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Zvyk slavti na podzim posviceni je pravdepodobne tak sta gy jako prvni elovekern planovana sklizeri firody. V Americe byl tent° obyeej zaveden pied vice ndli tiemi sty lety malou skupinou Poutnikt, kteti opustili Anglii pro nabohnsky. aisk.

Poutnici, prondsledovani v Anglii proto, 'Z'e se odtrhli od zavedene cirkve a zalOZili kongregaci vla,stni, vydali se na cestu do Noveho sveta roku 1620 po lodi Mayflower. Plavba rozbourenym more trvala vice nail tM mesice, a byl jiZ listopad, kdy maid lad' se 102 cestujicimi spustila kotvu u piseoneho pobieti dneaniho Cape Cod. Tato neoeekavane dlouhe, plavba mela za nasledek, Z • e zasoby vezenych

potravin se povaIlive zteneily. A jelikoz Poutnici pfistali v severni east Noveho sveta, misto v easti WM, jak zamAsleli, nemeli v dusledku pozdni rani doby ani ptileitosti dopiniti tyto zasoby z narychlo zalo is enYch zahradek. Mnozi z novYch osacInikt zemkelt proto jia pied pfichodem jara podvY2ivou.

Jednoho jarniho dne prisel do osady Indian, a k nemalemu piekvapeni obyvatelt oslovil je anglicky. ftekl jim, .& se jmenuje Samoset, a M se naueil anglicky od prvnich neohro2enYch mukteii prisli do jeho vlasti za vYmennym obchodem. Poutnici obdarovali ho rilznYrni tretkami a rozdelili se s nim o sve beztak ji2Z skromne zasoby jidla.

Samoset jim za to jeate s jednirn nem ukazal, jak zaseti kukui-ici a pahnojiti pole rybsxni. Tito dva domorodci stall se pak pravodei a tlumoeniky Poutnikii.

Jaro 1621 piihlasilo se teplYmi deati a 2ivotodarnYm sluncem, jako I dalaimi v osade. Byl mezi nimi i Massasoit, nadelnik skeho kmene, ktery obSwal okolni krajinu. Poutnici zaselj hadne zrni a zeleniny, a na podzim sklidili pak firodu tak hojnou, ze guvernor kalonie William Bradford prohlasil tfidenni oslavu vzdavani dikt.

Koloniste, vdee'n1 za 1VIassasoitovo ptispeni, pozvali ho, aby ptiael hodovati a veseliti se s nimi. Jake bylo je-

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Ve sttedu dne 25. listopadu 1964 jich trapne pfekvapeni, kdyt ve stanovenY den ptiSla misto pozvaneho jednoho hosta cela tlupa osmdesati Indiana jeho kmene! Problem potravy byl vSak zdolan neuvetitelne snadno. delnik Massasoit •oslal sve nejlepei honce do lesa, a •ti se vratili s aloykem pal kusil vysoke zvete. Pak ukazal osadnikam, kde Ziji divoci krocani a kde rostou americke brusinky. A tak se stalo, ze americke, posvicenska hostina v Den Dikavzdani je vlastne indianskeho piivodu: krocan, brusinky, kukutice a tykve.

Ze veech americkYch svatka je Den Diktivzdani pro Spojene staty nejcharakteristietejei. Jako Poutnici pied vice neZli ttemi sty lety, tak i my dnes usedame k tradidni hostine. Je to ptilditost k setkani elenti rodiny, kteti se moZna, behem roku east° nevidaji. V mnoha rodinach zaseda k jidelnimu stolu i piitel, kterY by snad jinak travil tento svateeni den v osamoceni.

Jindy jsou hostmi v americke domacnosti studenti a navStevnici z ciziny, kteti se tak seznamuji s jednou z americkYch tradic.

• • tlovek myslici, 2e nema pHany v vdednosti, mel by se chvili zamyslit a uvaZovat. Ma, dejme tomu slime a pohodlne bydleni, zdravou a zdarnou rodinu, ma zamestnani, jd nm poskytuje obstojne Mvobyti a ma i jine veci, jeZ by eloveka mely napinit vdeenosti, z nia by pak prfaila radost a spokojenost. Je VSak jeSte mnohem vice zdanlive nepatrnSich veci, jez povaZujeme za nee° samortej•eho a jestliZe v nich nenalezame gtesti, tedy je to jean proto, Z"e v nich S'testi a spokojenost nehleda,me. Za to ale mnozi Ede hledaji asilovne nejake pricing k nespokojenosti a sebe nepatrnej§i vec nebo uddlost vede je k rozmrzelosti. Jsme-li zdravi, to nikdy nedovedeme projevit cit vdeenosti za tak vzdon'y dar, ale jakmile nam 'lade neco sehazi, hned si stelujeme, jak krute nas ten osud Prondsleduje. Maine, dejme tomu, ye svem demoy e fitulnSr koutek, kde mt(Zeme zasednout po denni praci, k picedteni novin anebo ku pobaveni se s knihou, ale nas to nenaplimje pocitem vdeenosti, nebot' ohlg ime se kolem sebe, porovnavame a snad zavidime sousedovi, ze ma lepei staveni, snad uvnitt bohateji a pobodlneji za •izene a tak dasto vdeenost v nas udusi zavist, kdyZ' porovname, Ze jini maji lepei vSrdelky, lepe zafizeny domov, nakladnejei karu a vybranej§i jidla. Jiste bychom byli vdedndjei a spokojeneW, kdybychom si Z"e 1 v tom j ednoduchem sta-

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kach a programech. Zveme vas na tuveni se nam dobre bydli, ze ty naae proste pokrmy slouZi na gernu zdravi a to veselohru, kde se srdeene zasmejeZe pripadne 'name zase my mnoho veci, te.

Za spolek Hiahol ktdrie rain mohou jini zavide±ti. A Za spolek Hiahol ostatne ydeenost za to, co mame Jar. V. Pokorny, pritomnosti nevylueuje nadeji v bumistoreliser doucnost. Bud'me tedy vdeenYmi za SPJsa to co mame, hledejme atesti v pritomUpozorneni elernam radu eislo 51, nosti, v rodine, v jeji lasce, v naklonEllinger nosti pratel a shledame, ze nemusime Pripominam Vain bratri a sestry nikomu zavidet a Ze vlastne by nam radu Vernost eislo 51 v Ellinger, abymeli zavidet jini. Oast° pro nespokojeste nezapomneli na naai vYroeni schanost a touhu po neeem nespinitelnem zniei se West pritomne. KaZdY z nas , zi prvni nedeli v prosinci, toti2 6. promilZe bYti at'asten po svem zpiisobu a since. Schnze zapoene presne o dvou hodinach odpoledne. Pak po schtlzi budeblaZen je ten, kclo se tomu nauell. me mit svaeinu a kterou se postaraji Nyni nam zase nastava svatek naSe sestry s prinesenim nejakYch zakterY byl zapneat temito poutniky, kteri museli proZiti sve zadatky kuskii jako2 cake, kolaee, sandviee atd.

Bluth pak se postaraji o nejake obvetainou v bide a nemoci. Tedy my byeerstveni. chom si men hloubeji povianouti tohoto dne, kterY budeme ji brzy slaviti, Nate schtize jsou didelite, a obzylaat' a nemysleti jen na bohate prostreny " yYroeni" schtize kdy se voli naai ra.still, ale teZ opravdove dekovati Bohu dovi atednici a mnohe Dine ditlelite za vaechny dary tohoto roku. Na den veci se musi rozhodnout. Prijd'te vaichDikinfzdani by mela naae srdce byti ni. poyznekna. V tento eas bychom meli S bratrskYm pozdravem prednesti pied toho Velitele vaeho, to D. A. Jureri, taj. nejlepai ovoce naaich snad a price --SPJSTtohoto roku, kterY se pomalu kloni ku Crosby, Texas konci. Froth na tento den si vzpomeriMill bratri a sestry, me teZ" na ty poutniky, kteri opraydove jest naai povinnosti yam zdelit, Z'e slavilj prvni dny dikityzdani. zenarel nas tatieek a starieek a pra• statieek Josef Woleik. Do211 se yysokeho Vyslovujeme to nejvielej gi piani veku 899 a 4 mesice sveho stall a zenanejprijemnejSiho dne posvicenskeho, fel 9. Mina. Pohreb mel z methodicaby jste tento ztravili v kruhu vlastni keho kostela, Rev. Dan Rynumd vyrodiny nebo nejbliigich pribuznYeh konal pohrebni obrady a ulolen byl na pratel. Kez ozvena tohoto Scastneho White hibito y vedle svoji manZelky, tine nalezne ohlasu i ve vaMch srdeich, ktera ho predeala k yeeneinu spanku aby i raaS'e jednota SPJST mohla v bu-, pied 52 lety. Zanechala mu 6 madouenosti vzdati yam diky za kaz-dou lych deti, takle to byl trudnY Zivot, pomoc a lisku ji provedenou. ale s pevnou vali a pomoci ditek vae Hlavn firadovna SPJST, redaktor, a preekal! vytlivatele Vestniku.

Josef Woleik byl narozen na Fayet—SPJSTteville a tam se olenil se sleenu. Frances Clauson. Za rok se stehovali do Crosby na zakoupenu farmici s velkou naOddil deji a chuti pracovali a teaili se z ovoce sve price, ale smrt jich rozdelila.

KROU2EK HLAHOL V HOUSTONE Josef Woleik bydlel v Crosby 67 rokil.

Spolek divadelnich ochotnikil Hiahol Pokud mu zdravi dovolovalo rad prapri radu eislo 88 SPJST v Houstone, coval, ale jak stari pribYva, i ta nemoc bude opakovati fraaku z vesnickeho se hlasi. Zemrel u dcery, pi. Rajmund vota o 3 jednanich Lord a u sve vnueky Gladys, ktera ho "Nevesty z C' eskeho raje" od V. Harty rada opatrovala.

Jeho ditky by mu byli snad modre Hra bude sehrana v El Campo v PanAmerican Hall v nedeli 29. listopadu z nebe snesli, ale smrt si nada poroueet. KdyZ" to stall eloveka eeka, kahleho (zaeatek pl'esne v 1 hodinu odpoledne) a tahne nas to k to zemi nine a nine a v Houstone v sini radu Pokrok v sobotu, dne 5. prosince 1964 v 8:00 hod. a nejak neviditelna ruka otevre ty veeer. Pled predstavenim v Houstone dvere a nas tu nebude a jak se pravi, 'Ze list po liste a haluz po haluzi, aZ" bude podavana Yeeere od 5:00 hod. odpoledne. Blizsi podrobnosti na oznamspadne cely strom, kterY tu preekal

dopisovatelfi

3 nejednou bouri, elovek je jak ta haluzka spadne a je konec.

NA'S tatieek Josef Woleik pattil do jednoty pies 50 rokti a take patrii k Woodmen of the World. V mladaich letech byl einnym, mac rokk byl akolnim dozorcem.

Poznstala rodina preje si podekovat vaem pratelilm a znamYm za jakoukoliv pomoc jak v jeho nemoci tak i o pohrbu a za do-neaeni jidla a zaty krasne 'Vence a kviti zaplat' Pan Huh. Tateak zanechal v zarmutku 5 deti Vaechny zaopatteny, jedna dcera ho precieala v smrti; dale zanechal 10 vnukn; a 4 prapravnukii; telesne pozustatky nesli vnukoye a pravnukove; Tommy Lutherwood, Victor Harris, Kenneth Harris, Raymund Adlonk; Glen Ray Woleik; Allen Woleit.

Tatieek mel velice peknY pohreb, mnoho lidu se sjelo by dali posledni sbohem bratru a priteli, ktereho znali 67 rokii. Vy, zarmoucena rodino, prijmete uprimnou soustrast a Tobe, priteli a spolubratre, tichY spanek po boku svoji yerne manklky.

Rodina Woleikova a ostatni pratele. ftad e. 67 v Schulenburg Bratri a sestry naaeho radu, Timto yam da yam yedet, Ze naae pHschfize bude v nedeli 6. prosince o dvou hod. odp. Vaichni kdo miAete, dostavte se, ponevadZ je to dillelita schnze, budou se volit urednici na ati rok. Vemte sebou celou rodinu a mate-it navatevu vemte je take. Sestry jsou Zadane, aby prinesly nejakY zakusek, bratri radu se postaraji o obeerstveni. Tedy na shledanou.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Roy F. Krenek, pied.

Frank Holub, taj. neetni —SPJSTkid 165, Moulton Mile etendity a etenari: tak uZ- to bide pro letos asi posledni dopis do Vestniku. Tak ten eas kvapi kupredu a svatky vanoeni budou tady.

Deli se u'Z ted' teal na "Santa Clausa", a prehlidaji se katalogy. Vette, ty easy uz jsou prye kdyZ ten J Lym a Sears Roebuck bYvali tak vzacne. Treba jsme nic moc neobjednavali, ale aspon. prehledali. Dnes deti nejsou s tim spokojeny, to je moc lacine.

Tak ta naae schtlze byla dosti obstojne navativena. Dverni cenu dostal spolubratr Vilem Fojt. Priati schnze bude zas druhou nedeli 13. prosince o 2 hodina.ch odpoledne, tak nezapomente a prijed'te vaichni. Bude yolba.

Prvni neclele v prosinci to jest 6., budeme mit slepiei nudlovou polevku na

4 obed. Zaeneme o 11 hodine tak nezapomente a ptijed'te, odpoledne pobaveni pro navgtevniky, take kolaCe, paje, kejky a g trudle budou na prodej. Jste zvani vgichni. Ztistavam vase dopisovatelka Bolena Fojtova.

Slovanska, LIpa 'Oslo 66, Waco Mill eleni a ptatele: Na,ge schtze se odbYvala v nedeli odpoledne 15. listopadu v Linden Hall a ptedseda Otto Hanu g ji zahajil. Cest vlajce vzdaly Kay a Donna Gerlich a Cathy Moore. Spolkovni slib odtikali Chris, Otto Spence, Beverly Gaidugek a Jean Spence a v gichni eleni a hoste tea se ptipojili.

Navgtevou u nas byly, pani John Kutni, pani E. M. Schiller a pani Grace Moore z Ft. Worth. Te gi nas vZdy kdy hoste Prijdou.

Vstali jsme na minutku modlitby za dui zesnuleho bratra Joe Kueery. Je mu prejem vednY klid a milou vzpominku a pozustale rodine vyslovujem nagi nejhlubgi soustrast.

Vgichni ntednici byli ptitomni. Protokol byl &ten a pkijat jak eten.

Jak bylo ujednano pill sjezdu tady dostanou zdarrna vlajku jestli si ji pkeji a na g tad je tomu velice pm/deeen a jsme radi, Ze ji dostanem. Diky hlavni ifradovne.

Ptedseda Otto Hanu g pfeeet1 dopis od bratra M. S. Halouzka z Dallas v nemZ psal jak se pekne vydatil C'eskY den a jak je to v gechny tegi a vyslovil diky fg em co se nejak podileli na tom dnu.

Resoluce soustrasti byla etena za zesnulou sestru Flora Zebro.

Bratr Roman Parma, ptedseda feditelti pravil, Ze men schnzi 2. listopadu a bratr Frank Miller pteeet1 jejich protokol. Ptig ti schtize tediteln a zaba,vniho vYborti bude 7. prosince o nal osme hodine Sestra Libbie Parma pravila, Ze na misto vanoeni "float" pti parade. , ptipravi clyoum rodind,m dva ko giekv jidla na Vanoce a ka2c3Y- 'Oen ma Ptinest sebou 50 centti na na g Vanoeni yeeirek 12. prosince, teZ hraeky Pro deft pottebujeme, take ,star gi hraeky v stavu sebou ptineste. Na ge male Ott do 12 rokti si budou vymenovat darkY, ale ostafni eleni ne. KaZda roclina 'Wriest dost jidla pro svou rodinu a sve hostv.

Sestra Parrnova, pravila. Ze (I nnis oil statnibo teditele rn15,10,e, bratra .Tarnes Kneen/ a nabizi. ie qtli mla,cleZ si pteie naueit se taneit besedu tak je ochoten pomoct.

VESTN K Tito eleni maji tento mesic narozeniny. sestry Mary Simeik, Jean Spence, Cathryn Clay, Kay Gerlich, Sharon Engelke, Patricia Karen Stanislav, Beverly Gaidug ek -a Cynthia Rene Kokenek a bratti, Otis Oe gka, Frank Parma, George TrelnY a Otto Matu g, Zazpivali jsme jim happy birthday.

Ptedseda Hanu g oznarnil, Ze se bude sin kraglit y e sttedu veer 2. prosince a pteje si, aby se dost olenti dostavilo.

Sestra Engelke pro nemocenskY vYbor pravila, Ze Dennis a Hattie Macha utrpeli zraneni, kdy jejich auto se srazilo s druhYm autem, ale tiZ se jim dab dobte.

Tez maminka sestry ee gkove byla vaZne poranena kdyZ se auta srazili a pomalu se pozdravuje. Pant Jimmy Stuchly byla v nemocnici, pan James Moore je vane nemocen a nemide ptijimat navgtevu. Pani Briggs maminka je te2 vaZne nemocna a Johnny Engelke si zlomil dva prsty u 'eve ruky.

Tak vgem pllejem brzke azdraveni.

Lisa Ann Trefny je na ge nova 'Menka v detskem oddeleni a bratr Johnnie Gaidug ek ji upsal.

Nage ptigti schnze bude d,ne 24. prosince a Ze je to volebni schilze tak ptedseda Hanu g pravil, Ze zaene schtze v jednu hodinu odpoledne a vas ygechny prosime, abyste se dostavili do teto schnze ve velkem poetu, kaZdY ma pravo volit.

Dvetni cenu vyhral bratr Roman Parma a Julia Slovak.

Schnze skoneila ve 4:15, pak mladd niela svoji schilzi a jedla, se chutna yecere.

Sestersky pozdrav vgem RtiZena Parma, dopisovatelka —SP.TST-

Karel JonaA C. 28 v East Bernard Mile sestry a bratti: Schnze na geho tadu se potddala dne 8. listopadu, na v gechny strany bylo razne pobaveni, takle na gi eleni se rozjeli, malo se schtize zneastnilo.

