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Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas (SPJST) EDWARD L. MAREK, piedseda AUGUST KACIR, pravni radee ROBT. eERVENKA, feditel JOE B. HEJNt, rnistopiedseda R. A. URBANOVSKt, tajemnik JOS. KOLIHA, ml. pokladnik BEN 2AB1IK, tioetni

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ROBT. E. BMA feditel JOS. M. §KRABANEK, feditel EDW. P. SRALLA, ieditel CHAS. HOLASEK, ieditel

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IlLAVNT tRADOVNA — SUPREME LODGE EDWARD L. MAREK, President JOE B. HEJNY, Vice-President R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary JOS KOLIHA, JR., Treasurer BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary All of Temple, Texas, Box 100 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney, Temple, Texas DR. MARVIN LESIKAR, Medical Director F. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas AEDITELE — DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, First District P. 0. Box 180 — La Grange, Texas HENRY VITEK, Second District P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas ROBERT CERVENKA, Third Distr/.01 West, Texas R. E. BROZ, Fourth District Rt. 3, Box 320 -- San Angelo, TexaS J. M. SKRABANEK, Fifth District 4720 Bellaire Blvd., — Bella ire, Texas ED P. SR,ALLA Sixth District Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas CHAS. HOLASEK, Seventh District 3513 Nemec St., — Cor p us Christi, Texas TISICIL y Vt lik11017,--PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE PAUL SABLATURA, Chairman P. 0. Box b — Louise, Texas MRS. FRANCES OLEXA 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, TexaS RUDOLPH TROUBIL 0/0 SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas STATOITNI. IrtI1011 PY-LAW COMMITTEE! E. E. KR,F,NMK, Chairman, Dime Box, Tel ILE° KRAUSE, Secretary 1. O. Box 427 — Ines, Tex*,

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Prchnul ()pet jeden rokdo more veenosti o jeclen.rak opet kratS'i jest ten vratky sen liclskeho Zivota — rok peace a snaZeni, rok tuZely vyteenYch ciiu, rok spinenYch I nespinenYch ptani. Opel; jest peed nami NovY rok a °pet hteje nas veclorni, ze naS.:3e Jednota SPJST ma tisice pratel, kteri vsichni, jako naAe elenstva, pomohli nam it darSimu rastu a pokroku, nasledek praci nas vSech.

Zavzpominate na zaslechvile, na mile hlasy, v jich2 pritcrUnosti bylo tram tak dobre; vzpornenete na rozmanite proZite vc schuzicb, na einy dobre a na vsechno, co vas v rninulem rote poteSito a posilila.

S upic irmion vdeenosti vzpominame v4Th zesnulYch zakladatelft JecinotY, dale vSecia dobrycla elenii a spolupracovnikii, kteri postupeth cash budovali naSi bratrskou podpianou organizaci.

Dobra vide a poctiva spoluprace je ten kouzelny proutek, ktery nam vrata Uspechu. Musime jiti stale poeetne vzhtiru, stale vyil a v3i,,"3, musime ziskati jedince dobre vide, ctihodne a pracovite. Na S" detsky odbor vy2aduje stalY rust a peeliVost, Star'Sim ele-nfifo ffejerne radost ze po vykonane praci, po fispe'Sich; at' cllouho jests se mohou divat na snahy clruhYch; at' pozoruji, porach a veri spolu s mlaffrni v lepSi zitrek.

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Pri vstupu do noveho roku uveclomme se pine povinnosti it Jecinote naAi. Zeptejme se kolik jsrne pro ni v roce uplynulem vykonali a sna'Ame se V roce novem dociliti, co jsme v roce starem zanednali. :, , riViST1",7k. A PO2F,177:7%,Nt NOV ROB{

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Necht' NovST Rok vain vg.eni piinese vkho dobreho, stfleho zdravi a radosti. .

Necht' kaM V . den otvira nove pi• leiitosti pro vi,e/e Oatelstvi, pevne fispechy, a debre skutky, Mnoho Mara a 'kesti ye vkin va: em roce vain pi'eje

ro,!;ircu ti V novem

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Nov Rok ainn s

Rok start' mini v nloii veena, by nevratil se nikdy vie, jak tine pi-iSel, zas od nas chvata., jen znameni nam vrYva, v lie.

v SPJST t t Cervenka

A net odejde on start' Rok, prosme, by katdY byl na'S krok, potehnan zas v novem, At' zloba v srdci nevezi duch net at' stale vitezi, Pravda budit nam denni host a lasky zachovejme skvost.

S tebou se looeime, ty star' Roku,

co slzu v nakm vynutilo oku v radost nam v nov6m Roce men, schvati-li duSi zloby vitr denni, k nam jege zavolej ze sve cesty, zapomen, zleho zapomen.

-SPJST-StASTNEHO A VESELEHO N VEI 0 ROKU 1965 PREJE

VSEM eTOUCIIIT, CLENEM JEDNOTY SPJST, A JEJIM REDAKTOR, VYDAVATELE VESTNIKU A PERSONAL V TISKARNI

eleny ar7u. Jaromir 6. 54 Ye West Armjscu bratr Cervenka, Sestra Ludmila Pitter, a _ -,!ova zemrela 6. 6er y ence 1956 a bratr Rudolph 8. prosince t. r. haws F째

charter members of Lodge, Jaromir No. 54, West, L. to ;Paler, and Bro Rudolph Barton. Sister Pitter Bro. Barton passed away December 8, 1964.

Koncem roku 1964 bode znamenat pro bratra Roberta Cervenku z West meznik -climate einnosti v naS1 jednoty SPJST. Clenem pies 60 let, elenem Hlavni nradovny pies 40 let, a preciseda svojiho rado 40 let. Je to meznik, jet neznamena konec spolkove prate, n9brt pIiletitost pohlednouti naznet, piedati nekterou praci jin9m a zastati Cinnym ptedsedou u sveho Lido Jaromir 54 y e West. Jako kedite1 tketiho okrsku SPJST pred.ava tuto tunkci bratru Cyrilovi Pokladnikovi, jent Mle' zastavat tento nrad od 1. ledna 1965 ke kteremu byl zvolen poslednim sjezdem ye Waco.

Tento obrazek byl vzaty 10. e'ervence 1944, kdy bratru Cervenkovi bylo 58 let.

This picture was taken July 10., 1944, when Brother Cervenka was 58 years of age.

Robert Cervenka se narodil 8. srpna 1886 v okresu McLennan, blite West.

Stal se elenem SPJST 4. prosince 1904, kdy se zapsal do noveho kadu e. s 54 ye West., kde byl zakladajicim elenem.

Ten sam9 rok byl zvolen neetnikem u sveho rado. V rocich 1905-6-7 na yStevoval obchodni kolej v Omaha, Nebraska. Po navratu do West, stal se znovu NnnYm spolkovYm pracovnikem a Mat sveho naeet byl zvolen tajemnikern 'v roku 1909. V tomto made sloutil do roku 1924. Jeden rok sloutil jako mistopkedseda u rado a za ptedsedou byl zvolen v roku. 1925. Jako pkedseda slou-

211 at do roku 1963, kdy byl zvolen ptedsedou George Mikeska. V roku 1964 byl znovu zvolen jako pkedseda a pied nekolika tydny byl znovuzvolen do tohoto &ado na piitti rok 1965, cot celkem tvori neco pies 40 rokft jako pic alseda u svojeho kadu.

Do Hlavni ukadovny SPJST byl bratr Cervenka zvolen ye sjezde v Granger v roku 1912 jako Glen nCetnilm vYboru.

Tehdy se eleni Dozoreiho vYboru a fleet niho volili sjezdem, jetto okrsky jate nebyly zavedeny. Na tomto vYboru slouat do roku 1936.

Od roku 1936 at do roku 1944 nebyl bratr Cervenka zvolen do Hl. nkadovny. Byl ale znovuzvolen v roku 1944, kdy slouzil 4letou lhutou. V roku 1948 nebyl zvolen, at tepry v roku 1952 byl znovuzvolen a od to doby slouzil nepfelomene at do 1. ledna 1965. V houstonskYm sjezde v roku 1952 bylo zavedeno sedm okrskt a bratr Cervenka byl ustanoven jako reditel ttetiho okrsku.

Celkem sloutil v Hlavni tradovni 40 roku.

Clenem SPJST 60 rokft, pkedseda eveho radu 40 ran, 61enem Hlavni Ukaciovny 40 mkt, to jsou mezniky, ktere budou navtdy zapsa.ne v dejinach nag! jednoty. Spolkova prase, spravne vy-

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Cleni Hl. iiradovuy SPJST po sjezde v Granger v roku Tehdy byl bratr Robert Cervenka ponejpry zvolen teto skupiny jako glen ucetniho vYboru. Stojici z lava (10 prava: Engelbert Pollach, Frank b Stefka a Tom Krajea, vMchni eleni dozorciho vyboru; J. E. Kilian, Rirbert Cervenka, Pa vel Malina, eletti ucetniho vyboru. Sedici, Metod Pazdral, pravni radce, Josef Mikeska rnistopredseda, Jos ef Dugek liked seda, J. R. Rubella tajemnik, a J. J. Frnka pokladnik.

(Jmena na obrazku jsou v neporadku uvedeny, zde jsou spravne napsany). Tehdy byli v'Sichni eleni voleni sjezdem, jeito nebylo okrskit jako maniac dnes.

This aged photograph shows the members of the Supreme Lodge after the 1912 convention in Granger. This was Bro. Robert Cervenka's first tour of duty as a part of this body, having been elected as a member of the Auditing Commit tee. At that time the members of these committees were elected by the convention. There were no districts as we know them today. The names on the photograph are out of order, but are identified in proper order above. konand bude jemu dlouho slouNt jako pomnik v einnosti naei mile SPJST. Prejeme mu jeete mnoho let pusobeni v naeem spolku a dobreho zdravi. Za jeho praci volame mu veichni Nazdar!

SLOViCKO OD BRATRA tERVENKY

Bratil a sestry, v roce 1912 byl jsem ponejpr y zvolen do Uradu ucetniho vS7boru, v Granger s bratry Paul Malina, a J. E. Kri2an, a slou41 jsem v Made 28 let.

V roce 1952 bratr John Kubala v Tioga byl elenem ucetniho vStoru Hl.

fifadovny SPJST, tise neuehazel o znovuzvoleni, nasledkem nemoei.

Bratr John Kubala zemfel v zari v roce 1952. Byl jsem ustanoven Hl. iikadovnou SPJST abych pfevzal po zemrelem bratru, elenstvi Adetniho v 'Yboru do konee prosince 1952, na dobu 3 mesice. Celkem jsem slouzil jako clean

Ve st-fedu dne 30. prosince 1964 hlavni itfadovny 40 let a 3 mesice.

Streastnil jsem se v gech sjezdd od roku 1912 aZ do konce roku 1964. Mel jsem to Cest bYti tajemnikem sjezdu po nekolikrate.

Schuze se odbYvaly jenom v nedeli ye Fayetteville. Jezdil jsem s bratrern Method Paza'ralena v dobu, kdy nebyly auta, anebo jinY povoz. Vyjeli jsrne z West po vlaku, obycejne v 12 hodin v noci a prijeli do La Grange rano, mnohokrate jsme jeli do La Grange, a pak museli sjednat " gofera", aby nas dovezi do Fayetteville, a stalo se, 'se jsme prijeli da sehuze pozde.

F' clatize trvala celou nedeli, a nekdy jeg te v noci. Vlak jel z Houstonu pfed pul noci, tak jsme jell do La Grange, pak do Waco, a koneene do West, pozde po pui noci. Idyll jsme' ubytovani v Johnson Hotel, dvere b,vly vzdy otevfene, pak jsme si vylarali misteeko.

Dostali jsme velkou vyplatu, jako 11stek na vlak a pak $2.50 za odbyvani schtze. Vzdy jsme prijeli domu "broke" museli jsme v2(:ly doplatit. Ov gem pozdeji se veci napravili, tak dues kaZdSr Glen Hl. idadovny dostane denne plat $25.09 a milovne 9c.

Sloan jsem s m n oha eleny Hlavni filadovny a mohu rici,ze valy mezi kedniky byl ten nejlep gi soulad a dobra nalada, avgem nekdy jsme se rozchazeli v debate a kdy bylo 6 iffednikd pro a 6 prati, tak bYvaly pkedse dove, Dugek a 6 ernosky takta, bratr Edward L. Marek, rozhodli, jak uznali za nejlep gi, a my jsme v Z s dy byli spokojeni.

Pfeji elentlm Jednoty zdravi a iispech rokem a aby na ge Jednota naddle prospivala.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Robert Cervenka OVER 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SFJST The close of 1964 will mark another milestone in the long SPJST career of Brother Robert Cervenka of West.

He has been a member of the SPJST over 60 years, a member of the Supreme Lodge 40 years, and president of his own lodge 40 years and recently re-elected to another term. This milestone, however, does not mark the end of Brother Cervenka's long career of service, but merely serves as an opportunity to look back in retrospect, continue with local lodge work, and turn over the duties of District III Director to the new director, Bro. Sid Pokladnik of Dallas, who was

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Tento snimek byl yzaty 15. prosince 1964.

This picture was taken recently, on December 15, 1964. elected to this position by the delegates to the !XIX General Convention from District III this past June. Bro. Pokladnik's term starts January 1st, 1965.

Robert Cervenka was born AugUst 8, 1886 in . McLennan County, near West. He became a member of the SPJST when he enrolled as a charter member of Lodge Jaromir No. 54 in West in 1904. That same year he was elected as financial secretary of his lodge. During the years 1905, '06 and'07, he attended Omaha Commercial College in Omaha, Nebraska. After his return to West, he became an active worker in his lodge and was elected as secretary in 1909. He served as lodge secretary until 1924. He served as vice president for one year, and was elected president in 1925. He has served in that capacity since, with the exception of 1963, when George Mikeska, was elected for one term. Brother Cervenka was elected president again for 1964, and was recently re-elected for 1965, which will put him over the 40-year mark in that capacity.

Brother Robert was elected to the Auditing Committee of the Supreme Lodge for the first time in the Granger Convention in 1912. (Our present arrangetnent of districts was not set up at that time, and members of all corn-

mittees were elected at large by the entire convention). He served on the Auditing Committee of the Supreme Lodge until 1936.

Brother Cervenka was not elected to the Supreme Lodge in 1936, and was out of that body until 1944. In 1944 he was elected once again to another 4year term on the Auditing Committee.

He was out again from 1948 until 1952.

In 1952 he was elected once again to the Supreme Lodge in the Houston Convention of that year. It was at that convention in Houston that our present district setup was inaugurated.

Brother Cervenka has served without interruption since his election as District III Director until now, making a total of 40 years of service within that body.

The following children were born to Brother Cervenka and the late Mrs. Cervenka: Lillian, married to Raymond Nemecek of West; Bob Cervenka cif Waco; Edward Lee Cervenka of Dallas; Raymond Cervenka of Waco. All are married. One child, Method, died at the age of 7 as a result of lockjaw, in the year 1922.

Sixty years as a member, 40 years with the Supreme Lodge, 40 years as lodge preseident — these are all notable records of achievement in the annals of the SPJST. His service to our Fraternal Order will stand as a monument in the history of the SPJST. We wish him many more years of fruitful work within our ranks, and much good health!

A WORD FROM BRO. CERVENKA Dear Brothers and Sisters: I was elected to serve in the Supreme Lodge for the first tune in 1912, on the Auditing Committee. That was in the Granger Convention. I was elected along with Brother Paul Melina and J. E. Krizan. I served on that committee 28 years.

In 1952 Bro. John Kubala did not run for his place on the Auditing Committee because of his poor health. Bro. Kubala passed away in September, 1952. I was installed in his place by the Supreme Lodge, to fill out his unexpired term, a period of three months.

My service in the Supreme Lodge totals 40 years and three months.

I have attended every SPJST Convention since 1912, including the last one at Waco,. I had the honor of being the convention secretary on several occasions.

Supreme Lodge meetings were always held in Fayetteville. I used to

VESTNIK travel with Brother Method Pazdral, the legal adviser at that time. There were no cars ,during much of that time.

