Vestnik 1967 12 06

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

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 55 — NO. 49

HUMANITY

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Postmaster: Please Send 1Form 3579 with Undeliverable Conies to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, FOB' 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

DECEMBER 6, 1967

FROM THE E !TO 'S DESK THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER

LOYAL HEARTS

Up u.p . . . up. Last week in this column we were lamenting the fact about the cost of just about everything constantly increasing. The newspapers this week• give us more of the same.

The consumer price index climbed to 117.5 per cent of its 1957-59 average.

Put simply, this means that Americans paid $11.75 in Octobr for groceries and other goods that cost $10 ten years ago.

There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best shall come back to you.

This past week, the Congress passed a postal rate increase, effective Jan. 1st. Postal employees will get a 5 per cent increase next July 1st. Members of the armed forces will get a 4.5•per cent increase, retroactive to Oct. 1st.

The hikes in postal rates mean that the present 5c stamp will cost 6c; first class cards go from 4 to 5 cents; air mail letters go from 8 to 10 cents; air mail cards from 6 to 8 cents; second class mail matter (non-advertising matter) from 2.8 to 3.4 cents per pound, with the minimum from 1 cent to 1.3 cents. second class mail, of course, involves newspapers, and that means postage rates for our Vestnik will go up a bit. If my research and figures are correct, it will cost about $30 more per week to send out the Vestnik, which will increase the total weekly postage cost to approximately $125.

Give love, and love to your heart will flow, A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and deed.

For life is the mirror of king and slave.

'Tis just what you are and do; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.

—Madeline S. Bridges

The one bright spot in the new bill just passed by the Congress is that now householders can demand they be taken off the mailing list of businesses that send them unsolicited advertising matter of the third class variety. The rates on this material will also go up.

• • Life Insurance Is Big Business

The nuumber of life companies in business throughout the nation has risen by 480 during the past decade, with many new ones starting in the west, midwest and south. Arizona. Illinois, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Missouri showed the biggest increases.

Every state has at least two life companies, and more than half of the states have at least 20 companies.

Texas, with 231, continues to have the largest number, although the -total Texas-based companies has been declining. Illinois has the largest number of mutual companies, 14.

Only 27 life companies do business in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eight other companies operate on a nationwide basis through subsidiaries. Smaller companies, specializing in the life insurance needs of families in their regions, compete successfully and in many cases are growing faster than the larger, nation-wide companies.

Home offices of life insurance companies are located in 381 different cities, led by Dallas, with 125 home offices; Phoenix, with 123; Chicago, with 50; New York and Houston, 47 each; Philadelphia, 38; Atlanta, 33; Indianapolis and Oklahoma City, 31 each.

• o Ffaternal benefit societies in the US and Canada had 18 billion dollars

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2 VESTNIK (Herald) Em.ered as second ch.:3s matter January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922. Send Form 3579 to Supreme Lodge SPJST, Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

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SUPREME LODGE Temple AC 817 PR 32151 and PR 32152 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 EDWARD L. MAREK, President Res: PR 87442 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice-president Res: PR 81785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: PR 33846 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 JOS KOLIHA, Jr., Treasurer Res: PR 81298 Dr. MARVIN LESHIKAR, Medical Director AC 512; EL 25291 P. 0. Box 410 — Taylor, Texas 76474 AUGUST KACIR, Attorney PR 33658 — Office: PR 32171 P. 0. Box 845, Temple, Texas DIRECTORS JOHN A. KUBENA, First District AC 713; 968-3251 — Res. 968-3937 P. 0. Box 308 — La Grange, Tx 78945 HENRY VITEK, Second District AC 512; 859-3349 P. 0. Box 43 — Granger, Texas 76530 CYRILL (Sid) POKLADNIK, Third Dis. AC 214; TA 48072; office RI 11874 2924 Elm Street — Dallas, Tx 75226 R. E. BROZ, Fourth District AC 915; 655-2164 Rt. 3, Box 320 — San Angelo, Tx 76901 ERNEST J. HANKA, Fifth District AC 713; UN 25744; Office CA 70883.

6759 Cindy Lane — Houston, Tx 77008 Office 77002 ED P. SRALLA, Sixth District AC 512; OL 72651 Rt. 1, Box 110, Edna, Texas 77957 CHAS. IIOLASEK, Seventh District AC 512; UL 20840 2513 Nemec St., — Corpus Christi, Texas 78415

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MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Tag g art St. — Houston, Texas ItUDOLPH TROUBIL c/o SPJST Rost Homo — Taylor, Texas HUGO SCIIEFCAK c/o SPJST Rest Home — Taylor, Texas BY-LAW COMMITTEE ROY E. IIRANICKY, Chairman Pob. 455, Sinton, Texas 78387 LEO KRAUSE, Jr., -- Secretary P. 0. Box 427, Inez, Texas 77963 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT I Melvin Skrabanek, P. 0, Box 270, Caldwell, Texas 77836 DISTRICT II Leonard D. Mikeska, 107 Killen Lane Temple, Texas 76501 — Ph. AC 817; PR 83720 DISTRICT HI Arnold M. Vrla, 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas, Tx. 75214 — Ph. AC 214; Res. TA 79049 Office RI 22236 DISTRICT IV Fred Kveton, Rt. 1, Abernathy, Texas DISTRICT V Frances Olexa, 6402 Taggart St. Houston, Tex. 77007 — Ph. AC 713; UN 24392 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause, Jr., P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 — Ph. Ac 512; OL 74678 DISTRICT VII Roy E. Hranicky, Pub 455, Sinton, Texas 73387 Phone EM 4-2379 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR James J. Janousek, Box 100, Temple, Texas. — Ph. res. PR 84519 DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rod. Matejka, Route 4 — Box 562 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska, Route 1, Rogers, Texas — Ph. AC 817; MI 2-3339 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; TR, 57790; Office TR 52651 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed Haisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas Ph. AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp, 432 West 32nd St. Houston 18, Texas — Ph. AC 713; UN 16419; Office UN 95731 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tex 77471 — Ph. AC 713; NO 22085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Florerville, Tex. 73114 -- AC 512:393-3030 Unsolicited material for p ublication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

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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 XX

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Sid Pokladnik Co-Chairman — Arnold M. Vrla Secy.-Treasurer: Ben Jarma 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 Telephone DI 8-1514

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 worth of life insurance in force in 1966, the year for which 1f:L ,3t figures are available. Since 19:; iQs in fraternal life insurance have icnt. im.'reasing steadily at the rate of -about a billion dollars a year. Total ass of all fraternais rose to a new high of 4.1 billinon dollars. This figures out to almost 24c in assets for every dollar 115 force, and exceeds by one half the commercial companies' figure of 16c. This is tremendous.

Eager and Loyal. The fraternal field worker has a wIder range of responsibility than commercial agents, for they must carry a dual role. In addition to sales responsibility they have fraternal obligations they most discharge. A well-qualified fraternal insurance salesman should know his Society like a book. He (or she) should know the by-laws of his Society, of their district, and their local lodg-::, if these exist. They are expected 1) help recruit new members and or;anize new lodges, as well as promote he welfare, charitable, and benevolent aspects of the Society. They should be leaders in the social and welfare ac vities of the lodge. They must study constantly, both about new sales . techniques, new policy provisions, and what is new in the life insurance field in general.

The fraternal field worker must be loyal. They must be loyal to their lodge, to the Society as a whole, and loyal to the institution of fraternalism.

They must believe that fraternal insurance coverage, with all its benefits, is the best and most desirable protection available. We can offer twice as much to the public as commercial companies. We have two hands to work with fraternalism and life insurands, which adds up to the best protection available at the lowest possible cost. And as far as the field worker is concerned, all this has to be sold, not bought.

Building a corps of good field workers is hard work: g nd never-ending.

Many people contribute to it. It is a pooling of resources, time, and talent.

The whole process starts with the top man and goes right down through the entire organization.

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Our Fate Is In Our Hands There is this story told of a wise old man who lived in the times of ancient Greece. The word of his great wisdom had spread far and wide. People from near and far came to counsel with him and seek his answers and ad-

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 vice. A young scholar thought of a ouestion that he was sure would stump the old man. He decided he would capture a bird and appear with it before the old man. He came with the bird cupped in his hands hidden behind his back. He would then ask the old man whether the bird he was holding was dead or alive. If the wise man answered "dead," he would let the bird soar into the Sky. Should he answer "alive," he would crush the life out of the bird and show its lifeless body to the old man.

When the young man appeared before the old man, he posed the question with much excitement. The old man gazed into the young man's eyes and replied, "'My son, its fate is in your hands."

How do organizations get out front and stay there? They continually raise the standards by which they judge themselves and by which they are willing to be judged. It is natural for us to judge others by ourselves, but if we recognize the limitations of the measuring instrument that we're using we will realize that if we are to grow in every respect — in numbers and in service — then we must raise the standards by which we judge ourselves.

If the fraternal system and the growth of our Society is to be smothered out and eventually die completely, then it will be because we have not fulfilled our responsibilities. We are entering an era where the opportunities to promote our product are unlimited.

What is going to be our response? The fate of our Society is in our hands!

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Newsbriefs Two weeks ago we incorrectly stated that Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bartosh of Penelope celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 12th .They celebrated the occasion on Nov. 26th.

They are members of SPJST Lodge No. 167, Penelope.

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Dan G. Stasny, 71, passed away in Taylor on Nov. 20th. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemeter y in Taylor. Brother Stasny was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 29., Taylor.

• • Victor Dolezal, 60, passed away on Nov. 18th. Brother Dolezal was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 30, Talton.

VESTNIR Fritscher, 74, passed away in Caldwell on Nov. 7th. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Caldwell, Brother Fritscher was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 120, Deanvine. e 0 Filom.ena Stavinoha, 86, passed away in Wharton on Nov. 20th. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wharton.

Sister Stavinoha was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 151, Wharton.

Olga Coufal, 77, passed away at her „rural home near Temple on Nov. 17th.

13urial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Sister Coufal was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

• Edward Kotrla, •67, passed away on Nov. 24th in a Baytown hospital. Burial was in White's Cemetery in Crosby.

Brother Kotria was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 91, Crosby.

It is now probably common knowledge that Mr. Gus Mutscher of Brenham is a candidate for the important post of Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, replacing Ben Barnes, who has become a candidate for lieutenant governor. So far, Mr. Mutscher has no opponent. Brother Mutscher is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 169, Brenham. One of his principal backers is Legislator Milton Schiller of Cameron, a member of SPJST Lodge No. 72, Cameron.

-SPJSTLETTERS LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Deer Readers, On Nov. 12th, SPJST Lodge 153 and the RVOS1 combined forces to compliment their members with a social at the La Salle Hall. Dinner, barbecue chicken, catered-style, was served at noon to about 300 people.

Officers of both organizations were on hand to spend the day with us.

SPJST President, Brother and Sister Marek of Temple were here. Other officers representing the lodges were Bro. Jerry Vaichar and Bro. Dennis Bartel: of Temple, Julius and R. F. Hlavinka of East Bernard, Leo Krause, Jr., Inez, and Brother and Sister Brdecka of Rosenberg.

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President Marek and MC Brother E. P. Sralla at the recent SPJST - RVOS g athering in La Salle.

Host, Bro. Sralla, acted as master of ceremonies. Our youth club had the honor of entertaining after the meal. The highlight of the afternoon was an address by Bro. Marek. The inspirational talk of our heritage was enjoyed by all. He reminded us of our battlefield heroes with "Lest We Forget" and commenting on the Veteran's Poppy, a part of the Veterans' Day theme decorating the hall. The youth club made the decorations and decorated the hall for the occasion.

The youth club held open house at this time to give the visitors a chance to see the work they are doing. They exhibited their crafts on a table. Another display held their fund-raising project: candy, and their scrapbooks.

In mid-afternoon the guests departed after spending an enjoyable day .

Fraternally, Martha Sembera, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 2'l, MOULTON Dear Members: Our annual meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13th, at 7:30 p.m., in the American Legion Hall here in Moulton. Election of officers for 1968 will be held, plus a delegate to the 1968 convention. Lunch will be served after the meeting. We are asking the ladies of the lodge to bring pastry.

They need not bring sandwiches since the lodge will furnish those. This will also be guest night, so bring a guest with you.

Fraternally, prank G. Wagner, Secy.

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Czech girls attend Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. L to R: Sharyn 1Vrbas, Hubbard; Janice Marak, West; Nancy Hykel, Abbott; Sister Elaine Lichnovsky, West; and Beverly Gaidusek, Waco. Beverly is a member of SP.ESTIodge No. 66 Waco, and is the daughter of Bro. and Sister Johnnie Gaidusek of that city. (Photo and cut courtesy West News).

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Brothers and Sisters: You've heard the saying, "better late than never"; well, that applies to me this time. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the flag, led by the youth club. President Henry Mares called the meeting to order. The minutes were read by Brother Bedrich and were accepted as read. A report was made that 29 new members were accepted into the lodge.. Thirteenmembers increased the amount of their policies. We had only four members pass away during the year, and 17 were paid sick benefits. This was for 1967.

The Sick Committee reported several members on the sick list, and we wish all of them a speedy recovery.

We had a nice turnout at our annual membership lunch; it was good to see so many of you come out. Please come again. This is your lodge and we need your support. Thanks to all who helped and brought the nice pastry.

The election of officers for 1968 was held. It seems those who were present were satisfied with the old crew, so they were all re-elected as follows: President — Henry Mares Vice President — Leonard Mikeska Secretary — Ed Bedrich Treasurer — Jerry Zavodny Financial Secretary — Franklin Martin ec Youth leader and Reporter — Mollie Zavodny Youth Assistant — Leona Schiller Delegates to the 1968 convention are: Leonard Mikeska, Jerry Zavodny,

Franklin Martinet, E. J. Bedrich, Henry Mares, Ben Zabcik. Alternate delegates are: Mollie Zavodny, Eugene Haisler, E. J. Bedrich, Ben Tyroch, Dorothy Mikeska, Leo Baca.

Our next lodge meeting will be held Dec. 10th at 1:30 p.m. it Christmas prograin is being planned. More on that later.

Fraternally, Mollie Zavodny, Reporter LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Lear Members, We have some good orchestras lined up for our December dances, and they are: Hal Kidder on the 9th, Top Hatters on the 16th, LeeRoy Matocha on Sunday the 17th, Ray Jurecka on the 23rd, Tee Tien-lam-1 cn the 30th, and the Danceables on the 31st. Hal Kidder, famous for his mixed music, will play for the first time at our Chandelier Ballroom this Saturday, and we hope to see you there enjoying his good music. Hai Kidder played for a wedding dance at our ballroom, and everyone really enjoyed his music.

Another date you should circle is Sunday, Dec. 17th, when the youth of our lodge will present their Christmas program, starting at 3 p.m. The prog • am will center around Christmas in the different countries, and the native dress of the countries wil be used. It all sounds very interesting, and Santa will be there after the program with his goodies for the children. The LeeRoy Matocha dance will follow.

You will get a chance to eat some more of that good chili, for this Thursday we are haying a chili supper. The last chili supper was attended and enjoyed by so many guests, many expressing the hope that we would have chili more often, so the lodge will do so twice a month! So bring your family for the good su pper and for the enjoyable social following.

The lodge teen dances continue to be a huge success! The dances are well-chapero p ed, and many parents let their children attend these and none other. There will be a teen dance every Friday except one — Dec. 16th. On Dec. 22nd it will be the Teen Christmas Dance, when a Christmas present will be given to all who attend. Then on Dec. 29th the teens will have their New Year's dance.

Have you made your reservations for the New Year's Eve semi-formal dance, when the popular Danceables will play from 9 till ?. You can make your reservations at, the lodge for any number you like at $5 a person or $10 a couple.

Names in the News: We really enjoyed Buddy Brock's good Music at our pre-Thanksgiving dance, and it was a perfect evening with the ladies in beautiful formals and cocktail dresses!

Celestine and Rudy Darilek celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at this dance, and Jimmy Caraway celebrated his birthday! Mr and Mrs. Kervin E. Jacob and their friends really were enjoying the good music — not missing a number! Member Thelma Maresh had her picture and quite a writeup in the

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 klauston Post, telling about her gift to the Houston Public Library; the gift consisted of 85 TexaS documents, over 125 years old, from the collection of her husb,uid, the late Dr. Henry R. Maresh.

Adel and BM Hughes had charge of the well-attended Ray Jurecka dance, and their helpers were Marian Mikes and Shirley Harris Della and F. A. Kadlecek celebrated their 25th anniversary with quite a number of their friends at this dance, and they were the hosts to a of them at e lodge breakfast! (lthe s celebrating their wedding anr t.v were: Kay and Noble Keatii in„ h it 26th, Louise and Ed Nedlecek their 38th, Frances and John Kadlccek their 30th, and Faye and Dean Evetts their 26th!

Do • t target our chili supper and social :is Thursday and the Hal Kidder dance Saturday!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcanip Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

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Dear .Iviembc‘rs, This is to let you know that Lodge No . 16 will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 1:30 p.m.

Election of officers for the year 1968 will be held, and a delegate to the l"38 convention will also be elected at this meeting.

Please come to this meeting and help elect the officers best qualified for this job.

Fraternally yours, Victor W. Melnar, Secretary SP.TST Jr 1, NO. 20, GRANGER

Dear Komensky Members: Those of you who missed the late afternoon meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19th, have something to regret. After the business session, the Entertainment and Property Committees took charge and served a big buffet supper (with truly appropriate drinks) to upwards of 150, members and visitors.

Our honor guests were Brother Edward L. March, President o fthe Supreme Lodge, and his charming wife.

Dancing to old-time Czech music furnished by Lad Baca and his orchestra Of Granger was enjoyed to a rather late hour.

Inasmuch as this, was our annual meeting, election results were as follows: 1908 officers;

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Henry V. Marek preSident Henry E. Vitek -- 1st vice president Arnold T. Zrubek — 2nd vice pres.

Jno P.Trlica -- treasurer (currently concluding his 62nd year as an officer of Lodge Komensky) Edward J. Gaida — financial secretary Alfred Vitek, Raymond P. Beaty — property committee George Vrana, John Nemec, and J. D. Shirocky -- entertainment coin i -rAite .

1968 convention delegates — Raymond F. .Holubec, Henry F. Vitek. Edward J. Gaida, and Henry V. 1Vlarek.

Alternate delegates — Alfred Vitek, Arnold T. Zrubek, Jno, P. Trlica, and Raymond P. Beaty.

Prior to adjournment of the business session, all officers and committeemen were duly installed. Brother Edward L. March served as installing officer.

Fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, A few lines to remind you that Sunday, Dec. 10th, is the day for our annual meeting. Starting time is 2:30 p.m. Everyone is urged to be present because officers for 1968 will be elected; also dele gates to the coming convention will be selected.

Bro. Zalman asked me to inform that all dues must be paid no later than Dec. 23rd.

