The Eighth Tribe, 1978 (5. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1978-06-01 / 6. szám
June, 1978 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 3 Our congratulations to Bishop Dezső Ábrahám, pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Allen Park, Michigan, on his reelection as Bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America. We pray for God’s blessings upon him and his leadership in the American - Hungarian community. « • • We note the achievement of the Allen Park Congregation. On June 4th they held their mortgage burning ceremony. The new church was built in 1964- 65, was dedicated on May 30, 1965. The initial cost was almost $500,000.00 of which a special loan of $300,000.00 was given by the Hungarian Reformed Federation. Our best wishes to Bishop Ábrahám, the officers, and to every member of this fine congregation. May they carry on their work in our Hungarian heritage, culture, and traditions, and may it be continued by their children for future generations. A copy of this issue of The Eighth Tribe is being sent to every member of the Allen Park congregation. We know they will realize the importance of this magazine for their families. If you should receive a duplicate copy, please give it to a relative or a friend who did not receive one. Letters to the Editor:— Dear Sir: I am writing this letter as a comment to the Editor’s Corner of the May 1978 issue of The Eighth Tribe. My parents left Hungary before I was born during World War II. They went to Germany where I came into the world. Before reaching the age of three, we arrived in America and have been here ever since. As you can see, all I know is America. But, I am lucky. My parents spoke only Hungarian in our house and they managed to instill in me an unending and unbounded love for the home I had never seen. Yes, I am an American, but I am an American of Hungarian descent. Of this I could not be prouder. It is evidenced by the Hungarian hindiwork in my home, the Hungarian bumper stickers on my car, by the lapel pins on my coats, the Hungarian emblem on my belt buckle, the stamps in my stamp collection, the Hungarian books on my shelves, and in many, many more ways. Hungary is a small country and to many an insignificant country, but her role in history is paramount. We should be proud of this and let others know about it. If the public is not made aware of the facts then Hungary will continue to be just another one of those countries “over there someplace.” It is up to us. Some would say I am in America now and it is time to forget the past. Abraham Lincoln once said “Don’t expect an immigrant to become a loyal American citizen unless he retains his love for his motherland.” So dear brothers let us stand together, let us pull together, and let us be proud of what we are. We have NOTHING to be ashamed of. Sincerely yours, Zoltán Kőrössy Rockville, Maryland 20852 • * * Now that the summer vacation season is here and many of our readers are traveling around the country, don’t forget to stop by and visit us. Ligonier is 17 miles north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Donegal exit). Bethlen Press is located on U.S. 30W. Enter at the West Plaza and A&P exit. We shall be happy to see you. * * * In the next issue we shall list the dates of the annual meetings to be held here in Ligonier during the Labor Day weekend and the following days. Editors — A note for you! My husband and I are 2nd and 3rd generation Hungarians and we’ve been subscribers ever since your publication started. YES! It is worthwhile and very informative. We speak the beautiful language as well as read and write it, thanks to our years in Hungarian school in Cleveland, O. Our children KNOW it, but do not speak it. But we let them read The Eighth Tribe. Even if our children are intermarried, we and they are proud of THEIR Hungarian heritage! Even our grandchildren know the Hungarian dances. Your article by Webster is the best so far. Reading it is like a MESE, only it’s true. Also reports about towns, cities in Hungary are very good reading for the younger people. Wishing you many more issues. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller Petaluma, California formerly from Cleveland, Ohio
