Vestnik 01 07 1970

svic-oz tpie Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897.

VOLUME 58 — NO. I

BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, POB 100, TEMPLE, TEX 76501

JANUARY 7, 1970

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE FROM THE SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT ANNUAL REVIEW — AND LOOKING AR The old year 1969 is gone and with it the decade of the '60s, a rather turbulent, stormy, and restless decade at that. Leading figures in the country have taken up the habit of dubbing our past few decades with catchy titles and cliches. I shan't fall victim to that urge, except to say that the 60's was a period of extremes — extremes in almost every phase of our American society. Last week marked the passing of a decade of unrest, protest, arrests, and just plain 'tests' of all kinds. The political, economic, spiritual, social, and moral fibres of our people have been strained and tested as probably never before in our history. The tempest is not yet over, but we earnestly hope that the decade of the 70's is a more stable and tranquil one and that sanity will again prevail at all levels of our society.

For the SPJST, 1969 has been a most eventful year. In the wake of the Dallas Convention in 1968, we found ourselves implementing and putting into practice the decisions and mandates of that convention. Each convention has brought something new, but I don't believe any previous one has resulted in so many new practices and projects being undertaken over such a short period of time. We will have also spent more money between the 1968 and 1972 conventions

than in any previous period in our history. The things we are doing, and will do, cost money and lots of it.

The refund of premiums to members cost us in the neighborhood of $240,000 in 1969.

Property acquisition costs for our new home office building cost us $235,000. (Much of which will be re-gained).

A contract was let to construct our new building in the amount of $569,000.

There will still be costs in furnishing and equipping the new building. (We will utilize practically all of our present equipment and furniture). Construction is well under way.

We loaned Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor $79,720.49 to build the additional wing there.

We will be loaning Rest Home No. 2 in Needville $150,000 and donating $100,000 in the coming months. There is a good chance they will be requesting additional funds to complete the financing of that structure.

The refund to lodges amounted to approximately $67,000 in 1969.

Brothers, and sisters, we are talking about big money — by any standard.

This is a big business. Later in the year, you will see the complete breakdown of all expenses and from that you will readily see that we are no longer a smalltime 'one-horse' operation.

From the above, it is clear that we have never spent so much in so short a

period. If there is a lesson here, it is that more thought and planning must go into future recommendations for big spending. All of us are in favor of the things that were approved, but we must be more aware of our limitations Like anything else, income and expenses must be in line with each other.

Brothers and sisters, these are not words designed to alarm you; I feel they are good advice for the haul ahead. We are still solid as a rock, make no mistake about that. Even though our solvency has dipped a little, we are still well above the national average, since we have now built up our reserves on all certificates now in force to 3% interest.

This is being written in the last few days of 1969 and I do not know what action the entire Supreme Lodge will take regarding mortgage loan money in our January meeting. We hope that picture looks brighter soon.

As I have stated before, we do not create money crises; we are victims of them the same as other lending bodies. Laws pending before Congress also affect the money market appreciably.

SPJST insurance sales are the most important thing that can happen to us. Insurance sales are the most vital part of our business, hence, our very existence. Everything else revolves around that fact. All of our other ac-

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Tex 77563 — AC 713; 986-7027 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 Ph. AC 713; 662-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2. Box 151 Floresville, Tex. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 . .

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Wednesday, January 7, 1970 tivities might be termed "spinoff" activities from our, business in insurance sales. From all indications, we will exceed last year's insurance sales by about 1/2 million dollars, which would put us in, the neighborhood of 7 3/1 million for the year. Exact figures will come out later.

This shows that our organizers have been busy and we are very grateful to them — all of them. As we stated in it recent special letter to ,them, we hope they will do still better in 1970. We hope more organizers join our ranks in 1970. The more people you have selling, the more you are likely to seh, no matter that the producil may be.

However, we do want our organizers to be well `equipped with the necessary knowledge to do a good job. A bad sale is no sale and does us more harm than good. fly the same token, business that does not remain on our books is a complete loss to us. I subscribe solidly to the precept that we must continue to be ,, e,ieetive in writing up people into tlic hPJST. We hope that all organizers ,t1 ,-,o subscribe to that credo.

In 1969, a new lodge was organized, a new lodge hall was built, one was remodeled and enlarged, and another was air-conditioned. In the near future, another new lodge should be organized, perhaps two. Two lodges have elected to merge and form one stronger unit. "We all hope these marks of progress have set a pattern that will continue in 1970 and in the years to come.

Taxation. 1969 saw the passage of legislation in the Congress that places a tax on those organizations and foundations engaged in business that is not related to the purpose for which they were originally chartered.

This will perhaps touch those fraternal Organizations that have gone far beyond their bounds by acquiring radio stations, banks, publishing companies, stock coinpanies, etc. The bill passed is the much talked-about Tax Reform Bill of 1969, otherwise known as HB 13270, which was brought up in some of our fall district meetings. As it is now worded, HB 13270 would tax fraternal benefit societies at regular corporate rates (48%), if that fraterna.. society enters into a trade or business regularly carried on and not substantially related to the exempt function of fraternal benefit societies, namely, "unrelated business."

At this point, I should point out the

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 value of work done and being done on the National Fraternal Congress level

by Mr. Cyrus Rachie and his very competent legal staff. It was Mr. Raehie'S responsibility to appear and testify before various sub-committees of Congress on this legislation when it was being considered and drafted. A recent report from the NFC, in part, as follows: "The conclusions of both the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, after complete investigation by their staffs, were that because of the outstanding job being done by most (note the word `most') fraternal benefit societies in their benevolent and charitable work, they should not be taxed unless they engage in an unrelated business . .

Both the federal and state governments are in need of finances. Up to now, however, neither has insisted on the receipt of finances when either people or organizations are actually doing good to society and their fellow man If a fraternal benefit society in a given state is not active and doing business as it should, the Insurance Commissioner of the state of domicile should utilize that portion of the Fraternal Benevolent Society Code to make such a society change to a mutual insurance company."

And finally, the report concludes: "In conclusion . . . please be advised that the Tax Reform Bill of 1969, as approved by the House of Representatives and recommended by the Senate Finance Committee, will have no effect whatsoever on the eon tinned operation of fraternal benefit societies." The report was signed by MrRachie.

This is good news for all fraternals that are operating as they should.

Here we see the value of being affiliated with the National Fraternal Congress and the work that that body does, in this case, the Law Committee of the NFC. (District V, note: This was the bill that was Mentioned in your fall meeting).

On a more personal note, I must say that I feel that we have had a very successful year. I have certainly eri -joyedthwrkeinthSuprem Lodge. I have done the best I know how and will continue doing so. The year went by in a big hurry! I am grateful to the dedicated officers and directors of the Supreme Lodge, and to all office personnel. Their cooperation has been wonderful. I hope I will

VteiTNfK continue to merit their trust and confidence.

M I look back on 1969, I recall the many big hurdles we made and the decisions that were made, some after long hours of deliberation and discussion. There is so much in our operation that a person cannot and does not see or realize until he actually gets directly involved in the work and decision-making. That is why I have, from the very start, invited and urged members who may question something we do to come, write, or call and get the whys of what we did. He may still disagree, but I think that in most instances he will understand why we did what we did. Personally, I feel that if we were faced with the, same problems all over again, I would advocate taking the same action that was taken.

I do not mean that there is no longer any room for improvement; on the contrary, this is always the goal of any organization. For my part, I will continue to listen, learn, study, and not hesitate to propose changes and new ways of doing things if I feel they would be in the best Interest of the SPJNS T. I feel that our ties and bonds — at all levels -- are more solid than ever before. I believe our lines of communication are open and accessible. (I will continue to report to the membership in the Vestnik and in our meetings).

I sense this among the members as I travel among you. I have heard no serious complaints; in fact, many of you have been very kind and generous in your remarks. We appreciate that.. I believe our public relations and image are at an all-time high, some of this a coming as the result of our building progra,M. Youth Department. Our youth activities have been, are, and will continue to be, I'm sure, in a very fluid state. In other words, there will be years when our youth activities seem to peak, then they will drop off a bit, then rise again, and so on. Much of this depends, of course, on local lodge conditions, on the parents, on the youth leader, and on the youth themselves. However, this is something we must work on with constant and even determination. Crash programs are out. It would appear that most of the work centers around the lodge level and that is where we will concentrate our efforts in the months to come. We inaugurated several new changes in 1969 in some of our programs. We will

3 continue to improve these whenever it appears for the best. It will never be perfect because you have so many people involved. Yes, we have a lot of rules and it's easy to fall victim to the urge to let everybody go his merry way', but it won't work. Common sense will tell you that. When competition takes place between two or more individuals, each individual wants the same advantages and rights, including the parents of the youngsters — sometimes more so. So, you must have rules and you try to live and abide by them the best you can.

Our whole democratic society is based on laws and rules. If everyone:were perfect, we wouldn't need either one, but then we would be living in a utopia, and I don't think we're quite ready for that. "Errare humanurn est," said the philosopher, and as long as humans are humans, we will make mistakes. We must, live with them.

Brother Janousek and I constantly examine ways and meari ., to make things shorter and simpler in the youth program, but this isn't always as simple as it may first appear.

All in all, I think we have a fine youth program. It's come a long way from the early days. How much money do you spend to make it successful? I don't believe anyone knows for sure, but our record shows we are spending a tidy sum. Like events of the day, only time will tell and reveal the dividends we will reap from it. I believe the answer will be in the affirmative. Our young people need our type of activities more than ever before, Young folks have done some pretty wild things back down through the years, but it is the type of things they are doing today that alarms so many of us — and the automobile and ease of ownership makes our mobile society even more susceptible to outside influences, good and bad.

I may have stepped on a few toes in some of the local lodges when it was evident some people were not meeting their responsibilities promptly, This I must do. The type of complaint that is hardest to counter is the one involving laxity on the part of local lodge officers — delays in tending to lodge affairs, refusal to cooperate with other officers, assuming more authority than is warranted, impoliteness in dealing with members who are requesting a service, and so on. To new members especially, such actions tarnish our image and our method of operation

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and does us no good. Remember, we are in a highly competitive business and the better ALL of its do our jobs, the more of that business we are apt to get.

I sense an awareness, on the part of our members, as to what a fraternal benefit society is all about and an eagerness to find out if they don't know. As the speaker said in Waco at the Texas Fraternal Congress: "Fraternalism is not dead; it is needed more than ever before!" We must live and practice it at every opportunity.

It has been a great year. I want to express my gratitude again to my fellow officers here in the Supreme Lodge for their fine work; to the directors for their devotion, loyalty, and words and deeds of support arid encouragement; to all district and local organizers for their production in 1969; to the seven youth directors and local lodge youth leaders and their assistants for their of ten-unrewarded work with the youth; to all local lodge officers who act as our 'agents' in their lodges and who perform their duties faithfully arid promptly; and finally, to our many devoted and loyal members who perform countless tasks around the lodge halls the year round, often without being asked, and who put in long hours with little or no recognition or remuneration and who do this all out of a love for the work and regard for their fellow man. We owe you so much!

We are also grateful to Honorary President Edward L. Marek for his help and counsel whenever necessary. He and Mrs. Marek are enjoying their retirement, but he finds time to drop by and see us quite often and ho knows the doors are always open to him. I thank Bro. Janousek, our State Youth Director, for his cooperation and help in the past year. All of us here need the help and cooperation of all of you "in the .field," so to speak, because without mutual underganding and help, small problems become magnified.

which to come back into the 'ring.' By the same token, the new year should be a challenge to those who have been successful. By having made good we must realize that in order to stay that way, we must continue to make good every day of our lives. One is as difficult as the other.

Finally, I would urge that each of you adopt the following thoughts or 'resolution' as your very own for the new year: 'the most hel p ful and strengthening idea I can take as the new year begins is the idea of forgetting and lettir,?; go the things that are behind and making a new beginning. I will forget and let go oast unhappiness, disappointment, and regret. I refuse to be limited by an y shortcomings of the past. I will go forward to a new life, new circumstances, and a new year of ,arding and enriching experiences.

I will make a new beginning.

May God's richest blessings be with all of you during the coming new year and in the years to come. May you especially be blessed with an abundance of good health, for that is the most important ingredient of our lives. And may the souls of our faithful departed rest in peace.

Fraternally,

A new year means a new opportunity for all cf us. It will be an opportunity for those who feel they failed somewhere along the line, both in their personal lives or in lodge work. Remember that 1969 is gone and the failures and misfortunes are gone with it.

Of course, the real value of mistakes and failures is that we should profit by them. We may have been battered by various encounters in 1969, but the new year offers a new beginning in

THE OLD YEAR Full knee-deep lies the winter sno And the winter winds are wearily sighing; Toll ye the church bell sad and slow, And tread softly and speak low, For the old year lies a-dying.

Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST PS: Our 1970 calendars have been sent out. They were sent to all those members receiving the Vestnik. If you are not on the Vestnik mailing list and would like to have one, write us and request it and it will be sent to you.

If a lodge or individual wishes to have additional calendars, let us know about that also.

-----SPJSTFrom

The Editor

Old year, you must not die; You came to us so readily, You lived with us so steadily, Old year, you shall not die.

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 He was so full of joke and jest, But all his merry quips are o'vr.

To sec him die, across the waste His son and heir doth ride post-haste Bat he'll be dead before.

Every one for his own: The night is starry and cold, my friend, And the New Year blithe and bold, my friend, Comes up to take his own.

—Alfred Lord Tennyson • • THE FEAST OF NINETEEN SEVENTY The New Year gave a birthday feast, And who do you think was there?

The April Fool on a straige, high stool, Next the Wild March hare.

Groundhogs and June bugs and d gday dogs, A witch and a Halloween elf; A Thanksgiving turkey and old St. Nick, and the young New Year himself.

The May Queen sat at the table's head; At the foot; St. Valentine, With dainties enough between them spread For a hundred folks to dine.

They ate and ate, they laughed, they played, Until they all had aplenty, And then went home in time enough, To call It NINETEEN-SEVENTY! The new year 1970 and January are here. The enjoyment and revelry of the holiday season are in the past and we are faced with certain regulations and laws, federal, state, county, etc., that we all must pay attention to, especially if they p ertain to us. Following is one of them.

During the month of January, 1970, some four million non-citizens living in the United States will report their home address to the government. Under a provision of the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act, all aliens admitted for permanent residence who have not as yet been naturalized and aliens in the United States temporarily, must fill out an address card at the local United States Post Office or at the nearest office of Immigration and Naturalization Service and return the card (NOT mail it) to the clerk from whom received. The only exceptions are: non-citizens in diplomatic status, and foreign representatives of international organizations of which the United States is a member, such

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as the United Nations. It is also required that parents or guardians of alien children under 14 and legal guardians of aliens in custodial care should fill out address reports for such persons."

Any alien who is ill may send a friend or relative to obtain the Address Report Card (Form 1-53) for him. After it has been filled out by the non-citizen, the report card should be sent back to the issuing clerk. Aliens who are not in the U.S. during January must report their address within 10 days after their return.

• • Another law that applies now is the one allowing us to go to register to be able to vote. That also has to be done

by January 31 since that is the deadline. To be able to vote you must have your Voter Registration Receipt. Dear brothers, sisters, and readers, this is a requirement to be able to vote in all elections, and it is also a privilege and duty of ours. If you are within the legal age limits of the right to register, please do so. Just stop and think of the millions of people inhabiting this planet Earth who would be proud and gladly exercise that right you are born with and have the privilege to exercise! Being only human, we are always too inclined to feel: Oh well, what's the difference, my one vote will not count. There have been numerous elections decided by that one vote! Eixercise your right and duty for there are numerous elections, and important ones, in the future. Do not be one of the number who lament: "That person in office is no good," when you did not even go vote.

I do not know how many of our readers are aware of the fact that Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina are three of the states in which less than 50 per cent of the eligible voters generally vote. The other 47 states have better records than that. Let us try to make our record better than that in 1970!

• I would like to call your attention to the fact that this week the front page starts with the Supreme Lodge president's message. It is rather concise and certainly should be read by all members. In the, paragraph where he calls attention to the fact that we raust be careful and give thought to our decisions in our future conventions pertaining to how much of our money we will commit ourselves to spend is very appropriate. I was not a ,delegate to the last convention, how-

VESTNflt ever, I was amazed at the amount of our accumulation we really were committed to spend when I arrived there on a Thursday. Since the 1943 convention, I have seen that it is very easy for a delegate to make a motion for a large sum to be expended not realizing how much really will be involved.

Those of you readers who are interested in stars and astronomy and like to look at the heavens, especially on bright, clear nights (if you are not under a blanket of smog) may be interested to know that the first bright comet visible to the naked eye in more than two years should be visible throughout the United States in midJanuary, says the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory of Cambridge, Mass. The Tago-Sata-Kosaka comet, named for the three Japanese astronomers who discovered it, will be located in the cluster of stars comprising the stinger in the tail of the constellation Scorpio. It will be about as bright as the North Star.

• With the Christmas season over, we thought you might enjoy a chuckle at some of the season's humor. During the Christmas season there was an air of gay excitement in the hospital as doctors and nurses, carrying beribboned packages, hurried toward a certain room. Finally curiosity got the best of a patient and he asked his nurse if there was something special going on. "No," she explained laughing. "It is just that when anyone on the staff gets a 'Do Not Open Until Christmas' package, they bring it down here to the fluoroscope machine so they can see what's in it."

• After completing an unusually large order blank to a mail order house with whom she had been trading for years, a woman wrote in her large, flowing handwriting, "Merry Christmas to all of you!" Ten days later, the packages arrived, mostly clothing for herself, her husband, and five children. It was fun for the couple, opening the packages after the family was asleep. But what really warmed their hearts was the notation at the very bottom of the returned order blank: "And a Merry Christmas to you, sizes 40, 38, 14, 12, 10, 8, and 6!"

• • Could I get my husband to address Christmas cards, I wonder? The family was coming. There was shopping, gifts,

the tree, cooking, and cleaning ad infinitum. I arranged the cards, stamps, and the address book on the table, then hopefully pulled up a chair and said, "Come on, dear, let's get these out of the way."

He glanced at the array on the table, turned away and went into his den, while I looked daggers at his back. I heard a drawer jerked open and "then banged shut. He returned with a big stack of cards, stamped, sealed, and addressed.

"They're last year's" he said. "I forgot to mail them, Now, let's go out to dinner and relax — you've been working too hard."

News briefs Monday, a.m. — Late word was received just before press time that Supreme Lodge Vice-President Joe B. Hejny is confined to a Temple hospital.

• • New Year's day we were pleasantly surprised by a visit from our sister-inlaw and brother-in-law, Johnnie and Edna Shimek, and father-in-law, Mr. Edwin L. Stavinoha, all of Schulenburg. Friday and Saturday are very busy days for me and I regret I could not spend more time with them and appreciate their understanding.

• • Bro. Anton H. Beyer, Jr., age 45, passed away December 27, 1969, in St. Joseph Hospital in Houston. He was placed to eternal rest in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery near Hallettsville.

Bro. Beyer was a member of Lodge Stefanik No. 142, Houston.

• • Bro. Joe F. Marek, age 70, passed away December 30, 1969, in a Hillsboro hospital. He was laid to eternal rest in the West Brethren Cemetery and was a member of Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West.

LETTERS ATTENTION, ALL MEMBERS AND READERS: Donations for furnishing one room in the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville, Texas, are being accepted now. The cost of furnishings for one guest is $400.

Please send donations to: Mr. Charlie Matcek Route 2, Box 213 Wharton, Texas 77488 Phone 532-3681.

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L to R: Johnie Vanicek, Sister Dorothy and Bro. Jerry Pechal.

The "Brother and Sister of the Year" award at Lodge 47, Seaton, was awarded to Brother and Sister Jerry and Dorothy Pechal in special ceremonies at Lodge 47 on December 14.

Lodge President Johnie L. Vanicek, left, is shown presenting the nice plaque to the Pechals. The inscription on the plaque reads: SPJST Lodge 47 presents to Bro. Jerry and Sis. Dorothy Pechal this award for services to our lodge, for the year 1969.

