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

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F om The Editor 28 Oct. 1918 -- Birth Of A Nation

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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."

On the 28th of October 191k the Czechoslovak people gained their freedom and independence from the German Hapsburg ruling dynasty and 300 years of its rule. On this date, a "de facto" National Committee assumed the powers of government on the soil of a new Czechoslovakia. At last, the people were free. Pride and joy ran free in the hearts of all Czech people everywhere. The formal "de jure" Czech government came into existence on November 16 in 1918, when the National Assembly met and elected Thomas G. Masaryk as its first president. A dream of a century had become a reality.

In America, where Thomas Masaryk had come from Russia in April of 1918, Secretary of State Robert Lansing issued an announcement proclaiming America's sympathies with the rights and aims of Czechoslovaks and Yugosla y s regarding their independence. In Versailles, France, on the 3rd of June, the governments of France, England, • Photo ou front cover courtesy Automatic Printing Co., Omaha, Nebrakii, Anton PiskiVi and Henrietta (Piskae) Shutt, editors.

and Italy announced their official approval of the Lansing statement, and their acceptance of its aims. Dr. Penes and Gen. Stefanik had been negotiating with these governments about the acceptan ce of a free and independent Czechoslovak government. now that World War I was rapidly coming to an end. At a ceremony turning over the colors of the Czechoslovak armed forces in France to the Czechs, Foreign Minister Pichon formally declared that France regards an independent Czechoslovak state as a fact, and that France further regards the Czechoslovak National Council as the highest governmental bod y of the new state and as a basis for the future Czech government. Through negotiations, Penes was also successful in cyetting the 9;overnment of Great Brittain to announce, on August 9th, that it considered Czechoslovakia on the side of the Allies, its armed forces outside Czechoslovakia as Allied forces, and the National Council as the bonafide future Czechoslovak government. This announcement was confirmed on Sep-

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tember 3rd by an agreement signed by Benes and Robert Cecil, which gave the Czechoslovak National Council the authority to appoint diplomatic representatives in London. It also gave it the right to send representatives to Ailed conferences at which Czechoslovak interests would be discussed and to conclude economic loans with Great Britain. At about the same time, Prof. Masaryk got the US government to recognize the Czechoslovak National Council as the de facto Czech government. An agreement soon followed. with the governments of France, on September 28, wherein France committed itself to support the reestablishment of Czechoslovakia within its former historic boundaries. On October 3rd, Orlando, in the name of the Italian government announced his government's recognition of the National Council.

• • The actual reestablishment of the Czechoslovak state was now only a matter of time, and the only thing left to he done was to prepare the Czechoslovak people to assume the role of governing themselves and deciding their own fate and future.

The Czechoslovak National Committee was formed in Prague on 13 July 1918 as the highest organ of the Czechoslovak government. Its chairman became Dr. Kramar; Svehla and Klofac were elected as Vice Chairmen, and Dr. Soukup as Administrative Secretary.

This 38-member National Committee was the basis for the future revolutionary and constitutional National Assembly. .1ts main task was to prepare the wal for the revolutionary takeover at the appropriate time. In order to accomplish this it was necessary to set up local national committees all over Czechoslovakia.

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

The leaders in the royal ruling circles were blind and unreceptive to Czech demands and pursued unreasonable internal policies and fought the victorious revolt against the monarchy. On the 29th of September, the National Committee announced that they wanted no more favors from Vienna. On October 2nd, the Viennese parliament announced drastic maximum measures.

Particularly nbticed was the threat of Stanek, who stated that Vienna would insist on having representatives of the

Dr. Eduard Benes (1884 - 1948) reign. Minister, 1918 President, 1935 to 1948 Died 3 Sept. 1948

Dr. Thomas G. Masaryk (1850 - 1937) President, First Czechoslovak Republic — 1918 to 1935 Died 14 Sept. 1937 Czechoslovak. Brigades as the legitimate spokesmen at the peace conference table. On October 4th, the Viennese government requested President Wilson for an armistice, On October 12th the Czechs rejected a proposal for a federation of states within the Hapsburg monarchy in a meeting with the Austrian emperor, and insisted on the creation of a separate and independent Czechoslovak state without delay.

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

On October 16th, Emperor Charles is-

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

It was too late for the Austro-Ttun{;arian Empire. The war thwarted We erni)error's efforts to save the ra013archy; on October 12, Masaryk issued a statement proclaiming the independence of the Czechoslovak people, known to the nation and world later as the W,a5nington Declaration.

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

• • For the future Czechoslovak state, it was important that representatives of Carpathe-Ritthenia attend the Conference of Smaller Nations of Central

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Dr. (General) Milan R. gtefanik First Minister of War, 1918 Europe, held in Philadelphia from 23 to 26 October, at which they read the announcement of G. Zatkovic to the effect that Carpatho-Ruthenia would join the Czechoslovak state as a separate administrative entity. Zatkovic later became the first governor, or

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

by Dr. Samal, Preiss, and Svobocia, left Vienna on the 24th and 25th of October to confer with 13enes in Geneva. In Geneva, it was agreed that the new Czechoslovak state would have a republican form of government. It was in Geneva that they learned of events of recent days in Prague, arid of the reply to Wilson of Foreign Minister AnBrassy, in which he told the President that the Austro-Hungarian government concurred with him in the creation of an independent Czech state, of the rights, of the Czech people, and that it was prepared to enter into peace negotiations immediately.

• • Prague circles interpreted the Viennese action as the final capitulation, and the National Committee assumed the temporary reigns of government, and on October 28th PROCLAIMED THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK STATE. This then, was the date the Czech people at home heard of their formal independence.

The loaders of the National Committee, Svehla., Rasln, StrIbrny, Moyalt, Soukup, and Prober, displayed by their actions an energetic body_, and effected the transition of a new state into a new era. Slovakia declared itself in favor of a unified Czechoslovak state through its representatives

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who formed the ,,,lovak National Council, in an assembly at Turcansky Svaty :Martin on October 30th, with Matus Data as their chairman: In the next few days, the Austro-Hungarian and German Fronts collapsed. GermanEfungarian imperialism came to an end.

During these historic days, when a new Europe was being carved out of the-remains of war, The First National Assembly met in Prague on November 14th, and proclaimed the new state a republic, and elected Thomas Masaryk their first President, and installed the first government, with Dr. Kramar as prime minister: The war was over and the new and independent Czechoslovak state took its place among the free nations of the world. A dream of a hundred years finally came true: • • In order to better understand the foregoing series of events and the significance of the times, it might be well to take a short excu r sion into the history of the Czech people in the 14th century: After the death of Vaclav ITT, the last of the Czech Premysl dynasty rulers, the German Hapsburg ruling family assumed the throne in 1309.

Premysl male heirs to the throne died out and only princesses remained, The diplomacy and protokol of the noble families of those days required that the princesses marry rulers of other European countrles„r,3o that Czech princesses -rrrc!,,r,,,0°.7 hen me the brides of ,!'' n ability. °Mal unions amc"ng the -onean relatives were not as proz • • After . the death of all the Czech Prenaysl heirs the assembly of Czech

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Over 50,000 Czechoslovaks are helping the Allies against the Bolsheviks, Germans, and Austrians. Thousands of Czechoslovaks are being recruited at Camp Borglum near Stamford, Connccticutt. Assembling there from all over the .US, they underwent preliminary training and were shipped to France as quickly as possible, where, in time, they appeared and fought under their own flag. Here we see a number of the recruits during a rest period. One of the officers from this camp, Lt. Danielovsky, one of the Czechs' representatives in Vladivostok, later came to Washington to make an official report to President 1Vlasa.ryk. (Caption al,:d picture from "Around the World With a Camera."

(WW I Edition, 1919, courtesy R. W. Cervenka, Waco). states, roughly comparable to the parliaments of the world today, inherited the right to name their own rulers.

The Czech Premysl line of rulers came to an end with the death of Vaclav III, who was also the Polish and Hungarian king. He was assassinated in Olomouc in 1306, just as he was preparing to put down resistance in Poland. The glory of the Czech Premysl rulers came to an abrupt end. The assembly of Czech states then elected as their king the German Duke Heinrich (Henry), husband of the Czech princess Ann and sister of Vaclav III. He was followed by the German Luxemberg rulers, of which Karl (Charles) IV, son of John Luxemburg and the Czech princess Eliska Premysl, was simultaneously the Czech king, the German emperor, and king of Italy.

He was more Czech than he was German and spent most of his time in Pra gue. He was called "father" of his country , and died being mourned by the whole nation.

• After • the Luxemburg dynast y, the Polish dynasty Ja gailov came to the throne, and in the 16th century the Hapsburg rulers came to the throne.

All the members of this ruling family were not as benevolent as Charles IV,

and the Czech states grequently revolted in order to Maintain the right to a separate Czech crown. One such revolt was an historic and decisive and fateful one: the Battle of White Mountain, when the German emperor defeated Czech armies in 1620. The Czechs lost their standings as a separate entity and the Czech states, from that date on, could not choose their rulers. German kings and rulers ascended to the throne automatically.

(The German King Ferdinand led his forces against the Czechs during this furious encounter. This series of events also launched the Thirty Years' War, which finally ended in 1648).

• • During the period just before the reign of Emperor Franz Josef, the Czechs were harshly oppressed. The period gave birth to such leaders as Dobrovsky, Jungman, Puchmajer, Kramerins, and others. Thanks to these writers and scholars, pamphlets and newspapers were distributed to every village and hamlet in the Country, exhorting them to higher ideals and fervent patriotism. Books were published, exchanged, loaned and passed around, and the Czech spirit became awakened. It gradually' came to life.

The spirit of nationalism grew in the

flames of patriotism and national feeling. Czech books, afloat in a sea of German ideas, worked their magical influence. Without these Czech writers and scholars, the Czech people would have been completely Germanized. The people were coming to life after 600 years of Germanism and 300 years of oppression. To these Czech patriots belongs the undying respect and honor of ages to come. They paved the way to freedom and liberty. Unfortunately, most of them did not live to see or witness this birth of freedom, because the 28th of October 1918 came almost a hundred years later. Thanks to the Czech press and publications, Czech art, culture, and knowledge were able to survive even the harshest German measures.

• • A number of Czech poets and writers centributed, in large measure, to this rebirth, this regeneration of nationalism. Among them were: Jan Neruda, Svatopluk Cech, Jaroslav Vrchlicky, Julius Zeyer, K. J. Erben, and others.

The outstanding poets were Otakar Brezina, Petr Bezruc, and J. S. Machar.

Novelists were Bozena Nemcova, Vaclay Benes-Trebizskv, Karel V. Rais, Alois Jirasek, and the Mrstik brothers.

The famous painters were Manes, Mi-

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kulas Ales, J. Uprka, and J. Kalvoda.

Sculptors were Mysibek and Bilek.

Composers were Smetana, Dvorak, L. Janacek; historians were F. Palacky and J. Pekar; philosophers were Masaryk, Radel, and Kaderavek; political scientists were Palacky, Masaryk, and Rieger; renown traveller was Korensky.

Towards the end of the reign of Emperor Franz Josef, Austria got 'into a conflict with Serbia. The climax of this trouble was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in the Serbian city of Sarajevo in 1914. Austria declared war against Serbia. This was the beginning of World War I, which gradually involved almost all the major nations of the world. Hence the name "world war".

• • The Czech people suffered much at the hands of their Austrian rulers.

Prisons were full of Czech prisoners, Czech organizations were dissolved, newspapers closed, but the people P er -sitednhropsitn.Czechsoldir deserted the Austrian Army and allowed themselves to be put in prison.

Many workers and leaders were successful in getting out of the country, such as Masaryk, where he and others carried on the struggle to free their homeland. A Czech National Army (Legion) was former in Russia, and distinguished itself in many battles, most notably that, of Zborov. Masaryk %vent to Russia personally to see that the Czech Legions were accepted and recognized as Allied Forces. After the Bolsheviks came to power in Russia under Lenin, the Czech Legions participated in the occupation of Siberia after battling the Bolsheviks. Czech Legions likewise fought in France, Italy, and thus contributed immeasurably to future Czechoslovak independence. Thousands of untold Czech heroes spilled their blood on various European battlefields far removed from their homeland. They played a role which history must set aside as a special and great accomplishment.

Tbey deserve our respect and rememberance, Remember the Czech Legions!

• • In Austria and throughout its empire, things were corning to a rapid close. Austrian armies were being defeated on every front. Austria capitulated on 28 October 1918, and the Czechoslovak National Committee assumed the powers of government on

A pom-pom gun used by the Czechs in their campaign against the Russian Bolsheviks. The campaigns of the Czechs have had little advertising, but their heroism has been proven time and time again durin,s- their cooperation with the Allied Armies in the various sectors in Russia.

(Caption and picture taken from "Around the World with a Camera."

(WW I Edition, 1919, courtesy It. W. Cervenka, Waco). home soil. Masaryk came back after four years of exile to be elected first president of the newly-born republic.

His return was riotously greeted by the entire Czech nation. The ' Czech poet, Vik,tor Dyk, wrote a special poem, dedicated to Masaryk upon his triumphant return. (Poetry is extremely difficult to translate, and I would not even attempt to tamper with the words of such a master. Poet Dyk's poem can be found- in the Czech section. If your Czech is not good enough, you should have someone who is proficient in the language to read and explain the poem to you. --- Ed.) What has happene6 in and to Czechoslovakia since 1918 has now been recorded in the annals of history. Even during this period, the Czech nation and its people have suffered much. It may he small comfort, but surely the Czech people have, as a result of all their struggles, learned to rely less upon their ' "friends" and more upon themselves. There is no need to repeat the oft-heard Czech lament, "we are but a small nation!" According to the poet, Otakar Brezina, a nation and its peoplels the SUM total of its dead, its living, and the yet Unborn, and Czechs belong to the group which, since the days of Cyril and Methodins, surge on toward eventual triumph. An ancient Chinese Proverb, recently widely quoted, states that even a trip of a million miles Must begin with that first step.

The Czechoslovak people must take that first step with the realization that freedom and liberty are the sweetest of all posseasions, and will be forfeited only by a nation that is not aware of WHO they are and WHAT they want.

Truth WILL Prevail!

After the tempest of wrath has pass, ed, the rule of the country will return to thee, 0 Zzech People!

Cometnus Exp9mion

Id- 47. Seaton — Oct. 27th

Newt: wwfs wIlliarn Vita. :;r.. 64. passed away in Dallas Oct. 13th. Burial was in Pestnd Cern?tery, Dallas. Brother Vita was a member of Dallas Lodge No 84.

• Mrs. Frances (Ptaeek) Carnahan, 29, perished in a pickup accident on Oct. 12th. Her husband was also burned to death in the accident. Five children survive. Frances was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Otto Ptacek of Bomart;On, and Sister Ptacek is the youth leader at Lodge No. 77. Frances was a meather of Lodge No. 77,Bornarton.

The accident -Ocentred in 1V1unday, Texas.

A poster designed by the yo nth club of Pobstown Lodge- 117 captured • second place honors at the recent Texas Fraternal Congress heldni Austin.-SYD

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Jaiibusek accepted the award for the poster which bad competed in the SPJST' Convention last June in Dallas. OutStanding posters from several other friternal organizations also competed in this annual contest. * A picture postcard from the Jerry l\'tilans at the Olympic games in Mexico City informs- us that they are ". having a great time. The Czechoslovak C lympic team got a tremendous standing ov.)tion today when they marched in A. He opening ceremonies. We w( proud I() be Czechs!" o Anna Marie Blahuta, 79, passed away in. Robst()wn Riverside Hospital on Oct. 3. Burial was in Banquete Cemetery. Sister Blabitta was a member of Robstown Lodge No. 117.

SP4 Jerry. Torch of the Thra.11 community recently returned from an 18month tour of duty on Okinawa. He is spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Turek of Thrall.

After his leave, he will be stationed at Fort flood. All are members of SPJST Ledge No. 48, Beyersville. ) , )1Vfary Sue Moore, 21; passed away in ' a . Woca. hospital early Saturday, Oct. 19th. Mary Sue was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore of Waco. All are members of SPJST Lodge No. 66, 'Waco, Ldg. 92, Ft. Worth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oct. 27th

Features KATHY VFILA, 'MARRIES RAY rOTTKOTTER

Miss Kathy Jo Vrla, daughter of , Mr. and Mrs. Arnold M.. Vrla of Dallas, became the bride of Mr. Ray Pottkotter, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Pottwotter of Tyler on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1968, at a 2 o'clock mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Dallas. The couple exchanged vows before Rev. Robert Miller, Houston, cousin of the bridegroom, who was assisted by Rev. Don Fischer of St. Thomas Aquinas. Altar boys Eric and Chris Pottkotter are brothers of the bridegroom. Honor at- tendants were Miss Frances Miller, Waco, and Tim Pottkotter, Tyler, brother of the bridegroom.

