Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1941-10-30 / 44. szám
Verhovavak La bia October 30, 1941 Branch 96 — The Yanks won the World Series; the White Sox won the City Series (I wonder why I even bother with those Cubs, they’re always so disappointing) ; the Fenger High School football team won all its games so far. Maybe they’re headed for the City Championship again this year. All in all, summer is practically a forgotten thing and now we are all looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whoa, I seem to be getting too far ahead of myself. Perhaps I had better concentrate on the happening's of the past month. Well, here goes— Tuesday, September 23rd ■—A tour was taken again, this time thru the City Furniture Store at 62nd and Halsted Streets. The store consists of five stories, and we covered each thoroughly. A floor lamp was given to the Auxiliary as a gift. The door prize, a salad bowl and six salad plates, also a gift of the store, was won by Mrs. George Opalko. Rather a profitable tour. Saturday, September 27th —The card and bunco party, the Auxiliary’s first money making venture, was very successful, financially especially. Part of the proceeds was given to the branch. Many thanks to everyone who donated gifts, also Mrs. László, Mrs. Juszko, Mrs. Nagy, Steve Uhlean, Louis and Mary Sabo for selling all those chances on the lamp. Incidently, Mary Sabo’s little boy, Johnnie, won the lamp. Lucky fellow. Mrs. George Toth, of South Bend, Indiana, attended the party, and we were all very happv to have her with us. Sunday, September 28th— Relatives, friends, fellow Verhovay members and representatives of the various South Side Lodges attended a farewell dinner given in honor of former Director John Szalanczy who left Chicago the following day to take over the duties of Supreme Treasurer at the Home Office. Branches 37, 74, 164 and 503 of Chicago; Branch 130 of East Chicago, Indiana; Branches 275 and 475 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Branch 22 of Whiting, Indiana, and Gary Branch 371 were well represented. Frank J. Kovach, Director of the Hungarian Broadcast; Ignacio Izsák, Editor of “Az írás,” and Frank Kalman, Editor of the “Otthon,” were also present. Everyone felt that Mr. Szalanczy well deserved this promotion, but the thought of losing a good man here > Chicago, III. in Chicago was very evident, especially to the members of Branch 96, who were the closest to him for the past ten years. The high light of the evening came when Mr. Stephen Soltes, charter member of our branch, presented Mr. Szalanczjr with a gift. The gift, a desk clock, with the figure of achievement and a pen and pencil on either side, bears the following inscription: JOHN SZALANCZY For outstanding achievement from the members of Branch 96 V. F. I. A. 1941 Mr Szalanczy thanked the members for the gift, and if I may let my readers in on a little secret, there were tears in his eyes. In his farewell speech, Mr. Szalanczy said that he would never forget his friends and fellow members in Chicago and, therefore, would not say good-bye, just au revoir. Several Hungarian songs were sung by Mr. John Matanyi and American songs by Mr. Denes Gyerko, accompanied by Mrs. John Willey on the piano and Mr. George Fogas on the violin. Thanks go to Mrs. Willey for her splendid arrangement of the musical portion of the program and to Mr. Julius Heinemann and members of Branches 275 and 475 of Milwaukee for their beautiful floral bouquets. Toastmasters for the occasion were Mr. Frank Szabó and Mr. William Messer; Cooks: Mrs. John Juszko, Mrs. Charles Bako, Mrs. Frank László and Mrs. Gizella Csincsak; Waitresses: Betty Krumrei, Margaret Bankó, Margaret Linschoten, Olga Stratinsky, Iren Almasy, Irma Almasy, Irene Bankó, Helen Frick, Mrs. Frank Tinich and myself. BOWLING—B o w 1 i n g is something like a drug. Once you start the game its almost impossible to give it up. At any rate, I feel that way about it and so do a lot of people I know. Even the Auxiliary girls have the bowling bug, and for the past three Monday nights we have been bowling at the Roseland Recreation at 11313 South Michigan Avenue, and we hope to continue for the rest of the season. Ida Krai, Theresa Bankó and Irene Bankó have bowled very little, but they’re real troopers, even a lot of gutter balls won’t discourage them. Nice going, girls, just think what a. thrill you’ll get when you hit the 150 mark and higher. Rose Mleczko and Marge Prokop have bowled for several years, altho not too regularly, but before long they should be marking up fairly high scores. Helen Ziga and yours truly started out together about three years ago and usually end up with almost the same average. If one gets bad, so does the other and vice versa. Lillian Raklovits bowls in a league besides with us girls, and she does very well. Flora Erdély and Aldona Torok promised to come out but haven’t as yet. Aldona pleads too much overtime and Flo is evidently busy with her mom, Mrs. Szalanczy, who is leaving Chicago soon to join her husband in Pittsburgh. The three week’s bowling scores will appear on the sport page. WEDDING BELLS—Michael