Vestnik 1965 04 21

HERALD Official Organ Of The §la vonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas. Founded 1897.

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 53 — NO. 16

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

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

APRIL 21, 1965

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER

QUOTES . . .

Statistics from the Supreme Lodge tell us that our membership gain Tor the first quarter (3 months) of this year, set a new record for this time of the year. During this period, the Supreme Lodge received 591 applications for $1,302,775 worth of life insurance.

This is an increase of $313,740 over the same period in 1964, and does set a new record for the first quarter.

Roughly 86 per cent of the new members were in the Adult Department, and about 14 per cent in the Juvenile Department. For this same first quarter, the average age of newly-insured adults was a little over 21 years; for juveniles, about 3 years.

• At the close of the first quarter, the SPJST had a total of 1,331 Real Estate Mortgage loans on the books, in the sum of $11,129,469.52. This represents an increase of $43,404.70 over the same period last year.

In checking over our bank account As vacation time draws near, We find we have a little less Than we didn't have last year.

These figures tell the story of progress and insurance advancement. They attest to the fact that the SPJST continues to make definite and conident strides forward, both in the investment field and in the insurance protection field. With the progress thus far in insurance sales, there is little doubt that the quota set for the whole Order will be exceeded in 1965. All of us must put our shoulders to the wheel

It's hard to say which is the nicer of spring . . . the flowers coming up or the heatin‘ g bills going down.

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"Pardon me," said a student coming upon Louis. Pasteur bending over his microscope, "I thought you were praying."

"I was," replied the famous scientist. and help our organizers in this respect. ♦ • Our Dormant Lodges On the not-so-bright side of the ledger is the fact that a number of our lodges are dormant, that is inactive, or on the verge of being inactive, or even disbanding. Each case and lodge that finds itself in this predicament has to be examined separately and analyzed separately. In some cases, where the area is more or less "saturated" with SPJST lodges, and all of them are finding the going pretty tough, the best solution may lie perhaps in disbanding and joining another lodge. In numbers there is strength, and from a psychological standpoint, being among ,greater numbers may serve as an inducement to more and better lodge work, rather than being

in a lodge with no lodge hall, and very little hope of ever building one. In short, there is little toward which to strive. Thus, joining a nearby lodge that has a nice building will afford everyone a chance to contribute something toward the growth of that lodge.

No one is particularly happy about a lodge having to disband, and the overall effect may not be too bad, IF we have new lodges being organized in other localities at the same time.

The past year has seen the disbanding of about four lodges, with one new lodge being formed, Lodge No. 169 at Brenham. The latest one to announce dissolution is Lodge No. 140, near Wied.

Most of the members will join Lodge Pokrok, No. 63 in Sweet Home. This leaves us with 139 active lodges on the SPJST roster.

• • Of these 139 "active lodges," there are 10 lodges that have less than 20 certificate holders. They are as follows, according to figures from the Supreme Lodge: No. 2 at La Grange, No. 12 at Weimar, No. 22 at Cat Springs, No. 37 at Sealy, No 59 at New Ulm, No. 69 in Rosenberg, No. 119 at Brooksliire, No. 132 at Waller, No. 134 at Crowell, and No. 156 at Baytown. These lodges have from 8 to 19 members.

Article 135 of our by-laws states that "No lodge can disband as long as twenty members are in favor of its further existence." Thus the above ten lodges are certainly eligible to disband

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Enterea as second class mail matter, January aid, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922. Send Form 357911 to Supreme Lodge SPJST, Box 100, Temple Texas OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEX Published weekly EDITOR NICK MORRIS — Box 85, West, Texan Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5989 — Shop: HI 6-5282 Publishers CECHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY, WEST, TEXAS Subscription $3.75 Changes of address and correspondence concerning deliver y of Vestnik. must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas Paid Subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Texas 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 P 0 Box 845 DR. MARVIN LESIKAR, Medical Director P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, First District P. 0. Box 180 — La Grange, Texas HENRY VITEK, Second Dis1rict P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas CYRILL (Sid) POKLADNIK, Third District 2924 Elm Street — Dallas, Texas 75226 R. E. BROZ, Fourth District Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Texas ERNEST J. HANKA, Fifth District 6759 Cindy Lane — Houston TexaS 77008 ED P. SRALLA, Sixth District Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas CHAS, HOLASEK, Seventh District 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas PUBLICATIONS COMMIrTEh, MRS FRANCS OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL c /0 SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFCAK 1267 Haslandale — Dallas 16, Texas BY-LAW COMMITTEE ROY E. HRANICKY, Chairman Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas LEO KRAUSE, Jr. — Secretary PO Box 427, Inez, Texas 77968 Deadline for material to be accepted for the following issue is Saturday noon.

Unsolicited material for p ublication cannot be re turned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Expenses for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

DISTRICT I Melvin Skrabanek P. 0. Box 270 Caldwell, Texas 77836 DISTRICT II Leonard D. Mikeska 1416 E. Avenue B Temple, Texas 76501 DISTRICT III Arnold M. Vrla 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas 14, Texas DISTRICT IV Fred Kveton Route 1 Abernathy, Texas DISTRICT V Frances Olexa 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Texas 77007 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause, Jr. P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas DISTRICT VII Roy Hranieky Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR Jim Kucera P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud C. Mate,ika Rt. 4, Box 504 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska Route 1 Rogers, Texas DISTRICT III Carol Ann Nesuda Telico Road Ennis, Texas DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed Haisler Route 1 Seymour, Texas DISTRICT V Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp 432 West 32nd St. Houston 18, Texas DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka Rt. 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Texas DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska Route 2, Box 1b1 Floreaville, Texas

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 since they don't even have the 20 members necessary to retain active status. However, the. 's do not state that they In the case of a lodge the nearest SIUST lodge is 40 to miles away, and traveling to meetings would handicap those members. However, since they meet only quarterly, or even less, this would not be inketi of a problem.. There is one alternative: an intensive campaign in such an area to gain membership, build up the lodge and its membership, and the disbanding problem is solved. (The above figures are as of April 1st).

CORREC1';;ON The re four 01 five El ndru ast week's Vestnik were no ”iz;ed to a, learn the SIISST a "new" director, John A.;nbala....i'Ve frost the membership of District One Brother John A. Ktthena Will 133.'..:;h.,..! our error. If there as a "John A. Euiiala," we hope he will qor olvo. us.

— Editor.

In the case of sonic of the other lodges, a simple merger with a neighboring lodge would involve only a few miles' travel, al-id the added membership would inject a surge of interest in that lodge. Certainly one bigger lodge in an area is more desirable than two or three smaller, inactive lodges.

In the recent case of Temple Lodge No. 86, the members joined three other lodges, all within a few miles of each other: Lodge 47 at Seaton, No. 87 in Temple, No. 24 in CyclOne, and 80 in Holland. All these benefited from this merger, and the transferred members have a place to I.:J . active and participate in our fraternal. endeavors.

To sL,m it up, disbandino, a lodge is not the most pleasant a'.!..ernaLive, but it may prove to be th:.: l ywst practical, the most logical, and rewaoding thing to db.'

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The -Supreme Lodge, under the auspices of 'Brother Hejny's Insurance Department, will soon launch a statewide insurance sales ccntest among all the Organizers throughout all seven districts. The top organizer in each district will receive an expense-paid trip to the three-day convention of the Texas Fraternal Congress, which will be held in Beaumont this year during October, with exact dates to be announced later. The competition will be based on the greatest NUMBER OF'

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APPLICATIONS, including JT's and Family Plan sales. In the case of the latter, each member of the family will count as ONE application. Exactly when the contest will start and the period that it covers will be decided by Brother Hejny and his organizers, and will be announced shortly. Bro. Hejny will also announce further details as soon as they are decided upon. This will really be something for our organizers to shoot for. The sessions of the TFC are very interesting and can ; be very beneficial.

been by-passed and left in the rear of the advancing Mexicans, moved southeastward, and on April 20 took position opposite Santa Anna's forces at the junction of the San Jacinto River and the Buffalo Bayou. The next day, Mexican General Cos arrived and increased Santa Anna's ,forces to about 1,600 men. Houston had between 700 and 800 men under his command. (The total number of men recruited into the Army of the Texas Republic numbered about 2,000, with an additional 1,000 available, according to official records of that time).

The Feel of Success The line that divides pain from joy is extremely fine. You have to get close to pain before you experience pleasure. For instance, food tastes better when you are really hungry.

The ,live dollar bill found in the street by a penniless man causes him more joy than the $50,000 profit made by the man who has already made millions.

Humans arc hard to satisfy. The father who seeks to spare his children all the struggles of life actually deprives them of the zest of life, because joy is the product of victory over obstacles. Fathers often make the mistake of thinking that giving their children economic independence is the only source of happiness. The source of real happiness is the fight and the winning Of the indeplidence. The person who has become economically independent through his own efforts, and has won out in a hard game, enjoys the feeling of security compared with the insecurity and weakness with which his early life was burdened. The feel of success and victory is one of the most delightful of all sensations, and, unfortunately, no father, though he be as rich as Rockefeller, can pass this on to his offspring.

On April 21, 1836, the Texans suddenly attacked during the afternoon while Santa. Anna ("Napoleon of the West," as he liked to call himself), took his daily siesta. The Texans charged to the tune of "Won't You Come To The Bower," and "Remember the Alamo; Remember Goliad." The Mexican forces were completely routed, with losses amounting to 630 killed, 280 wounded, and 730 captured. Thus, the entire Mexican ,force was virtually put out Of action. In contrast, nine Texans were killed, and 30 wounded not seriously. Santa Anna fled the area but was captured the next day, when a subordinate recognized him and accidentally revealed his identity.

• Few military battles in North America have had such far-reaching effect as the Battle of San Jacinto. It resulted in the independence of Texas and its later annexation to the United States.

• • It has been 129 years since the smoke of General Houston's battle with the Mexican Army cleared. In the furious battle that lasted only 18 minutes, most of which was close hand-to-hand combat, the homespun, self-made Texas Army gave a brilliant account of itself in one of the world's shortest but most decisive battles.

A hundred years later, Texans built the San Jacinto Monument to commemorate this battle that had gained us freedom from Mexico. The pride of the builders was great, and so the obelisk was built 570 feet, 4 inches tall, taller in fact, than any other of its kind in the world, even the famed Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Its limestone shaft pierces the sky above historic marshes and moss-drapped oaks. Its four-story high base houses one of the finest and most intereting historical museums in all Texas. Elevators whisk passengers to the top in no time flat. From the

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--SPJSTRATTLE OF SAN JACINTO

In the war with Mexico, some 128-129 years ago, most of the war had gone badly for the Texans, against the overwhelming superior forces of General Santa Anna. Despite the many setbacks, the Texans' opposition stiffened and their spirit of resistance grew.

The feeling of independence had even gotten to the point that several local assemblies had declared Texas an independent state, notably the one at Goliad on December 20, 1835. Later, a convention met at Washington-on-the Brazos on March 1, 1836, declared Texas independent and a constitution was

SAN JACINTO MONUMENT adopted. David G. Burnet was appointed provisional president, and Sam Houston was re-appointed commander-in-chief of the Texas Army . This occurred while the Battle of the Alamo was going on.

President Burnet set up his government at Harrisburg. Sam Houston started for San Antonio, but in Gonzales, on March 13, he learned of the terrible fate of the defenders of the Alamo. At Gonzales he encountered less than 400 men. Be sent orders to Fannin to retreat from Goliad, and he himself fell back beyond the Colorado above Columbus. It was his intention to make a stand there. His numbers were strengthened by soldier volunteers and spent several days drilling his men and preparing for battle. When he heard about Fannin's losses, he changed his mind and retreated across the Brazos at San Felipe and marched to Hempstead.

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The successive tragedies at San Antonio, San Patricia, Agua. Dulce, Goliad, R.efugio, and Victoria, and the retreat of the Texas Army across the Brazos created a good deal of panic. Citizens, civilians, and soldiers, started fleeing before the oncoming Mexican Army.

General Houston had difficulty holding on to the men whose families had been left on the other side of the Brazos. Santa Anna swept on eastward when his army, thinking the war was over, since he encountered no forces. As he approached Harrisburg, President Burnet and his staff moved to Galveston Island.

General Houston's army, which had

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top, the battlefield and its historical markers can be easily seen. Even the battleship "Texas," moored in a small bayou, seems small from this height.

The entire area, including the battleship, is open to visitors the year round.

Unlike some battlefields that leave you with a feeling off gloom, San Jacinto leaves you with the feeling that the fighting is all over, its monuments and markers merely a reminder of a heroic and glorious past. As Texans, we cannot help bolt swell with pride at the victories and accomplishments of our forebearers. Their valor and heroism is unmatched in the annals of history. One must feel deeply touched at the sight of all this — sacrifices made so that you and I can enjoy the greed= of it all. Liberty and freedom are great things to die for, and to give one's life in defense of them is, of course, the supreme sacrifice. Let us then, this April, 129 years after the fighting is over, turn cur attention to the sacrifices of our dead forebearers.

Let us humble ourselves before their great deeds, During a time when our youth leaders are busy making preparations to take youth groups to various points of interest, both for fun and recreation, may I respectfully suggest a trip to this historic area, and let them be reminded of what Texas history is all about. Textbooks can be quite boring. A personal visit to the scene of where the events took place makes history come alive. We have so much here in Texas of which to be proud. Some of it is right in our own back yards. There is so much to see.

—Editor —SPJST-AFTER APPOMATTOX

A century ago the great American tragedy ended. When Lee and Grant met at Appomattox, four years of strife among brothers was over. Oh, there were skirmishes and !fights long after and some in desperation fled the nation's borders. But that Palm Sunday of April 9, 1865, marked the death of the Confederacy.

Our history has no more moving scene than that of the gallant Lee surrendering. No higher tide marked the life of Grant than when he gave such generous terms to his fellow officer and the men of the Army of Northern Virginia.

It was April 12 when formal surrender came, fourth anniversary of the Fort Sumter fight that shed the first blood. As the tattered and tired Confederates stacked their, arms and ban-

ners, no cheers or drumbeats came from Union ranks. There was only the silence of the respect of brave men for fallen foes.

Another American tragedy, a century later, is that not all bitterness has vanished. But no American whose mind is not warped by hate suggests that present differences call for carnage.

Our races differ. So do our religions.

But should men kill and women die again for causes that civilized society can achieve through law and order?

Good will must prevail to move human spirits of differing colors and creeds toward their shared goal of liberty and justice, in a union of equality and domestic trangnillity.

How can this be? Not alone through great leaders, though these we must have. Our highest hopes must be achieved through millions marching together in deep dedication to their duties as citizens — the highest office in a democracy, as a wise and devoted patriot once said.

In that march of dedication, their guide must ever be that Higher Being who hears the prayers of all creeds and whose wisdom and love can turn the tragedy of Appomattox into a lasting victory for the human spirit in a nation of united people.

(Editorial, Dallas Morning News) -----SPJSTNewsbriefs Ennis' traditional Bluebonnet Trails will be held on two weekends this year, Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, and Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2. This colorful event is sponsored annually by the Ennis Garden Club, and the Conservation and Bluebonnet Trails. ♦ ♦ District IV's annual meeting has been set for Sunday, June 6th. Host lodge is Lodge No. 49. Rowena. All lodges are urged to have representation at this annual meeting. , ♦ ♦ Paul Supak, 87, passed away in Houston on March 28. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Dime Box, Texas. Brother Supak was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 17, Caldwell.

• Frank E. Jurchak, 64, passed away in Rosenberg on April 8th. Brother Jurchak was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 33 in Bleiblerville,

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 ♦ ♦ Terezie Hellums, 80, passed away in Port Lavaca on April 9th. Sister Hellums was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 97 in Placed°. * Thomas Novak, 73, passed away in Floresville on April 11th. Brother Novak was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 107 in Floresville.

POLKA AND WALTZ FESTIVAL AT LA GRANGE

The only event of its kind to he held South of New Ulm, Minnesota, the first annual Polka and Waltz Festival will take place Saturday, May 16, at the Fair Grounds in La Grange, Texas, featuring these eighteen tcp polka bands: Cloverleaf Orchestra, Majek's Polka Boys, Bill's Polka Boys, Lee Roy Matocha, jolly Dutchmen, Jimmie Brooch, The Peppermints, Tony Janak, Hi-Toppers, Bay City Dutchmen, Lone Star Polka Band, Tommie Vanek, Joe Cervenka, Ray Baca, George Machart, Pavelka Orchestra, Johnny Knesek Orchestra and Victor Caka. and The Polka. Timers.

This event is destined to draw thousands of old-time music lovers. From the beginning, this project has been followed with great enthusiasm by Musicians, the Polka Party radio announcers, polka dancers and everyone connected with old-time music. So great was the interest en the band's part that all eighteen bands, registered in the festival, met with 100 per cent attendance at Cuero, Sunday, March 28 for the first organizational meeting.

Plans were laid for even a greater celebration next year, going into a two-day and night stand with more bands and special attractions, stated Jim Lenken and Marvin Paul, co-sponsors of this Festival. This year, music will be continuous from 2 to 6 and 7 to 11:30 pm.

This will be a treat: for all polka timers, young and old alike, and is sure to be a great success.

Good News for Texas Cattlemen Meat consumption per capita continues to rise. Americans ate 174 lbs. per person of red meat in 1964, compared to only 149 lbs. in the 1947-49 period. Texas beef producers have a big stake is the increase, for beef was the big gainer — from 66 to 100 lbs. in the same periods. During the comparison periods poultry consumption rose from 22 to 38 lbs. per capita.

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VESTN K THREE 100 PER CENT FAMILIES Brother Ben Jarma, president of Lodge No. 84, Dallas recently sent us jetures of three families who are 100 per cent SPJST families, all members

5 of Lodge 84. We salute these three fine families, and perhaps this will stimulate more families to become 100 per cent SPJST families. Our thanks to Brother Jarma for sending us the pictures and information. — Editor.

ARON SCHILLER Sharon was recently chosen "May Fete Queen" at Lodge No. 48, Beyersville. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schiller.

-SPJSTBrother rm Paroski and siFter Mary Faroski with their children, Tom, Jr., Francis, James, 11/E. rv, ,';ichael, William, and Lawrence.

Brother Raymond and Sister Fay Rejc,k and their children, L to R: Barba, George, Olivia, and Raymond, Jr.

Deoin• PL)I). Wright and Sister Marg Wright with ccnsiting of Terry, Debra, Stephen, Fatvicia, and Michaelle.

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LETTERS LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Vestnik Readers, Our next meeting will be held May 2 at 3 p.m. There will be a barbecue supper and a dance at night. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to go with the barbecue.

The Youth Clubs will hold their meeting prior to the adult meeting.

Time set for the club meetings is 2; p.m.

Fraternally yours, Margie Straten --SPJST&UST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON 1435 Beall St (UN 2-9677) Dear Vestnik Readers, Saturday night, April 24th, is the first dance after Easter for many of you who have been observing Lent. We are expecting a full ballroom that night. Why? Because the well-known Knights of Dixie Orchestra will be back to play for us that night. We hope to see all you people who enjoyed dancing to their music at the preopening dance. Get your friends and neighbors to come.

We want to inform everyone that we are now serving breakfast and hamburgers at all of our dances. Stop by the kitchen the next time you are in and you will be glad you did.

Fr eternally, Evelyn Vornsand -SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Sunday, April 25th is an important date to remember. Our program, dance and meal begin with music by Lee Roy Matocha at 3:30 p.m. A cake walk will be held about 5 p.m., with a meal to follow at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Then more dancing begins at 8 p.m.

We're hoping to have a very good turnout. Come one and all and enjoy an afternoon and night of merriment for all.

