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PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY
VOLUME SIXTY-NINE
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NUMBER 10
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OAKFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
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OCTOBER 2014
GERMAN HUNGARIANS REVEL IN
Saturday, November 1
PERFORMANCES BY THE CULTURAL GROUP
IN BANATER SCHWABEN TRACHT
SEASON OF KIRCHWEIHFEST
PREPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE FOR NOVEMBER 1st
The merrymaking autumn
brings around celebrations, getMusical Entertainment by the
togethers and many a spread of
festivals.
HEIMATKLÄNGE ORCHESTRA
Not one is as rich and colorful
as the Kirchweihfest! Its beauty is
Hot Dinner Buffet, including ROAST PIG
ingrained in its contradictions. It
6:30pm
is an ancient tradition, though it
celebrates youth. Its rituals help
Ticket Price: $30.00
us to maintain memories of the
Children’s Tickets (6 to age 12) - $15.00
past yet they are entirely based
Tickets for Children 5 and Under – No Charge
on notions of the future. The
sharing of “New Kirchweih
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
Kirchweih in Warjasch, Timis, Romania.
Photo Courtesy of the Banater Rosmarein Jugendtrachtenverein aus Temeswar Wine” and the universal symbol
Contact: Nichole Deely
of fertility and life, the decorat215.806.1998 | [email protected] ed “Rosmarein Strauss,” are natural items the people use to celebrate what is to come. Ulti_________________________________________________________________________
mately, the elated, youthful faces of the Kirchweihgruppe, their high-spirited dancing and
vibrant calls of excitement characterize the most wonderful fest of the year. We revel in these
—GETTING TO KNOW YOU—
fests in many ways and it all leads up to our own.
BENNY LANDERS, 40, grew up in the small town
We have many ways to connect to the world around us. Computers, cell phones and social
of Ballinroad, Ireland where
media directly connect us to each other and to the global world we now live in. Our ethnicity
his father also grew up. His
and our traditions are not immune to this. We have kept up connections through technology
mother is from Gaeilge rewith the other clubs we call friends in the states, the Banater Schwaben from Esslingen, Singgion called Ring (An Rinn)
en and the Eisenbahner Musikanten in Freiburg. These ties have even resulted in our memwhich lies on a peninsula
bers visiting these groups in Germany on their most recent tour.
about seven miles south of
In the past few years it seems the visibility of our ethnic group has exploded on social meDungarvan, Ireland. Landers
dia. On multiple continents, we see images every week of German-Hungarians and Donauschattended St. Augustine’s
waben, in Banat, the Batschka, the Zips, and in Germany and Austria as well as the United
college in Abbeyside, Ireland.
States.
He has a small business in masonry, featuring
The Banater Rosmarein – Jugendtrachtenverein in Temeswar, Romania is among the most
stone, block, stucco, Dryvit systems and interior
prolific in the use of social media. We received permission to use the picture of the Kirchweih
whitecoating.
in Warjasch Timis, Romania from that organization. I urge every one of you to peruse their
This season, Benny works alongside Head website (www.rosmarein.ro) and their Facebook page. If you do anything, I insist that you
Coach Michael Curley and General Manager Wer- look at their photographs, as they are exquisitely beautiful.
ner Fricker III as the Assistant Coach of your UnitThe Banater Rosmarein was founded in 1992 with the aim to “maintain the German culture
ed German Hungarian Major Team.
in the Banat and pass it to younger generations.” Today they boast over 80 active members in
“I’ve been involved with the Majors for two two groups labeled, “Banater Rosmarein,” and “Hänschenklein,” for age eight to ten. The
seasons playing backup goalie for Jimmy Clark. I group is a member of the “Deutschen Forums der Banater Jugend” or German Forum of Banat
was happy enough to help out when needed.” he Youth. Together with a number of other German groups in Temeswar, they are located in The
said.
“Adam Müller-Guttenbrunn” House, also known as AMG House.
