The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1985 (12. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1985-05-01 / 5. szám
HUNGARIANS IN LOUISVILLE, KY. Our Hungarian-American Club is preparing for the Heritage Weekend Celebration, held this year on June 8-9 on Louisville, Kentucky’s Riverfront Belvedere. Our weekend last year was such a huge success, because of the efforts of our small, but loyal and enthusiastic band of club members. Our beautiful, hand painted 23 ft. long castle was such a hit that the Heritage Corp. used our exhibit as a demonstration for the National meetings. We were on TV and had numerous articles in the paper all applauding our display as being so unique and beautifully decorated. Most of us wore ethnic costumes even in our food booth. This year all of us will be in Hungarian dress, as it identifies us as a group proud of our heritage. Our castle had lighted 3 feet square topography maps, and someone was standing constantly to answer questions on the history of Hungary. This year we are expanding our historical section with models of plaster, fiberglass and paintings all in 3-D to acquaint visitors with our colorful past in a more visible way. Our food booth stood out from all the rest, because of the rich red floral panels that outlined it, the huge Hungarian Crest was at its center. The Heritage Corp. used photos of it at the national meetings to advertise the neatness, the attractiveness and color they desired that other Ethnic groups should try to match. Our souvenier booth was unique because over 75% of the items offered were hand made and original. No other ethnic group had anything even close to what we offered. It was gaily decorated and it was also used as a example to other groups by the Heritage Corp. Even we find it hard to believe that a club so small — only 21 members — could accomplish so much. We are successful, because we all enjoy each other and are so eager to let others share in our colorful and courageous past, that we are fill willing to work extra hard to make the Hungarians the one to remember! We don’t have to tell others of our joy and pride — it shows in the things we do. If you are in the Louisville, Kentucky area on June 8 or 9 — come by the Downtown Riverfront Belvedere and say “JO NAPOT’’! The president of the Hungarian-American Culture Club is Louis Torok, 1315 S. Buckman, Sleplentsville, KY 40165. Nancy Whitley HUNGARIAN VIGNETTES BUCHAREST, RUMANIA - It is not enough that Rumania has exploited Vlad Tepes (Count Dracula) to attract touristdollars and has claimed John Hunyadi, one of the greatest heroes of Hungary, as a native son. Now comes word that Victor Banciuescu, a writer for “Cinema”, claims that the late Johnny Weissmuller of “Tarzan” fame was born in Temesvár, Transylvania, and is, therefore, a bonafide Rumanian. If he was, in that case he must have been a Hungarian and not a Rumanian. And, every reader of this magazine knows why! * * * NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Dr. Alexander Szemere of Kendall Park was the Chairman of the recent 22nd Annual Carousel Ball benefiting the American Hungarian Foundation, while Mr. Frank Chrinko of Franklin Park, who is also the official Travel Agent (Fugazy International Travel) for the Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine’s “Historical Tour of Hungary”, served as Co-Chairman. Held at the Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminister, the Carousel Ball was one of the series of events, scheduled for throughout the United States, that will be held to celebrate the Foundation’s 30th anniversary year. PHILADELPHIA, PA. - When, and if, the Hungarian community in America can get itself together to support the establishment of a Hungarian-American Hall of Fame, there is one Hungarian whose name and achievements will be housed in it forever as an example of the significant contributions to America made by Hungarians. He is the late Eugene Ormandy, the Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years, who died this past March 12th at the age of 85. * * * Page 4 May, 1985