Fraternally yours, Alfred Gensler, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Dear Members: Due to Easter falling on our regular meetting date, the meeting will be held the following Sunday, April, 25th.

Fraternally, Felix Jurica,

NEWS FROM DISTRICT I Dear Members of District No. One: We just recently held our district officers' meeting and here are some of the things that were discussed and acted on.

We are having our district meeting on the first Sunday of May. All children are invited to take part in our afternoon program starting at approximately 2 p.m. Each child participating will receive a gift from our district fund. One of the big issues that will be discussed at this meeting is the camping or field day that our district will have for all children in June. The definite date has not been set but it will be late June an a Tuesday. We are trying to give each member a chance to enjoy this event but how many will be allowed to go this year is to be decided after we know the exact number of members interested. We, the district officers, have set the deadline of June 1st for receipt of your name and address. This is to be mailed to me. If you are interested in going on this trip, youir name and address must be submitted to me by June 1st, 1965. Any names received after June 1st will not be considered. Please make this notation so there is no misunderstanding. The reason for this is that our district officers will hold a meeting immediately after June 1st and decide how many will be allowed to go and where we will be going.

It was also decided that we hold our Youth Activity Day on the last Sunday in July. On this clay we will select our district talent contestants and our king or queen. These will be taken to our state contest which will be held in August. This activity will begin promptly at 1 p.m., and will continue until we finish. no matter what time it is. Supper will be available. It has not been decided if we will have a dance afterwards; this will be announced after our next officers' meeting. The place has not been selected as yet. I wanted to let you know the time so that all partici patants have sufficient time to prepare their speeches and dresses. All local directors are to see that their local talent contestants and king or queen is selected, and• ready to compete in the district contests on this day.

You will be happy to know that Snook has reorganized their youth club; Brenham has a wonderful club, and our Bryan club is going all the way.

I am in the process of organizing approximately three more clubs at this

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 time and hope to get these and more before the end of my term. I want to thank all of the fine lodges that have extended an invitation to me for a meeting and I do hope to go back again. Any time that I can be of any help and time is available I will meet with any of you. lf anyone has any good suggestions or questions on our district youth work, please feel free to speak up in our district meeting or any other time. I think that we are off to a good start this year and that District One will have a good showing in our state contests. We now hold a good record on the state level and we want to keep it that way.

Fraternally yours, Lillie Matejka, Youth Director, District I P.S. Sorry, but I forgot to give the age limit for the field day. Children who started to school in September, 1964, through age 20, will be taken this year. Please remember this. Our officers have decided that younger children than this will enjoy the day more later. Each lodge is to see about their own chaperones. Each chaperone must take at least five children or more if older children are in the group. See your local officers •for more information if needed, or contact me direct.

Remember that this will be discussed in our district meeting and you still have time after this meeting to contact me if your children are interested.

-SPJST-LODGIE SLOVAN NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members, I was asked to announce that our lodge meeting will be held on the second Sunday in May, instead of the first Sunday, because our District No. 1 meeting will be held at Lodge No. 38 at Kovar on May 2nd.

I am happy to announce that our lodge was very fortunate to have elected two new youth directors. They are Mrs. Moody Faust, assisted by Mrs. Richard Vajdak. We wish them much success!

Here's hoping we will have a good representation at our district meeting.

Fraternally, 011ie Jakubik SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO Our meeting was called to order at 2:50 p.m., with President Edward Mazanec presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mike Kutni and Johnnie Engelke. They also gave the Lodge Pledge.

Visitors were Alton Tadlock, and

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 Mrs, Martha Stanisla y . We are glad to have had you. Come again.

Roll call of officers showed all officers present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Sister Rose Parma and they stood approved as read.

A thank-you card was read from Bro. Otto Hanus.

Bro. Frank Parma reported on the trustee's meeting, and Bro. Frank Miller read the minutes of their meeting.

Bro. Parma asked that all trustees be at the next meeting on May 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

There was a very good turnout for "Clean-up Day." A lot of work was done. Everyone really gat busy and the hall looks nice and clean. Many thanks to everyone who came. Those who helped are: Mr. and Mrs.: Leslie Dungan, Emil Harms, Frank Parma, Roman Parma, Leon Hensel, Ed Mazanec, John Simcik, and Bill Kapavik, Bennie Engelke, John Kutni, Frank Miller, Eddie Mazanec, and Henry West.

The youth were Mike Kutni, Kathy Moore, Cynthia. Moore, Norma Hensel.

The food was really good and we all did a good job of cleaning it up, and the drinks were good and cold. The appetites were good after working so hard.

The chairmen gave their annual reports.

Sister Libbie Parma gave her Youth Club report. The youth will have a program for the mothers and fathers at the next meeting.

Birthdays for April are Edvin Narovec, Roman Parma, Eugene Gerlich, Hattie Maxim, Philomena Miller, Aline Leggio, Linda West, , Bobby Jene Martin, Bryan Hanus, Mike Kutni, Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr., and Danny and Donny Slovak, twins.

Bro. Mazanec reported on the Choral Club. They are making preparations for recording an album. Good luck, and we hope you get it out soon.

The Sick Committee reported that Bro. Otis Ceska is a lot better and will get to go hcme Monday. We are all glad to hear this, and Otis, take good care of yourself.

Polly Gaidusek has had surgery and is ,feeling better, and will be in the hospital for several days yet. We missed you today Polly, so take it easy.

Ernest Simcik has a badly cut hand, which required 17 stitches and is very painful. We hope it will be well soon.

Frances Moore was in the hospital for a checkup, but •is at home now, so take care of yourself, Francea, Barbara Stanislav has been ill for

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several clays, but she is feeling better and we hope you continue to improve, Barbara.

Bro. Otto Hanus is better and was at the meeting today. Sister Matilda Hanus hasn't been feeling well, but was at the meeting. We were glad to see you out; be careful and take it easy.

Faank Leggio, Jr., has been ill for a few days. We hape you are feeling better and hope to see you at the meeting soon, Bra. Roman and Sister Rose Parma visited Sister Bartos, who is in a rest home. She enjoys company because it gets so lonely, so you folks who know her, try to go to see her.

The Convention Committee will have a meeting May 3rd at 7:30 p.m: at the hall, and they ask everyone who helped with the convention to be present. They will meet with the trustees and entertainment committee. Remember, May 3rd, at 7:30 p.m.

Door Prizes were won by Roman Parma and Donna Gerlich. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m, The youth had a short meeting and then had an Easter egg hunt. A buffet supper followed.

A big "Thank You" to all the ladies who helped in the kitchen.

Next meeting: May 16th at 2:30 p.m.

Annie Harms, English Reporter SOKOL ENNIS

Dear Readers, I'm writing to let all our members and friends know that we are planning another delicious barbecue dinner to benefit our travelling fund to the Sokol Slet in Chicago. The dinner will be sezved at noon, Sunday, April 25th.

The ladies have planned a very appetizing menu. So, we once again call upon our members and friends of Sokol to support us in our project.

Following the dinner, the local gymna,sts will present a free exhibition. at 1:30 p.m: They have all worked very hard for many months in preparation for the Sokol events of this year. The children and juniors will present their calisthenics and apparatus routines being used the following weekend at the com petition at Sokol Houston.

A large group of our local gymnasts are planning to participate in the children's and juniors' competition at the Houston Sokol May 1 and 2.

We know Sokol Houston has planned a very exciting weekend and we are looking forward to participating with

7 Sokols from Corpus Christi, Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Houston.

Remember the delicious dinner at the Ennis Sokol on Sunday, April 25th, and the free exhibition that follows.

We hope to see all Of you there, Nazdar !

Sylvia Laznovsky —SPJST 11,0DGE. NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Friends, There was a huge crowd at the Gil Baca dance at the Chandelier Ballroom. The crowd really enjoyed the fine music of this popular orchestra and the splendid singing of the vocalist. Mr. Ray Baca of Fayetteville received quite an ovation when he played an old-time instrument that is seldom seen these days.

Lodge 88 had good attendance at its monthly meeting. President Tim Kostom was quite happy to invite and welcome so many new members!

Our thanks go to those popular young members, Betty Jo and Gene Dobesh, who donated the beverages which everyone enjoyed, with the delicious snacks served by the sisters.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to our treasurer, Jerry Ermis, and his family, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Willie Ermis of Schulenburg. Birdie and Alfred. Hilsher, Tim Kostom and Ed Kadlecek attended the funeral at Schulenburg, On the way back to Houston they visited awhile at Weimar with my mother, Mrs. Frank Krejci, and Mrs. Joe Vasek, both enjoying thoroughly this pleasant surprise!

Our sympathy also goes to our members Mrs. Earline Hoffman and Mrs. Celestine Darilek, on the loss of their brother, Mr. Elo Veselka of Pasadena.

Mr. Veselka was a great Boy Scout worker for many years. He died suddenly of a heart attack and was only 50 years old. You probably remember Mr. and Mrs. Veselka, dressed as Indians, winning the first prize at Lodge 88's masquerade ball last February.

Don't forget Lodge 88's Thursday Social Nights; they really are drawing large crowds and all seem to have a wonderful time.

By now you have heard all about the special dance at the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom this Saturday, April 24th, for everyone is talking about it and the famous band we are having — Herbert Klesel's Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg! You can call for reservations Saturday afternoon (UN 29677) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you like goad music and enjoy dancing in a

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Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp ---SPJSTTO ALL LODGES IN DISTRICT V

As all of you know, the last convention appropriated funds to be used by our youth at camps or recreational areas. I have received a letter from Vice President Joe B. Hejny advising us of the amount of money from this fund allotted District V (the amount allotted according to the number of children under 15 in our district).

Now we must use this money for camping, this year, or it will go back into the fund.

Whether you have a youth club or riga your children can participate.

There must be one chaperone for every 5 children. Youth Leaders, please let me know how many want to go, where and when they want to go. Where there is not a lodge youth leader, then one of the officers or a member can get this information together and send it to me. Please let me hear from you soon! Let's see to it that our girls and boys get to make good use of the money set aside for District V. I also want to remind you that District V will have its Youth Activity Day on Sunday, July 18th, so please be lining up your contestants for the talent contest and the queen, king, and duchess or duke contest. In the district talent contest, each lodge (whether you have a youth club or not) can have one contestant in each age group: 1. &nail group — through 9 years of age 2. Age 10 through 13 roup 3. Age 14 through 16 group 4. Age 17 through 19 group The district winners in the last 3 groups will go to the state talent contest on August 29th.

Also select your candidates for queen or king, duchess or duke contests. The duchess or duke should be under 14 years of age, and the queen or king should be 14 to 21 years of age.

I do hope all of our lodges will be represented in these contests. I know you have the talent, because I have seen some excellent talent from several lodges in our district. So how about it Beaumont, Danbury, Galveston, Needville, and Houston 142?

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp District V Youth Director

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, We held our regular monthly meeting Sunday. April 11, at 3 p.m.

Brother and Sister Alvin Schuetz and daughters from Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood and Mr. Robert Williams were our visitors. We welcome you; come back as often as you can.

Brother Rudolph Zalman read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read.

Sister Ruby Pavelka, youth leader, §aid she was very proud of her youth club. She had four winners in the point system. They were, first, Linda Pavelka, $15; second, Gene Edward Pavelka, $10; Katie Zalman and Barbara Breitkreutz tied for third place so they each received $5.

Brother E. Armstrong, floor chairman, said he had gotten so far behind with his job due to all the bad weather, that he requested Brother Rudolph Vieha to be his assistant.

New members, we welcome you to our lodge. Albert Lee Banik, James Frances Muhl, Rosie Anna Wood, Ralph Carl Zost, Dixie Lee Zost, Charles Raymond Zost, Carrie Lynn Zost.

On the sick list is Brother Albert Banik and Sister Rosemarie Banik. They are in a Hillsboro hospital. We hope they will be home by the time you members read this.

Members of Lodge 35, please come to the next meeting which will be May 2 at 2:30 p.m. There will be a big question to discuss as to whether to enlarge the hall.

After the lodge meeting the little children had an Easter egg hunt and the teenagers had a cake walk. The cake walk turned out line, except that there were not enough cakes.

Fraternally yours, Dorothy Banik DISTRICT ONE Here we are again with spring in the air and our spring meeting of District One is just a short time away. I want to remind all our members not to forget about our meeting on May 2, 1965, at Lodge No. 38 at Kovar. I am sure we will have a nice meeting there as we did before.

We will try to prepare a nice program for you, and I am sure that the youth are preparing a nice program, as they always do.

The program of our meeting will be as !follows: Meeting called to order at 1 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance Welcome by lodge president

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 Welcome by district president Recognition of officers and visitors Roll call of lodges Reading of minutes and correspondence Presentation of 50 year pins Youth program Speaker Officers' reports Old business New business Eelection of officers Location of the ;fall meeting Adjournment We want to take this opportunity to invite each and everyone to this meeting at Kovar, I am sure you won't regret it.

I want to again send a special invitation to the Supreme Lodge officers and the editor of our Vestnik and their wives. I hope that we can meet you all there.

Fraternally yours, E. R. Jakubik, District One President -SPJST-DISTRICT SEVEN

District Seven will hold its regular spring meeting on April 25th, at Lodge No. 117 Robstown at the Community Hall. The meeting will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and adjourn for the noon meal at 12 noon. Following the lunch hour, a program will be given by the youth of District VII, under the direction of Sister Maxine Pavliska, Youth, Director of District VII. All youth who will perform on the program will be given a meal ticket.

District VII is cordially inviting all the officers of the Supreme Lodge and their wives. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, whether a member or non-member and dt is a good time to meet old friends and make new acquaintances.

Following the youth program the 50 year honorees will be presented their 50 year emblems.

A cake walk will follow the emblem presentation. Proceeds from the cake walk will go to Robstown Lodge No. 117. Sisters of Lodge 117, please donate cakes to the cake walk and also to the kitchen. The host lodge has a well planned menu for lunch and supper; barbecued beef with all the trimmings at $1.00 per plate.

Music 'in the afternoon and night will be by Pavelka's Orchestra, a 100 per cent SPJST band.

Members cif all districts, editor of the Vestnik, and non-members please come and spend the Sunday which will be full of surprises and entertainment.

Wednesday, April 24, 1965 Election of officers will be held so members do come and elect people of your choice.

See all of you on April 25th.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica, Secretary, District VII P.S. Robstown Youth of Lodge 117, come and show your talent. We all know that there is plenty of talent for it was proven at the Christmas party, and I will say a very well be hayed and mannered group we do have.

TO ALL ORGANIZERS OF DISTRICT 7: There is going to be a meeting of all the active District 7 organizers Sunday, April 25, 1965, in connection with the District 7 meeting which will be held at the community hall near Robstown, Sunday, April 25. In order to conserve time we are going to attempt to reserve a table for the organizers and hold the meeting during the noon hour.

There are still a number of questions on the family plan insurance which we will attempt to answer. It is hoped that all of the organizers will be able to attend this meeting.

We have a long way to go to meet our quota of $335,000 for 1965.

Fraternally yours, Roy E. Hranicky District Organizer, Dist. 7 —SPJSTNeedville, Texas Brothers and Sisters of Lodge Needville: I want to thank all of you for lending a hand during our moments of sorrow in honor of my dear departed wife, Hermina Pesak, the "sunshine of our home."

During the last rites, words of inspiration were spoken by Brother Charlie Matcek, which were deeply appreciated and shall not be forgotten.

The wonderful work of our SPJST Lodge shall continue to dwell in our hearts.

Anton Pesa,k and Family STEFANIK LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Don't forget to come to our big Texas-size fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings, Saturday, May 8, 1965, starting, at 12 noon. This dinner is sponsored by the Youth Club of SteIfanik Lodge No. 142.

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SPIST LODGE NO. 88„ HOUSTON A NEW CZECH PLAY -Dear Sisters and Brothers: It's coming! A new Czech play, "Country Ware," or "Posviceni Na Diyoke Vesnice," will be performed at our new lodge on Sunday, May 30th. It is now being, rehearsed weekly and the players who have been assigned parts are: Milos Karel, ,Evelyn Vornsand, Mary Johnson, Eman Kouba, Lillian Kruse, Tim Kostom, Naomi Kostom, F. Kadlecek, Wilhelmina Simecek, and playing director, Jan 'Schroif. This will be the first Czech play in our new honie and the players are hoping many will attend. The huge stage was purposely built to contain several microphones around the stage area so the actors' voices can be easily heard throughout the many speakers in the seating area. The real pleasant surprise when attending the play will be the ;fact that the listening audience will be cooled by 80 tons of air-conditioning. The membership should make every effort to plan and see this first Czech play in our new lodge.

'They are many older mothers and fathers who still like to attend Czech plays, so to you sons and daughters, I say, bring them so they can have a pleasant evening of fun and meet some of their old freids.

FACTS AROUND LODGE NO. 88 — Some of the ideas that Brother H. Jarisch brings forth are very sound and effective. Margaret Coleman seems to have trouble with the left handed puncher used by Mary Louise Kadlecek. Margaret Ann Rezek, a member of the social night ,game committee, has three rare combinations: good humor, is a good worker, and is always agreeable. John Ignas hurt his hand during game night which forced him to cancel his violin concert. Dick Schnell and Waldo Kalich did a good job of showing the moving pictures of the opening lodge celebration on April 11th. Glad to see Mr. and Mrs. F, Krotky, and Mir. and Mrs. Martinak attending our dances lately. Rosalie Ruland, Pearl Hanka, and Itasca Cerny did a wonderful job of serving the many persons who attend our social game night on Thursdays. Many members saw the beautiful dance posters that were torn down at our opening celebration.

(This was possible because either Dick

9 Schnell or Waldo Kalich was able to take a picture of the signs before they were torn down; it's a shame that a picture couldn't have been taken of the person who tore the signs down).

Did you know that it takes some 20 lodge members each Thursday night to plan the social game night? How many mothers and fathers have called Wanda Elmer to volunteer to help with the teenage dance during the month of May? I saw my good friend, Bob Syptak, strolling around the chandelier ballroom. I wonder who finally made an effort and got the bulletin board for our lodge lobby? All the lodge presidents' pictures were placed in the lobby where they belong. At the rate of new members we get each month Lodge 88 will have some 50 delegates to the next convention in Dallas.

Don't forget our dance this Saturday night. The Knights of Dixie will be playing. Come and be a participating member.

Let's Be Friends, Louis Hanus —SPJST---

SPBT Bulletin Board DISTRICT II Y.A.D. District II Youth Activity Day will be held Sunday, August 15th, at Camp Tahuaya. Details later.

DISTRICT III Y.A.D. District III Youth Activity Day will be held this year at Lodge No. 54, in West, on July 11th. Details later.

—SPJSTDISTRICT SIX Y.A.D. The District Six Youth Activity Day will be held Sunday, May 23rd, at the Taiton hall, beginning at 2 p.m. Watch for more details later.

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DISTRICT IV ANNUAL MEETING District IV's annual meeting will be held June 6th at Rowena. Host lodge is Lodge No. 49, Rowena. Details later.

—SPJSTDISTRICT V FALL MEETING District V's fall meeting will be held on October 17th. The meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 146, Galveston.

Fraternally, F. A. Kadlecek, --SPJSTDISTRICT VI FALL MEETING The fall meeting of District VI will be held Sunday, November 7th, 1965.

Host lodge is Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville, and the meeting will take place in the Recreation Hall.

10 ATTENTION LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Reservations may be made for any dance at the Chandelier Ballroom by calling Saturday afternoon from 1 to 6 p.r.i„ The number is UN 2-9677.

--SPJSTLODGE NO. 06 CHORAL GROUP Rehearsal Wednesday, April 21st. I hope we can have perfect attendance.