We usually left West by train around midnight and got to La Grange sometime in the morning. From there, we had to hire a "chauffeur" to take us on to Fayetteville, a distance of about 13 miles. We arrived late for the meetings on many occasions. Our meetings lasted all day Sunday and sometimes went into the night. We would then catch the late evening train from Houston, then on to Waco, and finally to West, arriving late at night or early morning. We always put up at the Johnson Hotel in West, where the doors were always open.

We got "blg pay" for our attendance and travel — train fare, plus $2.50 for 0tending the meeting. We always came home "broke", and more often than not, had to make up the difference out of our own pockets. Of course, as time went by, conditions improved and today directors get $25 a day and 9 cents a mile.

I have served with a good many men on the Supreme Lodge, and I can state that we always operated in the best of harmony and goodwill. Of course, we sometimes got involved in debate, but it all worked itself out. If there were 6 for and 6 against, the former presidents Dusek, Cernosky, and now Bra. Ed. Marek, cast the deciding vote as they felt was best.

I wish the Order much success and growth in the coming years, and our members health and happiness.

Fraternally, Robert Cervenka

PeveckY sbor (OSA v Chicago. aslavi 25 let einnosti 18. Milo, koncertem v auditoriu Mortonovy vyssi S• kolv v Berwynu. Koncert ridi sbormistr F. Kubina, soliste M. Matejekava, D. Geregievie a M. NekolnY.

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enovano bratru Josef ovi Tabankovi A Tr:bute TO rothrDne 1. ledna bude tomu dvacet let co siouZi y Hlavni Uradovni SPJST nag horlivy pracovnik a spolubratr Josef M. 8kralyilnek. Prvniho ledna preda tuto zodpovednost bratrovi Ernest J. Ha.nkovi, ktery nastoupi tento itrad, k nemuZ byl zvolen poslednim sjezdem zastupci paten° okrsku. Bratr krabb".nek zilstane einnYin u mistniho 6. 139 v Danbury, kde je jiz dlouha Leta predsedou a v patem okrsku vubec.

Pohled'me, proto, nazpet nekolik let, na einnost bratra 8krabanka.

Josef M. Skrabanek se narodil v Snook, Texas, 25. eer yna 1889. kdy2 bylo pit let odstehoval se s rodiei do Dayton. Za deset let se stehoval do Crosby a v roku 1913 se stehoval do Houstonu, kde byl zarnestnan u Great Southern Life Insurance Company 22 let 1i let v kancelari a 11 let jako zastupce nairno kancelare.

Kdy'Z bratr 8krabanek se vzdal zamestnami u Great Southern zaeal zapisovat 'deny u SPJST a zaroven, si zakoupil rent ph Danbury, Texas. Nyni vlastni 4000-akrovou, rene, kde pestuje rYZi a dobytek plemena Brahman a Charolais.

Br. Skrabanek se stal Menem nail SPJST v roku 1912, u Mau c. 91 v Crosby prestoupil kradu 6. 88 v Houstone a potom k radu 6. 139 v Danbury, kde zastava idad od roku 1924, prvni jako pokladnik a potom jako predsecia. Slouh jako reditel Domova odpoeinku v Taylor Best let a nynejSi predseda tohoto reditelstva.

Bratr Skrabanek je reditelem banky First National v Angleton, reditel rfky e sttSirny v Alvin, reditel a mistopredseda Water-Davis Soil Conservation District, 'den Lions Klubu, Cattlemen's Association, Glen obchodni komory, slouail jako predseda Skolniho vYboru v Danbury v rocich 1924-25 a path k Americkym legionardm C. 40-8. Pridal se dobrovolne k americkernu letectvu v roku 1917 a propouSten byl v r. 1919.

Bratr 8krabanek byl jmenovan okrskovYm organisatorem v r. 1952 a slou'Zil as' do roku 1961. V roku 1961 prodal pojiAteni pies trietvrti milionu dolarfi; v roku 1962 pies Best set tisic, v roku 1963 pies pit set tisic, a v roku 1964 pies dveste tisic.

BRATR J. M. gKRABANEK SLOVieK0 OD BRATRA gKRABANKA Broth a sestry, Dne 1. ledna bude tomu dvacet let, co yam slouZim jako reditel pateho okrsku a ph teto prilelitesti, chci podekovat vSechnYm delegdtum do sjezdu v Corpus Christi v roku 1944, kdy jste mne poctili timto nradem. PovaZuji si to za velikou test slouZit nag jednote tak dlouhu dobu.

Na poslednim sjczdu ye Waco, odmitl jsem nominaci na dalSi etyri roky, ne proto& jsem nechtel noddle slouNt, nYbr2 potrebuji si trochu odpoeinout.

Od roku 1944 se stale hodne zmen a napravy v nail jednote a doufejme, budeme v tointo sineru naddle pokraeovati. V roku 1953 jako reditel a okrskovY organisator jsem vyvolal soute'Z' s tehdejiim predsedou tretiho okrsku br.

Cyril Pokladnikem, ktereho jsem do to doby nepoznal osobne, abychom jsme vi deli, ktery okrsek proda nejvic pojigteni. S radosti to prijal a od to doby se konaji tyto pratelske soutek s velice dobrYrn vysledkem. Takove soutNe povzbuzuji elenstvo a jsou pro nos viechny dare.

Od doby, co jsem nastoupil jako Feditel paten° okrsku ptjeky na pozeni-

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Ve sUedu due 30. prosince 1964 ky a obchody stoupli od $1,445,564,07 al na $10,515,173.43 koncem roku 1953.

Jsem jist, 2e koncem 1964 bode jich pies 11 miliono, takle je videt zoo61'4 pokrok v taint() oboru.

Byly to tehdy zaeatky nakho pujCovriiho programu, , kdy jednota meta asi za tuition a 01 bondtii, prinakjic malY Urok, nejake mestske bondy a ass pet set tisic dolarti hotovYch, ktere nara neprinakli. Prato, jsme se rozhodii delat pajeky na rolnicke pozemky, doily, a obehody, na ktcrych dostavame za firok 5 aZ 51/2 procenta. Pamatuji si, ze nektere roky jsem vytidil 200 pUjeek v patem okrsku a feditele byli placeni $2.50 za kakdY odhad a 5c mitlovne. Nekdy vzalo to ptil anebo celY den Vykidit jednu pfijeku protoke tehdejlI stanovy vykadOvaly, aby kaZdy feditel met sebou dva mistni odhadel a museli pitsehat pied noteiem, ze corm pozemku byla spravna. Nekdy jsme museli dloubo bledat mistni 41cny, kteki byli ochotni jiti s nanaa protole mSli obavy, ze se budou sousedi na ne hnevat kdyk pujeka neprojde.

Nyni memo to hocine zmodernisovario, feditel mfrke delat piljeky sari v obnosu do $15,000; dva. od $15,000 do $25;000; tit od $25,0000 do 50,000. Nyni se plati iediteltim desetkrat tolik jak ze zaeatku.

Propadnut*ch pfijeek jsme meli doposud velice rnalo a v2dycky se prodal propadnotY pozemek za vice neZ jsme• do toho dali, nikdy jsme nic neztratili.

K zaveru, chci Pict, ze jsem vZdy s radosti vykonaval moje povinnosti. jako feditel i mistni Mam rad lidi a rad jim v2d.y vypoineku kde a jak moha. Kdyby mei to piile2itost konat celou to praci znovu nevim, jak a kdy by jsem neco zmenil. Piesto, ze nejsem vas feditel petal() okrsku, bud'te ujiAteni, ze jsem vzdy ochoten yarn pamoci kde, kdy a jak bude potieba, budu naddle pracovat pro dobro cele jednoty a celeho elenstva.

Pi.eji vein y kro Zdravy a ZdarnY Novy 1965 a zastavana jako vkdy, Vas J. M. Skrabanek —SPJST72 OVER, YEARS 0 ,F SERVICE TO THE SP3ST On January lst, 1965, and cuter twenty years of service in the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Brother J. M. Skrabanek is : turning over that responsibility to 'another fellow-worker. This does not, by any means, mean the end of Bro.

o.ur Order.. 13.e in his local lodge . . Let us on' "1 and revie-,m tide one 2.1 the and dedi3.ct. V Hauston).

Skrabanek was rother Joseph porn in Snook, Te:Kas, .1one 27th, 1839. mooed to Dayton, `1.,.-,as, with his P a rents at the go QF, Ten years later he moved to Crosby, and in 1913 moved to Houston where he was employed by the Great Southern Life Insurance Company for 22 years, eleven in the office and 11 as a foild representative.

After from the Greet Southern 1' 1-?suranee Cori-many, he began to seure membership for the [ and or a ranch in anbury, Texas. He now owns and operates a 11,600 acre ranch on which he raises rice, and registered Brahmans and Charolais cattle, 912, He joined the SPTST in joining Lodge No. 91 In Crosby, later - -transferring to Foet e.o • • : :o. 88, and later to Lodge No 1,•, in 1924. In the Danbury. lodge, Bro. Strabanek has held an office over since be became a member, first as Treasurer and now maT , y years as president, He served as of Da ;.w Lodge No. 114 of tin:Nos, hqe Lk.fved as one of the t11 • ,-'tor" of the SRTST Rest Home in Taylor for the past six years, currently as chairman of that body.

In addition, Pro. Sk, abane' r a director of the First National Bank of Angleton, director of Farmers Fiee Dryer in Alvin ; supervisor and chairman of the Waters-Davis Conservation District for many y member of the Flom' Club, Cattlemeet s Association, Chamber of Commerce; served as chairman of the Danhe.• ,School . District in 1924-25, and member of the American Legion .Fr. 40-8. He voluntarily entered the Air Force. in 1917 and was (11510-arr'ed in 1919.

Brother flb ,,,s ane r.. was appointed of District V in District GF , in that capa.city 1952, and se , 1961. Bro. rabanek sold over 3A million dollars' worth of life insurance in 1961. T 1962 he sold • in excess of $600,000; in 1963 over $500,000 worth; and over $200,000 in 1964.

A WON, Sisters and .

Come :ry 1, -1 q 65, l will have served you tw years as your Distric-t Five r .or. and at this time, want to L. the delegates at the Corpitq f z,, donvention in 1944 for District Five Director. pleasure and honor to and obr SPJST for so y -.

A convention in Waco last June, d led to accept the nomination i:10:T;c1°710110 .. 1 t 'ter four-year term, not because I did not want to serve, but because twenty years Of service is a long time and, I needed to take a little rest.

There were lots of changes and improvements made during my tenure in office and it will continue to improve as time goes by. During my time as President of District Five in 1953, in our District Five meeting I challenged the 11::: ident of District Three, who halve:l e :1 to be Brother Sid Pokladnik and whomI had never met before, to a contest to see which district could write the most insurance during aspecified time. He gladly accepted and, as a result, we hold these contests over a period of several years; always the losers feasting the winners with a banquet. Through these contests we have gained much insurance, membership and made many friends and I hope we continue to have such contests every year because it stimulates the entire membership. e ray tenure as your director of DiS1 • 7iet Five, I have watched the martloan de partment grow from $1,11 to $10,515.173.53 at the end aril quite certain that by the end of 1964 1,ve will have over $11,000.000,00 in mortg,5, 0 loans, so you can see that we are making real progress in that field. lose were the Pioneering days as far as the 11'- age loan department concernc ..1. about $1,500,000 1n T5, S, Ponds. which were bringing a very low rate of interest, some municipal Lou's , slid about $500,000 in cash . So we decided to capitalize en s, homes; and business property, on which we are making loans at 5 per cent interest. I have some years made as many as 200 loans in Di .strict Five and the directors Were paid $2.F:0 for each appraisal and 5 cents par mile, and it took sometimes a half or a whole day to make one appraisal ID:4c,,,?,..usip our by-. laws required that each director had to have two local appraisers who were members of our Order and then they had to swear

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before a notary public that the value off the Property was true. Many times the directors had to call on several members before they could find two members who were willing to go because they were afraid that their neighbor would get angry at them if the application would be re j ected. So, we went along and streamlined the procedure and now only one director makes the appraisal up to $15,00.00 loan; two directors $15,000.00 to $25,000.00; and three directors $25.000.0,0 to $50,000.00. Now the directors are being paid ten times as much as they were at the beginning; so you can readily see how our SPJST has grown the last twenty years; and it will continue to grow at a more rapid speed.

There were very few foreclosures and in most instances, the property was sold for more than what we had in it. I can safely say that there was no money lost through our mortgage loan department.

In conclusion, I want to say that I enjoyed every minute of being your director because I like to work with people and help them solve their problems, and if I were to do it again, I do not know where I woluld change it.

Even though I am not your director any more, I want you to know that I will always work for the good of our Order and the entire membership.

Wishing all of you a very Healthy and Prosperous New Year, I remain, Fraternally yours, J. M. Skrabanek

Oddil dopisovatelii itad e. 56 v Corpus Christi Cteni brati'i a sestry fádu eislo 55: Dnes Vam chci oznamit, k nak vYrani schaze se konala 13. prosince 1964 ye 2:20 za pfitonmosti vkch tifednika na bratra mistopfedsedu. Jim Kneery, byl omluven, je ptitomne zamestnan v Hlavni Madovni v Temple, Texas, co vrchni veclouci odboru mladek.

NavSteva elenstva byla obstojna, ale zdaleka neodpovida poetu elenstva. Pki jdou do schnze vZ'cly jedni a ti sami a intIZem bYti rádi, e aspon jiste pro(cent° bere zajem na spolkovYch zale'Zitostech.

Protokol z minute schaze eten a pHjal jako vZ"dy, beze zmeny. Take byly etenSr dole dopisy, 'ktere byly vkchny yeas vyfizeny mezi schfizi bratrem tajemnikem. ttednici podali sve zpraYy ustne a bratr tajemnik podal zpravu pisemni, ktera je pi.I.10end do pro-

tokolni knihy, a opis zaslan bratru redaktoru k Upraveni s timto dopisem do Vestniku, aby eleni melt 1epi ptehied jak pokraeujern, Zesnulemu zakladajicimu elenu bratru A. C. SvatopolskYrnu, byla vzdand &stria vzpominka povstanim a etena resolute soustrasti, ktera byla take u2 otiStend ve Vestniku, Mëli jsme k prijimani etyri nove eleny a jedno pripojiSteni, kteri jsou zaneseni v prilolene zprave. Mezi volnYmi navrhy bratr tajemnik cioporueoval sniZeni radovYch prispe ykti a sice: sniZit na polovic misto 20 centu mesiene 10 centti a misto $2.40 roene $1.20 roene. Toto doporueeni bylo jednomysine prijato.

DaYSi doporueeni bylo podobne prijato, aby radovi firednici byli die zasluhy trochu lope almeneni ne a dosud za praci, kterou vykonavaji nejen pro rad, ale i pro celou jednotu.

NaS rad je vdeenY tem sjezdovym zastupctim co meli porozumeni pro nutne potrebne polada yky ratiove a ye sjezdu odhlasovaii nami doporueovane zvYkni procenta ze 2 procent ina 6 procent.

Doufame, 2e priSti sjezd pri.jrne 10 procent, jak to bylo navrhovano radern Pokrok Houston. Pak by odpadly ony nepopularni radove prispe yky a eleni, kteri nyni je plati, by byli zbaveni nepovinnosti, ktere neni spravedlive ku vkm elenUm. Prot musi eleni platit na celoZivotni vYsta y eny certifikat ony raclove prispe y ky jak dosahne 16 let, tam u tech kde to maji tak zaveciene. (Mnohe rally nevybiraji ony prispe yky), kclyZ naproti tomu vSichni eleni co maji tove certifikaty a vAichni co jsou pod 16 rokti j sou zbaveni tech povinnosti?

Sjezd byl aedrY ku vSem co se tYkalo platti zastupat po eas zaseda,ni sjezdu a co se tYkalo zvYkni plate vYbortun a Uredniktim Hlavni firadovny.

Mnoho se mluvi a pile zvolte si mlade firedniky. Jak si je maZem zvolit, kdy do schtize noprijdou, o spolek se nezajimaji a jestli prijdou tak firad neprinuou kdy vicli ton situaci.