Fraternally, Albert L. Baulk Secretary-Reporter --SPJSTLODGE NO .47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, This is sort of off the record, but I want to let you -folks know that we will have a fun night Dec. 10th at 4:30. There will be a lot of different projects going on, so let's all come out to Seaton Star Hall Dec. 10th at 4:30.

Saturday, Nov. 25, our dance was really represented by all parts of the country. Thanks to the Thanksgiving holidays. I met sou' e folks from Houston, Pampa, Bay City, Lubbock, Big Springs Brownwood, and California.

It's always nice to see some new faces as well as our regulars. Everyone had a ball.

Our Christmas party will be Saturday, Dec. 16. Supper will be served

at 6 p.m. with turke y and all the trimmings . We want to invite all our members and friends. This is our way of showing all you people who support our organization and dances with a Christmas program, meal, and Santa Claus for the children.

Ladies, don't forget those good pies, cakes, and kolaches to go with that turkey. Ladies will also be asked (or you can volunteer) to bake turkey and dressing, and you won't have to bring any sweets.

I'm looking forward to seeing the float our yeeith have in the Temple Christmas parade. "The Three Wise Men" is the scene depicted. 1 know they all went to a lot of work but I bet they enjoyed every bit of it.

Don't forget fun night, Dec. 10th, and the Christmas party Dec. 16th.

See you later.

Fraternally, Ruby (Pavlica) Bolton ---SPJST---LODGE NO. 128, MART

Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is to let you know that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th at 1 p.m. We will elect officers for 1968 and a delegate to the next convention. Today, we have a nice summer day. We've been having lots of rain. I hope it will stay dry so we can finish stripping cotton.

The meeting will be held in the home of Bro. John M. Jurecka, but in case of bad weather it will be held in L. A, Jurecka's home in Mart.

Fraternally, Joe L. Mills, Secretary• ______ LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Brothers ned Sisters: On Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m. we will have our annual meeting. This is when we elect our officers for the coining year and our delegates to the coming convention. We ask that all of you please try to attend, at least this onemeeting a year. This is an important lodge function.

Fraternally, Hattie Brossman , Secretary LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members: The next regular meeting of Lodge Svaz Cechoslovanu, No. 92, will be held on Dec. 10th, beginning at 1 p.m.

This is a very important meeting. the election of officers for 1968 and delegates and alternate for the 1968

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convention will be held. We would like to see a large number of members attend the meeting.

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

We, express our sincere sympathy to the familyand relatives of Anton Becan, who passed away Nov. 7th.

The next polka dance will be on Saturday, Dec. 9th; music will be by the popular orchestra of Joe Patek from Shiner.

In behalf of the family of Frank Paprskar, we want to express our sincere thanks to all for the flowers, visits, cards, food, and other expressions of sympathy during his long illness and upon his recent death.

We're looking forward to seeing you on Dec. 10th, at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Paprskar LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE. Dear Readers, Our lodge is planning a Christmas buffet for our annual Christmas social. Barbecued turkey will be served, and each member will be asked to bring a covered dish or pastry. You will be notified what to bring in the very near future. This social will be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 12th, at 7 p.m., so be sure and be present for some nice fellowship.

Remember kiddies, Santa Claus sent a telegram saying he would be dropping to see you, so have your letters ready to give to him.!

Fraternally, Mrs. E. R. Chervenka, Secretary-Reporter --SPJSTDon't forget your Christmas charity

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—SPJSTLODGE NO. 44, INDUSTRY Dear Members.

This is to inform each and everyone of you that our SPJST annual lodge meeting will be held on Dec. 10th beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Industry Fire Station.

The election of lodge officers will be held; also a delegate and alternate delegate are to be elected to the forthcoming SPJST Convention, which is to be held in June of 1068 in Dallas.

I therefore urge each and everyone to come and help elect the officers and delegate of your choice.

Fraternally yours, Miroslav Petrusek, Bectotary

LODGE NO. 97, PLACED() Dear Sisters and Brothers: We wish to take this opportunity to inform each of our members that we will hold our annual meeting on Monday night, Dec. llth, at 7:30 at Brother and Sister Ed. J. Baros' residence.

At this meeting we will have election of officers and also our delegate and alternate to the forthcoming convention. Sisters and brothers, be sure and come and help us to elect officers and a delegate.

At our last meeting, the auditing committee was appointed. They are: Brothers Edwin Marek, Frank Stay -arek,ndJesiParenc.

Members, please surprise us by attending our meeting. After the meeting, refreshments will be served.

Fraternally, Mrs. Ed J. Baros, Secretary —SPJSTLODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our annual meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 1 p.m. in the Hungerford Hall. It will be time to elect lodge officers and delegates to the next convention. If you have company, bring them along, too. After the meeting we will have Christmas packages for all the younger set. The sisters are asked to bring something for lunch; coffee and tea will be furnished by the lodge. Santa Claus will visit us also. Please come; it will be a pleasure to see you, because some of you haven't been around fer 10 years or mor. Let's keep our fraternal society progressing.

Fraternally, Adolf Sabrsula, Secretary

LODGE NO. 14, VESELI Dear Members: Christmas party will be held at the home of Brother and Sister John Pornykal, Sr., on Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 1:30 p.m. We will elect lodge officers and a delegate to the coming convention.

All of you are asked to be present.

Bring the children because Santa will have a bag of goodies for them. The ladies are asked to bring goodies for lunch, because there will be a bag for each person, instead of placing everything on the table as before. We will see all of you on the 10th!

Mrs. Steve Kamm, Reporter

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Dear Members and Friends, I wish to take this opportunity to inform all of our members and friends that we will have our meeting on Sunday, Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. We will have our social as we usually have and we will also have a Christmas gift exchange. The gifts should be in the $1.00 price range.

Don't forget to bring a gift for your youngsters. We will also have Christmas bags.

Hope to see all of you at the meeting and wishing all a Merry Christmas.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Arthur Lisso —SPJSTATTENTION, LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR The annual meeting will begin at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10th. There will be an election of officers and delegates will be chosen for the '11 convention.

There will be a break between the meeting and the social, which will begin at 6 p.m., with a program by the youth. Stew will be served for supper. Members are asked to bring spoons (one each) because plastic spoons aren't very good for eating stew. Ladies are asked to bring the sweets. Santa has promised to pay us a visit.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra, Reporter --LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members, There will not be a Christmas program following our regular adult meeting on Sunday, Dec. 10th. The meeting will start at its usual time of 2 p.m.

The youth club is planning a Christmas program, with Santa promising to make an appearance for Sunday, Dec. 17th, at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. More news concerning this program will appear in next week's Ve,stnik.

Fraternally, Helen Bryson, Reporter —SPJST----

Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home Dear Members and Friends, Our last monthly meeting was called to order on November 19th in Slovacek's Ballroom. Brother Berkovsky presided. Brother Jurica read the minutes, which were approved as read. The attendance was good. Our social and Christmas party were planned. Please

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 bring the children to the Christmas social; Santa will give packages to all children and gifts will be exchanged among . the adults. Adults should bring a gift costing not less than 50c and not more than 75c. Ladies bring for a lady, and the men for a man.

Please mark them "lady" or "man": : We will have the birthday cake for all those having birthdays in October, November, and December. There will be an election of officers, and also of delegates to the convention next year.

There- will be door prizes for all.

Oud lodge:-wishes to thank Mr. and Mrs. Emil Slovacek for furnishingtrasportation on their "Slovacek Busmobile" to : Houston on November 18th when about 25 of our brothers and sisters went dancing at Bill iMraz's Ballroom. These people were all guests of Bill Mraz Who furnished our door prize ticket8 at our lodge socials throughout-the year. We all had a good time, thanks especially to you: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mraz. If anyone wants, to know how good .a time we had, ask our president, Bto: Wm. Berkevsky and Bro. Emil Slovaeek.

MemberS and friends, make plans to attend our next` meeting; birthday mrty, and ChriStnias social on Sunday, December 17th, at 1 p. m. Please note that' We will start' at 1 p. in. Tell your friends. Santa will have gifts for children, and the lodge' will furnish free drinks for adults and children.. (The door prize was won by : Brother Victor J. Gerlich!)

Fraternally, Victor J. Gerlich, Reporter B NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Dem. Members, Our next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m. at the Wall School Auditorium. The ,officers Would like to see ,a nice turnout for th i s meeting.

Fraternally, The Officers of SPJST- --

FORT WORTH LODGE 154

Dear Members, Just a reminder that our next meeting will be Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Sokol Hall at 3 o'clock. The year of 1967 is slipping by and again it will be time at our next meeting to elect our officers for 1968, and our delegates to the convention in Dallas in 1968.

Good Ole' Santa Claus is on his to , the Sokol Hall! I can just see sweet little smiling faces. Lodge 154 and Sokol will have a Christmas pattY

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vESTN Dec. 22rid, as every year, so don't fon,get the date. Santa Claus is coming to see all the children, Mothers, daddys, grandmothers and grandpas, so be sure to comes Santa has something for all.

Please don't forget the SPJST meeting Sunday-Dee. 10th.

We all of 154 wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Mary Hale, Reporter Houston, Texas Dear Brothers and ;Sisters: When I wrote to inforni you the Supreme Lodge officers present at our District 5 'meeting (Oct. 22nd) de . . clined to tell why the SupreMe Lodge was trying to take the rights of district members away from them, I did not give you the full details. The members of our .district passed a resolution to get an explanation, in spite of objections. The following Saturday, the members of District 3 were then told they had never had any rights.

They were told that their rights were vested in their delegates to the preceding convention.

Why are the members being subjected to such tactics? We were told at Needville that if any member wanted the answer to that question he should ask the Legal AdViser, "preferably in writing." If a by-law is made oat of the Supreme Lodge recommendation 63-e, p:on 11, isidentified as sue . of Sept. 20th (the t stnik) none of the districts could decide to put on an annual picnic on any date . different from those selected for the dates of the two regular district meetings, without first getting permission front the Supreme Lodge.

Could it be that if a member had to ask the Legal Adviser, personally and in writing, that it would look as it the only possible answer which could be Pi y en would be an infallible reason?

If Bro. Kacir's answers are infallible, then the delegates can be expected to come to the convention thinking they must agree to everything the Supreme Lodge wanted.

Fraternally, Jarda Cerny LODGE NO. 2 9, TAYLOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our regular monthly meeting on December 10th will be something special. Why? Well, we're starting out with a covered dish supper at 5 p. , et under way at and our meeting will g

0:30. It shouldn't take .too long. Right after the meeting Youth Leader Sister Amelia pokorny and members of the youth club will present a Christmas prOgram. Yes, and Santa Claus promised he would stop 0y, snow or no snow.

I am really looking forward to the supper, what with, all the wonderful dishes our good cooks can prepare. Oh man! I cannot say more. And it is really something to see the youngsters perform, and you sure don't want to miss that. Be sure and bring your children and let them be happy on this: occasion. Will you do that? I know you will.

We hope to see many of you December 10th, Fraternally, A. L. Boudny, Secy. —SPJST---

SPBT Rest Home h T. Dear Bro. Morris: In our last report we mace ho error. on the following: In memory of Mr. Ed Masnek, by Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Martinek, donation, $5. Should have read: In memory of Mr. Ed Jaresh by Mr.. and Mrs. Jim H. Martinek, donation, $5• Fraternally, Rudolph Troubi Mgr., SPJST Rest Home SPJST

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LODCE NO. 39, BHYAN Dear Members, This is to reM ach a everyone of our members that our next meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th at 2 p.m. We will elect our officers for

the coming year and also our delegates and 'alternates for the coming convention.

I also want to remind all the members and friends to COMP Oa to the Christmas, rogram and party for which the youth worked so bard. It will be held On Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Joe Novosad, Jr., President LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Lodge members decided to have our annual Christmas social on Tuesday evening, Dec.' 12, at 7 p.m. The new officers and directors Will be installed at this time. We will really enjoy our Christmas party this year si ree we

8 have our own lodge home now, and I'm sure Mrs. Bartek's youth club will have a fine program, so everyone make plans to attend the Christmas social and invite your friends and guests to come out and be with us. And for all the children, Santa will be dropping by for a visit, so be sure and be present!

Fraternally, Mrs. E. R. Chervenka, Secretary-Reporter -SP.; ST---LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: At our November meeting we voted to hold our December meeting on the second Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m.

We also voted not to have a social because the election of officers and delegates will be held. This will prolong our meeting and it could possibly overlap into the activity which is held on Sunday afternoon.

Please try to attend this meeting.

Fraternally, G. Louis Kudrna Secretary -SPJSTATTENTION, MEMBERS OF LODGE 138, GANADO Dear Parents, Youth and Friends of Lodge 138, Ganada: State Youth Director James J. Janousek and District 6 Youth Director Elsie Brdecka have met with a few members of .Lodge 138 in Ganado to organize the youth activities that SPJST youth are entitled to receive as members.

In addition to the annual meeting and sausage supper that Lodge 138 will conduct on Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m. at the Far-be-que Cafe in Ganado, there will be a Christmas party for all youth of SPJST Lodge 138 and friends. By request, a •un-filled afternoon will be provided by District C Youth Director Elsie Brdecka, consisting of special games, Christmas crafts that each youth may take home, gifts exchanged, and many other surprises!

This is the first of several regular youth activities that will be provided to make known the many benefits available to the youth, at members of the SPJST. Some of the future e \Tilts will include contests in crafts, talent, royalty, sports, etc., and summer camp, which is the highlight to all active youth. Add to this the many other projects, and functions that the youth take an active part in and you'll see why our active youth membership has tripled in size in the last 2 years. The

VESTNI`K time has come to make available those benefits your youth are entitled to receive. Your presence with your youth on Dec. 10th is requested for your youth to have fun and for you to become more fully acquainted with the opportunities of SPJST membership.

Fraternally submitted by, Mrs. Elsie Brdecka, District 6 Youth Director James J. Janousek, State Youth Director P.S. Questions from anyone are welcomed, by mail or in person on the 10th of December.

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Brothers and Sisters: I want to let you know that Santa Claus will distribute gifts for the small fry on Sunday evening, Dec. 17th, at 7:30 p.m. The youth club will present a program.

See you at our meeting on Dec. 3rd, and at the Christmas party on the 17th. Good luck and good health to all of you.

Fraternally, Stanley Bartos, President --SPJST---LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, retary, gave a monthly report.

Our next meeting will be Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m. At this meeting we will have election of officers, as well as election of delegates. There will be a break between the meeting and the social, which will start at 6 p.m., with a program by the youth.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra, Reporter -SPJST-BIRTHDAY CLUB AUXILIARY, LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Vestnik Readers: On Wednesday, Dec. 6th, we will have our usual cord party and luncheon with Evel yn Mikeska, Cecelia Klecka, Anna Watson. Mary Tilich for Ellen Gill, and Della Miksch serving as hostes' e s. They are planning to prepare a turkey and dressing dinner.

At our Wednesday, Dec. 13th Birthclay Club meeting we are going to have a catering company cook and serve a barbecue dinner. All members and guests are welcome to attend on both of these dates.

Loraine Cocek, English Reporter

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 LODGE NO. 56, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Members: This is a reminder about the annual meeting of Lodge No. 56, SPJST, which will be held Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m., in the Sokol Hall, Corpus Christi. At this meeting there will be an election of officers and committees for the coming year, so all of you try to make a special effort to attend.

We must also elect two delegates to the 20th convention that will be held in 1968 in Dallas.

After the meeting supper will be served to the members. Our sisters are kindly asked to bring pastry or sandwiches. The local lodge committee will provide sausage for that event in the kitchen.

On December 17, we will have our Christmas party at the Sokol Hall, sponsored by loCal lodges No. 56 and No. 79, SPJST, Sokol Corpus Christi, and also SVPS Chapter No. 30. This grogram will start at 6:30 p.m., with a program by the youth club, under the direction of youth leaders Mary Pilat and Judith Majek Santa Claus will be there with presents for all the children. Hope to see a good attendance on this occasion.

Fraternally, John Stasa, Secy. and Reporter --SPJSTLODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOL•S Dear Members and Friends, This year Lodge 15 is sponsoring a Christmas party for all its members and their friends. Each individual is asked to bring a gift as they have in the past. Each lady is asked to bring a gift for a lady and each man, a gift for a man. The price range for these gifts is no less than $1. Parents of children from ages one through twelve are to bring gifts for their own children with the child's name attached to the gift.

Each lady is asked to bring sandwiches, cakes, kolaches, or pies. Punch and coffee will be furnished by the lodge.

The lodge will also furnish bagged fruit for ole' Santa to distribute among those attending, so make your plans to attend our annual Christmas party December 17, beFinning at 6:30 p.m.

Don't forget our regular monthly meeting on December 10, beginning at 2 p.m.

Vlasta, Kamenicky, Reporter

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 LODGE NO. 64, PLUM Dear Members and Friends, This is to remind each and everyone of you members that our next meeting will be held at Stork's Place on Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 2 p.m. This will be our annual meeting and as you all know, we will elect officers for the year 1968 and also a delegate to the convention in DallaS. Fraternally, Kathie Sulak, Secretary TO MEMBERS MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 1, FAYETTEVILLE Just a reminder to you that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 10th, at 1 p.m. in our hall. This is an important meeting, inasmuch as it is in this meeting that lodge officers for the forthcoming year are elected, and also the delegates to the next convention.

We officers would like to see as many of you out as possible, so that the election can be carried out according to the wishes of the majority.

Fraternally, P. P. Baron, Secretary —SPJSTReports LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Since my previous report on Nov. 9th, the following. Memorial Gift was received: In memory of Sr. Emilie Kalousek — $25. This contribution came from Mrs. Lydia Stelter.

Our sincere thanks goes to Mrs. Stelter.

Previously reported — — — 35,709.48 $5,734.48 Total Fraternally yours, Lodge Pokrok, Houston 88

By Naomi Kostom, Secy. to Board of Trustees —SPJSTSENT

Bulletin Board

LODGE NO. 66 CHORAL GROUP Our next rehearsal will be Thursday evening, Dec. 14th, at 7 p.m.

N. M. SPJSTATTENTION LODGE 88: Starting Friday, Nov. 24th, reservations may be made for the New Year's Eve semi-formal dance from 9 till? with the popular Danceables of Houston! Reservations may be made at the

VESTNfK lodge at $5 a person or $10 a couple, and the set-ups are free!

--SP.) STSPRING

DISTRICT MEETINGS — 1968 The District I spring meeting will be held on May 5th, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. 0

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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 III will be held Sunday, April 7th, 1968.

Host lodge is Lodge 66, Waco (Linden Hall). Miss SPJST competition will be held.

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

The spring meeting of District V will be held on March 17, 1968. The time and place will be announced later.

• • The spring meeting of District VII will be held Sunday, March 31st. Host lodge will be Lodge 107, Floresville.

