Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1940-12-12 / 50. szám
Page 2 December 12, 1940 Verhovay ak Lapja seem to bring dividends. Or are we just failing to fill up the Sport Page? One of the best ways to convince the officials that the money spent on sports has not been in \ain is to contribute liberally to the Sport Page. Surely out of one hundred American branches there is enough Verhovay sport material to make one page twice a month. The Sport Page was created especially for the men and boys, the Children's Page for our Verhovay children, and the new Ladies’ Page for our women and girls. Soon the different branches will no doubt want sport allotments. How will it be easy to convince the directors who have eyes and who see a Sport Page that is often not even half a page. If it is found better, the branches should have their special sports writers who would concentrate their attentions on the sports of their respective branches. One thing is certain: that the Sport Page will always be a handy reference to the officials when sports allotments are sought. So do not fail to avail yourself of its advantages. We should not fail to realize that the second and third generations owe a lot to their elders. In most things they have seen eye to eye with us. Today we have three directors who are members of the newer generations, thanks being due to the farsightedness of the later conventions. These young American directors who have been chosen to represent you and plead your cases are Albert B. Ari, who is for the second term director and also second vice-president, Doctor Joseph II. Prince, and Frank Brogley. You may rest assured that these men know your problems and are ever willing to cooperate to make things better and more lasting. But they must have your practical loyalty. From the few facts above, my young friends, you see that our organization recognizes our importance, and we must show our gratitude by giving our undivided and whole-hearted support to them. I hope that one way you will show your appreciation will be by electing reliable publicity agents who will faithfully report on the activities of your branches. This will make the English Section Journal better, bigger and more interesting. I commend those branches which already have publicity agents, and of course the publicity agents themselves, and the “free lance” writers. I sincerely hope that the remarks above will help further the cause of better understanding and closer cooperation in our fraternalism. With best wishes, I remain Fraternally yours, FRANK BROGLEY Director. REGENERATION The crossing stormy, waters mined, For the perverse gods of war now bore Resentment that she left behind A war torn land, when leaving shore. Their wish, to wring just one lest tear, Her cup to be bitter to the end, The snow-capped leaves a thin veneer For death, where sea and sky both blend. When through the mists a gray form breaks With torch up flung for all to see, The past is dead and new hope wakes, Tangible hope of liberty. This whole med scheme of life anew And regeneration of the soul Begin, ’neatli skies of azure hue, A reclamation of war’s toll. A little seed-like object, hope, That flourishes until fully grown, A tree that can with all things cope, That bends not breaks when it’s ivind blown. Yes, she can now look down the years With the readjustment taking place, Down a corridor void of fears, Where faith again she may embrace. The seasons pass on in review, And she thinks of terrors she once braved, Melancholia smiles anew, A thankful smile for being saved. —Betty Carol Balegav (The third and last in the series of poems that began with “Melancholia—1940.”) Stamp Collecting in a Nutshell 'The tendency to collect was born within us; its instinct wind us up to go and make a living for ourselves. The only way our forefathers could survive was for them to collect everything they needed to continue their primitive way of living. They had to live, so they hunted and collected for their very existence. With the development of civilization, education and commerce, man settled down and began to collect articles that were not essential to his livelihood, but out of sheer admiration, curiosity, etc. He had also in mind that a nonessential to him might be the means whereby he could secure his needs, by bartering and trading. The man of today, driven by the instincts of his forefathers and making the most of his education, collects. He collects pictures, statues, minerals, plants, bugs, old coins, stamps, etc. Stamp collecting is one of the most fascinating hobbies! Hardly any other hobby can compete with stamp collecting, because of its educational sphere, its unlimited degrees and possibilities. Because of this hobby’s influence to educate, rulers, workers, professors, students, rich and poor alike share in its delightful ramifications. If you