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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY
VOLUME SEVENTY
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NUMBER 6
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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
2015 Mid-Atlantic
KINDERFEST
On June 6, the Mid Atlantic Kinderfest was held at our clubhouse in Oakford. Many clubs with young involved children attended. Some of these clubs were GTV Almrausch Philadelphia, Enzian Volkstanzgruppe from Delaware, Auerhahn Schuhplattler Verein of Oley, and many more. The event started with group registration in the morning. Once everyone was settled, a group picture of the kinder was taken and the parade started. Each club marched behind the other, with two children from each club proudly holding their wooden sign that bears their verein’s name. In all the hustle and bustle of putting on an event such as this one, we do not realize how great a significance this has. The children that were marching in the parade this past weekend are the ones that will continue on the traditions of each of their clubs. If you were to look back at the pictures of the previous Kinderfest that the German Hungarians hosted, right there on the wooden stage are the children that have grown to become prize-winning dancers, leaders of their children’s groups, and judges of the Jugend Einzel competition. It is such a special thing to see an event such as this come full circle. The children who attended, danced, and ran around all day are the future of our organizations. Each club children’s group performed, and the Gauplattler was performed as well. The event was successful all around and we cannot wait for the Kinderfest next year in Lancaster! Karina Fricker
—NAT. DONAUSCHWABEN— Tournament | Mansfield, OH Your German Hungarians that competed in the US National Donauschwaben Tournament over Memorial Day weekend finished in second place in the group, just behind Cleveland Concordia. Cleveland would go on to lose to Detroit Carpathia Kickers in the final championship match. On Saturday, our team tied Cleveland 2:2 with goals from our own Elsion Pajolarri and Pat Raykovitz. In the second match, we won 2:0 over Chicago Green White. Pajolarri scored both goals. On Sunday, our team lost 3:0 against Akron G.F.S and won 1:0 over Milwaukee Sport Club with Pajolarri once again scoring the game winner. Congratulations to what has been deemed our “Sister Club,” the Carpathia Kickers. It was discovered in 2013 that our club and the Carpathia share a common ancestor in Peter Schock. The man was the founder and first president of both of our organizations and the bond between the clubs has been strengthened by this fact. Thanks are in order to the Mansfield Liederkranz for hosting the tournament! Even on short notice, they did a great job! Thanks also to the players and members who attended the trip!
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—1965 US AMATEUR CUP— On June 27, 1965, our club captured the first of our national titles. The US Amateur Cup Championship took place on field 1 in Oakford. What follows appeared in 1965 in a special issue of the Monthly Progress.
Sunday, June 27, 1965 saw a dream come true – and in truly resounding fashion. Our lads gave Philadelphia its first United States Amateur Soccer Championship in more than thirty years when they completely demoralized Saint Ambrose S.C. of St. Louis, Missouri, the western finalists, and shellacked them 6:0 in the grand final of the National Amateur Soccer Cup matches. Although the Mound City boys were totally outclassed, and the issue was never in doubt after the first few minutes, the “Saints” —SCHEDULE OF EVENTS— refused to give up and they played hard and clean soccer, right down to the wire. The amazFriday, June 19—CLUB