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

BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 59 — NO. 51

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies 1,0: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, TEMPLE, TEX. 76501

DECEMBER 22, 1971

To 1111 TO EVERY MEMBER AND ALL THE FRIENDS OF OUR FRATERNAL SPJST, WE EXPRESS OUR THOUGHTS OF GRATITUDE AND OUR SINCERE WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FILLED WITH THE SATISFACTION OF THE JOY OF COD CHEER AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER. Supreme Lodge SPJST, Editor, Publisher and Personnel

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Entered as second class matter January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

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following issue is Friday noon,

Wednesday, December 22, 1971

From The Editor more wood! .® the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still There the huge sirlion reek'd; hard by Plum-porridge stood, and Christmas pie; Nor fail'd old Scotland to produce, At such high tide, her savory goose.

Then came the merry maskers in, And carols roar'd with blithesome din.

—Sir Walter Scott (1808) Heap on

We have had a few members call our attention to the fact that the ZIP Code number after the editor's name Is too small and, in some co ies, not legible enough and requestit,1 larger type. We will check into this. In the meantime, Ilia ZIP Code number for West is 76691. Save this for your future reference.

Sunday, December 12 — The membership of Lodge No. 35, Elk selected 'a perfect day for their monthly meeting, and their Christmas pally was held in conjunction with honoring their senior members which is an annual occasion. After the meeting, President Henry Brietkruetz installed the 1972 officers of the lodge. The senior members of the mother lodge were honored for their past devoted service and for beginning and building up a lodge "Noye Kvety" at Lod ge No. 35, Elk, as a heritage they left to the present day membership and youth. This type of recognition by sincere fraternal officers and members who are now the workers at the lodge is to be congratulated and certainly must be very pleasant 'and appreciated by those honored.

To create a Christmasy atmosphere, an impressive Nativity scene followed which was presented by the youth with a real baby in the manger. The baby was Brother 'and Sister Vernon Woods' grandchildren. Cynthia Banik who portrayed a "County Cousin" had the audience in stitches laughing for the entire performance while on stage. Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik remarked, after Cynthia's performance: "Well, we'll just have to claim her; she's our oldest daughter."

It was a pleasure to see so many young and old members enjoying every second of it. The program was supervised by YL Rosemarie Banik and assistant XL.Sistex Rosie Wood..

Wednesday, December 22, 1V71 A delicious meal consisting of turkey and dressing plus all the trimmings followed. Among the guests present were SL President Nick Morris, Sister Dorothy Morris and children, Kathy and Michael, SYD Dorothy Massey, DO Alvin Nesuda and DYD Wilma Nesuda, both of District III. Then Santa Claus made his appearance while members and guests were reminiscing. The children enjoyed his visit and at the same time, Santa distributed the goodies and promised to fulfill the children's wishes. The successful evening ended by dancing to the music of Tommy Chudej's Band.

We wish to conclude this article with much praise to the officers and committees for a fine job in the kitchen and during the social hour, as well as all the members who helped in any way to make the Christmas party such a success. A welcome is always extended and a warm hospitality always reigns at Lodge 35.

• • The beautiful days of fall are swiftly passing by and old man winter is making its appearance; we would enjoy seeing the soft white snowflakes fluttering past. All we want Mother Nature is a White Christmas and that is enough.

Once again the holidays of mankind's love are knocking on our door and the scent of the Christmas tree brings back memories of happy childhood. The bells ring a message of Peace and Good Will, and our hearts are responding with deeds of love and expression of friendship.

We wish you sincerely a, multitude of happiness. May the spirit of this joyous Season, together with life's most precious blessings, be yours through out Christmas and the year of 1972.

We all look forward to the coming year as being a more peaceful and resourceful one.

• • It was on Christmas Eve that a large troop transport docked at New York.

Among the returning GIs was one young soldier who hadn't seen his bride in over three years.

He was happy at the prospect of their reunion, but he was worried, too, for he hadn't had time to buy her a Christmas present. What was he to do? All during the trip home he kept asking himself that question.

Then, as he neared his destination, the solution came to him. As soon as he got off the train, he rushed into a

VESTNIK drugstore and bought a small gift-tag and a big red ribbon. Tying both card and ribbon to his uniform he set off to meet his bride.

On the card he had written: "This is the best I can do — from Joe to Mary —Merry Christmas."

Would you taste the sweetest joy of Christmas? Then make glad the heart of a child. For where children are, there is the Spirit of Christmas. "For such as these," Christmas is the embodiment of all that abideth. And he who keeps Christmas with childhood, walks with faith. In faith, "Dear Santa' is scrawled by tiny fingers. In hope, little stockings are hung by the chimney with care. And love makes childhood's dreams come true. The magic touch of Christmas makes children of us all. It leads us to the very heart of the Day of Days. Through childhood's eye do we behold its eternal beauty.

• Going Home for Christmas. The happiest holidays are those people "go home" for. Going home may mean youngsters returning from school or job, sometimes bringing their own youngsters with them. It may mean going to Grandma-and-Grandpa's.

Home is where Father and Mother are, or where one of them was brought up.

Home is a dreamland in which every effort is made to spoil children. Home is the fond memory held by parents of the days when they themselves were very young. Home is where the year's troubles and anxieties are forgotten.

Home is where no unkind word is spoken, and where the good smells from the kitchen tell of deep affection. Home binds together the relatives by blood and the relatives by marriage and turns them into that most beautiful of human institutions the family.

If trains are late or crowded, if planes can't get off, if Mother is worn out with packing and Father weary after his pre-holiday hours in the office, if many things go wrong, who cares? When one is going home a bit of hardship on the way makes the arrival a great joy.

The tree is lighted and waiting. The old folks are at the door, their faces beaming with pure welcome. The day's mirth does not hide its tenderness. The laughter comes closer than that of other days to the laughter of the angels; the joke is on those who maintain that it does not come natural to human beings to love one another.

3 Many who are elderly today remember such holidays from lOng ago, when jingling sleigh-bells were more familiar than automobile horns. Many who are now children will remember this day long years from now. The mechanisms of living change, the world changes, but the sweetness of family reunions, the bliss of "going home" — this abides.

• • The Christmas and New Year's holidays are here. Please take care in everything you do, especially during this joyous Christmas and New Year season, because our minds are not always on safety and caution, and JUST AI LITTLE CARELESSNESS CAN MEAN DISASTER! wake care around the house; electric wiring, the Christmas tree, possible dangerous toys (especially imported ones) all should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for safety. Once again, DRIVE CAREFULLY! and MERRY CHRISTMAS! SPJST

Newsbnefs Brother Louis Haba, age 71, passed away November 20, 1971 in Houston.

Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Brother Haba was a memlan* of Lodge Svaz Cechoslovanu No. 92, Fort Worth.

• • Brother Jim Hranicky, age 64, passed away December 3, 1971 in Schulenburg.

Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Schulenburg. Brother Hranicky was a member of Lodge 117, Robstown.

• • Brother Frank . Syblik, age 58, passed away November 9, 1971 in Angleton.

Brother Syblik, was buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, and he was a member of Lodge Columbus No. 58, Hungerford.

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Sister Nora Alma Sontag, age 64, passed away October 31, 1971 in Waco.

Interment was in Mart Cemetery, Mart.

Sister Sontag was a member of Lodge Bratrske Spojeni No. 128, Mart.

• Brother Theodore Brinkmann, age 64, passed away November 22, 1971 in Galveston. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell. Brother Brinkmann was a member of Lodge Novy Tabor No. 17, Caldwell.

• • Brother Jos. Drozd, age 82, passed away December 12, 1971 in Hallettsville. Brother Drozd was a member of

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4 Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, HallettsSister Ella F. Chlapek, age 63, passed away December 8, 1971, in Temple. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple. Sister Chlapek was a member of Lodge Hvezda Svobody No. 87, Temple.

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LETTERS LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER

Dear Members, Checks on hand are: Barrett, Ellen A. Divin, Dennis L. Divin, Ronald W. Evanicky, Georgia Evanicky, Jerry E. Minsky, Calvin C. Hruska, Franklin R. Hruska, Mary A. Hruska, Theresa Kotrla, Julia Roesler, Vlasta L. Unterrneyer, Marianne Williams, Alice Mae Fraternally yours, D. A. Juren, Secretary MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

President Eric Moucka called the meeting to order. Minutes were read by 1Sister Mary Laznovsky and they were approved as read. The financial report was made and checks were distributed.

Our youth leader reported that the youth have been very busy in performing charitable projects during the holiday season. Several youth participated in the Christmas program. Ice skating party was scheduled after Christmas.

Election of officers were held and the results were: Tom Valek — president Joe A. Slovak — vice president Jerry C'hudej — financial secretary Mary Laznovsky — recording secretary Frank. Laznovsky. — treasurer Delegate to the 1972 convention in Houston will be Sister Mary Laznovsky and alternate, Sister Agnes Chudej.

Reporter will be appointed at a later date. Youth leader Patsy Slovak declined her nomination. This office will also be handled at a later date.

After election of officers were held, the meeting was dismissed.

Joe A. Slovak, Reporter

LODGE NO. 54, WEST A Correction

Dear Members, I want to make a correction in my last week's letter where I wrote that our next regular meeting will be on January 2nd at 3 p.m. This has been changed and there will be no meeting in January, but our next regular meeting will be on Sunday, February 6 at 3 p.m.

I hope to see you all at this meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Bennie Soukup, Reporter MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD

Dear Members, Our annual meeting was held on Sunday, December 5th, at 2 p.m.

Regular business meeting was held, followed by the election of officers, delegates and alternates to the XXI ,SPJST convention and the appointment of committees with the following results: President — Elsie Brdecka Vice President — Stanley Bartos Secretary — Albert Lupik Financial Secretary — Anton Kelner Treasurer — Justus Urbish Youth Leader — Alice Valigura Board of Trustees — Louis Kovar, 'Stanley Bartos, and Anton Kelner.

Delegates -- Albert Lupik, Lydia Sperlik, Elsie Brdecka, Anton Kelner, Carrie Bohacek, and Stanley Bartos.

Alternates — Louis Kovar, Justus Urbish, Robert Sperlik, Ignac Fojtik, Vlasta Orsak, and Cecelia Valigura Auditing Committee — Albert Lupik, Helen Urbish and Bennie Janik.

Grievance Committee — Ignac Fojtik, Lydia Sperlik and Annie Fojtik.

Resolution Committee — Annie Fojtik, Lydia Sperlik, and Justus Urbish Librarian — Lydia Sperlik The next meeting will be held on Sunday, January 2nd, 1972 at 2 p.m.

We are all wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Albert Lupik, Secretary MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Dear Readers, On D'ecem)ber 12t, 19171, the New Tabor Lodge held its December meeting. The meeting was opened by President Willie Trcalek at 2 p.m. The minutes were read with no additions or

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 corrections. Resolutions of sympathy were then read for three deceased members. One new member was accepted into the lodge.

Under old business, Vince Schielack, Jr., president of the New Tabor Youth Club, presented the lodge with a check from the youth club. The money is to be used toward the building fund.

Brother Frank Mrnustik, lodge treasurer, was back with us at this meeting after being sick for several months.

Good to have you back, Mr. Frank!

Officers for the next year were chosen. They are: President — Willie Trcalek Vice President — Andrew Vavra Secretary — Melvin Skr/banek Financial Secretary — ) Trcalek Treasurer _ Frank Mraustik Building Custodian: B. K. Trcalek Reporter: Teddy Dusek Youth Leader — Ester Zavodny Two standing committees were set.

They include: Resolution- Committee: Andrew Vavra, Willie Trcalek, Melvin Skrabanek.

Auditing Committee:• Stanley Mrnustik, Theodore Dusek, Melvin Skrabanek Delegates to the 1972 Convention were also elected.

The lodge also had a social that night. After a candle-beta memorial Service honoring the 16 members our lodge had lost, a delicious stew supper was served.

Fraternally, Teddy Dusek MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. SS, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings to each and everyone of you! At this writing we have a most beautiful day here in Houston. The sky is as blue as the bluing that mothers used in their wash and the weather is as crisp as tho cracklins, that the old-timers used to make at hog-killing time, but by the time you read this letter, there is no telling what the weather man will have in store for us.

Winter season officially starts on Wednesday, December 22, however, that doesn't necessarily mean that we will have snow or icicles, and I hope that by now, you are all full of Christmas spirit (not the bottle type), or at least are conscious of Christmas being just one, two or three days away depending on when you get the Vestnik during this rush, and here is also hoping that you enjoy one of the Merriest Christmas holidays ever. Even if your

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 Christmas spirit should be marred, please keep the good spirit up, for the sake of the little ones, for that is one of their happiest moments of their carefree life.

Coming events at Lodge 88 - Saturday, December 25, a free Christmas dance to Harold Use Orchestra; make up your party. Then on Friday, December 31st is the big New Year's Eve dance with music by the Plumes from La Grange making the smooth, rhythmic sounds and noises for your pleasure. On January i, 1972 we will have a Western dance, where you can make some more v,hoo-pee to the sound of the Sunnyland Cowboys who will do the round-up muse for this dance. On January 8th, we will have a semi-formal dance with Gilbert Kautz of Buckholts, Texas.

News and comments — The work committee and helpers' party at, our lodge was appreciated and enjoyed by all. It was a t ype of a thank you for a job well done throughout the year.

Our lodge hosted the Harris County Historical Society, whose one prime function is to gather iniormation on ethnic groups of European origin. In spite of inclement weather, the attendance was very good. First, pre-program entertainment was music by the Clarence Baca Band, followed by the Lodge 88 Choral Group singing a few appropriate songs under the direction of Tim Kostom, and accompanied on the piano by Sister Naomi Kostom.

Then the Master of Ceremonies Ernest Hanka introduced President Tillie Helmcamp, who welcomed the assembly and the visiting Society. And upon introduction of Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris and researcher, and photographer, Mr. Hewitt, the main program got underway. With Mr. Hewitt's slide illustrations, Brother Morris was able to bring out vivid and interesting aspects of early history of the Czech settlers in the new home, good old USA. There were photos of some of the early settlers and manuscripts, showing their status and accomplishments which added to the pride of the Czechs about their ancestry, and I am sure that the Historical Society obtained information that will be a credit to Czechs in the historical records.

Brother Louis Hanus and committee of helpers worked hard to arrange everything for the program. There were also nice door prizes given. Thanks to the donors.

VEBTNXK After the program there was a treat of coffee, punch and kolache. Sister Frances Olexa, and several lodge sisters baked the kolache; they definitely had her brand. Some of the visitors from out-of-town and other lodges were: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hanus of Temple, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Matcek of Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lostak of Danbury, Mrs. Joe 'Voparil of Baytown, Mr. J. M. Skrabanek of Bellaire, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Peter at Pasadena. There were probably others whom I accidently failed to recognize, however, thank you for attending the occasion and we enjoyed having you present. Of course, (faithful to 88, always) Editor Rudy Sefcik and wife Maxine were present also.

The Swinging Strings dance could have accommodated more swingers but everyone had a nice time, anyway. Elsie and Louis R,oznovsky, Emilia and Frank Sebek, yours truly and wife, Rose ottended the Clarence Baca dance at the Pasadena lodge. District V President Alvin Sefcik and his lovely wife from Lodge No. 173, Galveston also joined us to help celebrate Victor Peter's birthday. Patsy Baca and Lillie Mae Peter came up with some delicious cakes.

The youth of our lodge enjoyed a Christmas party at Sister Wanda Elzner's home. Wanda had the help of the Malaks, Brozs and Wehrings. They played games, etc. One game had something to do with a feather — maybe birds of a feather, or maybe the kids had a scavanger hunt and were looking for a feather. With this hunting season, there are just too many feathers flying around.

The Bozons, Kalouseks and the Zajiceks had a nice family get-together party with some of their close friends and neighbors. There was a big variety of delicious food and refreshments on hand, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

The St. Pius Panthers traveled to Corpus Christi last Saturday to beat the Corpus Christi Academy 21 to 7, so they again captured the state football title. At least two on the team are our members. They are: Jerry Nevlud and Ken Bollom, while our daughter, Mary Ann Horelica plays clarinet with the Pa ntherettes.

The Sokols held their monthly and annual meeting on Sunday, December 12. They also had election of officers.

Everyone who attended was served a

5 meal which was very delicious and appreciated (on the house).

Lodge 88 monthly meeting was held on Monday, December 13. President Tillie Helmcamp opened the meeting at 7:30 p. in. Gary Zalesky presented the flag and led in the pledge of allegiance, and the meeting proceeded.

Our recording Secretary Mildred Holeman will render the business portion of the meeting in her letter, so I will pre-occupy myself more or less with the social part of it.

Happy birthday was sung to all celebrants born in the month of Novem• ber.

On the sick list, we have quite a number but, fortunately, most of/them are doing real well. They are Betty Poston, Agnes, Miculka; Frank Tymel, Verlean Dunn, Martha Zalesak, Mabel Seydler, Dorothy Dixon, Lynn Lesak, Paul Landry, Jimmy Chernosky, Julia Yarbrough and Henry Broz.

President Tillie Helmcamp honored the organizers of Lodge 88 at this meeting. Susan Schenburn, who plays a trumpet with the Houstonaftes, played the organizers a couple of solos. Thank you, Susan! This, I believe completed the honoring of all committees and in return the members gave Sister Helmcamp a big applause for a job well done.

The door prize winners were: Emma Jarisch, Gladys Havemann and Leander Pflughaupt. From the organizers' honoree group, the winners were: A. J. Bristik, Helen Hegwood, Frank Dolesal and Lydia Hendrick. Sis. Helmcamp and Patsy and Clarence Baca donated the prizes for the organizers' drawing.

Donors of refreshments were by yours truly and wife, Rose, but mostly Rose for my birthday in November.

The organizers at their meeting went on record to make up a nice basket of groceries for the illness-stricken family of John Mikolajewski. The evidence of groceries brought in so far, indicates that the worthy project will be a success.

Our Lodge 88 singing group is taking a little holiday from singing, so there will be no practice on Tuesdays until further notice. Social nights are every Thursday, supper at 6 and games at 8 p.. m. Thursday, December 23 will be a special "Gobble Gobble" night.

In other words, you can even win yourself a "toikey".

Don't forget and remember that our annual meeting will be held on Sun-

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Free meals to those who attend the morning session. Last, but not least, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to you all!

Fraternally, Emil Horelica 862-7394 MERRY CHRISTMAS

UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF DISTRICT VI FALL MEETING The meeting of District VI, SPJST, was held in Taiton on November 7, with President William Berkovsky presiding. Two members of the Taiton Youth Club led everyone in the pledge to the flag. The welcome was extended

by Brother Ed Fiala, Taiton lodge president, with District Vice-President Vlasta Baros giving the response. The roll call of lodges showed that twelve lodges were represented.

Sister Elsie Brdecka gave her district youth director's report. A total of 110 youth attended camp at Bastrop from June 19 — 22. She read a statement of income and expenses giving a balance of $600.38 to start the next year Sister Brdecka also announced the District VI and State Youth Activity Day winners. Sister Kalina had been appointed assistant and substitute at the youth camp. Sister I3rdecka asked that the district vote on her appointment.

She also asked the Supreme Lodge to give an explanation of the dismissal of the State Youth Director.

en at the spring meeting.

Brother Erwin Holy, rest home director followed with his report. He said he has been receiving monthly reports from the administrators of the rest homes.

