Vestnik 1968 03 27

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

BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 56 — NO, 13

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

MARCH 27, 1968

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK CONVENTION NOTES

THOUGHTS...

As we head toward the finish line in respect to the coming convention, things are beginning to roll. In this week's issue, we have the first of many reports that will be appearing in the Vestnik from now until June. The first report is that of the Publication Committee, which appears in both Czech and English. Some of these will appear only in English.

Next week, we will endeavor to bring you the complete report of our by-law committee. The committee has requested that we try to put all of their report in one issue, so that delegates will have a handy reference work under one cover. That means that their report will have priority next week, and other items may have to wait a week. These are certainly issues that delegates will want to keep.

When we complain that times have changed, what we really should say is that we have grown older.

• • Many men who wouldn't think of committing larceny will cheerfully steal a busy man"s time.

• • Next to doing a good job yourself, the greatest joy is in having someone else do a first-class job under your direction.

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District V Spring Meeting. The first of the spring district meetings was held in Galveston on March 17th. It was a lively meeting. Interest ran high.

Good reports were made by the various officers of the district. These spring meetings are the last big opportunity for the members in the several districts to discuss some of the

big issues that will face the coming convention. It is an opportunity to question the leadership and get some answers.

The youth programs everywhere seem to be getting better all the time.

The one in Galveston was no exception.

Sister Tillie Helmcamp put her writing skills to work again and came up with a clever play about the modern-day woes of hiring competent domestic help. Very good! And some of the young actors and actresses would qualify to do summer stock in anybody's theater company.

Being Objective. To travel means more than just going places. It is

people. It is 'meeting people — coming face to face with other human beings whose whole way of life contrasts with our own. It is being pulled up short by the sudden realization that there is just an off chance that we just may not be right about everything. It is being shaken aut of our complacency and apathy and being compelled to take a second look at some of the prejudices and attitudes that we have developed over the years and behind which we take shelter so comfortably.

• • Quality. Only the man who has the imagination to look ahead a few years is interested in quality.

Nine times out of ten the man who protects his family against untimely distress by buying life insurance and by building, up a savings account will also be a purchaser of quality goods.

When he buys an overcoat he has in mind that there will be a cold spell each year of his life between November and March He doesn't expect any peculiar twist of fortune to take him to a tropical country next winter, and he is quite sure the seasons will arrive on scheduled time.

Believing this, he wants a good coat because he expects to wear it several years, and he sees that a good coat will

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE CONVENTION REPORT IN THIS ISSUE

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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. HOLASEK, Seventh District AC 512; UL 20840 2513 Neinec' St., — Corpus Christi, Texas 78416

PUBLICATIONS COLOMITTIES MRS. FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart St. — Houston, Texas RUDOLPH. TROUBIL 0/0 SPJST Rest Ileum — Taylor, Texas RHOO SCHEFCAK o/o SPJST Rest Ilona° — Taylor, Texas BY-LAW COMMITTEE ROY E. HRANICKY, Chairman Pob. 455, Sinton, Texas 78387 LEO KRAUSE, Jr., — Secretary P. 0. Box 427, Inez, Texas 77968 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT 1 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 III Arnold M. Vrla, 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas, Tx. 75214 — Ph. AC 214; Res. TA 79048 Office RI 22236 DISTRICT IV Emil Holub, 808 W. Oregon Seymour, Tex 76380 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, Pob 455, Sinton, Texas 78387 Phone EM 4-2379 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR James J. Janousek, Box 100, Temple, Texas. — Ph. res. PR 84519 DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud. Matejka, Route 4 — Box 982 Bryan, Texas DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska, Route 1, Rogers, Texas — Ph. AC 817; MI 2-3330 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 Di-STRICT V Mrs. Tillie Helinciamp, 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 Floresville, Tex. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Expense for p ublication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

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XX General Convention, SPJST Baker Hotel, Dallas, Texas Convenes June 10, 1968 Host Lodges: Lodge Pokrok No. 84, and Lodge Jaro No, 130 Registration starts at 3 p.m., June 9th •

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Chmn., Convention Planning Comm. — Sid Pok/allnik Co-Chairman — Arnold M. Vrla Secy.-Treasurer: Ben Jarnia 9512 Leaside Dr. Dallas, Texas 75238 Telephone DI 11-1614

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 be thl most economical in the end.

The buyer of cheap goods is usually living- in the present only. He can't bridge the gap between this winter and next winter. If he can satisfy his needs today, that is enough, because tomorrow may never arrive.

This week's quip: "My boss is the same as he was 25 years ago."

"But that's impossible."

"That's what I'm saying; he's possible."

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CZECH LESSONS Two Czech lessons appear in the Czech section this week.

Newsbriefs Louise Hajdik, 58, passed away in a Baytown hospital on Feb. 27th. Burial was in Eastgate Catholic Cemetery.

Sister Hajdik was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 91, Crosby.

• Ignac Kalmus, 82, passed away in Kansas City on Feb. 5th. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in that city.

Brother Kalmus was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville.

Albina Haisler, 79, passed away in a Temple hospital on March 17th. Burial Was in Bellwood Memorial Park near Temple. Sister Haisler was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

• The Lodge 84 Choral Group will sing at the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor on March 31st.

Delno A. Axell, 64, passed away in Taylor on March 11th. Brother Axell was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor, Joe J. Marek, 68, passed away in Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange on March 8th. Brother Marek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 44, Industry. o Sgt. Charles Kelley, son of ,Steve and Estelle Kelley of Houston, recently returned home after a tour of duty in Viet Nam. While there, Sgt. Kelley got into the thick of military action in the Saigon area during the Tet offensive. He and his wife are both members of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston, as are his parents.

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie (Lada) Cerny of Dallas proudly announce the birth of a daughter, Jill, on March 18th, in Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Jill weighed 8 lbs., 9 i/ 2. ozs.

• • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Urban and son, Robert, were visitors to the printshop last Saturday. The Urbans reside in Dallas and are members of Lodge 84.

They were on their way to visit relatives in Smithville.

• Things are stirring in Prague and throughout Czechoslovakia. From all reports, it appears that President Antonin Novotny is on his way out. Party Boss Alexander Dub6ek and a more liberal faction seem to be taking over firm control of the Czech government.

Miroslav PastyMk, chief of the Council of Trade Unions, and Michal Chudik, president of the Slovak National Council, were both recently fired from their posts. Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Janko quit his post by committing suicide. Novotny was forced to dismiss Interior Minister Josef Kudrna and General Prosecutor Jan BartuSka. Party Secretary for Ideology Jifi Hendrych was replaced by Josef Spaeek.

Security Chief Miroslav Mamula was fired. The defection to the USS of Major General Jan Sejna seemed to have set into motion a rapid series of events in Czechoslovaika. Last week more than 3,000 workers and students paid tribute to the late Jan Masaryk at his graveside in Lany in a driving snow. (See last two issues of TIME magazine.)

• • When it rains. it pours. We received three special invitations to various functions this last Saturday. Number one was an invitation to attend a special preview of the official exhibits at TimisFair '68, as guest of Mr. Henderson Shuffler, Director of the Institute of Texas Cultures. This is an opportunit y to see all the sights before the general plfblic is admitted April 6th. Another was a function in District Six, which conflicts with another set date. The third was an invitation by telegram to attend a conference in the White Rouse with President Johnson on forei gn policy. I doubt that I'll get to make any of these. These are hectic times . . .

Do You Know Where Your Children Are?

Wisconsin is one of the very few midwestern states to be settled directly by immigrants from overseas, not by migration from other states.

ITESTIsTfK 20th CONVENTION SOUVENIR PROGRAM DEADLINE NEAR

April 1st is the deadline for accepting advertising copy for the convention souvenir , program. Those who have not yet sent in their copy and wish to do so, have until April 1st to contact one of the persons named below.

Mrs. Wanda Kopecky 2409 Dorrington Dallas 75228 Mr. Henry Skrabanek 6266 Town Hill Lane Dallas 75214 THE SIX SIMPLE STEPS (For Organizers)

(Editor's Note: This is the last in a series of six articles on the subject of life insurance sales, taken from an address by Mr. Alan F. Tellinghuisen, agency manager of a Wisconsin fraternal society, delivered recently in that state. I think they are quite appropriate and good).

(6) The Close — Part I

How do you close? When do you close? Actually you start closing when you, first get into the house. What we call a complete presentation in our agency is when an agent goes into the application.

The fellow who doesn't use a writing close isn't a salesman, I don't think.

Why do I say that? Because you have to show them how to get it. You've got to help them. I've seen fellows who are afraid to use a writing close because they don't want to push the prospect. Well you might as well push them. Why not? What have you got to lose?

If he says, "What are you doing, writing it up?" I say, "Yes." He may say, "I didn't say I wanted it." I would say, "You didn't say that you didn't.

Let me ask you something. If you can get it, do you want it?" Ask him a closing question. Put it on the line.

If he says "No," say "Why?" I've sat there for three minutes waiting for the answer, and if you can imagine dead silence for three minutes, that's a long time.

We all have a hard lesson to learn, and that lesson is, what do you do when you ask a closing question? Shut up, that's what you do. The first one who opens his mouth loses; that's

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right, it's a game. The first one who opens his mouth is a loser. That's what makes this business fun, because you know yo,ave got him cooling. He thinks he's a toffy. He's not going to buy; he knows he's not going to buy the minute he opens the door. But after you ask a closing question, for goodness sake, keep your mouth shut.

The guy will sit there and pretty soon he'll get so antsie he can hardly stand it any more. Then he'll break the silence. And as soon as he does you move in again.

Or another way is to close him a piece at a time. Let's say this prospect doesn't stop you in the 'application. You're sailing through it like zip, zip, zip ... close him a little at a time. You're not asking him, "Do you want this plan as I have shown you in its entirety? If so sign here." You might ask him, "Does the type of plan seem right or should we double it?" His answer will probably be, "Oh no, it's big enough just like it is." Or you may ask, "Would you like to have waiver of premium, or would you like to have the automatic premium loan included at no cost to •yoz." Regardless of the answer he ,gives, it will still tell you that he wants the basic plan. Or if his wife is sitting there and you ask him, "If you should die, you'd want this to go to your wife, wouldn't you?" What can II( say, "No?" If he says No he'll be in trouble with his wife. If he says Yes, put it down and then ask him to put his name next to ours. You can always fill in the rest of the application after that. Get him to put his name at the bottom of the application where it means something. If he asks, "When do I have to pay for this?" Ask him, "When would it be best for you to have this go in force? All right, put your name here next to mine." Get that signature, get that naive.

Have you ' ever tried to buy a car?

If you conic across a sharp car salesman, he may say, "How do yOu like this blue one over here?" If you say "I like tan," he will say, "Do you want it in tan?" If you say "Yes,' he's writing it down. You want the car in tan. Or he may not mention the car and pull out two pencils."This writes fine and this one writes big. Which one would you rather use?" Or, "When would you like your payments to start?" With insurance men it's "When would you like to start depositing?"

There are many things you can do to close a sale. You can tint* of a lot of

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them. But always remember this, if they ask you a question and you don't know the answer, say, "How did you mean that?" Let him ask it again. Only this time he'll have to rephrase it.

Don't say, "What?" He may think you are hard of hearing. While he's thinking of how he can. rephrase it, you can be thinking of an answer.

—SPJSTLETTERS DISTRICT VII SPRING MEETING

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The spring meeting of District VII will be held on Sunday, March 31, hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville.

This is an important meeting in that we will have election of District VII officers for the coming year.

A chicken barbecue dinner will be served from 12 until 1:30.

After dinner the business meeting will resume, that is, if we don't finish in the morning.

After the meeting the district youth will present a program and the Miss SPJST contest.

All members of District VII are requested to make every effort to be present at this meeting.

Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m.

We want to extend an invitation to each and everyone, not only the members of our district, but all the other districts to attend our meeting.

We extend a cordial invitation to the Supreme Lodge officers, Editor, State Youth Director, and their families.

After the meeting the youth of District 7 will entertain you with a very interesting program.

You owe it to yourself to attend your district meeting. Make plans now to attend.

Fraternally, James Kostelnik, District VII President LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILL•

Dear Members and Friends, Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 7th, since Easter falls on the second Sunday. Time: 3 p.m. An Easter egg hunt will follow right after the meeting, closing with a covered dish social as usual.

Fraternally, Helen Bryson,

Reporter

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

Dear Members, Lodge 130 will hold its meeting Sunday, March 31st at 4 p.m. Afterwards, the youth club will serve supper. Come out and join us.

All of your parents who have young children and teenagers, bring them out to the youth meetings. I'm sure if they knew more about what the youth are doing and the many activities they have, they would be anxious to participate in the youth program. For instance, on March 31st an Easter egg hunt will be held, with quite a few prize eggs offered.

Everyone try to bring a friend or call a member who hasn't been with us in quite a while. Let's have a big turnout!

Fraternally, Martha Vrla, Secretary —SPJ Texas City, Texas 77590 Dear Fellow Members of the SPJST: Years ago, it was my pleasure and My very great privilege to serve you as project architect on the construction of the original building of the SPJST Rest Home at Taylor. The opportunity was immensely pleasant for several reasons. The one I am most reminded of at this time is the impression of progress and modernization imparted to me from the SPJST. I gained the powerful impression that a dynamic organization was striding through this region! Then later, this experience was repeated. You had us add to the original building, and I again had the pleasure of serving you as pr o j e c t architect.

Next, our Houston lodge staged a dramatic modernization development which has put the SPJST into a position so prominent that it has people all over this region talking about it.

Our progress has been such an inspiring thing, and I find it very easy to interest my friends by enthusiastically telling them about our lodge.

I have been observing the encouraging continuation of our spirit of progress with the greatest interest. Lately, there is evidence of such interest in the reports of especially capable young people coming forward to start taking over jobs which have until now been shouldered, by persons who have devoted the best years of their lives to those responsibilities. It is very encouraging to see such a devlopment. If it works out, our Society will greatly

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 benefit and its reputation for progress will continue as it has in the past.

Fraternally yours, Ira Keith Cummins 714 7th Avenue N —SPJSTLODGE' NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President Emil Harms at 2:55 p.m., March 17th.

The Pledge of Allegiance and Lodge Pledge were led by Julia Slovak and Kay Gerlich, followed by the reading of the minutes.

Guest at our meeting included Mrs. George Hubik, Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. Urban, Miss Eugenia Urban, George J. Straten, Jr., Josie Dulock, Joe R. Sumbera, and Ruth Krizan.

A resolution of sympathy was read for Brother Hugh J. White.

Frank Miller read the minutes from the last board meeting, followed by Sister Libbie Parma's youth report. The youth taxed everyone 10c at the meeting that did not have green on for St. Patrick's Day. The money collected was to be given to the Easter Seal drive.

March 31 is set for an Easter egg hunt. Following the hunt the youth are sponsoring a wiener roast for the youth and adult members. The hunt is to start at 5 p.m. and the lodge is to finish the eggs for Mr. Bunny.

Miss Beverly Gaidusek was introduced' as our candidate for the Miss SPJST contest. Judges for this contest are to be chosen by Ed Mazanec, Gene Gerlich, and Otto. Hanus.

Ken Tadlock, Barbara Gaidusek, and Cynthia Moore made their school honor roll, and Beverly Gaidusek made the honor roll at her college.

A "Daisy Mae" dance is being sponsored by the entertainment committee on April 6. The committee is planning a turkey goulash for our next meeting, with the ladies to bring the sweets.

They promise us it will be the best we ever ate.

Our sick committee reported that Emma Ceska is doing better after her illness. Ernest Simcik and Mrs. Schiller have been ill and are now doing better. Sister Parma asked anyone who could to go and visit Mr. Steve Klazik, her uncle, who is very ill.

The District III meeting coming up in April was discussed. A menu is to be planned at our clean-up on Saturday. It was reported by Brother Otto Hanus that we had received three an-

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 swers from lodges letting us know how many to expect from their lodge.

We are hoping to hear from the others this week in order that we may make our plans.

New members accepted into Lodge 66 were as follows: Johnny Emil Barcuch, John Charles Byrd, Mildred Kay Byrd, Jerry Dwayne Chapman, Tommy Hayleene Chapman, Christopher Paul Dabney, Glen Charles Hill, Cynthia Lou Locke, Theodore Frances Murray, Edward Richard Zettler, ilie Mary Zettler.

All these and anyone else who had not been initiated came before the body of the lodge and participated in the initiation read by President Emil Harms.

Door prizes were won by Barbara Barcuch, a new member, and Mike Galler and Barbara Gaidusek.

The birthday cake was baked by Kay Gerlich for those having birthdays in March.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Jean Spence, Secretary

VES'1 N f K DISTRIST V SPRING MEETING IN GALVESTON

District V officers being charged and installed by SL President Bro. Edward L. Marek. L to R: Bro. Marek, President Charlie Matcek (81), 1st Vice President Harry Rice (88), 2nd Vice President Alvin Sef elk (140, new District Youth Director Evelyn Mattes (146), Treasurer Tommy Lostak (139), Secretary- F. A. Kadlecek (88). All officers were re-elected, except Sister Tillie Ilelnicamp, who resigned her position as DYD. (All pictures by the Editor).

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Dear Brothers and Sisters: At our last meeting it was decided to have our next three monthly meetings (April, May, and June) on the first Sunday of the month for various reasons. After that, we will go back to our regular schedule.

A number of our members are on the sick list. Here's hoping that all of them are up and about by now. We need some sunshine to chase the blues away.

Brothers Ben Zabcik and E. J. Marek of the Auditing Committee found the books in good order.

At our April meeting on the 7th, we will have a membership social and Easter egg hunt for the youth, so you kind sisters, bring whatever you like in the way of pastry, sandwiches, etc.