Davam v gem veclet, Ze ptigti schnze se poilada dne 13. prosince ye dye hodiny odpoledne. Dude volba tadovYch Atednikil pro rok 1965, jste v g ichni Zadani zneastnit se teto schnze a vvkonot sve povinno s ti. Po schfizi bude pobaveni tak iak Odyckv. Chcl vam tea oznamit, Ze vanoeni nadilka pro (Yeti s rd-nostarnern se natad,a, 20. nrosince v 7:30 veer, tentokrat Mikola g ptijede z wor th. Texas, Kdv2 maine p residenta z Texasu, tak elenove rozhoclii, Ze mfiZe bYt te'Z, Mikola g 7 Toxasii. Rodiee nezanomo,nte sve deti ddt do programu, teditelka Elsie Brdeeka vam se Y gim pomtiZe, iiid

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jeji adresa je Rosenberg, Texas Route One. Udelate sobe i Mem radost.

Preji v gem elentim St'astny den diktivzdani. My budem :nas odbyvat u Bov Houstone.

S pozdravem, Carrie Bohd.eik --SPJST

Kroniek tes14ch Zen v Dallas, Texas Nage listopadova schtize byla eetne navgtivena nebot' bylo pritomno 35 elenek a 1 navgtevnice: pi. M. Jelinkova z es1., ktera je zde dosud nav gtevou u sve dcery a rada ptichazi mezi has si pohovotit a pobesedovat, a to na g velmi tesi. Velmi rada sdeluji, Ze jsme opet ptijaly novou elenku ses. 0,1net Repasky z Irving, Texas. Srdeen6 ji vitame mezi nas a sestte B. Valeikoye dekujeme za to, Ze nam ses. Repasky privedla do krouZku. To uZ tedy mame nyni 78 elenek, coil je pekne elslo. Sclanze byla pekna a nejdtive ses. Zvolankova ptivitala sestru K. Kraftovou z Crosby, ktera po dlouhe dobe mohla zas mezi nas ptijit do krou2ku. Velice rady jsme milou sestru zde yidely. Pote gilo nas, Ze pai sve autonehode se ji2 zotavila a doufaane, Ze nas bude moci zase brzy navgtivit.

Schnze se tentokrate protahla nebot' bylo mnoho k vytizovani. Budou brzy vanoce a to je treba pamatovati na rilzne dobroeinne nstavy abychom mohly zpilsobiti radost tem merle gt'astnYm neZ-li jsme my. Povolily jsme $10 na Sokol Christmas Party pro deli a $ 5 na pacienty ye zdejgi veteranske nemocnici. Nezapomente pfd.tele na sestru Tobernou, ktera kahloroene jima ptispeyky pro pacienty ye zhora zminene nemocnici, aby oni mohly poslat s yYm rodinam darky k vanoctlm. Darky ty jim zakoupi a odeglou damy, ktere konaji tuto samaritanskou sluZbu uZ mnoho let. Proto kdo chcete a nankte po glete svilj prispevek prima na: Mrs. Marie TobernY, 3123 Fordham Road, Dallas. Texas. Diky yarn vgem za Vagi dobrotu.

Mely jsme v innyslu poliadati Bake Sale eili prodei peeiva, ale rozhodly jsme se to odloZit as na pozdej gi dobu neb nyni je mnoho rtiznYch podnikii a nerady bychorn konkuro y alv. Tedv na misto peeeni kaZda sestra darovala $1 do krouZku. Mnohe sestry nekly peeivo pro Junior Sokols, kteti lei prodavali a vyteZek pflide do fondu cestovniho na sokolsky slet do St. Louis v 1965, kde se bode oslavo yati 100. vYrozalaeni sokola v Americe. TeZ isme odkonnily Ceske vanWlni listkv, ktore proclava odboeka esl. Z. en v exilu v New Jersey. Po schtizi jsme byly pohosteny

Ve stiedu dne 25. listopadu 1964 dobr3im obeclem, ktery pfichystaly sestry: M. Kopeekove„ A. Le gikarova, M. Kovatova, a M. Vrlova.

Happy Birthday jsme zazpivaly sestram: Nesudove, Koneakove, M,. Kopeekove, R. Parmove, A. Machaeove, Burianove a Prevratilove, ae tam nebyly vg echny pfitornne. Pkejeme vaem dobre a hodne zdravi. Sestra, Parmova se rozdelila s nami o pekne zdobenY narozeninovSr dort. Diky!

Sestra, Valeikova odevzdala pfispevky, ktere obdraela od sYSTch znamYch pro dobro na geho krouaku. Nejmenovana viastenka a ptiznivkyne naae darovala $2.50 na na g cestovni fond a pani A. M. ze San Angelo $3.00 pro nag Bake Sale. Sestra Machaeova zapravila prispevky a zbytek darovala tea krouaku. Za vaechny pekne dary dekujeme. Tea pi. M. Kovarnikova z Hurst nam poslala peknY d'arek pro naafi Stestenu. Je to maminka naafi sestry Mi.loslavy Noskove, a ae neni elenkou nazi, piece nam ua nekolikrate darovala hodnotnY darek, za eea ji ze srdce jeme. Pani Kovarnikova, nechte se nekdy videt v nagem krouaku, velice rddy Vas uvidime! Sestra 8efeakova se pozdravuje a my se teaime, ae ji brzy zase uvidime. Co toto pi gi, sestra H. Hoakova se nachazi v nemocnici a my ji prejeme brzke uzdraveni a navrat mezi nas. Krouaek vyslovuje soustrast sestke 8ebetkove nad umrtim jeji sestry M. Hagkovcove z Ennis, ktera nedavno zesnula. Necht' odpoeiva po aivotnim boji.

Krougek gratuluje nazi sestfe tajemnici Kankrlikove a jejimu manaeli k 23. vSjrai gt'astneho manaelstvi 15 listopadu slaveneho a pfejeme mnoho zdravi a gtesti do dalgich let.

Mile sestry, nezapometite, ze pried schfize bude 3. prosince pti ktere budeme porklati nazi vy'roeni Christmas Party eili veselici. Prinetsene darky dame pod stromeeek a pak "Mikulag" rozda je na prave misto. Rozhodly jsme se, ae tentokrate buldeme miti "Covered Dish Lunch" eili kaada pHneseme neco na talifku, dame to dohromady a spoleene budeme obedvat.

Tak se ve velkem poetu dostavte.

Sestra Kankrlikova, mne addala, abych Vas poaadala mill krajane o neco. Mate-li nekdo pohledni listky krobildto barevne aneb eerno-bile, ktere milaete postradat abyste je nam darovali. Ona kounila album do ktereho si chceme udelat sbirku rfiznSrch abychom mohly Cernat narnety pro kroje kdyby nekdo si chtel je zhotovit dle vyobrazeni. Listky poglete

VESTNtK bud'to mne anebo na sestru Kankrlikovou: J. Kankrlik, 6831 East Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas. Budeme Vain velmi vdeeny.

Jegte slovieko p. Sta govi v Corpus Christi, I my jsme Vas radi poznali a se zajmem vady sledujeme zpravy Vage o Corpus, nebot' jsme tam bydleli 18 let. Pike hodne a bud'te zdrav!

Tak mile sestry nezapomente 3. prosince a pfijcite jiste!

S pozdravem na v gechny pratele a zname vaude a tea milYm sestram v Taylor, Texas.

Aneaka Houdkova, dopis.

-SPJSTBirthday Club sestry od r. C. 88 v Hailstone Pfedsedkyne sestra E. Kelly zahajila schtizi a pti tom oznamila, ae vrati kvilt, kterY jeji manael vyhral. Pfi dalgim jednani bylo hla geno, ae se bude opakovat aeske divadlo a to 5. prosince a pii tom bude bazar. Ten saint' weer bude podavana yeeete. Nage obvykle card party bude 2. prosince a pkitom bude podavan chutriSr krocani obed. Ptijdle, bude toho Bost. Druhou ,sttedu 9. prosince mame pravidelnou schfizi a oslavime vanoeni svatky zpilsobem, ae kaada sestra ma ptinest nejake uvatene jidlo na misce a vae se da na, stuff, coa bude jako buffet °bed.

Prosim, addne plechove konservy (canned goods).

Stromeeek bude, ale vymena darkil nebude leda, ae chcete nekdo nekomu dat darek, to je v potadku. To zaleai na Vas sestry. Tak jestli mate neco na bazar bud'te tak hodni a pkineste.

Prvni sobotu v prosinci 5. se tea peeou koldee a chut' na dobry ja,blkovlY zavin (strudel) dejte si objednavku u sestry Della Kadleeek telefonni Cislo UN 4-1921.

Na shledanou a pfeji Vain etenati vesele Vanoce a hodne zdravi.

S pozdravem Anna ' vestka, dopisovate ka pro rok 1964 ---SPJST Houston, Texas Vaaena, redakce a cteni bratri a sestry SPJST. Tento rok bliai se ke svemu skoneeni, a my v mysli si einime obraz naaich Uspecht tohoto roku. Mnohe fady teal se v3isledky ye zvygeni poetu Menu — ale male komu napadne, ae odchodem star gich Menu k veenetnu odpoeinku, ztratili jsme mnohem vice.

Velike procento tech star gich elent SPJST pochazelo z nazi stare vlasti, kteti si pfinesli ninohe dobre vlohy do teto zeme, by mohli zdarne slouaiti ne-

5 jen elentm s ySrch rodin, ale i co elenoy e Jednoty s ySm. radtim. Nelze naan zapomenout na nedavno zesnuleho br. kadu Pokrok Houstonu, Jana Bileho.

Ano, i kdyi jeate jeho manaelka oni vady spolu podileli se na schtzich a i na divadlech, jea Hiahol potadal.

Jejich piitomnost ve schfizich a zdbavach, byla jakoby oaivujici stranka nageho ziti v teto nove vlasti americke.

Co bylo pkieinou tohoto vlivu osob ze stare vlasti pki glYch? Dalo by se s iistotou tvrditi, ae osoby takove pochazeji z dobrYch obeanfi stareho Rakouska jeate a ae jejich pravidelna navgteva, obecnYch akol ye stare vlasti nazi hojnou mirou ptispela k tomu, ae fady SPJST hodne ziskaly elenstvim takovYch ptistehovalct. Autority akolniho vzdelani dokonce tvrdily, ae vYchova a vgdelani na obecnYch Skolach Rakouska byly lep gi neali na gkolach v samotnem Nernecku. To je potkebi vziti na uvaaeni, co bylo drive k docileni a k Cemu se speje touto dobou leckde v airem svete. Jak mnohe yzacne pokyny dostaly se k sluchu bratra a sestry kadovYch od zesnu13•Tch, kteti behem elenstvi v tadech zdarne ke zvetaeni elenstvi a i fikaznenosti.

Ve vdeene vzpomince budou nadale I1diti kroky naae v trvani aiti pozemskeho.

Kdya tak rnysl naae cili k dobrodincum tadt SPJST, kteti teprve nedavno odegli od nas v neznamo, jsou zde k naaemu upamatovani jeate i jine osobnosti, ktere behem za glYch stoleti ptsobily ke zdaru velike nazi Jednoty Occhoslovanti. Mtlaeme smele si v pamet' vatipiti, ze po dobu 15 set let neco nekde se delo i ke zlepkni a utvrzeni povahy lidske bytosti. Ji g staki Rekoye rnaji v dejinnych zaznamech to poznamku, ae jiste sdruaeni aen. Oechoslovant vytklo si za cil zlepgeni chovniho stanu lidske bytosti. Tak jia tenkrate pied mnoha sty lety, byla zde filosofie naaich aen a to I zdarnejgi, neali ta, ueennost nekteff4ch profesort novoyeku.

Pied nedavnem laskavosti bratra redaktora Vestniku Jednoty ZeBJ tamer po cel3i rok uvadeny elanky ze aivota dejepisce Fr. Palackeho. On je nam znam co dejepisec na geho na.roda Oechoslovanti. V prvni polovici minuleho stoleti, nag lid ye vlasti mei :=:epal znamost a vSianain Palackeho pro narod na g. Ona generace vaak uelnila misto nove mladgi generaci, a tato o vyznamu Palackebo nezvedela to, co jinak bylo nalehave ke vedeni pro nag lid ye vlasti.. Byla, to za,vist nadvlady

e Nernecke v Rakousku, by na g lid co nejmene se dovedel o pirsobeni Palackeho. Byl to vg ak PalackY, jen Z nejvice se ptieinil o opetne povzneseni eeskeho jazyka v prvni polovici 19teho stoleti. Byl to zase jen PalackY, ktery po svem pirichodu z Moravy do Prahy, zasadil se i o to, aby duchovni nageho lidu ye vlasti °pet se 130yznes1 na onen stuperi jak tomu chtel mistr Jan Hus na pra2ske universite.

Palackemu bylo psati na ge dejiny na prvem rniste v ,nemeckem jazyku a pak i v &skein. Cizina vi zcela dobte, eeho se nam dostalo na poli kultury a vzclelani v za glYch staletich. To vge se stalo zasluhou Palackeho, Ze o torn i dnes muZeme vedeti.

Andrew Carnegie venoval behem sveho 'Zivota tti sta. devadesat miliona dollara na razna dobroeinne a vedecke freely. Duchovni bohatstvi je Z svetu PalackY odhalil ma v sobe rovneZ velikou cenu. Chceme my co vetev 0 echoslovanii v America brati podil na 'darech od Carnegie a Palackeho, tak si jen jdeme do knihoven jet Carnegie obnosem ptes 60 milliona dollarti dal postaviti pro anglosasky lid ye SpojenYch statech a z tamnich knih shledame o caste, jet vede k opravdovemu bohatstvi pro nas i v dobe dne, gka. Carnegie byl si vedom, Ze, etenim knih vhodnYch, lid si naleza cestu ire sebevzdelani. Hlavni ptedseda Jednoty ZO BJ v poslednim jeho novoroenint poselstvi ire v gem tadirm, odkazal daleMost kultury a vzdelani. Otec naroda nam znarnY Fr. PalackY odporueoval ndrodu e c h osl ov an tit by se jen die moZnosti sam vzdelaval. To byla jeho jedina zaveV, jit nakmu lidu ye vlasti odkazal. V tom spoolva, kouzlo a tajemstvi opravdoveho duchovniho pokroku.

Z doby Palackeho i L. Rieger zvestuje nam: "V praci a vedeni je na ge spaseni." Proto einme se, dokud mame hodnY eas.

Radostne Vanoce a veselY Nov Y Rok pteje redakci, brattim a sestram SPJ ST. Helena Kotinkova, 231 E. 26th St. Vizovice C. 114 ye Fairchilds Miltbratti a sestry, ra g e schitze bude konana druhou nedeli v prosinci 13. v 1:30 odpoledne. Eudeme volit fftedniky na pEgti rok, tak se dostavte a take, kteti si chcete zaplatit poplatky na rok doptedu. Nezapomente a ptijd'te do teto schaze.

Milady Walenta, taj.

VESTNIK Kovar, Texas Ctena redakce, bratti a sestry mile, tak zase jsem tu s vaina kteti radi etete ty dopisy, aspon nekteti mi tikaji at' vice pigi, Ze oni radi to otou zvlagt' ty statenky a stairiaci, kteti anglicky nerozumi. Bylo to jak se posvicel novY Zvon v kostele na Barton's creek kolik roka zpatky, bylo eeske kazdni a jak bylo ukoneeno jedna povidala ja dobte rozumim anglicky a vgecko doma mluvime, ale ptece to nerd tak jak kdyZ to eesky ztetelne promluvi. A jak to pote gi kdyZ to slyti to Ceskeale nekteti se stydi za, eeskou tee, tteba anglicky dobte neumi jako ja anglicky ani eesky, no co main clelat, to u.Z. neptedelante.

No to jsme dnes dostali ochlad a trochu sprchlo, moo dobteto je na zahradky, ty jsou ale dobte zelene. MaZama Parm Bohu dekovat, za tak dobrY rok nebo ftrodu. MoZna, Ze jab ty iseveraky veil zaenou, 'Ze to vgecko skonei. Ptijde to dtevo zase skladat Vgak uZ jsme toho tepla mtli dost.

Neni ho u.Z vice. Ve sttedu 20. tijna 1964 zemtel v La Grange gpitale Emil Vyvjala. Polfrebni obirady se konaly z katolickeho kostela ye Smithville a dovezen a ulolen k mu cdpoeinku na htbitov u kostela na Parton' 6, Creek pH osade Koval . . Zanechal man.Zelku Julie, d ye dcery Lilie Wiest ve Smithville a Marie Calarin v Caldwell; tti sestry: pani Carolina paniel v Seminole, Oklahoma, pani Mathilda Renfro, pani Anna Palla obe ye Smithville, tti bratti Charlie, Ed, a Henry Vyvjala v gichni ye Smithville.

Dne 10. listopadu zemtela v Austine pani Frantigka Lagtovica. Pochovana byla v patek z kostela Oeskornora yskeho na Kovar. Pohtebni obtady vykonal :Carat Kostohryz z Temple, ulakna vedle zesnuleho manIela na htbitov e skomorayskST . Pohteb mela peknY, zpevaci pane zpivali, co se veil malokde dela. Zemtela zanechala tti dcery Wilmu a syna Alec doma, Matildu Hajdik oboje ye Smithville, Anna Samulek v Dallas. ZemtelYm dej yeene odpoeinuti a pozastale pote g Pan Bull.

Radova schtize konana dne 8. listopadu byla dobra. Ptedseda Vacla y Batina ji zahajil. Byla dana dvou minutova modlitba a povstfani_ spolusestte Amalie Valek a bratru EMU. Vy j abovi, Pi'odseda yytidil podekovani oct rodiny Vallco ye za peknu Pet o pohtbu a kvetiny, jidlo a viceho, so bylo vykonano pro zemirelou spolusestru. Tét net tad daruje venec jak zemte 'Oen a nebo e'en-

Ve stkedu dne 25. listopadu 1964 kyne. Vprostted vencu je hvezda a nad pis SPJST coZ je velmi pane.

Volba iikednika na rok 1965 je vykonana a dopadia nasledovne: Ptedseda — Vaclay Batina Mistoptedseda — Mary 8tepan Tajemnik — Jerry tepan teetnice — Sestra Lillie Evidie Pokladnik — Felix Voleik Finaneni vYbor: John Stalle, August Hajdik a Charlie Htibek, zabavni vs'bar: August Hajdik, Eddie Zimmerhanzel. Nalevnu Willie Sug en a Frank tepan, domovnik a htitovni Charlie a Bertha Kalina, nemocensky vYbor: bratti E. E. Holub Joe El gik, Louis Valek, Charlie Vyvjala st., sestry Lilie Evieie, Agnes SuSen, Mary tep64n.