NIGHT-PATIO NIGHT ingly clean play on the part of both teams made WITH THE PHILADELPHIA MODIFIERS | DETAILS ON PAGE 4 it a comparatively easy assignment for referee Buck Davidson, of Washington, D.C., and linesSaturday, June 27—GERMAN DAY man, Al Heery and Bill Rose of Philadelphia, AT THE CANNSTATTER VOLKSFEST VEREIN three of the best soccer arbiters in these parts. In this respect, we can’t help mentioning Buck Wednesday, July 1—SCHNITZEL NIGHT INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION WITH THE SCHNITZEL-BOY Davidson’s remark, prior to the game, to the effect that a match between two good, fair Saturday, July 25—GAUFEST WARM-UP playing teams always makes the officials look DETAILS ON PAGE 3 good. In his own, inimitable fashion Ted KerecJul. 30 - Aug. 2—25. GAUFEST MILWAUKEE zmann, our perennial master of ceremonies, opened the proceedings with a brief but hardy Aug. 7 - 9—LANDESTREFFEN LOS ANGELES welcome to the overflow crowd, and then proceeded to introduce the individual members of Friday, August 14—GOLF OUTING both teams as they trotted onto the field beDETAILS ON PAGE 4 tween two welcoming columns, comprised of our junior dancers and soccer players. September 26 & 27—137th OKTOBERFEST Miss Marlene Fricker, escorted by Masters Billy Galgon and Richard Heck, presented a bouSunday, October 4—STEUBEN PARADE ROCKLEDGE—FOX CHASE, PA quet on behalf of our club, to the visiting captain, Jim Murphy, a member of the United Saturday, October 21—SCHOCKTOBERFEST States Pan-American team in 1957, and the two captains – Jim Murphy of St. Ambrose and WerSaturday, November 7—KIRCHWEIHFEST ner Fricker of our team – exchanged club pennants. Ted Kereczmann then introduced a numWednesday, November 18—PENNY PARTY ber of dignitaries who were present, including: Bob Goulker, a soccer coach at St. Louis Sunday, December 20—CHRISTMAS PARTY (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2)
JUNE 2015
MONTHLY PROGRESS
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JUNE 24, 2015
VOLUME SEVENTY
—NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES— US Adult Soccer Stages its Competitions in Virginia Beach, VA from July 14 to 19 Amateur Soccer at our club and so many more in our state, region, and country exists in a world of competition. It is inherent in our game that there will be winners and losers, but from a larger perspective, we play because we want to achieve a level of play and success within a team unit. The competitions of US Adult Soccer provide the venue for this need. Now in 2015, they will all take place in one location over six days. The National Championship Series includes the Veterans Cup, the Women’s Championships, the Men’s U23 Championships, and the National Cups. The Hampton Roads Soccer complex will host these matches. The Veterans Cup will begin on the 14 and play through the weekend. The Women’s Championships begin on the 16 and the U23 on the 17. The weekend also features, according to usadultsoccer.com, the “historic” National Amateur and Open Cups. This year will be the final year that US Adult Soccer holds the Werner Fricker Open Cup. The US National Amateur cup dates to 1914 and is the “crowned jewel” of USASA. (On June 27, 1965, your German Hungarians won the Amateur Cup) Four teams representing the four regions will compete to win the national title in each cup respectively. In addition to the Open and Amateur, the Over-30 Cup named for onetime member Gerhard Mengel will take place as well. In 2014, Region I clubs won all three of these competitions. The National Championships are shaping up to be a true week of amateur soccer. The Amateur game will be on display and I am sure when it is over we will report to you on the results of the competitions. Werner Fricker Jr., the National Cup Chairman, and some family will attend. We wish them luck!