look over the pages of a stamp collection, you discover quite a beautiful gallery of pictures—emperors, kings, personages, crowns, coats of arms, etc. Historical events, exotic animal and botanical life reveal themselves before your eyes. The many difficult names in geography mean nothing to the stamp collector, who has them in orderly fashion. Again, stamps open up your eyes to the world’s history, to the most important events, mythology, pyramids, idols, birds, animals, explorers ad infinitum. Colonial history, changes of and in governments, the beginning of new countries, the falling of old empires, republics—all these are yours within the pages of a stamp collector’s album. Truly, the warehouse of education is a stamp collection! * * * Stamp News Flashes A miniature sheet, celebrating the reunion of Transylvania, with a fact value of 1 p. 20, is reported. It is limited to only 200,000, which will make it quite a good item to be had in any Hungarian collection. Look for it! It seems that Hungary goes in for miniature sheets in a big way lately, because she also released a limited supply of the 20 fillér, plus 10 fillér, King Matthias issue in a miniature sheet, similar to the recent “Flood” sheet. A few days ago in the syndicated newspapers, in the "Stories in Stamps” column, appeared an article on the single Transylvania 10 fillér issue. The write-up was as follows: Hungary Stamp Merks Return of Territory! Hungary celebrates the restoration of Transylvania, former Rumanian province, with the single issue above (stamp shown), picturing the Crown and St. Stephen, left, and St. Ladislaus, right. Transylvania was ceded to Rumania after the World War. This plateau area, approximately the size of Indiana, is rich in forests, from which its name, “Beyond the Woods,” is derived. The region produces cereals, hemp, flax, potatoes and tobacco. Stock raising and fruitgrowing are important. Valuable minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron, coal and salt are present. Approximately one-third of the inhabitants are Hungarian ... At the end of his column, the writer makes this statement: "Hungary’s recent semi-postal issue honoring the 15th Century King Matthias, was philatelicpropaganda for the return of Transylvania. The King was born in that province.” On what fact does the writer base his remark? I do not know. I have the complete set on cover, and just by looking at these stamps, they do not even suggest any propaganda. However, if it was propaganda (?), it was good, because the upper part of Transylvania “came home” soon after the issuance of this set of stamps. I would suggest that Hungary issue another set of these "propaganda stamps,” so that the rest of Transylvania, which for a thousand years was Hungarian—and rightfully belongs to Hungary—be returned forthwith! —Albert Steinmetz Los Angeles, California. (Editor’s Note: Mr. Steinmetz is keenly interested in the development of the English Verhovay Journal, and “TOPICS IN MUSIC’’ By JOE VARGO Branch 248 Lorado, West Virginia "MUSIC” Servant and master am I! Servant of those dead, and master of those living. Through me spirits immortal speak the message that makes the world weep, and laugh, and wonder, and worship. I tell the story of Love, the story of Hate, the story that saves and the story that damns. I am the incense upon which prayers float to Heaven. I am the smoke which palls over the field of battle where men lie dying with me on their lips. I am close to the marriage altar, and when the graves open I stand near by. I call the wanderer home, I rescue the soul from the depths, I open the lips of lovers, and through me the dead whisper to the living. One I serve as I serve all; and the king I make my slave as easily as I subject his slave. I speak through the birds of the air, the insects of the field, the crash of water on rock-ribbed shores, the sighing of the wind in the trees, and I am even heard by the soul that knows me in the clatter ol wheels on city streets. I know no brother, yet all men are my brothers; I am father of the best that is in them, and they are fathers of the best that is in me; I am of them, and they are of me. For I am the instrument of God. I AM MUSIC.--------------------O—--------------SPECIAL NOTICE FROM BRANCH 333 Morgantown, West Virginia All members of this branch are urged to attend the December meeting which will be held at the home of Joseph Danish, Jr., Secretary and which will take place on Sunday, December 15th, beginning at 2:30pm. The election of officers for the coming year is to be held. Members not attending will be subject to a fine of 50c. Fraternally, JOSEPH DANISH, JR. Secretary. has written the article above to encourage a new item for the Journal, philately or stamp collecting—and perhaps numismatics or coin research. Mr. Steinmetz hopes soon to read a regular column thereon.)
