The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1984-07-01 / 7. szám

A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR

We, the “Senior Citizen Generation” of the Hungarian community in New Jersey, as well as elsewhere around the country, have a sacred mission to perform. It is to search for, reach out to, and embrace, within our ethnic society, the generations destined to succeed our own. We must, as responsible American-Hungarians, embark upon and carry out this “CRUSADE FOR HUNGARIANISM” in such meaninful ways that those many thousands of young people, who are presently our “LOST GENERATION” because we have neglected them, will be prepared in time to become proud and involved custodians of their Hungarian heritage. If we, the “Senior Citizen Generation” of the Hungarian community in America, will now do, what we should have done long ago, we will have honored our individual, and collective, responsibility for the preservation of our ethnic legacy to our children and grandchildren.

This is one of the “lessons” we learned during the course of the Hungarian Heritage Conference sponsored by our HUNGARIAN EIGHTH TRIBE FOUNDATION and held recently in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. All of us present were so moved by it that it has now become the motivating force behind the reorganization and reorientation of our foundation and the policy-guideline for this, its official publication.

The route our joint mission must take is already signposted. We must light the “TORCH OF HUNGARIANISM” for our younger generations by welcoming them into our clubs, organizations, churches, associations, foundations, and other special interest groups; and we must encourage them not only to participate in our various educational, cultural, and social activities, but also to accept positions of leadership. We must also, as their hosts and guides, respect and accept the fact that the language of most of them is English and NOT Hungarian, and that most of them are Americans first and Hungarians, second.

It stands to reason that, in addition to welcoming our “LOST GENERATION” into the fold, we must also acquaint them with the history of Hungary and of the Hungarian people; brief them on Magyar folklore, folk art, folk dances, folk music, and other aspects of our culture; inform them about the significant contributions made by Hungarians in America; and keep them posted on what is going on and where nationwide. In other words, we must also “communicate” with them in their own language, and this is precisely what this magazine has been doing and intends to keep on doing.

You can help us to keep on “communicating” even more effectively by subscribing to our publication, either on your own behalf, or on behalf of your American-born children, relatives, and friends.

Our subscription rate is only $15.00 a year, or only $25.00 including a membership in the Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation. Please make your check or money order payable to the BETHLEN PRESS, INC., P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083. (For New Jersey residents).

Its receipt will be warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Paul Pulitzer Managing Editor

This section is produced for "The Eighth Hungarian Tribe” magazine by PULITZER-GOODMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083 (Tel: 201/964-8464).

Managing Editor: Paul Pulitzer Co-Managing Editor: Roger B. Goodman Associate Editor & Advertising/Circulation Manager: Joseph Horvath Associate Editor (Research): Harry G. Ladanye Advertising Manager (Central Jersey): Doris Hody Club News Editor: Frank Hidi Special Correspondent: Marianne Oross

FROM THE MAILMAN

Dear Mr. Pulitzer and Mr. Sajgó:

The E.H.T. is so much more professional with all the contributing columnists. Your interesting article on Hydrotherapy in Hungary brings to mind the company of Ilona Mészáros who imports the magnesium rich artesian waters from Budapest for the basis of her exclusive skin care products and are used at her Institute of Skin Care in New York City, Denver, Chicago, and Texas. They are also available through mail order. Her products have been featured in many women’s magazines and the Medical Digest. I would be interested in reading an article on her in the E.H.T.

Also, Tibor Gergely was a renowned illustrator for children’s books until his passing away several years ago. He illustrated a countless number of books for Golden Books, Golden Press, and others. His works are so appealing to all ages and I’d love to see an article in rememberance of Mr. Gergely as I feel he contributed his talents to this society in a significant manner - thru the eyes of our children for over 20 years.

It would be interesting to read articles on the two people I mentioned in future E.H.T. issues.

Mr. Irene Falatovics Michigan City, Indiana

(EDITOR’S NOTE: We really appreciate Mrs. Irene Falatovics’ suggestions and will do whatever we can to make sure that the two people she mentioned in her letter to us Will be subjects of articles in future issues of this publication.)

Dear Mr. Pulitzer:

We thank you for the nice article you wrote about us and hope that the next time you come into New Brunswick you will stop by so that we can treat you to a delicious plate of chicken paprikas. Meanwhile, please find a subscription enclosed for a dear friend of ours.

The Harth Family New Brunswick, N.J.

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