Verhovayak Lapja, 1945 (28. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1945 / Verhovay Journal
April 25, 1945 THE FERRET SEZ ........................................ bis : 0 y POST-WAR PLANNING „ , , , Mrs. Jolán Lucas Verhovay Journal With the end of the European war in sight, post-war planning is rapidly going forward in every direction. We all know that there is still a mighty battle to be fought in the Pacific, and co-operative efforts will need to be concentrated to bring this to a successful conclusion. However, hope is beginning to rise in the heart of the average man, and he is laying the foundation for future peace-time living. In Detroit, production methods are assuming a more normal outlook. Manufacturers in this city have always been just one step ahead of the rest of the nation in setting the key-note for the job which has to be done. When it was inevitable that the United States would be thrust into the holocaust of war, Detroiters keyed themselves up to the high tension of defense producing. A good job has gone forth from the Motor City in spite of strikes . . . those strikes which were ALSO part of post-war planning—i. e. to ease the working conditions of the average man. Now with certain wartime production restrictions re-iiiaFiiii'siiiiiaiiEiiiiiiiKiint. leased, a mighty effort is being made to *get the tools and machinery for normal manufacturing. Following the trend of the bigtime producers, it can be noted that countless little shops are also laying the groundwork for future business. In our little branch 429 alone, several good prospects loom high on the horizon, and since it has always been the policy of this writer to give a boost to deserving individuals and ideas, this would seem to be the proper time to bring to light the efforts of our members. “Electronically yoUrs” it says on the card of our member Joseph Greenwald. Greenwald and Son, Electrical Contractors at 2811 Academy, which is south of Michigan in West Dearborn, solicits commercial wiring and fixtures; also radio repairs will be made by calling Dearborn 6599 or Dearborn 8462. Joe wants to get his little shop started so that he will be his own boss in the future. Steve Horvath sold a beautiful home in Allen Park to lay the ANALYZING THE RESULTS OF THE CONTEST (Continued from Page 4) great fellow-members who have the courage and the fraternal spirit to work for the Verhovay at times, when everyone is overworked. Second generation well represented. It is a matter of constant discussion whether or not the American born members of the Verhovay will take to the Association with the same enthusiasm as the immigrant oldtimers did. Without trying to cast a reflection on the judgement of the older generation, we always believed that the second and third generation was grossly underestimated by most of the old people who judged them by their old-country standards, which have nothing to do with the efficiency and cooperation of which their younger descendants are capable. From close observation of the ways and thinking of American youth we came to the conclusion that, if' approached in the right way, their efforts, their sincere cooperation and their interest can be won for the cause of fraternalism. The results of this contest prove our contention. Four out of the thirteen winners of the contest are American-horn members of the Verhovay. And that isn’t all yet! Both leaders in the contest, the winners of the first and the second prize, are American-horn Branch managers. John Feedler, the winner of the first prize, Mrs. William Kohut, the winner of the second prize, Frank Wukovits, the winner of the 6th prize and John Balunek, the winner of the 12th prize, are the four American-born contestants who serve proof to the older generation, that the Verhovay will not pass away with them but will continue to grow through the efforts exerted by future generations which will always have an open heart for the appeal of fraternalism. We are closing this contest with the happy satisfaction that the Verhovay is going strong and that three generations will continue to cooperate in its activities. And as the Verhovay continues to grow, it will be enabled to do more and more for the benefit of the membership as well as for the nation. The Verhovay will be able to extend its fraternal activities and even more emphasis will be laid upon the fraternal aspects of our program in the future, than in the past. Insurance is our business and fraternalism is our program. As long as we work for the realization of our FRATERNAL PROGRAM, — our BUSINESS will be successful. foundation of what will be a neat little business in Ecorse. His plans include the selling of all the newest household applicances when they again come on the market. Added features will be radio and washing machine repairs, refrigeration service and installation. His shop is at 62 Visger Avenue and phone number is Atlantic 2198. If anyone thinks that post-war planning isn’t important, a talk with Steve will convince them that manufacturers are a far-sighted fraternity and are already lining up distributors and retailers. Daniel Robb is securing priorities for a building which will house his ever growing sheet-metal repair and replacement business. Dan repairs and makes parts for furnaces, ventilating systems, eave-troughs and other like projects. His present shop is at 10027 Tractor in Dearborn, and by calling Vinewood 1-6826 prompt service will be given. Women, too, are planning for the future. Irene MacLead, wife of our President, has a growing beauty shop business at 7018 W. Jefferson Avenue. By calling Vinewood 1-0521, the best in permanents, finger-waving or hair-triming will be available. Cpl. Adolph Kulcsár is doing his bit for Uncle Sam. However, his business is being kept up by his brother, Louis, and