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A1JZiJ Z 4eraib Official Organ Of the Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897.

BENEVOLENCE

VOLUME 57 — NO. 12

HUMANITY

BROTHERHOOD

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

CH 19, 1969

HE MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE OF DEVOTION FOR HIS COUNTRY, HIS FLAG AND HIS PEOPLE "SO THAT THIS GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH." WITH THIS ISSUE, WE PAY HUMBLE AND FRATERNAL TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN JOSEPH KERR BUSH, 25, OF TEMPLE; WHO MADE HIS SUPREME SACRIFICE FEBRUARY 10, 11,69, SO THAT WE MAY LIVE IN A WAY OF LIFE WE HAVE CHOSEN. CAPTAIN JOSEPH KERB BUSH

CAPT. BUSH IS THE EIGHTH MEMBER OF THE SPJST TO LAY DOWN

January 28, 1944 February 10, 1969

HIS LIFE IN ASIA.. THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SPJST EXTENDS DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY. MAY HONOR BE HIS NOW AND FOREVER! .. .

PRESIDENT'S REPORT IN THIS ISSUE

vt,sTNis VESTNIK (Herald) Einvered as second class matter January 2rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922, OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC) HEItsfVOLENT ORDER OF 'run STATE OF TILIC Published weekly EDITOR R, J ITCH: — Box 83, West, Texe 76691 :9,-;1.1,): ene 1204 N. Davis Street Totro,c,,,, ::, -P i HI 6-5989 — Shop: ff1 6 5233 PUBLISH.1■IRS VOil(1!.1,;.; A. PUB, COLVIPANY, witsr, rriqX. Subscription $3.75

Rs.: -M g LODGE, SPJST pie, Texas AC 817 PO., 32151 & PR 32152 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res: 985-2115 JOE B. LIEJNY, Vice President Res: PR 81785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: PR 33846 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 LEONARD IIIKESKA, Treasurer Res: PR 83720 AUGUST KACIR, Legal Adviser Res: PR 33658 Office: PR 32171 PO Box 845, Temple Marvin Leshikar, Medical Director PO Box 410, Taylor 76574 AC 512; EL 25251

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PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart Houston, Texas 77007 ED, G. MAZANEC, Vice Chmn, Rt, 9 — Box 387 Waco, Texas 76705 STANLEY E. VRLA, Secy.

6641 Patrick Dr. Dallas, Texas 75214 FRANK E. HEJL, JR. Rt. 4 Temple, Texas '16501 Wits. MICULKA PO Box 297 Moulton. ToK:IS 77975

STATE YOUTH DIRECTO James J. Janousek, BOx 100, Temple, Texas. — Ph. ma, P

DIRECTORS John A. Kubena, Dist.

AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 PO Box 308, La Grange 78945 Henry Vitek, Dist, II AC 512; 859-2549 PO Box 43, Granger 76530 Cyriii (Sid) Pokladnik, Dist, III AC 214; RI 11874 (Office) Res: TA 48072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75276 R. E. Brez, fist IV AC 915; 655-2164

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Ed S. Dist. VI AC 512; 01, 72051 Rt. -- Box 110, Edna 77957 Jos. H. Koliha, Jr. Dist. VII 409 W. Main, Kenedy, Tex 78119 AC 512: OL 93535

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DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT I Melvin Skrabanek, P. 0. Box 2711.

Caldwell, Texas 77836 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zalopek, 1004 So. 31st Temple, Tr. 76501 — AC 817; PR 85067 DISTRICT III Arnold M. Vrla, 6307 Saratoga Circle Dallas, Tx, 75214 — Ph. AC 214; Rea. TA 79049 Office RI 22236 DISTRICT. IV Emil Holub, 808 W. Oregon Seymour, Tex 76380 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry 1,n.

Houston, Tx 77055 — Ph: AC 713; HO 82126 DISTRICT VI Leo Krause, Jr., P. 0. Box 427 Inez, Texas 77968 — Ph. Ac 512; OL 7467/1 DISTRICT VII Roy E. Hranicky, Fob 455, Sinton, Texas 78381 Phone EM 4-2379

Honorary President

Edward L. 1VIarek 2603 N. 13th, Temple

A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN JOSEPH KERB BUSH Bro. Joseph K. BuSh was the eighth Ay from the ranks of the SPJST' lake the Snpreti*e : ,q 1ruifice in Asia. editor's salvor! duty now is' to

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DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Rud. Matejim, Route — Box 562 Bryan, Texas 77801 — Ph. AC 713; 823-5566 DISTRICT II Mrs. Emily Mikeska, Route 1, Rogers, Texas 76501 — Ph, AC 817; MI 2-3339 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; TR 7'90 DISTRICT IV Mre. Ed Haisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas -- Ph, AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mattes, P. Box 273, Fritchcoc Tex 77563 — Ph. 986-7027 — AC 713 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150' Rosenberg, Tex 77471 — Ph. AC 713; NO 22085 DISTRICT VII Mr.. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tex. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender, Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas.

Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Tx. 76691 Deadline for material to be accepted for the following Issue is Saturday noon.

et:; of his loved 1.1,1 any of us as brother and si54er -fraterAalists can do is to extend our sing er : :e-Fltpathy to i eonvey to his l ereaI'Si liltr them that hope thai 3ro. 'Joe's Editor sacrifice was not in vain.

Your 'editor is grateful to President Mdrrris of they Supreme Lodge, who forwarded tis the photos- and information, Following is a copy of ❑ clipping from the Temple paper: • Full , Military funeral- for Capt. Joe Bush Jr., 25, of Holly Oaks Apartments E-1 was at 2 Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Fred Bomar of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park.

Capt. Bush, who wa:; serving as a military attache working with the. Laotian Embassy in Moung Soul, Laos. was killed February 10 in hostile action in Southeast Asia.

Capt. Bush was born January 28, 1944 in Tyler and spent his childhood there. He was a graduate of Temple High School where he played football for two years .for the Temple Wildcats and was a Membel of Ihe JETS and Spanish Club. .He was graduated from Texas A&M College where he was a cell leader for two yearS. and recei v od outstanding honors, as a Member or Lim Army Reserve Officers - Traininp: Corps; Among these was being selecled as outstanding cadet from amon g; 2.000 conisinen. at ROTC summer comp at Fort Sill, Okla.

He was commis's' ned a second lieutenant in the ti S, Army on August 7, 1966. Athong schools and training centers he attended were the Officers Basic Artillery Training; Course at Fort Sill, Okla_ and the Ranger School and the Airborne School at F'ort Henning, Ga. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, : N.C., and to Washington, D.C., for a course in the Laotian language at the Defense Language School.

He was then assigned as an artillery adviser to the Royal Thai Artillery School in Thailand, and later as military attache to the Laotian Embassy in Moung Soui, Laos.

Capt. Bush was married to Miss Carol Mikulas of Temple, August 28, 1965.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Robin Rene Bush of Temple; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bush, Sr., of Temple; three brothers, George Bush, John Bush and James Bush, all of Temple; two sisters, Miss Janie Bush; and Miss Janet Bush, both of Temple; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cleo Watson Saums of Temple; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Elsie T. Harris of Tulsa, Okla.

• • GREY SKTFS

By Joe K. Bush, Jr. The years we have to live are few And the time we have so small That often we have not time to do The thin gs we would most of all For who has time in this busy world To stop, to pause, and wonder At stars and sun and clouds so swirled Or at flowers and bees or thunder.

One moment I paused, ove early morning` To notice the cool and cris py air.

The fluffy clouds; the earth adorning; Thus a thought came to me then And who 'Neatb these gre y skies above Sias time enough To be with his love.

• • (No Title) There is something I knOW, and well It's a story I have to tell It's not a story I wish all, to hear It's the story of something I know and fear.

Have you thought of how you'd die?

And if anyone at all would cry?

Myself I didn't have to think of it It came to me. I know of it.

I don't know why or where or when I only know I'll be there then.

There is a clear picture in my mind I'll know I'm there when death I find.

The morn will dawn that fatal day I'll not be home, but far away In the warm jungle growth, live and green When they tear through me, angry, mean.

I won't be quiet:— but with dying gasp Curse all around with that fatal rasp.

I'll go down fighting-fighting like hell This is something I know, and know it well.

Oh to be an artist, to paint that scene

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With blood of red and jungle green With me in the middle a frown on my face As if to say from hence, which place?

But I haven't said what I want to About that day when life is through But can I? Or will it be It's down too deep inside of me?

—Joe K. Bush, Jr. • • Above You have just read two poems

by Bro. Bush. There is a large amount of thought in those written words. He, as a physical being has now departed, but his feelings and thoughts remain in our midst, as if to say: "Remember, freedom is something mankind has striven and fought for for ages unknown!" I here would like to enclose the notice of a resolution passed by the House of Representatives in his honor, also forwarded to me by Bro. Morris: Austin -- Army Capt. Joe K. Bush, Jr., of Temple was saluted by the House when they passed a resolution in his honor.

Capt. Bush was killed in hostile action in Southeast Asia at the age of 25.

HSR 87 noted his heroic service to his country and his outstanding service while stationed both in Laos and Thailand.

He was originally from Tyler but moved, to Temple in time to go to Temple High School. In 1966 he graduated from Texas A&M University.

• • Your editor, and I am sure that all of the members realize the loss that Sister Bush and her daughter, Robin Rene have siitainel, however, we hope that with a brave outlook on life, they will look forward to the future that their husband and father envisioned for them. May honor be his now and forever. written

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Newsbriefs Monday , a.m. — What was supposed to have been a rather pleasant trip to the District V meeting in Houston for your editor and family, turned out to be exactly the opposite. Plus continuous rain all the way there and back, we found your editor's wife (Maxine's) father, Mr. Edwin L. Stavinoha, of Engle in an intensive care ward in critical condition in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, following surgery and two heart attacks last Wednesday.

Supreme Lodge President, Bro. Nick A. Morris had to stay in Houston and

await the repairing of his car because the fan decided to make a few holes in the radiator. Sister Morris and children returned to Temple with Bro. and Sis. Zabcik.

• • Elaine Berkovsky, junior mathematics major at fElouthwest Texas State College, was initiated into Alpha Chi, National Honor Scholarship Society. To qualify, an individual must have a B average through three years of college and be among the top ten per cent of her class. Elaine is also now serving as president of her dormitory. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Berkovsky and a member of SPJST Lodge 63, Sweet Home.

• Bro. August R. Jurecka,, age 59, passed February 14, 1969 at Austin. He was laid to rest in Rogers Cemetery. He was a member of Lodge 20.

• • Bro. John E. Matoska, age 52, passed away March 3, 1969 in Taylor. He was a member of Lodge 48.

• • Bro. Mark Edward Korenek, age 13, died February 20, 1969 at Mexia. Interment was in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Danbury, Texas. Young Bro. Korenek was a member of Lodge 142.

• Bro. Jos. Heidaker, age a2, passed away March 2, 1969 in Yoakum. He was a member of Lodge 63.

• • Bro. Julius Chudej, 81, died March 1, 1969 in Ennis. He was a member of Lodge 135. Burial was in the Crisp Cemetery, Ennis, Texas.

LETTER 1.4 17FTING, 11P-SwITICT ITT March 23, 1961 — Lodge 130 Dallas Program: 10:00 — Registration of Members 10:30 — Call to Order by President John Sebetka, District III Presentation of Colors by District Flag Bearer, Robert Urban Welcome from President of Lodge 130, Sister Helen Oates Respect Paid to Deceased Members By 1st Vice-Pres. Vernon Woods Roll Call of Lodges Readin g of Mi nutes of Previous Meeting — Bob Oates Correspondance Treasurer's Report — Johnnie Krizan Report by District Youth Director Wilma Nesuda 12:00 — Lunch

4 1:30 — Reconvene meeting Youth Program.

Roll Call District Director's Report and District Rest Home Report by Bro. Sid Pokladnik District Organizer's Report — Bro. A.M. Vrla Old Business New Business By-Law Comm. Report, Youth Activity Fund, Selection of Next year's meeting site Nominating Comm. Report Election and Installation of Officers for 1969.

Adjournment All members of SPJST Supreme Lodge and their families, our editor and family, and other district officers and members are cordially invited to attend our District III meeting, Sunday, March 23. You are invited to be with us on this day of our spring meeting.

Fraternally, John Sebetka, District III President DISTRICT VI SPRING MEETING Dear Brothers and Sisters: The District VI spring meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30. It will be hosted by Lodge 63, Sweet Home. The meeting will be held in Slovacek's Ballroom on Highway 77-A between Yoakum and Hallettsville. All of the District VI members are requested to attend this (meeting. Visitors from other districts are most welco= to attend and visit with us.

The program is as follows: 1:30 p.m. — Meeting called to order by Dictrict VI President.

Welcome — by President of Lodge 63 Wm. Berkovsky.

Response — by District VI Vice President •Ervin Holy Pledge of Allegiance Tribute to deceased members Reading of minutes from previous meeting by Secretary Sister Krutilek Appointment of a 3-member nominating committee.

Youth Program, under the direction of District Youth Director Sister Elsie Brdecka.

After the youth program the meeting will continue.

Roll Call of Lodges Reports of District Officers: Treasurer, Vice Pres., Secretary, Dist. Organizer, Dist. Director, Dist. Youth Director, and Rest

VASTNfK Home Director Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers and visitors Guest Speaker — Bro. Nick A. Morris, President, Supreme Lodge Old Business New Business Election and installation of District VI officers Adjournment All officers of the Supreme Lodge, Editor Bro. Sefcik, and their families are cordially invited to attend our meeting and have fellowship with us.

On March 30th, starting 1:30 p.m Fraternally yours, Paul Sablatura, District VI President -SPJSTDISTRICT VII SPRING MEETING

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 13. It will be hosted by Lodge 107 Floresville.

This is just a reminder that all of District VII members are requested to attend this meeting. This will be an important meeting with election of district officers for the corning year and other important business matters of District VII. More details later.

Fraternally yours, James Kostelnik District VII President DISTRICT III Dear Sisters and Brothers, Lodge 130 of Dallas is looking forward to hosting the District III Spring Meeting on March 23rd. We hope that you and your families will join us for an interesting and productive meeting.

We plan to serve you a good dinner and make your day at our hall as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

In addition, we extend an invitation to the officers and directors of the Supreme Lodge, the editor of Vestnik, district organizers and sisters and brothers of all districts to also attend the meeting.

Our address is the Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Ave., Dallas.

We hope to have a map included to help you find our hall.

We shall see you all in Dallas on March 23rd.

Fraternally, Helen N. Oates, President, Lodge 130 (Could not get a map in time, sa I am hoping this is correct: Take exit 17 off of the Central Expressway to

Wednesday, March 19, 1969 Greenvil e Ave., and turn right to No. 7448. — Editor).

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DISTRICT III Dear Editor, The following amendments to the Rules and Regulations of District III are submitted to the membership of District III for their study prior to the next regular meeting on March 23, with the recommendation that they be approved at the meeting: ATRICLE Membership Section 3: All members have the ri ght to assemble for consultation, information and administration under the SPJST By-Laws and its voting requirements.

Section 4: Only active or full-benefit members may hold office.

ARTICLE III — Officers and Elections.

Section 1: The officers shall be: President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Youth Director, Assistant Youth Di•lector (if desired) and las; Bearer.

Section 2: The Rest Home Director shall be elected for a three-year term of office, starting January 1, 1969, in the fall meeting, to comply with the Rest Home By-Laws. The membership should be notified of the, future election for this office at the previous spring meeting.

Section 9: Duties of the Youth Director . a. The duties of the Youth Director are as outlined . .

Section 10: Duties of the Assistant Youth Director. a. To assist the District Youth Director . .

ARTICLE VI. Executive Board Section 1: The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers of the District. The District Director and District Organizer shall serve in an advisory capacity to the board.

Section 2: The Executive Board shall meet within a reasonable period of time before the regular meeting in order to plan adequately for the regular meeting. The President shall select a place of meeting that is centrally-located for the members of the board and direct the secretary to notify each board member of the meeting.

ARTICLE X — Amendment of Rules and Regulations Section 1: The Rules and Regulations may be amended at any regular meeting by a simple majority vote of the members present, provided that the amendments have been published. at the very latest, in the Vestnik during

Wednesday, March 19, 1969 the week prior to the regular meeting.

It is planned to have the complete Rules and Regulations, as reviewed and amended, subject to membership approval, mimeographed and distributed at the March 23rd meeting.

Fraternally, The By-Laws Committee: Emil 0. Hanes Albert Kubala Helen N. Oates Emil Petr Carl Zich, —SPJST-LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, SPJST, Lodge Stefanik 142 held its third meeting of 1969 on the first Sunday in March at 2:30 p.m. with President Virgil Tanner presiding.

Bro. Tanner asked all the members present to stand for a moment of silence for our departed lodge brother, Mark Edward Korenek, 13, who passed away on February 20, 1969. Our sympathy is extended to the Albert Korenek family.

Bro. Paul Veselka lead the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and also recited the lodge prayer.

Sister Beyer read the minutes of the previous meeting. They were approved as read.

New members accepted into our lodge were: Ellis A. ,Steinhauser, Mary Brezina, Joe D. Garcia, and two transfers: Henry C. Cernota, from Lodge 14, Wesley, and Marion Cennota from Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville. We welcome all of you as brothers and sisters of Lodge 142.

On Saturday, March 29, we will have a chicken barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Dinner will be served from 11:30 am. until ?

Tickets will be $1.25 for adults, and 75c for children.

There will be games played in the afternoon. So, brothers and sisters, please mark this date — March 29 — on your calendar, and bring your friends along also. Our membership enjoys having visitors and you are always welcome at Lodge 142.

Our four door prizes went to Sisters Rosie Tumis, Dorothy Tumis, Helen Matus and Bro. John Tumis, so brothers and sisters come to the meetings, maybe you will be the lucky winner next time.

I will be looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Dorothy Beyer, Secretary

VESTNfK LODGE NO, 146, GALVESTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The ,next regular meeting will be held the second Sunday in April, because of Easter Sunday being the first Sunday. The monthly meeting will be held at the Eagles Hall 1906 Post Office St., Galveston, Texas. Time is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13.

I know that a lot of members were wondering if the lodge will ever get started on solve fund raising events Or not. Well, to be truthful, it takes time and planning in advance. We did come up with a date to have a dance at Eagles Hall Saturday, April 19.

Music will be by the Wilbur Heinsohri seven-piece orchestra, playing old-time and modern music. This band will make its first appearance in Galveston. Members and friends, the instruments in the orchestra are as follows: bass horn, two saxophones, two trumpets, piano, and drums.

The following were present at cur last meeting: Pres. Frank H. Beran, Vice Pres. R. E. Conway, Secy. Evelyn Mattes. Our Financial Secy. was out of town staying with her sister who had an operation and was in the hospital.

