The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1982 (9. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1982-07-01 / 7. szám
Every American has an ethnic heritage. HETF strives to serve those Americans whose background (blood or marriage) is Hungarian, no matter how remote. The Foundation seeks to establish a cultural and historical Institute to be a basic Hungarian cultural and historical archival resource for the over 3,500,000 of Hungarian origin in North America. HETF needs membership and support of all interested in exploring and perpetuating a glorious and fascinating history of the many events in the Hungarian saga, which touch our lives today, everywhere. Like what? Church hells ring at noon, all over the world. Why? Ever take a Schick test? Eat a croissant? Use paprika? Say “hello” on the telephone? These answers and so many others are from Hungarian history. To find out more, join the HETF! — NEWS RELEASE — — NEWS RELEASE — HUNGARIAN HERITAGE The Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation held its second Annual Heritage Conference on August 20 to 22nd in Ligonier, Pa. Participants came from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Virgina, representing 3 generations, whose ancestors came from the Old Hungarian Kingdom. The Foundation is not affiliated with any Hungarian religious, fraternal or political organization. It is chartered in Pennsylvania, with local branches throughout the United States. The Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation, Ligonier, Pennsylvania 15658 provides a voice to reach Americans of Hungarian ancestry, and to foster Hungarian heritage in America. HETF publishes an interesting bi-lingual monthly journal, mostly in English ($10 a year), which brings news of interest to those Americans interested in learning more of Hungarian history and culture, and serves as a conduit of information on activities of Hungarian-oriented organizations in the U. S. and Canada. i HUNGARIAN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE P. 0. BOX 637 —LIGONIER PENNSYLVANIA 15658 Telephone: 412—238-9244 DR. ALBERT WASS de CZEGE Astor, Florida President, Chairmaa of the Board SÁNDOR E. CHOMOS Greensburg, Pennsylvania Executive President DR. TIBOR BODI Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Secretary VICE PRESIDENTS: Joseph Sziircsik, California László Könnyű, Missouri Louis Ambrose, Illinois Alex Koroknay, Michigan Dr. Julius Molnár, Indiana Arthur Bartfay, Ohio Louis Pintye, New Jersey BOARD MEMBERS: Rt. Rev. Bishop Dezső Ábrahám, Michigan Dr. Géza Szentmiklóssy Éles, Ohio Tibor Flórián, Connecticut Dr. George C. Szegő, Virginia Zsolt Vigh, New Jersey Rev. Francis E. Luddy, Jr., Pennsylvania Chairman, Col. Kovats Memorial Society
