Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
September i 4,1944------------------------Ve ________________________ A POEM BY PAI L KII1V. S. 1-C. A very fine piece of poetry came to us from our well-known fellow-member, Paul Kun, Seaman First Class on the battleship, U.S.S. Essex. Its fine humor is surpassed only by the dramatic conclusion of the poem in the last line which with a single stroke reveals the tragic suspense under which our soldiers, sailors, marines and flyers live. We thank Paul Kun, S. 1/C for his contribution to our Journal. We are proud to present it to the Verhovay family. U.S.S. ESSEX. Lament of a Sailor aboard the Essex! or “BEATING YOUR GUMS AGAIN, MATE?” or “THOSE NAVY LINE BLUES”. 26 July 1944 Page 3 It started on that fateful day, way back in ’forty-two. "Twas the date of my enlistment—brother, I ain’t kiddin’ you. I had visions of a bright career in Naval life sublime — But dreams of mine were shattered when I met that “Navy Line”. I lined up when I took the oath and lined up on the train, I formed in line to take my shots and never felt the pain. For chow, for movies, everything! I formed in line, but quick! and in due time, not very long, I mastered every trick. Oh yes, the stores where on can buy some soap or Pogey-bait. You sioeat it out there hours — the proprietor is late! And if you’re in the need of shoes, or clothes upon your back, Go down and wake the storekeeper — most likely in his sack! Waiting for the storekeeper is an awful misery, Twenty-five days in the month they’re holding inventory! And when they do open their doors, it’s consolation small — The stock is near exhausted; you can’t buy a thing at all. At first I was the timid type; I always lined up last, But friends of mine had wised me up; they told me “Line up fast”. This “Line up fast” soon proved as bad as being last, you see; for, two-three hundred “pals of mine would drag in front of me! Each and every morning on the notes of Reveille, The ‘Head’ is jammed with sailors: (yes, I’m sure you follow me!) The morning mess (tndy a mess), would really be quite fine ■— If we had a little music 'twould be “La Conga” Line! The bleating notes of sick call finds two-thousand sailors there, Waiting for an asp’rin or a cure for falling hair. When “Gedunk” shop is open there’s a ten-degree port list. (let’s see, there’s a few more things 1 do believe I’ve missed.) Written: by: And when the good ship pulls into port for liberty, There’s ninety-thousand sailors there, all out upon a spree. Movies, coke-joints, booze-joints, dance-halls — lines are 16 deep, You wonder; “is it worth the strain”, back to the ship you creep. Well I’ll have to knock this off, chow call is blowing soon, Yes, I know it’s only nine; I’ll get my chow by noon! Yeah, those visions of a bright career in Naval life sublime Were really torn and battered when I met that Navy Line. To sum things up, I’m wondering, It’s not just Navy scenes; It happens to the soldiers and the coast guards and Marines. Here’s something I would like to know; you answer it there, Mate When we die do we form in line outside the Pearly Gate? PAUL KUN Sl/c 725-13-28 U.S.S. Essex SEES SAW, FREE PAW! 65 YR-OLD WOODSMAN, TOM MCGRATH, BURIED UNDER A HUGE TREE-TRUNK FOUND A SAW NEARBY AKID PATIENTLY SAWED HIS WAY To FREEDOM. FAMOUS CLOSE SHAVES By Barber Sol FIZZ FLIGHT SAVES PLIGHT! a MERRY MAKER SPILLED CHAMPAGNE on A Poorly wired ‘Mike" prior to KAVIER CUGATS GRASPING IT, SAVED HIM FROM ELECTROCUTION. THE LIQUID CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT AND WARNED KAVIER / >'// ßy GUM! CAPT. COURTNEY FOUND A STICK OF CHEWING GUM WHICH ENABLED HIM TO SUPPRESS A COUGH WHILE UNDING GEN, CLARKE'S PARTY IN ALGERIA, ENSURED SUCCESS OF THE VITAL AND DANGEROUS MISSION/ BARBER SOL SAYS'> be your own block buster HIT THE AKIS WITH A CLUSTER Buy BONUS IN BUNCHES the Balkans (through Focsani), endangering the independent statehood of all the Balkan nations. With Russian predominance established West of the main range of the Carpathian Mountains, over Transylvania, the Central-Valley of the Danube, up to the Alps and to the Adriatic Sea becomes also an easy prey of the Soviets. This advantage probably accounts for Russian generosity in her dealings with Rumania. Acceptance by the Anglo-Saxon Great Powers of the above-said barter, would constitute a major political mistake, committed in obvious contradiction to basic principles proclaimed by them, endangering the future peace before it’s conclusion. * * * The only satisfactory and equitable solution of the Transylvanian problem is: the reconstitution of Transylvania as an independent state. All the races, living in Transylvania, would gladly accept this solution. At the same time, within Transylvanian unity, the traditional autonomy of the three Transylvanian nations: Rumanians, Hungarians (including the Székelys) and Saxons should also be secured by international obligations and guarantees. Transylvania then should become an independent member of a reorganized Danubian Federation, large enough to assure a livelihood, progress and security to all concerned. There is no other constructive or unbiassed solution for this most intricate Central- European problem. BUY r. s. WAR BONDS TRANSYLVANIA (Continued from Page 6) the North-East toward Szatmar). Her strategic role is of paramount importance for the defense of Central-Europe and the Balkans. The defense of Southern-Europe depends in the West on Bohemia, the Sudeten-Mountains guarding it against German invosion, and on Transylvania in the East against attack by Russia. Three Russian campaigns in the XIXth century against Turkey have proven, that the Galati-gap between the mouth of the Danube and the Carpathians cannot be sofely used for the conquest of the Balkans, as long as Transylvania is not subjected to Russia. Not alone Budapest, but Belgrade, Salonika and the Dardanelles, are all protected by Transylvania. In the possession of Russiandominated Rumania, Transyl» vania becomes the guardian of the Russian route of invasion to NOT A JOINER The treasury department, income tax division, received the following letter from a lady: “I have received your application blank, but as I already belong to more organizations than I really should, I must decline at this time to. join your income tax.” •—v—■ Wiseacre—I’ll tell you, the kind of traffic we have nowadays, these improved roads ought to be built forty feet wide. Wisecracker—It wouldn’t make much difference for the trucks and buses would then expend to thirty-eight feet. MOBILE UNIT A census enumerator approached a lounging Negro dandy. He asked and learned the man’s name, age, place of residence; then inquired, “What’s your business?” The answer came superciliously. “I owns a hand laundry, I does.” “Where is it located?" “Dar she comes now!” , GUESSING Little Mary: “I’ll bet you can’t guess what sister said about you just before you came in?” George: “I haven’t a single idea, Mary.” Little Mary: “Oh, you guessed it the very first time.” WHAT TO DO WHEN SEASICK “Oh! captain,” said a lady on a liner, “my husband is peculiarly subject to seasickness. Could you suggest what he should do in a case of an attack?” “It isn’t necessary, madam," said the captain. “He’ll do it." VACATIONING Patron: “May I have some stationery?” Hotel Clerk (haughtily): “Are you a guest of the house?” Patron: “Heck, no! I’m paying twenty dollars a day.” GUESS Anna: “I’m so glad you like it, dear, Mother says chicken salad and strawberry tarts are the only things I make correctly.” Alford; “Which is this, darling?"