Given Dec. 14, 19-69."

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON December 14, Lodge 47 presented its annual SPJST award of the year 1969 to Brother and Sister Jerry Pechal. Selection was made by the officers and trustees. The award was given for the outstanding, unselfish time they have devoted to the lodge as true fraternalists. Of course this includes their children as well, who are Edwin Joe, Donnie, Joyce and David. Whenever you saw Brother Jerry and Sister Dorothy, you would also see the children helping_ with whatever was to be done.

Whenever you called on this family, they were always willing to help.

Brother and Sister Pechal are presently,, , during December, serving as kitchen chairmen. Brother Jerry is on the Board of Trustees. Congratulations and thank you Brother Jerry and Sister Dorothy, it has been a real privilege to make this presentation to such a deserving family, Fraternally, Johnie L. Vanicek, President -SPJSTNOTICE, LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, We• will start having our family game nights, starting Friday night, January 9, at 7 p. in. You may bring guests. Each family is to bring dips, chips and sandwiches.

We plan to have these get-together on the second and fourth Friday of each month. There will be dominos, progressive 42, canasta or whatever games you wish to play. There will be a place for the children to play and have games also.

We hope to see all of you Friday night, January 9 at 7 p. m. Come out for an evening of fun, with your friends and family.

Bring your dips, chips and sandwiches.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, English Reporter LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON The meeting will be held at National Hall, Cameron, Texas on the second Sunday in January at 2 p. m. Please be present.

I. J. Mikulec, Financial See'y 1-41 --

JUBILEE CONVENTION FUND COMMITTEE Dear Members, We just want to remind you to circle January 18th on your new calendar, and we hope you are making plans to attend the big event at Lodge 88. It is sponsored by us committee members of lodges 142 and 88; we will do our best to make this a most enjoyDIAMOND

Wednesday„Tanuary 7, 1970 , able day for you and your family.

It starts with a fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings, including coffee and tea: the dinner will be served from 11:30 on! All you good cooks, we surely would appreciate pies, cakes and kolache donations; don't forget to register your donation.

There will be a great battle dance from 2 to 9 p. m. between two outstanding orchestras: Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville and the Fabulous Six of Pflugerville -- seven hours, of dancing pleasure to your favorite polkas, waltzes and modern numbers!

Come to enjoy good food and good dancing and ,give the committee a good start in their fund toward a great convention!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Our lodge held its last meeting Dec. 9 with a fair attendance.

The meeting was called to order by the president at 2 p. m.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

Our Christmas party plans were completed and the party turned out to be real nice, and was enjoyed by every one who attended.

A motion was made and seconded that we accept Billy J. Linderman as a new member. We are always happy to welcome new members into our lodge.

On our sick list as far as I know we have brother Steve Svetlik. Sister Sallie Burke has had surgery. Here's hoping this finds both of you very much improved.

In behalf of our membership, I want to extend our deepest sympathy to sister Evelyn Loften, on the sudden death of her husband and also to brother and sister Alfred Ondrej on the death of brother Ondrers mother A reminder: If any member wishes to buy a membership picture please contact Sister Ann Ondrej. The pictures are 8 by 10 inches and cost $2.00.

Our next meeting will be held the second Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p. m.

Please try to attend.

I'm wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. .

Fraternally, Mrs. Edward Svoboda, Fin.-Sec'y and Reporter

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 LODGE 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Our annual meeting is this Sunday, January 11th and will start at 10 a. m. We will take a break for dinner at 12 and reconvene at 1:30; all members who attend the 10 to 12 session will be entitled to a free dinner. This is a very important meeting, as officers, will be elected, committees chosen, and important issues voted on. The premium refund checks for November certificates will be given at this meeting. If you got your insurance in November and you are a member at least five years, there will be a check for you to pick up. As you can see, there are several good reasons why you should attend, our meeting this Sunday.

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp, Sec'y.

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LODG y NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members, Here's hoping that everyone had a very merry Christmas and will have a happy, healthy and prosperous year throughout 1970.

I have received the premium refund checks for the month of November for the following members: Mary Louise Babovek, Anton ,Svetlik, Cheryl D. Ba.ggerly, Marguerite Brtis, Mary Irene Brtis, Alice Fritz, Willie F. Glaser, Carolina M. Green, Adolph Gresak, Lamar W. Gresak, Margaret U. Hester, Bessie Hilliard, Charles H. Bundle, Alga L. Bundle, Annie F. Krupicka, Gladys M. McNeill, Marvin J. Nemec, Frank Orsag, Leon Roy Orsag, Rosie Orsag, Harry Gene Rinchorf, Ella A. Schiller, Jack Dennis Ruzicka, Mary Frances Ruzicka, John C. Shiller, Lad J. Schiller, Annie R. Schiller, Henry W. Stalmach, Martha Stalmach, La Verne Taylor, Alfred Vrazel, Jackie L. Zajicek, and Marlene K. Zajicek.

Come and get your checks at our next meeting, January 11, at 2 p.m. or send me a stamped self-addressed envelope and I will mail your check to you.

May peace be with each of you throughout the year of 1970.

Fraternally, Charlsie Svetlik, Secretary -----SPJS1 —

LODGE NO. 66, CHRISTMAS PARTY Dear Members, Lodge No. 66, held their annual Christmas party on Saturday night, Dec. 20, at Linden Hall.

The hall looked very nice, with the decorations up, tables arranged, and

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Preictent Emil Hanus welcomed everyone to Lodge 66. He introduced Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris and Sister Dorothy.

President Morris, then introduced all of toe Supreme Lodge officers, wives, and the Dist. 3 officers and wives.

They were : Honorary President Bro. and Sis. Edward Marek, Vice Pres. Bro. and Sis. Joe B. Hejny SeCy. Bro. and Sis. Raymond Urbanovsky Sec'y. Bro. and Sis. Ben Zabcik Editor Bro. and Sis. Rudy Sefcik Dist. 3. officers were: President Bro. and Sis. Vernon Woods Vice Pres. Bro. and Sis. Bob Oates Sec'y. Bra. Johnnie Krizan Treasurer Bro. and Sis. John Kutni.

Youth Director Sis. Wilma Nesuda Dist 3. Organizer — Bro. Alvin Nesuda.

It was so nice to have all of you folks with us.

President Nick Morris gave a short talk on the meaning of Christmas.

Bro. Edward Manic, also gave a short and wonderful message about Christmas.

Everyone stood in a moment of silent prayer for those dear ones who have departed to their eternal rest.

Lodge 66 Youth Leader Libbie Parma was introduced. She also welcomed everyone and said the youth club had planned the program. Gifts were presented to Pres. and Sis. Hanus, from Lodge 66, also to the youth leader and her assistants and the youth club president.

Bro. Leslie Dungan, presented a gift to Lodge 66, from RVOS Lodge 109.

The stage was a setting of the beautiful Nativity scene.

Joseph — John Engelke Mary — Donna Gerlich Baby Jesus — A small baby, whom I did not get the name of. It was such a lovely and sweet baby.

Mrs. Estelle Motis played the piano for the carolers and in the skit.

The welcome was by Cindi Locke.

1. A skit — That Night — presented by the Youth Club teen-age group.

2. Piano selections -- Becky Schiemenz 3. Skit — Cynthia Slovak and Steven Stanislay.

4. Piano selection — Patricia Stanislav 5. Piano Select'on — Cynthia Slovak

6. Christmas Song Sandra and Martha Slovak and Steven Stanislay.

7. Song -- Patricia Motis and Lori Slovak.

Lodge 66 Choral Group, under the direction of Bro. Rudy Sefcik, sang a number of Christmas Carols. Then, to the tune of "Jingle Bells", in came Santa Claus. The children came from everywhere to greet him. He gave each of them a bag of fruit and candy.

After Santa departed, the floor was cleared for dancing music played

by Tommy Chudej's band.

I'm sure everyone had an enjoyable evening of dancing and visiting. It seems our Christmas party grols larger and better each year. The food was delicious. To the officers and entertainment committee, who worked so hard and for long hours a big Thank You. It is a big job. There are some, who do a lot of work so to them, a special, Thank You. Now the curtain comes down, on another Lodge 66 Christmas party until next year.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Eng. Reporter ----SPJST--

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE (Delayed due to the holidays. —H. B.) Dear Members, Our regular meeting was held Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was lad by youth club members, Diane Graeber. The members stood in silent tribute to our deceaSed member, Helen Wleczkyk.

Minutes were read and were approved after some corrections. A Christmas greeting from Editor Bro. Sefcik was read. Sister Ella Suchma who is a patient in Hermann Hospital in HoustOn is reported not to be doing well. Another member who spent several months in the hospital was Brother Loeb.

Sister Emilie Kolaja read thank-you cards from two of our boys in the service, Calvin Oberhoff and Royce Teykl.

She also reported mailing 38 get-well cards in 1969.

Discussion of the spring distridt meeting was postponed until the next meeting. Bro. Leroy Kamas and Jerry Kaderka were elected to serve with Edwin Susan on the auditing committee replacing Sister Suchma and Brother Franek. They will audit the books for 1969.

It was agreed to try to have the coffee pot in the kitchen repaired.

New members issued policies are: Victor Joe Rebecek, Jr., Wayne Nichols

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Rebecek., Emil Jakubik, Jr., Tammy Lynne Christian, Johnnie Paul Prihoda, Nettie Bell Scruggs and a family plan to Henry Ondrej, Jr., and family: Lillie Mae, Henry III, Russell Elo, Robert Lee, Lillie Marie and Carol Jean Ondrej.

Our chairman passed out the refund checks. Sister Kolaja installed the officers for the coming year. Door prizes were won by Thomas Kuydendal and Adolph Mucka.

A fine Christmas program• was presented by the youth club with Youth Leader Gloria Janke directing. Youth club member Corlis Walzel was MC. After the program, Santa passed out bags of goodies to some 40 children, A covered dish supper closed out the evening.

Fraternally, Helen Bryson —SPJSTLODGE NO, 146, GALVESTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, The meeting for Lodges No, 62 and No. 146 will be held Sunday, January 11at the F & T Memorial Hall, 1513 .19th St. Galveston starting at 12 p.m. wit/1a cocktail hour. We will have a barbecue dinner and the meeting will start at 2 p.m. Supreme Lodge President INiek A, Morris and SL Vice-President:Joe B. Hejny will be at the meeting.. I am sure that the officers of District V will be here. At this meeting the members will elect their new officers for 1970, so please be present.

The cocktail hour and the dinner both arc free to the members, so please he there.

The next family ni g ht, will be held Friday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the F &_T Hall.

I'm wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Frank H. Reran, Jr. SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, In recent months, the lodge has received a number of contributions to the Memorial Fund, and we would like to acknowledge these gifts.

Lodge 88 has made the follownmg donations in memory of: Johnnie Sula Anna Simecek Jos. Prochaska Robert Hunton Henry Jecmenek Frances Orsak Bro. Chapman H. Hilsher

Gifts in the memory of the above amounted to $67.00.

From Oscar and Tillie Helmcamp, a gift of $5 was made in memory of H. Hilsher; likewise a gift of $5 came from Harry and Lillian Finn in memory of H. Hilsher.

These gifts are deeply appreciated and graciously received.

With kindest wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year, I am Fraternally yours, Naomi Kostom, Secretary for Board of Trustees, Lodge No. 88, Houston —SPJST-

THE MEMBERS OF LODGE KOMENSKY, NO 29: In the December meeting, the membership voted to deviate in our meeting dates during the months of January, February, and March of 1970. During these three months, the regular meetings will be held on the THIRD SUN•AY and commencing at 3 o'clock.

This was done to accommodate the schedule of our Sister Jerlene Balusek, District II Youth Director, so that she could he with us and finalize the forming of a youth club in our lodge.

Incidentally, Sister Balusek will have further comments on this in our Vestnik.

It is the hope of your officers that attendance will fill the lodge, and refreshments are planned. Don't miss out on this.

Sincerely and fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary TO

LOCI GE, NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, Our meeting was held, Sunday, December 21, at 3 p.m., with President Emil Hanus presiding.

Billy Cloud, Eva Cloud and Richard Mcllroy led the recitation of the lodge pledge and the pledge of allegiance.

We had a roll call of the officers and all were present. The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.

Everyone stood in a moment of silent prayer for the mother of Brother Silas Smith, Mrs. Annie Smith, who passed away Friday, Dec. 12th. We wish to extend our sympathy to Bro. and Sis. Silas Smith on the loss of their loved one. May she rest in blessed peace.

There were several thane -you notes; one from Bro. and Sis. Emil Hanus for the lovely gift from the lodge, one from Bro. and Sis. Silas Smith, one from

Ve sti'cdu 7. ledna 1970 KAWA Radio, and Christmas cards from the local beverage companies.

Bro. Henry Slovak, asked Sis. Darlene Engelke to read the minutes of the directors' meeting held on Monday night, Dec. 1.

President Hanus thanked everyone who came out to help clean and decorate the hall and put on the Christmas party. He especially thanked Bro. and Sis. Otto Hanus and Bro. and Sis. Frank Leshikar, who came out on Saturday to slice up the turkeys and get the food out on time.

Bro. Otto Hanus also thanked everyone for helping. He reported that the favors for the New Yeepj's Eve Dance were ordered, and that the membership pagses would not be honored for that dance.

Sister Libbie Parma thanked the youth who put on the Christmas program and especially, Johnny Engelke and his dad, Bennie, for making the scenery on the stage. ,She said the youth club had cionatecto the "Toys for Tots", Shrine.rs' Shoe Fund, Salvation Army Christmas basket, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor, a large basket of food to a needy family and that they had also sent out cheer cards to elderly and shut-in members.

Sis. Libbie asked if the youth club could have a Saturday night to have a cake walk, to raise money for the March of Dimes. They will have the cake walk on Saturday night, January 17 with music by Otis Beck. The lodge members gave their OK for Sis. Libbie to have her same assistants for 1970.

They are Sisters C3lnri:1 Locke, Betty Slovak, and Barbara Stanislay.

Sis. Agnes Mazanec sent in her report that the Welfare Committee had taken good-cheer baskets to our elderly and shut-in members, had visited and taken baskets to the Rest Home in West, and they plan to take fruit and candy to the folks at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor.

New members are: Roger Dale Koclan, Scott E. Williams, Mary Jane Little, Larry D. Adair, Mary Nell Helfer, Lynn W. Schuetz, Bennie Monthie, Gerfee Norris, John David Norris, Stacy Lyn •ibanica, Michelle Ann Enders. Transfers out: Edward and Louise Grundwald, to Lodge 38, Houston., Sis. Libbie Parma asked if we were going to start our get-togethers in January. We plan to have them on the 2nd and 4th Friday night of each month. Our first get-together night

Wednesclay, January 7, 1970 will be Jan. 9th, at 7 p.m. It will be for members and guests. There will be games, and a place for the children to play will be provided. Please bring chips and dips for the social.

Bra. Herbeit -%iahrenkamp, who is a local law officer explained some of the new laws and regulations which we should know. They have become low and we should know them and abide by them to help keep law a n d order in our own organization.

Bro. Otto Manus nominated Sis. Darlene Engelke to be an organizer for Lodge 66. Good luck Sister Engelke, we hope you sell lots of insurance for Lodge 66.

The membership passes will be renewed for 1970. If you want your pass, you must pick it up at the lodge. Get your pass from our Financial Secretary, Darlene Engelke. She will issue the pass to you. These passes can be used once a month, only. They cannot be used for a dance when a band plays on commission or for New Year's Eve dances.

Bro. Frank Parma said the Board of Trustees will meet on the first Monday night of the month. The entertainment committee will also meet at this time.

The door prize was won by Sister Hilma Macha.

Those having birthdays in December were: David Slovak, Steven Stanislav, Debra Gaiter, Tana Kutni, Lori Slovak, and Jeanette Smith.

The cake was baked by Tana Kutni.

The new lodge officers for 1970 were installed by Bro. John Simcik, President Emil Harms presented the gavel to President Henry Slovak and wished him a successful reign for 1970.

To all the new officers, we wish a successful year. We have some very capable officers to carry on, and we look ahead for a very successful year.

Members, 'come out and attend our meetings and give these officers your support. They cannot do it alone, they need all of you to stand behind them.

The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m. The youth club held their meeting, after which a delicious meal was enjoyed by all.

Emil and I wish all of you a happy and prosperous new year. We wish to thank everyone for all your help and cooperation while Emil was your president. It was a very enjoyable year. We have enjoyed it, and we will continue to work just as hard as we have before,

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We wish everyone, good health, success and happiness for 1970.

Remember, family night, Jan. 9th, at 7 p.m. Bring chi p s and clips for your family and guests.

Next lodge meeting — Jan. 18th Fraternally, Annie Hanus, English Reporter --SPJ rODGE NO. 110, KAUFMAN Dear Members and Friends, Cur meetin g was held on Dec. 14th, with S. A. Lech, president, presiding.

Officers were re-elected to their same position to serve for the coming year. They are: President, S. A. Cech; ViCe-President, Raymond Vrzailk: Financial ,S]eeretary, H. F. Baboyee and Secretary-Treasurer, Willie V. Janicek.

Fraternally, Willie Janicek LOBO F NO. 4, PIALLETTSVILLE Dear Members.

Lodge No. 4 held its regular meeting on . Sunday, December 14. beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order

by Vice President August Holub. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

It was then announced that Dr. Vi2.tor Chvojka transferred to our lodge from his former lodge. We welcome him, A Christmas card was read to the lodge from the editor.

Premium refund cheeks were given out to the members, The meeting was then adjourned.

Following the meeting the youth club Presented a nice program to the lodge.

IL was as follows: Welcome — Vernell Zak Christmas Class — David Zak, Hen-neth Sevcik, Ronnie ,Sevcik, Kathy Zak, Arlene Zak. Funny Santa — Vivian Vasek, Annie Zabransky Diane Holy, Sharon What I Want Miculka Dear Friends — Marcie Holy Songs -- Group Closing — Sandra Holy MC was Charlene Sklar, Santa Claus then visited with the children and gave out,the gifts and fruit.

The adult door prize went to Mrs. Victor Vasek and Steven Koehne got the children's prize.

The next meeting will be held on

9 Sunday, January 11 at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Happy New Year to all, Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter ispJ ODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members and Friends, Our annual meeting was held on December 7, with a fairly good attendance of members and friends. The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. by Lodge President Brother Victor Janak. All business was taken care of correspondence and committee reports, including the gen.eral chairman's financial report of the chickeritarbecue which was held on Octoler 19.

There were 25 new members accepted into the lodge and two JT conversions since the last meeting in September.

The lucky members who won the cash prizes were: Thelma _Hrncir (adult), and Frances Fay McDonald (child).

Each was awarded $4, just by being present at the meeting. Members voted to continue the cash priZe next year, so, members remember, if your name is drawn yon must be present to win.

Youth Leader Thelma Hrncir reported on all the activities of the youth club.

All the members were interested in hearing her report. We would like to say thank you, Sister Hrncir, for a great job done and still being done with the youth club. To keep up with the varied activities takes a lot of work :11111 Tnteitline'.can to election time again and the following were elected: President . Victor Janak Vice-President — Eugene Hrncir Treasurer — George Pavelka Secretary and Financial Secretzlry Helen Pavelka Youth Leader — Thelma Ilrncir Reporter — Helen Pavelka The meeting was adjourned about 3:30 p.M. with the next meeting to be held the first Sunday in March. The children presented a Christmas program which was good, but since I was busy in the kitchen I did not get the names of the youngsters who performed. Bags of goodies were given to every one present, young and not so young.

After this, a delicious supper was served to everyone and I'm sure greatly enjoyed. I'd like to express my personal thanks to the ladies who baked the giblet dressing and made the gib-

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let gravy ® Mary Veselka, Betty Jurica, Gusta Sijansky and Annie Rychetsky. It was all delicious.

