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ROCNIK (VOLUME) XLVJ 6islo 19.

HUMANITY

7. KVETNA (MAY) 1958

BROTHERHOOD

MECO DO MIN DOMOVA V TAYLOR Vzdor nepriznivemu poeasi a dego, kterY se snesl nad strednim Texasem v sobotu odpoledne a po celou noc a i v nedeli dne 27. dubna, Dedikaeni sla,vncst nag eho Domova OdpoCinku v Taylor, Texas, byla dobre navStivend prateli z blizka a z .

Po cel, den slavnosti bylo mono pozorovat, e zavladl duch pratelskY a na, lada byla vskutku rnezy eetnim obecenstvem poyznakjiei.

Kratce po desate hodine kdyZ pribliZili jsme se k nadvoli Domova Odpoeinku toto b ylo jiZ zapineno vozidly a byly jsme nucene karu na g nechati na ceste. Kdy2 ykroeili jsme do phjimaci sine byly jsme zdraveni eetnimi prateli kteli ji2 se shromaZdili a obecenstvo bylo v skutku nadkno vYzdobou a peknYm vzhledem vnitrku Domova. Spozorovali jsme na stenach ihned peknY obrazy ktere byly darOvanSr bratrem Zvelankem na vSrzdobu Domova. Jeden obraz Po pra ye strane velke sine predstavoval plichod 6echd do na g vlasti a na druhe strane protejkk byl obrazek, myslim, Ze pledstavoval as rodnou visku na2Seho krajana Zvolanka. Na protej g strane, v proti vchodu, byl obraz Mistra Jana Hu; a pled koncilem KostnickYin. VS'echny tyto obrazy Cmiii peknY dojem a velice nas to pote glo. VAude byly rozestavene kvetiny a obecenstvo po registraci vitano i nagmi chovanci sedeli po strane ye pohodlnSTch lenoZkach.

Jeden kaZclY z navRevnikh jak jsem

mohl pozorovat, byl vlidne uvitan a ualai° celY chovani peknY dojem. N kuchyni, kterou jsme jen letmo prehledli, byly kuchalky zamestnane plipravou abeda a vAechny , pokoje na gich hostil by ly otevfene, opatrene peknYm nabytkem a na dvetich tabulkami venovanim toho ktereho nakho lidumila.

0 deset etyricet-pet, ná § br. Sablatura, ktery jest predsedou ieditelü Domova pristoupil k rozhlasovaei a ceremonie zapoeali. Bylo zavolani na kneze domaciho katolickeho kostela aby otevrel p0lad slavnosti modlitbou. Na to pak elenove Americke Legie vzdali Best vlajce pled sini Domova .

Predstaven p. Roy Lewis, pledseda tay lorske Obchodni Komory, kterY dekoval rediteltan, Ze se prieinili o to, aby tento Domov byl zde ye meste Taylor urnistnen a ujiZt'oval nas, Ze je videt, Ze bude cenou ozdobou Taylorskeho mesta. Na to byly predstaveni firednici okresu Williamson, distriktni soudce, a zastupce v legislature, a mimo toho zastupce TaylorskYch novin, rozhlaAnvaci stanice a representanti od Hillje-skeho Katolick.eho Domova Odpoeinku a jine.

Pak br. Reuben Le gkar ,pfedseda doma, ciho Mar Praha 29. podekoval vkm ptitornnYm za freast, a uji:s.l'oval nas, Ze je na to hrdY, Ze ma prilelitost uvitat jedneho kaZdebo k teto slavnosti. Dale„ pravil, e je jistSr, Ze jsme spokojeni s prpvedenim a s praci tohoto vYboru a 'Ze

dliano nam jim blahoptat za praci dobfe vykonanou. — Sliboval, ie lad Praha cislo 29 i na dal se pheini, a bude se starat o dobro a jen o prospech tohoto nakho podniku lasky. Timto projevem mohli jsme bYti kde kdo uspokojene, nebot' jest to skuteene vysloveno v bra. trskern citeni a doufame maeme se spolehnouti na tento vzacnY slib.

Nasledovala pak fee br. Ed. Marka, predsedy na gi Jednoty ,ktera, je uvedena podrobne v anglicke easti nakho Vestniku. Er. 8ablatura jako ptedseda sboru ieditelü pak dal na to svoji odpoved% Br. S' ablatura ve sve feel dekoval Hlavni mu Radii Jednoty, mestu Taylor, Taylor ske Obchodni Komofe a mistnimu tadu Cis. 29 za jejich vYdatnou pomoc a pfatelskou poznamkou. Dekoval mestu za Po moo ph zakoupeni pozemku a ujiSt'oval je naseho nehynouciho vdeku. Dekoval teZ Clenstvu cele naSi Jednoty za jeden krat sto-tisice dolarovY dar, kterY unia nil postaveni tohoto Domova. Zaroven podekoval kaldemu Jedntlivemu pkispi vateli kterY v jakekoliv forme pfispel, Ze Domov tento mohlo bYti uskuteenen.

Poznamenal, -Ze je na to hrdY, le Iijeme v zemi kde je moZno takovYin zpilsobem prospivat pottebnYm. Zaroveri br gablatura podekoval vSern pfitoirmYrri za, jejich laskavost, za Toast tohoto dne.

Pfedstavil pfAtiho spravce Domova, br.

Rud. Troubila a pak nasledovalo pfed-

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SUPRBTAZ LODGE 11LAVNi tlitADOVNA EDWARD L. MAREK. President JOE B. HEJNY. Vice-President J. F. CHUPICK. Secretary JOS. KOLIHA. JR. Treasurer R. A. URBANOVSKY. Bookkeeper All in Tem p le. Texas. Box 400 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney Tem p le. Texas DR. MARVIN LESIKAR. Medical Director P. O. Box 410 — Ta y lor. Texas ikEDITELE — DIRECTORS FRANK V. STEPAN. First District Bellville. Texas CHAS. NAVRATIL. Second District 816 E. Ave A. — Tem p le. Texas ROBERT CERVENKA. Third District West. Texas R. E. BROS. Fourth District Rt. 1 Box 320 — San An g elo. Texas J. M. SKRABANEK. Fifth District 4720 Bellaire Blvd.

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Laskave si pov g imnete dianku meho v anglieke casti o studentech v "High School" v Rogers, Texas pobliZe Temple.

UvaZujte po predteni o torn, zda by nebylo zahodno i jinde se o to pokusiti, vg ucie tarn kde silnej gt nage osady by mo hli s“f m vlivem pomoci aby predmet deg tiny byl y e Skolach znovu zaveden.

Dobra yule, vase snaha mnoho zname na..

UvaZujte o tom ye Vagich rodinach, Ze jest nyni dirten vaude natlak aby se vyudovalo raznYtn realm v na gich "High.

Schools" a aby znalost techto byl jako poladavek stanoven pri pripu gteni stnclujicich do nagich kolleji. — Na ge ditky s Vagi pomoci zaliste by men velikou vYhodu ye znalosti na gi krasne reel. — Po predteni, tivaZujte o tom prosim. -Red.

Nechceme nikomu rozkazovati, ale prec jen radi bychom na ge sestry a bratti na jednu Yee upozoinill a .sice, aby prigte pri okrskovYch volbach einovnikil hledeli k tomu, kde je to moZne, by predgeda okisku a tajenmik tehoZ bydleli pobliZe sebe. — Skugenost znaci, ze v takovem pripade se vSikonnost okrsku nadmiru zlepgi, nebot i eastSim dopisovanim se Indio kdy docili to co osobni domluva to nagi praci, tomu nagemu planovani pro speti Laskave o torn uvaajte.

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0 staveni Maki Prod se staveni maje v noci filipojakub ske a pak v kvetnu, hlavne o letnicich?

Podle lidovSTch zkazek letaji to noci darodejnice na ohnivSich pometlech a Zko di lidem i dobytku. Na ochrantt pry se stavi maj, kterSr zahani nediste duchy pekelne a darodejne jejich tanednice na hodokvasu v noci filipojakubske.

Na Pisecku v Semicich vypravuji o sta veni majil toto: Fred lety pry tudy jel pekne obledenS7 pan a kdy prijel na naves, kde prave byl postaven maj, ptal se jak dlouho slavi maje v Sernicich a velice chva.lil tu pamatku. Dolozil, ze zvla gte pro rolniky je to dobra vec, nebot' kde maji maje, tam nepotlude. Za starch dob i v sousedstvi Pisku zvonili proti mra.6ntim a meli velkV strach pied krupobitim, aby hospodari pry pobizeli chasu, aby stavela maje a byli ji i sami pri staveni napornocni.

Moray sky lid na RoZnovsku vypravuje o podatku staveni Byla velmi poboZna deveeka a nechte la se vdavat. Deveata se ji vysmivala, ji proto chce zustat starou pannou, ZadrlSr rtechce. Na vSisniech odpoviclala zboZna, divka modlitbou k sv. Filipu. Na Isle na den Filipa a Jakuba ,mela pied domem krasny maj a na torn maji same bile pentle a bilou rt121 v samem vrgku. aby ostatni divky verily, 'Ze je poctiva a bohumila panna. Majedka se zalibila dev datum tak, ze prosila sve mladence aby ho nemela jen ona sama, jedina.

Na tu pamatku stavi ho gi maje deveatilm v noci pied sv. Filipem a Jakubem. ) • 4

Slavnost v Austin Jarni slavnost "Majales" pora.darsa klubem university eeskou Literarni spoleenosti v budove "Union" minulou nedeli dne 4. kvetna byla veru velice zdacetne a veskrz pozorne obecenstvo nad gene projevovalo svilj vdek a obdiv po kaZdem prednesen.em lisle uoinkujicim ktere se nam v g em tak mile predstavili.

Po programu obeerstveni a pratelske U rids v Pogumavi zdomacnela nemec seznamovani se hostu bylo vskutku nam ka povest: sv. Valpurga z horlivosti cho- 'fence mile. dila se sv. Filipem a Jakubem na jejich Podrobne o prilbehu tohoto zdarileho apogtolske pouti. Podezirali ji z nepodest nosti a Zadali dtlkaz neviny. Zabodla do pill-dne Vas mill dtenari zpravirne prigte. zeme suchou hill ,o kterou se opirala na • us* a hill do ram, v noci na 1. maj se zazelenala a rozkvetla.

DOIMSY ODOZdone

To bylo znamenini o jeji bezithonnosti. Na pamatku a na poctu se pry staveil niaje.

Jind povest o pilvodu majeeku: K pry nimu maji se zelenaji stromove haluze a

Z Roweny, Moscow, El Campo, San An gelo, Moulton ,Hallettsville, San Antonio, Houston, budou v prigtim disle. Odpust'te. — Nav gteva sestry Ruby Holt& minu1S7 tSiden nas potaila. --

Ve stkedu, dne 7. kvetna 1958 T

VESTNiK — WEST, TEXAS

Neco do crejira Dornova v Taylor (Dokoneeni ze strany 1) staveni ritednikri. Doniova ,direktort, boru a nakho stavitele, zaroveri vSech ritedniku Hl. ka,du, rediteki naSich okrsku, pravniho radce, redaktora Vestnika a br. vydavatele Holaska.

Br. August Hack', pravni radce Jednoty, predstavil naSeho hosta pana Zollie Steakley, tajemnika naSeho statu Texasu. Tent° ná S ptitel zastupoval phi teto slavnosti guvernera nakho statu, p.

Price Daniela.

Naiim maminkam Jasne hvezdy daInVch svettir jsou mile oei maminky — neni slaai vane v kvetu, z detstvi vzpominky.

Tentokrat byla's maminko ma, celSr 'Zivot muj, celiekST svet, na Tvou lasku, Tvoji obet jak jen mohl bych zapomet?

Dnes Ti pkeji z hloubi srdce Jak jen dovedu je„ Prat:— Büh Ti odplat' draha, mati Zdravim, gtestim na stokrat!

V naSem 'Zivote, den na gich matek ma 147ti jak svatek vdeenosti tern drahym a mil3'nn bytostem ktere nam divot dali.

Vdeenost ku sve matiece lze vyjadtiti prostou kytiekou neb dareekem a ka'Zde ytele slovo od uptimneko srdce ji, byt' i vzdalend, ji nesmirne potai v jejim Je-li matieka Vak ji na veenosti, ozdobte jeji hrob kvitim aneb ji yenujte tichou a vkelou vzpominku v kiuhu sve rodiny. Nezapomerite na to ptiSti nedeli! * eg) •( Frankfurt:— Zapadni Nemecko: Zã padonemecka patovni sprava uctila pamatku vynalezce Dieselova motoru, Rudolfa Diesela vydanim parn?.,Anich pa tovnich znarnek s jeho obrazem.

Na letani rok ptipada toti2 100. v.,9ro er jeho narozenin.

Pan Steakley dal se svoji keel v3"Traz, e zna dobte dejiny oeskoslovenske vety e nagi v Texasu a vyslovil se velice chvalitebne. o na gich snahach, naSi vzor rieH honZevnatosti, co nas ovSem mohlo poteSiti. Mezi jin,Vm pravil, je tim, oslovit takovSi dtistojne shromaZdeni. Pkednes1 pozdravy o-d guvernera naSeho statu a opakoval historii naSeho bratrstva a snaky ktere vyyrcholili v ztizeni tohoto Dornova Odpoeinku, tou2ebne delSi eas planovaneho.

Podrobnosti jeho keel najdete v naSi anglicke east a uchylujeme se k tomu, protok nechceme zabirat jednou a tou samou veci eel* naS Organ. Vysvetloval dale, Ze jsme zapaali v rau 1897, jen s 25 kady a 872 Menu, i Ze jsme Organisace eiste nestranna ,tolerantni he vi-em nahaenstvim, a Ze v ptitomnim Case nak Jednota Cita 152 mistnich radii a blizko 30,000 &intl.

Tail° nas, sekretak statu byl tak dobte informovanV a Ze uznaval dobrou einnost naSi a vSikonost ktera nasledovala s nal bratrske spolupraci. Koneil s .ujiStenim, '2e Bai paehnani bude s nand i nadale a k to dobro kterSr jsme zde zaseli ptinese nam bohatou kri. Bylo mu povstanim podekovano celYm shro maalenim.

Slavnostni dedikace byla pak uzavrena modlitbou Reverenda Svobody z Taylor skeho Chramu eMB cirkve a obecenstvo pomalu se rozchazelo k l'adove sini l'adu Praha 29, aby se podilelo na spoleenem obedu a bazaru, kterY tam byl nasi obetavou sestrou Holly, uspoi-o.dan.

Rozloueili jsme se s chovanci Domova a za nekolik minut -jsme se octli a dove sini kde nadvol'i kolein sine ji2 bylo napineno p:tiji2dejleimi automobily. V pl'izem.i sine byl vysluhovan obel dovYm navgtevniktm a jsme jiste, ty sestry ti-dove a bratfi kteli tuto praci meli na starosti si yeeer radi -pak oddeehli. — Dlky Jim. — Ve stanku s ruenima prazemi bylo pit

Strana 3 no. Bylo tarn Videt vskutku krasne ni price ktere zhotovily nae mile sestry pro dobrY tento Teel aby tak vypomohly s“rmi dary Domovu Odpainku. Sestra Hold, mela pomocnice a bylo videt, Ze s ptispevkit mela radsot. My dlouho jsme pozorovali jak rtizne ty darky byly rozprodavane„ Doufame, Ze prijem byl stejne poteSujici. Vime dobte nejen sestra Hold, ale vkchny ty kteri timto podnikem byly obdatene jsou pine dikIt tem, kteii k tomu podniku s dobreho srdce a dobre vühi ptispeli. V sini ionic se setil s pfateli ktere jsme delSi ji2 dobu nevideli a nalada byla v skuteene povznaSejici. Mnohe stare pta telstvi bylo obnoveno a nove znamosti navazane, teSime se s toho, k nam bylo mano setkati se s tolika ptateli ze vSecia mamich easti naSeho statu. Ze.,alo se nam, Ze v ten den jsme VSechni Jedna MySlenka a Jedna Snaha, jedna velka, rodina, jsme se skuteene sefli v bratr ske lasee vykonat a tekti se s dobreho a Slechetneho dila.

Gratulujeme yarn vi-ern, obzvlaSte na Seam vSrborti a celernu kadu Praha za pohostinstvi, za jejich slib, Ze na Domov Odpainku nezapomenon "a vi-ern tern, kteti jakSonkoliv zpusobern se ptieinili aby tato slavnost vyznela tak krasne jak skuteene se tu stab°.

Mnohe diky dlano vysboviti vSem tern kteti se ptieimili aby do dnes sprava domova byla ueeina a fiSpana a i naSemu noveniu spraVci Doniova pfejeme =oho zdaru a vyslovujeme nak srdeene prani k iispechn.

NezUstali jsme v sini radii do konee protole hrozilo opet aSklive poeasi, Cake naraena stall krozive na, severu, tedy jsme se rozloueili s km bylo mano a byly jsme na ceste spatky k domovu.

Podatilo se nam pkijet bez jakehokoliv itrazu na caste, poke veeer a potailo rids to, Ze jsme uvideli zas kus to bratr ske pr-el v einnosti. Dekujeme je gte jednou vi-ern, kteH se podileli a te gime se, 2e buderne i nadale spoleene v dobre shocle pracovat. Nezapomente, Ce mime pied sebou letos fikol zajistit za $3,000,000 noveho- pojiSteni a jsem ujiSten, to dolthZem kdy2 buderne vSechni pracovat uptimne a v souladu. vat Vestnik je pohotov slouZit Vain kdykoliv nact zavolate a v2dy v pfatelske soueinnosti pi'ekonanie mnohe te2koSti. PiS"to east° ze sYSTeh osad a posilnete tak, povzbuclite ty, kteii nekdy zustavaji pozadu. Potr-ebujou nalelao povzbuzeni.

Dekuji Vara je ge jednou, vi-ern za Vote hi-shave p oznamky a povzbuzeni a s pta nirn zdaru ,isern Paradatel.

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELC To na ge spolkateni V nedeli 20 dubna jsein se take ptipojil k yYpra ye ktera byla ptedern planova na, 2e se sileastnime schuze na geho sedmeho okrsku ve Floresville.

Klub miade2e byl na programu zaaeu pen 12 eleny za ptitomnosti svoji vedou ci sestry Judith Majkove. Bylo nas tarn celkem z Corpus Christi od na gehc tacit( eislo 56-26 a od tacit( Oslo 79 dva.

Kdy2 jsme vyjeli ze zetem Emil Moktak. jsme p •ibrali vnuky moje, Ja nika a Allena StaSovych, s jejich maminkou Helenou a pied desatou hodinou u2 jsme byli na miste, kde kuchaity a kitchati ptipravovali jidla k obedu, Kava a zakusky byly k poslou2eni tern, co maji radi p•esnidayku.

Asi tucet aut bylo sjetYch a tak bylo kym ptivitat a ponaluvit.

Man2ele Hugo 8efac,kovi a Pokladniko vi u2 byli na miste, die v geho vyjeli z Dallas hned v sobotu. Man2ele Kleprlikovj, Dresleroyi, br. Bundil, Hollejch a Chas Cerny ze San Antonio ji2, take by li na mist'. Kdu tam u2 nemohl byti mezi nami byl br. Fred Maly, ktery odegel na ten trvalV ocipoeinek, ktery i nits, eeka. S man2ely Fred MalVch jsrne east° setkavali pH tech na gich sjezdech, p11 sokolskYch sletech a tech okrskovYch schtzich. Man2ele Malych easto ptijade li do Corpus Christi a brali velkV zajem na tech na gich narodnich a spolkovYch podnicich. Take jsem 112 tam nemohi zhlednouti a rukou si pottasti s bratrem Prank Ktemenkem, ktereho stihl ten sa tnY •osud, 2e 2ivotni brazdu take dooral. hest budi2 va gi pamatce!

V torn samem co my jsme priji2deli k sini, dojeli z Temple bratfi ntednici Hla vni fitadovny a to ptedseda E. Marek a pokladnik Jose Koliha. Po vYmene nekolika, slay .s br. H. W. .Marchakem ktery je jednim z tediteht Domova Odpoeinku zaeali nav gtevnici pinit nadvoti svojimi vozidly. Siri se zaeinala naplriovat, kde pkipraveneho stolu se mohl ka2c1V zapsati. Mezi temito byli br. Jacob Shortnor tajemnik okrsku a Jaro Rektotik po kladnik okrsku a br. Janak z Robstown.

Nagi z Corpus Christi: man2ele Roy Peal, se dvouma chlapci Sam a Petrick, mange le Chas Majek a dva chlapci Jerry a Michael, s man2ely Ray Peters a jejich dce rukca Georgie, man2ele Frank Sacky se dvOuma vnuky Leon a Gordon Castro.

Sestra Betty Jutica okrskova keditelka ralade2e se svojimi dceru gkami Frances, Dorothy a Katherin. V gechnY tYto jme novane deti, i na gi dva dfive u2 jmenovani vnukove Janik a Allen Sta ga se poclileli na piedvedenem programu.

Man2ele Chas Holaskovi a Frank ye-

VESTNiK — WEST, TEXAS selkovi pak take pkijeli o neco spozdene schuze zaeala ptijeli man2ele Fr. Olexovi, 2alucikovi z FIoustonu a J. M. 8krabankovi z Bellaire.

Man2ele Ed Mieulkovi take byli pHtomni ,rad jsem je uvidel neb on se tak dalece pozdiavil, 2e mohl s k,oleeltove 2idie sledovat to na ge schtizovani, ktereMu venoy al valy hodne sveho easu a pozornosti pokuct byl okrskovYm precise dou. Ani man2ele Manalcovi tarn nechybe li tentokrate. Nemohu zaznamenat zcle yeechny jrnena tech, s kterYini jsem piivital. Moje pamet nevi si ji2 dosti jista, Prato mi jiste bode Varai prominu to. Bylo vas mnoho, co jste za stejnYin diem p •ivitat se se stai'Yriai spol kati a narazat nove znamosti. UbYva nas rychle a to v dobe kdy jest nam zapottelii vice oratt, v ildr2eni si tech nation eeskYch spolku, jen2 byly zalo2eny za neelem zachovani na gi rodne i eci, kterou nekteki eleni ji.2 co jsou zde rozeni . podcenuji. DOcela nekteti mysli, ze kdy by se ty nage schuze verily jen v feel anglic ke, 2e by jsme • mezi sebou videli vice mlact gich lidi a vice tej na gi mlacle2a. je to velice o2ehava zale2itost a problem ktery se neda to git v tech sclanzich okts k,ovYteh, jiz jednocin ge prOto, 2e eas inee ny pro takove zale2itosti jest ptili g nedostateenY a: i neVhodnY. Odeberte z tech nagich spolkovYch schtizi na gi matetskou fee, tak Vara nezbude s tech spolku nic jineho jen to jmeno a vzpominka, kde se nagl krajane schodili a pestovali mezi sebou narodni tivedomeni.

