Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
Page 8 Dayton, O., Verhovayans Dedicate American Flag Verhovay Journal May 11, 1944 THE IRONY OF FAITH Sixty one years ago Miss Mary Sasseen, a school teacher, held the first Mother’s Day ceremony in the Henderson, Ky, schoolhouse, in the month of May. It was an unnoticed little celebration that was soon forgotten even by those who participated in it. And then, 18 years later, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis died in Philalelphia, leaving behind two daughters, Anna Jarvis, then 44, and her blind sister, seven years younger. A year later, in 1905 Anna thought first about commemorating the day her mother died. Two years later her idea began to spread over the country and In 1914 President Wilson signed the congressional resolution setting aside tne second Sunday of May as Mother's Day. By that time the idea has reached 43 countries and Miss Jarvis unceasingly corresponded with the leaders of clubs and societies in the interest of promoting the idea of celebrating Mother’s Day. Her motto was: “LIVE THIS DAY YOUR BEST DAY.” She spent the estate of her mother for the promotion of the Mother’s Day idea. The movement appealed not only to the people but also to the business men. Florists, postcard manufacturers were the first to catch on, but the rest followed fast. Even a barber could see the business opportunity and put up a big sign: ‘‘Get a shave and take a clean mug home to your mother.” The business exploitation grew and so did the bitterness of Miss Jarvis. She was only interested in the sentimental value of her idea and she abhorred the thought that it 1 hoitld become just another chance for business. The promotress turned into a fighter. More and more of her time was taken up by legal controversies, for she did not hesitate to sue those who attempted to profit by the popular recognition of motherly love. But, while she succeeded in putting over the idea of Mother’s Day, she failed to stop the exploitation of the same. She lost her case and her money dwindled, too. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The English Section is published the SECOND and LAST Thursday of every month, except when holidays intervene, and the Thursdays IMMEDIATELY preceding them are the final dates. Contributions intended for the May 25th issue should be in before or on May 18th. Address contribution te ENGLISH SECTION, VERHOVAY JOURNAL, 345 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH (22), PA. Contributions should be typewritten, if possible; but handwritten contributions are also acceptable. Typewritten Articles: Use one side of paper only, and double space. Contributors please confine articles to 1000 to 1200 words. Handwritten Articles: Make handwriting as legible as possible. A Florists Association offered her royalties on carnations sold for Mother’s Day, but she turned the offer down and became more and more embittered with the situation. To make a long story short, Miss Jarvis became a very poor and a very lonely woman. She lived in complete seclusion, with her blind sister. She admitted no visitors, and to all appearances her heart that was filled with such fervent love towards her mother had nothing but bitter anger left for her fellowmen. Impoverished and sick, at the age of 83, she left her home, and her blind sister behind, and made her way to the General Hospital and applied for admission. Some time later a policeman, who occasionally entered the home to see if the sister had everything she needed, found her dead. Miss Jarvis was later taken from the General Hospital to the Marshall SQuare Sanitarium where she still is kept alive by the money that the Florist Exchange, of all things, has contributed when hearing about her plight. The florists contributed almost $1600. The irony of fate! Here is a woman whose heart was filled by one of the loveliest sentiments that ever came to a human heart, and yet she became a woman of hate, anger and bitterness. She despised the money the florists made by exploiting Mother's Day, and here she is kept alive by the very same money. She cherished the memory of her mother, dead many years, and left her blind sister die alone. And Mother’s Day went the way of all spiritual holidays: it became a business—opportunity, a gold mine for those who could cash in on the love of sons and daughters towards their mothers. Perhaps, had she accepted the royalties offered to her, she would not be in a sanitarium today, and her heart would have remained free of all the bitterness that now makes her one of the loneliest women on earth. But she could not compromise, she was a fanatic, and her fanaticism prevented her from seeing and accepting the realities of life. April 30th, 1944 was a great