Foreign Language Press Survey

Two great guests will arrive in the midst of the Hungarian-Americans, in the near future. Dezso Baltazar, bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church, who is coming from Debreczen, Hungary, will arrive in New York, on October 26. Countess Karolyi, who will come from her home in London, will arriv

Several articles have appeared in the columns of the Magyar Tribune, in regard to the idea put forth by our good Hungarian friend William Hartman, and his proposal that a Hungarian cemetery he purchased, equipped, and opened. That the different articles have had effect can be readil

Joseph Viz, became known to the Hungarians of America on May 4, 1924 when he appeared on the program at a Hungarian music festival which was given in Chicago. His crystal clear bell-like voice seemed to be like a magnet the way the audience was attracted by it. This young artist, who came to

p.2... Sari Fedak, most famous Hungarian actress, Franz Molnar's wife, is expected to arrive with her company this week. The city's Hungarian population is eagerly looking forward to the three performances she will give. The first time she will appear is Oct. 25 in the three act play, "Mezesk

p. 2...Many prominent people were invited to the North Side Turner Hall at the suggestion of Congressman Britten to hear Brentano, American ambassador to Hungary, talk of the Davies plan. During the speech he favorably commented on the conditions in Hungary. They are making progress in Nation

[Translator's note.--This editorial written with reference to an editorial which appeared in the New York World on October 28, 1924.] It is gratifying to find among our contemporaries writers of such intelligent, fairminded, and frank editorials as the one which appeared in the New

Countess Karolyi arrived in the United States last Sunday on the steamship George Washington. The boat arrived late in the evening, and the Countess was held aboard with the other passengers. There were other reasons besides the late arrival of the steamer which kept the Countess aboard. S. S

On November 4, Calvin Coolidge was elected President of the United States by a big majority, and at the same time, the majority of Republican candidates were also elected to office. Since we love America deeply, we hope that this election will mean peace, happiness, prosperity, and

The idea of a Hungarian Home has been considered for a long time in Chicago. The Hungarian Societies' Central Committee has put this idea forth as their main goal. Last fall it looked as though the idea was really going to become a reality, but it went up in smoke during the last mi

p.4.... This is the first time that the Chicago Opera contracted a Hungarian woman singer. She is Olga Forrai, soprano. For years, we've known of William Beck as a male Hungarian member of the Chicago Opera. We are very glad that Olga Forrai is here, because we know that with her ar

p.2... The first Chicago Hungarian Theatre has been formed. The aim of this group is to stage operettas and dramatic plays in and around Chicago. The leader of the company is Jeno Endrey,and the secretary is Joseph Vig. At the same time a school for actors will open where actors and actresses

The facts which we printed in our editorial column in our last week's issue with reference to the Hungarian Home establishment, were found to be worth while by the members of the different Hungarian societies. The Chicago Hungarian's two most powerful societies namely, the Chicago H

On November 29, Countess Karolyi will arrive at the La Salle Street depot. Upon her arrival, she will be the guest of the Council on Foreign Relations at a luncheon to be given in her honor at the La Salle Hotel. At this time, she will give a lecture in English, explaining why she is an exile

It gives us great pleasure to announce to the great Hungarian population that there has been formed a permanent Hungarian theatre association. There have been many Hungarians in Chicago who have insisted that the Hungarian people of Chicago could well afford to support such an insti

The interest shown by the Magyar Tribune in the organization of a parish for the Chicago north-side Hungarian Catholics has stirred [the desire for] activity in the hearts of the Hungarians of Chicago. In the past few years many things have been said in regards to the situation which has left

We were cheated in our expectations when we waited for Countess Karolyi to arrive in Chicago on Saturday morning because she had arrived the previous evening. This misunderstanding was caused by her manager, who had notified the committee two weeks previously that she would arrive in Chicago

p.4... Every Hungarian should tune in on WTAY at 6:45 P.M. December 20, because Gyozo Szabadi, a graduate of the Conservatory of Music in Budapest, will give a violin concert. His accompanist at the piano is also Hungarian, Louis Gregsamer of Budapest. Gyozo Szabadi is quite a young

p.4.... According to the census of 1920, the population of Chicago that year was 2,701,705. This census shows that of the 805,482 foreign born population, 26,106 are from Hungary. Twenty-six thousand souls would make a fair sized city in Hungary. We must also take into consideration

On Sunday afternoon, December 14, the Chicago Hungarian Theatrical Society made its first public appearance under the direction of Eugene Endrey. As an introduction, this performance will have great bearing on the activities of this society in the future. Mr. Endrey made mention of the fact t

The Hungarian immigration problem is a rather new problem. Hardly fifty years have passed since Hungarian immigration has been of any consequence at all. During the years directly preceding the World War, Hungarian immigration quota reached its height. Immediately after the World War, emigrat