not conceited; wise as Solomon, but meek as a lamb; a man who is kind to every woman, but loves only me.” He (enthusiastically: “By Jove! How lucky we met.” Don’t fool yourself, broth­er; girls who are easiest on the eyes are the hardest on the nerves. Her Luck Little Wilbur was walking his girl home after school. Both were eight years old. “Margie,” said Wilbur fer­vently, “you are the first girl I’ve ever loved.” The girl sighed. “Just my luck,” she snap­ped. “Again I’ve drawn an amateur!” Teacher: “Give me a. sen­tence containing the word analyze.” Pupil: “My sister Anna says she never pets, but oh, how analyze.” New Position Personnel Director: “Yes, we have two or three posi­tions open. Do you know anything about figures?” Applicant: “Do I? Why, JUNE 2ND, SUNDAY. — Detroit, Mich. — First picnic of the season to be held by Branch 44 at Molnár Place, near Trenton JUNE 2ND. SUNDAY. — Lorain, Ohio. — Picnic, dance and other amusements to be held by the Verhovay Sports Committee (Branches 17 and 372) at Smith’s Farm, on Dutton Road. JUNE 4TH, TUESDAY. —Alliance Ohio. — Picnic with the music of Albert Tamas to be held by Branch 189 at Rockhill Park. JUNE 9TH, SUNDAY, —Chicago, Illinois. — Verhovay Day picnic to be held by Branches 164 and 342 at the Silver Leaf Picnic Grove, 6839 Milwaukee Avenue. JUNE 9TH, SUNDAY. — Cleve­land, Ohio. — Cleveland Ver­hovay Day at Gayback Grove, 6249 Turney Road. JUNE 15TH, SATURDAY. — Can­ton, Ohio. — Branch 64 to hold a Night Picnic at Transylvania Garden, South Massilon Rd. JUNE 16TH, SUNDAY. — Detroit, Michigan. — Branch 36 to hold picnic at Molnár Place, near T rénton. JUNE 23RD, SUNDAY. — Youngs­town, Ohio. — Grand Verhovay Day to be held by Branches 21, 108 and 364. JUNE 23RD, SUNDAY. — Mc­Keesport, Pennsylvania. — Pic­nic and dance to be held at Kossuth Park by Branch 226. JUNE 30TH, SUNDAY. — South Bend, Indiana. — Children’s picnic to be held by Branch 132 at Studebaker Forest (Rum Vil­lage Park). JULY 7TH, SUNDAY. — Pitts­burgh, Pennsylvania. — Branch 34 to hold picnic with the music of Arpad Nagy. REVISED SOFTBALL SCHEDULES 1st Half of Verhovay Softball League MAY 26 JUNE 2 JUNE 9 JUNE 23 JUNE 30 Johnstown at Homestead Beaver Falls at Johnstown Homestead .-. .. at Beaver Falls Beaver Falls at E. Pittsburgh Beaver Falls at Youngstown E. Pittsburgh at Youngstown Zelienople at Youngstown E. Pittshurgt at Zelienople Zelienople at Johnstown Homestead at Zelienople Zelienople at Beaver Falls E. Pittshurgt at Homestead Youngstown at Johnstown Homestead at Youngstown Johnstown at E. Pittsburgh 2nd Half of Verhovay Softball League JULY 7 JULY 14 JULY 21 JULY 28 AUG. 4 Homestead Johnstown Beaver FallsE. Pittsburgh Youngstown at at at at at Johnstown Beaver Falls HomesteadBeaver Falls Beaver Falls Youngstown Youngstown Zelienople Johnstown Zelienople at at at at at E. Pittsburgh Zelienople E. PittsburghZelienople Homestead Beaver Falls Homestead Johnstown JohnstownE. Pittsburgh at at at at at Zelienople E. PittsburghYoungstown Homestead Johnstown I was a lifeguard at Sea Breeze beach all summer.” In Head “Now,” said the school teacher, “give me a defini­tion of space.” Junior stood up, flustered and red. “Space,” he began, is where there is nothing. I can’t explain it exactly, but I have it in my head, all right.” Local Junior: “Dad, what is personal liberty?” Dad: “It’s what a man exchanges for a wife, my boy.” PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY DANCE The Hungáriám Profession­al Society of Pittsburgh will hold its second dance of the year this Saturday evening, June 1st, in the Venetian Room of Hotel Webster Hall, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Once again the sweet strains and wild rhythms of Hungarian gypsy music will fill the beautiful, modernistic ballroom. Once again gay and happy young ladies and gentlemen will trip the light fantastic. Always present will be the romance and enchantment of gypsy music and musicians. The evening will be one long remembered. Dancers will be able to en­joy the csárdás, waltz or fox trot. We will enjoy seeing more young people from the Pitts­burgh District at this dance. A very enjoyable evening is in the offing, and we take this opportunity of inviting you to join with us this Saturday evening. The dance beginning at 9 P. M. is a semi-formal affair. Mr. A. A. Valy, Chair­man of the Entertainment Committee, is in charge of the arrangements. William C. Kohut, Member, Press Committee Hungarian Professional Society.--------------O-------------­BRANCH 364 Youngstown, Ohio On May 14th Branch 364 held its regular monthly meeting with one of the best member turnouts that we have had for some time. The following new mem­bers .were introduced: Olga Takacs, Margaret Rigo, Mrs. Frank Brogley, Louis Kotel, John Banyats, John Peck, Write Plain Said the farmer’s wife to the druggist: “Be sure and write plain on them bottles which is for the horse and which is for my husband. I don’t want nothin’ to hap­pen to that horse before the spring plowin’.” An Example “Yes,” said the young wife, proudly, “father always gives something expensive when he makes presents.” “So I discovered when he gave you away,” the young husband replied pleasantly. and Kenneth Fitch. Detailed reports were given by President Brogley, cover­ing Verhovay Day on June 32d, the sports program, the Hungarian school for members of the Branch, and the membership cam­paign which shows Branch 364 to be leading Branches 21 and 108. It was decided that after our next meeting on June 11th, a weiner roast will be held at Rendes’ farm to wel­come our new members and also those members who have not been around for some time. All new members are urged to be present. A good time is always had by those attending our parties, or its their own fault. Fraternally, W. A. Miglets, Secretary 364.--------------O-------------­DO YOU KNOW that many naturalized Magyars fought in this Civil War, especially in the Lin­coln regiment of Chicago, which was organized by the likewise Hungarian Colonel Mihalóczy, who died in action? There were also numerous Magyars in the 39th New York, in the New Jersey, and the St. Louis regiments, in the McLellan artillery and in the Garibaldi guard. To give an example as to the role played by the Magyars, two became Lieute­nant-Generals, five became Generals, fifteen became Colonels, two became Lt.­­Colonels, 133 Majors, and 184 Lieutenants.--------------O-------------­Intended to be placed against the inside of a door, a portable burglar alarm has been invented that sounds a buzzer and flashes a light when the door strikes it.

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