Bridesmaids were Misses Sandra Pottkotter, bridegroom's sister, Teresa Vida, Marilyn Parma, Pat Parma, Frances Jo Kudrna, Patricia Trojacek, and Kathy Dolan.

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Flower girls were Catherine Bevan and Hecki Skrabanek; vocalist was Mrs. Joe Kudrna of Ennis.

Groomsmen were Emil Pustejovsky, Jr., Sidney Walker, Robert Hawkes, Gregory Cooper, John Clark, Larry Smith, William Dipprey and Danny Vrla, brother of the bride.

Kathy's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Vrla of. Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Vrla of Ennis. Mrs. 3. H. Pottkotter of Tyler is Ray's grandmother, and Mr. C. 1. Smith of Dallas is his grandfather.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a diamond white formal gown with Alencon lace embroidered with seed pearls on the bodice and sleeves and also extended across the hemline. Appliques of the same reembroidered lace with pearls enhanced

the cathedral length train. Her cathedral veil of bridal illusion was held by a lace and pearl beaded Dior bow.

A dinner-dance was held at the Sokol Athletic Center, Dallas.

Kathy finished a two-year program at the UniVersity of Texas at Arlington and is now working at Blue Cross in Dallas. Ray will graduate in January from the University of Texas Arlington with a degree in psychology.

He is employed with the Dow-Jones Co. After a three-day honeymoon, Ray and Kathy will live it 5003 Live 09,k, Apt, K. Dallas. Both are members of Lodge 130, Dallas.

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PICKLE RENEWS HIS PRAISE FOR CZECHOSLOVAK PEOPLE In a series of visits in Taylor and Granger, recently, Congressman Jake Pickle renewed his praise of the Czechoslovak people.

Pickle noted that Sunday, Oct. 8 was Czech Day at the State Fair and said "I't is only fitting that this group of people who have contributed so much to our country be honored by all Texans."

The congressman pointed out the important contributions made ; by Czechs "Not only in our state but in our nation."

"Their rich heritage, now blended so smoothly with that of other proud ethnic groups, has brought dignity and responsibility to America," he said.

Pickle attended a noon luncheon in Taylor and Knights of Columbus funcTaylor and Granger.

"This has been a truly inspiring day for me," the lawmaker said. "One of the greatest pleasures in being a Congressman is in visiting with Americans of widely varied clement. This country of ours, this melting pot, has become the greatest democracy in the world because of contributions like those made !by citizens of Czechoslovak background."

(From the Taylor Daily Press; submitted by Bro. Hugo Schefcak). , Celeb., Log. 92, Ft. Worth — Oct. 27th

LETTERS LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members, On Oct. 27th, we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Hall, Lodge 92, and we extend a cordial invitation to all Supreme Lodge officers, friends and members to attend this occasion.

We will be honored to have Brother Edward L. Marek, president of the Supreme Lodge, as our guest speaker and we will also be honored to have the Choral Club of Lodge 84, Dallas on our program. It is always a pleasure to hear this group sing the many favorite Czech songs and other selections. They will be dressed in their Czech kroje.

The celebration will begin with dinner at 11:30 until 1:30 p.m.; the program will begin at 2 p.m., and a dance will be held from 6 to 10 p.m.; music by the HomisFair Band from Texasland, the Hub City Dutchmen

from Yoakum. They will play your favorite polkas, waltzes, and modern music.

We are looking forward to seeing you and hope you will come and help us celebrate this occasion.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Paprskar Czech Day, Ldg. 88, Houston — Oct. 27th

OPENING OF NEW ADDITION SEATON STAR. HALL Seaton Star Hall SPJST Lodge No. 47 would like to take this opportunity to extend to all Supreme Lodge officers, directors, SPJST members and friends, an invitation to the Grand Opening of our enlarged and air-conditioned hall on Oct. 27th, 1968. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. there will be a ribbon-cutting. Music for dancing will begin at 2:30 p.m., with the four following bands: Vrazel Polka Band, Otis Beck and His Melody 5, Ray Baca Orchestra, and the Temple Rhythm Masters, playing throughout the evening until about 9:30 p.m. There will be games and entertainment for all. The kitchen will open at 1:30 p.m., serving barbecue on bun, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, and popcorn. Plenty of icecold beverages will be available.

Come one and all — bring the family for an evening of entertainment!

Fraternally, J. L. Vanicek President Amit y . Ccleb„ Ld g . 92. Ft. Worth — Oct. 27th LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends: These various chairmen are going to need, your help on the grand opening Oct. 27th at, 1 :30 p.m.; Bar Chairmen, Willie and Adeline Kohutek Kitchen, William and Lillian Rosanek and Dan and Geraldine Balusek Games, Frankie Klinkovsk-; Teddy Bear stand, Walter and Annie Jakubec Ball Throwing Stand, Eugene Fricke, assistant youth leader.

Lodge 47 is asking members to donate at least one prize to be used at the games stand. It can be valued 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. You can tell Bro. KlinkovSky what it is worth. Everyone has something around that can be used for this good cause ® grocery or staples of any variety.

Ladim, we are asking again for kolaches or cakes for the kitchen. It might be cool that day and a good cup of coffee along with something sweet would be awfully nice. This,

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 along with sausage and barbeclic sandwiches, will be just what the doctor ordered.

Tickets will be $1-50 per person for this special doings — afternoon and evening entertainment.

Ribbon-cutting and speeches at 1:30 The Seaton Choral Group will sing for your pleasure. Cake walk by the Youth Club. Dancing starts promptly at 2:30.

Four bands for your dancing pleasure Vrazels, Otis Beck and his Melody Five, Ray Baca, and Temple Rhythm Masters, Fraternally, Ruby (Pavlica) Bolton Day, Ldg. 88, Houston — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members, Let's remember the domino tou amerit Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m.

The youth club will have a cake walk and a , concession stand.

Our next meeting will be held on the 2nd Sunday of November (the 10th), at 2 p.m. We would like to urge more members to attend our meetings.

Fraternally, Ethel Zavodny Reporter Ex p ansion, Celeb.. Ldg. 47. Seaton — Oct. 27th TO THE MEMBERS OF DIST. V: Brothers and Sisters: The officers of District 5 will meet at Bill Williams', Richmond, Texas, on Nov. 12th at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to determine the date and place of the District 5 spring- meeting. In this connection, lodges desiring to host the spring meeting are urg ed to contact any district officer or he present, t, the district officers' meeting on Nov. 12th.

Fraternally, F. A. Kadlecek Secretary, Dist. 5 Expansion Celeb., Ldg. 47, Seaton — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Members, Lodge 130 will have their Third Annual Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Polka Peppermints will play. All you "Spooks" get your costumes on and see if you'll be the lucky winner in the costume parade.

Don't forget our next lodge meeting will he Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 4 p.m.

Bro. Bob and Sister Helen Oates will host the supper following the meeting.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla Secretary

edncsday, October _23 9 196f LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, Czech Day is this Sunday at Lodge 88, and here is what you can enjoy on this great clay: 1. A chicken barbecue dinner served from 11:30 on.

2. . A Czech heritage display from 10:30 a.m. to =1:30 p.m. interesting and no charge!

3. Radio Station TURD broadcasting the "American-Czech Hour" live from our stage, with MC. Joe Gavranovic and the Gil Baca Orchestra playing that good music from 12:30 to 2:30!

4. An impressive program starting at 2:30 p.m. honoring past members of the lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with two great speakers, Pres -Elect. Nick Morris and Mr. Lad Mauch!

5. Dance following the program with popular .Lee Roy Matocha playing that good mixed music! As you can see, Czech Day is sure to be one you will remember with fond memories!

The lodge had a nice .meeting; quite a number of new members were initiated by Pres. Louis Harms and Vice Pres. Ernest Hanka. Secy. F. A. Kadleeek read the minutes, which were approved as read. YL Marlene Caraway told about the youth activities and announced that their October social was to see the play "Under the Yum Yuan Tree" at the Houston Music Theater on the 26th. Birthclay Club Pres. Della Kadlecek told about the Sisters having a profitable month. Lillian Finn told about some Day and that the organizers' meeting would be on the 21st. Pres. Louis Hanes said that on Czech Day our lodge would present plaques to some of the mothers and fathers of the past who did so much for the lodge. Thursday Social Night Vice Chairman Ed Kadlecek told about the committee serving refreshments to a huge crowd, and Bro, Hanes -complimented the committee and the youth on serving refreshments to so many in so short a time!

Board Chinn. A. L. Hilsher gave his good report and reminded members that the certificates they loaned are ready to be picked up. Editor-Elect Rudy Sefcik commented on the splendid faith of the members in lending the certificates and helping the lodge accomplish so much in such a short time. Ernest Hanka told about Radio Station TURD ,broadcasting from our lodge stage on Czech Day and said

VESTN:i.K that Marlene Caraway and John Zinko are with him on the Radio Program Committee. Entertainment Vice Chinn.

Harley-Cox, told about the lodge activities. Evelyn Vornsand announced that it is a- Halloween Dance this Saturday when that popular orchestra of Weimar, Ray Jurecka, will play (come in Halloween costume if you like); she alsO announced that advance tickets for the Pre-Thanksgiving Dance on Nov. 27th, which is a Western Dance with Ozzie Middleton and his Westerners furnishing the 'good music, would go on sale around the first. John Hilsher said that the Auditing Committee had examined the books and recomniencled all reports be approved.

Bar Chairman Jack Gill said that he aria his Co-Chum. Joe Miksch want to thank the following 'members who helped in building the cooler: Fd Kadlecek, John and Frank Broz, Stanley Elsner, Karl Lindemann, Clarence Finer, Edwin Klesel, Joe Fusig, Bill Vornsand, Harold Alford, Ernest Hanka, H. Jarisch, Harvey Lee, Tian Kostom (for taking care of the sheet metal work), Gene Barcak, and Harvey Lee (for engineering and donating all the adhesives) ; they did a fine job!

Ernest Hanka told about him and Emil Horelica attending the Texas Fraternal Congress in Austin; Emil won the trip for getting the most members in our district! Chinn. Harry Rice of the Rules and Regulations Committee asked the members to submit in writing any changes they wish to propose. Emil Vala, Doris Knapick and Emil Horelica were elected on the Remuneration Committee.

Names in the News: "Happy Birthday" was sung at the meeting to Joan Zalmanek, Margie Barcak, Frank Tilich, Mildred and Gregg Holeman, Bruce Lindemann, Karen Broz, Linda and Johnnie Little, Lynn Lesak, Jack and Marty Gill, Doris Knapick, Sandra Sembera, Frank Bravenec, Shirley Hilsher, Diane Polnick, Irene Slovacek, and Rodney May tinak! Sue and Elmer :High donated the beverages for the social following the meeting! Faithful hard worker's Annie Vala and Mary Elsner prepared the snacks! The door prizes were won by Agnes Lesak and Frankie Sembera! Tim Kostom, with the help of Evelyn Vornsand, showed the slides that Mary and Alex Johnson brought back from their trip to Jerusalem, Turkey and Greece! We

9 were happy to get Frances Olexa and Agnes Miculka on our Display Committee; don't miss the Czech heritage display on Czech Day! Mickie Rice is the efficient secretary on the Display Committee, doing all the typing for us! Sue and Elmer High has eharge of the Knights of Dixie dance and were helped by Agnes and Rudy Lesak!

Rosa Lee and Tim Kostom and Evelyn and Bill Vornsand enjoyed a vacation at Monterrey, Mexico! The following couples enjoyed the Texas-Oklahoma football game and the State Fair at Dallas: Harry R,ice, Erriesi Hanka, Louis flanus, Tint Kostoin. Prank Ildsher, Jim Lyons, and Squally Lyons!

Frances and Frank Olexa awl Lillian and Floyd Pryor sherd three weeks at Las Vegas; they enjoyed ;iicti performers as Alan King and Buddy Hackett and the plane trip there and back! Elsie and A, J. Zalesky and their friends were celebrating A. J.'s birthday at the Vrazel Dance, where hundreds of happy guests enjoyed that great Vrazel music! Elsie Zolosky and Faye Evetts want to remind you that it is a good home-made stew srpoer this Thursday! Agnes Miculka is working on getting a picture in the ifouston Chronicle publicizing our C.'ech Day! Hoping to see you at the stew supper Thursday, at the Ray Jurecka Halloween Dance Saturday, and at our Czech Day, with its barbecue chicken dinner, Czech display, radio broadcast, program and danee with famous Lee Roy Matocha!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcfnup Czech Da y , r,dc. 88, Hour ton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oct, 27th LODGE NO. 39, BI vAisr

Dear Brothers and Sisters: We will have an election of officers at our Nov. 10th 'meeting, Please be present because this is a very important meeting. It will start promptly at 2 o'clock.

The sisters are asked to bring sandwiches or p astries for a social after the meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kt der Secretary Expansion Celeb.. Lag. 47, Sea ton --- Oct. 27th SOKOL CORPUS cri.R.P7at

Invitation to Sokol Picnic in Corpus

Sokol Corpus Christi is having its 38th annual fall picnic on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, at the Sokol 11:111, 5140 Kostoryz Road.

A barbecued beef feast with all the trimmings, will be ser ved from 12

10 noon to 2 p.m.; supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Both meals will be served from $1.25 per plate; carryouts for those who can't stay.

Bro. Frank C. ' Sacky, president of the local Sokol unit, will have the welcome speech and announce the program. During the afternoon for entertainment, there will be-music by Majek's Orchestra and maybe other bands, if they are available; also some form of games plus refreshments.

Members are asked to help out in the barbecue pit and in the kitchen and bring some pastry as usual.

'The public is cordially invited.

Sokol Picnic Committee John Stasa, Publicity

VESTNIK nominating committee as follows: Mrs. Wallace Bartek, Mrs. Jean Engbrock, and Mr. John Coufal.

See you soon.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Anniv. Celeb., Ldz. 92, Ft. Worth — Oct. 27 tji

CZECH. DAY AT LODGE 88, HOUSTON

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 Abraham Lincoln have molded the destinies of the American people, and we will never forget them. The Czechoslovak nation produced such a man in.

Thomas Garrigue • Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia. This hu-. manitarian's association with the U.S. has been intimate and historymaking. He married an American lady, Miss Charlotte Garrigue, who shared with him the ups and downs of an eventful and active life. It was his choice to use her name along with, his own.

Upon Prof. Masaryk's visit to the U.S. in October 1918, after President Woodrow Wilson had refused to negotiate separate peace with the Hapsburgs, pointing out that no one but the liberated people themselves would decide their future, Prof. Masaryk issued the Declaration of CzechoslOvak Independence. This declaration became the Magna Charta of the Czech Republic. It is worthwhile to quote it today, when once again we are in the midst of struggles for the realization of freedoms everywhere: "We accept the ideals of MOdern Democracy, and we shall maintain them because for centuries they have been the ideals of our own people. We accept the principles of America as laid down by her president; the principle of liberated humanity, and the real equality of nations and their governments, who shall derive their lawful authority only from the consent of the• governed. 'We, the people of Comenius, cannot but accept these principles as laid down in the Amer-. ican Declaration of Independence, and in the principles of Lincoln, and in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen."

Dear Friends, After all the information in previous issues we all know Czech Day at Lodge 88 is Oct. 27th. Most of us who are of Czech descent do not need a rundown on what this is all about, but it is my feeling that some of you members who were welcomed into our organization do not understand and even wonder why we wish to celebrate this Czech Day, Ldp;. 88, Houston -- Oct. 27th event. It is to be remembered that LODGE NO. 8'7, TEMPLE this benevolent society was organized Dear Members and Friends, at La Grange in 1897 by some of the Our lodge held its regular meeting leading pioneers of , Czech birth and Oct. 13th at 2 p.m. origin. We welcome aand love you memPresident Zatopek called the meetbers who are not Czech, and we feel ing to order and the Pledge of Allegyou love us too. In fact, my husband iance was led by RandyShenkir. is not and does not speak Czech, and Members were asked to stand in yet he has been accused of being more silence for a few moments in memory Czech than I am, of a deceased member, Mrs. Horava.