Brother Matt Vanek, district organizer, presented his report after Brother Holy. There were 16 organizers present. There were four new organizers in 1971 three with no results. Brother Adolph Motal was the new organizer who had been working. Brother Vanek announced the top five organizers for the first 10 months: Brothers Urbish, Holy, Krause, Bucek, and Vrana. Brother Holy wrote insurance for the most members — 13, with Sister Krutilek following with 12. Four organizers in the Application of the Month Club are: Brothers Holy, Vrana, Urbish, and Janecka. There were three training sessions held during the summer. From a total of 48 organizers, one-half sold insurance. Brother Vanek said that the presidents of the lodges should tell their organizers to attend the meetings.

He then gave a rundown, by lodges, of insurance sales from January 1 to October 31. A total of 148 members were added for a total of $330,090. He also said that more youth clubs are needed. Brother Sralla asked Brother Vanek for an explanation of the La Salle new members. This was cleared up by Supreme Lodge Vice-President Hejny,

After Brother Vanek's report, PresiThe youth program was then presented with Anita Krpec of Taiton as the dent Berkovsky introduced the Supreme Mistress of Ceremonies. The Hallettsvil- Lodge officers and other. guests. Those le Youth Club was first, with a skit introduced were: Brothers Zabcik, Urentitled "Rock the Baby" and three banovsky, Mi keska, Hejny, Sefcik, Chusongs. This was followed by a skit by pick, Krause and their wives. These ofEast Bernard called "Midnight in Goose ficers and guests then spoke a few Hollow". Hungerford Youth Club was words. next with three songs. La Salle presBrother Urbanovsky, Supreme Lodge ented a skit and the song, "Kumbaya". secretary, praised Brother Holy for beHillje gave a skit and their Hot Shot ing in the Application-a-Month Club Band played two songs. Taiton was for such a long period of time. He said last with, "Is Anybody Going to San the biggest problem that he faces is Antone" and two other songs. There the beneficiary change. Loans are availwere 83 youth in the program and all ble to members once again. Organizers six youth clubs in the district were re- should ask around and sell more inpresented. surance so that the money could be The minutes were read and approved kept in the state. as corrected. Treasurer AntonKelner Brother Urbanovsky also gave the gave his' report. The income was $1,308.- reasons for the dismissal of Brother 80," the expense was $593.99 leaving a Janousek. He also stated he would not balance as of November 1st of $714.81. be a candidate for re-election to the Brother Ed Sralla, district director post of secretary at the next convengave his report. He praised the youth tion. club and said that they are to be enBrother Hejny, Supreme Lodge Vice couraged. His full report is usually giv- President, brought greetings from the

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Supreme Lodge office. He announced that as of November 6th, the organizers in the district had sold $344,000 worth of insurance. The premium refunds in 1972 will be the same as in 1971. Brother Hejny, also said the basis of our organization is fraternalism and it is necessary that we all practice it. He also asked that whenever anyone has a question about the SPJST or its operation, that they go directly to headquarters to ask about it.

Brother Zabcik, financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge, complimented the youth, host lodge Taipon, and Brother Vanek. He also spoke about the refund checks. Over 12,000 Vestniks are sent out every week and it is essential that any change in address be sent to the Supreme Lodge as soon as possible.

Brother Mikeska, Supreme Lodge treasurer, said the greatest problem in mortgage loans is with those individuals who do not pay* The organizers and their sales are the backbone of the SPJST and the youth make it a progressive organization.

Brother Sefcik, editor of the Vestnik, said that the youth clubs are making the young people interested in the organization. The cost of supporting these groups could never be too much to overcome the good that they do.

Brother Sablatura reported that the Hillje Hall was complete and that there would be an opening at a later date. He also thanked everyone for their contributions and cooperation.

District VII Director, Brother Jos. Koliha, Jr. spoke a few words in Czech and brought greetings from our neighboring district.

Brother Chupick, former Supreme Lodge secretary, said he was one of the organizers in 1929 of the Juvenile Department. This was the forerunner of the present day youth clubs.

Under old business the Assistant District Youth Director Mrs. Kalina, was elected. Brother Hejny explained as to how this assistant would be paid.

The location for the spring district meeting was decided to be at Hillje at a date convenient to the lodge.

Sister Mrnustik announced that Brother Krause had donated the United States flag to the •district.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Elaine Berkovsky, District Six Secretary

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Another year is about to end in its usual festive closing.

Lodge No. 48 has elected the following officers to serve in 1972: B. C. Stalmach _ president Larry Boron — vice president Alfred Gensler secretary Richard Batla — treasurer Ann Gensler — financial-secret Mary Leshikar — reporter Olin Biar — guide Youth Leader — Leona Stalmach The committee members are Alfred Gensler, Olin Biar, Herbert Wiesner, Richard Batla, Clarence Stauffer, Ann Gensler, Charlie Brinkmeyer, Sadie Turek, Doris Wiesner and Vivian Stauffer.

Lodge 48 had its Christmas party Sunday, December 5th with Santa 'arriving to the delight of all. We would like to thank him very much for coming by to see us.

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, January 2, 1972 at 3 p.

We urge all our members to attend so we can start the New Year in the right direction.

Next month we will have a reporter.

She is Mary Leshikar and I am sure she will do a real good job for us.

In, closing, I would like wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Fraternally, Alfred Gensler, Sec'y MERRY CHRISTMAS

WALLER COUNTY LODGE NO. 42 Dear Members, The meeting of Waller County Lodge No.. 42, was held on Sunday, December 12th at 4 p. m. in the home of Brother Roland Dreahn. The attendance was very good. President Robert Dreahn called the meeting to order and began by discussing the amount to be paid for the club dues. It was decided that the members who could afford it would pay $3 per year. The reason for the increase was due to the fact, that the club needs money in order to build itself up.

The date of the next meeting was set for April 30, 1972, at 4 p. m. No deli nite location has been set upon at this time.

On behalf of the members of Lodge 42, I would like to express my gratitude to the Roland Dreahn family for allowing us the use of their lovely home

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Fraternally, Cheryl Gaydosik, Reporter MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers, President Wallaee rtek called our regular meeting to order December 12th at 5 p. in. HO then led the mornbership in The pledge of Allegiance.

Members remained ml inding in silent tribute for decor "d members Bettie Elizabeth Lesikar and Ella Chiapek.

May they rest in eternal peace.

Ladis Za,topek, D 0 of District II installed the following officers for the calendar year 1972.

President — Frank _Machalek Vice-President -- Sidney Kacir Rec. Secretary and Reporter — Dorothy Chervenkan Financial Secy. — Ladis Navratil Treasurer — Joe J. Plsek Flag Bearer — Marvin Labaj Mrs. Frances Bartek stated that she and Mrs. Marjorie Deer will serve their term as youth leader and assistant until June 1st 1972.

The Board of Trustees elected November 14th are: Lewis Jez, Wallace Bartek, John Kurtin, Louis Marek, Bill McDonald, George Schiller, Bill Pitzer, Jerry Valchar, and Lad Zatopek. First year term Bill Pitzer, John Kurtin and Bill McDonald Second year term, George Schiller, Jerry Valchar and Wallace Bartek, Third year term Lewis Jez, Louis Marek, and Lad Zatopek.

7 Rose Mary Walters. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

A special thanks to dear Santa Claus for stopping by for a visit with goodies for the children!

I would like. to take this epportunity,e,.. tc thank each of you who helped anyway with the refund checks. it's been a pleasure working with all of you and serving and in behalf of President Wall a ce Bartek and officer a speck' thanks to all who we' ‘_ a so faitot oily on all projects Ls ladies for the delicious food and t he members for their fine work, We the membership offer our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. John Coufal, Jr., in the loss of (heir nigth er Mrs. John (Matild (eou fahSr.'' May she rest in peace, • The Christmas holidays are so very, near and I would like to wish all a„ Very Merry and Happy Christmas and,, a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

May God Bless you all!

Sincerely and Fraternally„ Mrs. Dorothy Cluirvenka MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Installation of the officers for 1972x.', was the very first thing on the agenda of our December meeting. Pledge of Allegiance recited in unison, followed,o, by the reading of the minutes by Sec c: retary Sister Werner. Our Treasurero, Brother Mucka, gave his report. Clarist.e. mas cards were read from Editor RudY Sefcik and his family and Sister WilA covered dish supper was served to lie May Suchma. members and guests. Thanks to all for Sister Helen Bryson was elected bringing the delicious food. chairman of the SPJST Lodge No. 81 New members accepted into our Memorial Fund, since Sister Bessie Fra-, lodge are as follows: James Steven nek asked to be relieved of these duBrooks, Emily Abel, Gary Wayne ties.

Reisner, Rebecca Ann Hassler, Frank It was nice to see Sister Blinka Russel Capps. A warm welcome to these the meeting after being hospitalized:members and we extend an invitation for a few days right after our Nov to youth attend our meetings. ember meeting. Sister Frances Matcek:_ Mrs. Z. L. Lewis, special guest, was is in Westbury Hospital, very Brother Charles Bubenik is in the— introduced to our lodge.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Houston Veterans' Hospital. He, too, is Louis Marek and Mr. and Mrs. Eva seriously ill. Sister Frances Palat has Hurta for the lovely door prizes, Kim- been on a sick list for several. months berly Jez drew names for the door now. To these members go our "Get prizes won by Mr. and Mrs. George Well" wishes.

Schiller. We were so pleased to have Auditiog of the beaks was set for the nice turnout for our Christmas so- January-, the date will be decided in cial 'and for those of you who were our next meeting. not present, we missed you!

Members taking out additional polThanks to Br. and Sis. Rudy Sefcik icies are Brother Raymond Wleczek and for their Christmas card, also Mrs. Sister Sophie Beathe. Rose Marie-

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Christ changed her policy from J. T. to adult.

Brother Matcek reported on, the special program sponsored by Lodge No. 88 and the Harris County Historical Society. We were all wishing we could have been there to enjoy the entertaining as well as informative program Bro. Matcek told us about.

Congratulations on their 65th anniversary go to Brother and Mrs. Frank Kunz, and on the 50th anniversary to Mr. Louis and Sister Emma Fojtik. May you have many, many more happy years together. The children were anxiously waiting for Santa to arrive and the minute they heard the tinkle of the bell, they rushed forward to get a glimpse of him and to talk to him.

To please him they sang their favorite carol "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells," and, in return, Santa presented each one with a nice bag of fruit, candy and nuts. The lovely tree on the stage was the works of Sister Mary Matcek.

Thank you, Mary. Also a big "thank you" goes to Sisters Winifred Susan and Rose Schwettman for their preparing the Christmas bags. Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the social hour and all had an enjoyable time sweetened by a delicious lunch.

We spent delightful Thanksgiving holidays in Denver, Colorado, visiting our daughter and son-in-law Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Thompson and their lovely children. The grandchildren, of course, seem to be a foot taller each time we see them and we really enjoyed being with them. We missed seeing Michael, the oldest one, who is attending College in Rochester, New York and couldn't be at home for the holidays.

The weather was ideal during our whole visit and we even had a chance of throwing few snowballs which was a lot of fun, before we left.

I have enjoyed reporting for our Lodge 81 and wish the entire membership a Very Merry Christmas and successful new year.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, Reporter MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 126, ROSS Dear Members, Our lodge meeting was held December 12, at 2 p.m., and it was held at Brother Louis Jaska's residence. All officers were present and the attendance was good.

The newly-elected officers for 1972 are: President, Joe Dujka; Vice Pres-

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Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35, Elk Officers for 1972, L to R: Rosie Wood, assistant youth leader; Rudolph Zalman, financial secretary; Dorothy Banik, vice president; Vernon Wood, Jr., president; Albert Banik, secretary; John Mach, treasH urer; Rosemarie Banik, youth leader; Barbara Pavelka, guide; and Randy Pavelka, flag bearer.

Some Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35, Elk, senior citizens were honored at their Christmas party December 12. At the table, L to R, seated: Brothers Bedrich "Ben" Pavelka, Edd Stuckly (visitor from Lodge No. 167, Penelope and former member at Elk), Adolph Beralek, Willie Pavelka, Jewell York, Brothers James York, August Pospisal, Fred Mach and Sister Vlasta Pavelka. ,ident, Louis Jaska; Secretary, Eugene Gerik; and Financial Secretary, Charles Lastovica. Delegate is Joe Dujka and alternate is Charles Lastovica. Refreshments then followed.

Our next meeting will be held on the second Sunday in March, at 2 p.m. at Brother Jaska's residence.

We wish every member in the SPJST a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Joe Dujka, President

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members, The meeting last Sunday was well attended and the following' slate of officers was elected to serve Lodge No. 84, for 1972: President, Adolph Salac; Vice President, John Becan; Secretary, Barbara Wolfe; Treasurer, Carlyn Ondrusek; Financial Secretary, Annie Steiner; Sgt.-at-Arms, Jerome Rejcek; Youth Leader, Bessie Petr; Flagbearer, Lloyd Baker, and Reporter, Rose Scott.

Our lodge looked so beautiful; much of the credit goes to the Entertainment and House Committees. If you weren't

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9 The monthly meetings of Lodge Fort Bend have been changed to, the first Tuesday night of each month at the Rosenberg Civic Center . The next monthly meeting will be at 7:30 on January 4, at the Rosenberg Civic Center.

Merry Christmas to all from Lodge No, 175.

Fraternally, Frank J. Parma MERRY CHRISTMAS

Some more of the Senior Citizens honored, L to R: Brother James V. Pavelka, Sisters Albina Favelka, Bessie Krupa, Rosa Vicha, Brother Willie Miadenka, and Sisters Aleisie Gainer, Marie Bartos and Frances Stuckly (also from Lodge No. 167, Penelope, visitor). at the Christmas party, make plans to attend our New Year's Eve dance and see for yourself.

The Hi-Lighters furnish the music, adding to the merriment of the holidays.

If you have teenagers (whether a teen club member or not) they will want to attend the teen dance tonight, December 22nd; an invitation to bring along a friend is extended. The group furnishing the music is The Crystal Illusion.

We welcome Bess Becan and Danny Nemec as new members, and welcome to Brother Edwin J. Mach who transferred to our lodge.

The Sunshine Committee reports that get-well cards were sent to Brothers Frank Henzen, Raymond Rejeek, Leo Weinken, Bill Beseda and Jimmy Janousek.

We extend our sympathy to the Teresa Steinmann, Ronald Vanzura, L. Trlica, Adele Vlk, and Fred Kallus ;families. May their loved ones have eternal rest. Many will remember that Brother Kallus was the only surviving charter member of our lodge.

Keep in mind the next lodge meeting is January 23 at 3 p.m. Hopefully, all the Cowboy games will have been won and the hunting season over by then and our attendance should show an improvement.

Rose Scott, Reporter

LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND On December 5, 1971 Lodge Fort Bend No. 175 held the regular monthly meeting and the annual meeting at the Rosenberg Civic Center.

Four applicants were voted in as members of our lodge. They are: Fayette Joy Reinecker, Gary Edward Reinecker, Bradly William Reinecker and James Theron Connally.

In the annual meeting, the rules and regulations prepared by Norbert Stavena and Frank Parma were presented.

After discussion, they were approved.

New officers for 1972 for Lodge Fort Bend are: President __ James Stavena First Vice President — Leonard Steglich Second Vice President — Frank Parma Treasurer and Financial Secretary — Pat Parma Youth Leader — Norbert Stavena Guide — Norbert Stavena Flag Bearer — Steve Janke.

The position of secretary has been temporarily accepted by Gloria Janke.

In addition to the above-named officers, the following were elected as chairmen of the various committees: Audit Committee — Charles Janke Ways and Means — Johnnye Howell Entertainment — Charles Janke Rules and Regulations — Norbert Stavena Following the meeting, the members enjoyed a covered dish luncheon.

LODGE NO. 14, VESELI (WESLEY) Dear Members, Our combination meeting and Christmas party was held Sunday, December 12 at the home of Brother and Sister Alvin (Buddy) Janes.

The meeting opened with a IV yer and the singing, of Christmas songs.

After this the minutes of our previous meeting were read and approved as read.

The lodge voted on donating fifteen dollars for the furnishing of a room in the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville, Texas.

The treasurer's report wasi,given and then the election of officers was held.

Those elected were: President — Bro. Dan. Surovik Vice-President — Bro. Leroy Kamas Secretary — Bro. Ed Vavra Treasurer — Bro. Alvin Janes Reporter — Sister Hermina Vavra Delegate -- Bro. Ed Vavra and Alternate Delegate — Bro. Leroy Kamas.

A moment of silent prayer was held for our departed sister, Mrs. Pauline Kuropata.

We were honored to have as special guests at this meeting Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Hejl of the Brethren Church.

They also joined us as social members and we are happy to have them. Welcome to our little group.

After the meeting adjourned, Christmas bags were given to everyone present, and some were also reserved to be given to our members who reside in rest homes. The bags were prepared by our good Sisters Mrs. Milada Kamas and Mrs. Beatrice Jecmenek; many thanks.

A social hour followed and everyone enjoyed it judging from the happy faces.

We thank Bro. and Sister Janes for their hospitality.

Our next meeting will be held the second Sunday in February at the home of Bro. and Sister Dan Surovik.

Hermina Vavra

10 DRAMATIC CLUB, LODGE NO. 88 MEETING -Dear Members and Friends, The Dramatic Club Hlahol of Lodge - : No. 88 is calling a: meeting for Monday, January 3, 1972, at 7e3.0 p.m. Anyone :,;interested in the Dramatic Club activity is cordially invited to take part in our activities. This meeting is our -annual meeting when the 1972 of-ficers of the club will be elected. Your interest will be appreciated.

Refreshments will be served after the meeting; please bring something on a plate. Tiia.nk you.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa KEraty CHRISTMAS LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON ..Dear Members and Friends: The older we become, the faster time seems to pass us by. It is almost u-n_believable that a year has passed since I had the ambition to write an article for the Vestnik in which I called attention to the necessity of investing in • more life insurance protection before we became too old or unable to pass physical requirements, also the, importance of beneficiary names record...ed on life insurance certificates, and further necessity of having a proper last will prepared. It may be later than „;we think.

I will reiterate that a person's will has no control over beneficiaries named in life insurance certificates or _policies. Therefore to start the New Year 1972 out right, everyone is urged .review life insurance certificates for face values and correct names of beneface ieiaries. It may be necessary to maize changes due to deaths, divorces, marriages, etc. Do not procrastinate in having a will prepared, which will . save much time and legal expense in 'Settling estates due to death in a family. It is much wiser to have an eXperienced lawyer prepared a will while a person is in good health and of sound mind, and the expense com- paratively will be nominal.

It is true that a person may prepare his own will in writing, but some techmay be overlooked, which may cause such a will to be contested in .:`; the courts, creating considerable ex,. pense and possible loss to intended .11 rightful heirs. I stress the importance of these matters because of the fact that I have attended several funerals of both young and older persons during the past year. I often wonder what problems the bereaved families may

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have in settlement of estates. Even on the certificates. Our financial secproperly prepared last wills should also retary, Mrs. Ellen Gill, is always anxibe reviewed for possible necessary ous to distribute the checks promptly, and your cooperation shall be apprechanges due to increases in family, ciated. marriages, deaths, etc. In other words This may be a good excuse for some current wills should not be forgotten.

Again, time and expense will be members to visit our lodge again. The &wed by beneficiaries and heirs, in names of all members entitled to checks are posted on our bulletin board addition to peace of mind of all concerned, if those most important mat- where you may find your name listed. ters in our lifetime could be taken If you cannot possibly make a personal visit, please send in a self-addressed care of today and not put off until toand stamped envelope and the check morrow, next week, etc.

