Vestnik 1968 08 28

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

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 56 — NO. 35

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

AUGUST 28, 1968

STATE QUEEN KAREN MAIL, Lodge 87, Temple STATE KING ROBERT LESHIKAR, Lodge 48, Beyersville Duchess Carla Engbrock, Lodge 87, Temple Poki.. Rodney Matosko, Lodge 48, Beyersville

WE SALUTE THE NEW STATE ROYALTY, SPJST, WHO WON TOP HONORS AT THE STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY AT LODGE 88, HOUSTON ON AUGUST 18th KAREN MATL, ROBERT LESHIKAR, AND ATTENDANTS CARLA ENGBROCK AND RODNEY MATOSKA, ALL FROM LODGES IN DISTRICT H. (Other winners pictured in this issue).

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

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tot The hand that 'Jagger has plunged it into the 'back. of its neighbor.

These were the words used by President Roosevelt to describe Italy's and Mussolini's actions against France and her Allies in World War H. Nothing could more aptly describe last week's action agair.J,i sovereign Czechoslovak Republic by its "brother Hungary, states" of Russia,. and East Germany. Ml; I ilaled by 'titter before and during WW "liberated" and exploited by the totalitarian Soviet System since that time it is small wonder the country even exists. The sudden and unwarranted invasion of Czechoslovakia and kidnappin g of its government leaders amounts to nothng less than international banditry.

Under Dubcek the country had begun to enjoy a number of liberal reforms and the average citizen could breathe more easily. Tile country was behind him by an overwhelming; majority. And now this .

We are reminded of Comenius' oft.. repeated credo, written by him sometime during the 17th Century: "When the tempest of the world has passed, the rule of your country will again be returned to thee, 0 Czech People!"

Will this never come to pass? . . .

The people of that country have suffered Much in the past couple of centuries, being first under the rule of one oppressor, then under another.

Prom the . birth of the 1first CzechosloVa.k Republic in 19 1 8 until WW H, the new nation, carved out of the old Austro-Hungarian vi2lopire, enjoyed ,' genuine democracy, with all its htiman failures, but they were FREE PEOPLE. Since February 1948. the nation again became, subjugated by e foreign power.

Dubcek had begun to i • ad his nation out of the darkness of I at era, while, at the same time, pledging allegiance to the system which he had so long served. The bear hugs at Cierna ?lad Tisou and Bratislava .wara, if you please, ."kisses of do:!111. - While the bugs and kisses wine place, plans were being laid as t ry how to dey our the small country. '1 Pig Peer had not changed its carnivorous habits. What perfid y ! What treachery!

What disgrace! A tyrant named Adolf (Continued on page 4)

Wednesday, August 28, 1968

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STATE YAD '68 MARKS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR

STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY WINNERS — 1968

Dear Members and Friends, Without a doubt, the State Youth Achievement Day on August 18 was one of the most successful in the history of our State YADs. Many stated that it was one of the smoothest running YADs. To whatever extent this may be true, credit goes to a great number of devoted members who performed their duties, as well as host Lodge Pokrok 88, Houston, a wonderfully accommodating host. It takes a great many to put on such an affair of this magnitude and more assistance was used this year than ever before.

The main tasks of the YAD operation was capably carried on by our diligent District Youth Directors: Mrs. Lillie Matejka (I), Mrs. Emily Mikeska (If), Mrs. Wilma Nesuda (III), Mrs. Mary Haisler (IV), Mrs. Evelyn Mattes (VI, Mrs. Elsie Brdecka .(VI), Mrs. Maxine Pavliska (VII), Mrs. Joe Kudrna (asst. Dist. III YD), Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp (former DYD, V).

Assisting these directors with registration were: Mrs. Regina Osterhaus (88), Mrs. Frances Bartek (87), Mrs. Thelma Hrncir (117), Mrs. Pauline Kalina (58), Mrs. Martha Sembera (153), Mrs. Marlene Caraway (88), Mrs. Louis Knapick (88), Mrs. Gladys Sembera (88), and I am sure there were others whose names I do not have.

The craft area set-up was supervised

by Mrs. Marley Cox, and decoration of this display area was handled by Marlene, and Tom Caraway and son Jimmy. Assisting with distributing the flowers, which were arranged for by DYD Evelyn Mattes, was Mrs. Mary Schenburn and MrS. Kathy Janousek.

Backstage, Ray Dixon capably took care of the sound system and he was one you could always depend on to have the proper volume for each performance, Tim Kostom handled the lights, scenery for the royalt y, and the stage curtain. Mrs. Wanda Elsner met the judges as they arrived, escorted them to eat, and saw that they were in the proper place at the proper tithe, while her niece, Linda, took charge of the volunteers at the 9 typewriters handling general registration.

Guiding the contestants to the proper registration area was handled by our 1967-68 State YAD Queen, Bonnie Cox and by Neal Adamcik. • A very

Lodge 88, Houston — August 18th

State YAD. First Place Beseda Winners all from Lodge 47, Seaton: Back row, L to R: Leon Zavodny, Edwin Pechal, Brian Vanicek, Ralph Kohutek. Front: Debbie Sodek, Janet Hruska, Sheree Marek, Sandra Marek.

State 'YAD. First Place Talent Winners. Rear: Richard Urbis (117), Frances Jo Kudrna (25), Pat Shenkir (87), Lynda Green (87). Front Michael Prachyl (25), Denise, Cynthia and Charlotte Banik (35), Roseann Dorotik (30). important role in the day's activities Were the ushers and usherettes, who stayed at the exits to the ballroom.

This was ;sati4actorily handled in shifts by the teenagers of Lodge 88.

This is only part of a great many people who were involved in making our State YAD so smoothly successful. It took everyone's cooperative hand to put this over.

One of the most outstanding points

of the day was the audience, a very quiet and cooperative group. Never before have I witnessed such an attentive group in Texas. It created very favorable conditions under which the youth could perform, and I might add that we had some of the brightest array of talent.

It was regrettable that Bro. Joe. B. Hejny could not be present to receive a plaque presented by the State and

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4 District Youth Directors, who have been under his guidance for many years. Even though he was unable to be present because Mrs. Hejny was ill, the day was dedicated to him. Bro. Marek, who supervised the Tabulation Committee, accepted the plaque in Bro. Hejny's behalf.

To each one of you who made that special effort to attend, I hope you had a pleasant trip, and on behalf of each youth go their thanks for supporting them at this time, Without each Of you, we could not have had the large attendance, which by actual count totaled 1,158.

To host Lodge 88, Houston, workers, to Editor Morris for his patience and cooperation with publicity, and to the many of you for all your kindness and cooperation, thank you in behalf of all the youth.

Very fraternally yours, James J. Janousek State Youth Director • • First place winners were as follows: TALENT , INDIVIDUAL Ages 6-9 — Rosanne Dorotik (30), singing, "Pretty Dancing Girl." (Dist.

6) Ages 10-12 -- Michael Prachyl (25), piano solo, "La Chevaleresque." (Dist.

3).

Ages 13-15 — Richard Urbis (117), piano solo, "Sonata in E Minor." (Dist.

7) Ages 16-19 — Frances Jo Kudrna (25), monologue, "Fishing in the Ditch." (Dist. 3).

TALENT, GROUP Junior (6-12) — Cynthia, Denise, and Charlotte Banik (35), singing, "High Hopes." (Dist. 3).

Senior (13-19) -- Linda Green and Patricia Shenkir (87), tumbling act, (Dist. 2).

BESEDA Lodge 47, District 2 — Ralph Kohutek, Sandra Marek, Brian Vanicek, Sheree Marek, Leon Zavoclny, Debbie Sodek. Edward Pechal, Janette Hruska.

ROYALTY Queen — Karen Matt (87, fist. 2); Duchess, Carla Engbrock King — Robert Leshikar (48, Dist. 2) Duke, Rodney Matoska.

NOTE! The nictures and names of fi •stplace Arts and Crafts winners at State will appear next week. —Editor.

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(Continued from Pa ge 2) had perpetrated a similar sinister crime 30 years ago, but to have this done by your "comrades-in-arms," by Big Brother Sla ys, is unparalied in the annals of history.

This is a bitter lesson for the entire Free World. as well as for the Czechs.

The unteariaris learned it the hard way in 1!):s ; This perfidion; by her ;,o-callAi "allies" should, once and for ail, jolt the free n•dions of the world back to reality and facts.

These events certainly tear a few planks from the "bridges to Eastern Europe" that we have been trying to build over the past few years. Someone in Chicago said: "All the peace doves were shot clown over Eastern Europe," Finally, UN Ambassador George Ball put it this way: "This 105th veto by the Soviets cannot suffocate the soul of the mond people of Czechoslovakia."

Amen.

Poor Czechoslovakia . . . Will there be ono peace for this beleagu.red nation of 14 million noble people? Where, 0 where, is the hand of destiny and fate?

Are there no gods to answer the voices . of desperation? .

A number of us in the SPJST have been called upon by various news media to ex p ress our views on the current Czech crisis. These views have a p p eared in newspapers throughout the country . None of us are professional politicians: we are ordinar y people who feel we have a p ersonal stake in the current, turmoil In that small countyv.

A part of our hearts and our souls arse there. even thou gh most of us, were born in this country. We have relatives and friends there. We are concerned, mad. frustrated and have a feelin g of lehllessiings , What con we (10? Not much. T et y our state and national leaden know von fo ol Pevorul that. we Can hone. p ra y and keen onr f5noPrq Or (1,!C P(3 41-H lef 'r hrtne nr'C on, 1,- , 0'Wh n r onrrcant, cr ds and tl'at n • ("fpr com p cameo to fun l;qlrifP- torn renuroio There a p p indent' Frvrive time; An d ihni, i..qf ,Tr. p l..r we wrote about "Mll

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TAD. This event at Lodge 88 was the largest ever sta ged by the SPJST. Things moved along quite well, 'Ph p

slay, August 28, 1968 although some people still feel that five hours is a pretty long time to stay put, even with a couple of breaks. .1-Iad two of our districts been better represented, it would have taken still longer. Brother Janousek deserves a lot of credit for the smoothness with which this event was put on, and he acknowledges all the help he received in his report this week. Ni, one person could successhily put over an event like this.

Congratulations to the Winner:3, in all categories, including those who did not win first place. You gained a great deal by simply parl SPi

Newsbriefs Visitors in the printstop last Wednesday included: Mr. and Mrs,. Joe flubenak of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hubenak of AlYarado, Mrs. S. T. Lindsey and daughter Helen Kay of Weatherford, Mrs, Anna Langer of Fort Worth, Mrs. Abe Cohen and granddaughter Sherri Lynn Carlberd from Houston. These ladies, all sisters, and Mr. Hubenak, were on their way to Temple to celebrate their mother's 96th birthday -- Mrs. Anna Hubenak, who is a resident of the Tudor Nursing Home in Temple. Sherri Lynn is her great-great granddaughter, and Helen Kay is her granddaughter. Mrs. Hubenak is a longtime member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. The group will be joined by another sister, Mrs. Millie Mikeska , also of Temple. * Holacka Reunion The annual Holacka Family Reunion will be held at the Cottonwood SPJST Hall on Sunday, September 1. The reunion begins at 4 p.m. Each family is to bring a basket lunch. All those related to the family are urged to attencl, Fred Childress, 62, passed away in his temple home on July 20th. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Brother, Childress had been a member of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple.

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The annual Janota-Leslti l.ear Reunion will be held Sunday; September 1, in the Taylor American Legion Hall.

Descendants of the two families and their close friends are cordially invited to attend.

Wednesday, August 28, 1989 Willie Navara, 64, passed away in a Waco hospital on August 14. Burial was in Waco Memorial Park. Brother Navara was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 35, Elk. • • Frank Stavinoha, 85, passed away in Wharton on August 11. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wharton.

Brother Stavinoha was a member of s p ,TsT Lodge No. 151, Wharton.

-Anton Liska, 73, passed away in Eureka, Calif., on August 6. Burial was in Oceanview Cemetery near Eureka.

Brother Liska was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 49, Rowena.

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LETTER LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members: Our next meeting is set for Sunday, September 1st.

Fraternally, Patricia KaMenicky President DISTRICT III COUNCIL MEETING Bros. and Sisters of the Third District: You are hereby notified of the District III Council meeting, which is to be held at the Sokol Hall in Ennis, Friday evening, Sept. 6th, at 7:30 p.m.

This is the meeting where the district officers, presidents and secretaries of all lodges in the district meet to set up the agenda for the fall meeting, which is set for Sunday, Sept.

22nd, at the Sokol Hall in Fort Worth.

If either of these two lodge officers cannot be present, another officer or member should represent his or her lodge. Let's have a good representation.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris Pres., Dist. III --SPJSTLODGE NO. 146, GALVESTON Dear Readers, Our next meeting will be postponed to Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 due to the Labor- Day weekend following on the first Sunday in September, which was our regular meeting date.

Every Monday night from 8 to 10 p.m. we have a game ni ght at the hall.

Why not make it a must, members, to bring a friend with you and fill the hall to capacity?

Fraternally, Edna Urbanic

VESTNf LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Brothers and Sisters, In our last meeting it was decided to have our annual social on the date of our September meeting, Sept. 8th.

The lodge will furnish the barbecue, bread, and drinks. The members are asked to bring a salad and pastry.

Dinner will be served at 12 noon. We hope member and their families will come and enjoy a day of fellowship.

On the afternoon the youth club ig planning to have a cake walk.

On Sept. 10th SPJST lodges No. 25 and 135 and the local ZCBJ lodge will host the Dallas Fraternal Council at the National Hall in Ennis. All members and friends are invited.

Fraternally, Mary A. Laznovsky Secretary LODGE NO. 67, SCRULENBITRG Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is to let all of you know that our next lodge meeting will be held Sunday, Sept., 8th at 2 p.m. Don't forget this date and all of you try to make it to the meeting. If you don't have transportation, try to arrange to have someone give you a ride.

We will have a snack after the meeting, with some cold refreshment to go with it.

Fraternally, Frank Holub lSectetary-Bookkeeper —SPJSTATTENTION, MEMBERS OF LODGE STEFANIK NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members, This is to inform you that our next regular monthly meeting will not be held on the first Saturday in September, on account of the Labor Day weekend.

Our next meeting will be held on September 8, the second Sunday in September, at our lodge hall, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Hope to see everyone then.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Beyer Secretary —SPTST-h 'IVIERICAN C7NCIT FESTIVAL

SOCIETY Dallas, Texas Dear Friends, Our Czech Day will be celebrated October 6th ,at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. It will be one of the best. The interest that is being created throughout the state is very en-

5 couraging, and we feel that the Czechoslovak public is interested in the pin pose Of the Czech Days at the Stale Fair, especially since it is also educational and cultural entertainment.

One of the outstanding numbers of the Czech Day program is the Beseda.

Last year we had 36 circles of Beseda, the largest group we ever had on any Czech Day at the State Fair. At this writing the faithful Beseda leaders throughout the state are looking forward to the day when they can bring their Beseda circles to take an active part in the Czech Day program, Another outstanding feature of the Czech Day program are the colorful costumes. They create a lively spirit, which is traditional with the Czechoslovak people.

There will be other new interesting numbers on the Czech Da y program, which will be published in the news from time to time which will add glory to our people. We will appreciate constructive .suggestions for the Czech Day program. Do not hesitate to write.

American Czech Festival Society John 0. Bulyik, Chairman, 718 N. Winclomere Dallas , Texas 75T8 LODGE NO. 81, DALLAS Dear Members, Our youth group, just as the Republicans have arrived home having made new friends, voiced their opinions, tired, weary, but with so much to tell. Have you tackled the dirty clothes and clover burrs stuck to the socks? And did you hear all about the horses? That Ginger must have been a dream. Words cannot describe Annie's thrill to ride (her first). She said, "Now I know how happy you were in those `old' days, when you rode ole' Dolly!"

This 8- year-old child of ours has me pictured as a regular Dale Evans and thinks Dolly resembled Trigger. In truth, the only time got on a horie down there on that Telico cotton farm was at 11:45 a.m. when we all took a break for dinner and he2cled back to the house. The ground and rocks were so hot on m y bare feet that last rlaxter of a mile and Mama could no longer endure m y cries of agony.

Someone would hoist me on this wecu-. out mule. Things might have been more comfortable if the harness and water lug had not been in the way.

If you are missing a white sheet, we have it and wish to exchange it for

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a pair of green shorts and Annie's tooth with a silver filling.

Those leaders from our lodge were just great again! Names keep ringing in my ears, Let's see — there was Sister Buelah Horak, Elsie Mandak, Bessie Petr, Pauline Prachyl, Dorothy Reznik, plus Brother and Sister Edwin Petr and George Mandak. Everyone saw Sister Wanda Petr ("Miss Wanda") the nurse who knew everything. And have you heard all about this wonderful "Mr. Jerry" and his beautiful; bon fire on that cookout? How about finding all those dry bones while on a hike with T3ro tiler Robert Urban who was the guide on nature study? 1 could go on but I'd spoil your child's fun by telling all, Wait until they rest up and, boy will you have fun listening!

Bro. James Janousck did a spectacular job, keeping our kids busy every moment and our 3rd District Youth Director Wilma Nesuda who helped with the many details for those hot days.

Our sincere thanks to everyone. Our children will remember all for a longtime.

The American-Czech Festival Committee met July 31. Bro. John Bubak announced that arrangements have been made to hold the program again in the Livestock Coliseum and then have the usual social at the band shell. This year the guest speaker will be Dr. John Skrivancla who is departing; shortly to spend nine months gathering knowledge for his writin gs about Uzeci ool ovakki . Bro. Prank Henz'en will have the lodge 84 Cthoral Groan prepared to sing at its best; also a newly-organized Taylor singing group, under the direction of Mary }cabala will participate on that clay. You will enjoy the Czech orchestra, with Bro. Sid Pokladnik directing, many Beseda circles, the gymnastics, and the company of many people you haven't seen since last year. Start getting every one together so you won't have to rush that first week of October. Remember Ott. (3, won't you?

