Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)
1943-11-25 / 48. szám
November 25, 1943 VERHOVAY SPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -----------------______________________________ Verhovay Journal It’s almost four years since I first started covering the happenings of Branch 164. Many things have occurred; some only of local interest; some again were important enough to be published to all members of our organization. To my belief, the ceremony I witnessed at our November meeting, had more than local interest. At that meeting, Mrs. John Simko, National Chairman of the Hungarian Committee of the Treasury Department’s War Saving Staff, presented the Treasury Department’s Citation to our Secretary, Ernest Kunstadt. I believe this to be the same citation our Home Office received at the September Convention and I' am, as we all are, very proud to know that Secretary Kunstadt is the first branch officer of our great organization to receive a citation of this kind. I am sorry there were no photographers on hand to commemorate this occasion in a picture for publicity. In her speech, Mrs. Simko spoke of the importance of War Bonds and the importance of having salesmen go out and secure these Bonds. She emphasized the fact that our secretary is not only a salesman but “The Salesman”. I know that our secretary worked hard to earn this Citation and he will continue this work to insure Victory. MILITARY NEWS. I have told you in my last article that our Party was a great success. We have forwarded sixty-four Christmas presents, not only to our members, but to soldiers who perhaps have never heard the Verhovay name. Our Christmas presents were sent early and have been received by some of the soldiers expressing their appreciation to our organization. Permit me to quote excerpts from their letters. “I just received the money order and I want to thank Verhovay Br. 164 for their thoughtful remembrance in sending me this very thoughtful Christmas gift. 1 sure appreciate it. Sincerely yours, (signed) Pfc. RICHARD KOSTY.” “Thanking you very much for the gift, also for the thought that Verhovay Fraternal is behind the Soldiers of our Country. I can not tell you in writing how I felt when I opened your letter. May God bless ycu all. Yours trully, (signed) ALEX ARVAY.” “I wish to thank the officers and members very much for the Christmas gift. Sincerely, (signed) ANDREW GANES.” “I wish to express the appreciation and thanks for your gift. Hope I’ll see you soon and talk about it personally. (signed) S/Sgt. ANTHONY A. LEFTON.” “My mother has forwarded the money order that the Verhovay Association sent me. I want to thank you all very much. Yours trully. (signed) • Pvt. W. J. KODOBOCZ.” “It’s certainly good to receive but hard to write. I want to thank the Verhovay for the Christmas gift. (signed) Pvt. J. KOLOZY.” “I owe all my Verhovay friends an apology for not writing sooner and thanking you all for the lovely birthday card and Christmas gift. I hope it’s not too late to say ‘Thanks a million for remembering me! I sure appreciate it and hope that someday I may be worthy of your friendship. (signed) Little Stevie Sgt. Risko.” “I want to thank the Verhovay for the gift. It was very nice and thoughtful. (signed) GUST WOJTAS.” “I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the members of V.F.I.A. for the money so kindly donated towards making my Christmas a happy one. I can assure you it rather boosts one’s morale to know that friends back home haven’t forgotten, (signed) Sgt. MICHAEL KUCHMAN.” “I received your note with the Christmas gift yesterday. It sure was grand of the Verhovay gang to think of their members in the Armed Service. It kind of gives the boys a lift to know that the people back home think of them, (signed) ANDY RISKO, Jr.” “I want to express my appreciation of the nice present I received today. It comes in very handy and I want you to know that it was very thoughtful, (signed) STEVE BOZMANSKY.” “Just a few lines of thanks to the members of Br. 164 for the Christmas present I received from them. I want you to know I really appreciate it. (signed) One of the boys, ERNEST KUNSTADT, Jr.” “I received the Christmas present and I can’t express my feelings so all I can say is Thank a million. (signed) Cpl. EDWARD EXNER.” “I want to say ‘Thanks a million’ to everyone at good old Br 164 for the swell Christmas present. I sure do appreciate it and Believe me, I’ll make gocc use of it putting it toward c Bond. (signed) S/Sgt. TED. JANIK.” “It is with great pleasure tha. I take this opportunity to thanl each and everyone of you for th( gift which you sent me. I know that all of you truly cherisl liberty and will do everything ii your power to keep the boys on the many fronts happy. (signed) Lester L. Luga. Sp (m) 1-C”. “I received your money ordei you sent me. I am thanking you very much for it. I sure can use it. (signed) JOE M. ARDELLA.” “Received your letter and check and wish to thank all the Verhovay