Fraternity-Testvériség, 1962 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1962-09-01 / 9. szám
2 FRATERNITY OVER 600 PERSONS WITNESS BETHLEN HOME DEDICATION (Reprinted from “The Latrobe Bulletin” — Sept. 4, 1962) Approximately 600 persons witnessed the dedication ceremonies for the New Bethlen Home for the Aging in Ligonier yesterday afternoon. The structure, the first of its kind to be built in the United States by the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, contains 76 rooms, and upon completion will accommodate 100 people. It will be classified as a home for the aged. Actually, it can fall in the category of a nursing home, since it contains all the necessary facilities. The Rev. Alexander Daroczy, superintendent of the home, said it is the only charitable institution with a Hungarian background. "On The Map Now" “One thing for sure”, he said, “Ligonier will be on the map now. People will know it exists.” This was in apparent referenc to the 24 other countries in the world where the religion exists. Chapel services conducted by the overseer of the new home, the Rev. Kalman Csia, opened the dedication. The services included a Hungarian hymn, the preaching of the Scripture Lessons, a Hungarian sermon, two additional hymns and the benediction. Following the chapel services, the crowd formed in front of the building. Paul Shigo sang the U. S. National Anthem. Albert A. Fiok, attorney for the home, gave the opening address. Then George S. Szabó, the architect who designed the home, handed the keys to the Rev. George E. K. Borshy, president of the Hungarian Reformed Federation, Washington, D. C. Rev. Borshy spoke and reminded the gathering that it was a big mistake, indeed, for immigrants to believe they were in America by mistake. “These were God’s plans”, he said. “He sent us here, and we are taking part in building this wonderful country.” Not An Asylum Pertaining to the home, he said, “This is not an asylum, or a hospital, but a home for the old people who deserve to live their life in the end, just as they lived when they started.” He stressed the determination needed by the Federation to interest all walks of people to share in its efforts. He introduced members of the Supreme Council of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America.
