Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-06-24 / 25. szám
Page 4. Verhovayák Lapja. June 24, 1943 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE Branch 395 By JOHN SABO McKeesport, Pennsylvania John Sabo THE CONVENTION PROBLEM We, the members of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association are confronted today with a perplexing convention m problem. That very important problem concerns III the advisability to hold a convention this year; HI a year in which we find ourselves engaged in a conflict of immense and serious proportions. The By-Laws of our Association state clearly that the Convention is to be held on the second Monday of September of every fourth, year at the seat of the Home Office of our Association. At the most recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the members of that honorable governing body voted to hold the convention as per schedule, providing it did not conflict with any State Laws. Since that last meeting of the Board of Directors, the Insurance Commissioner of Pennsylvania informed all Fraternal Beneficiary Societies doing business in Pennsylvania that the Insurance Laws were modified to the extent that it was entirely optional with the Branches and Districts whether or not conventions should be held this year. The question now is, “Can the convention be held without injuring our war efforts?” The following analysis of the problem should give each member a better idea of the situation. A thorough understanding of the problem should help him make a proper decision. 1. ) Can the men and women who will make up the Convention membership find the necessary time to attend such a convention and at the same time not injure the war effort through loss of work at vital war plants? ANSWER: There is, as I see it, a very good opportunity for most of the elected delegates to attend the Convention. It is my belief that most of the district delegates who aspire to seats at the National Convention are putting off their vacations until September, the month when the Convention assembles. Industry has maintained that their workers will be given vacations as in the former years. If the aspirants take their vacations at Convention time, you can rest assured that the Convention will not hamper the War effort. 2. ) Can the members of this Convention be furnished transportation to the site of the Convention without impeding wartime travel? ANSWER: The Convention members are usually so small in number that this question will not present any serious difficulties. There are not too many members who have to travel great distances. And every Convention member can and must travel in day coaches. 3. ) How long must such a Convention last to fully perform *11 the required duties? ANSWER: It is my belief that the Convention time can be cut to three or four days. In fact I favor no more than three days. The Convention should be systematized and put on a business-like basis. Dilly-dallying should be frowned upon. The meeting body should be in session from early morning till late at night. We must remember that we have to sacrifice some of our convention delights for the privilege of holding the Convention. 4. ) Will there be enough capable members on hand to transact Convention business? 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 FRATERNAL ISM. 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 npon lt> regarded as essential to the well-being of Ver ho ray life and activities. SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 345 FOURTH AVE PITTSBURGH, PA. ANSWER: Most assuredly. The above-presented answers provides part of the answer to this question. Furthermore, there is absolutely no reason why our women eannot play an important role in the shaping of our affairs. They have proven themselves time and time again. The women would be just as capable of performing these Convention duties as would the men. Let us acknowledge their loyalty and ability and give them a chance. Whether you favor or whether you do not favor holding the Convention is clearly up to you. If the members of the Convention would adhere to the points outlined in the above analysis, there is no reason why the Convention should injure the war effort. By staying within the limits of common sense and fair play the problem should be solved to the satisfaction of most members. Why Life Insurance? So many people wonder — Why Life Insurance? — especially in times like these, with living costs so high, taxes, and many other items that make it almost impossible for the average family man to make both ends meet, despite the fact of high wages. It is just in times like these that life insurance is needed. First: To render service when the member is ill. Second: To provide for the widow and orphans who were dependent upon the head of the family for their maintenance. Third: Life insurance is an investment with no risks involved, and guards against want in cases of disability. It is too early yet to say what effect the war will have upon investments; but, it is safe to say that life insurance is the most satisfactory way of laying aside money that would otherwise be used for unnecessary purchasing. Then, too, life insurance gives peace of mind to the boys on the fighting front, who may be wondering whether or not Dad and Mom are adequately provided for against illness and sudden transition. Many boys who have gone overseas, and soon after reaching the fighting zone “went west”, carried life insurance, which paid the beneficiaries the cash amount due on their certificate, immediately upon verification of the members’s death. Of course, the money qould not buy back the life of the dear one, but it was a bfeautiful gesture on the part of the member, when he signed for life insurance, and thus provided for his folks at home in times of distress and need. Another fine feature of life insurance is that the member who has allowed his certificate to lapse, due to financial reverses, may become reinstated within a reasonable period of time, upon paying his dues in arrears, provided he is an insurable risk. Members unable to keep up the payment of their dues, can rely upon the reserve of their policy, for which they receive extended insurance, and remain insured foi many years, even though they do not pay their dues. Considering all the service rendered to the man, woman or child carrying life insurance, the investment is safe and provides that peace of mind which is so needed at this particular time, in the life of every individual holding a life insurance certificate. FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Sol fAMINAMl HELEN O’CONNELL, LEFT ARTHUR MURRAY'S AS INSTRUCTRESS, To SING WITH JIMMY DORSEY'S BAND. HER VERSION OF "ARTHUR MURRAY TAU6HT ME DANCING IN A HURRY" BROUGHT HER STARDOM.' FÄRBER SOI SAYSt KEEP VICTORIES BEFORE V0Ü DEFEATS CAN ONLY ßORE YOU BUY MORE _ BOA/QSl Robert George Balogh ■T'W-r-rW’W. ’»HL ' VT««;? skis' í* - '««.Tr Robert George Balogh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Balogh, 28 Cooper Ave., Johnstown, Penna., was born Sept. 17th, 1938. The above picture shows Robert at the age of three and a half years. He speaks the Hungarian language quite fluently for such a youngster. His father is a member of the Auditing Committee, and also, Sec’y- Treasurer of Br. 439. The Verhovay contest winners of 1938 who made the trip to Hungary, will remember his daddy well; for Mr. Balogh worried during his trip, wondering if the stork would arrive before he returned fr5m abroad. However, Mr. Balogh arrived home 36 hours before the birth of his son; thus, his prayers were answered. Robert George has a Verhovay C-J 20-year endowment certificate and also a 25c term certificate. FRANK KACSINKO A. S. Frank Kacsinko, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kacsinko, 209 Carbon St., Duquesne, Penna., is serving the armed forces of the U. S. Army Air Corps since Feb. 18, this year. He is a member of Br. 71, Duquesne, Penna. Buy War Bonds