You do not necessarily need a lawyer will be sent to you. This is your lodge, to have the beneficiary names changed so feel free to visit our officers when open. in life insurance certificates. This can It was gratifying to Net so many be done by contacting your local lodge financial secretary, any organizer, or members, friends, and visitors who atthe Supreme Lodge SPJST at Temple, tended the "Especially for You" proTexas. However, you must submit your gram held at our lodge on Wednesday, Insurance certificate together with December 8th. This program was preyour request. The requested name sented by Lodge No. aa with the aschanges will be recorded on the cer- sistance of the Harris County Historical Society. Brother President, Nick. tificate, by the Supreme Lodge Office and then returned to you. There is no Morris, was the principal speaker. The program was educational as presented charge for this service. Incidentally, it

by Brother Morris, an entertaining. is advisable that the name of an adult There is something going on always contingent beneficiary be shown in at our lodge, and we are very fortuthe certificates also, which is particularly important when minor children nate to have many interested memare named as direct beneficiaries, and bers who enjoy and are always willing to contribute their time and actual in event man and wife may die at the same time as a result of accidents, work for the mutual benefit of our lodge membership. etc.

Our financial secretary frequently This reminder may be elementary to has difficulty in locating members who many readers, but I feel again that many of us procrastinate in taking have moved from one location to ancare of such important matters. I am other, but fail to furnish new mailing addresses. Some members are due premerely one of the organizers of Lodge mium refund checks, cash settlements, No. 39 and not a licensed lawyer, and am writing from personal experience etc. Also, our organ, the Vestnik, and bulletins cannot be delivered.. Please only. do not forget to report changes in adMembers of SPJST in good standing dresses. As organizers, I recall having for a period of five years or more, written two members into our lodge who are entitled to cash values in about twenty years ago whose addresses their certificates, are receiving checks are now unknown. They may be entitlfor return of premiums. Such checks ed to refund checks, etc. I shall perare mailed by the Supreme Lodge to sonally appreciate it if anyone can asvarious lodge financial secretaries for sist us by furnishing the necessary adfurther distribution. Members entitled dresses for the following: Mr. Vince to checks are urged to call in person at Zero and Miss Lillie Barborak. cur lodge office between the hours of I did not intend to monopolize the 3:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through space in the Vestnik at this time, but Friday, or send in a self-addressed, stamped envelope for mailing. This when I get started, I don't seem to procedure will save time and postage know when to quit.

Please don't forget to attend our anfor your lodge. Also, you may receive checks at our regular monthly meet- nual meeting to be held on the second Sunday in January (901). EXercisle ings, which are held on the second your membership rights to vote for Monday of each month.

These checks are generally issued officers, trustees, committees, and by the Supreme Lodge about two mon- delegates to the state convention to be held in Houston during the month of ths following effective date of admittance to membership, which is shown June, 1972. This will be a very import-

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ant meeting for the future progress of your Lodge No. 88.

Over 50,000 people in the United States die as the result of automobile accidents, many of which could have been prevented if everyone would drive a little more carefully, and hundreds of innocent small children are killed by careless drivers, so, please: WATCH THAT CHILD. Merry Christmas and a Healthful, Happy, and Prosperous New Year, 1972.

Fraternally, Albert J. Bristik, Organizer, Lodge No. 88, 922 Bay Oaks Rd. Houston 77008 Phone UN 2-9727 MERRY CHRISTMAS

REPORTS DISTRICT II ORGANIZER'S REPORT Twenty-five organizers made sales in November in District II. Sales amounted to 54 members for $255,500 in insurance for a total of 572 members for $2,102,250 in insurance. Brother Dan Kubiak was No. 1 in sales by selling 1 member for $80,000. In second place, was Brother John Barabas with 2 members for $30,000. Brother Chester Shmoldas was in third place with 10 members for $28,000.

Sales for November were: Organizer

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1 80,000 174 Dan Kubiak 2 30,000 80 John Barab as 74 10 28,000 Chester Shmoldas 2 26,000 87 Wallace Bartek 3 15,000 87 Ladis Navratil 3 12,000 47 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 48 1 11,000 Willie Hejl 3 11,000 80 Clifton Martinets 4 47 8,000 Dan Balusek 3 7,000 20 Norma Cavanaugh 4 4,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 29 4 Amelia Pokorny 4,000 24 Norma Andel 1 2,000 47 2 2,000 Alice Banning Willie Dusek 1 80 2,000 John Plasek 89 1 2,000 Lad J. Shiller 15 1 2,000 Leon Sodek 47 1 2,000 Edwin Leshikar 174 1 1,500 Ruby Bolton 47 1 1,000 Daniel Marek, Sr. 174 1 1,000 Franklin Martinec 1 24 1,000 Joe Plsek 87 1 1,000 Jno. P. Trilea 20 1 1,000 May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

L. J. Zatopek

DISTRICT V ORGANIZER'S REPORT November, 1971 111 11 76,000 Lillian Kruse 88 13 29,000 Della Kadlecek 91 1 20,000 A. J. Lostak 88 5 19,000 Patsy Baca 88 4 12,000 Albert Bristik 2 10,000 139 J. M. Skrabanek 8,000 81 2 Leroy Kaunas 142 1 6,000 Alvin Melnar 5,000 88 1 Franklin Bravenec 5 5,000 Helen Hegwood 88 5,000 88 3 Evelyn Mikeska 4,000 Bessie Franck 81 3 Emil Horelica 88 1 2,000 Agnes Lesak 2 2,000 88 Herman Baethe 1,000 88 1 Georgie Berm 1 1,000 173 Frank Dolczal 1 1,000 88 Louis Hanus 1 1,000 88 Norbert Stavena.

175 1 1,000 Sidon Tumis 142 1 1;000 TOTAL 60/209,000 Congratulations are in order for Sister Lillian Kruse of Lodge 111 who won first place in the district for selling $76,000 in insurance ; second place goes to Sister Della Kadlecek of Lodge 88 for selling $29,000; third place goes to Brother A. J. Lostak of Lodge 91 for selling $20,000. In number of applications written first place goes to Sister Della Kadlecek of Lodge 88 with 13; second place goes to Sister Lillian Kruse of Lodge 111 with 11; third place is a tie between Sister Patsy Baca and Sister Helen. Hegwood, both of Lodge 88, with 5. Congratulations to all of you sisters and a brother for doing such a good job for the month of November; also to all of you organizers for whatever you have written so far this year.

We are still short of meeting our quota, we still have two weeks to go, so let's all get out our pens and briefcases between Christmas and New Year's and see what we can do for our lodge, district and the SPJST. People are always looking for our services.

Let's call on the prospects and give a helping hand. By helping our members and prospects we are giving them extra services.

As the time of year is coming to a close, all of us need to be reminded again Of not only our goals and quotas but also of our Fraternalism, Benevolence, Humanity, and Brotherhood.

I'm wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Ha ppy New Year.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District V. Organizer

DISTRICT VI ORGANIZER'S REPORT Dear Editor and Members, The year is coming to an end, but we still had a successful month of November. We secured 22 mdlmbers for the amount of $34,500. The top organizer was A. B. Dusek who sold three members for $7,000. Congratulations, Brother Dusek, for the good work.

Sales during November were made by the following organizers.

Organizer

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3 7,000 16 Ad. B. Dusek 1,000 27 1 Alfons Vana 30 1 1,000 J. F. Fiala 2 2,000 Lottie Krutilek 30 5 13,500 32 Matt Vanek 1,000 40 1 Charlie Kulcak 1 1,000 50 Joe Hadash 3 't 3,000 Felix Jurica 63 Emil Morris 148 3 3,000 E. P. Sralla 153 2 2,000 In closing, may I take this opportunity, in behalf of all the District VI organizers to wish each and all of you a very Happy and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

Fraternally yours, Matt S. Vane' MERRY CHRISTMAS

DISTRICT VII ORGANIZER'S REPORT November, 1971 Jerry Elzner 56 12 26,000 Jaro. Kleprlik 1 15,000 133 Roy Hranicky 137 3 13,000 Chas. Majek 56 1 4,000 Frank Sacky 79 2 2,000 John Stasa 56 2 2,000 Melba Novosad 1 168 2,000 Helen Pavelka 117 2 2,000 Chas. Holasek 56 2 2,000 Thelma Hrncir 117 2 2,000 Libbie Peters 56 1 1,000 Tillie Valchar 161 1 1,000 Lydia Rickrim 147 1 1,000 Maxine Pavliska 1 107 500 37/$73,500 Jerry Elzner, Lodge 56 is top organizer for November, 1971. Second place is Jaro Kleprlik, Lodge 133, and third place is Roy Hranicky, Lodge 137. Congratulations to all three organizers very good work!

In the Application-a-Month Club are Organizer Lodge Months Frank Sacky 79 119 Helen Pavelka 117 66 56 Chas. Majek Jerry Elzner 56 Tillie Valchar 161 3 Thelma Hrncir 117 2 Many thanks - this is something to be proud of; let's keep it up.

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12 From January 1 to November 30, 1971, we have written up 162 members for a total of $383,000. We need $42,000 more in December to reach our, quota.

We are so very near to reaching the top, so let's try hard to achieve our quota.

To all a Merry Christmas and the best of luck.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Tillie Valchar, District 7, Organizer MERRY CHRISTMAS

SPJST Bulletin Board SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS The spring meeting of District II will be held April 16, 1972. Lodge No. 24, Cyclone, will be the host lodge.

The spring meeting of Distrit III will be held March 26, 1972 at Lodge No. 25, Ennis, being the host.

Albert Banik, Secretary, Dist. III • The spring meeting of District IV will be held April 23, 1972 at the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas.

• • The spring meeting of District VII will be held April 30, 1972 at Lodge No. 117 in Robstown, Texas --SEUST-

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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE A Christmas Message Dear Members: The season of Christmas is again upon us, and our thoughts turn again tot gratitude, love of family and friends, and our many acquaintances, and especially gratefulness for all the good things of life that we have been fortunate enough to have bestowed upon us.' a time Christmas is many things

Of worship, showing of love, good food and fellowship, the excitement of a child's anticipation, a time of mystery and magic, and a time to hope for the realization of peace on earth and good will among all mankind.

Dorothy and I and my entire family wish to take this opportunity to wish all of you the very best of everything at this Holy Christmas Season, and may good health and happiness be with you always.

I don't know how many Christmas cards we will send out this year, but this in no way diminishes our love and respect for our wonderful SPJST Family, so please accept these good wishes as a warm personal greeting from us to you.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Fraternally,

Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST MERRY CHRISTMAS

WE HAVE A VACANCY . .

Members of District I: From the letter sent to this office

by Brother Alvin Vavra, which appears in this issue, you can see that we have a vacancy in the position of District I Youth Director. His resignation becomes effective January 8, 1972.

I have accepted Brother Vavra's resignation with regrets, because I feel that he was just beginning to take hold in the job and would have eventually made an excellent leader of youth in his district.

Anyone interested in this position should contact your District I President Brother Carlson Jakubik, Box 75, Snook, Texas 77878 by January 15, 1972, and the district officers will then make their recommendation to this office.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President And Head Of Youth Dept., Supreme Lodge, SPJST MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dear Editor and Members: On page 12 of the Vestnik issue of December 8, 1971, third column, under the first comment appearing in that column, third line, it states, ". . . is simply because the expense since the last convention ..

This was actually submitted to read as follows: ". . . is simply because the experience since the last convention."

Wednesday, Decetnber 22, 1971 I simply wanted to make this correction on this proposal.

Fraternally yours, Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dear Brother Sefeik: Please publish the two enclosed pieces of correspondence, at your earliest convenience. You will notice that one is addressed to me and Lodge 88, Houston, and the other is a letter from Mr. Lackner, president of the Harris County Historical Society.

Fraternally yours, Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST • • December 9, 1971 Dear Mr. Morris and all Members of Lodge Pokrok, SPJST No. 88: Thank you for a delightful evening, guests as a member of the Harris County Historical Society.

"Especially for You" was a program designed for everyone.

The costumes, music, choral, and dances made a perfect background for your talk (which required much planning and research), topped by refreshments that required almost as much time from the ladies.

There wha an Anna lVfashak who was the 3rd wife of C. C. Koch of Industry, and she may have been the daughter or sister of your Joseph Masik.

How I would like to hear your band on Saturday night! (The Old Timers of Omaha).

Again thank you on behalf of our group for a truly wonderful evening in Czechoslovakia.

Sincerely yours, (Mrs.) Dorothy Justman, 4629 Waycross Houston, Texas '77035 ♦ • 2114 Bolsover Rd. Houston, Texas 77005 December 13, 1971 Mr. Nick Morris SPJST Supreme Lodge P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas Dear Mr. Morris: Mr. Hewitt, I think it was, said at last Wednesday's meeting at Lodge 88, that inasmuch as twenty-six ethnic groups have been identified in Texas, we of the historical society will be a long time getting around again to the people who were our hosts for the evening. If our aim were solely to "make the rounds," so to speak, this would

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 undoubtedly be true, but our thinking on the subject has been quite different from that. We prefer to view the meeting of December 8th as having opened a channel of communication between an important population group and our society and, in the final analysis, to appraise the meeting in terms of what comes after. I am ever hopeful that contacts of this kind will result in the activation of dormant sources of information having historical worth and bringing to light untapped accumulations of the kinds of data that are the bases of social history. Your enthusiasm for your subject was immensely encouraging.

If you will forgive the injection of a personal note, I will confess to having been a party to the loss of just such information as I am talking about — not by design, but through indifference in my earlier years when I was too involved in making a living to obtain from my elders while they were living all of their recollections of past events and the people who figured in them.

As a result, I have on hand photographs of persons no one can identify and letters and other papers the import of which I can only surmise. Were this a unique experience, the loss to future generations would be of no great consequence, but you and I know it to be one that is all too common.

Perhaps I am overly optimistic on this point, but I think it possible that people of Czech extraction, if urged repeatedly, might be induced to consider preserving family records and mementoes by donating acceptable items to libraries and museums (in sense cases, copies of papers if not the originals). As I have not yet visited your museum in Temple, I do not know what may already have been done in that respect, but I do know that the public library system here in Houston is in need of material on the Czech people and would make a good depository for the collections of families in this area. I am speaking of collections that in the ordinary course of events will sooner or later be lost, or divided and scattered to the point of uselessness. If my judgement of your statements was anything like correct, I can only conclude that we have a mutual interest here. We in the historical society lack the moans to reach a great many people on this subject; our need is to obtain help in (to bor-

V tISTNt/C row an expression from New Deal days) "priming the pump to start a flow."

Our interest is inclusive of the whole culture of a population group and some of the ingredients of cultural history are genealogical materials, diaries, letters, reminiscences, legal documents, photographs, and so on. When planIning our programs for this year, we assumed that we might be asked on occasion exactly what ground we wanted a potential speaker to cover. Although we preferred leaving the choice of subject matter to the speaker in each instance, we did prepare an outline of matter we thought would be pertinent to give anyone who insisted on a guideline. For what it may tell you about our thinking, I am enclosing a copy.

Your address of December 8th provided us many valuable insights into the life and thought of Czech Americans. Please accept my congratulations on the excellence of the paper you prepared on what was short notice for the kind of undertaking. I repeat that we are most anxious to have a written copy. Already I have been asked whether it will be available for study.

With very best regards.

Sincerely yours, Edgar E. Lackner, President Harris County Historical Society Note: Copies of the speech are being prepared for the HCHS. —NM. MERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Dear Fellow Workers: During November we received 235 applications for $773,000 of life insurance, for a total of 2,946 applications for $8,361,590 of life insurance written this year. This exceeds our quota by $361,590.

Top organizers of the month are: District 1 — Willie Trcalek District 2 — Dan Kubiak District 3 — James Pavlicek District 4 — Diane Pelzel District 5 -- Lillian Kruse District 6 — Ad. B. Dusek District 7 — Jerry Elmer Organizers in the Application-aWeek Club are: Organizer Weeks Helen Hegwood 350 Della Kadlecek 349 Chester Shrnoldas 9 Organizers in the Application-aMonth Club are',

13 Months Organizer 119 Frank Sacky 119 J. M. Skrabanek 107 Edwin Holub 107 A. J. Lostak 102 Bessie Franek 101 Anna Milan 99 Johnnie Krajca 95 Willie Hejl 95 James Pavlicek.

Ruth, Krizan 88 Helen Hegwood 87 83 Emil Horelica, 81 Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis 80 Johnnie Gaidusek 79 A. J. Bristik 73 Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Herman Baethe 70 Johnnie Krizan 70 Willie Dusek 69 Amelia Pokorny 68 Helen Pavelka 66 Jerry Mikulas, Jr 65 Chas. Holy 59.

Agnes Lesak 59 Joe Krivanek 56 Clifton Martinets 49 Lad Shiller 48 Mollie Ewell 47 Frank Klinkovsky 38 lmil Petr 38 Norma Cavanaugh 36 Frank Dolezal 35 Mildred Holeman 35 Edward Mazanec 35 Silas Smith 25 Patsy Baca 22 Alice Banning 15 Joe Kohut 14 Tillie Helmeamp 13 Norma Andel 11 Franklin Bravenec 8 Chas. Majek Ladis Navratil Jerry Elzner Daniel Marek, Sr. Lillian Kruse Ray Moore Chester Shmoldas John Barabas Georgie Beran Ernest Haskovec Thelma Hrncir Mary Hubenak Felix Jurica Emil Morris Joe Pisek Norbert Stavena Raymond Volcik Henry West 2 Joe B. Hejny, Vice Pres., Supreme Lodge, SPJST

Wednesday, December 22, 1971

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Norma Andel Patsy Baca Merman Haelhe Dan Balusek Alice Banning John Barabas Wallace Bartek Georgie Beran Ladgie Blazek Ruby Belton.

Franklin Bravenec Albert Ertstik Norma Cavanaugh Frank Dolc7.al Ad. B. Dusek Willie Dusek Jerry Elzner Mollie Ewell J. E. Fiala Bessie Franek Johnnie Gaidusek Joe Ha.dash Leona Haisler Louis Harms Ernest Haskovec Helen HPgwood Willie Heil Chas. Holasek E.. E. Holub Emil Horelica Roy Hranicky Thelma Hrncir Mary Hubenak Carlson Jakubik Ben Jarma Felix Jurica Della Kadlecek Leroy Kamas Jam. - Kleprlik Frank Klinkovsky Johnnie Krajca Joe Krivanek Johnnie Krizan Ruth Krizan Lillian Kruse Lottie Krutilek Dan Kubiak Charlie Kulcak Mary Laznovsky Agnes Lesak Edwin Leshikar A. J. Lostak Clint Luksa Chas. Majek Daniel Marek, Sr. Franklin Martinet Clifton Martinets Rudolph Matejka Edward G. Mazanec Alvin Melnar

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Evelyn' Mikeska Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Anna Milan Ray Moore Emil Morris Jahn Murphy Ladis Navratil Alvin Nesuda Melba Novosad Diane R'lzel Helen Pavelka Ruby Pavelka James Pavlicek Maxine Pavliska Libbie Peters Emil Petr John Plasek Joe Plsek Amelia Pokorny Mary Renfro Lydia Rickrim Frank Sacky Alvin Schuetz Lad J. Shiller Chester Shmoldas J. M. Skrabanek Betty Slovak Silas Smith Leon Sodek E. P. Sralla Norbert Stavena Willie Trcalek ,Jno. P. Trlica Sidon Tumis 'Tillie Valchar Alphonse Vana Matt Vanek Raymond Volcik Roland Webb Henry West L. J. Zatopek John Stasa

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235/$773,000 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice Pres., Supreme Lodge, SPJST MERRY CHRISTMAS

YOUTH SECTION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE YOUTH DIRECTOK

SIMI

1972 RULES FOR MISS SPJST CONTEST Age: Any SPJST female member at least 16 and no older than 20, as of January 1, 1972.

MARITAL STATUS: Single through the time of the '72 Convention Coronation.

