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PROSINEC BUDE -PRO DETI TDOU BRZY VANO6Nf SV4Tky, kdy rodide, dedeeek a baB bidka ptemk gleji, jakk claxek by poskytli svym detem a vnoudatilm.

Prosinec, vela cloba ptedvannoni, patti detem. Zda, se na,m, abychom vykonali pro deti vg e, co je v nagi moci, pokud nam kapsa dovoli. Srdce by mnohdy dale, ale penetenka nestadi.

vkhody, kdyt jsou dleni spokojeni. Bylo ale poukazano, to neni tfeba dekati na projev nespokojenosti, ale 'te v katclem bratrskem spolku vedouci vidi kuptedu, nedekaji na pfani dlentl, ale pracuji tak, aby se zlepgeni provadelo stale, aby se poskytlo vgechno, co je

Kolik stoji poji gteni ditete v tficle "JT"? Poplatek je 40 centa mesidne nebo $4.80 rodne od jednoho dne stafi do 9 rokt. 6 mesicil. Aktuar navrhoval, abychom melt stejnk poplatek i pro &Ai pies deset let, ale vkbor nernohl se mezi sebou dohodnout.

V fijnu jel vkbor znovu za aktuarem, aby se s nim poradil. Bratr aktuar, kterkje Menem tadu Svaz Cechoslovanu dislo' 92, opa.koval opet, ze certifikat "JT" ma takovou zalohu a na ge imirtnost v one tfide je tak maid, ze mitteme bovolne zvkgiti iunrtni podporu one dodasne pojistky.

Pro lepgi vysvetleni, jak tato pojistka "J-T" vyhovuje, vezmerne si ,rodinu, kde jsou dtyti male deti. Jednomu je' pet let, druhemu tri, tfetimu rok a pill, a dtvrte je stare nekolik nedel. Je to rodina ne prilig bohata, spi ge vytloukajici kin klinem, kde se zacinalo od Izice a dosud se musi poditati s katdkm centem. Rodide maji pojigteni, ale na deti nezbkva. 'Tato ttida "J-T" poskytuje rnotnost ochrany za nejnitgi cenu. Poplatek na katcle dite je 40 centii mesiene, tedy $1.60 za dtyti, nebo $4.80 rodne na jedno dite.

Kdyt by rodina, rnela moinost, zaplati celk rani poplatek na v gechny etyki v obnosu $19.20.

Letog ni prcsinec bude mesicem, kdy katclk dlen SPJST mute zakoupiti jeden z nejkrasnejaich a nej trvalej gich darn svym detem nebo vnoudatiim. Na upraveni tohoto clexku bylo pracovano jit deldobtr. Je to tivotni pojitteni pro deti.

A je za tak nepatrnk peniz, i ti nejVkbor ztravil s bratrem aktuarem cechudobnej gi rodide nemuseji se uskrov- le dopoledne. Napted jsrne se museli do&Nati. Je to nave pojistka "J-T", detska, hodnout, co sami chceme. Aktuar si to dodasna. vgechno poznamenal a druneho dne poTuto pojistku meli jsme jit dive. Vla- slal pisemne doporudeni nagim hlavnim stile zadali jsme na g Detsky odbor s tou- ttednikam do Temple. tb detskou pojistkou v prosinci 1929. MyDle tohoto doporudeni, ktere bylo slim, te to bylo rovnet v prosinci. Jente schvaleno v gemi eleny iistkedi, nage "Jletos tyto certifikaty "J-T" maji vice net T" pojistka je jedna z nejlacinejgich desateronasobnon cenu. detskYch pojistek, jaka dnes je na trhu.

Dnes vgechny certifikaty v tticie "J-T", hlavnimu Jit deisi dobu bylo nagemu pfedsedovi teptano do ucha, aby se vk- bez rozdilu, kdy byly vystaveny, maji plbody detske doda,sne pojistky "J-r' zvk- nou hodnotu pro katcle dite, ktere ptegily. Bylo mu rioukazovano, ze Pile bra- krodilo treti rok sveho: veku. Jinkmi slotrske spolky dava,ji vyhody, jake my je- vy, kat& tfilete dite, kteremu rodide vetSte nemame. Bratr ptedseda konedne po- t-I-tau certifikat tfidy "J-T", je pojigteno volil. Nekdy kapka po kapce udela i v na pinou sumu jednoho tisice dolaru. kfemenu jamku. Prase na Hromnice byNag Aktuar doporudoval, abychorn vyla porada s aktuarem, kterk tekl, to cerpinou sumu jednoho tisice hned tifikat "J-T" ma tak velke zalohy, te mu- y e stati jednoho roku. Vkbor vahal, rozterrie si dovolit, co si pfejerne. tmrtni mkglel se, chtel pokradova,ti opatrneji. podpory detske docasne pojistky byly Proto byla vypracovana stupnice, deznaene zvkgeny. ti do gest mesich budou pojigteny na Mezitim byly delany dal gi vypocty a $250, v jednom• rote poji gteni bude na porovnani. Znovu bylo bratru pfedsedovi $500, v druhem rote na $750, a ttethn poukazovano, mateme poskytnouti rokem dite je poji gtene jit na pink obnos dalgi vkhody, ani by tim Jednota utr- $1,000.00. Tyto vkhody jsou vice net, depela. Jeden z teditehl nemohl pochopi- setkrat vet g i net byly pfed rokem za ti, prod bychom men znovu davati dalgi stejnk poplatek.

A jake poji gteni budou miti ony dtYfi dal? Katcle je pojig teno na jeden tisic.

V certifikata stoji, to jestli to nejmlaclgi, ktere je stare pouze nekolik tkdnu, zemre do sesti mesict, SPJST vyplati rodiet:1m $250. Kdyby zemtelo do jednoho roku, SPJST vyplati $500. A kdyby se redo ptihodilo diteti do tti roku, Jednota vyplati pinou pojistku $1,000.00. Toto je nejlacinej gi pojig teni, ktere na ge SPJST nabizi. Dalg i vkhodou je, t.e netteba lekatskou prohlidku, ani privatni vygettovani.

Kdykoliv pozdeji by si hoch neba cit y -e,saminbozavdurifx,ptal zmeniti tuto docasnou pojistku na pojistku trvalou, mute tak udiniti do gestnacti let bez lekatske prohlidky. SPJST jeg te vyplati "bonus" 40% iunrtnich Urza celou dobu, kdy dite bylo v teto ti de. stpo

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ci dva, tit vety. Scntize byla pouena, probiralo se hodne veci, nekdy dosti jadrne. .Ale tot' cesta demokracie: rlcl sve na pravem miste, pak pracovat svorne dale..

Poklonu za.slouti si bratr Ho g ek, tajeni-, nik distriktu, za pfedneseni vyjmeno'van: asi dvaceti novYch bodu, ktere 'nits doely v dopisech. A bratr Sid Pokladnik mel by dostati pfi nejmeneith karafiat do knoflikove dirky za vairne vedeni schu'ze. TakovYch mladYch, energickVch, proziravych a pohotovYch predsedil bychom v naei Jednot y pottebovali v dem tfetim tadu.

Kdyi peipravoyalo piedehizejlei Vestniku, ztratila se cela zasilka pisit mezi Roustonem a West. Redaktor byl toho tYdne pfitomen zasedani Texas tiftEDNI .ORGAN SLOVANSKI PODP9BUJICi an- , keho bratrskeho kongresu v Galvestonu, so rry STATU TEXAS ., `proto veechnu latku si ptedem pfipravil OFFICIAL GROAN OF THE SLAVONIC JIHNEVOLIIT N a odealal o etyti dny drive. Tiskarna ' ORDER OF THE STATE OF' TEXAS marne dekala. At za pet dnfr, v nedeli B.EDAKTOR --. EDYT011 .rano ztracend zasilka prisla. Nezbylo ji.STEPHEN VALLIK. neho net zavolati delniky do prace v ne.6402 Prague Za,vod o prvenstvi mezi teetim apitYm deli. A redaktor byl v distriktni schuzi ye Houston:, Texas ,...........r.....■""•,0- Fort Worth jako na trni, odkud ze sine distriktem nezda se bYti ukoneen i .Neni Vrdavatele — Publishers volal do tiskarny etyrikrat mezimestskVin to tadna tarlivost, ale eiste bratrske zabECIIOSLOVILK PUB. COlt.JPAKY -- WEST. TEXAS telefonem, ale nemohi dostat spojeni. poleni mezi organisatory tfetiho distrikPrrrip latne . $3.00 — Subscription 83.00 A . roar tiprava tohoto eisla mela rovnei ne- tu. Bylo oznameno v distriktni schflzi, 'te snaze.i V pondeli, V ilterY a y e stredu by- treti distrikt ma asi tficet organisatorft.

Z adres sasilah se do Mavni dtadonar To Temple, Texas • la ptipravena reda,keni latka. Dopisy ne- Asi seznam redaktora, vypracovank bra:Chung* Of, •address must be sent to Summit* Lodge. priely tadne. Ve otvrtek byl svatek, kdy A-rem Marken, se neshoduje s onim sez, Temple, Texas poetovni dodavka byla zastavena. V pa.- namem, ktery je v tfetim distriktu. Dle, Fredclatne a oznarok y bud'tef adresovtnr as , . tek se dopisy pfihnaly jako povoden---, seznamu bratra Marka distrikt , Vtstnik, West, Texas. tfiadvacet• najednou. Redaktor zahodil 36 organisatorft a distrikt pat ma tticet, • ' " Bivetordsy zemtelYeh Vent se uveteifiuli liezplatn5 vice net polovinu sVehO jaloveho povido.- organisatorfr. Tak nebo onak byly prone-.

Ma r y tipu podobizny ie, nutno zasiati redakei $2 50 • o.vYrOenich schilzich, o volbe vYboril, seny poznamky, 2e organisatori•tecbtO The, obituaries are printed Without charge. For o nutnosti zvoleni tastupcil do distrikt - dvou distriktil se mai jeete.jednou. FteZ, necessary to send '$2.50 to the Editor. ' ' /itch schuzi. Proto fivalry v to/fit° eisle by organisatoti v jinSrchdistriktech jsou zkraceny z peti sloupqn na dva. Jen na podobnou myelenku. nr/AVNf. IMADOVNA , — SUPREMIC LODOP- , to nejrmtnefei..

Ve schuzi teetiho distriktu byla redak• I'DWAI!DTelitipitWat . Preside" ' V nedeli 21. listopadu konala se v 1110- toru polcdena otazka, zda byl jiz ozna-: JOHN A. KUBENA, Vice-Pregident delni. sini raft, .Svazu Oechoslovand eislo men ptiriistek z naei letni soutete pro La Orange, Texas 92 y e. Fort Worth sehilze tretiho,distrik- katdY distrikt v procentech. Pry to bylo J. P. .CH17PICE. secretary Temple. Texas tu. Ti, ktefl maji pfiletitost navetiviti ji- slibovano v provolani, ktere bylo podeSOS. KOI,IIIA, jr., Treasury.

Temple, Texas ne,distriktni schilze, mohou smele potvr- ps'ano fifedniky tretiho a pateho distrikft. A. URBANOVSKY, Bookkeeper diti, 'te jeete nikde tak vzorne postarano tu, a 'nekolikrat otikeno y e Vestniktr.

- Temple, Texas • o prijerrinSi pobyt a pohodli neyetevnikil Procentualni pfirfistek podle stavu ADOLPH PAVLICEK, Attor,nes ' • 511-13 ' Shell Bldg. jalco u radu Svaz Oechoslovanil. K teto nu v distriktech dosud yypoeitan nebyl.

HoustowilTexas schOzi si eleni ve Fort Worth objednali Redaktor pochybuje, ze se to cla y yPoeiOR. MARVIN LESIKAR, Medical Director dolconce idealni podzimni ,poeasi s mir- tat. PresriST poeet Merit v dietriktech'neP. 0, Box 410, Tarlor. Teias r4mi severnim vankern a eistYm modrSrm ni znaniSi . t'sttedna nerna zaznaniy, ko'trIv13FrELlt — DIRECirilem nebem. Jinde takove etesti nemeli. Do- lik elentl je u fadu Pokrok HoustOrru , A. C STEPAN, First District, Brenham, Texas stall' bud' lija.vce, vedra nebo,aepori ne- 'nebo u radii Pokrok Dallasu. To vi doCHAS. NAVRATIL. Second District' vSihociy.

Inaci fitednici, ale takove zpravy nejsou Temple. Texas ]ROBERT CERVENKA. Third District Oleni u radu S.vaz e echoslovanil mail potadovane: • West. Texas • je g te dalei vYhocly. Jejich prostorne, moPRANK CERVENY, Fourth District Jeden bratr posili.dotaz.'Chee, aby ye Munday. Texas derni budove se nevyrovrra snad tadna Mr `4.

SKRABANEK, Fifth -narks) Vestniku bylo udano, jak velike jsou jinx. Snad ponze sin radu Rowena eislo 4720 Bellaire Blvd..

Bellaire. Texas 49 ma dvoranu podobne velikosti. Lee ta- lohy na g Jednoty rade a jak byl $ PRANK ROD. Sixth District kove vnittni zafizeni snad neni nikde eistSr prirfistek loriskeho roku na elepeeh El Campo, Texas .1311.4 liOLASEK, Seventh District jinde, Thule v sini byly rozestaveny ! stO- a na pojieteni. Redaktor nedostal dosud 2541 Lexington Blvd., 1Y 7-devadesat'eest. A katclY stul mel bi- statistiku, kde jsou tyto eislice. Ve sta.Corpus Christi, , Texas nag rYch. e'islech Vestniku bylo udano, -1i4K0A.1 17'fBCR — PUBLICATIONS LkoStillITTEE 1Sr ubrus, taktka sto ubrusil..0 ,kattleho, p35 eleeistY pfirfistek v roku 1953 bylo JOS. HORNAK. Chairman stolu dosti tidli, pevne, telke, pohodlne, ' ' P. O. Box 125 ' neviklajici se tidle. To i nav g Vevnici z ,nfi a $1,199,000 noveho pojieteni. Kdyt College StatiOn, Texas MRS. FRANCES OLEXA Houstonu, ktefi se nekdy neeim chlubi, spoeitathe yeechny mesieni zpravy za rok 6402 Taggart pochvalne se celou sini rozhlizeli. Ba pi- 195$, vydani Hlavni firadovny v roku 1953 Houston, Texas MRS. ANTONIE HORAN satel zaslechnul dokonce litiostivS7 vzdech, bylo $103,029.67. Za tyto eislice redaktor 2305 Housley Drive ' . Dallas 18, Texas "Skoda, to my v Houstone . . ." Zbytek neruei, poeital je na papire. tiednici VSech sedmi distriktu jsou :.A . A.Nov-sd vtsort - BY-LAW COMMi vety nebyl zaslechnut, ona pant se pfi FRANK OLEXA. Chairman Zadani, aby co nejdrive oznamili redakreel otoeila ke sve spoleenici.

Ale byli tam 5402 Taggart - Houston._ Te X a l - , i druzi od jinSr ch radii, ktefi jiste meli toru, kdy budou konany distriktni schilze.

JOS. SLAVIK,' Secretary Kde to Moine, zvolte si Ve vYroeni nenclobnou myelenku, "Skoda, ze my .. ." po Box 426 .'

Temple. Texas 0 priibehu sehiize budou psati jini. Re- bo riasledujici schfizi zastupce do distriktearnms HILSRE11. Youth Connie daktor mel to obeirne popsano, ale priela nich schfizi, aspori dva delegaty na. ka1215 Heights Blvd. jinx latka, proto sve fivahy zahodil. Sta.- tYch sto Mitered as second, film mall matter,. January 3rd, 1933 at' West, Texas tinder the Adt of Consreiti of f •.g . 24. 1923. Send •FOrni 3579 to Teniple. TeXaS • , • ,

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Budig mi odpugteno, ze zaeinam "Hrst vzporninek" timto latinskYm nazvem, vlastne otazkou. Snad nic nevyjadfuje lope miij dnegni myglenkovY proces nail tato otazka, ktera.t se stala svetoznamou okardikem, kdy H. Sienkiewicz proslavil ji titulem jednoho z nejlep gich romanri o pronasledovani prvnich ktest'anil za dob Nerona-Ahaenobarby.

"Kam jdeg ?", tazal se Hlas pry Petra, kdYg tento opongtel Rim, aby se zachranil pied mueenim a smrti v arene neb na Ale toto Quo vadis mri geme pfelogiti i jinak a sice: "kam speje g ?" a to se nam vybavi ten druhSr smysl teto otazky.

Smysl daleko hlub gi i rozsahlej gi, kterY pfinuti zamysleti se do dilsledku nad odpovedi teto tak jednoduche a — piece tak hluboke otazky.

Prot() jsem se trochu pozdr gel na vSTIdadu tohoto p •ekladu, ,aby mi bylo porozumeno, proto ge toto dne gni Quo vadis plati nam vgem. Nam, vgem tern, ktefig vedome ci podvedome jsme, chceme byti a zristati eleny naroda eeskeho nehlede na to, ze jsem dobrym Amerieanem ci Kanad'anem. Vgechno jedno zda jsem z Hodonina, Fry gtatu, z Plzne, Vidne nebo Holomoca. Mluvime sice rianYmi nafeeimi krajovYmi, mame rilzne krajove zvyky -- ale spoleenY, spisovnY jazyk mame jeden —.a to je jazyk deskY. SpoleenSim nam je Cyril a 1VIethodej, Virclav, Spytihnev, Pfemysl Otakar i Karel IV. jako je Hus, KomenskY, PalackS ■ neb Masaryk! Byla to jenom chytra poli tika stareho Rakouska "Divide et impera" rozdel a panuj ktera, vlo gila do fist` prostemu synku Slovade neb Bane "ja ne su 6ech, ja su Moravec!"

Toto Quo vadis tane mi na mysli kdy se zamyslim nad osudem, nad budoucnosti naseho naroda nejenom tam, daleko ye stare vlasti, ale na ty na ge ostrilvky at zde, v Americe nebo Kanade, Jigni Americe, Severni Africe, Australii, Bulharsku, Jugoslavii, Mad'arsku, Rakousku, Polsku, ve Francii at. atd.

Sam jsem byl osudem zanesen mezi vetginu z nich, znam vgechny ty bolesti i nafky ty jsou vgade stejne — stab odchazi a mladi se odnarodriuji!

Nemani gadnYch obav ze narod nag, tarn, ye stare viasti, bude shlazen ze sveta behern pfi gtich uddlosti, ze bude pohl-

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VZF'ONliNEK QUO VADIS? (Podava Jan Burian)

cen gerrnanskou ci ruskou imperialistickou rozpinavosti. Ne, to neni ma obava, aspori ne to bezprostfedni. Me Myglenky jsou soustfedeny na ty ostrovy a ostrrivky po celem svete a zde, ye SpojenYch Statech i Kanade, kde jsme nejlepe organisovani, kde nag materielni blahobyt je nesporne nejvy ggi, je dobte pozorovati, jak rok od roku lady fidnou, rozplYvaji se a ztraci svuj sveraznY eeskY vYznam.

Babielty a dededkove dohotivaji jako ty sviaky, ale teen voskat lig tech svidek mnoho nenadeld; on zaeal cleat petrolejove lampy a dnes, dnes u g vYhradne erektricke garovky. Ty stare svielry start, poctivY mistr sviekal, vet ginou jeSte tam, doma. Ty nove garovky, at' ug pfivezene nebo zde vyrobene, ty uz nejsou z toho testa, ty uz vedle svidky tetko postavig!

Ono kagde pfirovnani kulha, ale tak to neja.k ma urditou souvislost. Ono i doma, ye vlastni rodine je tomu tak. Deti dospivaji, neni a vdavaji, se a stafi rodidove east() vrti nad nimi hlavou a kikali si: jo, za, nagich mladYch let to takhle nebejvalo. "De pak, to by mi maminka nebo tatinek dali!"

Je to ten stalY vYvoj pfirody, kterY my, nag im vzdychanim nezastavime a nicemu nepomri g eme. Naopak! Chceme-li, aby se detem u nas a s narni stale libilo, musime je a jejich deti vYvoj chapat a dle toho se zatidit, pokud je gas a sila k tomu. Addrik, rozurnnY hospodat dela sane v late a vriz v zime, neseje napfed oyes a potom pg enici, aniz by pfed pgeni. di pohnojil Tyto dny jsem upravoval givotopis, jednoho z na gich, kde lici, jak tam u Moray gteli stru--skeOtravyciVkovypu hou do potoka gpinavou vodu z koksaren. V tech koksarnach toti g napfed prali neg pfiglo do peci na koks a ten mour, co voda, odnag ela, usazoval se v to strouze. Geny hornikti v gak brzy vypo,traly, ze ten usedlY uhelnY prach je bornSim topivem a proto piing strouhu vybiraly a cloma mely topeni zadarmo.

Ale jak uz to na svete bYva, ze nic neni vedneho, tak i to lacin g topeni zmizelo.

Sel totig nahodou pan zavodni (vedouci dolu neb jineho te gatskeho podniku) okolo, kouka se, co to ty geny ye strouze vybiraji, potom se jich zeptal, co s tim mourem delaji a — bylo konec!

Pan zavodni dal vykopat rybniky — jimky — do tech napou gteli vodu z'praeek uhli, voda postala, mour se usadil, vodu vypustili a kompaktni mour vozili do kothi misto uhli a tak *nail za lacine penize zavodni stroje.

Pan zavodni byl jmenovan generalnim feditelem vgech zavoclii s peknYrn platern, uhlobaroni vydelali velke penize a baby, ty si jenom odplivly a musely tradet.

Tato historka tak mi se vybavila pri torn ptemYgleni o nagem dalgim byti ci nebyti, protoge jsem tak trochu srovnaval nag osud s narodem gidovskYm. Byly vedeny ueene debaty o torn, mame-li se divat na otazku gidovskou jako na otazku nabo genskou nebo narodni. Ja, pro sebe, pkidrgoval se mineni, ze gidovstvo spojuje otazka narodni v lade prve, otazka nabog enska pak v fade druhe.

Vgimneme si, ze v Americe, tide anglicky, v Nemecku a na Uzemi bYvaleho Rakousko-Uherska, mluvili nemecky; v Polsku, Rusku, Rumunsku nemeckSrm gargonem, kteremu fikaji "jidig"; ye Francil francouzsky, ye Spanelfsku gpanelsky atd. V gade se pfizprisobuji mistnim pomerilm, jazykrim a kultute ale pfeci zristavaji tidy nehlede na to, ze jsou v diaspofe (rozptSdeni mezi cizimi narody) uz od dob kdy vy gli ze zajeti dostali se do Mesopotamie, Medie, Babylona, Egypta, kima a dale a dale.

A podivejme se, jak vzajemne se brzy pochopi kdy se dostanou dohromady, jak pomaha jeden druhemu a tfeba' je jich v kagdem state jen male procento, maji vgade vliv ohromnY, ba musime ci; ie easto i rozhodujici, at' u g je to v otazkach finanenich, narodohospodarskYch, tak i politice i kulturnim vlivu.

Nechme stranou na ge nabogenske rozdily a vezmerne si je za pfik1ad tarn, kde by nam to glo k duhu nejlepe, tedy v givote praktickern a narodnim.

Je venire procento tiidri, pro ktere otazka nabogenska pfita glivosti nema, ale kagdY gid je hrdYrn na dejiny sveho roda, na silu finaneni, organisaern, vedu, umeni a vliv svYch soukmenovcri.

JakY to protiklad u srovnani s nagim druhS7m, tfetim a u g ani nemluvim o etvrtem pokoleni. Tomu uz ani na mysl nein-Ude zvednout hlavu v3i g, vypnout prsa a narovnat se v kfi gi kdy ete nebo slygi neco o svem sourodaku nebo o svern narode.

A fekneme si uptirrine, ze vlastne nema k tomu lacink drivod, proto ge zna on deliny sveho naroda? Zna, on rnnoho o nagem umeni, hudbe, prilmyslu?

Smutna je takova parallela (porovnani), ze ano?

A kdo je vinen?

Ty nage MI, na gi vnukove ci pravnukove?

Ne! Sklorime hlavu, polo gme ruku na srdce a tekneme si poctive, "mea culpa, mea maxima culpa"; ja jsem vinen, moje jest nejv'etS1 viva!

Attana 4 Ano, ptatele dra,z1., jest tomu tak. Stromek nestadi jenom za.sadit, ten musime Stepovat, roubovat a potom mil2eme eekati, ze ponese 'Zelane ovoce.

Ale kolik je nas, kteti umime gtepovat nebo roubovat? Kolik je nas kdo se tomu mohl nauditi, nebo kdo to aspori videl?

Maio, malo a to jeSte se stavalo i tak, ze byl tieba dobrYm sadatem, ale zde hornika, stavel Zeleznice a pod. a Stepovani zapominal.

Tak i my musime pochopiti, ze velika tada naSincil pochazi z chudYch, velmi chudYch chaloupek, kde bila buchta nebo kolas, kde kousek masa bylo jenom na velikY svatek, kde do Skoly chodit bylo velkou ztratou pro rodiee, kteii museli vykvit 8-10 hladovYch krka, kde musely bYt ty kalhoty tteba na jedne "kgancle" pro kluky a tenoueke kartounove aspori sukenky pro deveata.

Jak mohl ten tata nebo ta mama nas oblekat, nas do Skol posilat kdy na panskein velkostatku vydelal par hubenYch grog", kdyz mama poditala kaMou bramboru a zejdlik mleka od kozy nebo kravidly, j jiz smetanu nebo maslo, tech par vajieek od slepic jsme nikdy rieokusili, ty musel y sanest kdovi do kramu nebo do mesta na trh, aby bylo na tu cukr a nejakY ten hadtik. A dobte, jestli jeSte ta.ta nepil! Jestli aspori mamu nemlatil! Tam aspori zilstaly krasne vzpominky na to mladi, kdy tieba s cumlem vzadu a dirami na kolenach ptelezali jsme panskou nebo faratovu ohradu a natrhali pine kapsy i zariadti tieba jeSte zelenYch tteSni, jablek nebo hrukk.

Tady se vice merle kaklY dopracoval, spiSe prodtel k ureitemu blahobytu a vypravival tak s y Ym detem a vnoudatilm o torn stradani, o to bide tarn, doma, ve starem kraji. Deti, vnoueata, rada poslauchala s otevienou pusinkou, ale tako chapala,, ze obyeejne tklive a s rosou v oeich vzpominala babieka na ty krasne easy — clalekeho, zaSleho mladi.

