Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
August 31, 1944 Verhovay Journal Page 3 VERHOVAYSPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164Gyulay Kamenar Wedding CHICAGO, ILLINOIS My thanks go to the management of Branch 164 for not holding a meeting in the month of August. Although the attendance was light we enjoyed conversing in our meeting hall with all formalities laid aside. Personally, I believe, these informal gatherings bring more results than do those dry meetings where we must watch every step we make and every word we speak. Our September meeting is just a few days before Labor Day so there won’t be much business on that day either. There will be no meeting in October but all official business will be taken care of October 7th at our Card and Entertainment Party. Please do not call at our meeting hall Friday, October 6th, but be sure to be there the next day, Saturday, October 7th, with all the friends you can gather. The list of new members of our organization in July was very light. Branch 36 of Detroit took the lead with 19 members followThe Ferret Sez (Continued from Page 2) ' good bit to all road-traffic, and we are back to civilization again. Bay City is the next objective, ' as no trip north is ever considered complete without spend' ing the last day, or last few hours, on that wonderous . beach in the State Park on Saginaw Bay. Luke, with his fly-rod, fooled around in the lagoon, where he met the same congenial soul who remembered him from four years ago. The lady-lifeguard was a novelty, and Larry’s manly charms and friendly disposition, introduced us to a swell gal who took us out in the Life- Boat to ride the crests of the long swells of the Bay. About the time our stomachs began to think our throats were cut, an unanimous vote was agreed on—’’Frankenmuth Dinner and hurry.” The place is still there, still feeding the tourist population: ‘‘Zehnder’s Famous Frankenmuth Chicken Dinners— seating capacity 450, serving annually 120,000 dinners and using 40,000 chickens—Tourists Welcome”. That meant us. The kids were over-whelmed at the size of the joint, and were speechless, for once,, at the size of the meals. Since we hadn’t eaten since noon, eight bells left a gaping hole in our insides to be filled, and “Boy,” sez Skipper, “this is the place to fill the cavern.” The dinners were still gigantic as remembered—the center-pieces this time were long-stemmed, golden marigolds and colorful asters. Topk us a couple of hours and seven bucks to fill the yawning cavities, and then the last lap for home. Kids fell asleep shortly, like healthy animals, after a full day of fun and frivolity. Had music on the car radio all the way home as neither one of us wanted to get out of the mood of our week’s vacation. Two parched throats were refreshed in South Dearborn and at last at midnight, the familiar sight of .“Home, Sweet Home.” Sez Luke, “Good old Carson street—there is no place like home, and running water and cold beer in the refrigerator and my favorite easy chair.” — FINIS — ed by Branch 164 with 9 new members. Perhaps, and I hope, some of our go-getters have held there business for the month of August which happens to be the Anniversary month of our President, Mr. Bencze. Our secretary’s report shows 15 Juvenile and nine senior members for August which, by no means, is a bad month of work. Our Senior membership lacks only four or five members to pass the 500 mark and we all hope, before our October 7th event arrives, we pass the half-thousand mark. I’m happy to announce the arrival of a young lady belonging to Sailor Duke Soo and his wife, Helen. By a coincidence, Duke was present at his second baby’s birth by obtaining his first leave from Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Mrs. Kruchtn, former Irene Exner, gave birth to a baby girl on the 13th of August. Branch 164 wishes to extend their heartiest wishes to these brand new babies and also to congratulate their proud parents. Still, there is no report from Louise Janovics, Barbara Kovack, Sis Exner, or Ollie Kunstadt. We did hear the announcement of a wedding that took place this week at the Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago. Joe Sabo, the confirmed batchelor took a wife who is none other than Edna Weiser, on August 1st. To the newlyweds go the best wishes of Branch 164 with our sincere hopes for a rosy future. It is good news to hear that Elsie Risko is well on the Road to recovery after a recent operation at the Grant Hospital. Here’s hoping we see you up and around again in the near future. Another on our sick list is Marge (Blondie) Fodor who is convalescing on a farm under strict medical attention. Get well soon, Blondie, as the Bowling season starts soon. I’m informed that Emma Kovack has undergone a minor operation at the Mother Cabrini Hospital and is on her way to complete recovery. Best Wishes from Branch 164. Bertha Sabik, mother of Sonny, Nancy and Judy, all members of Branch 164, sent a very interesting letter. They now make thejr home on a farm in Vesper, Wisconsin. The children’s uncle and our “Little” Stevie Risko, tailgunner somewhere in France, has bought them a little pony which they ride like a couple of Indians. The same letter tells us that member Betty Taylor has spent her