day for the members of Branch 249, of Dayton, Ohio. All the Hungarian organizations were represented on this day at the flagdedication ceremonies that have been held by the Branch 249 in the St. Emery Hall- Mr. John Bencze, Supreme President, the Mayor of Dayton, 0-, and the chief justice of the city took part in the celebration that was a fitting expression of the loyalty of the Hungarian Americans and the Verhovay membership. Rev. Father D. Vojnich blessed the table and Rev. Andrew Harsanyi prayed for the continuance of the blessings symbolized by the Star Spangled Banner. The National Anthem was sung and Miss Mary Kelemen led the audience in saying the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mr. Bencze reminded the audience of how tear-filled their eyes were when, years ago, many members of the association, -upon visiting Hungary, first saw the redwhite-green colors of the Hungarian flag at the border of Hun gary. And then he reminded the audience how happily they all cried when upon their return they had their first glimpse, after many weeks, of the Statue of Liberty which symbolizes the freedom and liberty and brotherhood of Americans. The Mayor of Dayton spoke with sincere appreciation about the patriotism of American Hun garians and the Hon. Sherer, chief j istice, commended American Hungarians as law-abiding citizens whom he has never yet met in the courts of Dayton. Dr. J. Princze, Verhovay Director, Mr. Andrew Papp, President of Branch 249, and Mr. Michael Simo District Manager also delivered stirring addresses. Mr, Kelemen, Verhovay Director, who wrote a report on the celebration, sincerely praised the mem bers of the Committee who visited every businessmen with an invitation. He also mentioned with appreciation the other Hungarian organizations, churches and clubs of Dayton, 0., that were represented at this occasion and helped make it an eminent success. The dedication of the flag by the Verhovayans in Dayton, 0-, served as a testimonial to their loyalty to this country that has adopted them as its citizens. Dedicating the flag, the Verhovayans of Dayton also rededicated themselves to the task that lies before us until victory shall be won. 8. GUIDE SERVICE—Red Croat Recreation Worker Betty; Murphy, of Youngstown, Ohio, acts as a guide for an American Armf) Nurse and an officer at the Taj Mahal in India. She points out that/ the dome of the beautiful structure is undergoing repairs. FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Sol BARBER SOL SAYS: MR. GOEBBELS'PROPAGANDA LOST THE SAUCE FOR THE GANDER -BUV U.S. WAR BONDS^ BRIGHT FLASH/*th A YAWN AN£>|j A STRETCH, 2-YEAR-OlD JIMMIE WOOD AWAKENED PROM A SIX-MONTH NAP. A VICTIM OF ENCEPHALITIS (SLEEPING SICKNESS). JIMMIE RECOVERED AFTER , . HE WAS STARTLED 3V A PHOTO^ GRAPHER'S FLASH BULB. “By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you will become very happy; if you’ get a bad one you will become a philosopher—and that is good for every man." SOCRATES. To what age do most girls wish to attain ? Marri-age. Which is the strongest day of the seven? Sunday, because the others are week-days. What is the difference between a hill and a pill? A hill is hard to get up and a pill is hard to get down. Why is a gun like a jury? It goes off when discharged. Why is a baker like a beggar? He kneads bread. What is the difference between an old dime and a new penny? Nine cents. Why is the pig the most extraordinary animal in creation? Because you first kill him and then cure him. Why is a man who never bets as bad as a gambler? Because he is no bette». What is the difference between the admission to a dime museum and the admission to Sing-Sing? One is ten cents and the other is sentence-What is the difference between a husband and a jilted suitor? One kisses the missus and the other misses the kisses. Mind Your Manners! A man who has learned to share taxis in Washington went to Boston on business. He jumped into a cab with another passenger at Boston’s South station, having overheard the first fare give a destination close to his. He sat back with a cheery smile and, turning to the other passenger, said pleasantly, “My name’s Jennings." There was a long pause. “Mine," said the Bostonian coldly, ‘‘is not.” What About Pullman? Mrs. Jones—T don’t know what we’re going to do. Our washerwoman took two of our best towels when she Quit. Mrs. Smith—Which ones were they? Mrs. Jones—You know, the one marked Hotel York and the one YMCA. Tit for Tat Patient—I can’t say why but I get sort of a pain, I don’t know where. And it leaves me in a kind of—sort of—well, I don’t know. Doctor—Here's a prescriptioa for I don’t know what. Take it I don’t know how many times a day for I can’t tell how long, and you'll feel better I don’t know when.
