Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-01-14 / 2. szám
Page 4 SUNKIST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ECHOES By Albert B. Steinmetz Los Angeles, California Member of Branch 104, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This article was written in the final fleeting minutes of 1942. It is now just about noon, December 31. I’m convalescing from a rather painful illness — “sciatic nerves” definitely put me into bed for several days before Christmas. Hence, I’m off any active duty for some time to come. It’s beautiful outside and pain or no pain, I sat outdoors to write my column. Your Christmas greeting cards reached me, in my sick bed, and I read and re-read them all — and played a game with the envelopes. Many of you know I collect stamps. I checked all the Mr. Steinmetz envelopes, this time for the Christmas tuberculosis seals. The seals were lithographed by four companies, and although we think they’re alike, they are not. Unless you’re a stamp collector, this is not of any importance to you. The picture was lithographed the same on all seals, however, the four companies used an identification mark on one seal of each sheet, the 56th seal on each 100 stamp on a sheet. Have a little fun and see if you can find any of these marked seals. Here’s how you can identify them. An uncolored “E” at the right of the doublebarred cross was used by the “Eureka Specialty Printing Co.” — a black “S” in the identical position was used by “The Strobndge Lithographing Co!” — a small black “D” on the side of the house was the mark for “The Edwards and Deutsch Lithographing Co.” — and a black “U” in the same spot was the identification of the “United States Printing and Lithographing Co.” Your chances are 100 to 1 to find any of these marked seals. No doubt from a collectors point of view, these are more desirable to collect then the plain ones. I found only the uncolored “E” type. I would like to find the other 3 types to add to my Christmas Seals Collection — maybe, some of you can help me? I’d like to ask the readers how many believe in making resolutions for the New Year. I’m sure by the time this is in print, many of you have broken your New Year’s resolutions. With me such a thing is TABOO. However, I’m going to try something different this New Year. I’ll try to predict — THINGS TO COME in ’43. I may be sticking out my neck, but it’s all in fun. Let’s see a year from now, how much right or wrong I was. * * * I definitely see and predict a sorrowful 1943. Some of us think ’42 was tough — wait until ’43 ends, then look back. We shall see very few out-of-state license plates on cars, here in California, or anywhere else in the U. S. A. Gas and tire rationing to become worse all over the U. S. Along this line I predict nearly e\ery food item to be rationed in ’43, but we will not go hungry yet. Clothing may be rationed in the later part of ’43, but I wouldn’t bet on this, because wool is being shipped to the U. S. A. from Australia. Uncle Sam must, and will help out our farmers, or else there will be a serious shortage of food after ’43. Farmers should not be drafted and they should not leave their farms for higher paid jobs — rather, a different solution should be worked out for them in Washington. I think Chile and Argentine will also line up with the rest of the South American countries on U. S. side and Allies. This would make it a solid front against the Axis. At any rate they will not dare go against the Allies THE WAR WILL NOT END IN 1943, but Germany will be K. O’d completely in '44. Italy may turn against the Axis in ’43 or else they’ll be bombed out of the war. picture completely. If they’re smart, they’ll turn against Schiklegruber, to save face. Italy will see terrific bombings in ’43, so will Germany, including Berlin and other German cities. All occupied territories will suffer terribly — so will Hungary — Rumania and the rest of the Balkans. STABILITY PROGRESS Careful, conservative and sound Investments assure the STABILITY of Verhovay’s furds and securities, thereby giving full confidence to members and prospective members. Verhovay’s encouragement and promotion ol social movements within and among its branches is in keeping with the spirit of true FRATBUNALISM. With its assets making sizable gains year after year and its membership increasing by leaps and bounds. Verhovay sees before itself a definite future which spells PROGRESS. SOCIABILITY rather than frowned upon It regarded as essential to the well-being of Ver hovay life and activities. SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM • VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 345 FOURTH AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA.-----UNEXPECTED THINGS will happen in HUNGARY! Turkey and Spain will enter the war under pressure, but it will bring no good to the Nazis. Portugal and Sweden will probably be the only countries to stay out of actual conflict. Even tiny Switzerland will have many headaches. Russia will press on, but spring will probably slow them down a bit. Rumania will be defeated in ’43 by Russia. Hungary may have leanings toward the Allies — that can be their only salvation. The Allies will definitely invade Europe sometime in ’43. This invasion may hit the Nazis from the least expected point. This will be a difficult task and we may have to take all of Africa first. Africa fight to last for 3 to 9 months in ’43; there may be a 2nd DUNKIRK. This time in Africa for the Nazis, on a smaller scale. India to remain a huge headache. However, India will gain her freedom later on. Many of our boys in 1944, after they get rid of Schiklegruber, will be transferred to the