Our sympathy to the Vaclav Ka y tons family. May he have eternal rest.

Sick cards were sent to Sister (Mrs. Frank B.) Steiner, Betty Green, and Annie and Charlie Staglik. Bro. and Sis. Warren Pool welcomed their first child — a boy, making Bro, and Sis. Alvin Hamusek grandparents. Congratulations to all.

By the way, at our wanan dam Bro. and his. Willie Bejeek officially introduced their twin boys, Laddy and Larry, to the surroundings that will surely become familiar to them. Willie and Dorothy were thrilled to become parents, and seeing the four come in that night one would have to notice it couldn't have happened to a nicer. couple.

If you inquired about Charlie Nemec's health, forget it. He looks and feels wonderful, especially since they have that new baby. I goofed. How could mistake a congratulation card? The best of health to the three of you.

Congratulations to Bra and his. j :IC lc: Freeman who celebrated their 25th anniversary, Our best wishes for maiuy more years of happiness!

Brother Theodore and Sister Alice Kriska are the new faces seen behind the bar and in the kitchen. Have you had a chanc'e to meet them?

Are you planning to attend our hobo dance Aug. 21, with Eric Honza's group famishing the music? Prizes will be awarded for the most original "rags."

I guess many will make a run for the Goodwill store. Whether you "dress up" or not, we'll be looking for you.

In closing, we congratulate Bro. Mark Prachyl, who is the Youth Club's president, for winning 1st prize in. Houston last Sunday with his craft project.

We are so proud, Thanks to Bro. Morris, our groap ;Frown Lodge 84 remained calm on th.ose Houston freeways and arrived home safely, exhausted from tbe drive but happy to have spent a most enjoyable day at spacious Lodge 88.

Don't forget August 31. Invite your friends to join you here; bring your children with you if their favorite grandmother is on vacation. Let them have fun at Our hobo dance. Remember, be friendly.

Fraternally, Rose Scott LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, The State Youth Achievement Day was a huge success; everything went off on schedule, as there were no delays in the contests, which were handled so capably by SYD James Janousek, the seven District Youth Directors and their helpers. Compliments also go to Chairman Harley Cox and the Entertainment Committee, Pres.

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Louis "Maus, and the Board, and last, but not least, to Food Chairman Annie Vala and her helpers. The turkey dinner was very good and enjoyed by hundreds, and the free dance with Clarence Baca was also enjoyed by many. We of Lodge 88 thank everyone of you who came and helped make tills occasion so successful! it's a stew supper this Thursday, and it will be followed by the usual social.

Then. Saturday we have popular Roy Krenek of Wallis to play for our dnce.

1 also want to remind you that we ie the Cloverleals of N,.!vi Braunfeis' VVurst, keUival fame t Play for a Beer Garden Dance on Saturday, Sept.

7-th something different and very special!

Due to the space aieed for the convention minutes, I cannot name the many donors of pastry, etc., for State YAs) dinner, nor can I mune the 50 ladies who baked the turkeys. The lodge is grateful to everyone of you, for you, too, helped to make it a memorable day!

NAMES IN THE NEWS: Congratulations to Queen Runner-up Joan Zalmanek of 88, King Runner-up Ronald ;-L,•1:.:ik of 146, and to all the contestan:..;; you did a fine job! :Our popular Editor Nick Morris was:busy shaking hands with his many friends at the Blames' dance Saturday! Johnnie Krizan, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hanus, Dorothy Schuetz , and past State King Ernie Makovy of West; 105, and Mrs. P. Zairian of 35 Elk, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dulock were sonic of the many ha,opy guests enjoying' the great Blames' music! You should have seen Evelyn Mattes and James Janousek doing the JesSie Polka at the Clarence Baca dance, Sunday! The youth directors presented a plaque of recognition for his help to them to V. Pres.

Joe Baalejny; it was accepted by Pres.

IVIarek in the absence of Bro. Hejny due to illness! Get-well wishes go to Mrs. Joe B, flejny and Mrs. R. Urbanovsky!

Don't forget the stew supper 'Thursday and the Ray Krenek dance Saturday!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcarnp

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, This is j ust a little reminder that the Sept. 1st meeting will be held Aug. 29th at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 28, 1968 On this same night we will have supper for all the workers who worked at the annual picnic, as well as all the members who want to come. Supper will be at 7 p.m.

Looks like District II really carried Off the honors in Houston. I missed going but I hear they all had a ball.

Congratulations to everyone! I. know they worked hard and did their best.

1 am going to shoot me a weatherman. Everyday he says "rain today." but it's beginning to sound like those TV re-runs.

Don't forget the meeting and supper on Aug. 29th, beginning at 7 p.m.

See you later.

Fraternally, Ruby (Pavlica) Bolton LINDEN HALL (WACO) Dear Fellow Readers: Just a few lines to remind you that this weekend, Aug. 31st, the Leo Majek Orchestra will play in our comfortable Linden Hall. As you know, the Majeks have hundreds of friends in every part of Central texas and you will want to get down fairly early to get a seat.

It is really worth your time and effort to come clown and see Happy John perform on the sax and what a singer and performer he is! So come and bring your best friends to enjoy the occasion with you.

Linden Hall is air-conditioned and has the best acoustical and sound system available. You will enjoy the evening more than ever. Dance time from 9 p,m. till 1 a.m.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus, For the Entertainment Committee --SP. IS SPJST SOFTBALL TEAM LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Brothers and Sisters: This will be the final report on the Dallas Softball Championship Playoffs of League Champions.

On Thursday night, August 8, we played Empire Properties and we won by a score of 6 to 0 behind the 2-hit pitching of Lionel Schultz. He also walked two batters and struck out ten in a very fine effort on the mound.

Connie Brennan was his battery mate . behind the plate.

Leading hitters were Connie Brennan with a Home run and a walk: Alex Parma, Pete Thomas and Leonard Drozd with doubles, Albin Vrana, Son-

STNtK ny Grant Bob Schoendienst and Lionel Schultz with singles, and Tom Warren with a walk. The team played a very good game afield as no errors' were committed. The only thing that was a disappointment was the lack of interest on the part of our SPJST membership in not coming out and suppoorting our team in the playoffs.

Only a few of the wives were there to cheer the team on to victory.

Saturday night, August 9, we played the Pox and Jacobs team and we lost a close game by a score of 4 to 2. Before our being eliminated, there were six teams left in the running for the championship. Also we had the unfortunate luck of having had to play the ultimate runner-up team, Chuck Curtis Ford and the champion, Fox and Jacobs.

Lionel Schultz hurled another fine game allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and struck out 6 batters. Again his battery mate was Connie Brennan. Leading hitters were Tom Warren with a triple, Connie Brennan with a single and a walk. Sonny Grant, Leonard Drozd, Dolton Reed and Lionel Schultz all had singles.

Though we' lost, we outhit our opponents 6 hits to 4, but the y outscored us and that's the game. Unfortunately, two of our starters had to miss the game which did hurt our chances.

All in all, we did have a very successful and enjoyable season. We won our league and .another trophy for our collection and made a very fine showing in the Dallas City Playoffs.

Our most sincere appreciation to our mother lodge and all of our sponsors, with their financial help. We could not have had a team without the assistance or these fine folks. Our thanks to the loyal wives and the few loyal supporters at our games; we enjoyed your cheers and your support.

The softball team will enjoy their annual fishing trip this year at Take Tawakani, the weekend of Aug. 23, 24, and 25. The Softball Team Managers Awards Bar neet will be held on Thursday night, Sept. 5 at the Statler Hilton Hotel and our annual team awards steak dinner will be held on Saturday night, Sept. 7 at White Rock Lake.

Thanks again to one and all. It-has been a most enjoyable season.

Fraternally, Ben Jarmo,

7 LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members, On August 11th, Lodge No. 15 held its monthly meeting, followed by its annual dinner.

Mrs. Theresa Zajicek from Houston, Mr. Robert Riddle, and Mrs. Annie Hess are on the sick list, We wish speedy recoveries to all, Our next meeting will be Sept. n• beginning at 2 pm. The ball be leased al this meeting.

Fra tern ally , jnrea SOKOL HOuSTON (Continued) Dear Members and Friends: Last week concluded the gymnastic school held at Houston and with it the associated Southern District Slet. The Slet held on a weekend was the most successful in Houston and we think the best in the Southern District, There were two days of very good competition and the best, qualified and keen gymnasts ever assembled in.

Houston. The program, as stated by many individuals, was beyond earn-. parison. Units from Dallas, Fort Worth, Ennis, and Houston made the affair not only interesting and beautiful but a splendor of showmanship, entertainment and skill.

The two-week course for future instructors was the best without reservation. We had an able staff of teachers, well experienced, young with drive and ambition, and this l'esnIteci . in a class which Much is •expected from.

The instructors, Brother and Sister Milan • and Sister Zabka from New York deserve the highest praise for a schOol well conducted. The youngsters did have a full day starting at about 6:30 in the morning and lasting until 9:30 at night. There was not a period of idleness. The schedule was strenuous and Many areas had to be covered. An average day started with morning exhibitions, inspection of quarters, flag-raisin •, breakfast and then classes. There were plenty of classes including gymnastics, health, first aid, instructions, Sokol history, leadership, teaching methods, and discipline. In addition, there were lectures for future leaders on subjects such as publicity, by-laws, methods,: of conducting a erecting, future growth and responsibilities c i officers . and committees.

Each student had a chance and was required to conduct classes, give

8 structions and hold -lectures. The groups Were all the same age and with about the same experience Which made for easier teaching and a better learning process. The course Was not only work because there were hours of amusement with swimming parties, a trip to the Humble Building, to NASA, to the San Jacinto Battleground, ferry boat rides and dances.

We wish to thank Brother Hanka for making all the necessary arrangement to let the group be guests at the 1a Pokrok pool, The class enjoyed the daily swims at nun which .proved a big morale-building venture, filouston and the district wishes to thank all the members of all organiZatiOn8 inClUcling SPJST, Slavonic Mutual Fire, - WBFA, and others who hel p ed in Lite ,Slot and the course. We had the best of cooperation from all and this made the big difference.

When the class Itad its public performance nit SatimkEty to conclude the school, it was as if two weeks had made a material difference in Ileac:lership. There followed an impressive program of gymnastics and drills. There were also parting sorrows because the group lived- as a family enjoying homecooked meals, prepared by Sisters Svec and Busch, and the experience cf association of a large family. The quarters were adequate, the atmosphere enjoyable and the schooling an experience.

I wish to announce news that you probably have not heard but which you will he seeing and rea.ding iri the near future, The Sokol unit at Fort Worth is presently planning a nev, T .gymnastic, center, including a new building and social center. 'I he unit has very canable leadership and a wonderful class of gymnasts, winning many ribbons at the Slet, including the special number and volley ball trophy. The unit will be asking for your help and we want oIl of you to ; ,ave them the support you became the gave to ;o1 .,01 ijuillitic;; of success are also present in th e , unit Brothel: and Sister Jerry Milan, who were the course instructors, have a large number of capable workers and in the months to come you will see many items of interting progress. We all wish Sokol Fort Worth the best and if you need any help, just call on our many friends in Texas. Give these people your support because they are another of our Czech organizations that have existed

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VESTN despite 11,1r( ps, repressions, wars, and now are in the growing state. Let us hear about your monthly progress.

Nazdar!

Emil Kuropata

PROCEEDINGS 0.1)"PlIE XXth GENERAL CONVENTION, SPIST, HELD IN ME BAKER ROTEL IN DALLAS, TEXAS, JUNE 10 — 14, 1968.

SEIST Bulletin Board

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) inquired how they would dispose of this building.

Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) stated that the present building is well constructed but plumbing is a serious problem, and building is not suitable for our purpose because it is too long and narrow.

Sister Mary Renfro (154) seconded Br. Kudrna's motion.

Br. Louis Harms (88), and Br. Mired :Wisher (88), stressed caution in regard to the building matter.

Bro. John Kutni (66) moved that a building committee be instructed to build a new building and not buy a building.

Br. J. M. Sk„raba ek (1301, Br. John Kubena, and Br. G. Louis Kudrna (25) discussed matter.

RECESSED FOR SUPPER: Convention reconvened: at 7 p.

Br. E. J. Kadlecek (88) recommended that we get rid of the present SPJST building before we build.

Br. Tim Kostom (88) recommended that we wait four years, because there will be changes.

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) recommended that we stay where we are and sell the old building before we plan a new one.

Ernie Hanka, speaking as district director, suggested that we wait and let the Supreme Lodge bring recommendations in 4 years. He asked the By-Law committee for some recommendation on a new building.

DISTRICT FALL MEETINGS The District I fall meeting will be be held Sunday, October 13. Host lodge will be Lodge 33, Bleiblerville.

• • The fall Meeting of District II will he held Sunday, Oct. 20, at Lodge No. 20, Taylor, The District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 22nd. Host lodge is Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

• • The District V fall meeting will be held October 6. Lodges desiring to host the tall meeting should contact any District V officer.

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The fall meeting of District VI will be held Sunday, Sept. 29. Host lodge will be Lodge No. 30, Taiton.

• • District VII fall meeting will be held unday, Oct. 13th. Lodge No. 56, Corpus Christi, will host the meeting.

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DAY IN HOUSTON SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston, is having a, big Czech. Day celebration en Sunday, October 27Lii, in cornmealmoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the First Czechoslovak Republic.

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DAY AT THE STATE k'AIR Czech Day at the State Fair will be held this year on Sunday, October 6, the first Sunday in October.

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State YAD at Lodge 88 Houston — Aug. 18th

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

Remember to enclose postage if you want your pictures returned. ---Editor ST— Lake Lucerne, SWitzerland, covers an area containing many pre-historic relics, including lake-dweller and Roman artifacts.

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Br. Roy Hranicky, chairman, By-Law Committee, studied the problems and thought that they could be brought under control and the building made more presentable, until definite plans could be brought about.

Br, Stephen Valeik. (88) said that there should be additional Lime and -that this be given to the Supreme Lodge to bring definite plans to the next convention.

Br. Otto Hanus (66), Br. K P. Sralla (153) agreed with the idea of allowing Suprerne Lodge to work out recommendations, Br. Adolf Sabrsula (58) spoke against postponement,.

Br. F. E. Heji, Jr. (47) also supported idea of giving it to the Supreme Lodge, but supported Temple as the site.

Br. Calvin Chervenka (69) suggested

Wednesday, August 28, 1965 Instead of waiting 4 years, we empower the Supreme Lodge to make concrete plans.

'He moved that the body go on record expressing faith in the Supreme Lodge in preparing concrete plans.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) questioned Br. Chervenka if he wanted Supreme Lodge to buy land without permission of the convention.

Br. Joe Barabas (80) believed we should sell old building first and then build a new one.

Br. Cyril IPokladnik (84) spoke in favor of having plans, and that delegates should give authority to the Supreme Lodge on whatever they want to do.

Sister Tillie Hehncamp (88) asked where we are going to build it. We need to decide that first.

Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) stated that we should decide where it would be built and let the Supreme Lodge secure the site.

Br. Frank Klinkovsky, (47) made a motion that we vote on where it will be.

Seconded by Br. John Kutni (66).

Br. Jos. Holasek (36) spoke about being too open about a certain location.

Br. Edwin Kovar (29) offered to donate 5 to 10 acres of land in Taylor.

Br. E. J. Kadlecek (38) stated that we should get rid of the old building and have the Supreme Lodge make preparations for next convention.

Br. Pete Valchar (101) made motion that we vote on whether we want a new building.

Br. Emil Horelica (88) stated that the Supreme Lodge should secure the site, and we should have confidence in our Supreme Lodge members.

Br. J. M. Skrabanek (139) stated that we should first vote whether we will build or not.

Br. Frank Klinkovsky (47) withdrew his motion, and Br. Kutni his second.

Br. Reuben Lesikar (29) spoke about where to build.

Br. Louis Harms (88) stated to let Supreme Lodge make preliminary plans and make cost estimates to be presented at next convention.

Br. A. L. Hilsher (88) moved that we turn matter over to the Supreme lodge and • let them make plans to be presented at next convention where we can , select site.

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) seconded.

Br Fr. Steiner (84) stated that we

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should first decide if we want a new building .

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) stated to let Supreme Lodge work out and bring back to next convention.

Vote was taken on O&A Committee recommendation IC we want a new building. It was passed.

Br. Geo, Koch (54) suggested that we select site and leave rest. to Supreme Lodge.

Br. L. J. Zatopek (87) moved that site be in Temple, and Temple lodge No. 87 will donate land on future East Loop. Seconded by Br. Fr. Klinkovsky (47).

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) stated that the Supreme Lodge should decide on site and building.

Br. Stephen Valcik, parliamentarian, ruled that we must dispose of Br. Hilsher's first motion, and that all other motions are out of order.

Br. Reuben Lesikar (29) moved to table Br. Hilsher's motion. Seconded

by Br, Frank Klinkovsky (97). Motion tabled.

Sister Wanda Elmer (88) made a motion that we move to Austin.

Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) explained that District 2 has grown.

Sister Thelma Hrncir (117) stated that Temple is a central location..

Br. Louis Hanus (88) talked on the value of property.

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) made a motion to table Temple motion. Seconded

by Dean Evetts (88). It was voted on and motion stands.

Br. John Murphy (92.) called for question.

Vote taken in favor of Temple.

Passed.

Br. G. Louis Kudrna. (25) moved to turn the matter over to the Supreme Lodge to handle as they see fit.

Seconded by Br. Fr. B. Steiner (84).

Br. John Murphy (92) spoke in fa-vor of contacting delegates through the mail with plans.

• Br. Kudrna's motions carried.

Br. Jerry Milan (154) asked whether the Supreme Lodge has the power to build building.

Chairman Sablatura answered "yes".

Br. E. P. Sralla 153) stated that the main point now •is to determine what we will spend and the Supreme Lodge will work out plans.

