Verhovayak Lapja, 1944 (27. évfolyam, 1-52. szám)
1944 / Verhovay Journal
Page 8 THE FERIET SEZ;« mammem It’s all over but the shouting —I mean Branch 429’s Annual Meeting! The large size of the neeting astonished even your Ferret, whose faith in humanity s degrees higher than it should }e. A clean, new sweep of officers may bolster up interest in social activities—the exception is the Branch Manager (“Why change horses in the middle of the stream?” sez one member: “The Democrats didn’t!”,). It’s a curious coincidence that the First and Tenth Presidents are pot of Hungarian descent. Lucas was number one and Malcolm MacLeod is number ten. It should set the keynote for other inglish speaking branches; let’s expand into other nationalities and groups, making VFIA grow into >ne of the largest fraternals in he country. Helping President MacLeod are Vice-President Julius M. Szalay: tecording Secretary Rose Horváth; Branch Manager Jolán Lucas; Comptroller Daniel Robb: Auditors Mary Kuritar and Ann Major; Publicity Agent, same old ’’erret. The Jubilee plans were the major portion of discussion. Ads rom branches and business firms ire creeping in slowly. A deadine date of January 4, 1945 was et for all ads as the booklet hould go to the printer shortly fter the first of the year. Aiding ne on the Ad Committee will be Marie Gallowich and Mary Ku■‘itar in editing the booklet and all suggestions should be given o these three. Ticket Committee headed by '’res. MacLeod as Chairman, in■ludes Daniel Robb, Andrew loonie and John Fisher. These ’our men will handle all fitances, sub-committees, etc., vith relation to admission tickets, unch tickets, raffle ticklets, :tc. Kitchen Committee is headed iy Mrs. Anna Horvath and Mrs. Mary Horvath—third member of his dependable trio, Mrs. Samuel Toth begged off due to just recuperating from illness and various operations (Mrs. Toth’s heart and soul will be with us, too!) Program Committee is headed by Marie Gallowich and Mary G Szalay, and they have entertaining surprises in store for all banquet guests. A Comedy force called “The Doctor’s Dilemma”, will have two patients, Ann Major and Gene Fisher; two nurses, Mary Kuritar and Rose Horvath; and the two Doctors are still surprises! A good many members still want the Mock Wedding which was such a, sensational surprise eight years ago. The difficulty lies in securing the services of blood — and—thunder males to play the parts of females—it only needs a week of rehearsal, so it’s not too late even yet! Lucas will still be the Minister, and some of the rest of the original cast were extremely funny—remember William G. Cseh as the Bride and Nicholas Horvath as the • flower girl in that ballet costume? Remember the fathers Steve Horvath with the shotgun andJack Bores and his jug of :orn? Remember diminutive Yoan Horvath in the tuxedo as he Groom, and bridesmaids Gene Fisher and Mary Kuritar and B y Mrs. Jolán Lucas IMlMIHtllMrilWIMBmiimi.ihri their lampshade hats? Anyone who considers himself or hefself as the epitome of Good Sportsmanship should apply for roles. All play rehearsals will be held the week after Christmas. Gypsy and American music will be furnished by Szilagyi and Berki who will have seven men, including saxophone and guitar players to make noise for the boogie-woogie stuff. Plans are going along much better than expected and a good crowd can make it the smashing success we hope. Advertising in all forms should spread the word around that Branch 429 of Dearborn, Michigan is putting on another of those scintillating affairs for which we have been noted in the past. A word regarding the attendance at the Annual Meeting. The little room which is the office of the District Manager was crammed to over-flowing with an enthusiastic crowd of fraternalists. Had five junior members —two Szalays, one MacLeod, one Fisher and one Lucas—who are j cutting their baby teeth on VFIA meetings. Who knows, maybe in fifteen years or so, some of these third generation youngsters will be making plans for a twentieth or twenty-fifth Jubilee, and we as proud parents will sit in the background giving suggestions, which from years of experience, will aid the kids in planning some outstanding affairs. Only five older members were present, making this a true example, of second generation youngsters planning the birthday party. Wrote up our newest juvenile, Patricia Ann Szalay at the meeting. Refreshments were served altho I admit it had got a bit warm after that long, tho interesting, meeting. Thanks to all you swell members —it shows you believe in the future of your branch and the future of the VFIA. It shows that even in times of war and too much defense work, you can find the time from necessary relaxation at home, to come to a branch meeting and plan a celebration which will be the keynote for future social activities. It shows 429-ers are the finest example of fraternalism in this neck of the woods—no unkind wrangling, or pulling of hairs; practically everyone said his nickel’s worth; the meeting was finally adjourned, reluctantly. Next meeting, due to the urgency of final planning, will be held on SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, at 3:00 P. M. SHARP. Please attend, all of you, and we’ll have some more fun. RE BRANCH MEMBERS: Sorry that our boys and one WAC won’t be able to attend our Jubilee, but war comes first with them. T/5 Helen Zaker is somewhere in New Guinea. Pvt. Joseph Toth is somewhere in Holland; Pvt. Albert Sara was home on furlough recently from his travels in Hawaii, Saipan, and points east; Marine Frank Rakoczy sent me a letter recently wanting addresses of branch mem bers—he was on an island in the Pacific; Sailor Julius Magyar wrote a long letter wanting news of home; Cpl. Adolph Kulcsár i Verhovay Journal FRONT! The