BY-LAW RECOMMENDED CHANCES AND PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED BY-LAW CHANGES Dear By-Law Committee Members: These by-law changes are recommended by the members of Lodge 47, Seaton: ARTICLE, 3 (Under part b, first part of sentence) Delete "Set, and through the medium of lodges." Reword: Set and have the Supreme Lodge bill and collect from every member . . . (continue with rest of the article. This means direct billing and collecting throu gh the Supreme Lodge).

ARTICLE, 4. Under (a) change in line 7: from 30 to 150 members, one delegate. (b) For each additional 150- members, one additional delegate.

ARTICLE 30. Add section (b): No employee of the Supreme Lodge can be related to each other within the first degree.

ARTICLE 35. In the last sentence of Section a, delete "he must be able to read and write the Czech and English languages." (This is a qualification and not a duty of the president). Put- last part of the sentence in Article 35 into Article 28. "They must have previous business experience in the fraternal insurance field." (This is also a quail-

9 fication and not a duty of the president).

ARTICLE 36 d. Leave only first sentence; put rest of this section under .district organizers.

ARTICLE 38 e. At the end of this article add "in the name of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas."

ARTICLE 39 k. End the sentence after "Money to the Treasurer," and delete all the rest of the article.

ARTICLE 45. New addition: No member can be elected an officer in the Supreme Lodge or an officer or director after he has reached age 65, and cannot succeed himself more than three (3) terms. ARTICLE 42. Raise value of bonds for officers to $100,000.00.

Submitted for Lodge 47 by By-Law Committee F. E. lIejl, President Frank Klinkovsky, Secy.

West, Texas November 1967 Dear Brother Krause and Members of the By-Law Committee, SPJST: The following are my recommendations for changes in our present SPJST By-Laws: ARTICLE 3 g -- Leave is. (With the possible exception of ". . . Chief Medical Examiner . . ."). (Note: I strongly believe that the editor should continue to be elected by the delegates to the convention. The editor should not come under the control, or possible control, of any person, group, or body. He MUST be independent if he is to fulfill his journalistic obligations to the Society. If the Supreme Lodge could hire the editor, it follows that they could also fire him, in the event he became personally ob j ectionable or revealed painful truths about matters in the Society. For better or worse, he must remain independent and answerable only, in the long run, to the membership through their delegates at the conventions. I have no opinion on the method of selecting the Chief Medical Examiner).

ARTICLE 3 h—Add the word "State" before the words "Youth Director."

ARTICLE 10 — Add "over 16 years of age" after the words "full benefit member." This needs to be included so as to clarify which members are counted in determining the number of delegates a lodge is entitled to. (How did this escape being in the by-laws?)

10 ARTICLE 28 The language requirements in this article have been diluted and watered down so much that one wonders why it is even included any more. ". . . knowledge of both Czech and English" is so vague and ambiguous that it is meaningless.

I have "knowledge" of French, but I couldn't begin to use it to any degree.

I can't write it, speak it, or read it, but I do have "knowledge" of it; I know it's French when I hear it or see it. I say either keep the wording as is, or toss it out completely. There's no point in cluttering our by-laws with such ambiguities. We all know that this provision will become harder and harder to enforce in the years to come anyway.

ARTICLE 29 a — Ditto as above.

ARTICLE 29 d — Re-word as follows: A director may not hold any other position in the Society, elective or appointive. (Note: The reason for this should be obvious. A director is a policy-making individual, as a member of the Supreme Lodge. Holding another position in the Society might very easily place him in the pecular position of acting contrary to policies that he, as a member of the Supreme Lodge, helped formulate, even though he may have opposed theta at the time. Decisions of the Supreme Lodge are not always unanimous. He might well be tempted to oppose something in a lodge or district that was passed by a Majority of the Supreme Lodge but which he himself opposed. Here, we would have an application of the timehonored American governmental system of "separation of, powers," inherent in both our state and federal governments: one branch of the government legislates, and another carries out those decisions) ARTICLE 30 -- For the sake of information, I think that portion of our Penal Code pertaining to third degree relationship should be quoted in our by-laws, if it is not too long and vague.

ARTICLE 34 — This may be regarded as "nit-picking," but I find no language justification for use of the term "quarter-annually." The word "quarterly" is clear and sufficient It means "quarter of a year." It cannot be construed to mean anything else.

ARTICLE 36 b 1 -- Delete. (Note: I feel that the removal of a District Youth Director should be placed within the responsibility of the State Youth Director and the district concerned).

(See proposal for new Art 41 below).-

VESTNt'K NEW ARTICLE 41 -- Re-codification required. Under this new article the duties of our State Youth Director should be spelled out. At present, we have nothing on this. The details of his duties can be worked out by others, including the SL officers and SYD, but I would propose including the following under such a section: The State Youth Directer has the authority to remove a District Youth Director, after due consultatiOn, advice, and consent Of at least three district officers, and after having given the District Youth Director a proper hearing before the district officers. (Note: Here you would be making it possible to remove a DYD, but only after due process. This would avoid removal on emotional impulse or whim. Another example of "checks and balances."

ARTICLE 54 a — Much has been written and spoken about the frequency of publication of our 'fraternal organ.

There are so many factors to be considered in this matter that, frankly, no hard-and-fast decisions could or should be made at this time. There are many cost factors. At present, publication of the Vestnik costs us in the neighborhood of $40,000 a year. Costs are sure to rise even further. Printing our organ offset would involve a rather large initial outlay of money, but would improve the quality of the paper. Personally, I do not feel strongly about a bi-weekly publication. The only thing I would fear is that at the next convention someone will press for a monthly publication. That would, in my opinion, be disastrous for us. You cannot always go by what others are doing. The two fraternals in the Midwest and up North operate in over 20 states. Their situation is entirely different from ours here in Texas; we are a more closely-knit family. We do not want Our Vestnik to be a monument to what HAS happened, but a good balance with what WILL happen in our Society . Better paper will, of course, cost more. You could cut out all adVertising. (Incidentally, checking the ad copy each week takes no more than about 5 minutes of the editor's time).

I agree with the recommendation of having only one front page, with the back serving as our "insurance page."

As it is now, it does little to attract those we wish to attract — our nonmembers. After some additional figures and factors are explored, I hope to have another proposal about our organ.

Wednesday, December '6, 1967 ARTICLE 56 : Pe-TgriTI thusly: The Vestnik shall cental fire names and addesses Of district and local secretaries no latbr than May 30th of each year. (Reason: The present March requirement usually catches us in the middle of the spring district meetings, and new district secretaries have not all been elected. By waiting until the last of May, the "adresar" would be up to date for a whole year).

ARTICLE 58 a — I agree completely with the recoMmendations of the Publication CoMmittee regarding the method of dismissing the editor, as submitted by them to the By-Law Committee on Sept. 17, n67. and which appeared in the Vestnik did 27 Sept. , As it now stands, I do not 1967. (Note: believe Art. 45 d gives the Supreme Lodge the authority to dismiss the editor, since he is elected by the convention and cannot be considered an "employee" in the same sense that office employees in the SL office. Art. 45 d states that the SL ". fills vacancies in the SL, Editor . . " Furthermore.

Art. 45 e does not ,apply to the editor, since 'oe is NOT a member of the SL. Therefore, the reference to Article 45 a and 45 e should be removed from Art. 58 a).

ADD TO ARTICLE 55 — Again I agree with the Publication Committee that the editor, has the right to attend all meetings of the Supreme Lodge, for obvious reasons.

COMMENT ON PROPOSED NEW ART. 58 c, as made by the Publication Committee: I cannot agree with the PC that the editor should not hold any other office in his lodge or district. In the first place, this position conflicts with Art. 102 of our, by-laws, which gives full-benefit members the right to hold office as "officers of local lodges, in districts, or as delegates.."

(Directors excepted, as set forth in Art. 29 d and Art. 63 i). (Note: The editor is not a policy-making officer of our Society; the directors are.

Consequently, the editor. . could never be placed in a position of going against something ar policy he helped formulate in the first place. This shouldn't be so hard to understand. There can be no argument about the amount of time a district office takes, since thse Occur only twice .a year. The editor is a reasonably intelligent person, or should be, or he would have never been elected to the post in the first place. He, everyone else, knows his individual capacity for wortc,'and .would obviously

Wednesday, December 0, 1907 be very foolish to take on added responsibilities that would in any way interfere with his "bread-and-butter" job of being editor. Most people belong to several civic organizations, all of which take time to attend, even if you don't hold office in them. And certainly, if an editor gives some of his extra time to his district or lodge, this is commendable, and he should not be penalized for it. I say if he feels he can devote a certain amount of time to interests of the SPJST and do justke to the task, and the members feel he can render a valuable service, no matter who the editor may be, then he should not be prevented from serving.

Actually, as has been pointed out, the editor can render valuable service to his local unit and district. I recommend the PC's proposed new Art. 58 c NOT be adopted.

ARTICLE' 63 b — The By-Law Committee may want to leave the door open to District IV to hold two meetings a year, instead of the present limit of one a year. It should be worded, that if District IV WISHES, they MAY hold two meetings a year. As it is now, they may only hold ONE. Their activity is picking up and it might serve as further encouragement to the members in that district if they were allowed to meet twice a year. This might promote greater SPJST activity. It certainly wouldn't hurt anything.

ARTICLE.' 63 c — Leave just as it is.

This is broad enough to cover what was intended, and the last part of Art. 63 a also covers this.

ARTICLE 63 d — All of the heartaches and misunderstandings that have arisen out of this article could be resolved with the addition of one very simple proviso thusly: ". . . and youth director (not leader), assistant youth director (if deemed necessary by the district), plus any other office or offices or bodies deemed necessary by the district. All will assume their office upon election. The District Youth Director and the Assistant District Youth Director (if the district elects one) receive the appropriate remuneration from the Supreme Lodge for work in behalf of the youth." (Note: This would leave the election of more than one vice president up to the districts, as well as that of an assistant youth director. There may be some districts that feel they do not want or need more than one vice president or an assistant YD. The recommendation of the Supreine Lodge on this mat-

VESTN 1 K. ter would make it mandatory to have at least two vice presidents, since they recommended "vice presidents," and that means at least two. Let's leave that much up to the districts, but make it possible for them to elect these people if they see the need for them.

In order to prevent indiscriminate use of her office, I would further propose adding the following after the last sentence in Art. 63 d: In the event the district elects an Assistant Youth Director, he or she will be reimbursed on the same basis as the District Youth Director, but will perform all duties with expressed approval of the District Youth Director. (Note: This would give the DYD control of the assistant's activities and still get the job done. The assistant could thus not act on his or her own and get paid for it).

11 sonian democracy). This would also retain more of the democratic features of our Society. (See Bro. Rudy Sefcik's letter in last week's Vestnik regarding the legislative history of Art. 63h).

ARTICLE 63 i Re-word as follows: Members of the Supreme Lodge cannot hold any other office in the Society.

(This was explained in my comments regarding Art. 29 d) (I doubt that the Medical Director would have time for any such office, and the State Youth Director does assist in making policy. The editor, no matter who he is, does not).

ARTICLE: 96 b — The reference to Art. 66 e in this paragraph is erroneous, since there is no 66 e. It probably refers to Art. 66 b-3.

ARTICLE 104 a — Somewhere into this article should be included the requirement that a lodge must meet at least quarterly in order to remain a separate entity. (A lodge that cannot ARTICLE 63 h — Delete entirely and meet at least four times a year is on forever! Instead, put back into the b y -lawstheodAr.68fomthe1956 very shaky ground as an effective unit of our Society. by-laws as follows: District meetings ARTICLE 104 c — Change the word include the members of the respective "five" to "ten" as the number of districts, who have the right of discussion, make motions and nomina- members needed to constitute a quorum. (A lodge that cannot muster ten tions, elect district officers, including a rep resentative to the SPJST Rest members to a meeting quarterly is on even shakier ground than the one that Home, and to vote on all matters percannot meet at least quarterly). taining to the district. (Note: The ARTICLE 106 a — Add: after "youth present Art. 63 •h is another one of leader" — "and guide, if the lodge so those rare ambiguous gems that has chooses." (In many lodges the guide recently stirred up a hornets' nest in keeps the roster of attendance and one of our districts. No one seemed to testifies as to the eligibility of members notice it for a good many years, and to hold office, based on attendance, then suddenly, attempts have been etc. He may perform other small odd made to enforce a certain interpretatasks assigned to him by the presition of it. There is a good deal of doubt dent). and speculation about what the article ARTICLE 117 c — Change to "Welwas supposed to accomplish in the first fare Committee," which would take place. The part about electing a Rest care of special relief projects, other Home director needs to be added, either here. or in Art. 63 d, along with the than that of sick members.

Miscellaneous other officers named. It needs to be TERMS OF OFFICERS OF THE SL: added that the Rest Home director serves for a 3-year period. It has been Although some men are old at 40 and others young at 65, having an age said by some that the RH Director limit is probably a good thing. Most should be elected by the district caucus corporations have such an age limit on at the convention, but I have always their top officers. The Western Bobelieved, and still believe, that running the affairs of the district should hemian Fraternal Assn. recently adopted such a limit in their convention. remain as closely to the members However, I would definitely not be for themselves as possible. That is why I placing a limit on the number of feel the membership at large should terms an officer could serve in any continue to elect the RH director, as capacity. This is not practical nor realthey have for the past several years. istic. A man would thus give eight or When you keep the affairs of the Sotwelve years of his most productive ciety in the hands of the members, years, and then have to go out jobthey feel they have a more direct stake in running their own affairs. (Jeff er- hunting at agaa50 or 55. This isn't done

12 anywhere that I know of.

EDITOR, — Somewhere (probably in Art. 58) it should be spelled out that the editor will receive remuneration for travel and expenses for the good of the Society. At present, there is nothing, either in our by-laws or in the minutes of the last convention, to cover this item. At the present time, the editor is limited to travel to either a district or state function. For other travel, he must seek and get permission from the president or the vice president. The remuneration should be the same as for other official travel — now 10c a mile, plus lodging and meals.

The editor should not be the "forgotten soul" he once was. He has a unique function in our fraternal society.

REST HOME DIRECTOR: It should first he established what our j urisdiction over the affairs of the Rest Home is, if any, and then we should proceed to spell out the method of his or her election. It would most probably come wider Art. 63 d or somewhere under a separate heading in the article dealing with the districts. In any case, this matter requires positive and immediate attention by the by-law committee.

DEFINITION OF THE TERM "JUVENILE," insofar as voting privileges and calculation of lodge membership for electing delegates is concerned.

Art. 124 tells us they are members "to age 16." It needs to be stated somewhere that after 16 they can vote in all lodge matters and in district matters. Also, Art. 10 deals with the number of delegates alloted to each lodge, but as it is worded now, the basis for the figure is based on TOTAL membership. If this includes only those members over 16, it should so state.

CONCLUSION: These recommendations have been, of necessity, rather lengthy. They are based on months and months of study, personal observations and experiences, and discussions with hundreds of members from one end of the state to the other. Many of these proposals have been revised and re-written several times.

May I also state that I subscribe to the philosophy that the membership should, as much as practicable, have a direct hand in running their own affairs. Thomas Jefferson put it best when he said: "I know of no safe repository for the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves."

FraternallY, Nick A. Morris

VESTNfK Corpus Christi, Texas Mr. Leo Krause, Jr. P.O. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 Dear Brother Krause: Enclosed you will find from our local lodges Nos. 56 and 79, the by-law recommended changes and proposals.

It is the humble request of the By-Law Committee that our proposals be given consideration.

Proposal — Delete "Medical Examiner" from Article 3 g.

Proposal — Add "Medical Examiner" to Article 3 h.

Article 10 reads: A lodge represented by its delegate or delegates is entitled to one vote for every premium paying member and every full-benefit member, belonging to that lodge at least 60 days before the convention, who has all of his premiums, dues and assessments, if any, paid to the Supreme Lodge and his local lodge.

Amendment: Members who have paid-up certificates are also represented by votes in the convention, whether they pay local lodge dues or not.

Article 22 e — Unchanged.

Article 28 — Unchanged.

Article 29 — Unchanged.

Article 37 c — Unchanged Article 37 f — Unchanged.

Article 45 g — Change to read . . . refund 10 per cent ... and retroactive to January 1, 1968.

Article 45 u (New section) — All members of the Supreme Lodge and members cif Committees elected in the convention and having served three (3) terms shall not be candidates for the some office or position, except the editor.

Article 40 — Unchanged.

Article 59 -- Change to read: The chief medical examiner is appointed by the Supreme Lodge.

Article 56 — Vestnik and Publication Committee. Delete the Publication Committee and give the same confi,dence and rights to the editor that are given all other elected officers — to manage his office without this guardianship in the future.

Article 54 a — Unchanged.

This article (54-a) shall not be changed. Every four years there have been attempts made to publish the Vestnik every other week or monthly.

We urge all members and delegates to the next convention to oppose this because it would be a big step backward. We all *must go forward! In our

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 opinion, it is wrong advice from the Supreme Lodge, from the Publication Committee and from the Operations and Analysis Committee. We . ore in good financial condition; there is no legitimate reason to make a savings on the Vestnik, which is more important to our organization than any other thing. Up to now, the Vestnik has been useful and essential to our Society. It is the only connection between the membership to advertise local, district, and state activities, meetings, picnics, and all needs for the daily function of all local lodges of the SPJST. Fraternally, John Stasa, Secretary, Lodge 56, Corpus Christi —sp r RT A JOINT PROPOSAL FROM LODGES NO. 38 AND NO. 141 TO THE SPJST BY-LAW COMMITTEE We, the officers of these two lodges, in behalf of the members of their respective lodges, propose the following for your consideration: 1. That the percentage of 6 per cent now being reimbursed to the local lodges be increased to 10 per cent.

2. That the Vestnik remain as it is now, being pubished every week, re.taining the Czech portion as it is at the present.

3. That adequate funds be set aside to be used between conventions by the Supreme Lodge and used in any desperate cases for any such unfortunate member; providing the necessary information is furnished. (Something like this has been done at the conventions the last two or three times).

4. That the premiums of members in class A-B be further reduced.

5. That the number of Supreme Lodge officers remain the same as at present.

6. That the convention committee be selected as before by the convention chairman and vice chairman of the convention.

7. That the word "Bohemian" on page 21, section 2, paragraph b, be changed to "Slavonic."

Fraternall y , yours, V. IT. Farina, President, Lodge 38 Jerry Stepan, Secrete ry Lodge John Maresh, Pres, Lodge 141 Frank Petrusek, Fin. Secy., Lodge 141 Don't forget your Christmas charity projects!