Coffee will be furnished. Hope to see a good turnout on April 7th. Maybe we will have sunshine by then.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Zavodny, Reporter LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Quite a number of our members attended the district meeting in Galveston. I want to thank Pres. Alvin Sefcik and the members of Lodge 146 for setting it up so nicely for our meet-

These young people from all over District V presented an original play, written and directed by DYD Tillie Helincamp. The title of the clay escapes me, but it might well have been, "The Woes of Hiring Ctood Domestic Help." It was very clever, and many of the your.g. actors would make some of our TV people envious. With only one rehearsal these young people did extremely well, and got good rave reviews from everyone present. ing and for the delicious dinner of barbecued chicken with all the trimmings Pres. Sefcik gave us a warm welcome. District President Charlie Matcek did a good job of conducting the meeting, and Vice President Harry Rice introduced the guests. Good reports were given by Treasurer Tommy Lostak, District Director Ernest Hanka, Rest Home Director Joe Skrabanek, and District Organizer Frances Olexa.

Secretary F. A. Kadlecek did a good

job with the minutes.

Supreme Lodge President Edward L. Marek was the guest speaker, and as usual, he made an interesting speech.

Other speakers were our popular Editor Nick. Morris, who complimented Galveston on its progress and fast growth, and discussed the Vestnik, and our capable State Youth Director James J. Janousek, who talked on his favorite subject, "youth." Both President March and Editor Morris ended

6 their talks with poems that had great thoughts and were enjoyed by all.

The youth presented a comedy play, "Help Wanted," and they did a fine job after practicing only the day before. I want to thank Youth Leaders Evelyn Mattes and Bessie Findley and the fine youth club of Galveston for the nice luncheon they served after the practice Saturday; we surely enjoyed it! We had two entries in the Miss SPJST contest: Joan Zalmanek of Lodge 88 and Judy Valusek of 146.

They both were so good, and I am sure , the judges had a hard time in picking the winner. Talented Donna SChnell of Lodge 88 played the piano. SYDI James Janousek introduced our royalty, BoA nie Cox and Neal Adamcik, and they both did an excellent job of emceeing the contest. Bonnie crowned Judy Valusek Miss SPJST and presented her with a bouquet of red carnations.

Fifty-five girls and boys participate I in the play and the contest.

Due to my uncertain health, I have decided to give up being District Youth Director. It was not an easy decisior to make, for I know how much I am going to miss working with the fine youth and the very capable and cooperative youth leaders of our d i s trict. I will also miss very much the meetings with State Youth Director Janousek, Vice President Hejny, and the District Youth Directors and also the meetings with the district officers.

I want to thank you all for your splendid cooperation always, and the wonderful standing ovation you gave me at the meeting. I wish my successor, District Youth Director Evelyn Mattes, the best of luck, and I know that she will, with your cooperation, make a great youth director. And as Bonnie said, "With a great State Youth Director to guide our splendid SPJST youth program, how can we do anything except go forward!"

It is sure to be a great dance this Saturday, for the popular Blumes of more than two months since they played here, so don't miss this chance to dance to their fine music.

It's good home-made stew for our Thursday supper! And when I say good stew, I mean very good. Come and see for yourself just how delicious that stew is!

NAMES IN THE NEWS: Tolita and John Hilsher had charge of the w•llattended Gil Baca dance, and their helpers were Lbwrina and Karl Lindeman! Popular Nick Morris was busy

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The other actors were supported by sters from all over the district.

Sister Evelyn Mattes expressing her thanks upon being elected to the position of District Youth Director of District V. (President Matcek stands behind). shaking hands with his many friends of Lodge aa at this dance; he also introduced Johnny Krizan to all of us!

Margaret and Herman Liebscher and their friends were celebrating Herman's birthday, and Gil Baca played a number in honor of it! Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Martin of Fort Worth were enjoying the Gil Baca music! Quite a number of us attended the beautiful wedding of Miss Mollie Lostak, pretty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy LosNeal Adamcik, with very little coaxing, very happily planted a nice kiss on Miss SPJST winner Judy Valusek! Judy will represent her district at the convention competition.

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Bro. Leon Sevcik of Lodge 146 presented accordion music during the lunch hour.

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 tak of Danbury, and Mr. Wayne Garner; ,.;;;Iloo. with dinner and dance ;,he Vraael Hall and en• e many guests! Good wishisy that on her 87th sure having her grandson, Serge It Charles Kelly, home from Viet Nam made it the happiest birthday ever! Mary Ann Horelica, daughter of Rose and Emil Horelica, may be only ten years old, but she sorely 'proved to be a "grown-up" young lady when she was with us in; our accident on our way to play practice at Galveston! Y.L. IVIarlene Cara- . way wants us to remember the Princess Ball coming up in April! President Louis Hanus wants us to mark Sunday, May 5th, on the calendar, for that is "clean-up" day at Lodge 88!

Hoping to see you at the Stew Supper Th_rsclay and the Plumes dance Saturday!

Fraternally, Tillie Henneamp LOE',GE NO, 86, CORPUS C ST Dear Membe::s, At last meeting on March 10th it was decided to hold our next regular meeting of lodge 55 and Sokol on April at 2 p.m. _, had Eros. Jim Kucera, Jos. A. Kosar, Ches. E. Bartosh, and Sister A. M. Castro on the sick list. They are now at home from the hospital. We, all wish these folks a fast recovery so they will be able to join us in our next meetings and at the Lodge SPJST picnic on April 21, 1968.

Fraternally, John Stasa r S NO[,e: At the Dist n i ' (1957) at Lodge 8i, Needville, Broth .: Emil Horelica of Lodge 88, Iiorrstorl, made a few brief remarks about th woblems and trials of our smell rural lodges. Your editor recently requested Bro. Horelica to commit his ideas and thoughts to paper, and he obliged). '

228 West 31st St. Houston, Texas BUGGY DAYS vs.

Fich:DEV N TIMES In the old horse and baggy days, when farmers really lived on the farm and raised large families, papa got behind a one-Vow plow hitched behind one or two horses and plowed a few acres of land'. Most of the additional farm labor came from family manpower sources.

, Contestants. 1, to R: DYD Sister Helmcamp, Neal Adamcik, Reigning Queen Bonnie Cox, Miss FA".IST Contestants Joan Zalmanek (88), and Judy Valusek (146).

Joan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Zalmanek of Houston, and Judy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Valusek of Galveston hict o; - 1

In those days, travel was very limited, so that all recreation and social life had to be close to home. It did not take too many families to form an ideal group for their well being. At that time it was very satisfying to organize a small SPJST lodge in a small community. But now,. some of these small lodges are dead or dying, just like the old plow horse or even the Model T -giving was to progress. Yes, times have changed. Let's Wok at the other side of the Dieture.

The modern farmer, who still farms, rides a big tractor with 150 to 300 horses under the hood. He also seeks better entertainment or social life and has a car to go after it. Most of the younger generation have, however, left the small community for larger towns and cities where big ger things are happening at a faster pace. They no longer have the desire, patience, or time to gather and meet at some one's house or 2x4 building for 10 or 15 years, until they can build suitable quarters.

Although SPJST insurance is as good today or better than it ever was, only the lodges that have improved their facilities or relocated in new quarters seem to be selling more insurance and gaMing in membership.

For instance, we here at Lodge 88 had an opportunity to observe the

wonderful results obtained by relocating from our old cramped quarters at Robbie and Studewood to our new location at W 15th and Beall St., affectionately called "The SPJST Chandelier Ball Room." The results surpassed all our expectations. We are now selling much more insurance, gaining more than ever before. We. are now even signing some of these .modern farmers and younger generation who left the faum for better and bigger things. Therefore, after careful consideration, I believe that the best way to increase the growth of our SPJST on a state level and also to elevate its prestige or dignity, would be for the Supreme Lodge to set aside some funds, for at least an experimental project to help new or dormant lodges that show ambition and promise of success in becoming active.

A suggestion is along these lines: that whether a new lodge be formed or an old lodge relocated, select a location carefully, in or near a populated area, larger town, or at least near a good road. The Supreme Lodge would grant some money to acquire land, then help with a loan for material for the building. The local lodge would furnish labor, thereby having a challenge to get going. The building could be simple but roomy with a nice front so as

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to gain the favor and respect of the community and be able to compete for retail income of said community. To give further incentive to the lodge to speed up, it could be agreed, that the lodge gets a $10 discount on their loan for every member they write in the first two years. To still further guarantee their success, an outside organizer or two could be "loaned" to this lodge, if needed. This whole project would be sort of like investing in growth stock. Other successful com-.. panies do it. We do, and it is good" that we do allot money for other worthwhile projects. Why not also allot some money that could increase our growth?

Fraternaly yours, E. H. Horelica, Organizer, Lodge 88 -SPJST-

NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members: Lodge No. 15 held its monthly meeting March 10, which began at 2 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.

Mr. Joe Sevcik, Ronald Lee Young, Joyce Marie Young, and Douglas Wayne Young were accepted as new members in the lodge.

Mrs. Mary Krauser, Mr. Henry Havlik, and Mr. John Meyer are on the sick list. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Mr. Arthur Cross was accepted as a new lodge organizer.

Everyone remember the candidate rally April 19th. A fried chicken supper will begin at 6 p.m. The ladies of the lodge are asked to bring cakes, kolaches, or pies.

The April meeting will be held on the first Sunday of the month, April 7, instead of the second Sunday, because the second Sunday falls on Easter Sunday.

Frateranally, John Jurca, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE

SLAVONIC LINDEN LODGE 66, WACO Dear Fellow Members and Readers: Just a few lines to inform you about coming events at Linden Hall. For those of you who have requested another ladies' choice night at our hall we have designated April 6th as a Daisy Mae Dance — when you ladies will have your choice and us men will bow to your will. It will mean a lot of fun for everyone, and as you ,know, LADIES only get this kind of an opportunity once every four years, so

take advantage of this LEAP YEAR fun night on April 6th with Otis Beck and his Melody Five playing.

Later we will have a Hobo night and you can start planning your hobo outfit now. Linden Hall recently installed the finest acoustical interior and sound system that is available for a building of this type. It's wonderful to listen to the fine music that flows softly from the stage and is heard evenly in every part of the building.

Come out at your first opportunity and see for yourself.

The Entertainment Committee is always open to new ideas to entertain and make people happier, so if you! have something you would like to see put in action contact anyone on the Entertainment Committee and if it's workable we will do our best to work it 011 t.

Fraternally yours, Otto .Hanes, Chinn., Ent. Comm.

--SPJSTBIRTHDAY CLUB AUXILIARY, LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Vestnik Readers, For the month of April our hostesses will be Sisters. Annie Baethe, Albina Drawe, Estelle Kelly, and Evelyn Mikolas.

The card party and luncheon are scheduled for Wednesday, April 3rd, and the usual Birthday Club meeting and lunch on Wednesday, April 10th.

April birthday celebrants are Mary Kalousek, Clara Jecmenek, Della Kadiecek, Annie Ziefus, and Sophie Hruby.

Come out and enjoy the card party and join these ladies in celebrating their birthdays.

Fraternally, Loraine Cocek, English Reporter -SPJSTWaco,

Texas 76710 March 21, 1968 Dear Members of the SPJSrf: Time is indeed flying quickly by. It seems only yesterday that the delegates were gathering at the 19th Convention in Waco. That was a good convention, and a number of good th i ngs were accomplished.

In just a few short weeks, another group of delegates will meet at the Baker Hotel in Dallas for our 20th Convention. Along with Brothers Otto Hanus and Nick Morris, I was honored and privileged to be elected one of the delegates to represent Lodge 66 at this coming convention. Our .-;lodge has

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 grown. At the last convention, we had two delegates; now we have three, and we are not too far away from that fourth delegate. I see that Lodge 35 at Elk recently gained a third delegate.

In my opinion, the SPJST is at the crossroads of progress. We must blend the new with the old. New blood, new ideas, and younger minds must be infused into our Society. In keeping with these thoughts and trends, I, along with Sister Helmcamp of Houston and my colleague Brother Otto Hanus of Waco, believe that we would have a very capable leader in Brother Nick Morris as our next Supreme Lodge president. There is no doubt in my mind that Brother Morris has the necessary qualifications for this position of responsibility. He hasn't been in the SPJST any 30 or 40 years, but his experiences, within and without the SPJST, constitute more experience than most people acquire in an entire lifetime.

Like Brother Hanus, it has been my privilege to work very closely with Brother Morris at Lodge 66 for a number of year on various big projects. He has served on various committees and the board of directors in our lodge. I know that he immerses himself totally in his SPJST activities. He leads by showing the way and by actually participating in the work himself. He has had considerable experience on the district level, presently serving District III as 1st vice-president. He knows what goes on on the local lodge level.

He recently revised the by-laws of Lodge 66, as a member of our by-law committee. Brother Morris has a university education. He is energetic and knows the art of organization and GETTING THINGS DONE. He knows how to work with people and they eagerly cooperate with him. He is a good "mixer" and his talents lie in many fields. His travels all over the state have ,given him an intimate knowledge of the problems facing our Society. His presence at Supreme Lodge meetings have given him a good insight into the operations on that level. Consequently, he has had SPJST experience AT EVERY LEVEL OF OUR SOCIETY! He understands the aspirations of young people, being a father of four small children and having taught seniors in a Dallas high school for several years before becoming editor. He has mastered the art of communication, which is so vitally important this

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 day and time.

He is equally at home with our older members. His father was a blacksmith from Czechoslovakia, and the family lived in very humble circumstances.

He worked and paid his way through the university. He knows and appreciates the efforts of our pioneers. He is an avid student of Texas-Czech culture and history, our Czech pioneers, and, of course, has an excellent command of the Czech language, as well as English, which is so necessary in today's modern society. (He knows some other foreign lan,guages also).

Sonie of his most ardent supporters are our old-timers. I know because they have told me so.

I happen to know that many members living all over the state support Brother Morris as the next president of our SPJST because, again, I have heard them say so. I know of no one I'd rather see as our next president.

These are my personal views. Thank you for letting me share them with you.

Fraternally.

John J. Kutni, Delegate, Lodge 66, SPJST 5207 Loch Lomond Drive Waco, Texas LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Our lodge meeting was called to order by President Zatopek at 2:25 p.m., Sunday afternoon, on March 10.

Lodge members rendered the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Carla Engbrock.

In the absence of Secretary Chervenka, Johnny Labaj read the minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

No one was reported on the sick list.

Johnnie Labaj, financial secretary, and Treasurer Sidney Kacir gave their reports.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Edward Tate Zatopek, William Johnny Coufal, Jr., Teresa Ann Upshaw, Merlin Rodney Thompson, Rena Ann Pitzer, Christopher Sean Pitzer, Jeremy Todd Pitzer, Cheryle Lee Ewing, Boni Marie Johnson, Pamela Kay Glaser, Chris Ray Glaser, Glen. Alan Glaser, and Travis.

Dale Grimsley exchanged his juvenile certificate for an adult policy.

Frances Bartek, youth leader, reported that the ,Girl Scout camp is set for June 3 to June 7th. She also reported that the youth club decided to have

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Special guest for the afternoon was State Youth Director James Janousek.

After making a short speech to lodge members, Bro Janousek presented a scholarship to the Longhorn Lab to Mrs. Frances Bartek for being the outstanding youth leader of the year, 1966-1967.

It was brought to our attention that Mother's Day will be on the 2nd Suniday in May, our regular meeting date.

A motion was made and seconded to hold our regular meeting in May on the first Sunday which will be May 5th, and also at the same time for the entertainment committee to make plans to honor our elderly members.

In the absence of Bill McDonald, secretary of the Board of Directors, Lad Zatopek read the minutes of the last meeting of the board. The board of trustees recommended to start the foundation for the addition to our lodge building.

Members were urged to think about some fundraising projects.

Mrs. John Kurtin asked members to donate savings stamps or books to help. acquire playground equipment for our lodge. (You may call Mrs. Kurtin at PR 3-5554 if you care to donate savings stamps).

Remember, our next regular meeting will be held the first Sunday in April (April 7) at 2 p.m. Let's hope for some nice weather for the Easter egg hunt.

Everyone try to be present for this meeting and come out for some nice fellowship.

See you then.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, Secretary and Reporter ---SPJST--

LODGE. NO. 68 CHORAL GROUP For some time we have been inactive and it's time we started working again to make our group outstanding. I want to call your attention to the fact that we will start working again on Thursday, March 28th, and we hope that all of you will be out for this rehearsal, and also bring anyone else Who might be interested in singing with our group.

We would like to have everyone who has ever been a member of our Choral Group to come out and become active again. If anything pleases a group

leader it's good attendance and all of us could and should donate this little time it takes to rehearse. Besides, you will profit from your participation. Come out, all of you! Let's make our Choral Group the best in the state.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus, Choral Group Reporter SPJSTLODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Friends, I want to thank you members who were so kind in helping with the District V meeting, especially those who worked Saturday, and Monday. We still could have used more help, however. I want to express my thanks to those people who are not members of the lodge for helping and donating food, etc.; also to other members from other lodges who donated food and helped.

I am grateful to the sisters who baked cakes and other pastries, of which we had plenty. Our thanks to Lodge 88 for the use of their PA system and their help in setting up, and Brother Tim Kostom for the use of his tape recorder and recording the meeting.

We had a good turnout for the district meeting, and it must be termed a success all the way. We should be proud of the youth of the district.

They were just great in the play, 'Help Wanted," which was an original play written by our retiring DYD, Sister Tillie Helmcamp. We are proud of Sister Helmeamp for her splendid work and cooperation these past several years; she worked so capably with the youth, lodges, and youth leaders. Let's net overlook the two wonderful contestants in the Miss SPJST competition: Joan Zalmanek, from Lodge 88, and Judy Valusek from Lodge 146.

They were both great, and I'm sorry both could not go on to the convention in Dallas: We adults should take note of the two girls' courtesy and friendly cooperation. Judy Valusek was the winner and will represent our district in Dallas at the convention. I want to congratulate Judy for her fine performance. You other state contestants, beware; District V is going there to win! My thanks to Joan for being a splendid contestant and for being such a wonderful loser. I'm proud of all our youth. Keep up the good work!