If the following members will call or, contact me (address and phone number below) there are premium refund checks waiting for them: Albin E. Wentrcek, Susane LaRose Paschal, Hubert W. Schneider, Emil Sandera, Henry Joe Novosad, Carol R. Hinze, Cynthia White, Larry M. Hellums, James R. Mrazek, Rose A. Mrazek, Thomas P. Mrazek, James C. Schanen, Billy Ray Sijansky and David Hrncir.

With this I conclude my first letter as the reporter for Lodge 117, with an apology for being so late in reporting.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Rt. 4, Box 64 Robstown, Texas 78380 Phone 387-1384 -SPJST —

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends, Happy season's greetings to all members and friends of our great Fraternal Society! Ole' man Winter crept up just in time to usher in the new year, otherwise, we wouldn't have known it is wintertime. Hope each and everyone had pleasant holidays and a restive New Year.

Here at Lodge 88, the Danceables provided the music for the customary New Year's Eve dance. This fine group is noted for their smooth danceable music, and often play for private parties and socials.

Brother Tim Kostom, director of the Choral Club, wishes to announce that weekly rehearsals will start on Tuesday, January 6, at 8 p.m. Anyone wishing to participate may do so by atPrulit)P,' the rehearsals regularly.

NAMES IN THE N1E!WS: The biography of Sister. Mildred Holman has been selected to a ppear in the 1970 edition of Personalities of the South.

Persons selected for this honor and recognition are citizens whose backround, service and past achievements are worthy of note by other citizens.

"Her name is one of a very few selected from this area and her biography will appear along with governors, senators, congressmen, business, civic, educational, governmental leaders, and other outstanding and distinguished citizens of the South. A copy of this publication is being placed in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. and state libraries of the southern states.

Wednesday, January 7, 1970

Congratulations Sister Holman; you Claus and presented sacked goodies to are so well-deserving of this great everyone. I don't know the name of honor. Sister Holman is also the sec- all the children who took part in the retary of our board of trustees and does program, so I will let Sis. Hubenak tell a wonderful job. you about it. Our hospitality chairman, Brother and Sister Ed and Louise Sister Victoria Murphy, and her asKadlecek and Mary Louise held an sistant, Sis. Albina Bunker, served open house cocktail and buffet in honpunch, coffee and cookies to all. or of their son, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. KadCongratulations to proud parents, lecek, Jr., and family of New Braunfels, Bro. and Sis. Kenneth Frank Becan, to Friday, December 26. whom a daughter was born on Nov. Don't forget the annual lodge meet14th in Harris Hospital. They named ing, Sunday, January 11. Meeting starts her Stephanie Dannette. Proud grandat 10 a.m. The following Sunday', parents are Bro. and Sis. Frank KenJanuary 18, a delicious fried chicken neth Becan, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dick McCarty. dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. till ? Then at 2 p. m. Lee Roy Matocha Congratulations to Bro. and Sis. will battle the Fabulous Six in a bat- Neal MacArthur in Dallas who ate also tle dance beginning at 9 p.m. This will proud parents of a baby dhughter, be the first appearance for the Fabuborn in Baylor Hospital. Proud grandlous Six, so plan to come and dance parents are Mr. and Mrs. John D. Macto their music.

Arthur of Richardson, and Bro. and Sis. Bernard Polk and great-grandIt has been a pleasure to submit the news and activities of our lodge during mother is Eds. Marie Juran, from here. the past year. It is not always an easy The little girl was named Kimberly task to collect news concerning mem- Ann. Bro. and Sis. G. L. Ellswormii also bers, but to the many members who assisted me in any way, I would like to have a baby daughter born this monexpress appreciation and gratefulness th. I don't know any other details. She for your kind support. is the granddaughter of Bro. and Sis. Adolph Farek.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn. A. Vornsand I have just heard that Bro. Joe R. Bartek is in St. Joseph's Hospital. I LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH don't know the nature of his illness, Dear Members, but we wish him a speedy recovery.

First of all, I want to wish everyone Miss Sue Sp acek, daughter of Bro. a Happy and Prosperous New Year; to and Sis. Frank Spacek, was married all our members and all the Vestnik Monday evening in Grace Lutheran readers and to our SPJST — lots of Church. The lucky groom is Donald new members.

Frank and they are making their I wish to remind our members of our home in Hobbs, New Mexico. Conregular meeting next Sunday, Jan. 11, gratulations and best wishes for a beginning at 2 p.m. happy and healthy life together. The Installation of officers and commit- bride is the granddaughter of Bro. and tees will be held at this meeting. Sup- Sis. Paul Foyt. per will be served as usual after the Mrs. Mary Haba Polanovich passed lodge meeting, and the good sisters are asked to please bring pastry. away last Sunday in the S.P.J.S.T. Rest At last month's meeting we had the Home in Taylor and was laid to rest election of officers and all our of- in Mount Olivet Cemetery, beside her ficers were re-elected as follows: Preshusband, who preceded her many ident, Joe B. Paprskar; Vice-President, years ago. She was 71 years old.

Helen Kubala; Secretary, Christine Mrs. Polanovich is survived by three Zich; Financial Secretary, Joe Krivasons; Ant. T. Paull in Corpus Christi, nek; Treasurer, John Murphy, and JoBill Polanovich, here, and Paul Polanseph Becan, reporter for both Czech ovich in San Antonio; one daughter, and E'nglish sections.

Mrs. Mary Lou Hollabaugh in Garland; I have to give you the report on the brothers, Jerry Haba in Czechoslorest of the committees after this meetvakia, Louis C. Haba in Hot Springs, ing.

Ark., and Charles Haba, here; two sis Our youth, under the leadership of ters, Mrs. Rudolph Wruble, here, and Sister Mary Hubenak and her as- Mrs. Ana Zabranski in Czechoslovakia; sistant, Martha Durham, presented a 12 grandchildren and six great-grandvery enjoyable Christmas program on children.

December 21st. Then came the Santa Mrs. Polanovich was born in Vizo-

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 vice, Czechoslovakia and came to this

country with her parents in 1915 and lived here all her life. She lived in the Rest Home since the opening of the new wing.

This afternoon will be the funeral for Mr. Will Joseph ,Ermis, who passed away Sunday after a long illness. He was a mail delivery clerk for many years, until his retirement. Mr. and Mrs. Erinis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. He was 78 years old, born in West.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters; Mrs. A. Wyatt Collier, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Dwight L. Allen of Houston; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The Ladies Circle had a very enjoyable meeting in December and a ChristmaS party.

Election of officers was held and the following ladies were elected: President, Mrs. W. Blakeley; VicePreSident, Mrs. Millie Wruble; Treasurer, Mrs. Raymond (Donna) Hubenak, and Reporter, Mrs. A Becan. The secretary will have to be elected at the next meeting which will be on Jan. 8th, a Thursday, at 10:30 in the morning. Be sure you all collie.

Next Friday, Jan. 16th, there will be a dance in National Ball. Music will be by the Six Fat Dutchmen, and on Jan. 24th, you can dance to the music of the polka Peppermints. All of you are invited. On Feb. 14th, John Mensik faem Ennis will play.

Fraternally, Joseph Becan, Reporter LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers, Our next regular meeting will be held on. Sunday, January 11, at 2 p.m.

Lodge officers for the calendar year 1970 will he installed.

Mrs. Vlasta JeL, social chairman has announced a chili supper with dessert will be served following the meeting.

Our Christmas party was held December 14 and we had a very nice turnout. The youth club presented a program and sang Christmas carols under the direction of Miss Judy Shenkir and Miss Mary Fisher. Miss Bernice Valchar, club president, was MC. The program was very beautiful and enjoyed by all. It's wonderful to see the youth work together and accomplish so much.

VESTNIK Our special thanks to everyone who helped with decorating the hall, to members who brought the delicious food and also those who helped clean the hall, and most of all, a special thanks to dear Santa Claus who stopped by to see the et-n -1,11m — you know how busy he is.

Be sure and rend your Vestnik as another group of preinium refund checks are here.

The following members wilt receive premium refund checks at the next meeting: Tillie H. Blum, Paul C. Boyd, Emmett C. Canipe, Edwin R. Chervenka, Edw. T. Chupik, Henry Wayne Chupik, Johnnie M. Chupik, Patricia J. Chupik, Carla Jane lEingbrock, Pamela J. Engbrock, Homer Guy Fowler, John Franck, Ulysses Havelka, Vlasta Jez, Lad Jires, Mary .Jires, Betty Jane Kacir, Donna E. Kacir, Linda D. Kacir, F. J. Kostohryz, Theresa 'Curtin, John L. Lugo, Clinton L. Marek, Cecil L. Massey, Dorothy P. Massey, John A Matush, Jr., Mona Ann Matush, Lucius H. MeCelvey, Cecil Rinn ,McComas, William G. Morgan, Jr.,- Mildred Pochyla, Patricia A. Eheakir, Estes P. Spurlin, Robert H. Stavinoha, Velma M. Tennery, Anna Urubek, Jerry E. Valchar, Clarence E. Walters, Warren 13. Woodson and Llisa J. Zurovec.

For information concerning your checks you may call me at '173-3638 or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka at 1615 East Barton Dr., Temple, Texas 76501.

I will see you soon and wish you a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Mrs, Dorothy C'hervenka LODGE NO. 25, ELK Dear Members, and Friends, Well, 1969 is now a thing of the past, but we hope everyone had a prosperous year.

I am a little late on my last report, but after a bout with the virus and all the Christmas parties, I'll try to finish this report.

On December 7, Lodge 35 Held its Monthly meeting called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

Sister Rosemarie Panik, youth leader, reported on the ThankSgiving dance that the youth club sponsored.

She then recognized everyone having birthdays in the month of December.

They were: Sisters Gloria Pavelka, Margurete Mach and Polly Vicha and Brothers Pat Kimball and John Mach.

11 New members accepted for membership were: Harold Dwayne Anderson and Thomas Lee Cocked, Jr. On the sick list was Sister Millie Navara who was in the hospital and Brother John Larry Smajstrla who was also in the hospital at that time but I hope at this time they are both feeling tine and are at home.

The election of officers for the folT lowing year was held. I will give you the names of these new officers iii my January report.

There was also discussion of our annual Christmas party winch is now past but in my opinion was a :success.

There was no further 'business so the meeting was adjourned.

Brother Rudolf Zalman askeit me to tell everyone that he will bd• at the hall about 1 p.m. on Jan. 11th, the clay of the lodge meeting, so that any of you who want to come early to pay your insurance premiums can come.

He also wants you to check your policies and have the amount at hand so it will not take as much time for him to stop and look up each one. Thank you.

Fraternally, Peggy Dieterich, Reporter LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our regular SPJST meeting was held Dec. 14. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Milan. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Vice-President John Becan, and the roll call of officers showed all present: The secretary's report was given and was approved as read and the treasurer's report was given. ._ in our new business we discussed a Christmas party. We held our election of officers for 1970. All the old officers were re-elected, as follows: President, Jerry Milan; Vice-President, John Bee can; Secretary, Sister Mary Renfro:.

Financial Secretary, Sister Anna lan; Treasurer, Mary Hale; Auditing Committee: Brother Donny Steinman, Sister Jennie Mason, and Brother John Becan; EntertainMent Committee: Bro. Danny Steinman, Sister Mary Johnson, and Sister Mary Martinec; Reporter, Mary Hale.

I am sure everyone had a good time at the Christmas party and enjoyed the Christmas play. The little children were so sweet. I won't try to put the names in for I do not want to forgetsomeone and hurt their feelings. We cip

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thank Santa Claus for all the gifts.

Thank you Santa Claus, and come back next year.

Our next meeting will be at the Sokol Hall on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m., so please don't forget the second Sunday in January.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year. -- See you at the SPJST meeting.

Fraternally, Mary Hale

Let's all start the new year out right by attending the first meeting of the year on Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. Don't forget that a delicious sup p p e r will be served and a game party will follow. Bring a member who hasn't been out for a while and I am sure they will enjoy seeing everyone again.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla, Secretary r-

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Here's hoping that everyone of you had a very merry Christmas and that you will have a happy and prosperous year 1970.

Let's start the year right and come to our monthly meeting January 11, at 2 p.m. I hope the weather will be nice so that everyone can come out.

The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches, cake, pie, kolaches or whatever they wish for the lunch to be served after the meeting. The lodge will f .irnish the coffee.

I'll end this for today and hope to see all of you January 11.

Fraternally, Vallie Haisler, Reporter ---SPJSTLODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members, Well, with Christmas over, I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and a very happy new year.

I want to let all of our members know that our regular meeting will be January 8 at 7:30 at night. All officers are urged to attend. They will be installed at this meeting. I hope all memliers can attend and also the cheeks are still arriving, and money is .1wayl nice to receive. Check your certificate and maybe you will have a check coming. We hope to see you all at the meeting the second Thursday — at night.

Fraternally, Mrs. Lucille Gaydos, Reporter SPJST-LODGE NO. 135, DALLAS

Dear Members, First of all I want to wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year!

In t he past year there has been lots of ha ppiness and sorrow in all our lives, but when we all work together and share the good with the bad it makes everything just a little easier for all of us.

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DISTRICT MEETING CALENDAR FOR 19 10

District I's spring meeting will be held on March 22, 1970 at Lodge No. 39, Bryan.

The District II spring meeting will be held at Lodge No. 47, Seaton. April 12, 1970.

• • Lodge No. 49 Rowena will host the District IV meeting for 1970 on the fourth Sunday in April — April 26th

plus enterviews with your lodge's pioneer members.

All compositions should be typed and double spaced and sent to the office of the State Youth Director not later than February 28th. All participating youth shall receive points for contest participation.

In addition, there will be $5 first place prizes awarded in each contest on the district level, provided an entry is received from the district meriting a first place. There will also be $15 state awards given to the outstanding junior and teen entries. The winners will be announced at the district spring meetings.

Now is the time to get bury and start working on your entry. This is a great challenge to you youth `and 1 wish each of you success.

Fraternally, James J. Janousek, State Youth Director FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS •

1972 CONVENTION COMMITTEE

The Diamond Jubilee Convention Fund Committee invites you to a great event at Lodge 88 on January 18: fried chicken dinner from 11:30 on and a battle dance from 2 to 9 p.m. between Lee Roy Matocha and the Fabulous Six. Come and help our convention committee get a good start in their fund drive!

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YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

District II YAD will be held Sunday, June 28 — place to be announced at a later date.

• District VI YAD will be held Sunday, July 19th at the American Legion Hall, El Campo, Texas.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR NEW CONTESTS FOR YOUTH

Two special contests are being offered for the youth of SPJST. For juniors (age 6-12), the topic is.

"How to Improve Youth Activities."

This composition or essay should be 500 words or less.

For teenagers (ages 13-19), the topic is "History of My Lodge," in 500 words or less in length. Research for this topic should consist of digging into past lodge records and minutes,

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers, December was a busy, exciting month for the members of the Robstown Youth Club, with members being offered a wide variety of activities they could choose to attend.

It began with a Tupperware party on Dec. 4th which was part of a drive to sell the plasticware to friends of our members. Top sellers in our club were Karla Germer, Carolyn Griffin, and Cindy Hutchison. Each member who sold $25 worth received a special present from the dealer with everyone who participated in the sale receiving a small gift. The club sold $400 worth which added ' $60 to its treasury. I personally wish to thank those who made the effort to support this propect. I know it came at a busy time of the year; and the juniors of the club especially gladdened my heart with their interest and active participation.

On Dec. 6 we attended the second in the series of Young People's Concerts sponsored by the Corpus Christi Symphony. The program entitled, "The symphony Is Dead! Long Live the Symphony," consisted of themes and familiar movements from some of the world's greatest symphonies. The last concert of this winter's series will be on Feb. 7th, entitled, "Satire In Music."

These are very well-attended and are a wonderful way to develop culturally.

On Dec. 6th our club also had a dance at St. John's Catholic • School audi-

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 torium. A musical group (with one of our members, Mike Pavelka, on the guitar) furnished the music. The Dance Committee, headed by Mary Ann Davis, decorated with posters, crepe paper streamers, and black lights. Refreshments were furnished by the club members, and everyone who attended had a most enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Germer helped sponsor the dance.

Then on December 7 the club furnished the Christmas program for the adult lodge meeting at the Robstown Community Hall. Bags of fruit and candy were given to each one present and a delicious supper followed. Carolyn Griffin was in charge of the youth program. The door prizes were won by Frances MacDonald (child), and myself, who felt very lucky to have my name drawn out of the adult box — maybe it was because that day was my birthday!

Throughout the month, members met at my home to finish the painting crafts before Christmas. Everyone who is making these crafts finds them enjoyable. Four sets were ordered for members as Christmas gifts!

The highlight of the month was, of course, our Christmas party on Dec. 20th. It began with a regular meeting called to order by Vice President David Hrncir. It was decided that each member would bring 10c to the January meeting to donate to the Christian Children's Fund. Also a skating party was planned for Jan. 2nd. The members each brought used toys to be given to the County Welfare office to include in baskets to the needy in Robstown.

(Connie, Brent, and I delivered the large collection the following Monday, and they were most appreciated).

Following the business meeting, about 40 of us boarded the SPee-JeST for an hour's caroling. We drove slowly through the local streets, admiring the Christmas lights and decorations and adding a little music to the cold night air. We drove out to the RobstownRiverside Hospital where we were invited in to sing in the lobby. The young voices in our choir never sounded lovelier! Those in the waiting room seemed to enjoy our singing and, of course, we hope that as the music drifted down the halls, the patients may have felt a little joy in the Christmas season.

The teenage girls remained back at the Recreation Center to prepare our refreshments for us. We enjoyed sand-

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VtSTNfIC wiches, cookies and hot chocolate after the exchange of gifts. Small groups gathered for games, and when the parents began to arrive to take the children home, the feeling seemed to be that truly this was one of the nicest Christmas seasons our club has enjoyed. My thanks for the lovely gifts I received, and as I look back over 1969, I feel that no youth leader anywhere could want a nicer group of youth clubbers and parents to associate with. I look forward to the new year with much excitement, and, as soon as possible, I shall get a newsletter out to each member with the schedule of events in the months ahead.

May I close with my very best wishes for a wondeful 1970 to all the readers of the Vestnik, and I hope I shall have the opportunity to meet many of you personally in this new year.

Fraternally, Mes. Thelma HIrneir, Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends: The new year is here and it is kind of hard to get used to writing 1970.

Since it is a new year starting, I would like to remind all the youth to start thinking about their talents and crafts, in which they would like to enter this year. It may sound a little early for such a reminder, but usually the first Sunday in June is when we have our local elimination, then later is when we go to camp and most of all the children enjoy camp, and the rules on being able to go to camp in 1976 are: 1. Be a member before Oct. 31, 1969.

2. Attend 50 per cent of the youth club meetings 3. Attend 50 per cent of club activities.

4. Age limit is age 6 through 19.

To some of you, this is an old repeat, but we have some children who always say "I didn't hear of any such rules," so this is the reason I keep trying to remind some of those who may not know the requirements. Some of you will have to attend almost every meeting to be eligible, so you better check and see if you will be eligible because we are planning to have a lot of fun and a new camp site to go to.

We are glad to hear that Assistant Youth Leader Kitty Sodek is home from the hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery, as the youth miss her when she's not around, so you hurry

and get well, Kitty.

Remember our teen dance on Friday, January 16. Make plans to be there.

See you then.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, Youth Leader --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, Gosh, here it is a new year already.

I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

The youth club had a Unristmas party on December 24 at Marek's store.

Each member was supposed to invite a guest. Since it was a sunny day the youth played various games otitside.

At our last meeting the youth drew names and so at the party they exchanged gifts. I would like to thank the youth who gave me the gifts. I think the youth club had a nice time. I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marek for having the party at their house.

Before the party stari.ea we had a short youth club meeting.4 would like to remind the youth of the contest in the Vestnik.

See you all at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mildred Horak, Youth Leader --SPJSTLODGE NO. 2I, TAYLOR Dear Members and Friends, It's time again to remind you of our youth club meeting Sunday, January 11, at 2 o'clock. If some of you are able to come earlier, please do so because the sooner we get started the sooner we will finish. Those of you who haven't finished your painting are urged to come and finish it. The youth club has several activities planned.