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ing costs (an average camper pays from $5.50 to $12 per day) that have . encouraged people to invest in camps for big earnings on their investments, and you can begin to see the overInez, Texas whelming demand by the general pubA Request To The Youth Members: lic for youth, camps. Expansion and We, the by-laws c o mmittee, are re- new camps are being planned, but questing that those y ouths studying within the next ten years, there will still remain a chronic shortage of fathe Czech lessons in the Vestnik cilities and choice of sites. Even the ("Ucme se cesky) to write us and let us know if , you are reading and findTexas State Parks, which several of ing the lessons useful. Let us hear. our districts attend, are feeling the from you before Jan. 10, 1968. Send' effect of more people going for outyour replies to my address given below. door recreation. Within 4 years, there Thank you for your cooperation in the will be a shortage of this facility, mak., matter. ing several years' advance reservaFraternally, tion the only way to get a place beLeo Krause, Jr, side limiting any group or organizaP. 0. Box 427 tion to a limited time. These are facts, Inez, Texas '77968 backed up by the American Camping Association!

In the SPJST, the camp program FROM THE OFFICE OF THE has been slow in progressing — up until the last convention. This by no STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR means reflects on the past leaders.

This is something new for us, and CAMPING -- 1968 with anything new there are many With the conclusion of the fall questions a n d misunderstandings youth leaders' seminars, it can be notwhich must be taken care of. First ed that the plans for 1968 camping are of all, what is camp? One of the simwell under way within each district. plest explanations is that it is not a Dates and camp sites are being finalizvacation at some resort with everyed by each District Youth Director, one going "hither and yon." At the and should be forthcoming shortly. same time, it doesn't necessarily mean Without any doubt, 1968 camp will living in tents and preparing all be the most outstanding program that meals over a camp fire. But rather, it we have ever had. The keynote this is a combination of creative, educayear is more variety of organized actional, pleasureful and supervised tivity. Regardless of which camp, all activities, under a trained, competent, will feature special activity for teenand qualified staff that gives the agers, along with special privileges. youth a true sense of togetherness, By no means have the j uniors been group living, team spirit, and a set of left out. There are special plans in values not gained from any other type store for them as well. This next year's of recreation. A youth will learn a camp will feature an educational and great deal from these enjoyable and enjoyable program which will vary challenging activities, more than he little from district to district. AlmoSt or she will ever realize for several all of the camps will be able to proyears to come. Although our camp provide those activities favored by the gram has not progressed to the level camp survey taken last summer. Some of true camp, it cannot be denied that will feature all of them. It is no easy great strides have been made in three task for the District Youth Directors short years toward developing this to locate an available place with all concept. The support and interest in the needed facilities. This year it is this program can be seen in the tremore apparent than in any previous mendous increase in active SPJST year to find a suitable place to ac- youth. You'd be surprised to know how commodate our needs. Those camps camp has been a dominant factor in which do offer all of the camp-type many a youth being active. We are on facilities are filled to capacity with the right road with youth and camp, long Waiting lists. It is foolish to think but we have a way to go yet. they would lease their camp to us Another of the more common queswhen they cannot adequately take tions about camp is the youth tiring of care of their own. Add to this the risgoing to the same place year after

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13 year. This is a very important factor to consider and one which has been and is being investigated thoroughly.

From the 1967 Camp Survey, it revealed that out of over 700 youth better than 680 agreed that the location of camp was relatively unimportant, compared to the program of activities offered at the camp. In other words, these youth agreed they didn't mind atending the same place if there was a good program of activities. Also to be taken into account is the fact that a camp can usually accommodate from 70 to 180 youth at one time, 11 or 12 weeks of camp sessions during the summer, and 1,200 plus youth qualified to attend the 1968 camp figures out to a full camp, excluding the possibility of our 10,000 SPJST youth members becoming active, or any greater percentage of them. It is very probable that we, too, would have a waiting list of youth wanting to attend camp if we had an SPJST Youth Camp, and would consequently not be dependent on a few youths' interest to keep the camp going. However, one fact remains — that if youth are given a choice, they would like to attend different places simply because the choice is there. Take the community with one swimming pool: people do not stop going there just because it is the same pool, but were there a choice they'd probably switch around.

Lastly, not one of the several camps I visited nor the American Camping Association could detect any indication of youth not attending the same camp year after year.

One of the greatest factors to consider in camp is upkeep expense. It will take about $100,000 to purchase land and build a camp. This is an asset that will increase in value in the years to come. Had an SPJST camp been built eight years ago, it would have cost , one-third less than it will today. Aside from the fixed expense of establishment, comes the upkeep, which is costly — how much cannot be said at this time, but the matter is being investigated. However, when a place is leased by SPJST for camp, the fees we pay is calculated to cover their expense for us, a per cent to cover their annual operational cost, as well as profit. If we can afford to rent or lease another's camp and pay for their upkeep and profit to which they are justly entitled, why couldn't this money be going into our own camp?

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This will probably raise the question in your mind, "Should the SPJST build its own youth camp?" Should the camp program be continued?" These are the questions that will probably be brought forth at the convention. However, since a standing committee to investigate was not technically appointed in the last convention for this purpose, I have, on my own, investigated the matter and will continue to do so with the assistance of the seven District Youth Directors. I have note at this time, drawn any definite con-a elusions, because I feel this to be a serious undertaking and one that should be looked at from every angle.

I am confident that results of this research and some definite conclusions will be reached when the seven District Youth Directors and I meet later, well before the convention. In the meantime, I will gladly welcome any questions, opinions, etc., on this matter. This is one issue on which we don't want to leave a stone unturned, and your contributions in this matter will be of great assistance.

By the way, there will be additional articles on this issue in future Vestniks to cover many of the facets not touched upon in this article.

Fraternally, James J. Janousek, State Youth Director -SPJ STFROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Readers, This is to remind all the SPJST members and the youth that the Christmas program and party is Dec. 9th at the lodge. The program is going to start at '7:30 p.m. All the members bring enough food for their family and friends they invite. Be sure and come out.

The youth is going to practice for their program and decorate the hail on Dec. 7th at 7 p.m. We could also use the help of the adults. Be sure to come out and practice and help decorate the hall.

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe Novosad, Jr., Youth Leader LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, Time is passing by so fast! Christ mas will be here before we know it.

I guess everyone is kept as busy as

YOUTH CLU

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 OF THE WEEK

Members of the Hillje SPJST Youth Club HISTORY: OF YOUTH CLUB OF LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE Just a few miles west of El Campo is the community of Billie and it was there in 1964 that a younth club was organized under the direction of Mrs. Chuck Schwartzkopf as the f i r s t youth leader. Throughout the past few years, the club has been active in dancing the Ceska Beseda, charity projects, field trips, and many other projects and activities that have kept the youth of Lodge 40 active and contributing young SPJST members. The club, un-

der the present direction of Mrs. Victor Knebel as youth leader, meeting regularly each month to participate in programs, contests, and other activities. At this time, there are about 20 outstandingly active youth.

we are. We had a card from our son, Larry, from Chicago. He left on his trip Nov. 23 and should be back Dec. 2. He said he is having a very nice time but hasn't seen any snow yet.

I want to let all the members of Lodge 58 know that we are going to have a Christmas tree and Santa's visit at our next meeting on Dec. 10th, at the Hungerford Hall. The regular meeting starts at 1 p.m. The youth club will have their meeting and then we will join the mother lodge at their meeting. They will have election of officers, so everyone please be present so you can do your voting. Then about 3 p.m. we will have a short program by the youth club, and then Santa Claus will come to visit and give out bags of goodies to all who are good.

We Will then have refreshments, and

we ask the ladies to please bring sandwiches and something sweet. Coffee and tea will be famished by the lodge.

This is a very important meeting, so everyone please be present.

Hoping to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Mrs. Julius Kalina, Jr., Youth Leader SPJS' • — LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Our club has finished our float for the Christmas parade. We thank Mr. Jerry Bedrich for furnishing the trailer, and Mr. Marvin Labaj for getting a new Chevrolet and pulling our float. Our thanks to Ralph Dashier, George Schiller, /Edward Hurta, and Norman Ginter who helped build the base of our float, and also to the

We are grateful for the information and picture supplied (some of the youth and assistants were not present when the picture was taken) by Youth Leader Knebel, and for the cooperation and interest of the adult- lodge members who help this fine youth club.

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 Hewett Funeral Home for furnishing pet for our float. Our V e cir',1 ln n n go to '1 - as. Connie Bell Gai , pan_:;•(1 the scene for our float. 1' 11 the children had a part in decorating the float. Our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Green for the hay for our float.

Since we have such a large float we decided to let the officers of our youth club ride on the float. These are Lance Grimsley as Joseph, and Patricia ,Shenkir as Mary; others are Joan Schiller, Lynda Green, Karl Kacir, Carmen Engbrock, and Eddie Hurta.

We used 250 feet of foil to cover the base of the float.

We will have a youth club meeting on Saturday, Dec. 9th; at 1 p.m. After the .meeting the children will decorate our Christmas tree at the lodge. The children made all their tree decorations; they used old Christmas cards and egg cartons to make their bulbs; also chains were made out of red and green construction paper and pop corn was strung on thread to make a chain.

Each youth club family is asked to bring one dozen Christmas decorated cookies wrapped in saran wrap to be hung on the tree. These will be used as favors at our Christmas party.

Our club will be host to our mother lodge members and friends on Thursday, Dec. 12th, at 7 p.m. This will be our Christmas Social. Turkey will be served and each member will be contacted to bring a covered dish to go with our menu. Hope to see a large turnout on this date.

Fraternally, Francis Bartek, Youth Leader — SPJSTLODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Club Members, Our November meeting was a huge success. We decided to have as our Hospital, charity project the State children's ward, and perhaps a basket for a needy family, also. So bring a can of non-perishable food or a toy (new or old) to our December meeting on the 17th of December at 2 p.m. Santa will be there with gifts for all of you.

Your youth leader, Mrs. -kTry Valehar, OR 4-1734 209 Mayo San Antonio the gra'

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Christmas party in December, but Christmas stockings will be given to the children or children's parents at our annual lodge meeting Sunday, December 10th, at 2 p.m. at the National Hall. ernally, Dorothy Kudrna, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Members and Readers, This is to let you all know that we are going to have our December meetings on the third Sunday -- Dec. 17th — at night, at the Legion Hall. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and the youth will have a short Christmas program at 7:30 p.m., followed by good ole' Santa. Hope the weather isn't too bad for Santa to make his rounds.

The surprise party for Mrs. Grones turned out real nice; the weather was warm and all the youth were there.

I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Galetka for letting us have the party at their house and for all the work they did. Thanks again! And I want to thank everyone who came out. I know Mrs. Grones was surprised.

Fraternally, Mrs. Linda Mikush, Youth Leader ::1 :9J ST—

LODGE NO. 40, IIILLJE

Dear Members, Well, Christmas is just around the corner and people will be attending Christmas parties. We will not have our regular meeting and party on Dec. 5th, because another party is scheduled for that night.

So members, please remember that the Hillje youth club will hold its regular meeting and also Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillje Hall. I hope the parents of the members bring them to the Christmas party on Dec. 8.

Fraternally, Mrs. Victor Knebel Youth Leader sp.1

members are asked to come decorate the tree and ballroom.

Then on Dec. 17, we are having our lodge Christmas party for the adults and youths, starting at 1 p. m.. The youths are to bring gifts costing from 75c to a $1.00 and are to be marked "youth" — boy or girl, and the adult gifts from 50c to 75c and marked "man" or "lady". The ladies are asked to bring a lunch for our social.

Fraternally, Irene Slovacek, Youth Leader —SPJST-

YOUTH ACTIMY CALENDAR DISTRICT II Lodge No. 47, Seaton Star Hall

Sunday, Dec. 10 — 4:30 p.m.; Annual Fun Night sponsored by youth club (money-making project).

Supper will be served consisting of barbecue on bun, sausage sandwiches, chips, pickles, coffee, pie, cake, and kolaches will be sold separately. Cake walk and games will be played, all at a nominal fee.

Everyone invited.

Meeting — first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Lodge No. 87, Temple

Dec. 1, 7 p.m. — Float in the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade; downtown Temple Dec. 8, 8 p.m. — Christmas program at the VFW Hall Dec. 12, 7 p.m. — Christmas program, lodge hall Dec. 15, 6 p.m. -- Christmas caroling to different homes of our senior members Dec. 23, 4 p.m. — Santa Pal delivery of toys, food, and clothes.

DISTRICT NO. 7 Lodge Na. 133, San Antonio

Youth Club Meeting — 3rd Sunday of every Month , at 2 p.m.; American Legion Hall on Southcross (old Dwight St.) in South San Antonio

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Dear Members, On Sunday, Nov. 19, we held our monthly meeting at Slovacek's Ballroom. Our door prize went to Mr. Victor Gerlich.

A youth Christmas party is planned for Friday, Dec. 15, at Slovacek's Ballroom, starting around 7 p. m.. Each member is asked to bring at least 2 guests and some cookies for a lunch afterward. On Thursday evening the

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

Dear Friends, Our next meeting will be held Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m. Everyone please try to attend.

There will be a Christmas party on Sunday evening, Dec. 17th.

Fraternally, George Wensowitch.

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LODGE 58, IILNGERFORD Dear Readers, This has been a busy year since school started so far. We have had two meetings and will have one this month.

I have seen some of you in different places. Our club has been selling candy for a money-making project. Our assistant youth leader, Mr. Preston Howell, has moved from Rosenberg to Hungerf ord.

Fraternally, Patsy Kalina (13)

was held at the SPJST Hall, and everyone was served a very delicious dinner.

We all wish them many more years of happiness. Mrs. Petr, is better known to us as Mama Bessie, and is our youth leader.

Fraternally, Sharon Mandak, Reporter -SPJST-

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LODGE 84, DALLAS Dear Readers: On October 29th, the youth club had a Halloween party. Everyone came dressed in a costume. The best part of the party was the Spook House. We want to thank all the mothers for making the party so much fun.

On November 19th, the Youth Club held its meeting. The Christmas party and program were discussed. Everyone took part in a sing - song and refreshments were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Petr celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on November 26th. The church services were very inmpressive. The reception

May our departed ,sister rest in eternal peace.

Henry Mares F. W. Martinec E. J. Bedrich --sp., 61— RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, on behalf of the membership of our lodge, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, DAN G. STASNY,

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LODGE 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, This month we didn't have a meeting.

I hope everybody had a nice Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to Saturday because my brother, Larry Kalina, is coining home from Chicago. Our lodge will have a Christmas party with a play.

Fraternally, Peggy Kalina (10) LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Dear Vestnik Readers, We will hold our Christmas party and December meeting on Saturday, Dec. 9th. The following day, the 10th, we will have the lodge meeting at 2, and supper at 6.

Fraternally, Theodore Dusek STLODGE 17, NEW TABOR Dear Vestnik Readers, On November 12th, our lodge held its monthly meeting. We are planning a Christmas party. We made a few decorations. We read the minutes of the monthly meeting. We are planning a very good. We played a little football.

We drew names for the Christmas party. The football game was real fun.

Fraternally, Dick Dusek (9)

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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, Texas, in behalf of the membership of our lodge, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed sister, MRS. OLGA COUFAL, who passed away unexpectedly at her home in Zabcikville, Nov: 17th, 1967, at at the age of 77 years.

Funeral services were conducted at Seaton Brethren Church on Nov. 18.

Interment was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Rev .F. J. Kostohryz and Rev. Frank Simcik officiated.

Born in Industry, Texas, in 1899, Sister Coufal was the former Olga Marek. She was married to John J. Coufal on Sept. 15, 1908.

She had been a member of the SPJST and our Lodge for 53 years.

Mourning her passing are her husband, John J. Coufal; seven sons, John Coufal, Joe Lee Coufal, Alvin Coufal, Robert Coufal, Henry Coufal, William Coufal, and Julius Coufal; three daughters, Mrs. D. A. Houy, Mrs. Earl Christy, and Miss Clara ,Coufal; two sisters, Mrs. Albino. Haisler and Mrs.; Lydia Jezek; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Two sons, Alois J. Coufal and Frank E. Coufal preceded their mother in .death.

who died Nov. 20th, 1967 at the age of 71 years.

He is survived by his wife, and son Ray Stasny; a sister, Mrs. Sybil Siegmund of Austin; and three grandchildren, Kenneth, Richard, and Sharon Stasny, also of Austin.

A sister, Miss Mary Stasny, and a brother, Jerome Stasny, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday Nov. 21st in the Condra Memorial Chapel, followed by 10 a.m. rites at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Eugene Braden and Rev. Jerry Smith officiated. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

A. L. Boudny Jerry E. Tallas Jerry J. Mucha Resolution Committee -SPJST--

IN MEMORIAM In behalf of the members of SPJST Lodge Bluebonnet No. 169 of Brenham, Texas, we wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of our departed sister, CECELIA JOSWIAK, who passed away Nov. 16th, 1967, after many months of illness. She was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, after a funeral mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brenham. Cecelia Joswiak was a charter member of SPJST Lodge Bluebonnet No. 169, and a member of St. Mary's catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, W. B. Joswiak, and three sons, Bobby, Earl and Skippy Joswiak, and six grandchildren.

May she rest in peace.

S. H. Ewell Eugene Nowak Edwin Schmid. —Resolution Committee

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, on behalf of the membership of our lodge, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family, especially the wife, daughter, and parents of our dear departed lodge brother,

krisnk (beautiful) — krasni (beautifully) dobrk (good) — dobie (in a good jay) mekkk (soft — mace (softly) chuff (poor) — chude (poorly) bohaty (rich) — bahate (richly) drahk (dear) — draze (dearly) hloupk (silly) — hloupe (stupidly) hravk (playful) — brave

JERRY ADAMEK, 54 years of age, whose untimely death occurred in an early morning auto accident on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1967, in Cameron when he and his family were returning home after playing a'n engagement at the Bryan SPJST Hall with the Vraiel Polka Band.

Brother Adamek was born on Sept.

8, 1913, in Cameron, but had lived in the Seaton vicinity all his life. He was married to the former Miss Marie Drevojanek on Nov. 19th, 1938, so they had n!elebrated their 29th wedding anniversary only the Sunday before the fatal auto accident.

He was a active member of our lodge, having served as vice-president for a number of years. He was also an auditor for RVOS Lodge No. 5. He was always conscientious of his duties.

Surviving are his wife, Marie Adamek; a daughter, Deborah, 18; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Adamek, and a whole host of other relatives and friends who also feel a great loss in his passing.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, at the Seaton Brethren Church, with the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz officiating. Interment was in the Seaton National Cemetery, with the Paces of the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in charge.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live in our hearts forever.

Resolution Committee: Agnes Motl Emily Mikeska Dorothy Pechal -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the members of SPJST Lodge No. 91 of Crosby we wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our d e p a r ted brother, EDWARD KOTRLA, who died Friday, Nov. 24th, in a Baytown hospital at the age of 67 years.

Mr. Kotrla was born in Ellinger, Texas. The family moved to Taylor where, he married Lydia Romanek and then moved to Crosby. He had lived

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UCIVIE SE CESKY Lekce osmadvacata — Lesson 28 The Adverb — Prislovce Adverbs express quantitative qualitative, relational, or circumstantial determinations, such as notions of place, time, manner, cause, result, or purpose.

