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OCTOBER 25, 1967

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK 28 OCTOBER 1918 -- BIRTH OF A NATION On the 28th of October, 1918, the Czechoslovak people gained their freedom and independence from the German Hapsburg ruling dynasty and 300 years of its rule. On this date, a "de facto" National Committee assumed the power of government on the soil of a new Czechoslovakia. At last, the people were free. Pride and joy ran free in the hearts of all Czech people everywhere. The formal "de jure" Czech government came into existence on November 16th in 1918, when the National Assembly met and elected Thomas G. Masaryk as its first president. A dream of a century had become a reality.

• • In America, where Thomas Masaryk had come from Russia in April of 1918, Secretary of State Robert Lansing issued an announcement proclaiming America's sympathy with the rights and aims of Czechoslovaks and Yugoslays regarding their independence. In Versailles, France, on the 3rd of June, the governments of France, England, and Italy announced their official approval of the Lansing statement, and their acceptance of its aims. Dr. Benes and Gen. Stefanik had been negotiating with these governments about the

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acceptance of a free and independent Czechoslovak government, now that World War I was rapidly coming to an end. At a ceremony turning over the colors of the Czechoslovak armed forces in France to the Czechs, Foreign Minister Pichon formerly declared that France regarded an independent Czechoslovak state as a fact, and that France further regarded the Czechoslovak National Council as the highest governmental body of the new state and as a basis for the future Czech

government. Through negotiations, Benes was also successful in getting the government of Great Britain to announce, on August 9th, that it considered Czechoslovakia on the side of the Allies, its armed forces outside Czechoslovakia as Allied forces, and the National Council as the bonafide future Czechoslovak government. This announcement was confirmed on September 3rd by an agreement signed by Benes and Robert Cecil, which gave the Czechoslovak National Council the authority to appoint diplomatic representatives in London. It also gave it the right to send representatives to Allied conferences at which Czechoslovak interests would be discussed and to conclude economic loans with Great Britain. At about the same time, Prof. Masaryk got the U.S. government to recognize the Czechoslovak National Council as the de facto Czech government. An agreement soon followed with the government of France, on September 28th, wherein France committed herself to support the reestablishment of Czechoslovakia within its former historic boundaries. On October 3rd, Orlando, in the name of the Italian government, announced his government's recognition of the National Council.

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XX General Convention. SPJST Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas Convenes June 10, 1968 Host Lodges: Lodge Pokrok No. 84, and Lodge Jaro No. 130 Registration starts at 3 p.m., June 9th Chinn., Convention Planning Comm. — Sid Pokladnik Co-Chairman — Arnold M. Vrla Secy.-Treasurer: Ben Jarma 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 Telephone DI 8-1514

Wednesday, October 25, 1067 The actual reestablishment of the Czechoslovak state was now only a matter of time; and the only thing left to be done was to prepare the Czechoslovak people to assume the role of governin,g themselves and deciding their own fate and future.

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The Czechoslovak National COmmittee was formed in Prague on July 13th, 1918 as the highest organ of the Czechoslovak. government. Its chairtaan became Dr. Kramer; Svehla and Klofac were elected as Vice Chairmen and Dr. Soukup as Administrative Secretary. This 38-member National Committee was the basis for the future revolutionary and constitutional National Assembly. Its main task was to prepare the way for the revolutionary takeover at the appropriate time. In order to accomplish this it was necessary to set up local national committees all over Czeehoslovakia.

Czech representatives in Vienna were concertedly berating the outdated policies of the Hapsburg monarchy.

The leaders in the royal ruling circles were blind and unreceptive to Czech demandS and pursued unreasonable internal policieS and fought the victorious revolt against the monarchy.

On the 2Pth of September, the National Committee announced that they wanted no more favors from Vienna.

On October 2nd, the Viennese parliament announced drastic maximum measures. Particularly noticed was the threat of Stanek, who stated that Vienna would insist on having representatives of the Czechoslovak Brigades as the legitimate spokesmen at the peace conference table. On October 4th, the Viennese government requested President Wilson for an armistice.

On October 12th the Czechs rejected a proposal for a federation of states within the Hapsburg monarchy in a meeting. with the Austrian emperor, and insisted on the creation of a separate and independent CzechosloYak state without delay.

Decisive events began happening one after another. On October 14th, Dr. Belles announced to the Allies the creation of a temporary Czechoslovak government and the naming of diplomatic representatives throughout the various capitals. He announced 'that Prof. Masaryk had been elected as temporary president and finance minister, Dr. Benes himself as foreign minister and minister of the interior; and Dr. Stefanik as minister of war.

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On October 16th, Emperor Charles issued a manifesto about the transition of Austria from a monarchy to unified state without mentioning the status of the Czech territories (Hungary). The Czech nation, through their National Committee, rejected this manifesto on October 19th.

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It was too late for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The war thwarted the emperor's efforts to save the monarchy; on October 18th, Masaryk issued a statement proclaiming the independence of the Czechoslovak people, known to the nation and world later as the Washington Declaration.

new Europe was being carved out Of the remains of war, the first National Assembly met in Prague on November 14th, and proclaimed the new state a republic, and elected Thomas Masaryk their first President, and installed the first government, with Dr. Kramar as prime minister. The war was over and the new and independent Czechoslovak state took its place among the free nations of the world. A dream of a hundred years finally came true.

In Masaryk's proclamation, it was asserted that the Czechoslovak state would be a republic. The same day, President Wilson replied to the peace proposal of the Austro - Hungarian government. In his reply, he stated that the fate of the Austro-Hungarian empire was now in the hands of the Czechoslovaks and Yugosla ys. In the meantime, other Allied governments had extended recognition to the temporary Czech government, and the future of their nation was in the hands of the people themselves.

CLOCKS GO BACK ONE HOUR ON OCTOBER 29th

For the future Czechoslovak state, it was important that representativeS of Carpatho-Ruthenia attend the Conference of Smaller Nations of Central Europe, held in Philadelphia from October 23rd to 26th, at which they read the announcement of G. Zatkovic to the effect that Carpatho-Ruthenia would join the Czechoslovak state as a separate administrative entity. Zatkovic later became the first vovernor, or administrator, of the small territory.

The atmosphere in Prague was charged with much excitement and jubilation. Vienna's helpless plight and eminent collapse was further evidenced by the issuance of exit permits to the corps of Czech diplomats to Switzerland. There they were to meet with the various leaders of the foreign revolution. Delegates Kramar, Klofac, Stanek, Habrman, and Kalina, escorted

by Dr. Samal, Preiss, and Svoboda, left Vienna on the 24th and 25th of October to confer with Benes in Geneva. In Geneva, it was agreed that the new Czechoslovak state would have a republican form of government. It was in Geneva that they learned of events of recent days in Prague, and of the reply to Wilson of Foreign Minister Andrassy, in which he told the Presi-

After the tempest of wrath has passed, the rule of the 'country will return to thee, 0 Czech people!

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THOMAS G. MASARYK President of the First Czechoslovak Republic Born 1850 - Died Sept. 1937 dent that the Austro-Hungarian government concurred with him in the creation of an independent Czech state, of the rights of the Czech people, and that it was prepared to enter into peace negotiations immediately.

Prague circles interpreted the Viennese action as the final capitulation, and the National Committee assumed the temporary reigns of government, and on October 28th PROCLAIMED THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK STATE. This then. was the date the Czech people at home heard of their formal independence. e The leaders of the National Committee, Svehla, Rasin, Stribrny, Silovak, Soukup, and Srobar, displayed by their actions an energetic body. and effected the transition of a new state into a new era. Slovakia declared itself in favor of a unified Czechoslovak state through its representatives who formed the Slovak National Council, in an assembly at Turcansky Svaty Martin on October 30th, with Matus Dula as their chairman. In the next few days, the Austro-Hungarian and German Fronts collapsed. German-Hungarian imperalism came to an end.

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If you are one of the unhappy people who objected to turning the clock forward an hour this past spring, your day is coming Sunday, Oct. 29th. That is the day we will all turn our clocks back one hour, and we will resume living by the sun, instead of by the clock. Opponents of the action six months ago complained bitterly of the extra hour tacked on the end of the day. And those who liked the extra hour will have several months to complain about the short winter days.

The switch will take place in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, October 29th. Last April 27th, workers on swing shifts worked only '7 hours on that shift. Now it will work in reverse and they will pay back that hour. All in all, the switch will probably be a rather gentle jolt.

On Oct. 28th the sun will rise at 7:43 and set at 6:42, by the clock. On Oct. 29th, after the time switch, the sun will rise at 6:44 and sink slowly in the west at 5:41. It will never know the difference ...

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Sammy Kaye at Lodge 88 -- Oct. 25.

Sammy Kaye at Linden Hall — Oct. 26th.

Czech plays at Lodge 88, Houston — October 29th.

wsbriefF Charles Strode, president of the youth club at Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville, was recently awarded the Outstanding Chapter Award at the annual Farm Bureau Convention in Wied Hall.

Charles is a member of the Hallettsville FFA Chapter.

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Sister Lillian Kruse, Lodge 111, Sugar Land, recently attended the annual meeting of the Women Leaders Round Table of the National Association of Life Underwriters in Atlantic City, New Jercey. Sister Kruse served as registration chairman at the convention.

Conrad Cieslewitz, 46, passed away in his Houston home on Oct. 9th. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Sealy. Brother Cieslewitz was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston.

• • Ben Bartosh, 68, passed away in Wes Rest Haven in West, on Oct. 15th. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in West: Brother Bartosh was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 167, Penelope.

Marie Vanek, member of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, passed away in a San Antonio hospital on Oct. 5th. Burial was in San Antonio Cemetery., The City of West celebrated its 75th anniversary as an incorporated town last Saturday and Sunday. West was established as a townsite on the Missouri-Kansas & Texas RR in 1881, and was named after Tom West who ran a general store and hotel at the time. By 1890 West had a population of 200 people, and it was about then that Czechs began settling the area. One of the pioneer families was the Mashek family. Today's population is around 2,700, and the vast majority of these are of Czech descent. The West News put out a special anniversary edition to commemmorate the event.

• Mary E. Barton, 76, passed away in a Waco hospital on Oct. 16th. Burial was in the Tobola CeMetery in Penelope, Sister Barton was a mernber of SPJST Lodge No. 167, Penelope.•

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Sophie Mogonye, 72, passed away in Fleming Memorial Hospital in Elgin on Oct. and. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery. Sister Mogonye was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 18, Elgin.

• • Miro F. Svoboda, 67, passed away in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston on Sept.

28th. Burial was in the Angleton Cemetery. Brother Svoboda was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 139, Danbury.

• • AntOn Spacek, 81, passed away in Bellville Hospital on Oct. 5th. Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville. Brother Spacek was a member of ONST Lodge No. 141, 1V1ixville.

Mary Ann Plsek, 46, passed away in Scott & White Hospital in Temple on Oct. 15th. Burial was in Bellwood Cemetery in Temple. Sister Plsek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 54, West.

• • Lawrence Schramm, 57, passed away in a Bellville hospital on Oct. 14th.

Brother Schramm was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville.

• • Josef Kodytek, 59, passed away in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Oct. 8th.

Brother Kodytek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142, Houston.

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Sammy Kayc at Lodge 88 — Oct. 25.

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Czech plays at Lodge 88, Houston — October 29th.

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LE"fERS LODGE NO. 30, TAITOrs

Dear Members: Lodge 30 will not have a meeting in October because of the District 6 meeting in East Bernard on that Sunday.

The meeting will be held on the first Sunday in November instead.

Fraternally, Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Financial Secretary LODGE S'I'EFANIK NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, At our next meeting, on the first Sunday in November, we will have our initiation of new members. Those of you who have not been initiated yet, please try to be present and be initiated.

Our next meeting will be held the first .Stinday in November, November 5th. at our lodge hall; beginning at 2:30 p.

Please try to attend this meeting.

Hoping to see you all then again.

Fraternally, Dorothy Beyer, Sec'y.

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Friends, We will have a sausage supper for our 70th Anniversary Celebration to be held Sunday, Oct. 29. Serving starts at 4 p. rn. $1.00 per plate.

We will have the Beseda dance and other entertainment afterwards.

Ladies, we will appreciate your cooperation on baking pastries for the sausage supper: Chairman for pastries

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 for the youth club will be Mrs. Steve Bartek. For information call PR 3-4949, Chairman for pastries for the mother lodge will be Mrs. John Kurtin. For information call PR 3-5554.

We are also planning t o have a white elephant and country store sale combined, so if you have any white elephants etc. to donate for this project call Mrs. Chervenka at PR 3-3638.

We had a wonderful turnout at our opening, so now I hope we see all of you and many more on Oct. 29.

Our next meeting will be held on the second Sunday of Nov. (the 12th) and will be an important one, since we will be having our electiom.

Hope to see you at our supper.

Fraternally, Mrs. Eva Hurta, Reporter

-SPJST-CZECH PLAYS AT LODGE 88

The Dramatic Club .Hlahol at Lodge 88, Housten, is preparing two oneact Czech comedies, to be presented on the stage of Lodge 88 on Sunday, Oct. 29th. This will be in honor of the Oct. 28th founding of the First Czechoslovak Republic. This one-act comedy, "Zlodej dite" ("Child Thief") will be presented in conjunction with another one-act play about life in a Czech village. "Zivot na vesnici" ("Life In The Village"). This will be the first time these two plays have been presented, since they were written specifically in honor of the above-mentioned occasion.

The comedy, "Child Thief," will prove to us that lies are all short-lived.

A young couple lied to their sick and wealthy aunt for several years that they had a son, Pepicek. The aunt decides 'to will all her property to the non-existent little boy. After her recovery in a resort area she makes a sudden visit to the young couple's home where a lucky thief, coincidentally named Joe, talks her out of her fortune. Both the thief and the aunt leave the, couple behind in great despair.

You won't want to Miss these plays.

See you at Lodge 88 on Oct. 29th!

Jan Schroil

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SEATON LODGE 47

Dear Members and Friends, On NoveMber 6 the youth will have a general clean-up at the lodge hall.

This doesn't exclude you adults because there might be some high places those small fry cannot reach. Let's all make out like it's a picnic and it will be fun along with the work.

Wednesday, October 25, 1907 The youth club will have their yearly fun night Dec. 10, so let's all put this date down in our little black book.

This is the night for the fund and fun.

I believe that on Oct. 28 we will have our barn dance. You folks can dress like farm hands whether you own some acres or not. The hall will be properly decorated to fit the occasion; music by Steffek and His Versatiles.

Choral practices 2nd and 4th Tuesdays; come out and see how much fun it is.

Our November 5th meeting will start at 1 p. in. Elections of officers will 1 on the agenda for that day, so all you members come out and vote. If you don't, don't gripe later how the election turned out!

See you Saturday, if not sooner.

Fraternally, Ruby (Pavlica) Bolton LODGE NO. 48, BFYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, As you all know, 1967 is just about slipped us by and it is once again time to elect officers. After a brief meeting Sunday, Nov. 5th, we will devote the remaining time to electing our officers for 1968. (November 5th Election Day). We would like very much for this day to be one of importance to all our members. All our meetings are of great importance because as a result of the meeting the elected officers can arrive at a plan to further the betterment of our lodge, Let's go to the meeting on Nov. 5th with open minds, elect our officers for 1968, and make Beyersville go right on up the ladder.

Fraternally, Alfred Gensler, Secretary --SPJ ST- •

CZECH PLAYS AT LODGE 88 Two one-act Czech plays will be presented by our Dramatic. Club Sunday, October 29, at 2 p.m. The time is getting close and the actors are in full swing with rehearsals. The first one-act play, "Evening in the Village," will be encrusted with beautiful Czech songs, presented by the choral club and accompanied by Brother Emil Vala on his famous accordion. The ones who know Brother Vala, remember when he starts stretching his accordion every vein in your body has a light feeling and your disposition mellows. This play was arranged by Director Brother Milos Karel, with the assistance of Brother Jan Schroif. I as

Vg8TN! SCENFS FROM DIST. VII FALL MEETING ROBSTOWN

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Officers of District VII. L to R: Vice President Frank Sacky, Treasurer Alvin Hula, Secretary Betty Jurica, President James Kostelnik (seated). Flag Bearer had just left the scene after giving the Pledge and welcome.

These elderly rn of Lodge 117 were honored at the brief anniversary observance after the recent District VII fall meeting.

L to R: Mrs. John Pavelka, Mrs. Agnes Hrncir, Jerry Rektorik, and John 111razek, These members are all longtime members of Lodge 117 and have contributed to its welfare down through the years. sure you, you - will be pleased.

The second one-act play is a hilarious comed y , "Child Thief," and will place a crown on your wonderful afternoon of entertainment. I am calling your attention to the fact that we are serving a delicious TURKEY dinner at noon with all the trimmings. Be nice and take your lovely wife out of the kitchen and treat her and yourself to a wonderful Sunday afternoon. First for dinner, then at 2 p.m. be seated in our comfortable' Chandelier Ballroom

and see the curtain rise on two hours of performance by the devoted brothers and sisters that are trying and will give you memories that will linger on for days and weeks. After the program you will have the pleasure to dance to your heart's content to the music of "Lamplighters," FREE . . Now is the time to mark your calendar for Sunday, October 29, at Lodge Pekrok Houston 88, address 1435 Beall. You will be glad to see your friends in pleasant Frances Olexa surroundings.

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6 DISTRICT HI FALL MEETING Dear Members and Friends, We cordially invite all of you to attend our District III fall meeting, which will be held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood, just east of the City of West.

The following is the schedule of events for that day: 10 a:m. — Registration 11 a.m. — Meeting called to order by district president Welcome by Lodge 6 president Response — 1st Vice President Nick A Morris Response — 2nd Vice President Johnny Sebetka Moment of silent tribute to members deceased since spring meeting — 2nd vice president Roll call of lodges — Secretary Vernon Woods Reading of minutes from last meeting, and correspondence Treasurer's Report—Roman Parma Introduction of District 3 officers, officers of the Supreme Lodge, officers and members from other districts Reports: District Director and Rest Home Director — Sid Pokladnik District Youth Director — Wilma Nesuda District Organizer — Arnold Vrla Supreme Lodge officers 12 noon — Recess for lunch 1:30 — Call to order Unfinished business Committee Reports a. Rules & Regulations — Wilma Nesuda b. Operations and Analysis — G. Louis Kudrna New Business (Miss SPJST selection procedure, Camp. YAD. next meeting site, appointment of nominating committee by president and let vice president) Announcements Short musical program by Lodge 66 Choral Group Adjournment and social, including free dance.

