Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1940-10-31 / 44. szám
SECTION TWO ENGLISH EDITION XXIII VOLUME OCTOBER 31, 1940 NO. 44. ONLY TWO MORE MONTHS TO GO The big, novel, sensational Verhovay Membership Contest of 1940 is now nearing its close after nine months of reality, and in another two months the curtains will go down for the 1940 Verhovay Membership Contest. Only tw’o more months to go. Seems short but much can be accomplished in that remaining time. Altho we wrote that the most in this Contest logically could be expected and attained during the warm months of the year, we also realized that many—perhaps most—of our contestants would fling logic aside for the sundry attractions and distractions of the balmy weather of late spring and entire summer. We considered this logic both from the side of the seller—the contestant—and the side of the buyer—the prospect—for we felt that under agreeable natural conditions the results would have naught but salutary effect on “tempering” both the contestant and the prospect to sell und buy, respectively, without hesitation, Verhovay insurance. Perhaps our assertions were wrong, but that is largely a matter for academic dispute. The fact remains that there are still two more months for you contestants to “go to town”, and in these two remaining months there is much to be done both to your advantage and to the weal of our organization. Make up your minds to work doubly, nay, triply hard from now on in order that you may be among those who will soon partake of the fruits of this greatest of Verhovay membership contests. As the Contest nears a close the $1000.00, the 5 AUTOMOBILES, the $500.0~0 and the other prizes among the 49 awards to be distributed soon should whet your endeavors to forge ahead to certain victory, thereby gratifying yourself and assuring the future of the Verhovay. You still have about 2 months, 60 days, 1440 hours and 86,000 minutes in which to do your best before the close of the Contest. The latter figures are big but will soon become small unless you make the most of them by working incessantly —and hard. Don’t lag. Make this remaining time the difference between victory and defeat.---------:o:--------VERHOVAY PAYS ANNUAL DIVIDENDS In letters dated October 19, 1940, containing checks to be cashed and distributed in dividends, the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association through its branch secretaries paid the annual dividends due those members who were eligible for the payments. The secretaries were given the exact figures for each dividend and were instructed to collect the back dues of those otherwise entitled to the dividends, since to be eligible for payment it was necessary for the member to have his dues paid up to the end of September, 1940. Only those members were eligible for dividends whose policies were three years old or more on December 31, 1939, because dividends are based on business done the previous year. In other words, those who received dividends this year had to be members prior to February 1, 1937. It is to be noted that this year the fifteen and twenty five cent policy holders of the Junior Order were also paid dividends, provided, of course, they were eligible according to the rules above. Thus Verhovay has a third principal inducement to attract prospective members, besides that of solidity and sociability. The Verhovay system is well in favor of its members. FORGETTING LODGE (Dedicated as a reminder to those members who neglected to attend the Verhovay meetings during the summer time.) I forgot my lodge in the summer time, Just the time I was needed most; I was not away, but on each lodge night I just failed to be at my post. I forgot my lodge in the summer time, As I lazily lay in bed; While the faithful few had my work to do— I was spiritually dead. I forgot my dues in the summer time, When the Secretary needed them most of all; While my cash was spent, I was pleasure bent, Just off duty at lodge till fall. I forgot my work in the summer time, But the Secretary did not forget; Working day and night, he kept up the fight— He’s a go-getter, you can bet. I forgot my part in the summer time— Officers and brothers all; I gave naught but ingratitude And did not heed your call. But the fall has come, with chilly air, And I’m lonesome to see you all; I’ll never neglect my lodge again— I’ll come regularly to the hall. —Exchange. To Our Contributors Contributions intended for the November 14th issue should be in before or on November 9th. No assurance of publication in particular issue can be given for material received after that date. ‘“OuiLUARM Armistice Day lias a New Meaning This Year The horrors of conflict abroad serve to heighten the splendor of America’s Armistice Day. It is really “America’s Thanks for Peace Day”, a thought which must make every American happy and grateful. Let’s keep Armistice Day that way, and remain strong, united and peaceful. VOX POPULI, VOX DEI Next November 5, the American people will exercise the most vital of all rights—the right to vote. They will do it in absolute secrecy, without fear or coercion. And before the calendar moves forward to another day, the world will know whom the people have selected to head their government for the next four years. In normal, uneventful times it is important that every accredited citizen vote. In these chaotic days we are living through, it is infinitely more important. In pitifully few great nations does the right of free and secret franchise still exist. In country after country the vote has been taken from the people, or has been turned into a mockery. And in all the countries where that has happened the people have become the slaves of a small and ruthless ruling class—a new race of uncrowned emperors, with unlimited powers, whose answer to protest is death and torture and imprisonment. The ballot is any people’s first and last line of defense against tyranny. It is a tragic fact that here in our own country it is the common experience for millions of voters to deliberately disfranchise themselves, because they are unwilling to take the trouble to go to the polls. And when that is the case we have, in effect, government by the minority. The true feeling of the people can be known only if all the people are heard—and the ballot is the sounding board for the collective public voice. The citizen who does not vote is helping to break down democracy here, and is undermining the very foundation of the constitutional system. Vote November 5. Vote for the men whom you think best qualified to have charge of government, national and local. That is your duty, and your responsibility. “Vox populi, vox dei” still holds true in the United States.
