Monthly Progress | June 2014

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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY

VOLUME SIXTY-NINE

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NUMBER 6

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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

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JUNE 2014

—SOCCER BEEF & BEER— Saturday, June 7 7:00pm - 11:00pm Tickets: $30.00 DJ Music, Beef & Beer, Raffles, 50/50 FOR TICKETS AND INFO CONTACT: Sara Apanavage at aps2313@hotmail.com

A Year-Long Celebration of the History, Traditions & Life of the Ethnic Germans

A CULTURAL EXHIBIT PRESENTED AND CURATED BY THE PHILADELPHIA DONAUSCHWABEN | TRENTON DONAUSCHWABEN |UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS

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FEATURING: Over 1000 artifacts & photographs chronicling the lives of the Danube Swabian Germans of Hungary

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An extensive library of historical and cultural texts!

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—GERMAN DAY—

A series of cultural exchange presentations

At the Vereinigung Erzgebirge The Steuben Day Observance Association of Philadelphia & Vicinity, of which the German Hungarians are active members, will hold its Annual German Day event this year at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge in Warminster. German Day is not only a fundraiser for the GermanAmerican Steuben Parade in Philadelphia, but also as a celebration of the bonds between German-Americans, clubs and organizations.

Friday, June 13: 7:00-9:00pm Saturday, June 14: 12:00-6:00pm Sunday, June 15: 12:00-6:00pm

Sunday, June 22 Gates Open at 12:00pm at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge

Tickets: $6.00 *Advance Tickets are available at the local German Clubs for $5.00

Musical Entertainment by the

Heimatklänge Orchestra The Crowning of

Miss German-America Philadelphia 2014 Various Cultural Performances including the

German Hungarian Cultural Dance Groups 25 Years Since the Fall of

The Berlin Wall A Special Appearance by the

Tricentennial 12 Seat Bike

Food, Beer, Dancing, Sports & Fun!

LOCATED AT THE:

Danube Swabian Association of Philadelphia 1277 Southampton Road | Philadelphia, Pa | 19116 | 215-969-9356

www.danubeswabian.com | facebook.com/danubeswabian Please Bring Items to the Donauschwaben on Monday, June 9 or Tuesday, June 10 at 6 PM.

—GH GOLF OUTING— DATE: Friday, August 8 LOCATION: Bensalem Country Club TIME: 11:00am Registration 12:00pm Tee Off COST: $125.00 per Golfer INCLUDES: Green Fees, Cart, Beer on Course, Fine Dining Sit Down Dinner with Beer, Wine, Soda & Commemorative Gift.

$50.00 for Dinner Only DINNER: 5:00-8:00pm at our Clubhouse For Questions Contact: Danielle Weyershaeuser 267-234-8555 | d.weyershaeuser@gmail.com

Cindy Proll, Entertainment

NOTICE: Members should proudly wear their German Hungarian Tracht or Attire! Celebrate the German-American Community with our fellow Clubs!

“Sommer” by STEFAN JÄGER

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—CLUB NIGHT-PATIO NIGHT— Join Us for Our Usual Fun & Camaraderie on These Great Summer Nights!

PAVILIION BAR OPEN FOR BUSINESS FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE MUSIC! | SOCCER! | FUN! Games will take place under the GH Stadium lights.

Please see www.ughsoccer.com for schedules.

Mark your Calendars for the Third Friday of Each Month!

Join Us On: Friday, June 20 Friday, July 18 Friday, August15 Friday, September 19 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Cindy Proll | 267-566-7239 | clproll@verizon.net

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—MONTHLY PROGRESS—

JUNE 2014

—WORLD CUP MATCHES—

—AMONG OUR MEMBERS—

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UNITED STATES vs. Ghana

BY EMILY FRICKER Obituaries It is with sadness that we report the passing of the following members and friends.

Our deepest sympathy to all the families on their recent losses.

Eva Lambing, nee Lind, 96 of Lecanto, Florida died on May 13, in her sleep. She lived for over 20 years with her daughter and her husband in Florida. She was probably at present our oldest member and she kept in touch with us via our Monthly Progress. Eva was the wife of the late Jacob “Joe” Lambing and the mother of the late Joseph “Lucky” Lambing and is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw and grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Theresa Kirsch, who was a former Women’s Auxiliary Chairlady. Eva was active in club activities and was seen at the club weekly when she lived in this area. She was buried next to her husband at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Riverside, NJ. Mary Ann Eppinger, nee Logan, 78 of Philadelphia died on May 16 after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, Robert and her 3 sons as well as their families, and her sister. She was actively involved in our club for many years. Her funeral mass was held at St. Cecilia Church in Fox Chase.