Nick Morris, Director -SPJSTSCHEDULE OF SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS The spring meeting of District I will be held on Sunday, May 2nd, 1965 at Kovar Hall. Host to the meeting will be Lodge No. 38.

-SPJSTDistrict Seven will hoed its spring meeting on April 25th, 1965. Robstown Lodge No. 117 will be host to the meeting in the Community Hall, -SPJST-

ORGANIZERS' CLASSES Houston — Lodge 88, Apri 29th at 7:30 p.m.

--SPJSTTYPES OF CERTIFICATES OFFERED

BY THE SPJST Type Issue Age Preferred Whole Life 5 to 55 Life Paid Up at 85 0 to 70 Life Paid Up at 65 0 to 55 Twenty Payment Life 0 to 60 Fifteen Payment Life 0 to 60 Ten Payment Life 0 to 60 Single Premium Life 0 to 60 Fifteen Payment Endowment 0 to 55 Twenty Payment Endowment 0 to 60 Twenty Payment Endowment at Age 60 0 to 39 Endowment at Age 65 0 to 45 Endowment at Age 18 0 to 9 Single Premium Endowment After 20 Years 0 to 60 Retirement at Age 65 0 to 55 Ten Year Decreasing Term 20 to 55 Fifteen Year Decreasing Term 20 to 55 Twenty Year Decreasing Term 20 to 50 Twenty-five Year Decreasing Term 20 to 45 Thirty Year Decreasing Term 20 to 40 Five Year Renewal-Convertible Term 16 to 59 Ten Year Renewable-Convertible 16 to 55 Term

VtSTNfK Twenty Year Convertible Only 16 to 45 Term 16 to 44 Term to Age 65 Family Protection Plan Mother up to age 50 Children 15 days and under 21 Term to Age 16; Convertible 0 to 15 prior to or at age 16 Waiver of premiums or payor riders may be attached to all the above insurance plans. Double Indemnity Rider may be attached to all plans except the Decreasing Term Insurance.

We write applications for $10,000.00 through age 40; for $5,000.00 through age 45; and for $3,000.00 through age 50 on non-medical forms.

Joe B. Hejny, Vice President —SPJST-

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Youth LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The weather today is good. The sun is shining. I attended the SPJST adult meeting on Sunday, April 4th.

I entertained there.

Fraternally, Monica Merta LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Friends, I guess spring finally got here. Just about all the farmers are in the fields.

Monday night my parents, my brother and I attended the FFA Banquet.

The food they served was very delicious. After the supper, the president called the meeting to order. Then the president, with the help of our FFA sweetheart, Francis Moore, handed out the different awards to different boys who earned them. After the awards were all given the meeting was adjourned. All the parents enjoyed the banquet.

Fraternally, Bennie Krpec, President -SPJSTLODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Vestnik Readers, Our last meeting was held April 4, 1965. We said the Pledge of Allegiance.

The secretary and treasurer read their reports. Birthdays during. April are Patty Kocurek, Doris Ann (Hy) Hutyra and. Pat Zahirniak. Happy birthday to these fine members!

We discussed new business and a Mother's Day program, which will be on May 9 at 7 p.m. Our next meeting will be May 2, and we will discuss the program we will present.

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 We also discussed electing a princess and duchess. Nominees were Dolores Cepak and Patricia Sulak. Nominees for duchess were Darlene Nemec, Linda Kral, Doris Ann Hutyra, and Shirley Zahirniak, Dolores Cepak was elected princess, and Linda Kral was elected duchess. Congratulations! I know you will do an excellent job representing our lodge.

Our youth leader handed the three winners in the point system their prizes. They were, first prize, Rose Marek ($15); second prize was won by Shirley Nemec ($10); and third prize was won by Bernadette Kocurek ($5).

Congratulations! The youth leader asked everyone to participate in the point system. You have to really work and now there are five places in the point system.

Well, Easter came and went. I hope everyone had a real nice Easter. I did.

Well, I will close. May God bless you.

Shirley Nemec, Reporter LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON At our last meeting we had plenty to talk about. First of all, we discussed our coming social which is the hayride. The date was set Tor May 1st, and we will leave the new lodge around 5 o'clock, destiny unknown.

Our first teenage dance will still be on the third Friday in May. Start rounding up some new members to bring. We want our first dance to be a real blast!

The deadline for our "Name-theCluh Contest" was our last meeting.

Two names have been chosen for the finals and will be decided on by the club members.

Also, at the meeting, we celebrated Ruth Zaludek's birthday which is this month, with a large cake and punch.

The new members at our meeting were Frankie Smith, David Harris, Russell Benham, Rene and Eva Karel, and Jimmy Franks.

Remember, start rounding up all your friends to bring to our first teenage dance!

Bonnie 'Cox, Reporter WACO LODGE NO. 63 YOUTH CLUB Lodge 66 held their meeting on April 11. Our Youth Club had an Easter Egg Hunt. There were four prizes awarded.

The winners were: John Engelke -- first prize Steve Stanislav' — second prize Danny Mynarcik — third prize John Engelke — fourth prize Each one who, hunted Easter eggs

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 received a dime from the Youth Club.

Mrs. Parma talked to us about having a Mother's and Father's Day Program. A discussion was held about the Youth Activity Day. The meeting was then adjourned.

Our next meeting will be May 16.

May God bless you.

Happy Easter!

Yours fraternally, Donna Gerlich, Reporter —SPJST---

COTTONWOOD LODGES NO. 6 (Junior Youth Club) Dear Members, We held our regular monthly meeting Sunday, April 4, at 2 p.m. We had our Easter Egg Hunt and was it fun!

We also gave our youth leader, Martha Monthie, a gift to show her how much we appreciate what she and her assistants do for us.

Alvin Schuetz, Henry Lander, Frankie Mynar, Edward Mynar, and Joe Parma hid the eggs for us, with the help of some of the larger boys from the teen, club. Those who found the prize eggs in the 1-to-5-year group were: 1st prize, Sharon Kahanek; second, David Dobecka; and third, Jerry Mazanec. Age groups from 8 to 12 were Denise Smajstrla, 1st prize; William Kaluza, second place; and Theresa. Mazanec, third. In the group from 6 to 8 the winners were: Marettia Lander, 1st place; Henrietta Lander, second; and Carol Dobecka, third. We really enjoyed the hunt and we would like to thank all who donated the eggs for the hunt and who helped in any way to make it a success.

We would like to let the guests know who attended our meeting how glad we were to have them come. My cousin, Chris Vochoska, from Houston, came.

We are hoping that he can come see us in the near future again.

See all of you at the next meeting, May 2 at 2 p.m. Remember that we hold our meetings now before the adult meetings, so come early.

Fraternally, Blake Straten —SPJSTHALLETTSVILLE LODGE NO. 4 Dear Readers, We were glad to see so many come to our last meeting, and Easter Social.

It was drizzling off and on all morning, but it didn't stop us from having the Easter egg hunt for the younger group. After the Easter egg hunt we all had a game party for which our youth leaders had prepared little prizes for the winners. Then we had lunch

ITESTNIK and refreshments. We all enjoyed the Easter Social.

We had two new members join our youth club. Glad to have you both!

They are Marilyn Blaha and Betty Sternadel.

The ham was won by Brother Chas.

Galetka. He also won the door prize.

The youth door prize was won by Anthony.

Hope you all have a nice Easter. Our next meeting is on May 9th. See you all then.

Youth Reporter, Anthony Grones ---SPJSTYOUTH CLUB, LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Dear Readers, Truly, it must be spring! The weather is warmer, the days longer, and bluebonnets are covering the hills everywhere. Maybe this year the weather will be dine for Easter.

It was a delightful day, the eleventh, to hold our pre-Easter meeting. Since we had other things on our minds, our meeting was cut short, but not before we discussed a future wiener roast and hayride. One of those other things was a cake walk from which we reaped a nice sum of $16 or more.

For the younger set there was an Easter egg hunt.

Tonette Pavelka found the most eggs and Peggy Pavelka found the least.

Both received delicious-looking chocolate eggs. A word of thanks to the two gentlemen who helped the Easter Bunny hide the eggs.

Congratulations to the rich set: Linda Pavelka, Gene Pavelka, Barbara Breitkreutz and Kathy Zalman. All received checks for placing in the Point System. Odd isn't it, all the money was spent before the checks were cashed.

Kathy Zalman, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Members, Last Friday and Monday we didn't go to school because we had Easter holidays.

On Easter Sunday my married brother and my sister-in-law came from Houston to spend Easter with us. They brought my nieces, too. The oldest niece is staying with us now. Her name is DeAnn. I hope you all had a happy Easter.

Yours truly, Anita Krpec

11 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Friends, Last Sunday, April 11th, I went to see my brother in Houston. I had a lot of fun seeing and playing with my nieces.

After dinner we were riding around and ended up at the zoo. There were so many people there you could hardly walk.

All the animals there were very interesting to see. They had a sign up which had the names of all the animals.

With Easter just a few days off, all the children are waiting for the Easter bunny to come to their home.

I wish all of you a Happy Easter.

Fraternally, Bennie Krpec ----SPJSTLODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Members and Friends, On Wednesday, April 4th, we had our monthly meeting. The mothers who attended the meeting were Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Mrs. Pete Berta, Mrs. Milan Krutilek, Mrs. Alvin Kaha.nek, Mrs. Pete Fucik, Mrs. Jerome Dorotik, Mrs. Fred Krpec, Mrs. Mike Krpec, Mrs. Lawrence Treybig, and Mrs. Lad Sirubar.

New members are Chris, Debbie, Marsha, and Denise Treybig.

We had an Easter egg party. Madilyn Merta found the prize egg. Kevin Dorotik found the most eggs.

We also had an April Fool's party.

Rodney Dluhos won the prize.

Fraternally yours, Donna Srubar Secretary LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Vestnik Readers, Sunday, April 11th, we went to the meeting. There were 17 present in the youth, club meeting. We had a birthday party for my brother, Teddy Wayne. We served cookies and the youth club gave him a birthday card.

My cousin, Derald Lee Matejka, also received a card. His birthday was on April Fool's Day. Later, we went outside and had an Easter egg hunt. We all had fun looking for the eggs. When that was over my mother, who is our youth director, let us play ball. Then we practiced our play. After that we ate and everyone enjoyed talking to one another.

God bless you all, and please attend the meetings.

Kathy Jean Manthei, Youth Reporter

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members, I thought I would write a few lines to the Vestnik and remind those who are interested in entering the king or queen contests to be in the May meeting, so we will know who is interested, and so that they can start getting their speeches ready. Be sure and come to the May meeting.

I want to thank the mothers who helped me in the last meeting and With the Easter hunt. I know the Children enjoyed it all. We will practice our parts at the hall on April 30th, on a Friday night. Mothers and children, be sure and attend this rehearsal for the district meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Gladys Manthei, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Readers, We had a meeting yesterday. We had a nice meeting. I found 19 Easter eggs, but I gave them away to the little ones. I enjoyed giving them away more than, finding them. Thanks to the mothers who helped with the Easter hunt.

We will have our district meeting soon. I am glad because I always enjoy the meetings. I always meet some new friends there.

Ludy came home Friday night. We were glad to see him. He went to the meeting with us. I was glad.

I will close for now.

A friend, Gary Manthei LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, On April 4th we had our monthly meeting. I missed most of it, but I did participate in part of an April Fool's gag and an Easter egg hunt. Afterwards, we had refreshments of cake, punch, and potato chips. fraternally, Duane Treybig SPJST-

NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, Tuesday, April 13, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th, grade went to the San Jacinto Monument. We also went on the Battleship Texas. We really enjoyed it Coming home we had trouble. Our bus broke down. The generator played out the fan belt broke, it was hard shifting, and the brakes jammed.

Thanks to Mr. Hrncir we made it home.

Yours truly, Madilyn Merta LODGE

YOUTH CLUB, LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, The Elk Youth Club held its monthly meeting, April 11, 1955. We had a very successful meeting. I would like to thank all of the wonderful ladies who donated cakes for our cake walk; also, those who serve on the entertainment committee please get in contact with me so we can plan our hayride and wiener roast. We will then submit our plans for approval at the May meeting, which will be held the first Sunday, May 2, because of Mother's Day. Until the next meeting, I remain, Fraternally, Linda Pavelka —SPJSTLODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Vestnik Readers, On Tuesday, April 13, the third, fourth fifth, sixth, and seventh, grades went to the San Jacinto Monument and on the Battleship Texas. I enjoyed it very much.

Fraternally, Monica Merta — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, Today we got our report cards. I made pretty good on mine. My best subject is spelling. I always get an a in spelling.

This coming Sunday is Easter and we are going to my grandma's for dinner. All my aunts, uncles, and cousins are coming. My aunt and uncle from Germany are coming with their children. I hope we have a happy Easter.

Yours sincerely, Marian Dorotik P.S. Happy Easter Day! SPJSTLODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members and Friends, Well, I hope everyone recovered from a happy Easter Day. Soon school will be out. I do not want to see vacation come because I will miss seeing and talking to my friends.

The farmers are busy now planting and rolling cotton. I hope they don't work too hard.

Our next meeting will be on the first Sunday in May, s• come and have fun.

I will close for now. This is just a short reminder to let you know about the meeting. God Bless All. Rose Marie Marek, Historian

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 THE' UNKNOWN PATRIOT He was an intense, hollow-cheeked man, 39 years old. He had snapping black eyes. Over 187 years ago he delivered a speech which electrified colonial America — and which every schoolboy remembers today.

But few people know the rest of his history. He is the forgotten man of the Revolution.

His name was Patrick Henry of Virginia. The speech was the famous blast against Great Britain which concluded, "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" It shocked the loyalists. It set a thrill of courage through the patriots. It caused Lord Dunmore, royal governor of Virginia, to call Patrick an outlaw.

The fiery outlaw had to flee for his life.

But he didn't flee far. A month later, he led a company of volunteers against the British. He demanded payment for Some gunpowder that the king's troops had seized from the citizen's supply. He forced the government to give the money. Then he provided the gunpowder.

Patrick had learned stubborn resistance to misfortune long before. One of 11 children, he had ceased his formal schooling at 10 years of age. He had married young, (failed as a storekeeper, and done poorly as a farmer.

In his twenties he had decided to become a lawyer so he could feed his growing family. (Eventually, 15 children were born to him). He had crammed law into his head for 6 short weeks, faced his examiners boldly, and had been awarded a license.

Throughout the Revolution, Patrick rallied the sagging colonies. As the first independent governor of Virginia, he supported Gen. Washington with troops, supplies, and money. He sent George Rogers Clark on his expedition to the Northwest—which resulted in the surrender of the British at Detroit. After the war, he demanded that the ney United States Constitution contain safeguards for individual right.

Largely through his efforts, the Bill of Rights went into the document.

At 50, he was broke and sick. All his energies had gone into public service. Ignoring physical pain, he reopened his law practice. His first cases showed that his magic with words was still there. He packed court rooms. He charmed juries. Within eight years he earned enough to retire, independently wealthy.

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 For the rest of his life, admiring countrymen tried to get him back into politics. He wasn't strong enough. He turned down chances to be United States senator, envoy to France, minister to Spain, chief justice of the supreme court, secretary of state, and vice-president. In 1799, he was elected to the Virginia legislature. But by now he was too ill to stand. One day, to relieve his pain, he took a vial of liquid mercury. Moments later, he died.

Although neglected by historians, Patrick Henry was much loved by his compatriots. George Washington and John Adams considered him a hero.

Thomas Jefferson said he "was above all in maintaining the spirit of the Revolution."

His most far-sighted statement came before the Revolution, however. In 1774, he said, "I am not a Virginian, but an American."

-SPJST-

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the officers and members of Lodge Needville, No. 81, we, the undersigned members Of the Resolution Committee, herewith extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JOSEPH P. KOVAR. Brother Kovar, age 90, a retired farmer, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1965, after a long illness. Be was a resident of Needville for 52 years, and a member of the SPJST 61 years. He had been a member of Lodge No. 28 in East Bernard when he joined in 1903.

Garmany and Company was in charge of funeral arrangements. Services were held at the chapel at 9:15 Monday, March 15, ('ollowed by a Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville. Rev. C. A. , Quinn offered the Mass. Interment was in the East Gethsemane Cemetery at Rosenberg.

Survivors are his wife, Mary F. Kovar; one son, Joseph Kovar of Needville; six daughters, Mrs. S. A. Stavinoha of Fairchild, Mrs. Richard Stavinoha, Mrs. V. F. Barta, Miss Rose Kovar, Mrs. Ladd Stavinoha, and Mrs. Arnold Sury, all cif Needville; 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

VESTNfK With life's toil now ended, may our departed brother rest in eternal peace, and honor be to his memory.

Dated at Needville, Texas, this, the 11th day of April, 1965.

Marie Matcek, Stella Mucka, Arnold L. Franek, —Resolution Committee RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, SPJST, Skidmore, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, GEORGIE MAE HANUS, wf..ib passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 1965 at the age of 43 years.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 27, 1965 at 3 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Beeville, Texas, of which the deceased sister was a member; burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Skidmore.

Sister Rams was a faithful member di Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, SPJST for 20 years.

Survivors are her husband, Brother Charlie Hanus; two daughters, Evelyn Joyce and Barbara Jean; two sons, Charles Eugene and James Ernest; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Muenich; one sister, Mrs. R. L. Wheeler; and one brother, Elo Muenich.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Annie Mae Gilbert J. J. Doubrava Jos. Koliha, Jr. —Resolution Committee RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Needville No. 81, on behalf of the officers and members of our lodge, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, TILLIE MARIE HOC MAN, who passed away Tuesday, March 16, 1965, in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, after a lingering illness. She was 36 years old.

Funeral services were held at the Triska Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 17, at 4 p.m. with the Rabbi Robert I. Kahn officiating. Burial was in the Morton Cemetery at Richmond, Texas. ,Survivors are her husband, Abraham

13 Hochman, of Rosenberg; three sons, Joe, Harley, and Stephen; three daughters, Mary Kay, Andrea, and Eileen, all of Rosenberg; father, Julium Suler, of Richmond, and grandmother, Mrs. Frank Krejci of Weimar.

Sister Hochman was a member of Lodge Needville No. 81 for 13 years.

Ehe will be remembered by her many friends of her loving disposition. An untimely death took her when her children, all minors, need her most.

We join the family in their great sorrow. May their loved one rest ix peace.

Dated at Needville, Texas, this, the 11th day of April, 1965.

Marie Matcek, Stella Mucka, Arnold L. Franek, —Resolution Committee -SPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We of the Placed° SPJST Lodge No. 97, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, at the passing of our beloved lodge sister, MRS. T. M. HELLUIVIS, who passed away April 9, 1965 at the age of 80.

She was born August 16, 1884. She is survived by one son, Ned J. Hellums, three grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11 at Richardson's Funeral Home in Port Lavaca. Burial was in the Shillerville Cemetery.

May our departed sister, rest in eternal peace.

Inez Stavarek, Ed. J. Baros, John Balusek, —Resolution Committee -SPJSTIMPOSING; COMMEMORATIVE CENTENNIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Even from the narrow perspective Of the past few days of the imposing ceremonies in Washington, D. C., when the Sokols in America commemorated the crossing from one century into a second one, highlighted by the acceptance of the Sokol Physical Fitness Stamp, we can evaluate their historical significance for a successtful future in America and in the world.

Our public richly deserves to share in the joy of their complete success, because of its wholehearted support and complete understanding for all the efforts and goals of the Sokol Commemorative, Stamp Committee.