Urednici pro rok 1965 byli v§ichni zvoleni jednohlasne: Nedseda — Adolph Sassin Mistopi'edseda — Libbie Peters Tajemnik _ John Sta.a.. teetnice — A. M. Castro Pokladnice -- Ann Peal Vedouci inlacle2e -- Judith Majek Organisatori — Chas. Holasek John Sta.Sa Dopisovatelka Libbie Peters

Ve stkedu dne 30. prosince 1964 y ypomocna vedouci kiubu mlacIde Margaret Majek.

Vbor neetni — Roy Peal, Chas. Holasek, Chas. Majek VYbor nemocenskY — Chas. Holasek, Jul. Majek, Libbie Peters VYbor resolueni — John StaSa, Acloiph Sassin, Chas. Holasek JelikoZ nebyio dalSiho jednani schtze byla skoneena v 5 hodin a pfrAti schtize budou jak obyeejne, v2cly druhou nedeli V mesici ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Bratr predseda oznamil, Ze po tett) schtizi je pripravena veeere, aby se ji sneastnili a to 20. prosince se pofada vanoeni nadilka, aby vkci pkiSli a brali podil na programu.

Chci jeSte k tomuto dodat, 'Ze ten vanoeni program se zdakil, poeasi bylo prijemne, Uenst obecenstva velika.

Sestra Judith Majek pripravila bohatY program.

K tomuto programu se pripojili od sousednich spolka "Divadelniho krou2ku mladeZe", kde pod vedenim Janice Kassner 14 ochotnikti a predvedli,2ertovnY . soudni proces. Na celem programu se podilelo as! 50 osob od 3 rokii do 20 roku.

ITSichni fieinkujici a hoste byli podarovani kabelkami s ovocem, otechy a cukrovim a v kuchyni zakusky, kterYch bylo sneseno a darovano StedrYmi. spolkovYmi pkispivateli, by se na vkchny dostalo a jeSte Deco zbylo.

K tomuto svateenimu ruchu pfispela Majkova oblibena orchestra svoji tomnosti. Doutam, .2e se v'Sichni daft pobavill a buclou mitt picijemne vzpona ten odpoledni a Yeeerni program.

Jmenem Telocviene Jednoty Sokol a kadu Anton 6ermak vkm dekuji za iteast, kterou jste prokdzali a brali. Je to pfikladu hodnY podil v tom nakm spolkaiceni a povzbuzeni k dark- zdarne krajanske einnosti. . ely V. Rad! jsme se pfivitali s man Z jsou zde navAtevou u sve decry, Mafenky a zete p. C. M. Dodd.

Mnoho zdaru vSem pSeje Vat' John State, tajemnik Datum Novi Cleni piijati v roku 1964 1-10-64—Andrew Lee Winship $1,000 4-10-64—Denise M. Diabaja $1.000 4-17-64—Joe F. Alsup — — $1,000 7-24-64—Filip Chas. Spencer $1,000 $1,000 7-24-64—Elsie Sta.Sa 10-10-64—Debbie L. Smart $1,000 10-21-64—Franklin J. Dukk $10,000 12- 1-64—Juanita Foster $1,000 12 -1-64—Mischel Rene Hermis $1,000

Sic streclu due 30. prosince 1964 $1,000 12-18-64--Joy Leon Kueera $1,000 12-18-64—john Scott Kucera Pripojigieni $2,000 2- 1-64—William Spencer $1,000 5 1-64—Annie Spencer $3,000 5 -1-64—Annie Le Blanc 1,000 12-18-64—Thomas Reground Z detskeho odboru tiida J.T. $1,000 7-10-64—Donald Loving $1,000 7-24-64—Evelyn Kueera $1,000 8-21-64—Sandra A. Pope S plestupni iistinu $2,000 5- 8-64—Annie Le Blanc Odstoupli $1,000 9-164—Billy Roschetsky $1,000 9-1-64—Brenda Roschetsky 1,000 9-1-64—Deborah Roschetsky $1,000 9-1-64—Lonnie Roschetky $1,000 9-1-64—Marcia Roschetsky Cleni zemleli: 12-3-64—Albert C. Svatopolsky $1,000 Vg ech novYch certifikatu pribylo 19 $32,000 na obnos ubylo 6 certifikattit na obnos 6,000 zbYva k dobru 13 na obnos 26 tisic Vg ech certifikatti jsme meli tento rok v platnosti 430, na obnos pul milionu.

Temple, Texas Oznameni do Seaton a okoli: Timto yam davam vedet, ze schilze Narodniho hlbitova v Seaton se bude konati v obchode T. T. Seleika prvni nedeli v lednu, totia 3. ledna 1965 ye dye hodiny odp. Dostavte se do teto schtize neb bude childite jednani.

Frank D. Mikeska, tajemnik —SPJST ilad C. 47 v Seaton Mili bratri a sestry, dnes se nebudu moc rozepisovat, neb mime pied vanoenimi s ydtky a tak iname vSichni na pilno. Jen tolik chci dati vedet, ze naie radova schtize se bude odbYvati jak obyeejne, prvni nede li v lednu o 2 bodinach odpoledne, tak komu bude mobno ,talc se hled'te do schtize dostavit.

Moe gtesti a zdravi Vain v gem preji v torn Novem Roku.

Jsem Va ge dopisovatelka Frances RUS'fiakova —SPJST-Slovanska Lipa, Cislo 66, Waco Mill Cleni a pratele: Predseda HanUS zahajil schfizi v odpoledne 20. prosince v Linden Hall a promluvil par slov tYkajici se voleni tirecinikil pro rok 1965 a delcoval vg em za pomoc a podporu, kdyZ on byl ,na g predseda. oest vlajce vzdali Barbara Gaidu gek, Cynthia Moore a Chris Otto Spence. Spolkovni slib pledrilcaly Jean Spence, Linda Henlcelman

fiSTNIK a Frances Miller a v gichni 'Oen]. tez opakovali.

Na y Stevou a nas byly: pant F. M. Schiller a Reuben Marek. TeSilo nas.

VSichni Mednici byli pritomni.

Protokol z poslecini selnize byl eten a prijat jak eten.

Dekovna kartka byla etena ad predsecly a sestry Otto Banal za darek, ktery jsme jim clarovali pri vanneniin yeeirku a tez rodina zemreleho bratra, Joe Kueery dekovala za kvetiny. Bratr a sestra Ben Jarma a rodina z Dallas posiali peknou vanoeni kartku a delcovall za pezvani na ten yeeirek a 'unilu y u proe nemohli bYt pritomni.

Resoluce soustrasti byla etena za bratra Joe Kuceru.

Bratr Roman Parma, predseda rediteht pravil, he mame d y e svetla yenho, sviti celou noc. Bratr Frank Miller preeet1 jejich protokol ze schtize 7, prosince.

Za nemocensky vYbor sestra Engelke pravila, he James Moore je jeSte , nemocen, ale ze je zas Boma z nemocnice a e vSein dekuje za kartky.

Pro zabavni vYbor sestra, Engelke pravila, he jim zbyly penize, ktere melt pro vanneni yeeirek, tak je, odevzdala picedseclovi, Sestra Libbie Parma pravila, ze je velice spokojena, ze jim penize zbyly a dekovala za pekny "charm bracelet", ktery ji naladeZ dala na vanoce. Delcovala teZ v gem matkam, ktere u gily gaty pro male deti v "Nativity Scene", zase pripomnela aby sve kniZky dokoneili a odevzdali do 31. prosince. Tel pravila jak ji test co v g echno sebrali pro chude, jako grocerie, penize a hraeky pro male deft. Tel vyslovila diky bratru Edward Mazancovi za krasnY yanoeni stromek. MladeZ nemela tanec 18. prosince protole bylo poeasi moc Spatne, ale bude pozdeji, Narozeniny tento meSic slavi tyto eleni, sestry Dorothy Moore, La Nell Brein, Debra Caller, Frances Moore, Tana Kutni a bratri Chris Spence, Carroll Simeik, Michael W. Trefn.Y, Tommy Bessire a Steven Stanislav a minulY mesic zapomneli bratra Henry West.

Zazpivali jsme jim "happy birthday".

Eratri Otto Matu g, Bennie Engelke a Eugene Gerlich rozdall listky pro volbu tireduiku, sebrali a pak seitall.

Bratr Roman Parma, co prtivodei preeell jmena, elenit co byly ye schfizi kaMV niesic a jsou to bratr a sestra Otto Hanug , bratr a sestra Emil Hanug, bratr Bill Korenek a sestra Dorothy Gerlich. Pak Ceti jmena tech co byly aspon gestkrat ye schtizi a intiZou se u-

it chazet anebo byt zvoleni do itradu.

Z yolerii byli: Predseda -- Edward Mazanec, st.

Mistopredseda — Emil Hanug ijeetni — John Kutni Pokladnik — Frank Parma Sekretarka — Rose Parma Prirvodei — Bill Korenek h,editelka mild — Libbie Parma Pet elent co budou reditele jsou bratri Bill Korenek, Bennie Engelke, Roman Parma, Frank Miller a Bill Kapavik. aeslca dopisovatelka, — Rose Parma Anglicka dopisovatelka Anni Harms Dva hoSi budou mit na starosti vlajku a jsou to Mike Kutni a John C. Engelke.

Predseda Hanug neZ schtze skoneila nove firedniky nastolil.

Dverni cenu vyhral bratr John Simelk a Mike Katz. i'teditele se budou vZdy schazet prvni pondeli weer v mesici v 7:30, talc prvni schtize bude 7. ledna 1965.

Sclatze, skoneila ye 4 hodiny, Vgechno se hladce vyridilo, mladd mela svou schtizi hned po na gi a pak se jedla chutna yeeere.

Prigti schtze bude o pul treti odp. dne 17. ledna 1965.

Doufame, ze jste v gich.ni meli pane zdrave Vanoce a prejem v gem gt'astnY a polehnanY NovY Rok. Bratru Morrisovi dekuji za trpelivost s mYin dopisovanim.

SesterskY pozdrav vgem RtiZena Parma, dopis.

—SPJSTitad Jaro eislo 130 Dallas Mile sestry a bratri, Nage vYroeni schtlze v nedeli 6. prosince byla dosti zastoupena, neb jsme meli volby uredniku. Schnze zaeala, 3 hod. odpoledne, po slibu vernosti nagi vlajce, podal nam predseda zabavnibo vYboru, zdarny yysleclek nage veteranske zabavy 7. listopadu. Bratr David Podhradsky Ceti imena novYch rednikil klubu mladeZe. Uvadeli jsme 9 novYch elenti do fadu Jaro: Jack R. Bailey, Jo Ann Bailey, Sharon Frances Kovar, Jane Novak, David N. Perkins, Jessie Perkins Willie Eugene Perkins, Jill Anne Perkins a Stanna Lynne Perkins.

Plat na§im :nov3°7rn urednikum byl vgechnYm zvY genY a nasledujici firednici byli zvoleni na pri gti rok 1965: predseda Arnold Vrla, Mistopredseda Helen Oates, poklad, nik Edwin Koval', fieetnice Frances Jureik, viidce mladeZe Helen Oates, vYpomocna, mladeZe Helen Vrla a Bessie Valeik, tajemnika

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10 vSechny jive vYbory budeme volit v ledno y e ktera se dude odbYvat o jeden tYden pozdeji totit 10. ledna 1965.

NaSe sestra Boca Valeikova nam hodne onernoenela minuly 14den musell ji vzit do Baylor nemocnice, kde ji c•loktori leelli od zapal plic, jeji syn Jahn Valeik, ktery and klinik ve Decatur, Texas si ji tam vz,Ftl, a.by mel lepS1 dOhled na nemocnu maminku.

Ht.:the a Vesele Preji vsem Vain Sydlky, VaS dopisovatel Hugo S hefeak P. S.: Nezapomente, sestry a bratri, schtizi drullott, te budeme mitt nedeli v lednu 1965. o-Texas' Krouick esl4ch ',env I{rou Ani Best' a silny severak prosincovou schtizii a vanoeni ve.se,lici s tim spojenou. Pritomno bylo 38 elenek a 4 hosty: pi. Jelinkova. z esl., pi. Frank Proehazkova z Ft. Worth, pi, Bessie Tardyy (dcera ses. Kopeeke) z Dallas a p.. W. LeSikar z Plano. NavStevy nas velmi teS'ily a prijd'te zase! Slavnostni Taly L' jsou Vanonalada prevladala ce jen jednou za rok: Zruene race sestry Pavelkove velmi vkusne ozdobily ,prostrene stoly vanoeni ozdobou a seleni. I ubrousky byly svateeni s "poinsettia."' na okraji. Na mciairn stolku trUnil peknY s rftznobarevnYmi svelly okraSlenY stromek (kterY ierineslo sestra Zvolankeva) la pod nim nakupenYch peknych darka. Mezi tim sestry ,prinaely tolik debrYich jidel, ze bYlo, tam vSe, pro v‘Se nebylo misto na co si elovek pomyslil! Nose predsedkyne Zvolankova privitala vSechny tomne a pak za.eala schnze. V listopadove schtizi jsme se usnesly, to pojedeine po buss 19. listopadu do Taylor nava,ivit ty note sestry a y§eclany v Do move odpneinku a pri tom Jim odevzdame jako 'clarek $25.00. (Cot Online katdoroene). Na zpateeni ceste, te se pak stavime u sestry Kenalcovske, ktera nas 17:e.c n i ny pozvala k sobe na obeerstveni net i.iyjedeme z Taylor. Bobutel, z nenadani priSlo oS, kily e poeasi a tedy z testy solo a musime si to ;nechat at na pozdeji. Ovem, byly jsme zklamany a ty mile dude v Domove odpoeinku tet. Ale prate v tu data byl p,. Troubil v nemocnici a tu bysme byly take pi. Trm . hilavtc jen p ry delaly starosti S naSi Tak or 07a tim posilame vanoHil (tar Po§tou, prejeme vsenn v 'l'a y-lei' hodne zdravi a te3;ime se na shledanon Sestra Valeikova oznamuje, Ce je zde

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na navUeve tt svych deer v San Antonio dobre • mama,. spisovatelka, Vlasta, Javoricka, Jsnesly jsme se ji pc;,slat pozdra ynY listek. Sestra. Valeikoji pozvala k Warn do Dallas, ale nevime, zda dude mac prijet riebot' jeji das je prozatim vymerenY. Doufame, te bade moci se do Dallas podivat netli m bat' jeji roomy a Fatly 6italy a tesilo by

Iznivk-yme letos e.tionetitYmi dary na se jsme mohly pokraITO . v na Si Inamanni a doonarovat rilz-ne orbra. ; _ twirl vrele dee, z Berwyn, IlKenrlove. a pi. B. zascca d pilspeyky, Taa Ozimy posiala o cestovnihe fondu, ji matno pMjit do a:haze. tet obdrela prisp(nTky sesi,za j a main:Yen pro.pacienod yeteranske ty y e zdt,j Sestra Vondrdekova Wein patti listky noAemu kroutdarovala k upotrebeni a nay je j iste Potre'bujeme nob stale je nektera sestra nemocria. Po deni dobe priSly MeZi sestry Hawks, Pavelko ya a Holottzkoya s malou Marenkou. VSechny jsme rddy •videly. Po schnzi jsme .zasedly dobrenau obedp ,na kterem jsme si pocliutnaly. Po obede jsme mely pak rioCiai program. Sestra Flay dnikova prednesla .angliekon va, ktera se libila, a na to Hank. rliko N.T a tram preeetla vyz "13ableky" od Boteny Nemcoye --- `Stedry weer na sta,rem. belidle", kterY je vmdy zajimavY a veetie peknY. Sestra. Vondraekova ukoneila, program pt ee t enim bacne "starl Osadnici". VSechny to mac pane nam podaly a obdrtely 2;as1ou.knSi potlesk. Pak sestra Zvolankoya natal delala 1VIikula...Se a rozddvala darky, kterE,, jsme si mezi sebou yytadlovaty. Ta'alada byla yesela a tak jsme ukoii"ly posledni schtizi tomto roce. Postradaly jsme, ale ty sestry ktere drive vtdy byvaly o vdnccich s narni: D. Stran.skou, J. Malikoyou, H. Hoi5tkovou, Dildkovou, Filipco\I CU. ,:i'kfea.kovou a Konako y -skou,TedstrySbeka.Litv-Tul so ya skrze nemoc nemohly raezi nas.

