The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-02-01 / 2. szám
FREEDOM FOR ME News from Bethlen Home I got here a few years back with nothing but a small back pack. Could not speak the word of the land; had to work hard with my hands. Seventy cents for each hours sweat: throwing rocks up the truck’s bed. Eight hours each day for a year The reward was great; freedom, no fear. Few years after, the hard work was done. The words were mastered with lots of fun. Went to church some Sundays, freely God’s blessings were cherished dearly. My future and my destination ended in this great, free nation. God could not find me a place freer, nicer, than these states. Now, I’ve reached age fifty-eight; I say to God, that He is great, gave me health, freedom and wealth all through these years, and what’s left. —M. S. Juhasz February 21, 1981 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:— Dear Mr. Chomos: Enclosed please find a check for $20.00 to cover my continuing subscription to youi magazine. I would like to comment on Mr. Paul Pulitzer’s letter published in the Sept. ‘83 issue. 1 feel his analysis of the problems of your organization and his suggestions, especially projects to capture the interest of Hungarian Americans, merit serious consideration oy the HETF and the editors of the magazine. The feature article in November ‘83 was beautifully done and most enjoyable, i.e., the history of the idea and creation of the Statue of Liberty. Many thanks for your efforts in publishing the magazine. Kindest regards, and good wishes for a successful Happy New Year. Sincerely, I -Rieke During your visits to the Home you probably have seen the patio area on the east side of the main building, between the chapel and the nursing home. This area is used by residents for exercise, sunning, family visitations, as well as social gatherings, i.e. strawberry festival, ice cream parties and entertainment. During the growing season it is not unusual for residents to talk about the flowers in blossom and to speculate on the next blooms that will appear. Many times friends will describe both plants and flowers for residents with vision problems. Currently this area is sparsely landscaped and each growing season there is a conflict between existing plantings and weeds as to which will survive. It is the opinion of the undersigned volunteers that if properly landscaped and maintained the area would be of substantial therapeutic value to the residents. Toward this end a certified landscape architect has drawn up a landscaping plan. The area to be worked is approximately 3,200 square feet. Initially the area will be cleared. It will then be covered with DuPont landscape fabric which is a new concept in weed control. The fabric is porous thus permitting moisture to reach the soil. This product is also designed to hold the shredded mulch that will be added. New plantings Dear Friends: I am a American born Hungarian and proud of it. I enjoy the news and reports in your paper very much. We have a Hungarian American Club of Greater Louisville with about 30 to 40 members. It grieves me to tell you that very few of the Hungarians who came over since World War II belong to the club. It seems that they have a very short memory of all the help that was lovingly bestowed on their behalf when we look them into our lives, and helped and loved them as fellow Brothers and Sisters. I wish we could find an answer. May God continue to make your effort a success. Sincerely, Jesse Cerlan, Past President of the Hungarian American Club of Greater Louisville, Ky. will consist of groups of flowering plants to provide masses of color at the time of bloom. By following the architects recommendations the area will have beauty and balance for years to come. To accomplish this project this spring we must have pledged $5,990.00 by April 1, 1984. Your interest and financial support is needed for the project to succeed. We are asking you as a friend of Bethlen Home to contribute in honor of someone special to you. BETHLEN LANDSCAPING FUND DRIVE February 1, 1984 - May 1, 1984 My pledge for this project is; In honor of Signed . Date _ Address Make checks payable to: Bethlen Landscaping Project P.O. Box 657 Ligonier, PA 15658 Dear Mr. Chomos; Enclosed is my renewal for the subscription of the magazine and the membership. Also a donation of $110.00 for the continuation of the valuable work this magazine provides. Sincerely, Anthony Piszéi Rutherford, N.J. If this reading is your first acquaintance with “THE EIGHTH TRIBE”, we hope you find it informative and enjoyable and that in time yon will become one of our regular subscribers. Yearly Subscription: U.S. & Canada $15.00 Other Foreign Countries $20.00 Foreign Air Mail $30.00 Bethlen Press, Inc. — P. O Box 637 Ligonier, Pa. 15658, U.S-A. February 1984 Page 7