PH zahajeni schtize okrkovy pfedseda hr. Jaro Kleprlik se ptal ptitornnych v jake keei vesti schtizi. Vide' jsem jen dy e ruse zvedle pro anglietinu.

Na g lid fria, rad ten zpilsob jakYm se bayi mezi lobe rovnYrni a hodne se pcsledni dobu modernisuje a kahly je hrdY kciO so ptiainil a se naueil vice feel net-li jen jednu .Avgak vgem nebylo dopfano se fieit vice feel. V cestu se stavely takOve pfekalky, 2e je nebylo lze pfekle nouti. Pkistehovalei se stehovali na ten na g venkov, na ty fanny. Mnozi ye stare vlasti vyueeni kerneslu, po ptijeti sem, museli zapomenont na to, co se tarn mm cili a museli se zde ucit na novo, a to po vetg ine u svojich ptibuznYch neb znamfrch. Farmy : poskytovaly yeem dosti pra, ce, ale maIo ocimeny. Byvaly to bud' slabe nob 2adne polni firody. Ceny byvaly za rolnicke produkty takove, aby lid. jen na tech farmach 2ivotil.

Uhajiti svoji, existenci, vzalo macho • t'adennich hodin a je gte vice energie. S stnej:Si a ptiainlivejk ov gem se doekali ,drive vetgi odmeny za svoji dfinu, ne2-1i ti thene dbalej gi a neb Vim podle sebe a moji rodiny, jak jsme museli te2ko. pracoVat po pFijezclu dO tejto zeme. Na ueeni se tej anglickej

Ve stteclu, dne 7. kvetna 1958 nebylo ani easu, and chuti. KcIy2 u2 osoby byly gkole odrostle a v eeskYch osaclach se domluvili mezi na ginci. V mestech zamestnavali nokteti obchodnici takove klerky (prodavaee a prociavaCky) co mluvili Ciesky, noinecky a anglicky. Ne bylo te2ko se sejiti s na g inci aby neumeli d ye neb tti keel. Takovi byli hledani a .vaZeni mezi nami, i mezi obchoclniky.

Skol bylo nialo po Texasu, co byly, tak byly pkili2 vzdalene a venkovane nemeli easu aby mchli gkoly nav gtevovat pmvictelne. To ses muselo nejcitive pain! ova se udelat a jestli zbyl nejakY volnY den, toe ditko mohlo jiti do gkoly. Takove to byvalo za mojich inlactistvYch let. Postu pem easu se gkeistvi zlep govalo. Zamo2neje' rodiee si mobil dovolit svoje ditky, nechat vygkolit, aby tejto nebyly stale otroky prate na farmach. Aby rneli to 2iyobytieko snadnetgi. A zde jsem pra ve dospel k tomu srcadlu, ktere se odra2i od tech na gich tvati. Kde jsou vgichni tito co dostali to vy ggi wzcelani?

Kde jsou deti a jejich deti, co stark a dosud stoji v tech ptednich mistech, neb okolo iirednich stain zaseclaji po cele clesiti leti?

Ve schtzi okrsku v sedmem, byl v anglickem jazyku ueinen dotaz jistyrn teenikem, jak mnoho je ptitomno tech, co jsou ye veku od 16 do 26 let.. Bylo zjigta no 2e se 2adnY nehlasil, ale na venk-a jicli mohlo byti nekolik. Z nora nvedene moje taciky maji g ir gi pole vekove. Nechci kla mat sebe a tim mene jine a kdy2 jsem v pochybnostech, tak se radim s terra, so spadaji do tej mlaci gi gererace a ku podivu musim ptiznat, 2e nIhj postkeh se neligil od postkehu tech mlad gich. Ti mlactgi jsou tak po amerikanisovani, 2e nedbaji o Ceske narocini spolky. Nedbaji se ileit vice jazykum, i kdy2 meli pkilek tost, lepgi =client net-li my meli v nagich mlactgich letech.

Tomu spolkovemu schfizovani nerozu mi, nemaji prob. pochopeni maji docele jine zajmy, kde je yYznamnej gi poba,veni, dosti fonu a good times. Moderne neb luksusne vybavene mistnosti, pH =Mem chlazeni neb vyhtivani, vycpavane 2idle neb pohovky. Maji svoje Kluby .Ty nage sine 'lade kus od mesta na venkove, nikdy moo netahly, az na nejakY ten piknik, neb noeni taneeni zabavu, kde to nekdy koneivala praekami. 112 tehdy se ty schtize vyfizovaly pH beeiece piva. Ze ny a deti nechodily do schtizi. Nebylo zvykem, aby Pena nebo deti se pohybovaly tam, kde tatove si pochutnavali na tom penivem. Ovgem zase jen ti co se na to slo2ili. Aby eas nebyl tak jednotvarny, to2 nekdo ptines1 karty neb kostky a hralo se nekdy dotut, a.2 Se nektery rozlobil kdy2 prohraval. Po ocivolani prohibice v ge vzalo zmenu. 2eny a deti se Casto vVrovnaly tatovi a ty na ge mist

stlecitt, dne 7. kVetna 1953 nosti tepr y po eas schazi spolko yYch sta ,;e 2ivejk, ale zase en pro ty, co si mezi bou ruzunieli a byli sobe rovni. titady se nialo inenily, nekde to jedna rodina meta vsechno v •ukach jin.cle to zase ne chteli delat zadarmo, neb spoly darmo. a tak ten zajern apadal. Nekdy neustupna vYbojnost neb panovaenost, ctitadost a podobne vlastnosti nekterYch Menu, spol kovou einost po g kozovaly. KaZdY spolek je spolecna sktipina lidi, kde maji chni stepte povinosti a zaro yeri stejna prava. Ten spolek proto nepatil, jednotlivci a z techto davodu, jednotlivec se musi podfidit pfard neb nafizeni vetginy.

Tomuto vgak nechti ygichni vZdy rozumet.

"Lid dozrava nestejne telern i duchern." tak jsem to nekde detl. Mnozi z nick isou, kteki pospichaji py gne domvglejice ,se, ze jsou vice nadani, rieZ rozvadne jdou ci. Zchvaceni je jejich smutnyrn pfekvaperum, a trestem bolest' poznani, grave ti jimit pohrdali, mijeji je sveti a neunaveni, nebot ponihni se easem promenuje v oslaveni a dozrava v pYchu, ktera konei padem. Pied prvni svetoyou valkou nas bylo jegte malo co jsrne ume/i oboji fee, Cesky a anglicky. Mezi nami pfevladala na ge matefgtina. Nyni po druhe valce svetove uz zaoind mezi nami pfevladat anglioina. Ten sam osud nas stiha, co stihi Americke obeany nemeckeho pavodu. Nernecky narod zde zaeal byti nepoptlarni, nasledkem one vyvolane valky, nemeckYin panovnikem Kaiserem Wilhemem. Nernecky a la.tinsky jazyk byl na mnohYch Skolach, kolejich a universitach zastaven k radosti studentu. (Mei o tolik metre ueeni). eskk jazyk znovu zavecien na Statni universite v Austinu v roku 1926. Nekolik jinych vygich gkol v Texa,su men zavedene hodiny vytteovani eeskeho jazyku. NedostateenYm zajmern se strany nageho lidu ono vyueovani na vyggich gkolech zaniklo. Ma se tak stati nyni i na Universite v Austin?

Maine zase pocitit i my zde asazeni ob eani Ceskoslovenskeho pftvodu ten nepfiznivY zavan, s tej nemecke Pod roug kou americkeho patriotisrnu se cleji divne \red. My nemusirne byti Ire stani piece za ten Mnichov! Na g narod nevyvolal Zadnu valku a proto nema byti ocistrkovan neb zatlacovan do pozadi. Na lada se leehce dela tend, so od davnYch yekti stall proti narn! Umele vyvolana a gifena nepfizniva propaganda, v tom povaleenem ovzdu gi, hodne pfispiva k noucteni nag ich, tra,dici, a proto take to lhostejnost k tem na, gim spelkum, k nafeel v tejto zemi. Pfesto si je vgem obeanum tejto zeme, zarueena svoboda, slova a pisrna, eini se nalada tiidniho jazykoveho sporu a narodni slugnost'. Hajme astavni prava! My AVe

VESTNIX — WEST, TEXAS

merieti °Wane eeskoslovenskeho ptivodu, my se nernaine za co styclet. Na g netrod neloupil, naopak byl vYkradan od sveho ithlavniho nenfitele a souseda po mnoha stoleti. Dejiny to potvrzuji. Nag Anglicky tisk ye Spoj enYch Statech (ovgem ze ne v gechen) zaeina strizliveji hle det na to Oeskoslovensko, ktere nyni je davano za vzor jinym ye svem Skolstvi, ve svern hospodatskem zvelebovani a umerit.

Nagi eegti veclatoki, ueenci a umelci si razi cestu do celeho sveta svojimi vyroky.

Jadro na geho naroda je zdrave, jinak by jit zde ani nebylo.

Jak teZko mi bylo psati vet gi Cast tohoto dopisu, vim pouze sam, Vziti se do toho postaveni v jakern se ta skuteenost naleza a privesti ji na papir v jeji nahote, -creme jenom clukladriej gi rozbor, net popsati nahodile zaZitky dennich pfi beha.

Ja si valim ygech tech, co se snati ten svet udelat lep gi, pro krasnej gi v nem iit. iVfam tietu a aznani pro ti na ge zakla,datele tej na gi Jednoty SPJST a ygoch ny zaslouZile eleny, co nam zanechali zde ten odkaz, jen2 natt y' sam za sebe.

Mimo tech hesel "Podpora Liclskost' a Bratrstvi" mame devet milionu tri sta osumdesat jeden tisic — $9,381,649, — v v zalozc finanenich vkladu, Tyto vklady kaZdo roene z vet govany pfilivem noveho elenstva a zarodovanim, pomahaji east° leeit ty bolesti ktere vznikaji odchodem tech na gich nejrnilejiich. Take, vy spoleeny odkaz v podobe 9 miliontt ween v dobrych jistinach, je dal gi za,ru kou tern co nastoupi fiprazclnena, mista po rids.

Dalgi yyspelost nail Jednoty znadi i takovymi hodnotnYrni pornniky, co nas i na venek representuje a avadi ye znamost v girgich yrstvach Americkeho lidu.

Jednirn tim znalnyin pomnikern jest ta na ge budova v Temple, Texas, kde je sidlo nail Hlavni afadovny.

DruhYm zivym ponmikern je zase one Domov Odpoeinku v Taylor, Texas.

TakovYmi tiny a dakazi se inohou jedine pochiubit bratrske spolky, jend nesou ovoce zdarneho pasobeni i mezi nagirni krajany. A ty jiste mluvi znatelne za vgechity nas.

My u nageho fadu eislo 56, vedem dosud schuze v na gi rodne feel, ale kaZdy se nude dle libosti vYslovit, jak je to pro nej leehoi, eesky neb anglicky. Klub rata, deZe vede svoje schfiz oddelene v tom samem Case a myslim z jsme ten problem nacho dorozumivani se, tim to zavedenim schazoveho pofadku rozfe gili, k vie obecriemu iispokojen1 nageho elenstva.

I.TZ* jsem toho zase hodne napsal tak muslin akoneit.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem jsem Vag John Staga.

Strata, I Dodatek: —

KdyZ jsem mel tento dopis napsan a ho tovy k odeslani, tak po gtou dodan byl Vestnik datoyan 23. dubna 1958. Hned na prvni strance pod ohlavenim — K laskavennt uvateni — br. redaktor zavadil o neco, svojiin upozornenim, kde se Cast() chybuje dle jeho nahledu. Takove Upozornani melo byti neineno jiz davno, ze kdyi se oznami ze schaze zaene v 10 hod. rano, tak se ma v ten eas schtize zahajit, i kdyZ" nekterY z atedniku neni pritomen. Vetginou se eeka na nekoho, kdo se uI ze zvyku valy opozdiva a na,sledkem toho si to vezmou i jini do zvy ku a pak je zaeatek schtze v 11hodin misto v 10 hodin.

Nez vykidi fgeehny formality (obitady) a pfeete protokol, tak je 12 hodin eas k obedu, neb kuchafky dbale sveho povinosti a pofaclku, apozornuji ze maji jidlo ptipraveno.

Da se navrh na odroeeni schfize a ocihlasuje se 'le program "Klubu mladette" zaene v 1:30. Jde se k obedu, po obede se to musi jegte trochu splachnout sem tarn se objevi novi pfichozi a znami a za pomene se, ze ut eas nade gel aby se phkroeilo k tomu programu na kterY se ka Idy teal.

Hodiny se nedaji zmYlit a ne" se kdesi cosi svold a apravi jsou 2 hodiny. Program trva, obyeejne jednu hodinu a vet gina a ja mezi nima, by jsme to yydrIeli jegte dele pozorovat a naslouchat pled yedenYm dislum, tech talentovanch deti. Jegte vet gi pcditek by meli viichni. nebyti toho zbyteeneho chodeni a mluveni v hledigti pri pfedvadeni tech else!, kde nelze slabgi hlasky slyget.

Po ukoneeni toho programu heed nasledovala fee v anglickem jazyku, br. pfedsedy Hlavni afadovny Ed. Marka.

Jeho proslov vecne pojednaval o mladeIL ale v maiern okainZiku se sin zaeala yyprazdnovat.

Deti po vYkonani svY'ch povinosti opu stily mistnost, ty yzdalenei gi odjely do mu a ti bliss asi nagly vice dalgiho pobaveni na venku. Pro ty star gi bych zase na omluvu tou zzen, ktera se dostavila, po tom vYtednem obede.

Opravdn se setry a laratfi potadatele od fadu Rozkvet Zapadu eislo 107 zadeie: 11. Hostill nas pinymi stoly jak na svatbe, kde si kaddy mohl vybrat to nejlepgi s toho nejlep giho. Diky za Va ge pohoste ni.

NO se shledalo ze je pofad jednani pa rugen ta,kovYmto odchodem, talc se zase dab 15 minut pfesta yky, ktera prodltdena na dvacet minut. Znovu svolavani, aby se mohlo pokraeovat v dal girn schft7. zovem jednani. Nektefi uz zastali na von ku pfi nalevni, bavice se mezi sebou mlu venim, jini men tam pfipravene stoly ku kterYin zasedli ,aby si zahrali nekteron

Btrana 6 oblibenou hru z karet, zatim co nekolik nas se podilelo na torn schilzovani uvnitk sine.

Volby Atedniku pro rok pfiSti a proslovy naSich tfedniku, vypinily zbytek odpoledniho easu. V 5 hodin jsme opouSteli sin a vraceli se ku svkm domovum.

Byl konec schilzovani a tim koneim moje dlouhe popisovani. )• •( PolitickS, piknik v Corpus Christi Texas Telocviena Jednota Sokol timto eini srdeene pozvani vSem osadnikiim a ze.royal i vSem vzdalenejSin;r, by se siiaastnili naSi slavnosti ktera bude potadana Sokolovni (Sokol Hall) 18. kvetna — (May) 1958.

Obed kterk zaene bkti podavan ve 12 hodin v poledne, bude pozUstavat s kukat peeenkch na roSti, se -vSemi pkikrmy a kde nikdy neschazi to domaci peeivo. Kolade, paje, kejky a podobe dobroty tech naSich Stedrkch sokolek.

Po obede pro obveseleni bude vyhravat hudba kapely Pavelkovkch.

Kadidati politickkch Atadou jsou take pozvani a budou miti pfileaitost bYti pkedstaveni a promluvit o svoji kandidatate.

Veber v 6 hodin bude veeefe klobasosoya.

Talife k obedu i k veeefi Ize koupiti na miste $1.00 kus.

V 8:30 taneeni zabava pH hudbe Pavelkoveho orchestru.

Slavnostni vkbor dela potfebne pkipra vy a teSi se na velkou navgtevu.

Padniku vSechen zdar.

John StaSa jednatel. ) • 4 • Vern kraianiim . t eskoslovenskeho piivodu v Ameriee Sestry a bratfi:— Posilajice Vam srdeene sokolske pozdravy, zveine Vas uptimne na slet Slovenske Telocviene Jednoty Sokol.

Sletu, kterk bude konan ye dnech 3. al. 6. eervence 1958 v Clevelandu, Ohio, sireastni se mimo slovenskeho Sokolstva z celkch Spojenkch Statil a Sokolstva v Kanade take Ceske Sokolstvo, sdruZene v Americe Obci Sokolske. 1.4vrcholenim sokolskkch svatku bude sletovk den v nedeli 6. eervence v nadhernem "Cleveland Public Auditorium", kde vystoupi Sokolstvo, aby pied Sirokou vefejnosti pfedvedlo ukazky sveho telesneho vkcviku.

Sestry a bra-UM! Tento slet musi °pet vy znet fichvatne a iispeLne. Zdar jeho bude cti a pkchou nas vSech. Pfiloarce ruce k dobremu dilu.

Pilpravne prace byly jia davno zahajeny. Ve vSech naich sokolovnach cviei se sletova spoleend prestna, ktera jsou zlatkm hiebem kaZdeho naSeho sletu. —

VESTNIK WEST, TEXAS Sokolstvo se chce pfedstavit tak, jako sletech zatlkch. K tomu je tieba soudin nosti kaadeho z nas, vtichni se mime podilet na narodnich svatcich organisa ce sokolske.

Zveme Vas proto co nejsrdeeneji. — Ptipravujte se ji2 ode dneSka, abychom 6. eervence 1958 mohli se sejit v Clevelandu ze vSech koutil Spojenkch stata z Kanady v poetu co nejvetSim pki dilstojne representaci Sokolstva v Americe.

Nazdar a na shledanou!

Za Svaz Americkeho Sokolstva Blaaa J. eihakova, jednatelka, Karel M. Prchal, starosta. ) • 4. • ( OPRAVA

Ye Wed% dne 7. kvetna 1958

Dallas, Texas, lad 130 Sestry a bratki:— S poteenim a vdeene vzpominam zdafile slavnosti dedikaeni Domova Odpodin ku v Taylor a tea i slavnosti na rozlouCeni s naSi starou Sokolovnou v — Vzdor neptizniveho poCasi sestry a bratki v obouch mistech se ye velkern poetu shromaidili aby se pomohlo finandne tam kde pomoci je tfeba. — Ne mohli jsme ovaem vtichni bkti na obouch mistech a tak jsme se rozhodli, ie v nedeli dne 11. kvetna na "Matein den" budem nage loueeni opakovati a tak Vas vaechny srdeene zveme abyste dozajiste Nigh do stare Sokolovny.

Dobrk ()bed se bude vysluhovati a kdo mule, prosim pkineste k tomu nejake ty Vase dobroty ktere vime, ze umite doko Z dopisu br. J. Gajevskeho dne 23. du- nale pkipraviti. bna bylo vynechano po vete:— Na shledanou!

Je to asi v celkm svete take v AmeVAS rice, ie nekteki lido maji svoje kaprice., Hugo 8efeak — tato veta ktera mela nasledovat:— • 4 • Vim o pkipadeeh kdy nebylo dovoleno Karnes City, Texas na hibitove za Jednotu na gi prosiov pied Poznamky ze schirze sedmeho okrsku, nest.

Po ukone,eni obfadu byli freastnici po- SPJST — Schnze sedmeho okrsku byla Kona,zvani k obedu kterk tainnejSi sestry pH pravily — atd. — Doufam ae touto opra- na dne 20. dubna 1958 u fadu Rozkvet Zapadu Cislo 107, pki Floresville, Texas. vou se vec vysvetlila.

--) • a. • ( Schilze byla zahajena asi v 10.30 rano pfedseda 7. okrsku bratr Jaroslav Klepr Buekholts,Txa lik zahajil schiizi a pfivital vaechny pkiCteni etenafi:— V nedeli dne 20teho jsem se ze ienou tomne Cleny a navStevnikk a sestra od zireastnili nagi fadove schtzi. NavSteva kadu eislo 107, tea ptivitala vaechny pHbyla dobra. a jak elena tak i elenkyri. tomne u jejich kadu. Pak mlada sestra Hlavni jednani bylo o zavedeni potrubi Katryn Jutica, vedla vzdani best a verdo sine, kterkm ma bkti zavedena vo- nost, flak vlajce Americke, pfitomnkmipak bratr J. Kleprlik a bratr F. Bolf zahda do naSi sine Po schfizi jsme byli pozvani na svaeinu ran a zpivali Americkou hymnu, a pak pani a panem PoSivalovimi. — Pan Po- kde Domov muj, vSemi pkitomnkrni. Pak Sival je nas ildovk pkedseda .Maji pek- tajemnik p. Shortner Ceti jmena tkedni7. okrsku. Nebyli pfitomni nasledujink domov jen malt' kousek od sine. — Byla u nich na navSteve sestra pani Po- ci Ufednici:— br. John Hranickk, Sivalove pani Vrlova z Houston. — Pani hradni feditel, br. Roy Hranickk, mistoPoSivalova umi peel dobre koldee. Tedy pfedseda 7. okrsku. Poslali omluvu, ae j sme posvaeili i pomluvili a zase jsme jim neni moano se dostavit do to whirze. Pak ptedseda Jaroslav Kleprlik pfedse brali k domovu. nes1 aby byl zvolen pro tuto schtizi miS pozdravem Val. Nemec. stcptedSeda br. Ad. Mieulka podal navrh • aby br. John Stab, zastaval tento iitad pro tuto schuzi co mistopfedseda a byl Shiner, Texas zvolen jednohlasne. Pak taj. Ceti eisla ka ttdd Vlastenec Cis. 45 dii 7. okrsku 12 facia bylo zastoupeno, 18, Cteni bratki a Sestry:— remit° parma fadky yam vSem co organisatora pHtomno a 4. organisatoti jste posledni schimi nebyli davam vedet, z druhkch okrskii. Pak tajemnik Ceti pro ze pfiSti schuzi budeme odbkvat 3 ne- tokol z posledni schilze a byl pkijat jak deli a to 18. kvetna misto 11. kvetna to byl eten, jen s malou poznamkou jmena pkipada svatek den Matek a vetAinu, vSe George Kacike, melo bkti August Kacik chny deti pkijedou svoji matku nav gti- byl pkitomen v posledni Pak byli pfedstaveni navStevnici z dru vit tak to vemte na vedomi ae pfiSti se/1u ze bude 18. kvetna a piijd'te v hojnem hkch okrskil. Z Hlavni frfadovny byli pkitomni: — piedseda br. Ed. Marek a po,poetu. kladnik br. Jos. Koliha, pak J. M. AkraNa shledanou 18. kvetna. banek, fiditel 5 okrsku, od kadu Cislo 139 Nazdar!

