Magyar News, 2001. szeptember-2002. augusztus (12. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2002-01-01 / 5. szám
Hungarians in Rorwalh Not many towns or cities in America can celebrate over three centuries of existence. One that can is Norwalk, CT, which observed its 350th anniversary by holding a grand parade on October 7th, 2001. Hungarian-Americans were among the dozens of groups making their way through the city on that windy day. They were the only ones whose contributions to the community were briefly sketched at the reviewing stand. This is what was said there: A devoted and beautiful group of Hungarians holding the Hungarian colors Hungarian Contributions to the Development of Norwalk By their hard work and initiative, the Hungarian immigrants had a significant share in the development of Norwalk's history. Settling in the Whistleville section of South Norwalk in the 1890's, they set up homes, established businesses and built factories and churches. They were tradesmen, involved in clamming, hatting and nursery work, and using their new-found education as a springboard, they also served the community as businessmen, doctors, lawyers and government officials. Their rich cultural life, centered around the Hungarian religious communities, included sports events, the staging of operettas, the celebration of picnics, dances and festivals, such as the grape festival, which gave young and old a community feeling and ethnic identity. More Hungarians came following World War II, to escape persecution under the Communist regime. The last great wave of Hungar;an immigrants came after the unsuccessful uprising of 1956. They all came because they appreciated the freedom and opportunity for economic and personal success. Hungarians have shown their thankfulness by hard work and dedication to the principles of freedom, which this country still provides. As we celebrate the 350th anniversary of the city of Norwalk, we remember with pride and gratitude their - and therefore OUR - contribution to this city's growth and development. God bless Hungarian-Americans! God bless all the people of Norwalk! God bless America! r The Museum of the ^ American Hungarian Foundation is presenting Joseph Csatári in an exhibition THE AMERICAN SCENE Nov. 18, 2001-March 30,2002 The Museum is located at 300 Somerset Street in New Brunswick, NJ Open Tues-Sat 11-4 Sunday 1-4 Phone 732-846-5777 V__________________________/ Many thanks for your cooperation helping us establish a January to December subscription time. It really makes our work easier. Those who made extra donations realized that financially we are working with a shoe-string concept and every penny counts. Their donations will help us keep up the good quality of publishing. Since everything besides the actual printing is done on a volunteer base, all these people consider your generosity an appreciation towards them. ^eyi/ tlte'jVew we still have the program of subscribing to a friend or relative. We notify the addressee in a colorful Xmas letter their name address and the name of the person who is sending the gift. We charge nothing for this, all you have to do is give us your name, their name and address and send the $12.00 subscription fee to: A.H.H.A. Magyar News 60 Tyrone Place, Stratford, CT 06614 Page 7