(It was decided that the youth would not put on a program, but would have instead a poster display as outlined by Sister Nesuda).

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Sammy Kaye at Lodge fis — Oct. 25.

Sammy Kaye at Linden Hall — Oct. 26th.

Czech plays at Lodge 88, Houston — October 29th.

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Wednesday, October 25, 1967

The youth club of Lodge No. 117 put on a brief program for the members, which was greatly enjoyed. Rear, L• to IL: Debbie Eddings, Rose Ann Mrazek, Cindy Hutchinson, Shielah DuBose, Mike Pavelka, Cindy Rektorik, Bonnie Talley, anti Youth Leader Thelma Hrncir. Front: Steve Leshin gave the welcome; Connie Hrncir, Julianne Mattox, Cindy Eddir 0.g noseann Helnert, Patti Pavelka, and MC David Hrncir.

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The principal speaker during the anniversary observance was Brother Jos. Koliha, Jr., treasurer of the Supreme Lodge.

PAVELKA CEMETERY ASSN. MEETING The SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Assn. will hold its fall meeting Nov. 12th, at 2:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall in Elk. Mrs. John Mach, Secretary — -SPj S T-Experience — what you nave left, after everything else is gone.

Criticism — a thinz more blessed to give than rleceive.

Frank Sacky and Supreme Lodge Vice Fresident Joe B. Hejny holding the special 76th Anniversary cake, baked

by Mrs. Janak, and about to be auctioned off by Bro. Hejny. The cake brought over $25 at the auction.

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members: I wish to announce that the November meeting is our annual meeting, which is on the first Sunday. Our officers will be elected at this meeting for the coming year.

The lodge is panning a wiener dinner which will be served about 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held after we eat. The ladies are asked to bring cakes, pies, and kolaches.

E. R. Jakubik,

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Wednesday, October 25, 1967 LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The meeting was called to order at 3 p.m., with President Edward Mazanec presiding.

The Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Pledge were given by Norma Hensel, Cynthia Moore, and Barbara Gaidusek, withthe audience joining in.

Visitor was Mr. Louis Macha.

All officers were present. The minutes of the September meeting were read; with a small correction made, they stood approved as read.

There was no correspondence o'r bills.

Committee reports were made. They were all very good reports.

Sis. Libbie Parma reported for une youth club. She reminded the youth and members of the District III meeting. The youth club will meet to make their poster to display at the district meeting. She also invited everyone to stay for the game night after the meeting.

Sister Agnes Mazanec said that Mary Sue Moore is in the hospital. She is better, and we hope she is home soon.

Grandmother Kapavik has been ill.

We hope she is better. We missed her at the meeting Sunday, Bro. Roman Parma is feeling better.

He and SiS. Rose have gone to CaliIonia to visit their daughter and family, Hope they have a grand time out there.

Sis. Mazanec said the $50 Lodge 66 gave to the Beulah Disaster Fund, the Welfare Committee used to purchase grOceries. They took them to the Naval center. We hope it helped those who have lost so much. • New members are Evelyn Ann Matus, Michael Lee Matus, Geffory Allan Gerik, and Carol Lynn March.

There was one transfer, Melvin Herman Sehuetz, from Lodge 6 Cottonwood.

Welcome to Lodge 66!

Lod g e 66 plans to have their Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 16. More details on this later.

Door prizes were won by (adult) Julienne Hensel, (youth) 1st, Thomas Caller, 2nd, Kathy Morris.

The cake for those having birthdays in October was baked by Patricia Stanisla y . While the candles were lit, the audience sang "Happy Birthday".

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

The youth meeting followed, after which a delicious Meal was served, The

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Meml:ers of the famed Orchestra furnished free musical entertainment during tie lunch hour and after. All are members of Lodge 117. (One is not visible at the far left).

Entertainment Committee deserves a big thanks. The food was delicious and a treat to all of us. I'm sure everyone enjoyed it. Everyone had fun at the games, sponsored by the youth club.

Remember the District III meeting, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood, on Oct. 29th.

Don't forget the Masquerade Dance at Linden Hall, Saturday, Oct. 28th, with music by Vrazel's Polka Band.

Come in costume and have a good time.

Our next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 19th.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, English Reporter LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Friends, If you get the Vestnik on Wednesday, then I can say that I hope to see you at that very special Sammy Kaye semi-formal dance tonight! What a thrill it will be to dance to the swing and sway music of the most wanted musician in our country! I hope you will be there with your friends enlOying it all, and who knows — maybe you will get a chance to lead this great band!

We surely have an enjoyable weekend ahead of us, for this Saturday we have the famous HUI) City Dutchmen of Yoakum. This orchestra played at our lodge in April and all liked it. Then on Sunday we start a great day with a delicious turkey dinner which will be served from 11 a.m. throughout the clay. Then at 2 o'clock the Czech plays will start, and we have two mighty good one-act plays: "Zivot na Vesnice" ("Life in the Village), and "Model Dite" ("Child Thief"). All you who love

Czech plays will find these even more interesting; Czech costumes and Czech music will add much to your enjoyment. Then there will be a free dance from 5 to 9 p.m., with famous Norman Barnes and his Lamplighters. Those of you who have heard Ibis orchestra know what good music they put out, so come to Lod g e 88 this Sunday and enjoy a good turkey dinner and the Czech plays, and then dance free for four hours to the good music of the Lamplighters!

In writing about the you'_h i'arietY show I forgot to say that Marlene Caraway, who always met with the youth fur practicing and was supervisor of it, was quite pleasantly surprised by being presented a bouquet of red roses after the playa The presentation was made b y Ruth Zaludek and was the youths' way of saying "thanks for helping us." Marlene says the girls and bays and their parents were very cooperative! All the acts were good, and I think the one-act play had sonic real actresses: Bonnie Cox, Mary Kna pick, and Frances Vala; and very good actors: James Vornsand, Freddie Sembera, and RonnieEvetts!

I want to remind all you good cooks that the lodge will surely appreciate your donations of pies, cakes, strudel or kolaches for the turkey dinner this Sunday. Be sure to register your donation.

NAMES IN THE NEWS: Itasca Cerny had charge of the Vrazel dance where several hundred guests enjoyed the pbod music of that popular orchestra!

Earline and Quentin Hoffman and Earline's brother, Leroy Veselka, were all celebrating their birthdays! Frances and John Kadiecek were celebrating.

8 Frances' birthday, and others whose names I didn't get were celebrating birthdays and anniversaries! Marian Kadlecek was my telephone chairman for calling the girls and boys about our play practice at Needville! Congratulations on the arrival of a fine baby boy go to parents Marie and Raymond Klechka, grandparents Evelyn and Bill Vornsand, the Klechkas, and greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kocich of Moravia; his name is Raymond R. Klechka, III ! It's Houston's great Buddy Brock for the semi-formal charity ball on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd!

Hoping to see you at the Hub City Dutchmen dance Saturday, and at the turkey dinner, Czech plays, and free dance Sunday!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp —SPJSTWOODROW WILSON LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON. Dear Members and Friends, On Oct. 14th, Saturday night, we held our family game night. We wish to thank each and everyone of you who made this night a success.

A special thanks to Mrs. Ann Garcia and Bro. Beran for the preparation of the delicious food, and a great big thank you to the lovely ladies who donated their time to serve the food: Sisters Svrcek, Valusek, and Bowden.

You were just wonderful!

I know so many of you were just starved. I do want to thank each and everyone for being so patient, since we had difficulty with the stove, but we did have a "doctor" in the house and the food was finally ready, thanks to Mr. Charlie Svrcek, (the mechanic).

Our adult prize winners won $10: Jerry Jaroszewski and Mrs. R. E. Conway; our $5 prize winner was Mr. Bowden.

We certainly want to thank all who generously donated cakes and pies: Sister Pat Stangl, Mrs. R. E. Conway, Sister Margaret Bowden, Sister Elaine Knebel, Mrs. Robert Knebel, Sister Charlie Svrcek, Sisters Alice Valusek, Mary Buresh, Agnes Valusek, Vernon O'Donohoe, Evelyn Sefcik, Mrs. Rosa Fee, Mrs. Evelyn Sevcik, Sister Joann Hitchcock, and Sister Georgia Befall.

If any donations were left out, please contact me, since these were the ones on our registration book, and we will make corrections. Meanwhile, please forgive us.

The reason Bro. Beran left early was because of his condition, and I know many of you understand.

VtSTNfK I want to thank Mr. Vernon 0' Donahoe for the big help he gave us that night.

Thanking each and everyone of you again and God bless you, I remain, Fraternally, Pastry and Kitchen Commm.

Sister Georgia Beran --SPJ8T- LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members: At our October meeting it was voted to send our members who are in service a gift at Christmas. To our knowledge there are only three and they are: Bros. Charlie Matcek, Jr., Richard Kalisek, and Wilbur Pesek, who are all overseas. If there is another member whom we may have overlooked, please notify the lodge as soon as possible.

The 1967 Rules and Regulations have been printed and are available to all interested members. You may obtain yours at the meeting, or by contacting the lodge president or secretary. Some changes were made in the previous rules and regulations you now have on hand, and it is important that you have the current rules by which our lodge will be governed.

Sick members reported at this meeting were Brother Vine Abschneider, who had an operation on one eye, and Sister Frances Sitta was hospitalized and underwent surgery. We wish both a speedy recovery, and any other members who is recuperating after an illness.

New members admitted into the lodge were: Laura Ann Cervenka, James Albert Stavinoha, and Edwin Raphael Orsak. A transfer from Lodge No. 58, Hungerford, is Sister Frances Chilek.

Fraternally, Bessie Franek, Secretary

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I g rirE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members, I bet everyone attending the meeting last Sunday spent Monday drying out clothes and children. The rain sure came down all day and into the night. Our usual social was canceled due to the dampness, and many members wanted to attend the rosary for Sister Zastoupil at 8 p.m. A moment of silence was observed during our meeting for her and Brother Joe Jurek.

To the families, we express deep sympathy and may the departed have eternal rest.

Sister Bessie Petr reported that the Dallas Fraternal Council will hold its

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 next meeting Nov. 21, at the Woodmen of the world hall. Plan to make Christmas a bit brighter through gifts donated to the Salvation Army was discussed; also members just might want to draw names among themselves.

How about that Czech Day at the Fair? Were you there? The program at the coliseum was wonderful and oh! so colorful. The band and choral group certainly gave a first-rate show, and did you hear those Vik Sisters harmonize? Of course, the gymnastics and the dances (little children as well as the Beseda), certainly made all present take notice of their talent. To all individuals having so much to do with preparing this day, our sincere appreciation. Work, plans and practice went into this show and you deserve all the credit. As many of the spectators remarked, "It was marvelous."

Welk things have calmed down a bit around the kitchen since that beautiful refrigerator arrived. The committee boasted of having paid for it entirely out of its own funds raised through a dinner and bake sale recently. Peace will be interrupted again though; these gals are not ones to be ignored when plans for remodeling are presented.

The Raymond Rejcek family is all smiles these days, especially Barbara.

Her husband arrived for a 21-day leave Oct. 9th. Wounded in Viet Nam, he was sent to Japan to be hospitalized and later to San Antonio Brooke Hospital, to which he will return at the end of his visit here. We join the family in their joy of having Jerry Talley at home and hope the time will soon be here when all loved ones are reunited.

When the choral group decides to spend some of its funds they do it in a big way. That dedicated crowd presented Lodge 84 with a new sound system. Would you believe it included a microphone for the bar, too? Several of the .members helped to install this magnificent instrument and to them and the generous choral group we are grateful.

Youth leader Sister Bessie Petr thanked everyone for the cooperation received during the Beseda practices.

Actually, gratitude should be expressed to Sister Bessie for the endless hours of hard work and patience she has contributed to the youth. satisfaction for her efforts must have come last Sunday, when she and several other members happened to, glance into the teen room and instead of the usual

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 "Beatle Beat" our youth had dug out the Beseda. record and were doing the dances among themselves. Surely, years from now many will remember the steps and what a task it must have been for her to restrain them long enough to teach them this traditional Czech dance. Needless to say, she had help from several mothers and to them we say thank you. Without your help the youth would rarely have the opportunity to look forward to such things as the Halloween Party on Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. All children of the lodge are invited and if you happen to have visitors at your house that evening, bring them, too! Also, I might mention that we grownups are having a Halloween dance Saturday, Oct. 28th.

The Music Masters of Ennis will probably be the only ones who will be recognizable. Most dancers will come in costume and you know how laboriously everyone tries to snatch one Of the prizes given for the best garb.

My! what competition there Will be.

Be brave and come to our Floyd Street address and see the sights, as well as dance to the wonderful Music Masters.

By the way, the teenagers have their party in the teen room that night. Ofcourse, the music in there has a different beat, and they have a choice.

Welcome! new members to our lodge this month: Henry McElvey, Billie Talley, Herchel Hatley, Marjorie Brown, Betty McEivey, and Michelle Conner.

During October we received three transfers. Hello! Ed, Agnes, and Edward Joseph Simek. We await your presence at our lodge, so make it soon!

The Horaks will serve the dinner after our November meeting, Buelah tells us. Turkey and dressing is being prepared. Could anyone resist such a meal? Just don't shove in the line.

Randy and I wish to thank all of you wonderful gals who so generously brought pastry to the October dinner; also my sincere thanks to the help received all during the evening.

Credit for this meeting report should go to Sister Lillie Jarma. It was she who supplied me with these abbreviated motes. She must have been a whiz in her shorthand class, judging from the system she uses. Lillie, I'm grateful.

Remember our dance Oct. 28th. See you there.

Fraternally, Rose -Scott' •

VIISTNfK LODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON To the Editor of Vestnik Dear Sir: We, the Family Night Committee of Lodge 146 (Woodrow Wilson), wish to thank the many people who made this night a real success for us.

We had a little difficulty with the stove in the lodge, but due to the efforts of some of the lodge brothers, the cantankerous thing finally perked on all burners. The food was delicious.

The kitchen committee was complimented on preparation of it.

We had many prizes for the children, consisting of toys, candy bars, and games and puzzles. The children showed wholehearted participation in the games. They were awarded a final and second prize for each effort. One prize wep t to the winning boy and the other to the winning girl. After they got tired of blowing up balloons and dancing, we played games with the children. winning more toys.

After the food was served we had games for the adults, with prizes being awarded to each winner of a game.

The prize consisted of home-made cakes that were presented to us by various sisters of the lodge. Without their generous donations we would certainly not have had the great time we did.

Once again we wish to thank all who had a hand in this night. The Kitchen Committee, the Game Committee, the sisters, who donated so generously of their time and talents with the cakes and pies, and others who came and made it a success.

The response was so good that we will have another one of these family nights in November. The date we will reveal to you, in the very near future, as soon as we clear it with the entertainment committee to see if the hall will be available for that date.

Thanking you again for the wonderful publicity given us in the Vestnik.

Fraternally, R. E. Conway, Family Night Chairma -SPJSTCORRECTION Taylor, Texas Dear Brothers and Sisters: In my report about our SPJST Rest Home in the Vestnik dated 23 August, I made an incorrect statement when I stated that the rest home directors get mileage for their trips to Taylor.

Although I knew the rest home by-

9 laws stipulate that they MAY be reimbursed for their mileage, I did not know that they did not care to charge for it. Hence, this correction. (This was the report that included pictures of the home by Editor Morris).

My personal view is that our membership is given very little information about the home and its operations. Besides the annual financial statement, the directors' statement to t h e convention every four years, and Brother Troutil's reports of gifts and donations, we know virtually nothing about the rest home. Although our rest home is independent of the Supreme Lodge and our membership, the credit for the construction of this wonderful edifice must still go to the many members of our Order who made many sacrifices and did a lot of hard work to make it a reality.

Fraternally, Hugo Schefcak, Sr. --SPJST-RIF TIMM( CLUE AUXILIARY OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Vestnik Readers: Everyone is invited to the card party and luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 1st, and the Birthday Club meeting and lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 8th, at Houston Lodge No. 88.

Hostesses for the month of November are Flo Rister, Frances Olexa for Rosalie Ruland, Josephine Burl. for Louise Kadlecek, and Frances Dvorak for Anna Kostom.

"Happy Birthday" will be sung to Sisters Anna. Elzner, Marie Plunkett, Ara Skrabanek, and Cecelia Klecka.

Loraine Cocek, En glish Reporter LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are having the iDstrict III fall meeting at our Lodge 6, Cottonwood, cn October 29th. I would like for all the brothers and sisters to help in the kitchen and wherever you are needed.

We are sending cards to the members about what to bring. We are hoping to see all of you Oct. 29th at 8 am.

We also need the clubs to help; we need you.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz Kitchen Chairman -SPJSTSammy Kaye at Lodge 88 — Oct. 25.

Sammy Kaye at Linden Hall — Oct. 26th,

10 LODGE 146, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends, The Entertainment Committee met on Monday night, October 16th, at 8 p.m., to plan and discuss activities.

We will have a Halloween dance on Sunday, October 29th, at 8 p .m. If you purchase a dance ticket you will be entitled to a free spaghetti supper. Donation: $1.25 for adults; children under 12 50c. Those who want to come dressed in costumes may do so.

Our regular monthly meeting will he held Sunday, November 5th. The youth will meet at 3 p. m. Everyone please try to be there because we will start making plans for our Christmas party.

Sunday, November 19th, at 4. p. m„ is the time someone lucky will win a 20" RCA color TV set. There will also be a • free shrimp gumbo supper with the purchase of a dance ticket. Donation: $1.25 for adults; 50c for children 12 and under. Sil Krenek will furnish the music. All of you ladies are asked to bring pastries — pies, cakes, kolaches, etc. for both October 29th and November 19th. Our friends and members enjoy these sweets.