On January 9 at 7 p.m., we will have our teenage dance. Tell your friends and bring them to the dance. Don't forget the two special contests for the youth. For juniors (ages 6-12), the topic is "How to Improve Youth Activities"; 500 words or less. For the teenagers (ages 13-19), the topic is "History of My Lodge," in 500 words or less. It should be in the office of State Youth Director Janousek not later than February 28. Let's get busy and start working on your entry. See you at the meeting, January 11. I will be there at 1 o'clock.

Fraternally, Amelia Pokorny, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Friends, A new year has begun and may it bring peace and prosperity to everyone.

One thing wonderful we have to look forward to in 1970 is the building and completion of our beautiful Supreme Lodge Home. Our organization has so much to be proud of.

On Sunday, January 11, we will have our regular monthly meeting. We will have installation of officers and a short business meeting. The youth club will also have a meeting.

I would like to praise the out-going officers of our mother lodge. You have done a splendid job and put in a lot of hard work. We all need to keep up the faithful work, for that's what holds a lodge together. Congratulations to the new officers.

Remember the meeting on Sunday at 2 p.m. See you all there.

Fraternally, Judy Shenkir, Youth Leader

gram, but all year long, After the Christmas program and a visit from Santa. Claus, the youth club collected canned goods for a basket to be given as our Christmas charitable project. Mrs. Hubenak, along with Jon and Charlie Durham and Debbie and Ricky Hubenak presented the canned goods and a turkey to an area family whose father had recently died unexpectedly. The family consisted of the mother and several children, who were so grateful and thanked them for remembering them. In the words of the mother, they were told: "We know now there is one little group of youth that is not bad." We are glad that we could help some deserving family.

Our next monthly meeting will be at the regular time, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jannua.ry 11. Hope all of you will be there to start the New Year off with a bang.

Fraternally, Pam Durham President, Youth Club

-SPJST---LODGE NO, 9% FORT WORTH Dear Readers, Hi again! It's been a busy year and here we are starting a brand new one.

Maybe we will be able to slow down the pace a little for a while.

Our last youth club meeting was on Sunday, December 14. Business was held to a minimum as we had a number of projects to do that day. We decorated the Christmas tree for our annual Christmas party. We thought it looked pretty nice until we noticed that some gay-blades threw too many icicles in one spot — wonder who did that? For our parents, we made bath crystals for our mothers and tie clasps with a little mad money on them for our fathers. We finished decorating our Christmas items with liquid embroidery and afterwards held a short rehearsal of our Christmas play. We joined the mother lodge for fellowship and a delicious turkey and dressing lunch. Thank you, ladies of the kitchen, for a wonderful meal.

Our annual Christmas program was on Sunday, December 21, at the lodge hall. I want to thank all of you, both active and inactive members, for participating in the program. I won't list all of you separately as I believe this Is being sent in by Youth Leader Mary Hubenak. I want to take this opportunity, too, to thank her for being so patient, kind and encouraging to all Of us, not only for the Christmas pro-

LODGE NO. 92, FT. WORTH Dear Members and Friends, Our Christmas program was held December 21 and was attended by many members and friends. After our Lodge President, Brother Joe Paprskar, welcorned all present, he introduced yours truly and her assistant. On behalf of the youth of Lodge n o all were again welcomed by the youth leader. Then the program was turned over to the Youth Club President, Pam Durham.

She, in turn introduced the first act, which.was a "Shadowgraph" by Debbie and Ricky Hubenak.

Following this, a play entitled "The FIrst Christmas' was presented by the rest of the youth club members.

Characters were as follows: Narrator, Joey Dearing; Shepherds, Roger Kubala and Mike Kratky; Joseph, Ronnie David and Mary, Tammy Kaska. The Chorus included Berni Kratky, Chris Oujesky, John Mikeska, Johnnie Kratky, Charles Durham, Jon Durham, and Eddie Davis. Organist was Millie Jo Waters.

A part of the Christmas play, we were glad to have the following youth of Lodge 92 present special talent numbers: (1) Tumbling — Sharon Gibson (2) "Prn Getting Nuthin' for Christmas" — song by Suzann Hixson (3) "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas," — song by Kerrie Tirk (4) "Chao Choo Boogie" and "Chop

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 Boogie" — piano solo by Ada Marie Skrasek (5) 'Christmas Eve" — monologue

by Joey Tirk (6) "Silent Night" -- song by Paul Hubenak (7) "Twas the Night before Christmas — in Texas, that is," --- poem by Ciudy Tirk.

(8) "Heart and Soul" — piano solo

by Marilyn Skrasek (9) "Away in a Manger" and "Jolly Ole St. Nicholas," song by Jason, Jeff, Jon, James and Julie Whatley (10) "Deck the Halls," — song by Michael Robinette (11) "A Christmas Assembly," trumpet duet by Rusty Kra4ky and Jody Kratky (12) "Callers Waltz," accordion solo by Mike Becan (13) 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," -- song by Lisa Juran and, Sharon Gibson (14) "0 Come All Ye Faithful" — sung by Connie Krivanek, accompannied on piano by Deborah Krivanek (15) "Jingle Bells," ---.song by Brenda and Bryan Robinette (16) "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" — monologues by Craig Ford and Francine Kratky (17) 'Jingle Bells" — song by Scott Lackey and Connie and Deborah Krivimek.

Thank you so much for being a part of our Christmas program. We especially invite all of you to come back for our regular monthly meetings and become active members of the youth club.

I feel like the youth and Martha will join me in saying many, many Thanks to the following: To the mothers and grandmothers financially possible and furnishing the bags of fruit, nut and candy and to those who came and helped sack it.

To the mothers and grandmothers for bringing the cookies. The Ladies Circle for the nice arrangement of the cookies and furnishing the coffee and punch and serving.

To Brother Joe and wife, Inez Krivanek, for helping with the addresses to the youth members who we sent letters to. We sent out about 125 or 130 letters and only two came back. They moved and their address was unknown.

To the mothers who were so patient and made the costumes and brought the youth to the rehearsal and for being on time. This also applies to the fathers.

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To the people who did the cleaning after the party.

To Mrs. Neva Kratky, our lovely roving photographer.

To all the visitors and guesta and members — without them, it would not have been the same.

Oh yes — Thanks to Santa — made oar evening complete May each and every one of you have a happy and prosperous New Year Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Hubenak, Youth Leader —SPJST--

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear . Readers, On November 28 our youth club had a Thanksgiving party. We invited, the New Tabor Youth Club. AS everyone arrived they registered and :.3alessed how many pieces of candy , were in a jar. Joyce Koudelka guessed it right on the dot. As a prize she got the candy. Then we played various games. The mazes given were white elephant gifts. You should have seen some of the faces when they opened them.

Everyone had a real nice time except or the cold we`ather. ' On December 24 our youth club haa its monthly meeting. We didn't have any old business and the only thing under new business was that our youth leader told us about the new contest in the Vestnik. After' our meeting we had our Christmas party. We dreW names at our November meeting so we exchanged gifts. Everyone enjoyed themselves.

1 hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, !

Nazdar, Marlene Horak (15)

The Youth Club of Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood who were in the program December 21. The arrow noints to Sister Dorothy Ilykel, who was the mistress of ceremonies. axaia*aaaraaaaa5R.,A

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NO 17, NEW TABOR, Dear Readers, On Dece,mber 14, we had our regular monthly meetings staating at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the pledge was said b_y all who were present. The role was called and there were 19 members present Minutes were approved as read.

Under old business, the candy that we ordered hadn't come yet. Also last rainday we decided to decide on the Christmas party. A motion was made and reconded that we would have the party on December 21, starting at 6 p.m. All were in favor of this. A motion was made, seconded, and passed that a girl would bring a girl's gift and LODGE

Santa with the children at the Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood Christmas party. a boy a boy's gift. Also you could bring a friend but they were to bring a gift or you bring one for them. The rerefreshment committee will decide on the refreshments.

There wasn't any new business.

We had a great speaker, Mr. Jakubik.

The adult meeting followed after our meeting was adjourned.

We also had a stew supper. There was a good attendance. The youth had a Christmas program and everyone enjoyed it.

Carol Trcalek (14) Reporter

LODGE NO.. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, At our last meeting, December 14, we had a Christmas party. We played game: and received candy and fruit from Santa Claus. After the party we had refreshments.

Our next meeting will be held January 11, and we hope to see yuii there.

Fraternally, Marlene Krajca (9) -----SPJSTThe four dimensions of everything seem to be the length, width, thickness, and cost.

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After the meeting we exchanged gifts. I I know everyone was happy with their gifts! Santa Claus passed by and he gave us candy and fruit. Then we had refreshments, cookies and cold drinks. Our next meeting will be held January 11. I hope to see you then.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Rita Krajca (121 Treasurer LODGE NO. fig , WA.00

Lodge No. 84, Dallas, YL Sis. Bessie Petr, and her assistants.

L to R: Sisters Elsie Mahclak, Martha Mahtlak, Wanda Petr, Dorothy Peznik, Annie Petr and Betty Olsen.

Patricia Stanislav at the piano. She played "Drummer Boy" and "Jingle Bells." In the background is her mother, Sister Barbara Stanislav, who spends very much time with the youth.

Santa and children at Lodge No. 84 Dallas Christmas par y.

Nativity scene with angels at Lodge No. 84, Dallas' Chrictmas narty, which was well presented by the youth on December 29.

(Photos and information by Sis. Rose Scott) LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held December 14. We had a short meeting and

then we surprised Youth Leader Ronnie Vitovsky and Assistant Youth Leader Mrs. Prachyl with Christmas gifts. I am very happy to say that Mrs. Pra-

L to R: Martha Slovak, Steven Stanislav and Sandra Slovak sang a song, "Mary's Boy Child."

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Friends, I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and New Year holidays, is know did. I had a very nice Christmas and

Wedneeclay, Janrury 1, 1970

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The Nativity scene at the Christmas program at Lodge No. 66, Elm 1V ott, December 20, 1969.

L to R: Becky Schiemenz at the piano playing a r solo. Steven Stanislav and Cynthia Slovak in the dark dress, who recited a poem, "Spying on Santa."

Cynthia later played a piano solo. got a lot Of nice gifts. School is here again and I have to start studying for examinations. That is one thing I dread about going back to school after the Christmas holidays.

Our youth club will have a record dance Friday, January 9. It will start at 7 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. All the youth members are asked to bring a friend, and don't forget to bring records. The more records, the better the dance. Our new business is about the new contest. "How to Improve Youth Activities" is the topic for the juniors in 500 words or less, and for the teen-

Lorri Slovak and Patti Motis singing "Santa Clans Is Coming to Town." agers the topic is "History of My Lodge," in 500 words or less. The deadline is the 28th of February, and this is the last day to send it in to the office of the State Youth Director. Our next meeting is on January 11. See you all at the dance.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Antoinette Pokorny, President

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of our entire membership of Lodge 110, we, the undersigned iiesolotion Committee, wish to extend' our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, STEVE STASTNY, SR., who died on Monday, Dec. 8, 1969, at his home at the age of 74 years. He was a faithful member of the SPJST for many years and also served as secretary of our lodge. His preSence in all the meetings added much' enjoyment to each individual.

He was laid to rest in the Kaufman Cemetery.

Q t in May our departed brother eternal peace., Resolution Committeo: H. F. Babovec Willie V. Janicek ------er.fsa -EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed brother, ED SCHILLER, who, after a long illness, passed away in a Temple hospital on December H. 1969, at the age of 82 years.

Funeral services were held December 30 in the Brethren Church at Ocker, with the Rev. Albert Michalik officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery.

He was born at Barclay in Falls County and moved with his parents to the Meeker Community in Bell County at an early age.

He was married to the former Miss (Mlle Lesikar. She preceded him in death in 1956.

Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Bernice Shenkir of Bryan; two sons, Nelson Schiller and Leroy Schiller, both of Temple; a brother, Leopold Schiller of Temple; eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

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Ites5- 11, 3f now in peace in heaven are longing for you Our in 'That though the loved ones go before.

Oh, bitter was the trial to cart From onc so good as you No one will ever know ow dear you were to us. t in peace out clarling husband and father. anuary will never be forgotten ome day we will meet you n the everlasting yonder sh ewell for now: Mrs. Henry F. Schiller Dorothy and C. L. ° _Eil"ThEL SPJ ST-

HARD-WORKING CZECHS- CARVED HOMES FROM WILDERNESS

By Verdis Dowdy `The Promised Land", "The End of the Rainbow" and other glowing ac: courits.of life in Louisiana are responsible for bringing to this area some of its most productive citizens, immigrants from Czechoslovakia.

These people; ,part of the almost :three million .citizens who emigrated during the Hungarian and German oppression, came in search of work, peace and security in the New World. Much of their brawn went into the steel mills and factories in Pittsburgh and Chicago, but others scattered throughout the United States. :Although life was easier and wages were higher in America, most of the immigrants had not yet achieved the thing that they desired most - a piece of laud of their own and the security of "belonging" to their new country. To each of them the dream of a settlement where the Czechs could have a community of their own, similar to their homeland, in which every-

body would be interested in the same kind of life was uppermost in their minds.

In 1910, their dream began to materialize, and it was through the Bohemian newspaper "Hospodar", published in Omaha, Neb., that the first organized committee was formed to establish a site for their village. Through the newspaper, advertisements were run all over the nation, stating that anyone interested in this project could buy land and become a part of the organization for a $25 down payment.

And the Czech people responded J. A. Ubl, Eman Kroupa and Frank Balez were authorized to scout throughout the United States and find the right spot for this endeavor. In 1912, they found just what they needed — 15,000 acres of inexpensive land, seven miles from Alexandria, La. Between the years of 1912 and 1914 some 200 families purchased the land, sight unseen, left their factory jobs and cozy rented homes and moved onto land of their own.

But for most, the arrival in Louisiana va:s a rude awakening. At that time, the land was still a wilderness which had to be cut to make room for the honks. Fields must be cleared with inadequate equipment, and fences must be put un against the invasion of the razorbaek woods hogs.

Like the pioneer stock of the older days in America, the men, women and children worked side by side to establish themselves in their new settlement, and as their homes were finished they built a school where both old and young went to learn the English language in order to communicate with the other people in Central Louisiana.

But the hard work and deprivation seemed all in vain when the Czechs harvested their first crops of potatoes, corn, peanuts and cotton. There was no market for their produce.

"Alexandria was small, and most of the land was in large plantations. We simply found that there was no way for us to sell the bulk of our crops That year many of the original families in the villages went back to their factory jobs, broke and sick at heart," said Emile Tuma, who at 89 is one of the oldest of the settlers still left in the community, "Most of us still had our faith, though", the retired postmaster said.

"And we loved our little village which we had named Libuse in honor of the first Queen of Czechoslovakia. Some

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 of our girl children were also named Libuse. The Kolin settlement was named for the home of many of the immigrants."

Tuma was one of the Czechs who was in Pennsylvania at the time he read of the prospective community. Others, like Mr. and Mrs. John Skodaeek. Jr. came from Chicago, and still others including Frank Susek, came from Nebraska.

The community was settled with people with musicalesounding names like Bejsovec, Kubes, Prochaska, KI;stak, Drudik, Foral, Ludvik, Zmek, Voda, Hazmuka, Hazek, Hromadka, Pacholik and Pospisil.

The language, which demands a nimble tongue, is still spoken in Libuse and Kolin, especially among the older inhabitants, an_d also by the second generation when they are speaking to their parents or among themselves.

The younger set seldom speaks it, and many do not even know the complete language, although a special school stressing Czech was taught from time to time until recent years.

Hardworking and thrifty, the members of the settlement were saved financially by the opening of Camp Beanregard which supplied jobs for the men who quickly. learned the trades of carpentry, painting, and other necessary s kills.

Libuse and Kolin are no longer inhabited strictly by the Czech, nor are people of that nationality living exclusively - in the settlement. Through the years the younger people have mar ried other nationalities and moved out, or settled back on the family property, bringing new ideas and new ways to the villages. Only a few of the homes built in the early years remain, having been replaced by isio r rn residences by the younger members.

Life has been good for those who stuck it out. "The Czechs who made Louisiana their home fared very well indeed in spite of everything. We actually could not have found a better place for our little Czech villages — our colonies — Libuse and Kolin," Tuma commented.

(Clipping from Alexandria Daily Town Talk, sent in by Mr. E. Tuma, Libuse, La. Men seldom fight over things they understand or know, like when or where the sun will rise. The greater the doubt, the more likelihood of quarrels.

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7. LEDNA 1970

NOVOROCN1 POSELSTV1 HL. PREDSEDY WET

1968 — 1972. A je-li v torn nejake ponaueeni pro nas vAechny, j,est to ptesvedeeni, ze musime v budoucnosti 6initi o need opatrneji: kraeet a vi c trochu lepe prozkournat ne2 si schvalirne tolik raznYch vtiliod za tak kratkou (tabu.

Vgichni jsme pro pokrok a vgestranne zlepAeni na.A1 jednoty, jenFe jako ko.FdY jinY obchod, maine jistY ptijem i dost jiste vydani, a jedno se musi rovnat vicemene druhernu.

STRUeNk PftEHLED MINULEHO ROKU A CO NAS eEKA

Stary rok 1969 jest minulosti a s nim i desetiletka gedesatkach, doba ru gna, doba nespokojenosti, neklidu, i Zalu. Byla to doba, kdy vgechny Ustavy na geho demokratiekeho zrizeni byly zkougeny na celem meritku. Maloktery Itsek nageho iivota uses tom.0 osudu, jeZ se jevilo po v gech stranach behetn paslednich deseti let. Doufejme, ie nastavajici desetileti bude klidnej gi a mirnej gi doba pro Ameriku i cely svet.

Co se tyre na gi jednoty, byl to rok vgeobeene dobrY a fispe gnY. My zde jsme se venovali uvedeni v platnost v§echno to, co narn posledni sjezd KaZdY sjezd nam prines1 neco noveho, ale myslim, ZadnY sjezd neptines1 tolik novot a zavedeni tolika novYch usnegeni, jako posledni dvacaty sjezd. A take myslim, Ze Zadny sjezd neureil takove vellke vYlohy penez za tak knitkou dobu, jako tento sjezd.

StruenY prehled techto vYloh nasleduje: Vraceni poplatkit elenum tzv. "dividendy") obna gelo $240,000 v roce 1969.

Pozemek na postaveni nove HI. fitadovny nas stal $235,000, z toho ziskarne jisty obnos pH prodeji zbytYch lotU. Kontnaktni smlouva na postaveni noye budovy obn6 gi $569,000. (Stavba pekne pokraeuje). K tornu se bude muset pripoeitat vYclaje s novYm nabytkem a zaivizenim, aekoliv pouZijenie v gechen nynei gi nabytek aj., take plat architektovi.

Pajelli jsme $79,720.49 Domovu od-

poeinku 6. 1 v Taylor na postaveni nor eh° kridla.

Behern stavby Domova odpoeinku C. 2 v Needville, payeime onomu domovu $150,000 a dar (donation) $100,000. A oeekava se, Ze plijde Zadost o pttjeku za kratky eas.

7 procento vraceno mistnim Hidtim obnag i kolem $67,000 v roce 1969.

Z toho vidite, broth a sestry, Ze se jedna o dosti velike eastce penez. NaAe jednota jest velikYm obchodem — a stane se jeSte vetAim. 0 nee° pozdeji, uvidite Cislice, jeF podrobne tomuto dosvedeuji a z toho poznate, Fe nejsme "mal. rn obchodem."

Z toho take vidite, de jsme nikdy celeho easu naAeho pusobeni neutratili tolik penez, jako bude utraceno v dobe

13ratti a sestry, tato slova nepigu abych vas poleka1, nybr2 jako dobrou radou do budoucnosti. jednota si stoji velmi dobi-e, o torn neni to nejmenAi pochyby, musime ji ale tak hiedet udrFet. NaAe soivence ldesla a nejaky bad. ale presto jsme jeAte nad prihnernou firovni u jinYch spoleenosti.

