Fraternity-Testvériség, 1972 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1972-10-01 / 10-12. szám
SECRETARY’S REPORT 25th ANNIVERSARY The First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland, Ohio celebrated the 25th anniversary of the pastorate of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó on October 15th, 1972. During the morning special anniversary service the pastoral prayers were said in Hungarian and English by President Beky and Secretary George respectively. The Bethlen Hall was packed with the well wishers of Dr. Szabó, President Emeritus of Calvin Synod and Vice President of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. In the name of the Anniversary Committee Dr. Joseph Piri, chief-elder, Elmer Vargo, Joseph Amosky and Dr. Major presented a check of $5,000 to Dr. Szabó as a token of appreciation of his 25 years of successful and dedicated pastoral services. Dr. Zoltán Beky, President was the main Hungarian speaker at the banquet. He presented the plaque donated by the Federation in recognition of his faithful services as Supreme Council member since 1956 and Vice President since 1960. The Federation was represented by the following Officers, Board of Directors, District and Section Managers and local workers: Mr. and Mrs. László Eszenyi, Mr. and Mrs. William Aros, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molnár, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagy, Mr. and Mrs. William Szuch, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vargo, Mr. and Mrs. László Kernes, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Amosky, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oris and Mrs. Jolán Abel. Extending our hearty congratulations to Dr. Stephen Szabó we wish God’s abundant blessings upon his future life, services and family members. 60th ANNIVERSARY The Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church of Chicago South Side celebrated its 60th anniversary on October 15, 1972. At the morning worship services the Rev. Dr. Charles Szabó and Rev. Raymond de Dobay, Federation members preached the English and Hungarian sermons. At the afternoon special anniversary service the former living pastors of the congregation, Colonel Stephen E. Balogh and the Secretary, preached the English and Hungarian sermons respectively. All the participating clergymen of the anniversary worship service are members of the Federation. At the evening banquet the Secretary extended the personal greetings of President Beky, the National Officers and the large family members of the Federation to pastor Victor Orth and the congregation. He also thanked the Building Committee for doing an excellent job in planning and building the new sanctuary, fellowship hall and educational rooms. The Federation also offered a fraternal and brotherly helping hand by granting the mortgage at a low interest rate. MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR 1973 President Beky scheduled the next Building Committee meeting of the Bethlen Home for January 11, 1973 in Ligonier, Pa. It will be followed by the Board of Directors meeting on January 12th. The Board and Field Force members will meet jointly on January 12th afternoon and the 13th. Constructive building, promotional and field remuneration plans will be presented and discussed at these important meetings. DR. FRANK S. HORVATH Dr. Frank S. Horvath served our Federation faithfully and honorably for more than three decades as our distinguished Medical Director. He resigned from his position because of his deteriorating health in March, 1972. After much physical suffering he expired on November 9, 1972. Dr. Francis Ujlaky, former President of our Federation and lifelong friend of his family physician represented the Federation at the funeral service held on November 11th at Coral Springs, Florida. President Beky expressed the sympathy of the National Officers and extended the condolence of the Board of Directors by telegram. May the memory of the healer of the human body who dedicated his life wholeheartedly to his profession be blessed. LETTER OF THANKS: September 20, 1972 Dear Bishop Zoltán Beky, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for the student aid which you have given me to help with my education. It may not be a very large sum but it will be of great help. I plan to use the money to buy books for my classes, so you can be sure that it will be put to good use. I am majoring in Human Development and I plan to go into Social Work. Right now, I am waiting for the classes to start, and I am hoping that I do well this term. Well, I would like to thank you again for your help, and I want you to know that I really appreciate your generosity. Sincerely yours, Linda Ann Fátyol (Penn State Freshman) 14