14 The thrilling execution of the programs of all the ceremonies, enthusiasm of the participants, sincere expressions of outstanding governmental officials and leaders of the Sokol Movement created such strong impressions that they will never be forgotten by the eyewitnesses. They will become a new elixir (V life, and invaluable aid for increased and longlived activity in the gymnasiums, as well as for all of us in our daily lives, in our increased participation in our work for all our national, fraternal, social and cultural organizations so vitally interested in maintaining the gull blossom of our ethnic group in the United States.

The exceptional success of the Centennial celebrations have a far-reaching meaning, for the Sokols. They revealed to the American public and government officials their capability of rendering valued service for the practical execution of the governments program for the nations physical fitness. They showed that the fundamental principles of the Sokols Fitness program promulgated a hundered years ago by Dr. Miroslav Tyrs and 4Tindrich Fuegner scintilate with a magical strength, like a gem ground to perfect proportions by expert diamond cutters for decades, in this case they are the leading educators and instructors of all the S.okil organizations.

Their workshops were and are the Sokol gymnasiums, their products, exemplary citizens in the greatest nation Of the free world, the United States of America.

On many occasions during the ceremonies in Washington, D.C., February 13, 14 and 15, 1965, the Sokols received official recognition. That is a certainty that the ;Sokol idea, guaranteeing the harmonious development of the mind and body will become the property of the American Nation within a .few years. It will assure the training not only of the present youth but also of all future generations creating physical fit, morally mature, selfdisciplined men and women, exemplary citizens WI this land.

Exceptional was a view of the Commerce Auditorium filled to capacity by the members of the Sokol Excursions, their friends, the general American public and government officials.

Not a square foot was empty on the main floor, balcony or gallery. On the stage was a simple but effective decoration of palms in the background, above it a Falcon on a blue background

VESTNfIC accented by clouds. Below this the figures 1856 — 100 — 1965.

Dignified Opening of the Academy After the colors were posted, the Czech Singing Society Yyda of Chicago, Illinois, directed by Prof. Frank Kubina, sang the national anthem.

The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Jacqueline Shoura and Albeit Pokorny, Juniors of Sokol Baltimore, Md. Bro. Charles Kropik, member of the Stamp Committee filled the role of `Master of Ceremonies in the place of the Committee President, Bro. James L. Cihak, whose sudden illness prevented him from making the trip to Washington. Bro. Kropik, however, read the address of welcome sent by Bro. Cihak, which was received with appreciation.

Belore the end of the program, Bro. Edward Stetka, physical director of the Southern Section of the Eastern District of ASO, and director of the evening's program, and his aide Bro. Frank Stovicek, physical director of Sokol, Washington, D. C. were presented and enthusiastically greeted by the audience. With the singing of "America the Beautiful" from C. H. Woods by Lyra, the program ended. It fulfilled its mission. The Sokols in America proved their ability, as experienced teachers, for the training of a physically fit nation. They stepped into the second century fully prepared to fulfill everything asked of them.

—SPJST-

and Gardens

Yards WEEDS, AND LAWN FOOD. Although weed-and-feed products have been on the market for quite a few years, there are many people who have never used them. Some, of course, may smiply not have heard about them. Others may have considered their 'usefulness limited and preferred to keep the two jobs separate, using fertilizer and various weed killers as required.

Now however, weed-and-feeds are broadening their spectrum of effectiveness quite dramatically and those who haven't used them sa 'far may well be tempted to do so this season. For example, Scotts has just introduced a new product which is called Turf Builder Plus 2. The fertilizing part of this needs no description since it is identical with the popular lawn food of that name. The Plus 2 part refers to the double job it does in selective week control. It not only clears out

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 rosette type weeds — dandelions, plantain, yellow rocket, and lambsquarters — but also viney weeds — chick weed, clover, ground ivy, purslane and henbit.

Application of this multiple duty product is just the same as with any fertilizer and you can put it on whenever the weeds are growing actively.

Best results are obtained when is foliage is moist from due, rain or sprinkling. Don't expect the weeds to disappear overnight. At first you'll notice nothing but a twisting of the leaves. But one day you'll realize that the disfiguring weeds have disappeared. Meanwhile, of course, the grass has been growing and filling out as a "result of the fertilizing.

A combination like this naturally costs more than straight fertilizer but less than fertilizer and the various weedicides purchased separately. You save yourself a good many journeys back and fourth across the lawn. And since some of you have too much to do anyway, particularly in the spring, the success' Of such worki-savers would seem to be assured.

Exceptions: Not for use on putting 'greens or lawns of St. Augustine, dichondra, lippia or similar ground covers.

Resistant weeds may require one or two follow-up treatments at monthly intervals.

When to use: Any time susceptible weeds are growing actively and the temperature is 50 degrees F. or above.

On new plantings, delay treatment until after new grass has been mowed the second time. Delay planting grass seed until after a heavy rain or watering and not sooner than 2 weeks after treatment.

How to use: Apply with a Scotts Spreader at setting No. 6 when foliage is moist from rain or sprinkling. With E-Z Spread, have large holes open.

Rain or sprinkling, mowing or heavy traffic within 24 hours, reduces effectiveness by removing granules from weeds. A repeat treatment may be needed. but wait at least one week.

Results to expect: Stems and leaves begin to twist in a few days but a month of good growing weather may be needed before weed control is complete.

Program scheduling: Allow 2 weeks 'before seeding, 7 days before or after other product applications.

Package: 2,500 sq. ft. (11 1/4 lbs.) $3.95; 5,000 sq. ft. (22 1/2 lbs.- $6.95.

Ingredients: 20-5-5, plus 0.8 per cent dimethylamine salt or 2, (2-methy1-4chlorophenoxy- propionic acid (equiva-

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ON THE LAWN With Larry Lawrence Is a spreader really necessary for putting on lawn fertilizer? I am occasionally asked this question and the truthful answer is "Nu." Just as fingers were made before 'forks, seed and fertilizer were thrown by hand long before spreaders were invented.

However, a spreader offers many advantages. In the case of fertilizer it is likely to save you money since hand application is usually wasteful and when it comes to weed controls where complete and accurate coverage is important, a .spreader is practically essential.

One of the frequent complaints against spreaders is that if they are not cared for they are likely to rust, particularly at the bottom of the hopper. To overcome this, I see that Scotts new spreaders now have a. new microcrystalline bonded finish and are guaranteed to last twice as long as any spreader you may have owned in the past.

Some people trade in their old spreaders every few years. This makes sense, particularly when most dealers will give you a good allowance on your old spreader, no matter what condition it is in.

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THE FAMILY 7' AWYM Name-Dropping Care to change your name? According,• to a survey, one-third of all adult Americans are ,dissatisfied with the name they bear, And in substantial numbers they are trading it in for a new model.

There are two ways to make -the change. In most states, you can take your choice of either method.

First, you can do it yourself. All that is necessary is to get yourself' generally known by the new name. The trouble is, the process is too gradual.

There may be uncertainty. at any given moment, as to whether the change has really "taken." And doubts about your name can cause complications in everything from collecting a debt to taking out insurance, from getting a credit card to selling your home.

The second method of name-cnang-

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ing, by court order, is far better. A formal request is submitted to the appropriate tribunal. Ti it is approved, that settles the matter — instantly.

Of course, the court does not have to approve your request. Your reason for changing might be found unacceptable. Thus, you cannot change your name for such skulduggery as dodging creditors or cashing in unfairly on someone else's good will. Doubtless you would have trouble changing your parne to "Woolworth" for the purpose of old -ining a variety stare, or to "Charlie Chaplin" for a fling at comedy.

oral characteristics of the disease. One is that every two or three years, a reservoir of .i.:.;u11 , :ible children builds up. A m,-.:,a:les epidemic empties the reservoir. f,Tea . :iy all children who are exposed and not protected come down with measles.

Too, judges sometimes frown on changes that are notably offbeat. One judge balked at changing a man's name to "Jesus Christ II" (I don't believe it would be within my discretion"), and another judge said no to girl's request for "Baby Doll" ("How would it look on a ,driver's license?").

But as a rule the judge will say yes, leaving it primarily up to the individual to decide what name he shall carry. In one case, a man wanted to Americanize his Italian name. His relatives, proud of their !family background, showed up in court to object.

But the court granted the change anyhow, with this comment:

A child coming clown with measles may seem to have cold symptoms — a dripping nose, watery eyes, wheezing and similar discomfort — about 10 clays after exposure. The first sure sign that it is measles is the appearance of "Koplik spots" — bluish-white specks surrounded by redness in the mouth. A blotchy rash follows on the child's face and body, as the sign most of us recognize as measles. If yoer child develops any of these symptoms, contact your physician at once.

"The law does not require a man to retain and to perpetuate the surname of his ancestors."

(A public service feature of the American Mar Association and the State Bar of Texas. Written by Will Bernard).

MEASLES ARE NOT HARMLESS

Anyone who thinks measles is a harmless childhood disease is sadly mistaken.

In the first place, "childhood disease" is a misnomer. Any person, regardless of age, who has not had measles may have them. Measles is, however, rightly associated with childhood since 90 per cent of our children have it before their 'fifteenth birthday.

Secondly, measles is not the harmless illness that most mothers seem to think it is.

Although recovery is routine for most children, about 500 children in the nation die every year from illness stemming from it. Or, a side-effect can be inflammation of the brain, leading to mental retardation, Last year 71,629 measles cases were reported in Texas. Statistics show sev-

Another fact the figures show is that February through April is the measles season -- that is, most cases occur during this time of the year.

A virus so small that it measures only from two to alve millionths of an inch in diameter is responsible for the disease.

Today, you can keep your child from having measles and eliminate the possibility of serious side-effects with immunization against measles.

Why take a chance; see your family physician.

—Texas State Dept. of Health SPJST

11/11171 DEER DISAPPEAR In response to the grumblings of some unhappy hunters who plead to know where the "plentiful deer" had run, one expert reddened the faces of some veterans with this succinct evaluation: "Fellas, dee • are around all right, and if they can't be found, then: —you're strolling into deer country out in the open, probably clomping over brush while telling knee-slapping stories; or —you're looming over a ridge in full view; or —you're making for the sunny side of the slope every time; or —you've)forgotten to remember that during daylight deer take cover; or —you're sending your scent on ahead of you as you stalk with your back to the wind; or —you're ignoring those handy binoculars; or —you're hunting within a couple of miles (too close) of the road; or —are you sure deer are supposed to be there in the first place?

—From "Winchester Proof"

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1965 ZPRAVA PitIJMU A VYDANI ZA MESIC BREZEN, 1965 RECEIPTS - PRtJEM:

Mortuary Umrtni

Bonds - Bondy Mortgage Loans - Majetkove piljeky Certificate Loans - Certifikatove pujeky Premiums - Umrtni poplatky od ;:adil Interest on Certificate Loans - Urok z CertifikatovYch pujeek Interest on Mortgage Loans - Urok z majetkovYch pfijeek -----Interest on Bonds - Urok z bondt Returned Premiums - (Reinsurance) Income From R. M. 0. - Z mineralniho majetku Annuities (Retirement) -Rent from S. P. J. S. T. Building. - Najem z budovy Appraisal Fee - Na odhady Sale of Lodge Supplies - Prodej tadovYch potteb

3,000.00 115,507.88 7,150.81 61,613.81 3,844.20 40,116.31 892.50 634.97 693.31 173.68 2,483.44

Total Receipts - CelkovY piijem Cash Balance 3-1-65 - Hotovost 3-1-65

236,160.94 392,617.88 628,778.82

DISBURSEMENTS: - VYDANf: Mortgage Loans - Majetkove Vijay Certificate Loans - Certifikatove pujeky Surrender Value Cert. Loans. Propuetene certifikaty Matured Endowments - Vyplacene nadaeni poji gteni Death Claims - Vyplacene inurtni podpory Returned Premiums a Bonus - Vracene funrtni poplatky a bonus Returned Interest certificate Loans - VracenY fink cert. ptileek Bond Expense - Vydani za bondy SPJST Building Maintenance - ftizeni a vydrZovani budovy actuary - Aktuarovi Advertising - Oznamky Appraisal Expense - Na odhady Attorney Fee - Pravnikovi za vytizovani piljeek Commissions - Komfgne Contributions - Dary District Meeting - Okrskova schnze Emblems - Odznaky Freight and Express - Dovozne Medical Exams - Lekatske prohlidky Non-Medical Exams - Bezlekatske prohlidk y Membership Dues - Poplatky elent.

Vestnik - Vestnik Office Maintenance - VydrZovani fitadovny Office Rent - Najemne z fitadovny Organizational Expense - Organizaerd vydani Postage - PoUovne Salary Directors - Slu'Zne teditelii Salary Employees - Sluhie vYp omoci Salary Officers - SluZne . iitedniku Salary Editor - SluZne reda ktora Stationery and Supplies - Psaci potteby a tiskova prate Tax, FICA - Dane _ Telephone and Telegraph - Telefon a telegraf Travel, Officers - Cestovne Utednikt Notary Fee - Za notatske oveteni Fraternal Activities Salary, State Youth Director - SinLae, Statni ieditel mladee

Expense Vydani

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483.98 82.50

3,00( 116,30E 7,15C 98,16E 3,884 40,65( 97l 63z 69: 171 2,48: 01: 44

37,406.55 16,909.72

1,871.71 5,070.00

275,43f 414,591

54,316.27

6,941.80

690,036

798.96 36,046.68

506.27

1,315.00 44.87

192,085.85 9,981.00 3,677.70 5,882.55 24,973.00 725.96 17.58 5.45 1,690.22

132.14

r300.00 508.31 1,354.73 1,787.59 2,626.38 60.00 157.40 450.00 4.42 520.50 657.20 15.00 3,065.65 224.17 400.00 181.66 59.50 350.00 2,181.92 4,216.66 750.00 391.33 350.41 138.40 297.66 4.50 6.39 450.00

192,085 9,981 3,677 5,882 24,973 858 1',

1,690 30( 50E 1,35( 1,781 2,626 6( 151 45C 9 52C 651 E 3,065 224 40( 18; 5f 35( 2,181 4,21( 75( 391 35( 13E 29'i 4 ( 45(

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17 1,361.41

Total Disbursements - Celkove vydani Cash 4-1-65 - Hotovost 4-1-65

1,361.41

239,039.31 389,739.51

22,871.19 31,445.08

132.14 6,809.66

262,042.64 427,994.25

628,778.82

54,316.27

6,941.80

690,036.89

389,739.51 849,377.40 10,999,435.39 817,758.56 100,000.00 152,000.00 39,212.12 70.00

31,445.08

6,809.66 4,906.80 130,034.13

427,994.25 854,284.20 11,129,469.52 817,758.56 100,000.00 152,000.00 39,212.12 70.00 40,592.35

141,750.59

13,561,381.00

ASSETS - MAJETEK JEDNOTY Cash - Hotovost Government Bonds - Vladni bondy Mortgage Loans - Pnjeky na majetek Certificate Loans - Pujely na certifikaty Stock - Akcie SPJST Building - SPJST but:Lova Real Estate owned - Majetek Other Assets - Jine zdroje Furniture and Fixtures Nabytek v ukadovne

40,592.35 13,347,592.98

Fraternally yours INCOME FROM LODGES IN MARCH, 1965 Lodge Amount 1 299.23 4 2,458.54 1,271.68 80.65 215.22 9 712.09 10 29.20 11 10.02 12 13.76 13 149.47 14 167.50 15 529.43 16 276.73 17 4,887.85 18 66.79 19 138.32 20 2,013.90 21 69.49 23 278.58 24 1,299.31 25 4,139.48 27 786.62 28 1,201.64 2,217.41 29 501.40 30 15.99 31 32 762.66 33 763.95 1,034.87 35 36 441.02 8.46 37 38 404.63 935.38 40 784.56 42 113.62 44 301.82 595.11 45 1,926.53 47 572.56 48 940.09 46

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50 51 54 56 57 58 60 63 64 65 66 67 68 69: 72 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 87 88 89 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 101 103 106 107 110 112 113 114 116

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S bratrskSrm pozdravem Ben 2abCik, Financial Secretary (ildetnil 1,013.95 267.80 1,326.41 478.06 114.93 803.97 171.24 1,359.89 26.58 95.60 986.03 190.36 1,185.14 23.60 983.88 74.32 18.06 1,196.08 1,004.76 1,867.66 25.97 93.85 4,447.08 95.65 1,667.99 10,340.16 350.69 399.47 3,639.05 517.60 367.26 99.48 20.82 500.27 1.33 267.09 276.26 892.13 135.82 474.02 21.41 46.60 119.04

117 118 120 122 125 126 127 128 129 130 133 135 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 146 147 148 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169

123.43 223.37 50.32 134.84 22.05 177.56 47.06 57.78 107.03 712.70 2,691.00 1,082.62 109.96 551.98 5,875.24 67.28 168.18 504.91 584.31 502.30 113.65 1,357.14 430.37 52.00 798.83 3,164.86 445.59 76.61 3,718.63 54.90 636.31 223.18 88.85 474.84 125.62 456.99 306.98 88.50 115.38 240.72 _ _ r 98,166,79

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FACE LIFTING AT WHITNEY STATE PARK Additional installations in the 1,315acre Lake Whitney State Park may be ready for use by early summer, according to W. M. "Mark" Gosdin, assistant director for park services.

Foundations for 40 screened shelters and 80 shade shelters will be poured

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and provisions are being made to accommodate 100 additional trailers.

New construction includes an office, residence, maintenance and concession buildings.

An enlarged water system awaits only construction of a 100-foot water tower now being readied.

A work crew supplied by the State Department of Corrections, under an inter-agency agreement, is eJ.caring the park of undesirable brush; and big vegetation.

Lake Whitney State Park is located on the east side of the lake with the entrance on Park Road No. 1244 out of Whitney, west of Hillsboro.

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During the 1964 season I rented rooms in my private home to visitors of the World's Fair. Many of my anest5 were countrymen who read my advertisements hi Crech and Slovak language newspapers. They were so not only with the accommodations, but also with the -;ow rates I charged them.

This year, the last season of the Fair, I will continue renting rooms in my home, which is located in a peaceful, residential section of Flushing, close to the Wor'ld's Fair. Wouldn't you like to spend your stay in New this year with a countryman? You will receive a warm welcome and the best attention from us. The cost will be half of the rate charged by hotels and motels in this neighborhood. There are no parking problems. From my home you can reach the fairgrounds within a few minutes.

Address inquiries in English, Czech, or Slovak to

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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 bonaftde lodge of ficeg, or in some cases, by lodge hall managers.

Lodge No, 15, Buckholts Saturday, May 1 — Joe Patek's Orch. of Shiner Saturday, May 8 — Vrazel's Polka Band Saturday, May 22 — Wedding Dance, Slim .Haisler's Playboys of Temple.

SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, May 22 — Private dance; music by the Music Masters, Ennis.

SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, May 2 — May Fete Celebration; Queen Coronation at 4 p.m.

Junior Grand March 7:30; Grand March 8 p.m. Music by Lee Roy Matocha, afternoon and night.

May 8 — Patch May 15 — Hi-Toppers June 6 — Patch June 12 — Vrazels June 19 — HI-Toppers July 10 -- Patek July 17 — Fig Toppers Aug, 7 — Vrazels Lodge No. 35, Elk April 24 — Sam Weaver and His Musical Playboys of Waco May 1 — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple May 8 — Fiddle Swingsters of Waco May 15 — Albin and His Rhythm Playboys of Waco May 22 — Sam Weaver and His Musical Pals of Waco May 29 — Fiddle Swingsters of Waco --SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 24 — Rythm Masters Playboys from Temple Saturday, May 1st — George Machart; members free.

Saturday, May 8 — Johnnie and the D:amonds Saturday, May 15 — Jessie Lee Playboys Saturday, May 21st — Hi-Notes from La. Grange Saturday, May 29 — Vrazel's Polka Band.