Kdo si uvedomil, 2e tyto deti a2 zadnou chapat, ze nebudou nijak nadkny, nijak hrdy na ten kraj, v nem2 rodide si prarodiee meli sotva co do huby dat, 2e st?evice, kdyt" Sli do kostela nebo do mesta si nesli celou ceStu v rukach a teprve pied kostelem nebo pied mestem se mohli obout, aby se zbytedne netrhaly. Takove clejiny, takovY narod, o torn se radeji nikde moc nechlubit, k tomu se radeji nehlasit kdyz to nevi potteba. Vklyt' dokonce i ten lid i ten narod u2 je oznaeovan jako "bohemians", tedy cika.nskeho, tulackeho privodu!

JeSte se tedy .divite detem a vntikiim?

Zeptejte se jich, jestli je tomu tak nebo ne. Mnoho z nick, ktetiZ nemeli mo'2nost aspori neco uslySet v americkYch Skolach, zajiste vain tieba neradi, piece ale ptisvedei.

Zamyslete se sami jak se vSe vyvijelo.

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Sami si ptiznate, 2e kdyz deti byly male, meli jste oba dva pine ruce prase, abyste obdelali pole, postavili stiechu nad hlavou, k tomu jeSte jste neznali anglicky, nebo malo. Deti musely pomahat, ale tra v tom detskem prosttedi rychle p •ijirnaly mistni zvyky a tee. Stavaly se v ni usitli syYch rodicu, tim stoupala jejich vaInost i vliv, snadno se ptehledlo, ba podporovalo to, ze mluvili mezi sebou a i s rodiei anglicky.

Ve sttedu, dne 1. prosince 1954. roda — Frantikk PalackY. Abychom k tomuto vYriatku z dejin mohli ptikroeiti s eistYm sveclornim a ye snaze, abychom byli dobte chapani, zahajime naSe elanky Zivotopisem tohoto vzktisitele naroda.

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✓ nedeli kaZdou prvni a tteti v mesici tad Pokrok Houstonu potada, taneeni Mnoho blahovYch rodieti nejenom k bavu, ktera je pro eleny tadu zdarma. to trpeli aby deti s nimi mluvili anglicky, KaZdY je uctive zvan. ba, rrinozi sami s nimi anglicky i mluvili domnivajice se, ze jejich Spatnou angliei✓ pondeli veer kaZdSr tSrden cviei se nou detem pomohou k rychlejAimu osvo- sborove zpevy dospelYch v sini tadu Pojeni keel. Neuvedamili si, ze oni vlastne krok Houstonu. Ochotnici a hoste jsou ptivykaji deti ke Spatne anglicke vYslovZaeatek v osm veaer. nosti, tvoteni vet a pod. Nevedeli, k pro Ve stredu weer kaZdSr tSrden jsou dueitele je snaze vyueovati 'Zaka, kterY nic vany taneeni a zpevni hodiny pro mlanezna, neMi toho, kterY neco zna, ale de2 v sini tadu Pokrok Houstonu, 1140 Spatne.

Robbie. Kandy je, uctive zvan.

Deli se amerikanisovaly ale piece je✓ nedeli 5. prosince Sokol Houston konom jejich mentalita, t. j. zptisob a prona svou vYrodni schtzi. Po schtizi ptaces mySleni i vyjacitovani byl jeate roditelska zabava, obeerstveni a hry. eovskY, eeskY. Potom se deti vdavaly, east() Cech s C' eSkou, Moravan✓ nedeli 5. prosince tad Sam Houston kou, Slezaelcou nebo naopak, east° ale eislo 73 v Seymour bude miti kogiekovY take s jinYmi narodnostmi. Tam, kde obed ye 12:00 hodin. Vgichni Cleni jsou mladi man'ele byli stejne narodnosti, zvani. Ptineste sve talikky a stolni ptiboradi podporovali deti v tom, aby se Oily ry k jidlu. Po obecle bude vanoeni prodobte anglicky — pamatovali si dobte, gram. Santa Claus se ten dostavi. jak z podatku jim i rodieilm bylo tako ✓ nedeli, 12. prosince. ftdd Osveta 6islo bez znalosti statnihci jazyka a proto v to vrozene pea o dite, uz ta mlada mamin- 39 v Koval., Texas, potada vanoeni proka nemela sveho drahouSka, sve zlatieko, gram o 8. hodinach veeer. KaZdSr je uctisvilj pokla.d, ale u2 mela sve bejbinko, ye zvan. sveho darlinka a pod. Tata zase byl hr✓ nedeli 19. prosince tad Pokrok Sweet dYm uz ne na sveho kluka nebo tabu, ale Home disk) 63 bude mit spoleenou svaeina sveho bOyse, na svoji girl. nu. Clenky ptinesou nejake zakusky a A tady poprve zasahla ta nak babie- eleni se postaraji o napoje k obeerstveka a ten nas dedeeek. Oni mnohdy je- ni. nom podvedome vycitili, ze svoji nehu a ' V nedeli 19: prosince fad Pokrok Houslasku nedovedou vyjadtiti jinak ne2 rod- tonu dislo 88 porad6 vatodni program nYm jazykern, ze ztraci vnoueatka tou odpoledne ye 3:30 hod. Vstup zdarma. cizi tea ze nerozumi to bejbinko ze srd- Uctive sve vSrlaor. ) • ,Js • (-ce se linouci "Letela befounka holubieka . " net:Ka "Ach synku, synku . kid Pokrok Texasu eislo 1.

Tady jsme u kotene cele otazky a take Fayetteville, Texas. jeSte u studanky — pramene kterY2 Ptipominam, aby' jste nezapomeli se musime za kaZdou cenu uchovat. dostaviti do na gi vSfroeni schaze, ktera bude konana druhou nedeli, dne 12. proV prve fade jest naai povinnosti, tuto since o jedne hodine odpoledne. Toto jest studanku prohloubit, aby mela dostatek nage vYrooni schfize. Mame volbu Utedto Zlvne, osvOujici vody; aby z to stu- niku pro nastavajici rok. Jest na Case, danky mohli ti vnouekove derpati abyste si zvolili noveho tajemnika. Vag ni, osvekni a situ pro sve narodni uveclo- nynej gi tajemnik slouZil hezkou tadu let rneni. — To jsou v prve fade dejiny na- a zaroven jsem tajemnikem distriktu roda eeskeho v 6echach, semi Mora y sko- prvniho. Jsem jist, ze uznate, ze se mute slerske a easteene i Slovenska. jeden ptelaiti a jest na Case, aby dostal nejake fdevy. Obz ylaSt' kdy" je dost maRada se uchopi kalda, ta babieka., deeek, n-iatka si otec teto ptileLtosti, terialu z neho2 se da vybrat.

Prave zakoneujeme barveni na gi sine; kdy si z naSeho "Vestniku" bude moci naeerpati tu vdeenou latku, kterou bude- ptijd'te vaichni se podivati jak se pane me kakly tYcOn ptinakti z dejin, ktere leskne. Na shledanou, nam napsal jeden z- nejvet gich muZil naP. P. Baron, tajemnik.

Ve sti edu, dne 1. prosince 1954.

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ZPRAVY A 01-1LASY Z DISTRIKTU ZPRAVY Z TitETIHO DISTRIKTU S. P. J. S. T. Grapevine, Texas.

Sestry a bratfi: Posledni naSe distriktni porada, konana v nedeli dne 21. byla sice bezvadne pHchystana naSim hosticim 'Mem cis. 92 a yeas oznamovand, teZ na gim Vestnikern, a,vAak obesland pouze 13 lady z 21 sdruZenYch v distriktu nakm. Zato jsme meli to pot'aeni uvitati na yStevniky z druheho, etvrteho, pateho i Sesteho distriktu.

Dekujeme jim za zajem projevenY. Chybily narn fatly cis. 6, 35, 36, 55, 71, 126, 128 a 158.

TeSime se, Ze se uvidime v osme naSi schrizi v biteznu 1955 u tadu cis. 84, jak bylo usnekno.

Registraeni kniha vyazovala 269 jmen, a vSak pozdeji se dostavivSi nebyli zaznamenani. teast odhadujeme kol 400 osob.

Schtize zahajena o 10:40 dopol. ve vkusne upravene dvorane tadove sine br. pfedsedou Bartkem.

Pfednesena vlajka na gi vlasti a cele shromaZdeni opakovalo slib vernosti za vedeni mistnich "Boy Scouts", a B. Kaiho. Na to zapena hymna nak, vedena skupinou fadove mladeZe a celYm shromaZdenim. — Nasledoval uvitaci proslov, pane pfednesenY Jean Chaloupkovou a pak br. pfedseda fadu srdeenSmi slovy vital hosty. — Vedeni schrize pfedano pfedsedovi distriktu Pokladnikovi, kterY dekoval za laskave ptijeti, nabadal k praci pro dobro teto scheme, nas vkch a cele Jednoty.

Pfedstaveni pak nasi host y : BM. Marek, Navratil, 8krabanek, Cervenka, red.

Valeik (br. tajemnik J. Chupick 0mluvil se dopisern), dale tajemnik pâtého distriktu br. R. S. efeik; sestry 8efeikovd, 8krabankova a Valeikova byly te2 pfedstaveny.

Dostavil se teZ br. 0. Stehlik, avAak nebylo mu mono se zdrZeti, chvatal za jinYrni povinnostmi.

Pfedstaveni te2 VSichni rifednici distriktni a kaZdY kratce promluvil o sve praci od minuleho obdobi vykonane. ten zapis z posledni enniske schtize piijat po meng oprave. Na to volane kady s vYsledkem jak jiz oznakno. — Pfedstaveni nejstarS'i elenove pfitomni, ti ktefi nejdale cestovali do schrize, nejsilnejAl delegate zfreastnend (fad C. 130), dopisovatele (devet pfitomnYch) a dvacet organisatorri distriktu. Cteny vYtahy z dopisfr doSlYch, tajemnikem okrsku a fleet pkedlolenY povolen k vYplate.

Zprava bratra BlaZka, distriktniho pokladnika, tez pfijata, ac vzpomenuto, k dosud nektere kady sve odhlasovane 5c pkispevicy rani ,za, sve eleny, dluhuji.

Na to, po deli zpra,ve tajemnika schri- na Motl, Ericka Koch, Calvin RtZieko, ze odrokna pro deli poledni pfestayku. Billy W. Walker.

Velice chutnY obed pkichystariSr (jsem Odpoledni program: jist) namahave, byl obsluheVan kadovSiBrenda Kfivanek, pisefi na piano. mi sestrami (ktere ani nedoveclu vyjmeMichella LaBate — tumbling.

Mary Ann Juran a Gloria Lasiter — novati) mladgimi i starSimi, a hosty odnaSen na eiste upravene stoly, ktere byly Tap Dance.

Carol Zich — Accordion —"PrSi prifi". pokryty te2 ubrusy. Sedadel byl dostaChristine Hawry lak — Mumbo Dance. tek pro kaZdeho.

Od fadu Cis. 154 a tkoly sv. Tomak: Mezi stoly ,pobihala nak mlada deveatka. Tu jedna nesla pine misy kola:oft, Donna Rose Steinman — zpev.

Mary Jean Renfro — zpev. druha, dorty, rtizne lakave, a Done kavu a George Halford — zpev. vSe, co shledly, Ze kde chybelo.

Helen Marie Odom — zpev.

Inu, obed byl velice uspokojivSi, a me Doris Kubala — zpev. zdalo se, Ze kahlY byl dobfe nasycen.

Pane klasicke 'Oslo provedly Sokolky (Pokraeovani pfiSte.) a Sokoli od fadu Cis. 154.

S pozdravem, Linda Kfenek, Ludva 0. Hokk.

• 4, Dorothy Fisher, Jack Pool, PRIViTANi HOSTU V 3. DISTRIKTU Jack Norman.

Proslov tento pkednesla, spravne a zfeJeSte jednou upfimne vkm dekujeni e telne Norma Jean Chaloupkova, 2192 Lee ZaslouZ1 si uznani a pochvaly od fins Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, v mall 21. vkch. kijna 1954, na zadatku distriktni schtize S pozdravem, v sin! fadu Svaz "dechoslovant). eislo 92.

M. Juranova, Dra.zi pfatele, sestry a bratki: dopisovatelka.

Jakou radost z toho rname, 4, 4, ( ) se Vas u nas dnes vitame, Rad Bratii Svobody Oslo 67. jak to blaZi zde Vas zfiti, Schulenburg, Texas. pfatelsky Vas pozdraviti Timto yam oznamuji, sestry a bratifi ye bratrskenn naS'em vinku. kadu Bratki Svobody Oslo 67, 'Ze nak Byste milou uparninku rani schrize bude v nedeli, toti'Z 5. pronesli sobe od nas' dome since. Hled'te se v co nejvetgim poetu dona to nag haluz stromu stavit. Bude volba tikednikri pro ph5ti velke Es Pe Je Es Te Jednoty, rok. Jak se doslYcharn, 'name nekelik napnem' vkchny nak sily, kandidatti, kteki se hlasi o Afady, tak buabychom Vam zpkijemnili dete mit v eem vybirat. ony chvile mezi nami Pak budeme mit jine fadove zalaitoye drOnem tom kruhu s Vami. sti k probirani. A jak vSe vyfidime, tak ) • 46 • ( budeme mit spoleenou svaeinu a take neco zapit. Tedy nezapomerite a pfijd'te ZE SCIMZE 3. DISTRIKTU Fort Worth, Texas. vgichni a vezmete i sve rodiny. Mists Zde podavam jmena omladiny na pro- mame dost.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, gramu zrieastnenYch. Frank Holub, tajemnik.

Zaeatek v 10 hodin rano. ) • i • Dva Boy Scouts, Billy 1,Coei a Billy R. tad teskSi Prapor Oslo 24.

Atkins pkiSli na jevigte a nesli prapory a Rogers, Texas. za nimi cela, fada ditek. Kandy drkl v Bratfi a sestry: ruce jrneno jednoho kadu v distriktu a tivedomuji vas, pravidelna se/laze rozestoupili se na jevisti. nakho fadu bride• prvni nedeli dne 5.

Prvni, byla vzdana Best a slib vlajce. prosince ye dye hodiny odpoledne.

Pak zazpivana americka a deska, hyrnna.

Laskave dostavte se v patu co nelNorma Jean Chaloupkova pfivitala pki- vetAim. Bude volba fadovYch rifednikU. tomne v 'Ceske keel. Pfikladarn jeji pro- Je na vas, abyste si zvolili Ufedniky die slov. Predseda fadu Cis. 92, bratr Joe Bar- vakho pfani. tek nato pronesl svou uvitaci fee.

Take bych si pfala, abyste si zvolil iiDalgi ditky: Linda, Marsha, Peggy a nou fadovou dopisovateku neb dopisoNancy Stowall, Carol Zich, Jara Beean, vatele do Ceske Cast! Vestniku.

Madelien Beean, Priscilla Watson, Cindy Dostali jsme ye zdelSim okoll dobri Watson, Barbara Daria, Brenda Kfiva- deSt'; prklo celou nedeli. Dne 14. listonek, Betty Kfivanek, Nancy Greer, Betty padu spadlo nem pies pet coulri. a Sammy George, Jimmy Paprskar, Lydia ZavodnY, S pozdravem, Barbara, Joan a Johnny Skrakk, Joha- 12* dopisovatelka.

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Sestry a bratii: V nedeli 14. listopadu t. r. konala se nas'e pravidelne, schtze, pfedposledni tomto roce. Nav gteva byla prumerna, rozhodne nas mohlb bkti vic, o torn neni sporu. Snad se natal ball, ze trochu zrnoknou, ale zatim to dopadlo velice dobfe. Jit pri jinkch pfilditostech jsem pfipomenul, ze navgteva na gich schfizi s ohledem na celkovk poeet Menu fedu mohla by bkti rozhodne lep gi. Mnozi stale zapominaji, ze je to jejich velike pray() a samozfejme i povinnost bkti pfitomni jednani na schtizich a podileti se na praci, ktere je u kakleho fadu bez vkjimky vice neZ dost. V fete bylo sly get nitfky na nesnesitelne horko, toho se v gak nelze dovolavati nyni a stale to svadet na rodinne navgtevy, rtizne "Party" a pod., to neni dost popularni. Jsou C'estne vkjimky, coZ je samozfejme, ale tech je, bohtdel, radio.

At' u2 to bylo cokoliv, na torn, koneene, nezaldi. Nyni vgak je nejvyggi eas nyedomiti si jasne vlastni fteel Jednoty, jednotlivkch Mar a na geho elenstvi a die toho nazoru, ze i pri ve gkerem shonu a pHrno kritickern nedostatku easu de. se vge zaf•iditi tak, abychom jednu nedeli venovali 2 nebo 3 hodiny sobe a kadu.

Neni-li dost pochopeni a zajmu pro spoleenk postup za uskutednenim nageho krasneho hesla "Podpora — Lidskost — Bratrstvi'', pak rozhodne neporosteme, ale jednoho dne mans i zanikneme. A to piece nechcerne, vZdyt' jsme moraine povinni pokraeovat ye glepejich nagich pionkru, ktefi za cenu velikkch obeli nasi Jednotu zalozili, a jejich dobre dilo rmisime nejen udrZovat, ale stale zdokonalovat. Jako vami zvoleni Utednici nechceme od vas nic, jenom abyste pravidelne nav g tevovali tadove schtze. Prosim, piijd'te mezi nas, pfedneste svoje pfani, nahledy, stiLiosti i rady, vklyt' bude to jen ye vagem vlastnim zajmu.

Pomorte resit v gelijake problemy, ktere maitre, dokaZte, ze jste dobfi uvedomeli olenove Jednoty, podpofte snahu vagich tfedniktI a uleheete jejich pro.ci, budou vain za vie velmi vdeeni. itadove schilze nejsou rozhodne jen proto, aby si zaplatil Prispevky a gel zase po svem. toel nagich schfizi je zcela jink, hlubgi, vkznamnej gi a vznegenej gi a kaklemu upfininemu Menu dobie znamk. • Jiz jsem nekolikrate mel pfilditost zduraZnit, ze fed je nas v gech a jakk si ten fad udelame, takovk jej budeme mit.

Proto vas snane prosim sestry a bratti, navgteVujte nage schilze co nejvice a nezapornente na vase deti, ktere tam po-

stradame nejvice.

Pfigti nage schitze, ktera, se bude konat 12. prosince't. r., bude schfize vkroeni, ktere si zvolite nove fifedniky pro dalgi obdobi. Jako amerieti °Wane vite dobfe co je to pravo volebni. V &nem pfipade mate nejlepgi pfilditost sveho prava pine vyuZiti a einne se freastniti na budovani a kontrole iadu. Ocekavame vas vgechrry ureite a te gime se na vas. Vgelijake povidani pied, po i mimb schtizi, 2e to neb ono by se melo zatiditi tak anebo onak, ze ten elovek by nemel bkt ye vkboru a pod., totneni fair a rozhodne ne destne, ne bratrske. To ukazuje jen na straglive slabiny kakleho jednotlivce. Takovk nezasluhuje, aby se s nim debatovalo. kdo neco na srdci a je to ye prospech kadu, pak fadove, schtize je praye misto k piedneseni a projednani kaAdeho dobreho navrhu. VynasnaZte se, prosim, aby nage vkroeni schtze byla jedna z nejlepgith a nejpoeetneji nav gtivenkch.

Pfirozene nejvet gi zajem mame o nag dorost. Veschfizi na geho fadu konane v fijnu t. r. pokusili jsme se vzbudit trochu vice nadgeni a zajmu u Merril na geho detskeho odboru tim, ze jsme jim odevzdali fizeni schilze. Tento dobrk napad pfedsedy fadu,.b •atra S.C. Bundila, zdal Se miti slibnk zaeatek. Byli jsme vgak zkla!Trani, kdyZ do pfigti scritze pkigel jen jeding, opravdu nad genk chlapec, Rayinond F. Dietrich ml. Ponevaa si poeine, ve schtizi sebevedome a jevi o vie Zivk zejem, lze pravem pfedpokladati, ze jednou z neho bude dobrk a svedomitk fitednik Mehl. My mu dame radi pfilditost k dobremu zagkoleni se.

Pro nedostatek mista nemohu podrobne referovati o celem prtibehu schtize, chci pouze oznamiti, ae mimo beZne dove zalditosti piedseda, bratr S. C. Bundil a easteene i ja podali jsme zpre.vu o schtrzi sedmeho distriktu, konane 31. kijna t. r. v krasnem miste Corpus Christi.

S politovanim bylo vzato na vedomi, ae bratr Clarence A. Schiller nas navkly opustil, zanechav manaelku Marii, rozenou 2abeikovou a tfi nedospele, jeate gkolou povinne syny. Jmenovank resolueni vkbor (sestra Paulina Bayersova, bratfi F., Maly a Louis Murie) vypracovali hned pfislu gnou zpravu pro Vestnik.

Mimo nageho mistoptedsedy, bratra Alfreda Kalmuse, postradali jsme ve schtizi bratra Obey E. Amburna, kterk je stale jeate vane nemocen a take sestru Jenny V. Bundilovou, ktera pro lehei ochuraveni nepfi gla mezi nas. Potegilo nas velice, kdy2 pritomna sestra Emilie L. Amburnovi oznamila, ze zdravotni stay

bratra Amburna se podstatne zlep gil, cog mu vgichni ze srdce pfejeme. Jmenem vaech elenti nag eho fadu pteji sestfe Bundilove i bratru Amburnovi rychle a trvale uzdraveni.

NaS' cletskk odbor opet vzrostl, pfijall jsme 3 nove eleny, jsou to: Marian Frances Blanafova, Frank W. Tobola a Beverly Ann Zaroska. Viterne je a pfejeme zaroyal, aby se jim mezi nami libilo.

Pro zajimavost uvadim, ae nejmladgi Men na schuzi pfitomnk byla rortomila Tara Lee Burginova, mkt, nejstargi Glen byl nag poctivk elen, kterk nevynecha Zadnou schuzi, bratr Josef Jaroslav Marek (86 rokft).

Kdy2 bylo na potadu placeni poplatkft, pouZil jsem to pfilditosti a ad velmi nerad oznamil dosud ziskane zkugenosti ye vymahani dluZnkch poplatkil od nekterkch dent. Ponevad2 nektefi elenove pisemna upozorneni o neplaceni proste ignoruji, tkeba zavesti jinou praksi. le dopisovani zabere nejenom mnoho easu, ale stoji fad velike penize. Proto gte kaklk bude upomenut pisemne jen jednou s upoZornenim na dal gi postup die platnkch stanov Uznavam, ze snad nekdy je to tale dostati platebnim povinnostem, pak ale main •zato, ze telefonicke zavolani nebo po gtovni listek is. 2 centy by hodne prospely a napravily. Tolik vaZnosti vuci fadu muse miti, doukaklk.

Po ukoneeni schilze men jsme vkbornou svaeinu, jako obvykle peelive pfipravenou vedouci zabavniho vkboru, sestrou Marii Blanatovou, a pak jsme si zahrali "Penny-Bingo". Mezi gt'astnkmi vkherti byl teZ nag mladk adept na mistopfedsednicke mISto Raymond F. Dietrich ml., kterk si vkhru neponechal, nkbri ji daroval fadu. Jiste velmi hezke od nal° a jako tajemnik iadu mu dodateene srdeene dekuji.

Ke konci mam k vain, sestry a bratti, velikou prosbu. Az pfigti schtizi bude na potadu volba tajemnika fadu, pak, prosim vas o to snalne, vynechte mne. Zvolte kohokoliv, jenom ne mne. Funkci tajemnika tadu zastavam ji2 4 roky, je proto nejvyggi eas, aby to vzal zase nekdo jink. Bude to jenom ye prospech fadu, potiebujeme to osveaeni. Koneene, loni jste mi to slibili; kdyi jsem se zdrahal ntad znovu pfijati, zadali jste mne, abych to jeate rok,vydrZel. PonevadZ vim, ze se ye vas nezklamu, jsem jilt, ze me= pfani tentokrate zcela jiste vyhovite. Dekuji yam!

Aby navgteva schazi se zlep gila, zavedli jsme na zkougku losovani. Na male listky napigeme jrnena vaech 'acrid pkitomnkch ye schazi a z tech v pristi schtzi je-

Vo stiedu, clue 1. prosiace 1954. den vylosujeme. Ci jrneno je ta2eno, I,trn obdr2i od tadu $2.00. Podminkou ()dein je, ze clotyenY musi b3'Tt ptitomen prOPacia ye prbspech tdctif!Tentokrate'iryhrala sestra SOO-de Ma.la: ltd.() bi •de pti$te?'

'1(4heirri `s Iii aby'Se nasria ni schfizi seSlo opravdu hodne, do - pdetii-ptacniffYCh i 'co' dO • jecinani' a prbgtaffirt, rbilla tO,: riejleif.$1 sChtite, kterou jsi-PP &Slid iizeli. Na shledantni-V nodeli 12: 1 prasineel ' Jardslay Itleprlik; tajeninik )` irE130111QST SE DOA! corpus Christi, Texas.

Na't'alIVe osloVenr, neb oznanieni eaSto Ptilderne' v tdm na$ern 'Vestinktr, kde se oznamuji ty naSe schuze. KdykOliv ptijdu 'pti` eterii ozno,rneni schtik: a Vecloinost se'dkva,";tu nine to zanese ve vziportilfide do rhoji rodne deainkY ha', MIDtY . 'dedltiky rieb y inely Pro to'dinanioVarii bubeinka. ' ' Tentd: btilYerdk vy g el ria'nates, neb ve nie$te.‘na' otOvferia''IniSta' 'kdY2'' Zaeal biibrioVat, tak naslotiehal litiddnoveho MoVaf.'NettclY,'1434tblio bylb hodrie, td2 t&'''Oet/ jeho ‘a; kdy2 to2''to PoVecietbe20" eteni. Listiny (161stra) ).12dy Mei tr'sebe Pro jistottiYIVIy;. d‘ett, ' .j snfe jef obyeejfie doProv zeTY za pekrieho rioeaki- po ' Cele decline.

"Zde; rnOclerni **(lobe; k-'62narribil ani polf2iji V$Pchny mane" vyrnO2enosti, jake jsou jen v dosahu. Oasto bez' oh/odu 1ake jest s .tim yyda,ni; v:$ak to rrpkdd : 2a,plati,-;

ASTNiK — WEST. TEXAS kpcluil:u a zastupce sjezdir. Take pottebn \,T bory buclou nstanoveny, a meti tend i vYbor na stanovy. Stanovni vYbor bude mit na starosti prostudovat cele stanovy SVPS a zavadne dinky nahradit kte•e' by obstali v soute2i s tjinymi spolky podobneho druhu.

Ka2cIS/ spolek musi se ptizpilsobovat dobe, y e ktere existuje, a die` toho spol:kove zakony upravovat.

V pidletni schki, kdy2 jsme potadali, tak js-te meli ` to poteSeni zde ptivitat mankle 'Jos Kalouskovi z Houstonu.

