Vestnik 1967 01 04

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas. Founded 1897.

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 55 — NO. 1

HUMANITY Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, POB 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

BROTHERHOOD

JANUARY 4, 1967

HE GAVE HIS ALL. . . MORE THAN ONCE AMERICANS HAVE DECIDED THAT THE PRICE OF PEACE WAS TOO GREAT AND COULD NOT WITH HONOR BE PAID. AMERICAN MEN HAVE GONE TO WAR FOR THEIR COUNTRY, THEIR HOMES, AND THEIR FAMILIES. ROBERT URBANOVSKY WAS ONE OF THESE. . . HIS SACRIFICE REMINDS US OF THE MEN WHO HAVE PAID THE PRICE OF LIBERTY FROM LEXINGTON TO IA DRANG. BECAUSE HE AND THOUSANDS LIKE HIM BECAME SOLDIERS, WE HAVE NOT BECOME SLAVES. ROBERT, WE HONOR YOU, WE SALUTE YOU, WE PFC ROBERT URBANOVSKY 4 February 1945 24 March 1956

PAUSE IN HUMBLE TRIBUTE..

"The soldier, above all, prays for peace, for he must bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."

—Gen. Douglas MacArthur

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Entered as second class 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 76501.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEX Published weekly EDITOR NICK MORRIS — Box 85, West, Texas 76691 Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5989 — Shop: HI 6-5282 PUBLISHERS CECHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY, WEST, TEX. Subscription $3.75 Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Texas 76691 Deadline for material to be accepted for the following issue is Saturday noon.

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SUPREME LODGE EDWARD L. MAREK, President JOE B. HEJNY, Vice-president R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary JOS. KOLIFIA, Jr. Treasurer BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Box 100, Temple, Texas 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 District 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 7'700:: ED P. SRALLA, Sixth District Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas CHAS. HOLASEK, Seventh District 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Tc::a;; PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL c /o SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFCAK c/o SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas BY-LAW COMMITTEE ROY E. HRANICKY, Chairman Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas LEO KRAUSE, Jr. — Secretary F. 0. Box 427, Inez, Texas 77968

DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT I Melvin Skrabanek P 0 Box 270 Caldwell, Texas 77836 DISTRICT II Leonard D. Mikeska 107 Killen Lane 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 O'lexa 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Texas 77007 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause Jr. P 0 Box 427 Ines, Texas DISTRICT VII Roy Hranicky Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas —SPJST-

YOUTH DIRECTOR James J. Janousek Box 100, Temple, Texas DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud. Matejka Route 4 — Box 562 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska Route 1 Rogers, Texas DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma 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 Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Texas DISTRICT VIII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Texas STATE

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 IN TRIBUTE TO ROBERT URBANOVSKY This tribute to the late PFC Robert Urbanovsky, US Army, has been several months in preparation. For sev eral reasons, it has been delayed. has been both an honor and a sad task to prepare it. Robert is the first, and so far as is known, the only member of the SPJST to lay down his life for his country in the Viet Nam War. Although the report is several months late, this in no way diminishes the earnest and abiding appreciation of us all for his sacrifice and that of thousands like him. Robert was one of those, as President Johnson has stated, who " .. . have placed themselves as a shield between this country and her enemies." Like countless other soldiers in any war, Robert did not want to go to a distant land and expose himself to constant dangers — but he went. When he donned the uniform of a soldier in the US Army, he did not do so in the naive expectation of picture-book glory, but in the sure knowledge that as long as tyranny exists and threatens the freedom of others and his country beckons him to service, he had to do what was expected of him.

Americans are a peaceful people, and we have had our share of wars, but there is ample evidence in the history of Man's activities that a mere desire for peace is not enough to maintain peace. Many, like Robert, gave their life blood. Others have lost limbs or eyes or have suffered in enemy prison camps. Still others faced constant and serious physical danger.

We hope and pray that Robert's sacrifice shall not have been in vain.

As brothers and sisters of a fraternal order, the SPJST, we pause to salute one of our ranks who lay down his life in the jungles of Viet Nam. His deeds remind us that peace can be enjoyed only by those who are willing to defend it.

We are indebted ito Brother Lad Cmajdalka of Fayetteville and to Supreme Lodge Secretary Raymond Urbanovsky, both of whom gave us valuable assistance in the preparation. of this report, and without whose help and cooperation this could have never been completed. Brother Cmajdalka helped us secure the accompanying photographs and pictures. What makes this entire episode even more tragic was the recent sudden death of Robert's father, Brother Vine Urbanovsky,

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From the buffalo grass, swamps, and rice paddies of Viet Nam . . on November 4th, also a member of SPJST Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville.

—Editor • Had I a dozen sons, each in my love alike, I had rather have eleven die nobly for their country than one voluptuously surfeit out of action.

—Shakespeare • Robert Urbanovsky was born Feb. 4, 1945, near Fayetteville, Fayette County, to Mr. and Mrs. Vine Urbanovsky, Jr. He attended and graduated from St. John's High School in Fayetteville in May 1963. He became a member of Lodge Pokrok Texasu No 1. Fayetteville on June 7, 1962. After graduation from high school he spent 16 months as an assistant manager of a 7-Eleven food store in Houston. While in that capacity, he volunteered for service in the US Army on Aug. 3, 1964, and took his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Later, he took missile training at Fort Gordon, Geogia. After completion of that training he volunteered for the "Special Forces" and went to Fort Henning, Georgia, where he completed an Airborne Course. He graduated and received his "wings" on March 25, 1965, and became a member of the Green Beret Datchment. He took further training at Fort Bragg, North

Carolina, Fort Carson, Colorado, and Fort Riley, Kansas. From Fort Riley ; he left for Viet Nam on Sept. 19, 1965. He arrived in Viet Nam on Oct. 5, 1965, with the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division.

Within two weeks after arrival in Viet Nam he was fighting the em n> and remained in constant combat five and one-half months. He killed March 24, 1966 as a result rifle wounds in the chest.

His remains arrived in Fayetteville March 31, 1966, and he was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery on the morning of April 2, 1966. His father, Vince Urbanovsky, died suddenly on Nov. 4, 1966. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville.

Robert is survived by his mother, Mrs. Vinc Urbanovsky of Route 2, Fayetteville; two brothers, Eugene in high

Newsbriefs Frank Leggio, 50, passed away in a Waco hospital on Christmas Day. Burial was in Waco Memori a l Park. Brother Leggio was a memebr of SPJST Lodge No. 66, Waco.

• • Elo Drawe, 73 passed away while on a deer hunt Tuesday, Dec, 27th. Brother Drawe was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville. ♦ • Josef Kostal, 90, passed away in a Nacogdoches hospital on Dec. 27th.

Funeral services were held Dec. 31st.

Interment was in the Hollywood Cemetery in Houston. Brother Kostal was a long-time member of SPJST

town church

and his final resting place in the peaceful surroundings of St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville. school, and James in Houston; a sister, Mrs. Darwin (Jeanette) Brokmeyer of Houston.

Lodge No. 81, Needville.

• • Frances Machalicek, 72, passed away in Scott & White Hospital on Dec. 24th. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple. Sister Machalicek was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

• • Marie Galla, 85, passed away in Ganado, Dec. 12th. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 138, Ganado.

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LETTERS LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members and Friends, Our next meeting will be on Jaa. 8th. Please be present.

I. J. Mikulec, Financial Secretary --SPJST---LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Attention, Parents: Please bring your children along to the meeting at Lodge 28 on Jan; 8th.

After the adult meetings, we will try very hard to organize a youth club at Lodge 28, but we can do this only with your help and cooperation. The youth leader will be Sister Vlasta Orsak. See you and your children on Jon. 8th!

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka, District 6 Youth Director --SPJSTLODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our next meeting will be held the second Sunday in January — Jan. 8, 1967, at 2 p.m. in our lodge hall.

We will appoint our committees, board of trustees, and our bar manager for 1967. So brothers and sisters, please try to attend this meeting. Hope to see all of you then.

Fraternally yours, Dorothy Beyer, Secretary —SPJSTLODGE NO. 110, KAUFMAN Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is to let all of you know that since our attendance was so poor at our December meeting, we decided to put off our election of officers until our January meeting, which will be on Jan. 8th at 2 p.m. Please be present.

Fraternally, Stanley Cech, president George Vitovsky, secretary —SPJST LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Brothers and Sisters, This is to remind you all that our meeting in January will be held on the second Sunday, instead of the first Sunday, because New Year's falls on the first Sunday.

Albert Kresta, Secretary —SPJST-SPJST— ATTENTION, LODGE 80, HOLLAND Dear Members This is to remind you that the regular meeting was postponed to the second Sunday, Jan. 8th, 1967, so the

members could be together with their families on New Year's Day. Fraternally, Joe Belicek, Secretary —SPJST — LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK This is a reminder that since the first of January comes on the first Sunday, we have to postpone our regular meeting until the second Sunday, which is the 8th of January.

Fraternally yours, E. R. Jakubik, Secretary -----SPJST-LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON This is a reminder to let all know that our meeting has been changed from Jan. 1st to Jan 8th, due to New Year's Day. We would like to see all members there.

Fraternally, Carmen Sullivan, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends.

This is just a short reminder to everyone about our first meeting of 1967. It will be held Jan. 8th instead of Jan. 1, since this is considered a holiday and many families have their gatherings on this day. At this first meeting we will have installation of officers so all you officers be sure and be there and hope everyone else starts the new year out by coming to the meeting.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 114, FAIRCHILDS Dear Members: This is to let all of you know that our next meeting will be held January 8th, 1967. We will have election of officers, and those members who pay their dues on an annual basis may do so at this time. The meeting is set for 1:30 p. m. at Eva's Place, but in case of very cold weather, we will meet at Joe Brazda's home.

Fraternally, Milady Walenta, secy.

SPJ8T--TO THE MEMBERS OF LODGE 88: Dear Brothers and Sisters: IMPORTANT NOTICE — The members voted to conduct their monthly meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.; however, the first meeting in 1967 will be conducted on the SECOND SUNDAY in January at

Wednesday, January 4, 1961 3 p.m. Each member is urged to attend the meetings and participate in the various activities. Each and every member can be rightfully proud to bE a part of Lodge Pokrok 88 and par• ticipate in its activities.

Circle Jan. 8th to remind you that the first meeting in 1967 will be conducted on that date.

Fraternally, F. A. Kadlecek, Secretary --SPJST-

LODGE POKROK MOULTON NO. 21 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11th at 7:30 p.m, in the American Legion Hall in Moul ton. At this meeting we will install our new officers. We have a new president and vice president. Also, committee will be appointed.

We had "guest night" at our last meeting. We had good attendance and a good many visitors. We had Brother James Janousek, the State Youth Director, and Sister Elsie Brdecka, our District Youth Director. Sister Brdecka brought along her husband and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Fojtik from East Bernard. Brother Janousek and she made interesting talks. Brother Brdecka was asked to say a few words, but he said he came along as chauffeur. Brother Fojtik said he came along to fix the flats.

In behalf of the lodge, we want to thank the ladies for doing such a wonderful job of preparing and serving the lunch at the meeting.

Fraternally, Frank C. Wagner, Secretary —SPJST-LODGE CULAK NO. 165, MOULTON Dear Readers and Writers, The Christmas Holidays are over and it looks as though the Good Lord is about to send us some moisture from above. As usual, there were too many good things to eat, presents to open — all over and done with in one day.

Many did not live to be present with their families during the holidays. My husband's brother, Charlie Fojt, 62„ of Baytown, died suddenly of a heart attack while returning home from work He was buried Wednesday, Dec. 21st, in Weimar. Survivors include his wife Edna; two sons, Edwin Ray and J. C of Baytown; a daughter, Mrs. ElviE McCollough of Baytown; four brothers Victor of San Antonio, Willie of Moulton, Emil and Frank of Bila Hora; twc sisters, Mrs. Tracy Kubos and Mrs

Wednesday, January 4, 1997 Albino., Trlica of Moravia; six grandchildren.

Frank Luksovsky, 56, was buried in the Moulton City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, two grandchildren, his aged ailing mother, three brothers and five sisters. Our sympathy to the bereaved families.

Our last meeting was well attended despite the cold weather. Refreshments and lunch were enjoyed after the meeting. Important business matters were discussed. The secretary's and the treasurer's reports were given and approved. Our next meeting will be on. the 8th of January. Make a note of this date and be sure and be there. We have a heater in the hall which keeps the place warm.

Officers were elected for 1967 and are as follows: President — Emil Krejci 1st Vice Pres. — August Kasper 2nd Vice Pres. — Zat Johnson Fin. Secy. & Treas. — Adolf Wagner Reporter — Bessie Fojt Guide — Willie Kalishek Flag Bearer — Willie Fojt We put hope and confidence in our officers and we know they will work for the :best interest of our lodge. We hope that in the days ahead younger members will join our ranks. It looks as though no one wants my job as reporter, so I'll keep on trying to do my best. I'm grateful to all those who say they enjoy reading my letters in the Vestnik, and I hold no hard feelings against those who criticize because I know you can never please everyone.

This is all for today.

Fraternally, Bessie Fojt, Reporter --SPJST--DISTRICT 'SIX Dear Members of District Six, Here's wishing each and every one of you a Happy New Year!

We can look back and say we had a very busy and very enjoyable year. We are looking forward to 1967, and making it even more successful than 1966.

I have met many nice people both young and old, and visited many places, and also visited all the youth clubs in November and December. I enjoyed all the Christmas programs that I attended.

The youth in District Six did a great j ob in the clubs throughout the year.

Many programs were presented, not only in the respective lodges, but elsewhere also. Stop and think, a lot of credit should go to the youth leaders who spend much time with their youth

VIISTNiK clubs. The youth leaders are the backbone of our youth clubs and as vital as the roots are to a tree. If you cut the roots, the tree will die. You take the youth leader out of the youth club and it will disband. The youth leader and youth club deserve a lot of credit and praise for what they are doing. All of you have done a lot for me this past year and I appreciate every bit of it..

I always look forward to your invitation to your club meeting.

With your help, District Six, I am going to try to organize more youth clubs in our district. You have supported inc in many ways the past year.

The SPJST has much to offer our youth, and with your help and mine, they can benefit by these opportunities.

In closing, I would like to say thank you to the officers of District 6, the lodge officers, the youth leaders and assistants, the youth clubs and all the parents who take time out in helping in every way possible in the interest of our youth. Let's keep up the good work, and strive for a higher goal. By working together we shall reach this goal.

I'll be seeing you!

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka, District 6, Youth Director —SPJST--LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members, Christmas has come and gone. I hope all had a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A while back we had a list of donors in our Vestnik. This is a friendly reminder that we are still in dire need of more donations.

Our next regular meeting will be held at Tom's Place at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Fraternally, Mrs. Eva Hurta, Reporter — -SPJSTLODGE NO. 15, RUCKHOLTS Dear Members and Friends, Our last meeting was held Dec. 4th.

We are happy to welcome three new members to our lodge. They are: Rosilee Ann Allison, Marcie Ramie Wright, and Laurie LaVerne Taylor.

The new officers for the following year are as follows: President, Sister Patricia Kamenicky; Vice President, Brother Ed Svoboda; Secretary, Sister Charlsie Svetlik; Financial Secretary, Sister Sidonia Svoboda; Treasurer, Brother Lad Stalmach, and Reporter, Sister Vlasta Kamenicky.

We wish to remind all our members that our first meeting of the new year will be held on Jan. 8th, beginning at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Patricia Kamenicky, Reporter —SPJ ST— LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Friends, On Sunday, Dec. 8th, Lodge 6 will hold its first meeting of the year. We hope we will have a large attendance at this meeting, because there are certain details still to be attended to. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. instead of 3.

The ladies are asked to bring something for supper, as usual. After the meeting there will be a social.

The youth clubs will have their meetings before the adult meeting.

Fraternally yours, Adelle (Krizan) Royal, Reporter —SPJST-LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, We have a very nice weekend ahead of us, for on Saturday we have the ever-popular Herbert Kloesel and his Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg playing for our Chandelier Ballroom dance.

This great orchestra draws people from near and far! Then on Sunday evening we have another favorite orchestra and this is the famous trophywinner Lee Roy Matocha! The dance is from 6 to 10 p.m., and the usual "Beer Bust" is from 7 to 8 — all the free beer you can drink! So come and join the many in dancing to the good music of these two orchestras! The Teens also have their usual Friday night teen dance, which always draws a huge crowd. It is quite a compliment to our youth leaders and their assistants that many teens are allowed to come only to our well-chaperoned and wellsupervised teen dances!

Our monthly meeting is this Sunday afternoon . at 3 p.m., so try to show your interest in your lodge by attending this meeting. A social with delicious refreshments will be held following the meeting.

Many plans are being made for those three special dates in January when the famous Earl Schmidt of Cologne, Minnesota will be at our lodge for the first time! On Friday, Jan. 27th, this great orchestra will play for a dance from 8 to 12 p.m., and on Saturday, the 29th, from 9 to 1 a.m. Then on Sunday we have a big battle dance between Earl Schmidt and the popular

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Joe Patek of Shiner from 3 to 11 p.m.!

You won't have to worry about your dinner or supper, for our capable Entertainment Committee will serve a delicious turkey dinner from noon on.

So do circle these dates on your calendar and make plans to have a great time at Lodge 88!

Other activities at our lodge include the Birthday Club Party and Luncheon on Wednesday the 4th and their meeting and luncheon on the second Wednesday, the Thursday Social Night, and the lodge "Clean-Up Day" on Sum; day, Jan. 15th. I'll have more details on our "Clean-Up Day" in my next letter.

Names In The News: Della and Joe Miksch, Elsie and A. J. Zalesky had charge of the well-attended Christmas dance and were helped by Faye and Dean Evetts; this was a free dance and the good music was furnished by Patek's Polka DotS. Elsie and A. J. Zalesky celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Jarisch their 37th anniversary at this dance; we wish both of these faithful lodge couples many more such happy anniversaries! Faye and Dean Evetts and son Ronnie, Harley Cox, Herman Baethe, and Oscar Helmcamp got the ballroom ready for the dance! Serviceman Charles Kelly and wife Betty of California are visiting here and surely helped to make the holidays mighty happy ones for their parents, Estelle and Steve Kelly and Grandmother Daisy Drab! The new officers of the Teen Club are: President, Bonnie Cox; Vice President, Jimmy Wilkinson; Secretary Jimmy Cross; Treasurer, Sandra Sembera, and Reporter, Ruth Zaludek!

Hoping to see you at Saturday's Knights of Dixie Dance, the lodge monthly meeting, Sunday, and the Lee, Roy Matocha. dance Sunday evening!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp SPJST

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members: The next regular meeting of Lodge P.Araz Cechoslovana∎ No. 92, will be held on Jan. 8th, 1967, beginning at 2 p.m.

The installation of officers and committees will be held at this meeting and we hope that you will all be present.

Supper . will be served as usual after the meeting, and the sisters are asked to please bring pastry.

The previous meeting was well attended, and we hope you will continue to come. It would be good to see more members attend the lodge meetings.

We were happy to have brother Nick Morris, the editor of the Vestnik, visit us at the previous meeting and we hope that he will visit again soon.

We want to announce that the "Six Fat Dutchmen" orchestra from New Ulm, Minnesota, will be playing for a dance on Jan. 27, 10.67. For reservations call MA 4-0251, National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cutoff.

We want to say thanks to the Ladies' Circle of Lodge 9f .4, for donating the seven-foot artificial hemlock Christmas tree to the lodge. It is a beautiful tree!

