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

1943-04-29 / 17. szám

Page 4 SUNKIST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ECHOES By Albert B. Steinmetz Los Angeles, California Member of Branch 104, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Last November, this columnist ran a “Prayer Contest” — (details were printed, but the interest was rather poor. However, I did receive a few entries, and they were judged and rewarded as per schedule. The winner was, Mrs. Joseph P. Ceroky, age 29, a housewife of Huntsburgh, Ohio, who is a member of Branch 54. A nice souvenir gift was sent to Mrs. Ceroky, by yours truly, and she answered promptly: “It sure was a pleasant surprise, and thanks a million for the lovely souvenir gift.” Honorary mention, plus a small souvenir gift, was promptly sent to a young lady of 12 years, in Erie, Penna.; she is Margaret Zack, member of Branch 67. The winning prayer titled by Mrs. Ceroky — “A Prayer from the Depths of Our Hearts” — it is just a simply worded prayer — the kind God prefers, surely! “Dear Heavenly Father, we wish to thank Thee for all Thy goodness and loving, care. Forgive us our sins, help us to follow in Thy footsteps to gain eternal life. Dear Lord, please be at the side of each person who is in the service of our country. Help them to keep faith in Thee, and stay true to Thee, no matter what they have to go through. If it be Thy will to call them home unto Thee, may They be ready to meet Thee. If it be Thy will, lead us all to Victory; This we ask in Thy name. AMEN!” * * * Have you ever attended a suicide’s funeral? (Such a question, you say!) Yes, I have! Sometime ago, here in Hollywood, a famous pei son chose this means of going on the last journey. Just imagine the predicament of the minister, who had to preach the funeral ceimon over the suicide. But he made a fairly good job of it. This columnist will never forget one thing he said: “If part of these flowers that we see here today, were sent to this, dead person three days ago — perhaps, this tragedy wouldn’t have occurred.” What truth lies in that statement! That suicide led a seemingly happy life — all of a sudden — BANG! and no one ever learned the real cause of it. However, that funeral message, thought the 200 people present, to give credit to people while they can ap­preciate it. While they are alive and happy. What good are all the flowers to a dead person? Give flowers to a living person — g've encouragement, give credit, give your love to one who is alive —- tomorrow, it may be too late. * * * Just a few days ago I heard a famous newspaper woman ask cf her audience at a gathering: “How many of you take five minutes to sit down and write a letter to any newspaper editor, saying, *1 like that writer’s articles, please have her — or him — write more such articles?’ Yes, we know you appreciate our writings — but why don’t you spend three cents for a stamp, and five minutes, to tell that newspaper editor, that So and So’s column is tops with me? How is an editor to know which writer’s articles click and which don’t? And how is the writer to know, if her or his columns are read, or appreciated? The average writer does it as a hobby — no one ever pays her or him. Shouldn’t you give ci edit where credit is due? It will only cost you three cents or less for a post card, plus five minutes.’” How true and to the point her short speech was! I cannot add much to her speech, simply this, The Verhovay Journal will be as good as you readers make your columnists. You give them a word of encouragement once in a while — they’re mi hard working men and women — their writings are the result cif extra hours of labor. Don’t they deserve an occasional thanks —• cr encouragement once in a great while? Think it over! STABILITY PROGRESS j Careful, conservative and sound investments assure the STABILITY of Verhovay’s funds and securities, thereby giving full confidence to members and prospective members. Verhovay’s encouragement and promotion of social movements within and among its branches is in keeping with the spirit of true FRATERNALIS M. With its assets making sizable gains yeai 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 H regarded as essential to the well-being of Ver hovay life and activities. SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM • VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 345 FOURTH AVE PITTSBURGH, PA. ’ ........... This columnist is more than delighted to bring this bit of news of a' fellow Verhovay member, who was saved from death, by call it what you will — his mother’s prayer, intuition, or pure luck. About a year ago, the Hotye family, all Verhovayans of Branch 512, Cleveland, Ohio, moved to Los Angeles. Here, 24 year old Peter Hotye