MEMBERSHIP: A member of SPJST

at least 6 months prior to lodge candidate selection.

ATTIRE: Long formal in Speech Contest and Coronation (District and State).

SELECTION: Lodge: By fair method decided upon by the youth leader with lodge approval OR by lodge membership if there isn't a youth leader. One candidate from each lodge, who has never held the title of "Miss SPJST" may compete on the district level.

District: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless district desires a separate date) but not later than May 20, 1972. The District Youth Director will arrange selection of at least 3 judges, what may be members of SPJST. The icompetiton will be imtwo separate contests: TALENT . Vocal, musical, dramatics, acrobatics, dancing. Time limit: 3 minutes. Judged on: Technique 45 points; Rendition 55 points. Total points, 100.

SPEECH: Selected from contest topics. Time limit, 3 minutes.

Judged on: Personality, 25 points; Appearance and Poise, 25 points; Speech (content and deliverance) 50 points. Total points, 100.

The candidate with the highest total points from both contests shall represent the district at the convention.

State: The seven finalists shall compete in three contests to determine "Miss SPJST." The competition will be at the convention - June 1972. The three contests are: INTERVIEW: (In private with judges following a silver tea).

Judged on: Personality, 35 points; Character 35 points; Charm 30 points.

Total points, 100.

TALENT: Same selection, time limit, and judging qualities as at district.

SPEECH: Same topic, time limit, and judging qualities as at district.

The judges for the three convention contests will be selected by the hosting lodges, the Supreme Lodge president, and the State Youth Director.

PRIZES: All seven finalists will each receive a wrist watch; $10 per day to each. candidate finalists and to one adult chaperone (other than a DYD or delegate attending the convention) for the duration of the convention; travel (10 cents per mile); flowers for the coronation - courtesy of the Supreme Lod,ge, SPJST. The winner shall receive a scholarship of at least $250 which will be paid

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 to the college, university, trade or business school of the winner's choice whenever she chooses to use it; the title of "Miss SPJST" for the duration of the 1972 convention.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY of each candididate will submit to their District Youth Director prior to the district competition, a with recent photo. These forms may be secured from the local lodge youth leader and in those lodges where there isn't a youth leader, they will be sent upon request from the State Youth Director. (Each DYD shall send picture and form to SYD not later than May 20, 1972).

TABULATION of the convention contests will be conducted by a special committee of 4 selected by the President of Supreme Lodge and the State Youth Director. Following each contest, the judges' results will be placed in a special envelope by the SYD, sealed until opened by the Tabulation Committee. The committee will work in pairs operating two machines totaling all contests and balancing at the conclusion.

TOPICS: 1. The duties of SPJST members to show fraternalism.

2. Fraternalism — key to peace.

3. The necessity of youth to exhibit fraternal spirit.

4. A character-building program for our SPJST youth is necessary.

5. Every SPJST lodge needs to provide for their youth members.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I YOUTH DIRECTOR To Members of District One: This letter is to inform all members of District I of my resignation, I have given this much thought and decided that it would be best for the district if I resigned. I have found a lack of fraternalism and enthusiasm among the members. I feel sure that there is someone who is more qualified tha,n I. I have agreed to keep my name on the roster until January 8. If anyone wishes to apply for the office please contact District I President, Carlson Jakubik.

Fraternally, Alvin E. Vavra MERRY CHRISTMAS -SPJSTLake Okeechobee, Florida, is the second largest lake wholly within U.S. borders. (Michigan ranks first).

vEsTNIK FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, The year of 1972 is right 'around the corner. How the time flies away! I'm wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a prosperous new year 1972.

Our monthly meeting was held with good attendance. We gained two new members, Judy and Mark Patak. Glad to have you. Della Zhanel won the door prize.

We had special drawing for the youth who participated in the Christmas program. Diane Zhanel and Tammy Bryant were the lucky ones.

Youth who participated in the Christmas program were Marvin and Denise Patak, Danny and Diane Bouska, Claudia Moucka, Vera Wensowitch, Linda Mikel, Tony Adams, Della and Diane Zhanel, Deniece, Veniece, and Tammy Bryant. It was a nice program and everyone performed beautifully. After the program, jolly Santa Claus made his visit and distributed bags of goodies.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for January 8 — Ice Skating Party. We will leave our house at 5. Be sere e nd call Claudia Moucka in adlearce because she is responsible for transportation.

I want to thank everyone in our lodge who helped the club in anyway during the year whether it was money, transportation, ideas or time. Remember, it takes the parents first to keep the youth interested and active. Our youth today will be our leaders tomorrow.

Various',Ohristrnas projects have been completed during this holiday season by our youth club. One project was a surprise package for Hatton Collard, custodian at the Sokol. The youth participated in the Christmas project for the Veterans' Hospital in Waco and Texas Baptist Home for children in Waxahachie.

This year has been a busy year and I'm hoping for another good but slower year for everyone. Happy holidays!

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe A. Slovak, Youth Leader MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Readers, Our club met on December 10 with a little better attendance than the past

15 two months. Aster the meeting the children put up the Christmas tree and decorated the hall for our Christmas party which was held December 14. The club bought all the fruit, candy and nuts so Santa would have plenty to give the children. The children started making 60 favors for the rest home. They used plastic pill cups filled with candy and into each cup was placed a Christmas greeting; when finished they will be given to the Southland Villa Nursing home in Temple; this should help our senior citizens happy. The club will also be a §anta's Pal this year. The children planned two parties to be held during the holidays: May peace and joy be yours at Christmas time.

Fraternally, Frances Bartek, Youth Leader MERRY CHRISTMAS

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

Pictured above is Cynthia Banik who portrayed an unknown small girl and dressed in a bloomer-dress type costume singing "I Saw Mornmie Kissing Santa Clans." (The bloomer legs wouldn't stay up for her).

SP.JST-

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO

Dear Readers, Our youth met on December 12 at the Wall Volunteer Fire Dept. We had our

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own regular meeting first, while the adults had their meeting. We gained a new member, Brenda Havlak. Afterwards the youth gave a short Christmas skit for the grownups. Then the youth versed the parents in some games. Everyone enjoyed opening their gifts. At last refreshments were served.

We would sincerely like to thank the mother lodge for buying the gifts for the youth club.

We'll be going skating on December 30 at 7 p. m.; all are invited.

On January 8 we will be going bowling but further information will be given later. We will also be doing crafts such as foiling, Tri-Chem and putting models together at our January meeting. We would like to see everyone participate in our activities yet to come.

Fraternally, Linda Pelzel (13) President

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1971

The twelve months of the year portrayed by, R to L: Mark Wood,nuarY; Jerry Pavelka, February; Debbie Dulock, March; David Dulock; Al; Lisa Foyt, May; Margaret Thun, June; Barbara Pechacek, July; Shirley Thun, August; Terri Thun, September; Terri Band, October; Julie Hand, November; and Eddie Banik, December.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Readers, We held our regular meeting with our mother lodge at the Civic Center on December 5. After the meeting a covered dish supper was served.

Saturday, December 11, we had our cake sale; it was a big success. Then on Sunday we went ice skating at the Galleria in Houston.

Members please remember pay your dues. We are losing two faithful meinbers, Ann, our secretary and Gayle Hausler.They are moving to Alabama.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 4th, 1972.

Fraternally, Jeffrey Siptak (9) Club Reporter

Youth members of Lodge No, 35, Elk, who participated in the Nativity scene during the Christmas program on December 12. Participants were: Angel, Darrin Banik, Tall Angel, Pam Vicha; Three Shepherds, Jerry Pavelka, Jeffrey Lehrman and Terry Vicha; Mary, Barbara Pechacek; Baby Jesus, Theresa Klanika; Joseph, Gaylon Dulock; Smallest Angel, Pam Than; Three Kings, Eddie Banik, David Dulack and John. Pechacek; Tall Angel, Brenda Vicha; Small Angel, Troy Klanika and Mrs. Hubby Fraizer accompanied on the piano.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, We held caroling practice and also cleaned the hall, December 11. The youth are collecting Toys for Tots and each one is supposed to bring a toy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Becky Schiemenz (13) Teen Reporter MERRY CHRISTMAS

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readm s, Tuesday, December 14, we had a Christmts party. The club made decorations for the party. When everybody got there, we played games and had prizes.

Then we ate. We had turkey, ham,

First row L to B: Sondra ilieterich Julie Hand and Terri Thun. Second row, L to E.: Terri Hand, Margaret Than, Shirley Thun, Debbie Dulock, Randy Pavelka, Joey Dulock, Steven Dulock and Mark Wood. Third row, L to R: Denise Banik, Cynthia Banik, Peggy Pavelka, Assistant IL Rosie Wood, Vernon Wood III, and IL Rosemarie Banik.

Wednesday, December 21, 1971, dressing, cold slaw, cranberries, gravy, cake, pie, tea and other things. The meal was delicious.

After we had dinner, we played games again. While we were playing, Santa Claus came. He g ave everyone a bag of candy. After he left we continued our games again.

After that the Party was over and everyone helped clean up. The party was from 6 to 9:30 p.m. I'm sure everycne had an enjoyable time. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, January 2, 1972.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (11) MERRY CHRISTMAS

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 88, Houston, offer our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, EMIL VALA,

who passed away Wednesday, November 24, 1971 at the age of '75 years.

Brother Vala was a native of Czechoslovakia and lived in Houston 42 years. He was a member of Sokol Houston, Western Fraternal Life Assn., Lodge 289 and SPJST Lodge No. 88 where he had served on the board of trustees, had been chairman of the entertainment committee, was an active member of the Hlahol Dramatic Club and the Choral Group.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Vala, Houston; daughters, Mrs. Helen Pavlas, Houston, Mrs. Mildred Kucera, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Margaret Migi, Miss Frances Vala, both of Houston; sister Mrs. Bessie Vrana, Houston, and four grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, November 26, 1971 at the McGowen Avenue Chapel of George H. Lewis and Sons.

Burial was at Brookside Memorial Park. Sister Tillie Helmeamp, president of Lodge 88, officiated at the services.

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May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Ellen Gill Mary Tilich .r.,-,_ _ EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We,

the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, offer our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. MARX E. HANKA,

who passed away Friday, December 3, 1571 at 50 years of age.

Sister Hanka was a member of the Catholic Church and of ,SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston, and was a First Lieutenant in the Army.

She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Hanka, Houston; sons Bruce Hanka, Austin, Glenn Hanka, Orlando, Fla., Brett Hanka, Houston, and brother, Don Lyon, Ausable Forks, New York.

Services were held Monday, December 6, 1971 at the Waltrip Chapel.

Burial was at Brookside Memorial Park.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Ellen Gill Mary Tilich EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 63, Nelsonville offer our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, ARTHUR B. VASKAMP,

who passed away in the Scott and White Hospital on November 26, 1971.

Funeral services were held from the Ettinger Funeral Home, November 2.8th, with the Rev. Don Vlasek of the Fayetteville Lutheran Church officiating.

Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville.

Born in Now Uhn, October 15, 1898, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vaskamp.

Brother Vaskamp was a member of the Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68, St. John Lutheran Church of Fayetteville, and the Toxanna Trail Ride Association of Round Top, Texas.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hulda Vaskamp of Fayetteville; two sisters, Mrs. Olivia Tetsek of Eagle Lake, and Mrs. Ben A. Will of New Ulm; brothers, Louis Vaskamp of Columbus, Tex-

as, Marcus Vaskamp of Shiner, Lorenz Vaskamp of New Ulm, and Eilert Vaskamp of Cincinnati, Ohio; also a number of nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Ben Maresh Tom. Kamas Louis Albert EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolutions Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 88, Houston, offer our sincere sympathy to thr bereaved family of our departed 'brother, ERNEST ALBIN FEUSSE,

who passed away Friday, November 12, 1971 at the age of 72 years.

Brother Feusse was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Heights Lions Club, served on the board of directors of European Imports and was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Caroline Anna Feusse; daughter, Mrs. C. J. Zishchang, Jr., son, Edgar R. Feusse, all of Houston, and brothers Otto Feusse, Erick Feusse, both of Brenham.

Services were held Monday, November 15, 1971 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Elmo E. Miertiship officiating. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Ellen Gill Mary Tilich

VESTNIK OD REDAKCNIHO STOLKIT

VANOCE Piipominam vain ted' Vanoce, kolem nich se vk toei, pH vzpomince na ne zajiste nmohemu zvlhnou oei.

Jake Boma byly vanoce, treba svetnieka mark na stole se skvela vanoeka, od kamen vonela "kraut".

eiva, yYzdobe pribytku snitkami, ktere tort dobou byly jeSter v lese zelene, a prinesenim "Yule log" na otevrene ohzaealo se s oslavami na StedrY veeer. K hostine zasedli domaci lide s hcsty, z nichZ mnozi vazili nekolikadenni cestu konmo nebo v konmi ta2enYch povozech.

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V porideRi,ch letech kolonialnieh poealy se vanoend zvyky meniti vlivem Stromeeek staval uprostied, novYch pristenovalcti ze Stareho svekolem my drobne deli, ta, a tato zmena pokraeovala. i 7a re-' aci nam radosti zaHly publiky. Roku 1741 zalo2ila kolonie a my zaeali koledy usazenYch ye vYchodni Penn• sylvanii, mesto Bethlehem. Stalo se tak Vanoce ve Spojeny c h statech maji na StedrY veeer v upominku. na den sy nj Vlastni raz, vytvoreny generacemi narozeni a rodiSte Je2iSe, ktere oslalidi ze zarnoii, mnoha ruznymi obdob r vovali rekonstrukci starobyle sceny, jak -mi,nohazemi nohakultrn, je tato popsana v Novem zakone_ V koloniainim obdobi, letech 1620 Tito nemeeti osadnici seznamili tak 1776, kdy zeme prohlasila svou nezavi- ostatni kolonisty se zvykern, jehoZ. slost, byla oslava vanoc otazkou zemevod byl v Italii, t. j. se sestrojenirn bePlsneho polo2eni. tlemu: jeslieek, obklopenYch Svatou V novoangliekYch statech zakazova- rodinou, pastyri, tremi la asketicka filosofie Poutnikti jakekonovorozenemu JeliSkovi dory z li oslavy. Slo o lidi, kteti se sem rite- Persie, a clomacimi zviraty z biblicke kli pied nabolenskou persekuci v An- tioby. glii a jejich puritanismus nemohl priVa,noeni stromek, symbol veeneho pustiti hoclovani a vesele, doprovazejici svetla, objevil se na pude Noveho svova.noeni sezonu v jejich rodne zerni. ta teprve v polovine minuleho stoleTento postoj udr2"el se ye statech No- ti. 0 jeho zahrnuti do oslavy vanoc y e Anglie aZ" do poeatku devatenacte- za.slou2ili se tea nemeeti pristehovalho stoleti. ci, jejichZ amerieti sousedi mnoha kulZcela jine ovzdriSi panovalo mezi sou• tur prijali ho pak jako ohnisko vanoesedy Poutniku na jihu, holandskYmi o- nich radovanek. Zvyk staveni a strojesadniky dne gniho Noveho York". Ste- ni velkYch vanoenich stromil na na,dry yeeer a Bo2i hod znamenaly tarn cestich zapoeal teprve poeatkem tohoPro deli na yStevu Sinterklause, S"tedre- to stoleti. ho Svateho MikulaSe, ktereho zde dues IrAti pristehovalci, kteri se sem pojmenujeme Santa Claus. Tento dobrY eali stehovati ye velkem poetu v desvaty napinil detem drevaky pies floc darky a cukrovim. Pro dospele zna- vatenactem stoleti, prinesli s sebou vamenaly tyto dny slavnostni obrady v noeni obyeej staveni roz&tYch svieek kostele, modlitby, na yStevy blahopreji- do oken. Ve sve rodne zemi einili tak cich pribuznkh a pratelti a hostiny, s ohledu na kneze, ktery- k nim na Stedry veeer, aby se s nimi moktere jim pripominaly divot v rodnera cilili.

Holandsku.

Podel atlantickeho nobile21 oclraZely se v oslavach vanoc narodni puvod riaboknstvi kolonistri — od Svedil v New Jersey, Quaker" v Pennsylvanii, katolikU v Mar y land" a2 po anglikfiny y e Virginii a dale na jih. V nekterYch j1,7,,nich statech byly vanoce slavene — ohnostrojem: ba nekde jeSte i jsou tento zvyk byl zaveden do Louisiany francouzskYmi osadniky a na Florida Italy a Spanely.

V kolonialni Virginii protahovalo se slaveni vanoc na dvanact d_nfi. Po IlekolikatYdenni priprave pokrmit a pe-

Vesele vanoce gt'astnS', noYS, rok!

VYklady obehodil ve mestech a rozhlas z radia a televise, oznamujici vanoeni darky nam pfipominaji, Ic jeden rok °net pkeletel nad nasimi hlavami.

Jsrne opet v predvanani sezone, kclYZ kaZdoroene vymenujeme si vanoem a novorani blahoprani. V duchu Opra,vdoveho bratrstvi take redaktor a jeho spolupracovnici preji vSem bratrim a sestram SPJST Jednoty At'astne proNti svCiAkri a mnoho zdravi a spokojenosti v priStim race 1972.

Ve sticedu 21. proslnee 1971

Oddil dopisovatelii Schulze Dramatiekeho Krouiku Hlahol fadu Oslo 88 Krot2ek Hlahol svolava sehtizi na pondeli 3. ledna 1972 v 7:30 veeer. Jestli mate zajem o divadld, tall° by nas kdyby iste • se zireastnili ukazall vas" zajem o zachovani ptisobeni Dramaticlath° kronZku. Tato schtize jest nak vYroeini v ktere jsou voleni ifrednici na priSti rok 1972. Mateli zajem, projevte jej svou pritomnosti. ' Po schtizi vkly mame volnou zabavu se zakuskami, ktere 61011 vkly prinesou. Tedy na shleclanou 3. ledna a to jest v pondeli v 7: 30 veeer.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem Frances Olexova VESELE VANOCE

Pad Velehrad eislo 19, Moulton, Tex. Cteni etenari, Tak v torn naSem slavnem Velehracle 112 take mame vSe odbyto: Radovi firednici zustali VSichni stari i nakho pokladnika, kterY je na miste sveho zemreleho otce. Predseda Edmund LichnovskY, mistopredsedkyne — Lillian Kristinikova, tajemnik — Ferda Mieulka, freetni Alfonz Kristinik a pokladnik — Elvin Jurena a tak to dal potahnem dokud se da. Za vyslance do sjezdu mame Alfonze Kristinika a noloradnik je Edmund LichnOvsky. Tak to je pro dnekk vkcko; u4 toho radej necham nebo mom v prstech nejakeho nerada a per° nemohu ani ovlacinout.

To bratr redaktor zakleje: mordije ten Ferda ma krasopis, ale marno, kdyz to nejde, tak nejde nechame to na leto.

WA Ferda Mieulka (Nu, a vidite eie to Ho — Mnoho zdravi — red.)

