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

MAY 31, 1972

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK NOTICE: Your editor feels that there should be NO material of any controversial nature in our convention issue which will be dated June 14, 1972, and requests the entire membership to adhere to the above, after all, this will also he our 75th anniversary issue and, therefore, let us make it an issue that can be looked upon with pride as a fraternal keepsake by our membership and readers.

• • CONVENTION ISSUE Time is rapidly approaching for the publication of our convention issue.

We could still use some additional material for that issue. Contributors should try to have their copy in no later than June Gth. Thank you.

• • Speak clearly, listen reverently, seek the useful, avoid the pernicious, love beauty, nobility, and high ideals, and love the spirit of freedom and independence.

Our entire membership can be proud of the progress made and service rendered by our Society during the past 75 years. The future presents a challenge to our dedication, ability and long range goals. With cooperation, effort and unity of purpose, the SPJST will continue to better its position in the fraternal life insurance field.

COMMENCEMENT Each of June's new graduates Has left his college hall.

The world is now his oyster, The future is his thrall.

He thinks he knows a great, great deal More than his parents do — And, speaking of that state of mind, The chances are it's true!

—Leverett Lyon Time, the most important part of our existence slips by so fast, and being confronted with the idea that it will be convention time again, proves that fact too well. It is the most important meeting the Society holds and is held every four years as prescribed by the by-laws. Besides the delegates, many guests are expected because of the many attractions offered by Houston.

Twenty conventions arc now history and each has contributed its share in making the SPJST a progressive organization, vibrant in its actions and a model for other such organization's.

The delegates who attended previous conventions were idealists, fraternally dedicated men and women whose objectives were to insure the. future of our Society.

This convention will convene with

the beacon light shining upon our Society's rich and eventful past. The future presents a challenge to our dedication to the fraternal cause and the great task of reaching still higher goals.

It is our hope and trust that every delegate attending the memorable gathering representing thousands of members, will strive to do his or her best, weigh carefully his or her actions, and proceed cautiously, to resolve the many problems facing the Society today.

Following along these lines, we can make this convention the best ever and the most beneficial to the entire membership.

• The Houston Convention Committee has arranged an attractive program for the pleasure of the delegates and visitors during their stay in this city.

It is hoped the delegates will refer often to the program book so they will be sure not to miss any of the events provided for them.

SL Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik's annual report is delayed due to lack of space and will appear in next week's issue. i •

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We congratulate Lodge No. 172, Pasadena on the opening of their new home Saturday, June 3. For particulars see Brother Bennie Matusek's letter in this

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Enteredas second class matter January ard, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICML ORGAN OF TBB SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF THE Published weekly EDITOR — Box 85, West, Texas 76691 R. J. Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Tel. Res. 1317; 826-5989 — Shop: 826-5282 PUBLISHERS OISCHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY, WEST, T. Subscription $4.50

Elm LODGE, SPJST Temple, Texas AC 817 773-1573 Box 106, Temple, Texas 76511 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res: 985-2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1783 ZL URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: 773-3846 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 LEONARD MIKESKA, Treasurer Res: 778-3720 AUGUST KACIR, Legal Adviser Res: 773-3358 Office: 773-2171 PO Box 845, Temple Dr. 141E 1D Lesbikar, Medical Director PO Box 410, Taylor 76574 AC 512; 352-5251 Honorary President Edward L. Marek £603 N. I3th, Temple DIRECTORS John A. Rubella, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) 968-3637 0 E9x 308, La Grange 78943 Henry Vitek, Dist II AC 512; 859-2549 PO Box 43, Granger 76531 Cyrill (Sidi) Pokladnik. Dist, III AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res: 824-8072 1124 Elm St., Dallas 75221 Emil Holub, Dist. IV AC 817; 888-2652 808 W. Oregon, Seymour, 76381 Ernest J. Hanka, Dist. V AC 713; 227-0883 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77001 Ed P. Dist. VI AC 512; 657-2651 NI, 1 ® Box 110, Edna 77957 Koliha, Jr. Dist. VII Kt. 1 — Box 176, Kenedy 78111 AO 018A 683 • PH

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PUBLICATION coaratrrrgi Pitmans OLWEA, Chairman

6402 Taggart Houston, Texas 77001 ED G. MAZANEC, Vice Ohnin.

Rt. 9 — Box 387 Waco, Texas 76705 STANLEY E. VRLA, Sissy 6641 Patrick 'Dr. Dallas, Texas 75214 ruANir E. HEIL, ./R Rt. 4 mple, Texas 16561 WM. MICULKA PO Box 297 Moulton, Tessa 77972 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. Ft. Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA IIRNCIR, Secretary 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown 78380 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100, 7emple, Texas 76501 — Ph. Res.: 773-3101 STRICT ORGANIZE/SS DISTRICT Ernest Jalcubik, PO Box 52 Snook, Tex — 17878 — Ph.: AO 712; 172-4122 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopek, 1004 So. 31st Temple, Tex 76501 — AO 811; 773-22117 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Telico Rd. 'Innis, Tex 75119 — Ph. AO 214; 675-7792 DISTRICT IV Temporarily vacant DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10120 Moorberry LE. Houston, Tx 77055 — Ph. AO 713; 465-3125 DISTRICT VI Matt S. Vanek, 1009 North/Sate Victoria, Texas 77901 — Ph. AC 313; 587-11821 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valehar, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton, Tex 78026; Ph. AC 512; 784-3202

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Newsbriefs Vincik-Zidek Reunion The Vincik-Zidek reunion will be held at the American Legion Hall in Moulton, Sunday, June 11, 1972. Meat will be furnished; bring trimmings to go with the meat. Bring an item for the cake walk. The hall is air-conditioned.

• • Vajdak Reunion The annual Vajdak family reunion will be held at the SPJST Hall in Snook on Sunday, June 11. Eath family is asked to bring a picnic lunch to be spread at noon. Anyone related to this family is invited to attend.

Henry L. Vajdak •

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Miculka Reunion The Miculka reunion will be held in Moulton, Sunday, June 4, 1972, at the air-conditioned American Legion Hall. Covered dish dinner will be served at noon. Music will be furnished for your dancing pleasure. Please come and have an enjoyable day.

Coffee, tea• and punch will be furnished and you do not have to bring utensils. The kitchen is well equipped.

A band will play for dancing, courtesy Mr. Wm. Miculka. 11ope to see all you Micuikas on June 4th.

—Adolf Miculka

bISTRICT YOUTH DIRI1C10219 DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan, Tx 77801 — Ph. AC 713; Res. 822-0642 DISTRICT U Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 7650- — Ph. AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road, Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; 875-71912 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Rd Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas — Ph. AO 817; 888-3304 DISTRICT V Mrs. Geraldine Mikolajewski, 6070 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 — Ph AO 713; 644-5889.

DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph. AC 713; 232-2082 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tex. 78114— AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached This includes pictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence coneerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple, Texas.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mattes should be addressed to Veatnik, West, Tx 76691

Deadline for material to be aocepted for As 144007131$ 15aw to rtislai noon,

• • Cernoch Reunion The Cernoch reunion will be held this year on June 4 at Dubina KZT hall at Dubina, Texas. Mass will be at 10 o'clock at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church. Each family bring enough food for the noon and lunch meals. Plates, cups, coffee, and tea will be furnished. A short meeting after lunch, followed by a dance with good music, all kind of card and domino games.

1972 Committee: Frank Klima Joe R. Cernoch Jeff Cernoch Zigmund Cernoch • • Mildred (Macha) Shambeck, age 52, of 1707 33rd Street, Lubbock, passed away Thursday, May 25. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Albina (Bartos) Macha and the late Victor Macha.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge No, 157, Lubbock.

Wednesday, May 314 1972

Features

MARIAN DOROTIK IS PRESENTED IN PIANO RECITAL Marian Dorotik, pianist, was presented in a senior recital recently at the St. Philip's Gymnasium. Selections by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, and Tcherepnin were included in her program.

Marian is the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Dorotik of Taiton, and pupil of Sister Evelyn Marie, CD?. She is a 1972 senior of El Campo High School.

As the participant in the Interschoolastic League festivals. Marian has received high ratings. She has also merited superior ratings in the yearly auditions of the National Guild of Piano Teachers. In this year's audition she received the highest possible rating and was awarded the Guild's high school diploma which entitles her to enter the music school of any college or university.

She will be attending Southwest Texas State University next fall where ishe was auditioned and won a piano scholarship.

Marian is a member of the high school choir and the high school in which she served as drum majorette during her senior year.

She is also an organist for Saint John's Catholic Church of Taiton, a 1971 SPJST State Talent winner, and

vtSTN!K a past active youth club member of Louge NO. 30, Taiton.

3 (Article and photo courtesy of El Campo Leader-News and Youth Leader Lottie Krutilek).

Officers of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, honoring Brother Joseph A. Sykora on the occasion of his 96th birthday and his receipt of a check for the face value of his endowed certificate. L to Vice President Anita Berkovsky, President William Berkovsky, Lawrence Sykora, son of Brother Sykora; Treasurer Herman Wendt, Recording Secretary Felix Jurica, Financial Secretary Vlasta, Jurica, and seated, Brother Joseph A. Sykora.

BROTHER JOS. A. SYKORA OUTLIVES HIS CERTIFICATE Brother Jos. A. Sykora, 96 years young, member of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home, received a check for the face amount of his insurance policy, which endowed at the age of 96. SL President Brother Nick A. Morris and Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska traveled to Slovacek's Ballroom, west of Hallettsville, on Sunday, May 21, for the presentation during the regular meeting of Lodge No. 63.

Brother Sykora was one of the charter members of Lodge No. 63 when it. was organized on January 21, 1906. He joined at age 30. Brother Sykora is the only surviving charter member of Lodge Nb. 63, the following other charter members having passed away: Ed Kutac, F. J. Matula, John J. M'atula, John Sosnovy, Vaclav Srnej.kal, Ig. E. Valenta and his wife, Veronika.

Brother Sykora is also a veteran of the Spanish-American War of 1898 and recalls seeing the late President (then Lt. Col. of the Rough Riders) Theodore Roosevelt during that encounter.

Brother Sykora is in very good health, mentally' alert, quite chipper, and

speaks fluent English and Czech. He says "All my friends have passed on and I am still here. I am not sure this is right, but it is the will of God." Brother Morris spoke to Brother Sykora in English and in Czech and paid tribute to the long-time membership of Brother Sykora. He said that all of us respect members like Brother Sykora and hold them in the highest esteem. He wished Brother Sykora continued good health and many years of happiness among his friends and in his community. Brother Mikeska and Brother Ed P. Sralla, District VI Director, and DO Matt Vanek all spoke to Brother Sykora very briefly and expressed their good wishes for continued good health to him. Brother Sralla remarked that Brother Sykora probably. had many fond memories of his lon,g life and his many friends and that all . of us could learn something from those expe.lence2.

Twenty-one members of the SPJST have outlived the Actual Table on which their insurance was written: Jos. Mott, Lodge No. 47, cert. paid on 9-2-50

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LETTERS LODGE NO. 126, ROSS Dear Members: Gur quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, June 4, at Brother Louis Jaska's residence in West, beginning at 8 p.m.

This will be our last meeting before the XXI convention and we urge every member of our lodge to attend the meeting and voice their opinions about many important =tiers. We expect to have a large turnout; at this meeting.

