Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-09-26 / 39. szám

Page 8 September 26, 1940 .Verhovayak Lapja THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND-------------------------- BRANCH 430 -------------------------­said, climbing higher on his tree. Bobwhite whistled, still closer. Jim whistled softly and slowly for Joel. He tried to imitate, but needed practice. Jim’s call rose loud and clear and brought the bird into view. “There he is!” cried Joel, excitedly. His voice fright­ened the bird away; and Jim whistled in vain to bring it back. The boys entered a berry patch and found a few ripe berries which they ate. The tin cup was brought for­ward again. They came upon a paw­paw grove, but found the fruit still unripe. Just be­yond the grove, stood a large chestnut tree, the branches heavy with green burrs. Jim climbed. In spite of the prickly thorns, he managed to wrench free several of the burrs and returned to the ground. He opened them with his knife, but they were not ripe enough to eat. Jim found an unused trail overgrown with shrubs. Pushing through the under­growth the boys kept on the path and found it led to a creek. They sat quietly, with their feet in the water. How cool and refreshing it was! Suddenly a splash broke the stillness. It came from the opposite side of the creek. Joel opened his mouth to speak, but Jim whispered, “Quiet!” “Look—over there!” said Jim softly. “Downstream!” “An otter!” Joel whisper­ed. “The biggest I’ve ever seen!” Jim replied. “Let’s go nearer.” They sat still for a mo­ment, each silently planning the best method of approach. Cautiously the boys began to move forward, but sud­denly the otter leaped away. Talking excitedly, the boys went back to the skiff. The sun had almost reach­ed the western horizon when Joel returned home. “Where was my little vagabond today?” Mother asked. “I met a new boy down by the river. His name is Jim. We rowed down the river in his Dad’s boat. We saw an otter!” That night two boys were wide awake, planning what they would do in the morn­ing. They would search for the otter again, and maybe see the beavers at work.-Amelia Nyers. VERHOVAY SPORTS LIFE: I am at last in a position to inform my readers of results ob­tained in the Verhovay Softball League. The winner and champion of the League, a verdict you have been long waiting for, is good ole Youngstown, Ohio, home of our sports-minded Director, Frank Brogley. At a Softball League meeting held in Pittsburgh this information was divulged. As an interested sports follower, I want to congratulate Joe Nagy, manager, and all the players of Youngstown on their record and achievement. It was further decided at the Softball League meeting that a play-off was to be arranged for the runner-up position in the Soft­­ball League. Homestead occupied the number two position in the first half, and Beaver Falls in the 2nd half; therefore, these two teams were selected for the play­off. The game was to be played in Homestead, Thursday, Septem­ber 19 th, and an invitation to the Officers and Directors was dis­patched asking their attendance at this game.­Understand game referred to above, Homestead vs. Beaver Falls, was called at the end of the 2nd inning with Homestead leading 6-0. Rain marred the game and forced the Directors to run for shelter. Directors joined with play­ers of both teams in a light dinner at St. John’s Hall in Munha.ll, Pa. This crucial tilt will be played Friday, Sept. 27th, in Homestead, I believe. May the best team win, As for baseball, we are still awaiting the play-offs between Walkertown, winner of the 2nd half, and Jacobs Creek, winner of the first half. I realize it might be difficult for these teams to get together for these games, but, nevertheless, every effort should be expended in taking care of this at the first opportunity. Sacrifices will have to be made by both teams. Let us not forget that the winner will receive a beautiful cup as the reward. Bowling teams are being organ­ized in the Verhovay circuit. This is a great sport and more of our branches should participate. The same can be said for basketball. I am eager to see several Verho­­vay basketball teams in the field this fall, and if at all possible, I would welcome the formation of a Verhovay basketball league. Homestead, I understand, will be represented with a fast basketball team, and other branches, I hope, will follow along similar lines. MISCELLANEOUS BRANCH NEWS: The writer of this column as well as all the members of Branch 43‘0 extend wishes for a speedy recovery to member