Treasurer, Mrs. Porttaci had to be out of town. Stysheine Mattes, - Eugene Sefcik, Alvin Sefcik, Joseph Hlozek, Evelyn Sefcik, Carman Odinot, Odie Odinot, Edna Urbanic, Mrs. E, J. Whitner, J. Whitne • , Mrs. Mollie Macik, Yvonne Beran, Mr. Louis Macik and Georgia Beran. Our guest was Carolyn Moody, Thanks to all of you for coming in all of that bad weather we had; rain all afternoon. I know it was hard to make it. The flu had a lot of our members in bed, and this we can not control, so let's wish all of the sick a speedy recovery so they can be at our dance on April 19.

The new bookkeepe • for our lodge and also our reporter is Sis. Edna TJrbanic. Memorial FUnd chairman is Sister Evelyn Mattes; flag bearers are Eugene Sefcik and Joseph Hlozek. The office of the youth leader is still open, since there was no volunteer for this office, as of this date.

I would request all Of the organizers of our lodge to impress upon their new members the importance of attending the next meeting and be initiated. This will make them feel like they are a part of the lodge. We would like to haVe an initiation April 13, so bring all your candidateS to the meeting.

Members and friends, we are inviting you to our dance Saturday night;,

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April 19. We hope to show all of you a nice time so if you are planning to go any place this is a nice place to come, The hall is centrally heated and airconditioned with plenty of parking space. Let's all say a little prayer so the weather would be nice.

I will sign off for today so that you will have time to write this date on your calendar — April 19. Saturday night. The time and all other information will be in a letter from our reporter. May God Bless all of you.

Fraternally, Frank H. Derail, Jr. 88, NOS.SPJST. LODGE

HOUSTON

A Jast-minute reminder about our Czech play, which is to be given on the 30th of March at 2 p.m. Then , will be a small program precedin g, the play, with youngsters participating and Mr. Vodehnal accompanying them on the piano, The actors know their parts quite well already and Anna Svestka, our very good and able prompter will be keeping them on their toes and also keeping the play moving at a brisk pace.

We missed Mrs, Janda, who plays the part of a greedy landlady, at our last rehearsal. She was ill with a cold, but is much better now -- and Tim Kostom was missed, too. He was at Cape Kennedy watching the blast-off of the Apollo R. I am sorry to say that Mr. Urban, our newly-elected director, will be unable to be with us due to unforseen circumstances, and our assistant director, Karel Sicner. is replacing him.

We hope to see many out-o[-towners on that 30th day of March. because we would like — above anything else — a packed house.

Our stage will be enhanced by lovely furniture and drapes furnished through the courtesy of the Hilsher Home Supply Co. Mr. Alfred Hilsher, through all these many years, has always been so very nice to let us have whatever furniture was needed for our stage.

Ladies. you won't have to cook on that day either, as. we will have a delicious dinner awaiting you — so come one, come all, we will be looking forward to having you with us.

Fraternally, Harriett K. Allison, Pres., Dramatic Club LODGE NO. 27, MOULTON AUCTION SALli at SPJST. Hall No.

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27 at Moulton Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. All furniture, lots of antiques and the hall will be sold. The lodge reserves the right to reject bids.

Frank C. Wagner, Secretary -SPJ 61-

LODGE NO. 29. TAYLOR Dear Members and Readers, The meeting was opened by our president, Andrew Marek. The minutes were read by Secretary A. L. Boudny, and were approved.

It was voted to donate $25 to the Thrall Library.

It was also approved by the members to close up the upstairs windows on the west side, on the front of the hall, and to make a small meeting room down stairs. So there will be quite a lot of improvements on the hall. It will make the hall nicer.

The SPJST and May Fete queens were elected.

The SPJST queen will be Miss Becki Downs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Downs. Becki is a sophomore at Taylor High School.

The May Fete queen will be Miss Linda Naivar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Naivar. Linda is also a sophomore at Taylor High School. Congratulations to both girls.

Girls from other lodges also are invited to be in the May Fete to represent their lodges. Everyone is welcome. So let's all plan on coming to the hall for the May Fete, May 4th, and have a good time. Let's hope the weather is nice.

Fraternally, Mrs. Lucille Gayclos LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 4 was held on Sunday, March 9 at the Grant Building. President Edwin Holy called the meeting to order. The attendance was good.

Sandra Holy led the lodge in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The lodge has two new members, Janell Marie Chudej, age 2 months. and Steven Leon Koehne, age 1 month.

President Holy reminded the lodge of the District 6 meeting on March 30. .He hopes that a large group from our lodge will attend.

Youth Leader Mrs. Linda Mikush reported that an Easter egg hunt would be held at our next meetin cr which is on April 13.

The meeting was then adjourned with the youth club meeting following.

The afternoon was spent in playing games and visiting: Refreshments and lunch were served: The March birthday cake went to Mrs. August Neubauer. The adult door prize went to Mrs. Rosie Orsak and the children's prize went to David Zak. Don't forget to attend the District 6 meeting on March 30.

Fraternally; Patsy Zabransky --6Pj

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Pres. E. J. Kadlecek called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 10, and Flag , Bearer Gary Zalesky presented the colors and led the Members in the pledge or allegiance. Then the members stood in silent tribute to departed Brothers Richard Nossek and Wade Reed. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, and these were accepted as read, Financial Secretary Ellen Gill gave her report on the month's collections. and was followed by Treasurer Jerry Ermis who gave his quarterly report.

Youth Leader Mary Schenburn gave the financial report on the teen dances and other youth projects. She told abOut Louise Knapick being in charge of the reupholstering of the furniture for the youth room and about the youth going to the rodeo. Mary also said that she and the four assistants, Gladys Sembera, Louise Knapick, Re-' gina, Osterhaus and Virginia Wright were going to the Longhorn Recreation Laboratory in the near future. Bosalee Kostorn, F. J. Kadlecek, Jack Gill, and Doris Alford (for the Blue Room Chairman ,Harold Alford), gave financial reports for their committees showing a profitable month, as did the report of Board Chairman A. L. Hilsher. Louise Kadlecek stated that the auditors examined all books and found them to be correct.

Entertainment Chairman Harley Cox told about the special events coming up at our lodge: the district meeting on the 16th, the big Barbecue Fund Drive on the 23rd with its barbecued beef dinner and dancing from 2 to 9 p.m. with three orchestras _— Vernon Drozd, Clarence Baca, and Jimmy Copeland, and the great Czech comedy play on the 30th. He announced that three men were donating their time for the dance on the 23rd: Vernon DTozd, Clarence Baca, and Gene Lichnovskyl Harley read a letter from Rev.

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Lad Klimicek of Frydek congratulating our lodge on the barbecue house and the bulletin it sends out and enclosing a donation. Thank you, Father Klimicek, I am; sure there will be many from our lodge,at your annual church picnic in April, and we hope to see you on the 23rd and at the Czech play on the 30th! Harley also announced the good orchestras we have lined up: the Blumes on the 15th and Lee Roy Matocha on the 29th.

Waldo Kalich and Bob Novosad reported for the Barbecue Fund Committee and urged more donations.

Their secretary, Lowrina Lindemann read the list of donors since the last month and it was agreed that a complete list of all donors would be in the Vestnik at the end of the drive. The donors would also have their names on a plaque. Mildred Holeman told about the G'ountry Store the organizers would have on that great celebration on the 23rd and asked for donations of groceries and also for the White Elephant sale. She thanked those who already have donated and helped; just bring it to the lodge and Ellen Gill and Doris Alford will take care of it!

Birthday Club President Della Kadlecek reported for the Sisters and their activities; she said that they would be in charge of the pastries, so all you good cooks, bring your pies or cakes on the 23rd!

District Director Ernest Hanka told about the district meeting, urging all to come, as the district and their meetings are an important part of mir SPJST. District Organizer Evelyn Mikeska said that she would try to do her best with all the lodges and hoped we would go over our quota. She stated that we have a great deal to offer in insurance and should let others know about it. She announced that Elnil Horelica, Mildred Holeman, Della Radlecek and John Hilsher were the top ones in our lodge in sales. Evelyn recommended Patsy Baca for an organizer, and Patsy was accepted by the lodge. The secretary read the list of 53 applicants and 2 transfers, and these were accepted by the lodge. Pres.

Kadlecek urged all organizers to get their new members to come to the meeting in April to be initiated; he also reminded them that there were some who have been members for quite some time but have not been initiated.

Evelyn Vornsand announced that she would appreciate it if the committees would give her all their material

'Wednesday, March 19, 1999 by the 15th of the month, and on the motion of Louis Manus, it was agreed that this should be done in writing and given to her by the 15th. Louis Hanus asked some questions about the new by-laws which had been brought to the lodge by Emil Boreilea: Pres.

Kadlecek and Ernest Hanka discussed the by-laws. Buddy Henske announced that Karl Lindemann is his new vice chairman on the Social Night Committee and praised the youth workers who taught crafts on Thursday evenings while the Social was going on: May Schenburn said that the credit goes to Louise Knapick and Virginia Wright -id those who helped sometimes such as Regina Osterhaus and Jane Custard.

Dramatic Club enthusiastic actor of many plays Tim Kostom reminded us that the Czech play is this month on the 30th and urged all to pass the word around about this great hilarious comedy. So let's tell everyone who understands Czech about this comedy; that i,s the least we can do for these onderful actors who donate their time and efiorts just so we can enjoy a good Czech play!

"Get Well wishes go to Sisters Mary Fusig, Evelyn Roeder, Donna Dorsett, Gladys Barta, and Patsy Orlando, and Brothers E. H. Chernosky, Fred Dulany, and Ed Schiller. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Gary Zalesky, Agnes Miculka, Raymond Lesak. Jeffery Barcak, Mary Fusig, Joe Knapick, Billie Maxine Holeman, Rickie Martinek, Josephine Pflughaupt and Gus Urbanovsky! The door prizes were won by E. J. Kadlecek and Elsie Zalesky. Bob Novosad- donated the beverages for the Social Following the meeting when snacks were also served to all. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp, Secretary LODGE NO. 35, ELK Lodge 35 of Elk held its monthly meeting on March 9 with President Henry Breitkreutz presiding. He called the meeting to order and welcomed all Of our visitors. We were very glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hanus. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hanus, Ladislaus Nors, Mrs. Frances Nors, Mary Ann Nors, Bobby and Margie Dodd, Lynn Brown, Kathy Meyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schuetz with us. We enjoyed having all of them and do hope they will come and visit with us again real soon.

Brother Breitkreutz then called on Secretary Albert Banik to read the

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Vice President Bob Wright presents a silver tra , :o the Marelts from Lodge 84. The inscription on the tray read: In Anpreciation of 38 Years of Fait â–ş ful Devotion to the SPJST." On the extreme left is Lodule hl president, Bro. Ski Poklattnik.

plaques Brother Ben Jorma l,, to the two "Brothers of t Ie Year" at Lodge 84. L to R: Brothers Mike Frnka and Emil Petr.

Brother Bei !i.c. :!nts a plaque to the "Sister of the , ar" ;:t Lodge 84, Sister Rose Scott. minutes of the last meeting and brother John Mach to give the treasurer's report Following these reports, Sister Ruby Pavelka, Brother Charlie Pavelka, Brother Gene Pavelka, and Brother Rudolf Vicha all gave their respective chairman's reports Which were all good.

Sister Rosemarie Banik, youth leader, reported that the youth club would be having a skating party soon.

She awarded the winners, of the pea-

nut sales contest with their priZes. First prize went to the Bob Kimball Family, second prize went to the Vernon Dulock Family, the Pechacek Family won third prize, and fourth prize went to the Gene Pavelka Family. Congratulations to all of you winners.

Accepted into membership of Lodge 35 were: Bradley Dean Grant, Leslie Dean Grant, Diana Lynne Grant, Donald George Picha, Sally Ann Dennis, Janet Marie Farek, and Angela Zalman. We welcome all of our new members and would like to encourage you to come out and join us. We would

8 like to see some new faces at our monthly meetings.

After welcoming our new members, President Breitkreutz introduced Bro. Otto Hanus of Lodge 66. Brother Hanus in turn introduced Sister Frances Morris who is one of Lodge 35's 50-year members. Brother .Hanus presented her with her 50-year pin. Congratulations to you Sister Morris. After presenting the pin Brother Hanus gave us some of the history and background of the SPJST. lie then spoke his message in Czech for those who would appreciate hearing it in their native tongue. Brother Hanus also told us about the film on Czechoslovakia that will be shown at Lodge 66.

Sister Gloria Pavelka, Brother John Stuckly, and Brother Rudolf Vicha were given certificates stating they are payed-up members.

On the sick list were, Mark Wood, Sister Mary Kubitza, Brother Henry Farek, and the Bell Family. We hope they will all be feeing better real soon.

Brother Breitkreutz thanked and complimented Sister Ruby Pavelka, Sister Helen Dulock, and Sister Dorothy Banik on the new curtains that they made and put up In the hall.

They are very pretty and really do look nice.

Congratulations go to Brother Albert Banik who was the lucky winner of the door prize.

After the meeting was adjourned everyone enjoyed a delicious turkey and dressing supper. The turkey and dressing was prepared by Sisters Dorothy Banik, Lydia Vicha and Ruby Pavelka. It really was delicious ladies.

Hope to see a lot of you at our April meeting. So long until then.

Fraternally, Peggy Dieterich, Reporter CZECUOSLOVAK FILM TO BE SHOWN AT LINDEN HALL Linden Hall, Elm Mott, is sponsoring a film produced by Neil Douglas on Czechoslovakia. The presentation will be at 8 p.m, on April 1 at the hall.

To get his pictures, Mr. Douglas was able to explore every part of the country in the heart of Europe, from Hungary to Poland, and from the Ukraine to East Germany. He was able to make an objective picture with full permission to investigate all phases of life in Czechoslovakia. His camera recorded exploding blast furnaces of molten steel, giant 20,00 ton presses molding ship propellors, chemical plants run-

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NEIL DOUGLAS n ag full tilt, and even the internationally famous Skoda Works. He also filmed the making of the famous Cizech glass, porcelain and wood carving.

He investigated the villages and the villagers in their rich colorful costumes in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia.

Mr. Douglas was able to make color action records of the conditions at present in the great spas of Czechoslovakia — some of the greatest and most numerous in the world- spas of water and of curative muds. and the new conditions under which they operate.

He was allowed to film their new ballet, their theater presentations and the prize-winning Magic Lantern entertainment.

His itinerary included the castles and chateaus from previous years, and he shows in this film the present type of operation. His work included a survey of synagogues and modern churches as well as those of the historic past.

He ends his investigation with tremendous pageants and a spectacle of the Song and Dance Festival at Straznice where 2,000 skilled singers and performers in magnificent costume put on the liveliest of pageants with authentic recorded music.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, The various committees here at Lodge 88 are busy making preParationa for the big day which is Sunday, March 23rd, the opening of our new Barbecue Pit House. I am sure most of

Wednesday, March 19, 1969 you readers have read all about the program scheduled to take place on that day. Here's hoping to see all of you here at Lodge N. Sunday, March 9, Lodge Stefanik No 142 was the scene of a bridal shower in honor of Sister Margaret Hahanek, bride elect of Brother Charles Kadlecek. The bride-to-be looked lovely in a white A-line dress trimmed in black lace and a pink corsage. She received many lovely gifts.

The wedding is scheduled for April.

The young couple are both members of Lodge 88 and attended many of our functions. Charles is the son of Bro. and Sis. Amos and Della Kadlecek and Margaret is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kahanek of Freeport.

Bro. and Sis. A. J. and Marie Staton celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday, March ÂŁi in the Chandelier Ballroom, with a buffet dinner and dance.

Mrs. Staton looked lovely in a white crepe dress accented with rhinestone accessories. The couple received many lovely gifts. Brother Staton is a faithful member of the social night committee and Sister Staton helps at many of our lod,ge functions. Our congratulations and best wishes to A. J. and Marie and wish them many more happy anniversaries.

Many thanks to the social night committee for doing such a wonderful job preparing the sandwiches for the social night complimentary social. If you ever want to see an assembly line of preparing sandaviches in operation, just drop by and watch this committee work; within 45 minutes they prepared food for about a 1,000 people with almost a 100 per cent turn out of the social committee members.

Brother Harley COX informs me that ne has a surprise lined up about the second week of August which I am sure most of you will not want to miss.

Watch for future details about this function.

It is with great interest that I notice the scheduled SPaTST meetings at , San Angelo Lodge 160 and Rowena Lodge 49. The, reason of my being interested is because I have so many relatives in that area. I would like very much someday to see a beautiful SPJST Cottonboll Ballroom in that area as that part of the country is farnouS for cotton production and with all the relatives in that vicinity it shouldn't take very long to get enough people interested as they

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all love to dance like we do here at Lodge 88.

Before I sign off let me remind you to come and spend the day here at Lodge 88, Sunday. Brother Harley Cox announced that we will have some special surprise guests so be sure to plan to be present.

Saturday, March 22 is a special semiformal dance with music by the Blwnes Orchestra of La Grange.

Fraternally, Evelyn A. Vornsand ---SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, As most of you know by now, the District III organizers were given a banquet on Sunday, February 23, at Lodge 84, in Dallas. At this time, I wish to say thanks to Brother Arnold Vrla, the District III organizer, and to the Supreme Lodge for the wonderful banquet and awards that were presented.

The dinner was very delicious, and many thanks also go to the good cooks who prepared it.

I was very proud to have received a certificate for 53 consecutive months in the Application-a-Month Club, and to be given a small gift for making the 25M Club. My thanks again to all of you.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan, Organizer --SPJSTReports DISTRICT II SALES REPORT Sales for January and February brought our total to 99 members for $305,000. Top man was L. J. Shiner with 5 members for $18,000. Second was Willie Dusek with 9 members for $14,000. Third was Jerry Mikulas with 8 members for $13,500, and fourth was Theodore Marek with 4 members for 811,000.

Active organizers or February are as follows: Organizer

Lodge

L. J. Shiller Willie Dusek Jerry Mikulas Theodore Marek Norma Cavanaugh Lillian Kasparek John Barabas Clifton Martinets Edw. Gaida Axneeleia Pokorny Henry Vitek Ruby Bolton Franklin-Martinet

15 80 47 155 20 29 80 80 20 29 20 47 24

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5 $18,000 9 14,000 8 13.500 11,000 6.000 5 6,000 5 5,000 1 5,000 5 3,000 3 3,000 2 3,000 1 2,000 2 2,000

Mollie Zavodny 24 1 2,000 Frances Bartek.

87 1 1,000 W. H. Glover 29 1,000 1 Willie He.il 1 48 1,000 Frank Klinkovsky 1 1,000 47 Organizer's meeting for our District II will start Wednesday, March 19, at Temple SPJST Lodge 87 at 7' p.m. On Thursday March 20, the meeting will be held at Holland SPJST Hall at 7 p.m.