Fraternally, Joe Dujka, President -----TP.TST---

,ODGE NO. 66, WACO

Joseph A. Sykora, seated, received a check for his endowed certificate recently at the age of 96. The check was presented by SL President Nick A. Morris, left, and SL Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska during the regular meeting of. Lodi; e No 63, Sweet Home, on Sunday, May 21. (Photos courtesy Mr. Joe Netardus; accompanying article from Supreme Lodge FR Office).

Theresa Valchar, Lodge No. 16, cert paid on 10-31-58 Anna Matus, Lodge No. 108 paid on 11-8-58 Martin Kovar, Lodge No. 84, cert. paid on 11-16-58 Martin Hajdik, Lodge No. 141, cert. paid on 12-8- 61 Rosalie Sontag, Lodge No. 24, cert., paid on 12-14-61 Jos. Surovik, Lodge No. 17, cert. paid on 2-2-62 Frances Esterak, Lodge No. 97, cert. paid on 11-9-62 Albina Farek, Lodge No. 35, cert. paid on 2-29-64 Jos. Vychopen, Lodge No. 40, cert. paid on 3-19-65 Anna. Mikeska, Lodge No. 68, cert. paid on 11-13-65 Jos. Holik, Lodge No. 39, cert. paid on 2-24-66

Marie Kocich, Lodge No. 47, cert, paid on 4-1-66

Anno Mikulencak, Lodge No. 20, cert. paid on 3-16-66 Marie I3artos, Lodge No 77, cert. paid on 5-12-68 Anton Holub, Lodgn No. 95, cert. paid on 1-14-69 Marie liaskovec, Lodge No. 25, cert. paid on 7-2-69 Emil Darilek, Lodge No. 165, cert. paid on 3-26-70 John Kotila, Lodge No. 20, cert. paid on 2-4-71 John Klecka Lodge No. 28, cert. paid on 5-5-72 Jos. A. Sykora, Lodge No. 63, cert. paid on 5-21-72.

Fraternally,

4,4 a 771 Nick A. Morris, President Supreme Lodge, SPJST

Dear Members: President Silas Smith called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.

The pledge of allegiance and lodge motto were led by t teven Stanislav, David Perry, and Richard Sims.

Visitors were Everett and Joyce Perry and family, Mr. Mills Jackson, Mrs. Jim Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Janek. We hope all of you will visit us again. Visitors are always welcome. It was nice to have Mr. Martin Owens come out and visit us.

We were glad to have Editor Rudy Sefelk and son, Edwin, come out for a while.

All officers were present and the April minutes were approved as read.

A letter of thanks was read from Mrs. Edwina Youngblood, from the Mental Health Center, and a thankyou note from Brother Otto Harms.

Brother Henry Slovak had Sister Darlene Engelke, to read the Tuesday night, May 2 meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees. The new tables have been set up and really look nice.

President Silas Smith thanked Bros.

Weldon and Michael Caller and Emil :Harms who went out and set up the tables. Also he thanked everyone who came out to help on Clean-up Day. Sister Jeanette Smith gave the entertainment committee report. She thanked the men who cane to cook the sausage for the supper after the meeting. Sister Smith said the fathers would be honored at the June meeting. The posters advertising the July 9th Musical Jamboree are ready to be put out, so take a handful and get this dance advertised. Contact Sister Smith if you know of some place

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yot can put them on display.

Sister Betty Slovak reported on activities planned by the youth club. The club elected their new officers for the year. They are: President — Julie Slovak Vice President — Debra Galler Cindi Slovak Secretary Jr. Reporter — Theresa Vernetti Teen Reporter — Becky Schiemenz Flag 13: , arer — David Slovak Sergeant-at-Arms — Ray Sims New members accepted in May are: Chisti Ann Marak, Johnnie Gaidusek Jr., Otto Bucche, William L. Warren, Jr., Peggy L. Martin, Roger Bernard Wilson, Dottie Ann Tharp, Eugene Paul Thorp, Mary Louise Urbanek, Tena Marie Urbanek, James Edward Urbanek, Robert Lee Pruitt, Jerry Lynn Pruitt, Bonnie Frank Pruitt, Richard Owen Pruitt, Myrtle C. Pruitt, Vernon T. Holder, Sr., Deawathae L. Holder, Vickie L. Holder, Vernon T. Holder, Jr., Ruby Alice Holder, Henry Clifford Woosley, Cheryl Dianne Kasik, Thelma Jeanette Smith.

Transfers in: Terrie Lynn Marek and.

Donna Suzanne Marek, from Lodge 126, Ross. Welcome to Lodge 66!

Health COmmittee — Sister Agnes Mazanec reported she had sent cards to Mrs. Daniel Nors, who had surgery; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Miller, new arrival; sympathy card to the Ed Traywick family on the loss of her brother; Brother Otto Hanus, who had been in the hospital for surgery. Brother Otto is at home doing fine. Sympathy card to the Chris Spence family on the loss of a grandchild. We all wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Grover, the former Jean Spence, on the loss Of their baby boy, a twin of little Mark Allen. We hope Mrs. Craver and son, are both doing fine and will get to go home soon.

Brother Arthur Schiemenz, was in the hospital for a few days, but is doing fine now.

Congratulations to organizers, Brothers James Pavlicek, Silas Smith, Ed ,Mazanec, and Johnnie Gaidusek, who were awarded plaques at the banquet which was held in Ennis, April 30th.

President Silas Smith recognized three of our local law officers who were presented McLennan County Service awards: Mr. Martin Owens, 25 years; Brothers Herbert Vahrenkamp, 20 years, and Buddy Kuykendall, 18 years. Mr. Owens has been local officer at Linden Hall for a number of years. Brothers Vahrenkamp and. Kuy-

vASTNIK kendall are members of Lodge 66, and have served from time to time as officers at Linden Hall. We are certainly proud to have them with us, for they have never failed to come out and give their services, which we really appreciate. Congratulations to all of you!

President Smith also recognized the youth of the youth club, who have worked with the youth club for a 1111111bee of years; they are graduating fibs year. They are: Donna Gerlich, jonn Engelke, JoAnna Vernetti, Barry L,• kar, Kathy Moore and Kathy MazE ..e Congratulations to all of you!

These mothers were selected by drawing for awards. They are: youngest mother — Sister Evelyn Matus; Eldest mother — Sister Arida Poehls; Mother with the most children — Sister Mary Nell Barak; Mother of the Year — Sister Matilda Hanus. Each One received a lovely corsage. A pot plant donated by Brother Frank Parma was won by Sister Emil Barak.

The youth club selected. their mother of the club. They wrote a letter on "Why I Think My Mother Should be Mother of the Year."

First place winner — Dannie Slovak Mother — Martha Slovak Second place — Patricia Stanislav Mother -- Barbara Stanislay.

Mrs. Marie Gaidusek and Mr. Buddy Kuykendall were judges.

Door prize winners were: Adult _ Daniel Nors Youth — Margaret Pavlicek.• Birthday Celebrants in May were: Barbara Stanislav, Sophie Leshikar, Diann Perry, Vickie Nors, Emil Harms, Leslie Dungan, Herbert Vahrenkamp, Arthur Schiemenz, Richard Sims, and Laddie Nors. Happy birthday to all of you!

A big vote of thanks to Sister Jeanette Smith and girls from the youth club, who prepared and served the food; it was delicious and the service was great. To the men who cooked the sausage, you did a fine job, it was delicious. The youth club boys who served the ice-cream were great and 'thanks for the generous serving. I'm sure everyone enjoyed it. This was really a nice social hour.

Everyone, please remember the date of the June meeting is Sunday, June 4, at 2:30 p.m. promptly, instead of the third Sunday due to the convention starting that date. We hope you will be present because plans for the ISPJST's 75th anniversary should be complete by then. We will need

help so offer your services and help your committees. Remember this is your lodge, too, be a part of it.

See you Sunday, June 4, at 2:30 n.m. promptly.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, English Reporter LODGE NO, 81, NAilni)VILI,Iil Dear Members and :0 riend•: sincerely hope all el: you had a nice Mother's Day. I curl onl!y have, even though it wasn't pi A1)1, to be with my children on tie pa rticulwe day but they called to wish ne a^ happy Mother's Day, and tins way I also had an opportunity to talk lo my grandchildren.

The meeting was con yoned at 7:30 p.m. by President Charlie Matcek and the pledge was recited he all present.

Minutes from the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner.

She also read a thanI-yqn card from Sister Martha Rybak, Je., thanking us for the flowers.

The treasurer, Broiler Mucka, gave his report.

Financial secretary, Brother John Kolaja, gave a renori on the amount of !dues and premiums collected.

Members on the sick list were Brother Leroy Kamas and Sister Anna Schimara. Brother Alton Veselka entered a hospital this week. We sincerely hope all are feeling much better at this time and may they enjoy much better health from now on.

Report on the comparison and audit of the books was given by the committee who found the booh-; in order.

A report on the orc ,,ani,:ers meeting held in N,,edville April 2 t tn was given by 7van,7!1: and Brother The new members accepted to our lodge are: Robert liymond Bohan, Frank Eugene Zapalac and Karen Yvonne Silhavy. Mr. Edward Wanek transferred to our lodge from Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville. A sincerer welcome is extended to all of these members.

A clean-up day was discussed. Sister Tina Fojtik has bee». transferred from Hermann Hosp i tal cc Dolly Ryan in Richmond and ii.;proying. The hospital expenses are enormous -- everyone is aware of tills so, on a motion by Sister Helen h o!yeon, seconded by a number of members, $100 was donated to the Tina Marie Fojtik Medical Fund. Also, members were urged to bring pastry to a Benefit Bake Sale

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Plans for the District V fall meeting were tabled till after the convention.

Members are urged to study the proposed changes of the by-laws by the Supreme Lodge and the districts.

Refund checks were taken care of and the door prize was won by Brother Eddie Pieper.

A sincere sympathy goes to my brother, John Hlavaty of Bryan, on the loss of his beloved wife, Lydia, who passed away very suddenly Tuesday evening, May 16th. It was a great shock to the family and to the whole community, for she was loved by everyone who knew her.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, Reporter LODGE NO. 67, SCIIULENBURG Dear Members: This is to inform you all that our next quarterly meeting will be held (Sunday, June 4,, at the American Legion Hall in Wolters Park in Schulenburg, beginning at 2 p.m. Being as this will be our last meeting before the SPJST Convention which will be held in Houston, beginning Monday, June 19, 1972, so please all of you make it a point to please attend this important meeting.

After the meeting, we will again have lunch and refreshments. If the lodge sisters will bring some cake, pie or kolache, it will be highly appreciated.

We may again have some premium refund checks to deliver to some of you.

Hoping to see all of you at the meeting Sunday, June 4, 1972, at 2 p.m., I remain Fraternally, Lud. J. Stavinoha, Secretary -SPJST-r-

REPORT FROM THE SPJST FAMILY YOUTH CAMP COMMITTEE The family youth camp committee, consisting of Brothers Sid Pokladnik, Dan Balusek and Sister Maxine Pavliska held their final meeting to compose a report to be submitted to the XXI convention. This report is formulated from the material gathered in our investigation into camps and camping.

Included in our report is a listing of what is needed to make up a camp as well as an approximate cost of a complete camp from land to operation.

A report will be placed in each dele-

gate's port-folio to give you a chance to review this information in advance.

It has been our pleasure to work as your family youth camp committee.

