Background
Bethlen, Ilona R. was born on April 10, 1921 in Budapest, Hungary. Came to the United States, 1952. Daughter of Dezso and Vilma Gizella (Laszlo) Szentimrey.
Bethlen, Ilona R. was born on April 10, 1921 in Budapest, Hungary. Came to the United States, 1952. Daughter of Dezso and Vilma Gizella (Laszlo) Szentimrey.
Master of Science, University Economic Science, Budapest, Hungary, 1945. Master of Arts, Liszt Academy Music, Budapest, Hungary, 1947. Bachelor, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, 1982.
Teaching assistant Economics Faculty, Jozsef Nador U., Budapest, Hungary, 1943-1946; lady driver, trainer, Hungarian Horse Racing Association, Budapest, 1946-1948; supplier, artist, Gath & Chaves Department Stores, Buenos Aires, 1949-1952; trainer of standardbreds, A. Miller Stables, E. Aurora, New York, 1952-1956; decorator, art advisory, American Wallpaper Company, Buffalo, 1956-1961; art instructor, St. Mary Academy, Champlain, 1962-1968; professor art College Cont. Education, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, 1970-1981; gallery manager, Four Winds Gallery, Burlington, Vermont, 1970-1977; artist, exhibitor, Holt & Renfrew Company, Lupton DuVal Company, others, Toronto and Montreal, since 1982.
Chairperson disasters American Red Cross, New York, 1965-1975. Board directors, chair education progress Joint Council Economic Opportunities, Plattsburgh, New York, 1980-1988. Member American Association of University Women, Rotary (member board world community services 1985-1997, delegate Rotary International 91st annual convention Buenos Aires, 2000).
Married Francis R. Bethlen, October 7, 1948. Children: Anna Maria Bethlen LaFontaine, Mihaly Antal.