All the district officers were reelected, except Sister Helmeamp who resigned. We are very sorry to lose her. She has worked hard and aecomp-

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lished much with our youth. I say: thank you, Sister Helmcamp; it's been wonderful working with you in District V. Sister Evelyn Mattes was elected our new District Youth Director, and we look forward to working with her as an officer of the district.

District V should be grateful for the speeches given by SL President Marek, Editor Morris, and State Youth Director James Janousek. The district . officers all gave good reports, and we hope this continues.

Please forgive me for not mentioning all the names of those who worked, donated items. Thanks again to all of you, and God bless you all.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik President, Lodge 146 2nd V-P, Dist. V SPJSTSEATON LODGE NO. 47 Dear Members and Friends, This is just a little reminder that the April meeting will be held on March 31st at 2 p.m. There will be an Easter program and Easter egg hunt for the small fry.

Ladies, don't forget those sandwiches or sweets as a mid-afternoon lunch will be served. We will have eggs to eat if nothing else, but I don't believe our ladies will let their menfolks down and they will bring some goodies. (Hold on to those men; there is supposed to be more women than men and you know what that means!)

I'd better get ready for that hobo party. After it, I might give up work entirely.

You folks don't forget that March 31st meeting at 2 p.m.

I have to comment on the Senior Citizens' Festival. It was real neat.

The old and young enjoyed a day together. One of our choral group members got a boutonnier for being the oldest. I will let you guess who; the last name starts with a B. They had some other singing groups that were real good. Our youngsters did real well singing and dancing the Beseda. We enjoyed every hi'., of it and got lots of compliments, and we are all gullible for praise.

I had better quit and mail this before the roads freeze over. See you later.

Fraternally, Ruby (Pavlica) Bolton

Correction In last week's letter from Sister ,I-Ieen Bryson from Lodge 81, Needville, it was reported that Sister Fojtik was on the sick list. Ti should have read Sister Emma Hajdik. —Editor.

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LODGF NO. .6, COTTONWOOD Dear Brothers and Sisters, At this time, I wish to remind our members that our next monthly meeting is coming u p this Sunday, March 31. Ordinarily, we bold meetings on the first Sunday in every month, but in order not to conflict with the District III meeting on that day we are having the meeting a week earlier. I also want to encourage our new members and some of our regular members who have not been in attendance lately to come.

The adult meeting will begin at 2 p.m. this time. The reason for this earlier time is that the lodge is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt afterwards.

Members are encouraged to bring your children and friends for this occasion.

Plan to come and be on time so that things will go according to schedule.

As an extra attraction, our door prize has grown to four dollars this coining meeting. At our last meting, Miss Dianalynn Kopecky's name was drawn, but since she was not present no door prize was awarded. Who knows? Maybe your name will be drawn this week.

Before I close, for myself and the other delegates of Lodge No. 6, I wish to remind our members and friends that if some of the past proposed amendments and suggestions published in the Vestnik for the upcoming convention are not in line with their thinking, come and speak with us so that we will have some idea on your thinking. Also, if you have some of your own suggestions, make these known to us as soon as possible. Continue reading the Vestnik for articles written for the convention and continue to take an active interest in these matters. Even though the convention is a statewide affair, its proceedings can affect each district, lodge, and individual member.

I am looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this coming Sunday at Lodge No. 6.

Fraternally yours, Johnnie Krizan, Secretary, Route No. 2, West, Tex.

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 LOD(IR NO. 44, DALLAS Dear. Membors, Our -mt . ; well attended as the old. rloYe;, Dlrec:e Sid. Po.. uk's delivery ()theta welcome to the new mentbers of Lo, ; e 84. Among many things he asked them to feel at ease, since this was their lodge home ; and as all ,joined hands to form a circle he reminded them that the SPJST means Benevolence, Humanity, and Brotherhood and it is his earnest desire and the other brothers and sisters of this organization to see them enjoy being a part of this fraternal circle and its membership.

During the past month we welcomed Sisters Anastasie Athos, Dorothy Carter, Cynthia Sill, Dorothy i:'-)now, Sharon Snow, and Rose Marie Zabojnik, as well as Brothers William Blue, Richard Carter, Raymond Dlabaj, Paul Sill, Jerome Zabojnik, Emil F. Slovak, and Todd Bawcom.

We think our organizers should be applauded for their work. By the way, did all of you read in the last Issue of the Vestnik about Bro. Ethil Peter Winning the Dist. 3 plaque for enrolling 33 members for $177,000 worth of life insurance? 110w about that!

Congratulations to this modest member who has always believed in this fraternal order.

If you drove down Floyd Street during the last few days you saw progress in action. Yes sir! that dance floor is being replaced; new shelves for the bar being erected and the kitchen remodeling pressing forward. The outside has been given two coats of paint but the weather isn't permitting any big appearance changes, but given a, few sunny days, watch it take on a new look.

So much for the men's work, but ladies, were you aware of the job Sisters Libbbie Janousek, Carlyn Ondrusek, and Bessie Petr took upon themselves (as requested by the lodge) to beautify the inside? Well, it's that new set of stage draperies we've been needing for so long. Honestly, the limit they go to to save the lodge money! You members who didn't hear the details given, by Sister I3essie last Sunday wouldn't believe it — a real lesson in economy!

SPJST Lodges 84 and 130 will host the Dallas Fraternal Council April 8th at Sokol Hall. Help raise the money needed for their many projects, ' the

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 latest being a language development kit and a projector light for the Notre Dame School for exceptional children and also a Jacuzzi bath for the Woodlawn Sanatorium located at Maple and Oak Lawn. Attend this game night; you will enjoy it.

Youth Leader Petr reported the wonderful attendance of the meetings by the teen club, as well as the junior youth. The teen club enjoyed a night of roller-skating last Saturday. Many are very good at this sport — so hard to master. But what surprised everyone was the way assistant Ycuth Leader Carlyn Ondrusek performed. No one suspected that this "I-really-don'thave-anything-to-say member" is more or less a professional on wheels.

The youth is getting restless to go to camp Aug. 5th through the 8th at Camp ValVerde. Remember all that fun last July? Is your child eligible to go this year?

Sincere sympathy goes to Sister Frances Betik and Sister Mary Marek; each lost a brother during the past week.

April 20th is the baseball dance and the team invites you to spend that Saturday night on Floyd St. The Music Masters is the band you will enjoy.

The dance floor will be completed, so be one of the first to swing out. A set of steak knives is the door prize. Don't you need a good set? "Mr. Baseball" himself, our own Lodge President Ben Jarma, invites anyone interested in playing on the team to contact Bro. Connie Brennan or Bro. Bino Vrana and inquire about your chances to be a part of this group that won that trophy last year.

The spring meeting of Dist. III is April 7th in Waco. Will Lodge 84 be represented well? It's up to you. Contact Bro. John Pokladnik if you are interested in going by bus, but do plan to go.

Our thanks to Bro. Wright for bringing the film, taken at the fair last year, and to Bro. Sid Pokladnik for narrating it. Everyone enjoyed seeing themselves on film and we were told some of this film will go to the HemisFair to be a part of the Czech exhibit. Look for it while there.

Gee whiz, I nearly forgot to mention the Easter party for the youth Saturday, April 13. If the weather permits, a park will be selected to hunt eggs; if not, the party will be at the lodge. Watch for details, either by

VESTNfK mail or listen for the phone to ring — okay?

Last Sunday among the new memmers being welcomed was the Jones Family. Bro. Jones works for the post office and each week noticed these foreign language magazines all being delivered to various residences. He soon found out it had an English section too, so it wasn't long before he was reading it during his lunch break.

You guessed it! He decided to inquire about membership and Bro. Ben Jarmo, had him as a candidate. How about that! None of us suspected the effects created by reading the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJSTSPJST

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LODGE 66 CHORAL GROUP Our next rehearsal will be Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 p. m.

N. M. --SPJSTSPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS — 1968 The District I spring meeting will be held on May 5th, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. • • The spring meeting of District II will be held Sunday, April 21st, 1968. Host lodge will be Lodge 48, Beyersville.

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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 be Lodge No. 77, Bomarton.

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

--SPJSTREPORT OF THE PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

CONVENTION REPORT OF THE PUBLICATION COMMITTEE,,' SPJST The present publication committee was elected in the 19th convention held in Waco, Texas, in 1964. Immediately after the convention the threemember committee met and elected their officers for the coming four years. Sister Frnaces Olexa, was elected chairman, Brother Hugo Schefcak scercta,ry, and Brother Rudolph Tro y-

11 bil is the third member of this committee.

Our first meeting was held February 7th, 1965, at Taylor, in the SPJST Rest Home. The meeting was attended by the three members of the publication committee, Brother Nick Morris, editor; Brother E. L. Marek, President of the Supreme Lodge, and the legal advisor, Brother August Kacir, During 1965 we received (7) seven letters from our editor for us to render our decisions. Four (4) letters were printed by deleting a few words or sentence. One letter was printed by omitting one paragraph. Two letters were not printed and the writers were informed by our secretary, Brother Hugo Schefcak.

The year 1966 was quiet; no serious problems arose. Nine (9) letters were received for consideration of their contents. From these, eight (8) letters were printed by deleting a word or two without changing the original text.

One letter was rejected and the writer was informed by the secretary.

In 1966 our annual meeting was called in Dallas, February 13th, and was held in the Sokol and Lodge 130 building. The meeting was attended by the three-member committee and the following: Brothers Ed L. Marek, President of the Supreme Lodge, Nick Morris, Editor; August Kacir, Legal Advisor; Sid Pokladnik, District Three Director; Jos. Holasek, Publisher, and Sister Antoine .Horak, past member of the publication committee.

At this time, our Czech section of the Vestnik was very much neglected, since none of our older members who still read and write Czech, made any contributions to fill the allotted pages in the Czech section. It was agreed to appeal to our membership, to those who still read and write Czech, to make an effort and write and make this part of the Vestnik worthwhile. Some results were seen, but not enough to justify the demand to utilize the space.

Therefore, Brother Nick Morris, editor, had to improvise with historic, educational, and informative articles as fillers.

An appeal was made to the Supreme Lodge officers for personal and timely contributions to our weekly Vestnik to enlighten our membership with analyses on fraternalism. In this, we have not succeeded; besides the necessary monthly reports, we have had no messages from the Supreme

12 Lodge, At this meeting, Brother Hugo Schefcak, secretary, intended to render his resignation from this committee on account of his illness at that time. On request from the other two members on the committee, he was asked to wait and see if his health improves and will permit him to continue to serve. We are very happy to announce Brother Hugo Schefcak is still with us and serving well.

The youth section of our Vestnik; was getting loaded with duplicate letters received from several members of the same family at one time. We contacted the State Youth Director, Brother James Janousek, and called his attention to this problem and asked if he would kindly alert the youth that only one member of a family should write at one time, unless the contents of each letter are different. Brother Janousek assured us that he realized the problem, but explained that a point contest is conducted and each of these youngsters is competing for as many points as possible. Therefore, it is not possible to discourage them now. After the contest it was corrected and the change was noticeable.

On February 12th, 1967, our third meeting took place in Taylor in the SPJST Rest Home. All three members of the publication committee were present; also Brother Nick Morris, the editor, and Brother Ed L. Marek, Supreme Lodge President. During that year we received nine (9) letters from our editor for consideration. Six (6) letters were printed with a few words deleted. One letter was rejected, because the contents were not suitable for our fraternal publication. One letter was received with bitter complaints that the novel ("roman") is being published irregularly and does not appear in every issue. A reply was mailed to the party by Secretary Schefcak. One letter was received and not printed, since the writer of this letter would not consider re-writing the contents. In June of the same year a special issue was published in commemoration of our SPJST 70th anniversary. Brother Nick.

Morris is to be complimented and deserves praise for a job well done. This issue met the membership's approval and our satisfaction.

As the 20th convention drew closer, the committee decided to call a meeting for the sole purpose of submitting our recommendations to the by-law committee. This meeting took place

V2STNf K September 17th, 1967, in Temple. In observing the circulation of our Vestnik amongst our readers, we came to certain conclusions and we based our proposals accordingly. But to our surprise and amazement, our proposals met with bitter accusations from our Czech membership, claiming that the committee is in process of eliminating the whole Czech section from the Vestnik. This was far from our intentions and if our proposals are reviewed, it clearly shows that no such action entered the committee's mind. We, the committee, quite disappointedly, weighed these complaints with the result that another meeting was called in Temple on January 20th, 1968, to reconsider our previous proposals and cater to the wishes of our Czech membership.

At this meeting, all three members of the publication committee were present, plus the following brothers, Nick Morris, editor; Jos. F. Holasek and Jerome Kopecky from the Cechoslovak Pub. Co., August Kacir, legal advisor. We also invited the O&A Committee, since they were meeting the same day, to join us and hear our proceedings. We appreciated the cooperation from all present.

Brother Jos. Holasek thoroughly explained the work in publishing the Vestnik only once in two weeks as we proposed; also the cost involved in a better grade of paper. The important fact in keeping our Vestnik a weekly paper, is that we get current news items and activities of local lodges announcing forthcoming events. Printing the Vestnik once every two weeks, the activities of local lodges would become more or less outdated news.

Realizing all these facts, we reconsidered our previous decisions and we are in favor in keeping the Vestnik pretty much as it is, with minor changes. The Czech front page will be in the center of the Vestnik, followed by the Czech section. The back of the Vestnik will become the advertising page for the SPJST and serve that purpose. We are in favor, as before, of having the Czech section as large as necessary for Czech letters from our members. There shall be informative, historical, and educational articles used as fillers if needed.

To cater to our older Czech reading members, the novel ("roman") will will continue to be published. If at any time, the flow of Czech letters might be heavy, the novel will be limited

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 or omitted for that week, with an explanation from the editor.

We propose that the Vestnik be sent to all members who are holding paidup certificates, and not discontinued, as is done now.

We propose that rejected letters be photographed in their entirety and the original immediately returned to the writer.

We also propose that the recommendation for removal of the editor must first come and originate with the unanimous consent of all three members of the publication committee, who would make this recommendation to the Supreme Lodge, and with twothirds vote of the Supreme Lodge may relieve the editor of his duties.

We propose the publication committee be paid $50 for each meeting, plus mileage.

In closing our report we wish to thank Brother Nick Morris, editor, for an efficiently managed Vestnik; the Supreme Lodge for the cooperation given us; also Publisher Jos. Holasek.

Our work during the past four years was average, with the combined efforts of the committee to have and create a better edited Vestnik. Our goal was to benefit our members and readers.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa, Chairman Hugo Schefcak, Secretary Rudolph Troubil, Member —Publication Committee

YOUTH SECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

Dear Readers, The merits being earned by the juniors, teenagers, clubs and leaders are quite impressive. Several have made terrific gains over last year.

There are some new faces and there are many who are quite close in point accumulations as of Feb. 29, 1968.

Teenagers should especially be interested since the points from this year's contest will count toward a scholarship you could earn. There will not be as many prizes this year in the junior and teenage contests, but those given will be larger. On the other hand the club and youth leader prizes will be increased.

Everybody has equal opportunity.

The area of the state and the size of

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 the club make no difference in who comes out on top. The past winners have been from small clubs, large clubS, small towns, big cities, and the 196768 winners look like they will be no exception, if the indications hold true from the 3rd quarter reports supplied by each youth leader. But since there are so many close contenders in the different contests, it is hard to say what the final outcome will be. One thing is for sure; it is up to you!

DISTRICT ONE Junior of the Year 1st — Claudia Novosad (39) 2nd — Vince and Harry Schielack and Albin Horak, Jr. (13) 3rd — Ronald Schielack (13) Teenager of the Year 1st — Marlene Horak (13) 2nd — Florence Vavra (17) 3rd ®- Betty Trcalek (17) Club of the Year 1st — New Tabor, No. 17 2nd — Dime Box, No. 13 3rd — Bryan, No. 39 Leader of the Year 1st — Mrs. Gladys Trcalek (17) 2nd — Mrs. Mildred Horak (13) 3rd — Mrs. Mary Novosad (39) DISTRICT TWO Junior of the Year 1st — Belinda Bartek (87) 2nd — Carla Engbrock (87) 3rd — Antoinette Pokorny (29) Teenager of the Yea 1st — Debbie Sodek (47) 2nd — Carmen Engbrock (87) 3rd — Pamela Engbrock (87) Club of the Year 1st — Seaton No. 47 2nd — Beyersville No. 48 3rd — Temple No. 87 Leader of the Year 1st — Mrs. Frances Bartek 2nd — Mrs. Leona Stalmach (48) 3rd — Mrs. Adeline Kohutek (47) DISTRICT THREE Junior of the Year 1st — Kay Gerlich (66) 2nd — Diane Bouska (135) 3rd — Anne Oates (130) Teenager of the Year 1st — Linda Bartek (84) 2nd — Lynda Petr (84) 3rd — David Novotny (130) Club of the Year 1st — Ennis, 135 2nd — Waco, 66 3rd — Cottonwood, 6 (teens) Leader of the Year 1st —Mrs. Ruth Kriza,n (6) 2nd — Mrs. Mildred Bouska. (135) 3rd — Mrs. Ruby Pavelka (35)

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DISTRICT FOUR Insufficient number of reports to analysis.