At all camps visited, this committee was treated most cordially. We are looking forward to being with each of you at the conventoin.

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska, Sec'y LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members, Lodge No. 4 will meet on Sunday, June 4, at the Grant Building, beginning at 2; p.m.

Following the meeting, the lathers will be honored with a Father's Day program by the youth club.

June birthdays will be honored and door prizes will be given away. Refreshments and lunch will be served.

The ladies are asked to bring something for the lunch. Premium refund checks will be given out.

Don't forget, Sunday, June 4, beginning at 2 p.m., Lodge 4 meeting and program. See you then!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter SPJST-SPECIAL NOTICE:

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Due to the convention, opening on the 3rd Sunday, and other conflicting dates, Lodge No. 66, will hold its meeting, on Sunday, June 4, at 2:30 p.m., promptly.

Ladies are asked to bring food for their families and guests.

The fathers will be honored for Father's Day, so all you dad's come out; plans are being made, so don't forget the date, Sunday, June 4th.

Please mark the date so you won't forget. We hope to see all of you on Sunday, June 4, at 2:30 p.m., promptly.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Secretary

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers: President Frank Machalek called our regular meeting to order Sunday, May 21st at 2 p.m. He then led the lodge membership in the pledge of allegiance. Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members Tommy Brook and L. G. Lavendusky.

May they rest in eternal peace.

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list are: Brother Joe Zvolanek (the first president of Lodge NO. 87), Mrs. Christine Chernosky, and James Bar tek. Our best wishes to these ROW for a speedy recovery.

Transfers and new members accepted into our lodge are as follows: Mrs. Frances Mikeska from Lodge 17, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Chervenka, Sr. from Lodge No 69. New members --Dorothy Viasta Ellington, Marla Anne Ranly, Michelle Manika Diener, Talmadge A. Cook, William Edwin Ellington, William R. Courtney, Wendell Curtis Williams, Harold G. kichoener, Meredith Leigh Johnson,Samuel Franklin Petrucha, Jo Ann Pemberton, Max Eugene Brewer, Dorris Janette Black, Douglas Wayne Johns, Dennis James Johns and Dinah Kay Johns. In behalf of President Machalek, officers and members of Lodge No. 87, we extend a warm welcome to the mem.bers who transferred into our lodge and these new memberk are asked to please try to come out and attend our meetings as we will enjoy yeur presence very much.

I would like to mention at this time that our lodge hall is aVa,ilable for renting for parties, banquets, dances, reunions, etc. For information can Frank Machalek at 773-6688.

Thursday night, June 8th, at 7:80 p.m. will be our next meeting date.

We urge all members to be , present if possible as this will be the last meeting before the convention. If you , haVe any questions about the convention or suggestions this will be a good time to speak with your delegate& Mark your calendar on the meeting change.

Have a happy and safe summer! See you soon!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka LODGE NO 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Our Entertainment Committee Chairman Ilk). Jerry Jaroszewski is coming up with a special treat for all who attend our next meeting on Sunday, June 11th, at the F&T Memorial Hall, 1513 19th Street, at 2 p.m. following the meeting, a special seafood dinner consisting of boiled shrimp, crab and fried fish will be prepared by Brother Jerry and his assistants. The seafood is being furnished

by Brother Jerry Kaluza. Members ate asked to bring covered dishes.that will go good with seafood, such as salads,

Wednesday, May 31, 1972 etc:; arid, Of -course, we would like to have some of the delicious pastries that our homemakers usually prepare.

An invitation is being extended to ,all members ) their guests and members of the surrounding lodges to come and be with us.

There has been a very poor response from the members requesting that the refund cheeks on hand be mailed to them. ,Perhaps they will come to this meeting, and I can deliver the check to them in Person.

This, will be one of the most enjoyable events of the year. Do come, one and all, Fraternally, Mary Cordray, Secretary 6' L'— LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: Our regular monthly meeting for the month of June will be held on the first Sunday of the month, which will be on the 4th at 2 p. m.

This will be the last meeting prior to the convention and also there may be some important matters to come up during this meeting, therefore, we urge all of you members to be present at this meeting.

A program will also be given by the youth club honoring the mothers and fathers; entertainment and refreshments will be served following the program and the ladies are asked to please bring some pastry for this occasion.

Please make it an effort to be present at this meeting.

Fraternally yours, Albert Lupik, Secretary LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Vacation time is here and in full swing. Kids are out of school and ready to go. Remember, wherever you go or whatever you do, do it with care, so the wonderful vacation doesn't turn into a tragedy.

Here are some recommended and tried money savers (for low budget travelers); always use good oil but for open road travel, most cars will do well on lesser grade gas, so fill up brimful and you may run into another gas war before you run out of gas (But don't try this in an isolated territory). If in high altitude area, (Colorado, Mountains) contrary to belief that you need Ethyl gas, most cars

VtSTNfK will perform better on regular, with less ping and chance of vapor lock or overheating, and while in a higher cooler mountain area -- if your motor fails to start in the morning, chances are that your automatic choke has the "butterfly valve" in the carburetor completly closed. In this case, remove air cleaner and hold butterfly open to start motor. In extreme cases, the autochoke must be reajusted to leaner mixture. If overheated motor causes vapor lock, soak cloth or tissue in cold water and cool off the gasline from fuel pump to carburetor so gas can liquify. Some motels will give you a commercial rate if you have credentials to show that you represent a certain association, club or company.

But, of course, some don't recognize anything but good cold cash, thereXore don't argue with them.

Also, as a for instance, in Estes, Colo., you can take a back drive, which is pretty and more private than the hiway or front drive, and get better accomodations for quite a bit less.

While on the road, especially with children, it's a good idea to have snacks, beverages and cold water because it will save time to stop not too often. Snacking is fun, adds to conversation, keeps driver in a better mood. But, when in need of a real down-right meal, see where the trucks stop. The truckers know where good food is served; even if served by some buxom liberation personnel.

All of you 88 members and friends can eliminate this worry of long travel, just load up and head for Lodge 88 Park and Swimming Pool, at Beall and W. 15th.

We had our annual cean-up on Sunday, May 21. Everything is in tip top shape for your pleasure. Many members came to lend a hand with cleanup; also brought very useful tools to make the job easier. One member even brought his knife and fork, and, if the fact was known (a cold pack too).

There were so many good people helping that I don't dare name some and offend others, except for the people who prepared the barbecue dinner.

They were Abner Dixon Willie Wehring, and Bill Malak. The refreshments and (pivo were wheeled out by Bro. Joe Miksch. Again I say, there were many more helpers. There were evidently again some tools mixed up at the clean-up. E. Bily reported a missing hoe and I am still looking for a

pole and rope limb trimmer that some' cue carried away by mistake at a. previous Clean-up Day. If you find any misplaced tools, please report to the -lodge, or at our next meeting. To find a long-lost tool is sometimes al: most as pleasant as running into an old friend.

Coming events at Lodge 88 — One Saturday, June 3, you can enjoy dare'-' cing to the Hi-Toppers of New Bra tinr. leis. Sunday, June 4, we have tilu ar ntial SPJST and Splash Day Celebration, with fun for all. Big 'barbecuedinner, amusements, swimming, rides, moon walk, etc., and of course, t big battle dance from 2 to 9 p. m., to the battle music df The Vrazels and Lee; Roy Matocha. On Saturday, June 10,' Ray Jurecka will be back here with their good dance music.

Some of the other activities at Lodge 88: Wednesday, June 7 Birthday -Club sisters are having their card party, luncheon, games and prizes. Every' Thursday is big social night, home cooked supper by the Tommie Jecme"-:' nek and their helpers is served from5:30 p.m.; games start promptly at 8 m.

Monthly lodge meeting will be held:" on Monday June 12 at 7:30 p. m. re-freshments (pivo) afterward. Wednesday, June 14, the Birthday Club sisters will hold their meeting with more par:-: ty, luncheon and prizes. On Friday, June 16 is an important date. The local Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 88. Please attend even if you don't have a participating youngster.

Other mentions: The Lee Roy Mato-, cha dance was enjoyed by many._ There were several celebrations through the dancing crowd. An unusual one was that Margaret Bohac brought a nice cake for Georgia Lee's last year birthday celebration and all at table No. 40 helped to celebrate. The Alvin Sefciks from Galveston were again visitors at our dance. There are undoubtedly many SPJST graduates at this time of the year but a few that came directly to our 'attention, are Debbie and Doris Krolczyk and their cousin, Frances Krolczyk, Lum Neststa, Diana Urbanovsky, and Joe Bily.

Debbie and Joe graduated with honors.

Cindy Mrosko, made her mom and pop happy by being accepted to the honor society roll at Hamilton.

With the sick: Emil Kubin of Lodge 142, Houston is in Heights Hospital and quite ill. Victor Peter of Lodge 172,

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Pasadena was confined with heart ailment but is at home now taking it easy. He reminded me of their Lodge 172, Pasadena moving to their new quarters at 945 E. Shaw (Tatar and East 'Shaw Streets). They are having an lopening and battle dance on Saturday, June 3 from 8 to 1 a. m. To reach new location: go to Tatar Street in Pasadena and turn left, and go one block to E. Shaw.

Fraternally, E. H. Horelica 862-7394

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DISTRICT HI ORGANIZER'S BANQUET In a gala mood the organizers of District 3 met at noon April 30th at Lodge 25 in Ennis to celebrate a very effective year of selling in 1971.. Following a social hour, one hundred were seated at the banquet tables, served with deliciously prepared food. Seated at the head table were District Organizer Alvin Nesuda and to his left, his wife Wilma; SL Vice Pres. Joe B. rIejny, his wife Stazie; District II Organizer Lad Zatopek, his wife, Mary Ann. To Brother Nesuda's right were Honorary Supreme Lodge President Edw. L. Marek, his wife Wilma; District III Director Sid Pokladnik, his wife Justine and Lodge No. 25 President Johnie Hrabina and his wife Dolfie.

After the meal Rita and Marlene Krajca rendered a vocal commemorating the Ennis Centennial. They are members of the youth club of the lodge; their parents are Brother Johnnie Krajca and his wife Margaret Welcoming the group in a cordial way, Brother Hrabina extended every hospitality of the lodge and expressed well wishes to the group.

In his third year as District Organizer, Brother Alvin Nesuda expressed his satisfaction of the continuing U p - spiral of the work in the district,-ward stating that this is the result of better understanding and knowledge of each other as well as of salesmanship. He stated that policies being sold are larger based on larger income of prospects. He then presented Brother Silas Smith of Lodge 66 as top salesman, Brother James Pavlicek (66) as writing the most applications, Brother George Trojacek (25) as writing a $150,000 policy, the largest yet sold in the district. Executive Policy writers were Brothers Johnie Hrabina (25), Ed Mazanee (66), Johnnie Krajca (25) and Henry Skrabanek (130).

1971 District HI top organizers of the Application-a-Month Club, Seated, L to R: Anna Milan (154), 105 MC; Ruth Krizan (6), 92 MC; Joe Krivanek (92), 60 MC; and Ed. G. Mazanec (66), 39 MC. Standing, L to R: Johnnie Krajca (25), 103 MC; Edwin Holub (35), 111 MC; Johnnie Krizan (6), 74 MC; Silas Smith (66), 29 MC; James Pavlicek (66), 99 MC; and Johnnie Gaidusek (66), 83 MC. Emil Petr (84), 42 MC is not pictured,.