enlisted in the U. S. Navy about 6 months ago, as a fireman. About 2 months ago he left California; and, sailing on the blue Pacific, early one morning he rose 15 minutes before “reveille”. Just 15 minutes after he left his bunk, a Jap torpedo hit the bow of his transport, killing several men in the quarters where he had slept a few minutes earlier. Peter’s story was printed in the “Cleveland Press” when he was on a ten day furlough in Cleveland. Peter continued: “For­tunately, the Jap torpedo did not seriously damage our ship. As soon as we were hit the ship went after the Jap submarine, and we dropped several depth charges. We must have made some impression on the sub, because we were not attacked again.” Peter is a graduate of the West Cleveland Technical High School. He is now wearing two campaign medals, and received a promotion to the rank of Petty Officer. He rejoined his ship and is now somewhere in Europe or Africa, * * * Sometime ago, I reported the youngest Sunkist product of Ver­hovay, Alice Barbara Nemeth, young daughter of Captain and Mrs. Steven Nemeth, of Homestead, Penna. Since then, Barbara was taken east. Recently, I had the good fortune of locating another young Verhovay member, a real sunkist product, regular he-man, one and a half year old DWAIN KEITH ULBRICH of Los Angeles. He is a member of Branch 74, Chicago, Illiriois. To the proud grandparents of West Pullman, Illinois, goes the credit for having our youngest Californian join the Verhovay. To think I’ve known the Ulbrichs for years, and just learned that Baby Dwain is a fellow Verhovayan. * * * If any of you are wondering what became of our West Virginia columnist, Miss Margaret Vargo — she was ill, in a hospital, and absent from her school class for four weeks. She is well by now, I hope! Resume your fine articles, Margaret, please! * * * If Uncle Sam calls Bill Kohut, we’ll release him, but expect articles even if they’ll be short ones, once in a while. God be with you, unseen friend! * * * If I could, I would send a “Defense BLOND” for John “Dirk” Phillips from Hollywood to Africa. Enjoyed your wonderful African letter here. * * * Don't you readers think Albert Jozik should write an article once in a while, of his Army Life experiences? He could, you know! Let’s all ask him. Spend five minutes and a three cent stamp! * * * I hope to be back once in a while, if you wish. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! NOTICE BRANCH 395 MEMBERS Verhovayak Lapja----------------------­We, the undersigned, officers of Branch 395, McKees­port, Pennsylvania, have heard of a rumor circulating about through our city, which, in effect, is trying to spread the malicious falsehood that Branch 395 is to be taken over by another branch. We want to emphatically state that at no time have the officers or the members of this branch considered transferring to another branch. The Branch, while not as active in social circles as it once was, — due to more than one-fifth of its members being in the Armed Forces — is still as active as it ever was in the performance of the duties required by the operation of such a branch. Meetings are held regularly — and without fail — on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at the First Hungarian Reformed Church on Eighth Street. Dues are collected at each of these meetings. Branch 395 has not lost any members through neglect to collect dues or failure to hold meetings. The officers have faithfully performed their duties and have carried on the burdensome task without a murmur of discontent. Therefore, we ask the members of Branch 395 to help squelch this rumor. We have done our duty well, and will continue to serve our members in the same satisfactory manner. (Signed) JOHN SABO, President, Valley 0314-J HELEN GANYU, Vice-President, McK. 4307 HELEN STIPKOVITS, Secretary, McK. 4633 ETHEL HALAS, Treasurer, McK. 27120 THERESA LESNANSKY, Rec. Sec y, McK. 5581 Should any member of Branch 395 want additional information, that member may call any of the above­­listed officers. The telephone numbers are listed opposite the names. Mr. Steinmetz Uncle Sam's Verhovays ____________April 29, 1943] LOUIS WADOS Pvt. Louis Wados, mem­ber of Br. 376, Pittsburgh, Penna., is now serving in the U. S. Army. IGNÁC KRACZTLE Pvt. Ignác Kracztle, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kracztle, 307 Logan St., McMechen, W. Va., is now serving in the U. S. Army Air Force in Texas. He is a member ol Branch 46, Wheeling, W. Va. Cpl. Geza Kovach, son ol Joseph Kovács, 527 E. Laurel Street, Bethlehem, Penna., has been in the U. S. Army since October 17th, 1941; and is now somewhere in North Africa. He is a member of Branch 98, Bethlehem, Penna.

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