Olga Kasmer, who is in the Homestead Hospital recuperating from a major opera­tion. I guess we’ll have to cut down on our ice cream consump­tion now, what with Olga putting aside her duties at the Meadow Gold ice cream plant. And the Branch continues to grow. Recent additions to the membership roster include: Mike Kish, Mrs. Jess Hirko, who cele­brated her 1st wedding anniVersary last month; Mr. Julius Kasmer, Sr.; father of Olga, Steve and Julius, and one of the most faith­ful supporters of the Homestead Verhovays’ softball team; Madeline Fitz of Munhall, Pa., who, by the way, is a very nice young lady; Joe Kasmer, who makes fifth member of Kasmer family joining Branch 430, and we’re very happy to have them as members, too; Francis Mullen, a young man who is extremely sports-minded, and who should prove valuable in our sports program. More additions to be reported in next issue. The boys of the branch are turning their attention to basket­ball. In line with this, they are holding a raffle for the benefit of the team. Cash prizes are being offered on the raffle which is to take place Thursday evening, November 21st. They ask ail of their friends and all Verhovay members to support this sale. Margaret Zamberry recently re­turned from a three week vacation. She visited in various parts of the South, and also visited Havana, Cuba. I overheard her talking about colorful eating places and delightful, fascinating rhumba music. Lillian Thomka, pianist, and a good member of our Branch, will soon move solemnly up the church aisle with our good friend Joe Bado, of Homestead. The best wishes of all the members ac­companies Lillian on this new and wonderful venture. Understand Reverend Dienes has not been well of late. We hope our good friend and member, Reverend Dienes, enjoys a speedy recovery and continued good health. Plans for an October dance have been dropped as a gesture of co­operation with the Verhovay Over­seas Club. Plans were being worked out for a dance October 26th, but this would have conflicted with the Overseas Club. Therefore, Home­stead Branch 430 cancelled all its plans in this direction. Plans will be laid, however, for a dance im­mediately following Chirstmas. New surprises are in store for members of Branch 430, and will not be disclosed until the follow­ing business meeting. I have re­ceived this from good authority, and am, myself, anxious to see what is pulled out of the bag. Mysterious doings are afoot. Andrew Simeho, who occasion­ally writes from Branch 278, Omaha, Nebraska, is soon to be added to Branch 430’s growing list of writers. We welcome Mr. Sim­eho into our midst and stand ready to help him in every way possible. CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHECKERBOARD: Recent predictions of the Central European Checkerboard have all been realized .. . watchful waiting. Hungary, today, occupies a very strategic and powerful seat at the C. E. C„ and plans to be heard from. Rumania, deserving of a more humiliating and tragic fate, continues to maintain her seat, but that is about all. She haS no control over her movements, and is being administered by watchful Germany and Italy, who calmly watch all proceedings over the shoulders of the players. Hungary has few moves remaining, never­theless, she can still make several. One such move may at some later date bring into her bosom, suffer­ing Slovakia. Another move might restore to her the remainder of that gem, Transylvania; while a third move may bring back home the Banat from Yugoslavia. These moves, while somewhat immature at the present time, may be made later when conditions are more favorable. Yugoslavia, sitting at the C. E. C., is fearful about her future. The checkers belonging to her are black, and sometimes spell disaster. She could readily be di­vided and absorbed by the great powers. One of the checkers Hun­gary fingers, if played smartly and skillfully, may bring back to her 600,000 Magyars. We will not hear any word about any such move for at least several months. In the meantime, Greece, a timid, little fellow, has been invited to a seat at the C. E. C. She, of all the players, is in the most difficult position. Bulgaria sitting next to her holds a power­ful position momentarily on the board. I believe Bulgaria will over­whelm Greece with the assured help of Italy, thereby gaining for herself important concessions. But let us watch and wait. The Central European Checkerboard is always on the job, and ready to serve you with future happenings before they actually take place. THIS ‘N’ THAT: I