Pictured L to R are: Do Alvin Nesuda, Silas Smith (66), SL Vice President Joe B. Eiejny, and James Pavlicek (66).

District HI Director Sid Pokladnik addressing the assembly during the DO Banquet on April 30th at Lodge 25, Ennis..

(Photos submitted by DO Alvin Nesuda).

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Honorary )resident Ldwaid L. Marek (center) proudly shares the honor of achievements with Brother Silas Smith (left) Sales Champion and Brother James l'avlirek .(right) membership champion for 1971 in District HI. Brother Roger Nesuda and wife Laur'a were recognized for his assistance in conducting an organizer's class a month earlier at Lodge 66.

Upon presentation by Brother Nesuda, Brother Marek spoke briefly .about his work with Bro. Joe B. Hejny and how well he knew the vice president's determination and knowledge of the insurance department which has been the basis of selling of SPJST insurance as well as fellowship. Brother Marek stated that he felt very much a part of the internal work of SPJST and his heart was with District 3 since it was here that he took office in SPJST Supreme Lodge and also ended his active presidency.

District 3 Director Sid Pokladnik was called on for speech during which he congratulated the organizational force on a successful year. He referred to remarks made by Dr. Vanega in Chicago when he stressed the importance of ∎ communication, which Brother Pokladnik noted was most important and success can be maintained if the link between the members, local lodge, district and the Supreme Lodge is unbroken and become a two-way communication line. He stated that the knowledge and understanding of fraternal work gives fraternalists the sharpest tool if they will use it.

Brother Johnnie Krizan, President District 3, and Brother Lad Zatopek briefly congratulated the organizers.

Brother Hejny spoke of the successful year that SPJST has had in 1971.

The total sales for the state was over nine million and District III alone wrote 661 applications for a total of $1,929,250. He stressed the importance of fraternalism as it is practiced in our order. The importance of communication and physical contact with local lodges and members was brought cut.

Awards were presented to Brother Silas Smith (66), for the most insurance sold and to Brother James PavHeck (66) for the most applications written.

Organizers in the 'application-a-month club are Edwin Holub (35) 111 months: Anna Milan (154) 105 months; Johnnie Krajca (25) 103 months; James Pavlicek (66) 99 months; Ruth Krizan (6) 92 months; Johnnie Gaidusek (661 83 months; Johnnie Krizan (6, 74 months; Joe Krivan€4k (92) 60 months; Emil Petr (84) 42 months; Edward Mazanec (66) 39 months; Silas Smith (66) 29 months.

Appreciation was expressed by Brother Nesuda. to Lodge 25 and the members who assisted in the preparation of food for the banquet.

Fraternally, Alvin Nesuda, District. III, DO --SPJST - •

In the past issues we wrote about other district champions who made headlines by distinguishing themselves as individuals who through their untiring efforts and knowledge contributed to the insurance sales and procurement of new members. We wish to introduce Brother Silas Smith, presi-

SILAS SMITH dent of Lodge No. 66, Linden (Waco) in District III. A dedicated member of 4 years, Brother Smith has held the400sition of local lodge vice president and assistant treasurer for 2 years; chairman of the Board of Trustees for one year; an active organizer for 2 years when he achieved the honor of 1971 Sales Champion of District III. He is also a delegate to the 21st convention.

Brother Smith is a high school graduate, veteran of World War II and lie is employed with the Civil Service for approximately 24 years.

Silas and Jeanette Smith are both wiry active in lodge work and have been residents of Waco for 30 years.

We salute Brother Smith for his enduring dedication to our Society.

All of us realize that every important piece of work that is accomplished is based on enthusiasm of purpose. Such enthusiasm can be found in our SPJST for the 1971 membership champion, Brother James Pavlicek. A member of the SPJST since 1959, Brother Pavlicek has in the intervening years held several offices on the local lodge level of our Society.

Brother Pavlicek is a member of Lodge Na. 66, Linden (Waco) in trict III. In the 13 years which he has been a member, he became an ,active organizer in 1965, he has been honored with several plaques — securing the most members and in the App lication-a-Month Club for the following consecutive months and years; 60M

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LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO

JAMES PAVLICEK

1968; 72M, 1969; 841Vf, 1970; and 100M 1971. James also has held the poMons of guide, assistant floor chairman of the building and a member of the Board Of trustees of his local lodge.

He is a delegate to the 21st convention.

A resident of West for 23 years, Brother Pavlicek is a high school graduate, veteran of World War II, and an employee of General Tire and Rubber Co. of Waco for 20 years.

James and Georgia Pavlicek are the parents of 3 children and they have a grandchild.

We look forward to much more success from this industrious organizer in 'the years to come.

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

Dear Members: We had a nice attendance 'at our ast meeting. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. In memory of Mother's Day the lodge honored Mrs. John Pavliska as the oldest mother present and Mrs. Robert Bayer as the youngest mother present, with gifts.

It is time once again to remind you all that our next meeting will be on Sunday, June 4 at 5 p. m. The youth club will also meet the same date at 4 p. m.

Games party will start at 6:30 p.

We will be looking forward to seeing all of you again; come out and enjoy the evening with us.

Fraternally, Christine M. Baumann Reporter

Dear Members: June 11th is the date for our quarterly lodge meeting; however, because YAD falls on this same date we will not have a lodge meeting on this day.

I hope that many of you go to Abilene on June 11th to support our youth in what they are doing. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible there.

Fraternally, Mrs. Louis Pelzel, Jr., Financial Secretary -LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, Our. Lodge No. 88 Clean-Up Day was a big success, and I want to thank each of you who came. As several of you stated, it was real fun working together, and we all jaad the satisfaction of knowing we were doing our part. I know we all enjoyed the good dinner of barbecued chicken and ribs with the trimmings prepared by Willie Wehring, Bill Malak, Abner Dixon and their 'mates. Special thanks go to Chairman Ernest Hanka for a great job.

The members who participated in our Clean-Up Day are: Frank, Louise, and Robbie Knapick, Bob Novosad, Geraldine, Edward and Elizabeth Mikolajewski, Naomi Kostom, Gale Montalbano, Sarge and Harriett Allison, Glen, Doris and Robert Fluellen, Frances Olexa, Bill and Mitchell Ramirez, Frank and Margaret Bohac, Chuck, Jane, Don and Jon Custard, Louis Hanus, Steve Kadera, Tammy and Marlene Caraway, Milton and Marie Kalousek, Larry Pflughaupt, Edwin Kiesel, Tom Jecmenek, 'Quentin Hoffman, William Hilsher, A. L. Hilsher, Robert Martinek, R. A. Miculka, Frank and Mary Tilich, James and Willie Mae Wood, F. 0. Bravenec, Ruth Duncan, Bennie Kocich, Ed and Louise Kadlecek, Karl and Lowrena Lindemann, Dean Evetts, Bill, Marceil and Arlene Malak, Ed Zalmanek, Bill, Edna, Linda, Debbie and Cindy Wehring, A. J. and Garry Zalesky, Abner Dixon, Waldo and Martha Kalich, Rudy, Agnes and Lynn Lesak, Tim and Rosalee Kostom, King, Helen, Vickie, Vivian, Victor, and.

Vincent Hegwood, Lee and Gene Doer, Emil Bily, Warren Havemann, Nelda Pavey, Stanley Elzner, Jane Brown, Emil, Rose, and Mary Ann Horelica, Maria Strickland, Jerry, Willie Mae and Gary Ennis, Karen and Kenneth Broz, E. J. Stang, Gene Boney, James and Kenneth Othold, Steve Shelton, Noel

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and Wanda Kennedy, Randy Ramirez, Jody, Jeff and John Elzner, Sandy Baker, Ed and Evelyn Zientek, David Iden, Ernest Hanka, Howard Loewe, Joe and Minnie Bravenec, Paul Hensley, Joe Elzner, Oscar and Tillie Helmcamp, 0. A. and Evelyn Mikeska, Herman Baethe, Joe and Mary Fusig, A. J. Lenard, Johnny Mikolas, Joe Miksch, Weldon Hendrick, Alice Bily, Ann Ur:banovsky, Sophie Hempel, Della. Kadlecek, Louise P. Chudej, A. J. Bristik, Annie. Vala, Ellen Gill, James, Jamie and Janet Dundon, Patsy Baca.

I surely hope that no one was left out; these are the names of all who signed. If you didn't sign, please call my attention to it, and announce your name at the next meeting.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcarnp SPJST

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Dear Members and Friends: We want to thank all of you wonderful people for coming out to our dance on Saturday, May 20th. We had a nice crowd and everyone had an en j oyable evening.

I want to remind you of our big Grand Opening of our new lodge home on Saturday, June 3rd. We're having a battle dance with two fine bands Voldan's Polka Dots and the Space City Dutchmen. The dance will start at 8 p. m. and end at 1 a. m. We will have plenty of good food and drinks for your enjoyment. Several door prizes will be given away.

Our new lodge home is located at 945 East Shaw and Tatar Streets in the Corrigan Shopping Center) in Pasadena.

Come out and see our new lodge home, and bring your friends with you for an enjoyable evening.

Fraternally, Bennie J. Matusek Reporter SPJtry t --

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Members: Many thanks to all of the lodges who brought the delicious home-made ice cream and sweets for our last social.

'Those of you who were unable to come out really missed something good. Our thanks to our editor, Brother Rudy Sefcik for printing the notice of the ice cream social on such short notice.

The lodge is also planning a game night in the near future. These game nights will be held once a week.

In the hospital at present is Brother

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Oldest and youngest mothers honored at Lodge No. 74, Lovelady. L to R: Sister Betty M °ore and Sister Wilma Dawson, with President Rudy Hamner w ho presented and pinned on the corsages. (Photo submitted by Sister Bertha Shin°idas. —Ed.).

Lester Hoelscher. He was involved in a tractor accident this past week. We hope you will be fully recovered soon.

The convention is drawing near. Our delegates and their wives are looking forward to this convention. A few of us have never been to Houston, so I hope we don't get lost.

There are several premium refund checks that have not been claimed for the past several months. Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Mrs. La Rita Macek, Route 1, Burlington, Texas '76519 and she will forward them to you. Mrs. Macek has suggested that you may call her by telephone at Zabcikville 985-2291 for information concerning your checks.

The following checks on hand at present are: David S. Fojtasek Lula Mae Kosharek Elenora Roll Edna L. Krupka Emil Svoboda Bertha Schiller Vallie Mae Goeke Leona I. Polansky Pearl O. Mesecke Olen Robert Schiller Remember the next regular monthly meeting will be held on June 7th, at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Doris Svoboda, Reporter Thirty different canal routes were studied before the Panama route was selected; some through Mexico, and Costa Rica.

Waco, Texas May 25, 1972 IN SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBER, BROTHER NICK MORRIS FOR PRESIDENT OF SUPREME LODGE, SPJST Dear Members: We, the undersigned members of Lodge 66, Waco, hereby endorse our member, Brother Nick Morris, for reelection to the office of president of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST. We are proud that he and Sister Morris are members of our lodge. We know him well and have seen proof of his many talents and overall abilities. We ask your support in re-electing Brother Morris.