night clerk of the hotel was surprised to see a batteredlooking person in his shirt sleeves come staggering up to the desk and to pause there a bit groggily. “What can I do for you?” inquired the clerk. “I’d like,” said the stranger laboriously, “to be ’seorted to that -room 202 on the secon’ floor.” “202?” repeated the clerk. He consulted the register. “Why, that room is occupied by Oscar J. Billings, of Toledo, Ohio, and it’s pretty late to be rousing a guest.” “I know that, well as you do,” stated the inebriated one. “Nevertheless and contrary notwithstanding, I desire to be shown to room 202 without any further con—conver—any further talk.” “Well, what’s your name, then?” and wife will be home for Christmas—he’s stationed in Florida. Joseph Kish of Flat Rock was discharged after an injury received in the invasion of Italy. Our newest member to enter the army is Mario Dherin, but 1 haven’t any news of him at present. Young Danny Baki has probably left for somewhere in the Pacific by this time. The marriage of Julia Rákosi to Blake Hogan was held on Wednesday, October 18 due to the fact that brother Steve was going overseas momentarily. Our good members Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rákosi now have only one son, Louis, left unmarried; Louis is leaving shortly for the army, by the way. “Im Oscar J. Billups of Toledo. I just fell out of the window.” SHOPPER: It’s so hard to find just what you want! CLERK: Yes, especially when you don’t know what it is. — People should marry their opposites. — Most people are convinced they did. Of course you know about the absentminded professor who heard himself knocking the ashes from his pipe and called: — Come in. Fashion note: There will be little change in men’s pockets this year. Old Lady—Little boy, why aren’t you in school instead of at this movie? Little Boy—Well, you see, lady, I’ve got the measles. A col&red porter in a hotel was asked why rich men usually gave smaller tips than poor men. “Well, suh” the porter answered, “the rich man don’t want nobody t’know he’s rich, and the po’ man don’t want nobody t’known he’s po’.” Doctor: “Why do you have BF7640 tattooed on your back?” Patient: “That isn’t tattoo. That’s where my wife hit me with the car while I was holding the garage door open.” Suitor: “Sir, I want your daughter for my wife.” Father: “Nothing doing. I wouldn’t trade. Andrew Boonie is back to our meeting again. Nice to see you, Andy. All you folks who looked forward to the Christmas Party this year have the opportunity to enjoy other parties next year. Because of Jubilee Plans, it was necessary to concentrate all efforts towards its success. The new President and his co-workers are already talking about a Valentine Party. * ❖ * * * BRANCHES: Please send all Greetings by January 4, 1945—if you wish them in our booklet___ NOTICE to all Verhovay members everywhere: You are cordially invited to attend Branch 429’s Tenth Anniversary Jubilee Banquet and Dance, to be held in the Verhovay Home, 8005 W. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich., on Sunday Evening, 6:30 P. M. sharp, January 20, 1945. Banquet and Dance admission $1.50: Dance alone, 75c. Please come, one and all, and have a good time. Happy New Year to all of you! “Mary,” said a lady to her maid, “I don’t like the looks of that man who called to see you last night.” “Well, well,” said Mary, “ain’t it funny, ma’am? He said the same about you.” Why is a candy sucker like a horse? Because the more you lick it the faster it goes. Why is a looking glass unlike a giddy girl? The one reflects without speaking, the other speaks without reflecting. Why i ■ manager like a dog lr‘i i tail? Bees u both ends meet. Chap1: a stirring sermon or ’): “And so all the liqu the nation should be throwh into the river.” Choir Leader: “The next selection by the choir will be “Shall We Gather at the River.” December 27, 1944 A boot failed to salute an I officer. The officer (merely the Exec.) stopped him and asked: “Do you know who I am?” “Nope, just got here myself,” replied the boot. “I am the Executive Officer of this station.” “That’s a helluva good job, Bud. Don’t louse it up.” Captain: “Have you cleaned the deck and polished the brass?” Sailor: “Yes, sir, and I’ve swept the horizon with my telescope.” “What are Waves?” “Sailors that serve in slips.” ’’Jones feels bad about having twins. He only wanted one child.” “Well, what did he expect? He married a telephone operator. They always give the wrong number.” Pvt.: “Do you shrink from kissing?” Gal.: “No, if I did I’d be nothing but skin and bones.” The Scotchmen invented the wrist watch because they hate to take anything out of their pockets. Pilot: Sir, the planes are as thick as peas. Officer: All right. Shell them. Definition of a Sissy: A man who would resign from a rationing board to join the commandos. The auto roared, pounded and then wheezed to a dead stop on a lonely road. “I wonder,” wondered the G. I., “what that knocking could have been?” “Could it be,” queried his blonde companion, “the knock of opportunity?” Wave: “I don’t mind you making love to me, but couldn’t you be a little more subtle?” G. I. Joe: “Subtle! On a sixhour pass?” — John claims that he is a self-made man. —- Really? What interrupted him? — I say, waiter, is this peach or apple pie? — Can’t you tell by the taste? — No. — Then what difference does it make? — I tell you, sir long hair does make a man look intelligent. — I disagree, as usual. My wife took one off my coat this morning, and I looked foolish. Two men left a movie theater, distaste showing in their faces. — Movies have certainly made a remarkable advance during the last few years, one remarked. — How’s that? — Well, first they were silent, then they got sound; and now this one smells. 6** WAR LOAN