Mankle Kalouskovi jsou z jednech tech, kteti se hodne zaslou2ili o zalokni a udrkni spolku SVPS, //limo mnoha jinYch tech nag ich spolku po Texasu dosud v einnosti.

Pied rbkem, ye vStroeni schuzi jste si vybrali a zvolili Utedniky pro tento rok 1954; proto pkijd'te letos zas a zvolte si dle yaSelio pr ani Piedniky pro rok 1955.

Po vykizem spolkovSich zale2itosti prop-v./nu jsou neja,ke zabavne a oblibene hry ze ktergch si mfikte i new domti °driest na painatku.

Nevim, co to v$echno bude; VSak to vidime kdy2z" tam budeme.

Bo tomto krat gim programu na ukoneeni bude davana zdarma svaeina vgem ptitonmYm. Spolek se posiard o dodani chutriVeh klobas, chleba a kafieka. Spolkove se%try jsou laskave 2adany q nejake ty ptichure, salaty, koldee a poddobne.

VSak vy vkchny vite, neb v torn mate velkou zkuknost, kterou jste jiz rnockrat prokataly takovSrch a podobnch piile2itostech.

Ono se vtcly ,stalo,ze co se nachystalo, to se i snedlo a 2adnY z toho neoiiemocnel. A jestli se nekdo pfejedl, ton to IA byla jeho vina. Jako na ptiklad, kdy2 se neltdo'ptepije dobrYm pitivem: Nekdy i to tak zvane obeerstveni uSkodi zdravi.

Musimto “na vedomost se diva" ukoneit, aby i ty jine spolky nalezly misto pro svbje oznamovani.

Tak na sliledanou v Sokolovne, 5. prosince 1954.

Za spolek eislo 30 :SVPS, zustava John Staga, ptedseda.

MY:Spolkati se s' nagini oinamovanitri'iichYlujerrie r'etO tech riaslch'novin, kterP jsou tia$irn organein aneb ptiZ'onIVY nairn. krajanskkin sPolkfun.

Do$fal jg6inza4p riOVS/' "befel", ro2ka,z" nageho netriefiScrpohIavi, lycl Varii; crene Publiktini diriandl, `,2e vnedelf 'odpoidd'ne Ve 'd ye Zaene vVrOeni . schtze SVPS. Jest to spolek, kterS7 pOjc$tkij& inestSke'l venkovske majetky prptl'inotrie jak ohnem, tak 1bouti: Datum proSince‘ VAichni, kteti jste pojiSteni u tohoto spOlku, byste Med' ptijit do teto schtze.

V2dyt"'jest to spolek naS- vAeCh a nejen. cre • nekcilika;`kteti ten Spolek vedou: Tr yeitkid Osveta eislo 38. cloncl jsou' vykoriavatele,' van dtiverou Koval', Texas.

PoVeteni, aby 'spcilek zdarne prospival.

Ctene sestry a bran; : 'Orii -Mohoit ten 'sPOlek udelat vetS'i Tak 112 mame po v3iroeni lep$1 ptitorrinosti a 'aiiieinnosti', . schtizi. Navgteva byla velice detna,. Utednici zvoleni Vrgech elena. stati, krome fidetniho, neb bratr fieetni Soh-Laze potadame proto, aby vSichni Felix Hajdik se sveho utadu vzdal. elenove rneli ptistup nahlednout a obeZde jsou jmena inednikti nakho tadu: znamit:se $-tim .naSimivodenint to- Pledseda, Vaclav Batina; mistoptedseda, ho ppdat svpje rfana dobrozdani a poky- Frank Stepan; tajemnik, jerry Stepan; ny k dal$I spolupraci.. neetni, ,8tan. Vydr2a1; pokladnik, Felix Jak jsem ptedalo oznamil, ptipo- Voleik; majotko“ qbor: E. E. Hollub; minam znovu ze narn ptedleha, volba Leon Kalina, Kaiel Hilbek; zabavni

Strana 7 laor: August Hajdik, Ed. Zirnmerhanzel, Will Susen, Frank Stepan, Karel Kalina, a sestra Lillie Ivieie. NemoconskY vYbor: Louis Valek, E. E. 1101111b, Jbe ElSik, Karel 'Vyvjala, a sestry Lillie Ivieie, Agnes Susen, Mary 8tepan. Hibitovni v31.6615: Karel Kalina, a sestra Bertha Kalinova.

Domovnik zvolen mladY bratt Flofferek.

Minnie jsem psal, ze na g ptedsedd ptichystane rfejake ptekvapeni pro ( ny, a skuteene jsme byli ptekva.peni 1 't,5 dy e eisla zpevu: Pani Tidewellova piano a sestra Ruth Ann Meduna BY10 to krasne, radost Poslouchat. Alnebylo vSeelnio, neb bratr Ptedsedr postaral na sve Utraty i o to obeerStvo,,i — slouclek toho Shinerskeho, ktere z,k) jak se patti na odbyt. 'OvSem bylo i dovky vSeho druhu dotti i jidla,. 'Brr pfedsedovi, jrnenem YSech elent tadu srdeene dekuji za vSe,'Co pro nd u= einil. TeSila nas ptitomnost bratra, Jo.% Kroulika, z Brenham, Texas.

Dale chci oznamiti, 2e nak teditel mlade2e, sestra Joyce Antra ll'fibkov I a Dorothy Susenova, s pomoci bratra ny, ptipravuji vanoeni program, kt bude 12. prosince o 8. hOdinach ve& itdove sini. Ka2dST jest uctive zva.n.

S brairskYrn pozdrayern, Jerry 8fepari, tajemat. )•& itad gtefanik eislo, 142..

Houston, Tex,,.

Predseda zallajil schOzi ye 2:30 za piL tomnosti 25 'elerifi. Po pfeeteni dopisn Hlavni irta,doyny, elenove byli ptekvai) P -nijedamSskovhpYbrua, hovoru byl dan navrh, pocIporovan a ,p ze • jsme dernokrate a rozbodne .pi atestujeme proti tavaclerd, cliktatury: naSich tad; Hlavni fitadovna byla nejen v pr;, vu, ale bylo,jeji povinnostl uvest na y ou mini porukni dohody ye schuzi Hlavni hi adovny ueinene; ze Hlavni fitadovna je zocipovedna za jednani fitedniku, vYboril, tadtl a elorui cele Jecinoty mezi sje2cly, jak elanek a, c, d, a elanek 51—a, e, c_lanek 53, d, natizuji. Jestli Tiskovy v3'tbor je nod poveden sjezdu, na veci nicnemeni, se:mu usneseni Hlavni Utadovny at' poeka do sjezdu, ale dopis od Hlavni fitadovny mel bYti uvetejnen.

Zpravy Utednikil a vYboru: Zabavni vVbor 2ada sestry, aby po schfizi zusta,,or nekolik minut a rozdelily mezi sebou praci na Bazaru, kterS7 bude 14. listoprdu (snad prosince, poz. redakee). Jako k ) deho roku pied vanocemi, tad podelui3 nemocne eleny ovocem, ohechy, Zavateninou a pod., tak i letos elenove,)$ou ni, aby neco dq schfize prinesli, con nernocnYm elentim. dodano, aby vedeli, na ne nezaporninarne.

Ve volm"teh navrzich byl prob}mn clotaz

Strana 8 bratra Ho gka, tajeninika, ttetihe okrsku, zda-li spolkova budova pc) rozejiti se kadu, patri Jednote. 616,nek 162 nagich stanov pra y ', 2e v padu rozpa,dnuti se fadu, jest povinnosti poslednich atednikt, vegkere tomu ta,du naleMjici listiny a knihy, otlevzdati Hlavni. iltadow ie. — Tedy ne budovu. Kdyby snad na budove vazla pohledavka od Jednoty, Hlavni kadovna by se jiste postarala piked rozpadnutim tadu o vyrovnani.

Dale ptigla na tadu zalektost zpevu.

Mame sice peknou slairku pohtebnich pisni i s notami, ale 2e1, nikdo nebyl ye schtlzi, kdo by nam je ptedehral. Sestra Vajova pane zazpivala piseri "Zasvit' mi • ty slunko zlate". Jakmile nekoho najdeme, kdo nam pisne zahraje, pak u'l to bude snaggi. Jen vytrvat.

Jak to zde pied lety bylo krasne; meli jsme peveckY sbor, debatni krou2'ky a speleeenskY 2ivot jedna radost. A dnes, abychom zadinali znova. Ale to nic, vYvoj sveta nikdo nezastavi, jen se ptizptsobit.

Jelikog dalgiho jednani nestavalo, ptedseda odroeil schuzi na prvni nedeli v prosinci, ktera bude vS7rodni a volba kednika. Zaeatek v put druhe; na to schtize ukoneena pisni "Hej Slovane".

Miru zdar. Ara, Alois Vaja, dopisovatel. ( ) • 40 Rad Pokrok Sweet Home eislo 63.

Sweet Home, Texas.

Na vedomost se dava, v gem elentim a elenkynim nageho kadu, ze bylo usneseno, v posledni nagi ladove schtizi, ze na ptigti schuzi, ktera se bude konat 19. prosince, budeme mit spoleenou svaeinu.

Nage 2enugky budou tak dobre a pkinesou new zakuskir. Cleni se postaraji, abyste netrpeli 21zni. Poznadte na, kalendati tento den, 19. prosince.

Take se bude konat volba taelovYch akednikii. Bylo by dobte, kdybychorn do,stali nektere sentry za tadove ttednice, Lela mame nektere tadove Atedniky, abyste jich dali na pensi. Tak ptijedte v hojnem poetu. neb, est to schtze ta, a zvolte si Uredniky, aby brali zajem o tadove zalektosti a pracovali pro dobro kadu.

S bratrskYrn na shledanou 19. prosinJoe N. Morris, ce. taj emnik.

(2x) )• d Fort Worth eislo 154.

Fort Worth, Texas, Cteni broth a sestry: Mame po na gi listopadove schtizi. Byla hodne nav gtivena a teZ zajimava, ani se nam domft nechtelo.

Bratr ptedseda Walter Hale zalnijil schuzi; bratr Jan Beean pkeeet1 protokol z minule schilze, sestra Milanova 0znamila, ze ziskala nejvice Merril, a pak te2" oznamila pkijem a vydani.

VISTN/ — WEST, =An Pak. bylo volne jednani, co by se dalo delat pro dobro nag eho tadu, a poinalu schilze skoneena, ku spokojenosti vgech ptitomnYch. Po schuzi veeeke a pa yeeeti jsme 'Iran bingo. Sestry donesly peeivo a teZ. neco na bingo.

Tak bratti a sestry nezapornente se co mo2no v nejvet gim poetu dostaviti do prosincove schilze, ktera se bude konat druhou nedeli, dne 12. prosince, pfesne y e 2. hodiny odpoledne. Vite, ze budou volby irkednikti pro rok 1955. Mif2ete si zvolit koho budete mit radi. Po schilzi J.‘lirajou deti z katolicke gkoly sv. Tongase pekne divadlo.

Ted' se je gte inusim zminit, 2e mame to ye Fort Worth po distriktni schuzi.

Seglo se hodne lidi a schtze byla velice zajimava. A ti chudaci irkednici, jak se ptieinuji a namahaji, aby se ka'ademu zavdeeili. Ale to nevi- moine, neb neni na svete elovek ten, by se zaveleell lidem vgem. Nu, sestra Parmova a sestra, Jura-nova yam napigi vice.

Dekujeme srdeene radu Cis. 92 za to mile pohosteni, i v gem tern milYrn kuchatkam. VSichni hoste se meli dobke a byli veseli. Ted' se buderne te giti na distriktni schuzi v Dallas na druhY rok.

Jegte srdeenY pozdrav br. redaktoru, celemu personalu a v gem ctoucnn zasila, Anna Svitakowl, dopisovatelka. ) • 4, •

Raft Komensky eislo 20.

Granger, Texas.

Oznamujeme \ig en' elentunitadu KomenskY eislo 20 v Granger, Texas, 2e name vYrodni schuze se bude konat druhou nedeli odpoledne v 1:00 hodinu due 12. prosince 1954. tkednici pro pki gti rok budou voleni a jine zalektosti budou piednesene. Po schiizi bude spoledna svadina.

2enske mohou ptinest nejake zakusky.

Dostavme se do schuze v hojnem poetu.

Budete radi, 2e jste pkigli.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Henry E. Vitek, t (2x) ) • 41.

Rad Culak eislo 165.

Moulton, Texas.

Mili etenati Vestniku: Zase pi ichazim neco napsat. Prvni musim popsat nag piknik neb oslavu, 4. narozeniny na geho 'radii. Den byl krasnY, sluneeko pekne svitilo, po celY den a bylo teplieko, lidu se sjelo hodne. Rodiny Emila Midulky, $vobodovYch, KubanovYch, MikgovYch a mnoho jinYch z dalgich mist. I okolni lida se, sjeli v hojnem poet)). Vgichni vespolek se veselili, bratrsky a nratelsky bavili po cele odpoledne , lou reel, hrou Beano, obcerstvenun a pak bohatou yeeeki. R.ogtena a gulag, makovniky a vgechny ostatni chutne pokrrny byly pkipraveny nagimi sesticiekami.Mnoho pochvaly dostaly od vgech.

Bratk, co pekli maso, Ka gpar, DlotthSr,

Ve stkedu, dne 1. prosince 1954.

Fojt a Mikuleneak mistrovsky to ptipravili. Vg em sestram a brattim, kteki pracovali a darovali na na gi oslavu, jmenem celeho tadu srdeene diky; slava vgem!

Je to skuteene bratrske, jen tak dale. pokradovat.

0 tYden pozdeji jsme men schuzi.

Brats ptedseda Jaro gek tam nebyl. Je narukvY lovec, tak byl na, jeleny. Mistoptedseda E, V. Krejci ho zastupoval.

Oznamill s bratrem tajemnikem Wagnerem vYteZek z na gi oslavy. Bylo toho hodne lakes sto dolarkt; peknY ptibytek do nag i skrovne pokladniely. Slava! Pak jsme ujednali mit vanoeni stromeeek a detskY program, yeeeti a pak hru Beano na den 19. prosince, toti'Z v nedeli weer.

Zaeatek v 6 hodin.

Mikulag (Santa Claus), bude mit dar pro kaIde ptitomne cite, a mcdne, i pro nektere star gi zbude. Bratr Havlik, tajemnik narozeninoveho klubu, ma penize z klubove pokladny venovat na ten program. Tak se jiste v gichni i s ditkami dostavte, nebudete litovat. 're gime se na to jak mladi tak i stark.

Bratr Krejci tez ustanovil ttielennY vYbor, nominovat Ureeiniky na pkigti rok, (do ptigti schaze). V prosinci v'Zdy mame volby ntedniktl, dostavte se v gichni, aby byla velika volba a zvolili jsme si dobre a dile Utedniky na rok 1955. Schtize jako obycejne, druhdu nedeli 12. proSince ye dVe hodiny.

Na Iistku nemocnych je bratr John Mlaclenka. Je ted' lep gi, pozdravuje se u decry pi. Fred. Krause v Shiner. Piejeme mu i jinYm nemocnYrn brzke uzdraveni, aby byli priitomni v pti gti schuzi i na vanoenun programu. Tak pro dne gek dost.

J. V. Havlik, Na zdar, dopisovatel. ) • •f• • ( ititd Vesmernost eislo 68.

Nelsonville, Texas.

Jig konec roku se nam bliti, nastal nam eas miti vYroeni schilzi o 2. hodinach odpoledne v SPJST sins v Nelsonville, Texas. V teto schuzi se budou volit atednici na pki gti rok 1955. Tak prosim dostavte se v hojnem poetu a zvolte si frredniky dle sve yule.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, W. D. Kamas, ptedseda.

• 4, • ( 'tad Anton Cermak eislo 56.

Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bratti a sestry: Jsem tak zamestnana, 2e jsem i ptizapomela na Vestnik.

Je pted Dnern dikuvzdani a kdy2 se sjedou dorritt v gechny deti a vnoueata, je tteba ptipravy. Weil v gem dobre prokti svatku a nemocnym tlevu a take milou navgtevu.

Rolnici jsou zamestnani oranim a i setim vgelijakYch travin a na zaorani. Po-

Vr rtkec1u, (Irv, 1. prnlIncr 1914. easi je pflzn1ve, slunko zahfiva semi a vlahy je dost. Take Aroda byla prochazejici, nekde vie neb merle, jak kde dostali deSt'.

Zdravi take jsme, az na, ty nachiazeniny; tedy marne opravdu vzdati diky za vgechna dobrodini..

Schfize 6.dova dobfe pokraeovala a take jsme odhlasovali jistou zalditost, ale o tom dd zpravu na g pfedseda a tajemnice.

Pfigti schilze druhou nedeli v prosinci: bude vanoeni progTam pro deti a take svagina. Sestry, jako jindy zasobi kuchyni peeivern. Tedy na shledanou 12. prosince, budou se voliti atednici.

Se sesterskYrn pozdraverri,' A. tablova « )• Rad Tyr eislo 80.

Holland, Texas.

Bratki a sestry kadu Tyr eislo 80 jsou timto zvoni do v3irooni schtize, ktera bude pokadana, prvni nedeli v prosina Jest to povinnosti katcleho elena se dostavit, kdo ma zajem na zdarnern pokroku fadu.

Jak yam jest mnolVin znamo, vSirgeni nage schOze byla odlolena na prosinec, nasledkern nemoci br. pfedsedy Jakubce, kterST podstoupil dve take operace a ted' jig se pozdravil talc dalece, ge mad ,mu bude moano se schilze zueastnit.

Na volbe Ufednika se ma podilet kaZdS7 elen, pokud moZno. Sestry jsou Zadany, aby se dostavily a ter provedly volby v jejieh odboru.

Dostavte se v gichni pateho prosince.

Joe 33elieek.

S pozdravem, ) • 4, kid Svaz techoslovanti eislo 92.

Fort Worth, Texas.

Mill bratti a sestry: Schtze tietiho distriktu path jiz minulosti a • myslim, Ze se nam clobte vydafila. I poeasi nam pfalo; z ran g bylo dosti zima, ale jinak byl peknS7 slunnY den a v sini bylo pfijernne.

Schfize byla zajimava a pouend, mnohSt z nas se vkly neeemu novemu pfluei.

O jednani a co se ye schfizi udelalo, nebudu imat; to vypi ge tajemnik bratr L. 0. Hoek a pritornni dopisovatele. Ja byla zamestnana u dvefi a nebylo mi mono vgechno sledovat.

Jmenem tadu chci podekovat v gem navgtevnikum a tai nas velice, ge jste v tak hojnem poetu pfijeli a doufame, Ze i vam se u nas libilo.

Z: Temple, z Hlavni Afadovny pkijel pfedseda bratr Ed. Marek a feditel bratr Karel Navratil. Z Houstonu redaktor br.

Valeik s manaelkou; bratr J. M. 8krabanek, pfedseda 5. distriktu, s manZelkou; tajemnik bratr Rudy J. 8evak, s manZelkou a sestra Frances Olexova. Kde

VESTNiX 'Mtn: l'tc.7A.S se jeden:podival, vgude znami, z Waco, West, Ennis, Dallas, Wichita Falls; nemohu vas vgechny jmenovat, zabralo by to' moe mista. TO pfitomni na gi bratil itfednici 3. distriktu s manZelkami. Jegte jednou vam vgem srdeene dekujeme a buderne se twit na shledanou v Ojai schazi, ktera bude, tusim, v dubnu u du Cis. 84 v Dallas.

Teg upkiinnY dik sestram keditelce Annie Langer a Flore Koei a v gem ditkarn zittastnenYm na programu. itadu, Sokolu, &kern ze gkoly od kostela sv. Tomage, St. sestke Charlotte, ktera je doprovazela na Wane: Wein detera se dostalo zasiougeneho potlesku za pane provedeni.

Teg sestram kuchakkarn a v gem, co pkispely razinYm peeivem do kuchyne, deveatirm co obsluhovaly u sestram u dveri a bratram v nalevne a vg em, co nam jakYrnkoliv zpilsobern vypomohli, patfi na g vfelY dik.

Ted', brat •i a sestry, pfernSrglejte a pfipravujte se na pri gti mesic, 12. prosince do vStroeni schilze. Budou volby AfedniIca a vYbora; Pritornnost v gech Mena je Zadouci. ✓. nedeli veeer, 19. prosinee bude ve.noeni nadilka a dets y program psi s romeeku a ani 1V1lkula g di Santa nebude scha,zet. Mame se na co fait.

M. juranova, S pozdravern, dopisovatelka.

• 4, • fz4d. fivezda Miru eislo 33.

Bleiblerville, Texas. ili bratti a sestry: V minule schUzi bylo ujednano, Z'e prosincova schtize bude ta vSiroeni schilze, Budou se volit fitedniel pro pfi gti rok 1955. Schtize zapoene v.10 hodirt dopoledne 12. prosince.

VYbor oznamil, ze nam uvan nee° k Way nevim go to, bude, za malt poplatek.

Tak se dostavte v hojnem poetu. I sestry jsou zvany.

Zustavam s pozdravem, Vincenc Chaloupka, tajemnik. ) • 4 • ( Add Cesti Bratii eislo 44.

Industry, Texas.

Cteni bratfi a sestry: Timto vas chci vgechny uvedomit,ze nage vYrotni schaze se °pet bli gi a bade se konati na druhou nedeli v prosinci, to tit 12., poeinaje v devet hodin rano, v budove mistnich eili "Local Fire Station" v Industry.

Tedy jste zadani, abyste se dostavili do teto schaze a zapravili si sve dlu gne zálegitosti a potom ye volbe akednika zvoliii si aredniky pro pri gti rok.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem, Miroslav L. Petrusek, tajemnik.

Strang 9 Rad Velehrad eislo 19.

Schulenburg, Texas.

Timto upozorimji eleny kadu Veleh•ad 'Oslo 19. ge jako kagdorodne koname rocni schazi prvni nedeli v prosinci n V padu gpatneho poeasi, nedeli druhou.

Letos asi toho gpaneho poeasi nebudc, neb to krasne poem' mame potad, den jak den, sucho a sucho, a ne gkodilo by to gpatnej gi poeasi u2 jedriou ptiglo a pofadne nam zaprgelo.

To dostavte se v gichni kdo magete a jste dobre vale„ pkijd'te a berte freast na vYroeni schazi. Vim, ge napominani moc nepomage, ale natikani a bedovani take ne,-ale kdo rnt gete; prijd'te do schaze rani.

S bratrskYm pozravem, Ferd. Mieulka. ) • 4, • ilad Pokro'k Houstonu Oslo, 88 Vag eni pkatele, Bratri a Sestry: VYnseni schaze kadu Pokrok Houstonu, Oslo 88, bude konana, jako obyCejM,, druirou nedeli v prosinci, toti g 12. V closet hodin rano. Ja vas za irkedniky radii vgechny uctive zvu, abyste se freastnili, protoge bude mnoho dale gitYch otazek a navrha prednesenych irked elen,,tvo.

Jest to nutne, miti velkY poCet 'Clem\ pdtomnYch. Novi atednici budou voleni na prigti rok; navrhy pro velkou zmenti domacich pravidlech budou podane zvYgeni domacich kadovYch poplatka budou pkednesene elenstvu. Mnoho jinYch dalegitYch zale gitosti bude v nagem jed/rani.

Neni to jen pravo, ale rovna jest to pcvinnost kalcleho elena se dati slygeti a sve osobni nahledy a ideje vyjadrit.

Prave proto jsou schtize odbYvane a jenom ye schazi se zmeny a zakony tvori.

Po schazi je pozde delati navrhy a zmeny. Jak je east() sly get "tak a nebo onak to ma bYti"; proto zde je to pkile git . st, jeden druheho vyslechnorkti; tedy, 12. prosince v deset hodin rano.

Ve dvanact hodin bude chutny obed podavan vg ern pritomnym elenam zdarS bratrskYm pozdravem, ma.

F. A. Kadlecek, tajemnik • " • fad Svornost Jihu CIslo 15.

Buckholts, Texas.

Bratil a sestry!

Jen kratke upozorneni, ge nage vYrodni schaze bude jako kaidoroene, poraclana prvni nedeli v prosinci, co g pkipada na pateho.

Schilze bude zahajena o jedne hodine odpoledne, 'aby byla clkive ukoneena, kdyg jsou dny uZ dosti kratke.

Ovgem v padu gpatneho poeasi, bude schaze pokadana o tYden pozdeji. At' je clegt' sebe vitanej gi, nikdomu se do rimy a cle gte nechce.

Zustaviun jako vgdy se sesterskYm pozdravem, Hilda Brtigova, taj M nice.

VtSTI■TiK — WEST. TEXAS SBOR

Cteni 0atele:, ne'kdy v kvetnu tohoto roku Vase lagiliantni a neOna.vna, pani Birdie Hitlh-brova pdadala, mne, abych upravil piten pro yrtoupeni v Galvestonu a na.psal dalei hudbu pro zvlaStiai produkci, Tel by zahrnovala celou elenskou rodinu SPJST, totiZ malou drobotinu, vyrostlejditky, mladd a dospele elenstvo, ani sem. si tehdy nepomyslel, sam budu sppluptisbbiti pri provedeni premiery.

Vzhledem k prekaZkarn, prvni east produkee nebudepi. Hilsherovou predvedena, ,lest,to Skoda., ponevadz tato nadeena, ada dama, vedouci vas Odbor mladde, Jja niZ, jsem si jist, kaZdY vernY 'Olen SPJ .ST muSi bYti opravnene hrd, pracovala s .takovou radosti na vlastni skladbe -poom,'Boom, Baom" a na jevietni tpraVe- at taneeniCh figuracich dal gich eisel, ail bubeniakove" a "V dobach naigi ee.ske.-polky",ktere jsou prvni a stredni 65,7 zrainene produkce. Pouze Finale "Sbar ;Revel). SPJST" bude predvedeno na koraArena. Texas Fraternal Congress v. gralver. s'torru, • Texas a hudebni partitura byla .Droto zvet gena na samostatne ,l3ylo to verg poteeenim zileastniti se _, airgek Sboru Pevcil SPJST — smigene kterY pod vedesboru darn a panU 4m sveho sbormistra, velice nadarre paElsie Dvorak Kaderove, jez sama jest zniamou koncertni pe ykyni, dokazal ska, rem nemoZne — nastudovani nova hu-7 bni skladby v tak kratkem Case. c,Priohazeje do Houstonu, tesil jsem se , no 'opetne setkani se s yYmi prateli, vil -znueYirdaktoemVsnikuajeho cnoti, panem a pani Stepan ValeikovYmi, v4ly veselYmi a pratelskYm Menem sboru reditelti SPJST a jeho choti, panem a pani Joe SkrabankovYmi ,(Uncle Joe pro pane) a panem a pani 3 OlexovYrni, dvema nelmfiejeich lidi, jd jest me potegenim eitati mezi sve pratele. ,Okkaval jsem tOvna, kdyZ,,si °pet potresem.e rukou s Pravnikem. Hankou a jeho maminkou, s kterou jsme si tolik popovidali o to stovekate Praze, pri jejich naveteve v Chioagu.

