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SPJST REST HOME, TAYLOR, TEXAS

In 1956 the delegates of the XVII Con-

efficient employees who have the wel-

vention of the SPJST in Temple, Texas,

fare of the guests at heart. The guests

donated $100,000.00 for the erection of

have companionship and may take part

a rest home. The rest home started oper-

in various forms of recreation. They do

ation in November, 1957. In 1962 a new wing was added to the rest home and

not suffer from solitude.

The SPJST Rest Home is modern in

with the approval of the State Depart-

every respect and has been used as a

ment of Public Welfare it qualified as a

model by the State Health Department.

nursing home. The capacity of the rest home is 54 beds, and is composed of

The present Board of Directors is composed of Henry Schovajsa, La Grange,

three wings, consisting of a lobby, dining

Texas; Edwin Kovar, Taylor, Texas;

room, kitchen, recreation room, several

Cyril (Sid) Pokladnik, Dallas, Texas;

single and double rooms, a sun porch, and utility room. The building is heated

Fred Kveton, Abernathy, Texas; J. M.

and cooled with year-round air conditioning.

Edna, Texas; and H. W. Marcak, Kenedy,

The rest home performs humanitarian

fer also to letter of Manager Troubil in

services, and is staffed with faithful and

another section of this issue).

Skrabanek, Bellaire, Texas; E. P. Sralla, Texas; Rudolph Troubil, Manager. (Re-

BENEVOLENCE-HUMANITY-BROTHERHOOD

Sjezdove

re;ezdu SPBT

F:Taisa: Ray L. toxoore, pokladnik; Era.nk trednici radii Siovanska Lipa 6. 66 v Elm Mott pig Waco, Miller, mistopredseda; Otto HanuS, pi•edseda; Johnny ,i7aidug tik, Parma, vedouei mladeie; La Nell Brem, pomoena vedouei mlide::ie; Roman Parma, prii- ye,d ,L,i; to ies Mac_anec, poinocnii vedouci. miadeie; Rtiiena Parma, tajemnice a dopisovatelka; Dorothy Gerlich, dopisovatelka v anglicitern jazyku.

BEJINY ir/AMJ SLOVANEHA Cteni bratici a sestry: Byl jsem paddan abych napsal kratgi dejiny nageho radii Slovanska Lipa eislo 66 do sjezdoveho eisla nageho Vestniku tak to trochu popiSi a doufam, ze vas to bude zajimat.

Nag fad byl zalolen 16. zah 1906, zakladajici ele.nove byli bratri Frank 13artog, Jos. Duaek,' Leopold Maeel, M. J. (Mike) Mazanec, Roman Parma st., Jos. Toiler, John \Tana a Emil ZahumenskY, v pozdej gi schtzi se pridal take bratr John Lo gak, ktereho povaZujen jako zakladajiciho elena, dale tyto sestry byly zakladajici dienky: Filipina Bartog , AneZka Mazanec, Antonio Toiler, a techto zakladajicich diems jsou nalivu jegte bratr John LoSak a Sestra

_I 1,0 66 V E iLM MOTT PIRI WACO

Napsal predseda Otto Haraug Filipina Barto g, ostatni ji g drimaji ten veenY sen, eest bucli2 jejich parnatce!

Nejstarai protokol co mame jest ze 'schtize, ktcra byla ikonana 8. za4.

1912, byl podepsdn tajemnikem. Leopold Maeelem a predseclou Victor Dunatou. Dle protokolu byli P ritchini ti to bratri Victor Bunata, Emil Krejci, Leopold Maeel, Roman Parma, st., Jos. KolenovskY, Josef Narovec a Frank Voz,nica celkem 7 elenn. V protokolu ze (Inc 22. srpna 1915 pristoupila sestra Katefina Wolf, byla. to tato dobra sestra, ktera, nam odkazala, sviij eelY majetek, abysme postavili za to nejakou sin pro na g fad, a tento odkaz nam dal nag prvni zaeatek k postaveni na-

Ai prvni sine. Pan Dial at' ji paehDa za jeji dobrotu.

V protokole ze dine 25. eervna 1916 bylo ujednano, aby nag poslanec sjezdu pracoval proto, aby pfldt sjezd se odbYval ye Waco, co2 se neuskuteenilo a2 v osmnactym se j zdu v San Antonio. Dale je zaznamenano, aby se osiavilo desetilete jubileum nageho du na farms bratra Mike Mazance, sestry aby upekly koldee a iiad 2e se postara, o ostatni a die vYloh musel to bYt dobr3i piknik a osiava neb je zaznamenano, fe vflohy obna gely $67.30 a v tech letech to se udelala dobra, Cover by X. J. Thompson, Jr., Houston Back cover by Windy Drum, Waco

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Entered as second class mail matter, January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of; Congress of August 24, 1922. Send Form 3579 to Supreme Lodge SPJST, Box 100, Temple, Texas BftEDiNi 0!'(. k: s ! SLOVANSKE PODPORUJICI STATU TEXAS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEX Vyclnizi tYclne — Published Weekly REDAKTOR — EDITOR NICK MORRIS — Box 85, West, Texan Residence: 1.204 N. Davis Street Telephones: Res. I-31 6-5989 -- Shop: HI 6-5282 Vydavatele -- Publishers CECHOSLOVAK PUB, COMPANY, WEST, TEXAS Pijedplatne $3.50 — Subscription $3.50 Zraeny adres zasilaji se do Hlavni ntadovny Box 100, Temple, 're:-.:as Changes of addr •• s and corresponch-nce concerning delivery of Vcstnik must be sane to Supreme 1,00 . . • c, Box 100, Temp , 0, Texas Paid Subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Texas IILAVNI IiIR,ADOVNA — SUPREME LODGE EDWARD L. MAPEK, President JOE B. NEJNY, Vi,o-President R. A. UR1A0VF.J.1 ,•;`,7, S‘,Totary Trey :orer JOS KOLBJ.A, BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary All of Temple, Texas, Box 100 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney, Temple, Texas DR. MARVIN LESIKAR, Medical Director P. 0. Box 410 -- Taylor, Texas ftEDITELE — DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBEN A, First District P. 0. Box 180 — La Grange, Texas HENRY VITEK, Second District P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas ROBERT CERVENKA, Third District West, Texas 'R. F. BROZ, Fourth District Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Texas J. M. SKRABANEK, Fifth District 4720 Bellaire Blvd., — Bellaire, Texas ED P. SRALLA Sixth District Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas CHAS. HOLASEK, Seventh District 2513 Nemec St., — Cor p us Christi, Texas TISKOVY VMOR—PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE PAUL SABLATURA, Chairman P. 0. Box g Louise, Texas MRS. FP,ANCKS OLEXA 602 Te9, ,z ,etrt St. — Houston, Texas RUDOI TROU.BIL SPJ3T Rest Home — Taylor, Texas STANOVNI. \r`:JTOR — BY-LAW COMMITTEE E. E. KEENEY:, Chairman, Dime Box, Tex. LEO KRAUSE, Secretary P. 0. Box 427 — Inez, Texas

oslava za tolik penez.

V protokolu ze dne 24. eervna 1917 le zaznamenano„ aby se darovalo $25 americkemu Cervenemu Krili a dale, aby se zakoupilo za $25 valeenYch spornYch znamek, (War Savings Stamps). Dale aby se darovalo $10 Lesko Narodnimu ZdruZeni. V nasledujicich protokolti je take zaznamenano vice takovYch dart a diejiny na§eho faciu ze na'S rad vZdy podporoyal vSechny narodni pociniky a vySigi

Ve stiiedu dne 10. C'ervna 1964 vzdiiit co predseda radu a na moje misto byl zvolen bratr Anton Mazanec, kterY vedl rad a postavili jsme Stony a strechu posta.vil kontraktor eleni sin vevnitt dOstavib. semi. Net budova byla. hotova schtize museli jsme tidbYvat kaZdy me-sic pod stromy okola sine at koneone jsme sin dostavili a dobre oslavili 28. srpna 1955.

Nag organisatori se dal.' price a Cleni se zaealj innout a PaSe inivStevy pti. tancich byly velke note sin nestaeila, a tak jsme dalSieb 32 slop ale tentokrat jsme to dali kontraktorovi a kdyZ to ci okoneil jsme men Da:Si padesa.tiletou os}avu, ktera se vyclarila nad ofiekavoniin ale bohutel jsme poznali v I.1 k ostl, Zo naSe silo je jeSte malt tuliZe. v roku 1960 jsme pristavili naSi jidelnu a nalevnu a starou sin jsme udelali colon k tancovani, takle koneene tit clostaenvala, alespori nekcly.

Dues manse sin, ktera vyboviile [-lair° pro vSechny udalosti, v Joni si dali "Air conditioning" mr. 'olazeni a dues nose sin jc jedou Hen. nejmodernejSich v naM Mnoho z vas, kteri budete deleR(111 a nav:Stovnici XIX sjezdu uvidite poorve tento zazrak, kterY na..S' fad proC( qa I od zaZUd .ani pro rozpoiSteni do doby kdy rn> skoro 500 elenti a jests rosic kairy mesic. To, bratri a sestry, miiZete vykonat vSiude, jenom se nation: ii,2L.covat po bratrsku z laakeu k vifi;emo f . ada a jednote a ostatai -10. se Nciiikejte ze U TAO io noui 1o0 !in. ale reknete, si OM. UDELAME TO I Mn- a vel. te, Z.0 to do, kaZete a ja yam intiZu ukaza.t urnoho kteti se 0 to pokusily a dues maji krasne sine a eleni ptibYvaji hia.ZdY mesic. Jsme radi, to jsme byli dem nekterym radum a dale jsme hotovi yam take pomoc ye vagi bract Tak bratri a sestry, uz jsem toho pro dneS'ek naklepal dolt jestli to nais. redaktor srovna: nebot' pill na honem a jaksi ty mySi-lenky uz nepracuji jak by mely. Preji za naS tad naSenau XIX sjezdu innoho zdaru a nZitku S bratrskym pozdravem Otto Harms

Rad naS tehdy jen existoval, emigra-, ce upadla tak, ze rad jen kolisal s Glen co uZ mel a tak to ‘Slo od roku do roku, meli jsme kaZdY rok nejaky anebo jink zabavu ale elenti nam nepribkvalo. A tak to Slo aZ mne moje firma poslala do Oklahoma City a ja jsem Sc , musel vzdat ineho mista co tajeinnik a jeliko2 naAi Mein byli roztroukni po celYch SpojenYch statech a koneene i ve Stare Vlasti tak Zadnemu se to nechtelo delat. Tak se usneslo, abysme zajeli na hlavni 11radovnu, ktera jests byla v Fayetteville, aby na.S" rat; se rozpustil. lilavni firadovna nam ra.dila, aby jsme svolali vSechn, zb;Yvajici clone do s •inize a, ac oni prijeclou a ukaZou nam cestu abysme se nemuseli rozpiistit. Tato schtize byla svolana v dornove bratra a sestry Ed. G. Mazanee, a v Leto schfizi bratr Ed. G. Mazanec prijal misto se, aby Schilze tajeinnika a u: no odbyvaly jen etvrtletor‘ a. tak so odby-, valy az rin Cervnove \ lokti 1953.

V Leto, byli pritomni distrikini predseda Sid Pokladnik a mistopredseda Johnny Hrabina, radili nam, abysme odb'vali schtizi mesiene a tak se stab. Brat]: John gimeik dal navrh, aby brat$i, kteri nemaji poji§tene sve manZeIky, aby se staly eleny a po schfizi jsme upsali 11 navYch Zadosti.

Pristi schaze byla v eervenci v Shady Rest parka, kterou nam bratr a sestr y Albert Oisper zdarma, srpnova schfize byla v domove bratra a sestry Chris a Rosemary Spence, v teto schfizi byl dam navrh, abysme hledali misto k stavbe nove sine. V srpnove schtizi jsme si udelaIi progran a uvedli vSiechny nove eleny za piALcannosti fftednikt Hlavni firadovny. 'Ustanovili NejfispeSnei gi kniha lonskeho podzijsme stavebni vYbor z techto Me/WI: mu v Kanade -byla kniha Renegade in bratri Frank Parma, Anton Mazanec, John ' irneik, Ed . G. Mazanec, Chris POwer. The Diefenbaker Years. Klaj-ha pojednava. o byvalern ministerskem Spence Jr., a Edwin Narovec„ aby Diefenbakerovi. Autor knipredscdoyi misto a zaeali stavet sin. Napsali ry, Peter C. Newman, se narodil v f.";esjsme resoluci a odhlasovali stavet. jsme misto kde nage sin dnes stoji koslovensku. Do Kanady nffSel se svYmi rodiei jako chlapec a hlasi se k desa zakoupili jsme pet akril od Augusta komu pilvodu. JO redaktotem easopisu Hottmana. Moje firma mne poslala zase do San Antonio a jseni se xnusel "Maclean's Magazine".

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HERALD BENEVOLENCE HUMANITY BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, S.P.J.S.T., P. 0. Box 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS

ROtNiK (VOLUME) 52 eislo (No.) 24

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10. UERVNA (JUNE) 1964

Sbor •editein radii e. 66 v Elm Mott, stojici od leva do prava Frank Parma, Johnny GaicluSek, E. A. Gerlich, Ray E. Moore.

Sedici Frank Miller, fieetnik od sine, Otto Hating, Roman Parma, predseda, Bennie Engelke, Otis eeska, mistopiedseda.

Zdar XIX sjezdu nag Jednoty SPJST ye Waco 15. eervna!

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tiS.1")6 DIX( V SP3ST V ROSS, TEXAS Napsal Jos. Foit

fzáci byl zadolen 5. prosince 1915 v Ross, Texas s deveti novYmi eleny a s dvaceti deny s prestupnYmi listiny raciu z okoli West. Pri zalo2cril bratr Dr. Jiri Pazdral uvital pram-rine ciojemnYm proslovem. Pak bratr 5, R. KuUna tajemnik Hla yni Piadovny ze hajil schazi, Bratr Robert rJ rve.niz , byl ustanoven jako misto preclseda a Method Pazdral za starSiho pref-,:edu, LeopeRd Make' tajemnikem, Karel Zapalae prtivoclei, Anton HlavatY vnitrid straZ, Chas. Holasek venkovni straZ. Prikroeeno k uvadeni novYch elenti kterYch bylo 9, jmena .nasiedovne: Joseph Kudelka, FrantiSek Grossman, Antonin Diabaja, John Hutyra, Irmo Opela, Pavel Dana, Jan Lakovica, Jan Skria, a pain Karolina Foit. Pak nasledovala volba Urednika na rck 1916.

Zvoleni byli nasledujici bratri: FrantiAek Kudelka, predseda, Vaclav Hutyra, mistopredseda, Joseph Foit, tajemnik, F. R. Grossman, Adetnik, Jan Opela vnitrni straZ a Inoc Opela venkovni stra.

PonevadZ se odbYval sjezd v rote 1916 tedy byla i volba posiance do sjezdu a zvolen byl bratr Joseph Fojt,.

Sclatize se ocibYvala v sini W.O.W. v Ross poi nekolik roku, za popiatek $1.00 za kahlou sehtizi, a posledni rok se radova schilze odbyvaly v Ross Public School, al, se rad rozhodl postavit svoji faciovon sin, ktera byla postavena v kvetnu 1922. Bratr Vaclav Hutyra take Frank Grossman nabidli zdarma jeden akr pozemku, na postaveni Mcioye sine, tedy, dome( elentun k odhiasovani, kde sobe preji postaviti radoyou sin. VYsledek yetSinou pro mista na pozemku bratra Vacl gva Hutyry.

Dale rozhodinuto, aby se sin postaylla co nejdrive. Navrh dan a podporovan, aby se zvolil tri-elennY vYbor, kter vynakl nejakY plan a kolik by takova budiva stala. Do vYboru in-tenni/a-rd. bratri F. J. Grossman, A. H. Kudelka a Joseph Foit, vYbor ma pod9ti zoravu co nejdrive. lined se jednalo, aby se vysazeli hacieberr y stromky, tam kde se ma postaviti sin, Prihiasilo se nelKoljk bratrti, Sc obstaraii stromky a ustanoyen den, kd'y se mall vysazet. Den byl ustanoven na 22. U.inora na Washingtona„ kdy take podia zpravu v$bor na stavbu sine a potlm ye se:Uzi prvni nedeli v breznu 1922 se ma o 'creel rozhodno'uti. Tajemnik lest Mcian, aby schfizi oznamil v novinach.

v r. 1 9 22 a venovana, iievna pkestehovano, do zadu budovy 30x40 na zapattni strane, Budova se prodala v r. e. 1.26 v

o soukrm-aS,

Ve schtizi dne 9. dubna, 1922 ujednano, Sc se bude radova sin staved, co nejdrive.

Prijem od elerM a vSech jinYch zdrojiz $925.00, vdecko drevo bylo, privezcno bratry spolku. Sin postavend a colkove vyclani cibnatelo 1,931.20.

Ptijeka od bratra F. J. Grossmana $1000.00. Barveni sine ponechano na pozdejk dobu. Zaba yni vYbor oznamil prvni zabavu na 1. eer yna 1922, to jest slavnost a osiava 'm ve sine a piknik, kterY zapoene v jednu hodinu odpeledne a yeeer taneeni zabava, ktera se vyaairila. Poneyadi sin jeSte nebyla c1barvenA tedy rozhodnuto, Ze sin se mesic, tofu, v mesibude barvit ci listopadu, 1922.

Ujednano postaviti nalevnu co nejdrive. Nale yna. postavena 12, krokii od sine na poledni strane, postaviti ji broth raciu. Sin obarvena v mesici rijna 1922.

Spolek RVOS Salo jestli by mobil adbYvati sve sch-Orze v naSi radeve sini etyrikrat dio roka, Ujednano, Se spolek schfize odbYvati ca poplatek Prvni schtize spolku $10.00 RVOS odb, ivana, 14. ledna 1923. Od de l y so schtize odbYvaly etyrikrat do roka a1, se sin prodala, v roku 1963. spolek RVOS odbYval sve schuze pa 40 rokft v naj'zi spolkove Elektricke ktere jest zarizone v sini let imine uspokojive. Sin obarvena 1922. Ncive strecha na flak spelkove sini daub v roku 1941. Prikon.pen jeden akr pozemku ad : br. Vaclava Hutyry roku 1941 za cenu $50.00. V mesici zaj'i, 1939 sin pronfrieena Ross Public Skole precinct 14 na vyueoyarni po dobu 5 mesicii, ponejva0 kcola byla op ray ovana, poplatek $25.00 mesiene.

Oprava a pristaveni radove sine roku 1948. Sin pristavena v rozmern 20x40

na zapadni stranie. Senkovna zatizena, take kuchyla a Rest Rooms, vSe pod jednou strechu, fleet obnaSel $900.00.

Sin obarvena roku 1959 zvenku i ve vnitr bilou barvou, barvir Jos. Krema, price a barva stala $281.00. Sill vyhliM pekne doposud.

LTmrti v nakm rade jsme mell od roku 1915 do 1963, 35 Merin, ve svetove valce jsme melt 23 elenn z naS. eho radu v armade stryce Sama.

Jmena delegatil, kteri zastupievaai na g rad od roku 1916 do 1964 jsou Joseph Foit na ksti sjezdech, bratr Dr. Jill Pazdral na dvou sjezdech, J. J. Husajk na d ycluch, Frank Mrko§na jednom, bratr Joe Dujka na dvou sjezdech.

Cleni, kteri byli nrednici radu 10 roku a vice Joseph Felt 41 rekn. tajemnikern, Frank MrkoS, 34 rokil precisedou, Karel Ladtovica 16 mica ueetnikem, J. J. Husak, 18 rola!, neetnikem, F. J. R. Grossman 20 roku, Vaclav Hutyra, 11 rokii, A. 5. Matukik, 12 mkt, Karel KaSik, 10 rokii.

Bratri prestali chodit do raclovych navSteva byla od 4 do 10 , Menu, aekolly jsme meti 83 Menu v rade. Tedy preciseda Jos. svolal mimoraCno,u senfizi na 24. srpna 1963 v 8 hodin weer, prielo do schfize 14 Menu.

Predseda Jos. Diljka sdeluje, Ze manic dobrou nabidku na prodani nak spolkove sine, °di Mr. Ben Cox a rodiny, nam dava, nabidku $3000.00 za sin.

Ted,N7, bratr predsecia Jos. Mika dava pritomnYm elentlm k ocihlasovajni, jestli mame prodati sin anebo ne. V:c f -sledkbyjohlasnepr;odanisne rocline Ben Co y za cenu $3000.00.

Mr. Ben Cox sdeluie. ze da hned zavdanek $200.00 jakmile bude smiouva uzavicena, a vS"ak pritonmYrn e,len-am se to zdalo mai°, Zie to melo bYti 4500.00

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zavictanek. Ben Cox s tiny souhlasil a slibil, ae de. $500.00 jakmile bude smlouva uzavrena v kancelaki George Kacite, kde se man sejiti predseda Jos. Dtijka a taj. Joseph Foit a rodina Ben Cox. Vie bylo, vykrze.no v dohode a podminky prijate.

Ujednano miti kadove schfize etyrikrat do roka v Ross Public School, anebo u nektereho elena v jeho , domove. Prvniho dubna 1964 rad ma 83 Ciem.

SPJST17ZPOWINKY OD RADU VELEHRAD CISLO 19 Moulton, Texas KIclyt vzpominam, jak jsem pied padesati 'etyk lety druheho dubna roku tisic devet set deset prijel do Texasu, do mesta Schulenbarg, na leccos si vzpomenu, vzpominky se honi v Wave. jedna plies druhou a tak se pokusim nejakou tu vzpominku, zachytnout, na papir.

Bylo to kratce po mem pkijezdu do teto zeme, druheho !dubna, tak druhou osmeho dabna povida strYc Ignac Vivial s kterYm jsem jel do Texas, kdyt byl u nes na Moraye na naviteve a vlastne ani anYan strYcem nebyl, ale dobre jsme ho znali a east° u nas bYval, tot jsme mu rikair, strYc, tak tu druhou nedeli strYc povida: Tak dnes je Velehrade schilze, to tam Ferdo pojedern, ale to ti pravim, ne abys se tam nekde v ulicich ztratil a musel bych to hledat. No to se mne zdalo troiku Mow* neb p isti mesie v kvetnu mile dochazelo osmnact roku, ale znal jsem jit strYce, te rad si delai ze rune dobrY den, to piece jsem byl zvedav jak ten, Velehrad vypadd, kdyt talk slavne a historicke jmeno, nese pc) svem jmenovci staroslavnS7m Velehrade na Morave. Naie hospodyne pani Frank Vivialova nam do bokytku nachystala abed, bychom neumkeli dam — jak tertem rikala. Byla to dobra pani a rad na ni vzpominem aspon se mi nesmala jako /later', kteri o mne tropili teat co prave prijeteho zelenaka. Den byl krasnY prava dubnoya jarni nedele teploueko, viecko telene viude kolem cesty pino krasnY'ch nine neznamYch kvetin, na vie jsem hledel jako zajic nay, prvni napadlY snih, jen .te vie se Pane zdalo hodne divoke podle moji predstavy neb tak jsem si. Texas pf.edstavoval a Cekal brzo-li nejakeho toho indiana podia strY c ova vypraveni uvidim. Koneone jsme na ten slavny Velehrad Tak ua jsme tady na Velehriatie povi-

Maniele Ferd. P,Ikulka s vrioneaty, James D. Vaick a Sharon Ann Williams. James dokoneil letos high school v Moulton, kde byl rok na Honor Roll a druhY nejlepSi ze 47 Zakii. Sharon jeSte do Skoly nechodi. dla strYc a ja ohlitim se na vie strany, poviclem, hodne zklamane, to to je ten Velehrad, tolik jste mi o nem napovidal a tu neni nic, hnedle nic, jedna budova a to jeite dost oiumela. A tu stri1c si na mne vyjel.

Nu snag bys nechtel ty zelenaku jeden, abysme k rah tobe tu vystavili nefakY palac? Viichni se small zelanakovi, nob tam byli sjeti do CSPS schuze kterou odbYvali 'dopoledne a odpoledne SPJST. Tam jsem prime poznal, nektere dalnejii eleny, kteri patrili do CSPS na Velehrad. Tarn jsem poznal Filipa Mieulku prijeteho at z Dubiny u Weimar, Antona Mieulku od Moulton, vzdalenejil moji pribuzni, Josefa, firneire, Antony,' Pustejovskeho a Vincec Pavlieka. Taktet od Moultonu a nekolik Velehradska sin byla utivana tea co ikola, net si osadnici postavili svoj I vlastni, ikolu, Pak po rriznYch p ribodach ,dobrc7ch i. raiatnVch stal jsem Menem radu Velehrad Cis 19 a ;ism). jim a budu at se to se mnou nejak skenel, vdeenY,.

U sine tet Jo hrbitfivek osadni a muslin doznat, ae v torn ease co po

prve jsem priSel na ten slavnY Velehrad, ten larbitrivek byl v lopirra pakadku net je nynejiim easein, ale vetiinou viude ty venkovni hibitovy tak vypadaji a lepil lit to nebude.

Jeite podotykam, te ten n.3,1 Velehrad proiel trojim obdobim zn me pameti. Za meho prijezdu do Texasu byl v zatcatku ave. existence clau. :de iel dopreclu, jak rad Velehrad, t,e.ttea osada, vie se zlepiovalo, rostlo, talc tad m.ohutnel rostl jak elenstvem Sinnosti. Osadnici .byli nuceni a stavit moderni ik.olu, melt jsme tri ueitele, poradali isme ochotnicka divadla, ktere byly zname daleko iiroko, to byl rozkvet osady i naieho HAIL Pak pH;Sky obdobi fipadku. Clenstv,,. uliyvalo jako viude na venkove, wall not vase ik oly do meat a tak dorazili i a venkovni tivot Upine jen ten opuitenY, zanedbany hrbitov dokazuje, te tam, kde plied dosti kratkYin easem roz16hal se krik ikolnich deti, kde byly rUzne schtze eeska divadla i kde jeden rok se ueila i Ceska skola, vie zanildo, ne nedbatiosti, ale 'Joinery a novYm Casein, ktere zavtadly a jak ten Intitrivek zanddbanY tak i to naie radove sin schatrala, zestarla stoji co svedek lapMelt easu, a marne by to bylo zakryvat lepii 1,rt to nebude. Mladet nani do mest do ikol, ,druzi odeili za leniim zamestnanim, a ty farmy prichazelepii ut to nebude, ji cizich rukou: S pozdravem Ferd Mieulka, -SPJSTGonzales, Texas, 11. dubna 1964 sjezdoveho Si2acia se o prispevek jak se prijimalo sla, tak vein Jednoty pied 62 roky, Byl jsem dva roky zde v Anierice, kdyt jsem pracoval v olejarne, v Shiner, kdyt ke mne priiel Josef Marik, tajemnik radu Texasky iMir, pravi abych pristoupil k Jednete, mire vie n aletit S. Pak nine tadal abych pkiiel do schfize v ktera se odb3.7vala v hotelu, jit drtel Jakub Vackar, zakladajici Glen. V nedeli v druhem patre byly schrize, dole byl salon. Pamatuji si na vie, Darnel jsem zde tadnou rodinu, Jednota slibovala jakousi elehranu v nemoci, podPoru, jine pratelstvi, lide zde byli sa, tech 'Casa pratelste l il, rodaei z naieho mesta a z okoli, dobrosrdeeni, schfize byla zabajena, Urednici byli Rudolf Valenta, pfeCkeda„fe ,;rf rajemnik, an Mladenka, mistopredseda, Jan learns vnitrni stn=it, Jan Fliik venkovni stria, viichni se spojili. po jeldnani se dva eleni ztratili, Eliik a Baroi, prikryli

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Ve stPedu due 10. eervna 1964

Fr. W. Picha s vnueku Sandra jurica a vnuk Jimmy Picha kabatem ze muslin jezdit na kozlu, ja slibil, ze poeastuju, a take se stalo ja nernel na poeastovani penize, ale starY Vackar pcekal, na druhY tYden jsem mu. za.platil. V tech easech nebyly penize v olejarne se platilo 1.25 na den, byt a ztrava 12 dol. na mesic, piece to bylo lepdi neZ na fame. Po vanocich bylo na farmach malo prace, lidi setiili, v ty do,by phSel WW1's, ba y lny se udelalo, tak priSel pan Josef Hodanek na besedu, do Shiner, Jan Valenta, podilnik v olejarne byli gvakti, pani Hodankova byla sestra, chtel abych del pro neho pracovat, na farmu 'do Flatonia, jsem del, easem pristoupil na. Prahu, jsem se OZenil, byl jsem tam. DI !do 1910. Prestoupil jsem do Shiner ,kde v jednote jsem dodnes.

To je zase jina kapitola a budu-li mit naladll a zdravi tak bych to vypsal v myth letech jest teZ"ko Deco slibovat.

Z tech idedniku debr9ch jsou vSichnu mrtvi, nejdele zil Jan Mladenka, zemPel asi 2 neb 3 rocky zpatky asi ye staii 90 let.

Narodil jsem se v Netolicich v Ceskoslovensku v r. 1879. Do 6esk, ch Budejovit jsme meli 4 hodiny cesty, do Vodnaii 2 hodiny. 4. Pijna mi dojde 85 let. Milj drahy otec, zemiel kdyz mu bylo 85 let.

S krajanskym pozdravem, Fr. W. Picha, Route 1, Box 235 Gonzales

PitvotIn u c. 47 po jejim postaveni v r. 1906. Pozdeji v r. 1938 se budova piestai 7a a. olkerjrni neelima ai do postaveni nove budovy v r. 1963.

Predseda .s: du je nyni bratr Frank E. Ilejl, ml.

DEJ1NY RADU 11VEZDA TEXASU, C. 47 V SEATON Tyto dejiny napsal br. Karol 'Kalenda, byly uveeejnene v eisle VestnIku ze tine 29. srpna 1956 a nee° acs 31, eervence r. 1963, kdy novani nove sine. Od to aby v -pact cal nz E . ;16ne jde znaen3.1m krokeno dopredu. Zde uvadime dejinSr jak jich na y sal bratr Karel Kalenda v r. 1963. Pro jine obrazky a podrobnou informaci vcz-

mete do ruk vYknvedene Vestniky.

— Red. ♦ • Jest tomu padesat let, co naS" Pad podnik1 stavbu sve vlastni budovy. Padesat let! Co je padesat let? Je to jakYsi meznik 'east".

Kdy2 jsem byl za sveho mladi doma v Morave, tak podle silnic byly usazeny kameny, ktere oznaeovaly vzdalenost jednoho mesta od druheho a byly vZd,y na jeden kilometr od sebe. A tak padesat let je meznikem .easuo jak ony

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Vloni postaveny novY stanek radii Ilvezda Texasu C. 47 na Seaton pH Temple. Rozmer none budovy je ma ve§kere moderni zarizeni a umele chlazeni. Budova se naehazi uprostred petiakroveho prostortt, k soke duboye stromy. Osada Seaton je 8 mil vychodne od Temple na silnici e. 53. kameny byly mezniky vzdalenosti.

A co je eas? Je to fantom, nee°, co nevidite, necitite, nenitZete slydet a a piece je tu, nema zaeatku, ani konce.

Oasto slydite od nekoho, ze ma vic Cast) neZ penez: a druheho, ze nema easu. e.as je neco, co se neda schovat do kapsy. Padesat let je v Zivote jednotlivce dosti douha doba je dost di co se jich nedoeka, a jsou velice ridke pripady, aby se elovek doZil dvou padesatek. Ale v Zivote organizaci, most, state, a Nil je doba padesati let pouze meznikem, j ak byly ty kameny u silnic (silnice jsou "highways"). A ty easove mezniky se vdeobecne oslavuji.

JelikoZ jsem jeden z tech zijicach, kteri se freastnili stavby sine, poku,sim se podat vie, co predchazelo stavbe sine. Kdy2 byl rad zalolen 1. brezna roku 1903, prvni dye schrize odbyly se v kovarne zesnuleho bratra Tom MikuldStika; a k daldim schrizim byla pouZivand ikolni budova v Seaton, Prvni pokus postaveni spolkove sine byl neinen v listopadove schtizi roku 1904. Ale pra nedostatek easu (zas ten eas) jednani bylo odloleno do pro-

sincove schuze. V prosincove schtlzi, driv neZ pridlo hlasovani, bylo udelane pravidlo, ze kdyZ se bude hlasovat ohledne sine, navrh must dostat d ye tietiny hlasti, aby prodel. Pro stavbu sine odevzdano 20 hlasu a 12 proti, tak navrh padl. Navrh priSel zas na pretres nasledujiciho roku v zari, ale hlasavani odlaZeno do kijnove schtze. V fijnove schtzi byl navrh na stavbu piijat a site 22 blast pro a 10 proti.