Before he became involved on and off the field
The images and video we see of groups celebrating Kirchweih like the Banater Rosmarein
with the Majors, Benny played for the German remind us that we are not alone in this world and that our traditions and customs are far from
Hungarian Ultras.
dying. With Technology and a smile, we can share who we are and what we do with the world.
Landers came across the club in 2007. “There
This autumn like any other, the United German Hungarians, our Chairmen and our Cultural
and then began my great love affair with the Group are preparing for our Kirchweihfest on November 1. It will have all the colorful richclub,” he stated.
ness, the youth, the memories and the future. Please join us so that we can share our fest
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with the world!
Decorated Rosmarein Strauss | “Spruch” by the Geld Herr
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—MONTHLY PROGRESS—
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OCTOBER 29, 2014
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—PLEASE COMMUNICATE—
Words are everywhere. I do
not just mean in this newspaper.
I do not just mean in organized
written thoughts or in books or
papers. I am not only referring
to academic works. We use
words every day for communiMICHAEL FRICKER
cation. We speak to one another. We write to one another. We even use
images to convey ideas to the world around
us. Think about every time you take pictures
with your family, or when you post images on
Snapfish, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
Why should your participation in the United German Hungarians be any different? The
answer to that question is this: It shouldn’t.
This Newspaper, Monthly Progress, has dozens of possibilities for content. The only place
we can seek content from is from you the
members. We need your input and your contributions.
Send your articles, photos, cartoons, jokes,
letters or personal news to the editor:
Michael Fricker
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—PROCLAMATION 5719—
German-American Day, 1987
“Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do
hereby proclaim Tuesday, October 6, 1987, as
German-American Day. I urge all Americans
to learn more about the contributions of German immigrants to the life and culture of the
United States and to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand this 2nd day of Oct., in the year of
our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-seven,
and of the Independence of the United States
of America the two hundred and twelfth.”
Ronald Reagan
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OCTOBER 2014
—CLUB NIGHT-PATIO NIGHT—
—ENTERTAINMENT—
Join Us for Our Usual Fun & Camaraderie on
Our Entertainment Committee and ChairThese Great Summer Nights!
man have passed on the excitingly social and
cultural details of this fall’s events and gathPAVILIION BAR OPEN FOR BUSINESS erings. Please consider attending!
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Rocktoberfest—On October 11, rock on at
MUSIC! | SOCCER! | FUN! |6:30pm this curious event. Two of the area’s hottest
Games will take place under the GH Stadium lights. bands, Bigg Romeo and the Kirko Band will
Please see www.ughsoccer.com for schedules.
be providing musical entertainment at one
rocking locale that evening. Gates open at
Mark your Calendars for the
6:00pm. Food and Beverage will be available
Third Friday of Each Month!
for purchase. All ages are welcome. AdmisJoin Us On:
sion is $6.00 with kids ages 6 through 12 at
$4.00. Rocking Babies 5 years old and under
Friday, October 17
are admitted free. We hope you rock with us!
Friday, November 21
Schocktoberfest—Once again we slap
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
“toberfest” on anything and everything at
Cindy Proll | 267.566.7239 | [email protected] this Halloween party on October 25. Expect
music and prizes for best costume. Food
—WEEKLY SANDWICH BOARD— DJ
will be available for purchase and the bar will
YOU GET A SANDWICH! YOU GET A SANDWICH!
be open. Join your club family and friends
SANDWICHES FOR EVERYONE!
for a Halloween party. (details on page 4)
Active members will already know that the
Kirchweihfest—November 1 is the date of
Kitchen Committee has begun a regular Tuesour most important, traditional and successday night sandwich board served from
ful event.
6:30pm in the clubhouse for $5.00. Chips and
“In Deutsch-Ungarn gibst Kehrweih. Dort
a pickle are included. Please see the website
kehren wir ein!” That comes from a little
or our social media sites for menus. Or you
song we learned in the Cultural Group called
can just stop by and be surprised!