Demko and the former Stella Muskiewicz were married several weeks ago. I’m unable to give the date and place as I neglected to make a note of it. Please forgive me, Mike. Nevertheless, loads of good fortune and happiness to you both. ARMY NEWS—James Demko is home from the Army for good, as is Joe Prokop. How does it feel, boys, to get up to the ringing of the alarm clock instead of reveille? * * * Marian Sabo, Junior member of Branch 96, celebrated her twelfth birthday Friday, September 26th. Eleven girl friends attended her birthday party and presented her with lovely gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sabo, Marian’s parents, celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary on the same day. Best wishes, Mary, Louis and Marian. * * * OBITUARY—Elmer Rothbaur, Junior member, was fatally injured September 22nd, when struck by an automobile while crossing the street. Elmer, who was seven years old, died the following morning at the South Chicago Hospital. Branch 96 extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. * * * The officers and committee of Branch 96 met Tuesday, September 23rd, and again Tuesday, October 14th, to discuss the pros and cons of securing new members. George Toth, District Organizer, explained the principal points of selling Verhovay insurance. Here’s hoping this committee will start the ball rolling and build our branch to be the largest of all. Next committee meeting November 5 th. * • * Auxiliary members were shown how rugs are cleaned at the Pridjian Rug Company the other day. Each lady was allowed to take a small rug, which was cleaned free of charge. Besides the free rug cleaning, a check in the amount of $4.00 was given the club. Thank you kindly, Pridjian Rug Cleaning Company. * * * Our next meeting will be held November 7th at Prokop’s Hall, when we ivill have a Halloween party. Games will be played and the one who comes with the funniest hat will get a prize. Don’t forget, members, be there. Be sure to attend the regular branch meeting Friday, November 14th. Dividends will be paid to members whose policy was full three years old December, 1940. Fraternally, Irene Balia, Secretary, Verhovay Ladies’ Auxiliary.--------------O-------------Qreetings Verhovay Readers: I have been asked to write an article on my induction into the army, so here goes: First of all, my name is Steve Kun, Jr., 22 years of age, and I am proudly a member of Branch 37, Chicago, Illinois. (Editorial Note: Mr. Kun’s picture appeared in the October 9th English Issue.) It may interest you to know that I was born in Görgő, County of Abauj-Torna, Hungary. However, I was too young when brought over to remember anything of the land of my birth. I was inducted into the armed forces on June 7, 1941, along with about nineteen other persons from the same district. We were put through a strict physical examination which weeded out several of our rank. Then we were sent to Fort Sheridan, about 40 miles from Chicago. Here, under perfectly blue skies and balmy weather, we loafed (yes, actually loafed!) for four days, and afterwards were sent to our permanent station in Camp Lee, Virginia. Upon arriving, we were issued all the clothing we would possibly use during our stay. For a few weeks I felt lost and stranded, but as time went on I became accustomed to the mode of living. The first big difference I noticed was the morning ordeal of getting up at 5:30. This didn’t suit me at all, so I made a note of it to talk to the commanding officer about changing the time a little (oh yeah!). It’s Page S SEAMAN DEMETER ON LEAVE Valentine Demeter, Third Class Petty Officer, is in the Transport Division aboard the U. S. S. George F. Elliott. He is home on special leave because of the illness of his father. Seaman Demeter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Demeter of Chicago, Illinois. The Demeter family, having ten members, are all staunch and loyal Verhovays, and are members of Branch 37, Chicago. not so bad if you go to sleep about 9:00 every night, but I’m afraid humans are not akin to chickens. The food we have here is good, not what you would find at the Ritz, but wholesome—and plenty of it. I was assigned to the Ordnance Department when I arrived because of my civilian experience as an electrician with the Pullman Company. Just last week I was asked to wire up the officers quarters for bells, so that one could ring in any room to another room that he might want. It’s rather a tough assignment, but I’ve done this sort of work before so I’ll be finished with it shortly. The weather here is fair, not too hot, but at night it gets chilly and our blankets come in mighty handy. $21.00 a month is not enough for a soldier, because after a month has gone by you find that your clothes cleaned, candy, cigarettes, shows and many small items dwindle it down almost to nothing. Well, I’m not kicking, it’s a great life. I’d like to have all who read this ivrité to me. I would appreciate it and I promise to answer everyone. My address is Co. C., 1st Bn. 8th QM Reg., Camp Lee, Virginia. Till I hear from you, I remain Fraternally yours, (Private) Steve Kun, Jr.