Anna Gauder, nee Jung, 83 of Southampton Estates, Warminster died on May 18. She is the wife of Joseph Gauder. Born in Kula Yugoslavia, the Jung family immigrated to the USA in the 1950s and settled in Philadelphia. Anna is also survived by three children and their families. The Gauder family is well known in both German Hungarian and Donauschwaben circles. Anna’s funeral mass was held at the Nativity of Our Lord Church in Warminster.

Anna Mueller, nee Schmidt, 90 of Huntingdon Valley died on May 20. She was born in Revere, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of the late John Mueller who was active in various areas of our club. Anna is also survived by her three children and their families. Her funeral mass was at St. Albert the Great Church in Huntingdon Valley.

Kati Meyer, nee Fogl, 86 of Fort Washington died on May 27. She was born in Hungary.

She emigrated to Germany in the 1940s and met and married Carl Meyer and in 1959 they and their two sons, Carl and Raymond immigrated to the USA. Kati is survived by her sons and their families and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler. Her son Carl is a “famed” accordion player among the German community, having played many years with the Heimatklänge Orchestra.

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Germany vs. Ghana

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June 21 | 3:00pm

President: JANET MALOFIY 14 Sugar Maple Lane | Horsham, Pennsylvania | 19044

UNITED STATES vs. Germany

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June 26 | 12:00pm

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CHEER ON THE U.S.A. IN THE FIFA WORLD CUP!

JUNE 25, 2014

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—FOR CLUB & COUNTRY— It is a FIFA World Cup Summer. Major League Soccer (MLS), in March launched a marketing campaign “MLS: For Club and Country.” The slogan says just what soccer fans do. Soccer fans support their club and they support their country. The MLS is connecting its players and its fans with the U.S. National Team and as the World Cup comes closer this becomes all more important. The United States 23 man roster for the Brazil World Cup features 10 MLS Players many of whom are key to the team. With this knowledge, the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be “For Club and Country” for the United States!

We, the United German-Hungarians have always been a modern American club. Yes, we hold very dearly our ethnic culture and celebrate our ethnic customs, but as an organization we have and will always remain staunchly patriotic about our American way of life. This celebration of our ethnicity is in itself an phenomenon unique to America. We love this country, our home and many of us dedicate ourselves to its advancement in the realms we care about. Soccer is the largest of these. We are proud of our players, administrators and coaches who have served their country in soccer.

German Hungarians: For Club and Country:

—WEEKLY SANDWICH BOARD— YOU GET A SANDWICH! YOU GET A SANDWICH!

SANDWICHES FOR EVERYONE! Active members will already know that the Kitchen Committee has begun a regular Tuesday night sandwich board served from 6:30pm in the clubhouse for $5.00. Chips and a pickle are included. Please see the website or our social media sites for menus. Or you can just stop by and be surprised!

—BAYERISCHER ECKE— The Bayerischer Volksfest Verein was founded in Philadelphia on the corner of Fairmount and Franklin Streets in December of 1878 when 40 people signed up to become members of a club that would hold Bavarian style festivals in America. After a long history and many happy fests in our great city the club moved in 2002 to be a part of our community at the German Hungarians.

This year, 2014 marks the 12th Anniversary of that union.

June 21—12th Anniversary Dance Dance music by the Emil Schanta Orchestra

ALL DANCES 7:00pm TO 11:00pm

—LEGENDS OF SOCCER—

Its that time again for the Legends to lace up their boots, pull up their socks, tuck in their shirts and take the field. Our friends from the Gemütlichen Enzianer have invited Walt Bahr William Wilkinson us to the Legends of Soccer Weekend on Saturday, August 2 at Plattdeutsche Park in Jack Dunn Casey Bahr Franklin Square, NY where the HOTA BavariAlex Ely Chris Bahr Arthur Jethon Dave McWilliams ans clubhouse stands.

The preliminary information we have reWerner Fricker Steve Rammel ceived from the Gemütlichen informed us Bob Watson Peter Vermes that an informal meet & greet at the HOTA Otto Brand Pat Morris Heinz Guckert Dave Castellanos clubhouse will take place from 12:302:00pm. The soccer match will be from 2:00Adam Piskei Jeremy Ortiz 4:00pm. From 4:00-6:30pm a BBQ will take These men have played for National, place at the clubhouse. We are excited to be Olympic, Pan Am, Armed Services and Naparticipating again in this event with our tional Futsal Teams. friends.

We wish the U.S. Good Luck in Brazil this More information regarding this event will Summer! be forthcoming.