“Drei Schale Kaffee.” It’s a nice easy to re—NIGHT AT SHADYBROOK— member tune and if you come to the KirchGerman Hungarian Major Team Fundraiser weih, your editor would be happy to teach it
to you.
Friday, October, 17
Our Kirchweihfest is when our hall looks
(Rain Date: Friday, October 24)
the most beautiful, our true members have
Tickets: $30.00 per person
the biggest smiles and our young people
These Tickets allow entrance into each attraction
have that spark in their eyes. As is customary
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MAJOR TEAM
the Kirchweih group will perform in Banater
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Schwaben Tracht, the “Geldherr” will say the
Werner Fricker III
“Spruch,” the “Rosmarein Strauss” will be
215.584.7271 | [email protected]
decorated and the Heimatklänge Orchestra is
providing musical entertainment. So, German
931 Stony Hill Road | Yardley, PA 19067
Hungarians, put on your vest, your hat or
—PICTURE OF THE MONTH— your shawl and come to the Kirchweihfest!
Members and Friends at Alpengasthof Schlickeralm in Austria
Fall Penny Party—Our Women’s Auxiliary
has scheduled their Penny Party for November 19. Many prizes will be won. Tickets are
$3.00 and include coffee and cake! Setup will
take place on Wednesday at 10:00am.
Trachtenfest—As the second part of Living
History Days 2014 we are hosting a Trachtenfest on November 29. The evening of ethnic
German pride will be one to remember.
More details about this event will be in future issues of the Monthly Progress.
Club Christmas Party—On December 21 our
(L to R) 1 Row: Chris Deely, Alex Blank, Billy Galgon, Danny Galgon, Michael Cramer, Sasha Malofiy, Bob Walter, Werner Fricker III, John Reiter, club members will celebrate the Christmas
Adam Dickmann.
holiday together with a performance by the
2 Row: Michelle Paul, Christine Stern, Connie Reiter, Brittany Brandecker,
Kim Walter, Brianne Harris, Alysa Reiter, Marlene Fricker, Sofi Walter, Cultural Group including a Nativity scene.
Anna Martini, Jenn Lineman , Kristen Reiter, Janet Malofiy, Emma Walter,
More details on these events will come!
Nichole Deely.
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—A THANK YOU—
—BEHIND OUR NAME—
—FROM OUR PRESIDENT —
Concordia Trust Donates to Cultural Group
Cultural Group Chairman, Susi Hartmann
recently reported that the Concordia Trust
donated $100.00 to our Cultural Group. The
Concordia Trust is as a charitable foundation
that promotes German language education
and cultural programming. The German Hungarians and thank the Trust for their donation to our youth!
In last month’s column, we discussed the
various buildings that our club has called
home and the names we gave them. Now
this month we will finally tell the story of
how our club went from the Banater Männerchor to the United German Hungarians of
Philadelphia and Vicinity.
The Handwriting on the Wall
Why don’t we begin with the text itself?
"The
year
1938
witnessed
the
‘handwriting on the wall’ for BANATER
MAENNERCHOR. At a directors’ meeting on
October 2nd of that year Matt Noll, the financial secretary, announced that he still had
400 1938 membership cards on hand, but felt
certain that he could dispose of at least 300
of them if the name of the organization were
changed. Wenzel Osti immediately made a
motion, which was carried unanimously, that
all chartered German-Hungarian clubs in this
area be contacted in order to arrange a general meeting at which a general merger
should be discussed. At the directors’
meeting on June 21, 1939, a special five-man
committee reported that the People’s
Meeting (Volksversammlung) had founded a
new organization. It was thereupon decided
to call a special general membership meeting
for the 29th of June in order to let the general body decide whether it wished to merge
with this new organization. At this special
meeting on June 29th the committee reported that every effort was being made to unite
all the German-Hungarians in this area in one
organization to be known as the UNITED
GERMAN-HUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA
AND VICINITY, and the members of BANATER
MAENNERCHOR were strongly urged to support this movement. After quite a lengthy
discussion it was decided unanimously by the
general body to join the new group. At a special general membership meeting on October
24, 1939, it was decided after some discussion to accept the name UNITED GERMANHUNGARIANS OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY, and so, after almost twenty-nine eventful
years, the BANATER MAENNERCHOR not-soquietly passed away." (Rack)
It seems complicated. In more recent versions of the history, this section has been
simplified. Wording has been changed and so
forth, but what really matters in this story is
the idea of unity. Like our original purpose,
the change in name was to bring more people into the fold. President Frank Kirsch
wrote in 1966, “Let us remain “UNITED” for
in Unity there is Strength.”