Best wishes to all of you.

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek Dist. II Organi'er -SPJST-DISTRICT V ORGANIZER'S REPORT February, 1969 Organizer

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E. E. Cameron 170 6 $55,000 E. H. Horeliea 88 12 41,000 Mildred Holeman 88 14 37,500 John Hilsher 88 5 37,000 Della Kadlecek 88 2- 27,000 A. J. Bristlk 88 1 25,000 88 4 20,500 Helen Hegwood Frank Dolezal 88 2 20,000 88 11 16,000 Agnes Lesak 91 6 16,000 A. J. Lostak J. M. Skrabanek 139 5 14,000 88 Evelyn Mikeska 2 11,000 Agnes Miculka 88 4 6,000 Frances Olexa 88 2 6,000 Herman Baethe 2 4,000 88 2 Lillian Finn 88 3,000 Sidon 'Minds 142 3,000 3 2 2,000 /3essie Franek 81 1,000 142 1 Joe Cieslewits 88 1 1,000 Ernest Hanka 1,000 Louis Ha nus 1,000 Leroy Kamas 81 1,000 Lowrina Lindemann 88 500 Alvin E. Melner 142 1 Totals: 110 members, $349,500 insurance.

Congratulations to Bro. E. E. Cameron of Lodge 170, who captured first place in the district and also In the state with $55,000 insurance. Bro. E. H. Horelica of Lodge 88 is in second place with $41,000 of insurance. Sister Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88 is in third place with $37,500 -- this is Sister Holernan's second month in the insurance field; keep up the good work.

Sister Della Kadlecek of Lodge 88 is in first place in the number of applications with 21; Sister Kadlecek has been very busy, she is not wasting any time. Sister Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88 is in second place with 14 applications. Brother E. H. Horelica. of Lodge 88 is in third place with 12 applica-

tions.

I want to thank you organizers for the wonderful' job you have clone fur the month of February - we have a quota to meet, and with everyone's participation, we can meet this goal.

Each one of us organizers has a big job to do, to make our SPJST grow.

So by each of us selling more insurance, we will continue to grow.

Fraternally, Evelyn 11/likeska, District V Organizer

SKIM' Bulletin Poard SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS - 1969 The spring meeting of District I has been set for April 27, 1965. It will be held at Snook Lodge No. 9, at 1 p.m.

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The spring meeting of District II has been set for Sunday, April 20, 1969.

Host lodge will be Lodge 80, Holland.

The District III spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 23rd, 1969.

Host lodge will he Dallas Lodge No. 130.

• • The District IV spring meeting will be held April 27, 1969 at Lubbock. Place and time to be announced later.

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The District VI spring meeting will be held March 30th. Host lodge will be Lodge 63, Sweet Home. The meeting will be held in Slovacek's Ballroom on Hwy. 77-A between Yoakum and Hallettsville.

• • The spring meeting of District VII will be held at Lodge 107, Floresville on April 13th. More details will be announced later.

-SPJSTDISTRICT V FUND-RAISING CELEBRATION FOR. THE YOUTH District V will hold a celebration in the American Legion Hall in Needville on April 20th, 1969, for the purpose of raising funds for the youth of the district. Complete p articulars later.

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FROM M g PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Report To The Membership The time has come again for me to make a report to the membership on developments here in the Supreme Lodge and other fronts. In the future, I will be making these reports whenever I' feel there is something worthwhile to pass on to you. I want you to know what is going on.

1. Reimbursement to the districts to the District Youth Fund (raised from 5c to 15c in the last convention) will be delayed this year a little because of the IBM card run not having yet been completed in Austin. This is the per-capita reimbursement into this fund, based on the number of members lb each district 16 years of age and over. The convention also placed a minimum amount of $306 to any one district, so that no district will receive less than that amount. We are hoping that we can get this reimbursement into the mail by the latter part of April.

2. The by-laws have now been printed and are here at the Supreme Lodge. Distribution of them to the local lodge secretaries has already started.

3. The purchase of property for our new home office has come still nearer completion since my last report. However, there are still some loose ends that must be finalized, and as soon as these items are taken care of, the membership will get a complete report, even if it has to be next week. An architectural firm has also been selected.

4. Assistance with your public relations. Getting the SIPJST before the public by means of as many media as possible is a continuing process. There is a lot that can be done, and is being done, from the Home Office. We offer this help: if any lodge needs any assistance or advice on preparing news dispatches to local news media, we would be glad to help. We have a complete directory of all news papers in Texas. Oftentimes, it is the style in which something is written that may mean the difference between a favorable response from a local news

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medium and outright rejection. In the meantime, all unit encouraged to let your local newspaper and radio stations know of any event pertaining to any of your activities. This includes lodge meetings. They are in the news business and most of the papers welcome such information. In the event something very special is being planned, perhaps your local TV affiliate will even be interested. Let them know ahead of time. Obviously, stations in the big cities have to be more selective in their news reporting, and routine matters will not command their attention. The point is this: have one person in your local lodge act as coordinator of all news between your lodge and the local news media. Maybe your reporter, your president, or secretary can fill this function. Let'',5. all become more public relations conscious. It has its rewards. If you need help, let us know. Contact my office.

5. It has come to our attention that some lodges are not complying with the provisions of Art. 113 of our bylaws, which requires that the local lodge president and vice president appoint at least 3 members to an auditing committee. (They may also be elected in annual meetings). The same by-law requirements that all income and expenses be audited at least once a year and a report made to the lodge.

It also provides that the books of the financial secretary and treasurer be compared at least quarterly.

This is not being done in some instances and is causing some discord among lodge members, This is for the protection of all concerned. It might also be noted here that under the terms of Art. 36 i of our by-laws the

Wedn sclay, March 19, 1969 Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary has the power and authority to check the books of any local lodge whenever he deems it necessary for the benefit of the lodge and the Supreme Lodge.

In cases where this becomes necessary, the local lodge will be billed for any expense related to such an inspection.

6. All officers and directors of the Supreme Lodge are bonded, according to a mandate of our by-laws. It has become increasingly apparent that the same should be the case for our Weal financial secretaries and/or treasurers.

It is, therefore, our request that local lodges proceed to -do this, if they have not already done so. Smaller lodges could make do with a $5,000 bond, while some of .the bigger lodges would probably need $10,000 bonds. We are asking lodges to do this on a voluntary basis. Again, this is for the protection of all concerned. I can tell you that we will recommend such bonding at the 1972 convention.

Brothers and sisters, when you are dealing with and handling members' money, you have a serious obligation to keep accurate records and be prepared to make an accounting of funds at any time. Those officers in such positions should welcome audits and inspections of their records. We all have responsibilities to our members; at whatever level we serve.

7. Our sympathy is extended to the Kacir Family upon the death of their mother who passed away in Yoakum recently at the age of 96. Mrs. Kacir was the mother of our legal adviser, Bro. Au g ust Kacir.

8, Our spring district, meetings will soon get under way. I encourage all local units to have representation at these meetings, and Or individual members to participate in whateVer way possible. To the presiding officers, I say this: keep the meetings orderly, keep them moving, and make sure you've got a good PA system. Start on time, if at all possible. Brush up on parliamentary procedure, if you get a chance; if not. get good advice and use common sense and fair judgment.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you at these meetings.

9. Payment cif premium refunds.

(Some people refer to these as dividends). We have had some delay on the transfer of our IBM cards from the former computer services company in San Antonio to another firm in Austin, on the recommendation of our actuary, Mr. David Huff. However,

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taking everything into account, we should have the first checks in the mail around May 1st. We will do our beSt to have them ready earlier, if at all possible. Remember that payments will be made based on the anniversary date of the certificate in the amount of 2 per cent of the reserve on all certificates in effect five or more years.

Since our first batch of checks will also cover the first 3 or 4 months of this year, the initial mailing will be quite large. Please bear with us. Incidentally, all checks will be mailed to the local lodge secretary for distribution. It is hoped this will stimulate More interest and attendance, at lodge meetings.

10. Members should check their iberietficciary designation periodically.

If yoU wish to make a change in your beneficiary, make your request on the apptoyed form through your local lodge. Keeping your beneficiary designation current is very important, and it will help us process payment Of your claim, more promptly. Also, if you have a name change (marital status) it is likewise important to send us that information as soon as the change occurs.

11. We heartily endorse Bro. Hugo Schefcak's appeal, as stated in a recent issue of the Vestnik, regarding solicitation of funds to furnish rooms in the new wing of the Rest Home in Taylor after it is completed. Individuals and/or lodges may make their donations to Bro. Gaida, the administrator.

12. Bro. Otto Harms of Waco has started boxing and moving our Czech Year 1968 1967 Net Gain: 1968 1967 Gain:

Certificates 40,949 39,605 1,344 Apps. Written 3,216 3,163 53

hooks from West to the Home Office and placing them in one of our vacant rooms here. These will serve as the nucleus of our Czech Library in our new Home Office building. We are indebted to Bro. Hanes for the help and hard work he is devoting to this project. ,13. In sending us Vestnik address changes, it would be a big help to us if you include your lodge number and your old address, as well as your new address. Be sure and include your ZIP .Code. A convenient method is to enclose the address label from your last copy of the Vestnik, and then acid your new address.

14. Figures have arrived from the State Insurance Department that show our NET gains for the year 1968. I am also showing the net gainS for 1967 so that you may see our growth in figures for that period. Keep in mind that our NET figures constitute our gains after subtracting our losses in the form of expirys, conversions, deaths, maturities, withdrawalS, and lapses. These must first be subtracted before you can start counting your gain. Comparably speaking, we are doing real well. The gap is narrowing, and we hope to do still better. With everyone doing their best, we cannot help but grow even faster.

Fraternally,

Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST

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Insurance in Force $55,566,005 $51,562,528 $ 4,003,477 Ins. Written $8,371,520 $6,659,950 $ 711,570

Dear Fellow-workers: February was a good productive month with 248 applications for $629,500 of life insurance; for a total of 457 applications for $1,378,000 of life insurance written this year. This gives us an increase of $211,000 over 1968.

The top organizers of the month are: District 1 Millie Ewell District 2 — Lad J. Shiller District 3 — Joe Krivanek District 4 — B. W. Pavlicek

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Ledger Assets $16,514,603.90 $15,841,883.94 $ 672,719.96 as. Issued $6,773,020 $6,259,870 $ 513,150

District 5 -- E. E. Cameron District 6 — Joe Hadash District 7 — Helen Pavelka, Organizers in the Application-aWeek Club are: Weeks Organizer 264** Lillian Kruse 218 Emil Horelica 209 Helen Hegwood 208 Della Kadlecek 107 Agnes Miculka

Willie Dusek 56 Mildred Holeman Sick Leave Organizers in the Application-aMonth Club: Organizer Months Frank C. Sacky 86 J. M. ,Skra'oanek 86 Edwin Holub Lillian Kruse P4 A. J. Lostak .74 Bessie Franek 69 Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca, 66 Willie ,Hejl 62 James Pavlicek 62 Ruth Krizan 05 Helen Hegwood 54 Emil Horelica 50 Della Kadlecek 48 Sidon Tumis 47 Johnnie Gaidusek 46 Albert Bristik 40 Alvin Melnar 38 Agnes Miculka 38 Herman Baethe 37 Johnnie Krizan 37 Willie Dusek 36 Amelia Pokorny 36 Helen Pavelka 33 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 32 John Barabas 27 Charles Holy 26 Agnes Lesak 26 Joe Krivanek 23 Ben Jarma 20 Lad Shiller 15 Mollie Ewell Erie Moucka Leroy Kania.:.; Frank Klinkovsky Ruby Pavelka.

Emil Petr John Kubena Earl Cameron Norma Cavanaugh Joe Cieslewitz 2 Frank Dolezal Lillian Finn Louis Hanes 2 Mildred Holeman 2 Mary .Hubenak 2 Kasparek 2 Angeline Kristenek 2 Clifton Martinets 2 Edward Mazanec 2 Mollie Zavodny 2 Frances Bartek 2 Now, since we have our new rate books and by-laws, we will start with our organizers' classes as soon as possible.

With best regards, I am Fraternally yours,

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Joe 13. Hejny, Vice-Pres.

Supreme Lodge, SPJST -ST J eauNSURANCE WRITTEN

Fc • uary 1, to February Or g an leer Lodge Herman Baethe.

88 John Barabas 80 Frances Bartek 87 Ruby Bolton 47 Albert Bristik 88 Earl Cameron 170 Norma Cavanaugh 20 Joe Cieslewitz 142 88 Frank H. Dolezal Joe Dujka 126 Ad. 13. Dusek 16 Willie Dusek 80 Mollie Ewell 169 Lillian Finn 88 Bessie Franek 81 20 Edward Gaida 66 Johnnie Gaidusek W. H. Glover 29 50 Joe Hadash 88 Ernest Hanka Louis Harms 88 88 Helen Hegwood 48 Willie Hejl 88 J. A. Hilsher 88 Mildred Holeman Edwin Holub 35 4 Chas. Holy 88 Emil Horelica 92 Mary Hubenak 84 Ben Jarma 88 Della Kadlecek 81 Leroy Kamas Lillian Kasparek 29 Frank Klinkovsky 47 Johnnier 25 Leo Krause, jr.

143 13 J. J. Krenck 157 Angeline Kristinek 92 Joe Krivanek 6 Johnnie Krizan 6 Ruth .Krizan 157 Fred Kveton 88 Agnes Lesak Lowrina Lindemann 88 A. J. Lostak 91 155 Theodore Marek 24 Franklin Martinec Clifton Martinets 80 Edw. G. Mazanec 66 Alvin Melnar 142 88 Aknes Miculka 88 Evelyn Mikeska 47 Jerry Mikulas, Jr Anna Milan 154 Frances Olexa 88 92 Mary Paprskar 117 Helen Pavelka 35 Ruby Pavelka H. W. Paylicek 77

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Inc.

2 4,000 1 5,000 1 1,000 2 2.000 1 25,000 6 55,000 5 6.000 1 1,000 2 20,000 1;000 1 1 1,000 9 14.000 4 8,000 2 3,000 2 2,000 3 3,000 1 2,000 1 1,000 1 .10,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 4 20,500 1,000 1 5 37,000 14 37,500 5 5,000 3 3,000 12 41,000 6,000 6 1 2,500 21 27,000 1,000 1 6,000 5 1,000 1 2,00(1 2 2,000 .2 1 2.000 2 2.000 16,000 4 1 10,000 1,000 1 2,000 1 11 16,000 1 1,000 6 16.000 4 11,000 2-000 1 5.000 5 2,000 1 1 500 4 6,000 2 11,000 8 13,500 7.000 4 2 6.000 2 5,000 1 10,000 1.000 1 6 6,000

James Pavlicek Diane Pelzel Libbie Peters Jeanette Petersoi Emil Petr Amelia Pokorny Erwin Pustejovsky Frank Sablatura Frank C. Sacky Willie Schovajsa Lad J. Shiller J. M. Skrabanek Sidon Tumis Henry Vitek Eddie Vrana Stanley Vida L. J. Zatope.k Mollie Zavodny

6 160 56 18 84 29 54 40 79 33 15 139 142 20 23 130 87 24

1 4 1 2 8 2 1 1 1 6 5 5 3 1 1 2 3 1

1.000 4,000 1.000 2,000 9,000 3.000 1.000 1.000 1,000 6,000 18,000 14,000 3.000 3,000 1,000 6.000 43,000 2,000

$629,500 248 applications March 7, 1969 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice-Pres..

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YOUTH SECTION YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

April 19 ®- Lodge 66, Linden Hall at Elm Mott, 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

April 26 - Hallettsville Community Center. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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YOUTH DIRECTORS FROM THE DISTRICT DISTRICT IV YOUTH DIRECTOR

Dear Youth Leaders of Dist. 4, and Friends: The District IV youth leaders' seminar will be held March 21 at my home. starting time, 1 p.m. Each youth leader please bring all of your youth material as we will put it in proper order. I would also like to see some of the assistant directors and anyone who cares to attend this seminar is certainly welcome to attend.

Youth, please remember that District YAD will be held April 27 at Lubbock at VFW Hall on 34th Avenue N. I hope we will have the best YAD ever.

We hope to have a good crowd at the seminar March 21.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler, DYD, Dist. IV FROM THE LODGE

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAYS, 1969

YOUTH LEADERS

District 1 - August 3, New Tabor Lodge 17 District 2 - June 22, Taylor Lodge 29 District 3 - June 29 - Waco Lodge 66 District 4 - April 27, Lubbock Lodge 157 District - July 13 District 6 July 20 District 7 - July 27

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

STATE Y.A.D.

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Taylor Lodge 29 CAMPING, 1969

District 1 - July 6-10, Bastrop State Park District 2 - August 7-9, Camp Val Verde District 3 - August 10-13, Camp Val Verde District 4 - August 7-9, Camp Val Verde August 1-3, Camp Val District 5 Verde District 6 - June 23-26, Bastrop State Park District 7 - August 4-7, Camp Val Verde YOUTH LEADERS' TRAINING CLASSES:

April 16 - Home of Mrs. Ed Haisler.

Seymour, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (for District 4),

Hello Rea,derS, At our last meeting, we were privileged to have Sister Sylvia Laznovsky as our guest speaker. She showed us slides of her trip to Europe. We viewer! so .many and I know the children learned a lot. She mentioned one fact about serving wine in the restaurants instead of water to drink. The youth were all asking questions about the children, if they were permitted to drink wine. We really enjoyed your speech and slides, and felt like we had made a tour to Europe ourselves.

The youth decided and agreed to donate $25 to the local March Of Dimes Campaign.

Jackie Hennig won the door prize which 4 was a large chocolate Easter bunny.

The youth club surprised me with a birthday present and all ioined in and .sang "Happy Birthday." Thank you so much for the satin pillow case. I sure am enjoying it.

Don't forget to represent our lodge at the District III meeting at Lodge 130, Dallas. It will be a good experience for you to attend. Remember the youth today will be our future leaders.

I am hoping fOr some more phone calls concerning the interest in our

Wednesday, March 19, 1989 float for the Polka Festival. We will have fun preparing the float.

Our Easter egg hunt will be March 30 at 2 p.m. at the Sokol grounds. Be sure to come and try to find the surprise egg.

Fraternally, Mrs. Patsy Slovak -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, Our little club was most disappointed because the date set for the hay ride turned out to be a bad one, and the event was called off. That particiilar day the sun was bright and it was a beautiful day but the preceding days were bad and we had so much rain that it was impossible to get to the park. We decided to wait until the weather is a little more settled before setting another date for a hayride.

