The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1983 (10. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1983-10-01 / 10. szám
October, 1983 THE EIGHTH HUNGARIAN TRIBE Page 3 DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO THE HUNGARIAN EIGHTH TRIBE FOUNDATION For the establishment of a Hungarian Cultural Institute for the preservation of our Hungarian Heritage. Total Donations listed till July 15, 1983 ..............$5,137.00 DONATION FOR MAGAZINE PUBLICATION EXPENSES Ferenc F. Sajgó ......................................................$ 50.00 Charlotte, North Carolina Free Magyar Reformed Church ............................. 25.00 McKeesport, Pennsylvania Albert G. and Anna Kertész ................................. 25.00 Dayton, Ohio Mrs. Margaret Toth ................................................. 10.00 La Grange, Illinois Hungarian Church of Reformation ...................... 25.00 Miami, Florida Sister M. Aquina Csabai ..................................... 25.00 Hackettstown, New Jersey Nicholas L. and Liselotte M. Deak ...................... 25.00 Scarsdale, New York Your special donation to defray the expenses for this magazine gratefully acknowledged. Our first aim is to purchase the ownership-rights to this magazine from the Bethlen Press. We thank you for your donations, small or large, they are very much appreciated, for it shows that there are a few who care. Please tell your family members, friends about this magazine and the H. E. T. F.; the reason: why they should subscribe and become a member. The growth of this magazine and the Foundation lays in individual efforts. The tasks of this magazine and the Foundation are so great, that it is above anyone’s imagination. The historical reports we are receiving to put forward to our readership, would revolutionize the thinking of our religious and social leaders. Facts, that we were not aware of before; facts that should be known to everyone of Hungarian ancestry. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Title of Publication: The Eighth Hungarian Tribe Frequency of Issues: Monthly. Location of Publication: Bethlen Press, Inc., Ligonier, Pa. 15658. Publisher: Bethlen Press, Inc. Editor: Sándor E. Chomos. Owner: Bethlen Press, Inc.: Sándor E. Chomos, president. Total number of copies printed: 1,400. Mail subscription 1,078. Distribution by other means: 100. Office use for sample copies, spoiled after printing 222. I certify that the statements made above are correct and complete. Sándor E. Chomos, Editor THE EDITOR’S CORNER . . . For persons of Hungarian ancestry the month of October is the Month of Remembrance — paying homage to those who fought and died for Freedom. The Hungarian Nation fought many battles for their independence, and to save Western Europe from eastern invaders. Two conflicts that stand out most is the 1848-49 Battle for Independence fought under Louis Kossuth, against Austrian and Russian forces, and the recent 1956 short war for Independence against the Russian occupational forces. Both ended in tragedy, with loss of life in the thousands. Our parents, grandparents instilled the 1848 events deep into our hearts, — as they woud be comparable with the American War for Independence. We automatically included the 1956 event in our remembrance after that date. For we, Hungarian Americans, October 6th is compared with May 30th — Memorial Day, for on this day we reverentially pay homage to all those who died for Liberty, Freedom and Justice — for two homelands — our ancestors’ and for ours. It is strange, that on all of the memorial gatherings we always see the same people, (it is the observation of many, as it can be read in the Hungarian papers) and they are mostly the old Hungarians, and their children, and a few from the newcomers. Many times we wonder what really happened to those who came out recently — with due respect to some —- they just do not care about their heritage. Recently I had a conversation with a person who has been here for 25 years or so. I asked him to subscribe to this magazine and help us in the aim of the HETF. He refused: “If my children ask me about Hungary, I will tell them what I know or send them to the library” — he said. I told him about all the historical facts that are emerging through research by historians and asked him how much he knows about the real history of the Hungarian Nation. His answers shoved that he had a very limited knowledge about the history we were taught. “Why should I care” — he said — “I am an American now.” Anyone with an atitude like that will have no respect for his adopted country either. If the time would come to stand-up and be counted — like it happened with our parents and also with us in the First and Second World Wars and the ones following. Many young Americans of Hungarian parents died for or served this nation faithfully. So as we gather this month and hold those memorial meetings, hear all those arousing speeches praising them — let us remember them reverentially — but don’t stop there. Let us build on their sacrifice so our patriotism for America will be much stronger — and our ancestry will not just be a relic, but a living memorial in our hearts. If the Irish American can say the Lord’s Prayer, even after many hundreds of years, in their churches in Gaelic — why can’t we — if nothing else — say it in Hungarian! By checking page 2 — you will find that some changes had been made: instead of ‘Contributor Editors’ now have ‘Columnists’ with their own ‘By-line’, under which their articles will appear. We are happy to welcome Mr. Ferenc F. Sajgó, from Charlotte, N. C., we feel that he will be an asset to this magazine.