Most of us feel our history deeply The minutes of the previous meeting and personally. Our lovely country is in Were read and approved as read. the very heart of Europe, landlocked, The following new members were for which reason it has always been accepted into our lodge: Norbert a hapless land. It consists of BoShofner, Warren Davis Shofner, James hemia, Moravia, and Slovakia. Since Raymond Coker, Mary Elizabeth Fish-, Slavic tribes first pushed down from er, Eugene E. Kadlecek, Basilio Martithe north — perhaps as early as the nez, Sr., Gerald Valley, Linda Louise first century A.D. — their descendants White, Carol Ann White, John Thomhave sought elusive nationhood. On as Jr., Bonita Rose Barnes, and Juthis rich soil a great Slovak Empire A. Barnes. We welcome these flourished briefly, then died to fall new members and hope they will atunder Hungarian rule for a thousand years. Czechs, too, enjoyed their own tend our meetings. kingdom, Bohemia, for several cenAfter some discussion by lodge turies, only to fall under the rule of members, a motion was made and secAustria's Hapsburgs until 1918. onded that Lodge 87 will be open on It is fitting to quote the famous decSaturdaa evenings, beginning Saturlaration made by the German ChanOn Oct. 28, 1918, a revolution took , day, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m., so come out cellor Bisrnark after his victory over place throughout the land, and on Nov. , and bring your friends; there will be Austria in 1886: "Whoever is master 14, 1918 the free people elected Massome domino tournaments and I know of this land is master of Europe. Euraryk as their first president. He was everyone will enjoy having the lodge ope must, therefore, never allow any still on American soil when the news hall open. nation but the Czechs to rule it, since reached him, and the following day he Mrs. Frances Bartek mentioned that that nation does not lust for dominapaid President Wilson his , last visit the youth club will enter a float in the tion. The boundaries of this land are to thank him heartily. annual Christmas Parade, so let's all the safeguard of European security and trsl to help them with this project.

This beautiful land is famous for its he who moves them will plunge EurWe enjoyed having two of our new ope into misery." mining industries, agriculture, eduembers present at the October meetcation, glassware and china. More rill o -history of nations refers occasing and hope that Mrs. Juanita A. than 2500 castles survive. The people Barnes and daughter Bonita Rose will ionally to a man or woman who has love art and music. Through their be with us at every meeting. left an indelible mark upon the lines gymnastic societies called "Sokols," the.

Our next meeting will be held Nov. of his or her people, and whose signiCzechs practice the doctrine, "A sound 10th. Everyone try to be present beficance at the same time transcends mind in a sound body." In fact, Czechcause this Will be election day. the national boundaries. Here George oslovakia produces many of the world's President Zatopek appointed the Washington, Thomas Jefferson and most daring circus acrobats. Much,

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much more could be said about this wondrous land but now our hearts go out to them. The republic lasted only twenty years and history is yet to be made.

I hope future generations of the SPJST remember this day always and honor it. During the program on Oct. 27th, When Fred Buri sings "The StarSpangled Banner," and your heart swells with pride, perhaps a tear will come- to your eyes when Helen Hegwood sings the Czech National Anthem, which when translated menus "Where Is My Home?"

We hope you share this day with us.

Fraternally yours, Lydia Hendrick Czech Day, Ldg. 88, Houston — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. Si, NEEDVILLE

Dear Members, We had a nice crowd for our regular meeting Sunday, Oct. 13th. Pres. Charlie Matcek opened the meeting and Ava Marie Toon led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

A moment of silent tribute was paid to our deceased member, Robert Wayne Patt6n.

The minutes were read and the treasurer's report given.

Highlights of the District 5 meeting were reported by Pres. Matcek, He praised Bro. Nick Morris' speech. I am sorry I had to miss it.

Sister Lillie Mae Toon reported on the fine youth program there. Ava and Darrell Toon participated in it.

Sick -members reported were Bro. Marvin Leonard, in the hospital in Richmond, and Sister Lillie Hurta who is doing well at home now.

For our proposed fish fry it was decided to have Bro. Victor Werner get more information before we plan one, And on deciding whether we want to enlarge and remodel our lodge hall, we decided to elect a committee to get plans and estimates to present to lodge members at a later date. Serving on this committee are Brothers Louis Teykl, Frank Veselka, Arnold Franck, Edwin Susan, and Sister Helen Bryson.

New members admitted into the lodge are Bro. Paul F. Schumacher, Raymond R. Matula, William Robert Boll and Sister Evelyn Boll. Admitted with a transfer from Lodge 28, East Bernard, was Constant Janek, Leslie Darvin flurta, who resides in Smithville, took out additional insurance.

Sfif FJ7 I'd like to correct a name sent in last month: Edda Hattie Lam should read Law. It was also agreed to have our annual Christmas program following our regular meeting in December.

The youth club will have a bake sale in downtown Needville Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m, The youth are asking the ladies of the adult lodge for their kind help with baked goods pies, cakes, bread, and kolaches.

First door prize (cash) was won by Bro. Joe Lubojacky, and second prize (a box of home-made candy, donated

by Grandma Matcek), was won by Bro. Frank Kunz.

Our annual meeting next month will start One hour earlier, promptly at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Bryson eeleb., La g.. 47, Seaton. — Oct. 27th

Reports DISTRICT H AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER SALES

Dear Fellow Workers: Excellent production during August and September brought our 1968 total to 391 members written for a total of $1,108,000 of insurance.

Congratulations to Bro. Willie Dusek of Lodge 80, Holland for winning the expense-paid trip to the Texas Fraternal Congress.

Our top organizer during August was Bro. Willie Heil of Lodge 48, Beyersville. Our top organizer during September was Bro. Willie Dusek of Lodge 80, Holland.

Our top producers for August and September are as follows: Name Mem. Ins. Willie Dusek 27 $46,000 Willie Heil 13 36.000 Jerry Barber 1 15,000 Dan Balusek 5 14,000 L. J. Zatopek 9 12 500 Jerry Mikulas 6 9,000 Frank Klinkovsky 5 9,000 Rudy Ivicic 3 8,000 Alfred Gensler 3 6,500 Amelia Pokorny 5 5,000 4,000 L. J. Shiller 4 3 Norma Cavanaugh 3,000 We welcome two new organizers to our producers. They are Dan Balusek of Lodge 47, Seaton and Norma Cavanaugh of Lodge 20, Granger. Best of luck to both of you!

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Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska Dist. Organizer, Dist. III. Annie. Celeb., Lrl‘.. 92, Ft. Worth — Oct. 2,th

SPECIAL SALTS REPORT FROM DISTRICT FIVE

Houston, Texas I am writing this report with pleasure and pride because I wish to salute enthusiastically our District 5 organizers for an outstanding job. The results of nine months of conscientious work by you faithful organizers shows us that the allotted quota for 1968 was reached and exceeded by $35,000. The .Supreme Lodge report shows in plain figures that 50 per cent of the applications and insurance written was the untiring work of you District 5 organizers, I do not want this to sound like bragging, but it is record-breaking news and I must therefore emphasize this fact. But we mist not stop now, Three more months are ahead of us before the door closes on 1968. In three months quite a bit can be added to what we already have. I sincerely urge everyone of you organizers not to slack in your work and do your job well, as you have in the past. I wish to call attention to the organizers who have written less than $12,000 up to now. Please, for your own benefit, try to come up to $12,000 or over. The organizers who continually work will not slow down; they usually keep a steady pace. You have established a new record in nine months, and three months are left to offer our good people Security, Protection, Retirement, and Contentment.

The Fraternal Congress contest closed and, to my surprise, I find that Brother Emil Horelica, for the third time in a row, won the contest in District Five, after spending over three weeks on his vacation in Czochosliovakia. I had no idea he would be able to make up for lost time, but he did it again with 87 applications!

Congratulations, Brother Emil: I know you enjoyed your award in Austin, at the convention.

Now I have the pleasure of listing the names of organizers who contributed to our record-breaking victory.

Only two organizers stayed on the sidelines, but I do have hopes that before the year closes all our District Five organizers will he on the active roster.

Lod g e Mem. Ins.

Horelica, Emil Kadlecek, Della

88 254 359,500 88 183 233,500

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12 Mikeska, Evelyn Miculka, Agnes Kruse, Lillian Lostak, A. L. Cameron, E. E. Skrabanek, J. M. Hegwood, Helen Hanus, Louis Bristik, Albert Franek, Bessie Hanka, Ernest Kamas, Le Roy Lesak, Agnes Olexa, Frances Baethe, Herman Jaroszewski, J. Hilsher, John Melnar, Alvin Hilsher, A. L. Kadlecek, Louise Tumis, Sidon Broz, Rita Dolezal, Frank Prochaska, Jerry Kern, C. P. Lindemann, Lowrina Finn, Lillian Walenta, Mylada Cieslewitz, J. Vornsand, Evelyn Beran, Frank Jr. Wagner, Jim Cervenka, Leroy Hendrick, Lydia Surovec, Ludwig I3eran, Georgie Blinka, John Conway, R. Zucha, Mrs. Steve

88 88 111 91 170 139 88 88 88 81 88 81 88 88 88 146 88 146 88 88 142 88 88 65 139 88 88 114 142 88 146 139 170 88 112 146 81 146 24

144 91 53 25 8 17 62 28 36 26 23 16 61 10 41 48

24 27 20 12 33 31 6 1 9 10 11 10 9 8 7 4 3 3 4 2 2 2 1

273,000 228,500 208,500 194,500 145,000 140,500 123,500 95,000 90,500 87,000 87,000 68.000 82,000 65,000 61,000 56,000 53,500 53,500 41,000 36,500 36,500 36,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 19,500 12,500 11,500 8,500 8,500 6,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 1.000

$3,035,000 1,353 Members wish to acknowledge and give credit to the organizers for August and September.

August: Brother J. M. Skrabanek, Lodge 139, first place, with $100,000 of insurance.

Sister Evelyn Mikeska, Lodge 88, first place in members and third in insurance with $42,500.

Sister Lillian Kruse, Lodge 111, second place, with $47,000 insurance.

Sister Della Kadlecek, second place, with 28 members, Lodge 88.

Brother John Bilsher, Lodge 88, third place, with 10 members.

September: Brother Emil Horelica, first place, with $119,500 insurance and first place with 78 members.

Brother E. E. Cameron, second place, With $105,000 insurance, Lodge 170.

Sister Della Kadlecek, second place, with 24 members, Lodge 88.

Sister Agnes Miculka, Lodge 88, third place, with $99,500 insurance.

Sister Evelyn Kikeska, Lodge 88, third place, with 22 members.

It is a pleasant feeling that 13 lodges out of 18 gained during the nine months in membership and in volume, which helps any lodge a tthe end of each calendar year. They are as follows: Lodges, 24, 65, 81, 91, 88, 111, 112, 114, 132, 139, 142, 146, and 170.

I am very enthusiastic and grateful over the wonderful work during the nine months you organizers produced - some more, some less, but each one of you had a part in bringing our district to our victory in record time. I wish to thank all of you who, in any way, contributed to our success and still will do so for the remainder of 968.

Fraternally yours, Frances Olexa District 5, Organizer Expansion Celeb., Ldg. 47, Seaton - Oct. 27th

SPJST Bulletin Board SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS - 1969 The spring meeting of District I has been set for April 27th, 1969. Place and other details will be announced later. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ The spring meeting of District II has been set for Sunday, April 20, 1969.

Host lodge will be Lodge 80, Holland.

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

Anniv. Celeb.. L(14. 92, Pt. Worth - Oct. 27th ATTENTION, LODGE 88: All you good cooks of Lodge 88 are kindly asked to contribute pastry and all sorts of baked goods for our Czech Day celebration this coming Sunday.

Pies, cakes, strudel, kolaches, all of your useal fine products will be most welcomed.

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The feller who passes you on the curve, usually turns off at the next road.

-SPJST ,

Columbus discovered the Virgin Islands on his second voyage.

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 BY-LAWS OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER of the STATE OF TEXAS (SPJST) AS AMENDED IN THE XXth GENERAL CONVENTION, JUNE 1968 (Continued) ARTICLE 29 a) To be a director of the Supreme Lodge an individual must meet the following requirements: (1) Be an active member of the Society; (2) Have his p remiums, dues and assessments, if any, paid; (3) Must, have been a member of the Society for at least five consecutive years; (4) Be a citizen of the United States at the time of his election; (5) Be capable of assuming the responsibilities as outlined in the constitution under the heading of "Directors"; (6) Is present in the convention or has an excuse acceptable by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the delegates; and (7) Has a knowledge of both the Czech and English languages. b) No member of the Supreme Lodge, 'editor, medical examiner, or state youth director may hold any other position in the districts.

ARTICLE 30.

No person can be an employee of the Supreme Lodge if he is related to any member of the Supreme Lodge within the third degree, as construed under Article 432 of the Texas Penal Code.

ARTICLE 31: Members of the Supreme Lodge assume duties of their respective offices on January 1 following their election.

ARTICLE 32.

In the event of death, resignation or permanent disability of any member of the Supreme Lodge, Chief Medical Examiner, Editor, or State Youth Director, such vacancy will be filled by the Supreme Lodge excepting the office of president, which is filled according to Article 36-a, and excepting directors. The determination as to whether or not permanent disability exists shall be by two-thirds vote of the Supreme Lodge and that determination shall be final.

ARTICLE 33. a) No member of the Supreme Lodge shall receive commission for the sale

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 of property belonging to this Society. b) No member of the Supreme Lodge can buy property from this Society until such real estate is appraised at least by two directors and two members familiar with such real estate. c) No officer of the Supreme Lodge nor his wife can be an organizer for this Society and receive compensation for his services as organizer.

VESTN±K cordial and fraternal relations among our members and sees that official affairs of the lodge are properly carried out.

1) :He arranges for respectable representation of the Society. g) He convenes and conducts the convention up to the time ' of the election of the convention chairman. h) With the assent and approval of ARTICLE 34. the majority of the Members of the Supreme Lodge, he employs all necesa) Regular meetings Of the Supreme sary office force for the Supreme Lodge are held quarter-annually, the second Thursday in January, April,l Lodge and all other necessary help July, and October. in case of an emerneeded by the ,E , upreme Lodge. He is gency the preSident has the right to• responsible for their services. i) The president must appoint two change the date of the meeting to a (2) members to a three (3) member prior or later date. cOmmittee on 'credentials at least one b) The president calls special meetmonth prior to the convention. ings of the Supreme Lodge in case of j) He has direct control over the emergencies. In the event that seven youth activities. members of the Supreme Lodge deHe approves youth directors termine a necessity for a special meet-elected by ' districts in the district and the president refuses to call meetings. such a meeting, the seven members h The president , together with the may, by written notice, call all memyouth directors, will formulate a set bers of the Supreme Lodge to such a of rules and plans for the youth acspecial meeting and hold the meeting. tivities to be carried out in the disc) Any seven (7) members constitute a quorum for deliberations at such a tricts and local lodges.

ARTICLE 36. Vice President meeting. a) The vice president of the Supreme DITTOS OF OFFICERS Lodge assists the president and is his ARTICLE 35. President, successor in case of vacancy, and would a) The president is the official head vacate the office of vice president. of the Society and the head of all b) He is in charge of the insurance departments. He .must have knowledge department and has direct control over of both English and Czech languages, the district and local organizers. ust have previous business exc) If the lodge neglects to select its e in the fraternal insurance underwriter, the vice president apfield. points the local underwriter, who must e b) Ti-' have been a rilember at least six months (with the exception of new lodges), supervises his prOdutetion, and has tbe right to dismiss him. d) He appoints and discharges disat 6u ElreD e Lodge, trict organizers, after consultation render; to i. ;at body reports of various with the district director. All district administral lye, investment and insurorganizers must conduct quarterance activities in the Society. He makes annual meetings of underwriters. These written reports to all members of the trieetings must be constructive and Supreme lodge wheneve.r be discovers - educational. District organizers rnust that some officer is neglecting his submit men y reports of their acduties or otherwise deserves cautiontivities to the vice president of the ing. rne Lodge.

Si.Y ri all Y'inoint e) The vice-presideM 1 i all- done e. one membe.r to a thm , °mf pro: anatee on credentials t least one d) Tic month 1.) , Ior to the comic' por. material 1-11pares P ^C' f) tthe and 1 . aids for insie . s ice v,,ork, supervision of and Within the duties g) He directs and conducts educaof such officer. tional programs in every district at e) He visits local lodges to maintain least once a year.

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hi He punishes once a month in the official organ a report of the progress of the Insurance Department. i) Together with the president, he looks after appropriate publicity for the Society. j) He prepares and outlines programs for group initiation of members in local lodges.