John Pokorny a jeho mangelka pi. J. M. 8krabanek od

VO ' stredu, dne '7. kvetria 1958

radu e'islo 88 a br. F. Olexa a pi. F. Olexa a Joe Zaludek a pi. Georgie Zaludek od radii Oslo 88, z Houston, Texas a Villain Rag ka od radu eislo 128, a p. a pt.

Cyril Pokladnik, John a * Marie Pokladnik od radii eislo 84. z Dallas, Texas a p. pi. Holy, od radu eislo 29, a Hugo Scher oak od iladu 'Oslo 130, z Dallas, Texas, a jeSte jich bylo nekolik vice co jsem neciostal zapsat.

Mistopredseda Hlavni ritadovny br. Joe B. HejnS, poslal omluvu, go mu nemogno ptijeti do naSi schfize, neb ge ma jeti do schtze 6. okrskti do East Bernard. Texas.

Br. S. Pokladnik piednesl pozdrav od jejich is adu eislo 84 v Dallas. Texas. a br. F. Olexa prednes1 pozdrav od jejich radu eisio 88 v Houston, Texas, pak br.

Chas. Holasek prednes1 ge sestra Holy prijima dary, kdo by chtel neco darovat SPJST Domu Odpoeinku v Taylor, Texas. Pak byl pog adan o slovo fiditel Domova Odpainku ze 7. okrsku, br. Hen ry Mar'eak a pra y il, k 1.7 =e je tam krasne a ze asi 25 lidi ji g tare bydli ge se jim tam velice libi. Pak pozval N g echny pritomne aby dne 27. dubna -1958, komu mog no aby piijeli do Taylor, Texas, ge bude Domov Odpoeinku otevken pro vSecky nav'Stevniky, aby si v:Se prohlidli a pak bude velka slavnost a °bed u radii eislo 29. pH. Taylor, Texas Bratr eestnY predseda 7. okrskuEmil Mieulka se dostavil teg do schtize ac mu si pottebovat koleekovou zidly neb jest eastethe neschopen na nohy, a byla mu vzdana test poystanim. Pak bylo 12:15 v rroledne a nos volali k obedu kterSr bra till a sestry od radu Rozkvet Zapadu slo 107 pripravili. •Peeene inaso, klobasy a kejky, koldee a v gecko co k tomu pat 1i,- a vkho bylo dostatek.

Dekujeme jim vsem za to praci co s tim men.

Po obede asi v 1:30, programov bor mel krasny program s mlacie gi pHpravenou. Program vedla predsedkyne vStoru sestra Betty Jurica a asi 30, maaclych uainkoyalo v programu. Bylo to yelice zajima,ve je pozorovat jak vgecko umi. Program ukoneil asi ye 3 hodiny.

Predseda Hlavni iitadovny br. Ed. Marek podekoval a pochvalil mlade g a sestry co ten program nacvieily a ge si j erne abychorn tak pokraeovaly. Pak bylo pokraeovano ye schiazi.

Bratr •Karel Holasek nodal navrh, a byl podporovan aby piledseda, a poklad nik okrsku clostali trochu plat za praci co konaji pro okrsek asi 10 dolaril merle kazdy a bylo to zvoleno jednohlasne aby jim bylo zaplaceno z_a 2 roky. Tajemnikovi bylo povoleno v roce 1956 plat $30.00 roene, co g zustava v platnosti. Pak pokladnik bratr Jaro Rektoilik. podal finaneni zpravu a byla rozdelena — net-

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'V8T1\11. K --- WEST, TEXAS sky Odbor zvlagt' a DospelY tog a byla to zprava ptijata jak etena a porlepsana prehlednuta br. Jos. Militia a 'br. J. Short non Pokladnik br. Jos. Koliha proMluvll o finanenich poinerech v naSi Jednote a ae .si dobre stojime finanene. Pak byla volba fiteclnikti pro 7. okrsek. Bylo ujecinano, aby byiy volne navrhy kdo si koho pieje za ittedniky.

Mistoptedseda br. John Sta ga prevgal navrh pro Jaroslava Kleprlika, ale br. vedeni schtize, li • . Adolf Mieulka portal J. Kelprlik neprijal vice nominaci. Bratr Kremenek navrhuje br. P. Valchaie. Br. P. Valchat neprijal nominaci,. Bratr T. Novak navrhuje bratra Veselku a to g ne prijal nominaci. Br. Kilemenek dal navrh pro bratra J. L. Jutielca, bratr Ziclek podal navrh aby se ukoneila nominate. By lo to pit ato a pak bratr Joe L. Jurieek byl zvolen jednohlasne za predsedu 7. okrsku.

Pak hr. Kternenek podal navrh za miStoptedsedu bratra Chas. Cerny, a byl zvolen jednohlasne.

Pak bratr P. Valchat pedal navrh pro tajenmika. br. Jacob Shortner, a byl zvo len jednohlasne. Pak br. Resler podal navrh za pokladnika br. Jaro Rektorik a byl zvolen jednohlasne. Pak predsecla Jaroslav Kleprlik jmenoval za pfsedsedkyni programoveho VYboru. sestru Betty Jurica a byla prijata.v gemi pritonmSrmi.

Tito zvolen i firednici ka gdY zvlaAt' po Cekoval za citiveru jim da.nou ,a ze budou sviij Urad zastavat co nejlepe budeu . mod.

Pak predseda Hiavni Uradavny br. Ed. Marek, prednes1 pilisahu se v gerni zvole, nynn uredmky pro 7. okrsek.

Pak ptedseda 7. okrsku, bratr Jaroslav Kleprlik ptedal ,yedeni schtize nove zvolenemu predsedovi br. Joe L. Jutioek a podelcoval v:Sem. za Dtiveru jemu danou po eas jeho Utadovani a ge vgdy rad vy pointlge kdyg bude potteba, tea bylo ujednano aby se vyplatilo ralkle gi co isielnkoyali v programe $3.00 ka, gdemu a i tern co nepatti k Jednote.

Pak bratr Karel Holasek podal navrh aby sedniST okrsek da,roval padesat dolarti Domu odpoeinku v Taylor, do Moukoveho fondu a bylo to zvoleno jednahlasue. .

Pak sieve zvolenY mistoptedseda hr.

Chas. Cerny, preyzalt slovo ye schtizi a prornluvil o pra.ci organisaeni, a dal navrh pro noveho organisktora bratra Victor Mieulku a byl ptijat Pak nekolik bratrii promluvilo o nagch schtizieh a Jednote. Pak br. Jitieek pozval vkchky aby prijeli na slavnOst k radu La Parita eislo 161. na 4. eerven ce, 1958, ze budou oslavovat 20 lete, trya ni jejich radu a v budove kterou koupi

ly a opravili neclalcko Jourclanton, Texas. BP.r ala, La Parita akola. Pak pied.3e da Hlavni iltadovny hr. Ed. Marek a pokladnik jos. Koliha, zval vSecky aby prijeli dne 27. dubna 1958 do Taylor, To xas, ze budou oslavovat otevieni Dome va odpoeinku.

Bratr Chas. Cerny podal navrh aby piltSti solarize 7. okrsku byla konana u jejichc radu San Antonio, eislo 133, ye Mission. County Park dne 26. ilijna, 1653 a ten datum, ze se neda zraenit a bylo to prijato vkmi.

Tato schilze byla velice zdatila a ptejem si abychom middle tak pokraeovali.

Ke konci schrize jsme si yAichni zazpi vali piseri "Hej Slovane" a sclatize byla skoneena na, 5 hodin popoledni.

Koneim s bratrskYm pozrlravem na vie chny, Jacob Shortner, taj. 7. okrskuAdresy ntednikft zvolew2ch ye schtizi SPJST 20. dubna 195$: Ptedseda Joe L. Juil ieek, Rt. 1. Box 83 Jourclanton, Tex. mistoptedsecia, Chas.

Cerny, 1125 Austin, Hwy. San Antonio, Tex. tajemnik, Jacob Shortner, Rt. 3.

Box 25, Karnes City, Tex.. pokladnik, Ja Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 899. Corpus Christi. ro Rektorik, Rt. 1. Robstown, Tex., pied sedkyne prograrnoveho v,fl3orii, pi. Betty Texas. — • 44 • Schiizeorganisatorii v Taylor Bratr Mikolaj oznamuje, ge bade se konat schtize orga,nisatoril dne 8. kvetna o 7:30 Veee • v radove slut Praha cis.

29 a flak Jednatele jsou k iteasti zvane. -- Br. Heimi bude pritomen. °( ) Pig zinZnA fa§i adresy pouiljte tohoto kuponu Supreme Lodge, box 400. Temple, Texas.

2aciam Vas o zmenu me adresy Vest'., nika jak nasleduje:-moje nova adresa jest:—

Moje stare

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Na Domov odpoCinku Temple, Texas Cteni bratti ,sestry a ptatele:Zde y am zdeluji ptijem dart ktere jsem minulY tYden obdrZel na SPJST Rest Home v tom jsou i dary ktere jsem od vas obdrZel pri otevteni Domova Od podinku.

Pani Albina Barton Bellville, $ 5.00 Pan a pi. Joe Horak Kingsville na ucteni pamatky pi. Christine Campbell 10.00 Pan a pi. Joe Horak, Kingsville, na ucteni pamatky pan a pi. Josef Horak 10.00 Pan a pi. J. H. Hurta, Temple 10.00 Pani Mary Johnson, Houston 10.00 Pani Sophie Hradecky El Campo 2.00 Pani Lillie Skrabanek Austin 5.00 Pan a pi. Theodore Dana Temple 2.00 Pan a pi. John 8imeik Waco 5.60 Pani Sophie Maly, San Antonio na ucteni pamatky jejiho manZela Ferdinand Maly 30.00 Pan a pi. Louis Dressler, San Antonio na ucteni pamatky jejich dcery 10.00 Pan a pi. Louis Dressler S. Antonio na ucteni pamatky Ferd. Maly a Wm Bayer 10.00 Pan a pi. Chas Kalenda Temple 10.00 Pan a pi. Jerry He j l, El Campo 2.00 Pa na pi. Joe J. Kopeck El Campo 10.00 Pani Henrieta Tobola, San Antonio na ucteni pamatky jejiho manZela a syna 5.00 Pan a pi. Chas Mieek, Yoakum 10.00 Pan a pi. Joe Kutil, Dallas 5.00 Pan a pi. Vacla y BlatnY, Dallas 5.00 10.00 Pan a pi. Frank Vodieka Dallas Pan a pi. Jerry Houpy, Dallas 5.00 10.00 Pan a pi. Robert Dural, Dallas Pan a pi. Chas Holasek, C. Christi 5.00 Pan a pi. Win Vita Sr. Dallas 5.00 Pan a pi. Frank Veselka C. Christi 10.00 Pa na pi. Ed. J. Kadledek, Houston 5.00 5.00 Pan a pi. Jos. Milan st. Ft. Worth 4.00 Pan Frank Huser, Houston Pan John H. a Frank El gik, Shiner 20.00 5.00 Pan a pi. Joe Feleman, Wallis 100.00 Pan a pi. Louis Hluchan, Sealy 15.00 Pan a pi. Rued. Troubil, Taylor 10.00 Pan a pi. V. Fiala, C. Christi Obnosy polokne na talite ph' otevteni Domu oclpodinku 4. dubna 1958 113.35 Pan a pi. Felix LewandowskY 5.00 Amarilo ;Olen tadu 92 SPJST Tedy celkem do stavebniho fondu jsem obdrZel

$483.35

V tomto obnosu jsou zahrnuty $350.00 ktere jsem obdrZel v nedeli pri otevteni Rest Home $113.35 ktere bylo polaene nav gtevnikv na talit a $20.00 ml bylo poslano pogtou.

Pak mi byla poslana poukazka, presttednictvim br. Ed. Kovate z Taylor, coa byl jemu odevzdan vYteZek se stankii u sine Praha Oslo 29, kterY't stanek tidila ses. Rubie Holly ze San Antonio. VYtaek z tohoto byl $502.30. Tento obnos byl dan do furnishing fondu.

Tedy celkem bylo ptijato za mir,.uly tYclen $985.65 Dale budeme miti ptijem od tadu Pra ha eislo 29. SPJST jistou Cast s jejich eisteho pkijmu s jejich slavnosti potadane phi otevkeni na geho SPJST Rest Home. CoZ' bude oznameno pozdeji.

Vzdavame vam v gem srdedne diky za tyto dary a za v gechno co jste kterY pro tento Domov Odpoeinku.

Bylo to pro nas p1-ekvapeni, Ze phi tak gpatnem poeasi nav gteva byla tak velka coZ jest dakazem, 2e mama velkY zajem, o tuto krasnou a lidumilnou vec, kterou jsme spoleone vybudovali. Doufa me, Ze budeme naddle pracovati a die moZnosti ptispivat abysme mohli ty name povinnosti uplaceti. Jmenem v gech re ditelft jegte jednou pkihnete od nas v gichni spoleene srdeene diky.

Jegte ke konci opravuji chybu, ktera. se stala v moji minule zprave. Bylo oznameno, Ze KrouZek Zen v Ennis daroval $101.00 do Mouekova fonclu. Melo bYti daroval 100.00 do Mouekova fondu a pani Sachl z Kalif. $1.00.

Pak Kroidek Zen z Ennis daroval do operating fondu $58.00, kterY2to obnos byl poslan do Rest Home br. Valeikovi.

Avgak ye Vestniku byl dan credit pani Sachl z Calif, co2 byla moje chyba. Proto to nyni spravuji.

S br. pozdravem, Chas. Navratil pokl. SPJST R. Home.

816 E. Ave A. Temple Tex. ) 4

Ve stkedu, dne 7. kvetna 1958 jell, by videli Wane dilo SPJST a jsem jist vSichni byli uspokojeni a Indi, neb toto dilo bude chloubou nas Vgeeh.

Vgem Vam nejsrdeenej gi dik.

Za SPJST Domova Odpoeinku, Vag, Rudolph Troubil. )•&°( Darciim pro Domov odpoeinku!

KaZdY dar kterY si pkejete aby byl kvitovan ye Vestniku dluZno odevzdati br. K. Navratilovi kterY jest pokladnik Domova odpoeinku a pravidelne dary ktere jsou mu dodany pro fidel ke ktere mu jsou ureene dosud vZdy oznainuje ye Vestniku. )•&

KALENDA Z Taylor od tadu eislo 29. oznameno potadani "May Fete" na den 11. kvetna o oslavou Matek a laskave si tento den za.pamatuj te.

Chysta se tarn teZ Easter Egg Hunt, eili "Pomlazka" pro naSi mlade2 a pkatele.

• (' )• Oznamen spoleenY piknik tadu 'Cis. 47 v Seaton, se spolkem RVOS, ,eislo 5 dne 22. eervna co 2. ptipada, na den zahajeni sjezdu teto na gi krajanske pojigt'ovaci spolednosti RVOS proti ohni. zpravy jsou nam slibene pozdeji. ) • 4, •

Clentim • tadu Jaromir eislo 54 SPJST: Druhou nedeli, dne 11. kvetna bude program pro na ge Matky, poeinaje ve 4. hodiny odpoledne. KaZdY 'den je Zaclan by se dostavil a pozval rodinu•a piatele.

Rfizne zakusky budou prodavany. V 8 hodin veeer bude taneeni zabava pro kai dello a volnY vstup. Viktora Pavlase kaZ Domova Odpoeinku, pela bude uoinkovati.

Taylor, Texas )• 4 •( Sestry a bratti:Add La Parita Oslo 161, v Jourdanton Main v umyslu, Ze dam obeas kratkou bude oslavovati sve 20ti leti na den 4. zpravu z na geho Domova Oodpoeinku.

PonevadZ br. Sta ga nodal obgirnou zpra eervence (July), v jejich opravene tadovu o me do Vestniku, neni myslim zapo- ye sini 3 mile od mesteeka Jourdanton a kalclY jest uctive zvan. ttebi, bych se Vam ptedstavoval.

• 4, • ( Nage slavnost otevieni Domova se nam pekne vydatila, vzdor neptiznivemu poflád eislo 39 v Bryan, Texas, bude poeasi. tadat v sini na 25té ulici zapadni v noJrnenem Domova a na gich staienek a deli dne 11. kvetna svoji vYroeni slavstatiekti, chci timto podekovati Vgem, nost poeinaj e o 11:30 spoleenim obedem kdo2 men jakoukoliv zasluhu o' to aby a odpolednim programem mlade2e. Volse na ge slavnost vydatila. na taneeni zabava. Kandy jest uctive Zvlagtni dik patti sestram a bratkim zvan. - Steve Reground, tajemnik. tadu Praha eislo 29. za jejich glechetnou )•&•e snahu a praci kterou s tim meli, neb HoustonskST krouZ"ek, Hiahol od kadu vim, 'Ze velkY dil vYtkku ptipadne Domovu Odpoeinku. Diky! TaylorskYrn oh- 88 oznamuje peknou veselohru dne 18. chodniktim za mnoho krasnYch kvetin, kvetna• Poeatek o 3:30 odpoledne. Ptijd' ktere darovali na g dik. V gem sestram a to jiste se srdeene zasmati. (Skoda, Ze je Red.) brati.im, kteti nevabli daleke testy a phi to k Vain tak daleko.

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Z NCH MI OKRSKCJ Arg ent elenfirn sedmeho okrsku San Antonio, Texas Sestry a bratti: Jako odstupujici ptedseda okrsku prohli2im svoje zaznamy, abych zjistil co za meho inadovani bylo vykonano z toho co jsem si precisevzal pti mean zvoleni a co zilstalo pro dobu pozdej gi. Uya2u ji o vg em matnem a main na mysli hlav ne zlepgeni na g ich schtizi a docileni z yYrgeneho zaj rnu pro navgtevu a fieirtnejgi spolupraci elenstva. Sestry a bratti, my si musime bYti vedomi, 2e jako elenove pote g itelne rostouci biatrske organisace ptevzali jsme na sebe dobrovolne i urCite zavazky, kterYm pine dostat je nagi povinnosti. Doka2eme-li stoprocentne u.skuteeniti na ge krasna hesla: "Podpora, Lidskost, Bratrstvi", clarujeme sobe neco krasneho, u glechtileho a vzneg eneho, za co na8i potomci nam budou vdeeni. Zalezi jenom na nas a je to tak jednoduche a lehke. KaalY mej picedevgini dilveru v sebe; sna2me se ziskat vice ptatel pro na gl vec, pomahejme budovat jak a kde je toho tteba Chcerne-li, abychom na§i Jednotu vedli dobte a nagim nastupdim odevzdali ji lep2i„ dokonalej gi, pak musime stale o to usilovat, o vgem dobte uva2ovat, myslet doptedu, nait jenom dries ,ale proziraye hledet do budoucna.

Zvolili jste si fitedniky okrsku pro dal si obdobi. Jiz ye schtlzi ptimlouval jsem se za to ,abyste je v jejich snahach pcdporovali a s nimi poctive pracovali pro uskuteeneni v geho na eem se usnesete. einim tak znovu, sna2ne vas o to prosim a pteji vSem mnoho zdaru.

Okrsek sedm9 je stale na postupu podati-li se nam povzbuditi i ty trochu liknavej gi, pohodlneji a nage schn.ze malo navUevujici jednotlivce, pak nelze se nieeho obavati, prate v gech bude velmi snadna, zajimava, radostna a bude korunovana zaslou2enYm fispechem. Kratce teeeno, porosteme ta.k. jak si Ptejeme. Mo2nosti, jak prilozit ruku k dilu, je neobyeejne mnoho a vy o nich vite. Co potiebujeme, je u2gi spoluprace kachl i jednotlivYch elent, vice pochopeni a odhodlani lasku k Jednote prokazat skutky. Je .pfirozene, 2e musime bYt o vgem stale informovani a k tomu mar me nage faclove a okrskove schtize. Ty jsou vase, sestry a bratti a kdo je nenav'S'tevuje, ptipravuje se o mnoho, ani2 si toho je vnbec vedom. Bude hezke a celku velmi prospOne, kdy2 se v tomto ohledu polepgime a k nav§,teve schuzi a spoleeenskYch podniku budeme nabadat i nage sousedy, ptatele a "zname. A nejen na ge vlastni schilze, die manosti navgtevujme take schtize jinSrch radix a

okrskil. Ziskame tim velmi mnoho Ke konci , dekuji srdeene v gem kdo se zaslontili o zdar na. gich okrskovYch schil zi, pak dekuji v gem okrskovym fikecinikjim, eleniim yYboril, tediteli nageho okrsku„ okrskovemu organisatoru a v gem organisatoriim; rovne2 tak okrskove teditelce mlade2e i v gem feditelmistnich fadil za jejich pikam svedomitost, trpelivost, snagenlivost, nennavnou podporu a praci, venovanou k uskuteoneni pfekrasneho programu, kterY nam s mladek ptedvedly.

Pteji yam vgem mnoho zdaru a znovu vas ujiWuji, 2e se uptinme tegim na dalM spoleenou nagi praci.

Jaroslav Kleprlik •( )

Kalendar okrskovSich schuzi Okrsek prvni oznamuje datum sve pod zimni schtze na 28teho zati. Misto a podrobnosti budou yeas dopinene. — W. Trealek, ptedseda.

• Pkgti schilze druheho okrsku die usne geni v Granger, bude se konat u du cis. 29. Praha v Taylor. Texas v sini tadove pobliee Taylor. — Datum a Pile podrobnosti budou oznamene vStorem.

• • 'Teti okrsek bude tentokrate pokadati svoji podzimni schilze u tadu Cislo 25. v .Ennis v jejich nadherne kadove sini. aas a dal gi podrobnosti budou v kratkosti oznamene.

• • Nag 4ti district planuje svoji schuzi na prvni nedeli v srpnu to jest dne 3. srpna (August 3th) v San Angelo, Texas a hostem okrsku bude nag fad T. J. Masaryk eislo 160 v San Angelo. — Doufame, ee nage sbrattene lady nam tuto nedeli ponechaji tak aby na ge navgteva byla neru gend a velka, a dekujeme Vam pfedem.