Br. Frank Klinkovsky (47) moved that we give authority to Supreme Lodge to dispose of old building.

Br. Frank J. Sembera (88) seconded and motion passed.

Sister Lillian Finn (88) and Br. John A. Kubena stated that we should have confidence in the Supreme Lodge.

Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) suggested that; delegates be informed in the Vestnik.

Br, Alvin Selcik (1461 suggested the Supreme lodge mail ballots to dele)ates and Turn over to CPA. Br. L. J. Zatopek (81) said that the power should be given to the officers, Br. Ted Mara: (155) moved that the Supreme lodge prepare plans and cost and present in 4 years.

Sister Prances Olexa (88) moved Supreme Lodge has authority to spend up to one-half million dollars.

Seconded by Br. Zatruariek. (88).

Passed.

Br. Jos. Holasek (16), Chairman Resolution Committee, read special resolution.

Whereas, throughout the entire period of its existence the SPJST has fostered among its members the spirit and principles of loyalty and devotion to the United States of America and its democratic processes of ,government, pride of its members in their Czechoslovak ancestry and promotion and expansion of the Czechoslovak language and culture, and, Whereas, to join with ohter Crechoslovak groups in the United States having similar (limns and ideals, the XX Convention at. Dallas authorized affiliation of the SPJST with the Czechoslovak National Counril. of Arnerieo. and, Whereas, the Czechoslovak National Council of America, with the active supp ort and cooperation of 18 organizations of Czechoslovak peoples in the United States and other parts of the free world, is sponsoring a national commemoration of 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Czechoslovakia, at Washington. D. C., October 18, 19. and 20, 1908, part of the program of which is a convention of all organizations of Czechoslovak p eoples wherever they may be located, and.

Whereas, it; is duly fitting and proper that the SPJST partici pate in this commeration in the fullest possible manner. Pe it resolved that this .Y.X Convention reaffirm the actions of the Supreme Lodge in placing the SPJST on record as fully supporting and cooperating in the sponsorship of this significant commemoration, and, Pe it further resolved that this convention urge all lodges of the SPJST

10 to participate in this commemoration by election of a delegate to represent it at the convention forming a part of the commemorative program, and that it recommend to all members to participate in the largest measure possible by sponsorship of excursions to Washington so that Texas and the SPJST in particular may be pro perly represented and contribute its rightful share to the success of this anniversary and '6o demonstrate the unity of purpose and mind of all Czechoslovak peoples of America in the principles stated in the first paragraph above.

Joseph F. Holasek, Chairman Jarda Cerny Alfred Hasher • o He moved it be accepted, seconded

by Hr. Nick Morris (66). Passed.

Br. Jos. Holasek then read report of Resolution Committee and moved acceptance, subject to changes.

'Report of Resolution Committee

The undersigned members of the Resolution Committee, and in the name of the entire SPJST, sincerely thank: 1, The Convention Arrangements and Program Committee, -Chairman Bro. Sid Pokladnik, and Bro. Ben Jarma, Secy.-Treas. Co-Chairman Bro. Arnold Vrla, for a full and enjoyable program for all delegates and visitors.

2. The Honorable Eric Jonsson, Mayor of Dallas, and Henry P. Kucera, past city attorney of Dallas, for their warm words of weleorne to Dallas.

Kenneth Vrla, (130), Robert, Urban (84) for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. Rev. Gordon Hejl, pastor of the Dallas Brethren Church for giving the invocation..

5.-Mernbers of the U. S. Marine Corps and Boy Scouts from Lodges 84 and 130.

6. Sisters Geraldine Becan, Dorothy Peicek. and Ruth Chmelar for their rendil ion of the American and Czech 1-0:11c.r li,rdward L. March tor conthe convention. vei 8. Brother Paul Sablatura, convention chairman. Brother Cyril Pokladnik, convention secretaries, yieeer" and ommittee,s for their diligent v7ork d dance of the convention del ihe ration 9. The officers and members of Lodge 130 and officers and members for - a delicious buffet supper, refreshMents, and an enjoyable evening of entertainment presented by the group

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of drill teams of the Sokol and members of Beseda dancing groups.

10. Lodge Pokrok Dallas 84 for the delicious buffet supper, refreshments and an evening of fine entertainment, highlighted by the Czech Choral Group from Lodge 84.

11. Brother Ben Jarma, President of Lodge 84, and Bra. Johnny Sebetka, President of Lodge 130 for welcoming all the delegates and visitors to the Convention.

12. Charles Vyskocil, national president of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, for his address and best wishes to the convention.

13, Brother Frank Vodrazka, president of CSA, and James Krakora, secretary of CSA Society of Cicero, DI., for their addresses and best wishes to the convention.

14. Mr. Roman Bartosh, attorney for the KJT Society and Charles Adamcik, KJT director, for address complimenting SPJST. 15. Vladimir Bily, president of Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association for his address and best wishes to the convention.

16. Jerry Valchar, president, Dennis Bartek, secretary, and Johnny Gaidusek, director, of Farmers Mutual Protective Association for their kind words and expression of best wishes to the convention.

17. Dr. John M, Skrivanek, his brothDr, Joe Skrivanek and Dr, Jack Dabbs, who addressed the convention. urging continued interest in the instruction of Czech language at Texas A&M University, 18. Senator and Mrs. Roman L. Hruska, Sr., U. S. Senator of the State of Nebraska, a veteran of 15 years in the Congress, XX Convention Guest speaker for his most wonderful address delivered during the convention banquet.

19, We congratulate Sister Joan Pavliska, daughter of Br, and Sister William Pa yliska of FlOresville, Texas for winning the title "Miss SPJST 1068", 20. Hon, Preston Smith, Lt„ Governor of the State of Texas for his visit and his inspiring speech to the XX SPJST convention.

21. We also wish to recognize Br. Stephen Valcik, past editor, Dr. J. F. Chupick, past secretary of the Supreme Lodge, Br. Frank Steiner, past treasurer of the SUpreme Lodge ,and Br. J. M. Skrabanek, past director of the Supreme Lodge.

We thank the Supreme Lodge officers

Wednesday, August 28, 1968-and employees for their excellent cooperation and help to the convention officers and committees.

We recommend that appropriate resolutions be sent to the various newspapers and other news media for publicizing our convention activities.

Your Resolution Committee.

Joseph F. Holasek, Chairman Jarda Cerny Alfred Hilisher Supplemental report was given b y by-lawchirmn.

SUPREME LODGE: Br. Louis Hanus (88) moved to delete, "or firm of attorneys, with the senior member designated as the member of the Supreme Lodge."

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88) seconded , motion.

Br. Geo. Kacir (54) spoke against motion.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88), Br. Emil Horelica (88), Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88), Br. Louis Hanus (88) spoke for the motion.

Br. Ben Jarma (84) called for vote.

Br. F. A. Kadlecek (88), Br. Jarda.

Cerny (111), Br. Adolf Sabrsula (58), Br. John Murphy (92) and Br. Sidon Tumis (142), Br. Geo. Kacir (54), Sister Tillie Helmcamp, and Br. Jos. Holasek (36) spoke.

Vote taken and motion carried.

ARTICLE 1-b (supplemental report) Approved.

Carried.

ARTICLE 1 x j, y r, lengthy exBy Lao, conunittee planation and discus , loo ensued.

Br. Albert Banik (35) ;noke.

Accepted.

Session adjourned.

Paul Sablatura, Chairman Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, Vice Chairman Leonard D. Mikeska, Con y. Secy.

Tillie Helmcamp, Cony. Secy.

Johnnie Krizan, Con y. Secy.

• • Morning- Session, XX Convention, June 14, 1968

Chairman Sablatura cimvoned the convention at 8:30 a, in.

Minutes were read by Secretary Leonard Mikeska.

Minor corrections were made.

Br, Ernie Hanka (88) moved to accept minutes, as colirected, seconded by Sister Lottie KrIttilek (30).

PaSsed.

Br. Arnold Vrla (130) gave partial report of Salary and Donations Committee, and moved for adoption.

Wednesday, August 28, 1999 SALARY AND DONATION COMMITTEE REPORT 1. American Czech Festival Committee Czech School Division: $50.00 annually. The Supreme Lodge must check with the American Festival Committee before issuing a check each year to see if the Czech School is functioning that year.

2. Council of Higher Education of Texas — Malice VyASiho Vzdelani 515tu Texas — $200.00 annually.

3. Southern District, American 0 l:ol: $1,000,00 annually.

4, SPJST Rest Home, $1,500.00 annually.

5. Institutions of Higher Learning: $2,000.00. The Supreme Lodge has the authority to donate up to $2,000.00 annually for scholarships for the purpose of teaching the Czech language in an institution or institutions of higher learning. .

6. $250.00 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in memory of Bro. Rudolph Troubil, 7. A $5,000.00 — 10-year term life insurance certificate, to be given to the existing employees of the Supreme Lodge, and a new employee will have a 6-mo. waiting period before he or she will become eligible for the $5,000.00 life insurance certificate with the cost for the existing employees and new employees to be split 50 -50: 1/2 cost of certificate for the Supreme Lodge and cost to the employee: If the employee elects not to participate, then the Supreme Lodge would not participate. If the employee is still employed by the Supreme Lodge at the end of the ten-year pe riod ,the certificate would be automatically renewed and would be continually renewed until the employee would retire. If the employee terminates, he or she would have the option to convert the term certificate, to any class of permament - type insurance without evidence of insurab qlty. There would only be a 30-clay grace period in which this conversion would be made.

8. $15.00 to each SPJST member at the SPJST Rest Home 9. Youth — The proposal of the Youth Committee report in regard same allocation as approved for the camping fund in the 1964 convention to . be continued, but be amended to read: The annual net gain from the investment of $250,000.00 be increased to $300,000.00 (after deducting the administrative costs) be turned over to the youth for their activities with the understanding that this $300,000.00 is

not to be part of a trust fund and that this $300,000.00 as such is not committed to youth activities, and that the 1972 convention has full control over the $300,000.00 as to whether it will continue to be used for youth purposes.

This net gain shall be used with strict adherence to the program as set by the State Youth Director. .SALARY & DONATION COMMITTEE A. M. Vela Raymond F. Holubec Tim Kostom Edwin Kovar R. E. Bros • • 13r. Adolf Sabrsula (58) questioned committee on Supreme Lodge • employees' group plan in regard to commission and was answered, "no commission would apply."

Br. Emil Horelica (88) questioned group insurance and asked if it would be diserimanatory as to age differences.

Br. A .M. Vrla, (130) explained.

Br. Melvin Skrabanek (17) questioned donation to Rest Home being stated as $500.00, whereas they had been receiving $1500.00.

Br. Tim Kostom (88) committee member, discussed and Vice-Chairman Pokladnik explained $1500.00 Supreme Lodge donation.

Br. Vela and committee members consented to raise rest home donation to $1500.00.

Br. John Murphy (92) suggested that employee must go into group plan within 90 days of eligibility or they cannot get in.

Salary and Donations committee consented to change.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) questioned which rest home is referred to in report, present rest home or proposed new rest home.

Salary and Donation Committee to make $1500:00 donation apply to both rest homes, upon completion and operation of a new rest home.

Br. Raymond Holubec (20), committee member, wanted to clarify that the committee was not aware of a new rest home being approved, and for that reason such was omitted from donations.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) questioned the donation to "institutions of higher learning", He spoke in favor of promoting the Czech language and was in favor of increasing a $1,000.00 donation for scholarships from ten to about 20 scholarships.

Br. Stephen Valcik (88) spoke in favor of increasing scholarship donations and suggested 25 scholarships per year.

Br. Henry E. Vitek (20) asked clarification of "Council of Higher Education of Texas", and it was explained this was separate from scholarship donation.

He also questioned term insurance to Supreme Lodge employees, in regard to termination if employee quits.

Br. A. M. Vrla (130) answered that it must be converted within 30 days of termination of employment or such insurance ceases.

Br. Tim Kostom (88), committee member, explained that when employee quits, Supreme Lodge discontinues paying their portion of premiums.

Br. Pete Valch.ar (161) spoke.

Br. Raymond Holubec (20) suggested we authorize Supreme Lodge certain amount to donate to institutions of higher learning.

Committee concurred on $2,000.09 per year.

Br. Jamie, Cerny (111) asked if commitee is recommending donation to A M University, and was answered that the Supreme Lodge would have authority to designate scholarships.

Chairman Sablatura interrupted proceedings at 9:30 a. m. and the delegation stood in memory of deceased Rest Home Director, Br. Rudolph Troubil.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) mentioned past service retirement credit but was not allowed to bring up at this time, Br. Stephen Valcik (88) moved to modify gift to rest home, to charitable fund for the rest home, which was started June 1, 1968. Committee accepted modification.

Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) asked for clarification of money donated to institutions of higher learning as to whether recipient must be an SPJST member, and was answered "no".

Recommendations of first six items passed.

Recommendations of employees' group insurance also passed.

Br. Raymond Holubec (20) comm. member, clarified $15.00 rest home donation is for SPJST residents only.

Br. Roy Hranicky, chairman, By-Law Committee, spoke on $15.00 donations being discriminatory to SPJST members in Rest Homes elsewhere and we need to be consistent.

Br. A. M. Vrla (130) explained that home lodges would have to inform the Supreme Lodge of their members elig-

VESTNIK ible for $15.00 rest home donations.

Br. Stephen Valcik (88) moved that any qualified SPJST member in any ether rest home be also given the $15.00 donation the same as those in SPJST rest homes.

Seconded by Br. Paul Sablatura (40).

Br. Reuben Lesikar (29) brought up welfare penalty on recipients of $15.00 donations and Br. Vrla explained there would be no penalty since these were not regular donations.

Recommendation on $15.00 donations passed.

Br. A. M. Vrla (130) read recommendation that the annual net gain on $250,000.00 be increased to $300,000.00 to be turned over to youth fund expense.

Passed.

Br. A. M. Vrla (130) mentioned list Of 65 names submitted to and approved

by Salary and Donations Committee for $50.00 donations.

Partial Report of Salary & Donations Committee Amount Lodge No. Name $50.00 9 Mary V. Janak $50.00 9 Albina Lednicky $50-.00 9 Rose Hejl $50.00 9 Mary Jakubik $50.00 9 Frances Lednicky $50.00 9- Mary Kulhanek 9 Anna Skopik $50.00 $50.00 14 John L. Horak 14 Jos. Pornykal $50.00 14 Anna Schiller $50.00 $50.00 44 -Henry Dusek $50.00 14 Frank Surovik 17 John G. Charanza $50.00 $50.00 17 Rosa Gerik 17 Anna Kubin $50.00 17 Andela Svaton $50.00 17 Anna Trcalek $50.00 20 Raymond M. Machu $50.00 24 Frank J. Podany $50.00 24 Lee Bartek $50.00 24 W. T. Schiller $50.00 24 Emilie Marek $50.00 24 Rosa Schiller $50.00 24 Anna Hubenak $50.00 24 Henry Skrabanek $50.00 24 Joe W. Marek $50.00 24 Frances P. Schiller $50.00 28 Frank Ptacek $50-.00 28 Francis Foytik $50.00 28 ',Gins Lukas $00.00 28 Agnes Kopecky $50.00 28 Frank Brandt, Sr. $50.00 28 Louis Meinar $50.00 33 Frank Repka $50.00 33 Frances Repka $50.00 33 Mary L. Mikeska $50.00 33 Frances Schovajsa $50.00 33 Terezie Slovak $50.00

$50.00 38 Joe Kadlecek $50.00 58 Ostoja Muniza $50.00 58 Ed Urbanek $50.00 58 Marie Evonicky $50.00 58 Marie Posta $50.00 65 Frances Sodek $50.00 65 Anna Trampota $50.00 65 Sofie Kratky $50.00 67 Frank Holub $50.00 67 Hermina Holub $50.00 68 WM. Kamas $50.00 72 Frank Mikulec $50.00 77 Emilie Pavlicek $50.00 91 Frances Clawson $50.00 91 Alois Doskocil $50.00 91 Ernest Garbs $50.00 91 Willie Kucera $50.00 91 Justina Ressler $50.00 91 Marie T. Sebesta $50.00 160 Jim Orsak $50.00 167 Emilie Ryfrel $50.00 89 Vera Baca $50.00 88 Sophie Langer $50.00 88 Rosa Kampen $50.00 88 Marie Caletka $50.00 88 Luci Sostak $50.00 88 Andy Barko We, the members of the Salary and Donations Committee, certify that the correct number of names submitted to us and approved by us is sixty-five, which are as listed above.

A. M. Vrla, Chairman Raymond F. Holubec Tim Kostom Edwin Kovar R. F. Bros It was explained that anyone receiving a $50.00 donation would not receive the $15.00 rest home donation, and Br. Otto Harms (66) moved to that effect. Seconded by Sister Lottie Krutilek (30). Passed.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) asked if money from $300,000.00 fund is not used by district, that it not be returned to Supreme Lodge but should remain in the district to be used for the youth.

Sister Lillie Matejka (39) also favored this Br. Ben Zabeik (24) gave figures on youth fund operations.

Sister Lottie Krutilek (30) spoke.

Sister Elsie Brdecka (28) spoke against returning leftover money to Supreme Lodge.

Sister Wanda Elsner (88) moved that youth fund money allocated for camp to each district stay within that district if not used.

Seconded by John Kutni (66).

Br. James Janousek SYD suggested that since district youth fund has been increased, to consider unused camp

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money be used only for district camp for another year, Motion passed.

Br. Geo. Kacir (54) brought up voting for rest home resolution, which was read at this time.

Rest Home Resolution 1. Regardles of the contents of ARTICLE 50 of the By-Laws, the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST may increase the present loan to the S. P. J. S. T. Rest Home at Taylor up to a total loan of $140,000.00, inclusive of the present existing loan, on such terms as may be agreed upon with the Board of Directors of such Rest Home.

2.Also, this convention favors another S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in the Rosenberg - Needville area, and a donation of $100,000.00 is hereby authorized for such purpose.