ARTICLE 37. Secretary a) The secretary of the Supreme Lodge is in charge of the administrative department. He receives, attends to, and replies to all correspondence, with the exception of letters addressed to other officers, which he delivers to them unopened. b) Ile publishes a monthly report in the organ of all members who die, stating their names and ages at the time of death, number of their certifica te, and duration of membership in the Society. c) He records minutes of all transactions of the Supreme Lodge and informs the membership, through the medium of the official organ, of all important conclusions reached in meetings of the Supreme Lodge. d) He is responsible for maintaining com p lete records and accounting of certificate loans. e) He advertises in newspapers for real estate loans and attends to procuring loans at the suggestion Of the Supreme Lodge.

1) He has custody of the seal of the nciety. g) Ilvery purchase and sale of bonds and stock, name of the firm, name of the agent or agents who sold the bonds, and their addresses must be recorded by the secretary in the minutes.

-t.-.?nu'rice of the State Examiner's report by the entire Supreme Lod ge, prepares mimeographed copies thereof, and mails one copy of the entire report to the secretary of every local lodge, and to members at their request. i) He performs all other duties of this Societe which are not specifically mentioned or assigned to, him or to ^V.Icr °Pficer of the Supreme Lodge. i 1 T'rep c p onsible for maintaining ,°''; ;'5 of rermli cations for real estate loans and delivers to the 7-, rticl-lar information : 1 11 1 ))g to them.

ArTPICIE 38. Treasurer a) The treasurer of the Supreme Lodge has in his custody all matters

14 , pertaining to the investment of all the funds of the Society. He maintains accurate records of real estate loans, of all insurance protection, and of all taxes on properties owned by the Supreme Lodge, it is his duty 10 see that initercst and installments are paid promptly, b) :Fle has under its snp e.°visio^i real estate belonging to the flociety, and attends to maintaining . it in good condition. c) He receives from the secretary ail approved applications for real estate, loans, and maintains an accurate list' of same, and receives all title papers from the tugal advisor, d) He makes a report of the static-; of all delinquent loans in every meeting of the Supreme Lodge, e) Ile accepts bunt the financial secretary all income belonging to the Supreme lodge and deposits it in the various banks design:tied therefor by the Supreme I od!..e. c) All mollifiers of the Supreme Lodge must deliver to the treasurer a written report of each trip made by them on behalf of this Society, and the treasurer submits such reports to the directors for examination.

ARTICLE 39. Financial Secretary a) He maintains accurate accounts of the various funds of the Society, a mailing list of the subscribers to Lim Vestnik, files all monthly reports, statements and supplements, and to, gether with the Supreme, Lodge treasurer keeps accurate accounts of all the receipts and disbursements and presents these books to the directors for examination. b) He accepts from the treasurer bank .deposits and .mails out receipts to the respective payors. c) lie purchases all necessary books and stationery for his officio, with the approval of the officers of the Supreme Lodge. d) -He publishes monthly in the official organ an audited account; of income and expenses on forms approved by the directors. e) At the termination of the year, he prepares an annual report and forwards it to the Commissioner of Insurance, and has it pi blislied in the official organ.. lie xublish-cs annually. but TI M; Intel than June first, an annual valuation .report of the Society, based on the report to the State Board of Insurance.

VPSTNIIC g) He demands payment of all premiums from the respective lodges which do not promptly pay their accounts for the preceding- month by the 25th day of the sue cTeding month. hI Ite main tains an exact list of all nminbers of every lodge, and on request of the local lodge secretary, mails him a list of members of his lodge. i) The financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge has the power and authority to check the books of every local lodge at any time he deems such procedure necessary for the benefit of the Supreme Lodge and the local lodge, j) in the month of October of the pre-convention year, the financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge shall notify each lodge as to the number of qualified vol es in order that each lodge may elect the proper number of delegates to the convention. kl He receives premiums and money coming to the treasury of the Society and delivers all of the vouchers and money to the treasurer for him to deposit without delay in the various banks selected forâ&#x20AC;˘ that 'p urpose by the Supreme Lodge, in the name of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Be nevolent Order of the State of Texas.

ARTICLE 10. Legal Advisor The legal advisor most conscientiously study the laws pertaining to life insurance societies, and represent the lodges and the Society in all their legal matters, transact all loans from receipt of the application, commitment and appraisal forms from the sec'etas y, together with all correspondence in connection with the loan: -prepares all loan instruments, examine abstracts, title commitments, clbse the loans, and attend to all legal matters pertaining to the SPJST, deliver all abstracts and loan instruments in connection with the loan to the treasurer of the Supreme Lodge.

ARTICLE 41. Directors a) The directors shall have constant control and superviSion over the management and progress of the Society.

Directors require that all of the bylaws, all decisions of the convention and decisions of the Supreme Lodge be strictly complied with. b) The directors require that a repo â&#x20AC;˘ t be given of all the services performed by all Supreme Lodge officers and the state youth director before every quarterly meeting of the Supreme Lodge,

Wednesday, October 91, 1983 c) The directors maintain an inventory of all bonds, stocks, real estate, real estate notes, as well as of all property belonging to the Society, to enable them to properly follow the work of the officers ;Ind deliver an inventory of all bonds and stocks to members of the Supreme Lodge. di At each quarterly meeting they demand a list of all bonds, stocks, and real estate loans upon which any installment of principal or interest is delinquent. e) They reuire that reports of of fieel's be published regularly in We official organ on a newly revised form if) The directors examine tell books and have the authority to but out errors to office help and the principal officers. gi The directors inspect all bonds and stocks belonging to the Society deposited in the bank, semi-annually, and take an inventory of the bonds and stocks. They deliver an inventory to all members of the Supreme LOdge.

141 The directors are obligated to notify the legal advisor of every violation of the by-laws and request his assistance for the necessary remedy. i) Before any real estate belonging to the Society is sold, the president and treasurer of the Supreme lodge, together with the director in whose district the land is situated, shall appraise the land and recommend the Price for which the land should be sold. j) The directors present a re0Ort to the memberS, through the Vestnik, of their investigation and supervision every six months, k) Whenever the directors deem it necessary they have the right to employ a certified public accountant to prepare a detailed report concerning the condition of the Society.

1) Each director shall cooperate with all the lodges and the members , in his district: shall represent the district that elected him in all conferences of the Supreme Lodge; and shall present to the Supreme Lodge all the affairs and recommendations of his district.

He shall report to the district on all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Society. ml The Supreme Lodge shall apportion annual premium refunds on certain certificates to be paid to the members from the Mortuary Fund. The

Wednesday, October 23, 1963 premium refund scale shall be made in view of the current operations and financial condition of thp Society, and shall be recommended by the actuary of the Society. The Supreme Lodge may exclude certain classes of certificates from premium refunds or certificates on which less than five full years' premiums have been paid and may place any other limitation on the premium refund scale it may deem necessary and equitable. The manner and time of payment of premium refunds shall also be approved by the Supreme Lodge.

ARTICLE 42. Supreme Lodge a) The Supreme Lodge is the governing and executive body of the Society between conventions and is authorized to amend any by-law which is in conflict with the State Insurance Law with the consent of the State Insurance Department. b) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to adopt such additional plans and tables of insurance which appear to be beneficial for the Society, according to fraternal insurance laws of the State of Texas. c) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to compensate its organizers and underwriters monthly, or on any other basis, for procuring new members, and occasionally to grant rewards to its organizers for successful insurance sales. d) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to discharge employees for incompetence in service and for unbecoming conduct; fills vacancies in the Supreme Lodge, Editor, and Chief Medical Examiner, with the exception of the President, as specified in Article 36-a,â&#x20AC;˘ and with the exception of directors, as specified in Article 60-f. e) The Supreme Lodge has the duty and authority to investigate all irregularities, disorders, incompetence in office of any member of the Supreme Lodge, medical director, state youth director, and editor (after consultation with the Publication Committee), and after thorough investigation and after twenty days' advance notice to the accused, and after a hearing of such charges, may discharge the accused from his office by a 2/3 vote of the members of the Supreme Lodge. f) The Supreme Lodge has the right to suspend loyal lodges for non-payment of premiums and for not performing their local lodge duties: and has authority to suspend or discharge

VESTNfK local lodge officers and committees for irrigularities in office detrimental to our Society on charges filed by the local lodge or their members after twenty (20) days' notice to the accused and due hearing thereon, by a vote of 2/3 majority. g) The Supreme Lodge refunds seven (7) percent of the premiums remitted to it during the preceding year to local lodges at the end of each year. (Retroactive to January 1, 1968). h) The Supreme Lodge has the right to assign further duties to any member of the Supreme Lodge. i) The Supreme Lodge is obligated to notify the legal advisor of every violation of the by-laws and request his assistance to procure an appropriate remedy. j) The Supreme Lodge is obligated to determine the rate of interest on real estate loans according to prevailing conditions, and the demand for loans to the best interest of the Society. k) The Supreme Lodge, by a vote of at least nine (9) votes in its quarterly meeting, determines the sale or purchase of bonds and stocks.

1) All bonds and stocks bought by the Supreme Lodge must be kept on deposit in a fire-proof safety deposit vault rented by the Supreme Lodge. m) Such safety vault in the bank, where the bonds and stocks are on deposit, shall not be opened unless at least two or more officers of the Supreme Lodge are present when such vault is opened and while it remains open. At such opening, a statement must be signed revealing the object of such entry in a book held by such bank. n) The Supreme Lodge shall never buy or through any means acquire title to real estate to protect an investment in bonds where the real estate is situated.

0) The Supreme Lodge, through the president, must provide a blanket public liability insurance policy for members of the Supreme Lodge while traveling in the interest of the Society. p) The Supreme Lodge has the authority to negotiate and to enter into a new contract with any other Czech printing office in the event of inability of the fulfillment of the present contract to print the official organ. q) The president, vice-president, secretary, financial secretary, and treasurer devote all of their time and

15 efforts to the service of the supreme Lodge. r) The Supreme Lodge must set the date of the next regular convention as early as necessary to secure the most convenient date for the convention, and must announce the date of the convention in the official organ of the Society not later than the month of January of the convention year. s) Every officer of the Supreme Lodge must publish his convention report in the Vestnik at least two months before the convention. Directors may submit one joint report if they so agree. t) No agent of any other life insurance company, nor any officer or director of any similar fraternal order, is eligible to membership in the Supreme Lodge of this Society, nor as editor or publisher. u) When the Supreme Lodge orders any supplies, acts or bids on applications for loans, or any other matters, a member thereof related to such bidder, contractor or applicant, shall abstain from voting. v) The bond for all Supreme Lodge officers shall be $15,000.00 each and for the seven directors $5,000.00 each, procured by the president of the Supreme Lodge. w) All members of the Supreme Lodge, upon termination of their tenure of office, must' deliver to their successors all property belonging to the Society.

ARTICLE 43.

The Supreme Lodge shall announce annually, after determining the solvency of the Society. the aid in the form of reduction of premiums to be given to all members of the certificates in Classes "A" and "B" that have been in force 35 years or more and the members have attained the age of 70 years.

(To be continued) Czech Day, Lcig. 88, Homton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oct. 27th

YOLTH SECTION FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS

DISTRICT I Dear Brothers and Sisters, We have just had a wonderful district meeting at our good Lodge 33, Bleiblerville. The day was beautiful and warm and we had a good attendance. The hospitality was great, cats and drinks fit for a king. These

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members really did work hard. The hall was so clean with fresh flowers assembled in a beautiful arrangement for the head table.

We had 41 children in our youth program and about five or six who worked from Lodge 39, but who were not in the program. I am hoping that in the near future I may be able 10 organize a club in this lodge. The people show in terest in each other, and I heard the remark that the members really cooperate. This is the kind of lodge that could have a most active youth club. I wish I could go back next Sunday for the fish fry, bet we are going out of town to visit our doughter, so will not be able to make it.

Good luck to you on this 'clay.

The winners in the poster were as follows.

Age Groin) C. 1st --- Ronnie Schiel ck 2nd - Susan Trealek 3rd --- Dick Dusek Age Group 10-12: 1st -- Harry Schi lack 2nd — Kay Horak 3rd — Rita Kubena Age Group 13-15: 1st — Debra Kubena 2nd --- Marlene Horak 3rd -- Carol Trcalek Age 16-19 --- 1st — Sylvia Horak 2nd — Florence Vavra Thanks to our youth le:iders, parents, Supreme Lodge officers, members of the Bleiblerville lodge, and anyon.^ else who helped make this ditrict meeting a success.

Lillie Matejka DYD, Dist. I

like to hear from those interested. I will be happy to answer any questions or come help you get started. I will gladly send you the Manual of Guidance for Youth Leaders. The youth are always eager to learn to do new things and they can usually carry on with just a little help and encouragement from the youth leader. I do hope .to hear from the lodges that do not have a youth club.

Fraternally, Mary Haisler DYD EX Pann1011 Celeb.. T,(1. 47. Seaton — Oct. 27th FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGES 56 &

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or Readers, The District VII meeting on Oct. 13, is over with: A wonderful day, delicious food, excellent youth program, and fun was enjoyed by the few who did attend. If these meetings are to be a success, all of us must make more of an effort to attend. Out of the large SPJST membership. it is a shame that only a handful , of the faithful attend, and participate. Perhaps if each district had only one district meeting per year the attendance would be better.

It was a pleasure to see our District VII Youth Directress again. She brought me a large sack of peanuts.

Thanks, Maxine. We were honored to have the Robstown youth leader and her group. We do want to thank all for coming' ancl enjoying the day with us.

Dear Friends, Halloween will soon be here! Have the youth of District IV planned their parties yet? I know Bomarton Lodge 77 has and I hope they have a good time. I met with the Bomarton group on Sept. 28th and demonstrated weaving baskets with reed. They all wove baskets of different shapes and did a good job. I was really amazed at the small ones. but I guess the children just learn a lot quicker than we older

The Robstown youth gave an out standing program, consisting of musical selections, tap dancing and recitations of poems. Need I add that our own youth were once again excellent and made, us very proud. The entire progmm was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all of you youth for taking part. We are proud of all of you, regardless of which lodge you belong to.

Our youth won 2,nd and 3rd prize in the poster contest. We had four entries, and we are proud of the youth who entered. The most important point to me was that th,e youth entered, even if they didn't win.

folks, I again make a plea to the other lodges of District IV to please get some ladies to take on the duties of youth leader and get your youth started in a youth club. There are so many things they can participate in. I would

After the program a cake walk and fish pond attracted everyone's attention. We wish to thank all who enjoyed these games and helped us in adding to 'our youth fund.

Prior to the lunch break, a youth 56 and 79 cake was auctioned off. Our

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own wonderful Mr. Sassin became its owner with the highest bid. Our wonderful assistant, Judy Majek, took time out from a very , busy week to bake it.

Thank you, Judy! Bro. lVforek and another Su p reme Lodge officer donated $1.00 each toward the ,coke. Please accept our thanks for the donations.

To you Bro. Sassin,- our heartfelt, thanks for your generous heart: I must -thank our marvelous youth.

They worked all day s parking cars, cleaning, waiting on people and anyCling else we asked them to do.

Thanks, children; we are proud of you and your help was really appreciated by all.

In closing, I must agaih thank our wonderful cream of the crop assistants.

They , are irreplaceable, believe me: Youth, don't forget , the car wash and wiener roast at the November meeting.

Don't forget to practice every Friday night, 8 p.m., at Sokol Hall.

Fraternally Anne Elsner Spencer Youth Leader Czech Day. Ldg. 88. Houston

Oct; 27th

LODGE NO. 29, TAALOR

Dear Readers: Oct. 13th. All Officers were present.

New business concerned a 'Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26;. at 6:36, starting with a covered dish Slipper. All membersand friends are asked to Come dressed in Lheir halloween" costumes. Three pri.i.es will be given: funniest;'.ugliest, and spookiest costumes. Let's all come and . have 'a big ,time: Ganies will be played. The lodge is also having a daoce upstairs; music by Lee Roy Matocha.

Our next youth club meeting will be held on Nov. , ,10th at 3:30 p.m. Don't invite your friends and come forget to our meeting. Hoping to see you , on Oct. 26th and, also on Nov. 10th.

Fraternally,, Amelia Pokorny Youth :Leader Anniv. Celeb.. Ldg. 92. Pt. Woith

Oct. 27th

LODGENO. 35, ELK

Dear Members, The month of October is almost over.

Our dance on Oet. 6th wasery suece'ssft1. It was certainly nice to .see 17 ineinbers from Linden Hall Lodge 66, and 8 members' froth Cottonwood Lodge 6, and everyone , WhO came out and supported us. To the parents who helped in every way, withOut you we would have no youth club or the much needed support.

Our youth meeting had an unusually

tedhOda3t, 'Oettibet *, 1.90large turnout. We had 22 members and three new members. They are Deborah, Regina, and Craig Haney. We now have 30 members and hope they all turn out for our November meeting to meet Mar State Youth Director and his family, the James Janouseks. Of course, the youth had a good time trying to get a bite of that "swinging" apple. Wasn't that fun!