wonder if our Directors, meet­ing in Pittsburgh last week, took into consideration conscription and the effect it would have on the Home Office. Temporary replace­ments may be necessary, I be­lieve, for our statistician, Mr. Pongracz, (tho being a married man with a child will probably exempt him), as well as for as­sistant editor of English Edition, Albert Jozik. Don’t be surprised girls when I state that as far as Albert is concerned he still pre­fers one year’s forced labor in the Army than all life in some lady’s company. Cannot help but admire the style, both interesting and amus­ing, that brother John “Dirk” Fulop uses. His sports stew is okay, and is becoming a favorite like Hungarian stew or goulash. But, John, please remember, con­tinue serving it hot. Well, the issue has been settled almost unanimously. I refer to the uncalled for attack on the pre­sent English Journal. Richard J. Phillips in his article, “An Appeal to Reason,” expresses practically the entire membership’s feelings and views in the statements, “The Verhovay Journal is here to stay, BETTER EDITED, BETTER PRE­SENTED and BETTER ENJOYED by all who read it. No amount of bellicosity can destroy it now.” Pull out the Round Table and let us assemble. I am not joking when I write this. In all serious­ness I feel that ■ we should make an actual attempt to solve con­tributors’ difficulties at the Round Table. My fellow writers in Home­stead are, I am sure, ready to join with the movement. Steve Rotz, Arp Chontos and Bill Kohut will readily cooperate. John Sabo’s re­commendation deserves attention. Let us drum up a Round Table Conference for a Sunday some­time in November. We could not only solve many of our difficulties, but also have the pleasure of meeting one another. You know folks, I can not tell a lie, I am very much impressed with the writings of one Betty Carol Balega. She writes well on various subjects of interest to all young Verhovays. How about see­ing you at a Round Table Con­ference, Betty? The presentation of a Children’s Page under the supervision of THE AMERRICAN COMMON The World’s Fair of 1940 in New York The American Common is dedi­cated to the people of every nationality, race and religion who, as citizens of the United States, have united their unique contri­butions to build a living ever­growing democracy devoted to peace and freedom. Nationality Breakdown of “The Wall of Fame.” HUNGARIANS Auer, Leopold 1845:—1930. Violinist—and teach­er. Among his pupils are Elman, Heifetz, Zimbalist, Toscha Seidel, etc. Fleischmann, Charles Louis 1834—1897. Yeast manufacturer and capitalist. Franklin, Fabian 1853—1938. Mathematician and writer. Editor of the Baltimore News etc. Gerster, Arpad Geyza Charles 1848—1923. Surgeon. Professor of clinical surgery at Columbia University. President of the Amer­ican Surgical Association, etc. Kohut, Alexander 1842—1894. Rabbi and Lexico­grapher. Lengyel, Emil 1895—. Author and Educator. Adjunct Professor History and Economics Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. Ormandy, Eugene 1899—. Conductor of the Phila­delphia Symphony Orchestra. Pogány, Willy 1882—. Illustrator, designer and muralist. Art Director for motion picture studios. Pulitzer, Joseph 1847—1911. Journalist. Owner of the New York “World” and found­er of the “Evening World.” Reiner, Fritz 1888—. Conductor. Head of or­chestra and opera department of the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia. Romberg, Sigmund Composer of many light operas. Schick, Bela 1877. Pediatrician. Clinical pro­fessor diseases of children, Co­lumbia University. Discoverer of the “Schick” test for determining susceptibility to diptheria. Seidl, Anton 1850—1898. Conductor of the New York Philharmonic Society, the Metropolitan Opera House, etc. Sepeshy, Zoltán 1898—. Painter. Resident teacher of painting at Cranbrook, Michi­gan. Wasservogel, Isidor 1875—. Justice Supreme Court, New York.-------------O------------­A sound mind and a sound body makes for a hopeful resourceful person and whips up the mental energy which is the mainspring of all achievement. There is no better investment in health and happiness than a hobby that brings relaxation and recreation. A hobby is any­thing that will regularly and systematically ease the steady tensio'n—the pres­sure of the times—that frays sensitive nerves. Amelia Nyers is to be highly commended. We want the English Edition to be read by all Ver­hovay members, young and aged Fraternally yours, GÉZA KOLOZSVARY, Homestead, Pa.

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