Toto piAi v poslednich driech stareho 1969, tak nevim vysledek naAeho jednani ve schdzi HI. fitadovny ye dnech 5. — 8. ledna 1970 ohledne piljeek na pozemky, domy apod. Doufame Fe se tato situace brzy zlepAi. Prodej pojistek jest nejhlavnejAim a neidilleFitejAim zakladem naAi existence, nebot' bez pribyvani novYch Blend bysme stall na okraji miziny. Vgechna nage jina einnost se zaklada na tomto obchode, vgechno se obraci kolem a nasledkem tohoto. Podle vgeho, rok 1969 byl lepgim neF rok pied tim, v torn, Ze se prodalo o skoro gal milionu dolar0, vice pojigteni, ecilt tvoti eelkern kolem 7% milionu za rok 1989.

Bratr HejnY poda podrobne eislice pozdeji.

Toto dosvedeuje, a no.M. organisatoil

20 se pfleinili, za coZ jim V gEM srdeene riekujem. VaZime si i dobte ocenujeme jejich snahy. A doufame, ze v roce 1970 jich bude na mnoho vice, nebot' je to zfejme„ Ze dm vice "prodavaeti" prodava, tim vice se toho proda. To vime na beton. Chceme ale, aby kaZdY organisator byl schopen a ptipraven znalosti vtech pojistek, aby to co zis• zUstalo jak se tika, `na knihach", jeliko2 co jest spathe prodano je nam mMo platne a dokonce nam tropi zlou • Stojime pevne na torn pravidle, Ze musime vZdy vybirat deny takove, ktere si vaime a chceme v natich spoleeenskYch kruzich — a takovYch je jests cost, A doufame, de vtichni organisatotr v torn throveri yeti.

V roce 1969, byl zalolen norY tad, jeden start fad si postavil novou sin, jeden tad si peistavil a opravil sin, druhY fad si zas zaridil umele chlazent.

Za kratku dobu, bude zajiste zalolen jests dalti nova tad, dokonce i dva.

Dva eddy se sloueily a spojily sve sily.

Doufame, ze tento pokrok se ponese daleko do noveho roku i do budoucich let.

V s N lc

'nave rok, co jsem nastoupil head a citim se, Ze bylo ninon° vykonano pro dobro jednoty. inil jsem to nejlepti, co jsem mold die vlastnich schopnosti.

Jsem velmi vdeeen. iikedniktun HI. hradovny a vSechnYna pracovnim silatn zde za jejich pomoc a radu, ochotu a dobrou vuli. Mame zde vzajemne pracujici skupinu ve•nYch a schopnYch pracovnikil. A jsem jist, Ze tomu tak bude i naciale.

Peekonali jsme vetkere peekaZky a ucinili jsme vaZne a tCdke rozhodnuti, obyeejne pa dlorihem uvaZeni a rozjimain. Je toho hodne, co neni viditelno na prvni pohled, must Clo y& v torn byti primo zapojen. Od poeatku, jsem radii elentimi, Ze se mail na nas obratit kdyZ jim neni nee° jasne a s radosti jim vysvetlime, bud' osobne, pisenine neb telefonicky (prosim, na vat fleet!).

Kdy2 tak uvaZuji o tom, co se udelalo v roce 1969, jsem toho nazoru, Ze kdybychom jsme stali peed temi stejnYmi otazkami, tie bysme uoinili to stejne rozhocInuti jako bylo &hien°. To neznamend, tie se to a tam rierntiZe nee() zleptiti, naopak, vi dy tak laledime, aby jednota stale prospivala.. Stale se musime ueit, Oft se od jinYch, a snadit se vtestranne poueit. Budu se snalit nadale informorat eleny ye Vestniku, jenZe nebylo a nebude mne vZdy moZno vypsat vtechny zpravy ye dvou jazycich, musite se spokojit se zpravami pause v anglietine.

Dane. Pokud je videt die vtech zprav, nejsme zatim v Zadnem nebezpeel ohledne zdanovani od federainich fitadh. Posledni dobu nastal much a obava od strany bratrskYch jednot, Ze budeme muset platit jakousi daft fed. vlade. Bylo navraeno a uzakoneno, Ze fistavy (foundations) a bratrske Odbor mladeic. 0innost tohoto odbojednoty (fraternal benefit societies) ru byl, je, a bude ye vice merle nestabudou zdaneny na ptijem ad "nebratrskYch pramerr, totiZ, cinnosti nemaje lem stavu. V jedrrYin race bude tato einnost vteobecne rutna a nand, pa dadnY vztah, a nesouvisi nijak s ein drupe zas kiesne, zas lepSi atd. To zanosti pro kterou byla jednota, nebo sta y valoteny. 0 tom se mluvilo v ne- leli na rodreich, na jednotlivVeb, eadech, a na raladat same. V dorostu kterYch schfizich okrskovYch, patrne ✓ V. okrsku. Tento novY zakon (1-1B jest nate budoucnost, musime jich hledet zaptahnout do vtech einnosti. Jsou 13270) nema na, nas ZacinY vztah, jeliko2 my i vagina jinYCh bratrskYch jests eddy kde mladeZ jest povaZovana jednot se tidi podle fistavu jim udele- jako "pottebne zlo", to jest ale tpatnY pojem z minuleho stoleti a dnes vtino, statnimi heady a nekoname ZadnY "unrelated business". Stalo se ale, Ze bec neplati. At' jsou to hry ruzne, nektere tzv. bratrske jednoty koupily vody, vYlety apod., musime vabiti nejakym 2,pitsobem naSe &Ai. A kdo to nea vlastnily banky, restaurace, tiskarny apocl., cod by ted' podiehalo novenm uznava, nozna potteby ani touhy d0,e, a na nas spada to zodpovednost za.konu. Tomu, ze jsme se vyhnuli tojich vesti v spravnYch a slutnYch muto novemu za.konu mhZeme dekovat &Dorf" pravnikil u National Fraternal pejich. tikol tento neni snadn3.7.

V nekterYch pelpadech Pent tfebas Congress (NFC), ktetl pod vedenim p.

Cyrus Rachie-ho, se heastnili vY'slechh "Slapnul" nekornu na palec, zejrnena u rtiznYch vYborti kongresu ye Wash- kdy ,2, bylo zjiXeno, ze ten neb onen ingtone a vysvetlill tikol a roll natich i'adovY nfednik nekonal svou praci pobratrskych jednot. Odtud jsme obdrZeli ctive neb opolene, osvojil si prava mu nepattici, kde viadla neteenost, nedistY Osobne teeeno, musim tici, Le minulY zajem, a prosta neochota spolupracorok byl vtestranne fispetnY. Je tonau vati s druhYmi fitedniky eadu, i ne-

Ve stfedu 7. ledna 1970 kdy plima nezdvotilost v jednani s novYmi eleny. Takove stiZnosti se 'Spathe vysvetluji a odtivodnuji a delaji nam tpatnou reklamu. Parnatujme, tie stale konkurujeme s jinYrni spoleenostmi a elm lepe vykoname nafSi zodpovednost, tim vice ziskame pro jednotu. Drkne se stale die Kesel nati jednoty.

K zaveru, chci projeviti mtij vfelY dik vtem spolupracovniktim Hi. Ufadovny za jejich pomoc, vernost a loyalitu; organisatorilm, jak okrskoriim, tak mistnim za jejich praci; sedm okrskovYm vedoucim inladeZe i vSem mistnim vedoucim i. jejich asistentkrim; tadovYrn arednikrim, jenZ koriaji a vedou sve heady Castle, eadne a poctive; a zaraven vSechn.Yin elenfun jednot/ vhbec, Jena tine a nelistne a bez rekl'amovani konaji vetkere fikoly jim udelene behem celeho roku, bez nich by se Cad neobetel, a easto bez jakehokoliv poZadoyani a bez jakekoliv odmeny. Tyto osoby jsou zakladem kakleho kveho a einneho kadu. Nesmim zapomenout na bra. Ed Marka, jenZ nam vkly vyael vsttic s jeho radou a ponloci a byl vkly ochoten nam jakkoliv vypomoc. Diky j emu.

Pei vstupu do noveho roku, uvedamneme si, Ze VSechny nedostatky, neUspechy a fipadky, nechame za nami ve starem race — a tie v novem roce zaeneme poznovu, s novYm a eistYm Stitem, s novou nadeji, novYmi tuZbami, s obncyenou silou. Co bylo, u‘Z nikdy nebude. lieme se podle starYch chyb, ale nechme je minulosti.

Bratti a sentry, preji yam v gem poZehnany a UspeSnV NovY Rok 1970, aby yam bylo vSern udeleno dobre zdravi, pcnevadi'!, to jest nejhlavnejS1 poklad celeho Zivota. A vAern vaSim drahym pribuznYrn a pratehim., ktere ut mezi p aint nemame, odpoeinuti v pokoji!

S bra,trskYm pozdravem, Nick Al. Morris, peed. Hl. neadovny SPJST PS. NovY kalendat na rok 1970 byl jiZ vyslan na v§echny deny, kteti dostay aji Vestnik. nekdo zajem o tento bezkY a pottebny kalendat a neclostava Vestnik, obdrZi tento kalendat kdy2 si ho polada od HI. Utadovny a bode mu zdarma poslan.

SP,IS

OD REDAKCNIHO STOLKU

"I kdybyeh cikanskebo rodu byl a posiedoi jeho poternrk„ pi.ec vynasnaill bych se, aby &stria. pamatka 130 mne zustala v dejinach Cloyeeenstya.

—Frantikk ralackY

Ve sttedu 7, ledna 1970 JAROSLAV VRCHLICKY Za trochu lasky gel bych sveta kraj, g el s hlavou ocikrytou a §el bych bass', g el v ledu — ale v du gi y eenY maj, tel vic'nrici vgak slySel zpivat kosy, gel pouSti -- a mel v srdci perly rosy.

Za trochu Idsky g cl bych sveta kraj, jak ten, kdo zpiva u dveFi a prosi.

Nov Y roic 1970 a mesic leden jsou zde a obveselni pies dobu svateeni jiZ je za, nami a zase v lednu, jako obye'en.* ptichazeji jiste veci, ktere nam zdkony SpojenYch stata, statni, atd. pit kazuji a natizuji Ze mime vykonat.

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Jeden je 4:?,e kaZdY Novak, ktery je cizinec a nema obeanskou listinu must vypinit listek (kartu) na ktere udd svou adresu. Ta karta je k obdrZend ye vagi pogtovni fitadovne (Post Office) anebo nejbliZgi naturalisovadni firadovne (Immigration and Naturalization Office). Tato karta anebo listek must bYti oclevzdan osobne (ne poslan pogtou) te same osobe od koho byla obdrZena. To must bYti vykonano do 31. ledna. Takovych cizincn anebo (aliens) je ye SpojenYch statech pies 4 miliony.

Cizinci, kteti nejsou ye statech v lednu must listek vypinit v deseti (10) dnech pet navratu.

• • DruhS- je, Ze kaZdY kdo je ye stall a oprav:ien volit ye volbach vtibec must Sc registrovat a obstara.t Si registradni list take do 31. ledna. Bratti, sestry a dtenati, toto pravo a take vlastne mime si vaZit a hajit a take pouiivat kdy mono. Jsou iniliony lidu na svete, kteti by to same pravo s radosti meli a utili. Pamatujte Ze budou nektere dulaite volby pied nami a na,g hlas by se mel nechat sly get, necht' uZ tak anebo onak. Je to uc?,' na g e lidska natura si ''Ale nifij jeden hlas nic neznamena." Byly volby ktere byly rozhodriuty prave jednim hlasem! Nevim jesili je yam znamo, ale Texas.

Georgia a South Carolina (JiZni Karolina) jsou jedine tri staty, kde mene net 50 procent dospelYch voliCfl vfibec jdou volit. V ostatnich 47 statech jde pies 50 procent voliCii volit. Neni jiZ vas na opravu?

• Kdo z vas ma zajem o hveztly a red se nekterY krasny veeer ktlyZ je jasno a vzduch velmi distY rad podivá na oblohu, bude vas mant zajirria,t zprava od Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Ze ye SpojenYch statech asi v palovici ledna bude k uvideni kometa jmenovana Tago-Sata-Kosaka po ttech

VESTNfK japonskYch hvezdatech, kteti ji objevili. e ma bYt asi tak jasna. jako severni hvezda (Noeth, Star.) Doufam, te nebydlite v okoli kde je ten elavny "smog".

• • Tento vzienV pan asi take byl velkY znalec symfonicke muziky a skladeb: Donated SlavnY americkY dirigent polskeho ptivodu Leopold Stokowski se jednou vratil z turne pc) sttedoamerickYch statech a doma na gel tento dopis: "Vakny Mistte! Uchvatil jste rnne sv.),m umenim. Ale chtel bych Vas upozornit, Ze ten holohlavy tlou gtik, co be VaSem orchestru hraje na ten plechovY nastroj, s jehoZ jednou easti se da, goupat sem a tam, ten Vidycky hral jen v tech kra tkYch chvilkach, kdyi jste se na nth° koukal. Jinak po cely eas nedClal nic, jen lenive naslouchal ostatnim. Je to ulejvak a mei byste s rim zatoeit."

• • "Udine 3e eesky" lekce budou uvefejnovane pa novem race v 1970. Je jich 32 a zaenerne s lekci prvni. Prosim upozornete va gi mltdet, kteti by se o tie zajimali aby si je uschovaly.

—SYJSTOddil

dopisovatelfi

kád Svaz Oechoslovarni eislo 92, Fort Worth Mill bratti a sestry: Ptedne vain v gem pteji St'astnV a polehnanY NovY Rok i vgem etenatfim Vestniku, chci yam ptipomenout nati pravidelnou schtizi v nedeli 11. ledna ve 2 hodiny oclpoledne. Zaeneme ten novY rok ze slibem, Ze budeme ty na ge schfize v hojnem poetu nav gtevovat. Po schfizi jak obydejne bude sva,eina na kterou arosime nag e sestry, aby donesly pedivo. 0 ostatni se postaraji nage hostitelky.

V posledni schtzi byla volba fitednikit a zvoleni byli vtichni stati. Ptedseda, bratr Joe B. Pa,prskat; misto- piedsedkyne, ses. Helen Kubala; tajemnice, sestra Christine Zich; freetni, br. Joe Ktivanek; pokiadnik, br. John Murphy a Joseph Beean, zpravodaj eeskY i anglickY. Ostatni vYbory vam musim oznamit ptigte, Nag e mladeZ' inela peknY vanoeni program v nedeli 21. prosince pod yedenim teditelky mlacle'Ze, sestry Mary Hubefiekove a jeji pomocnice sestry Martha Durham. Potorn ptigel a podelil v g echny ovocem. ofechy a cukrovinkami. A na g e sestry hostitelky

21 Viktorie Murphy a Albina Bunker, podavaly kavu, punch a kukesy vhem ptitonuaYm. Kdo vgechno freinkovali na programu, poneeham sestte teclitelce mlacieZe, neb it tou drobotinu radio znain a mohl bych nektereho vynechat.

Gratulujem St'astnYm rodienm br. a ses. Kenneth Frank BeeanovYm, kterYan se narodila dceru g ka, jejich prvni dite, dne 14. list. v nemocnici Harris.

Pojmenovali ji Stephanie Dannette.

Statidky jsou p. a pi. C. F. Dick McCarty a br. a sestra Frank Kenneth Bean. Frank B. je miiJ nejmladgi bratr.

TCt gratulujem br. a ses. Neal MacArthur v Dallas, k narozeni jejich dor ruSky, Kimberly Ann, v Baylor laemocnici. Statieky, jsou p. a pi. John D. MacArthur z Richardson, a br. a ses. Bernard Polk odsud a ses. Marie Juran je prastatenka. Ptejeme, aby jim detieky vyrostly pro radost.

Take br. a ses. G. L. Ellsworth dosta-' dcerugku asi pied mesicem. Je to vnueka br. a ses. Adolph FarkovYch. Jiiie podrobnosti nevim.

Prave jsem se doveciel, Ze bratr Joe R. Bartek je v nemocnici St. Joseph's, ale ptieinu jeho nemoci nebo stavu neznam. Piejeme mu ryehle uzdraveni.

Si. Sue paeek, dcera, bratra a sestry Frank paekorSth mela zdavky v pondeli v Grace Lutheran kostele. t'astn3"7 knich je Donald Frank a novomanc:,,ele budou bydlet v Hobbs, New Mexiko. Gratulujem a ptejeme jim yeselY a St'astny dlouhY spoleeny Zivot.

Nevesta je vnuaka, br. a ses. Paul I voytovYch. Veera byl pohreb pi, Mary Haba Polanovich z pohrobnicke kaple Shannon a pochovana na htbitov Mount Olivet vedle sveho manZela, kterY ji no nost ptede gel, jiZ" nekolik let zpatky.

Zesnula zemiela v Domove odpodinku S. P. J. S. T. v Taylor.

Byla 71 let start, narozena ye Vizovicich na Morave a do tato zerne pHjela s rodiei v roku 1915, a celY vas bydlela tu ye Ft. Worth. V Domove odpoeinku byla ad té doby co otevteli nove ktidlo.

Zanechala 3 syny, Ant. T. Paull v Corpus Christi, Bill Polanovich tady a Paul Polanovich v San Antonio; jednu dceru, pi. Mary Lou Hollabaugh Garland; bratry, Jerry Haba v eskoslovensku, Louis C. Haba v Hot Springs, Ark. a Charlie Haba tady; d ye sestry ppi Rudolph Wruble, tady a Anna Zabranski v Oeskoslovensku; 12 ynouCat, 6 pravnoudat.

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22 Dnes odpoledne bude pohreb p. Will Joseph Ermise, kterY zemrel v nedeli po deli nemoci ye start 78 let. Byl to roznaSec poSty pa dlouha leta, aZ odeSel na odpoeinek. LonskY rok slavili man2. Ermisavi jejich 50te vyroei snatku. Jeho odchodu Zell manZelka a dye dcery: ppi. A. Wyatt Collier, v Houstonu a Dwight L, Allen, v Columbus, Ohio, 9 vnotteat a 1 pravnouee.

Pohteb. jeho bude z Presbyterian kostela sv. Phillipa a poehovan na toy Mount Olivet. Rev. James F. Garvin, vykon. obrady.

VSem portistalYin vyslovujem nak uptinmou soustrast' a zesmilYin prejeme klidriy spanek.

V patek yeeer 16. ledna to budou hrat k tanci "Six Fat Dutchmen" tak prijd'te se ySichni vytaneit. A 24. ledna budou hrat Polka Peppermints, tak prijd'te zase 14. itnora bude hrat hudba Johnnie MenSika z Ennis.

ZenSky KrouZek te2 mel zda•ilou schazi v prosinci a volby idednic. Zvoleny ndsledujici damy; ppi. W. Blakeley, ptedsedkyne.: Millie Wruble, mistopfedsedkyne; Donna (Raymond) Hubefiak, pokladni a Anna Langer, hostess. Tajemnici 81 nusirne zvolit az v ptiSti schbze.

Po schtizi byl velice chutnY °bed phpro.yeny naSinii hostitelky a pak mena darku. Melt jsme se vSichni dobfe. Dverni cenu obdrZela pi. Bob. (Sunshine) Easeley.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem, Joseph Beean, dopis. dad Velehrad eislo 19

Moulton, Texas Na ten novoroeni den nrvniho ledna co toto piki, ta r;; vein elenam a 'Olen, kynirn na.3eho ta.du pteji do Who noveho roku hodne zdravi a to ostatni torn dobrem zdravi pfijde samo. A jestli nejake nehody, tak se to pH dobrem zdravi leheeji nese. NaSi vir rani .schazi jsme dobre ocibyli. VSecko zastalo starem, ale jsme radi, Ze to tak,jeSte jde, jak pomoc, ftadovi tednici zastali ti sami a sice: Ptedseda — Roy Bueek, st.

Misto pied.

EdMund LichnovskY Tajemnik — Ferda Miaulka Fin. neetnik -- Alfons Kristinik Pokladnik -- Jerome Jutena.