DISTRICT FIVE Junior of the Year 1st — jean Baumann (146) 2nd — Stephanie Mattes (146) 3rd — Janet Timis (142) Teenager of the Year 1st — Jimmy Caraway (88) 2nd — Marian Kadlecek (88) 3rd — Susan Schenburn (88) Club of the Year 1st — Houston, 88 (teens) 2nd — Houston, 142 3rd — Galveston, 146 Leader of the Year 1st — Mrs. Rosie Tumis (142) 2nd — Mrs. Helen Bryson (81) 3rd — Mrs. Evelyn Mattes (146) DISTRICT SIX Junior of the Year 1st — Sally Sembera 2nd — Peggy Kalina (58) 3rd — Debbie Ledkins (153) Teenager of the Year 1st — Patsy Kalina (58) 2nd — Geraldine Kalina (58) 3rd — Caroyln Sabrsula (58) Club of the Year 1st — Taiton, 30 2nd — LaSalle, 153 3rd — .Hungerford, 58 Leader of the Year 1st — Mrs. Martha Sembera (153) 2nd — Mrs. Lottie Krutilek (30) 3rd — Mrs. Pauline Kalina (58) DISTRICT SEVEN Junior of the Year 1st — Susan Pavliska (107) 2nd — John Pavliska (107) 3rd — Connie Hrncir (117) Teenager of the Year 1st — Billy Pavliska (107) 2nd — David Hrncir (117) 3rd — Jill Pavliska (107) Club of the Year 1st — Robstown, 117 2nd — Floresville, 107 3rd — San Antonio, 133 Leader of the Year 1st — Mrs. Thelma Hrncir (117) 2nd — Mrs. Pauline Pavliska (107) 3rd — Mrs. Mary Valchar (133) There are only a few more months to earn points. Get busy, and good luck to all!

Fraternally, James J. Janousek, State Youth Director -SPJST-

Apricots, peaches, and pears were first developed in China.

FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT II Dear Members and Friends: Just a reminder to you lodges and youth clubs to send in your entry for Miss SPJST by April 1st.

A little about our District II meeting to be held at Lodge No. 48, Beyersville on April 1: we are planning on having an auction sale to boost the district fund. It is suggested that each lodge bring a cake, kolaches, or pie, or any other pastries for each five youth club members. Of course, if any one wishes they may bring anything they like, or any donation will be welcome.

Another important meeting coming up is our spring seminar, which will be April 1st at Temple Lodge No. 87.

All youth leaders, officers, or anyone interested in our youth is welcome.

The meeting will start promptly at 7:30 p.m., under the direction of State Youth Director, James Janousek.

Youth leaders, I would like to remind you that at our spring seminar in my home, you all volunteered for different projects for our camp which will be Aug. 1, 2, 3 at Camp Val Verde.

Please have some report on what you are planning. If you have forgotten, here is what you volunteered for: Adeline Kohutek — Crafts Francis Bartek — Nature Study Leona Stalmach — Sports Amelia Porkorny — Cookouts Georgia Pavlica — Water Sports Ann Gensler — Teen Acts Molly Zavodny — Indoor Games Ruby Roznovsky — Outdoor Games Leona Stalmach — Singing - Dancing.

I will be glad to help if you have any question.

Youth, it is time to be working on your crafts and talent for YAD on July 7 at Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Fraternally, Emily Mikeska, District II YD --SPJSTFROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Ir,)111;11 and Members: It has been quite some time since I wrote to the Youth Section, so 'I must do so now.

In spite of all the bad weather we've

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been having, we had nice turnouts at our last two youth meetings, although we had to cancel one of our outdoor activities because of inclement weathed. We have another outdoor activity soon and hope we can go through with it.

We will meet on the first Sundays of the month during April, May, and June.

Other things came up and so we thought it best to change. Don't forget these dates. We will have an Easter egg hunt on April 7th, so don't forget your baskets. The adults will treat the youth to a lunch. Hope to see all of you.

Frateranally, Mrs. Jerry Zavodny Youth Leader

practice. Bet we adults would find it pretty hard to do! I for one am very proud of them. Just for the record, Lodge 88 had 26 boys and girls participate in the youth program. Isn't it good to know we have so many interested youth in our lodge?

It's only a couple of weeks until our princess ball. This is just a reminder to the contestants that they better really .get out and sell their tickets. They don't have long now. Easter will be here before you know it. Also, the same day at 3 p:m., we will have our Easter egg hunt for the younger boys and girls. Lots of prizes will be given.

Fraternally yours, Marlene Caraway, Youth Leader

LODGE Na. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, When you read this letter I will be at the Longhorn Recreation Laboratory in an indeavor to be a good leader for the youth. I hope to come back to 88 brim full of knowledge and knowhow.

On March 17, District 5 had their meeting in Galveston. Lodge 146 had a delicious barbecue chicken dinner for us, and we at Lodge 88 want to thank the Galveston lodge and compliment those members who worked so hard making this day a pleasant one for us. The Galveston Youth Club sold cans of candy and cookies. The cans had been cleverly covered to be very attractive containers.

District 5 has a new district youth director, Mrs. Evelyn Mattes was elected after Mrs. Helmcamp declined renomination. We will all miss Mrs. Helmcamp very much. Mrs. Mattes included in her acceptance speech that she had some "big shoes to fill," but I am sure, she will do a tremendous job as our new district youth director.

Welcome in, Mrs. Mattes!

It was also a pleasure getting to meet Bro. Nick Morris this same weekend. He visited with us at the dance Saturday night and we had a very enjoyable evening talking with him.

Mr. James Janousek was at the district meeting too and it is always a joy to see him. In our book, he's great!

Saturday, March 16, the youth in District 5 went to Galveston to practice was over.

I am sure those who were at the meeting wi;11 agree with me that it is amazing how these boys and girls can put a play together with only one

LODGE 73, SEYIVIOUR Dear Readers, The youth club of Lodge 73 and the mother lodge will meet at the VFW Hall, Sunday, April 7th.

We will have lunch at 12:30. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

Everyone is asked to bring a white elephant gift for the games.

We will also work on our poster, so everyone bring your newspaper clippings and pictures.

Fraternally, Henrietta Pavliska, Youth Leader ____tiP.165 LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers: All the youth club members, their families and niernbers of Lodge 117 are invited to an Easter picnic and egg hunt on Sunday, April 7, at Sablatura County Park at Banquete. The activities: Will get underway at a p.m., with time to roam the wide stretches of the park.

The younger children, those under 10 years, are invited to take part in the egg hunt, with prizes going to the winners. All children who intend to hunt are asked to bring four colored eggs and a basket. A spread basket supper will follow, with drinks furnished by the lodge.

On Saturday afternoon, March 16, the youth club met for its regular meeting. Speaker for the meeting was Mrs. Ernest Knesek, local dance instructor and - mother of one of our youngest members, who demonstrated and led a program on "Isometric Exercises," which everyone enjoyed doing.

Following the business session, the members joined in making tray favors for the Robstown Hospital. This was a special project of the Sunshine Corn-

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 mittee, Bonnie Tally, chairman. The favors were small Easter cards with a cotton bunny on the front, storks made from diaper pins, and small paper angels with cotton hair and wire halos. They looked very cute and everyone did a very good job.

Don't forget to come to our Easter picnic; visitors are cordially invited.

Fraternally, Mrs. Thelma Firncir, Youth Leader ---SPJ ST-LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members and Readers: At our mother lodge meeting on March 17th, we jumped a surprise on all members for not wearing green, since it was Saint Patrick's Day. All had to pay a small penalty, which will be sent to the Easter Seal Drive by our youth club. Thank you for the nice donation.

After our adult meeting, the youth had a kite contest. All youth who entered the contest got a small reward; then we took them out to be judged on flying their kites.

The kite awards were given to: Mike Galler (prettiest); Marylin Motis (highest) ; Patricia Stanislav (farthest kite). With all the kites up, it really was a sight over the small city of Elm Mott. I must say that the adults enjoyed it as much as the youth. A big thank-you to all who helped with this contest.

I would like to remind all of you about our Easter egg hunt and wiener roast. This is for all the Lodge 66 youth, parents, and any adult members who wish to conic.

This will be lots of fun, like a family affair. The time is March 31st at Linden Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Don't forget our District III meeting April 7th in Linden Hall.

The young lady from our lodge for Miss SPJST is Beverly Gaidusek. Congratulations and best of luck!

Hope to see all of you at Linden Hall at the above events.

Fraternally, Libbie Parma, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, Another month is almost gone. Seems as if the time just flies by. It sure is a cold, dreary, rainy day again. Looks as if we'll never get to put our crops in the ground. We started planting milo and corn this week. We would have gotten through with the corn if

Wednesday, March 27, 1998 not for the rain. We still have all the cotton to plant. I finally got my garden planted, all except the beans, when it started raining. I even had to roil corn because we couldn't get anyone to drive the tractor. Hired help is hard to get.

Our youth club members decided to cancel their cookout and hayride until later when the weather is more settled.

We met at Mrs. Robert Holmes' horse Thursday night to work on the poster. It looks good.

I am very proud to say that some of our girls from our club received some high honors in the County 4-H Favorite Food Show on March 15. They are: Peggy Kalina and Kathy Kutach, who were the top junior winners. There were 42 entries in this division. Geraldine Kalina and Brenda Kalina were the top senior winners. There were 18 entries in this division. These four girls will go to Richmond on April 20 to compete in the District Food Show.

We wish them a lot of luck. Patsy Kalina was second place winner in the Bread and Cereal Group. All of these girls are members of Lodge 58 and all except Brenda belong to our youth club.

I hope Mr. and Mrs. James Janousek, Sister Elsie Brdecka and all the others who are going to Glen Rose Recreation Camp have a wonderful time. I'm sure they will have. We'll be looking forward to hearing all about the new things they learned.

Until next time, I remain, Mrs. Julius Kalina, Jr., Youth Leader LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Friends, We will have our Easter program right after the meeting on April 7. At that time, after the program, we will also have an Easter egg hunt. We invite ail members and friends to attend, and hope many will be there.

Fraternally, Leona Stalmach Youth Leader SPJST-

HISTORY AT LODGE. 88, HOUSTON Youth activity began to bustle around Lodge 88 in 1950. The activity varied throughout that decade under many interested and devoted leaders, among them Mrs. Birdie Hilsher, our first State Youth Directress. With the 1960s, the club showed greater signs of growth, part of which was sparked by YOUTH

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Teen and Youth Club members at Loi 7 88, Houston. Youth Leader Marlene Caraway is seated at right front, and Assistant YL Regina Osterhaus stands at left. the building of a new lodge home and swimming pool. Presently, the club membership has grown to around 100 youth, who are divided into two separate clubs, a junior club, presently under the direction of Mrs. Regina Osterhaus, and a teen club under the direction of Mrs. Marlene Caraway.

Both leaders Nork together promoting and providing interests to attract the youth of Houston. Their efforts are rewarded by their interested and active youth and must especially by one outstanding event — their teen dances every Friday night. This event which caters to 1,000 to 1,300 youth weekly was initiated by an outstanding leader, Mrs. Wanda Ellzner, who served devotedly for several years but who resigned this past December due to other obligations. Countless parents and members assist the teen club in sponsoring this weekly extravaganza which has been praised by civic leaders all over Houston. This activity should be an inspiration to the other clubs as it brings in new members.

It provides good teen recreation for the community, and the club helps the lodge as a result.

Countless other charity projects are carried on throughout the year. More recently, a drive for Hurricane Beulah victims was carried through with great success. Living fraternalism can be evidenced by the club's visits to the guests at the different rest homes, and supporting the fund for injured police officers.

Support of SPJST youth, activity is important among these active members. They chartered two buses to attend the State YAD last August at Waco to cheer on their representatives and to become beter acquainted with other youth.

The jtunior club makes different crafts several times a month. Wiener roasts, swimming parties, watermelon parties, an annual Easter egg hunt, and a Christmas Party keep the youth busily occupied.

Dancing the Reseda, preparing variety shows, and much more makes youth life at Lodge 88 a very busy one.

Without the support of a great many, much of their success would not have been realized. We are thankful to Mrs. Wanda Elzner, for the historical information which features .the Junior Club and Teen Clubs of Houston Lodge 88, as Club of the Week.

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NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members, Our meeting will be held on Sunday, April 7th at 2 p.m. This is because Easter falls on the second Sunday, which is our regular meeting date.

We will have lunch after the meeting, so I would like to ask the sisters to bring sweets or sandwiches.

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe Novosad, Youth Leader LODGE

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is a headache to city fathers, and to mothers of teen-age girls.

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16 LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear Members and Friends, A reminder to all the members of 107 that the district meeting is just around the corner, and if you haven't been contacted for a job, call one of the committee chairmen and offer your services. Youngsters, there will be all sorts of jobs for you to do. All you have to do is ask.

The activities Of the youth club are finally picking up. The extreme winter weather made planning functions for the youngsters rather difficult.

We had a real good turnout on dur clean-up day. It was real nice to see so many of our Members interested enough to come out and-work all day.

The tables look so nice with their new covers. I certainly hope that everyone will help us take care of them.

Our youth Communicator cover contest was won locally by Cindy Johns.

Cindy is at present serving as our secretary. Congratulations, Cindy! Runners-up were Billy Pavliska and Larry lima. Better luck next time, boys.

Be seeing you all at the district meeting!

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe Pavliska Youth Leader

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Kite-Flying Contest, Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Boys who brought kites were, Rear: Edward Helona, Patrick Mynar, Joe F. Mynar, Wm. Royal, George Mynar, Gary Marek. Front: Douglas Uptmor, Michael Marek, Anthony Mynar„ Tommy Mynar, Nicholas Morris.

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LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers; On March 5, the Talton Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting.

Old business concerned selling candy.

New business concerned making a quilt and selling it. We decided not to sell candy but the quilt.

We also had a guest speaker, Mrs. Joe Naiser, who spoke on crafts, and how to make them.

Refreshments were served and door prizes drawn. Winners were Marian and Karen Dorotik, and Rodney and Matwice Dluhos.

Fraternally, Judy Dluhos (13) --SPJST--•

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Our next meeting will be on April 2. At this meeting we will have an Easter egg hunt. The ladies on the refreshment committee are Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Mrs. Milan Krutilek, Mrs. Georgia. Dorrotik, and Mrs. Jeannie Treumer.

Fraternally, ,Marian Dorotik (13) President

The adults were just as excited about the kite-flying contc st as were the smaller fry, even though it was very cold and very windy!

(Cottonwood Lodge 6, March 3rd).

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Last night, Friday, March 22, the junior club held their new project — a box supper to raise money to buy items for their entertainment. There were many beautifully decorated boxes brought.

This year is leap year. We had several pretty boxes brought by men.

The highest man's box was sold for $5.50, and the ladle's high was $8.25.

We also had a prize for the biggest and the prettiest box. The auctioneers were Dorothy Schuetz, junior leader, assisted by Janette Krizan.

Talk about fun! we had it and it was enjoyed by all present.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all who took time out to prepare and bring a beautiful box for the juniors to be sold for their fund, which they needed. They also had a short practice that night for the Easter program.

We would like to invite and remind all of you again to come to our regular meetings, program, and Easter hunt on Sunday, March 31st.

We are having a final practice on Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. All of you in the program be sure and be there.

Fraternally yours, Ruth Krizan, Teen Leader

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik. Readers, The Talton Youth Club had their monthly meeting on March 5th. Mrs. Joe Naiser was our guest speaker. The door prize winners were Marian Dorotik, Karen Dorotik, Thomas Dluhos, Maurice Dluhos, and Glenn Kahanek.

We discussed the district meeting in Hallettsville. After the meeting we had. refreshments.

Fraaternally, Karen Dorotik (10) --SPJ ST-LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Friends, At our last meeting Brother Bill Vanicek talked to us about the different parts of a check and how it is handled. We made Easter baskets for the Taylor Rest Home.

Our next activity will be a hobo party on March 22., at 7:30. Everyone must come dressed as a hobo. Our next meeting will be on March 31.

Fraternally, Franklin Novosad P•

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on March 3. The meeting was called to order and we then had the pledge to the flag.

Under new business we had to decide what to do for the district meeting.

The adults planned an Easter egg hunt for the youth. Hope we all can come.

Fraternally, Barbara Vavra (11) —SPJ ST— LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, The youth club and also the adults will have a, hobo party Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Everybody come dressed as hobos.

Our regular monthly meeting has been changed to March al. at 2 p.m., instead of April 7. Everybody keep that in mind. We will also have our Easter program that day.

Fraternally, Leon Zavodny, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on Feb. 18th. We discussed old and new business: Re)freshments were served after the meeting.

Mrs. Matejka will be our guest speaker for our April meeting, We are looking forward to her visit with us.

Marlene Horak

VESTNAK LODGE 25, ENNIS Dear Members, Our youth club met March 10, with several members of the Lodge 135 Youth Club as guests. We worked on crafts.

We are planning to have an Easter egg hunt and skating party on Sunday, April 7.

Fraternally, Michael Prachyl (11) —SPJ ST— LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Well, here we are again into another month. Time seems just to fly all the time!

On Feb. 11th, the lodge at Hallettsville had their regular meeting. Bro. Morris, the editor, came to the meeting and installed the officers. Bro Morris took a picture of Mr. Bucek because it was his 90th birthday.

After the meeting, the youth had their meeting. Mrs. Mikush said we should bring a drawing for the Communicator at the next meeting. Bro' Morris spoke to us for awhile, which was very interesting. Afterwards we had refreshments. I would like to thank Bro. Morris for coming and hope that he may come back again soon.

Thank you, Bro. Morris.

Fraternally, Marcie Lee Holy (12) SPJ LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, At our last meeting on March 10th we were happy to have District III Youth Director Mrs. Wilma Nesuda tell us about all the activities for the youth this summer. She also showed us how to weave plastic braid and we had fun doing that.

Fraternally, Cathy Prachyl (10) SPJST-LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, On March 3, the New Tabor SPJST Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Trca,lek, our youth leader. Next, we had our roll call, with fifteen member present. The minutes were then read and approved. Our treasurer then gave our financial report.

There was no old business to be discussed. Under new business, our club received a thank you card from Mrs. Jerry Adamek for the donation our club gave. Also, our club needs one more guest speaker before our club

17 can qualify for club of the year contest. Our meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p m.

Don't forget our next meeting will be held on April 14, Easter Sunday.

Everyone please try to attend.

Fraternally, Florence Vavra SYJS LODGE 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, The Hungerford SPJST Youth Club had a gathering at the Holmes House Thursday night, March 21, 1968, at 7 p. m. We made a poster for the district meeting. Our hayride was canceled. Our next meeting will be in April; hope everyone can attend.

