Verhovayak Lapja, 1952 (35. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1952 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 8 Verhov ay POWER CITY NEWS SPRINGDALE, PA. AND VICINITY by Edward A. Mattie Branch 296 Journal October 15, 1952. THE ARMY AND I Branch 21 By PFC. STEVE MISLAY Youngstown, Ohio For the first time in the history of Branch 296, an attempt is being made to organize a Verhovay Bowling League. The league is a ten-pin league and is open to both beneficial and social members. The first night of bowling took place at Borasso Lanes, Springdale, on Friday October 3rd. Eleven members were present at this first practice session. But this number is hardly enough to keep such a league going. If the spirit and enthusiasm of the eleven bowlers could be imbued into about fifteen more members, the league could not help but be a success. Those who bowled on the opening night were: Nick Koricich, Edward Mattie, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wesoloski, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen üveges, Mrs. James McPherson, Mildred Bodnar, • Madeline Bailey, Mrs. Louis Wislie and Anna Marie Fintor. NEW MEMBERS On November 29, Saturday, an installation program will be held for these persons who became members in 1952. On this date the annual supper for members in good standing will also be held. An orchestra will be on hand, so make it a point to attend this affair. MEETINGS During the last few months of the year, and with the annual elections taking place in the very near future, it’s important more than ever that the members realize the importance of attending the regular branch meetings. The meetings are held every SECOND SUNDAY of each month at 4:00 P. M. at the Verhovay Home. BIRTHDAYS Birthday greetings for the month of October are due to Louis Antal,, Sr., James Balku, John P. Balia, William Blizman, Mrs. Gabriel Bodick, Anna Marie Fintor, Mrs. Joseph Fintor, Joseph Hegedűs, Vendel Koosz, John Lodi, Mrs. Paul Pastierik, Claire Pfeiffer, Paul Sabo, Samuel Toth, Steve Üveges, Jr., Mrs. Paul Van Tine, William H. Willard and Julius Zimmerman. LADIES’ AUXILIARY The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Branch 296 started their monthly bingo parties in September. The parties are held the last Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P. M. until further notice. MISCELLANEOUS The members of Branch 296 extend their deepest sympathies to Mrs. Stephen Hegedűs and family on the death of Mrs. Hegedűs’ mother who passed away recently. * # * After motoring to Detroit and Canada, -Mr. and Mrs. Steve Üveges and daughter Irene spent a week end with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wesoloski and son at the Luck Penny Cottage near Erie . . . Robert finally had the cast removed from his leg, although the leg still is not completely healed. . . . Joseph Bodnar is a patient at the Angelus Hospital in Pittsburgh... Mary Dee Dolansky celebrated her 12th birthday on Sept. 29 .. .Richard Bodnar was discharged from the Army and is now making his home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bodnar in Glassmere . . . Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Balash, Sr. celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on October 5 . . . Mr. and Mrs. James McPherson also celebrated their anniversary last month . . . Larry Balash celebrated his first birthday this month . . . Little Neil Bodick fractured his arm last week . . . Mrs. Helen Dudzinski has moved into her new apartment in Normantown (Glassmere) Her friends wish her lots of luck and happiness in her new place.-----------'S ----------Juvenile Member DEBORAH ANN STEPIEN When the Apai Studio took this picture of little Deborah Ann Stepien —who knows their cute subject may become a favorite model some day. Anyway Deborah Ann is a Verhovay member of a Verhovay family. Her mother, her grandmother Mrs. Patrick Pone and her great-grandmother Mrs. Alexander Papp are all members of Branch 13, Trenton. New Yersey. The late Alexander Papp was a charter member of Branch 59, Scalp Level, Pennsylvania. The Juvenile Order of Verhovay, here exemplified by Deborah Ann Stepien, has a salient role in the future of our Association.