Furthermore, the said Supreme Lodge is authorized to make a new loan not to exceed $150,000.00 for such purpose on such terms as may be specified by the Supreme Lodge.

The Supreme Lodge shall determine whether a new corporation is a prerequisite to such donation and loan, or whether the present Rest Home Charter will be sufficient, and whether, if a new corporation is formed, a separate board shall be necessary.

The SPJST will not own or operate either of such rest homes.

RESOLUTION COMMITTEE: Jarda Cerny (111) A. L. Hilsher (88) Jos. Holasek (36) • Geo. Kacir (54) moved adoption of rest home resolution.

Br. John Kutni (66) questioned whether rest home directors or Supreme Lodge would investigate setting up corporation.

Br. Ed. Gaida (20) seconded.

It was answered that Supreme Lodge should have some voice in setting up rest home corporation, since they donated the money. Motion passed.

Br. Jos. Holasek, (36), chairman, Resolution Committee, read amendments to resolutions committee reports.

Amendments, Resolution Committee 1. The Convention Arrangements and Program Committee chairman, Bro. Sid Pokladnik, Bro. Ben Jarma, secretary-treasurer, and co-chairman Br. Arnold Vrla, for a full and enjoyable program for all delegates and visitors; 9. The officers and. members of Lodge Jam 130 for a delicious buffet supper, refreshments, and an enjoy-

Wednesday, August 28, 1968 able evening of entertainment presented by the group of drill teams of the Sokol Zizka and members of SPJST Lodge Jar° 130 Beseda dancing group; 19. We congratulate Sister Joan Paviiska, daughter of Brother and Sister William Pavliska of Floresville, Texas for winning the title "Miss SPJST" of the XX Convention, 1968"; 22. Misses Linda Petr, Vickie Peter, and Anne Oates and Sister Hattie Sebetka, organist, for conducting imprese sive memorial service; 23. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John T. Gulczynski for his rendering invocation for the banquet; 24. Members of youth leaders and number of youth members for their pilgrimage to the site of John Kennedy's memorial where a wreath was laid by this group; 25. James V. Krakora, Secretary of the Czechoslovak National Council for extending warm greetings in the name of his council and expressed the wish for a successful and fruitful convention.

Bre. Holasek moved for adoption and Bro. Hanka (88) seconded. Passed.

Br. Holasek (36) then moved adoption of resolution of sympathy in memory of Br. Rudolph Troubil.

Br. Louis Hanus (88) seconded.

Passed.

Resolution of Sympathy WHERAS, one of our members had soddenly departed from the deliberations of the XX SPJST Convention; WHEREAS, the same member had performed his faithful service as a member of the Publication Committee up to the last minute of his life; WHEREAS, the same member had faithfully served as a manager of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home for more than ten years; BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates of the XX Convention adopt this resolution in the memory of our departed BROTHER RUDOLPH TROUBIL, who died in Dallas on June 11th, 1968; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Sister Rudolph Troubil; and be also entered in the minutes of the XX Convention, and published in the official organ, "Vestnik". .

Jos. F. Holasek, Chairman Jarda Cerny Alfred Hasher RECESS 15 minutes.

V RSTNiK Sister Marlene Caraway (88) asked for reconsideration of the youth report.

Br. Ernie Hanka (88) seconded.

It was voted on and did not pass.

ARTICLE 10 Br. Ernie Hanka (88) moved we accept, seconded by Br. Frank Sacky (79). Passed. accepted as in ARTICLE 17 old by-laws.

ARTICLE 19 --- b accepted with the addition, "from the preceding convention".

ARTICLE 28 — "or a full benefit" deleted. Passed.

ARTICLE 29 — a — 1 "or a full benefit" deleted. Passed.

ARTICLE 44 —in — which would give Supreme Lodge power to make refund of premiums to members.

Passed By VOTE. ARTICLE 45 — e —Approved as corrected. (g) Approved.

ARTICLE 48 — b — Approved as recommended.

ARTICLE 50 -- a — add, ''with the exception of SPJST Rest Home or Rest Homes".

The By-Law committee stated that even though the new Article 63 i was deleted, there still was the old 63-i which states that members of the Supreme Lodge are not eligible for any office in the district, and they moved that we leave it in our by-laws, Seconded by Br. Louis Hanus (88).

Passed.

ARTICLE 63 ---- e Br. Anton Motl (47) asked for clarification of 63-e.

ARTICLE 65.

Moved to be effective immediately.

Passed.

ARTICLE 66.

Moved to be effective immediately.

Passed.

ARTICLE 71a Br. Jarda Cerny (111) stated that when an application is taken with a binder, and the applicant is insurable, he is then considered insured.

Br. E. Horelica (88) stated that we need to know one way or another so that we can tell applicant definitely.

Br. Adolf Sabrsula (58) spoke in favor.

Br. Joe B. Hejny stated that the certificate goes into effect when signed by the president and vice-president of the Supreme Lodge, and signed by the President and secretary of the local lodge, but if the organizer collects the applicant's premiums at time of sign-

13 ing, insurance is effective then.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) stated that all insurance companies get a binder on applications, and the SPJST not doing so may cause us to lose prospects.

Br. A. J. Bristik (88) spoke in favor.

ARTICLE 71. Passed.

ARTICLE 29b — "in the district" was added. Passed.

Br. Adolf Sabrsula (58) went back to Article 71 — asked question and was answered by Br. Hejny that if a member dies before policy is delivered, we usually pay.

ARTICLE 82 — Change to $500.00 to remain a social member. Passed.

ARTICLE 100d — The By-law Committee explained this was deleted because there was no purpose for it.

ARTICLE 102 — Omit "and full benefit", and change number of article from Article 6 to Article %.

ARTICLE 106 — add "and any other officers necessary". (b) New addition.

The officers, president and secretary cannot be combined, but each can be combined with others_ Seconded by Br. Louis Hanus (88) Accepted.

ARTICLE 106 (e) Change "should" to "must".

Br. Nick Morris (66) questioned if there was a conflict between Article 29b and and 102.

By-Law committee replied "no".

Sister Lillie Matejka (39) proposed that the new youth program we accepted start on June 1, 1968, and that this would include the camp fund proposal.

Seconded by Sister Lottie KaTutilek (30), Passed by 2/3 vote.

Sister Marlene Caraway (88) asked if the duties of the vice-president would be changed as to the youth program accepted. So agreed.

Sister Bessie Petr (84) asked that whatever local lodge youth leaders get from their own lodges will remain. It was made clear that this remains in addition to the pay from the Supreme Lodge.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) moved that we bring Article 4 back for consideration.

Pr. Louis Hams (88) seconded.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) asked Br. Arnold Vrla (130) a question in regard to removing the provision of Art. 4-d-7: ("Is not an officer or director of an insurance company").

Br. Arnold Vrla (130) moved for reconsideration of article.

Passed.

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by By-Law Committee and they recommend to go back to original recommendation.

Seconded by Br, Ernie -Hanka (88).

Passed.

Dr, Reuben Lesikar (29) moved that iri the editing of the by-laws, that wherever they come to reference where number varies or glaring error exists, they have a right to change number.

Seconded by Br. Jos, Kolitia, Jr. (26).

Br. Roy Hronicky, chairman, By-Law, Committee, moved that the by-laws be approved as recommended and corrected.

Seconded liv Br, Sid Pokladnik (84) Passed i.tilanimously, Recess for dinner.

Chrairma a, Paul Sablatura Vice Chairman, Cyrill (Sidi Pokladnik Leonard D. Mikeska, Cony , sevy.

Tillie Helmcamp, Con y. Secy.

Johnnie Krizan, Con y, Secy.

Afternoon Session, XX Convention, June 14, 1968 Chairman Sablatura convened the meeting at 1 p. m.

Br. Cleo, Nadir (541 proposed readin g of minutes of morning session until nominations for president are made and ballots are being counted.

He moved to that effect, Br. Ernie Hanka (881 seconded.

Passed.

Chairman Sablatura stated that we were ready to go into election of officers.

Vote was taken on not having nominating speeches and not having seconds to nominations. Passed.

Dr. Jarda Cerny (1.1.1) questioned if the By-Law Committee was adequately compensated.

Chairman Sablatura appointed Er. Johnnie Sobetka, to write names of candidates on blackboard. Chin. Sablatura asked for nomination for Supreme Lodge president, Br., F. . 1Iej1, Jr. (47) nominated Br. Nick Morris (66) for president.

Br. Adolf Sabrsula (58) nominated Br. Raymond Urbanovsky for president.

Br. Emil Petr (84) nominated Br. Cyrill Pokladnik for president.

Br. Pokladnik declined nomination in favor of Br. Urbanovsky.

Sister Tillie Helmeamn (88) nominated Br. Louis Ramis (88).

Br, Harms declined nomination in favor of Br. Morris.

13i' Emil Petr (84) moved nomination cease,

Wednesday, Aug p et 28, 1968 Br, Erwin, Holy (4) seconded. Passed.

Sister Tillie Helmcamp read the minutes of the morning session.

Br, .Ernie Hanka (88) moved to accept minutes as corrected.

Seconded by Br. Frank Klinkovsky (47). So accepted.

Br. Ted. IVIarek (155) — read the resolution for By-Law Committee, naming Br. Edw. L. Marek. honorary. president of the SPJST, and he moved to adopt.

Seconded by Br. Paul Sablatura (401.

Passed., We wish to offer the followingResolution: WHEREAS, we have been privileged to have the services of one individual our Supreme Lodge for 36 years; WHEREAS, this individual has served, faithfully in various capacities in our Society; WHEREAS, for the past twenty years he has served faithfully as President; of our Society; BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, that this 20th Convention go on record in naming Brother Edward L. IVIarek Honorary :President of the SPiTST. Submitted by: By-Law Committee Br. Calvin Chervenka, Chairman of Publicity Committee, gave report of convention press committee and moved that we accept it, Seconded by Br. Jerry Milan (154), Passed.

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Report of the 20th SPJST Convention Press Committee, Formerly Publicity Committee: Sister and Brother Delegates: The 20th convention press committee has been composing and mailing the "SPJST Convention Report" foy every day of the convention thus far and it is our intention to continue doing this throughout the convention until the adjournment date. A copy of each such report is attached to and is a part of this report.

Each "SPJST Convention Report" is mailed to 37 daily newspapers, 30 weekly newspapers, 6 Czech language newspapers, 64 radio stations, 8 television stations, and 4 special correspondents, making a total of 149 news media outlets located in the SPJST area of Texas.

The mailing list for this distribution is attached to and is a part of this report.

Our committee wishes to express its thanks to the convention secretarial and printing staff, Sisters Dorothy Tomasek, Irma Klinkovsky, Shirley Ann

Pechal, and Brother Jerry Mikulas, for their excellent cooperation and assistance during the long and late hours of work necessary to accomplish this acIn addition to the "SPJST" Convention Report" mailing, we have reported newsworthy developments to the local news media immediately at the close of each morning and afternoon session and the convention banquet. These reports have been directed to local newspap ers, radio stations, and television stations in the Dallas area. When the reports have been of sufficient statewide news interest, as in the selection of "Miss SPJST of the y 20th Convention", the local representatives of the Associated Press wire photo services have been notified and supplied with pictures for transmission throughout the state, The reception of the news media toward our public relations efforts has been most favorable and generally much better than was expected. This we assume is due at least in part to the pre-convention mailing of appropriate information to acquaint the news media with the meaning, history, purposes, membership, services, and activities of the SPJST. A copy of this preconvention mailing is attached to and is a part of this report, We are most grateful to Supreme Lodge President Brother Edward L. Morel( for this appointment of a preconvention public relatiOns director and to the convention ellearelan, Broth er Paul Sablatura, for hiS appointment of the special convention committee.

The committee also acknowledges the full cooperation and support of all the Supreme Lodge officers and all the convention officers and delegates in the performance of its task.

It has been gratifying to the members of this committee to learn of the publication of SPJST COnvention news in many of both the small and the leading newspapers of Texas and to hear of its use on radio and television.

In order that we may 'save a scrapbook to show properly the extent of our publicity, we earnestly request that you send us any such news clipping from your hometown newspapers when you return home, Please send the entire sheet of the newspaper in which the article appeared, if possible. Also give its the call letters of any radio stations and television stations which may have carried any news of our convention.

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Although the work of our committee has been somewhat arduous in nature, we have been encouraged, gratified, impressed, and adequately rewarded by the reception and endorsement that you, our brother and sister delegates, have given our work.

The exact value of this work of our committee in terms of increased acquaintance with and good will toward the SPJST, will never be known. Likewise, the return on the investment can never be calculated. However, it is hoped that our organizers will 'capitalize on any advantageous effects of this publicity. Likewise, we hope that our delegates, upon their return home, will take the opportunity created by this publicity to answer the many questions and tell their friends and acquaintances even more about our fraternal order and our convention.

Believing that any really effective public relations program must be of a long-range nature and must be well planned and conducted as a continuing program, we sincerely recommend that cur Supreme Lodge president and vicepresident, by the power vested in them by our constitution and by-laws, plan and conduct a suitable active public relations program for the four years between conventions and accelerate that program immediately before and during each convention.

In addition, we recommend that the individual members, local lodge of ficers, district officers, and Supreme Lod g e officers avail themselves of every opportunity (1) to participate in community activities and services in behalf of the lodge, the district and the order, (2) to explain the meaning, history, purposes, membership, services, and activities- of the SPJST, and • (3) to otherwise cooperate in the promotion of any favorable publicity or • other public relations activity which will benefit this orgaization and will solicit the good will of others.

In closing we recommend the use of the general and more all-inclusive words "public relations", rather than "publicity" to best describe these recommended activities.

Respectfully submitted to the 20th SPJST Convention by the Press Cominittee of that 'convention. Calvin C. Chervenka, (69) Chairman, & Ben A. Jarma, (84) • Chairman Sablatura dismissed committee on the rest home.

Chairman Sablatura complimented all committees on the fine work done.

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Br. Melvin Skrabanek (17) conveyed greetings from Br. Reuben Petrusek, president of the Mutual Aid Society of the Unity of Brethren; also conveyed greetings from Br. 0. H. Juren, their secretary.

Br. L. T. Slavik (72) asked for Br. Marek to speak.

Br. Edw. L. Marek, president, thanked the delegates and was given a standing ovation.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) questioned the report from the Organizational Committee, and was informed that it had appeared in the Vestnik.

Telegram was read by Chairman Sablatura, from Vice-President of United States, Mr. Hubert H. Humphrey, Washington, D. C. Vice-Chairman Pokla.dnik introduced Br. Frank Vodrazka, the president of CSA. Message was read from the Baker Hotel management, congratulating SPJST on the way they conducted themselves.

Br. Jarda Cerny (111) moved that we incorporate into the minutes the statement of principles that it shall be the duty of the State Organizer to conscientiously promote the progressive and satisfactory development of an organizational program in the best interest of the membership as a whole.

Br. Tommy Caraway (88) seconded.

Br. Ben Jarma (84) stated that he opposed adding it t:-_ the committee report.

Motion defeated.

Br. Lad Cmajclalka (1) stated that he enjoyed the first convention he was able to make.

Results of the votes were brought in on the presidency by Bro. E. J. Kadlecek, chairman of election Tellers Committee.

Nick Morris — 10,960 Raymond Urbanovsky — 10,128 Total of 21,008 votes.

Nick Morris was elected president.

Br. Eric Moucka (135) nominated Br. Joe B. Hejny for vice-president of the Supreme Lodge.

Br. John Kutni (66) nominated Br. Belvin H. Skrabanek for vice-president.

Br. Melvin H. Skrabanek yielded to Br. Joe B. Hejny, Br. Ernie Hanka (88) moved we cease nomination, seconded by Br. Erwin Holy (4) So accepted.

Br. Joe B. Hejny was elected vicepresident of the Supreme Lodge by ac-; clamation.

Br. Ernie Hanka (38) nominated Br.

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Raymond Urbanovsky for secretary of Supreme Lodge.

Br, Emil Horelica (88) moved that the nominations cease. Seconded by Br, Raymond Zapletal (25).

Br. Raymond Urbanovsky was elected secretary of the Supreme Lodge by acclamation.

Br. Chas. Holasek (56) nominated Br. Leonard Mikeska (24) for treasurer cf. the Supreme Lodge Br. Jos. Koliha, Jr. (26) moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Br. Ernie Hanka (88). Passed.

Br. Leonard Mikeska (24) was elected treasurer of the Supreme Lodge by acclamation.

Br. Louis Harms (88) nominated Br. Ben Zabcik (24) for financial-secretary of the Supreme Lodge.

Br. Ben Jarma (84) moved that nominations cease. Seconded by Br. Jerry Milan (154). Passed, Br, Ben Zabcik was elected financialsecretary of the Supreme Lodge by acclamation.

Br. Alvin Sefcik (146) nominated Br. Ernie Hanka (88) for attorney.

Br. Fr. Steiner (84) nominated Br. Aug. Kacir for attorney.

Sister Lillian Finn (88) moved nominations cease.

Seconded by Sister Helen Hegwood (88). Passed.

Vote taken.

President-Elect Nick A. Morris was presented by Chairman Sablatura.

Br. President-Elect presented his wife, Dorothy ,and their children.

He stated that he was "overwhelmed, and it will be hard to fill the shoes of President Marek, but with God's help and yours, I will do my best", Br. Morris was given a standing ovation.

Chairman Sablatura presented VicePresident Hejny, who stated, "that he was deeply •grateful and felt honored . to be elected by acclamation."

Chairman Sablatura presented Secretary Urbanovsky who congratulated Br. Nick Morris and pledged his support to Br. Morris He stated that, he intends "to stay impartial . in carrying out my duties to the best of my abilities."

Chairman Sablatura presented newly-elected Treasurer Leonard Mikeska.

Br. Mikeska thanked all and presented Mrs.. Mikeska. He stated that "we all have a big job and T will do my best to carry out the duties of treasurer."

