The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1983 (10. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1983-04-01 / 4. szám
Page 4 THE EIGHTH HUNGARIAN TRIBE April, 1983 their own Churches. We went to the American Churches for a hand-out, now we are paying for it dearly. We’d rather take charity from other Americans, and brag about how much we got from the Rockefeller Foundation, from this or that Foundation, rather than opening-up our pocketbooks, our wallets. It can be done; it was done by a few churches, who refused to join the trend, to join the American Churches, and they are still a living church body. Let us return to the quote at the beginning: “Some of the Hungarian Parents are concerned with their Children s religious and national origin education.” The answer and the solution is right front of us. For the last nine years this magazine has been trying to do just that, but up until now there have been not many takers. We were the voice in the wilderness; we just could not penerate those thick Hungarian skulls. The only thing to do is to: to apply it; by the churches; the membership; the Hungarian societies; the individuals throughout the United States and Canada. Thirty percent of our readers are from parts of the U. S. where there is no Hungarian church or social life. They are yearning to learn something about the happenings going on in the old homestead, news about the old friends they grew up with, and above all, they are trying to keep in touch with their Hungarian Heritage. Sooner or later the question pops up “IPhat nationality are you, or your parents? The answer they are looking for can be found in this magazine, and in the aim of the Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation. The barrier between us should be no more. We can keep our religious, social and political circles. Nobody says that the Freedom Fighters Society or the other Hungarian societies should cease to exist; there is a need for all of them, but there should be a common place where all of us can meet as a member of a family. This magazine should be a monthly letter between us; the yearly conference should serve as a reunion of a devoted, strong FAMILY. Following this editorial is a letter by Mr. Louis L. Ambrose, one of the Vice Presidents of the HETF, he touches on many subjects, including how to relieve those whose sacrifice made this magazine available to you. We would like to thank Miss Frances Borsodi (a third generation of Hungarian American), a reporter for the Herald-Standard of Uniontown, Pa., for her interesting article on this magazine and the Foundation. KOVATS ALBUM Many of the readers, who ordered the book are inquirying when will they receive the book. We ask your patience for the delay, but because of the historical research the book is still under preparation. We ask you to please only send in the reservation, we will inform you when to »end the purchase price. YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO KEEP THIS MAGAZINE ALIVE! BE AN ADVOCATE IN ITS BEHALF. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Sándor: For about 40 or 50 years I have been seeking a publication that would cover the interests of all Hungarians living in the U. S. A., Canada and South America, in fact the Eighth Hungarian Tribe Magazine represents or should represent all Hungarian organizations, religious, fraternal or any other of which there are many organizations which do not have a united publication representing all groups. I feel that the Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine finally should fill the need for such a publication. The subscribership to the Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine should be greater in volume than at present and I see a steady growth, although rather slow at present, but steadily increasing. There are far too many people who do not know and who have not heard of this publication, but as word gets around about its existence more people subscribe. I have, when attending most Hungarian gatherings, distributed copies, mostly back issues, or have received permission to speak to the audience. I will never forget when attending one in East Chicago, Indiana, the late Rev. Dr. Ludwig was on the stage of the banquethall and was speaking about a young fellow country man who originated from the same area in the Tátra Mountains, who should have a word to the audience, (I wondered who could it be?), not for long as he called me to the stage, where I made a speech in Hungarian first, but he coached me to speak about the Eighth Tribe magazine in English also. Then I see a camera flash, some one took pictures and then I see my picture in the magazine later. Here was a man, the Rev. Dr: Ludwig, who helped quietly to settle at least 65 refugees in the area. May he rest in peace. I understand the Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine and its publishers are in financial difficulties. I suggest that we subscribers, members invest any sums available in dividually (which we will not miss), to help them out. Why can’t we each in our capacity invest to pay off the present investors? Our investment can later earn interest from the publication. May I suggest, that you form an Eighth Hungarian Tribe Publication Company and sell stocks to us, subscibers, for say 10, 20 or 50 dollars per share and as money comes in pay off the present debts and investors (they have done their share in bringing us this magaze for all these years). This would make the Eighth Hungarian Tribe Publication Company publicly owned, all of us have our little share in it. As always, Louis L. Ambrose Chicago, Illinois BE A MEMBER OF THE HUNGARIAN EIGHTH TRIBE FOUNDATION! — Give a Gift Subscription to your Children and Grandchildren — 'WiirjriiJiiiirin^nuYJnTVJzmnnnu