Oem, aby byly zdravy a mobly ZRS mezi na..s brzy. Narozeniny v prosinci maji. r Pokladnikova„ Linkova, a,...a a Esefeakova. Pyly jen 2 prim tonic ale zazolvaly jsme jim Happy Birthday.. Mild sestry, 6. ledna node pa;.;J

Ve stredu due 30. prosince 1964 sestra. H. Notkova. dovrarje 80. vYroei s y Ych narozenin a jiate by ji poteSilo, vzponmely, kdybyste si na ni s lis obulaSte, kdyt je nyni Rest Home zde a nemilte mezi dochazet. Adresa je H. lioek, 3404 Bryan St., Dallas, Texas. Btide ji to ' ,z1.ti mile (aspen se talc domyMm, ona o torn nevi, 2'', e iota piSi). Take sea,..a. Valeikova na,m trochu ochuravela a Oda nekolik dni v nemocrilei. Nyrii je hostem u sync. dektora Valeika v DzeLltur pros svdtky. Dne 10. proiricc Les. Valeikova a ja jsrne byly pritomuy prek y apence, kterY ennisky kroutek uspo •adal mantel-am Pa yelkoyYm k jejich zlate svathe. Bylo to vellee 1)6:kilo a, dekujeme sestrana v Ennis, .2e nas pozvaly k tak yYznamneinit y Yroel. PreJerrie oslavenetan vSe dobre a hodne zdravi. LetoSni rok byl riAc emu kroutku priznivY a doufejme, Ze priSti rok bode zrovna tak dobrY. Jen abysme byly ykchily zdravy a mohly v dubnu 1965 pekne oslavit na.;: e 30. vYroei. Ta.k mile sestry naSe prcni n(thlize v noyam race dude 7. led ni piijd'te at' zapoeneme ten navy rot. Vrele dekuji p. redaktorti Mtarisovi za laskave uverejnovani nm'ch clopisil a preji jemu a jeho rodine hodne zdravi a vSechen fis pech v Lzraj icim roce.

Melte se vSichni dobre a katdemu to riejlep'Si preje Anetka Houdkova, dopis.

— qP3-ST 13 Osveta C. 38 na Kovar VaZena, reclakee, bratri sestry, Drvai si dovoluji y ysicviti VSem spolubratrim a sestram a etenditm Vestniku prani veselyeh vanoenich a nanoho Stesti a zdaru v Novern roce '1965. Nevime Zadny co n(a.n novy rok prinese. NekterYm byl ten stark rok pinY radosti a nekterYin zase velice ,smutnY. Tak to musi bYt protote tadnY si nen-rate porueit co na nas eeka a co nas eeka nas nemine: To se ale dues prehnal severak, voda zamrza. V byte je dobre pfi peci, horsy je, kdyt musi Clo y& yen z bardku a delat to pokludu. Dabre je, kdy2 nemusi ten. Lituji tech lidi na severu, co maji tolik snehu. se, to Po zime Dude zase teplo a dobre, Addova schitze se kenala v nedeli odp. o dvou hodiridch. Predseda Barina ji zandjil. Tajemnik Stepan preeet1 protokol a take dopis Obledne zaloteni klubu mladete butte-li motno. Predseda pripomenul, Ce ,mlada sleena si bere politeni a. PN,St1P -Mi ranemii •adu, teddy, ji vitame mezi nas. Je to decruSka sl. Maryan Hribek. Nemocen-

Ve streclu dne 30. prosince 1964 sky vYbor hlasil, ze br Eddie Vyvjala je y e Spitale v Temple. V pondeli 14. prosince v nemocnici v La Grange zemrela sl. Albina St'asny, dovezend do Marrs Funeral Home a pochovana v Utery z kostela Ssv. Petra a Pa yla na Barton's Creek pri Kovar. Zanechala jednoho bratra Frank 8 t'asnStho a tri sestry pani Julie Kubieek, pi. Theresa Vyvjala y e Smithville a Marie Boss v Taylor, mnoho prib::n.y.-th a prate!. Zemtela at' odpoeiva v ro l-mji a pozfistala rodino, prijne. is upLur.1)",' projev scustrasti.

Preji y am fSem dobre zdravi v novem rote.

Mary `'t ;pin ------Sr3STLos Angeles 27, California Va'enY pane redaktore, velmi se mi libi vedeni na:ieho Vestniku a organu SPJST. Ty krasne kulturni elanky mnoho zaria. eji do S.koly detstvi a obrazky elena a rnladeZe doufain, ze probouzi k elm-lost' a rozmachu naSeho spolku. Pteji Vam mnoho zdaru ve Vaki humanni praci a hojnost zdravi a trpelivosti. Vseho nejlepAiha v No, vem Roku 1965 Vam: ze srdce pteje Anna Herzan 2541 Aberdeen Ave. -SPJST-Birthday Club u iadu 88 v Houston Sestra D. Kadleeek zahajila schtizi 9. prosince, neb predsedkyne E. Kelly byla ,nachla.zena, a chybil ji bias. K vanoenim svatkam se hodne peklo tak se sestry einily. Pekly kolaCe i zaviny, (strudl). — Jest /lam Tito, Ce sestra Kahankova je nemocna, posila.me ii na§ pozdrav a kartu na uzdraveni. V pHroee se bude lunch prodavat za $1.25 pri card party. Pri Birthday Club lunch bude jab byl 50c za osobu.

Men jsme dobry lunch v prosinci, ,kahla sestra neco prinesla takle toho bylo hodne a dobre. Darby jsme nevymeriovaly, ale malt' stromeeek jsme Sestra E. Mikolash navrhla, by se dal vanoeni darek pani Caletkove, ktere /las vldy navAtevuje.

Koldee se pee.ou prvni sabo tu v lednu a card party bude prvni stredu, totiZ' 6. ledna. Birthday club schfize padne na 13. ledna. Na shledanau. St'astnY Nov Y Rok vSem sestram — prateliim a Tobe, bratre redaktore.

S pozdravem Anna :Svestkova, -SPJST-

Jaro Hilbert mel v PariM vstavu °brazil, ktera byla prijata kritikou velmi priznive.

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4. Byl jsem u Tondy, jentie si uti nic nepamatuji.

Lekce tiicata — Lesson 30 conjunction — Spojka Coordinating (sou •attlici) conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

Ex: Most je ollou14, nebot' leka je ;iroka.

Typical conjunctions connecting 2 main clauses are: a (and), ale (but), nebo (or), nebot' (for) • • There are several types of conjunctions 1. cumulative — which simply add one thou ght to another, such as: a and i — and, also both, and i and i jak and tak — as as ani — neither, nor 2. emphatic — the other part of a sentence or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as: and even ha i, ba dokonce nejen. . njitri — not only. . . but r then 3, Adversative — signifying contrast or opposition, such as: ale, alAak, vkih — (but, however) a piece — (and yet) ovkm... ale — (of course. .. but) nevertheless) jentie — (Still. kdetito — wherea, misto aby instead of .. . misto aby — instead of .. .

4. Alternative — statements mutually exclusive, such as: nein), anebo, ei —or 5. Illative — inferring or concluding, an rOditinnal statement motivating or explaining the first, such as: proto — therefore Tedy • tudia — then, that's why; consequently, therefore vtidyt' — indeed teliti — that is, namely Examples used in sentences: 1. Nezmirn ani jeho ani ii.

2. Bud' 'Any rozumne nebo MI6!!

3. "A piece se toei!" •ekl Galileo.

5. Je to site pravda, ale ne •ekl mu to.

6. Misto aby sel domu, sel do hospody.

7. Pies to, ze ji nemel rad, sel ji na,v4ivit.

8. Vim, aVAak se mne neptejte!

9. Je to gpatria vet, proto vas varuji.

10. Piijd'te vsiehni, nebot' budou duletiite volby.

11. Musim se nett, viclyt' main zitra. zkou§ky.

12. Vidyt' je to Karel!

13. Neeti to, viclyt' tomu nerozumg!

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Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as: 1. Subjective — Je dobie, ZE pracuje pravidelne.

Je docela sprivne, ABYCHOM ji 2. objective — Bratr mi pise, ZE p jetle do Texasu.

On mi pi;e, ABYCH p •ijel domft.

Sestra psala, ZDALI piijedu k nim.

Nevin, Nei jet me Pojedu.

Nevedela, KDY pojede Ptala Sc mile, PROC bych tarn 3. attributive — Dostali jsme iikol — jalck. —, ABYCHOM se nautili za jeden rok eesky.

Vedorni — jake? —, tie pracujeme pro dobro eele Jednoty.

4. adverbial — Az to Imam pieetu, vnitim yam ji. (of time) Poeltim na nein), ati p•ijde, Here ati means until).

Jakmile me uvidel, sel ke ne.

Byl jsem tak unaven, tie jsem usnul, sotvatie jsem si sedl.

Neptijdu, pokud je tam on.

Pojd', chive nez piijde tatik.

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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOUNDED 189'7

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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.

YES —HERALD—

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

We extend to the entire 'membership of the SPJST and their friends everywhere, our Best Wishes for a Happy, Successful, and Peaceful NEW Y AR 1965!

May you have Happiness, lealth, and Good Fortune. May your days be enriched with a Bounty of Blessings. May Peace and Good Wi; Reign Among Us. SUP

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LODGE SPJST

EDWARD L. MAREK, President

JOHN A. KUBENA, Director

JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President

HENRY E. VITEK, Director

R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary

ROBERT CERVENKA, Director

JOS. KOLII1A, JR., Treasurer

ROBERT E. BROZ, Director

BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary

JOSEPH M. SKRABANEK, Director

AUGUST KACIR, Legal Adviser

EDWARD P. SRALLA, Director

DR. MARVIN LESIKAR, Med. Director

CHARLES IIOLASEK, Director

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1965 LOOKS GOOD

able goods as automobiles are not expected to match those of 1964. Even though the auto industry may not contribute to expanding the economy over 1964, it is likely to have a prosperous year."

A downward trend in housing starts could have a dampening effect on purchases of such durables as house furnishings and equipment. Little or no additional economic stimulus is thus foreseen from this source.

An increase of more than $5 billion in state and local ,government purchases is in view for the coming year.

-This increase would be H a foster rate than in 1961 and would definitely spur the economy, he adds.

Federal purchases of goods and services, however, are anticipated to show little variation, due mainly to the holding down of defense expenditures. Nevertheless, some drastic economic shift could bring about a change in government policy in this area, points out th eeconamist.

Helping to determine the country's pace for economic expansion are investment expenditures for new plants and equipment. This year's investments will probably run about 13 per cent above 1963, and one of the largest annual increases in post-war years, predicts the economist.

"Soch investments in 1965, however, are expected to fall short of a similar substantial increase," McHaney adds. "This source, therefore, is not likely to add to the gross national product."

Consumer and state and local government spending should help our country have another year of high economic activity.

"Such spending is expected to provide the major economic stimulus in 1905, with consumer purchases centering primarily on nondurable goods and services," reports John G. McHaney, Extension economist, Texas A..&1Vf. University. "The outlook, however, is not as clear as the '64 picture appeared at this time last year."

Prospects point to further increases in total output, employment and consumer incomes. The civilan labor force is expected to be somewhat larger than in the past several years, and the advance in total economic activity may not be large enough to absorb this increase. As a result, the rate of unemployment will remain high, he says.

"Consumer purchases of nondurable goods and services will increase," McHaney says, "while sales of such dur-

CARE FOR YOUR. HEALTH IN '65 Are you in need off a New Year's resolution?

Most of us have plenty of resolutions for the making, but any resolution regarding your health is a resolution well made.

Plan ahead this year. Maintaining good health requires a little time and forethought, but it's much cheaper and simpler than trying to get well again.

Resolve to lead a balanced life with plenty rest and exercise. Weight lifting or running the mile daily may not be your dish, but almost anyone can take a leisurely walk each day. Simply walking from the supper table to the bed is scarcely enough exercise for any well person.

Resolve to eat a balanced diet. Nutritionists recommend regular mealtimes with some of the basic four each day. Specifically, this includes a meat or meat substitute, bread or cer-

WE WISH THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPJST, AND ALL THE READERS OF THE VESTNIK, THE VERY BEST OF EVERYTHING IN THE NEW YEAR — 1965!

THE EDITOR, PUBLISHERS, an,d VESTNIK PERSONNEL

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Be sure and read the feature articles on Brothers Cervenka and Skrabanek in the Czech Section, in both Czech and English. — Editor.

eal, milk or dairy product, and fruit and vegetables — especially one rich in vitamin C. Foods come in many colors, textures and flavors, and can be easy on the eyes and tempting to the palate, as well as fuel for our body.

Resolve to see your doctor and your dentist for yearly check-ups, unless you need them more often. They can detect many danger signs, and in many cases prevent serious problems. Many types of cancer, for example, can often be cured if detected early.

Resolve to see that you and your family are protected against today's preventable diseases -- smallpox, lockjaw, whooping cough, polio, measles, etc. Keep your immunizations up to date.

Resolve to use your head where your health is concerned. Nothing cures everything. Beware the peddler who tells you it does, or who comes bearing fancy gadgets, radiation cones or SCper juicing machines. D you're not sure, check with your local medical society or a. local health authority.

Resolve to practice good personal hygiene every day of the year. Brush your teeth after meals; take a daily bath; wash your hands before eating or preparing food. A clean body and sanitary surroundings foster healthy living.

Resolve to take care of your health during 1965. lap

DRIVE CAREFULLY DURING NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS The Texas Safety Association issued an appeal to motorists and pedestrians to use extreme caution on streets and highways during the remainder of the holidays.

"Plans for the new year can be rudely shattered for your or your family if any member becomes a holiday casualty," Quincy V. Tuma of Houston TSA President, said.

He reminded pedestrians that one out of four traffic accidents during, this holiday season involve pedestrians.

And, almost 40 per cent of the fatalities occur between 6 p.m. and midnight on Christmas and New Year Eves.

Last year in Texas, 41 pedestrians were killed and 351 injured in traffic during the month of December. There were 13 motor vehicle fatalities on Christmas Day and 13 on New Year's Day. Tuma urged: "Put your best foot forward and use extreme caution when driving. Stay alert and alive in '65!"

Wednesday, .December 30, 1964

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LETTERS

PAUL SABLATURA A NOTE OF THANKS P.O. Box 8 Louise, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: In a few days the New Year 1965 will be here, and at that time my fouryear term as chairman of the Publications Committee will expire. Through the Vestnik, I wish to express my mineere appreciation to the Editor of the Vestnik, Brother Morris, and to all the Sisters and Brothers of our fraternal order for their patience and their wonderful cooperation with the Publication Committee.

In doing my work, or in censoring letters and correspondence, I want to assure each and everyone of you that my intentions were always for the good of the Order, and never personal.

It is my belief that we have a goad organ, "The Vestnik," and a very cooperative editor. It was a real pleasure serving on this committee. I am grateful to all.

To the other two members of the Publications Committee, as well as to Brother Schefeak, the new member, I extend my best wishes for a successful term during the next four years.

To all my friends at the SPJST ReSt Home in Taylor, I wish Health and Happiness.

To our Order, to all Brothers and Sisters, and especially to all the officers and delegates who attended the XI.X Convention in Waco, a Very Happy and Prosperous Year in 1965!

Fraternally yours, Paul Fi'ablatura - - SPJST- Domino Champion Texas has a state champion domino player. He is named each January at the State Championship Domino Tournament in Hallettsville, Lavaca County.