In my Christmas program letter to the Vestnik, I would like to add that Millie Jo Waters played the selections, "A Medley" and "Somewhere My Love," and "Silent Night" on the organ, and I also want to say thanks to her for playing selections before the Christmas program, and to Pamela Durham for playing selections on the organ at the conclusion of the program.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the lodge meeting on Jan. 8th.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Paprskar LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: Lodge 25 will hold their next meeting Sunday, Jan. 8th at 2 p.m. at the National Hall.

The Youth Club will have a meeting at 3 p.m., Jan. 8, followed by a skating party. Tell your friends and bring them along.

Fraternally, Dorothy Kudrna, Youth Leader -SPJST

LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Our last meeting in 1966 was held in Slovacek's Ballroom an Sunday, Dec. 18th. It was a joint meeting of the adults and the youth. The meeting was called to order by President Wm. Berkovsky. The national anthem was played on tape. Albina Welfel led the entire assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone stood in a moment of prayer for our deceased members and for peace. Our visitors were welcomed.

Reverend Bily, pastor of the Sweet Home Catholic Church, was one of our special guests. Father Bily gave us a very nice talk. Thank you, Father Bily.

Sister Brdecka, our district youth director, spoke a few words to the youth and the adults. There were seven visitors present, including Mrs. Gery Maneth of Shiner. Thanks for your help, Gery.

All the officers of the lodge were re-

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 elected. The youth presented their Christmas program. Czech and English Christmas carols were sung, led by Rev. Bily. Mrs. Pesek, youth assistant, extended a welcome to everyone; Freddie Fesek welcomed everyone on behalf of the youth. The birthday cake, baked by Mrs. Wendt, was won by Mrs. Albina Welfel. The ice chest was won by the one and only Ronnie Berkovsky.

Jackie Ehlers, Lone Star beer distributor, donated the special door prize, which was won by Mrs. Felix Jurica.

The first set of two tickets donated by Bill Mraz of Houston were won by Mrs. Victor Weifl, who gave them back.

They were then won by Mrs. Stanley Kutach. The second set of tickets were won by Irene Slovacek; the third set

by Mrs. Felix Jurica. Now you can take your old man dancing!

The cash door prizes (adult) went to Mrs. Stanley Kutach, Mr. Emil Slovacek, and Irene Slovacek. The youth door prizes went to Charles Welfi, Julius Tobola, and Franklin Bolech.

The birthday cake for our next social will be baked by Mrs. Stanley Kutach. After the drawing Santa arrived and wished all a Merry Christmas and exchanged the presents, both for the adults and the youth. Once again, the Christmas spirit was in the air! (Bro. Felix Jurica was very afraid of Santa this year; he must've been a very bad boy since he didn't arrive until after Santa had left). Refreshments were served. A very good lunch was served by the ladies; coffee was prepared by Mrs. Emil Slovacek. Thanks to all for making this our best SPJST Christmas in Sweet Home!

Fraternally, Victor J. Gerlich, Reporter and Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, First of all, may I wish everyone a very Happy and Prosperous New Year We held our December meeting on Sunday, Dec. 11th. This being our annual meeting; officers for the next year were elected. Also final plans for our Christmas party were made.

New members accepted into our organization were Thomas John Jurecka, Elizabeth F. Pechacek, Harry Eugene Pechacek, Robert W. Kadlecek, Cheryl L. Milner, Frank Joe Pavlosky, Lloyd E. Steinke, Carolyn Jane Brewer, and Richard Gary Brewer.

Our Christmas party on the 18th, in my opinion, was about the best we have had. A lot of time and effort was necessary to make it such a nice party,

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and we should thank all those who new grandparents, of a lovely little helped. I won't mention any names granddaughter who was born that lest I forget someone and cause hard afternoon. feelings. We were honored by the presTana Kutni was nine years old that ence of Supreme Lodge President and day, and was having a party with a Mrs. Edward Marek, Secretary and group of her friends at the party.

Mrs. Raymond Urbanovsky, and TreasBro. and Sis. Emil Hanus were celeurer and Mrs. Jos. Koliha, Jr.; also our brating their 32nd wedding anniversaVestnik editor, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mor- ry on Dec. 18. ris and family. We hope they enjoyHe announced the engagement of ed our party as much as we enjoyed Miss Linda Pavelka, daughter of Bro. having them present. and. Sis. Antone Pavelka, to Sp. - 4, The officers elected to lead the lodge Richard Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. through the year of 1967 are as folHarold Norris of Hebron, Indiana. lows: Richard is stationed at Ft. Hood with President — Henry Breitkreutz the U. S. Army. Congratulations to Vice President — Vernon Wood all of you.

Secretary — Albert Banik Brother Morris then introduced lodge Financial. Secretary — Rud. Zalman president, Brother Ed Mazanec, who Treasurer — Vernon Wood Kitchen Chairman — Mary Beralek proceded to introduce the guests from Entertainment Chairman — Eugene , the Supreme. Lodge and the other special visitors, who were as follows: Pavelka Pres. and Mrs. Edward Marek, Clean Up Chairman — John Mach V. Pres. and Mrs. Joe B. Hejny, Building Chairman — Rud. Vicha Secretary and Mrs. Raymond UrbaJunior Youth Leader — Ruby Pa ynovsky, elka Treasurer and Mrs. Joseph Koliha Teen, Youth Leader — Gloria Pavelka Trustees: Charlie Pavelka, Billy Fin. Secretary and Mrs. Ben Zabcik Bordovsky, Vernon Wood.

District 3, Director and Mrs. Cyril' Auditors: Clarence Hoffman and Pokladnik, Billy Bordovsky.

District 3, Organizer and Mrs. ArThe date for the spring District III nold Vrla and Danny, meeting to be held at our hall has Dist. 3 Youth Director, Wilma and been set for April 9th. Plans for this Alvin Nesuda and Son. will have to be made in the near fuEditor and Mrs. Nick Morris and ture, so it is inportant that you at- family. tend our next few monthly meetings.

From neighboring lodges we had: This might be a good time to make a Lodge 6, Cottonwood: Pres. Joe Sumnew year's resolution to attend every bera, Youth Leader Mrs. Ruth Krizan, lodge meeting, not just the Christmas Mr. Johnny Krizan. party. Our January meeting is on SunLodge 35, Elk: Pres. and Mrs. Henry day, Jan. 8th.

Breitkreutz. , Fraternally yours, Lodge 126, Ross: Pres. and Mrs. EuAlbert Banik, gene Gerlieh.

Secretary --SPJST-Lodge 67, Penelope: Pres. and Mrs. Charles Bartos.

LODGE 66 WACO ) CHRISTMAS PARTY

Lodge 66, Waco had their Annual Christmas Party at Linden Hall, Saturday, Dec. 17, 1966, at 5:30 p. m.

There was a very good attendance of visitors, and lodge members. The hall was decorated, the tables were arranged in rows, covered in white, with decoration down the center and a very large beautiful tree, covered with decorations and lights. It really put you in the mood for Christmas.

A very delicious buffet supper was enjoyed by all. Then Bro. Nick Morris, welcomed everyone to Lodge 66. He m a ie some special announcenDents.

He introduced Bro. and Sis. Ben Zabcik,

Lodge 54, West: Pres. and Mrs. August Pustejovsky. Other visitors were Mrs. Anna Hosek, Grapevine, Mrs. Estell Motis, West, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Owens, Waco.

Pres. Mazanec welcomed everyone to Lodge 66, wished them a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and he hoped everyone would have a very enjoyable evening. He then introduced the lodge officers and their wives, the board of directors and wives, youth leader Sis. Libbie Parma, her assistant Sis. Norma Pavelka, and Pres. of Youth Club, Jean Spence.

He then introduced Bro. Edward L.

'1 Marek, who was the speaker for the evening.

Bro. Marek said he and Sis. Marek always looked forward to coming to the Christmas Party each year. He said they haven't missed one yet and hoped they would always be able to attend. He said how beautiful the hall was decorated, the lovely tree and he saw the table, loaded down with toys, above which was a sign 'Toys for Tots' and would be delivered to the Marines the following day.

Brother Marek gave a very inspiring talk about the meaning of Christmas, why we celebrate it, and its significance. He concluded by saying that he hoped that all those present would pray for peace throughout the world, for our boys in Viet Nam; that Man will learn to live together in peace and understanding.

As the youth were getting ready to put on their program, Pres. Mazanec thanked Bro. Marek for his wonderful speech, and he gave special thanks to Bro. Otto Hanus who made the decorations; also to everyone who came out to help put them up.

Sis. Libbie came forward and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and she presented a gift to Pres. and Mrs. Ed. Mazanec from the lodge. The Choral Group presented a gift to Bro. and Sis. Nick Morris, Mrs. Estelle Motis, and Sis. Libbie Parma.

The Youth Club presented gifts to Pres. Jean Spence, Secretary Beverly Gaidusek, and Sis. Norma Pavelka, assistant Youth Leader.

The lights were put out and in came the Angels with lighted candles. As Beverly Gaidusek narrated the Christmas Pageant and Sis. Barbara Stanislav sang the Christmas Carols, the Angels, Shepherds, Wise Men all came forward and performed the lovely Christmas Story before the Nativity Scene. It was just beautiful! You just had to see ft to get the meaning of it. I won't try to name all the Youth who were in the Pageant because I may miss someone. Sis. Libbie, you and the youth did a splendid job and we enjoyed it very much. As the Youth finished their program, and the lights came on. From the back of the hall, the Choral Group came marching in, singing "Nesem vain noviny". They assembled on the stage, as Bro. Morris directed. They were accompanied

by Mrs. Estelle Motis. They then sang "Deck the Halls", "White Christmas", "Angels We have heard on High,"

VESTNfK "Winter Wonderland", (Soloist Nick Morris,) "Silent Night", and "Jingle Bells", with everyone joining in. Then, in Came Santa Claus! The children ran to meet him. They followed him to the Christmas Tree to get a bag of goodies and talk to him Then everyone gathered around to talk and visit for awhile.

Soon everyone was heading home for a good night's rest.

I hope all of you had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. To you v.iho have had illness or lost a loved one, go our sympathy and prayers. May God Bless you and time ease the pain and loneliness. God Bless.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, English Reporter ---SP3ST--SOKOL HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: On Sunday, Jan. 8th at 1:15 p.m. we will have the ground-breaking ceremony for the new gymnastic center.

City dignitaries such as the county commissioner, city councilman, and others will be present. We also plan to have the architect, the builder, and all our committees for the new year.

A photographer will be present to record these events and these pictures will be published in our souvenir book to be issued on the opening date, about May, 1967. We urge all committees, gymnasts, friends and guests to be present for this historical event. Officers of all Czech lodges and organizations in our city will be invited to help us celebrate the event. Delicious pastry and coffee will be served following the program.

On Jan. 15th we will hold our second jaternice sale of the season. We have maintained a constant price for the liver sausage over a period of four years. However, because of rising costs we are forced to raise our price. The profits have been reduced to such an extent in the past four years that our effort is not sufficiently covered. We regret to cause an increase but it is either that or cut the quality of the liver sausage. We are against reducing quality and this leaves us with only one alternative. Prices of jaternice will be 95e per pound. It is hoped that this meets with your approval.

We invite you to come and see the model of the new building. It is a large scale model which permits the roof to be removed whereby you can view the interior of the building. We

have received an artist's concept of the building and this should give you a good idea Of its size and value. Visit us frequently.

Nazdar!

Emil Kuropata -SPJST-

CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends, The next regular meeting of the Ladies' Circle of Lodge No. 92, will be held Thursday, Jan. 12th, 1967, at 10:30 a.m. A covered dish luncheon will be served and each member is asked to bring some prepared dish.

We had a very nice Christmas party and luncheon on Dec. 8th, 1966; also election of officers and they are as follows: President — Tillie Gillis Vice-President — Clara Cohen Secretary — Billy Spindor Treasurer — Mary Paprskar Reporter — Helen Skrasek Hostess Chairman — Helen Kubala Decorating Chinn. — Millie Wruble Hoping to see everyone at the next meeting and wishing all a Happy and Prosperous New Year, I remain, Fraternally yours, Helen Skrasek LADIES'

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PLEASE Dallas, Texas Dec. 29, 1966

Brothers and Sisters: The last Vestnik of this year 1966, on page 8, column three, brings us the following statement contained in the report of the last meeting of District Three of our Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, held in Ennis at the home of Lodge No. 25, nis, Oct. 2!3 1966.

The report is rather comprehensive and I must congratulate Sister Breitkreutz for a splendid job done. In this report is, on page 8, third column, the following statement, and I quote: "Brother Pokladnik stated that he had one more item under new business to bring up. He stated that he objected to Brother Morris, the editor, serving as district officer, and that article 63-D of our by-laws does not provide for a second vice-president. It was pointed out (by whom? —Steiner), that neither does it prohibit the election of such an officer. Brother Zalman stated that he has always felt that the districts were within their rights in exercising a certain amount of autonomy and that having a second vice presi-

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 dent provided a good training ground for future district officers."

First permit me to comment on that statement that article 63-D does not prohibit the election of such an officer.

Maybe not, but ever since the rules for all districts are subservient to the constitution and by-laws, permit me to point out that article 26 of our by-laws does state this, and again I quote: "Neither the Supreme Lodge nor any member of the Supreme Lodge nor any local lodge nor its officers, nor insurance solicitors, nor members have the power or right to disregard any part of the constitution and by-laws, nor claim any authority not conferred by these by-laws. This constitution and by-laws bind all members and beneficiaries of members." So, if the bylaws do not say that a district may elect a second vice president, any amount of agitation for such addition to district officers is out of order.

You know what? This contention that the by-laws do not PROHIBIT election in a district meeting of a second district vice president amuses me. Just how big a by-law book do you think we would have to state all the things that are not prohibited by the by-laws? Also, Brother Zalman is correct in stating that "he has always felt that the districts were within their rights in exercising a certain amount of autonomy," but that autonomy is limited very clearly by our by-laws — something Brother Zalman omitted in his statement.

There is another statement in this last Vestnik of 1966 — page 8, last column that says: "Brother Morris stated that Brother Pokladnik had been largely instrumental in setting up our present district organization, and that it appears that the system has worked well since the early 50s and he could not understand the `heat and pressure' in getting rid of the office at this time." What office?

There was no second vice president's office, and he surely could not mean the first vice president. Somewhat unclearly stated.

There is another item that puzzles me, and that is the statement heading this report "Uncorrected Minutes of Fall District Three Meeting." Sure, they are uncorrected, because the corrections can happen only in the following meeting. But I am sure that Sister Breitkreutz did a splendid job.

Fraternally yours, Frank B. Steiner

Wednesday, January 4, 1967

SPJST Bulletin Board ATTENTION, GLENN MILLER FANS! Those persons desiring tickets and reservations for the Glenn Miller Orchestra dance at Linden Hall, Thursday, Feb. 2nd, may secure same from Brother Nick Morris, PO Box 85, West 76691, or by contacting the Lake Air Record Shop, Lake Air Center, Waco. Tickets are $3 per person. This is a 17-piece orchestra, featuring and directed by Buddy DeFranco. Vocalist is lovely Joan Shepherd. Get your tickets NOW! -SPJSTNOTICE, LODGES IN DISTRICT III Those lodges wishing to host the District III YAD, please communicate with District President Rudolph Zalman by March 1st, 1967. His address is 2523 McKenzie, Waco, Texas 76709.

-SPJSTATTENTION, LODGE 88: You can make reservations for Saturday night dances in our Chandelier Ballroom by calling UN 9-5767. Reservations will bra held until 9:45 p.m.

-SPJSTYOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAYS 1967 District I — August 6th District II — July 30th District III — June 25th District IV — July 23rd District V — July 9th District VI — June 18th District VII — July 16th State YAD — August 20th.

-SPJSTSPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS — '67 District I will hold its spring meeting in Brenham at the KC Hall. Host lodge will be Lodge 169, Brenham. Date will be announced later.

• • District II will hold its spring meeting on March 12, 1967. Host Lodge will be Lodge No. 47. Seaton.

• • District III will hold its spring meeting on Sunday, April 9th, 1967. Host lodge is Lodge No. 35, Elk. • • District IV will hold its annual meeting and YAD on July 23rd, 1967. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 73, Seymour.

• • District V will hold its spring meeting on May 21st, 1967. Bids to host this meeting should be sent to any district officer.

• • District VI will hold its spring meeting on April 23rd, 1967, in the Recreation Hall in Hallettsville. Host lodge it Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville.

VtSTNfK District VII will hold its spring meeting on April 30th, 1967. Host lodge will be Lodge 107, Floresville.

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TYPES OF CERTIFICATES OFFERED

BY IRE 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 0 to 60 Ten Payment Life Single Premium Life 0 to 60 Fifteen Payment Endowment 0 to 55 Twenty Payment Endowment 0 to 60 Twenty Payment Endowment at Age 60 39 0 to 45 Endowment at Age 65 0 to 9 Endowment at Age 18 Single Premium Endowment After 20 Years 0 to 60 0 to 55 Retirement at Age 65 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 16 to 59 Term Ten Year Renewable-Convertible to 58 Term Twenty Year Convertible Only 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 'Perm Insurance.

We write applications for $10,000.00 through age 40; for $5,000.00 through age 45; and for 13,000.00 through age 50 on non-medical forms.

Joe B Hejny, Vice President

YOUTH SECTION FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS NOTICE, EAST BERNARD LODGE 28: Dear Readers, Just a reminder that the East Bernard Lodge will try to organize a youth club, so if you are interested in joining this club, please be present at the next meeting, Jan 8th, at the SPJST Hall. We will meet right after the lodge meeting. Please come so we can organize, and join in the fun with the other youth clubs. Let's give it a good try. The youth leader will be Mrs. Vlasta Orsak.

Parents, please bring your children and help Mrs. Orsak get started! See you on Jan. 8th.

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka, District 6, Youth Director SPJSTFROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members, Since the first Sunday in January falls on New Year's Day, our youth club meeting will be on the second Sunday, Jan. 8th, instead of the usual date.

Let us all try to be there, so we can plan things for the coming new year.

Invite your friends and encourage them to come with you.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Leona Stalmach, Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members and Friends, Our next meeting will be held Jan. 8 at 4 o'clock, after the adult meeting.

We will also take pictures. We have 24 members: We have a nice club started; everyone is working hard to make our club a success. I am sure everyone had a nice Christmas. Don't forget Our meeting Jan. 8th at 4 p.m. Everyone try to come.

Fraternally, Amelia. Pokorny, Youth Leader -SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Readers, Notice! Youth Club Members: Our next meeting date has been changed to Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. The mother lodge members made this change after the

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conclusion of our last meeting. Tell your fellow members of this change so that if they fail to read this letter, they would know about the new date.

Fraternally, Vlasta Hruska, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, The Youth Club of Lodge 47 presented the annual Christmas program on Dec. 18. Also included were several recitations by pre-school children Who were so wonderful in their presentations. The youth club president, Kenneth Kohutek, was the master of ceremonies for the following program: 1. Sherre Marek — "The Spirit of Our Offerings" a Joyce Pechal Welcome verse, Kimberly Mikulas — "Merry Christmas" 3. Beth Vanicek — "Smallest Greeting" 4. Janice Divis — Just a Little Tot" 5 Kim Coufal Christmas Greeting" 6. Susan Vanicek — Vocal, "Christmas World" 7. Jimmy Spanhel — "Joyous Christmas" Gary Spanhel — "Christmas Greetings" Terry Coufal — "Christmas Meanings" 8. Debbie Sodek — Piano Solo — "Silent Night 9. Donna Kohutek — "A True Saying" Karen Kohutek — "The Babe Bethlehem" Anna M. Jakubec — "To Jerusalem" 10. Brian Vanicek, Alden Schiller, and Gordon Kohutek — Musical trio.