Fraternally, Patsy Kalina (13) —SPJSTLODGE 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on March 3. The pledge was said, the roll was called, and minutes were read.

We had a thank-you card from Mrs. Jerry Adamek. Be sure to bring your basket for the Easter hunt.

Fraternally, Patricia Zavodny — —SPJST--LODGE 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, We had our last meeting on March 16th.

Under new business, we elected officers. I was elected refreshment chairman.

After the meeting we practiced for our district meeting.

I hope everyone had a nice time.

Fraternally, Kay Horak (9) --SP./ ST* LODGE 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, We had our meeting on iviaren 16th.

We discussed our Easter egg hunt, which will be on Good Friday. After the meeting, refreshments were served

by Mrs. Vince Schielack and Patricia Marek.

Fraternally, Albin Horak, Jr. ---SPJST--LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Membersr and Friends, On March 2, we held our monthly meeting. The reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Then we talked about our Easter program and hayride. We also had a guest speaker. After the meeting we had a social.

Darrell MaLcx,ka

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18 LODGE 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Umm, good! On Sunday, March 10, when the mother lodge held their meeting, the youth club got their delicious hamburgers. (Just the girls who were the winners.) Even though the girls had to fik the hamburgers they tasted very good.

The mother lodge changed next months' meeting to the first Sunday, instead of the second Sunday, and ours will be on April 4, so I hope to see all of you members then.

Fraternally, Carla Engbrock (12) --SPJST--LODGE

130, DALLAS

Dear Members, I know the calendar shows it to be spring, but I am not so sure.

We will not have our meeting at the hall on March 31 as planned. Instead, we will have our annual Easter egg hunt at Ridgewood Park on Trammel Dr. at 3 p. m., provided the weather is nice. There will be a picnic after the Easter egg hunt. The telephone committee will fill you in on the details.

Ask your parents to bring you because they will have fun too. Bring your friends. We will have a lot of prize eggs.

Don't forget our district meeting on April 7. We have a candidate for queen — Teresa. Vrla, so come and give her moral sup p ort. Hoping to see all of you there.

Fraternally, David Novotny, President PJ ST-

NO. /35, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on March 10th at 2:30 p.m. The weather was nice and warm so everyone turned out.

We elected officers for the coming year. Then we planned on a Easter egg hunt for April 13th at 4 p.m.

After refreshments were served, most of us went to visit Lodge 25, where Mrs. Nesuda was teaching crafts.

Diane Bouska (10) Reporter 1101-1GE

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NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, The SPJST of HallettSville had their regular meeting on Sunday, March 10th. After the adult meeting the youth Club had its meeting. We discUssed the district meeting held March 24th here at Hallettsville. Then we drew for door prizes, which went to: LODGE

adults — Mrs. Vernon Zak; children— Vivian Vasek.

Fraternally, Fraternally, Vernell Zak (12) —SPJST

BEYERSVILLE LODGE 48 Dear Members and Friends, At our last meeting we decided to have our hayride on March 7. Most of the members were there and I think that everyone had a lot of fun, and I think the only thing that bothered us was the cold.

Fraternally, Kathy Matoska

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BEYERSVILLE LODGE 48 Dear Members and Friends, At our last meeting we decided to have our Easter program and Easter Egg hunt after the April 7, meeting.

The youth club will present the program and would like to invite everyone to attend.

Fraternally, Sharon Matoska BEYER SVILLE LODGE 48 Dear Friends and Members, I hope you will come to our next meeting because it is going to be a busy and important one. We are going to discuss our meeting, our May Fete, and our spring meeting. If you want to stay in with the lodges you should be there. Our next meeting is April 7.

Will you be there?

Fraternally, Larry Matoska, Treasurer —SPJSTLODGE 47, SEATON

Dear Readers, At our last meeting on March 3, we discussed old and new business. Bro. Bill Vanicek was our guest speaker, He spoke to us on how to fill out a check.

He told us how important checks were and the process it goes through before it can be cashed. To me this was very interesting.

At the end of the meeting, refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Anita Schiller (14) - SP TSTLODGE' NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear Readers, On March 11 we had a youth club meeting. We made decorations for the s pring meeting, which is March 31st.

We made pop art panels. The youth club has voted to furnish all the decorations for the hall. We also made tissue flowers of pink, white, and blue.

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 On March 17, we had a "clean-up day." We had about 30 members present. We came in the morning and had a covered_ dish dinner.

Fraternally yours Susan Pa yliska (12) LODGE 39, BRYAN Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on March 10th. We discussed what each person is to bring for the Easter party. Each member is asked to britig six Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt which is going to be held on April 7th at 3:30 p.m. Be sure to come and have fun.

We had our Communicator design contest and the winners were: 1st — Daniel Matcek; 2nd — Tony Matcek; 3rd — Joyce Matcek.

Don't forget to come to the next meeting, Fraternally, Claudia Novosad (12) Secretary

EXPRESSION OF SYI% f'ATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone, in behalf Of our members, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed, lodge sister, MRS. ALBINA HAISLER, who at the age of 79 passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 17, 1968.

Funeral services were held March 19 in the Bethel Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. W. A. McCann officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park near Temple.

Surviving are six sons, Vince Haisler, Joe .Haisler, Willie Haisler, Jerry Haisler, and Robert Haisler, all of Temple, and L. B. Haisler of Oenaville; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Bravenec of the Oscar Community; a sister, Mr& Louis Jezek of the Thompson Community; also surviving are 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vince Haisler, in 1959.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Henry Mares F. W. Martinec E. J. Bedrich

Wednesday, March 27, 1968 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby, in behalf of our membership, wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, LOUISE IIAJDIK, who passed away in San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baytown, Texas, on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 1968, at the age of b8.

Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m.

Rosary was recited at 8::30 Thursday, Feb. 29th, in the Sterling Funeral Chapel, Dayton, Texas. Funeral Mass was held Friday, March 1st, at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church of Eastgate, with Father Paul Fee officiating, with burial in Eastgate Catholic Cemetery.

Sister Louise Hajdik was a native of Frydek, Texas, and had been a resident of Dayton 32 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and the Church Altar Society.

Sister Hajdik is survived by her husband, Joe F. Hajdik; two sons, Joe C. Hajdik. of Houston and Gerome S. Hajdik of Dayton; five daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Prochazka of La Porte, Mrs. Alice Wilder of Dayton, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Mildred Sodolak, and Mrs. Margaret Chovanec, all of Houston; three brothers, Joe and Ed Skarpa both of Dayton, and Frank Skarpa of Wallis; and 20 grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Leroy Skarpa, Felix Skarpa, Emil Skarpa, Edwin Smesny, Albert Smesny, and Mike Lukesheay.

May her soul rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.

Alvin A. Franta Arthur J. Lostak Ladd Doskocil —Resolution Committee LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILEE We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, acting for and in behalf of our members, wish to , express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, IGNAC KALMUS, who passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 5. 1968, after an illness of over 2 years, at the age of 83 years. He was a retired carpenter.

The Funeral was under the direction of the Mellody-Gillar-Eylar, Funeral Home, in Kansas City. Services were held in the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Febisuary 7th, and burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Survivors are one son, Louis W. Kal-

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mus of Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Urban and Mrs. Lillian Meyer, both of Kansas City, and Mrs. Bessie Colwell of Green Bay, Wisconsin; also 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren survive. His wife passed away in Kansas City in 1942.

Brother Kalmus was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia July 28, 1885, and came to the United States 47 years ago. He resided in Rosenberg at one time and joined SPJST Lodge No. 98 on April

2, 1915. In 1961 the lodge merged with Lodge No. 81, Needville. Ile was a member of the SPJST almost 53 years, and was ever mindful of his duties to his lodge.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace, and again our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Bessie Franck Marie Matcek Stella Mucka Resolution Committee

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Survivors include his mother, Theresa Sefcik; sisters Mrs. Agnes Vlha, Mrs. Lydia Hendrick; one brother, Rudy; Sefcik.

Services were held at Sterling Chapel in Dayton. Officiating was Rev. Horace Westwood. interment was in Magnolia Park Cemetery. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Commitee Frances Olexa Ellen Gill Mary Kalousek

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SPET Entertainment Calendar As a matter of uolicy, only those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPJST, or any of its lodges, will he published in the SPJST Entertainment Calendar. Such notices for publication should be mubmitted by a bona fide lodge officer, or in some cases, by lodge hall managers.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Saturday, March 30 — Birthday party Sunday, March 31 — Lodge and clubs meetings at 2 p.m.; program, egg hunt and social Sunday, April 14 — Family party Saturday, April 27, Hill County RoundUp Club Dance —SPJST— Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Sunday, April 14 — Vrazel's Polka Band Saturday, April 20 — Fritz Hodde's Polka Band of Taylor Saturday, April 27 — Hi-Toppers —SPJST----Lodge 25, Ennis (National Hall) Wednesday, April 10 — SPJST Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 — Battle Dance; Music Masters and Johnny Mensik Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 — Ennis Polka Festival Wednesday, May 8 — SPJST lodge meeting 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25 — Dance; Hi-Toppers Wednesday, June 5 — SPJST Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band (Family entertainment every Sunday at 6 p.m.)

—SPJSTLodge No. 35. Elk Saturday, March 30 — Nemec's Playmates.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton (Our regular dances will resume after Lent).

Sunday, March 31 — SPJST lodge meeting at 2 p.m., followed by the youth Easter program, egg hunt, and lunch.

—SPJSTLodge No. 49, Rowena The Jimmy Heap Orch. will play the following engagements: Sunday, April 14 Sunday, May 26 Sunday, June 23

VESTNtIC Sunday, July 21 SUnday, Aug. 18. _----SPJST Lodes No 5.1,_ West Every Thursday evening — Game night, 7 to 10 p.m. Public invited. crs• _ 13jg Easter Sunday, music by Erie Honza 0cch. from Ennis; 6:30 to 10:30. Admission $1 per person.

Sunday, April 21 — Regular lodge meeting (changed from 1st Sunday because of Dist. III Meeting, April 7).

—SPJSTLodge 66 (Linden Hall), Waco Saturday, March 30 — Gilbert Kautz of Taylor Saturday, April 6 — Otis Beck and his Melody Five Saturday, April 13 — West Polka Band Sunday, April 7 — District III spring meeting Saturday, April 20 — West CYO dance Saturday, April 27 Petter Polka Band Saturday, May 4 — The Pavelka Orch. from Robstown Saturday, May 11 — The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Saturday, May 18 — The Two-Steppers Coming: Wednesday, May 22nd — Lee Castle & The Fabulous Jimmy Dorsey Orch. $4 per person. Advance reservations.

Saturday, May 25 — The Leo Majek Orchestra from Corpus Christi —SPJSTLodge No. 77, Bomarton Saturday, April 27 — Big dance for the benefit of the District IV Youth Fund — VFW Hall, Seymour. Music

by Charles Nemec's Polka Stars of West. Public invited.

Sunday, April 28 — Bomarton School House; District IV meeting. Meeting starts at 1 p.m.

STLodge No. 80, Holland Sunday, April 14 (Easter) — C. J. and The Jewels Sunday, April 28 — Vrazel Polka Band; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas April 20 — Baseball Team's annual Dance — Music Masters playing April 21 — Meeting, game and fun night May 4 — Dance: Vrazel Band —SPJSTLodge No. 88. Houston Thursday, March 28 — Stew Supper and Social Friday, March 29 — Teen dance; "Starvation Army" playing Saturday, March 30 — Dance; Blumes of La Grange

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Frida7,-, April 5 --- Mothmay Brothers 0,7eAern music).

SPJST-SPJST Lodge 139 - Sokol Dallas April 13 — Dance; music by The Music A+, asters April 27 — Spring Dance; music by Eric Honza May 11 — SPJST Lodge 130 Dance; music by Charlie Adamcik and his Polka Tones.

June 8 — Dance; music by The Music Masters June 22 — Hawaiian Dance; music by Eric Honza Saturday, June 29—Coronation dance; sponsored by the youth club; music by Charlie Adamcik and His Polka Tones SPJSTLodge 135 — Sokol Ennis Easter Sunday, April 14 — Johnny Mensik Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5 -- Ennis Polka Festival Saturday, May 11 — Mother's Day ,dance; Music Masters --SPJST Lodge No. 146, Galveston Sunday, March 31 — Dinner and Dance — serving starts at 2; dance .4 to 8 p.m. Music by Oil Baca Orch.

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Mr. Johnson, 43 years of ag was born and reared in Waco, the son of Mr. and firs. Roy E. Johnson, Sr. His father is deceased. He was married in May,: 1945, to the former Mary Beth Chadwell of Mart, Texas, and has six children. He and his family belong to the vice Memorial Methodist Church. Mr. johnson is a Mason.

Johnson graduated from Waco High School and after his military service, attended -Four-.0 Business College where he took a junior Accounting Course.

Mr;'Jahnson was a tail gunner on a B-17 while serving with the U.S. Air Force during World War IL Mr, Johnson joined the Waco Police Department in 1951 where he worked as a dispatcher, car patrolman, motorcycle officer and Sergeant of the Identification DepartmentL He resigned in October, 1957, and went with the Texas 'c of Public Safety as a Polygiaph ',Examiner. At their Region No. 6 heedquarers, located in Waco, he assisted Sheriffs, Rangers, Felice Departments, Federal Officers, Constables and others in a 46-county area, corn-

prising Region No. 6, on felony cases such as rape, robbery; murder, and the subjeciits ti • -nigh USe of isicative photographs and making up composite pictures of these wanted su Teets.

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Johnson is a graduate of the Keller Polygraph Institute in Chicago, Ill. He has lectured and attended Homicide Seminars, held jointly by the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas for several years.

He has completed Standard FingerPrint and Identification Schools at the Department of Public Safety Academy in Austin.

Mr. Johnson resigned from the Texas Department of Public Safety in March, 1966, and went into the Private Industrial -Security Business for himself. He specializes in personnel work for several major companies throughout th-e Stale of Texas.

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OD REDAKCNi110 STOLKU TO I ONO (Itedni lipravY. V ptitomne done, kciY2 se naS" XX. sjezd tak kvapem blili, nastava doba, kdy budou uve •ejnene ritzne nredni zpravy ittednikti a vYborit.

Na ptiklad, v tomto eisle, jest zprava Tiskoveho vYboru, anglicky i CeskY. V pri§tim disle se snaZime donest elenkim celou zpravu Stanovniho vYboru a jejich navrhy apod. Chceme abychom jejich cela zprava byla otisknuta v jednom eisle, col bude vyhodnejSi pro delega.ty, vSechno pod jednym obalem.

A stane-li se tomu tak, bude to znamenat, Ze vsechnu jjnou latku budeme muset dat stranou pro to jedno eislo.

Laskave Zadame dopisovatele, aby se omezili piisti tYden na nejnutnej,§"i zpravy a to v zkracenem obsahu. Do Ceryna bude tech zprav jeSte nekolik, a jest Zadoucno, aby eleni a delegati si pozorne p •eeetli vSechny navrhy a napady elenn, abychom byli co nejlepe Informovani oe se bude jednat ye sjczclu.

• Okrskova, schfize V. okrsku se konala 17. bkezna. Byla to zajimava a Zlva ddalost. Je videt, ne elenove se skuteone zajimaji o pokrok Jednoty. Brali v jednani a dali o sobe vedet, maji se k svetu. Ten 'ZivY zajem vznika

moZna, ted' v ptedsjezdovem Case, ale na to :name okrskove, schtize, aby elenove se ozvali a nechali o sobe new. \recta. Jest to piece lePS1, neZ kdy je Menu mad° anebo sedi tine nasledkein neteenosti.

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Stara a mlada generace Zije v rozlienern socialnim prostiedi, jimZ je nezbytne ovlivnen dukvni vYvoj a duSevni stay obou techto generaci. Jejich psychologicke rozdily jsou ptieinou stale rostouciho napjeti a nedorozumeni mezi nimi. Tim vetSi je dnes, protole socialni vYvoi nikdy nebyl talc pkekotnY, jako je v dneSmi dobe. Svet, v nem•Z naSe deti vyrnstaji, a Zivot kterY a pro nejZ jsou piipraveny, je v podstate jinY, neZ, Zivot, co jejich rodiee. Technicke a socialni podminky se temet kaZdodenne meni. To, co bylo y eera bezpochybne uznano a piijato, je dnes nebo zitra veclou prokazano za omyl anebo naivni /ikon NaSe deti se ye Skole uei vecem, o nichZ my nemame ani poneti. Umeni, poesie, moda, slop, to vSe se rychle a

neustale meni. Vkus naSlch deti, jejich pohnutky a cile, jsou odli§ne od naSeho vkusu. Mezi nakmi nazory a ptesvedeenim a nazory naken dtild je velika propast.

V minule generaci to byla rodiebvska autorita, jez tvotila zaklad k dobremu pomeru mezi rodied a detmi. Rodiee v dneSni dobe — musime si to pkiznat — nejsou kit autoritou svkm detem.

My rodiee, musime hledat a najit jiny zaklad k pomeru mezi nami a naSint detmi, mezi mladou a starou generaci. Musime predpokladat souladziy vzajemnk pourer tim, ze od deti oeekavame pfijeti nakeh hodnot, jez jsou jim dnes e'asto beznredmetmimi abstraktnimi. Mucci me si ziskat dilveru svkch deti, ne jako jejich rodiee, ale jako jejich uptimni, oteykeni piatele. Neni to snadny NaSi rodiee to meli snaMi. My si musime dtiveru na gich deti ziskat, a nesmirne pkedpokladat, ze ji mame jiz proto,ze jsme jejich rodiee.

Musime si ziskat flan na'Scho ditete tim, ho sami etime jako rovnocenneho ptitele. Myslim, ze Oscar Wilde nebyl nikdy tak blizko pravde, jako dnes, kdy tekl: "Pokud jsou deti male, zbanuji sve rodiee. KdyZ" povyrostou, soudi je, a nekdy jim i odpusti.

