Magyar News, 1993. szeptember-1994. augusztus (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1993-10-01 / 2. szám

EVENTS OF OCTOBER 1993

OCT. 2, SATURDAY at the United Hall of First United Church of Christ Bridgeport ANNUAL HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL DINNER DANCE at 7:00 PM. Gypsy Joe and his orchestra will provide the music.

Baked chicken or roast beef will be served. BYOB. $20.00 per person. For reservation call 378-0974 or 336-3046.

OCT. 10, SUNDAY, at the United Hall of First United Church of Christ,

Bridgeport, the 41st ANNUAL HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL will take place from noon till 3:00 PM. Featured will be Hungarian pastries, noodles, crafts, children games, white elephant. Menu:

Chicken paprikas, roast beef, stuffed cabage, kolba'sz. Entertainment at 3:00 PM. Free admission. For info call 368-3103.

SCHOLARSHIP

The American Hungarian Heritage Association announces Mary Katona Scholarships.

Students of Hungarian ancestry, who are enrolled in higher education, may apply for a scholarship of $500.00 to $ 1,000.00 to be awarded by the American Hungarian Heritage Association.

Application forms are available at the local Hungarian churches, Committee members, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Joseph F. Balogh, 60 Tyrone Place, Stratford, CT 06497.

Completed applications are due by November 30, 1993 and will be screened by the A.H.H.A. Scholarship Committee: Bette Johnson of Fairfield, 255-8857; Linda Chehy of Stratford, 378-0362; Claudia Margi tay-Balogh of Stratford, 377-0569; and Joseph Rácz of Norwalk: 846-9367.

Further information may be obtained by contacting any member of the Scholarship Committee.

RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE for November 7, Sunday afternoon St. Emery's FEAST (BUCSU) DINNER DANCE. It will take place at St. Emery Church in Fairfield. For information and reservation call 334-0312 or 372-8643.

HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL. Last year Brother László had a successful class at St. Emery's School in Fairfield. This year he will continue with two classes. Beginners will have it every Saturday at 1:00 PM, and the advanced group at 2:00 PM. There is no fee, but you are required to purchase the book. For information or registration call the Rectory at 334-0312, or go to the school during the classes.

PANNÓNIA

SCHOLARSHIP

The Pannónia American Hungarian Club is announcing its scholarship for this year. Students with Hungarian background who are entering higher education the first time are eligible to apply. The application forms are available at the Hungarian churches. Also from Mrs. Sarolta Balogh, her address is 1610 Melville Ave., telephone 372-5709, or 366-5782.

The applications are due by November 30 to her address. Recipients will receive the scholarships at the Hungarian Christmas Party in December this year.

A PARTIAL LIST OF HUNGARIAN INVENTORS

Oszkár Asboth, 1891-1960. Stabilized helicopter, 1928. Asboth propeller, 1912.

Theodore von Kármán, 1881- 1963. Aerodynamics. Father of Supersonic Flight.

Dávid Schwarz, 1850-1897. Dirigible/Airship, 1897.

John Bolyai, 1802-1860. Mathematician. Non-Euclidean Geometry, 1823.

OTHER RELATED TECHNOLOGY

John Neumann, 1903-1957.

Mathematician. Computer. György Jendrassik, 1898-1954. Practical gasturbine.

Ányos Jedlik, 1800-1895. Generator, 1856.

Károly Zipernowsky, 1853-1942 Miksa Déri, 1864-1938 Otto Bláthy, 1860-1939, Transformer, 1885.

Joseph Petzvál, 1806-1901. “Fast” photolens, 1840.

Donát Bánki, 1859-1922 János Csonka, 1852-1939. Carburetor, 1891.

Imre Bródy, 1891-1945. Krypton Lightbulb

Dénes Mihály, 1894-1953. Television. Still images, 1919. Moving images, 1928.

Kálmán Tihanyi, 1897-1949. Television. Iconoscope, high quality image TV tube.

TO THE READER

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