Some adverbs are used to modify the sentence as a whole and not any certain word, like: snad—perhaps; ovsem — of course.

Adverbs are simple, relative ("connective") or interrogative. They are derived from other parts of speech — nouns, adjectives, pronouns, or verbs. Examples: dum —doma (at home), dam& (home dill — dole, doff' (downstairs) veselk (merry) — vesele (merrily) dlouhk — dlouho (for a long time) 6eskjr — &sky; anglicky„ — anglicky kdo (who) kde (where), zde (here), v gude (everywhere — PLACE kdy (when), tehdy (at that time), vidy (always) — TIME jak (how), tak (so), nejak (somehow, nijak (in no way) — MANNER ♦ • Compound adverbs are adverbs formed by combining a preposition with a declinable word in its particular case.

Example: docela (completely — do plus eel() (a whole) potom (afterwards) — pa plus torn (loc. of to).

• • An adverb stands in the same relation to a verb as an adjective to a noun: miij otec veera pfijel do Chicaga — veerejSi piljezd meho otce do Chicaga.

Here are some adverbs derived from adjectives: rychiy". (quick) — rychle (quick) tepIST (warm) -- teple (warmly)

Neuter nouns are sometimes used, in the function of adverbs, as predicatives.

Example: Je teplo, chladno, sucho, draho, atd.

There is often a semantic difference in the suffixes — E and — 0: Ptak leti vysoko, nizko, Dues je teplo Dnes je chladno To je vysoce zajimave Ten elovek stnkSli nizce jsem teple obleeen prijal ho chladne Suffixes — sky and — cky (from the same adjective endings). mluviti e'esky, polsky, nemeeky, anglicky, 6insky atd.

A word about the suffixes — Oil and eji (eji) The suffix -- ej gi and ejSi are ADJECTIVE endings: rychleigi, pravidelneig, zdrave$1. for adjectives ending in —kk.

—okk, these endings are dropped and —Si is added to the stem, so that s and z becomes and 'i, so: girokSr — Mfg MAO — and the suffix ei is added in a small group of adjectives, so: leh-kk lehei hezkk — hezei mekkk — mekei • • The suffix — eji and eji are the ADVERB endings: rychleji pravidelneji zdraveji leheeji hezeeji inekeeji Notice that there is an element of ACTION, or DOING in the above words.

• • The superlative degree is formed by the prefix nej — Example: neikrAsnei gi, nejlehei, nej131ii gi, n krasnejSi, etc.

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Look up any words that are new to you.

VEBTPIS in Crosby for 44 years, where he had farmed and also worked for Humble Baytown Refinery for 15 years.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby Brethren Church, and the Brethren Men's Brotherhood'.

He is survived by his wife, 'Mrs. Lydia Kotrla of Crosby; one son, Rueben Kotrla of Channelview; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Wotipka of Highlands; three brothers, Jerry Kotrla of Temple, Fr: tak Kotrla and John Lorence, both of Teelor; four sisters, Mrs. Millie Jiraeee of Houston, Mrs. Frances Bertschelee of Galveston, Mrs. Emma Simcik and Miss Vlasta Kotrla of Taylor; five grand children; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in the Earthman Funeral home in Highlands on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26th. The Rev. Dan Marek of the Crosby Brethren Church officiated. Burial was in White's Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Arthur Lostak Alvin Franta Lad Doskocil -Resolution Committee --AP t CT--.

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UNE SE CEP' Lekce devetadvacata - Lesson 29 The preposition - Piedloika There are 2 types of prepositions: primary and secondary Primary prepositions are v, na, bez, etc., and secondary prepositions, are formed from declinable words through combination with primary prepositions, po-dil, etc. such as o-kolo, There are also prepositional phrases, frequently used by people in the journalistic profession, such as: v ddsledku neeeho, v ramci nee'eho, etc.

Here is a list of the most commonly used prepositions: bez - without die - according t o (short form of podle) Podle - according to podel - along, alongside vedle - beside do - into dovnit • - (go) inside kolem - round, around okolo - around, bypass krome - besides, with the exception of misto - place, spot od - from, away from uprostied - in the center of with se and s ze and z - out of, from. u -- at . ttvnitr - inside behern - during the course of nisledkern - as a result of . za ucelem - for the purpose of ✓ dfisledku - as a result of ... na zaklade - on the basis of . k, ke, and ku to, up to proti - against naproti - across from vzhledem k in regards to. kydli - because of . za - after, behind pro - for (also through and along, when used as a prefix pies - across skrz - through, on account of mimo - besides, out of (town), miss (the target). na - on ✓ - in po - after nad - over pod - under pied - in front of mezi is between

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 Assignment Construct sentences, using all of the above prepositions_ Translate the following into Czech: I. He came without his hat.

2. According to her, she no longer cares.

3. The scenery was beautiful along the river.

4. She sat beside her husband: 5. Father said, "go into the house!"

6. Mother called "go inside!"

7. The ring of beseda dancers went round and round.

8. They danced around the wedded pair.

9. There is no one here besides me.

10. What a beautiful place!

11. I am from the region of Domailice.

12. They sat in the middle of the circle.

13. Come with us!

14. Ile ran from the fire.

15. Is she at their home?

16. During the conversation, I learned he was from Chicago.

17. As a result of our conversation, we started corresponding.

18. We went for the purpose of looking at the art exhibition.

19. On the basis of these figures, we can proceed.

20. Go up to him and greet him.

21. Walk up to the wall and look over.

22. They live across from us.

23. Because of her, we got wet.

24. She followed her brother.

25. Do this for me, please.

26. Walk across the street carefully.

27. I was out of town on business.

28. Ills shot missed the target.

29. Sit on the bench.

31, After the meeting, a social Will be held.

32. A picture hangs over me mantle piece.

33. There is mud under the table, 34. We stopped in front of the /retie 35. Come join us!

Some of the listed prepositions have other meanings than those listed,especially when they are used as prefixes. Ex.: PRO-jel, PRO-ziroTImat, PRO-my slit, PRO-hrat, PRO-dined. good dictionary must be consultel for these various uses and meanings.

A worm is about theonl y ereltr7e that doesn't stumble end fall, olv,'e a while.

To get things done, one needs two things: 1) a definite plan, and not qtiite enough time.

Wednesday, December 6, 1967

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Death Claim3 Paid During ovember, 1967 TEMPLE, TEXAS December 1, 1967 Death Claim No.

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Date of Admission

Date of Death

Age

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10-22-67 72 A-274 9-13-14 29 Taylor retired 9140 Alfons Oslick , 9-29-67 81 A-6861 5-19-07 128 Mart retired 9141 John E. Barton, 10- 2-67 66 B-2724 6- 4-40 154 W. Union operator Fort Worth 9142 Olddiska Polachek, 10-11-67 81 A-11705 5-11-24 68 Nelsonville retired 9143 Theresa Susen, 10-16-67 A-1365 3-10-12 78 165 Moulton housewife 9144 Anna Havlik, 10-23-67 88 A-1098 3-13-04 17 Caldwell retired 9145 Tomas R. Kubin, 10-14-67 87 11-16-19 A-7637 84 Dallas housewife 9146 Katherina Zastoupil, 10-24-67 B-4908 91-57 65 58 Hungerford retired 9147 Samuel Alan Dubose, 10-21-67 83 A-8040 41 Port Lavaca 10-10-20 retired 9148 E. Hugh Hengst, 10-16-67 115-11 75 A-6946 housewife 167 Penelope 9149 Mary Barton, 10-29-67 87 7- 4-15 A-2889 47 Seaton housewife 910 Marie Cabla, 10-21-67 76 11-12-16 A-5660 Shiner farmer 10 9151 Klement Peterek, 10-16-67 7-17-34 JC-55 44 Houston comptroller-professor 88 9152 Leslie J. Vasek 10-14-67 19 6-23-59 D-22481 West 6 9153 George X. Smajstrla, Jr student 10-30-67 80 A-2964 9-13-08 48 Beyersville retired 9154 Rosalie Koneschik, 101-67 73 A-6263 2-10-07 Seaton housewife 47 Rosie Chudej, 9155 10-29-67 85 A-6669 5-18-02 92 Fort Worth retired 9156 Frank Paprskar, 111-67 2-12-38 62 D-431 housewife 24 Cyclone 9157 Anna T. Nussbaum, 10-14-67 81 B-700 4-15-31 146 Galveston retired 9158 John V. Vlastelica, A-6592 10-13-67 87 3- 5-11 San Angelo housewife 160 9159 Rosalie Sefcik, C-1920 115-67 65 127-33 farmer 29 Taylor Joe A. Pokorny, 9160 10-30-67 B-2414 3-22-39 74 114 Fairchilds retired 9161 John Kutej, Jr., 11- 1-67 62 B-2094 7- 2-38 Jourdanton farmer 147 9162 Adolph Orsak, 113-67 51 10-11-33 01780, 01481 5 farmer Tioga 9163 Edd F. Jaresh, 11'7-67 A-8404 67 3-26-22 Fort Worth shoe repairman 154 9164 Anton T. Becan, 10-27-67 76 A-10721 12- 9-17 125 Westhoff retired.

9165 Frank Baros, A-1287 118-67 91 12-10-11.

23 Moravia retired 9166 Anton Kresta, B-3441 10-23-67 -77 6- 2-44 163 Bay City retired 9167 Emil C. Mau, 10-16-67 63 W-30225 21-64 Brenham housewife 169 9168 Cecilia Joswiak, ,A-2813 88 119-67 11-12-05 Seaton 47 retired Frank Spanhel, 9169 C-682 11- 3-67 76 8-12-28 13 Dime Box retired 9170 Joe F. Kocurek, B-3089 11-20-67 70 1-20-42 Taylor photographer 29 9171 Daniel G. Stasny, 11-18-67 60 E-936 9-14-56 Taiton 30 merchant 9172 Victor Dolezal, A-5733 11- 7-67 74 11-12-11 120 Deanville mechanic 9173 Win. Fritscher, A-5615 11-20-67 86 3-14-09 Wharton 151 housewife Stavinoha, Filomena 9174 A-507 11- 5-67 93 1- 8-06 Snook 9 housewife 9175 Anna Rubac, B-4077 11-13-67 72 104-50 63 Sweet Home retired Anton Joe Faldik, 9176 A-1380 11-17-67 77 9-13-14 Cyclone 24 housewife 9177 Olga Coufal, To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt sy mpathy.

R. A Urbanovsky, Secretary, Supreme Lodge, SPJST

Wednesday, December 6, 1057

VEBTNIK

20 One of the most important lessons is that success must continually be won, and is never finally achieved.

There are those who look upon the supposed fortunate in our social effort who have achieved places of influence and distinction, as though they had in some way gained a citidel in which they could stand secure against every attack. In truth, all they have done is to gain another level of responsibility.

Every .day_ is one of test. Every ,day put8 at risk all that has been gained.

The greater the achievement, the greater the risk of loss.

As has been well said, it is not worthwhile to talk of the end of the period, for you are always at the beginning' of a new one. You cannot rest content. You have been vigilant; it remains to be yet more vigilant. You have been faithful, but fidelity is an active virtue which demands its daily sacrifice of any counter interest, its daily responSe in energetic service.

SPOLEHL1VA POHROBNICKA SLIABA Jsme pohotovi Vam posolullti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv avlaltniho poplatku.

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SPJST Entertainment Cakdar As a matter of policy, only those Ketivities and functions promoted by

or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be publi3hed in tie SPJST Entertainment Calendar. Such notices ';. or publication should be submitted a bunafide lode off i cer, or in some eases. liv lc-Are hap managers. oi.17,!, No, 6, Cottonwood Saturda Dec. 9 — Bank party New Year's Eve Dance — Fiddle Swingsters —SP.1. STL'atige No. 15, Bueltholts Monday, Dec. 25 -- Vrazel's Polka Band Sunday, Dec. 31 — Vrazel's Polka Band --SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting -election of officers and delegates New Year's Eve — Music Masters —SPIST, — Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Sunday, Dec. 17—Christmas party, 7:30 p.m.

--SP.T Lodge No. 29, Taylor December 23 — HI-Toppers January 1 — 1968 — Lee Roy Matocha --SPJEITLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Dec. 9 — Two-Steppers Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting; election of officers and delegates Saturday, Dec. 16 — Kaluza Band Saturday ,Dec. 23 — West Polka Band Monday, Dec. 25 — Otis Beck Saturday, Dec. 30 — Fiddle Swingsters Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve -Two —SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Dec. 9 — Christmas party at 7:30 p.m.

—SPJST-Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Dec. 9 — The Traits Saturday, Dec. 16 — The Continentals December 25 — Triumphs New Year's Eve — The Jades —SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Sunday, Dec. 10 -- Youth Fun Night, 4:30 p.m.

—SPJST---Lo tiKe No, 54, West Thursday, Dec. 7 — Social night Thursday, Dec. 14 — Social night Thursday, Dec. 21 — Social night

VESTNIK Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Saturday, Dec. 16th — Lodge Christmas party ---SPJST-Lodge 86, (Linden Hall) Waco Saturday, Dec. 9 — Czech Mates of West Saturday, Dec. 16 — Lodge Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 17 Annual meeting; election of officers and delegates to the ca1ivr area.

Saturday, 1.7 ,za ;Monday, De " Saturday, iinois e New Year -..

olka Band

Lotie,; No. Monday, Dec. 25 -- fIlythrn Masters; 5 to 10 Saturday, Dec. 30 — C. J. and the Jewels Sunday, Dee. 31 — Bohac Sisters lodge No. No. 81, Dallas Sunday, Dec. 17 — Monthly meeting; game and fun night.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Polka Peppermints Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Dec. 6 — Birthday Club Card Party and Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 7 — Chili ,aupper. 6 to 8 p.m.; Social at 8 Friday, Dec. 8 -- Teen Dance Saturday, Dec. 9 -- Dance; Hal Kidder of Houston Wednesday, Dec. 13 — Birthday Club meeting and luncheon Thursday, Dec. 14 — Spaghetti Supper • at 8; Social at 8 Saturday, Dec. 16 — Dance; Top Hatters of Houston Sunday, Dec. 17 — Christmas program at 3 p.m. — Santa Claus and his goodies will be "there!

Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. LeeRoy Matocha; Beer Bust from 7 to 8 Thursday, Dec. 21 --- Chili Supe r at 6, Social at 8 Friday, Dec. 22 — Teen Christmas Dance — a Christmas present for all who come!

Saturday, Dec. 23 — Dance; Ray Jurecka of Weimar Thursday, Dec. 28 -- Beef Stew Supper at 6; Social at 8 Friday, Dec. 29 — Teen's New Year's Dance — 7:30 to 11:30 Saturday, Dec. 30 -- Dance; Tee Tiemann of Yorktown Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance from 9 till ? — with the Danceables of Houston playing.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Dec. 9 — Jae Patek from Shiner Sunday, Dec. 10 — Regular lodge meeting 1 p.m.; election of offices for 1968 Thursday, Dec, 14 — Ladies' Circle and Christmas meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 — Annual lodge Christmas program, beginning at 5 p.m.

Lodge No, 111, Tuesday, Sept. 1.2 (and thereafter) — Social sel Skating Rink," .; Road, Houston

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Lodge 130 — Sokol Zizkd, December 9 — Semi-Formal Cbri: tmas Ball — music by Polka Peppermints December 31 — New Year's Eve Ball; music by Eric Honza.

—SPJSTLodge No. 135 -- Sokol Erns Sunday, Dee. 10 — SPJST meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 — Christmas party, vonsored by SPJST, Sokol, and ZCBJ. New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Johnny Mensik

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

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A well lived life should lead to tranquility, without tranquilizers.

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The oldest building in the U.S. is the Palace of Governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Knowing what to do and how to do it is 50 per cent of any task.

A tiny deed, well done, achieves more than all the grand ones, undone.

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6. PROSINCE 1967

OD REDAKCNiHO STOLKU TO I ONO

eska, Piislovi

Zas o nejakk cent vY g. Aekoliv to bylo oeekavano, musime se piece znovu po• zastavit nad z ykgeni pogtovni dodavky, ktere byly minulY tYden uzakonene kongresem. Schazi jen podpis presidenta Johnsona, ale je bezpochyby, ze tak neini. Tote zvfgeni ptijde v dobu, kdy ceny vg eho pottebneho zbOZ1, jakoz i potravin, stale stoupaji. JinYmi slovy, co pied lety stalo pouhYch 10 dolarti, stoji dnes $11.75. Denier v autovYch zavodech zadali a dostali vY ggi plat. Toto je videt v cene novYch aut, ktera, stoupla pramerne o $116 vice ne2 v loni.

Zamestnanctim pogtovniho oddeleni byl take udeleny vY ggi plat a to pet procent. Oleni vgech brannYch moci dostanou o 4.5 procent vYggi, poeinaje 1. kijna t. r. Vint° to zajiste nevi zavi-

Dobrota srdce jima, nasilim se nic neujima.

• o Cukr se nejida pinou hrsti. ♦ Vrana vrane oka nevykline. o Kdes rad viden, zridka bYvej, kde nerad, nikdy.

• Kdo kaideho posloucha, zle eini; kdo nikoho, jests Mire.

Uzakoneni noveho poRovniho zakona znamena, ie od 1. ledna bude stat petcentova znamka Best centu; etyrcentova, kartka pet centu; dopis letadlem zvY.gen od osmi centu na deset; kartky letadiem od 6 na 8 centu, v gechna pogta druhe tridy, toW noviny a jine podobne tiskoviny, od 2.8 centil na libru na 3.4 cena od 1 centu na 1.3 cent& Podie toho, po gtovne na vysilain nag eho organu bride stat nejakYch 30 dolara vie tYdne, celkena asi 125 dolara kahlY tYden.

• • Navrhy stanovnimu vyboru. V tomto eisle eleni si rntAou preeist obsahle navrhy od ritznYch pramenil stanovnimu

vYboru, jen6 se bude schazet po tleti v Temple dne 9. prosince. Jako vgechny jine navrhy, ktere ji ts byly a teprve budou, uverejnene, eleni si je maji opatrne pfeeist a udelat osobni iisudek. Bratr Staga ,tajemnik radu C. 56 v Corpus Christi, podava jeho navrhy, jako i navrhy Mar else' 56 a 79, desky i anglicky. Phi eteni techto navrbal, jest zapotreby miti pri nice Stanovy na gi Jednoty, bychom wean o ktery elanek neb odstavec se jedna.

Nejvic pojig t'oven umisteno v meste Dallasu, dle spray od irstavu . "ivotniho pojigteni. Z vg ech state ma stat Texas nejvic — 231 — a z toho jest usidleno 125 pojigt'oven v Dallasu.

Vgechny bratrske spolky v USA a v Kanade melt' poji gtern v obnosu 18 bilionu dolarti koncern roku 1966. KadYin rokem tento obnos stoupa o pfibli2ne dalg iho bilionu. Majetku vlastni v gechny za 4.1 bilionu, cos znameni 24 cen-

tit majetku (assets) za kaidY dolor pojigteni. Toto jest skoro dvakat tolik jako maji obchodni pojigt'ovny.