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kid Penelope eislo 167 Mile sestry a bratil Veera.v nedeli 12. proSinee jsme odbYvali nail 17:N./rani sehnzi. My mivame schnze vhlyck y nryni nedeli kakle tri mesice, ale Icri.v2' tady lilo jak z konve to prvni nedeli, tak jsme Echfizi odloHI na druhou necieli. Tedv schfize se odl'rvala o 2 bodinach v Community Building a bolo na.s tarn do g Mena k voleni firednikfi a k vylarThi delegata do sjezdu v Ironstone. Sto byli zycleni aklamaene br, Charlie Bartosh za nredsedu, br. BohirS" Prikryl za mist() predsedu, sestra Marie Bartosh taiemnici, be, Charlie Fabian, za pokladnika a neetnika. Soustrastny vY-

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20 bor br. Ernest Barton, sera Frances Prikryl a br. Chas. Bartosh Do konvence za delegata jsme si zvolili br. Daniela Janka; nema mot Zadne prate ani zavazkti je sarn, tak mu to bude lehko odjet a za nahradnici sestru Frances Prikryl. Jsme vSeci radi, 'Se jsme sehnali delegata neb my CO jsrne jezdivali, u2 jsme na, to staki a vet'Sinou nemocni.

Ztratili jsme spolusestru Frances Jankovou, ktera 29. listopadu se the odebrain tam do veenosti, odkud neni navratu. Pohreb se odbYval ye West kostele Lesko-Mora yskYch Brati'i a pak byla pochovand na Tobolo yem hrbitova u Penelope, vedle sveho mai:126,1a Victora, za sluSeb Rev. Henry Besedy. Zemrela zanechava dceru Pauline Barth v Corpus Christi a syna Daniela, Janka 5 vnotteat a etyri pravnouda ta; 2 bratry v Port Lavaco a jednoho v Schulenburgu. Necht' vSeci prijmou od nakho radu srdeenou soustrast. Ve schitzi jsme vzdali posmrtni vzpominku zemrele povstanim.

Dostala jsem nekolik clopisti ad 1110jich krajanek z Taylor, prod jsem noprijela na to divadlo eeske "Muziky, Muziky" o ani nevite jak bych rada jela, melt, jsem to u2 vyjednano s redaktorem D. Sefeikem, ze se s nima svezu, ale pak jsem se zas necitila clobre, tak jsem mu zaveas dala vedet, Se me neni mo2no. Ach j ak jsem na Vds vkcky yznominala a v raySlenkach jsem byla s vami ze velmi na tom divadle.

VtSTNIK Jak byla nak snacha Leona Bar tosh operovana pied minulYm tYdnem, talc s ni, leZela v jedne svetnici pi. Helen Freeman jak jsme zacali mlavit des ky tak se ozvala, ja, jsem take eaSka. Tak jsem k jeji posteli a ona pavida ja jsem z Taylor a byla jsem Louis LioucluYhe deera. Povidam ji, v2clyt' my jsme krajane pochazime s jedne vesnice a jeji otec Louis BoudnY byl velkY spolkovy pracovnik v Taylor u radu.

V patek veder jsem se syhern mluvi-• la a ptala jsem se na ni. Rikal Se Mrs. Freeman bude mit teSkou operaci na hiavu je colada jen 31 rok start, a jestli se nemYliiii ma dve deft Je me Tito kaZcle trpici osoby. Prejem tez brzk.e a Upine uzdraveni pi. Freemanove p. Kutnimu ktery teS lezi v Hillcrest Hespitali. Skoda Ce jsme to nevecleli chive.

VESELE VANOCE Krouick CeskYch 2en v Dallasu Timto bych chtela podekovati Hla y -niuradoveSPJTmplzaoskytovani mist y ve Vestniku pro spolkove zpravy a kid jim, jak veilee si jejieh lasKavo,sti vaSime. Ted redaktoro p. Sefeikovi a jeho personalu za uverejnovani techto zprav jsme velmi vdedny. Vkm naSim prateltim a priznivctim dekujeme za zajem a podporu, a dary poskytnute bdhem letoSniho roku, nebot' bez vaSi podpory nemohly bychom byly vytrvati ji2 skoro 37 let. JeSte ku konci 'preji kaZdemu vsude St'astne a vesele Vanoce a nanoho zdravi v Novem roce 1972. Mejte se dobre!

KrouSek CeskYch Zen v Dallasu AneSka Hoodkova, predsedkyne

Diky p. Stak v Corpus za ty zpravv, neb tarn mime deti a hodoe, pratel, tak ty vase zpravy nas saranaji.

Velice nas sarmoutilo ze nas pi-itel VESELE VANOCE p. Karel Hclasek, zas musel do nenaocDallas, Texas, 11. pros. 1971 nice, doll-fame, ze se zas citi lep sJ a Milt' bratte y e svdtky zas budete donna mezi svoa rodinou. L7e musim ukoneit, nob main Posildm predplatne pro moji starou hodne psani a eas utika, an se nen'', dobrou pkitelkyni, ktera bydii v Chicadame a • u2 budou ty radostne svatky go a neni elenkou SPjST. BYvala v tady.

Dallas pied davnYmi easy a chodila k Tak vSem preji Radostne a Polelmatak jako mnoho jinYch deveat co ne Svatky a S' t'astnY a itspeSny NovY prat )valy v Dallas. Ale ja nemam dnes dos na pkedstavovani. Tak tedy abyste rok.

VSem nemocnYm preji brzke a Upbad etenari mojich d.opisu vedell 2e jeRe uzdraveni a necht' mir a spokojenost ji, Psavala jsem dopise do Vestniku, zavlacine na celem svete.

BosPodare o nraei Sokolske, radove, cliVali). D. reS pranirn vSeho clobra vadelni a Mayne o mlacleM ktere jsem venovala mnoho dasu a nelituji toho daktore jsem Marie Bartosh, proto C do mojich pozdnich let nine tajemnice radi 167 ziAstala jejich ldska, mnozi ji2 jsou (Diky sestro Bartokva — red). tinci a maminky, ha, i dedeeci a babidP. S. Te2 posilame na uct'eni pamdt- ky ale tou mama Valeikovu mail. stale ky ze.mrele sestry Jankove 5 dol. Da radi, a ja zas bych si ptala aby se ty Rest Home v Taylor. stare easy vratily, ale oZ si muslin jen

Ve streclu 21. prosince 1971 saspivat; "Zahudely bury, zahudely lesy, kam jste se podely moje mlade easy?" Ale, ne, nemam v irmyslu psat tak jak to bYvalo mojim zvykem — dlouhe dopise. My zde v Dallas jsme tak St'astni Se mime v Ancttce Houdkove, velmi dobrou nahradu za, me a i jine: co z Dallas psavaly.

Kdy2 Houdkovi bydleli sveho tasu v Corpus Christi deli rodiria, nevim, zdali AneSka tenkrat znala, ale. posiala 3 kousky rudni price hadkovand na adresu (ja nevim, jak se to rekne desky?) Velice pekna prace,:a prekva,pent pro nine. Pritom napsala 2c me to posit, so, ty moje dopise co piSuflo Vestniku a Hospoddre a 2e je %1/ rodine radi dtou ted' se karta obratila a.

AneSka pile a ma, Urady v Zenskein krou2ku. Za to ja jsem pro ni rozeslala 30. tech obrazku. z Ane2ky v kroji s jejimi panenkami. 10 jich 'Slo do CS a 20 zde ye statech a tak Anaku lepe znaji po svete a vSem se libi a oceriuji jeji velkou ,praci co dela a ja ji z radostj, pomaham die mo2Masti. Zase jsem se zatoulala ale 112 bedim dokondit.

Prod vlastne jsem chtela psat?

Will se sva,tky Vanoeni. Za myth cletskYch let to byl pro nas dal das radosti a veselosti a eas posvatnY. Zpivaly jsme v kostele Slava Bohu a pokoj lidem na semi. V dne'Sni dobe to kouzlo Vanoc je setrene a 1,12 neni pokoje a miru v dneSnirn svete jen same vraZdy a nasilnictvi vkho druhu. Dnes panuje kdo z koho. Nam starYm kteri jeden za druhYm odchasime uz je to lhostejne, ale nak deli ;Jere o2 jsou dnes dedeeky a babidky maji odrostle cieti ktere iji v neklidiae (lobe a tech je nine lito. A ted' priChazim k tornu co jednou u.2 jsem mela( clavno napsat, ale ja, uz lepSi nebudu, tak melte se mnou strpeni — ja zase odle2im to svoje per° a budu sledovat druhYch pismakit dopise a budu sedet na to moji vymenkarske lavici a br. redaktor si oddechne spokojene.

Prisla jsem yam rict iae nebudu letos posilat vanoeni prdni, je to Pro tone starou babku obtiZne zvlaSt' kcly2, jak vite, main nesnaze se zrakem.

Main vas vkchny rada a laska ma trva, pro vkchny moje pkatele az za hrob a ja vim '2e vy mne mate take radi a tak si uktkime posilani vannenich prani. Neposilejte a slibme si ze se budeme mit radi a to nam stadi.

Ja na misto tech nkani si uSetrim psani a raciSi posilam pkedplatne na Vestnik mild pritelkyni ktera rada ete dopi-

Ve sttedu 21. prosince 1971

VtSTNIK

Se Aneeky a vi co my u nas v Dallas (Warne a i vgude jinde.

Vgem etenatem pteji Paehnane svatky vanoeni a nejhlavnel gi zdravi, Baena Valeikova

roce 1972 a te gime se 2e Wan bude ptiznivY. Vesele svatky Vanoeni a mnoho zdravi v novem roce vgem etoucim pfeje ReZena Zazvorkova

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VESELE VANOCE

Za gici krouiek ien v Ennis I ptesto ‘Ze bylo tak °Alive dative pooasi, piece se nam to na ge Posvicenska, schtize spojena, s Vanoani veselici pane vydatila. Ptitomno bylo 24 elenek a jedna navgtevnice pi. Doris Foit.

Nekolik nas sester pflstrojilo valtoeni stromeeek po staroaesku vlaskYini oreehy zabalene ye sttibrnem papirku, domes upeeene kukesy a cukrovi, a pod nej nakupily darky ureene pro vymenu.

Pied obedem nas sestra Kopeekova, pohostila vinem, abychom mely tu sva.teeni naladu. Obed byl chutny a v geho dosti. Toho dobreho peeiva, vanoeky, Strudl, dortil, bylo piny stul, tak Ze se kaedy najedl do sytosti. Po obede sestra ptedsedkyno ptivitala v gechp y ptitomne a phila vesele svatky. Pak zadala schtize.

Byl uclelen dar Sokolu $100.00 koupen od krou2ku darek na gemu domovnikovi a podan darek naSi sestte ptedsedkyni, za coe srdeene podekovala, zaroveri kade sestte ptitomne dales darek miseeku napinenou cukrovim.

KdyZ tech miseeek musela napinit 43 tak ji to dalo hodne place. .Matenko pane ti dekujem. Sestra Tupy hlasila Ze ma zhotovena peroutka, tak Si hned sestry ktere pottebovaly odkoupily a jegte ma na ruce kdyby nektera pottebovala tak se prihlaste. Mockiat dekujern pi. Gene Pechal za nastta-• dane husi pert. Mely jsme progitou deku krouZku kterou jsme si zperelily, a ziskala ji sestra Hanakova. Mela radost Ze byla tak gt'astna tak ptidala jegte 5.00. Deka ptinesla, $21.50.

Pak byly rozdavane darky dle vytaeanYch eisel. Sestry Georgia Rose Morails a Mary NovY ptispely penelitYm darkem. Nekolik sester si zaplatily elenske poplatky na rok, tak nam zase ptibyl peknY obnos do kasy. Narozeniny v prosinci maji sestry Georgia Hejny, Bettie Houdek, Bettie Maru gak, Lucy H.anak, Vojte gka Janieek, Emma Dvotak, a Victoria NovY. Zaspivaly jsme jim happy Birthday, a pfaly v ge dobre.

Sestra Mary Kopeeek odjiedi na svatky do Kalifornia na.v gtivit rodinu sireho syna a na, yrati se a po novem ro06. .

NaSe ptigti schilze bude uz v novem

21 doopravdy z ko •enft vytrhl, jeden dobrotivy tovaryg a batuSka tak nam starYm kozakem po goupnuti o 10,000 mil dal neptijde za Cake. Jinak to ale bylo s nag imi detmi. Pro ne San Juan byl domov. Ztravily tam nejdel gi neptetrpobyt v jednom mate a state — 6 let. Nejen, Ze se naueily gpanelsky mluvit od rozenYch San Juaneros k neiozpoznani, ale zamilovaly si Puerto Rico s chladnymi potoky spechajicimi pies balvany a vodopady z ptikrYch hor pokrytYch tropickYmi hustYrni lesy, s milemi plazi a piskem rozzhavenym a kti g t'alovou vodOu.'Puerto Rico Sc stab jejich kouzelnYm ostrovem pinYm zazraku dospivani. My Ivgichni jsme se naueili dieet tu kytic ke ktere jsem Nvot v Puerto Ricu ptirovnal v nagein prvnim dopise, tak, aby ty nezbytne tiny co nejmene pichaly. Byli tam vgichni St'astni, poznali jsme hodne jinYch KaribskYch ()strove a nagli ptatele nejen na Portoriku, ale po celem Karibskem moil —ale co naplat — rozloudeni muselo pkijit. To jsme vZdy vedeli a 'as kd easu jsme spekulovali, karn nas vitr zaveje ptiSte. Ze to bude Manila, nas nenapadlo.

Dallas, Texas Mil? bratte S'efeiku, Vera jsem dostala od bra. M. Halouzky velmi zajimavY dopis, kde byli Halouzkovi pteloleni z Porto Rica. VSak v elopisu je vse vypsano. KdyZ bydleli v Dallas, stall se 'deny Sokol 21.2ka a vim, Ze nada z nich je elenem tadu Jaro eislo 130. P. Halouzka pracuje jako pravnik u jedne velke poji gt'ujici spolednesti a proto je jeho povinnost byt s celou rodinou (maji 4 cleti) aleny kde pracuji; stall se eleny Sokol ZiZka a pi.

Irena je dosud elenkou na geho Zenskeho krouZku. Deti cvieily a byly mezi mojima zpevaky kdye jsem v roce 1904 zaloaila detsky pevecky kroueek.

Meth, jsem tech deti 20 od staii 4 let do 10 — 12 let, ale to je jina kapitola a snad vam to pozdeji vypi gu; je zajimava, ale ted' nemam 'as.

Paadala jsem Irenku aby /tam napsala dopis do Vestniku, ktery ja, posilam, a oni ho radi etou nejvice pro ty zpravy z Dallas o Krou2ku Zen ktere Ja jsem tady mesic a Irena s ttemi Anaka Houdkova, tak dobre popige. detrni tYden. Jana zustala v Los AnTak ted' bude posilan Vestnik as do geles studovat na universite. Co Vam velmi vzdalene zeme Phillipines. Ftika milZeme povedet pa tak kratkem pose ee tech ' vgude bratty ma a je to sku- bytu v nagem novem domove — o zemi teene pravda. Tak na gi mill Halouzko- s 40 miliony obyvatel Zijicich na 7,000 vi; budeme my etenati radi lly2 de. ostrovech? Zatim jsme videli to b.eeVestniku neco na pigete! Meli jsme Vas Bydlime v modernim hotelu, zatim mezi nami radi a na dobre lidi si ka- co nam vymalovavaji dem s 10 mistdy s laskou vzpominal Ptejeme Vain, nostmi uprostted tropicke zahrady s cele rodine, zdravi a espech v novem plovacim bazenem. Par bloke od nas pesobigti a nechte o sobe sly get! Posi- rname Manila Polo Club, kterY musel lam pozdrav a vzpominku, Vage bit zaloeen, kdye anglicke lod'stvo Valeikoya vladlo svetovym maim a nad BritskYm Maligayang Pasko At Manigong Imperiem slunce nezapadalo. Nemohu Bacong Taon! ted' varn je gte tic' jestli na ge omladiUhadli jste co znamena na ge oslove- na se nauei kone tak ovladat, aby ni? Jiste ano — vZdyt' je to tak jedno- hla na Zylagt.' trenovanYch gemicich s duche! Co by to mohlo byt jinehe nee, dlouhou P alkou v ruce soutCHt v pra"Vesele Vanoce a gt'astny novy rok" v videlnYch polo utkanich o Wain tagalogu. KaedY ov gem vi, Ze tagalog vikendu, vim jenom ze 112 haranti koje jeden z osmi hlavnich jazykti a 74 ne prohaneli. Mimo asi sta klisen a dialektti aivanYch na Filipinach a tam ore, klub nabizi tennis, jai alai, kaelse prave usadili na par let va gi tulach ky, pelotu, basketball, baseball a plaJak jsme se ocitli tak najednou v Ma- vecke zavody. Kancelat je v osimpenile prakticky pelkrat kolem sveta schod'ove budove v nove etvrti se od Svateho Jana pod Palmami a na- kYmi ulicemi vroubenYmi stromy. Ligich milovanYch plazi omYvanYch Ka- de jsou usmevavi, zdvotili a mill a 1.45 ribskYm modem. Kdj,/ se nekdo dosta- spolupracovnike rune tleskalo, kdye ne do zahranieniho oddaleni filmy, s jsem se snail ohYbat svej start' jazyk kterou jsem ue 19 let, tak se musi pH- k par vetam pozdraveni v tagalogu. pravit na to, Ze bude obeas vytilen z Nag dvorni cestovatel Jirka s duSi kotenti. Jeliko2 nas uz plod 23mi lety clobrodruZnou, jak se na 15tileteho ju-

VESTNtK naka slusi, uz planuje vikendove testy k aktivni sopce uprostred jezera, na astra y Coiregidor, kde general mcArthur po prve pronesl svoje "Ja se vratim" v dobe sve zdanlive poraZky, k PagsanjanskYm vodopadilm, aby mohl padlovat petejemi nebo zase s potaPeeskou maskou na tvati a ploutvemi na nohou porovnat krasy tichomotskYch korialovych Utesu s karibskymi, ochladit se v horskem letovisku v Baguiu, vylezt na nejdokonalejS1 sopeenou horskou homoli pies 2,000 metro vysoky Mt. Mayon, rozejet se aspon na ty vetSi ostrovy a zvlaSte na Maury obYvane Mindanao a moZna i vystopovat mistni symbol sily a svobody ciivokeho bisona v tezko dostupnych lesich hornateho ostrova Mindoro.

To co jsme zatim iekli, asi nesouhlasi s vaSi predstavou o Ani trochu jsme si vSak nezapraSili. Je pravda, Ze Filipinci neumen dobte hospodarit s naroclni svobodu vracenou jim SpojenYmi staty pied 25 lety. Kras, ne etvrti a moderni tovarny Lady jsou, ale mizerii a bidu daleko Clo y& chodit hledat nemusi. Nemame v dmyslu od to druhe tvate Filipin se odvracet, chceme poznat celou a — nezkraSlenou skuteenost a nomoci, kde mnZeme. soueasti meho noveho rajonu jsou take Mikroneske Ostrovy rortrouSene jako male skvrnky v modti Ticheho oceanu na Wok malem tak velike jako Spojene staty. Zatim jsem navStivil jen 2 nejdulelitejSi a vracel se pies Hongkong. Na asijske pevnine jsem stal do Rude tiny se dival. Poslali nas tentokrate daleko — dalekansko. Pies v§echny ty toulky jsme se nezmenili — krome par Sedin a vrasek — a tak z tech dalek yam posilaji nejsrdeenej. vanoeni ptani vaSi staff a uptimni ptatele Irena a deti Dekujeme za, dopis a obrazek vEsELf', VANOCE

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI elenove tadu Velehrad eislo 19 si ofejou vyslovit od srdce uptimnou soustrast rodine bratra JEROME JURENA, kterY, po krat'Si nemoci zemtel. Bratr Jerome Jutena branil se tomu; hledal porhoci i nejlepgich lekatti v Houstone,

Ve sttedu 21. prosince 1971

ale vS"e marne, musel zemtit. Smrti se Jarni schfize sedrneho (VII.) okrsku elovek vkly neubrani; a ua nejaky eas se bude konat 30. clubna, 1972 u tadu bylo na nem pozorovat chorobu, ale Oslo 117, Robstown, Texas. (Ses. Helen zdalo se ae se z toho vyktesa, ale mar- Pavelkova, taj. taciu aislo 117).