11. Skit — "They Gave Unto Him," Characters — Janette .Hruska, Donnie Pechal, Anna Rose Divis, Debbie Sodek and Jerry Wayne Haisler 12. Karen Kohutek — piano solo 13. Becky Vanicek and Susan Pavlica — "Bethlehem Star" 14. Virginia Marek — "The Christmas Story" 15. Anna Rose Divis — Clarinet solo 16. Sandra Marek and Anita Schiller — "A Christmas Thought" 17. Skit — "The Man On the Street" shaving testimonial — Ricky Novosad, salesman; Don He j ny, bearded bystander; also Charles Sodek, Bruce Vanicek, Gary Pavlica, Edwin J. Pechal, Frank Klinkovsky, Frankie Novosad, Royce Marek, and Walter J. Jakubec.

18. Kenneth Kohutek and Jerry Wayne Haisler — Instrument duet 19. Judy Marek — "Goodnight" 20. Songs by Seaton Choral Group 21. Christmas Carols were sung by youth and audience.

I want to thank each one of you who took part in this program. All of you did a splendid job and I am proud of you. I sincerely thank the youth club members for the surprise gift, Kenneth Kohutek for being such a good M.C., Mrs. Dorothy Pechal for her assistance with the program, Mr. Joe B. Hejny for taking pictures and anyone else who helped out in any way.

Youth club members — our meeting is on Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. It will be interesting, so try to be there.

Fraternally, Vlasta Hruska, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Happy New Year. I hope each of you had a very nice Christmas. Our Christmas party at our lodge was very nice. It was nice to see so many of you come out. We were real happy to have Mrs. Matejka with us. The children did a swell job with their numbers and the Beseda was enjoyed by many. I know Santa Claus was enjoyed by all those present, and we want to thank him for making it down our way.

With Christmas over and the new year here we have many things to look forward to in our youth clubs, so let's not forget to attend our meetings.

Our next meeting will be Jan. 8th — Junior Club at 1:30 and teens at 2:30.

We will work on a scrapbook at this time, so bring any pictures or clippings you may have of some of our past activities.

Fraternally, Mrs. Moody Faust, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Readers, The year 1966 is over and I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the youth, parents, and members of Lodge 142 for all the help they gave me. As my first year as youth leader, I really had a lot to learn.

December 17 was the big day for the youth. It was on this day that they presented the lodge with a play entitled "The Left-Over Reindeer." I would like to tell the youth of the fine job they did and hope they will contiune their fine work through the new year.

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 Our next meeting will be Jan. 8. Let's be 100 per cent in attendance.

Fraternally, Mrs. Rosie Tumis, Youth Leader

-SPJST-LODGE NO. GS, WACO Dear Readers, The Old Year has left us and the New Year has greeted us. May it be a happy and prosperous year for all of us!

On Dec. 17th, at Linden Hall, a large number of members and friends gathered for a delicious supper.

After supper the youth put on a program. It was the Christmas Pageant, "The Star of Bethlehem." The youth who took part were: Mary, played by Jean Spence Joseph, played by Chris Spence Infant — a large doll Shepherds — Kerry Tadlock, John Engelke, Eddie Mazanec, Mike Glatter, and Johnnie Gaidusek.

Wise Men — Kyle Tadlock, Mike Kutni and Larry Leshikar.

Virgins — Elaine Pavelka, Cynthia Moore, Barbara Gaidusek, Norma Hensel, Donna Gerlich, and Kathy Mazanec.

Stars — Kay Gerlich, Tons. Kutni, Tonnette Pavelka, Patricia Stanislav, Julie Slovak, and Margaret Gaidusek.

Angels — Kathy Moore, Melanie Hanus and Kathy Morris.

Vioce — Beverly Gaidusek Soloist — Mrs. Barbara Stanislav Piano: Mrs. Estelle Motis Songs were: "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem" "Silent Night," "Noel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "Joy to the World."

The costumes were very pretty, and our huge Christmas tree all lit up made it look like real Christmas Day. Next on the program, the Choral Group sang a few Christmas Carols. At the end "Jingle Bells" rang out and with a big Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa appeared, giving out over one hundred bags of fruit and candy.

May I say a big thank you to the Choral Group for the nice Christmas present; it was a surprise.

A big thank you to all who helped in any way to make the year 1966 a success.

Fraternally, Libbie Parma, Youth Leader

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 TEEN CLUB, LODGE NO. COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, My first hello for 1967 to all readers!

I hope everyone of you had a very good Christmas and will have a happy new year!

I will do my best in writing just a little bit about the happenings that took place at our lodge the past few weeks. First, I will go back to our last meeting, Dec. 4. This concerns the projects the girls of the Teen Club, were making — decorating cup towels to be donated to our new rest home here in West. Fourteen girls and two leaders had printed their names on them. We hope they will enjoy using them because we enjoyed making them. The Juniors and Teen Club members brought 30 bags of fruit and goodies to the rest home to be passed out to each person there. Those who visited the home from Lodge 6 were Bro. and Sis. Cyril Svrcek, and Bobby, Martha Monthei, Junior Leader; Willie Mae Schuetz, Asst. Teen Leader; Johnnie Krizan, president of the Youth Council, Dist. III; Rose Monthei, Dorothy Schuetz, Jeanette Krizan, and yours truly.

Our other new project was making "dishrag britches." Each member of our club was supposed to make one set as a surprise gift to their mother for Christmas. This project was a lot of fun, especially for the boys. There were five boys in the group who didn't have a sister in this club to make a set for them. With each set was a verse pinned to it and it read: "Don't get excited. Don't be misled. These aren't for you, but for your dishes instead.

Pull out the ribbon, pull out the stitches, now I am a dishrag and you have lost your britches."

I want to say thanks to the boys and girls who were interested and took time out to make them for their mothers. I hope the mothers enjoy having them, especially the ones the boys made.

We also had visitors from out of town at this meeting. They were: the Arnold Vrlas of Dallas, Nick Morris and family, the Frank Millers, Emil Harms and his wife, Wilma Nesuda, our DisIII Youth Director, and her husband, Rudolph Zalman, Dist. III president.

We were very glad to have them with us. I hope they all will come again soon.

On Dec. 18, we had a Christmas party for all as usual, with a nice program by the youth of the Junior Club.

VESTNfK A few carols were sung by both clubs after the program. There was a knock on the door and everyone stood still.

Everybody turned their heads toward the door and there he was -- our good Ole' Santa! We had been waiting for him a whole year to bring us what we wished for. (Some times we just wish, ha, ha).

At this time we would like to say thank you all for all the help we received to make all this possible.

I will write more next time.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE. NO, 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, On Dec. 11th we had our Christmas program. The adults had their meeting. After the program Santa Claus same. The gifts and packages were given out. The packages contained oranges, apples, cand y, etc.. The door prizes went to (Adult): Mrs. Richard Henneke; (Children): Kathleen Zak. Our guest was Mrs. Brdecka. Our next meeting will be Jan. 8th.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Marcie Lee Holy —spjs-r LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, We had our Youth Club program on Dec. 11th. We had the adult meeting and then the program. In the program we had a few songs and some plays.

Then Santa Claus came. Santa Claus handed out the gifts. He also handed out bags. Then the door prizes were drawn. They went to: (adult) Mrs. Richard Henneke; (children) Kathy Zak. The visitor was Mr. Brdecka for the program.

Everyone enjoyed it. Everyone then went home.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Sandra Sue Holy ---SPJST---

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, On December 17, the youth of Lodge 142 held a fine Christmas play. The members of the cast and their parts were as follows: Mr. Smith (father) — Ladis Ermis Mr. •Sylvester — John Tumis Mrs. Sylvester — Elizabeth Tumis Molie — Janet Tumis Glenda -- Carolyn Hermis Faith — Pamela Melnar Mrs. Winters — Patricia Turnis

11 Jing — Marilyn Veselka Jang — Carolyn Veselka Robbie — Dennis Hermis Bobbie — Ermond Luckemeyer Mike Mr. Smith (grandfather) Tumis Santa Claus — Paul Veselka Casey — Robert Beyer Sandy — Henry Hermis Narrator — Nona Liles After the play there were refreshments. When the play started we were honored with a visit by Santa Claus.

Since our meetings are always on the first Sunday of the month and this day happens to be New Year's, this meeting will be held on the 8th of January.

Fraternally, Mike Tumis,.

Vice--President —SPJS'T

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, On Dec. 17th the Youth Club of Lodge No. 143 held a Christmas play.

The play was a success. After the play Santa talked with the children. Gifts were distributed to the members, and bags of fruit and candy were given to the children. Refreshments were served.

Also a reminder that the next Youth Club meeting will be on Jan. 8th, 1967.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Tumis —SPJST--

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members, Our Dec. 17th the youth club of Lodge 142, Houston, had a Christmas play. It was called "The Left Over Reindeer." Many people attended the play. After the play Santa Claus gave out presents to all the members, and bags of goodies for everyone. Everybody had a very nice time.

Our next meeting will be Jan. 8, 1967. Hope to see everyone there.

• Fraternally, Janet Tumis LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Our Youth Club had a meeting and party on the 17th of December.

Our entertainment consisted of the "Yes and No" game, "Handkerchief Laugh," and "Musical Chairs." Then everyone recited a poem or sang a song about Christmas. We concluded by everyone singing Christmas carols. Everyone had a nice time.

Fraternally, Sylvia Horak (16)

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME. BOX Dear Readers, Our SPJST Youth Club had our monthly meeting on Dec. 17th. We had a very good attendance. All members were present.

After the meeting our youth club had our Christmas party. Everyone brought a friend. We all sang songs, played different games, exchanged presents, and ate lunch. We all had a nice time and enjoyed it.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.

Fraternally, Marlene Horak (12)

Wednesday, January 4, 1967

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SCENES

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, We had our Christmas party. For lunch we had potato chips, cookies, and punch. Everyone got a bag of goodies. I hope everyone enjoyed the lunch.

Fraternally, Albin Horak, Jr., (10) Treasurer

Lodge No. 47. "The Man On The Street Shaving Testimonial." L to R: Gary Paylica, Bruce Vanicek, Don Hejny, Charles Sodek, Edwin Joe Pechal, Frankie Klinkovsky, Walter J. Jakubec, Frankie Novosad, Royce Marek. Salesman Ricky Novosad not pictured.

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, Our youth club had a Christmas party on Dec. 17th. We played games like kick ball, and the boys played football.

Our next meeting will be on Jan. 1-J 1967.

Fraternally, Kay E. Horak (8) spJs, LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Vestnik Readers, I have not gotten the movies that are to be shown every Saturday in January but I will get them.

I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. I did. I got transistors, cameras, and . . . I hope all of you thought of Christmas in the right way . . . the thought of the birth of Christ.

Fraternally yours, Susan Vanicek LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, Dec. 17th was the big day for the youth at Lodge 142. On that day we presented the lodge with a play entitled "The Left Over Reindeer " We hope everyone enjoyed the play as much as we enjoyed putting it on.

After the play, Santa Claus gave out gifts to all the children. Then refreshments were served.

Let's all start the New Year off right by attending our next meeting on Jan. 8th.

Pat Tumis

Lodge No. 47. Skit, "They Gave Unto Mtn." L to R: Jeanette Hruska, Anna Rose Divis, Donnie Pechal, Jerry Wayne Haisler, Debbie Sodek.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Youth Club President Kenneth Kohutek presenting a surprise gift to Youth Leader Vlasta Hruska.

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

We will have our next meeting Jan. 8th. We will be celebrating two months' birthdays. We didn't get to have our December birthdays with our Christmas program. Don't forget to Wing a prepared plate of goodies for the social.

Fraternally yours, Marvin Mikush (16)

Dear Friends and Readers, The Christmas season is over and the old year is at an end.

The December 11th meeting for adults and youth club members were well attended. We had a short program, followed by good old. Santa Claus. I know the little tots enjoyed it.

We were glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka and son; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fojtik. You are all welcome anytime.

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope all of you had a Merry

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 Christmas. Happy New Year! I'd like to remind all the members of the Ledge 47 Youth Club that they should come to our meeting Jan. 8th to help pick the movie we shall see for our social.

On Dec. 18th we had our Christmas program. After a delightful buffet supper the program was presented.

Christmas songs were sung and Santa Claus appeared with fruit and candy.

We had a fine time.

Fraternally, Debbie Sodek (12) Youth Reporter —SPJST LODGE NO. 47, 'SEATON Dear Vestnik Readers, Our Christmas program went over very well. Santa Claus even came over.

It was held December 18th.

January 8th is the date for our next meeting. See you then. Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Charles Sodek (10) --SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members and Readers, The Christmas holidays are over and the year has come to an end. Now we will have to start all over. We had a nice Christmas. Our SPJST December meeting was well attended, followed by gold ole' Santa. We also had visitors.

We were glad to see them.

We are going to have our next meeting Jan. 8 at 1 o'clock, followed by a social. Those who had birthdays in December will get to celebrate their's with the January birthday honorees.

Fraternally yours, Alvin Mikush, Jr. (11) - SPJ STLODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Vestnik Readers, This is just a reminder to our members that our meeting is on the 8th of January.

Fraternally, Theodore Dusek, J Youth Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Readers, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas as we did.

In our January meeting our president, Diane Knebel, will celebrate her birthday. Those members who will celebrate their birthdays in February please let our youth leader know ahead of time.

I will close for now and I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Delores Knebel, Reporter

VESTNfK LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Friends and Readers, Christmas is gone and. we are all looking toward the new year.

This past year was a real good year for our Talton Youth Club. After the first of the year I'm sure we will all start working for another prosperous year. It's time for all the clubs to start thinking about the District Youth Talent. With this little note I'll close and wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Jimmie Fucik, Sergeant-at-Arms LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, Our many thanks to Richard Gardner, Rex Kramer, Larry Sanders, Tommy Meekins, and Ozzie Haet. These fellows make up the "Coastliners." Also thanks to their helpers (instrument setter-uppers), Joe Slovacek and Charles Whaley. Mrs. Elzner, our youth leader had many fine helpers, too. They were: Mrs. Lavern Smith, Mr. Frank Siller, Sonja Gearhart, Mr. and Mrs. K. Hegwood, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fusig, Jr., Mrs. Kovis and daughter, Mr. Caraway, and last but not least, my mother, Mrs. Mary Schenburn.

On the 30th of December we had the wonderful "Shandells," and one of the top recording stars of our time, the fabulous B. J. Thomas.

We are sorry to see Kathy Dixon go as youth reporter for the older group.

I'm sure though that Ruth Ann Zaludek will do a good job. At a previous meeting we said good-bye to the old (pardon the expression) officers, of the adults and youths, and said hello to the new ones. After the meeting everybody enjoyed good eats and pictures were made of the new officers.

Good luck, new officers!

Fraternally, Susan Sthenburn, Youth Reporter —SPJSTLODGE: NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, Christmas is over. I hope everyone had as good a. Christmas as I had.

Our lodge Christmas program, which was held on Dec. 18th, turned out real well. Mrs. Hruska, our youth leader, had an interesting program of poems, skits, and songs. The children who participated enjoyed putting on the program. Everyone who came had a great time.

At our next meeting on Jan. 8th we will make plans for socials for Juniors

13 and Teens. We will also discuss plans for summer camp.

Hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Janette Hruska SPJST--LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Lodge 66 held its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 17th. There was a very good attendance.

We also had a Christmas play. In the play were: Jean Spence as Mary; Chris Spence as Joseph; Kay Gerlich, Julie Slovak, Margaret Gaidusek, Patricia Stanislav, and Tana Kutni as stars; John Engelke Johnnie Gaidusek, Mike Geller, Kerry Tadlock, and Eddie Mazanec as Shepherds; Larry Leshiker, Kyle Tadlock, and Mike Kutni as kings; Elaine Pavelka, Norma Hensel, Barbara Gaidusek, Cynthia Moore, Kathy Mazanec, and myself as Virgins; Beverly Gaidusek as the voice; Mrs. Stanislav as the soloist; Mrs. Motis was pianist, and Kathy Moore, Katherine Morris, and Melanie Hanus were angels.

I want to thank the mothers for making the costumes. I also want to thank Mrs. Parma and Mrs. Pavelka for helping us in the play. May God bless you.

Fraternally, Donna Gerlich —SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, In 1967 we hope to progress a lot in. our youth activities. Our youth club will be active this year in many activities. We have been visiting the Taylor Rest Home often now and you wouldn't believe how happy the people are who live there are. They are always there with happy faces waiting to see our programs. So let all the youth clubs go and visit the rest homes more and let's show our mother lodge that we really appreciate her help and let us try to participate in all activities possible.

Fraternally, Diana Matoska, Youth President —SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Friends and Members, To start this year off right I think we should have a party for New Year's.

In this party we should discuss some New Year's resolutions. We should also try very hard to follow them.

Some resolutions are: 1. Attend all our youth club meetings

14 2. Enter all youth club activities 3. Try to write to the Vestnik at least once a week and tell about the youth club and their activities.

4. Help the mother lodge the best you can.

There are still many others.

Our next meeting is Jan. 8th and I hope I see you there.

Fraternally, Larry Matoska, Youth Treasurer -SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Last year I had a lot of fun in the youth club. We had programs and parties that were a lot of fun. I think that in the coming year we will have more parties and programs. Since we began our youth club it has progressed and I'm sure that it will progress in the year 1967 also.

Our next meeting is Jan. 8th.

Fraternally, Darrell Matoska -SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, At our next meeting on Jan. 8th, we will have a lot of things to discuss. The new year 1967 will have a lot of interesting facts in it that will need discussing. The different youth activities should be mentioned again so as to remind us. It's very important to attend this meeting, so youth members, please come.

Fraternally, Rodney Matoska -SPJST-LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Vestnik Readep, On Saturday, Dec$'17th Lodge 66 held its Christmas party. I would like to thank everyone who came and I hope that you had a very nice time. I would like to thank Mrs. Parma, our Youth Leader, for letting us have a wonderful and successful program. Thanks go to Mrs. Stanislav and Mrs. Motis. Mrs. Stanislav sang for us, with Mrs. Motis playing the piano. May Gad bless you.

Fraternally, Kay Gerlich SPJST-LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, On Dec. 11th the youth club held its monthly meeting. We had nineteen members and a number of visitors present.

Mrs. Matejka, our district youth director was on hand to discuss our camping program for this summer.

She told us where we would be going,

VESTNfK YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR DISTRICT III Lodge No. 25, Ennis

Sunday, Jan. 8 — Youth meeting at 3 p.m. and skating party.

DISTRICT NO. 5 Lodge No. 88, Houston

Second Friday of each month — Youth and Teen meeting in our Lodge ti8 Youth Room, at 8 p.m. The 6 to 12 group has a crafts hour; the 13 to 19 group has program planning.

First and 3rd Friday of each month — Teen dance' 1:30 to 11:30, at the lodge hall. Adm. 75c; proceeds to benefit swimming pool fund.

Lodge No. 81, Needville

Sunday, Jan. 8 — Youth meeting at 3 p.m. in the Exhibits Building next door to the SPJST Hall.

