Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)

1943-01-14 / 2. szám

Page 2 January 14, 1943 ( Verhovayak Lapja The Ferret Sez ♦ . . BRANCH 429 — DEARBORN, MICHIGAN Now that the holidays are behind us and part of our memories, we can settle down and see what tlse New Year will bring in Mrs Jolán Lucas the way of good fortune and happiness. One can always start the New Year with á list of the officers elected, so here goes with the half the expense to be paid by the branch. The matter of phone calls was also brought up by the secretary. In times like these, when gasoline rationing and lack of tires makes personal visits regarding branch business practically impossible, the use of the phone is more urgent than ever. Hence branch members agreed that all over­calls on the phone bill of the secretary be paid for by the branch. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER MEETING The December meeting of branch 429 was called to order by Vice-President Marie Gal­­lovich in the absence of Alex­ander Bercheny (who was ill in bed with the grippe). Elections were first on the list at this meeting as is the usual custom of the branch. Officers were elected as follows: President: John Fisher; Vice- President: Ethel Koy; Secretary- Treasurer: Jolán Lucas; Re­cording Secretary: Marie Gal­­lovich; Comptroller: Steve Hor­vath; District Delegate: Mrs. Mary Horvath and Alternate Delegate: Jolán Lucas; Publicity Agent: Marie Gallovich; Enter­tainment Committee with John Fisher as Chairman .consists of the following members; Nicholas Xavier Horvath, Daniel L. Robb, Ethel Koy, Mrs.. Mary Horvath (the young Mrs. Horvath), Marie Gallovich, Mary Kuritar; Sick Visitors besides the regular sick­­benefit holders will consist of all the branch members. After elections the usual run of business was seriously dis­posed of. One of the most im­portant bones of contention ap­peared tb be this buying of tickets and attending affairs other than Verhovay branches. The matter was disposed of to the satisfaction of all members con­cerned, with the provision that hereafter if sufficient notice isn’t received by the secretary to discuss the matter at a meeting, either a special meeting will be called or a committee set aside for the purpose of discussing these matters will dispense with such matters. In regard to the above, the secretary read a letter from the Free Reformed Church wherein the matter is stated that this particular society is celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary and a small notice inserted in their calendar by branch 429. The sum was agreed on by the branch members. Also in regard to the above, the Woodmen Circle had a celebration and was attended by our delegates, a sum donated by the branch. The matter of the repair of the secretary’s typewriter was also brought up. This typewriter is the personal property of said officer, but for the last eight years has been used in the business of branch affairs. The machine has now reached a state of inefficiency and the secretary requested some sort of repair be undertaken by the branch. The matter was brought to a satis­factory conclusion in that Steve Horvath would first look at the machine and try to repair it, and If this was impossible it could be sent to a regular repair shop and The books were read off as .to expenses and income for the year and the treasury balance was satisfactory to members. The books will be audited by the Comptroller and Auditors after the books are closed for the year. The matter of Entertainment was another bone of contention. However, all members present agreed that in war times, not a great deal can be expected in the matter of large group en­tertainment; however, small parties of members going about social activities ON THEIR OWN EXPENSE was greatly agreed upon. Nick Horvath suggested chartering a small cruiser which would embrace the small group of active members of 429 for the coming summer, on our own expense, or else putting on small bingo and card parties to finance the coming expedition. With so many of our male and female members working on swing shifts in defense plants, it may take several such cruises and get-togethers to enable all mem­bers to share in the fun. More of this matter will be discussed as time goes on as the small group of active members of the branch are urging a closer tie of fraternalism in these times of war and social mix-ups. The application for dues to be paid by the Home Office from a special fund created for this purpose was again applied for by our only member eligible under the Home Office ruling. Mr. Michael Kuritar is the member, and the branch agreed that his dues should be paid in by the Home' Office. New members: Joseph Bartko, John Fisher and Helen Kastura were introduced to members. All business matters coming to a satisfactory conclusion the meeting was adjourned, after which the branch had their usual refreshments served. Respectfully Submitted, JOLÁN LUCAS, Secretary. If the above minutes aren’t correct, members will have the opportunity of correcting same at the January meeting which will be held Sunday, January 17 at 2:30 p. m. at 2522 Carson street, Detroit. Plenty of matters are on the forum for discussion in­cluding an idea of President John Fisher’s where he suggests that all meetings be held in the small room of the Verhovay Home where the December meeting was held, and after meetings holding small card or bunco parties, each person paying an agreed sum of say 25c or so. Each table could play what they chose and a prize to be awarded at each table. In this manner sufficent funds could always be raised to pay the rent of the hall, and possibly a more business like meeting could be held, and the matter of fraternalism brought a little closer to home. It was also suggested that this long-awaited tournament between the male and female teams could be bowled on January 17 after the meeting at alleys to be picked out by THE FERRET. It should prove to be fun. DONT FORGET THAT MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 at 2:30 AT 2522 CARSON, DETROIT. Watch for the new Publicity Agent’s column — I hear Marie Gallovich is a good writer. THE FERRET will still keep on with the Sports Department. A new addition has been made to