Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1941-07-10 / 28. szám

July 10, 1941 Page J DILEMMA To you who care to read this column my name is Dunmore Better. I come from the City of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the place where you have the privilege of parking in the middle ot the main thoroughfare, not because it is more convenient to park there but because the railroad runs right through the heart of the so-called “golden business block.” We are really pro­gressive out this way; we like to do things in a big hurry. Yes, it has been twenty-five years since we started eliminating this hazard. And would you be­lieve it, after all that elimi­nation we still have the great big black locomotives puffing throuh the center of the city? The branch I belong to is a very good one, that is, what’s left of it. We’ve been progressing so fast that in the year 1940 we had to have two branch managers. The fast pace of the mem­bership drive broke the health of the first one. (I might add that the two members he secured pay their dues regularly). The second fellow was more őr­less of an optimist who be­lieved it best to help every­one. It was only after a very hectic fight that we voted down his proposal to transfer some twenty-five of our members to Branch 430 of Homestead. You see, he had the idea that William C. Ko­­hut was a friend in need. Some of us like to believe in the “share the wealth plan,” but this fellow went a lot farther, he advocated a “share the membership plan”! Somehow or other, every time I think of Bill Kohut I can’t help think of Meadow Gold Ice Cream. I’ve found out that he treats the employees at the Home Of­fice very nicely. It seems that there is one Albert Jozik who won’t publish his ar­ticles unless Bill treats the office workers with ice cream. So every now and then the Home Office is treated to several gallons of ice cream at Meadow Gold’s expense. (Here I might men­tion that Geza Kolozsvary should be given the old razz­­berries for slipping up on this scoop.) Branch 395—my branch —is having one grand time getting to Detroit. The branch members have not been able to select a suit­able date for this outing, but I think they may select one before the summer is ever. And while I am think­ing of this affair, I am also sending my kindest regards to our pal, the Ferret. You can always depend on the Ferret for a good article. I doubt very much if many of our members know that Branch 395 is repre­sented on the official govern­ing body of this great or­ganization. Some time ago Julius Lenart, our treasurer, was appointed to the Audit­ing Committee. Julius has a worthwhile, but expensive hobby. He has a grand col­lection of Hungarian records, and already has a small for­tune invested in them. Every now and then he invites friends to his home to hear these records.. He’s quite a gallant host. Albert Jozik has just about moved in his home. I understand that President John Sabo is glad that Miss Helen Stipkovits is the pub­licity agent of the branch. She certainly has done a swell job publicizing the branch. This is the proper time to give her a little publicity. She is a very active member of the branch, taking part in most of the debates. She likes an argu­ment. The Apter Brothers wholesale candy and what­not firm certainly should be glad to have in their employ such a capable office work­er. And while I am writing of Miss Stipkovits, I better­­say a few words about her friend, Miss Helen Ganyu, who spends more time with Miss Stipkovits than she does with any other person. They’re inseparable. She has or will very shortly get her degree from Carnegie In­stitute of Technology of Pittsburgh. I wish her all the luck and success in the world. My hat is off to three of Branch 395’s best members, Gus Nagy, Paul Salaka and Michael Benedek, who are doing their best to serve Uncle Sam in the capacity required of them. Also, I have heard that Sergeant Elmer Halas is due back in town soon. He has been in Chicago for several months studying “blind flying” oper­ations. Sergeant Halas will be stationed at Allegheny County Airport, Pittsburgh. Nothing irks me more than those gasoline price signs we see nowadays. Do you care for such misleading advertisement? There should be a law against such things. I would rather see a sign reading seventeen cents than one showing a big sixteen with a very, very small 9/10 beside it. I un­derstand that the gasoline dealers have an association of their own to protect them­selves, but I believe it would far be better to see a motor­ists’ association to protect themselves from such un­fair practices. In all my time I have never run across a better hat cleaner and hat blocker than one Miss Ethel Halas. She manages one of the better (?) cleaning stores of this city. She does a wonderful job an does it for almost nothing. In fact, I have seen her forcibly take a good hat, throw it on the ground, jump on it, pull the lining out of it, crush it to the size of a pancake, then, for demonstration purposes, take this same “rag,” clean it, block it and present it to its bewildered owner. And mind you, she doesn’t charge one cent. She calls it “good­will advertising.” Now just for a moment, stop reading and glance around you. Do you see peo­ple near you? If you do, look at their faces. Now count the number of so­­called “sour pusses.” Why is it that most of the time people run around with a face a mile long? Smile, it isn’t hard. Try it. and con­vince yourself. In spite of all the present-day seriousness, I think there is still reason for smiles and cheers. The next time you get that low­­down, blue feeling, smile and say to yourself that it