Mimo poteeeni seznameni s elenstvem takno nadeeneho peveckeho sdrukni, jsem pozvan bYti pritomen elenske esehrize radii Pokrok Cis. 88 v Houstonu, ktera, pod schopnYm vedenim sveho progresivniho a prijemneho predsedy, palm Hilghera, spojuje mnoho eeskYch lidi ll'oustorm k bratrske spolupraci v radu, syYm prijezdem veal jsem ku*fed-a, ze pevci radu Pokrok Cis. 88 prieiM: se ze veech sil, by vynikli v produkci $ani Birdie Hilsherove. Neodekaval jsem yeak takovY talent, takove hudebni naani a takove nacl geni a touhu po doko-

Ve stredu, dne 1. prosince 1954.

PEVCU WJST (John /. Pech)

nalosti. Mel jsem jine plany, ktere skarem zamezily moji pritomnost konvence v Galvestonu; ale kdyZ jsem videl tolik up •irnne touhy, a nadeeni mezi pevci a po velice zajimave a prijemne diskusi s ny Olexou, Valeikena, Hilsherem a Skrabankem, kdy Z • jsme osvdeni miuvili o' prednostech utitcich plynoucich ze zalokni staleho peveckeho sboru v tadu — a miuvili jsme tam o hudbe a zpevu hnedle dye hodiny nedalo rni jinak a zmenil jsern sate plany, abych mohl pomoci v prvni sborove produkci dle svYch nejlepelch schopnosti. Vzhledem k tomu, ze pouze Finale produkce bude pouato,

JOHN J. PECH

InUebYti hrda nevYeledky sve ne prate v zajnau SPJST. Nasled.ovani jeji snaky podobnoU aktiviton v jinYch tadech vasi organisace , jiste by prinesloSP JST dalei a vetei oceneni nejeli statni ale aelanarOdni, se sampre3mYm px4riastkem radach elenstva. Na mnonalnistech, rilznYch . „ „. statech, slyeel jsem pouze slova nejvetsrlao.:uznam a chvaly pro ocenenihadnou ' distinktivni snahu va gi mile reditelkY Odboru rialexlek. Jeji prObe at' -zajmu deti a s Urn •epoleneho povzbUzeili radoveho Zivota v SPJST -jest predmetein diskuse, s niZ se 1Ze east° setkati.,'Tatb mlada eeska-dama jest dnes Uthavarreco yYznaena autorita ve svem odboru -a flat vYsledky jejich snah; my Americana, v jich2 Zilach proudi krev eeskYClaiaredkO; bYti ani jinak, nez aby laska odmaze bYti ani jinak, neZ aby laska; a oddarn vetch ditek va gi organisace byly ste jejimi. lsem jist,' ze tento etvrtek, dne 18: 11stopadat 1954 potomci Ceske kive nagi americke viasti zhosti se s . vyznamena-: Min sveho representace na 'statni konvenci v • Galvestorni • jsem Veliee •et'asten a hrd, ze jsem mel to testbYti•jim jejich snaze napoinocen; PIeji pevcima radii Pokrok 'Oslo 88 v Houstonu irinoha zdaru na' jejich peVecke draze a mile pani Birdie Hileherige, aby jeji nezietna prate v Zajmu SPJST setkaia nagiin nailYrn. deSkYth, dem, vaZenYm elenstvem SPJST, pora.;. zumenim, uzrianim a sPravedliVYrn oCenenim;jehoZ" si tak v hojne mike zasIouk. Jest bohukl 'hodrie tnalo tak nadanYch, schopnYch, povola.liYch a pri upi• innYch a MilYchPradovnikii v fada,ch na.gi Ceske Vetve • v Americe, jakb jest pani Birdie Hilshetova. • •' Se srdeenYm pozdravem a snad shledanou, -Shorn. Pevcii • SPJST, John J, 'Pech.

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Chicaga, skladatel pisne "N a s e SPJS T", objevil se jako rytit v pohadce, aby v posledni chvili pomohl ochotniSokol v Houstonu kum tadu Pokrok Houstonu zdolati preSokol Houston bude konati svoji vyro& kaZky. Za tuto ochotu a nezistnost vyslovuji mu zpevaci neskonalY yak. ni valnou hromadu v nedeli..5. prosinect.

Schnze se. preklada z druhe nedele ,na —Redaktor, prvni nedeli protok druhou nedeli Made konati svoji, vYroeni schilzi rad , Pobylo nutno napsa.ti novY hudebni dopro`vod sOlistky, jine mezihry atd., ale zpe-, krok Houstonu. •Bratri a sestry ,vezinete \Taxi vzali veechny zmeny s lehkosti a tcto na vedomi a dostavte se na schfi, zi v poetu co nejveteim., Na:poraclu. poprekonali veechny prekday. davani zprav a volba einovnikii na .Jsem velice vdeeen za oceneni, jehoZ• rok. Po schilzi pratelska zabava, se mne jmenem sboru a veech freastnikii eerstveni a rtizne hry. Tedy nezape, dostalo pri posledni zkouece od vakneho mcmate na prvni nedeli 5. prosince. redaktora pana Valeika a mile pani KaJahaatel derove. VaZim si velmi darku mne veno) • 4 • ( vaneho, vzpominek na dny stra.vene s nimi a navZdy se budu teeiti pratelstvim, easto prechazime, z lasky ke ctgadosti; jd mne venovali. ale nevracime se nikdy od .c.taldosti k Myslim, ze rortomila, pani Hilsherova lasce.

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Wednesday, December 1, 1954

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

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Reports from Lodges, biographies, etc., intended for publication, must be in the hands of the Editor a week before the date of issue. Address all editorial matters to: Editor, 6402 Prague, Houston 7, Tex.

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 W ith Undeliverable Copies to SUPREME LODGE SPJST, TEMPLE, TEXAS

Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Section On Thursday, November 18, 1954, the Youth Section of the Texas Fraternal Congress held its regular annual meeting in Galvez Hotel, Galveston, Texas.

Sister Birdie Hilsher, SPJST, state president of the Youth Section, presented the following report: Dear Youth Counselors, Brothers and Sisters, Ladies and Gentlemen: In my report as the president of the Youth Section of the Texas Fraternal Congress, I would like to present an over-all picture of the trends and developments in the National Fraternal Organizations, the State Organizations everywhere, in respect to the Youth Movements' importance and promotion in the fraternal benefit system field.

Before proceeding any farther, I would like to deliver to you the greetings of our National President of the National Youth Counselors Association, Miss Louise Patrick, who intended to address this meeting in person, but was unable to do so because of her other official duties.

Now to continue my report: First of all, it is realized more and more that it is incumbent upon the leadership cf every fraternal society to initiate the project of the Youth Movement in every lodge, sponsor it sincerely, and encourage the whole general membership's participation in the promotion of the youth movement and its activities.

It is also recognized that the eminently outstanding characteristics of the Fraternal Youth Movement must be brought continuously to the general public's attention. The public must be made aware of the civic, educational, humanitarian, and welfare work which is embraced in cur Youth Movement Program, and also of the worthwhile contribution and service of the Youth Movement which the Fraternal Organizations bring to the community.

It is also of paramount importance to promote and further the all important influence of Public Relations through the Youth Movement; and there, of course, is one definitely positive way of handling this requirement. We must use the excellent advantage of the lodge system inherent in the existence of the fraternal organizations and through bring to the community the fraternal

ideas of benevolence, brotherhood, education, and security, which constitute the determinative factor in the characteristics of fraternal benefit systems' civic enterprise.

As every fraternal insurance society must have a lodge syAein, we should use these channels and capitalize on the advantage of being able to offer the prestige and comforts of lodge membership with the security of insurance, in creating and stimulating in the people of the community the desire to belong to a fraternal order.

The interest of the public in our fraternal benefit system can be principally attracted through the promotion of active social life in the lodge, through cultural prestige such as the sponsorship of choruses, stage productions, and sport activities, through distinctive appearances on and participation in public events and last but not least through the establishment of a prosnerots and progressive Youth Movement.

The importance of an active Youth Movement is being brought dramatically to the attention of every official of every society, national and state. Everywhere the prudent and sincere leadership is promoting opportunities for attracting and retaining young people in their organization's future life. In this cause, special schools are being established for the purpose of training capable leadership in the Youth Movement. Everywhere plans and promotions are being prepared and effected to assure the continuous growth of paternal organizations through the building up of the loyalty and desire for the feeling of belonging to the society in the Youth; and through this active interest of the young generation, there is the opportunity to secure the attention and the membership of the parents and their friends.

A Youth Movement is a very valuable, intangible asset to every fraternal society because it is not designed nor practiced for selfish exclusiveness. It is conceived and employed for service to the membership and community as a whole, because it extends the true brotherhood and true fraternalism to the children; and fraternalism in its extension of brotherhood for the welfare of the whole

community through the development of a Youth Movement is an outstanding and important part of our civilization and of our American way of life.

Let us always remember that the Youth of our children is the period when we should use every opportunity to build up in the children the habits and hopes and fate in our fraternal societies; it is a moment, once past, of which the appointed work can ever be done again.

Youth is the season of hope, enterprise, and energy, and no responsible fraternal official can refuse to overlook it or fail to take cognizance of its importance to the security of fraternalism. If the parents and the membership through the effect of the Youth Movement make certain the prevailing sentiments occupying the minds of our Youth, are wholeheartedly with our fraternal life, they will know what is to be the character of the next generation active in the leadership in the future of our fraternal societies.

I do, therefore, recommend that the Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Section constructs and presents a definite program of helpful promotions in the development of "The Youth Movement Proceedings and Activities " and appoints a permanent working committee in this cause to whom all fraternal societies in the State of Texas can apply for assistance in the develoPment of their Youth Movement Program. This project, of course, can only be made successful through the unified sponsorship and support of the idea by all member societies of the Texas Fraternal Congress. Such an "Advisory Committee" would be of tremendous advantage to all of us. I further recommend a motion on the establishment of this committee to be drafted and presented in the official proceedings of the 54th Texas Fraternal Congress.

I also recommend at this time the Youth Section of the Texas Fraternal Congress amends its by-laws — same as other state Organizations have already enacted — in accordance with the bylaws as used by the National Youth Movement Program.

To this end, I propose the name of (Continued on Page 20)

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y birdie In my Youth Counselor's Annual Report of 1954, I would like to discuss the essentials of a prosperous Youth Movement.

As a forward, I believe we all agree that the clear strong purpose of the Youth Movement underlies the character, culture, Position, and attainments of fraternalism, because it cements the friendship bonds in a united effort of membership, gives everyone real importance in the society, and in essence assures the security of the future. We all must therefore persevere in constant abiding desire to succeed in the Youth Movement and will do so only with great steadiness of purpose in injecting the objectives of the building up of our Youth Movement as the impetus to social commingling in the lodges' fraternal life, patient energy for accomplishment and resoluteness undaunted by difficulties.

In the following, I would like to discuss the ten basic prerequisites essential to a successful operation of the Youth Movement for the enjoyment of every child.

First of all, we must have trained leaders. The selection and appointment of enthusiastic and interested Youth Directors must be of first concern of the fraternal officers, because without the sincere support and co-operation of these Youth Movement Officials, who are in direct contact with the children, their parents, and general membership, the Youth Movement cannot properly function at all. On their shoulders rests the responsibility of stimulating and holding the interest in the Youth Movement activities through giving the youth address and an opportunity in presenting its accomplishments to the membership interested in the results.

Planned issues of programs must be, developed. The efforts of the Youth Directors must in turn be aided and abbeted by supplying them with suitable program material which would enable them to give the children diversified opportunities for study and suitable material for show appearances. This pro-

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gram should contain as much as possible action activities.

Regular meetings should be established.

The Youth Mopment can succeed only, and I stress this point, only if meetings are held at regular intervals of at least once a week for the Youth Direct/ors class study purpose and perhaps once a -month twice a week, holding on the other day, the Youth Clubs official meeting.

Indoor and outdoor activities are most important. The main selection of interest should include sports; such as baseball, volleyball, etc.; games; musical drills; dances; ballroom and special stage routines, singing; dramatics; various crafts with perhaps lessons provided with some of the above activities of self-supporting basis.

Special events stimulate interest. Several times during the year, a show time should be arranged presenting the Youth in the program they studied. Also the opportunity should not be overlooked of including the children in appearances at events planned and held by the lodge for the Youth Movement benefit.

Service. The Youth Movement cannot and will not prosper and perpetuate by itself. Through the appointed officials, the Supreme Lodge and local lodge officers, we must give service to the children. We must make them feel at' home in our lodges, we must make them look forward patiently to their Youth Movement meetings as hours of enjoyment and good time. We must instill in the children the desire for permanent belonging in the active life of the fraternal lodge, and to this end, everyone — all officers and the whole membership we must give SERVICE. The stimulus of advancement. There must be a progress made in the mastering of program material, as nothing will give the children more satisfaction as does the presentation of their show and the resultant recognition and the plaudits of the audience. The studies may demand a lot of patience and application, but without this work producing the necessary advancement, we will lose the children's interest.

Wednesday, December 1, 1954 The advisability of uniforming. Whenever and wherever possible a uniform universal attire should be employed — not necessarily specially made, could be blue jeans and white shirts, etc. — when performance appearances are presented of a whole group. This idea also includes of ocurse the Youth Movement insignia, membership cards, pins or ring emblems, etc., all giving the children a feeling of permanency of belonging.

The desirability of pla yground equipment. The individual lodges, if at all possible, in providing playground equipment for the entertainment of the children while the adult meetings are in session, would not only bind the children closer to the fraternal order, but at the same time would gain better attendance in their meetings. Parents cannot always leave their children at home or with someone else and so go where the children like to go, missing perhaps an important meeting at the lodge.

Summer Camp. A place where during the summer months, the young and adult could meet, enjoy an outing, present programs, hold dances, and indulge in sports, etc., and thus have additional common meeting grounds for solidifying old and estlablisbing new friendships and strengthening the ties of fraternal life of the society.

The strength and safety of an organization and the community consists in virtue, intelligence and loyalty of its youth and should we become out of sympathy and lose the zeal for the capturing end retaining of our children for our society, then our fraternal work for this world is over.

As to my activities during my tenure as the Youth Counselor of the SPJST and the president of the Youth Section of the Texas Fraternal Congress, I attended many meetings and conventions.

Namely, the National Youth Counselors meeting in 1954, served on the Youth Committee of the National Fraternal Congress in Atlantic City, September, 1954, the 100th year convention of the CSA in St. Louis, • Mo. I made visits to various societies and observed their mode of procedure in the Youth Movement.

To wit: headquarters of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Illinois, the CSA National Fraternal Organization headquarters in Cicero, Ill., the Catholic Order of Foresters in Chicago, Ill., the Royal Neighbors headquarters in Rock Island, Ill., Sons of Hermann headquarters in San Antonio, the Sokol Societies Summer Camps in Michigan and Crystal Lqke, Ill., the Slovak Summer Camp in Wisconsin, the Croation Summer Camp

Wednesday, December 1, 1954 in Des Plains, Ill., and also many, many meetings and various activities of other fraternal societies and non-fraternal youth clubs.

I have found everywhere the necessity of Youth for our Societies more and more acute. In this respect, it is gratifying to observe the results attained since the promotion of the Youth Movement and the drive for capturing and retaining the young people in the fraternal life has gained greatly in intensity with the establishment of the National Youth Counselors Association 5 years ago.

I have delivered many lectures and addresses, and wrote many articles and editorials on the development and the organization of the Youth Movement and its programming, and in the meetings I have attended at the state and national conventions, I have fully discussed all phases of the Youth Movement activities with various state and national delegates.

Exhaustive study of an extensive research in the field of fraternal system activities in general and the Youth Movement in particular has provided me with a great wealth of facts and knowledge invaluable in the discharge of the duties of my Youth Counselorship office, and in the study of the influences of the Youth Movement on present fraternal life and its, design and its necessary paths of tomorrow.

No money can — even though I never received any salary or compensation whatsoever for my work — repay me for the time, expense, and energy expended in my activities on behalf of our Youth, as well as for the benefit, advantage, and distinction of the entire membership; and only hope my endeavor was not in vain and will bring now and in future years our SPJST organization everlasting advantages.

How About The Babies?

HOW MANY BABIES WERE BORN AMONG YOUR RELATIVES AND FRIENDS LAST MONTH? DID YOU GET ANY TO JOIN OU JUVENILE DEPARTMENT? IF NOT WHY NOT? WE INSURE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 10 FOR 40e PER MONTH.

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DALLAS FRATERNAL mum: Among the various reports that were presented to the delegates of the Texas Fraternal Congress in Galveston two weeks ago, there were reports of fraternal activities in Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and other large cities.

Your editor was fortunate to obtain the best of these reports. It came from Dallas and was written by Brother A. M. Vrla, president of Dallas Fraternal Council. His report was as follows: ANNUAL DEPORT OF THE DALLAS FRATERNAL COUNCIL 1954 The Dallas Fraternal Council has been holding regular meetings each month this year with the exception of July and August. In June, the National Fraternal Week was celebrated.

At present, the council consists of eight societies with fifteen units represented.

All the societies are well pleased with the Dallas Fraternal Council's activities and feel that the fellowship, close association with one another and exchanging of ideas is a worth-while project.

In our January meeting, a program was outlined for the year. This included appointing Miss Mary Ann Sheridan and Mrs. Josephine Whitley as co-chairmen for cur National Fraternal Week celebration in June. Each society was notified which month they would serve as host to the Council.

Donations from Dallas Council included twenty-one dollars to the March of Dimes and ten dollars to the cancer fund.

In FebIuary, we discussed ways to get our youth interested in lodge work and fraternalism as a whole. It was suggested that we should let them serve on committees ,and hold responsible positions in their respective societies to create more interest and enthusiasm.

Mrs. Thelma Smith, past president of the Texas Fraternal Congress, Mr. J. F. Chupick; Supreme Secretary of the SPJST and Mrs. Lena Shugart, National Director and State Manager of North East Texas Woodman Circle gave interesting talks in March, stressing the increasing need of unity and organization in our fraternal work.

In our April meeting, plans for the Fraternal Week were discussed and were completed in May. A Fraternal Week celebration on June 14, 1954, at the Praetorian Center attracted approximately two hundred guests for a picnic supper and program.

The affair was certainly enjoyed by all present. Mr. Joe T. Steadham, who succeeded Mr. W. H. Winchester as presi-

dent of the Texas Fraternal Congress, was our speaker for the evening. MP. Sid Pokladnik of the SPJST showed the true spirit as a fraternal member by donating all the wieners for our picnic supper. The council wishes to take this oppertunity to thank everyone who liaci a part in helping to make this fraternal week celebration a huge success.

In September and October, plans were made for a Bingo party to raise money for extension work of the council.

The Bingo party in November turned out to be very successful. The Western Bohemian Association was host to the council and they prepared a barbecue supper which was enjoyed by all.

During the year we mourned the passing of Mrs. Bina West Miller, former Supreme President and Mrs. J. M. House of the Women's Benefit Association, Mi., W. H. Winchester, president of the Texas Fraternal Congress and Mr. John N. Harris, president of the Praetorians.

Our year will be completed with b.

Christmas party in December. Everytsne is asked to bring canned food which will be given to the needy. In closing, I wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone in each society in making this year a real success.

Fraternally submitted, Arnold M. Vrla, President, Dallas Fraternal Council ) • 4, A-BOMB DOESN'T CHANGE WEATHER Atomic explosions may wipe Out cities, but they aren't powerful enough to atfect the weather.

In terms of released energy, the burs. ricane, not the A-bomb, commands more respect from the weatherman, according to Charles B. Johnson, Chicago District forecaster • for the U. S. Weather Bureau.

Scientific information has established no connection between atomic tests and so-called unusual weather, he said.

"An atomic explosion is a drop in the bucket compared to the energy released in an old-fashioned hurricane," he declared.

Of course, we don't have too mucli, information on the nuclear-type explosions, but conAder that the average hurricane will release 200 to 300 times at much energy per minute as the earlier types of A-bombs; yet distant areas me not affected by it."

The weather prognosticator said unusual weather isn't really unusual -well always have it.

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REPORTS FROM LOCAL LODGES HVEZDA TEXASU LODGE NO. 47 Temple, Texas Dear Friends, It seems to me that I have neglected my job, but I shall try to squeeze in as much as I can tonight.

I have not even thanked all of the girls who took part in our district meeting. I wish to thank everyone of you.

You were wonderful; not only those from our lodge, but from the other lodges also. I wish to correct Brother Belicek in that the girl who sang "Modre o'er was not from our lodge, but from "Praha No. 29" from Taylor. I think that was really a beautiful song and beautifully sung

by Rose Marie Mikolaj, I also wish to thank the members of Lodge No, 24 for the good lunch. Everything was good. I want to say this much about our meeting that there was not any business accomplished, but at least the meeting was very peaceful compared to a district meeting we attended in another district just recently. Our district meetings never get to such a high point where the president has to use the gavel or grab the microphone away from the speaker. I like to see people gather together and chat in a friendly way and have a good time rather than almost shout at each other.

There is one thing that I brought home from this meeting and that is that I am very much in favbr of a museum in our headquarters. Temple` has no museum and maybe this would be in teresting, not only b3 the Czech people, but to everybody; however I myself do not think that the third floor of the building would be a very good place for it. Why not use the vacant space you now have?

On November 13th we had one of those very seldom celebrations at our hall. Brother John and Sister Hurta celebrated their golden wedding day.

This was indeed a big feast day for all of us who attended. We had plenty of beef barbecue, sausage, chicken dressing, and everything that goes with a good dinner. You should have seen all of the beautiful gifts. Sister Hurta locked like a little girl opening the gifts. It made all of us 'eel good just to ice how hapPY she was. At night there was a big free dance to the music of Slim and His Playboys. The grand march was the best.

Brother and Sister Hurta are the parents of eight wonderful children, all of them grown and married. I wish for Brother and Sister Hurta to live many more 'happy years together and have good health and much luck. Brother Hurta.

said that anybody who wishes him fifty more years of life hates him so I am not saying how many more years; just many.

At our last' meeting we elected our officers for the year 1955. All 'of our officers were re-elected as follows: F. E. Hejl, Jr.,President Emilie Mikeska, Vice President Frank V. Spanhel, Secretary Edwin Chlapek, Treasurer Anton 1Viotl, Bookkeeper Jerry Adamek,'Guide Ella Haisler, English Reporter Frances Rusnak, Czech Reporter Youth Director, Clara Hejl Audtting Committee: Albetrt 'Mikeska, Jerry Talasek, Emil J. Hejl.

Solicitors: Emil J. Hejl, Walter Jakubec, Albert Mikeska, Anton Motl The resolution committee will be selected in our next meeting; also the management of our hall for 1955 will be discussed in our next meeting. So all of you come and help decide what to do.

Brother Editor, excuse this scratching, but my fountain pen got lost and I'm using my husband's and somehow it doesn't want to write good.

Fraternally, Mrs. Clara Hejl ) • it • LODGE CESTI BRATRI NO, 44

Dear Members: I hereby wish to remind all of you that our annual meeting is again approaching, and will be held on December 12th, the second Sunday, beginning at 9 'o'clock in the morning, in the Fire Department Building. You are requested to come to this meeting and pay your dues, and at the same time elect officers for the coming year.

Fraternally, Miroslav L. Petrusek, sec'y )• 4 • ( LODGE SLOVAN JIHU NO. 26

Dear Members: In the issue No. 47, page 15, of the Vestnik is a notice of our annual Lodge meeting by our Secretary Sister Veroda, when new officers are to be elected.

A further statement that Bro. Nedbalek wishes to retire as president is correct, but, that he held the office of president for more than 50 years is k incorrect. I do not wish to take credit for something that I did not do.

It is true, that I am a member for over 50 years, and that during that time I have served as Financial Secretary for a number of years. I retired from that office in 1899, when I accepted an ap-

pointment as Rural Mail Carrier, out of the Skidmore Post Office.

For a number of years I did not hold any office in the Lodge, but I attended every meeting, unless I was unavoidably detained.

I do not have the minutes of our meetings at hand, but if my memory is correct, I succeeded the late Bro. P. K. Mikeska as president a good many years ago. Yes, I wish to retire in order that some young member of either sex can become interested, and carry on.

Fraternally yours, J. P. Nedbalek, President Lodge No. 26 1 •

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Hallettsville, Texas The Karel Havlicek Lodge No. 4, held its regular meeting on the second Sunday, November 14th. Routine business matters were attended to, and officers of the lodge were elected.

Officers elected are as follows: Ervin J. Bucek, President; Mrs. Selma Grones, Vice-President; Charles Holy, Secretary; Ervin J. Holy, Treasurer; Hilmer Galetka, Recorder; Mrs. Frances Fabian, Correspondent, and Mrs. Selma Grones, Counsellor.

Secretary Charles Holy was extended special recognition for his good work in securing new members, and at the same time was requested that he continue his membership drive as a special birthday favor for Mr. Edward Marek, President of the Supreme Lodge.

The members complimented the Youth Committee for the splendid programs it arranged during the year 1954, and requested that the committee intensify and improve the programs for 1955 The youth committee announced that it will sponsor a Christmas program the second Sunday in December (12th) at 2:00 o'clock. The program will be followed with a Christmas Tree party with Santa Claus present.

All children who are members of the lodge are asked to write to Santa Claus, Box 301 Hallettsville, Texas and tell him what each wants.

All members and their children, big or little, are invited to attend this program.

Visitors and non-members are cordially invited and join us in a day of good time for all.

The Christmas program will be held in the recreation hall.

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Wednesday; December 1, 1954 LODGE VESMERNOST NO. 68 Nelsonville, Texas Dear Sisters and Brothers: The time is here again that we will have our annual meeting, December 12th., at 2 p. rn, at the Nelsonville Let me urge you to be present, that we may elect our local officers.

Fraternally, W. D. Kamas, president )• iLODGE POKROK HOUSTON NO. 88 Houston, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: The annual meeting of, Lodge Pokrok No. 88 will be held on the second Sunday in December at 10:00 a. m. For the Officers of the lodge, I cordially invite each member to attend and participate in this meeting. Many important issues will be voted; Officers for the coming years will be elected and bylaw changes will be' considered. A motion to increase local •lodge dues• will be brought before the membership and voted.

It is the duty of each member to take an active part in lodge activities and to express his or her opinions and views.