• • Musime v ni veriti. Ma-ii nage Jeclnota jiti naddle do predu a miti skvelou budoucnost musime my v gichni — jak Utednici, organisatoti a fadovi eleni — v ni pevne vetiti. Nername se za co stYdet, mime to nejlep gi pojigteni bratrske vabec k dostani, a nesmime hati se zminit, ie zastupujeme bratrske pojigteni a to, co vgechno poskytuje. MAZeme pracovat s obema rukama jedna ruka podava pojitteni, a druha to, co je v gechno s bratrstviin spojeno. A jako kaidSr prodava6 6ehoko'iv na svete, musi v torn pevne vet% a vent, ie prodava to nejlep gi k dostani.

A schazi-li tato va gnost u prodavaee, je te'Ako pfesvedeit prospekta o vyhodach nagich pojistek.

• Na nas zalezi. Na nas samkch zda ostatni si nas budou vaZiti eili ne.

Budeme-li vynucovati si svYna ratinkm chovanim a svou vzdelanost jejich obdiv a budeme-li je seznamovati phi kOcle prilditosti s pokroky, jake by mel eesItY narod einiti, bude se o nas vMy hovotitl a v gude s nejvetgi actou.

To plati pri verejn3"rch vYstupech, v Padovem jednani, v hudbe, atd.

A chceme-1i v gak o nagem narode vykladati, musime satni jej &five dokonale znatl, milovatl rodnY Jazyk a cititi k nemu vkelou lasku. A jen ten, kdo z hlubokeho pfesviiddeni jinemu neco

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dokazuje, je schopen vzbuditi a neho to stejnou viru. * Osvojeni jazyka eeskeho je kaklemu prospeg ne jiZ se stanoviska °beetle vzde lanosti, "Znalosti druhelici jazyka se stava elovek, dvakrat elovekern" pravi anglicke pokekadlo zcela spravne, protole kaklou novou feel otvira se eloveku bohaV poklad, eels kultura onoho naroda, uloiena v jeho literatufe, a umanuje se mu osobni styk s pkisluSniky onoho naroda.

Rozhledneme-li se kolem sebe, vidime vgude, jak i jini narodove ye Spoj. sta-' tech hide se hla,si ke svemu privodu jako nape. Ireane a zde v Texasu Mexi kani. KaZdY z techto narodit se zdobi syYrn odnim ocizna,kem a vitbec se za to iiestydi. A tak to ma bYt i mezi natna...

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dopisovatelfi

ilad Cislo 47, Seaton Mili bratii a sestry etenati Vestniku: Budeme mit na gi Vaneeni weal a program 16. prosince, a2 pozdej napigu, nername to je gte vie vypracovano.

Nag e pfi g ti schaze se bude konat 3. prosince tak se hled'te vgichni dostavit.

Vage dopisovatelka Mrs. Robert Haisler ---SPJSTkid Karel Jonas e. 28, East Bernard Bratfi a sestry, Vanoeni Program a nadilka pro deti se bude potadat 17. prosince v 7 hod. vehr. Doufame, Ze vas hodne ptijde.

Se sesterskym pozdravem, Carrie Bohaeik, taj.

tlernItn ..fadu eislo 1, Fayetteville Upozornuji, 0,e nage vYroeni schitze bode konana druhou nedeli, dne 10. prosince, v na gi sjni, o jedne hodine odpoledne. V tete schuzi budou voleni nZednici p ro ntig ti rok a zaroven, delegati do pjjig tiho sjezdu. Toto jest dOlcZita schitze a proto vas bude oeekavati v co nesivet gim poetu. Laskave ptijd'te a vykonejte yogi povinnost, dle vagi chuti.

S bratrskym pozdravem, P. P. Baron, tajemnik ___sp,TST--ftid Karel Jona g e. 28 v East Bernard Sestry a brat•i • Yarn, Ze na g fad bude zas letos potadat IVIikula gskon nadilku pro ty nage d.7,ti. 1ViladeZ otednese program a pak Mlicula g podeli deti. Toto bude v nedeli veeer 17. prosince v 7:30 veeer.

S bratrsicYm pozdravem, Stanley Bart* pked

Od Birthday Club tadii cis. 88, Houston Ctena, redakce a mili etenati, Mesieni schilze na geho klubu bude jako vkly druhou stredu v mesici dne 13. prosince, zaeatek v 9:30 rano schilze a pobaveni a v poledne velkY chutnST obed, ponevad2 to bode pkitom zarovers i vanoemi oslava. Tak se elenky budou mit obed zdarma. Navgtevnici jsou vitani a doufame, lie jich zase hodne pkijde. Tegi nas to kdy2 pkijde hojne navgteva . Hostitelkami pro mesic budou sestry: Della Miksch, Evelyn Mikeska, Mary Tillich a Anna Watson, Sophie HruhV, dopis.

Inez, Texas Bratil a sestry, a Cleni odboru mladeie Stanovni vYbor zada, abyste nam laskave sdel i li via uznavate za vhodne a pottebitelne ceskou eitanku ye Vestniku pod nazvem "Ueme se eesky".

Prosime, dejte vedet, ne pozdeji nee 10. ledna 1968. Odpoved' po glete na niieuvedenou moji adresu. Piedem diky.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Leo Krause, Jr. P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 Mid Anton J. Cermak eislo 56,

Corpus Christi Oznameni Cteni broth a sestry: Z ittadovny tajemnika tadu Anton 6ermak eislo 56 SPJST se oznamuje, nage idiroeni schfize se bude konat hou nedeli 10. prosince, zaeatek ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Tato schfize je dO10ita pro dalM spolkovou einnost. Proto pkijclete v gichnl mezi nas. Va se li pHtomnost jest ziadouci aby tento na g Fad zdarne pfisobil p addle. elenstva stale pkiboia., ale spolko y cii schtize jsou slabe nayg tevovane, pond jedny a ty same tvate. ✓ teto schuzi se budou volit atednici a vYbory pro Ojai rok 1968, a dva stupci (delegati) do sjezdu, kterY bode v Dallas, Texas Proto ptiidete a zvoite si Okeclniky die yakho prani. Po schfizi bode spoleena. veeeke, 1/7bor obstara klobase a spolkaki jsou p•ispet k tomu nejakYm peeivem neb eimkoliv jak obyeejne, ygechno bode s povdekem pfdiato. ✓ ned611 17. pre ince, zathittek v 6:30

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Ve stkedu 6. prosince 1967 veeer, se bude poradat Vanoeni nadilka v Sokolovni za u4as1 i •adu e:slo 56, kadu 79, Telocviene Jednoty SAol a pojiSt'ujiciho spolku pru'i ohni a rozgirenernu poji gteni SVPS cislo 30. Klub mladeZe pkedvede picipravo yanS,. zabavnY program.

Vgichni jsou ustiye zvani mezi nas.

S bratrskVm pozdrayem John Stab; Tajemnik itad C. 92, Fort Worth Bratri a sestry, Predne y am pkipominam na g; prosineovou schuzi v nedeli 10. pi °since pkesne y e d y e hodiny odp. Jest t.-) naSe v:Vroeni schae, kdy se budou volit arednici Mau a delegati do sj: zdu a take vYbory. eas nam ittika ' arse se nezda, ale bode tosau • 20 rokki co jsme melt siezd lady ye Fort Worth. To bylo v 1943, jinymi zmeny byl pa pri, e zvolen piedsedo0 na gi Jednoty hr. Edward L. Marek, a to byl y aZnS7 krok do bouclooena Jednoty. Nebudu se rozepiovat o dalMch zmenach, aekoliv je poeitam k dobru pro vzrust a va.2nost v gech trid nageho .lidu a americkeho lidu vtibec zde ✓ Texasu. Douram, a pkal bych ci, a.by ve sjezdu v.Dallasu se odhlasovaly rfizre zmeny, ktere budou vyhovovat jests lepe pro dal gi ratist Jednoty .v dnegni tzv. moderni dobe, Jest tedy nutne podavat navrhy a o nich rokovat. .Jest nutne, aby nas bylo v to v;Troeni schfizi co nej yic, nikdo p eni nucen, ale je to jeho povirmost. Kakb% Men bratrske jednoty ma stejnY` podil, jak jedrani tak v majetku radii v%ibec. Proto, Dkijd'te, kdo jen maete. ')i,e schfize so bode konat v dobre nalade.

Po schtizi, jak obyeejia,. bode chutnA veeeke, ku -ktere - nage scstry yt'7,(1,T donesou hojnost peeiva, a a ostatni se pcstara kad. Na shledanou ye schuzi!

Ted' musim oznamit pro mne smutnon zpra yn. Dne 7. listonado aids na, Yeenost opiisti.i mktj mrk, cl gi brat: Anton Po del gi trVaiici p onioci. je-ho zdravi nebylo v celem jeho . .ivete" pH lig valne, piece se doLl 67 let. Nebudu se rozepisovat o stave jeho nernoc , , jerk posledni dobu trpel hodne na Vice az mu jeho srdce yypoyWilo c110,bn.

Zesnal braty b y] Menem radii c. 154 zde ye Fort Worth. Nevin. kdy pkistoo1,0 pi7tvodrcsi Mepil, ale jSetn n oorni. nem Hclu C, 92. Prat i' ✓ Ruske Ukrainii dne 9, leclna V rocs lake 1900 a do Amerlky ja kdy '2'; mi bylo 12 let IT roce 1•106; to do Galvestoriu, pak. do Rowery.

Mono 1916. 0 rok pozdNi sem do Fort Worth, kde Anton pakztravil celff jeho dospelY Zivot. Nst budiZ jeho pamatce

ye stiedu 6. prosince 1967 at' Zije ye veenem pokoji. Die jeho punt mel obtady pohtebni po katolicku.

Bratr byl start' mladenec, nebyl &nat.

Pozustali po nem tki bratti, ja. Josef, Jan a Frank, ov gem teZ cela tada neteki a synovcti a jinS7ch ptatel.

Sestra Sylvia Dolko g jest pkitomne v nemocnici, sta y jeji neznam, pkejem ji vgak brzke uzdraveni. Kdo je je gte nemocen nebylo mi oznamen y . V sobotu 9. prosince je to taneeni zaba ya pki hudbe. J. Patek ze Shiner. Pkijd'te si zataneit.

Nage schtze bude 10. prosince a Zensky krouZek ma jejich schttze 14. prosince, budou mit Vanoeni program a volby fikednic. V nedeli 17. prosince budeme mit Vanodni nadilku a peknY program, jak obyeejne kaZdY rok pro nage eleny a jejich ptatele a pkiznivce nageho kadu. Pkijd'te se s nami pobavit. Na shledanou.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Josef Bedan, dop.

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Rad C. 58 v Hungerford Broth a sestry — Nage yYroani schtlze se bude konati v nedeli 10. prosince v Hungerford sini v jednu hod. odp. Bude volba kednikt a take delegata do pki gtiho sjez du. A budete-li mit navgtevou, tak jich vemte ssebou do schtze. Pro deti, ani Mikulag nebude schazet. Sestry jsou Zadane, aby donesly new pro svadinu, o kavu a eaj se postara fad,.

Pkijd'te v hojnem poetu, radi vas uvidime, mnoh3ich jsme nevideli uZ skoro 10 let.

Prosim, udr2me na g bratrsky spolek co nejdele, abysme gli potad do pkedu.

S bratrskYm pozdravem Adolf 8abrrgula, taj.

—SPJ STOznameni do Seaton a okoli Phitele — Timto yam dayam vedet, le schftze Narodniho htbitova na Seaton se bude konati druhou nedeli v prosinci desateho v 1:30 hod. odp. v hospode Tom Sefeika.

S pozdravem, Frank D. Mikeska, taj.

--SPJSTKovar, Texas Va,Zena redakce, bratki a sestry, Vzpomnela jsem si, le bych mela neco napsat, aby na gi elenoye nezapomneli, 2e vanoeni program i se stromkern budeme mit po pristi schtizi dne 10. prosince. Svaeina take bude. Mikulag pkijede a asi kaZdemu neco doveze.

Vgecko ted' jde tak honem a diovek hned neco zapomene. oas u/Dva, bude konec roku, ani se jeden nenada.

V ESTNf K MinulY Uden a jests tento tYclen beseduji v nagem okoli manZele George Korteff z Fort Worth. Ve stiedu p11jell take k nam a to nas pote gilo, pane jsme si pobesedovali. U rodiny manZeln Albin 8tepanovSrch v Burleson maji ted' dva synky a jednu dcerku.

Rodiee gt'astnYch manZeln jsou manZele Jerry Stepan a manZele Malatkovi v Gonzales. Maji v gichni velikou radost.

Pfejeme mu zdravi, aby rostl. Gratulujem! Bratr August Hajdik je u2 doma ze gpitalu a dolake pokraeuje.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem, Mary Stepan -----SPJST-----

Rest Home Ennis, Texas Ctend redakce, bratki a sestry, velice na mne pusobila zprava ye Vestniku, aby byla omezena 'Ceske, eetba a roman docela odstranen, z toho jiZ stejne mak) obsahuje. Je to eeskY spalek, ale tak daleko jsme pokroeili, Ze stall eleni si nezaslotai nic ku pfeeteni! Timto promyslenYm navrhem by se ublililo vgem stargim otoucim, neb se tegi od tYdne k tYdnu na to, co vie Vestnik pkinese pro potechu dloveka. A panu redaktorovi v duchu vdeeirne za to, jak jej vede a povzbuzuje mladeZ k ueeni eeskeho jazyka ,take snimky skupin zavedl, ktere dodavaji nalady dalgim, kteki se dovidaji o nich. Nevi se kdy v Zivote se nam mule hodit ku prospechu, z ylagte za yalek. Muj synovec za druhe svetove valky, le umel eesky byl pkidelen k poSte a byl a getken hruzy a zmrzaCeni nebo i zabiti. A maniel j eho sestry, le umel teZ desky stal se vedoucim u jiste zodpovedne praci ye ktere mel zkugenosti z otco yeho zavodu jako plumbed-. Proto je tfeba bYti dbalYmi, zylagte, aby men na ge deti molnost pkiuditi se druhemu jazyku, mimo jen toho, ye kterem jsme byli vychovani. Tedy na gemu bru. redaktorovi patki dik nas v gech, le v nagem Vestniku zavedi deskou eitanku, ktera mnohYm pomule k lep gimu pochopeni eeskeho jazyka.

A tern sta0m, aby se naddle pusobila radost, dehoZ si po dlouhe praci zasiouZi a, aby na g spolek mohutnel a zkvetal. Zadam, abyste nam neubiran, Ceske detby ve Vestniku, aby se male zachovala tak jak je ted'. Zdravim viechny bratry a sestry na gi Jednoty.

Anna Herzan elenka od roku 1912

Oznameni radu, schfize JAHNI scntzE OKRSKOVE — 1968 Jarni schnze I. okrsku se bude konati 5. kvetna 1968 u icadu C. 13 v Dime Box. o Jarni schtze II. okrsku se bude konati u tadu C. 48 v Beyersville dne 21. dubna.

Jarni schfize III. okrsku se bude konati v nedeli 7. dulana 1968 u kadu C. 66 ph Waco v Linden halu. Bude take volend kandidatka do souteZe 'Miss SPJST" od tketiho okrsku. o

VYrodni sch.fize IV. okrsku se bude konati 28. dubna 1968 u kadu C. 77 v Bomarton.

Jarni schnze V. okrsku se bude konati dne 17. bkezna 1968. Jine podrobnosti budou oznameny pozdeji.

Jarni schnze VII. okrsku se bude konati dne 31. btezna 1968 u tadu C. 107 ye Floresville.

RESOLUTE SOUSTRASTI Spolusestry a brath kadu Osveta eislo 38 v Kovar, Texas, timto vyslovujem upkimne citenou soustrast poznstale rodiny nad Umrtim jejich decry a mandeiky nagi spolusestry HELEN CULPEPPER, ktera zemkela dne 14. srpna 1967 ve staki 40 let. Pocho yand byla na Oak Hill bititove ve Smithville. Pohkebni obkady vykonal vldp Clyde Holtman.

Necht' cela rodina pkijme za ce1Sr lad nail soustrast a zemkela, necht' odpoeiva q pokojl.' best budi2 jeji pamatce zachovana,, Mary Stepan Emma Stolle Lillie Evieie Resolueni vS7bor RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI Spolubratki a sestry kadu Osveta 6isio 38 SPJST, v Kovar, Texas timto vyslovuje upkiinne ciVenou soustrast po-

VESTNIK zUstale rodine nad funrtim jejich otce, •statieka a my naSeho spolubratra VOJTECHA JANFieKU, ktery zemrel 12. kijna 1967 ye stall. 73 let a ulolen k y eeneinu odpoeinku na hibitove v Cistern. Vlp Allen Black vykonal pohrebni ob •ady. Zemkelemu spolubratru prejeme klidnY odpoeinek a svetlo y eene at' mu sviti. Cest budi2 jeho pamatce zachovand.

Mary Stepan Emma Stolle Lillie Evieie Resolueni vYbor RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, niZepsanY resolueni vYbor radu Osveta 'Oslo 38 SPJST, v Kovar, Texas, vyslovujeme naSi hluboce citenou soustrast poznstale rodine nad ztratu manZela, otce, statieka a nakho spolubratra JULIUS KALINA, kterY zemrel 3. eervence 1967 ve steal 70 let, pochovan na hrbitove CeskoMoravai Bratil v Kovar, Texas. Fara(.• F. J. Kostohryz vykonal pohrebni °brady. UjiSt'ujeme Vas, mile, rodino, ze eltime s Vami a velice zelime jeho odchodu. best budiZ pamatce jeho zachovand a svetlo vedne at' mu sviti.

Mary Stepan Emma Stolle Lillie Evieie Resolueni VYbor —SPJST-

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, niZepsanY resolueni vYbor za tad Osveta eislo 38 SPJST v Kovar, Texas, timto vyslovujem up •imne citenou soustrast poziistale rodine nad iuhrtim manZela otce a my spolubratra ED MATULE, kterY zemrel 3. eervence 1967 ye stari 70 let. Portistala rodino, my vime, ze eelite jeho odchodu, ale bude yam litechou, ae i my spolkovi bratri a sestry soucitime s vama. Zemrelemu bratru prejeme klidnY odpoeinek a Kane svetlo at' mu sviti a eestna pamatka mu je zachovand.

Mary Stepan Emma Stolle Lillie Evieie Resolueni vYbor

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI Spolubratri a sestry radu Osveta 'Oslo 38 SPJST v Kovar, Texas timto vyslovujeme pozustalci rodine naSi hluboce citenou soustrast nad ztratou manZela, otce, starieka a naSeho spolubratra EMIL JANE(MA, kterY zemkel 18. dervna 1967 ye steri 71 let. UloZen na hititove ve Flatonii, vlp. Alle Black vykonal pohrebni ebrady. Zomtelemu prejeme klidnY a veenY spanek a svetlo veene at' mu sviti. Cast :budiZ jeho pamatce zacho. Yana.