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—’65 CUP’ CONTINUED— University, and Second Vice President of the USSFA; Gene Edwards, Chairman of the USSFA Amateur Cup Competition; Frank Marcus, Wisconsin Cup Commissioner; Helmut Schurer, Chairman, E.P. & D.; John Weber , First Vice President, E.P. & D.; Carl Schmollinger, Representative, E.P. & D.; Frank Follmer, President United Soccer League of Penna.; John Piatka, Games Commissioner for United Soccer League of Penna.; Bill Share, President Referees Association.; Bob White, President Soccer old-timers Association; Charles Columbo, Coach of the Saint Ambrose Team, who played center half for the United States World Cup Team which upset England 1:0 in 1950; and Frank Kirsch, President United German Hungarians of Philadelphia. After dispensation of the formalities, and playing of our national anthem, the game got under way and was quickly put on ice by Heinz Guckert. We feel it is unnecessary to go into details about the game itself since it has been quite adequately covered by other correspondents. We would, however like to hand out kudos to the sport committee, who so ably handled all the game and field arrangements, under the capable supervision of Karl Kreutzer; to Eddie Menhardt for setting up and operating an excellent public address system; to Hans Wambach and his refreshments crew for a job well done; and last, but far from least, to our wonderful ladies who did such a magnificent job under the most trying circumstances. All in all a most satisfactory day-here’s hoping it happens again! ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
—SUMMERFEST—
Summer evenings remind us of the simplicity of life, the warm air, the breeze, the sunset and of course the many friends. Include some live music and cool brews and you will certainly have some memories on your hands. Summerfest this year did just that! We were so happy that our friends from Kinderfest stayed to join us for the evening event and all those who came to see Kirko were appreciated as well. Thinking back on the event it was the somewhat simple, high quality event of which we are capable. We need to do more things at our club in this model. The theme need not matter, but the standard is now set and we would be silly not to learn from our example. Michael A Member
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—FROM OUR PRESIDENT— Hello Members, We have been busy around the club with activity in the clubhouse, picnic grove and on the soccer field. A clothing drive, Penny Party, a Schnitzel dinner here and a soccer game JANET MALOFIY there; thanks for member participation and support! The dancers are fiercely prepping for a Schuhplattler competition in July where they will attend Gaufest in Milwaukee. Hard work and team camaraderie is priority! Please join them for a Warm-up Party and Picnic on Saturday, July 25 where we can view their dances and wish them good luck! Our youth and adult teams have finished spring league play, participated in some tournaments and have enjoyed some great competition. I would like to thank the leaders of our Pee Wee Program and the young energetic coaches who have assisted these future super stars. Over Memorial Day weekend, we had the pleasure of sending our men’s soccer team to the Donauschwaben tournament in Mansfield, OH. Along with some super fans, they represented our club well; great job boys! On June 6, we hosted the Mid-Atlantic Kinderfest in the afternoon and Summerfest in the evening. These two events were a huge success. All those who worked, made donations and attended had a great time with music, food, and fun! But it is the people who make the event happen and make the party fun! Thanks to all of you for making the German Hungarians the place that it is and let us continue to build what we have. A special thank you to all those who are taking care of our grounds, fields, and clubhouse! Your hard work and dedication are much appreciated! In addition, don’t forget to join us for Patio Night on June 19 and Schnitzel Dinner on July 1. It is an Independence Celebration… Red…White…and Blue! Why cook at home when you do not have to? See you around the club! Janet Malofiy, President th
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—AMONG OUR MEMBERS— BY EMILY FRICKER They say “misery loves company,” but I would not wish my recent misery on a single person let alone a fellow club member. I recently fell and broke four bones in my upper arm. It has been very painful. I spent a few days in Abington Hospital and still do not have a verdict. I heard a few days later that Mitzi Pack also fell and had an injury in the same general area. I wish us both well! We are sorry to hear that Rosemarie Adamietz, wife of Helmut Adamietz of the Heimatklänge recently died. Rosi and Helmut were avid Schuhplattler fans and attended many Gaufests. In addition, if you own one of our cookbooks, Rosi contributed a few of the family recipes. Our deepest sympathy is sent to her family. Our deepest sympathy goes as well