VEsTNIK Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, April 24 _ The Continentiais Saturday, May 8 — The Jades Saturday, May 22 — The Kounts Saturday, June 12 — The Sonics Saturday, June 26 — The Traits Saturday, July 10 — The Continentals -SPJST-Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, April 24 — Pechal-Ketterman Wedding Dance; music by Baca's Orchestra of Fayetteville Saturday, May 1 — Dance; music by the Hi-Toppers Saturday, May 8 — Dance; music by Vrazel's Polka Masters Saturday, May 15 — Battle Dance; music by Albert David and the Temple Rhythm Masters SPJSTLodge No. 48, Beyersville Sunday, April 25 — Dance, LeRoy Matocha, afternoon and night.

Sunday, May 2 — Regular monthly meeting.

Sunday, May 16 — May Fete Celebration. Dance; Vrazel's Polka Band.

Saturday, May 29 — Music by Ladis Vrazel Band Sunday, June 6 — Regular monthly meeting.

Sunday, June 13 — Weisner Reunion Sunday, June 20 — Erdman Reunion Saturday, June 26 — Dance, Sit Krenek Sunday, July 18 — Maresh Reunion Sunday, June 27 — Shiller-Hejl Reunion Sunday, July 4 _. Dance; Vrazel's Polka Band Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, April 25 — Charlie's Polka Band Sunday, May 2 — Regular meeting.

Saturday, May 8 -- All day wedding Sunday, June 6 — Family reunion Saturday June 12 — All day wedding Sunday, July 13 — Sulak reunion Sunday, July 4 — Annual picnic Saturday July 17 — All day wedding Sunday, July 18 — Volcik Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday, July 24 — All day wedding Saturday, Aug. 28 — Birthday party.

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Lodge No. 69, Waco Saturday night, April 24 — The HiToppers of New Braunfels Saturday, May 1 — Wedding dance Monday, May 3 — Directors, Entertainment, and Convention Committee Meeting, open to all members of Lodge 66 Saturday, May 8 — Sam Weaver and His Musical Palls of Waco Saturday, May 15 — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple

Wednesday, April 21, 1965 Sunday, May 16 — Regular lodge meeting Saturday, May 22 — Eddie Kiepac and his Rhythm Masters of Temple SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 24 — Eddie Klepac and the Rhythm Masters Saturday, May 1st — Louie Steffek and the Versatiles Sunday, May 30 — Annual Picnic, all day; day and night by Joe Patch Lodge No. 81, Dallas Saturday, May 1 — Dance; music by the Music Masters Saturday, May 15 — Dance; Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones Sunday, May 16 — Regular monthly meeting rday, May 29 — Soft Ball Dance; Music Masters Saturday, June 5 — Dance; Rudy Kurtz Sunda y , June 6 — Annual Picnic at Vickery Park Saturday, June 19 _ Dance; Mmsic Masters Sunday, June 20 — Regular Monthly Meeting.

No. 80, Houston Thursday, April 22 — Social night, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24 — Dance; music by Kni ghts of Dixie Monday, April 25 — Glee Club meeting.

Thursday, April 29 _ Social night, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

-SPJST-SPJST Lodge 130 Dallas --- Sokol Zizka, Dance; music by Saturday, Apeli 24 the Peppermints Saturday, May 8 — Dance; music by the Music Masters. Sponsored by Lodge 130 Saturday, May 22 — Dance music by the Peppermints Saturday, June 12 -- Dance; music by the Cale Orchestra Saturday, June 26 — Dance; music by the Music Masters urday, July 10 — Dance, music by Eric Honza Saturday, July 24 — Special Dance, music by the Music Masters Saturday, August 7 — Dance; music by Ernie Honza Orchestra Saturday, August 21 — Dance; music

by Al Grebnik from Schuyler, Nebr.

Saturday, August 28 — Youth Coronation Dance; Music by the Peppermints -SPJSTLodge Stefa'nik 142, Houston Saturday, May 8 — Dance; music by Karel Matejka Orchestra. (Sponsored by the. Youth Club).

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies ROCNiK 53 — eisLo 16 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST., P. 0. Box 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS

21. DUBNA 1965

CTYRI DESITICY LET PODPORNt A NARODNI PRACE

(Upravil Franta Motreka; vS rliato z Vestniku ze dne 22. Zervence 1936.)

DEJINY NA gI SPJST VE ZKRATCE Dokoneeni DesatY sjezd, kterY se konal 31. eervence 0 2. srpna 1928 v Temple, vynesl Bratrstvu dalai easove Zadouci zlepaeni. Sjezdu ptedsedal Eng. Jelinek, tajemniky byli: R. Cervenka, Stepan Valeik, F. K. Bueek a Wm. Rezek.

Jednota eitala v 149 radech 10.872 elenu, majetek dostoupil na $1,814.420, solvence koncem r. 1927 obnaaela 100.50 procent a procento oeekavaneho mrti vykazovalo stejneho roku 73.10 proe. Tento sjezd zvlaate byl veden duchem pokrokovym, co'Z' dokazuji novoty ptijate a sice: amrtni podpora zvyauje se do $5.000; Glen neschopny prace nasledkem nemoci neb stari, mute obdrkti piijeku na svilj certifikat na 6% Uroku; Hl. fitadovna se zmocriuje zavadeti takove druhy pojistek, jake by se ukazaly nutne a prospeane; tstredi mute vyplaceti odmeny za ziskavani novYch elenu a ustanoviti agitaeni vybor; zavadi se dvojnasobna firazova pojistka (Double Indemnity) a zaklada se Detsky Odbor; dr. Miekovi, profesoru eatiny na statni universite povoleno dopiniti jeho plat na $3.000; sjezd odporueuje podporu Sokolstva v Texasu. Za fitedniky- byli zvoleni: C. H. chernoskY ptedseda, Eng. Jelinek mistoptedseda, J. R. Ku}Jena tajemnik, J. N. Vavra pokladnik, Aug. Kacit pravni radce, do fieetniho vYboru: Cervenka, Valeik a Syptak, za dozorce: J. H. Hurta, F. J. Marek a F. Aneinec, redaktorem zvolen Jos. Tapal,

DOMOVE . . .

Muj domove, mnj domove, proe mim to tolik rid, proe na Vis, drake chaloupky, vidy musim vzpominat?

Mfij domove, miij domove, tarn v srdci krasnSrch eech, me srdce tobe posledni rnuj dech! do tiskoveho vYboru: Jan GajevskY, V. Drobil a Alb. Paenaik. Za misto ptiatiho sjezdu zvoleno mesto Ennis.

JedenactY sjezd, konanY ve dnech 2.

0 5. srpna 1932 v Ennis, pokradoval v easove Zadouci °prove stanov Jednoty a zavedl kadu velmi osvedeenYch zlepaeni. Sjezdu ptedsedal dr. Jos. Kopecky, tajemniky zvoleni: R: Cervenka, F. K. Bueek, Will Nesuda a John Holeeek.

Zprava tajemnika Hi. idadovny bratra Kubeny uvadi: tadu 146, podet elenstva 10.739, v Detskem Odboru 572 ditek, eisteho majetku za 2,465.916, solvence Jednoty koncem roku 1931 — 105.51 procent, procento okkavanYch fimrti 86% proti 64% r. 1928. Nasledkem tube soutek pojiat'oven sjezd zavadi: dosavadni pojistky rozmnauji se o ttidu "D" (patnactileta daivotni, "E" (desetileta daivotni, "F" (patnactileta nashromaklena nadadni ye yeku 65 let; pojiateni ditek od dvou do 16 roku die stupriovand tabulky poplatku i podpory v padu smrti; elenove ne jsouci povinni odebirati organ zbavuji se poplatkt na tento; eleni stati 75 let a kteti byli 'levy Jednoty pa 35

budou opravneni k srake Umrtnich poplatkil na, polovici, ale jen do to doby, dokud naae solvence bude ne mene jak 104%; Hlavni filadovna zmocnena upravit tabulky pro pojistky Detskeho Odboru (20ti leta dotivotni, nadaeni ye veku 18 let)); 'den milk die ptani prestoupiti z tabulky A aneb B do kterekoliv nove pojistky poskytovane Jednotou; zaveden Mad fleetnika Hiavni atadovny; tisk organu zadam Vydavatelstvu Cechoslovaka ye West; dosava.dni Mad mistoptedsedy rozaituje se o druheho mistoptedsedu.

Do Hiavni fitadovny zvoleni: C. H. ChernoskY ptedseda, I. mistoptedseda Jos. Mikeska, II. mistopted. Eng. Jelinek, J. R. Kubena tajemnik, Edw. L. Marek fieetnik, J. N. Vavra pokladnik, Aug. Kacit pravni radce, do tileetniho vYboru: R. Cervenka, Stepan Valeik a Will Nesuda, za redaktora zvolen Fr. Moueka, za dozorce: J. H. Hurta, F. Aneinec a T. H. Skrabanek, do tiskoveho vYboru: John GajevskY, K. LaInovskY a J. KruainskY. Ptiati sjezd polo‘Zen do East Bernard.

Tak jako stoupal podet Mend, obnos pojisteni a jmdni nail Jednoty, tak smele sla SPJST i s duchem dasu. Ilined po enniskem sjezdu rozhodla se Hlavni fitadovna pro zavedeni organisatortii, coz za neurovnanych hospodarskYch pomeril zdalo se zprvit blahovYm, avaak behem prveho roku ptesvedeilo neptiznivce teto novoty o jeji vYslednosti. Naae tady ptieinenim naaich zastupcii byly neneekavanYm po'tern novYch 'Cent zesileny, zalokno sedm kactu. novYch, DetskY Odbor znad-

VESTNfIC SEZNAM ORGANIZATORU

(HERALD) SINCE 1897

Entered as second class mail matter, January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922. Send Form 3579 to Supreme Lodge SPJST, Box 100, Temple, Texas UREDNI ORGAN SLOVANSKE PODPORUJICI JEDNOTY STATU TEXAS Vychazi tYdn'e REDAKTOR NICK MORRIS — Box 85, West, TexaS Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5989 — Shop: HI 6-5282 Vydavatele CECHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY, WEST, TEXAS Predplatne $3.75 Zmeny adres zasilaji se do Hlavni iikadovny Box 100, Temple, Texas Pfedplatne a oznaroky bud'te/ zas1lAny na Vestnik. West, Texas HLAVNI fittADOVNA EDWARD L. MAREK, pfedseda JOE B. HEJNY, mistoptedseda It. A. URBANOVSKY, tajemnik JOS KOLIHA, JR., pokladnik ' ABCIK, finanni tajemnik BEN Z Vtichni v Temple, Texas, Box 100 AUGUST KACIf%, prasni radce, Temple, Taxa!

P 0 Box 845 DR. MARVIN LESIKAR, vrchni lekat P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas kEDITELE JOHN A. KUBENA, prvni okrsek P. 0. Box 180 — La Grange, Texas HENRY VITEK, druhY okrsek P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, tteti okrsek 2924 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75226 R. E. BROZ, etvrty okrsek Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Texas ERNEST HANKA, pity okrsek 6759 Cindy Lane — Houston, Texas 77008 ED SRALLA, S'estY okrsek Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas CHAS HOLASEK, sedmy okrsek 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas TISKOVY VYI3OR MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, predsedkyne 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL c/o SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFOAK 1267 Harlandale — Dallas 16, Texas STANOVNI VYBOR ROY E. HRANICKY, predseda, Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas LEO KRAUSE, tajemnik PO Box 427, Inez, Texas 77968 Latka na uverejneni y e VestnIku muss bYti dodana v sobotu dopoledne.

NevyMdanou latku neusehovikvam4 a nevracime. Obrazky se vraceji jen kdy2 je pa8tovne priloZene. Uvefejneni zasnoubnich anebo svatebnien obrazkil must at 61enovO sam1 hra•

OKRSEK 1 Melvin Skrabanek P 0 Box 270 Caldwell, Texas 77836 OKRSEK II Leonard D. Mikeska 1416 E. Avenue B Temple, Texas 76501 OKRSEK III Arnold M. Vrla 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas 14, Texas OKRSEK IV Fred Kveton Route 1 Abernathy, Texas OKRSEK V Frances Olexa 6402 Taggart Houston, Texas 77007 OKRSEK VI Leo Krause, Jr. P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas OKRSEK VII Roy Ilranic1 ► Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas —MUST-

VRCHNi VEDOUCf MLADEIE Jim BuZera, P. 0. Box 100, Temple Seznam vedoucich mladeie OKRSEK I Mrs. Rud. C. MateJka Rt. 4, Box 504 Bryan, Texas OKRSEK II Mrs. Emily Mikeska Route 1 Rogers, Texas OKRSEK III CAROL ANN NESUDA Telico Road Ennis, Texas OKRSEK IV Mrs. Ed Haisler Route 1 Seymour, Texas OKRSEK V Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp 432 West 32nd St. Houston 18, Texas OKRSEK VI Mrs. Frank Brdee'ka Rt. 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Texas OKRSEK VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Texas

Ve sUedu 21. dubna 1965 ne roz giten. Pritomne ma SPJST 157 z nichZ tri etvrtiny maji syttj spolkovY stanek a nektere dokonce palacovite budovy (rad. Pokrok. v Houstonu, Praha v Taylor, Slovan y e Snook, eislo 25, v Ennis, Komensky v Granger a K. Jona g v East Bernard), kde nag. lid sclaazi se k zabavdm, divadlitm, predna gkarn i programtim.

Jak struene naertnute opravy stanov postupnymi sjezdu prijate dosvedeuji, mladd SPJST raclu let vyplacela amrtni podporu rozeslanim rozpoetu na sdruZene rady a nemela umrtni ani reservni fond. Byla to organisace po zpftsobu vzajemne ochranneho spolku (Mutual Life Ins. Co.) a tyto roky noeateeni ptisobnosti jsou z easti vinny, Ze nag amrtni jak reservni fond byly o jistou east zkraceny a mohly bYti pritomne bYti vyggi. estmim rekordem, na nej2 treba poloziti dtiraz, jest stanovisko nagi SPJST, v adobi svetove valky. Co nektere bratrske podpfirne organisace zrugily pojistku elentim, kteri byli povoldni do zbrane, pod hvezdnatY prapor, a bili se za svoji vlast (a take za dosaZeni svobody eechoslov akfl ) na Irontach zapadnich i na Sibiri — Slovanska.

Podporujici Jednota Stata Texasu pojistky v unlade Unie slotaicich junakt ponechala v platnosti. Nektere rady platily prispe yky za sve eleny, kteri byli behem svetove valky ye slObach StrYce Sama.

Na ge Bratrstvo pomahalo svemu Clenstvu od pooatku v dobach zlYch, kdy nasledicem male ei zadne arocly rady eekaly elentim nezaplacene poplatky, sbiraly pene2ite dary zne gt'astnelYm, podporovaly nemocne, nav g tevami a ogetrovanim projevovali spoleeni bratti a sestry skuteene bratrstvi, ldsku a humanitu. Mimo teto podpory nale SPJST neztistala pozadu s pornoci aeeltim vzdelavacim. Sjezdove zapisy dosveclCuji o prispevcich Matici Vzdelani, radu let prispiva easti $300 na stipendia studentfun statni university. V zajmu udrZeni stolice 'Ceske reel na universite v Austinu, nale Jednota po radu let doplacela dr. Miekovi rozdil mezi platem radneho profesora a suplenta jelikoZ zavedena stolice eeAtiny nemela prvni roky dostateonou poloZku v rozpoetu university. Take Sokolstvu prispela pomoci, darujic obnos $100 jeho Pornocne akci.

Nejvet gi fines bratrska organisace v Texasu, nage SPJST vydava po celou dobu sveho trvani s ytij organ zvanY Vestnik. Prvnim redaktorem (tehdy mesieniku) , byl F. Lidiak, drubS.Tin (za,-

Ve stredu tine 21. dubna 1965 veden etrnastidenik) br. Fabian, tretim (zaveden tYdenik a organ nazvan Vestnik) bratr Jos. Tapal, nynejSim poraclatelem je Frank Moueka, z Ennis, Spolkovy organ veden je v duchu valelavacim, narodnim a prinaSi clanky tYkajici se esl. historie, pisemnictvi, elanky pouene, fivahy a. rozpravy easoy e. Cleni tridy A plati na organ 65c roene, trida B a dalSi clostavaji organ zdarma.

Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas vydava raciu popularnich druhu pojistek, jake jen moZno poskytnout, aby nezustala pozadu za pojiSt'ovriami a dala texaskym krajanfim vYber co mane. nejvetS.i. Nabizi dues nasiedujici pojistky: Daivotni, 20ti letou, 15ti letou a lOti letou do2ivotni, 2011 letou nadaeni, ktera se po.20 letech elenstyl vyplati hotove, 15t1 letou nadaeni (vYplata po 1511 letech), nadaeni y e veku 65 let (tato starobni pojistka se vyplati hotove v 65 letech veku), a nadaeni ye veku 60 let. Pro Detsky Odbor se vydavaji tri druhy pojistek a site: Jedna lhfitni za 20 eenta a 30 centil rnesiene, dale 20ti leta do2ivotni a pojistka Skolni vyplacena v 18 letech veku. Pojistky tyto mail vSechny prednosti a poplatky se mohou platit bud' mesiene nebo roene. Pritomne me 12,382 clospelYch Merril a 990 ditek s celkovYm pojiStenim $11,700,318, Jest nejen chloubou Texasanu ceskoslovenskeho prAvodu, ale cele americke haluze, jest mohutraYm 2i yYm pomnikem postavenYrn farmarskYin lidem na obdiv cele verejnosti v tomto state.

Konec. , —SPJST-

Moulton, Texas.

Mill etenari Vestniku: Tu a tarn pri setkani s lidmi se mne nekclo zepta, proe nepiSeS' do Vestniku?

Obyeejne na to ocipovidam, 2e starSi elovek obyeejne spohodlni, co2 je easteene pravda a sebe z toho nevyjimain, ale to neznamena, Ze jsem. tak zlenivel. Poracl nee° kutirn, v zahradce se zeleninou, rad s tim delam a Neste radeji tu zeleninu j im, jen kdyby ta ylaZiaka easteji prisla, aby se. nemuselo tolik zalevat, lepSi by to v3ecko rostlo a ani ten lamyz a rfizn Y . netad by tak Nejlnif radi ti bill eervy, pod2irail a ztalauji sazenice a, aby porad se posazovalo. Ale ji to ma tea svoji vyhodu, 2e ta zeleni-

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VPSTN1K, na neni vSecka najednou, vie se toho utije a 'vkcka najednou nezestarne.

Tak vidite mill ctenari, ac 1 to je k neeemu dobre. Htir je tcs kvetinama, ty nestejne potom kvetou a to prace a to piplani s tim jiste dopaluje, ale co delat marue se zlobit, take tomu neradu nic nedaruji. Ale porad toho je dost, Tide se to porad bere,? A co toho rfizni ptdei pohubi a proto meli by byt 'Setreni, ale dejte blazniun rortim, jak se otevre nonebni sezona streiby na vSecky istrany jako u Verdurat yeas svetove vdiky a co patine koraptvi, divokych holoubkfi a postrelenYch nekde zahyne.

To jsem se ale rozje.1 v2dyt' to -Oastne jsem chtel o jinem psat. Tak k veci.

