Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)

1943-08-12 / 33. szám

August 12, 1943 Page 7 ALFRED FLORES Alfred Flores, member of Branch 8, Johnstown, Penna., is now serving in the U. S. Navy, stationed at Dearborn, Mich. •--------------v--------------­HONOR STUDENT GEORGE HERTZ George Hertz, 375 Johns­town Ave., Jersey City, N. J., has graduated from the Dickenson High School with the highest honors. He is a member of the Junior Order of Branch 449, Jersey City, N. J. Rings” know who will be shot next by the Nazi firing squads. They do not know why they will be shot but they know that names of all loyal Norwegians, or “Jössings,” are contained in lists of future vic­tims compiled by the Nazi terror­ists and their quisling jackals. _ AH of them, know that the day of liberation is not for them. They know that quisling and his storm troopers will shoot every man and every woman on the list when the United Nations invade Norway. Compare the deeds of these Nor­wegian patriots with your own war efforts and see if you can afford not to buy more War Bonds. WSS 741A V. S. Treasury Dept, BUY WAR BONDS Verhomyak Lapja FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By JOHN SABO Branch 395 McKeesport, Pennsylvania THE YOUNGER GENERATION AT THE COMING NATIONAL CONVENTION For the members of the younger generation September 13th wiil be a red-letter day. On that day, when the National Con­vention of our Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association convenes, some twenty-four young members will take their seats. On them will be trained some fifty-thousand pair of eyes. The reason for this interest is the fact that this Con­vention will serve as the proving ground for the younger generation. For years the younger members have waited for the chance to prove ■inwnwi—to their elders that they are ready to work to- Jolrn Sabo gether with them in the performance of all duties. The majority of the older members will welcome with open arms these twenty-four stalwart young leaders. They will hope to find in them capable leaders who will be needed now, and ir the future, to help run our organization. They know well that in such capable leaders lies the future well-being of our Association. They want to be certain that the organization will be in safe and proper hands. However, it is rather unfortunate that there probably will be a few delegates who will maintain that the younger generation is not now, and will not be for some time, teady to fulfill any of the requirements. They, no doubt, will base their decision on the point that these members are too young and are untried. To those delegates it must be pointed out that, tiist, it is not the intention of the members of the younger genera­tion to bring about any radical change; secondly, the twenty­­foui members come to the convention with an excellent background. They possess excellent educational qualifications and have years uf practical business experience. They, too, are interested in the welfare of our great Association and want to do everything possible to make it an even better one. The members of that Convention would be wise if some attempt w-uld be made to provide a few positions, somewhere within the organization, for various younger generation members. It would De possible that through these younger members the proper in­fluence could be spread throughout the country in an effort to em:st into our membership ranks those young people upon whom every sound insurance and fraternal organization must depend. While it is true that we do have our share of the young people in our Association, it is equally true that the surface has merely teen scratched. There is absolutely no reason why our fraternal organization could not be made as well-known to the young people as are other associations. If the older members would join hands with the younger members, the results obtained would well repay their efforts. Well knowing that the future welfare of the Association is at stake, the younger generation members serve notice that they will wmk hand in hand with the older members to provide the mem­bers of our great Association with the best possible legislation and the best-qualified governing body. It is the aim of the younger generation members to do such an excellent job at this Convention that in the future no one will question their ability and loyalty. They definitely do want to prove themselves and with tilt help of God, they will! YESTERDAY AND TODAY I’ve shut the door on yesterday Its sorrows and mistakes, I’ve locked within its gloomy walls, Past failures and heartaches. And now I throw the key away, To seek another room, And furnish it with hopes and smiles, And every springtime bloom. No thought shall enter this