VESELE VANOCE ne doufani! JeSte v tijnove schnzi nam ae na rok bude zase poSTIZNOSTI NA PO g TU JSOU kladnikem; tak mel velkou dtiveru ae OPRAVNENE tou nemoc ptemil2e, ale vSe marne, Spojene staty jsou ji2 clavno znapostupovala rychlejSim tempera aZ ho me UZasnou rychlosti Zivotniho ternzdolala. Bratr Jurena byl po mnohu pa, na ktere si nekteti lide teZko zvykaroku pokladnikem naSeho tadu a to ji. Zatim co toto se stava stale rypokladnikem vernYm a poctivYrn, pa- chlejhm, u nekterych na gich pogt se matliva hesla: "S poctivosti nejdal zrejme zpomaluje, ae byl slibovan pradojder Blade nam chybet a my budem vY opak. zase dlouho jiste na nej vzpominat. APied neclavnym zvYSenim pogtovnich le na Stesti mame za neho nahradu a sazeb byla vetejnost ujiWovana, ae pog site zas Jutena. Zernteleho bratra Ju-tovnisluZbadepotmnherykeny nejstar gi syn Elvin nastoupil mi- chlej gi, cos se ale nestalo. resvecleisto po zemtelem otci; chlapik kuraZnY, me se o torn snadno pouhYni'pohledem ktery se do toho hned zapracoval, jako na pogtovni schranky, jak jsou nyni kdyby se poetatem narodil cciZ' dokazal vybirany, naposledy ji Z s brzo odpoledph naSi vYroeni schtzi. Bratr Jerome ne a jen pied budovami postovnich Jutena, vzornYm elenem na geho tadu, tadd o nee° pozdeji. Naprosto neuspoclobry Utednik, kterY za to dlouha leta kojive je take je j ich vybirani v sobomalo tech schazi vynechal. Proto je tu a nedeli.

Dam velice lito jeho odchodu.

Opravnene jsou take eetne stiMlosti Jeho odchodu Zell jeho zarmoucena na dorueovani novin z jinYch 'nest, na manZelka Stazie a tti synove, Elvin, Ptiklad Chicaga, ktere ne prilis vzciana§ novy pokladnik, druhy Eugene, lene. KdyF jsem v race 1950 ptljel do kterY bydli v Houstone a nejmladSi SpojenYch statu (Miami, Fla), byla Jerome, ml. se svoji rodinou bydli v tam poSta do( ueovana je gre dvakrat San Antonio. Pozustale rodine Juteno- denne a tak tomu bylo tehdy patrne i y e mad ztratou sveho manZela, otce a jinde. cledeeka my, Clenove tadu Velehrad els.

Obeas se v novinach objevujii obraz19 vyslovujem flak hluboce citenou ky nejmodernej gich zatizeni na tkidesoustrast. ni pogty, jejicha freelem je, aby se doBratr Jukena byl pohtben na 'nestskem htbitove mesta Schulenburg za stala do rukou adresatt co nejdfive, avgak to se zfejme nedaii. Doufejme, velke freasti lidu. Rozluenou fee proL''.to nova organisace zjedna namluvil br. ptedseda Hlavni fdadovny p2eravtu Morris.

Bratte Jerome Juteno odpoeivej v Mame-li nejdraMi pog tovni slunu na pokoji, dlouho bude v nagi pameti. svete, pak by take mela laSr t nejlepgi a Ferd Mieulka nejrychlej gi. Hdy2 jsme dokazali dostat se na, mesie, nemelo by nam dinit -SPJSTzvlag tni potiFe zjistit, kde to vazne a podle toho jednat.

J. Reban Oznameni (Zaslal br. K. .Biener) VESELE VANOCE JARNi SCHUZE OKRSKU PROFESOR SlatIVANEK Z TEXASU. Jarni schnze druheho (II.) okrsku se Jeho nejbliZgi ptatele mu anglicky bude konat 16. dubna, 1972 u tadu 'Oslo kikaji Prof.

Joe, neboli pkelcdeno do 24 Cyclone, Texas. (Br. Frank Klinkovnioravgtiny — Profa Jo2a, a do nagi sky okrsek II.) kralovske ee gtiny Profa Pepa. o Je z dynastie texasicch Sktivankfl, Oznameni tadil Jarni schuze tfetiho (III) okrsku se z nichk• nerozlueni a na chlup stejne vypadajici "dvojenci" (to znamena v bude konat 26. btezna, 1972 u facia Cistexaske moravgtine dvojeata) a dvojnilo 25 v Ennis, Texas ci Josef a Jan zasvetili svilj divot ees(Br. Albert Banik. tai. III. okrsk:i) kemu jazyku. Oba ho ptedna geji bu• • Jarni schilze etvrteho (IV.) okrsku doucim ueitelum a ostatnim zajemse bude konat 23. dubna ye VFW sini v cum Texas A&M University v ColSeymour, Texas, lege Station. Jedink pocistatr4 rozdil

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Ve stfedu 21. prosince 1971 - mezi oberna eeStinatskYmi dvojeaty spodiva v torn, ze asi o etvrt hodiny mladgi Jan starou vlast piedku nejen navgtivil, ale dokonce u nas studoval a pfivez1 si doktorat filosofie z Karlovy university, zatimco "star gimu" Josefovi s nokestilo zavitat do Ceskoslo. venska a2 v dokonale vyzralem mu2nem veku (je mu pies 50).

KahlY, kdo sly gel prof. Josefa vanka mluvit, proste nepfipou gtel, 2e by tento stfibrovlasY pan nekdy opustil Uzemi nag '. mile °Veiny. A zatim k nam letos pfijel poprve ye svem 2ivote a pfesne 116 let pote, co prostateeek a prastafenka (necht' vgichni ni Cechove z kralovstvi odpusti ten tharkrabsky moravismus!) texaskYch Ski-ix/Ann nav2dy zamavali na rozloueenou rodnemu Vala gsku. Dedeeek a tatinek Sktivankil se v Texasu narodil a nikdy se k nam nepodivali, pfesto2e po torn po cely 2ivot ze srdce tou2ili.

Toto vSechno mi znovu problesklo hlavou, 1°42 jsem jednoho krasneho eervnoveho podvedera vital pana profesora uprostfed texaske expedice na pralskem Hiavnim nadraei.

Mel jsem tu eesl, a poteSeni bYt po boku prof. Sktivanka po cele dva mesice jeho prvniho pobytu u nas. Mel jsem co delat, abych staoil tempu, s jakYm se dal do poznavani vytou2ene stare vlasti. Sna2i1 jsem se v2ivat do jeho pocitri pii Dvofakove Jakobinu v Narodnim divadle, pH promoci v Karolinu, Husove ()slave na Kalichu u 2elezneho Brodu, pfi nal/Steve bratrske tiskarny v Kraslicich, u sv. clava ye Stare Boleslavi, Kmochove festivalu dechovYch hudeb v Koline, pii Mozartove Korunovaeni msi u sv.

Jakuba, v Hrdliekove muzeu eloveka, v 6 veder u Kalicha, na Manske Mehrav Lidicich, na celopra2skem miImo pra2skem srazu dvojeat v Parka Julia Fueika, v Ustavu pro jazyk 6eskY CSAV, v 6eskoslovenskem Ustavu zahronienim a vithec na vSech tech mistech, ktera dohromady davaji pfepestrou mozaiku, jig se fika nage vlast.

Pfesto2e k nam profesor Skfivanek pkijel ptedevgim vedecky pracovat na poli nak matef gtiny, staeil toho navStivit a spatflt tolik, 2e je to pros* k neuveteni!

A zepta-li se mne nekdo, jaky byl jeho nej vetSi zaktek, nemusim se ani chvili rozmYSIet. Vim to zcela pfesne.

Bylo to tehdy, kdy2 jsem mu na filosoficke fakulte Karlovy university pfedstavil mlady marAelsky par, v nem2 ona byla ze Siamu a on z Rakou-

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VESTNIIC ska. Jejich spOlednYm dorozumivachn jazykem. byla &Ulna. Pan profesor byl doslova v JitikoYe videni a jegte vice slygeni.

Te destiny se pan profesor nemohl u nas dosyta napakouchat, ani namluvit.

Potad ji nemel jaksi dost a tace nesl, 2e je u nas v fete tolik cizincu, hlavne ze zapadu, ktefi neumeji &sky ani sir:1\1k°.

Daisi vec, ktera pana profesora dosti mrzela, byla hudba. Prijel si k nam. poSlechnout tu nagi hudbu narodni a lidoVon muziku a zjistil s piekvapenim, 2e prave tyto melodie ani zdaleka neyypinuji vegkerY hudebni program nagich radiostanic od rana do veeera.

Dost tace se smiioval s tim, 2e i nage mlade2 holduje hudbe ponekud odli g -ne.

Jako spravny Texasan eeskeho du nezanechal profesor Sktivanek ani pri vysokoSoklske kantofine sedlaeiny, kterou rna ye sve valagske krvi. Proto jedna z jeho prvnich navgtev vedla po ministerstva Skolstvi take na ministerstvo zernedelstvi. Tam se na oddeleni 2ivoeigne vyroby s pochopitelnou PS r yYmi 400 kusy-choumlpochubits dobytka, ktere yypinuji jeho veSkerY volnY eas.

Pti tak nabitem programu, joky pan profesor u nas mel, leti eas jako voda.

Ne2 jsme se naddli, doprovazeli jsme ho na vlak do Pafi2e, odkud letel do Houstonu. Pfi loueeni s nim jsem si uvedomil jednu zvlagtni Yee: profesor Sktivanek za cele ty dva rnesice nejen ze nikdy nebyl ani tro g ku unaven, ale dokonce aZ do posledniho okain21ku setrval y e stejne slavnostni nalade, s ni2 poprve y e svem 2ivote vstupoval na' posvatnou pi:Wu stare vlasti svYch pfedkii. Snad ani nemusim Mipominat, ze svatosvate slibil Mijet pfiSti rok s celou svou rodinou, kterou jf2 za, sveim pobytu zde pathene navnadil krasnYmi barevnymi pohlednicemi, jich2 do Texasu naposilal nekolik kilogramu.

Dr. Vaclav Huriaeek VESELE VANOCE

OSTROV STARIZCH MLADENCU Irsko je doslova ostrovem svobodnYch mrdir nebo starych mladencii.

Tento ptivlastek mu u2 asi zustane.

Statistika prozrazuje, 2e na jeden tisic obyvatel pfipada, jenom 5 shatkir roene. Bylo take vypoeitano, 2e tfi etvrtiny mu2111 ve veku od 25 do 45 let jsou svobodni. Prilme •ny vek tech velmi malo Ira, kteti se rozhodnou pro mantelstvi, je neco vice net 28 rokti u 'Zen a 33 rokil u marl.

Kdybychom se chteli pfesveddit, Irsko skuteene je zemi starych mladenc°, nemuseli bychom prostudovat statisticke pfirueky a prolistovat matriky. Staailo by se podivat na ulici milionoveho Dublinu, aneb tfeba .do kostela nejake irske vesnieky, abychom videli, ae mezi muil a 2enami je jegte dnes jakasi hradba. Na jedne strane skupina deveat, na druhe strane skupina midi:tenet. Tak to jde od samotneho detstvi od Skolnich let. Proe by mel 2ivit dceru cizich lidi, pta se sam sebe trebas p. Paddy, typicky Ir. Proe?

Kdy2 je tu stale je gte dost bidy a tetkosti, nae je tfeba, je jeStellromadit.

Krome toho na sfiatky vVi(Y vliv i dediene pra y() v dome irskeho rolnika nejstargi syn dedi vg echen majetek. Ti ostatni mohou vybrat: bud' si najit praci v Irsku, nebo emigrovat. najit si praci doma, je dosti te2ke. Proto vetgina se rozhodne pro emigraci.

Neemigruji jenom muk. Doma nezirstava,ji ani deveata. Nektere si najdou praci ye vlasti a to ostatni si koupi listek na lod' a potom posilaji dopisy z Manchestru, Liverpoolu aneb0 LondYna, aby nakonec Mika donth zprava, ze se vdaly. A tak Irsko zilstava ostrovem starych mladencii.

(Zaslal br. K. icner) VESELE VANOCE

ZACIIsTA TO JAHODAMI . . . .

Sttedoeeska, Fruta v Hornich Poeernicich 2ije ye znameni nove sezony. Co chvili pkijedou girokYmi vraty narodniho podniku voizy na,lo2ene jahodami, po zavocle se rozplyne znama sladka viine leta a ted' to zaene. Odlupovat stopky, odistna lazen, tfideni, lednieka k prochlazeni ovoce do druheho due, ale pak 112 se zalarmuji v gechny shy a venuji se vYrobe kompott. Jahody musi bYt do dvou dnu zpracovany. Ka2,da zalsilka okarn2ite ziska pozornost vgech pracovnikii, aby nic nepfi glo nazmar.

Po jahodach u2 to jde jedno za druhYm. Tak, jak pracuje slunce a ruce eesaett, sklizeri merunek, tte gni, broskvii, a2 do Svestek.

Ale ani potom tady neslo2i ruce v Ptichazi zelenina. Okurky, mrkev, celer, zeli. A kdy2 stoji sklenice zeleniny a ovoce uz v expedici pfipraveny pro rozvoz, a pole a sady u2 nemaji co vydat ani tehdy si v Poeernicich neodpoeinou.

Na fadu pfichazeji konzervy. Masove, hotove pokrthy, pfipravene jen k ohfati. Zname hospodynkarn a hlavne rnu2im, kteti hrde prohlaSuji. "term nepotfebuji. Pradlo da yean do Pradlenky, na obed jdu do kantYny, k yeeeti si

ST1Iflt otevtu sviekovou na, smetane ze nice.. .

Ano. A prave tady vyrabeji ty mad'arske goldSie, leeo s klobasou, veptove s fazoli, segedinski, gulda a sviekovou na smetane.

Ptiznam se, le jsem vchdzela k odhaleni tajemstvi vYroby s divnymi pacity. S obavou, ze uZ nikdy nesahnu v obchocle po to podobne sklenici. . . . (boas take koupim konzervu s hotovym jidlem. Dva,cate stoleti j aksi vSechno dal/a do skla. Ke svemu ptekvapeni vSak mohu i prohlasit, ze neni tteba, se obdvat. Naopak prvottidni maso prochazi rukama odbornika — v zavode zamestnanYch keznika. Vykostene, ulolene den v lednici, pied PouZitim se pekne proSpikuje, nasoli, uvati do mekka, krdji na porce a vacn Na automaticke lince se vklada do pleclaovek nebo sklenic a zaleva„ zvlaSt' uzaviienou oniaekou. Tent() "Ikon bohu2e1 ruene. Fruta je na stroje jeSte dost chuda.

K vYrobe hotovYch jidel si SttedoCeska Fruta vychovava ye svem s vYuenim listem, ktery nese titu "konservatka".

VYrobna ovocnych pomazanek za jednu smenu odbavi 12 --- 13 tisic sklenieek marmelady s obrdzkem Prahy nebo Ceskeho hradu a to z rukou jedenacti 'Zen. Za lonsky rok vyrobili v Hornich PoCernicich pies milion lahvi zeli a uZ tady UZI take aspeSna, novinka — kysane zeli v saecich z uniele hmoty, obohacene jeSte o vitamin C. Usporu sil pro zavod znamend stroj na baleni sklenic do felii.

Novinkou se take maze nazvat specialni diem Brilliant, ureeny do peeiva.

PooZiva se k nemu specialniho dovaZeneho pektinu, ktery ma. to vlastnost, .Ze se diem pri peeeni nerorteka.

0 naSe kompotovane jahody, broskve a merunky ma zdjem hlavne Anglie, zatimco do Nemecka vyvailtime hlavne Avestky a ryngle.

NaSe sladkokysele okurky uZ" jsou vabec svetovou raritou, Zadanou na vaech svetovych starnach. Roma vybarna, znama poeernicka. Svestkova povidla.

Hornopceernickd, Fruta zamestnava ponejvice Zeny a jejich vekovY pram& pies padesat let. Mlade sily se teprve Skoli a ziskavaji naborem. rukou budoucnosti zavodu je kvalita prace, zdjem v zahraniel o naSe vYrobky a znaeka Briliant, kterd ma svetoye jmeno.

Dagmar tetinova

SVETOVA. PREMIERA BOHUSLAVA MARTINU po etyficeti letech koda, Ze skladatel Bohuslav Martinu se 'Leto chvile uz nedoZil. Vzpominali jsme na neho v hlediSti Ja.naekova divadla v Brne, ktere se s hrdosti a pietou vklycky hlasilo k jeho odkazu i Martinovo scenicke dilo take 1,va.delo v Zivot. Ze etrnacti skladateloYch clokoneenych oper jich pet slavilo prtvodni premieru v brnenske °peke, dalSi etyti v deskoslovenskem prvenstvi a tri Po rozhlasovem uvedeni. Je to bilance vie ne2 povzbudiva. A na Lento prukopnicky moment navazala i nedavna, scenicka udalost, kdyi se soubor Janakkovy opery podjal ukolu o2ivit po etyticeti letech umelcav odkaz, k jeho realizaci nenaiSlo citive Zadner divadlo dosti sil.

Opera Troji pfani aneb Vrtkavosti ivota byla Bohuslavem Martini' koncipovana v obdobi jeho "patiZskYch vStbojb.", kdy umelec splynul s proudem francouzskeho avantgardniho snaZeni a sam se pokoukl prorazit svYm talentern bariery, jeZ spoutavaly jisktiveha ducha sitemi neptedsta.vitelnYch konvenci. Snad bezdeene, snad neanavnYin experirnentovanim dokl Martina k ptesvedeeni, Ze nove operni umeni se mule zrodit ze symbiozy rianYch umeleckYch zanru od hudby a tance a'Z po film a dZez. Tento svuj zanier se skladatel pokusil realizovat v opeteElmo Troji ptani, kteregto dilo psal na namet a libreto velkeho francouzskeho dadaisty George Ribemonta Dessaignese, s jeho vSestrannym nadanim originalnim smY glenim mel cesky melee sveho easu nemalo spoleeneho.