NaSe raldova sin 'radii Velehrad 19 potrebuje opravu. Ua jednou jsme ji rovnali neb se jako nejaka starenka naklanela, ale hurikan Karla ji. zase trochu poS"ramotil a posiedni boure nekcly v finorti ji to dodalo, tak ae pri posledni schfizi jsme se usncsli, sin opravit co se da a jak se dd. Oleni raddu Velehrad si pamatuji vzdaleni), 2e sin je dosti prostorna a te2 1 dosti stara„ neb peed padesati lety slouffla jako Skola a v2dy vyhovela. a staeila noSim potrebam,_ co se v ni odbylo schfizi, co ,elentL:se tam vystridalo..

Sin tato pailiatUje kdy nas rad byt na vrcholku sveljo bYti, pamatuje leoSi easy osady Velehrad. Week() to zaniklo jen to historicke jmeno Velehrad zfistalo a to naSe stara tea historicka sin tam je:Ste stoji starim a. bouremi naklonend co orriel.Y pomnik leptich easu a tak elenove a dred.nici v posledni schtizi se usneSli ji opravit.

Pro riae ootreby a nynejS1 schfize pastaei sin zmenSena kratS1 o to co na delce ujmem to drove narn staei cpravu sine, kratSi a piece bucle.me mit svoji sin ttebas v menSim rozmerti, ale piece sin vlastni. 1\1(5.s predseda bra tr Roy Back byl tak laskav, vzal si tu opravu na starost, zjednal tesare venoval tomu eas, za cot jsme mu vdeeni, aby pa celV ten eas co naS rad Velehrad cis. 19 bude jeSte mit svoje trvani abychorn meli jeSte svoji svoji strechu nad hlavou. Ta stara opravend a zmenSena sin nOan jiste doslou2i po eas naSeho trvani, a a2 zanikne na...; rad a to stara site radova se odtamtud ztrati, ztrati a zanikne vyznarn jedne z tech starych pionyrskYch osad v Texasu. V (lobe tech 0hromnYcla prevratfi zanik neeeho nic neznamena, co dnes noveho za kratkY eas bude stare. Rfizne kdysi nemo2no-

sti stdvaji se NiSednimi, za co kdysi lido byli potrestani a upalovani, dnes se oclporueuje a meni a ten svetovY kolotoe se porad 'Wei a ti co byli kdysi dale primaekli, dries jsou nahote a ja by rad za padesat let priSel se na ten svet podivat jak to bude vypadat.

S pozdravem Va.S Feed. Mieulka SPJST-

Lipa eisio 66, Waco Mill eleni a pratele: NaSe schfize se konala v nedelj. odpoledne 11. dubna a predseda Edward Mazanec ji zahajil. Mike Kutni a John Engelke vzdali cost vlajce a predrikali spolkovni slib a byl opakovan deny, kteri byli pritomni.

VSechni firednici byli pritomni.

NayStevou u nds byli pani Martha Stanislav a pan Alton Tadlock. Teti nas kdy2 k nam Neste ptijdou.

Protokol z posledni schtize byl eten a piajat jak Men. Dekovna kartka od bratra Otto HarifiS'e byla Mena.

Bratr Frank Miller 'Ceti protokol ze schtize reditehl 1. brezna a 5. dubna.

Cistili jsme sin v sobotu odpoledne a tito bratti a sestry p11311 pomoc. Leslie Dungan, Emil Hanus, Frank Parma, Roman Parma, Leon Hensel, Edward Mazanec , John 8s imeilc a bratri Bill ler, Bennie Engelke, Henry West, a Kapavik, Eddie Mazanec, Frank MilJohn Kutni a z mlade2e nam pornohly Mike Kutni. Kathy Moore, Cindy Moore, a Norma Hensel. Bratr Frank Parma predseda reditelt a predseda Edward Mazanec vSem dekovali za vYpomoc.

Sestra. Libbie Parma pravila, 2e phi priSti schtize dne 16. kvetna mlade2 bude poradat program pro ucteni Matek a Otck a po schtizi bude nejaka zabava. Te2 mime vybrat princeznu a vevocikyni.

Narozeniny tento mesic slavi tito eleni, sestry Hattie Macha, Filomena Miller, Linda West, Aline Leggio, Bobby Jean Martin a bratri Edwin Narovec, Roman Parma, Gene Gerlich, Mike Kutni, Marvin Bryan HanuS', Johnny GaiduSek Jr., Donny a Danny Slovak. zazoivali jsme jim "Happy birthday".

Predseda Mazanec elenfim pravil, nd.'S peveckY sbor bude natdeet gramofonovou desku naSich pisni.

Bratr John imeik za nemocensky vYbor pravil, 2e, bratr Otis eeAka pokraeuje pekne a majde brzy domu, a sestra Margaret Gaidukk mela operaci a dari se ji dosti dobre. Sestra Frances Moore a sestra Barbora StaSiovanska

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Ve stredu 21. dubna 1965

schuzi snad bude menu cvieebni fikazziskal hodne i na NemeckYch S"kolach kovY program.

Nemecke. vlasti, tak "CiTa nak eeska Cast v nakm VestA ,• 'llr), co rika Ceske. je elm dale eliudobneMi na dopiz rozum osti'i' sy a zpravy od nasich rachi, ale co je V zaeatko tohoto stoleti, prof. Masadeka? Vim nekdo rekne psat a bode ryk byl poz-van sdruZenim Svobodomyto ve Vestniku. Anglicka east je bosloYeb, by prednakl ve vetsich mesteeh hata na dopisy a zpravy od radtt do Spcj. statu. Nebylo lze Masarykovi v'Suanglicke easti je dopisovatehl dostade vr:boveti, ncb byl vazan povinnostmi r1:,, y2r tek tak jak bYvaYalo v Ceske keel, kdy v j rakouske. S ohledem ti na'Si starSi elenove dopisovali, ale jiZ' o y vySla ti3kern kniha, mnoho je jich, kteri jiz dopsali a na.- jiz si mobil. riainci opatriti a ziskati inada za ne Zadyr,A nerd. Br. redaktor nmohe uvedomeni. uvei.ejnuje rilzne elanky z Ceske hiByla to y pravde nalehava potkeba, storic, ktere si radi preeteme a snaZi by nekdo slovens pomoci mohl v situse, aby to Ceska Cast Vestniku nebyla aci, jakd se zde na severu SpojenYch Spine prazdna. — "Kdo ji knedliky, MAW utvorila pro nak pristehovalce bude hodne velikY" Tak to rikavali a ze star vlasti Literatura novin a i jako kluk jsem jedl knedliky nebo pc) nekter;;'cla knih uvedla na'S lid na zeemora y skY 'SiSky z jeemenne mouky, sti a nebylo nikoho, kdo by uvedl mysl ktere ale byly tune a v Zaludku roue na cesta uvedomeni a popoleZeli. kroku jak tehda so to stab velice ji2Z Svestkove knedliky, ktere jsou tak nits nabyl uvedomeni v pravde Zivota eblibeno u na.Sich CeskYch jedliku, jsou lidskeho a to v torn lepS'im vyspeni dobre, ale zde v Americe jsem jich ducba, Masaryk byl rovneZ filosof mockrate nejedl a vubec v na§i kuchyzkukny a pokrokovy a toho docilil na ni se malo knedliku ttvari. JinY kraj, ,z.lkolach a knihovnach mimo jeho vlast. jine jidlo, ye stare vlasti MSky bYvaly On byl jako drive Palacky, ziskaval ....:Sir.ST eastYm jidlem a Ceske jidlo, knedlik na-e3t6vou archive a knihoven to nejin 83 Houston Z ze zelim a upeeenou husu k tomu, to yzacneRd co se najiti dal. Jen MasaMinulY tYden, byli svolani ochotnici je to Ceske narodni jidlo, ktere na herk mohi v one dobe podati spravny divadelniho krouZku Hlahol, aby znoclovnim nebo posvicenskem obede muna.vrh k obratu pro lepSi cite ve vzdellisvou hereckou einnost, zastaselo bYti, na Slovacku dobre vino k ni a moralce Ziti jUskeho. venou dlouhYm stehovanim divadelniho tomu, to bylo dobre panani.

V Nemeeku v kniho ymitch byly hojzarizeni a zdrZenim spojenYm s oslavou Na shlednou v nedeli 26. dubna v sone informace s ohledem na einnost Yyotevreni trove sine. kolovni. V pcsledni Hans schtizi byly nikajicich naSch predku ve vlasti.

Byly rozda.ny filohy a zaeiname se pritomni Hari dlouholeti elenove nakTT ads Jesuite vysl lili yile moZne na zkeu:dc.ami na fraS'ku ze sverazneho ho radu 'aisle 135, bratr a sestra Jerry oven to uvrZeno. V Nerneeku : •achovachodskeho venkovskeho prostredi. Ze se Houdkevy, kteri bydli v La Center ve lo se temer vu', co soucisi s dejinami statu Washington a prijeli se podivati zasmejete vYkontun oblibenYch oehotnaSJ nikt (Honzy Sroifa, Mily Karla a j i- na naS Ennis. Radi jsme je v nali Mistr Jan Has byl ueenec svobodne mini) nemusime vas ujiSI`ovat. Kra ma schuzi mysli. Masaryk se stal nasledovnikem bYti provedena koncem kvetna v necleCo manic je jeSte celY eesky easopis jeho, a takovou svobodomysinost proli, coZ bode drive v novina.ch ozname- Hespodar, kterY je vydavan y e West, jcvil v jell° -pecisna.kach naSemu lido do ktereho dopisuji .jako Cechoslovak z no. ve SpojenYch statech.

Texasu, kterY etendri hodne predplaci J. V. Pokorny Pyle vice tech, jell se pokusili pr.eddo stare vlasti, kde je Hospodar velmi —SPJST-reti ye s paysta s yobodomyslnosti naoblibenY a vyhledavanY, protole ctenaze stare vlasti. sint tad VoIna 'eechie C. 135 Ennis rs neco vedeti jak my zdc Zijcveena "3 -k.-ocla, ale easu venovaneho pro Mils elenove a pratele nakho Sokola a me. Jit take rad poslouZim na'Sim kraflee' tento. Byl to prvni prof. Masaryk, na§ich spolko yYch radia SPJST a ZoBJ. janum z vyhotoveni Tuzex certifikatii kte0 na pozvani prikl v gravy Car. by Oznamuji, ze jeSle jednou b-ude poradan a zasilek do stare vlasti, kdc vaSi praosvitil svobodomyshlost nadi vetve Oenebo prichystan spoleenS7 obed jaky tele a rodina v Tuzex dostanou ty nejchoslovaniel v Americe. Masaryk co jsme meli v mesici lednu, kterY °bed a le01 \reel, ktere wail radi. Piste mi na vzdelan.1%. filosof ochotoe sel za priklavVtOek z neho Sel na vYlohy poslani adresu 900 So. McKinney, Ennis, Texas. dem Jana„ Husa, Komenskeho, PalacsokolskYch cvieenct na slet do ChicaS pozdravem kelio a i Havlieka. K temto dru'Zi se i go. Priid'te v'Sichni elenove a hoste a Jos. Vytopil L. Rieer, jenZ podal hello: "V praci podporte tento podnik elenove vlastne —SPJSTa vedeni je pare spaseni "Ano to je elenkvne jsou Zadan.'i o chutne peeivo a to vecieni, o nemZ PalackY minil v poB ouston, Texas neiake to ,kuratko toho barbecue bude VaZena redakce a cteni bratri a sestry kroeilYch letecth Kti sveho, bychom se take dostatek. Udelejte to jako pri povzdelavali dIe moMosti jen dale. PraSPJST! slednim obede jste udelali. Obed bude za Minuly mesic pripominali - jsme si vii to i pravY eas. NebS7ti prichodu Pa$125 a ditky 60 centu. Obed bude v nelacl,,:eho do Pr-aby, je velice pochybno, deli 25. dubna priSti nedeli a po obe- narozeniny .presidenta Masaryka. jeho je zajimavy s v jinem ohledu. On ze bychom meli dnes naS'i Ceskou mlu^ de bade mesieni SokolSka schilze. Fred

nislav teZ byly nemocne a Ernest Simeik si sic porezal ruku, tak prejern vkm aby byli brzy zdravi. TeZ jsme byli navaivit sestru Frank BartoS"ovon, je z,:rava, ale vice navtevy by ji poteSestra Emma ae§ka vyslovuje diky za kartky, ktere byly zaslane bratru C'eSkovi. tA<,'editele budou' mit sell-Uzi na weer 3. kvetna a zabavni vYbor teZ se sireastni a vkehni eleni co byli na sjezdovYm vYboru se te2 maji dostavit.

Dverni cenu vyhral bratr Roman Parma a Donna Gerlich.

Po na g i schuzi mladeZ mela svoji schnzi a pak sl hledat vajieka, pak se pojedla chutna veeere a jeli jsme domu.

Nezapomente, ze priAi schnze bude zase treti nedeli a to 16. kvetna a doufame,,ze se nas hodne sejde. Ucteni budou matky a otcove.

Doufame, ze jste vkchni melt zdrave a vesele Velikonocni svatky.

Srdeeny pozdrav vSem ctoucim posila RUZena Parma, dopisovatelka od radu 6. 66

Ve stkedu dne 21. dubna 1965 vu a Ceske knihy. Palack9 to byl, ktery znovu ob2ivil oeskou vzdelanost dil.y ejM a v tom rname dosavad i pokradovati etenim naSi dobre Ceske literatury.

Ziskali jsme olAirnou latku ke sebey zdelani jiZ v minulem stoleti. Jen po ni patrejme s chuti a odhodlanosti. Od zaeatku tohoto stoleti se nam v knihach nahromadilo tolik pottebneho ke pravde Zivota elo yeka, jako nikdy drive za minulych 25 set let. Tam je uloZeno nak vzdelani. 0 tom Masaryk dobte veal a pti S . el z vlasti nam to Pict, a na nas ted' je, bychom pravdu nadale hledali a spinili odkaz nejen Palackeho, ale i prof. Masaryka.

BYval9 glen tadu Pokrok Houstonu SPJST bratr Oldtich S. Vala, ne2li odjel do vlasti, odkazal hojn9 poeet Cesk9ch nov9ch knih knihovnam mesta Houstonu a i ,tadovYm knihoynam.

TImto jeho S'tedr9m ptispe ykem rozhojneno Ceske oddeleni knih bydlici v meste a v okoli Houstonu nieli by vyuZiti one ptilaitosti a eisti onu novou literaturu ze stare vlasti.

Jmeno Oldricha S. Valy zfistane nadale v fictyhodne vzpomince na jeho dkiyejSi pobyt mezi nami.

Vilem Korinek Kovar, Texas Ctend, redakce, bratii a sestry, kdy2 dnes rano tak pekne zaprgelo, jsem si myslela, ze bych mohla par tadkii do Vestniku napsat. Ted' ma ka2(19 pilno pled svatky. De§te jsme dostali pirl coule, a to je moc dobre na ty zahradky. Doufame, 2e na Den VelikoniCni bude pane.

Ve Smithville j e o jednoho dobreho obehodnika mene. Pan W. E. Beal zemlel dne 24. btezna a pochovan na mestskem htbitove v Schulenburgu.

Byl obchodnikem u Piggly Wiggly mnoho let. jeho nenada,na smrt zarn-ioutila kahleho v celem okoli. Rano byl v obchode, kl k obedu domu, lehnul si a vice nestanul. Byl to moc dobrY eloyek. Kdy2 se neco potadalo v2dycky daroval bud' cukrovinky anebo ovoce pro deti. Nebyl to naSinec, ale rad Cesky hovotil, i kdy2 byl ttebas obchod pin9 lidu se nestydel.. Pozfistale rodine vyslovujeme naSi soustrast.

Na leeeni v McCloskey Hospital v Temple se nyni nachazi Willie Kahanek a spolubratr Eddie Vy yjala. Ten u2 je tarn del gi dobu a oba se dobte pozdravuji. Jsou to dva stall vojaci a prej eme jim brzke uzdraveni. Spolusestra Agnes SuSen dolote pokraeuje a doufa.k pkijde do pti gti schtize, MirrulY'

VtSTltifft Udell ptiletel letadlem do Austinu jeji syn Beno z Washingtonu, e'en namornicke shifty. Uz S'est mkt"' se nevideli. Velice nas teSilo, ze se i na nas ptijel podivat.

Radova schfize se konala 11. dubna, bratru a sester se sal() hodne. Predseda Batina ji zahajil, protokol &ten a dekovny list od sestry Agnes Suknoye pfeeten. Ptedseda promluvil °hiedno mladde, 2e kdyby nekdo se chtel ujat to prate vedeni nalade2e. Zvolend byla sestra Ruth Ann Fritz. Ptejeme ji hbdne fispechu. Po schUzi meli deti hledani vajieek. Synek Wayne Fritz mel nejvic a mald dcernAka Stanley Zirnmerhanzlova mela nejmiri, tak oba dostali ceny, a y g' ecky z toho men radost. Zatim p •ipravily sestry dobrou svaeinu, Charlie Kalina, navatil dobrou kavu a bratti zase neco chladneho zahnat 2izeri. Bylo rfizne ba,veni.

Mill bratti a sestry, nezapomerite na tu prvni nedeli druheho kvetna tu okrskovou schfizi u nakho kadu. Sestry mail donest peeivo, co ktera, chce.

Svaeina se bude podavat, kava, a chladne -napoje. Plijd'te v'Sichni co nejvic, teAime se na to sejiti. Take zveme eleny Hlavni firadovny a nakho redaktora a jejich rodiny. Na shledanou 2. kvetna.

Se sesterskym pozdravem, Mary Stepan

Oznamerti fadii, see viatoeNt SCHUZE IV. OKRSKU V9roeni schnze IV. okrsku se bude konati 6. 'derma u ta.du C. 49 v Rowene. Podrobnosti pozdeji.

• • Podzimni saline pateho okrsku Podzimni sehtze pateho okrsku se bude konati dne 17. Mina u kadu C. 146 v Galvestone.

F. A. Kadledek, tai.

• Podzimni schfize 'Sesteho okrsku Podzimni schtze ksteho okrsku se bude konati dne 7. listopadu 1965 u radu C. 4 v Hallettsville, v Recreation Hall.

• • JARNt OKRSKOVE SCHCZE Jarni schnze prvniho okrsku se bude konati na Kovar u tadu C. 38 a to 2. kvetna 1965.

• 4 Jarni schtze sedmeho okrsku se bude konati dne 25. dubna 1965 u tadu 117 v Robstown v Community Hall.

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--SPJSTSlaYnost na Fddku V nedell 25. dubna budou mit na texaskem Fr9dku velkou y9roeni slay -nost.BudemksvatuLrdkejskyne v 9:45 rano. Obed zaene v 11 hodin a veCele ve 4 hodiny odpoledne. K obedu budou mit barbecue veptove, hovezi, kulata, klobasy se vSenii dobrotami. Kavu a kola& znaenou se proda,vat u2 v 8 hodin rano.

Rude tam prilditost slykt odpoledne peveckV sbor SPJST z Houstonu, hudbu Bohaeov9ch sester z Granger, zpevaky Vickie a Shelley Novosadovy z Rosenbergu, harmoniku J. Broughtona z Pasadena a fine atrakce. nude to te2 na rozhlasu z Rosenbergu od 12:30 do 2:30 odpoledne.

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Brno. Komorni orchestr Bohuslava Martint absolvoval umeleck9 zaiezd v zapadinim Nemeckr, kde s velkym rispechem vystoupil v 19 mestech. Odborna kritika pochvalovala ptedevgim eistotu slohu, presnost a dokonalost souhry, ktere jsou u komornich souboril bez dirigenta zcela mimoradne,

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, resoluoni yYbor radu Nov Tabor C. 17 SPJST v Caldwell, Texas, timto projevujeme na'Si uptimne citenou soustrast pozristale rodine nad Umrtim jejich mankla, otce, dedeeka a nakho spolubratra PAVEL §UPAK, kter377 zernrel 28. btezna, 1965 v Houston, Texas, ye stall 87 let. Pohtben byl 30. btezna z Harvey Schiller Chapel v Caldwell. UloZen byl na htbitov v Dime Box, Texas. Pohtebni obtady vykonal Father George Tydlaeka.