AS is often the case, some members let their sentiments known after the meeting and this, of course, is too late. The meeting is the, place to express yourself and, for that reason I urge each of you to make• every, effort to attend.

The date: 10:00 a. m. December 12, 1954.

The Place. Lodge Pokrok Hall No. 88, 1140 Robbie Street.

Fraternally yours, F. A. Kadleeek, secretary • ,( • SPJST LODGE NO. 24 Rogers, Texas Dear Members- of our Lodge No. 24 , In next meeting December 5th we will hold, our, annual elections. And please, if possible, come to this meeting and help • elect Lodge officers, committees' and entertainment manager for 1955.

You may have different idea how we can get more of OUT members to attend our meetings.

We should he very thankful for the good rain we got Sunday November 14.

Four to five inches of fain in one day falling slowly is very fine.

That's about all for today, so let us get together next meeting.

A. J. 1VIarek, Sec'y No. 24 •( )• NEW COLONY LODGE NO. 69 Rogers, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: New Colony (Nova - Osada) SPJST Lodge No. 69 will hold its annual meet-

YeBT If i K WM'. TICSAIF ing on Sunday, December 5, at 1:00 p. m. in the New Colony Community Center.

In addition to the usual business,' there will be an election of local lodge officers for 1955 and several subjects of vital importance to each and every„member will be discussed and acted upon.

All members, including those who may live some distance away and are not accustomed to attending these meetings, are strongly urged to attend • this important meeting.

Fraternally, Adolph Shiller, Sec'y ) • 4 • ( LODGE KOMENSKY NO. 20, i Granger, Texas We wisp to inform all the members of Lodge Komensky at Granger that we will have our annual meeting the second Sunday afternoon at. 1 p. m., December 12, 1954. Be sure and attend as the officers for the coming year will be elected at that time. Other important business will also come up. After the meeting a lunch and refreshments will be served. The ladies are asked to bring a covered dish. Let's all be there.

Fraternally yours, Henry E. Vitek,. sec'y ) •&•t KAREL JONAS LODGE NO. 28 East Bernard, Texas Dear Sisters and Brothers, Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28 will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 1954, at 1 p: m. o'clock. The members are asked to come in large numbers.

There will be election of officers for 19g5; after the election coffee is served.

Sisters are asked t6 bring eats for lunch.

The Christmas party will be held on Sunday, the 19th of December, at 7 p. m. It will be 'different from all the others. There will be a free Christmas picture show all about Santa Claus.

After the show the good Santa 'will be there with all the goodies. He will have something for all the boys and girls, so don't forget to be present and bring your friends. Make the Santa happy, because he haves children.

I am closing on this note, hoping to see lots of you young members at, the meeting on election day.

Sincerely, Carrie l3ohacik Sec'y 1 • ; .t .• ( LODGE SAN ANTONIO, NO. 133 San Antonio, Texas ' Sisters and Brothers: Our regular meeting was held on November 14th with President, Brother Sylvester C. Bundil presiding. There was a good attendance, but we would like to see the empty chairs filled at the meetings. Remember, the Lodge is what you

Strang 15 make it, and we urge you to attend your lodge,.meetings regularly and keep upta-date on various interpretations of our numerous problems. We must keep interest alive in cur work, and your, .otficers need your moral support. So do your share by attending our meetings, If you do not have any wishes,, suggetions, grievances, or anything at all, just come and do your part toward helping others solve their problems. It is hoped that a larger attendance would give the lodge more 'support and cooperation. In order to learn all the benefits we are receiving from the• lodge, you must attend. There are many things that must be corrected, and your help is needed. We don't know what is on your mind if you fail to come and tell us. Now that summer is over, vacation ended, and the children are back in schools, we, should all have a little extra time to devote to a work for the good of our lodge. Let's start the minter season, right, and first of all, let's take care of our children. Our youth has done a wonderful job, and there is no doubt they can accomplish a great deal more, if their parents and all of us will do the best to help them in the many ways passible. If we expect our lodge to grow in strength, we all must work and fight together. The best way for us to do. ( that is to attend every meeting, not j uSt once or twice a year. I have been secretary for four years, and there are quite a few of our members living in 8an Antonio whom I have never seen at the meetings during that time. Try to, do your part so that we could keep , the many benefits gained for our lodge(emi indirectly) by the efforts of officers and members of the whole S.P.J.S.T. In our last meeting we tried to awake more interest of our children by giving them chance to take the lead of the meeting. It seemed that this good idea, born in the mind of our President, Brother S. C. I3undil, will be a successful one. They started just fine, but the next meeting, when we expected theta to give us their reports, nobody did' show up but one, • itaymond P. Dietrich Jr. One would hardly believe it, but it's true.

Lei's hope that in one of our next meetings they will surprise us.

As our Vice-President, Brother Alfred Kalinus; didn't show up, his chair was taken over by Raymond F. Dietrich jr. who is very interested in our lodge bus• mess. His inclination and willingness for goed. cooperation with our lodge give reason to hope that one day he will be the right man in any chair of the lodge officers. Thanks and congratulatino, Raymond, keep it that way.

After the minutes of our previous

Sttana -It 7 meeting were approved, the President informed on all matters concerning the district meeting held in Corpus Christi four weeks ago, as well as pertaining to the best interest of Our lodge.

The youngest member present was Tara Lee Burgin, 7 years old, the oldest meMber. Josef Jardslav 1Vlarek, 86 years Old: Our meeting was not without its solemn moments fr we had the misfortune Of losing one more Brother since our last meeting. Friday, November 5, our Brother Clarence A. Schiller passed away at the age of only 41 years. A moment of silence was observed in respect for him, and the appointed committee (Sister Pauline , Bayern, Brother F. Maly, and Brother Louis Marie) worked out a resolution to be published in the Vestnik, and a copy to be sent to the wife. of•Brother Schiller, Mrs. Marie Schiller, .born labcik.

Three new members were accepted, Marian Frances Blanais Frank W. Tokio,la, and Beverly Ann Zarosky. We are glad to have them: as our members.

I'M sorry to report that on the sick list we've got two members again. As you already know, Brother Obey E. Amburn has been seriously sick for a few weeks. But we were glad to hear from Sister Emily L. Amburn, who was present at our meeting, that Brother Amburn has made a big improvement, and is doing better and better. Also Sister Jenny V. Bundil is not feeling quite all right; it. is nothing to be afraid of, and I hope that while I'm writing these, lines she is well again. The members of Lodge San Antonio, No. 133, join in wishing both Brother Obey E. Amburn and Sister Jenny V. Bundil a speedy recovery.

After payment of dues I took the opportunity to report that difficulty was being experienced in collecting dues from some members. Some "repeaters" after being notified several times were ignoring these warnings to keep their insurance protected. In the future, only one notice will be mailed, as this is causing considerable work and expense to the lodge. I know it is hard sometimes, but try. You could hold out a dollar each pay day. Many have become delinquent already, and we are doing what We can to have them reinstated; so I ask you to read your By-laws on this point. If you have not received one, you can get it in our meeting, where at the same time you can ask any question you wish, and we may be able to assist you.

As a final reminder to all who are behind in paying the dues: send your premiums to our treasurer, Sister Ella Mae Marie, 1006 Pleasanton Rd., San Auto-,

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After all the business was transacted, a social hour was held and 'refreshments (good coffee and sweets) 'were efij,:yecl. We played "Penny-Birigo" and had lots of fun. Those who were not present really missed a wonderful Bingo party. Among the happy ones who won a game was also our sweet boy Raymond F. Dietrich Jr:, our little VicePresident. The reason why I mention it is as fellows: He didn't take anything of the prize, but he solemnly proclaimed that he donated it to the lodge: Isn't that nice of him? It really says very Much, and we :!1.11 are , proud of him.

Many thanks, Raymond.

Our next meeting will be hea the seer and Sunday this month, i. on 12th, at 2:00 p. m. It willebobureannual meeting at which time new officers will be elected • Let every member be present; we hope to have better ,: turnout than in the past: Don't worry,.$iSter and Brothers, we have plenty of room for everyone. And, by the way, our -Entertainment coMmittee is planning something for our annual meeting, especially for the kiddies, so don't Miss it, and please, don't forget to take your children with you.

And now I'd like to ask you a question: Will you do me a favor, please? I surely wouldn't know why you couldn't;- and so when in our next meeting the time comes to elect new secretary, (isn't mention my name, please. Be sure to give su g gestion in favor of somebody else.

I have covered this office for lour years already, it's really time to get another One. Let's make the change, it will be just foe the benefit of cur lodge. L thank you very much in advance.

Let's have a full house and a good time meeting this month. And if, for some good reason, it will not be able to you to be with .u's, then plan to attend next time, and help your officers make it biger and better. Remember, please, that our meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 2:00 p. m. in Woodmen Hall, 822 E. Houston street, San Antonio.

Jaroslav Kleprlik, sec'y • 4. • (

Wedriefty,'Deceffilmf.1.,195217 Alfred Kalmus residence, 502 Topeka St. Since night driving has become hazardous in this- fair city of San Antonio, the officers decided to hold the meeting on a Sunday. We hspe it will meet'your, approVale and that you Will let nothing interfere with your : coming to thit',•Meet.

After the Meeting, Bro, Kalmus,president, will be .host to the assembly With a social hour. I think he will have'sonfe-' thing on tap for , yoting, and old. in the way ofrefreshment's. Please derft,eMis8 it.

Mu tu ally yours, S. C: 13undil, secretary )• •(

WHERE TO GO SUNDAY TWICE A MONTH: Sunday—Every first and third SUr17 day cf each month Lodge • Pokrok'liOuston No. 88 sponsors a dance. Every One is invited and members are admitted FREE. MONDAY EACH WEEK: Monday—Every Monday of each week,' at 8 p.m. chorus singing practice- Will be held. Any orie interested is welcome at Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88, 1140 Robbie.

WEDNESDAY EACH WEEK: Wednesday—Every Wednesday of each week dancing and singing 'lessons ,are sponsored fel. • the youth of Lodge ,P6 krok Houston No. 88, 1140 Robbie.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 5: SPJST NO. 73, in Seymour will have a • basket lunch at 12:00. Everyone is to bring plates and silver to eat with. It-. will be a Christmas' program with .01d.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER-12: Lodge -Osveta No. 38, Kovar; Texas, Christmas program at 8 P. M.' A' cordial invitation to all. ) •(

S. V. P. S. CHAPTER NO. 11

BE A FRIEND

By Edgar A. Guest Be a friend. You don't need money; Just a disposition sunny.

Just the wish to help another Get along someway or other Just 'a kindly hand extended Out to one who's unbefriended; Just the will to give cr lend.

This will make you someone's friend.

'Members and their friends of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Assoc4ition are urged to attend the annual meeting of Chapter 11 to discuss and make a decision as to whether or not our chapter wants to celebrate its anniversary next year.

Be helpful, sisters and brothers, by being present at this meeting, Sunday December 5, at 3:00 la, in„ at Brother

Be a friend. You don't need glory Friendship is a simple story.

Pass by trifling errors blindly Gaze on honest effort kindly Cheer the Youth who's bravely trying Pity him who's sadly sighing Just a little labOr spend On the duties of a friend.

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THIS AND THAT meeting of Lodge Pokrok Hous- tion. And then the publicity secti'cn tuck place Thiusday night. 'The main ton No, 88 held in November 1951 was Meeting. It is very interesting to know sPeaker comes first and then tne enterone of the liveliest we had this past year. how to go about to have any news tainment starts. Two organizations preThe reason for this? Well, as everyone printed in our, local papers. The local by now /mews, we had wonderful results papers, do want news, but not news that sented, drills in beautiftti evening with the two • contests held between our is several days old, it must be sent to dresses. Then "Style Show". The last on the program was our number, representNo 5 district and No • 3 district• The the paper immediately. If you give them ing our order S.P.J.S.T., our new SPJST credit goes to the two instigators, broth- the four main points they will make er Skrabanek and brother Pokladnik, there own story.. The points are: Who; Song which was composed by Mr. John and also to all the organizers of the two What, Where, When, and Why. Make it Pech of Chicago,.and introduced for the districts. Not that it only, inspired our brief, and your news about your lodge first time at this function. It is a,melodistrict organizers, but it helped all will appear in your local papers. I am, dious 'march with lyrics in Czech, and English. around on amount of all the bustle and sure that's where we miss out on lots Our mixed chorus of lodge No. 88 hustle of our organizers, we had new of free publicity. started rehearsals under the direction members coming by the dozens, which At noon; we had a delicious lunch at of sister Elsie Dvorak Kadera„ decided we enjoyed very much. In our October meeting we voted to have a group Mi- the Sons of Herman hall. The afternoon to' introduce this SPJST song to • the tiation of new Members in our Novem- was devoted to a tour through the his- public on our own, (If anyone heard ber meeting, with a Dutch lunch and torical city of Galveston. Two buses of rumors that this chorus will cost the sightseers enjoyed all the information SPJST $1,000.00 to bring it to Galveston, refreshments, after the meeting. about all the important places given by than it is not true). Any expense • inThe initiation performed by our vice two young • high school students, both volved was taken care of by the group. president, Ernest J. Hanka; and the with pleasant personalities.

To think about it, we did not go there ritual given by him to , the 52 new memto represent ourselves but the ,whole orbers was impresiive; these members At night the Youth program was ' pre- ganization we belong to, the S.P.215.T. took the obligations and vows with seri- sented and the first number on the proOur only reward for this service we perousness. It was a wonderful picture to gram were 16 beautiful young ladies in formed with pleasure, was the applause see • alL members present in ,one con- gorgeous evening dresses, singing sev- we received from the audience present. tinuous chain and promising devotion eral lovely songs. Mrs. Douglas the direcBut not a word •of thanks or satisfactill death would, us part. The attendance tor of this group went to all the trouble tion from our headquarters. Sister Birwas very, good; and after the meeting to bring this group from Caldwell to die Hilsher who was the one that tried represent our S. P. J. S. T. without any everyone had a good. time. so hard till she did get this song for us, compensation on our part. The Caldwell was awarded • after our singing with a rwould like to impress our members local lodge No. 17 made them a gift.

• of beautiful basket of red American Beauty of the importance of -our next meeting which will be our annual meeting. We $35.00 towards the trip• and the parents roses, which took her by surprise. We Will have important matters to discuss, of the youngsters financially helped, also want to thank Mr. John Pech for which will concern all the' members and out, and the difference was made up by his patience, in rehearsing with us 'for not only a few. It is everyone's duty to brother Alfred Hilsher so this group hours and hours. It was very fortunate devote r part of ,his or her time to the could participate and represent our Or- for us to have him, with us during this development and progress of our lodge. der. They are not, all members, but 7 or time. THANKS TO YOU. Also thanks to We seem to be immune to the fact that 9 are, and it was just wonderful that you Elsie, for your unlimited efforts. our lodge has to have support from its Mrs. Douglas and her group of young The district meeting held in Fort members to continue to function in the people consented to travel all that dis i Worth, November 21, was one of the best -tanceogivusphwdrfle- I ever attended. The members of Lodge future. All members attending _this meeting, Sunday, the 12th of December, sentation. The, applause received after No. -92 should be very proud, of their starting at 10 a. m., will be served a deli- these numbers was very gratifying and sisters, As I learned, it was their own cious dinner- free. This will give all our I join and say "I THANK YOU". I won- idea, the arrangements in the spacious sisters a chance to attend the meeting der if just a, little note of thanks was hall: When we stepped inside, we were and not to worry about dinner. So do sent, to Mrs. Douglas frcm our head- pleasantly surprised. The tables for the arrange your affairs and come out and quarters? audience were set in a semi-circle facing "CARLETTES" is the *name of a group the officers of the district and the susee for yourself what is going on. Be Of youngsters of the fraternal order of preme officers. All the tables, includsure and come at 10 a. rn.

Again II had the opportunity to attend the Sons of Herman. This group was ing the tables prepared for dinner, were the Texas Fraternal Congress conven- named after their congenial president covered with snow-white table cloths, tion in Galve.ston on the 16th and 17th Carl Biebera Twenty-four ladies attired with lovely flower arrangements in the of November, 1954. Thanks for the ride in western style have a split minute drill center of the dinner tables. And' what to brother and sister Valcik, our editor.. which they performed wonderfully. Very was so wonderful was the service and I enjqy going to these conventions very impressive was the moment when two of good food. Smilling young ladies served much, becauSe anyone can learn so much the young ladies stepped forward and the coffee and desert right at the table. by listening to various speakers on the pinned an orchid on the gracious Mrs. As for the meeting I think district No. programs. Our youth director, sister Hil- Biebers, the wife of the president, Mr. 3 is very active and has very good points sher, as general •chairman of the con- Carl Biebers, who also received a car- to bring before the membership as a vention and also the president of the nation in his coat lapel, For this, he whole. Naturally, with a president such youth section, had the program very kissed both ladies on the cheek. Seems as C. Pokladnik and a secretary such as nicely arranged. Everything went of on these youngsters just idolize him.

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SPJST• -CHORUS IN HOUSTON: In May of this year, your brilliant and indefatigable Mrs. Birdie Hilsher asked me to write the music and the arrangewrit, of an SPJST production. I had written the SPJST Fraternity Song previously, and Mrs. Hilsher suggested to develop the song into a more elaborate prOduction. Her idea was to embrace the ,participation of the whole SPJST family from the little tots, juniors, and to the adults.. At that time, little did I realize that I myself would take an active,fpart in the performance.

Due to obstacles, the first of the production, presenting the little tots, the Y6Ut1ig, and juniors, cannot be presented at this time. It is indeed a pity. The 6fiNisiastic young lady, your State 'y outh Counselor, worked hard on her composition "Boom! Boom! Boom!" The bieginning and the middle part of this production (all original new musical works) will at this time be left out. The staging and choreography of the "Drumfiler Bbys" and "In the Good Old Polka ay's,". on which she worked so enthusiaStically will have to be ..set aside be8auSe of certain unbelievable difficulties 4iiiirhardships. But in appreciation of her virenderful and sincere work which she hadj d'one for the recognition and steady growth of your SPJST organization, I haVe given exclusive rights of the entire SPJST production to Mrs. Birdie Hilsher.

And since the arrangements could not he t ariade to stage the entire number, the beginning and middle part will be left q out, and only the finale, that is, the SPJST Chorus, will be presented at the Galveston 54th Texas Fraternal CongtesS , Convention. The Choral score was therefore enlarged into an individual p;esentation. was indeed a pleasure to supervise ewla.st three of four rehearsals of the pas, and develop the dynamics and e, technical details for your conductor, sie Dvorak Ka.dera — Who herself Asj ,ai , well-known concert singer. I am happY' that my coming here contributed to the accomplishment of the almost impossible task of mastering a new musical work in such a short time.

7 )IWhile in Houston, I looked forward to the ;meeting with my friends, the eminght: ,,editor of the Vestnik and his charming wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Valcik, the jovial .member of the Board off Directors and his gracious wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skrabanek (Uncle Joe, to mei, and of course Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ole Al two most delightful kind people I had the privilege of befriending. I also anticipated on shaking hands with

(By John J. Pech) Mr. Hanka and his mother. I still recall the interesting albeit nostalgic chat with Mrs. Hanka about Praha Stovezata we had while they were visiting in Chicago.

In addition to meeting the membership of your excellent chorus, and Miss Helen Fusig, the younglady soloist, L was able to attend one meeting cf Lodge Pokrok No. 88 in Houston which is under the able leadership \sof its progressive and affable president, Mr. A. L. Hilsher, and hte othbr officers so successfully unites many Czech people of Houston in their fraternal way of lire.

Coming here, I knew the singers of Lodge No. 88 would put out a sincere effort to achieve distinction in Mrs. Hilsher's production, but I didn't expect to find such talent, such unusual ability, and such enthusiasm and desire for perfection.

I had other plans which almost precluded my visit to the Galveston Convention, but after ' I saw such sincerity of effort on my first visit to their rehearsal, and after the very pleaSant and interesting discussion I had with Mr. Olexa, Valcik, Hilsher and Skrabanek, and the others, when we deliberated over refreshments on the advantages of the establishment of a permanent choral group within the lodge — and we talked music and singing for a couple of hours I had to change my plans and come back to help with the moduction to the best of my ability. New accompaniment had to be written for the solo part—new interludes, etc., but the singers took everything in stride and conquered all di f ficulties.

I am most appreciative of the distinction paid me in the last rehearsal

by Mr. Stephen Valcik on behalf of the chorus and the kind, grateful words of their conductor, Mrs. Elsie Kadera. I deeply value their thoughtfulness and will always cherish the memories of the days I spent with them and their sincere friendship as long as I shall live.

I think Mrs. Birdie Hilsher can be very proud of the results of her leadership and untiring work on behalf of the SPJST. With similar efforts promoted in other lodges in the organization, the SPJST would soon gain even greater prominence and recognition state-wide and nationally with the resultant tremendous increase in membership ranks.

In my many travels and my visits with other fraternal societies, I heard the highest praise and compliments paid your charming Youth Cdunselor; her

Youth Movement work, and the allied Promotions of the fraternal' lodge' life

Is a feature discussion one diebts With at many places. This young 'Czech lady is toctay recognized as a national authority in her chosen line of endeavor and of her accomplishments we 'the Czech people can be justly proud. It is a pity she will not be able to carry On as She has gained such prominence and recognition for your organization 'and the Czech people as a whole. Needless say, however, she evidently has the grate-' itude and the adoration of all the'chit= dren of your organization as well as the adult membership.

Come this Thursday, Nevember 18th, I am certain the people of Czech descent will discharge themselves with distinc‘tion in the program of the convention, and I am very happy and very proud to have had the privilege of being of help and assistance.

This is being written before the Gal=, veston production. I am sure of its suecess.

Good luck to the Chorus of Lodge Pokrok No. 88 of, Houston in its future successful concerts.• ;, • 4, LETTERS FROM AMERICA People abroad want to know as much about America, as 'possible, They are in= terested in how our democracy really works. 'Our letters overseas, to friends and relatives, can be an important cource of information about the United States.

The truth about America is an effective weapon against Communism. Letters aroad can help spread the truth all over the world, COOKING BEEF FOR FLAVOR Have you always believed that beef is more flavorful if cooked with the hone?

Michigan State College studies reveal that it makes no flavor difference at all. Proof that boneless beef is just as tasty as the bone-in kind is important to home freezer owners Who Want to store as much food as possible in limited space. )• 4 •t The doctor, after vaccinating young Tommy, moved to bandage the scratch.

"Wait a second Doc," said Tornmy.

"Put the bandage on my other arm."

"But Tommy," the doctor protested.

"The bandage is to protect your sore arm—so that the boys at school won't be hitting you."

"You don't know the kids in our gang, Doc," Tommy insisted. "If you want to protect my vaccination from them, put the bandage on my, good arm!

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SKELETONS IN YOUR MEDICINE CLOSET Throw out those old, half-used bottles—not only are. stale medicines useless; they may even be dangerous!

Next time little Johnny scratches his knee, and you reach for the iodine, take a good look at the bottle. Chances are that you've had it standing around for a good long time and that it's about half empty. The best treatment you can give that sore knee is to deposit the iodine, bottle and all, in your garbage can. Tincture of iodine is made with alcohol, which evaporates readily, and it's an easy thing for the solution to get stronger and stronger as the weeks go by. It may become powerful enough to cause a severe burn, especially if applied to a youngster's tender skin. Get the smallest possible quantity, be sure it is the mild two-per-cent tincture, keep it tightly stoppered and out of reach of children, and, at the first sign of evaporation, discard it. It doesn't cost much to buy, but it might be costly to keep it on the shelf.

If you're like most people, •you keep all sorts of other medical odds and ends on the shelves in your bathroom. Look them over. There's that half bottle cf cough medicine in a brown bottle that your doctor prescribed last winter. If the bottle were not brown you might see a lot •df little crystals floating around—a sign that it's too old to use.

Whatever it had in it, you say, the stuff did the trick, and so you're in favor of keeping it around. But anything might be happening to that mixture, and the risk isn't worth the price of a new bottle of medicine. Besides, your doctor may not want you to be taking the same prescription' this year.

so. Penicillin preparations should never be saved. Ointments, too, are sensitive to thqr environment. They absorb fumes given off from other compounds, especially iodine, may become rancid, and lose their effectiveness.

When you discard the extras, be sure you choose a safe method of disposal.

Remember that children and dogs,have a way cf getting into wastebaskets, looking for just such things as candycoated pills. Crush the pills, empty the capsules, and pour - the liquids down the drain together with a lot of water. If the bottles are to be used again, it's a good idea to wash the corks well and then throw them away. Sterilize the bottles by boiling and provide them with new corks.

But back to the medicine shelves.

Almost always the medicine cupboard is in the bathroom. The members of your family probably all enjoy a good hot bath. Surely there's nothing wrong with hot baths! Nothing except that the warmth and moisture created by the rising steam from the tub are bad for medicinal powders that are usually found on the shelf. Even adhesive tape may wilt.

Your pharmacist does his best to help you. He carefully labels things that should be stored "in a cool, dry place,'! or, like penicillin preparations, in the refrigerator. A modern bathroom medicine cabinet is anything but cool and dry, but it seems that medicines must be placed in the medicine cabinet! The only thing to do then is take the medicine cabinet cut of the bathroom. You'll find real pleasure in having more space in the bathroom for your bath powder, Borne preparations that stand around toothpaste, and shaving cream. too long don't necessarily become danIf you're lucky enough to be making gerous, but they aren't good for any- plans for a new house, ask your archithing. Hydrogen Peroxide — known tect to provide a little nook for your more commonly as plain "peroxide"— real medicine cabinet. He might think is one of those unstable solutions. With- you're slightly crazy, but tell him you out its bubbling, cleansing action, it be- want it anywhere but in the bathroom comes just one more bottle to be picked or furnace room. Ask him to specify up by mistake. If it's no good anyway, that a little ridge be put on the shelves what's the point of keeping it around? so that bottles and jars can't slip off Discard any tablets or capsules of and break. Be sure he chooses a °col, doubtful ocntent, especially if you have but not cold place, not accessible to several in similar boxes. Your doctor or youngsters, and provided with a good druggist will be glad to tell you what light. Install the kind of light that is safe to keep. Many nose drops con- turns on when the door is opened. tain sulfa or penicillin preparations When you get this intelligently lowhich are not stable for more than the cated cabinet, keep only a few articles time it takes to use up the small bottle in it. A roll !or two of gauze, a small in which they are sold to you. There package of sterile cotton, and some of 'are other reasons why nose drops should those adhesive tape dressings so handy not be used continuously over long per- for little cuts are good for a start. Be iods; consut your physician before doing SUIT you discard all of these periodical-

ly and get a new supply. Even sealed bandages will not retain their usefulness indefinitely. Stock a small bottle of mild antiseptic, but -steer clear f that big bottle of iodine. Let that be kept for doctors and nurses in the hospital dispensaries. It is all right to have a mild ointment for minor burns. Whenever possible ask for salves and' ointments in tubes, because the unused pertion will - remain reasonably sterile. , As for medicines that are taken internally — the fewer the better.' Even vitamins lose their potency if kept too long or at wrong temperatures.