Bratti a sestry, kteti jste nehyli ye sch9zi, byste yeah, Ze bylo ujednan.o kdyZ zemte Glen od kadu, Ze se nemusi sedet celou noc jen do pill noci, jak se tekne do 12 hodin. Nekdy bylo teZko nektere dostat z yla,§t' kdyZ je hodne zima.

Bratti a sestry, mame pamatovat ty nemocne navaevovat. Nemocmi- El/Zen Rosanky ye vojenske nemocnici v Temple. Bude Thanksgiving a tak pteji vAem velikeho krocana a dobre zdravi, aby hodne uZili.

Tak uZ aby toho nechala.

Srdeeny pozdrav a na shledanou v ptitti schuzi a ptijd'te vgichni.

MaryStepan

Oznameni fa schtize g

Rad es . 136 Liberty v East Gate Bratti a sestry, budeme adbYvat nail vYroeni schtitzi prvni nedeli v procinci, totiZ 6. Je yelice drile'Zite aby se co nejvic Mena dostavilo do schtze, mame jednani olaledne sine a o rozpugteni tadu.

Nezapomerite 6. prosince o 2 hodinach, mr,Uem se sejit u nas a bude-li teplo pak mffZeme jit do sine.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Anton Bederka, taj.

—SPJSTitad e. 88 v Houstone Ceskedivadlo "Nevesty z eeskebo raje" se bude o pakovat v ic'adove sini 5. prosince, pki tom se bude potadat i bazar. Card party od klubu narozenin se bude potaclat 2. prosince, nasledovat bude chutny krocani °bed. Schrize klubu 9. prosince. V sobotu 5. prosinee se budou pect kolaee a jablkovy' zayin. Obiednejte u Della Kadleeek (UN 4-1921).

Anna vestka

Ve stfedu dne 25. listopadu 1964 JARNI OKRSKOVE SCHIDZE Jarni schtize prvniho okrsku se bude konati na Kovar u radu 6. 38 a to 2. kvetna 1965.

• Jarni schtze tretiho okrsku se bude konati dne 14. brezna 1965 u radu 6. 154 v Sokolovni ye Fort Worth.

Kulturni pfinos

Jarni schuze V. okrsku se bude nati dne 28. brezna 1965. Misto a zahajeni schfize bude oznameno po. zdeji.

• • Jarni schfize §esteho okrsku se bude konati u radu 6. 153 v La Salle. Datum a jine podrobnosti budou oznameny pozdeji.

• Jarni schtze sedmeho okrsku se bude konati dne 25. dubna 1965 u radu 6.

117 v Robstown v Community Hall. °P TST-

Br. Frank Volf

Veriovano bru. Frank Volfovi (Nasleciujici elanek nam poslala pi.

Bessie Edmund Korsa z Britt, Iowa, cicera zesnuleho bratra Franty Volta. alanek napsal br. Volf nejakou dobu peed smrti. Zaroveri /lam poslala elanek z anglickYch novin, ktery zde soueasne uver p inujeme. Br. Volt se stal elenern SPJST 16. srpna v r. 1908 a patril k radii 6. 92 ye Fort Worth kdyg zemrel dne 7. listopadu t. r. — Red.)

Frank Volf narozen v Tachbovicich v Oechach, dne 16. dubna 1878. Do Ameriky prijel 24. eervna 1906 do Galvestorm po lodi Cassel. Do stavu manklskeho vstoupil dne 26. rijna 190'7 v LYre, Texas. Za manZelku pojal Frantieku Machaekovou z LiSnice, 6echy, narozena 10. prosince 1884 v Linièi,oechy. V Texasu jsme byly 16 rokt a mely tri ditky, Oldfich, Bokna a Milosla y. Byl zakladajichn elenem radu Osvetou k Svobode 6. 78 v LYN a po yeechny leta urednikern. TeZ. ptsobil co ueitel na Ceske nedelni ekole po 8 rokfi.

Za valky byl einnYm v oeskem &trodnirn zdraeni v obnuch v6.1kach • SERVICES HELD FOR FRANK VOLF, 86 Funeral servies were held Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. for Frank Volf, 86, at Bruces Memorial Chapel at Fort Dodge with.

Rev. Edward Cass officiating. Burial was in the Elkhorn Township Cemetery.

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He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to Jan and Anna Volf on April 16, 1878. He came to the United States on May 31st, 1906 and settled at Lyra, Texas. He was married to Frances Machacek of Czechoslovakia on Oct. 26th, 1907 at Lyra. He started teaching a Bohemian school in 1913 and taught there for 8 years. In March of 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Volf and their three children moved to Boone where he was a brick layer. In May of 1926 the family moved to Otho where he was employed at Kalo Brick and Tile Co. In 1944 he retired and with his wife came to the Britt area to make their home with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kars.

They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1957 and on May 12, 1958, Mrs. Volf died. Mr. Volf continued making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Korsa. He had been in failing health several years and became seriously ill Nov. 3, and was rushed to the Hancock County Memorial Hospital where he died Nov. 5.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edmund Korsa of Britt; two sons Ulric of Fort Dodge and Miles of Otho; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister.

Pallbearers were grandsons Joseph, Robert and Bernard Korsa, Donald Rogers, and Charles and Jerry Volf.

(Submitted by Bro. Volt's daughter, Mrs. Bessie Korsa, RFD 2, Box 117, Britt, Iowa).

Zna.mka roku 1960 a znamka roku 1965 V predveoer 46. vYroei vyhlakni Oeskosiovenske republiky, v fiterY 27. kijna, 1964, dodo ve Washingtonu k slavnostnimu zverejneni nakresu sokolske jubilejni znamky, kterou vyda americka poRa v priStim roce. Slavnost se konala v prijimaci sini ministerstva poSt za velke fleasti demokratickYch Cechosloyakil, delegaci Sokola i jinYch es organisaci, polskeho Sokola a americkYch pratel aSR, z nichZ nekteri prednesli pozdravne proje,7,..

Hlavni motivern z ylaani peticentoy e znamky je sO8ka diskare, ktera se na.m sice nezda bYt prave idealnim vyjadrenim sokolske telovYchovne a ideova einnosti, avSak tento nedostatek nernti2e oslabit, radost nad vydanim znamky, kterou nutno oznaeit nejen za fispech sokolskY, nYbrZ ze velkoryse gesto americkYch vladnich kruhft demokratickYm Ceehoslo yaktm. Nenajdeme tati2 na svete jiny stat, ktery by v rozpeti let vydal d ye znamky s motivy, vztahujicimi se k Ceskoslovensku. Hlavni projev ueinil ministr pot John A. Grounski, je2 zdtiraznil, 2e znamka je venovana pameti stoleti sokolstva v America, k pocte sokolske myAlenky a sokolske peace na poll telesne i dukvni vYchovy. Po slavnostnim aktu setrval ministr Grounoski s floastniky slavnosti v pratelskern rozhovoru.

Mnozi z fiCastnikil vzponmeli pCi teto prile2itosti americke zvla§tni znamky, ktera byla yydand v pondeli 7. brezna 1960 na poeest 110. vYroei narozenin T. G. Masaryka v serii "Bojovniku za svobodu."

Zfistane navkly kulturni ostudou eeskoslovenskYch Iviadart, Ce tuto znamku, ktera byla ye svobodnYch zemich vitana jako posel Masarykova duchovniho odkazu, odmitl prave ye state, jen2 jeho zasluhou vznikl. Dopisy, frankovane Masarykovou znamkou, se vracely do USA s provokativni nalepkou "Nepripustne."

Neni pochyby, 2e eeskoslovensky lid uvita vydani jubilejni sokolske znamky se stejnou radosti s jakou uvital znamky s portretem TGM. Neni v'Sak rovne2 pochyby o tom, 2e re2huu v '6eskoslovensku bude sokolska znamka z Ameriky stejne neptiiemna, jako byla znamka Masarykova.

Ve SpojenYch statech zustala sokolska myMenka Verna odkazu Tyre Fiignera.

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Zkratka, znamka yyjadruje, do jiste miry, telo yychovu, ale nevyjadruje sokolsky. Asi ze kreslie nernel sprayny pojem, toho, co , mela znamka znamenat. Ovkm, to je mrij osobni nazor a tenth' nedostatek neoslabuje moji radost nad vydanim znamky). sim

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Jan Cimbura IINDRICH 8IMON HAAR JIHOESKA IDYLA Pokraeovani Strelou jel a 2blurik do vady pied samYm nosem topiciho se kloueka,. Nemusil jsem ani kriknout `Chyt' se ho!' fAemi etyrmi drapal se lined na nej — nu — a co byste rekli? MiAj drevenek kiuka unesl. Jako na pramku sale], na nem a nepotopil se, a'2 jsem dobehl a chlapce vynesl. bratie Mika, ei to bylo klouee?"

Hospoda se odmleela, jako by to

byla ne hospoda, ale kostel a v torn prisnem tichu kajicne rekl Mika: "To byl ratij Vojta."

Tak odpovedel Cimbura. Bez ku a bez hnevu, a2 to bylo lidem podivno — a small se, Ze ma mleko misto prudke krve v Zilach dobrak- 'Nov.& Ze je to, s kterYin by i orat mohl. — 2ena Ze ho ma pod pantoflem to ae se ted' po druhe trefila vdat — pani zrovna ae dela a Ze to na ni take znat kvete jako ruze, jako miadice a piece u2. ani do etyricitky nema daleko. Cela zkrasnela. — I muZ'i na potkani Cimburovi domlouvali, proe sana krmi, o slepice se stra, to Ze je Zenska prate a 2enu tim jenom kazi.

Ale Cimbura se jim do oei yysmal a rekl, prate vribec Ze neni Zenska a mu'Zska, prace je prace a kaZdou elovek ma konat, on Ze u Kovandri i peri draval.

"Jakle? Peri j si dral?"

"Ano — dral a dost, aZ nine v kloubech prsty praskaly", skoro honosive priznaval se sedlak, "kravy ted' dojim a dojival jsem, protoae me start' Kovanda presvedeil, jak mukkY lepe vydoji krav y nea divka, ktere ruce brzy zemdli, a etvrtY, paty kus stane nevydojenY. Od to doby, co se o vepre staram, tak u nas ve dvore nepogel ani jedinY. Radim yam uprinme nespolehejte na Z'enu a eeled', sami nejen dohlednete, ale co treba i udelejte."

Tak to deal Jan Cimbura na svem statku k tomu mel i dorristajici hochy po Piksovi a zvla gte Jana, budouciho hospodare. Nic nepodcerioval, Zadna prate nebyla mu malichernou, nieim neopovrhoval, ale bystre cka pozoroval. Studoval prima hospodarskY dobytek na svem statku a na1101 se mu rozume't, pochapit, co chce a co si preje, co mu schazi, eeho potrebuje. Ve stadu svYch zvirat potrehl jednotlivce svarlive, jine poznal krotke a tithe, lenochy i zdrave i zarodkem nejake nemoci stikne — a podle toho s nimi jednal.

Spory rovnal, chore a ranene leei1 oktrova,1 a o vkcko se otcovsky staral. sve bystre oko, k na pr yni pohled poznal prednosti i chyby a vady kone anebo kravy prave tak jako husy anebo kurete, odhadi skoro na librlu Zivou vahu a ureil podle toho i spravedlivou jejich term, od ktere jen nerad ustupoval. Prodaval rezniku, nikdy kusu neprecenil, ale se sumy vyreene take nerad slevoval.

Jako hospodal; miloval Cimbura

ye stiedu dne 25, listopadu 1964 cko pekne a dokonale a z ylagte domaci zvirata. Pes jeho musel miti nejlepSi sluch i eich, koeka byla petibarevna, kohout mei hlas, Ze ho bylo slySet aZ do Ratic, a na tri dny napied musel oznaeovat poeasi — lip a spolehliveji nea kaZdy tlakomer.

Udal-li gpatne deaf' Cimbura mu to odpustil po druhe mu pohrozil; ale zmylil-li se po treti — dal ho sedlak selce o nejbliZSi pamatce nejake popravit a proto mei vady v hejnu kurat yyhlednuteha kohouta jineho.

Ale zylaSte s koni chlubil. V jeho zdkoniku lasky lined po Bohu a eloveku prikl kiln a proto dlouho nernoh1 zapomenouti Divokou a hate si vyeital, Ze poslechl Kovandu a ved1 ji ke koni. "Mohla to dodnes behat", horekoval v duSi. Ale kdy2 prvni bolest pominula, prestal se hnevat na hrebeeka a otrilouval ho: "ITZdyt' on chudak za to neDost kru gno mu bez niatky a piece yyrostl — a ostatne je jejim synem." To zdravy rozum a pravy cit hlasil se v nem ke slovu a Cimbura se nevzpiral.

Zahledel se jednou na laiibatko zrova obalene detmi a srdce mu zatrnulo. Sel k nemu a po prve je po krku vrele poplacal.

Konik podival se na neha cize — to hospodari bylo lito a rekl mu mace: "Beldeku — jsi piece mrij!"

To po prve ho jmenem pojmenoval, ale Belaekem to nehnulo dal se hnal za detmi a rorteskneleho hospodare jako by nebylo. jak ty z yireti — tak zylie tobe", pokaral se sam Cimbura a pneal si hribete pilne mat, tolik, aZ hok Jan s Frantkem Zarlili. AZ dosud jako by to byl jejich oni Belaeka eesali, krmili a napajell a ted' najednou tatinek Nab Belaekovi vydrhne, hnuj vykycla, a slamou podestYla. . .

Oko jeho east() laskave spoelnulo na milem zvitatku, a eim dele na nej hledel, tim vice poznaval,ze bude pastavou i letorou matte "Di yoke" podoben.

Dostaval podobnou gtiel hlavu, jako ona nosila, stejne krk v mirnem behu zalamoval se a v trysku natahoval, ma po ni atihle rioNcy a ithledna kopyta, bystre uM a smele, ohnive, udatne oei a prsa vyklenuta. . . Cele slokni mladello Vela prozrazovalo, bude-li More hleden a chovan, ae z Beldeka vyroste patty zdravy kfin.

"Dej Binh gtesti", pozdravil kdosi Cimburu, prave kdy2 se s pole vratil.

Pozdvihl hlavu a hie, ve dvirkach stodobri znami jeho. ji nunvari Jako dratenici, sklinkari, kalounkari,

Ve stkedu tine 25. listopadu 1964 podomni obchodnici maji ureite kraje, kterYnn prochazeji a jeden clruhenau neprebird jik zabran a, , mesta a vesnice, tak i nunvati maji sve okresy, ktere dvakrate v rote, po jate a na podzim projdou, po zdravi se poptaji a dobytek vykleAti. Dobreho nunvare vaZi si sedlak jako pkitele. Nunvar rozumi zvikatim uprimne poradi - povi, kde a co je na prodej - i pozdravy a vzkaz donese. Na trzich nunvaii nikdy neschazeji, se sedlaky se yitaji u nich pc) vesnicich jedi i spi. . .S nunvarem moudry sedlak bYva, vklycky za dobre, protole on mute dobytek opravit, ale take pokazit, a tak i Cimbura hned vkho nechal a hostam: vstric vykroeil.

"Jak se vede, sedldee," hned se tee" navazovala.

"Po vnli bo25. - dobre."

"Co Zena a deti?" "Zdravi jsou. A jak vy se mate?"

"Jak vidite, Z"ivi jsme a prate se nam daki. PiStinsky Dvorak vzkazuje vas pozdravovat - co dela, htebeeek?"

"Je uk roeak eas, aby se dal vyklisnout."

"UkaZte nam ho."

Cimbura obratil se na pate a zavolal: "Jeniku. skoe pro Beldeka."

Hrebeeek toulal se kdesi, berstarostne okusoval si travieku, pobrodil se v Blanici, povalel na drahach, probehl se s kluky a ani tuSeni nemel, proe ho Honzik najednou . za ohlav chnapl a domit ho vedl.

Tarn na zaprOi stoji hospodat se dvema cizinci v modrYch, umaiStenVch Satech, vysokYch botach, s ko&nYmi taSkami pies ramena a stribrne cvoSky blYskaji se jim v usich. Stoji vaZhe a moudte jako nejaka komise. Belaeek jim neveri. Hned ye vratech vytrhl se Jenikovi a jako sttela proletel kolem nich na SirokY dour, nekolikrate jej Weal a hup _ zmizel v konirne.

Nunvari mastali pies not U Cimburra.

JeSte rano prohledli a promakavali znova celeho hrebeeka, a kdy'Z se vane a dritklive povidali hospodati: "Nam vette bylo by hrichem to zvite vymiSkovat - z toho bude hrebee k pomilovani."

A tak Beldeek distal dal - hravStm a veselYm hrebeekem.

"Mrzi mne bVk ve dvore - a to je obecni zvire, kdy' na ,nas radon ptijde, vzit je musirne a ty jeSte htebce odcbovavaS," zlobila se Marjanka, "prodej ho," radila, premlouvala, prosila mute - ale mune.

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UNE SE CESKY Lekce petadva,cata, - Lesson 25 Numerals - eisloyky ORDINAL CARDINAL prvni (first) 1. jeden (prvY) jedna jedno druhy (2nd) 2. dva dve treti 3. -CH etvrtY 4. etyri pity 5. pet gesty 6. Best sedm 7. sedm osmy 8. osm devaty 9. devet desatY 10. deset jedenacty 11. jedenact dvanacty 12. dvandet trinictY 13. trina.ct etrnactY 14. etrnact patnactY 15. patnact gestnactY 16. gestnact secimnaelY 17. sedmnact osmnacty 18. osmnict devatendety 19. devatenact dvacatY 20. dvacet dvacaty prvni 21. dvacet jeden or jedenadvacet or jeclenadvacatY t•ici.ty 30. tricet etyricatY 40. ety•icet padesatY 50. padesat gedesatY 60. gedesat sedmdesitY 70. sedmdesat osmclesaty 80. osmdesat devadesatY 90. devadesit sty 100. sto dvoustY 200. dve ste t•isty 300. tri sta ility•sty 400 ety •i sta petisty 500. pet set gestistY 600 get set tisici 1,000. tisic dvoutisici 2,000. dva tisice 1,735, tisic sedm tisiel sedmistY tricatY pity set t • icet pet milionty 1,000,000. miliin ♦ ♦ Jeden, jedna, jedno; dva, dve; ety • i (for all 3 genders) stand for adjectives agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun they qualify.