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o npesovatelit Pad eislo 47, Seaton Mili bratti, sestry a etenaki Vestniku: Nate pritti schtize se bude konat 31. brezna misto 7. dubna a tet budeme mit "Easter Egg hunt" pro deti, talc deti nezapomente si donest kotieky.

Potom budeme mit svaeinu. Sestry, jste tadane donest senviee kolaae, kejky, paje anebo co ktera chcete. Rad se postara o vajieka pro deti. Nezapomente, to schuze bude 31. brezna na misto 7. dubna a ptijd'te vteci. Schtize z'apoene o dvou hodinach odpoleclne. Take 22. brezna v patek weer budeme mit "hobo night", vteci se obleete jako tulaci a prijd'te se pobavit, zaene to o 7:30 hodin veeer.

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Kovar, Texas Valens reclakce, bratti a sestry: Napitu jen par radkil abych nebrala zbyteene misto jinYm, nebot' sjezd se Milt a motna, ze nekdo bade mit neco dobreho ohledne sjezdu. Melo by se -d, clelat lrocine clobrelio pro -mladet i pro stare, kteti jsou v jednot?_, tj'eba badesat neb vice let.

SchtIze Padova se konala v nedeli, zahajil ji br. predseda Vacla y Barina. Tajemnik preeet1 protokol. Byla vzdana Best zesnule snolusestre Marii Fojtikoye. Br. August Hajdik podal etvrtletni zpravu, a br. Charlie Kalina tadal o nail-no-Lai sine pro shromattdeni Kalinove rodiny prvni nedeli v dubnu, zaroven. zval Uredniky nateho radu. Diky.

Po pritti schnzi 14. dubna budeme mit hleclani velikonoenich vajieek pro deti, potom bude svaeina. Ten kdo najde nejvic vajec dostane cenu, tak ptijd'te co nejvic a priveci'te vase deti. A budete-li miti beseciu v ten den ta.k jich take ptivezte sebou.

Na yttevou jsme m.eli ye schfizi mantele. Joe Urban, pekoe jsme si s nimi pobesedovali, Po schtizi pi. Urbanova do schfize ptijde zas.

Tetilo nas ie videt. K nam prijeli v sobotu Ludwig Sablatura z Whar ton. Preji vtem tt'astne a velese y ellkonoce, notelmanYch svatkti a dobrehe zdra,vi. .9,17 Stepan

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VESTNfIC neeka a Letikar. Vtechny jsme velmi rady videly a zveme je aby prisli zas.

Schnze byla trochu slavnostniho razu nebot' jsme se setly abychom se many rozloudit se sl. ParYzkovou, ktera Meth, hned na to v nedeli pak odejet naznet do sve rodne ylasti eeskoslovenske.

Schtize se hladde odbyla treba te bylo leccos k projednavani. Za neptitomnosti sestry Kankrlikove fitadu tajemnice se ujala sestra Skotakova, ktera preeetla dotle dopisy delcovne a ten Vzpominky od sester. Take jsme obdrtely podekovani od spravy veteranske nemocnice za nati podporu jak penetitou tak temi utiteenYmi vecmi pro veterany v predvanoeni dobe, cot jim pritlo velmi vhod. Sbirku vtdy katdoroene kona, sestra Toberna jitt mnoho let. Tet jsme prispely s darkem v eerie $10.00 rodine, ktera, meta nettesti — jejich mlad.Y syn byl zabit kdyt jako samaritan poinahal startim mantel-am na "freeway" menit kolo( tena to pak ujela a bude nyni soutend pro zabiti ujeti od mista Mimo toho maminka toho hocha potrebuje operaci tak zvanY "open heart surgery" co nejdrive a jelikot je v rodine jette nekolik deti otec rodiny nemute tolik vydelati aby na vte staeil. Byl utvoren zylattni fond u Republic National Bank pro tuto tak postitenou rodinu. Jmeno teto rodiny jest: Mr. and Mrs. Hale Pearson a ten nett'astnY hoch jejich Nicky. trednice zhora zminene banky zalotily fond na kterY mute prispet kde koli si preje. Nechtela bych mit na svedomi smrt toho inladeho a hodneho hocha a pak ujet z mista nettesti a nehledet pomoci — ta pani bude nyni mit poletaeku se soudem, ale hark to bude s vlastnim svedomim — to se nedd nijak omluvit ani ohlutit! A tivot mlademu eloveku se neda vratit.

Take jsme prispely s obnosem $10.00 na Women's Pavilion v San Antonio, ta budova je easti HemisFair, ale po vYstave tam zUstane na trvalo k poutiti. KatdY kdo do 15. brezna prispel s jistou eastku tak bude miti sve imeno vyr y te na plakete na pamatku. Bode to jiste hezk y , to imeno natebo krouktku bade tam zvecnene do daltich let. Take se ujednalo, to nabritte sestry, ktere budou nemocne obdrtl penetitY darek narnisto neco kunovaneho, a budou si moci pak samy koupit co by si praly.

Kdvt brulete nektera nemocna talc bud'te Vy aneb Weld° z Vati rodiny neeht' zavola sestru Rose Kopeekovou prim° a ona se o ostatni uz postara a zatle darek penetitY,.

Jett& net se ukoneila sclafize sestra Houdkova se rozloalla se sl. Bertou

Ve stredu 27. brezna 1963 ParYzkovou a jmenem kroutku ji podala menti darek jako upominku na nas s pranim tt'astne cesty a. aby na nas vzpomi-nala jako my budeme na ni.

Si. ParYzkova obdrtela jette mnoho darkly od jednotlivYch sester a pak tadala o slovo. Dojate pak v slzach dekovala vtem za vte pekne co ji behern roku zde potkalo a tak napolo narn slibila, te bude hledet se zas k nam vypravit na navttevu at ji pomery dovoli. Pak nasledoval dobrY °bed, kterY nam pripravily sestry: Kopecka, Kebrlova, Kartousova, Hamuskova a Irene Hatkova a na kterY prispely i druhe sestry naimoradne nebot' jsme chtely aby sl. ParYtkova, si na nas odnesla pekne vzpominky a take abychom si s jette naposled pobesedovaly nebot' v nedeli pak odjela jilt dorml Stoly byly pekne prostrene a poutily jsme ten peknY kvetinovy "arrangement" stolni dekoraci kterou narn nate sestry z Ft. Worth darovaly v 1966 kdyt zde byly natimi hosty. Bylo to pekne a -Canine a potom jsme se hezky bavily.

Sestra Liddie Pavelkova vzala nejake obrazky na pamatku, ktere se hezky vydarily. Nesmim zapomenout se zminit o torn jakou peknou e.hvilku nam pripravila nate sestra Valeikova recitovanim zname basne "Kdyt" od Rudyarda Kiplinga na poeest narozenin zesnuleho presidenta Masaryka, kterni onu basal :mei ye velke Ucte. Sestra Valeikova basal prednesla pevnYrn hlasem a Apine naznamet' a obdrtela pak hluenY potlesk jako odmenu. To katO nedokate aby v 79 letech mohl nazpamet neco takoveho prednest, proto jsme byly velmi rady, to se natolik pozdravila a mohla zas mezi nas prijit a tak nas pobavit. A si. Paff'zkova, aspon bude vedet, te my ale daleko za morem vzpominarne na rodnou zem aneb vlast svych predkil a jsme hrde na nas eeskY pi1 yod. Et snola si easto vzpomenu jak Za, kratkelm pobytu v ask jsern videla presidenta, Masaryka na jeho bilem koni v Prate — to mi vtdy utkvi v parneti co tiva hmlu, aneb na jeho syna Jana kteremu jsem tehdy v Taylor v roku 1942 nociala Icytieku materidoutky jaln) nozdrav z jell() rodne zente. V nedeli 10. brezna sl. Panizkova odjela a v oondeli v poledne byla jit zas Boma. V Praze ji prisli naproti bratr a jini nribuzni a dues jit je zase ye svem meste Vodnanech. Neni to (ne za par hodin se elovek octne of na clrubem konci sveta? Ale dues je vse motne, te ano?

V breznu maji narozeniny sestry: Ozymova, Irene Hotkova, S ' ebestikova a Kola:lova. Zazpivaly jsme jim pane

Ve stfedu 27. bfezna 1968 a poptilly hodne zdravi a v geho dobreho.

Na nemocnem listku pry byly sestry Prevratilova a Floy Pokladnikova. Prejeme jim aby jiz nestonaly a litujeme, ae nam nebylo nic znamo o jejich nemoci. Mile sestry, kdyt Vy aneb nekdo z Vagi rodiny nam neoznami vase ochuraveni tedy se pak nedivte kdya neobdraite pozdravny listek a nezminime se o torn protke kdya to nevime tak to piece nemnieme oznamit, ano? Tedy musi o torn na,pred nekdo vettet nebot' nejsme v gevedouci a neradi nekoho opomeneme. Byla jsem navgtivit nemocneho p. Hamuska jen na chvilku a preji jemu aby bray se pozdravil neb nemoc je zly host. Jeho pani je nagi sestrou a jilt dam° jsme ji nevidely v krouaku. Tea sestru Kozovou jsem gla navgtivit nebot' take se moc dobre neciti a nenniae do schfizi chodit. Casto i mala nav gteva potegi, vadyt' Clo y& pak piece vi, ae neni zapomenut, i kdya nikam nechodi. Talc kdo mtiae necht' udela nav gtevou radost.

Laskavosti sestry Kopecke se mi dostalo do ruky finorove eislo magazinu National Geographic ye kterem jsou pane obrazky o Csl. Velice mne to zajiinalo a sestre Kopecke dekuji za zapfijoeni tohoto 'Oslo, a za pozornost viici mne. Autor tohoto pojednani ma, bystrY postreh a dovede to tak podat, ae kdo umi Cisti mezi faclky si jiste dela sviij fisudek. Napsal vse pravdive a libilo se mi, 'ae nic neprehanel a byl jak se fika objektivni. Take sestra Spurna rni prinesla ukazat repliku 'deskeho tolaru, kte.rjr byl "otcem" vgech poociej gich tolaril a dolarit 1 nageho americkeho. V roce 1512 hrabe Stepan Slik objevil stribrnY did poblite Jachymova (po nemecku Joachymstal) a o 7 let pozdeji obdrael kralovske pray° si sam razit sve penize, ale v 1528 habsburskY cisar mu ono pra y° ocirial o tolar byl pak za.konitou minci zeme Ceske. V roce 1732 gpanelske a jeji kolonie v Americe men samou menu; i v africke zemi Ethiopii byly rortrou geny tolary cisafovny Marie Terezie a nasly se jak i v dalne Arabii v 1780; v roce 1795 koneone i Amerika pfijala tuto menu jenc!,e na g dolar byl trochu tenei a uhlednej gi nea nektere ty pfedegle, ale velikost byla to stejna. DCkuji sestre Spume za ukazani teto zajlmavosti (je gte se musim zminit, Kanada pfijala "stribrriak" v roce 1935.)

Nyni se muslin zminit o naaich ses-

VESTNIK trach, ktere byly zvlaSt' pocteny — sestra Zvolankova obdraela 32 modrYch stub na nedavne vYstave kvetin zde v Dallasu porattane; 20 stuh bylo za, virstay ku pokojovYch kvetin a 12 za venkovni kvetiny. Obdraela tea avlagtni "Award of Merit" (nejlep gi a nejkrasnej gi kvetinu pokojovou). To ua je opravdu velke vyznamenani a srdeene mile sestre gratulujeme a prejeme dalgich fispeehti. D y e druhe sestry — Nesudova a H. Vrlova st., tea byly vyznamenany thsluanYm apendlikem eili odznakem od Cerveneho Kriae za pilnou praci v uplynulYcb. 25t1 let. Takove zpravy se s radosti pi gou nebot' to je neco co nam dela, Best! Proto hodne Stesti do budoucnosti. Taky manael nagi sestry Kankrlikove je nyni direktorem potravin v znamem Hilton Inn na Mocking bird Lane a jemu tea gratulujem k povY geni na teto vYznarnne misto a prejeme mnoho dalgich fispechti. rovnk. • Jegte jsem si vzpoinnela, ze jsem slibila inlademu p. Joe Li gkovi, ze napigi nee() o nasttivajicim Polka Festival, kterY obeane mesta Ennis budou poradat 4. a 5. kvetna. Letos to v ge bude cle velltem mefitku a pripravuji a spolupracuji vaichni dohrornady aby vYsledek byl velkolepY — a ja jim to schvaluji protoae spojenYmi silami se vady dojde k cili lepe nea kdya kaadY je jen sam pro sebe. Letos chti pofaclatele mit prrivod mnohem vetai a lepgi a kaadY kdo ma kroj necht' si jej pravi tak aby byl v prvotridnim poradku a pfijde obleeen v neco a pak se Podili bud'to v tanci aneb aspon v prfivodu vgak letos chti aby Ennis byl jaksi jako "Little Czechoslovakia" tedy raou eili v duchu eeskein. Tak se mili pratele dle toho ficite a pf'ijd'te. Letos pry bude lepe o hladove postarano nebot' chystaji eeska jidla hned v sobotu a na nekterYch sinich i v nedeli. Ja bych rada stlelila, ae letos jsem byla °pet poaddana abych ukazovala sve panenky a tedy chci iici, ae v sobotu 4. kvetna budu ve meste na Main ulici as do yeeera a pak v nedeli zas na KJT sini jako loni. Mam hodne novYch krojoyanYch panenek a budu se Vega, ae se opet s Vami v gemi uvidim. Take jsem byla pozvana do mesteeka Jarrell nedaleko Granger na 21. dubna na jejich slavnost abych pfivezla aspori nekolik tech panenek, ale nevim, zda mi to bude mci'ane, ale pokusim se o to nebot' rada zajdu mezi na ge krajany necht' je to kdekoli. Diky dastp. Bonhardovi za pozvani a bude-li to moane jiste rada vyhovim. Kdya jsem s bra-

3 trein byla na ()slave kterou poradal spolek RVOS dne 3. brezna tedy hlavnim t-cenikem tarn byl chistp. Bonhard, ktemy mel pekny proslov a jeho anekdotam se jiste kaadY uprinme zasnaal. Mel' dobrY obed s dobrou obsiuhou a peknY program takae kaadY mohl bYt spokojen a patri jim vrely dik za v ge. Bylo tarn nmoho prespolnich firednikii tohoto spolku s rodinami, ale ja zas na jine misto nebot' sestra naSe Skotakova mela "otevrenY diim" pro elenky krouaku na rozloueenou s jeji sestrou sl. Paryzkovou; tarn tea bylo aivo nebot' vice nea 100 hosta se behern odpoledne vystridalo u Skotakti. Bylo to velice hezke a se gla jsem se zas • s mnoha prately, ktere jsem jia deli dohu nevittela. Proto kdya je vice jak jedna osiava v stejny den je to pak Wake se dele pozdr&t a pohovorit si s kaadYm. Chci touto cestou podekovat pi. Rose Broakove za zaslane informace tykajici se na. geho zajezdu do San Antonio v kvetnu, je to hezke, Ce Si vzala Cas a sclelila nam to. Diky.

Mile sestry, na ge prigti schtize butte se konat 4. dubna a hled'te se prosim dostavit nebot' nam pripadaji vYreeali voiby a je to Va ge povinnost se na torn podilet a zvolit si ty firednice, ktere si prijete— to nestaei kdya si reknete, ae at' to oilstone po starem. C"asern musi bYt zmeny aby se koleeka toeila dill a proto prijd'te a feknete sve minen' a volte! Take pfipada, nam 33te vYroei zaloaeni krouaku a k tomu tleelu je treba se dostavit do schfize. Nektera, sestra si na pamatku odnese peknou haelcovanou deka, tak pkijd'te. Myslim, ae jsem toho naptiala jia pro clnegek (lost, a talc konetm. Na Shledanou v gokolovne 4. dubna. S pozdravern Ankka Houcikova P. S. Nezapomerite, ae pri gti mesic 24. dubna se bude na ge sestra Stranska, doitivat 91 let a sestra K. Kraftova 75 let 25. dubna. Pozdrav a vzpominku obeina od pas vg ech zde v Dallasu. itad Veseli, Brenham, Texas Ctena redakce a mill etenari Vestniku: Napigi y am neco o na gem okoli. Prate je pofad dost, elovek se nemusi domnivat, co bude zitrej gi den Ciniti neb to prijde samo. Poeasi je nestale tak, ae elovek musi ponahlati udelat co muae nejvic jak se to otepli a to mile sluneeko se ukaae.

Nag e posledni schfize se konala u nas druhou nedeli v finoru, navgteva .byla dobra. A take nas na ge deti prekvapily na na:g e 45. svatebni vYroei na ten sail-1Y den. Pozvali nektere mimo

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4 elenn. a dostali jsme nekolik darkri.

Medi pro nas ozdobeny dort na tri plochy vysokY. Vzaii nekolik barevnYch obrazka, tak kdo by jich rad videl maZe se prijit podivat. Radosti bylo hodne na vgechny strany. Nas milk pan farar Albert Michalik se pri gel odpoledne na chvili podivat, litujeme ale, ae rodina jeho nemohla prijit take.

Ted' neco o tech na gich zahradkach. Brambory mime jiZ" yysazene, ale je jim zima a jegte nevylezly. Mame jegte obavy jine sadit. KaZdy toho sad;, ale vetginou jen na zkoug ku, jako napid eervenu repu, hrach, skvo ge, mrkeV, kukuripi, a sem a tam trZ sadili melony a okurky. Sarlotka, eesnek a cibale se 1.12Z dayno radkuji. Oyocne stromy kvetou na celou silu, tak doufam, ze jich ten mraz nezastihne.

Nag bratr tajemnik Ed Vavra byl zvolen poslancem do sjezdu do Dallas.

Ten sjezd se blili, tak doufame, ire se to tam v geeko dobre vyjedna.