Tak tady byl zaeatek. Na vyhledani mista byli zvoleni bratii: Vince Hejl, Jos. JeZek, J. W. (Jan) Simek, Torn Taladek, a J. J. Hejl , Tento vYbor podal zpravu v listopadove schtzi, ze naiel misto pro sin a site dva akry v jihozapadnim rohu fanny bratra Jos. Holaria a siee za cent $75 za akr, tedy $150 za celY pozemek. To je misto, na kterem je sin postavena. VYber mista byl schvalen 20 hlasy proti 6.

V to same schtzi byla podand dost od radu Bra-LE Miru jednoty CSPS, aby sin byla postavena obema spolky.

JelikoZ" zas to muselo bYt schvalene dvema tretinami hlasfr, ona aadost by— 18 hlasii pro a 13 proti. la Pied volbou bylo ale usneseno, kdyby

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navrh propadl, aby se o nem hlasovalo v pridti schtizi, kdyZ budou viichni eleni piitomni. V prosincove schrizi ale navrh byl zase zamitnut a site 26 pro spoleene staveni sine a 15 proti.

V lednove schtzi roku 1906 bylo odhlasovano, aby kaZdy z bratrn sloZil $10 co ptijeku na stavbu. Pozemek byl zaplacen ze zaloZniho fondu, kterY med rad v opatrovani a za ktery byl zocipovednY. Bratr Frank Motl byl ustanoven na to, aby obstaral vdecky papiry, ktere se tYkajj majetkoveho prava.

V breznove schrizi byli zvoleni dva zvladtni nrednici ku vedeni zaznamti pri stavbe a sice Frank Motl, pokladnik, a Torn Chupik, tajemnik a freetMk, ktery yed1 vdecky zapisky a nety a zaznamenal vdecky delniky, kteri na stavbe pracovali. Bylo totiZ ujednino, aby kaZdY 'Oen delal bezplatne na sta ybe sine 10 dial a kdyby nemohl aby dal $1 za p kaZdY den co by ncdelal, aby se mohl na jeho misto najat delnik druhy. Kdo by pracoval vic net 10 dni by dostal $1 denne. Kdo dovezl teru dreva, dostal kredit za dva dni prace za kaZdon furze aneb $2 za kaLlou rani pies

8 pet fur, Drevo se zaealo vozit v kvetnu a pak zaeala stavba.

Bylo nas 42 Clem. Myslim, ze je jsem byl ten 42., byl jsem pkijat do Jednoty v dervnu, kdy stavba zaeala a ja jsem se ji upine neastnil. KdyZ byla stavba v pinem proudu, pri glo se na to, ze tech Beset dolaru, co kaZdY Glen slazil, nestacilo a tak elenove slozili druhYch $10 kaZdY. Tyto penize, co eleni sloZili, byly po, vyplaceni dluhu, kterY vazi na sini, vraceny. Architekt a hlavni tesat byl Jan Kamas a jeho poinocnik byl.

Frank Jeemenek. Jan Kamas, co stavebni inZenYr, mel platu $2.50 denne a Frank Jeemenek $1.75 denne. Ostatni praci dali elenove radii zdarnaa. Sin byla dostavena koncem srpna a byla otevrena slavnosti na delnicky den (Labor day), Sleena„ Fra,nti gka Sefeikova, pozdeji provdana, Skrlova, odevzdala ku otevreni sine. Hudbu obstarala Maty g eakova kapela z Granger.

A na tu slavnost se stalo neco, jak se to nekdy stane. Pres den pre gly sem a tam, jak se rika, lehke prehanky, ale nic neugkodily a odpoledne se zdalo, ze bude pekne poeasi, Ale weer, jak se setmelo, vystoupily na severozapade derne mraky a zaealo ne pr get ale liti, a Lilo bez ptestani celou noc. Pivo se tehcla eepovalo ze soudku a tad mel otevrenou nalevnu bez strechy. Tak vZdy nekteri z bratril vybehli yen, donesli beeiekti a eepovalo se v slut. Podlaha byla pine, blata, ale taneilo se piece.

Bylo to tehda jak v to pisni: "Prgi, prgi, jen se leje, piveeko se na /las smeje, odbehnout ho — je to gkoda, yenku je Jen same voda." A bylo ji aZ moo.

Ale rano jak domta? Ty cesty na eernicich po velikYch degtich byly primp bezedne. ale jaksi jsme se vgichni dornii dostali. Tak skoneila slavnost otevrent radove sine roku 1906.

Sin se stale strediskem osady a odbYvaly se v ni schiaze v gech spolkil take v gecky osadni podniky. Nemam po rune zapisky ohledne stavby sine, protoZie nebyly nikde uloleny a v pravidelne protokolni knize neni hie zanesene.

Ale jestli se nemYlim, naklad na postaveni sine obna gel asi $1,600. Sih pro delevala eas od easu zmeny, ale nejdriv se hledelo na to, aby byl zaplaceny dluh va,znouci na sini; a to trvalo dost dlouho, a pak aby bylo vraceno kaZdemu elenti $20, co tame byly vloleny.

V roku 1907 byl pokus sin zapalit a jen ostraZitosti bratra Jos. P. 8eMika, kterY bydlel zrovna Dic es cestu od sine, se pokus nepodaril. Sel pozde weer odnekud a zpozoroval na zapadni strane

VESTN1K svetlo; a kdyt tam pti gel, hotel oheri pod schodky a schodky hotely take.

Honem vyburcoval Tom Mikulagtika, kterY byl v sousedstvi a spoledne °hen udusili, nee nabyl velikYch rozrneril, a tak sin zachranili. Od to doby se pokus sin zapa.lit neopakoval. Obrezek ktery naleznete v tomto eisle, ukazuje, jak vypadala puvodni sin.

Prestaveni sine bylo zadano 0. V. Vaniekovi a plan, jak me sin vypadat, prodlokil J. J. Mikeska. Tenkrat neklad na ptestaveni sine byl vet gi ne2 na ptivodni sin, aekoliv delnici nemeli ZadnY zvla gtni plat. 0. V. Vanieek, co hlavni tesar a kontraktor, mel 60 centu na hodinu a Leroy Vanieek, co si vzal na starost obarveni sine, mel 40 centtii na hodinu. Co dostavali druzi delnici, to nevina, ale celkove vydani na stavbu obna gelo $3911.37. Potom bylo pristaveno skladigte pro pivo a sodovku (store room) vzadu za nale ynou, byl budovan vnittek sine a eas od easu se Maly . nejake opravy. A dnes bychom Pottebovali nejake prista yky po boka sine pro hosty na sedeni, aby bylo vie mista ye vnittni V eervno roku 1949 byly zakoupeny dalgi 2 akry od pani Holanove a sice za $300 akr. Kup ten vyjednali bratri Theo Dana a Jerry Tale. gek. Dnes ma sin daleko vet gi cenu neZ ptivodni stavba a prestavba stale; dnes nese sin pojigteni se vgim vnittnim zatizenim $22,000.00 a dve men gi budovy venku $600.00.

Kdyby se psaly deliny osady Seaton, tak jmeno Franka Motla by bylo nejen na, miste prvnim, ale na dal gich strankach dejin by se easto opakovalo. Nejen ze byl Utednikem radu bud' v jedne nebo druhe funkci, ale on byl take pog tmistrem 'neZ byla zde zavedena venkovska, dodavka po gty. A protole tehdy bylo mail° osadnikil znajicich anglickY, on vypomahal kde mohl. A kdykoliv tad nem potteboval, on to byl kterY v gechno objednal, protole byl obchodnikern, ale pokaZde v gechno dodal za nakupni cenu. best jeho pamatcei Tonto je popis zmen, jakYmi progla, nag e sin, jeji stavba, piestavba. dostavovani a opravovani od jejiho postaveni v roku 1906 aZ do dnegka.

Zdar XIX sjezdu na gi Jednoty.

Karel Kalenda Ceske Badejovice. Krajska nemocnice oslavila 13talclesatilete jubileum sveho trvani. V roce 1914, kdy byla zalcAeria, mela jen 150 lfiZek. Dnes se na 22 odbornYch oddelenich roene Mei 24 tisiele pacienttl.

Ve stredu dne 10. eer yna 1964 DEJINY ilADU KOMENSKY CISLO 20 V GRANGER

(Sepsal a upravil z pameti a ze zapisknih br. Jno. P. Trlica, ku Glen raclu C. 20 od 8. Unora 1903 a kb,dovYin. Utednikem po 53 let.)

Kciy2 v roce 1897 ptiSla myglenka, by v Texas ubyla zalolena Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas (SP JPT), tak dne 1. eervence 1897 seglo se v Granger nekolik prominentnich krajanit, aby take ptipojiii k tomu mlademu slovanskemu stromu o jednu ratoicst vice. Tak zalozili tad eislo 20 a pojmenovall jej po na gem velikem ueitell nerodu, Janu A. KomenskYm. Add Komerisky cis. 20 (SPJST) byl zalolen 26 deny a byli to tito bratti: F. R. Cervenka, J. R. Vojtek, Rudolf ' RozaxkY, J. W. 8imek, Joe R. Machu, J. F. Martinets, Martin Martinets, P. H. Machin, Labaj, Jiti Straka, Josef Labaj, Jos , Holubec, Pavel M. Machu, Frank Cervenka. Jos. Cervenka, Jan SrastnY, Ignac Ol g ak, Jan H. Wentreek, Jos. Miku g, Pavel Korenek, Tomag Drozda. V. V. Elick, Martin Mucha, Martin Zet'ak, Martin Jurieek a Ignac Dvorsky.

Dnes po 67 letech, uz v gichni liana odeg li na yeenY odpoeinek, a my zde poznstali mime tu na gi nejuptinmejgi vzpoininku na, jejich obetavou praci, kterou oni vykonali pro na gi SPJST. BucliZ cent jejich pametce. Na g tad dale roste a te g i se krasne budoucnosti, nebo na jejich mista pti gly jejich ditky, jejich vnuci a ,pravnuci, kteii dale pracuji a na g i SPJST budnif Od zaloleni radu dne 1. eervence 1897 aZ do 1. leclna 1904, z tech prvnich sednii let tad nerna Za.d.ne protokolni knihy uschovane, nejakou nahodou byly nekde ztraceny. (Jen z pameti pisatele bude krat g i pools clejin.) Teprve od roku 1903 jsou protokolni knihy a zaznamy zachovane. A tak prieinime se aspon struene popsat rozkvet a einnost na g eho tad.u, ktery se skromnYch zaeatku vyvinul sc na jccien z eelnYch iadu nail Jeclnotv.

Od zaloleni radii, tech prvnich 12 let, tad konal svoje schtize v clrevene dvoupatrove buctove br. V. V. Elicka.

Budova tato stela na rohu, kde ted' jest Granger National Bank. Nekdy phi konci r. 1907, kdy tad uZ mel asi 110 edema a mel v radove pokladne vetgi eastku hotovYch penez, pri gla rnyglenka, bychom si zbuclovali svoji vlastni spolkovou sin. Ve vYroeni schfizi, konane doe 8. listopadu 1908, mimo ranovYch fitednikti, take byl zvolen 5elennY stavebni a finaneni vStor z nasleciu-

Ve stPeclu Coe 10. 6ervna 1904

slavue odevzi, r. 1946. (Snimek 'heal

r, r"ad byl zaloen 1. eervence 1897. Dvouposchod'Ova budova byla poAavcna a E 20 v Ia 1999. Vcdlej:Si jednopatrova budova take patti Path". TentO obrazek byl vzaty 8. prosince a,. Triica),

jicich bratfi: J. E. Martinets, Joe 0, Due"ek, Jos. Wentreek, Frank L. Machu a Jno. P. Trlica, tajemnik a pokladnik vkboru.

V9bor byl povePen ukolem, by vynasel misto na hlavni ulici na postaveni Paclove budovy, VYbor naSel tPi rozliena mista, vSeclmy na hlavni ulie!, v cenach $1,000.00, $1,500.00 a $2,000.00 za lot, Po bedlivem uva,Zeni Pad pNjal nabidku pi. Paul Machove koupit lot 30x140 za $1,500.00. A tak zaeatkem roku 1909 vYbor uza y Pel kontrakt se stavitelem postavit dvoupa,troyou zdenou budovu pfi velikosti 30x110, za $7,200.00. Kdy", budova byla dohotovena v eervnu 1909 a pPipoeitali jsme, co jsme vyplatili na vnitfni zaPizeni a za cementovY,7 chodnik po dvou stranach budovy, a n-iestu jedmi tPetinit pPed budovou za cihlovou laic', a pill zapoeitani ceny pozernku, tak budova mela cenu $12,500.00.

Nova Padova budova, byla dostavena ku konci mesice 6ervna 1909 a otevi'eni sine se konalo 10. srpna 1909 s velko-

sestry a pPatele lepou oslavou. od jinYch radu, a jestli se nemYlime, tak byla to prvni zdena budova a sin v nasi Jednote.

Dale eteme z protokolni knihy ze dne 14. listopadu 1920, Ze Pad koupil vedleigi jednopatrovou zdenou budovu, take od pi. Paul Machu Estate, velikosti 30x110 za $6,000.00, takle od 1. ledna 1921 Pad vlastni d y e zdene 'budovy v cone $30,000.00. Kdyby dnes, v race 1964 musel tyto budovy stavit nove, tak by je nepostavil pod $50,000.00. Obe dye budovy se pronajimaji pro obehod a nesou dosti sluAnk picijem. K tomu nahofe prostranna sin pouZiva, se mimo Padove schilze k rfizn3"un zabavam, zkratka je to stPedisko spoleeenskeho a zabavniho Zivota v Granger, na ktere je cela zdej§i osada hrda, nebo v nanoha pfipadech spolek riepoeita, viibec ZadnY poplatek za pouNvani na gi sine.

Dne 24. 'derma 1937 oslavili jsme 40late trvani naSeho Padu velkolepou oslavou, na kterou se sjelo mnoho lidu.

VelkolepYin prtivodem hlavni ulici slay°

nost byla zahajena. V eele prtivoclu jeli na voze zakladajici elenove fadu, za nimi mistni kapela a pak ostatni sit pe g -ky.Blatorsnpamtodva.

Jak v prvni tak v drupe svetove elenove naSeho HAIL jako plovi 6echove a amerieti obeane, ukazali svoji loyalnost jak na gi nove vlasti ainericke, tak podporu v prvnim i druhem odboji oeskoslovenska. Piles S'edesat nagich Menu sloufflo v obranne slune americke armady, letectva a namormictva, jestli se nemYlime, tak vgichni. se navratili 'domii.

DEJINY DETSKEHO ODBORU U RADU KOMENSKt dSLO 20.

Detsky odbor byl zalo'Zen priradove schfizi, konane dne 21. fijna 1934, kde eteme v protokolu ze schaze toho dne: NavSteva schilze byla 160 pfitomn3%ch elenii a navgtevnikt. Do dospele tridy uvedeno bylo 9 novSTch elenil a 5 no-doh Mdosti schvaleno ku 'Leto schtizi melt jsme eetnou navAtevu bratiil a sester, nejen zblizka, ale i zda-

0 Bratr A. Demek s jelio pani mana.cikou, a redaktor Vestniku br. Flank Moueka s jeho pani mantelkon z West, Texas. Br. Moueka se ulal slova a miuvil ye prospech zaloteni ,no ociberu pri Hic16. Po ukonceni reei bratral:Houeky, organi Aurubek, a mistni tajuninik be. ter Jno. ".

Avali listinu a lined u.psall • :1 ditek, tak k nasciun potif..semi uat DetskY odbor zaloten. A ado va. vYPisuj i vartst ditek pMjatYch do V race 1931, Cno odboru a 7 c k ' nu : v 1936, 9; -v 1933, 2; v 1941, 2;; v 1947, 6 v 1948. 6; ✓ 1932. ! : v 1944, v.1919. , v 1959, 9; v 1951, 23; a v roku r. 1934 at c( Item pi jato bylo do Dekkeho • 104 ditky.

Detskeho odboru at ▪ ice roku 1953, z techto 101 t 61 a byli preoc: , erii do 9 ouboru, takte nam ail;,ta,,:L"/ v • tskem odboru 43 ditek. (v 1953).

Od 1. Cervu)( 1397 do 1 . 0.:Tvence 1953, za 56 let, dospelych elenu prijato bylo 308.

Za 56 let MLitt elenu ubylo , a sice imartim, vystoupenim, vylotteenim a nejvice prestoupenim ku jinym radix, celkem ubylo 364.

1. cervence 1953 raki, mel dospelYch elenti eelkem 424.

1. Cervence 1953 tad mel v Detskem odboru elent pod 16 let 43. Celkem 467.

Zde vam vypisujeme jmena 12 elenti, kteri ku raclu, KomenskY nejdele patri, jsou to: Jno. P. Trlica od 8. Unora 1903, 50 let. John Hisser od 8. listopadu 1903, 49 let. Josef Batla, od 8. kvetna 1904, 48 let. Sestra Barbara Flick, od 8, kvetna 1904. 43 let. Frank L. Machil, od 12. eer y na 1904, 48 let. Jos. StasnY, od 9. tuna 1904, 48 let. Sestra Vlasta Trlica, od 11. Unora 1996, 47 let. Sestra Anna Mikuleneak, od 11. brezna 1906, 47 let.

J. 11. Buser, od 8, eer yna 1906, 47 let, a Josef Krampota, od, 13 ledna 1907, 46 let. Sestra Agnes Cervenka, od 12. eervence 1905, 49 let. Frank Vitek, od 11. zari 1904, 49 let.

Dale mame v raft 3 bratry a jednu sestru, Merl jsou star gi v leteeh, ale k na gemu radu pristoupili at pa r. 1908 s prestupnimi listinami od jinYch 4490, tak ncjsou tak dlouho v radu Komensky jako tech prvnich dvanact, A nyni vam udame jmena a lhfity predsecld od zaloteni radu od 1. eer✓erN) 1897 az do 1. dubna 1964. (Za 67 let).

Pil'edscdove: Joe Martinets, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1903, 1904, 1908, celkem 7 let.

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Tom Drozcla, 1907, 1910, 1911 a 1912, celkem 4 lc Ia. Eng. Jelinek, od 1914 do 1934; a od 1937 do 1951. Celkem sloutil co Pi'e d -seda36let.

Raymond F. Holubec, 1935 a 1936, celkem sloutil 2 leta.

August W. Holubec, 1952 at doposud, celkem slouti 12 let.

Od 1. eervence 1953 do 1. dubna 1964 anebo za 10 let, prijato dospelYch elenn (nad 16 let) 91. Do detskeho odboru (pod 16 let) prijato za to stejnou dobu 86. Celkem prijato za deset let 177 dienil, cot tvori celkem dnes.. , 644 elentl.

Za minulYch 10 let ubylo Omrtim a prestupenim do jinYch radu — 41 eleDne 1. dubna 1964 tbY ya Vgech Menu -- 644.

Bratri a sestry, uschovejte dejiny nakho radu, byly otisknute ye Vestniku due 7. Cervence 1953, 25. kvetna 1960, a nyni tyto pozna.mky, neb neni to nic snadneho sepsat radove dejiny po 63 let. At bude na'S rad slavit sve stolete trvani za 33 let, mute nekterY Glen sepsat Opine a dilkladnej‘gi dejiny na zaklade techto zaznamti..

Preji mnoho zdaru pri gtimu XIX sjezdu a naM mile Jednote trvalou budoucnost.

S bratrskYmi pozdravy zilstavam Vag Jno. P. Trlica

DEJINY RARU ,t4SLO 38 NA KOVAR Kovar, Texas etend redakce, mile sestry a bratti: Jako jit po , nekolik sjezdu chci opet prispet do sjezdoveho eisla, a vypsat yarn struene dejiny na g eho radu tak jak je to ye stare (z to doby) protokolni knize zaznamenano.

Opisuji: Prvni curtain je Kovai, Texas, 1904 Protokl ze dne 28, srpna.

1.) Byla zvoland schtze za iteelem, aby se se gli ti elenove, kteri se chteji odtrhnout od, radu Svetlo eislo 38 ye Smithville a zalotit novY rad na Barton kryku SPJST. 2.) Byly dany 2 navrhy jake se da tome radu jmeno, prvni navrh byl Brno a druhy Osveta, bylo odhlasovano, to jmeno bude Osveta eislo 52.

3.) Pak pritomni elenove slotili radopenize $1,500.

4.) Pak pritomni elenove kaicl se podepsal na listinu, ktera mela byti, dana k podepsani predsedovi a tajemni ku od. radu ve Smithville jako, ze nag rad Svetlo z dobre vale propouSli 5.) Byla udelana smlouva, te gkolnimi dozorci, kteri jsou nyni ustanoveni Jan Kulak, Jan Holubec a Frank BordovskY Akolni dozorci nam povolili skolni •udovu na odbYvani schtizi leto = iho roku zadarmo, a od noveho roku katdY Glen musi platit 15 centa na roll

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Drub)) protokol Protokol ze dne 11. za,:ri, 1904 1.) Zahajeni .schfize 3.) eteni jmen. Uredniku a protokolu.

3.) Pla::eni prispevkil, etvrtletni obnagelo $4.9, 5 a byly poslane hlavnimu radu. (Protokol pokraeuje ale neni v nem ani v Zadnem naslodujicim zaznamenano, kdo ti prvni Uredniei byli, av gak protokol ze dile 10, prosime roku 1905 zaznamenava, Se Urecinici pro rok 1906 byli Martin. Sabr gula pr&dseat, Jakob Zimmerhanzel Martin Seasn9, dozorce, Frank 21. a.1,7, neetnik,Jan Holubec, pokladnik. J. A. Vyvjala, tajemnik, Martin Palia„ praYodel, JiribrSula, vnitrni stra2 a Joef Vavra, venkovni straZ. Jsem ze Si sami Urednici byli 1 na prvni rok Mau krome Fr ank Sakik, ktery jak je zaznamenano nahradil Pavia Holubce co ueetnik.

Pak v nrotokolu ze dne 12. Servna roku 1910 jest napsano: byl ustanoven v9bor, aby koupil pozemek pro hititov a pro spolkovou sill. Dale jest zaznamenano ze dne 14. srpna 1910 bylo ujednano, ze dne 28. srpna se bude odbYvat, mimorad•a schPze za neelem postaveni spolkove sine a veWnou prijato, 'Ze se bude sin stavit velikosti 30x44. (Tu dobu jak se zda rad Osveta Sislo 52 dobre prospival, Zaba yy v nove sini b9valy pekne, na elenstvu take porad prlbYvalo. Ja sam jsem du a do Jednoty pristoupil v roku 1921.)

Z to doby Zadne zaznamy nemam neb start. protokolni kniha konei rokem 1916.

V roku 1922 se rad rozhodnul postavit vetgi sin, tedy je =te toho roku byla postavend budova, ktera toho easu byla jednou z nejvet§ich v celem stttu. Stavbon te velike sine lid gri'Sel do znaoric',,ho clluhu a nemohl dluh zaplatit. eloni nebyli spokojeni a zatali si brat vyplacene polistky (paidup), nekteri prestoupili k sousedllim radnm, tak'Ze hlavni Uradovna, ktera na stavbu budovy penize radu phiSila byla nucena, sin za dluh prevzit, ale nechala radii budovu. poulivat.

Tou dobou, bylo to v roku 1936, isern by' go prve zvolen za delegata do sjezdu v East Bernard a pak na konci roku za predsedu ISdu. Nebylo to lehke nrevzit sgravu roz, haraneho radu, a ysak za pomoci mnoho . dobffich Mena se nam price datakh,. v kratke lobe jsme si sin od Hlavni idadovny opet vykoupili.

r, Sim, ci sleva napravo Felix Voleik, otikladnik; Stepan, mistopkedsedkyne; Vaelav • sedi,.: , tajeninik.

Te')krat jsem take Udal Hlavni nfaclovnu, aby nine bylo povoleno ziskavat nove deny do radu, Sill 1931t1 radovari organist-torero. Prate organisatora se nine take darila a mat rad opet monotnel.

Tane6ni zabavy pri dobre kontrole se v77placely, Sakle za nekolik malo roku jsme 3nell sin vyplacenou.

Na sjezd do Taylor jsem byl zase zvolen za delegzata jakoZ 1 na v gechny nasledujici i letos do Waco.

Za pekne spoluprace naSich Monti fad dale prospival, takle v roku 1944 Pad Svetlo eislo ve Smithville, (od ktereho nekteri Ilea i jak na zaeatku dogisu je napstno, odlouelli, aby not,7:7 rad Os to ti to 52 no Kovar a kterY upadat) nas

abychom se sloueili. Sloneeni bylo opravdtt bratrske neb to bylo sloueeni jak elenti tak majetku.

Nat fad si ponechal jmeno Osveta a pNja1 Sislo 38. Pak v rote 1952 tad Vteslovan Sislo 123 na Cistern co2 jest asi 14 mil od Kovar ,nas zase 2adal o pripojeni, takle nat rad se sklada vlastne ze trod). bYvalYch radii. To bylo take pane sloueeni nob nam take odevzdali vtechny jejich penize.

Jak vidite nat rad mohutnel, mall jsme Bost mladeZe tak jsme sehrali i Ceska divadla ye prospech naxodniho ZdrOeni jehoz odboeku jsme si tady BohOel, poslednich inekolik rokb jiz to mladek neni, ta10_e divadla jiz nehrajem ale program p91 prilehtosti jests vZI . , ycky seknem.

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SchtiZe pokadame nravidelne kedY' mesic, nova deny take jeAe, porad ■ loae je staVame, jenoth, e to odch."1i Cienarna tady ndm do mest za Aao, venkov se pomalu vylidnuje a aZ my staff odejdem tak asi i ti veinkevni tady zaniknou.

Posiedni Schtizi v ne:5.61i na dne matek jsme meli peknou. Ptijeli nekteti navSteVnici, i nas redaktor Nick Morris mez1 nas zavital, dleni je vS'ecky radi uvideli. Koneim se srdeenYrn pozdravem vS.,na etoucim a pfanim zdaru nakmau 19. sjezdu a zUstavam vas Vaelav Patina Organisator Okrsku cis. 1.

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DEJINY RADU C. 56 ANTON e ErtillAK V CORPUS CHRISTI Napsal John StaSa a);

Cann brain a sestry: Ve Vestniku ze dne 12. Unora 1964, bratr redaktor Nick Morris, nas upozornuje, Ze bode zase yydane sjezdove Oslo, ktere vyjde tiskem tYden pied sjezdem. A ma-li kterYkoli y tad neb jednotlivY 'Oen ptispevek, Ze s radosti jej uvekejni atd.

Nekohkrate jsem ji2Z. drive zaslal pHspevek do vYroeniho eisla sjezdoveho, ay sak malokdy se stalo, aby to v nem bylo otisknuto. Obyeejne bratr re,daktor napsal, ze to tarn nemohl vtesnat pro nedostatek mista a pak-li si bu do prat, Ze to uvetejni po sjezde v nekterem elide.

Nebyly to jen moje prispe yky, ale i jinYch tajemnikU a dopisovatelti, co se toho tab zvaneho nevOSly sjezz'oveho eisla Vestriiku, Main zde po ruee protokolni knihy tadu Anton J. eermak eislo 56 SPJST v Corp us Christi, Texas, tak zaenu opisem protobolo, kterY byl sepsan bratram A. B. Jano gkern prvnim tajemnikem tadoqm a podepsan bratrem Rudoltem Severu, inistentedsedon.

Protokol z uvadeni fddu Anton J. Ce •mak eislo 56 SPJST Corp- Christi, Texas, dne 29. film' 1933.

Bode zajiste dlouho v nisi parneti kdy do nMebo sttedu r'ovitento J. R. 1:::71:ena, tajeMnik Ma y tal noVou maniho tadu SPJST by tolest, ••- Lyla, ale od'• pad13,. Za 1 o• eislo '79 i 6,1(•,)5 bro tez neelenCi ha it uvadejiciobiacly ve 2 hbdiny odpoledne. Deset (10) naladY-ch zdravYch lidi se sePadilo .pied domem bratra Ja-

1.re Off'-erp, -1 .kedseda, (Vice preside -0; A. M. Castro, ifeet; Aim a^"0S.assin, pi'edseda , ); Staqi, tajemnik (secretary and organizer).

na W. Regmunda jenZ poskytl atm a dvur na tento, den.

Celkem melo bYti 12 eienti, dva nebyli pritomni, jeZto jsou ve ,§kolach. Predem bratr Kobenal le vyzval by poloZili pravou ruku na sve srdce lay slotili obyeejny slib. Pak vysvetlil fled. Jednoty a vYhody pojiAteni, ku konci pPal novemu tadu =oho zdaru. Po uvitani noveho elenstva zakoneeno, pisni "Hej Slovane". lik.ad Anton J. eerma,- k se sklada, s nasledujicich zabladalicich (dent.: Novi eleni: Raymond POspech, Albert Novi ileni; Raymond Pospech Albert Rudolf Severn Jerry Regmund klla BUZek Regmund W. C. Regmund Joe Drabek Amelia Kocurek Fred Kocurek Willie J. Kocurek A. E. 'Elmer Emma LOuise Kosarek F. W. Ludwig zvoteni jSou ze strruplVeh 79 ar ice: A. R.

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Prvni schtize radov6, se bude vat druhou nedeli v mesici listopadu ye 2 hOdiny odpoledne.

Jest takte2 hodno p•dlotknouti, Ze j idla, jako Barbecue, ktere tak chutne upravili bratti Severn, MaliA, Chas.

Regmund a J. W. Regmund. Kojkt, Kolttu a jinSich• zakusku bylo, to se stoly prohybally, a to i penive nechybelo. 2e se vSichni dobre pobavili neni tfelm padotYkati.

Hlavni zasluha, patti. bratru Frank Kadankovi, za ziskani techto novYch Mentz, jenZ tak nennavne praeuje by Jednota rostla.

Podpise: Rudolph Severn, mistopreCiseda A. B. jlano'Sek, tajemnik Protokol prvni sclatize It' to Anton J. eennak 'Oslo 56 SPJST Corpus Christi, Tcxas, odbYvane dne 12. listopadu 1933. bratr mistoptedseda zahajil zehtizi ye 3 hodiny odpoledne za pritomnosti 25 eten protokol ze dne 9. kijna zaloleni NAu a prijat jab eten, aZ na to Ze byl opomenut hla yrii "eT,f Barbecue Henry Regmund, ml. Dan navrh by se utvotila Padova pokiadna. Bratr Jan W. Regmund navrhuje 10c mesiene na elena, brat]: Jan Nemec 15 centu. Navrh bratra Nemce pPijat.

Rozdany ccrtifikaty az na jeden a to bratru F. W. Ludwig jeho2 certifikat tajemnik mezi druhYmi nenaS"el a br.

Ludwig take se schilze nesiteastnil, Nasledujici pPispeli na hostinu dne 29. filna: Henry Regmund ml. $5.00 Rudolf Severa $5.00, Joe Drabek $1.00, Son W. Regmund $1.10 pripravy do barbecue, Rud. English za $2.50 chleba, Jan Nemec $3.80 celkem darovano $18.40. Dale darovali: J. W. Regmund Ve°

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V. Hala, v roku 1956-58, 3 roky Ann Peal, v roku 1959--64, 6 roku Organisatori: Chas. Holasek, v r. 1941-64, 24 midi John StaSa, v roku 1954-64, 10 rokil Paank Veselka, v r. 1956-61, 6 rokti

sjezdtx evil-ra y° :Cron left to Op egate); 3-9Im Ji/D. Kai.roo a, zer) ; gala Tart' (11.;ibble) f (AllE-2r clad (District Director) a ratlevY organisator. pre, Henry Reground Stari vepre, Jim MaliS" drUbe2.

Oteny jrnena clenu s prestupnimi listinami. Bylo jich 24: Jind •ien a Barbara Regmund, Rudolf a RUena Scvera, Rudolf a FrantiSka English, A. B. a Mary Janokk, Henry Regmund ml., J. W. Reground, Jim Malish, Ray Mafish, Jan Nemec, Ella Malik, Petr 01" ovs k ', A. C. SvatopolskY, Jerry a Ernestina Bla2,ek, Z detskeho d:lboru , : Virginia, Willie a Jerome BlaZkovi. Alois, Willie a Bethy Janokovi.

Pk:ceni noplatkii: Prijem v dnoSni schfizi na umrti $71.10.

Vyclani na funrti $55.69.

Naee'2 schUze ukoneena, pffiti schtize bude clruhou nedeli 10. prosince v 1 hodinu odpoledne.