abode, That has a hint of pain, And envy, malice and distrust, Shall never entrance gain. I’ve shut the door on yesterday, And thrown the key away, Tomorrow holds no fear for me, Since I have found today. INTRODUCING WARRANT OFFICER ELMER 3. HALAS Branch 395 is proud of the fact that so many of its male members are now serving our country. Of these distinguished service men, Elmer J. Halas is one of the most honored. His military record is all the more remarkable because he is one of the men who came up the hard way. In 1933 Elmer Halas enlisted in the United States Army Air Coips and was stationed at Langley Field, Virginia. From 1933 till 1937 he served as a Private in the 36th Pursuit Squadron and the 96th Bombardment Squadron. After two years of civilian life, Elmer’s love for^the military life prompted him to reenlist in 1939. This time he was stationed wt the Allegheny County Airport, m Pittsburgh. Shortly after he *’us promoted to the rank of Sergeant, he was sent to Chanute Field, Illinois to attend the Linktrainer Instructors School. Upon completion of this course, Sergeant Halas became a Linktrainer Instructor and was transferred to Barksdale Field, Louisiana, where he pursued his new duties for five months. While here he was advanced to the rank of Staff Sergeant. In February, 1942, Hendricks Field, Sebring, Florida became his new home. Shortly after this transfer Elmer was promoted to Technical Sergeant, and tlx months later reached the highest grade in the enlisted ranks, (hat of Master Sergeant. During the early months of 1943 he pursued the duties of physical instructor. In April of this year Elmer left the ranks of .the non-com­missioned officers when the Board of Examiners promoted him to the grade of Warrant Officer. As such an officer Elmer rates a Galute from all non-commissioned men, and is addressed as “Mister”. At the present time he is serving in the capacity of Engineering-Link and Operations Officer. Rank by rank, Elmer was advanced because his superior officers recognized in him the abilities which one must possess to reach the position of an officer. Elmer Halas has always been a leader in the sports and social activities among Army Air Corps men. He coached the post basketball team to an undefeated season in 1943. He also served as president of the non-commissioned officers’ club in Florida, before his promotion. At one time he admitted to Eeveral Branch 395 members that the valuable experience he gained when he was president and treasurer of Branch 395, helped him considerably in his military administrative duties. With this in mind, it is with particular pi ide that we request all young Verhovay members to take notice of this fact and prepare them­­telves for future years by taking active part in the affairs of their Branches. { The day Elmer Halas was promoted to the grade of Warrant Officer no doubt was a very happy one for him. However it was not the happiest. The happiest day for him was the 24th day of February of this year, when he married Miss Dorothy Fay Cain, life-time resident of Lakewhales, Florida. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain H. B. Warner at the Post Chapel. Miss Cain had been employed as secretary to the Quartermaster Com­mander at Hendricks Field at the time of the marriage. When the time comes when men like Elmer Halas will return h-.me to civilian life, we know that with them they will bring the wisdom and the knowledge that has made our nation the greatest in the world. We bow in respect to Warrant Officer Elmer J. Halas and to other great men like him. j, I REVIEWING THE McKEESPORT NEWS Albert J. Jozik, who recently was honorably discharged from the United States Army, is seriously considering moving to St. Louis, Missouri or Los Angeles, California. He has been offered positions in these two cities and at the present time is pondering which would be the best move. Albert has temporarily side­tracked his own desires and ambitions with the decision that he would not resume his duties at our Verhovay Home Office until after the War is over. He feels that it is his duty to go int® some employment which supports entirely the war effort. t James Benedek was recently inducted into the Armed Forces of our Country. Jim’s induction brings to three, the number oi members in the Armed Forces from his home. We are proud of the fact that the Benedek family has given everyone of its sons FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Soil BARBER SOI SAYS: HITLER'S PLEA IS ABSgNT£S 60 TO WORK REGULARLY: DOCTOR" JOil K DRAWING OF 'JOE PAtpo//», AUTOGRAPHED BY HAM FISHER PRESENTED 1b MAC fiOTHBAUM, SPINAL MEKi INÖTTUt VlCTíM. BftOKÉ THE CRISIS ANO LÉD Ts RARI RECOVERY.'

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