Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1941-07-31 / 31. szám
VERHOVAY SPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164 ------------------- CHICAGO. ILLINOIS ------------------Page 6_______________________________Verhovayak Lapja Now that July has .come to an end, with August at its heels, it seems the weather man can say nothing more than fair and hotter. The summer heat seems to rob us of all energy and the thoughts of cool breezes are just thoughts. MEETINGS Our July meeting was one of the weakest in many years, and not many members are expected at the August meeting. In fact, J believe it wouldn’t hurt Branch 164 to discontinue meetings during the summer months. Of course the treasurer should be on hand to collect the dues, but no one feels like discussing things in this terrific heat. NEW MEMBERS It gives me great pleasure to welcome into our organization Mrs. Elizabeth Kmet. She comes to us highly recommended and from a quite popular family. For your information, she is a first cousin to our popular friend Duke Soo. We’re glad to have you with us, Elizabeth. ACCIDENTS I am informed by our Senio' secretary that we have had three accident cases reported The most serious of the three concerns Mr. Gergely. On a vacs tion trip to and from New York he drove through South Bend Coming home in the early hour; of July 7th, the only thing he does remember is that he awoke in the St. Joseph’s Hospital of South Bend, Indiana. The new Pontiac was sold for scrap iron and it will take many weeks before Mr. Gergely will be able tr drive again. Accident number two happened to Kish bácsi our popular bartender. He was hurt at work and it will be several weeks before we will see him back at his best. Accident number three is the unique case when a husband runs the car over the Mrs. The painful sufferer is our lady vice-president, Mrs. Rak. On July 19th to be exact, Member Rak had some minor repairs done on his car in a local repair shop, and while driving out of the garage, he d'd not notice his wife standing alongside the car. He unfortunately drove the rear of the car over Mrs. Rak’s legs. After first aid in the hospital, Mrs. Rak was transferred to her home and it will take many months before she can resume her office of vice-presidency. Strange as it may seem, nothing happened to the automobile. SOCIAL EVENTS It is no use for me to write about the June 22nd Jubilee, as this affair was quite capably reported by severál of our correspondents. They were all good articles, but I was especially interested in the article by Anne Bodnar of Gary, Indiana. One has to cover a lot of territory to get all the news. June 2 2d took a lot away from our annual picnic, July 6th at the Silverleaf Grove. Many of our members, known to me personally, attended the Jubilee but did not show up at the July 6th picnic. I know there is no use to cry over spilt milk but it will teach us a good lesson; the Lesson, if I’m allowed to criticize the senior officers, is: Charity begins at home. I think the M. Y. O. Picnic will close our outdoor season, and I’ll be glad when fall comes and some sort of arrangements will be made to bring the Junior members together again. It is a sure date now that the Northwest district, consisting of Branches 164, 342, and 503, will officially represent itself to the public on November 14th at the Lincoln Auditorium. A Hungarian play will be presented by our amateurs which will be followed by a dance. Congratulations to the officers of the three branches for not letling personal affairs hold back this very important undertaking. However, brother president, vicepresident, and secretaries, remember that you have many dozen members who would gladly help you and cooperate with you if you would consider an English play in the near future. SILVER WEDDING Wedding bells made out of diver rang out several times ymong our members in the past month. Members Joseph Janik and his wife celebrated their 25th wedling anniversary in the old homestead at Cleveland, Ohio, July 9th, while on July 19th, our president, Joseph Irocky, and his wife, held their 25th wedding anniversary at the Blue Danube m Chicago. Many of our members attended this affair and wished Mr. and Mrs. Irocky many more happy anniversaries. A bouquet of 25 red roses was sent to both families with the best wishes of Branch 164. July 26th was Pa and Ma Soo’s 15th anniversary but unforseen circumstances made the family postpone the celebration. This will give me a chance to extend my best wishes to Pa and Ma Soo, twice, this month and next, too. ARMY CALLS or GONE WITH THE DRAFT Only one of our members has been called into the service in the past month. This is Theodore Janik who is at present stationed at Fort Sheridan. The Army Kit which goes to every 164 member leaving for service was forwarded to Ted, with our best wishes. NEWS or OTHERWISE Since writing Verhovay news, I take keen interest in the fraternal insurance news. Nearly every month, I am presented with a copy of the Fraternal Monitor publication published in the interest of fraternal insurance. I received the July copy and was glad to see an article about our organization. Mentioned in this article was our 55th Jubilee year in New York, Cleveland and Detroit. Well, what is the matter with Chicago? It isn’t an every day occurance i that 5,000 people will gather