Fraternally, Entertainment Committee LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members and Friends, This is to remind all of you members again of our District III meeting that will be held Sunday, October 29th, at our lodge hall. We will need lot.s of help on that day and also on Wednesday night for the clean-up. We will he expecting you. If some of you can't come on Wednesday night, be sure and come for the meeting Sunday the 29th. Try to be there at 9:30 a. in., so we will have enough help for the day.

The tables will be set up Friday night; if any of you can come and help ps. please do so.

We hope to see many of our members at this District III meeting at our hall. Read the schedule of the program in the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan LODCE NO. 8, COTTONWOOD DISTRICT III MEETING Dear Members: Our lodge will host the District III meeting on Sunday, Oct. 29th. We will clean the hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25th, so please come help us. We will start at around 8 p.m. We will, also heed your help to Set up the tables Fri-

VESTNIK day, Oct. 27th, at 8 p.m. We will need your help.

Fraternally, Joe R. Sumbera, Chairman —SC MT—

Czech pla ys at Lodge 88, Houston October 29th.

Sammy Kaye at Lodge 88 — Oct. 25.

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Sammy Kaye at Linden Hall — Oct. 26th.

SOKOL HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: This will be the week that many have waited for and the special occasion is the Big Annual Sokol Circus held only once each year at Houston.

If you miss this one you will not have a chance to see another until next year. This will be the first circus to be held in the completely air-conditioned building and we have plenty of chairs so all of you can be comfortable.

There are many acts and participants, including clowns, daring acts, beautiful costumes, charming ladies, and all of your favorite food and beverages.

All of this starts at 11:30 a.m., and continues for the whole day until 8 p.m. The program will start at 2 p.m., and we urge all of you to come early because the good seats will go fast and you want to he on the front row.

All children will be admitted free and a nominal admission of 50 cents will. be asked for adults. This admission will be used to purchase additional gym equipment. As a special treat, if you attend both the circus and the dance, you can purchase both tickets for only $1.50. The music will be furnished by the popular Bill Mraz Orchestra, a band that has a very large following.

We expect this to be the biggest and best circus we have had in the past six years and one that everyone attends. The circus atmosphere will be present in the ballroom, the outside, and in the air. Remember this is the one and only Sokol Gynnastic Circus to be held in. Texas. Don't you miss it!

In two weeks, Sokol will present the public and- all of our friends with a wonderful Fall Festival and Turkey Feast to be held Nov. 12th, on a Sunday. This is an annual affair featuring th e best turkey baked - in the Czech manner and •served in your favorite club. We are also arranging something special for you to be announced at a future date. Don't forget the date.

Last week at the Market Square 'In-

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 ternation Festival, we had a very wonderful and very successful sale of Czech pastry and sausage sandwiches.

There were thousands upon thousands of people and all were inspired with the gymnastic program presented to the public by the Sokols. We were honored to have the children of Brother and Sister Victor Janak perform .a special, colorul dance featuring an accordion solo. The public enjoyed our entertainment very much and we sold all of our goods by 5 p.m. The Czechs were well represented; however, many nationalities were missing. The only Slavic people present were the Czechs and Ukranians. This is a good way of preserving and demonstrating to the public our traditions, food, entertainment, and customs. You would be surprised how well kolaches are known to the public.

The end of the year is drawing to a close and you will be making plans for man y types of parties. Don't forget the Thanksgiving dance to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, when by special arran gements, we are able to present the Jimmy Brosch Band playing from 9 p.m. to sometimes early the next morning as long as the people remain for dancing. Now would be a good time to start making your reservations, because you will remember that at our last J. B. dance we had to turn away many people. There just wasn't any room or chairs available. Also, on New Year's Eve, the polka band of Wilbur Heinsohn will be present to bring the new year in. Keep these and all of the above dates in mind. Visit our club and better yet, join one of the classes of physical culture for health and pleasure.

Nazdar!

Emil Kuropata

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Renorts 79th ANNIV ERSARY DISTRICT III SEPTEMBER PROGRESS REPORT $54.000 JAMES PAVLICEK 6 22.000 84 Emil Petr 17,000 Johnnie Krizan 6 13,000 92 Albert Kubala 4,000 66 Johnnie Gaidusek 4,000 35 John Mach 2,500 92 Mary Paprskar 2,000 35 Edwin Holub 36 2,000 Joe Holasek 2,000 135 Eric Moucka 1,500 Ben Jarma 84 1,000 2$ Johnnie Kraj c a

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 Joe Krivanek Ruth Krizan Chris Spence

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92 6 66

1,000 1,000 1,000

WOW! LOOK! CONGRATULATIONS to Brother James Pavlicek of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, for making the Number One Spot for the second time in a row!

That means a $15 cash award to Bro. James. He also won extra spending money of $15 to the Texas Fraternal Congress in the last contest.

Brother Emil Petr won cash award prizes earlier this year.

Fellow organizers: There are extra cash awards for you besides the commission you earn, if only you produce.

Now then, Bro James, next month if you are on top again, it will mean $25 in cash to you. This is something to work for. Congratulations to Bro. Emil Petr and all others whose names appear on the above list. $1,130,000 Quota Sales through Sept. 30 774,580 We need (3 mos. to go) 355,580 What are we gonna do about it?

Lets make it! Especially with the convention coming up next year and District III not making its quota! Let's get started now!

Or,ganizers' Meetings Ennis Lodge 25, National Hall — Thursday, Oct. 26th, 7:30 p.m.

Fort Worth, Lodge 92, National Hall — Monday, Oct. 30th, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas organizers, contact me about where you want to attend the meeting.

Thank you for your wonderfUl work and let's more of us get started. If I can be of any help to you, please call or write.

A. M. Vrla, District III Organizer iNDERwrtiTER__ssp.is, O I F DISTRICT SIX Dear Brothers: Below is the report of insurance written in August and September.

August

Lodge Mem. ins.

151 Chas. Bucek, Jr. 50 Joe Hadash 4 Chas. Holy 16 ad. B. Dusek 165 Willie Mikulencak 50 Ignac Senkyrik September

2 $4,000 4.000 2 3,000 2 1,000 1 1 1,000 1,000 1

Lodge Meni. Ins.

Joe Hadash Chas. Holy Adolph Sabrsula Congratulations to

50 4 58 all of

1 2 1 you

3,000 2,000 1,000 who

made sales during these months. Your good work is appreciated. I wonder what happened to the rest of the underwriters of District 6 . .

Fraternally yours, Leo Krause, Jr. Organizer of District 6 --SPJ ST--

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LODGE 66 CHORAL GROUP Our next rehearsal will be held Friday, Oct. 27th, 8 p.m., at Cottonwood Rail, 3 miles cast of West, It will be to our advantage to rehearse at the place where we will perform next Sunday.

Everyone please be there. Call and notify others.

N.M. ATTENTION, LODGE NO. 88!

The lodge will appreciate any donations of pies, cakes, or pastry for the turkey dinner this Sunday! Be sure to register your donation.

ATTENTION, LODGE NO. 88!

Starting this Thursday, Oct. 26th, you can make your reservations for that great Buddy Brock Charity Ball, a semi-formal dance on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, from 9 to 1. Reservations are $3 per person, $6 a couple, and you can make reservations for one or any number you wish.

ATTENTION LODGE NO. 88: The nationally famous Sammy Kaye will play at the Chandelier Ballroom for a semi-formal dance on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. Advance reservations may be made at the lodge beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13th, at $5 a person or $10 a couple. A table will be reserved upon receipt of the money for the entire table.

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FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS The fall meeting of District III will be held Sunday, October 29th. Host lodge is Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood.

—SPJST._

SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS — 1968 The spring meeting of District II will be held Sunday, April 21st, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge 48, Beyersville.

The spring meeting of District IV will be held Sunday, April 28th. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 77, Bomarton.

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Sammy Kaye at Lodge 88 — Oct. 25.

Sammy Kaye at Linden Hall --® Oct.

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OUT SECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF RIF STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

MISS SPJST CONTEST Age: Any SPJST female member at least 16 years old and not older than 20 as of Jan. 1, 1968.

Marital Status: Single through the '68 Convention Coronation.

Membership: A member of the SPJST at least 6 months prior to lodge candidate selection, Attire: Long formal in speech contest and coronation (district and state).

Selection: Lodge: By fair method decided upon by the youth leader, with lodge approval, or by lodge membership if there isn't a youth leader, One candidate from each lodge, who has never held the title of "Miss SPJST," may compete on the district level.

District: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless district desires a separate date) but not later than May 20th, 1968. The District Youth Director will arrange selection of at least three judges, who may be members of the SPJST. The competition will be in two separate contests: Talent: (Vocal, musical, dramatic, acrobatics, dancing). Time limit — 3 minutes. Judged on—technique, 45 pts., rendition 55 pts. Total points: 100.

Speech: (Selected from contest topics). Time limit, 3 minutes. Judge on — Personality, 25 points; appearance and poise, 2.5 points; speech (content and delivery) 50 points. Total points — 100.

The candidate with the highest total points from both contests shall represent the district at the convention.

State: The seven finalists shall compete in three contests to determine the "Miss SPJST." The competition will be at the convention — June 12, 1968.

The three contests are: Interview: (In private with judges) Judged on personality, 35 points; character, 35 points; charm, 30 points.

Talent: Same selection,time limit, and, judging qualities as at district.

The judges for the three convention contests will be selected by the hosting lodges, Supreme Lodge Vice-President, and State Youth Director.

Prizes: All seven finalists will each receive: a wrist watch; $10 per day to each candidate finalist and to one adult

12 chaperone (other than a DYD or delegate attending the convention) for the duration of the convention; travel (10c per mile); flowers for the coronation, courtesy Supreme Lodge, SPJST. The winner shall receive a scholarship of at least $250 which will be paid to college, university, trade or business school of the winner's choice whenever she chooses to use it; the title of "Miss. SPJST" for the duration of the 1968 convention.

Autobiography of each candidate will be submitted to their District Youth Director PRIOR to the district competition with a recent photo. These forms may be secured from the local lodge youth leader and in those lodges where there isn't a youth leader, they will be sent upon request from the State Youth Director. (Each DYD shall send pietore and form to SYD not later than May 20, 1968).

Tabulation of the convention contests will be conducted by a special committee of four selected by the Vice President of the Supreme Lodge and the State Youth Director.

Following each contest, the judges' results will be placed in a special envelope by the SYD, sealed until opened by the tabulating committee. The committee will work in pairs, operating two machines totaling all contests and balancing at the conclusion.

Topics: 1. The duties of SPJST members to show fraternalism.

2. Fraternalism — key to peace.

3. The necessity of youth to exhibit fraternal spirit.

4. A character-building program for our SPJST youth is necessary.

5. Ever y SPJST lodge needs to provide for their youth members.

CAMPING, 1968 — CAMPERS NOTE! Anyone planning to attend SPJST camp in 1968 must have become a member of the SPJST on or before Oct. 31, 1967. A camper can qualify for camp if he or she is active in the youth club of the lodge where membership is held, based on 50 per cent attendance of youth club meetings, as well as youth activity at least from Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. Youth in lodges where there are no youth clubs may qualify by attending 50 per cent of the lodge meetings, as well as youth activity provided, from at least Oct. 31, 1967, to May 31, 1968. New youth clubs shall be organized on or before March 1st, 1968, to qualify for camp.

VESTNtK Communicator Corrections: Answer tc aptitude test: No. 15. None (it was Noah); No. 16. Yes. Dear Readers, The Suprethe Lodge has given consideration to the recommendations submitted by the District Youth Directors.

All in all, the 1968 youth program, which will go into effect on June 1, 1968, will have very few changes. However, there will be some SURPRISES in store for all youth to make the year the best yet. Curious as to what they are ??? Stay active in the SPJST and you will soon find out!

Fraternally, James J. Janousek • • WPTRE WILL T qv 1998 ST ATv YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY BE? The 1968 State Youth Achievement Day is set for Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1968.

Where we do not know, but the District Youth Directors and Supreme Lodge definitely believe it should be hosted by an SPJST lodge. Would your lodge consider hosting this event , either at your lodge home or other facility you could secure?

Bids from any lodge will be accepted until Feb. 1, 1968, at which time the Supreme Lodge president, vicepresident, and the State Youth Director will decide from all bids submitted, where the 1968 State YAD will be held.

Any lodge wishing to submit a bid to host this event in their lodge home or in another place they may secure would need to provide the following: 1. Air conditioning 2. Stage, good operating sound system, lighting, piano in good condition.

3. Seating accommodations for 1.000 people to comfortably view the activities.

4. Separate area for crafts (about 112 items), and roped off to prevent handling of crafts.

5. Dressing rooms for contestants.

6. Noon meal at moderate cost.

7. Evening food available.

8. Separate facility away from main hall (to avoid noise) selling beverages and sandwiches during the afternoon.

9. Dance by a live orchestra following the YAD for those who wish to stay.

Please send any bids or questions to the State Youth Director, Fraternally, James J. Janousek State Youth Director Box 100, Temple, Texas /6501

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS

DISTRICT III Dear Lodge Youth Leaders: October is here and we are swinging right into our cool weather youth program. Known as a busy season for mothers, here is a little help on the way.

On Oct. 29th our district holds its fall meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Much will be done, including discussion about our Miss SPJST Contest, Achievement Day, and Camp.

Thus, our youth program time will be limited, and this time we will have instead, a poster display which the District Council approved, and suggested that 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons be awarded.

Rules Each club (teen, junior, youth) may enter one poster (22"x28") on poster paper, mounted on hardboard, depicting club activities with newspaper clippings, pictures, written descriptions. A voluntary pro ject committee for this should be used with as many participating as possible. Later this poster should be displayed in your hall. Identify the poster by club and lodge.

Each poster will be judged on appearance, creative design, neatness, educational (publicity) value.

Note: your Poster Committee should be a permanent one because other publicity posters may be expected later. Since many families take pictures of club events, save clippings, and other youth members provide material and talent; poster-making could be a part of your regular youth activity.

Also, plan to display yearbooks, scrapbooks at this fall meeting, placing your Publicity Committee in charge.

Display these and the posters before noon. Posters will be judged during lunch hour.

Fraternally, Wilma Nesuda, DYD --se...in-Czech plays at Lodge 88, Houston — October 29th.

— CORRECTION — We omitted the name of Sister Mildred Horak as being the youth leader under last week's picture of the Dime Box Youth Club. She is in the back row, far right. Sister Rita Schielack is her assistant. — Editor.

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS

LODGE. NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, At our last meeting we completed our first charity project. We collected food for the people in the Valley whose homes were destroyed by the flood waters. I want to thank all those who gave cans of food.

On Oct. 28th the youth are sponsoring their annual barbecue dinner.

The dinner will begin at 11:30, and everyone is invited to join us.

Our next meeting will be on Nov. 3rd. Hope to see you all there.

Fraternally , Mrs. Rosie Tumis, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, The Teen Group of Lodge 88 Youth Club will have a Halloween Party on Halloween night at Wanda Elzner's house. There will be good food to eat, games, and a scavenger hunt. Mrs. Elzner has thought of some real "humdingers" for the scavenger list, so this should be a lot of fun. We will meet at the lodge at 6 p.m., and be back at the lodge at 10:30 p.m.

Members of our youth club went to the District V. meeting at Needville Sunday, Oct. 22, and we want to thank the Needville lodge for their hospitality.

On Saturday night, Oct. 28th, the Beseda Dancers will perform for the Professional Grandmothers' Club.

We will have our regular youth club monthly meeting Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m., so be sure and be there.

We would like to thank Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp for the many nice things she has been writing about our variety show and one-act play. She really helped us and we all say "thank you, Tillie."

Fraternally yours, Marlene Caraway, Asst. Youth Leader s'r

LODCE NO. 48, B•YERSVILLE Dear Members, There is a song titled "Climb, Climb, Up Sunshine Mountain." This is what came to mind, with slight variations, as Ann Gensler and I drove to Sister Emily Mike5ka's home for our youth leaders' seminar last Saturday. However, before we got to the "mountain", or, we'd better say "hill", we drove on the Little River bottom road which is

VtSTN 1 K more familiarly known as Sunshine Road. This scenic drive alone was worth the trip, with its many winding ways through the trees. Later this fall when the leaves turn color, this drive will really be beautiful. Mrs. Mikeska's lovely home is atop one of the many rolling hills in the vicinity. The view is breathtaking. Needless to say, we were fortunate to have had our meeting in such a lovely place, and thank Mrs. Mikeska for being such a gracious hostess. She not only let us use her home, but she furnished the meat for our noon meal. This was a hint of the Thanksgiving season just ahead — turkey and dressing. The rest of us brought covered dishes, and by combining it all, we truthfully had a Thanksgiving Feast.

Now, we didn't just drive around and eat all day; we did learn quite a few things from our State Youth Director, Brother James Janousek. He talked and we listened (most of the time). We learned to sing, play games, and make crafts. All things considered, it was an enjoyable and profitable day.

We are looking forward to the next one.

Fraternally, Leona Stalmach, Youth Leader SEATON LODGE NO 47 Dear Readers and Members, Our next singing practice for our 17.

A. Program will be held Wednesday, October 25, at 7 p. in. Immediately after our singing practice we will help decorate the hall for the Barn Dance, which will be Saturday, October 28.

If you have anything appropriate for a barn, bring it out and we will see if we can use it. We will do the decorating on Wednesday, instead of Friday, as was previously announced.

Don't forget our next meeting time, which is 1 p. m., instead of 2 p. m.

Be sure and come dressed comfortably as we will make posters and crafts and we may get a little messy. We will also make more definite plans for our fun ni ght December 10. All of you keep these dates in mind and hope to see each and everyone of you. The date of cur next meeting is November 5.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek YoUth Leader ST-LODGE 29, TAYLOR Dear Readers, On October 14, at 9 a. in. to 6 p . M the youth leaders' :training day was

13 held at the home of Mrs. Emily Mikeska, District II Youth Director, under the direction of our State Youth Director, James Janousek. We youth leaders learned so much in one day, for not only did we learn new games and crafts. but we learned much in solving problems and getting better participation from our youth.

We are going to have a Halloween party Oct. 29, 7 to 10. We will have refreshments.

Let's not forget our meeting Nov. 5, at 3:30.