Here are the ones who placed first and won a dollar: (3 - 61 — Bobby Baker; 7-9. Mark Wood; 10-12, Cynthia Battik; 13-15, Mike Kimball; and 16-19, Bobby Haris.

We are going to have a program at our next lodge meeting Nov. 10th. Everyone who is in the youth club is to be present. at 1:30 and meet in the ladies' lounge. At 2:30 p.m., we will have our youth meeting. At 3 p.m., the .program will start and last about 15 'Minutes.

Fraternally, Rosemarie Banik Youth Leader • Anntv. Celeb., Ldg. 92, Pt. worth — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. 153, IA SALLE

Dear Readers, . On Sunday, Oct. 6th, nineteen members came with hammers, nails and saws to build a float for the Jackson COunty Fair parade. We worked on our "masterpiece" at the Sralla Home.

For several hours everyone was kept real busy.

About the time when we were so thirsty and hungry, Sister Sralla brtiught out ice cold punch and some of her good home baked cookies. Oh, what a feast! Our club is most grateful to BrOther and Sister Sralla for their untiring efforts to help us build our float and enter it in the parade.

Brother Sralla is Just real handy with his harnther and saw and so we are most grateful to them for their help, and their trailer.

Then on TueSday, at 2 p.m., eighteen of our youngsters rode on the float in the parade that opened the Jackson County Fair. The youngsters enjoyed the ride and for many of them this was their first ride on a float in a parade. They enjoyed seeing their friends stand along side the streets and throw candy to them.

The club is grateful to the mothers Who helped with the float work: MYs. James, Mrs. Hlavaty, and Mrs. Ledkins. We appreciate the work of all our mothers. Thank you for your help and.

Interest.

vtInfOnfR Fraternally, Martha Sembera Youth Leader Day, Ldg. 88, Houston — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

Our monthly meeting was held on Oct. 13. We hacl several loyal Members attend the meeting. I am sure the remaining ones were attending the annual church bazaar in Ennis. It was wonderful to see the majority present.

Let's try to make the next, meeting in full attendance.

We had a new member to introduce at this time. His name is Steve Steele.

In addition to our new member we had three visitors. The absent ones missed some new faces; always glad to see theta.

Don't forget our Halloween party on Oct. 26th at the Sokol Hall. , Be sure and wear your masks. The teenage group will host the junior. group. Several plans are being made for a grand party, so don't miss the fun. You may come like a witch or a clown, but a prize will be given to the funniest, spookiest, and the ugliest costumes. Who will it be?

At the last meeting I discovered how many children react the Vestnik when I requested them to bring their supplies. Remember the Vestnik is printed mainly to read and learn good things about other clubs. How do you know what is going on if you don't commu- • nicate? From time to time, I will only write in the Vestnik and if you don't care to read, how will you be notified?

How about your school paper? Bet you don't miss a word. Just remember the Vestnik is part of the youth club.

We will have a hayride and wiener roast on Nov. 2nd. Plan to grab a sweater and join the crowd. Guarantee a gay chilly time.

Our delicious candy should arrive in a few days. This should be a good turnout. Every one has a sweet tooth sooner or later. If anyone is interested in purchasing some and hasn't been approached by one of the youth, feel free to call me and I will help you, (875-7017'). All generosity will be appreciated. The profit will go toward our charity projects at this time of the year.

See you with the spooks on Oct. 26.

Fraternally, Mrs. Patsy Slovak Youth Leader

17 BEYERSVILLE LODGE NO. 48

Dear Members, On behalf of the youth club, I would like to thank the Supreme Lodge officers and Brother James Janousek for asking us to the luncheon and to be on the program at the Texas Fraternal Congress. This was Saturday , Oct. 12, at the Terrace Motor Hotel Convention Center in Austin. For our part on the program, we sang a group of English and Czech songs, and Curtis Stauffer played a piano solo. I would like to thank Mrs. Eugene Greenless for accompanying us on the piano.

The other fraternal youth group presented some splendid numbers in dances, skits, and drills. We thoroughly enjoyed this outstanding talent.

May I acknowledge my appreciation to Mrs. Herbert Wiesner, Mrs. Clarence Stauffer, and Mrs. Alfred Gensler, for t1urnishing transportation to Austin.

The Austin Rose Show was being held at the Terrace Hotel while we were there, so we were fortunate to see the some 1,500 blossoms on display. It was beautiful beyond description. Brother James Janousek was trying to keep Mrs. Janousek from seeing the many beautiful roses, because he knew if she did, she would want to plant some new rose bushes and that would mean WORK for him, getting those flower beds spaded.

An enjoyable day was had by all, and perhaps the most exciting part was when the youth club members saw themselves on KTBC Chanel 7 on the 6 and 10 o'clock news.

Fraternally, Leona Staltnach, Youth Leader Expansion Celeb., Ldg. 47, Seaton — Oct. 27th

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear MemberS and Readers, We at Seaton Star Hall are all very excited and happy about the new addition to our hall. Since the youth club was organized five years ago we have not had a really satisfactory place to meet. The first four years were spent in the kitchen and as one youth leader before me remarked, "If one more child comes, we will be happy to have him, but we may have to put him in the cabinet." So, needless to say, those of us who have been attending meetings for years are very happy to see the youth club have a meeting room all their own. Of course, it isn't decorated to our liking yet but

18 all good things are worth waiting for, just as the youth room was. Who knows, someone may come up with something really different. The . airconditioning and enlarged dance floor are complete and waiting for everyone's approval. We hope you all will like it.

As a special treat we have planned a dance Sunday, Oct. 27th, starting at 2:30 p.m., with four good bands (see ad in Vestnik). The ribbon-cutting will be at 1:30, so you all come early and get in on the fun. The kitchen will be open all afternoon. There will be ice cold beverages and plenty of smiling faces to serve you Besides dancing, there will be games for everyone, and as a Youth project, we will sponsor a cake walk under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Novosad. Of course, this means to bring your cakes, pies, and kolaches, whatever you are a whiz at. Even a good loaf of bread may be included. Mr. and Mrs. William Kosarek and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Balusek are in charge of the kitchen and we have agreed to share the pastries.

However, if you especially want your cake in the cake walk, please emphasize this to us when you bring your pastries. Try to have them there early â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no later than 3 o'clock. Also, if for any reason, we have left out a member who wants to work and wasn't asked please call one of the chairmen, Frankie Klinkovsky (games), Willie Kobutek (bar), or the kitchen chairmen (names above). Sometimes it is hard to get everyone since we know the help has to be shared in so many different places. We can still use ymi.

I would also like to give a special thanks to. Brother Johnnie and Sister La Verne Vanicek for their many hours of devoted and unselfish time Without their moral support this could not have been accomplished and we truly have a building that is a tribute to the community and for all the members to be indeed proud of.

All you members, come out Sunday, Oct. 27th and support your lodge home.

Bring your friends and I do want to invite all our friends from everywhere. You all come.

Fraternally, Mrs. Adeline Kohutek youth Leader P.S.: The meeting Sunday, Nov. 2, will be at 1:30 instead of 2.

IrtSTNfK LODGE NO, 8, COTTONWOOD TEEN CLUB Dear Members and Friends, I am reminding you. again of our Halloween party for everyone on Wednesday, Oct. 30th at 7 p.m. We hope all of you can come dressed "spooky" so we can have lots of you for the judging. It is always more fun that way. The mothers are asked to bring a little snack to help the leaders.

Are you working on your posters for our contest to be judged on our next meeting date, the 3rd of November?

Make it funny; make it good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it doesn't matter, just make sure you bring one. They will be divided into ferent age groups.

See you then.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan Teen youth Leader

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 full price ($1.25). Everyone is to meet at the lodge by 7:15 Saturday evening, so that we can leave by 7:30. Please try to pay Mrs. Caraway as soon as possible.

Don't forget about Czech Day, Oct. 27. Come dressed in your Czech costume, if you have one.

Members of the cast of "A Christmas Carol" will be notified of a rehearsal date.

Fraternally, Donna Schnell Teen Reporter

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Reader: Today we went to Bleiblerville. We were Porky and Piney Rooters. I was a go-go girl. I wore a red dress stuffed with pillows. One of my pillows fell off.

My cousin Kay and I were cheerleaders. After the program we ate lunch. It was the best I have ever eaten.

Last month, my sister-in-law was in the hospital having a baby. She hadd-a boy on Sept. 11th. They named him Derek Ben Matejka,II. He is so cute.

She stayed with us nine days.

Fraternally, Binnie Matejka

LODGE NO. 58, HUNGER.FORD Dear Readers, The Hungerford Lodge No. 58 Youth Club held their meeting Sunday, Oct. 13th, at the Hungerford Hall at 1 p.m.

The meeting was called to order

by President Robert Holmes. Peggy Kalina led the Pledge of Allegiance, Minutes were read by Judy. Sabrsula.

The treasurer's report was given and dues were collected by Patsy Kalina and Alfred Sabrsula, Jr. Business discussed concerned the upcoming socials. The juniors are having an ice cream social and games party Oct. 19th at the home of B.C. Dorris in Wharton. Each member is inviting one guest. Each one was assigned what they are to bring and what their duties will be.

The teenagers will have a hayride and end with a songfest and refreshments around a bonfire. This will be on Nov. 2nd, at the lake on the Julius Kalina, Jr., farm. Each member has to bring some cookies and a guest. The rest will be furnished by the youth club.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, The teen club held its meeting on Oct. 3rd, due to the District V meeting on the 6th. We received several new members. They are Wayne Meyer, Tracy Heeme, Karen Broz, Don Carter, David Grogg, and Larry Tedder. We would like to extend to them a warm welcome into the teen club.

We discussed our social for the month of October, and after a lengthy debate, it was decided that we would go to the Houston Music Theatre to see "Under the Yum Yurn Tree." We plan on going Saturday, Oct. 26th, and each member is allowed to bring one guest. The cost of each ticket is $1.25.

Members are to pay only 25c for their ticket, but guests will be charged the

We then had as our guest speaker, Miss Echo Fifer and her mother, Mrs. Fifer. They told us about what the Red Cross is doing for our boys in Vietnam. Mrs. Fifer is the Red Cross representative from the East Wharton County Chapter, and. Miss Echo Fifer is a Volunteer worker. Our youth club donated all the articles needed to fill two ditty bags that will be sent by the Red Cross to our boys in Vietnam for Christmas. Articles needed for each bag included: ballpoint pen, pen-sized flashlight and battery, small pinknife, windproof cigarette lighter, air mail paper and envelopes, small address book, plastic cigarette case, comb, small tin of nuts (vacuum packed), small plastic snapshot holder, sandwich plastic bags, pocket games,

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Wednesday, October 22, 1968 pocket diary, package of wash and dries.

We then presented this to Miss Echo Fifer, and took a picture of her receiving it from Robert Holmes, president.

Then the mother lodge also presented Miss Fifer with a check for $25 to buy some more much-needed articles that they didn't have.

Our meeting was then adjourned.

Geraldine Kalina (15) Reporter LODGE NO. Si, NEEDVILLE Dear Readers, Our regular meeting was held Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Our next social for the month will be a bake sale. The youth will each bring pastries to be sold. The bake sale will be Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. in front of the old bank. in Needville.

The youth discussed donating things to the retarded and the handicapped so they can play with toys. We donate and also make things. We can donate it to the crippled children's home in Richmond. It will be a very nice charity project for the youth.

Our youth discussed a craft night at the lodge. We would paint and make things.

Our lodge also brought; up having plans for this year's Christmas at the lodge.

Our next meeting will be Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. Try to come and bring a friend.

Fraternally, Ava Toon, Reporter YOUTH -LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Readers, We had our meeting Oct. 13th. Our new business concerned our Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30, and having a float in the Christmas parade in Taylor. Hope to see a lot of you at our Halloween narty.

Our next meeting will be Nov. 10th at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Antoinette Pokorny LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, Everybody knows how much the men in VietNam want to come home for Christmas, but jt is just impossible.

This year we tried to bring the thought of home there to Viet Nam. We sent

V 171STNiK" them bags of odds and ends which they can use. In the bags we also included a letter of thanks for fighting for us and wish they were home and happy like us. We hope they will write back.

Fraternally yours, Bobbie Moucka, Treasurer LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on Oa. 5th. We discussed what we were going to do at, our District meeting on Oct. 13th. After the meeting we had refreshments. Then we practiced what we were going to do at our District I meeting. I hope everyone had a nice time at our youth club meeting.

Our District I meeting was held at Bleiblerville. I won a second prize on my poster. Everyone's poster was very nice. That was the first time . I was at the Bleiblerville Hall and I thought it was really nice.

Fraternally yours, Kay Barak (10) LODGE NO. 35, ELK. Dear Readers, We called our meeting to order before the adult meeting. Our secretary read the minutes, which were approved as read.

After our meeting, we had a Halloween party. Our youth leader, Mrs. Albert Banik, strung apples to the ceiling and we tried to get a bite off the apple before anyone else in his or her age group. The person who won, got a prize. The prize was a dollar.

It was hard, but fun! I hope everyone enjoyed watching us playing as much as we enjoyed playing.

Fraternally, Denise Banik (10) Reporter LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, School and homework have kept me busy. At our lodge we have been very busy. On Oct. 6th, we had a dance which was a success. On Oct. 13th we had our meeting. November and December meetings are very important.

Please do come to these meetings.

Our lodge was well represented at the District III meeting on Sept. 22nd, at Fort Worth. With my two sisters, I sang the SPJST Song. Charlotte Banik won third place in the poster con-

19 test. I also won first place in the 10-12 group. C ong ratulations to those who won! Our district YAD is going to be at Linden Hall.

Remember our important dates. See you there!

Fraternally, Cynthia Baulk (11) —seJse•— LODGE NO. 6, covrorcwoon Dear Readers, Out' youth club had its monthly meeting on Sunday, Oct. 0th. We had a good attendance. Under old business we had to learn the SPJST Pledge.

We all said it together.

For new business we talked about making posters about the SPJST. We will be judged and prizes given. This will be at our November meeting, so be sure to come.

Fraternally, Doug Uptmor (8) ST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our October meeting was called to order by our president.

We discussed a Halloween Party, and the date was set for Oct. 30th at 7 p.m. Prizes will be given for the funniest, ugliest, and spookiest costumes, so get busy on some ideas about how to dress.

Also, don't forget the poster contest at our next meeting. Hope to see many of you there.

Fraternally, Debbie Uptmor (101 DIME BOX LODGE —N-08."1s3T,— Dear Readers, We had our district fall meeting at Blieblerville on Oct. 13th. We had a hard time finding the hall but we finally found it. The meeting was called to order by our district president, Vince Schielack. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The roll call of lodges was held. The secretary read the minutes and gave the treasurer's report. Old business was taken care of.

New business was discussed. It was said that each lodge in District I should have a PA system. Brother Joe B. Hejny said the Su preme Lodge could possibly nay $100 and the district would have to pay the rest.

There were speeches made . by Bro. Joe B. .Hejny, Bro. Nick Morris, Bro. Ben Zabcik. Then the meeting was turned over to the District Youth Director, Mrs. Lillie Matejka. Each youth club presented a number. I enjoyed

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Fraternally, Albin Horak, Jr. (12) --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers, Our last monthly meeting was held on Oct. 6th at New Tabor Hall. The meeting was called to order by the president. The pledge was said. Then the roll was called. There were 17 members present. The minutes Were read. The minutes were read and approved.

Under old business, Mrs. Vavra bought a record player.

Under new business, a halloween party was set. The date was set for Oct. 26th, at 7:30. The Snook SPJST youth club was invited. Before the party there will be a clean-up at 6:30.

Each member was to make a cake to bring to the domino tournament on Oct. 27th, We will have a cake walk.

There will also be refreshments by the youth. We had a door prize. The junior winner was Terry Zavodny; the teenager was Teddy Dusek.

The meeting was adjourned. There was a practice after the meeting for a a program on Oct. 13th at a district meeting. Refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Carol Trcalek (13) Reporter

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY (Corrected) The Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth, in behalf of all the members of the lodge, expresses its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of MRS. MARY ANN KOVAR, age 60, who passed away Sept. 19th,

1968.

Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Kovar of 3329 iialfmoon Dr.; two brothers, Hardy Wright and Gabe Wright of Willington, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Nell Berryman of Matador, Mrs. Mabel Jones of Lampasas, Magg Duvall of Hollis, Oklahoma, Mrs. Maude Campbell of Wasco, Calif., and Mrs. Effie Thompson of Pampa Pannichida.

