William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1987-05-01 / 5. szám

May 1987, William Penn Life, Page 5 The Hungarian Scene Ohio man a Hungarian 'in the news’ By Stephen W. Paulovitch STEUBENVILLE, OH - West of Pittsburgh, about 60 miles, the Ohio River intersects two states, West Virginia and Ohio. At the turn of the century, this area was steeped with Hungarians. Today, fragmants of these peoples can be found. One man in particular, Ken Kadar, is visible to this tri-state area, including the western portion of Pennsyl­vania. He is the sports director and broadcaster on WTOV-TV Chan­nel 9 in Steubenville. Ken can be viewed on the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. After hours, to his friends, he is known as Kadar Kalman. He lives in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is also a member of the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cult­ural Society. Born some 60 years ago, he doesn’t show it, the last of five children born to Kadar Janos and Gergely Ilona. When World War II began, and after he graduated from Mar­tins Ferry High School, he enlist­ed in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was stationed in the South Pacific ferrying Marines to the beachead campaigns. One of the last landing missions he was involved in was the famous landing at the island of Iwo Jima where the Flag raising took place in 1945. Returning home from the war, Ken entered West Liberty State College in West Liberty, W.Va. He received his degree in Speech- Broadcasting and History. Ken has three children from a previous marriage. Sharing the tradition Folk art instructor Marianne Halassy (right) teaches a young girl the traditions of Hungarian Easter egg decorating during the Association’s Easter Egg Decorating Workshop in Toledo, Ohio. The Toledo workshop, and the other late-March workshops held in Rural Valley, Pa., and Seward, Neb., concluded the highly successful first season of the William Penn program. One of the most successful and gratifying aspects of the workshops was the large number of children in attendance at each session. As they worked diligently on their eggs, one could readily see their delight written on their smiling faces. (Photo by Elizabeth Szabó) Christian tape for elderly draws over 300 responses PITTSBURGH — We have re­ceived so many heartwarming let­ters in connection to the Christian tape in the Hungarian language, which was produced with the help of Branch 28, Youngstown, Ohio. To date, more than 300 tapes have been ordered by members and friends of the Association. One of the letters we received was published in our April issue, but that letter was only the first of many. Our members continue to write and tell us of the wonderful re­sponse from family members and friends as they hear the Christian message in their beloved Hunga­rian language. Mrs. Helen Veres, a member living in Wilkinson, W.Va., writes: "I am so pleased to be ordering this tape for my sister’s birthday gift. She is blind and will be 91 years old on April 16. This is such a perfect gift to give her now.” We had the occasion to speak with Mrs. Veres, and she tells us that her sister, who is a Hungarian Baptist, sings Hungarian religious songs to herself every day. Another letter comes from Elmer and Olive Gyon of Bellville, III.: "Our family wishes to thank you for the Christian Meditations and songs in Hungarian. My mother-in-law will be 86 years old ans she suffers from Alzhei­mer’s and we have been very pleased with this tape as it gives her a chance to refresh her mem­ory with her native language as well as give her a special message of peace.” Mary Devor of Warren, Ohio, purchased 10 tapes to distribute to her family and friends. The first will go to her 90-year-old mother. We have a special story to tell about Mary and her tapes which we will write about in our next issue. Articles and photographs for the June issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by MAY 15,1987 COOK BOOK HUNGARIAN SPECIALTIES and OTHER FAVORITES Net Proceeds for the benefit of the William Penn Ass'n Scholarship Foundation DONATION $4.20 FOR 1 COPY Send Check or Money Order WILLIAM PENN SCHOLARSHIP FUND P.O. Box 438 New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 Pittsburgh offers annual ethnic events PITTSBURGH — Members in and around the Pittsburgh area are preparing for a number of ethnic activities scheduled from mid-May to late-July. The series of events kicks off with the annual Mayor’s Day Ethnic Parade on May 16. March­ing and performing down Fifth Avenue that day will be a number of groups representing many cul­tures, including the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Penn­sylvania (HEGWPA). A week later, Pittsburgh show­cases its ethnic pride when it hosts the annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival at the Convention Center May 22 to 24. Dancers from the HEGWPA will perform Hungarian ethnic dances on Friday, May 22 at 9 p.m. The group will also operate a food booth featuring many Hungarian delicacies, including stuffed cabbage, kolbász, beef gulyás, csipetke, palacsintás, and assorted pastries. Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park just outside of Pittsburgh will be held on July 31. Again, the HEGWPA will offer Hunga­rian food, a display of folk arts and crafts, and demonstrations of Hungarian artistry and dance. The day’s activities start at noon and the dancers take the stage from 7 to 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., the new Miss Magyar of the Tri- State Area will be crowned, fol­lowed by a live gypsy band for the crowds dancing pleasure. Tickets for all of these events are available through all HEG­WPA members. For further in­formation contact Connie Zatek at (412) 488-8238. “MAGYAR RAKQ= A Guide To Hungarian Radio Programs CONNECTICUT WDJZ - 1530 AM - Bridgeport. Sunday noon to 2 p.m. Hosted by Roszika and László. WVOF - 88.5 FM - Fairfield University. Sunday 3 to 5:30 p.m. ILLINOIS WVVX - 103.1 FM - Chicago. Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. American Hungarian Broadcast Program. Frank J. Kovach, director. INDIANA WNDU - 1490 AM - South Bend. Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Hungarian Hour. Frank J. Wukovits Sr., director. MICHIGAN WAAM - 1600 AM - Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti. Sunday at 6 p.m. (following the news). "Off the Record”, classical music hosted by Dr. Edward Szabó. NEW JERSEY WCTC - 1450 AM -New Brunswick. Sunday 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Hungarian Melody Time with host Peter Kara. Rutgers State University - 88.7 FM - New Brunswick. Sunday 6 to 7 p.m. István Szabó, host. NEW YORK WNWK - 105.9 FM - New York. Saturday 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday 7 to 8 p.m. Gyula Apatini, host. OHIO WCPN - 90.3 FM - Cleveland. Hungarian Radio Program Sunday morning from 11 a.m. to noon. Kathy Kapossy host and announcer. WELW - 1330 AM - Cleveland. Sunday noon to 1 p.m. Hudak Brothers Radio Hour, hosted by William Penn members Jim and Ernie Hudak. WKTL - 90.7 FM - Struthers. Saturday noon to 1:30 p.m. "Souvenirs of Hungary,” hosted by the Endre (Cseh) Check Family. WOKG - 1570 AM - Warren. Sunday 3 to 4 p.m. Elizabeth Tokay, host. WQRP - 88.1 FM - Dayton. Sunday morning 9 a.m. to noon. "Music of Hungary.” Bringing Hungarian music to the people of Southwestern Ohio. PENNSYLVANIA WDUQ. - 90.5 FM - Pittsburgh. Sunday noon till 2 p.m. "Hungarian Varieties,” with Dr. Victor W. Molnár. Music, interviews and news with a Hungarian touch. WEDO - 810 AM - McKeesport. Saturday evening at 6 p.m. WEDO - 810 AM - McKeesport. Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. "The Hungarian Reformed Radio Program,” sponsored by the Hungarian Protestant Ministerial Association. WPIT - 730 AM - Pittsburgh. Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. "Hungarian Hour,” hosted by Alexander Jozsa Bodnar. WTEL - 860 AM - Philadelphia. Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Margaret Rohtla. If you know of any other Hungarian radio programs that can be added to our listing, or if you know of any changes in or discontinuations of the above programs, please contact us. Send your information to Managing Editor, William Penn Life, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15233. KEN KADAR

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