could have been a lot worse. The present secretary of Branch 395,. Alex Goydan, is finding it rather difficult taking care of the branch work. He spends most of his time driving a big Coca- Cola truck. Even at that he is doing a better than fail­­job. How about a big mem­bership drive, Alex! It is true that we can not force anyone to attend our meetings. You either attend or don’t, but isn’t it some sort of a crime to stop at the meeting hall, pay your dues, talk with some of your friends and then leave just as the president calls the meeting to order? It seems that some people never have time to do anything. One of the most faithful members of Branch 395 is Mrs. Kenneth Norman. She never misses a meeting and always does more than her share. There is one thing I would like to suggest to her: Convince your husband that he should belong to this great organization. Should William Ferency be called to the United States Army (and I believe he will be, very shortly), the Fates will have dealt him a very unlucky hand. I understand that he short­ly would have been wed to a pretty Verhovay member. You never know how Fate will treat you. Cheer up, Verhovayak Lapja VERHOVAYS APPOINTED TO YOUNGSTOWN POLICE FORCE The police force of the City of Youngstown, Ohio, was increased by two Hun­garians last week, when Mayor Spagnola appointed six new members to the force, upon the recommenda­tion of Chief Turnbull. We are glad to know that among the six new police­men, there are two Hunga­rians, namely William Mig­­lets and Theodore Harsanyi, both passing the police ex­aminations with excellent records and their appoint­ment calls for one year trial period. Mr. William Miglets Bill, I still think you’re the life of any party, and I be­lieve you will always be a good fellow. It has always been my am­bition to visit that grand old State of West Virginia. I understand that there are many things worthwhile see­ing in this great state. Julius Lenart tells me that once you have visited West Virginia you will never for­get it. But being as I am a poor yokel, without money and car, I will have to con­tent myself with descriptive literature distributed by the various Chamber of Com­merce offices. How about you, Miss Margaret Vargo, writing a few articles telling us of the beautiful state you live in? I know of no one who would better qualify for this kind of work. (If you care to, you can put it in verse.) I surely think it would be a good idea if we had more branch news in our official journal. Believe it or not, I think it stirs more interest than any other thing. There should be more articles sent to Albert Jozik. Many pub­licity agents are very lax. Remember, it is our paper, so let’s do our share. I hope I am doing my share today. The lack of time prevents me from continuing this article. In the next issue (don’t ask me when) I will have more news. Who knows, maybe your name may ap­pear in the next article. Remember, keep your mouth shut and your ears open, for who knows, you may be scooped. Before I conclude this ar­ticle, I want you to read the regular monthly column Miss Helen Stipkovits writes. So until the next time, I wish all of you good health, lots of wealth and loads of happiness. But, do try to re­member, the one who thinks he knows everything knows very little. He is trying to bluff his way through life. HAPPY READING! Fraternally, DUNMORE BETTER. is a descendent of an old Hungarian family of Youngs town. His parents were among those who organized the St. Stephen Church. Mrs. William Miglets, nee Julia Danko, his wife, took a very creditable part among the second-generation Hun­garians. Mr. Miglets has been a Verhovay member for years and was Secretary of our English-speaking Branch 364 there, during the years of 1939 and 1940. At” pre­sent, he is a member of the Auditing Committee of the Branch. Mrs. Miglets, the former Julia Danko, is and has been, the Treasurer of said Branch for six years. The second appointee, Theodore Harsanyi is not so well-known among the Hun­garians but his parents be­long to the Hungarian Re­formed Church. He was con­nected with the Police De­partment previously, as a radio technician, being ap­pointed to the police force only now. There are now seven Hun­garians on the Youngstown police force. Five of the seven are Verhovay members. The stenographer of the Chief of Police, is also a Verhovay member. The two non-mem­bers have promised to join the Verhovay family soon. Mr. John Thomas is a well-known Hungarian de­tective. He will be sent to the Edgewood Arsenal where he will become a full-fledged bombing expert after attend­ing the course there. Mr. Thomas is also a Verhovay member and not only the Verhovays but all the Hun­garians in the Mahoning Valley are proud of the fact that Mayor W. B. Spagnola has named one of oiir mem­bers to prepare the City for defense. Naming Mr. Miglets as a member of the police force, has been the first oppor­tunity for our Mayor to re­cognize our group and we wish to thank him for his action. Director Frank Brog­­ley, as President of Branch 364, has personally thanked the Mayor for his action. The Mayor in turn said, “I was glad to do it and I hope that I shall have the opportunity to do so again.” The Journal congratulates the Youngstown Verhovays upon their new achievement. ARTHRITIS Don't despair of relief from terrible Arthri­­tis aches or pains. The NEW Colloidal Iodized Sulphur capsules called SULPHO-KAPS often bring wel­come relief in Arthritis due to Sulphur de­ficiency. Small daily cost. Mon­ey back if no relief after 30 days* dosage. Begin taking TODAY. YourDruggist has SULPHO-KAPS

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