Dva and d y e have an old dual num-. ber inflection: dvou, dverna (like ru;,on and rukama); oba and obe: obou obern a.

Usage examples: Od tri do etyr. Ve dvou dnech. Ve tree h dnech. S tiemi Icon mi.

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Jedni means "the ones", but druzi means "the others". Jedny, jedna are

used with the plural; jedny housle, jedna kamna.

• In the nominative case, the nouns and adjectives are in the genitive plural after these numbers: pet vellcych domfc prijdu v gest hodin (Instrumental): s peti velkYmi domy (Locative): o gesti hodinach (gen pl.) je zde pet lidi. bylo tarn dvacet lidi: kolik jich bylo?

• Indefinite Numerals Mnoho, kolik, tolik, nekolik, are all indefinite numerals. Approximate number is expressed by the words asi, skoro, or na: bylo tam na padesat lidi.

Maio (little, few) is invariable in adjective use: piste si s nekolika mak, pfateli.

Pill (-polovina, polovice) and etvrt do not change: Od pfil Aeste do etvrt na devet.

There is a special class of numerals indicating different kinds of individual objects (generic numerals): dvoji, (twofold), troji; etverk, paters, gesterk, devatery, desaterk, sterk, tisieery. These answer the question; kolikery? (of how many different kinds?)

Ex.: Mame dvoji vino, eervene a bile.

Vegkerk (all kinds of. .. .; total, universal).

Nominal forms dvoje, troje, etvery, eatery - are used with nouns having a plural number: dvoje noviny - not dve noviny troje kalhoty - not CH kalhoty etvero, patero, gestero; desatero Multiplicatives (eislovky nasobne) DvojnasobnY, trojnisobnY, gestinisobny, etc.: (- double, triple, multiplied by 6).

Dvakrat, stokrat are adverbs.

Distributives are formed by using the preposition "po": po jednom, po dvou, po tiech, po peti, etc. (one at a time... po prve, po druhe, po ti• eti (the first time, etc.

Fractions The denominator ends is -- ina: Jedna polovina IA; jedna tietina 1/3; jedna etvrtina 14; d ye petiny 2/5; pet gestin 5/6, etc.

4 squared - etyri na druhou; 5 cubed - pet na •rta Look up or ask an adult to help you with any words in this lesson you do not know. Next week: the verb.

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0/1 .N1CIAL ORGAN OF SLAVONIO BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOUNDED 1897

VESINiK —HERALD—

Wednesday, November 25, 1964

Reports from our Lodges, or any other Reading Material to be published should reach the Editor, Saturday before the date of issue.

Address all matters to the Editor: P. 0. Box 85, West, Texas.

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 With Undeliverable Copies to SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, TEMPLE, TEX.

Thankagivhg The Pilgrims, of course, got the idea of Thanksgiving going at Plymouth in 1621, the autumn after the Mayflower landed, when as colonist Edward Winslow reported: "Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent foure men on fowling so that we might in a more special manner rejoyce together."

Of the 101 passengers who arrived on the Mayflower, only 55 lived long enough to sit down to the first Thanksgiving dinner. The survivors had suffered cold, hunger and disease, had been terrified by Indians and animals.

Still, they had much to be thankful tor. The Indians had proved friendly, two even spoke English, and the harvest hai been bountiful.

Although there were only five adult women on hand to do the cooking, the first Thanksgiving feast actually lasted three days and included, dishes that ranged ,from turkey, deer, lobster and clams to watercrest salad, baked Indian pudding, two varieties of wine and Holland beer.

A poor harvest cancelled Thanksgiving the following year, but the Pilgrims resumed the practice in 1623 and it slowly spread to other colonies. Boston observed its first Thanksgiving in 1630, the rest of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1632, Connecticut in 1639 and Rhode Island in 1687. o The Dutch on Manhattan Island held a "Thanks Day" in 1644, but had trouble setting an annual date because British settlers on Long Island insisted that it be held on the first Thursday after the cattle were driven home from the common pasture at Montauk.

Thursday seems to have been a favorite day, but the early Thanksgivings were held at various seasons of the year, usually to celebrate specific events.

Records preserved at The Hague tell of a rather grisly Thanksgiving in 1644, when the New York Dutch marched to.

Greenwich, Conn., shot or burned alive

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THE SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, THE EDITOR, AND THE. PUBLISHERS, EXTEND TO OUR SPJST FRATERNAL FAMILY, THEIR BEST WISHES FOR A BOUNTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL THANKSGIVING. 500 Indians, then returned for a sumptuous holiday banquet.

British settlers were a bit more squeamish. When victory over King Philip's tribe ordained a Thanksgiving celebration in 1676, several Puritan elders "expressed much doubt and afterward seriously inquired whether burning their enemies alive could be consistent with humanity and the benevolent principals of the Gospel."

By the time the 13 colonies had organized into a shaky wartime government, the custom of an autumn Thanksgiving, always on a Thursday, was well established. Washington proclaimed a Thanksgiving at Valley Forge in 1777.

Thanksgiving provoked one of the longest congressional debates in Washington's first term, when Rep. Elias Boudinot of New Jersey proposed a

public day of thanksgiving in honor of the new Constitution.

"How do we know the people are thankful for a constitution that hasn't been tried yet?" demanded Rep. Thomas Tucker of South Carolina.

The resolution passed, however.

John Adams craftily avoided a congressional hassle by proclaiming Thanksgiving by executive order in 1798, but Thomas Jefferson discontinued the custom on grounds it was a "monarchical practice." He was reversed by James Madison, who observed fall Thanksgiving during each of his eight years in office.

After that, the celebration was left to the whim of the individual states.

A little later, President James Buchanan decreed a national "day of humiliation," with public fasting. prayer and confession "of our individual and national sins."

Buchanan's emphasis on penance and fasting was a far cry from today's Thanksgivings, but at least it was a starter.

In 1863, Abraham, Lincoln ordered all servile work to cease on the last Thursday in November so that the nation might give thanks to Almighty God for blessings received. Thanksgiving for the first time became a national holiday.

The first prayer of Thanksgiving ought to be a prayer of gratitude for the spirit and mood of thanksgiving itself. For, without this spirit Thanksgiving is reduced from a holy day to a mere holiday. "Oh God, make us grateful" should be our first petition, for without gratitude life itself loses its savor.

There is a greediness in all of us, our appetites outrun our capacity, our grasp is greater than our need. There is never enough to satisfy our wants. we no sooner get something we have desired than our eyes are fixed on the next goal and the next. Ambition unlimited drives, us from the cradle to the grave. We need the mood of thanksgiving, the spirit of gratitude,

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 which Will put a limit on OUT greed and set a boundary for our ambition. John Greenleaf Whittier said it so well: "The bounty overruns our clue, The fullness shames our discontent."

• • The minute we actually pause to count our blessings, we realize how manifold they are, how truly blessed we have been, and how little it really takes to make us happy.

We have so much more for which to be grateful th e n th s who instituted the Thanksgiving lestival. What hais become for us a time of feasting, was for the Pilgrims a meagre meal indeed, a few grains of corn, a little wild game, some cranberries plucked from wild bushes, and that was about all.

It was eaten at a rough hewn table in the wilderness. Almost half of their party was dead, and many more ill.

How little they had to be grateful for, yet how gratefully they gave thanks.

But we — our granaries overrun with food, our standard of living, of health, of education, of progress is the highest in the world; there is no limit to the goods which we produce and consume.

"The fullness shames our discontent."

Let us learn to be grateful. Let us bow our heads at our tables Thursday and ask God for the spirit of thanksgiving that it may be a truly holy day.

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NeWetriCfS Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sulak of 1007 Clover Drive, Waco, proudly announce the arrival of a baby boy, Jason Blaine, born November 4th in Hillcrest Mospital. He weighed 7 lbs. and 6 ozs. The Sulaks have another son, Jeffrey Blake, age 3. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sulak Jr., of West, and Maternal grandmother is Martha Mladcnka of Elk. The mother was formerly May Dell Mladenka and is a member of Lodge 35, Elk. SPJST

Friends of John E. Popp of West will be glad to know that Bro. Popp is recuperating nicely at home, and expects to be back at his job at West Bank lk Trust very shortly. Bro. Popp is a member of Lodge No. 54, West.

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FROM "MISS SPJST"

THANKSGIVING

For the hay and the corn and wheat that is reaped, For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped For the sun and the dew and the sweet honeycomb, For the rose and the song, and the harvest brought home — Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land, For the cunning and strength of the workingman's hand, For the good that our Artists and poets have taught For the friendship that hope and affection have brought — Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the homes that with purest affection are blest, For the season of plenty and well deserved rest, For our country extending from sea to sea.

The land that is known as the "Land of the Free," Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

What does your lodge plan as a charity project this holiday season?

from there to San Diego, California, then to Guam. While on Guam, she got started in youth work and had a Brownie troop of 25 girls. In 1954 she came to Waco and worked with the Camp Fire girls for about six years; she was Training Chairman for two years; worked at Day Camp three years. For the past year she has been Blaebonnet Chairman at Providence Hospital in Waco.

Sister Zalman joined the SPJST ten years ago, Lodge No. 35 in Elk. She was youth leader at Elk for one year.

Her husband, Rudolph, has been a member at the Elk lodge for over 30 years. Their daughters, Johnnie Maye and Sarah Kathleen, have been members at Fik for the past ten years. Maye was lodge princess in 1961; Kathy was lodge princess in 1964, and runner-up in District III. The Zalmans have a married son in the Air Force, stationed at Lackland Al 3 in San Antonio, and has two children. The whole family likes to come to Grandmother Inez's and go to the dances at Elk.

zALRAN Aria Inez (Walton) Zalman, new Youth Director of District Three, and member of Lodge 35, Elk, was barn in Scott's Hill, Tennessee, where her parents still live on her grandfather's old homestead.

Sister Zalman went to Ocala, Florida as a child. During her teens she spent two years at Seguin, Texas, then returned to Scott's Hill, where she finished high school. She lived a while in Nashville, then in Mobile, Alabama, where she worked as a Civil Se•vant during part of the war years. She was transferred to Hickam Field, Hawaii, where she met a sailor named Rudolph Zalman.

After the war ended, she spent two years in Little Rock, Arkansas; moved

Austin, Texas Dear Brother Morris, Brothers and Sisters: I have now been Miss SPJST of the XIX Convention for (live months. I've attended several local and state funet:ons, and I've met many of you.

Your sincere friendlines and helpfulness shown to me and to all the youth who entered the warious state contests impressed me greatly. I am very proud to be Miss SPJST, and I am proud of my fellow members. T'he qualities of fraternalism that I enumerated in my speech were impressed more vividly upon me after I won and saw fraternalism working for me.

I am very busy with my schoolwork at the University of Texas, but I want to go to all the .SPEST functions that I can. Please write if you want me to participate in anything. My address is 709 W. 22nd, Austin, Texas.

Fraternally yours, Betty Jo Machann, NIiss SPJST What does your lodge plan as charity project this holiday season?

Na Set Set? Airville, in northeast Bell County, is not air-minded despite its name.

It has no airport and there isn't a pilot among its dozen citizens.

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LETTERS LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVI[LLE Dear Youth of Lodge No. 81: I want to also tell the youth that we are having our Christmas program soon, and I am asking any of you who can sing, put on a skit, recite poetry, or the like to please let me know because we sure want to include you on the program. I know Santa will be there with a package for all our young ones (that is, IF you have been good boys and girls).

We will have our program right after our next regular monthly meeting, which will be on Sunday, December 13th, 1964. ,So get your Mommies and Daddies to bring you to the party. I'm looking forward to seeing old and new faces at the program. Why not bring a friend?

Fraternally, Evelyn Christ, Youth Leader ----SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members: The members have decided to have our Christmas party Saturday, December 12. Supper will be served at 7 p.m.

All members are asked to bring a covered ,dish. Drinks will be furnished by the lodge and a program will be worked out after supper. This will be decided in our December meeting. Election of officers will be held and an increase in salary for our new officers for 1965 will be considered. So all members try to be present. We'd like to thank the Youth Club for the money they gave toward our building; fund.

All members please remember to come to our December meeting; election of officers, and our door prize will be $6.

Fraternally, Mrs. Edwin Turek —spJ ST LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Lodge No. 87, of Temple will have their annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 8, 1964, at Tom's Place, 1805 East Adams Avenue, starting at 7:30 p.m.

A Christmas program will be presented by the children. Also, Santa Claus will be there with presents for all the children.

Anyone that is interested in being in the program should contact me not later than December 1, 1964.

Fraternally, Mrs. Wallace Bartek Youth Director

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE The annual meeting of Lodge Needville No. 81 was held Saturday, November 8. The meeting was called to to order at _1 p.m., after which those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag in unison.

The regular routine of business was disposed of, followed by the nominations and election of officers for 1965. I wish to announce the results of this election. All officers were re-elected and they are: President — Bro. Charlie Matcek Vice-President -- Bro. Leroy Kanias

Secretary — Sister Bessie Franck Financial-Secretary — Bro. John Kolaj a Treasurer — Bro. Adolph. Mucka Bro. ArBuilding Fund Treasurer nold Franek Also re-elected was Sister Evelyn Christ as the lodge youth leader. After the meeting adjourned, a covered dish supper was served, and a social hour enjoyed by a large number of members and a few guests.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Arnold Franek, Secretary

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: The Christmas program at Lodge Svaz Cechoslovarm No. 92, will be on December 20, 1964, beginning at 4 p.m.

The children and Youth of Lodge 92 are all invited to take part in th program. For any information, call Mrs. Mary Paprskar.

Santa Claus will be there with treats for all.

Coffee and punch with cookies will be served after the program.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Paprskar, Youth Chairman

year 1965. If you have visitors, bring them along; we always enjoy having visitors.

Sisters, please bring along something ∎for lunch. The menfolks will furnish the refreshments. Let us see you there.

Fraternally, Ray Krenek, Pres.

Frank Holub, Secy.- Bookpr

LODGE LIBERTY NO. 67, SCIIULENBURG Brothers and Sisters of our Lodge: This is to let you all know that our annual meeting will be held at our lodge on Sunday, December 6th. Everyone should be present at this meeting because we have a lot of important business to take care of. Among other things, we have our annual election of officers for the coming

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lodge 66 held its meeting on November' 15, with Brother Otto Hanus presiding.

The pledge was led by Kathy Moore, Donna and Kay Gerlich. The lodge pledge was led by Beverly Gaidusek, Chris and Jean Spence.

We were happy to have visiting with us Mrs. John Kutni, Mrs. E. M. Shiner, and Mrs. Grace Moore.

A minute of silent prayer was given in respect to Brother Joe Kucera, who died during the week.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Rose Parma. They were approved as read.

Correspondence was read from

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 Brother Kucera, State Youth Leader concerning salaries to lodge youth leaders.

A letter was read from the Supreme Lodge Secretary R. A. Urbanovsky, concerning banners that will be available next year. It was voted that a banner be ordered to be displayed in our hall.

A letter was read from Brother M. S. Halouzka about the Czech Day. Brother Otto Hanus read a clipping from a Dallas newspaper telling about the Czech Day at the State Fair.

A resolution was read for our departed Sister Flora Zebro.

It was voted that for a Christmas . project, we will supply two needy families with food. Each family is asked to donate 50c at our Christmas party on Dec. 12. We will also collect Toys for Tots. The members under age 12 will have an exchange of gifts, bring gifts over 50c in value. Every child must bring a ,gift in order to receive a gift. Each fmaily is asked to bring food for his family. The decorating of Linden Hall will take place on Dec. 2.

The Youth will present a program for the Christmas Party and the ChoralClub will sing.

The Birthday Club members for November are Sisters Mary Simcik, Matilda Spence, Catherine Clay, Louis Kapavik, Kay Ge •lich, Sharon Engelke, Patricia Stanislav, Beverly Gaidusek, and Cynthia Rene Korenek; Brothers Otis Ceska, Frank. Parma, George Trefny, and Otto Matus. We sang "Happy Birthday" to them.

Sister Darlene Engelke gave the Sick Committee report. Brother Dennis and Sister Hattie Macha were in an auto accident, but are fine now. Sister Emma Ceska's mother, Mrs. Adolph Navarro was in an auto, accident, and is out of the hospital recuperating. Sister EVelyn Stuckley is in the hospital.

Sister Wilma Briggs' mother, Mrs. Matt Cepak, is ill. Johnny Engelke broke two fingers in an accident at school. We wish them a speedy recovery.

We have one candidate for membership, Lisa Ann Trefny. It was voted that we accept' her.

Our next meeting will be on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. This will be an important meeting because we will have the election of officers. Everyone should be present. A covered dish supper will be served.

The Board of Directors and the Entertainment Committee will meet at Linden Hall on December 7. Brother Roman Parma urges everyone on these cormnittees to please be present.

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Lodge Pokrok Sweet Home. Rear, L to H: Felix Jurica — secretary; Mrs. Felix Jurica — financial secretary; Louis Targac — vice president; Win. Berkovsky — president. Front: Karel Micck, member of Lodge 63 over 53 years; Joe N. Morris, member of Lodge 63 over 57 years; John Berkovsky, member of Lodge 63 over 43 years.

Lodge Pokrok Sweet Home No, 63. These were the youngest members of Lodge 63 present at the annual meeting of Lodge 63 on November 15th. Left, Sister Vlasta Jurica is ho'ding her grandchild, Pamela Sue Dziadek, age 2. I-icr daughter, Mrs. Pat Dziadek, is holding her son, Keith Brian, age 1. The Dzia,deks live in Taft, but the entire family are members of Lodge No. 63 in Sweet Home.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, witb Liberty and Justice for all

14 The door prizes were won by Brother Roman Parma and Julie Slovak.

The meeting adjourned. The Youth Club had their meeting, and supper Was served.

Remember December 12 for our Christmas Party, and December 20 for ,cur next meeting which commences at 1 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Dorothy Gerlich (Lodge No. 66 has the right idea about charity projects during the holiday season. This is exactly what we have been trying to promote among all our lodges. Lodge No. 66 has made this a habit for several years. — Editor).