to Chris Deely and his wife Nichole on the death of Chris’s Grandfather Thomas Deely of Rydal. Thomas is survived by his wife, children, and their families. We were saddened to hear that longtime member Anna Ehling passed away. Anna was an Honorary Member of the Board of Governors and served as Chairman of the Women’s Auxiliary for over 40 years. A full Obituary will appear in a future issue. Two of our younger members, Genevieve Avrich, 3, and Christopher Deely, 6, had a very large Birthday combination mother’s day celebration for their moms, etc. on Sunday, May 10. A great time was had by all, especially the many cousins, friends, and family members. The moms all liked it too! Congratulations to Jocelyn Galgon on her recent engagement! Jocelyn is the daughter of Fred and Susan Galgon and was active in our Cultural Group as a youngster! Prom season was recently had and all enjoyed this special occasion especially those young people of our Cultural Group who are nearing the end of their High School careers. It is of note that Stevie Paul attended quite a few of them including one with Kristen Reiter, and another with Karina Fricker. I’m sure they had fun! Just before my great fall, I spent an afternoon with Little Flower Class of 1955. We celebrated our 60th reunion with a tea party luncheon at the Old York Road Country Club in Spring House. Two weeks prior, I celebrated my 64th grade school reunion among friends from my youth. Now I will be laid up for a while but will communicate with all of you through this column. www.ughclub.us
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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
—SPRING PENNY PARTY— The Women’s Auxiliary Spring Penny Party was held on May 13. As always, an excited group of women and men descended on our clubhouse on the Wednesday in May. As you probably already know, the entrance ticket is $3.00, which includes coffee and cake. This month we added a “box dinner” to the Penny Party offerings. We sold hoagies! The American Hoagie came with a bag of chips and bottle of water for $6.00. Since many people come right from work to the event, we will now have food available for dinner so you can get right down to choosing your prizes to be won! For those who have never been to a penny party, let me explain. It’s a penny auction. For one dollar, you can purchase an envelope that includes 100 numbers (pennies). You then walk around and look at the prizes up for auction and if you would like to win that prize, you can put as many numbers as you like in the bag attached to that prize. Then comes the drawing. We will pick out one number from all of the numbers for that particular prize and that person is the winner. There are quite a lot of prizes, therefore many chances to win! If you have never been to a penny party, come to our next one in the fall! It is lots of fun! A great night out with friends and our bar is always open as well! Lisa Fricker
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WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? On June 6, the Mid-Atlantic region of the Gauverband North America, held its annual Kinderfest at our club. At this event, we launched our own Trachten Shop: “Uniquely German Hand-me-downs!” We sold gently used items that were lovingly preserved, and eager to find a new home. Thanks to the many German Hungarian families who donated their loved ones Trachten items, an already large stock of children and youth items, and donations from other sources, our dance group closet was bursting at the seams! Based on similar ideas we had seen at other organizations, we decided to give it a try. The shop was a huge success! Although it was a lot of work getting everything ironed, tagged and ready for sale, we had fun doing it. Most rewarding was watching our things being purchased and then immediately worn at the event! It was a feel good moment knowing that our items had found a new life with someone else. Energized by the success of our shop at Kinderfest, we are going to set up again at Oktoberfest. If you have any Trachten items, clothing, shoes, or accessories for men, women, or children, we would be happy to accept your donations! We will even consign a newer or higher priced item for you. Donations may be dropped off any Tuesday at the club, or you can make arrangements with me via e-mail at seppnsusi@aol.com. Susi Hartmann
The Women’s Auxiliary would like to thank —DANCING AROUND— all those who donated items to the Penny Party and attended as well. The Schuhplattler Group is in the throes of There will be no meetings in the summer Gaufest Preisplattler preparations and has months. We will re-group in September! been practicing fervently of recent. We wish Have a wonderful summer! them luck in competition in July! |
