The Eighth Tribe, 1980 (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1980-05-01 / 5. szám
May, 1980 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 3 on the religious education in the frame of our ancestors. Attending four years in a college of Hungarian background, before entering their respective seminaries, would give them enough knowledge to carry on the work in the spirit of their precedessors. This editor has attended many conferences, church related and others, for over forty years. The same subjects — this paper, a Cultural Institute, a College, etc. — have been discussed annually. Committees have been formed to prepare resolutions on these subjects, but no action has ever been taken, for it would have meant some personal and financial sacrifice. Many decades ago Rev. Sebestyén, then the pastor of the Duquesne, Pa. church, started the Eighth Tribe magazine. After a few issues, he was forced to end publication, because he did not receive any co-operation. This present publication is in its seventh year, the Eighth Tribe Foundation in its second, but no church body or national society has openly endorsed either of them. In the issue of March-April, 1980 of the ‘Reformátusok Lapja’ we read: “The 1979 Synodical Meeting was deeply concerned about the fate of the Museum-Archive-Library collection of our past history and its future housing....” The Eighth Tribe Foundation was established for this purpose, perhaps not by the ministers—although many support it—, but by the every-day-person, who cares and tries to do something about it. There have been many letters received by this editor. Some are praises, some are criticisms, some have objections to certain people writing in the magazine. We have said many times that this magazine is not a voice for certain political factions, or groups — it is the voice of all American Hungarians of all generations. It is tragic when hatred rules individual hearts against not just a fellow-being, but against a member of the same nationality. The most heart-warming, and deeply appreciated letter came from Singapore, Asia — the letter can be read following this editorial—, from a second generation family. It shows and proves what we said in the April issue: ‘This magazine is like a visitor from home.’ Since it was disclosed in the December issue, that Suzy Quatro, the famous young singer and television star, is of Hungarian ancestry, inquiries are coming in regarding when we are going to publish an article on her in the magazine. We are presently working on the article and will have it in a future issue. MAGYAR EGYHÁZ — We regretfully inform our readers — those who might be interested — that after 12 years the Bethlen Press is no longer printing the Magyar Egyház. All correspondence from now on should be sent to Rt. Rev. Tibor Dömötör, 1657 Centerview Drive, Akron, Ohio 44321. DONATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE EIGHTH TRIBE FOUNDATION For the establishment of a Hungarian Cultural Institute for the preservation of our Hungarian Heritage. Total Donations listed till April 1, 1980 ..............$2,079.00 Donation in April .................................................................... Total Donations listed till May 1, 1980 ...........$2,079.00 Gentlemen: I write to ask you to send information concerning your publications. We have an old issue (1-75) of the “Eighth Tribe” from which we got your address. I am 2nd generation, having lived in Cleveland and attended a Hungarian Reformed Church. Sadly, its been many seasons since I last spoke the language. My daughter has taken it on herself to study Hungarian and develop at least in minor speaking facility. Her enthusiasm is surely a delight to her parents. So I dash off this note to you, in hopes of getting some good materials for her as well as to increase her knowledge of Magyar History. We look forward to your reply. Sincerely yours, J. Houba Singapore 1024 The earliest Hungarian newspaper was published in the United States was the “Hungarian Száműzettek (Refugees) Lapja” began in 1853. We urge our readers to participate in gathering news for publication in the Eighth Tribe. If articles of importance appear in your local press about persons of Hungarian descent, organizations or doings — send the clipping to us. We ask only two things from every family of Hungarian background: Subscribe yearly to the Eighth Tribe at Ten dollars per year ami send in your donation to the Eighth Tribe Foundation. The 1980 Bethlen Naptár 248 pages. Some of the church reports are in English. Price is $4.00. Can be purchased through the Bethlen Home or the Bethlen Press.