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—GETTING TO KNOW YOU—

—BEHIND OUR NAME—

Lest we forget that we are a social institution this featured column is presented. The German Hungarians are a community and a community requires members.

In an effort to bring together our membership, staff writer Karina Fricker has taken upon herself the task of “Getting to Know You!” These short biographies will help us all to get to know one another better.

So if you see one of these faces you did not know before stop, smile and say hello.

The year, Two Thousand Fourteen marks an anniversary not only of 104 years of existence, but also of 75 years we have held the name United German-Hungarians of Philadelphia and Vicinity. This essay, printed in parts in this newspaper, will take you on a journey to find out the true meaning of who we are and why our names are important.

This story and so with it our name, is older than 75 years. It stretches past 1939, the year we adopted this name. In the history books it surpasses the timeline that often for us begins with the founding date, 1910.

Though the beginning may be set ages ago, in a different time, at a different place and for all intents and purposes, a different world, may it be a story we continue to write long into the future.

Banat: Once Our Home Numerous times we have printed in these pages the story of who we are and where we come from. Countless writers amongst our learned members have taken the time to describe and define who we are as a people.

Misunderstanding of these truths is a result of a number of possible handicaps. More often than not however, people choose to not understand. Those looking to overcome this ignorance are encouraged to read and study the subject. It is suggested that Werner Fricker Jr’s “A History of Our People” printed in “Mahlzeit,” our cookbook is the perfect place to start.

“Banat” is a name given to many geographic regions in south-eastern Europe. The term "banat" referred to a frontier region that was governed by a military leader sometimes known as a “ban” himself. The “banat” that we are concerned with is sometimes known as the Banat of Temeswar. The word “Banat” used alone refers to this region.

Banat was under the rule of the Hapsburgs though for a time it was lost to the Ottoman Turks. After the Austro-Turkish war of 171618 the region was once again returned to the hands of the Austro-Hungarian Empire when it was conquered by Prince Eugene of Savoy.

Under the Emperors and Empresses of the German and Austrian realms, these areas were settled and their culture, hard work and faith flourished in the region. Our ancestors were these settlers. People who hailed from here would go on to found our club in America. The Banater Männerchor was founded November of 1910 and as is written, “very quickly became the rendezvous for the German-Hungarians of Philadelphia.” (Rack) Michael

ANNA MARTINI, 24 has been an amazing addition to our dance group ever since she joined over a year ago. Anna is from Hamilton, New Jersey where she lives with her parents, Hans and JoAnn, and her sisters, Luisa and Chrissy. Anna didn’t grow up as a member of our club, but her parents and grandparents as well have always been good friends of ours as they are all active in the Trenton Donauschwaben. Anna graduated from Rosemont College in 2012 with a double major in international business and German. Now, Anna works in inventory control at one of the leading companies in chassis leasing/operations.

“My job is a mix of finance and operations, so one day I’m doing inventory audits on the west coast and the next I’m performing an analysis of storage costs for idle equipment on the east coast,” Anna described.

Anna decided to join the German Hungarian dance group because she believes that we are an active presence in folk and Schuhplattler dancing.

“The group really strives to make sure that they always give a great performance which was something that I really admired.” Martini said. Until about a year ago, Anna had no idea what Schuhplattler dancing really entailed, but as she learns more dances and more about the technique, she is really starting to enjoy it. She even attended her first Gaufest with us, this past summer in Cleveland, Ohio. Anna performed with us at our 104th Anniversary Banquet and most recently, A Night in Vienna. All of these events showcase different types of dance, so to be able to excel in all of them in such a short amount of time should be commended. Anna is truly a beautiful dancer and a great friend.

All of us enjoy having her at practice each week! Anna, we thank you for your dedication and time! We love having you around!

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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:

—A NIGHT IN VIENNA— We advertised it as an escape. We marketed this as an evening we would transform the little town of Oakford into an “Austrian Dream.” And so we did.

German Hungarian Hall was spangled in the rich red and pure white of the Austrian tri-band. Boughs of white lace and twinkling lights hung about like the twinkling lights of the nighttime Vienna.

Any one member who attended can speak to the truth that this affair certainly contained all the elements of a success. The ingredients of our “A Night In Vienna” have been developed over time and after many renditions of the event. When each new one is added, it melds with the old and the ideal of the event is strengthened.

Though we may have escaped to a feeling of Vienna, the inner success of an event such as this lies with the social demeanor of our members. Our elders remember the nights of their youth when they went to Vienna right here at home. The generations may remember their first performance or attendance.