Michael
Dear Members,
Thank you for your support with Oktoberfest 2014! Those who volunteered at the
event were an integral part of the success of
the festival. The number of new faces and
familiar faces over the weekend was extremely pleasing. Thanks for inviting friends,
family, and spreading the word about our
club. Our German heritage and soccer traditions are alive and strong!
Here is to another great festival around
the corner; Rocktoberfest!
Janet Malofiy, President
—’LANDERS’ CONTINUED—
Around 2007, his former club had won
their league, and he and his team had the
opportunity to play in a Champions League
Tournament with all the other teams in the
Philadelphia region. Benny’s team then
played a great game against us. After this, he
was asked to play with our O-30 team. Then
as mentioned, he played for the Ultras and
eventually the Majors. Throughout all his
years, he continues to play for our O-30
team.
Benny’s favorite events held at the club
are Oktoberfest and Rocktoberfest because
each is a “great night out, of dancing and
music...last but not least it surrounds one of
Ireland’s favorite pastime. (I don’t think I
need to spell that one out!)”
When asked about the friendships he
made at the club, Benny explained that he
has made some of his best lifelong friends
during his time with the club. He also stated
that he likes what the club has to offer in all
capacities. Landers described the German
Hungarians like a family.
“Being a foreigner like many of the great
people who founded this wonderful club,
who were born and raised in Europe...What I
like most is its history and the proud traditions on and off the field, rooted deeply inside the club.” he said, “I guess it’s like a little
piece of home for me here in Philadelphia,
USA.”
You can ask his fellow players, the other
members of the staff or his fans in the corner
of the stands; Benny is an awesome addition
to the Major Team Staff. By his own admission, Benny “Ain’t no Fred Astaire or Ginger
Rogers,” so for now he will stick to soccer but
maybe we can get him into some dance
shoes one day!
Describing the club atmosphere, Benny
stated, “The door’s always open, there’s always a smile and a big hello and I’m forever
welcomed back. Friends will come and go,
but the club will always be there. What more
could you ask for?”
Karina
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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW:
—136th OKTOBERFEST—
After marching in the 44th GermanAmerican Steuben Parade, on Saturday, September 27, we returned to Oakford to find a
steady stream of cars pulling into the
grounds, a cold stream of beer flowing from
our taps and an plenty of hot wurst passing
over our kitchen counters. The day looked as
if it would be a great success!
We have a unique pleasure at our club in
that our Cultural and Schuhplattler groups
have a wide array of dances and dance styles
in their repertoire. We thank all of the dancers and their leaders for their want to perform and provide entertainment at our fest.
By the prime time of the day the kitchen
line was out the door and the beer drinkers
(and there were many) were served by a few
veterans of your Major Team. The tents and
the tables were full and the Heimatklänge
Orchestra was rocking and rolling the entire
picnic grove. While the Buwe swung axes
sending woodchips into the crowd, many of
our elder members moved inside to boil and
peel more potatoes for Sunday! One couple
of grandparents even broke their curfew to
stay and help!
More food and beer were ordered for Sunday before the gates even closed the night
before! Even Sunday’s crowd was slightly
more festive than usual. Many guests from
our fellow clubs joined us and we were happy to have them. At 2:00pm, our fans were
excited to see the Major team win a competitive game 3-2 against West Chester in the
Stadium. It is always exciting to win at home!