;nrother opening Mrs. Lea der,

flupreine resi.-e –clward L. :Murek, ' be welNil reS130114. come extended him anti the other officers of the Supreme Lodge.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT LODGE NO, 47, SEATON Dear Friends: Lodge 47 held its Christmas party and program on December 20th. We had beautiful weather, a large receptive crowd, good food, and the children really put on a good show. I couldn't ask for a better bunch of kids to work with! You were all wonderful and I'm proud of all of you. The parents are to be commended for bringing the children and for all their cooperation. Thank you all very much! especially do I thank these brothers and sisters for helping with the program: Brothers Frank Hejl, Frankie Klinkovsky, Johnnie Kohut and Bro. Morris, who added "zip" to the program; Sisters Clara Heil, Vlasta Hruska, Dorothy Pechal, and Lillie Mikula.s' help to keep the youngesters lined up; Sister Debra Adanicik for her piano accompaniment and the lodge officers for cooperating. It is a pleasure to work with you all.

We were glad to see the Supreme lodge officers and their families, also Editor Morris and family. Come see • us again.

My appreciation goes to all you kind people who came to say how much you enjoyed the program. All I did was give the children their parts; the kiddoes did the rest. We had a!few children who came up to participate in the propram all en their own! I appreciate this especially since I had no idea who they were and that they wanted to be on the program. As I said before, all are welcome at Seaton Star Hall.

Brother Morris, following is the proere in we had that night. I am sorry I didn't give it to you then.

A Happy New o Year to you all!

Fraternally, Mrs. Vlasta Divis, Youth Leader Clf!RISTMAS PROGRAM AT LODGE 47 1. Welcome — Frank Klinkovsky, Jr. Darryl 2. Speech, "Seeing Santa" Divis 3. Song — Walter John Jakubec 4. Skit, "Who's Ole' Santa?" — Donna. Kohutek, Anna Marie Jakubec, Brian Grygar, Mark Grygar, Jimmy Snanhel, Walter John Jakubec, and Karen Kohutek.

5. Song, "We Three Kings " Frank Klinkovsky,:Jr. 6. Violin solo — Ralph Kohutek 7. Speech, "I Love Santa" -- Kimberly Mikulas

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8. Speech, "Too Small" -- Joyce Pechal 9. Organ solo -- Brian Vanicek 10. Skit, "Christmas Pies" — Edwin Joe Pechal, Gayion Matoush, Donny Pechal, and Fran!cie 1,:lovosad, Jr. 11. Clarinet solo — Betty Olejnik, accompanied by Debra Pidamek on the piano.

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"A Present for Daddy" Mit eska — Dok --- \ T iasta Divis and daughter, Rose Ann Musical group — Kenneth Kohack (sax), David chiller (trumpet), and Brian Vanicek (organ).

15. "Who Was it?" — Becky Vanicek, Cheryl Divi5„Teanett4 Hruska, Cynthia Metoush, Anna Rose Divis.

16. Violin solo Don Hejny 17. Christmas songs -- Kenneth Kohutch and David Schiller 18. Skit, "I Pull-em, The Painless Dentist" — Kenneth Kohutek (dentist), David Schiller (papa), Betty Olejnik ((Mamma), Ricky Novosad (patient).

19. Or gan solo — Becky Vanicek 20. Song, by the Embrock Sisters from Lodge 87, Temple.

21. Recitation — Nicholas Morris.

(Followed by songs by different groups whose names I couldn't get because of the vast confusion that followed Santa Claus' entrance. Thank you all for coming up and singing!).

stmas au .gs were sung by, back row, L to R: „A. ubec, Mark C-ygar. Back row: Jimmy Spanhel, Brian Gryear, Do: na Kohntek, and Anna Marie Jakubec.

LODGE NO. 66 CHRISTMAS PARTY Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Lodge 66 Christmas Party was held on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

The grace before the meal was said

by Beverly Gaidusek. A delicious buffet supper was served. Everyone was seated at tables decorated with cedar branches, berries, and candles.

Brother Edward March gave an interesting talk.

Door prizes were won by Mary Sue Moore and Brothers Alvin Nesuda and H. H. Vahrenkamp. A presentation of gifts followed.

Frances Miller gave an introduction to the program.

The youth taking part in the Nativity Scene' were: Mary — Kay Gerlich Joseph — Johnnie Gaidusek Three Wise Men — John Engelke, Michael Kutni, and Eddie Mazanec Shepherds — Janice and Joyce Briggs, Michael and Thomas Gaiter Cherubs — Melanie Harms, Debbie Gaiter, Margaret Gaidusek, Patricia Stanislav, Julie Slovak, and Tana Kutni Carolers — Cynthia and Kathy Moore, Norma Hensel, Kathy Mazanec, Donna Gerlich, and Barbara Gaidusek.

V'L;STA.IIK

Wednesday, December 30 1904 nesses and your generosity extended to us during the last year, and especially for the expression of gratitude and confidence demonstrated at the annual Lodge 66 Christmas Party.

I am looking forward to an even better year with the Choral Group during 1965. A Good and Prosperous New Year 1965 to all of you and the entire membership. of Lodge 66.

Fraternally, Nick Morris

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Who said you never make the same mistake twice? In our special convention issue, and in last week's Christmas issue, we again omrnitted the names of three of the members of the Lodge 66 Choral Group. In the middle row, right after .Marie Gaidusek, the three are: Rosemary Banik, Dorothy Moore, and Polly Gaidusek, Sorry, ladies.

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Brian Vanicek (organ), David Schiller (tr), and Kenneth Kohutek (sax), rendered a couple of very nice Christmas selections.

Lodge 47, Seaton. Youth Leader Vlasta Divis and her daughter, Rose Ann, render a couple of selections during the Christmas program.

One of the performers on the Christy: as program was Don Hejny, who played a violin selection. Don is the son of Supreme Lodge Vice President and Mrs. Joe B. Hejny.

The carolers sang "Away in a Man-. ger," and "Joy to the World." Kathy Moore sang "0 Holy Nlght." Barbara.

Stanislav and Rose Marie Banik sang a duet "I Heard the Bells of Christ-, mas." Nick Morris and Barbara Stanislav sang "0 Holy Night." The Carolers ,sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

The Choral Club, under the direction of Brother Nick Morris, sang "0 Come, All Ye Faithful," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "The First Noel," "Posvatna Noe," "Silent Night" and "Jingle Bells"; some of the songs were sung in Czech and English.

Santa ClauS stopped by for a brief visit with the children. Each child was given a bag of "goodies."

Gaines were played for the rest of the night, with many beautiful prizes given.

We were very pleased with the attendance at our party. We received a nice collection of toys for our donation to the "Toys For Tots."

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

Yours fraternally, Dorothy Gerlich •-SPJST-

LODGE 66 CHORAL GROUP Mrs. Morris and I want to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to all of you for your kindTO

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LODGE NO„ '54, WEST Dear Sisters and Brothers, We held our Christmas Party on Sunday, December 20th at 6 p.m. The attendance was very good.

Our Youth Leaders, Sisters Estelle Marek and Adele Nemec, prepared a nice program presented by the Youth.

Club members. Mrs. B. F. Sulak had a group of children from St. Mary's School to dance a few numbers.

After the program dear. ole' Santa Claus arrived from the North Pole. He was introduced by our President, Brother Robert Cervenka. Then Brother Raymond Volcik explained to the children that Santa was delayed at Waxahachie and wouldn't arrive on time. He had too many bags of fruit and candy to carry. He gave each child a bag and they really enjoyed it. We thank him for caning to our lodge hall.

The Nemec Musical Band played several selections while Sister Christine Mates and Helen Cepak and Brothers Henry Matus and Edward Cepak gave out Christmas presents that the adults and children 'brought to be exchanged.

Then supper was served. The lodge furnished the hot dogs and coffee.

The sisters of the lodge brought pasti'les. Those ladies helping in the 'kitchen were Sisters Ruth Kocurek, Elenora Volcik, Adele Nemec, Estelle Marek, Mary Marek, Mollie Barton, and Mrs. Bessie Popp.

Our next meeting will be on January 3rd, so all of you members come and enjoy a visit with your friends in our newly rebuilt hall.

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If you want to rent the hall contact either Raymond. Barton, Raymond Volcik or Ernest Zahirniak.

I have been elected as your new English reporter. I hope to be as good as Sister Bennie Soukup.

Fraternally, Mrs. Elenora Volcik, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE 88, HOUSTON Dear Friends, Happy New Year Brother Editor, Supreme Lodge officers, and all you SPJST members and friends all over Texas! And special wishes also to Mrs. Adolph Dujka of Wallis, who, I just found out, reads my letters in the Vestnik; Emilie and I became acquainted when we took Czech and belonged to the Czech Club at the University of Texas "some" years ago!

Everyone is talking about the Lodge 83 New Year's Eve Dance, and Chairman Harley Cox has been kept busy making reservations! If you haven't made your reservation, come anyway, for we will see to it that you have a table. Wm,. Hilsher and his Rhythm Kings are going to 'furnish the good music, so come out and join your friends in ushering in the New Year As District Youth Leader, I welcome Mrs. Wanda Elzner, the new Lodge 88 Youth Leader, to our group of hardworking Youth Leaders in our district I wish her much success, and with the cooperation of the members, I am sure she will accomplish much for the Youth of our lodge.

On Sunday, January 3rd, Lodge 88 has a dance, with the famous Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra (tormerly the Lee Ilse Orchestra) furnishing the good music! Dancing will be from 8 to 12; so come out for four hours of fun!

Try not to miss the big New Year's Eve Dance! When the clock strikes 12, a thousand balloons will start tumbling down, noise makers will blow, and everyone will be wishing everyone else a happy New Year! You just can't miss this gala occasion! Dancing will be from 8 'til ?

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Vestnik Readers, I want to wish a Happy New Year to all the readers of this fine Vestnik, and also to the editor, his family, and all the people who help make this such an interesting paper.

I want to remind all the people here in the Houston area of the coming en-

tertainment through the month of January. Our first dance of the New Year will be Sunday night, Jan. 3rd; dancing from 8 to 12. Music will be furnished by the ifamous Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra of Fayetteville.

This will be our first try at a. Sunday night dance and we hope to have as many of you dance-loving people to came out so that we can have more Sunday dances. Lee Roy has a. great number of fans who have requested we have him play here on a Sunday night.

On Saturday night, Jan. 9, we are having a dance with music by the Ray Krenek Orchestra of Wallis. Ray will be back after a long absence, and we are looking forward to his appearance here. Ray and his orchestra play a variety of music.

Saturday night, Jan. 16, the Ray Jurecka Orchestra of Weimar will be back to play for a dance.

Saturday night, Jan. 23, the Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg will be playing their version of Dixie, modern and old-time favorites.

Saturday night, Jana 30 — The faMous Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra will be back. Make plans now to attend these dances.

Watch the Vestnik for details on our grand opening and the various activities in the near future.

We wish to remind all you members and friends that throughout the month of January all our dances will be at the present location, 1140 Robbie qt.

We are very anxious to get into our new building. If you can bear with us it will not be very long.

Fraternally, Evelyn Vornsand —SPJSTLODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD On December 20th at 7:30 p.m. the East Bernard youth presented a very good program. The children all did well, and I must say, I am very proud of them, and enjoy working with them.

At the end of the program Santa Claus came with gifts and packages for all.

Everyone had a good time.

Before I write about the program at East Bernard I want to congratulate Mrs. Grones, and her Youth Club for having such a nice program at Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville on Dec. 12th. I enjoyed it very much and am hoping to see more of your programs.

On Dec. 22nd the Hillje Youth Club presented a very good program. It was enjoyed by a large crowd. Mrs. Jo; Ann Schwartzkopf, the Youth Leader, always has nice programs. I enjoyed it

17 very much; the children all did a fine job. Congratulations to you and your Youth Club for a job well done.

Getting back to the East Bernard program, it was as !follows: 1. Welcome — Stanley Bartos2. Poem, "Star of Bethlehem" — Jeanette Pilcik 3. Solo, "First Noel" — Margaret Kelner 4. Skit, "Merry Christmas" — Dawn Engelhardt, Ray Englehardt, Diann Kelner, Dale Janik, Margaret Kelner, Sharon Engelhardt, Dwayne Englehardt, Gary Janik, Jeffery, Janik, Larry Ovesny, Helen Ovesny, Mark Horelica, Thomas Janik and Birdie Brdecka.

5. Poem, "The Sweet Story" — Jeanette Bartos 6. Solo, "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" — Diann Kelner .7 Pantomime, "Silent Night," Jeanette Pilcik, Kathy Engelhardt, Sharon En,gelhardt 8. Poem, "If I Was Santa Claus," — Donnie Kelner 9. Skit, "Almost Got Caught" — Michael Janik, Dennis Kovar 10. Duet, "Here Comes Santa Claus," Margaret and Diann Kelner 11. Guitar Solo, "Lomesone Road" — Dwayne Engelhardt 12. Skit, "Christmas Flowers" — Jeanette Bartos, Sharon Engelhardt, Patsy Pilcik, Helen Ovesny, Kathy Engelhardt, Diann Kelner, Margaret Kelner, Jeanette Pilcik.

13. Trio, "There's a Song in the Air," and "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer" — Dwayne, Sharon, Dawn Engelhardt.

14. Group singing — "Here We Go Around Our Christmas Tree," "Jingle Bells, " "Joy to the World," "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."

15.. Poem, "We've Done Our Best," — Birdie Brdecka.

Here's hoping that you had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka.

District 6 Youth Director DONATIONS/ACTS OF PUBLIC CHARITY Circle of Czech Women, Dallas Birthday Club Sisters, Houston Lodge No. 66, Waco Lodge No. 51, Ellinger Lodge No. 47, Seaton Lodge No. 165, Moulton Lodge No. 14, Veseli Lodge No. 35, Elk (Is your lodge listed?)

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SCHEDULE OF SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS

cause i.udy's not here with us this year. I didn't know I would miss him so much when he left, but I really do.

We have company tonight from

Th 0 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.

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

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The spring meeting of District V will be held on March 28, 1965. Time and place will be announced later.

SPJST District VI will hold its spring meet-

ing at Lodge No. 153, in La Salle. Date has been set for the first Sunday in March, March 7th, 1965.

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District Seren will hold its spring meeting on April 25th, 1965. Robstown Loge No. 117 will be.host to the meeting in the CoMmunity Hall.

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h Section LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Wheelock, Texas Dear Readers, I'm just ';siitting, here under the Christmas tree waiting for Santa Claus to come. We have company so I am in my room just wondering what Ludy is doing; I wish I was with him. He is ill. He said it's really snowing there.

He said he hasn't seen the ground for two months. I hope we have a white Christmas this year.

I am sending my picture to the Vestnig. If you all want to see a monkey, here's one! This is one of my school pictures. We got out of school Friday.

We don't have to go back until the 4th of January.

I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A Friend, Gary Manthei (Your picture will appear with your next letter. — Editor).

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Wheelock, Texas Dear Readers, Well, tomorrow is Christmas again.

It don't seem like Christmas to me.

We got three packages from Ludy today for Christmas, and I was proud of them. We can't open them until Christmas. I don't feel like opening mine be-

Pasadena. We were glad to see them.

We hadn't seen them since last Christmas. I hope everyone has a nice Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

We are going to church on Christmas eve night.

God bless everybody. I love everyone.

Love, Kathy Menthol P.S. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Editor and his family.

- -SPJSTLODCE 54, WEST Dear Members and Friends, Weil, I am writing to the Vestnik to tell everyone to have a wonderful and plea.,sing Nev,/ Year. I hope everyone had a real nice Christmas.

I have not written to the Vestnik in a log time for I have been very busy.

We have all sorts of activities now since school has started.

We had a. nice Christmas program on December 20, 1964 at 6:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. We also had a very nice turnout.

