Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)

1944 / Verhovay Journal

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Verhovay Journal

Journal of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Ass’n

OFFICE OF PUBLICATION

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PUBLISHED SEMY MONTHLY BY THE Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association

Managing Editor: JOHN BENCZE Editor: COLOMAN REVESZ

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Post-War Planning

for Our Childr en

At this critical period in world history, when our thoughts are concentrated upon bringing the global war to an early end, we' have little time to give any thought to the future of our children.

Many fathers have gone into the Armed Forces, leaving behind a son or daughter. Mothers have gone into defense work, hoping to speed the victory in order to bring their husbands home that much sooner. The children are left to themselves during several hours of the day. They have to amuse themselves as best they can; some even have to prepare their meals while mother is at work.

We are all engaged, in working to end the war as soon as possible; this is our great aim today. But what about tomorrow? What kind of a world will be give our children? Will it be the kind of world they should have, or a place that will be so different that we can not even visualize it today? Will the world of tomororw be a safe, sound place to live in, or will the peace we are fighting for now, be just a temporary ceasing of arms — to be taken up again when our children have reached their manhood and womanhood? Surely, this is not the kind of world we want for our children. We can bring about the peace for them, but perhaps we will not make the world for them; for when the time comes they will step in and make their own world. We can act as guides, educated by the many experiences, pleasant and unpleasant, through which we are going today. These experiences should be used to show our children the difference between right and wrong living — to live as righteous human beings and to avoid the wrong paths that lead nowhere and bring much unhappiness in the end. We can not hope for much in our children if we do not instill within their consciousness the realization that every human being has the right to live, work and study according to this desires and unhampered by the laws of any dictator.

If we teach our children now how to live courageously in a chaotic world, we will be doing them a great service and need not fear for their future. We must teach them how to be pioneers, blaze a trail for themselves in the post-war world. For it will take much courage and vision, plus imagination, for our children to grow up in the postwar world. There will be so many new things added to our old life — perhaps our old life will be entirely abandoned and a new set of rules 1'or living will be laid out for us to follow.

We can not even visualize the many changes that will take place when we have won the peace. Some would have us think it will be a very scientific world when men and women will not work, but will merely press buttons to accomplish the many things that need to be done with the hands today. Will this ever be possible — and what benefit will the human race get out of allday idleness day in and day out, doing nothing but pushing buttons?

Of course, the above are impossibilities today. We do not look forward to this kind of postwar world with enthusiasm. For a button-pressing era does not sound very exciting or adventurous. As human beings we have the instinct to go out and explore the unknown places and to do things for ourselves: On the other hand, it would take a great mind to invent the buttonpushing system and make it work. But after that, what? We would have no need to use our mind and hands any longer. And this is certainly not what we of today, want for our children tomorrow.

A child is inquisitive, for this is the way he is born. He has great imagination and the presistent habit of wanting to seek and find answers to many things that puzzle him. The busy parent tries to help his youngsters by placing in their hands various books that will help answer the many questions that puzzle them. Parents should see to it that their children have the best books available to help them in their daily studies. Right now, it is difficult for parents to devote as much time as formerly to the welfare of their children, so books are the answer. It is a healthy habit for children to acquire early in life, for it broadens their mental outlook, helps them to find their place in life and to work out their little problems in a world filled with hate, bitterness and strife.

Parents must plan now for the higher education of their children

in the future to come, when they will be ready to enter the college or university of their choice, and where they will receive the best education that money can purchase. There is plenty of money today, but will there be enough of it tomorrow? The parent of vision will plan and lay aside cash now for his children’s education tomorrow. One way to do this is to purchase War Bonds that will mature in ten years. Another way in which to assure the children’s education is to invest in life insurance. A 20-year endowment certificate is convenient für the parents and will serve to pay for the education when the child is ready for it.

War-brides are numerous today, and many of these wives become happy mothers in due course of time. It is the economical thing to invest in a 20-year endowment as soon as possible after the child comes. What a relief for the husband and father, who is serving on the fighting front, to know that whatever happens in the future his child’s education will be taken care of — that he need not worry about his son or daughter being deprived of a higher education due to financial shortages in his household.

