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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897.
VOLUME 59 — NO. 41
BROTHERHOOD
HUMANITY
BENEVOLENCE
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, FOB 100, TEMPLE, TEX 76501
OCTOBER 13, 1971
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Sunday, October 3rd — we attended the fall meeting of District I in New Tabor. The attendance was rather small due to a funeral and an annual picnic in the vicinity. However, the audience was very attentive. We cannot help but admire the enthusiasm that prevails among the members of District I, even though the youth outnumbered the adults in attendance during their district function, they carried out their responsibilities well. The membership in District I has become more conscious and active in many ways to help promote the youth activities. For instance, they have seven active youth clubs, an individual talent state winner, retiring state king and an organizer, who set a record for our Society by selling the largest policy in the history of the SPJST. District I President Carlson Jakubik conducted the meeting in an orderly fashion and steady pace. Each district officer gave a precise and brief report, with the exception of District Director John Kubena, who was attending the National Fraternal Convention in Denver, Colorado. All visitors were recognized and it was a pleasure to see State Duchess Becki Skrabanek of Dallas, to be able to share her happy moments with the membership in New Tabor. A nice youth program followed with many youth club members participating and
THEY GO EVERYWHERE A smile is quite a funny thing. It wrinkles up your face. And when it's gone you never find. Its secret hiding place. But far more wonderful it is, To see what smiles can do. lie smiles at someone, since you smiled, And so one smile makes two. He smiles at someone, since you smiled, And then that someone smiles back. And that one smiles, until, in truth, You fail in keeping track. And since a smile can do great good, By cheering hearts of care, -Let's smile and smile and not forget, That smiles go everywhere! the program was emceed by D D Alvin E. Vavra. A job well done! • • The National Fraternal Congress of America convention was held this year in Denver, Colorado, on September 26-29. Those attending from our Supreme Lodge were directors: John Kubena (I), Henry Vitek (II), Sid Pokladnik (III) and Ernest Hanka (V); SL Vice President Hejny and SL Secretary Raymond Urbanovsky. While attending the convention, Supreme Lodge Vice President Joe B. Hejny was 'elected to the board of directors of the
NFCA for a two-year term.: We wish to congratulate Brother Hejny for this honor. For more information refer to features, in this issue. Your editor understands that Brother Richard Urbis of Lodge No. 117 represented our SPJST at the NFC program and came away with high acclaim. More about this later. Hlahol Dramatic Club of Lodge 88 Houston will present a Czech operetta on Sunday, October 17th at the Schulenburg High School auditorium. There will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m., and another performed at 7 p.m. The dramatic club operates on a nonprofit basis and that is the reason it has been able to maintain such a high standard of plays. Dedication of new lodge home — Sunday, October 17th, Lodge No. 172, Pasadena will have the formal dedication of their new home, which was something of this type their members were striving for ever since the lodge was organized. Finally their dreams became a reality. The officers and committees are anticipating a large turnout; hopefully many of you will be able to attend this occasion and be among our fraternal brothers and sisters. Remember, a cordial invitation is extended to all SPJST members and friends. A . lot of fun is in store for you so let's give our sister lodge a good