Verhovayak Lapja, 1953 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1953 / Verhovay Journal

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Verhovay Journal

November 18, 1954

BRANCH 15

— CHICAGO, ILL

By: Andrew Janovics, Vice-President

SENTINEL

AROUND THE TOWN

WITH

JOLIÉ

Joanne Dohos

McKeesport, Pa.

Our Holloween Masquerade Dance of October 31 was a success, and we thank all our guests for their kind participation. From reports received ‘at this writing, the people present enjoyed themselves thoroughly. We thank all those in costumes for helping add to the enjoyment of the evening. Thanks to all the workers who helped out in the kitchen, at the bars, at the doors, with the loud speaker system, with the decorations and in the wardrobe.

Congratulations to, the prize winners. Some of us wonder why the Martha Washington figure did not get a prize. However, it was the judges privilege to pick who they thought to be tops, and the Indian Princess was really vem' nice. The prizes were for 1st best costume, a travel alarm clock. 2nd best costume, a strand of beautiful pearls; 3rd best costume, a set of aluminum tumblers. For 1st and 2nd funniest costumes were a Parker Pen and a set of colored aluminum tumblers. In the best couple group the boy received a leather wallet and thé girl a gold plated lipstick container. A TV light went to the most original costume. Children’s prizes were a locket and bracelet set, a doll, a toy car worked by remote control and a chess game. All told, 12 prizes were given. There may have been a slight variation as to how these were given out, but the above list is how they were planned. I do hope everyone had a pleasant time.

Bowling: The tournament discussion brings both ays and nays. Some members like the idea of going to New York in May and others say No, it is TOO far. Which has the majority is as yet unknown, but from the looks of things at present it seems that at least a few teams will be representing Branch 15.

Now, I would like you (especially the young folks) to read a few words which is written by Joseph Kaszas, Jr., the publicity writer of our young people’s group:

‘'Verhovay, Branch 15, wishes to announce the formation of the Revelers. The Revelers are a special part of Branch 15 made up of Verhovay members between the ages of 16 to 30 whose main purpose is to promote greater interest in Verhovay as well as to have fun.

The Revelers regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Natural Knights Social Athletic Club, 5041 W. Diverse}’ Blvd. Since their inauguration last May the Revelers have had picnics, beach parties and various ether socials, each better than the last. They are having a hard times Party with music and refreshments, with everyone welcome on November 21. I suppose by the 'time this gets into print this party will be a thing of the past but I shall write about it next month. In December they plan a Christmas Party and in January a Tobbogganing Party. Remember, 16 to 30 agers (only members can be officers) if you’re a member of Verhovay come on around and bring a friend.”

Joseph Kaszas, Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Kaszas, for your fine article and may we have more

of the same. And now, fellow members, may I remind you of our Branch 15 Christmas Party for the children, which this year will be beid the third Sunday of Dec. the 20th (after the regular December Election Meeting). Bring the children so that they can receive their candy filled stocking. In parting, I wish to extend to you all a greeting for a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Your Health

From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny County Medical Society

Of overweight she had a dread,

She only nibbled crusts of bread;

I’m dieting, She weakly said.

She’d better eat, or she’ll be dead.

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Get-thin-quick diets, starvation or semi-starvation diets, and one-food or two-food diets are dangerous.

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They are ineffective in the long run, they deprive the body of essential minerals, vitamins and proteins, and decrease resistance to disease and infection.

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Because nutritional needs vary greatly in accordance with factors that include size, age, sex and occupation, a reducing diet has to be individualized.

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Too slow a weight loss is discouraging, and too rapid a weight loss/ Is dangerous.

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A reducing program should extend over many weeks or months, with the weekly weight loss not exceeding more than one or two pounds.

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All diets should contain items from each of the basic seven groups of food: green and yellow vegetables; oranges, tomatoes, grapefruit; potatoes and other vegetables and fi’uits; milk and milk products; meat, poultry, fish or eggs; bread find cereals; butter or fortified tnargarine.

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When a diet consists of less than 1,200 calories per day, vitamins and minerals in capsule form should be taken as supplemental aids.

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Reducing diets are safe and effective only when based on sound, scientific, medical knowledge and prescribed by a physician to meet the individual need of the patient.

