Verhovayak Lapja, 1955 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1955 / Verhovay Journal
PAGE 2 Chicago — Transportation Center Verhovay Journal February 16, 1055 MASCOT Bv District Mgr. Frank T. Kajdi Branch 50 Chicago, Illinois There are certain spots on the globe that were meant by destiny to occupy key positions no matter what the change in civilization or the new twists in man’s developments 'with their'' attendant results on his habits. One of them is Chicago. Come what may, Chicago will always remain the transportation hub of the continent. Just as in the days of the primitive Indian, when it was the fabled stopping off place for red-skinned war parties traveling the Great l akes, or later, when it became the camping- ground for the early explorers and missionaries, so today it is familiar to travelers everywhere. Chicago can thank its long held preeminence as convention and trade show center of the country to the fact that it can be reached by more persons from more sections of the United States and at lower per capita cost or loss average time in travel 'than any other community. This holds true no matter what form of transportation is used. Situated at the bottom of Lake Michigan in the richest section of the Mississippi Valley and within a few hundred miles of both the nation’s center of population as well as its geographical center. Chicago occupies a strategic location unparalleled anywhere. Other thriving focal cities on other sectors of the earth may claim to be the spots around which all else revolves, like Paris with its radii reaching out to all parts of Europe, Shanghai or Singapore with their important positions in the Asiatic network, or Cairo with its influence on Northern Africa, but Chicago overshadows them all. At the very heart of the richest, most progressive and fastest production nation of all time it has no peers. There’s no wonder, therefore,.that the Chicago Convention Bureau makes a major talking point in selling its city’s attractions to added millions yearly of its easy accessibility. More great railroads start or ter. minate i n Chicago than any other one point. In fact one of the Bureau’s boasts is that while 22 leading lines The U.S. Information Agency, in cooperation with CARE, has developed a plan to increase the flow of Americans books to peoples overseas Through a nationwide public campaign. Americans now have an opportunity to help millions of people around the world learn more about American life, thought and culture by joining in this campaign. A portable library of outstanding flexible-covered books has been selected to form "An American Bookshelf” to be distributed by CARE to schools, libraries, reading rooms and other institutions or to individuals in foreign countries. Each collection of 99 volumes is contained in a folding case which, when opened, serves as a set of shelves. Every effort has been made to include books covering a broad scope of subject matter that wouid serve to give the fullest possible information about American life, customs and thinking. There are volume.; on history ,political science, philosorun famous “name” trains into or out of Chicago, none of them runs through Chicago. It is the great transfer point for travelers in alt directions. Though their ultimate destinations ■ may be elsewhere, travelers usually in their stopping off periods in Chicago take enough time out to see the city for itself. How many new friends this may make for Chicago is reflected in the I fact that every 44 second a railroad train arrives in cr departs from Chicago, a total of 1,500 trains a day. In aviation it’s the same. The heaviest volume of passengers of any spot on the aviation map clear through the three major Chicago airports. Eleven air lines, including the heavily traveled Trans-Canada system, are operated by the Pan- American and other transoceanic systems and brought to Chicago, many by direct non-stop routes. Arrivals in Chicago by privato automobile or public, interstate bus lines also. account for millions of out-of-tovners monthly. It has been estimated that almost half of the delegates participating in the many conventions held in Chicago come in -their own cars, and usually accompanied by members of their families. This condition is well substantiated by the sizeable number of “foreign” cars that can be seen any day in Chicago's many downtown parking lots. Bus users reach Chicago over SO regional or national lines. The largest bus terminal in the country has been erected in the Chicago Loop to care for this heavy traffic. And just as it thrives on the business brought to it by land or through the air, so Chicago also receives many of its transients by water. While smallest in importance and limited to summer months because cf weather conditions on the Great Lakes, maritime travel to Chicago via steamers, operating from such points as Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit, is something that can not be discounted. When Chicagoans insist that all roads lead to their Windy City they can back it up with the facts. About the only way you can ‘miss Chicago is to stay at home. phy biography, education and the arts, science and technology, literature covering anthologies, poetry and fiction, as well as reference books such as a dictionary and an atlas. “An American Bookshelf” costs $.30. a price much lower than if the books were purchased singly in bookshops. The sets are being- sold only for overseas distribution. Name of