Lodge No. 142, Houston

First Sunday of each month — Youth meeting at the lodge hall, at 4:30 p.m.

• DISTRICT VI Lodge No. 30, Talton

Every first Monday -- Club meeting, at 4:30 sharp, Taiton Corn. Center. how long we would stay, and what we would need to carry along.

After the meeting we had a Christmas program for all our parents and visitors. We would like to thank all the parents who helped make our party possible.

Our next meeting will start at 1:30 so we can start our craft projects.

Fraternally, Florence Vavra, Secretary -SPJSTLODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The Youth Club of Lodge 142, Houston, will have its first meeting of 1967 on Sunday, Jan. 8th, 1967. This will be the first meeting, so let's have everyone there.

Fraternally, Paul Veselka, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Our Christmas party turned out pretty well. We ate supper about 7:30 p.m. After we ate we presented our program. It turned out OK, but we were all laughing at each other. After the program we opened our gifts. Ev-

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 eryone was satisfied with what they received. The parents sat around and talked and some played dominoes. We had a pretty large crowd and we all had fun.

I'm a freshman in high school. I'm 14 and we have a lot of fun in Taylor.

Well, I have to close now.

Fraternally, Karen Shiller, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Friends, Now that the Christmas holidays are over and you are all back in your own homes, I would like to wish you a very good 1967 and hope that you had a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that you had a good 1966 and you had a nice visit whereever you went to visit over the holidays, if you went anywhere, and that you had a safe drive.

Fraternally, Kathy Moore -SPJST LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE

Dear Readers, I would like to remind everyone to come to our next meeting on January 3rd. We will celebrate the birthday of Diane Knebel.

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas, and had fun over the holidays.

Fraternally, Renee Kaiser, Vice-President SPJSTLODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members and Friends, We had our Christmas party on Dec. 4, 1966. It was well attended. The youth had a wonderful program. The Beseda dancers gave a performance.

With the Christmas and New Year holidays gone we are looking forward to a wonderful new year. Remember our next meeting is on January 8th.

Fraternally, Jimmie Klechka, Reporter -SPJSTENTITLED TO THE VESTNIK? If members of the SPJST are not receiving the Vestnik and feel they are entitled to it, forward your requests to the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas. DO NOT send such inquiries and requests to us here in West. The mailing list is controlled from the Supreme Lodge.

Include your lodge number and cer• tificate number.

This would include paid-up policy members, whose names are automatic-

ally dropped from the mailing fist.

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 CHARITY PROJECTS - LETTERS & REPORTS

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, Some of the charity pro j ects we participated in are, —money to the Lindley Family in Floresville ("Angel Unaware") --purchase of Christmas seals —contributed toys to the Santa Pal project.

These are just some of the charity projects we have participated in so far this year.

Fraternally, Debbie Sodek (12) Youth Reporter

SPJST-LODGE NO. 47, SEATON (Charity projects for the east 6 months) Donated to: Heart Fund SPJST Rest Home in Taylor Lindley Fund in Floresville TB Christmas Seal Campaign Temple Santa Pal Project $20 cash donation to Mother Lodge Fraternally, Vlasta Hruska, Youth Leader

VESTNiK LODGE. NO. 30, TAITON The following are some of the charity projects completed by our youth club in 1966: Two donations to the SPJST Rest Home Donation to the Hillje Home for the Aged Donation of flowers for church on Mother's Day Donation to the Lindley Family Food donation to family of deceased member Donation to United Fund Donation to Christmas gifts to H 1 lje Rest Home Donation to the Golden Age Club.

Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Youth Leader

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 58, IIUNGERFORD We took up a collection for a gift for the Hillje Home for the Aged. We also went there to entertain the elderly folks. We plan to do more of this type of activity.

Fraternally, Mrs. Julius Kalina, Youth Leader Mrs. B. C. Dorris, Asst. YL Mrs. Preston Howell, Asst.

-SPJST-

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Charity Projects During 1966 April — Made a centerpiece for the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor for the Easter holidays. (Cut and painted egg cartons in the shape of flowers and mounted these on a tree branch).

October — Made 54 favors for the Rest Home for Halloween. (Made place cards out of orange construction paper, pasted witchees, black cats, pumpkins, etc., on the card; printed verses in Czech and English).

November — Made 54 napkin holders for the guests of the rest home for Thanksgiving. (Cut paper towel holders, glued gold glitter all the way around, inserted an orange Thanksgiving napkin in each holder).

Donated $125 to our Mother Lodge Building Fund. (Money was earned by the youth when they held a rummage sale).

December — Sent 54 nativity scenes to the rest home for Christmas. (These the youth club bought).

The club was Santa Pals for a family of five for Christmas. (The children brought, groceries, clothing and toys).

We had three large boxes and one sack full to give to this needy family.

(There were several goodwill favors

Eight adults and 27 youths visited the Depelchin Faith Home on Dec. 17th and distributed cookies, fruit bags, and gifts purchased by the youth.

We also made a donation to the Goodfellows Fund.

Fraternally, Wanda Elsner, Youth Leader

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Readers, Our youth club had a charity project Dec. 11th. Each child donated two fruits and I donated a basket for the fruits. The basket was filled with apples, oranges, bananas, and we donated it to the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor.

Fraternally, Amelia Pokorny, Youth Leader SPJST-

LODGE NO. '73, SEYMOUR

Our lodge youth club members helped with the March of Dimes; donated money to the Veterans Hospital; gave clothing, toys, and food to the needy.

Fraternally, Mrs. Raymond Pavliska

done by the youth club).

Fraternally, Mrs. Frances Bartek, Youth Leader

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO The following is a listing of the various charity projects completed by our Youth Club during 1966: $25 donated to SPJST Rest Home $10 March of Dimes $200 Gift to Mother Lodge for purchase of new chairs Toys for Tots at Christmas Clothing was collected for the needy and handicapped people at Goodwill Industries Groceries donated for the needy (Salvation Army) The Mother Lodge donated $25 to the American Cancer Society; $25 to the March of Dimes; $44 Civic Action Fund, USMC. Fraternally, Libbie Parma, Youth Leader

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Youth Charity Projects: Clothes for Goodwill Cash for March of Dimes Baskets of food Toys for Tots.

Kay and Donna Gerlich

-SPJST--

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

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Wednesday, January 4, 196/

VkSTNfIC sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ELO CHARLES DRAWE, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1966, while on a deer hunt.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of •SPJST Lodge Polirok Houston, No. 88, we, the undersigned Resolution Committee, wish to express our sincere

ters, join you in your time of sorrow.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Annie Vrla Tillie Helmcamp Irene Slovacek Resolution Committee

Brother Drawe is survived by his wife, Albina Drawe; one son, Leroy Drawe of Houston; sisters Mrs. Lydia Eicher, Mrs. Nola Wunderlich, both of Houston; brothers Arthur and Harry Drawe, both of Houston, Milton Drawe of Fayetteville; granddaughters, Mrs. Dianne Kingsley and Miss Shirley Drawe, both of Houston.

Dear surviving family, be assured that we, his lodge brothers and sis-

Death Claim

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During Decemb r 19 6

TEMPLE, TEXAS January 1, 1967 Death Claim No.

Name

6885 Tonie Janecka, 8886 Rudolf L. Vanzura, 8887 Veronika Silhavy, 8888 Jackie L. Brewer, 8889 H. H. Hejl, 8890 Liddie Kieselhorst, 8891 Ludmila M. Simek, 8892 Henry Teplicek, 8893 John Daniel Bronder Lyons, 8894 Anna Jezek, 8895 Antonia Novak; 8896 Edw. J. Hajek, 8897 Vince Frank Hyvl, 8896 Charles Valla, 8899 B. A. Kirkpatrick, 8900 Zofie Hluchan, 8901 Albina Kalenda, 8902 Wesley F. Strunc,

Occupation

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housewife farmer retired trucking musiness retired bookkeeper housewife retired

143 54 81 1221 87 7

student housewife housewife retired farmer-rancher and county employee armer-rancher doctor housewife housewife employee of Ennis spring factory retired farmer housewife housewife

161 87 154 10

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17 17 48 141 117

Inez West Needville Wallis Temple Caldwell Caldwell Rowena Jourdanton Temple Fort Worth Shiner Caldwell Caldwell Beyersville Sealy Robstown

Date of Death

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6-23-37 6-23-47 9-12-20 8-20-47 8-11-12 6- 4-36 9- 9-06 7- 1-28

11-19-66 11-23-66 11-18-66 11-17-66 11-29-66 11-11-66 11-20-66 11- 9-66

59 68 86 39 79 52 82 '75

C-3916 K-17 A-11443 C-9384 A-2970 C-2987 A-2436 C-2798

11-21-50 2-10-24.

6-23-36 10-10-20

11-17-66 12- 7-66 11-25-66 11-24-66

JS-1528 16 A-11698 '70 70 B-1587, B-3152 71 A-8035

9-22-33 8- 9-51 8-17-43 3- 8-08 2- 6-10

11-30-66 12- 3-66 12- 7-66 11,19-66 12-12-66

52 56 77 86 74

Date of Admission

C-1696 E-477 B-3289 A-2767 A-4469

12- 8-66 58 C-2424, C-12894 12- 4-34 82 Ennis A-5289 12-17-66 82 5-22-10 90 Stamford 8903 Charles Vasek, B-2188 128-66 77 107-38 153 La. Salle ' 8904 Charlie Damborsky, B-1973 12-16-66 85 1-13-38 138 Ganado 8905 Marie Galla, B-1700 '72 12-24-66 Seaton 11- 4-36 47 8906 Frances Machalicek, To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

R. A Urbanovsky, Secretary, Supreme Lodge, SPJST

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 "THE ISLAND CALLED ELLIS": A ONE-HOUR NBC "PROJECT 20" SPECIAL TO TELL THE STORY OF IMMIGRATION The story of immigration, which has been described as "the most majestic theme in this nation's history," is documented in "The Island Called Ellis," a one-hour color program to be presented on the NBC Television Network Friday, Jan. 13th (10-11 p.m. NYT).

Jose Ferrer is the on-and-off-camera storyteller in this newest production of the network's award-winning "Project 20" series.

The program's producer-director, Donald B. Hyatt, describes "The Island Called Ellis" as the epic of 40 million immigrants and their impact on America as seen from the viewpoint of the place in New York Harbor where the flood tide of immigration occurred.

"Above all," Hyatt says, "it is the story of people and in essence, it is the story of this country. The immigrants came and they made America the greatest testament to human brotherhood that the world has ever seen."

The program utilizes color film newly shot on the now-deserted Ellis Island, historic still photographs, and rare old motion picture footage. The stills and historic motion picture film have been given a color tint in order to blend in with the newly-shot color film. "Almost one-third of the program is made up of newly-shot color film, and the historic two-thirds is tinted," Hyatt says. "The color does something for us in terms of time — visually contrasting the present with the past."

In production since early in 1964, "The Island Called Ellis had "Immigrants All" as a working title. "We became increasingly aware that Ellis Island was the essence of immigration a more dramatic story. The place itself is steeped in drama, and basically there is nothing that happened in American immigration anywhere that didn't also happen there. It covers the broad picture."

Ellis Island was established as an immigration station in 1892 and became literally the doorstep to the New World for millions of persons seeking to enter the United States. The flood tide of immigration that rushed into this country in the first two decades of the 20th century reached its crest in 1907, when more than 1,200,000 immigrants poured through the gateway

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VtSTNfK and depicted it so well that we decided to tell the story strictly from its viewpoint," Hyatt explains. "It makes of Ellis Island. The last detainee left in 1954.

Soon Ellis Island will be converted into a national park and most of its buildings will be torn down. But now the island sits silent. What was once a "city" of 30,000 is now a complex of eerie buildings.

"At every turn," Hyatt says, "there is an atmosphere of drama and echoes of a vibrant past. As Jose Ferrer wanders through Ellis Island, the story of immigration unfolds. Through the use of rare old film and photographs — and the words of the immigrants themselves — we will see how and why the immigrants came, the building and spreading out into America, the contributions they brought, the prejudice they experienced."

Richard .Hanser wrote the script, and Robert Russell Bennett composed and conducted the original orchestral score. Daniel W. Jones was in charge of picture and film research, and Silvio D'Alisera was film editor. Robert Garthwaite was associate producer.

NBC's "Propect 20" unit has produced "The Coming Of Christ," "Victory at Sea," "The Real West," "Meet Mr Lincoln" and many other critically-acclaimed programs.

PEN SURE MIGHTIER THAN GUN The elite Texas outdoor writers who certainly know a good shot when they see it had surreptitious reinforcements from another breed of journalists usually manipulating nothing more lethal than a beat-up typewriter.

But, alas, some of the weapons they carried afield were inferior to even the sorriest news room equipment.

Nobody got shot or fell out of a blind but these firearm manners certainly reflected their peaceful pursuits, according to the latest frontline communiques.

Two of the four exploring State Capitol trained seals (as they are known to the trade) scorched their gun barrels without denting the harassed deer overpopulation.

Terry Young (UPI) admitted blasting at four different deer. "Two of those," he grimly related, "were cinch shots."

Ernest Stromberger (Dallas Times Herald) admitted he did "even worse."

Hero of the trio, who drew a free hunt on the Kerrville Wildlife Management Area, was, of course, a chap

MalSi oznamovatel WANTED: Domestic help. Older woman to live in home. Room, board and salary. Call collect: Waco SW 9-0914 or (1-2p) FL 3-7838.

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MIDDLE AGE COUPLE needed to live on a farm, take care of cattle and few other details. Write to Janak Ranch, 1661 Gessner, Houston, Texas 77055. (dzc) ATT: Mrs. Mikeska.

—ApssTVAgi MILE V CESKOSLOVENSKU pkijmou s radosti darky TUZEX Dotazy a objednavky vyidzuje J. V . POKORNt, 1906 W. Clay, Houston, Texas 77019 ( 45 — 52c) ---SP3ST-

An older, healthy Czech woman to stay with another older Czech woman in Snook, Texas. Very light housekeeping duties. Mainly for company as she is frightened to stay alone. Room, board, and reasonable wages. For more information contact: Charles E. Vajdak, 5903 Southhurst (dzc) St., Houston, Texas 77033.

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600 raznSrch sazenic sladke cibule s navodem ku sazeni $3.00 vyplacen6. `Topco" Home of sweet onions", Far(1-12c) mersville Texas 73031.

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jsem brStti zastupkyni Tuzexu od jeho poUtku roku 1958 a dosud vykizuji objednavky rychle a poctive.

Mrs. B. Valeik, 8631 Diceman, Dallas, Texas 75218 (dzc) Zaeala

who never had looked down a gun barrell at a deer before.

"Oh, I just picked out a nice, fat one and plinked it," confided Jerry Hail (Fentress Newspapers). "I passed up several gems before this sucker came along." • But the outdoor writing professionals may advantageously inspect the fine print on still another State House journalist's narrative.

Richard Morehead (Dallas News) picked off a 20-pound turkey gobler at a mere 250 paces. And right in the neck.

Morehead, using a light brush gun that fraced somebody's saddle scabbard before being decorated with an alleged scope and pawned off on the Big D scribe, admitted the prize was out of point-blank range. "I took a

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bead on him," he said coyly, "then raised the barrel for guesstimated indirect fire. It was smack on the button, brother."

If the ballistics buffs would only advise the man just how it was done!

-8Pj

HEALTHY NATIONAL ECONOMY PREDICTED FOR 1967

The national economy is expected to remain healthy during 1967 but growth potential may be closer to the long-term average, says John MeHaney, Extension economist at Texas A&M University.

He emphasizes that the rate of increase in economic activity during the year ahead will depend a great deal upon the turn of events in Vietnam and their impact on other government programs and on business investments.

If defense spending is accelerated, further restrictive fiscal action may be necessary to combat inflationary measures, he says. If developments result in a reduction in defense spending, it is expected that certain government programs will be increased to ease the resulting economic adjustments he adds.

The economist sees no let-up in spending by state and local governments. The increase in 1967 is expected to equal or even exceed the growth rate of the past five years.

Residential construction and capital investments have been slowed by the tight monetary situation of 1966 which resulted as demand for credit rose in response to a sharp increase in demand for goods and services. Future developments in residential construction will depend, in part, on the success of government action to provide more funds for mortgage markets, points out McHaney. Mortgage money should become somewhat easier to obtain later in 1967, if as expected consumer and business demand for credit should ease.

An upturn in the housing market is expected later in 1967, the economist says.

McHaney sees a slight lessening of consumer demand for durable goods but a continuing increasing demand for non-durable goods and services.

Several factors are cited which may prevent auto sales from matching the total for 1966. These include a slowing down in the rate of increase of consumer income; higher cost of cars, higher interest rates, draft calls, and relatively large proportion of young cars in the auto population.

Total purchase of furniture and household equipment are not expecte.d

to equal the increase of 1966 over 1965 in view of higher price tags and housing market prospects. Expenditures for non-durables, such as food, clothing, drugs, gas and oil, are expected to continue upward during 1967.

Consumers' after-tax incomes, assuming no change in present tax rates, are expected to register another gain in 1967, but it will not be as large as the past year, says the economist.

Business activity is expected to continue upward during 1967. The momentum of the current boom is expected to carry through the first half of the year but the activity gain in the last half will likely be at a slower rate, says McHaney.

In conclusion, the economist points out that many uncertainties come into the 1967 picture and make difficult the problem of assessing the over-all economic outlook. —SPJSTCOLLEGE COSTS GO UP

The high cost of higher education reached the highest level in history this year.

But the record isn't likely to endure very long. All signs indicate that the trend is still upward.

A new survey of college costs has just been released by the Universities and Land - Grant Colleges and the Association of State Colleges and Universities.

It shows that students at three out of four state institutions are paying higher tuition, fees, room and board charges in 1966 than last year. Of 303 colleges surveyed, 225 had increased at least one type of student charge this year. Tuition and fees registered the greatest increases. Tuition for resident students at State Universities and Land - Grant Colleges increased from a $312 average to $333. Non-resident tuition climbed from $737 to $782.

The survey shows that highest tuition costs are usually encountered in the East, while fees are lower in the West and South. Nineteen schools charge residents over $400 a year for tuition and fees, including the State Universities of New York, the Universities of Vermont, New Hamphshire, Ohio, Clemson and Virginia, Maine Maritime Academy and Western Colorado State College.

Nineteen colleges also charge over $1,000 for out-of-state tuition and fees, including the Universities of California, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, Miami (Ohio), Michigan and Maine and the District of Columbia Teachers College.

Wednesday, January 4, 1961 Reasons for increases include moves to make non-residents pay more of their college costs, equalize costs to neighboring states' colleges and help pay higher faculty salaries.

The report also found some colleges that reduced costs. Pennsylvania State University cut non-resident tuition $300 this year following a resident rate cut last year. North Dakota State University students paid $15 less in total fees this year after a state court found a building lee unconstitutional.

Some colleges have also held the line on costs. Schools maintaining 1965 fee levels include the Universities of Connecticut, and Washington, Wayne State University, South Dakota State University and Prairie View A&M (Texas).

Low tuition schools were found to be primarily in the South or had originally been all-Negro colleges.

The report shows student costs have risen 80 per cent since 1956. This contrasts with a 16 per cent cost of living increase. Students now pay 16.4 per cent of their education costs at state institutions compared to 11.9 per cent in 1926.

The report concluded there is "little chance for a leveling off" of college costs in the near future.

Navy submarines traveling under polar ice were not able to use magnetic compasses and had to depend on newer navigational devices.