We really did enjoy Czech Day at the State Fair in Dallas, on Oct. 8. The program was very enjoyable, especially the Beseda dancers. I want to thank my dancers for dancing the Beseda.

Fraternally, Amelia Pokorny, Youth Leader LODGE 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers: The 18th Annual Jackson County Fair was held at the Fair Grounds in Edna on October 10, 11, and 12. The Fair was dedicated To the Development of our Youth. The 4-H and the FloA are recognized for their important roles. Many of our youth club members are members of these clubs.

Our club's vice-president, Ronnie Sralla, son of Director and Mrs. Sralla, exhibited a Duroc barrow that was named the grand champion market hog of the Fair. The animal weighed 233 pounds. It was purchased at the youth auction by Victor Tlucek, representing the Edna Lumber Co, for $1.35 per pound, bringing $314.55.

Our club featured a float in the parade. The following youth rode on the float: Janet Dusek, Rosie Dusek, Junior James, Debbie Ledkins, Willie Ray Matak, Sally Sembera, Frankie Trojcak, and Marily Vincik. Our theme was "Plannning Ahead Through Youth".

The SPJST float won first place in the children's division.

Special thank yous to Brother and Sister Sralla, Sisters Liddie James, Charlotte Tro j cak, Helen Reininger, Stazie Sembera, and to youth leader assistants Willie Mae Ledkins and JoAnn James, for their untiring work to make our project an outstanding success.

Fraternally, Martha Sembera Youth Leader Czech rkla vs at Lodge 88, Houston — October 29th.

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14 LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Reatders, Looks like the cold weather is moving in because it was real cool this morning.

On Thursday, October 12, I attended the youth leaders' training class at the Talton Community Center. I am sure that all the ladies who attended enjoyed the day as much as I did There will be a District 6 fall seminar at Hungerford on Thursday, Oct. 26.

I hope we have a nice attendance in our November Youth Club meeting. because we will have to discuss the_ coming Christmas season.

Fraternally, Mrs. Victor Knebel Youth Leader -6k J 6-,:-___ LODGE 87, TEMPLE Dear members, On October 14 I attended the training class at the home of Mrs. Emily Mikeska. She fixed turkey and dressing.

It was very delicious. Thank you, Emily for being such a gracious hostess.

Mr. Janousek had a very good program.

I learned so very much and hope we can have more of these training sessions. I was quite dissappointed because our lodge was not represented any better. The next time we have a training class please try to come; I know you will go home inspired. Beside s, learning so much we all had a lot cf fun.

Our Beseda practice will be on Oct. 27 at the lodge at 4:30 p. m. We need more dancers, so everyone try and come. We will put on a program at our mother lodge on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p. m., and on Oct. 31 we will put on a program for the guests at Harvest House at 7 p.m. Our club made 56 Halloween favors for the rest home in Taylor.

Don't forget to bring a cake to our sausage supper on Oct. 29, and white elephants, too.

Fraternally, Frances Bartek Youth Leader LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members, My dad and grandfather built a cement slab in front of the hail last week. It should help to keep the peo ple from bringing the loose gravel into the hall when it's wet. It also helps the appearance of our lodge.

We are still having our teenage dances every Saturday night from 8:30 until 12:30. Parents are welcome to come in and visit and watch if they wish, in the back part of our hall.

We are planning on a big party for the members and their guests for Thanksgiving, so be sure to come to our next meeting November 5 to hear all the details. We are also having election of officers, so come to the next meeting. I'll be seeing you!

Your friend, Beverly Wiesner (16) -SPJST-----

BEYERSVILLE YOUTH CLUB Dear Readers, Now that school has started I have a hard time finding time to write.

The flowers we planted on the north side of the hall are just beautiful. If some of you haven't gone by the Beyersville Hall lately I wish you would.

Just take a drive by some Sunday afternoon and see how pretty they are. A little work can make a lot of difference.

I hope we plant some on the south side next spring.

Fraternally, Wanda Wiesner -SPJSTLODGE 13, DIME BOX

Dear Members, District I had its fall meeting at New Tabor. The Bryan, New Tabor, and Dime Box youth clubs participated in the program. I really enjoyed the new Tabor act. It was funny. The New Tabor ladies served a good lunch.

Afterwards Mr. Jerry Vytopil played his accordion and everyone sang. We also enjoyed a nice game of football.

Fraternally, Your friend, Harry Schielack (9)

LODGE 13, DIME BOX LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members, Dear Readers: We had a Halloween party on Oct. On October 14, the New Tabor Youth 14, My brother, Ronny Schielack, won Club went to a Halloween party given the prize or being the best dressed. us by the Dime Box youth club. We all Albin Horak, Jr. won the door prize, had fun playing games, dancing, and We played several games. We invited just talking to each other.

Thank you very much, Dime Box New Tabor. There were about fifty people present. One of the games we youth, for the good time. played was SPJST football. Refresh.7 Fraternally, merits were served. My mother, Mrs. Oman Trealek (3)

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 Horak, Mrs. Kubena, and Mrs. Marek helped serve them.

Vincent P. Schielack, Jr, Vice President, (10) —sr), LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, On October 31, Halloween, the youth of Lodge 153 in La Salle will go "trick or treatin" together and later in the evening a Halloween party is planned.

At our September meeting the youth made paper bag masks for this occassion.

Fraternally, Sally Sembera (11) Secretary LODGE 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, On Sunday, Oct. 15, we had our monthly meeting. Mr. Albert Kubena was our guest speaker. He spoke about how valuable an education is. He also spoke about how pupils should behave.

On Nov. 4, there will be a wedding dance at our hall. Our youth club will work in the soft drink stand.

Fraternally, Your friend, Ronald Schielack (8)

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, What a week! Thursday the Scott School where I go had open house.

The teachers met the children's families and friends.

On Wednesday the six weeks' tests were over, so we got report cards. Now we can see where we have to study more for the next six weeks.

The youth club is sending 54 candy jars filled with Halloween candies for the rest home in taylor.

The youth club will be asked to help with the 70th SPJST Anniverlsary Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 29th, at 4 p.m.

All you youth club members please come and bring a friend.

We will pick up soda bottles and papers and help keep the grounds clean.

Fraternally, Stephen Brodie (10) LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Oct. 24th is my birthday. I will be 10 year old. For one day I will be as old as Stephen, my brother. The next day he jumps ahead. Stephen will be 11 on Oct. 25.

The youth club I3eseda dancers will dance on Oct. 31 at the Harvest House,

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 300 North 11th in Temple. An Beseda dancers try to be there 15 to 7, We will dance at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Randy Brodie (9) P.S.: The lodge 87 youth club made pumpkins and black cats as decorations at the Harvest House.

--StoJST--( No Lodge Number Given) Taylor, Texas Dear Readers, At our last meeting on Oct. 15th we planned to have a Halloween party on Oct. 29th, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., at the SPJST Hall. Every youth be sure to come and bring some friends.

Our next meeting will be held on Nov. 5th. I hope to see everyone there, Fraternally, Patricia Jansky (12) Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, On October 8, New Tabor was host to the district meeting. In the meeting the New Tabor Youth had a part in the program. Our part was to present a fashion show. The boys of our club were dressed as nice looking young ladies, and our girls were dressed as handsome young men.

Fraternally, Carol Trcalek (12) —8P,IST-- LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, On October 1st, the New Tabor Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting.

There were sixteen members present.

Old business: We were reminded about th Halloween party given us by the Dime Box youth club on October 14, 1967.

After the meeting we had a dress rehearsal to get ready for our district meeting.

Fraternally, Betty Trcalek (17) Secretary LODGE 58, FIUNGERPORD Dear Readers, On Sunday, October 15, there was a Sabrsula Reunion at the Hungerford Hall. There was good trunout. Almost everyone there was or used to be in the SPJST. The Hun gerford Reseda Dancers did their Beseda Dance at the reunion.

The Hungerford Youth Club will have their next meeting in November.

Fraternally, Patsy Kalina (13)

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VESTNiK LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Dear Readers, On Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 p. m., the Hillje Youth Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Hillje Hall.

In this meeting, plans for the Christmas season will be made and we will celebrate the birthday of Veronica Peck. See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Delores Knebel (11) ---SPJ$T--LODGE 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, On Sunday, October 8, most of the youth club members took part in dancing the Beseda at the Fair. This was my first time to take part, and I enjoyed it very much.

On Sunday, October 15, the youth club of Lodge 84 had a meeting. The meeting before, we the youth club of Lodge 84 had a meeting. The meeting before, we discussed the Halloween party. On Sunday, the children in the youth club made the decorations for the party. They made black eats, pumpkins, and orange and black chains.

Fraternally, Sharon Maildak Reporter ---SPJST:— LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Readers, District I held its district meeting October 8th at New Tabor. The program was very good and I really enjoyed it. I would like to thank the ladies of New Tabor for the lunch.

Our next youth club meeting is November 7th.

Fraternally, Claudia Noyosad (12) Secretary LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, We thank Mr. Steve Bartek, Jr. for donating a basketball to our youth club We can use the ball to play other games, too.

I hope we can get a basketball back board put up soon so we can play basketball.

Fraternally, Earl Engbrock (10) LODGE 87. TEMPLE Dear Readers, On Wednesday, September 27, some of the members of our youth club went to our youth leader's mother's storage house to collect all the clothes we had

left over from the rummage sale we held last year. After we had the clothes packed away in boxes we delivered them to one of the fire stations in Temple. They were collecting items for Hurricane Beulah victims in South Texas. along the coast.

Fraternally, Carla Engbrock ( L2 —SPJ LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, On October 14 we had a Halloween party. We invited New Tabor to come.

No one dressed up at New Tabor, but Dime Box did. Our judges were all from New Tabor. Ronnie Shielaek won. He was a clown. I thought he would win, because he was cute.

After we all changed clothes, we played games. We played SPJST Football. Our team won.

After that we played two other games. The other team won and we had a tie once. Refreshments were served.

After refreshments, we danced. We had fun. I hope we can do this again next year.

Our next meeting is on November 19. Hope to see all members there.

Fraternally, Rita Jane Kubena (11)

---beJST--YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

DISTRICT II Youth Leaders' Seminar — Oct. 25 —Otp• 70th Year— DISTRICT NO. 5 Lodge No. 81, Needyille First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. — Youth Club meeting at the lodge hall.

—SPJST--Lodge No. 88, Houston Every Friday — Teen dance; 7:30 to 11:30. Adm. $1.

Meetings every first Friday; 3 p.m.; teens in the Red Room and juniors in the Youth Room.

---Our 70th Year— Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday before the first Sunday of each month — Youth meeting at the lodge hall, at 8 p.m —SPJSTDISTRICT VI Oct. 2 6— Dist. 6 Fall Seminar Lodge No. 30, Talton Every first Tuesday of the month — Youth Club meeting at 4:45 p.m.; Talton Community Center ----SPJST-DISTRICT '7 Oct 28 -- Dist. 7 Seminar

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LODGE 48, 'BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, We decided that we would put on a Halloween program on November 19th.

Each member of the youth club will have a part in it, even though it may only be a small part. After the program there will be a covered dish supper for everyone. Please ,Come.

Fraternally, Rodney Matoska --SPJST-

- NOTE — A few youth letters had to be left for next week because of a shortage of space in this issue.

—Editor

-SPJSTLODGE 13, DIME BOX

Dear Readers, Our Youth Club invited New Tabor youth club to a HalloWeen party on October 14. We not only had a number of youth present, but there were a number of adults on hand. We had two special guests. Joe Rychlik and Edmond Cedidla. They played all the games with us. SPJST football was enjoyed the most.

After the games and refreshments we danced to some good ole' polka and waltz music.

Fraternally, Sylvia Horak (17) ST1/ /1,.

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'RESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Sweet Home Lodge No. 63, in behalf of all SPJST members, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our deceased brother, JOHN J. RESSLER, who passed away Aug. 24, 1967, in the

Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum, at the age of 81 years.

Funeral seervices were held on Aug. 26th at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home. Burial was in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife and three sons.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Mrs. Milada Bolech Mrs. Millie Kutac Franklin Bolech —Resolution Committee -SPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Rozkvet Zapadu, SPJST, Lodge No. 107 at Floresville, Texas, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family on the death of their father and grandfather, and our lodge brother, NORBERT R. KALICH. Funeral services were held at 9:45 a. in.

Thursday, October 12, at Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel. a Requiem High Mass followed at 10 o'clock in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of which Mr. Kalich was a member. Intermi t was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mr. Kalich, suffering from a lengthy illness, died at 12:05 a. m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Memorial Hospital in Floresville where he had been a patient for 21 day. He was 87 years, 4 months, and 12 days of age.

Rosary services were held on Thursday, Oct 12, at 9:45 a. m. at Vinyard Funeral Home Chapel where the body lay in state.

Born' May 29, 1880, in Czechoslovakia, he emigrated to this country where he was married to Miss Barbara Kotulek on Jan. 9, 1900, in Gonzales. He was a retired farmer, resident of Picaso since 1909, and was a member of SPJST Lodge 107.

Surviving relatives are a daughter, Mrs. Willie Kutac of Floresville; half brother, Lad Kalich of Granger, half sister, Mrs. Molly Dobias of Granger; two grandchildrlen, William Kutac of Nixon and Mrs. Anna Marie Pawelek of St. Hedwig; two great-grandchildren, Ronald Lee Pawelek and Sharon Lee Pawelek of St. Hedwig.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Sophia Sralla, Gussie Sralla Annie Kutae

Wednesday, October 25; 11167 IN MEMORIAM We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, on behalf of the officers and members of SPJST Lodge No. 32, DaCosta, wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of our departed brother, LOUIS HOLY, age 67, of Route 5, resident of Victoria County for 53 years, who died at 7:20 a.m. ,Sept. 25, 1967, in a local hospital after an illness of several months.

Born Nov. 10, 1809, in Lavaca County, he was a retired farmer and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 32, DaCosta, for 38 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Holy; two daughters,. Mrs. Richard Hoxworth, and Mrs. Raymond Meyer; two sons, Leonard and Edwin Holy, all of Victoria; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Charbula of Inez, Mrs. Frances Hengst of Marlin, Mrs. Felix Repka of Inez, and Mrs. Ju1a Lala of DaCosta; two brothers, Ed Holy of Eureka, Calif., and Emil Holy of Ganado; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Ed Bravenec Joe Kucera Frank Drozd IN MEMORIAM Whereas, we, the members of Lodge San Antonio No. 133, SPJST, learned of the passing of our sister, MARIE VANEK, to the Great Beyond and into the ,care of our Savior, and have deep sorrow in our hearts that only time will heal; and Whereas, Sister Marie Vanek was a charter member of our lodge, we all love to recall to memory the true and faithful service she gave so freely to our lodge. Therefore be it Resolved, that we extend to her bereaved family our deepest sympathy in their sorrow at the loss of their loved one; and be it further Resolved, that this resolution • be spread in the minutes of our meeting, a copy sent to her bereaved family, and a copy sent to the Vestnik for publication.

Resolution Committee Lodge San Antonio No. 133, SPJST Jennie Byron.

Ruble Holly Sophie Maly Henry W. Harbort James I. Kostelnik Hugo 0. Iroellerta

Wednesday, October 25,1967 RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Gainesville No. 101, in behalf of our membership; wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother,

VESTNIK ley Paclik; two sons, Rudy Gene and John Wesley, all of Gainesville.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

C. J. Sykora J. F. Reiman.

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RUDOLF PACLIK, who died unexpectedly in Gainesville Memorial Hospital Friday, Aug. 4th. He was stricken just one hour earlier.

Funeral , services were held Sunday, Aug. 6th, with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville Brother Paclik, was a long - time member of our lodge, and our lodge secretary for 15 years. He was loved by everyone Who knew him.

Survivors; include his wife; two dauhters, Mrs. Gayle Rouse and Shir-

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Stefanik, No, 142, Houston, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, CONRAD CIE'SLEWITZ, who passed away Oct. 9th, 1967, at the age of 46 years, at his home in Houston.

Rosary was recited Tuesday night, at 8 p.m., in the Ray Duval Chapel in Houston, with Father Clifton J. Natho

officiating. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 11th, at 2 p.m., in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy, Texas, with Father Edward J. Dokupil officiating. He was laid to rest in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Sealy, Texas.

Survivors include his mother Mrs. Julia Cieslewitz of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Buchala of Sealy, Mrs. B. J. Polasek of Houston, and Mrs. B. J. Overturf, also of Houston; two brothers, Frank and Joe Cieslewitz, both of Houston.

A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Dorothy Beyer Anton Beyer, Jr. —Resloution Committee

Death Claims Paid During September, 1967 TEMPLE, TEXAS October 1, 1967 Death Claim No. 9089 9090 9091 90921 9093 9094 9005 9096 9097 9098 9099 9100 9101 9102 9103 9104 9105 9106 9107 9108 9109• 9110 9111 9112

Name Jos. Linhart, Frank Tesar, Ed. W. Scasta, John W. Weeks, M.D, Frank W. Orsak, Jerry Rek, A. E. J. Stevens, Chas. Regmund, Joseph J. Kozelsky, Edward J. Valenta, Agnes Kind, John J. Ressler, Anna S. Masai*, Emil Bilek, Frances Otto, Blazena Becan, Charlie Wotipka, Pauline Anna Bayers, Charon L. Tanner, John Srubar, Harry Q. Brown, Juanita B. Ellis, Adelia Clara Sumbera, Albina M. Mrnustik,

Occupation

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19 retired 88 retired b-b-q stand operator 94 81 retired 23 retired 50 cafe owner 50 lumber yard owner 56 farmer 58 retired farmer 17 88 housewife 63 retired 17 housewife farmer 30 housewife 143 142i housewife farmer 7 housewife 133 142 child retired 88 detective 84 bOusewife 133 housewife.

26 housewife 17

Date of Admission

Moulton Houston Wheelock Needville Moravia El Campo El Campo Corpus Christi Hungerford.

Caldwell Houston Sweet Home Caldwell Taiton Inez Houston Caldwell San Antonio Houston Houston Dallas San Antonio, Skidmore Caldwell

11- 8-12 3-12-11 6- 6-20 5-22-36.