Mary Stepan Emma Stolle Lillie EviCie Resolueni vVbor NAVRHY NA ZMENU STANOV

Corpus Christi, Texas Mr. Leo Krause P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 CtenY bratte tajemniku stanovniho vYboru: Prilolene nalezne'S dalSi navrhy na zmeny nekolika elanki) a ocIstavca naSich stanov, a active Zadam aby jste byli tak laskavi a vzali v fivahu tyto zde podane nazory stanovniho vYboru od radil eisla 56 a Cisla 79 Corpus Christi, Texas.

Za mistni stanovni vYbor zilsta‘am S bratrskYm pozdravem John StaSa, tajemnik Ve Vestniku ze dne 20. za •i 1967 byly uverejneny zineny a opravy elankti naSPJST stanov, jen byly dodany sjezdovemu stanovnimu vYboru k uvaZeni a pak k otiSteni ye Vestniku anglickY. VetSina tech men cloporneenYch jest zamena jistych slov v bojmenovani, (nebo-li tak zvane pravopisne inluvnicke nahracini slova) v anglickern tisku naSich stanov.

Mnohcly nepatrne nebo mane 7rYznamne slovo si vyAdde. ye sjealu zbyteenoti debatu, jako na priklad v roku 1956 ye sjezclii v Temple, nekteri zastupci se utkali jen o nepatrnou flu no celeho slova, ale pouze jedhu pismenku ye slove nebo reditel. Po deli debate byl na to peAddan br. Mieek, profesor Ceskoslo yanskYch jazykt), kterY nahodou byl pritomen co zastnpce radu eislo 155 z Austinu, aby to rozhodl, co je spravne. On bez jakehokoliv vysvetloVani . dlouheho i'ekl: ze oboje jest spraNne: My co stanovni vYbor jsme v naSi poradni schdzi

Ve sti•odu 6. prosince 1967 vSechny takove zmeny oprav pravopisu, ale zamitli tyto nasledujici elanky zmen.

Clanek 3g pritomne zni takto: Zvoliti eleny Hlavni aradovny, reciaktora Vestnikti, vrchniho lekare a .asechny vYbory poladovane pro spravu Jednoty; stanovit jejic.h platy jakoZ i edmany delegatti, sjezdovYch firedniktit a vYborti, jen se maji platit z vyclajoveho fondu Hlavni firadovny.

Odporueeni Hlavni Uradovny jest nasleclubei: Vypustit z onoho elanku tyto slova redaktora Vestniku a vrchniho Prijotim teto zmeny by se clocililo toho, ze sjezdovi zastupci napriSte by ponechali s yrehovane pra y() Hlavni radovne, aby pouze ona je mohla jmenovat (najimat).

Clanek 3 h zni: Zpinomocniti Hlavni Uradovnu, aby mohla najmouti aktuara, reditele (Ike a vYpornoc pot •ebnou k rizeni zalelitosti Jednoty. Nakoupiti jakoukoliv vybavu, nabytek a potreby a rozhedovati o clarech dobroeinYm a, vzdelavacira Ustaviim, coZ ma bYti zaplace11Q z vYclajoyeho fondu Hlavni a •adovny..

Odporueeni H. U. jest: Pridati slova redaktora Vestniku a vrchni lelca• S prijotim neb schvalenim tato zmeny by se dalo pram) Hlavni fi•adovne, aby jen ona, najimala redaktora Vestniku a vrchniho lekare.

Nak clopc,• rueeni jest: Redaktor Vestniku, aby naddle byl volen sjezdovYmi zastupci.

Vrehni lekar jruenovan, naliman HlaVni Uradovnou.

Clanek 10 zni: Pad zastoupen s yYm delegatem neb delegaty jest opravnen k jeclnomu (1) blast( na kaMeho Mena platiciho pojistne a na Mena s pinYmi paitky, ktek dotVenemu radu • alespod Sedesat. (60) dni pied dnem sjezdem a jenZ ma, zaplaceny v'Sechny poplatky na pojistne a poplatky a prirW.ky reclove, jsou-li jake.

Dodatek: — Cleni co maji zaplacene Paid-up eertifikaty jsou bez rezclilu zastoupeni' svYrni hlasv ve siezfiecb. i kdy neplati zvlaStni ro.dove prispeyky u tech radii, ktere ,je maji zayedene.

Jest muoho radu, kde se takove Fnevky nepoladuji a elenove jejich W.,dy zastou peni ve sjezdech tan fa(I. Ymi zastupci.

Clanek 22 (e) zni — Za fieelem prekladu protokolu a nove priiatYch stanov do Ceske red, predsc,'a

Ve sti'edu 6. prosince 1967

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lfun k nahlecinuti: Hlavni firadovna doporueuje, aby celY tento elanek byl zruSen. My odporuenjem, aby tento elanek ztistal nezmenen. alanek 45 u — NovY odstavec Vg ichni eleni Hlavni firaclovny a eleni vSech vYborti co jsou voleni ye sjezdech a slouZili neptetrZite tri lhfity nemohou se uchazet na dale do toho sarneho Odporueeni Hlavni firadovny jest: firadu neb vYboru, av g ak je volitelny Vypustit cely tento odstavec (e) do jineho fitadu neb vYborti, kdy to Die naSeho spravneho dobrozdani, odjeho schopnost dovoluje, stranenim tohoto odstavce by se porualanek 54 (a) gilo to, : .o jest vyteeno v Usta y e v fivod7 -, -Oredni organ Jeduoty nese lazev Vestnich oc . •Lavcich na strane 21 a 23 Ces- nik. Je y yo 1, a pakYch si nov, kde mezi jinYm je •uvede- silan na atb. pojistne no a 1 zaclovano, abysme vytvotili, a atd. Hlav;.;t d.uje, aby posilov: • i bratrskou a spoleeenskou vydavan by) stiedu, to druZno.. mozi elenstvem, snaMti se udrjest, jecinoo Zet mil.. vane tradice, obyeeje a jazyk lage schtJak budeme na g ich oredkil. ze a podniky spolkoveV alanek 23: My, doportieujeme, aby tento elanek V tomto elanku ptitonme i minule zUstal nezmenen, JiZ pied ntirtulYini se polacluje, aby kaklY uchazee do sjezdy byly aineny pokusy neinit z natadu Hlavni Utadovny mohl eisti a ps5.g eho tYdeniku etrnacti dennik, neb meti Oesky i anglicky — to jest, ge musi sidnik, s poukazem, ze jsou mnohe jine ovladat oba jazyky. bratrske Jalnoty, co mail organ meOdporueeni Hlavni Utadovny jest: sienik, 12 vytiska za jeden rok a 2e Zmenit na slova kdo jest znaly obou jim to postoeuje.

• eei aesky a anglicky. Timto by se KaalY hospodar, obchodnik a organivyrozumivalo, ze uchazee (kandidat) do sace nejlepe vi, co je prospeSne pro jefiradu H. u. by nemusel urnet eisti ho podnik a die toho se zarizuje a upsati.

Pevfmje, aby obstal, vzrtstal v jeho. petMy odporteujem aby tento elanek sobeni.

Znstal nezmenen.

Dle nageho nazoru ptijetim takove Olanek 29 — HlaYni Utadovna dopOrneuje podob- zmeny jakou nom doporueuji Utednici Hlavni fitadovny a TiskovY vYbor, je nou menu i v tomto elanku. krok do zadu. My, co jsme pomahali My oclportieujem aby i tento elanek ztstal nezmenen. Maine zato, ze jest tuto nagi Jednotu zakladat, budovat, nam ptirtstia k srdci. Byl to ten nag je gte mezi nami dosti schopnYch &lent, co ovlatlaji oba jazyky, aby mohli byti organ bratrske Jednoty, kterY nas spovolitelni y e sjezdech do eitadu Hlavni joval, bylo to nejpUsobitej.gi pojitko seznamovaci meat aenstvem mistnim i Utadovny a vYborti. vzdalen'ym. Na g Vestnik tak jak je nyni alanek 37 (c) zni: Tajemnik vede; zapisy o vegkerein verne slotai svemu Ueelu. We co pottebuje je zlepSeni papiru. Kdri, na ge Jedjednani Utaclovny a iaformuje elenst yo prosttednictvim, organu o nota byla chuda, tak jak ti jeji zaklaVgech dilleatych usne genich dosHe- datele, kteti sem ptijikieli Co chudY nYch ye schtzich Ma y. nfadovny, od- ptistehovaleckY lid, si Ocly yYdrt%ovala organ co tYclenik a nyni krl y mime poru6eni Hl. fita,doVny jest.

Vede zapisuje o ve g kerem jednani lohu skoro dva miliony a cElkoveho majetku pies 15 miliont, chteji nekteti za Hlavni Otadoyrty. g ettit tam, kde to neni mistne ani My odporoeujem aby tento. elanek ztrozumne. Na g Vestnik, laery s1 uzil stal nezmenen. Uz nyni mame mai° skoro od zaInZeni SPJST co tYdenik 1 zpra y z Hlayni itta.dovny y e Vestniku, s jeho ptedchtdcem "Obzorem", kozylagte eeska east je opomijena, a my nal neoeenitelne slOby naki Jednote a e pettebujem vice vedet o spolkor,evime jak by jsme napti g te spgne vYch zaleZltostech a ne mane jak jest oznarnovali na ge podniky a schuze vd planovane H. fit. alenstvo bra,trskYch etrnactideniku. jednot ma bYti nravidelne informova, Zvla g tnim ukhzem je, kde se planuje no o yg een dilleMtYch zale2itosteeh. o zvY govani platfi ttedniktm Hlavni alanek 38 (f) pokla,dnikovi pisemnou Ufadovny, vYbortm a yYpoinoci, ale ani zpra,vu o kaLle eeste, ve prospech Jed., noty, a pc*ladnili, ptedkladO, je tacit* jeden; te".chto bro,tril Et., seder si ne-

a mistoptedseda sjezdu jmenuji trielenEY vYbor, jeho eleni musi ovladati anglickou a oeskou tea dokonale. bor na opravu stanov coda tomuto vsrbora ti'i opisy upravenych stanov a protokolu eeskY preklad protokolu stanov musi byti u y etejnene v eas die riarizeni zakontl statu Texas.

vzpomnel na mistni radove arednky einovniky, kteri kona,ji to spoil ovou praci taktka zadarmo. Jest to jen A.azka Casu, kdy pritomni yerni to,houni zaptaZeni v to spolkove drobne ricpostradatelne praci yyptahnou, jejicli mlsta uprazdnena budou muset bk-U nahraZena, ale kYm? Mlad gi genera.2 ma velmt malY zajem o spolky a je gto thn mengi tam, kde nejsou snadno vydelane dolary. Jest take poukazovano na rfizne vylohy spojend s yydrZov•thim Utadovny, cestovne do ruznych sc [Awl, odmeny okrskovYm organ) rum, "Kluby MladeZe". UvaZovali js: ,t" a vett o zru geni "Tiskoveho clogli k nahledu, ze nage j: 'JST by se snaclno obegia bez n(....

I zlet o°addr: zvoleny- sjezdem by mei niti kakly j v lik dti ery, jakou n k volenY ye sjezdu a ne sebou porueniky. elanek 40 — Pravni radee d000rueujem, aby tento take Alstal nezoOnen. eldnek 59 zni: Vrchnl lekai jest volen sjezdem. Zmena Vrehni lekaf jest jmenovan Hlavni Otadovnou.

S bratrskYrn pozdra,vem.

John Stara, taj. faclu C. 56 ----SPJST--fad Anton J. ertna..k, c, 56 Corpus Christi Ve Vestniku ze dne 8. listopadu 1967 mezi rilznktni doporOenirni od "Operations and Analysis Committee", jest, aby byll ve sjezdu zvolent jen 6tyti tednici do Madovny na, misto nynelich kteti pfitomne konaji stanovami fireene povinnosti, j:;c,t to: pfeciseda, mistoptedseda, tajoi eetnik a pokladnik.

Tento vYbor pojednava, ze o jednail, neb se radii), se etytrai -niky, jinYmi neI s pokladnikern a s teditell a tito podali sve cob , o:darti. (opinion) ttady fieetniho a n cl •!-Idnika slotr2it v jeden Utod Dle na§eho clobrozclani )5.7 se tim neu gettilo, protoe nekdo )ra,ci musi delat, a najate yYpomoe o:jsou tak spolehlive jak sjezdem vole, itedre niei, kteti si tiveclomuji svoji a za.mestnani stale na ct i i •oky, take hodne znamend v zapraco y:"ini se s tlaienYmi povinnostmi.

Dopornenjem, aby poeet tech flednikt zAstal nezmenen.

Tento salnY vYbor doporneuie, aby stanovy byly yvti g tenY v knftaim forinAtu jen anglicky.

Poznarnka nob zminka, kde byln. jen malt% poptavka po eesk3ich tigtenYch stanoVach mohlo multi easteene svoji ptieirtu v torn, ifg nmoho e'lend nevec16-

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6 lo, Ze jsou na sklade y budove Hlavni fitadovny v Temple.

Kdyi se ma omezovat Pesky tisk pro nage Pesky etouci eleny, tak si dovolujem doporudit aby v nahradu za kniZrii format tyto stanovy byly oti gteny ye Vestniku kacklorodne aspori jednou, a to bud' prvni tYden v mesici lednu, a neb ye slavnostnich eislech, budou-li ony want v budoucnu.

Za stanovni vYbor s bratrskYm pozdravem na vgechny zilstava John Staga, tajemnik

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VESNICK/ ROMAN ALOIS tIPEK: LOVCI STESTi

Pokradovani Potapky jako gipky mihaly se hladinou a sttelhbite ztracely se v dedave spouste vody, aby kousek dal lehce se piny sttibrnYch krimeji.

Libal dival se na ne, na jejich rozmarne hry a povidal: "Vidig ty eipery. . .? Neboji se. . . Do• laloubky sjedou za kusem potravy a vra ti se piny stilbra. Vy jste take takovi potapeei. . Ztratite se do ciziny a nebude diouho trvat, vratite se s kapsami pinYmi penez."

"Jen aby jo!", procedil Venou g stisknutYmi zuby.

"Jake pak strachy!", zahanel jeho nejistou start. "V gem se dobte povedlo.

Podivej, tuhle Ha gek! Dobie se na neho pamatuju. Byl rozedranY a 'SpinavY, vgi mel, kdy ho sem ptivedli po 'SHIT. A dnes jakeho dela chlapika!

Ten se, pane, ma, ten ma celY rok posviceni. Povidal poselak, ie jim denne nosi z mesta kolki kilo masa. A kdo mu k tomu pomohl? Jen on sam a Amerika! A pomftZe jinYm taky! Co pak je tady u rids? Jen hromada diuh-Ci. Ale v Americe je penez jako slimy. Jen chytte se k nim ptitoeit a bude tatovi bla.hoteeit, ze to na tu cestu vypravil."

"Uvidime!", byla jedina odpoved' na ten ptival slov.

"Uvidime!", opakoval po nem otec. "'Maim se na to sam. Jen si v g eho vgimni a chytracky se chop toho nellengiho! ygechno okoukej, jak to tam Mali, a toho neivYnosneidiho se d0,! Bez krejcaru nebudeA, nemusi g se pro zaeatek chopit hoed toho nejhornho. AZ' se ti to povede, Dade se uchytit, pak se podivag, zda by tam nebylo nem gikovnett° pro holky. . . Anda by mohla fined, ma u'Z' se gkolou pokoj. Pepka bude za rok taky fraj. Zatim jim tam nee° najde g. Do to doby hospodatstvi

STNIK

jegte udrZim a holkam tech par zlatek vyplatim. Pak at' to v gechno timeba Pert vezme! Nebude to tak dobte?"

"U2 jsme vdera o tom mluvili!", odbyl ho syn.

"To nic negkodi. Je to didelita vec a o takoye se inn& mluvit portad. Ja bych si potom zaridil tfeba hokynatstvi a myslim, ze bych .se zase postavil na nohy. Par stovek mi picece zbude, do zadatku to tak stab, a o to ostatni se uZ postaram. Neni nad obchod! To je bezpeena cesta k penez-am, ale to dtina na polich, to je jen robota pro ty hlupaky, kteti nemaji tuhle," a li gacky se zadrbal na deelem a samolibe se usmival, jak on je filuta. Jak schvaine nil a v karty hral, by se zbavil to dtiny, a jak potom, al bude volnY, teprve uka-ik lidem, co je v nem, a co vgech"pfebudovsky advokat". no dovede Syn jiz nepromluvil. Vgak uvidi jednou, jak to vkchno dopadne. Prod pied bihat udalostem, kdy t ed' teprve sedi na kozliku a jede na nadrall? Jegte neni v Americe a ji2 ma uvaZovat o tom, co bude delat, al tam bude. Vgak uvidi, co mu bude ku prospechu. Proto nemluvil, nebot' pokladal tatikovy takei za marne a zbiteene. Hadat se nechtel a souhiasit s temi nahledy take dobte nemohl.

Bylo mu koneene vgechno dokonale lhostejno. Ma se &it od, rana do trekra tady nebo v Americe. Mysli-li tatik, ae je to v Americe lep gi, at' mysli! Prod by mu v torn branil? V gak je -dude do ust stejne daleko.

S takovYmi myglenkami jel Venoug Libalu d oAmeriky. Nejel honiti 'Atesti — barevneho, svildneho motYla. . . Ant ho nenapadlo. Jel do Ameriky a byl ptesvedeen, ze se tam pracuje, ji a spi jako tady u nds. . . Buda tedy pracovat, jist a spat. Ostatni ptijde samo sebou. tatik holky za nim, dobra! jdou a budou delat total co on.

Proto se nerozeiloval tatikovYmi zory a vyklady. Take lido j g mu nekolikrate nadhodili, prod se ho otec chce tak najednou zbavit. . . Zenit pin"' se chce. Ani to Venouge nerozeilovalo. At' se 72eni, ma-li na to chut'! S tim piece nema on, Venou g , co delaLi Start'' je gte nekolikrate pokusil se pfed svnem rozvinouti obraz s yych pianil do budoucnosti. ale nedatilo se mu ziskat pro ne synova zairau a vylakati ho z mieeni. Vida marnou narnahu, nechal toho a hvizdal si jakousi staroclaynou pisnieku z mladYch let, ktera prave zatanula na mysn.

VysokY nasep drahy a gluta, jednotvarna budova nadraZi blaily se a kvapem rostly, jak rychleji sji2dell s

Ye ettedu O. proidnoe L907 ho navrki. Cesta tu byla lePg , Simla as nekolikrat rozbehla a pomalu dohanela Zebtinak, ktery jako nesvturna obluda, ping roird a hran, se pied nimi volne kolebal hrbolatou silnici .