Vime, mila rodino, 2e VAA zarmutek jest velice bolestn9, ale budfZ Vain easteenou ritechou, 2e nas celY tad 6.

17 soucitime s Vami ye Vakm zarmutku. A zesnul3"/ bratr at' odpoeiva v pokoji, a Cest' budiz. jeho pamatce.

Za lad SPJST 6. 17 v Caldwell.

John W. Vavra Melvin Skrabanek Willie Trealek Resolueni vs,bor

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6 RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI Timto, my elenove, radu Houstonu 88, vyslovujerne portAstale rodine naSi uptimne citenou soustrast nad ztratou jejich otce a bratra, ED SAFAIUK, kterY zemrel 1. dubna 1965 ye veku 73 let. Narodil se v Taylor, Texas, kde take jeho portistatky byly uloleny k veenemu odpoeinku. Portistali jsou dva synove, Anton Safarik v Baytown, a Ed. 8afaiik v Houstone; d ye sestry, pani Albina Joe DlouhY v Taylor, a pi. Francis Walla v Houstone.

Mile portistala rodino, vine, Ze vas zarmutek je velikY, ale budiZ varn utechou, ze i my spolusestry a bratii Zellme jeho odchodu. Zesnulemu bratru prejeme tithe odpoeinuti ve svatem pokoji.

Za resolueni vYbor: Anna Vrlova Tillie Helmcamp Irene Slovaeek -SPJSTV

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dilo je dodnes Zive, yytyaril novou formu divadla, ktere pattilo k nej yYznamnejSim pokrokovYm scendm Ceskoslovenska. Mnozi krajane ye SpojenYch statech vzpomenou na ptisobeni Jana Wericha, Jiriho Voskovce i Jaroslava JeZka v letech druhe svetove valky, kdy emigrovali do USA (Jaroslav JeZek tam take zemkel). A nemalo je krajant, kteri Werichovo umeni obdivovali po druhe svetove voice, at' jiZ plimo pri navStevach v Praze v divadlech, kde neinkoval, anebo ve filmu, kterY se stal tak rikajic jeho druhym domovem.

Vzpomerite jen na film "Cisartl y pekat" a "Pekartiv cisaic", kterY sklizel mnoho Uspechti i v zahraniei anebo na nedavny Jasneho film "AZ priide kocour", kterY svetove kritika postavila mezi predni filmova dila techto let.

Jan Werich vyhraval u sveho obecenstva v minulYch letech nejenom sZirayou satirou ale i moudrYm humorem a krasnSrm postojem k lidern, zvlaSte k rriladYm lidem, v nich vidi generaci, ktera ma dovr'Sit dilo, na nemZ i sam u.silovne pracoval.

Dne 6. imora se tento velk3i umelec doZil S'edesatin. Za jeho umeleckou praci ve filmu, televizi, a nakonec i za jeho duchapinou praci literarni dostalo se mu uZ v rote 1963 titulu narodni umelec, nej yySiho yyznamenani, jakeho se v aeskoslovensku mute umelci dostat.

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JAN WERICH SedesatiletSr Predstavovat Jana Wericha naSim krajandm je skoro zbyteene. Naprosta vetSina z nich ho zna z jeho predvaleeneho pOsobeni v dnes ji g legendarnim Osvobozenem divadle, kde spolu s Jirim Voskovcem Ones ptisobicim v divadle a filmu ye SpojenVch statech) a Jaroslavem Jakem, skladatelem, jeho

Praha stoveiata. .

Praha stoveZata, Praha, matka mest, . . neseetne mnoZstvi pojmenovani, glorifikujicich krasu a nadheru stare Prahy, pametnici minulosti seeskeho naroda a jeho slaviVch chvil. Pres svou tislciletou minulost zOstava, neustale nadherna a krasna. A neni to nadhera lacin g , neni to jen pozlatko. Vklyt' ji zdobi umelecka dila, jeZ vytvoicili ye yzajemnem souladu ti nejvetSi umelci strechn Evropy vS'ech dob. Dalo by se dokonce obrazne rick, Ze si zde podavaly ruku vechny narody Evropy. Vklyt' jiz v gotice vedle Ceskeho sochare MatyaSe Rejska z Prostelova tvorila Praze gmiindenska, rodina Parlerti. A co teprve v baroku 17. a 18. stoleti, kdy v hlavnim meste kralo ystvi spolupracovan na stavbe kostela sv. Fra,nti gka u Krik ynikit fra..ncou.zskr architekt J. B. Mathey, nemeeti sochari Sassnerove, M. V. Jiickl, slerskr malir M. Willman se sy Ym nevla.stnim syriein J. Kr. LiA,kou a eeskym malirem V. V. Reinerem. . . A celd tato nadhera minulosti ztistava neustale ye sve krase a ptivodni podobe nedoteena niehlrmi zasa,hy

Ve stfedu 21. dubna 1965 minulosti.

Oveem zaeind zde pftsobit zub easu-stark.

A to musi nastoupit vysoce kvalifikovani odbornici, restauratori — akademieti sochati a maliki, Stukateri, aby odbornYm zpitsobein zachranili jednotlive pamatky v jejich puvo gdni podobe.

AySak dosti v:§eobecnYch keel Vydejme se radeji na obhlidku Prahou. Projdeme si ji tout cestou, kudy jezdival CeskY kcal ke korunovaci. Zaeneme obchtizku tak jako kdysi panovnik kralovskou cestou od PraSne brany Celetnou ulici, kde vznika v obnovenYch historickYch budovach, sahajicich az ke Karolinu, nove universitni misto filosoficke fakulty. Pres Staromestske namesti prochazime do Karlovy ulice s novo obnovenYmi fasadami meet'anskYch domn s restaurovanSmil domovnimi znamenimi a2 ke Karlovu mostu, jeho2 nastup tvori dve kostelni budovy, soueasti to drivel gich kidSterti. Obe d y e cirkevni stavby se staly dostaveniekem akademickYch sochart a malift-restauratoril.. U prvniho z kosteln, soucasti bSrvaleho jesuitskeho klaStera, sv. Salvatora, restauruji sochari bohatou socharskou rane barokni vYzdobu mnichovskeho rodaka sochare Jana Jiriho Bendla z roku 1659 a aukatury G. B. Comety z roku 1653. Obnova celeho prneeli nebyla snadna. Nektere easti sochare idrzdoby byly povetrnostnimi podminkamt a drivej§imi neodbornYmi zasahy naru geny. Naproti tomu v soused/11m kostele sv. FrantiAka se prikroeilo k postupne zachrane a restauraci celebo interieru.

Zatimco v atelierech umelcu se restauruji oltarni obrazy Jana KriAtofa LiSly a Micbaela Willmana, drevene plastiky M. V. Jackla z hiavnich a boonich oltarti a sochy Fr. Weise v kazatelny, se restauruji primo v interieru. Sarnozrejme se pristoupi i k obnove fresky V. V. Reinera v hlavni kopuli kostela.

JelikoZ YeSkera dila byla v minulosti nekolikrate neodborne restaurovana, provadeji restauratori proto pied vlastnim zasahem rozsahle sondaIe, chemicke prazkumy barviv, rentgenovani °brazil, aby tak mobil bezpeene zjistit pnvodni sta y jednotlivYch del. Neni to maliekost. Vklyt' jen hlavni oltarni obraz Stigmatizace sv. FrantiAka ad J. Kr. Ligky meri 4x5 metro.!

Predeideme-li pak pies Karlfiv most na Malon Stranu, dostaneme se z Malostranskeho namesti do kostela sv.

Tomage vystaveneho na gotickem pfidoryse poeatkem 18. stoleti. Tak jako

Ve stiedu dne 21. dubna 1965 u kostela sv. Franti‘Ska, prikroeili zde akademieti maliii k restaurovani malirske freskove vYecioby jednot11vVch klenebnich poll, vytvorene v letech 1728 — 30 Vaclavem Vavrincern Reinerem. tlkol restaurovani je znacobnova fresek 9 klenebne nich poll a kopule. A kaZde z techto klenebnich poll ma malirskou yYzdobu o 60 etvereenich metrech.

Zaverem se sininime jeSte o jedne rozsahle rekonstrukci objektu, vybombardovaneho za posledni svetove valky.

Je jim emauzskY kostel a kla:Ster Na Solvanech. Tato cirkevni stavba se obnovuje ye sve ptivodni podobe i s nadhernYrni gotickYmi freskami pro koncertni freely.

Pri teto male prochasce Frahou jsme ukazali jen nekolik prikladu peee o pamatkove hodnoty v Prase. 0 tom, co jsme vkchno obnovili, se v'Sak presvecleite pri vlastni procha.zce. (ask Svet) ----SPJSTHow Much For This? ("Za kolik to proclate?")

Tuto anglickou otasku volne preloSenou do CeStiny "za kolik to prodate?" slygime ve Statnirn Sidovskem muzeu ✓ Prase denne, a to nejen v anglietine.

Tak jako nikoho z kulturnich obyvatel naSi vlasti nenapadne prodat treba chram svateho Vita nebo Karlgtejn nebo Karla y most, tak jiste nikoho, kdo na vlastni oei vial a jen trochu tomu rozumi, nenapadne vribec predstava, Se by Praha mela bYt ochuzena o jedinY sbirkovY predmet ye Statnim Sidovskein muzeu i kdy2 nabidky v tvrde valute zneji vic neS lakave. Z tohoto hlediska je cely areal tohoto unikatniho muzea takovYm pokladem, o jehoS nepredstavitelne cane skuteene vice yedi v New Yorku, v LondYne, PariSi i Barline ne2 innozi znalci u nas. 0 jeho cane se naS Clo y& presvedei pri pobytu za hranicemi, kde pra.ve PraSaci jsou east° dotazovani na areal muzea zasvecenYmi znalci.

Statni Sidovske museum je totiS unikatni at' 112 pa strance architektonicke, historicke, umelecke nebo co do bohatstvi dokumentti, ktere svedei o vynikajici remeslne zruenosti naSich predkti. Museum sidli v nekolika synagogach. .Jednim z nejletilej gich svedktit minulosti je rane goticka Staronova, synagoga z roku 1272. Patti k nejstarSim v Evrope. Na stenach dalSi, pozdne goticke Pinkasovy synagogy z roku 1535 Saluje 77,297 jmen eeskoslovenskYch obeanti, kteri zahynuli v koncentraenich taborech. Byli to podia raso-

VESTNfK vYch norimberskYch zakonti Zide nebo SidovSti miSenci. Na druhe strane htbitova stoji Klauzova synagoga. Zajimay a je i prohlidka Maislovy synagogy v Maislove ulici a koneene v DuSni ulici tak svana Spanelska synagoga s vYstayou starozakonnych textilii.

Stejne prita,Slive jsou i prostory podivuhodneho Stareho Sidovskeho hrbitova. Nikdo neopomene zajit k nahrobku rabina LOwben Basalela, legendarMho ueence, ktery pry ()Siva Golema., Ostatne dosud Lie povera, Se listeeek vloSenY do Skviry v jeho 1-nobcc vypini kaZde prani.

Pro Ceskou kulturni historii je zajimave, Se ye Spanelske synagoze v ri ulici byl prvnim varhanikem skladatel naSi narodni hymny "Kde domov mai" FrantiSek J. 8kroup. Basobil zde v letech 1836 — 1845. V teto synagoze, je deponovano 10.000 rtiznych textilii.

Z ylaSte vynikaji tak zvane chramove cP ohY . Ve vystavenych oponach mute nav;Stevnik sledovat historii textilu za uplynulych 500 let. Vzacne textilie mluvi k nam o remesIne i umelecke dovednosti naS'ich predka, vklyt' vetSina zde vystavenych textilii je dilem CeskYch a mora yskYch mistra vygivaeti, i,derkarti a textilaka. ZamYSTS se to nad ka2c1Yrn stehem umelecky vedenYm i nad lidovYmi motivy v mnohYch vYSivkach, nad dovednosti umelca gotiky, renesance, baroka a nad, praci, ktera preSila o staleti sve tvarce i uSivatele. ZamYSliS se zde nad osudem vkch, kteri jako lide zbani videli ye vystavenych brokatech rouSky zakrYvajici pro ne neproniknutelne tajemstvi.

-SPJST-Washington: Mekka turista.

Vice rieSli sedm tnilionu turista navStevuje kaSdoroene hlavni mesto SpojenYch state. PrijiSdeji do Washingtonu vozy, vlaky, autobusy; priletavaji letadly. NejoblibenejSi dobou je jaro, kdyS rozkvetaji japonske tfeahe, ale ani ostatni rani doby nejsou zanedvavany.

Toto sidlo federalni vlady s jeho Bilym domem a Kapitolem oplYva raznYmi narodnimi svatynemi, muzei a umeleckYmi galeriemi, apravnYmi parky. Vladni budovy jsou rortroukny po celem meste a "rozlezly se" aS do Virgine.

Washington nebyl vhly hlavnim mestern. Po skoneeni revolueni valky a po prijeti astavy roku 1788 sekl se pr y -niamerckYonges4.brzna1789v New Yorku, a 30. dubna tehoS roku stal se tarn Jill Washington prvnim

presidentem SpojenYch statti. V letech 1790 a2 1800 byla hlavnim mestem nove republiky Filadelfie. Souperstvi mezi jiZnimi a severnimi staty o trvale hlavni niesto skoneilo vSak jia roku 1790, kdyS Kongres rozhodl vybudovati je na race Potomac na pozemcich, da.rovanYch k tomuto ffeelu staty Marylandem a Virginii. Vzniklo tak oznaeo yane dnes jako Distrikt kolumbijskY. Misto "noveho federalniho mesta", jak se tehdy budovana, metropole jmenovala, bylo vyvoleno samym Wash ingtonem, po jehoS smrti roku 1799 bylo mast oprezvano na jeho yeenou pamatku Washingtonem.

Plany na novy Kapitol vypracoval s Washingtonovou pomoci slavnY francouzskY architekt Pierre L'Enfant.

Vzdalenost, ktera deli Kapitol od Bileho domu, je dnes mili neivetSilio komplexu vladnich budov na syete.

JinYm uskuteenenYm navrhem L'Enfanta je "The Mall", pies padesat yarSiroky a travou zarostly pruh, nouci se od Kapitolu k Lincolnovu pamatniku a k Potomacu. V jeho stredu stoji 555 stop vysokY Washingtontiv pamatnik, odraSejici se dnes v hladine obdelneho bazenu pod budovou, v j ej imS popredi zdviha se socha sediciho Abrahama Lincolna.

Prvni verejna budova vystavend ye Washingtone byl BilY dam. Jejimi pr y -nimobyvatelis roku180pesident John Adams a jeho Sena. 0 etrnact let pozdeji padl Washington do rukou Britu, 'deli se pomstili za demolovani verejne budovy americkYm vojskem v Kanade vypalenim Bileho dorms. BilY daet vSak brzy restaurovan, a behem dalSich let byl zmodernisovan elektrickYm svetlem, fistrednim topenim a zdviSemi, nehlede ani na to, Se byl zvetSen prista ybami. Inspekci roku 1948 se vSak zjistilo, 'Se budova znaene zchatrala, a bylo na Kongresu, aby odhlasoval skoro Best mill°nil dolara na jeji renovaci. Prace byly skoneeny roku 1952. Bilym domem prochazeji stale proudy turista, a za vysvetlivek pravodoich obdivuji krisne komnatv s krystalovYmi lustry a nabytkem zaSlYch dna.

Kapitol Bulding, budovu ze Slily a biMho mramoru, najdeme na nizkom pahorku, pojmenovanem "Capitol Hill", kterY byl kdysi easti indianske reservace kmene Algonquin& V Kapitolu samem je vice nail 500 mistnosti, slouSicich za kancelare, za mistnosti pro schasky raznych kongresnich vYboril a za skladiSte.

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8 adia3.7 nayStevnik Washingtonu nemliZe si nepovkmnouti bileho obelisku, Washingtonova pamatniku, kterY je nej vySSi stavbou americkeho hlavniho mesta. (Zadna stavba ve Washingtone nesmi presahovati dvanact poschodi; teto natizeni je zarukou, ze Kapitol nebude zastinen nejakYm mrakodrapem.) Na vyhlidkou platformu pamatniku vede 898 schodt, ale pro mene energickeho navStevnika je tam i zdviZ. S vrcholku otvird se krasnY vYhled na cele mesto, na lesklou hladinu keky Potomac a do sousedicich statti. Virginie a Marylandu. Stavba obelisku vyZ'adala si etyrycet let, nebot' politicky vlivni einitele nemohli se na rtiznYch bodech projektu shodnouti. Vefejnosti byl ote yken v kijnu roku 1888.

Ve meste i v jeho okoli je jate mnoho jinYch pozoruhodnYch a zajimavYch mist, ktera by navS'tevnik nemel minouti bez pov'Simnuti. Za rekou Potomac, y e Virginii, je Arlington National Cemetery s hrobkou neznameho vojina, novYm hrobem presidenta Johna F. Kennedyho a vYstavnYm domem generala konfederadni armady Roberta E. Lee. V Mt. Vernon, takta ye Virginii, stoji veliky dilm v jiho-kolonialnim style, nekdejk domov prvniho presidenta republiky, Jikiho Washingtona. Turisty zajima i historicka Otyrt Washingtonu, Georgetown, se soukronaYmi domy, starymi i pees 150 let. Dale je zde narodni archiv s originaly dvou nejdfilelitejS'ich listin americkYch: Ustavy a Prohlakni nezavislosti; kongresni knihovna; Nejvy ggi soud Spo jenYch state a Narodni umelecka galerie. ObrovskY Smithsonian Institute, porttstavajici z peti budov, je jedno z nejbohat'Sich muzei na svete. Fordovo divadlo, v nern'Z byl postkelen president Lincoln, bylo nedavno opraveno, a lakes ulici od nej stoji dam, v nemz pied sto lety tento velikY muz dokonal, podlehnuv zraneni kulkou zakefneho vraha. Tyto a eetne jine zajimavosti oini z Washingtonu jednu z neodolatelnYch atrakci turistickYch. —Americka rada

-SPJST-Praha. Poeet rozvodii v eskoslovensku stale stoupd. Za prvni, pololeti lonskeho roku bylo v Ceskoslovensku rozvedeno o 540 manZelstvi vic ne'Z pied rokem. Roku 1963 poeet rozvodil v oSSR pkekroeil eislice 17.000. Rozvadi se velmi mnoho mladYch lidi. Roku 1961 bylo 58 procent rozvedenYch 2en ve veku do 34 let.

JINDRICH SIMON BAAR

Jan Cnnbura JIHOCESKA IDYLA

Pokraeovani Tam bilk zamek kniZeci v eernYch lesich zdaleka uZ na neho kyva. Ale i to padaji "'aria za ranou po pray& ruce Cimburove a rada strelcil a honoil podel silnice kraei proti Cimburovi.