11-10-12 7-28-46 5- 7-11 2- 5-221 9-17-99 2-25-46 7- 9-22 10- 8-22 4-11-20 9- 8-12 1- 4-20 5-25-19 11-19-33 1- 1-30 10-13-66 11- 1-46 2-13-34 2-25-57 12- 8-39 4- 9-16

Date of Death 8-17-67 8- 7-67' 8-15-67 8-17-67 8-11-67 8-19-67 8- 7-67 8-15-67 8-17-67 8-25-67 8-19-67 8-24-67 8-22-67 9- 4-67 9- 5-67 8-16-67 8-30-67 9-10-67 8-26-67 8-16-67 9'- 9-67 8-22-67 9-14-67 9-20-67

Age Cert. No. 76 84 71 76 81 61 82 64 91 49 76 81 67 75 82 79 67 63 8 67 67 57 51 721

A-1263 A-6897 A-7898 B-1569' A-1337 E-170 A-3955 A.-8373 A-4516 C-84091 A.-8482 A-8586 A-7833 A-2275 A-7711 A-11336 C-1854 C-1174, B-22466• JT-37195 K-36, K-66 D-52. C-21136 B-4836 C-5306 A-110.1

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

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18 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, in behalf of our entire membership, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the griefstricken and bereaved surviving family of our departed young brother,

GEORGE X. SMAJSTRLA, JR. who passed away in Providence Hospital in Waco on Saturday, October 14th, 1967, as a result of injuries received in a one-car accident in West on Friday the 13th of October. He was 19, and would have been 20 in November.

Requiem mass was recited at 9:30 a. m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. George Doskocil as celebrant.

Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery at West. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p. m.

Sunday in Kotch Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Henry 0. Gottschalk of Marlin. Rev. James T. Quilter, pastor of the Catholic Church in Sealy, delivered the eulogy during the funeral services.

Brother Smajstrla was born at West, where he had lived all of his life. He graduated from West High School in 1966, and was a sophomore at Texas A & M University at the time of his death, While in high school, Smajstrla was freshman class parliamentarian, sophomore class treasurer, vice president of the Student Council and a state convention delegate; Photography club reporter and parliamentarian, vice president of the athletic club; member of the National Honor Society chosen

on the all-district football team on offense and honorable mention on defense. He also participated in baseball and track.

He was a member of the ROTC drill corps at Texas A&M, St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, and SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, near West.

Young George was active in youth club activities at Lodge No. 6. He had served as reporter of the youth club when it was first organized in 1959. He escorted Ruthie Schuetz in the District III Queen competition in 1962. He also served on the youth entertainment committee and participated in a good many youth programs. He joined the SPJST and Lodge No. 6 on June 23, 1959.

Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George X. Smajstrla, Sr. of West; a sister, Denise, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavias of Route 2, Abbott, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smajstrla of West; and several uncles and aunt:: Pailberares were Walter J. Mellgren Jr., Tommy Hlavenka, Joe Lednicky, Ricky Pavlas, Johnny Krizan, Freddie Barton.

Honorary Pallbearers were: Eugene Adamcik, Al Cocek, Larry Mynarcik, Carlton Karlik, Richard Mikeska, John Sulak, Kenneth, Kudelka, Larry Filer, Jerry Kazda and Steve Mellgren.

Members of his ROTC unit from Texas A&M served as an honor guard at the graveside services.

We will miss our young brother, and may his bereaved parents and family take 'comfort in the fact that we share their heavy burden of grief and sorrow. May his soul rest in Eternal Peace.

Laverne Mikeska Valerie Helona Willie Mae Marek Resolution Committe, Lodge 6 LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE In behalf of the membership of Lodge No. 81, Needville, we the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brotner, LEO PETER. Brother Peter, 77, was a retired farmer, and resident of the Brown Community near Damon over 48 years.

He passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Polly Ryon Hospital in Richmond after a Short illness.

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 Rosary was recited Thursday evening from the Triska Funeral Home Chapel in Needville, and the funeral was held Friday, at 2 p.m., in St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Damon, with the Rev. Kenneth Mikulik officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery at Damon. The SPJST graveside ritual was read by the lodge president, Charlie Matcek.

Survivors include a son, Arnold Peter of Needville; five daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Cummings, Mrs. Millie Pavlicek, Mrs. Evelyn Kolar, Mrs. Edna Fink, and Mrs. Diddie White, all of Needville; a sister, Mrs. Anna Collins of Houston, 23 grandchildren.

The deceased joined the SPJST 58 years ago, and was a charter member of Lodge No. 81, Needville at the time it was organized in Rosenberg in 1909.

His wife, Julie Peter, who passed away in 1956, was also a charter member. At one time he served as an officer of the lodge and was loyal to the lodge.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Dater at Needville, Texas, this the 8th day of October, 1967.

Bessie Franek Stella Mucka.

Marie Matcek —Resolution Committee

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BROTHER ROBERT CERVENKA PASSES The long life and life-long service to the. SPJST of Brother Robert Cervenka come to an end at 12:25 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 1967, in the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor. He was 81. He had been a resident of the rest home since Aug. 3rd, 1966. His death brought to an end over 60 years of service to the SPJST. He had been a member of the SPJST 63 years, having been a charter member of Lodge No. 54, West when that lodge was organized in 1904. That same year he was elected financial secretary of odge 54. He was born near West in McLennan County on Aug. 8th, 1886.

During the years 1905, 6, and 7, he attended Omaha Commercial College in Omaha, Nebraska. Upon his return to West, he again became active in Lodge 54 work and was elected secretary in 1909, and served in that capacity vritil 1924. He served as vice president one year, and was elected president in 1925. Be served in . that capacity until the end of 1965, when he more or less retired from active

Wednesday, October 25, 1967 lodge work. (Brother George Mikeska was elected president for one year during this period — 1963). Altogether, he served as president of his lodge over 40 years.

Brother Cervenka was elected to the auditing committee of the Supreme Lodge for the first time in the Granger Convention in 1912. (Our present district setup was not created until the Houston Convention in 1952. Members of the auditing committee were elected at large by the delegates). He served on this committee until 1936.

He was not elected to the Supreme-Lodge in 1936, but was elected to that body again in 1944 for another 4-year term. He was out again from 1948 until 1952. In 1952 he was again elected to the Supreme Lodge in the Houston Convention, the year the districts were created. He was thus District III's first director, and served uninterrupted in that capacity until the Waco Convention in 1964, when he chose to retire.

He had completed over 40 years of service in the Supreme Lodge. He attended every SPJST Convention from 1912 to 1964. He had served as convention secretary at some of the conventions. In West, Bro. Cervenka dealt in real estate, financing and loans. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Funeral services for Brother Cervenkawere held from St. Mary's Cath-

This is, we believe, one of the latest pictures of Brother Cervenka, taken by the Editor in West on Dec: 15, 1964.

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19 "Dear Brothers and Sisters: "I was elected to serve in the Supreme Lodge for the first time in 1912, on the Auditing Committee. That was in the Granger Convention. I was elected along with Brother Paul Malina and J. E. Krizan. I served on that committee 28 years.

"In 1952, Bro. John Kubala did not run for his place on the Auditing Committee because of his poor health. Bro. Kubala passed away in September, 1952. I was installed in his place by the Supreme Lodge, to fill out his unexpired term, a period of three months. My service in the Supreme Lodge totals 40 years and three months.

This picture of Brother Robert Cervenka was taken July 10, 1944, when he was 58 years of age. olic Church in West on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, and from Kotch Funeral Chapel in West, Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery near West. Pallbear, ers were Raymond Urbanovsky, Henry Vitek, Ernest Snapka, George Kacir, Frank Seith, and Frank Soukup, The following children were born to Brother Cervenka and the late Mrs. Cervenka: Lillian, married to Raymond Nemecek of West; Bob of Waco, Edward Lee of Dallas; Raymond of Waco. All are married and have their own families. One child, Method, died at the age of 7 as a result of lockjaw, in 1922.

Brother Robert Cerve.nka's long years of service to: the SPJST stand as a monument - in the annals of the SPJST. Few have labored so long and hard in behalf of the SPJST. May his soul rest in peace. o (Editor's note: It was my privilege to do a special feature on Brother Cervenka, which was in the form of a tribute to his 60 years of service to the SPJST, and which appeared in the issue of the Vestnik dtd 30 December 1964. A few days before, we took the latest picture we have of him, which appeared in that issue, and which was taken across the street from the office he had in West for so many years. We asked him for some personal comments at that time, and we think it appro-. priate and interesting to re-print ex-, cerpts from hii'remarks at that time):

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

"Supreme Lodge meetings were always held in Fayetteville. I used to travel with Brother Method Pazdral, the legal adviser at that time. There were no cars during much of that time.

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

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

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

Fraternally, Robert Cervenka

Wednesday, October 25, 190'i

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar As a matter of policy, ()ally those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be puhli3hed in the SPJST Entertainment Calendar. Such notices for publication shoulil he submitted by a bona.fide lodEfe officer, or in some cases_ b y iodp:e ball managers.

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Friday, Oct. 27 — Lodge 66 Choral Group will rehearse at our hall at 8 p.m. We will also set up tables for the district meeting.

Sunde”. Oct. 29 — District ITT Meeting Free dance after the meeting.

Sunday, Nov. 5 — Lodge meeting; 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9 — Bank party

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Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Oct. 28 — Otis Beck and His Melody Five of Temple.

—SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor November 4 — Vrazel Polka Band November 18 — Hi-Toppers November 23 — Thanksgiving Dance; Lee Roy Matocha December 23 — Hi-Toppers January 1 — 1968 — Lee Roy Matocha P

Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville Saturday, Nov. 4th — Free wedding dance; Whitemore - Mikesk a; Schuett's Polka Band.

—SPJSTLodge No. 40,

Saturday, Oct. 28 — The Traits Saturday, Nov. 11 — The Jades Wednesday, Nov. 22 — The Jades Saturday, Nov. 25 — The Impacts Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct. 28 -- Dance; rensic by Steffek and His Versatiles Lodge 66, (Linden Ball) Waco Thursday, Oct. 26 — Sammy Kaye Orch. Reservations at Lake Air Records in Waco (PL 35711), and from Nick Morris in West. $4.50 per person.

Saturday, Oct. 28 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 4 — Kaluza Band Saturday, Nov. 11 — Wedding dance Saturday, Nov. 18 — West Polka Band Tlia7l ieedvine-, Day, Nov. 23 --- Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 25 — John Griffin Saturday, Dec. 2 — Kaluza, Band

VtSTNIK Saturday, Dec. 23 — Eric Honza, Monday, Dec. 25 -- Kaluza New Year's Eve — West Polka Band Lodge No 80, Holland Sunday, Nov. 19 — Vrazel Polka Band; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving) — C, J. and the Jewels Monday, Dec. 25 — Rhythm Masters; 5 to 10 Saturday, JD:T. 30 — C. J, and the Jewels Sunday, Dec. 31 -.esters Loore Saturday, Oct. 28 — Halloween dance; Music Masters Saturday, Nov. 4 — Charlie Adamcik Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 18 — Thanksgiving dance; Music Masters Sunday, Nov. 19 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night Saturday, Dec. 2 — Johnnie Mensik Sunday, Dec. 17 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Polka Peppermints Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Oct. 25 — Semi-formal dance with the nationally famous Sammy Kaye Orchestra Thursday, Oct. 26 — Spaghetti supper and Social Friday, Oct. 27 — Teen dance; "The Clique" Saturday, Oct. 28 — Dance; Hub City Dutchmen of Yoakum Sunday, Oct. 29 — Two one-act Czech plays: "Zivot na Vesnici:" and "Zlodej dite"; turkey dinner from noon on; free dance after plays Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Pre-Thanksgiving semi-formal dance, with Houston's great Buddy Brock.

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Nov. 9 — Ladies Circle meeting Sunday, Nov. 12 — Regular lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — Johnnie Holub Orchestra.

Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.; election of officers for 1968.

Thursday, Dec. 14 — Ladies' Circle meeting; 10.30 a.m.

Lodge No, 111, Sugar Land Tuesday, Sept. 12 (and every Tuesday thereafter) — Social night; Carousel Skating Rink," 9190 Old Katy Road, Houston

21 Lodge 130 — Sokol Zizka, Dallas November 1 1 — Winter Dance; Music Masten: • , November 25 - Sokol Zizka's Holiday Dan&2; Music by Eric Honza December 9 -- Semi-Formal Christmas Ball — music by Polka Peppermints December 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; music lyv Eric Honza.

Lodge No. 135 — Sokol Saturday, Oct. 28 — Johnny Saturday, Nov. 11 -- Johnny Lodge No. 146, GalYeston Sunday, Oct. 29 ._ KalloWeen dance; 9 p.m. Free spaghetti supper for those who purchased dance tickets. $1.25 adults; 50 cents for children under 12.

Sunday, Nov. 5 — Regular monthly meeting; youth meeting at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 19 ®- Dance; music by Sil Krenek. Free, shrimp for those with dance tickets. $1.25 adults; 50 cents children under 12.

—SPJSTDEADLINES The deadline for all material to be Included in the next issue of the Vestnik is Saturday noon. The same holds true for all advertising. Pictures that are to appear in the next issue must be in West no later than Thursday. Do not mail via air mall within the state!

Remember to enclose postage if you want your pictures returned. —Editor —SPJST-----

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OVER HALF FAMILIES IN U.S. HAVE PERSONAL DEBT More than half the families in the United States currently have some form of personal debt, riot including mortgage payments, considered to be the same as rent.

This use of credit plays a vital role in the country's economy. Properly used, it enables many people to get necessary home equipment, cars, make vital home repairs and pay the costs of education, when they would be unable

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Each family must decide how much debt it can afford if it wants to take cut loans, buy on installment plans or use revolving charge accounts. Most authorities. generally advise that a family should not use more than 15 per cent of its after tax (disposable) income to pay installment debts (excluding mortgage payments).

Some families manage , more effectively than others and never permit themselves to get into trouble with excessive borrowing. They usually have become familiar with the facts on credit costs and know where the lowest interest rates can be found. In addition, they maintain good credit ratings so that they can use these sources when necessary.

This key to wise credit-buying is to find out the true cost of the money borrowed, Miss Arrington says. Sales and loan contracts should be read carefully and questions asked if there is any doubt about the terms or charges.

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Wednesday, October 25, 1967 dollar costs, the actual amount you spend for the loan, or in true annual interest. To get dollar costs, simply add the down payment, any trade-in allowance and monthly payments, according to the Extension specialist.

The difference between this total and the seeling price of the item is the True annual interest is the rate charged on money in your possession for a full year. If you borrow $100 at 6 per cent true interest, after one year you would pay back $106.

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It provides needed nutrients to the diet and is also one of the safest items on the dinner table, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection service.

Let the USDA inspection stamp guide you as you select meat, Gwendolyne Clyatt, extension consumer miarketing specialist, suggests.

All meat processing plants shipping Meat across state lines must meet USDA inspection regulations and all meat they process must bear the stamp.

It is a round stamp: "U.S. Inspected and Passed." The stamp on the meat is purple, made from vegetable dye, and is harmless. The number in the stamp identifies the packing house.

Some establishments whose products do not enter into interstate commerce must meet state or city inspection regulations. (The inspection stamp guarantees that meat was wholesome and suitable for consumption when it left the processing plant).

At the beef counters you will find a few features in chuck cuts although priceS are higher than a month ago..

Ground beef, round and rib steaks are

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Some markets are featuring chicken fryers. Select from the whole bird, cutup or special packs of chicken parts.

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STOLKU

K 28. RIJNU 28. fijna 1918, po 300 fete porobe, za vlady nemecke dynastie habsburske, nabyli Oechy sve svobody. Tohoto pamatneho dne se ujal "de facto" Narodni VYbor vlady nad zememi eeskYmi. Narod byl svoboden. Jasot a radost panovala ve vkch vernYch eeskYch srdci.

"De jure" byl prohlaSen stat eeskoslovenskY republikou 16. listopadu, kdy se seSlo Narodni ShromaZdeni a zvolilo Tomage Garigua Masaryka prvnim presidentem. StaletY sen byl spinen.

Ve SpojenStch statech americkYch, kam Masaryk pfijel koncem dubna 1918 z Ruska, se podafilo vymoci prohla‘geni statniho tajemnika zahranienich \ed Lansinga ze dne 29. dubna, jimZ Amerika vyjadfila uptimne sympatie s naroky Oechoslovakfi a Jihoslovanti na svobodu. K prohlakni Lansingovu se pfidaly na spojenecke konferenci ye Versailles dne 3. eer y -navldyfrcouzska,nglic taska, s nimiZ BeneS a Stefanik vyjednavali o uznani Oeskoslovenske samostatnosti. 29. eer yna 1918, v den odevzdani praporu eeskoslov. vojsku ye Francii, fifedne oznamil franc. zahranieni 2111nistr Pichov Oeskoslovenske narccini rade, Ze vlada Francie povaZuje za spravedlive prohlasiti prava 6echcslovaku na samostatnost a uznati ye'Tine a oficielne 6eskoslovenskou narodni radu jako nejvySAi organ naroda a jako prvni zaklad pri gti éeskoslo-

venske vlady. l3eneSovo jednani se dale podakilo odsahnouti prohla geni anglicke vlady z 9. srpna, jirn2 Velka Britanie uznavala Oechy za narod spojeneckY, aeskoslovenske zahranieni vojsko an arrnadu spojeneckou a Oeskoslovenskou narodni radu za pfedstavitele budouci eeskoslovenske vlady. Toto prohlageni bylo hned 3. zaii potvrzeno smlouvou, podepsanou drem. BeneSem a Robertern Cecilem, v nib bylo Narodni rade pfiznano bravo naznaeiti eeskoslovenskeho diplomatickeho zastupce u anglicke vlady, fieastniti se spojeneckSrch konferenci, na nichZ by se jednalo o Cechoslovacich a uzavfiti s Anglii jmenem ptiAti deskoslovenske vlady mezinarodni pfijeku. Soueasne ujedna prof.