Our program was as follows: 1. Santa Welcome — Janice Hanzlicek Ernie Zahir2. "Christmas Visit" niak 3. "Checkers and Checketts" Dancers from St. Mary's 4. Merry Christmas" — Harry Kral 5. "Candle" — Debbie Hanzlicek 6. "Christmas Time" — Carolyn Cepak 7. Arrival" — Linda Kral

Wednesday, December 30, 1964 8. "Christmas Tree" ----- Pat Zahirniak 9. "Christmas Is Coming - Paula Zabirniak 10. "Midnight Miracle' — Darlene Nemec 11. "Christmas Prayer" Kathy .rek 12. "Holy Night" — Shirle y Zahirniak 13. Christmas Carols — Patricia and Bernadette Kocurek, !,.'hirley and Darlene Nemec, Kathy and March 14. Nativity Scene partra:ve.el

by Jeanette Kocurek; Jn e eph by Marvin. Kocurek; 3 kings Icy Zahirniak, Ernie Zahirniak, anti Harry Kral: angel, Debbie. HanzlicLII: narrator was Rose Marek; singers, Ee e nadette, and Patricia Kocurek, Shirley and Darlene Nemec, and Rose Marie Marek.

Alter the program we passed out the gifts; then the Nemec Musical Playmates played for a couple of hours. Everyone had a nice time.

Well, I will close for now.

God Bless All. President, Rose Marie March --SPJST LODGE: 54, WEST Dear Members and Friends: We had a Christmas nro?Tam and also a party. Sonic children recited poems; others sang ci .;)1s. Everyone sang "Silent Night.' Then Santa Claus came and gave fruit. After that, Santa passed out the gifts.

'Been everyone ate supper. During supper the Nemec M'asisal Playmates played. Thos.? included Jimmy Nemec, Rose March, Shirley Nemec, Robert Kocurek, and Darlene Nemec, Happy New Year and God Bless All. Your Friend, Kathy Marek -----SPJST-

FLEDGE 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, with Liberty and Justice for all.

sday, December 30, 1961

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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Benview No. 153, at La. Salle, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. LOTTIE ELLES, who passed away alter a brief illness on March 10, 1964, in John Sealy Hospital at Galveston, Texas, at the age of 46.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at Edna, Texas, on March 12, 1964, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Jim Carter officiating.

Burial was in the Edna Cemetery.

Sister Elles is survived by her husband, Rudy 'Files, of La Salle, and two daughters, Mrs. Jerome Sater of Edna, and Miss Elaine Joyce Elles of La Salle; and two grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

E. P. Sralla Walter Krenek Adolf Elles —Resolution Committee -sPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Benview No. 153, La Salle, Texas, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, PAT BASAK, who passed away Sept. 25, 1964 in Mauritz Memorial Hospital in Ganado, Texas, at the age of 71.

Funeral services were held in the Brethren Church in Rosenberg, with Rev. John Bravenec officiating, with burial in the WOW Cemetery in Rosenberg.

Brother Bosak is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Bosak, and a daughter, Mrs. Alta Lee Gerik of Kingsville; and three grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Walter Krenek Adolf Elles —Resolution Committee

For Te Housewife TRIM CALORIES IN HOMEMADE RELISHES If you are conscientious about calorie counts of your favorite condiments. That special "added touch" to a meal . . a tangy relish, a piquant chutney, a savory sauce . . . often adds a forbiddingly high number of extra unwanted calories.

Many relishes and sauces contain a, surprisingly large amount of sugar, which accounts for their high calorie tab. In homemade condiments, it's often possible to trim calories to but a fraction of the usual count, simply by substituting the calorie-free sweetener, Sucaryl, for sugar.

Discover how easy it is to turn out special calorie-streamlined relishes and sauces that will be the delight of dieters and non-dieters alike.

PEPPER RELISH (Low-Calbrie) 6 sweet red peppers 3 cups cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Sucaryl solution 1 tablespoon salt 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon hixed pickling spice Dash of allspice Sterilize 2 pint jars; leave in hot water until ready to use. Warh and drain peppers. Remove seeds and ribs and cut into strips. In a medium saucepan, combine remaining in gredients; bring to a boil. Add peppers; cover and cook five to ten minutes, or until peppers are tender but still crisp. Pack into hot jars; cover with liquid; seal at once. Let cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Makes 2 pints or 16 1/4-cup servings.

Each serving contains 11 calories. If made with sugar each serving would contain 60 calories.

• • CORN CHOWDER RELISH (Low-Calorie) 3/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon tumeric

19 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon Sucaryl solution 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity) 2 cups sweet corn, cut from the cob 1 cup chopped cabbage 1 green pepper, finely chopped In saucean, combine spices, flour, Sucaryl and salt. Blend in vinegar to make a smooth paste. Add vegetables.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Pack into hot, sterilized jars and seal at once. Makes 4 1/9-pint jars or 16 1/4 cup servings. Each serving contains 24 calories. it made with sugar each serving would contain 49 calories.

• • CHILI SAUCE (Low-Calorie) 4 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 green peppers, chopped 2 sweet red pepers, chopped 11/2 cups chopped celery 1 1/2 cups chopped cairn 3 tablespoons Sucaryi solution 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon salt 11/2 cups cider vinegar 1 stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed 1 1/2 teaspoon celery seed Pour boiling water over tomatoes; peel and chop. In large heavy kettle, combine chopped tomatoes, chopped green and red peppers, celery, onion, Sucaryl, hot sauce, salt and vinegar.

Tie spices in cheesecloth bag and add to tomato mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until of desired consistency (about five hours',. Pour into clean, hot half-pint jars; seal at once. Cool to room temperature.

Fills six hair-pint jars. Each tablespoon contains six calories. If made with sugar, each tablespoon would contain 18 calories.

-SPJSTLIQUIDS FROM CANNED VEGETABLES CONTAIN MINERALS AND VITAMINS Pouring the liquid off of canned vegetables is somewhat like removing the desibable additives from your automobile's gas tank. For both, points our Mrs. Gwen Clyatt, Extension consumer marketing specialist-, contain elements needed by the human machine and the automobile engine for proper functioning.

In the case of the liquids from canned vegetables, about a third of the minerals and vitamins in the can are lost. In order to get the full nutri-

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tive and money value from canned products, Mrs. Clyatt emphasizes the importance of using the liquid.

She suggests adding it to gravy, soup or using it in a cream-sauce or stew.

Here is why. After vegetables are canned, their water-soluble nutrients distribute themselves evenly throughout the solids and liquids. The drained solids, which usually make up about two-thirds of the can's total contents, contain about two-thirds of the soluble nutrients. The other third is in the liquid.

Keep In mind, she says, that canned; vegetables have already been cooked."

To serve them with the most flavor and food value, drain off the liquid and boil down to one-third of its original volume, then heat the vegetable in this concentrated liquid. Minerals and vitamins are saved and you get full benefits expected Ifrom your purchase, says Mrs. Clyatt.

SP,TSTPUMPKIN MITEFTNS ANE LOAF BREAD From just one bowl of batter you car, make both spicy Pumpkin Muffins and •uicy Pumpkin Loaf Bread, one to serve warm, the other to cool and slice later.

This recipe combines the flavor of pumpkin and spices for a tantalizing baking aroma that seems synonymous with Ifoll.

Chopped nuts contribute their goodness and evaporated milk adds richness.

One recipe makes 12 muffins, best served hot with butter, and a loaf bread to cool for later serving when it will slice easier.

The easy muffin method is used in preparing the batter. Add liquid ingredients and stir just until the flour is moistened because over-mixing causes tough muffins, Spicy Pumpkin Muffins and Loaf Bread 4 cups sifted enriched flour 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 cup chopped nuts 2 eggs beaten 1 can (1-pound) pumpkin 1 tall can evaporated milk 6 tablespoons melted shortening or oil.

Grease 12 medium muffin cups and one 4?/2 by 81/2-in ch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Into large mixing

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bowl sift ;flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

Stir in nuts. Blend eggs, pumpkin, evaporated milk and shortening or oil. Add liquid all at once to flour mixture, stirring only until flour is moistened. Fill muffin cups 2,i4 full. Turn remaining batter into loaf pan„ Bake nur;:fnis 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and loaf bread in same oven 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve muffins warm.

Cool bread before slicing.

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Wednesday, December 30, 1064 the solution over the leaves. For each 50 sq u- re feet, spread about one pint of fertilizer over each six-inch layer.

Alternate layers should be added until the pile reaches the desired height, suggests Welch. The top layer should be left somewhat saucer-shaped to aid in holding water on the leaves.

Decomposition will be enhanced if the leaves are turned and mixed occasionally and if water is added during dry periods. In areas where soils are acid, the chemist recommends adding a cup of lime to the fertilizer before spreading it on the leaves.

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POINTERS FOR PLANTING CONTAINER-GROWN ROSES

By A. F. DeWerth Professor of Floriculture, A.&M. U.

FALLEN LEAVES CAN HELP NEXT YEAR'S GARDEN

Jack Frost and freezing weather and the leaves come tumbling down. Naturally, they clutter yards and gardens but can be a boost to next year's flower or vegetable garden if handled properly.

Put them in a compost pile, says Dr. Charles D. Welch, soil chemist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Although it may be easier to burn them, the extra time required to put the leaves in a compost pile will return big dividends.

The compost can be used next year to increase organic matter in the soil or far mulching flowers, shrubs or vegetables. Organic matter increases the soil's ability to hold water and plant nutrients and makes the soil easier to work, explains Welch.

Mulches are valuable for controlling soil temperature and conserving moisture.

Making a compost pile is a. simple operation. Scrag lumber or a few feet of net wire and four posts will take care of the enclosure, the chemist points out. Starting with a six-inch layer of leaves—for a four-foot square enclosure — dissolve about threefourths cup of commercial fertilizer such as 12-12-12 in water and sprinkle

Container-grown rose plants can be planted any time of the year, but many are set out :during the winter and early spring months. to insure proper growth response, several things should be considered.

Cut the container down to the bottom on both sides if the nurseryman has not already done so.. Then dig a hole about six inches larger than the diameter and equal to the depth of the container. Remove the plant from the slit container and place it in the hole so that the bud union is about even with the soil surface.

Hybrid tea roses should be planted 24 to 30 inches apart, and floribundas should be set 18 to 24 inches apart.

Newly planted roses, whether bareroot or from containers, should be watered often enough to keep the soil moist.

In areas where plants are exposed to prevailing winds or in other windy locations, it may be desirable to stake them temporarily until new root systems develop to anchor the bushes securely in the soil.

Using a two-to-three-inch mulch over rose beds is highly recommended.

Such a mulch will reduce the fre quency of watering, keep the soil cooler to reduce both winter injury and summer drying and tend to keep down weed growth during the growing season. In applying mulches, keep the material about four inches from the bud union.

Good healthy roses, planted properly, will thrive with minimum care. The most important consideration is to keep them from drying out during the growing season.

One precautionary measure contrary to many old-time recommendations and the beliefs of many gardeners is

Wednesday, December 30, 1961 this: Never put fertilizer on roses at the time of planting. This means no fertilizer of any type should be placed below or around the roots or on top of the soll • Surfocee Any excess of fertilizer around a newly planted rose bush may do More to prevent or retard root growth than to promote it.

A good rule is to withhold fertilizer until new seeder roots are well-established and plants can assimilate nutrients without ruining themselves.

Close observation will show when plants begin to grow well. If more than three or four roses are planted, do not become concerned if several do not break out and grow as rapidly as some of the others.

Newly planted roses often begin growth at different rates. Give all plants sufficient time and water them at frequent intervals to keep the soil uniformily moist but not wet. Once all are established, those that were slow in starting will soon catch up.

After the plants have become established, keep them well-watered or mulch them to a depth of two to three inches to prevent drying out. Follow a regular fertilizing and spraying program to keep them healthy and productive.

The simplest and best schedule to follow is to feed the plants about every 30 days with a complete, commercially prepared ifertilizer, using it at the rate recommended by the manufacturer.

When applying fertilizer to roses, follow these simple rules: 1. Wet down the soil the day before fertilizing to avoid burning the roots.

2. ,Sbotter the fertilizer over the root system area, keeping it at least four inches away from the plant stems. (If mulching is not practiced, the soil can be loosely scratched before the fertilizer is applied. This must be done lightly and carefully to avoid injury to the roots.)

3. Water the soil well after applying the ;fertilizer.

Use an all-purpose rose spray to control insects and diseases. Unless frequent rains make it imperative to spray more frequently, an application once a month is usually sufficient to keep roses in good condition. If dusts are •used, they must be applied at much shorter intervals.

A regular program of feeding and preventive pest control will take much of the tiresome work out of growing good roses.

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Cuiltur61 Notes Mr. Richard Leacock, well-known American producer of documentary filins arrived in Prague on ,November 23 for a five-day visit at the invitation of Czechoslovak film and theatre artists. He met Czechoslovak film workers and became acquainted with the latest in Czechoslovak film production.

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The wooden bottom of a boat built of one tree trunk a thousand years ago has been ,fished out of the Labe near PodOrady, Czechoslovakia. The find is part of what was a three-metre long boat used in this part of Bohemia for river transportation and fishing. The find will be exhibited at the Podebrady Museum.

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The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra began a two-week tour of France on November 12 with a concert in Paris, conducted by Karel Ancerl. The audience at the Salle Pleyel which included nnesic critics of nearly all leading French newspapers, Raymond Lyon, General Secretary of the Paris International Music Festival, representatives of UNESCO and the International Music Council, gave the orchestra an enthusiastic reception. In addition to Paris, the orchestra's tour includes Auxerre, Chalon, Dijon, Marseilles, Limoges, Lille and live more places where Karel Ancerl and Vaclav Neumean conducted works by Stravinsky, Mossergski, Beethoven, Martinu, Smetana, Dvorak, etc.

4, A sixteenth century church is to be moved 320 meters to make it possible to work one of the richest brown coal deposits in Bohemia. The Gothic church, built between 1517 and 1532 in the town of Most, will be moved in 1970 on a concrete slab, ailter being made safe by exterior and interior supports.

The removal of the church, whose historical importance is famous far beyond the borders of Czechoslovakia, forms part of the plan to move the entire town of Most, northern Bohemia, which is situated on rich brown coal deposits, to a site nearby. The new town will have a population of 65,000.

So far 30,000 people have already moved to new homes. The ancient residential quarters of Most, 700 years old, are to be demolished and several building of historical value, including the ancient Gothic church, will either be moved or photographed in detail for purposes of historical record.

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For your in ormatioll: MORE BEEF IN '65 The 1965 outlook 'for beef production shows a likely increase of two to three per cent over the past year.

"The number of cattle and calves on January 1 will be up slightly from last January's mark of 106.3 million head," reports John G. McHaney, economist for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. "This growth was slowed by an increase in slaughter and a decrease in live animal imports. A large part of the overall gain will be in calves from last year's calf. crop."

Marketings of fed cattle in the first half of '65 will depend largely on the number placed on feed this winter.

Large numbers of calves are available, for feeding and if profitable feeding margins persist, placement in the first quarter of the coming year may be large again.

"Fed cattle prices should hold near current levels into early 1965," McHaney says. "However, large increases in (fed cattle rnarketinas later in the winter may push these prices down."

Stocker and feeder shipments into the Corn Belt States were up 17 per cent in July and August and 21 per cent in September from a year earlier.

Many of these cattle did not go directly into feedlots but to stalk fields.

Some will be put on feed as soon as cleanup operations are completed.

"Since feeder cattle are plentiful, their prices will continue under pressure in early '65," the economist estimates.

The demand for stockers has also been less, since wheat pastures in some areas of the U. S. have been developing slowly.

--snYsTLEAD POISONING During this winter season there may be a potential hazard for your child that you haven't thought about. As your toddler stays indoors, he is exploring — tasting, chewing, nibbling — on most anything in sight, even the woodwork and window sills.

It is this "curiousity appetite" that causes hundreds of children to be poisoned each month.

Perhaps the most insidious poison of poision of all is lead poisoning. It results from toddlers eating small chips of old paint, chewing on windowsills or nibbling on crumbs of chipped plaster containing bits of lead paint.

Paint in older houses is more apt to be deadly. Much more lead was for-

VESTNflt merly put in interior paints than is used today. Often exterior paint -containing considerable lead — was also used indoors.

Toddlers eating flakes of this old painted woodwork or furniture are not made ill immediately. Lead poisoning is accumulative, that is, it builds to a toxic level over a period of time.

Since toddlers are usually confined indoors during the winter months, eating of lead usually takes place then.

Later, during the hot siimmer months, acute symptoms may develop as the stored lead is mobilized and distributed to sensitive organs of the body. Nerve cells are particularly vulnerable 'so that brain damage results in about cne• fourth of the cases.

