The Eighth Tribe, 1976 (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1976-08-01 / 8. szám
August, 1976 iHE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 7 Finally, in 1956, Zoltán became caught up in the anti-communist Hungarian Revolution. His whole family was lost — either killed or deported to Siberia. Everything he had was destroyed. Zoltán alone, with only the clothes on his back to call his own, made good his escape to the United States to start anew. Arriving in this country,' he was directed to Cleveland by a friendly Army officer. Aided by church officials, he found work as a tailor. Working long hours and living frugally for six years, he saved funds to start another shop. At last, in July of 1962, his dream came true with the opening of his “Paris- London Custom Tailor” shop on the city’s West side. Last Traces of Hungarians in Nebraska from the book ‘ACACIAS’ by L. Könnyű In 1850 Omaha was one of the frontier towns along the Missouri river. Some Kossuth immigrants did not go on to Iowa but instead stayed on the Nebraska side of the Missouri river. We know of about a dozen Hungarians who lived there. In the Civil War the Barothy brothers: Charles, Ladislas and Zoltán joined the Omaha Regiment. Anselm Albert and Eugene Hainer also remained there and after the Civil War the latter became the Congressman of the Lincoln District in Nebraska. “Zoltán, you are crazy,” his many friends warned. “You cannot operate a business without customers.” “Maybe I was crazy” Bartha recalled, “but I wanted to try my crazy idea in a country with so much opportunity.” Seeking out two top professional men, he begged to be allowed to design and tailor a free suit for each. They agreed, and were rewarded with sartorial masterpieces. Grateful, one of the two sent Zoltán a $300 check, which he promptly endorsed to a charity. After all, Zoltán only wanted them to tell their friends about the “Paris-London Custom Tailor.” Determined to compensate Zoltán, the other man gave him a free advertisement in the Cleveland Blue Book, an entree to select clients. To reach more customers faster, Zoltán ordered a quarter-page display ad in the Ohio Bell Classified Directory — the largest of its kind under “tailors.” The advertisement carries complete information on his many service offerings. Everything from the thirty years experience to his range of 8,000 fabrics and 80 styles. Designing uniforms, fitting the handicapped, renting tuxedos and restyling are among the services stressed. And there are many more. Now considering the opening of a second shop, Zoltán Bartha is firmly convinced that his potential knows no bounds. He is determined to make the most of the opportunities made available to him under the American way of life. Joe Selmeczi was appointed Vice President of Dravo Corporation. Congratulations! See the July issue for an introduction of Mr. Selmeczi. Many Hungarians moved to Omaha in 1896 when the Pacific Railroad was looking for reliable laborers. Since only about 1,000 Hungarians settled there they did not build Hungarian churches; but to satisfy the need for their social and cultural functions, they built a Hungarian Hall. There they held the branch meetings of their fraternal lodges. They also had a local cultural group called “Arpad Society.” In 1916 a Hungarian paper was founded, “The Golden West.” To order this book — the Order-Blank to be found on the last page. The William Penn Association has a Branch in Omaha, Nebraska, No. 278. The Branch has 306 members. The officers are: Alex Papp, President; Margaret Swadech, Vice President; Elizabeth Papp, secretary; Andrew Toth, Treasurer; Mary Toth and Agnes E. A mbs, Auditors.. They hold their meetings in the Hungarian Hall in Omaha. ☆ ☆ PATTI BALOGH Patti Balogh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Balogh graduated from McKeesport Area Senior High School with highest honors. She was a member of the National Honor Society. Received the National Science Foundation Award for Shippensburg College. Was a member of the Student Council; Vice President of the Science Club; German Club; Lettered on the Girl’s Varsity Tennis Team for 2 ears and made it to the W.P.I.A.L. playoffs. Patti will be attending Geneva College in the fall. She received a Scholarship from Geneva College, and plans to be a Medical Secretary.