S pozdravem Mrs. Ernest Kristinek Lubbock, Tex. • estY okrsek rozhodl se konati svoji podzimni schfizi u tadu v Hillje, nekdy v tijnu, Cas a potad bude co nejdfive oznamen.

Prosime, aby okrsky brali na datum laskave ohled.

• •

Hlidka Zen Rad Jaromir Cis. 54 West, Texas Mili brati:i a sestry:— Chci Vas vgecky, uvedomit, ee fad Jaromir pkipravuje program na den Matek, kterY zapoene ye 4 hod. odpoledne.

Hlavnim teenikem na den Matek bude Vick Hall, v keel anglicke a Robert Cersenka bude mluvit v keel. Ceske. — Program bude portistavat z rtznYch v9stupu deti, basne, zpevy a hudba. Ceny budou dame nejstarSi matce a nejmlad gi matte ptitomne a pak matce ktera bude ptito ulna, nejvzdalenej gi osady a take matce, kterd vychovala nejvic ditek. Dest ()beer stveni a zakusky budou prociavany hned po programu ktere pripravi sestry.

Taneeni zabava zapoene v 8 hodin vee'er, ktera bade zdarma pro v gecky pH ktere bude uoinkovat Victor Pavlas a je ho orchestr.

Doufame, 'ee pozvete svoje pfatele a ptibuzne a dostavite se ye velkem poetu se pobavit a oslavit den Matek, dne 11. kvetna.

Tegime se z toho, e'e jsme °pet pkijali 2 nove Cleny: Joyce Marie Marek;, dcera p. a pi. George A. Marek a Dolores J. Ha beral vitame je mezi nas.

V ptedegle schuzi byla vzdana, Cest pov stanim jedne na gi sestte pi. Albina Mikeska, man2elka Franka Mikesky, ktera byla dlouholeta elenkyne nageho tadu, 2elime jejiho odchodu a Cest jeji pamatce.

Rodina nech pkijme nagi uptimnou mu strast. zTak je2te jednou vas v gechny zveme na program a zabavu na Den Matek. .

Se sesterskYm pozdravem na vgecky Ctouci, Mollie Barton, dopisovatelka j • de • kid Fort Worth 'Cislo 154

Sedm9m okrskem usne geno pokadati Ft. Worth, Tex. podzimni schfizi dne 26 tljna (October) Mili bratti a sestry spolkovi:— Nezapomente na naSi schnzi, kterou ye Mission County Park v San Antonio, Texas. budeme mit druhou nedeli v mesici kvet

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ci eeskYch divadel. _ Rueime za dobre pobaveni a ochotniky to potegi, neb maji s hodne neeni a je to jetlina jejich odmena kdyt vidi Nelkou navatevu. vSichni neb ne vime jak dlouho se jeate eaka divadla udrai.

Za Krouaek Hlahol (dz) Anna '8vestkea/a, ) • 4 • ( Rad Svaz Ceehoslovanii &it) 92 Fort Worth : Texas Mile sestry a• bratti: — adova sclatize bude konana v nedeli, 11. kvetna (May) a zapoene v 1. hod., na misto ye 2. hod. odpoledne, ponevada na tuto nedeli ptipada, tea svatek Matek, (Mothers Day), tak aby sclatize byla drive ukoneena. — Bylo ujednano, ae s timto dnem Matek oslavime zaroveri "svatek Otcii". Po schtzi bude kraal pro gram mladeae a pak spoleena yeeete.

Sestry jsou aadany, by ptinesly nejake peeivo, ke kafieku ,rnaso a ostatni k tomu, daruje tad. — Nejstar gi a nejmlafti maminka, tea tak otcove, eleni nakho tadu, obdrai ka.adY darek.

Tak bratti a sestry, pi • jd'te v gichni a ptivedle Va ge mile rodiny a ptatele na tu spoleenou oslavu a' pobaveni, tech na Bich milYch maminek a tatinkii — a pro sim nezapomente ae tad -ova schtize zapane v 1. hod. tak piljd'te v eas. -V titerY rano, zde zemtel p. John Tesat, po kraal nemoci v polehnanem yeku 87 let. Narozen byl v Cleskoslovensku a do teto acme svobody pkijel v roku 1906 a usadil se v Baylor County na farm& Na odpodinku, zde ye Fort Worth bydlel od roku 1950 a patfil ke Ka.tolickemu kostelu, sv. TomaSe. Zanechal 7 synii: John A. a Joseph ye Shiner. Char,les James, Alphonse a Frank Tesak ye Fort Worth, a Vacla y v Katy, 28 vnouCat a 18. pravnoneat. Pochovan byl v Shiner.

Poastale rodine vyslovujeme srdeenou soustrast a zesnulemu, dej lehke ' od poeinuti, 0, Pane.

Prai a pr'S1 a to jiZ od patku a alma je, musi se topit. Tak rob jsme zde moll velkou povoden na nekolika mistech ko lem Fort Worth a ted' zase rodiny ses stehuji. V Richland Hills je ji2 asi 25 rodin yystebovanYch a jezera jsou pine vo dy, talde s trokama stoji no, strati, neb jestli jegte pkijde prudkY' deft', bude dalrodin. fi Krouick Hlahol od kaalu Videla jsem na TV jak se brodi te Houston, Tex. vode as nad kolena a stehuji nabytek Pokrok Houston bude zase brat peknou tea po locilekach; jest to hrozne a neni veselohru a to pod nazvem: nadeje na ukondeni dente, ale doufam, "Strjleek Bouchaeka" ae as tyto kadky budete dist, podasi se Je to 3 aktovka velice zabavna tak ae polepg a nebude to povodne jako v louaijete hodne smichu. ni. Vypada, ze prS1 po celem Texasu.

Divadlo zaene 3:30 odpoledne v nedeli Matiokam na ten jejich svatek v ne18t6ho kvetna. Ptijd'te vaichni milovni- deli 11. kvetna pkeji vaechnd to nejlepai

nu to jest dne Mello ye 2 hodiny odpoledne v Sokolovne. Sestry bud'te tak dobre a piineste neco do kuchyne budeme mit po schilzi zase svadinu a pri torn se trochu pobavime.

V poslednim mem dopisu jsem psala, '2e jsme byly navativit nemocnou pani Dagmar Nevlikovou, uz chudadek je, Pan Bi111 ji z toho trapeni vysvobodil, mela kranY pohteb, hodne kvetin, pkejem ji klidu at' odpoeiva v pokoji. Za, nechala dva ho gi jeden prijel mamnice na ponteb as z Noveho Yorku, tea hoptibuznYch, ja neznam jen jejiho bratra a jeho pani a pan Jureik z Dallas.

Zde z Fort Worth jsme jely do Carlton na pohteb pan a pi. Joe Merlik, p. a pi. Jaroslav Merlik a p. a pi. Fred Merlik jeji ptibuzni, pak jel pan a pi. Milan, pi. George Korter a ja jsem jela s nimi.

Cele rodine Mrs. D. Nevelikove vyslovujeme uptimnou soustrast. Tea i rodine Merlikove nad ztratou jejich tatinka.

V eera v fiterY weer jsme se modlily rilaenec u pohrobnika Shannon za stakieka p. Tesake tak si pekne v to rakvi odpodival jako kdya spi, pohteb mel v Shiner, Texas at' odpoeiva v pokoji a vy portistala rodino ptijmete na gi uptimnou soustrast.

Myslela jsem, 'ae se po j edu podivat na ten novY domov nebo do Dallas na Sokolske cvieeni, ale tady uz skoro tYden prgl kaadY den jen leje, ae neni rnoano na delsi cestu se vydat, ale navgtivila jsem p. Botikovi, tem se v Taylor v torn domove odpoeinku moc libilo. KaadY si tam plati, ale oni se tarn maji tak dobre, 'ae ua nemuaou pro ne lepSi clelat a oni ism( pokojeni. A ptispevky ktere jim lide darujou, ty jsou asi na stavbu dcano va a zatizeni i na uplaceni dluhu.

Posilam $2.00 take ode mne malt' ptispevek. Je to ma.19, ale aspon neco.

Mi. dopis se prodlouail jia muslin piestat SrdeenS7 pozdrav ctene redakci Vestniku p. redaktoru jeho rodine a v gem etou elm zasila Svitakova,, d.opisovatelka (Poz. red.:— MnolaST dik za peknY dopis za zpravy i za ten darek od Vas s uptimneho srdco. Pteddin jej hr. Navratilovy. Vage mile pozdravy opetu jeme.) ) • 4, •

Ve stkedu i . One 7. kvetna 1958 od sYSTch deti, by ye gclravi a radoSti, se sySrmi milYmi rodinann ten den,. proally.

S pozdravem Marie. Juran, dopisovatelka. ) • 4, • Houston, Texas Mile sestry:— °pet ptichazirn mezi vas do mile "Hlid ky". Rada etu vaechny dopisy ye Westinku, a meli by vady bratti a sestry psat od kaadeho tadu, z ylagt,' o sy Ych podnicich a vaelike udalosti a podavat rozliene ra.= dy.

MinulY mesic nag "Birthday Club" krou aek jsme nemeli schrizi, neb misto schil ze si sestry spoleene vyjeli po busy do Taylor sipkehlednout novou Utulnu, coa jis velice pekne popsala pi. F. Olexova.

Ted' v kvetnu 14ho mame opet nisi pravidelnou schtizi. — V mesici kvetnu sestry ktere slavi sve narozeniny pi. Josephine Buri a pi. Helen Valeik.

Hostltelkami pro mesic kveten budou nasledujici: Pi. Albino, Drawe, pi. A. Haluaka., pi.

Vlasta Haluaka, pi. Sophie Hrubk a pi.

Willie Mae Powell.

Minulou . nedeli 27.- dubna rnnoho 'elenfi. od nageho tadu se saeastnilo slavne otevteni nove Utulny v Taylor. Jen ae prej tarn pteprchalo ale jinak si tam ye lice pc chvalovali.

My jsme si vyjeli zas na FrYdeckou slavnost, jejich 50ti lete jubileum. Jest to tarn moje domoVina, kousek tarn od kostela. Podasi bylo pekne bez degte, du bylo pino vaude, meli vclikou navatevu, a jak by ne, tam tisly gite tu naal eeskou tee, kde se za ni nestydi, a to kapela Mleakova pekne vyliravala celeho pill dile ty krasne Ceske skladby to celYm Mem pronikalo. To mne tak pilpominalo jako kdya muj ote.c tam mi val kapelu a jini hravali dohromatly, otec jest ji g star na odpodinku.

Pan J. Stareala odtud tea tam byl a jenom naslouchal tej eeske muzice, ae se mu ani domu nechtelo. Bylo tam hodne lidi od Houstonu. A toho rozlieneho jidla, vSelikeho pediva, barbecue trojiho druhu, ale nude v g ecko ty jejich domaci klobasy, ktere tam oni sa,mi delali, takove nikde nekoupi tak chutne.

Jak by to bylo krasne, kdyby si nag CeskSt narod uditel svoje zvyky,,svou eeskou kee, ale asi UZI° to uddet. Ja miluji Ceskou huldbu a zpevy a tak tea deske basniely, kterou si N, kiy yystkihnu a uschovam.

V mesici druhou nedeli v kvetnu, vime den Matek. Podavam zde kratkou basnicku o venuji ji vgem marninkarn a zvlaW vSein maminkam od naSehc "Krou Zku."

Ve sttedu, dne '7. kvnas, 1958 MATCE Ach, jiS se tva hlavieka, rnatieko ma, chSili v mekkYch vlasech rozkveta gedin kvitek A ta ruka pfedraha zvolna bledne, chladne, jen to slate srdedko, nikdy neuvadne.

Jen to slate srdeeko stejne slysim tlouci — ta laska matekska za hrob az je vrouci!

US se ten miij dopis hodne natahnul, tak prosim pana redaktora za svatou trpelivost a diky vam ptedem, srdeenY po zdrav vaem etenatiam a pkeje vam vaem lige to nejlepal zpravodajka od "Birthday Club" Sophie HrubY (Poz. red.:— Vas celY dopis je peknY, obzvkaate zakoneeni je ptemile. Jsem jist, si jej kaZdY rad pfeete. Dekuji a pike brzo zas.) )• • Ennis, tad eislo 25 Potacla, taneoni zabavu v narodni sini Mello kvetna na Den Matek Zabavni vYbor od tadu 25. pkipravuje taneen4 zabavu na den 11. kvetna. PH'Sli na myalenku, ae kde je maminka ,je tea tatinek a tak zabava bude k -Clete rodiCU. Maminky se s tatinkami rozdeli o po hostem ktery rad ptipravuje. Jestli dostane cenu nejmladai maminka, tak i nejrnlaciai tatinek bude ucten. VYbor pki pravuje tadu jinStch cen pro rodiee. V2cly to tadu otcove vyeitali, le je ma malo rad a dava jim malou zasluhu na tom dnu. :LS jen Ceti budou se hlasit, "a co my, nic?" Cni budou miti cely den pro sebe v eervnu, kdy'Z bude tad 25 hostem za III distrikt v gem nagim detem.

Hudba pro tanec bude Faraizlova ka, pela z Ft. Worth. Fioto le se pti jejich hudbe chce do tance, doufame, Ze v gechny bableky a dedeekove ptijdou. Dame yarn solo (at' rnaminky dr2eji chvily ty male vnuky!)

Pro obeerstveni bude tea kuchyne pravena s kolaei a kavou a jinYm jidlem.

Sestry jsou Zadany aby laskave donesiy nejakS7 ten kolaeek neb jine peeivo. Jestli si ptejou i kafe neb cukr budou dary za ktere bude tad vdeeen. Nyni od noveho roku VII zabavni vYbor pracuje bez ()dankly a daruje 20 procent kterS i se pla tivalo vYboru ptede glYch rokti na fond P ro nag e Ceti. Potadaji se veeirky a jine podniky pro ne. Nic je to nestoji, jen pHht. C"leny upozornite vaai inladyeS, Se pro takove yeeirky, ae je sin otevtend pro Pobs.veni. Dedeekove a babfoky teZko pra covali vybudovati tuto sin. Tak prod by vale vnoueata tuto sin neu givaly? Patti y arn, a 'nude patiiti jim. Jednou mestene

tSTNflt VMS T, aniozAs se konaji "Teenage Dances". Pod dozorem nekolika maminek deti ad 10-15 let se vytanei pohraje a obeerstvi. V 11 hodin jdou domu. Rodiee je ptivezou a neb pfajdou s nimi. Je jich asi 50. Vetai poOet by mel bYt deti naaich elenti. NeuSivaji to co je jinYm yzacne.

Preto, Se se do Ennis na den Matek sjede ve114 velkY poeet bYvalSr ch osadnikti, doufame Se se ptijdou do narodni sini naai. Radi se vidime s ptately. Vase maminka tea bude rada kdy2 ji vezmete na bal. Pobeseduje si a moSna i zatanoi.

Bude nam veselo. Maminko, doves tatin kan, Tatinku, nenech maminku Boma! 0 slavime Den Rodiett vespolek.

Za tad a zabavni vYbor, Wilma Ne3uda ) PamatnY den pro eleny SPJST Nedele dne 2'7. dubna, byla pro naa narod a zvlaat Cleny SPJST vYznamnY den.

Slavnostne otevteni krasnelio Domova Odpoeinku. Jest to dilo, o kterem se nam dlouha leta snilo.

V poslednim sjezde v Temple, delegati uznali, Se jest eas aby byl ueinen krok k vybudovani domova pro flak nynejai star si eleny a po ptipade take v budoucnosti pro nds mladai. Odhlasovano a darovano $100,000. Zaroven zvolen vYbor, aby na tomto podniku pracoval. Tento vY bor nemrhal Casein a maize se Nei, Se v kratke dobe, ne celYch dvou let, vyplanoval a postavil ten na g vysnenS/ Domov Odpoeinku. Den 27 dubna byl ureen odevzdati tento krasnY pcdnik svemu Celu.

Aekoliv nedele 27 dubna nebyla neikra, snejai na podasi, neb obloha byla zakabonena a lilo jako s konve. Vaak nevadilo to, v deati a blate, sjiSdeli se navatevnici z blizka i zdali, aby vzhledli na vlastni oei Domov odpoeinku SPJST. V deati jsme dojeli k domovu, kde stab mnoho automobilt a uvnitt, sum a vitani. Naramne se me libilo aranSovani eels oslavy. lined u dveti v lade stall manZ'elky direktora domova. KaScia, hez ka jako kytieka. S tismevem na tvati vitali ptichazejicihoste. Na prave stratie ptijimajici sine, sedeli v kruhu damske hostitelky domova. KaSda z nich mela ptipnutou kytici a vystrojene byli, Se se bylo radost na ne podiyat.

Na leve strane v kruhu sedeli muSati hosts domova a bavili se s ptichazejicimi navatevniky. Uprostted byl vyzdoben dlouhST stul, kde dye damy, hostilm podavaly kavu a zakcisky. Kvetinove ozdoby byly rozestavene ve velkem mnoSstvi. Byly to gratulaee od rozliench orga nisaci. Bratr Troubil, nynejai tiditel domova, byl take ptitomen s jeho milou, manlelkou. Pieji oboum mnoho zdaru a trpelivosti.

Zatitelt mime velice pelcnSr i pies to,

Utranu, 11 'Se domov jest zatiSen dluhem .Doufejme ,le al se napini obyvateli, 'Se se nam vaern bude lope ciSrchat. Tak me mane napadlo ,jak by to bylo prihodne, kdyby byl bratr Chas. Navratil, direktor a pokladnik domova, ,rozdaval vytiatenou finaneni zpravu D6mova Odpoeinka pHtomnYm navatevnikilm. nebylo by to bSt -valotkmdnebyaSclYispr ny pojem finaneniho stavu domova. Abych se ptiznala, myslela jsem, Se to jest finaneni zprava domova kterou jsem od bratra Navratila dostala ,neb on je rozda val. Nemohu jeate nyni pochopit, prod jsme dostali finaneni zpravu naai Jednoty, nebot' to nema docela nic spoleeneho z Domovem Odypoeinku. Vgak doulam, Ze nebudeme dlouho eekat na podobnou finaneni zpravu aby jsme si mobil udelat spravnY pojem dale situace.

Asi ye tti etvrte na jedenact zapoeal slavnostni program. Veterani vztVein Americkou vlajku pled budovou, pak mod litba. keenici saujall jeden po druhem sve mista aby k nam promluvili Vae bylo ptedneaeno v anglicke feel ,eekala jsem, ae nekdo promluvi par slov v desks teei k hostaim Domova. neb jsou skoro vaichni Ceske babieky a dedeeci. I pies to Se byl deb./ potad vysilan lakes radio, nebylo by to vadilo, kdyby bylo par slov promluveno v Ceske keel Po programu rozjeli jsme se k sini du Praha 5. 29. Tam ji2 se sestry otdeely, v obsluhovani hladovYch hostal VS"e bylo velmi chutne ptipraveno. Vim, Zs jste sestry meli velkou praci nasytiti tolik navgtevnikti. BazarovY stanek byl bo hate obdarovan rozlienYmi ptedmety. Se stry a mezi nimi bratr Sefeak, obsluhovali zakazniky v kupovani darkti ye prospech Domova Odpoeinku. Una.vena, vgak usmivajic se sestra Holly, si libovala, Se meli pekny iispech. Pteji vam ho ze srdce. Zde jest ukazka, co jest moSno dociliti phi dobre Doufam, ae naai delegati v ptiatim sjez de uznaji, Se tento podnik, jest nom vaern ku cti a mame si ho hledet uddet do budoucnosti. Cirri vice se my Men' bu ,dem o toto zapoeate krasne dila zajimati, ku akode nam to nebude.

Dlouho budeme vzpominati na tuto krasnou nedeli, proSitou ye spoleenosti tolika ptatel a znamS7ch a vetainou milYch sester a bratra naai jednoty. Z Dallas phijel piny autobus, asi 40 osob pod dohledem sveho ptedsedy bratra Cyrila Pokladnika tadu 5. 84. Kdyby jsme si uvedomili, Se nak navatevy jednoho du druheho spojuji nas v uSai krnh, tak mame ptileSitost poznati se bliSe. V poznani a porozumeni budeme mnohem lope slouSiti nakmu neelu a to jest vase jednota SPJST. Ze sesterskSrm pozdravem, Frances Olexovi.

g 1958 =mart BiteEK: Zithy se dozvedeli ii- at' je u nas stale Boma, LY CTENAlt ni knicLcv6 o torn, jak to Ti p'e j i z cele duie Ute me Cesky na Tviij svatek, matieviidce li svemu CAST SEDMA. ko ma. naiel novou zemi. Proto DEVATENACTE CVICENi. i tito kmenove, kteii Pieeti s tatinkem nebo maminkou a potom sprivne opi g do saitn! lanek i baseii jsou V eitance Sara mluvili podobriou Piichod S pozdravem StrSreek Mieek z Austinu. jako techove, stehovaDRITHA CAST: S pozdravem Strfeek Mieek z Austinu Ii se za eeskirm kmenem Adresa strYeka je: Staiiely vtidce tech Dr. Ed. Mieek, a usa.dili se pobliie. A University Station, Austin. Texas. keizal na to, aby muio) • 44 • ( tak krome echo sidlili pHye postavili u Nagim zpevakum ° v techto zemich jeite jibytky.

Nezaleli na kterY pekne tancuje, ni kmenove. podivej se do magtalky, jak konitky pucuje; Skupina lidi, kterkm koniely jsou umazany, umazany pacholek; Pangrnatce. velel tech, mluvila jedbodejt' by to glad wall, jakY jsi to pacholek. riou cei, rnela sve bohy, To, co tesi a co blaii, Nezale21 na d'eveece, ktera pekne tancuje, mela urelte zvyky, po- p od has krov at' zpitky podivej se do chlivedka, jak kravidky pucuje; kravieky umazany, slouchala vouze sveho kluge, umazand,jsou dojadka, bodejt' by to husa kopla, velitele, stareho viidce by se sletlo, rnatieko ma, jaka jsi ty deveeka.

1 • • tfecha. viechno itesti do Tve CIIOCIIOLKA Chocholka stara, krakoke, duie! kurata Evl to kmen. Protoie vodi pa dvoke.

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velel tomuto kmenu rnui, kterfr byl velmi moudrST a slavnST, rozhodli se viichni tohoto kmenu, budou se jmenovati Po svern viidci, to je Cechove.

VESTNIK WEST, TEXAS

At' to itesti do viech koutka z oei T'Och se na nis diva jako z Tara na nodkrovi vlaitoviaa at' to s eoti ko cc nema

Ve tteclu, dne 7. kvfitna

Maid jsou vgecka, zlatieka., vybehla tepr y z vajidka.

