Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-04-29 / 17. szám
April 29, 1943 .Verhovayak Lapja Page 5 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE Branch 395 By JOHN SABO McKeesport, Pennsylvania “FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER.” MAN John Sabo Man, proud man, Dressed in a little brief authority, Most ignorant of what he’s most assured, His glassy essence, like an angry ape, Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven As make the angels weep; who, with our spleens, Would all themselves laugh mortal. William Shakespeare The next time you think you look cute pulling that uncalled for trick, please remember that there are others who may not think so. What to you may seem cute, may be disgusting to the sensible man. Shakespeare expressed himself right to the point when he wrote the above lines. A SHORT TRUE STORY ; Miss Jane Ididnduit had the bad habit of paying dues only after two months of the threemonth grace period had expired. “Taint nothin”, said she, “as 1 long as you get it, why worry?” However, the secretary of the ; branch was worried. Every month it meant extra correspondence, phone calls, etc., to make certain Jane paid her dues to keep the ; policy from lapsing. Miss Ididnduit became so sure of herself that she allowed the third month to pass without making the required payment. The policy lapsed. When approached by the secretary who waved the reinstatement application under Jane’s nose, she indignantly said, “Taint so, I am not in arrears, my policy has not lapsed. You just didn’t send in my dues on time.” As of any sensible person would believe that the secretary would send in the dues from all the other members, and hold back Jane’s dues. When the secretary told Jane that it was her own fault for being so negligent and that she would have to pay four monthly dues to become reinstated, Miss Ididnduit replied, “Just for that I’ll transfer my membership to another branch where they will accept any number of monthly dues.” Today, Miss Ididnduit is a member of another branch. However, she was not accepted into the other branch until she had paid the exact number of monthly dues lequired for reinstatement and had filled out the reinstatement certificate. She had gained nothing but the detestation of the person Who had served her so well. MORAL TO THE ABOVE SHORT TRUE STORY: 8.) Atwhat age may a Justice of the Supreme Court retire on full pay? a)65 b)70 c)75 9.) Where was the first World’s Fair held in America? a)Philadelphia b)New York c)Baltimore 10.) What two states call the Rhododendron their state flower? (Check two) a)Colorado b)Iowa c)West Virginia d)Nebraska e)Maine f)Washington If youhave answered all of the above questions, check the answers atthe end of the column. For your score, use the following chart: 5correct answers — poor 6correct answers = fair 7correct answers good 8correct answers — excellent 10correct answers — perfect 1. ) Pay dues regularly. 2. ) Be big enough to shoulder your an innocent person. blunders. Don’t blame LET’S HAVE SOME FUN This column will publish a monthly quiz to test your mental eapocity. It is all in fun. Please be fair, check the answer you think correct and then look for your score at the end of the column. DO NOT LOOK FOR THE ANSWERS TILL YOU HAVE CHECKED THE FOLLOWING TEN QUESTIONS. 1. ) What President weighed more than 300 pounds? a) Jefferson b) Taft c) Wilson 2. ) Where is the famous Mayo clinic? a) St. Louis, Missouri b) Cleveland, Ohio c) Rochester, Minnesota 3. ) How long is a size eight stocking measuring from top of i toe to end of heel? a) Seven inches b) Eight inches c) Nine inches 4. ) What is the capital of New Hampshire? a) Concord b) Manchester c) Plymouth 5. ) Who said, “To err is human, to forgive divine?” a) William Shakespeare b) George Bernard Shaw c) Alexander Pope 6. ) Which takes the least time to digest? a) Beef b) Pork c) Bread 7. ) What is the highest possible score in bowling? • > 400 b) 300 C) 200 Pr isolier of Wa r REVIEWING THE McKEESPORT NEWS When Albert Jozik was at home on his recent nine-day furlough he spent much time with three very dear friends, Ethel Halas, Margaret Vargo, and John Sabo. Uncle Sam has made a splendid militáry man out of our loyal Verhovay friend. So many McKéesport Verhovay members have been blessedeventing that it is hard to keep up with the announcements. Among those who have been blessed are Grace Koos, Elizabeth Ferency, Martha Kray, Manci Toth. Master Sergeant Elmer Halas has joined the ranks of the benedicts. Guess what? He married the C. O.’s secretary. Albert Sabo, who recently married Dorothy Swant, flew home to spend his furlough with his wife and relatives. Julius Lenárt is still reported “lost” in the wilds of St. Louis. 