at a 55th Jubilee as happened in Chicago, or is it possible that our Home Office informant to the Fraternal Monitor did not feel at home in Chicago on June 22d. FLASH NO. 1 William Feifar, Jr. has inquired about the rates of a boy’s insurance policy. Is he visiting fortune tellers or mystics? FLASH NO. 2 To those wondering about the well-wisher, Mrs] Marvin Kunstadt in the program book of June 22d, let me inform you that it was a misprint and should have read Mrs. Margaret Kunstadt. Marvin isn’t married, yet! FLASH NO. 3 I expected to be able to announce the birth of a brandnew baby in this issüe. The Albert Turys seem certain it will be here before this article reaches print. FLASH NO. 4 The vagabond Vashes returned from their trip to Canton, Ohio and reported no flat tires or other car troubles. (I didn’t think they’d make it.) They had a very pleasant week end there. FLASH NO. 5 Frank Kantor, on his first leave from camp, attended the Rakoczi’s 4th of July picnic. Army life may have its effects but he’s still the same Frank we all know. FLASH NO. 6 Wedding bells will be ringing soon for our long lost pal, “Big Stoop.” I don’t know the exact date but it is set when Charles Dobra will take Mary Lucker for “Better ot- Worse.” Lots of luck to you both. I wish to thank the people in Canton, Ohio for telling my sister about my widespread popularity. I know the folks in Chicago read my article to get the news but I didn’t really believe that other states found entertainment in my monthly gossip round-up. If the heat doesn’t get me, I’ll be with you again next month. Just me, Margaret Stangret Publicity Agent 1427 So. Sawyer Avenue Chicago, Illinois.----------o---------ATTENTION, YOUNGSTOWN MEMBERS All those members who are expecting to take part in the 55th . Anniversary Verhovay Day to be held on August T7, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio are hereby informed that there will be a chartered bus leaving from Youngstown to Cleveland. The round trip fare will be $1.75. Anyone wishing to take the bus notify Director Frank Brogley by writing to or calling at his residence, 32 Manchester Ave., Youngstown, or by telephoning 94913. All reservations must be in by August 9, 1941. Fraternally, FRANK BROGLEY, Director. July 31, 1941 VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP JUNE 30, 1941 Senior Dept.; Balance: Jan. 1, 1941 ... New ................................... Reinstated ........................ Ins. Increased ................ Members ... 31,574 1,844 197 Am t of Insuraace 25,338,190.00 1,302,750.00 141,000.00 10,660.00 Totals .......... Less Deductions .............. ......... ... 33,615 930 26,792,600.00 701,667.00 Balance ........... 32,685 26,090,933.00 INCREASE ......................... 1,111 752,743.00 Deductions: Death ................................ Lapsed ............................. Decrease in Insurance ... 154 776 126.995.00 554.812.00 19,860.00 Total Deductions 930 701,667.00 JuvenileOrder: Members Am t of Insurance Balance: Jan. 1, 1941 .............. 12,793 3,723,940.00 New ............................................... 1,062 284,845.00 Reinstated ...............................519 158,690.00 Increase in Insurance ........— 105,905.00 Total .......................... 14,374 4,273,380.00 Less Deductions .......................... 1,670 500,240.00 Balance .................... 12,704 3,773,140.00 Decrease ................................. 89 Increase 49,200.00 Deductions: Lapsed .....................................1,252 350,465.00 Cash Surrender .................... 6 3,400.00 Trans. Senior Order ............399 136,700.00 Deaths ..................................... 13 2,550.00 Decrease in Insurance ............ — 7,125.00 Total Deductions.... 1,670 500,240.00 Combined Membership Members Am t of Insurance Balance: 1941 Jan. 1 .............. 44,367 29,062,130.00 New Members: Senior .............. 1,844 1,302,750.00 New Members: Junior _____1,062 284,845.00 Reinstated: Senior ...............197 141,000.00 Reinstated: Junior ................519 158,690.00 Increase in Senior .................... ... 10,660.00 Increase in Junior ................— 105,905.00 Total ........................ 47,989 31,065,980.00 Less Deductions ....................... 2,600 1,20Í,907.00 Balance: June 30, 1941 ....... ... 45,389 29,864,073.00 INCREASE ............. 1,022 801,943.00 , Deductions: Death: Senior ......................154 126,995.00 Death: Junior ...................... 13 2,550.00 Lapsed: Senior .................. 574 403,500.00 Lapsed: Junior ........................- 1,252 350,465.00 Cash Sur.: Senior ............. 98 73,050.00 Cash Sur.: Junior ............... 6 3,400.00 Lapsed from Extended Ins.104 78,262.00 Trans.' from Junior to Senior 399 136,700.00 Decrease in Ins.: Senior ...... — 19,860.00 Decrease in Ins.: Junior ..— 7,125.00 2,600 1,201,907.00 Pittsburgh, Pa., June 30, 1941. COLOMAN RE VESZ,Auditor. BRANCH 434 NOTICE Dues may be paid as usual South Bend, Indiana every week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 to 9:00 The regular monthlyP. M., Saturday 2:00 to 5:30 meetings of Branch 434 haveP. M. been postponed for the summer season until October. Fraternally, The date and other parti-I. YUHASE culars of the next meeting shall be announced in the Secretary-Treasurer. „ September issue of the Jour-KATHRYN JANKOVITS nal.Recorder.