Sally Sembera announced her candidacy for president. She brought attractive posters announcing her campaign. Sandra Venglar announced her desire to seek re-election to the office of secretary. She is serving the term of Deanna Kolar who resigned last fall. Some of our members forgot that this was the time for their announcement for an office. They will be given a chance to make their announcement and speech at our next meeting. We think we are going to have some real good campaign speeches.

The members plan to have a rehearsal before the spring meeting. Then we can decide how many plan to attend, and about our transportation. We are looking forward to being with the other youth of our district.

Fraternally, Martha Sembera, Youth Leader RIST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members and Friends, Both youth club meetings were held on Sunday, March 2, following the adult meeting. The attendance was very good despite the rain and cool weather. Due to the weather, as much of our kite contest was held as possible.

Our only regret was that we were not able to go outdoors and fly our kites.

In the indoor judging, the following selections were made: Michael 1VIarek, best home-made kite; Debbie Uptmor, the prettiest kite; Bobby Hykel, the smallest kite; Gary Marek, the oddest kite; and Patti Dulock, the largest kite.

The judges for the indoor contest were Brothers Eddie Marek, Freddie Pavlas, and Charles' Conner. I wish to say

VESTNIK thank you again for good judging on grounded-kites. However, we are still hoping that we will be able to go outside and fly our kites at some other time, so that we can find out which one will fly the highest. You youngsters keep this in mind.

The winners of the door prizes for this month included Dorothy Schuetz in the teen club and Vicki Dulock in the junior club. Our next event will be an Easter egg hunt for all youngsters under the age of 16. It will be held at our next meeting on Sunday, March 30th, to begin one hour earlier than usual. You young ones keep this is mind, and be sure to bring a friend along with your Easter baskets. Also, be sure to wish for a beautiful day. Mr. Ground Hog: "I think that we deserve a change in the weather for your six weeks should just about be up."

I hope that a great number of lodge members will be going to the District III meeting this Sunday, March 23 which will be held in Dallas at Lodge No. 130. If any one of you would like to go along with the group, please let us know as soon as possible. We plan to leave West between 8:313 and 9 in the morning on Sunday.

Fraternally, Ruth Krizan Teen Youth Leader -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Readers, Our youth club met at our usual time and place. We had four visitors, hope to see them next month as members.

We closed our peanut and candy sales with a profit of $75, The 13anik children sold the most but relinquished first p lace to whom ever won second place. Results were: Second place winners, Bob Kimball Family — 1st place Third place winners, Vernon Dulock Family — 2nd place Fourth place winners, Ivan Pechacek Family 3rd place Fifth place winners, Eugene Pavelka Family — 4th place As youth leader I wish to thank each member and their family for their help and support of this project. We have a wonderful bunch of - people out at Elk. One of our charity projects was buying curtains for the mother lodge in the kitchen. Special thanks go to Dorothy Banik, Helen Dulock and Ruby Pavelka. They bought the curtains, hemmed them and then hung them.

Thanks a lot ladies, the curtains are

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We voted to support two different families (or rather to give a said amount of money) who have a child who needs special he l p at McLennan County Rehabilitation Center for children.

If and when one of our youth club members gets sick please let Steve Dulock know. His telephone number is 822-1379 and his address is John V. Dulock, Route 1, West. Texas 76691.

The youth club set another date for our skating party. On March 28 at 7 we will meet at Westview Rollercade in Waco. Let's all go and have fun. See all of you members at the Rollercade.

Fraternally, Rosemarie Banik, Youth Leader SPJST-----

LETTERS

FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, At, our last meeting which was held March 9, Miss Sylvia Laznovsky showed our youth club slides of her trip to Europe a few years ago. The youth club and the adults liked it very much.

Our next meeting will be held March 16, at the regular time. Please try to attend.

Fraternally, George Wensowitch --bPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

(Teen Club) Dear Members and Friends, We opened our last meeting by saying the SPJST pled ge. The seCretary read the minutes of the previous meeting. They were approved as read.

Under new business we discussed our Easter egg hunt which will be at our next meeting.

Under old business a kite flying contest was scheduled but we did not have it due to bad weather. The treasurer gave the treasurer's report. In the junior club. Katherine Matus won the door prize. In the teen club, Dorothy Schulz won the door prize. Our next meeting will be on March 30 in place of April 6. I made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Jeanette Krizan seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned and we had a social.

Fraternally, Edward Helona (13) -SPJST

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, Our last meeting was March 9, at 2 p.m. The meeting was called to or-

14 der by Sharon Schiller, our president.

The roll was called and the minutes were read.

In our meeting the old business is the magazine drive. The next meeting in April is the last chance for donating some magazines.

Our new business is an Easter social.

We will have an Easter egg hunt and a volley ball game.

This social will be Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Afterwards, we will have a wiener roast.

After the meeting we surprised our youth leader, Molly Zavodny with a birthday cake and sang "Happy Birthday" for her. She was very surprised with this delight.

Our next meeting will be April 13, at 2 p.m. Everyone try to be present.

Fraternally, Faye Zavodny (12) Reporter —sr.) STLODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, The youth c,lub has done many projects this past year. We have raised money by selling popcorn, coffee, hamburgers, etc., and having cake walks to give to various organizations. In February, we auctioned off our valentine boxes that we made in order to raise money. We collected $25.50 to give to the Heart Fund.

Mrs. Parma reminds everyone that if you have any old unused clothes, to be sure and give them to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or Goodwill Industries.

Our coming events are an Easter egg hunt on the last Sunday in March; trip to ,Ssix Flags in May or June; stay at Camp Val Verde on August 10-13; Youth Achievement Day on June 29 at Lodge 66, and district meeting on March 23 at Lodge 130, Dallas.

This month the youth club went bowling and skating. I know everyone had a real nice time. A big thank you goes to Mrs. Parma for making this possible.

Fraternally, Donna Gerlich (15) CF.TST . __LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our youth club met Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m., with 32 members present.

Jim Strunc presented a very interesting program showing colored slides of Europe. During a shprt break, refreshments' were served.

Our next meeting is set for Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m., when we will have

VESTNfK an Easter party.

Fraternally, Cathy Prachyl, Reporter --se.rsr — LODGE NO. 56, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President Randy Majek at 2 p.m. There were 19 members present at the meeting which is held at the Sokol Hall. The door prizes were won

by Filip Spencer and Cindy Hermes (40 cents each). We have two new members: James and Franklin Chapman.

The meeting was adjourned at 2.35 and we had an interesting talk on first aid from Mr. Frank Chapman.

Fraternally, Marsha Elzner secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 56, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, We had a meeting on Sunday, March 9. Randy Majek called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. We had a door prize — Filin .Spencer and Cindy Hermes each won 40c. Two members entered the youth club. They are James and Frank Chapman. There were 22 members priesent. Then we had a guest speaker, He told us the principal things about first aid.

We are learning a new song (the Czech National Anthem). This is how it goes: Kde domov Kde domov muj Kde domov Voda Huei po Luoinach, bory sums po skalinach, v sade stkyl se jara kyet„ zemskr raj to na pohled. to krasna zeme, A to je zeme eeske., domov mfaj, zeme eeska, domov nuij Fraternally, Randy Sljansky Reporter ---SPJST-

LODGE NO. 157 — LUBBOCK Dear Members, The youth club of Lodge 157 of Lubbock had their monthly meeting at the Party .House in McKenzie Park in Lubbock, on Sunday, March 9. The meeting was after an egg hunt and a supper. The egg hunt was enjoyed b y everyone and the supper was delicious.

The m eeting was called to order by George Kveton. Jr., president. The first thing we discussed was the district meet and YAD. We then nominated and voted on the king, queen, duke and

Wednesday, March 19, 1969 duchess. They are as follows: King — Raymond Macha; Queen -- Nancy Kveton; Duke — Walter Kristinek, and Duchess — Janet Kristinek.

We talked about a play or skit that we were going to do for the meet. We passed out entry blanks for the YAD crafts. We also discussed camp briefly and will turn in our points before March 15, to Mrs. Kristinek, our youth leader. The meeting was adjourned and everyone helped clean up.

Remember to enter a craft in the YAD and get those points for camp!

Fraternally, Kit Kveton, Reporter LODGE 29, TAYLOR Dear Members, The meeting was opened by our Vice President Antoinette Pokorny. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Diane Walker.

We had 16 members present.

We have four new members; two girls and two boys. Mike Gola, Robert Gola, Edwina Adarnek and Cathy Karkoska. Sure is nice to have more boys now. Also Douglas Kaspar and Pamela.

Kaspar joined last month. It's good to have all of you join.

Our new project is selling candy. We discussed the YAD that will be held at our hall June 22.

We also decided to go to a movie to Austin Cinera.ma March 22. Everyone who wants to go should be at the HEB store at 12:30 p.m.

Our next meeting will be April 13.

Girls and boys come and join our youth club. We would like to have more new members. You will enjoy yourselves.

Also any boys who would be interested in doing the Beseda are asked to come to the meeting. They need boys to dance.

Fraternally, Gary Gaydos (11) -N.VJ sTLOD( '1 NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We held our monthly meeting March 2. The pledge was said and the minutes were read.

Under new business we discussed our E ster e gg hunt. It will be held at our next meeting. Get your basket ready as there will be eggs for all boys and girls. Our youth leader asked that our poin t sheets be turned in.

The door prize was won by Katherine Matus. See you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Doug Uptmor (9)

Wednesday, March 19, 196g LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Well, a new month has started! I hope it will be as pleasant as the last one. We had a kite flying - contest on March 2nd. We judged them. The best homemade kite belonged to Michael Marek; biggest kite. Patti Dulock: prettiest, Debbie Uptinor; smallest, Bobbie Hykel, and Gary Marek had the oddest. We were going to judge the one that flew the highest. But the rain spoiled it all, Better luck next time.

See you at our next meeting.

Fraternally yours, Debbie Uptmor (10) LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Readers, Our March meeting was held,`as usual, on the first Saturday of the month.

President Diana cMatoska. presided.

All the officers were present and most of the members. Kathy Matoska led in the.pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Our youth leader announced that Diana Matoska had ibeen elected May Fete. queen. The May Fete will be on the third Sunday in May. Since Faster Falls on the first Sunday in April, we will not have our regular meeting on that Sunday and instead, it' will be April 13. We talked about the program and Faster egg hunt which will also be on. April 13.

The district meeting will be at Holland, April 2,0 and we are to be on the program. It was announced that the district 'will give awards 'to the youth club 'with the highest average attendance.

Bruce St almach, Reporter.

SP.7 ST— LODGE NO. 29, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, We had (Mr last meeting Mar. 9 — Sunday evening. We talked about trying real hard to get more members to join our youth club. It would be mme fun if We had a larger group. Our youth club is small, but we hope to have a bigger one in the near future.

So if anyone knows of someone who might want to join our club, contact our youth leader, Shirley Vytopil. or some or the members, We also had a door prize and Anton Matcek, Jr., Wall the prize. It was a funny little old man made out of chalk. After the meeting we played games and had punch, donuts, and good old homemade kolaches.

Don't forget our next meeting in April.

I broke my right arm in F.E. class at

VRSTNIK School. So I hope all of you will forgive me if I don't get my letter to the Vestnik next month.

Fraternally, Daniel Matcek (12), Reporter SPJ

LODGE No. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers.

Our Lodge held its monthly meeting March 9, at 1:30. It was called to order by Jimmy Schwieke. We had a kite contest. Carol Trcaiek and I won the kite contest.

For a prize we got a candy bar.

Fraternally.

Ray Ann Cedidla --SPJST--

LODGE NO. oALLAi Dear Readers, The Lodge 130 youth club held its regular monthly meeting on March 9.

We had a very gocid attendance.

Before we had our meeting, we went to the Planetarium at Fair Park. It was interesting. We learned about the different kinds of star patterns.

After that, we went to Lodge 130. We had a good meeting, Sister Nesuda, our district youth director gave us a speech: on how to bring in new members, After the meeting . we had a delicious meal ,cooked and served by Uncle Gene and Aunt Rosie Parma.

I would like all of you to come to the District III meeting which will be held at our Lodge 130. There will be a dinner at noon. It will be March 23 and would like to invite you all. See you there.

Fraternally, Danny- Vrla — ,*STuonoF, NO. /3, DIME BOX Dear Readers, On February 16; the had our menthly meeting. The pled ge and silent Pra y 2r were said by-all. The minutes were read and approved. The roll was called and all our members were present. We discussed old and new business.

After our meting. we bad our valentine party. I'm ,sure everyone enjoyed the games Rita Kubena brought.

'T).-u first game was played with a balloon, the next gaMe was a dictionary game and the last game was a magazine. was very sorry to read Mrs. Matejka !s letter about resigning, I thought she was perfect for the job because of the way she got along with the youth. I hope she will be our dis-

15 trict' youth director again in the future.: Fraternally, Marlene 'Barak SRTST--

LODGE NO. $9, BRYAN Dear Readers, March 13, at our last meeting, Kay Vytopil read the minutes. We discussed the selling of greeting cards. After the meeting we drew numbers to see who would get the door prize. The number was eight and Tony Mated' got a little doll. We had a few adults at the meeting and we would like to have more of our adults. We would appreciate it very much if we had more.

Then we bad refresiu en t s, and games. We had Uncle Joe and Aunt Shirley Vytopil playing with us.

We have so much fun, but we need more members, My brother, Gayland, is in Camp Pendelton, California. He will be coming home in a few week:. I hope it it soon. We miss him a lot.

On my report card 1 made one A, four B's and tine C. My rf: teacher left today for Dallas. We wllo are in her class were . crying. She was so nice to us. We didn't want her to leave but she had to. Her little boy was sick and the doctor said a different climate would be tile: only' tiling to help, so they went to Dallas: Fraternally, Binnie 1VIatejka (13) SPJS1--

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear 114 ..1(1c rs, March at our last - ii f . eting, Kay Vytopil read the . minute;. We talked. about the greeting , cards. After the meeting we drew, nunThers for the door pr ■ . . e .Tony Matech got a little doll. We had a few adult: the meeting and we would like to ba ve some more adults. We would :::ppfrciate it very -much: if we had more to come.

Then we had refreshments and played games. We had Daddy and Mama playing with us. We have so much fun but we need more members.

Fraternal] y, Frank Joe yyt,.!pii (5) - NO. 5'7, `!7 Dear Ready This is an- f ; rsc letter to he Vestnik.

I have recendy become 7r.nimber of the youth club of Lodge First of all, i.want to to ire thiS opportunity to thank the :,oath leader, Mrs. Kohutek, for her ver y warm welcome. Her sweet smile is lust one of

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her appealing traits she has. The youth club should be proud of her!

Next, each and every member was so nice they simply made me feel "at home." I hope I can attain their friendliness through my cscociation with them.

Words cannot express my happiness on becoming a member of the SPJST. Many people take their membership in SPJST for granted but I never will!

The fraternalism is at a rapid increase.

This fine organization of qualified leaders simply cannot be topped!

Before I forget, I want to extend a special hello to my grandmother and all my aunts and uncles in Houston.

My page is getting short so I'll end by saying I couldn't be prouder than I am now.

Fraternally, Patsy Trampota (15) -SPJSTLODC,E

NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Readers, On March 4, the first Tuesday of the month, our youth club had a meeting.

After finishing the refreshments the meeting was started. Neither President Ronnie Sralla or Vice President Janet Dirsek were present. Therefore Secretary Sandra Venglar was acting president. The hayride committee (Marilyn Vincik, Diane Dyson, Sally Sembera; Junior James, and Ronnie Braila), reported and explained why the , hayride , was postponed. This was due to muddy roads because of heavy rains. Instead of scheduling another date, we decided to wait until the weather clears.

Mrs. Sembera, our youth -leader, then reminded us of our district's spring meeting. March 30, at Sweet Home. We deeided that our club would take part in 'a' group number Which we plan to rehearse later this month.

Then, we got into our assigned groups and were handed papers with ,a different arrangement of dots on each paper. We were to make what we could out of the dots in a given amount of time. Then, we passed our papers to the next group, and they judged them.

It was really funny to see some of the things we came up with. But it was really a lot of fun.

The meeting was later adjourned, and all departed for home.

Fraternally, Sally Sembera (12), Treasurer ----SPJSTLODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Readers,

We held our monthly meeting on March 9, Antoinette Pokorny, the vice president called the meeting to order with thirteen members present.

Diana Walker led the youth club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The only officer absent was the president.

Our new members are Mike Gola, and Edwina Adamek.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read by the secretary.

Denise Bartosh, the treasurer, gave a report.

Old business was discussed about selling candy.

New business was discussed about Camp Val Verde which will be August 7 through 9. Ronnie Rieger made a motion to go to the State Fair and bowling in Austin. We finally decided to go to the Cinema in Austin on March 22. Everyone meet at HEB. Everyone please try to attend our next monthly meeting on April 13.

Fraternally, Cindy Tallas (12), Secretary

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok No. 88, Houston, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, WALLACE EDWARD ZIEVERT, who passed away Wednesday, January 30, 1969, at the age of 45 years. He was a resident of Houston and a member of All-Saints Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. He was an employee for 25 years of Rockwell Manufacturing Co. Survivors are his wife, Helen Zievert, and daughter, Mrs. Dolores Browne, both of Houston.

Rosary was at 7:45 a.m. by the Order of Catholic Daughters. Wake services at 8 p.m. Thursday at Heights Chapel,

WednesdaY March 19. 1969 with funeral services at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with Father V. Rizzoto officiating. Interment was in the Garden of Gethsemani.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Anna Kilnar, Anna Svestka, Mary Kalousek MPATHY OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Volna Ceehie No. 135, Ennis, we the undersigned Resolution Committee, wish to express our sincere symparty to the bereaved family of our departed brother, JULIUS. CHUDEJ, a ge 81, who passed away March 1, 1969, at the Ennis Municipal Hospital.

Brother Chudej was born November 26, 1887 in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. In 1908 he came to the U.S., settling near Ennis in the Crisp Community.

Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Leslie NoSka of Dallas and Mrs. Edward flosek of Floresville; three sons, Jerry Chudaj of Ennis, Johnnie Chudej and Joe Chudej both of Dallas.

Brother Chudej joined the SPJST on March 13, 1910. He was a faithful member.

May our departed, brother rest in eternal peace.

Frank A. Laznovsky, Eric Moucka, Edwin Laznovsky, Resolution Committee EXPIIESSIONjZ-4MPATITY —sP In behalf of our entire membership of Lodge No. 54, West, we the undersigned Resolution Committee, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister and member, MRS. LENA MOTTS, who departed this life on February 13, and was buried from the Aderhold Funeral Home at Bold Springs Cemetery at the age of 90 years.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Rosie J. Cocek Millie Barton Bennie Soukup --SpJF;T

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Stef' niic No. 142, Houston, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved

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Death Claims Paid During February, 1969 TEAPLE, TEXAS MARCH 4, 1969 Death Claim No.