Klub mlade2e 26dnY nemame, ph nejlepdi van, to nejde. MlacIS1 elenove: co se odstehovali do velkYch inest za prdci, odstehovali se i s cletrni a my stafi nemdme a bez Oh to nejde.

Bud'me radi, ne jeAt& tak, tak to it nas jde. Pieji nak jednote dalk rozmach

a rozk.vet, v torn novem rote.

Kdyk. slykm ty stark licli natikat na to sve trapeni, kdyk tak jeden odejde na yeenost a Ze by to bylo hezke kdyby Pan Biih oba najednou povolal k sobe, tu posilam nem jak by to bylo hezke kdyby oba mohli odejit z tetoto sveta.

Dedeeek a babieka V malein domku prebYvaji clecieeek a babieka, y e dvou telech nahrbenYch jedna dobrd dukrika.

Ve dvou hiavach osneZenych jedna ticha mySlenka, a do srdce jeclineho cityri jasna okenka.

A nae oba po den cely, vzpoininjai jecline, krasny sen je obestira, v temne spanKu hodine.

Zdd. se jim, Ze andel blecty, v jednom retu clotknuti oba uspal k nebi vznesl na belostne penal, A Ze k domku podivat se cli yata cela vesnieka, pak tam v jedne rakvi drimou ciedeeek a babieka. fte jim jedna tirana zvoni, jedno inizerere zni, a knez, Ze za oba slouZi jedino-u mSi smuteeni.

JeclinY hrob oba sloueil, jedinY kti2 mad nima a podriZem jen jectina raZieka se njlind.

A tarn na nebeske bani, obe: dobre duSieky, svet. pan 2e ubytoval do jedne hvezdieky.

A te,O nee° posilam pro tu nak cleZ. Vim, ze vetSinou eist Cesky neunii, ale rntlZe jim to pteeist maminka nebo tatinek. Pohadka je divna jak v'Secko v ni, ale myslim, Ze konec ina hezkY. Pohadka o statence Madlence.: Poslouehejte deti chef yam yypray eti o starence Madlence.

Ta varn meld, zahradku, divnou zahradku. V to zahradce byly stromy, divne listi, mezi listim bylo hnizdo, divdivne lesti, mezi listim bylo hnizdo, divdivne lsiti, mezi listim bylo hnizdo, divne hnizdo, v hnizcle bylo vejce, divna vejce, z vejce se vylihlo ptaee, divne ptaee; ptaee melo pert, divne pert; se dostalo do postilky, divne postilky, u postilky stal stolek, divnY stolek, na,

Ve strecla 7. ledna 1070 stoleeku byla kniha, divna kniha. A v te knize bylo psano zlatou literou: Cti ditko, otce sveho i matku svou: No nebyla to hezka pchadka pro male. cletat'ka?

VaS Ferda Mieulka sp.isrL-TAK VOLICOS Aneika Iloodkoya

Nak spolusestra M. Toberna. me alelila, Ze az po odeslani jejiho dopisu do Vestniku obdrZela jeSte nejake ptispevky na veterany k Vdnocum od sester A. Horakove a F. Konakovske (Obe z Taylor) a preje si, aby to bylo kvitovano, coZ milerada udelam. Od American Legion jsme jiZ obdrZely pociekovain za tuto nail pomoc a j sou nam velmi vdeeni. P •iloZily seznait veci, ktere za any penize zakoupilY9 a take fleet, abyelmin vedely, co vie to stalo.

Diky vSem inilYm krajantim a krajankam za tyto milodary a dik sestre Toberne za to, de se kaZdoroene o ty veterany tak star. a hlecti jim zprijemnit svatky Va.noeni.

InclianskY kmen Alabama - Coushatta — jeclinY to v Texa. s, u nedaleko mesta Livingston, bade potadat zvlaStni ceremonie na reservaci tam, ph ktere bade nastolen p. Fulton Battise jako hlavni pohlavar (chief) po indiansku 'Mikko Choba", jelikoZ bYvalY pohlavar Cooper Sylestine zesnul v ra 1969. Ka1dY tento pohlavar jest zvolen na do2i yoti a teprve po jeho smrti jest zvolen a nastolen novY "Cif".

Toto bade 1. ledna.

Zesnaly Cooper Sylestine byl jil 89letV a co jsein o nevi slySela, tak vladl mouclre ale urisne, a s cizinci nenadelal prilis mnoho reei. Jest to ku podivu, 2e indiansky narod nikdy mot nedovolil aby cizinci (obzvlaSte "blada, tvaf") se sdeastnovall jejich ritual-0 a nyni najednou jsou pozvani, aby priAli a podileli se na jejich veltni diibe ite slavnesti. Malokdo tyto slavnosti kdy videl. Ceremonie zapoenou r{tno v 10:30 a budou ,pritomni kongresnik John Dowdy, senator C. Wilson, zdstupci John Hannah, Dave Allred a teZ stance od indianske komise Dempsie Henley. Henley bude miti uvitaci fee v 11 hoclin a pak ten incliansky lekaf eili "Medicine Man" a inla.clk pohlavar eili "Mikko Atokla" zaanou ony nastolovaci ceremonie pro zvoleneho Fultona Battise. Myslim, Ze tyto slavnosti by byly riste zajimave, ja sama bych to -nada videla. Byla ,isem na to jejich reservaci jiz nekolikrate a musim fici, 2e je to tarn velice pane; kaZdYm rokern to zlepkiji a zvelebuji a ptipta,-

Ve stkedu 7. ledna 1970 vuji dalgi atrakce pro nav gtevniky. ZaCali stavit i motely a rybatske chaty, ktere jim jiste privabi hosty. Jsou tam krasne borove stromy a jezero a pro navg tevniky je to pravy raj. Tento kmen jest mirumilovnY, tichY a velmi ochotnY poslouitti kaademu kdo je tam navgtivi. Ze vgak jsou zdraenlivi vuei cizim lidem, ja se jim ani dust male nedivim men vgichni dosti smutnYth zkugenosti s bilYm lidern, kteti je o vge okradli a ogidili, vyzabili jim vgechnu aver, vyhubili ptactvo a vytlaeili je na puste reservace, kde innohdy neroste a nernohou se vyaiviti.

Jsou east teto velke zerne kde velmi nuzne a a hlada -- a piece tato mine kdysi patrila zcela indianum. Je to spravedlnost? Tento nag texasky kmen jest ptece jen St'astnY, ae po dlauhe dobe byl jim koneene darovan kus pekne zeme — asi 4,400 akrti v pekne poloze a s krasnYm, panenskYm lesem, kde budou moci se sami uaivili. V Arizona, Montane a jinde nejsou na tam tak dobte, stale se poukazuje, na to jejich bidu ale celkern nit se moc nekona. A ptece se nebouri a nedemonstruji jako jinn rasa nektera, ae by jiste k tomu meli pray°, nemyslite? Je to kus smutneho ale pravdiveho svedectvi pro bily lid, za kterY by se men opravdu stycleti nekteri bide bileho plemene. Ja doufam, ae snad easem piece na ge viada nee() podnikne pro zlep geni aivotnich pomerti nagich prvnich osadnikti a maMehl tett:, velke Ameriky — myslim, ae jia je na Case!

Znairia isipisovatelka pi. Frantigka Fechaekova. ktera zde asi pied 33 roky dlela navgtevou a priSla i do schtize krouaku, me zaslala vanoeni pozdrav z Prahy, vzpomina na na ge sestry a na praci kterou koname. Ted p. 0. S. Vale, cltive z Houstonu, si vzpomnel pozdravem na na g krougek a preje nam vgeho dobreho do Novella roku. Ravnea ta moje ptibuzna Marie Korbelova (ktera, zde s manaelem dlela v dnoru 1969) stale vzpomina, jak clobre jim bylo mezi na.rni a pozdravuje vgechny nage sestry a vzpomina na jejich laskavost. Ja jsem rada, ae nav gtevnici si od nas donesii pekne vzpominky a maau je ujistit, ae i my zde v Dallasu na ne vanorniname oast° a prejeme jim tam vgeho dobreho.

Maj brats Vilern a ja, jsme byli pazvani do Ennis na jejich vanoeni veselici a tedy jsme tam jell. Poetasi bylo pane a navgteva dosti velika. Celkem rids bylo asi 32 a mimo toho je gte panove — manacle. nekterYch elenek tea

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C'echach. Darci tak §t6dreho dart.' srse saeastnili teto party.

Napked byl veliky abed jako vacly deene dekujeme a ujiAt'ujeme jej, ae si toho velice vaZime a ce jiste pouZijerne bYva, vteho dosti a rozmanite dobroty, darek tak, ahy vykonal sve poslani pro a kaaclY si posloueil dle chuti. Po obedobro nagich blianich. Taky mu ptede byla krat gi schilze, ye ktere se adhlasovaly dary na dobre abely, a taky jeme macho zdravi do Navaho roku v:Se clebre do dalSich let. Z toho je se ptijmuly d y e nave elenky — pi. Emje to jsou dobri a Steclti bide na mu Dvotakovou a moji maliekost. DOsyete ba, bohudiky je jich mnohem kuji za ptatelake ptijeti a za vyslovevice neali tech ciruhYen! nou radost nad tim, ae budu pattit roeTaky jsem se dovedela, Z'e pi. Ella zi ne. A ja? Jsem velice rada, v2clyt' Nachtigalova ptijela pled svatky nastart domov je piece jen domov, na vgtiviti sve rodiee W. Nesudovi a brakteDY se necia zapomenouti a na ty dotra Miltona a rodinu zde. Tea p. Jim bre pratele rovne2. OvS'em, nevim jak Pavelka z Ennis se rozejel do Los Aneasto me bude maim se siteastriovati geles nav§tiviti rodiny sidth deer — jejich schUzich ale jinak budu 'Ueda pi. Evelyn R, ihovou a pi. Libugi Kutkonati sve olenske povinnosti spravecherovou pies svatky. Nate spoltvtidlive. Po schtizi bylo roznakni darku, tra Angelina Ozymy me zaslala listek ktere jsme si die eisel vytahly. Pak byz Corpus Christi pied svatky, ae je lo nekolik darn dam co "door prizes' naNgtevou u sve dcery pi. Davidove a a sestra Petrikova ziskala peknk kvilt, rodiny, a ae tam hodne prgelo. jenZ sestry tamni vkly zdarma daruji v gem navg tevnikam g rastne uaiti svatnektere sestre jako vanoeni dar. Seskn a gt'astay navrat domd. Vim, ae si tra Petrikova se smala, ae nevedela, pate ptivezou pane a mile vzpominky kdy2 yrSek onoho kviitu se'Sivala a r.a ave. drahe. jim tam darovala, Ze se ji vrati zpet jsem toho zas hodne Tak pekne proSitY a hotovY. Pak sestra M. Kopeekova prinesla sklenici napinenou Bala a musim ukoneit. Mejtt se vSichni clobre a bud'te zdravi v torn Nofazolkami a. dala ka0,de sestre hada,t, kolit je jich tarn. Sestra M. Novakova vara. race. A. H. uhodla nejbliZe s aislem 1003 (a spra y -nebylo102fazek)obdrZla ek od sestry Kopeekove umelecky zhotovenY ka gieek z odloaenYch blahoptejOICE.SKOVir KALENDAR, it 1.0 1970 nych listka, velice hezkY. Nate dallasJarni schUze I. okrsku bude se konati ka mistoptedsedkyne Zvolankova, jeji u rada eislo 39 v Bryan, 22. btezna, sestrieka Robertsova, a sesttenka Doris 1970.

Foitova, se v gechny taky saeastnily jako haste z Dallasu. Bylo to velice pane a Jarni schirze II. okrsku bude se kapratelske a mac pekne jsme se poba.vily nail a tadu eislo 47, v Seaton (.Star mezi sebou. Jen ta na ge dobra Hall), 12. dubna, 1970. kyne pi. Marie "Pavelkova narn tam Rad eislo 49. Rowena bade hostit schazela, gkoda ji! \lady rnela zasobu sclitizi IV. (etvrteho) okrsku etvrtou tech peroutek a ona a pi. V. Tupa vady necleli v mesici v race 1.9-10 vYteaek darovaly tamnimu krouaku — a za ty beta jia ptispely dosti zna6• oslavich Slovenske.ho narodnibo nou sumou do kasy enniskeho Leiho povstani tea krajane z rnnoha zemi krounu.

V Oesksloverisku neni yYznanme Prave co tyto factky piss dokl me • litere se nezaeastnili take rodopis od p. Frank DuSka z Kalifornie, daci — Ce gi a Slovaci, rortrou geni po ktcry me velmi prekvapil, nebot' v nem celem svete. Siroka krajanska vetejbyl velini, velmi StedrY penelitY dar nost ptiznive naklonend socialisticke.. pro na g krouCek k naSemu 35. v1roei mu Ceskoslo yealsku proaiva a nim zaloleni krouZku, cot pripaclne na duchny oslavy, uclalosti, radosti i staben 1070. Timto darem p. Dukk by rosti na dalku. Mane ud je tech, kteri chtel uctiti pamatku jeho zesnule mohou bYt oeitYmi svedky radostnYch man2elky (ktera byla rozena AneZka civil ye vlasti, joke bYvaji pti sla y Satskd z Iiailettsville) abyehom mohly -nYchspartkilchnebostaichvYnadale konat dobro pro ty mane St'ast- roeich. ne Nth ,a preje vkm sestram krou2ku Lobos uplynulo 25 let od dohy, kdy to nejlerAi do dalSich let. Pan Dukk vyvrcholilo Ta?vstaini slovenskeho lidu pite, 2e rad 'ate me dopisy ye Vestniku proti nenavidenema nemeckeinu ta gisa hlasi se jako krajan me zesnule mamu, kcly slovenskY lid se zbavil okominky — z taborskeho kraje v jiZnich vu lud'ackeho sevteni a poniaeni. Po-

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Oznameni raw!.

VESTNiit vstal slovensky lid a koncem srpna wady, kahlYm rokem, vzpominame jeho heroismu i viterstvi. Letos tim vice a slavnen, nebot' vYro6i je zaokrouhlene a od doby, kdy je Slovensko svobodne ua vyrostlo v nove vlasti Oechri a Slovaku mnoho peknYch slovenskYch deveat i Na oslavy, ktere se konaji v Oechach, na Morave i na Slovensku pozval CeskoslovenskY astav zahranieni, jak uS je jeho zvykem, sve roduverne bratry krajany. Ptijedou zastapci krajanskYch spolkat Sdruieni Oechti a Slovaka, Sokola V., Skolskeho spolku KomenskY, Vlastenecke omladiny, rodniho dont, Klubu turista, vSichni z Vidne, prijedou z Besedy. — Volnost v Belgii, zastupci hamburskYch spolkti, dostavi se i krajane z Argentiny a za,stupci Spolku rodakti z Francie i Svazu svobodornyslnYch z USA. Bade u nas zastupkyne krajanskeho spolku z Mnichova.

Privitame je ptatelsky, srdeene, jak se na hostitele slusi a OeskoslovenskY ustav zahranieni v Oechach, jakoS Ustav pre krajanov v Bratislave jim ptipravily bohaty a pestry program.

Prvni east programa -- oeska. -- bade sousttedena v Praze i mimo ni. KraJane uvidi jihneeskou metropoli -Ceske Budejovice, zaeastni se ptedstaveni Jiho eeskeho divadla s unikatnim otaeivYm hledigtem v eesko-krundovskern parka, prohlednou si ZiSkovo mesto Ta ' bor, pokochaji se tea praSskYmi pamatkami a pametihodnostmi( kde navStivi i ptedstaveni Laterny magiky) a prijme je namestek primatora no. Staro mestske radnici.

Ve druhe easti pobytu pojedou na Slovensko, kde se zUeastni oficialnich slavn.osti k 25. vYroei Slovenskeho rodniho povstani a pobudou i v mistech, kde se odehravalo slavne a hrdinne povstani slovenskeho 131ite budeme o putovani krajanskYch hosti plat v dal gich eislech eeskoslovenskeho s yeta. V deb& nagi uzaverky ptijiSdeji prave do Prahy. Jen jests co jim poptat — rici, do hodne peknYch zaSitkii by bylo prili g banalni, protoSe o ty areite nebude nouze. Tedy necht' ptijmou na ge nrani jemneho pobytu ye vlasti a pripravi si sane zapisniky, tuSky a pera, p •otoSe po navratu damn bade zvedavost krajanfi jiste velika.

Rana Vondraekova Osl. Svet

Vziena pamatka Ceske narodni kultury S velktian pohnutim jsem drZel v rukou yzacn1 yVtisk Ceske tiStene kniby, ktera, byla jako kronika Trojanska vytiStena roku 1468 v Plzni. Jako prosty elovek byl jsem pti spatreni starobyle knihy jat nadSenim nad tim, jake je to sk y ostne dile, zdarile, vyrobene eesktian tiskarem.

Nezazlivani historikum, kteii east° poukazovali na to, Se kronika. Trojanska nebyla snad vyttatena pt1vodnim eeskYm pismern. Typ pouSiteho pisma naztivaji bastardou, cok, prave nezni pcilis lichotive. Bez ohiedu na cokoliv, pokladam kroniku Trojanskou za vynikajici ciao, a netibranim se obdivu, nad skveltian dilem ram dodnes ireznameho plzenskeho tiskate, kterY timto dokazal, Se je moSno vytvorit v Oechach zcela osobite, vynikajici dilo, za ktere by bylo inolato I dries udelit mistrovskY titul.

PtestoSe kronika Trojanska vznikla pied 400 lety, je dues pro nas "ivtirm a nazorntirm dokladem toho, Se krome vysoke temeslne zruenosti byla vytvoPena z horouciho nad geni a nesmirneho zajmu eloveka, ktery i v tehdejg dobe pro sve dilo opra.vdu 511, a titer Y takto potom pocile sveho zujinu a zaniceni sve dilo i tvoril.

Dnes jen steSi milSeme tici, kolik krome vlastni pile, do dila vloSil i svYch vlastnich finanOnich prosttedkil, ktere jiste velini teSko ziskaval. V tehdejSI doh& byl tisk knih znaene nakladnou zaleSitosti, na kterou moSna neznamY plzetiskY tiskar venoval cele svoje dlouholete aspory. Nebylo rnoSno se divit, Se tisk knih byl znaene nakladriou zaleSitosti. 13ylo tomu z mnoha dilvodii. Jednak byla draha pismotj. kov, ze ktereho tiskat pismo odleval. Znaene drahy byl te2 papir, ktery se vyrabel pouze nakiadnYm, ruenim zpiisobem.

Nabizi se i dalsi pravdepodobna doinnenka: mcdna, ze plzensky tiska• nebyl nikterak zamoZnY a byl nucen si predem penize yypiljeit, nebot' mnozi z tehdej gich tiskatu nikterak za.moSni nebyli. Snad i ten na g neznamtir plzensktir tiskar byl opravdu jednim z poctivYch, ale chudtirch temesInika kteti i znaene teSkYch podminkach clovedli vytvotit dila kvalit opravdu vynikajicich. Tim je kronika Trojanska jests vice ne2 obdivahodna, nebot' krome jineho dokazuje: vtip 1 fantasii venkovskeho tiskare, kterY mel, jak se NU. "zlate race" pro temeslo.

Josef Horeic

Ve stdedu 7, ledna 1970 Ani v lets nechybela Asi si deknete, co bylo, co v lets v Oeskoslovensku nechybelo. Pak tedy od poved' jednim slovem kultura. Ano, zatimco divadla inela v lets as na nektere vYjimky prazdniny, filmai i pilpracovali, v za.hra.dach Prahy a na zamcich mimo ni s koncertovalo a vYstavni sine stridaly vtistavy jako v pinou sezonu.

VYstavy nejen v Praze, ale i v rade galerii v menSieh mistech. Na priklad Galerie Benedikta Rejta v Lounech pripravila od poloviny eervence do poloviny zati druhou vYstavu s yYch prirUstna k_tere predstavila svoji sbirku eeskeho konstruktivniho umeni. jihoeeska galerie v zarnifti liluboka (znaji ji tea na gi krajane) zase nesla zaj'ima.vY vYber z dilen yYznamntirch ceskych =lira minuleho i soueasneho stoleti s tematikou Oeska krajina.