The weekend was a success and the smiles
on our members faces proved that. Sitting in
the picnic grove next to the Heimatklänge
Orchestra on Sunday night, proved enjoyable
as the final notes were played and the last
beers were drunk. Oktoberfest was over and
I think we all were satisfied!
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OCTOBER 2014
—SCHNITZEL NIGHT—
Every first Wednesday of the Month - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
A Delicious Schnitzel Dinner
(Includes Two Side Dishes Plus a Salad, Bread & Butter and Coffee or Tea)
Wednesday, November 5
Wednesday, December 3
$10.00 for adults | $5.00 for children
(Dessert is Available for Purchase | Fully Stocked Cash Bar)
Have a great dinner with the Schnitzel-Boy
at the UNITED GERMAN HUNGARIANS
FEATURING THE MUSICAL TALENTS OF:
Bigg Romeo
The Kirko Band
Philly’s #1 Party Band
The Brothers that Rock
Schnitzel!
The Favorite Treat!
For Little Boys &
Girls to Eat!
Saturday, October 11
Gates Open 6:00pm | Music 7:00pm
—SCHOCKTOBERFEST—
GREAT MUSIC | TWO OF THE AREAS HOTTEST BANDS
FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE | DRAFT BEER SPECIALS 6-8PM
Prepare to be SCHOCKED on
$6.00 Admission | $4.00 Ages 6-12 | Under 5 FREE
—MAJORS CORNER—
(2-2-0), (W-L-T) as of (9/29/14)
2014-2015 USL Major Division Schedule
Sun. Oct. 5— vs. Lancaster City FC
(In GH Stadium)
Sun. Oct. 12— at Danubia SC
(Danubia Majors Field | 1277 Southampton RD, Phila. PA)
Sun. Oct. 19— vs. Ocean City Nor’easters
(In GH Stadium)
Sun. Oct. 26— at Ukrainian Nationals
(Ukrainian A.S.C. | 1502 Lower State RD, North Wales, PA)
Sun. Nov. 2— at Phoenix Sport Club
(Phoenix SC | 301 W Bristol RD, Lower Southampton, PA)
Sun. Nov. 9— vs. Vereinigung Erzgebirge
(In GH Stadium)
Sun. Nov. 16— at Montgomery United
(Windelstrae
Park | 1170 Kenas RD, North Wales, PA)
—BAYERISCHER ECKE—
Saturday Night Dances Schedule
Join the Bavarian Club for their dances,
which begin at 7:00pm to 11:00pm unless
stated otherwise.
HERBST TANZ— Saturday, October 18
Music by Emil Schanta
BUNTER ABEND— Saturday, November 15
Music by Joe Weber Band
General Events Schedule
The Bayerischer Volksfest Verein has a
few other events they would like to invite
you to. Please consider supporting our fellow club by taking part in the entertainment
that they have planned!
LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 7 | 2:00pm
Music by John and Maria
Reservations: Thea Paraker | 215.464.5564
Your German Hungarian Major team has
been working through the early games of
this season. That said the boys can use all
LADIES PENNY PARTY
the support we have. Come out to games on
Wednesday, October 22 | 6:30pm
Sunday! All USL of Pa matches are at 2:30pm
unless otherwise noted.
MEETING NOTICE:
Please note that in November the NationBAYERISCHER VOLKSFEST VEREIN’S
al Cup Competitions begin and Amateur and
SEMI-ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Open games in East Penn. take precedent.
Sunday, October 26 | 4:00pm
The above schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, October 25
6:00pm—10:00pm
$6.00 Admission
(5 & Under are FREE)
DJ Music | Prizes for Best Costume
Food & Drink Available For Purchase
Join Us For a Halloween Party
with Your Club Family
—FALL PENNY PARTY—
The Women’s Auxiliary Invites You on
Wednesday, November 19
6:30pm | Numbers called 8:00pm
RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED
Call Emily Fricker at 267.470.4828
—TRACHTENFEST—
An Evening of Ethnic German Pride
Saturday, November 29
Part II of
Living History Days 2014
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