Verhovayak Lapja, 1947 (30. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1947 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 6 A Few Timely Reminders ■ - ' '' N - i ’ . ... . (Continued from page 5.) instances, do not immediately reply to the inquiries of the Home Office, causing much annoying delay in the payment of sick benefits. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP. One of the most important tasks of every branch-manager is the securing of new members. This year we arc engaged in a continuous campaign consisting of 12 monthly contests and the annual net-increase competition. Managers are grouped in 4 classes competing with one another on an equal footing. 12 cash-prizes will be awarded every month (3 in each of the four classes) and, in addition, 'Ll cash-prizes will be awarded at the end of the net-increase competition. Rules and conditions of this great drive .were published in detail in the last issue of the .Journal. Branch-managers who missed Ihat announcement are requested to write to the editor of the Journal who will be glad to furnish a copy of that issue. In view of the unusual conditions and prizes of this, combined contest, we are expecting a steadily increasing volume of applications for membership throughout, this year. In order that all applications may be speedily processed, arid annoying delays' avoided, branchmanagens and local organizers are requested to exercise special care in completing the applications. Please, observe, especially the following: For juvenile members not having attained the age of 5 and applying for more than $000.— insurance, the yellow applications (Form 113) are to be used in all instances. This form may be used for any .other type of Juvenile insurance, while the \fhite forms may be used only for $500.— or less non-medical insurance -or for any other type of insurance provided medical certificates are attached (excepting the Term applications). In other words, do "not use the white form for a $1,000.— non-medical insurance application, for such applications must be returned with the request that the proper form be usedl The class of certificates applied for and the month for which it is to be issued should be indicated in all instances. Every question appearing on the blank should be answered carefully by the manager. When medical examination is required, the applicant should b* instilleted to visit a Medical Doctor. It is suggested that every branch have a regular physician to whom all new members are sent for examination. Where this system is followed, the branch-manager is always in the position to call on the physician and inquire as to any pending applications that he may have forgotten to mail. He also can explain to the Doctor why it is important that every question be properly answered on the medical certificate. Much unnecessary correspondence and annoying delay can be delayed by following this procedure. Here, too, the* same situation prevails as was described above. Quite often we have hundreds of uncomplete applications before us. Every one of them has to be returned, most of them to the examining physician, with an explanatory letter. All this takes time which could be used for the issuing of new certificates. Whenever vj.‘ are swamped with such matters, the issuing of certificates suffers delay to the great discouragement of managers who, consistently submitting properly completed applications, cannot understand what causes these occasional and highly annoying lapses in the activities of the Home Office. In all such instances the Home Office gets the blame ... — „ Iiranch-news and contributions. In every issue of the Journal- we find a little notice indicating the date of the appearance of the next issue of the Journal and the closing date for that issue. Please, make sure BEFORE sending in your contribution that it will reach us in time. NEWS From The Field (Continued from page 5.) an excellent turkey-dinner and delectable pastries were served and enjoyed so much by the guests that Mrs. Horvath was unanimously voted “Queen of all Cooks” . . . The refreshments served, of course, contributed a great deal to the excellent mood prevailing throughout the evening. Councilman Bennis expressed his appreciation for having been invited to the enjoyable affair and extended his best wishes to the veterans of Braneh 216 and the Verhovay F. I. Association. Doctor Moritz, a former captain, himself a member of Branch 216, recalled ' war-time reminiscences and spoke warmly of Verhovay’s contributions to the war effort of the nation. In behalf of the veterans of Branch 216 he expressed their sincere appreciation for this banquet. The officers of the branch anj District extended, individually, their best wishes to the veterans. A highly successful flooVshow, a real “Don’t miss it, Walter V inchell!” affair, followed and, then, the “Jolly Vets Band” pened the dance that lasted far into the early morning hours. It was a well-rounded program, highly enjoyed by all and sundry. The officers of Branch 216 indeed did an excellent job in planning the program for this event v. i.ich will be long remembered by the meinbers and veterans of the Verhovay in Northampton. We join the officers and members of Branch 216 in extending a hearty welcome and our best wishes for a prosperous future to our veteran fellow-members! Verhovay Journal r JANUARY 8, 1947 War Hero Repays Educational Loan Readers of the Journal are well acquainted with 1st Lt. Daniel JÍ. Matto Jr., son of Daniel Matto Sr., manager of Branch 16, Star Junction, Pa., whose military career was referred to in several instances on the pages of the “Verhovay Epic”. Entering the army as a student at Pennsylvania State College, he graduated three years ago, was taken to the European theatre of war, took part in the great battles on the western front until he was captured by the Germans in December, 1944. ■ Following the armistice, he was liberated, returned home for a 3 months’ furlough and then returned to active duty serving since in Bridgeport, Conn. — He is one of the few officers retained by the army for permanent duty and has a -promising career ahead of him. His wife is the former Elizabeth Marshall from Richmond, Va. — All this had been reported in the Journal on previous occasions. However, what few of the fellowmembers know is that 1st. Lt. Matto was one of Verhovay’s own j students who was assisted in the completion of his higher education by educational loan grants. What it meant to him is described in his letter to the Supreme Secretary, from December 4, 1946. He wrote: . “Dear Mr. Revesz: Enclosed herewith is my check for four hundred dollars (400.