William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-05-01 / 5. szám
Page 10, William Penn Life, May 1988 The Hungarian Scene Guests at the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society’s recent banquet danced until midnight to the accompaniment of area musicians (from left) Edward Mono, William Penn National Auditor Louis A. Fodor, Francis Duska, Dan Laslo (band leader) and Joseph Mono. The quintet has performed at a number of Hungarian affairs in the Pennsylvania- Ohio-West Virginia area, including the annual Family Festival at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, W.Va. WPA members attend cultural society banquet MARTINS FERRY, OH — The Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society held its 29th annual banquet April 9 at Someplace Special. The majority of the Society’s membership comprises William Penn members from Branch 10 Barton, Ohio, Branch 40 Martins Ferry, Ohio and Branch 349 Weirton, W.Va. The banquet began with the singing of the National Anthem and the Magyar Himnusz, afterwhich a delicious meal was served by the Someplace Special staff. Society President John Laslo, the banquet’s master of ceremonies, introduced his fellow Society officers: Vice President Patricia Bennett, Secretary Mary Tocash, Treasurer Bob Tomlinson and Trustees Gilbert Russ, Roy Benczo and Bill Albert. National Auditor Louis A. Fodor addressed the guests on "Hungarian Heritage” and the William Penn’s commitment to fostering it in this country. Mr. Fodor then spoke to the guests about the Hungarian language classes which are now in progress at the Belmont County (Ohio) Technical College. The classes are conducted each Tuesday evening and will continue through the end of the spring term on May 31. He also spoke on upcoming Association events, placing special emphasis on events to take place at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, W.Va. in August and on the Association-sponsored tour of Hungary this summer. This was followed by an oldfashioned sing-a-long of favorite Hungarian songs, led by the quartet of Joe Tocash, John Kovach, Louis Boros and Andy Homyak. Guests then danced until midnight to Hungarian and American music played by Dan Laslo, Louis A. Fodor, Francis Duska, Ed Morro and Joe Morro. Pittsburgh to host Folk Festival PITTSBURGH — More than two dozen ethnic and nationality groups will offer exciting and timeless displays of ethnic food, crafts, song and dance at the 1988 Pittsburgh Folk Festival to be held May 27 to 29 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania will represent Hungary with a food booth, a folk art display and a 12-minute performance of multiregional folk dances. The Hungarian dancers are scheduled to perform during the 9:00 p.m. show on Friday, May 27. In keeping with this year’s Folk Festival theme, "The World of Children,” the Hungarians’ performance will feature the dancing of children, while their display will include artifacts and demostrations geared towards children of all ages. The Folk Festival will be open from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be two shows featuring the performances of several ethnic groups each day. The present performance schedule is: Friday, 7:00 — Croatian, German and Vietnamese. Friday, 9:00 — Hungarian, Carpatho-Rusyn, Greek and Lithuanian. Saturday, 5:00 — Filipino, Scottish and Slovak. Saturday, 7:00 — Bulgarian, Caribbean, Indian and Polish. Sunday, 5:00 — Israeli, Slovenian and Ukranian. Sunday, 7:00 — Chinese, Irish, Italian and Lebanese. Each ethnic group will have a food booth and folk arts display open throughout the festival. The food booths will feature ethnic foods based on traditional family recipes prepared on site and offered for sale. The diverse displays of ethnic crafts and artifacts will be exhibited in booths that are themselves representative of folk architecture, and will include many live craft demonstrations. The festival will also have its renowned International Bazaar where locally produced and imported artifacts will be offered for sale. Tickets will be available at the door each day of the festival. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. Children age 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. The 1988 Pittsburgh Folk Festival is sponsored by Robert Morris College. Ellwood City Hungarians commemorate revolution ELLWOOD CITY, PA - The Hungarian Home of Ellwood City recently sponsored a Hungarian Day Celebration commemorating March 15,1848, when the Hungarian people proclaimed their freedom from the Austrian government. About 150 people from Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio attended. The Hungarian Women’s Club planned the celebration with the help of Endre Csornán of Beaver Falls, Pa., who arranged the program. Irene Mondell of Ellwood City sang the national anthem to open the program and provided entertainment with other songs. Guest speakers were Joe Fabri, Kathy Csornán, Ilona Wilson and Frank Wilson. The invocation was given by Arlene Csornán. Special guests were Tracy Costanzo of McKeesport, Pa., Miss Magyar of Western Pennsylvania, and Rose Gerzsenyi, Mrs. Magyar of the Tri-State Area. Zoltán Kovács led the singing of the Magyar Himnusz;. The Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania danced with Alex J. Bodnar as vocalist. Following the program, the women’s club served a luncheon consisting of sausages, cookies and other refreshments. If you have any news on people or events in the Hungarian-American community that you think might be of interest to our readers, please send your submissions to John E. Lovász Managing Editor William Penn Life 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 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 WWX - 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. WNZK - 69 AM - Detroit. Sunday 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Bela Vass, host. NEW JERSEY WCTC - 1450 AM -New Brunswick. Sunday 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Hungarian Melody Time with host Peter Kara. WJDM - 1530 AM - Elizabeth. Sunday 8:30 to 9 p.m.. Hosted by Erdei Nándor. 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 WBBW - 1240 AM - Youngstown. Hungarian language ecumenical broadcast, Sunday 6:30 to 7 p.m. 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” hosted by A1 and Anne Kertesz. PENNSYLVANIA WEDO - 810 AM - McKeesport. Saturday evening at 6 p.m. WEDO - 810 AM - McKeesport. Monday at 11:15 a.m. "The Hungarian Reformed Radio Program,” sponsored by the Hungarian Protestant Ministerial Association. WHOL - 1600 AM - Allentown. Sunday noon to 1 p.m. Hungarian Hour hosted by Frank Mikisits. 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. WYEP - 91.3 FM - Pittsburgh. Sunday noon till 2 p.m. "Hungarian Varieties,” with Dr. Victor W. Molnár. Music, interviews and news with a Hungarian touch. Additions to, changes in or discontinuations of the above programs can be sent to: Managing Editor, William Penn Life, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15233.