It's a good idea to date the preparations you must keep on hand. You can write the date of purchase on a square of adheSive tape and stick it on the back of the bottle or the box. Then if you). pick up a bottle nine months later, your conscience should make you throw it away.

Perhaps some day there will be ..an inexpensive medicine kit which will contain the essential items in very small quantities. These could be replaced regularly, and there would be no more problem. You could even make this portable medicine chest yourself, using a tin moneybox—the kind with a lock. There's no better place than the kitchen for both box and key. You usually land in the kitchen anyway, looking for a spoon or a glass.

After all that's been said and written about the danger of reaching for the wrong bottle, people are still being rushed to ' hospitals because they 'took the wrong medicine. Children are , still getting into boxes of sleeping pills; in spite of all the safety measures that are advocated. We'll probably go on keeping the old medicines in the cabinet in hot steamy bathrooms — that is, until something bad happens. But if 'We're smart we'll sell our idea to the `architect •, campaign for commoniense, ready-made medicine kits, and we'll' get those skeletons out of the medicine closet yet!

—The Royal League News Letter ► • •T• • ( After overhearing the doctor tell 'her father that he should go to a warmer climate, the little girl was saying , her evening prayers.

"God bless mama, God bless baby brother, and please, God, make things hot for daddy.

1 • „2,, • ( AMERICANS NOW HAVE $39,404000,000 invested abroad — more than double the amount of 1946.

Straus 20 HAVE YOUR CHOICE Thirteen SPJST certificates for adults.

CLASS B: where a member pays premiums during his lifetime.

CLASS C: where a member pays pre iniums for 20 years, but in case of death, the full benefit is paid as provided by the by-laws.

CLASS D: where a member pays for 15 years; benefits paid as provided in Class C. CLASS E: where a member pays premiums for 10 years with death benefit paid as provided in Class C and D. CLASS F: Full amount of certificate is paid after 15 years.

CLASS G: Amount of certificate is paid after 20 years of payment.

CLASS H: proper amount of certificate is paid when member attains the age of 65 years, member pays premiums until he attains the age of 68.

CLASS I: member pays premiums for 20 years and proper amount of the certificate is paid when he attains the age of 60 years.

CLASS K: member pays premiums to age 65, and the proper amount oi his certificate is paid upon his death CLASS L: Double Indemnity insurance Which is issued up to the sum of $2,500.00, and is not included in the ''amounts of the other classe.

CLASS M: Annuity Policies.

CLASS M-C: Mortgage cancellation in, surance with gradually reduced-benefits and $1,000 paid-up insurance , after 20 years.

N: Mortgage insurance will be issued to members up to the age of 50 years, who have real estate loans ib from this organization.

VISTNIK WILST, 111EXAS

Texas Fraternal Con This and That ...

(Continued from Page 416) gress Youth Section L. 0. Hosek, how can they miss? The (Continued from Page 11)

this Youth Section to read: "Texas Fraternal Youth Counselors Association" of the Texas Fraternal Congress. In order to conform to the universally accepted designation as used by other states and he National Fraternal Organizations.

To secure and establish an effective continuity in leadership, I also recommend a succelsive ascendency to office, same as adopted by and practiced in the National Youth Counselors Association, as well as, in the Texas Fraternal Congress and in the National Fraternal Congress.

I further recommend that the organization whose Youth Counselor becomes the President of the Youth Section of the Texas Fraternal Congress, makes it possible from its Youth Counselor to attend the sessions of the National Fraternal Youth Counselors Association in order that the Youth Counselor-President would be fully acquainted with the newest developments in the Youth Movement promotional programming and could in that capacity serve more effectively and with greater authority as the President of the Texas Fraternal Youth Counselors Association.

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In closing out this year, during which I had the privilege of serving as President of this Youth Section, I wish to thank everyone for the whole-hearted support extended me, and do hope that all of us will endeavor to make the future years even richer in the furtherance of and the dedication to the Youth Movement ideal in our fraternal life benefit system.

I most earndstly ask for the continuous unfailing support ∎cf all member societies of the Texas. Fraternal Congress Five SPJST certificates for children. in the program of the Youth Section of CLASS J-T: Term insurance to 16 years the Congress. pf age, which may be converted into After the report was presented in the other insurance after the child reaches the age of 10 years and be- Fraternal Youth Section meeting, Brother Edward L. Marek, SPJST, moved the fdre attaining the age of 16 years. adoption of all the recommendations.

CLASS J-C: 20-pay life, face value at The report, with all the suggestions and age 16, payable at death. recommendations, was voted on and apCLASS J-S: 20-pay life with face value proved by a unanimous vote.

• at age one year, payable at death.

Thereupon, Sister Birdie Hilsher reCLASS J-E: Endowment at age 18, with ceived a vote of thanks for the outmortuary face value at age one year. standing service done by her as PresiCLASS J-G: 20-year endowment, mor. dent of the Youth Counselors Section.

In this capacity, she helped every fratuary face value at age one year. ttlZ) ternal society in Texas. .4

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youth program was very nice and the directors do deserve lot of credit for working with these youngsters. It is a pleasure to hear them recide and sing in both languages. It was just as easy for them to sing in Czech as in English.

Hats off to you, youth directors, and more power to you. And to you young people keep up the good work, it was wonderful. THANK YOU. Before I close I want to call the attention of all our members and friends to the Christmas program held Sunday, the 19th of December at 3:30 in the afternoon. Bring your children and have'a good time along with them.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa • 4• RESEARCH BY DR. SKRABANEK The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has recently published a bulletin which is the result of a research project by Dr. Robert L. Skrabanek, professor of Agricultural Sociology. The research covered the rural trends in education in Texas.

Certainly, every Texan should be interested in the education of his children.

We do have a number of teachers, school board members, and plenty of laymen in the SPJST who are interested in public education..

The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station operates on the general principle that results of research studies are of little value to the people of Texas if the bulletins are printed and left unused to gather dust in the circulation office. There is no other way to get the full benefit of any research project then by getting interested people to read the reports and make whatever use the desire of them.

The editor of the Vestnik calls the attention of our SPJST members to the fact that this publication prepared by Dr. Skrabanek is available to any of you free of charge. A post card is sufficient.

Address it to the Texas-Agricultural Experiment Station Editor, College Station, Texas, and ask for a copy—or several copies, if you wish—of Bulletin No. 783, entitled "Rural Education in Transition".

This bulletin should be in the hands of every Texan who is interested to know what is being done with regard to public school education in rural communities.

Since the bulletin is free, make use of it.

Ve atkeciu, due I. prosinee 1954.

EDUARD MICEIE:

MALY t TENAP. UCte me &sky Gist CAST TRETI. DOPLNENA

g ESTE CVICENI. Kam nechodi slunce, tam chodi ,CTYitICATE

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Babieka (Napsala Ro2ena Nerneova.)

(Pokraeovani.)

"Sla do mesta nav§tivit kmottiaul to viS, maminka plake, ponevaa tatinek snad ani letos nepfijede; proto babicka maminku radeji posYla, kde by se trochu vyrazila. My se vsecky tolik na tatinka tally, a na komtesu take, a,v gecko nam sklaplo. Chudak Hortensielt" Po tech slovech Barunka, kleeic, na jednom kolene na cestiece, opfela 101eet o druhe koleno, a polatic si hlavu do dlane, zamyslila se. Kristla sedld pod bez, ruce sepjate poloNla v klin, hlava ji sklesla na prsa. Byla vSecka ztraosna, oci od place opuchle.

"To musi bYt zla nemoc, to hlavirice; jestli ona umte, ach, Bole! Kristlo,-ty jsi nemela nikdy hlavnici?" ptala, se po chvilkovem pomleeni. Barunka.

"Ne, ja, jsem jakteliva nestonala; ale ted' bude po mem zdravi veta," sinutne odpovedela Kristla.

Tu se tepry Barunka dolare na podivala, a vidou'c zmenenou jeji tvat, vyskoeila, popo gla k ni, ptajic se: 'Co' jc ti? 0:1 je Mila odveden?" Kristla misto odpovedi pustila se do gtkani.

V torn pifSla babieka nazpet. "In se vratili?" ptala se rye/1'e.

"Nevratili jeSte," zakroutila Kristla hlavou; "ale vtdyt' je darmo Mat si nadeje. Lucka se pry zaptisahla, ze,; kdyt ona Milu nedostane, ani jo, ho dostat nen-jam. Co ona, chce, to rychtaf udela, on je na ni tuze pynY, a pan spravce . udezase innoho k van rychtati. Spravcovic sleeinka nemfAe zapornenout, SZe byl milovnik jeji od Mily pohanen, priliva tez Zludi, a je vseliceho jeAte, mild' bat biako, co mi nadeji bere."

"Ale vklyt' pak tatik Milit y byl na'kancelari a jak slyMm, nest s sebou hezkYdb par zlatYch; byla by tedy piece eaka."

"Pravda, to jedina na ge nadeje,' kdyt ho vyslechli, te snad piece pomohoti; ale stalo se jit nejednou, ae vyslechli a nepomohli; tekli zkratka, te to ne glo, a elovek musel bYt spokojen."

"Snad se to Milovi nestane: a kdyby piece, xnyslila bych, aby otec jeho •16nize, co obetuje na Uplatky, kdyt by se (Pokraeovani.) nepodakilo, sebral, tvilj tatik aby Otatni Piecti s tatinkem nebo maminkou ne- pridal a Mylu vyplatil dle kolikrat a pokes se pieetene vypravova- byste po starosti." ti! Potom povidku sprivne opiS do se(Pokratovani) Povidka bude miti etyii asti. )• •( S pozdravem Jest 'Indio 2en, kterYch cena p ctije STRtelEk MieEK Z AUSTINU. krasu. ) • 4, • ) • 41, • (

Skpieka zayttela cho cholatou hlayiekou a povidala: "Nelibi, mils paniteko, nesyiti tady sluniekor

Byla jedna laskava pa- I ptala se path koheut ni. astivalo u ni kote i ka: "Libi se ti tady kopejsek, slepieka a ko- houtku?" houtek.

Kouhoutek ji zazpiva Jednou povidala tuto pisnieku: bra pa.ni: "ikelini, me Je tu smutno, mita pakot'atko, libi se ti ye stani, rem byte?" slunielo se brzy sklani, Kote zavrtelo hlavou: slunieko jde brzy spat.

"Neichi se mi tu, mita paTam, kde slunce dlouho sviti, ptala se pep a "Rek- tarn t musi ni mi, pejsku, libi se ti ye tarn bych se chtel starezni byte? stehovat.

Take pejsek zavrtel hlavou a iekl: "Nelibi se ani tu, mili pani!"

Ala tedy pani na dvorek a ptala se siepiely

Zpravidla jsem pomluvaenefAi z marni vosti, net ze zloby.

VetSi lenosti podleha nat duch nez nage telo.

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VLASTA JAVORICKA:

PRI ZAPADU SLUNCE ROMAN

(Pokraenvani.)

"To bysis dal, chlapee," rozvagne deda, "to by sis, chuddeku, dal. Ty vpbec nevi jakej je bad tatik."

"Jo, jo," p • ikyvovala babieka, "Dora ug je vod nej Ppine zhloupla. Ja, bych s nim nechcela bejt ani za pul sveta."

"Ale, proto ne, ges stal penize," nedaIa se pferu giti Lida a give pckraeovala: "tatinek stale mini, ge nejse g jeho. A g adnej mu to nevymluvi a tatinek dela proto ale."

"Jd, ge nejsem —" Jendovi dal gi slova uvizla v krku. "Co ten tatinek myzhrozil se po chvilce.

"Nemelas to tikat, Lidugko," zahuboval deda. "Jenda to nemusel vedit. To sig rnohla nechat."

Pozvali pak tito starou gkcve vnoneata sva k veeeki. Babieka jim nalila rybi polevku a pak pkiriesla kapra ve gvestkoye omdece, ale Jendovi se nechtelo jist.

'Seal zamySlene a smutne, byl zachMilken a nebylo mu ani do keel.

Sotva zaeal michat polevkou, pkibehla slugka od spravcil se vzkazem, jit pan Siabina nahoru. Milostpani, ge prosi, aby s nimi poveeekel.

Jenda se zaeervenal.

Byl, timtc, pozvanim, vlastne tou pozorno.sti mile dojat, ale citil, ze dnes nebude dobrYm a veselYm spoleenikem. tomu te g nebyl obleeen do takove spoleenosti, jakou u nej pkedstavovali spra,vcovi.

"Musim tam zajit a ku g ne se omluvit," pravil, "ale u yeeeke tam nemohu zustat.' ,;",A,prcie pak bys nezilstal," dedeeek ho plisnil, "bud' rad, 'g e to pozvali. Takove panstvo, holeeku. Ti kagdYho nepozvou."

Jen di, Jenieku, je to iste k Iran sle&nee," pobizela babieka.

Ale Jenda byl rozpaeit a nerozhodne se zdvihl. "Jen se omluvim," povidal, "a zase pkijdu. Lidko, jez za mne, ja dnes — jaksi nemohu."

Ponekud se upravil u maleho zrcadka a gel pies drill- do hlavni budovy, kde cele prve pcschodi obYvali Andelovi, Meli celou kadu krasnYch pokojir a dries pfi teto slavnostni pkile gitcsti byotevfeny dokokan. Bylo videti ly z jednoho do druheho a ye vgech bylo krasne zakizeni.

IlEXAS

A pani Olga v tom panovala, ne sice, jako pygna kralovna,, ale jako pkijemna knegka rodinneho krbu.

81a Jendovi vstfic a hrozila mu jemnYm ukazovaekem.

"Nu, to je pane, Jeniku. Na ge pozvani jste odmitl a v zamku jste piece. To si budeme pamatovat."

"Jak jste se to dovedela, milostiva pani, ge jsem pfi gel? Bylo jig tma, kdyg jsme v.stoupili do brany," s nucenYm smevem se ptal Jenda.

"I Steny maji oei a na ge Kamilka ma nejake detektivni nadani. Vi o vas v geeke, milt' Jenieku. A neni yam to nic platno. Musite u nas veaeket."

Jenda se omlbuval. Byl pin rozpaku a opravdu si dnes peal, aby zde nemusel zirstati. Bylo mu skuteene tegko.

Ovgem, pani .spravcova, nemela ani potuchy o jeho vnitknim rozpolo geni a stale ho nutila, a pobizela tak dlcuho a g ho dostala do pokoje.

Kamila mu hopkovala v ustrety a zvala ho ke stolu a take se s nim vadila, ge nechce piijati pozvani.

"Kdybys vedel, jakou bych mela radost a jak bys mne pote gil, kdybys s nami ve'eekel."

"Pojd'te, pojd'te," volal spravce z delny, — "maple pino jidla. Nemate rad rybu? A cag humry s majonesou? A mame take vla gskY salat a ruska. vejce."

"Dekuji uctive, pane spravce, ale nejsem k tomu obleeen. Nutna rodinno, zalegitost mne ptivedla, k dedeekovi a to byla velmi nalehava, tak ge jsem se nepkevlekal," Jenda se znovu omlouval.

"Ale nechte toho. Chcete-li, vain smoking nebo gaket. Mirgete si vybrat a moje svatebni vazanka by tam take je gte byla:" Kamila se zasmala a zatleskala rukama.

"To bys, Jendo, vypadal! Misto gtedreho veeera bychom uspokadali karneval."

"JakY karneval?" gertovne se durdil spravce. Dovol Kamilo! V mem svatebnim kvadru?"

"Ovgem, ge by bylo Jendovi trochu volne," minila pani Olga se smichem.

"Nu, do vesty byste si mohl vzqt najemnika," spravce se smal.

Jendovi nebylo vgecko nic platno. Musel ke stolu a zireastnitise Stecinc•eoerni veeeke. Jeho v gedni oblek ostatne nebyl tak zlY — a Kamila mu po geptala, ge na torn nezale gi, co ma na sobe, hlavne, ge je to on a ge. je tu.

"114am Ppine spleteny koncept," pray!! trochu smutne, "chtel jsem ti nee° clat k Je gigku, ale to jsem chtel pkinesti ag zitra. Dnes jsem tu s frolYrna rukama."

"To nevadi. Alespori mne nezahanbig.

Ja, mam pro tebe jen nejak•u manekost." Pani spravcova odbihala do kuchyne a koneene dodo k veeeti.

Ve stFedu, dne 1. prbsinee 1954. Sedeli kolem stolu. Spravce v eele, kde mel misto vgdy vyhrazeno, po jeho pravici stard pani, po levici pani Olga. Kamila vedle bableky a Jendova na protejgi strane stolu, jak mival cdjak giva v obyeeji.

Veeeke byla opravdu slavnostni a za,bava vesela. Jenda se piemohl v gi silou a byl take vesely, v geho se zireastnil, co pan spravce zadinal a Kamilu sledoval pH kagclem pohybu.

Mel ji rad a byt' nebyla g.adnou krasavici, jemu se libila.

Kamila zaiila a thin se stavala krasnou. Lasko, a gtesti pomahaji ka gcle gene ku krase.

Chvile mijely Pkijemne. Jenda, trochu zapominal na svilj bol, ani na maminku, ani na otce nemyslil a nechtel myslit.

Podvedcme si kikal, ge kagdY ma pray° na sve vlastni Stesti a ka gdY, g e jest jeho striijcem.

Tvrdil sobe, ze si mush hledet sveho — kdyby ztratil Kamilu a tuto skvelou domacnost, 'ge by ztratil celou krasu givota.

Kdyg sedeli notnou chvili po veeeki u stolu, rozsvitili .stromek a rozdali darky, pobidla pani Olga, aby zazpivali. Sedela pak vedle man gela a zamy glene poslouchala.

Vancieni koledy a ukolebavky budily bezdeene jeji starou bolest. 2e nemohla miti dite . .

Kolik let ji g by bylo jeji holeiece? — Kdy g zastihla vtelY a vymluvnY pohled, kterym Jenda obleval Kamilu, vzdychla z hluboka a povznesla hlavu.

Nesmime gelet co kryje zem, kdy g pied nami rozkveta mladi a luznY kvet ky.

Ti miadi zpivali napied vano'eni a pctorn milostne pisne a koneene i gertovne, rrizne kuplety a glagry, ktere Jan Slabina zpival do rozhlasu.

Spravcovi se bavili skvele, ani nevedeli, jak chvile ubihaji.

Pan .spravce naleval vino a sam mel koneene taka, vieka, pravil, ge se mu chce spat a ode gel do lognice.

Stara pani take ji g odegla a pani Olga stte gic ty dva, podiiinovala v houpaci lenogce.

Kamila si ptisedla tesne vedle Jendy a hledic mu de oei, Wane mu pohladila vrasku mezi odima.

"Ale to mne nezapte g," pravila, " ge to dnes potkalo neco nemileho. A neni to pekne, ge se mne nesvetuje g. Vig o nagi irmluve, fici si vge a vgdy se sna git, abychom se pochopili navzajem?"

"V tomto ptipacie nevim co bych ti svekil. AC vim, ge jsi moudra a uvedomela, piece nemyslim, ze bys pochopila. Jsi vyrostla ye spotadane rodine a nevi g, co jsou to rodinne nesvary."

(Pokra6ovani)

Ve stteclu, tine 1. prosince 1954.

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WEST, TEXAS

DOPISY A N IlLEDY Pin Otazka'statnihor organisatam kvalifikaeerni, a na ge Hlavni bicadovna Sah .AntdniO, Texas je kritisovana,ze ho je gte nenajala. BraCtent bratfi a sestry: tri a sestry, aby se vyhovelo natizeni Schilze tfetiho distriktu Ift sjezdovemu, tadnY organisator nebyl nanut2sti. Kdyl- jsern se vracel ' derml; , pte- jat, probote se nehlasil nikdo, kterY by mYglel 'jaern testou o ba gern. lednapi. kvalifikace sjezdem ustanovene mei. TaNejvice nine zajimala otazka 'stran stat kovY, kterY kvalifikace, ten ut ma rilho,:organisatora. praci, ktera je pro nej vynosnej gi, net Die metro osobniho xrahleda : a r na zd- my materne mu nabidnouti. klade obchodnich zku genostif za posledDle moll° nahledu—=a hodne jsem o nich tticet rokir, diva.m, se na fro takhle: torn pfemYglel—myslim, to sjezd udela.1 KaZda organisace musi mitt hlavu.- Ta- chybu, kdyt naridil vysoke kvalifikace to hlava-Musi .miti vYporiloc, a orgainiaa.- Zadatele. Myslim, to Iodate', ktery ma ci al do konce sveho pilsobeniy Dam vam- zalibu studovati, fraternalismus a poptiklad, jak se ridi °belied, .tx ktereho jigt'overni, mohl by nom udelati lepgiho jsern zarnestnan, Sears, Roebuck and organisatora net nekdo jiny, ktery proCompany. A. jak vite, je tento obchod gel mnoha, kursy poji gt'evani, ale nema zde -v San Antoniu organisaene sesta- pro bratrske poji gt'ovani tadne ' pochoyen takto: hlavnreditel, vYpomocnY, peni- a• pro organisaeni praci tadnou za teditel, tri teditele nakupu • zbck, jedon libu. Na ptiklad, v poslednich 25 letech teditel 'avert, jeden teditel oznarnova- jsem mnoho lidi, led vette mi nebo ni, jeden teditel vYstavni. Pak kahlY od- ne, radeji , si naptam schopneho yendil (tikame. tomu .v anglietine "depart-c kovskeho mladika s obyeejnou Skolou, ment") ma sveho teditele. Tito jsou vgi=' kterY chce se ptiueiti a rad pracuje, net chni zodpovedni hlavnimu rediteli.. Kal- dobte vygkoleneho, kterY praci dela, jen dY teditel'odboru ma vypomocneho tedi- pmto, to ji musi delat. tele a dal gi pomecniky dle potteby Ano, bratti a sestry, podivejte se sami ho cddelent. 'na sebe a pfiznate, ze jsou jiste veci, Nag e organisaeni oddeleni, dle rneho ktere radi Mate. Tyto veci vas vice zanahledu;by'mele bYti sestaveno asi tak- jimaji, a Mate je lep gi jen proto, to je statni teditel nebo organ'isatot jako radi de- late. Tak je td i s pojigtenim, at' hlava. Pak v kaZdem distriktu by mel ,je to bratrske poji gteni nebo tak zvane bYti Ustanoyen distriktni otganisator. obchodni. Delat neco s laskou jde daleTento,-clIsttiktni organisator c by'-mel pod 'ko lepgi neZ s terni nejlep gimi schopnostdohledern rnistni icrganisatory, kteti by mi z nechuti. Vim dobte, to to take byli orgarifsatory jenorn tak dlouho, &- vgechno nevim, ale ptedkladarn yam to, aid by se Willi upsali fiston kvotu brath a sestry, pro uvaZovani. V necertilikattl. Kcis7 by ve-sve einnosti Cent mne date za pravdu. ni organisatoti ptestali, tak by byla poJ- tee rad bych podekoval bratritm a vinnost distriktniho organisatora, aby sestram ye Fort Worth za jejich krasne vyhledal noveho inistniho organiaatora, upraveni mistnosti pro nak schtzi a za jejich pohosteni. Budeme na vas dlouho kterY. by pracoval. ye schuzi ttetiho disttiktu ve Fort vzpominat.

S bratrskSun pozdravenk.

WOrth byl 'clan navrh,- abychorn staitniho Otto}Janus organisatora nemeli, Ze-qary to.-infte •te • ( dela.t schopny distriktni organisator.

Jsem toho nahledu, le by to nepracovaDallas, Texas lo uspckojive; protole kdosi musi tyto etenatiVestni.ku: distriktni organisatory riacVidit, kdosi Sc.kolska, schtize byla dobte navgti.ve jim 'musi davat pokyny. Bratti, to vezme na. Kdjt se dostavi do schtize tketina eas. Ktery organisator kona na gi orga- ,elenstva, je dobra piieina se z toho nisatorskou pra,ci jenom ;66,steene anebo raclovat.

V wkolskYch schilzieh ptevlada vet giy e volnem Case, takovy" organisator, 'at' mistrii nebo diStriktni, nemak kaldou na elenstva z inlad gich tad, cot je du novotu kedovat. Nato musi bYti or$ani- kazem, ze maji zajem o :praci v SokOle, sator, ktery jezarnestnan jen organisae- kterou my star gi jim radi ptenechavani praci: Statni riebo Vrchni organisator me. Vedou si to po sirem. Maji do Novemusi sle.dovat kaZdou novotu v pojigteni. ho•roku vypracovane poclniky, ktere si On musi hledat a sledovat, co dela, kali,- sami ohlasi. kurence, co. nabizi nagim zajernctim a V nedeli 12. prosince bude v Sokolovne, prospektilm, a pak dle toho vyueovat dis- pod fizenim Sokola, "Amateur Night", triktni a inistni .organisatory. pi ktere budou rozdany tti cony. VYbor Nag sjezd ,nand na idii, aby HlaVni Zada vetejnost o hojnou navgtevu. tadovna najala organisatora s jistYmi Ve etvrtek 23. prosince veder bude v

Sokolovne vanceni stromek a zajiSt6 se tam dostavi i Santa Claus, kterY podeli darkY. I dospeli bYvaji obdarovani. Detsky program, kterY katdeho roku pri stromku bYva, letos—nebude. To je Po prve za 40 let, co ja jsem zde.

Pkivedte vgechny vase deti, ktere mimo darku jsou podastovani, deti i dospeli. Na toto ptispivaji Jednota Sokol; Yid Jaro 'Oslo 130, ZCBJ 'tad eislo 401 a tensky kroutek. V gichni jste srdeene zvani.

A pak mame u2 jen krok k silvestrOvske zabave. Pkijd'te se rozloueit 31. prdi' since do Sokclovny s rokem starIfir- a' ptivitat rok novY. Tam si uvedomime;ze jsme zase o rok stargimi.