Funeral services were held at 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20th, from Shannon's Funeral Chapel, and interment was at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 21st. Father Dimitri Royster officiated in Mont Olivet Cemetery.

11,tay our departed sister rest in peace.

Fraternally, Rose Steinman.

Jean Mason Mary Hale Resolution Committee EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY On behalf of all members of Lodge Hvegda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, the Resolution Committee wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MARY DUKATNIK, 64, of 1308 E. Central Ave., Temple, who passed away very unexpectedly on Sept. 11th, 1968.

Sister Dukatnik was born in Austin County and had lived in the Temple area for 60 years. The former Miss Mary Kelarek, she was married to Frank Dukatnik in 1928. She was a faithful member of the Seaton Brethren Church, the Christian Sisters and of our lodge.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, IVIrs. Ronald (Gladys) Owens of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, John Kelarek of Oscar; four sisters, Mrs. Will Tyroch and Mrs. Joe Hejl of Temple, Mrs. John Fojtasek of Ratibor, and Mrs. Frank Lesikar of Sparks; and two granddaughters. Two children died in infancy.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15th at the Seaton Brethren Church, with the Rev. F. J. Kostohryz officiating. Interment was in the Seaton National Cemetery, with the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in charge.

Her nephews served as pallbearers.

Sister Dukatnik was known for her kind and friendly disposition. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones, friends and neighfors.

Wednesday, Octohel `,!3, 1968 May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Agnes Motl Emiy lVfikeska Dorothy Pechal â&#x20AC;&#x201D;SPJST--EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 15, SPJST, Buckholts, Texas, we the Resolution Committee wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved surviving family of our departed brother, WILLIAM EDWARD KUZ!EL, who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1968, at the age of 80 years, in a Cameron hospital after a short illness. He was born May 30, 1888 at Wesley, Texas and moved to Milam County 75 years ago, settling in the Corinth community near Buckholts. On Jan. 28th, 1913 he was married to Miss Victoria Kovar at Marksville, Texas.

He was Milam County Commissioner, Precinct 1, for two terms, and Democratic Precinct Chairman of Milam County. He served as Justice of the Peace, school trustee, AAA committeeman, and election judge for many years. Brother Kuzel became a member of the SPJST in 1911, and served as president of our lodge for many years.

Brother Kuzel is survived by his wife, Victoria; three sons, Willie of Houston, Delphin and Norman of Buckholts; two daughters, Mrs. Toni Rindorf of Waco, and Mrs. Stephanie Ludwig * Rockdale; eight grandchildren, He is also survived by two brothers, John of Buckholts and Henry of Waco. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Cecilia, aim Edith, and a son, Edwin, who was killed in action on Iwo Jima.

Rev. John Baletka, pastor of the Buckholts Brethren Church, conducted the services at Marek-Burns Funeral Chapel- at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4th.

Interment was in the Corinth Cemetery.

Brother Kuzel will be mourned by his family, relatives, and a host of friends and acquaintanees whom he acquired through his many years or service to the public and by his friendly ap p roach toward everyone he met.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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

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28. rijna 1918, po 300 lete porobe, za vlady nemecke dynastie habsburske, nabyli echy sve svobody. Tohoto pamatneho dne se ujal 'de facto" Narodni VYbor vlady nad zememi eeskYmi. Narod byl svoboden. Jasot a radost panovala y e vS'ech vernYch eeskYch srdci.

"De jure" byl prohlHen stat Ceskoslovensky republikou 16. listopadu, kdy se seSlo Narodni ShromaZdeni a zvolilo Toma:Se Garigua Masaryka prvnim presidentem. StaletY sen byl spinen. ye SpojenYch statech americkYch, kam Masaryk pkijel konceni dubna, 1918 z Ruska, se podatilo vymoci prohlakni statniho tajemnika, zahranienich veci Lansinga ze dne 29. clubna, jimZ Amerika vyjacifila upkimne sym patie s n6.roky 6echoslovakii, a Jihoslovanti na svobodu. K prohlaeni Lansingovu se pildaly na spojenecke konferenci y e Versailles due 3, eer y -navldyfrcouzska,nglic taska, s nimiZ Berle§ a 8tetanik vyjednavali o uznani Ceskoslovenske samostatnosti. 29. 'derma 1918, v den odevzdani praporu eeskoslov. vojsku ye Francii, aedne oznamil franc. zahranieni ministr Pichov Oeskoslovenske narodni rade, de vlada Francie povahtje za spravedlive prohlasiti prava Oechoslovakft na samostatnost a uznati yekejue a oficielne Oeskoslovenskou rodni radu jako nej yYSAi organ na.rocla a jako prvni zaklad piilti eeskoslovenske vlady. 13eneSovu jecinani se dale pa-

dakilo dosahnouti prohla§enl anglicke vlady z 9. srpna, jim Velka Britanie uznavala Cechy za narocl spojeneckY, Ceskoslovenske zahranieni vojsko za, armadu spojeneckou a Oeskoslovenskou narodni radu za piedstavitele budouci eeskoslovenske vlady. Toto prohlageni, bylo hned 3. zaki potvrzeno smlouvou, podepsanou drem. BoneSem a Robertern Cecilem, v nit bylo Narodni rade priznano pi avo naznaeiti eeskoslovenskeho diplomatickeho zastupce u anglicke vlady, Toast-al se spojenecky.ch konferenci, na nichZ" by se jednalo 0 Cechoslovacich a uzaviiti s Anglii jmenern piiltI eeskoslovenske vlady mezinarodni prijeku. Soue'asne ujednal prof.

Masaryk s washingtonskou vladou prohlaieeni z 2. zah, jimk` Spojene staty arnericke prvni vslovne uznaly NArodni radu za de facto vladu. Nasledovala ürnluva Narodni rady s fran-

couzskou vladou ze dne 28. zaki, die nit se Francie zavazuje podporovati obnoveni eeskoslovenskeho statu v jeho nekdejSich historickYch hranicich. 3. kijna prohlasil take Orlando Menem italske vlady Narodni radu za de facto via, du.

Obnoveni noveho stat y bylo ji jen otazkou Casa a bylo ua jen potkebi, aby CeskoslovenskY narod ye chvili zhrouceni monarchic ujal se i ye sve vlasti rizeni svYch • 13. eervence 1918 byl V Praze utvoken "Narodni vybor e' esicoslovenskY" jako2to nejvyggi politicks instance ye vlasti.

Piedsedou se stal dr. Kramak, mistopkedsedy Svehla a Klofae, jednatelem dr. Soukup. Narodni vYbor 38-elennfr stal se zakladem pkitiho revolueniho a Ustavodarneho Narodniho shromakI6ni. Illavnim jeho Ukolem byla ptiprava,

22 pro revolueni ptevrat v ptihocine chvili. Aby pociobne opatteni mohla b9ti rozitena po eels zemi, bylo nutno pa venkove mistni narocIni v9bory.

• • Ve Vidni eeAti poslanci svorne potirali zpozclilou politik y monarchie.

Vialei kruhy monarchie byly zaslepene, draMily 'Cechy nerozumnou vnittni politikou a v bezmocnem vzteku soptily proti vitezne zahranieni revoluci. Dne 29. zati Narodni v9bor prohlasil, 2e od Vidne jiz nieeho nechteji. A 2. Mina videriska snemovna vyhlasila otevtene maximalni revolueni programy. Odvare znela hrozba Starikova, t`e,e Viden bode mitt pii mirovem jednani zastupce eeskoslovensk9ch brigad, kteti jsou Yrynt prav9mi mluveimi sveho naroda.

4. Nina 2adalo Nemecko a RakouskoUhersko presicienta Wil.sona o p•imeti a 12. tijna (lechove ocimitli cisa •ske audienci navrh na feclerativni uspotadani monarchic a :.-,7 acial bezoclkladne utvoteni narocini Ceske vlady.

• Rozhoclujici uda.losti se nyni tally jako lavina. 14. tijna oznamil dr. BeneA spojeneck9m vlaciam ustaveni prozatimni eeskoslovenske vlady a jmenovani diplomatick9ch zastupcii. Presidentein vlady a ministrem financi stava se prof. Masaryk, ministrem zahranienich veci a vnitra dr. 13ene'A' a ministr valky dr. .,1tefanik. Toho dne zaraven v Praze potadaji socialists republikanske manifestace. 1G. Mina vydal else. Karel manifesto ptemene Rakouska ye stat spolkov9 bez doteeni celistvosti Uher a 19. tiina se doekal jeho odmitnuti naroclem risty Narodniho v9born.

Pro Rakousko-Uhersko bvlo jtr pozde.

Zahranieni revoluce zktiala cisatovnu snahu o zachraneni monarchie a prof.

Masa.rvk vydal 18. 'Mina prohlaeni nezavislosti eeskoslovenskeho naroda, 7narne u nas pod jmenem washingtonske deklarace.

V prohlat;eni se konstatovalo, re eeskoslovensk9 stat bode re publikou. Toho dne b yla take publikovana odnoved' presidenta Wilsona na mirovou nabiciku Rakouska-Uherska. V oclnovedi president Wilson vklaclal osud monarchic do rukou (lecimslovakil a Jihoslovanil. Snoienecke vladv jiz uznaly prozatimni eeskoslovenskou vlado a budo n cnost pattila osvobozen9m naro• eeskoslovensk9 stat bvlo 2e na konferenci.mal9ch narodti sttedni Evropy, konane ye cinech Pro

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Behem tYdne "Svobody" od 27. HIM do 2. listopadu, Ameridane eeskoslovenskeho pftvodu ptipojuji se k ostatnim narodnostem po eels Americe k oslayam 82. v9roei sochy SVOBODY. Bud'me vdeeni za svobody, ktere mime svobod y jazyka, volneho rozhodovani a vlastniho zpfisobu zivota. Ptejeme vgem. echoamerleanitm dal gtho ftspechu y jejich snahach cidrY‘t osobni svobody, a jsme vdeeni tern, kteti ptispeli svoji praci k vybudovani tett) nova vlasti.

Svohody je va:Sim dedietviin Zachovejte si ii!

23. ® 20. tijna ye se podkarpat gti Rusove prohlaSenim G. 2atkovice, pozdejAiho prvniho guvernero karpatoruskeho, k eeskoslovenske republice jako jeji samospravne. Cast.

• V Praze panovala slavnostni nalacla.

Bezradnost Vidne byla 112 patrna a znamenim jeji blizke kapitulace pied Ceskoslovenskou revoluci bylo vyclani pase. pro Ceske politiky k ceste do Sv9car, kde se melt dohodnouti s ptedstaviteli zahranieni revoluce. 24. a 25, fijna odjeli eet.1 delegCti KramC.F, Klofae, Stanek. Habrman a Kalina, provazeni drem. Samalem, Preissem a Svobodou, do 2enevy k poradam s drem. Beneem. V 2enevskych poradach bylo ujednano republikanske zfizeni eeskoslovenskeho statu a utvoteni vlady. Zde je take zastihia zprava o pievratu v Praze, uspikneho odpovedi zahranieni-

Ve nttedu 23, :tiin q 1968 no ministra Anclraskyho WiLsonovl, ye ktere oznamoval, ze vlacia rakouskounerska souhiasi s jeho mizvem "dechosloyakti a Ze je ochotna vejiti okamkite v jednani o mir a prime& Praha 28. kijna pochopila notu jako kapitulaci Vidne. Narodni Vybor ujal se prozatimniho fizeni osudil noveho statu a ten saris den PROHLASIL OESKOSLOVENSKOIT SAMOSTATNOST. • • Predstavitele Narodniho vYboru . .vehla, dr. RaSin, StribrnY, dr. Soukup a Slovak dr. 8' robar ukazal v teto /listaricke chvili energickou ruku a zpilsobiii hladkY prechod noveho statu do novYch pornerii. Slovensko proldasilo se pro eeskoslovensk9 stat deklaraci svSrch zastupcit, tvoticich slovenskou Narodni radu s MatftAem Dulou V eele, na shromaaleni v Tureanskem sv. Martine dne 30. rijna. V nasledujicich dnech se zhroutila rakousko-uherska. a nemecka fronta. Imperialismus nernecko-mad'arsk9 byl znieen.

V techto dejinn9ch chvilich, kdy se tvorila nova Evropa, se go se 14. listopadu 1918 prvni eeskoslovenska revolueni Narocini shromaaleni, ktere prostat republikou, hlasilo zvolilo prvnim presidentem Tornaie G. Masaryka a zaroven dosadilo prvni 'deskoslovenskou viadu s drem.. Krarriatem v eele. Revoluce byla skonCena a svoliodny eeskoslovenskk stat zaujal misto mezi svobodnYmi narody sveta, a stalety sen byl spineri.

• • Abychom poehopili vell0 vSiznam tohoto pamatneho dne, je nutna mai& exkurse do historie 14. stoleti naroda Ceskeho. Po smrti liaclava IZI., posledniho mWskeho potomka eeskeho kralovskeho rodu ptemyslovea r. 1306, nastoupili na eeskY trim nemeeti habsburkove. Premysloyci "po rneM", t. j. muMti potomci vymteli, a zbyli jen, jak se tenkrat tikalo "po preslici", t. j.

Ceske princezny. TehdejAi diplomacie kralovskYch rocift vykadovala, aby se princezny provdaly na panovniky j inYch zemi evropskYch, a tak easto eesire princezny se staly manZ"elkami nemeckYch, francouzskYch a angliclrYch. Tim se east() zabranilo valce mezi jednotlivYmi zememi, proto2e panovnicke rody byly zptiznene.

Po vymi'eni muIske vetve pkomyslovsnem eeskYch stavii, kterY by odpovidal cinenimu parlamentu, mel pr6.vo si volit sveho panovnika.

Rod pfemyslova vymtel eeskYm Vaclavem III, kter9 byl sou6asne kralem polsichn a uherskYtn, Byl fiklact.

Ve sti'edu 23. kijna 19614 ne zavraLlen r. 1306 v Olomouci, kdyZ se chystal na valeenou vYpra.vu do Polska, aby potladil vzporu. Slava mocneho Ceskeho rodu Piernysloveil byla u !Waco..

Roku 1306,Si zvolili cesti stavove za nemeckeho vevodu Korlatanskeho,,manZela Ceske princezny Army., sestry kraje Vaclava III. Potom. nastoupili nemeeti Lucemburkove, z nich Karel IV, syn Jana Lucemburskeho a Ceske. EliSky Piemyslovny, byl soueasne kralem deskYm, cisatem nemeckYin kralein italskym. Byl vice Cech. neLi Nemec a cely svuj Zivot ztravil v Prue. Byl nazYvan Otcem vlasti a zemiel oplakavan celYm narodem. Po, Lucern,burcich nastoupila polska dynastie Jagailo ycii, a v 16. stoleti nastoupili trvale na trim Habsburkoye... Jenone .vSichni panovnici techto rodii nebyli tak dobii jako Karel IV., a &ki stavove se. east° bourili, aby uhajili sva prava nezavisie koruny ees13,aku 1:621 se takovy jecien odboj •eskemu .narodu stab osudnYm. Nemecky cisai porazil eeske vojsko na Bile Hoke. Narod ztratil svou nezavislost. Od to doby ,si sve kraje stavove uZ nemohli cisatove nemeeti nastupovali volit,, automaticky na .eeskY trim..

Za piedposledniho cisai'e nemeckeho • FrantiSka Josef a, (1848-1916) byl ., eeskY narod utiskovan. Za jeho vlady poystali buditele naroda jako DobrovskY, Jungman, Puchmajer, Kramerius a jini. Diky temto spisovatelfun se po vsich a mestech budi vlastenci, tisknou se Ceske noviny. Knihy se piljetiji, rozhaSeli se po vsich a burcuji Ceske duSe.'Pornalu svita.*Jiakerka narodniho veddini roste v.'blahodarnY °hen. Cesmoil, jako kouka,kniha v .

Bez ni zeinfce, kona, svuj veliky by se narod ponemeil Narod se probouzi po 600 letech nemectVi a 300 letech*laku. Tem prvnim eeskYm vlastencilm pat ii test nehynouci. Ti pornohli' naroclu k jeho svobode. NedoZili se toho 28. fijna, trvalo to skorb cele stoleti. Narod diky Ceskeniu tisku znamenite vynikl i pies odpor Women ve vkch obOrech ved a umeni. V teto dobe obrozeni naroda Ceske jrneno pro.ninolro vynikajicich basnikti, jako an Neruda, Svatopluk aech . „Taroslay Vrchlicky, Julius Zeyer, K. J. ErZ novejkch basnikil benOtakar Brezina, Petr . Bezrue a '3. S. MaChar. Z roma,nopiscil Bolena Neincova, Vaclav Benes Tfebizsky, Karel Rais, Albis Jirasek, Bratfi Mr .g tikove.. V malirstvi vynika J. Manes, Mikulo.