Lead poisoning can be fatal or cause severe brain damage and mental retardation in children. It is an entirely "man-made disease" and should be completely preventable.

Parents should make sure that all toys, cribs, etc., are painted with nontoxic paint containing less than one per cent lead. All peeling or blistered paint should be removed from inside the house, and any falling plaster should be cleaned up immediately.

Keep an eye out for munching children, especially if the kind of paint on the object is unknown. Also avoid letting small children breathe fumes of fresh paint in confined areas.

You can't and don't want to stop your toddler from exploring, tasting and chewing, but you can eliminate as much opportunity for lead poisoning as possible.

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SCHOOL DROPOUT PERCENTAGE HIGHEST IN GRADES 9 AND 10 Sixty-four per cent of all school dropouts occur in grades 9 and 10, says Patsy Reynolds, Extension Service family life education specialist at Texas A.&M. University.

Another 34 per cent of school dropouts take place in grades 11 and 12. she says. This is the age when young people want to be free of authority and earn their own support.

Dropouts aren't necessarily less intelligent than their schoolmates. Many factors eater into their leaving school.

A major one is parents who place little value on education.

"The dropout usually doesn't achieve in the classroom, is irregular in attendance, gets along poorly with his teacher, resents school authority, and may be 2 years behind his age group in the classroom.

What happens when the dropout

looks for a job? The unemployment rate for those 16 to 19 years of age is 24 per cent, compared to 16 per cent for all age groups. When he surveys his friends who did graduate, he finds that nearly twice as many in his age bracket had jobs in 1962.

Employment in the professional and technical jobs which require advance education increased 47 per cent in the last 10 years, while employment in the laboring jobs requiring less education decreased 10 per cent in the same period. The future does not look bright for the school dropout and his famfamily, the specialist said.

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HIGHER INTEREST RATES IN STORE FOR CONSUMERS Higher interest rates on credit are ahead for consumers, says Mrs. Wanda Meyer, Extension Service home management specialist at Texas A.&M. University.

Financial institutions across the nation are beginning to pass along the higher charges they most pay for use of Federal Reserve funds — they are doing this in spite of the Reserve Board's earlier assurances that its recent hike from 3.5 to 4.0 per cent in the discount rate would not result in a general increase in consumer interest rates. The discount rate is the interest that the Reserve Board charges member banks on the money it loans them.

In the wake of the increase in the discount rate, a number of banks raised their prime interest rate from 4.5 to 4.75 per cent. This is the rate charged to the biggest and safest borrowers, such as corporations. All other interest rates are scaled up from it.

One of the most influential financial institutions, the First National Bank of Boston, has rescinded the increase recently in response to President Johnson's public stand on the increase, thus almost certainly nipping in the bud any nation-wide trend to increase rates for the present. Others predict that a general increase in the prime rate would come in the spring.

Whether this will occur or not, it is consumers who will pay for the Reserve's higher discount rate, starting now. A number of bankers are making efforts to charge more for loans to individual borrowers to make up for the squeeze on the prime rate. Nearly all commercial credit agencies have already raised their interest rates in the amounts that vary according to the length of the loan.

Wednesday, December 30, 1964 HERE'S THE TRUTH ABOUT INTEREST RATES, EXTRA CHARGES The so-called Golden Rule of the credit industry is: "Never state the cost of credit as more than 6 per cent."

So it's nearly impossible, sometimes, to learn the actual cost of credit. To make the rate sound better: Some talk about "time price differential," "add-on charges," or "discount interest."

Others avoid charging "interest" (which may be regulated), but have "finance charges" or "c a r r y i n g charges" instead.

Remember — you pay for credit in dollars and cents — so compare the cost, not the interest rate. It's too easy to make rates sound better than they are.

Often there are extra charges, besides the interest or finance cost. They may not be included in the rate you are quoted, but they are still part of the costs you pay.

When you borrow, or make timepayment purchases, be sure to notice if there are extra charges for such items as: Credit life insurance Health and accident insurance Credit investigation fees Loan handling fees These extras can sometimes double the costs you are expected to pay.

Advertised Rates: (Expressed in simple interest) A 11/2 per cent service charge on accounts is really 18 per cent per year.

A 3 per cent monthly charge for a small loan is really 36 per cent per year.

A 4 1/2 per cent auto-financing plan (on new cars) is usually 9 per cent per year.

A 6 per cent rate on used-car loans is at least 12 per cent per year, and sometimes more.

SPJSTINCOME TAX FILING TIME ALMOST HERE Another year is fast drawing to a close, and this means tackling that tax reporting job.

An excellent way for farmers and ranchers to prepare for this task is to obtain a copy of Publication No. 225, the Internal Revenue Service's 1965 edition of the Farmer's Tax Guide, says Cecil Parker, Extension farm management specialist, Texas &&M. University. It is available without cost from the offices of local county agents or those of the Internal Revenue Service.

Farmers and ranchers wanting ex-

• • Wednesday,--)e e tra time to file- their have until January 15to file is 1334 tan estimate. Ii this estimate is filed, the final date for filing Form 1010 is exdended to April 15, Howe',Ier, if no estirr is filed, Feb. 15 then becomes .the ceadlin.e for making; the final tax report. These deadlines, Parker points out, a.pplyenly to taxpayers who derive two-thirds or more ed their 1964 gross income from farming or ranching.

Another inmor innat consideration is the reporting of be ir..: lahor and social i. Either of security 'tax on '.. r or not a ..twra tests v t: farmer security tax. on wags paid. cash fig the calo Wages of enda.r year he vas paid cash wages (computed on a time basis) for 20. days, or more during the year, the 3 5/8per cent social security tax should have ben deducted from such wages.

PoriAl 243 is used 1 reporting farm wages. Fanner-employers must show Wages paid and give tie account number of individual workers. Tax withheld plus a,n equal amount from the employer, along with the reporting on or before Jan. form, must be 31.

Because every phase of the faIm and ranch business can be affected by takes, Parker emphasibes the need for a complete study of the '65 Tax Guide.

TV E., DEER HUNT Gab; From here on s big game hunters not only should have better oP .2' but also: may enjoy the uJ' y of having their prize. hura4, up to cool out in camp for the world to see.

Such is tie optimistic . Parks and Wildlife. Department appl:aisal of the deer season to date . by F. A. Walker, assistant director for wildlife.

He said the heavy frosts of recent days, which blanketed the major deer range on the Edwards • plateau, will shed vegetation, providing greater visibility foe the hunter .and accordingly less concealment for the game.

Furthermore," said -Walker, "the belated freezes will reduce the available food supply and cause the game to prowl in search of food."

The D•epartme.nt's assistant wildlife specialist Said all field reports agree that the unseasenably warm fall weather seriously handicapped deer hunting in most areas.

He added that many places, including some in both central and east Tex-

VibTNI as, have had pockets of unusually good deer hunting.

"It's not that cooler weather adds to the z of the, hunt from a or; o nal cos.. yie,,Arpoint," said "butLra t 13.1.1y it means improved conditions. We (1: ) know that the deer population is ffreat and ;-„A su,3:al.ned inaltii-ig pressure is file .fired in seine, 'sections from on to • a1 •ate harvest of 'se may be troin '5 winter and restricted food."

From other hunting fronts, Walker said reports have varied; Wild turkey g has been good in many sechunting has been favora The duck season is the be it in Eerly reports on quail luck ha..

3.1 .:ootted. Texas just concluded a and successful dove shoot.

—SPJST

POIN`f THAT'' TEM( Two astenishing priz(;:i have been reported to the Parks Wildlife Department from the deep East Texas dee- bunting area, said E. A. Walker, • specialist. g the estimated 600 bucks harvested in Polk_ County by the first week in :Decemir were these, as described ',Varden Wayne D. Chappell of hien field dressed 220 p c.311mdc3,s, s'hot b y Jam AmOrtiney of Housliola, Cold Spring area of Cos nty; Northern A bich field dressed 133 13011 1. by 5. A. Hensley of on Sandy Creek in the west Polk County. par, V. den Chap pell said many "above avera ge" bucks having from 13 to 22 Points and weighing 1:T.0 to 160 pounds have been bagged. iTua HUTP' i ANTED! The Parks and Wildlife Department reports that a small number of nimrods have reported for the first public hunts on the J. D. Murphee Wildlife Management Area in Jefferson County near Port Arthur.

The hunts began on December 1 and will continue for three half days a week through January 2, and are designed to permit technicians to observe hunting, pressure on the area. Half day hunts are scheduled for the following dates: December 22, 29, 31, and january 2.

The response has been disappointing in view of the fact that the maximum number of gunners (40) appeared on

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only one day. Permits us arc issued on a first-come-fnst-served basis at area headquarters at 4 a.m. on the morning of each scheduled hunt.

Al Springs, coordinator for wildlife for the Parks and Wildlife Department, suggests the hunters may be pus up a good thing since the average bag has been three ducks per hunter. Tin capacity crowd of 40 hunters got 112 ducks and two geese.

The opening day, 181:r. -al.,e7s bagged 61 ducks. The second d r y, 15 hunters killed 34 ducks and three geese.

The total three-day bag was 207 ducks and five geese. The combined bag included 45 mottled ducks, 39 shovelers, 36 gadwalls, 30 mallards, 15 pintails, 15 scoop and and 12 greenwinged teal.

E. G. 1\6:arch, biologist on the scene, said the waterfowl population is "the best in years" and opportunities accordingly are good.

Headquarters for the 8,490-acre area are on Highway 73 about 200 yards west of flea Shell Motel in Port Acres.

A sta-ndard highway sign marks the entrance.

Hunters .repart at 4 a.m. for a briefing and issuance of formal permits.

Each hunting party needs a boat and motor with motors in the 10 to 50 horsepower class.

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UNITED STATES V. ':;'ARTNIENT OF JUSTICE! — UREAU OF TiON WasliTh :-;;on D.C. To The Public: Inadequate em phasis on the professienalizatien of law enforcement is one of cur Nation's critical shorteornmings in the fight against crime.

Over the years, law enforcement has been blessed by many career executives and leaders who have dedicated their lives to the cause of p rogress. These men, aware of the grave responsibilities delegated to their trust, know of the pitfalls and .dangers attendant on inadequacy, apathy, and mediocrity. They recognize that law eilarcement cannot fully discharge its duties to society unless its standards are professional_ The validity of this principle is generally accepted; however, its application is not easy to come by.

True, there have been great strides in the improvement of police service, particularly through technical and scientific advances. In some communities, police administration and organization are professional in their

24 approach to present-day problems, In many areas, however, law enforcement agencies are shackled by politicial interference which denies them the opportunity to develop career organizations, Police agencies must be free of political pressure and domination in order to impartially protect the life and property of all citizens. Certainly, a proven career police executive must be free to act in the best interest of the entire community and the de partment without the threat of arbitrary reprisal or dismissal.

In our democratic society, the role of law enforcement grows in importane and complexity, Enforcement duties require more s plit-second tudgrnents, calling the for p. • reater knowledge and understanding. The policP task and responsibility to p):eserve law and order become heavier with oar rapidly changing mode of life. CommunIties are demanding more of their law enforcement agencies; however, too few are concerned with the real object — raising the quality of police service (through higher Selection standards, more formal education, better training, and adequate financial aid. It is within this area that positive steps must be taken to improve law enforcement at all levels.

Progress is a product of cooperative effort. It is vital then that law enforcement, colleges and universities, business and professional leaders, and lOcal governments join forces to field a professional striking force in the unconditional war against crime.

More states should be ir Thing available essential police tro'. 12ing_ More universities and colleg -; should be initiating and increasing courses of study oriented toward the development of a career police profession. Law enforcement must raise its sights, broaden its outlook, and insist on a higher caliber of performance.

If our objective is to be reached, business, professional, and industrial leaders must crusade to overcome public apathy which breeds inadequacy and mediocrity. Their active support and influence are necessary for removal of the obstacles to the professionalization of law enforcement, ,T. Edgar Hoover, Director, FBI This year — 1064 — Texas could still boast 121 schools with only one room and one teacher,

VP4STNiK CF OF CADDO LAKE POTENT PIKE to have staked their claims stior s of magMlicent Caddo r't-worry about winter fishing. there's one water critter F g hts harder In the winter morities cc any other time of the year, and it profusely inhabits the wateis of their great lake.

The natives call it "jaekfish," or "pike." Actually it is the chain pickerel niger) and pr;2!1:ers shallow, quiet -waters and 51 eri.-ji bayou-type areas.

The fish ha.; a L;i •On7c-green back with sides of golden lustre and distinctly Marked wi01. horizontal, chain-like pa`:; e Chain pickerel seem to get wilder and more aggressive as the months grow colder. Fishing camps along the cypress — '[.edded lake don't do a boomin g L':.iiee.ze with pike, fishermen.

"I beli'•,u it's simply because fishermen in a;iwr areas of the state don't know ire have pike in this lake," explained Pub Hayner, Big Lake Camp proprietor. "Usually," he said, "the fishermen who come here for the 'first time are amazed at the abundance of chain pickerel and their ability to scrap. Many of our tourists learn for the first time that we have pickerel when they tie into their first one." hatching chain. pickerel isn't a problem. An • artiTicial lure of the crippled minnow type retreived fast enough to keep it out of the moss will usually produce some action.

Keep hands out of the pickerel's mouth It is fon of razor-like teeth!

--SP;J ., FOOD MYTHS Is it true that cherries help arthritics . . that honey prevents muscle cramps, a stuffy nose and bed wetting?

These are examples of food fads, fallacies and myths present today — even in such scientific and sophisticated times as the nuclear age.

The old notions that fish and celery are "brain foods," or that oysters increase fertility are harmless. But when garlic pills are promoted for high blood pressure, or grapes for the treatment of ulcers and cancer, the price of ignorance may come high.

Claims may range from a specific food being a. "cure-all" to the myth of overprocessing modern-day foods.

Health authorities are especially concerned about the promotion of "food supplements" as cure-alls for conditions which require medical attention. Although a quack food remedy may not cause harm itself, the delay

Wednesday, December 30, 11 in. securing proper medical attention could be serious, or ,perhaps even fatal.

Beware any product— food or patent medicine — advertised as a cure-all, whether you hear about it in an advertisement, from a door-to-door sales-, man, over the back fence, or in a book.

Be skeptical if you hear or read the myth of modern-day overprocessing of food. This claim is usually followed up by a sales pitch, for a food supplement or special cooking utensils sold at greatly inflated prices.

Th.e fact, is that modern food processing methods have been devised to preserve nutritional values or to restore them to foods. For example, most fruits and vegetables are canned or frozen at the peak of nutritional perfection. And such products as flour, bread, milk and oleomargarine are normally fortified Or restored with vitamins and minerals.

Whatever the health quacks or faddists say, the truth of the matter is that we Americans today have a bigger supply of food, a larger variety of choice and more nutritional value in the food we eat than ever before. By patronizing all departments of a modern food store we can easily supply all our nutritional needs.

Eat cherries and honey — or whatever you like — along with a balanced diet, but don't expect miracles.

—Etate ept. of Public Health --SiJ ST WINTERIZING HONIVS INCREASES, COMFORT, ECONOMY With cooler weather already here and more just around the corner, many homeowners are making plans, to winterize their homes for increased winter comfort and economy.

A ,good place to start this job is with the doors and windows, advises W. S. Allen, extension agricultural engineer, 'Texas A, 8z,- M. University. Many windows and doors fit loosely but ban be 'tightened easily with weather stripping, Storm' sashes can be helpful in reducing heat loss from the house. In northern. areas, addition of storm windows and doors fit loosely but can be duce the fuel bill considerably.

Proper insulation in the unheated attic will also cut fuel bills, says Allen.

Place the insulation between the attic floor joists to help reduce heat loss from the rooms below. With this insulation, however, there should be ventilation in the attic. Vents placed in the gable ends of the house, under the eaves or installed in the roof will be

Wednesday, December 30, 1964 adequate. The engineer suggests about four square feet of clear opening for each 1,000 square feet of attic floor.

