Fraternity-Testvériség, 1998 (76. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1998-07-01 / 3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 19 HUNGARIAN HERITAGE-LEAVING A LEGACY My thanks and gratitude go out to all who so graciously and with sincerity expressed their acknowledgment of the article “Treasures of the Archives Re-Visited” printed in the last issue of the Fraternity. It seems to have touched the heartstrings of many readers. The spontaneous responses that I have received have been very heartwarming. One person from Painsville, Ohio was so overcome with enthusiasm that she called me and immediately wanted to know how to proceed with her research. Her objective and ultimate goal was to leave a legacy for a family member. In a subsequent letter she wrote, “I believe our Heritage is another gift from God, treasure it”. She has moved forward with her research in a very careful and precise manner, ascertaining the information she was looking for. But, as all genealogists will attest to, there are times when the information comes at the price of very tired eyes - after many hours of scanning microfilm. Young people should be encouraged to value and cherish their Heritage. It can be a bridge to the past. Upon realizing that they are following the traditions of their parents and grandparents, there can be an enormous sense of bonding between the generations. What better way can we honor our forefathers than by passing on this precious information to family members? On the occasion of our Church’s 75th anniversary, Rt. Rev. Basil Rakaczky, our Pastor, researched and published in our Church Bulletin the “Spiritual Statistics of St. Michael’s.” This gem of information, which I am sure took many hours of arduous study, has been invaluable in my fact-finding. A debt of gratitude is also directed to Professor August J. Molnár, President of the American Hungarian Foundation. Although he has a very busy schedule, he has been very obliging when asked questions especially pertaining to Makkosjanosi in Bereg Megye and Nagy Tarkany and Damoc in Zemplén Megye. Thanks go to Viola Wyttenback who has also been very helpful. The branches of our Family Tree are almost in place. With the help of God, I will be able to complete it and this will be the legacy to my family. Mrs. Margaret Pauli, Branch 501 84 Center Street,Metuchen, N. J. 08840 Telelphone: 732-549-4898, E-mail: mmpaull@castle.net. “I believe our Heritage is another gift from God, treasure it.” HUNGARIAN PROTESTANT BALL MAGYAR PROTESTÁNS BAL The thirty-ninth Hungarian Protestant Ball will be held on Friday, November 13th, at the Wayne Manor, Wayne, N.J. There will be cocktails at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The Presentation of Debutantes and the Opening Waltz will be at 9:30 p.m. This is an event not to be missed by young or old. Entertainment will be provided by the Hungarian Scouts Folk Dance Ensemble and the Életfa Nepi Zenekar. The Hungária Orchestra will play the tunes of the evening. Closing is at 1:00 a.m. If anyone wishes to be a debutante or an escort, or for any additional information, please call Miss Priscilla Hunyady (732-381-6413) or Rev. Peter Toth (732-541-5051). Ticket and table reservations can be made through the following church offices: >- 175 Pershing Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 - (732) 541-5051 >- 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 - (732) 442-7799 > 179 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 - (732) 545-5841 >- 220 Fourth Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 - (973) 778-1019 > 229 East 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028 - (212) 734-2066 > 344 East 69,h Street, New York, NY - (212) 734-5252 >- 21 Lexington Avenue, So. Norwalk, CT 06854 - (203) 854-4860 >- 50 No. Washington Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 - (732) 381-6413 According to the traditions of the Hungarian Protestant Ball, the proceeds from the Ball will be used to provide scholarships to worthy college students. At last year’s Ball, eleven scholarships were awarded to college and graduate students.
