Fraternity-Testvériség, 1976 (54. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1976-10-01 / 4. szám
THE NATIONAL OFFICERS OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED FEDERATION OF AMERICA Wishes you a blessed Christmas and a happy, peaceful New Year. MERRY CHRISTMAS Merry Christmas to you, the young and the gay, God guard you and guide you in His perfect way! Merry Christmas to you, the lonely and sad, Remember Christ came to make all people glad. Merry Christmas to you, the ones we hold dear, God bless you and keep you and stay very near! Merry Christmas to you, our neighbors and friends, As wider and wider this circle extends. Merry Christmas to you, the stranger within, May true understanding and friendship begin! Merry Christmas to you! Merry Christmas tonight, And deep in each heart may the Star still shine bright! Merry Christmas to you, everyone everywhere, Peace on earth and good will — this be our prayer. FRATERNITY Official Organ of The Hungarian Reformed Fed. of America Edited by Officers of the Federation Published quarterly — four times a year. Subscription for non-members in U.S.A. and Canada $2, elsewhere $3 a year. Office of Publication: Bethlen Press, Inc., Ligonier, Pa. 15658 POSTMASTER—Send Form 3579 to Editorial Office: 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016. Telephone: (202) 244-7555. Editorial Committee: Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor— Rt. Rev. Dr. Zoltán Beky, President Associate Editors— Rt. Rev. Arpad L. George, Secretary; László L. Eszenyi, Controller; Paul St. Miklossy, Treasurer. Second Class Postage Paid at the Post Office in Ligonier, Pa. 15658. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Title of Publication — Fraternity. Frequency of Issue — Four (4) times a year. Location of Publication — Bethlen Press, Inc., Ligonier, Pa. 15658, Publisher — Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. Editor — Rt. Reverend Dr. Zoltán Beky, President of H. R. F. A. 3216 New Mexico Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20016. Owner — Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. 3216 New Mexico Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20016. No share holders — Non Profit. Total No. of Copies printed — 15,300. Mail Subscription — 14,961. Free Distribution 10O. Ootal Distribution Ű 15,061. Office use, leftover, unaccounted for, spoiled after printing — 239. I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. Sándor E. Chomos, Mgr. Bethlen Press, Inc. Ligonier, Pa. 15658 GAZEL VESPREMI POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED At the 80th Anniversary of the Federation held in Cleveland, Ohio an artistic plaque was posthumously awarded to Mr. Gazel Vespremi. The presentation was made by László L. Eszenyi, Controller with the following remarks: “Ladies and Gentlemen: The 80th Anniversary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America is a festival of remembrance. We stop at this important milestone to draw a lesson from the past experiences and remember our fine leaders and workers who were primarily responsible for our growth and achievements. The members of the Board of Directors selected this festive occasion to pay special tribute to the late Gazel Vespremi who faithfully served the Federation from his early youth until his recent and untimely death. For the sake of those guests who did not know this remarkable man I wish to say a few words about him and his inspiring, exemplary life. Gazel was the incarnation of brotherly love and care. His deep concern for his fellowmen amounted sometimes to an obsession. But this magnificent obsession was the driving force behind his numerous civic and fraternal activities throughout his life. This made him a warmhearted family man, a faithful and active church member, a fine mason and an outstanding worker and leader of the Federation. He joined the ranks of our field-force as a very young man. Being an excellent organizer and a conscientious manager his star was fast rising. In 1952 he became the youngest member ever elected to the Supreme Council in the history of the Federation. He rendered later distinguished services to the Federation as Director of the Board and Vice-President for several terms. His pleasant personality and always helpful attitude gained many friends not only in our Federation but in the sister organizations as well. He left a wonderful legacy for all of us who care and work for the future of fraternalism and the Federation in particular.” ☆ ☆ 5