Storm doors, storm windows and attic insulation not only cut heat losses and saves fuel but also reduces drafts.

This means a more uniform heating system throughout the house, points out Allen. Next summer the insulation in the attic will help keep the house cooler, too.

—SFJSTSAD END OF A GREAT GUNFIGHTER

By Herman Toepperwein

In the 1830's tall, debonaire Dallas Stroudenmire — the very epitome of a TV peacemaker and gunslinger -- was appointed City Marshal of El Paso. He replaced Bill Johnson, somewhat of a boozer, and more than friendly to the gambling and rough saloon element under the loose leadership of Dr. G. F., Jim, and Frank Manning, who wanted to keep the town wide open.

Stroudenmiere's first indication of his gift for gunfighting was to kill Johnny Hale (the Manning foreman), George Campbell (a deposed Manning policeman), and a Mexican gunman (who may have been an innocent victim). This happened in a gunfight following Bale and Campbell's shooting of Gus Krempkau, who was about to testify in a murder inquest against the Mannings.

The so-called Sporting Crowd's next move to rid El Paso of the new marshal was to load an already befuddled Bill Johnson with booze, give him a shotgun and send him out to ambush Stroudenmire. The marshal killed Johnson instantly.

Now, strangely, after a time it was Stroudenmire who got on the bottle.

Maybe the strain of the feud was too much. He was removed from his 'job and demoted to private citizen.

So one morning, pretty drunk, he reeled into the Manning Saloon and found Doc and Jim together. Of course there was an argument, and quicktempered Doc .drew and shot first -but only wounded his man. Realizing he wasn't really a match for the exmarshal he flung his arms about Stroudenmire, dragging him to the floor to keep him from drawing. They reeled out across the porch, where Jim Manning, who was following-up, shot Stroudenmire through the head.

So died an able gunifighter and — when he was sober — an able peace officer, without the slightest finesse, in an ordinary saloon brawl. But, it took two to get him, even after he was down and couldn't reach for his gun.

VESTNtK BIRD FANS CONVERGE ON COAST

Thirty ,degrees below zero in the northland and the whoopers all present and accounted for in Texas!

That means booming business again on the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Gull Coast, ancestral wintering grounds of the whooping cranes.

Reports from the famed Blackjack Peninsula indicate the 42 giant birds have already stepped off their familiar plots and are enjoying their winter diet of crustaceans, and assorted salt water delicacies. This is a gain of ten for the year.

Robert H. ',Shields, refuge manager, and his assistant, Gordon Folzenlogen, meanwhile maintain a sharp vigil to register any late arriving whoopers.

The present population. which includes ten youngsters, conforms in number to the close summer count maintained in the Great Slave Lake country by Canadian wildlife authorities.

But there's always of chance a late arrival will show up. In fact, one loner spent most of one winter a few years ago down on the King Ranch, far to the south of its acknowledged quarters.

Every day or so, Shields climbs into a small "puddle-jumping" aircraft and scours the entire refuge shoreline, meticulously noting on a map any changes in the crane movements. Ordinarily, the whoopers stay close to their individual family areas which they stake out soon after arrival.

Miss Virginia Allen, chief clerk and receptionist at the refuge, said visitations already are setting a lively pace.

Many out-of-staters apparently took advantage of the recent tail wind that also deposited the forty-second member of the flock at the refuge.

About one-half of the visitors are genuine bird watchers. The other half are just sightseers. These have a lot in common with Miss Allen. She has been at the refuge only about one year and had to start from scratch in the ornithology field.

GP,TSTPARRS LURE FALL TRADE.

Peaceful attractiveness of Texas state parks is described in the November edition of Texas Game and Fish magazine.

The lead editorial, headed "Sequel to Summer," states: "All that awaits the autumn visitor is peace, quiet and a tremendous sense of harmony with nature," "Nature really has a show rehearsed and ready, awaiting those who come," states the article written by Elaine

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Mastic. "New frosted and tinted coiffures crown each tree. Ash, beech, maple, cottonwood, oak — each seemingly tries to outdo the other while the dowager evergreens look down on such frivolity and whisper to each other how happy they are that such nonsense only comes once a year. Who knows? Maybe in their hearts they are only jealous.

"However, the woodland creatures take no notice of this perennial rivalry. They are active in a competiton of their own. Squirrels scamper through cornflake leaves, busily gathering nuts; 'possums and 'coons amble along in search of late berries and nuts (the few overlooked by the sharp-eyed squirrels) to fatten on before the severe cold arrives. Deer shyly peer Rim thickets and cautiously graze on golden grasses in meadows and glades.

"From overhead comes the trumpeting calls of great migrating flocks winging their way southward to winter homes in gulf coast fields, marshes and. refuges.

"Zish, energized by a new chill in the water, leap and strike savagely at almost anything that passes, making lazy circles in the water that collide with vacant sandy beaches, "Best of all, in the new-found silence come the faint voices from the past with pioneering, tales of exploration, hardships, settlement, wars and growth, as colorful historical pageantry parades by. Almost all parks have a story to tell those who seek to hear."

--SPO ,9T

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Golfers, long accustomed to sand traps and doglegs and water holes, must now reckon with a new kind of hazard: the damage suit. According to the Institute for Safer Living, flying golf balls inflict 10,000 disabling injuries every year. And a substantial number of these injuries result in claims.

When are you legally liable for such an accident? On the whole, the law is pretty tolerant. The bare fact that you caused an injury is not enough, in itself, to spell liability. Nor is the fact that you hooked or sliced your shot.

"To hold that a golf player was

STN negligent merely because the ball did not travel in a straight line." commented a sympathetic court, "would be imposing upon him a greater duty of care than the Creator endowed him with ifaculties to carry out."

But the law does insist that you give fair warning to others in the zone of danger, In one case, a golfer, disgruntled by two bad shots, off the tee, decided tq try a third. Although a fellow player had already started walking ahead, he failed to cry "Fore!" This time he really connected. The ball slammed into his companion's head, putting him out of action for weeks. Verdict: $5,000.

How wide, and hew far ahead, is the zone of danger? Obviously, there is room for a difference of opinion on a particular shot. bet don't count on getting the benefit Ci the doubt in the courtroom. There is too much chance that the j udge or jury, faced with the harsh reality of harm done, will not see things your way.

Of course, you shouldn't let the fear of a lawsuit scare you out of playing golf. But here are a few suggestions: 1) Think of liability insurance as an Integral part of your golfing equipment. Your insurance man can guide you as to the coverage you need.

2) Keep a healthy respect for the destructive power of a golf ball. Well hit, it may travel faster than 250 miles an hour.

3) Cry "Fore" just a little more often than seems to be necessary. No one has ever been sued for that.

(Public service feature of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. Written by Will Bernard.

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Numbers Game For more than a dozen years, Phil Rozell of Lufkin has been collecting numbers, but they are a. special kind.

They have to be stamped on metal and have been used as an automobile license plate.

Since 1952, when Rozzell discovered .a discarded Wyoming license tag in a Lufkin paking lot, he has collected more than 3,000 plates. His permanent collection includes more than 800 .kinds, including a 1917 Texas tag — one of the first ever issued in this state.

Before 1917, cities and counties issued their own license tags in Texas.

These are collector items.

P' n Inn That's Out For the first time in 111 years, the historic old Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg, Gilles p ie County, is closed.

The hotel, which has entertained such guests as General Robert E. Lee, Horace Greeley, Phil Sheridan, Jesse James and President Lyndon B. Johnson, may not be closed for long, however. There is a movement in Fredericksburg to rebuild the famous old inn into a modern hotel.

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olivar Ferry Bolivar Ferry provides ,a transportation link between Galveston and Port Bolivar. The Texas Highway Department furnishes three free ferries for the 20-minute shuttle across the three miles of open water. They transport 900,000 vehicles annually and more than 2,500,000 people. The ferries are a top attraction for sightseers who prefer to park their cars on land and then take the 45-minute round-trip boat ride.

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Since then, she has literally unearthed 42 different colors of dirt, ranging from red to charcoal black, By applying these to a sticky base — with her fingers, a pointed stick or almost anything handy — she has produced paintings good enough to win prizes at art shows.

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Wednesday, December 30, 1964 Population Zero Alderbranch., in Anderson County, may be the only town in Texas without any people.

Located 12i miles southeast of Palestine on Farm Road 324, Alderbranch, boasts city limits signs at either end

V ESTNIK of the townsite and there are signs on three major Anderson County highways directing the tourist to the town.

The only hitch is that Alderbranch has no homes, no businesses and no citizens.

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27 The town was founded in the 1880's and once had a water mill, a sawmill, some other businesses, a school, a post office and a justice court. Today the only building in the town is an election hall maintained by the county so precinct farmers can have a place to vote.

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Wednesday, December 30, 1964 Did You Know?

Those red, white and blue mail boxes originated in Texas.

A few years ago, San Antonio Postmaster Dan Quill, tiring of the drab green that was the official postal color, ordered a few letter drops repainted as an experiment. Washington liked the idea so well that it ordered all U.S. mail boxes and rucks into the paint shop.

-SPJST--A portly gentleman, strugglingwith two large suitcases, approached the dispatcher in a railroad station and asked, "How do I get on the train to Little Rock?"

Replied the dispatcher, "Go through that door and turn down the corridor to the right. Go up the third ramp on your left and run like the devil. The Little Rock train left 3 minutes ago."

Krnov. Dvoje trojeata a jedna dvojdata se narodila v noel na 14. leden 1964 v krnovske nemocnici. Prvni PMna svet parek, chlapec a device, 361ete H. Koti S : ove z Janova, pak nasledovala trojeata, sand zdravi kluci.

Naroclili se 221ete lesni delnici J. Chlebkove z Trebmene, ktera uz dve deti ma. DadS'i trojeata, m yna' 'LH chlapci, se narodila krnovske delnici O. Chrisantiove ponekud precleasne. Byla ;ihned prevezena do kojeneckeho fistavu v ()pave, kd'e se maji cite k svetu.

--SPJSTThe difference between gossip and news depends on whether you tell it or hear it.

SPRAVNE VYKONANA MAMA SLUIBA V hodine talu zarmouceni naleznete Edward Pace pohtebni ustav pohotove k sympatickemu vytizeni nezbytnSrch jednotlivosti a k vypraveni dojemneho pohtbu.

Levne ceny ism naAi zasadou.

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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 ; Un sezne eases. by lod ge hall managers.

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve; dance from 7:30 until ?

—SP.TSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Thursday, Dec. 31 — Vrazel's Polka Band --SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Thursday, Dec. 31 — Private Dance from 8 p.m. until ?; music by the Music Masters. (Make reservations anytime).

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Friday, Jan 1, 1965 — Joe Patek —SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk December 31 -- Manuel Silva and Combo of Waco January 2 — Slim Haisler and His Playboys of Temple — SPJST-Lodge No. 40, Rink New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 — Jades Saturday, Jan. 9 — The Continentals Saturday, Jan. 23 — The Kounts Saturday, Jan. 30 — The Kounts Saturday, Feb. 13 — The Jades Saturday, Feb. 27 — The Traits Easter Sunday, April 18 — The Traits.

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Music by Vrazel and His Polka Masters Sunday, Jan. 2 — SPJST meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9 — Dance, Albert David Saturday, Jan 16 — Dance, George Machart Saturday, Jan. 23 — Battle Dance, Vrazel's Polka Masters and The Temple Rhythm Masters Saturday, Jan. 30 — Dance, Slim Haisler.

—SPJSTLodge No. 48, Beyercille Thursday, December 31 — Dance; music by the Starlighters Sunday, January 3 — Meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge No. 54, West New Year's Eve Dance — Music by The Rhythm Kings --SPJSTLodge No. 68, Waco Friday, Dec. 31 — New Years Eve — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple, —SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland Thursday, Dec, 31 — New Year's Eve Dance and Frolic; music by the Bohac Sisters.

January 3rd — Jimmy Heap January 16 — Gilbert Kautz January 30 — Louie Steffek and the Versatiles.

—SPJSTLodge No. 84 Dallas Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Sebetka's Pepperm i n t Orchestra.

—SPJSTLodge No. 88, Houston December 31 -- New Year's Eve Dance, dancing from 8 p.m. 'til 2 a.m.; music by William Hilsher and the Rhythm Kings.

Sunday, Jan. 3 — Dance ifrom 8 to 12.

Music by Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville Friday, Jan. 8 -- Regular monthly lodge meeting Saturday, Jan. 9 — Dance, 9 to 1. Music

by Ray Krenek Saturday, Jan. 16 — Dance, 9 to 1.

Music by Ray Jurecka of Weimar Saturday, Jan. 23 — Dance, 9 to 1.

Music by the Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg Saturday, Jan. 30 — Dance, 9 to 1.

Music by Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville.

—SPJSTLodge No. 92, Fort Worth New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Charles Nemec and the Hi-Liters Orchestra from West.

—SPJST— — Sokol Zizka — SPJST Lodge 130 Dallas

Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by Eric Honza Orch.

Saturday, Jan. 9 — Dance; music by the Music Masters Saturday, Jan. 23 — Dance; music by the Peppermints Saturday, Feb. 13 — Dance; music by the Music Masters Saturday, Feb. 27 — Mardi Gras Dance, music by Eric Honza Orch.

Saturday, March 13 — Dance; music

by Jim Allen Saturday, March 27 — Dance; music by Eric Honza Orch.

Saturday, April 10 — Dance; music by Eric Honza, Orch.

Dance; music by Saturday, April 24 the Peppermints

Wednesday, December 30, 1964 Stefanik Lodge No. 142, Houston New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Mike Tomczak and His Playboys.

For table reservations call UN 20079.

--SPJSTTough Texas Department of Public Safety records show that in 1962 there were 756 murders in the state. The Texas Society of Pathologists, however, says the figure is closer to 6,000!

These doctors, who specialize in postmortem examinations, estimate that for every murder committed, nine go undetected because no autopsy is held to determine the actual cause of death.

• • Texans-at-Large Soon now, two professors from Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology hope to close a 2,100-year gap in history.

Along with ten other scholars from American universities, they will begin excavating the Biblical city of Ai, ln what is now Jordan. According to the Bible, God commanded Joshua to lead his people in war against the king of Ai following the conquest of Jericho by the Israelites. Joshua lost the battle, however.

The Texas professors hope to find out if the Biblical account is accurate.

—SPJSTThe canyons oif the Big Bend of the Rio Grande reach depths of nearly 2,000 feet!

• • Texas has several peaks over 8,000 feet bigh, and a great many over 6,000 feet.

Of the 40 major rivers in Texas, 30 have Spanish names!

• • There are about 3,700 streams in Texas with a combined length of nearly 80,000 miles!

• • Some 500 different soil types are found in Texas!

• • Wrong Prescription Wife: The doctor said I needed a stimulant, and then he looked at my tongue.

Husband: Good grief! I hope he didn't give you a stimulant there!

• • Some Joint Lady: I want to open a joint account in your credit union.

Treasurer: With whom?

Lady: With someone who has money.

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Guadalupe Peak, 8,751 feet, is the highest mountain in Texas!

nor's office and was defeated by J. W. Throockmorton. Later, Throckmorton was removed from office, and Peace was appointed Military Governor of Texas by General W. T. Sherman. He served almost two years before resigning in protest against Reconstruction policies.

Pease Was No Appeaser Texas' only governor to serve under the banner of both the Democratic and Republican parties was Elisha M. Pease.

He was first elected as a Democrat in 1.853 and served two terms. After the Civil War, however, he became a Republican, tried again for the gover-

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Wednesday, December 30, 1964,

New Year's Eve

V Mlade Boleslavi dostavuji tova.mu, kde bade vyrabena nova "Skodovka" pro vYvoz. Tento novY typ bade mit etyrvalcovy motor obsahu 1.000 cm umisteny v zadu a oty1.ii synchronizovane rychiosti. planu ma se v tovarne vyrobit 1.000 vozn dune,

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a plan to make many resolutions for the New Year . . . the most important one is to continue serving you to the best of our ability.

With gratitude for your support, we wish you a Happy New Year.

SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, S. P. J. S. T. BOX 100

TEMPLE, TEXAS