What does your lodge plan as a charity project this holiday season?

SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIR,. INS, ASSN. CHAPTER 9, FORT WORTH

Dear Members: A meeting of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assn. was held on November 15 at the Sokol Hall. As usual, our attendance was very good. We were happy that so many of you came, especially since we had election of Officers for next year. We were honored to have as guests Brother Will. Nesuda, one of our 'directors from Headquarters, and Brother Hugo Schefcak, both from Dallas. Brother Nesuda gave us a report from Headquarters with some good pointers abort our insurance.

Brother Schefcak commended us on our attendance at the meetings and the way our meetings are conducted.

We are always happy to have our officers from Headquarters and members of other lodges visit with us.

The officers elected for next year are as follows: President — A. A. Svrcek Vice President — Jerry Milan Secretary — Carl Zich Treasurer — Raymond Hubenak Appraisers -- Frank Prochaska_ Jr. and Grover Watson Auditors — Alphonse Tesar, John Murphy, and Robert Ruzicka Entertainment Committee — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Milan and Mr, and Mrs. George Korteif Reporters — Czech, Mrs. George Korteff; English, Christine Zich.

Our Entertainment Committee always does a wonderful job of providing the food at each of our meetings, and it is certainly enjoyed by everyone. It was nice to have Mr. and Mrs. Korteff, who are a part of the corn,.

ESTNf inittee, back after an extended visit to California.

We want to also thank all the ladies who furnished those good pastries for cur srppers. We have some very good cooks among our members.

Since thin is my last report for this year, I want to wish every one a very happy holiday season.

Fraternally yours, Christine Zich —SPJSTLODGE NO. 116 CALATESTON

Dear Brothers, Sisters and Readers: This is to let all the members know that our next meeting will be held Saturday, Dee. 12th, at the American Legion Hall at 6:30 sharp.

The election of officers will be the first item and the most important thing for the new year. So let's hope that everyone comes Saturday night, Dec. 12th, 1964.

After the meeting we will have a Christmas Party. Good ole Saint Nick Will be with us. So don't forget the youngsters; bring all of then-L Every family is to bring a covered dish for their family. The drinks and plateS will be free. Let's make this the largest meeting of the year.

The following members were initiated: Edward Sarman and Anton Pyka.

There will be an initiation at every meeting. New member for October was Bessie Findly. Let's all wish them the best.

Sister Josephine Baumman is in the hospital and by the time this appears in the paper she will have undergone surgery. Let's all wish her the best of luck. Frankle Beran came home from the hospital and is doing fine, Don't forget the doll that some lucky child will get Dec. 12th. This doll will be given away after the Christmas party. Some little girl sure will be lucky to get the doll, wardrobe, bed and all those clothes.

Oh yes, the rummage sale will take place on the 18th and 19th of De(ember. So .don't forget to get your rummage to the following address, Friday, Dec. 18, 1964: Tom's Cleaners, 37 St, Galveston, 12 to 6 and Saturday 7 to 2 p.m. Let's give these ladies a hand so it will be a success.

May God Bless you.

Fraternally, Frank H. Beran, Jr. SPJSTLODGE NO. 165, MOULTON

Dear Readers and Writers to the Vestnik: Today it's nice and warm. We had a few showers yesterday all day, and that

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 was because it was Monday and wash day for so many people. A slow norther is coining but seems to be bogged down in the north. Gardens are very nice, at least ours is. That keeps my husband very busy.

Our last meeting was fairly well attended. The door prize went to Bro. Willie Fojt. We have decided to serve that country-style, "good ole chicken noodle soup," prepared by our excellent cooks, Mrs. Bessie Steinocher and her sister, Mrs. Lud. Darilek. Dinner will be served at 11 a.m. and also soup to go. So bring your containers and get some for those who are unable to stay for our entertainment in the afternoon. We hope the weather will stay nice for that day — Dec. 6th — mark it on your calendar and come to our Lodge Culak 165, three miles west of Moulton on the Gonzales Highway. We will have plenty of kolaches and other pastries for sale.

Mrs. Emil Krejci is an expert on those good kolaches. Don't forget the first Sunday in December, the 6th, and let's meet you all at our Culak lodge hall. ()our next meeting will be held as always, on the second Sunday in December at 2 p.m. That will be December 13th.

On the sick list is our Brother Joe Kubenka; he underwent major surgery in Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. At last report he was doing fine.

Our constable and his wife Daniel Koranek are building a modern threebedroom home on Highway 95. Also, the City Hail is under construction and will be modern in every way.

So members don't forget our next ;meeting on the second Sunday in December. This will be a very important meeting. The election of officers will be held and someone may get my place; as you know, I am growing older and older each .year.

Fraternally, Your reporter, Bessie Fojt LODGE PRAHA NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members: We held our election of officers for 1965 in our November meeting and the results were as follows: President — Andrew E. Marek Vice President — Reuben B. Lesikar Secretary — A. L. Boudny; Fin. Secretary — W. H. Grover Treasurer — Frank Hejl Reporters — A. L. Boudny, and Cornelia, Hejl Property Committee — Edwin Kovar,

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 Robert Tomancak, Frank Pokorny, Julius F. Hunka, and Herbert Riethmayer.

As you can see, these are the same officers elected over and over; some have served for 20 years or more.

Our next regular meeting will be held December 11; covered dish supper will start at 5 p.m. The meeting will fellow, and after the meting we will have a Christmas party program, and as usual, Santa Claus will come with bags of fruits for everybody present.

Be sure to bring your children.

Hope to see you all there.

Fraternally yours, A. L. Boudny, Secretary -SPJ STLODGE JAR& Ni. 130, DALLAS

Dear Members and Friends, We're about to turn the 12th page of the calendar year, 1064, to begin a new page, a new year.

Also, the time has come to select a new slate of officers who will guide Lodge Jaro successfully through the new year.

Our annual meeting, during which we will elect those officers, begins at 3 p.m. on December 6. Afterwards, refreshments will be served.

We do hope you will make every effort to attend this most important meeting.

Fraternally, Deanna M. Houpy, Recording Secretary

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Be sure to remember the Christmas party on December 8, at 7:30 p.m. We will have a nice Christmas program, Santa Claus and all. After the program a light snack will be served, such as dips, 'sandwiches, casserole dishes, salads and desserts. If you sisters will bring a dish of your choice, our Christmas party will be a great success.

Fraternally yours, Lillian Kosarek, Secretary -SYJST-

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Members of Lodge 39: in our last meeting it was decided that we would have our Christmas party on the 12th of December. Every member is urged to bring one nonmember. Each member is asked to bring sandwiches, etc., for her or himself and the friend that is invited.

Music will be furnished by our new record player and P.A. system that was just installed. Drinks will be sold the same as at our dances.

Keep this date in mind; we hope to have every member out with an invited friend.

Also remember that on December 13th we will hold our annual election of officers. Every member should attend this meeting and vote for your choice.

Fraternally yours, (Mrs.) Lillie Matejka, Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

Dear Members and Friends: Our regular monthly meeting was held November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by President Sidney Kacir. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. All other officers gave their reports.

Election of officers was held and our newly elected officers for 1965 are as follows: President — Lad J. Zatopek Vice President -- John J. KuTtin Secretary — Lillian Kosarek Financial Secretary — H. H. Hejl Treasurer — Sidney Kacir Youth Director — Mrs. Wallace Bartek Guide — Ed. Sebesta Flag Bearer — Jerry Valchar We had a very nice turnout for our meeting. It seems that everyone enjoyed the home-made chili; there certainly were a lot of nice compliments passed. Many thanks to Tom Mikeska for being the cook.

BIRTIFDA,Y CLUB SISTERS

OF LODGE NO. 88

Everyone is kept very busy these days working in one way or another for the grand opening of our new lodge home, which will open sometime in the coming year when all details are complete. We had a nice attendance at our last meeting, with many visitors: Mrs. Caletka, Mrs. Stockton, Mrs. Havel, Mrs. Marek, Mrs. Hillman, Mrs. 2amorsky, Mrs. Wesolek, Volek, Mrs. Novosad, and Mrs. Osborne who attended our meeting. Many others joined us for the delicious luncheon which our November hostesses prepared.

Birthday celebrants in November were: sisters Mary Eisner, Plunket, Klecka, and Skrabanek. Happy Birthday was sung and best wishes extended by all.

A covered-dish Christmas party was planned for our next Birthday Club meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. Any visitors who wish to attend are asked to bring a dish or pay the usual dinner

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fee of one dollar. No gifts will be exchanged, but anyone wishing to give anyone a Christmas giIit may do so.

Instead, the Birthday Club sisters decided to each bring canned goods for baskets for our needy to be given at Christmastime. Officers of flee club will be the hostesses for the Christmas party, and the Card party which will be held on December 2nd. A delicious dinner of baked chicken with all the trimmings will be served including cake and cornea. Home-made cakes will be donated by Sisters Frances Walla, Lillian Fin, Annie Vrla, Frances Dvorak, Birdie Hilsher, and Dorothy Misch. Invite your friends, and come out and enjoy yourselves.

Our December 5th Kolace Bake Sale will he larger than ever, so place your orders early for the Christmas holidays. Apple strudel will be baked Friday for orders called in only. Call UN 2-0256 or UN 4-1916, and place your order. Anyone wishing to help their l odge, are asked to come and help bake kolaches on Saturday, December 5th.

It is easy work and we do have a lot of fun, so come and join in.

Fraternally, Birdie Hilsher, Reporting P.S. Don't forget to come out to a delicious supper at the lodge on December 5th.

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ENNIS LODGE NO. 25 Dear Members: At our last meeting, November 8th, the following officers were elected for the year 1965: President — George Trojacek Vice President — Al Gurecky Secretary — G. Louis Kudrna Fin. Secretary — L. J. Kudrna Treasurer — Joe Martinek Manager — Milton Martinek Youth, Leader — Dorothy Kudrna Five circles of youngsters entertained us by dancing the Ceska Beseda.

After the meeting and entertainment a covered dish supper was enjoyed by all.

The next meeting will be December 13th at 2 p.m. at the National Hall.

Fraternally, G. Louis Kudrna LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Friends, First the big news (which I forgot to mention in my last letter), our Thanksgiving Dance this Wednesday (Nov. 25th) ! We are having that popular orchestra we all like: Jimmy Bros?,h of Houston. You will enjoy his

VEST'isTfIC good music and also the comical per formance of all the members of this orchestra!

This Saturday, Nov. 28th, we have another big dance with Ray Jurecka of Weimar playing. This is the last dance we have now until New Year's Eve, so you don't want to miss it!

On Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, at noon, our wonderful Birthday Club Sisters are having a Turkey Dinner — delicious turkey and dressing with all the trimmings! If you enjoy real good 'food, then don't miss this turkey dinner; these Sisters are wonderful cooks, and I know you cannot get a dinner like that for a dollar anywhere else!

So try to come and give these Sisters your support, and bring your relatives, neighbors and friends.

Don't forget the repeat performance of that Czech comedy, "Nevesty z Ceskeho Raje," on Saturday, Dec. 5th at 8 p.m.. Also keep in mind our Christmas program on Dec. 20, and please call me if you know of any talent (UN 1-6419).

News Items: A large crowd having a grand time at our Rudy Kurtz Dance!

Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Mikes having a ball at this dance! Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohac bringing a bunch of their friends to help Frank celebrate his birthday at the Rudy Kurtz Dance!

Mrs. J. D. Elzner doing a great job in planning and having the Fish Pond for our lodge Turkey Supper preceding the Billy Hilsher Dance! J. D. Elzner and Oscar Helmcamp each getting a deer! Bonnie Sue COX calling all the youngsters about the Youth Club meeting! Frank Tymell and Ernest Hanka donating the beverages for the social following the lodge meeting! "Happy Birthday" being sung at the lodge meeting for Betty Bravenec, I. Brown, Emil Horclica„ Rudy Lesak, Harry Rice, Frankie Sembera, and Joe Stasta!

Pearl Hanka winning the door prize at our lodge meeting! Mrs. J. D. Elzner making great plans for our youth!

Estelle Kelly, Rosa Lee Ruland, Evelyn Vornsand, Harley Cox, Jarda Cerny, Jerry Ermis, Ernest Hanka, Louis Hanus, and Lowman Kruse giving interesting reports at our lodge meeting!

See you at our Thanksgiving (Jimmy Brosch) Dance, and at the Ray Jurecka Dance this Saturday.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJSTWhat does your lodge plan as a charity project this holiday season?

SFJST LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE All those who are policyholders in SPJST Lodge No. 33 are invited to a free chicken stew on Saturday, December 13, 1964, at 11:30 at the Bleiblervine Hall. Bring your own bowls and spoons. Non-policy holders are asked to pay -- adults 45 cents, children 25 cents, all you want to eat.

We would like to see you attend because this is our annual meeting and the electron of officers will be held.

The meeting will start at 10 a.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. John Susen, Secretary --SPJST-

NO. 4, HALLLTTSVILLE Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Readers: It's almost true that the north winds forgot to come down this way as Mrs. Fojt writes from Moulton. It sure is warm for this time of the year but when it does come we'll get some use out of our coats.

Our regular meeting was well attended and the same officers were reelected for the coming year. The door prizes went to Charles Mikus and Anthony Grones, our youth reporter, and the birthday cake for the month of November went to Frank Hollub, Our next meeting will be held December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Hall, followed by a Christmas program, with Santa Claus from the North — if the north wind will blow him down this way.

If anybody would like to come you are welcome because we like to see new faces. We invite the Supreme Lodge officers and our Editor, Nick Morris, and his son because we enjoyed having them with us last year. You are all welcome.

So, members or non-members, don't forget the date: December 13.

Fraternally, Linda Mikush LODGE

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NO. '73, SEYMOUR Attention, all members who were not present at the November meeting: the annual Christmas Dinner was planned for December 6th. Each family is to bring a basket dinner — enough for your families. Bring your visitors along, too. We will eat around 12:30 p.m. There will be Christmas bags for all the children present.

Everybody should plan to attend the December 6th meeting and enjoy the fellowship.

Fraternally, Mrs. Ed Halsler LODGE

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 LODGE POKROK HOUSTON NO. 88= Dear Vestnik Readers: There is good news for all you South Central Texas area people in and around El Campo, Texas. The Lodge 88 Dramatic Club Hlahol is on the road again, and this time it will be at the Pan American Ballroom in Ei Campo.

The club is going to perform their latest Czech production, "Nevesty z Ceskeho raje" on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 29, 1964. Curtain time is 1 p.m.

I urge each and everyone of you who love to see these Czech plays to go and see this lively comedy. I can assure you that you will enjoy the afternoon. Also don't forget: get there early.

Sister Tillie Helmcamp is very busy planning a special Christmas program for Sunday afternoon, December 20.

Mark this date on your calendar now and be sure to come and bring the children. Santa Claus will be there with goodies for all the children. The Lodge 88 Glee Club will sing Christmas carols.

Make plans to attend our last dance before Christmas and that's Saturday night, Nov. 28. Music will be furnished

by Ray Jurecka of Weimar, featuring modern and old time music.

Fraternally, Evelyn Vornsanct

SENT Bulletin Board LODGE NO. 136 (LIBERTY), EAST GATE Brothers and Sisters: Our annual meeting will be held December 6th. This will be a very important meeting, so as many as possible should attend. We have to discuss the future of our hail and the possible disbanding of our lodge.

Don't forget Dec. 6th at 2 p.m. We can meet at my place and if it's warm we can then go to the hall.

Fraternally, Anton Bederka, Secretary —SPJST--

IILAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB, HOUSTON Hlahol,_ the Dramatic Club at Lodge No. 88 SPJST in Houston will repeat the three-act comedy written by V. Barta, "Nevesty z Ceskeho raje" (The Brides from the Bohemian Paradise), on Sunday, November 29th in El Campo — in the Pan American Hall, curtain time at 1 p.m.

The play will also be presented on Saturday, December 5th in the hall at

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 1140 Robbie St, Houston, curtain time at 8 p.m..

For details see the ads and programs.

For Hlahol Dramatic Club J, V, Pokorny, Assistant Director

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—SPJSTCHORAL GROUP, LODGE 66

Rehearsal next Friday, Nov. 27th.

We missed several of you at the last ehearsal.

Nick A. Morris, Director —SPJSTSCHEDULE OF SPRING DISTRICT

MEETINGS The spring meeting of District I will be held on Sunday, May 2nd, 1965 at Kovar Hall. Host to the meeting will be Lodge No 38.

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District III will hold its spring meeting on March 14th; 1965. Host Lodge is No. 154. Sokol Hall, Fort Worth.

SPJSTThe spring meeting of District V will

be held on March 28, 1965. Time and place will be announced later.

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Organizers' Meeting held in Sweet Hoi e. Left to Right: Wm. Ber%ovsky, Erwin Holy, Leo Krause, Jr., and Ad. Busch:.

District VI will hold its spring meeting at Lodge No. 153, in La Salle. Date to be set later.

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District Seven will hotid its spring meeting on April 25th, 1965. Robstown Lodge No. 117 will be host to the meeting in the Community Hall.

From The Supreme Lodge Excerpts of the Minutes of the Fourth Regular Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Held at the Office of the Supreme Lodge, Temple, Texas, on Oct. 8, 1964 President Marek called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.

All members of the Supreme Lodge were present.

President Marek welcomed Brother Ernest J. Hanka and Brother Sid Pokladnik the newly elected directors who will assume office on January 1st, 1965, to the, meeting.

President Marek reminded the Board that Sister Rozalie Sralla, mother of our Director E. P. Sralla, passed away and asked all members to rise for a moment of silent meditation.

It was unanimously agreed to adopt a Resolution of Sympathy in the death of Sister Rozalie Sralla.

President Marek brought up that since this is the last meeting that Director Robert Cervenka and Director

Organizers' Meeting at Moravia. Left to Right: John Kahanek, Wm, Berkovsky, Chas. Holy, Willie Mikulencak, Leo Krause, Jr., and Felix Surica.

J. M. Skrabanek will participate in, on behalf of the Supreme Lodge he pre sented them with a specially designed SPJST emblem and he stated that Director Cervenka served in the Supreme Lodge for 40 years and 3 months, and Brother Skrabanek served in the Supreme Lodge 20 years. He thanked them for their faithful service and told them that they ,would be welcome

to attend any meeting of the Supreme Lodge that they wish.