Masaryk s washingtonskou vladou prohlakni z 2. zaki, jimZ Spojene staty

americke prvni v-Yslovne uznaly Narodni radu za de facto vladu. Nasledovala firnluva Narodni rady s francouzskou vladou ze dne 28. zaii die niZ se Francie zavazuje podporovati obnoveni eeskoslovenskeho statu v jeho nekdefaich historickYch hranicich, 3. 11jna prohlasil take Orlando jrnenem italske vlady Narodni radu za de facto viadu.

Obnoveni noveho statu bylo ji2 den otazkou easu a bylo u jen potfebi, aby eeskoslovenskY narod ye chvili zhrouceni monarchic ujal se i ve sve vlasti fizeni syYch 13. eervence 1918 byl v Praze utvofen "Narodni vybor deskoslovensW jakotto nejvyAi politieka instance ye v`iasti.

Pfedsedou se stal dr. Kramai% tnistopredsedy vehla a Klofae, jednatelem

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neSem. V 2enevskSrch poradach bylo ujednano republikanske zFizeni 6eskoslovenskeho statu a utvoteni vlady. Zde je take zastihla zprava o pievratu v Praze, uspi geneho odpovecii zahranieniho ministra Andaskyho Wilsonovi, ve ktere oznamoval, ze vlada rakouskouherska souhlasi s jeho nazvem Oechoslovakft a ze je ochotna vejiti okainkte v jednani o mir a ptimeri, • • Praha 28. fijna pochopila notu jako kapitulaci Vidne. Narodni Vybor ujal se prozatimniho osudii noveho statu a ten sam den PROHLASH, eEsKOSLOVENSKOU SAMOSTATNOST. • •

dr. Soukup. Narodni vYbor 38-elennY stal se zakiadem pti gtiho revolueniho a Ustavodarneho Narodniho shromaZde ni. Hlavnim jeho Ukolem byla ptiprava pro ,revolueni p •evrat v ptihodne chvili. Aby podobne opatteni mohla bYti rozgitena po cele zemi, bylo nutno can po venkove mistni narodni vybory.

Ve Vidni eegti poslanci svorrie potirali zpozdilou politiku monarchie.

Vudci kruhy monarchie byly zaslepene, droldily Cechy nerozumnou vnittni politikou a v bezmocnem vzteku soptily proti vitezne zahranioni revoluci. Dne 29. zafi Narodni vYbor prohlasil; e od Vidne 3-iieeho nechten. A 2. tijna videriska snemovna vyhlasila oteffene maximalni revolueni programy. Odva2ne znela hrozba Stafikova, ze Videfi bude miti p •i mirovom jednani zastupce eeskoslovenskYch brigad, kteti jsou nyni pravYmi mluveimi sveho naroda.

4. fijna c?,aclalo Nemecko a RakouskoUhersko presidenta Wilsona o ptimeti a 12. iijna Cechove odmitli pri cisafske auclienci navrh a 'Zadali bezodklatine utvoi'eni narodni Ceske vlady.

• • Rozhodujici udalosti se nyni fitly jako lavin g . 14. iijna oznamil dr. Beneg spojeneckYm vladam ustaveni prozatimni eeskoslovenske vlady a jmeno\rani diplomatickYch zastupcti. Presidentem vlady a ministrem financi sta.va se prof. Masaryk, ministrem zahranienich veci a vnitra dr. Bene g a ministr valley dr. Stefanik. Toho dne zaroven v Praze potaciaji socialists republikanske manifestace. 16. fijna vydal cisat Karel manifesto ptemene Rakouska ve stat spolkovY bez doteeni celistvosti Uher a 29. tijna se doekal jeho odmitnuti narodern fisty Narodniho vYborn.

4 • Pro Rakousko-Uhersko bylo ja" pozde.

Zahranieni revoluce zkfilila cisaiovou snahu o zachraneni monarchie a prof.

Masaryk. vydal 18. iijna prohla. geni nezavislosti eeskoslovenskeho naroda, zname a nas pod jmenem washingtonsite. dekla.race.

V prohlageni se konstatovalo, Z. e eeskoslovenskY stat bude republikou. Tolle due byla take publikovana odpoved' presidenta Wilsona na mirovou nabidku Rakonska-Uherska. V odpovedi president Wilson vkladal osud monarchic do rukou eechoslovak0 a JihosloVMni. Spojenecke vlady ji.?2 uznaly proza5mni eeskosloveriskou vladu a budoucnost patfila osvobozenYin narodOm. Pro plig ti toskoslovonskt stat bylo

dr. T. G. Masaryk (1850 — 1937) prvni president republiky ieskoslovenske (1918 — 1935) zemiel 14. zari 1937 na konferenci malSich narodU sttedni Evropy, konane ye dnech 23. 26. iijna ye Filadelfii, ptihlasili se podkarpatgti Rusove prohla genhn G. 2atkoviee, pozdej giho prvniho guvernera karpatoruskeho, k eeskoslovenske republice jako jeji samospravna Cast.

V Praze panovala slavnostni nalada.

Bezracinost Vidne byla uz patrna. znamenina jeji blizke kapitulace pied Ceskoslovenskou revoluci bylo vydani pasil pro Ceske poiitiky k ceste do gvYcar, kde se men dohocinouti s ptedstaviten zahranieni revoluce. 24. a 25. iijna °Well ee gti delegati Kramat, Klofae, Stanek Habrman. a Kalina. provazeni dram. Zamalem, Preissem a Svobodou, do 2enevy k poradam s drem. Beur

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Ptedstavitele Narodniho 1/Y/born hla, dr. Ragin, Sttibrny, dr. Soukup a Slovak dr. Srobar ukazal v teto historicke chvili energickou ruku a zpusobili hladky ptechod noveho statu do novYch pomerfi. Slovensko prohlasilo se pro eeskoslovenskY stat deklaraci svYch zastupcil, tvoticich slovenskou Narodradu s Mattigem Dulou v eele, na shromakieni v Tureanskem sv. Martine. dne 30. iijna. V nasledujicich dnech se zhroutila rakousko-uherska a nemecka fronta. Imperialismus nemecko-mad'arskY byl znieen.

• • V techto dejinnYch ehvilich, kdy se tvoilla nova Evropa, seglo se 14. listopadu 1918 prvni eeskoslovenske revolueni Narodni shromaideni, ktere prohlasilo deskoslovensky stat republikou, zvolilo prvnim presidentem Tomage G. Masaryka a zaroven dosadilo prvni eeskoslovenskou vladu s drem. Kramatem v Cele. Revoluce byla skoneena a svobodnSr eeskoslovenskSY stat zaujal misto mezi svobodnYmi narody svCta, a staletY sen byl spinen.

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ftad é. 30, Taiton 13ratti a sestry: Nage pravidelna fadova schilze se nebude konati prvni nedell v Hinu jak obyeejne, v ten den mame okrskovou schuzi v East Bernard. Na ge ptigti schfize se bude konati prvni nedeli v listopadu.

Se sesterskVin pozdravem, pi. J W Krutilek, Uetniee Gr *ST-

Ceske divadlo v Houstone Krou2ek divadelnich ochotnikA Hlahol pri fadu eds. 88 SPJST Houston sehraje v nedell 29. kijna 1967 v sini to.du 1435 Beall Str. ye 2 hod. odpoledne komickou jednoaktovku, ktera se vim bude libit a pH ktere se dobfe pobavite.

Ve sttedu 25. lama 1967 V aktovce Zlodej dite poznate, katada lea ma. kratke nohy: Mladi manaele nalhavali nemocne bohate tetiece Po nekolik roka, ae se jim narodil syndeek Pepieek. podle tetieky Pepieekdite. Nallle se tetieka rozhodne po uzdraveni, ae chce videt sveho Pepieka. Manaele podstrei Pepieka — Dite (povolanim zlodeje), ktery pak schramstne zavet', jia mu tetieka odkazuje svoje jmeni k zoufalosti mladYch manaelt.

Jan Schroif —SPJST- -ftad eislo 47, Seaton,

Mill bratii, sestry, a etenati Vestniku, 25. tijna budeme zdobit na gi sin na nag "barn dance", tak kdo muse pi'ijit pomoc tak at' ptijde. Je s tim hodne price.

Tea vas chci upozornit, ae na ge pHgti schilze 5. listopadu zaene o. jedne hodine, ua zas mime volby, tak aby jsme zaeali yeas, neb se to vadycky protahne. Tak eleni hled'te se vaichni dostavit. Dvetni cenu vyhrala Ruby Bolton. Ptijd'te na na ge taneoni zabavy, mime vadycky dobre orkestry tak se dobte pobavite.

Jsem vase dopisovatelka, Mary Haisler —SPJSTHouston, Texas Ctend redakce a etenati, • chci dnes tro gku poi:mat na ge Ceske divadlo, ktere bude sehrano v HOustone u kadu Pokrok C. 88 SPJST 29. tijna o dvou hodinach odp. Pied divadlem. bu-de chutny- norei -o-bed a rUzne zakusky, pc, divadle zdarma taneeni zabava,.

Prvni piedstaveni bude jednoaktovka pod nazvem "Veeer na Ceske vesnici.", pti tom deti budou'zpivat v krojich. Druha jednoaktovka bude "Dite Pepieek", pH ktere se hodne nasmejete i ten nejvet gi gkarohlid. Bohata teta ma zanechat mladYm manaelam pkibuznYch dedictvi pro jejich dire Pepieka„ ktereho oni ovaem ne,maji, a na misto nej podstrei zlodeje, kterY praye u nich kradl. Daji ho do postylky ptevleknou ho do detskeho obleku. Teta kratkozraka nevidi aatinY rozdil a (Java mu vgechno moane, co deti pottebuil k jidlu, take p•evinout.

Ostatni uvidite as pkijdete na divadlo. Nebudete toho litovat, neb ze smichu nevyjdete. Take zveme pana redaktaro a manaele Koubovi z West, aby se piijeli podivat. Jedno ani druhe divadlo neni zdlouhave.

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ukazovana ,ale letos to nebylo moane Krouiek Hlahol kidu Pokrok snad napCesrok se nam to podaji.

Houstonu 88 Sestra Mazana zaslala sokolskou knihu Cas se krati a kvapem se blial le 29. tijna kdy vam podaji ochotnic.i "kuchatku," ktera byla ihned odkoukrouaku dye zabavne jednoatkovky, pena. Taky Ktest'anske Sestry ze zdejprvni "Veeer na vesnici", ktera je pro- Siho Oeskobratrskeho kostela lydaly kuchatskou knihu a tato se rychle propletena krasnYmi eeskYmi zpevy, ktere vain zazpivaji eleni peveckeho kroua (lava. 61enky nageho kroutku byly poku za doprovodu na laarinonice bra- Zadany aby pkispely recepty, con se taky stalo. Kniha je v anglicke keel a je trem Emilem Valou. Kdo and bratra Valu a jeho tahaci harmoniku tak vi, velmi vkusna. Na g krouaek byl (jako se jak ji natahne tak srdeeko radosti deje kaadoroene) poaddan o pkispevek poskoei a tepla vino, se vam po celem na United Fund a tedy jsme darovaly tele rozieje. Uji gt'uji vas, ae docela nic $10.00. Nyni zas nastane doba ptedvanoeni a techto iaadosti bude mnohem nepkehanim, ptijd'te a -pfesvedeite se, vice, a my vady rady vyhovime a poneb budete dlouho na krasny obraz vzpominat. Tato hra byla sestavena mahame kde muaeme. Narozeniny v Cijnu maji tyto sestry: Kartousova, A. bratrem Milos Karlem reaiserem za pomoci bratra Jana Schroifa, mate se na Noskova, Groundova, B. Podhraska, Jureikova, Pinkova, Janiekova, a Risco tegit. cka. Zazpivaly jsme jim v gem a ptaly Druha jednoaktovka jest komedie pro zasmani a kikarn yam zasmejete se od vgeho dobreho. Hostily tentokrate sessrdce. "Zlodej DM" vam dovr gi zaba- try: Bunkerova, Blatna, 8ebestikova, vu tohoto dne. V poledne bude poda,- Zvolankova a Prochazkova. Jine sestry van chutny krocanni obed se vgemi ptispely jidlem mimokadne tea na tuptipravami, tak nenec.hte vase aenu g to oslavu. °bed byl tentokra.te trochu gi obed-kyclomavritnebo'chuj slavnostnel gi, nebot' jsme trochu latenebude nikde k dostani .Po dobrem obe- kvapily nagi sestru Toberliou, ktera, s de zasednete na dve hodinky a poba- jejim manaelem oslavovala 50. vYrodi vite se pitemne a po pkedstaveni mt- jejich mo,n2elsyti. Sestra Houdkova, aete si skoeit k tanci pri dobre hudbe jmenem krouaku podala jim peknou uZDARMA. Nevahejte a udelejte si krou- pominku na tento den a popte.la obeaek na kalendati na nedeli 29. tijna a ma mnoho West' a zdravi do dalgich pkijd'te v hojnem poetu. Uvidite sve let. Pak se rozvinula druand zabava a zname a potegite se. Na shledanou u bylo velmi veselo. Lituji,ze mi nebylo doptano se sneastnit pkekvapenky na kadu Pokrok Houstonu C. 88 29. fijna.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem, sokolovne pro oslavence, kterou pkiFrances Olexa pravili deti TobernYch v nedeli 15. 10 na. Jak mi bylo sdeleno, bylo ptitom—SPJSTno ptibliane 165 osob a ptijela i sestra Krawilek CeskYch Zen v Dallasu p.

Toberneho pi. Frances Beckham z Nage tijnova schOze byla velmi Cetne Texarkana a jeji 3 deti. Z Ennis byli nayStivena nebot' bylo pfitornno 32 Hemanaele Wesley Laanov gti, M. Nesudonek a 10 hostfl: • Pi A. Korteff z Ft. vi a Jos. Vytopil, kterY ptednes1 k oWorth, sl. Paryzkova z asl., pi. Woodslavencum krat gi tee. Te2 p. Cyril Poard, Huckova, Evelyn Cechanova, K011kladnik promluvil a na,,e sestra Kaneakova ml., Lillie Leath, a Emily Dukrlikova podala oslavenetm peknY priest, p. L. TobernY a mladSi dcera E. "money bouquet" eili "penaitY puket" Rogersova. Tegila nas jejich navgteva, a zveme je vgechny aby pti gli zase, je od kroutaku, sokola a ptatel. Obed byl pry velice dobry a vAeho bylo dost, takae nam vady veseleji. Povstanim jsme ucsi mohl kaadY vybrat. Pteji manaelam tily pamatku zesnuleho p. H. Browna, TobernYm vg e dobre a mnoho gtesti do otce na gi sestry M. Vrloile, a pkejeme budoucna. mu veenY klid a tichY spanek. Pkeeteny byly dopisy pozdravne i dekovne, Tak na g osl. den jia mane za nami mezi ninim byl i jeden od na gi sestry a pane se yydafil. V sobotu nam prA. Pokladnikove as z Minnesoty. Tato 'aelo a stra g ilo nam to pokazit, ale v sestra v lete byla nemocna a krouaek nedeli se vyeasilo a bylo tak krasne ji poslal malou upominku a ona zas lepgi jia nemohlo bYt. Jeri2e ten deft' nas podarovala pkispevkem pene.aitYm, to trochu pokazil a navReva jiZ neza 6.0 ji vfele dekujeme. Doua.me, 2e byla takova jak mohla bYt, lid se bal nas brzy zde v Texasu nav gtivi, rady ji vydat na cestu odjinUd. Program se uvidime. Sestra Valeikova obdfaela vydaill a taneenikti Besedy bylo snag panenku od sestry Burianove z Chica- 29 kolon, vAude se to herhZilo krojovago s pfanim, aby byla behem vYstavy nYmi skupinami. Huclebnici pod vede-

4 nim p. Pokladndka prednesly skluclby zesnuleho p. jana Kebrle nektere jeho vlastni a nekteté upravil z drulaYen skladeb. Jeden tem:o kus byl poprvno hren letos a byl venoven jeho sestre, ktera se to oritomne naehazi na nasl. Berle ParYzkove. v'Steve z Csl. DalSi kusy venovan• druhe sestte Skotakove a synovi Janovi ml.Vechny byly pekne predvedcny a panratka J. Kebrle byla uctena velmi pekne a pietne. Tentokrate ceremonierem byl p. Reames, ktery se r;:_;hostil sveho fikolu veliee dobre. Predsede vYboru pro Csl. den p. Bubek privnal v'Seehny phtomne eesky i anglicky a ku konci programu krdlem a kralovnou 27 Csl. doe byli oznameni mardele Emil a Anna Holaekovi z West, kteE obdr2eii kras ne pohary na pamatku. Srdeene blahoprani obema, aby je mobil unit ve zdravi hodne dlouho. had 84 mel opet sve zpevaky pod vedenim p. F. Henze-, na a velmi pekne zazpivah ty rase hezke eeske pisne.

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la deem a velmi me teSilo sr aspon par siov vymenit a dekuji za vyrizeni poz dravu od milych ptatel.,Taky jsem byla poteSene uvidet na,Se dobre pratele John Stalmachovi ze Smithville, ktere jsem, vzala nam domu na veeer: s pi.

M. Kopeeko y ou. Pekne jsme si vespolek Pak pohovorili aZ do pozcinich hodin.

Zvali me na rodinne sejiti SbillerovYch 22. fijna v Caldwell, ale asi mi nebude moZne se dostavit, ad bych veinal racia se tarn podivala nebct' jsou to dobri Tide tarn. Taky byl jeSte jeden p.