Nave pri g ti schaze se ma konati 19. kvetna v 1:30 hodin odp. Chci k tato schfizi pozvat sestry Magdaline List' a Anna Petra v meste Brenham. 1Doufam, ze nas tam bude hodne.

Chci yam take sdeliti, ae rids citronovy stromek byl dobre obdaren. Ma jegte dva citrony, byly velike, chutne, a gt'avnate a sladkave, ae jsme je mohli pou'Zit jako pomeranee. Datlove slivy (persimon) byly take velike a chatne, trvaly as do anora. Hru gky take vydr'Zely aZ" do anora. Ted' jeden citronovY stromek je piny kvetti. Pro (Ines koneim, neb ten eas rychle utika.

Pozdrav na v gechny etenare.

Milady Kamas Od Birthday Club iadu Cis. 88, Houston Ctena redakce a mill etenari: Jaro jiz nam nastava a mesic brezen jiz take bude pomalu pry& 'Ze skuteene ten eas utika, neb zcla se tk nam tepry vanoeni svatky ubehlv a ja velikonoeni svatky budou zde, nu, a s tim i ten na g divot utika.

Nag e Card party se nam v breznu velice zdarila, ze to bylo dobfe oznamene tak jsme met velkou navgtevu.

Tak ten i na g e schrize od klubu pri ktere meli jsme hoinou nav gtevu jak elenek, tak i na ygtevnikti, ea: si toho vehni va'Zime a teg i mils to. TR deku jem ligem za uznaril a pochvalu 11A111 kucharkam za clobr;cr abed richystnio,7 pri card party. Ta mnohe dikv si zasloaM ses. Frances Walla, ze unekla a darovala krasne ozdoben y volkY "Shamrock cake", kteri nam prines1 pies deset dolartii a i dostala jej ses. Carol Brotherton.

Ve stredu 27. brezna 1968

NaSe priSti card party bude opet jako vkly prvni stredu v mesici a to sice dne 3. dubna, zaeatek rano v 9:30 a v poledne ()bed. KaZdY jest active zvan.

Schrize birthday club bude jako vZ'dy clruhou striedu v mesici a site dne 10. dubna, zaeatek v 9:30 rano a v poledne abed. Na yStevnici jsou v2dy vitani.

Hostitelkami pro mesic duben budou sestry Annie Baethe, Evelyn Mikolag, Estelle Kelly, a Albina Drawe. Sestry, ktere slavi sve narozeniny y mesici dubnu jsou Della Kadleeek, Agnes Sva'dna, Sophie HrubY a Annie Ziefus. Celt' krortZek jim preje "happy birthday" a dalgich narozenin ye zdravi se doekati. IJkoneuji s pranim yam vgem radostnYch syo,tka. velikonoenich, preje Sophie HrubY, dopisovatelka --sgJSTC. 56 v Corpus ' Had Anton. eernaalt Christi Cteni bratid a sestry: V nagi pravidelne schuzi, ktera se konala 10. brezna bylo usne geno, aby nage prigti schaze raclova, i sokolska byla prelolena na prvni nedeli v dubnu. Tak yezmete prosim toto oznameni na vedomi a prijdete do tech naSick. schazi 7. dubna,. Toto plat; jen pro pristi schazi. V gechny dalgi schtize budou nezmeneny az v padu ze by se opet vyskytla nejaka nepredvidana pricina.

Na listku nemocnYch se nalezali br.

Jim Kueera star gi a sestra, A. M. Castro.

Oba po jednotydennim pobytu v nemoc nici se navratili do svYch domovt. nroveri chci Pripsat, ze br. Chas. E. Bartosh, byl take valne nemocen a br. Jos. A. Kosar mel ocni operaci. V gem jest ze srdce piano, aby se v gichni brzy uzdravili.

PrileMostne chci zde srdeene podekovat vgem yam co jste ve Vestnikn i osobne neb soukrome projevili souhlas s tim, co jsem napsal do Vestniku v zรกlelitosti nasi SPJST. Pritomne se eini pripravv k faclove oslavy, ktera se bude poradat 21. dubna v Sokolovne.

S bratrskym dozdravem John Sta ga, tajemnik ---SPJST-

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Citegire .laiouNf sic TifTZE OKRSKOVE s 1988 Jarnj schrtze T. okrsku se blade konati 5. kvetna 1968 u rad ii 6. 13 v Dime Box. jsrni sehfize II. okrsku se bude konati u fadu C. 48 v Beyersville dne 21. dubna.

Jarni schaze III. okrsku se bude konati v nedeli 7. dubna 1968 u tadu C. 66 pia Waco v Linden halu. Bade take volena kandidatka do soute2e 'Miss SPJalT" od tretilio okrsku.

VYroeni schaze IV. okrsku se bade konati 23. dubna 1908 u. Padu C. 77 v Bomarton.

Jarni schfize VII. okrsku se bride konati 31. brezna u facia C. 107 pH. Floresvale.

SPJSTZPRAVA TISKO\'FHO WBORU SJEZDOVA ZPRAVA TISKOVEHO ViBORU SPJST Nynej gi tiskovY vYbor byl zvolen v devatenactYm sjezde v roce 1964 ye Waco, Texas. Po ukoneeni sjezdu tento trielenny vYbor se ze gel a zvolil mezi sebou aredniky pro pri gti etyri roky.

Sestra Frances Olexova zvolena za predsedkyni, bratr Hugo Schefeak za tajemnika, a bratr Rudolph Troubil jest trot' elan tiskoveho vYboru.

Nage prvni schaze byla zvolana 7. anora 1965 v Taylor, Texas a konala se v SPJST Domove odpoeinku. Pritomri teto schaze byli eleni tiskoveho vYboru a bratri Nick Morris, redaktor, Ed L. Marek predseda hlavni UPadovny a August Knell' na g pravni radce.

Behem roku obdrZeli jsme (7) dopisa od bratra redaktora k posouzeni. Z techto dopisa, etyri (4) byly uverejnene s vynechanim nekolik slov neb vet.

Jeden (1) dopis uverejnen s v ynechanim jednoho odstavce a dva (2) dopisy rozhodnuto neuveriejnit a pisatele byli uvedomeni bratrem tajemnikem Hugo Schefeakem.

Rok 1966 byl uchazejici, Mdne nesna2e nepovstaly. V tomto roce jsme (9) dopisil k posouzeni. Z techto osm (8) donisa bylo uvere jneno s vynechanim nekolik slov, co ,z", nezmenilo obsah donisa. Jeden (1) dopis odmItnut a nisatel byl uy edomen bratrem tajernnikem.

V race 1966 na ge yYroeni schaze byla zvolana v Dallas. Texas 13. anora a odbYvala se v Sokolovne a v domove radu C. 130. Tao scbrizi byli oritomni trielennY tiskovY vYbor a noslecluiici bratri: Nick Morris, redaktor, Ed L. Marek oredseda Ma yor firadoyn y, August Tz:fir jdravoti. radce, Sid Pokladnik reclitel tretibo distrikta, Jos. Holasek vvdavatel Vestniku a sestra Antonia kova bYvala e l enkyne tiskoveho vYboru.

V torn ease na g e eeska Cast Vestniku bvla veliee zanedbana neb Mdn3.7 z starg ich elena, kteri jeRe pill a

Ve steedu 27. beezna 1968 etou desky, nikterak nepeispeli k vyphoeni ureenYch stranek ye Vestniku pia eeskou eetbu. Usneteno apelovat na nate elenstvo, ktere jests ovlada desk' jazyk, aby peispeli elanky a dopisy a ueinili tuto eeskou east Vestniku zajimavou. Maly vYsiedek na,sledoval, vtak nestaeilo to aby stranky ureene pro eeskou east byly vypinene, brats redaktor musel vypiniti misto historickYmi, informaenimi a vzdelavacinai elanky.

Take ueinen apel na rieedniky hlavni iteadovny, aby peispeli do nateho Vestniku svYmi elanky. V torn nemeli jsme gadnY Uspech. Mirno nutnYch mesienich zprev nema nate elenstvo Zadne bliz6l styky s Hlavni iteadovnou.

V teto sclatizi brats Hugo Schefeak, tajemnik tiskoveho vYboru chtel pcdati svou resignaci za peieinou sveho zdravi. Na Zadost od nas dvou elenti -O s -born,ayseigncpokajse situace vyvine a jeho zciravi se vrati a dovoli mu slouZiti dal. Teti nas, Ze me bratra Hugo Schefeaka mezi nami a slougi svemu fieadu dobee.

Vestnik v east pro mlade g jediaSrm easem byla peepinena nekolika dopisy z jedne rodiny se stejnYm obsahem. Upozornili jsme na to eiditele mladeZe bratra James Janoutka, kterY uznal, ge tomu tak jest, vtak vysvetlil, ge inlade g se nacladzi v pull zavodu o ziskani bodti a proto nebylo by za.hodno pl'erutiti jejich snahu k vyhrani co nejvice bodti. Po zavode naprava byla znatelna.

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byla seinize tiskovelio vYborai zvolena 17. kijna 1967 do Temple, Texas za neelem vypracovati a podali nate odporueeni stanovnimu vYboru. Po pozornem -prozkoumeni nateho Vestniku prisli jsme k rozhodnuti jittYch bode a podle tech jsme podali nate odportieeni stanovnimu vYboru. K natemu ilZasu, nate odporueeni se setkalo s loorkYrn obvinenim, to tiskovY vybor ma v Urnyslu zamitraouti celou eeskou east v natem Vestniku. Toto obvinent od natich elentt bylo bez, citivoc10, nehot' vYbor podobnY na ysh nepodal a kdo pozorne preeet1 nate odporuoeni rnusi uznat, Ze net UmysI byl ye prospech natich eeskYch etendift. VYbor po peeeteni techto vYeitek a stitnosti znovu uvagoval a usneteno zvolat sehtzi 20. ledna 1968 do Temple, Texas na 2novurivaZeni natich odporiteeni k uspokojeni natich

V roce 1967 nate schtize byla zvoldna 12. rinora do Taylor, Texas a konala se v SPJST Domove odpoeinku. Peitornni byli teielenny vYbos, brats Nick Morris, redaktor, a brats Ed. L. Marek, peedseda hlavni neadovny. 13ehem tohoto roku obdrZeli jsme devet (9) dopistil k posouzeni. Sest (6) dopisu bylo uvefejneno s vynechanim nekolika sloe.

Jeden (1) dopis zamitnut nebot' se nehodil do bratrskeho organu. Jeden (1) dopis jsme obcir geh s trpkou stignosti, ge roman jest nepravidelne uvefejriovan a nekdy yabec se ve Vestniku nenachazi. Od poyed' na tuto stignost byla zaslana bratrem taienanikem. Jeden (1) donis nebyl uveeeinen a Pisatel byl poceadan abv slo p dopisu peepsal, cog pisatel odeptel.

V -Leto scheizi peitomen byl teielennY tiskovy vYbor a nasledujici bratti: Nick Morris, redaktor, Joseph Holasek a Jerome Kopecky od vycla yatelstvi, August Kacli' pravni redce. ZaTo yeet pozveni byli eleni vYboru 0 & A, kteri take zasedali ye sve schnzi kterou odbYvali ten sarnY den. Poladali jsme je, aby vyslyteli nate odposueenj. TiskovY vY.bor pak Zadal bratra Holaska o rtizne vysvetleni tYkajic se Vestniku. Brats Holesek vysvetlil clopodrobria, nesnaze spojene s vycjavanim Vestniku jednou za dva tYclny. Take podal peimeeene vydani kdyZ by byl Vestnik titten na leptim papiee. Zaroveri podal yYznarn natell° tVdeniku kde vychezi be ■the zpro,-. vy od eacht oznamujic svou eirmost dopeedu, kde gto dvou tYdenik by nemCl tyto beZne zpravy, vettinou by se obje,-. oily zpravy o podnic:i.ch ji g odbyvanych v minulosti, co g, by rozhodne nevyhovovalo. Po uvaZeni uznali jsme, ge Vestnik peimeeene jak jest nyni, na male zmeny. Odporueujeme, aby eeska needni stranka se nachazela uvnite Vestniku a posledni stranka by na oznamovani natl. SPJST. Jako peed tiro tak i nyni jsme pro to, aby Ceske, Cast b yla tak velka aby slouZila natim ee,skYm dopisovatelarn padre Infosmaeni, historicke nouene elanky brats reclakto • pou gije k vypinent 'Ceske. Casti Docile poteeby.

V eervnu toho sarneho roku zvlattni ejslo Vestniku bylo yydano na, oslavu 70. vVroei natl. iednotv SPJST Brats Morris si zaslou gi pochvalu za dpravu tohoto eisla, neb' Vestnik se setkal s itspechem mezi elenstyem. jelikog nat 20. sjezd SPJST se blitI

vy lioveti natim startim Mente', roman bude nadale vyclaven, vtak v du. ze b y na„,;Tal doloisri n1.C1 peevahu pak by roman byl zkracen nebo ten tYden vynechan, v tom- 'Darin, brats redaktor poda elenenn vysvetleni pro es se tak stalo.

Dale jsme odporuoill, aby Yeti Mk byl Posilen Lennon s vyplaceriymi cestifikety a zasilani nebylo peeruteno jak se to dela nyni kdyZ je pojistka vypiacela Ol dporueujem aby zatrantity dopis byl okopiroven (photocopied) v celein obsahu a original po,slan pisateli naetd. zp o porubujem jakYrn zpetsobem jest moZno zprostiti redaktora S yYeh povinnosti co redaktor. Toto odposueeni zprostiti redaktora s yYch povinnosti musi peijit od tiskovelao vYbortt. kterY jednohlasne tot() odporuel fleaclovne a Hlavny idado yna s 2/3 hlasit ma pravo zprostiti redaktora svYch povinnosti.

Odporueujern, aby tiskovy yYbor byl edmenen a obdrZel $50.00 za jednou schtizi a miloyne.

Ku konci nati zpravy dekujent bratra redaktoru Nick Morrisovi za dobre Vestniku, Hlavni riead_ovne za spolupraci a zaroveri take vydava[elstvu Vestniku. Nate prate za posledni etyel leta byla prumerna a nate S.poleena snaha vedla valy k leptimu eizeni nateho Vestniku a ye prospech natich dent', SPJST. Frances Olexa, Hugo Schefeak, Rudolph Troubil.

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p•istehovalce okresu Bell, Texas Sepsal Jan StaAa Corpus Christi, Texas v roce 1967 Pokraeovani

Pokraeovani Mantels Josef Letiharovi mei 12 deti a pokud mi znamo 5 synn a 7 deer.

Josef b yl uCitelem a a zaeal VYueovat jedno teidni tkolu v Seaton, po ueiteli p. Vracelovi, kterY tam nail v roku 1906-07. Nent mi znamo kolik rokft Josef tam uell. On met take zalibu spekulovat na burse a po nekolik rokti byl !nue. Kcly g se vratil tak vykoupil nu, kterou jeho brats Adolf vlastnil.

Josef zilstal svobodn3"7 a po sin/1i jeho tato d gina zUstala nepou gita v Seaton.

Emil slougil v prvni volce svetove na zanacini fronts, kde byl Wind Pougiven plyn a on po na, yratu donna ziistal nemocen a svobodm'i brzy podlehl one otrave plynem.

Adolf kdy: se ° genii s dceron man geIC Josef MackovYch, vykoupil onu nu v Seaton, ktera mela peed tiin hodmajitelti: Karel Motl starti, Karel

6 Motl mlaai, Jos. Schiller, Pavel Olejnik, Adolf Le gikar a naposled Jos. LeLikar.

V roku 1915 tuto ainu vykoupili spoleene Karel Simek a Jan Dukatnik, Adolf brzy zemrel. U to dZiny bylo nekolik akrfi pozemkti vystavil si tarn moderni domek ktereho neuzil. Jeho mangelka znstala vdovu a take byla pronasledovana v jejim jeg te prostrednim veku nevyleeitelnou chorobou, ktere pak podlehla.

Vinca farmoval na fume mezi Seaton a Red Range. Zeal" jsme se spolu pri pohrbu meho gva,gra Jos. BlaZka 14. dubna 1963 v Seaton. Kde Rudolf si udelal domov nevim ureite molna, ze v Oscar.

Jedna z tech sedmi deer provdana byla za Stepana Hru gku, Rosalie za Emil Divige, Emilie za Fr. E. Hejia, Albina za Keefera, pak byly Ella, Livina a Klarka.

Rodiee techto dvanacti deti svojim prieinenim a dobrYrn hospodatenim po sve smrti zanechali vSem jednu farmu.

OYSem, ze nebyly stejne vymeny, kterou pak dedici si mezi sebou museli vyrovnavat penelitYm odhadem. Pokud tyto deti byly male LeSikarovi meli najemniky (rentyre) a kdy se nekdy naskytla farma do prodeje tak ji koupili az meld Zadany poeet vypinen.

Pres cestu na vYchodni stranu od rodiny Jos. LeS'ikarove bydleli Stepan Hru'g kovi, st. Nez se dojelo k tomu Camp Creek, tak byla polni cesta, ktera vedla na poledni stranu kde u teto testy men sve domovy Jos. Le gikari a doproti pies cestu byly dva domky, kde v jednom bYvali najemnici a v druhem vdova po Stepanu HrilSkovi stadim.

Stepan Hru:§ka, byl poehovan na sve farme v jeho zapadnim rohu.

ManZiele HruAkovi, nevim jisto kolik men deti, ale jo„ jsem znal tri syny.

Jana, kterY poial za manhlku dceru man2elfi Jan DrevojankovSrch a melt dye deti, svna, a deem, ktere vychovali starred D'revoianek, net) matka tech deti byla v fistavu na leeeni pro choromyslene.

John firii. ka pak bydlel u svoji matky, kde i jeho svobodna sestra Emilie a svobodnY bratr Alois bYvali pohromade.