Secretary Urbanovsky read t h e minutes of the previous meeting, there being no correction the minutes were adopted as read.

President Marek handed out his written report in the meeting and elaborated on it.

President March reported that he

18 attended the National Fraternal Congress Convention in Seattle, Washington, and made special comments on the fraternal spectacular, in which many societies participated and stated that this was the highlight of the convention. President Marek also reported that Vice-President Hejny was appointed on the Executive Board of the State Fraternal Ceneress Section, which was quite an honor for our society.

President Manh read a letter of, invitation from Sister Mildred Baleia, to attend the District Three meeting in Elk. President Marek read a letter from the Czechoslovak National Council of America advising the SPJST that we were entitled to two representatives.

It was agreed by common consent to appoint the president and secretary as representatives.

Vice-President Hejny handed out his written report in the meeting.

Vice-President Hejny reported that during the third quarter we received 401 applications for $975,785.00 of life insurance and that for the year to October 1st there was $2,977,775.00 of life insurance written.

Vice-President Hejny reported on the Youth Activities that he attended during this quarter. He stated that the State Queen and Talent Contest was held in Holland with great success, and that the contestants are much keener and better every year. He reported that Lillie Mae Melnar of Lodge 142 was selected the State Queen and Dianne Matejka of Bryan Lodge 39 Was the winner of the $250 scholarship in the talent contest for the 17-21 age bracket.

It was unanimously agreed to adopt a family insurance plan, $2,500 of life insurance on the mother to age 65, and $1,000 term, insurance on each child, and on each additional child born, to age 24, the insurance on children to be convertible.

Vice-President Hejny reported that he was a delegate of the Texas Fraternal Congress to the National Fraternal Congress, due to the inability of the President or Secretary of the Texas Fraternal Congress to attend.

He further reported that he and President Marek were both received very warmly at the convention and that they were made to feel welcome, which he didn't experience in the previous conventions.

Vice-President Hejny reported that a new youth club was organized at Lodge Bluebonnet No. 169 in Brenham.

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Organizers' meeting at Placedo. Left to Right: Brothers C. M. Srubar, C. L. Janecka, Jerry Thomas, J. J. Mikeska, Leo Krause, Jr., and Louis Pecena.

Children of Bluebonnet Lodge at District 1 Meeting (All pictures by Brother Joe B. lIejny) Vice-President Hejny read a letter from Mr. Dodson from the University of Texas announcing that Betty Jo Macha,nn had registered at the University and he thanked the SPJST for the contribution of the scholarship.

It was agreed to accept double indemnity insurance premiums on paidup members who pay their local lodge dues, on annual basis. If the member does not desire to pay the local lodge

dues, such premiums must be paid in lump sum to age 95.

Vice-President Hejny reported that he had 8 applications for the State Youth Director, and requested that action on the Youth Director be deferred until later in the meeting.

Editor Nick Morris arrived at 11 o'clock.

Secretary Urbanovsky displayed the sample of flags and banners to be

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 procured by the Supreme Lod ge for tne local lodges as adopted in the last convention. It was agreed to purchase a. maximum of 150 banners at approximate cost of $12.50 each, as per sample submitted.

Secretary Urbanovsky reported that the Texas Fraternal Congress Convention will be held in Galveston on October 22nd and 23rd. Several members of the Supreme Lodge expressed de sire to attend.

Secretary Urbanovsky reported on the trip to Washington at the invitation of President Johnson, who invited the leaders of the fraternal organizations for a conference.

Financial Secretary Zabcik referred to his written report which he mailed to the Directors before the meeting, and explained several items, upon the inquiry of the members of the Supreme Lodge.

Financial Secretary Zabcik reported that Bro. Ed. Kubala, an employee of his department, retired September 1st due to illness.

Treasurer Koliha handed out his report in the meeting, and referred to it orally.

Treasurer Koliha reported that there was an increase of $532,501.08 in mortgage loans during the last quarter of 1964 and as far as he knows, that is the largest increase on record.

Treasurer Koliha reported that he made a list of all RV OS and SVPS insurance policies which provide coverage on our mortgage loans, and checked it with the headquarters of each organization.

Treasurer Koliha presented the list of all loans that needed attention, and necessary action was taken on each loan.

Attorney Kacir checked with the directors on the pending loans. There were three loans in the application file that were withdrawn, upon report that the loans would not be closed.

Attorney Kacir stated that the TexPS Fraternal Congress has no Law Section and it was decided that we should contact the committee on Good of the Order, suggesting that this section be established in the next Texas Fraternal Congress Convention.

The meeting recessed from 5:30 until 7 o'clock.

Vice-President Hejny brought up the appointment of the State Youth Didector, and read each applicant's letter of qualification. The election was by secret ballot. Brother Vaclav (Jim) Kucera, member of Lodge No. 56, was elected as State Youth Director, as-

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Visitors at Organizers' Meeting in Placedo: Mrs. Ed. Baros, Mrs. J. J. Mikeska and Emmett Machacek. su.ming duties November 1st, 1964.

Director Sralla inquired about the term of appointment and duties of the State Youth Director, and Vice-President Hejny explained the duties and further explained that in case of unsatisfactory service, the State Youth Director could be dismissed on a 30day notice.

It was decided that due to a shortage of money at this time, we are curtailing acceptance of real estate loans to the minimum until further notice.

Director Kubena stated that he enjoyed the various discussions and that he enjoyed the association and cooperation of the outgoing directors and he is looking forward toward working with the newly elected members of the Board. He wished the outgoing directors the best.

Director Sralla reported that he enjoyed the meeting, and stated that he regretted the parting of old directors, and welcomed the new directors. He thanked the Supreme Lodge for the flowers for his mother's funeral and thanked the Supreme Lod te for their attendance at the funeral, and also thanked President Marek for his participation at the service.

Director Broz inquired whether the directors should make an inspection of the properties, on which the SPJST has mortgage loans, before the end of the year, but it was decided to make the inspection after the new directors take office.

Director Skrabanek thanked the members of the Supreme Lodge for the service emblem and stated that he had enjoyed working with everyone during his term and always worked for the good of the Order and the entire membership and not for any one individual, including himself. He stated. that there may have been some dif-

ferences at times but it was always worked out agreeably. He wished the incoming directors much success.

Director Cervenka reminisced on the 40 years of service with the Supreme Lodge. He stated that he was elected to the Supreme Lodge in the Granger Convention in 1912, before Director Vitek was born. Director Cervenka thanked the Supreme Lodge for the service emblem and expressed his pleasure of working with the members of the Board, for all the co-operation and fellowship that was extended. He wished the incoming directors much success.

Several members of the Supreme Lodge commented and expressed good wishes to the outgoing directors.

Editor Morris asked Directors Skrabanek and Cervenka to prepare articles for the Vestnik on their experiences and service to the Order.

Director Sralla invited all the members of the Supreme Lodge to the meeting of District No. 6, in Taiton.

Brother Ernest J. Hanka stated that he enjoyed the meeting and invited all to the District Five meeting in Needville on November 1st.

Brother Sid Pokladnik thanked the Board for permission to attend the meeting and stated that it was very instructive to him. He invited everyone to attend the Czech Festival at the State Fair on Sunday, October 11th.

President Marek asked everyone present if they had anything further to present to the Board, there being no response, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

What does your lodge plan as a charity project this holiday season?

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Youth Section LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear SPJST Members: First, I want to say how happy I am to be a new member and how much I really enjoyed taking part in our program at our district heeting, which everyone there enjoyed so much. We received many compliments.

I was elected treasurer of our Youth Club, which I'm proud of. I am a Junior in the Brenham Hi gh Sch ool; also belong to the FFA and raise capons-'for the fair.

My good friends, I'll sign off until next time.

Your true Blue Bonnet Club member, of Lodge No. 169.

Sincerely, Gary Hrnicko 605 West 1st.

Brenham, Texas —SPJ LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Vestnik Readers, Our last meeting was held on November 8th. The Youth Club had a good attendance.I want to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barton on their 50th golden wedding anniversary. The door prize was won by Jimmie Nemec.

Birthdays for November are' Darlene Nemec, Bernadette Kocurek, Dolores Cepak, and Ernest Makovy.

We will have our Christmas party on December 19th. More about this will be discussed at our next meeting, which will be held December 6.

We will have a Thanksgiving public dance at our hall No. 54, West; music

by Slim Haisler. Let's all try to come and have a good time, and I hope to isee you all there.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Shirley Nemec, Reporter —SPJST-LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear SPJST Members: I am Allen Hrnciko, vice president of the new Youth Club here in Brenham, just recently organized. We had our district meeting and had a nice stage program, which I thought everyone enjoyed.

I just want to say how nice it is to be a member of the SPJST and meet such nice people. I have a brother.

Gary, and a sister, Marilyn who are members also. My sister is taking a beauty course and does not get a chance to participate like we do.

We are looking forward to our next meeting.

So long, members!

Allen Hrnicko 605 W. 1st St. 1...,,annam, Texas (Blue Bonnet Country) —SPJSTBY-LAWS OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (SPJST) A ted by the XIX Convention SPJST held in Waco, Texas, 15 - 19

June, 1961 Article 45.

As Duties of the Supreme Lodge

a) The Supreme Lodge is the governing and executive body of the organization between conventions. b) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to adopt such additional plans and tables of insurance which appear to be beneficial for the organization according to Fraternal insurance laws of the State of Texas. c) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to remunerate its organizers and underwriters monthly, or on any other basis, for procuring new members and occasionally to grant rewards to its organizers for successful insurance sales. d) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to discharge employees for incompetence in service and for unbecoming conduct, fills vacancies in the Supreme Lodge, Editor and Chief Medical Examiner, with the exception of the President as specified in Article 36-a, and with the exception of directors as specified in Article 63-f. e) The Supreme Lodge has the duty and authority to investigate all irregularities, disorders, incompetence in office of any member of the Supreme Lodge and after thorough investigation and after twenty (20) days advance notice to the accused and after hearing of such charges may discharge the accused from his office by 2/3 vote of the members of the Supreme Lodge. f) The Supreme Lodge has the right to suspend local lodges for non-payment of the premiums and for not performing their local lodge duties; and authority to suspend or discharge local lodge officers and committees for irregularities in office detrimental to our organization on charges filed by the local lodge or their members after twenty (20) days notice to the accused and due hearing thereon, by a vote of 2/3 majority. g) The Supreme Lodge refunds 6%

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 to local lodges at the end of each year of the premiums remitted to it during the preceding year, effective retroactive to January 1, 1964. h) The ,Supreme Lodge h.,T ,4 the right to assign ,further duties to ;:ny member of the Supreme Lodge. i) The Supr.:me Lodge is obligated to notify the legal advisor of every violation of the by-laws and request his assis:;ance to procure an appropriate remedy. j) The Supreme Lodge i u)lic,r ated to determine the rate of inte,:u3t on real estate loans according to nrevaiiing conditions and demand for loans to the best interest of the o?a,anization. k) The Supreme Lodge, Iii a vote of at least nine (9) votes in its quarterly meeting, dete r mines the sale or purchase of bonds and stocks, I) All bonds and stock's bought by the Supreme Lodge must be kept on depoSit in a lire-proof safety deposit vault rented by the Supremo Lodge. m) Such safety vault in the bank, where the bonds and stocks are on deposit, shall not be opened unless at least two or more officers el: the Supreme Lodge are present when such vault is opened and while it remains open. At such opening, statement must be signed revealing the obpect of such entry in a book held by such bank. n) The Supreme Lodge shall never buy or through any means acquire title to real estate to protect an investment in bonds \\here the real estate is situated. o) The Supreme Lodge, through the president, must provide blanket public liability insurance nol! 3 . y for members of the Supreme Lodge while traveling in the interest of the organization. p) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to negotiate and to enter into a new contract with any other Czech printing office in the event of inability of the fulfillment of the present contract to print the official organ. q) The president, vice-president, secretary, financial secretary and treasurer devote all of their time and effort to the service of the Supreme Lodge. r) The Supreme Lodge must set the date of the next regular convention as early as necessary to secure the most convenient date for the convention and must announce the date of the convention in the offici.il organ of the organization not later than the month of January of the convention year. s) Every officer of the Supreme Lodge must publish his convention

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 report in the Vestnik at least two months before the convention and at the convention may give a supplemental report for the three months preceding the convention.

The directors may submit one joint report if the y so agree. t) No agent of any other life insurance company, nor any officer or director of any similar fraternal order is eligible to membership in the Supreme Lodge of this organization, nor as editor or publisher.

Article 46 The Supreme Lodge Shall announce annually, after determining the solvency of the organization, the aid in the form of reduction of premiums to be given to all the members on the certificates in class "A" and "B" that have been in force 35 years or more and the members have attained the age of 70 years.

Article 47 a) General Income Fund. All money received by the Supreme Lodge in accordance with the laws of the organization governing payment of premiums, as well as all other income, shall be deposited in the name of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, in an approved depository bank or banks, where same shall be held, retained, handled, disbursed, and allocated in accordance with the laws of the organization, as herein set out and prescribed. b) General Expense Fund. Out of the general income fund, there shall be and there is hereby set aside the general expense fund, which shall be used for the purpose of defraying the expenses of operation of the Supreme Lodge, convention expenses, and any and all other miscellaneous expenses in connection with the administration of the business affairs of the organization, which said general expense fund is hereby created and is to be maintained, by having placed therein the following sums of money, to-wit: All of the •first year's premium, onehalf of the annual premium of class JT, $2.00 annually from every $1,000.00 insurance in force in the adult division and not more than 20% of the total income from renewal premiums, and such sum from excess revenues, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, etc., to the sum, which can be set aside for tinallocable expenses in connection with investment of the mortuary fund in accordance with Article 10:18 of the Insurance Code of Texas. c) The president, secretary and

VtSTNfK Treasurer, with the consent of the members of the Supreme Lodge, have the authority to transfer such money from the general income fund into the expense fund of the Supreme Ridge. d) Every voucher must be countersigned by any officer of the Supreme Lodge in addition to the officer who prepares and signs the voucher.

Article 48. Mortuary Fund a) The mortuary fund shall consist of such parts of the monthly rates as provided in Article 47, and the earning thereof, and shall be used only to pay the benefits promised in the benefit certificate and riders, all accrued claims and other obligations thereunder, the reasonable expense incident to the investment, care and maintenance of the securities and other assets of said fund. The accounting between adult members and juveniles shall be in conformity with requirements of the laws of Texas. b) The Supreme Lodge shall invest all of the excess of the mortuary fund over $50,000.00 not necessary •for payment of death claims in real estate loans up to 50% of the appraised value, and not more than 60% on first-class real estate or newly constructed city property.

Preference must always be given to our members on their rural or urban real estate. c) If there are no applications for real estate loans, as above specified, then the Supreme Lodge has the right to invest funds in stocks and bonds in accordance with Article 3.39 of the Insurance Code of Texas. However, not more than 5% of the excess funds may be invested in stocks, and not more than $10,000.00 may be invested in any one project.

Article 49. a) Application for real estate loans must be filed on forms prepared by the Supreme Lodge containing detailed information concerning the real estate, whether rural or urban, present market value of the real estate, value of the improvements thereon, number of acres in cultivation, if farming land, acreage subject to cultivation, condition of all improvements on the farm, including present value thereof, and in connection with applications for loans on city property, the correct legal description of the lot or lots on which improvements are situated. The application must be signed before a notary public and then forwarded to the secretary of the Supreme Lodge. b) The secretary of the Supreme Lodge is required to have such offered

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(See Article 50-b). c) No director shall be permitted to make an inspection if he is related to the applicant, either by blood, marriage, or business connections, or if he has any direct or indirect interest in the loan to be made.

Article 50. a) No one individual or corporation may have total loans exceeding $100,009,00 with no loan exceeding $50,000.00 on one piece of property. (Effective immediately). b) In the event the application does not exceed $15,000.00 such inspection shall be made by the director within whose district the offered security is situated. If the application does not exceed $25,000.000 then by two (2) directors; and if the application exceeds $25,000.00 then by three (3) didectors. Such appraisal report must be delivered to the Supreme Lodge immediately. The Supreme Lodge may obtain a credit report on any applicant when it deems it necessary or advisable.

Article 51. a) Applications for loans on real estate not to exceed fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollar's are handled by the director of the district on forms approved by the Supreme Lodge. Applications over fifteen thousand dollars are handled as stipulated in Article 50-b. Every director is fully responsible to have ample and more than sufficient security to justify the loan. The application, properly endorsed, is sent to the Supreme Lodge without delay.

The final approval of the application is made by the Investment committee of the Supreme Lodge composed of the president, secretary, and treasurer.

Any member whose application for a loan has been rejected, may appeal to the Supreme Lodge at its next regular meeting. b) Whenever a new construction is involved, directors are authorized to name a local inspector to verify the completion of construction in loans not exceeding $15,000.00. District directors will verify all loans in excess of $15,000.00. c) The Supreme Lodge approves or rejects by majority vote applications for real estate loans presented to it during any meeting. The action must be entered in the minutes of the meeting.

Article 52.

All printed forms adopted by the

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Article 53.

The Supreme Lodge shall keep on hand for sale books for local financial secretaries and treasurers, and all the blanks needed in the local lodges as it .deems necessary.

Article 54. a) The offical organ of the Organization is called the "Vestnik." It is published every Wednesday and is mailed to all premium paying members and to all full benefit members except J.T. on request. The Supreme Lodge bears the expense in connection with the publication. Where more than one member resides in one family, only one issue is mailed there. Names and addresses of members who wish to receive the "Vestnik" must be furnished to the Supreme Lodge. Schools, colleges and universities having students of Czech extraction receive the "Vestnik" free on request. b) The Supreme Lodge, in January following each convention, will send a postcard to each member receiving the "Vestnik," inquiring whether the members wish to receive the "Vestnik."

A member will continue receiving the "Vestnik," unless he notifies the Supreme Lodge not to send the "Vestnik."

Article 55 The contents of "Vestnik" are managed by an ,SPJST member, elected by the convention as editor. He must possess journalistic qualifications, must know the Czech and English languages perfectly and should have ample organizational, journalistic and general eclutcation. A three-member publication committee, elected by the convention, decides about the objectionable content of the organ.