At this year’s event Karen David shared a story about how her father, the late John David took her to her first event at our club many years ago. That event was A Night In Vienna. This anecdotes and others like it pepper the conversations of the guests.

Our youth revel in the opportunity to smile and put smiles on the faces of all the members, family and friends. Our German Hungarian Dancers appreciate the result of many nights of hard work at practice culminating at an event that is exciting, beautiful, festive and high class! This group and its convictions remain one of our greatest assets.

On Saturday, May 31 the guests of A Night In Vienna enjoyed a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00pm. A succulent entrée of Chicken Theresa was served to all in attendance. After dinner a Viennese sweet table was opened in our dining room for the enjoyment of all.

The Kauriga Orchestra filled the hall with music and during dinner serenaded the tables with a trio of strings accompanied by an accordionist. The strolling musicians created a wonderful atmosphere during dinner.

Soloist Jacqueline Smith displayed a wide range in her vocals with a number of tunes.

The dancers opened the floor with The Kaiser Franz Josef der Erste Rettungs Jubel Marsch and the Ländler from the Sound of Music. Then they thrilled audiences with the Emperor’s Waltz. Smiles proved they were proud of themselves.

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—THE SCHNITZEL BOY— Once on a winding mountain-top trail, little Hansi marched forward not knowing where he was going or from whence he had come. As the boy followed the rocky path up he stopped only once to look behind him seeing nothing. Far off in the distance, past the rocks of the mountain and the green patches of grass on the hills, he saw the red roofs of many a building. With nowhere to go little Hansi trudged on feeling fainter by the step. He pushed forward all afternoon into the evening until he reached the gates he so sought after. Coming up that final hill he was about to fall with a sigh of relief and desperation when his curious nose gave him the strength to go on! Through heavy breaths he leaned against the gate and asked a peddler on his way by, “My friend, I have climbed this high mountain and have been without food all day. I can smell hot food in the air. From where does it come?” The elderly man smiled and with a crooked finger he pointed further into the town. Hansi looked to see a building that sat crumbling on a hill at the center. His nose took him the rest of the way. When he reached the doors he was rushed in and seated at a table. The people with smiling faces pushed a hot plate of food in front of him and a cold beer mug into his hand. The little Hansi smiled in gratitude and ate and drank furiously. When he was finished he was brought another plate. “Thank you, Thank you my saviors!” He said when he finished, “What is this place that sits here like a castle on a hill?” They all laughed heartily and answered him, “This my little Schnitzel-Boy is the United German-Hungarians!”

JUNE 2014

—DANCING AROUND—

GH GOLF OUTING The German Hungarians, through both our REGISTRATION FORM: (Please Register by July 31) wide ranging dance group and our always NAME: ________________________________ FOURSOME REGISTRATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED striving to be organized Major team have 1. __________________________________ over the years forged a friendship and great 2. __________________________________ working relationship with the management 3. __________________________________ and staff of Brauhaus Schmitz on South 4. __________________________________ Street in Philadelphia.  Please place me/us in a foursome.

A number of times the dance group along with the Heimatklänge has performed at  Enclosed payment of $________ their Oktoberfest in the fall and as of last for _______ golfer registrations. year at their Maifest Street festival in May.  Hole Sponsor $______________ This year the Maifest happened to fall on the  Name of person/company organization weekend of the delegates meeting in Delafor the hole sponsor ware. A group of our young and dedicated (Please Attach any logo/business card): dancers showed their commitment that ___________________________________________ weekend and participated in both. A great ___________________________________________ time was had by all our members who attended, dancing, singing, eating and drink—SOCCER & SCHWOWE— ing in the streets of our city!

U.S. National Donauschwaben Tournament General Manager of our Major team, Wer—SCHNITZEL NIGHT— ner Fricker III took a team from our club, Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm coached by Soccer Director Andy J. WeyerA Delicious Schnitzel Dinner shaeuser, to Cleveland, Ohio for the Do(Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea) nauschwaben Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend.

Wednesday, July 9 Though the team struggled to find a workWednesday, August 6 ing unity on the field, losing the first three Wednesday, September 10 games, (Detroit Carpathia 2-1, Chicago Kickers 2-0, & Cleveland Concordia 2-0), the boys $10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar) rallied together on Sunday afternoon to Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy come back to win 3-2 over Milwaukee Sport Club, the 2013 Champions! Goals were at the UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS scored by Sasha Malofiy, Matt Robinson (2) and Jeff Pio. With hope Akron in 2015 will Schnitzel! The Favorite Treat! have better results for our team!

For Little Boys & Girls to Eat! Congratulations to Detroit Carpathia Kickers for winning the Tournament!

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