the branch. Nicholas Xavier Horvath is the father of a brand­­new daughter, born January 6. We still don’t know her name, but it’ll probably be Susan—Nick’s used to calling his other daughter Susie so they might as well name the new one Susan. Our Joseph Bartko was called back to McKeesport, Fa. so the bowling team loses one of its most promising bowlers. How­ever, McKeesport and points east aren’t as fascinating to Our Joe as Detroit and. environs, so he may decide to come back. His place on the bowling team is temporarily taken by our sub­stitute in the hopes Joe comes back to take his old place. If the bowling teams go to the National Verhovay Tournament, Mary Kuritar is going along with the gang. Ethey Koy and Helen Kastura whispered things in my ear about deciding to go East and work in McKeesport. Probably only an idea — not bad, though. Mrs. Samuel Toth has been quite ill lately — due to a fall. Her spine was injured and it’s taking some time to heal up right. Geneiveve Fisher should always go watch the fellows bowl — John does better when she’s keeping watch. Josephine Kuritar Pomroy’s husband came through with the ideal gift — a unique wrist watch he fashioned himself. He’s a jeweler and the watch he designed for his wife is the only one like it. Our Frank Rakoczy is now in the Marines, leaving his fiancée, Ethel Koy, rather lost. Soon as we get Frank’s address, the branch gift will reach him. Received a Christmas card from our overseas soldier, Albert Sara, thanking us for the gift the branch sent him. No letter from Albert, though—sure hope he writes soon. Received a couple of cards from Andrew Boonie, but since I haven’t written yet I don’t know what he’s doing down in Texas. Well more news in the next issue from all these far away members. I wish to thank all my Ver­hovay friends for their lovely Christmas cards among which 1 list as follows: Supreme Pres­ident Joseph Darago, Supreme Auditor Coloman Revesz, Supreme Secretary John Bencze, Anne Green from the Home Office, Amelia Nyers, our editor, Joseph J. Horvath from Br. 366 and Ann Bero and John V. Jerkovich “The Shadow”, among my Me Keesport Br. 395 friends, were John Sabo, President, Ethel Halas, Grace Koos, Theresa Les-MARGARET VARGO Idamay, West Virginii “A RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR’' Take twelve, fine, full-grown months, see that these are thoroughly free from all old memories of bitterness, rancor, hate and jealousy; cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past — have them as fresh and clean as when they came from the great storehouse of TIME. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Don’t at­tempt to make up the whole batch at one time, but prepare one day at a time, as follows: Into each day put 12 parts of FAITH, 11 of PATIENCE, 10 of COURAGE, 9 of WORK (some people omit this ingredient, and so spoil the flavor of the rest), 8 of HOPE, 7 of FIDELITY, 6 of SERVICE to others, 5 of LIB­ERALITY and KINDNESS, 4 of REST (leaving this out is like leaving out the salt-------------don’t do it), 3 of PRAYER, 2 of MEDITATION, and 1 well­­selected RESOLUTION. Put in a teaspoonful of high spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor. nansky, Pvt. Albert Jozik, Ken Norman, Jos. J. Baranyi, Jr., Anne Bagi, Pvt. Mike Szopo and Seaman Frank Szopko of Br. 36, Irene Balia of Br. 96, Pvt. John “Dirk” Phillips, Bill Kohut, that energetic hustler from Homestead, all my own members including, Jack Bores, A1 Bercheny, the Fishers, Greenwalds, all the Hor­vaths, the Emlyn Hollands, the Kuritars, Mrs. Magyar, Daniel Robb, Bill Cseh, Ethel Koy, Marie Gallovicn, Helen Kastura, Mary Raffee, Joseph Bartko, Helen Zaker, and boy, oh boy, if I forget anyone, I’m sorry, because I received so many I papered one side of my dining room with them (in the shape of a Christmas tree). I hope each and all of you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year •— ours was kind of quiet on account of defense work and so many of our boys gone to war — but perhaps next year will more than make up for it. John “Dirk” Fulop wrote a note and said he was going “Over There”----don’t know where, but soon. Hope the young man reached across safely. More than ever now I suppose Johnny will appreciate letters from all of us, so let’s write the guy and tell him things he ll like to hear about. Must cut this short before “Molly” Nyers does, (with the help of our publishers). Fraternally THE FERRET Pour in lots of love, mix with vim, and cook thoroughly in s fervent heat; garnish with a few smiles, serve with quietness, un­selfishness, and cheerfulness, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR is s certainty. It is time now lor New Year’s Resolutions. My favorite one concerns answering letterf more promptly. I renew the resolve several times a year, too* But, so far this year I’ve beeH getting off to a fairly good start, so my dear Verhovay corre­spondents, I promise faithfully to get all your letters answered very shortly (including the oa4 from South Bend). I deeply appreciated all the lovely Christmas greetings X received from the fellow con­tributors and members. Five pages of my scrapbook wert filled with the cards of the Ver­­hovayans. One very pretty one is from our Supreme President Mr. Darago. Belated congatulations to M*. and Mrs. Julius Lenart. Best wishes for a very happy married life! Thanks for your holiday greetings. I’m sorry I couldn’t reciprocate, due to the fact that I haven’t your present address! We were pleased to read in the “Verhovayak Lapja” of the heroism and lucky escape front the ill-fated “Wasp” of the Gal| brothers, now of Niagara Falls. I* was nice to see the pictures, to<\ of these boys, who are natives o4 Idamay, W. Va. Branch 312 has, to date, con* tributed five of its members to the Services of Uncle Sam. They include: Pvts. Alex Toth, Steve Apyoke, Jr., Andy Baczuk, Joseph Barrilo, and George Horvath. Best wishes to these boys —• and to all Verhovay Service Melt for a good year; that is, one with all the health, wealth, and happiness that could possibly be created in 1943. And let us all hope for a grand and peaceful year — — — and may we have Victory with • capital letter! t f

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