Fraternally yours, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hanus Mr. and Mrs. Chris Spence, Jr. Marie and John Simcik Darlene and Bennie Engelke Silas H. and Jeanette Smith Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leshikar Annie and Emil Hanus Weldon Caller Rosie Caller ---SP.JSTMay 24, 1972 Dallas, Texas

Dear Members: I was a recent visitor at the District V meeting in Houston, the District III meeting at Ennis, and the District II meeting at Cyclone. I had the opportunity to visit with many brothers and sisters of our great SPJST and this is what I overheard and noted: 1. That our SPJST is a big business.

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3. Failures in benevolence to the small lodges with membership difficulties and disbandment of some, with no help to save them.

4. Failure in recognizing the fraternal spirit of our Society.

5. Overlooking and forgetting our elderly members by not lending a helping hand or even financial aid.

6. Lack of youth clubs in several areas over the state.

7. Lack of brotherhood among members. A toy years ago this always was such an outstanding feature at all meetings.

8. Failure of Supreme Lodge officers to visit small lodges at least once in four years.

Possibly this will come to head in the convention for solution and it should, because if it is not solved we will have lost sight of what our great Society is all about!

At this point, I wholeheartedly recommend to all delegates to the convention that they vote for Brother Johnnie Sebetka for president of the Supreme Lodge. You will not regret making this decision.

I also recommend the re-election Of Brothers Joe B. Hejny'as vice president of the SL, Brother Sid Pokladnik as Director of District III, Brother Ben Zabcik as financial secretary and definitely Brother Rudy Sefcik as editor of the Vestnik. All these brothers are great fraternalists, along with Brother Johnnie Sebetka.

I wish the delegates a successful 21st convention and happy voting!

Fraternally yours.

Vine Ondrusek LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Greetings, from Dallas where the grass has really been growing and getting greener and your Saturday is used to mow it down and where many of you think it's too late to come to our dance after you have finished sweeping up. Well, don't worry about that anymore because during daylight saving time our music starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m. and we look forward to seeing you.

A good time will he had by all at our Rudy Kurtz Orchestra dance this Saturday, June 3rd; not only will the music be great but a big ticket sale is planned during intermission.

Something else to keep in mind is the picnic July 9 at Brother Sid and Sister

12 Justine's farm. Oh, sure, a month away but you want to mark that date on your calendar right now. What did you think of the remodeled bar and all of tholes beautiful new bar fixtures?

All work has been completed. Several members donated many hours of work and material for this project under the leadership of the house committee chairman, Brother John I(ubacak. It is to those members that we wish to express our appreciation: Adolph Salac, Lloyd Baker, John Becan, Raymond Dlabaj, Mike Frnka, Oldrich Horak, Allan Henzen, Ben Jarma, Leo Koperky, George Mandak, Willie and Carlyn Ondrusek, Sid Pokladnik, Jerome R.ejcek, Annie. Steiner, Randolph Scott, and I eouge Slama. bind by the way, raekstage also was painted, the w iloor waxer., a storage room the :he bar and a lot of cleanbuilt ing in We also wish La thank Brother Chas.

Prasifka for his many hours of work ,setting up the tax records and thank you Brother Jack Wolfe for locating the correct recording book for this task.

Congratulations to the following o:=tiers who were elected officers of k, club: Paul Pokladnik, presiee,o ; Carl Mandak, vice president; v icky Petr, secretary; Cindy Mandak, treasurer and congratulations to the newly-elected junior youth officers: Debbie Becan, president; Anne Scott, vice president; Camille Mandak, secretary; Jackie Becan, - treasurer; Cris Mandak, reporter, and Jay Frnka, sergeant-at-arms.

The International Festival at Old Town was hailed a great success by YL Bessie Petr and she thanked all of her assistant yeuth, leaders and all who danced, entertained, brought pastries or helped in any way to make it so.

Dallae-Ennis Fraternal Council President Ondrusek reported the council will have then meeting and covered Lodge No. 84 on June , Liralp : "You're invited t [ton opare and bring your favorite food a share with the rest of the group. , ler Sid Pokladnik :•interested societies who members of the council to prepare their talent for the spectacular to be held Sunda,y, October 1st, the first day of the National Fraternal Congress Convention at the Stoller Hilton in Dallas, if they are interested in participating.

Brother Emil Petr is responsible for

TNIN getting one entire family as members of our lodge last month. A big welcome is extended to W. R. and Margie Mc:II/anus and their children, Jonothan, Gary, Dana, Patricia, and David.

Get-well cards were sent to Brother Randle Ziadle who is in Baylor Hospital following an automobile accident and to Brother Sill who is recuperating from surgery and also Sister Justine Pokladnik who is feeling well now.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Sister Wilma Smith; may her husband have eternal rest.

Our next meeting will be Monday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. and in July it's July 17th, at 7:30 p.m. Won't you mark those imp°, taut dates?

We did enjoy jraving Broth.er Johnnie and Sister Hattie Sebetka of Lodge No. 130 as our visitors and, of course, our baseball team showing up in such great number really thrilled us. Didn't they all look great in their new uniforms; even Jim Scoggins, one of the team's great pitchers. Have you seen a game this year? School will be out soon and your kids will be able to stay up longer, so why not bring the whole family out to cheer these fellows to victory? Good luck team!

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter A THANK YOU LETTER Temple, Texas May 23, 1072 Dear Brothers and Sisters: Today, two weeks ago I had surgery for a clogged artery between my heart and brain which is a fairly serious operation. I am now feeling so good that I am already working lightly each day.

In July I will have the other side cleaned out and I hope to be better than new again.

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of you for your vt; the many get-well cards, and iL I have received while in the hospital. For all of this, I am deeply ,grate iiul and I hope that. sometimes I can repay your kindness and consideration. Thank you again.

Fraternally yours, Otto Ilanus S P0 ■S'r

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, I really should be out in the yard talking to the grass after all this nice rain we had. I feel sorry for the people who happen to be where the rains

Wednesday, May 31, 1072 measured over a foot.

My mother, Sister Annie Pavlica, has been in the hospital and she wants to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, and visits. She is going strong again.

March checks: Linda D. Ashby Joe V. Chlapek Mary R. Chlapek Edward J. Coufal Frances Coufal Teddor Dana Julia Dubcak Albert V. Heil Kathryn L. Hejl Sherrian F. Hughes EMilie Hurta Georgie J. Kotrla Roger J. Maleik Linda K. Maleik Russel W. Maleik Evelyn Mdrek Hedwig Mikulas Jimmy Nemec Alfred A. Pick Colette J. Pick Olin H. Pick Johnnie A. Plsek Helen R. Reavis Eleanor L. Rusnak Alvin D. Simcik Frank A. Simcik Jos. Simek, Jr. Edward N. Skrabanek Beverly A. Vanicek Laths F. Vrazel Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: 1017 South 23rd St., Temple, Texas 7001.

Fraternally, Ruby L. Bolton, Secretary ST--:— LADIES CIRCLE, FORT WORTI1 Dear Members: Here I go again to remind you of our meeting on June 8. This will be a family night and it begins at 6 p.m. with supper of barbecued chicken with all the trimmings. Ladies, please bring pastry, the rest will be furnished by the Circle. All the members will get supper free. After supper, there will be games• . Just came out, bring your friends and have an enjoyable evening.

The last meeting was well attended.

We had to miss it, since my husband was in the hospital. Thank. God, he is getting along very nicely, and we surely will be there for the family night.

Since we weren't at the meeting, I just have to give you a short report on it. The mother's prizes were won by

Wednesday, May 31, 1972 Sisters Mildred Roberts, Mary Ann Krivanek, Dona Hubenak, Inez Krivanek, and Helen Zich. Door prize was won by Sister Rose Strnad.

Birthdays in May celebrated Sisters Ester Bell Hubenak, Mary Bylsma, Flora Gee and myself. Happy birthday to them and many more in the future.

Our president, Mrs. Mary Byisma, is moving back to San Antonio about the first of July. We really will miss her, but we wish her the best of luck. Also, our vice president, Millie Wruble and her husband Rudolph Wruble, are flying to Czechoslovakia on June 5.

We wish them a pleasant trip over there and a safe trip back home.

That is all for now. You all be good and keep well.

Aloisie Becan, Reporter LODGE NO. 97, PLACEBO Dear Members: This is to inform you that June 12 is the last chance to come to our last meeting before the convention and state your opinion about the proposed recommendations. Also about the new candidates coming up, one for the president and one for the editor Dear members, don't ask delegates to go to the convention without our lodge members giving, them their opinions. The meeting will be held at Sister Millie Stubbs' new residence, next to her old home, same street.

I hope to see some of the members whose refund checks are here. Try to make it a point and come to our next meeting which will be June 12, at 6:30 p.m. They are Sister Frances BaluSek and Brothers George L. Elsik, John D. Schovajsa, Albert Sklar, and Joe Vanek.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Ed (Vlasta) Baros, Secretary

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S.P.J.S.T. REST REST HOME NO. I TAYLOR, TEXAS May 22, 1972 Following is a list of donations to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor from March 9th, 1972, through May 22, 1972.

In Memory of Mrs. Lillian Kasparek

by Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Lester E. Zeitler, Bethesda, Md. $5.00

by Lodge 29, SPJST, Taylor $5.00

by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hribik Smithville, Texas $3.00 In memory of Mrs. Theresa Sefcik

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by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vitovic, $5.00 Houston, Texas

by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Skrabanek, $15.00 Houston, Texas In memory of Mrs. Albina Bunker

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik, $5.00 Dallas, Texas

by Circle of Czech Women, $7.00 Dallas, Texas In memory of Mr. Charles Krpec

by Sid and Justine Pokladnik, Dallas, Texas $5.00 In memory of Mrs. Carrie Vanduch

by SPJST Lodge 167, Penelope, Mrs. Marie Bartosh, secy. $5.00 In memory of Mr. Mitchell J. Kucera

by SPJST Lodge 167, Penelope, Mrs. Marie Bartosh, secy. $5.00 In memory of Mr. Elo David, Sr.

by Mr. and Mrs. Ed L. Faraizl, Fort Worth $5.00 In memory of Mr. William C. Turner

by Mr. and Mrs. Dun Kaspar and Danny $3.00 Farmers Mutual Protective Ass'n of Texas, Temple, donated $100 to the Home.

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n of Rosenberg, donated $100 to the Home.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nedbalek, Temple, Texas donated a picture, flowers and material.

Miss Helen Kubicek donated dish cloths to the Home.

Easter Egg Tree — donated to the Home; made by Youth Club of Lodge 20, Taylor, Mrs. Amelia Pokorny, youth leader.

SPJST Lodge No. 155, Austin, Raymond Prasatik, secretary, donated $10.

Pastor's Aid, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Coupland, Rev. Jewel Johnson, pastor, donated Easter favors to all the guests.

Christian Sisters of the Taylor Brethren Church donated cookies, cakes, etc., to all guests.

We wish to thank each of you for your generous donations to our Home.

We would like to have everyone visit our home at any time during the day any day of the week.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I, Mrs. Annie Kelldorf, Adm..

FRIENDSHIP CLUB, FORT WORTH Dear Members, Our next meeting will be June 7, at the Sokol Club, at 10:30 a.m.

Members are asked to bring a covered dish.

After the meeting, games will be played.

13 Mrs. Anna Korteff is about the same.

We miss our vice president, Mrs. Albin Bunker.

Hope to see all our members on June 7, at 10:30 a.m.

