Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. július-december (20. évfolyam, 27-53. szám)

1937-12-30 / 53. szám

PAGE «. December 30, 1937, VSrhovayohJgpja-­PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT “Chokey” over death of Hunter’s Pet-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ - --- » ............. -............... ■ ■ ---— ■ — --- ■— .......... ......... Time and Tide wait for no one A-........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... — ... , . ... — ,., , á Last week — just before Xmas — President Roose­velt wrote Vice-President Garner, accusing him — more in sorrow than in anger — of shooting “Bessie,” the pet deer of the Pennsylvania hunting camps. The letter, labeled “pri­vate, but not too confiden­tial,” was sent in connection with a dinner given Mr. Gar­ami his deer-hunting com­panions by Senator Joseph F. Guffy (D. Pa.) The letter: “I have read in the papers that tonight you and 24 members of the Senate are attending the funeral of my old friend Bessie. I knew her many years ago when I was hunting in Northern Pennsylvania. She was the pet of the camp and would always come w'hen you whistled and ate out of your hand. “I am sorry indeed, that Joe Guffey removed the tinkling little bell which was always worn around her neck. It makes me feel so chokey w'hen I think of her untimely demise that I do not think that I could attend the funeral services tonight, even if I had been invited. “I understand fully, of course, that this unfortunate hunting accident was not your fault — and I am glad, too, that if Bessie had to go, you shot her instead of whistling her up and cutting her throat with a knife. Dear Bessie probably never knew what hit her. “Under all the unfortunate circumstances attending her death, I hope, nevertheless, that all of you will enjoy the wake. As ever yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt NEITHER DOES THE McKeesport branch 395—WE KEEP MARCH­ING FORWARD STEPHEN SZEKELY ARRIVES IN NEW YORK Stephen Szekely, promin­ent Hungarian film producer and his wife Irene Agai, mo­tion picture star, and Endre de Toth, assistant producer, arrived in New York on the Cunard White Star Liner “Aquitania” on December 21st. Their purpose for visiting the United States is in the interest of exchange of mo­tion pictures between Holly­wood producers and the Hungarian motion picture industry. SECRETARY OF LABOR PERKINS, reports that 570,000 workers lost their jobs in Novem­ber. ‘We have just begun to fight,” has become the gen­eral slogan of the McKees­port Branch 395 of the Ver­­hovay Fraternal Insurance Association. At the time of its organization in 1934, this Branch was fully unaware of the fact that it would be play­ing a leading role in the ac­tivities of this National Or­ganization. We have as­sumed that covetous and lighly-prized position of all the Branches of this Associa­tion. But, we cannot be con­tented, we cannot be satis­fied, for our ambitions are very definite and worthwhile. It is for this reason that we can honestly say, “We have just begun to fight!” In this column I have en­deavored to convey to you the opinions of the Officers of Branch 395 for the 1938 term. I personally inter­viewed these distinguished members, and received from each ideas from which we can all benefit. Mr. Julius Lenart, President, favored us with the following comments. “Our election of our 1938 officers was too one-sided. It is my opinion that we can ac­complish more if we have opposi­tion. Looking back over the re­cords of our 1937 term, I find that our outstanding achievement was the promotion of social activi­ties. There is no other Branch in the entire organization that can surpass our record. Also, I think that the two outstanding members of this past year were Mr. William Ferency, and Mr. John Sabo, Jr. For all-around work and team-play it would be very hard to find persons who could match up with these two prominent members. This year I shall devote some of my time to the improvement of our parlia­mentary procedures. Also, I have ever in my mind the building up of this Branch, through the ac­quisition of more members. And don’t forget, I am in the race for a free trip to Budapest, and hope to be one of the lucky ones.” Miss Ethel Halas, the newly­­elected Vice-President of the or­ganization responded with the fol­lowing. “I am satisfied with the election of our 1938 officers; and as for myself I want to state that I will work with heart and soul for the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association. Our mem­bership can and will be increased through the furtherance of our social program. We are now go ing forward. There is no obsta­cle too great for us to overcome Your election to the office of the Publicity Director was h notable step for this Branch. The bene­fits and the prestige that we will derive through your holding of this office will be too many to enumerate.” The Recording Secretary, Miss Elizabeth Kanysik contributed the follov'ing: “Although we have enjoyed a great year, and have brought our social activities up to standard, we must pay particular attention to the need for more co-operation and more enthusiasm from all the members. I am very much pleased with the increase in in our membership, and feel that we are on our way to a very suc­cessful year.” Mr. Alex Goydan, our efficient Secretary, co-operates with us at all times. “I am very grateful for my re-election to the office which I have held for three sea­sons. My efforst will again be devoted toward the increase of not only our membership, but also our income. I know for a fact that we will have a very success­ful year, but will also mention that we will need your full sup­port to promote successful affairs. The Mardi Gras Dance which we held in November was, in my es­timation, the outstanding affair of the season. Through this dance, we