John si vystavil nekdy v tu dobu (1910) obchod u testy 11 a robu TTruAkove farmy — HruAkaville. Budova bvla na dye posehodi. Dole prizemi obchod a home taneeni sin. To bylo kolem roku 1909 neb 1910, kdy rodina inanelft Frank Aneincova, se pristehovala ze sta re vlasti a usadila se u Big Elm Creek, Inezi Seaton a Red Range. Bratki a

VESTNiK synove Anoineovi Frank, Jan, Jindrich a Josef pomohli zalaZit sokolskY spolek Oenaville, a tato HruSkova sin byla k pouZiti pro nacvik telocviku. a verejneho vystoupeni. Za nekolik rokfr tato budova vyhotela. Sokol zaniknul, neb bratri Aneincovi dva odjeli do Detroit, Michigan a Frank do Houston a nejmladgi Jos. znstal s radial na fame.

Jan HruSka si zase postavil budovu na torn miste, ale jen pro obchod beztaneCnI mistnosti. Po rnnoho rokil bYval prirueim gerifa okresu Bell. Jestli se do bre pamatuji nekdy v tu dobu jeho bratr Alois mel kovarnu pobliz. toho obchodu. Alois byl nejaky eas natY a nevim kdy a kde se celY eas zdrZival a kdo byla jeho man'Zelka. tepan si vzal za man'Zelku ze sousedstvi dceru man&lii Jos. Le gikarovYch a usadil se pri Red. Range.

Sleena Emilie HrnSkova, se pozdeji provdala za p. Kolare. Otec techto jmenovanYch uZ byl na yeenem odpoeinku, a byl pochovan asi okolo roku 1890 na sve farme v jihozapadnim rohu, kde pies cestu byly farmy na kterYch take byly hroby. Jedna farma byla manZeln. Jan Le gikarovYch, kteri onu farmu prodali manZeliim Vine HejlovYm, nekdy okolo roku 1904 neb 1905, tam bylo nekolik hrolon, rodiny LeSikarovYch a v druhem rohu, kde byl strom hackberry. Na hranici farmy rodiny Frank PoborilovYch, tam byl pochovan storieek Franti gek Poboril v roku 1904.

Maria ze man'Aele. Stepan HruSla men vice deti, kteri. mi -Oak byli neznami. Stepan Hru gka priki o divot nekdy okolo roku 1890.

Po smrti starenky HruSkove tato farma pffila do prodeje a Cast tato koupil p. Jan MikulaA. U Hruku bYvala v najmu rodina Jos. Vitkova, a rodina Svobodova„ ktera se pristehovala v roku 1908 neb 1909 ze stare vlasti od Vel. Mezifiei ze sousedni oboe, kde i moji rodiee bYvall a id. se narodil.

Vedle 'Leto HruAkove farmy sousedila farma Aeznieku, kde na severovrchoclni stranu Camp Creek dela,1 hranici a to cesta co vedla do tabeikville.

Na vYchodni strane byla farma rodiny Frank 13artkil na tato farme byla rodina Frantv Hut'kv. ManZelka Mirkava byla nejstad'i dcera rno.W7" pll Prc, rty Bartka, kteri meli vet. 1 joj!ch farmy po druhe strane toho Camp.

Creek. noblizabCikville. Nada v techto mistech kde byly hranice farem Aezniekoveh a Fr. BartkovYch, kde Hut'kovi bYvali tarn byly take hroby, ktere nenesly Z'adne oznaeeni (pomniky).

Ve stkedu 27, bkezna 1968 Podle popisu v tech `vzpominkach' zesnuleho p. Jos. F. Sefcika, vyrozumiyarn, ze zde v tomto okoli prvni prnkopnici se usazovali a od roku 1881 jich pribYvalo kaZdYm dalsim rokem. Od techto farem HruSkove a Rezniekove na sever vedla cesta a jak prejel ten Camp Creek tak se prijelo ku Skole o ktere je ona zminka, ze tam postavili v roku 1884 prvni s polu a prvnim ueitelem v ni byl Frank Klofanda, kterSt pro jeho nahlou povahu po dvouch letech byl propuSten a na jeho misto pak najata pi Anni Kunt, amerieanka.

K tomuto chci dodati, 2e tato kola se jmenovala "Thompson School", vzdalena jednu mile od Hrugloveho obchodu. Ten potok Camp Creek do ktereho se chodili prespoledne koupat byl na zapadni stranu asi dve sta krokft od Skoly. V roku 1916 pobM teto koly na zapadni strane byly nejake cizonarodni rodiny mezi nimi Central Ike a Charles Hall.

Pokraeovani —SPJSTCO

JE STESTi?

ROMAN Napsala MARIE KYZLINKOVA Pokraeovani "Kdyby se mne narodil syn, byl by nilYn jeho — a Rena by se musila spokojiti jen svYm podilem," opakovala si pani Julie nekolikrat tuto didditou vetu.

"Kdyby kdyby —" vzdychala touz'" ebrie, kdy byla o samote. Jako matka dedice Maj ova by ov g em i sama =mho ziskala! I jeji prospech by znamenalo narozeni dedice. Ale lze spolehati na nahodu? Ta bYva ye skuteenosti malokdy tak pfizniva,, jak by si Nov& ptal.

Od svatby mlynale Materny uplynul rok. Nespinilo se v gak pfani obou man2elft nedostavil se touMbne oeekavanY dedic. Pani Julie touMla vie po Majove nea pa diteti. Vedomi, ze jeji nevlastni dcer g, bude jednou majitelkou Majova, ji zbavovalo klidu a spokojenosti. Nenavist a zavist ji otravovala pobyt v Majove aZ k nesneseni. Dnem noel pfemfOela o tom, jak by zbavila RfOenu naroku na jeji dedietvi.

RCdena za rok vyspela v ptivabnou, milou a tichou divku. Na svilj mladSr . na as nepfirozene a vek v, "ak byla va Z jeji trpce sevtena iista mela vYraz utajoyane daevni bolesti. Bylo zPejme, tato fista si zvykla hrdemu mlCeni, ze nasilne potlaeuji: prudka slova i hlasite

Ve stredu 27. Urczna, 1963 vzlyky. Stela se z ni nepristupna samotarka. Odmitala choditi s naacechou do plesil a nosila stale jeae tmave oblehy, ac od matalny smrti uplynulo jit puldruheho roku. Ve volnYch chvilich eetla, India na klavir, nebo se prochazela v lese. Cesta do kostela a narnatein hrob ji znamenala jedinY styk s vnejSim svetern. Nemele pritelkyne, nemela na celery svete nikoho, s kym by si rozumela a komu by si mohla pate,lovati. Zila jen sama sobe, protote nenalezia nikoho, kdo by ji chapel. Lic ji nerozumeli a bele se jich, PiaSe se jim vybybala a utikala se do piirody, protote citila, te je ji v lesnich ti:sjnach volneji net meal lidrni. Rozm vela s pinky a s kvetinami, na.sloucliala Stunotu lesa a jell() tajemnYm pisnim a jen nerada vracela se zpot, mezi lidi, mezi nimit se citila cizinkou. Otce mela sloe uprinme rada, on jiste mel tet red ji, ale podlehl Upine vlivu ,sve dru pe telly a nesnaiil se, aby sve deal svou lasku projevil vlidnym nsmevem a sicvem, jako kdysi. A piece inlade srdce Faltenino tolik tolik stonalo po lesce!

S maminkou ji odeSla bytost, jet jedine ji dovedla celYm srdcem mit rade.

Od mateiny smrti nepoznala mlada divka nehy a lasky. Otec 1pel at chorobne na sve utkvele mySlence doekati se mutskeho dedice Majova a zapominal, "te v jeho blizkosti tivori jeho jecline dite, jet trpi tetl4m, zlYm, nejbolestnej:Sini • zarmUtkeni: ned,ostatkem lasky! NeVedel; te jeho deem marne de name, v nit by se bezpeene skryla piw'zlobbu a neprizni sveta. Netusil, te oblek a nasyceni nestaei k tivotu! s2e, - jsotr - na -sVete srdce, lacnici po drobtu l isky"a nlir a j 1C1 v tetkYch mukach, jejich Mad neukojen.Pro Warm, znamenal Lento nala.U7 prechod, z vYsluni materske lasky do mrazhieho chladu neporozumeni, vel.kon_duSevni krisi.' AC : mela otce, citila -at do hloubi sveho srdce, je opuWene. jako Upiny sirotek. K otci nemohla prijiti se svymi stesky a se syYm zermutkern. Predhazoval by ji zaujatost k nevlastni matte a radii by ji, aby se snatila ziskati si jeji lasku. Ale RiAtena vedela, te jeji macecha vtibec nenI schopna prave lasky. Marne by tudit-il ni. hledala tit, jehot pezna.

A tak tats, sedmnactileta divka dal ye svem osam.oceni. Den za Orem ii stejnJ mijel v bet radosti, bez Usruevu. be y i. Srestaralo, se a svet .Mysliia.,.te •se restore r iii..

Willa se VSak,iLide, vedeli, to je te j e pracovita a to je zenui;:u(t.

A protote dorostla do veku, kdy se mei-

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naji hlasiti divkan pzvni napadnici, : zeeali ji lide peeitati k nejlepSim nevestam celeho okoll..Ped slovem "nejlepSi" se o ySem rozumelO v Ustnim podani l.idu "nejbohatL". Nebot' vSechny, i. nejkrasnejS1 vlastnosti duE"-eyni.

by Upine byly bezvYznamn, a nelekaly tenichy, kdyby nebylly ve spojeni s bohatstvim. je mnoho muzu, te promino udivee nejhor=31 nectnosti, jon kdyt je bohate! Proto take jest tolik rozvrecenYch a neSt'astnycb. mantelstvi! 1\-Tajetek mute snad bYti prijemnY ,:pridavek k hodne Zene, ale je-li tonau noopak, je to ytdy bezpeeny.teklad rodinne tragedii. ' patne tena jako "pridavek" k poknemu venu neni Orlycky dobrou partii. Ale mhohYm muUlm na torn patrne nezeleti. aMternovi se brzo zaCali hlasiti napadnici pro Riitenu a jak tomu bYva, eenili si jeji veno vSTS, net ji sarnu. Materna kreil rameny, jell() tena otevrene odmitala kaZdene tenicha neviastin Cary, poukazujic na jeji mladjl, ale mezi uchazeei byll vytrvalei, kteri se nedali castraLti pr-vnim nezdarem.

"Trpelivost prinaL raze — anekdy, zlato," filosofovall ti z inch, kteri zlato dovedli lope oceniti net rate.

Nadbihali pak Ramie, kdekoliv ji psali ji dopisy o "veene ce, ale Rtitena zastala pri vSech techto ohnivycn vYlevech cite jako z ledu.

Dovedla spravne oceniti uptimnost tech to projevit a bylo ji v duSi horko nad lidskou neuprimnosti a charntivosti.

Ne — nesniti se talc hluboce, aby se stela "prida y kem" sveho vena, Pre-Ve proto, te tolik trpi nedostatkem ky, neprovde. se radeji viabec, nebudeli mill jistotu, to ji jeji, zenieh nit. vroucne red -- pro ni samu, no pro jeji Yen°, Ubohe, nezkuSena divka nevedela, je velice tetke posouditi ryzost lidskYch situ. site, ze prava, eista leska je on suet„ yzacne, a to jen mela srortelnikft ma ;"3-test-i potkati ji na sve t",ivotril caste. Ale niece jen don_ fah, te ti to zezreene silnou a, krasnou lesku jednou nalezne. A pa-k — pak buLeska de koneene opal vrati rad.ost ze tivota a Usme y na, rty.

Rittena snivela o teto velke, tetra6ne, lesce, tin ye sve osamocemncecha nosti, vybYbaj1c, c e vy_ bylar ada, to try ale od or tj„ .! obavala lasitat r'o kohl lloc1-11, tle ll n'Pti pak home -starosti se, bide te. nrace, at nevlastni &era odejde z domu. Proto stele tvrdila, ne Rdiena ma -na vday ky je-te mnoho easu, Materna

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si vsak peal, aby videl deeru zaopatienon. I mySlenka na vnoueata se ozvala pa cllouhe dobe zas v jeho mysli.

Julie asi zustane bezdetna. Mohl by snad 1Viejo y jednou prevziti mlynaktiv uk, kdyt nepti.jde jinY dedic. A ten uz asi neprijde!

Materna hledal tedy pro Rfatenu vhodneho tenicha, ale dce,ra katdeho edmitla. I mlynai: byl mezi temito napactniky a ten se libil Maternovi nejlip.

Nelibil se viak Batelle, protote mel votSi starost o to, co mlYn vynaM, net o jeji makionnost. OdeSel tudit z Majova Let s neporizenou k radosti pain Julie a k zarrnutku jejib.o mute.

Pani Maternova muti pa odjezdu tolioto deetina nepadnika dokonce vytykala Sze je k ni neuptimnY, a ze chce zarteiti sve slovo.

"Majov jsi slibil nakmu synovi," namitala zcela vatne. "Motna, te se na§e prani piece spini. A jak bys potom dostal svemu slovu, kdyt bys zatim ye mlYne usadil sveho tete? Kdyby se na,m, narodila dcera,, ma. naiti die tveho slibu rovnet narok na polovinu Majova.

Nerniatet tedy je:Site za sveho tivota joy postoupiti Riatene a svemu zeti!"

"Kdyby kdyby —" zkrivil posmane rty Materna. "Kdyby — jsou chyby!

Nemyslim, te se nate plAni vypini. V Wove bude asi jednou hospoclariti mini zet' , nebo vnuk, ale ne mtij syn!"

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UCME SE CESKY Lekce pats — Lesson Five Read the following exercises and words out LOUD With your parents or friends.

VETY — SENTENCES Vyslovene nebo nansane mySlence kame veta.

Spoken or (written thoughts are called sentences.

• • Preetete a opiSte tyto vety. — Read and copy the following sentences: liana pie Helena rte knihu.

Helena ete knihu.

Robert kresli lod'.

Karel skate.

Anieka nese taSui. (Translate the above sentences.)

• • Vety o osobach. — Sentences about people.

2aci se itei abecedu.

Ueitel je hodnY, moudrY elovek.

Redact na g gkoly je pan Dvorak.

(Translate the above).

• Vety o zviratech. -®- Sentences about animals.

Slon stoji v parku.

Li§la je chytre zvire.

Medved je yelikY a chltipatY, (Translate) • • Vpredu stoji stud Na stole lezi knihy.

Na zdi visi obrazy.

(Translate)

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Vety kterYtni need oznamujeine. — Sentences used to announce something, or state something.

Prijmou se delniei.

Prods se proutenY koe'arek.

Slavnost zaeina v 8 hodin yeeer.

Predstaveni se ye stredu opakuje.

Za yetou, kterou nee° oznamujeme, piAeme teeku. (.)

(Translate) Vety, kterYmi se taienae. — Sentences that ask a question.

Prot nerna g knihu?

Kdo to flange?

Kde pracuje tatinek?

Za vetou, kterou se taieme, pigeme otaznik. (?)

(Translate) • • Vety, kterYmi rozkazujeme. — Sen. tences that command or order something to be done.

Chod' vpravo!

Nebe'hej po ulici!

Pozor!

Bud' opatrny!

Za Ireton, kterou rozkaizujeme, piseme yyk •ienik (1) (Translate)

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Slovnieek — Vocabulary veta — sentence teeka — period riltol — lesson otaznik quesvlak — train tion mark exclareditel — director vykrienik iak — student mation mark (male) delnik — worker ia,kyne — student koearek — small (girl) buggy celeliSka ®- fox slavnost bration vlk — wolf ovoce — fruit medved — bear pismeno — letter ulice — street hruSka — pear zviie — animal • • LiSka a veverka ziji v lose.

Jsou to divoka zviiata. ,Krava, kiln, oveelta, husa, koelta pes Ziji na dvore.

Kravy a kone tiiji y e chlevech. Pes ma boudu.

Krava (lava mleko. Kiiii taha vozy.

Jsou to donnici zvirata.

LEKCE SESTA — LESSON SIX COMMON CZECH GREETINGS dobry den — good day dobre rano — good morning dobre jitro — good morning dobrY weer — good evening •dobrou noc — good night sbohem — good bye s Panem Bohem — good bye na shledano — see you later nazdar — hello, cheerio The most useful term is "dobrY den" Its common usage is relatively new, but it has almost replaced "dobre ed poledne" meaning "good afternoon" and has been making inroads in replacing even "dobre rano" or "dobre jitro". "DobrY den" has replaced also quite a few overly polite greetings such as "poklona, rna ficta, rultulibam, etc."

Good riddance.

"Dobre rano" is used more in the country, while "dobre jitro" is more common in the cities. "Dobre jitro" is becoming more and more common.

Since "jitro" is a poetic word and not otherwise commonly used, you may run across an abbreviation "dobrYtro", which is strictly colloquial.

"Sbohem" has a religious origin. Literal translation is "with God" and traces apparently to the phrase "Jdi (or Mete) s Bohem". "Jdi" is singular, while "Jdete" is plural imperative (meaning "Go with God"). The religious meaning has been slowly lost in

Ve stkedu 27. bkezna 1963 the common usage; therefore, it is written now as one 'word, "sbohem", instead of "s Boheni".

The religious meaning has been largely preserved with the longer form of the same greeting "s Panem Bohem", and, therefore, it is usually written as three separate words with. capital letters. Literal translation would be "with Lord God". Occasionally, you may see it written as one word, "spanem bohern", 0 • "DobrY weer" and "dobrou noc" is used similarly as in this country. The same is true of "na shledanou", • • "Nazdar" was made popular by the Sokols, and in this country it was regarded as a special Sokol greeting.

This is no longer so. "Nazdar" is very common, and no longer connected with Sokol use exclusively. When you meet someone who is older or whom you do not know closely, then the greeting of "dobrY den" 'would come to your lips, while a close friend or contemporary you would greet iwith "nazdar". From the point of an English-speaking person, the usage of "nazdar" is peculiar in the sense that it could and actually is commonly used, not only when meeting a person like the American "hello", but also in parting, instead of "na shledanou" or "sbohenr..

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