Fraternally, Stella Baleja, Reporter SPJST SOFTBALL TEAM LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Brothers and Sisters: On Thursday ni ght, May 18, we took a 3 to 1 win over the John E. Mitchell team. Lionel Schulz hurled a very good game allowing 3 hits, no base-on-balls and 8 strikeouts. This was a wellplayed game because no errors dewere committed by our team. Leading l hit ters were Lawrence Honza, with a triple; Pete Thomas, with a double and a walk; Bill Skrabanek, with a single and a sacrifice hit; Grover Moore, Lionel Schulz and Harry Wilkerson, with singles; and Jack Scott, with a sacrifice hit.

Then on Monday night, May 22, we won over the Binks Mfg. learn by a score of 3 to 1. Jim Scoggins had another outstanding game on the mound allowing 1 hit; 1 walk and 9 strikeouts. We have been very fortunate so far this season in that both of our pitchers, Lionel Schulz and Jim Scoggins, have been real effective on the mound and also have been receiving good support afield from the rest of the team.

This is what it takes to have a good and winning season for everyone to play as a team and not as individuals.

Leading hitters for this game were Lawrence Honza, Jack Scott and Harry Wilkerson, with singles; Connie Brennan, with a walk; and Wiley Beesley, with a sacrifice hit and a sacrifice fly.

Though we didn't get many hits, they were timely and mixed in with the sacrifice bunts and sacrifice fly, they all added up to 3 runs scored. This was more evidence of good team play which resulted in victory.

Before the game, most of the ball players went by our lodge home and attended our regular monthly meeting and modeled our new uniforms which are real classy and flashy. We have red caps, red socks, red shirts with SPJST on front and names of our 18 sponsors on the back of the shirts and white stretch nylon-orlon pants with red stripes. The team is really getting a lot of favorable comments from the other teams in our league and teams

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in other leagues. Needless to say the team is proud of these dressy uniforms and the lodge and all its membership is proud of the team and wishes them continued success in their play this soasen. Cur thanks to the good members and friends who were present at the last, tv,,, o 'games rooting for the team, especially noticeable were two exball players, Rill Galer and Jody Rejcek. We appreciate your presence and we urge those of you who haven't attended yet, to please do so before the season is over.

Last Monday night, May 29, our opponent, was Binks Mfg., Wednesday, night, May 31st, at 7:15 p. m. our opponent will be the very strong Armored Motor Service team with whom we are currently tied for 1st place in our Monday night league. Both of these games are make-up games.

The weekend of Friday night, May 20, thru May 28th we played in the Kiest (Dallas) Tournament in which there were many games played and a lot of results to he reported in mY next writeup. We do hope a lot of readers are keeping up with the team although you may not be able to attend some of our games, however, we do appreciate your interest and support.

As soon as second half league schedules are available, I will include them in my article.

Fraternally, Ben A. Jarma Lodge No. 84, Dallas ----SPJST LODGE NO. 20, -SKIDMORE

Dear Members: Our Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, will meet on the second Sunday, June 11th, at 2 p.m., at the Olmas Club Building.

In our March meeting, we voted on a delegate and alternate for the coming convention in June. Our delegate will be Brother Jos. Koliha, Jr., and alternate will be Brother Clifton Trlica.

I will see you all in our June meeting, and we will have refreshments.

Fraternally, Josephine Doubrava --SPJST---

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our next regular monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 7th at 7:30 p. m.

I have premium refund checks far the following members: John J. Bravenec Marsha K. Cajka

Henrietta Cunningham Joe Don Herman Deanne D. Jones Gail M. Komar Johana Krenek Jos. Krenek Randy McKee Ruby Merka Albert Novak Joe Patrunella Jos. Penicka Deborah J. Quitta Nancy A. Roche), Jerry Vytopil Albina Yeager The December, January and February checks have not been called for, by the following recipients: Hubert James Horeica W. J. Holy Denise K. Bartos Lillie IVI. Skrivanek John D. Skrivanek W. T. McDonald John G. Harmon William Milberger Ben B. Boriskie Edith Bayer Norman Jim Holubec Cyril Milberger Please call for your check at our next meeting, or send me a stamped, selfaddressed envelope.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kuder, Sec. Rt. 1, Box 610 Bryan, Texas 77801 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dear Brothers and Sisters: I will be present at the coming 21st convention in Houston beginning as of Sunday afternoon propared to accept any smaller gifts for our museum. You can bring anything with you that will go into a good-sized station wagon and I will bring it back to our museum to save you a lot Of packing and postage.

Your gifts will be entered in our Golden Book and will be here on display for everyone to see. Bring your gifts and let's make our SPJST Museum the best in Texas.

Again I would like to invite everymember of our SPJST and their friends to visit our museum and see for yourself what we have accomplished in just a little better than two years.

Fraternally yours, Otto Harms The Panama Canal reaches about 85 feet above sea level at its highest spot.

Weclner,day, May 31, 1972

SPJST Bulletin Board OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to the provisions of Article 39 it') of our by-laws, the Supreme Lodge, in its recent meeting in January, set the official date of the XXI Convention to commence June 19, 1972, in the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Fraternally, R. A. Urbanovsky, Secretary Supreme Lodge, SPJST FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS The fall meeting of DiStrict I will be held on Sunday, November 5, 1972, at Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

• • The fall-meeting of District III will be held on Sunday, October 29, 1972, with SPJST Lodge No. 135 of Ennis, hosting the event.

Johnnie Krizan, District III President • • The fall district meeting of District V will be held on Sun4y, October 15, 1972. Lodge No. 81 will host the meeting at the American Legion Hall on Highway 36, 2 miles south of Rosenberg.

Tillie Helmcamp, • District V Secretary ---SRIST--

S.P.J.S-T. REST HOME ADDRESsES:

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drina P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P. 0. Box 347 Needville. Texas 77461 —.SPJSTYOUTII

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YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Up-coming events in the youth department: • • DISTRICT YADs District I — Aug. 6 — (place, tentative) District II — July 9 (place tentative) tative) District III — June 25 — Lodge 25,

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District ry - June 11 — IOOF Hall, Abilene District V — July 16 — Lodge 88 (tentative) District VI — July 16 — Lodge 40, Hillje

Wednesday, May 31, 1973 District VII — July 23 — Floresville State YAD — (Talent, crafts, and Beseda) — August 20, 1912 Temple High School State YAD Royalty — Lodge 25, Ennis — September 17, 1972.

Watch for other important dates, places and events to appear here each week.

Fraternally, (Mrs.) Dorothy Massey, State Youth Director FROM THE THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT III YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY, JUNE 25, 1972, AT SPJST LODGE NO. 35, ENNIS Are your entries in the mail to reach your youth director not later than June 5th? With the convention the week prior to June 25, this is very important because you will not want to miss out on the contests this year.

Watch your Vestnik for program announcements which will be similar last year with all the fun and excitement we can put into one year.

New copies of the Rule Book are being issued and if you do not have one, ask your leader to order them for you.

Always keep it in a safe place because the rules are not due for any changes and you can refer to it for all the information you may need pertaining to youth club membership.

We are looking forward to a good camp this year and I might remind leaders that if your qualifications lists are not in, mail them to me immediately. Be slue all birthdays are checked because the age limit is lower than that of other activities and with our crowded camp we must make sure the ones eligible do have a chance to attend.

We welcome our new leaders into the summer activities and think you will enjoy your work. Our many thanks to leaders who are stepping out. You have built a good program in your lodges and everyone knows that a good leader's ability is the basis on which clubs grow.

Fraternally, Wilma Nesuda, District 3 Youth Director —ZAPJST-

DISTRICT IV YAD PROGRAM

This is an invitation to all to attend the District IV YAD which will be held at the IOOF Hall, 1909 Pine St. in Abilene, on June 11, 1972.

Registration and Set Up Crafts —

visTN/ ft 1 to 2 p.m.

Line Up for Talent — 2:15 p.m.

Program Begins — 2:30 nen.

Welcome Introduction of Guests and Officers Pledge to Flag — Mark Barta "America" (sung by all) Individual Talent, ages 6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 Group Talent — Juniors, 6-12; Seniors, 13-17 15 Minute Break Royalty Contest Recognition of Judges and Youth Leaders District IV Point Contest Awards Crowning Of Queen — Felicia 1Vlacha Sceptor to King -- Brent Sosolik Awarding of Prizes Lunch We will have two special contests.

1. Prizes to youth club that has the most entries per active youth.

2. Drawing for youth prizes, 5 prizes, el each.

Each family is asked to bring cake, cookies, kolache or sandwiches for lunch, the same as last year. We will also have the kitty set-up to help pay for cups, plates, napkins, ice, tea, sugar and hall rental.

Let's all help our youth make this the best YAD by coming to the YAD at Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Heisler, District IV, DYD FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Our next youth club meeting will be June 4th. The meeting will start at 12:30 instead of 3 o'clock, the usual time to attend the socials you must attend the meeting or give me a good excuse. June 4th is also "Splash Day." We will have snow cones, pop corn, drinks, rides and moon walk. We will have a beauty contest for the girls, ages 6 to 17. Mrs. Wehring and Mrs. Broz will be in charge of the beauty contest. There will be prizes and maybe a contest for the boys. Any youth club members 14 to 17 years old can get their dance tickets from me at the meeting.

I will have a meeting with the new junior and teen officers on June 1st, at 7 p.m.

Louise Knapick, Youth Leader

15 LODGE NO. 4, HALLET"LSVILLE Dear Readers, Our club held its meeting at the Grant Building on May 14. Being Mother's Day, the club members presented an appropriate program for the mother lodge members present. They also gave each mother present a carnation. Next month the members decided to have a program for the fathers. After the meeting the children enjoyed playing volley ball.

Sorry Miss Zabransky and I weren't able to attend Spring Training at Taiton because of bad weather. I'm sure it would have been profitable for both of us.

A big kiss, hug and than* you to you club 'members and your parents, for giving my assistant and inc a surprise party on May 7. That homemade ice cream just hit the spot. Boy, was it delicious! I appreciate and cherish the gown and perfume you gave me. You were a marvelous group to work with and I hope you'll continue your enthusiasm. 'Many thanks to your parents for helping me cut so many, many, times. I'll be around, if I can help you don't hesitate to ask me. Good luck to your new leader and her assistant.

Brother Charles Galetka won our adult door prize and Diane Holly won children's, Jean Zak won the May birthday cake. Lunch and refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Leona Miculka, Youth Leader —SPJST--

LODGE NO. 160, SI N ANGELO

Dear Members and Friends, On May 20 we had our regular monthly Meeting, and planned several of our activities for the next six months.

The youth have planned most of the outdoor activities during the summer months. Any members who have been missing out on these activities are being cheated out of a lot of fun; besides the points they do not earn.

On the 1st of June the youth leader will be Mrs. Beatrice Socha. I will be her assistant. She has been a great help to me, so I know she will be a good leader. The youth can be a help to her by attending all the meetings and activities.

Time is drawing near for our Y It is June 11, at the IOOF Hall in Abilene. I am sure all the youth are busy with their crafts and talent. At this

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we will have the points awards, I want to say thanks to the youth for being such . a wonderful group. I enjoyed my 2 years as a leader. I also want to thank the parents for helping.

We all had a lot of fun. Let's make this next year better by increasing cur membership. aternally, IVfargie Socha, Youth Leader

will need 'to do during our meeting.

We will fill out entry blanks for everyone who will be participating in craft.

Be ready to tell what you plan to enter. These blanks will then have to he turned in to our DYD by June 20th.

