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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, POB 100, TEMPLE, TEX 76501
MAY 28, 1969
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Memorial Day ; May 30th, was originally appointed for commemorating the dead soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War 1861-1865. Now it commemorates also the dead who' served in the Spanish-American War and the World Wars. Also known as the Decoration Day, it is a legal holiday in most of the States. In some of the Southern States, however, it is observed as the Confederate Memorial Day and the date • • A Time to Pause — A Time to li eine en Once again, on Memorial Oay, we pause to recall, with respect and much pride, the selfless sacrifices of our brave and valiant heroes. Gallantly, they Marched forth, united as to one in defense of freedom. With steadfast courage and unyielding devotion to their cause, they gave their lives so -that our precious heritage of liberty might endure. Lest their deeds be forgotten and their sacrifices, be in vain, let us all now resolve to be equally steadfast and courageous in preserving. that which has been so heroically achieved. Let us dedicate ourselves to ever cherish and uphold that precious freedom, which is the legacy of those whose memory we honor this day. At the same time when we honor our departed heroes, let us all also pay trib-
SILENT LOVE By JaroslaV Vrchlicky Ne'er by a' word do I surrender Vv hat'mid the heart in slumber lies; Sufficient in the hour of rapture Is speech of coutenance and eyes. The empty shells with savage tumult upon the shore the billow hurls; But in the heart, as in the ocean, Best m the depths . the flawless pearls. Translated by Paul Sclver • • All the water in the world, however, hard it tried Could never sink a ship, unless it got inside. All the evil in the world, the blackest kind of sin, Could never hint you one least bit unless you let it in. A Correction Your editor can blame a large amount of occasions on ''gremlins," however, he made a "boo-boo" as it is known. On pk4e 3 of the May 21 issue of the 'Vestr.ilc . we plac€d the heading "Lodge No. 27, Schulenburg" above the letter of 13.70. Roy Bucek. Ho is a member of Lodge Velehrad No. 19. Your editor hopes everything has been corrected in time. There is a letter from Lodge 6'7 Schulenburg in this issue. MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30
ute to our forefathers, from whatever land they may have arrived at these shores for laying down such a sound foundation for us in anticipation of what we would inherit. They laid a GOOD foundation for us to build on. • • To the graduates of this school year, we wish only the best of success. Remember, nothing is insurmountable if there is enough self-determination and resolve to continue a road to progress forward with your ideals. May they be lofty! At about the time that you will be receiving this Vestnik, Wednesday, and later you will, more than likely, be hearing and reacting of another Texan of Czech ancestry, in -fact, two of them. Or have you heard or read about two Houstoninans by the names of A, J. Foyt, Jr. and Sr. and the Indianapolis 500? Saturday they received $25,000 for the 170.568 mph pace for the inside position for Friday's, May 30th big race. Papa is Jr's chief mechanic. • • FINAL REMINDER SUMMER CZECH COURSES AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Texas A&M University will offer a special beginners' Czech course this summer through its Modern Language Department.