Nove dilo Bohuslava Martina zilstala dlouho nepovSimnuto a nyni se dostalo jako posledni nerealizovana opera no. scenu. Inscenovat tuto naroenou praci s kouzlem a pdsobivosti nekdejMho skladatelova zameru nebylo veru snadne. Brnenske divadlo prizvalo ke scenicke spolupraci talentovaneho filmoveho reliser• Evalda Schorma, scenograf a Ladislava Vychodila, choreografa Lubo§e Ogouna a kostymerku Jarmilu Koneenou. Dirigent na dramaturgickem objevu dila, stal v tomto piipade ponekud v pozadi protole dilo ymezuj e orchestru i peveckYrn slo2karn zcela specificke postaveni, i kdy'Z' naroene. Svetova premiera Trojiho v Erne se stala mimoradnou leckou zalelitosti a Janaekova opera ji mute pripoeist a ke s yym vSrraznYm

ye St •edu 21. prosince 1971 spechtim.Nejen pro dilo samo, ale zejmena pro odvahu a praci, kterou mu venovalo.

Dr. Jiri Vitula VESELE VANOCE

VYSOKE OCENENi HAVIRSKE PRACE K °slave letoaniho Dne hornikft se seSli dne 7. zari v obvodnim kulturnim dome na Slovanskem ()strove v Praze hornici a pracovnici v energetice a plynarenstvi ze vS'ech krajd CSSR. Na ()slave hornicke prace, ktera, zejmena v letanirn ioce slavi nebyvale Uspechy se zneastnila take oficialni delegace v eele s Menem predsednictva a eetni hoste ze zahraniel.

0 vVsledcich zasluZne a obetai-e prace es. hornikti a o dalg im roVoji odvetvi promluvil ministr paliv a energetiky CSSR prof. ing. J. MatouAek. Po Projevu slavnostne vyhlasil nositele nejvy'SSich hornickYch yyznamenani, ktera se propUjeuji ke Dni hornikti nejlepZim dohan Ceskoslovenska.

Na rednickou tribunu vystoupil pote J. Kempny, ktery pronesl slavnostni projev ke Dni horniku.*Tlumoeil pozdrav, podekovani a blahoptani k dosaZenYm yYsledkum vgem pracovniktim v hornictvi, energetice, plynarenstvi a geologii od dr. G. Husaka a L. Svobody. Vysoce ocenil pracovni Usili a iniciativu horniku ye Vgech eeskoslovenskYch dolech, kteri yYznamnd zajiAt'uji plynuly chod celeho narodniho hospodarstvi 6SSR a kteri svou poctivou praci denne demonstruji sytij vztah k naZemu statu. Zdtraznil, 2e yyznamnym prvkem soueasneho obdobi je skutednost, de dosaZene Uspechy v eeskoslovenske ekonomice jsou vYsledkem vy§gi Urovne vyntivani nove techniky a technologie, organizace prace.

S pozdravnym projevem, v nemZ zduraznil rnezinarodni solidaritu hornika Vgech zemi a blahopral Cs. pracujicim k jejich velkemu svatku, vystoupil generalni tajemnik Mezinarodniho odboroveho sdruZeni zamestnancb v hornictvi A. Francini.

Oslavy letokilho Dne hornikil se konaly take ye yAech eeskYch a slovenskYch vYznamnYch centrech hornickych oblasti.

VESELE VANOCE

Ve atedu 21. prosince 1971 TI, KTEti.1 t1SrE gNE SPORTUJI Frye jsou doby, kdy epiekovY sport byl zalditosti jednotlivcri. Dneeni sportovni zapoleni nejlepeich je provazeno peel rriznYch vYznamnYch sportovnich organizaci, mnohdy i peei statni. Nebat' Uspechy kakleho jedince jsou ve svete spojovany s jeho ptisluenosti k narodu, statu.

Tento fakt, podmineny oveem i tim, ze neni v silach jedince zajistit si z vlastnich prosttedkii yeekere telovychovne zatizeni, vYstroj, yYzbroj, pedi trenert, lekatii a pod., tak jak je toho yeeho k dosaleni nejvya gich met tieba, zvyhodriuje °dem pozici velkYch zemi a state, zatimco menei, ktere mail podstatne uctei moZnost vYberu, musi vyvijet mnohem vice snahy a usili, chteji-li v konkurenci velkych obstat. To plati samortejme i o sportu 6SSR; ovgcm tim cennejei a vetei je kaZdY nspech, ktereho ptisluenici takzvaneho meneiho naroda dosahnou.

Pies velkou konkurenci, jaka dnes ye sportovnim svete je, dosahli prave v posledni dobe es. reprezentanti nejednoho vynikajiciho rispechii a dokazali tak, Ze stale dobe dovedou spojit nadani, pill i pomerne dobre podminky yyplYvajici ze statni podpory, k vYborne vYkonnosti. Je to dobie hlavne proto, ze prave za rok nastane °pet velke olympijske meteni sil. .

Na nedavnem lehkoatletickem mistrovstvi Evropy v Helsinkach stall es. aleti 4x na stupni vitezfr. Nadenieek ziskal bronzovou medaili za tteti mists na 110 m pfekagek, Moraveik byl druhy v zavode na 3 km pkek. a Es. sprinterska, etafeta a diskat Ludvik Danek stanuli na stupni nejvyeeim.

VelkY yYznam mel rispech pfedeveim pro Darika. Osm let ostteloval tento vynikajici diskat vzdalenost 60 metre.

Dlouho vevodil iebtiektim nejlepeich Evropanii, ba jako svetoYY rekordman i nejlepgich na svete. MuZ, kterY kdysi zapasil o Zivot (svezl se v mladi s kamaradem na motocyklu, havarovali a Ludvik Danek utrpel takova zraneni, ze lekati ptedpokladali do tie dna konec jeho 'iWota), byl 'demi pokladan za nejlepeiho. Aveak ani na olympijskYch hrach, ani na mistro ystvich Evropy nem& to Rest, aby to dokazal.

Na OH v Tokiu byl 2., o 4 roky pozdeji v Mexiku 3., a na ME A., 5. a 4. misto, to byly dosavadni vSrsledky technologa. Koneene tedy v HelSinkach! 0brovska, vole, dlouhST boj se Zivotem i sama se sebou ho ye 34 letech piece jen dovedly k cili!

V1STNIX Podstatne zlepeeni zaznamenava, v posledni dobe es. plavectvi. Na nedavnem mistrovstvi republiky ptekonali plavci 13 es. rekordri, na juniorskem mistrovstvi Evropy v Rotterdamu ziskala nejlepei es. motYlkatka Vera Faitlova sttibrnou medaili a naddle vevodi dem soutelim ve skoku z veite olympijske vitezka Milena Duchkova.

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MILENA DUCHKOVA Devatevatenactileta, studentka mediciny z Prahy obdivuhodne spojuje sve povinnosti studijni i zajmy sportovni.

Je prakticky zvana ke veem vYznamnS7m mezinarodnim soutelim, v prilbehu poslednich tti let sjela temot •celou Evropu. Kdysi vyznavaeka moderni gymnastiky je dnes velkou nadeji es. plaveckeho sportu na OH v Mnichove, i posledni sviij yYznamnY start promenila v. rispech, kdyZ vyhrala EvropskY pohar v LondYne. 0 radOst ptiznivcri Cs. sportu se zaslotaili take nekteti veslati a vodaci.

Tak na mistrovstvi Evropy ye veslovani ziskaly dye es. lode stfibrnou medaili. Jednu z nich tvotila posadka brat•i Svojanovskych, ktere u g etenati sveta take znaji a to zejmena v souvislosti s viterstvim na ME 1969 v Klagenfurtu. Oba Zenati (271ety Pavel je ui take otcem, o tti roky mladei 01dfich se Zenil prase nedavno zaeatkem zati), jsou spolu na vode i v praci, a to jako pokladaei podlasovSrch krytin: Jsou to chla.pci urostli — starei 192 cm a 102 kg, mladM 187 cm a 92 kg ale velmi dobrosrdeeni, pracoviti a pilni. Take o nich plati, j sou slibnou nadeji es. sportu pro na-

stavajici olympijske zapoleni.

Mezi vodaky nyni plati za nejYspeenejeiho 251etY Ladislav Soueek, kterY ziskal na mistrovstvi sveta v Jugoslavii mezi nejlepeimi kajakati-sprintery druhe misto. Je zavodnikem zkugenym, drditelem 17 mistrovskYch titulri na domaci vode a lady peknYch vysledkil v zahraniei. Take on je pkikladnYin a obetavYm sportovcem, jeho zavodni einnost se u2 zdala ukoneend.

Koncem loriskeho roku utrpel vaZne zraneni (rortrZeni ramenniho kloubu, na co2 ma pamatku v podobe 8 cm dlouheho a 3 cm eirokeho groubu, kterY musi nahrazovat funkci kosti) a kdy2 mu lekati sejmuli sadro yy obvaz, neudrZel v ruce ani vidlieku, rilmohl si otevtit dveke apod. Kdekdo pochyboval o torn, 'ze by vribec jeete vzal padlo do ruky. A villa — za nekolik mesicri byl dekorovan stkibrnou medail..

UZ delgi eas prokazuji vYbornou virkonnost mlade es. stolni tenistky. Na nedavnem ME juniorek vyhraly souteZ drue'stev a ziskaly d ye sate medaile v souteli jednotlivkYri. Hlavni oporou je Ilona Voetova, 171ete deuce z Prahy.

Pracovnice rozmnoZovny path uz kadu let k obdivovanYm hrakkam, nedavno v japonske Nagoji byla syetovYmi experty oznaeovana za ptieti mistryni sveta. Uz ye svYch 14 letech se stala mistryni Evropy (nejmladei v historii techto mistrovstvi!) mezi seniorkami a od to doby ziskala kadu daleich peknYch umisteni, yeetne prvenstvi na ()born poslednich juniorskYch eampionatech. Velmi se ji daki zejmena rychle hie, proto& ma jedineenou zra kovou reakci.

V souvislosti s rispechy by se dalo hovokit i o daleich sportech. Tak napkiklad na nedavnem mistrovstvi . Evropy stielcil v Suhlu ziskali es. reprezentanti 3 zlate medaile a celkove fret misto mezi narody, na mistrovstvi sveta cyklistri na draze ziskali sprinteki Kueirek a Zajiekova bronzove medaile, atd. Ukazuje se, Ze Cs. sport ma stale dostatek talentil a hlavne takovSrch sportovet, kteH si uvedomuji, ze jen ve spojitosti pkikladneho Zivota a usiloyneho sportoyniho treeninku Ize dosahnout vytoWene mety.

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VERNOSTI VLAJCE SPOJ. ST. Ptisaham vernost vlajce Spojenych statue ameriekkeh a Republice kterou pkedstavuje. Jeden na.rod pod Bohem nerozdelitelnY se svobodou a spravedlnosti pro yeeehny. &LIB

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26 POMSTA CIKANOVA

JOSEF SVATEK Pod praporem kalicha Roman ze stoleti XVII. Pokraeovani "Bud' vain to dukazem, ze od tele va,g eho pticladzim," ozval se nato jiny hlas ,na nemZ bylo snadno lze poznati, ze prichozi tento byl cestu do Duchkova statku v nejvet g im beim vykonal, ant' sotva dechu popaclal; pokraeoval pak dale: "V gak jiZ jen mne pust'te ze ZeleznYch klepet svych, nechcete-li sam na se a ostatni soudruhy sve privolati neg testi, pied kterym vas mdm varovati!"

Bylo oeividno, ze Duchek °bet' svoji neznamou pevne v pestech s yyrch dr21.

"Tot' cizinec nejakY, kteryr se sem jen zradou mohl vetriti!" zvolal megt'an. 13elina ye shrornaZdeni, v nemZ se pojednou hluboke ticho bylo rozhostilo, takZZe kaZde slovo shora bylo dobre lze rozeznati.

Zdegene paean muZove druh na druha pohliZeti, nebot' podezreni Belinou vyslovene nalezalo teZ u nich pfido ftrodnou.

Jediny UlickY neztratil ducha.pritomnost, a popoged ke vchodu vzktild vzhft ru: • "Necht' to kdokoli, bratre Vaclave, prived' jej sem, abychom poznati, zda za dobrYm nebo zlYm funyslem pricladzi. Pak tenni budiZ nad nim souzeno, az bude vina jeho seznama!"

"O, syn to d'ablity, otee czval se Duchek a hned nato bylo slyget teZke kroeeje jeho na schodech dolft do sklepa vedoucich a v ge hrnulo se ke dverim, aby spatrilo, koho nezvaneho to hospodat do shrornaZdeni privddi.

Avgak Duchek jej neprivadel, nybrZ v pravem slova smyslu prina gel, jak se vgichni pojednou k velikemu prekvapeni svemu presvedeili.

ObrovskY hospodar statku, ktery se pri velikosti a zavalitosti postavy sve neobyeejnou silou honosil, nes' v pmvici sve za limec rozedrane kajdy rnladik a jakehosi, jerA se mu v ruce na vg e strany cloumal, a v nerrqr, prodni ze shromaZdeni poznali okamZite sync plemene cikanskeho.

"Fi, tot' skuteene syn d'abluv, cikan, ktery lesy na g e nebezpeenYmi Min!" zvolal megt'an Belina, jakmile pohledl na mladika v pravici Duchkove visiciho.

"Cikan!" vzkrikli ostatni, s vY'razem

nejhlubgiho opovrZeni a v ge ustupovalo rychle do pozadi, kdy2 byl Duchek do osvetleneho sklepa vstoupil a obet' svoji na zem postavil„ kde se mladik pla ge, ale prece ne bazlive kolem sebe ohliZeti poeal.

"Jen zradou se sem Cerny pes tento mohl vpliliti!" Yykrikl jeden z pristojicich. "Necht' zhyne, ne2 zrada jeho klete ovoce ponese I" "Ano, zabijte jej, neZ nas eerna jeho dug e v zahubu uvrhne!" volali ostatni vagniy e a v nejvy ggim rozeileni.

"Tuto zradu spaclfal na nds jedine KrocinovskY, ktery proto do shroma2deni nageho nepri gel!" zvolal polohlo,sne Belina, jehoZ slova cikan Antal — nebot' on to byl, jeja Duchek timto zptisobem do shromaZdeni uvedl bystrym sluchem s yYm vgak prece zaslechl.

"Ty jsi vyslovil jmeno muse onoho, jeni Anne sem vyslal, abych vas pied zradou vysvobodil!" zvolal cikan hiede na Be'intl.

"Ty jsi vyslancem farate Krocinovskeho?" zvolal rychle UlickY. "Pak neprichazi g jako zradce a my poselstvi the vlidne vyslechneme!"

Pokynul cikanovi, aby do stredu shromaIdeni vstoupil a dal tea ostatnim znameni, aby ticho nastalo. Jen Belina mrueel si do vousu stale née° o zrade plemenem cikanskYm zpilsobene.

V. Mlady oilcan Antal nyni jiz bez ostjr -chanivstoupldrushomaZderti a zdalo se, ze poeita hlavy vgech tomnYch, aekoliv jej znaeny poeet techZe v nieem nentekvapoval, nebot' byl zajiste od far. Krocinovskeho cestou dovedel, jak eetne shromMdeni nalezne v podzemi statku Duchkova.

Nemohl se v gak dlouho pozorovani syemu oddavati, nebot' hlas TJlickeho jej brzo z neho vyrugil.

"Mluv," oslovil ndeelnik tuto shromaklenYch mulav mla.deho cikana, "kde ses s faratem KrocinovskYm setkal, a proe on sam neprichazi do shromaMeni nageho?"

"Vgak on prijde, moony raji (pane)," odpovidal cikan, nebot' ja pjouze vyslam jsem, abych vas, drive neZ on do vrchu na Lhotku se dostane, uvedomil o torn, ze y am zde hrozi nebezpeei teto noel."

"Jake nebezpeei by nim hrozilo," zanoeal opet Ulicky, "kdy2 nikdo z cizich o shrornaZdeni na gem na Lhotce nevi a zradctiv mezi narni nenl!"

"A piece se to lurdove cisakSti dove-

Ve stkedu 21. prosince 1971 odpovid.al Antal s durazem, "nebot' silne oddeleni jezdat MaradasovVch pritrhlo dries weer do Rychnova, aby prepadli vas na Lhotce. VSickni byste byli v tenatech jejich kdyby dobry onen ragaj, jejt" oeekavate, nebyl krale na geho od potupne ti zachranil, zacea opet on mu povetajernstvi, kterYm zde na vas mela prikvaeiti zdhuba."

"Tedy cikanovi dekujeme za sve zachraneni?" uSklibi se Belina.

"MUh vyhledava nastroje sve, kdekoli se mu zlibi," odvetii vaanS/. m hlasem Ulicky, a oko jeho spoeinulo - s prisnYm vYrazem na me gt:anovi rych-. novskem. Pak se obratil opet k cikanovi se slovy: "Fara]: Krocinovsky ome g ye sti lidi-kalsetdyvles kmene tveho?"

"Tak jest," odtugil cikan, "a tarn vykonav glechetny skutek svuj, jimZ osirelemu kmeni natemu krale opet navratil, yyZadal si ryclalonoheho posla. na Lhotku, aby vas varoval a sam za- . jiste jiz v nejbliZgim okamZiku take k. dornu tomuto prirazi, aby vas odtud zavedl na bezpeenej gi mito do lestly, rychnovskYch, kde se v gem nastraham lurdftv budete moci stejne jako my po-. smivati."

A jako v odpoved' na slova tato, ozvaly se pojednou tri zany na zadni dvirka domovni, pa nicli.2 se hospoclat Duchek ihned vzchopil.

"Tot' fard • KrocinovskY!" zvolal, jiz spechal ze sklepa nahoru, aby netrpelive ocekavaneho hosta, uvedl do shromakleni muZU, kteri neoeekavanYm sdelenim cikanovYrn byli velice rozeileni a zaroven znepokojeni. jezdci Maradasovi do nedalekeho Rychnova, pak ov gem bylo po bezpeenosti navrativ gich se exulanta v krajine -Leto veta, zvla gte kdyg ze slov cikanovych vysvitalo, ae cisargti vedi o dnegnim shrornaZdeni u statkdre Duchka na Lhotce, a ze je neoeekavane hodlaji prepadnouti a v moo svoji dostati.

ObawSm to byl ja take na vSech stranach ye shrornaZdeni. divan priichod.

Ulicky vgak konej gil soudruhy sve, prave k nim: "Vyekejme prichodu pritele a spojence na geho Krocinovskeho, jen uvedomi nas o nebezpeei, ktere nim tak nahle pod strechou touto hrozi. Pak bez prodleni se odtud v bezpeei uchylime, kde nim pape2enci tak lestne ndstrahy stroji. Buh svoji v gak pri nas, ae zmakeny budou tyto uklady jejich."

Ve stfedu 21. proSince 1971 Posluchadi se ponekud uti gil a obraeeli se k vchodu do sklepa, jirriZ pray e vstupovala vysoka, postava, farafe Krocinovskeho do shromatAdeni.

"Bull bud' za to pochvalen, ze jeSte veas pfichazim!" zvolal fara,f, pkeletnuv zrakem svkm celou spoleenost, kterd jej ihned hluene obklopila, otazk.ami jej zasypavajic.

"Ano, hrozi nam snad ji2 v nejbli2hodine velike nebezpeei, bratki a spojenci moji, "zapodal Krocinovskk kvapnkm hlasem, na jeho pferkvanem zvuku bylo takte2 znati, ze se byl obsta4r muZ tento stejne rychle na Lhotku hnal, jako to bylo u cikana pozorovati; "lee Binh mi dopfal, jsem zvedel o chystanem nam du, a protoZ vyslal j sem mladika tohoto, jej mlade nohy rychleji dovedou kupfedu nesti, aby vas ptipravil k neodkla.dnemu iiteku ze Lhotky, nebot' ji2 se v Rychnove chystaji dragouni Maradasovi pkepadnouti dedinu tuto a zajmouti nas vespolek, ktefi jsme se zde k zapoceti velikeho dila sveho byli shromaZdili."