16 Chairman Sablatura presented Finan cial Secretary Ben Zabcilc, who was happy and grateful for our support. He stated that he will do his best for us go forward.

Chairman Sablatura presented Br. Jarda Cerny (111).

Br, Cerny presented Br. Emil Hovelica (88), who spoke on his work as an organizer.

Br, Jarda .Cerny (111) presented Sister Lillian Kruse (ill) as having the distinct honor of being the first organizer to sell over a million dollars worth • or insurance a year.

Sister Lillian Kruse stated it has been a pleasure to work for the SPJST and that she was proud of her Czech heritage. She thanked her husband, Lowman, Jarda Cerny, and Br. Joe B. Ilejny for their help.

Br. Calvin Chervenka (69) read and so moved we accept, a resolution which gave credit to our forefathers and indicated increased cultural aspects of the Society, A RESOLUTION WHERAS, our forefathers of Czechoslovak descent first started coming to Texas in the early 1850's; WHEREAS; these our forebearerS, endure much hardship as pioneers in a strange and sometime hostile land; WHEREAS, these pioneers with such great vision organized the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, (SPJST), and other fraternal and mutual protective societies, which have withstood the test of time and still function and flourish today; WHEREAS, these organizations have all included in their charters and/or by-laws, in addition to the primary benevolent, humanitarian, and charitable purposes for which the y were founded, noble purposes to encourage education- and the stud y of the Czech Lan gua ge, and to retain and promote the Czech cultural heritage; WHEREAS, these organizations have worked for the achievement of these purposes, consistent with the limits imnosed by the struggle of their members for economic and social survival and advancement; WHEREAS, the general level of affluency of our Society and our membershin has reached such a degree that we may now devote more of our time and our resources to the cultural and aesthetic aspects of our Czech heritage which our founding forefathers brought with them; WHEREAS, there Is a national In-

TNfK crease in the interest in cultural and aesthetic preoccupations; WHEREAS, this increased national interest is evidenced in Texas by the establishment of museums ;increased activities of state and county historical Societies, and the establishment of a permanent Institute of Texan Cultures at the HetnisFair in San Antonio, Texas: THEREFORE, WE, the delegates or the SPJST gathered in the 20th convention at the Baker Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on this the 14th day of June, 1968, do hereby reaffirm our interest in furthering the noble purposes of our forefathers and as a memorial to. by the following actions which were taken at this convention, call upon our members to support them to the utmost: (a) The provision for a new home office building which will include facilities for a museum, library, and archives. (b) The provision for new and added rest home facilities for those of our elderly forebearers who still live. (c) The increased support of our .awn program of youth activities and our youth who will follow us in the future.. (d)The donation to the causes of higher education in general and Czech lan gua g:e instruction in particular and, FURTHERMORE, WE, resolve and request; that the members of the SPJST every where support these and other similar causes which our Supreme Lod g e, our districts, and our local lodges ma y undertake.

PROPOSED BY: Calvin Chervenka.

Chairman Paul Sablatura Vice-Chairman C yri/1 (Sid) Pokladnik Leonard D. Mikeska, Con y . Secy.

Tillie Helmcamp, Cony. Secy.

Johnnie Krizam Con y. Secy.

(To be continued) • • Next week's installment hill be the final installment of the Convention Proceedings. ® Ed.

V0111111FCTInN FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS

DISTRICT ITT COMPTIPTIN SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES Don r Members: With maximum. camp attendance of 2:11 and participatiOn In all but one

Wednescl y, Au;gunt-, , craft category at State Youth Achievement Day, our district has had a busy youth year. IL is a fine reflection on the enthusiasm of the youth, their parents and lodge leaders, Camp activity is becoming the type of camp concept planned from the beginning. Leaders are now aware what ou'eetion and what rules will be necessary to have successful camping. Although many, problems exist because we have not always been able to utilize a previous year's experience, being in different places and ander different programs, I do feel that this . year's camp is the best offered thus far. Our gratitude Roes to out' State Youth Director, James Janousek, in working out a schedule which necessarily had to be cumbersome due to our large attendance, the activity leaders who were well pre pared and filled a well-rounded pro gram into a combination with a staff in charge of swimming, horseback riding, archery and riflery. Our nurse, Mrs. Wanda Petr, looked after innumerable blisters and small bruises and ants with good:humor. Next to a bit of salve and banda ge; this is the hest medicine a nal:lent can g et. To the man y chanerones who herded and con-Mod ch i ldren even in their sloan, our gratitude. Parents, the y survived every thin g your an gles could thik of.

The y ma y however. never be the same.

So th ere was fan, and bein g allAmori e nn there wore comni n in ts , It was lint; there was no air-conditioning.

You know, there a re S uc h thlIWS linrsec marines. archer y inetrnr,t,nrS e ''n inct don't; imew short. it! Then chores and /111M' there 1 nu , wel i, s a nd all the tnieferhin pq of -11 r,,,,7 tt , •, can nn to school all -1111/7 s; n 1 nrh , f I nn for, Tint nl"rn n"e " e, n pp will h p bn olr next 1.,P9T n*clo /171,(1 will he rel qqine. ere inql; -n rnd net the relioper tim e Seelp hodv will ieet •bei,e to Om, at home and watch rrn xvo ere olniest 9- crowd. p/r/Arth v.-n/11,16,1,s. von r' ir•nlin and shall we see W"n you e galn ;next Year?

T1i="t r ir't TTT had if q chore of winner/ and near-winner of St a te VAT). To phi who merle the trim our con gratulaf•,q fir 1,p ir-r there to repre sent rs. ;uqf hannenerl t,n he the icing: on an extra, g ood cake! To 'Lod ge 88, thank vast for our distr i ct. You were such good boas and that cooking was just out of this world. We would

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aaednesday, August 2S, 1969 like to come back soon, Fraternally, Wilma Nesuda District III Y.D. —61"J 8'

FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, State YAD is over now and we at Lodge 88 in Houston want to thank everyone who came for this big event.

We know some came from great distances and we hope they enjoyed being with us as much as we enjoyed having them.

It was so nice hearing such nice comments about our newly decorated Youth Room. Our teens and juniors were really thrilled to have so many visitors come by and not only just look in but take advantage of our room. You might say that State YAD was the official opening of this room and what it was planned for — some place for our young people to go if they didn't care to attend the adult dances. To you who visited the Youth Room, we say thanks for coming by and do come back again.

It is a shame that every contestant at State YAD could not have been a first place winner. They were all outstanding and as Bro. Janousek said several times, "even though they were not accuall y a first place winner at state, all those who participated in the state contest were winners in their own way."

I would like to say that Bro. Janousek and his assistants did a marvelous ;lob carrying put the activities of the day and I know you who were there will ,agree with me that everything r a n_ V0fl 7 smoothly and efficiently.

Thank you, Bro. Janousek.

We had some outstanding judges for the different contests and all of them deserve a great big thank-y0u for giving their time and talents to perform the task of j udging. I would have found this a difficult thing to do.

This was just the second State YAD I had ever attended and last year I was amazed at the talent we had in the SMT. But you know. this mast henrnve with time. I didn't think it would have-been possible to have better talent than 1967. but this year's tolent was just unhelieVable. WhY. who knows what next year will bring?

I have talked about everyone hot the ones I am really the proudest of and they are, of course, "my own" boys and girls. To me they were all winners, even though they did not win a first place. I know they did their best and that is all I personally expected of the m. Lod g e 08 did manage to "(TIC out one award and Umt was Teen.

Club of The Year. For this I would like to thank each teenager at 81; who helped us get this award. We had some real hard workers ;Ind a good year.

I hope we can inake lids year even better.

NOTE: We will not have our regular meetings the first Sunday in September clue to Labor Day. Our September me e t ing will be the second Sunday, September 8, at 3 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Marlene Caraway Youth Leader LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Readers: It has been a long time since I have written to the Vestnik. This has been clue mostly to a very busy summer.

Our expansion of the hall has kept cis rather busy. The youth club has also been rather active. 'Resides all of that, we've been trying to farm on the side.

School will start in two more weeks and I am sure things will slow clown some.

Our trip to Six Flags did not materialize. This was due to the fact that not enough members signed up to go, probably because many of them were planning on going to State YAD in Houston the same week. However, we are planning a skating party on Monday, August 29 All the youth have been notified and I hope everyone comes out. The skatin g party will be at -Rockdale.

I am dictating this letter while in bed reeovering from injuries received freje a fall f rom a moving -pickup. But as all things, time will heel and I hope to be tin and at 'em before too long.

Right now T thank Cod m y injuries were not worse, At our last meeting, lit2rs. Dan (JerJun o ) Polese l7 was ap poin t ed by me and annroyed by the mentherThin to he m y assistant youth leader. I know Mrs. Balusek and I will work well together. In addition to her, I have so many "silent" assistants who do not

want recognition, but are always there to lend a helping hand, I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Novosad, Mrs. Laverne Vanicek, Mrs. Georgia Pavlica, Mrs, Jerlene Balusek, and Mr. Frankie Klinkovsky for chaperoning the yeah club at camp. Also, thanks . 1 o' Wayne Sula for the use of his station wagon for extra bed rolls and luggage. I would also like to thank everyone who helped in any way with the "Hillbilly Wedding" at our annual picnic, As for camp, I think there has been enough printed about it in the Vestnik already. My only comment, is that even though the boys and girls claimed they were tired, I think everyone benefited from the many different activities. As for behavior, I have worked as youth leader for a year and a half and have yet to see a youth being. disrespectful to me in any way, Our next meeting.will be Thursday, August 29. We will start at 7 p.m: with a giblet supper for everyone in the lodge. This will be followed by a meeting at 8:30 p.m. I urge everyone to be present, as we will have several important thing's on the agenda.

Fraternally, Mrs. Adeline Kohutek LODGE NO. 87,, TEMPLE Dear Readers, would like to express my gratitude which I feel for the cooperation from everyone who helped make our State YAD such a success. Hats off , to Bro. Janousek for having everything, well or ganized; and to all the children who took part; als0 to the wonderful yoUth leaders across the state.

Congratulations to 'Mr:.. Fmil y Mikeska, who was chosen District Youth Director,' and alsO to Mrs. ' Martha Sembera, youth Leader of the Year, and to the Youth Club or lodge 88. know Sister Marlene Caraway is proud of this.

Our club was real happy that Karen Math was chosen state queen. I know how hard Karen worked to win this honor and we are real proud of her.

Our best wishes to Carla Fngbroek, our duchess, and to Robert I esiiikar the new king•, and Rodney Matoska, the duke.

Con gratulations to Debbie Sodek. and Sally Sembera for winning state.

I know you both worked hard to win this honor.

18 We are proud of our club winners, Bernice Valchar, Brice Bartek, Lynda Green, and Patricia Shenkir.

I thank the children over the state for the nice letters I received from them, stating how much they enjoyed the nature study which I taught at the various camps. As soon as I find the time I will answer each letter.

Thanks, Lodge 88, for being such gracious hosts at the state meet.

Fraternally, Frances Bartek Youth Leader —SPJSTLODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

Dear Readers, The thrilling and exciting news at Beyersville lodge this week is that Robert Leshikar, our member, was chosen State SPJST King for 1968. We are indeed proud of Robert for having achieved that high honor.

Congratulations to Karen Matl for having been chosen State Queen. Congratulations to all other winners at State YAD. Lodge 88 in Houston is an ideal place for such things as state YAD. The members also were ideal hosts. May we say, we had a fabulous time at that fabulous Lodge 88. Brother James Janousek is to be congratulated on a job well clone. The proceedings went smoothly and swiftly; which shows that there was much time and effort spent beforehand.

Lately my assistant youth leader, Mrs. Alfred Gensler, has been conspicious by her absence from activities. We especially urged her to go to Camp Val Verde to participate in things, such as horseback riding, to shorten the "waiting period." She declined.

Thursday, August 22, the "waiting period" ended as "the little bundle" arrived at Johns Hospital in Taylor. Congratulations to Ann and Alfred Gensler on the birth of a son.

Members, I urge everyone to attend our next meeting on Sept. 1st, at the lodge hall.

Fraternally, Leona Stalmach Youth Leader --SPJST--LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Readers: I would like to thank the members of Lodge 88, Bro. James Janousek, and the District Youth Directors for the fine job alr of them did to put on such a successful State YAD. About 8 youth from our local club competed in the

V:;STNIK competition, and two came out as state winners. They were Richard Urbis, winner of the 13-15 year solo talent, and Rose Ann Mrazek who won the 10-12 year handicraft contest.Everyone who went had a very enjoyable time.

The facilities in Houston are excellent, but it took many hours of careful planning and hard work to put on such a fine program of activities and refreshments. This was my first trip to Houston, and my anticipation was well rewarded.

Also competing in the state contest were Kevin and Karla Germer, Bonnie Tally, Candy Edwards, Sandy Smith, and Connie Hrncir. Others attending from, Robstown were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Germer, Mrs. Joe Urbis and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Edwards, Mrs. Vlasta Mrazek, Cindy Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hrncir, David and Brent, Fraternally, Mrs. Thelma Hrncir Youth Leader —SPJST--LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, By now, I imagine everyone has had a nice vacation and fun-filled summer. My family has. We even ,made a trip to San, Antonio to visit HemisFair. While there, we came upon the Frank Sembera family, and before we even greeted them they were telling us about the Czech exhibit in the Texas Pavilion, We promptly visited it and read every bit ,of information we could lay our eyes on. Even to the manequins and boy and girl dolls dressed in original Czech costumes and the description of each. There was a film running with Beseda dancers entertaining. We had a marvelous time and found many educational as well as fun-filled experiences.

On July 23 we had a swimming party for the juniors at our very own lodge pool, and needless to say, everyone had a "splashing" good time. We brought a sack lunch and picnicked on the lovely cement tables provided on the grounds. After lunch we played a few games and many of the children went back into the pool when it re-opened at 1:30.

On July 28, the District V YAD was held at Lodge 88. We are proud of our teen club and their leader, Marlene Caraway, for winning "Leader of the Year." Also proud to mention Jimmy Caraway and Jode Elsner were our Dis-

Wednesday, August 28, 1968 trict winners in their clubs. Keep up the good work, everyone, and we'll all be the happier for it in the end.

We had a successful meeting Aug. 4.

Kenneth Bros is doing a fine job as our junior president, as well as all the officers. Jode Elsner gives an accurate report as secretary, and the others on the committees give their reports when called on to (o so by the president. The birthday greetings are being sent faithfully by Kendra Enoch to each member as their birthday comes up. Liz Hoch is doing great in her task as door prize chairman. The last winner was Robert Jaksch.

The teen club received two of our members in August. We were sorry to give them up, but time marches on, I know Carol Jaksch and Glenn Osterhaus will be an asset to any group they are members of. They are both willing and cooperative members.

Lodge 88 hosted the State YAD Aug. 18th. Congratulations to all the winners. It was so good seeing the fine, talent our SPJST youth has. The entertainment was superb from everyone, winners or not. The turkey dinner was delicious and all the guests seemed to have an enjoyable day. Come again, all of you.

Thursday (Saturday? —Ed.), Aug. 24th, the juniors will meet at Lodge 88 to go on a tour of Hermann Park Zoo, We will take the train ride through the park, and walk through the zoo.

The members who attended the August meeting are eligible for this outing.

Everyone is asked to bring a sack lunch and money for a drink. I'm hopin g to see all of you for this field trip.

Many of Lodge 88's juniors attended Camp Val Verde near Waco the weekend of August 9, 10, and 11. They all had a wonderful time and learned a lot, but most important, they were good participants in the camp activities and most of them returned home with an "Excellent Camper" award. Jeff Elsner and Joan Zalmanek were honored as being the youngest and oldest campers there and were privileged to light the camp bonfire on Saturday night. I am pleased with the cooperation of all of you youngsters and feel sure you came back much enriched from the trip.

On Saturday, Sept. 14th, the junior Beseda dancers will perform their dance in Sharpstown Mall on The Day of All Nations. More about this in my next report.

Wednfrdav, August 28, 1.968 On Sunday, Oct. 27th, Lodge 88 plans a Czech Day. This will be a big occasion. We will commemorate some of our older members who have given service to SPJST over the years. The youth will participate on this day and will wear their Czech costumes.

More information on this big event as preparations are busily being made.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Regina Osterhaus :Junior Youth Leader YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR STATE MEETING OF DYDs

There will be a meeting of all DYDs at the headquarters building; in Temple, Saturday, :Sept. 28th. Coffee at 9 a.m.: meeting at 9:30.

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Readers, The East Bernard SPJST Youth Club held its last meeting on August 4. The minutes were read by the secretary and then the roll was called.

In discussing new business, we decided to have a bake sale on August 24, starting at 11 o'clock, until everything is sold. If any 01' the ladies of the lodge wish to donate any sort of pastry, be sure and bring it to the bake sale on August; 24.

Fraternally, Alice Valigura (14) LODGE'. NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

The Beyersville Youth Club met in regular session Friday night, Aug. 9, at the lodge hall, with president Diana Matoska presiding. A discussion was held about socials for the month. It was decided that since there were so many activities schlechiled, such as going to camp Tahuaya, and the state YAD, we will not have any parties in August.

Most of the evening was spent in working out the details of the gainer for the Penny Carnival at Camp Tahuaya. Each youth club was in charge of two games. Ours were "Ring the Bell," and "Penny Toss."

Everyone come to our next meeting on September 1st.

Fraternally, Bruce Stalmach nepbrter

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LODQE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Attention, juniors and teens! With the cancellation of our trip to Flags, we have planned a skating party from 8 to 10 p.m., Monday night, August. 26. We will meet at Ferguson P ark at 6:45 and go 1.o the 't;'oi_ilittale Skating Rink.

Refreshments will be served. Bring your friends. See you there!

Fraternally, Betty Olejnik ----- se,m1--I.ODCE 29, TAYLOR Dear Readers, I haven't been writing in Me Vestuik much because we've been busy getting our maize out.

