From our "Monthly Progress" Archive: "Philadelphia German Hungarians" by Francis P. Weber from July & August 2004.
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Church & Home, by Francis P. Weber
From our "Monthly Progress" Archive: The first entry in the column "Philadelphia German Hungarians" by Francis P. Weber
“I have inquired as to the 2½ hour delay in departure of your Charter Flight on June 30th.” (from the Monthly Progress in 1973)
In 1973 the chartered Lufthansa flight of our members to Germany was delayed 2 and 1/2 hours. President Werner Fricker reported in September in the Progress, that the result was due to weather.
“Forty-nine member clubs were in attendance…” (from the Monthly Progress in 1992)
JULY, 1992 - A report appeared on the front page of the Monthly Progress about the Gauverband Nordamerika's Delegates Meeting hosted by our Club in Oakford that May. #UGHSchuhplattler50
“The little children…performed for the first time.” (from the Monthly Progress in 1996)
AUGUST, 1996 - Our annual Tanzfest was held on Sunday, June 6th on a sunny, beautiful day. Our dancers, the Children's Groups and the Schuhplattler Group performed throughout the afternoon. #UGHSchuhplattler50
“Proud to be Part of the Gau…” (from the Monthly Progress in 1988)
JUNE, 1988- Susan Galgon reports on the Delegates meeting held in Pittsburgh where we were accepted into the Gauverband Nordamerika! #UGHSchuhplattler50
“…Each editor has left their mark on our newsletter.” (from the Monthly Progress in 2005)
In 2005 Emily Fricker shared some history of our newsletter including the names of every editor!
“As usual, the ‘Heimatklänge’ pleased with their delightful tunes…” (from the Monthly Progress in 1963)
In 1963 back-to-back dances with music from Die Heimatklänge were had in February and March.