A. C. SvatopolskV, preciseda A. B. Janakk, tajemnik Jrnena Ureclnikti, kteri zaeatku aZ po dneSni den: Predsedove: Rudolf Severs, v r. 1935 - 36 2 roky A. C. SvatopolskY v r. 1933-34 1 rok Frank Elzner, v roku 1937-38 2 roky Jan. Nemec, v roku 1939 --- 46 8 roku Leo Majek, st., v roku 1947-51 5 rokii Rudolf Troubil, v roku 1952-53, 2roky Albert Regmund, 1954--55, 2 roky Jahn StaSa., v roku 1956-57, 2 roky Frank Veselka, v r. 1958-61, 4- reky Adolph Sassin, v r. 1962-64, 3 r. 6 Ines Mistop?edsedtove: Rudolf Sever l ai, v roku 1934, 1 rok Frank Elzner, v roku 1935, 1 rok Henry Regmund, at., v roku 1936, 1 r.

Jerry BlaZek, v roku 1937-38, 2 roky Alois Sacky, v roku 1939-40, 2 roky Henry Cabla, v roku 1941-44, 4 roky Leo Majek, v roku, 1945-46, 2 roky Theo, EruSka, v roku 1947, 1 rok Adolph SijanskY, v roku 1948, 1 rok Alions Morris, v roku 1949, 1 rok Rudolph Troubil, v r. 1950--51, 2 roky V. Hala, v roku 1952, 1 rok (Rok 1954 ZadnY) Albert Regmund, v rocich 1953--56-57--62---63, 5 rokfl.

Rudolf Severa, v roku 1955, 1 rok Chas. Majek, v roku 1058, 1 rok Raymond Peters, v roku 1959. 1 rule EH. Kreera, v roku 1960, 1 rok Adolph- Sassin, v roku 1961, 1 rok Jim Kueera, v roku 1964, 1 rok Tajemnikove: A. B, Janokk, v roku 1934-35, 2 roky Jan Nemec, v roku 1936, 1 rok Rudolf Severs, v r. 1937-38, 2 roky Betty Holasek, v roku-1939-40-41-42, 4 roky Chas. Holasek, v rocich 1943 do 1950, 8 rokil Tajentnici: Betty Jurica, v r. 1951 do 57, 7 rok' John Stala, v rocich 1958-04, 7 rokiI tYeetnici Alois P,ychetskY, v r. 1934-35„ 2 roky Chas. Regmund, v r. 1936-58, 22 rokft A. M. Castro, v roku 1959-61, 6 rokil Pohlaanici: Henry Pe pnrund, v r. 1934-42, 0 rokU ml., v roku 1943Frank 53, 10 rokil Frank Veselka, v r. 1954-55, 2 roky

roku 1958, byl zalo2en Klub mladeZe sestra. Judith Majkova byla zvolena vettolici miadeke: Ve schazi 9. ithora Se PPilliasilo 19 elena, kde si zvolili svoje ntefiniky a vYbory. V roku 1959 sestra.

Majkova byla znovuzvolena a Klub middeZe dosahl vrhoineho poau 42 eland. V roku 1960, po ,cilvouletem zapolu Ye snaze dostati povinnostem na ni vlo2:ene, se sveho uiadu vzdala a VSem podekovala co ji byli po ten eas naparacmi. Bratr Jim Kuelera, st. pPeyzal ono uprazdnene misto a po dvou letem Plisobonl se take podekoval. Sestra Annie Spencer byla zvolena na ono 0prazdriene raisto pro rok 1962. Po jednoroenim pokusu i ona vice nepi-ijala: norninaci pro rok 1963. Nasiedkeni toho, Ze ZadriV se nechtel ujmouti fiprazdnenab° mista, ztistali jsrne po peti letem einnem a zdarnem ptisobeni bez vedouciho mladeZe. Jiz pied osmi lety jsem napsal do Vestniku, ze rad Cislo 56 je odno2 radu Corpus Christi oislo 79, ktery byl zaloZen 2. Unora 1922.

Kdy2 155 Anton J. Cermak byl zaklagm, tak prevzIal to eislo 56, po zaniklem radu Uprimnctst, kterY byl 10,cm 5. kvetna 1905 v Yarrelton, po blaze Buckholts, asi 3 mile na sever v Tento rad. tinidmnost okres 13' Oslo, 56 se rozpanaul 1. rijna 1931.

Po nekolik roku rathive schfize se konaly ka,Zyle dva mesice, roeni najem 86.00. Platy iii-ednikfi po n6kolika rokit byly ro6ni. Tajemnik $6.00, fieetnik pokladnik $3.00. Clenske radove Pkis p eyky byly od 15 centil do 35 centil mesiene. Pozdeji 10 ccntil, jak se zruAila nemocenska podpora.

V protokolu 12. ledna 1936 je podanal zprava ucetniho vYboru tato: Celoroeni prijem byl $777.03; yydiani $824.02; ! dluh za (Pony $155.10; zabavni vYbor odevzdal do Padove pokladny 50 centii, eistV -‘7 -10rek ze zaba,vy a piknuku, kterY byl poradan v rijnu 1935. Schnze byly oclbVvane v Moravan, az do roku 1939. ad to doby schtize obouch radii eislo 56 i 79 konaji se v sokolovni Zdarma. Z protokoht se idbeitaan, 'Se prvni etyrtletni 'selifize se konala 11. brezna 1934. Piijein byl $31.85. Vydani na dmrtl za merle .bi'ezen bylo zaslane lllavni Aradovni obnos $40.94. betskY Odbor $1.60 a etvrtletni

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spevek na yydrZovani a vydani neednikii nivadovny $5.75. (Jestli se dobte pamatuji tyto ctvrtletni poplatky platili vgichni elenove mimo detskeho odboru 25 centu kakleho etvrt roku, tely $1.00 roone aZ do konce roku 1936, kdy ye sjezdu v East Bernard to bylo srrigeno).

Rad mel 36 Mena v oddeleni dospelYch 6 elenit v detskem oddeleni. tomne mime asi 412 certifikatti v obouch (AdeleInch a Umrtni poplatky obna gi printer mesleni $900.00.

Rad' doposud pouZiva zdarma sokolovnu, pro sve schtise a eadove podniky. Celkovk majetek je asi jeden tisic dolaru. Add vkly Stedee (dle nroZnosti podporoval narodni a dobroeinne Kakloroane poeadal nejakY podnik.

VYroelni slavnost, nebo hosteni iteastniku pri okrskovYch schuzich a organizaenich spoleene obedy, svaeiny, week, vklety do peirody, peedna gky detske pregramy a eetne nav gtevoval i podporoval v gechny schitze okrsku a brai ZivY zajem ye sjezdech. Av gak pou2ivani tech glechtickYch princezek, vevodtt a vevodkyii, kralt a kraloven s jejich zavody, s korunovanim za freelern ziskani noveho elenstva a pojistek se u na geho Patin neosvedeilo. XIX sjezdu v gechen zdar!

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Corpus Christi, Texas Bratel a se'stry: Jak ten eas rychle kvapi. Zda se mi, ze to bylo neda yno, ale ji.Z ubehly etyei roky od minuleho sjezdu SPJST, v dervnu 1960 v Gunter hotelu v San Antonio.

A hie, ji.Z 19. siezd je ptede dveemi, 14. eervna bude zahaleno zaseclani ye v Raleigh botch( ye Waco, Texas.

Siedou se zastrimi eadd ze v gech konein nageho rozlehleho statu Texasu, rokovati, peebledinciuti dosavadni nraci n Manovati, co zneiditi k dalgirnu trvani a rozvoji na gi Jednoty. Neni snoru. ze mdme krasnou Jecaotu, vzorne fizenott, ale musime Minustiti ge 7.11-16,nou rvehle ce menicich hospodaeskYch nomeru, v4dy je rnisto a poteeba, pro smenv so t 'iar'avy v fizeni a vecleni Jecinotv, abychona se neodichYlili ueelu a mile, na nichk Jednota nose byla zaloena. mnobn k nroiecinavatal, reien sestnveni clend, voleni fiee frInikci Hlavni C4sclovnv, ale rfiznYch nemene cick10TOch sa.101tosti, Bude to jiste na v orvanizaenim odboru — n6bor novehn eleratva,, pornoc ye vedeni v einnosti tnladeze — Youth Activity, tabor pro nalacIO — Youth Camp, flnaneni vknornoc fituln6 v Ta ylor ■T iinYm IdlobroehaYm a vadelavacim insti-

Ve steedu dne 10. eervna 1964 ka Hlavni. fleadovny, uoinikoneene rozlicanutl, as se se ,actos» ouje,ki, investlaeni vYbor piljeku achVali, jak reditele navrhli, snili anebo muCe zamitnouti. Tento spilsob o rozhodovani o ptijokach byl zaveden ye sjezde v San Antonio. Drive o vSech prijekach rozhodovali vgichni feditele Hlavni

.1141-:AREL HOLASEK tucirn, upraveni elanka stanov, aby vyhovovaly novYm pomertm, fizeni a investovani na gich fonchl, financi.

Nektere eddy ci jejich, vkbary, jednotlivy elenove, majici zajem o 'dobro Jednoty, Hlavni teado yna SPJST, dodali sjezdovemu stanovnimu vYboru Pavrhy, dodatky aneb jen pokyny na smelly a 'tuaraveni peiatich stanov. Jiste ve schilzich eadovYch bylo projedPavane a posquzeno, co z techto doportreenich sjezdlovk stanovni vYbor vybral a navrhuje sjezdu k peijeti. Velkou a zodpovednou praci stanovni sjezdovY stanovni y kbor vybral a navrhuje sjezdu k peijeti. Velkou a zodpovecinou praci stanovni sjezdrvY vYbor vykonal gar zasiuhuje si uznani. Neda se vgak oeekavati souhlas vaech delegatii v nekterYch bodech doporueenYch amen. 3ft na peiklad, dosud fedatel sedmeho okrsku a 'Men nynejAi Hlavni iteadovny, vylouieenY .nyni platnYmi stanovami moZnosti zastupovat fad jako delegat, pouZiji mierznosti ye Vestniku poukazati na navrhovanou 0pnavu v elanku 50, jednajicim o peehlicee a eJd'hadu majetku nabizeneho jako zaruku proti plijece. Die stavaiici ch stanov, pfrjeky a odhady se proi etek, vadeii nasliec3,cvn e: na pil iekii, do $15,000 odhedne eeditel okrsku, v near>i, je maietek kadatele.

Ivrajetel,, na laujcku od $15.000 duo; $25,000 neehleid ionil fl vn, fe'clittele. a kdyt ie od $25.000 do $50.000 tei eeditele cirri odhad. Jejich odhad a demorneeni , zaglou Hlavni fleadovne, kde investaeni vkbor Hlavni fleadlov-nv, poan gt6vniici a peecisedy, tajemnika a pokladni-

Stanovni vYbor navrhuje znaenu ye zpliseba eineni ptijeck. Jejich doporueeni jsou ye Vestniku v anglietine, toto je peelokeno do Ce gtiny. V 50. elanku je navrhovano: V pelpade, kdyk Zaddit neprekroei $15,000, rnusi bYt ueinena feclitelem, v jehoZ•okrsku nabizend zaruka jest. Jestli zaruka peesahuje $15,000, teditel si must ziainstiti vypomoo elena cif American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers anebo of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Tuto navrhovanou menu o zpusobu eineni piljeek by rneli delegati uvaDle meho Usudku, odvolite-li toto, peedem projevite vice nativery v Cloveka ciziho, jenZ nema zajem 0 nagi Jodnau, vflina aby dostal zaplaceno, fleaili ye schop,nost a poctivost vagich eeditelit. Rad els 56 Corpus Christi navrhoval v jejich nayrzich stanovnimu vYboru, aby o pujekach pees $15,000 rozhodovali v gichni eeditele.

Nechci zabirati mnoho mista, ale je'Ste na jedno rad bych upozornil. Ve Vestniku ze dne 15. dubna je peedsjezdova zprava tiskoveho; vYbortr. Zprava velice pekna, popisuje vedeni Vestniku za uplynule etvrtleti. Jsem po ycleeen tomu, ze vYbor 'nedboorueil nee°, co by se vztahovalo na sniZeni obsLahu, Vestniku, zmenti z tkdermiku na d y oltYeennik aneb jen na mesienik s obsahem j en teednich spra y Hlavni iiradovny. Vim, ze je poukazovano, nos Vestnik striji moo penez a pry je malo Clem etoucich Vestnik, ze musi me Setiti, To b y byla dsoora, ale nenapravitelne po gkozeni soustavy Jednotv. Vestnik je spojka Menu a eddy, MAU s Hlavni tiOadovnou, informuie nas 0 stavu elenstva a financi, posiluje einnost naladeZe a mnoho funkci jinych. Peip omerime si jen, kolik mane Clem thicich naimn nag ello Texasu, kteei vkdy dychtive eekaji pa kakde° eislo Vestnika, aby zvedeli, co se u jejich eadu deje, bez Vestniku strati snoieni s Jednotou a zajem o ni. Vestnik nas ov gem stoji vice penez neZli need l et v. Poclam male porovnani. V race 1911, tedy vice neC peed padesati letv . bvval jsem v mladi aaseeem, pracoval jsem v La Grange, Texas, u easonisu Svolandia, jei2.vvdovarl nesanomenutelny August Hajdu gek, Tam tehdy

ire steedu dne 10, eervna 1964 e take tiskl Vestnik SPJST, jejZ gwval bratr Frank Fabian. 80 centij rocne byl c. ; pocitano elenam za 'Vestmk.

1one piatiy jako sazee u 'c'u dostavai $10.00 tYeine za de,t a nedmoven praci, lest dni v tYdnu. Does tiskarn y, kie se Vestnik tiskne, plati kolem $100.00 tYdne zame Anal-lethal za osmihodinovon petdenial praci. Pak cena papsru, poStovne, lane a jine. Skoro desetinascbne vydani nezli bylo peed 50ti lety. Mame Stesti, ze po Umrti redaktora bratra L. tak schopneho 0. HoSka jsme nadSeneho prac,ovnika na jeho misto, bratra Nick ivlorrise. Kdybychom zmenili na mesionik, poeitalo by se, ze uSetkime take no platu redaktora. Myslite, Ce by mohl vziti praei nekfo sela4i;p1:4? LIarZine si Vestv rozmeru, jest to nag nejle‘p,li pomocnik a propagator naSi J ednoty.

Na shledanou na 19. sjezde ye Waco.

Sj ezda zdar.

Chas. Holasek Nekelik dat ye zliratce Narodil jsem se 27. ledna 1892 v Lova eieich na lVforave. RodiCe byli Po vychozeni obecne Ably rodiee me dali do Kyjova studovati Ina gymnasium. Otec naS pia nejakYcla obchodnich nezdarech na jaee roku 1909 odjel do Spoj. state v itmyslu, jestli se mu podaft vydelati a usporiti nejake penize, ze se vrati doing a zrestauruje rodinnY majetek. V kratkosti po odjezdu do S. S. Posilal dome znaene obnosy penez, coLi. v me hiave zrodilo myglenkit jai, take do Arneriky. Pochyboval jsem, ze otec se navrati a Ze pro me bode te:,3ko no ukoneeni gymnasijnich studii jiti na universitu, Ce ze lame ini"Ze b!A snad jon nejaky neednieek. Porovnaval j- am, kohl< otec yydelava ye Spojen7H! , ' ",: ela a co "la mne donna eead, ijeria na_ maminku, by mi dala penize na cestu do AmeelkY, vystoupil jsem z gymnasia, ze geste dy — ze sexty --- a jel za tatou. Peijel jsem do Fort Worth v Texaco 21. listopodu 1909, kde naS otec tehdy pracoval v jatkach. Byl jsem vg ak nemile peekvapen, otec peed mourn peijezdem odjel z Texasu do Kalifornie. Nazlobil se, ze jsem bez jeho dovoleni jel do Ameriky, ze chtel se mud nee° miti, Ce jsem nechat Tak jsem se dostal do tete, moji none vlasti. Bylo mi 17 a pot roku, odkazan na sebe zaeiti divot neistehovalce, neznalY nejen zdejgi feel ani zpilsobn zdeidiho Zivota. B y gne poeatky, vZiti se a peizpil--lytokru sobiti se zdej gim poi-116/.1'1m . Z gymnasia

VESTN1K latina, feetina, nemeina, fysika ani maihematika nebyly mi zde nic platne. Do tiskarny jsem se dostal ueit se sazecem. Nekook let jsem pracoval v Ceskycia tiskarnach v Texasu, dva roky jako uhiokop v dolech v Lyra, Texas,. okres Palo Pinto, kde tehdy jsme meli peknY SPJST Pad. Odtud zase do tiskarny do West. Tiskarna mi v gak nesveacila, zaeinal jsem ka glati, i krev se ukazovaia, zhulanel jsem. Doktor Pa,zdral me straSil souchotenii. Nechal jsem t,skareni a zaeal farnaovat roku 1917 na farme ph Penelope, okres Hill Uzdravil jsem se na flume, CerstvY vzdueh, pohyb v telesne praci, farnadeskii, strava, hlavne naleko. Pti Penelope jsme farmakili 16 rokg a pak. Oct roku 1932 pri Corpus Christi do r.

1947, kdy jsme se peestehovali do mesta. Jsme tedy oasteone na odpoeinku, ale vetSinu meth° easu zabere prace v nag ich spolcich.

Se spolkovou einnosti jsem snad srostl. Za t i tYclny po peijezdu do Texasu jsem vstoupil do Sokola a side V Hallettsville, kde jsem se tehdy ueil sazeestvi u Noveho Domova.

SPJST Menem jsem se stal r. 1913 ye West u eadu Jaromir Cis. 54. Pozdeji jsme peestoupili k each v Penelope a pak k eadu Antonin Cermak Cis, 56 v Corpus Christi. VZ"dy jsem se sgeastnil kaZde spolkove peace. Nebylo roku, abych n.ezastayad funkci, bud' tajemnika, Neetnika, organizatora. Zastupoval jsem eady jako delegat na sedmi sjezdech. Poncjpry feditelern Hlavni jsem byl 7volen ye sjezde v Taylor r. 1940. Pak od roku 1952 jsem feditelem sedmelm distriktu, ktereZ poa sllaNtil se idad cty si veil e zastavati dle ne;lep:1;ich schopnosti, poctive. Od roku 1956 jsem peedsedou Hiavni gradovny Slovanskeho Vzajemne Pojigt'ujicibo Spolku, take mohu fici, ze price pro /Mk bratrske spolky zabird v gechen mid seas.

Do devatenacteho, sjezdu pojedeme vgiehni s iimyslem pracovati a jednati ve sjezde tak, aby na ge milovand SPJST jednota byla nejen zachovana pro mnoha nag e peigti pokoleni, ale aby sjezd dodal vzpruhu k jejimu dalgimu rozkvetu.

Devatenactemu SPJST sjezdu zdar.

Chas. Holasek —SpJST---

KarMtein, Svatbv na, tirade Karl gtejne se konaji Do celY talk tamer kahlou sobota. V obeadni mistnosti upravene b Ihistorick5ith prostorach b9Taleho purkrabskeho domu uzaveelo Joni man'2elstvi pi-es 270 mladeb part.

RADU S AZ NU CiS1,0 ,

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sentry a bratei: Zde ponavain st y-aerie deinlY Aran zalozern a , C]rieSiii Sta y hauu Svaz Cechoslovanii eisio, 92. Pokud pamaiujl, ji.Z1 ode roku 1907 se mluviloa n,1kovaio, ka'3i . se hlogeek naSeho lidu seslo donromady, Ze by bylo zahodno zaloZit nektery spolek Jeunoty ze Severn 'act°, z Texasu, ale nebylo , v rozhodnuto, as teprve v roce 1910, bratr Frank Paprskar, kterY uZ tendy patril k each". Cechoslo yan eisio 40, dal poanet k zalo2eni SPJST s bratrem Jan Keivan;kem, ktery teZ uz patrol k eadu, ale neVim ku kteremu. S pearnoci Bohumila Carbocha, Josefa Jurana, Rudlolfa Koelho a. Vaclava Olhaeka, dodo k valne schtizi v domove p. Jana Krivanka, za tim tieelem. Pokud Vim sea°, se nas 15.Z nich se plihlasilo za deny 10, ja,,, ko, zakiadajici eleni a sine: Bohumil Carboch, Josef Juran, Rudolf Koci, clay Oihdeek, Frank Zdeek, Arnogt Valka, Vaelav Haan, Anna Beean, Anna Paprskae a Jeisef Haan, pisatel techto Hlavni vgak zaloleni a uvedeni du do Jednoty, se konalo v (10move bratra: Frank Paprskare v nedeli 4. zaei 1910. Peijel10, tehdy asi 15. Mena od eadu Pokrok Oslo 84, z Dallas, kteei byli z pinomocneni Hlavni Radem 'gas fieedne, uvest do Jednoty: . Hlavnim obeadnikem byl bratr Bartokk, (prvni Mien° neznam). Ostatni jmena , dallaskYch Men g take nemaan no; ruce.

Zaeatky eadur byly telidejSi doby obtiZne. bend pomalu pribYvalo, ad kratce peed prvni valkou, kdy se pastavita, prvni naSe sin, ac skromna, se tepry lepgi pracovalo a Mend peibVvalo.

Asi v letech 1932 Se zaealo jednat o posta.veni none sine a to neitomnY stane-k, Narodni sin (National. Hall) jak prilozenry snimek ukazuje, ktera byla oteveend slavnestnim znetsobem v eijnu 1938, za velke geasti lidu zdejSich i peespolnich, pri oteveeni sine na g ead eislo 92 eital peiblikie pees 300 Men g . Dnes Cita okolo 850 Men g z nich as! 300 dorostu (juveniles) asi 550 dospelYch a pokraeuj e se rychlYm tempera , v pfed. Rozdil to Oasn.N.'T oproti toing j ak se pracovalo v zaeatcich a rilz,nch ,debach.

V kaMe schtizi mane nave e lenY k piiji mini.

Peikladam idbrazek na gi sire, a teech zakladajicich Men g, kteffi byl -nat. v 1960, pei ()slave 50leteho vYroM zalokni Mau. JSOu to bratei Rudolf Kai,

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rugraiirarn v

Naroun sin y e Fort Wortri,

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vzdtic1-4em).

1938, za yelke neasti liciu z

Josef Beean sestra Anna Paprskaf.

Bratr Keel nas na -veky opustil tenter rok asi pied tfemi Timto kondi mtlj popis stran zaloZ"eni fadu a dne gni jeho stay . Jestli jsem nee° vynechal aneb nespravne udal, raete mne prominlat. Pfijma dtitku a opravim chybu. Nezapomerite na Svornost v radii a na ge heslo "Podpora — Bratrstvi."

Lidskost S bratrskym pozdravem, vas start' dopisovatel, Josef Bedan ---SPJ STDCJINY RADII JAR() CIS. 130 DALLAS

Ctene sestry a bratri: Nag fad Jaro 'Oslo 130 v Dallas, Texas, byl zaloftn 7. ledna 1917. Tehdy omoho dle, nu od fadu Pokrok Dallas eislo 84 pfistoupilo do; Who noyeho du. Schtize, kde byl novY iad uyaden do Jednoty Hl. fifado ynou se take siaeastnili pfedseda fadu Pokrok bratr Drobil a Jan Filipec. Novi elencve uvedeni fadu Jaro byli nasleclovne: A. Pavelka, Zclenka Kebrle, Katefina Pavelka, Marie Pavelka, Marie Filipec, Julie Sacharer, Ane2ka Zazvorkova, F. Rendel, Jan Kebrle, Bozena Valeik, Ane2ka Rendl, Marie Mrkviokal, Emma Pavelka, Katefina Pavelka. Pfijati dienove s pfestupni listinu od starehe Maui Pokrok eislo 84: Jos. Valeik, R. Ehrenberger, Jakub Pavelka, R. Zamazal, Jan Machala, Marie Rezek, Josefina Mrlik, Frantigka Malik, Alois

zatd.. ve 50letebe vy -oei set Befan, a sestra roka 1964.

• 6. 92 y e Fort tllorth, viato v roka 1960 pin osla. 00 leva do prava jsou bratr Rudolph Roil, Jeaprskdl. Bratr Foci 00661 na, y eknlost zaeatliem

Anna Sil, Franti g ka Baar, Marie Ehrenberger, Anna Hulovee, Gustav Malik, Jan Filipec, Marie ZatIotkal, Francis Homola, Frank Goebel, Josef VanClara, J. Vaneura, Jan a Anna Bubak.

Prvni schdze radu Jaro byla ye stare Sokolovne na Carl laici a nasledujici byli zvoleni: pfedseda misto predseda Alois Sil, tajemnik Jean Vaneura, fteetnik Josef Goebel,

pokladnik Jan Zazvorka, prtl yodei Fr. Ehrenberger, stra22. Jan Machala.

Dnes se prilvodei a straZ" v na gem fade jiz nevoli mato kde v jinych fad.ech. Ne.sledujici pfedsedeIve rok nebo vice tomato fadu: Will NesuIda, 11 let, Jan Filipec 3: leta, F. Parma 3 leta, Stanislav Hulovec 5 let, Vaclav Kueera 3 leta, Anton Rotrekl 2 leta Vine. Qndragek 2 leta, Josef Vita

Ve stfedu dne 10, e'ervna 1964

HUGO SCHEFCAK 1 rok , od roku 1949 nam slouZil bratr Mira Joreik bez prestani 12 rokil, rieZ se zvolil dueSni predseda Arnold M. Vrla.

KdyZ v roku 1940 se zaloZil Z.C.B.J. spolek Dallas Oslo 401 odbyvali jejich schtize take y e stare sokrllovne, tyto tri Ceske spolky melt' velkY vliv na Ceskou verejnost v Dallas, kde se odbYvaly einne a velke sbirky na dobre v dobe posledni valky. V roku 1954 se hodne rokovalo mezi sokoly a a eleny radu Jaro o nave narodni sidlo, neb stara Sokolovna jiz nam nevyhovovala. Hstanovil se stavebni vYbor, ;aby tuto vec prozkommal, rozhodl se okol Zizka, ze staru Sckolovnu prodaji a postavi si s radem Jaro Cislo 130 novou sin, dala se plilelitost tadd Dallas 401 Z. C. B. J. se do tohoto Podniko fitlaneno nfiro l it, 010 , sehilzi pro tento iucel, rozheIdlo se 19 proti a 18 pro tuto nabidku zamitnouti.

V roku 1957 stavobni v-(ibor ko'h'l nem pies . 4 akry pek;anoveho lesa na 74 Greenville Ave. a zaealo se stavit.

Mne byla idand dvoji prate obouma vyjednavati piljeku na 40 tisic dolaril, pak pozdeji zvYSiti piljeku no 50 tisic u Hlavni Oredovny SPJST. Dale jsem byl ptedsecla vYboro no debrovolre Fb i rAni penez pro stavebni fond,. na.S'i pic atele. sokolove a Clmi SPJST meli mekke srdce Pro nas braskolektovali isme short, trskV dare. NAS vYbor no:lnes 35 tislo je ten do obtavYm darctun 7a, tv kre„sn clarkv. Za Sest rnesiPil jsme mPll sin .0, budovu. pcstavenu, kte,ra je 100 strevicti dlouha a 110 Siroka, ie postavena s toho nejlep,§iho materialu k dcistani, ktera nam poslonZi pies sto Dnes kdyby jsme chteli postavit takovou moderni bddovir, stala by nas

V ESTN 1K

250 tisic neb heed vedle nas se postavila bratrska, sin ELKS a naproti pres ulici Greenville se -stavi velka nemocnice. Choi zde podotknout, bratri a sestry, to se netha vybudotilart, kdy:2 spolky Sokol a l'aS2. J'aro racuji .some p,,:vctive a dune dohro!nady jako jef;rea ruka, pro toto bratrske sidla, ktere je obdivovano cele dallaske verejnostl, kfie se oviei dvakrate tydeo, skoro sto dal a rnla4311 nae budoucnost SPJST tito jejich c yleitele a ucitele Dana‘M pracuji na darmo le chei prozernit na'Se delegats, Ze to eastka penez, co darujeme Teaaske sokoiske v k0,, dem sjezde je dobfe oloZend z Urokem v naS'i budouci miade Cleny, mela by bYti zvY'Sena. V poslednim sjez,de v Cedar Rapi5 s, lea e, tato jefbota darovala, Sokolu $3000.00 najedrou, neb vi, Ze jim toto vydani prinese iw:ky z.patky.

S bratrskYm pazravern. •Ctvidime se ve Waco 15. eervna.

Vas dopisovatel Hugo Schefeak Krouek NskYch '2en v Dallas, Texas Nekdy v dubnu 1935 seSlo se asi 14 nasich Zen v dallaske sokolovne za eelem zaloleni giciho krouZku, psi kterem by se. schazely, pobavily a udrZovaly ten nas krajanskY Civot. Zaeatky byly male ale v nasledujicich schtizich stale pribYvalo Clenek, takle dnes mame nekolik i v Chicago, Berwyn a Oak Lawn ilinois a i v Cleveland, Ohio.

Mimo toho jine jsou rortrouS'eny po

17 celem Texasu: Houston, Crosby, Corpus Christi, Bryan, a Ft. Worth a jsme na hrdy! Prvni idednice byly: piedseekyne Dothe Stranska; mistopredsedkyne Eriska Linkova; tajemnice Bolena alciko va; pokiadni FrantAka RotreLtuvd, ucpisovabeiKa RUena, Spanelova. Z teeth° nam zUstaly jen sestry V al;.,-11:ovb,, (kterd je dosud velmi 'donna v spolkovem Zivote) a sestra Stranska, kterd je z nas "nejmlaciSt" a ktera mkde neschazi — navStevuje vS'echfly schuze a podniky.

DrivejSi ptedsedkyne byly: Stranska, Mrlikova, Valcikova, Pokladnikova, Toberna, R. Kopeekova, Koridkovska a Prevratilova. Celkcm 12 elenek jiZ' odeSlo do neznama. Budi2 jim Cest a necht' ocipoeivaji v pokoji! NynejSi Urednice jsou: predsedkyne Anna Zvolankova; misto-predsNlkyne AneZka Houd,kova; tajemnice Jo2ka, Kankrlikova; pokladni Helen Vrlova ml.; dopisovatelka AncZka Houcikovd.

Jednaci ree ve schitzich vZdy byla vYhradrie eeska a dosud je. Pritonme manse 77 elenek, ale asi polovina je jen prispivajicieh nebot' z raznYch priein nemohou schtze na yStevoyat. Scha.zime se vkly Prvni Ctvrtek kaldeho mesice v sini Sokol 2iaa; — SPJST rad Jaro 130. KrouZek je nejen spolek zaba y nk ale i dobroeinny a podilime se na VSech podnicich. Podporujeme vie Ceske to je uSlechtile nejen u Sokola a SPJST ale i u druhych spolkik Jsme vZdy ye velkem poetu zastoupeny o ecskem dnu pri naSl statni vYsta,ve zde v Dallas. KaZdoroene poradame bazar

tietini( '2enC:ello v Dallas, od leva do. prava: Helen Vrla, Pokladniee, Ancika Houdkova, rnistopredsedkyne a dopisovatelka, Anna Zvolanek, piedsedkyne, a Josie Kankrlik, tajemnice,

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a z vYtMku naS'ich ruenich praci pak clarujeme na dobre neely. Hledime te2 finanene podporit Sokol, SPJST a Domov Odpoeinku v Taylor, a kde je treba v%dy ratty pouniZeme.

Eel naSeho spolku jest ten stejnY, jako byl pied lety: schazet se a po krajansku se pobavit, prispivat na dobre neely a podat pomocnou ruku tarn, kde je pomoci potreba, povzbuzovat narodni sebevedomi, zachovat Ceskoslovenske narodni tradice a pri torn udrZovat to naSi eeskou tee co nejdelei Darilo se nam to v minulosti a doufejme, ze i v budoucnu se bude dant jests hodne diouho! Pri§tim rokem 1965 bude krouZek oslavovat 30. v-Yroei sveho zaloleni a moje ptani je, aby poeet elenek dovrM1 na 100 do to doby a abychom pak to vYroei pekne oslavily.