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German Hungarian Women, Fury take 3rd Major Team Captain to Coach Under 23s in Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm place in the USLPA Women’s Division Inter-County Summer League A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner Standings are in and our German HungariThe league season will run from (Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea) an Women, Fury have taken the third place June 17 through July 20 and in the league this year. Congratulations on matches will take place on MonWedn July 1 the finish! The team finished the season with day and Wednesday evenings. Wednesday, August 5 a record of (11-4-1). The team scored 64 The home and away format will $10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children goals this season. Finishing the season with mean ten matches for the team (Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar) 34 points they are only two points behind over the two summer months. BRIAN BLESI the second place Lighthouse United and six The six teams in the league are Philadelphia Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy behind Erzgebirge the Division winner. Con- Coppa Milan, Colonial Knights, Penn Fusion at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS gratulations and good luck next season! 95 Boys, West Chester United, 1776 United FC and your German Hungarians. CLUB GP W L T PTS Schnitzel! “Having the chance to coach, potentially The Favorite Treat! 1. Erzgebirge 16 13 2 1 40.0 the future of the Majors is exciting and an 2. Lighthouse United 16 11 2 3 36.0 honor,” said Brian Blesi, who will coach the U -23s, “The challenge of bringing in some talFor Little Boys & 3. German Hungarians 16 11 4 1 34.0 ented players to play under one style will be Girls to Eat! an ongoing process, but I am confident the USLPA WOMEN’S DIVISION STANDINGS AS OF 6.16.15 Artwork by Sofi Walter players have the knowledge and discipline to do so.” —USLPA MAJOR DIVISION— Blesi joined the club in 2003 and has been —GOLF OUTING— At this point your German Hungarians a staple of the Major Team for a number of DATE: Friday, August 14 have played all 18 of their Major Division years. In 2010 longtime captain, Jason matches. They have finished with a record of Karasow passed the armband over to Blesi. LOCATION: Bensalem Country Club (8-8-2), scored 28 goals this season and fin- Over his years with the club, Blesi has TIME: 11:00am Registration | 12:00pm Tee Off ished with 26.0 points. coached a number of our youth boy’s teams. COST: $125.00 per golfer includes: green As the Ukrainians, Phoenix, and Erzgebirge He also currently plays and coaches our over fees, cart, beer on course, dinner with beer, battle it out for the top three spots in the 30 men with Benny Landers. Brandon Beauwine and soda and commemorative gift. coming weeks it will be exciting to see who mont, who will be assisting, came up comes out as the winner. $50.00 for dinner only through the U.G.H. Fire, played varsity at Erzgebirge at Ukrainian Nationals Archbishop Ryan and Eastern University. DINNER: 5:00-8:00pm at our Clubhouse Sun. June 21 | 2:30pm Beaumont coaches our under 10 boys and For Questions Contact: has been involved in our under 23 teams in Ukrainian Nationals at Phoenix SC Cindy Proll, Entertainment the past. 267-566-7239 | clproll@verizon.net Sun. June 28 | 2:30pm Three Major Division players have been West Chester United at Erzgebirge called into the U-23 side. German Hungarian —CLUB NIGHT-PATIO NIGHT— Sun. June 28 | 2:30pm Sasha Malofiy Jr. will bring his three seasons Cruise Night Featuring the CLUB GP W L T PTS of experience with our first team to the UPhiladelphia Modifiers Street Rod Club 23s. Pat Raykovitz, who played with the Ma1. Erzgebirge 16 12 0 4 40.0 jors during the 2013-2014 season, will also 3rd Friday from May to October | 6:30pm 2. Ukrainian Nationals 16 12 4 0 36.0 be with the team. In addition, recently signed PAVILION BAR OPEN FOR BUSINESS Tommy Hart coming from Duke University 3. Phoenix SC 17 11 4 2 35.0 will be included on the roster. Hart played his FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 18 10 7 1 31.0 first Major Division match in a 3-2 win over MUSIC! | SOCCER! | CARS! | FUN! 4. Lancaster City FC the Ukrainian Nationals on Sunday, June 14. 5. West Chester 17 8 6 3 27.0 He put the first point up on the board for the For Information Contact: 6. German Hungarians 18 8 8 2 26.0 Majors in that match. Cindy Proll | 267.566.7239 Brett Beaumont, has also been named to 7. S. Jersey Barons 18 6 9 3 21.0 the roster. Brett is the younger brother of 8. OC Nor’easters 18 5 12 1 16.0 Brandon and came up playing youth soccer —BAYERISCHER ECKE— at our club. It is great to see players come 9. Montgomery 18 4 12 2 14.0 back again and again to play at the club! Saturday, June 20 10. Danubia SC 18 1 15 2 5.0 The first match of the season will take place on Wednesday June 17 at 7:30pm in USLPA MAJOR DIVISION STANDINGS AS OF 6.16.15 with music by the Emil Schanta Band GH Stadium. The boys will take on Colonial Knights. The following Monday, June 22 they All dances 7:00pm to 11:00pm will play away at 1776 United FC at 6:30pm.
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