Deutsches Haus

Monatsblatt
Oktober

Deutsche Gesellschaft estab. 1847 -- Deutsches Haus inc. 1928

 

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Musik und Oktoberfest

Lisa Hollis

For many folks, the music of Oktoberfest is one of the most exciting aspects of the festival, and this year the Deutsches Haus celebration will have much to offer to music fans. Our two bands, the Deutsches Haus Hofkappelle and Prost! will perform, and the Professor will also be featured in his traditional role of instructing the crowd to sing the ever-popular "Schnitzelbank." Special guest performers will also be on hand. Old favorites will include a number of polkas, opportunities to do the "Chicken Dance" each evening, and romantic numbers such as "Edelweiss" and "Lili Marlene." So, put on your dancing shoes and join us for some great German music at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest!

 

 

Oktoberfest Menu:

Oktoberfest Beer:

Speisekarte
Schweinebraten mit Champignon Sosse
Sauerbraten
Rouladen
Krautwickel
Weisswurst
Bratwurst
Knackwurst

Gereucherte Bratwurst
Kartoffelsalat
Bratkartoffel
Kartoffelbrei
Sauerkraut
Rotkohl
Gedunstetes Weisskraut
Verschiedenes Brot
Pretzels

Beck's
Beck's Dark
Bitburger
Franziskaner
Spaten
Warsteiner

Ayinger
St. Pauli Girl
Paulaner - Hefe Weisse
Paulaner - Oktoberfest
Dixie
Miller Lite
 

Vom Historiker des Hauses

OUR PAST PRESIDENTS

The final arrangements were made and the entertainment committee conducted the Deutscher Tag program on 6 October 1929 with the opening by the Deutsches Haus Saengerchor's presentation of "Das Deutsches Lied." Immediately following Charles Eichling, Chairman, delivered the introductory address.

During a special presentation by the Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs. Henry Mische, Chairlady, donated an American Flag to the Haus. The musical director of the Saengerchor then presided over a moving rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner" by both the choir and the audience. Distinguished guests were introduced and formal speeches were delivered and warmly received.

The Saengerchor continued with a stirring arrangement of "Heimkehr" and concluded the evening's program with "My Country 'Tis of Thee" with the audience enthusiastically joining in the singing and loudly applauding at its conclusion. This first celebration of "Deutscher Tag" by the Haus was a resounding success.

Colonel Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret)

 

 
Ric and Dolly-Dean Martinez recently celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at "Breakfast at Brennan's". Ric met Dolly Dean Kimball at a Deutscher Verein party at the Deutsches Haus, hosted by Alfred Goessl, Professor of German at Loyola University at the time. One of Dolly-Dean's bridesmaids, her lifelong friend Patsy Kane, and her husband, Hans-Georg Heinmann, who also met at the Deutsches Haus, were among the guests at the joyous event.

 

Thank you, Claus

April Robinson

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 This month's gala Oktoberfest Monatsblatt issue may look and feel the same, but there's definitely something missing. Claus Sadlier, long-time board member and bandleader has decided to step down as editor of the Monatsblatt for health reasons.
     Claus and his wife, Eva, joined the Deutsches Haus in the mid-1980s and have been active participants ever since. Claus became editor of the Monatsblatt in 1988 and set out to improve the simple, monthly bulletin. He made stylistic changes, increased the size, used more photographs in the issues and sought to give the Monatsblatt a more personalized look and feel. Claus wrote many of the articles and did the layout work, while Eva acted as copy editor, making sure Claus' German was up to speed.
     As the vocalist and tuba player of the Deutsches Haus Hofkapelle, Sadlier has become a fixture during Oktoberfest, having led thousands of guests in an infinite number of chicken dances and German sing-alongs. Claus, a retired humanities professor at Delgado Community Collage, was a member of the Sieben Heidelberger, a seven-piece German band whose advertisement in the October 1989 Monatsblatt boasted that "German Music Is Happy Music." The Sieben Heidelberger was trimmed from seven members to five and became the Dixie Hofkapelle, now known as the Deutsches Haus Hofkapelle.
     Claus and assistant band director Louis Pendarvis wrote many of the arrangements for the Hofkapelle and formulated a repertoire of traditional German music, jazz, pop, big band selections and what Pendarvis terms "American music with a German flair." Sadlier also worked to bring in various musical groups and guest singers, everything from violinists and jazz harmonica players to Celtic dancers and accordionists.
     Former Deutsches Haus president and board member Col. Richard Kuntz remarked of Claus, "He is a result-getter, a problem solver...you would swear he was German, he puts his soul into what he does--everyone can feel this." His enthusiasm is contagious and Claus has spent years promoting the Deutsches Haus and encouraging young people to join and participate in Haus activities.
     Long-time board member Anna Whitely commented with a smile, "Claus has Deutsches Haus on his mind." And we have Claus on ours.
 

 

 

Danke Vielmals:

     We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this month Monatsblatt: Claus Sadlier, Tommy Mertz, Herbert Hille, Eva-Maria G. Sadlier, Lisa Hollis, April Robinson, James Foley, Col. Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret), and Dominic Verdi.

     Saturday's Haus preparations went very well. We are almost ready for our gala Oktoberfest. We would like to thank everyone who participated in Saturday's clean up. Without members like these, Oktoberfest would not be possible.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Welcome New Members:

June 2001
Lt. Col. Robert Gargoni, Jr.
Gregory J. Vicknair
Jason J. Bourgeois
Megan Scripps - Student Associate

July 2001
Rodney W. Zemke, Sr.