At this meeting we start collecting our youth club dues. These dues will be for the period June 1, 1572 to June 1, 11)73.

—SPJST.— LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Just a rominder that our meeting will be June 4 at 1:30 o'clock because of the St. Mary's picnic, some of the members want to go, so don't forget — 1:30 p.m.

We will have a Father's Day program, just a short one.

Also, don't forget your YAD entry blanks we need to have them this week, ,so we can send them off.

We will be seeing you Friday, we need you to practice on your dances and other parts, so be sure and come.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz —SPJSTLODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

Dear Readers, Last meeting of the youth club's year was held with fair attendance.

Mr. Tom McLaughlin of New York City was the guest speaker, He is on a special research job with one of the major plants in Ennis. The speech consisted of the advantages and disadvantages with living in New York City and Texas. He explained some particular sites to see when on vacation in New York City. After the speech the youth enjoyed an open discussion.

The youth decided to contribute to the swimming pool project at the Sokol.

During the Polka Festival the youth had a sale which netted $592. This was a grand success. Top saleslady was Bobbie Moucka $250. and following Benny Valek and Della. Zhanel.

Youth who were lucky at the door prizes were Bobbie Moucka, Veniece Bryant, and Judy Patak. Mrs. Mike Wensowitch was the lucky mother.

The officers elected at this meeting were President — Bobbie Moucka, Vice President — Veniece Bryant; Secretary --Deniece Bryant and Treasurer --Marvin Patak. Since the meeting was so lengthy, the remaining officers will be elected during the June meeting

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which is June 4.

At this time, I want to thank the mother Lodge No. 135, my assistant Addle Valek, all the youth's parents and the youth for all the wonderful cooperation that I have received in my four years as youth leader with the club. I have experienced many undertakings and gained many friends who I will never forget. It has been four challenging years and I know I will miss out on all the activity whether it be social or educational. One thing to keep in mind; our youth are our leaders tomorrow.

Also, I am glad to see my successors who are Elizabeth Bryant and Rosie Zhanel who I know are deeply interested in youth and will keep the youth interested and active.

Fraternally, Mrs. Joe A. Slovak, Youth Leader

We will make plans fcr our trip to Six Flags, which will be on Sunday, June 25th. Members, if you are interested in this trip, it is important that you come to the meeting and sign up for the trip so that Ave can order your ticket. The youth flub will pay for the bus, but each individual will have to pay for their own admission ticket into the park. Prices of tickets are $4.30 — children (3 to 11 years old) and $5.15 for adults (12 and older). Be sure to have the money for your ticket, Thursday night, June 1st.

As of June 1, 1972, I will take on the duties of youth leader. I would like to say thank you to Sister Marie Mihatsch, for being the good youth leader that she has been. She is a very nice and talented person, and I have enjoyed working with her these past 5 months as her assistant.

Cur youth club will have 2 new assistants, and they are Mrs. Leon (Vallie) Zavodny and Mrs. Raymond (Sandy) Sodek. I am looking forward to working with these 2 fine ladies and we will try to do our best in the things concerning our youth club.

Fraternally, (Mrs.) LaVerne Vanicek, Co-Youth Leader —SPJST---

—SPJST-LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

Dear Members, Reminding you of our regular meeting 'tomorrow night, Thursday, June 1, EA 7:30 p . m. We will have the talent elimination contest first and then have our youth club meeting.

We would like to encourage mme talent participation in all age groups 6 — 9, 10 -- 12, 13 — 14 and 15 — 17.

Also group talent, Juniors 6 — 12, and Seniors 13 — 17. Come prepared Thursday night, June 1, to compete in the talent contest.

There will be important things we

Dear Readers, On our Friday night socials we have been making somethings for Father's Day. We are taking ash trays and gluing pictures to the bottom. This is being done for our projects.

On June 4th, we will hold our next meeting. We will discuss going to Camp for next year which will be from July 30 to August 5.

We will go to the rest home on June 14th.

Fraternally, Margaret Lander, Reporter

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:Hillje. For new business we are planning a trip this summer.

Then for a craft we each made a recipe holder.

We had a lot Of fun and I hope to see everyone at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Melany Drastata (10) LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held Sunday, May 21. After the adult meeting we had a guest speaker who was from New York City. He gave us a very inteiesting speech about New York.

We are collecting Woosie caps,1"epsi Cola caps, and Mountain Due 7'y" caps.

We discussed A, few facts on summer camp and Youth Achievement Day. See you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Vera Wensowitch (10) District VII Youth Club officers. Seated, L to R: President Connie Prncir (117); and Vice President Marsha Elzner (56).

Standing, L to R: Secretary Susan Pavliska (117), Treasurer Scott Eliff (117); and Sgt.-at-Arms John Pavliska (117). Reporter Randy Sijansky (56), is not pictured.

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Our meeting for this month was held on May 14. After the mother lodge's meeting. The youth had a Mother's Day program. Later we had our meeting.

The new business was camp and it was decided to have a Father's Day program. Other business was YAD. At the next meeting, the new officers will start their duties.

After the meeting the club played volleyball. The door prize winners were children's, Diane Holly; adult's, Brother Charles Galetka. Jean Zak won the May birthday cake. Refreshments were then served.

Fraternally, Sharon Miculka (13), Reporter -SPJST-

NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, May 14, 1972 was the last regular meeting of the Hallettsville Youth Club Of this youth year. Most of all, however, it was Mother's Day. To honor our mothers, the youth club presented a short program after the mother lodge meeting. Each mother present received a flower pinned on by one of the youth club members.

The youth club had a short meeting.

The booth and our poster at the district meeting were discussed. Since LODGE

next month is time for Father's Day, the youth club will present a program to honor our fathers. After the adjournment of the meeting a game of volleyball was played.

Only a week earlier the youth club surprised our youth leaders, Mrs. Mikush and Mrs. Miculka, with a farewell party. Homemade ice cream was made for the occasion. Also in remembrance of the youth club they were each presented with a gift. Various other activities took place during the party. Then Mrs. Miculka and Mrs. Mikush thanked us and wished us luck in the future.

We are happy to have as our new youth leader Miss Helen Zabransky, and her assistant, Mrs. Edwin Gallia.

I'm sure we will have a splendid youth year this year.

Fraternally, Marcie Holy (16) President _se:rep-LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, On May 20th, we had our monthly meeting.

Jeanette Hlavaty called the meeting to order.

Melany Drastata led us all in the pledge then Stephen Hlavaty led the motto and Marilyn Vincik led us in the prayer.

For old business, we talked about

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SALLE Dear Readers, On May 20th we held over meeting with Mrs. Jim Sembera as our leader.

Jeanette Hlavaty called the meeting to order.

Melany Drastata, led the pledge, Marilyn Vincik led the prayer and Stephen Hlavaty led the motto.

We discussed summer camp and District YAD, and we talked about takdng a trip in July.

Mrs. Jim Sembera, showed us how to make a craft. The craft was a recipe holder. Mrs. Nowlin, Mrs. Hlavaty and Mrs. Drastata also attended the meeting.

I hope to see everyone at the next meeting.

Fraternally, David Drastata (8) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held Sunday, April 21.

A swimming party for May 26 was discussed and it was decided to have it at the Mazanec farm at 6:30.

New officers elected are as follows: President — Julie Slovak Vice President — Debbie Galler Secretary — Cindi Slovak Treasurer — Thomas Galler Flag Bearer — David Slovak Junior Reporter — Theresa Vernetti Teen Reporter — Becky Schiemenz Sergeant-at-Arms — Ray Sims Congratulations to all of you new (officers.

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The two "Mothers of the Year" chosen by the youth club were Mrs. Eugene Slovak, and runner-up Mrs. Stanislay.

Since this was the Mothr's Day meeting, some of the girls of the youth club helped serve the dinner.

Fraternally, Theresa Vernetti, Junior Reporter ----seJ LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, Lodge 24, Cyclone held its regular monthly meeting Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p. m. President Sharon Schiller called the meeting to order. The roll was called and the minutes were read.

The treasurer's report was given also.

At the youth meeting we discussed some ideas where we would take our trip this year. We will discuss more about this at our next meeting.

Our new business concerned a skating party planned for this month. This will be held at the Skate Haven in Temple. We will eat at the Dairy Queen.

At the meeting we had election of officers for 1972 - 1973. They are as follows: President — Arleen Cabin Vice-President — Alan Tyrock Secretary -- Deborah Haisler Treasurer -- Clayton Cabla Reporter — Jimmy Spanhel I wish the new officers the best of luck in their offices..

After the election of officers the meeting was then adjourned. Our next regular monthly meeting will be Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30 p. m. Everyone try to be present.

Fraternally, Fay Zavodny -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, On May 6th we held our monthly meeting at '2 p. m.

There was an election of officers held. The incoming officers were: President — Melinda Faust Vice - President — Deborah Sebesta Secretary — Becky Lednicky Treasurer— Gary Junek Photographer— Jan Schoenemann Sgt.-at-Arms — Michael Junek On April 23rd we held a baseball game with a light supper afterwards.

It was a lot of fun and we had some visitors, too.

In our April meeting we had a guest speaker. Mr. Ernest Jakubik gave us

a speech on how the SPJST began and how it has grown and prospered through the years with the help of its many faithful workers.

On Tuesday, May 2nd the youth club gave a banquet to their parents to honor them in their task of getting us to meetings and helping out where they could. Our guest speaker for the evening was Rev. John Gantt.

Remember, youth members, that on the next meeting date we will be going on a hike after the meeting, be sure and come in something comfortable.

We have had about 5 new members at our club at the last couple of meetings. Also, we had a good many visitors.

Hope to see everyone soon.

Fraternally, Deborah Sebesta, Secretary SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers, On May 21, we had our monthly meeting. It was brought to order by President Chris Mandak. The sergeantat-arms then led in the pledge of allegiance. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and approved.

We then had our refreshments.

Old business. We discussed the alnight party we had at our lodge last month, and the Czech Festival we had May 20, at Old Town Village. Even though we worked hard, it was an enjoyable day.

New business. We discussed the District IIi YAD to be held June 25, at Lodge 25, Ennis.

We then had our door prize drawing.

1st place, Greg Hopey, 2nd place, Jay Franka, and 3rd place, Ann Scott.

Then we had the election of officers for the year 1972-73. They are: President _ Debbie Becan Vice President -- Ann Scott Secretary — Camille Mandak Treasurer — Jackie Becan Reporter — Chris Mandak Sergeant-at-Arms -- Jay Franka.

Our meeting was then adjourned. I wish to congratulate all our new officers.

Fraternally, Chris Malidak, Reporter

Wednesday, May 31, 1972

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Novy Tabor No. 17 at Caldwell, Texas, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ALBINA SKRABANEK, who passed away April 26, 1972, at the age of 74 years.

Sister Skrabanek was born in the Providence Community in Burleson 'County. She was a member of the Mutual Aid Society and Christian Sisters, all of New Tabor. She attended school at Providence and Cameron. Mrs. iSkrabanek worked for Vychopen's Dry Goods Store for a number of years.

She taught school for a short time prior to her marriage. She taught every age group in the New Tabor Sunday School, and was a charter member of 'the New Tabor Christian Sisters. Included in her hobbies were gardening, cooking, growing and enjoying flowers.