Zde je seznam naSlch elenek: F. Baleja, M. Malan, A. Bunker, A. oechan, M. Dedek, M. Dukk, M. Finpee, M . Fitz, H. Ground, H. Hamusek, L. Hawks, I. Halouzka, A. Houdek, A. Horak, H. Hogek, I. HoSek, A. HeinZal, F. Houzvieka, A. Janoukk, F. Janieek, W. Jureik, J. Kankrlik, M. Koval'. F. KoriakovskY. R. Koneak, R. Kopeeek, M. Kopeeek, A. KopeckY, K. Kebrle, K. Kraft, A. Kraft, M. Kadleeek, O. Krutilek A. Koza. L. Kartous, M. Linka, A. LeSlkar, J. Malik, B. Malik, J . Mrlik, J. MarS'ik, S. Makk, A. Machae, M. MazanY, A. Noska, M. Noska, M. Nesuda, A. Ozymy, R. Parma, L. Pavelka, A. Pinka, M. Prevratil.

A. Pokladnik F. Pokladnik, M. Pettik, B. PodbradskV, M Rencll, M. RisckN'T, F. Stroubal, M. 8efeak, Z. Skotak, M. StranskY, D. StranskY, F. Spu r nt M. Tull is (Li tyik) M. Sebestik. A, Sebetka, A. Srame,k, M. TobernY, B. Valeik, H. Vrla, st. H. Vrla, ml., M. Vrla, E. Vondraeek, L. Zdenek A. Zvolanek. — Celkem 77.

Dle sestry B. Valeikove, nay krouZek je pry nejstar,§1 z celeho Texasu, a proto doufejme, Ze jests clloullo a dlouho potrva!

A. Houdkova. dopis.

-SPJST--

Praha. Nehody v silnieni dopra,ve v (eskoslov-en Qku se povaAive rozmahaji, V letech 1956 — —1960 vzrostly o 150 procent, zatim co silnieni doprava stoupla jean o 55 procent. Hlavni pHeinou nehod je gpatan'T stay silnic. Nedayno napsaly prahke Hospoldatske noviny: 'Od rok-u 1937/38, kdy byly vybadovany nektere silnice voienskehe v3ihnamu, jsme nepostavili temef nie noy eho. Zborgila se i fidrDa silnic?'

Ve

-tiedu dne 10. cervna 1964

Ridtel SPJST Dornova odpoeinku br. Rudolph Troubil s jeho choti.

Od Do ova Odooelnku v Taylor mile sestry a bratti: Dnes Varn napisi nem o Domove odpoeinku a Nursing Rcime vSeobecne.

Nevina,'kdy byl posta,ven prvni Domov pro• siarSi licli, ale je to III hezka rada let Hi ulna v Chicagu kona, dobroil prde i ji nodne dloaho a vim, ze nektere organisace maji pro s ye sestarle Melly domcvy hodne Posledni dobou vg+ak ty Nursing Homes rostou jako houby pa de gti a heel daleka doba, kdy kaZda i sebemengi osada, bude miti sviij Domov pro starAi a nemocne obeany.

Co je toho pfieino0 Pryni a hlavni piic na je ta, to Domoy jalz-c2; na g mohou poskytnout mnohem lengi vYhody a oktkeni pro stargi Midi. a obslitha, ptedei mnohem sebelepS1 peek kterou jim mtiZete poskytnout domal Druha pfieina je ze od 1. ledna 1962 nag stat Texas, noskytuje stargim lidem mnohem lepgi vYhody pro ty co i sm v Nursing Home, net pro, ty co jsou doma. TYka se to tech, co jsou bezmajetni a berou statni podporu. (Welfare) Stat ma pro ne

pojiReni v pada onemooneni, I kdyZ musi do nemocnice, etyti tidy a sloe: Jsou rozdeleni Custodial care: Cislo 1. pro ty, kteti se ,nemohou slouMt sarni.

Cislo 2. Co jsou upoutani na Tote a Cislo 3. TOce nemocne, kteri potfehodne lekarske a oktfovatelske PeCe Stat plati, dle toho v jake tilde jsicru 9) take dle toho do ktere tridy patri Nursing Home. Ve vettin g pripada stat plati' skorena vekere Zijeme docela v jinem ovzduSi, net i'e vneme ien pied 30 lety. Nebylo tenkrate tech vYhod, jako dnes. Nebylo socialnn poji.§teni (Social Security) a uebylo statni podpory (Welfare). Ka..thr jednotlivec muse]. panCatovat, jak jsme iika i na starAl koleeka aneb byl odkazan na milictst neb nemilost sy3ich dell, a neb byl odkazan na dobroeinne organisace. Pro nektere, to stab vypaslialo hodne blede. Dues yetStnou berou, Socialni pojigteni neb statni podporu a nekteti berou oboii neb stat plati iicgdil tern co se ttchyli. do Pomova a nestaci-li jim socialni pojigteni.

Pro IT, co se chti uchYliti do Pomo-

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Ve stfedu dne 10. eervna 1964

zaklidajici 61eni Our Living Ch artr Members

TEREZIE VALCHAR

FRANK KUBALA

VERONIKA 'BACA

Rad eislo 16, Hallettsville

Rad eislo 133, San Antonio

kad eislo 89, Rosebud

FRANCES ZIZA

ALOISIE WOTIPKA

Rad eislo 45, Shiner

Rad eislo 7, Caldwell

va at' je to kdekoliv, mel bych malou radu. Bette, tam s Umyslem, ze si tam u'delate flovY Domov, trochu odlitny od Boma. Ze se tam budete pokladat za riownocenne, Ze tam peneZni neb nabolensta otazka je pro ykchny stejna.

Osobne, myslim, Ze Domov ma pro stars) mnonem lepS1 vYliody, net doma, neb nejsou tab osamoceni.

Mohou volne navttevovat jeden druObeas mame prior ne zpevni neb hudebni programy, pro ty co chti, mame nedelni tkolu (Sunday school).

Duchovni spravce , dochazi sem dosti Cast() a maji jednou za ruble sv.

Chteji-h a nemaji-li jab zavezu je v nedeli do kostela; Zamestnavame dobro a spolehlive Zamestnance, kterYm blaho a peee o nate ho:sty je jejich snahou. Nat domov bona svou praci jit sedmY rok, a teti se velmi dobre povesti a doutame, ae s Vatim prispenim bude ji konat nadale.

8jezda Zdar!

Za Domov odpoeinku jsem jako v&ly Vat pp bratrsku Rudolph Troubil

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Ve sti'edu dne 10. 6ervna 1964

v r. 19t sj(Ymiti c:,:".rty do 11 e 1A?.. v V a: le T 'ea id' tvare delta's.

Ciek ztotoiniii fct. ..ra;' ; J. Fabian z 16 v,Uallett C. 9 v Caldwell; sedni.y . Josef Sestti, Tor, ii.;.ajea jedemizely Jos. v Ilallettsville; devat y Jan R. Rubella od kadu C. 1 Ve Fayette vale: dcsa.. "., 1g. Galia od Vavra od iiidu C. 17 Navy Tdbor. Druhai lada, sedrnS:/: hr. Krutilek od radii 6. 30 v Talton, clewYy , Josef Mikeska od Torn Hru'Ska od •adu C. 14 Vescii. Ctvrta •ada, dev:it ■r br. Jahafica z okresu Lava•atlu C. 14 Veseli. Treti iaita„ devaf ea; desitY Jos. Cervenka od • idu e, 20. v Granger.

Br. Bueek identifikuje osoby takto: (etaznik znarnena, Ze hr. Eueek nevi ureite); prvn." lada, nrvni Jan Kvimta z Hallettsvillu; etvr‘Y Charles Blieek od radu Velehrad 6. 19 a otec bratra Bneka; seclmY Jan Kubt ima (?); 0.,3117 3% F. J. Fabian; desaty jedenacty piedseda SPJST Josef Du‘Sek (take raffic bYt Tom Vavra z Buckhalts); dvarli0-9 Vince Jos. Pokorny (?); §estrictY Jan Ba:eek od iadu C. 4. Valhi •ada, prvni Jan 2a13 .6ik (?) ; Shiller od radu v Elgin; druhY J. B. (?); eitvctY- Ferdinand Biezka z Moravie; pity Frank Lidiak (?); OSII1V Leopold Krause z 31wfa,vie, otec Leo Krause, ml.,; dvana.c“ , Jos. Mikesa (2); •inacty Bernard Kubena (2); etrnaci- bud' Melod PazOiral, J. R. Kubena anebo Jos, BuSek (2). Tieti fada, pity F. J. Kubenka cd •adu Novoltrad C. 3; dev2-it , Tcm Krklea (?); des11; Rare! Pus,tejovskyi z Moulton; dvanact S' Jos. Mikeska z Ve sell (2). C'tvrta rada,sent' Jan Fabian a Hallettsvillu, 0 I. J. Jahlfl'a z Moravie.

Tuto fotografil vlastni br. Galan Chervenka z Rogers a pdvodne patella stariekovi Vince Shill.crovi, ktcrY bvl delegat na tomto sjezde. BratrUnt Trlicavi a X3n6kovi ii.a f.:; ?, vide diky za jejich pornoc. Br. Trlica byl delegatem na sjezdech v rokach 1909, 1912, 1916, 1932, 1936 a 1840 a zaroven i fotograf na techto sjezclech. Ve fotog-rafickein Trlica pies 60 let. — Red. NASE SJEZBY OUR SPJST CONVENTIONS

Myslel jsem si, Ze by zajimalo na'0 eleny seznam v:SechnY . ch sjezdu nagi Jednoty od prvopoeatku at do nastavajiciho sjezdu letos ye Waco. Je zajimave, Ze se sjezdy konaly kaZdY rok od zaeatku potom aZ za dva roky za pet, za dva a ye sjezdu v Granger se delegad ujednali konati sjezdy kaZde etyri roky. Take 'uverejritijem fotografii z tietiho sjezdu konaneho ve Fayettevillu v r. 1902. — Red. We thought it would interest our readers and our membership to have a complete listing of all the SPJST conventions held, from the first one right

up to the coming one in Waco. It is 3rd Convention — Fayetteville, 1902 (See picture) particularly interesting to' note that at first the conventions 'were held a year 4th Convention — Caldwell, 1907 apart, then two again, three, and that 5th Convention — West, 1909 the delegates decided for the first time 6th Convention — Granger, 1912 in the Granger convention in 1912 to 7th Convention Galveston, 1916 hold conventions every four years, 8th Convention — Schuienburg, 1920 which has been the case ever since. We 9th Convention — Houston, 1924 are also publishing an interesting pho10th Convention — Temple, 1928 tograph of the delegates to the Third 11th Convention -- Ennis, 1932 Convention, held in Fayetteville in 1902.

12th Convention — East Bernard, (We are indebted to Bro. Calvin Cher1936 venka of Rogers for letting us use the 13th Convention — Taylor, 1940 picture. It originally belonged to Cal14th Convention — Corpus Christi, vin's grandfather, Vince Shiller, who 1944 was delegate to the third Convention.

15th Convention — Forth Worth, 1948 —Ed.) 16th Convention — Houston, 1952 17th Convention — Temple, 1956 18th Convention — - San Antonio, 1960 1st Convention — La. Grange, 1897 19th Convention — Waco, 1964 2nd Convention — Flatonia, 1899

Ve st •edu dne 10, 6ervna 1964

Oznameni fad", schtrze V1 ROCN1 SCIICZE IV. OKRSKU

se bude poradat 30. srpna 1964, totM posledni nedeli v srpnu, v sini VFW v Leymour, zacatek senuze v 10 hodin rano.

• • OKRSEK VI.

Podziiimi schuze ksteho okrsku se bude konat v New Talton, dne 18. rijna u Lulu eislo 30. Zaeatek v 1 hod. odp.

CKESEK VII. Podzimni schOze sedmeho okrsku se bude konat 13. zaii 1964 u radu Anton Cermak C. 56 v CorDus Christi.

—SPJ ST-- —

68 v Nelsonville Sinmeni ryb dne 14. eervna v sini radii e. 68 zaeatuk v 11:30 rano. Dospeli $1.35, deti do clvanacti let 65 centu.

W. D. Lamas, taj. e.

—SPJ ST-

e. 69 v Rogers Clenove: Timto vam davana na vedomost, nose pravidelna schtize se bude konati v nedeli 14. eer yna ye dve hodiny odp. v Community Hall. Jest to nosledni :e pied sjezdem. Jesse Shiller, taj itad

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI

My, nine podepsanY resolueni vybor radu Ennis Cis. 25, prejern si vyslovit n131'1=1011 citenou soustrast portistale rodine nad ztratou jejich matieky a friaM dlouholete spolusestry, Marie Vrla, ktera zemiela dne 15. kvetna 1964 ye svein doniave pri Ennis, v fictyhodnena veku devadesat tr y let, zemiela sestra patrila k radu Ennis po dobu padesat devet let a byla vZdy dbala syYch spolkovYch povinnosti. Ztrkime v Tobe dcbrou spolusestru a Tvoje ditky dobrou matieku.

Zanechava tri syny, Frank B., John W. a Joe A. Vrla a dalS'i pribuzenstvo.

Piejeme Tobe, klidny odpoeinek a Cest budiZ Tvoji pamatce.

Dana v Ennis, Texas 5-25-64.

George J. TrojaZek Alphonse F. Gurecky.

L. J. Kudrna Resolueni vkbor

ITESTNIK

21.

Crosby, Texas Dnes vyhovim naSenau panu redaktcru a piSi pies radek, aby se to bothlo do tuba cisia pied sjezdem.

Dues se vypravuji na zitiek do liemecinee na piotth,..ku jezdim kazdY t den prvni mesic po operaci. Nioje ncJohn J, Husak, nice je do ti cbtezira pro doktcry net vykouSely moji krev a cele too, vykterY zerniel dne 27. kVetna 1964 ye naSly, ze nine roste na briSni steno veku 70 let a pohrben byl 1a West rakovina. V orviiti 1961 rune zebrali Bratrskem hibitove za ueastenstvi asi 8 coulti streva co bylo chyceno rabtizO.Ych a pratel. ke: thou., strew udelaiy kratst ono se Byl elenem SPJST Jednaty mnobo sroL,: tio a Nervy motel klobasky a Toku. Clencm radu Oslo 126 od zalo2alivat to pivem a briSek mu rostl ka2Zeni Lulu a mnoha let niednikem clY se mu al divil, Ze on tak brichatY dovYm. Had navAtevoval radeve slatize vzhh2i a z jeden z doktoru nine zvaa nekelikrat byl poslan co delegat naC I a machl n a notly a nasel v ni.11 voSeho spolku do sjezdu. Portistala rodidu, hojit medecinami a brikk no, virile, ?.2e ;nesete tOce ztratu milovaneho manZela a (Ace, a buctZ y am U.- odpadl. Na vizitech jsem byl mnohokrat a stalo to par tech novYch $10. techau, Ze i my, elenove radu, Zelithe jeho adchodu. Tobe, bratie acme Prichazel do tela jakysi tvrcNi, nikdy niekk,q predmet, ale nine to neboleto odpoeivej v pokoji a Cost bucli,„;• pit jedne vizite jsem to rekl doktoru Tvoji porno-tee, za tad DubavY Haj Cis. co nine pichlydal on to ahmatal a za126 SPJST v Ross, Texas. volal dva jine doktcry a ti nine dali Joseph Fait na still a zaeali hledat, nasii novk Frank MrkoS" root, a ja se dostal na X-paprsky a tak Joe Mika jsem zustal v nemocnici na 15 dni ReSOlueni vYbOr —SPJSTto lekaii vyrezali. Dnes jsem jiz druhy tYden doma a jezdim do Houstonu na prohlidku.

Oddil Nev.° obecneho Jsem etenar asi peti listu. HospodaGranger, Texas re Otu pies 55 rokti, Hlasatel na, 30 roSvabodu asi 3 roky, Zapadni JedCteni delegati a delegatky XIX sjezdu: noty organ 34 roky, Rolnik, pies 50 roNejsem delegatern priStiho sjezdu, kuta Vestnik Texaske jcdnoty j ilt 49 rojen co prvni nahradnik, tak Ze asi na sjezdu nebudu, ale main pro vas proskti. Tak je co cyst at jsem z toho nemY. bu, aby ste si preeetli elanek bratra Ve Vestniku byla vyzva, aby si daly do Vestniku oznamku, kdo chce nejakY John Stale z Corpus Christi, tento elanek je v Vestniku z dne 20. kvetna Urad, aby si dal sve jmeno. Poavad jsem Ceti dva eleny reditele co se bia1964 na strance 3. a 4. Mojim pranim je take, aby i tento sjezd byl konan v s' za znovu zvoleni. Bratr Cervenka se reel Ceske jak dosed to bYvalo. Zda se, vzdava iiradu reditele ale navrhuje jize jit to neni bratrskY spolek jak to neho co pravo nema. Bratri a sestry bylo pied 50ti lety, tenkrat kdyl se zidelevati, kterl jedete na siezd do Waco skal novY Glen a jak ptisel jeho certea j iZ jste byly ,na minulYch sjezdech vita, ze na, ka2dem sjezde jsou udelalikat tak tento noveziskany Clen musel prijit do schtize, kde byl Urechie uvene kfivky, Ce ani za etyry roky se nesrovnaji a jestli stanovni vYbor nebuden, a pak teprve dostal jeho certefide hledet ye stanovach napravit nykat. neMi chybv tak Hlavni Uradovna je Ted' kdyZ" organisator upiSe noveho nikdy nerrinZe napravit.

Mena a prijcle jeho certefikat, tak zase Bratrovi Markovi je 70 v eervnu, Br. mu ho oclevzda organisator, a pak taKoliha myslim neni mladsi, ti dva dekovk novy Clen nikdy do schtize clo'Si by meli udelat mlaaim junakum j de, a nevi co vSechno naSe SPJST Jed- misto toeit tou kliku je takovkch mladnota znamena, je to pro nej jen Life S'ich pracovnikti mnoho jenom je zapInsurance. nout do prate a jednota bude omladeUprimne pieji XIX sjezdu mnoho na a poroste dal.

Pieji vAem delegattim a nav gtevnizdaru a Jeclnote velkou budoucnost.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem jeden ktim pane pobaveni a seznameni Na zdar Clen ad 8. anora 1903.

Jan NemSr .1-no. P. Trlica RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI

elenove radii Dubovy Haj rash) 126 SPJST v Ross, Texas, vyslovuji svoji, upithaine citenau soustrast rodine Husakove nad ztratou manZela, otce a a..,"cice,ka a naSeho spolubratra

dopisovatelu

22 PAD VOLNA CECIIIE C. 135 ENNIS Jejdaneeky JoZko, sjezd se rychle bli• A a tak Indio se o nem mluvi a tali malo se o sjezdu pile? Tak mne rekla sestra Antonie Horakova, bYvala elenkyne tiskoveho vYboru kdy2 zde byla v Ennis ye etvrtek 28. kvetna, jeSte s jinVma elenkynemi 2enskeho ,krouZku z Dallas.

ZdejSi ZenskY krouZek hostil Dallaske hasty v naSsi sokolovne a ukazal jim napohostinnost, zylaSte pani si Jelinkove, ktera, jest zde z Oeskoslovenska. Ano je tomu tak, Ze se malo mluvi a malo pi2k a je to lep'Si. Myslim, nebo mokna, Ze elenstvo je spokojeno a proto se Indio mluvi a rnala Kdysi cele stranky Vestniku bylo popsano, co by melo, a jak by to melo bYti udelano, a jak by to melo bYti y edeno, aby elentun zbylo dost pen& na vyplaceni nmrtni pojistky. Ja, jsem se jim nedivil byly to starostlive duk a east() se domnivaly, Ze v to hla,vni radovne se penize ztraci, Ze v to hlavni Uradovne je rieporadek nekteri Ze se tam eachruje. %wall ve zich nekdy ostre debaty, kde pest do stolu bylo bukno a utvrzovalo se, 'Ze v to Hlavni uradovne to neklape.

Ale bratri proe mate strach jsem nekolikrate rekl, tou y ak Umrtni pojistku vas" portistali dostanou yyplacenou za to vam rueim.

A take vMchalj pojistku do ,;tali po tech 6,1cnech, kteri men takov9 strach.

Dnes rnla dsi elenstvo vi, ze jejich pojistka je pod statnim dohledein a proto jake brky, mad se starat, na y; se hadat a nebo pesti tlouci do stolu, vZdyt' naAe poiistka bude vyplacena.

Nekteri elenove Ze ty schtize jiZ nelson takove jak bYvaly. Ja, doznavam, ze nejsou a take nejsou tak bourlive, jak kdysi pled 20 — 25 lety bYvavaly. Prato neni tolik reel., nevi tolik psani pled tim siezdem nerd vlastne nad neeim se velice rozellovat, protole to -nilOm nevede, mladi elenove si v torn nelibuji.

IT nas v Enni s mame jeden y e zak16daiicich ra d u, kterV nese jmerao Ennis Cis. 25, a kterV bvl zde v Ennis roku 1898. Willie z de rad Volr eechie Cis. 135 a rad eechuv Domov eislo 82.

U t'Aebto je no i iIV'no 546 daRnehich elent krome sluAneho poetu mladde pod starim 16 let.

U katolickYch spolku u rids v Ennis je pojiReno asi jedenact set osob krome vetkho poetu mladeZe pod 16 let. To-

VESTNiK lik mob. ma pojiSte,ni of CeskYch spolku u nas v Ennis.

Take upozornuji, Ze piisti me-sic 18.

— 19. eervence zde v Ennis -se bude, noradati sakalsky zupni t V nedeli 19. eerven-ce bode hlavni den, kdy vystoup" Sokolici, Sokolice a dorost a n-: kaZu eenau se v sokolVnach uei tam delaji.

Zveme vkchrry prizniVce -sokola, delejte sobe- sokolsky svatek'a podporte svoji,pritomnostlnaS1 sokolskou snahu v nejvagm peetu, Volam na danou .v Ennis, Texas v nedeli 19. eel-vet-Ice. Take bade poradan sakolskY kurs, kterY bade trvati,.14 dni a budou v :nem ueeni mladi darastenci sokolske,mu cvieeni: a sokolskemu poll Ku blilicimu :se sjezdu .rraM Slovan-ske- .podporujici jednoty statu Texas preje sokolska Zupa Jani rnnaho zda•u.

'Pted lety jsem- take se ztieastrioval sjezdoyeho jednani a prace,_ ale nyni ponechavam to praci mladSitn, silam, kteri si to_upravi podle svojeho a bude to , dobre pracovat Innen° :dal gich let.

Doufame, 'Ze bratsi- -- Karel Moutka zakladatel zdejSi nejstarAi sokolske Jed-noty v Ennis bude upine zdrav pa jeho Uspegare operaci, do sjezdu SPJST a do nakho sokolskebo sletu.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem Jos. Vytopil Dodatek ivelni pohroma postihla velikou east naseho okresu Ellis v patek 29. kvet na odpoledne.

V nedeli jsem vviel s mankelkau a znanlYmi manleli Wesley Te. La2novs1;;Y uvideti ton M yelin pobronm.

Pri mesteaku Rockett, 'kroupy ze stromu ottloukly a .ta, pekri="), bayla, kter i-t. se radkovala 119, :{arroO.ch nern tam fl jcnom 72i15 dvp s polije, k a kUkurice . 1-0,71—Ma ion easy visi. O ysv. a r); :e,1-1': c. e . stIW'ena do zeme. TT naMcb nUltrq V.-TupYch, kde se ba ylna p'6kne kovala nemall nic, sotva- je znati, kde bavira dlIve bola, Ovoce brf- ,,skve na zerni, stromv ro ylamane, eloveku nri rol7ledu na tcu nrirodni r•-thrornu /1(16lanou v minvd_ach je Snatne. f, 4 ro py ' dvainna, farm.'-r-- se n9eb. .„:7 in“irrk(rtna kan, Pnv, na, jedne, stror urenie cenu a no : drulie st-ane 7cVelrri nobroma cc farixoT- ie niece Zivit•l octatnieh 11th a nikdY nevi bode-li co sklizet, V rOtek nebvlo tolik- budov poSkozenVch nelson ale no.. tou brilzu nadelanou r v poll, budovy tolik p:oSlozene. 1<dyZ jsem prijcl domu byl jsem na nie a psi Ennis to zle

Ve stredu dne 10. eervna 1964 pasmo kroupy, veliky vetr s deStem. zasahlo S'iroke pasmo, a velkY poeet oeskYch farmarn.

Toto pripisuji pa, nedelnim uvideni to prirodni spousty.

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Dallas, Texas Mili etenati Vestniku: Pripravaji se k •napsani tahotb dopisu jik deEi dobu, ale ono je to tak se mnou, Ze soma_ sebe- - dobre znam, Ze kratce psat netmann. Kd,y2 : prave nemain aas si-sednaut ke stolu, to ty mySlenky se male v hlave honi jako mraeky na abloze, ale jak sedan k tomu psani, tolik se me toho tlaei do pent, ze nevim o 'dem main napred Psradzitim te eeka na nine jina prace tak chci na to psani zaporneriont. A myslite, ze moku? Jakasi neviditelna sila me znova tiskne per° . do ruky. A parallel sedni a pis!

2ivot kaZdeho z nas - je pozname:nan krajem, kde jsme se narodily.

OvSein ze dedime povahy po naS'ich predc,ich nekOlikatehO pokoleni jak vSichni etenari mYch dopisu, ktere jj-.Z uk, 50 let mne mate! Jsem narozena na ValaSsku Vsetin je moje rodne mesto. Tak ten muj rodny kraj me vitskl poctivY -smysl prapovinnost, :holevna= lost, pracovat. M-aZu o sobe, rice, Ze mole naradni citeni je moje nabolenstvi neb za, tech 50 let jsem ruse v klin neslaZila, abych si odpoeinula. A pakud budu mac vkdy a varde dle mojich schopnosti pomolu.

Tak : trZ" mame ten XIX sjezd naM Jednoty prede dvermi. A pronto i ja, chazim pled fornm veleinosti. Bratri a se try delegati, abych jirri prinomnela, aby pamatovali na okiveni mySlenky st. avby krajanske tslusc n, ktereho je Pam v -tom nalsm ohroninem TexasuZaPotteb y : na uchovani starch pamatek, kteri 'staM krajane •ionYti pred 100 lety sebou ze stare vlasti ve7-11 a bvli pro ne drahou pamatkou' v kru5-mYch dobach kdyZ, s holYma rukami na TexaskYch prerlich v notu tvail primitivnim xnusobem dobYvali ten swill chleb vezdej Si. Bcz tech vernh skromnYch Vence nraeoVitYch inankelek nionYrek by to nedokavall.

Ze skra,nnVela syYch nrostredku Sokolske jecluaty a pro ochranu srvvrqi, rad o n --vvywneene :spolkv stayelv sine die F , ,okaiskeho hesla: "Veen' rush Veen,, nespokojenaq," Jejich duch a tukbv vzletaly jen dal jen vYA, aZ na vrcholky hor, az od hor k horam uhlidag tu. starou eeskou zem.

Ano! Taneily po to sve stare vlasti, kde se narodili, 130 tech, horach, lou-

Ve sttedu dne 10, Cervna 1964 kach pine polniho kviti, po tech chaloupkach pod Horami, ktere opustili za vetgi, lepgi skYvu chleba. 0 jej! Zas mne ty vzpominky odna gi do minulosti.

Zajiste vzponainate se mnou, ze pied 6 lety, to byl Dtim odpodinku pro nage stare Clem! , kterY byl odevzdan svemu neelu.

Take jsem se zneastnila to slavnosti otevteni nebyla jsem sice na to slavnost formalne pozvana, adkoliv jste v gichni detli y e Vestniku moje elanky, kdy jsem psavala a ptimlouvala se za ty nage stare eleny„ aby na ge podpurna jednota SPJST postavila fitulnu, kde by v klidu a bez starosti ti nagi babicky, dedeeci po teZkYch Zivotnich zkougkach doZili v klidu ten svuj divot. Ptipou gtim, ze psali i druzi elenove, ale nebylo jich mnoho. Ale jak to v2dy a pH, vgem bYva wady nekdo chvali, vkly nekdo hani, vkly nekdo toe', a vhly nekdo brani. Tak tomu bylo i pfed 10 — 12 lety kdy ja i hrstka bratril a sester se ptimlouvala za to ritulnu pro stare Mealy.

Bylo to v lednu 1951, kdy zemtel br, Frank MouCka redaktor Vestniku, kterY 18 let tidil ten na g Vestnik. A kith' ho velmi dobte. Byl ryzY vlastenec, Sokol, hudebnik a dobry teenik.

KdyZ snad ye vgech tadech ye schtzich bylo oznameno jeho rimrti a jak to bYva, ze se posilaji kvetiny, 'Once na pohteb, i na g tad Jaro C. 130 uvaaoval zda-li maji poslat kvetiny neb darovat penize na nejaky Adel? Poladala jsem bratr ptedsedu o slovo a tekla jsem jak Ja, jsem bratra Moueku znala on by nam tekl, aby jsme dali ty penize na dobry noel! Tak ja davam navrh, aby jsme na jeho podest utvotily Moue ki.117 fond. a ty penize co tad chtel darovat na kvetiny, (zde je nutno podotknout, ze schnze na gebo tadu Jaro 6 , 130 byla v nedeli a v pondeli na to by]. v Ennis pohteb bratra F. Moueky), aby tad dal na ucteni jeho pamatky jako zakladni fond pro stavbu ritulny pro stare 'deny. A byla jsem prvni, kteza na gi rodinu darovala nag slce malt' pensi'Z'itY prispe yek. Sestra Horakova muj navrh podporovala a druzi nagi to schilze plitomni s tim 100 procentne souhla,sili a sloZili sve perraite darky a ja jsem byla ustanovena jako ,sberatelka techto pkispe ykft na Mouekriv fond. Jsem v g e napsala do Vestniku, uvetejriovala jmena damn a phchazelo mne jich hodne jak od facia a ygech lidi dobre yule a pochopeni pro ten g lechetnY Teel. Pozristala rodina bratra Moueky mne poslala poolekovnY dopis a v nem eek na $25 na ucterri

VESTNIK jejich tatinka. V kratke dobe jsem odevzdala pti jedne slavnosti v sini Pokrok C. 84, kde byli ptitomni fitednici Hlavni fitadovny, bratru ptedsedovi Ed. Markovi $250.00 a dal gi ptispeyky co jsem na ten Adel dostavala bud' osobne neb Ares po gtu jsem zasilala do Hi. fitadovny v Temple a vgechno pog tovne jsem platila z moji kapse. Odesla.la jsem vgechno do Hlavni ittadovny, kde najdete o tom za„znamy.

Nastupcem zesnuleho bratra redaktora Moueky se stal red. bratr 8tepan Valeik z Houstonu kterY pokradoval velice dobte y e vedeni Vestniku, ttebas, Ze to alai pri jeho praci jako pogtovni ntednik v Houstone. fidil ten na g Vestnik ptespoStu, nyni jak vSeci vite je bratr S. Valeik red, Hospodate, take ho fidi ptespagtu a tegi se yelike ptizni etenatil zde v USA a i v 6SSR, zvlagte jeho fivahy psane pro Hospodat jsou cennYm ptinosem pro celou deskou vetejnost.

Pri sjezdu v roce 1956, kterY se v Temple byl zvolen redaktorem Vestniku bratr L. 0. Ho gek, kterY ho za pomoci svoji manZelky jako uvedo melt' sokolsky pracovnik dobte ridil aZ do syeho nahleho umrti y tijnu v roce 1962.

Po je ho snarti nastal chaos, Kde na bereme nahra.du za bratra Ho gka? A byli jsme pfekvapeni, kdy'Z se jich o fitad redaktora hlasilo 5 — 6 elent.

Volba padla na bratra Nick Morrise.

Bratr Morris a cela jeho pekna, rodinka jsou eleni nagelao tadu Jaro C. 130 v Dallas a my jsme ne hrdi.

Bratr Morris se uplatrinje ve svem fade redaktora velice dobte je prynim red. Vestniku zde rozeny a to atZ tak zustane. Ti, stall v Evrope rozeni vymiraji, nahrady za ne neni ale on a,Z j e ten na g Vestnik 3/4 anglicke east, tech eeskYch dopist je karn velice malo.

Tem starYm pismaktm vypacllo u), pond z ruky — doorali — dopsali! Budiz jim nami eestna pamatka zachovana. Je g g dopi--tebraNmYzCrosbyna sem obeas humorne psanYin pobavi.

Bratr Morris rozumi dne gni mladeZi a jejim snaham, je jednim z nich!

Branim tech jejich obrazku pii kaZdem podniku. ktere uvete j riuje ve Vestniku deti, mladeZ i ti stall radi tam svoje obrazky uvidi. Pod temi obrazkami jsou jejich jmena jejicla einnost a jako kdo utady zastava v tadech a take jsou tam stall elenove, kteti dostavaji odznaky sveho 50 — 60 leteho elenstvi v Jednote.