1 hope everyone enjoyed camp. It might not have been the best camp we have gone to, but 1 think we learned a little bit more at Camp Val Verde.

This year at Camp Tahuaya was different, than last year, but 1 think everyone had a nice time doing different activities. The food that everyone brought was very good.

I didn't go to our last Meeting be cause I was staying with my sister in San Antonio, but I hope to see you at our next meeting on August 25 at 2:30, Fraternally, Antoinette Pokorny Vice President.

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, On August 5, District III went to Camp Val Verde. There we went swimming, horesback riding, hiking, camping, did crafts, played ball, and worked with rifles. I enjoyed it very much and I'm sure everyone else did.

Lodge 66 held its monthly meeting on August 11. After the mother lodge meeting, Johnny Krizan from Lodge 6, Cottonwood, spoke to us. He spoke to us about juvenile delinquency. I want, to thank Johnny for speaking to us and helping us celebrate our 10th Anniversary.

The youth club went to the Karem Shrine Circus on Friday, August 16.

I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves.

On August 18 the State YAD took place at Lodge No. 88, Houston. There were some beautiful crafts shown and wonderful talent performed. I wmJld like to congratulate all winners and participants as well. They all did a wonderful job. I would like to thank

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Lodge 88 for hosting this big event.

On August 25 we went to Six Flags.

Only members who were active Or members who have attended six meetings this year had their way paid, Fraternally, Donna Gerliclz (14) f,01)(W. NO 86, WACO

Tea • Readers, Our youth club attended the ;'brine Circus in Waco on August 16th.

We also will enjoy a trip In Six Flags in August.

I attended mid partieipaled in the Slate Youth Achievement. Day. .1" enjoyed the program very much.

Fraternally, Patricia Stanislav (9) -LODCE NO. 107, VtORESVITAT.F. Dear Readers, Our August meeting was held at the SPJST Hall, August 12, at 4 p.m. The president, Billy Pavliska, appointed the following committees that had not been filled: Sunshine — Cindy Johns, New Ideas ---- Pat Pavliska Tele p hone — Ella Kay Kalenda, anti Jane Hailiburton Photography Billy Pavliska Historians --- Jill Pavliska and Susan.

Pavliska Miscellaneous — Beverly Johns and Ricky Baumann.

Ray Lamberth was elected the new St'T!;?earlt-at-L-1 rms.

We had four visitors present. TI:ry were Elizabeth Biela, Cathy Prater, Jeff Pavliska, and Eddie Baumann.

There were 12 members present and we got a new member, Edwina Johns.

There were eight adults present, Our next meeting' will be Sept. 9. at 4 p.m. Ricky Baumann and Jill Pavliska will furnish the refreshments, The president named the officers in charge of the menu and plans. The recreation chairman worked out a program for the games. T hope all the members show un because it's bound to be a night; of hum nod excitement!

Susan Pavliska Fraternally, NO, 25, ENNIS Dent' Readers, We have had a very active and exciting rnonth.

Our carol) on August 5•8 was the best we've had. It was so much fun, especially the horseback riding which

20 many had never done before --- and swimming. We also made some useful articles in the craft sessions. Since we were put with youth of different lodges we were able to make many new friends. Everyone worked hard-for us so, we could have a nice time.

We enjoyed State YAD at Lodge 88 Houston on August 18. Competition was close, as many performed and displayed their work. We had a refreshing swim afterward.

Fraternally, Michael Prachyl (121 LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, We held cur last meeting on Aug. 11th at 2:30, We discussed many things. We are' planning on a dance some time in September. It will be a Sunday matinee, held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be sponsored by the youth club.

We have five new members: Margaret Thun, Shirley Than, David Pavlovsky, Jimmy Pavlovsky, and Carl Pavlovsky. We are happy they have joined us. We hope more will join.

We made several rules which have been brought to our attention by our sergeant-at-arms, Jimmy Pechacek.

Our youth leader, RoSemarie Banik, treated us by giving us each a free soda pop after our meeting. The pop was delicious. Our next meeting will be held September 8.

Fraternally Denise Banik (10) Reporter LODGE NO. 6, C,OTTONWOOD Dear Friends, Our August 4th meeting was called to order and the minutes were read.

For old business, we talked about our picnic. Our youth leader told us what we made on the cake walk. We drew for our door prize. Our meeting was then adjourned.

Hone to see many of yell at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Douglas Unl !nor (8) O. Dear State YAD was held August 18, The hosts were Lodge, 83, Houston. The contests 'were held iaa the beautiful Chandelier Ballroom.

The two winners from Robstown were Richard Urbis, who played on the

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piano, and Rose Ann Mrazek, who won in the crafts division.

The food consisted of turkey and dressing, peas and carrots, giblet gravy, bread., cranberry sauce, coffee, tea, or lemonade, and cake. niose who attended from Robstown were Karla Kevin, and Mrs. termer, Sandra Smith, Bonnie Talley, Cindy Hutchinson, Connie, David, Brent, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hrileir, Candy, Randy, Mr. and Mrs. .Aubrey Edwards, Rose Anne 1\ilrazek, David, Joan. Richard, and Mrs. Urbis.

1 would like to congratulate all the other winners from the other districts and the rest of District 7.

Fraternally, Rose Ann Mrazek Reporter SPJST LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, I'd like to thank -Bro. Klinkovsky for getting the chartered bus for the trip to Houston. Everyone had a grand time. The entire program at Lodge 88, Houston State YAD, was well organized. Brother JanouSek did a tremendous job. All members of Lodge 88 were great hosts to everyone visiting there.

I will always remember this day. want to thank Pat Shenkir for doing her part in our tumbling act, making it possible for us to win. I'd -like to congratulate all the first place winners.

All the youth of our lodge would like to thank Mrs. Bartek, our youth leader of Lodge 87, for her patience, kindness, and guidance throughout the year of all our activities We would like to express our R,, elings to Sister Adeline :.ohr of. Lodge 47 for a speedy recovery.

On our way home, the bus had quite a f,Ew winners on it, five to be exact.

I. A,Te all .sang songs, a few slept.

A711-1 en we drove into Temple the ycn im2f er boys sam ,. three cheers for the br3 driver.

This concludes the 1963 YAD and I hone we will have a still bigger 1969 'A1, next year, Lyn

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., .)11T WORTH ,rs, Dear At the last 'meeting two new m emhers joined. Their names are David Kaska and Margaret Irving.

Since nun youth leader, Sister Mary

Paprskar, has been such a tremendous help to us, we presented her with a token of our gratitude.

We had a discussion on camp. Many of our members liked the horseback riding the best. They enjoyed camp.

I want to thank Mr. Bunker for building the youth room, and donating the beautiful light.

Remember that our next meeting is Sept. 8, second Sunday, at 2 p.m. Hope I'll see you there.

Fraternally yours, Carol Spindor (12) Reporter ---SPJST----"

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our youth club wc`n..t, to Six Flags Sunday, Aug. 18th. We all had an enjoyable time. Most of us are ready to go again.

Our Lodge 135 is having their meeting Sept. 8th, with a social, and then in the afternoon we arc having a cake walk. Our youth leader is planning a program for this occasion.

Fraternally, Benny Valek (9) —SPJST

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, Our State YAD was held in Houston on August 18.

Registration for all State YAD contestantsbegan at 10:30. Individual and group talent was held next. After the royalty contest the craft, talent, and point contest winners were awarded.

The royalty winners were crowned.

Our new state king is Robert Lesikar from Lodge 48 and state queen is Karen Mall from Lodge 87. Congratulations!

There was a dance after the royalty contest with the Clarence Baca Orchestra playing.

Fm te many, Marlene Barak (14) ------SPJST---LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, On August 18, I attended State YAD in Houston and won first place in handicrafts. I would like to thank the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST for giving me this honor in district and now again in state. After the meeting in Houston, we enjoyed swimming in the pool at Lod ge 88. Thanks again.

Fraternally, Gary March (9)

Wednesday, August 28, 1968 LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Vestnik Readers, The start of school is coming and our camping days, District Youth Achievement Days, and the State Youth Achievement Day are over with, but many more things are coming up.

The annual picnic, sponsored by the mother lodge on August 11th, is passed.

For dinner we had stew, potatoes, beans, peaches, bread, cakes, kolaches and tea. After the dinner we had Mr. Joe B. Hcjny speak. The president of the lodge said since we had the dinner we wouldn't have a meeting.

The youth club of Lodge 4, Halletts-vine, had a food walk and other things.

The door prizes were given to Glenda Henneke, and Mrs. Ehler (adult). The mother lodge supplied the drinks for the children and adults. Hope you can come to our next meeting in September Fraternally, Marcie Holy (12) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 117. ROBSTOWN Dear Readers.

HemisFair '68 was so much fun! I went with our youth club on a chartered bus. The bus was air-conditioned, had a restroom, and the seats could be lowered.

The first exhibit I saw was by GE. It was real good. I also saw a water show. I liked the clown in that show the best. The Texas Pavillion was very, very good and so was the United States' and Women's pavilions. The Laterna Magika was great. It was half movie and half live acting on a stage right in front of you. The flying Indians were fascinating. How can they hang upside down so long?

The IlemisFair was all interesting, but if you go, be sure to see the Texas Pavilion.

Fraternally, Connie Hrricir (12) LOD (i; V NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Readers.

I enjoyed Camp Val Verde very much. It was my first time to go h •oseback riding. I was scared .stiff, but I couldn't wait for the next day to ride again. We had the finest food anyone could ask for. Our chaperone, Mrs. Neva Kratky, was a real sport.

It was great meeting people from other lodges and making new friends. They taught us how to shoot a. bow and arrow. I did pretty good for my first

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VtSTNIK time. We had a cookout one night we were there and a bonfire afterwards, which was great fun. We are planning a watermelon party at our next meeting. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Millie Jo Waters (11) Secretary -SPJST

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members, We had our regular monthly meeting on Aug. 11th. The mother lodge had their meeting first. They recognized all the youth who had won first place at district YAD. The youth meeting followed. We sang "Happy Birthday" to our youth leader, Mrs. Vavra. There was no old business.

We decided to have a swimming party on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1st, at the Caldwell Swimming Pool. After we finish swimming We are going to have a youth supper at the hall. I hope everyone can be there.

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Dear Readers, Sunday, August 18, was the day that the State YAD was held at Lodge 88, Houston. It was very enjoyable and very successful. I want to congratulate all the state winners. District II king and queen both won state. I also want to congratulate them.

On August 26, our youth club went on a skating party. It was a lot of fun.

At our lodge, we are adding on a new youth room and everyone is anxious for it to be finished.

Our youth leader had an accident the Thursday before the State YAD, but we hope that she will soon be well and ready to go with our youth club.

Once again, I would like to say that I hope that all who went to Houston had a wonderful time as I did.

Fraternally, Paula Jeter (15) LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, On August 9, 10, 11, our youth club of Lodge 112 attended camp at Camp Val Verde.

During our three days at camp we enjoyed such activities as swimming, crafts, games, archery, nature study, riflery, and horseback riding.

We also had a cookout by the river which everyone enjoyed. The teenagers made a camp fire which we sat around

and presented some skits.

I want to congratulate Henry Hermis of our lodge who was a state winner at the State YAD. Don't forget our ne. ‘ i meeting on Sept. 6.

Fraternally, Janet Minis (12) Reporter LODGE NO. €6, WACO Dear Readers, We held our monthly meeting on August 11. We had a real nice turnout.

We talked about our camping trip and what a nice time we all had. I for one hated to see it come to an end. My brother David and I had a real nice time and we're hoping we can do it again in the near futUre. I want to thank James Janousek and Sis. Wilma Nesuda for making it possible; also, so our wonderful youth leader, Libby Parma and Darlene Engelke for giving us their time. Thank you.

We planned on going to the circus Aug. 19 and to Six Flags on Aug. 25.

We're all looking forward to these two days. Thanks to our mother lodge which is making this trip possible.

I think it is a real pleasure to be a member for 7 years and have enjoyed it very much. I'm running for duchess of Lodge 66 and I want to wish all the girls who are running for queen and duchess good luck and My best wishes.

Julie Slovak iii.,

EXPRIISION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Committee of Lodge Hvezda Svobody No. 87, SPJST, Temple, Texas, on behalf of our members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife and other members of his family and friends of our departed brother, FRED CHILDRESS, who passed away at his home in Temple on July 20, 1968, 2 the age of 62 years.

Funeral services were held on July 22, 1968 at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. W. V. Bane officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.

Brother. Childress was horn in Wills

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Point, Texas and was reared in Cameron. Be had lived in Temple since 1931. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and had been a member of SPJST Lodge 87 since June, 1953. He was also a member of the Temple Elks Lodge.

Surviving are his wife; a brother, Dr. Delbert childress of Giddings; and several ttleces and nephews. Two brothers had died previously.

May our deceased brother rest in eteroal peace.

Mrs. John Coo fal, Jr. Mrs. John J. Kurtin Stanley Kacir

Rutherford, Alvin Navara, Daniel Hanus, Johnny Hynek, Ronnie Navara, and Eugene Dulock.

We at Lodge 35 Elk join this family in their time of grief, and will remember him with honor and respect.

May be rest, in peace.

Lydia Vicha Martha Mladenka - - esolu Lion Committee

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who passed away Aug. 12, 1968 at the age of 85.

He was born Feb. 24, 1883 in Nechvalin, Czechoslovakia.

SPJST Lodge No. 97 conducted the services, with Supreme Lodge President Edward L. March of Temple officiating.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 and interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Victoria.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Antoine Malik; four sons, Joe, Edward, Oscar, and Mable; one daughter, Mrs. Emilia Gush.

We join the family of our departed brother in their sorrow.

May he rest in eternal peace, Inez Stavarek Ed J. Barns John Balusek —Resolution Committee

In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No, 35, Elk, we, the undersigned Resolution Committee, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, WILLIE NAV.A.RA.

Brother Navara, 64, of 2210 Bemiregard, passed away at 2:35 p.in. Wednesday, August 14th, in a Waco hospital.

Funeral services were held at 10 a,m.

Friday, August 16, to Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel. Rev. Peyton Goodman officiated, and burial was in Waco Memorial Park, Brother Navara was a native of Cameron. lie came to the Waco area as a child and attended schools in Hallsburg. Ile had been employed at Cameron Mills and Steven's Sash and Door Co. He was a shipping clerk at GrossYowell Timber Co., before he retired in 1964. He was a member of Sparks Memorial Methodist Church. He has been a faithful member of Lodge No. 35, Elk. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Leroy (Dianne) Bates of 2204 Beauregard; seven sisters, Mrs. Ella Schriner of El Toro, Calif., Mds. Milada Ilynek of 2107 Montrose, Waco, Mrs. Matilda Harms of 2424 Gurley, Waco; Mrs. Clara Rutherford of 2307 Montrose, Waco, Mrs. Lynda Harms of 1221 West, Waco, Mrs. Martha Dulock of 1217 Holly Vista, Waco, and Mrs. Rozina Hurst of 414 Oaks Drive, Waco; five brothers, Frank Mizera of Chilton, Adolph Navara of Elk, Vince Navara of 2312 Daughtery, Navara of 1201 Queens Court, and Ernest Navara of 107 Frost, all of Waco; several nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers were Charles Ray

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, of Placed() SPJST Lodge No. 97, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, JOSEPH F. MALIK,

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

Brother Frank J. Vitek, 85, a former resident of Granger, passed away in Taylor Thursday morning, August 1st.

Brother Vitek had lived at the SPJST Rest Home in Taylor for the past eleven years, and was the first male resident of the Rest Home. He was born in Sublime, Lavaca County, on Feb. 22, 1883. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Granger Brethren Church; also a member of Lodge Komensky 20 since his admittance on Sept. 11, 1904.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joe R. Cervenka of Granger. and Mrs. Steve Krolczyk of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Kotrla of Taylor, and Mrs. A. W. Holubec, Granger; a brother, Louis Vitek of Granger, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Frances Vitek, and a son, J. V. Vitek.

Wednesday, Ainmqt 2F1, 19(S Funeral services were held Saturday, August 3, at 10 a.ni. in the Granger Brethren Church, with the Rev. Eugene Kotrla officiating. Burial was in the Granger Brethren Cemetery.

Resolved by the members of Lodge Koniensky No. 20, Granger, in the premise represented by the undersigned Special Committee, that condolences and deepest sympathy be extended to the bereaved faintly of our departed brother.

Dated and signed at Granger, Texas, this the 13th day of August, 1968. jno, P. Trlica F. J. Mikuleneak Ft, P. Holubee —Resolution Committee —SRI ST— EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

In behalf of the entire membership of Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68, we wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, MR. GILBERT KRAUSE,

who passed away at lire age of 57 years on August 6th in Brenham.

Brother Krause was a faithful member of Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68; also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Burial was in the Imm. Con. Church Cemetery in Industry.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Josie Krause of Nelsonville; one daughter, Mrs, Bonnie Bouker of Bleiblerville; his father, Mr. John Krause of Nelsonville; and one brother, Leon Krause of Bellville; and two grandchildren.

May he rest in peace Ben Mashek Louis Albert T. M. Kamas --Resolution Committee --SRI ST-LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

In behalf of the membership of Lodge No. 81, Needville, we the undersi gned members of Hie Resolution Committee. wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of LAURIE ANN KUYKENDALL

Laurie entered the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 14.

She underwent surgery Wednesday, July 17, and passed away that afternoon. She was 4 years old.

Funeral services were held from the First Presbyterian Church, in Rosenberg, on Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank Cate officiating. Triska

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Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, and burial was in the Greenlawn Memorial Park at Rosenberg. The lodge ritual was conducted at the grave by the lodge preSident, Bro. Charlie Matcek.

Surviving are her parents, Thomas and Willie Mae Kuykendall; a sister, Sandra Kay; brother, Thomas K.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Blinka of Rosenberg, and Mrs. Thomas Kuykendall, Sr., of Richmond.

Laurie had been a member of our lodge since March 11, 1966. The news of her unexpected death was a shock to everyone who knew her, and it brought great sadness to her family.