the donor and recipient will ^ be inscribed on a book plate accompanying each set if desired. CARE, which distributes privatelysponsored American supplies to people in countries around the world, is undertaking the task of handling the orders and making distribution to the book collection. Oiders lot isets accompanied by payment at $30 per set should be addressed to CARE, 660 First Avenue, New York, IP, N.Y. Purchasers a*e asked to designate recipient libraries, schools, 'Other groups and individuals, but, CARE is prepared t; place undei-ignated sets to institutions which need them. On Sunday, December 12, 1954 the Chicago Southside Verhovay Branch No. 50 held its annual meeting. At this meeting it was expressed that the officers had achieved such outstanding success that they deserved to be unanimously reelected. After a unanimous approval by the members and acceptance by the officers, the following results were recorded: President: Frank Tinich Vice President: Joseph Rohaly Treasurer: John Matanyi Secretary: Bernard Piszar Controller: Alexander Korodi Trustees: Joseph Faykuse. Jr. Albert Baranyi At this annual meeting, by popular vote, it was decided that for the coming year 1955, the monthly meetings will be held at a new location, on the second Friday of the month. TO THE DEAR READERS OF OUR MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: I am sorry to report that the good Mrs. Andrew Janovics, who used to write this column, has relegated the task to yours tiuly the branch manager. She found it necessary to do / so because of a great change in her schedule since she went fo work at Sears Roebuck and Company here in Chicago. I will do my level best to fill the position left vacant by the journalistic departure, cf Mrs. Janovics Although the articles bore the by-line of our vice-president, Andrew Janovics, it was the joint effort of Andrew and his wife, lie giving the information and she doing the composing, truly a fine example of collaboratior. We are extremely sorry to report at this time the passing of our good friend Mrs. Thomas Vaughan, the former Mary Puskarits; also, the passing of Mr. Joseph Pszota. We sincerely hope that sick department-member Frank Szoo is weil on the road to recovery, along with these others who are ill, Mrs. Emil Maar, Fabian Jakapovics, Mrs. Mary Igreny, Mrs. Albert Bialko and Adolph Gloeckner. I just received word from Louis Igyarto that his wife was taken to the hospital. A . speedy recovery to all the above members. We hear that the stork made a visit to the Jerry Alterios and left a little package, that he blessed the George Stefelys with a nsw daughter, and presented a son to the William C. Liners in January. Rumor Department has it that Mrs. Henry T. Mandziara, the formet Elaine Puskarits, is expecting. We Americans are now on a good production basis in babies. Let us hope that all children of Verhovay parents follow in membership in our great organizaI The new location is Liberty Hall, .S17 East 92d Street, Chicago, 111. SPECIAL NOTE: It is indeed a pleasure to report that for the convenience of the members, especially those members who feel that they can not attend the meeting’s at the new location, there is good news. At a centrally located point, Verhovay Branch No. 56 has a modern and well equipped office where a friendly smile and prompt service await you. The office address is: Verhovay Fraternal Insurance Association 11443 So. Michigan Ave. Chicago 28, Illinois Office hours are: Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday afternoon 10 to 1 p.m. Friday afternoon 10 to 1 pan. Next month we shall write about I our Valentine Dance. tion. It just does not make, good sense for parents who are Verhovay members not to enroll their children in Verhovay. We have the insurance of your need. The bowling is going along- well. Our 16-team league is functioning well with the able administration of the league officials. Who is the bowler that can come up with a 269 garr/j one evening, a 631 series, then turn mound to try to get over the 469 mark for three games? Some bowler. Recently some of our bowlers made a trip to South Send, Indiana for a match game with Field Supervisor’s branch, a game which turned out to be a grand success even though v.-e split on the men's team and the girls’ team. We are hoping shortly to have them come to Chicago for a return match. Of course we want the results to be in our favor. Our Alex Nagy now- belong’« to the Triplicate: Club of the ABC for having rolled three consecutive games of even scores. At this writing I do not recall what the games were, but Alex-has gotten his patch. We hope to see a very good turnout for the bowling tourney and fellowship days to.be held for 1955 here in the great city of Chicago. TO OUR CHICAGO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS: Let us make a wonderful showing’ in the membership drive in Chicago This latest Verhovay membership campaign is in honor of Directors Aloysius C. Falussy, Richard J. Phillips, and in memory of one of the ablest Directors, Joseph Turner, who very recently passed away. COME ON, CHICAGO, SHOW .WHAT WE CAN DO! I will try to make my next article longer and more interesting for your pleasure. It is said that without trying there can not be success. I am trying to be a worthy successor of the Janovicses. “American Bookshelf” Collection Available Through CARE for Overseas Distribution BRANCH 15- CHICAGO, ILL — By: Ernest C. Taylor, District Mgr. SENTINEL
