Calvin Synod Herald, 1978 (78. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1978-03-01 / 3-4. szám
8 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD WARC REGIONAL COUNCIL EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT ROMANIAN MINORITIES Princeton —-The following message was adopted at the 1978 meeting of the North American and Caribbean Area Council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, held here, January 4-6, 1978: “The North American and Caribbean Area Council of the WARC strongly believes that ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities should have both right and opportunity to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practice their own religion, and to use their own language. The Area Council notes with appreciation that the World Council of Churches as well as the World Alliance of Reformed Churches have been deeply interested in and concerned about the life of minorities in many countries, among them in Romania (Transylvania). The Area Council is looking forward to further development in this field. The Area Council sends its greetings to brothers and sisters in Romania and assures them of the love and care of their communions.” RBS, Feb. ’78 PRIDE I am proud of this America In which I had my birth To me it is the finest land Of any on this earth. I am proud to know the Stars and Stripes Floats over great and small. And gives regardless of their race Security to all. And for the blessed privilege Of being safe and free. I’ll ever try my very best. To make my country proud of me. GEORGE WASHINGTON AWARDS Janos Scholz, renowned cellist and collector of Old Master drawings, and Dr. Anthony N. Domonkos, eminent dermatologist. received the 1977 George Washington awards of the American Hungarian Foundation at a dinner at The Metropolitan Club in New York City. Presented annually by the American Hungarian Foundation. the George Washington award recognizes contributions to research, human knowledge, the arts and understanding among men and nations. The Foundation also presented its Theodore von Karman award for philanthropy to F.lmer Charles, president of the William Penn Association of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Christy Möller. America’s Junior Miss for 1977. was the master of ceremonies for the awards dinner. Miss Moller's father emigrated to America in 1956 from Hungary. A native of Hungary. Janos Scholz is the fifth generation of violincellist in his family. He also is an art historian, musicologist and teacher. He has performed throughout the world with orchestras, chamber music groups such as the Roth Quartet and other outstanding groups, and he has given solo recitals. While pursuing his career in music, he assembled one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Italian Master drawings. In 1973, he donated 1,500 of these drawings to the Pierpont Morgan Library. He is adjunct professor of art history at Columbia University and senior fellow of New York University and the Institute for Fine Arts. He is a resident of New York City. Dr. Domonkos is emeritus professor of dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and consulting dermatologist to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He is author of the outstanding medical book, Diseases of the Skin. As a member and honorary member of numerous professional societies, he has been recognized for his eminent leadership and contributions to research in dermatology. With the presentation of the von Karman award for philanthropy, the Founda:ion recognizes Elmer Charles, who is an eminent fraternalist, churchman, civic leader, who has been dedicated to the educational and cultural enhancement of our life. Since 1963, he has served as president of the William Penn Association, a legal reserve life insurance fraternal benefit society with national headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also serves as president of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. ★ ABRAHAM LINCOLN AWARDS Miklós Rozsa and Halsey Stevens, both outstanding composers and educators, received the 1978 Abraham Lincoln Awards of the American Hungarian Foundation, according to Dr. Leslie Koltai, chancellor of the Los Angeles Community Colleges and chairman of the sponsoring committee for the awards program. A reception was given at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, January 29, 1978, at the Town and Gown Hall of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Presented by the American Hungarian Foundation, the Lincoln Award recognizes outstanding and distinguished contributions which persons of Hungarian background and others have made to American life. Contributions in the broad field of human knowledge, research, the arts and understanding among men and nations are recognized by the foundation. Dr. Miklós Rozsa, born in Budapest, Hungary, is a composer and conductor. He is a former professor of film music at the University of Southern California and has received the Academy Award for his musical scores of the films Spellbound, A Double Life and Ben Hur. Established as a leading American composer. Dr. Halsey Stevens, a native of Scott, New York, is emeritus professor of music at USC. He is author of the book. The Life and Music of Bela Bartók. The Foundation, embarking upon its third decade of development, is a non-profit organization devoted to furthering the understanding and appreciation of Hungarian culture and historical heritage in the United States. Through grants, the Foundation supports a student and scholar exchange program, publications and academic programs in Hungarian studies, fellowships and research at American universities and colleges. ★ The national offices of the American Hungarian Foundation are at 177 Somerset Street. New Brunswick, New Jersey. August J. Molnár