Chocholka na "Kvok, kvok, kvok!

Kurata se mnou drZte kvok!

Zavedu vas ted' k tetidkam, eernYm i bilYm putiekam!

Sletly se vgechny slepice, kurata chvali velice, prises i kohout pantata kouknout se, jak jsou buclata.

Ifkazala se tetam vgern, progla se dvorem kolkolem, bade jim nyni chutnat lip, vgak ji2 se hlasi "tip, tip, tip!"

Vilina Sogolova

Ve stfeclu, dne 7. kvEtna 1958

VSTber pojistek naaf i S. P. J. S. T. Vyborte si die potfeby Tfiaa B: Dotivotne pop1atky se plati at do smite Vida 0: 20ti splatkova, dotivotni. Poplatky se plati pouze 20 let.

Tfida D: 15 ti splatkova dotivotni. Poplatky se plati pouze 15 let.

Tfida E: 10 ti splatkova dotivotni. Polatky se plati pouze 10 let Tfida F: 15ti lets nadadni. Obnos certifileatu jest vyplacen za 15 let.

Weida G: 20ti lets, nadatni. Obnos certi filea4.71 jest vyplacen za 20 Ie. Vida H: Nadadni ye 65ti let. 61en plati poplatky al do 65t1 let.

Tfida I: 20ti splatkova, nadadni ye 60t1 let.

Tfida .C: Splatkova do 65t1 let. dotivotni.

Mcla L: Dvojnesobne firazove pojiAteni (Double Indemnity) certifikat se vystavuje do obnosu $5,000.00, dodatedne k jinemu certifikatu.

Ida M: Pensijni pojistka. Po dosateni 65 roku stafi dlen dostava mesion0 ptijem dokad My. Zemfe-li pfed 80 lety statl, dedid clostanou mesidni pfijem do 80 vSTrodi imeezenin elena.

MC: 20ti leta tpisova, othrana která se rand zmentuje, a ztistane vyplacene pojateni na $1,000.00.

T •ida MX: lOti leta Apisova ochrana ktera se rand zmen'Auje, az z0stane vyplacene pojateni na $1,000.00.

Tfida N: lOti leta, inalsov4, ochrana.

Olen tun ktefi maji vypiijdene penize od S. P. J. S. T. Vida N2: lOti let& npisova ochrana.61enOen, ktefi nemaji ptjeku na majetek oti S. P. J. S. T. V Detskern Oddeleni 'Vida JT: Doeasne poji gteni do 16 let, ktere se maze zrneniti na kterekoliv jine pojiSteni, kdykoliv net dosahne 16 let.

TzOda JS: 20ti splatkova, dotivotni. P1r0 obnos pojigteni se vyplati v pfipadu larrirti od veku 1 roku.

Tfida JE: Nadatni v dosazeni 18 let; piny obnos pojiSteni se vyplas t v plipadu umrtl od veku 1 roku.

Tfida JG: 20t1 lets nadadni, On, obtain

VESTNIK — WEST, TEXAS

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obnos poilAtAni s• nplatl • ptipadu tImrtI od veku 1 roku.

Ttida J1: 20ti splatkova, nadadni ye eku 60 leet, pinY obnos se vyplati v ptipadu od eku 1 roku.

Payor Insurance: tlenfun v torn Detskem Odboru jest Jednotou poskytova na rjhoda ochrany poplatky za ditko platiciho, tak zvanou "Payor Insurance", ktesatto oelarana za mirnS, mesidni poplatele zbavuje, v ptipadu smrti platiciho poplatky povinnosti dalAiho placeni poplatkO takto chran.en.ir certi fikat.

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Twenty Types of Cery tificates offered by our y S. P. J. S. T.

ADDRESSES OF DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DIST. I—V. H. Barina Rt. 1 Srnithville, Texas DISTRICT II — Ben Mikolaf.

111. W. Rio Grande St. Taylor, Texas Ill -Ain. Vrla 5532 Ellsworth Dallas, Texas DIST. IV—Fred Kveton Route I Abernathy, Texas M. Skrabanek DIST. 4120 Bellaire Blvd,.

I3ellaire, Texas DIET. VI—Ign. Senkyrilg 405 Market St. El Campo, Texas DIST. VII—Chas. Cerny 1125 Austin Hwy. San Antonio 9, Texas

District out Leaders Addresses DISTRICT I. Mrs. Rud. C. Matejka Rt. 4, Box 504 Bryan, Texas

Class B. Ordinary Life Class C. 20 Pay Life Class D: 15 Pay Life Class E: 10 Pay Life Class F: 15 Pay Endowment Class G: 20 Pay Endowment Class H: Endowment at age 65 Class I: 20 Pay, Endowment at age 60 Class K: Ordinary Life, Paid-up at 65 Class L: Double Indemnity Insurance, issued up to the sum of $5,000.00 Class M: Retirement at 65 Class MC: 20 year oecreasing mortgame protection with a $1,000.00 Paid-up certificate after 20 years Class MX: 10 year decreasing mortgage protection with a $1,000.00 Paid-up certificate after 10 years Class N: 10 year decreasing mortgage insurance, issued to members who have real estate loans from SPJST Class N2: 10 year decreasing mortgage insurance issued to members who have real estate loans from other than the SPJST. Juvenile Department Class JT: Term insurance to 16 years of age which may be converted into any other class of insurance before attaining age 16, Class JS: 20 Pay Life, full benefit at age 1

Class JE: Endowment at age 18, Full Benefit at age 1 Class JG: 20 Pay Endowment, Full Benefit at age 1 Class JI: 20 Pay Endowment at age 60 Full Benefit at age 1

Payor Insurance: This Order offers payers of premiums for members in.thls department the benefit of PAYORS INSURANCE according to which plan payDISTRICT IL ment of premiums stops upon the death Mrs. Clara Ilejl, Route 4,, Temple, Texas. of the payor.

DISTRICT III. Mrs. Emma Ceska, 2709 Park Avenue S. DISTRICT VI Waco, Texas Sister Edith Janik, East Bernard, Texas Mrs. Bessie Petr, Assistant, 5406 MornDISTRICT VII ingside Dr., Dallas, Texas Mrs. Betty Jurica, Rt. 2, Box 899, DISTRICT IV. Corpus Christi, Texas Mrs. Ed. Heisler, Route 1, Seyaaour, Tex. DISTRICT V ) • 4 • Estella Kelly, Della Kadlecek, Maxine "Teti je to, atd."?

Sefcik, 2301 Airline Drive, Houston 9, "To je, synu, yYzva, aby sis domyshl, Texas co autos ut nevi."

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Wednesday, May 7, 1953

V.ESTNIK — WEST, TEXAS

Reports from our Lodges, or any other Reading Matter to be published should reach the Editor, Saturday before the date of issue. Address all matters to the Editor: P. 0. Box 85, West, Texas.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOUNDED 1897

—HERALD—

Postmaster: Please Send Form: 3579 With Undeliverable Copies to SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P. 0. BOX 400, TEMPLE, TEX. FROM

Soft hands that washed my dirty face.

And held me closo in sweet embrace.

Kind hands, that combed my curly head, And tucked me gently into bed.

Tired hands, that toiled the long, long day, And clasped my own at night to pray.

Creative hands, that shaped my mind.

And showed me light when I was blind Unselfish hands, that shared all joy, Cheering life for a little boy.

Sweet hands, that moved with God above.

Who knew their work, and hope, and loye.

Mother, I pray that when life's o'er.

They'll lead me home to you, once more.

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gation; it is entered in the family budget; it is counted upon as a stated item; the result is your income is saved for your old days.

We need a plan constructed to overcome our inability to stick to our savings resolution. Life insurance is so constructed that thousands upon thousands of men who have tried in vain to save by other plans find that with life insuranc they are successful.

Life insurance is the only savings plan long enough to touch with one hand the young man who has the dollar and touch with the other hand the old man who needs the dollar.

For life insurance is a plan specifically designed to reach from youtit to old-age income. Solving the problem of oldage income is not the specific purpose of other types of investments.

Life insurance, however, is constructed for the specific purpose of giving men a method of investing for old-age income as well as taking care of the problem of income for the family after death. Because it has been built for that purpose, its plans are long enough to reach from young to old age.

If the purpose of saving and investing os to provide old-age income, it is sensible and logical to use a plan set up for the specific purpose of providing old-age income. ) • 4 • (

Dear Friends

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to the success of our Taylor Celebration — we are indeed grateful.

We hope, that our report on the Dedication in both sections of our Vestnik will give those that were not able to be A part of the dollar in the young with us at Taylor, a True picture of the man's p ocketbook are the old man's as events of that memorable day. )• ( surely as if they had his name printed upon them. But unfortunately no name is printed u pon them, with the result I that without being aware of it, the young man slips across the line and spends the old man's dollar.

The premium, deposit of your life inScattered across the face of the globe surance assumes the nature of an obli- in neatly kept cemeteries, thousands of

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American boys are lying in peaceful slumber. They died for a concept of government — a way of life — an ideal.

The fruits of that concept, that way of life may be found round about us, but the tragedy of it all is to be found in the fact that too few of us realize this is true.

Several thousand Boy Scouts converge on Valley Forge each year and there they will learn much about the spirit which is America. They may become imbued with some small portion of the spirit of Valley Forge, but the ease with which we live our lives has long since cut us off from any possibility of being able to realize, actually, any appreciable amount of either the thinking or the spirit that contributed so greatly to the founding of this marvelous land of ours.

Three hundred and fifty years ago, when the little band of settlers landed at Cape Henry and founded the. Jamestown colony, they had as their purpose the establishing of homes in the new world.

They knew only too well, the danger which such a venture would be fraught, but they knew that such sacrifices as they would be called upon to make were necessary.

When the Pilgrims landed, 13 years later at Plymouth, their troubles had only begun. Half those pioneers did not live through the first winter, but they had "staying quality."

And it was at Bunker Hill and Valley Forge and Monmouth and Yorktown. They too had that same spirit that would not admit defeat, so that an English lord arose in the parliament and demanded that England call off the war against her colonies. "America will not be defeated," he said. And he was right.

Those signers of the Declaration of Independence, who walked to the table and affixed their names to that ,historic document, knew full well that they might be signing their own death warrants. But they signed!

We in America did not become the arsenal, the breadbasket, the hope of the world by following wrong principles or following the wrong governmental ideology. We owe our very existence to the fact that we have been privileged to

Wednesday, May 7, 1958 live under a system of free enterprise that has allowed us to make the kind of progress we have made and to insure its continuance. Such insurance was too dearly bought to allow either a paternalistic government or an apathetic people to stand idly by while its foundations are chipped away.

The history of the world has recorded many stories of lands and of people who have prospered for a time until they came to accept their economic and spiritual position on this globe as perpetual -- but it is not so.

If we are strong enough as a people to be free, we shall be free, but if we are not, we shall lose our freedom. Although the fault will be ours and not the system of government under which we live, the result will be no less tragic.

This year could mark a turning point for all of us. We may go either of two directions, but if we hold close to the intention of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of these United States, we will grow stronger still.

Let's dedicate ourselves today to such proposition. Let's remember all this in our Lodges at the time we celebrate the Fourth of July. ) • 4, • (- -.

Family Reunions With the coming of a glorious Spring the time is drawing near, when our members will hold their Family Reunions. We will gladly publish announcements of these family reunions if the date, place and the names of families concerned are given to us in time. We will also publish all other family tidings , births weddings, anniversaries, lodge programs or other activities of our Members or their Families our friends send in, that are of general interest to our Brotherhood.

There is no charge for this service to our Members, but please remember to make these notices as short as possible.

Your cooperation will help us to make our Vestnik as enjoyable as possible to all. Thanks! ( o

VESTNIK -- WEST, TEXAS

Linguistic Obligations Noted More and better foreign language instruction is not only the school's obligation to young students, but to the entire citizenship of Texas, Dr. Harry Ransom, University of Texas vice-president and provost, declared recently.

Dr. Ransom opened a two-day conference on the part that languages can play in the development of Texans.

The University adrrdnistrator, whose academic field in English, said the University itself "hasn't reached full bloom" in the language development it should expect and "owes to the state." However, he said the Board of Regents and various state boards and agencies have assured that languages "will be given marked support" in new and significant programs scheduled to begin next September at the University.

A proposal which would require a minimum of two years high school credit in foreign languages for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences is now being studied. If adopted, the new standard would be effective September, 1960.

Dr. Theodore Anderson, Romance language professor, organized and presided over the conference. Edward Micek was a speaker at the meeting. )• •

Mother

Again I offer tribute to the name That signifies a love so true and fine That not the reddest rose, nor song of mine Could tell the loyal numbers it may claim.

This love shines forth; an ever constant flame, In fortune's increase, or in gain's decline, A heartened light above life's stormy brine, The fairest star on royal path of flame The precious name might well denote a tree Whose fragant breath is life, a tree Whose arms Fulfill a trust with fortitude and pride The name is Mother, and our task should be To let the world we shape reflect the charms C m ettees Of her whose love is like a fostering All our Districts should send in their tide. planned next meeting dates as soon as ) •4,• possible, please — Let's all try to help gain our new We could avoid, by setting this date early, conflicting dates of our Districts, objective in 1958 — to write $3,000,000 of new Insuramce.

Lets try it this time, — Thanks.

To Our District

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Annual "Maiales" at Universitv Of. Texas Lauded The annual festival of Majales of the University of Texas Department of Slav languages was held Sunday, May 4th, in Union Flail on the University of Texas campus where Czech culture took its bow.

Under the guidance of Dr. Edward Micek and his young, able assistant, Dr. Joe Malik, professors in the Slav Language Department, the young talent of the University and assisting groups from San Antonio, Austin and Houston, gave us a rich programv of Czech music, Czech and Russian Songs.

The nice gathering of Texas Czechs from over the state heard Miss Vlasta Vrazova, Secretary of the Czechoslovak National Council of America, from Chicago, emphasize the advantages to the descendants of Czechs to the study of the Czech language, saying that the Czech language was the "door to many Slav languages." She also pointed out the study of the Czech language as a means of fulfilling foreign language re quirements toward a degree, now that the impetus in our educational system requires this study.

The Vestnik will bring you a more detailed report of the Maj ales festival in the coming issue. Look for it, please.

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Naturalization QUESTION: I came to the United States two years ago and would like to • take a job, which requires that I be a citizen. Somebody told me that the.. official declaration of intention formerly required for naturalization was abolished by the immigration and National-ity Act. Is there anything which takes its place?

ANSWER: While it is true that the ;, declaration of intention, popularly called "first papers," is no longer necessary for naturalization, you nevertheless can, apply for first papers if you need them. for employment or any other reason.

Go to the nearest office of the U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and explain your situation, and you will be given the necessary papers to be filled out. ) • ofe Actions speak louder than words -but not so often A thing of beauty is annoyed forever.

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THE CELEBRATION AT TAYLOR. T7,XAS In spite of the intermittent rain that fell upon our state Sunday, April 27, the 'Dedication Ceremonies" of the SPJST Rest Home at Taylor, Texas, were well attended and the feeling of benevolence was prevalent.

Taylor had some rain that morning and as we turned up the graveled drive we found a little slush, but the Rest Home officials had prepared door mats and a' couple of colored houseboys with brooms to keep our feet and the foyer surprisingly clean.

Everywhere were containers with flowers, as with occasions of this kind, with the wives of the Rest Home officials standing in the receiving line, each smiling and graciously welcoming us all into this attractive reception hall. The Rest Home residents, too, were on hand to add their "welcome" some in wheel chairs, on canes etc., all with boutonnieres and corsages, in dress clothes, visiting with the guests that came from all corners of our Lone Star State.

Brother Steve Valcik with his charming "missus" welcomed everyone, as did Brother Rudy Troubil whose lovely wife was in the receiving line, as new resident supervisor.

The cooks in the Kitchen, bless them, willingly showed us the kitchen, pantry cooler, etc. They were trying to prepare the noon meal for the Rest Home guests amid all of this intrusion and were most patient with us all. The rooms, with their "donors" plaques on the doors, were neat as a pin, and every door was ajar in welcome. The sisters of Lodge Praha 29, acting as hostesses, served coffee and cookies to the crowd.

At 10:34 a.m. Brother Paul Sabulatura, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Rest Home, stepped up to the "mike" to start the ceremonies, calling on the local priest from St. Mary's Church of Taylor, to open the meeting with prayer, after which the local unit of the American Legion presented their Call to the Colors before the Rest Home outside. Then the Mayor of Taylor, .Mr. ColeMan, greeted the gathering and thanked those responsible for locating the Rest Home headquarters in Taylor, asking God's Blessing for all of us.

Mr. Roy P. Lewis, President of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce then also thanked the Directors of the Rest Home on bringing the Rest Home to Taylor saying: "It is one of the finest attributes of the good of your nature and I hope that in the years to come, God will bless you and keep you. — Applause. .Brother Reuben Leshikar, President of

the local sister lodge Praha 29, said: "On behalf of Praha 29, I am glad and proud to have the privilege of welcoming you, each and everyone, to this "Dedication" of the Rest Home and the activities following the ceremonies in our Lodge. I feel confident that each and everyone of you are satisfied with the finished product and I think that the Committee should be congratulated on a job well done."

Lodge Praha Pledges Further Support

"Our membership will continue to cooperate" said Brother Leshikar, "in every way possible in all that the Rest Home needs in any way possible, we will help."

This pledge is a most sacred trust, and the Rest Home is nrost fortunate to have such a shinning example of humanitarianism and brotherly love so close at hand to fall back on in case of need, Bless you all sister Lodge Praha, 29.

The President of the SPJST Supreme Lodge, Brother Edward March was introduced,.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES, DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND GUESTS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is indeed a distinct honor for me to welcome you and to speak on behalf of my Order, the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, generally known as the SPJST. You will know it by its emblem being the five-point star surrounded by the letters SPJST enclosed in a wreath of oak leaves denoting strength and the lily denoting purity.

I wish to assure you that it is a source of happiness to be in the presence of people who are fraternal workers, who build eddifices of this type. I will liken such builders to the lesson of the good Samaritan who picked up the stranger by the roadside, gave him help and his silver to the Inn. Looking over the assembly here this morning I see faces from every part of the State of Texas. It is comforting to know that so many of you show the appreciation of this home by being here.

Your interest in this Benevolent work is expressed by your presence here this morning. It is with a feeling of deep humility and gratitude that I in behalf of the membership of our Order accept your appreciation and thanks for this wonderful home inspired through a fraternal spirit. We have in our Order, workers who "go forward" with certain undertakings pertaining to benevolence. The thanks for the inspiration of this work goes to all who so sincerely worked in the past that it

may become a reality. At this time we wish to remember the good work in creating the Benevolent Fund "Moueka,'s Fund" of this institution which was started by our Sisters, and which now shall serve those that may be in need now and in the time to come. We also wish to remember the committee of seven whose deligent efforts and knowledge can now be appreciated as we view this eddifice. Also, the many donors whose names may appear on plaques and those 'whose names may not appear for the donations that helped make this a reality. You have shown us that your heart is with the cause and it is through your efforts that we now view this work. The unceasing response to thiS cause must be ours. We cannot and we must not fail.

Within this home we have tried to put things that go to make a happier life for the aged guests that will live here. Here in this home and within its grounds are the facilities to enjoy for those who come to live here, the homelike atmosphere prevailing here, will create a- closeness of those aged guests.

This home has an inspirational- value to us. It makes us realize our own good fortune. It also provides us with an opportunity to exemplify our love and our percepts of Christianity. These two should never be over looked. Both have a great value for all humanity.

Both bind us closer to one ,another.

At this moment may I say that our SPJST is a Fraternal Order. It offers protective plans and while these protective plans have changed from time to time, the foundation of our Fraternal Order, the Brotherhood, has not changed. It will not change for the love of man has been inspired through ages and has been practised by mankind in every generation of man's existence.

And may I add, we being good Fraternalists inspired by the tenets of our Order, we shall continue to go forward with this benevolent work. Being good Fraternalists we shall be good citizens of this great land of ours worthy of the banner that flies on high, the symbol of our nation. and of free men.

Again, May I say in behalf of the entire membership many of which are gathered here this morning, that it is with a deep feeling of humility that we hear the words of appreciation and gratitude spoken in behalf of the benevolence of our members.

May the Good Lord keep and bless you..

litiedner4ay, May 7, 195A Brother Paul Sablatura, Chairman of the Board of Directors of this home gave the Response. •Brother Sablatura thanked the Supreme Lodge, the City of Taylor, the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, the Lodge Praha 29 for their kind remarks and future pledges of support and extended a cordial welcome. He thanked the City of Taylor for the initial tract of land on which to build this Rest Horne and their support in obtaining additional land, etc., expressing gratefulness to the Rest Home for it. He thanked the SPJST membership for the initial $100,000 gift, making the building of the Rest Home possible. He thanked all of the individual donors for their contributions in any form or fashion. Brother Sablatura then explained the meaning of the letters SPJST to the American public and its relation to the Order.

"I am proud," said Brother Sablatura, "that we live in the land of the free and the home of the brave, but also that we live in a land where good people practice charity. It also shows that there is fraternity and brotherly love in this Home."

Brother Sablatura thanked everyone in the name of the residents of the Rest Home.

The introduction of officers of the Rest Home, its Directors, its Building Committee, Contractor and Architect's representatives, the SPJST Officers, Directors, Attorney, Editor and Publisher followed with each taking a bow.

Then following the introduction of the Williamson County officers, District Judge, County Judge and State Representative as well as representatives from the Taylor Press, Radio Station KTAE and Representatives from the Hillje Rest Home.

The SPJST attorney, Brother August Kacir, introduced the guest speaker of the day, Mr. Zollie Steakley, Secretary of the State of Texas, Custodian of the Records, etc., who represented the Texas Governor, Price Daniel.

Mr. Steakley gave evidence of being well informel on the Czech people in Texas, of their achievements in the various fields of endeavor, and spoke of their contribution to the wealth and the cultural enrichment of our state, "I wish I could put into words what this all does to a total stranger," said Mr. Steakley, speaking of the Rest Home, "what it does — well, it's tremendously impressive."

He brought greetings form the Governor of the State of Texas and reviewed the history of our fraternal order in Texas and the culmination of the Rest Home, the dream of so many of its mem-

VESTNIK — WEST, TEXAS bers.