-----------Sk*---------------LETTER RECEIVED FROM VERHOVAY SCHOLARSHIP LOAN BENEFICIARY Recently we were pleasantly surprised by a letter of very kind tenor sent to us by the recipient of a Verhovay scholarship loan. In her gracious message Miss Ildikó de Papp informs us that she is now “an instructor in the Department of English at Valparaiso University, a coeducational Lutheran institution.” Indeed the flawless English of Miss de Papp’s letter does of itself point to her professional specialty. The youthful instructor goes on to say that it was the Verhovay loan which made possible the completion of her college education, and she expresses her deep gratitude. Our readers will recall Miss de Papp’s series on her scholastic life contributed while she was attending college. We also are happy for Miss de Papp’s success. We are glad that in small measure we contributed to it. Nowadays a soldier, immediately upon completion of his basic training, awaits with silent anticipation hoping against hope that when the first sergeant barks out the soldier’s overseas assignment, it will be to Europe instead of the Far East, and Korea. But thru some minor technicality, only one out of ten are fortunate enough to receive duty on the wonderful continent of Europe. Well, being of the less fortunates, I found myself abroad a troop ship with about 2,000 others of Uncle Sam’s finest watching the San Francisco skyline yfade away. And with the ringing of the tune, “So long, It’s Been Nice to Know You,” played by the Army band, still in my ears, we set saiLfor Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun. The Army really believes in the morale factor of music, because every time you turn around there is a band blaring away some snappy march music. Even upon arrival in Yokohoma they had a band gayly sounding off with something like, “If We Knew You Were Coming We’d of Baked a Cake.” At last I found myself in the mystic Far East. The one outstanding trait or characteristic I learned about the Japanese people is their ability to laugh at almost any and everything. A fine example of this 'was an incident rather grim and amusing- at the same time. It’s the policy of the Army and Air Force to transport civilian personnel to and from the various agricultural regions of Japan. This one day the Air Force loaded about thirty farm workers into one of their huge1 transport planes. Due to the continuous air freight traffic, this particular plane’s side door was taken off, and when the workers herded aboard they were warned to stay away from the open door way. After they were in flight for about two hours the crewmen up front heard a loud commotion from the rear of the plane. Upon investigating they found out that one of the Japanese, while gazing out of the plane, accidently fell out. The others were sitting around and laughing and roaring like mad—because the poor devil fell out without his parachute! That is the strangest sense of humor I’ve pver encountered! of language, customs and traditions between the Japanese and the Americans, ycu will find the people very kind and obliging. Take the case when a cab driver pulled out of a side street and found himself snarled up in a traffic jam with a Army truck convoy. One exasperated MP, after ten minutes of trying to untangle the mess, sternly ordered the cab driver to “get that thing off the road!” The frightened driver quickly and politely obliged by backing his cab on to the side walk and right thru a shop keeper’s front display window. Speaking of cabs and cab drivers, a favorite stunt of the GI’s in Japan is to stand on a crowded and congested street corner to watch the people desperately try to hail a passing cab. These prima-donnas of the cobbled highway pay no heed to the frantic would-be commuters. They just merrily roil along. But whenever a GI hails a cab, two or three of them come out of nowhere screeching to a halt. They’re wellj aware of the lucrative tip that is generally earned by carrying GI’s around. Well, the stunt is to hail one of the cabs, and when it stops open the door and motion for the many waiting people to pile inside. By the time the driver is aware of the situation he has a car load of gibbering customers directing him on his way. Next time we meet I will relate some more of the incidents I have encountered in the employ of Uncle Sam. SMILES HIGHER RANK ^Connoisseur: “I have a Sargent painting in my home.” Friend: “That’s nothing I have a general housecleaning in mine.” HE DID “Did you see the stork that brought me, Daddy.” “Well, son, I saw his bill.” Although there are many barriers THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSN. announce with profound sorrow the death of MARTIN VERES ACKNOWLEDGED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION, the faithful President of Branch No. 234, Alpha, N. J., on September 9, 1952. The Board of Directors, paving- final tribute to the memory of our Achnowledged Fellow Member, convey on%| behalf of the membership of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association, their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.