Name

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Location 9559 9560 9561 9562 0563 9564 9565 9566 9567 9568 9569 9570 9571 9572 9573 9574 9575 9576 9577 9578 9579 9580 9581 9582 9583

Anton Pustejovsky, William J. Manas, Joe 0. Denton, Frank Psencik, Frances Merecka, Henry Krenek, Anton. C. Mikulencak.

John Hondlik, Frank Taska, Hubert A. Hejl, Anna Machac, Agnes Franta, George A. Holub, Jenovefa Peterek, Wilbur D. Tabor.

Carl A. Johnson, Raymond Joe Kozik, Wade Holland Reed, Edward Daniel Seitz, Lena Motis, George 3. Peshak, II, Walter J. Schernik, Wallace Edward Zievert, Rudolph Frank Veselka, Rosa Hrna,

farmer butchee-merchant school principal retired housewife retired retired retired retired bus driver housewife housewife farm worker housewife cafe operator retired ;soldier locomotive engr. trucking line retired college student retired mfg. co . employee farmer housewife

6 17 139 47 21 51 20 97 33 17 130 91 67 10 80 29 88 88 45 54 84 29 88 117 146

Date of Date of Admission Death

West 5- 3-05 Caldwell 5-27-46 11- 4-63 Danbury Seaton 9- 7-19 Engle 3-10-18 Ellinger 11-21-33 Granger 6-13-41 Placedo 5-11-13 Bleiblerville 12-10-22 Caldwell 6- 3-46 1-28-17 Dallas Crosby 1-17-04 Schulenburg 9- 1-37 Shiner 3-10-18 Holland 10- 1-51 Taylor 1-27-45 Houston 3- 9-67 Houston 1- 8-41 Shiner 7- 6-56 West 9-11 Dallas 9-15-59 Taylor 10- 9-43 Houston 3-22-43 Robstown 7-14-41 Galveston 8- 5-23

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

family of our departed brother: MARK EDWARD KORENEK, who passed away Thursday, February 20, 1969 after an illness at the age of 13.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 22, at 2 p.m. Burial was in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Danbury.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Korenek of Houston; two sisters. Mary Carmell and Stephanie Ann Korenek; maternal grandmother. Mrs. Lena Kunetka and several uncles' and aunts living in the Brazoria County and Houston area.

May our dear departed brother rest in eternal peace, and may his memory remain with us forever.

Ledge 142 Resolution Comm.

Dorothy Beyer Anton Beyer, Jr. Annie Lueckemeyer

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ITEMS OF INTEREST

BILINGUAL EDUCATION TO BE IMPROVED Secretary of Health. Education and Welfare Robert H. Finch has announced his Department's commitment to immediate improvement of the scope and quality of bilingual education.

"I consider prompt, massive upgrading of bilingual education one of the major imperatives now confronting HEW," Secretary Finch said. "As a first step, I am establishing a new post, Special Assisant to the Commissioner of Education for Bilingual Education.

Before taking this action. I conferred at length with Dr. James E. Allen, Jr., recently nominated as Assistant Sec retary for Education and Commissioner of Education. He supports it fully."

"I am also indebted to Martin Castillo, a prominent Los Angeles attorney, for his valuable counsel in discussions leading to this decision. I have asked Dr. Allen to search for an out-

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R. A. Urbanovsky, Secretary, Supreme Lodge, SPJST

standing educator from the Spanishspeaking community to take this key assignment," he said Secretary Finch pointed to a report of the National Advisory Committee on Mexican American Education, made public today, as further evidence of a lingual education.

Existing educational programs for Spanish-Surnamed Americans are "woefully inadequate and demand serious evaluation.'. the Committee, said.

It also decried "the failure to provide education to hundreds of thousands of people whose cultural heritage is 'different'."

Secretary Finch said he shared the Committee's view that a moral climate must be created in which all citizens are accepted on the basis of their individual worth. Perpetuation of a monolingual, monocultural society militates against attainment of this objective, he said.

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Za Kapitanem Josefem Bushem.

Nate jednota zase znovu utrpela ztratu jednoho mladika a mladeho germ v Ash, a to byl vojin Josef K. Bush z Temple. On je osmYrn Clenem naai SPJST, kterY polozil svtij mlady divot v nynejai valce.

Jako bratki a sestry bratrskeho spolku vzdavame jemu Cest, a doufame Ze jeho °bet' nebyla mama. . Poznstale rodine vy.slovujeme naafi nejhlubai soustrast.

Chceme podekovat bru. N. Morrisovi, pi• dsedovi Hlavni inadovny za fotografie tivotopis. Br. Bush byl narozen v Tyler, Texas 28, ledna, 1944 a tam protil svoje mladi a pak se rodina ptestehovala do Temple kde br.

Bush vykl vyak akolu, potom del na Texas A and M kolej v College Station.

Tam graduoval jako porueik a po krataim vojenskem cvidenim byl poslan s 82tou Airborne Division do Asie, a pak do Moung Soui, Laos, kde jako radial ittednik p •i jejich vojsku.

Byl zabit v bitve 10. finora, 1969, a byl pochovan v Bellmead Memorial Park z Temple. test budit jemu nyni na vAdy! Ptejem sesti-e Carol Mikulaa Bush a dceruke Robin Rene divot takovk jak' br. Bush si pro ne pta.l.

—SPJSTOddil

dopisovatelii

esite divadio v Iloustone Tak 30. btezen se blig a Vain vaem po dlouhe dobe ptilegtost, shlednout komedli, zvanou "Pravda na fagt".

Celkem hraje deset g enii spolku Illahola u tadu Pokrok 88. v Houstone.

Vestries jedna polovina hraeti budou pro Vas nove tvate, krajane jent z Evropy a jiint jsme vdeeni, to nam umotnili usnadnit obsazeni a dosti velkkm poetem hraCU ye hte. Jejich vYslovnost je ponekud jinx, jak jsme zde zvykli, ale to jen vice spestti divadlo.

Druha Cast ochotnika jsou znami z pfedeale aktivity "Hlaholu".

Musim tell Vain oznamit, te deti paha a pani V. Janaka v Houstone, pi-edvedou taneeni 'Oslo s hudbou, jim dopini a obohati naa program.

Zveme Vas krajane odevaad, ne proto aby se prodalo co nejvlce u pokladny, ale proto aby jste svoji p1-itomnosti vyjad •ili zname "Svaj k svemu". Pokud znam hrajici eleny, tedy tei nemaji jinYI zajem, net vyjadfiti nag narodnost a poutit Ceskou tee, pobavit texaske krajany.

PF1 to ptiletitosti, chtel bych upo-

vEsTNIK zornit, bude-li nekterY' Glen z jineho tadu uspokojen naaim ptedvedenim, samoziejme mitZeme se domluvit a sehrajem toteZ divadlo i u nich.

Dale clatel bych tat Vas potadat, kdo z Vas nebo Vaa znamy z Houstonu neb okoli mel by zajem ptispeti a hrati s nami v budoucnu je s radosti vitan.

Volejte nak secretary pani Mary Johnsonovou, Houston, Tel UN 2-5521. Podrobnou oznamku o divadle najdete v tomto aisle v easti "Inserce."

Telly 30. btezna na, shledanou v Houstone! I !

Zdravi Karel Sicner --SPJST-

itad a. 56, Corpus Christi Cteni bratki a sestry: Temito nekolika tacilcy vas chci obeznamit o aem jsme jednali a na dem jsme se usnesli, v tech naaich dvouch schtizich, tadove a sokolske, ktere se konaly v nedeli odpoledne v sokolovni 9. btezna. Jest ustalenYm zvYkem za.hajit nejd •ive schtizi tildovou y e dye hodiny neb o nekolik minut pozdeji, dle toho jak brzy se Clenstvo sejde.

Schtize trva prtunerem asi 40 minut a po 3 hodine zaane schuze sokolska, ktera obyeejne trva o new dele.

Schtize byvaji navatevovane po vetaine ten-1i s a m Stm i 6 1 e n y, avaak kdyct jest na programa spoleana svaCina nebo veeete, tak navateva bYva yak Tentokrate i detskk odbor zase konal svoji schazi ye vedlejai mistnosti. Sestra `vedouci nilaclete' Annie Spencer, oznamila nam v nag schuzi te ptipravuje nekolik else' s detmi pro schilzi okrsku sednieho, ktera bude 13. dubna u Hutu 107 Floresville. Nasledkena toho naae pravidelne schnze se budou konat o tYden pozdeja sice: tteti nedeli v dubnu (April 20th). Vaichni co hodlaji se ziieatsnit okrskove schtize mail se sjeti u sokolovny, aby spoleene vyjeli v 6 hodin rano.

Mimo toho sestra vedouci mladete oznamila, to ptipravuje vhodne Cisla na druhou nedeli 11. kvetna, kdy pHpada Den Matek. Spolkovi bratki si vezmou kuchyn na starost a vaichni iiCastnici jsou laskave tadani aby piispeli nejakYm peeivem jako obyeejne a raznYml z.kuslcy ku spoleene veeeti, kde oba spolky se usnesly brat spoleanY zajem na onom programe.

Zaroven bylo usnekno aby se potádala tadova. slavnost 25. kvetna v sokolovni a povetenY' v'bor se ma sejiti veCer 21. btezna ku porade v teto zalditosti.

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S ptestupnl listinou od radix eislo 81 Needville k nag emu tadu byli ptijati manacle bratr a sestra Frank a Cartie Veselka, Raymond Veselka a Cathy Gail (Embry) Smart.

P1-estupni listinu k tddu eislo 79 si vyzvedl br. Joe A. Dlabaja. Jelikot nebylo dataiho jeclnani po oznameni zprav titednikii schtize byla skoneena ye 3 hodiny odpoledne.

S bratrskYm pozdravem John Staaa, tajemnik Dodatek: SpolkovY Vestnik nag Jednoty SPJST jest vydavan proto, aby verne sloutil veakeremu genstvu a atenati takto nabyli pottebne a 26.douci informace a vedomosti, ktere se jich ptimo dotYkaji.

Pamatuji se na mnoho Clem, kteti pa dlouhy Cas se opravnene dovolavaaby bylo dodano vice latky a informaci od alenti Hlavni atadovny taclovY'ch ntednikti. PtedealYch nekolik /Tin' to naae aeska east ve Vestniku je hodne ochtizena o ty pottebna zpravy a pouene elanky. Toto se tYka I -Citedinn okrskovSrch. Nasi stark zasloutteni Men' jsou takto ptipraveni o mnoho aadouci Cetby, kterou tadne romany nenahradi. Prato my v gichni co si time naafi zdedene matetske feel, budem vain vaem moc povdeeni kdy2 nebudete zapominat na tou vyhrtidenou east a nechate se easteli v ni slyaet a videt. Bude to jen v zajmu celkoveho dobra pro to na g jednotu.

J. 8.

- -SPJSTCorpus Christi., Texas Sokolskk slet 2upy Mai Ve schtlz1 Telocviene jednoty sokol Corpus Christi, konane v nedeli 9. btezna 1969 bylo hodne tivo. Navateva byla nad oeekavani vellka. V teto schuzl byl ptitomen br. Geo. Ptevratil, starosta 2upy Jikni z Dallas, Texas, kterS, byl ptedstaven br. starostou Frank C. SackYm. Br. Ptevratil v jeho proslovu nam oznamil te tento rok se zde bude potadat 2upnI slet v Texas, ale to dosud neni je gte ureene misto a mel ptani aby se tento slet pot g.dal zde v Corpus Christi.

Po uvatteni vaech okolnosti pak bylo usneaeno tento slet zde uskuteenit.

Jestli dostaneme vYpomoc ye chvieebnych hodinach a snolupraci sloueench telocvleOch jednot v tape Jitni. Na vaechno zbYva mai° Casu neb tento slet se ma po •adat v dnech 21. a 22.

Cervna 1969. Bratr Ptevratil slibll 26.douci pomoc v tomto sletovem podniku naae Telocviene, Jednota Sokol Corpus Christi, bude vaem povdedna,

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kdyZ budou napoinocni aby se Lento plan zdatil.

Nazda•!

John Stasa, - J Rad ash) 47, Seaton Mill bratri a sestry a etenati Vestniku: Tak zas je eas na psani neb aZ tento mesic se ztrati bude u2 3 mesice v tomto novem roce prye ani se 'Cloy& nenada. U2 bude eas zas do pole jet a set ale porad je hodne mokro, a zima.

Posledni sehtize byla dosti donte,zastoupena. Na yStevou jsme meli sestru Albina Haisler, Nernocni cleni jsou Tom Mikeska a Steve HruSka. Tito eleni u.±, se pozdravuji Boma.

Take jsme meli umrti v nasem rade a to bratr Joseph Kerr Bush, kterY byl zabitY v Asii. Tam polo2l1 syqj mlady Zivot za vlast. test budi2 jeho pamatce.

Novo eleny jsme prijali do dospeleho oddeleni: James B. Chervenka, Robert Joseph Trampota, Albert Aldrich, Dorothy Ann Aldrich, Elizabeth Ann Aldrich a Robert William VaSieek.

Do detskeho odeleni jsou Patsy Jane Tramptota a Amy Lou Aldrich a phpojiSteni si vzali: Loran Pich, Adolf J. Junek a Clara A. Junek. Tak vas nove. eleny vAecky zvem abyste chodili do naSich sclatizi a na na ge zabavy.

Take jsme meli reenika od Red Cross Claude Payne delal red o Biafra jak tarn lidi trpi hiadem a Nadal kdo mute aby :stedre prispel na Red Cross, mitu ,jeho zeny Mrs. Claude Payne v Uraclovne Red Cross v Temple.

NaS r6d ma, nyni "Improvement Donation Fund" a kdo chce co darovat tadu to }Jude zaneseno v tcmto fondu.

Nyni take mime novou vedouci blade2e, Sestra Geraldine Balusek, a co ji vypomahaji jsou sestry Lucy Mihatch a Gladys Marek. Ony jsou "junior assistants", a sestra Kitty Sodek a bratr, Johnny Dokupil jsou "teen assistants", Jsou to v g eey dobri pracovnici tak jim hlecrme v gern vypomoct. Zadnou v dery nu vesti tirade). Vas eleny upozornuji, e. na ge pl'i g ti schtize se bude odbYvat 30. brezna na misto 6. dubna a zaene o dvouch hodinach odpoledne, a take budou deti mit sbirani vajieek, a teZ budou deti mit program a pak bude svaeina a rad se o to postara.

Tak nezapomente Ze schuze bude 30. brezna o dvouch hodinach. Dverni cenu vyhr, a1 bratr Frank Spanhel.

Jsem dopisovatelka, Mary Haisler, Temple

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Fort Worth, Texas rokradovatti dopisu sestry Kortefiove: Prave jsem doaetla dopis od bratra erikytika a El Campo jak se jim ztrajejich 5ti lety synek. Bylo mne 14 let, a dobte si to pamatuji, neb on pil vodu blizko nageho hauze z kriku a my jsme ho tam videll a myslili jsme to nekdo tam chyta raky proto to ten krik (Creek) byl piny rakii a i z mesta Platonie tam moo chodili deti ty raky chytat. Nagi psy zadali mod Stekat jak uvideli toho chlapce, a on chucldeek se dal do Uteku ptes les. My jsme myslill te utika za nek,Ym kclo s nim pfigel, ale at potom k vederu jsrne se dozvedeli to se ztratil malt synek a pak i na g otec ho hledal po farme, a potom nam nekdo Bones). zpravu z mesta ze ho nagli.

Vim to meli asi velkou radost, neb vim jak je to kdyt se dite ztrati, neb i nam se ztratila mala dvouleta sesthelca, kterou jsem ja opatrovala jak todide byli na poll. To se stalo ye dve hodiny odpoledne, ale Mb at' byl s nami a v devet hodin ji otec na gel ve vysoke bavine kde asi chudadek odespala. Tuto ptihodu nezapomenu do smrti. Bylo to hrozne a zvla gte pro maminku. To bylo v roku 1912 a dnes ta sestra ma ut 60 rokii a bSTva 3 bloky od nas. Ona si to ant nepamatuje, ale my stark si o tom to a tam vzpomenem. Bratte 8enkyfik, ja jsem mivala tugeni to jste to byl vy a to zatim byl vas synek! Opravdu mne bylo lito to ste ho ztratili v to valce.

Tak vas tam :,rdedne zdravim, celou vagi rodine a 217, ptijedem do El Campo, tak vas twill Illedet navAivit. Nedavno jsme byll v El Campo ',red 14 dny kdyit tam byl pohteb mojiho bra trance mantelky. Ona byla za svobodna Zapalaeova,, ale jeji jmeno bylo Hilda Kopecky a bYvala v Houstone.

Byla jegte mlada, jen 51, ale tuntela Pa Movoti rakovinu. V ten den tam moc prgelo a pa pohitu jsme jell do Houstonu, ale tam take bylo vgechno pod vodu, a jsme se tarn dlouho nezdOovali. V patek jsrne jell domil z Magnolia, Texas. Tarn bYva bratr toho vdovce, Josef KopeckY. Posilam pozdrav P. Rosie Kubeeka a cele jeji rodine. Odpust'te to jsme vas nemohli navgtivit, proto ‘Ze to bylo moc na honem; a take pozdrav Franti gce 8tepAnove a diky za poho gteni a jak jsme jell pies Tomball, tak jsem si vzpomnela na pani Spaekovu a take vas pozdravujein.

KdyZ jsme jell domu mnoho prgelo a dye sta mil to byla larozna jizda a

ye strodu 19. brezna 1969 hrozna costa, ale chvala Doha, domu jsrne dojeli st'astne.

Bole to jsem se ale rozepsala. Braid.° redaktore odpust'te ze vas s timto obteZuji, neb nevim jak to po xnne preetete, proto 2e jsem se sama naueila eesky Gist a psa.t. Zahn). U1'4 toho -nechain a preji yam v'Se to nejlep'Si a nejvic zdravi v to va gi nove ,praci. Je'Ste pozdrav na Cistern rodine a znamYm. Brzy se k yam pripravujeme zajed', jestli Bah dovoli a zatim; s Bohem.

ZUstavam Anna Korteff, Dop. SVPS, Oslo 9 sra 3 rMoje navgteva v ;eskoslove4sku Emil Hofelica., Houston Pokradovani Na zpet do Prahy jsme jeli rychlikem "Ostravan" a to je vlak kter* jede prudce a zastavi jen jednou neb dvakrat celou cestou. Tech 200 mil ptejede za etyti (4) hodiny a to byla za,jimava jizda, proto to jsme uvideli zajimave krajiny 1 tam kde pestuji ty (Flopps) neb hoteinu do piva.

