Magyar News, 1998. szeptember-1999. augusztus (9. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

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Many of our readers drop off a few words here and there. They either send it as a separate letter, or it is written on the subscription form when they send in their check. They send good wishes, or they thank us for the work we do. We like these little notes because this way at least we know that somebody actually reads our little paper.

Many times we receive more information. From Christine Szigeti-Johnson we learn about Hungarians in Maine. They get together for occasions, and in the summer they have a Hungarian picnic. Every year it is held at some member’s home

There are Hungarians at the other end of the “world”. From time to time Margaret Horvath sends us a few notes, and even more, she mails us their bilingual newsletter. A few years ago, as we gave report in the Magyar News, this enthusiastic Hungarian group built a house in Balboa Park as members of the House of Pacific Relations. There are several cottages in the park representing different ethnic groups. It is controlled by the City of San Diego, and there are set rules. One is to have these cottages open every Sunday. The Hungarians take turns to host with their delicious pastries..

Twice a month they organize Hungarian Language School with teachers who came from Hungary. Then, they have something that used to be big in our area, unfortunately not any more. That is a Hungarian soccer team. The team plays every Thursday evening from 7:00 o’clock.

Another letter bringing news from the same area came from Evelyn Dómján. She tells us that the MINGEI MUSEUM OF WORLD FOLK ART at Balboa Park is running an exhibition at this time titled “Dowry”. There are many folk objects on display. There are Hungarian furniture, carved powderhorns, salt cellars and most of all a sizable amount of woodcuts and tapestries from Joseph Dómján which adorn the walls of the museum. I am sure that our readers would appreciate a report on this exhibition.

A Dómján woodcut, the FIRE PEACOCK, is part of the exhibition in Balboa Park. Evelyn Dómján is in the foreground

Col. Richard Nemeth from Fairfax, Virginia tells us in his letter that in his frequent travels he always keeps an eye for Hungarians or for anything Hungarian. In a visit to California he looked up the Mission of San Juan Capistrano. Capistrano, a Franciscan monk, fought along side of Hunyadi Janos at Nandorfehervar against the Turks in 1456. This event is remembered every noon at the Catholic churches when they ring the bells. This is called the angelus. This battle against the Turks was so significant that Pope Calixtus III called Hungary the “Shield of Christianity.”

Still it was a surprise and a delight for Richard Nemeth to see a plaque at the entrance to the Mission paying tribute to Capistrano and the Hungarians.

He also sent us a list of some important Websites that we will give you on an other page of this issue.

Please keep sending your letters, we enjoy them.

APRIL 18. SUNDAY at 12 Noon at the Bessemer Center Annual “ZITI LUNCHEON” AND AUCTION. Sponsored by the Brotherhood of United Church of Christ. Open to the public. For reservation call Joseph Poruban 203-367-5213.

APRIL 25. SUNDAY from 2 to 5

PM at the Calvin United Church MISSION GUILD CARD PARTY. Donation $3.00. Dessert, coffee and tea provided.

APRIL 25, SUNDAY the Sunday School of United Church of Christ will sponsor a “BAKE SALE” after 10.30 AM.

MAY 22. SATURDAY at the

Calvin United Church, 901 Kings Highway, Fairfield, CT they will have their ANNUAL TAG SALE from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Luncheon will be served between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. For information call: 203-372- 1195.

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