members for their kind donation in remembering me. I know I have neglected my friends but after you have been in the Army for a while, writing letter really becomes a problem. Thanking you again, I am yours, (signed) Aviation Cadet Frankie Kantor.” * * * Louis Sera sends his thanks from Texas in Hungarian. He too appreciates the branch’s thoughtfulness. Let me remind you again that Sunday, December 19, is the date for our “Kiddie’s Christmas Party” at 333 W. North Ave. Bring all the Kiddies and we’ll do everything to see that they have a good time. * « * Our big Victory New Year’s Eve Dance Celebration will be held on December 31st, at 4240 W. Irving Park Road. Let’s all be there. Naturally, I want to remind you that Friday, December 3rd, is Election Day and will be the day that, we make our plans for the coming year. There was one very important decision, suggested, discussed and accepted at our November meeting. It was proposed and accepted that for the duration, members of Br. 164 will pay a special assessment of five cents a month. This fund will cover the expenses of Br. 164 in our undertakings to keep our boys in Service happy. Please understand that this special assessment is not compulsory, but the small sum of five cents a month will give us a bigger opportunity to keep up the morale of our soldier boys. Morale will vein the war and I know we will all be glad to sacrifice everything we have just to finish the war and get our loved ones home. So please pay your special assessment and have the satisfaction of knowing that you are in Br. 164. That Branch that has “Done it Again”. Just me, MARGARET STANGRET, Publicity Agent. 1427 So. Sawyer Ave. Chicago, 23, 111.---------------v--------------NOTICE Branch 14, Cleveland, O. Branch 14, Cleveland, Ohio, will hold its Eighteenth District Meeting at 2 P. M. on November 28th, at the Verhovay Home, 8637 Buckeye Road. At this meeting members who are entitled to dividends may have same by asking for it. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. Fraternally, Page 7 NOTICE All parents, brothers and sisters who have a member serving in the U. S. Armed Force«, are asked to send their address immediately to the Home Office. The Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association wants to remember Verhovay boys and girl« in the Service, for the Christmas and New Year season. Although the token of our remembrance will arrive to those overseas after the holiday season, it will nevertheless be appreciated by the boys and girls serving the U. S. Armed Forces abroad. Fraternally, JOHN BENCZE, < Supreme Secretary. ---------------v---------------NOTICE Br. 21, 142, 364, 514 Youngstown, Ohio There will be an important meeting of Branch 21, 142, 364 and 514, Youngstown, Ohio, on Sunday, December 5th, at 6 P. M. at the St. Stephen’s Church Auditorium. The Convention Delegates will report. After the meeting there will be refreshments and entertainment. All members of the four Branches in Youngstown «re urged to attend. Fraternally, FRANK BROGLEY, Secretary Branch 364. WE ISSUE INSURANCE LOUIS VASSY WITH A HEART WE PAY WHEN YOU ARE SICK OR INJURED How well do you know your War Bonds? Why does Uncle Sam want you to put money into War Bonds— ....to pay for equipping our fighting forces? .... to help keep prices down? .... to give you extra money after the war? y or A. Check all three! The money you lend in War Bonds works hard—for the government and you! It helps pay for victory, helps keep prices down. And it comes back with interest! If you put $3 into War Bonds, bow much do you get tack— ....$3.00? ___$3.50? .... $4-00? A. For every $3 you put into War Bonds ye* get $4 back when the bonds mature! And how those extra dollars mount up! Look at this: You buy a War Bond today at $18.75: In 10 years you get $25.00. You buy a War Bond today at $37.50. In 10 years you get $50.00. You buy a War Bond today at $75.00. In 10 years you get $100.00. How much money should you put into War Bonds— .... 10 percent of your pay? .... 12 percent? .... 15 percent? HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO I » PAY ENVELOPS / / A. Every loyal American ought to be putting / at least 10 percent of his pay into War Bonds. • And more if he can possibly do it. War • Bonds make good sense—for selfish reasons f as well as patriotic ones! Put every cent you can into War Bonds—and both you *\ and your country will benefit! If you are— Already setting aside 10 percent of your pay for War Bonds through the Pay-Roll Savings Plan—boost that 10 percent if you can. Working in a plant where the plan is installed but haven’t signed up yet—sign up tomorrow. Working in a plant where the Pay-Roll Savings Plan hasn’t been installed, talk to your union head, foreman, or plant manager—and see if it can’t be installed right away: The local bank will be glad to help: Unable to get in on the Pay-Roll Savings Plan for any reason, get to your local bank. They will be glad to help you start a plan of your own.