Pacific theatre of war. They’ll go after Hirohito and his gang. This will be quite a battle, too. Probably to last ’til ’46 or ’47. Japan is like a great octopus — tentacles must be chopped off one by one, this will take quite some time. Japan, itself, will see terrific action later. It’s rising sun will be set forever. Nature, also, will play havoc in ’43 and in the years to follow on all continents — slight to heavy earthquakes to be recorded — some in the U. S. A. — some in Turkey, Asia, and elsewhere. Tornados and storms in the U. S. A., and possible floods again late in the summer of ’43 in the eastern U. S. A. Great fires, explosions, disaster, wrecks — in the most unexpected places to hit all over U. S. A., and the whole world in ’43 and later years. In other words, a very trying year is ahead, full of unpleasant surprises. (I wish I would be wrong!) On the home front — I suggest chin-up attitude for all — come what may. It could be worse. Non-hypocritical churchgoing and the neighborhoodly friendliness will build the morale on the home front. We can’t drive any distance, so let’s play games at our neighbors, or in the Community Hall. This will be a great year for all parlor games, puzzles and card games. (Meaning those who don’t have to work nights!) On the home front — the ending of DOUBLE FEATURES — in movies — all shows to be cut to 2% hours. PROHIBITION will come up later on in ’43 — and it may go through, too? — Congress will have a very stormy session in ’43. Capitol will try to abolish the 40-hr. — wages — and raise it to 48 his. at straight pay. Anything over 48 hrs. to be paid at time and a half. This may also go through in ’43. Roosevelt has been against this move so far — will he let down Organized Labor in ’43? The Question of a Nationally Legalized SWEEPSTAKES may come up in ’43 to raise WAR FUNDS. The American public is the greatest gambler. This would be welcomed by many American citizens — for WAR PURPOSES ONLY. Many leading men in the world will pass — among them Americans, too. Some will die of natural causes, others otherwise. (Schiklegruber, how do you feel? — have you got your pistol and one bullet ready?) I’d hate to be in his boots! Several American Hungarian leaders will also pass away. 1943 will be a year of many surprises (some pleasant ones now and then), many unexpected trials and tribulations — many hearts will ache, but let’s Have faith in God, the sun will shine, Though dark the clouds may be today, His heart has planned your path and mine, Have faith in God, have faith alway! I also see a strong and powerful United Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, with all the other large Hungarian Insurance Associations joining with the Verhovay. Eventually, all will join with Verhovay, but this may not come about in 1943. I do not see the Verhovay out in California in ’43, but the new large Association will cover all of U.S.A. With the other Insurance Companies the merger will bring new blood and new action into life. Hence, a large successful American Hungarian Insurance Co. Boy! am I sticking out my neck? And I don’t even belong to any spiritualist unions or lodges! * * * Verhovayans keep coming to our southland — latest arrival is Mrs. Helen Lovas from Akron, Ohio, who was the secretary of Branch 6 there, and is the widow of the late Rev. L, Lovas. Welcome, Mrs. Lovas, I know you love California. Everyone does! I met several Verhovay boys in the Service, stationed, or on visit in California — Martin Domokos, of Branch 487, Windsor, Ohio. He is a Corporal. Pvt. Kalman Erdeky, from Pittsburgh, Pa., is with the U. S. Army. His sister is employed at the Verhovay Home Office in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pvt. Erdeky loves to watch the Magyar Athletic Club Soccer football team in Los Angeles in action on Sundays. I also had the pleasure of meeting another fine chap, Sgt. Alexander Zeffer, a Verhovay boy of Gary, Ind. He was in Calif, one month “learning” at the Douglas plant. He is now back in West Palm Beach. Still another soldier who came to his new Calif, home is Air Corps Cadet Nick Kinda, formerly of Wadsworth, Ohio. He has three brothers and three sisters, mother and father, all members of Branch 6 in Wadsworth, Ohio, who are living in Los Angeles. * * * Amelia Nyers — Hope you had a lovely vacation over the New Year. But, shucks, you missed the Pittsburgh flood — didn’t you? It must be some sight, flood waters in the Golden Triangle — around the Verhovay Office Bldg., too? (Continued on Page 5) Verhovayak Lapja----------------------------January 14, 194$ Uncle Sam's Verhovay s ★ ★ ★ ★ DAVID TOTH Pvt. David Toth is in the Army Air Corps. Recently, he graduated from a radio operator school and is & member of Branch 389, Perryopolis, Penna. GEORGE RABEL George Rabel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rabel, of Ellwood City, Penna. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces Oct. 26th, 1942 and is attending a radio operators and mechanics school. He is a member of Branch 141, Ellwood City, Penna.--------------v-------------- 1 SICKLY Prospective Buyer; “Doesn’t this stream sometimes overflow the valley:” Realtor: “Well, sir, I will say it’s not one of those sickly creeks that’s always confined to its bed.* CROP SHORTAGES There may be a plentitude of wheat and other farms crops in 1943 but we’ll lay dollars to doughnuts there will be a severe shortage of spinach. After all, what can you expect with schoolboys doing the harvesting in many regions? Judge (addressing a defendant in court): “Have you ever appeared before in this court?” Defendant: “Yes, your honor.Judge: “In what suit?” Defendant: “My blue serge.” /