Therefore, we join this family in their sorrow, and may their loved one rest in eternal peace.

Dated at Needville, Texas, this the 11th day of August, 1968.

Bessie Franek Marie Matcek Stella Mticka —Resolution Committee --SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We the Resolution Committee of Slavonic Linden Lodge No. 66 Waco, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, GARY LYNN HAVRANEK, who passed away Sunday, July 28th, from in j uries received in an automobile accident at the age of 21 years.

He was born in Elm Mott and has lived in this area most of his life.

Funeral services were held under the direction of Aderhold Funeral Home of West, and were conducted from the Concord Baptist Church of Bellmead, with Rev. Laverne Wood, officiating, assisted by Rev. - Henry Apperson. Intern-rent was in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

Survivors are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Havranek of 1200 Alston Drive; several aunts and uncles.

May our departed brother rest in Eternal Peace.

Resolution Committee: Dorothy Morris Marie Drews Matilda Hanus —SPJST--EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY The Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, hereby expresses its deepest sympathies to the bereaved survivors of , our departed

VIi STNIK sister, MRS. LYDIA A. TOMANEK, 46, who passed away Thursday, Aug. 8th at her home on Route 1, Mansfield, Texas. She was a native of Seymour, and a resident of Tarrant County almost 20 years. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Victor; sons Joe, Bobbie, Larry, Danny, and Lewis; daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Rebecca Agnes; sisters, Mrs. R. L. Dieterman of Dallas, Mrs. Jim Tomanek of Seymour; a brother, John of Arlington, and Ola'rich Fojtik of Knox City, Sister Tomanek was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Friday in Moore Chapel in Arlington. Requiem mass was celebrated Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Rose Steinman Mary Hale Jean Mason Resolution Committee RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Primori No. 143 of Inez, Texas, of the SPJST, in behalf of all the members of our lodge, do hereby wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our deceased brother, WILLIE J. JANECKA, who died on July 14 in Edna, Texas at the age of 71. He was born in Flatonia on August 16, 1896. Brother Jamecka was a charter member of our Lodge Priraori No. 143, which was . organized in July, 1919. At the time of his death he served as vice-president of our lodge. Our compliments to him for his promptriess in meeting his financial obligations to our lodge and the SPJST. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services were conducted July 16 at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, with Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial was in the Inez Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Janecka; • one son, Barney Janecka, both of Edna; one daughter, Mrs. Darlene Boepple of Rosenberg; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hubalek, Mrs. Martha

23 Kopecky of Ganado, Mrs. Ida Dusek of Corpus Christi; one brother, Charlie Janecka of Victoria, and five grandchildren.

Be it further resolved that we ever cherish his memory; that we express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends; that a copy of this resolution be spread on our minutes.

Dated this 5th day of August, 1968.

Leo Krause, Jr. Leroy V. Repka Milton Tater —Resolution Committee EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned members of a Special Committee Of Lodge Komensky No. 20, Granger, acting for and in behalf of our members, express herewith our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, ROY H. HILL. Brother Hill, 47 years of age, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 19th.

He was born in Holland, Bell County, on November 17, 1920 and was living in Bartlett at the time of his death.

He worked most of his life in the wholesale and retail grain business in and between Granger and Bartlett.

He was a member of Lodge Komensky since June 4, 1963.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Hill, and three daughters, Sammyee Hill, Deborah Hill, and Sharon Hill, all of Bartlett; three sons, Mike Hill, Roger Hill, Stevie Hill, all of Bratlett; four sisters, Mrs. C. H. Johnson of Belton, Mrs. R. C. ,Heinsohn and Mrs. Norman Ballard, both of Houston, Mrs. Cleo Patton of Bartlett; and three brothers, H. W. Hill, and Jack Hill, all of Bartlett.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21st, in the First Baptist Church in Bartlett, the Rev. Tommy Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Bartlett City Cemetery.

May our departed brothel' rest in eternal peace.

Dated and signed at Granger, Texas, this the 7th day of August, 1968.

Jno. P. Trlica F. J. Mikulencak R. 111. Holubec —Committee --S Pi ST— NOTE — A few youth letters had to be left for next week because of a shortage of space in this issue.

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Cid c. 47, Seaton Nll brairi a sentry: NaSe Sti sclitiZe se bode konat 29, srpna.

Budeine lnit po sclluzi y eeeri pro deny a pm vSectiny, co delall pri pikMkt'. Budeme mit slepici, Claludkovou a jatrovou oniStekto Veeere zaene v 7 bodin. Po yeeeri bode schilze, zaene olem 3:30. Pididde viPehni. Dverni ce7yhrilla pi. Theodore Danova. Nozapomente seP izj 29. srpna. pozdravem, Mary Haislet dopis.

Talipanove zahrady v Newellton, Louisiana pile A. Houtlkova Sniniek Vilem Houdek Pokraeovani Je to zajima y e vide jak drive lido ilia lak se bavili. Meli jsme Stesti, le starSi elo y ek nam vte vysveLloval a ukazal, byl on opatro ynik a mohl nas na vse upozornit. Iiikazoval nam piano.

7 krasneho dreva "rosewood" — jedno meld stolieku (stool) s ope • adle.m. V jecina svetnIcl b y l still z c ypriSovehocireva (cypress) a toto drevo nikdy nrovna tak lak tehdy pled vice ink 100 lets, Na ton-Ito stole p77- me r. Grant F P:M(111 svou vo:ienskou t41117tikll a strate(iickV noehod _do Vicksburg v race. 1963. Wilde zde jsou stare clemovy nektere v clotwern stave a jine ne ale vSe je zajirnave. eiete mu.sim se zminit, ze v tornto do-

move jsou postele s nebesy a. tak vys oho ze se divim, jak jen mobil bez lebriko se do postele dostat! Taky five kolebky jedna je z roku 1340 a ye velmi peknem stave; pak taky takovY vozik ve kterem otrokyne vozily deti syYch panft na eerstvY vzduch toto je viSe v chnhem patte. Domov je p0staven vysoko od zeme nebot' easto se protrhla liraz a vSe pak zaplavilo so vociou; v rote 1923 pry bylo vody pies 2 stopy nekolik dui a tak nyni jil se pied lekou Mississippi ochraituji. Newellton je pry jen asi neco pies 30 mil cad Vicksburg, Taky nam ukazoval jak pod doter meli za davnYch easech jakoosi komorku bez oken a svetla a bez vzduchu, tarn pry davali neposluSotre,ky a nechali je tarn al do doby kdy slibili, Ze budou poslouchat. vet: se al zacliveje toe surovosti a bevolalednosti jakft se tehdy provadela — vSak take se to zlo does zas vraci eernoSi °piaci biti'm lidera to surovost jakou jejich rodiee a pra-rodiee za ili pied lety. OvSem, jak se like., le dye zla ale neadela jedno dobro a ja nesouhlasim s tiro co zas fines eerni Ede provadi. Venku nam ten elovek okazal avonici se kterou se svolavali otroci k praci a k jidlu. Bratr vial nas na 0brazek pled t.rnl zvonici, na jedncm ,jsme Nz eclinv tri Zienske a na jednom San no Oven. Zvon zvoni tak iasne Mk() pied lety -- Novak nas vvzval abychom zatably so nrovaz — a bvlo to sly:iet claleko. V c'ome rekl pi. Honzove aby si sedla a zahrala na piano, col on.a nebot' je &broil hudebnici, pak nam on sam zahral pekne, taky

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bylo videt, lie i on umel brat. Venku kolem domti bylo dosti pekanovYch stra mil a jiZ starYch a •ikal nam ten elovek, cle kalcioroene nasmira za kolik set clolarit tech pekantl, Tento domov se jmenuje "Winter Quarters" a stoji za to se tarn podivat. Jen litujeme, le jsme nemeli vice easu se Uncle podivat, je tech peknYch starStch domovfi vgude v okoli mnoho. TeSim se , ze snad jindy se nam poAtesti videti vice — v jilni Lonisiane je mnoho historickS7ch veci k videni a ja rbych rada videla to east, ktere •ikaji 'Evangeline Country" die basne znameho H. Longfellow, ye ktere popsal to smutne putovani to Evangeline a jejiho mileho aabriela, a jejich smrt ani/ by se byli jiZ v 2Ivete pak seai (byli vypovezeni z Kanady a pak putovali 0; se dostali do Louisiany, ale nikdy se DI nevideli). Tam json krasne domovy a zahrady, a jó. a muj bratr a nag'e p •ibuzne mate o ta hove historicke veci velky zajem. Nechtelo se nam ani odtud ale museli jsme zas del. Z Newellton aZ do Ferriday bylo vAechno pod vodou, meli tarn mot dealt a voda byla a2 u testy.

VAak taky co je to haveti utopene aneb na cestu vyplavene a pak karami piejete: tam hodne pestuji prasata v lese, ale voda j e zahrtala az na cestu a videll jsme tolik tech prasat prejetS7ch.

Nekde se ostatnI pasli a bylo jich velhe stacia. A coz tech smrad'ocht, possums, armadillo — v4icle zabitYch pc) cele ceste. Mesteeko Ferriday je pekne a lid velmi privetirj, tam jsme si leecos nakoupili a se podivali. Nel jsme prijeli do Alexandrie tak jsme se do-

Ve sttedu 28. srpna 1988 stall do Ceske osady LibuSe, kde jsrne staveli se v obehode Tinna's Grocery mail obehod a pai tom je i poStovni tad. Majitele jsou inanele Marie a JirIca, Tihnovi, davni to usedlici a velice nas ptekvapilo, le pi. Tilmova dosud nezapomnela mluvit &sky, je to vesepani a tak jsme si pohovoiili a; se i zasmali. Je videt ze je tam vice Cechit, nebot' desIcYch jmen jsme videli na poStovnich schrankach, i v Koline pry jsou, ale tarn jsme ji g nemeli east/ se podivat. Tyto d ye ertska jmena budou vldy hlasat, Ze kdysi zdc zi11 naSi krajane.

V Alexandra isinc poobedvali a le pi.

Honzova tam ma netet, ktera, je sestriekou, tak si s ni promluvila aspon telefonem nebot' bylo ji2 pozde odpoledne a ona ue obavala, le by bylo pozde nelli by ji naSla. Jeli jsme pak okolo, to Skoly, ale je tech buclov tarn moe vzalo by to hodne easu to najit, ac bratr se nabid, le rad poOka, az , sestru Norbeau najde. Snad jindy se nam to vypini. Alexandria je closti velke mesto a rortrouSene, zcla se, le ho konce nebude nel se to prejede. Odtucl jsme se vydali do Many, do Hodges Gardens, ale tam jiz bylo skoro vSe odkvetle, myslim, ze bylo fge letos ja,ksi lazy a pak ty deAte hodne pokazily kvetenu.

Zustali jsme opet v motelu naproti tech zahrad a rano jsme jeste se byli podivat pies ty .borove lesy zahrade, a letos jsme meli Stesti, zc stada jolentI byla venku, asi je prave pokrmili; jsou tam rezdilne druhy Montt kdo ma rad zviliata tak ma se na eo divat.

Z Many jsme jell do San Augustine, ktere je art riejStarM Ine'sto v Texasu, a oak do historickeho Nacogdoches, odkud gen. Sam Houston nekolikrate jel dostavnikem do jinYch west a naopak.

V tamnim "Old Stone Fort" jsme se podivali na, jejich museum starozitnosti na to tvrz, ktera byla v daynSeh letech upottebend jako uta gte pled nejen Indiany ,ale i Francouzy a Spanely( utoeili na tuto tvrz nekolikrate) Je tato tvrz v dobrem stavu a jiste stoji za to tividet, misto, Itcle rodila, se historic naSeho Texasu, Z Nacogdoches vedla tak zvana, costa 0 do San Antonio, tato byla pojmenovana, "El Camino Real" neboli "casts, kralovska".

OvAem, teldly Texas se pokladal jako za majetek ApanelakY a proto i ty jmena byla Apanelska. Toto inkto je stare, ale velice krasne, ty °h yaline borovice se zdaji, 'le. rostou al do nebe, vAude pekne kvetiny a to dela. moe pekriSi doiern. Ja jiz tam byla mnohokrate, ale Ody se tam racla pOdiVaM 7,110V11. Pak jsme jell pies Tyler a zastavilt jsme se

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od leva a jsou videt Rus starehe holandska v Louisiane. — Na zamestnami tech Dutch Tulip 6ardens v hohiodskych tcre majitel objednal z nizo .. zcrni aby vie hylo anti-len/Ache, Deveata nosi krojc pri obshilmvani kuptijicich v ()mini "Stadhilis-, tide se prodavaji vSclijake upominkove p •edmety a darky a lei cibulky holandskYch tulipanti a jinYch kvetio. Na, levo je majitel p. McDonald v rozmluve s navStevniky; on proill brfizy utrpeni jako vojak v valce, a tarn si muinil, ac vrati-ii se, pracovat o to aby v jeho okoli p • ines1 trochu krasy pro poi-lick vJ elr licl a ,.'Ysledelt jsou tyto zahrady. Jeho prikladu nasledovali i jitti majitele plantall kolern "Clreat, River Road" v Tensas Parish okresu). V pozadi je vid•t jeden ten windmill jakYch v holandsku je na stovky a v popredi jsou tuiipany prave v !linear& kvetu.

Pan McDonald a 2 synove viastni tyto zabrady a je to neco uchvatnelio.

I u p. Frankie Holy, ktcrY a jeho tchanem maji riltiW y e sally, pestuji rue ye Yellen) a zas pak clo velkoobchodu je proclavaji. On je synem pi. Emilie Ho1ST, bYvale Parmove z Ennis (a nyni v Dallasu bycllici). Je to velmi milt' a ptatelsk,Y1 Clovek a radi jsme jej vicleli; uz prave ptipravovali pole pro poc12,iinni obchody ruzi. Je to podivana na sta. a sta v poli, pekne tam rostou neb pUdla je k tomu zpUsobila., (fter yenY pisek), a v torn ony prospivaji lepe nel zde u rids v Dallasu. Doinn j81110 8t'astne dujeli v UterY veeer po zavezeni

nasich pribuznYch dornii do Ennis, Orly si libovaly a my take jsou rune dobre jak se rika: "sports" a dobkc se s nimi cestuje. Iiloulia cesta vZdy rychle uteee a pekne se pobavime vespolek a samotriSim by cam bylo trochu smutno.

Tak mill etenati, doufam, le jsem Vas timto cestopisem trochu pobavila a ptiRe zas popIli cestu do Nelsonville na ten Le§ikar - Shiller Reunion a pak n.a eeskS/ den do Wallis, Texas 9. eer y -na.Mo/lst-0ezajimlo, s jsme videli need co jsme nevideli pied tine a nay Stiviii mista o kterYch jsme

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26 jindy jen slyAivali. Jezdime s bratrem Vilemem jiZ kolik let a musim kici, .2e jet nikdy jsme netrefili na nedobre, neb neptatelske lidi, vSude jsme ptigli na velice dobre a ochotne krajany a tak mame jen pekne vzpominky na ty osady. Tak zatim se mejte vSlchni dobie a bud'te zdravi. Kakiema v S• e dobre preje AneZka, Houdkova ;SP.)aau

Kovar, Texas; Vaena redakce, bratti a sentry; Marne to horko a sucho, ani se mi nechce do psani.

Toutu cestou chci podelcovat bratram a sestram, kteH tak dobre a pekne pracovali a pomahali pH naSem pikniku a pH veeeti. Je to prate dost hodne pH takovem podniku. Poeasi bylo pkiznive, sjelo se hodne lidi. Tail° nas, Ze take ptijela rodina bra. redaktora Morrise z West. Meli to dost daleko. Byli nejcitiv pH obecie u tadu 15 v Buckholts, odtamtud prijeli k nam. Kdyd ma eloyek dobreho "kone" tak dlouha cesta rychle ubYva. Pak weer se lepSi jede, kdyZ neni horkeho slunce.

Bratti a sestry, po na gi pristi schazi budeme mit zdarma, vadeti pro ty, co pomahali pH pikniku. Bade nee° pro 2 • IZnive a br. Charlie Kalina navail dobre kavy tak to bade takova spoleena beseda a pohosteni. Tak prijd'te.

S pozdravem, Mary Stepan —SPJS'l Upozorneni KronZek 6 eskSich Zen v Dallasu bude konat svou pri g ti schazi dne 5: zaki v I domove naS1 sestry Skotakove eisle 10210 Van Dyke ulici, a prosim tedy aby Clenky laskave vzaly na yedorni, Z • e tentokrate schaze nebude na sokolovne jako jindy bYva. Ke SkotakovYm se lehce dostanete kdy'Z vezmete bus "White Rock North" a pak slezete na Van Dyke a Easton ulici a pak dojclete asi 2 bloky k Cisle 10210 Van Dyke. Prosim dostavte se laskave na eas nebot' jsme nemely 2 mesice schrizi a je leccos k vvjednavani.

Prave co toto pi gi televise a noviny jsou pinY spra y o neblahe situaci v Osl. Je to k neuvereni co Vge se dnes deje, • ale bohuZel je to vAe sinutnii pravda. Hned rano me volali od etanice WFAA-TV a za chvilku prijeli, abych jim novolila kratsi "interview" Ohleclne uclalosti ye stare viasti. 0vgem, co inohla jsem jim fict? Jen to, 2e doufame, * e za Cas v"Se zase bade dobte. V e C e r 6 hodin jsem byla na televisi teto sta-

nice a ukazovali i me panenky a obraz staroslavne Bechyne odkud pochazi moje zesnula marninka. Je viciet, ze je velky zajem o neSt'astne 6 eskoslovensko vSechny noviny i stanice televisni jsou pinY zprav o to male, ale krasne zemi naSich ptedka. Doufejme, Ze za Cas vSe zas bade dobte.