Chiropractic relieves pain without narcotics or dangerous doses DR. G. JEDLICKA CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH SERVICE 802 Pecore — Houston

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Wednesday, January 4, 1967 SPRAVNE VYKONANA POHREBNI SLUEBA V hodlne talu zarmouceni naieznete Edward Pace pohtebni ftstav pohotove k sympatickemu vytizeni nezbytnYch jednotlivosti a k vypraveni dojemnab° pohtbu.

Levne ceny Mau nett zasadou.

A regular needle will, if dry, float when laid carefully on the surface of a container of water, even though steel is 8 times more dense than water.

Reason? — Surface tension makes a slight film on the water.

—SPJSTEarly Spanish soldiers in Texas, regarded as employees of the government, were required to furnish their own uniforms, horses, arms and feed.

Edward Pace

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AVINGS & WAN ASSOCIATION 3511 Fannin, Houston, Texas • Dial Itielison 3-7393 OFFICERS L. A. Kucera, president Dr. R. E. Maresh, Vice-President Gordon Smith, Executive V.-pres.

W. E. Crozier, V.-Pres and Secy

DIRECTORS Phil D. Woodruff E. E. Chernosky Dr. R. E. Maresh L.A. Eucera Earl J. Wood Gordon Smith Frank Tesaz

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SPJST Entertan' 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. Such notices for publication should be submitted by a bonafide lodge officer, or in some cases. by lodge hall managers.

Lodge No 6, Cottonwood Sunday, Jan. 8 — Monthly meeting Saturday, Jan. 14 — Barton - Makovy Wedding Reception Tuesday, Jan. 24 — Cottonwood Water meeting Saturday, Feb. 4 — CYO Public Dance; music by Slim Haisler —SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Jan 14 — Slim Haisler's Playboys Saturday, Jan. 21 Kaluza Polka Band of West Saturday Feb. 4 Vrazel's Polka Band Lodge No. 25, Ennis February 3, 4, and 5 — Earl Schmidt Orch. from Cologne, Minn.

—SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Jan. 21 — Hi-Toppers —SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Jan. 7 — Slim Haisler Saturday, Jan. 14 — John Griffin',, Heart 0' Texas Playboys Saturday, Jan. 21 — Two-Steppers Saturday, Jan. 28 — Slim Haisler Saturday, Feb. 4 — Otis Beck and His Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 11 — Slim Haisler Saturday, Feb. 18 — Sam. Weaver and His Musical Pals Saturday, Beb. 25 — Nemec Musical Playmates of West Sunday, April 9 — District III Spring meeting.

Lodge No. 40, Itillje Saturday, Jan. 14 — Continental-, Saturday, Jan. 28 — The Jades Saturday, April 8 — The Traits Saturday, April 22 — The Jades --spasm— Lodge No. 47, Seaton January 7 — Otis Beck and the Melody Five January 14 — Ray Baca January 21 — Otis Beck and The Melody Five January 28 -- Sehon - Va,sicek Wed-

VESTNIK ding; music by The Peppermints February 4 — Hi-Toppers SPJ ST. Lodge No. 43, Deyersville Sunday, Jan. 8 — Monthly meeti,LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, Jan. 8 — Monthly meeting; social after the meeting.

--SP., ST— Lod e 66, (Linden Hall) Waco January 7 — Vrazel Polka Band Cameron January 14 — The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels January 21 — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple January 28 — Kaluza Orch. of West Thursday, Feb. 2 -- Glen Miller Orch., directed by Buddy DeFranco. $3 per person; vocalist Joan Shepherd February 4 — West Polka Band of West February 11 — Veterans Administration Party February 18 — Slim Haisler's Playboys of Temple February 25 — Kaluza Orchestra West Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Jan. 7 — The Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 22 — Vrazels Saturday, Jan. 28 — CJ & The Jewels March 26 Easter Sunday — C J Sz The Jewels —SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Jan. 14 — Music Masters Saturday, Feb. 4 — Six Fat Dutchmen of New Ulm, Minnesota —SPJSTLodge Now 88, Houston Wednesday, Jan. 4 — Birthday Club Card Party and Luncheon Thursday, Jan, 5 — Social Night Friday, Jan. 6 — Teen Dance, Entertainment Comm. and Trustees meetings.

Saturday, Jan 7 Dance, Herbert Kloesel's Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg Sunday, Jan. 8 — Lodge monthly meeting on second Sunday for this month ONLY; time — 3 p.m.

Dance, 6 to 10 p.m. Lee Roy Matocha —"Beer Bust," 7 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 — Birthday Club meeting and luncheon.

Thursday, Jan. lA — Social night Friday, Jan. 13 — Teen Dance Saturday, Jan 14 — Dance — Telstars of Schulenburg Sunday, Jan. 15 — "Clean Up" Day at the lodge Thursday, Jan. 19 — Social night Friday, Jan. 20 — Teen Dance

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 Saturday, Jan 21 — Dance — Blumes of La Grange Monday, Jan. 23 — Lodge Organizers' meeting to make plans for Czech film to be shown at our lodge Thursday, Jan 26 — Social night Friday, Jan. 2'7 — Dance — 8 to 12 p.m.

Earl Schmidt of Minnesota Saturday, Jan. 28 — Dance — 9 to 1 — Earl Schmidt Sunday, Jan. 29 Turkey Dinner from noon on. Battle dance from 3 to 11 p.m. Earl Schmidt and Joe Patek.

—SPJST — Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Friday, Jan. 27 — Six Fat Dutchm Orchestra.

AMERICAN PIES HAVE A LONG HISTORY The American fruit pie has a long history, according to Miss Frances Reasonover, nutritionist with the Texas A&M University Agricultural Extension Service.

Early Romans filled their pies with pheasant, peacock or wild boar. Europeans filled their pies with meat, too.

We sometimes use the term today, "eating humble pie." The original meaning of the phrase was a small pie made of the less appealing cuts of meat and served to the lowly members of the household. The master, his guests and those of higher rank were served pies filled with the choice meat cuts.

When European pie recipes were brought to America by the colonists, they were soon adapted to the local produce. Wild fruits and berries became popular fillings for pies. Since apple pie dates from the early days of American colonization, the old saying "as American as apple pie" is right.

Pies are popular desserts all year round, but some pies are seasonal.

Pumpkin, mince, and sweet potato pies are fall and winter favorites, while fresh fruit and chiffon pies are more in keeping with summer menus.

Desserts are a part of the meal and should be onsidered in the number of calories and amount of food value, they said. The sweet, rich pies go best with light main dish.

—SPJST-Development of the telegraph created a demand for wire in long pieces and led to the invention of new wiremaking machinery in 1862.

---SPjST-The 10-mile elevated expressway from Tokyo's airport to the city cost $100 per inch to build.

Wednesday, January 4, 1967 During the pariod of the Texas Republic land promoters advertised that it was cheaper to raise a cow in Texas than a chicken, and it was.

"SRDECNE D Y" Jsott to =lima slova novYeh Poultvatehl NONAT, kdyi ad81 i j t vi'sledki dosaleue poulittin teto proslule Motua, to to byl zanieenk nehet. ttiska anebo pokousani hmyzern. NONAT je ureeny. pro alevu techto ptipadt1 a 6etnYch jinYch. Neclovolte, aby vase domaenost byla bez teto ochrany, kterou poskytuje tyVnIta NONAT. Je to iednoduche bkti plipraveni pro tyto nepkedvklanosti. Obj:Kinejte nynt, tisporn4 velikost $1.15, pravidelna y elikost 65e.

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Mar& — Burn POHAEBId DOMOV V hodine zarmatku najdete u oas nejle01 oohtebrd obsiuhu a ceny Tet prodavame oohtebni poIlAten1 — ad 1 mesice do 80 roki) Ambulance ve dne v noel MAREK BURNS FUNERAL HOME Bill Marek a BM Burns 225 - Ph OX ford 7-3051 Texas Cameron.

Emblems of po itical parties, the striped barber pole, the pawnshop's three balls, etc., are visible remnants of an age when very few people could read, and every business made itself known by pictures.

The telegraph put the Pony Express out of business in 1360, after 16 months of operation — at a loss.

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies SUrREME LODGE, SPJST, FOB 109, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

ROeNiK 55 — CISLO 1

4. LEDNA 1967

PADL NA POLL CTI A SLAVY. .

Vojin Robert Urbanovskk pirines1 sve vlasti nejvetgi abet' jakou ohCan mn a prinesti.. . Poloiil sviij rola4 a nadejny iivot za to, abychorn mohli iiti

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taiti se svobode, po ktere todi celk svet. Vzdavame test na gemu padlemu bratru a klanime hluboce nage hlavy jeho nehynouci pamitce. .. Odegels!

Odegels "jak zakony kizaly 'robe". Dej milosrdn:fr by obet' Tvoje nebyla marmi. By z krve Tye obki na °lag vlasti vzegel kvet ona ratolistka miru tak touiebne oL'ekivana v gemi lidmi dobre yule. Cela nage Jednota truchli nad TvOn odchodem, roily bratie, neb jai byl prvni z nas, ktery zaplatil , .. °BERT NOVSKY 4. lanora 1945 24. biesna 1966

sve vlasti tai nejvy ggi dan— clan love. Cest budii pamace Tve! Nezapomeneme. . •

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Entered as second class 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 76501. t,IREDNI ORGAN SLOVANSKE PODPORUJICi JEDNOTY STATU TEXAS Vychazi tYdne REDAKTOR NICK MORRIS — Box 85, West, Texas 76691 Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Telephones: Res. HI 6-5989 — Shop: HI 6-5282 Vydavatele CECHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY, WEST, TEX. Pfedplatne $3.75 Zmeny adres zasilaji se do Hlavni Utadovny Box 100, Temple, Texas Predpla,tne a oznfunky bud'tee zasilany na Vestnik, West, Texas 76691 ',Atka na tiverejneni ve Vestniku musi byti dodana v sobotu dopoledne.

Nevy'2adanou latku neuschovavame a nevracime. Obrazky se vraceji jen kdy, je poaovne ptiloZene. Uverejneni zasnoubnich anebo svatebnich obrazkft musi si elenove sami hraditi.

HLAVNI OftADOVNA EDWARD L. MAREK, predseda JOE B. HEJNY, mistopredseda R. A. URBANOVSKY, tajemnik JOS. KOLIHA, Jr., pokladnik BEN 2ABOIK, neetni Wichni v Temple, Texas 76501, Box 100 AUGUST KACIA, pravni radee, Temple, Texas P. 0. Box 845 DR. MARVIN LESHIKAR, vrchni P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas REDITELE, JOHN KUBENA, prvni okrsek P. 0. Box 180 — La Grange, Texas HENRY VITEK, druhy okrsek P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, tfeti okrsek 2924 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas, 75226 R. E. BRO2, etvrtY okrsek Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Texas ERNEST HANKA, pat( okrsek 6759 Cindy Lane — Houston, Texas 77008 ED SRALLA, Sesty okrsek Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna Texas CHAS. HOLASEK, sedmY okrsek 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas TISKOVY VYBOR MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, pfecIsedkyne 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, Texas RUDOLPH TROUBIL 0/0 SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCHEFCAK c/o SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas STANOVNf VYBOR ROY E. HRANICKY, predseda Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas LEO KRAUSE, tajemnik

P. 0. Box 427, Inez, Texas 77968

SLZNAM ORGANISATORU OKRSEK I. Melvin Skrabanek P 0 Box 270 Caldwell, Texas 77836 OKRSEK II. Leonard D. Mikeska 107 Killen Lane Temple, Texas 76501 OKRSEK III. Arnold M. Vrla 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas 14, Texas OKRSEK IV. Fred Kvetoji 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 Hranicky Drawer A, Orange Grove, Texas --SPJST-

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James J. Janougek Box 100, Temple, Texas Seznam vedoucich mladeie OKRSEK I. Mrs. Rud. C. Matejka Route 4 — Box 569 Bryan, Texas OKRSEK II. Mrs. Emily Mikeska Route 1 Rogers, Texas OKRSEK III. Mrs. Wilma 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 Brdeeka Rt. 1 — Box 150 Rosenberg, Texas OKRSEK VII. Mrs. Maxine Pavliska Route 2 0 Box 151 Floresville, Texas

Ve stPedu 4. ledna. 1967 ZA VOJINEM ROBERTEM URBANOVSKiM Tato reportai o zesnulem vojinu Robertti Urbanovskym se jii p • ipravo y ala nekolik mesicti, z ureitS r en davodti se v g ak musela odkladat. Byla to velika test i zaroven strititnY fikol upravit reportai do tisku. ZesnulY bratr jest prvnim a pokud je znamo jeclinYrn elenem na g i SPJST, jeni poloiil sviij Zivot za svoji vlast behem vietnamske valky. Jako statisice jinYch, Robert nechtel jiti bojovat na poll elzi zemi, o ktere male anebo skoro nic nevedel: — ale AO. Kdyi dobrovolne narukoval k vojsku nemel Zadne naivni naroky o slavu ariebo hrdinstvi, proste konal a vykonal to, co bylo od neho Zadano.

Nas americky mired nevi k bojovani naklonen. Naopak. Maine jii toho dost, neb jsme sami museli teiko bojovat nei zeme dobyla svoji samostatnost a svobodu. Dejiny Clov'eka narn ale dosvedeuji, ie touiiti o mir nestaei, nekdy se musi draho zaplatiti prolitim krve s y Ych mladYch vojakii. Mnozi, jako mladY Robert, zaplatili svYm vlastnini iivotem. Jini pozbyli zrak, ruku, nohu, tieba i oboje a jsou do smrti zmrzaeeni. Jini zase proiili dlouhe roky jako vojen g ti zajatci v nep • atelskYch taborech. Je gte jini prodelavali stale chvile osobniho a telesneho nebezpeei. . .

Doufame, ie obet' Robertova nebyla mama. Jako bratet a sestry bratrske jednoty vzdavame test a hold padlemu spolubratrovi Roberto UrbanovskYinu.

Jeho obet'- nam pilpomina, pravidlo, mir a svobodu mOhnu uzibi jen ti, ktejsou oehotni za ni poloziti svoje Ze Robert a mnozi jini poloiili sve iivoty v riiznYch Casteeh seeta rade na g e vlast iiti pin svoboile.

Smutna udalost, kterou zailla tato rodina, jest ta, ie zarmoucenj-= otec Roberta bratr Vine Urbanovslqr, jests v mlidem veku nahle skonal nasledkern srdeeniho ziehvatut nayra,tu z prdee v La Grange dne 4. listopadu 1966.

Cheeme vyslov tit na g dik bratriim Lad emajdalkovi y e Fayettevilln a Ra ymond Urbanovskemn v Tem p le za jejich suolnpraci podavani mreivy a opa • eri fotografii, 1c1-.ere ra tnnete v anal. easti tohoto Isla Wstrtih-IL vojiZile potliv:ime kra q i na Rob7ta 171.1)2novskfl!o. — Re fl.

• Robert UrbanovskY se naroclil dne 4. unora roku 1945 pH Fayetteville v okresu Fayette, syn manielii Vine Ur.

Ve stfedu 4. ledna 1967: banovskych. Dokoneil gkolu St. John's High School ye Fayettevillu v kvetnu 1963. Stal se elenem jednoty SPJST u radu 6. 1 ye Fayettevillu dne 7. cervna 1962. Po dokoneeni gkoly ptisobil jako spoluriditel obchodu "7-Eleven" v Houstonu. Dal se dobrovolne k vojsku 3. srpna 1964. Prvni yojenske cvieeni konal ye Fort Polk, Louisiana. Po te konal dalk cyieeni ye Fort Gordon, Georgia, po kterem dal se dobrovolne k "Special Service Forces" a bral datgi cyleeni ye Fort Benning, Georgia, kde prodelal zylaStni yojenske cvieeni a zi-; skal sva "laidla" 25. brezna 1965. Zaroveri se stal elenem z ylaStniho odde/eni "Green Berets". Dal gi vojenske cvieeni prodelal ye Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Carson, Colorado, a Fort Riley v Kansasu. Z Kansasu odebral se do Viet Namu 19. zaki 1965, kde piistal 5. fijna 1965. Patin k prvnimu praporu, 6. pluku a k prvni pechotni divisi.

Po prijezdu ye Viet Namu octnul se na fronte a byl na bojiite stale a celYch 5 a put mesicii. Prisel o iivot 24. brezna naslcdkem zraneni v prsa.ch.

Telesne pozilstaky jeho byly dopraveny do SpojenYch state a do Fayettevillu 31. brezna 1966 a byly uloieny na katolickY hibitov Syateho Jana dne 2. dubna 1966.

Jeho odchodu zeli matka pi. Vine (Mary) UrbanovskY, Route 2, Fayetteville, dva bratii Eugene je gte v high school a James v Houstone, sestra pi.

Darwin (Jeanette) Brokmeyer v Houstone.

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Oddil dopisovatelii fad C. 92 ye Fort Worth Mill brat''i a sentry: Pripominam nagi pravidelnou dne 8. ledna ye dye hodiny odp. Jak obyeejne „jest zadoucno, aby nas bylo co nejvice. (V prosincove schuzi nas bylo 36, cot jest malt' poeet na vyroeni schazi.) V posledni schtizi byla volba firednikin ale nebyla tadna potit vybrat iffedniky ,neb taktka jednohlasne jeden pa druhYm byli znovuzvoleni stari fifednici. Nebylo tfeba hlasovat listkama, je ale treba, abych udal, ktefi byli zvleni, pro ty, co malo chodi do schtze, anebo vilbec ne.

Pfedseda — Joe Paprskaf mistoptedseda — Robert Riltieka tajemnice — Mary Paprskar pokladnik — John Murphy prtvodei — Josef Batik Sbor reditelu — Bob Easley, John Murphy, Frank Blatek.

VESTNiK KuchyriskY vSibor — Helen Kubala a Lorene Howard spravce sine — Albert Kubala hlava nemocenskeh.o vYboru — Albina Bunker feditellm mladete -- Mary Paprskak dopisovatele — eesky Josef Bedan, anglicky Mary Paprskat Dalgi vYbory budou jmenovany v lednove schfizi. Jegte jednou pripominam, abyste prisli v hojnem poetu k nastoleni techto uredniku. Pote gila nas navgteva bratra Nick Morrise redaktora Vestniku. Dekujeme bratre! Doufam, '2e br. Morris si odnesl od nas vice povzbuzeni netli zklamani.

Vanodni nadilka se dobie yydakila, program byl hezkk a dobie upraven, diky fidicim. Navgleva byla asi stejna, jak minule roky, dalgi podrobnosti jmena fidastnikt najdete v angl. sti.

Dne 27. ledna bude zde vyhravat znama, taneeni ;kapela, Six Fat Dutchmen z Minnesoty. Prijd'te se poveselit.

Dnes nevim tadne smutne zpravy, nebyl mne nikdo oznamen jako nemocIV. Prato, myslim, to jsou vgichni eleni zdravi, at na tu flu all nachlazeni.

Vera 27. prosince mela peknou svatbu na ge vnueka Madeline Rose Beean, dcera nageho nejstargiho syna Jarornira. Brala si p. James Dale Myers. Byli kostele sv. Ondreje sezdani, mgi svatou mel Msgr. McTamney. Po oddavkach byla recepce v Botanic Garden Center, pate byla buffet supper v domove sester Agnes a Martha HejlovYch. Jsou to tetky nevesty. NovomanZele odjeli na kratgi svatebni cestu, bydlet budou zde ye Fort Worth, neb zenith je uditelem v Nolan High School a nevesta v St. Andrew gkole. Pfejem mantamnoho gtesti a zdravi.