Venetian blinds and their installation are still available to those who call Oregon 6240, or write to 4935 Maple in Dearborn. When a service man believes sufficiently in the future of America to make an attempt at keeping up his business, then there is hope for Democracy. Michael and Mary Batyik in Maybee are both defense workers now, and their farm land is laying fallow, but just as soon as they can be released from their pressing duties of making tanks and airplanes, back they’ll go to nature again. Little old branch 429’s Journalists are also making plans. A couple of my youngsters highschool kids) have got together with me and will lend eager and willing help to realize a dream of the Old Ferret. Some time ago, one of these eager-eyed youngsters was thrilled to see her name in the V. Journal ... a poem she had written was IN PRINT. Working as a reporter on the school paper, she wondered why we couldn’t have our own branch newspaper; reporting local branch news, individual items of universal interest, and the furthering of my dream of FRATERNALISM. Spice such a little paper with the creative efforts of potential authors and poets; inject human interest stories and humorous bits from budding cartoonists; mail a copy to each and every member of the branch (including juveniles), and a closer interest in branch life could be realized. Since such a paper has been in this old mind for some time, all that was needed to lay a groundwork was having JUST ONE congenial soul to fire an ambitious being. Naturally, the paper has to be on a paying basis . . . that is, funds will have to be raised exclusive of the branch treasury. Primarily, the paper will be used for the interest of the branch as a whole, but expecting plenty of opposition from the more conservative groups, a plan to finance the project must be originated which will leave the editorial staff FREE to follow radical and unusual methods. Page 5 i Here is where some of our I business people can lend a land to start the ball rolling. Small ads, which at the beginning will cost a mere trifle, will enable the struggling staff to buy the necessary paper, stencils,, and stamps for the monthy mailing. The kids will work for nothing; the mere prospect of being even two-bit newspapermen -will suffice. One youngster may be able to secure the co-operation of a high-school teacher to run the stencils off on the mimeograph. Another youngster volunteered Jo see about printing at his s tool. Addressing, mailing, and gathering of news will be taken care of by these budding reporters. A FRATERNAL interest ca.i be AROUSED AND ENCOURAGED by urging the youngsters to practice helping each other, and passing on what they have learned about getting along with each other under any conditions which may prevail. Suppose this paper of ours makes good! Then suppose again, that other branches throughout the organization will do likewise! Branch papers could be exchanged, and new ideas conceived by reading of the activities in other cities. Then, too, interest in the workings of the VFIA could be urged on these impressionable minds of the VERY YOUNG generation and ambitious kids will strive to become community leaders like their elders.’ Boy, the enorm oils possibilities sets my blood boiling with renewed energy and hope. COME ON, KIDS, LET’S GET STARTED AND SHOW OUR ELDERS THAT WE, TOO, CAN DO THINGS! THE HOMESTEAD MERRY-GO-ROUND (Continued from Page 3) HOMESTEAD NEWS The John Shimko’s of Vondera Plan,, Munhall, are pleased with their new addition to the family — a new baby boy, Ronald Lee Shimko, born March 5th, a: the Homestead Hospital. Ronald Lee as was the case with his two brothers, Jackie and Jimmie, was presented with a new Verhovay Policy by his proud parents. Congratulations. A boy, their second child was bom to Sgt. and Mrs. Anthony Kratofil, Greenfield, Tuesday afternoon March 27th in the Homestead Hospital. Mrs. Kratofil is the former Helen Chizmar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chizmar. Congratulations! The death of Peter Rotz, Sr., Sunday, April 1st, was a terrible blow to all of us who knew and loved this old man. This pleasant Hungarian whose face was always wreathed in a smile, and who spoke cheerfully .with everyone writh whom he came into contact, could easily be referred to as “The Happy' Warrior1' . . . he was that . Mass was read for him at his beloved church, St. Elias Gr. Catholic Church, Homesteai1. on Wednesday morning April 4th, and he was laid away beneath the fresh, green sod at St. Elias Cemetery that same morning, with Rev. Valentine Orosz officiating. May God Rest His Soul In Peace. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Mary Rotz, two daughters, Mrs. Anna Goivash, and Mrs. Mgt. Simcho, and two sons, Jos. and Peter Rotz, Jr. THE PRESIDENT IS DEAD Our beloved President is now Far away in an eternal sleep, His eyes are closed,—he’ll never Waken from his slumber deep. Yet, before he went away— He left his job, well done, His life was filled with labour, And with love to everyone. Being stricken with paralysis He helped other victims, too, Celebrating his birthday with the “March of Dimes, to help them thru’ At the little white cottage, On that fatal afternoon, He parted with this old earth And left us, much too soon. He gave his life for his country, He loved it more than life, For its cause, he endured All discomfort, paiir and strife. The leadership of this great man With his life does not end, The memory of his honored name Will be remembered by foe and friend. He, too, sent his four sons To aid our great land’s cause, Until the day of victory comes They, too, will fight and never pause. He, too, fell as a casualty Under the earth to lie With other fallen soldiers, Dust unto dust . . .—BUT WHY? Emma Jene Evans, Branch 7, Pricedale, Pa.