Tak mile sestry, na shledanou ye etvrtek 5, zati u Skotakti> Anena Houdkova Bad C. 67, Schulenburg Bra,tri a sestry: Timto vam davam vedet, Ze na.§e tadova, schaze se bade konati v nedeli 8. zati. Tedy, nezapomerite a ptijd'te vSichni kdo maZete, a jestli nemate se jak dostat, tak se dejte dovest. Po schazi bade svaeina a neco k zapiti.

S bratrskynt pozdravem, Frank Holub, taj. a ueetni —SPJSTOd Birthday Club kid els. 88, Houston Ctena redakce a mill etenati, Tak jit jest na ease abych zas napsala par tadka. AC bylo tak horko, naSe poslediii schtize byla dost dobte zastoupena.

NaS• e ptiSti card party bade °pet jako A/My prvni sttedu v mesici dne 4. zati, zaeritek v 9:30 rano a v poledne °bed.

KaZdy jest active zvan, Nage mesieni schtize bade jako vkly druhou stredu v mesici dne 11. zati, zaeatek v 9 hodin rano a v poledne °bed. NayStevnici jsou vkly vitani.

Hostitelkami pro mesic zati. budou Mary Telge, Lydia Kadera, Frances Olexa a Flo Rister.

Clenky, ktere slavi sve narozeniny v mesici zati jsou Flo Rister, Mary Telge, Birdie Hilsher, Lorraine 6 oeek, Frances Janoski, Ellen Gill, Anna Watson, Sarah Harmon, a Pearl Hanka.

Ter", ptistoupili tri nove Clenky do na geho klubu a to jsou Dorothy Whittsitt, Frances VaSula, a Patsy Baca. Vitame je do naSeho krouZku. Tak tohe necham, S pozdravem na vSecnny ses. Sophie HrubY, dopisovatelka -SPJST— PVI ♦

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PODZIMINi SCHUZP OKRSKOVg Podzimni schaze I. okrsku se bade konati 13. kijna u tacit' C. 33 v Bleiblerville.

Podzimni schrize III. okrsku se bude konati u facia C. 154 ye Fort Worth dne 22. zaki t. r.

Podzimni schrize V. okrsku se bade konati 6. tijna. k tidy, ktere by mely zajem o tato schazi se maji hlasit u kterekoliv okrskoveho akednika.

Podzimni schrize VI. okrsku se bude konati 29. zati u tadu C. 30 v Taiton v buclove Community Center.

Podzimni schtize VII. okrska se bade konati clne 13. tijna a facia C. 56 v Corpus Christi, (eskSt den -tr jliouston'e ftild SFJST C. 88 bude pora.clat OeskY den v nedeli 27. kijna na, poeest 50. rYroiii zaloleni Prvni oeskoslovenske Republi ky.

--SPJST--eeskS ' , den na statni vS,stave se bade tento rok konati dne 6. fijna, totiZ, prvni nedeli v Nina v Dallasu.

—SPJST-Pro nedostatek rnista. . . byli jsme tento Wen nuceni Vynechat roman a nektere jine red.

6, srpna 1968 Ctend. redakce, Zas prichazim a dopisem s nageho cestovani, 8. srpna jiz polethne zpet, do Houstonu. Posledne jsem psala. z Tel Aviv v Israelu. Odtamtud jsme leteli letadlem- o pal ;.foci 1. srpna a za dye hodiny jsme byli v Istanbul, ✓ Turecku. Vypada to velmi prosperujici zeme, videt hodne aut, vsThehno pekoe zelene a roste. Je to take pHjemnejSi a chladnefSi poeasi, starodavni budovy jsou nadherne, nikde jinde jsme nevideli na tento zpasob , postavene budovy. Pkivezu • domu hodne tech "slides" (snimkft) a tak nekdy to tam v lioustone dame pres projektor.

NavS"tivili jsme mosque, zasveceny MO-homed a novi , vetsi nea kostel sv. Petra ✓ Rime, postaveny v rote 1400. KaklY, kdo tarn vejde, musi si nejdriv sezcut boty, Take jsme navS• tivili museum s prekrasnYm sklem, i z 6 sl. stribro, zlato a diamant vaZici 7 liber. Mesta. po Turecku jsou blizko sebe, jako napt. ✓ Csl. V Istanbul je mnoho •imskych zHeenin.

Ocltamtncl jsme leteli do Athen v fteeku, kde jsme vzali "cruise" na lodi a tiZ jezdime toe loch tri dny. Ve dne priiedeni k breha a tarn na nas Cekaji autobuse, dovezou naS po ostrovu, cap; je velmi za.jimave. Neldrive byl ostrov Delos, kde se narodil peha,nsky bah Appolo tisice let pied Kristem. Take jsett tu • soChy lvri dobre •zachovane, take tri§te, 1«le se pied mnoha lety prodavali otroci. Po veeeri jsme dojeli na °stray Nicosia. Veeer tarn hodne lidi

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Death Claims Paid During July, 1968 TEMPLE, TEXAS AUGUST 1, 1968 Death Claim No.

Name

Occupation

Lodge No. Location

Date of Admission

Date of Death

Age

9372 9373 9374 9375 9376

Jos. Kovacovic, Frank W. Darilek, John Morris, Adina Strmiska, Fred 13. Socha,

retired retired retired housewife barber

141 27 67 56 160

9-14-13 Mixville 10-17-09 Moulton 4-11-09 Schulenburg Corpus Christi 2- 4-35 San Angelo 3- 1-14

6- 1-68 6- 9-68 6-16-68 6-11-68 6-10-68

80 84 79 57 70

9377 9378 9379 9380 9381 9382 9383 9384 9385 9386 9387 9388 9389 9390 9391 9392 9393 9394 9395 9396

Emmett J. Michtia, Rudolf Otradovsky, Charlie Loncla, Wm. Kamas, Elwood M. Damaschk, Sr., Anna Schiller, William Hayes Gidney, Antonia Marek, Otto E. Berndt, Alvin J. Maresh, Edward A. Urbanek, Rudolph Troubil, James A. Stanford, Leonard J. Janca, Emil J. Marek, Frank Labay, Charles A. Kody, Gerald Collins, Jos. Kusy, Stephen Valcik,

merchant, retired brewery foreman retired lumberman housewife physician housewife building contractor serv. sta. operator retired mgr. SPJST Rest administrator laborer farmer farmer engineer warehouse supt. retired teacher-editor

127 58 133 68 13 14 54 17 68 58 29 29 88 54 30 88 154 21 88

Kenedy Hungerford San Antonio Nelson ville Dime Box Brenham West West Caldwell Nelsonville Hungerford Taylor Taylor Houston West Taiton Houston Fort Worth Engle Houston

4-14-20 2-11-06 12- 8-29 2-11-12 8-14-64 4-14-07 2- 3-41 6-24-50 11- 1-37 5-18-19 4-11-39 9- 7-30 5- 4-44 2- 3-58 11-20-34 1-11-60 9- 7-54 1-25-56 1-19-32 8- 9-14

6- 4-68 6-26-68 6- 7-68 6-21-68 6-28-68 6-13-68 7- 1-68 6-26-68 7- 1-68 6-28-68 7- 2-68 6-12-68 5-19-68 6-19-68 7- 4-68 7- 9-68 5-25-68 7- 9-68 7- 7-68 6-29-68

65 93 55 76 17 85 66 09 77 66 70 68 68 55 67 67 63 48 76 75

9397 9398 9399 9400 9401 9402 9403 9404 9405 9406 9407 9408 9409

Carrie Andreas, Frank J. Chudej, John L. Meleski, Frances Lednicky, Frances Hovorak Wallace, Leon Knapp, Willie J. Janecka, Arnold H. Knippel, Robert J. Steinocher, John J. Blahuta, Henry C. Moeller, Alvin Faykus, Allen F. Stutz,

housewife laborer maintenance dept. housewife retired nursing asst. retired city marshal retired retired dentist farmer painter

88 38 9 49 62 143 1 54 117 1 29 79

5- 7-38 Nelsonville 7-10-21 Houston 10- 3-45 Houston 2-11-06 Snook 4-16-53 Rowena 11-20-35 Galveston 8-17-19 Inez 4-24-44 Fayetteville West 6-16-55 7- 9-11 Robstown Fayetteville 2-11-35 Taylor 6 -7-41 Corpus Christi 4-23-63

7-12-68 5-21-68 6-30-68 6-32-68 6-2'7-68 6-13-68 7-14-68 7- 8-68 7-16-68 7-14-68 6-24-68 7-12-68 7- 9-68

73 74 71 80 '15 61 71 66 62 78 63 16 45

Cert. No, A-10394 A-1886 A-3755 02525, 07198 A1838, G388 134397, 134636 A-15515 A-6359 01161, PR28257 A-4766 W-31176 A-857 C-5968 13-1055 C-4175 A-7278 13-2426 0-1309 B-3421 B-20206 B-1217 B-23651 R-133 D-3596 Pd-up 89 B2437, A2033, 134258, 134382 13-2.070 A-8279 13-3627 A5225 Pd-up 892; B-1446 A-15209 0-7363 B-4568 A-6362 C-2530 D-851 K-28950

To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters the Supreme Lo dge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

R. A Urb anovsky, Secretary, Supreme Lod ge. SPJST

inc doinft. Dostanu-li eas, tak zas neco napika. Zatim, posilam pozdrav na vkechny etouci, doufam, 2e to cestoVani bude nekoho zajimat.

Mary Johnson z Houston na Wet& v Turecku a v ft ecku

na letiSte, odkud letimc jetem do hima. Tam presednem na druhe letadlo, ktere nas poveze aa'; na Kennedy letiSte p11 New Yorku. Pak sednem do druhello letadla a potom do Houstonu.

Jsme ted' v Athenach v TZecku, velice zajimave a historicke mesto. Uprosti'ed je chram pohanskeho bola Appolo, postaveny na skale v rote 1600 p. Kristem.

Je to aZasne, jak lido za tech easu do-

pro,laitzelo neb jedli vcnku pied restauracemi, obehody jsou tam na veechno.

Na, druhe rano jsme dojeli na ostrov Rhodes, 째pet velike zficeniny, mista, kde se a2 dostal Napoleon se svkrn vojskem. VAechno popsat by vzalo moe mista.

5. srpna jsme byli shlednout ostrov Crete. Zitra odji2dime do Athen, kde budeme 2 din a pall 8. srpna

8. srpna 1968 Ctend redakce a etenall: Specham neb za, 50 minut odjiiidime

VPSTNIK kazali takoveho ll-eco vybudovat a Ze to y ydrZelo tech tisice let. Vedie byl temple se 6 sochy Zen, ktere clrZely celu to budovu nahe •e. Dole melt v prirode stavene schody pro divadla a sochy okolo. Take jsme 4 dni pojezdili more a ostrovy, proSli misty kde meli zriceniny a misty zachovali kultury tisice let p. Kristem. Palace take dobte zachovale, i vodu tenkrat chytall deSt'ovou a pouSteli korytr kaupelny v pale i.

Veers veeer pro celou naSi V. pravott uspotadali banket a s •ec4ini tanci, jejich kroje byly vehni zajimave. V New Yorku se budeme muset neb ySichni :pochazime z jine easti Arneriky take z Panama. American Express se o vSechno stars, maji kaneelare po celem svete.

• S pozdravem, Mary Johnson z Houstpnu —SPJSTKiovftei se dosud "necivilisovali"

Krovaci, kteri vedou nomadskY divot v nedohledne krovinate pustine Kalahari v jinni Africe, na fizemich Batchuanalandu a Jiho zapadni Afriky, ndleZeji spolu s trpasliMmi kmeny kon2skeho pralesa, ke zbytkilm africl4ch praobyvatel. Sami si rikaji "Sarva".

Jsou drobne, etyri a pill as pet stop vyscoke postavy, 2ivi se masem drobne diyoke zvete, kterou lovi pomoci :SIN. a oStepn, a bydli v jednoduelVell chatreich, zhotovenSich pouze z listovi a vetvi stromn,- Celkem je jich kolem 6,000( pceet trpaslikd ko2skeho malesa se odhaduje na 30,000). Nikdy nezu-

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Anthropologove diouho mysleli, 2e vymiraji, avSak zjsitilo se, 2e jich ye skuteenosti roene ptibrva 0 dve a pill procenta. V posledni (lobe se skoro vAechny afrieke kmeny obratily na cestu civilisace; Afrieane chteji pracovat, vyclelavat a zlep g;ovat svou Zivotni Uroven.

Ktovaci, stejne jako trpaslici koriZskeho pralesa, jsou vSalc dostid pevne

V g e o Bolven taminu je pr vda nebot' ja jsern ted' po nich tak zdray, ae kaaly znamY je zvedav co ten Svoboda uziva, 2e opet pracuje? Ja jim Um: uZivejte kombinaci BOLVENZDRAVITAMIN a budete take pracovat a citit se tak zdravi jako ;id. Michael Svoboda, Coopersburg, Pa. — I vam. pornUe kombinace BOLVEN-ZDRAVITAMIN na 5 tYdna za $6.88, na 10 ty-dnii $9.88. Take Mora yske Mazani koncentrat na 1 pintu $3.50, na kvart jen $6.00. DANUBE znamenitie projimadlo na mesic $1.30, na 3 mesice jen $2.98 rychlou po:itou a pod zarukau.

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STIST Entertammen Calendar matter of policy, only those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored by the SPSST, or any of its lof,4es, will be published in the 81)4ST Entertainment Calendar. Such be mobaiejices for public:z!:im 10",ficd by a bon: officer or r,eirs. in some C'JSCS, by iLt.11 Cottoolvood I ofir!,e No P rive le f rty t rd a v, Aug 31 Sundny, Sept. l— tiolacta Reunion ,SPiST meet,ing Sunday, Oct 6 Saturday, Oct. 12 -- Sehltetz 35th EYedding Aniversary or,o3T- -Lod g e No. 15, Burl:bolls Saturday, Aug. 31 -- VrazC‘'s Polka Band

I.o.dge No. 25, Enuis ;National Flail) hoi nee; k'rMay, Aug. 30 — Vanek 'oment every Si„ (Family elite at 6 p.m.)

-----SPJST-LOCU:. No. 29, Taylor September 14 -- Lee Roy Matocha October 5 — !V'razel, Hi-Toppc,s October 12 Lee Roy Matocht-C October 26 November 2 -- Vrazel December 7 --- lli-Toppet SiA1115, Lodge No, 35, Elk Saturday, Aug 31 ___- Two-Stepper: _ Pavelka Reunion; rjurid y, Sept, public dance from 8 to 12, with music by Otis Beck, r , Saturday, Sebt. 7 Sunday, Sept. 3 -- Lodge meeting Saturday, Sept. 14 — Fiddle Swing-sters Saturday, Sept. 21 --- Otis Beck Saturday, Sept. 28 - Two-Steppers Saturday, Oct. 5 - John Griffin clan Sunday, Oct. 6 music by Otis fleck. Benefit of youth club.

Saturday, Oct. 12 — Fiddle Swingsters Sunday, Oct. 13 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Oct. 19 ---- Otis Beck Saturday, Oct. 26 --- Two Stepper's -ReJST-Latige No, 40, Hillje 'Saturday, Aug. 131— Continentals Saturday; Sept. 14 — Jades --SPJ ST 1,0/14e No. 47, Seaton Thursday, Aug. 29 — Regular ,SPJST

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Shtur: l ay, crept;. 21 — The Two-StepIiieN a !.

Sept. 28 Eric I lonra L. 5 -- 'West Polka I)3atid Saturdio;, of NiVest; wedding dam, y, Oct. 12 --- Two-Steppers of So Moxia Saturday, Oct,. 19 -- The Music Masters of Ennis. (This will be a .Harvest Dance) Saturday, Oct. 26 — The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels.

Lcolge No. 68, Nelsonville Hon] Searchers 31 F r Y; Sit Krenek Sept. 14 - Universal ■ -4)11.11ab :;()111 Doc it - ;-'( ■■ I V'f-drri-tor;-; Au g)

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Let.F ge, NO, 80, Holland Saturday. Aug. 31 -- CJ and the Jewels Sunday. Sept. 29 — Fritz T-lod g e and the Faladous Six (fall picnic) Sunday, Oct. 13 -- Vrazels; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17 -- Vrazels; 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Lodge No, 81, Dallas Augn t al — BMA) Dance; Eric tionza id tuber 14 ----- Dance;. Hub City men Se1,tc9riber i5 ---- Meeting at 4 p.1 , followed by Fainily Night ntber :18 ---- Dance; Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels October 5 — Harvest Dance; Music by the Music Masters of Ennis October 19 — Dance; Gil Baca Orchestra

October 20 — Meeting at 4 p.m. followed by Family Night Lodge No. 88, Douston Thursday, Aug. 29 — Stew supper and social Saturday, Aug. 31 Dance; Ray Krenek of Wallis Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday„Sept. 7 — P ■.)Ita dance; Tommie Vanek Orel).

Sundday, Sept. 8 ---- Regular Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept, 12 -Circle meeting at 10:30 11 Sunday, Oct, 13 — Re; .,ular lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27 — 30t1i Year Anniversary of National. Bali, Lodge 92, Dinner --_ 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. _Program at 2 p.m.

Deuce -- 6 p.m, to 1.0 p.m.; music by the Iletnisfair Band From Texasbuid, the Dub City Dutchmen from Yoakum.

SINS]: Lodge I30-Sokol Dallas Sept. 7 -- - Western dance; Bob C'alcs' Boys Sept. 21 _ Early fall dance; Music Masters 0 t. 12 -- "Las Vegas Night"; Music Masters Oct 2 6-- Dance: (SPJST 130) Lodge 135 --- Ennis Sokol Sunday, Sept. 8 -- Annual social, plus H oo d. Cake wall; Iii thP ter1DOn. regular meeting. Lunch at 12 polta Pepperljaturda y , Sept. nOnts Sunday, Nr-Tt. 1 60111 Anniversary or Ennis exhibition and entertainment.

Sunday, Sept. 15 — 00th Anniversary of Ennis Sokol; exhibition and entertainment.

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