The Eighth Tribe, 1977 (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1977-04-01 / 4. szám
April, 1977 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page 11 Letters to the Editor:— April 12, 1977 Sándor E. Chomos Editor, Eighth Tribe Dear Mr. Chomos: Below are listed the names of those who were awarded a 1 year’s subscription to the Eighth Tribe at the “Zene és Szavaló Verseny” sponsored by my branch of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. I still intend to send you some pictures and an article about it. If possible, please begin the subscription with the March 1977 issue. Enclosed is a separate chack for the subscriptions at the agreed price of $7.00 each. Awards were received by: Carmen and Jasmin Castillo, Eva Bagoly, Tunde Garai, Julius Grecz, Karen and Andrea Devaya, Denise and Klara Elekes, Barbara Subota. I wish to express my appreciation to you for your efforts in publishing this excellent magazine. It certainly should enlighten and educate all who read it of their great Hungarian heritage! My only suggestion would be to include the section on Hungarian folk songs as it was in your earlier editions. Yours truly, Margaret H. Saltzer So. Pasadena, CA Editor’s Note: We would like to express our commendation to Mrs. Margaret Saltzer and the members of her committee for setting an example how a Society’s action can benefit the young people by giving them a subscription to the Eighth Tribe. We hope this will encourage other societies and churches to take similar action. 0 0 0 0 April 14, 1977 Dear Editor: Long since, it has been my conviction that we, Americans of Hungarian descent, need periodicals in English language. This is the only way to project the values of the Hungarian past and present into the English speaking world. As I see, “The Eighth Tribe” could be such an organ. I hope the editors will agree with me that “The Eighth Tribe” should cover a wide field of interests. We cannot compete with the “Times” but we can accept it as a model, of course, limiting the field of interest to problems related to the Hungarians past and present. Sincerely yours, Alexander Pásztor Canoga Park, California oooo March 14, 1977 Mr. Sándor E. Chomos: The more I read the Eighth Tribe, the more I am inclined to know more about my origin. I am curious, yes, very curiors to know more about where my ancestors came from and who they were. Were they musicians — at least a few of them. Or, were they tradesmen, land owners, merchants or what? How did they earn their livelihood. Maybe they were horse traders. Whatever and whoever they were, I would like to know of them. Maybe your publications will open a new horizon for me and help me on my way to discover more about my past. Yes, Mr. Chomos, you and your associates are engaged in a very interesting and educational undertaking. Keep it going. Dr. S. B. Várdy writes in his “History of the Magyars” that “the life of a nation may also be compared to that of a river..........and thus, the nation is shaped and moulded through much of its history, until finally — having fulfilled its mission — it too is absorbed by newly emerging or more viable nations, and thus loses itself in the ocean of humanity.” (Extracted from the Eighth Tribe, page 5 of the February, 1977 issue.) During the time a group of people (tribes) go through the above process which may take a thousand years or more many members of that group have contributed valuable information in many fields of human endeavor. Many of those contributions have resulted in a better life for all the people of the world. The Magyars have engaged in many notable achievements. Some have been recorded while others have yet to be recognized. Regards to all, Gus Janossy ianzmnannannaannuannnananaaannnnannnnnnai H B A NEWS Those wishing to become members of HBA or would like to have more information on HBA or MGT should write to the respective organizations, both at: Dr. I. S. Tuba 7125 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235 ’jrjuuurjnanmnamanaarmannaaaaanaaaaaTsnnna Thought Determines The Man To where the man thinketh Doth he fly with his wings, And for that instant Becomes what his thoughts sings. He is noble and kind, When his thoughts soar into the sky, But less ideal and profound When his thoughts fall to the ground. Feel yourself content of Happiness each thought brings, Then choose only those Which makes your soul sing. Weigh them carefully And with a just hand. If you’ll look at them closely The thought determines the man!!! Joseph Szurcsik