VYbornou zaslit'Znou praci s mla.dei delaji obetave sentry (Youth leaders). V mladeli je na ge budoucnost neb oni

23 budou ptebirat na ge mista a tiZ po vetsine je maji ve svych rukach. Vgechna Cest bratru Morrisovi (nebo jak se to lidove Klobouk dolu!) A se vgecke to redaktorske praci a jezdeni kazde nedele do nektereho yzdaleneho tadu podchytil zajem o deskou knihu a jeji uchoyani coC vezme mod jeho Casa a take jako velice dobry zpevak a dirigent zorganizoval zpevacky kronZek u tadu C. 66 ye Waco kterC fispe gne tidi.

Jegte jsem je nesly gela zpivat. ale tegim se, ze je pri programa' sjcz(ln nagi jednoty uslygim. (TotiZ jestli trim budu). Lidove umeni, zne y a dobre Ceske knihy. To je moje laska. Pokud vim, jen na ttech mistech zde v Texasu se udrZuji zpevni krouZky, kde se zpivaji ty nage pisnieky Ceske. A to v Houstone, u nas v Dallas, mlady zde rozeny Frank Henzen (kdysi take neinkoval na pro gramech, ktere mama Valeikova tidila) jsme na nej v Dallas hrdi. A ja jsem pied dyema roky zorgani mvala detsky sbor u tadu Jaro C. 130 a take jste ty moje deti sly gely na deskYch ,dnech zpiva,t, a tiseti thor v loni zorganizoval bratr redaktor. Jestli jsou jegte nekde jinde odpust'te, ze o nich nevim.

A ted' je gte je nutne napsat, Ce z tech zbirek na ten Mouekn y Fond se nemohla stavet ritulna, teprve ye sjezdu v Temple v roce 1956 byl poclan navrh na stavbu ritulny a povoleni vetgi sumy penz (sto tisic) ze zaloZniho fondu a jak to psi sjezdech byva, ze se to neobejde bez diouheho debatovani a ten navrh na, stavbu jen tak tak ze progel, Byla jsem tam plitomna a chtela jsem k tomu debatovani Cict svuj risudek, ale ze jsem nebyla cielegatka tak me nebylo slovo udelene. Ale na konec vge dobte dopadlo a ritulna se postavila. Tugim, ze to byl bratr Houstonu, kterY •na gel vhodnej gi popojmenovani na misto ritulny: Duna odpodinku. Vgak na pojmenovani nezaleli! D. 0. slou21 vYborn'e svenni svatemu deelu. A Jednote SPJST slouZi ke cti a chvale jako nehYnouci pomnik.

A ted' po tom dlouhem fivocle se dostavam k tomu, ze bych velice rdda videla a doekala se toho druheho Inehylnouciho pomniku nagi Jednoty, SPJST: Krajanskeho museum. Jak v gichni vite, Ce jsem pied dverna roky za verne pomoci bratra Jaroslava Kleprlika ze San Antonio zvolali schfizi musejniho odboru, rozeslali jsrne s bratrem Kleprlikem asi 30 pozvani zastupcilm vgech spolku v Texasu a pozvali je do schilze. Bratr ptedseda Hlavni ritaclovny Ed. Marek nam vygel ochotne vsttic

24 a pozval nas, ze mnaem tu schfizi odbkvat v jejich firado yne v Temple. Do to prvni schfrze se dostavila 22. elenti nekteri zdalky aZ 4sta mil zaeatek byl Druha 'schtze byla zvolana mesic pozdeji a byla odbYvana v jedne bance v Temple. Do dnes za 2 roky zvolenk 3 elenny vYbor nepodal svoji zpravu, ani omluvou tak asi ze ji pro vas VSechny delegaty chystaji as ye sjezdovern jednani. Mluvila jsem s mno hymi bratry a rids v Dallas ph. III. distriktni schnzi v sini radu Pokrok, aby v mistavajicim sjezdu ye Waco propagovali mykenku stavby krajanskeho museum. kikali mne, ze jsou 100 procent proto.

Psal me jeden bratr Sestra Valeikova podej me nejakk na yrh, jak si to predstavujek aby jsme mohli o tom ve sjezdu jednat . Priznavam se, 'k pro takove velike yeei nemam dostateene znalosti. Ale kdy2 mne o to ten bratr Tak napik jak ja, bych si to predstavovala.

1. Hned ad poeatku teto mykenky jsem rikala, ze bych tu, stavbu museum rada videla na pozemku pri Domove odpoeinku II. Hlavni tradovna vlastni velkou budovu o 5 poschodi, tak, by mohla uvolnit jedno poschodi a zaridit tam museum aspori pro ty veci co jsme melt pied dyema roky slibene. f?,ad Pokrok C. 88 v Houstane ve sve budove ma, peknou sbirku staroaitnosti a tu mapu Texasu 'kterou zhotovil v rote 1936 na centenial bratr Frank Olexa (nevim to ureite). 13udou se stehovat do neve moderni ,budovy, kterou stavi a zajiste by rad), predali ty stare pamatky do toho museum.

III mame mezi elenstvem zamoZne eleny bezdetne mankle kteri vlastni budovy, ktere by mohli darovat pro ten lintel a daly by se upravit pro museum a nebo darovat' vetk sumu penez.

Toto jsou navrhy jen proste a'eny a kdo ma lepk? Jen je predneste ja rada ustoupim.

Jeke ne'a uzay ru toto moje dlouhe psani, prosim vas, kdo mate listiny petice pro vydani centenial Sokol znamku nenechte je leZet 'nekde v S'upliku neb na stoiku neeine Vemte je s sebou do schilze neb do jinkch shromadeni a nechte je podepsat i Americanism na torn nezaleai. 1VIffZete je poslat sami na: John A. Gronauski, Postmaster General, Washington 25, D. C. Mam zde jeSte nekolik prazdnYch listin, prihlaste se u mine a nebo mne je laskave podepiAte, kdy Vam je pf. edlokm. Predem Vam dekuji.

VESTNIK JeSte kratce pripisuji, ze jsem si dobre poySimla z poznamek br. J. Stag a Corpus Christi uoinenkch. Prvni, ze je nejak ticho pied timto sjezdem.

Vite, bratte Stag°, ze toto jsou ua, delegati zde rozeni mladsi generace, ktena to predbeane moe mluveni, psani nejsou zvykli. Ja rada vidirn pracovniky, kteri mak) mluvi zato yydatne jednaji. A druhe, aby se mluvilo y e sjezdu vice eesky . Ja„ bych si to take prala nejen ye sjezdu ale i ye schuzich, ale kouriciho lnu neuhasik Jsou zde rozeni yySkoleni a tak se jim ten jazyk lepk obraci, tak jak nam to •7,'egtina.

(Nevim zdali budu sjezdu pritonana).

Jen treba jako na yStevnice. Ale na torn nezale2i, ja ua jsem se vypovidala dost' v tomto mojem dlouhem dopise. Touto cestou preji XIX sjezdu veSkerk zdar!

S pozdravern vSem etenartim BeZena Valeikova (Poz. Red. Sestro Valeikova, bylo nutno vynechati sem tam nejake yety z VaSeho 13strankoveho dopisu k vuli nedostatku mista v tomto z ylaStnim elsle. — Red.)

Kulturni pfinos PitLIEL — ZAHRAL ZViTEZIL

Rafael KuIbelik s "Moo vlasti" v Kalifornii Predi kratkou dobou skoneil svuj umeleck3) zajezd do USA Rafael Kubelik, mistopredseda SVU. Hral v Pittsburghu a Minneapolis. Ale jeho hlavnim diem bylo Los Angeles, karn byl pozvan tam111n1 sYmfonic k Ym orchestrem. Rozhodl se, se na peti ze sedmi koncertu bude brat Smetanovu "Mou vlast", ktera se jegte nikdy plied tim cela nehrala na pacifickem pobre2i.

Aekeli si byl vedom risika, setrval na svem rozhodnuti, jen aby propagoval Smetanu v americkkch konicertnich sinich. Hr6,1 v Los Angeles, v Pasadena, v Santa Monika a Santa Barbara. Svedectvim toho, ze horejSi titulek elanku neni nadnesenk, jsow nadkne kritiky. A redakce Zprav veru nevi, kterou z nich vybrat k citaci. VSechny jsou psany s takovkm nad:Senim, s jakYm se obyeejne hudebni kritiky nepik.

Citujeme aspon jednu. Pod nadpisem "Pohnutlivy prednes "Me vlasti" eteme: "Je velmi Indio symfonickkch skladeb, ktere by vypinily celk veeerni koncert, jako majestatni Smetanova "Ma vlast," kterou jsme slyse1j v Los Angeles pod taktovkou Rafaela Kubelika.

Ve sti:edu dne 10. eer yna 1964 Nejeasteji slYchame z teto skladby piekrasnou "Vitavu" nebo "VySehradi" "Z eeskkoh luhti a IMO." Jine, easti "Me vlasti", protkane: vlasteneckkini motivy, jsou u nas maim znamy. tomnost Rafaela Kubelika u dirigentskeho pultu byla st'astnym spojenim se Smetanovou skiadbou. Nebot' Kubelik pochazi ze sIavne muzika,ntske rodiny. Minula generace znala svetoveho houslistu Jana, Kubelika, naSe generace ma jell° sync Rafaela Provedeni "Me vlasti" bylo: hluboce ponnutlive. Bylo v tom mnohem vic, niez laska dirigentova ke skladbe. Sinetanova hudbia! je vOnivSim vyznanim lasky k vlasti, kdy Cechy byly pod cizi nadvladou. Kubelik byl vedouci sobnosti v hudebnim svete sve vlasti aZ do doby, kdy ji v rote 1:948 znovu porobili komunisti. Kubelik v rote 1943 adael z vlasti a ad to doby admita, se vratit. Posluc,haei jeho :koncertatt byli proto, svedky kombinace hudebnich impulse, jejichZ studne nemohou bYt "Ma, vlast" je vrcholne hudebni dilo, hluboce procitene a pine poezie. MUZeli nekdo, kdo je Maine htachY, slozit takove dilo, musi Cloy& verit, ze genius je :proste schopen vS'eha.

Rafael Kubelik vypada trochu jako staramodni knez nebo advokat. Je vysokY a ma vlajici vlasy a na padiu ye fraku vypada velmi- elegantne. Pa z,asluze byl cely jeho koncert ukazkou vzraujiciho Uspechu. Posluchaei ukazali sve nadkni obra yskYm potleskem fined po prvni vete, ac to na koncertech nebYva z,vy:kem pferaovat skiedbu potleskern. Rafael F':,Thblik se rozhodl, le si toter; nebude ySimA, ale nevedel, ze obecenstvo snad Po rive porn,§1lo nopsanY zakon netleskat a nevedel, co ho eeka. Zrelme oufal, ze ho obecenstvo uZ neb:ude rush potleskern. Ale sotva skoneil Kubelik "Vitavu," vypuklo obecenstvo v tak 1.1curlive ovace, ze je dirigent 11Z nemohl ignocovet. Musel se nekolikrat pokionit obecenstvu on i :celY orchestr. Po to se u2 boutlive tleskalo no kaZde vete a Kubelik musel pokaZde Okovat. Bylo jasne, cy. ; se obuenstvu libi, a jak se natt to libi. Prato si dovedlo v ynnti, ebY byly ignorovany zakonv ukaznenem chovani obecenstva. Rafael Kubelik mule bVt spokojen brave tim, ze obecenstvo se dalo strhnout k nadieni, pro ktere addny zakon neplati" Praha. Pevecke sdruMni praaskkeh ueitelek odjede peeatkem i dubna do mesta Montreux ye 'Svkcarsku na mealnarodni festival sboroveho zpevu.

Ve stredu dne 10, eer y na 1904 Karol DobiL'3, mistr Torontske symfonle, ridi koncert Ceske iiudby, ktery usporadd ccinoCka CSNS v Toronto v sobotu 9. kvetna 1964 v Edward J.chn son Concert Hall. Krone K. Dobiak a kanad.•:‘::,!11 huclebnika vystoupi no nem es. umelei Helena , Elaknikova (,', Ier.zo-soprdn) a Tony Ginter (imusle). Vstcipenky jsou J1z v predprodeji.

• • Praha. Poi ynitrnich opravdch chramu sv. Mikuldk no Malostranskem namesti se lord prikroello k jeho vneTS1 adautaci. Po oprave kopule dochazi i no, jednu z nejvich pra2skYch veil — na 76 in vysokou hlasku — zvonice svatomikulaSskeho chramu. Cold y eZ bude onlyta teplou vodou s , chemickYmi pridavky, ktere cic-1,strani staletY !lams prachn a mastnost. Ponevad2 se po'ctarilo naleat fotografie a nakresy chybejicieh 'deseti soch na jinni strane atice chramluc uvaZuje se o jejich obnoveni.

Praha. Pted 280 lety se v Ayrolich noradii sochar a rezbAr Matyd$ Bernard Braun, kterY se poedtkem 18. stoleti trvale v Braze, kde vvbudoval nej yt‘ei socharskclu dilnu v seechach.

Braunovy plastiky no Karlove moste, ye Svatovitskem 'claramu a na daiSich mistech dednes iobdivuji ndyStevnici Ceskoslovenska 1 z ciziny.

• • Kutna I-Zorn. easopis "Kulturni tvorba" v elanku 0 zaner1banYch a ohroZeuYch historickYch namatkach 11D07ornil na SoatnV sta y histcrickVeh tA:t72'o y v centru Kutne Hory, z yld'Ste na nebezpeenY stay Sankturinovskeho dorm poaoruhodne pozdne goticke budovy se zachovalou dvoupatrovou jehoZ stoticke unrukui dosahlo uz teluer maeima. Obdobna situace — snojene s ohro2enim zdravi lidi ie 1 u dalSich kuttiohorskYch objektil.

• • Brno. Brnensko, opera aahatik!) let(Ani iublieini oslavy zakladatele riaSi naro'fird Bedricha Snietany TV4nem Smetanov!,1ch ,:cper v neraZ uvedla .0'7,echna, skiadatelovo dila. Due 2. brezna tomu bylo 140 Jet od Smetunova naroi.c ui a no 12. ky eten pripadd 80 vvr`_ 'i fnurti. V jeho rodnem meste Litorny0. se konal slavnostni koncert laureatil Sroetanovske klavirni soutee. V r2Vinem dome Smetanove a k jeho hamatniku no) mamesti polaZili obeanske vence.

V E STNIK Praha. Nedavno odjela do Kostnice na Bo3amskem jeade Jdelegace es. historikti, aby jednala s metskou radou a statnimi orgdny pamatkove peee o Uprave Pametni sine M. J. Husal v Kostnici. Tato sin ma bYt upravena v dome, kde pied 550 lety by'dlel M. 3. Hus od svho prichodu do mesta aZ do doby, neZ byl zajat a uveznen v kidStere • * Praha. Pralske Svobodne Slovo uverejnilo eldnek o akademickem sochari Suchardovi "80 let ye &eve a kameny", v nenaZ zhodnotilo velke umelecke dilo nejprednejSiho es. sochare. K jeho diltun patri na priklad i 12 apc1Stolj na pralskem orloji. Vojtech Sucharda byl take se svou manZelkou, akademickou malifkou Annou Sulchardovou-Brychovou zaklablatelem divadelka Rise loutek, ktere umelecky vedl aZ do roku 1957. Za to dobu zde vypravil 136 her, z nich 40 reliroval. S praci akad. sochate Suchardy se milkme setkat na Ceylonu, v Indii i jinde.

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Victor S. Mamatey, profesor evropskYch dejin na universite statu Florida, 'Oen SVU, napsal dvestestrankovou kritickou studii "Sovetsko-ruskY imperialismus", jeZ prave vysla kniZne v newyorskem nakladatelstvi Van Nostrand. Kniha vYSla soueasne ye Spojenych statech a Kanacie. Profesor Mamatey je v odbornYch kruzich znam predevS'im s yYm obsahlYM dilem o diplomacii presidenta W. Wilsona, jeZ" vyHo nekolika lety pod nazyem "Spojene staty a stredovYchodni Evropa."

• • S. J. VelinskY, bYvaly profesor pedagogiky na Karlove universite v Praze a Glen SVU, napsal obsahlou knihu o 471 stranach s nazvem "The Cosmic Order and Our Mental Health", kterd, vySla soueasne ye SpojenYch statech a v Anglii. Profesor VelinskY glade ye sve knize alma na nutnost zharmonisovat duk yni divot lidstva se soueasnYmi pokroky, jichZ dne§ni veda dosahuje v pozndvani a v pronikani do vesmiru. Dr. Velinsky byl jistou dobu Menem technicke pomocne misse LINES CO v Siamu, od roku 1950 prednakl na raznYch kolejich ve SpojenYch statech a v odbornYch kruzich je vysoce oceriovana jeho zkuknost a klinika prakse v oboru d,uSevnich chorob.

• • Mathew Spinka, bYvaly profesor cirkevnich dejin na evangelicke , koleji v Hartfordu a Glen SVU, dokoneil prave

svou dalSi historickou praci, kterd vyjde letos no podzim nakladem Kolumbijske university s naavem "John Hus before the Council of Constance". Profesor Spinka vydal v minulych leteeh nekolik studii o Janu Amosu Komenskein, jeho2 steZejni spisy preloZil do anglietiny.

• • F. G. Heymann, profesor historie na universite provincie Alberta v kanadskem meste Calgary a Glen SVU, dokoneil prave knihu z Ceske historic, kterd vyjde letos na podzim v nakladateistvi university v Princetonu, s nazvem "George of Bohemia, King of Heretics". Profesor Heynaann vydal pied nekolika lety objemnou knihu 0 Janu ZiZkovi, ktera vyvolala yelkou pozornost mezi americkYnd historiky a literarnimi kritiky.

• • Mild Rechcigl, Jr., biochemik z National Cancer Institute pri Narodnich Ustavech pro zdravi v Bethseda, Md. a oddank pracovnik SVU, napsal d ye yedecke studie o nezymu katalaze, ktere 'byly nedavno uverejneny v easopise Journal of National Cancer Institute.

Prvni studie pojednava, o vlivu. hypofysy na aktivitu enzymu rakovine a druha sleduje vliv dedienosti. BritskS7 YedeckY easopis Nature otiskl Rechtiglovu studii na thema, "Uloha katalazy a peroxidazy v metabolisms leukocyti).". Mimo to Dr. Rechcigl napsal kapitolu "0 mereni kinetiky synthese a destrukce enzymu v Zijicim organismu" pro knihu "Newer Method of Nutritional Biochemistry", yydanou nedavno nakladatelstvim Academic Press (New York-London).

• • Jiri Staller, profesor narodniho hospodarstvi na Cornellove universite a Glen SVU, dokoneil prave obsdhlou srovnavaci studii o narodohospodarskYch vYkyvech v sovteskem hospodarstvi a v hospodatstvi svoloodnYch zemi, zejmena SpojenYch state. Profesor Staller, jenz je uznavankm odbornikem na posuzovani sovetske ekonomie a na hospoclarskY vYtyoj vSech zemi za Zeleznou oponou, obdrZel z Fordovy nadace stipendium na rok 1963 a,Z" 1964, aby se mohli yenovat vYhradne yYzzkumnYm pracim v oboru narodniho hospoddrstvi.

SPJSTZnojmo. Nedaleko mesta byla zandjena stavba nove vodni nadr'Ze. Prehrada vytvori jezero Best kilometrft dlouhe a 200 in S'iroke a stane se zasobarnou vody pro Znojmo a jeho okoli.

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HOIST `OLD GLORY" On Flag Day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; June 14th The raternal benefit societies of the Unite,v1 States, who insure the lives of their ten million members, wish to encourage among their members and the general public widespread ob- mice of national Frag Day. It is in keeping with a custom established many years ago as a special activity of National Fraternal Week. This week, annually sponsored by the National Fraternal Congress of America, includes National Flag Day. Interest in our nation's Flag has always been great and its significance is best expressed in the words of the late Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who said "This Flag means more than association and reward. It is the symbol of our national unity, our national endeavor, our national aspiration. It tells you of the struggle for independence, of union preserved, of liberty and union one and inseparable, of the sacrifices of brave men and women to whom the ideals and honors of this nation have 'been dearer than life."

Out of respect to those who have handed down to us a great country with a great Flag, we invite you to join with us in displaying the Flag on every appropriate occasion and in particular on Flag Day, June 14th.

FLAG DAY Dr. Bernard J. Cigran,d is the originator of Flag Day. He made a practice of flying the National Flag over the school where he taught near Fredonia, Wisconsin, every June 14th. In 1906 a stone memorial was erected near Fredonia commemorating Dr. Cigrand's act of patriotism. In 1916 President Wilson officially made June 14th Flag Day.

CAUTIONS TO OBSERVE IN DISPLAYING THE FLAG

1. Do not permit disrespect to be shown to the Flag of the United States.

2. Do not dip the Flag to any person or any thing.

3. Do not display the Flag with the union down except as a signal of distress.

4. Do not place any other flag or pennant above or to the right of the Flag of the United States.

5. Do no pl'ace any object or emblem of any kind on or above the Flag of the United. States.

6. Do not use the Flag as drapery in any form whatsoever.

7. Do not drape the Flag over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle.

8. Do not use the Flag as a covering for a ceiling.

9. Do not carry the Flag flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.

10. Do not let the Flag touch the ground or the floor, or trail in the water.

11. Do not use the Flag as a portion of a costume or of an athletic uniform. Do not embroider it upon cushions or handkerchiefs or print it on paper napkins or boxes.

12. Do not put fettering of any kind upon the Flag.

13. Do not use the Flag in any form of advertising or fasten an advertising sign to a pole from which the Flag is flown,

Give National Fraternal Week a Lift . . . Keep Old Glory Flying National Fraternal Week, June 14 through 20, 1964

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CONVENTION PLANNi..O. COPLAIIiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TEE, Lodge 66, Waco. hack row. L. to R.: E. A. Gerlich, Ray E. Moore, Johnny Gaidusek, Libbie Parma, Edith Narovec, Bennie Engelke, Calvin Chervenka, Nick A. Morris. Front row: Darlene Engelke, Polly Gaidusek, Emma Ceska, Co-chairman, Otto Harms, Chairman, Dorothy Gerlich, Agnes Mazanec, Julein Hensel.

HISTORY OF LODGE NO. 66, ELM MOTT

By Otto Hanus, President Waco, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our lodge "Slovanska Lipa" No. 66, Slavonic Linden No. 66 was organized on Sept. 16, 1906, with the following charter members: Sisters Filipina Bartos, Agnes Mazanec, Antonie Toiler, Brothers Frank Bartos, Jos. Dusek, Leopold Macel, M. J. (Mike) Mazanee, Roman Parma Sr., Jos. Toiler, John Vona and Emil Zahumensky. A meeting or two later, John Losak also became a member. Of all these fine people Sister Filipino Bartos and Bro. John Losak are still with us; others have gone to the great beyond. Honor be to their memory.

The oldest minutes of which we have a record are those of Sept. 8, 1912, and at the time Bro. I,eoopld Macel was secretary and Bro. Victor. Bunata, was

president . At this meeting the followMg members are recorded as having attended: Victor Bunata, Emil Krejci, Leopold Macel, Roman Parma Sr., Jos. Kolenovsky, Josef Narovec and Frank Voznica, just enough to form a quorum and hold a meeting. In a meeting held On August 22nd, 1915 Sister Katerina Wolf became a member of our lodge.

It was this fine sister whose bequest of her property to Lodge 66 enabled us to start building our first Linden Hall.

God Bless Her! In a meeting held on June 25, 1916, the delegate to the state SPJST Convention was instructed to ask for the next convention to come to Waco, and to celebrate the 10-year Jubilee of Lodge 66 on the farm of Mike Mazanec.

The sisters of the lodge were asked to bake kolaces and cakes for this ocacasion. In the following minutes the expenses for this outing amounted to $67.30, and were ordered paid from the funds of Lodge 66.

In a meeting held June 24, 1917, a

motion was made and carried that Lodge 66 donate $25 to the American Red Cross. In a meeting held on Jan. 21, 1918, a motion was made to buy $25 worth of War Savings Stamps.

Motion carried. In a meeting held July 28, 1918, Bro. Frank Ceska made a motion that $10 be donated to (Ceske narodni zdruzeni) Czech. National Association. Motion carried. Records show that many other donations were made to the Red Cross, Higher Education Clubs and other worthwhile undertakings.

Lodge 66, like most lodges in those days, was only existing. New members were hard to get and growth was slow.

This continued until the early 1950's and after the writer moved to Oklahoma City due to a change in employment, no one wanted his j ob as secretary. The members decided that the best thing to do is abandon the lodge and a delegation went to the offices of the Supreme Lodge and asked to be disbanded. During this meeting it was

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Choral Group, Lodge 66, Waco. Fruit row, L, to R. Stacie Ci rian), Barbara Stanislav (Treasurer), Mary Sinicik, Hedviga Ella Macik, Louise Matus, Matilda 1-lanus, Marie Gaidusek, Janecka, John Simcik, Carroll Simcik, Eddie Mazanec, Jr., Frank Miller (Reporter), Roman Parma, Jr., (Vice President), versation between. Sister Agnes Mazanec and Nick Morris, tember 1963. The group decided not to limit membership to areas. The group sings three- and four-Hart voice arrange Coronation Banquet on Wednesday evening, June 17th, at quarterly and this rocked along until the June 1953 meeting, and with the counsel of the District III President Sid Pokladnik of Dallas and J. Hrabirxa, of Ennis we voted to start mon thly meetings. The next meeting was to be held at Shady Rest, if available to us, and through the courtesy of the Owner, Albert Casper and Sister Casper, Shady Rest was loaned to us. In the July meeting of 1953 we wrote up 11 new members. The August meeting pointed out that what few members we had were scattered all over the state and nation and that growth was hopeless. The officials of the Supreme Lodge advised that the delegation go back home and call a meeting of all the members that could attend and some solution would be worked out.

This meeting was called and he'd in the home of Bro. and S. ,ster Ed and Agnes Mazanec. The Yms r eoP ganized, with meetings; to be 1.21d, was held in the home of Bro. and Sister Chris and Rosemary Spence, and a motion was made and carried that we start looking for a site for a new hall. The September meeting was held, again at Shady Rest, where new members were iniated by Bro . . Marek of the Supreme Lodge. At this meeting a Committee composed of Brothers Frank

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Agne I -za, _ , Li rni 'e hlar, Marie Jan( Mattis, Estelle Ylotis (Accompanist). Middle row: Rio rarina, Shirley Gerik, Nick A. Morris (Director). lack row: Josef Ed Maza,nec (President), Johnny GaLlusek, Otto Hanus. (The grow. was organized as a restili a a conin Sopafter the State Queen w v , Talent Contest at 66 alone, and have gained a few voice:, other :rents. They will present ecial numbers at the Miss SPJST Karem Temple in Waco).

Parma, John Simcik, Anton Mazanec, Edwin Narovec, Ed Mazanec, and Chris C. Spence Jr. was to find a site on which to build our lodge hall. The committee found the site on which Linden Hall now stands and a Resolution was passed that the property be purchased from Aug. Batman, and it was purchased. At this time the writer was transferred to San Antonio, and Bro. Anton Mazanec was elected president.

He carried on, with the help of all the active members of Lodge 66, ad our first Linden Hall was built. In the meantime, after purchase of the site, cur meetings were held under the trees on the building site until the hall was built and completed.

The wails and roof were built by a contractor but all the inside finishing end outside panting was done by active members of Lodge 66 the hard They by da y and after work would come to the hall and do the finishing of the inside and out until the hall was fini che,1 and finally dedicated on August 28, 1955.

Organizers were busy; new members were si gned up- almost every week end and Linden Hall began to groan with an overload of fine people who sought clean recreation. A year later we made

a decision to add 32 feet to the hall which was done, and this time the addition was built by a contractor. We had another celebration, which also was the celebration of the 50-year Jubilee of our lodge.

Again in 1960 we came to the conclusion that we would have to build another addition to our hall because crowds were being turned away every Saturday night and new members were coming in regularly. So, we decided on building again and the present barroom, dining room, larger stock rooms, and ladies' lounge were built to accommodate the increase in business. This addition was also built for us by a contractor. Today, L i nden Hall is one of the most copied halls in Texas. (See back cover for picture of Linden Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ed.) Many of you who come to the XIX Convent : on will get to see firsthand the hall that has done so much for the entire SPJST. Members would visit us from near and far to see how so much was accomplished from so little and many went home with confidence that they could also do what we did. Lodges began to grow and prosper all around us, and we are happy that we have been of some inspiration to others.

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HISTORY OF LODGE MORAVSTI BRATRI NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

In closing, may we wish the XIX SPJST CONVENTION the greatest success possible.

Fraternally yours, Slavonic Linden Lodge NO.66

By Otto :Harms, President M.

J. (MIKE) and AGNES iMAZANEC

Most of the older member- and immigrants who visited Waco many years remember Brother 1Viike Mazanec ar 1 th e old Tivoli Ball Saloon, -'d hotel in Waco.

SISTER AGNLS 3 AZANEC Together with her husband, she VV-'s one of the charter members of Lodge 66 in Elm Mott. The parents saw to it that all their children became members upon reaching the age of 16, which at that time was the earliest insurable

BRO. MIKE MAZANEC It was at the home of Bro. Mazanec that new life was breathed into the almost-disbanded Lodge 66. He was also one of the charter members who helped organize the lodge in 1906.

Bro. Mazanec was very hospitable and accommodating in assisting and directing immigrants to other destinations and the location of relatives in various localities. Born in Missouri, Bro. Mike Mazanec came to Texas in nal . Sister Agnes Mazanec, born in Moravia, Czechoslcvakia, came to this country in 1888. They were married in 1893. Both were charter members of Slovanska Lipa No. 66, organized in 1906.

They had four sons and all became members of Lodge No. 66. Joe and Anton received their' 50-year membership pins a few years ago. Most of the grandchildren are members of the SPJST, and ten of the great grandchildren are members of Lodge No. 66.

In about 1951, two of the sons. Anton and Edward, played an important part in bringing Lodge No. 66 hack to life, since the lodge was on the verge of being disbanded. In about 1955, during the time Anton was president and Ed

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was financial secretary, both were instrumental in the selection of a building site, and later the construction of Linden Hall.

We are proud that Lodge No. 66, Linden Ball, i; hosting the XIX Convention of the Syl)JST. Praternalli, Ed and Joe Mazanec

ED. G. MAZANEC Ed is the son of Mike and Agnes Mazanec and has always been a devoted worker in all Lodge 66 activities.

Lodge "Morayst.i 131,ttri, known as the uoccui-,,wood Ledge co most of the memoers, was ol '.1111/.::(i on July 1, 1897 by ten charter members: John Popp, efiKryt, 14ar l Stora, J. T. Cervenka, julan Ondrej Rydel, Josef lvieska, Joseph Krizan, Jo,ef Tobola, and J . T. Adams.

Officers for the year 1897 were Josef Krizan, President; Toni Prikryl, Secretary; John limeerk, Vice President; Gadrej Rydel, Financial Secretary; And Josef Mike,dca, Treasurer.

Meetings were held at the homes of the officers until 1902 when Josef Krizan and his wife Marya donated two acres of land to the lodge and the Brothers built a hall where the present hall is located.

This was the only hall in the community at the time, and, was the center of much activity.

An opening celebration was held in 1902, and Miss Mary Krizan, daughter of Josef and Marya Krizan, was selected the queen of the Lodge on that occasion, she was given the key to open the door to the hall.

For 30 years the lodge grew slowly, lid e everyting else.

In 1932 a stage was added. In 1947 Bro. Charlie Mikeska became an organizer when the contests started among the districts. Bro. Mikeska began working hard selling insurance to win over the other districts. Our district lost because there weren't enough organizers working hard enough.

In 1959, John and Rudolph Krizan sold insurance to win the first District III Queen contest for cur lodge. She was Miss Janie Hubik; her escort was Jerry Jp,rek.

The lodge won the honor again in 1961, when the queen representing our loge was Miss Linda Mynar; her escort was Donald Zatopek; Duchess Kathy Zapalac; her escort Bobby Dobecha.

In 1961 Lodge No. 6 also had the highest number of new members in state.

In 1959 a youth club was organized: The first officers were: Janie Hubik, President; Vice President Richard, Mikeska, Secretary Jerry Janecka; Treasurer Johnnie Krizan; Reporter George Smajatrla; entertainment committee Jeanette Krizan and Kathy Zapalac.