Lichnovsky pritomen, ale ten byl z West, a toho jsme ic,z radi uvideli na naSem Csl. clnu. Z Ennis bylo mnoho znamYch ale nebylo nicino se vSenai se pozdravit nebot' eas nestaCil na • Doufejme, ze napresrok budeme ✓ budove na celodenni program a Ilebudeme muset jiz prechazet z mista na misto. Tesilo me Vas vkehny poznat a doufam, 2e budete i nadale• spokojeni s mYmi elanky jako -loposud. 6s1, den dd mnoho prace i starosti'a- proto bud'ine vdeeni tern vYbortm kteri ka2Sokolove se take nenechali zahanbit doroene se nam postaraji o pabaveni a vSe bylo prvotridne prech r ecteno. Po Po staroeesku a snaZi se zachova zvyky ukoneeni programu jsme zas preM do tradice naSich predkil. DallaSti meli Band Shell kde bylo pokrd6ovani. y e- hosty odjinud jako: Zvolankovi meld pi. seliee. eervene stuhy byly udeleny kroLibuSI Safarovou aZ z New Jersey, Sejiim doma zhotovenYm a modre krojfun bestikovi hostili pi. Betty Lieubray z ptivodnim. Zastupee Hemisfair p. WhitDenver, Colorado a pi. Stepanku Johnmore me poladal, abych sehnala krosonovou z Pagasos Springs, Colorado. jovane skupiny a ,ISlo se na padit hued Pani Safarova byla kama,radkon pi vedle Band Shell a tam 2 kolony taVaclay Tape z Ennis jeAte kdyZ chodily neenikti zataneili Besedu a my ostatni do S"koly ye stare vlasti a nevidely sc v krojich stall v pozadi. Vse toto bylo dlotthe. leta. Pi Lieubray a Johnsonofotografoveno pro podnik Hemisfair va jsou sestry pi. Tune a byl navftevou (vYstavu v San Antonio v1968). Musim u TmVeh a zde u deer techto. Z Temple Hci, de opravdu se snaZi zaehovat zvyse prihlasili manZele Josef Zvoldnky a krojovane kresy naeho ceskoslokovi, ktere "mem jid kolik let. venska, take evieeni s3kolske, zpevy a Pani Anne Woods zde meth: svou tanee v(se bylo zachyceno na filmu. maminku pi. Omelinovou z Crockett a Dnes jsem obdrela clekovm; dopis od strYeka p. Omelinu az z Chicaga, ktep. Whitmore za pomoc a koperaei nes ri se sl. Annou,Prikrylovou pisli pak v -sfech. Obdivoval se tern barevnYm nondeli se podivat na ma panenky. Tekrasam taneenikti a tomu vesesda me jejich nav'Steva a doufam, de li a rikal, jak red byl, ze se mohl mezi prijdou nekdy zase. Nak sestra Valeinas podivat. Filmy budou zachorany v kova, hostila pi. Svehlovou z New Jerarchivech v Austinu. TeSilo me poznat sey a pan Charba zde mel svou sestrenmnohe krajany kteN se mi osobne ku ad z Virginle. OvSem, bylo zde mod jako p. Lichnevsky az z Oklavice lidi odevgad ale toto jsou jen ty o homy; p. Urban, kter'i kdvsi s kterVeh vim osobne. Tedy 27. Csl. den bydlel v Ennis, pozdeji v Kaufman a je ji, za nami a na shledanou na nvni v Dallas je usazon; tez p. Juren, Csl. dun v 1968. jeho otec bVval fararem ve Vese11.

Byla jsem po2adana, abych sdelila Pak pi. Vystavilova, r.i predstavila svou, znamYin, ze 29. rijna bude na sestru pi. Botikovoa z Ft. Worth, i,71ehni pry si radi preetou me elankv ve sokolovne zabaya Halloween a kaZdY Vestniku a nabadali abych psala dale. je zvan. Zaene to ye 4 hodiny odpoVelmi me teMlo poznat pi. Noel z ledne . a kaMY Ina prinest tak zvany Houstonu, ktere mi wifiMvala pozdrav "White Elephant" zabalenY v papirku — to znamena,. 2e se ma prinest takood Dra. a pi. Chas. HollubovYeh a pi, yo, vec pro kterou riemame potrebu Nemeove. Predstavila mi sveho marde-

Ve stredu 25. kijna 1967 ale ktera,je &bra, a maze ji jinY jege zas upotrebit. Taky ma kaZdY prinest nejake pedi yo na talirku, pozdeji bude svadina. Toto poradd na:; kroudek spoleene se sokolem a i-adem SPJST 130. KaZOY s polek ma 2 deny, ktere tyto zabavy planuji a tak je na Vas je podporovat. Doufam, ze podasi bude jid pekne a vSe se yydari.

Musim sdelit znamYrn, ze pi. Katezesnula a v nonrina deli meld pohreh. Viola jid 87 let a pochazela z oeskomora yske vysoeiny byla dobra znaina. pi. Herzanove z Ennis a teZ jeji krajanka. Neda y no ji ke nine privezla jeji dcera pi. Bessie Houpy, chtela videt ty me panenky jsem rada, ze prani se ji vypinilo, rnela z toho velkou radost. Zesnule preji klidny spanek a iodine vyslovuji svou aprimnou soustrast. Taky jsem detla dopis p. Bedana, ze nam ve Ft. Worth zemrela ` sl. OldriSka R . laCkova, znala j8em ji &bre nebot' LYvali pied lety teZ v Ennis. Skoda ji, tak nam oddhazi jeden za druhYm a rady;,"ch ktere jsme kdysi znaly nam rychle Pani Cecilie Oblakova, z Farmington, Michigan nam zaslala ,tarsi desl;kroj, (ktery ona kdysi nosila kdy2 hravala divadla), s pc5nim. abychom jej nejak zpenelily a vYteek darovaly nejake potrebne osobe. Kroj jsme prodaly a jiste jeji prani bude spineno.

Diky teto Pani za to, ze Dam prispela s darkem a my mtiZeme nadale konat dobro. Ona pani je z Tynce na Morave a tam maji krasny kroj, ja minim & pieci panenku do toho tyneckeho kroje, ovSem nikdy jsem jej nevidela, ale snad die obrazku to doka2i. Tynec a Kostice maji stejnY kroj. Tato pani je jid 77 let mlade, ale stale rada kona dobro. Jsem rada„ Ze jsem prostrednietvim Hlasatele se s ni seznamila.

Prot° si ya2me tech naSich deskYCh dasopisti, ty nam zaniknou tak nebudeme miti nie — docela nic! veliee rada jsem uvidela p. J. JanouSka a jeho pani o lartem Os1 dnu.

Jde zde rozenY ale je on pravY vlastenee, .moll bychom miti takovYch mladYch a snahvYeb krajanii vice, nebot' se vhiy hrde blesi ke svemu deskemu pdvodu. Snad je oba zase brzy v Dallasu uvidime. PruhY inladY elov6k. rY je dobrYin oechem je p. Jerry Kope(T.k, kterV prave pied 6'81. dnem zde (110 navtevoti u sve maminky pi. Mary uoneekove zabVve se vedou a tuc.0 ma east° prilezitost jeti pies Dallas a pri torn navRivit svou maminku. VAechna, test takovYrn kteri naS'emu narodn deiaji .,dpbre jmeno.

ye stkedu 25. tijna 1967 Mile sestry, na g e pkiSti schtize se bode konat 2. listopadu a tedy hled'te se dostavit, at' je nas vice pohrornade.

Nezapomerite a p •ijd'te. Na shledanou 2. listopadu. Vg e dobre kaktemu pi'eje Anaka Houdkoya —SPJS r--itad C. 66, Waco sestry a bratti: Nag i schtizi ze dne 15. tijna, zahajil br. ptedseda Edward Mazanec.

Slib vlajce a Jednote ptedkikan v gemi p •itomnymi za vedeni elenek odboru mlade2e, Norma Hensel, Cynthia Moore a Barbara GuidoSok. Protokol byl prijat jak oten. ttecinici pcdali zpravy, jeF byly dobre. Ptedseda vYborri na stanovy br.

John Simeik ohlasil, ze pracuji na stanovnich navrzich. Vedouci adadeie ses. Libbie Parma eetla psani ad vedouci t •etiho okrsku ses. Wilmy Nesudove, by se nas hojne dostavilo do schrize tretiho okrsku dne 29.

•ijna na Cottonwood k tadu C. 6.

Te2 pripomnela by po na gl schtizi jsme staeastnili pobaveni, jeiF ptipravil odbor mladeFe. Za nemocenskY odbor ses. Agnes Mazanec oznamiki, ze zaslala pozdravnY listek mlade elence ses. Mary Sue Moore, jen2 se naleza v nemocnici. Te2, pravila.ze jiF se citi lepe, coz mi v gichni ji ze srdce prejeme.

Za dobroeinnY vybor br. a sestra Edward Mazanec oznamili, Fe za na g tad nakoupili potraviny za 50 dol. pro postiO"ene hurikanem Beulah.

Br. Roman a ses. Rose Parma tout° dobou se nalezaji v Kalifornii nav gtevott u dcery, zete a vnou'eat. Prejeme jim ptijemnY pobyt a gt'astnY navrat.

Prijali jsme tyto nove eleny: Evelyn Ann Matug, Michael Lee Matug , Jeffrey A. Gerik, Carol Lynn Marek, a s prestopni listinou od 6 Cottonwood Melvin H. Shuetz. Vitame tyto nave eleny a doufame, Fe budou v nagem fade spokojeni.

Nav gtevou byl u nas pan Louis Mocha. `Milo nas a prijed'te zas.

Bylo usnegeno, Fe Vanoeni program buderne noradat 15. prosince, to je v sobotu. tad pripravi krocani yeeeti se vgerni ptikrmy a i obeeerstveni pro eleny a pozvane hosty.

PeknY narozeninovY dort upekla mala Patricia tanisla y. Jeji maminka ses. Barbara Stanislav ji ho pomohla ozdobit a tento dort osvicenY byl paclan br. Otto Hanu govi pro vgeehny co maji narozeniny v rijno za zpevo "Happy birthday". Je to pekne od nagi miadae a diky jim vgern, Dvefni cent'

HOSPODAR vyhrall, za dospele Julienne Hensel a detske, prvni Thomas Galler a clruhou Katherine Morris.

Po schuzi jsme meli chutnou yeeeti, ja pro nas ptipravili eleni zabayinho vyboru a kterym patti dik za vgechnu praei. Pak jsme se sireastnili her, je pro nas pripravil odbor mladeFe z jejich vedouci Libbie Parmovou, a pane jsme se pobavili.

Tez diky br. Nick Morrisovi za pane pobaveni v sobotu odpoledne 7 Hina, je2 ptipravil pro v gechny co pracovali o na.gem Oeskoylovenskern dni. Brats Nick za ponaoci dins i)ani (jmOna nepamatuji) ,oro vYteenY abed a pak tiaan ukozoval filmy barevne z nageho Ceskoslovensto". 110 dne pomoci br. Johna Kuti .tiht). P ■7.10 to pekne. Pak jsme se bavili hriu. ins domino. a p an Louis Macha nam vybraval na harmoniku, a aby nikdo netrpel Fizni o to se tez starali vedouci zabavniho vyboru. 8koda, 'Fe Ti dobri pracovnici br.

Otto a ses Matilda Hanu g, a br. a sestra Ray a Dorothy Moore se nemohli stieastnit a jeSte jine jsme postradaTak jeg te diky v g em co toto pobaveni pro nas Se sesterskYin pozdravem Marie Janeeka, dap.

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Od Birthday Club 1.6,d Os. 88, Houston Ctena, redakce a mill eteriari: Nage schaze od klubu byla dosti dolate zastoupena, hodne elenek se dostavilo i teF hodne navgtevnikri, co2 nas tegi.

Nage ptigti card party bode °pet jako viFdy prvni stredu v mesici dne 1. listopadu, zaeatek v 9:30 rano a v poledne abed. KaklY jest uctive zvan.

Schtize birthday club bride jako vkly druhou sttedu v mesici dne 8. listopadu. Navgtevnici jsou vkly vitani.

Hostitelkami pro mesic listopad jsou nasledujici: Flo Rister, Josephine Burl, Frances Olexa bride na, misto Rose Roland, a Frances Dvorak bode na misto Anna Kostom.

Sestry, ktere slavi narozeniny v mesici listopadu jsou nasledujici: Mary Elznor, Ara Skrabanek, Cecilia Kleeka Marie Plunkett. CelY klub jim piceje "happy birthday" a dal gich narozenin ye zdravi se doekati.

Na listku nemocnYch je rage byvala elenka ad klubu pi. Louise Kahanek v Schulenhurg nemocnici, nova elenka se hlasi, p1. Fern Whitney. Vitame ji do na geho klubu.

S pozdravem na vSechny y 6opielirub# 41,0pito

OPRAVA Taylor, Texas Brath a sestry: Ve Vestniku ze dne 23. srpria jsem podal zpravu ohledne na gi utulny zdc v Taylor, a k tomu mel uverejnere nekolik obrazku bratr redaktor Morris.

Omylem jsem napsal, Fe reditele tulny dostavaji za jejich prace milovre, kdyF se zneastni vyroeni schtize v Taylor. JO, vim, ze teditele inaji ye svych stanovach, ze jsou opro.vrieni na milovne, ,Fe, to nechcou, to jsem nevedel, proto tato oprava.

1VIrij osobni nahled je ten, nageho Domovu odpoeinkto ease elenstvo dostava velicemaln AV ceMho vedeni na gi utulny, kroi• finaneni zpravy, zpravy teditele ,atulny sjezdu kade: etyri roky, a bra.

Troubila darts, nevime a ni zravna nic.

AC nage utulna a jejich feditele jsou neodvisli ad HI. ftradovny a celeho Clenstva na gi SPJST, piece to byli nagi, neunavni bra,tri a sestry, kteii tuto vynikajici budovu pro staree riaskoll(em neanavne price a mnoho darn S bratrskYin. pozdravem, Hugo Schefeak, st„ Kovar, Texas Va2ena redakce, bratti a sestry, velice na g prekvapila zpniva, Fijna zeintel Karel J. Vinklarek v nemocnici v Temple, kde se naehazel 14 dni. Pan Buh si jej povolal sabe jeg te v mladem veku 51 roka. Pahi.eb jeho se konal v poncleli z kateliokeho kostela na Cistern a tarn te2 ulokal na hibitov. Zemtely zanechal radhT manFele Clement Vinklarek na Cist,ian, Best bratril a d ye sestry. VelkY poeet ptibuznYch a ptatelti pri glo se s nun rozloueft. Vedl obchod na Cistern sot:1611e se zeml-elYm Emilem Janeekem, kterY v eervnu. Byl velice uptinink ku kaklemu a vesele povahy. Vysloyujeme soustrast cele rocline a zenitelY odpoeiva v pokoji.

Bratti a sestry, hled'te se closta yit co nejvic do pri gti schuze, bridou radove volby take volba pro delegata do sjezdu. Po schtizi bode svaelna.

Oetla jsem ve Vestniku y e zprave Tiskoveho vYboro, Vie odportieuji, aby nag Vestnik vychazel kakiou druhou riFedu a na lep gim papire. Pro nas stare je to dobre tak, jak to je a na ton .] sarnem paol •e. je to platne pro ty nThdgi kdyz teknou "T don't read it" no, !vghn papij"• e, kdyF to VI:thee ne(!.. t.ou 9 A pro ty stare, co Jednotu talc c.ili. je to take dobre. A Fe pri7 chteji take 6eskou east vykopnout a vSeeko jen anglicky!

Tejo ale peline1 My . stati so nestydirat

VERTNfK za naSi fee. Ted' se hledi jenom na ty penize. Velice pekne se to zafizuje pro nas stare, kteri anglicky ani slovo nerozumi. Je to opravdu smutne. KdyZ, se to zavede jak to Tisk. vYbor mini, tak uz se na starieky nedba., ti jsou jenom ted' na zavadu s terni sedrenYmi rukama. Co nam bude po Vestniku jestli to tak dal piljde, jak Tisk. vYbor odporueuje?

Nezapomente na priSti schtizi. Se sesterskYm pozdravem, Mary 8tepan So 1STZajezd do t eskoslovenska popisuje Rudolph Troubil KdyZ jsme byli na yStevou v Oeskoslovensku 1960, slibil jsem sestre, ae kdy2 se nic nestane, ze prijedem pomoc jim oslavit zlatou svatbu v 1967. Ani nam ve snu nenapadlo, ze se nam to vypini, ale Stesti pralo a uskuteenilo se nam to.

Aby se nam veseleji letelo, s pritelem Stepanem Strmiskou jsme sehnali skupinu a jelo nas celkem 19.

Vyleteli jsme z Dallas 5. eervna kolem 3 hodin odpoledne a kolem 7 hodiny jsme byli v New Yorku. Tam na nas eekal fotografista a sleena od Pan American a to nam pomohla na bus a odkud odletuji Pan American letadla.

(Tady se mai piedem omluvim ,hledne easu a spravnostl, neb jsem si (Mal poznamky, ktere jsem ke konci naSeho cestovani ye Vidni ztratil). VSe Midu jen odhadovat a budu se vyhYbat easu a datum. Meli jsme dost easu nakoupit lacine cigarety a koralku, ktere dostanete bez dame.

Vyleteli jsme kolem 10 hodiny weer a se zasta ykou v Glassgow ve Skotsku 8:15 rano a v 8 hodin vyleteli do Prahy kde jsme pristali 11:10 pied polednem.

PO zaplaceni $30.00 na osobu sleeve od Oedoku, ktera n'am vzpomnela napsat na visa. Oekal na rids autobus a na nektere jejich znami a po naloleni zavazadel, ktere nam vilbec nebyll prehlidane, jell jsme do Hotelu Slovan.

(Dovolim si tady dat radii pro eedok na vybirani dolaru predem za (!eskoslovenske koruny (a dostali isme $16.80 dolar). Prot neposlat ureitou sumu hned se Zadosti a visa die toho na kolik dna si 'Zado. jednotlivec visa.

Mel by to odbyte ne odjiZdi a mel by po starosti.)

Dohodli jsme se s naSimi zna.m7rmi inanZely Kopsovima ze no jednom dnl Stravenern v Hotelu, budem u rich_ vat. Priieli rano pro nas a jell isme k nini. Maji sInSne obyvani na Padlicke. Byli jsme mile prekvapeni zpravou,

ye stfedu 25. iijna 1967

Narodni divadlo v Praze, kde maniele Troubilovi vldeli svetoznamou operu od Bedriella Smetany, "Prodanou nevestu", pi i nav'Sreve v Ceskeslovensku. ze veeer jdeme do Narodinho Divadla kde budou davat "Prodanou". Bylo naSim pranim videt `prodanou' a obzvlaSte v Narodnim Divadlu.