1 would like to remind Mr. Lenart and his charming wife that it would be a good idea to stay away from these parts. The folks back home are complaining that he has forgotten áll about them. Fred Stipkovits, on his recent furlough, surprised Helen Sabo who had been riding on the same bus unaware of Freddy’s presence. According to Mrs. Sabo, Fred is in the best of health and makes a very good-looking soldier. I was really thrilled when Helen Ganyu told me that she had missed my column for the past several months. And why was I thrilled? Helen is a high school teacher, and if she reads my column it makes me feel that everything is not in vain. Theresa Lesnansky recently quit her position with the Arbuthnot-Stevenson Company and accepted a new position with tne Irvin Works of the Camegie-Illinois Steel Corporation. Mrs. A. Meszar recently informed me that her son, Alex, will be home on furlough within two months. Thelma Ross was a very happy person when she was awakened at two a. m. to be greeted by her soldier boy friend, whom she had not seen for three years. Her boy friend had been stationed somewhere in Hawaii, and was one of the many soldiers who suffered from the sneak Jap attack. The two of them paid me a visit at my place of employment. John Such, John Benedek, and Wilson Movie were recently inducted into the Armed Forces. The Branch will miss these active members. However, their present duties are the only important duties today. Anne Kanyusik is reported to be in the very best of health. It has been a long hard fight, but a victorious one. Bill Nagy cannot be accused of being unpatriotic. I certainly was surprised when I walked into his bathroom. Bill had it painted red, white, and blue. WILLIAM C. KOHUT IS INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY William C. Kohut, creator of The Homestead Merry-Go-Round, is now serving Uncle Sam. Mr. Kohut was inducted on Thursday, April 15th. He is well-known in Verhovay circles. The column which he wrote was widely read. I am certain that many Verhovay members will miss his diversified articles. However, Verhovay’s loss will be our country’s gain. JOT DOWN THESE NOTES, MISS DILEMMA The important question today seems to be, “Should I marry my fiance today, even though he is still in the service of our country, or should I wait till the war ends?” This, Miss Dilemma, is a hard question to answer. In the first place, it is my opinion the answer should come directly and only from the two who are involved. All others should be left out of the picture. Many of these marriages have been unfortunate affairs because the union was made for reasons which were purely mercenary. On the other hand, many of these marriages worked out perfectly. If there is a definite and mutual understanding of all problems which the young couple might have to face, no matter how serious, and the two agree to accept the decisions of God without a murmur, then I say, “God bless you, my friends, you may accept each other, for better or for worse“. * * * Miss Dilemma, the one post-war plan which should be given (Continued on Page 6) JOSEPH ZAM Corporal Joseph Zam, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zam, Route 2, Box 207, Port Clinton, Ohio, has been with the Port Clinton Tank Co., since May, 1940. Then he was sent to Fort Knox, then to Camp Polk for maneuvers. Shortly afterward, he was sent across seas. A year ago, he was reported missing in action with the fall of Bataan. On April 14th, this year, his parents received the glad news that he is alive, but is a war prisoner of Japan on the Philippine Islands. He celebrated his twentyfirst birthday on April 23rd, if there was any kind of celebration in the prison camp. He is a member oi Br. 301, Port Clinton, Ohio. Another member of Br. 301, is also a prisoner of war in the same camp. He is Pfc. John Kovach, son of John Kovács, Sr., Port Clinton, Ohio. It is an honor for the Hungarian people to know that there are Hungarian heroes in the U. S. Armed Forces, who are heroes of Bataan. The parents’ only prayer is that the Heavenly Father will help the* war prisoners, give them courage, and send them safely home.--------------v-------------NOTICE Branch 10, — Barton, Ohio Date of meetings has been changed to Sunday following the 10th of each month. Meetings start promptly at 1 P. M. All members are urged to attend the meetings. Fraternally, GEORGE MATE, Secretary.--------------v--------------IT DOESN’T NOW Mose: “Ah sho’ is glad Alt wasn’t King Solomon.” Rasmus: “Whuffo’ you has dat ’pinion?” Mose: “Huh, huntin’ up! washin’s foh one wife keeps me plenty busy.”