"That which you have done during the years in your fraternal order, that which you have done in Texas, and in America, as a people in this and other communities of our great state throughout, represents the genius and the greatness of our country. Because our country is not great, good, understanding, because of one people, but the greatness is the composite result of ALL of us with a background of many nations. The Czechs came to this country as early as 1847 your social activity and social benefits as the fraternal benefits with respect to fraternal insurance requirements during the first year of your fraternal order, admitted only those of Czech extraction, but now those requirements are higher, demanding a high moral and ethical qualification. I think that it is interesting that your organization started, in 1897 with 25 lodges and 872 members and that it is non-political and non-secterian. Now your Order has 152 local lodges and close to 29,900 members."

Mr, Steakley then showed how fraternity has contributed to things educational. "I recognize the tremendous activity, the effect which is brought about on composite enterprise. The heart and soul of a democratic society is community because it is by community effort, coming together, one with the other, that we are able to work in the community what we could not do individually. All that is represented in this Home and the fraternal order are good, and good representation symbolizes the esteem, the teaching of our Lord that we are honoring. It is appropriate that we do this, an example of the greatness of the Master, with things of charity, love for our fellowmen, for those that are at the ebb-tide of their lives.

Mr. Steakley noted the arrangement of the overhead lights, (the light fixtures in the center with its twelve index scent tubes goingout in a circle, like a sunburst) as symbolic of rays of lights springing from a center, a center that symbolizes, depicts the light of good, the light of blessing, the light of graciousness, generousity, goodwill a n d brotherhood, that go from all of our lives in all directions, if — we are right in the center. If those o fyou here represent your val'ous communities, hadnot been right at the center of things eternal; permanent, everlasting, you could not have sent this light and blessing that will ramify from this institution, you could not have sent out from your homes, your churches, your communities that which is great and fine; to bless those in the recess of life.

Strana 11 "Texas as a state is indebted to you because of what you have done in representation of thoughtful charity, in the consideration of others. Texas is in your debt because of the sincerity that have always been in your people; for the example that you have set here at this institution and what it represents and, therefore, I salute each of you who have had a part and simply say, if I may that which is great in American nation, represented by the Flag, that which is great in the Christion faith of this land, lauds today and every day in our lives that which is great within and sends our God's blessing upon you and what you have done. God's blessing to those here and to those that sow, and God grant each citizen of Texas, and America, will always be worthy as you have shown to be here today."

A standing ovation was accorded speaker Steakley for his beautifully delivered tribute to the Texas Czechs.

Then Reverend Svoboda of the Taylor Czech-Moravian Brethren Church closed the Dedication Ceremonies with a prayer, after which the folks slowly departed for the Lodge Hall, two miles away, for the noontime lunch and bazaar and afternoon games which were housed under big tents on the Lodge gr unds.

While the Residents of the Home gave us the last farewell before going to their noon meals, we took a last minute look at the library of Czech and, English books on the shelves (also donated) in the foyer, with its boxes of growing plants, at the truly artistic wall paintings, donated by Brother Zvolanek of Temple, depicting pioneer people migrating to a raw country; another painting showed a native village in Czechoslovakib,, pictures of Mr. John Hus the great Czech teacher and martyr, we once more took a look at the floral contributions from well wishers sent to the Home for this occasion and departed.

The residents all expressed only praise at the comfort and loving attention afforded them. Brother Danek of Ennis, would like a buddy Resident from Ennis, with whom he could reminisce of Ennis in the days of their youth, its activities among the early Czechs of Ennis.

He showed us pictures of his family and of the conventions held in Ennis years ago, all in frames he has carved out of wood himself.

The big Greyhound bus swung up to the Home to pick up its load of folks from Lodge Porkok 84, Dallas, to go to Lodge Praha 29, for lunch and festivities.

When the Editor and wife arrived at Lodge Praha, long lines or hungry folks had already formed, and Sister Ruby

;;,§Ptipatt 18 Holly's counters were enclosed four deep by buyers of the beautiful gifts of handiwork on sale there. The delicate filet creiCi.libt work, embroideries, fine sewing, tl3liTheautiiiil dolls in Czech costumes; authentically costumed each one must haie;takeh hours and hours of patient ernbroidery - each gift spoke of the loaf :aith whieh the article had been crthtted by someone "with the thought of helping the Rest Home cause. "Greater LOO,"Iiath No Man." Sister Holly, with tti( • help of U. large crew of sisters (Bro. too, was among them), fri-54, 11 over Texas helped wait on the record the sales of the various g s a ..d their donors; I hesitate to name the ones I saw for fear of leaving o&'i.fle ones that I didn't see, for this criek plAcaved each other in relays. Sister ;doily sends her personal "Thank you. 4,01 which we have edited separately Vestnik, riVe 'Kitchen had two counters to hand1 jilie. large crowd. The good sisters of Pnilik 9, ' there, too, were like a beehiV"( r" ,,e7.lie , large: basement with its tables grew small as the hungry croy;d , ,filed in, but those eating, voluntaillyelfinished as quickly as possible so the' next brdther duet sister could haye hisse4t. :Gne could not help but marvel aCt116 a finosphere of:good will and brat love manifested there, one tow di e.I. he other. As with a big family, w squabble amongst ourselves but today the hatchets were alz., l•ft at home and everyon was a eipal brother tor we were all One wit i One 'thought --- to make this the nw*. successful project ever. And it was fr,90„more than the one standpoint.

TriresTexas and Texans for you! oiy.ratulations go to the planning commfttee of. Praha 29, to its membersi-44.83,1or their "Pledge" not to forsake tlip1113.st Home, ever, thanks to all of t1-4.949y Who came from so far, inspite of the threatening Weather, to the new greatkAwothers, • congratulations, to those who are up from their sick beds and came to enjoy the company of the fraterhal f,trirly, to -officials, officers, to everyone who in action, word or prayer trtazi61lthis "Dedication" a success, Bless The "Thanks" from the fraternity goes to .^tR1out going supervisor of the Rest H@m for all. the work in setting the Ho)ne to right, and to the new supervitior . lour prayer c,': and best wishes for hicf: si,kccesN.

he Edito • olld wife didn't stay for 1.10Uance at Eodgc Praha, but left as Eew' the' thunderheads began to form high in thesky , and luckily reached home withofttitly'

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Wednesday, May 7, 1958

CZECH STUDENTS FETED AT DINNER Fourteen pupils studying the Czecho• ed in the article is formerly from near Slovakian language at Rogers High Victoria, but he is now residing in TemSchool were entertained at a steak pie. He still maintains his farming indinner Wednesday night at Kosel's rest- terest in South Texas. We believe that he aurant on Gen. Bruce Drive. is the father of our distinguished BrothThey were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emil er Henry Schovajsa, County Judge of Schovajsa, 1604 E. Barton, and their son, Fayette County in La Grange, Texas, Edwin, a Temple Jr. College student. J. L. and he is also a Director of the SPJST Chervenka, their teacher, and Mrs. Rest Hoine in Taylor. ,Chervenka, were also guests Mr. Schovajsa, is a member of our Or Rogers is probably the only school in der and has long been active in SPJST Texas now offering an accredited two- work. We have known Brother Schovajsa year course in Czech, said Chervenka, for a number of years and while we have who also is principal of Rogers High not been in contact with him, we are School. Spanish is offered as an al- sure that he is still very active and internate language course. terested in anything that is commendThe Czech course, was instituted this able and concerns our Czechoslozak enyear, and most of the students are deavors. sophomores . The second-year course will I would also like to mention that our be offered next year. Textbooks are sup- Brother J. L. Chervenka, teacher, at plied through the Texas Education Rogers, Texas, has been principal for Agency along with other standard school Many years in the Rogers High School books and he is also an organizer and acting The guests included Roselyn Wentrcek, new director of our New Colony SPJST Eugene Divis, Kenneth Andel, Glen Lodge 69. He has studied at the UniverBartek, Bernard Bartek, Jimmie Coufal, sity of Texas and previously has taught Woodrow Chervenka, Robert Coufal, Cal- Czech at the Granger High School. vin Chlapek, Daniel Mares, Elizabeth Although the above article describes Sodek, Josephine Moti, Dolores Sefeik a local event it should be of interest to and Alvin Simcik. all of our members for several reasons.

The Above is First of all, it may be indicative of a A Remarkable Story out of revival of interest in our Youth in learnThe Temple Daily Telegram ing the Czech language, culture and hisOn page seven of the Thursday issue tory. Not very long ago we published of the Daily Telegram appeared the an article in our Vestnik in which inabove article concerning mainly our terest had been shown to take up the Czech people who are SPJST members. study of some foreign language, and in Most of all the students mentioned in this connection the preservation and this article are members of our Dis- interest in these aspects of our Czech trict II of our SPJST and they hail from heritage has long been at least the purthe Cyclone Lodge 24, and the Seaton pose or aim of our SPJST and most of Lodge 47, and some from the New Colony the other organizations of Czech origin.

Lodge 69 of Rogers, Texas.

However, our efforts have not been Rogers is in Bell County, near Tem- meeting with much success among our ple and although it it a town of only young people in recent years. It is, about 1,600 or 2,000 population, its school therefore, reassuring and comforting to serves students from a large surround- learn that students at the High School ing area, including of course, the com- level are selecting the study of the munities of the above named lodges. Czech language. It is also an important Several of the faculty members and consideration of the fact that while the some of the Tru !c‘es of this school are number of Texas High Schools which ofof Czech descent and they are also mem- fer any Czech courses at all has steadibers of the SPJST ly dwindled in recent years, that the Mr. Emil Sctio yajsa, the one mention- Rogers High School is offering it for the first time this year and next year will offer a second year of Czech fully Once again, brothers and sisters, we accredited by the Texas Educational have shown what concerted effort can Agency. We should all show our appredo, let's hold on to this quality and now elation. set our goal to sell that Three Million Advance study of the Czech language Dollors of new Insurance for 1958! We can do it, will you help? has seldom before offered the students Your Vestnik is ready to help when- below the College level. Recent action ever called upon to serve our cause in of the Texas Educational Agency which a friendly way. Write often_ and en- is the state supervisory body for all pubcourage others to do likewise. Thanks! lic schools in Texas has been, to recoin-

Wednesday, May 7, 1958 mend and encourage the teaching of foreign languages in all Texas High Schools.

This has been an important factor in the development which has brought about the teaching of Czech at the Rogers School. Another factor has been the availability of qualified personnel to teach ' he less commonly taught of foreign languages . Probably the most important has been the realization of students of Czech descent of the twofold oppOrtunities — increasing a knowledge of the language which they are already faMiliar and for which they are likely to have some practical use and then relatively, pleasantly, and easily earning a foreign language credit for Hig h School graduation and College entrance.

It is possible that the work of the SPJT and other organizations of Czech origin can have some beneficial effect of stimulating the interest of those students and their parents in the Czech language. It becomes increasingly important for the achievement of their purposes that the SPJST and other organizations continue or even accelerate their youth activities to complement the activities in our public schools.

Any work of this kind needs encouragement and, we should not fail our young friends in this.

Another reason why this article should be of interest to most of our members is that this Brother Schovajsa treating this fine Rogers High School class to a good steak dinner and is an excellent and commendable example of the type of thing that we in our SPJST and other organizations should do more often in a rewarding manner to show our appreciation when the young generation is doing something that we want them to do. We are not certain if that was Brother Schovajsa's intent, but we presume that it was. Such action is not necessarily expected by the youth, but it is a nice expression of genuine interest and certainly should inspire others to help our youth and to help them continue these activities and interest. f 1,

We thank our Brother Calvin C. Cervenka, most heartily for all the information he has supplied us that enabled us to write this short article for your kind attention. We hope that we will all continue to work on this program that our Czech language would come back again and be taught in some of our High Schools where there is a majority of our Czech descendants living.

We hope to be able to bring you some more articles of interest from our high schools and their students in future isThank you! — The Editor, sues.

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FROM OUR DISTRICTS DISTRICT III QUOTA $650,000.00 1958 SELLING LET'S GO "BIG GAIN" HUNTING Let each of us get on the right trail to become the "BIG GAIN HUNTER" for 1953, Load both barrels for increased sales. To be the great white hunter, you must make tracks for the lion's share of the sales.

Our "Big Gain Hunter" will be the orzanizer who produces the most sales in 1958.

Let each of us start right now to make our quota for 1958. To be sure that we make it, we must start now and sell some each month and not wait till the end of the year.

Suggest you start making a prospect list, your friends ,neighbors, Business associates and even your family and I am sure you can find a few prospects either for new insurance or to increase present insurance and most important of all — go — see — them — and -- sell — them.

A progress report will be sent out each month to show what progress has been made.

Good Selling for 1958. — A. M. Vrla, District III. Organizer.

4 () ♦ REPORT OF SEVENTH DISTRICT KARNES CITY, TEXAS The meeting of the Seventh District was called to order at 10:30 a.m. on April 20, 1958 at Lodge No. 107, Floresvine, Texas at the SPJST President of the Seventh District, Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik called the meeting to order and welcomed all members and visitors. Sister Vaclavik of Lodge No. 107 also welcomed all the members, Young Sister Kathryn Jurica led the group in the "Pledge of Allegiance to Our Flag." Brother Kleprlik and Boif led the group in singing America and "Kde Domov Muj." Secretary Jacob Shortner called the roll of officers of the Seventh District.

Vice-President Ray Hranicky was not present. He sent word that he was unable to be present. Brother Kleprlik appointed John Stasa for Vice-President for this meeting.

The secretary then called the roll of Lodges of the District. Twelve lodges answered. The secretary then read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

Brother Kleprlik then introduced members of other lodges. Present from the Supreme Lodge were President Ed. Marek, Treasurer Josef Kdliha, Also

present were J. M. Skralaanek and wife, F. Olexa and wife, Joe Zaludek and wife of Lodge No. 88 of Houston. William Raska from Lodge 128, C. Pokladnik and wife from Lodge 84, from Dallas. Brother and Sister Holly from Lodge No. 29.

Hugo Schefcak of Lodge No. 130 of Dallas.

Director of the Rest Home, Brother Henry Marcak reported that the Rest Home was doing nicely and that to date 25 guests were very well pleased with it. Brother Marcak urged everyone to visit the Rest Home on April 27, 1958 for the Dedication Ceremonies.

The meeting recessed at 12:15 for dinner. The brothers and sisters of Lodge 107 prepared the dinner. Delicious Batbecue and all the trimmings, We wish to thank them all for the work of preparing the meal after dinner at 1:30 pm. the program committee had a • very nice program presenting the young people of our Lodge. About 30 children participated in the program. Sister Betty TUrica led the children in presenting the program. The program ended at 3 p.

President Ed. Marek thanked the youngsters for their entertainment.

The meeting then continued with Brether Charlie Holasek making a; motion that the President and Treasurer should get a small payment for their work. It was unanimously voted to pay theM $10a year for last year and this year. It was voted in 1956 to pay the Secretary $30. a year and the members voted to continue paying this amount.

Treasurer Jaro Rektorik that gave the financial statement. It was approved aS read.

Next came the election of offie-ers of Seventh District, Elected were: President—Joe L. Juricek, JourdantOn Vice Pres. — Chas. Cerny, San Antonio Secretary — Jacob Shortner, Karnes City Treasurer — Jaro Rektorik, Rol*town Program Chairman -- Mrs. Betty Jurica, Corpus Christi All officers elected thanked the members for their faith and trust bestowed on them.

President of the Supreme Lodge, Brother Ed. Marek, then installed the Officers. Brother Kleprlik, outgoing President then turned the meeting over to newly elected president Brother Joe L. Juricek, Brother Kleprlik thanked all for the cooperation given him while president and stated he would always be available for help.

It was then voted to pay $3 for ecieb

Strana 20 (thild taking part in the program, Brother Charlie Holasek made a motion that the Seventh District donate $50 to the Maucha Fund at the Rest Home. The notion carried. ,Brother Chas. Cerny then made a motion to appoint another Organizer for district Seven as he coul d not hold two offices. Elected was Victor 1VIiculka of San Antonio.

Brother Joe L. Juricek of Lodge No. 161 Laparita, invited all to attend the celebration of 20 years since they formed their Lodge on July 4th, 1958.

Brother Chas. Cerny made a motion that the next district meeting be held at Mission County Park in an Antonio,

by Lodge No. 133 on October 26, 1958.

The motion carried.

The meeting closed with all singing "HO Slovane." The 'meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.

JACOB SHORTNER, Secty.

Seventh District ) • A. • ( SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS TO ALL MEMBERS OF DISTRICT VII Dear Brothers and Sisters, As I look out my window to pass a silent thought across the miles to you, may I, as past president of your district, remind you that your lodge and district need your support. If you enjoy our district meetings, if you feel they help you to do better lodge work from hearing of plans and ideas of others, if you want to make them better and better, then urge your members to attend them regularly.

Benevolence, Humanity, Brotherhood, if practiced as intended, can be the sweetest gift of all our members, one to another. We should not wait for others to show us the place to start practicing our motto, rather we should work with thereby finding deep contentment in the cultivation of good friendship.

Every sister and brother should assume his or her share of the responsibility as an individual member and not depend upon the powers and work of our officers with the hope that all will be worked out for the great common good of all members without the effort of the entire membership. It is true that great things are built by great men, but we must admit that the little things in our social work and life are the stepping stones toward that which is great.

Therefore, not only as a member of a local lodge or district, but as a member of our big SPJST everywhere we must use our influence for the things that are good, fine and fair. , We are anticipating another successful year under the leadership of a fine crop of officers. And why not? With such

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words as "Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood," we could not do otherwise. We shall keep our faces to the sun, then all worries will fall behind us. Let us stand together facing the treshold of a new era. It has a rainbow of promise, especially to our young members reaching toward hights now seen but dimly on the far horizon. They are our officers of tomorrow. Have courage to dream your dreams, hope to reach as hign as the stars, and faith to attain the goals.

Together, with wisdom of the past, we hold the torch of fraternity for desires of greater accomplishments, inspiring our members in more useful cooperation.

Lodges of district seven are on a forward march toward further progress.

With every officer assuming his rightful position, the meetings will be held with ease, interest, pleasure and growth. A warm, friendly attitude of good fellowship will increase attendance, resulting in increased membership.

As organizer I'd like to add the following: We all know there is no substitute for earnestness of purpose. We learn that tasks which seemed impossible are often smoothly achieved once we give them our earnest and determined effort. We can demonstrate that "The will to win, will win." We must exercise this will to win and a determination to please if we reach our goal of writing $300,000 insurance this year.

We have opportunities for a greater service to our SPJST today than ever before, and we all need the information to be gained by attending our meetings. The solution of our problems can be less difficult with the understanding and cooperation of all members. Our membership is failing in its real purpose if it becomes insensitive to the problems of our organization.

To be go3d members we need many kinds of education more than anything else. Vie need education that will bring us intellectual honesty, generaus understanding and recognition of the rights of others. There is no better place to receive such training than in the happy confines of our local lodge rooms through study and association wiith others who are drawn together by mutual interests. I, therefore, ask that you, sisters and brothers, continue (perhaps with more vigor than in the past) to convince our young members and their families of the importance of attending our meetings and cooperation with our fine organization.

As retiring president of the District, I sincerely thank ll those who participated in making the district meetings a success. Special thanks go to all district officers, members of all committees, our district director, district organizer, and

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all organizers, also to our district youth director as well as to all local lodge youth directors for their kindness, pattience, tolerance', untiring efforts in assisting, and hard work in making the youth program a wonderful success.

I am both proud and grateful for my many friends and their kindly thoughts and help. I wish you all every success, and again assure you of my eagerness to cooperate with you whenever and whereever possible.

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District Calendar DISTRICT ONE The next Fall Meeting of District I will be held the fourth Sunday in September (the 28th) so please mark your Calendar to reserve this our date.

Thanks, W. Trcalek, President. e e DISTRICT TWO The next Fall Meeting of District II. will be held at the Taylor Lodge No. 29, at their Lodge Hall Praha near Taylor, Texas. The correct date and other de tails will be forthcoming real soon. e DISTRICT THREE Ennis Lodge No. 25 will be host to the next District III, Fall Meeting at their beautiful Lodge Hall 2 3/2 miles out of Ennis. Soon they will inform us as to the date and other details. to 4, DISTRICT SIX The next Fall meeting of our Sixth District will be held at our Hillje Lodge at Hillje, Texas., in Wharton Co., sometime in October. You will be informed as to the date real soon.

DISTRICT SEVEN The Next Fall Meeting of District VII will be held on October 26, in San Antonio, sponsored by Lodge 133. —Jacob Shortner, Secretary. * * * DISTRICT FOUR The Meeting of District 4 will be held the first Sunday in August (the 3rd) at San Angelo, Texas. Lodge 'I. J. Masaryk of San Angelo, No. 160, will be host for that occasion , We hope that other Districts will not interfere with our date, as we would like to have a well-attended Meeting. -- Best regards, Mrs. Ernest Kristinek, Lubbock, Texas. e We would urge our District Officers to please kindly set the dates for their next District Meetings as soon as possible and in such manner, that these dates would not interfer with dates already announced. — Thanks.

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To All Our Youth Of All The Districts Please remember that June the 29th, 1958 is an ALL DAY Youth day of District HI at the Ennis National Hall, Ennis, Texas( about 21/2 miles East of Ennis on Highway 34.)

There will be Talent Contests, Dance Contests, Games played, Fun and entertainment for all. If you come, please, bring some food for yourselve and your family.

Remember this will be YOUR day.

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Calendar of Activities LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Our next meeting which was scheduled for May 11th has been postponed until May 18 the third (3rd) Sunday of the month. I repeat, the next meeting will be held on the third Sunday in May which is May 18th.

Charles D. Sazaysky 4, • A special Youth Day is planned by the Youth Director of District III on the 29 day of June 1958 to be held at the Ennis National Hall of Lodge No. 25. All the Youth, even from all the other Districts are invited, to participate. A good time is assured.

• • Mother's and Father's Day program and regular Meeting May the 11 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Roberts Cut off.

• • A political picnic will be held on June 22nd at Seaton Star Hall by SPJST Lodge No. 47 and by RVOS Lodge No. 5.

The principal speaker will be U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough. The music for this event will be furnished by the famous Joe Patek Orchestra of Shiner in the afternoon and for the dance at night. This picnic will be held before the RVOS Convention in Temple.

A Political Picnic sponsored by Sokol Corpus Christi, will be held on May 18th 1958 at Sokol Hall, (Kostohryz Road) with Chicken Barbecue Dinner $1.00 per plate, Serving begins at 12 noon and supper at 6:00 p.m. Welcome address and introduction of all candidates. — Music for this event will be furnished by the Pavelka's orchestra in the afternoon and also for the dance at night. Everyone is invited —John Stasa, Secretary.

