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

1943-01-14 / 2. szám

January 14, 1943 Page 3 Verhovayak Lapja FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By JOHN SABO Branch 395 McKeesport, Pennsylvania WINTER I deem thee not unlovely, though thou com’st With a stern visage. To the tuneful bird, The blushing flowret, the rejoicing stream, Thy discipline is harsh. But unto man Methinks thou hast a kindlier ministry. Thy lengthened eve is full of fireside joys, And deathless linking of warm heart to heart, So that the hoarse storm passeth by unheard. Earth, robed in white, a peaceful Sabbath holds, And keepeth silence at her Maker’s feet. —Mrs. L. H. SIGNOURNEY I could find no truer lines to support my contention that there is some good and some bad in all things. The poet points out that winter, harsh as it may be, gives us the opportunity to better enjoy good comradeship. It is a time to make merry before our fireside. We should not bemoan the fact that the inclement weather keeps us indoors. We should make it our duty, especially in these trying times, to enjoy true life in its real simplicity. \ FATE any time felt that Fate cheated you out of some­thing you thought you would like to have very dearly? I think most of us can answer this question in the affirmative. 1 have in mind the old, old story of the boy and girl. Sometime or other as you were riding a street car, bus, or train, you may have noticed a beautiful girl glancing in your direction. Even if the glance was meant for the person sitting behind you, you thought she was looking at you. Something like a depth bomb hit you and you asked yourself, “Where has she been all my life?” Your wishful thinking led you to beb'eve that you would be willing to accept her as a lifetime partner. Yet, Fate did not think it right to put you two together. She went her way and you went your way. It just wasn’t meant to be so. Life is like that. Sometimes you get what you Want, but more often, you do not. THANK YOU. DEAR READERS I received several letters during the month of December. I could not find time to answer each letter with a personal note, but I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for the compliments and kind words. It certainly made me feel good that I was able to cheer some of you. John Sabo Have you at Uncle Sam’s Verhovays C air nb rooks Bovs ★ ★ ★ ★ PETER P. UDVARI Peter P. Udvari, 23, is with the U. S. Air Corps. He has a wife and daughter and they are all members of Branch 517, Cairnbrook, Penna. He was formerly Branch Manager of Branch n. Cpl. Joseph D. Udvari, 26, on the left of the above picture, was drafted into the Armed Forces March, 1941, Sgt. Louis D. Udvari, 24, was recently promoted from the rank of Corporal. He has been in the Service for over three years. He is a member of Branch 517, Cairnbrook, Penna. 517. Peter, Joseph, Louis and Stephen are brothers, and are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Udvari, of Cairnbrook, Penna. Stephen S. Udvari, 20, right of picture, enlisted voluntarily in the U. S. Air Corps. He has received his “Wings” and is now working for his commission. He was formerly employed by the Dravo Shipbuilding Corp., at Neville Island. Both boys are members of Branch 517, Cairnbrook, Penna.--------------v-------------­NOTICE, Helen Ganyu, Vice-president (reelected), Ethel Halas, Treasurer (reelected), Helen Stipkovits, Corresponding Secretary (reelected). Theresa Lesnansky, Recording Secretary, Helen Klein, Auditor, Wilson Movie, Auditor, John Sabo, District Delegate, four-year term (reelected). Ethel Halas, District Delegate, four-year term. THOUGHT FOR TODAY A wise person will not listen to everything he hears. It good way to avoid trouble. isa Members of Branch 343 Williamson, West Virginia FIGHT BACK Any person who wants to succeed will have to battle all the way through life. Many of us learned early in life that we could not get anywhere unless we had the strength to fight our way through the barriers on the road of life. If we think we are in the right, we should assert ourselves. Let the world know that We are capable of fighting and solving our problems. Only the meek accept any decision. The strong accept only the right decisions. We can turn impending failure into significant success if only we stand up and fight. PERSONALITY Recently I read, somewhere, a paragraph about personality. I thought it was good enough to pass along to the readers. “An attractive, magnetic personality usually can be found in It person who speaks gently and kindly, selecting words which do not offend; who selects clothing of appropriate style varying in colors that properly harmonize; who is unselfish and willing to serve others; who is a friend to all humanity, regardless of wealth er creed, nationality or color; who refrains from speaking un­kindly of those who are not present, who manages to converse without being drawn into an argument or idle gossip; who sees the good there is in people and overlooks the bad; who smiles frequently and deeply; who loves children, flowers, birds, the growing grass, the trees, the running brooks and the open air; who sympathizes with those who are in trouble; who forgives acts of unkindliness; who willingly grants to others the right to believe as they choose regarding politics and religion; who earnestly strives to be constructive in every thought and act; who encourages others and spurs them on to dp some useful work for humanity.’” That is personality! CARNATIONS TO YOU... Charles Cray, Jr., Branch 108, Youngstown, Ohio. — Charles Uray is the captain of the Chaney High School team that won a prize for collecting the most scrap. This is more proof that Ver­­hovay members are doing their share to help the war effort. BRANCH 395 ELECTION RESULTS Branch 395 held its annual election of officers at the December meeting. The results were as follows: John Sabo, President (reelected), ARE YOU DOING YOUR SHARE FOR THE COUNTRY? We entered the War a little more than a year ago. During the course of the first year we saw the transformation of an easy­going nation into a hard-fighting, unified country. During the year we learned that the things we held precious, were things worth fighting for. Everyone was told to share the important work neces­sary to a victory for our side. We hope that all have accepted that command. Complete coordination and cooperation will result in a better nation. If you want to be part of this better nation you should give your full support to the war effort. Here are some of the ways you can help: 1. ) Invest at least 10% in War Bonds. 2. ) Conserve rubber and gasoline. 3. ) Save scrap of all kinds; save fats. 4. ) Conserve fuel oil. 5. ) Correspond with the boys in the Service. Even a few lines will cheer them. 6. ) Stop squawking about the way you would fight the war; let the high military command take care of that. 7. ) Do not hoard any commodities. Hoarding is as much a job of sabotage as any enemy act. 8. ) Keep up the morale at home. Please remember that the boys at the front are the ones who feel the full effect of bad news from home. Let them know that the home fires are brightly burning so that when they come back, it will be to cheerful sur­roundings. 9. ) Do not discuss military matters with strangers. BETTER STILL, DO NOT DISCUSS THEM AT ALL! Loose words may kill your own brother or sister. 10.) Watch your health. The country needs sound, strong, healthy, men and women. It is your duty to give her your best. Don’t let her down. IN CONCLUSION “For Better of For Worse” takes this opportunity to remind you that you will be doing your duty by joining the “March of Dimes” campaign. This money and the proceeds from the President’s Birthday Ball to be held on Saturday, January 30th, will be used to help the victims of infantile paralysis. You can mail your dime (or whatever sum you want to send) to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, White House, Washington, D. C. And, if you care to dance, go to your local President’s Ball. You will be dancing and having a good time, so that some day some youngster will be able to do the same. On January 17th, 1943, Branch 343, Williamson, West Virginia, will hold our regular meeting at which time officers and delegates to the convention will be elected for the year 1943. We ask all members to please be present at this important meeting. We thank all members for their fine co-operation during the past year. Fraternally yours, STEPHEN YOUNGER, Secretary, Branch 343 Williamson, W. Va.---------------------------V-------------------------­NOTICE Branch 369, Alliance, O. Branch 369, Alliance, Ohio, holds its meetings every last Sunday of the month at 2 P. M. in the Verhovay Home. A prize of $1 is drawn and presented to the winning member if he is present. Please attend meetings! Fraternally, MICHAEL SIMQ, Secretary. T

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