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

1943-06-10 / 23. szám

June 10, 1943

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FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

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Helen Stipkovits is proud of the fact that she corresponds with some fifty-five members of the military forces. Not bad for such a small, young lady.

Kenneth Norman is still one of Branch 395’s devoted members. Some of our other members should take a lesson from him. He pays dues regularly and promptly.

James Benedek was very much perturbed about the fact that lately he had not been getting the Verhoval Journal. When queried by this correspondent, he admitted that he had moved, but failed io notify the officials of the branch. Jim is now a happy married man. And rightfully so, because his wife is not only good looking but also a good cook.

The little birdie whispered to me that soon one of Branch 335's prominent members, now a soldier, will be taking unto himself a life partner, for better or for worse.

It has been reported that Alex Goydan has taken his first Ai my physical examination.

Julia Hornicsar promised me that she would attend meetings regularly after her boy friend is inducted into the Armed Forces.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Poliak are faithful 395 members. They have been members of our Verhovay for a long time. Mrs. Poliak is Julius Lenart’s sister.

Branch 395 certainly was sorry to see Lt. Gus Nagy transferred from our branch to another local branch. However, we note with particular satisfaction that Lt. Nagy did not have a hand in the transfer. We hope that when this war is over, he will see to it that he is transferred back to the branch which he served so capably as Treasurer before his induction.

Anne Kanyusik is now working as a nurse for the hospital wherein she spent much time recuperating from a long illness.

If such members as Margaret Kanyusik, Barbara Stephen, Irene Fasternak, Margaret Dudash, Helen Klein, and William Nagy attended meetings regularly, the branch could and would hold a few social affairs. How about it, members? Let’s start the ball rolling.

JOT DOWN THESE NOTES, MISS DILEMMA

Private William C. Kohut and I arranged for a noble experiment a few weeks ago when the Homestead soldier was home oa a week-end pass. Bill was to have waved a handkerchief from the train which was carrying him back to camp. I, from my home, which overlooks the main railroad lines, was to wave back to him. Private Kohut carried out his end of the experiment, but I was the little lad who wasn’t there. Truthfully, 1 forgot all about the experiment.

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Do you know, Miss Dilemma, that I haven't eaten a potato within the last three weeks? The shortage of the lowly spud has reached serious proportions in our end of the state. If someone soon doesn’t come to the rescue, I will lose my desire and taste for them. I’ll bet the K. P.’s in the Army -wouldn't mind having such a shortage.

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I know a young lady who is always fighting the world. She never feels right, unless she is trying to prove that you are wrong. Many times her stubborn attitude has gotten her into trouble, but she never learns, or rather, she just doesn’t care to; She lives only to prove a point. __________________

FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Sol

UNSOR maks sense; STRICT CENSORSHIP

SPARED US MILITARY AND NAVAL DEFEAT. IF THE JAP5 KNEW THE ACTUAL LOSSES THEY INFLICTED AT PEARL HARBOR, THEY WOULD HAVE OCCUPIED THE HAWAIIAN .ISLANDS AND COULD HAVE ATTACKED CAUFOBN/A.'

DELIVERS MALE I ANNE GIBBS — SKIING LETTER CARRIER SAVED MAROONED TIMOTHY MARSH. IMPROVISING A TOBOGGAN SHE HAULED HIM TO SAFETY THROUGH FIVE FEET OF SNOW.’

UP SHE GOES/ BETTY RANN CALMLY LEFT HER POST AS AN ELEVATOR OPERATOR IN A RADIO STATION AND WENT To AN AUDITION - UNINVITED. INSTEAD OF FIRING HER, THEY MADE HERA FEATURED SINGER.'

BARBER SOL SAYS:

SHIPS ARE NOW THE BARRIER OUR WILL To WIN. THE CARRIER

BUY BONDS AND STAMPS *

Verhovayak Lapja

Are you one of these people? If so, you better change your ways. Others, too, can be right. Besides, your point-proving will make you extremely unpopular.

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The argument about the correct pronunciation of the word “ration” still continues. Some people prefer to pronounce the word with a long “a”, while others prefer the short “a”. You aie right if you pronounce it either way. However, more people prefer the pronunciation with the short “a”.

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* Miss Dilemma, in answering your question, “Is there such a love as platonic love?”, let me state that there seems to be a ■Aide difference of opinion. One group contends that platonic love has. been practiced for a long time, but only by people who think more, of spiritual comradeship than their own selfish desires. The other group maintains that platonic love never did exist, because sooner or later, spiritual comradeship is set aside and the selfish desires become foremost.