Na nadraZi dojeli soueasnA. KAPITOLA Jak veliky zastup za Stestim putuje. . .

Na nadrali bylo ru gno.13yla doba spoleenYch yYpray, kdy nag venkov vysila, cele zastupy popla genych mladSrch. di do mradne ciziny. . . Tu na nadragi jegte jako by doma byli. Jsou mezi svYmi. . . Nejsou schlipli je gte, cigarko si zapali a furiantsky si vyglapuji po fizkem perone.

Dosud jich nezlomila dlouha, bysilujici cesta, ani nezkruSilo dusne prosttedi ciziny, kde nesly gi jiz rodneho hlaholu a zdaji se bYti zaprodani na milost a nemilost tomu virnemu chvatu a shonu, kterY je rozpotan jako vichtice na ygechn stranach. . . Oni pak zdaji se bYti nepatrnYmi praSky, malichernSrmi illornky stebel, jich se zmocnila fame, prudce jimi zmitajici„ ktera je slcdi nekde v deice do sttedu lomozneho mraven gte cizich lidi a cizich Dokud neptekroeili hranic, je jim jeS to volno, jako by na vYlet jeli! VSechny krajiny rozviraji pfed nimi svou krasu, aby se napili jejiho vonneho, posilujiciho nektaru. Ale tam za hranicemi jako by s rodnou feel zhasly pojednou veSkere piivaby krasy! Jen Se dive, neproniknutelne pfitmi je najednou zaklopi, oei jejich mkikaji tim nezvyklYm prostkedim a Cervenaji stale se hrnoucimi slzami, hlavy jsou jako °pile tou hrilzou vAude kolem. To jiZ nejsou lide, to je zboN, posilane za nejniZgi tarif z Oech do Arneriky, zboM ktere sice dycha, trochu ji a pije, ale nemysli a skoro jiz ani neciti.

Ani doma nem'Zla k nim draha ptiMnYch ohleclu.

Nacpali je do vagoml, pokud jen vozy staeily. . . sotva zapraskli za nimi dvete, jid tu byl vzduch k nesneseni.

Bylo dosud teplo a tolik lidi pohromade napinilo vzduch ye chvili teZkYmi, sotva dychatelnYmi yYpary.

Zavazadla vgech moZnYch tvarit a obsahil tisnila se na sitich vysoko nad hlavami, byla namadkana pod sedadly. nT• ekOela v uliekach, valela se na kit'tech.

Fyli tu pohromade mladi, stati, zeny maid decka v pefinkach Ora okam2ikem zajeeela pronikave z jineho koutu a pinila vzdtich otra.vne cpicimi vlrpary ykkalii a zneeigtenYch plen. Cele rodiny sraaely se do fizkeho prostoru mezi dvema lavidkami a po-

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Wednesday, December 6, 1967 skytovaly, to hrOzny obraz nepotadku, Spiny a zapachu stehunci se domacnosti. Udtene, u g tvane matky, pine starosti o budoucnost, nemely chvilky klido a pokoje k odpoeinuti a naeerpani novYch sil. . . Hladove, nepokojne Teti, nezvykle takove ceste, stale se dovolavaly jejich peee a tYraly je az do OpMello vysileM. Otcove, tupi a neeinni, dobte vedomi naproste bezmocnosti, oddavali se ° gado se zviteci otrlosti, ktera snese kaZde otrpeni, pokutovali ze gpinavych, zapachajicich dYmek, ktere jedine add' ly se je adrao yati pH. Zivote. . .

Bida se stehovala a zabrala cell ten dlouhY vlak k Zalostnemu transportu syYch vyvolenYch. . . Jia to byl vYkon Primo nadlidskYch sil, yydrZeti tu lamanon, sy izely a utrpenlm dlaZdenou cestu a. neklesnouti nekde na zahybu trati do otevtene, bezedne propas,i.

Spoetete day teto ktiZove cesty modernicla vyhnanca bkly a s ytidneho zlata ciziny, znasobte je lira zoo pfecpanych vagonn, natlueenYch eekaren, gerneho obrazu mezipalubi, zmeite je riemoZnosti oddechu a povzbuzeni, tiholt starosti o kus chleba v neznamYch koneinach a teprve potom budetc, miti slabY etojern o hloubce tohoto utrpeni.

I Ha gkovi, otrhlemu eloveku, ktery to hrozne peklo jia davno prodelal, zatrnolo v dugi, kdy se rozhledl pa tech zastupech, tisnicich se ve v gech prostorach nadraZi, ktere byly ptistupny, a nevedoucich, kolik utrpeni na ne e'en.

Jeho penize, jimi2 neskrblil, ziskaly lemo, jeho spoleonikfun a nekolika jiaYrn vyhnanctim, s nimi2 se tu ja,ko se znamYini a nejbliZSiho okoli setkal, trochu snesitelnel gi cestu aspon je gte tady v Oechach.

Ve vagorm, kam je ziskanY kondukter tinistll, nebylo tak pino a mohlo se aspo. snesitelneji clYchat1.

Ponevade Haskovi nemeli zavazaclel s sebou, nebyl take vagon tolik zatarasen a zbYvalo to pfece jen trochu mrsta k volnej gimu pohybu.

Usadili se, jak se dalo, snaZice se manZelftm Ha gkovYm za jejich ochoto vybrati nejlep gi mista a ponechati jim Co neivice volnosti.

PestrV obraz tvotila spoleenost, seskupenaTha azke, ne ptili g dlouhe se vozu. Kondukter prohledl listkv a nrohoclil smerem k Hagkovi Spokojene' "Ted' ji.Z budeme miti snad pokoj.

TadY a vas je pesledni stanice to Z;abatinyi. Kousek vY g uZ" se jim Moe dab, talde se ne gtehuji. Domov je u2ivi

v g cheny, ale tam dole, tam je zle," machl rukou dozadu a zmizel na mUstlai, spojujicim vagony.

Pravda byla, co pov dal. . . Jako by kletba zla visela tam nad tint kusem zerne dole. . Jeli jste chvili vlakem jako byste pti g li do jine krajiny. Lide to take mivali deti prye, jeden byl v okresnim meste, jinY v 'Froze, take se sice pa svete rozutkle, ale Amerika to nestragila.

Patrate-li po ptioindch, nachazite nektere, ale stale so nemuzete jadra doVelkY ()tannic stale vas pronesleduje, snaZite-li se proniknouti to biclu a pochopiti jeji ptieinv, Proe?

Toto neznarné, zahadne, "proer citite wade, ale nepostihujete. . . Pravda, nemarne tam ■Zadneho velkeho mesta, ktere by oZivilo ptebyteene sily, nemame tam pramyslu, kter', poskytuj e sins nou mzdu, udrZel by doma syny a dcery kraje. To je vsechno Pravda, ale ten ohromnY, kahloroeni odliv svelich skYch sil neni, nemtiZe b'ti jen odlivern pfebyteene energie, ktera nenthZe b'ti Coma zuZitkovdna.

Sam kraj a jeho hospodatske pomery darazne se brani tomato yYklado.

Nejsou to ptebyteene sily, ktere se rok jako rok ptelevaji do mote ciziny, je to nezbytna krev, kterou krcaci cell kraj skoro aZ k zahobe.

Zamyslete se trochu nad ton katastrofou! Probirate use trochu dejinami tohoto vystehovalectvi a s aitasein ghledate, ze sahaji pouze k letOm , -;edesAtS4-ri minuleho stoleti. • Poclivate se do statistiky a srovnavdte... Male mestecko u. ads, kam Pfebuclov patti osadou, melo tehdy 220 oby yatelit, hiedate vYkaz posledniho seitani a trnete ptekvapenim. Dues, kdy dovedeme path' zpracovati a vzdelati na pateronasobnou vynostnost neZli tehdy, ma tote2 mesteeko 1380 obyvatelti.

Takove pomery jsou y e vgech vesniekach kolem. Nejsou to ptizna,ky hrozne epidemic, hroznYch abyti celeho kraje, ktere nevolaji, ale Mei po vgeobecne pozornosti?

Nejsou to jen ptebyteene sily! Cele rodinv vzdavaji se rodne pady, kterou syYm potem zazodnovali jejich ptedkove v nekolika koleneeh, a prehaji za klamffm slibem pohodlnej giho Zivota. . . easto a pia vein honosime se hmAevnatosti na geho venkova, jeho aZ fanatickon laskou k9 zdeclene broode.

Je 1110:1 -10 o tom mluvit tam dole na jiho v tech zulyAenYch, vysilenYch krajich. . ,?

Pfula ic znehodnocena a poeina se ji hte g it na ni: zilstava 1 2et lacteal, Jo

desetkrat tolik nabidek, konk poptavek. Cizinci prichazeji a prostopuji domorode obyvatelstvo a rozra guji staletou krajovou samobytnost, ktera slueovala sedlaka s pudou v nerozlueny svazek. Pozemkova lichva ma otevrehe pole broke pasobnosti a cizi kapital hraekou mohi by zotroeiti ;Sire, eizotou dosud neporu g ene kraje.

Neni moZno zavirati oh nad timto hrozicim flpadkem. Neni daleko, nahranice, kde eeka mnohohlava hydra neptatelska, aZ ptipravo yane sousto krasneho kraje bode zpasobilej gi ke straveni. Jeji gpioni jiZ jsou tu rortrougeni mezi davetivYm lidem. Maji v rukou dlouha, tahla navr gi v dohledu nas' kotliny, kde pry je ukryto velike bohatstvi zlata. Prace jejich nebude teka, aZ trochu zlata stane se jejich heroldem.

Kaadou nedeli po ranni vychazi 'nest sky straZnik na hrbolate namesti a vysmolenYm basem ohla goje vetejay prodej nejakeho pozemku. K draZbe se dostavuji spig e zvedavci nez kupci.

Toto vyvolavani zatezava se mi Casto, velmi east° do u gi jako zlovestne skuhrdni kulicha, vetticiho smrt.

Kraj umird stejne ZalostnYm bem jako lido. Jen jednou sly gel jsem radostnou novinu. JakYsi synek zbohatl v Americe ku podivu rychle a vratil se Coma je gte v pine sile. . . skoupil pozemky a poeal rozumne hospodarstvi. Osazoval pole a mete stromy zakladal 'prutniky, byl ptieinou, ze se u nas vzmaha ko gikatstvi a ze se roziirila moZnost vYdelku.

Ale kolik je ta.kovYch zdravS"7ch, lidi, kteti chytivge gtesti, pfinesli je domu a dali jeho krase rozesttiti se nad domovem? eestna vYjimka, ktera tvrde potvrzuje Zalostne pravidlo. . Piave ptieiny toho zla jsou v tech lidech, v jejich Indio pevnemo charakteru, kterY tak rychle privyka v gemu cizimu, tteba prazdnemu, jen kdyZ lesklemn, kterY je davno Wz rozrn gen touhou pa poZitkatstvi a lehkem tZivote, kterY davno ptestal bYti pevnYm a neohrolenym synem ptisneho, eeskeho jihu, kde se narodil Has, ZiZka a Cheleick;i.

Davno se pteffla o has zlata, moodrost ptedka.: -nude dobte, Boma nejlepe! Dnes panuje pravY opak: Dania je vg echno nejhoril, ale v cizine vie jest krasne.

Mnoho jich daije se kruteho zkla,in6n1 na to yYprave za gtestim, ale nv gni jsou a.Z" do konce. Nepliznaji se ke sve bide, divot' tteba jako nejposlednejii podruh tam u nas, ale dcpisy jejich pies to polYvaji chvalou ciziny

.E‹ a lakaji nove dobrodruhy, kteri dosud zUstali pri to selske Neni odstra gujicich ptikladin nebot' domti dojedou jen ti, kterYm se povedlo. Vet§inou jsou to geny. Ale radei j i nepatrejte po yzniku jejich naclhery, po puvodu jejich Stesti! Smutek jegte vet gi a clunurnej gi by vas pohltil a ptali byste si radeji, aby se byly nikdy nevratily, aby neotravovaly syYm Stestim zdravi tech, kteti zUstali doma, a nedali se zlakat jejich no.dherou a bohatstvim eernYmi barvami je malovan ob'az to bidy, ale komu se tisickrat obrazil v srdci, nemii ge malovati svetle. Srdce je nejcitlivej gi deskou fotografickou.

Zel, ge stejne vstreba stiny jako svetla.

A tam u nas stint' nepomerne vice, Ruce jsou slabs, aby zadr gely tuto spoustu, nedivte se, g e maluji chmurne.

• • Vlak uhanel, Wee supaje, ku Praze.

Plazil se jako dlouhk, sive zelenavY had poku geni, kterY nese na svem gupinatem htbete sta svedenYch hadimi sliby do raja pogitkin kam zakoupili si vstupenku htichem'e spachanYm na rodnem kraji. , Tegce vyrgely z hranateho kominu lokomotivy gernchnede kotouee dYmu, kterY se do giroka rortahoval po vain a zvolna padal k zemi hustY a gpinavY jako morovY rubag. Lokomotiva na dlou hYch zataekach hvizdala, chroptela a hueela, jako by jeji komin byl jedinYm otvorem eels to titici se piggery, kteOm se vali kagdou vtetinu tisicera zakleti mu gfi, tisicere vzdechy gen a tisicere vzlyky deti, una genYch kamsi do neznamYch konein.

Ve vagonech se pomalu seznamovali vystehovalci tak, jak je nahoda srazila dohromady. Zdalo se, ge tvoti .jedinou rodinu spoleenYch zajmil a snah ti, kteti se vydali na tuto kru gnou cestu utrpeni, vedeni vg ichni jedinou spoleenou myglenkou, .g e vede ke gtesti.

Tato spoleena myglenka settela s nich vgehny rozdilne znamky a spojila lidi nejrUznej gich povah a nejpestkej,§ich minulosti v jedonlite teleso, trYznene jedinou bolesti — nejistotou cesty — a pohanene jedinYm bieem touhou po lepgim givobyti.

Stejne truchlili, stejne se rozeilovali tolikerYmi prtivenstvlmi, stejne doufah uprostied bidy, kterou bylo tak te,"2"ko preklenouti mostem nadeje. Ale stay ell tento most fg ichni spoleene ttesoucima se rukama, a toto spoleeenstvi bolesti a frtrap zmno gilo jejich silu, ktera, sama byla by musila klesnouti uprostred cesty.

Ponta tohoto ptatelstvi byla nejpev-

hei gi a zachvacovala i nejtvrcl gi. Byla ukuta v ohni ponigeni a starosti, byla stu gena vg eobecnym vzdorem a postribtena okouzlujicimi sliby stale svegi nacieje.

Pro krasu krajiny, kterou leteli, slu nemeli, Jejich du ge byly napineny starostmi o budoucnost, e'e pketekaly.

1Viluvice o neeem, vraceli se v gdy po nekolika vetach k vlastnimu osudu a s radosti sledovali na tvatich posluchavzbudili-li u nich zajem a pozornost pro svfij Tak cela testa nebyla nieim jinYin negli velikou s ochotou otviranou knihou jejich minulYch bolesti a nadeji do budoucnosti.. • S radosti ka gdy v ni hledal stranky, na nich g byly vytigteny vlastni jeho pighody, a s bolestnou ochotou je ukazoval vgem, kdo projevih sebe men gi zajem.

Kde byly pig einy teto sclilnosti, kterd byla tak -L yra uptimna? Nebyla vynucena jakousi obavou, ktera naplhovala jejich nitra, ge nespravne a nedobte ueinili, kdy g se vydali na tu cestu, opou gtejice snad nav gdy doniov, rodiee, bratry a sestry? Patrne toto horlive a ochotne lieeni minulosti a odhalovani nejvnittn'ej gich tajemstvi bylo jen omlovanim tohoto dobrodru gneho podniku, jeho g hrfiznou nejistotu vgichni tu gili, ale na kterY je zavedla matna bludieka §-testi.

Vagony hlaholily tisicerYmi 2alobami a stesky na rodnY kraj, kterY nerodi zlata a rozko gi, ale gadd na svYch detach jen chmurnou a picisnou povinnost telice prace. . • V gicyhni oeernovali domov, ka gdY nem eerneho na g el ye sve minulosti, co prieet1 domovu na vrub, vSichni- tak cinili horlive a neimavne, jen aby doka.zali v§em a sobs hlavne, ne dobre udelali, kdy2 se rozhodli opustiti tu bidu doma a hledati v cizine Stesti, ktere kvete pPec pro v gechny 11di celeho sveta.

Prot by tedy nemohlo rozkvest i pro ne?

Ten drobnS'r mu Z . ik v pozadi vagonu veze s sebou za more Zenu praci secHenou a tri deft Je to Dudak z Bukovna, chalupni a vyueenY krejei. 2ena jeho celou cestu place a jeji uzounke, bleda rty stale se pohybuji, jako by to byly dva osykove listy, s nimi g si neviditelny vettik p ohrava. Moc111 se za dar to cesty, ale stale je na zaeatku sve modlitby. Nemil g'e dale. lirtza z toho vg eho, co na ne eeka, zalehla ji dugi a rozru gila painet' tak, ge i denne odtikavanou modlitbln zapomnela.

Deti jsou hubene, nevyspale. Od to hodin v noci jsou na nohou a pegky '1.y pies Ctyri hodiny cesty na vzdale-

Ve stfedu 6. prosince 1967 no nadra gi. Dye holeielcy plavovlase s malYmi copanky a velikYina, vycle genYma oeiea sedi na lavici na samem krajiaku jako ptilepeny a boji se hnouti, aby se jim snad neco nestalo. Nevidi, neslygi, jen srdieka jim prudce buchotaji strachem. Jedou po prve po geleznici.

Kluk, star gi, asi jedenactiletY, ji g se osmelil. Ptipligil se k oknu a vyvalenYma alma pohlcoval ty divy kolem, nebot' dosud nevidel, aby chalupy a hory, kete a stromy, pole a louky utikaly divoce kolem tak, jako on, kdyg se s kluky honival na drahach, kde pksaval jejich straku.

Tatik, drobounkY, sescblY mu gik s tidkYmi pkizrzlYmi vousisky na vysedle brads, stoji uprostted vagonu, opten o g eleznou tye jako kazatel, nervosne pokutuje z malinke dtevenky a gtekay e lici svilj osud v drobounkYch, east° ptervanYch a radio souvislYch Mach: `Zustat doma... Lehko se tekne...

Kdo ma svY jistY. Tomu je hej! Ba ge!

Ueitel mi povidal, abych neprodaval.

Nejezdete! rikal. Tally se taky uilivite.

Bodejt', u givim. Jako zvite, i zvite se ma lepgi u nich ye Skole.Podival se po posluchaeich, zdali mu prisvedeuji, Poslouchali ho, videl jejich oei na sebe upteny, ale ani se nepohnuli. Sam tedy horlive hlavou si kYval na souhlas a pokraeoval: Pokraeovani

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