Ut jsem yam v jednoin z pfedeglYch myth dopist sdelila, to jsme se s tatou rozhodli letos neposilat vanoeni pozdr'av, ne listky. Na misto toho posilame '$5.00 na Mouekftv fond. Na geho pkikla.ddjta sleduji pan a pani F Linkovi a daVali $2.00 na Mottekbv fond. Vgem na gim'biilyrn ptatelinn a 'etenaktn myth ddpis ti' ptejeme polehnane radostne svatky Velrni zabavnYm zpfisobem pi ge sy,Ym nadmiru sehopnYm perem "Cestop1s. autern z Texasu do Arkansasu" pan Jaro7 slay Kleprlik ze San Antonia. Neujde nic. jeho. bystremu oku. Jeho cestopis jeeen.3nYm ptispevkern v gem tern, kteti hodloji navgtivit lazne za iteelem leeeni rfizilYot neduhil, ktere v star gich letech vetginy lidi dostavuji, ani mlade peivyt jimaje. Pochutnavame si labaZnicky tom Vagem peknern cestopisu, pa,neAleprliku, tak jako V y jste I pochutpali,u rids na. torn mem vYrobku ' gtrudlu". Pane Kleprliku, jsem jenom priunerria' • uchatka, tak se o ten diplom nemarn va Mast. Ubezpeeuji Vas vgechny;;kteti jate u nos byli, to jste nom byli Tegila nos Vage navgteva. Vzdavant-Vain zde, bratte Kleprliku, za VaS'e krasna slova uznani me nenatoene price srdeene diky. Pfi psani toho uznani vine prate zapornnel jste se podivat do nab:leke budoucnosti,' kdy Va ge vytiSgerie iadky bude eisp a ph torn se gklebitAdt, ka zavist. Ta se la postard, aby deei steho pohdru vina ptikapla jedn. tato pravdiva, slova: WI:1y nekdo chvali, vI'dy nekdo hani, vZdy nekdo vldy nekdo brani.

V torn mate pravdu, to navgtevnik ma svobcdu, co se tyka, pozvani ite' lu. Jestli mag ei nemag hlad—jez. to pro tebe ptipra,veno. Stare ptislovi'priavi "host do domu, Huh do domu. A "Palm,-

Stiata 24 bohtt„, chceme dat to nejlepgi, pravda? bratra Kleprlika, kteti jej neznate, prozradit, fie je vYbornY pianista, rOto kdo v zlate struny zahrat zna, '`j pteme vie ne2 sebe. Nebo nas tak Bth 14- `al, pOslal nam ho ze stovelate aiatidky Prahy. I sestra Holla nam na pip* zahrala. Nu, a ja? Sly get muziku a nezpivat? Ani nam ladny "adko" neda*al, a zpivali jsrne v gichni. A sestra Kleprlikova v to male chvili se snaZila nas v.naucit lidove tance. A to jsem byla jedidou "v papueach na bale." Nebyl das na,preuti, tak se tancovalo v papiteich.

04, o to—ony ty me nohy pti svilne hudbe polky se dovedou todit. Hor gi je to se srdcem; zadne bit jako zvon na • ria poplach. A to muslin stisknout 14'4, aby mi krkem nevyletelo yen a PorAitc mu, "Troubo, sed' tam, kde's narooa nefamfrii se."

Pravdou je, ze mame u nas mnoho UmeIeckYch veci, vyrobenYch rum, ,zen i muai, lidoveho folklor4 nagleivkrajanti z Vala gska. V techto dnech nam i zase clogel balik a v nem zase par krasnYch kouskil do na g sbirky.

1 1116.me kaldY v nedem zalibu. Nekdo • ).:ad aperky, gatstvo, domovy, nabyteX, Auta a jine. A ja zase obetuji ty penize na vYrobky na gich krajand Main synovce na Vsetine, ktery hlekaldou novinku zakoupit a poslat. A ne„,jen ptedmety umelecke, ale mame mnoho hudebniho materialn. Mnohe hUilebni kusy nejsou nyni v Evrope k d.dstani v obchodech, nebo rtizne obrazk9ye ,brolury a jine.

Aepfina§im yam to, mill etenati, abyo,b, se s tim chlubila. Kdo ma zajem se: Rodivat na tyto veci, kaZdy je u nas Cenira si tyto veci jako pamatku a „nejsou na prodej. Mezi temito mane malovanYmi ptedmety mame i nadherriegtpraci, narodni motiv v barvach, malo,v4triy talii na stenu, s ptipsanYm yeKWY,Anim: ani Bolene Valeikove v Dallas, exas, v uptimne ucte a vdeenosti za echna matetskou ochranu poskytnutou naafi Maru gce za jejiho pobytu o prazdninach 1954, kdy ueila ceskou akolu venuje M. L. Jandadkova grni si vaZim cenneho daru pani Jandlekove. Ubezpedujeme ji nazi vdeeMarugka je trcdne, velmi dobte Sr 6yOvane deveatko. Musi ji miti kaZdY r4 ,A ,,,, my se budeme tegit, jestli se i pns , leto uskutedni zase eeska, prazdninova akola, ze zase k nam ptijede To vge bude zaleZet na na gich spoleich, zda se opet postavi za deskou ekuji vgem mym zakazniktun za jej eh objednavky a slova uznani, jet nine

VESTNi1 — WEST, TrixAs

ye syYch dopisech baliky mou vytizovane dochazeji spravne a v ku. Jegte se ani jeden neztratil, a vyridtla jsem jich hodne. Ov gem z nich platit tam musi, a to nestejne. Jedni vice, druzi mene, a za stejnY balik. To dle toho, jak to celni fitad v miste Ocr-hadne. A to se zmenit necla. Ale tak jak odtamtud pi gi, to radi to clo zaplati, nab ze tam tak dobre zboZi nedostanou.

Ptitomne mame nadherne poeasi.'

S pozdravem v gem etoucim Se zname nam Balena Valeikova (Poznamka redaktora:—Diky za ptti•eeni dvou se gitti Valagska. Pti prilezitosti opi gi fivahu "Kameny"; abych ji mohb uvetejniti ye Vestniku.

Arne; zrainena pani v New Orleans je ma gva.krova, sestra me mantelky.--Pozdray.)

• st. • (— Hallettsville, Texas SestrY a bratti: Bratr Hanus se znamenite rozepsal stran Hlavni fifadovny. Podava, dobre' mySlenky, avgak nevim, jestli si toho ni povgimnou. Bylo by zahodno, aby ni na opravu stanov jeho nahledy nepfe hledli a nepominuli.

Bratri, kdyt Hlavni aradovna nikdy nic nesdeli a neda ani elenstvu ani irSrboru na opravu stanov vedeli, co pottebuje, aby prace mohia jiti rychleji a postuprie, kdo jinY by si to mel vzit na sebe? Kdo to za ne ma vy getrit, jak se veci maji?

Kdo jinY je vice povolanY, net samotni hlavni fifednici, aby podali sve dobrozdani a sve navrhy vSrboru na opravu stanov?

Navrhoval bych (jestli to hlavni MedWei jil dnes nedelaji), aby ten fitednik nebo ten pomocnik, kterY odebira a tkidi pogtu, chodil do ritadovny o pill hodipy drive, aby do doby, net pfijdou osta.trii Utednici, bylo v ge rozdelene, aby oni mohli pokraeovati kahlY ye sve praci. Terito firednik nebo pomocnik, kterSr by otevira.). pogtu, gel by doma drive net drug.

PfernYSlel jsem o torn jit dfive, ale vahal jsem rozepsati se o tom. Povim yam pros. Kdyt se mela naae budova odevzdavat svemu ucelu, poslal jsem sarn za sebe, a take za fad Karel Havlieek gratulaeni dopis, "special delivery": Nekolik pozdrava bylo pozdeji pobirzeno oznameno, av gak na g fad a ma zdravice byly ptehlednuty.

Bratte Hanu gi, obavam se, to bude ko dostati mladika nebo holku, co by &I.! kazali eesky cisti, tim merle psati. My ha znalost Ce gtiny jsme nikdy nedali tadnou odmenu, ani vetgi plat.

Bratti, kteti budete eisti me napady, pros neporadite nektere holce nebo nekteremu mladiku, aby gel vypomahat bratru redaktorovi. Jsem jistY, to bratr redaktor by takovou vSrpomoc s radosti pfijal, a pak by sam mohl se lep gi zapfahnout do organisadni prace. Prospelo

Ve sttecht, dne 1. prosince 1954. by 'to nagimmistnim. organisitoram, zapracoval by se nekdo mladsi, ptibylo by nam` riovYch'-elenii, .9, na ge lednota by niela z toho vgehrinejfetgi utitek.

Ctrk vy, eleni v Houstorie, nemate tarn nekOhO, kriO'bo . se chteI zaueit'neeernii, co nage 3ednota -potfebuje? (Pozriarnka redaktora,: .L---Oznarrill Isern Hlavni Madovne, to main, nadeji na, vYpornoc ate.si ji Sa:in budu piatit, 6ekam del gi dobu na schialerif.)

Nevim, co "hlaVni` iffednici nyni poviddji. 'Dokud byli ve Fayetteville, bylo nadhazovano, zetadnou mlad gi yYpomoe nemohou doStati do 'nista, kde neni tadne. ptitallivel 'zabay po praei. Snad dnes na novern miste se pomery Ay a' mohly by se pomocne sily snadrieji vybra.ti 'a zajistiti. To stale zaineriovani' pomocriika a zacateeniku neni mbc chva.lyhodne.

Bratki, na ge distriktni schaze mohdu v kratke budoucnosti u getfiti naafi - jedri.o. to tisice a tiSici dolarti, kdy se try nejhlavnej gi feel, ktere se budou projednayati na sjezdu, prodiskutuji napred V distriktnich •schaziehAtatdy fad final by' si ,zvOliti v prosinci jednoho Mena 'na kat dYch 25 eleira, kterY" byl by povinen ria-1 vgtevbvati distriktni Schate a pak o Ark Sledku sefillze podat ye 'vein fade podrObnou triravu. Nage Schilte v distriktech" teprve v budoucnosti nam jak mriohorriffieme vykonati pied sjez, 'dem' a jak mateme . jednani sjezdOve zkratit. A ai distriktni sehtze budou pro nas vice platne', -pak Se neniusi fikati, .`everybody's business is nobody's bus-; iness".

F. K. Budek V§ELICOS • Nage, listopadoya schtze fachr POkrok HouStonti 4islo 88 byla jedna z tech nejlepe, naVgtiVeriSieli schazi tento rok: Nase Schaze se konaji katdS, druhy patek mesici, Zaana.je 'Y 8 , hodin veeer a konei v 10 hodin a pak itdy mame male obeerStveni pro eleny.

Jak yam znarno, rn.eli jsme na ge zavody mezi maim distriktem els. 5 a distriktern eiS.. 3 a to pfieiny narn ptibyla ne novYch elenft za poslednich nekolik jak ,do detskeho odboru tak tat do odbOru dOspelYch. V kijnove schazi bylo odhlusovano, aby bylo prOvedeno 111'oz-twine ityaderii .novYeh elenp. v listopOOYe schazi a obeerstVeni pro vgeehnt pfitornne. eleriy. Proto na ge listopadoVa schaze, jak i gem z podatku se zminila, byla ta nejlepe nahtivena schfize 'tenth rok.

Uvadeni novYch elenti provedl na g mistopfedseda, bratr Ernest J. Hanka. PeltnYm jadrnYm proslovem uvedl do nageho stfedu 52 novY'ch elenu ye stall od 9 mesica do '5G let.

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1. ciSitiee. 1954.

Jednini schfizi bylovecne. Je..st velice nutne, aby take - v pkitti schtzi pro-. sincove,ktere. bude na ge vYrodni, ,elenoye si uvedomili jejich povinnpst sve mu tadu a pfisli, aby se zAdastnili dOletiteho jedriani, -ktere jiste ptijde, ,k projednani.

Po schtzi vgichni se segli v doll anist-, nosti a byli pekne, ptatelsky pohosteni, studenYnd natezy a Orem; dernYin chlebiekem, ani kysele okurky a kolade ne 7. schazely (kolade n aPe.kla ses4a Valeiko7 va,) a k tomu vg emu dost.peniyeho..Zda, lo se, rte kalkdY se bavil velnii dobte a,rozchazeli Sc. v dobre nalade.„ Jegte -jednou piripoininarn vgem n0m, aby se zifeastnili schtize sveho tft-, du eislo 88.

Jako kaklYm rokem tak i tento rok, bude podavan pro , eleny, kteti „se zueaStni•ranniho zasedani,- elmtnY ,obed ma. Schfize zapoene v 10 hodin.,rano.

Dne 17 a 18. listopadu zueastnila jsem se BratralKeho kongresu, v palvestonu..

Byl to celostatni . sjezd yglech. bratrskYch, jednot. Indy rada jedu na,.tyto siezdY,, ponevadt, vidy se nedemu noveniu elovek pakli chee. Sestrkpirdie va, ktera, byla ptedsedkyni celeho sjezclu (General Chairman), a. take ptedsedkyni oddeleni mladete, zhostila se sveho nkolu znamenite. Program byl dobte sestaven a vge skonello na eas. Ve etvrtek rano byla snidarie v oddeleni mladete, pfi eemt zasedala jako,ptedsedkYne Birdie Hilsher.

Prvnim teenikem byl katolickY prelat, monsignor O'Connell, kterY mel therna na rodide a jejich ditky. Piala bych katdemu, aby mel pilletiost poslechnouti tohoto vYborneho tednika. Dosti motna nag bratr redaktor mel ptiletitost tuto kee,k otisknuti dostati, Pak druhYnkfee nikein,.-byi Harold Hornback, odwA cennou tee, jak yesti rinladeti, jak zakiadati Ithiby pro hoehy, jak si poeinati pti hieclani vedOueich pro tyto vynaddli Velke penize ye prochy. spech udrteni sve mladete. Jak tikal, oni nemaji ,strach, le aC oni zde nebudou, kdO po nich vezme Otete. Vgak penize jsou vedlej gi veci, jejich yydani pro tbto oddeleni saha a do 'Sesti &site a tikal, to tyto penize yydane jsou' jejich 'nejlepgi investiei.

Take na prograinu byla teditelka 'mladete od Sons of Hermann, ktera nekolika, slovir vysvetlila Mich postup. Orii zaeali mnohem pozdeji my, ale oni jit maji letni tabotigte (camp) a byl otevten a odevzdan k pontivani jit toto leto. Jejich elenove v detskem odboru meli ptistup na jeden tYclen zdarrna. Rozdavali letaky se celSrm popisem a obrazky. Podle popisu a obrazkii musi to bYti nadherne misto jak pro mladel, tak i pro stargi deny: Woe' my musime v gdy 'TAM tak dlouho rokovati? Nikdy nam na nic

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teeneho nezbYvaji penize, vkly to sama odpoved'. My to nemilteme udelat, neni to ve sto,novach. Tyto organisace venuji 'ohionme ,sumy pro svoji mladet a neciti se, 2e to jsou penize vyhozene. Tyto pen!`ze jsou dobire uiniene a v budoucnosti. jim pkinesou desateronasobnY uktek.

Ve stkedu veeer byl program mladeZp. Prvni eislo na programu jsme my, SPJST. Bylo to 16 mladYch kresnYch ideveat jako kviti, z Caldwell, pod vedenirn pani, Dougla.sove. Zazpivaly nekolik pisni s mimikou; pak je gte k ukoneeni 1)rogramu mely jedno dislo a sice ve S'pa'nelskSrch kostymech. Krasne to provedly a odnesly Si velkS, ,potlesk a pochvalu. Z teto skupiny 16 bylo 9 elenek SPJST. Co .pil tom bylo zvlagtni, jest, le tato mlada ideveata y eele s pani.Douglasovou ptijela be.z jakekoliv nahrady za jejich namahu.

1?,ad NovS7 Tabor cis. 17 SPJST daroval jim k, ,uhrazeni vydeni $35.00, rodiee techto studentek penal*" ptispeli'a bratr Alfred Wisher doplatil, co bylo treba Ptijely po busu ze vzdalenosti 120 aby representovaly na gi SPJST, ne sviij prospech, ale pro celek. A co jsme j1111, za to dali nahradou? Jsem jista; rte nase Illavriffitaddvna je gte dodnes neposlala a,ni dopis podekovani za tuto jejich obet'. At' nebyly v gecliny elenkami, v budouchosti by bylo =trio tyto ziskati, ale takovyni zpilsobem, jak my jedname, Jest to taks vec pro organisatora. me organisoVat mladet, a co pro ne &lame? Kdyby nebylo tech nekolik lid!, tak by tato skupina z Caldwell nemohla Udinkovati v nag prospech. V Galvestone mame dva tady, vgak tyto nam nemohly vyjiti vstfic, pokud se tYkalo representovati mladet na programu mladete.

Take Sons of Hermann men svoji sku,Pirnt deveat, ktera ptedvedla pekne cvi;eeni; Jest jich, jestli se nem3nim, asi 24; maji kraSne frbory a jejich hlavni irkatdeviia vysila tuto skupinu v grude na vekein e vystupovani, aby representovala jejich jednotu a odbor inladete. Proto jest pochppitelno, prod pojmenovali tuto `skupinu cleveat podle jmena sveho hlavniho ptedsedy "CARLETTES". Udelalo to krasnY dojern na ptitomne, kdyt po cvieeni dve deveatka vystoupila z tady a ptipriula mantelce hlavniho ptedsedy orchideje a ptedsedovi karafiet do kabatu.

Za.tuto pozornost, s pohnutim ptedseda Carl biebers, polibil obe deveatka na Nebylo by to krasne kdybychom i my mohli neco podobneho udelat? Ve yekejnosti, pied °alma mnoha jinVch jednot? U nas to jde vAe, jako kdyl se to odsekne sekerou — a basta! ZadnSr ohled nebo asluZhost. (Nae? MoZna, rte by nas to neco stalo!)

Ve etvrtek veder byl banket, jak to jiZ bYva zvykem. Pak jest jeden hlavni teenik'a po nem zapoene zabavnY program, kterSr razno organisacc ptedvedou. Dve

Btrana '25 organisace pkedvedly jejich skupiny v krasnVch aborech. Tyto pochoduji a, tvoiI razne obrazy. Tteti byly teny', a. ptedvedly razne modely, coz bylo Vehni, zabavne. Pak bylo salo. Posledni 046 1*,7, lo nage a ice smigenV • sbcr od tadu krok Houstonu 'Oslo 88, kterSr zazrifyal nagi novou skladbu "Piseri SPJST". byla pro na gi Jednotu slolena p. John Peclienx, z Chicaga na Zadost ses. Hilsherove a voleni od HI. at.. Jest to pekna pochodbva skladba s krasnSrmi slovy jak v tine tak i v naSi fedi. Na ge ochotniky cvidovala sestra Elsie Dvotak-Kakera,, kter g, nam dela, dobrou cvieitelku zpevu: Rozhodli jsme se mezi sebou, rte Si to Vert!-, meme sami na, starost a budeme proPa=.` govat nagi pisefi v tak pkihodnSr eas, kdy jsme nedostali Z'adnou oporu od nagi Hlavni ntadovny, aby ptispela na vydani' s tim spojene. Chtela bych upozorniti ktere 61eny, co byli mylne informoyani, "rte tento sbor bude stall Jednotu $1066:00", rte se to nezaklada na Iadne pravcl Nag sbor vystoupil a hradil si sve vydaa sam. Uznavam, rte neni to spravne. cIST jeden z nas, co jsme fieinkovali,"ire2` li propagovali jsme sebe, ale zasturi jsme celek. Jsem jista, rte jsme vyiVedli nag i Jednotu do svetla pted jinS7mi nisacemi a rte na gi zastupci se hrde vypnouti, rte jsme je nezahanbiii:j Jegte dodnes jsem nesly gela jedno pochvaly, uznani nebo podekovani zarna,' se vystoupeni. (To jsme my dem.) ikrW nou nag i posilou a atechou bylo, ItelYE jsme pochodem ptig li do salu, rte naSliff-) vitali potleskem art jsme do gli na sva, sta. Po ukoneeni zpevu byla na ge teditelka mladae, sestra Hilsherova, obdaroVa4 na krasnjun kog em eervenSrch ruzi. Byltto jeji snaha, aby na ge Jednota svoji piseri. V tomto sboru adinkovati sledujici: Sestry Lillie Follette, Ara g1eta1bg nek, Mildred Zimmerman, DelitelfilL' sher, Maxine gefdik, Betty Bravend6) Frances Olexa, Naomi Kostom, Estelle!

Kelly, Evelyn Roeder, Pearl Ottmers; bratfi: Tim Kostom, Joe 8krab,anek, Steve Valeik, Johnnie 8u1a, Rudy Zatopek, Rudy Sefeik, Jerry Ermis a 14tank Olexa.

Sestra Helen Fusig jest na ge salls0a a Elsie Dvofak-Kadera nale dirigeritka.

Meli jsme to gtesti, rte skladatel pan ?Am Pech ptijel, aby nam vypomohl a take 'ria$ doprovazel zpevu. Srdeene mu d:6-.0.= jeme, rte se nam na sve vlastni fitraty noval. A znovu musim podotknouti, * 0 pti odchodu s podia byli jsme doprova,07;`, jsme vygli ze salu. `ni potleskem podavam yam toto jako sebechv g,14, ale jako informaci.)

V nedeli 21. jsem mela to ptilelit'Oge, zaeastniti se distriktni schilze ttetiliO distriktu ye Fort Worth a musim'beze vg eho nadsazovani uznati, rte tad cis `:' 91 ye Fort Worth mel v ge tak krasne ptipra-

Strana 26 Verio aranZovano, Ze bylo radost v teto sehiii bYti. Byla jsem v mnoha, distriktnichl,schfizich, v gak muslin ptiznati, Ze takdye za.tizeni jsem opravdu je'St,e nikc iwyjclela, nevyjimaje naSe schfize distril: tl,t1 i$1() 5. $egtry a bratti u tadu eislo 92 oprav( vynaloaili vSe ku pohodli navgtevniku.

Pro , chfizi byli stoly setazeny do pillkughu pled hlavnimi stoly pro fdedniky.

TAD do pfilkruhu stoly byly pokryty bi4int ubrusy a kaZdY nav g tevnik si pahodlne sedel celou schfizi pit stole. jiZ meli ptipravene stoly pro navAtevniky k obedu, Ti tea meli snehobile labrusy a po cele deice kvetinovou ozdobu. Byla to nadherna podivand. tlbed byl znamenitY., kafieko a kolaee roznakly rortornile sesttieky s fismevem nw,tvati.

Rand schfize byl take zajimavY .. Diky brattu Pokladniku, potad byl sestaven znamenite. A takteZ si zaslouZi uznani btatr tajemnik L. 0. Ho gek. Probirany byly_rfane body, ktere zajiste bude miti bratr:...Ho gek ye sve zprave uvetejneny.

Take me zajimal program mladde, kterST byiFtvelice hezkY. Zpivali eesky i anglicky a nemeli docela Zadnou obtd pti vyslovotan1 magi eegtiny.

A'alth.ku konci chci upozorniti v gechny .pitiznivce a ptatele Mc:1u Pokrok HOUStaray.. eis. 88 na nag vanoeni program, kteWbude potadan v nedeli 19. prosince ve . 3130 odpoledne. Dostavte se v hojnem pdetu a pobavte se mezi -"Se sesterskSrm pozdravem, F. J. Olexova. ( Ennis, Texas. o fPfedne pozdrav na v geehny etouci yeDtilik a tea. bratra redaktora. PH torn zadarn kousek mista mezi dopisy. Ze jd Nete . dlouhSr eas nepsal, tak davani yedktc,;te jsme tady v Ennis neuschli ani se nettriekli a dSrAeme dal. JiZ mame to vothek'y dost, jiZ bych vypil i nem -jinMho, Ittlyby bylo. d ay lice si rad pkeetu fivahy redaktora teal dopisy fgech. V nekterSrch dopisech hodne chvaly, v druhSrch zas natku. V ttlell.wychvailenSrch take neni vgechno giait9fico se ttpyti; a v tech druhSrch si pomoci. tYka u jednech tan, Ze se nemohdurdomluvit jiZ nic &sky neb moraysky. ifitvian poradim — zjednejte si na mesic netbildva ueitelku, jako my jsme zde meli, sleenti, Jandaekovou 14 dni ueit eeskou 13kolu, .tak uvidite, ae zas ti druzi budou vreet, ae nerozumi eesky ei moraysky. zas nekdo tekne, "Co se naohlir naueit za 14 dnt?" Ja yam smele aloha se dost. Jenom jeden pkipad: Bylavu nos na'Ai dcery jedna dceru gka, co tam .fohodila do to gkoly. Ja prove pfgel z paty a nest listek (post card). Ona ml ho vczme, 4e to pfeele. Ja na to, "No, u4

V ES TN iK — WEST, TEXAS ZILATA SVATBA •MANZELt mAR1c9VtC1-1

FRANK A ANNA MAREK IVIanZele Frank a ,Anna Marek st. slay viii svou zlatou svatbu.,v nedeli dne 31. tijna 1954, v kruhu rodiny ye svem dome na Six Mile pit Port Lavaca, Texas, kde tea byli sezdani v roku 1904 v meste Port Lavaca. Vychoyali osm, deti: tii syny a pet deer, kteti jsou v§ichnina, Zivu.

Mail pet vnuku a sedrn vnoueat. DUI jsou: Frank J. Marek Jr.,,,Crosby; Rudolf.

J. Marek, Crosby; Emilie. Sodek, Port Lavaca; Vlasta Peter, Port Lavaca; Sidonie Drgao, San Marcos; Laddie Marek, Port Lavaca; Annie Beryk, Port Lavaca; sleena Lydie Marek, ktera bydli doma s rodiei.

Ptejeme jim hodne, gtesti a aby, se doZili diaxnantove svatby. To •jim ve'nuje snacha, Vlasta Marek, to ma.§." A vite, ona to pteeetla Vgechno a sprayne; ta.k jakO ti druzi. Jedno je, to nepomfde mit peknou sin, tteba pozlacenou, :tarn musi nekdo byt a tern raladym pornoci.

Dam ptiklad. My tadyiname Sbor mladeZe. Add jim da sin, at' si potadaji co, chteji, to se vi, ze slu gne. Ale, to se vi, Ze musi mit mezi sebou nejake Johnny Hrabiny, sestru Viimu Nesudovu, Geo. 8trunce, by jim ukazali cestu a jak si maji pomahat. Ale abyste tomu rozumeli, to nernusi bYt jenom od ta,du; tam je ,kaZdY bez rozdilu vitan. Piai bych yam videt, kdy2 oni neco No a Ze ptichazi konec roku, tak ptisel s tim i eas volit fitedniky u tadu, aneb znovuzvolit, jak se tika aklamaene. Co se nine tYka, jestli chcete dostat do fitadu nove a mlade, tak se must volit kaZdy zvlaSte. Aklamaene, to je stare, a ti mla-. di se tam nedostanou nikdy. A totes o zabavnim ,vYboru — dejte to mladYni, oni vi lepAi co mail ro,di.

Ve sttedu, dne 1. Pro gince 1964.