To je vgechno co vim po tech VAnocich a veselkach, jen dodam, dnes inam z toho boleni hlavy. Jestli jsem udelal chybu v neeem, pfigte milerad opravim. S bratrskyra pozdravern a mnoho gtesti v rote 1967, jsem Vag Josef Beean —SPJSTOPRAVA

Ve zprave v poslednim Vestniku na, str. 4 bylo nespravne vyti g teno jmeno: Theresa R. Poole. 1V1elo bYti jmeno Theresa Mekush. — red.

El Campo, Te7as Ctena redakce ,mili etenaki nageho mileho Vestniku!

Tak mama ty Vanoeni kra gne svitV za nami, na ktere se kaZdy tak a take kaki* po celoroeni praci

na odpoeinek, ktereho si katdY zaslouti. Zajiste ma katclY dojem„ ze jsine se otcli v jinem ovzdu gi, tadna tovarna yam netroubi, aby vas volala do prate, tadnY na vas netroubi z boku nebo ze zadu. Proste, jdete v gichni spat s lehkou mysli a vstavate at slunce je jit vysoko a myslite si v gak mne nerna kdo noroudet, a vy s radosti neekavate zase NovY Rok 1967.

Tato povidani na mne neplati, ja musim vsto,vat, vafit snidane o sedme, at' je tma, nebo svetlo, divam se ven jak jsou strechy bile,. neb jit treti den iname tu poradnY mraz. Tak jako matieka zerne v tomto zimnim obdobi pottebuje odpoeinku, tak i ty na ge mrazive gediny toho potrebuji.

V poslednich dnech nam ada gio nekolik vernYch pracovnikil pro na gi milou Jecinotu, o kterYch motna rici, te n.agi milou Jednotu nosili ye svYch srdcich. Bolestne se nine dotkla zprava Multi bratra Jana Kahanka dobreho pracovnika od kadu C. 23 na Moravii.

Byl to mitj dabrY pritel a proto vyslovuji rodine moji soustrast. Kdyt jsme jednou spolu jezdili tu pri gla ree mezi nami, te jsou lido, kteri nemaji Zadne pojigteni a a o -rodine se viibec nestaraji. Byl pfipad, ze mantele meli Best deti, pfistehovali se z mesta na farina a jako zaeateenici koupili na dluh farmakske nafa.di, jakoZ i nabytek do domu a dali obchodnikovi zaruku ptigti Urodu. Jel jsem vedle, stavil jsem se v torn baraku„ kde ti Tide bydleli a chtel jsem vedet, zda-li maji poji gteni. rtikali,ze nemaji tadne a, to za penize co maji chteji koupit auto a televisor.

Ja jsem tikal no dobie, ale nechte si nejake penize na poji gteni, mute se stat v tak velke rodine fnrti, a aby zvlagte men pojigteni mantel jako tivitel rodiny. On pravi, ze oni jsou zdravi. Ja pravim, tak mate nejlep gi vziti si male pojigteni, kdyt jste zdravi„ protote, kdybyste byli nemocni, tak poji gteni nikde nedostanete. Nate Jednota yam da, pojistku za mir0 poplatek Tak jsem mu povidal, to jako zivitel rodiny, •kdyby najeclnou opustil rodine, jak rnysli, te tvoje tena by mohla d'eti. Ony by chtely jist, chodit do gkaly, mezi spoleenost, do kostela atd., a ty tikaT3, ze men dluh! Jak to obohA Gera by to mohla jak se fekne hencliovat kdyfrys zernfel, jiste pohfebni titratv platit, a tys nene'chal 76dne pol gteni? Ty vin, co dues stoji pahfeb, a snad nechce g, aby se ti lido stladali nab°, bYti ilfedne pochovan. Musi g se pro takovY ptipad zajistit a vidig sam, te na ge mile Jedno-

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to ti jde vstric a podava ti ruku. Preji cele tvoji rodine St'astny a veselS7 NovY rok 1967!

S pranim novelle, roku cele etendrske ober na geho mileho Vestniku zustavam Vag Ignac Senkyrik LESIKARUV HISTORICKY DOMOV V NELSONVILLE, TEXAS Pie si. Aneika Houdkova z Dallas, Tex, Tak jsem zase oblekla ty moje toura-' ye boty a v nedeli 18. prosince jsem s bratrem se vydala na vandr pc) Texasu Nedavno me nag redaktor Ze byse s bratrem meli podivat na historicIcy domov Legikarilv poblige Nelsonville, aby naftj bratr Vilern vzal obrazky a ja, abych v ge popsala. Tak tedy bratr, (kterS7 ma ty same zajiny jako ja„) me vzal a vzali jsrne to pies Ennis a dale do Bremond kde jsme se stavili na obed a po ocIpoeinku zas dale do Washington-on-the-Brazos. Tam jsme zajeli se podivat do statniho parku na budovy kde dne 2. bkezna 1836 bylo podepsano prohldgeni neodvislosti texaske. Budova neni velika ale je v peknem stavu a gkoda, .g e v ten den nebyl pkistup dovnitr. Kolem budovy jsou ruzne pomniky venovane tern, kteti byli napomocni k vyclabyti svobody nageho velkeho statu Texasu. Kus dale bYval domov presidenta Ansona Jones-e, •kterSi byl posledni president Texasu za doby republiky„ nyni ten dornov pfestehovali dale trochu vice na v nu a take aby mei vice mista kolem domu. Jegte vae nebylo dohotoveno, myslim ale ze do jara vae bude na miste. Domov je peknSr a myslim, ze je I dost prostrannSr a jiste najdeme tam dosti zajimaveho k videni. Je gte kus dale je geleznSr plotem ohraIene mist°, kde odpoeivaji dva muzi, kteri se velmi zaslougili o svobodu v Texasu — John William Smith, kterST byl pry -nimayorevSnAtoiazemkl roku 1845, a Asa Brigham, take ma y -oremwadyBzori ku1835ajednirn. z tech, ktell. podepsali prohlageni neodvislosti v r. 1836. Zemke' r. 1844.

Zrovna naproti je budova postavena v rote 1930, je to spoleeenske stkedisko kde mladi ride se mohou schazet a pokadat programy. Na stone jsou oznaCeni komissiondki parku a bylo tam thky Ceske jmenp. c3ra. J. J. Marko, (Marek). M to bude vae dohotoveno, bode to pekne misto se zastavit a probleclnout a take se pouert o na gem stavu jeho boji o svobodu. Odtud jsme jell do mesta Brenham. kde jsrne ptenoco-

Prvni domov Josefa Lidumila Le gikara, kterY na Om( fara •e Bergmana privez1 prvni Ceskon vYpravu do Texasu r. 1851 poblig e nynejgirm Tento domek byl postaven r. 1854 panel)) Le gikarem a jeho etykini syny a bydleli v nem 4 generace teto rodiny.

Zde vidime p. Edwina Stalmaeha, jehoi matka byla Terezie Legikarova vnueka Josefa L. Lesikara. Pan Stalmach se take v tomto dome narodil a nyni vSechno zde opatruje. Je rovnei elenem SPJST. vali. Je to pekne a dosti erste mesto je zde hodne lidu nemeckeho pftvodu.

Zde se nalezd Blinn College, vybudova.na v 1883 a Blinn Memorial College v 1889. Mimo toho je zde etvrt3i nejstargi kostel episko.palni v Texasu, zalogen roku 1848. Znovu byl prestave,n roku 1965. Rano byla. velicd a hustd mlha, tak ge museli jsme &kat a g se to troehu vyjasni, a pak je gte jsme museli jet hodne pomalu.

Prijeli jsme do Bleiberville a jegte byla mlha a to jsme spatCili jrneno Ben Maresh Grocery a Feed Store a tedy jsme all dovnitt se poptat, jak bychom se nejleue dos-tali do Nelsonville a jell ten domov Legikarfiv dodenne otevken ern jen nekclia Pan Maresh lined se pkedstsvil a byl hued ochottn't nam poradit. Byli tam te g 2 dalgi krajani: Mikeska a Schovajsa, ti byli velice ochotni. Pan Maresh nam kekl, ze domov neni otevren a ze si

Ve stiedu 4. ledna 1967 musime dostat knee od p. Stalmacha, jeho matka byla Le gikarova, a take vnuekou toho Josefa Lidumila Le gikara. Poradil Tam abychoaajell kus dale k obchodu p. Torun Kainase, a ten ge nam ukaZe cestu jak se dostat k talmachovim. Miha jeg te byla, ale piece jsrne se pomalu chystali dal. NCco jsrne si Iconpin od p. Mareshe, ma tarn pekny , obehod. Musime touto cestou podekovat p. Mareshovi za vae co pro nas ((dela', byl velice prijemny pkatelsky a nebyt jeho rady, nikdy bysme to nena gli. Jsou na svete jegte piece hodni lido — a tech dobrYch je piece jen vice ne g tech zlYch. Pan Kamas .nam vysvetlii kudy se 11.111SirOf-, dati a po nakoupeni potrebnYch zasob a dobrYch pekdnfa. (ktere narostli ry a velkem a hodne starem pekanovem strome u jeho obydli) ;lame se pustili dal bledat Stalmaehovych. Pan Kanras me take pokey obchod a benzinovou stanici a eaehotne nam ulca.zal sink) do Nelsonville. No, ale v to mlze jsme ne j ak se zmylili a namisto k machov,"ym jsrne clojeli k peknemu obydli kde nam velmi pi• jemnd pani vysvetirla, ge jsme se men otoCit do leva a ne do prava. Byla to pi. Andreas, rozend Bravencova a tak die jeji rady jsme to koneene natli. Pani Stalreachova nam rekla, ge jeji (Jian gxi je prave v pastvi gti kde krmi stado dobytka, a nabidla so, g,e tarn s nami do-t jde. Pan 'Stalmach pak neco poled' a pak jsme jell. To bychme nikdy sa, mi nena gil, neb testa vede p.fes pasty a klikatou cestou a jeliko g tarn mini oznaeeni„ nikdo kdo to nezna. by se tam nevyznal. Koneen.e jsme byli na miste, kde r. 1854 Josef Lidurnil Legikar s pomoci sv3ich 4 synU postavil prvni domov v to americke pustriVi. Pavia to jiste obrovsked a rteirnahava Trace a gla velice pomalu nehot' ndetini notiaebne k stavbe bylo telJcly vehni neskrevijn.

Ukazoval rni To. :Sito.l.rnach, ja.k ty tramy byly otesany tou " giroeinoti" — to byla ale nama.havo., price kci rg eloyek (Ivan g e ty tratn.y byly v jednom eelku a velmi teg:lce a -spolovalo se to cl.l'oyenimi koliky tak pevne.

Ce ie gte clues no tor1 a. letech neyee4 tv diry Pro 1,701,11<7 vrtat, a to rektylo .:aka le to Ores elektrikou, to vzalo Piroho se n^co takoveho dobotrettila . rioTyna( mel Wylie'. a mend; ayritnit'tku Dori S ni (thin `1St Sn6v p ly yne-1-)“ (-FAH) a velkou 1 t l J1vni. MOni. km71-)Viti byla mist:cost ye ktere hol y Fehr,(.11T vedmici na hUril (kde m16112.117 vetiTgi deti a east° mivaly zde i nektere za-

Ve stkedu 4. ledna 1067 soby pro rodinnou potrebu). Na yenku pii galerii by l i ptistenek, kde se asi schovalo rtizne nadini potrebne praci na poll. Byla jsem velmi pkekvapen.a, jak nabytek dosud se v tomto dome nalezajici , byl krasne uchovalk — a to po tolika letech a po tolika generacich jej uZivajicich! V loZnici.

Jsme uvideli nekolik kusti nabytku a pekneho — pastel vysoka, aZ skoro ku stropu. pak 2 pradelniky (dressers) a jeden mel tolik zastwek (SupEMI) a ko nettle velka almara se zrcadly v torn nejkrasnej gim poiadku. Tato almara India uvniti te2 polieky a na jedne byla i deka eili "kvilt" kterk zhotovila je gte maminka p. 8talrnacha pied mno ha lety, tedy uz jiste moc stark. Ten nabytek byl myslim vgechen z ofeehoveho dreva, a v to male svetniece byla mengi postal ze "solid walnut" a UZIvana pradedeekern a jeho rodinou a ovsem, Ze byla ruene vyfezana a zhotovena. V kuchyni byl velkk still take ze dfeva otechoveho a dosud tak pevnk, jako kdyZ byl navy. Tento zdedila pi. Terezie Le gikarova, 8talma.chova po svkch rodidich, kteti jej meli zase po Josefu Le gikarovi. Take tam byl i valek na test° a struhadlo na zeleninu, vge velmi stare, pak i kamenne hrnce ye kterkch bkvaly zasoby. V mistnosti kde se nachazely schody bylo rfaneho nakadi, ktere se potkebovalo pii polni praci jako kosa (tato se zdala mit nasadu z vetgi vetve stromove),, pak te2 dfevennk "yoke", kterk se upottebil kdyz se oralo s volley, hobliky a rfizrid jine veci. Na pfula byla je'gte jedna velka, postel a rfizne veci. V ge bylo v tak uchovalem stavu, ze je videt, jak velkou. Actu a lasku melt ti potomei tohoto Jos. Legikara„ nejen pro zdedene veci, ale pro sve pfedky a jejich rodnou vlast. Bylo tam i nekolik bibli deskkch (kralickkch) a tigterte gvabachem. Nektere byli darovany ale vgechny byly piivezeny ze stare vlasti.

Jedna byla podep.sana jmenem a odkud V loZnici byli i rfizne fotografie rodinne a na ,stene obrazy tiech svnit Jos. Le gikara a jejich manklek (etvrtk syn co mladk 171etk hoeh zahynul laudto nekde v Mexiku aneb na zoo.teens caste dont, kdy is se jako voiin v konfederaeni armada vracel s potahem, kterk dova2e1 naklad do Mexika a zpet). Nikdy se o nem nedozvedeli, ani jak zahynul a kde, ale jisto je, ze se jiz dornft nevratil. Tez obraz dvou deer jsme videli a take je gte rfizne listiny namnoze jiz hodne zaZIoutle ale zajimave byli v'S'echny. Bratr fotografoval

5 jeho etyii synove postavili svuj prvni domov a 2e 33 rodin se usadilo v okoli; ze piajeli sem do tato zeme na ykzyu farate Bergmana r. 1851 a s vS''pravou Jos. Le gikara roku 1853. Roku 1851 vyzvedlo si 118 lidi z tech a Moravy povoleni k vystehovani do Ameriky ale mnoho jich nejelo aZ pozdeji a nekteti nejeli vilbee. Jos. Legikar jel take aZ roku 1853 s rodinou a usadiii se pobliZe New Urn osady a ostatni gli i dale kde zalozili prvni Ceske osady v Texasu.

Pomnik pied domkem nese nazev: `State Historical Society" a ma historicky medallion s temito slovy: "First house built by first Czech settlers in Texas. After Rev. Josef E. Bergman of Cat Springs wrote letter praising Texas, 33 Czech families immigrated to locality 1851 - 1853. This first home was built in 1854 by Josef L. Legikar and his 4 sons. — Recorded Texas Historic Landmark — 1965".

Text sl. Aneika Houdkova. Snimky 'Mem Houdek Glen SPJST Mein C. 84 v Dallas.) jak venku tak uvniti a ty twnitt byli v barvach, a jsou pane ty obrazky naloytku takle milZe kaZdk poznat jak je vge zachovale. Venku nam p. gtalmach ukazala pekanovk strom kterk je jiz hodne stark, nebot' ten tam jiZ byl kdy2 se staved ten prvni domov, tedy je hodne pies 100 let. Vypravel nam, ze piestal v gechny bouie a silne vetry a vhly hodne rodil ovoce, a easto kdy2 nebvlo aim zaplatit dame, ze vZdy se odprodaly pekany a uhradil se dluh.

Co vge by mohi tento stark strom vvp •avet o za pasech a utranach teebto prvnich osadnikti! Pied doroem ie historickY odznak eill "marker" vvriank statni historickou spoleenosti, kterk byl nedavno odhalen pii ceremoriirth kde bylo plitomno pies 100 lidi a vvstaveny byli vgelliake pamatkv z davukch doh. Na tomto odznaku 6111 pornniku Laikar a je, a na tomto mists

Byli bychom tam mohli bkti i dale ale eas spechal a my se museli chystat na zpateeni cestu. Zajeli jsme je gte k StalmachovYm a on nam ukazal jegte pater& veci, ktere chova Boma. Byli to dve pugky, ktere patrili jeho pradedeekovi: Jedna byla tak zvana 'muzzle loader", ktera se pinila clolejgkem a druha "cap and ball', °be jsou velmi dlouhe a velmi stare. Take jsme videli sekyru zvanou giroeinu eili "broadaxe" a tak zvanou trojnoZku Zeleznott — to jest 2elezilak s tiemi nohami kterk se pouZival pii vaieni v ohni gti eili "fireplace". Zaporrtnela jsem se zeptat pana gtalmacha, kam se podel komin, kterk tarn jiste kdysi musel bkt nebot' tehdy se jinak nevaiilo ne2 ve obnig ti, a ten Zelezriak byl na to ureen.

Tyto Zelezriaky byly darovany tem osadnikthn rodinou Jana Reymershoffera v Galvestonu, kteil tarn me g obchod. KaZda z tech 33 rodin obdrZela jeden takovk ten Zelezriak do zadatku a je jegte dnes v torn nejlep gira poiadku, a to je videt, ze delve se v ge stavela a zhotovilo nutohem dukladneii nab. dnes. Pani ` talmachova iinak nedala a tak jsme museli zasednout ke stolu pineho dobrot a jernneho peeiva. Vge bylo velice dobre a elovek nevedel, co by si mei ochutnat. tom jsme hovorili a vzpominaly.

Muslin rici, ze ji2 davno jsem re poznala tak mile, piatelske a uniiume lidi iak jsou Stalmachovi, ani nas nechteli pustit — ze at' zustaneme pies noc. Opravdu jsme vdeeni jim za vge obzvlagte kdyz jsme byli fipine cizi neznami. Dekujeme jim a budeme-li mod tak zas se nekdv nvidime, nebot, bych rada taky videla ten kostelik eeskobratrskk ye Wesley (veselit, je pry to neistar gi toho vvzp ani v Texasu a snad zaiirnavk nebot ma stare matby a zaiizeni. Ja i moil dva bratil mama steine zanily v teebto yeeech a to je dobie, aspon me vgude vezmou kde bych mohla 'taco podobnelto Roviouelli jsme se, ac neradi, s

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manteli 8talmachovimi a pustili jsme se k Round Top osade.

Je to jen inala osada s 127 lidmi, ale kdysi bude velmi zajimava, nebot' sl.

Ima Hogg, dcera bkvaleho guvernera texaskeno, zkupuje stare a zajimave buclovy, opravi je a zde je umisti aby pfiati generate se mohla podivat jak kdysi jejich pfedkove zili. Vae bude stale opatieno a pod dohiedem a bude to pane. Nyni jsine tam videli, nekolik budov ktere se opravuji a myslim, ze nekdy v let& 1967 jiZ budou hotove. Jedna jiz byla dohotovena — stara cigarova prode4jna zde byla pied lety prvni tovarna a vyrobna kuiiva v Texasu. Bude tam i start' "Fire Station" a razne ty obchndky jak byvaly pied lety, nyni jsou tam 2 ktere bych rada videa ale oni maji v pondeli zaviino„ i nemecka restaurace byla zavieni. Zde je tet pomnik tem prvnim osadniktim a vojiniim z cliivejaich valek a je zde tet hodne lidu nemeckeho pavodu, kteii umeli vyrabet krasne y eci urnelecke. 8koda, ze toho 'Casa neni vtdy vice aby si Clo y & mohl Yee 'ape prohlednout.