September 2001
J. Patrick Gaffney
Maurice V. Gernhauser, Jr.
Randall C. Roth
James S. Broussard
Fletcher B. Isacks
 

Goings on at the German-American Cultural Center

Lisa Hollis

The German-American Cultural Center, located in Old Gretna at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue, has much to offer visitors in search of German culture, language and history. On Friday, October 5th, the center will hold German-American Art Night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, featuring local artists and a special solo show by Texas resident and Gretna native Betty Grummer. The center is also presenting a special exhibit of miniature German porcelain regimental pipes, otherwise known as Reservists pipes of the Imperial German Army. West Bank residents Lester and Carol Hopper have collected the pipes for many years and have generously offered them to the center for display. GACC spokesperson Sevilla White Finley comments that volunteers are always needed at the center for a variety of duties. For more information about the GACC, call 363-4202 or visit their Web site at www.gacc-nola.com.

 

DEUTSCHER TAG (GERMAN DAY)

Dominic Verdi

Deutscher Tag honors three hundred years of German immigration to the United States, beginning with the arrival of the first Mennonite families from Krefeld on October 6, 1683. It was this group of thirteen families that subsequently founded Germantown, Pennsylvania.

In 1883, the bicentennial of this event was celebrated in Cincinnati, Ohio. Initially October 6 was referred to as "Pastorius Day" in honor of Germantown’s founder, Franz Daniel Pastorius. As time went by, Pastorius Day came to be known as Deutscher Tag or German Day. From the late 19th century through the early 20th century, communities with sizable German populations would celebrate Deutscher Tag with elaborate parades and festivals.

Deutscher Tag celebrations decreased in number or disappeared altogether with the advent of World War I and the anti-German backlash that swept the United States at the time. Slowly, after World War II, Deutscher Tag celebrations began to reappear. This resurgence culminated in 1987 with German-American Day being signed into law by President Reagan.

In the three centuries following the arrival of Germantown’s founders, approximately seven million Germans have followed in their footsteps. According to the 1990 U.S. Census, today German-Americans comprise the largest ethnic group in the United States. One out of every four Americans claims German ancestry.
 

 

 

Unser Kalender für den Monat Oktober

Deutsches Hans opens at 4 p.m. Wed, Thurs, Fri

Unless otherwise noted, all events are after noon and in the Haus
Wed 3 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
Thu 4 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
8:15 Schlaraffia Sippung
Fri 5 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Second Week. From 5-6 p.m., outside service & bar service only.
German-American Art Night, German American Cultural Center 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna (504-363-4202)
Sat 6 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Second Week. Doors open 3:00. From 3-6 p.m., back bar & food service only.
Sun 7 10:30 a.m. GHFA Oktoberfest Parade Celebration. Festivities begin with religious service in the Haus at 10:30 a.m. Parade commences at 1:00 p.m., from the Convention Center, followed by After Parade Party (advance ticket purchase required).
Wed 10 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
Thu 11 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
8:15 Schlaraffia Sippung
Fri 12 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Third Week. From 5-6 p.m., outside service & bar service only.
Sat 13 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Third Week. Doors open 3:00. From 3-6 p.m., back bar & food service only.
Wed 17 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
7:30 German Heritage Festival Association meeting
Thu 18 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
8:15 Schlaraffia Sippung
9:00 Monatsblatt deadline for ads in November issue
Fri 19 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Fourth Week. From 5-6 p.m., outside service & bar service only.
Sat 20 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Fourth Week. Doors open 3:00. From 3-6 p.m., back bar & food service only.
Wed 24 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
Thu 25 4:00 Preparation for Oktoberfest
5:45 German classes
6:00 Monatsblatt preparation for mailing
8:15 Schlaraffia Sippung
Fri 26 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Final Week. From 5-6 p.m., outside service & bar service only.
Sat 27 5:00 Oktoberfest 2001, Final Week Doors open 3:00. From 3-6 p.m., back bar & food service only.
Wed 31 5:45 German classes
Thu 1 8:00 The Waldmössigen Accordion Orchestra (Admission - Free)
Sorry, this has been Canceled.

 

Deutsches Haus

Monatsblatt
Deutsche Gesellschaft estab. 1847
Deutsches Haus inc. 1928

200 South Galvez Street
New Orleans LA 70119-6514
504-522-8014; fax 831-1706
http://www.deutscheshaus.org
http://www.acadiacom.net/deuthaus

Lt. Col. Thomas G. Shinn, USMC (Ret), President
Brian Winters, First Vice-President
Keith Oldendorf, Second Vice President
Herbert Hille, Secretary
Alden Hagardorn, Treasurer

Directors

James Copeland, Janice Daughdrill, Jeff Graf, Dr. Charles D. Hadley, Hans-Georg Heinemann, Margaret Ingram, Col. Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret), Claus Sadlier, Joseph Stephany, Jr., and Anna Whitely
Haus Steward: James Copeland

Monatsblatt
Issued monthly except July by Deutsches Haus

Claus Sadlier, Exec.Editor
Tommy Mertz, Editor
Herbert Hille, Associate Editor
Eva-Maria G. Sadlier, Copy Editor
Lisa Hollis, Contributor / Copy Editor
April Robinson, Contributor / Copy Editor
James Foley, Contributor
Col. Richard A. Kuntz, AUS (Ret), Contributor
Dominic Verdi, Contributor
Thomas C. Mertz, Webmeister
Helmut Ermlich, Mailing List
Anna Whitely, Mailing Coordinator

NOVEMBER DEADLINES:
For ads: Oct. 18
For articles and announcements: Oct 18
Preparation for mailing: Oct 25

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