Magyar News, 2005. szeptember-december (16. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2005-10-01 / 2. szám
On the first page of this issue we show the picture of the accepted design for fhe 1956 monument. A small size picture of it is in the above insert, just to help you remember what it looks like. They say it is an original concept as you could read on page one. It so happened recently that I had to go to Seattle. I landed at the airport, also flew back from there. As it is usual one has to kill time waiting at the baggage claim, and in the other direction waiting for the airline to take the baggage. Well I, out of curiosity looked around there. Stumbled on this, stumbled on that. Then as if I had been hit in my face, my eyes opened up and I thought that I am in Budapest, on the Dózsa György ut, seeing the 1956 monument. I saw rusty iron columns lining up, getting thither towards the front end. Then I noticed that the one in Budapest uses heavier and more accurately shaped columns. My heart started beating stronger, some sort of feeling of pride seemed to be taking over. Well, checking the material used for the monuments, I came to the conclusion that Hungary has more money to put up a monument then the poor Americans. Giving it more thoughts the Hungarians waste more money then the Americans I really fell on my face when I found out that the monument in the baggage claim at the Seattle Airport has been there for a long time and people don’t seem to know what it is about, nor what it supposed to represent. I foresee the future, not so far, that the 1956 Monument, if erected will be a sour laugh of the whole nation, and the world will write of the intelligence of the Hungarians. Joseph F. Balogh THE MARY KATONA SCHOLARSHIP 2006 The American Hungarian Heritage Association offers to area students the 2006 Mary Katona Scholarships, established in memory of the former Town Clerk and civic leader of Fairfield, Connecticut. Scholarships from $500.00 to $1,000.00 are available to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must be of Hungarian background and reside within a distance of 50 miles from Bridgeport in Conn., and be a maximum age of 30. Each applicant will be judged on the basis of a./ academic records, secondary school or college, b./ financial need, c./ participation in community activities, and d./ affiliation with American Hungarian organizations. eJ A minimum 2 page written essay on a Hungarian experience is also required. Application forms are available with a stamped self-addressed envelope from A.H.H.A. 60 Tyrone Place, Stratford, CT 06614. Applications must be received by Nov. 30, 2005. sent to the above address. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified in December, 2005. there is n nme when one has to apologize. At the present my time has come. With the election of the new president of Hungary the last issue was a bit hectic. In this process we left out something important. Ms. Cathy Feemster, editor of the East Wichita News called my attention to the fact that the name of the author of the article on Alex Kvassay was left out. I sincerely apologize to Arlene Gräber who wrote the article. Joseph F. Balogh, editor THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL in Fairfield Woods Middle School Registration for the school is on Monday, September 19, 2005 from 7-8 RM. We are holding classes on different levels for adults and children from age 5. Classes start a week later on Monday September 26, from 7-8:15 P.M. If you missed registration, it is still not too late to come and join one of our classes. For more information please contact Krisztina Rivel at (203) 226-3536. E-mail: krisztina@rivel.com, or EvaMorocz (203)256-1612 E-mail: morocz@optonline.net. web-site: www.magyarstudiesofamerica.org This favorite Hungarian Restaurant will suspend serving their costumers. Who has a Gift Certificate will be reimbursed in the near future. More in following issue. 1956 FREEDOM FIGHT MAGYAR STUDIES OF AMERICA WILL HOLD A COMMEMORATION ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, AT 4: PM AT THE FAIRFIELD TOWN HALL'S GARDEN BY THE 1956 MEMORIAL PLAQUE EVERYBODY IS WELCOME COMING FROM BUDAPEST TO CALVIN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN FAIRFIELD OCTOBER 21 FRIDAY MORE INFO IN NEXT NEWS HOLY TRINITY BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH FISH DINNER WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 HUNGARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL & BAZAAR FRIDAY, 5-9 pm, SATURDAY, 10-6, OCT. 14 & 15 Authentic Hungarian dishes, baked goods, noodles, linens, crafts. Christmas booth, attic treasures, Farmer's market, wishing well, children's comer, games, magician show. Pre orders. 225 SCOFIELD AVE, BPT, CT RESERVATIONS: CAL JONES, 333-0779 Page 8