IVIestske muzeum pripra.vilo ud v letC sveho souboru malirstvi devatenacteho stoleti, ktera dopinuje exposici pralske Narodni galerie "'Ceske malitstvi 19. stoleti ltd vlast". Narodni galerie zde od eervence do poloviny prosince predstavuje nej yYraznejAi Ceske malice. Z dalsich donnicich umelcd presentuje Narodni galerie grafickou prael Vaclava Hollara. Slovenske hlavni mesto zahajilo 5. zati sezOnu Blenale ilustraci "Bratislava 1969", ktere se zaeastni pies 30 statti s temet 400 auto•• rya pies 3000 ilustracemi.

Hudebni divot neustal u nas ani Po Pralskem jaru. Komorni soubory naSy asyl v hudebnim pavikinu na PraSskem hrade (1 na jinYch hradech mimo Praha) na terase Pamatniku narodnib° pisemnictvi, v kostelech a pfekrasnYch prat'sktiich zahradach. Koncertovaly zde vYznamlie Ceske skupiny: Smetanovo kvarteto, Kvarteto mesta Prahy, -mlade Collegium flauto dolce, uoinkovali zde 1 hostii ze zahraniei.

SptekOve profesionalni soubory smyecove kvarteto Talichovo, Novakovo, Smetanovo, Dvora,kovo, Jano.ekovo, Kvarteto mesta Prahy a Mora y -skevarto,zhjuisvoethnua IV. festivalu komorni hudby v Chebu v zapadnich Oechach.

Nejiepgi eeskoslovenske hudebni teleso, proslula Ceska filharmonie zahajila svoji sezOnu v zahraniei. Po Dubrovnickem festivalu, no koncertech ye Splitu, Sibeniku a Zadaru vystoupila ye §v3'7carskem Luzernu. Dale koncertovala na hudebnim festivalu v •Edinburgu a v londYnske Royal Albert Hall.

Ve stredu 7. ledna 1970 Na obzoru jsou jeAte dalk dva 111CZinarodni koncerty. V Olomouci Prvni mezinarodni festival varhanni hudby.

Brno bude ptibliZne ye stejnou dobu dejigtem IV. mezina.rodniho hudebniho festivalu Musica Vocalis 1969 Brno.

Je venoven konfrontaci barokni hudby s hudbou 20. stoleti. V rernci festivalu bude hudebne vedne kolokvium "Hudba a slovo" s ptispe yky muzikologu z 6eskoslovenska a dalsich zemi.

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Krajane z Evrojpy j zamori si

dali schtizku v eeskoslovensku Titulek mluvi pravdu. Nejednou se stava, e krajane iijici za "velkou lour, ale i z evropskYch zerni se nesejdou ye svYch novYch domovech, ale ye stare viasti. V Praze, Brne, Picerove, Olomouci nebo se seznami na palube letadla nebo lodi, ye vlakovem kupe.

S krajanskYmi dCtmi je to trochu jinak. Jezdi do Oeskoslovenska od gesti let sveho veku, rostou, rok od roku se meni, jsou sleenami a mlAdenci, kteri se uel nebo chodi do vyA gi Akoly, ale do Oeskoslovenska piece jeSte prijedou na, posledni prazdniny. Psali jsme v poslednim eisle edskoslovenskeho sveta, z Rakouska travi pritzdniny v Baldovci a Chribske. Parliske deti jsou na Slovensku.

Na skupinu yetAich dal z Rakouska jsem se zajela podivat do ehtih.

Libi se narn tu, ale

predstavovali jsme si to jinak," uvitali nine chlapci zvici patnacti let, pomalu hotovi muFAti napobled. Pr y -nidysejmnzdalb,eyispolene s dCtmi z eeh ve stanech. Nejsou pr' na to zvykli, neradi se pocirohuji taborovemu tadu. "Ale", tikala ml u6,itelka'Skol Komenskeho ve Vidni B. Abrahamova, "zvyknou si". Zatim hovorili o prvnlch dnech v tabofe. "A jidlo," dodala, "nemtlte hanit nikdo.

Je opravdu dobre, Fe, kluci", obratili se na Ylasateho Honzu Smolu a detsky mileho Milu Vita.

DevCata, jako pohlavi jemnejk a mene otutile byla ubytovana ye zdene buclove a namaekana v jedne mistnosti. Odhlasovala si, e budou spat vS'echna pohromade. Velitelkou svetnice byla, Helena Grutzova. Usmala se na nine pohledem s yYch §estnacti let a zdtraznila, Fe si na svoje holky steFovat netnuFe a na tabor taky ne, Fe se ji tu libi, deveata e ji poslouchaji. M y -eat.Dv ,lastneu y,trousily poznainky a s chichotanim mi popisovaly, co tally.

SkuteCnY. zajem cele skupiny jsem pozorovala ye zdejSi chribske sklarne

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hutniekeho skla. Snad nadkni nad sklarskou praci i vYrobky prael na ostatni od krajanky Abrahomove. Primo railuje sklo. At' je brouSene, ktiLl'al, barevne, take vazy.

Pozorovall jsme tu trod vaz, mis, popelniktt ze thave sklatske hmoty, zastavili se u pace, divali se na do bela a eervena rorthavenou tekutou hmotu, budouci sklo. Oskar Reichenberger na me prohodil, Fe by byl red sklatem a zepial se mladeho initenYra, nageho prOvodce, kolik asi by takova sklarna stela. Dostal odpoved': "hochu, miliony." Pokreil rameny a S'el Jeden ze sklaial mu piljcil 1 sklarskou piSTalu a vyfouki Si, za obdivu ostatnich, obrovskou kouli. Krajan Langer, kterY to take s detmi nekolik dni byl, nemohl shromatdit deti k odchodu, jak v hale sklarny, tak potom ye vzorkovnici. Mely apravdovy zajem a ptaly se na taje vYroby.

todeje aZ k modernim myslitelOm. Byl pySnY na to, Fe ji2 v race 1928 studoval na liusove fakulte v Praze, ut tenkrat znal dnes jit yYraznou osobnost ekumenickeho hnuti, profesora Hromadku.

Proiesor Martin Hoffman tije severno od Frankfurtu, zde ma take menLFi farnost o 600 du'Sich. "Pohitivam oddayarn, krtim jako katclY duchovni, a hodne se yenuji publicisticke einnosti."

Vyznal se mi z lasky k Praze a ocenil praci eeskoslovenskeho Ustavu zahranianiho mezi krajany. "Vy no, nas, krajany, nezapominate, a my, krajane, Sc snatime splatit vaSi praci tim, Fe kolent ,itime inylenky. Alespon ja 4 o to snarkm."

Oe gtina pana kIoffmana je vSiborna a kdyF mi jeke povidal, Fe jeho jmeno pochazi asi z eeskeho Dvotak, bylo mi jasne, Fe to mysli s vtelYrn vztahem k Oeskoslovensku doopravdy.

Pani Abrahamova, mi rikala o pla.nech, ktere tu s detmi maji: vylety do Liberce, Ja.blonce, Htenska, toulky po okolnich lesich, sbirani bortivek a hub, koupani. Proste prace habadej! poeteme-li je gte nekolikrat za den jidlo a nejaka, ta dobrodrutstvi s kamarady, nejaka ta malieka milostne. vzplanuti. Nu, tak u2 to na taborech bYva..

Ueitelka Abrahamova Si s detmi poeinala jako mama, ktera, ma poeetnou rodinu. Zna, piece sve taky ze vi co ye kterem je. A deti ji respektovaly. Nyni ut maji chtibske prazdniny za sebou. Jsou dome ye Vidni nebo u ptibuznYch v Oeskoslovensku. TakFe na§e tadky budou jen vzpominkou.

A pora.kte je:ste nem co uF k prazdninarn nepa.tri, ale k Chribske path..

Zase se tu potvrdilo porekadlo, Fe se neshledavgji hory s horami, ale lide s lidmi. V Chtibske Fije od roku 1945 viderisky reemigrant z 10. videnskeho okresu. Smrha. Shledala se tu s nim jeho bYvala znama z 10. vid. okresu pani Abrahamova. Mantele Smrhovi se podivili, kdyii v jejich horske chalupe na nemesti zaklepala Oe gka z Vidne.

Hana Vondraekova,

Poznavate ji? Stab ° nastevnici Oeskoslovenska, funkcionatku kra.janskeho spolku v zapa.dnim Berline i" Beseda?

Krajanka Hermina Sanderova je na naSem obrkzku a dokonce v prostiedi velice honosnem na zarnku Hluboka v jitnich Oechach. Byla se lecit v deskoslovenskYch laznich, v CeskYch B udejovicich navkivila sve ptatele a s americkYmi krajany se svezla na, Hlu bokou. Take jim vypravela o torn, co YSechno dela, jejich spolek v Berline a samortejme se vyptavala, jak jsou na tom se spolky v Texasu. S barvitosti a nadknYm vypravela, jak v Krumlove videla prfivod historickYch osobno sti j predstaveni Jilandeskeho divadla "Babieka". — "Kolik jsem o eeskokrumlovskem divadle v ptireode sly'Sela a koneene jsem tady i neco videla."

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Trikrat o navgtevach Jo potomkem exulantit, kteii se kdysi vystehovali do Slerska. Ve Stteline jich bylo asi 5000 a mezi nimi i rodlee Martina Hoffmann, dnes teologa, duchovMho evangelicke cirkve v Nemecke spol kove republice. Hovotila jsem s nim po jeho promoci na Komenskeho fakulte v Praze. Sc zaujetim mi vypravel o sve praci, ktera pojednava o vYvoji ye vYchodnim pravoslavi od Cyrila a Me-

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Meli jste nekdy take takove Atesti jako krajanka Elsa Tentrusova, z Hamburku? Mezi krajany je o ni znamo, Fe rada zpiva narodni pisnieky a zna jich tolik jako malokdo. Je proto ptiznaatie, Fe mela v Brne kesti, spojene pre.ye s narodnimi pisniekami. Byla s manZelem v Brne a jeho oko na dovolene a jednoho yeeera si zaki i do brnenskeho kabaretu RozmarYn. Slovo dalo slovo a konferencier nabidl cizince, ktera umi eesky, aby zazpivala. A tak ten weer byla na programu i pisnieka zpivand krajankou z Hamburku. Vypra.vela mi o torn a byla na to patriene hrda. Neni divu, Fe? hvo --SPJST-

opera pied jubilejni seminou Brnenska opera a balet si ziskaly mno ho nadknYch piq znivai doma i za hranicemi. Tato reprezentativni moray-

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ska scena se v posledni Jobe pozvedla Christian Barnard z university Kappo strance dramaturgicke i interpreske Mesto; s nim2 prijel i profesor Wiltaeni a Brno se jeji zasiuhou tak std- liams Gerecke z texaskeho Houstonu. va jednim z inavnich kulturnich strediNa sve ceste navSlivil take Brno. Na sek republiky. Nedavno skoneila etvr- snimku: profesor Barnard a dr. Pruta sezona v novo budove Janaekova mer sleduji na pracoviSti experimenZdatile premiery, hostujici talni patologie dr, Bednatika, kterY i zajezdy do zahraniei prinesly predvddi einnost pristroje uvadejiciho mimoradne umelecke Uspechy °eeriedo chodu pomocnou srdeeni pumpu. ne doma i v eizine. Operni a baletni V Erne navStivil prof. Barnard ta soubor pripravily na yStevniktim radu universitu, kde mu v oceneni jeho zadrarnaturgicky a interpretaene pozosluh o lekarskou vedu byla predana ruhodnYch predstaveni, z nichZ byla zlatd medaile J. E. Purkyne. Profesor nejpritaLivejSi Mozartova "opera oper" Barnard prohlasil Ze si se zajmen proDon Giovanni, dale pak Mascagniho hied' expozici zdravotnicke techniky a Sed16,k kavalir, Leoncavallovi Komedipochavine se vyjadril o praci brnenanti a baletni inscenace Adamovy EiskYch karcliologu a kardiochirurgti. sele, Schumannova Karnevalu a Ned- Byl ptekvapen vysokou Urovni vkzkubalovy taneeni bachorky Z pohadky do mu, pro yadeji. HlubokY dojem v pohadky. Sezonu uzavrela Ceskoslovennem zanechalo vybaveni laboratori, ska premiera Honeggerovy Johanky z ktere je modernejSi a lepS1, nez zarizeArcu na hranici spolu se Schonbergoni v jeho vlastni laboratori. V teto souVS7111 Oeekavanim. vislosti uvedl, Ze do 6eskoslovenska se Sttedeni pozornosti byly tentokrat prijede podivat napresrok. Pak odejel predevSim vynikajici vYkony sopranistprofesor Barnard do Prahy, kde byl ky Hany Jankti, ktera ma dnes uZ zamime jine prijat presidentem republislouZenou mezindrodni povest, tenoriky Ludvikem Svobodou, sty Vilema Pribyla, baletnich urnelca — Osl. Svet Miroslava Knry, Jarmily ManSingrove SPJST aj. Jmenovani soliste patri dnes pravem k opernim a baletnim hvezdam.

Nebudete litovat kdyi pri prvni NevSednimi zaZitky pro operni publinavgtivite kum byly tee veeery s hostujicimi umelci, zylaSte s Jaroslavem Kachelem z praIskeho ND, jugosla yskou sopranist kou Mirjanou Darien° a italskou mezzosopranistkou Neddou Casei. Oba brnenske soubory hostovaly s velk'm ftBudete pfijemne pi'ekvapeni a dosvedspecbem v zahraniei, opera v NSR, eite svoji na.v§tevou zaroveri, ie se zajiFrancii a Lucembursku se Smetanomate o pornery jak tam naS'e stakenky vYm Daliborem, balet potom ve 8paa, stafiekove ziji.. Vas upilinnk thjem nelsku s pestrYm repertoarem, z nebude i jinkm pobidkou aby midmost o hnZ nejvet§i uspech sklidilo Oajkov- tomto krasnem podniku se po celem skeho Labuti jezero a Bukoveho dnes Texasu tez preslula HiroAlma.

V ease sklizne prosim, bud'te ;tedii DramaturgickY plan nove sezony a vzpomente, ze vase dary dornovu, 1969-70 prinak v °pore tematicke usnadni i nemajetnkm pfistup do Dozdfirazneni klasickeho odkazu, venuje mova. pozornost svetove operni tvorbe Diky yam piedem.

20. stoleti a nezanedbava ovkin ani 17 soueasnou produkci dornaci. Podzimni oslavy 85. vYroei zalnZeni eeskeho divadla v 13rne vyvrcholi ye dnech 1. — SY 19 7. prosince usporadalliM "Tydne brnenZA PLUHEM skych divadel" jako slavnostni prehlidky vkch umeleckYch souborfi. JuV. Javoficka bilejni ` sezon y se ma stat zarukou neRoman jen zyST.ertYch kvalit y e rYberu titulft, Pokraeovani ale tf.; zvYknYch /Aaron na tvfirei in13ohuslav byl presvedeen, 'Z'e by se giter lretaci a scenicke ztvarneni. lel kdyby tu musel nekolik (Intl prodle--Kvety vat.

Ale, Zatopa ncbyl ohluknY hrmotem, SPJST on pouze svilj Zajem upinal k titerne7 Profesor Barnard v CSSR ro Ceskoslovenska prijel 10. sari mu §-coubku, kter' v prstech drZel a ku svetozna.mk kardioehirurg profesor dr. diatku prudee Se otdeejicimu pridr2o-

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Ve stl'edu 7. ledna 1970 • val. Mel skripec a tim velmi pozorne sledoval vinty, ktere dlatko v aroubku vyrkvalo. Patrne mladk delnik nekonal praci tak, jak bylo treba a proto tovarnik sem ruku k ni prikladal.

Skuteene, kdy2 Slava, stal ji2 tesne za nim, odstoupil od soustruhu a postreil k nemu rozpaeiteho delnika pridr2uje mu Sroubek tesne u oci, pravil toriom prisnym a trochu kousavkm: "A chceS mi dokazovat, 2e to nejde?

Podivej se! Vinty presne dle predpisu.

Mne, milk zlatk, neoSidiS" zasmal se, "ja, jsem to delal driv, ne2 tys na svet! Nedam si nic namluvit a take nestrpim ledajake prate. Kdo nechce svecionaite pracovat, mute — v tom se poobratil a apath y Sva,gra, rychie zmenil vkraz tvare a rukama tlesknuv, k nemu speSne se mel.

"Je-ii mo2na? Slava? Vitam to hochu! To mne tegi — to je radost! Lidka se zblazni radosti!" A objal Bohuslava a bera ho pod nab, sel s nim volne k vkchodu.

"Nu, rozhodi jsem se podivat se vas", pravil mladk mu2, kdy2 vygli rachotu a htmotu, kterk ho, nezvykleho tomu, ohluS'oval a rozeiloval. NeslySel sebe a by1 jist, 2e ani ivagr 133n ho neslySel. "Red bych videl Lidku, maminku,' mrzi, 2e u2 davno jste nepsali."

"Pojd' do bytu, pojd' — nu — jsem rad a take Lidka se potai. Je vII posleclni dobe nejaka nesva a od smrti Vojtechovy jaksi se neinti2e dostat do sve miry", povidal tovarnik a pobizel Svagra, kolem tovarny do bytu.

"Snad neni nemocna?" znepokojene se optal mladk Kment a ohledl se na tovarnika. Byli asi stejne velci a videli si pohodlne do oei, ale Zatopa mei taletnt ku ztloustnuti. Jeho gestatticet1 sice ho dosud nechavalo Stihlkm, ale jenom proto, 2e se mnoho pohyboval, oblieej jeho mel ostre tahy, ale herd, kosti, ktere v mlaciSich letech mival ne vysedle, ted' byly zakulaceny a svalsytern zdrave -prikryty. Na sobe mel so-1 lidni, makove strikanY oblek, ale pies nej modrk, pracovni plait' talde se od dilovedouciho, kterk tu z jedne dilny do druhe pribehl. I ruce mei umaRene od kolomazi a oleje a ple.ch tim viim zdaleka.

Dobracky se ted' na ivagra pousmal a povidal pro jeho uspokoioni: "Oh — to nic rieznamena. To v gechno nese Liclein sta y piece, 2e jsme si objednali dceru?"

"Povidala maminka", pravil Slava a usrnal se take, Byl rad, ze sestra nechuravi opravdove. Zdalo se mu, ‘ie

Ve stkedu 7. Iedna, 1970 po smrti Vojtechove bat by se nemoci kohokoliv ze svYch milYch snad at ptesptil 18.

Zatim doSli k obytnemu staveni.

Bylo opodal a kolem rozkladala se ehranend nevelka zahrada, ted' jests zcela ponotena v zimni spanek. Rate pted okny dosud byly piikryty kupami slamy a chvoji a peSinky zcela zanectbane. Staveni bylo postaveno ye slohu vilovem s verandovu a sloupkovYm portalem a v prueeli bylo ye fasade vepsano: "Ludmila." tkoda, ze bylo vSecko zakryto tovarnimi budovami, nernelo vyhled na silnici nebo se dru pe strany do nob. Zde mu stinila skladiSte a hlavni kridlo dilen, ale Zatopa jako by Ceti raySlenky Svagrovy hned se mu jal povidat, jak hodla jednou vSechno ptestavit, aby Lidee nestinil a aby vilka sama slugne vynikla.

To byl konieek a radost Zatopova stavet, ptestavovat a cleat plany, jako by chtel zit jests alespon osmdesat let.

"Vii elovek se musi ptieiriovat", pravil, kdyt stali uz na schodech a brali za kliku u pi edsine: "mam syna a jemu chci zajistit snatSi zaeatky, netli jsem mel sam a ptijde-11 take dcera."

Lidka uslySela bratra za dvetml a otevtela ted' tak prudce, ze se yen terrier". vytitila.