Article 56 a) The format of the "Vestnik," the editorial policies and the general usefulness of the organ shall be outlined and prepared for the convention by the publications committee in a special report which is to be published two (2) months before the convention. b) "Vestnik" shall contain material grouped into sections, starting with original editorial articles, followed by various reports. c) Letters should be of purely fraternal spirit without political, religious and anti-religious inclination. d) Every issue shall publish the address of the members of the Supreme Lodge, of the publication committee, and of the president and secretary of the committee on by-laws.

VESTNil< e) fn the month of March, the "Vestnik" shall publish the names and addresses of the district and local secretaries. f) The Youth section, besides other material, shall have an introductory course in the Czech language and the current Czech expressions. g) Any suggestion for the improvement of the contents of the "Vestnik" should be referred to the chairman of the publication committee, and the committee will make recommendations to the editor for changes. h) The publication committee will decide, as stated in Article 55, about attl ui suoTinqtaquoo oicreuorroafqo following manner: If the editor considers any matter questionable and harmful to the organization, he is to mail the doubtful material to the chairman of the publication committee, who in turn will send it immediately to the other two members of the committee. If the material is considered by two members of the committee as acceptable, the editor will publish the article in its entirety without comments and remarks. i) One-half of the printed material should be in the English language and one-half in the Czech language; but in the event it becomes necessary a larger portion thereof may be in English or in the Czech language. The Vestnik should feature two front pages so that there will be both an English and Czech front page.

Article '57.

Tha publishers are under the supervision of the Supreme Lodge, which sees that the obligations and conditions of the publishers are carried out in compliance with the terms of the convention. One of the stipulations must be that one number of the "Vestnik" be nublished two months before the convention which will be exclusively for the reports of the officers, directors, publication committee and other standing committees, so that every delegate may have all preconvention reports together. In case of some unforeseen conditions, the contract between the publishers and the Supreme Lodge may be cancelled as stated in Article 45-p.

Articte 58. a) The publication committee has the duty to see that the editor strictly carries out all the obligations required by the convention. The editorials and all other material shall be written in the American spirit. Personal propoganda is not permissible. Personal opinions of the editor must yield

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 ground at all times to the welfare of the organization. The editor may be relieved of his duties, according to Article 45-d and 45-e for the following offenses: 1. Incompetence, which means that he is not able to manage "Vestnik" ,satisiactorily in a dignified literary and typographical arrangement.

2. For willfully refusing cooperation with the publication committee.

3. For using the "Vestnik" for personal promotion and aggrandizement, or to promote ideas harmful to the organization. b) The publication committee should hold annual meetings, and special meetings in exceptional cases when the problems cannot be settled by correspondence. The committee is paid according to the pay set for regular committee meetings by the committee on Salary and Donations.

Article 59.

The chief medical examiner is elected by the convention.

Article 60. a) The chief medical examiner thoroughly inspects all medical reports of the local lodge doctor and the reports of the private reporting agencies sent to him by the Supreme Lodge. If the medical report or the confidential report is acceptable, he forwards his information to the Supreme Lodge with his approval thereof. b) If the chief medical examiner finds any negative information regarding the applicant's health, he notifies the Supreme Lodge of rejection of the application. If the report is not properly ,filled out, he returns it to the Supreme Lodge.

Article 61. a) The rejection or approval of the applicant by the chief medical examiner or the Supreme Lodge is decisive and the applicant cannot again apply for membership until the expira tion of six (6) months. b) Applicant rejected twice cannot be admitted. The chief medical examiner is required to maintain a complete list of accepted and rejected applicants, date of examination by local lodge doctor, or confidential report, name of organizer wha solicited the application, name of local lodge doctor, and number of lodge which applicant intended to join.

Article 62. a) The chief medical examiner is in charge of all local lodge doctors and they are responsible to him for the conscientious examination of applicants. If the chief medical examiner

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learns that any local doctor is neglident, secretary, treasurer, flag bearer, gent in the performance of his duties, and youth leader, with the approval he advises the Supreme Lodge -With- of the State Youth Leader. Necessary eet delay and discharges the local committees may be elected or appointdoctor. ed according to the wishes of the memb) Privilege is given the applicant to bers. All will assume' their duties of be examined by any doctor who is a office upon election: Every youth leader and her alternate will receive from member of the American Medical Association and approved by the chief the Supreme Lodge, mileage and remuneration for loss of time devoted to medical examiner. the youth of the district. c) In the event that the chief medical examiner is forced to be absent e) After election of the Supreme from his headquarters, or is sick and Lodge officers, delegates of the recannot attend to his duties, he may spective districts in ยงeparate district appoint his substitute. gatherings will elect the district diDISTRICTS rector, his alternate, member of the Article D3. committee on by-laws and his altera) The organization is divided into nate; every lodge voting in accordance seven districts composed of the followwith Article 10 of the by-laws. The ing counties in the State of Texas in highest ranking district officer will act which lodges are located: as a temporary chairman. If no district FIRST DISTRICT: Austin, Bastrop, officer is a delegate, the district diBrazos, Burleson, Fayette, Gonzales, rector convenes the meeting. No memLee, Robertson, and Washington; ber of the Supreme Lodge may be SECOND DISTRICT: Bell, Falls, the permanent presiding officer of the Houston, Milam, Travis, and William- district meeting. The president elected son; by the district convenes the meeting THIRD DISTRICT: Cooke, Dallas, and calls for nominations according Ellis, Grayson, Hill, Kaufman, Mc- to this article 63-e, and appoints three Lennan, and Tarrant; delegates, the first so appointed will FOURTH DISTRICT: Baylor, Foard, be chairman, to accept and count the Haskell, Jones, Knox, Lamb, Runnels, ballots.

Tom Green, and Wichita; After the votes are counted, the FIFTH DISTRICT: Brazoria, Fort chairman 'of the tellers' communicates Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, the result of the election to the ' chairLiberty, and Waller; than of the convention, who announces SIXTH DISTRICT: Calhoun, Colothe names of those who were elected, rado, DeWitt, Jackson, Lavaca, Matain order that they may be confirmed gorda, Victoria, and Wharton; by the convention. The election ballots SEVENTH DISTRICT: Atascosa, Bee, of each district are delivered to the Bexa โ ข, Cameron, Karnes, Kleberg, chairman of the convention in sealed Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Pa- envelopes. If there is no request for a tricia, and Wilson. recount of the ballots, the envelopes A newly organized lodge in a county are delivered to the secretary of the which does not line within the bound- convention for destruction. If no one ary of an existing district will be anreceives a majority, the chairman of nexed, both lodge and county, to the the convention calls for another elecnearest district by the Supreme Lodge. tion.

Districts have the right of assembly f) In case of disqualification, incapafor consultation, information and administration within the limits of the city or death of the alternate who succeeded the district director, the disby-laws of the organization. trict president calls a meeting of the b) Members of every district (with. delegates of the previous regular conthe exception of District 4) hold two vention to a place centrally located for meetings annually, one of them a the purpose of electing a new director festive social gathering combined with and his alternate for the term to the a. youth program. Place of the next next convention. This election , shall be meeting is agreed on in the preceding Parried cut within thirty (30) days. meeting.

The results of the election shall be anc) Every district formulates its own nounced to the Supreme Lodge withregulations, which shall not be in conout delay. flict with the by-laws of the organizag) The Supreme Lodge contributes tion. to the finances or each district five d) The following district officers cents a year per every insured member shall be elected during the first meetwho attained 16 years of age, but not ing of the year: president, vice-presi- less than $150.00 annually. This

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amount must be used for the benefit of youth. Fin ther financing is left up to each, district. h) Delegates of the previous convention arc the representatives of the local lodge in all district meetings.

I) The members of the Supreme Lodge are not eligible for any office in the district.

Article 64.

Mimbership in this organization is controlled by the article appearing under constitution headed "Membership."

Article 65.

Age is computed as of last birthday, to age 70 years, according to the custom of old line life insurance companies.

Article e6.

a) Whoever wants to become a member should familiarize himself with the by-laws and present a written application. The application containing all of the detailed information required therein, must be signed by the applicant. b) Applicants for insurance lup to and including $10,600.00 who are not more than 40 years of age are not required to have a medical examination. The secretary, of the Supreme Lodge, however, obtains a report on such applicant from a private reporting agency. Effective immediately. c) If an applicant for insurance up to $1,000.00 desires to have a medical examination he must be examined by a physician as provided in Article 62-b.

Effective immediately. d) An applicant for insurance of more than $10,000.00 must appear before the physician of the local lodge in which he is applying for membership, and he must also be investigated by a private reporting agency. If the chief medical examiner deems it necessary, he may require a heart chart or cardiogram of such applicant. Effective immediately. e) An` applicant over 40 years of age, requesting insurance, must appear before the local lodge physician for a medical examination. If the application is for more than $10,000.000, and if the chief medical examiner so determines, a report from a private reporting agency must be obtained in addition to such medical examination.

If the chief medical examiner believes that further information is necessary, he may require a heart chart or a medical examination by another physician, or both. The report from the private reporting agency or th e medical report, or both, must be sent to

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V2STNIK the chief medical examiner, who, after A newly accepted applicant, either thorough examination of the reports, sex, must appear for initiation not notifies the secretary of the Supreme later than the third regular meeting Lodge whether the applicant is acafter his acceptance. In exceptional ceptable. And if acceptable, the incases where the members cannot apsurance department of the Supreme pear and sends a satisfactory excuse, Lodge issues a certificate for the rehis certificate will be given to the unquested amount of insurance. The derwriter who procured his application chief medical examiner has the auand after the insured affixes his sigthority to reduce the amount of innature, for delivery to him, and he will surance applied for if he determines accept the membership pledge, presuch action is to the best interest of miums and dues from him. Every such the organization. Effective immediate- exceptional case of initiation must be ly. ; recorded in the minutes.

Article 67.

Article '73.

The local lodge always has the right An applicant for insurance in this to determine whether it will accept the organization must sign the following application for membership. pledge: "I hereby proclaim that, if I Article 68. :2hould commit suicide during the first When such an application is received year of the validity of my certificate, in the local lodge, the president and while either sane or insane, or if I bevice-president appoint a three-member come an habitual drunkard or drug investigating committee to ascertain addict to such an extent that my whether such committee recommends health would be permanently injured the applicant. or that it would cause my death; or if Article 69.

I die as a result of a duel, or as the The investigating committee returns result of any voluntary act on my part its report of the investigation in the or at the hands of those who are earliest meeting and either recom- named as beneficiaries or who would mends or rejects the nominated applibe entitled to the proceeds under the cant. When the report is made, it is the law; or if it be discovered that any duty of every member to report to the statement in my application for inlodge if he knows anything unfavorsurance was made untruthfully with able to the applicant's character. Then the intention of deceiving this organupon motion made the members should ization or causing my acceptance vote on the applicant. tLerein, then under all those circumArticle '70. stances I renounce for myself and for If the applicant receives five (5) my beneficiaries all proceeds and negative votes, his application is re- benefits accruing under my certificate, jected. The local secretary notifies the and I specifically consent that this candidate whether he is accepted or organization pay my heirs according rejected and if accepted when he to Article 74-b of these by-laws." should appear for initiation.

Article '74.

Article '71. a) If a member disappears from his a) The certificate of a new member last known habitat and his absence must be signed by the president and cannot be accounted for, for a period secretary of the Supreme Lodge and of seven (7) years, his beneficiary will president and secretary of the local be paid the proceeds accruing under the certificate, Article 5541, Revised lodge, and after initiation into the local lodge according to the by-laws Civil Statute of Texas. of the organization and rules and b) If a member dies as a result of a regulations of the local lodge and after willful act on his part, or commits suithe payment of one month's premium cide within the first year of his memor $5.00 whichever is greater, except bership, the Supreme Lodge will reJ. T., it is presented to him for his fund the mortuary premium paid to signature and becomes effective when his beneficiary and nothing more. delivered to him if he is entirely in c) An applicant for insurance shall good health. be legally bound by his signature to b) Every member pays premiums, the following statement: "I declare dues, and assessments, if any, from the that if any statements in my applicafirst through the 15th day of the tion for life insurance shall be untrue month of the issuance of the certifiregarding my health at the time of cate in advance. joining the organization, that the c) All certificates must have the date Supreme Lodge shall refund to my of birth of the member. beneficiary only the premium or preArticle '7% miums paid by me and this certificate

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 shall be of no further force and effect." d) The application for membership, medical examination, charter, and by-laws or as amended in the future, benefit certificate and rules and regulations of the local lodge, constitute the contract between the member and this organization.

Article '75. a) Every member may procure a transfer of his membership if he owes no premiums, dues, or assessments, if any, or any other obligations to his local lodge. b) A member who desires to transfer to another lodge may obtain the permit from his local lodge without cost by applying for it either personally or on his written request. c) A member holding a transfer per mit is obligated to file such transfer with the lodge where he wants to be a member, within one month after issuance of such permit. If he is not accepted by such lodge in the first meeting, he may request admission within an additional thirty days. If he is not accepted, he must return his transfer to his lodge and pay all premiums and dues covering the intervening period of time. If he is accepted by the lodge to which the transfer permit is issued, then the premiums and dues will be paid to his lodge. If such member has his local lodge dues prepaid the amount prepaid is sent to the lodge to which he is transferred.

Voting on members with such transfer permit shall be conducted as approved in Article 68.

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SISTER FRANTISKA ilAISLER PASSES Funeral services for Frantiska, Haisler of Alief were held at 10 a.m., Monday, November 16th, 1964 in the Alief Brethern Church.

She was born. February 13th, 1882 in Industry, to the late Vince and Tracy (Schiller) Marek. She married William Haisler, November 1st, 1898, in the Industry Brethren Church. They resided in the Industry community until 1905, moving from there to Tunis near Caldwell, where they resided until 1924. In 1924 they moved to Alief.

Afteh the death of her husband, she lived near her son, Willie C. Haisler of Alief, until about a year and a half

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 ago, when her health failed and she moved to her daughter's home, Mrs. Tracy Bravenec, in Houston. She spent six weeks in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Houston, and two months in the Golden Age Manor where she passed away at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14th, 1964, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 1 day.

She was preceded in death by her husband and three children. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frances Machalek, of Barker, Mrs. Tracy Bravenec of Houston, and Mrs. Anna Baker of Barker; two sons, Frank Haisler and Willie C. Haisler, both of Alief; 12 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, John Marek of Industry.

The Rev. Emil P. Simon, pastor of the Brethren Church of Houston and Alief officiated at the services, and was assisted by Rev. Daniel J. Marek, pastor of the Caldwell Brethren Church, and Rev. Bob Richardson, pastor of the Presbyterian Churches of Sealy and Barker. Music and songs were provided by the church choir, and Joe Edward Bravenec, organist.

She was a life-long member of the Alief Brethren Church and the Christian Sisters' Society of the church; member of the Mutual Aid Society of the Unity of the Brethren, and member of the SPJST for over 59 years.

Representing the SPJST at graveside services was the President, Mr. Edward L. Marek of Temple. Sister Haisler was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 111, Sugar Land.

Pallbearers were Bill Machalek, Joddie Bravenec, Willies C. Haisler Jr., Frank Haisler Jr., David Baker, Alva Baker, Billy Baker and Mack Borski.

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of our membership of Lodge Praha No. 29 in Taylor, we, the Resolution Committee, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our deceased brother, WOODROW PERSHING BRYAN, who passed away after an extended illness in a Temple hospital on November 13, 1964, at the age of 45 years, 4 months and 4 days. He was a veteran of World War II, and our member since 1945.

Funeral services were held in the Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor.

The Rev. Joseph DiRaddo, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

V 2 STNiK in Austin officiated, with burial in the Taylor City Cemetery, Brother Bryan is survived by his wife Vlasta; three daughters, Darenda A. Phillips, Leolana P. Bryan, and Lavonna D. Bryan; a son, William C. Bryan, all of Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Barnett of Austin, and Mrs. LaVerne Thompson of Taylor; two brothers, Noble Bryan of Simms, and Curtis Bryan of San Antonio; and two Grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Ben Mikolaj A. L. Boudny Lillian Kasparek â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Resolution Committee -SPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Cornmittae. of SPJST Lodge No. 68, extend our sympathy to the family of EDWIN J. JANECEK, who passed away November 16 at the age of 73 years.

He was born and reared in the New Bremen community, and was married to Miss Rosie Schiller. Mr. Janecek was a faithful member of the Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68 and Nelsonville Brethren Church.

He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Rosie Janecek; a daughter, Mrs. B. J. Coufal of Bellville; one son, E. J. Janecek of Bellville; one sister, Mrs. Chris Dittert of Bellville; and two gdandchildren, Wal Jean Janecek of Austin, and Jeanenne Joy Janecek of Bellville.

May our departed brother rest in peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Louis Albert Ben Maresh T. M. Kamas â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Resolution Committee -SPJST-

For

The Housewife

INSPECTION OF TURKEYS HOUSEWIVES' INSURANCE What a promising aroma comes from your kitchen when your are baking or roasting a turkey or chicken!

November ushers in the big season for stuffed poultry enriched with gravy. Almost every family in the nation will be feasting on some kind of fowel this month.

When you shop for your bird, you will be able to buy the most wholesome poultry marketed anywhere in the world, says the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

In most parts of the world, you buy a live bird and take it home to kill and dress before cooking. Even the most advanced countries in food marketing have yet to develop the, standards of sanitation in processing poultry that the U. S. poultry industry uses.

November marks the 38th anniversary of the first action in this country to provide consumers with inspected poultry. It began with the inspection of live poultry at railroad terminals and poultry markets in and around New York City. Processors wanted to be sure they were buying wholesome birds for their customers.

This was a voluntary inspection service, paid for by processors, and remained voluntary until 1959. Then, Congress made inspection mandatory for all poultry, and poultry products processed in plants dealing in interstate or foreign commerce.

Nearly all of the turkeys sold at retail markets and a large share of the chickens are now federally inspected

by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

Look for the inspection mark on the poultry you buy. It encircles this phrase: "Inspected for Wholesomeness, U.S. Department of Agriculture." e DARK BONES SIGN OF YOUNG FOWL "Are chickens with dark bones fit to eat?"

Yes, they are. U. S. Department of

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Agriculture Poultry specialists say dark bones in no way effect the wholesomeness or the flavor of poultry meat.