Right now is the time to plan for our children in the post-war world. Now, when money is available and we have the opportunities to invest it in War Bonds and life insurance. For we all want our children to have the many advantages that will be possible in the world of tomorrow. Tomorrow’s world belongs to our children, who will be the men and women with vision and courage to carry on and work for a future much better and brighter for the next generation who will see an era when there will be no more wars to slaughter their sons.

We all want peace; let us hasten that peace by doing all we can to- help toward that end. When peace comes, when we have laid aside the implements of war, we can give our children the education they must have in order to fit them for the positions they should have in a post-war world.-----------------v—--------------NOTICE

Branches 338, 416 — Warren, O.

All members of Branches 338 and 416, Warren, Ohio, please try to pay your dues from the first of the month to the twentieth. Many of the members pay their dues on the last day of the month and then we can’t send them in to the Home Office for the report has already been sent in.

Some members are behind two or three months in their dues, due to the fact that they always pay at the end of the month instead of at the beginning. All members, please try and pay your dues on time and this will not only help us, but it will be better for you, also. Dues can be paid any week day from four until eight P. M.

Thank you.

Fraternally,

Sec. IRENE BOKONE, 805 Dana Street, Warren, Ohio. -----------v-----------Bill—Did your wife have you on the carpet for getting in so late last night?

Jack—Well, it may have been the carpet she had me on, but it seemed more like a red-hot stove to me!

Verhovay Journal

March 10, 1944

George Washington Never Lied

They tell me that George Washington Back in the 1700’s had never lied;

If he were living in the 1900’s Would he have ever lied?

If the verdict of a broken window Depended upon what he replied,

In order to save himself and comrades,

Would he have ever lied?

When on a winter’s day a snowball And a tall hat would collide,

When accused of this childish prank,

Would he have ever lied?

He grew up to be our first president;

Praises came from far and wide,

Telling of his courage and honesty,

For he had never lied.

Long ago when the cherry tree fell,

Clutching his hatchet at his side He found it easier to tell the truth,

For he had never lied.

He held the famous Bunker Hill,

With his fighting comrades at his side;

A true comrade and president Was the man who never lied.

If we would pattern our life after his,

And by the world we would be tried,

We’d find ourself safe in his footsteps;

For George Washington never lied.

—Emma Jene Evans, Age 14, Pricedale, Penna.

DO YOU MEASURE UP?

Now is a good time to address a word to the individual whose principal motive in buying bonds is the attainment of future financial security and a regular income from interest payments on the bonds. The trouble with this type of bond buyer is that when further purchases become inconvenient and no longer fit his “investment program,” he tends to keep his pocket buttoned. He claims that he has done his share. The time is long past for this line of thinking.

Bonds today must be bought by individuals in prodigious quantities. Patriotism, not personal profit, should compel their purchase. .As a matter of fact,

if we mean what we say in glowing tributes to freedom and our profesesd willingness to make sacrifices to win the war, we should be glad to buy bonds regardless of interest enticements.

Unless bond buying, in the last analysis, is wholly dictated by the urge to cast our lot so far as possible with the men at the front, we can lay no claim to being patriotic. Real patriots care not a whit for personal

security or profit when their

nation is in peril.

Buy bonds for the sake of

your country — and forget yourself. If you do this, you can justly call yourself a true

American.

I PRAY FOR YOU

At night when I kneel to pray, —

Your name is foremost in my thought;

I pray that God be with you always,

Uphold you whate’er be your lot;

And when the sun shines bright again,

We’ll have the victory for which you fought.

All thru the day while I’m about my tasks,

Your name I utter in silent prayer;

I pray that God enfold you,

Protect you in whate’er you may dare;

And that I will see you when once more

Thru the dark clouds the sky grows fair.

In prayer you are never forgotten,

No matter where you may go or be;

Never forget you are under His care;

Put your faith in Him trustingly;

And remember as I await your return

I pray for you constantly, unceasingly.

—Margaret, “Chris” Bara, Branch 66, New Castle, Penna.