William Penn Life, 1985 (20. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1985-07-01 / 4. szám

President’s Column By John Sabo National President Sincere Thanks Concerning the ailment operation of Mrs. Ethel Sabo, we are thankful to those of you who sent letters, flowers, and gifts. She is recuperating well. It is a great pleasure to realize that we have so many caring good friends. Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park August 8, 1985 For the last sixteen years, since the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania’s inception, Hungarian Day at Kenny­wood Park has always been maintained and honored as a very special affair like the Pittsburgh Folk Festival. Previously the United Magyar Civic Association of Western Pennsylvania has car­ried this tradition faithfully. Like the Folk Festival the requirements are to produce fine homemade Hungarian cooking, display crafts and artifacts, and entertain with song and dance. This year again, Bori Kerékgyártó is the food chairwoman who has always managed the cooking with love and care. Her special fresh foods include Gulyas (Goulash) and Töltött Káposzta (stuffed cabbage). The dance group will be preparing and presenting a one hour program for your entertaining pleasure. Two major dances will be the Sárközi Cycle and the Pántlikázó. Other prearranged materials, yet to be chosen, will also be presented. Sister Edith Nemeth will also display her embroideries with a demonstration included. For ticket information call Rose Gerzsenyi, the groups 1985 President at 864-0042, Alexander J. Bodnár, Publicity Director at 422-1886 or Mrs. Canovine, Ticket Chairwoman at 462-4190. This year it is essential that you buy tickets from the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania members to help the group with sales. This will secure Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park again next year. You can also send letters of request to AJB Communica­tions and Marketing, 4804 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Staff Sergeant Frank Z. Molnár Congressional Medal of Honor Awardee Honored by William Penn Association Gus G. Nagy National Secretary National Secretary Gus G. Nagy read the following citation at the William Penn Association Forty-Second Annual Dinner on May 25, 1985, New Brunswick, N.J. Continued on page 4, column 1 U.S. Postage Paid WILLIAMÜV PENN LIFE Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 Editor-in-chief........................................................................................John Sabo Associate Editor...............................................................................Gus. G. Nagy Editing Office 709 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 _________Area Code (412) 231-2979____________________ Office of Publication 709 Brighton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Graphics by A.J.B. Communications Published Bi-Monthly Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION 709 Brighton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Two From Association Attend Heritage Center Cornerstone Laying CORNERSTONE LAYING — Among various dignitaries attending the corner­stone laying for the Hungarian Heritage Center in New Brunswick were, from left, Dorqthy Drwal, Edison, N.J. councilwoman; Mayor John Lynch, New Brunswick; Rev. Barnabus, Magyar Reformed Church; Mark Roczey, Gov. Thomas Kean of New Jersey, E. Eugene Oross, chairman of the board of the American Hungarian Federation; Yolan Varga, festival coordinator; Rev. Mathew Kiss, St. Ladislaus Church; August J. Molnár, president of American Hungarian Federation. Two representatives from the William Penn Association at­tended the recent cornerstone laying for the Hungarian Heritage Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. There were Joseph Arvay, national director, and John Tusai, national fraternal director. The ceremony was spon­sored by the American Hungarian Foundation and was held at 300 Somerset Street in New Brunswick as part of the opening of the 10th annual festival sponsored by the Hungarian Civic Association. Highlights of the ceremony included remarks by Gov. Thomas Kean. Participating in the ceremonies with Gov. Kean were E. Guene Oross, chair­man of the board of directors of the American Hungarian Foun­dation. Included in the ceremony were three women who have maintained their Hungarian identity and have been longtime residents of the New Brunswick area. They were Anna Horvath, 93, Caroline Kish, 99, and Julia Weiss, 85. Symbolically they handed over their cherished traditions to two children representing the future. The Heritage Center’s main areas will include a museum,' library and archive center and conferences, research and community centers. The center will be situated within the ruins of a needle fac­tory, once a prosperous enter­prise in New Brunswick. By altering the turn-of-the-century factory, it will become useful again and enable Hungarian- Americans to preserve a bit of history and culture. The project will cost $2.9 million and $500,000 has already been raised toward that goal. August J. Molnár, presi­dent of the Federation, estimates $850,000 will cover the purchase and renovation, $400,000 the furnishings and equipment with an additional $1.2 million needed for an en­dowment. The interest income from the endowment will be used to pay operating costs. The Foundation presently rents quarters and lacks ade­quate space to display its collection of documents, photographs, books and art­work created by, or about Hungarians. The library alone contains more than 30,000 volumes and is an affiliate with Rutgers University. The archive includes books from the 15th century and the museum collec­tion includes coins minted as far back as the year 1000. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LOUIS L. VARGA SCHOLARS GUILD FORMERLY CALLED THE BOARD OF ASSOCIATES HELD AT THE HYATT REGENCY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY ON FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1985 1) The meeting is called to order by President William C. Kohut and he welcomes all members. 2) A motion was approved and seconded to dispense with the reading of last year’s Louis L. Varga Scholars Guild Minutes. 3) Mr. Kohut states that the Guild has approximately 41 members including branches that participate. There is $22,915.00 in the Louis L. Varga Fund and the funds are co-mingled with the other scholarship monies, the grand total being $331,000. The main purpose of assembling is to discuss ways of having more participation in the Scholars Guild and obtain­ing more members to join. An up-to-date report will be sent to all members of the Guild that will show the status of all monies contributed during the year and also their individual balances to reach the $1,000.00 level. 4) Mr. Stephen G. Danko suggests that since the William Penn Life Magazine comes out six times a year, a coupon be in­serted in the magazine asking for contributions to the Louis L. Varga Scholars Guild. 5) The subject is brought up by Mr. Sabo as to his personal contributions that he donates to the Scholarship Foundation. He was under the impression that the money went to the Scholar­ship Guild, yet it’s not being recognized as such, unless he so designates. 6) Mr. Banes clarifies that all members who donate $1,000 to the Foundation within a four (4) year period or $250.00 a year, the donation is given to the Foundation and not to the Guild. When the $1,000 dona­tion is made, you automatically become a lifetime member of the Guild and you get a cer­tificate. 7) Mr. Kenawell suggests that contacting by letter former recipients and asking for dona­tions to the Scholarship Foun­dation would be of help since the recipients should be grateful for receiving a grant to further their education. 8) There being no further business to come before the neeting, President Kohut ad­­ourns the meeting. 2

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