Sister Ruth Krizan was elected the Youth Leader. She was Youth Leader Until 1964. In 1962 the Club had approximately 100 youngsters registered

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was built in 1902. This picture was t.A . ,:ep circa 1013. This This is the original building of Lodge No. 6 at Cottonwood. original building still stands, with numerous additions and remodel in gs since that time lodge No 6 was one of the 16 charter lodges organized July lst, 1897. in the book. Sister Krizan was elected the first lodge reporter in 1955 and held that office until 1962. She also served on many other committees.

In 1964 the Youth club was divided into two clubs, Teen and Junior club.

Ruth Krizan became the Teen Club Ldr, and the new leader for the Junior club is Sister Martha Monthei. Her assistants are Lydia Dobecka and Margie Straten.

The most popular youth activities are ball games, skating, swimming, dancing, Christmas party, Easter hunt, kite flying, halloween, birthdays, box suppers, Valentine parties, and picnics In addition, various progects are held each year. The most important and progressive project of 1963 were the 10day swimming lessons at the West pool. Twenty-four boys and girls took lessons. Eighteen passed their tests and received their certificates.

Officers of 1964 are: ( (Teen Club): Johnnie Krizan, President; Vice Presiden Richard Mikeska; Secretary Rosemary Monthei; Treasurer Jeanette Krizan; Reporter Ruthie Schuetz.

The home of Lodge Mora ysti Bratri No. 6 at CottonmeJ as it appears today, after the reeel,i, renanteiing am:. building sl ilition. The portion with the protruding higher roof is the original building, built in 1902, and seen on the other picture in this issue. Inside, the original ceiling of this portion still remains and is in excellent condition.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF LODGE NO. 54, WEST Lodge Jaromir No. 5 S PJST was organized December 4, it'll in Joe Tobola's building, now owned by his son, Jim Tobola, who operate . a picture sh o w theatre, The late John R. Ku•cna, secretary of the Supreme Lodge SPJST initiated clia.,,er members as follows:

s, C al Noed Le 'ge No. 6: Standing, L. to R.: Martha Monthei, St4 .; Ruth Krizan, Teen Youth Ldr; Margie Straten, Reporter; LC, srt Dotieckr" Treasurer. Seated: George Straten, Financial Secretary; Walter Mikeska, Vice President; John Krizan, President; Marie Drew ,, Secretary.

The Junior club officers are: President Bobby Dobecka; Vice President Raymond Hromadka, Jr.; Secretary Frankie Mynar; Treasurer Eddie Lunar; Reporter Mary Ann Mynar.

Some boy or girl of the club was always selected every year to represent our lodge in the District III Queen Contest. In 1962, Miss Ruthie Schuetz was selected to represent our lodge in the Annual Youth Activity Day in June.

Her escort was George Smajstrla Jr. Duchess was Dorothy Pavlicek and her escort was Jerry Janeeka. In 1963 a boy was selected — Richard Mikeska, as prince and his escort was Ruthie Schuetz. Duchess was Jeantte Krizan; escort Larry Mynarcik.

The 1964 candidates for Miss SPJST to represent our lodge in the District III elimination was Ruthie Schuetz.

The 1962 roster report from the Supreme Lodge showed our lodge had 490 members in all.

Activities held throughout the year include various public and private parSister (Mrs.) Anna Holacka, 84, oldest ties, anniversaries, weddings, various. member of Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. showers family reunions, box suppers, She has been a member of the lodge New Year's Eve celebration, annual 63 years. She has three children, 2 lodge barbecue suppers for members. daughters and 1 son; 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. and their families. and, a turkey sup —SPJST--per at our Christmas party.

Bro. Jos. Koliha was born in Chicago.

The hail is rented for all occasions.

Illinois.

The family moved to Texas in Our oldest member is Sister Anna 1915.

Holacka and our youngest is Lisa Ann —SPJST---Uptm or e.

"I've made all kinds of mistakes.

Somebody who never makes a mistake (See accompanying picture for the is sitting on his fanny not doing anycurrent lodge officers). thing. But a man ought to be right Submitted by Ruth Krizan, more than half the time."

Lodge No, 6 —F. R. Kappel, Chmn., AT&T.

John Machac Herman Holik Chas. Zajicek Chas. Zapalac Rydel Will Tobola Robert Cervenka Anton Slovak Vine Hutyra Rudolph Barton Ludmila Piter At the time 11 members transferred from Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood to our newly-organized lodge, and so we had 22 members to start with.

Officers Elected Herman Holik, president John Machac, vice president Chas. Zapalac, secretary Robert Cervenka, financial secretary Albin Rydel, treasurer Vine Hutyra, guard Will Tobola, inside guard Chas. Zajicek, outside guard Of the 11 charter members, there are only two surviving, namely, Rudolph Barton and Robert Cervenka.

During the beginning of our lodge, we had slow growth and many obstacles; there was no organizer, so it was up to the members to secure new members, which was slow going, but we have been gaining slowly, We have a youth club with a large membership, which sponsors various programs on different occasions. We are proud , to have such a club. Our attendance at meetings is increasing, and today we have 301 adult members, and 97 juveniles, a total of 398 members.

In 1913, we purchased a hall, known as the "Lone Star Hall," at a cost of $1,400. Later we purchased approximately 5 acres of land on which the hall was built. Then we purchased a strip of land from Joe Tobola, being part of North Davis Street: then we purchased 6 lots from Mrs. Kittle Sanders. This gives us better than 6 acres of land.

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1, and 1954, and joined the STJST i.i 19%; (nnLcity, for 27 joined the Order in 1919; Pres',1ent Vobert Cerv:c years, and joined the Order in 1907; Joe f?.:ton, rd since 1963, and joined the SP.IST IN 1912. E.•"TANDING: Ednum 1950 and on Property Committee since 062, and jWne.J. the .

Marek (wife), Youth Leader since May meeting of this year, acted as Assistant Youth Leader for 7 year-, joined the Order in 1950; Vic-E. President Albin Sulak, in that capacity since 1952, joined the SPJST in 19:'13; Ceorge Mikeska (not present), is the Building Treasurer, a position he has held since 1750. fire, and we collected $2,650. in insurance from the RVOS. From 1922 to 1928, we leased places for meetings from Eagle Hall and Knights of Columbus.

In 1928 we built a new hall 50 by 80 feet, with inside equipment. One additional room, 30 by 50 feet, was added on the west side. A kitchen, 16 by 30 feet, was added on the south side of the hall Our hall was recently remodeled and is in excellent condition, and looks like a new hall.

Valuation of property totals $45,600.

Our building and fixtures are insured itor $30,000.

Robert Cervenka, President —SPJSTThere's nothing worse than somebody who agrees with everything. But there must also be some conformity.

To be against conformity is to be against order and for chaos.

—F. R. Koppel, Chmn., AT&T. ----SPJST--Plans get you into things, but you've got to work your way out.

—Will Rogers

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Brothers , Sisters, and Friends: The previous convention was held at San Antonio, Texas, in June 1960.

The Supreme Order celebrated its 65th year anniversary in June 1962.

Lodge Svac Cechoslovanu celebrated its 50th year anniversary on September 4, 1960. All r); these dates are now in the past, and have become history.

There were many memories that each occasion brought to the loved ones and members who are new continuing in the work, for the fraternal brotherhood of the SPJST. We dedicate this convention contribution to the living.

Charter Members of Lodge 92, who are Brother Joe Becan, and Sister Annie Paprskar, and to brother Frank Paprskar, the founder of Lodge Svaz Cechoslovanu No. 92; also to the living past presidents, who are Brothers Joe Botik, Frank Paprskar, Joe Bartek, Joe L. Juran., Robert Ruzicka , Carl Zich and Albert Kubala.

To you we wish good health and happiness, and may you remain with us in our ;fraternal companionship for many years. We wish to express our sincere thanks for your work which

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JOE B. PAPRSKAR means so much to all of us and our Order, that binds us together in brotherhood.

We remember with gratitude and honor those brothers and sisters who no longer are with us, who worked ardently for the good of fraternal purposes. May they Test in peace.

We are proud of our staff of Officers, committees, Ladies' Circle, Youth and baseball team who contribute so much to the lodge.

I am proud to have been a member of Ledge 92 for the past 39 years. I have had the honor and pleasure of serving as vice-president on the board of tru-tees and various other committees during the past years.

The Paprskar family is enrolled 100 par cent as members of, the SPIST. We extend an invitation to all lodges and friends, near and far, to visit our ledge activities.

The lodge hall is now completely air-conditioned with refrigerated an for everyone's comfort and pleasure.

We wish the Order a successful and a pleasant convention.

Fraternally, Joe B. Paprska President We now have a generation of young people on our hands who don't know right from wrong and think unlimited freedom is just fine and dandy.

—Norman V. Peale

Wednesday, June 10, 1904 HISTORY OF LODGE POKROK riOUSTON NO. 88 This is a brief summary of all the years since Ledge Pokrok Houston was organized. These are only the highlights that on%:Irred during the 54 years of the lodge's existence. It woul;1 take pages and pages to write about all the good deeds and support given to the members and outside organzations, and quite a few times to non-members.

Lodge Pokrok Houston was organized and admitted into the SPJST May 1st, 1910, with 27 charter members as 101lows Frank Romancik, John Roman-' cik, Jan Svoboda, Jos. Rubin, Frances K11 13111, Joe. Franta, Karel Drab, Theo- dor Altina, Frank Vanek, Veronika Vanek, Jos Kovar, Ann Kovar, Lorence Kristinik, Rose Kristinik, Jan :Stehlik, Lad. Langer, Frank Kratky, R. Simon, John Rachac, J, Hozak, Vaclav Sestak, Anton Bily, Richard Swartz. Vaclav Peterk.a, John Jurcak, Zofie Langer, Betty Dockal. The first lodge officers were: Lad. Langer, president. R. Simon, vice-president; Frank Kratky, secretary, K. Drab, treasurer, Frank Romanicik, guide; J. Hozak and Anton Bily, guards.

In March 1911 three lots were bought for $740.00, and the first lodge home, 40 x 89, was built at a cost of $1,970.00. The official opening was held June 18, 1911. (See pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ed). By 1919 the lodge grew to 128 members, and purchased two additional lots for $600.00, which brought the balance owed to $2,860.00. Repairs were necessary. For this the members volunteered to donate $1.00 each to defray the expense. In 1920 the members assumed the responsibility of supporting five war orphans for one year in Czechoslovakia at a cost of $100.00.

For the 25th anniversary of our SPJST the lodge secured 57 new members, which increased Lodge No. 84's membership to 214.

In 1926 all debts were paid and the lodge was operating free of debt. At that time the lodge had sick benefits for their members, and in the year 1926 the most paid in sick benefits amounted to $474.21, In 1929 a banquet was given in honor of the Prague Teachers coming through Houston on a concert tour, and were guests of Lodge No. 88. Also a library of rare Czech books was established.

At that time there were over three hundred volumes on our shelves.

The Youth Club of Lodge No. 88 was organized in 1934 and functioned until the second World War. One by one, our young men were leaving to serve

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Officers of Lodge 88, Housl.on: Treasurer Jerry E Secretary V A. (Amos) Kadlecek, President Tim Kostom, 1st V.-P. Ed. Kadlecek. Seated: 2nd V.-P. Helmcamp, Youth Leader Ciemence Courtney, Financial Secretary Georgia Zaludek. in various branches of our armed forces, to fight for the freedom of our country. Also in 1934 steps were taken to remodel Our lodge home. The committee found the foundation of the building to be in bad condition and recommended the construction of a new home. The following brothers were !elected to the building committee: Frank Tesar, Frank Ancinec, Frank Hanka, Anton Bily, Louis Rulik, Louis Halms, C. H. Chernosky, Vine

Kilnar Sr., Frank J. Olexa.

Brother J. Kalousek, president at that time, attended all the meetings of this committee. After weeks of meetings it was finally decided to erect a two-story bi:ilding at a cost of $30,000.

(See picture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ed). This obligation was paid off in full in 1943. At that time our membership reached 1.086 members. Out of this number 81 brotees and one sister were serving in different branches of our armed forces

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Bf.,.;rd of Trustees, Lodge 88, Houston: Back row, L. to It: Lowman Kruse, Jarda Cerny, Louis Ilanus. Front row: Jerry Ermis, Ernest Hanka, Chairman, Alfred Hilsher, Vladimir Bily, and Stephen Kelly (not in picture). as follows: Jerome Martinka, the only one that lost his young life in protecting our country; E. W. Anthony, Henry Ancinec, Anton Balcar, Charles Bednar, Anton Bily Jr., Harry Burl, C. H. Chernosky, Henry W. Chude, B. J. Cmelka, Russell Cole, Abner Dixon, Richard Doubrava, Jerome Dressler, Leo Dvorak, Leroy Golden, J. I. Haisler, Ernest Hanka, Frank Hanka, Louis Harms, Alfred Hilsher, John Holub, Elvin Hosek, Frank Huser, J. Janak, Alvin Janus, C. Jetel, George Kadera, F. A. Kadlecek, John Kadlecek, Victor

Kaspar, Emil Kilnar, Jakub Kind, Eddie Klecka, Sylvester Klecka, Frank Klima, Leon Kotrla, Eddi Krizan, John Kroulik, L. A. Kucera, A. L. Lesikar, J. E. Malinak, W. R. Marasek, Jerry Mathouser, Elroy Matis, John Mendl, Emil Mikus, J. W. Naplava, Stanley Naplava, Frank Nedbalec, Henry Ojemann, Henry F. Olexa, Erwin R. Olexa, David Poelhs, Henry Rubach, Lincoln Roman, Raymond Roman, Lawrence Schiller, Elmo Schutte, Leonard Sebesta,, Rudolf Sefcik, C. R. Skalnik, Rudolph Sontag, Robert L. Srubar, Web-

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 ster $taffa, Jack Turner, Steve Vacek, John H. Valcik, Stanley Valci;<., Gilbert J. is ek, Albert V,azel, William Vrana, J. W. Walla:;, Zalude.,.., Loins zonal, che ter, Ev,-,,Lyn. L.ee,.cr, s.,in g v,tan tne Waves.

For two years the paid each lhe inone $20 toward their L.: surance, and when ail G1 item cot;:i lied name a Lang:Lie en in their honor and each one ,.c:cived $25 bond. 'file lodge also paid Inc TOyear old and over nienn;er.., ,)n:J pi emium is seral year , and in Lodgâ&#x20AC;&#x17E;-,, same, lOr munbers 1,1 ci For the 16th SPJST Ocri-ce2itio] in 113, Lela in Houston, mombeis OT Lodge 83 raised a convuntiJii hind in the amo,Ait of $4,606, fcr the entertainment of the delegates. The convention was held in the Rice Hotel.

Now in 1964, we are building a new home at 1435 Beall Street. When it is finished it will be our pride, at a cost of $230,000 on a tract of 6 acres. On another 31/2 acres we are housing the Junior League Baseball Teams. We have a baseball park with grandstand and concession booths and huge parking lot. This ballpark is named ;SPJST Little League. This whole project is supported entirely by our membership.

It is only fitting to mention our popular Dramatic Club "Hlahol," organiz(Continued on page 36)

Glee Club of Lodge 88, Houston. Back tow, L. to H.: Amos Kadlecek, Tim Kostom, Ed Kadlecek, Frank vorak, Emil Vala, Bill Vornsand, Jerry Ermis, Frank Olexa, Rudy Sefcik, Louis Harms. Middle row: Jarda Cerny, Emil Harelica, Frances Olexa, Della Kadlecek, Maxine Sefcik, Steffie Kovalcik, Louise Kadlecek, Birdie Hilsher, Helen Hegwood, Ernest Hanka. Front row. Elizabeth Jurek, Frances Dvorak, Anna Svestka, Director J. V. Pokorny, Accompanist Naomi Kostorn, Rose Ruland, Secretary Evelyn Vornsand, Mary John son. Steffic Kovalcik is Treasurer, and Johnnie Sula is Vice President (not shown). Rudy Sefcik is President.

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Third row: Helen Vaicik, Annie Vala, Frances Dvorak, Evel vn Mtkclas, Louise Kaeliccek, Josephine Burl, Marie Nunkett, Marie 'Page, Marie Elipek, Claudia Tyniel, Frances Nadiece, An y Vrla.

Missing from the p icture were: Millie Altman, Ann Elzner, Flo Rister, tadmila Kristinek, Mary Seeker, Rosa Lee Ruland, Anna Kostom, Agnes Svacina, Ara Skrabanek.

Arellitc y fr. of the as , ,v I tooc__fOk cereim les - .k place Sunday, February 1Gth, 1964. Erwin Olexa is the architect. Completion and formal opening is scheduled for sometime this fall. _. .

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(Continued from page 34) ed in 1919, and active all these years V1 3C0 plays in the past and more to m in the future. success of the lodge was guided I- a these brothers who served as presidents: L. Langer, L. Zbranek, R. K. J. Sulda, F. Krabee, F. Kratky, L. Harm F. Tesar, F. Ancinec, T. Hosek, J. Kalousek, F. Giexa, V. Hilnar, R. Sefeik, A. Wisher, I. 1-1-a a; Jr., and presently Brother Tim Kostom.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Readers: Our Birthday Club was organized on the 19th of October, 1946, with 31 sisters as charter members. The organization of the club was intended to fill the need for social work and relaxation.

As we look back over the years of our highly successful activities, we may be rightly proud of our many accomplishments. For the past four years, we have been having a kolache bake sale on the first Saturday of each month, and many brothers and sisters cheerfully render their help and assistance. We also have a card party on the 1st Wednesday of each month, when a delicious lunch is prepared and served by the hostessess.

Fraternally, Estelle Kelley —SPJST---

BRIEF HISTORY OF LODGE SLOVAN JIIIU NO. 26, SPJST, SKIDMORE

Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26 was the first local lodge to obtain a charter after the original twenty five maternal lodges organized the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST). It was organized on September 19, 1897, in Bee County in what was known as the Central Community School House, located about six or seven miles south of the present city of Beeville. The original building where the lodge was organized was later dismantled and replaced by a different building, which still stands at the present time.

The ten charter members who organized this local lodge were as follows: Jos. Bohac Jos, Barton Vine Doubrava,

This is the steel .•' • eleton structure of the new 11::.rne of Lodge Poki.uk No. iiioustcn, as we photographed it on ‘--Stepan Kubala Valentine Kubala Peter Mikeska, Sr. Jos. Stroubal Frank 8ugarek, Sr. Karel Sugarek Frank VavruSa, Sr. None of the charter members are living at the present time.

Since most of the charter members at the time Lodge No. 26 was organized lived near Skidmore, Texas, at that time a very thriving town because of good railroad facilities, the seat of Lod ge Slovan Jihu No, 26 was established at Skidmore Texas, which is still true today.

The first president of Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26 was Peter Mikeska, and it was this man who had a great deal to do with organizing Lodge No. 26, SPJST. After serving as president for many years, Bro. Peter Mikeska, Sr. had to give up his office due to illness, and his son, Bro. P. K. Mikeska, was then elected to serve as president of the ledge, a position he held until the Decemb e r 1943 meet'ng, when he declined to accept the nomination for the presidency , Bro. John P. Nedbalek was elected president of the lodge in the December 12, 1943 meeting„ and served as pre ql.dent of the lodge for sixteen years, being re-elected each year by -cl n en. However, in the annual meetin • held en December 13, 1959, due to his f ail'np: health he asked the members who were present at the meeting not to place his name in nomination for the presidency of the lodge, and it was at this meeting that Bro. Clifton Trlica was elected president of the lodge and has been re-elected to that position since that time.

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Lodge Slovan Jihu No, 26, SPJST has been steadily growing since it was organized, and at the present time there are 155 certificates held by the membership of this lodge, of which there is $150,399.00 of life insurance, and $67,000.00 of double indemnity insurance.

The delegate who will represent the lodge at the convention in Waco is entitled to 89 votes.

For the past several years, the meetings of this lodge have been conducted in the Olmos Community Club House, located about seven miles west of the town of Skidmore. The regular meetings of the lodge are conducted quarterly, on the first Sunday in the months of March, June, September, and December.

Most of the information for the brief history of Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, was obtained from Brother J. J. Doubrava who is the son of one of the charter members of Lodge No , 26, and from some of the old records of the lodge.

Fraternally yours, Jos. Koliha, Jr. Member of Lodge No. 26 —SPJSTBro. Frank Moucka was editor of the Vestnik from 1924 until his death on 1 January 1951 in West.

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Lodge No. 118, Kingsville: T is picture was taken March Stn, 147, at the meeting held at the home of Brother now oecea_xd.

In the p7:-J-ere, reading left to right, front row: Joe W. Horak , Jerry Lukastik, Charlie Elsik (deceased), Louis S. Elsik, Louie H. Elsilk, Joe. Farek Jr., Frank Elsik, Frank Laza, Hen ry Ondrej (deceased), Joe Farek, and Henry Ondrej, Jr. Back row: Lula Els:k, Marie Elsik, Catherine Horak (desceas ed), Evelyn Elsik Brown, Barbara Farek, Rosa Borah, Jane Farek Sanders, Annie Laza, Lillie Elsik, Theresa Ondrej, and Mary Farek.

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HISTORY OF LODGE NO. 118, KINGSVILLE Late in the year of 1924 several then members of the SPJST of different lodges got together and discussed the possibility of organizing a lodge here in Kingsville. There was a called meeting at the farm home of Brother Joe and Sister Terezie Elsik, Present at the meeting were Joe and Katherine Horak and sons Joe W. and Frank, members at that time of Lodge No. 117 at Robstown, originally coming from Elk and Mart, Texas. Also present were Brother Henry and Sister Teresa Ondrej and Brother Frank Laza from from Lodge No. 45 Vlastencc in Shiner.

Brother Joe Elsik and Sister Terezie Elsik, charter members of the SPJST, were also members of Vlastenec No. 45. Brother Jim Farek and Sister Barbara Farek, whe were members of the Seymour lodge, were also present.

It was unanimously decided to start the ball rolling and the results were that on the 7th day of December 1924, Lodge No. 118 was organ'zed and taken into the fold of the great SPJ ST Society by Brother John R. Kubena, then secretary of the Supreme Lodge.

The big day took place at the farm home of Brother Joe and Sister Terezie Elsik, who were my parents. It was an all-day affair, with several nonmembers joining, the organization.

Those joining then were Joe Lukas,.

Anna Laza, Charles and Mary Elsik, Frank, and Louis Elsik. Joe Fatek,

Jerry Lukastik and Joe Dvorak Sr. also joined at this time. A little later more of the Horak Family joined, and also the Hasek Family. At the meeting also were some members from Robstown, the John Veselkas, Zita, Machart, and some others that I do not remember were there.

This is our 40th anniversary year and we still have monthly meetings.

After we started we had our meetings in the old city jail house for a couple of years, which was also used by the carpenter's union. We then used an old abanboned church in the country for some time and after it was sold we started having meetings in the homes of members in rotation by drawing numbers. This was carried on until about three or four years ago when we started using the American Legion Hall, and recently we changed to the VFW Hall. We also have meetings in the homes of those who wish to have them.

We have always had good attendance of members at our meetings, considering the number of members in our lcd ge. We have at the present time changed over to night meetings and have better attendance . I am sure it is no different in our lodge than it is in other lodges where it is very hard to get the young members to attend meetings and to take over the duties of officers because the old ones will not be here forever. Some of us have been officers since our organization, and

would certainly be glad to see some of the younger set come in and take over.

It has always been my pleasure to serve as an officer and, attend meetings because I enjoy the get-together and enjoy a talkfest, a game of dominoes, or other games. I am sure if the young members would start attending meetings and taking part in all lodge activities they would enjoy it as much as we old ones do.

I am sure that there are some names that are omitted but it is not intentional because it is hard to remember all these things after so long a time.

Our first secretarial record book was destroyed by fire in 1929 when my home was destroyed. I feel sure that a more interesting story could have been written had there been more references.

Our present lodge officers are Frank Laza, President; Joe Farek, Vice-President; Frank Els , k, Secretary; Louie H. Elsik, Bookkeeper; and Louis Elsik, Treasurer.

I will close with best wishes for a most succes s ful convention, and best wishes for a most successful convention, and best wishes to all members of the SPJST. Fraternally, Frank Elsik â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJSTThe oldest living charter member of the SPJST is Sister Terezie Valchar, 102 years young, and a member of Bila Hora No. 16, Hallettsviile.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF LODGE JARO 130, DALLAS Dallas, Texas Our Lodge Jaro No. 130 was established 1 January 1917. At that time a good many members transferred from Dallas Lodge Pokrok No. 84 to our lodge. President of Lodge Pokrok, Bro. Drobil, and Jan Filipec attended our first meeting. The new members who joined at that time were as follows: A. Pavelka, Zdenka Kebrle, Katerina Pavelka, Marie Pavelka, Marie Filipec, home of I ode Jaro No. 130 and Sokol Julie Sacharer, Anezka, Zazvorkova, F. ; It was built in 1Cf ",;t at a test e Rendel, Jan Kebrle, B07.ena Valcik, The building committee bought a Anezka Rendl, Marie Mrkvicka, 'Emma 4-acre plot of wooded area far out on Pavelka, Katerina Pavelka.

Greenville Avenue. Construction start.

Those members transferrin g; from ed. I was charged with the ta;k of reLodge No. 84 were: gotiatin,- a l gq .n for moo, later raisJos. Valcik, R, Ehrenberger, Jakub ed to $50,000, from the Lodge, Pavelka, R. Zarnazal, Jan Machala, MaSPJST. I was also chairman of a fund rie Rezek, Josefina Mrlik, Frantiska drive compaign, and solicited funds Malik, Alois Sil, Anna Sil, Frantiska from all our friends. We collected Baar, Marie Ehrenberger, Anna Hulabout $35,000. We are still thankful to ovec, Gustav Malik, Jan Filipec, Marie these generous donors and the finanZatloukal, Francis Homola, Frank cial sacrifices toward this great fraterGoebel, Josef Vanyura, J. Vancura, Jan nal project. The building was comand Anna Bubak. pleted in six months. It is 100 feet long The first meeting of Lodge Jaro was and 110 wide, and is built of the finest held in the old Sokol Hall on Carl materials money can buy. If we want Street, and the following officers were to build something similar this year, it installed: President John Filipec, Vice would co- t us $250,000. The area around President Alois Sil, Secretary John us is being sought by other organizaVancura, Financial Secretary Josef tiOns: the Elks, and a big hospital is Goebel, Treasurer John Zazvorka, being built nearby.

Guide Fr. Ehrenberger, and guard John I'm pointing all this out to show Machala. Today, you rarely hear of you, brothers and sisters, what can be guides and guards being elected. done when a group of sincere fraThe following officers served one or ternalists joined together in a commore years as president of our lodge: mon effort and working hand in hand.

John Filipec, 3 years; Will Nesuda, 11 We are the envy of many Dallas clubs years; F. Parma, 3 years; Stanley Huland organizations. We hold physical ovec, 5 years; Vaclav Kucera, 3 years; instruction classes twice a week. AlAnton Rotrekl, 2 years; Vinc Ondrusek, most a hundred youngsters and teen2 years, Joe Vita, 1 year; Joe Jurcik agers are participating.

Our instructors served from 1949 until the present president, A. M. Vrla, took office in devote their time free. I would like to remind all the delegates to the con1961.

When the local lodge of the Western vention that the money we donate to Bohemian Fraternal Association was the Sokol Organization ,goes to a useorganized in Dallas in 1940, they held ful and noble purpose, and the amount their meetings in the old Sokol Hall on ought to be increased. In their last convention, the Western Bohemian Carl Street. These three units — Sokol, Fraternal Association donated $3,500 to SPJST 130, and ZCBJ — had a definite the American Sokol, because they know influence on the Czech community in the Dallas area, and much good work the value of the Sokol movement.

I- have been a delegate to seven conwas done for charity and war-time purposes. In 1954, talk got started ventions, and most of those times, have served on the Committee for Salaries about the construction of a new hall, and Donations, several times as and a building committee started to work. SPJST No. 130 was asked to join chairman. I have always favored good salaries for our Supreme Lodge officers in the effort, as was Dallas Lodge 401 of the WBFA. The latter, however, in and the editor. That's the ONLY WAY a special meeting, voted down the you can get a good man to work for you. When I was delegate to my first merger by one vote.

7442 Cr. ravillc Avenue, 13.21 convention in S:2hulenburg 44 years ago, I witnessed the approval of a $150.00 monthly salary for Supreme Lodge Secretary Bro. John B. Kubena.

That' all he got for the tremendocs amount of work he was doing. I made a motion that we raise his pay to $550.00.

On occasion I have been criticized for the present salaries of our Supremc Lodge officers and editor, but those complaints were based largely on complaints against certain individuals.

That i not, however, the fault of the Committee on Salaries and Donations; that is the responsibility of delegates electing those people to those positions.

See you all at the convention in Waco.

Fraternally, Hugo Schefcak (Picture of Bro. Schefcak in Czech Section. -- Editor).

-SPJ STSUORT HISTORY OF SOKOL ZIZKA DALLAS Sokol Zizka was organized in Dallas, Texas, cn January 1, 1912. The organizational meeting was held in the home of Brother V. Rezek. At this memorable meeting, seventeen immigrants from Czechoslovakia participated. They were: Brothers F. Burda, S. Hulovec, J. Hubik, B. Janke, J. Kutil, F. Koza, V. Kasal, J. Machala, S. Martinik, V. Novak, J. Ondrusck, A Pavelka, F. Rubis, V. Rezek, J. Randuch, J. Vancura and J. Zazvorka. During this meeting, the first group of officers was elected as ,follows: President, F. Rubis; Vice President, J. Hubik; Secretary, V. Rezek; Financial Secretary, F. Burda; Treasurer, J. Ondnumek; Dramatic Director, F. Rubis and Building Maintenance Supervisor, S. Marinik.

Even in its infancy, Sokol Zizka began to play an important role in the lives of the growing community of Czechoslovak immigrants who were

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 moving into Dallas. Membership flourished in this new Sokol Unit and its members were quick to recognize and accept the responsibility for contributing to the physical, moral and mental health and fitness of the community of which this unit was a part, To achieve this first goal as a new Sokol Unt, its members conceived the first Physical Training School and classes v.:( re held in the members' yaids where limited pm n stic equipment was available. Be' ,:g very short of fund, most of the equipment was improvised by the membership.

As the unit expanded, its membe s and activities expanded to not only gymnastics, but included leetures, presentation of stage plays, etc.

Its membership was also quick to recognize the need to organize a Ladies' Auxiliary which could participate in these activities. With this in mind, the Sokol "Libuse" was organized in 1913 as a Ladies' Auxiliary Unit. With the addition of this unit, the women joined the men as equals in Sokol activities.

As the unit gained new members and its gymnastic classes expanded, its founders realized that the time had come when this unit must find a permament home in which to conduct gymnastic activities , and meetings.

Consequently, the membership appointed a Building Committee in 1914. To raise funds, various activities were engaged in such as stage plays, dances, gymnastic exhibitions and bazaars.

Members, their friends and business organizations contributed of their time and money to enable Sokol Zizka to commence construction of their new home in 1915. The "Sokolovna" was completed in April of that year an achievement turning into a reality that was only a dream of this unit's found ers.

Realizing that social activities, such as dances to be held in the new home, were their best source of income — an orchestra was organized composed of Sokol members which played at all Sokol functions wit hoot charge.

This is just one example of how this unit's members gave of their time to see that Sokol was properly established in this community.

The need for a Czech Library was urgent, since no Czech literature or material was available through public libraries To meet this need, a library was established and named after Jan Hus, in memory of this great man. The library was established with 270 books which were loaned or donated by the

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membership. The library quickly gained several hundred more books as people from near and far came-to seek use of this fine library and in appreciation, donated more books to expand this fine collection of Czech literature and novels.

In 1915, the Czech National CoUncil of America was formed within the membership of Sokol. This was an organization to help the United States and Czechoslovak war effort, as there were many Czech soldiers in the armies of our Allies fighting for the independence of their homeland. In:1916, with war imminent, the young Sokol male members began drilling and training in earnest for the coming war. With the Uinited States entering the first World War in 1917, 14 members:: joined the Armed Forces, with the balance of the membershi p young and old -doing their part toward the war effort.

Those who read this beginning of our unit must realize that our founders were all immigrants of Czech descent who had strong ties with their homeland, and who left their homes in Europe to escape povertY --- seek a better way of life and enjoy the freedom provided by this great country of ours.

Real i ze, too — they left their families behind and that they joined in the war effort, not only to keep our United States strong and free, but to gain freedom and independence for their homeland of Czechoslovakia. The Sokol Unit worked with the Czech National Council of America to raise funds for the Legionaires.

With the end of the war, Sokol activities again retrned to normal and gymnastic classes resumed in full force.