I, for one, favor the side that says platonic love is real, tried, and true. I believe there is such a love, but only strong-willed people can claim it as their own.

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ

1.b)

6.c)

2.c)

7.a)

3.a)

8.b)

4.c)

9.a)

5.b)

10.b)

Foryour score, use the following chart;

5 correctanswers — poor

6 correctanswers = fair

7 correctanswers — good

8 correctanswers — very good

9 correctanswers — excellent

10 correct answers — perfect ■*

IN CONCLUSION

Few Better or for Worse reminds you to help those boys and girls who are giving their all to keep our country the kind of place where man is free to think, free to speak, and free to worship the way he wants to. These wonderful boys and girls, some of whom have gone into the GREAT BEYOND, are the friends we played with on the corner lot; they used to be our playmates at those birthday parties; they used to be the ones who shared with you that big, red apple, that sticky piece of candy, or that chocolate ice cream cone. DO YOU REMEMBER? CERTAINLY YOU DO! Shed your tears for them, and then go to your nearest stamp and bond agency and BUY BONDS, MANY OF THEM, TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THEY DID NOT DIE IN VAIN!

Echoes from Lorain—Branches 372 and 17

‘‘Where Coal and Iron Meet"

A wartime romance which started about one year ago resulted in the announcement made by Mr. and Mrs. George Jávor secretary-treasurer of Branch 17, of their only daughter, 2nd Lt. Mary M. Jávor, to Capt. William J. Mandros, of Chicago, 111. It is understood that the couple will be married almost 10,000 miles away from home.

Lt. Jávor is in the army nurses’ corps and is now serving in India, where both she and her fiance, a pilot in the army air corps, are stationed.

The couple met o_n the boat while on their way to India and soon after their arrival there, the Capt. presented Lt. Jávor an engagement ring.

They were separated when Capt. Mandros received orders to advance further into the heart of India, but good local mail service enables them to write to each other every day.

They plan to be married as soon as the army conditions will allow them.

Lt. Jávor received her training at St. Alexis hospital, Cleveland, from where she graduated in 1939. She was employed for a year as a surgical nurse at St. Joseph’s hospital here in Lorain, prior to entering the army as a nurse iri 1941. She was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, before being assigned to overseas duty.

She is a graduate of Lorain High School, and has two brothers now in the service.

Mr. George Jávor, her father,

is the worthy and capable leader of Branch 17 here.

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Miss Helen Karney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Karney, Sr., 1676 E. 31st St., and Pfc. Theodore Litkovitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Litkovitz, Sr., 1552 E. 30th St., were principals in a pretty late spring wedding which took place Saturday, May 29th at St. Ladislaus’ church here.

The wedding breakfast was served to members of the bridal party at the church hall. Dinner was served later in the evening to 160 guests at the same place.

The bride is an employe of the Eree Dry Cleaners. She will return with her husband to

Treasure Island, San Francisco, where he is stationed, to spend a few weeks there. Miss Karney as we all remember, was an outstanding bowler on the girls’ team a couple of seasons ago,

while Pfc. Litkovitz, an outstanding member of Branch 372 has been the author of numerous articles, one of which appeared in the last issue of the Journal. * * *

John J. Nemeth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nemeth, 1535 E. 32nd St., has been promoted to staff sergeant at the marine barracks in Pensacola, Fla., where he is undergoing aviation training at the naval air school.

Nemeth entered the services in July, 1941, and received his training at Parris Island, S. C., where he qualified as a rifle and pistol sharpshooter.

Unde Sam's Verhovays

RONALD DAWSON

Sgt. Ronald Dawson, member of Br. 369, Alliance, Ohio, is a paratrooper in the U. S. Army Air Corps. ,

ELMER PISZAR x

Pvt. Elmer B. Piszar, member of Br. 96, is now serving in the U. S. Army. He is a talented violinist, and entertained members of his branch on many occasions. His father is the recording secretary for Br. 96, Chicago, Illinois. fi

John Palagyi, our former president, had the opportunity, to come home over the week end and visit with his Verhovay brothers here. John is stationed with a navy unit in New York and is following all Verhovay activities with a great deal oI interest.

While home, John- also had th6 opportunity to attend the wedding of his good friend and fraternal brother, Pfc. Litkovitz. He sends his regards to every one and especially those close friends whom he didn’t have time to visit while home. Wm, Palagyi, a brother of John, was also home on a furlough over the week end.

Fraternally,

Alexander C. Pelha.

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