were able to sign up more new members for our Branch. I would be thrilled if I could win one of the free trips to Budapest, for as you already know, I am one of the participants in this contest.” After considerable thought, our newly-elected Treasurer, Mr. Wil­liam Ferency, k.lidly obliged me with some very interesting news. “I realize that I am stepping into a very important position, and sometimes wonder if I can do the work as capably as my predeces­sor, Mr. Alex Goydan. We will be confronted with some very de­licate problems, this year. For one thing, I believe, that at the present time we are at the cross­roads of our organization life. We must continue our progress. In this City of McKeesport, it is a well-known fact that many clubs a>re being patterned after ours. Every possible attempt is being made to thwart our programs, and curtail our activities. If we are to secure larger quarters for our Clubrooms. There is no doubt in my mind that our present quar­ters, although bright and cheer­ful, are inadequate for such an organziation as ours. One step in the direction of solving these problems would be for the forma­tion of a Committee of four or five active members to promote new ideas and new programs, so that we could eliminate the peri­ods of inactivity which we have every now and then. Then too, at all times, I shall be aware of the need for more money for our Branch.” Mr. Elmer Halas, our Auditor, for the 1938 year gives us some valuable advice. “Our 1938 Ad­ministration will have a success­ful year, but only if all our mem­bers put their shoulders to the wheel and co-operate 100%. One regrettable fact for the 1937 year was that most of the work was done by a few active mem­bers. This year I would like to see more enthusiasm and more willingness than has been dis­played thus far. As for the out­standing feature of the 1937 sea­son, I cast my vote for the huge increase in our membership.” Mr. Steve Poliak, also an Audi­tor for the 1938 term states: “I do not care to make any comments on our past year, as I have not been a member of this Branch very long. I will say, though, that I am whole-heartedly satis­fied with the outcome of the elec­tions.” v Mr. Joseph Pfefferkorn, our Sick Visitor conveys the follow­ing message. “Our promotion of dances produced social enter­tainment of a high caliber. With a little more co-operation from all the members we should get some­where.” Miss Margaret Ferency, also our Sick Visitor comments: “An increase in our membership has resulted from our encouragement of social activities. Our out­standing affairs were the Third Annual Anniversary Dance held in April, and the Mardi Gras Dance held in November. Let us all devote our time to efforts to secure larger Clubrooms.” Miss Margaret Biro, Publicity Director of the McKeesport Branch could not be reached for an interview, but I feel that I can say this for her. “Miss Biro will do her utmost to capably ful­fill the duties of the office to which she was elected. Know­ing her to be a very willing and energetic worker, I am grateful to say that we will co-operate with one another 100% in the fulfill­ment of our duties.” I hope this column may prove an important source of valuable information to all concerned, for if it does, then I will feel that it has been worthwhile. John Sabo, Jr. Publicity Director •-------o------­BRANCH 395 ELECTION RESULTS The McKeesport Branch No. 395 of the Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Associa­tion recently held their elec­tion for the officers of the 1938 term. The large turn­out of members at this meet­ing signified the interest in the elections. Dr. William Vislay was unanimously elected to the newly-created position of this Branch, Honorary Presi­dent. The Election Committe, in charge of the Election, an­nounces the following offi» cers for the new year. President, Mr. Julius Le­nart; Vice-President, Miss Ethel Halas; Recording Se­cretary, Miss Elizabeth Kanysik; Correspondence Secretary, Mr. Alex Goydan; Treasurer, Mr. William Fe­rency; Auditors: Mr. Elmer Halas and Mr. Steve Pollafr; Publicity Directors: Miss Margaret Biro and Mr. John Sabo, Jr.; Custodians: Mr. William Ferency and Miss Elizabeth Kanysik. Mr. Lenart and Mr. Goy­dan were the only re-elected officials, the others being newly-elected. We hope that all these of­ficers devote their time and efforts to the building up of a GREAT BRANCH for this FAIR CITY OF McKEES­­PORT, and wish them all the success in the world. We are certain the members will heartily approve their elec­tion, and will give their full support to them. We also wish to express our thanks to the members of the Election Committee; for the fine work in the com­piling of the results of the elections. We thank you, Miss Margaret Dudash, and Mr. Frank Toth’. John Sabo, Jr. Publicity Director Are you changing your Address ? If so, please see to it thai your new address is listed with the officers of your branch so you may receive your Verhovay Journal regularly. AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALE OTHER BRANCHES Branch No.395 of McKeesport, Pa. has decided to put into effect, a new policy. We have opened a Publicity Department. It will be the duty of this department to bring to a front, news of any importance, through which' we all may benefit. If some of the other Branches of this Great National Organization would follow this policy, we believe it would create a greater and better understanding among all the Branches. Therefore, we ask the Secre­taries of each and every Branch to act as soon as possible and follow suit. If you think this to be a good idea, we wish you would communicate with our Publicity Depart­ment. Please address all mail to Mr. John Sabo, Jr., Pub­licity Director, 432 Olive Street, McKeesport, Pa. JOHN SABO, Jr. Publicity Director

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