Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
September 28, 1944---------------------------Verhovay Journal VERHOVAY SPORTSMEN of BRANCH 164 ---------------- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ----------------With all the History being made today all over the world, it is readily und*&stood why mail has been so light lately. Our boys have a big job to do and it isn’t very easy for them to spare the time to write those letters that we, at home, await so anxiously. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard from some of the boys but they can be assured that Branch 164 has not forgotten them. This year our Annual Card and Social Party must be bigger than ever. With so many more boys in Service since last Christmas our list has practically doubled. The proceeds from this party will finance the Christmas gifts from Branch 164 to our boys all over the world. Let me remind you again. The Chirstmas Benefit Card and Social Party for Our Boys in the Armed Forces given by Branch 164 will be held on Saturday, October 7, 1944 8 P. M. at the Rainbow Hall, 333 W. North Ave. The committee for this affair, headed by Mrs. Csonka, has gone all out to make October 7th, a night to be remembered. All we ask is your presence and we assure you a pleasant evening. I’ll be there to welcome all my old friends and will be pleased to meet and welcome any and all new faces. Remember, 333 W. North Ave., on October 7th for a fine evening > for a very good cause. FAMILY NEWS Wedding Bells rang out for A/S Frank Janik and Edith Weisenbacher. Frank is stationed in Pamp, Texas but was able to get home to Chicago for the ceremony on August 19th. Congratulations to the newlyweds and may they find happiness together. Just last month, a Stork Shower was given in honor of Mrs. John Kovács (that’s Barbara) and the baby-to-be. All the guests present were Verhovay members and among them I had a chance to talk to Marge Fodor, Marge Kunstadt, Mrs. Barna, Mrs, Andrew Kovács, Mrs. Korponya, Mrs. Redlich, Mrs. Csonka, Mrs. Margaret Kish, Mrs. Pfeiffer, Mrs. C. Plank and Mrs. Julia Feifar. Louise Janovics and Ollie Kunstadt were amongst those present but it looks as though Barbara beat them both. Nancy Judith weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces arrived to Mr. and Mrs. John Kovács on September 11, 1944. Bracnh 164 extends its welcome to the new baby and our heartiest congratulations to the pround parents. The new Janovics and Kunstadt heirs seem to be awaiting the next edition of our journal. A baby girl was born to Mrs. Damask during the last week in August. I’m sure the little baby will make her parents very happy and Branch 164 sends them all our best wishes. Let me remind the parents that it takes very little time and trouble to secure that Verhovay policy. Marge Toth, daughter-in-law of oúr Grand Ave. butcher, is on her way to New Mexico to join her hubby, John, who is stationed at a Bombardier School there. Here’s hoping you had a nice trip, Marge, and that you’ll write and tell me all about it. Branch 164 wishes to send its deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Samuel Sándor, Editorowner of the Chicago Magyar Tribune who passed away on August 28th, Although he was not a Verhovay member, his friendly co-operation helped all Chicago Verhovay Branches in their social and various activities. NEW MEMBERS Greetings to Mrs. Elizabeth Varga, the newest addition to our ladies group. It took a long time for her to sign but she is one of us now. Branch 164’s contribution to Chairman John Bencze’s 15th year Anniversary is eight senior and 17 junior members representing $18,000 insurance. We aim to please. Need I say more? (Editor’s remark: You don't need to but I am going to say more, and what I am going to say is good news for all boosters of Branch 164. Mr. Kunstadt is apparently the winner of the John Bencze anniversary contest. Unless last minute changes occur, he takes home the FIRST PRIZE!) SERVICE SIDE-LIGHTS Just got the news that PFC. Ernest Kunstadt is in North Africa and he got there in four days. In the short time he’s been there he has already made friends with a few French sailors via the Bar Route. Sailor Duke Soo has also left the States and is probably chasing the Japs by now. At a Hospital base in New Guinea is Sgt. Bozmansky. He’s recouperating and we all hope he’ll be all set to get back in the fight in a short time. Talk about travels. Frankie Kolovitz saw action in Africa and Italy. Now he is Somewhere in France ready to step into Germany. “Margie, in your next article, please tell the fellows I send my Hello and best wishes. I hope they are all well and I hope and pray that soon we may all be together again.” That’s just a few lines from Marvin Kunstadt away out there in the Pacific. Cpl. Guy Squeo, one of Marvin’s closest friends, is home on a vacation after 3M years service. Their life in Hawaii is not the worst but Marv is the only soldier in the barracks that has a sheet on his bed. I wonder how that man rates? I have a little correction to make on a statement