Byla to hezka, mlada pani a jeji pokroaile tehotenstvi ji neobyeejne sluSelo. Byla vsecka sestatnela a jak mnohe zeny bYvaji timto stavem zohaveny, tak jeji vnady vynilcaly. Radostne brabratra kolem krku a libila ho pina sesterskeho nadkni.

'Tak jsi hodnY, BohouSku, a jak to za to rada. A co maminka? Kdy sem ptijede? ftekni, ize ji tu chci mitt dtiv, net pujdou s tatmkem za kmotry!

Hodne dtiv! A Peplelca jsi uz videl?

No? Beha po dvote — myslila jsem..

Pojd' dal, pojd' a °dint! Zustal jsi tedy dont? Jak jsi hodnY." Ta,k Svitotila mlacla pani a betela do kuchyne, aby zavolala na, slutku a dala ptipraviti svaeinu, prostirala sama na still a zas a zaz brala bratra, za ruku ubezpeeovala ho, jakou ma z jeho navStevy radost.

Zatopa ji stihal ()Mina a kcirt oclbenla, pousmal se na Svagra, "ale, sluS1 ji to vid', e nebyla jests talc hezka, jako ted'? Main ji cim dal radSi!" Lidka se vracela. NeSja na podnosu nejake cukrovinky a peeivo a povidala, e take poslala pro Pepielca.

"A ja„ zase pfijdu", pravil Zatopa, "musirn do dilny — tot' viS, obracel se na Bohuslava "nedohlednu-li, vSecko

VgSTNIK hyne, nedbaji, znam to!" a slibiv, te ptesne k jidlu se dostavi, aby jako obyeejne, na neho eekati nemuseli, odchazel prutne do tovarny zpet. elovek", pravil Slava, hlede olcnem za nim, jak pies madvoti, kolem. skladiSte kraei. Ale Lidka se pousmala smutne: Zije jenom pro tovarnu a mne se nekdy zda, de ji ma mai neZ rids, svou rodinu."

"Snad nejsi tarliva?" usmal se mladY mut trochu karave", Zatopa Zije take hlavne pro vas. Pied chvili mi povidal, ze jen pro sve deti se tolik snati.

Pepielcovi chce zajistit budoucnost a take dceruke—" Otveraeive se podival na Lidku, ktera sklopila oei a na svou omluvu tekla: "Ja nevirn, dim to je — ale jsem letos nejak nespokojena.. Taksi mne UZI ten ustavienY ruch co tu v mem okoli panuje a take bohatstvi. Vis, Slavku, musim ti fici, ze bohatneme. Da •i se nam stale lepe, naSe tovarna roste a ja si nemusim nieeho odpirat. Po dem zatoutim, to si hned mohu koupiti a neni ml tteba nitadne starosti. A vet, nekdy mne to titi a unavuje."

Zkormoucene hledela mlacla pani k zemi a schvalne nepohledla na bratra, kterY se ji trochu soucitne usmal.

"2e by nekoho titil blahobyt?" povidal pti torn, "vidiS, Lidko, to slySim po prve."

"0 ne — BohouSi — vet mi — ti1i mne to a souti", smutne a trochu tet popazene zvolala Lidka a ladila oblieej do zahybu velmi bolestnYch, "a easto zativam chvile velmi zle a trapne."

Bohuslav dosud nepoznat nic poclobneho. V obave, aby se ye svete nezkazil, daval mu otec na studio pen& jenom tolik, kolik na \red nezbytne potteboval a ted' po smrti bratrove, co meSkal dema, videl take ze neni vtdy pen(,, z ye statku. V hospodatstvi jsou dobou trtby Zne a vYmlaty — k jaru pravidelne jest mrtva doba, v nit se odprodaji leda nejaka prasatka, ale jinak jest ti'eba spis vydavat za praSky a vSehoes, co ocSlo, nebo co t •eba obnovit.

"ViS, tp •ipadam si, jako provinila pied s yYmi delnicemi a nekdy se jim ani do oei podivati nemohu," stetovala si mlada pani trpce, jak takova Zena delnikova, must pteeasto pracovat, aby sebe a tied uhajila, je-li mut pijan a karban'c a tehotna musi do posledni chvile stati u soustruhu, chce-li po •iditi svemu det'atku pot •elmou vYbavielcu. A ja, zanesena vSint blahobytem, mohu lenoSiti nebo sebe okttovat. Vidis, za to se stydim a hanbim a proto jsem neSt'astnal" Lidka

27 opravdu ronila sizy a ze Sla sluaka, necouch svaeinu a vitajici uctive hosts, ocivratila se k oknu a zabYvala se zpola rozkvetlYani hyacinty.

"Jdi mi, s takovYmi mySlenkami", plisnil ji Bohuslav jemne, "bYti neSt rastnou pro blahobyt. Vtclyt' ho neutivaS sobecky, ani jim neplYtva.S. Ptesvecleil jsem se ut kolikrat, te's velmi d.obroeinnou, a to i nemocne sve delnice navStevujeS, ze je vSemotne podporujeS." "Ale, to vSecko neni nieim. Ja to ani nepocit'uji a ty ubohe to nespasi.

PoSlu-li jim mouku, hnedle se sni a bidy stare neabylo, Satstvo, rcgtrha se zas a oni jsou nanovo nazi, A abych dala vice, to by mut nedovolil."

"Ani to by nebylo nic platno, mild, sestileko", pravil mladY mut, dojatY naivni dobrotou sesttinou, "nebot' lidska chudoba jest tak nesmrtelna, jako laska, umeni a mladi. Nemohou bYti vSichni Tide bohati a nesmeji bYti vgch ni chudi, — jest tteba rozdilti a jedni pottebuji drupe."

Pani LiduSka mela dnes nejaleY nespokcjenY den, nebot' jindy bYvala klidna a nechtela za nic si postesknout, nebo ukazat nejakou nespokojenost. Dnes touZila otevtiti srdce a proto nainitla jests: "Ale, Kristus •ekl: rozdej co maS chudS7m a nasleduj mne!"

Bohuslav se ji zasmal hlasite. "Pak ses nemela vdavat, drahe, Liduko a brati si takoveho diperneho, podnikavela° a prosaickeho eloveka, jakfin jest Zatopa. Mela,s' jiti do klaStera, nebo studovati na ueitelku a zasvetiti cizim vSecky sve sily. Ze jsi ale Zenon zaartneho eloveka, music se s thin smitit a zit takt jak ti to blahobyt nabizi." 0statne, dodal vaZneji, "i tak konati mnoho dobreho. A katd? Alechet nY skutek bude ti poeitan k dobru, tak tikava naSe maminka. Zna'S ji piece, co rozda, easto i aby tatinek nevedel, co udela pro chude a vubec jak ctnostne tije, jen pro tatinka a pro nas. A p •ece se nehodla zbaviti raz vSeho jmeni a majetku y e prospech chudYch. rd by z toho nieeho nemeli a sama by ztratila motnost dale pomahat."

DalSi honor pteruSilo klouee, ktere vpadlo do dve • i, jako zla voda. Melo cede vinene Sateeky samYmi CervenYmi knoflieky poSivane, ozclobene odstavajicimi kapsami, vnicht vypadalo jako malt' panaca. Melo rortomile vlasatow hlavieku a udivene se zahledelo velkSTma hnedSma alma na hosts.

"Pepi&u, heled', koho to tu mame, pojd' sem!" volala mu mlada, maminka Sla, mu naproti a brala ho

28 do naruee. Pepiekovi byly uz etyti roky, ale pani LiduSka se s nim jeSte rada tahala, jako pokud byl malt' a neumel c a p kati.

Zvedla ho radostne a nesla ho ku stolu, ale kloudek se ji nevalne S'etrne vyprostil a rozbehl se k Bohuslavovi.

"Stejeku, to tys? Jej — ja to nepoznal!" a padl na nej obema ruekama a celYm telem, chytil se ho za kabat a tisknul se mu k veste.

Bohuslav byl radosti chlapeekovou dojat a obdivoval se, ze od lonskych prazdnin na neho nezapomnel, nebot' o pohtlau spolu tem& ani nemluvili.

Sam nebyl naladen na detinske e'vatlani a take Pepidek byl zaraZen pldeern a okolnostmi pri to smutne pkilelitosti.

"Jakou ty nuag pamet' a jak u2 pekne poviciag !" obdivoval ho, pkisedi na bobek a bra]. klonee do narude a posazoval si ho potom na koleno a pohupoval ho radostne.

Sentimentalni stesk path Lidugky zmizel razem. Ted' ce1ST zajem obratila k diteti a do nekonedna povidala bratrovi, co Pepieek dela a povida, Co kekl vdera a co pfedeveirern, kdy se ptal na strYeka a jak vzpomina na dedou gka i babidku, jak to a ono jmenuje, ba, se tegi do gkoly a tak dale, jak 0 to umi vsecky mlade a S't'astne maminky.

Domnivaji se, ze jejich dite jest ze vsech nejkrasnejsi a nejmoudfejgi, v nem &Mid velky genius, kterY procitne, az nadejde doba, pkehaneji trochu a bavi tim kde koho do nekoneena, dornnivaji se, ze to katcleho tak zajima, jako je.

Bohuslava, nahodou to zajimalo. Mladi strYcove mivaji radi male synovce, zvlagte, lichoti-li se jim, 2e jsou jim podobni. A to Zatopu tvrdil kaktdY, ba, Lidugka bratrovi prozradila, ze Inuit skoro iarli, ze to krasne, chytre dite jest vgecko do rodiny Kmentovy podobno, Zatopovo, ze nese jenom jmeno.

"Byla bych hrozne rada, aby deerugka byla podobna k nemu", pravila posleze, "aby to mei nahrazeno a pak, fika. se, ze jsou gt'astny takove deti, kde hogi podobaji se matce a dcery °tel."

Takove blahove keel vedli, az prigel Zatopa. K jidlu se umyl a odstrojil ze sveho pracovniho zakukleni a uplatnil teprve peknou svoji postavu a elegantni oblek. Nikdo by ted' nekekl, ze bYval ebyeetnYm delnkem a urnounenYrn zameenikem.

T.1 Stoltz se tak pane pohyboval, jako Bohuslav, ktery piece studoval universitu a bavil svagra i Zinku pkijem-

V2STNf K nYm humorem, kterY byl runt' a trochu te2 pepteni'.

Vypravoval potom take dlouze o pomerech v tovarne a o delnictvu.

"Byl by to dobrY, mirnY, pracovitY lid, ale vildcove a tisk ho svadi. Jeho vzdelani neni tak velike, aby ho vedlo. Proto jest tfeba drZet ho a svirat a nepovolit — sice —" Zatopa se zasmal, "zpychnul by a co nejdtive mi pkerostl pies hlavu. De1nY lid se chyta, pokroku, ale chape to mylne, nerozumi mu a pfehani."

"Snad ptepinag , Avagfe", minil Bohuslav, ktery vide', ae to tee se nepkijemne dotYka Lidu gky, "bled', roam take pino cizich lidi pri hospodatstvi, ale —" "ZemedelskY lid neni organisovan a potom, Bohougi, muslin tici, ze zernedelskY lid zastal jaksi Bohuslav se zamyslil a obdivoval v duchu gvagra, ze ma tak pkimY nazor, ktery umi dobke vyjadrit a daval mu v duchu za pravdu, lee dosud nebyl s nim, pokud delnietva se tykalo, za, jedno eerne kave a cigarete rozvecll s nim tedy novou debatu.

"Dam delniku vgechno, co bude chtit", rozumoval Zatopa„ "ale musi bYt tichy a krotky a stkizlivy musi uznavat mne panem a vedet, ze tovarna je moje a take pravo na dobrou a svedomitou praci!" Zatopa razne pH torn bugil kotnikem do stolu, na nemZ mime cinkaly risky a talikky.

"Hied', Avagfe, mash s nimi uznani a denim jejich praci, ktera jest pray& tak potkebna pro mne, jako pro me ma mzda; pfeji jim osmihodinovou praci a kus odpoeinku; nenamitani niceho, kdyk si diktuji, abych jim tolik a tolik platil za hodiny pits eas, ba mam v timyslu take pozdeji na.staveti jim pino delnickYch domku, aby mohli slugne a zdrave bydlet a pujde-li mi vge tak dobte, jako dosud, i na to bych chtel pkispet, aby v Kotlinach byla postavena gkola a dad mYch delnikt tak daleko v zime a nepohode dochazet, ale, chci praci svedomitou a nestrpim, aby ji odbYvali, nebo, aby mne jegte okradali. KaZdou nepostivost trestam bezohledne a tvrde!"

Pani Lidugka povzdychla: "Ano", feekla trochu hotce a pohlecila s vYeitkou no. rnan'Z'ela, "Svetlika jsi vyhnal z prace pro trochu uhli a neehee g se smilovat, ani, kdy Svetlikova to prosila na kolenou."

"Opravdu, umI§ bkt tak krutkm?" zeptal se Slava, jem0 bylo lito LideinYch

Ve st'tedu '7. ledna 1970 "Unum", zvolal Zatopa, opravdove a pevna yule se mu zradila na eele. "Svetlik musi bYti vytrestan na zastrageni ostatnich. Kam bych pki gel, kdyby pul druheho sta delnikti chtelo me krast uhli? To bych je nestaeil s drahy vozit, pro jejich zlodejske ruce."

Bohuslav souhlasil, uvedomil si hned, ze ani jeho otec ani on sam netrpi, aby deladka ph hospodakstvi kradla a ze by take umeli se nepoctivce zeerstva zbaviti.

Liduaka v gak byla smutna. Ona byla od detstvi zbaZ'ne marninkou vychovana a mela sve nazory o lasce k bliZnimu. UZ doma easto pla,etive protestovala, myslil-li tatinek na svuj zisk vice, neZ na cizi lidi a east() manila slzy pro cizi bidu, nebo bolest. Byla zyla,S1ni povahou, mnoho myslivala a nenalezala v hluene veselosti ostatnich kamaMdek valneho poteSerd. Zatopu si zamilovala, protole byl razny a tak zcela ne2 ona sama. Dobyval jeji ky s podnikavosti sobe vlastni a sveroyal ji sve plany, ktere ji ohromovaly svou zylaZtnosti. 1VFilovala ho, nebot' laska prichazi i do tichych duSi a ptes jejich van se tam ujima. A milovala ho take proto, ze byl tak trochu neznabohem a ona si umitiovala, ze ho pfevrati a na pravou cestu dovede, ze ho pkedela a pketvoki. BohOel, to se ji nepoclarilo tak rychle a docela.

Zatopa sice nikdy proti nabolenstvi nemluvil, ani ji nezbranoval, chodila-li do kostela a k zpovedi, ale to a tarn si

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Do spoleenosti Zatopovi chodili, ale ji to priliS nezajirnalo, tanec a veselost spoleeenska zdavala se ji trochu , bezuzdnou a zcela zbyteenou. Zkratka, pant LiduSce se darn° piilis velmi dobre a proto se sOovala vS'elijakYmi ma-

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar As a matter of policy, only those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored bn toe SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be published in the SETS' Entertainme r 4- Calendar. Such notices for publication should be submitted by a bonafide lodge officer, or In some cases, by lodge hall managers. _ - --SPJ Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood (Social and work night every Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.)

—6P.J 8'r Lodge No. 15 — Buckholts Saturday, Jan. 10 — Otis Beck and His Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 24 — Slim Haisler and His Playboys —SPJST- — Lodge No. 25, Ennis (National Hall) Family entertainment every Sunda) at 6 p m.

----SPJST-Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Jan. 10 — Two Steppers Sunday, Jan. 11 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Jan. 17 — Dance; Tommy and the Rhythm Tones Saturday, Jan. 24 — Dance; John Griffin's Band Saturday, Jan. 31 — Dance; Fiddle Swingsters Saturday, Feb. 7 — Dance; Ricky and The Rebels Sunday, Feb. 8 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Feb. 14 — Dance; Otis Beck Saturday, Feb. 21 — Dance; John Griffin's Band Saturday, Feb. 28 — Dance; Slim Batsler Saturday, March 7 — Dance; Fiddle Swingsters Sunday, March 8 — Lodge meeting Saturday, March 14 — Dance; Two Steppers Saturday, March 21 — Dance; John Griffin's Band Saturday, March 28 — Dance, Slim Haisler Saturday, April 4 — Country Strings Saturday, April 11 — Fiddle Swingsters Sunday, April 12 — Lodge meeting Saturday, April 18 — Slim Haisler Saturday, April 25 -- John Griffin ---SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Jan. 10 — Rhythm Tones Jan. 17 — Fabulous Six Jan. 24 — Lee. Roy Matocha Jan 31 — Sunny Land Cowboys Feb. 7 — Rhythm Tones

VtSTNfK Feb. 14 --® Fabulous Six Feb. 21 — Trail Blazers Feb. 28 — Leo Majek March 7 — Vrazel Polka Band March 14 — Rhythm Tones No other dances will be scheduled until after Easter. ',I ST— Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Jan. 10 — Barons Saturday, Jan. 24 — Jades Saturday, Jan. 31 — Continentals Nop.J77_ -Lodge s447, Seaton Tuesday, Jan. 13 — Choral. Club rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 17 — Mikeska-Phillips wedding dance; Gilbert Kautz Tuesday, Jan. 20 — Trustees meeting Saturday, Jan. 24 — Dance; Cloverleafs Tuesday, Jan. 27 ®- Choral Club rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 31 — Dance; Hi-Toppers —SPJSTLodge No. 54, West Saturday, Jan. 10—Deer Hunters' Ball Dance at night.

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Jan. 10 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra of Taylor Saturday, Jan. 17 -- Otis Beck's Melody Five of Temple Saturday, Jan. 24 — Leo Majek's Orch. of Corpus Christi Saturday, Jan. 31 ® Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple -Lodge No. 80, Holland January 18 — Vrazels, 6:30 to lo:30 April 25 — Vrazels, 6:30 to 10:30 May 31 — Annual Picnic, evening and night, Joe Patek June 7 — Baron reunion June 14 — Ivicic reunion June 21 — Kunz reunion June 28 — Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Marek's golden wedding celebration —SPJST— Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Jan. 7 — Birthday Club Social and Card Party. Lunch served at noon. Guests welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 8 — Supper 6; Social 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Dance; music by Joe Patek Sunday, Jan. 11 — Annual lodge membership meeting starting at 10 a.m. recess for lunch. Free lunch served to members who attend the morning session.

Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Birthday Club Sisters re-gular monthly meeting and social. Luncheon at noon.

Wednesday, January 7, 1970 Thursday, Jan. 15 — Su pp er 6 p Social, 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 16 — Entertainment Committee of 1969 meeting.

Saturday, Jan. 17 — Dance; saintformal. Music by Blumes.

Sunday, Jan. 18 — Fried Chicken Dinner served with all the trimmings, starting at 11:30 a.m. till ?; Battle Dance from 2 to 9 p.m. with music my Lee Roy Matocha and the Fabulous Six. This will kick off the 1972 Convention Fund Drive.

Thursday, Jan. 22 — Supper, 6 p.m.; Social, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24 — Mire; music by the Music Masters of Ennis Thursday, Jan. 29 — Supper, 6 p.m.; Social, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31 — Dance; music by Ray Jurecka Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Friday, Jan. 16 — Six Fat, Dutchmen from New Ulm, Minnesota Satu rday, Jan. 24 — pRIka, Peppermints Saturday, Feb. 14 — Johnnie Mensik from Ennis --SPJST-Lodge 130, Danas hoKol Athletic Center January 10 — Dance; music by Polka Peppermints January 24 — Dance; music by Johnny Mensik February 7 — Annual Mardi-Gras Ball; music by Eric Honza, February 21 — Dance; music b y Music Masters March 7 — Dance; music by Peppermints March 21 — Dance; music by Eric Honza March 28 — Dance, sponsored by SPJST Lodge 130—Johnny Mensik —SPJSTLodge No. 135 — 'Sokol Ennis Saturday, Jan. 10 — Dance; Johnny Mensik Sunday, Jan. 11 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 8 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14 — Dance; Torchy McCluney Family entertainment every Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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