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Myslbek a Bilek. Jako hudebni skladatele vynikli B. Smetana, A. Dvoilk, L. Janadek. Z dejepisu F. PalackY a J. Pekai. Z filosofft: Masaryk, Radel a Kedtavek. V politickYch veciach vynikli: PalackY, Masaryk a Rieger. Z. cestovatelA Kotensky.

Na skionku vlady cisate Frantikta Josefa se dostalo Rakousko do sporu se Srbskem. Naslednik rakouskeho trilnu Franti gek Ferdinand byl zavrakien v Sarajevo r. 1914, Rakousko vypovedelo valku Srbsku. Tak podala dlouho pravovana •valka, ktera strhla temet celY svet do \Talky. Proto ji fikarne svetova valka.

Narod Cesky za svetove valky vytrpel mnoho od rakouskych fitadu. se pinily eeskYmi lidmi. Ceske spolky byly rozpuSteny, noviny zastaveny, ale narod vytrval ye svem odboji. Oe g ti vojaci opoukeli rakouskou armadu a de.vali se dobrovolne zajimat. MnolVm pracovnikinn jako Masaryku se podakilo uprchnout za hranice, aby tam organisovali Cesky odboj, V Rusku se poi:al° tvotit Ceske narodni vojsko (legie), ktere se vyznamenalo v mnoha bitvach, hlavne u Zborova. Prof. Masaryk se sam odebral do Ruska, aby eeskoslovenske legie byly uznany od zahranienich mocn.osti za spojenecke vojsko.

Zatim nastal v Rusku bogevickY pievrat a nak legionaki obsadili Sibit za bojii s bolSeviky. Oeskoslovenske legie bojovaly ye Francii, Italii a tak pfispely k nak samostatnosti. Tisicove hrdinii krvacelo za vlast na evropskYch Pojik,ich, vzdaleni rodne zeme, za nak samostatnost. Vykonaly dilo, na ktere bude historic pati-it s &mem. Toto jejich dilo zasluhuje, abychom se fictou vzpominali zemielSech V Rakorisku veci spely rychle ke konci. Rakouske armady byly poraZeny. Rakousko kapitulovalo a 28. fijna 1918 se ujal vlady nad eeskYrni zememi Narodni Vybor. TonulA Garigue Masarryk byl zvolen prvnim presidentem republiky eeskoslovenske. Vratil se po 4 letech vyeerpavajici price v exilu. Odev 64 letech, aby zaeal pracovat pro narod za laranicerni. Vraci se po 4 letech jako vitez, a Cesky basnik Viktor Dyk ho oslavil basni, ktera byla piednesena, v Narodnim divadle k jeho Basal od eeskeho basnika Viktora Dyka, prednesend v Narodnim divadle v Praze, na uvitanou presidentu T. G. Masarykovi, vracejiciho se z exilu roku 1918: T. G. MASARYKOVI

Pied etyimi roky v prosincOvY den

23 z Lech vyeel v dalku poutnik zamyglen.

Cas byl to bouii a v nem vSe je proste:

kdo malt', klesa, kdo velkY, roste.

A jeho tvit jsme zieli naposled, seitali s bawd poeet jeho let, sve horke Belo tisich na sklo Chladne a geptali si v hrtze: Co2 kdyi padne?

A poutnik za gel, zagel v modrou dal a ptigel 'g al a rmut a rmut My v pliskanice hledeli a deSte a tazali se tile: 2iv-Ii jeSte? A mekili jsme z teskne oteiny eklady vrahiz, mole hlubiny a nemyslice na svuj vlastni osud my ptali se pouze: dosud?

My smell padnout, smell umirat, druh nastoupi zas do profidlYch fad.

S jednYm ZivYm, aiv byl narod eelk; nedojde-li, chapal, poutnik nedojde-li!

Lee on byl Ziv, oh, on byl vskutku A tak byl Lv, ke mohl provest div: pies hory, doly, slyS:an je hias jeho a na °Leh jsme meli vzdaleneho.

A on byl My a tak adm dilem mlad, ke nezavahal ani jedenkrat.

A tak byl mlad, Ze vykonal svou praci a v svobodnou se domovinu vraci.

Po etyfech letech v prosincovY den se vraci tak, jak vy gel, zamyglen.

A zas vge jasno, jak di-iv jasno bylo: Kdo dilo kona — dokona sve dilo!

Vraci se v gt'astnou, svobodnou svou zem, teprve dnes je domov domovem: chybelo cosi, dokud s nami nebyl.

Kdes v piitmi satan eihal a se gklebil.

Teprve dneska uvetiti Ize, dnes tepry settem stopu po size.

Teprve dnes je radost dokonala, kdy'Z' take jeho radosti se stala.

Bud' vitan, chodee, z dalelcYch sqcb. cest!

Jedink jasot z visek zni a most, jedina vira pini na ge kraje: Kdo dilo nodal, take dokona je!

• • To, co uplynulo v (%eskoslovensku od roku 1918, je jiZ zapsane v archivach dejinskYch spisu. Od to doby utrpel eeskoslovenskY narod hodne, a zajiste s toho utrpeni si echoslovaci uvedomili a nautili se merle spolehat na sve ptatele, a vice na sebe. Neni tteba opakovat, Ze jsou "malYrn narodem!"

Narod podle Otakara Breziny je spoleeenstvi mrt yYch, ZivYch a. nenarozenych, patfime tedy do spoleeenstvi, ktere od solunskYch verozvestfi se vini v daleke perspcktivy. Podle oinske

VESTNIK

24 moudrosti, cesta i tisice mil musi zaCa pod nohama s prvnim krokem. Narod cesky musi vykroeit s vedomim, Ze ,s,voboda je plodem nejsladSint, kterY badou trhat jell lido, jeZ neztratili sve koreny a jes vedi, kYin jsou a co chteji.

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Rid ('echoslovanir .!e. 92, Fort Worth Bratri a sentry: Due 27, rijna slavime 30, vYroei otevreni nisi slue (National Hall) radii 6, 92. Zaeatek s obedem ptesne v 11:30 dopolecine do 1:30, prwram zapoene ye (l ye hocliny edp, po obede. Slavnostnim feenikem bade EH. predseda br. _Edward L. 114atek, 1)0k dalSi ranici s krotSim proSlovem. Pak nam zaspivaji zpe\faci od peveekeho shorn od radii e. 84 v Dallas, v*iichni obleeein v krojicrh, te dy jich prijd'te vyslechnout. Je inc&. nost, zci bade vice eisel no programa, o kter:Yeli se nebada zminovat. zabava zaene v SCSI hodin a poi do 10 hodin v DOC' pri haclbe Hub City Dutchmen is Yoakum, Tedy na shledarijna!

Loa a nas S pozdravem, Yosef TBecan, dopis. ^iaa lido 41, Seaton Mill bratri a Sestry a etendri Vestnika, Nase radova sin je uz botova a bademe mit slavne odevzdani a otevleni 27. rijna. Zaene to o pal druthe hodiny odpoledue. Badou vybravat etyry °reliestry p11 teto oslave Vrahl Polka.

Band zaCne o 2:30 bod. a budou lira( 2 hodiny. Po nich bade brat Otis Heck. and His Melody Five take 2 hodiny, pak Ray Baca. 2 hodiny a Temple Rhythm Masters 2 hodiny. Vstapne Nude $1.50 na odpoledne i ve(Tr, to je 8 bodin muziky za. $1.50, Te'z", .budeme mit razne Airy jako hezeni holu, "teddy bears", a cake walk, Budeme prodavat Barbecue-en-Bans, parlay a klebasoye senviee. Uleni jsou ab y donesli nC,jakY darek do vYbry a kteri'byste ebteli vynomoci prihlaste se. *into ni-eds2dian: v kuchyni jsou minr;Tle Dan 1!:--dusek a. mat0ele Ko;;;;Arek, no, hry je .Frankie KlinkovskY, nrodscda: na hazeni bola le EmTene Frielm: no, teddy bears je Walter 3,1)• .obee , a 1:010 ,1 7 1 11 no staroF3ti Ti' 17.- 01 ,111--7-; nrorlei v.7!tanerek 1y C, J. Mott Tali chcete-11 vynol-noci, tak o n74111aste. vCiide ie price dost. Pril(FtE pobavite se.

Katie v ani party budeme mit in. prosince, ale a torn budu psat a pa-

zdeji. Dverni cenu vyhrala Gladys Marek.

NaSe priSti sehaze se bude odbYvat prvni nedeli 3. bstopadu o 1:30 hod. oclpoledne. Zaeneme a pal hodiny dliv, neb budeme mit volby Urednikti, tak se hie/no vSiebni, dostavit do schnze, Haisle r, dopisovatelka

offedu P:'!. coin 1902

mesice pied sebou a to Zadam organisatory v patem okrsku, aby se neochabovali a hledeli z y YSit obnos jiZ uskuteeneny.

V srprin jsem nemela Zadnaa zprava, jelikoZ zavod.v Clenech byl jeSte v proudu, ale nyni zavod je ukoneen a vYsledek byl jiz Hlavni Uradovnou oznamen. ✓ naSein patem okrsku byl ()pet vitezem a to jiZ jest po treti, bratr Emil Upozornern Horelica s upsanim 78 clean.' Nernela Timto oznamajeme, ze Krouzek (lesjsem taSeni, Ze by bylo bratra HorelikYch Zen v Dallasu mini poradat zacovi mo'2,no zavod yytirati, neb promeSjezd do Domova odpoeinku v Taylor ve kal vice jak tri tydiiy svoji navStevau etvrtek 7. listopadu a upozarimjeme ✓ aeskoslovensku, VSak plekvapil nine verejnost, ze mohou se k nam pridati. a doufam, 0,e sve viterstvi u'Aje v Austineelenky (a panove jsou vitani tee). ne na konvenci a Ce. prijede (lama oProsime ti, kteri by nieli zajem, aby sveZen a novymi inylenkarni, ktere lain ihried zavolall nine, aneb napsali, pro- nasbiral.-Gratulaji brat Horelicovi sa toh,. musime veal; kolik osob pojede jell° vytrvalost. take musitne scielit panu Gaidovi v JeAte chei oripomenouti arganisatoDomove p ro kolik osob maji pripravit rian, kteri jeSte neupsali $12,000- tento obedn. Pak ty, ktere si chteji koupiti rok, aby se snaZ111 tak aCinit do konce peeivo v pekarno ye West, musi sdelit roku. Jest to pro vase dobro, mate jepredem mnoho-li si toho preji a Ste skoro tri mesice. bade pro ne pripraveno a na kaMeho Zde jsou jmena organisa.tora se pak jiste dostane: pak kdo by elite' mista, prve za mesic, srpen: =save produkty, muse ,je dostati, neBratr J. M. Skrabanek od Pada C. 139 bat' a Nemeekft se taky stavime. Tedy na prvnim Artiste s upsanim $100,000 prosini, nemeSkejte a zaveas dejte ye- pojiSteni. del,. cella cesty tam i zpet bade asi Sestra Evelyn Mikeska od radii C. 88 $8.25, ale bade-li lien vice co pojedou, zaujima prvni misto s 28 eleay a tleti pak to bade lacine1:41. Obed bade ale misto s upsanim $42,500 pojMeni. extra. Vyjede so asi v osm hodin rano Sestra Lillian Kruse od iadu C. 111 na a asi v (lest yeeer prijede se do Dallasu. druhem Miste s upsanim $47,000 pojiPro ty, ktere by z West se chteli k nam aeni. plidati, miNerne je vziti, iako jsme Sestra Della. Kadleeek od radix 6. 88 Filly prod tan a rady to aeinime. Tedy jest na &ahem miste s upsaniin 28 prosim, nrihlaste se co nejdrive, S padeunrya. t zdravem, John Hilsber od radu C. 88 na AneCka Houclkova tretim mist& s upsanim 10 Mena.

Telefon EV 1-1095 Za mesic zari: 6000 Wofford Dr. Bratr Emil Horelica od radu C. 88 na Dallas, Texas 75227 prvnim miste s $119,500 poliSteni a na prvriim miste s 78 eleny.

Bratr E. E. Cameron od Mau e. 170 Houston, Texas na druhem miste s upsanim: $105,000 Zprava 7 uftteho okrsku Does piSa techto par radku s aspoko- pojkteni, Sestra Della Kadleeek na druhem jenim a hrdosti a pleji si podekova,ti miste s upsanim 24 Mena, od Filda C. 88. organisatoram pateho okrska za kriisSestra Agnes Mieulka ad radii 6. 88 nou askateenenou za aplyniffch na tletim miSte s upsanim $99,500 poclevet mesica. NaSe organisatori svou jiSteni. pilnou praci docilili a prevrUi naSi C. 88 Sestra Evelyn Mikeska ad areenou kvotu $3,000,000 na rok 1908. na tretim miste s upsanim 22 clean.

Za abehlYch devet mesica rani orgaNa.sledujiel rady ziskaly na rdsatori upsali Za $3,035,000 noveho panam diva $35.000 dobru a v poeta eleneeh: e. 24. 65, 71, 91, 88, 111, 112, 114, 132, pies ur,.enou kvotu. Myslim, 2. e stoji 139, 146 a 170. za zminka, r;' ";e zprava z Hlavni aradovay Jsem velmi nadSena krCsnvin Ilsledukazuje, naA patsy okrsek upsal paiovina vSeho Cleastva a take poji4eni kem za devet meslea. NaSi nekteii vie a nekt ql min, ale za abehlYeh (levet mesica. Organisatori jste priloMi race k diltl, abychom • si zaslow21 zvlatni aznani za krasnou praci. Nesmime vSak- ochabovat a slanit docilili naSi kvotu v phi-men-16 kratke se na docilene kvote. Mame jeltC tit dobe. Pleji si vSein podekovati, kteri

Ve stredu- 23. iijna, 1,94 jste prispell k naAemu uspechu a jeSte tak udifite do konce roku.

Se sesterskYra pozdravein, Frances Olexa Okrskova organiisatgbrka Sokol Corpus Christi P vani na vYroeni, Sokolskon oslavu. — Telocviena Jednota Sokol Corpus Christi, Texas bude poradat v nedeli 3. listopadu oslavu na poeest 38-leteho trvani a pasobeni vSokolovne, adresa: 5440 Kostoryz Road.

PoverenY slavnostni vYbor eini pripravy a bucie se sna2it, aby sneastn6ni hoste zase .byli uspokojeni s jidelnim obsluhou a zaroven i odpoledMM. programem. Pro pobaveni a obveseleni bude oclpoledne vyhravat oblibena hialba Majkova a po pripacie bude vice htidebnich kapel pritonmo, budouli zadani.

Obeci 1 veeere bude portistavat z hoveziho masa, peeene na roSti (barbecue) se vSeini chutnYmi prikrmy. Obed bude pockivan od 12 do 2 hodin odpoledne a yeeere od 5 do 7 hodin, $1.25 Lahr.

Br, Frank C. Sticky,- starosta naSi. Jednoty Sokolske, v jeho uvitacim proslovu oznami cely odpoledni program, ktery bude yypinen raznYm pobavenim pro vSechny pritomne. Pro Ziznive take bade dobre postarano raznYmi studenYmi napoji. Od spolkovYth Mena sester a bratrti se Ilaskave Zada, aby vypomohli, kde toho bude zapotrebi, yypomocnou silou k obsluze a prispenim peeivein do kuchyne, jak obyeejne.

Vqchni cleni i neeleni jsou active zvani.

Slavnostni Vybor Sokola John Stasa, oznamovatel --7-E3PJST----

Itacl C. 47, Seaton Mili bratri a sestry: - V pcslednim dopise jsern zapoinnela vas v,,7echny upozornit, abyste, sestry, prispely peeivem (kolaee, kejky a pod.) do kuchyne pri naS'i slavnosti 27, rijna.

MiiZete take donest kejk na "cake walk", vSecimo bude vitane. Prosim, nezapomente, a take vas vSecky zvu na tato slavnost. Na shleclanou 27. rijna!

Mary Haisler SPJST d c. 56, Corpus Christi Thrrzvoky ze sehnze sedmeho okrskit,® 0krskova sehaze, ktera se konala 13. rijna u nakho Pada Anton J. dermak, C. 56, mela slabou navaevu. Ono to do. celaMeodpovida tomu poetu elenstva v nasem okrsktt. Jen devet (9) radii bylo zastoupeno a to nektere jen jednim elenein.