in my last issue. Instead of being a Tailguner, Kenny Kovack has been training for the upper and lower turrets. Thanks for setting me straight, Kenny, and for that other information. Oh yes, Private, it’s Mrs. and has been for over five years. You’re too young to remember. Cpl. Louis Kollar is still in England and he claims he’s finally mastered the English money It wasn’t hard for him to become accustomed to the English way of doing things even though he doesn’t care for the beer over there. I know the rest of the boys are thinking of home but are kept too busy to write. To you folks at home I’d like to say, ’“ff you don’t write, you’re wrong.” SMILES BRIGHT LAD On the first day of school, the little boys took their seats and waited for the teacher to call out their names. The first one said his name was “Si.” ‘'No,” said the teacher. “You mustn't say ‘Si.’ Say, ‘Silas’.” The next one said that his name was “Tom.” “No,” said the teacher. “It’s ‘Thomas.’ And, now, little boy, what’s your name?” “Jackass,” said the bright lad. AN UNKIND “HUBBY” ’‘All women are not extravagant, John. Some of us can dress smartly on a sum that would keep a man looking shabby.” “How true, my dear! What you dress on keeps me looking shabby.” Page 5 Branch 164 is proud of the Citation received from the Treasury Department for work in connection with the 5th War Loan Drive and the Verhovay Hospital Train. A similar Citation was also presented to our Senior Secretary Kunstadt for his efforts. Keep up the good work and keep right on buying those War Bonds and Stamps. Our boys won’t let up until the job is done and we on the home front should do our best to keep them supplied with the things they need. Our treasurer will be on hand to take your dues, issue your War Bonds and great you at our October 7th Party. The Rainbow Hall at 333 W. North Ave. will hold many conveniences and surprises for you that night. I'd like to be surprised with a superduper crowd. Just me, MARGARET STANGRET Publicity Agent. 1427 So. Sawyer Ave., Chicago 23, III. Girl Already Aware of the Fact He: “I’m not feeling myself tonight.” She: “You’re telling me.” RAW RECRUIT A squad of recruits was being given bayonet exercises before a row of suspended dummies representing the enemy. ‘Now, men, all set!” commanded the drill sergeant, “Charge at will!” All plunged toward the dum-i mies with leveled bayonets, except one youngster. “Hey, sergeant,” he called out, “which one is Will?” TOO BAD “But how on earth did you come to get so completely intoxicated?” asked the magistrate. ‘T got in bad company, your Honor. You see, there were four of us. I had a bottle of whiskey —and the other three don’t touch the stuff.” a REPORT OF THE AUDITING COMMITTEE- MINUTES -taken at the thin} regular audit of 1944, by the Auditing Committee, at the Home Office of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, 345 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh 22, Pa., held from Sept. 11, 1944, to Sept. 23, 1944, inch Present are: Joseph Bumbulucz, chairman of the committee, Mrs. Jolán Lucas and Ernest Kunstadt. In the course of the audit we have found that all monthly dues, installments on loans, bond-interest payments and all other receipts were accurately deposited. "Wq have examined every item of receipts an d disbursements and we found them in perfect order. All our bonds kept in the safety vaults of the Mellon National bank have been found completely in order. Interests for the bonds and other investments have been received regularly, excepting those of the Niagara Falls Bridge Co., and the Thousand Island Bridge Outh., which do not pay at present, however it is our opinion that their ability to resume payments will soon improve. Not only interests but substantial payments on capital also have been received from the Verhovay Homes. The South Bend, Ind., and the Pittsburgh, Pa. Homes are especially to be commended in this respect. All assets, reported monthly by the Auditing Department of the Home Office in the official Journal, are in possession of the Association. ASSETS As of April 30, 1944 ___________________________________$6,266,844.21 As of August 31, 1944 __________________________________$6,467,164.64 Increase in the second four months of 1944 ----------------------$ 200,320.43 Increase from December 31, 1943 to August 31, 1944 --------$ 471,604.68 MEMBERSHIP April 30th, 1944 ---------------------------------------------------------— 50,913 August 31, 1944 __________________________________j.----------- 51,755 Increase in the second four months of 1944 ________________ 842 Increase from December 31,1943 to August 31, 1944 __________ 1,754 Membership certificates issued during the month of Septem ber, but dated as of August 1944, do not figure in this statement. We are convinced that the funds of the association are handled conscientiously and to the best interests of the organization. Pittsburgh, Pa., September 23, 1944. JOSEPH BUMBULUCZ JOLÁN LUCAS ERNEST KUNSTADT Chairman, Auditing Committee. Member, Auditing Committee. Member, Auditing Committee.