In its true spirit of cooperation and service' to its coninrurilty, the Sokol Gymnasium 'became the home of other •zeCh organizations. In 1917, Ledge Jaro, :SPJST. No 130.:was fanned which a --fraternal: insurance organization and also the SVPS Chapter of Mutual Fire Insurance was organized at this location for the benefit of all Czech immigrants, regardles of whether they were members or not. In 1935, the Circle of Czech Women was fonned. which has contributed so greatly to our growth. All these organizations work harmoniously together for the betterment of our community and our Nation.

With the advent of the Second World War, our gymnastic activities were again curtailed,, : as most of our young men, went off to war. , Sokol activities were reduced to Women's and Children's Classes and others activities, such 'as plays, bazaars, et cetera.

At the close of hostilities Sokol once again became a center of activity for our gymnastic classes.. .

As our great City of Dallas grows — so'must our unit. Our membership saw the need for expansion and in 1954 annointed a Site 'Committee to look for a new home, Today - the great Sokol and SPJST Gymnasium and Rcreation Center is a reality. For growth, coupled with direction. here is new and tangible evidence of Dallas' Czechoslovaks vision to plan ahead for the continuing growth of Dallas Southwest.

It takes us back to a regular meeting ' of . the Sokols in the year Of 1954, when, after almost a half-centUry of continuous operation at the same lo-

40 cation, a momentous, well-timed decision was conceived. That we, as a progressive athletic and educational organization should in the very near future consider relocating to a more spacious location, to better serve our members and community. With prolonged hesitation this motion was ratified and immediately a site committee con6'isting of Emil Hrabina. Walter Hosek, and Miro Jurcik was appointed.

The Site Committee's objective was to present to its membership a centrallocated tract of land. After viewing many sites, over a period of months, several were presented to the membership for approval. The present fouracre, wooded plot was chosen over all others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by the membership.

The purchase was matte in 1957, and the grounds improvement committee was appointed, headed by Miro Jurcik, Joe Maea, Francis Smith, and Walter Kalmus. Half a hundred members came to work to clear the grounds, to make way for an entrance and road.

A Building Committee was appointed for construction of the Center. Appointments consisted of Chairman Walter Hosek, Emit Hrabina, Vine Ondrusek, Julius Podhrasky and John Kebrle Jr.; for SPJST, Chairman Arnold Vrla, Joe Janicek and Hattie Sebetka.

Wide acceptance of ideas from the membership were considered, formulated and expedited. A scale model of a proposed building was built by W. Hosek, presented to, and approved by the committee and accepted by the membership. George Marble was obtained as the architect. A group of reputable builders was selected to present bids for consideration. Prior to the awarding of the contract to a builder, exhaustive study and analysis of plans and specifications were made.

J. L. O'Rourke Construction Company was selected to construct the building with the committee participating in the project.

Tribute to foresight and confidence, Sokol and SPJST had their ground breaking ceremony on Sunday, February 15, 1959. A few days thereafter actual construction began on the new project. It required six months to complete, cost well over one hundred thousand dollars, covers 11,000 square feet of floor space. The overall size is 100 feet long and 110 feet wide The gymnasium and ballroom is 80'x80'; ceiling towers to 22 feet in height. It houses a modern stage, nursery, apparatus and engine room, ladies' lounge, men's locker and shower room, a spacious

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75'x30' kitchen, banquet and refreshment room. The entire building is completely air-conditioned with a 50-ton unit. The effective use of brick, steel. metal, combined with glass creates a structure of strength, prestige, dignity and pride.

May this facility encompass persons who will always search for freedom, truth, strength and sound morals, so that these two organizations will forever be an effective fcrce for the progress of cur community, and our great patTon. (Submitted by Bro. Hugo Schefcak, Dallas. Information from souvenir dedication program).

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Features BIOGRAPHY OF BROTI ER J. P. NEDBALEK Bro. John Paul Nedbalek, the son of Peter and Rozina (Peeena) Nedbalek was born on August 30, 1876, in the province of Moravia, in Czechoslovakia.

With his parents and two sisters, the Nedbalek family came by boat to the United States of America, landing at Baltimore, Maryland in May 1881 and immediately left by train for Ellinger, Texas.

From Ellinger the family moved to a farm located between Schulenburg and Hallettsvile, a settlement called Hackberry, where young John started attending school at the age of seven years, walking a distance of over three miles in, the morning to school and back home in the evening after school.

He had to walk through pastures that had wild and mean cattle in them.

At the age of nine years, young John was bitten by a copperhead snake while coming home from the field where he had been picking cotton, and since the local doctor lived nearby he received prompt medical attention, which no doubt saved his life.

Porn the Hackberry Settlement, the Nedbalek family moved in the fall of the year 1887 to a farm located near Shiner, in Gonzales County, where young John got his first real experience in farming.

In the summer of 1890, John's father bought 120 acre of prairie land in Bee County, located about four miles south of the town of Skidmore where John's father built a house and barn, and where the Nedbalek family moved to from Gonzales County farm in a co y-

BRO. J. P. NEDBALE ered wagon, bringing along about 15 head of cattle and horses. Young John, then 14 years of age, helped drive these animals on horseback all the way, a trip which lasted 3 days, The family arrived at their new home on December 14, 1390.

The new farm was raw prairie land that had to be worked into cultivation; most of it had to be grubbed since it was full of mesquite roots and took much hard, manual labor. Young John had to help, and was able to attend the school at Skidmore only three or four months during a school term.

As young John grew up, he realized the necessity of having more education so 'he enrolled in a correspondence-bymail school. He studied the lessons sent to him very hard, at night by the aid of a kerosene lamp, and after about two years received his diploma. After receiving his diploma, young John desided to take a course in business administration, and upon completion of this course at the age of 24, he left the farm, and on January 1, 1900, accepted a position as a clerk in a drug store at Yoakum, and started to study as a pharmacist. However, upon the death of his mother, in April 1902, young John resigned his position and went back to Skidmore to live with his father.

While John's mother was still living, she taught her son the Czech alphabet and showed him how to read Czech newspapers, so that at the age of 14

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Supreme Lodge, SPJST, June 1964: (Dates in parentheses are dates directors were elected to the Supreme Lodge): Standing, L to R: J. M. Skrabanek, District Five (1945); R,ibert Cervenka, District Three (1912-1936, 1940-1944, 1952, to present); Henry Vitek, District Two (1961); R. E. Broz, District Four (1947); John A. Kobena, District One (1957); Chas. Holasek, District Seven (1949); Ed P. Sralia, District Six (April meeting 1958). Seated: Legal Adviser August Kacir, Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik, Secretary Raymond A. Urbanovsky, President Edward L. Marek, Vice President Joe B. Hejny, Treasurer Jos. Koliha, Jr. young John could read and write Czech very well.

It was in September 1900 that young John obtained membership in the local Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, SPJST, where he was a very faithful member until his death, thus being a member for more than 63 years.

It was in: the summer of 1907 that Brother Nedbalek, as a delegate from local Lodge Slovan Jihu, No. 26, attended the general SPJST Convention in Caldwell, Texas. After the convention on his way home, Brother Nedbalek stopped to visit his sister and brotherin-law at Shiner, and it was while visiting there that he met Miss Marie Juren, who at that time was employed as a clerk in the Walter Brothers general merchandise store, and as Brother Nedbalek oftentimes related, it was "love at first sight", The flame of love kept growing through their correspondence by mail, so that on October 21, 1908, the two were married, at the home of the bride's parents in Fayetteville by the bride's father, Rev. Henry

Juren, who was a minister in the Czech Moravian Church.

In the spring of 1908 Brother Nedbalek bought a 5-acre tract of land in the western part of Skidmore and built a new home, where the newlyweds went after their marriage and where they resided for more than 25 years.

During this period of 25 years, four children were born to bless this home, one daughter Evalie Victoria, and three, sons, Lee Roy, Oscar Leon and Daniel Webster.

In 1909, Brother Nedbalek accepted a position as a clerk in a general merchandise store in Skidmore, which was owned mostly by railroad men, since Skidmore at that time was a rail road junction. After this junction was moved to Yoakum, the store was sold and it was then that the County Commissioner's Court appointed Brother Nedbalek as Justice of the Peace for the Skidmore district to fill out a vacancy caused by the moving to the Rio Grande Valley of Justice of the Peace

Frank Russek.

In the year 1911, Brother Nedbalek accepted a position as manager of the John F. Grant Lumber Yard, located in Skidmore, which he held for about 8 years, and from which he resigned to a(cept a Civil Service position as a rural mail carrier out of the Skidmore post office. He served the rural patrons from May 1, 1919 to the end of j t ne 1934, and having received a transfer . to serve as rural mail carrier on Route 1 out of the Beeville Post Office, Brother and Sister Nedbalek moved to Beeville where Brother Nedbalek served the natrons of the Beeville Route from July 1, 1934 until his retirement- on August 31, 1941.

While a resident of Skidmore, Brother Nedbalek was for many years a member of the Ski-dmore School Board and served as secretary of the school board.

Brother Nedbalek was a very faithful member of local Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, of the SPJST in which he held various offices, including the

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42 highest office of the lodge for sixteen consecutive years, each tune being reelected by aulanial He was also a member and'president for many years of heal lodge No. 57 of the Farmers Mutual' Protective socialion , known as the RVOS, which. issues fire and extended coverage:poli-• cies.

Brother Nedbalek was respected by all who knew him as a good Christian, law-abiding citizen, and. fraf" who wa . always ready to he n in timof need. da‘q hibe 25, ftn:',and his id t re :4 on : Novemi:er in I groin Cemetely `l';' :a: Surviving him are b Marie Nedbalek: one . ■ : ■ 11-11pr C. R. (Evalio) 1T1,!,;11c,,.: and i hi'c sons, Lee ROy, (1)ar Leon. and Daniel Webster; six grand:hildren, and t‘.‘, d rea.t grand children, and one si,- ! ei Irs. Frances Sta Though gone from sigh dear, To all of us remaining here Fool steps which he left to follow Rir those who will be here tomorrow, May his good deeds live fOrever:1 Among each Fraternal Sister and Brother,' May Our departed peace Our remembrance of him will never cease.

Submitted by Jos, Koliha, Jr, Member Lodge 23, Skidmore MR. J. N. NUTT GIJFST SPFAHE AT CONVENTTON BANQUET

Mr. J. N. Nutt, Etate Insurance Commissioner, will he guest speaker at the Miss SRIST coronation baneuet on Wednesday evening, June 18th, at Karelia Temple, in Waco.

Mr. Nutt, well known Insurance ecritive, was a ppointed insurance' COM° missioner on Se p tember 1st, 1903. Mr. Nutt brought 28 years insurance experience with him to his new position.

The state was indeed fortunate in recurring the service', of an honest-togoodness insurance man, and his appointment was widely acclaimed throughout the entire insurance industry.

Mr. Nutt has been identified with the insurance industry since 1935.

From 1935 to 1952, he was an examin-: er for the Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners in Austin, during which

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member of Lodge - L1 ha the Corpus C

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Akilije, was electa Pro. Rudolph Troiaat ft San Antonio Con-

-9 al....;) the comi.. :1 vention im lDi 6.13.co, TronbU is also manager of the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor.

time he examined firms engaged in all phases of insurance, including life, fire and casualty, health and accident, bonding and title companies. He represented the National Association of In. urance Commis,doners in making examinations of companies domiciled in other stah-s.

He resigned from the State Department of Insurance in 1952 to loin a Dallas gtouo in organizing the Mercantile Seeei Lty Life Insurance Company when he served as director and executive vice president. .He resigned in March 1502 and became a consultant to a number of life insurance companie--. , devoting some of his time to his ranching interests in Hood County.

He,,is an a . sociate, of the Conference of ACtua,ries in Public . PraCtice and is licensed by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. He is also an associate of the Naval Air Training Command, a member of the Navy League of the United States, the Insurance Club of Dallas, and the Dallas County Grand Jury Association.

He is a former vice president and director, First National Bank, Grandbury, Texas; a fdrmer member of the executive committee, Texas Life ConVention; former member, executive committee, Dallas Citizens Committee of Public Schools; member, Dallas His-

THE HON. J. N. NUTT

torical. Society; Dallas Health Muscum; National Association of Life Underwriters; past president East Kessler Civic Club; and past president, Dallas Citizens Charter Association; Dallas Rotary Club; former member and (Continued on page 44)

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Georgetown, South Carolina May 16, 1964 Mr. Nick A. Morris, Editor Vestnik P. 0. Box 85 West, Texas Dear Mr. Morris: We should like to call your attention to a woman in your community who we think would make an exceptionally interesting story for your pages. She is a woman in a field that isn't too well known as a place for women â&#x20AC;&#x201D; life insurance.

She is Mrs. Lillian Kruse Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas 287 Piney Point Road Houston, Texas Mrs. Kruse is a 1964 member of our organization, The Women Leaders Round Table, which is the top industry club for women who sell life insurance as a carrer. There are only 300 members in the world; they must sell at least a quarter of a million dollars worth of insurance a year and most of our members sell twice that.

To achieve membership, a woman must have the initiative to go into business for herself, the personality to find her own clients. and the knowledge and understanding to keep them.

A woman who can do this is pretty certain to have something interesting to say.

SISTER LILLIAN KRU E (Lodge 88, Houston)

Sincerely, Mrs. Ruth B. Hudson, C.L.U. Publicity Chairman

SP cr FIRS' MEMBER OF THE WOMEN LEADERS ROUND TABLE of the Nafioraal Association of Life Underwriters for 1g64 ONE OF ONLY 300 MEMBERS IN THE WORLD

44 (Continued from page 42) sponsor Dallas Council on World Affairs; former director, Dallas County Community Chest.

A native of Grandbury in Rood County, Mr. Nutt's early schooling was in the Granb:ry public schools. Later he attended Thorp Springs Christian College and Baylor University, where he was graduated in 1131. He also attended Southern Methodist University Institute of Insurance Marketing, Mr. Nutt was married to the former 11/11.s Glenn E. Thornton in 1932. They live at 702 Rainbow Drive in Dallas.

They have a married daughter, Mrs. Charles L. R.amay, 2514 Alpaca Pass, Dallas. Mr. Nutt is a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Dallas.

IN TRIBUTE TO BRO. L. 0. MOSEY{ The late brother editor, Louis Otto Hosek, was born in Vienna, Austria, of Czech parentage.

He came to America in 1907, to settle in Ennis, Texas, where he became an active worker in their then social circles.

From his first job as a cowboy at forty cents a day and keep, brother Hosek was in his time a farmer, banker, bookeeper, merchant, postmaster, rancher, and the Editor of your Vestnik.. He was also a National Guardsman.

All of his life in America, he contributed to the Czech, and earlier to the German, newspapers. He travelled all over the state and knew most of the first Czech families in Texas. He knew their problems, their ambitions and their longings, He stressed that the immigrant first overcome his language barrier which isolated him to the Czech circle of communication.

VESTNiK Brother Hosek was especially fond of the young people of the first generation of American-born; for he knew that they were still leashed with many of the old country ways of their parents from which they were trying to extricate themselves, and he tried to bring a little enrichment, culture, and widening of horizons of activity into their lives. He stres .;cd that we perpetuate our cultural Czech heritage into the framework of our American living for a more enriched life. Thus he became a Sokol gymnast and instructor when the Ennis Sokol was organized. He participated in Czech dramatics, their bands, song tests, dances, and in the educational speaking events.

Brother Hosek was also active in local civic and Masonic work. Many a baptismal in our country churches still boast of his work as a creative artist, as do many stage curtains in our rural halls.

It was such Czech immigrants as these who mapped out our fraternal path in benevolence, humanity, and brotherhood, to a rightful place among the fraternals in our state.

As Vestnik editor, Louis Hosek again plunged into work among his beloved youth, now the progeny of the first families of Czech extraction in Texas, helping them find expression in their lodge endeavors by elicauragement and applause. He knew that to encourage brought forth greater effort in self-improvement and that to ap -plaudbroghtf apines djoy in the heart . His was a labor of love for our Order. He sought unity among the fraternal family. Our pioneer days were now over and there was much work ahead, but in concerted effort, for our growth and our development, to become one of the greatest fraternal orders in the state of Texas.

He said many times that a whole generation of youth was lost to our Order because we neglected our young people and their needs; that they were our hopes for our tomorrows and that we must never again neglect them if we are to continue to function.

God, in his infinite grace and mercy, called brother Hosek home to rest from his earthly labors while at the peak of his work as your Editor. He didn't finish his term of office. He passed away suddenly on October 25, 1952, at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas, where he had gone for a checkup.

He leaves his name to four fine sons, one of whom preceded him in death.

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 There are five grandchildren and two beautiful little great-granddaughters.

His Q00-1 deeds are his posterity.

Submitted in his memory, lovingly, by his wife, Anno. Kraft Hosek â&#x20AC;˘

BOB R. JM)BESH Bob Debesh was born on Sept. 9th, 1939. He will be 25 this year, and is the son of LE,'174S. A. Dobee.! -1 of North Zulch.

He g raduated from Abilene High School in Houston, and has been attending the University of Houston. He. is an architect major. Bob interrupted his schooling for 6 months tour of duty in the U. S. Army. He completed eight weeks of basic training at Dort Polk. La., and served the remaining four months at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He came home April 17th, 1964, and now resides at 332 Gulf Bank Road, Roo ton, with his brother and sister-in-law.

Bob was president of he Youth Club of Lodge No, as , from 1961 until October 1963, when he entered the service.

He won the state prize for the greatest number of points accumulated in 1962 and he also won 1st place in the lodge contest the same year. He was very active in all projects that the lodge sponsored. He participated in nearly all of the English programs the lodge put on and he states he had a "ball" doing them. :Bobby will resume studiaa at the University of Houton in September of this year in order to receive his architectural degree in May of 1965. Bob has already established his capabilities as a fine architect. We wish him every success in this field.

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J. M. ,KP.ZABANEK 182,500.00!

LILLIA7: $202.,000.00

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ANNA MILAN $111,000.00

LEONARD MIKESKA 109.000.00 OLEXA $68,750.00

JOHN KRIZAN $58,500.00

E. P. SRALLA $'55,250.00

JOHNNIE $,68,()0().()0

5 ANLEf VIILA $51,500.00

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FRANK B_ $' FRANEK 0,75(00

N, JR.

EDWIN HOLUB $46,250.00

ALVIN ZIDEK 15,(A.03

1, HE PETR $38,000.00

FRANK C. SACKY $45,250.00

A. J. LOSTAK $37,500.00

RAYMOND VOLCIK $37,250.00

C. S. BUBENIK $36,750.00

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EL W. GAIDA $31,000.00

s31,250.00

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E. II, JAEUE:41c $27,000.00

LeROY KAMAS $26,500.00

HERMAN BAFTHE

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District Or - Anizers' Page rfP

CIV!- a, AR WitIFN

V. H. Barina District One — Jan. 1957

FRED KVETON District Four — March 1957

e4ANI7v1T, ASQ UI

.1111-IN J. District Two – Nov. 1962

JARDA CERNY District Five — Feb. 1961

ED HIS POSITION)

ARNOLD M. VRLA

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LEO KRAUSE, Jr. District Six — Jan. 1961

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ter job in the future. I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your support in the past and also in the days ahead.

In conclusion I wish to extend my best wishes for a very successful and fruitful XIX Convention of the SPJST. Fraternally yours, Henry E. Vitek, Director, District No. 2, SPJST --SPJ STFROM DISTRICT III Wishing the delegates to the XIX SPJST' Convention every success and fruitful harmony.

Fraternally, Robert Cervenka, Director, Third District --SPJST-

JAROSLAV KLEPIAIK District Seven â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sep. 1959 (Resigned Mar. 1, 1964)

Directors' Gyeeti FROM DISTRICT ONE On the eve of the Convention, I want to extend greetings and best wishes to all the dele,gates and members present at the convention.

You have difficult days ahead of you. We can all .understand and appreciate your loyalty toward the SPJST. May your deliberations be brief but clear, accurate, and complete. May we all work toward the betterment of our fraternity.

John A. Kubena, Director, District I --SP.) STDISTRICT NO. 2 Dear Brothers and Sisters: The XIX Convention of the SPJST will be held in just a few days. It seems only a few short months ago that we adjourned our last convention in San Antonio. However, it is not just a short time ago, but four years since that time. During that time much has been done and the SPJST has been steadily growing and going forward as it should. This would not have been possible if it were not for the splendid cooperation and understanding that exists at the Supreme Lodge.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to represent District II and the entire membership at the Supreme Lodge.

During this, my first term as Director of District II, I've gained much experience that will help me to do a bet-

OD (iTVRTEHO OKRSKU ',afar preje nakitm sjezdu SPJST ve Waco, za, -celY okrsek H. F. BROZ, Reditel IV. okrsku STFROM DISTRICT V Best wishes to the -19th Convention.

May we take another step forward for the continued ,growth and prosperity of our Order'.

J. M. Skrabanek Director, Dist, V. --SPJST-

l;l1ESTf:HO OKRSKU Blahoprani a mnoho zdaru vsem et& nYin Delegatrim, a clelegatkam, elentim, a nA yStevnikiim, XIX sjezdu Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, y e Waco preje reditel "Sesteho okrsku E. P. Sralla OD

-SP,T STOD

SEDMEHO OKRSKU

Za okrsek sedmy nagi Jednoty, pfeji XIX sjezdu plodue- jednani a vSechan zdar!

Karel Holasek Reclitel, VII okrsku

PLEDG OF ALLEGIANC "I pledge Allegiance to the nag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

11 TRIBUTE TO A TPU:.

BROTHER, ANTON BUY, SR. Brother Anton Billy was born on January 16, 1889, in the village of Crhov in northern Moravia., one of five sons. At the age of 22 he decided to leave his homeland and venture to the land of freedom, He arrived in America in 1908, traveling to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, New Orleans, and finally to Houston, Texas, where he settled and made his permanent home: Here Brother Billy's love for fellowship gave bun and his other countrymen the idea of organizing VZDELAVACI SPOLEIK POKUOK "Educational Club Progress," %,-17.1,!la functioned from 1908 until 1916.

In 1910 Brother Bily, tocether with 28 charter members, organized Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88. The first year he served in the capacity of Guard.

On Brother Bily's initiative the present

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Miss SPJST Candidates at the XViil Convention in San An tonio ira 196n, L. Vlarian Fn s Blame •, District 7 (Lodge 133, San Antonio); Barbara Zabcik, repre rented Districf. 2 ( 7,4, C,-;,c7or...•.: ••• An y: presented District 3 (Lodge 84, Dallas); Sandra Watson, rep resented District 5 C ; p — represented District 1 (Lodge 9, Snook); Helen Mocha, repre sertetl District 4 77, Iii'mniur • 0';111.0. ger, represented District 6 (I,odge 2'7, Elmatori). Since the t ii e this picture was taireD, Jerry Al Mrs. Johnny Nluchlstein „unl now lives in Avoca, Texas. The rest have since finishel colleges artd v higher learning, and as far as can be determined, are still single. (We are indebted to Mrs. Antonio for this picture, of which this is probably the only copy, As everyone knows, Miss Sandra Watsco., District 5, was chosen as 1111 . .s SPJST at the XVIII Convcn Hon. Ed,). lodge location was bought and the first 40 x 80 lodge home was built. He served on the Building Committee. In 1934 when the present lodge home was built Brother Bily had a tremendous part in supporting and erecting this project. He served on the Building Committee, and when the lodge was opened to the membership he was elected to the Board of Trustees and served in this capacity for several years.

With the help of Brother Bily, the SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, known as the SVFS Fire Insurance Assn., was founded in 1926. He served as its president from 1927 to 1932.

He also played a part in the founding of tht Liberty Loan Association, was a charter member of the organization, and served on the Board of Directors from 1926 to 1932.

Brother Bily was married in 1912

to Marie Thmasek, and raised six children, four daughters, and two sons.

He was a tailor by trade and worked at this until 1936, when he devoted his time to real estate and his lodge activities. He was a progressive individual, was well read, and ventured no end to secure the right answers to any questions which he might have. He traveled extensively here as well as in Europe. He revisited Czechoslovakia four times, and just before his death on March 16, 1964, at the age of 78, was contemplating another trip to his homeland. Among his other travels he visited Russia, Alaska, Canada, Jamaica, and Mexico. He loved nature and the great outdoors, was a vigorous walker, and his greatest pleasure was in growing things, to plant and to graft trees. His fraternal spirit was always ready to extend a helping hand wherever needed, for which he never accepted any remuneration. His love

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for brotherhood and creativeness was liberal and unselfish, unit his life should serve as an example to our fraternalism and live with. us forever.

His passing is mourned by his wife, Marie Witco ec Bay, whom he married in 1.943, three daughters, Yirs. Lillian Sporn, Mrs. Mary Ann Ezzell, Miss Willie May Bily; two sons, Anton Bily, Jr., and Emil Bily, all of Houston; eight grandchildren; two brother; John Bily of Houston, and Konstant Bily of Czechoslovakia; a host of friends, and the brothers and sisters of Lod ge Pokrok Houston No. 88.

—SPJSTBro. Edward L. Marek was born near Meeks, in Bell County. He belongs to Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

A new SPJST lodge was organized in Brenham in early 1964: Lodge No. 169, Bluebonnet.

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n iss SPJST Canclica

DIANNA MATEJKA District I

BETTY JEAN ZABCIK District IL

SHARON ENGELKE District III

PEGGY JO SIMAICHL District IV

BETTY JO MACHANN District V

SHIRLEY HOLLY District VI

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JANICE BAUMAN ri District VII -SPJSTLODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I was born and raised in the little community of Cottonwood, east Of West, and have lived there all my life.

I am 49 years old. I have been a member of the SPJST for a long time. My grandfather was a Chartar Member of our Lodge No. 6 in :tan I was o r lodge treasurer for seven years, and I am now serving my second term as President of Lodge No 6.

In 1963 I married Ruth Mechell of Abbott. We have two children, Johnnie, 16, and Jeanette, 13.

I am a farmer, operating a 240-acre farm. I am serving by fourth term as a Director and Secretary of the Farmers Gin Co. at West . Texas, and my first Year as Director of the McLennan County Farm Bureau. This is my fOurth year as appraiSer for RVOS Lodge Krizan No 16. I vies the outstanding RVOS appraiser in Tc!Nas for three consecutive years, 1961, 1962. and 1963. I took the appraiser's job for Ledge Krizan No 46 in 1960, with 182 members; it is now well over 400.

I have been an SPJST organizer for seven years now. I more than doubled the membership in Lodge No. 6 in the past four years, I helped to win the 19a9 and 1961 District III Queen Contest for Lodge No. 6.

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he state 3 of _e _UST. Tht; . at Lodge 47. Seaton in the fall of 1963. Since that time, there have been two changes in positions. Back row: Lillie Matejka (I), Julia Bayer (formerly BTB of District IV), Wilma P ,Jesuda (HI) , Maxine Scfcilc (V).

Front row: Elsie Brdeeka (Vi), Marcella Rlegrlik (former YD of Di.strict VII), and Clara Hejl (H). Sister Bayer was replaced by Sister Mary Haister, Seymour, and Sister Klcprlik was replaced by Sister Maxine Pavliska, Floresville.

SISTER MARY IIAISIJElit

SISTER MAXINE PAVLISKA

Sister Haister was elected youth director for District Four in 1954, and served in that capacity until August e vas re-elected 1963. In April, 1964, as District Youth because of the absence of Sis. Julia Bayer from the state. Sister Mister and her family are members of Lodge Sam Houston No 73, Seymour.

Sister Pavtiska vas elected to the position of District Seven Youth Director in the ;:f.:ring meeting of District 7, 1964. She replaces Sister Marcella KleprEik, who resigned that position earlier. Sister Pavliska and her fatuity belong to Lodge Rozkvet Zapadu No. 107, Floresville.

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toR: ,roch, Kenneth le .;J:toThe'., Jerky

ow, L f;) V.: Valerian C.ryg!ir, Daniel Marek, Anton Brother and sister delegates to the 'XIX General Convention at Waco, as you all knew, I am a candidate for Director of SPJST District III. If elected I will devote all the necessary time and energy to serving District III ar-1 the whole SPJST Order to the best of my abilities.

With best wishes to the XIX Convention of the SPJ1ST, I remain, Fraternally yours, John R. Krizan -SPJSTCZECH itT 11,(1;CERS HIGH SCHOOT

Czech is taught at Rogers Hi h School in two-year sequences, first and second successive years. The 1953-64 school year just completed was the first year of the fourth sequence, that is, the 7th year of instruction. First year classes average about 25 students (23 this year), and the second year classes average about 15 students. Bro. J. L. Chervenka, the instructor, has been teaching and a principal at Rogers High School for 17 years. He taught one year prior to that in Granger, Where he also taught Czech. The enrollment at Rogers totals about 550, with about 210 in the high school grades, The school district covers a large part of eastern Bell County and some of western Milani County.

Many of the students are members of SPJST lodges at Seaton, New Colony, Buckholts, Cyclone, and Boland,

Czech Cass, Rogers High School, Rogers, Mrs. Kostohryz, Emil Schovajsa, Mrs. Scho, Mrs. Marelc, J. L, Chervenka s acted as host for these annual luncheons for several yc:tvs, of these young people. Rogers is about 11 miles SE Of Temple. (Sorry we could not attend. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Editor).

CZECHOSLOVAK DAYS AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS: AN IMPORTANT AND CHERISHED TRADITON OF THE AMERICANCZECH COMMUNITY IN TEXAS

The organization of the C,zechosllovak Days in goes back to the 20's, with the point during the Centennial in 1936, when over 30 circles were dancing the "Ceska, Beseda" in the Cotton Bowl and filled the great

stadium with the colors of the costumes, grace of movement, and the joy of Czech folk songs.

The tradition was revived in the 50's and has continued since. The aim of the Czechoslovak Days is to demonstrate to the public the contribution made by the Czechoslovak immigrants to the development of the State of Texas and to the United States, to highlight the culture brought over from the old country, and to demon-

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Broth J. L. Ci cryenka instructor in Czech at Rogers High School. He has been teaching Czech for 6 or 7 years, is the principal of the high school, and also teaches Spanish. strate for the return of democratic' freedoms to Czechoslovakia.

The preparation of the Czechoslovak Day is in the hands of a committee which is composed of two members from each American-Czech lodge and organization in Dallas. They, in turn, represent the respective sister lodges throughout the state. The cooperation of the membership of the committee has always been exemplary and gratifying to all who participated in its work. There are nine such organizations represented on the committee.

This year, Czechoslovak Day is scheduled for the first Sunday of the Fair, October 11, 1964. Governor Connally promised to proclaim the Sunday as "Czechoslovak Day in the State of Texas" in order to honor our Czechoslovak immigrants. The State Fair officials have aga i n reserved the Coliseum for the program, and the Bandshell for the social hour . The Coliseum is a huge, modern, air-conditioned hall, giving, an excellent onportunity for dancing. gymnastics and other mass partici p ation. The Committee counts on the following as the mainsta y of the program: 1) Dancing of "Ceska Beseda".

"Ceska, Beseda" combines short old folk dances in a beautifully-flowing

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Sandra Watson, Miss SPJST (1960-1964) is shown crowning the first ate Queen, Frances Miller, as her escort, Alan Hensel looks proudly on. Frances and Alan, from District III, are both members of Lodge No. 66, Waco. This was the highlight of the State Competition, held at Lodge No. 47, Seaton, on 22 Sept. 1983. fifteen minutes spectacle of grace, color and melody. It has been a great success since its origin in the late 19th Century and has been performed throughout the state on various occasons. This time, we aim at the largest possible participation by the lodges from all over the state. The Committee has contacted the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, and the state organizations of other lodges with a request to contact the individual lodges and ask them to participate. The Committee in turn will distribute the text of "Ceska Beseda" and give any other support possible.

2) Children's Dances.

Relatively easy dances have been selected, combined with singing; dances which would be full of children's charm and a delight to watch and listen to. Again, an appeal is made to all lodges throughout the state to participate. The Supreme Lodge is conta.-etrhng the youth leaders with a request for participation.

3 Sin ging- Groups from Houston, Waco, and two groups from Dallas have been invited to participate.

SPJST No. 84, and the KJT and KJZT in Dallas have agreed to join for rehearsals. The Waco Choral Group

has made a firm commitment to come, while the Houston Choral Group is still considering our offer.

4) The Southern District of the Sokol Organization has promised the largest possible participation. Since the Southern District will have its Slot in Ennis this summer, the Units should be in tip-top shape and ready with a fine program.