DO YOU KNOW

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The average physician in private practice today writes 2,517 prescriptions a year, or one for every three patients.

There are almost four million persons in this country in some stage of alcoholism, according to the Yale Center of Alcohol Studies.

Quite a few years ago there appeared in this Journal news items emanating from the McKeesport disti-ict, covering the activities of the members of Branch 395. Your writer, fairly new in Verhovay life and in the experience of writing such a column as this, will attempt to set forth again items of interest to Verhovay members.

I fully realize that Branch 395 has not been socially functioning for several years, but I hope that we are about to emerge with a new era in branch life. It is my sad duty to report that as of December 1, 1953 Br. 395 will no longer exist by virtue of its merger with Branch 226. This merger action was not a hasty one, nor poorly thought out, but was brought on by the changing times. It was felt that the interest of the members of Verhovay in the McKeesport district could be served best by having the “second generation” join our parents in Branch 226. I am sure that, with our enthusiasm and •the guidance and wisdom of our elders, we shall again witness a rejuvenation of fraternal life in McKeesport.

Reminiscence, not business, was on the agenda for the final meeting of Branch 395. A fairly good group came to the Hungarian Social Club on Market Street on Wednesday night of November 4. Among them was National Auditor John Sabo, and I hasten to add that Mr. Sabo was not there in an official capacity, bűt came as another member of Branch 395. You recall that he was our first president some 20 years back.

I guess the 395ers certainly did have themselves a grand time when they were at their peak. Listening to the group at the meeting, I too felt the excitement of the bygone parties, picnics, dances and excursions to such cities as Cleveland, Washington and Detroit. I’m sure a great many of you remember with zest those oh-so-good times.

But wait! Things are starting to “cook” again, so get out your “gladrags” for we 395ers are planning a “kickoff” dinner-dance at the Vogue Terrace Saturday night, November 28, at 7:30 P. M. It’s more or less a farewell dinner to 395 and a big “Hi!” to our new life at 226. “Pinky” Goydan is in charge of reservations. Call her, and come get reacquainted. They say the more the merrier. LET’S MAKE IT SO!

Also, at the meeting we discussed the possibility of a group from McKeesport attending the Verhovay National Bowling Tournament in New York City next spring. We may not participate officially in the tournament, but you will know that we’ll be there-You may not be aware of it bub /the important annual election of officers will take place Sunday, December 13, at the Hungarian Social Club on Market Street. This meeting is EXCEPTIONALLY important this year because of the merger. By being there to vote, you can help materially to elect the best leaders for the new branch.

(Editor’s Note: This easy, interesting news article introduces Miss Joanne Dobos, new young contributor of McKeesport, Pa. Miss Dobos’ first

Verhovay Journal contribution bespeaks a rejuvenated publicity for the McKeesport Verhovayans and an impetus for recapturing the past social and fraternal glories of that Verhovay-conscious city. Miss Dobos has started the ball rolling for the new McKeesport Verhovay social and fraternal action.)

Shopping in Prague

U.S. News & World Report has published a “Memo from Prague”, which it describes as the first report by an American in nearly three years. The writer entered communist Czechoslovakia as a guest of the U.S. Ambassador.

Most of the memo deals with prices in Prague’s state-owned retail stores. The avarage industrial worker earns $114 a month. A pair of nylon stockings costs $13.50, and a pair of solid leather shoes for women run from $50 to $80. Sufficient good wool materials to make a man’s suit costs $420. Soap is $2.25 a cake and coffee $22 a pound. A soviet-made chocolate bar, the size of our nickel ones, commands 80 cents. Gasoline is sold at $4.50 a gallon.

Since this report was made, the government has announced price cuts on some foods and consumer g'oods. But that has not changed the situation materially.

It mey be wondered how the Czech people manag-e to live at all in these circumstances. The answer is ithat the government allows them sufficient low-cost foods, notably cabbage and cauliflower, to make subsistence possible.

Communism — which outlawscompetition and private operation and ownership of property alike — is supposed to bring the masses of people wonderful living standards. This little account of what the consumer face in Prague refutes that lie completely. By comparison, everything in one of our American retail stores, when the price is considered in the light of our incomes, is an unimaginable bargain. And American retailing is based firmly on the rock of private ownership in a free, competitive economy.

“Industrial News Review.”

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