Z jejich vlaku se dobte rozhlitelo, neb oni mail velke okna tak to je daleko i giroko. Take jela sttedniho \rail pani s nanii a to byla, hurnorem namastena, lope net nejakY komediant kteti takovou praci delaji za penize. Nejvice se z ylagte atoeilo na Busy a jejich podvodniky a drtela nas ye smichu celou cestu at do Prahy.

Jegte bych si pral dodat 'Ze v Oeskoslovensku se lido moc spolohaji na vlaky, buse a poulieni drolly (Street kary) pro jejich cestovani, a tak je vZdy .i/echno zapineno. My jsme meli v (astra y& vstupenky jit zanaluvene, ale natal bide, kteti melt vstupenky, museli eekat na druhY vlak neb ten byl prepinen.

Do Prahy jsme dojeli ye Stesti a to akorat do progtted mesta. Ja jsem neehal Jesefa hlidat kuffiky na stanici, a ja jsem gel do hotelu hledat svetnici. Meli jsme byt zajiSteny u jiste rodiny, ale jsme to take chteli trochu zkouSet v hotelu, vite, tak aby jsme se mohli volne pohybovat, kde a jak se nam bude chtit.

No, ale, prave v ten eas tam meli nejake shromadeni s Verna, RuskYral zastupci a pak byly hotely pine snad z celeho sveta, a to byla vge.

Tak jsem se zeptal kde je "eedok' a nebylo to daleko, a do g el jsem tam a ihned melt pro rids misto v pekneir deseti-poschod'ovem hotelu, troche mimo stied mesta, ale na bus a pou-

Tr.

Ve sttecla 19. bz°ezna 1969 lieni drahu jsme to meli dosti. pohodine a jen par mina na Vacla ysko na.masti. Jak jsine si trochu oclpo!icinuli a poohledli, nasel jsem si jednohe pribuzmio kterY ()Ali na italske ulici a je to nedaleko od Vacla yskeho names,ti.

Prave priSel domu z nemocnice, ale jak jeho manbelka zavolala ode dveri Ce je zde ten Emil Horelica z Texasu, tak limed volal ze byl nem penY, ale be ted' ub tient a be je zdra yy a abych Sel jcn dal. OvSem to jsme jeSte Len weer oslavili. Oiii maji novou "English Ford", a tak lined na druhy den nas provezli celou Praint a tak jsme uvidcli kus mesta a jejicla kultury. L. take mile darovali velkou fotografickou knihu, ktera mela obrazy jejich yyznainnYch kostehr a katedraly a jinYch zvla g tnich budov.

Inu jsme si take nee° projeli na jejich busech a 'street karach". Jejich zpusob nas zajimal, nob sednete, a poale naSich penez, jak se rika: "zo, facku. Oni daji yarn listek s eislicemi a basta y ky pies cele mesto, a nittbete sestoupit u kabde zasta y ky a zase nastoupit a jet dal bez dais rho platu, a na zpateeni ceste zas tak.

Neco se nain prihodilo v hotelu a vam o torn povim. Oni tarn maji male eleva,tory asi jen pro • Otyri osoby a jak se dvere otevrely byli tarn jib tri lido a s nami by to bylo pet, a tak jsme chteli &kat na jinY elevator, ale stal tarn vedle posluha (bell-boy) a rikal: "To nic, jen jed'te dole s nima a tak jsme se vtlaCill. Ale jak isms dojibdeli ke etvrtHmi poschodi, ale jen tak elevator najednou belezit:;"T 6 anebo u sttevic, a zzillacd hal za silnY kus celeza. a kdyby telt° zachrany, tak by jsme byli r ab dolu. Volali jsme o poro oc a jsem za)JOin'c'P ()kart Cochach a tak jsem dye nemecke pant volaly vse na venku elevatera utieblo asi si inyslili a p('a y ill: "Co se stalo, do hroma?" Jak jsem zaCal tak ttb zaeal 110 VOF , a clovedli posluhu a on otevtel d-vere, no ale to jsme byli 5 strevie nod podkriut ja jsem seskoeil dolu a obe pant sebral do naruee a take jim pomohl doh" No jako haisiesky hrdina!) Dostal jsem za to "Donka gejn", a trochu tune bolelo ye hrbete, ale nevim jestli to bylo od toho paclu nebe od pomahani tern dvou panim. Soma jsem si toni netroufal a tak to dame do pamatni knibky. Ptal jsem se Josefa Lesak,a jestli je OK? On povidal be ano, ale be na chvili myslil be je mrt yY. Bose gpasu, on s( bkal vsc moc vaZne nebli

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Josef Lesak v >koslovensku arelica and Joseph Lesak in Czechoslovakia

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PriSel cos letet dal a dointi,. a Menas doprovodili na prabske letiSte, kdc jsme se take rozloueili, a sedli na Pan American Jet na zpateeni cestu.

Zesedli jsme . na ,nejakY eas v LondYne, a pak rovno jokes more do New Yorku.

Cesta zase byla pohodlna z dobrYin jidlem a kciyb jsme se priblibili k Novenni Yorku tak nam bylo ohlaserio be je tam bleskova boure, a be nemnbem tined dolu, talc jsme zas chvili kroubili kolem, ale ub nemeli jsme =oho pallva na delSi 'Otani a dostali nabizeni secinout v Niagara Falls. Tam jsme pobyli a.il hodinu a ptil a pre gli pies prehleclni (tract. Tam jsme uvideli pri to problidce neco smutne,ho, Nekteri Evropy na navStevu asi :tide nebyli uvedomeni be prevoz ovoce neclovoltijc, melt v kufrech jablka, hruS ky a hoclm'1,‘ ovoce, a to se zde nedovoli pn to v,:e sebrali. Ja jsem jim a on( take meli nejake perrliky a jive jidla a nine se ptal ten nrecinik (officer) co to je a byl by to vSeclano vyhtizel. Ja jsem jemu i kal be ,ja to znam a be to : je vSe Post peeene be tam nevi badna nakaza.

A ted base nazpet do N o v ho Yorku, ale napred jsem zateleforioval donni be jsme zadrbeni a tak be nechytime Delta ten den do Houstonu a be clam veclet pozcleji co a jak. Jak jsme prileteli do Noveho Yorku a to nb okolo pub noel, nainisto v sedm hodin a jate -nebylo poeasi dobre tak zase jsme !oyli zadrbeni jeSte dole. Jak jsme koneene sedli v Kennedy Airport; tak to teprve zaeal piknikl Jine aeroplany take pristavaly pozde tak be tam bylo lidu ab hruza a kabdY chtel obOX)Vi

sluriti a poradu, a obsluhovad si nevedeli rady. Kdyb jsme se presvedeili be neivi mobilo let do Houstonu obstarat ton noc, talc nas umistnili v hotelu Sheraton, a rekli be drive nedostanem let aft druhy den k vederu proto be je vSechno zapinene. Ale naSe vstupenky pro nibk cenu vypravy byly dobre jen do poledne toho dne, a tak ja jsem si sednul k telefonu a zaeal zvonit na vSechny "Airlines" a vysvetlil vSem jaky problem mime a take jsem jim dal telefoni eislo v hotelu. Na Stesti "Eastern" zazvonili pied polednem be dva opustili sedadla a be jestli se dostanem na letike na 5 minut do dvanacti be maji misto a ze budou honorovat tikety chod' jsou na "Delta". Ten letoun letel o hodne menk rychlosti a zastavoval i v Novern Orleans, ale na torn ub nam nezalebelo, neb men Sikovne letuSky (stewardess) a ty nam porad new dona gely na uklidneni nervu a tak jsme ubili posledni krok letu dobre. V Houstone jsme ptisedli k vederu ma rodina i Lesalcova, z Whar ton na nas &kali be jsme se dostali v pohodli az dom.& Bylo dobre zas rodinu uvidet, a moje manbelka mne poteSila tiro be rekla be je rada be ti g jsem doma neb be myslila be se starosti zblazni.

Na konec chci Mei be moje cestovani bylo radostne a bez starosti a letos mi to 'nebude mobne, ale na drub* rok v 1970 bych to rad opakoval neb zatim ub to tam asi zas bude trochu vic uklidnene.

Phi vSe z vetkho a z volnou rukou, i nee° ze bertern, a take trochu pomichane aby to bylo slobeno z vic rozlienYch dankil ku eteni.

Zfistavam vag, S bratrskYm pozdravem, Emil Ho•elica KONEC SPJ ST—

SokolskY Met Frank J. Rosner Chicagska metropolitni Oblast ye dnech 25. ab 29. eer yna leto,kiiho roku bude miti vbacnou prilebitost bYti svedkem dalSi historicke udalosti nak krajanske vetve, 12. Sokolskeho sletu.

Shrornabdi se zde vYkvet nak mladelE,ie z raznSrch konein ben* aby predvedli krasna a vyspela cvieeni v oboru gymnasticke telovYchovy.

Za vedeni nadgenYch a jedineenYch Mdcti, nekolik generaci jib predvedlo vyspele, elegantni a jedineene vYkony, ktere oslriovaly statisice divaku, zelektrisovaly davy a sloubily pilikladne jalcobto vzory pro mnohe utvary rfiznYcla narodn, veetne jakobto podklad ke I.

22 z izeni a vedeni eeskoslovenskYch vojsk v bojich za svobodu. Od dob kdy v druhe polovine minuleho stoleti priclaazelide ze stare vlasti a zejmena od vzniku Americke Obce Sokolske v 1916 v Chicagu, desitky tisici elenn proSlo Siky americkYch telocviee-n. MyAlenka a organizaeni duch Miroslava Tyre a dr. Jindricha Fuegnera nepriSel nazmar, ale buji SokolskY duch, sokolska vYchova, spoleeensky styk a radost z Uspechn na poll privedly nove a nove viny nadgencu, kteri radostne a s laskou nasledovali prikladti s y Ych viideil a ueitela. Vznikly sokolske jednoty a sbory, sokolske rodiny a (Ines nekolik generaci vzpomina hrejive vYkona svych p •edkil dedeekn . a babieek. V Sokole se pestovalo bratrstvi, nebylo rozdilu mezi skupinarni a tridami, nebot' steZejnim bodem sokolske vYcvhovy byl pokrok a osviceni. A to ani2 by jednotlivi elenove byli nabadani zPici se sveho nabolenskeho neb mySlenkoveho piesvedeeni, aneb nuceni podriditi se nekterYm zvratnYm nazortim.

Ditky speehaly do telocvieen, aby tam se syYmi kamarady zavodily o ZlepSeni neb prvenstvi v nekterYch cloVednostech. Byli nasledovani dorostenci, o nem vyspelejSimi a posleze nove bratti i sestry hrde predvadeli to nejlepSi co dovedli. Nap ped v telocviene, pak spoleene a rytmicky pied mnohYini divaky.

Vliv sokolske •vYchovy byl clalekosa11-U1, nebot' podle Tyre, "ten kdo k malu jest poclobnYin tomu, kterY si nep •eje nieeho." "A vesti znamena vynikati". Sokolove maji dalekosa,hle tuZ.by. ✓1ensvti, v Sokole se ttuliz nenabizi, avSak jest nutno one zapoliti, ziskati je a zaslouititi si je.

Krajane v Americe, kteri v ,Ady chovali touhu o zlepS'eni a pokrok, urputne usilovali o to, aby Sokolstvi americkemu zpusobu Z'ivota, ehri2 piispeli nemalo ke zdtirazneni sveho pojmu o dobrem Arnerikanizmu. NaAi sokonti amerieti vzdelavatele a ueitele piispeli nemalou mirou k uvedomeni priSluSnikt1 nisi yetve. Abych(om si . uchovali tuto krasnou, velkolepou organisaci jest na nas, abychom vic ele a v§emo'Zne podporovali einnost Sokolstva. Nejlepe tak ueinime, kdy'Z tam kde inMeme se zUeastnime podnikn.

Sokolti, vySlenne a ucir2irrie naS1 v sokolskYch raclach a kde intiZeine, budeme propagovati a privetive hovoriti o Sokble a jeho cilech. XII. Sokolskk Slet Americke Obce Sokolske, kterY se bude konati 25. a2 29. Oervna

t'ESTNtIK 1969, mel by p • ilakati a shromakliti (Tecitny Arnerieany Ceskeho a slovenskeno ptivodu, kteri by dokazali, si vaZi organisace a einnosti, ktera, zuSlecht'uje naSi mlade2 na duchu i la. Mame priklady na cele rade (laSich krajanti, ze sokolska vYchova podpoda k udrZeni jejich telesne zdatnosti jim umoinila doZiti se vysokeho yeku. A statisticky bylo dokazano, z rad Sokoln byl zamitnut nejmenSi poeet brancti schopnyeh pro vojenskou sluZbu v pripadech ilarodni potreby.

Sokolove pochazeji z rYznYch skupin lidskelm povoldni, prisluSnici rozlienYch nabolenskYch vyznani a polltickeho presvedeeni. V Sokole jest vSak pouze jeden duch, jedna snaha, jeden eil, co2 vyjachuje velice vYstiZne stare, osvedcene a zname heslo: "Ve zdravem tele, alravY duch".

0 ve'Skerou intormaci stran ubytovani, vstupenek na banket a hlavni den sletu, piSte na. American Sokol, 6426 W. Cermak Road, Berwyn, Illinois 60402, aneb telefonujte (area code 312) 749-6671.

Ve tredu 19. :a y:ma 19119 Slovnieek — Vocabulary hodina, hour mluviti, to speak pros, why ueiti se, to study protaZ. c, because piti, to drink mleko, milk kolik? How much? sYr, cheese How many? babieka, grandnee°, something mother tak, so pesky, Czech (adv.) jisti, to eat • MLUVNICE — GRAMMAR 1. The verb "anti" is used in Czech to form idioms. It was conjugated in the first lesson. To say one is hungry, the proper form of the verb "miti" plus "Iliad" is used. To say one is thirsty, use `miti! plus eiizefi'.

To say one likes someone, or something, "mill" plus "rad" is used. However if the speaker is feminine 'rads' is used and for the plural `radi' or `rady'.

2. Conjugation of the verbs of the second conjugation: that is, verbs that end in `gti."

1st person .®. mluvim, I speak 2nd person ®mluvis, you speak 3rd person — mluvi, he, she, or it speaks Plural 1st person — mluvinle, we speak 2nd person — mluvite, you speak 3rd person — mluvi, they speak • 3. The verb "nein, se," to study, is a reflexive verb. Whenever it is conjugated, it must be followed by the reflexive pronoun "se" in all persons of the verb.

Example: "Unn se" .I study, "ue.1§ se", you study, etc.

• • Homework I. Memorize the expressions and the vocabulary.

2. Translate the reading exercise into English.

3. Learn to 'conjugate the following verbs: "bydliti" to live, dwell: "chvallti" to praise.

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Lekee jedenacta — Lesson No. 11 Miti hla,d — To be hungry Mill iizen — To be thirsty Miti rad nekoho — To like someone Miti rad neco — To like something Kolik je hodin? — What time is it?

CTENI -- READING Kolik je hodin? Mam ui Mad. Prop nemame co jisti? Protoie matka nevi donna. Karel a Helena tei maji hlad.

Karel ma rad maso a Helena ma rada sS,r. Kdyi oni maji iizeri tak piji mleko. Radi se ueime pesky. Rabieka mittvi eesky. Mam rad babieku,

Poluidka Lev a Mjig Lev spal. Mali inyMia mu skaila na zada. Lev se probtidil a chytil myi; do sv3"/ch drapu. Inekami mys prosila Iva: pust' mne, odplatim se ti jednou. Lev se dal do smichu, ie mu mala my;ka slibuje odplatu, ale pustil ji na svobodo.

Za rok lovci chytili Iva a pilvavali ke stromu provazem. IVliska uslyziela ivarii Iva, pi gla, piehryzla provaz a pravila: Vidis, srnal jsi se, ie bych tt nemohla pomoci ale ted' vidi g, ie i mala mySla mule mnoho vykonati.

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Oznameni fah, schfize JARNI

scntizE OKRSKOVE — 1969

Jarni schtze 1. okrsku se bude konat 27. dubna 1969. Schaze se bude konati y e Snook, a zapoene o jedne hodine odpoledne.

Jarni schtze II. okrsku se bude konati 20. dubna 1969 u radu é. 80, Holland. , o Jarni schtze III. okrsku se bude konati u radu C. 130 v Dallasu dne btezna 1969.

• • Jarni schnze IV. okrsku se bude konati dne 27. dubna v Lubbock. Misto a podrobnosti budou oznameny pozdeji.

Jarni schtize VI. okrsku se bude nati 30. brezna 1969 u radu c. 63, Sweet Home. Schtze se bude konati v Slovaeek's Ballroom na siinici 77-A mezi Yoakum a Ilallettsville.

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Jarni schnze VII. okrsku se bude konati u radu 107, Floresville, 13. dubna.

DalSi podrobnosti budou oznamene pozdeji.

---SPJSTministerstva zahraniei Prohla geni Min stcrstvo zahranionich veci C'SSR vydalo prohlaSeni, v neinZ znovu upozornuje na, stupnovanou protieeskoslovenskou aktivitu rcvanistickYch 6i1 v zapadmm Nemeeku, zejmena, predstaviteln tzv. sucietonemeckeho Landsmannschaftu. V prohlaSeni se pravi: Za soueasne situate, kdy prevaZna eastzaPadonemecke verejnosti poladuje nastoleni dobrych sousedskych vztahil vfiei CSSR, preclaci revanSi.stickYch organizaci po ureitern obdobi faleSne litosti nad uddlostmi v 6SSR pokraeuji v nenavistne protieeskoslovenske CMnosti. Shodne s neonacistickYru NPD uplatnuji narok na Ceskoslovenska pohranieni Uzemi, jak o torn sveckei projev mluveiho sucletonemeckeho Landsmannschaftu W. Beehera, titer' na nedavnem zaseclani spolkoveho shrorna2deni tel.() organizase prolllasil: "Take dnes slavnostne vyhlaujeme narok na tuto _ nail vlast, ze ktere pochazime.

Tohoto naroku se nevzdame. . ." Ke stejnYm zavernm dospelo 1 vrroerli zasedani "elity"'sudetonemeckYch revan-

Due 25. listopadu se doill '73 let president Oeskuslovenske socialistieke republiky armadni general Ludyik Svoboda, ludina 6eskoslovenske socialisticke republiky, hrdina Sovetskeho svazu a nositel innoha dalSich vyznamenani. Nej yyS'Si pfedstavitel statu a Clovek, jeho2 stejnou merou miluji oba naSe narody, jeho cti viichni obeane rail republiky. Nov' rozvoj socialismu v nail zemi, zahajenY v leolnu letoS'niho rcku, bude nav2cly spjat i s jeho jmenem. V pohnutYch srpnovVen dnech Si ziskal nelaynotici zaslulut o zachovani miru pro nz0e narody. Proto mu pinYnt pravent udelili v listopadu (eskoslovcnskou cenu miru. Uetu i lasku projevuji presidentu republiky Ludviku F_,-vobociovi v neseetnYela dopiscch i nail krajane ze vSeeh zemi sveta. sdruZenYch ye "Witikolbundu" z jna t. r. Predsecla strecliove organizace zanadonemeckYch revaUSistickYch svazu, socialne. demokratickY spolkovY poslanec H. Hells site neklade takoveho prime polada yky, nYbrZ, spekuluje ",jen" s navratem vysiclienVeh Nemcit do ptivodnicla sidliSt', ovSem nejclrive je pry nutno docilit zineny rcZirnu v soilsednich GocialistickYch statech. Nepokryie o torn hovoril na tiskove konferenci v Bonnu v kijno leto'Sniho roku.