4s, • All-day Picnic announced for Holland of the SPJST Lodge, to be held Sunday May the 25. — Plate lunches, plenty of Barbecue, Refreshments, entertainment—Musie by Joe Patek of Shiner,

Dear Sisters and Brothers: It seems that in the past we have been having some conflict in setting our dates for our District meetings, so they would not interfere with one another, the result being that we would have two district meetings on the same date, and therefore the 'attendance was not as good at either districts as it would have been if there was only one meeting on that date.

Of course the officers of the Supreme Lodge always divide so that some would attend each meeting, but there have been times that certain business required the presence of some at both meetings, and of course that was impossible. Also I know of several active members who would have liked to attend meeting in other districts, but were deprived of this opportunity because they could not be in two meetings the same day.

I would like to suggest a remedy for this by offering my services to you, when you officers decide on the date of your meeting, to send me the selected date and I will notify you by return mail whether or not the date had been selected by another district, of course, this is only a suggestion, and I am, by no means, trying to tell you when to hold your meeting, 'but I do know that there has been some ill feelings when districts set their meeting dates on the same date, which was previously announced by another district.

Up to date, I have the following dates for District Meetings: District No. 3 — Youth Activity Day, June 29th.

District No. 4 — District Meeting, August 3rd.

District No. 1 — District Meeting, September 28th.

District No, 7 — District Meeting, October 26th.

With best wishes to all I remain, Fraternally yours, JOE B. HEJNY )

Strana 21 Brother Fr. Hlozek, Sr. — 4,000.00 Brother Adolph Kucera — 4,000.00 Brother Ben Zabcik 3.500.00 Sister Anna Milan — 3,000.00 Organizer's Standing in Honor Clubs $25,000.00 CLUB Brother Bennie Jarma Sister Anna Milan Sister Francis Olexa Brother Ignac Senkyrik Brother A. M. Vrla $75,000.00 CLUB Brother J. M. Skrabanek ) • •T• •

A Fact No One Can Deny Somewhere in the calendar is the date when your last will is to be read — when certain facts have to be faced — when your family will be forced to make certain decisions. You can help them tremendously if you will face those same facts now and make such decisions as you can for them. °( )• So Free!

"How would you get a girl to marry you?"

"Well, if she don't want to you can't; but if she does, there ain't harldy no way to prevent it!" o .4 The Right Kind "He certainly made an unusually good after-dinner speech."

"What did he say?"

"Waiter, give me the check" • „T. WHEN CHANGING IOUR ADDRESS USE THIS COUPON Supreme Lodge, Box 400, Temple, Texas.

I am asking you to change my address of The Herald (Vestnik) as follows: Nly new address is:

My old address:

TOP ORGANIZERS FOR APRIL, 1958 Sister Frances Olexa, — — Brother F. J, Haskovec Brother Chas. Navratil Brother Fred Socha — Brother Chas, Holy

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Re ports From Local Lodges LODGE 130, DALLAS, TEXAS Dear Sisters and Brothers: It is with pleasure and gratification to announce that the two celebrations; the "Dedication of the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor, Texas, and the "Farewell" celebration of Sokol Zizka in Dallas, in the old historic Sokol Hall on Carl Street were both a great success.

In spite of the severe weather, both in Taylor and Dallas, last Sianday, April 27, the sisters and brothers of our brotherhood flocked to both places to help raise funds and put these two projects over the hump.

Since the sisters and brothers of our SPJST membership, that went to the Taylor celebration didn't get to celebrate in their own ho gne town, our Lodge Jaro 130, who is also moving from the Carl Street Sokol Hall will have its own "Farewell" celebration on Mother's Day, Sunday May 11th. and we are hereby extending you all a hearty invitation to come and help us in our celebration on that Sunday.

We will have a good dinner and program, superviSed by sisters Valcik and Hattie Sebetka, and you good sisters, don't forget to put on your pretty aprons and bake us ,someaof those "sweets" that you are all so famous for — for this celebration dinner.

Until we all meet on Mother's Day, I am Fraternally yours, HUGO SCHEFCAK. ) • •( DALLAS LODGES WERE HOST TO THE DALLAS FRATERNAL COUNCIL The two SPJST Lodges of Dallas, No. 84 and No. 130 were host to the Dallas Fraternal Council last Monday night April 28, 1958 at Lodge NO. 84.

Mrs. Josephine Whitley presided at the regular meeting. We had a nice representation of different societies as more than 60 members were present. Among the out-of-town guests were Brother Joe B. Hejny, Vice President of Supreme Lodge, his wife Stacy and son Joe, from Temple and Brother Joe and Sister Anna Milani from Fort Worth. Brother Hejny made a nice speech stating that we all have problems in our societies and by meeting together like this that we can exchange ideas and work out these problems and also stressed the importance of Youth Programs.

The council awarded a $100 check to the Dallas Service for Blind Children to purchase, a Braile-Writer.

After the meting, games were played

— WEST, TOXAS and refreshments were served.

The proceeds of this meeting netted $48.50 which was turned over to the Treasurer of the Dallas Fraternal Council which is to be used for the entertainment Fund for the Texas Fraternal Council which will have its convention here this fall.

We want to express our sincere thanks to all Sisters of both lodges who baked pastry for this meeting.

The Committee ) • Ai • ( LODGE NO 39 Bryan, Texas Dear Sisters and Brothers!

Our last meeting was held April 13th.

The attendance was rather small.

Please, take more interest in our meetings they are important. Sisters and Brothers, we will have our annual celebration, Sunday, May 11, Mother's Day, at our Hall West 25th St.. We will have a basket dinner starting about 11:30 a. m. Refreshments will be served and our local youth director, Mrs. Albina Matejka will arrange a short program in the afternoon. There will be free dancing for those of you that love to dance. Hope to see a nice crowd.

Fraternally, Steve Regmund, Sec'y ) •( SVAZ CECHOSLOVANU No. 92 Fort Worth, Texas Dear Readers: Lodge Svaz Cechoslovanu No. 92 will have it's next regular meeting Sunday, May 11, starting at 1 p .m'. Then following the meeting starting around 4 p. m. will be a program by the Youth of the Lodge in honor of Mother's and Father's Day. The ladies are asked to bring only pastry such as pie, cake or kolaches and to bring a little extra.

There will be a discussion of the local Lodge By-laws again in the meeting.

Everyone remember the meeting start ing at I p. m. and try to be there on titre so it won't make things drag too late. The Youth have workedi up a nice program I am sure everyone will enjoy.

Fraternally, Jay Dee Waggoner ) • ,„Ta LODGE POKROK NO. 88 ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS SPJST: Hurray! Hurray! It's almost here — "Bouchacka" is now being counted down to the magic number of 18. The 18th of May (Sunady) is the launching date of the most confused, hilarious, 3 act Czech comedy play ever presented by the renown dramatic club of Lodge No. 88. Starting at 3:30 p .m. on Sunday, May 18th the Pokrok Lodge Na. 88, Houston, Texas is again bringing you a

Wednesday, May 7, 1!)53 Czech play that will be marked as one of the top plays in many a year. It's a play that should bring memories to the one who have been married for many years (maybe), and at the same time give wise counsel to the young who are planning marriage in the future. . .

It's sort of a mixed, up, affair, where a uncle who is already married, gets into another unintentional marriage through the plans of his shrewd n e p h e w, and then wonders in rear how he is going to get out of the situation. . It's going to be good . . it's going to be funny — confusing and will make everyone go home to check up on his or her marriage certificate.

Some of the actors in this play called, "Bouchacka" will be Mrs. Mary Johnson who will give us that extra bit of acting. . . Mrs. F. Walla, a performer, classed as an all star — Miss Naomi Kostom, the versatile player with her forever charming personality — Mrs. F. Olexa, always tops in any part played wilhelmina Shnecek, the veteran pro of countless plays. — R. Sefcik, J. Ermis, always giving a good performance — A. Kadlecek, E. Zahn, and E. Vala, who always gives us that something extra in all the plays — Don't forget "Bouchacka", to be given on Sunday, May 18th, at Lodge Pokrok No. 88, located at 1140 Robbie Street, Houston, Texas. — Starting time — 3:30 p. m. — come all and see the classic play of the y ear. Remember, coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is succes.

Let's Be Friends, Louis Harms, Vice pres.

• " • __ LODGE ' POKROK MOULTON NO. 27 We will not hold our regular meeting on the second Sunday in May it being Mother's Day. So we will have our next meeting on the third Sunday of May the 18th so you all come on the 18th of May. Best regards.

Frank C. Wagner, Secretary Lodge No. 27 )• .1), • ( LODGE 54 WEST Will hold a Dance May 10th with Vrazel's Polka Band from Cameron playing. ) 4, There will be an organizer's meeting and workshop held at Lodge Praha hall at Taylor on Thursday night, May 8th, starting at 7:30 p . m. All organizers in this territory are requested to be present. Any other organizors who wish to come will be welcome. Brother Joe B. Hejny will be here to assist us.

Fraternally yours, Ben V. Mikolay, Dist. 2 Organizer,

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Sokol Sentinel DALLAS SOKOL NEWS Despite the rainstorms on the weekend our farewell program was a success.

Although the rains of Saturday looked too forboding for some, the daylight on Sunday made things look more pleasant and a large crowd came for the Sunday activities. Those who braved the Saturday night rains had a wonderful time — the band was at it's best — and no one wanted to go home. Mrs. Violet Swan won the Saturday night door prize.

Although we planned for a large attendance at the Sunday dinner, it proved beyond expectations as we ran out of food The Ladies' Circle did a fine job with dinner. Some of the women brought flowers for the tables which looked lovely and surely helped brighten the day. Our President gave a fine talk about Sokol, it's meaning and purpose. Following our presidents speech, the afternoon program, presented . to a full house, was well received and the audiance showed their approval with loud applause.

As the crowd came and went and came again, Sunday evening activities proved as successful as the daytime. Food for the supper soon disappeared and even the sandwiches sold out before night had progressed to, far. The floor crowded as we danced to some good Czech music played by a band composed with teenagers.

We were so happy to see so many of our old and new friends, someof whom hadn't crossed our portals in such a long, time, and know that all are behind us as we,strive to finance the building of our new home. Winner of the Sunday night door prize was the Frank Noska family. We know everyone is anxious to knew the winners of the big prizes, the portable T. V. was won by Mr. and Mrs. Miro Jurcik and the fishing outfit was won by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brittian, both families live in Dallas, Better luck to the rest of us next time!

Planned next on our calendar of events will be a dinner by the SPJST Lodge No. 130 on Sunday May 11th. As you all know they will be co-builders of our new gym. Sunday, May 25th, we plan to have an all picnic with barbecue dinner at the 'site. It should be war n enough by then and we hope dry enough. We have all those lovely shade trees if the sun should ventre out. The men hope to have a platform for dancing built by then, and we all hope so too, it should be great fun dancing on an open pavilion.

We would like to say again we were happy to see each and everyone during

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the past weekend and hope that you will come out and see us often.

A late news flash on the bake sale held April 30th. The sale was a grand success. We could have sold even more pastries and I feel sure that next time we will have more to sell. The salesladies were in Czech costumes and I know they all look lovely.

Nazdar Joy Ondrusek ) s 4, • (

TEENAGE CLUB OF ENNIS,LODGE The Teenage Club of Ennis S1- ST Lodge 25 had an Easter. Egg hutli: Easter Sunday afternoon, which turifetVi'• out pretty good. We also had out 1,'e tirs:. age record dance on April' 12. We dititit have a large crowd on account of many things going on, that night.,W'e, nope our next party and dance wilPia011,6. out better. The date has'nt been,iget yet, but it will be announced at tti:121.tb&W) date. So be looking for the date.

Reporter Betty Jean IIa,kovec • • TEENAGE DIVISION OF THE SEATi341Q •

SPJST SOFTBALL TEAM Dallas, Texas Dear Readers: Our Wednesday night, April 30 game was postponed, due to rain and wet diamond . So there is not very much to report at this time. We were unable to practice last Sunday, April 27th nor were we able to play at Richardson, Texas, Tuseday night, April 29th. We were to play the Huffines Owens Country Sausage team a practice game. We are being confronted with a rainy season this year, as we were last spring.

So if the weather should decide to stay dry for a few days, then we will practice this Sunday at Samuel's diamond No. 2 at 1:30 p. m. Then Tuesday night, May 6, we are scheduled to play The Huffines Owen Country Sausage team at Richardson, Texas a practice game starting at 7:30 p.

Next Wednesday night, May 7, We will play the first game, starting at 7:30 p. rn. at Samuel's diamond no 2 and our opponent will be the Republic Natural Gas and Oil Team. Then the following Wednesday night, May 14th, we again play the first game and our opponent will be State Farm Insurance, game time will be 7:30 p. m. at Samuel's diamond No. 2.

I would like to mention here that" Larry Gaiser is our at ',Joy this season and has been doing a fine job. He really looks good in his uniform.

So weather permitting, we are hoping to see a lot of our friends and members

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On Saturday, May 24, the tenituadblirr vision of the SPJST No 34 will. lif-4/1 "Pre-summer Frolic Dance" : for .0:scoxyrh... one. Once again we are privilegeiljtO have as our orchestra Tommy HudtiOWii, and the Savoys, whose recording of "ROOCK-IT" was a hit in Dallas shortly after it was released: Now as all of you know an orchestra mus,it bcitsjciaalla good to put a hit record, and exception they; a chestra is great! Our Entertainment Comnati.s., thereiore taking this opportunity tc5."'0=ktend to Everyone a Cordial InvitailAti the dance. All proceeds • will go fo1ql0 outings we are planning to take •Yilg summer.

• Th y dance will be from 8:00 WI: and admission will be only .75c. Ti Chen and bar will have tasty food ,.s beverages as they, always do. So, cfs.))1.-..i. forget to mark the 24th of May 016q14-r 2 11 calendar and be sure to tell your ifieficiAlso.

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at our next game, this will he.,-1..f3 boost the morale of the tearn and'116111— get theM on thewinning path lot of goOd gathes ' remain to be ed as the season has just began, so' ''=t' will be seeing' you` at the games.

Fraternally yours,- r.4" rid Ben Janata, Mgr. Saftbitll Td,aill; 'Lodge Pokrok

.Arana 24 to do the same for if you like to have a good time at a dance you just cant' afford to miss this one! We will be looking forward to seeing you then.

Come One! Come All! Fraternally yours, Entertainment Committee of the Teenage Division of the SPJST 84 ) •4• CYCLONE LODGE NO. 24 Miss Barbara Ann Zabcik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zabcik will represent Lodge No. 24 at Cyclone at the annual "May Fete" in Taylor.

Miss Zabcik is the Secretary of Lodge 24 Youth Club, and a past member of the Square dancers. She attends Rogers

High School as a sophomore, is a member of the Annual Staff, Paper Staff, works in the Library, member of the FHA and Pep Squad. She also belongs to the choral club and is song leader in her church the CMB at Ocker.

She is aldeligent worker in the Youth Club and we are proud to present her from our Lodge 24. Our best wishes go to this wonderful girl.

Mrs. Robert Hoelscher Youth Leader of Lodge 24, Cyclone ) •4•( "YOUTH CLUB OF LODGE 88" Houston, Texas The meeting of April 24, 1958 was called to, order by our temporary chairman, Fred Burl. An election of officers

'VESTNIK — WEST, TEXAS was then held. The offices will be filled by the following: President, Fred Burl; Vice President, Harry Krusleski; Secretary, Mary Louise Kadlecek; Treasurer, Mary Helen. Sustala; Reporter, Betty Slovacek. A telephone committee was also elected consisting of the following: James Kadlecek, Ruth Bravenee, and Margaret Rezek.

A name for the newly formed club was then decided upon. It will be known as the "Youth Club of Lodge 88". The next date of our meeting will be annouced later.

There were 25 members present at the meeting and our three Youth Directors, Delia Kadlecek, Estelle Kelly„ and Maxine Sefcik.

After the meeting we danced/ to the good music of the "Shadows" from Dililby High School.

We wish to invite all the other young members and friends to our next meeting.

Fraternally yours, Betty Slovacek, reporter ) •4•( ENNIS, TEXAS The SPJST Lodge, Volna Cechie No. 135, is planning on its annual Mothers Day program the 10th of May at the Ennis Sokol Gym. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy themselves. As usual refreshments will be served after the program. The Mothers are asked to bring something in the line of sweets.

So come out and have a good time with us.

ALENE SKRIVANEK -)• 4, • ( LODGE 24 Cyclone ,Texas I'll make a bet that all teenagers are on my side when I didn't school is about over for another term and I'm so happy. Not because I dislike school, but "vacation" is the nearly perfect word. It will be so wonderful to get to have some time to ourselves and enjoy the summer playing enjoyable sports.

Since my last letter we had a game party and with the proceeds bought eighteen records to use at private parties and at our lodge and we also enriched our treasury. We do need more members so won't you please come and be with us the first Sunday of every month?

For our May meeting we are preparing a Mother's Day program. It's fun and so rewarding to do something for Morn. Anyone who hasn't been asked on the program may bring their number and appear on the program if you wish to do so.

Sincere greetings to all I am, Fraternally yours, Dorothea Hoelscher

Wednesday, May 7, 1952 Dallas, Texas Dearest Readers: I was one of the lucky teenagers that was able to go on the bus to Taylor on Sunday, April 27 for the Dedication of the SPJST Rest Home. I am sorry that more teenagers were not able to go but due to the fact that the older members wanted to see the home the space on the bus was limited.

The home is a, beautiful place and we should all be proud that we have such a building here in Texas.

After the formal dedication of the home we went to Lodge Praha No. 29 for dinner. Although the weather was bad they had a good turnout. After dinner games were enjoyed by all.

Time soon came for us to depart for home. The trip home was enjoyed by all with the singing of Czech favorites.

Fraternally yours, Joe Ondrusek, Vicepresident of the Teenagers of SPJST No. 84 ) • 4 • TO OUR YOUNG FRIENDS ON MOTHER'S DAY "I will try to be just as great as my mother thinks I am." The man who has this motto before him is a better man, and a bigger man that he would have been but for it It has meant for him, through the years from boyhood to manhood, the highest ideal by whch he could pattern his life.

You can be as great as mother thinks you are. You can measure to the ideals she holds of you, because she sees the real you; the giant that you can be instead of the dwarf that wrong thinking and wrong living may have made you. Nothing helps more in our struggle from others. Your mother's loving to make good, than encouragement from others. Your mother's loving thoughts and high ideals of you will be tremendously helpful in your efforts to bring out the best that is in you; to realize your highest ambition. ) • •lt• • Always remember that it takes two to make bad company.

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Two fleas exhausted after a hard clay at the flea circus. Panted one: "Shall we walk home or take a dog?"

Let's all strive wholeheartedly to gain our goal set for 1958 — to sign up $3,000.000-worth of new Insurance.

There is no business like show business when a gal steps out in a new dress,

Wednesday, May 7, 1958

Women's Nook WEST, TEXAS Dear Girls: Well, after a most enjoyable visit to Taylor, Texas on the occasion of the "Dedication Ceremonies" of the SPJST Rest Home, I reminescingly sit by •a low fire, listen to the weather bulletins, announcing thundershoWers, hail and high winds and even some tornadoes in some areas.

My beautiful poppies in their full glory are now sodden memories of their spectacular selves, but the rains on the other hand with their magic elixir opened up the climbers on my fence and perked up all the transplanted things that I have been nursing along through those high winds, to get a toehold in their new locations.

Needless to say, the Editor is busy keeping the fast growing lawn and sidewalk from getting ahead of him and his gasoline mower sounds like a buzzsaw cutting a swath in the grass. Sometimes trying to get ahead he wears himself to a nub, but alas, 'here comes a shower and that grass shoots up again and keeps him in a perpetual round of cutting everything.

I'm thinking when all of this is over and warm weather sets in, the weeds will be playing havoc with my flowersbeds and vegetable garden. Then. I will be worn to a nub trying to catch up.

The pests too will probably start chewing the tender plants and spraying will be the order for the day.

The trend in weed control has been to plant the ground under your trees as beds, solid with low growing flowers to save so much weeding. This is good in the rose bed also. It not only serves as a mulch to keep the soil underneath moist (with proper watering) but shades the roots from the heat and groundbaking tendencies which kill off the blooTr4ng period and only weeds thrive in, I've planted the white Sweet Alyssum in my beds to savehoeing weeds.

The honey bees love this sweet smelling plant.

I had the privilege of attending a

V2STNI.K — WEST, TEXAS cooking demonstration the other day and was pleasantly reminded that HERE was something I must tell the girls.

The big utility companies send their Home Economists to school to pick up the latest knowhow on the most effective use of their facilities and that gave me an idea that some of you might welcome. Here was a dish-in-one-meal that would prepare itself. The demonstrator used an electric automatic frying pan into which she simply dumped — 1 table spoon of shortening to stir up and break into peaces I pound of ground beef; 1 medium diced onion; 1 chopped green pepper (If it agrees with you); 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 No. 2 1/2 can (3 1/2 cups) tomatoes; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce (if desired) and 1 cup of uncooked rice.

This was given a stir or two, covered and cooked for 35 minutes at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. These are the kind of dishes your men like, and would be wonderful for a Patio Supper with Garlic bread, cake and coffee or iced tea.

Another variation would be to substitute the hamburger with 6 lean pork chops and cook until the chops are tender.

Another variation would be to use a can of pork and beans in place of the rice and tomatoes as the pork and beans have tomatoes in them. Yum.-Yum. Those of you who do not possess the electric automatic fryer, can use an ordinary deep frying pan on a low fire with the same results.

Busy days are ahead, days when the family appetites whetted by activity in the sunshine and work in the open will increase threefold.

A big pan of this hamburger'n — Spanish rice would hit the spot. It would save your cooking a couple of hours preparing a variety of dishes when this one dish meal would be just as appreciated.

Another neat trick I would like to pass on to you now that you're going to bake more cakes etc, is a seven Minute Icing — that's easy, quick and foolproof.

It requires an electric eggbeater for a steady seven minutes of beating. Most Mixers have detachable heads for just such portable work. Look for the release on your Mixer.

Into a saucepan place 1- 1/2 cups of household sugar; 1 tablespoon of white Karo syrup, a few grains of salt, five tablespoons of water, and the whites of two eggs. Mix this all up and over a low fire beat with your beater until the eggwhites will stand up in peaks, and then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Straw); 25 Remember the fire must be very low on your gas burner to substitute the electric low heat. The double boilers, continual testing of the syrup and frequent failures shied many of us away from icings. This icing, too, is low in calories as there isn't any fat, will remain moist, handles beautifully, and keeps in a glass container in your refrigerator for dressing up that canned fruit you family is tired of eating, pies and what have you! I hope you will all try it and add this t o your permanent files of cooking recipes.