"Pomahej Pan WM," by icekl Cimbura lidem pracujicim, ale nerekne to stkelcum zelene krvi konajicim vra'Zedne dilo. Divaji se na Cimburu, mluvi patrne o nem, usmivaji se a hle, ten stfelec, pravd prostkedni v kadd, odklada puAku, vystupuje z Odry a i se psem jde k Cimburovi do cesty. Kdo je to? Cimbura ho nemuze a co chce asi? Patrne nejakY start' fort. Sedlak usihze si vzpomina, kde u2 ho videl, kde se s nim setkal. Prohlili si ho od paty k hiaye jeho strevice upraknO, puneochy, kratke kalhoty, kabatek i kloboueek s pekiekem — v gecko jako otkele, obnokne ma na sobe. "Patrne chudY fort nejakY na chude myslivne, nebo hajny jen na bidne hajovne," usuzuje po gatu Cimbura. Saha, zvolna pa vydrovici, ale na ji smekl, pozdravuje ho sam levee: "Pozdrav Pan Bilh, poutnide! NemYlim-li se, tak jste Jan Cimbura, z Pu time."

Jak ten hlas uslygel, vze glo svetlo v hlave Cimburove nahle a neoeekavane. Postavil se jako svieka rovne, pa vojansku, eepici zmaekl a radostne se hlasil: "Ten jsem. A vy jste jiste pan kniNe po eatu, ne po tvafi, ale po hlasu vas poznavam."

"Nu, zestarli jsme. I vy jste, Cimburo, zeeedivel a k zemi se naklonil.

Cas eloveku krasy nepkida,. — A jak se mate?"

"Po villi BoZ1. Zdravi jsme a nakky bychom jen hke§ili.

"Ruka boll se vas dotkla, potlouklo rt vas."

"Potlouklo, ale rana ui se hoji. I jine zkoug ky posila na, mne BUh. Posledniho syna, Martina, main na vojne v Bosne, na niti visi jeho 'Zivot a nil Bilideek — pan knile se nail pamatuj e —" "Ten, na nerna jel Windggrec Stkezetic?"

"Ano, ten — s tim jsem se p1-i jeho smrti shledal." Cimbura vypravel po-

Ve sti:edu 21. dubna 1965 drobne podivr4 osud mileho hilebeeka — "ale pan knile promine, le o sobe mluvim, i me by tail° slyeeti, jak se yam a pani knkie vaei a xnilYm detem vede."

"Jako yarn, drahy Cimburo. I na g syn jest v Bosne a zdravi jsme byli. Starosti mi hlava Sedivi a chystam se na vYmenek. Povezte, kam jdete, doprovodim vas, abyste se stanim nemeSkal.

Za chUze si pekne o yeem pohovokime."

"Primo k vain, pane knile."

"Aj, tak piece pinite dank slib a nav'Stevu mi oplacite. NNechtel jsem yam toho pkipomenouti, ale a'Z' bychom se byli rozchazeli na hranicich meho panstvi, byl bych kekl: `Cimburo, ne panske, ale selske sliby chyby!"

Zastydel se Cimbura a za prominuti prosil. "NaS'inec nevyrost s knaaty a nepasal s nimi na draZkach hkibata — nezna jejich zpilsoby, easein jim nedUveruje a neosmeluje se s nimi jednat jako s elovekem sobe rovrd7m. Na zaminku jsem proto eekal, na dirvod navgtevy; kdyZ" by knile pan na sve pozvani uZ zapomnel, abych mohl kid, pro to a to sem prichazim."

"A co jest tedy, milt' Cimburo, pkieinou yak mild nav'Stevy?"

"Jsem, pane knile, vyslancem a mluveim cele poeestne obce putimske.

Psani jste nam poslali a vedomost v nem dali o dobre yell pomoci v neetesti. Pravda, z vic rukou vet gi pomoc a almOna neochudi. I bolest ma svou radost a naSi radosti laska, ktere se u sousedil te gme. Pomohli nem a jeete pomahaji. Ale neskromni bYt nesmime. Nabizenou pomoc radi pkijmeme, ale abychom si ditkovali: To a to chceme — toho nikdy neueinime."

"Ale, milk Cimburo, dobke jsem to minil — vldyt' nevim, eeho nejvic potfeebuj ete ?"

"Vgeho a nideho, nebot' derave pytle nenapin g. Abychom se nezdali py g -nYmi,vezdatprosije kahly dar i sebemenAi vezmeme, ale o nic sami neladame."

"Podivno," usmal se knile, ale o nic sami ndadame."

"Podivno," usmal se knile, "vageee jest hrda, a skromna zarovefi. Chvili se mi zda, ze jste tak pokorni, ze se neodva;Zujete poroueet a chvili zas, vlastne o pomoc mou nestojite. Uhodl jsem?"

"Oboji, pane knge. Nesmime yam branit vykonat na nas pro duel dobrY skutek, ale hrdost nam brain' 2ebrati o cokoliv. Ruka Pane telce se /las dotkla, ale neaebraeila, jene ranila, ale nezabila a neznieila, pkate-

ye sttedu dne 21. dubna 1965 le nam vzbudila — I vas nam naklonila a dobrY plitel nad zlato."

Knife mleel, jako by rozvaloval.

"Vite co, Cimburo," zvedl nahle hlavu, "provedl a ukazal jste mi sve hospodatstvi. Provedu vas po svem, vSecko y am ukaatt a vy ne jako putimsky sedlak, ale jako müj radce povite mi, co bych yak obci mel poslat."

"Kdo mne o radu polada, vim-11 ji, odeptit beze htic yhu nesmim."

To Ma miuvili u sameho zamku. — "Lituji a knelna s detmi jeSle vice litovati budou, le nejsou doma, sama by vas po hostila i obsloulila tak ale spokojte se tim, le yam sam snidani podam."

"Zaplat' Pan Bah, pane knile u‘Z snidal," odtekl Cimbura. Podival se po slunci a pomyslil Si: "Pro pana krale, bude ul pomalu poledne a on mne zve na snidani."

Usma,I se i knile a pravil: "Pteteki jsem se, odpust'te, na °bed vas zvu, jen kousek masa pojime."

"Nejdu bez chleba pies pole, main kapse skrojek a mill — jdu s holYma rukama, nic knikti panu nenesu, ani paniece, ani detem, jakpak mam poctu ptijmout," nechaval se Cimbura nutit, ae chapal, le pohostinstvim pohrdnouti nesmi.

"Byl by na spoteSil vas darek, ale bez neho za svtij still znovu vas zvu já neurazil vas, ale jedl s knlnou pod vaSl stfechou, neura'aejte mne." jdu, ul jdu," rychle krotil bura knilete pána, jeho'a Belo se liable jaksi zakabonilo, a ve gel s nim do zamku.

IV. Jako doma pomodlil se nahlas Cimbura: "Ne'a se dotknem glee, mile, s nebe na zem, Pane Bole me se na nas podivat; polehnej nam jidla, piti, ktere chceme k livobyti z gtedrosti tve pdivat."

"Zdravi pdili, pane knile," ptal je'Ate sedlak a bez daniho nuceni posadil se do mekkeho ktesla.

Kniae pan take ktilem se polehnal a poprosil: "Tak, roily Cimburo, jako doma, pobizeti se nedejte," ptisunuv k nemu misu se studenYm natezem.

"Doma jez, co ma gi, u lidi, co ti daji," pomyslil si Cimbura a pustil s e s chuti do jidla. Lokaj nalil mu sklenieku vina.

"Na vale zdravi, sousede Cimburo."

"At' slouli l yam, pane knile," a jemne, broukne poharky cinkly o sebe jako stkibrne.

VESTNfK Za jidla Cimbura keel nerozptadal, odpovidal jenom struene na otazky a kdyl dosyta se najedl, slolil nUl i vidlieku, sebral opatrne kaadY drobeeek a podekoval: "Zaplat' vam Pan Bilh — dolike jsem se najedl, dobte se u vas ji i pije."

"A snad i kouti," usmal se knile, nabizeje Cimburovi doutnik. Tu teprve octl se host na rozpacich. Nenavidel sice koukeni doutnikti, ale hostitele uraziti nechtel.

"Pane knile, bez uralky, ale Cigarko si nevezmu, dovolyite-li, dYmeeku si nac'pu?"

"Proe pohrdate doutnikem?"

"Protoae neni pro sedlaka, ale pro pana. Na cigarku sedi °heti nahY, nechramenY, utrousi se jiskerka a nea se nadeje S s — polar vzplane. Cigarko se nedokouti, odhodi se ho kus a to mam za marnotratnost. Cigarko ticeba sirkou a nehubkou na ktesadle zapalit.

To pro naeince neni. . . Sirky a cigarka maji na svedomi mnoho NeslYchali jsme dtiv, co sly:Sirne ted.' kaade chvile, tam a tam 'le cela usedos lehla popelem. . . V dYmce jest °hell boll jako v pasti, vytrousi§-li kaminek net ktesadlo, tim nezapal g — jinak je se sirkou. Sedlak kouti ro, jenom kdyl se ho chyta furies kidskovina, pijatika. Knileti se chce rovnat — ne-li koear, bryeku si pokidi a v ni sebe sameho vozi, sedlat mu musi urobit make sedadlo do ni. Tak divnYm smerem, pane knile, svet se eine Jako ze ziata ryziho bYvali sedlaci, rez, to je hfich, se jich nechytal, z ylaS"te ne hloupa pYcha, chlast anebo zhYralost.

Dnes, Pane Bole, pomoz! Ne zlati, ale ani lelezni ul nejsou ti mladi. Vidime ye svete, le vS'ecko se leskne jako padelane, lacine, fabricke, hor gi nel lot rvalo — tak i s lidmi se deje. Rez se jich chyta. Sedlak se stydi za kolenice, kolIch a beranieku, na hlavu kloboueek Si jako hnizdo posadi, vlasy pod nirn ueesa, 'do kaeera', vousy podnosky stat Si necha a nakrouti, cigaro v hube lmoli. erna zeme a Cerny' je proto chleb nas vezdej gi. I za ten mnolicr u`a se stydi. Pilide do hospody a stydi se z kapsy vytahnout skrojek vlastniho chleba. Zato do ko'Sieku po mastnem rohlieku, po bile housce saha. Dobree i zbdrie jsou stare selske manYry. Panem Bohem sedlak dekuje, Bohem vita, zdravi i se louei. Dnes ujimaji se jine znilsobv. 'Ma, ficta' a `dobrfr den', `poroueim se' a `nazdar', tak se ohani pozdravy sedlak. Pisecka §kola rolnicka I na torn podil ma, byt' i nezavinila ylecko. e k 1 bys, Ic je to Atu-

9 dentek, pan od pera, snad pisatieek nejaky z Pisku od ilkadu, a hle --- secllakek je to. Cigarkem to vAecko poeina! proto je nenavidim a do fist nevezmu, co liv budu."

"Dobte," ptikYvl hostitel a klepnul na zvonek. Jako na dratku hned ye dvetich se zjevil lokaj. "Rovnel ja, rad si z dYmky zakoutina. Lujs, podej dYroky a tabak." S celYm stoleekem pti hrnul se Lujs, lined dYmky peknYm tabaekem cpal, hned kniaeti i hostu po jedne zapalil. Oblajeky Sedeloo d'rnu yznaSeley se ke stropu, ohnive vinko jenine rozehravalo se v lilach, tvate zeervenaly, ptijemne se sedelo a povidalo.

"MilY Cimburo," rozvaloval knile, "marno stavet se proti produ. My jsme oba starosvetS1 fide, vy jeS"te nea ja, ale musite uznat, 2e 2ivot se stale vic zapleta, le lada i podava vic a mladi, ti se mu snadno ptizpilsobi i tee], i krojem j celYm zpilsobem livota vetejneho i soukromeho. Pokrok, pokrok je to."

"Chyba, pane knile, neni to pokrok klam a S'alba je to. Pravda, le elm dal jsou lide studova.nejAi a ueenejM i u nas zde. Od tech dob, co Raaicemi draha ponejpr y projela, mnoho se zmenilo. Roste vzdelanost, ale h16,si se bezdeky sama otazka, roste-li s ni stejnou merou i mravnost? Dobte ul tticet let etu noviny. Ale jednu vec v nich pozoruju, eim dál, tim vice nachazim v nich zpravy o podvodech, kradelich, lhatstvi, vrahlach a sebevraldach. Wade neco neni v potadku.

Tak se memu selskemu rozumu zda, Ic se vzdelava, stale jenom hlava a zanedbava, se srdce. Rozum se brousi a srdce otupuje. PternY glim o tom sineru a vidim, le eim dli — hilte bude.

Po vzdelani, gkolach, novinach, knihach vgecko se sa.pe, jako by to pla,tilo vg ecko a zatim to s emi nezda, nejprvne,P,1 veci. Tom je v liyotC poctivost, sttidmost, pravdymilovnost a zbanost, to je zaklad aesti, s tim musi jit vzdelani ruku v ruce, jinak svede eloveka na scesti."

"Pravdu mate. Ma.m panstvi 1 v krajich ohoto kralovstvi. Tam rolnici pokladaji se za neivldelanej§i a nejosvicenergi v celych oechach. Neyeti] byste, le I nalidenstvim pohrdaji, poutim se posmivaji, ale na vYlety behaji, kostelu se vyhYbaji, ale Ma i dopoledne v hospodach usedaji. A hie — v tomto kraji pinern vzdelani a po-

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10 kroku — lze pozorovati podivnou yea, o ktere dosud zde neni pamatky," a kniZe ustal, jako by se rozmySlel, ma-li dal mluvit.

"Dopovezte, pane kniZe, co jste o tom kraji tam napovedel," pobidl ho Cimbura.

"SteZi mi uvekite, vac nes1Srchand, ba nemoZna, vam to bude. Tam mi hospodyne nejdou do kostela jen proto, aby jim nekdo mezitim nesebral na kurniku vejce. Tam se musi hlidat na stromech ovoce, na polich obili, na lukach seno, v lase dkivi, v rybnicich by. Tarn nehlida, se jen panskSt pozemek, ale i selskY, a co se nehlida, to ukradnou, a neukradnou-li, tak to zniei. Ano, zni to podivne, ale vy mate skoro pravdu: eim jsou lide vzdelanejstudovanej gi, tim se zdaji bYt i nemravnejSi, ac piece jisto, Ze vzdelani ma zu'Slecht'ovat, zjemriovat a zdokonalovat eloveka. Nevekil byste, co grunv torn kraji tarn se octlo na bubnu.

Nekoupil-li jsem ja, koupil statek Zid." "Takove piipady staly se i u rids.

Fale gna vzdelanost zavedla uz i zde sedlaka i selku na scesti. Chteli se rovnat panum, dali si kikat 'pan' — `pani', strojili se jako pani, jedli jako pani, pracovali jako pani. Nekolik rokfi staeilo a statek poeal se drobit, strych Po strychu, dedina po decline se prodavala, aZ statek zmizel, rortal jako snih na slunieku. A topovaZuji za zloain spachanY na na gem stavu, za zloein, nad kterY vet giho neznam. Nas sedlo.ky drZi zem, pada, pole, luka, les. V tom je nase sila — bez nich jsme pliva, nic, vitr nas odfoukne. Statek si zvet git, to je zasluha a dobrIT ein, ale hkichem — statek prodat, tfeba yarn, pane knik, jako vam jej prodal llitteck3i Kladiva."

"Zaplatil jsem mu za statek cenu skoro dvojnasobnou."

"Vim, dvacet tisicovek, a;Z za ne nestal. Ale Kladiva nemel prodavat, kici: vim, pane knae, ae jsem se svou pridou uprostked 'Judy va gi a k je to nemile vam i va gim strojtim i vagim zajictun i va gim hontm, ze yam pfekaZim ye vg em v g ude. Ustoupim, ale ze sveho statku ukrojte mi nekde na okraji dil jiny, dvojnasobnY a ja vam povolim. Chva.lou bychom ho zahrnuli." si penize a 'Zije z nich berstarostne."

"Penize, co jsou penize? Jako ate pamatuji, Ze padly penize nahle, pfes jedinou noc. Kdo mel veeer tisicku, mel rano jenom desitku a mnoh'Y se

stal 2ebrakein. Ale kdo rnel grunt, ten toho ani nepocitil, ba platil vie nel drive."

Za keei utikal eas. DYmeeky dohokivaly, v zameckem prtrjezdu zahreel kbear.

"Milosti, zapkaZeno," hlasil ve d yerich Lujc a zmizel. KniZe vytahl hodinky z kapsieky na jednoduche S'inirce a jenom stkibrne. "Vida, vida," spatkiv je pomyslil si Cimbura, "u nas pomalu ka.ldY eeledin, o sedlaku nemluve, ma takove, ne-li lep§i," a zahokel hnevem proti selske marnivosti a parade.

"Libo-li tedy, projedem se panstvim," navrhl knile, vstavaje od stolu.

"Vim, le jsem u kniflete a vim co kikavaji stall, kdyby na rychlem koni elovek sedel, kalupem jel, ani za tYclen by knileci statek neobjel, ale piece rabych se prole', mel bych z toho vets' zisk, vAeho lepe pov gimnouti bych si mohl."

"Poruete jen, a kde si budete pkati, kone se zastavi a projdeme se."

Par koni eernych jako havrani zaujal nejdriv hostovu pozornost.

Uscedli do koearu a projeli parkem.

Sve divy Cimbura spatkil. Rostliny, byliny a kvetiny, jake nikdy nikde, ani v lese, ani na louce nevidal. "Ka2te zastavit, pane knile," prat si Cimbura, a nez dokekl, kone stall jako pkimrazenk "Jak to zastavuje g ?" chtel se obokit Cimbura na koeiho, "nevi', zvolna se ma do beim rozehnat, ale je§te volneji bah mirnit? NahlYm zaralenim na pkedku kun trpi," ale mleel. Jen litostne na kone pohledel, jak stall pkedni nohy v pisku zaryte a bujne hiavy na zkroucenYch krcich ke chi tantim otHemi pritisknute. Teprve, al' vystoupil knIle, povolil koei konim.

"Vgak si uz nesednu, kdyl ten chlapik tak nekkest'ansky zastavuje," urninoval si sedlak a °tail se po za,hrade.

"Na mou veru, jako v rail! Kde se tu ty stromy vzaly, kdo je vypestoval, kde vyrostly? Buk tu, jenI ema, listy earl* dub tu, ale listy ma kropenate, javor ut, ale list jeho je strakat, topol tu, ale list ma zloty okolek, bkiza tu stoji, ale vetvieky jako provazky misto vzhfiru, dobri visi. Vgecko vidim jine a podivne. Rule tu 'dosud kvetou, ac uZ" jim davno minul eas a nekvetou jen eedvene a bile, ale 1 Mute, trnave, jak kdo chce.

"To nejsou stromy na ge, to nejsou rule nage, to nejsou kvetiny nagee.

Vg ecko je sem odjinud pkineseno a za-

ye stisedu 21. dubna 1965 sazeno. Rule jsou francouzske, palmy z Italie, jiriny z Erfurtu, stromy jehlienate se stkibritYm leskem jsou al z Kaliforniee, Virginia a nektere kete a2 z Jajonska a Ciny," vykladal mu kniZe. Porved1 ho skleniky, letnimi i zimnimi, ukazal na fikovnu; ale Cimbura zaryte mleel a nicemu se jiz nepodivoval. Progli park a lined za nim zahradu zelinakskou a 'Skolku. Jak spaCimbura stromky, rovnou k nim zamekil. Tu stal Cimburtl y znamY, start' ltepak, tu stoji i zahradnik. Ale co to? Neusmivaji se na neho, ruky mu nepodavaji. Jae() zkameneli stoji, klobouk smeknirtY, ruce k telu jako na "UkaZte memu hostu Skolku," porouei knik a teprve pak zas do nich Zivot vjel. "Tak zde mame nejprve krsky a tvarove stromky," poeal zahradnik. P11 pohledu na ne se ykele se Cirnburovi litosti srdce v tele. Spatkil stromky nizou.oke, jako ukkilovane, vetve jako rainena rortalend a k clkevenYm latim pevne lYkem uvazana.

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