HERALD Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas. Founded 1897. BENEVOLENCE
VOLUME 55 — NO. 3
HUMANITY
BROTHERHOOD
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, POB 160, TEMPLE, TEX, 76501
JANUARY 18, 1967
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK PERFECT PROTECTION It is generally agreed among fraternal insurance people that "perfect" insurance protection consists of six major points: 1) It must guarantee the completion of our plans when we are called away prematurely; it must guarantee the accumulation of a sinking fund if we are NOT called away. It must provide security now and later; 2) it must provide money for loved ones in the hour of distress and grief. It must provide money to educate children, pay off mortgages, furnish income during the readjustment period after death; 3) it must be the type of protection that leaves nothing to chance. It must protect both you and your family. It must build up reserves. It must adapt itself to the individual's activities of the present, as well as his plans for the future; 4) it must accomplish those things that are not accomplishable in the event of death. It must see to it that obligations to loved ones are carried out without fail; 5) it must remove the prospect of poverty, hardship, and embarrassment from the lives of loved ones; 6) it must demonstrate affection and throughtfulness for those near and dear to us. It must be total preparation for the unexpected.
BOUQUETS FOR THE LIVING When I shall quit this mortal shore And mosey 'round on earth no more Don't weep, don't sigh, don't sob, I may have found a better job. Don't go and buy a large bouquet For which you find it hard to pay, Don't mope around and feel all blue, I may be better off than you. Don't tell folks I was a saint, Or chant a dirge in accents quaint, If you have jam like that to spread, Please hand it out before I'm dead. If you have roses — bless my soul — Just pin one in my buttonhole While I'm alive and well today — Don't wait until I've passed away. —Author Unknown
Unfortunately, (but scarcely unavoidable in our society), there is a considerable abount of "paper work" that a family must be prepared to cope with in the event of a death in the family. Even during the first few difficult days, these matters must be attended to, and perhaps still later during the period of estate settlement, which may sometimes be lengthy. In addition to life insurance policies, people get acquainted with documents such as death certificates (although this is usually handled by the attending physician), then there come wills, possible probate court papers, and var-
ious other papers required by banks or other state agencies. All of these are not designed to unnecessarily harass or burden the surviving family, but rather safeguard their rights. By looking ahead to some of these situations, such as a will, for example, we may all be better equipped emotionally and otherwise to deal with the complexities when the time comes. Register To Vote All citizens 21 and over are being urged to register as qualified voters before Jan. 31st. Although voters are no lon,ger required to purchase a poll tax, they must register for the free voter's certificate. The recent court decision by the Austin judge does not do away with this requirement. Voter registration certificates are available at the usual places — banks, tax offices, fire stations, etc. Be an active, participating citizen. Get yours NOW! There is no question that much has been written, said, and done in behalf of those who run afoul of the law in this country. In fact, it would seem that just about everything is being done, including forgetting the rights of those who commit no crimes, or those who are hapless victims of it. A noted criminologist recently pointed out that the idea of compensation for victims of crimes is catching on in this country. Five states now provide