V iiISTNiK Schilze byla zahajena br. preciseclou radii e. 56 Adolph Sassinem, v 11 hodin dopoledne, za p •itomnosti. okrskovYch Oredniku a asi 40 neastnikta, Po pri-vita,ni vSech pritomnYch br. Sassin predal cialsi vedenl schnze okrskovemu piedsedovi br. James Kcstelnikovi.

Po obvyklYch obradecb. br . Kostelnik predstavil be. Ed. Marka, prectsccia Hlavni nradovny, ktery jeclinY se svoji manZelkou se dostavil do teto schtize, a v jeho proslovu omluvil vSeciany nepritomne nredniky H. d. pro jejich pritornnost. Hr. Jos. Koliha se sam omluvil dopisem.

Ono to v::iechno vzbuzuje takovy dojem, Ze nekteri elenove ,se taxi: JakY nee' maji tyto schtze? Dle meho pozorovani vetSina na yStevnikn se te§.1 no., shledani se svYnal znamYmi, na spoleenY obed a odpoledni program.

NaS" sedmy okrsek brzy po zaVAeni Si, vypracoval svoje pravidla, byly be. Jaroslavem Kleprlikem na stroji mapsany, v Hlavni nradovne v Temple rozmnoleny na jejich tiskacim stroji, to rozeslany vSem radiina sedineho okrsku a zaroven oti:Steny ve Vestinku.

Av:3ak za dva roky tyto vesly v neplatnost a zapomenuti! Skoda toho . Casa a namahy, kterou s tint mel tehdy onen ustanovenY vYbor.

Ve mnoha radech elenstva nam bYva, av'Sak neni to znatelne pi'i tech naSich schnzich, jak ractovYch, tak l 0krskovYch. Main za to, Ze to neni jen u naSelio radu, kde se hiasuje ye schtazich o prijati novych clenic, and by museli bYti pritomni. PribYva nas na 1;1101a:eh v elenskern seznamu, ale ye schnzich neb jinVch poclnicich je VetSina elenstva, dice mitt jen dohrou pojistku, o vka to ostatni nedbaji. Zajoin spelkovello spoluptisobein je vylotieen. Doba se pribMuje, kdy u mnoba Huh: nebudou mod najiti radoye areciniky, hlavne tajemniky, neetinky a pokladniky. Hlavni nradovna, a sjezdy neuznavaji, aby tito arednici byli lepe odrnenovani za svoji praci.

Pak H. n. a sjezcly se zbledaji, ze budou nuccni zavesti janY system vybirani turtnich a raclovYch poplatkti. Zc to mute bYti na S . kodu Jeclnote, nevi vyloueeno.

Tato okrskova schfize trvala jen nu hodinu, neb neprifsly na pretres Zadne navrhy, ktere by zabraly eas. Kdy2 prislo na ureeni mista a datum pPlAti schfize, tak nehyly prihlaSky od pfitomnYch neastnikii. Kdy a kde bude pri§ti schfize, sriad bude oznameno nekdy pozdeji, aZ se nekterY rad prihlasi, Jest to teZIY problem pro kaZdY rad

25 pozadat o onu schuzi, kdy(i', Se nevi ku preclu jaka bude na ySte-va, jak se zasobit s jidlem a poclobne jinYmi potrebami,. Pak jest hodne tech radix, co nemaji svoji sin. My take nemarne svoji sin, Teloeviena Jednota Sokol doposod Liam v2cly zdarma ponechala pouZit svoji sin k temto neeltain, za co'Z' jsine jim zavazani diky bratrskYmi. Zarover' chci podekovati manZelam bratru a sestre Ed. MarkovYm, ze sobe neobte2ovali vykonat onu dloubott cestu k nam do 'Leto schtize. V2dy byli zde mezi mann radi videni a doufame, Ze prile2itostne se zde zase nechaji videt, Podobne diky vSem, kteri ncvahali prijit mezi :has. Vime, 2e j,ste 'prijeli na sve vlastni vydani, a cioulame, Ze jste byli s jicleinim listkein a i jinou obsluhou uspokojeni, pakli ne, tak Mint to prominte. Tech dobrovolnYch yYponiocnYch sil je radio a musime si vezit vSech tech, co jsou ochotni onu pra-ci vykonavat.

Odpoledni prograin zaeal s nekolika huclebnimi eisly a zpevern, celkem 25 ditek neinkovalo. Program byl libivY, ale kriatkV. Cilaybelo zde runoho tech, co se rnimile roky poclileli na programech. Na to pak. nasledoval "cake walk", nii eona, byl vydraCen jeden dart, a na prvni nabiciku ptipacti be.

Adolph Sassinovi. Nebylo Zadrieho, kdo by byl chtel pretramlovat desetidolarovou nabidku. Pro deti meli fish pond (rybarsky stanek) a mel dosti hodne rybara, DalSi podrobnosti budete eisti v anglicke cacti Vesiniku ad sector: Betty Jurica, tajemnice okrsku, a Maxine Pavliska, okrskove veclotici naladeZe, Annie Spencer, veclouci mladeZe od radii 6. 56.

Byl 0CM Vy-bizen, abych zase nee° napsal do Vestniku, tak to to mate.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem, John Sta.a.., tajemnik Rad L 54, West Bratr1 a sestry, na.Se pravidelna sclatize se konala 6. rijna, prcctscdal be, August PustejovskV. t3yl eten protokol a hr. Mazanec • podal finaneni wpravu. NavStevott byl u rids br. Rudolph Zalman od l'adu 35 v Elk a be. Jan Pete z Penelope, co'Z nas velice poteMlo. Take jsine 3 nave aleny, do detskehO oddeleni Patrick Joseph Poehl a Stephen Joseph Hutyra, Tina Joe Wolf, Nemocne eleny jsme meli br. Johnny Popp, kterY podstoupil vaZnOu operaci v Houstone, naleza se 'Led' Boma, kde se pozdravujc. Bratr Frank Holaeka se naleza ve Spitale ye Waco, take Hr.

26 Kacir se pozdravuje ye svem domove.

Prejeme vSem fipine uzdraveni.

Dverni cenu vyhral br. Pustejoysky.

Po schilzi sestry podavaly, svaeinu a ka,vu. PriSti schuze se bude konat 3. listopadu y e dve hodiny odp. Pamatujte a dostavte se ye velkem poeta. Vzpominam ses. Marie BartoSovou v Penelope, kterd je nemocna, Ona valy meth, pekne dopisy a zpravy ve Vestniku. DouPam, ze se ji vede lepSi. Pozdravuji ji a preji ji fipine zdravi, Nekolik bratru se seSlo minulou sobotu a eistili kolem sine, posekali krovi a stromy a ted' je to vice fililednejSi, bylo toho skuteene treba. Na tuto praci priSli bri. Vaclay Bezdek, Frank Soukup a Joe Barton. Je tam jeSte hodne prace.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem, Mollie Barton, clopis, kid (.1e2hoslovanit C. 92, Fort Worth Brath a sestry, v mem minulem dopise ye Vestniku ze dne 9. rijna jsem zapomnel udat, jsme melt tady a nas sclitizi III. okrsku.

Hostem byl rad C. 154 zde ye Fort Worth v siiii Sokolu. Schfize byla dosti dobre navStrvena, aZ na to, jak obyeejne, kdy nejsou vSechny tady zastoupene. Prat) nas mohlo Wit vice. Schnzi ridil br. Nick Morris, okrskovY predseda a ridl ji vaZne a spravn.e. Probiral ve:Skere zalelitostl naSeho okrsku, porad byl rychlY, ale iipine uspokojivY. Mayne je, ze se koneene rozreAila otazika ohledne zastupce do sboru reditelu na geho Dornova odpoeinku a tomu mu'Zeme take delrovai bru. Morrisovi, lee se tak o to postaral. Nebudu se Porirobnri o torn rozepisovat, ani nikoho jmenovat, jsem fist, je vSe v potadku. Jen podotknu, ze br. Morris si ziskal nmoho prizne a uznani v jeho jednani nestrannem, a 2e se dovede jasne a date vyjadrit, jak anglicky, tak i eesky a jsme jisti, ze br. Morris bude dobr'Yrn predsedou nasi Ht. fdadovny a cele Jednoty az nastoupl tento firad 1. ledna. Prejeme mu hodne zdaru a Stesti.

Kdyz jsern se tZ. tak rozepsal, tak popiSi rnoje dojmy z Oeskeho dne 6. fijna na statni vVstave v Dallasu. Prvni navAteva nebyla tak poeetna, jak minula leta, aspori ne pri programu v coliseu od 10 do 12 hodin dopoledne. Vim, ze mnozi prijeli pozdeji odpoledne, asi nasledkem toho, ze poeasi nevypadalo moc priznive hned z rana. Pozdeli ale se vyjasnilo a pak bylo hezky a2Z do veeera. Program byl dobrk a dobfe sestaven. Sla ynostnim ileenikern byl prof.

Jan Skiivanek z Texaske A. & M koleji,

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• Ve stlieclu. 23. j'ijna 1908

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Besedu trineilo asi 30 kol taneonikilt, nevim ureite, vSichni v krojich. Mnozi, zvlaSte (6eny, rnely prave Ceske kroje, byl to opravdu krasny ponied. Zpevaci z Taylor nam take hezky zazpivali, jak ve Women's building, tak v Band Shell. DallaSti zpivali velmi Pane v Coliseum. Sokolove meli hezke vYstupy, jak na naradi, take jive nastapy a cviky. Vzalo by to hodne radial vSe poCirobne popsat. Hudbu tidil br. Sid Poklacinik. ktera se take vSem libila. Mne se zvlaSte iibil pochod Moline, aZ jsem zasizel, neb to byla pisen meho otce, jenZ poclia.zel z Kolina. VSectma test bru. Bubakovi a jeho vYboru, ae tak pane: .vSechno sestavili. VSem volam Nazclar! Doufam, ze priSti rok bude to jeSte lepSi. Na shledanou.

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ZLOCINY: Je v naSich silich zmenit dnegni truchlivou situaci!

Kradeg'e, znasilriovani ten, prepadani, loupe ge vzrostly v poslednich sedmi letech o 88%. Jak zabranit tomu, aby nas tato villa gloainnosti nezaplavila frjln6?

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Zde je Cast jeho progralnu: 1. Obnovit vagnost soudy. innohe soudy zachazeji priM cialeko v rovnovagnern rozhodovani o gloeinu a vine. —Frills nmoho prokazanYeh zioeinti je osvobogovano pro technieke proeesni prieiny.

2. Amerika potrebuje ministra spravedlhosti (Attorney General), kterY je opravou odhodlan vyhladit organisovany zloein. Se tieba fadneho zakroku, voetne i pou giti kontrolovaneho doposlouehavani (wire tapping). Mel bYt ueinen jig dayno.

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mestiim, zdokonalit policejni ochranu dostateenou subvenci z federalni pokladny.

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Zvolme presidentem Richarda Nixona, kterY hodla ueinit tyto kroky: Zajistit, arty fetleralni vlacia neplYtvala a vyclavala penize poplatnikii jenom tarn, kde musi bYt. Zastavit v‘Sechny yYdaje, ktere zavinuji stouprini cen. Jakmile skonei valka, pougit

east toho, co se u getti dosagenim miru, ke sniiteni ohromneho rozpoetoveho deficitu, kterY znaCne zaviiluje cirahotu, a da gi Cast unit ke sniaeni dani a tak evysit pfajem ka gdeho zambstnance, VLADA: Jak pfispU ke zvY§eni vlivu dlouho washingtonska, vlacia prebirala dalSi a dal'ai vladni moc. Je eas, aby se tento proccs zastavil a obratil. Aby se uplatidoval vliv i moc stair, rest, a hla,vne lidu.

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

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Sunday, Nov. 3 -- SPJST meeting at 3 p.m. SHARP SUNDAY, Dec. 1 — SPJST meeting and election of officers Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Walter Plunketts' 30th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 15 — RVOS meeting.

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Oct. 26 — Vrazel's Polka Band ------SPJST Lodge No. 25, Ennis (National ttall) Saturday. Oct. 26 — Dance; Johnny Mensik Sunday, Nov. 10 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17 — Trojacek Family Reunion at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band of Cameron (Family entertainment every Sunday at 6 p.m.)

ST— !Ado No. 29, Taylor October 26 -- Lee Roy Matocha November Vrazel December 7 — Hi-Toppers Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Oct. 26 — Two-Steppers Lodge No. 39, Bryan October 26 ____ Fabulous Six November 9 — West Polka Band November 16 — Vrazels November 23 — Flub City Dutchmen November 30 — Fabulous Six —Sr.) S ; Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Oct. 26 --- Monarks Saturda y, Nov. 9 Triumphs Saturday, Nov. 23 — Traits —SPJST--Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct. 26 — Dance; Temple Rhythm Masters Sunday, Oct. 27 — Grand Opening of enlarged and air-conditioned Seaton Star Hall.

Saturday, Nov. 2 — Dance; Tommy Vanck

vEsTN1K unday, Nov. 3 — SPJST meeting; 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4 — Farm Bureau supper; 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9 — Dance; Peppermints Tuesday, Nov. 12 — Choral Club rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 16 — Dance; George Machart Tuesday, Nov. 19 — Board of Directors meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23 — Dance; Hi-Toppers Sunday, Nov. 24 — Dance; 4 to 8 p.m., Fabulous 6 Choral C 1 u b Tuesday, Nov. 26 Rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 30 a - Dance; Steffek and The Versatiles Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Nov. 3 ----- Lodge meeting Sunday, Nov. 10 — Louis Chudej pasty SPJST--Lodge 66 (Linden Hall), Waco Saturday, Oct. 'A --- The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels.

Saturday, Nov. 2 — The Pavelkas of Robstown Saturday, Nov. 9 -- Vrazel Polka Band Monday, Nov. 11 — Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings Saturday, Nov. 16 -- Fritz Hodde's Fabulous Six of Taylor Saturday, Nov. 22 — Wedding Dance; Czeehmates of West Thursday, Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Dance, Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 30 — Leo 1VIajek's Orchestra of Corpus Christi Saturday, Dec. 7 -.- Otis Beck and His Melody 5 Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Dec. 14 — Soul Searchers

Wednesday, October 23, 1968 Lodge No. 84, Dallas Nov. 2 — Barn Dance; music by the Fetter Band Nov. 18 — Thanksgiving Dance; music by the Music Masters of Ennis Lodge meeting at 4 p.m., Nov. 17 followed by Family Night Nov. 30 — Dance; Urby and His Czechmates from West Dec. 15 — Lodge meeting at 3 p.m., followed by Christmas entertainment Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance; music by the Polka Peppermints Jan. 18 — Dance; Gil Baca Jan. 19 — Lodge meeting at 4 p.m., followed by Family Night Feb. 1 — Dance; Six Fat Dutchmen Feb. 15 Dance;Music Masters of Ennis Feb. 16 — Lodge meeting at 4 p.m., followed by Family Night.

SPJ Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, Oct. 27 — 30th Year Anniversary of National Hall, Lodge 92, Dinner — 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Program at 2 p.m.

Dance — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; music by the Hemisfair Band from Texasland, the Hub City Dutchmen from Yoakum.

Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Harvest Dance; Polka Peppermints Sunday, Nov. 10 -- Regular Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14 -- Ladies' Circle Family Night; turkey supper at 5 30; games after supper. No charge for members Saturday, Nov. 30 — Polka dance; Rudy Kurtz from Shiner.

Lodge No. 80, Holland and The Jewels Saturday, Nov. 2 -Sunday, Nov. 17 — Vrazels; 5'30 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 28 CJ and The Jewels New Year's Eve — Bohac Sisters Annual SPJST meetSunday, Dec. 1 ing.

SPJS'r Lodge No. 88, Houston Thursday, Oct. 24 — Stew supper arid social Friday, Oct. 25 — Teen dance Saturday, Oct. 26 — Dance Ray Sureelm of Weimar Sunday, Oct. 27 — Czech Day Celebration, barbecued chicken dinner, program, and dance -- Lee Roy Matocha and Gil Baca.

SPJST Lodge 130-Sokol Dallas Saturday, Oct. 26 -- Third Annual Halloween Dance; Polka Peppermints Nov. 9 -- Dance; Eric FIonza Nov. 23 — Autumn dance; Polka Peppermints Dee. 7 --- Holiday dance; Erie Ilonza Dec. 21 -- Christmas dance; Music Masters Dee. 31 — New Year's Eve Sall; Eric Honza.

Lodge No. 135 -- Sokol Ennis Saturday, Nov. 9 --- Dance; Johnny Mensik (Family entertainment every Friday at 8 p.m.)

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CZECH DAY CELEBRATION — SUNDAY, OCT, 27th.

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