V torn se hospodak Duchek obratil k inek'anu Belinovi s otazkou: "Coi ty nieeho a pfichodu d'abelske to sbefi do Rychnova nevi0" 13elina zavrtel hlavou.

"Opustil. jsem /nest째 druhou stranou," pravil, "abych se nepozorovan na Lhotku dostal, a proto nevim, co se na opacne strane mesta dalo, nebot' dragouni Maradasovi jen z Kostelce neb ze . arnberka mohli na nas pfikvaeiti."

"Neztratejme easu," horlil vaak Krocinovskk; "ja sam temato oeima jsem Z'oldnefe cisafske spechati po silnici Zamberecke k mestu, tudiZ neni Zadne pochybnosti vice, ze zajiste jiz pfed hodinou do Rychnova dorazili. Od cikana, jeho dragouni v lese ze svevolnosti na strom povesili, a jej ja po odchodu d'abelskkch synti tech od smrti vysvobodil, dovedei jsem se pak o tieelu spe'Sneho jejich poslani do Rychnova, a takZ jako vyslanec.

Pana sameho pfichaziM, abych vas vysvobodil z tenat nepfatelskkch a zachoval pro velike dilo naSe." Nyni nebylo jiz Zadne pochybnosti, byla chystana pohroma. na Bratry a evangeliky ye Lhotce teto noci shromaZdene, ktera je snad jiZ' v nejblaSi hodine mohla zachvatiti a vydati je v nice nesmif itelnkch jejich neptatel.

NeZbSTvala tedy ani chvile k daThimu otaleni a vee musilo na zach ri neni. sve pornkSleti.

VESTNfK Aveak alo tea o to, aby se v dneanim shromaZdeni dale pokradovalo.

Proto ujal se opet slova farm Krocinovskk, prave; "KdyZ nedopfano nam tohoto mista k prvni tirade na gi, ktera k podniknuti naaemu tak velice nutna jest, tfeba jest nam vyhledati misto jine k teelu tomuto, a to neznam bezpeenejSiho Ukrytu, nea v lese Veelnem, kde.Z se pod Kodieim hradem opet vespolek shledame, kdy2 jsme se odtud jednoWye byli vytratili."

Mnozi z pfitomnkch navrhu tomuto ihned pfizvukovali.

Jedine meSt'an Belina vystoupii opet s nejakou namitkou.

"V lese pod Koefeim hradem se mame shromaZditi, dtistojnk 째tee?" zvolal se zfejmkm vkrazem hlubokeho opoviteni v Krocinovskk nan udivene pohledl.

"Co mate proti mistu tak pkihodnemu, bratie Benno?" tazal se meat'ana.

"CoZ nodel jste sam, otee diistojnk," namytal tento, "ze prave v onom miste ma d'abelska, zbef cikanska tabor sviij? Vim jia od nekolika drrii o tornto tabofiSti zloclejske to roty, ktera majetek naa stale ohroluje, a v jejim sousedstvi by mei Bratti poradu svou konati?"

Provazel slova sva posunkem nejvetai opovrZlivosti, v ktere zraeila se nenavist jeho k plemeni cikanskemu j asne.

Krocinovskk se vaak nedal namitkTa touto nikterak mkiiti.

Upfel zraky sire s pfisnkm vkrazem na Belinu a zvolal: "Jsou yam snad Zoldnefi cisafSti vitanejaimi sousedy? Pak ovaern bychom nepotfebovali iikryt v lese vyhledavati, nkbrA vyekati pokojne zde na Lhotce pfichod stihatelilv nano" a propadnouti zufivosti jejich. Tohoto 'Silenstvi vaak bohda nikdo z nas se nedopusti a Zadnk z Bratki nebude akodu a zmar velikeho dila nakho jen proto chtiti, ze by pfiSel y e styk se syny kmene stejne s nami stihaneho a prondsledovaneho, kteii si jiZ pri prvnim mem setkani se s nimi dobyli o nas velikou zasluhu tim, ae nas na hrozici nam nebezpeeenstvi upozornili, jinak by dneni podniknuti naSe bylo bkvalo zmakeno ji2 v zarodku."

Hluenk souhlas vaech pfitomnkch provazel slova tato.

Benno., pa,k svesil hlavu a jen cosi nesrozumitelneho do vousti si mrueel.

Krocinovskk -vida tento souhlas ve shromaZdeni, pokraeoval dale:

27 "Ano, v neSt'astnkch onech synech kmene cikanskeho nalezrieme spojence, ktei'i nam ye vkboji naaem proti cisafskkm mohou yydatne a platne slutby konati, jak mi to vtidce jejich pfisahal; nebot' znajice veakere tajne cesty a stezky v lesich a horach zdejsich, prospeji nam jako poslove a apeheft proti Zoldnektim, jak by nikdo j ink nebyl v to mire s to, aby podobne sluZby vykonaval. Jet' mi nadelnik cikanii Zivotem svkm zavazan, a kaZelk z poddankch jeho bezvkinineene vykona, co mu ye prospech svate \Teel naSi bode od krale kmene uloleno. A takovouto pomocnou ruku, byt' i hneda byla, meli bychom od sebe nouti?"

"Nikoli, Who neueinime!" volali veickni ptitomni. "Proti neptateliim svkm musime se kahlelio prostfedku chapati, kterkm bychom jim mohli uSkoditi!"

Krocinovskemu se zalesklo v oeich nad timto neinkem slov jeho.

"Ano," zvolal opet povkSenkin hlasem, "musime na ten eas . uZiti hesla nejiihlavnejSich nagich nepfatel, jezovittiv, ae tied. posvecuje prostfedek, nebot' jen timto bezohlednkm pouZivanim vaech prostfedkil domohli se vitezstvi nad nami, a my nad nimi takta jen tine zptisobem zvitezime!"

Novk souhlas ozval se v celem shramaZdeni po slovech keenikovkch.

"Vzhtiru tedy do lesal. Pod Koeieim hradem se v pfiSti hodine opet shromaZdimeZ! Tam itadnk zradce nepfateliim naSim nevyda, rids ye psi! Tam vSelikkm nastraham jejich se v bezpeel budeme moci posmivati!"

Tak ozkvaly se hlasy jednotlivkch muZil, a vae se chystalo k neodkladnemu odchodu ze sklepa, Duchkova.

Jen meSt'an Mina zavrtel opet hlavou a pravil jakoby sam k sober "Nedej Buh, aby trpela vec, ktera, se podobne d'abelske pomoci clovolava a podle stejne d'abelskeho onoho hesla fizena bkti ma. Nechci bkti prorokem zla, ale spojeni tak hfiSne nemilZe nam prospechu pkinesti!"

Nikdo nedbal jiZ na slova jeho, ktera za vklev nezkrocene nenavisti byla povaZovana.

KaZdk z pfitomnSich Bratfi i evangeliktv spatfoval jedine v cisafskkch nejkrutejSi nenfatele sve a jen proti tern vaecka pomsta soustfedena bkti rnela. Lid kmene cikanskeho, ae ode veech povrhovank, nemohl veci exulannikterak naopak podle vYlieeni farce Krocinovskeho v mnohem chledu ji prospivati, z ylaSte kdy2 pak

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tento posledni jeSle na nebezpeei poukazal, ktere by spiklenciim hrozilo, kdyby se eikani dali od cisarskYch ziskati a podobne slutby jim konali, ja •i nick vyhledavali.-kYchBratiny p Yak by se byli hnedi synove naroda indskeho mond stati vehni nebezpcbnYmi spojenci proti osnovatelum nove110 pm/stain lidu ecskeho, a znalosti svou krajin horsk;;Tch a lesnatych kaziti veSkere &Amery jejich.

Posledn1 tento dnvod zvlaSte roz1)0(11 ze v celern shromaZdeni setrvano pii navrhu Krocinovskeho, aby se v, rdckni piltomni seSli o ptilnoci opet ye Veclnern pod Kocieuu hradem, kde kmen cikanskV taboril.

Take Henna musel se dosavadniho odpolu sveiao proti onomu rnistu shromaZdeni vzdati, ac bylo no, licich jeho zjevno, ze tak jen s velikYm premahannn cirri.

Nyni beZelo o to, aby vSickni pritomn1 stejne nepozorovane Lhotku pustili, jako se byli do ni dostali.

Pri blizke poloze statku Duchkova u lesa dalo se predpokla.dati, ze odchod tento nebude spojen se Zadnymi obtiZemi.

Farm Krocinovsky umlouval s hoSpoda •ern Duchkem, jak by se mela spoleenost ze statku jeho pod zaSt,itou noci rozejiti, aby nikdo z elenn jejich nijakemu moZnemu nebezpeei nebyl vyclan.

Ve stredu 21. prosince 1971

"V'Aickni se vyhneme mestu," pravil Duchek, "a postrannimi cestami dostaneme se ke Veelnemu, kamZ kaZde skupine Bratri pravodelho z rodakti zdejsich aby vSickni v ustanovenou doba pod Knoiei hrad dorazili."

"Vy Sam nas nebudete provaZeti, Duchku?" tazal se KrocinovskY hospodare.

"Niko odvetil tento; "muslin v dome svem vyekati, 'alt by sem stihatele nail vrazili."

"Tak dobre ueinite," prisvedeoval raj. ; "budte' pritomnosti vaS1 stop:, naSe tine lepe shlazena, tak aby ji slidici psi nemohli vypatrati.”

"Postaiam se o to," pravil Duchek se zvlaStnim nazvukem, "aby odtud s prazdnou odtahli."

"A co y ti surovci s tebou CovyklYm zptisobem svym, bratre?" namital jeden ze souseclav DuchkovYch. "Pak bude o jednoho mueednika pro svatou naSl vec vice!" zvolal ohnem naboYenskeho fanatisrnu v oku hospodar, jerr2 ji y vzezrenim svVm projevoval imlnou ochotu, ye pro presvedecni. sve i Zivot obteovati hotov jest.

"Pan prispoje y am v hodine teto pomoci svoji," konej'Sil jej farat KrocinovskY; "a vy pak beze Skody budete rids moci do lesa nasledovati, al, by nebezpeei ilne minulo."

"Da. Bt111, ze tak budu moci Ojaiti!" zvolal Duchek a provazel hoed na-

to prvni skupeni muZU ze statku sveho. p odel plotu pWili se k lesu stejne nepozorovane, jako sem byli prial, a v nekolika okamZenich ztratili se ye trne lesni, aby se prese stra p, Dubinou zvanou, cloht pod mesto a pies dedinu Habrovou k lesu dostali.

Duchek, jen je byl aZ k lesu zel, vratil se s uspokojenim k domu to spattil za rohern stati temnou postavu, ktera,, jak se zdalo ; dohi k mestu patravYm zrakem vybliZela. `Prisambohu," pravil sam k sobe, "ditstojnY farad.' se piece v plemeni elkanskem nen-13'7111; snedyr tento hoch, kterY jej sem privedl, ma se eiperne k tomu, aby zle minen1, fake o tem bratr Belina chova, v lepAl straau obratil.

Stoji tamto na nejprihodnejSim ste na straZi, odkud cestu k mestu prelilednouti lze, zdaZ se po ni jiZ to rota JidaSova neblili;' vent, nebyl bych toho v plemeni onom hledal, ze dovede nam podebne platne sluZby konati."

Puzen jsa, zvedavosti, a zaroven hlede se o stavu veci presvedeiti, se Duchek k terrine pOr'stave za rohem stojici, ktera soustred'ovala v'Secku pozornost svoji do faloli k mestu Rychnovu vedoucimu, Byl to mladSr cikan Antal, jen slouil Krocinovskemu za prilvodeiho z lesa Veelneho na Lhotku do statku Duchkova a zde tak nemile privita.n

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HOLIDAY SEASON

CHRISTMAS DANCE

SPJST Lodge No. 174, Rockdale

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7448 GREENVILLE AVENUE — DALLAS, TEXAS

Christmas Day, December 25th The Peppermints Polka Orch® will be Playing Your Most Favorite Dance Music FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT — BRING YOUR FRIENDS

$1.75 Per Person

THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF

9 P.m. till 1 a.m.

ALL SOKOL ZIZKA and SPJST 130 MEMBERS WILL BE ADMITTED AS GUESTS.

Your Reservations Early Call 247-'7919 or 235-4384 —S.A.C.W. & M.C.

WISHES ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AND READERS

A Very Merry Christmas AND

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, 1972 PRESIDENT — DANIEL .ZASKODA VICE PRESIDENT — DANIEL MAREK SECRETARY — MRS. MARCIA SULAK FINANCIAL SEC'Y . — MRS. FLORIAN SKIJBAL YOIJTE LEADER.— MRS. ZEPHYR TalAREK ASST. YOUTH LEADER — MRS. DOROTHY ZASKODA Officers of Lodge No. 174 (c)

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byl, ze by byl zajiste kaZdy jinY vSecku vAech sil slouHti. chut' k dalSi UsluZnosti ztratil., Po vS7 jevu onom y e shromaaleni vyLee Antal byl krali kmene sveho pi'i- tratil se z domu a spechal na straZne sahal poshrSnost a vernost bezvYminee- misto, nebot,' veal, odkud nejvetSi nenou, a od tohoto okamZeni motel se fe- bezpeei spiklencrim hrozi. ral"; KrocinovskY jakoZto spojenec VaS mista onoho, ktere si k pozorovani leskriv veSkere pomoci jeho naditi. Bez krajiny dolni zvolil, nehnul se vice a ohledu na malo lichotive uvitani sve orlim zrakem pronikal nanujici trim uchopil se mlady cikan vykonavani vlotake mu ni nejmenM pohyb doZene nan povinnosti tak vSestranne, le pod Lhotkou ujiti nemohl. jak tomu za celeho dosavadniho KdyZ vi;ak zaslechl za sebou kroky ta sveho byl zvyklym, kdy takta kaZ- bliliciho se hospoclCie Duchka, rychle clou vec aki do nejmer g ich podrobnosti obretil se nazpet: sledoval a provadel, byt' mu i sebev6t"Nedfivefujete mi znovu, hospodari?" g i nebezpeei pH tom hrozilo. tazal se Duchka pfitlumenym hlasem.

"Nikoli, stateeny hochu; vim nyni, TakZ tomu bylo i pfi teto uloze, kterou byl nan novy kral kmene jeho te- proe na miste tomto stoji S . , a chiveto noci vznesl. f-uji ti, ze chces nem pomoci svou pfiProvodil nejen farafe Krocinovskeho speti." na Lhotku a varoval shroin g6clene tam "Bude y am ji take brio tieba," zaBratry, lee uming si te ,2 dale prospe- mrueel cikan a jal se °pet dolil do pohliZeti. chu novYch spojencil kmene sveho ze

BIG NEW YEAR'S GALA BALL December 31st See the New Year in — the Old Year Cu; AT

SOKOL ATHLETIC CENTER 7448 GREENVILLE AVE. — DALLAS

Eric Honza's Orchestra playing $6.50 Per Person 9 P.M. TILL ???

Advance ticket sale only — Limited reservations only!

Deadline for advance reservations is Tuesday, Dec. 28th.

No reservations can be accepted after that date. Also additions to parties already reserved must be in by Dec. 28 — No additions will be made the night of the dance -- No refunds will be made on tickets. The $6.50 per person ticket includes admission, Favors, Ice, Set-ups and Beer.

Tickets are now on sale and may be secured by calling 361-6921 or mail to: Mrs. Jake Curry, 029 De Loache, Dallas, Texas 75225. Make cheeks payable to Sokol Athletic Center. Make your plans now — get your party together and order your tickets as soon as possible — once the limit is attained, no further sales will be made.

BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED at $1.59 per person.

Please note on purchase of ticket if interested. P.S. A loakroom will be available for your convenience.

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"Pozoruje g snad nee() hebezpO6neho?" tazal se ho Duchek.

Cikan po nekolik okam ?2eni neodpovidal a stale jen svnj sluch do dalky napinal.

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar FOR SPJST MEMBER LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Social Night, 7:30 Friday, Dec. 24 p.m. Public invited Saturday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Dance; Billy Uptmor and the Makers; 8:30 p.m. Public invited Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Danee; Billy Uptmor and the Makers. Public invited.

-SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Dec. 25 — Vrazel's Polka Band Friday, Dec. 31 — Tommy Chudej's Rhythm Tones --SPJSTLodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hail) Sunday, Dec. 26 — Dance; music by Harold Ilse Orchestra Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by Arnold Schiller Saturday, Jan. 1 — Dance; music by Lee Roy Matocha -SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Friday, Dec. 31 — Charlie Adamcik of Dallas -SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Frank Zurovetz Orch.

-SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Dec. 25 — Dance; A. J. and the Debonaires Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance Country Strangers Lodge No. 39, Bryan Sunday, Dec. 26 — Polka Dots; 8 to 12 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31—New Year's Eve Dance Edwin Gaas; 8 to 12 p.m.

SPJST--Lodge No. 40, Hilije Saturday. Dec. 25 — The 4th Cekcions Wednesday, Dec. 29 — The Triumphs New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 — The Jades Friday, Jan. 7 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Jan. & - Krystal Blue

VESTNfK Saturday, Jan. 22 — The Triumphs Lodge No. 47, Seaton (Star Hall) Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by the Temple R. Attire: Ladies, dresses only; men, noblue jeans.

-SPJSTLodge No. 54, West New Year's Eve Dance — Music by Victor and the Music Makers, 8p.m. till ?

Lodge 66, Waco (Linden Hall) iday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; A. J. and The Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 1 Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Jan. 8 - The Hi-Toppers Saturday, Jan. 15 —, A. J. and the Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 22 — Jerry-Otis Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 29 — The Ellinger Combo Saturday, Feb. 5 — Harold Strand and the Fishermen Saturday, Feb. 12 — A. J. and the Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 19 — Leo Majek Orch.

Saturday, Feb. 26 — Jerry-Otis Melody Five Lodge No. 84, Dallas Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Hi-Lighters Orchestra Lodge No. 88, Houston Thursday, Dec. 23—Social night; supper at 6 p.m., games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 25 — Free Christmas dance; Harold use Band Thursday, Dec. 30—Social night; supper at 6 p.m., games at 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Blumes Orchestra Choral group singing rehearsal on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

--/SPJSTLodge No. 92, Fort Worth Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; The Peppermints -SPJST Lodge No. 130 Dallas December 31 — New Year's Eve Gala Ball — Eric Honza Saturday, Jan. 8 — The Polka Peppermints Saturday, Jan. 22 — Harold Strand --SPJSTLodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; music by The Red Ravens, adm. $7.50 per couple. Reservations 862-0079 Sunday, Jan. 9 — Lodge's monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 Lodge No. 172, Pasadena New Year's Eve Dance — Voldan's Polka Dots, $7.50 per couple, 9 p.m. till?

Caturday, Jan. 15 — Dance; Space City Dutchmen Every Thursday — Social Night 8 p.m. p.m.; public invited (Our dances start at 9 p.m.; to 1 a.m.)

MERRY CHRISTM

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DANCE Lodge Pokrok No. 88, Houston WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sat., Dec. 25th Free Dance Harold use FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 869-5767

Friday, Dec. 31 New Year's Fif Dance - Muffles' Orchestra of La Grange — Adm. $7.50 Per Person Free Set ups and Horns — Res. call 869-5'767

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