This week is also "Baby Week," over our nation. Exerybody loves a baby! The little citizen is a big business to a lot of people in these United States. We salute you, little one, and your patient and loving mother! You have a lot of growing up to do and your "Mommie" will be sharing all of your trials and experiences, so be good to her and don't be sick, little one, for while you're growing, your Mommie is growing old and where you're concerned lies her heart which takes a lot of buffetting before you become somebody's sweetheart.

Congratulations to all of you Grandmothers, too for you lucky people will be the ones the "Baby" will look to for the spoiling as well as the fondling and surprisingly, you will best be remembered by it when you're long gone.

April showers bring May flowers, and I do hope your flowers will be the loy I am-liestvr.Saywelndbautifl, as always Fraternally yours, The Editor's wife. ) • 4 • ( THE SPJST REST HOME BAZAAR, BENEFIT BIG SUCCESS Many beautiful gifts continued to. pour into the Bazaar Booth of Sister Holly in Taylor, Texas. Needles to say, the ladies around the tables were thick.

It was a golden opportunity to pi& up some beautiful handwork for a Orain,g Anniversary, Birthday or for Christmas for the beneficent contributors to this booth outshone themselves. Dainty filet crochet, made by our nimble fingered sisters, embroideries, fine sewing from the much sought after sunbonnets and aprons, to cocktail aprons, clever dolls and animals, precious hand made giftsc for the baby, pots and pans, demitasse cups, inlaid wood coffee table, even dried mushrooms from Czechoslovakia were to be had at reasonable prices. Table linens of linen as well as handwork, bath and bedroom linens were available at reasonable cost.

Sister Holly stated that it would take

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"..(,hree woe s" • tO • get all of these 4ntilbittioris typed and . Sent in for `f;'1.14611-i410,1onto the Vo:t.rlik, but that she -0-to.Y4k-6(1 .. eatth and everyone from the `bc' tpii-.,"of - her heart for the wonderful that you cotributers gave her. aiso goes to those good -who assisted her in the sale of TheS.el'articles in 'the Booth. Bless You .

Our thanks to Sister Holly ) •

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LODGE POKROK HOUSTON NO 88 Houton, Texas IDegication of the SPJST Rest Home "Sunday the 27 of April was a memo,rable day for us members of the SPJ AT The dream of many years came truce and a. beautiful rest home erected si x haven to our old mis was de' Illeated to its purpose. .the last convention held in Temple, Texas. The delegates realized the ?„.,*.fl,(0„of such, a home fer-the aged and allotted $100,000 to make aistep in that qiiise9tion The present directors were them to make the finding and see whit could be clone.. The corn; 31-.449,e.; wasted no time, in less than two ; ; they ,planned and build this Rost for the people that want to live they few yeers iii comfort and ,,•,Jjmiweather, Sunday the 27 was bad, tuf even with all the rain and over.,,m_stAkies , most of the clay, our dear people did not stay away. They came from and far. When we arrived at the 4,1neo the parking lot was crowded with automobiles. As we stepped inside Were . greeted by ladies standing in Ohte receiving line, They were the wives of toedirectprs. All of them looked very a.41,ic48 we stepped to the right we were "egi:94td by the latlies living in the home.

E:4141:1, had a beautiful corsage and they 499,1w4 lovely,, ft,ight in the, center the room a long _table: decorated with a flower arrangement,aand a coffee service on one end ,igiqee punch bowl on the other, and two 4cwigiy,.. la dies serving the guests, with ,eleoffo€i, punch ,and .cookieS.Quite few flower arrangements were placed all wg; the place with congratulations toAomej, lifferprit organizations. All this served to the festive air surrounding all iNt. Brother Troubil, the future director of the Rest Home and his charmelso were on hand to greet .g,v,ep0. I sincerely wish both of you, ,r*tA eJ; lick and Patience.

Now we have the Rest Home, built, akien.§)aed arid in' operation, with some indebtedness hanging over it But, if the home will house a capacity of guests.

Than it will at least break even, and in Gg

our next convention, if the delegates see the tired of helping this baby of ours financially. I am sure it would'nt bankrupt our order.

Brother Charles Navratil director and treasurer of the Rest Home, was handing out a financial report of our SPJST. When I received it I thought it was the report of the Rest Home. But to my surprise I looked at the mentioned report, which I figured had no bearing to the occasion. But an yway, it would been very nice and thoughtful of the directors if such a report, would .Ve been printed and handed out to the public at that time. I do hope such lin,lncial report will be prepared in th near future. ./\ bout at 10:45 the ceremony of dedication began with hoisting the American Flag by the American Legion. Than the invocation. Distinguished speakers ire on the program and in closing a prayer by Reverend Svoboda, The whole dedication was broadcasted. Listening to the speakers I hoped very much of sone one to say few words in the Czech language to our old guests of the Rest Home.

After the program we said good bye and headed to the home of lodge Praha No. 29. When we arrived the place was packed. Lines were forming to be served with a delicious dinner. The sisters of lodge 29 really worked hard to prepare all that food and pastry galore.

The BAZAR booth was a very popular place. Quite few sisters and Brother Sefcak among them, were kept busy selling the beautiful articles donated for this charitable cause. Sister Ruby Holly in charge of this bazaar, was very tired, but happy with the success the ladies accomplished. This shows what can be done with combined efforts.

More power to you ladies.

For a long time pleasant memories will linger in my mind. I enjoyed of meeting so many good people, some old friends some new., A Greyhound Bus from Dallas with 40 passengers on board came to a stop, alighting from the bus snaffling sisters and brothers of lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84 headed by their lodge president Sid Pokladnik. Does any of you realize the importance of members of different lodges visiting each other? In knowing each other? In knowing each other we feel closer, we must be confident of each other, in other words we must deserve the confidents. So we may serve and build our SPJST greater.

Fraternally yours, Frances Olexa

WednesdaY,

7, I r,3 San Antonio, Texas Dear Sisters and Brothers: The dedication ceremonies the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor, Texas, were successful. In spite of the rainy weather, we were very happy to have so n any visitors from far and near. The speakers spoke sincerely and seemed to be impressed by the Home and its surroundings. The donated floral gifts there seemed to express our brotherly love so much more fully.

The Home is very modern and beautiful. I know that all of your visitors were very pleased with it and I thank you for coming and believe that all the SPJST membership is proud and satisfied with this accomplishment.

After the Dedication Program, the visitors enjoyed the rest of the day at.

Lodge Praha 29, Hall, A very nice dinner was served by the good sisters of Lodge Praha P was in charge of the Bazaar Booth.

You all saw the lovely gifts that were on display. Each gift had a note attached stating the names of the donors and the price that the gift sold for.

The total receipts from my Bazaar Booth amounted to $502,20, which also included the amount collected from the "chances" that were sold' for the Electric Blanket and the Czech Doll.

Sincerely again, I want to express my thanks to all of you donors, not only for the gifts, but for your help and cooperation in helping me sell the gifts.

You have all made the Bazaar the success that it was.

I have enjoyed coming in contact with all of you. In fact, I am appreciative of your help and pleased with all that you donors and visitors donated.

Here is a list of the donors who were not listed previously. If I have forgotten anyone, please send me a card or letter telling me what you gave and I will publish your name later. There was such a great rush that I think that maybe some of the gifts were sold before I could register your names, Mrs. Stephen Valcik, Rest Home, Tay lor, beautiful crochet shoulder cape, Mrs. Hodge, pretty apron and ladies hat, San Antonio, Miss Evelyn Kalfus, ladies hat, Sari Antonio.

Mrs. S. C. Bundil, pitcher with 6 glasses to match, San Antonio, Mrs. Fr. Vytopil, Wheelock, 4 pot holder, 2 crochet doilies, Mrs. Chas. Hribek, pair of pillow cases, 2 aprons, Smithville, Mrs. E. M. Krenek, white lace table cloth, Taylor, Mrs. Jeanett Leshikar roasting pan, Temple, Mrs, August Kacir, 6 ivory steak knives and sauce pan with lid.

Mrs .Frank Kalfus, 4 more aprons, San Antonio, Mrs. Alice Skrivanek, apron, Ennis. Mrs, Hedvika Casse, San

Wednesday, May 7, 1958 Francisco, Calif., 2 eembroiedere.d dish towels, one plastic apron and $5 cash, Mrs. Anton 8pacek, Bellville, 4 aprons, 4 ladies' handkerchiefs, 1 bonnet and a skirt for a girl.

Mrs. Frances Olexa, 4 embroidered doilies, 2 square, 2 large doilies, pineapple design, and 2 woolen puppy's toys, Houston, Mrs. Sophie Maly, $2 in cash, San Antonio; Mrs. Anna Novosad $2 in cash, San Antonio; Mr. Chas. Cerny $7 in cash, San Antonio; Mr. Jos. Koliha, Tenvle $5 in cash.

Mr. H. W. Marcak, Kenedy, $5 in cash; Mr. J. M. Skrabanek, $5 in cash, Houston; Mrs. John Holly, Taylor, 2 large embroidered doilies, Taylor; Mrs. Marie Hegar, two imported dolls from Czechoslovakia, Temple; Mrs. John Kaspar, 4 hot pads, Taylor, Mrs. John Hurta, pair of pillow cases, one organdy apron, Taylor.

Rubie Holly, 9 piece mat set Irish linnen hemstiched from Ireland, San Antonio; Mrs, Joe Kubala, Taylor, bonnet, apron, one towel with embroidery on it, Mrs. Frank Drodza, Taylor, 2 aprons, Mrs. Mary Etzel Taylor, one fruit bowl, two aprons.

Mrs. Agnes Roznovak, Taylor, pair of pillow cases and umbrella, Mrs. Annie Hurta, Taylor, $2 in cash; Mrs. Albina Farek, Waco, table cloth, 2 bath towels.

Mrs. Lexa Oslik, beautiful crochet center piece, Mrs. Aloise Kahanek, 2 large doilies - didn't get your address., Mrs. Dongres, dish towel and wash rag, Rest Home Taylor.

Mrs. Frances Tesar, Houston, 8 crochet doilies and squares, Mrs. Chas.

Koudelka, pieced top for quilt, granger, Mrs. Oslig, paron, Chicago; Mrs. Burl, Houston, 5 kerchiefs, one handkerchief, Mrs. Koudelka, Moulton crochet towel and 2 small towels, Mrs. Frank Vanek, Sr. Mart, pair pillow cases hand embroidered, small towel.

Mrs. Chas. Holasek, Corpus Christi, 3 packages mushrooms from Czechoslovakia. Mrs Jerry Stepan, Flatonia, pair of pillow cases, 7 piece crochet divan and chair set.

Mrs. Dorothy Kasper, Taylor, pair pillow cases, Mrs. Hilda Brtis, Buckholts, tea set on copper stand, Mrs. J. B. Nedbalek, Needville, dark blue ladies dress, one apron and 2 towels. Mrs. Lidie Kubena, East Bernard, 2 aprons, 2 cook books, One man's tie, one headscarf, one pair earing and dress pin.

Mrs. Lidie Zavodny, Rogers, one towel, one small towel, 1 apron, crochet grapes to be hung on wall.

Mrs. Anna Jourdan, Houston, 2 pair of pillow cases, one apron, Mrs. Edwin Kovar, Taylor, 2 baby slips, plastic table cloth, Mrs. Henry Strnad, Taylor, pair

WSW& WEST, TEXAS of pillow cases. Mrs!). Rosie Strnad, Taylor, 4 yards of ladies dress material, Mrs. Bessie Hoag, Victoria, 2 bath towels.

Mrs. Frank Stepan, Flatonia, one apron, 2 ladies bonnets, Mrs. Annie Maresh, 3 1/2 yards material for ladies dress, Houston, Mrs. Chas. Goerig, Taylor, 2 pairs of pillow cases, Mrs. Ludvik Chalupa, Taylor, apron; Mrs. Frank Stastny, Pot pad, Taylor.

Mrs. Kristine Kubala, Taylor, apron, Mr. and Mrs. Ostoja Muniza, Wharton, crocheted SPJST emblem star, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Manak, Path, handmade inlaid coffe table, beautiful. Mrs. Frank Janota, 2 aprons, Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. John Blinka, Richmond, forgot what your gift was please let me' know.

Mrs. Hedvika Hosek, Dallas, pair of pillow cases, Mrs. Josefine Malik, Dallas, one apron, Mrs. W. Nesuda, Dallas, 2 pairs of pillow cases, Mrs. Bozena Valcik, Dallas, again kalendar, 2 aprons, Mrs. J. B. Hejny, Temple, one pair of pillow cases, Mrs. Joe Koliha, Temple, one pair of pillow cases.

Mrs. Charlie Roznovak, Pasadena, Texas, steak knives, coffe container, pennant scarf, Mr. Edward Marek, Temple, $10. Mrs. Ernest Kristinik, Lubbock, Texas, Miss Evelyn Machu Lubbock 6 Jar spice set, Mrs. Adolphia Machu, Lub bock, 2 aprons, Mrs. Rud. Troubil, 6 cusions for pins, ) hot pads, one apron, Rest Home, Taylor, Texas.

Mrs. Ben Prevratil, Dallas, 6 ladies handkerchiefs, Mrs. Marie Rendl, Corpus Christi, one pair pillow cases Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Nemecek, West crocheted table square, Mrs. Louis Hosek, West, apron, cosmetic cape 2 madonna vases, cowboy boot vase.

Mrs. Annie Korteff, Ft. Worth, didn't get it right drop me a card. Mrs. Sid Pokladnik, Dallas, 3 clowns, one doll, Mrs. A. V. Franek, pair pillow cases, Mrs. Lillie Mikeska, Needville, towel, Mrs. John Kebrle Czechoslovakia, beautiful center piece.

Mrs. Mary Kveton, Abernathy, 2 towels, Mrs. E. W. Foytik, Granger, bed spread and cases from Japan, F. K. Bucek and Sons, Hallettsville, 1 gallon of honey. Mrs. Bessie Vecera, 8 girl's sequin bowties, Dallas.

Many thanks to all of you who helped make the bazaar a success.

Rubie Holly it, • ( LODGE ANTON J. CERMAK, NO. 56 Corpus Christi, Texas Dear Vestnik Deaders, Once again I'll write a few lines in regard of our district 7th meeting which was held April 20th at Floresville. The meeting was most successful and also the Youth program presented by the

Ptmati talented youth of our Markt- .44 70104?, has talent, no rnatt.et *bat - it is. .48 4 mentioned at the district reteettpli to helO ottt youth has to be as different occasions, such, theo,-roe4itc. ings and local lodge gatherings. ut) to the parents to ask their MVO Char dren to attend all fraternal ineetthp and also make them reel that the7 a,re one of us. I know by experienee that youth won't go unless they ,are asked, As long as I remember have been ate. tending SPJST meetings in the follpvir ing lodges: Lodge 71, 79, and 56. MY parents were and still are active in frame ternal work, also my tive in Youth Club, Lodge 56 'here,, Corpus Christi. , This is the program .that P*r•• formed at our last district 7 xneet.inft.

1. "America" - Jerry Idiaie)c,:tf0 . 06 2. Piano selection - Mary Irattur McCloskey, 107.

3. Trumpet Solo - Jullajda ► lokeal Majek, 56 4. Obedience, recitation - Ba. Cerny, 133 5. Piano selection --,,Larry Seidel, 136 6. Piano ,Four hinds) - Carolyn yor lis and Brother Kleprlik, 133.

1. Ach, synku 3. A is., vzdYC 3. Nestarej se ,zena ma 413.ratrii Oritit 5. Kdyz jsem husy ;j+ 0t,. li mne rada mss 7. J4 jsem 7. Song: His Got the Whole t'WoriO in His Hands" Dorothy, fyitc Frances Jurica, 56 8. Poem - Kindness Petera, 56 9, Steel Guitar Blue Sldrt W and "Georges Steel" by • Wilha -1:0004 Ventrcek; 147. ,= 10. The Soldier ':14o7A oda 1.400` and Gordon Castile, lahnhY 8134 411; Stasa, Sammy arid. Patrick Petl, 11. Recitation --- Joan McCio401i, 12. Piano accordion, 1-; "Slifee t itatle Prayer" - Patsy Ann 'Vent,reek, 13. Piano accordion .,"lecOrdi Waltz" --- Betty Ann' Venteteetr AO, 11. Accordion z.-1 l ' Wesphdia • alts" Juliada polka; Billy, ItiCireir4 15. Accordion - "S ail 41.06 g.

Moon", " Acordiona", ,"Lt_ept#,eriSttP, polka", "El Cumba.elter0' ), 5.4e1744 at* bil, 133.

16. Accordion'- "Barbara' rie41X. "Battle Hymn or the itePub147 "He", - Sherry 11111, 17. Accordion :.•-'"Skating" 0.4 gan Grinder" - Lori Hill, 133 18. Teen Aires. - "catch 'a FA1.114; Star" - Joe W lhelm, Anna . Seaberai William Secrest, Pat, Wilhelm and C 4 lie Ploch, 1332 4 19. Piano.Solo kaVIA6r.11,, .

Mrs. Betty Juries, 'Prograrn 7. Chairxhati..

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LODGE ROZKV T ZAPADU NO. 107 Floresville, Texas Dear Readers: Just a little report from our lodge and a little about our activities. Well our District 7 meeting is over and I think it was enjoyed by all. I wish to thank all that attended from surrounding lodges of district 7 and also visitors from other districts, it made us feel real good to see so many attending. Only we are sorry that all officers from the main lodge could not come. Very nany Thanks to all that came, we enjoyed it, Hope you all can come to our next District Meeting whenever that will be again at our lodge 107. Floresville.

Our next regular Lodge meeting will be held May llth. which also happens to be Mothers' Day. So come one, come all and let us at least get together and enjoy each others company on that Mother's Day. Oh Yes! I also wish to thank all brothers and sisters in helping prepare the dinner for the district meeting and cleaning the ball and around the hall.

Thanks again, and hope to see all of you in our next meeting.

I remain Fraternally yours, Julia Vaclavik, Reporter • •To • (

POLKA DANCE .-ALEN LIAR

By Calvin C. Chervenka Wednesday, May 7 Eddy Dybala orchestra — Plainview Community Center near El Campo Vrazel Polka Band — SPJST Hall in Buckholts Saturday, May 10 Faraizle orchestra — St. George Church Springtime Dance — Sokol Hall in Fort Worth Henry Brosch orchestra — Farm Bureau Dance — Tietjen Hall in Swiss Alp Eric Monza orchestra — Waco SPJST Linden Hall at Elm Mott Lee Ilse orchestra -- SPJST Hall in Nelsonville Sil Krenek orchestra — Wedding Dance — American Legion Hall in Crosby Rudy Kurtz orchestra — K T Hall in San Antonio Charles Mikush orchestra — Sokol Hall in Floresville Bill Mraz orchestra — Bill Mraz Hall in Houston Joe Patek orchestra Fairchild Hall The Pearl Polka Masters — Gay Hill Hall near Brenham Vrazel Polka Band -- SPJST Hall in West

A Florida preacher preached long and eloquent one morning about Jonah and the whale; but after the sermon he overheard a conversation that opened his eyes.

"Ah don see what's so wonderful about Jonah pending three days in the stummink of a whale. Mah first husban' spent longer than that in the stummick of an alligator." said one of his members to a visitor.

"Sure 'nough?" asked the stranger.

"How long was he inside the 'gator?"

The lady parishioner did some hasty Sunday, May 11 calculation and answered, "It'll be four Mothers Day Dances years come December."

0), • Eddy Dybala orchestra — SPJST Hall in Hillje The Difference Faraizl orchestra — SPJST Lodge 25 Gert—My husband thinks we should Hall in Ennis get a. washing machine.

Sil Krenek orchestra — Talton CommuMyrt — You're lucky, my husband nity center at New Taiton thinks he married one.

Rudy Kurtz orchestra — May Fete — SPJST Hall in Taylor JoePatek orchestra — KJT Hall in East Squeak Up! Bernard The overbearing wife was lecturing Vrazel Polka. Band — Day and Night her henpecked husband..

Picnic and Dance -- KJT Hall in "Don't just stand there," she said, Frenstat "Are you a man or a mouse? Squeak up."

• All the above dances are at night unLet's all try to help gain our new less otherwise specified. This is a free objective in 1958 — to write $3,000,000 service but applies only to those dances at which mainly polka and waltz music of new Insurance. —

Wednesday, May 1, 1958 is played by a live orchestra. The Vest4 nik or writer will assume no responsi4 bility resulting from any dance announ, cement which is listed in this column, Listings from orchestras and dance halla should be received at least one week before puolication. Send all listings tt Calvin Chervenka, Route 2, Rogers, Tex ) • 4, • WHY DOES ALCOHOL CAUSE DRUNKENNESS? Alcohol is present in our body at all times. After every meal we eat, the carbohydrates, starch and sugar form alcohol and enter the bloodstream. So there is always about a gram of alcohol circulating in our body.

But what happens if we take in additional alcohol? Alcohol is a narcotic.

This means it's a substance which enters the nerve cells quickly and tends to paralyze them. But before any narcotic paralyses, it stimulates nerve cells, puts them in a state of excitement. So alcohol first acts as a stimulant. And in order for alcohol to continue to act as a stin-tulant rather than a narcotic, it must be taken into the body in weak solutions.

The first thing that happens when alcohol enters the system is that it stimulates the gastric and salivary glands to produce their juices. That's why many European people take aperitifs made of spicy wines to stimulate the appetite.

The body absorbes warm alcohol solutions very quickly, and sugar and carbon dioxide speed up absorpton too. Champagne for instance contains both sugar and carbon dioxide, which is why it acts so quickly and produces such a stimulating effect.

How does alcohol affect the brain?

The first effect is a feeling of stimulation. Action and speech seem to be speeded up. The skin gets redder, blood pressure rises, and the heart beats faster and breathing is faster.

But what really happens if that alcohol soon exerts a depressing effect on the brain. Our ability to observe. think, and pay attention is affected. As the higher functions of the brain are paralyzed, the power to control moods is lost, Another serious effect is that inhibitions are relaxed. In. our body there are nerve fibers, called inhibitory fibres, which act as brakes in the nervous system. They are developed as the result of education and training, and make us disciplined, restrained people.

Under the influence of alcohol these inhibitory fibers are paralyzed, our controls are relaxed, our judgement is not clear, we are ready to say and do things we would never do if our minds were clear. Alcohol has produced a state of drunkenness!

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