William Penn Life, 1982 (17. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1982-01-01 / 1. szám
Hungarian Folk Art is Alive And Well in Pennsylvania Fraternalist Banquet Again in 1982, a prominent Fraternalist was voted the "Fraternalist of the Year" by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh. This year, Frederick Schwesinger, National President of the Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh will be honored. A banquet for Mr. Schwesinger will be held on Saturday, March 6 at the Pittsburgh William Penn Hotel. Also, honored this night will be Judge Raymond Novak who will receive the Brotherhood of Man Award. We hope to see all our fraternal friends at the Banquet to honor these deserving fraternalists. December 19-20, 1981 was Governor Dick Thornburgh’s “Holiday Ethnic Weekend” in Harrisburg, Pa. There was a private reception to honor the ethnic leaders of Pennsylvania at the Governor’s mansion. Western Pennsylvania was well represented and graciously received by the Governor and his wife. Dr. Tibor Bodi, Hungarian- American Commissioner, was not in this picture but made the statement that western Pennsylvania is one of the most important hubs of multi- Hungarian activity. He also stated that the Hungarian Ethnic Group is the only mobilized, performing group in Pennsylvania. Both the William Penn Association and Dr. Bodi made contributions to help the Hungarian Ethnic Group make this very eventful trip and performance to the capitol. There were fifteen nationalities represented in the folk dancing. Dr. Bodi stated that this was the first time in over 100 years of ethnic activities in this Pennsylvania capitol that Hungarian folk dancing was performed. The performance was the Szatmári cycle which was choreographed by László Kurd. William Penn Association was represented by medical Director, Dr. Julius Kesseru. Below is Alexander Jozsa Bodnar presenting Governor Dick Thornburgh From L. to R.: at the Governor's mansion —Alex Bodnar, Ginny and Governor Richard Thornburgh, Anita and Andrew Uzonyi, WPA Sales Representative, Louis Skeparnias and László Pásztor. Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pa. picture posed March 15, 1981 Commemorative Event of 1 848 at the Hungarian Hazelwood Club. Costuming is representative of both the Kalocsai and the Raboi region. with his newest Hungarian Christmas card. The motif is a “szur” variation from the Losonc area, designed, carved and block printed on white paper with red ink. There are only 100 copies made of this limited edition. Information submitted from Alexander Jozsa Bodnar, Publicity Director —Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania. Upcoming Events: March 15—Hungarian 1848 Freedom Fight (Hazelwood Hungarian Club) Mid April—Viking Restaurant Performance May 22—Pittsburgh Mayor’s Parade May 28, 29 & 30—Folk Festival— Convention Center August 11—Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park For further information contact Alexander Jozsa Bodnar (Publicity Director) 725 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. Phone (412) 261-4951 or Mrs. Rose Gerzsenyi, (President) Phone (412) 864-0042. 4