Naizerovou ,ale obchod ji2 byl zavien.

Snad az podruhe se tam stavim na dole.

Nevim mili etenaki, zda Vas toto bude zajimat ale doufam, ze ano Rada bych, aby vice naeich. CeskYch lidi se mohlo podivat na tento historickY Leaikariiv domov pfi Nelsonville, st,oji to za to. Snad as bude lepai cesta, k domovu a budou tarn neja:ke znadky aby se to mohlo lepe najit, tak vice lidi se tam vyda. Doufam, ze jsem nic nezapomnela a nevyneohala — ja si totiz tadne poznamky nedelam a spoleham se na svou pamet,' a nebylo by tedy tadny div, kdy bych new zapomnela. Pani Valeikava se mi east° smeje, te vaak pfijde 'Cos kdy se nebudu moci spolehat na pamet' a to je taky pravda. Jeate dekuji p. Mareshovi a Kamasovi a manZelilm 8talmachoOm za vaechny laskavosti a veite, ae Cloy& rad vzpomina na dobre lidi, ktere pri torn cestovani pozna. Bud'te hodne zdravi a katclemu vae dobre preje Anetka Haudkova, Srdeene Varri dekujerne za zajimavou a ketelne slcdenou reportat. — Red.

Z Round Top jsme to namikili do Taylor kde jsme navativili ten nae Domov odpoeinku a poteeili ty dedeeky a babieky. Nektefi hrali domino a ostatni Cekali na zahajeni programu vanoeniho, meli jim tam. pkijit zazpivat deti nejake koledy. Pan Troubil se nam pochlubil, ze Domov obditel prvni cenu v souteti ye vanoeni dekoraci na venku domova. Okraalovaly to pry 3 ty naae Ceske oaetiovatelky a bylo to opravdu velice krasne velkk strornek vanoeni ze samkch -zelenkch stuh jake se pouz-ivaji na okraaleni vanoenich balieku„ nahote hvezda a pod stromeCkern balieky darkove (prazdne ovaern). lalo to 'Yank dojem a na.a domov mute vaim pravem bYt na to hrdy a ja doufam, ae pfiatim rokem zvitezi wet. Radi jsme ty starouaky zas videmaji se tarn dobie a maji o vae postarano ale je jim 'lady smutno a tak kdo matete, jclete je navativit, poteaite je velice. Ty naae sestrieky jsou vkly rady kdy je naativim a vzpominaji na nag kroutek zde v Dallas. Jeate jsme zajeli k pi. Zgarbove nebot' to bylo na ceste kdy bratr jel obstarat uzeniny pro sve zakazniky. Byli velice radi, ze jsme se stavili tieba jen na chvilku. Jsou to veseli lide a pekne se vidy bavime. Bylo jit skoro 8 hodin ve6er kdy jsme vyjeli z Taylor a to jsme jit museli jet, abychom dojeli do domil. Rada bych byla stavila se podivat v Granger na pi. Matenku

Rad C. 110 v Kaufman Mill bratri a sestry: NavAte'va nag prosincove schtize byla velmi slaba, tak volby byly odlouteny at na me,sic leden. Proto yam davam vedet, abyste se vaichni dostavili do schilze 8. ledna o dvou hodinach.

Stanley tech, pied.

George Vitovsky, taj.

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eislo 80 v Holland, Texas Timto Vas uvedomuji, te na,:s"e pravideMa. schaze v lednu 1967 byla pielotena z prvni nedele na nedeli druhou se souhlasem vaech ptitomnYch Mena v prosinci 1966.

Pfieina jest, te prvni nedele piipada na novy rok 1967, kdy katda rodina, na ten den planuje pfitomnost vaech elena rodiny bkt pospolu.

Tedy nezapomefite, druhou nedeli v lednu misto S bratrskkm pozdravem Va es tajemnik Joe Belieek —SP TST-

Anton Cermak C. 56 v Corpus Christi Cteni bratii a sestry: Tak ut zase mame tou nasi ykroeni schazi za sebou, proto chci zde dalei oznameni, aby naai eleni co etou ten spolkovk Vestnik a nechodi do scha zi vedeli take jak u nas pokraeujem.

Jest to snad ve vSech spolcich, kde jiitad

Ve stedu 4. ledna 1967 ste, Cast' elenstva bere pattienY zajem a stara se by ten spolkovY iivot s jeho povinnosti neznanikl na dobte. Za tim co vetSina elenstva je lhostejni a Vaechno, co je spojeno se spolkovoin dinnosti ponechava tern, co maji vrozenou lasku vesti a udrZovati vytrvale to dilo zaeate naaimi tctyhodnYmi piedchtidci.

Stale se mluvi a pike: Dejte ptile21tost tern mladYm, aby se zapracovali do tech praci s p olkovYch. Ono se to Pane mluvi, jenZe chyba je v torn,. ze ti sami elenove vlastne mel bych tatove sami nikdy neptivedli sve syny a dcery, a jen nekdy snad svoje manZelky do schtize spolku y e kterem zestarli.

Takove deti nekdy donna slySi od svych tatinka, nebo rodieti, kdy u jejich spolkil nekdy dojde k vykizovani choulostivYch zalektosti a nekdy to nejde po jejich, tak se to hned pojmenuje a odbude slovy takovYmi, kteki v tech detech zanechaji dojem, ze do tech schilzi se ohodi jen hadat.

Bude tomu bezmala jiz padesat rakti co mi utkvela take jedna z tech mnoha uddlosti spolkovYch. Kdy2 jsem jezdil do tech schazi spolkovYch tak malo kdy jsem jel sam. Bylo tehdy z y kkern v sousedstvi mez,i farmaky, jestli met povoz vaz nebo knear a jel do mesta, nebo do schtze„ tak pribral nekoho kdo eel peaky cestou. Nekteii se neradi obteZovali zapiahat potah, a pak se o nej na miste piijezdu starat nemusel to to radeji peaky. Jestli dobytek celk tYclen byl zapiaten do polni prate tak musel v nedeli miti odpoainek. jestli bylo po deati a cesta byla blativa na tech Cernicich hodne mazlava tak se take radeji elo peaky.

Stalo se mi mnohokrate, ze jsem mival vady nekoho po mom boku a jednou jeden kamarad mne pozval do jeho domu si s nim jeate popovidat. Kdyt jsme y eah dovniti, tak jeho nejstarai chlapec 121etY naptivitanou mel tyto prvni slova: Tot jak Tato, zase jste se tam y e schazi hadali?

M pozdej kdyt v roku 1928 byla v Templovskem sjezde zavedena nova, titda pojistky JT, tak ty na g e deb mely pfistup do tech sehilzi a mohly sarny ria sve vlastni nal videt, ae to nebyly vtdy jen hadky, ale rozumne p ro j ednavani spoIkovYch zaletitosti.

Ten kdo vyrostl na farme musel east ov-ykonavat hruhe prate a proto neni divu, Ze ten jeho charakter byl die toho. Jedno zapadalo do druheho tesne k sohe, neb v tom bylo kus toho opravdoveho nefalgavaneho tivota.

Ve sttedu 4. ledna 1967

it lei pravdu do oei svemu blitnimu je destne. Vilma po strane je hanedbne.

Mnohe ty stitnosti na slabe navttevy spolkove jsou tak stare, jak jen ize pamatovat od jejich vzniku.

KaalY spolek je odkazan na svoje elenstvo. Jestli elenstvo je dbale svych povinnosti pak spolek prospiva. Jsou mnohe veci, ktere dovedou dlenstvo ziskat, ale pti torn je dalti potit to glen sty() udrtet a vzbudit v nich lasku a zajem pro dobro celku trvale. Vtechno hned zestarne a omrzi se Ti mladi jsou vice narodni a nespokoji se s tim, co my mime pti natich schtzich. Nate finance na to nestaei. Ptitomne "Kluby mladete" prodelavaji svoji zkoutku, a vezrne to jette deli dobu, by bylo dokazano zda-li je to ten privy krok a smer, ktery nate a jine spolky nanny k zachrane spolkoveho schuzovani. Kdysi tern star gim spolkartm stadia beeieka toho peniveho, ale ut i to vychodi z mody.

Jest rnnoho rtiznYch nastrah a magnett.' na ptitahovani dlenstva„ ale jen malo je tech pravYch a ty se nedaji vnutit. Ty musi byti vrozene aby byly trvanlive. Jen spravnou vYchovou a po.chopenim Ize dosahnout praveho vyznamu a piisobeni bra.trskYch Ptatelske porozum.eni a jeho oddanost, bYva hlavnim zakladem vitech katdeho zdarneho spolku a jeho p0sobeni. Umele delane •adteni vyvoldvane rOznkmi odmenami maji kratke trvani, ktere ize prirovnat k vodni pate aneb plamenu zapalene slimy, jen zmizi v tom vzduchovem prostoru tak rychie, jak piedtim vzplanula, neb povstala.

Kdyt jsem vstupoval do tech nagich eesko-americkYch spolku, tak jsem se east° nechal poudit od tech stargich, co byli dobrYini spolkati. Rad jsem naslouchal vYmene rtznYch nazorii a napa.d0. tenim jsem se doudoval, kde r •daktoti a dopisovatele podavali sve zkugenosti a navody. ttednici Hlavni Utadovny mivali svoje uvahy, mimo jen tech suchYch zprav, jent portistavaji vettinou jen z dislic ptitomnou dobu.

Kdyt to vgechno zlarne dohromadY, tak z toho vYrozumivam, te skoro v gechny ty spolky maji spoleenY ucel na prvnim miste pojitteni a pH tom vzdela.vaci, stliawat, poznavat a ctiti se mezi sebou. Pestovat ptatelstvi, dcbroeinnost, podporovat, povzbuzovat v ee.skern i anglickem jazyku„ zaroven napomahat jejich mravnim a literarnira sklontm, kde by einnost nestran-

VESTNIK ne odpovidala vtem potada yktun, ktere jsou ye stanovach vyteeny.

Za dnetnich dnii malo kdo dostane stanovy do ruky aby se seznamil s elenskYmi povinnosti. V 'rade kdyt se hlasuje o jeho ptijmutim za elena neni ani ptitomen. Jak potom mute takovY tad neb spolek neekavat od takoyeti° dlena jeho zajem o spolek, neb jeho ptitomnost pti schazich. Do schtizi chodi povettine jen vtdy jedni a ti sami co jim ten spolek prirtist k srdci.

A mezi temito je malo tech, co by chteli Utad zodnovedny na sebe vziti. Ti odchovani "Klubu Mladete" se nam ztraceji tak rychle, jak tech 15., let dosahnou, te to je pak vzacnosti j e mezi nami uvidet. Maji jine zajmy! neni ani jedne projevene my glenky neb einu, kde by s tim vtdy vtichni souhlasili. Vtude a ye vtem se najdou hlasy pro a proti.

Kaida uddlost neb vec je posuzovana dle toho, jak je kym pochopena. Ne vtichni maji stejne vyvinute smysly.

Neni lidskeho tvora, k nalezeni, aby byl vtdy ve vtem dokonaly. Ne katdY se chce venovat tetlemu ptemYgleni, zkoumani a zedpovedne praci. Ono se to lecheeji tije pH lenoteni, lhostejnosti, jak mytlenkove tak i telesne dokud se zde nekdo najde, aby mohl pomoct obstarat nutnou a nevyhnutelnou obtivu, neb je to ten nag taludek, ktery se pravidelne hlasi o sve a neda se jen tak lehce ogidit a zkratit ye svem potadavku.

Vanoeni nadilka, ktera, se v sokolcvne potadala 18. prosince byla eetne navgtivena,. Program, kterY s detmi pripravila vedouci klubu Mladete sestra Mary Pilatova, za vYpomoci sester Judith a Margareth 1VIajkovych, byla odmenena hluenYm potleskem.

Hudebni 'Oslo, se zvlagt' libily a bylo jich tentokrate vice net ptedetle roky.

Kdo si oblibi hudbu a zpev Vidy najde v torn ten nejpkijemnejti potitek sveho volneho easu. Takove charaktery jsou vtdy oblibene a hledane v lep gi spoleenosti.

Minuly tYden jsem podal prehled v eislicich a toto jest k tom dalti ptipis.

Mnoho zdravi a zdaru do noveho roku vgem pteje John Stat'a , tajemnik kid eislo 47 v Seaton, Texas Mill bratti a sestry etenah Vestniku!

No zas je jeden rok za nami. A co novY rok nam nadeli, to tadnv• nevi.

Nekterkm ttesti a radost, nekterYm zas starost a bolest.

Nat Vanodni program se nam pane

vydaiil, hodne lidi jsme to me•i, vtem se to libilo. Vedere byla velice dobra a vtem se libila, za cot dekujeme nasim a tet sestram, ktere prinesly peeivo a jine dobroty. Sestra Hrutkova mela velice pekny program.

Vgeci vime, te ji to de. hodne price s temi detmi net jich to vie naudi, ale ona to umi dolate sestavit. Tet chci gratulovat bratru a sestte Anton MotlovYm„ neb oni dostali od tadu dislo 47 SPJST plaket. Byli vyvoleni v natem tadu "Mr. and Mrs. SPJST" pro rok 1966. Oni si to zasloutili, oni hodne pro na g tad vykonali. Nat tad katdY rok vybere jednoho bratra, a jednu sestru, kteti jsi to vYznamenani nejvice zaslouti a letos to dostali bratr a sestra Anton Motl. PodObizna mante10.

MotlovYch bude v anglicke dasti Vestniku.

Chci upozornit eleny, te na ge tadova, schtze se bude konat 8. ledna o dvou hodinach, tak se hled'te v gichni dostavit neb je vtdycky nejake vyjednavani.

Na shledanou Mary Haisler dopis.

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Oznameni

schfize

Birthday Club u tadu C. 88 Nage vYroeni schilze bude druhou stkedu dne 11. ledna, zaeatek schiize a pobaveni v 10 hodin rano a v ledne abed. Budou volby iftednic, tak se dostavte v hojnem poetu. Nav gtevnici jsou vtdy vitani.

Sophie HrubY, dopis.

-SPJ STJARNt SCHUZE NOICH OKRSKIri Jarni schilze 1. okrsku se bude konati u tadu C. 169 v Brenham v KC halu.

Datum a jine podrobnosti pozdeji.

• • Jarni schfz,e II. okrsku se bude konati 12. brezna 1967 u tadu C. 47 na Seaton.

• • Jarni schlize III. okrsku se bude konati u tadu C. 35 v Elk dne 9. dubna 1967.

• ♦ Thoeni schetze a Den mladete IV. okrsku se bude konati 23. eervence 1967 uradu e 73 v Seymour. schtize V. okrsku se bude konati dne 21. kvAtna 1967. Ptihlagky na hosteni teto schilze m0tou boV'ti unslanv kterernukoliv okrskovemu irtedniku.

• • Jarni schfize VI. okrsku se bude konati 23. dubna 1967 v Recreation Hall

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VASTNIK

v Hallettsvillu. Hostitelem bude kad 4 v Hallettsvillu.

Jarni schtze VII. okrsku se bude konati 30. dubna 1967 u tadu d. 107 ye Floresville.

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NOC JEHO 2IVOTA

Roman Napsal BOHUMIL ZAHRADMK-BRODSKi Pokradovani "Odkopni tedy tu nohu a bode§ miti volnou cestu. Povatoval jsem to za stateenou, term, ale victim, te jsi jako ygechny teny poverdiva, a nestala. Cot vy? Take jsem se yam nelibil?"

"Ne, pouze jste mow ottasl. Va ge zdsady zdaji se mi bYti nizke a nemoralni„ ale je v nich tivot, jaky skuteeno. je. Mate pravdw, poeinal jsem si slaboSsky, ale ut nebudu. Proti side musi bYti sila, proti naporu napor, proti iiskoku fiskok. Kdybych byl chtel zahynowti, mohl jsem zahynouti na Rusku. Ale ja. chci 'Ziti a ne tivotiti. Byl-li jsem ted' podskoden, nachystam lepSi ranu a zasadim ji, aby tak bolela, jako bolela mne jejich rana."

"Chcete se mstiti bezbranne a slabe tene?" rytYkala Tereza rozhorlene.

"Mstiti? Ne. Nebude to msta. Ptijdu pouze a ukatu ji, te se zmYlila, dayajic pkednost slabSimo, net jsem ja. A tchanovi, ze podporoval eloveka, kter* ma mene nee ja,. To bude ma msta, protote to zniei jejich samolibost a domfAleve ptesvedeeni, jako by provedli kdovi jake chytractvi."

"A co potom udelate, az jejich doge rozvratite?" ptala, se rozhorlene.

"Co udelam? Pajdu a usadim se jim nablizku, aby mne men stale na Welch a nezamponeli, &ha se dopustili."

"Dostadi to k vaeemu etesti?"

"Proe by nedostadilo?"

"2e s ni hovokite," smal se Terner.

"Za rok bude soudit jinak a rozumet yam, jako ja, vam rozumim'. Ty, detino, to se rozumi samo sebou, te se vrati, ze ne bode skin, 'te bude miti take druhou 'tenu a ta ze zvfai tarnvast. Ja ovgem bych se trvale na jejich blizku neusazoval, protote by za eas ptestala bolest boleti. A on to take tak protote mu svet ukate, jak se to dela, zrovna jako 8erez zajede si se syYm =tem domil do vesnice, aby ten jeji hloup* zenith videl, jak rpohloupil, kdyt pro par htibat nechal ji na holiekach. Ode dnaka za mesic bude-

a

me u nas a potom uz nebudete mitt eases navazovati na stare tradice. vas chyti kola osndn, zatoei vami jak naleti a poznate, co vlastne svet je."

Byl ye vyborne %Wade a popijeje vino, zaeal lieiti tivot na farme, rtzna dobrodrutstvi a sve cile, kteryrni se zabYval. Byl to Clo y& z jineho sveta a jeho nazory se lieily od nazort, ye kterYch oba ti novadkove dosud aili. Tereza sice byla stale jeSte trochu reservovana, ale piece jen liceni ji zaujalo a jeji odi se rozzarily. Bylo pozde v noel, kdyt se rozchazeli, aby ztravili posledni den v Prate.

Dumat bloudil ulicemi a ptal si„ aby uz rade'n jell.. Stale se vracel do jeho duSe stesk po Rahove a vytykal si, je zbabelec, ktery MUSH vzbuditi poua politovani. Ano, nemel s hy tchanem vithec miuviti, jeho misto bylo u teny a deti a nikdo na svete by ho byl nemohl od nich odlouditi. Pokueeni se blasilo, aby jeSte wet a ueinil, co mu Terner naznaeil. Jente ted' by to opravdu bylo detinske a stydel by se jiti tam, odkud dobrovolne odeSel, jen kdyt mu zaplatili. . .

0 nekolik hodin dtive, net viak odbyl na nadrati, netrpelive se divaje, brzo-li se Terner s Terezkou objevi. Zmocnila se ho horeeka a byl jiste prvnim cestujicim, kterY vstoupil do ptipraveneho vlaku. Terner s Toretow ptisedli k nemo, aekoliv pilvadne chteli jeti druhou tfidou. To prosadila Tereza u sveho strYce, tvrdic, te by nebylo sluSne, aby krajana opouSteli. A take litovala penez.