Dark bones actually are a sign of a young bird, the specialist say. And the reason you are seeing more of them lately is because producers are marketing broiler-ifryer chickens, fryerroaster turkeys and ducklings at an earlier age.

• • CHOICE SAVORY STUFFINGS So many homemakers these days prefer to bake stuffing in a separate casserole rather than stuff the holiday bird with it. If you DO stuff the cavity of the bird, remember that all stuffing has to be removed before the bird is refrigerated. stuffing can be mixed with giblet gravy, or plain turkey broth, and heated again for a second appearance. Use a 350 F. oven and heat 25 to 30 minutes.

• • Cornbread Stuffing 3 cups slightly dry bread cubes 5 cups coarsely crumbled corn bread 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon sail Dash pepper 1 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 beaten eggs 1/4 cup chicken broth or water Toss together the bread cubes, crumbled corn bread and seasoning.

Cook celery and onion in butter until tended but not brown, then pour over bread. Add eggs and toss lightly to mix. Moisten with broth and toss.

Makes 6 cups or enough for two 5-lb. roasting chickens or capons.

• • Potato Stuffing for Goose.

2 quarts hot mashed potatoes 3 cups dry bread crumbs 11/4 cups bacon fat 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs, bean Combine mashed potatoes with remaining ingredients. Fill crop and body cavity of goose. Skewer opening together. Roast in a low, 325 F. oven for 4 to 4 1/2 hours for a 1Q to 12-pound goose.

• • Favorite Stuffing 3 cups diced celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup butter or margarine 21/2 quarts day-old bread cubes 1 cup butter or margarine, melted`

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Deluxe Oyster Stuffing 5 cups dry bread cubes 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 pint drained oysters I/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup hot oyster liquid Place dry bread cubes in mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and toss lightly until mixed., Add enough liquid to moisten. Makes about 5 cups of dressing.

• o Herbed Stuffing 3 quarts slightly dry bread cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage 1 1/9 teaspoons thyme 11/2 teaspoons rosemary 11/, teaspoons salt 1/3 cup chopped parsley 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup butter or margarine melted 1 cup canned chicken broth Combine bread, seasonings, parsley, onion and butter or margarine. Add bouillon and toss lightly to, mix. Makes 8 cups or enough stuffing for a 10pound turkey.

Apple Brown Betty 2 cups bread crumbs (the dry kind) 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 3 to 4 medium apples, pared and sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar or granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/3 cup hot water Combine crumbs and butter or margarine. Stir over low heat until lightly browned. Place 1-3 in buttered 8x8x2 inch pan or dish. Arrange half of apples over crumbs. Sprinkle with half of the sugar, lemon juice and peel. Add second layer of crumbs and remaining apples, sugar, lemon juice and peel.

Cover with remaining crumbs. Pour water over. Bake in moderate 375 F. oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm with light cream or a lemon sauce. Will serve six.

LEMON SAUCE 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Dash salt Dash n atmeg 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/9 tablespoons lemon juice Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutinieg; gradually stir in water. CGok over low heat, stiring constantly until thick and clear. Add butter and lemon juice Blend thoroughly. Makes 1 1/3 cups sauce. Serve hot, warm or cold.

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For

Your Information:

"BUCK FEVER" Have you ever ,heard of "buck fever?"

Chances are you have, if you've ever hunted— or listened to hunting tales, as most Texans hare.

Few hunters — or deer, for that matter — ever die as a result of buck fever.

Inis so-called fever or disease usually occurs when a hunter spots a deer and loses his head instead of being calm.

But over a hundred died last year and will this year from a symptom of this disease — light-headedness although it is labeled "hunting accidents" in the books. For example, who would climb up an unfamiliar tree in the dark, carrying a loaded gun — except on the first morning of deer season?

Or who would ever snake his way through a barbed wire fence, wagging a loaded rifle behind him — except during deer season?

And when would you ever choose a loaded rifle for a companion around the campfire or over a hot cup of coffee -- except during a hunting excursion?

Planning, preparedness and thought !fulness would eliminate many unnecessary hunting fatalities. Unloading 'your rifle before you climb a tree or go through a fence takes a few seconds -- maybe even a minute — but why gamble a minute against your life?

If your youngster wants to hunt, prepare him before you take him out.

Teach him gun-handling techniques and safety, or check in your community for gun-handling courses.

When you take time out from your hunting for coffee, a nap or supper, unload your gun. A loaded sun is a dangerous companion.

A cardinal rule for hunters of any kind and at any time is to make sure you know what you are shooting. Al-

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most every year the headlines tell about someone who was mistaken and shot for a turkey, deer or game of some sort.

Buck fever is nothing to be ashamed of, but carelessness is. When you load your rifle this season - or any time, for that matter - leave your lightheadedness behind.

(A weekly feature from the Division of Public Health Education, Texas State Department of Health).

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON - LODGE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE As of November 20, 1964

-SPJSTWHO OWNS WOUNDED GAME?

Suppose you are hunting and shot a deer or a duck, which falls mortally wounded. Before you can get to it, another hunter beats you there and claims the fallen game as his own.

What are your rights?

Jim had been hunting all day without success, and had headed for home when he finally saw a deer. He took aim, fired and hit the deer with his shot. Although mortally wounded, the deer managed to run a short distance, with Jim in hot pursuit_ Roy was also deer hunting. He heard Jim's shot and saw a deer running toward him. However, before it reached the spot where he was standing, the deer fell to the ground.

Although it was obvious that the deer was about to die, Roy walked to within three 'feet of it, delivered the finishing shot, and quickly put his tag on it. When Jim ran up and claimed the deer, Roy said that such deer were wild animals, and belonged to no one until killed. Since he was the one who killed the deer, Ray claimed that it belonged to him.

Which hunter has legal title to the deer?

In this case the deer belongs to Jim. Jim was the first to wound it, and did so before Roy appeared on the scene.

He had mortally wounded the deer, and had it in such a situation that its escape was improbable, if not impossible. The prevailing rule is that the instant a wild animal is brought under the control of a person so that actual possession is practically inevitable, a vested property interest in it accrues which cannot be divested by another's intervening and killing it, or reaching it first.

Jim had delivered the shot which so crippled the animal as to cause him to cease trying to escape, thus permitting Roy to walk up to the animal and deliver the finishing shot. Jim had effectually brought the deer under control before Roy took a hand in the matter. The deer legally belonged to

Prospects Sponsoring Members 3 1. Jerome J. Ermis 1 2. Joe T. Bravenec 6 3. Rudy F. Lesak 2 4. Bill D. Arnold 13 5. Mary Elizabeth Franks 1 6. Bill Janik 5 7. Ivan Case 2 8. Annie Bell Bolick 3 9. Rose A. Jungbauer 2 10. Ted D. Mitchell 2 11. Joseph Matela, Jr. 7 12. Clarence Victor Symmank 6 13. B. J. Werner 2 14. Estelle Kelly 2 15. Lillie Pryor 2 16. Belva Mikes 7 17. Frances Cross 3 18. Henry R. Siegmund 2 19. Friend of the lodge 4 20. Anton Culak 1 21. Olga Sawyer 1 22. Stephen Kelly ..... . â&#x20AC;˘8 23. Wanda Elzner 2 24. Evelyn Kubin 2 25. Marvin Bristow 1 26. Raby Cernosek 1 27. Lillie Schmidt 4 28. C. F. Stramblad 3 29. Friend of Lodge 1 30. Carmon Jirasek 5 31. John Mrnustik 32. Alvin Hosek .......... .................................................... 4 2 33. Vlasta Moore 4 34. Pearl Hanka 3 35. Catherine Agnes Hons 2 36. James B. Luthultz 1 37. Elizabeth Hanka 3 38. Lucy Sostak 1 39. Anna Svestka 2 40. Oleta Harms 2 41. Louis Kusy 2 42. Frank Tymel 43. Evelyn Mikolas 1 1 44. Johnnie Mikolas 45. Mrs. IL 5. Arnold 2 446. Mrs. Turner 5 47. Annie Baethe 48. Patsy Driskell 1 1 49. Ben A. Ofczarzak 50. Angeline Miculka 2 51. John Haisler 2 52. William Henry Young 1 53. Johnny Broz 1 54. Ed Zalmanek 2 55. Fred M. Telschow 2 1 56. Bernice Wessel 2 57. Albin Rucky TOTAL Last Week

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In the Jackpot @ $3.00 each — $99.00 Prosrects column includes Juveniles.

Apps. column includes Juveniles Jackpot subject to new Adult members only.

Number of sponsoring members increased by 7 this week.

Jim, and he can enforce his claim in court.

(This necvsfeature, prepared by the State Bar of Texas, is written to inform, not to advise. No person should ever apply or interpret any law without the aid of an attorney who is fully advised concerning the facts involved, because a slight variance in facts may change the application of the law).

—SPJSTWhat does your lodge plan as a charity project this holiday season?

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THE SLEEPING INDIAN

By Ada Moorehead Holland "There lies Alsate, the sleeping Indian," said my husband as we came into full view of one of the large peaks of the Chisos Mountains — those spectacular hunks of volcanic rock that rise abruptly from the middle of the desert in Texas' Big Bend National Park. And with the late afternoon sun behind it, this peak did look remarkably like the head of an Indian.

As we set up the photographic equipment, my mind drifted among the various legends of how this mountain got its name.

The story I like the best says that Alsate, an old Apache chieftain, used to live with hi, tribe, high up in the Chisos Mountains. They were surrounded by enemies, but so long as they remained among the lofty peaks they could not be successfully attacked. They lived seoure.

Security; however, did not completely satisfy Aisate's young braves. They yearned for excitement. Sometimes they would ride south to pillage and steal among the small Spanish settle ments along the Rio Grande. This earned them the hatred of the Spanlards,who desired revenge but realized it would be suicide to attack the Apaches in that rugged fortress.

Finally the Spaniards hit upon a plan. On the pretext of burying the hatchet, they induced Alsate and his whole tribe to come to one of the villages to sign a treaty of friendship and attend a fiesta in their honor. During the celebration the Spaniards got the Indians drunk, bound them in chains, and marched them as prisoners to the interior of Mexico — the humiliated old chief and all.

Some time later, travelers from the Spanish villages began to bring back reports of a very old Indian who could be seen tramping around among the high peaks of the Chisos. Some said it was Alsate himself, escaped from his captors and returned to his mountain

haunts. Others said it was his ghost.

After a while people began to notice how much one of the peaks of the Chisos looked like the head of a sleeping Indian. They said, "This must be Alsate, at peace, finally, in his beloved mountains." and they named the mountain "Alsate."

—Texas Parade magazine --SPJSTThere are at least 100 billion stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar As a matter of policy, only those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be published in the SPJST Entertainment Calendar section. Such notices for publication should be submitted by a bonafide lodge officer, or in some cases. by lodge hall managers.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Sunday, Nov. 29 — Golden Wedding Anniversary --SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Nov. 28 — Battle Dance; Vrazel's Polka Band and Laddis' Polka Masters of Temple.

Sunday, Dec. 13 — Joint SPJST-RVOS Christmas Party ; 6:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Nov. 28 — Dance; music by the Music Masters Thursday, Dec. 31 — Private Dance from 8 p.m. until ?; music by the Music Masters. (Make reservations anytime).

-SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) Joe Patek Saturday, Dec. 26 — Hi-Toppers Friday, Jan 1, 1965 -- Joe Patek -SPJ STNove Kvety Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 28 Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple Saturday, Den 5 — The Fiddle Swingsters of Waco Saturday, Dec. 12 — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple - SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov. 28 — Jessie Lee's Playboys -SPJST--Lodge No. 40, Hillje Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 — Traits Saturday, Nov. 28 — Sonics Saturday, Dec. 5 -- Triumphs Saturday, Dec. 12 — Traits Christmas, Dec. 25 — Triumphs New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 — Jades -SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 28 — Migl's Orchestra No dances during Advent New Year's Eve Dance on Dec. 31 — Music by Vrazel Polka Masters.

Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Wednesday, Nov. 25 — Dance, music

by Vrazel Polka Band

V ESTNtK Sunday, Dec. 6 — Meeting and election of officers.

Saturday, Dec. 12 -- Christmas party; covered dish supper at 7 pm.

-SPJST-Lodge No. 49, Rowena Friday, Nov. 27th — Dance; music by Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters.

Saturday, Dec. 27th — Dance; music by Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters.

Lodge No. '54, West Thursday, Nov. 26th — Public dance; music by Slim Haisler -SPJSTLodge No. 66, Waco Thursday, Nov. 26 — Vrazel's Polka Band of Cameron. KMIL artists playing music you will enjoy.

Saturday, Nov. 28 — Fiddle Swin,gsters of Waco. Popular orchestra playing modern and old-time music.

No dances during advent.

Saturday, Dec. 12 — Our annual Christmas party for members and their friends.

Friday, Dec. 25 — Christmas night dance. Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple. Playing with a real Christmas Spirit Friday, Dec. 31 — New Years Eve — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple, -SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) — Dance; music by Louie Steffek and the Versatiles.

Sunday, December 27 — Joe Patek Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance and Frolic; music by the Bohac Sisters.

-SPJST--Lodge No. 154 Dallas Saturday, Dec. 5 — Hi-Toppers from New Braunfels Sunday, Dec. 20 — Meeting and Fun Night Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Sebetka's Pepperm i n t Orchestra.

Lodge No. 88, Houston ' November 25 — Pre - Thanksgiving Dance; music by Jimmy Brosch.

November 28 — Dance; music by Ray Jurecka of Weimar.

November 30 — Monday night Glee Club; rehearsal, 8 p.m.

--SPJST-Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Nov. 28 — Dance; music by Charlie Nemec and the Hi-Liters from West.

New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Charles Nemec and the Hi-Liters Orchestra from West.

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 Sokol Zizka - SPJST No. 130, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 12 — Dance; music by Music Masters Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by Eric Honza Orch.

-SPJSTLodge No. 146, Galveston Saturday, Dec. 12 — Meeting a n d Christmas party.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 — Rummage sale.

CZECHOSLOVAKS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Records of participation of our people in the American Revolution are scarce. We can bring out names of two patriots from the Eastern part of Czechoslovakia — Slovaks Maurice Benovsky and John L. Polerecky. enovsky was a true adventurer. He sympathized with the Poles and fought in their war for freedom. When the Poles lost, he was made a Russian prisoner of war, but, managed to escape to France and was instrumental in settling the Island of Madagascar as a French Colony. When the War of Revolution erupted, he met with Benjamin Franklin, who gave him a letter of recommendation to General Washington. Benovsky and his brother were fighting with great distinction in Washington's army. Being an adventurer at heart, after the American Revolution, Benovsky tried to settle Madagascar again, this time with American support. He landed on the Island on his ship, "Intrepid," but was killed in fighting with the French garrison so it happened that Madagascar failed to become an American Colony.

Polerecky was from a noble family and lived in exile in France because his father joined a revolution against the Austrian empire. He joined the French expeditionary army sent to America to help the colonists in their 'fight for liberation. Major Polerecky fought bravely to the end of the American Revolution. He was put in charge of arrangements for the surrender of the defeated English Army at Yorktown and it was at his feet that the arms of the vanquished English Army were laid. He took part in the delegation sent to the French King to announce the victory, but returned to the United States and settled in Maine. He became a farmer and served as town clerk in Dresden, Maine.

26 to 4 The Japanese lost 26 ships in the Battle for Leyte Gulf. The Allies lost six.

Wednesday, November 25, 1964 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation To The American Public: There are deeply humane and merciful phases of law enforcement which are generally overshadowed by the daily clashes of law and order with the criminal underworld. Typical of these significant public services are the dayto-day operations of the FBI Identification Division, which celebrates its 40th Anniversary this month.

Some months ago a distraught mother wrote the 1ok3I pleading for help in locating a son, from whom she had not heard for more than two years. She explained that while in the Armed Forces he suffered a head injury which required brain surgery, but that he did not fully recover. Files of the Identification Division revealed that authorities in a neighboring state had recently submitted a fingerprint card on an individual possibly identical with the missing man. This information was furnished to the mother. A few days later, she wrote me a personal note of gratitude, saying she had located her son and that, thanks to assistance received from the FBI, she now could help him with his problems.

There is nothing earth shaking about this little act of courtesy. It is merely indicative of the thousands of small favors afforded the public by

VESTNfK law enforcement officers and agencies daily in every community of the land. However, to the mother, its value was priceless. We are indeed proud that the 10BI can participate in a humane program of this nature, a cause to eliminate anxiety, despair and grief.

The FBI Identification Division today stands as a monument to the coordinated efforts and mutual cooperation of local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies across the country: Its stature as the world's foremost identification division is attributed to the support and participation of law enforcement on all levels.

The Division was established with a nucleus of 810,188 fingerprint cards representing 807 police agencies. Today, there are some 13,700 contributors, and this repository contains more than 170 million sets of fingerprints representing nearly 78 million persons.

Ane hundred twenty-five million of the total fingerprint cards are in the civil files of the Division.

The FBI receives over 23,000 fingerprint cards during an "average" working day. About 40 per cent of these involve arrests for violations of law.

The others are non-criminal and relate to a wide variety of civil matters.

Each month approximately 1,600 fugitives from justice are identified through fingerprint records, and local authorities seeking these wanted men are notified of their whereabouts. This is an average of about 53 fugitives

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In 1940 the FBI Disaster Squad was organized. It is comprised of highly trained fingerprint experts. Upon request from appropriate authorities, the Squad answers the urgent need for on-the-spot identification of victims of devastating storms, fires, plane crashes and other major tragedies. In 38 disasters since January 1, 1969, the Squad has secured one or more fingerprints from 1,079 adult victims. From this number, positive identifications were made by fingerprints of 871 persons, representing a percentage of 80.7.

The FBI Identification Division is an inexhaustible reservoir of fingerprint records made possible through the willing and intelligent cooperation of law enforcement agencies and other .organftatiitOns having an interest in the science of fingerprints.

John. Edgar Hoover, Director -SPJSTWhere There's Smoke Houston's 66,000-seat fully enclosed and domed stadium, now being constructed, will have special electrostatic filters to keep cigarette smoke out of the eyes c\f players on the ;field.

Statisticians estimate that fans will smoke an average of 166,000 cigarettes an hour, plus numerous pipes and cigars. Old-timers may resent the fact that no receptacles are being provided for tobacco chewers or snuff dippers, howover.

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