No, to zas nekdo tekne, "Ten si ty jeho rozumm mahl n,echat."

Ale kciy2 pla, tim na Vestnik, tak si tam mohu jednou Za, rok neco hodit. No, _a diplom jsem dostal ye :Skole od stareho Hronica v, Zadyefieieh, 4e, jsem si nemohl tSrden sednout clobrotu.

JeAte neco radio skrze to ziskavarnelenu. Vite, ja jsem si. uminil, kaZdY ,palc jednoAo to. A ietos inam,etyfi ptedu k dobru.

Ale za karnny . neziska.to ani toll() jednoho,, to si musi rlekde zajet, kde je neco dobreho zajist a, za4 potom ta huba jede. , Tak to . bude asti vgeehno ,pro jestli toho neni hodne, jak bylo. jednou Ye yestniku, aby redaktor neuvetejrioy41. dlouhe .dopisy, Ze je to unavujici. A. ion. ,chytrak udela z jecinoho dlouheno d.1.4 neb ttiluat&i a je to v potaidicy.

Qd severu se mraei, radio.hlasi, ze id?. zima chudakove prasata, ta se budOU .mit! Inu,.sam,marri jiZ chat' nalcus tuze.Mny, mute iciSrt i klobasa domdei. Rikajj, vetgi kus masa, jak chleba — chleb settit.

Jak uvidite kourlt, tak to se,zabiji. .pozdray no. v gechny znarne i nezname; a dam, zase. clloutio pokoj., S. pozdravem,.

John A.: ha2a. /t P. Tomu vdovcovi na Creechvi1le radim, aby Si zajel do Dallas neZ' butte mot: zima kdyZ si, to nezalidil lepgi aby nenmsel d'elat rano v kanmech Pozdray. oN1E.1 PRIKRYL,. dobte, znanV krajan y. Temple, West a 'Airokein okoli, zemtel v sobotu o 3:15 rano ye svem domove, nasledkem srdeeni mrtvice. ,Politebni obtad budou konanyy fiterSf dop.oi.ed-ne 4 Aderholtova pahte-oiliboli_yi taVu ye West, za it'easti bratra btepana, Valaka, redaktOra Veitniku:.

Telo Zesmileho bude pohtbeno na,bititdt, ve v Penelope. ..

Truchlici pozUsta-11.:, mb,tka, pani Anna Ptikrylova, v Fenelope, vdova-manZelka; synove: Rudolf v Arlingtonu a Jult v Dal las; . deery: pani W. Osborn v Dallas a pani George Kocanova, v Penelope; tti: Josef y Taylor, Rudolf a 13, J. v 13e7 nelope. test budi4 panaatce jeho. k .) • eTs

Klid' nebd neklid peva/ay na§i netaldi tolik na toin, Co ham Zivote. bfedfileL-' teho se pfihodi, nSrbti na sefadeni vhod.= nem nebo neptijemnem veci nepatrnYch, s nimi2 denne se potkasame. ) 4, • ( Lakomost vyvrcholena stale tem& doPoidti se prehmatd: neni vaAne, ktera 6as-tell by odvracela se od sveho•tile, ani kterou ptitomnost by mela tolik mo.. ci na fikor budoucnosti.

Ve stkedu, dne 1. prosirice 1954.

AUTEM Z TEXASU DO ARKANSASU A LOUISIANY (Popisuje Jaroslav Kleprlik) (Pokraeovani) Po koupelich spravne jsme meli odpodivot. ale k tomu jsme se nedostali. Dali jsme picednost mengim vkletilm do okoli.

Ptedevgim jsme si dilkladne prohledli mesto, jeho pozoruhodnosti jsem vypsal ye svem dtivefsim vypravovani. Ponevadt Little Rock, hlavni mesto Arkansasu, je od Hot Springs vzcielene, asi pouhkch 75 mil, jeli jsme se tarn podivat. Byl hernk slunnk den, jeli jsme krasnkm lesern, kde jsou tet volne vytekajici prameny chladne Wive vody s volnkm pHstupem vekejnosti. Voda z katcleho pramene ma jink ledivk adinek (eisti ledviny, stkeva neb taludek, z jineho, pramene zase ustaluje krevni obeli a t. d. a t. d.).

Abych se ptiznal, opravdu nevim jakk ledivk ifeinek ma voda, kterou jsem v lese pil. Na torn, koneene, ani tak nezaleti.

Vim jenom tolik, te nebylo mi nic a kdyt jsem se napil bylo mi Cesta byla velmi ptijemna, dostatek zelene, silnice US 70 pomerne velmi dobra. Krajina byla dosti pahorkata, dostatek hrneitske hliny byl asi podnetem k vkrabeni vgeho druhu hlineneho zboti, hlavne pak upominkovkch ptedmeta, ktere jsou mimo to vkusne maloveny a vypalovany. Lesnata krajina pomalu mizela, at u men giho mesta Bentonu byly stromy jen ojedinele. Vgude eervena a dosti kamenita. Pokud jsme videli farmitske domy, byly od silnice. chraneny malkmi borovkmi a cedrovkmi hajeeky, merle stromy ovocnkmi. Stavby jsou tam dobre, vkusne, ze citeva, z cihel i kamene.

A tak jsme stale neco novel° videli, o ledaeems povidali, ptirovnavali s pomery v San Antoniu i v Evrope a net jsme se naciali vjitcleli jsme do srdce Arkansasu. Ano, Little Rock Teti blizko stiedu zeme, vge se sbiha a kidi v tomto sttedisku. last° je velmi 'Acne, severne od Feky jsou tovarny, hlavni ulice (Main street) beti od severu k jihu. Wilde jsou nadherne budovy, dodavajici pink raz velkomesta. Pokud jde o stavebni sloh, tedy nazval bych to smesi architektury; jsou tam panske domy s piliti, s yerandami, take ov gem stare stavby vedle nejvkge modernich. Vzduch v Little Rocku, ttebate je tam prumysl, je bez koute a sazi, cot lze jiste poutivani pkirodniho plynu, jako mime v San Antoniu. Mesto je vysezeno velikkrn poetem krasnkch stromil, jsou tarn nadherne zahrady, porky a kvetiny nejpesttej gich barev kde jen bylo lze je nasazet.

Z vkznaenkch staveb je to okresni budova "Pulaski County Courthouse", pojmenovana po polskern hrdinovi Casimiru Pulaskim, kterk bojoval na stra,ne

VtSTNfK-- WEST. TEXAS Spojenkch Stall v dobe revoluce. Kra'sná je budova pottovniho &aft, rovnet tak i radnice, knihovny a majestatni budova vladnich ve W. Capitol Avenue. Samortejme nesrnirn zapomenout na kapitol, typickou stavbu v americkkch hlavnich mestech. A prave Little Rock ma v tomto ohledu neco mimotadne zajimaveho. Myslim totit, te Little Rock je jedine 'nest° ye Spojenkch Ste,tech, ktere se mute pochlubiti, te ma 3 kapitoly. Je to ptivodni stark kapitol v ulicich Third a Cumberland st., pak nadherna stare, budova "State House" v ulici West Markham Street a clne gni kepitol na zapadnim konci ulice Capitol Avenue. Aekoliv jsme nemeli mnoho easu, prohledli jsme si je vgechny a jelikot je tam mnoho zajimaveho chci o torn nap.sat. Nejblite jsme byli pavodnimu staremu kapitolu, tedy jsme tam gli nejcItiye. Jak jsem jit uvedl, tento stark kapitol, "Territorial Capitol" jak je nazkvan, je mezi ulicemi Third a Cumberland St. Je to stavba z roku 1820, opravena, roku 1834, s krasnkmi stromky, velikou zahradou s bohatkmi kvetinami, v ge udrtovano v nejlep gim potadku. Ve skutednosti je to skupina 13 malkch budov. V prvnim dome je kancelat, kterou se prochazi do velike zahrady a hned se vejde do sousedici budovy pilvodniho kapitolu, kde se schazel senat. Velmi zajimavk je zpasob stavby a tramovi uvnitt, jakot i merle vytezavane zasteny i prate ze citeVa. Sirka prken, poutitkch ke stare postrannich sten, je 18 at 20 palcil, cot je dosti vzacnk zjev. V mistnosti senatu, ktera je v poschodi, je Cast steny odkryta, aby bylo videti pilvodni stavbu. je zachovan stark nabytek z tehdejti doby, zhotovenk vesmes merle. Proti senatni budov y je kuchyrika, s riankm nadobim a naeinim z tehdefei doby.

V potadi dalgi je dam porudika C. F. M. Nolanda, kterk byl poveten dorudenim prvni astavy statu Arkansasu do Washingtonu. Velmi zajimava je giroka, podlouhle, kryta veranda vzadu u domu, odkud je peknk pohled do zahrady s kvetinami a rostlinami z minuleho stoleti.

Jako historicka pamatka je v zahrade sktirika s pavodnimi rostlinami ze zahrady generala Washingtona v Mt. Vernonu. V protej gim malem domku je zachovana Nolandova soukrorna kancelat.

Po 'eve strane pies nevelikk &fir je chyri a poblit stare, studna s pairodni ochrannou dtevenou krytbou. Ruene zhotovene dvete na rilznkch mistech jsou velmi hezke.

Nevelikk sveti travnik spojuje Nolanday dam s dalgi skupinou tti dom0, t. zv. "Woodruff Group". Je to bkvale obydli a kancelat Williama E. Woodruffa, zakladatele nejstar gich novin zapadne od teky Mississippi "Arkansas Gazette", pavodne vydavankch v Arkansas Post. Kdyt

Strana 27 nejstar gi v celem objektu stareho kapitolu a dle nazoru mnohkch i skupinou nejzajimavej gi. Obytnk dam s tiskarnou je spojen cestou vydlatclenou cihlami.

Uvnitt v mistnostech je zachovanamnoho cenneho nabytku poutivaneho tehdy, jako je na ptiklad detske, postklka, skfinka pro leeiva (domaci lekarnieka) a still zhotovenk z cedru, ze stromu, kterk rostl na male skale (Petit Roche Little Rock), cot dalo podnet pro pojmenovani mista k usidleni, jelikot to byla prvni skala, kterou tehdej gi francouzsti (nazev Petit Roch je francouzskk a znamene, totet co v anglietine Little Rock) spatiili na sve ceste od zalivu po tece Mississippi a Arkansas v roce 1722. kapitol ptestehovali z Arkansas Post do Little Rocku, ptestehoval se i William Woodruff se svkm tiskatskkm strojein a v roce 1824 postavil pro sebe dam a kancelat. Obydli a tiskarna jsou velmi vkusne, skupina "Woodruff Group'.' je Dam Conwaytiv je rovnet velmi pekna stavba s bohate vytezavankmi dvefmi, jehot krasne pokoje jsou cennou pamatkou ukazujici zpasob tehdej gi stavby a bydleni. Elias N. Conway byl v potadi patkm guvernerem statu Arkansas' a v Made guvernera setrval od roku 1852 at do roku 1860, aekoliv tehdej gi zakonem stanovena lhuta byla 4 roky. Jeho bratr, James S. Conway, byl prvnim guvernerem statu a Elias N. Conway tehdy sloutil za jeho vlady jako stani auditor. Obzvla gtni pozornosti se UAL velike starodavna postel s malou posteli, ye ktere spaval guvernerav synovec, u okna stolek na holeni a psaci stul, neobyeejne zajimavk svkm provedenim. V sousednim pokoji je umisteno tetke zrcadlo, velike ramenove svicny z kovu i leskleho ktigt'alu a starodavne hodiny, ktere jsou citistojnou okraso guvernerova obydli.

V ptedsini je vel i pekna stare leptana lampa pro sviceni sviekou, male, rnahagonova, polieka, skladaci, jidelni still a dve vzacne anglicke rytiny.

Krasne, dlouhe 'Cake zaclony, dovezene tehdy z Anglie, maji velikou historickou cenu.

Na protej gim rohu bloku je hospodaksk& budova se zatizenim pro zpracovani mleka a masa, na tehdejAi dobu provedeno vge velmi clamyslne (strojek nil mleti a miseni masa pro domaci vkrobu salamu, jitrnic a pod), pana kamenne staj se starkm hospodatskkm polnim natadim, vozem, koearem a postroji, vge tak, jak se pied vi#ie net 100 lety pontivalo.

Celt' ten objekt (velikk blok) je krasna historicka pamatka a provedene naklacine opravy a udrtovani svedei jen tide k tomuto historickemu mistu vgech tamnej gich obeanti. Vysoke eastky na uhrazeni vSrlati spojenkcla s opravami,

Strana 28 byly darovany z fondu utvofeneho z do brovolnkch pfispevkil uvedomelkch vlastencil, zvlagte z kruhu obchodniku. Ceprace byla skoneena v necelkch dvou letech (1939 aI 1941). PM opravach bylo dbano, aby se zachovaly nejenom • stavby, ale i vegkere zafizeni v mite co nejvet gi. Proto prate postupovala zdanlive pomalu. Pokud bylo poOito nekde cihel, tedy jsou to vesmes cihly pfivodni, ruene vyrobene. V celern objektu je 23 komina, ktere se vesmes zachovaly neporugene a jsou tak, jak byly postaveny pied 130 lety. V tech krasnkch a bohate zatizenkch domech jejich pavodni majitele hostili mnoho vynikajicich osobnosti, jako byl Sam Houston, vojenskk hrdina a president Texasu 1836 - 1838, David Crockett, znamk politik, padl jako hrdina pki hajeni Alama ✓ rote 1836, a mnoho jinkch.

(Pokraeovani) 4 •( Rad Karel Jonag eislo 28.

Ctene sestry a lb rail: Oznamuji vgem clenum tadu Karel Jonag Oslo 28, Ze nage pfigti vkroeni sonze bude konana druhou nedeli odpoledne, ✓ jednu hodinu odpoledne, to jest 12. prosince 1954.

PMCina, proe tato schOze bude zahajena o jednu hodinu dtive, jest volba fifednikii. A tak abychom s tim nezatmeli, tak prosim vas, dostavte se v ten ureitk eas. Jak vite sami, ted' ty dny jsou kratke a ja doufam, ze pfijdete v ten ureitk eas.

A dale yam sdeluji, Z"e po schfizi bude podavana svaeina. A take jsou 'Zaclany maminky, aby nejakk ten kolde nebo ten kejk pfinesly, jestli jim to moZno. Ostatni jidlo jak sendviee a zapiti, o to se postard feditelskk bkbor. A tak doufam, se dostavite ye velkerni poetu.

Take yam chci oznmit, ze fad Karel Jonag eislo 28. bude pofadat krasnk vanoeni program pro v gechny eleny i neeleny, Upine zdarma pro v gechny, kteti pfijdou. A pak po programu bude Mikulag a bude rozdavat tern malkm detem nejakou "vanoeni nadilku". A tak doufam, Ze pfijdete na toto vanoeni divadlo.

Tento vanoeni program, jak vk ge uvedeno, bude se pofadat v nedeli 19. prosince 1954 v sedm hodin veeer. Tak prosim, nezapomente, to jest za tkden po nagi Ykroeni schtizi.

A tak na ty obe nav gtevy, nagi vkrooni schtizi a ten vanoeni program, ge pfijdete ve velikem poetu se take te gi vas tadovk pfedseda.

S bratrskkm pozdravem znamenam se, Stanley Mita ) • 18, • ( Nepfatele na gi blai se vice pravde soudice o nas, net soudime-li o sobe sami. ' • I Stafi blazni jsou. blaznivegi mladkch.

STN1K WEST, TEXAS

Ve ttfedu, dne 1. prosirice 1954. kdykoliv Ptedtirn v ptipadti

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI Koname smutnou povinnost a jako resolueni vkbor tadu San Antonio eislo 133, oznamujeme, ze dne 5. listopadu t. r. ye veku 41 let opustil nas naltdy na g milk bratr Clarence A. Schiller, posledne bytem 158 Covington, San Antonio. Zakefng choroba podt'ala kofeny jeho mladeho 2ivota, kterk cele venoval sve rodine. Posledni dobou bratr-Schiller velmi trpel a byl si vedom blizkeho konce. AC i my jsme ztratili ve gkerou nadeji v jeho uzdraveni se, zprava o jeho funrti zapirsobila na nas v gechny velmi poblestne a upfimne zelime jeho odchodu.

Chapeme pine nenahraditelnou ztratu 'Zivitele rodiny a jeho man geice Marii, rozene Zabeikove, jako i 3 synkum (Clarence ml.,15 roktl, Lynwood 13 rokil a John 8 rokil), kteti truchli nejvice, vyslovujeme na gi upfimnou hlubokou soustrast.

Bratr Clarence A. Schiller byl Menem Jednoty 23 let.

Za fad San Antonio eislo 133, San Antonio, Texas: F. Malfr Paulina Bayersova Louis Murie. ) • •► • ( VYBERTE SI DLE POTftEBY Tiinact druhit certifikatti SPJST pro dospele: Vida B: Dotivotn7, poplatky se plati do smrti.

Ttida C: Poplatky se plati 20 rail. PlnY obnos pojigteni se vyplati kdykdykoliv pilpadu fundi.

Vida D: Poplatky se plati 15 roku. Piny obnos pojigteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu &nal.

Vida E: Poplatky se plati 10 roku. PlnY obnos pojigteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu funrti.

Ttida F: Pink opnos certifikatu je vyplacen po 15 letech nebo kdykoliv ptedtirn v ptipadu (=Ai. Vida G: Piny obnos certifikatu je vyplacen ye 20 letech nebo kdykoliv ptedtim v ptipadu umrti.

Ttida H: Pink obnos certifikatu j e vyplacen po dosakni 65 let stall nebo kdykoliv ptedtim v ptipadu Ttida I: Poplatky se plat! 20 roku. Pln§ obnost certifikatu je vyplacen po dosateni 60 let stab nebo

Trida K: Poplatky se plati do veku 65 let. Pink obnos pojUteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu Vida M: Poplatky se plati do veku 65 let. Po dosaleni 65 mkt stab, Men dostava mesioni piljen\ dokud zlv. Zemte-li pied 80 lety staff, Odic' dostanou mesieni ptijetn do 80. vYrodi narozenin elena.

Ttida M-C: 17pisova ochrana na 20 let, ktera se zmentuie, az zOsta.nP vyplacene poji gteni na $1,000.

Pojigteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu fund' die klesajici stupnice.

Tfida N: Thisova ochrana jen tern, kdo maji od SPJST vypiljeene penize.

Pet druhii certifikatu SPJST pro deti: Ttida J-T: Doeasne poji gteni do veku 16 let, ktere se mute zmeniti na kterekoliv jine pojigteni pa dosageni veku 10 let, nebo pozdeji.

Tfida J-C: Poplatky se plati 20 rok0.

Pink obnos poji gteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu mrti ye veku od 16 let vkge. tImrtni pojistka pod 16 let stati :IP die stupnice.

Vida L: Dvojnasobne fuazove pojigteni (double indemnity). Certifikat se vystavuje pouze do obnosu $2,500, dodateene k jinemu certifikatu.

Tricia J-S: Poplatky se plati 20 roku PlnY obnos pojigteni se vyplati kdykoliv v ptipadu mrti od veku 1 roku. Do 6 mesieu, $250, pod 12 mesica, $500.

Ttida 1-E. Poplatky se plati do 18 let stall. Pink obnos certifikatu se vyplati po 18 letech staff nebo kdykoliv v ptipadu ftmrti od veku 1 roku. Do 6 mesica, $250, pod 12 mesict, $500.

Vida J G:

Poplatky se plati 20 roku.

Piny obnos certifikatu se vyplati po 20 letech nebo kdykoliv v ptipadu itmrti od veku 1 roku. Do 6 mesicil, $250, pod 12 mesicil $500. (dz) -) •

Prozradi-li pfitel tvoje tajemstvi, neodsuzuj hty, ty sam jsi je nedovedl smleetil

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V it EiTN/IC MOT. TEXAS

Jakkoli lido jsou zif, neodvatuji se pieLakomost plodi caste odpory: jest ce zdati se nepkateli ctnosti; a snati-41 mnotstvi lidi neskonale, kteti obetuji se pronasledovat ji; tvali se, jako by pee- vegkerY statek sviij nadejim pochybnYm svedeeni byli, to jest Salebna, nebo svadi a vzdalenYm; a jini opovrhuji velikYmi na ne ziodiny. ,g• prospechy budoucimi pro nepatrne vYhody pritomne.

• 4, • ( Podoba se, to Tide neshledavaji na sobe dosti chyb: mnoti je§te poeet jejich OPTOMETRIST rianYm podivinstvim, kterYm chteji se OPTICIANS zdobiti, a pestuji je s takovou peelivosti, sine. 10311 to na konec z yrha, se podivinstvi v chyPrecision am examinations and a fully staffed optical by zakotenene, ktere vymYtiti nezaleti tab funtlehlns fast and saejit na vuli jejich. unto garlic& • 41, • i prudkYch vatni laska nejmeZe vgech DIE THOS. N. DILANIT gi tenam. no neslu Ben Moor-8P.I87 OHL Pb, S-3248 .1 • •(

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Levne cony jsou nal zasadou

Tei Praha Jasa, Sokol. Slet v Praze Prahou z dome i z ciziny

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Ve stkedu, dne 1. prosince 1954.

Schulenburg — 7, prosince Shiner -- 9. prosince

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Ve stredu, dne 1. prosInce 1954.

Nikdy netouZime se zapalem po tom, po hrrt.tou2ime z,rozuntu.

VtSTNfIC — WEST. TEXAS v •

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pis dekovnelo dopisu

Dekujeme tiinto Dru Albertu H. Broden Marnivost pobada nas vie hre giti proti N. D. ye Victoria a Tallettsville, Texas, za svemu vkusu,, neZ rozurn.navraceni zdravi.

Mfij rnladgi bratr trpel bolestmi ucha V prve,vaSni • miluji Zeny milence; v a bylo mu nernano provadeti zemedeldruhe miluji , ske prace. Maio mu pomahalo ledeni rtizDuch prImY maze podyoli se duchilm nYch Sama jsem trpela, roz grenim a hnisazvracenYm, neZ by je vYm zanetem zit a cele node jsem neza* • • vrela oei riasledkern velkYch bolesti. V asto jsme S't'astni jen proto, nohach jsem mela paldivou bolest a leni za At'astne mail. kar nakidil operaci. Mela jsem z ni strach.

K tomu rnela jsem i skleslY Zaludek a to VABCJTE SE K.A gLE 'PO byl dodatek k men,' stradani.

CHRIPCE (FLU). 4 Dozvedeli jsme se od mistniho obyvakdyZ jste "se , zbavili chr ipky, tele o Dru Brodenovi a rozhodli jsme se (flu), dasto Zilstane kasei kterY' zajiti k nemu. Bylo to naSim Stestim. kdYt zailedban,nohl by zwilsobl JiZ po prvnim ogetreni pocitili jsme ti 2aktraiSr, (chronickY) Zapal znaenou ulevu. Bolesti v uchu bratra prildngek; Creomulsion yam ryprestaly a paldiva bolest v mYch nohach chle ulevi; ponevadZ vnika do take. WO bratr nyni •spokojene pracuje ja od to doby necitim Zadne ktedovite prilduSnic a .poinaha prirode nejen VAiinirnenizaPahr, ale: i odbolesti v nohach a otok kotnikt zmizel. stratiuje,';t1114( §lern, ..obsahujici Za to vge jsrne jsme vdedni Dru BroAkodlive 'zarodky. Nezale2i, Jake denovi, Victoria, 908 N, Navare St., kterST lekY" jste -spied tim.lfg vali. CrePprijima v pondeli, fiterY a stredu. V Hal--mulsion. ,,jest zarueen t 'te vas lettsville, y e dtvrtek, patek a v sobotu a2 uspokoji, jinak penize vain ledo poledne. karnik vrati. Miliony lidi jiz zkuPi. IL N. ANDERSON silo Creomulsion a .jsou. spokojeOLIVER CARLSON rii.

KENNEDY, TEXAS •( 1• CREOMUCCION terns' , entighl C'7st .

"T Nejeden se posmiva tern, po nichZ zmirithjekaile, plicni nichlady vSecko zipal

IN MEMORIAM

Malf Oznamovatel Prijrne se Zena ku kona,ni domaci prace, jen Cast dasu, Zadne vareni"neb prani. VYmenou za najemne zdarma, zahrnuje "utilities". Velmi peknST zakizenSI apartMent ye Ines*" Foot Worth, hodici se pro d ye dospele osoby. Hlaste se clopisem. Odporueeni Zadouci. — L. J. Joyner, 1901 Marigold, Fort Worth, Texas. ( (47:480

Darkove 13a.1Feky do Ceskoslovenska Jsem zastupce pro Brum Gift Parcel v New Yorku.

• Potato sve drahe zaslanim balkhu ze Svkcarska a Danska

Mrs. B. Valcik 801 Diceman Drive -Dallas 18, Texas ) • 4 • ( SluZnost jest aZ poslednim pkikazanim, ale nejmene nasledovanYm. Nadhera pohrbil hovi marnivosti ZivYch vie neZ parnatce mrtyYch. • * snaze podvoli se se • duDuch pkimS7 chum zvracenYm, neZ by je • • Neni blaznu obtiZnejSich nad blazny duchapine.

Bolestni. Vzporninka

,MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ANNA ROMANEK

DneSni den otvira, nezacelenou dosud rams v srd-

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 5, 1953 The midnight stars are shining Upon , yOur silent grave, Beneath its sleep the one we love, The one s we could not save.

cich nagich, neb jest to vYroeni den umrti na geho drazemilovaneho maniela, otce a dedeeka

Frank Kulhanek, S

Although yottr soul is now at rest • And far , from care and pain, This, world would seem like Heaven, If we had you back again.

Navitly ode gel, spi sviij Van* sen, nevi vice• to gloehetne elu ge, nas zanechal ye velkem Zalu, vzpotmname, stale na Tebe. Srdce boll kdyi pomyslime,ze jgne

But still we Say "His will be done," Your semi is with the blessed, And we who grieve for you today, Are the. ones who loved you best.

ztratili Tebe navidy.

Venuji: manielka, synove, vnuci a vnueky zesnu -

DAUGHTERS MRS. LYDIA KOTRLA, Crosby, Texas MRS. ANNIE UR.BANEK, Taylor, Texas

leno br. Frank Kulhanka, Sr. ye Frelsburg, Texas. (pd) (Pd.)

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Vt8TNIS

WEST, Trams

Ye stfedu, dne 1. pros1nce 1954.

He Left His Family a Deed Not a Debt ..

He had the SPJST plan Called Mortgage Cancellation

MORTGAGE INSURANCE can be arranged to take care of your debt

and_ your dear ones Ask any local SPJST representative or write to:

SUPREME LODGE SKIS Temple, Texas al4dA414411 4444

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