—), as repayment for two eholarship loans of two hundred dollars ($200.—) each, which you so graciously extended to me on my whole life certificate. These loans aided, me tremendously as is attested by the fact that 1 received my Bachelor of Science degree from the Pennsylvania State College On August 15, 1943. Please; accept my heartfelt tl inks for your aid on my behalf. My faith and confidence in the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association is unbounded. Thanking you for your kindness and consideration, I remain Very sincerely yours, Daniel V. Mato -Jr., 1st Lt. Inf.” Most of the recipients of Verhovay educational loans consider it their moral obligation to repay them as soon as possible in order to clear the way for other deserving student-members of the Association who may wish to avail themselves of this privilege. Lt. Matto, however, displayed a -rare degree of conscientiousness in disc1 arging his obligation so soon after his return from the front. The members of the Verhovay certainly share the sentiments of our Supreme Secretary who wrote in his rtply.to Lt. Matto: “Please, accept the sincere thanks and appreciation of the Supreme Officers for repaying your scholarship loan, but, especially, for the spirit in which your letter was 'written. I do not have to mention that the Supreme Officers were more glad Your editor cannot always afford to notify the writer of belatedly arriving contributions that he has missed the dead-line.^ On the other hand, please do not believe that contributions must not be sent in before the closing date. In fact, we appreciate the early mailing of your material as it enables us to better plan the contents and make-up of the Journal. The English Journal appears on the second and last Wednesday of each month. Deadline is the Wednesday before publishing date. Those wishing to have their news items inserted in the Hungarian issue, should fake note of the fact that the Hungarian Journal appears on the' first and third Wednesday of- each month. Closing date for the Hungarian isue is on the Friday preceding the date of publication. However, material intended for the Hungarian Journal, should be in our hands not later than the 2nd and last Wednesday of each month. Your cooperation requested. The Supreme Officers of the Association and the employees of the Home Office are doing their very best to render efficient service to the officers and members of the branches. However, not even the best is enough if we do not get the cooperation from our fellowworkers in the field. Both the limitations of human energy and working time are to be considered. So please, observe the above listed suggestions which, actually, are intended tp ease your burdens. For if the business of the Association is conducted in an orderly manner it will greatly benefit the branch-managers who will find much more satisfaction in their work once all causes for annoyapee are eliminated. _ Again wishing ail officers of our Branches and all members of the Association a happy and prosperous New Year, we are * 0 Fraternally, THE HOME OFFICE OF THE VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. BUY SAVINGS BONDS to grant these loans in order to enable you to acquire the degree of Bachelor of Science and it is a great satisfaction to us to know that in your case the assistance was appreciated. The Home Office is very well informed about your military career in which your education will l j a great help. It gives the Supreme Officers a distinct pleasure to know that they were instrumental in your present as well as future achievements. It is hoped that you will re-, main as ardent a Verhovay member as you have been in the past. The spirit of your letter attests to the fact that this hope will not b a vain one. Wishing you great as well as every success in your military career, I remain cordially and fraternally yburs, COLOMAN REVESZ, Supreme Secretary.” GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE “JUST PEACE FOR HUNGARY!” MOVEMENT. The immediate goal of the “Just Peace For Hungary” movement launched by the American Hungarian Federation is the raising of a $100,000.— fund for the financing of appeals by the press and radio in behalf of the Hungarian nation. Members of the Verhovay have responded generously to the appeal for contributions, made by the American Hungarian Federation. In many instances substantial donations were received from old people who, though disabled and wihtout^ any income whatsoever, still felt that vtKhy want to do their share. Several weeks ago we received si letter from Mike Sabo, Vincennes, Ind., who wrote: “Don’t ask for more, as I am not working anymore and live on what is given to me. Still, 1 want to give something for this purpose. May we be successful in saving our native country from the wolves. May God help you!” A $5.00 donation was enclosed with the letter, a substantial contribution, indeed, from a man who is dependent on others for his daily needs. Yet, fellow-members Mike Sabo is only one of the many who support the American Hungarian Federation ’n this campaign. Branche», too, have joined the campaign. A fine example was given recently by Branch 40, Martins Ferry, O., where 12 fellowmembers, led by Manger Valentine Konyha, held a tea-party for the benefit of the “Just Peace For Hungary!” movement. Donating everything that was needed at this affair, they realized $45.20 to which Andrew Mathe, Alec Kovács, Stephen Balazs, Andrew Stefan, Frank Repas, John Gereb, Gabriel Nagy and George Toth added $1.— each and Mrs. Joseph Takacs and John Üveges 50 cents each, thus boosting the total to $54.20. Uf this amount $50.— was forwarded to the American Hungarian Federation while the balance, $4.20 was left with the branch which plans to hold another affair for this purpose during 1947.! Thanks to the members of Branch 40 for their generous contribution. We hope that many of the sister-branches will follow their fine example!