vacation helping with the form work. Andy Risko, Sr., and his wife are making their permanent home on the same farm and I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Branch 164 will open a sub-branch on the Sabik Farm in Wisconsin. Marge Fodor, the former deluxe lady bowler of Branch 164, moved early this spring to 3940 N. Ashland Ave., where she manages an up-to-date Beauty Parlor. It’s not customary to make commercial wiite-ups in our Journal and I don’t intend to do so but I just wonder why O.K. received a free permanent and the mere publicity agent was overlooked. It is with deep regret I learned of the death of the son of our Editor, Reverend Rettmann. Branch 164 send their deepest Sympathy. ARMY, NAVY, and MARINES Bernard Kapitar responded to the Army call early in August and at present is stationed at East Lansing, Michigan. I have a letter in my hand from Kenny Kovack from Las Vegas, Nevada, telling all about the exciting training he’s getting to be a gunner on a B-17. A few furlougs made the past month interesting. It took a bit of detective work to find out that Pvt. Arthur Irocky came in for a 15 day visit from California. Another visitor was Sailor Duke Soo who spent the price of three phone calls not only to say Hello but to announce the arrival of his daughter. After 20 months of schooling in exactly 10 different Army camps, PFC Ernest Kunstadt received his wings as an Advanced Radio Operator and Mechanic. He spent four days at home with his wife and family. As these words leave the press Ernie has followed his 164 buddies to the battlefields of the world. Chief ijgtty Officer Henry Can, a member of the crew of one of our Aircraft Carriers, came in to visit his ailing mother and to say a prayer at his father’s grave who gave bis soul back to his Creator during Henry’s absence. Branch 164, through our Senior Secretary, has expressed our sympathy to Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Tott, also members of Branch 164. I have spoken to many sailor and soldier wives and mothers whose loved ones are in the midst of battle and there is one encouraging prayer amongst us. We believe our husbands, also mother’s sons, will all come back to us in the very near future, feeling and looking their best. Our sincere daily prayers go for them and we are certain that their welcome will be grand and glorious. Before I close my article I must remind you again that we all must meet Saturday, October 7th at the Rainbow Hall, 333 W. North Ave. As per last year and the year before, the proceeds of our party will not only cover the Christmas presents of our boys but we will try and send out many gifts to soldiers and sailors who have never had any connection with Verhovay F. I. A. Please remember that my lines are not intended to beg but I do sincerely believe it is our patriotic duty to give even if it hurts. Our boys give their best for us. Let’s show them that we appreciate it. I don’t intend to use my column for personnal messages but I will tell my good friend Jolán Lucas, way up there in the Auto city, that I’ll be one of the six who will represent Branch 164 at their Jubilee Celebration early next year. I shall be looking forward to meeting you again and if Tony is home from France by then, the reservations will be increased. Just today I recevied my first letter in weeks from my darling in France. He was unable to write sooner as moving with the Army from one country to another leaves very little spare time. I had to stop typing for MR. AND MRS. EDWARD J. KAMENAR This picture was taken on the first of July, 1944, when Miss Helen Elizabeth Gyulay was given into marriage by her father, Mr. Alexander Gyulay, Supreme Organizer of the Verhovay F. I. A., to Mr. Edward J. Kamenar, in Van Nuys, California. The Gyulays celebrated their silverwedding anniversary on the same day. FRANK J. SCHWARTZ On August 4tli Frank J. Schwartz received his pilot wings and was commissioned a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps at La Junta Army Air Field, La Junta, Colorado. Lt. Schwartz is 21 years old and a member of Branch 366 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz belongs to Branch 14 in Cleveland. After an eight day leave spent in Cleveland, Lt. Schwartz reported to Laughlin Field in Del Rio, Texas, for further training as pilot of a B-26 Martin Marauder Bomber. FRANK J. SCHWARTZ a few minutes to reread his letter. Letters from my dear husband are my most prized possessions. Feeling the way I do about letters, what do you suppose a letter from home means to the boys away. Keep this slogan before you. “IF YOU DON’T WRITE, YOU’RE WRONG.” We are all looking forward to a speedy and complete Victory but that day is not here yet Keep on buying those War Bonds and Stamps as each Bond and Stamp brings our boys home sooner and safer. Just me, MARGARET STANGRET 1427 So. Sawyer Ave, Chicago 23, 111. Publicity Agent. PFC. JOHN C. KENDER is a member of Branch 356, of Detroit, Mich. He joined the armed forces in January, 1943, and at present is attached to the 8th Air Force, stationed somewhere in England. He is the son of Mrs. John Kender, nee Kosa, also a member of Branch 356. WHERE THE FUEL GOES A HEAVY, BOMBER cruising! at aspeed of 250 m.p.h.' may* use*’200 gallons of gasoline in one hour.