Ten pocit pfi zpevu "Prof bychom se neteSili" neda, se vypsat a elovek se nevyhne tomu by neuronil nejakou sizieku. Role byli v dobrYch rukach, tak se nam v'Se libilo. DruhY den jsme jell si prohlednout Dijrn dfichodcil (Dornov Odpoeinku) v Krei. Maji tam jeden z nejnovejSich pro 316 osob je to 3 poschodova budova. Byli jsme mile s dornovem prekvapeni vSe eistotne a bylo videt, Ze je tam v nem dobre postarano o priznivce. Vedeni je ye velmi dobrYch rukou. Veder jsme jell se podivat ke Plekilm a ochutnat 13 procentni Come pivo, bylo vYborne. Tam odkud jsme jell ke podivat se na dobreho Vojaka Svejka. Az na jednu maliekost, irk by se nam tam te2 libilo.

Slibili jsme sestre, ze v sobotu prijedome rychlikem do Brna, kde na nas nasi synovci JoZka s Mirkem eekali a po privitani jsme nasedli do aut jell k sestre do Nasedlic. Moe se tobo zmenilo as na to, ze man postavern,;7 nov'l kulturni dim. lined po prijezdu na Morava se zaealo ochlazovat a v necieli 11. Cervna h.lasil ire moZna, bude rano mraz. Skuteene rano bull jen 2 stmane Celsia., inanZelka riastvdia a za rear dni take. Chladno trvalo skorem pies celY tYden.

Pvli isme se podivat v Arnh 6 rne. kdo nas nas synovec Jri-rka povodil, neb je tarn vedoucim. Videli, jsme, ze se tarn riepretahnou a "iizeti take nemaji neb

pill praci piji sedmi procentme pl y() a kouri cigarety.

Na zpateeni. ceste ze Zdanie, jsme se zastavili v Archlebove na yStivit 8tepana a AneZku (pan! Nemcova nebyla doma.) Stepan se necitil mot dohte, dr-, Zel ka,mna, neb mu bylo zima. tea ae nav gtevuje lekare. Zaeali jsme se vypravovat do Brunovic na hody a jell jsme tam na 5 dni neb tam mame 2 synovce a neter po bratrovi. Kdo nebyl neb nevidel hody na Morayskern Slova,eku tak toho hodne ne yidel. V sobotu staveji maje venku i v sale a pak starkam. V nedeli po slavne msi sv. v kostele po obede zaenou starci s muzikantama po cele vsi chodit vyhro,vat a dostanou obyeejne jak penUitou tak i jinou odmenu v podobe vina. Ve'eer zabava do pozdnich hodin. V pondeli se v S s e opakuje maji vAak Zendei zavadku. Videl jsem nee째 takoveho poprve a libilo se mne to. Nemyslim, de se to libilo Joakovi, taneil vie jak mel pod maji a pak nemohl do prate. Po oba dny starky byli jak se NU. ze Scatulky, odpoledne i veeer jine sukne a fertochY, jedny lepSi nea druhe. Bylo to hezke.

Ve etvrtek pro nas piliel Mirko a ieli isme do Brna. Zatim jiZ se hodne oteplilo a zaeinalo se Tram tarn libit.

Marko s LibuSkou meli pro nas na patek pi'ekvapeni. Meli jsme vstupenky do roveho chvadla v 13rne, kde davali Dvofakovu Rusalku. Jak budova tak i divadlo bolo velmi pekne. Podar go se r a m videt v kratkem Case d ye nejleral Ceske o pery. Na sobotu veeer isme meli vstupenky do Rozmarinu. Je to kabaret, program, vino i jidla vSe bylo pane a dobre. V nedeli rids Mirko vzal zase

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Ve stredu 25. rijna 1967 domu k sestre neb na OterY jsme byli pozvani do 9ti letky; Skoly kde muj synovec Josef je tidicim. Aakoliv to kylo ku konci Skolniho roku, byli jsme tam velmi pane privitani, prohledli jsme gkolu. VSechno zarizeni maji moderni a pak jsme meli pratelskou besedu s neitelskYm sborem, Doufdm, Ze jsem jich uspokojil s odpovedmi na jejich otazky. Ve stredu pro nas prijel Bedra mantel moji netere a jell jsme do Kyjova. BYvalo to okresni mesto i za rakouskeho hejtmanstvi, ted' vSak to odstehovali do Hodonina. SlouZil jsem v Kyj ove 1918 - 1919 tam za vojaka a mot se toho nezmenilo, leda peknY most pies Prehledli jsme si v Kyjove Domov DUchodcti, libilo se nam tam, vse eiste a vedeni bylo v dobrYch rukou.

Na druhY den nas Bedra s maryilelkou Markou vzali na objad'ku Kyjova. Jell jsme pies Vracov, Pisek, Uherske Hradigte a pak na Velehrad. Je to jedno z nejznamej gich poutnich mist na Morave kdy na sv. Cyrila a Metodeje se tam sjede a sejde tisice poutniku, Odtud jsme zajeli na hrad Buchlov, pak na prehradu u Kryean a zpatky do Kyjova. V sobotu jsme jell zpet do Nasecilovic a byli doma cely tYden neb jsme se ((Vlastne sestra se Svagrem) pripravovali na jejich zlatou svatbu, jsme se (Vlastne sestra se Avagrem), se muselo zabit nejake to prasatko, to by ani nebyla Zadna svatba. A tech cukrovinek bylo aZ mot. Meli pozvano 45 osob- a ponevadk'71 cely den prSelo, muselo se v:ge odbYvat ovnitr, vSe vkik dopadlo dobre, manZele dostali hezke darky. Hezky jsine si tam zazpivali a myslim, ze i kamarad Stepan okra], 1 s AneZkou, pH tech peknYch eeskYch pisniekach. (Vite, Ze od 9. eervence neprgelo viibec a odjikleli jsme odtamtud 2. za •i. Stale bylo sucho a co nejlep,';illo pro nas teplo. Pro ne to bylo vedro a pro-nas prijernne pocasi.)

Pokraeovani

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lialonio ,eis. 133, SP.1ST flinrtni civninnenii

Hluboce zarmouceni oznamujene, de ve etvrtek 5. rijna opu_tila nas navaly mild sestra Marie Vankova, po kratke nemoci skonala kliclrie v mistni nemocnici. Jeji pohreb konal se v sobotu 7. rijna z kaple pohrebniho Ustavu Brookehill v San Antonio.

Zesnuld zanechala zde deem Bettie Naquinovou a 2 syny, Karla Vanka Gustava Vanka.

Sestra Vankova byla zakladajici 'denkou Path' "San Antonio" Cis. 133 a bylo, St'astna, de v brezm i leto gniho roku mohla se zaeastnit oslavy 501eteho trvani radtt. Pilne na yStevovala na§e schuze a o vSe jcvila, Zi y y zajem.

Zprava o jejim amrti se nas bolestne dotkla, jejiho odchodu uprimno Budid test jeji pamatce!

Zesnole prejeme klidny yeenY spanek a trucblicim portiStalYnt vyslovujemo uprimnou hlubokou soustrast.

Za fkad San Antonio els. 133 Marie Blanarova Martha K. Harbortova Mary L. Kallusova, Louis Dressler Ed. Holly Frank J. Valka SP.TST

LOVCI STESTI

schtize PODZININt SCIILTZE OKRSKOVE

Podzimni schnze III. okrsku se bode konati 29. rijna u radii é. 6 na Cottonwood olive mesta West. e _SP TR r-

JARNi SCHUZE OKRSKOVE — 1968

Jarni sc,haze II. okrsku se bode konati a radii 5. 48 v Beyersville due 21. dubna. o

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VYroeni schaze IV. okrsku se bode konati 28. clubna 1968 a radii 5, 77 v Bomarton,

VESNICK* ROMAN ALOIS ',tIPEK:

Pokraeovani "Tak vidis, mild zlata! V§echno to do padne dobie. Jen hlavy ne yaet zbytee'ne pied casein. Na bedy vddycky chvile zbude. 0 to se nestarej!"

Silnice mocnYm zakrotem vyskoeila z hlubokeho zarezu a rozbehla se po samem hi'ebenu dlouhe pahorkatiny, lemujici v nemz 1eZ'el Prebudov.

V male kotlince primo pod hrebenem tisnilo se mesteeko jako ptaei hnizdo.

Velika, hranata ySZ, eiste obZilena,

ieskla se v zeleni zahrad a Sindeloya striSka, tonouci v mori sluneeniho zlaLa, byla jako ze stribra. Mezi prazdnYmi poll na klikatYch peSinach eernaly se postavy poboZnych potuniku, spechancich do kostc.la.

VaZnYm smutkem jakYrnsi zastrenYm zvukem svolaval ySechny kostelni zvon.

Pecharova i Berkovcova se usadily na nizke mezi, aby se obuly. Bylo Skoda, aby trimly boty na kamenite ceste, kdyZ jejich bose nohy byly opatreny dOkladnou podraZkoo, ktera se nikdy nepotrebovala a byla zvykla vSemo nepohodli testy.

Pied mestem Zadala v gak slognost, aby se obuly. Za chvili jiZ klusaly jako mladice, aby se neomeSkaly, Kdesi pod kurem poboZne poklekly a yroucne se inodlily za Stesti tech Mi. Kapitola VIII. Jak Madlenka 13erkoveova na zahrittlee teskni K yeeeru tee",,,e nedele stala Madlenka

Berkovcova soma na zahradce za stavenim. Bydlili na konci vesnice a zahradka vybihala no, mime navr gi, s nehoZ do daleka se AIM' pohled na pokosene lank.

Stara. , misty poborena zed' pina mechu a bledeho netresko, oddelovala sametovY koberec zahradky od smutne prazdnoty opngteneho zitniste, na letos jell spore zelenal se jetYlek.

0 veliky balvan opirala se Madlenka a bez zajmu ponorend, v nezname a tkke jakesi sny, hledela nekam do prazdna. Krajina nemela pro ni ZadnYch piivabn A piece byla i ted', ztrYznena tak dlouho trvajicimi vedry, pina jemne, mocne lakajici krasy.

Mime zylnena kotlina, jejid nejhlubplazila se poclivne zkrotisi cend stuha potoka, zvolna stoupala aZ k dalekenau obrozu, kterY byl nasil/le prehrazen mocnou stenou eernYch hvozdti, jet pokrYvaly svou ponurou naherou cele pohori, ozavirajici rozko,g 'erne siky smrkti a jedli, je--nYrival. jichZ zelen byla setrena padajicim sonmrakem, zdaly se valiti s voumernych radach doh' do fuloli jako nekoneene mocne voje eernych obrti, 0",dy a v:gude vytezicich.

Jemne lueiny s pobledlou zeleni., pies rieAr se s vaZnou obradnosti e,arodejti pre sunovaly obroyske, &erne stiny, hrnouci se z lesnich bouain, tidily se k jejich okraji jako cipy velikeho koberce, kterY to byl prostren, aby na nein odpoeinuly zna,vene lady do Udoli postopujiciho vojska. K lueinarn druNly se neladne obdelniky a trojahelniky poll, ktera, zbavena, zlateho bohatstvi obili, zdala se bYti mrtvou, vSemi opuAtenou

8 plochou, vhodnYm bojigtem, na nemZ bude svedena kruta bitva.

Jejich jednotvarnost ru gily pouze usychajici pruhy brambori gt', uzonke stuby mezi, na nicla2 nervosni teree eekanek volaly po degti, a jednotlive kmeny plan'ch hrugni, ktere zasil hospodal — vitr — v divem reji nahodne choutky.

Nekolik velikYch rybnikil lesklo se v poslednich pablescich mizejiciho slunce mdlou zati kalene ocell.

NekoneenY mir dYchal z cele krajiny jako smirnY oddech po tolikerem shonu a chvatu letognich, prekotnYch 2ni.

Zeme jakoby znavena timto ygeobsahlYm porodem, ktery si vyZadal vgech jejich sil, mrtve odpoeivala pod sivYm prizrakem oblohy, jeji hvezdy ji2 mely matnY prisvit jesene.

Kdesi y e vzdalene vesnici pod .lesy ozval se zvonek. Udery jeho sledovaly volne za sebou jako tikot ospaleho pta,eete, ktere se probudilo nenadalYm rozkyvem vete yky, na ni2 usinalo.

Krasa libala zemi, objimajic ji girokYm, ygeobsahlYm objetim, v nem2 tigila tisicere bolesti, tlumila tisicere ITYkriky a vzdechy a ladidla ka2diek,Y chvey I2ivota v jemnou a uchvacujici piseri yeeerniho geterd.

Zdalo se, 2e Madlenka Berkovcova nevnima nieeho z to krasy, rozlite mohutnou zaplavou do nejvzdalenejgich zahybu gednouciho obzoru. Nadarmo prelevala se villa tohoto zklidneni jejim nitrem, nadarmo ji laskala a lakala ,aby se ponorila v tuto nesmirnou radost, kterou vydychovaly koruny stromu, stebla tra y, vane kvett, sniei hladiny rybnikti.

Nadarmo! Ponotena v tedkou jakousi bolest, ktera rdousila kaZdy zachvey radosti v jejim srdeeku, stala to v nehybnem postoji — mrtva, zlomena v pinem kvetu sveho mladi.

Hezkou byla diveinou. t.T. rnernou se narodila a rytmus prate, s nim splynula od malieka, jako kouzelny pine vyvinul v gechny jeji tidy do pru2ne tuhosti a poddajne pinosti. Ani v jejim obli6eji nebylo ru giveho tahu.

Byl to rozko gnY obrazek zdrave a neporugene synesti, podobnY tolik onem krehkYm ovaltim, na nich2 mistri XVIII. stoleti kouzlili svoje nefficunke krasky, s jejich rat val vonnY pel krasy.

Jako soustted'ovala v sobe nehu krasy a jemnost a sveAest mladi, prave v takovern souladu dovedla se chopiti price, neznajic oddechu, mnohdy v ce1Y\ den trvajicim znoji sluneenich paprskil. uT se uplatilovala po boku mute

V ESTNIK jako rovnocennY einitel v celem Zivote venkova, kde vgechny Zeny stare i mladovedly se postaviti mu2i po bok a jiti s nim stejnYm krokem ke spoleene praci a east() jej predstihnouti vytrvalosti a odevzdanosti do nutnosti takoveho zptisobu, divota, jakYm prave 2ily. s muzi proti vysilujicimu &ern a reptali-li hlasite na podivne zrizeni sveta, v nemZ jedni se dou aZ. do Upadu za sousto chude stravy a nekolik radosti pochybne ceny, kde2to jini, nieeho nedelajice, hoveji si na sametovYch pol gtalich a tyji z jejich poplakaly si 2eny nekde v Ustrani, polalovaly si jedna druhe na svoje svizele a trapeni, ale druheho dne itz zase piny krepke sily chapaly se nove price a zdolavaly ji mnohem snadneji nezli mrzuta nespokojenost vedne hubujicich mu2t1.

Tak dobre praci rozumela take Macllenka Berkovcova. Ale nedele —fl den odpoeinku byla jejim majetkem, tu mohla zapomenouti na krepkost tuknYch dello klopotnou praci, a cele se oddati sve bolesti, v ni2 se od nekolika dint vgecka utapela.

Ti mu2Sti zli! Jak dovedou raniti slabou dui 2eny vYbojnosti pohledn, nehoraznou silou hrubYch ramen, neotesanou hrmotnosti celeh otela! 2eny pritisknuty v kout skromnosti stoletym prikazem slu gnosti, nesmeji se °dyad.ti Moku, aby bojovaly s nimi o svoji lasku, ale jako prave otrokyne jejich ormarii maji vyeka,vati, a2 na nich spoeine pohled, na geptavajici yyznani.

Mu2i chodi hrubi a nevSimavi k jejich touham a takYmi botami nasilnikti Slapou krehke ty kvety, ktere kvetou vgude tam, kde tou21 male ,2enske srdce.

A 2ene nezbYva ne2 eekat a zase eekat! Jini rozhoduji o jejich zajmech, o jejim Stesti, a teprve, kdy oni milostiye dovoll, smi 2ena se take objeviti se svymi naroky a privy na 2ivot a Atesti.

Madlenka nechapala jasne to dugevni tryzne, v ni2 se utapela yeSkera jeji b y -tos,aleimprudjcitlae2hvou bolest. Pritiskla se ke zdi, jako by tu ochrany hledala pied nenprosnou mukou, ktera, ji Atvala.

Davno spoeinuly pohiedy jeji na Fran tig ku Jecharovi. JeS"te ani slovioka nepadlo v rodinnYch rozpoetech o mo2nem snatku a jiA ho mela pinou hlavinku. Po prve prisla k muzice v budove o pouti. Bylo to prvni jeji yeFejne vystoupeni a byla pina oba y. zda nedozna hanby uprosUed gumneho reje

Ve stfedu 25. kijna 1967 tolika vySkolenych taneenic a taneenikt.

ZkouSela jiZ nekolikrate ptivabna tajemstvi taneenich pohyba za nedelnich odpoledni leckde za stodolou, kde jim stark Kadet obecni mrzak — hdaval do skoku na stare, popukane housle.

Ted' vSak se mela pustit po prve do opravdoveho kola za, tteskne hudby plecha a kviliveho jasotu klarintetti.

Tiskla se k svym dru2kam a byla eervend jako pivonka, kdy ji prvni k tanci vyzval mladY Pechat . Nesmele vhloubila se do jeho objeti; stiskl ji mocne a ye chviice nebylo po strachu ani pamdtky. NadnaSela se lehce jako ptdee, ktere po nekolika neobratnYch pokusech smele se pusti krasnYm obloukem do modre lazne letniho vzduchu.

Od to doby nesla obraz Francktiv na dne sveho srdce a pernikovd hodinky, ktere ji koupil a jejich kliekem se dal 2ertern zamknouti do jejiho srdeeka, schovavala jako klenot vzacne ceny na dne sve. truhlice pod vonnYmi vrstvami panneskeho pradla.

Nemluvil ji site nikdy o lasce, ale easto se s ni zastavoval na nekolik slov, o kahle pouti koupil ji marcipan a o eervenych svatcich nikdy nezapomnel se glehaekou prijit si pro vajielto. Maloyal. je s laskou a vgecku svou touhu ynofila do pestrYch klikatin, jimi g je vyzdobila.

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