The Eighth Tribe, 1980 (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1980-12-01 / 12. szám
Page 8 THE EIGHTH TRIBE December, 1980 DR. TIBOR BODI APPOINTED TO HERITAGE AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Gov. Dick Thornburgh has appointed Dr. Tibor Bodi, a national leader in Hungarian-American affairs, to the Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs Advisory Commission, a non-salaried, bipartisan board designed to address the needs and concerns of ethnic communities throughout the Commonwealth. The commission advises the governor on the commemoration of historic events, the accomplishments and contributions involving the ethnic community and the sponsorship and promotion of events and projects of historic, cultural, economic and educational interest. “Dr. Bodi’s proven commitment and dedication to the Hungarian-American community will greatly aid the Heritage Commission in its efforts to promote and preserve the strong ethnic traditions within the Commonwealth,” said Thornburgh. “I look forward to working with Dr. Bodi and the members of the commission to foster the appreciation of cultural traditions.” A native of Hungary, Bodi is a summa cum laude graduate of the Royal Peter Pázmány University in Budapest and served a residency at Hamburg University, Hamburg Germany. After World War II, Bodi served as a physician in the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in the refugee camps of Germany. He came to the United States in 1950. Bodi is a member of the American Hungarian Federation and has served as its director. He has also served as president of the Philadelphia Hungarian Club, a center of cultural and sport activity for Hungarians in the city. He has worked as a physician in the Hungarian community for over twenty years. He has published 81 papers in major medical journals to date and is a member of numerous major medical associations. A recipient of numerous awards for his achievements in the field of internal medicine, Bodi recently attained the rank of Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College. Joseph Blair Varga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varga of Florence, N.J., received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology at Trenton State College. He received his Associate degree in applied science in electronics at Burlington County Community College in 1976 and has received numerous commendations for his work in the field of solar energy. He has accepted an engineering position at Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation in Cherry Hill. Dorlinda April Gfeller-Varga, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varga of Florence, N.J., received her doctor of medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Fla. She received the Luther Holloway Award for overall excellent performance in the field of child health. She completed her basic science work in medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine where she received the March of Dimes Award and was freshman class representative to the dean. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Goucher College in Towson, Md., she will intern at the Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, where she resides with her husband, Dr. Eduard Gfeller. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Vagen of Keansburg, N.J., announce the birth of their first child, Eric Philip, born recently at Riverview Hospital in Redbank. Mrs. Vagen will be remembered as the former Kathleen Bartha, daughter of Bert Bartha and the late Pricilla Bartha of Roebling, N.J. Maternal great grandmother is Emma Peters of Roebling. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Vagen of Mill River, Mass., are the baby’s grandparents. Maria Vanderburg, also of Mill River, is the paternal great-grandmother. Krisztus Urunknak Áldott Születésén (Rhythmic-version) This blessed day when Christ, our Savior was born, We. will sing praises like the angels that morn, Who o’er the fields of Bethlehem were winging, Joyfully singing: “Glory to God be in the highest heaven! Goodwill to all men, peace on earth be given,” Goodwill to every tribe and every nation, And generation! In Bethlehem, in David’s noble city, Jesus, the Christ-child, born to Virgin Mary Brought happiness to all of Adam’s children, Great joy to all men! Now He has come for Whom the fathers waited! Three holy kings are seeking the Anointed! This was foreseen by many prophets of old! All this was foretold! Lord Jesus is our true anointed Savior, Who will from all our sins and grief deliver! Joyful in heaven we will live forever, Praise our Redeemer! Xrarisi[ated by Mrs juijjanna Toth