Nektere zapadonernecke prameny zverejflovaly racloby verohodne zoravy, ze na zaseclani spolkoveho snemu dne

23 25. 9. 1968 se oeekava vystoupeni alena spolkove vlady s novou formulaci cialniho stanoviska, ktere by se pribliZilo objektivni realite a prohlasilo mnichovskou dohodu za bezpravnou od sanaeno SudetonemeckY poeatku.

Ladsmannschaft vyvijel soustredenY natlak na spolkovou vlaclu, aby tomu za kaZdou cenu zabranil. Vedouci ore.ny Landsmannchaftu jid pied 30. vYroeim mnichovske dohody prohlasily, ze "kategoricky odmitaji, aby mnichovska dchoda byla prohlaSena za neplatnou od sameho poeatku". Stejne stanovisko zaujal i W. Becher na zminenem zaseclani spolkoveho shrornaZdeni sucietonemeckeho Landsmannschaftu.

Spolkova vlada zrejme podlehla, tomuto natlaku a svuj postoj k mnichovske dohode nezmenila. V projevu ministra zahranienich veci W. Brandta ye Spolkovem snernu 25, zaki t. r. by se marne hleclaly nove. prvky a proto take mluvei spolkove vlady pouze konstatoval, ze k mnichovske dohode Brandt jen jinymi slovy vyjadril drivejS1 zname stanovisko vlady. Ve stejnem duchu hovoril i spolkovy ministr von Hassel na krongresu odsunut'ch Nemeti (clenU Cali/GMT) dne 21. 11.t. r. ve Wiesbandenu, kde mj. opakoval vYrok kanclere Kiesingera, kterY fekl, ze "My jako politikove nejsme povolani posuzovat, zda mnichovska dohoda byla od zaeatku nulitni. .

Je politovani hodne, ze vlada Nemecke spolkove republiky, ktera pri kaZde prilelitosti proklamuje zajem na normalizaci s yYch vztaliti it socialistickYm statum, tedy 1 k CSSR, nejen trpi, ale podporuje vytvafeni nebezpeenYch iluzi ✓ easti sveho obyvatelstva tim, ze akceptuje revanSistickY poladavek, tzv. prava na vlast a sebeureeni a odmita uznat clusledky povaleeneho usporadani ✓ Evrope. V honbe za hlasy volieU se obe hlavni politicks strany v Nemecke spOlkove republice nerozpakuji 11chazet se o prizen revanS1stickych • i za cenu, ze tim otviraji dokoran dvere kursu, ohroc%,ujicimu mir a bezpeenost v Evrope.

Nelze vSak trvale stavet na pisku.

Spolkova vlacia skoteene a bee postrannich arnyslit prispet ke konsolidaci pomerft v Evrope a zlePSIt sve vztahy it vYchodnim sousedfun, mela by se jasne distancovat od revan gistick- ch poladavn, uznat a respektovat nezvratne reality vznikle v Evrope pa druhe svetove valce.

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Domtov Odpoeinku v Taylor, Texas, Budete prijemne pi ekvapeni a dosvedCite svoji navatevou zaroveri, ie se zajimate o pomery jak tam na ge staienky a stafiekove Ziji, Vas uprimnY zajem bude i jinS,m pobidkou aby znamost o tomto krasnem podniku se po celhn Texasu iii ila. ✓ 'ease sklizne prositn, bud'te atedii a lzpomente, ie vase dary domovu, usnadni i nemajetnYm piistup do Domova.

Diky y am predem.

SPJstrJindrich Simon Baar

Skiivinek

Pokraeovani I dries si vzpornnel na tu moudrost otcovskou a uznal za vhodne take se jit poklonit svate panne Markete. na jej za to pohladila obzvlaate milYm fismevem. Vzali s sebou I deti dorna zUstala jenom deveeka,.

Pane ten svdtek selein zaeal, ale prave v kostele se vaern tak nejak zakalil. Pan fara • se totiZ po mai svate modlil novou modlitbu. Nemodlil se jako jIndy, jen aby 13th nrodu zemskou dati a zachovati rdeil, ale jeate pridal novou "za od yraceni valky."

Werra to trhlo a obzvla gte “Tmenkar strihl uaima a hned si pomyslil: DyZ ha kneli konaji modleni, to huti nejde po dobrYm."

xry Svatek sv. Anny ptipa.d1 toho roku na redeli a tuze to stareho Skrivanka mrzelo. Nechaval toho dne sloait mai svatou za svoji neber'Tiku Zeno. "Te to jedin3ri, co ji matt dat eate za hrob vazanYho," rikaval, vzpominaje s vrouc nosti, jaks lavival s ni jeji svd.tek a jak chodivala i v nejpilnealch anich do Horgova T3',na na porciunkuli. ✓ nedeli vaak pan fardt nebral od nikoho na mai svatou, vymlouval se, Ze ji ten den musi slouZit za vaecky osadniky Give i mrtve. Take se Skrivanketn neeinil Zadre vf/jimky a prijal od neho pouze petnieek na modleni.

TN to rozladilo v3'imenkare a jeate vetai nespokojenost se ho zmocnila,

kdy2, knez nejak pospichal a ve zrejmem rozeileni odrikaval radky modleni jen na pill huby. "Za neboZku Annu Sktivankovou," zaslechl sice vdovec, sedici v pfedni kostelni lavici, ostatni vaak to jiste preslechli a mohou si myslit, ae si na aenu ani nevzponmel.

"Cak to, ae ten rulA filar je dnes celyj nesyyj?" vsimli si toho i jini osadnici, brzy vaak na to zampomneli. V sousedni vesnici meli kaplieku zasvecenou sv. Jakubu a slavili tam pout'.

Mladn2 se na ni tesila, stars/ Skrivanek vaak huboval verejne. "Tuto jaktelivo nebyj y alo ha nema byjt, dovolit muziku, dyZ sou mandele eate na poll."

Nikdo vaak ho neposlouchal.

"Dyjt' je tam pout'," pokusil se omiuvit MatotA. Ale jen tim oleje do ohne, "Pout' nepout'! Chia na g vezdeyjai je prednifai neZ tancour," vadil se vYmenkat ph obede, kdy2 hlasila hospodyne, ae deveeka beZela na pout' lined rano, e ant neumyla nadobi po hnidani.

Sktivankovl dues nechutnal ani ne(Feint °bed, ani si ted' nemohl po nem zdfirnnout v sad& pod hruAkou. Stale se mu v hlave ptevalovaly itgelijake mySlenky, ba i tajemne strachy jako by se na nej kradly. Venku bylo parno i ye stinu stalete plane hruAky, mouchy a komati vrhali se laene na dedouge, take musil vytahnout z kapsy aatek a pil.krYt si jim oblieej. Vstal koneene mrzute a ael do stodoly, kde seal mladY na apalku a deal pilne povfisla, "Cak sem jich eate mai() navazal?" optal se nevrle, maje zluost, ae se mu hospodat plete do vYmenkatske price.

"Raei hajt' na mjich kopa zbyde, ne2 haby jedno schazelo. Nemam zrovna nic chyttijaiho na praci, tak sem si k tornu sed do chladku," usmal se syn, hlecle na otce, jak si sem nese z tezarny stolieku, na ktere naklepa.val kosy, aby mu pomohl.

Start' Sktivanek vaak neupletl ani mandel povtisel, kdy2 se celYm Borovnem ozvalo vi •eni obecnillo bubnu' hned za nim zmatene vYkriky: "Ha je to tu!"

"Sure vojna, bure!"

"Mobilisaci."

Oba Sktivankova vyskoeili a Will pies dvilr rovnou k vratum. Tam O. stala MarkStta s nejmlaclaim klouelcem na nice, jeden se ji drZel za sukni a clva vybehlt sami as pied staveni.

Obecni straZnik zastavil se prave pied nimi, kde vZdycky poeinal ohla-

Ve stfedu 19. brezna 1909 Sovat v'Secky aredni rozkazy a narizeni — nestal tarn vaak sam. Stal tarn i pan purkmistr a ph nem neznamy pan, ktery — sotvaZe ztichl buben, mohutnYm hlasein preeet1 zdrcujici zpravu, ae Rakousko yypovedelo Srbsku valku a vkchni zaloZnici aby se dostavili behem osmaetyriceti hodin k svenm pluku.

Pod starYm Skrivankem Po prve v aivote se rortrasly nohy, talde se musil °Plitt o pilir mohutnYch vrat. MarkYtka se dala do place, deti -- nevedonee pros plakaly s ni a Matoua stal tu bled' jako krida, nebol.' on jeSte pinY rok pattil do svazu rakouske armady, jako reservists plzeriskeho pluku.

"Tutoho sem se nenad.6.1," vzpamatoval se prvni Skrivanek. "Nestujte tu ha pod'me se poradit do senoi."

Tam zasedl do rohu za, stare javorovY still, nohy opfel o dubovou trno2 a chvili se dival do pra ralna. Jeho vlastni vojna v rocs: gestaaedesatem, bitva u Vysokova a u Nachoda, smrt jeho otce i matky, nm •ti drahe aeny, nejtelai rany Wily mu hlavou, dadna vaak nezdala se mu, tak takou jako nahlY odchod Matouany. IVIozkern se mu kmitaly jako blesky rdzne napady, jak a Om zachraniti syna. Ma mu poraditi, aby uteki? Ale kam? Ma mu Bei, aby se vyplatil? Ale kde a jak? Ma, mu, aby se mart zmrzaeil? Na to a je pozde. Potrestali by jej hilt, neZ ho potresta vojna sama.

"Dyjt' tam nejdu sam! Mu:gime tam gichni! Plaeem se nic nespravi," slysi jako ye snu a jako v mlze vidi Matouae, jak dr2i aenu v naruel a teal ji: "Dyjt' tu neburea vopuRena,. Mag tu piece tatu."

To slovo hnulo Sktivankem.

"Pravdu maa, Matotal.

Nesmirne ieko ztratit hlavu. Rukovat rmiais, sadna pomoc nevi. teky rukoval ha cheasne se vratil domd. Hard vlasek se mi tam nezkrivil."

"Vy ste bul svobodnyj, hale von ma tudle atyry deti," rozplakala se znovu MarkYta. "Prave proto se vrati! Ty deti s tebou si mull vymodlit, haby ho na vojne nezabjilh Y pHsne, tvrcle rekl vyme'nkar a pokraeoval: "Vo nds, milyj Matougi, nemej Zadnou starost! My to aecko bez tebe potlaeime, jak to pure. Svezem z poll hou rodu, zashem ha zatim se vrati g. Dyjt' to hani nemilZe trvat, protole dnes maji eate vie ka,nonft ha zbranl vaelfjakY'ch, neZ mill tenkrat. Dokajt' nehuzavtou mir, to eate, pravda, mush

Ve stiedu 19. biezna 1969 stat vojsko ye zbrani. Tak to finite trvat, kekneme moc, do vanoc!"

"Jedia Marja — do vanoc!" zlomila rukama mlada, Zena.

"Na vanoce se k nam vratia, bureS-li moudryj, na sebe vopatrnyj ha nepotladiS se sam, kam to Zadnkj neposila.

Pamatuj 'si, Ze kaZda kulka netrefi ha Ze oficiti sou prvni, co se skovaii.,, Po chvili u2 ptibehl stark Zahorik a jako v2dy pustil se do Sktivanka: "Ha ty jeren mudrhante! feko to mama!

Vojna je tu ha ty si furt lhal, Ze nebure."

"Dyjt' &Ste v posledni chvili se rim2ou humoudiat," vytahoval se z pasti vkmenkat. "Tuto Seek° eke neni vojna. To sou jenom ptipravy na ni. ESte se nesttilif MI6 netede krev!"

Z jakubske pouti vraceli se dorm mladi i stati. Strach se jim dival z ()di a yypra,veli, jak musila muzika prestat hrat a v hospode vylalasill vojnu s kruchtiOky, jak uz visit o torn. velika provolani na radnici, na kostele a na Skole.

Tu not nespal nikdo po celem Borovne. etnici procliazeli mestedkem a natizovali, Ze vSiehni povolani do zbrane musi vyjeti z Borovna rannim vlakern do Plzne.

2enske skladaly do dernkch kuffiku jako do rakvidek svkni mudam a synam saty i pradlo, zadelavaly na, buchty, pekly jim na, cestu kousek masa, a solily to jidlo vic slzamr neZ soli.

Ve vkmenici seal sedlak MatouS proti svernu °tel. Ukazoval mu kontribueni kniZky, trety, zpovidal se mu, kde je co dluaen a u koho co ma, kdy se oteli moura a kdy plavka, kornu za prodal jeemen a kde objednal `moudku' na pole a louky. "Naposled varn yorevzdavam, co mi na sjete nejmileMiho, '2enu s detma —" ukoneoval mladk sedlak. Tu se mu zlomil hlas a dale nemohl. Zat'al hotej g zuby do dolejSlho pysku, ramena se mu zattasla a obema rukama podeptel si hiavu. 8kubal jim plat.

Vederni sero tladilo se oknem do svetnieky.

Vkmenkat za kval lilavou a namahave vstal.

Jako by mu nalil olova do nohou, Aoural se ke sve truhle. Otevtel ji a podeptel telike viko ptitruhlim. Sahl do ni aZ na dno a vytahl z ni malt' kterk poloZ11 na still a poeal jej pomalu rozbalovati. Prsty se mu znatelne chvely, kdyd rozvazoval cipy staretro, hedvabneho, hodne u2 ottipeneho Satku, jak nosivali naSi muZi ko-

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lem krku.

"Tu vopatrupu pamatku na myho tatu ha tvkho derka," kaki rozvaZne, kdyZ povolily uzly. Zattepal Satkem a z neho vypadly dva kusy ptetrZenebo klanianiku. 'Tut° sem to ate nevokazal ha nepovedel, co to idko povini.

VidiS ten tetez?"

"Viaim, tato. Je to houvinik."

"Neni to houvinik, ten je kratei.

Klanidnik je to."

"Ja videl jenom prilku.

"Vobe milky tvokily jeden tetez. Tu * s tim tetezem svazali husati neboZtika tatu, dyZ tu jednou lezdi na exekuci. 13u1 sem chlapec jako palec, hale pamatuju si to, jako by to dnes bulo.

Svazali ho ha sapali se na maniu.

Ha tu tata trh rukama, hat tutee tetez pfetrh, popad ho a bul by s nim snad voba husary humlatil, hdyby nebuli hutekli. Soudnyj den se tenkrat hu nas strh. Husaki se vratili s pornoci ha chtili tatu rozsekat. Tata se jim postavil se sekyrou v ruce, kNk: 'Pojte, esli chcete!' ha Zacinyj se hani nehnui. Takuvou silu maji Ktivankove, cly2 jim de vo divot. Ty ji teky maS. Hale to to chci keeit, habys ji nevydaval nihdyi ha nehda za atat, keryj na nas posila husary, ketryj nas echy tladi ke zdi ha z na g zemi i z nas Zdima jenom dame ha platy. Povedou to proti Srbom, mana, Ze i proti Rtsom, ha to sou nasi bratti. Ruka by to musela hupadnout hu samyho ramena, dyby si po nich tkilel. Ty W.lej Panu Bohu do voken ha koukyp se dostat prya vod naMch, na slovanskou stranu, ha tam ,jim potom pomahvi, j ak hureS* moct. Sub mi to, Matougi."

'Slibuju," tekl mladk hospodat a stiskl otci ruku.

"Kamen se mno spad," rozhovotil se znovu ykrnenkat. "Tu mi neco povida.," ukazal si rukou na srdce, "Ze se vratig tak, jako se tvtij derek vratil z NeUtile ha jako ja sem se vratil vod Kralovkho Hradec." — Vice spolu nepromluvili. Ma.totS rano odejel, Zena, ho vyprovodila, otec vSak s kosou na rameni kradel na PeZoutku sekat jedmen. Musil si na nedem vylit bolest i hotkost, ktera mu zaplavovala cele nitro.

XV. Otyrte vanoce valeene uZ, dam) minuly a vkmenkat Sktivanek,se vyhkbal staremu Zahotikovi jako eert "Hdypa huZ to vojna veme konec?" vzdychali lide na potkani a Zahofik nikdy neoporninul na to tici: "To se muabe voptat KtitvaUkouc stryjeka.

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"Cak vo ni prorokuje?"

"Hned jak zadala, ptedpovedel, do vanoc skondi. Jenom2e zapomil tect, do kelycii.

Tak si to Sktivanek opravdu neptecistavoval. Chodil uz jako zmameriy, ackoli pied Markktou delal hrdinu., "Nununu!" tesil ji, kdy2 to na ni obeas sedlo a podala vyvadet. "Ty jedna, t-y! Cak nevi& Ze naSi ptedkove ptelili tticetiletou vojnu? Tak dlouho tuta piece nepotrva," "Proboha, tato! Meet let dyby to milo trvat, rad. se nechci videt na sJeto."

"Cot vo to!" usmal se staiec. "Ty neboaici se man idko lepai n•2 my.

Hale erik by tomu rikaly tvk deli? Ha MatouS, haZ se vrati? Nevis, de ste mi 6libili eate diveidku? Japa bys nam mohla humtit ha nespinit, cos mi slibila?" VYmenkat tesil, mluvil, tertovai, sam vaak dobie citil, jak mu ubkva ohne, YSecko Ze zni jaksi Ladle, nejasno, a kdy se otci sawn a sam ye sve svetnidce, sepjal ruce a zcela matomyslne Septal: "Pane Bole, japa to s nama se vSema skonoi?"

Ze ma syna v ruskem zajeti, vytidili mu sami eetniei a zle se na neho od to doby mradili. Tti Leta uZ jim Matoub nenapsal ani tadky, a psal-ii, jiste neja,ka, surovd ruka jeho p,sani i listky zachyeuje. Borovno se hem2i valeankmi uprehliky, Zidovskkmi odriekud z Polska, pied kterkmi se vAecko tiese. Ukradou, nad plajdou, zyla,§te slepicc. S nevidanou dr2osti vymabaji na • selkach mleko, maslo, vajidka, do, lesa na drivi si chodi jako do sveho, jenom prate jim nevoni.

