Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)
1943-10-28 / 44. szám
SECTION TWO ENGLISH EDITION VOL XXVI. OCTOBER 28, 1943 NO. 44. Tiie Ferret Sex . . . . (Continuation) The first init a 11 ment o f this series brought several good comments my way — that is, constructive criticism and thanks, for Mrs. Jolán Lucas “i IU p r e S SiOUS and deductions." Must admit that my usual cheery disposition- took a beating at our convention, but now the bitter ga'l of disappointment has tapered to nil, and perhaps my constructive deductions will nullify my disillusioning impressions. So very many incidents arise which tends to prove the gullibility of the majority. The incident of the day rate for instance— Way down deep, a good many of those delegates who voted against the three dollar raise when voting openly, according to roll-call, certainly changed their tune when secret ballots were used. Here is a grand illustration of the inconsistency of our delegates. When it came to voting a higher salary for themselves, it was done very neatly and without too great a worry about where it was coming front. BUT, when it came to the high cost of our Journal, an awful stink was raised—“Where were we going to get the money—why do we need the Journal—who reads the bloomin stuff?" Yet our Journal is read widely by older members who depend on the Journal for their sole source of news. Our English section means a great deal to those 4,000 odd men and women in service foi our country. Just because Joe Doltes and Sally Smith do not read articles written by Verhovay amateurs, it doesn’t necessarily write off the need for a fraternal paper. But more of my beloved Journal in the future. Just to give you a slant on the VIHAR SAROK, or lively corner —an entertainiug group who are always on their feet, shouting out their opinions, even when they are out of order. Older members ribbed our young group about not being dubbed the Vihar Sarok, but golly, lots of things not understood by the oldsters were immediately understood by our youth—i. e. bookkeeping policies, and by-law modifications There was one delegate—said we English speaking delegates didn’t know a doggone thing because we didn't object to every peiiod and comma. Sorry to disagree with my revered elder, but we had English by-laws, and our high school educations taught us enough to understand what we read. Mebbe I’m wrong! membership in the American Hungarian Federation. Just because some of us felt the need to remain neutral, due to not understanding this dynamic problem, criticisms were heaped sky-high on our poor heads. I still main tain, and vigorously, that a good majority of those who were, and still are, so heated on the subject, do not have the foggiest notion what it’s all about. Were it not for a post-convention chat with a certain individual, I’d still be in doubts as to its importance. How about someone giving En glish speaking readers a clear, and clean picture of the pros and cons of the V. F. I. A.’s membership in this federation? Someone with authority, and someone who doesn’t mince words If the Federation is, or is not, being investigated by the Dept, of Justice, we all have a right to know what’s behind the picture. An old Mother Goose rhyme — “Button, button, who bought the buttons?” ‘Three thousand smackers w&rth!) This should be enough for one article—will give you more impressions and reflections soon. There were plenty of lighter sides to this convention, but time enough for that. Would like to make a note to the effect that those members who make strong statements about certain contributors writing only about themselves; perhaps up until now we potential writers have been “trying our wings,” or “feel-HALLOWE’EN FUN Comes another year when we All look forward to Hallowe’en; To have the time of our lives, And the most fun you’ve ever seen. We attend masquerade parties; — Ring door bells, then run; And soap all the windows in sigi Gosh! do we ever have fun! We drink glasses of apple cider, And fill ourselves with pumkin pie; When we’re finally through We leave the table with a sigh. We keep away from graveyards, — For fear of ghosts and spooks; Stories of witches on broomsticks — We read of in story books. But the moment we like best of an Is when we rest our sleepy heads — At the close of this October day — On our warm and comfy beds. —EMMA JENE EVANS, age 14. Pricedale, Penna. ing the pulse of the public,” as Charlie Young, energetic young a start some place.” So The Ferret wrote about little, unimportant happenings, learning the manner in which to appeal to the reading public. Up until this convention rolled around, fraternal interest was confined to one small branch. Has no one realized the fact that sometimes human interest items can sell Fraternalism to a greater degree than cold, dry articles, composed of facts and figures? Perhaps even my reactions to a Verhovay Convention oulwdn’t in terest these critics, but I kind of think the great majority will ap prove, and I’m a stern believer for trying to please the majority, and not a few choice friends. It’s been said “You can’t please all the people all the time” and some just won’t be pleased, due to that little green devil perched on their left shoulder, envy. So how about giving us yours ideas on suitable topics—a budding journalist is always willing to learn —but the examples had better be good. Before this installment is ended, a few more personalities will paint a lighter side to the convention—all wasv not huge disillusion, there is much to be said for the friendships gained, the fun, the humorous incidents. We were invited out to the Hazlewood Ver hovay Home to a banquet—all done in proper Hungarian hospitality; good food, drinks, and dancing. We were told to meet at 6 bells on the corner of Penn Avenue and Liberty, where two street cars were re-routed to take us out to Hazlewood. You should i have seen the crowds gaping at jour laughing spirits; for once we • legally held traffic up while our delegates shuffled in good-naturedly; ordinarily, I suppose private j cars or buses would have transported us to our destination, but in war times, street cars were rather exciting. Mr. John Szalanczy lost a hat while at the banquet—he decided to post a notice to the effect that if the hat fit the finder, he should call for the overcoat. Another time, Mr. Sza lanczy lost a coat, and he stated that whoever finds the coat, should also call for the zip-in lining. There was the day we were all tensed up about a very important issue—Director Frank Brogley was sitting at the head of our table, smoking furiously on his cigar, when all of a sudden it blew up —Yep, practical jokes were thick and heavy, what with a “fun shop” just two blocks from the hotel. And who was the “Silent Man” of the convention? Delegate Ernest Kunstadt from Chicago was surprised when this chap said a few words—he wanted The Ferret to put it on record in the Journal. There was the issue of our Good thing I took along those headache pills — when Delegate secretary from Buffalo, would say. Perhaps up until recent months we haven’t really had a great deal to say. But as H. G. Wells once pointed out, "We all have to get Joseph Szabó, from Detroit, was recording the minutes of the Organizing and Promotion committee, I slipped him several pills a day. Delegate Alex Tarsoly, of West Virginia, had about 200 packages of gum in his bag—although he’d like to know who took 10 packages and a pint from his room one day. He was a grand old man —something like my dad—told us younger folks many good Hungarian stories. Another grand old man, George Bandre, kept tickling our ribs with his calm, deep voice—after listening to some of the heated debates, he’d put in his nickel’s worth, and it was usually worth listening to. More of these humorous incidents will round out next installment. It occurs to me, in closing, that what we English speaking delegates will have to do is organize in the next four years so that our representation will be groat enough to make a dent in the armour of the Old Guard. However, a little more co-operation could be used—if we decide on a certain plan, at a special meeting, let’s not cross each other up next day on the convention floor. I realize that when it comes to following through according to Parliamentary Law, we co-operate to a greater degree than our elders, but when it comes to co-operation, for the mutual benefit of the majority, we are as apt as not to be even more wary than our elders. Until next issue rolls around, hope you all take advantage of the lessons you learn each day, especially those hard-earned lessons, as they linger longer in tha memory. (To be continued) PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM TUBERCULOSIS BUY and USE Christmas Seals • -i •.
