The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1982 (9. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1982-03-01 / 3. szám
Page 6 THE EIGHTH TRIBE March, 1982 in 1946, she was crowned “Queen of the Csárdás.” A founding member of WHOD in Homestead, Pa. (1948), Julia’s radio program brought her more recognition. (Note: WHOD later became WAMO) On March 15, 1954, the Mayor of Pittsburgh, David L. Lawrence read a proclamation during her show. He officially made it “Hungarian Freedom Day.” Former Governor Milton Shapp congratulated Julia on her radio anniversary in 1970 and said, “I consider it a privilege to be acquainted with you and the Garden of Hungarian Song.” She also received a special commendation from the House of Representatives for her many years of outstanding contributions and devotion towards propagating the cause for the preservation of the Hungarian Heritage, Culture, and Music. The Garden of Hungarian Song Show is usually aired from the dowtown Pittsburgh studio of WPIT on Sunday afternoons at 3-: 00 o’clock. When the new Pittsburgh Convention Center opened its doors this past spring, Julia took her show “on the road,” and aired two programs from a booth at the Center. Indicative of the love in her heart for others, Julia has held several special Thank You Festive nights honoring all the people who have helped her through the years — the nuns who taught her, the orchestras, the singers and dancers, the businessmen that have advertised on her radio programs. These evenings are always filled with the round of laughter and Hungarian music. Julia R. Orosz has dedicated her life to perpetuating the music and culture of Hungary. Her philosophy of life, which she attributes to her mother, can be summed up in the following: Nothing comes easy! Have faith in the Almighty God And Love in your heart for everyone! You will make it.