We appeal to all the SPJST Lodges to participate in the Beseda and the Children's Dancing, and to come forward with any other ideas on the program. We recognize that getting together the circles for Reseda and Children's Dancing is a great deal of work but, at the same time, we are not asking the SPJST Lodges to work on it only for the Czechoslovak Day but also for themselves. if the lodges have several circles dancing who know the Beseda or the Children's Dances, they could use it in their own programs, snreadin g the good name of the CzechAmericans among the public, much like the SPJST Lodge No. 84 had been doing several years ago when they had a fine active group dancing "Ceska Beseda". They danced before large audiences in country clubs, hotels, etc.

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era Ts mple, located at the corner of 7th and Washington Streets in Waco. This is where the Miss SPJST Coronation Banquet 1, be held on Wednesday evening, June 17th. The taller .portion of the bUilding is the huge ballroom and the lower portion is the closed-in patio where the social preceding ,the banquet will be held, both on the second floor.

In dancing the Ceska Beseda, the parents and their teenage daughters and sons can join in the fun. A decision of a lodge to get a circle or two of adults and, teenagers for "Ceska Beseda" and the youngest set for the Children's Dances would pay great dividends to the lodge in injecting more life into the activities of the lodge.

Besides its main tusk, the AmericanCzech Festival Committee has worked on other projects to help the community. An example of such activity is the sponsoring of the Czech School.

The school has just finished its first term, with 30 to 40 students attending regularly each week. Another effort of the Committee was organizing the Czech Plays, and sponsoring the trips of the Houston Dramatic Circle, Hlahol.

The two plays introduced (November, 1963, and, April, 1964) were very suc,cessful.

The American-Czech Festival Committee stands for close cooperation among all the Czech organizations and is working toward better understanding among all our people. The Committee extends sincere appreciation to the SPJST Lodges for their support given in the past and pleads for even more enthusiastic participation of the SPJST Organization in the future.

Below we show the tentative assign-

ments to the various committees: Chairman: M. S. Halouzka Cyrill Pokladnik, Vice Chairman Program Committee: John G. Bubak Joe Ehrenberger E. Janecka Gilbert F. Kalich Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reames Ploy Pokladnik Food and Supplies Committee: Emil Krutilek August J. Hlavenka Alois A. Fetter Stanley Patak Food Serving Committee: Christine Woods Cecile Kretzinger Willie May Janecka Anna Pekar Flora Mikulec Publicity Committee: Hugo Schelicak Sr. Arnold M. Vrla Lydia Pavelka Beverage Committee: B. Patak Anton Janousek Leo Mynarcik Exhibits Sales Committee: Anne Zvolanek Helen Vrla Mary Polasek Helen Petter

C. Pokladnik Czech Play Committee: Gilbert F. Kalich Norbert J. Mikulec Bernard J. Petter E. Slovak Czech School Committee: Anne Zvolanek Will Nesuda C. Pokladnik Mrs . M. S. Halouzka Mrs. F. Kankrlik Frank Kankrlik A MESSAGE FROM OUR MISS SPJST S.,andra Watson, member of Lodge 166, Beaumont, Texas became a member of the SPJST in 1959. She won the title of "Miss SPJST" in the XVIII Convention held in 1960. She was born on October 30, 1943. to Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Watson of Beaumont. She graduated from Beaumont High School and then attended Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont for two years, taking Secretarial Science. She is presently a resident of Houston and employed by The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institution as a clerk-typist.

In June, 1964, I will give up my title as "Miss SPJST," and I will be giving up something very precious to me;

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however, I will never be without the many, many wonderful memories that our fraternal order has made possible for me to have.

During the initial year of my reign, I did not fully grasp the true meaning of our organization. It was only with continued, close contact with members that I was able to feel like I was part of a continuously growing association.

During the past four years, I have benefited much from the fraternal spirit that is present in our brothers and sisters. I hope that my successor will, likewise, share the many joys of cur true fraternal spirit. This will be possible only through "you" . . . the life, love, and spirit of the SPJST. Thank you, my fraternal brothers and sisters, for four of the most wonderful years of my life. May God always be with you.

Fraternally yours in the SPJST Sandra Kay Watson, "Miss SPJST" 1960-1964

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CONVENTION NEWS

The following is a revised program schedule for the Coming XIX SPJST Convention: Sunday, June 14th: Registration of delegates on the second floor of the Rawleigh Hotel starts at 10:30 a. m. `Howdy Party" starts at 6:30 p. m, second floor, Rawleigh Hotel. Party ends at 11 p. m. Free refreshments will be served by the sisters of Lodge 66. Dancing for those who care to by Kaluza Polka Band of West.

Monday, June 15th: 9 a. m. Business session commences with a welcome address in Czech by Otto Hanus, president of Lodge 66; English welcome by Emma Ceska, Convention Arrangements Co-Chairman.

Presentation of Colors by American Legion unit.

Pledge of Allegiance by Beverly Gaidusek, Jean Spence, and Frances Miller.

National Anthem — Nick Morris.

Lodge Pledge by Zephyr Spence, Sharon Engelke, Margarite Narovec.

Invocation by Father Deering.

Welcome for the City of Waco, by Mayor Roger Conger, Response by Brother Frank Bruns.

Introduction of Edward L. Marek, President, Supreme Lodge, SPJST, who will officially convene the convention.

6 p. m..: Delegates and guests will proceed to Linden Hall in Elm Mott for a buffet supper and reception.

7:30 p. na.; Beseda Dancing Group from Lodge Jaro 130, Dallas, will per form. After supper, dancing to the music of the Erie Honza Orchestra.

Tuesday, June 16th: Business session starts at 9 a.m., Rawleigh Hotel.

6:30.: p.m.: Delegates and guests will proceed to Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West for supper and entertainment

by Lod ge 54 and surrounding SPJST lodges.

Wednesday, June 17th: Business session starts at 9 a.m., Rawleigh Hotel.

6:30 p.m.; Social hour on the patio at Harem Temple, corner 7th and Washington Street, Waco, one block from the Rawleigh 7:30 p.m.: Banquet begins. After the banquet, Lodge 66 Choral Group will render six special selections, three in English and three in Czech.

Principal speaker is the Hon. J. N. Nutt, Chinn., Texas Insurance Commission.

At approximately 8:30 the selection of M'ss SPJST of the Convention will begin. (Organ music throughout the evening by Mr. J. H. Young and his Famous Conn Organ, of Terrell, Tex.) Lodge 66 Choral Group will present the finale number to conclude the evening's program.

Master of Ceremonies for the evening: Bro. Nick A. Morris, editor of the SPJST Vestnik.

Thursday, June 18th: Business session starts at 9 a. m., Rawleigh Hotel.

Evening open, Convention Arrangements Committee

Newsbriefs VAJDAK FAMILY REUNION The Vaidak family reunion will be held Sunday, June 14 at the SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas.

Everyone who is, in any way connected with or related to the Vaidak family is urged to attend this reunion.

Each family attending is asked to bring a basket lunch for the noon meal.

Richard Kovar, Fecty.

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 SHILLER-HEJL REUNION The annual Shiller-Heil reunion will be held on Sunday, June 28, 1964, at the Beyersville SPJET Hall east of Taylor.

Barbecued meats will be furni lied for the meal. It is required that the family members attending bring salads, potatoes, sweets, etc., to go with the barbecue.

All members of this family are urged to attend. Caine early and stay late and get reacquainted with relatives you haven't seen for a long time, Let's have a large turnout.

Mary Ann Svoboda, Secretary-Treasurer • • Di trict III Youth Director Wilma Nesuda of Ennis has made arrangements for the, youth of Lodge No, 154, Fort Worth, to assume the responsibility of assembling a district scrapbook for 1964. Sister Mary Renfro of that lodge will be in charge of the project.

All appropriate materials for the scrapbook should be forwarded to Sister Renfro, 2805 Skyline Drive, Fort Worth.

• • FILIPP REUNION The• Filipp Family Reunion will be held at Moulton, Texas at the VFW Hall on Sunday, June 15, 1964.

All descendants of the Filipp family are invited to spend an enjoyable afternoon. Bring a basket lunch.

Yours truly, E. P. Filipp ----SPJST----

HERMANN SONS SUMMER YOUTH CAMP OPENS JUNE '7 The Hermann Sons Youth Summer Camp at Comfort, Texas opened for its 11th consecutive summer, June 7, according to Fritz Schilo, Grand President of the statewide fraternal order.

Sine& the camp was first opened in 1954, more than 10,000 youths have enjoyed its facilities. The camp has been expanded over the years. It is free on a merit basis to junior Hermann Sons who have earned a sufficient number of points. For juniors who have not earned their points a full week's camping session is $10, including all meals.

Ages for campers this summer will be from 9, through 13 years of age and there will be 11 consecutive one-week camping sessions. The first six weeks, June 7 through July 18, will find the

Wednesday, June 10, 11064 camp exclusively for girls. The remaining five weeks, July 19 through August 22, will be exclusively for boys, The camp features horseback riding, it has its own swimming pool, its sleeping quarters and air-conditioning, and the nearby Guadalupe River enables the campers to learn canoeing and water safety.

Other details an the Hermann Sons' year-round youth program may be secured at local Sons of Herman lodges.

Schilo also announced that George Wolfgang of San Antonio will again serve as director of the summer camp as he has for the past several summers.

--LS/liner Gazette -SPJST--

VESTNIK DISTRICT I YAD District I will conduct its Youth Activity Day on Sunday, August 16th, 1964, at Lodge 39, Bryan. The day's program will start at 10 a.m. and last until 11 p.m.

District II YAD District II will hold its annual Youth Activity Day on Sunday . August 9, 1964 at Lodge Holland No. 80. Activities start at 1:30 p.m.

DISTRICT III YOUTH ACTIVITY DAY District III's Youth Activity Day will be held on June 28th, at Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth. Queen and duchess contests will also he held.

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SPJST Bulletin Board LODGE 68, NELSONVILLE. Public Fish Fry — Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68 — June 14th, 1964 Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. Meal tickets — Adults $1.35; children under 12 65c.

Eat all you want.

W. D. Kamas, Secretary -SPJSTNEW COLONY LODGE 69, ROGERS

Dear Members: This brief notice is to remind you that we will hold our regular meeting Sunday, June 14, 1964, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Colony Community Center.

All members are urged to attend this important preconvention meeting.

Fraternally yours, Jesse E. Shiller, Secretary -SPJSTSCHEDULE OF FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS DISTRICT IV ANNUAL MEETING District IV will hold its annual meeting on August 30, 1964, the last Sunday in August. Place: VFW Hall in Seymour. Meeting starts at 10 a.m.

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DISTRICT VI The fall meeting of District Six will take place at New Taiton Lodge, No. 30, October 18, 1964. Meeting will commence at 1 p.m.

Frank J. Olsovsky, Secretary DISTRICT VII District 7 will hold its fall meeting on Sunday, September 13, 1964. Host lodge is Lodge Anton. Cermak No. 56 in Corpus Christi.

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STATE CONTEST The State Talent and State Queen and King Contests will be held at Lodge No, 80 in Holland, on September 20th. More details later.

----SPJ STLODqE 40, HILLJE The Hillje Youth Club is sponsoring a benefit dance on Sunday, June 14th. in the newly-remodeled Hillje Hall.

Proceeds go tar travel to the State SPJST Talent Contest. Music by the Bill Mraz Orch. from eiouston. During intermission, the youth will perform their two prize-winning dances.

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LETTERS HQS, NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS OF AMERICA Chicago, Illinois May 29. 1964 GREETINGS: To the Officers, Directors and Delegates of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas in Convention Assembled!

On behalf of the one hundred and two members of the National Fraternal Congress of America, I. extend to you greetings, good wishes, and the fervent hope that you may experience a pleasant and fruitful meeting.

The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas is a fraternal benefit society in which all other fraternal benefit societies can take pride. You have given to your members and to the general public a fine example of patriotism, public service and fraternity. Your Officers have given to the National Fraternal Congress of Amer-

57 ica a high degree of selfless service, and your society has been a leader in the field of fraternal insurance.

Now that I have spoken for the Membership of the National Fraternal Congress of America, may I add my personal note of greeting and assure you that if there is anything we can do to assist you at any time, you have have but to call upon us for our very best efforts.

Cordially and fraternally, yours, Foster F. Farrell Secretary-Treasurer -SP J

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UCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends, This is to remind you that our Annual Picnic will be held June 14, starting at 1 p.m. There will be entertainment and fun for all; a free dance in the afternoon; music by Vrazel Polka Band.

Supper will start at five o'clock. lasting through seven o'clock. Plates will be sold at $1.00 each.

Members are asked to bring sweets, cakes, kolaches, or pica.

Don't forget the date: June 14th.

Come out and bring your friends. See you there.

Fraternally, Patricia Kamenicky, Reporter mils, Texas Dear Brother Morris: Some two hours after you called Friday we really got the hail in this territory. All my neighbors got wiped aut.

I consider myself lucky though. I had just finished baling about 900 bales of hay about the time it started raining, and although the hay got wet, it still is good for my own use. If I had just mowed it or it had been standing, there wouldn't be anything left.

My other crops, which I wil have to replant, are insured. I have always believed in insurance, although I had rather see the crops as they were; being insured is a relief of mind.

Regarding your editorial in the May 13th issue of the Vestnik, I feel like there are two sides to both issues. I can see both sides and am not partial to either one. They would both take much discussion and debating to reach a decision. I do not intend to go into it at the present time. However, I think you did the right thing by publicizing the matters.

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SPJST. There is a lot to he done and Many issues to discuss. I really don't see how it all will get done in one week.

We have two well-qualified men running for District Three Director.

There are so many other important things, too numerous to mention here.

Fraternally, Johnnie I. Krajc,a SPJST--

LODGE STEFANIK NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Readers, This letter is one that has never been written in the Vestnik, but 'it should have been.

The main topic: Brother Nick Morris, Editor of the SPJST Vestnik.

I personally think Mr. Morris is the "greatest." He is a very thoughtful person and a credit to the SPJST. As you know, the District V Spring meeting was held May 17th. At this meeting Lodge 142 Youth Club put on a program. Bro. Morris took pictures of this program. After having them printed in the Vestnik, Bro. Morris was thoughtful enough to send them to me to be put on our lodge bulletin board. The next day I received extra copies of the Vestnik to be distributed among our youth members.

At this time I would like to say for all of Lodge 142 Youth THANKS, MR. MORRIS! I'm proud to say I'm a member of the SPJST of which he is the editor of the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Nona Cieslewitz, Secretary, Lodge 142 Youth Club (Thank you, Sister Cieslewitz. Your nice comments are most edifying. The credit really goes to you and all your diligent co-workers at Lodge Stefanik.

—Editor).

--SPJSTDISTRICT III YOUTH ACTIVITY DAY JUNE 28, 1964 LODGE 92, FT. WORTH

In the next few weeks young members and their youth leaders will complete plans to participate in Youth Activity Day with its three contests, Arts/Crafts, Talent, and the Royalty contest.

If there are any questions they may be addressed to the youth leader of your lodge or to the district youth director. Entry blanks may be obtained from them also. District IT had -wonderful participation last year and we hope tha'; this year will be even greater. If you have enjoyed Youth Days in the paSt, tell your friends about it and encourage them to participate and if

not that, then to come with you and just enjoy a big day.

Fraternally, Wilma Nesuda District III Youth Director 0

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DISTRICT III, SPJST YOUTH ACTIVITY DAY JUNE 28, 1964 AT LODGE 92, FT. WORTH PROGRAM

Regisration (cash prizes ---- youth only) 9:30 to 10:30 a. in, Registration for all contests: 9:30 to 10:30 a . in.

Call to order — 10:30 a. in. promptly — Ben Jarma, Dist. III president Pledge of Allegiance and presentation of colors Welcome — Joe Papiskar, Pres., Lodge 92 Response Ben Jarma Announcement of arrangements, introduction of judges — — — — — Wilma Nesuda, YD. First divisions of Talent contests Lunch — 12:30 to 1:30 p. m.

Continuation of Talent Contests Presentation of registration and talent awards, Arts/Crafts Awards.

Recreation and rest period Supper -- 4:30 p. m.

Coronation of Royalty — 7: p.

Introduction of contestants — Wilma Nesuda, Youth Director Introduction of judges -Ben Jarmo., District Preseident Announcement of winner Ben Jarma, District President Dance to follow.

Instructions to contestants

All contestants to send in entry blanks in advance.

Talent contestants are sub j ect to 1964 rules, Each entrant limited to one individual and one group performance. Time limit: 5 and 10 minutes, respectively.

Arts/Crafts are subject to all 1964 Talent rules applicable. Each contestant may enter one item in any four categories. All items must be in place for judging by 11 a. in.

Awards Program: 3 judges for each contest will be chosen by the Ft. Worth lodges. Participation and place awards will be given.

Coronation participants: Dress — girls, formals; boys, clerk pants, white coats and black bow ties.

Information meeting at 5 p. m. at Information Girls to dress at assigned homes; boys at hall.

All participants to reassemble at 6:45 p. in. sharp.

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 (The :tiles for the contests are the same as in all other districts, EXCEPT that the candidates for .duchess or duke will not g ive speeches in District III, and the winner must be from the same lodge as the king/queen. Contestants for king and queen will be required to give a speech, under 5 minutes„ on "Why A Youth Club Is Important To A Lodge". — Editor).

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NO. 87, TEMPLE

Dear Readers: Anyone that is interested in representing Lodge No. 87, in the Queen, King and Duchess Contest and also the talent contest should notify me not later than June 30, 1964.

If necessary we will hold our local lodge elimination contest on July 14, 1964.

Fraternally, Mrs. Wallace Bartek, Youth Director —SPJST-LODGE NO. 107, FLGRESVILLE Dear Sisters and Brother::: We held our last monthly meeting May 17th, 1964. At this meeting we celebrated Mother's Day. We gave the oldest mother and the youngest mother who attended this meeting gifts.

We also had a door prize that was won

by Brother Frank Hrna. The oldest mother present was Mrs. George Zi.dek.

Then the meeting was adjourned and then we had lunch serve•, At our next meeting, which will be June 14th, 1964, we are going to celebrate Father's Day. Let's all attend this meeting and make it a happy Father's Day. Lunch will be served at this meeting.

Edward lima.

Reporter --SPJSTCzech-American Festival at the State Fair in Dallas, Sunday, October 11, 1964.

--SPJST Bro. Raymond Urbanovsky was born on a farm near West. He has been in the Supreme Lodge, SPJST since 1043.

---SPJST PUBLISHER JOS. F. HOLASEK

Brother Jos. F. Holas k, president of the Cechoslovak Publishing Co., was horn in Velike Lovcice, CZechoslovakia, on October 30, 1899. He inn-nig:rated to America in 1911. He came to Texas and lived with his sister, Mrs. Joe Vanek in Lyra, Texas. He worked on a farm in Beeville, restaurant in La Grange, and on a farm in Plum, Texan.

In 1914 he went to Omaha to work

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ABOUT BRO. NICK MORRIS

JOS. F. HOLASEK as an apprentice printer for National Printing Co. In 1917 he joined the First Division of the United States Army and served in France for 18 months. He was wounded and spent over a year in an Army hospital after the war.

He returned to Omaha and attended Omaha University and worked for Colonial Press. In 1924 he and his wife, the former Miss Mayme Vavra moved to West. Mrs. Holasek passed away January 7, 1964.

In West he purchased an interest in the Cechoslovak Pub. co. with which he has been associated since 1924. He has been president of the firm since the early forties. He was named "Texas Newspaper Man of the Year" in 1955.

The Cechoslovak Pub. Co. has successfully bid for the printing contract of the SPJST Vestnik since the Ennis convention in 1932. He has been a delegate to all the conventions since that time and attended one or two prior to that time but not as a delegate.

Brother Holasek is very active in community civic affairs and is now serving his third, term as Mayor of West. He is also a farmer and rancher.

A son, Raymond, is a geologist with an oil company in Louisiana and a daughter, Mrs. Doris Henderson, is editor of The West News.

Bro. Hoiasek is a member of SPJST Lodge No, 36 in West. He has served as an officer in the lodge since his membership and has served as president of the Lodge since 1950.

The parents of Vestnik editor, Bro. Nick A. Morris were the late John Morris and the late Ann Elizabeth (Mares). His mother died when Bro. Morris was three: his father when he was 11. Both parents immigrated to the USA in the early part of this century, from Czechoslovakia. His stepmother, the former Vera Krcova (nee Kalusova), also from Czechoslovakia, still reside: at Bomarton, Baylor County, Texas, where Bro. Morris was born in 1126.

His father was a blacksmith, having learned that trade in the Old Country. In his later years, he also turned to farming in the Bomarton community to try to support his family of 8 boys and one girl. This wa/In't easy, since the family had to be raised during the Depression years. John Morris was a hard-working, honest man, and he always did the best he knew how for his family. Since he passed away in 1939, he did not realize the prosperity of the war years, from 1940 on. He had met his wife at Cistern, where he was a partner in a blacksmith shop. Later he moved to the Seaborn Community (now Westover), about 11 miles east of Seymour. Shortly after that he moved to Bomarton and opened a new shop there, and operated it until he sold it in 1937. He was an avid reader and devoted to Czech cultural causes. He often became so absorbed in reading that he was totally oblivious to things happening around him.

Bro. Nick Morris, at one time, dropped out of high school in Bomarton, to finish harvesting the crop after the death of his father, and was seriou-ly contemplating not going back. That was in the eighth grade.

Quite independently, and suddenly, he decided to return after the fall crop was harvested after the Christmas holidays. He came out second in his class scholastically.

After high school graduation,. he worked in a service station, saved $110 and was off to North Texas State Teachers College (so named at that time), at the ripe old age of 16. He went exactly a year, when he was drafted into the 1.315 Army. After infantry basic, he was sent to study Russian at Cornell University by the War Department, and was later flown to the Occupied Zone of Korea, where he served as an interpreter between. US and Russian forces along the 38th Parallel, and where he was stationed for almost 2 1/2 years. He returned to the US in 1948.

EDITOR NICK A. MORRIS After applying for and securing a position with the US Government in Washington, he was sent to Europe on official business, first for one year, and the second time for three years.

Upon his return to the US in 1954, he re-entered North Texas State University, and finished work on his degree in one year and three months, making a total of 2 years and 3 months to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, With a nindjer in Government. He transferred 15 hours of Russian from Cornell, and earned 9 boors of credit in German by taking standing examinations in that language.

He taught school in Mesquite one year, and was then asked to teach in the Dallas Public Schools. He taught senior high school government in a Dallas high school until January 25, 1963. He was urged to apply for the Vestnik editorship in November 1962, and was elected to that position by the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, from a group of 5 or 6 who had applied.

Bro. Morris married the former Dorothy Liska of Ennis, whom he had met while directing a Czech play in the old Dallas Sokol Hall. They have four children, ages 8 months through 7 years. Bro. Morris is a member of Dallas Lodge Jaro No. 130.

Bro. Morris knows poverty. What he has done and become he has done by his own will power and determination.

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VESTNIK Lodge No. 40, Mille Sunday, June 14th —. Benefit dance, sponsored by the youth Club; music

by Bill Mraz Orch; intermission youth performance.

Saturday, June 13 — Jades Saturday, June 27 — Traits Saturday , July - 11 — Sonies Saturday, July 25 --- Traits —SRI ST— Lodge 47, Seaton Saturday, June 13 — Dance at night; (Walschak Engbrock Wedding), music by George Machart Sunday, June 14 -- Schiller Reunion Saturday, June 20 -- Goldman-Voigt Wedding Dance; music by Gilbert Kautz Sunday, June 21 — RVOS meeting Saturday, June 27 — Dance; music by Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, June 28 --- Hejl Reunion —sp.TsT Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Sunday, June 21 — Erdman Family Reunion June 28th — Hejl and Shiner Family Reunion July 3rd — Vrazel Band (dance) July 5th -- Meeting, 2 p.m.

sponsored by the SFISTy or any of lodges, will be published in the rW„e;'Ir EnteTtainmeat Cater qq seetT .i-un Such notices for ptiblication ::hoidd be sok:emilted by a bonaii,lo lodge officer, or Ln some eases, b y ied g e hall Managers.

— Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Sunday, June 14 — Sykora Fain y gettogether Su day, June 21 — RVOS Lodge No. 46 meeting and annual family get-together; dance at. night Saturday, July 4 — Sulak Reunion; public dance at night Sunday, July 5 — Regular' lodge and Youth Club meetings. Social and games Saturday, July 18 — Lenart Reunion Sunday, July 26 — Annual lodge picnic -- public dance at night Sunday, August 2 — Regular lodge and Youth Club meetings; Social and ,games Sunday, August 16 — Nemecek ReLodge 66, Waco union Saturday, June 13 — Vrazel Polka Sunday, August 23 — Trlica Reunion Band of Cameron Saturday, Sept. 5 — Public Labor Day Sunday, June 14 — SPJST Convention Dance Howdy Party, Raleigh Hotel BallSunday, Sept. 6 — Lodge meeting postroom7 - 11 p.m.; Kaluza Polka poned to Sunday, Sept. 13th beBand cause of the Holacka. Reunion Monday, June 15 — SPJST Convention —SPJST--Party, Linden Hall; 7 - 11 p.m.

Buckholts Lodge No. r; Eric, Honza's New Band of Ennis.

Sunday, June 14 — Annual Picnic; SPJ ST— music day and night by Vrazel's Lodge 80, Holland Polka Band Saturday, June 13 — Butch and the —SPJSTCasuals Lodge 25, Ennis Sunday, June 28 — Kunz Reunion Sunday, June 14 — Regular Lodge Saturday, July 4th — Gilbert Kautz meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 12 — Dance, music by Saturday, June 27th — Dance; music Vrazel Polka Band

by Ed Faraizl of Fort Worth Sunday, July 26 — Jimmy Heap and Saturday, July 4 — Dance starting at the Melody Masters (night) 7 p.m. 'til 12; music by The Music Sunday, July 26 — Baron Reunion durMasters Orchestra.

—SPJST-the day Saturday, August 1 — Gilbert Kautz Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, August 2 — Bethke Reunion Saturday, June 20 — Hi-Toppers —SPJST— Sunday, Aug. 2 — Dance, music by Vrazel Polka Band Lodge 39, Bryan Saturday, June 13 — Jesse Lee Play- Sunday, August 16 — Dance; music by Joe Patek boys Saturday, June 20 — Vrazel's Polka Sunday, September 20 -- Afternoon and night: Bobac Sisters Band.

Sunday, October 4 — Gilbert Kautz Bro. Joe B. Hejny is a native of En- Sunday, Oct. 18 — Fall Picnic, music

by Poe Patek. nis. He has been in the Supreme Lodge Sunday, November 1 — Gilbert Kautz since 1956.

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, June 20 — John Dlabaj Sunday, June 21 — Meeting and Family Fun Night Saturday, July 4 — John Rejcek from Abbott Saturday, July 18 -- Princess Ball; music, by Polka Peppermints Sunday, July 19 — Meeting and Pun Sunday, July 26 -- Lodge Picnic SR)" Lodge No, 88, Houston Friday, June 12 -- Regular monthly lodge meeting and Youth Club meeting; snacks and refreshments after meetings.

Saturday, June 13 — Dance; music by Jimmy Brosch and the Country Boys.

Sunday, June 14 — Delegate .:4 of Lodge No. 88 will start their journey to the 19th Convention at Waco. • Monday, June 15 — Glee Club Rehearsal, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 20— Dance; music

by Randy K Orchestra of Weimar.

Monday, June 22 — Glee Club Rehearsal, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 — Dance; music by Henry Brosch of Moulton.

Monday, June 29 — Glee Club Rehearsal, 8 p.m.

—SPJSZ-Lodge 92, Fort Worth Sunday, June 28 — Dance; music by Charlie Adamcik and His Polka Tones from Dallas Friday, July 24th. — Dance; music by Vrazel's Polka Band of Buckholts Friday, August 21 — Dance; music by Al Grebnick Orchestra from Schuyler, Nebr. .SPJST---Lodge 130, Dallas So Saturday, June 27 -- Dance; music by Eric Honza.

Saturday, July 11 — Dance; music by Johnnie Sebetka Saturday, July 25 — Dance; music by Erie Honza Saturday, August 8 — Special Dance; "Safari", sponsored by Sokol Zizka; music by Eric Honza Saturday, August 22 — Dance; music

by Al Grebniek Saturday, August 29 — Dance; Youth Coronation, sponsored by Lodge No. 130 Youth Club; music by Johnnie, Sebetko.'s PePpermints.

--SPJ Locigu No, 146, ,I..7,flivestiln Sunday, July 19 — Meeting and annual Barbecue for members and their families.

Saturday, July 25 — Dance

Wednesday, June 10, 1964 .

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Bro. August Kacir was born in Engle, Fayette County. He received his Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Texas.

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Cotton Farmer SPRAVNE VYKONANA POHREBNI SLUZBA V hodlne 2alu zarmouceni naleznete Edward Pace pohtebni astav pohotove k sympatickemu vytizenf nezbytnYch jednotlivosti a k vypraveni dojemneho pohtbu.

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NI* oznamovatel introductions to single persons who want to get acquainted Czech descent only. All ages over 18. Send for information. crate age. The Czech Social Klub, P.O. Box 323, Omaha, Nebraska 40,2■C 68101.

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WANTED: Czech girl or mature woman to live in and help mother care for children ages 2 1/2 and 5 and do light housework and cooking. Salary $100 per month. Write Skillman Jewelers, (24c) 1916 Skillman, Dallas, Texas.

Lace— Domov a obchodni majetek a 3/4 akru pozemku. Telefonujte PR 8-2686 nebo PR 8 7428, nebo piAte na G. T. Hubbard, Box 514, Temple, Texas.

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Editor Nick Morris was born in Bornarton, Baylor County, Texas. He is a member of Lodge Jaro No. 130, Dallas.

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They that can give essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

—Ben Franklin

BELL COUNTY'S OLDEST and LARGEST SAVINGS INSTITUTION

SPOLEHLIVA POHROBNICKA SLU2BA Jsme pohotovi Vam bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv zylaStniho poplatku.

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My nabizime Pohkebni pojigteni pro kahleho elena rodiny.

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There are only five living charter members of the SPJST.

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EMENDEY QUESTION WHEN OUR MEMBERS COME TO OUR OFFICE. OUR PROMPT, EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE AND COUNSEL IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU NEED ASSISTANCE. WHY DON'T YOU GIVE US A TRY?

SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, S. P. J. S. T. X 160

TEMPLE, TEXAS

STATEMENT OF TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AS OF JAN. 1. 1964 INCOME PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS Premium income from existing certifieUteholders and new members.

ASSETS U. S. Government Bonds Texas County, School & Municipal bonds Mortgage Loans Real Estate Owned Preferred Stock Certificate Loans Cash Net Accrued Interest Other Assets

$ 747,135.29

INCOME RECEIVED FROM INVESTMENTS The net rate of return earned on benefit fund investments was 4.4%

659,164.51

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME This amount includes appraisal fee, sale of supplies.

12,145.42

TOTAL INCOME FOR 1963

1,418,445.22

PAYMENTS TO ORGANIZERS FOR NEW MEMBERS OTHER EXPENSE Medical examinations, salaries, postage, stationery, publication of organ, convention, interest, etc.

746.156.96 131,802.05 10,515,173.43 168,414.55 100,000.00 692,193.87 383,098.85 238,661.80 65,231.47

$13,040,732.98

Total Assets LIABILITIES DISBUREMNT

PAID CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND BENEFICIARIES

$

416,953.30 63,958.19

Certificate Reserves Premiums paid in advance Interest paid in advance Claim Reserves Commissions unpaid Other Excess of Assets over Liabilities

REFUND TO LODGES (2%)

15,380.68

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS

731,151.00

INCREASE IN LEDGER ASSETS

687,294.22

13,040,732.98

Total Liabilities

234,858.83

$10,465,791.00 147,970.69 3,462.31 39,141.66 10,188.50 121,146.24 2,253,032.58

34,319 $38,886,057.00 4.5% 120.89%

Total membership Total Insurance Net Interest Earned Solvency Ratio Ratio of Actual to Expected Mortality Total Benefits Paid since Organization

40.0% $ 7,673,181.48

PROGRESS January 1st

1904

Admitted Assets $

19,050.58

Insurance In Force

Number of Certificates In Force

Death Claims Paid During Year

$ 1,696,500.00

2,175

$ 6,305.00

1914

275,104.40

6,795,500.00

7,657

41,500.00

1924

1,188,204.44

9,750,750.00

10,472

58,400.00

10,747,180.00

11,141

101,946.00

1934

2,478,868.97

1944

4,077,559.15

15,701,298.00

18,705

137,911.00

1954

7,324,910.69

24,518,115.00

26,390

200,936.00

1964

13,040,732.98

38,886,057.00

34,319

301,313.00

LINDEN HALL Home of Lodge No. 66, SPJST (Slovanska Lipa), Elm Mott, Texas