"Mam-li zbohatnouti, musim eettiti," fekla, kdyt se ji stryc smal, ze pojednow se ji mamon chyta. "I.Teim se trYm zasadam a take podle nich budu j ednati." kadlil ji chvilemi a cesta ubihala.

Dumat byl chvilemi zamyeleny a jeho mysl bloudila. JakYsi truchlivy vyraz objevil se v jeho oeich, a Tereza, kteho nepozorovane sledovala, zadinala miti on starost. Snad skuteene je tak ranen, ze rana dosud krvaci, nebo snad neciti se dosti silny, aby zapomnel a vedomi toho jej sown'. Byla by s nim rada zaptedia hovor, ale bala se, te by se ho neaetrne dotkla a proto, kdvt Terner dtimal, mlceli Vgichni a jen pravidelne otilsani vagonu ruailo ticho.

Az pti vsednuti na lad' ozivli vaichni. Pro Terezu bylo to iminou novin• kou a take Dumat dosud po nejel. More bylo klidne a ohromne prostory vodni pnsobily strhujicim dojmem.

Tereza si odbyla malou nevolnost mot-

Ve stkedu 4. ledna 1967 ske nemoci, ale oba mutove statedne odolavali. Terner jel ye droll& tkide, dochazel vaak za nimi naveder, a kdyt pasateti lepSich trig odch,azeli k vedeti a k zabavam, pro ne po \Teeth whystanYm, vodil je na horni palubu. Veeery byly sice dosti chladne, ale velkolepost noeniho klidu spiciho mote de., vala zaparninati na chlad. Slovo mel hlavne Tamer, kterY se rozpovidal o svem mladi a domovu, lice, jak se doma probijeli, jak svo, stada mnotili a s neprateli zapasili.

"Nejhoraim tvorem, ktery pod oblohou tije ,je elovek," povidal zachmutiv se. "Dive zvite take loupi a krev proleYa, ale ealvek je horai. Na„sycene zvite stahne se do sveho briohu, ale elovek nikdy neni nasycen. Oim horSi je zioein, ktereho se dopouati, tim yak clitivost po daleich zlodinech ho ptepada.

Evropa se domniva, se je civilisovana a te je daleko rite(' divochy. Jak mnoho by se musila od nich IOU! Ukazala to ostatne valka a ukate to katda pkiSti yalka. Divoei nam tu a tam zpilsobili Skody, kradli dobytek, zylaSte kone.

Ale to jsou uz zdemoralisovani ubotaci, a zdemoralisoval je Evropan. Ale nejhorAimi zvitaty jsou trampove„ tulaci, vyvrhel, ktery nam poslala Evropa nebo kteIi u nas se nerodil iz individui, ktetI eli za vodu jenom proto, aby si stfij co stilj pomohli k bohatstvi, nebo aby mohli sve vaane vybieocvati k yrchoine vaanivosti. Nu, weak se s nimi setkate a pyoznate, co je bilY mut. Mame nekolik takovYch eex•platil nablizku; benice by pro ne byla yyznamenanim". `Nemate u vas vezeni?" ptal se Dum at.

"Ale ano, mame," usmal se, "jente vezeni se nikdo neboji a net se dovolam policie, lotrovina je v prachu. Misto vezeni mome sve note a pistole.

OvAem zbude-li /lam dosti easu„ abychom jich mohli poutiti. Asi hodinu ce sty od nas je zkrachovan* farmat, Padok se jmenuje, my mu kratce tikame Wili. Irean to je, alkoholik, kterY svou farmu prolil hrdlem. Vetei cast jeho fanny jsme koupili my, ostatni oozemky sousedni farmati. Jemu zbylo staveni, kdysi pekne a prostranne, ale ted' =rustle. Ma tu neho trochu pozemkil. jet' sotva staei, aby mei ylastni chleb. Nabizell jsme mu, t'.,e to od neho koupime, ale odeptel. Misto pluhu chopil se zbrane. re& lcyce zvete a pfl tom krade a loupi, co se mu da,. Ma jedinou dceru, ktera se stara, aby mei zaS'it* oblek, a jexli z eeho trochu jidla. Az ta od neho utede, zaene byti aiv jako divoka Aelma."

Ve sttedu 4. ledna 1967 "Dcera je take takova?" tazala se Teresa.

'Ijas ji rozumej. Nekdy se zda, je lepgi a nekdy je vernym obrazem sve ho otce. A heske je to devae. Mabel ji tikaji. Jeji chod je jako chod srnky, hlavu nosi jako kralovna a telo ma jako bohyne. Oblekne-li se, v gichni muti za ni beti a kdy je nejvic poblazni„ do hadrii se ustroji, vlasy rozpusti, oblieej samate, to katdY utika, jak pied darodejnici. Urai zachazeti se zbrani, strili vlky i lisky, ryby lovi da siti, ale nekdy sedi o samote a plade usedave a prcha, pied lidmi."

"Je dety negt'astna," povzdychla si Teresa.

"Kdyby byla negt'astna, utekla by.

Vdat se mohla, nekolik shfs-nYch mute se o ni uchazelo, radi by byli se ji ujali a oblekli ji, ale jako diva si poeinala. Kdo nechce vziti se sebou jejiho otce-,, nesmi se k ni ptiblititi. A to vite, to katdeho pkejde chut' dostati takoveho tchana. S' " koda je ji, mile je to dev de, a kdyby se dostala d odobrYch rukou, snad by se dala zachraniti. Ale takhle easem zpustne a stane se horgi sveho otce."

"Pije take?"

"To ne, marne ji otec nabizi, aby okusila whisky nebo rumu. Sice mu ji sama z kremy ptinese nebo, ptijedepodomni obchodnik, koupi ji, ma-li zae„ ale nepije. Jeden na g deledin chtel si ji nakloniti, vgecek hotel a koupil velkou lahev jemneho likehu. Kdyt s lahvi ptigel na, salety a podal ji hey, podivala se na neho a potom beze slova vzala lahev a rosbila ji o roh staveni. Ani slova o torn netekla, nemluvila, pouze rukou veliteisky ukazala, aby gel. . . Nechtelo se mu, zlost protoe liker stal dvadolar y. Kdyby laYvala lekla, to to nenfijme, byl b y liker vypil rad sam. Ale znrOil se. Skoeila do staveni, pfinesla bid ;, takovy jakirm se v time robAni smeelra 7q ni'Oen6., do sani. Vcichmi vedi, ;ink v:siborne dovede bieem zachAzeti a :lake veiny takorv y tie znusohi. eeledin neeekal a rozbebl se. ilzkostlive se obtceie, nenronasleduie-11 ho snad dtile. Ale jako by uteeencern nohrdala, Pa do staveni a no tadu dni se nenk6zala. Sondim. to se stydela, jakSinal Nrecmi ji chteli ziskati."

"Ten jeji otec by si nedal od ni Mei? Je-li tak energicka, jiste by mnoho u neho dokazala," fekl Vladimir, jerCZ si aye divoke devee pfedstavil a jet se mu stalo svf7n1 jednanim sympatickY.m.

"Ted' je ua pozde na napravu. Snad kdyby byla stargi a zas6,h1a, neg

VESTNfK hiuboko klesl, bkvalo by se dalo neco udelati. V dobe, kdy dorostla, byl ut Padok zyleily jako start vik, kteremu se vlastni stado vyhYba. Tu a tam je g -tesvlYdkmzashne,ltosmi bYti otec opilY a take ne ftpine Je-li bez koialky, je nervosni a ptimo chorobne touti po ukojeni vnittniho hone, A je-li opilY, je z neho vStekle zvite, ktere nezna zakonfi a ohlecla. S maim davkou alkoholu je ptistupnY a ize pozorovati, to by nikdy nespustl„ kdyby byl sve vagne krotil. Ale to ovgem nezaealo az ted', to je uz dlouholeta vageri. Vlastni 'Zeno, v takovem navalu stloukl, to z ran zenitela. Sly gel jsem, to byvala heske, a vesela Lena, a dokonce se vypravuje, to se Padok spustil, dopadnuv svou term pH jakeinsi milostnem dobrodruistvi s far-marem Holmesem. Nikdo nevi, je-li na torn neco pravdy, ale tolik je jisto, to mezi nim a Holmesem je smrtelne neptatelstvi.

Jeden se boil druheho, jeden druheho hlida, a nedoglo-li jegte k tasinemu nasili„ je pouze nahoda. Jednou, az jeden ei druhy bude nalezen mrtvy, nikdo v okoli nebude na rozpacich, koho za vraha podezirati. Jente takovY vrah neni pokladan za vraha. Je to proste obvyklY zpfisob vyrovnavani stanch sporft a svet, si oddychne, kdyt se yytegeni dostavi. Je aspon na eas klid. Mabel se mstiti nebude. Zmizi odtud a ponecha staveni zkaze. Nic jineho take si staveni nezaslouti. Je tak zubotene, to by dala oprava vice prate, net sta,vba nove farmy. 8koda, je toho, krasne je to poloteno, teka i les nablizku a raj by tam mohl bYti." "Neprodal by to?" ozval se Dumat.

"Prodati? Nemyslim, M by to modal.

A kdo by to take koupil? Na farmu neni pozemkft a k jinemu se to nehodi."

"Povedel jste, to je tam teka. je-11 splavne, a ma-li dosti silny spad, mohla by se pila zfiditi."

Terner se zadival na, Vladima udivenYm pohledem a chvili mleel. Bylo videti, to jeho mozek rychle pracuje, protote se ani svai v jeho tvati nehnul. Potom nahle se jeho Belo vyhladilo a jeho eel zjasnely.

"HloupY napad by to nebyl," povidal zvolna, "at' je staveni gpatne, na zaeatek by staeilo. Pochybuji v gak, to by doglo ke koupi. Proste proto, to Padok t oneproda. Neme'l by svilj atulek a kam jinam jiti nema."

"Nechal bych ha tam, je tam snad mista dost."

"To je, ale at by se rozzukil, nikdo by ho nezkrotil."

"Nebojim se oplIcti."

"Ale jejich Uklachl byste se musil bati."

"Byl bych opatrnY a ostatne nebudu na pile sam. Musim miti delniky a bude-li nas vice rozmysli si neco zadinati."

"Nic si nerozmysli. Vrhne se proste jako zyyte, ye svem vzteku slepe, a nic nebude dbati, sam-li pti tom zahyne. A pak je to Mabel. Nesnesla by, aby ji cizi muti obtetovali."

"Nikdo by ji neobtetaval, o to bych se postaral."

"Dokud byste byl ptitomen. A'S byste byl pit kaceni dtivi a jeho doprave, nezabranil byste tomu, co by se doma dalo. Ostatne, prod bychom se takovYmi vecmi zbayva,li, beztoho k tomu nedojde, a nemelo by smyslu uvatovati o neeem, co je temek vyloueeno."

"Main jakesi tudeni, to k tomu dojde," pokradaval Dumat ku podivu uminene. "Znam se a vim, to me ma ptedtucha malokdy oklame. Budete iiste tak laskav a at na misto pkijedeme, zavedete me tam a bylo-li by tteba, pomttete in ipti koupi."

"Prod ne," zasinal se,, "a po ptipade jsem ochoten pomahati, kdyby se vam Mabel ptemluviti ji, aby si vas vzala."

"Ani to neny vyloueeno," tekl pokojne.

Terner nail vytte gtil oel a take se ptestal usmivati.

"Dovolte, chcete-li provesti nejakou hloupost, neni. tteba, abyste proto jezdil do Kanady," povidal potom skoro zlostne. "Najdete i zde nevestu, ktera yam pomfite se uchytiti, anit byste torn mel takove risiko, jak obudete miti tarn. Mel jsem kdysi zkrocene trnlade ligky, ktere chodily jako psi za mnou, az jednoho dne se rozzutily, potrhaly drilbet, a kdy jsenv jim branil, me samotneho potadne zridily. Podivejte se."

Ohrnul rukav kogile a ukazal ruku, na ktere jasne byly stopy dlouhych ran. Dumat se site na ruku podival, ale nebylo znati, to by byl pohledem udiven.

"Nemel jste je ke drfibeti paugteti," kekl proste. "Kdyt byly star gi, pattily na fetes."

"Chtel byste snad dati take tent na fetes?" krikl zlostne.

"To ne, ale odstranil bych vgechno, aby se v ni neprobudila vagen."

"Vy jste ueinene ditei 8koda, jste protil takove hrfizy a videl tolki ildskYch vagni. Z' ' eny nikdo neuhlida, a tadnY zakon ji nezkroti, chce-li provesti, k eemu ji jeji krev tene. Vide'

10 jste to ostatne na sve 'Zene a poznate to jeSte ve svem 'Zivote. Ale prod se koneene tady preme o neco, c oje je g -tevzdalno.Kvi,kdesoctna eim se stanete. Chce-li ndkenoda"'bUu elm se stanete. Chce-li nekdo nad 2ivotem vyhrati, nesmi si ilkati, to jiste to ei ono udela, ale chopiti se toho, co se mu nejvhodneji naskytne."

"Souhlasim s varni, ale na tu farmu se podivarn."

"Podivejte, sam vas tam dovedu. Ty piljeleS s narni, ze?" °bran se k Terezce.

"Budete-li si prati, prod ne," prondsla zarakene a oei od yratila. "Myslim, ze by bylo lepe, nic takoveho nezadinati, tohie by, pane Dumate, pro vas nebylo," pokraeovala jaksi udYchane a rumenec ji po tvari naskoeil. "Vage povaha je prilis eestna, abyste snesl nejake, poniteni."

"Nejsem tak eestny, jak se domnivate, byl jsem vylken ze svYch zasad," kekl tyrde.

"Pro jeden nezdar mariti celou budoucnost nebylo by spravne. Arci, jste svYin panem a Unite, co uznate za dobre."

"112dyt' on nic takoveho neudela," smal se Terner zase ut v dobre mire.

"Ted' ma pinou hlavu novYch plane a chce mermomoci zviteziti nad temi taSkari„ kteri mu zpfisobili takove nemile zklamani. Jen& zklamani musi eloyeka poueiti a ne ho zaslepiti. Nechejme toho hovoru. Co jsem slibil, spinim. Zavedu ho k Padokovi, a bude-li se mu tam libiti, dobra, pomohu mu, aby koupil. Koupi-li, je eiste jeho fed, aby se rozhodl pro Mabel nebo ne. Ja jsem ofSem jiz dnes presvedeen, ze se to nestane a & bude hledati nevestu jinde a jinak. Na svatbu nas pozvete, ze?"

"Dojde-li k tomu, pozvu."

"Dobra, mame se nad fait. To bude svatek! Tuhle Tereza se bude vdavat, Dumat se okni a na konec se oknim take. Otec me davno ti g nuti k 'Zeneni, ale nemel jsem k tomu Zadne chuti.

Ted', kdy budu mitt tolik prikladil, dam se snaze pohnouti."

Jeho 'Zertovani vyvolalo veselejei naladu, a jak Tereza, tak Dumat vyjasnili sve oblieeje.

"Chtela jsem se to uz nekolikrate ptati, proe ses dosud neOenil," pronesla Teresa, jemne se usmivajic. "Je ti jiste tricet let a. . ."

"Ne Meet, etyriatricet," vpadl ii do keei. "Jsem hodne stark, ze? StarSi net

VE.STNiK je deveatilm milo. ProPas1 jam vhodnou dobu, kdy se mene urakuje a vice jedna. Otec mi to take vytYkal a je neAt'asten, se jsem dosud svobodnY. Ale to maa tak. Dokud jsem byl mladY, byl jsem bujny a tegilo me, to budim pozornost devdat. Take jsem mel raysl hlavne na farmu upienu. Touzil jsem, abych vSechno zvelebil a rozgril, a tujsem, ze by 'Zeno, podlamovala mou energii A potom jsem se stal vyberaonYm a nediiverivYm. Na katde jsem neeo vide' a bal jsem se o svou volnost. Koneene jsem vAak pochopil, bych ueinil hloupost, kdybych se ne°krill a slibil jsem otc4 & se oienim do roka po navratu z tech. VidiS, jsem u2 odsouzen. Jegte rok svobody a potom ze mne bude zeela sporadank mantel Budu ti vemli poydeeen, ponyaZeS-li mi hledati. Kdy2 nebude na farme mnoho prace, zajedeme si na sla y -nostidklnchmestkabudem vybirati. Dumat mi snad take pomii2e."

"V tom smeru svou pomoc neslibuji," zavrtel hlavou. "Je to velmi choulostiye a nerad bych ,abych byl bezdeenou prieinou nejake, nehody. Mame rtizne povahy a rilzne oei a. mohlo by se stati, & co by se libilo mne, nelibilo by se vam, nebo ktera povaha by se ke mne hoclila„ u vas ,byla by natestim Sleena Tereza bude vhodnejSim radeem, Zeny maji lepal oei a mohbu.

Ripe poraditi, proto& maji bystkejAi postreh."

"Dostal jsem tedy koS'em, ale necht'.

Nejak to udelame. Tedy na grist i haSe siaatky," kekl 'vesele a nalivdi"sky, pHt'ukl si a naraz yypil.

"TeAirn se na navrat dornfr, notenageho starougka a ift mu ukatu, koho vS'ecko vezu, bude v'Seeek blaknY. Jsem rad, k nem cesta ubiha, v poledne prorokoval kapitan, v nekolika dnech nastane prevrat poeasi, a t obude more neptijenme. My bud e zatim v zatcice svateho Vavrince a ujdeme nejhorSimu."

Zaeal se hovor o pbeasi a o morskych bourich, a predeglY hoVor jako by byl zapomenut. Kdyi priStiho due sedel Dumat vedle Terezy v podpalubi„ projevovala jakksi neklid, kterk mu s poeatku uael. At teprve potom, kdy se na ni nehodu podival, byl prekvapen.

"Nero se ram stalo?" taza/ se s "Nic se mi nestalo, ale chtela jsem yam neco fici a nevim, jak to budete posuzovati. Myslim na veerel gi naA hovor a vaSi pkigti domovine. Bylo by mi

ye sttedu 4. ledna 1967 ordedne lito, kdybyste z nerbzvatnosti upadl do noveho nekesti, ktere by bylo jeke horLi, net to prve a take tetLi tim, byste je sam zavanil. Opravdu mate Umysl vziti si tu Mabel?"

"JO.? ne, sledno, nernam takoveho itrayslu," povidal v rozpacich. "Vlastne ano, rekl jsem to, ale tim jsern myslil, ze pujdu za svYm diem bez ohledu na to, jake prekaZky budou se mi v cestu Rozurnejte mi dobte, prod to chci ueiniti. Mne z domova vypudili, to jsem nic neptivezl. Kdybych se byl objevil s boha.tstvian, jiste by byl tchan ani okamtik nevaha la vyhnal toho Koteluhu. Jelikot jsem byl chudk, ztratil ke nine uctu i vatnost a, snatil se, aby co nejrychleji mne odstranil.

Nevite, jak je mi v dui horko, a nedivte se, to se chci mstiti. Ne sprostYm zptsobetn, ale tattle zbrani, jakou, on se mnou bojovali. Ja muslin nabSrti jrneni," pravil zvedaje hlas a jeho oblidej stal se jako ze tuly vytesanSi. "Musim miti tolik, abychl byl bohatLi, net jsou oni. A at to budu mi ti, vratim se.

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