"Nall v ni chlup ha zvokklivili si ji," trpce se usmiva Sktivanek a sam die za dva. nemiate Mat "sedla ha valky" ani on, ani 2adnk jink vkmenkak pa eelem mesteeku, nebot' zbyli tu na vAecko jenom deti, starci a mrzaci. Co2 Sktivanek by rdd del, jen kdyby si mohl alespoti veeer poslat pro holbieku piva a nacpat si svoji koienku podle libosti krajenkrn tabaekem.

Na to vaak neni ani pomyMeni. Ciemu se dnes fika pivo, to jsou bidne patoky, ktere chmel a slad ani nevidely.

A neZ by kouril bukove listi, radeji schoval "vernou drutku givote, jak iikal ted' sve zami1ovand bradee, do truhly a zamkl ji tam na dva zapady, aby ji raddji ani nemel na oeich.

"Huba ma utrum! Nemtsde pit hani koutit," vzdyehl si bolestne pted starYm Zahotikem, kdy si k netnu zagel.

"Dyt' ti ji zand1et nenecha g," dopaloval jej vernY kamarad, "jazyk to

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— chvala Panu Bohu — clobre slouZi vojne a donni se mu nechce. — "Pan hyjtman si preje, habysme pozvali do ha clovedeS se s nim vohanet." schuzi i reeky va.Zenij'Si yobeany, ze k "Oak sem club, habych vSemu mleil?

Ba i ten dub se vozve, clyZ mu fouka nine chee- promluvit," pokraeuje hlava obce, "tak sine zaeali prede vSima jiha hlavu." nyjma y am, potom Zahoiikouc strYe"Co? vo to, za vetrem ma lecdos kukovi, Daryjskovi, starYinu Vokrinovi ha ra. Hale mil by si se vozvat na paMouCkovi." trienYm mist?."

"SarnYin vyjminkarom," broukl Sk i-Ha na kerYin?" vanek.

"Na. radnici trebas. NaS mladyj, jak "cat( si mate pad?" vzdychl si viS, sedi v rad?. Frkel pied chvili ustraenY Jalovec. "Vain se nemuZe nic clornU ha povida, ze hu2 zas je z1e.a Vostat, hale my tudle stojime tak rikahen na treSe ze by raei vide' 110, zijic jeclnou notion v hrobe. Zpitime se trejk den." hyjtmanu ha poSle nas Becky do iron"Cak se bure Gait?"

"Prijede sent na nas z mesta sain ty jako na poraZku." "Hula jich tam postal hodnou radu, pan hytjnlan."

"Hm! To je toho!" maul nedbale tr- nas mladyj muSel mezi prvnima," vzpoinnel Si Ekrivanek a citil ,jak se mu kou Sktivanek. "Sam eisar dyby krev zpenita. jel, nelek by se ho."

"Tak to cloka2! Povidal nas mladyj, "Von si pan hyjtman teky pomort Ze bys mil jit zijtra do sezeni ha povenenniZe. No. neho dyntujou zeshora zadet to hyjnnanit jaksepatti." se vySSi hlaviu i, tak holt je to zly," "Teky 2e puru, hubu vemu sebou onnouval starostr., sveho predstaveneneclam si ji na zamek," rozhocll se ho; leC vYrnerikar jej neposlouchal. NaSktivanek a clostal taky slavne sventh Monti hlaviekti k levernu rameni slovu. zlostne zavrcel: "Seek° se mi. zda, ze Schrize byla svolana na desatou dohrei koear," poledne, ale stark Sktivanek uZ od de"HuZ jede! aerstva kaZdyj na sv1' viti preSlapoval pied raclnici. Mel by misto," pribehl vtom mladY Zahorik, site kraaet za ploakem a priorat brain kterY stal pod radnici a upjate hledel bory na Krilanovci; mel by uvalet japo bile silnici k mestu. kiny; mel by jeti do lesa, kde zima zle "Hm, Jede! Na parent!" ohledl se hospodatila a nadelala polomu, Le na jeS"te ye dverich Sktivanek a spatril dye 'eta bude eim topit. met by zakoear uhanet prave kolem jejich grunprahnout kobylu do Zentouru a naretu. "Nam vernou posledni konskou nozat •ezanky; pine ruce price by mel. a hu, ha voni si jezdi parent," syeel ziost piece chodi pied radnici jako pan a ne. A to zlost ho neopustila, ani kdyZ jen si ocIpliyuje. trk pan hejtman v uniform? a s meeem Svateene se na to oblekl, i vlasy si po boku sedel mezi nimi za stolem. namds1 olejiekein a priersl, jenom ruPred nim leZely set'ove vYkazy ka nevi, co si posit. Taba stale po katastralni archy a jine papiry, ye starem zvyku do Rapes, bledo. pytlik .s kterYch se chvili prehrabaval, a?", pak tabakem a clYineRou, po kaZde y:.;a1( si odklaSlal, povzdyclil si a unavenym vytahne prazclnou ruku a to jej zrejhlasern se klicine rozhovotil: Pozval me rozciluje. "Jak by se mi to ieko jsem si vas, panove, abychom se v dopekne kourilo ha jak by mi tu pekne brote clohovorili a n.ernusil jsem vas koutilo ha jak by mi tu pekne eas nutit k vaS'irn vlasteneckYm povinnopredstavuje si v duchu. Sliny se stem tresty a pokutarni. NaSerriu okresu mu chuti sbihaji na jazyku a volky se vytYka, Zc; je nejliknavetSim v cenevolky musi si znovu odplivnout. lYch aechach. Upsalo se pry v nem Pomalu trousi se "pani radove", ktencjmene valeenYch inijeek a pH rekviii zbyli jako "nepostradatelni" pri sicich nese.M0 c ani pul obilnihe konvyrnahani valeenYeh pcijeek, darn a jitingentu, kterY vain byl predepsan. nYch davek Konaji svuj itrad horlive, Dues mate zaseto, brarnbory zasazone nebot' poueila je trpce nabyta zkUSea proto musite oclevalavat statu zbytky nost od jejich predchtidcri, ze dost ma- obilnieh semen a bramboru, co'Z cirri liRnavost tresta se povolanim do pro vaS",i oboe" tu si pan hejtman fronty. Vsichni dekuli panu hejtmanu nasactil skripec, rozbalil arch, nahleza sve osvobozeni a poslouchaji jej d1 do neho, pro vetS1 jistotu prejel jejako hodiny. den ractek i prstem a ocipovectel: "Va"Dobre, stryeku, ?e ste ju," chvali gon ovsa, vagon jeemene a tri vagony jej fined sam pfilmistr. Vede ted' ten bran-Wort)," Sundal skripec a rozhledl Clad sedlak Jalovec, nebot' Oldrich se po slarGmaktonYch sedlacich.

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stul na Spinavou podlahu radnieni sin?. Jenom proti hejtmanu sedel sta.rec zprima, jako by jej ze Zuly vytesal.

Na Cele se mu varhanily asi tit rovnobeZne, nad korenem nosu hlubokou rYhou kolmo pret'ate vrasky, a pod hustYm obocim svitily dve oci, ostre jako jehly. Mimovolne musil se divat pan hejtman prave na neho, kdyZ pokracoval: "Nevyhovite-li proti vSemu oeekavain tomato mirnemu polada yku dobrovolne, nemohu si pak pornoci. Musim si °pet vyZadat vojenskou asistenci a zrekvirovat to nasilim. Doulain vSak, Ze k tomu nenechate "I ha, nechame! Jen hat' pridou vojaekove!" neudr?el se dole Skrivanek, vybuchl a rezave se pri tom zasmal.

Hejtman zbledl.

"Kdopak jste?" optal se prisne.

"Krivanek, staryj Krivanek an tikaji, ha Banton se menuju."

"Mate hospodarstvi?"

"Tot', ze mam, ha nyjveei v celSTa Borovnu."

"A odpirate statu nutnou pomoc, a to verejne? Prede mnou? Vite, to velezrada?"

"Velezrada?" opakoval Skrivanek, 0peel se oberna dlanemi o stul a bylo videti, jak jej to slovo zvecla do vYSe., "Velezracia?" Alehl se tim sloviekem, jekte jednou a at' stal za stolem ja.ko, rozZata svice. "Hde nic nevi, hani Cert. neber," naprahl ruku prim° proti hejt-, manu, kterY rychie privrel oei, a ted' mu sypal na hlavu, co po cold, ety•t leta v jeho duel rostlo, zralo, sraZelo aZ utvrdlo jako kameni.

"Vzali nim syny, vzali nim dobytek, vobili, vajieka, maslo, seno, slarnu,; pjivo, tabak, fide co nim pobrali, hani' se nas neptall. Volebra.eili lids, ha ieko se rids najednou ptaji, esli chcem eS"te. nee° dat, ha dy2 nic nemame, tak to velezrada? Mortele!" uderil declouSl rukou na stul, ac."4 lejstra na nem po-', skoeila do v'yS"ty. 'Povidam, to nenni vojna, to je drak, keryj lezi v bahne ha diva se zelenyjma yoema pat nas, Vidi, Ze se eS"te vleeern, eSte pleteme nohama ha rukama. Vidi, ze sme kost, ha kitZe, hale ze si eSte slcovavame, brambury, pytlieek mouky, kousek vo-; rnatsku, branime se smrti, jak innZem,, ha tu ten drak vorvird Hama ha 'To patri mne, ha vy pochcipejte V aechach hladem, za vie nestojite.' Ha tuto neni velezracla? Tuto stat ha nesly.§i? Ddopa je to stat? Stat sine my tak dob •e jako vy. Ha esti ten stat nas chce humorit, tak Za, vie nestoji, ne'2 hybysme se na nem Aichni vocipuStenim ---" Pokraeovani

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VERNON DROZD

Clarence J. Baca is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. Baca of Fayetteville. He started his musical career playing drums at the age of 13, in his father's band. He is married to the former Patsy Stroubal of Hungerford.

Clarence's father, John R. Baca, known as the "Polka King of Texas," passed away in 1953. It was his desire that the band continue under the direction of his son.

Now, Clarence J. Baca is following his father's footsteps, The Clarence J. Baca Band plays for many occasions, such as weddings, dances, private parties, etc. Clarence and Patsy Baca are dedicated to continuing the fah,: musical tradition of the John R. Baca Band. They are members of SPJST Lodge 88.

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Vernon Drozd started, his musical career when he was 14 and has progressed ever since. Vernon has played with the greatest bands in the nation and. now has organized his own band, "Texas Brass," one of the most versatile bands in America today. Musicians from coast to coast agree that Drozd is one of the nation's best saxophone players and with his unique and great delivery, he is destined to climb the ladder of success to the top.

Vernon is original and authentic as he copies no one and is a stylist in his own right. His mana,ger, Gabe Tuetir,er, says, "I have never managed anyone who came to prominanee so soon. I have been approached for personal appearances for Vernon as far as two years in advance." If you want to see a great artist don't miss this performance by Vernon Drowd..

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar As a matter of policy, onl y those activities and functions promoted by or sponsored t ie SPJST, or any of its lodges, will be published in the SPJST EntertainmeCalendar. Such notices for publica` n should be mubmitted by a bonafide lodge officer, or In some cases, by lodge hall managers.

—SP Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Sunday, March 30 — April SPJST meeting, 2 p.m. sharp Sunday , April 6 — Joe Mynar Family Get-together ST-__ T

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts

Saturday, March 22 — Battle Dance; Vrazel's Polka Band and Ellinger Polka Band of Effinger Saturday, March 29 — Fritz Hodde's Fabulous Six of Taylor _141..181--

Lodge No. 25, Ennis (National Hall) Saturday, March 22 — Dance; music

by Lonnie Dean Sunday, March 30 — Easter egg hunt for children Saturday, April 12 — Dance; music by Hi-Toppers Sunday, April 13 -- Lodge meeting at 2 pm. Youth meeting at 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 — Vrazil's Polka Band Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 — Polka Festival Reservations: 5-7448 or 5-7979 Family entertainment every Sunday at 6 p.ni.

— •SPi Lodge No. No. 35, Elk

Saturday, Mar. 22 — Dance; John Griffin's Heart of Texas Boys Saturday, Mar. 29 — Dance; Fiddle Swingsters —SPJST-Lodge No. 39, Bryan (New Management) March 22 — No dance March 29 — Franklin Gold and the Ramrods April 12 — Rhythm Tones April 20 — Battle Dance Sunday afternoon, 5 to 10 p.m. _ Western Sounds and Rhythm Tones April 26 — Hub City Dutchmen --SPJST Lodge No. 40, Hillje

Saturday, April 12 — The Barons Saturday, April 26 — Continentals Saturday, May 10 — The Jades Saturday, May 24 — Triumphs

Saturday, June 14 — Continentals Saturday, June 28 — The Barons Saturday, July 12 — Triumphs Saturday, July 26 — The Jades Saturday, Aug. 9 — Triumphs — SI -Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Saturday, March 22 — Dance; Steffek and The Versatiles Tuesday, March 25 — Choral Club rehearsal CloverSaturday, March 29 — leafs of New Braunfels.

Sunday, May 30 — Regular SPJST meeting 2 p.m.; program by youth; Easter egg hunt and lunch (furnished by —SPJ$TLodge No. 54, West Sunday ,April 6 -- Wedding Reception Sunday, April 13 -- Reg. lodge meeting Saturday, April 19—Hospital Auxiliary Benefit Dunce Sunday, April 20 — John Pustejcvsky party Saturday, May 3 — Wedding reception and dance Sunday, May 4 -- Regular lodge meeting Sunday, May 25 — Hennig Family Reunion Saturday, May 31 — Sulak Family Reunion Sunday, June 1 — Regular lodge meeting —SPJST--Lodge No. 66,, Linden Hall, Waco

b turday, March 22 -- Dance; Otis Beck's Melody Five Saturday, March 29 ---- Dance; John Griffin's band.

Lodge No. 80, Holland

Sunday?, April 6 — Oti .. Beck and His Melody Five Saturday. April 12 — Kohring-McFerrin wedding dance Sunday, April 20 — District 2 meeting Sunday, April 27 Vrazels Saturday, May 10 — Gentries Sunday, May 25 — Annual Picnic; music by Vrazels Sunday, June 1 — Baron Reunion Sunday, June 8 — Naivar Reunion Sunday, June 15 — Ivicic Reunion Sunday, June 22 — Franz Reunion Sunday, July 6 — Barabas Reunion Sunday, July 13 — Tobolka Reunion; Vrazels from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19 — Spinn and Norman Wedding Dance; Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. Lodge No. 84, Dallas

Saturday, April 19 — Tommy Vanek May 3 — Hub City Dutchmen

Wednesday, March 19, 1969 May 17 — Vrazeis May 31 -- Softball Benefit Dance; Music by Johnny Mensik Lodge No. 88, Houston

Thursday, March 20 — Supper, 6 p.m.; Social, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 21 — Teen dance Saturday, March 22 — Dance, SemiFormal. Music by Blumes of La Grange.

Sunday, March 23 — Barbecued Beef Dinner celebrating the completion of our barbecue house with all the modern facilities.

Dinner served from 11:30 till ??

Battle dance: 2 till 9 p.m.; music

by Vernon Drozd, Clarence Baca, Jimmy Copeland, Gabe Tucker and Mary McCoy There will be various entertainment on the grounds during the day.

Saturday, March 29 -- Dance; music

by Lee Roy Matocha Lodge 92, Fort Worth Thursday, March 13 -- Ladies Circle -10:30 a.m.

Thursday. April 10 — Ladies Circle — 10:30 a.m.

Saturday. April 12 — Polka Dance; Polka Tones Sunday, April 13 — Reg. lodge meeting — 2 p.m.

Youth Club meeting — 2 p.m.

SPJST--Lodge 107, Floresyille March 22 — Dance; music by Pfiel Brothers (western) April 13 — District meeting Lodge 130 Dallas — Sokol Athletic Center

March 22 — Dance; Music Masters March 23 -- District III meeting March 30 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.

Youth Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m.

Supper 5:30 — Youth hosting April 12 — Dance, Eric Honza April 26 — Dance; Music Masters May 4 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.

Supper 5:30 — Arnold Vrlas, hosts May 10 — Dance; Spring Semi-Formal, Orchestra to be announced later.

May 24 — Dance; Eric Honza June 7 — Dance; Lodge 130's Youth Coronation Ball, music by Johnr* Mensik.

June 1 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.

Supper 5:30 — Youth Club hostini June 7 — Dance, sponsored by youth club; Johnny Mensik Orchestra SPJST-Lodge No. 135 — Sokol Ennis Family entertainment every Frida! at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19, i9 9 A stone tower, some 30 feet high and 25 feet in diameter, in Newport; Rhode Island, containing over a million pounds of field stone, was discovered when the first white men came to the area.

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31 MY AMERICAN CREED I do not choose to be a common man.

It is my right to be uncommon ... if I can. I seek opportunity .. , not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after inc. I want to take the calculated to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse barfel• incentive for a handout. I •eff: • challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the cann state of utopia. I beneficence wifl not trade freedom nor my dignity for a dole. I will never cower before any master not bend to any threat, It is 11"r 1ua' r- itage to proud and unafraid; to act for rn.yse : f; ijoy the benefits of my creations viz,. to face the world boldly and say, "This I have done." All this is what it means to be American.

Gold miners in the Klondike often earned extra money by selling tusks of prehistoric mastadons — which • are still abundant in parts of Alaska, north Canada and Siberia.

D ACE. IN TIKE CHA1,..3ELIER BALLROOM AIR-CONDITIONED

Lodge Pokrok Houston o® $3 WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS HOUSTON. TEXAS

Sat, March 22 Setni-Forrill-, , Dance; ErwalleS of La Grange Sun., March 23 — B-B-Q Di ner Celebrating the Opening of the New Barbecue Pit House Dinner Served from 11:30 till ?? — Plenty of HomeBaked Pastry and Cakes

Drama ielt 37. spolek "Hlahol" v Houston v Pokrok e'islo 88, 1435 Beal!, 30. BREZNA 1969,

Battle Dance — 2 till 9 p.m.

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Vernon Drozd — Clarence Baca — Jimmy Copeland Gabe Tucker — Mary McCoy FOR RESERVATIONS CALL UN 9-5767 PLENTY OF TABLES — WAITER SERVICE

" PRAVDA NA OTEK11" napsala Pravdoinlovn cesnickj, pekai

WELCOME AGAIN

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— LOTS OF FUN —

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For Reservations call FM 9-29G:3 or DI 84325 C to 9 p.m. Week Days; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Day of Dam Adinission $1.50 Per Person REMINDER: SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DANCE, A

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Ye :I — — Tim „. rodelmal Vstupne: 9.00 Wed divadlem po divadie bod oodavi

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Wednesday, March 19, 1969

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