Survivors include three sons; Melvin of Caldwell, James of Waco, and Henry of Dallas; one brother, Joe Kachtik of Caldwell; one sister, Mrs. Rosie Mais of Caldwell; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, and one daughter Mrs. Marjorie Heinsohn, who died in 1966.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 28, 1972, in the New Tabor Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery with arrangements under the direction 'of BowersHarvey-Schiller Funeral Home.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Andrew Vavra Melvin Skrabanek Willie Trcalek -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 9. Snook, in behalf of all the members of the lodge, wish to ex-

Wednesday, May 31, 1972 press our very deep sympathy to the family of our departed brother, HENRY KOVAR, who passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 25, at 8:45 p.m.

Brother Kovar was born on August 21, 1894, near Tunis, Texas, to George and Theresa Sontag Kovar. On October 7, 1317, lie married Miss Minnie Vajdak in Snook. In 1919 he started in business in Snook, where he owned and operated the Kovar Lumber Co. Brother Kovar was a faithful and life-long member of the Snook Brethren Church (Independent) and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 9, Snook, and the CSH Lodge in New Tabora He was very well known and loved in Snook as many people, whether related to him or not, knew him as "Grandpa Kovar," His kindness and presence are missed by all.

Funeral services for Brother Kovar Were held at Snook Brethren Church on March 28, at 2 p.m. Rev. John Gantt officiated. Burial followed in the Snook Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Vajdak Kovar of Snook; daughters Mrs. Harry Hart (Albina) of Somerville, Mrs. Ernest Sebesta (Viola) of Wellborn, Mrs. Arnold Foetermann (Minnie) of Bryan; sons, Raymond, Richard and Edwin Kovar, all of Snook; two brothers, Joe Kovar of Caldwell, and Will Kovar of Snook; four half-brothers, Frank Kovar of Beasley, Charlie Kovar of Caldwell, Julius Blaha of Houston, and Henry Blaha of Snook; 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lenora Sebesta Anita Sebesta Maude Lenda Jakubik -SPJSTLAST RITES HELD FOR

MRS. CHRISTOPHER, Mrs. Fannie Winkler Christopher, age 88, died Monday, April 17, 1972, in the Wailer County Hospital at 6:45 a.m.

She was a member of Wailer County Lodge No. 42.

Mrs. Christopher was born on February 24, 1884, in Czechoslovakia to the parents of Annie and Charles Winkler. She came to this country with her parents, one brother, and two sisters when she was six years old. They settled in Waller County at the Sunny-

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In 1962, she was married to Frank Christopher. There were nine children (two having died in infancy). Mr. Christopher died in 1923 and at that time Mrs. Christopher continued farming with the help of her children.

In 1940, she moved to Hempstead where she was an active member of the First Baptist Church, but had been in declining health the past two years.

She then entered the Sweetbriar Nursing Home, Hempstead, in February,, 1972. On April 15, she was transferred to Waller County Hospital.

Three of her children preceded her in death: Earl in 1944, Alice in 1953, and Nat in 1969. Mrs. Christopher is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Maggie) Hartman of Sunnyside, Mrs. Ervin (Frankie) Fisbeck, and Mrs. Irene Harrison of Houston. She had a son, Frank Allen Christopher of Fort Worth; ten grandchildren and fifteen ,greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18th, at 3 p.m. at McWilliams Funeral Home in Hempstead with the Rev. R. L. Self officiating. Burial was at the White Chapel Cemetery in the Sunnyside Community. Pallbearers were all grandsons: Jimmy Allen Christopher, De Soto, Charles Fishbeck, Charles Raymond, Henry Swatman of Houston, Calvin Hartman, and Charles Smith, both of Lake Jackson.

Cheryl Gaydosik, Reporter -5PJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 9, Snook, we, the Resolution Committee express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother, VERNON JURRIES, who passed away at his home on Monday, April 10, 1972 at 3:30 p.m.

Brother Jurries was born at Mill Creek, Washington County, on May 27, 1917. He was the son of Robert Jurries and Rosie Ripple Jurries. He attended the Greenvine Public School. On September 15, 1929, he was baptized into the Baptist faith at the Greenvine Baptist Church. On July 21, 1940, he was united in marriage with Miss Edna Webernick at St. John's Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. Brother Jurries served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy, assigned to the Pacific Theater. He lived for many years in Houston where he

engaged in the plumbing, sporting 'goods, and hardware business. From Houston, he and his family moved to Brookshire, and in June, 1968, became Tesidents of Burleson County. He was a member of the Snook Brethren Church (Independent), a member of SPJST Lodge No. 9, of Snook, and a member of the American-international Cbarloais Association.

During the time he lived in Burleson County he made many, many friends.

His presence is missed by all who knew him. He had suffered a long illness, but during that time he never lost his interest in the SPJST and continued to sell insurance for our Society.

The funeral services for Brother Jurries were held on Wednesday, April 12, at 2 pin. at the Snook Brethren Church (Independent); with Rev. John Gantt officiating. Burial followed at the Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Webernick Jurries; his daughters, Mrs. Robert Hunter and Miss Margaret Jurries, both of Houston; his brother, R. J. Jurries of Houstol1; his sisters, Mrs. Marvin Ellisor, Mrs. Bruce Weaver, Mrs. Wesley Lueckerneyer, and Mrs. John Campbell, all of Houston; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jurries of HouSton also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lenora Sebesta Anita Sebasta Maude Lenda Jakubik -6P56TItems

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SUMMER COURSES IN SLAVONIC LANGUAGES AT TEXAS A&.M UNIV. The following course will be offered at Texas A&M University during the summer semester. If you are interested in taking any of them contact Dr. J. A. Dabbs, Head Dept. of Modern Languages, or Dr. John M. Skrivanek, 'teacher of the courses, and they will give you full details.

First Semester: June 5 — July 12 Czech 387 — Readings in Czech.

Czech 627 — Introduction to Scientific Czech for graduate students.

Russian 389 — Readings in Russian.

Russian 609 Introduction to Scientific Russian.

Second Semester: July 14 — Aug. 18

20 Czech 388 — Reading in Czech.

Czech 628 — Readings in Scientific Czech.

Russian 390 — Readings in Russian, continued.

Russian 610 — Readings in Scientific Russian.

Scientific Czech The Department of Modern Languages is again offering Czech 627, Introduction to Scientific Czech and Czech 628, Readings in Scientific Czech. These courses correspond to the 600-level courses in French, German, And Russian.

Introduction to Scientific Czech (Czech 627) is an intensive course to prepare graduate students to read scientific materials; Czech 62.8, Readings in Scientific Czech, will deal with reading and translation of selected texts relating to various fields. It is designated to develop technical vocabulary and facility in reading technical materials.

Jan Amos Komensky (Comenius), a Czech, was a great educational figure, who is called the "Teacher of Nations" by some, and "Father of Modern Educational Methods" by others. He was indeed a colossal figure, but only in recent years have his ideas received the respect they merit.

Texas has a population of some 500,000 people of Czech extraction, and many of our teachers will be working in areas where Czech would be a useful tool. Texas A&M University is performing a national service by offering a critical language like Czech to our students.

Since there is no Princeton Exam for the Czech language, the Ph.D. language qualifying exam for doctoral candidates will be given by our Department of Modern Languages. It has already been established in the Graduate College that an adequate body of material exists in the language field of Education so that no objection would be anticipated if a doctoral student asks to use Czech under options I, II, or III. Last summer 17 Ph.D. candidates registered for the course.

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A RANCHER IN IIilis OWN RIGHT April 23, 1923, at Uvalde, Texas, marks the birthdate and place of Dolph Briscoe, Jr., truly a distinguished Texan. Since 1939, when he was named valedictorian of his class at Uvalde, he has piled one unselfish achievement upon another. In 1943 he graduated from the University of Texas, then served in World War II before returning to serve in the Texas Legislature from 1949 to 1957. He has been recognized often for his contributions to conservation and ranching. He has held top posts in state and regional Chambers of Commerce, and was named "Mr. South Texas" in Laredo in 1967. The 1966 recipient of Texas Agricultural Extension Service's KnappPorter Award for distinguished service to agriculture, he remains president of Briscoe Ranch, Inc., and chairMan of the board, First State Bank of Uvalde and Security Bank at Pearsall, and is a director of Alamo National Bank, San Antonio. Dolph Brisco is married to the former Betty Jane Slaughter of Austin. They have three children, Janey, 21, Dolph III (Chip), 18, and Cele, 15.

His sincere belief in law and order, tax reform, tourism, communications, mass transportation and a broad employment policy are some of his many concerns for all Texans. His devotion to the personal interest of our youth, drug abuse, the protection and maintenance of the natural resources have been Dolph Briscoe's major problems to be solved.

(Paid Pol. Adv.) -SP. 1 ST-WAYNE CONNALLY The pioneer Connally family has deep roots in the heart of Texas soil. youngest son, Wayne, age 49, a man of the soil is making a bid for the lieutenant governorship. This is no surprise since he has the penchant for service that seems to be a family characteristic.

Wayne's fath-x, J. B. Connally, a v. ell-known and respected Texas pioneer, served as County Clerk of Wilson County, when Wayne was a boy. His brother, Merrill, has served as both county commissioner and judge, there.

And, of course, Wayne's brother, John, served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy under President Kennedy and Governor of Texas prior to the appointment of his recent position as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

Elected to the State H o use of Repre-

Wednesday, May 31, 1972 sentatives in 1964, and the Senate in 1966, he has been instrumental in passing Amendment No. One, the "Agricultural Land. Use Amendment." This amendment has saved thousands of tax dollars for many of our farmers and ranchers.

Wayne's dedication to matters pertkining to people in farming and ranching also carries over to the field of conservation. He is chairman of the Senate Parks and Wildlife Committee as well as vice chairman Of the Agriculture Committee. He serves on nine other committees as well.

After attending public schools in San Antonio and Floresville, Connally attended the University of Texas in Austin, but his education was inteXrupted

by World War II when he vol&teered for service in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged, in 1946 and returned to Floresville to engage in the family business of' developing permanent Coastal Bermuda grass under irrigation.

Wayne's wife, Kay, and their children, Wyatt J., 15, Pamela Kay, 12, and Wesley Wayne, 5, remath on their Floresville ranch while Wayne is campaigning.

(Paid Pol. Adv.) AMERICAN CREED I do not choose to be a common man.

It is my right to be uncommon . . . if I can. I seek opportunity . . not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to tail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a handout. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the calm state of utopia. 1 will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a dole. I will never cower before any master not bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself; enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, "This I have done." All this is what it means to be an American.

Buy U. S. bads PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of 'America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

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NA PRAIIU SJEZDOW2C1I DNU. VeMiere oa,.;e dens•vo uspokojoie a hrdo nad nspechern a sluihou poskytnuton nazi Jednotou behein poslednich 75 let. E,adGacnost vyZadttje odvahu, oddanost, riehopnost a vethy cil! Speleenym fisilim a svornou spolupraci Jednota SI9J5T Etude zaujati elm dale tim lepsi mista na poll poji g'ujieim. o

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Stojime na prahu XXI. Sjezdu SPJ ST. Nezapominejme ani na okam2ik, ze sjezcl jest vrcholnym zakonodarnYm telesem Jednoty. Ma pine p ray() metal stanovy a pravidla k dobru celku, ureovati smernice do bucloucnosti.

Vgechny pPedbei','ne piipravy k lasp‘6nernu sjezclovemu zasedani budou dokon6ene. po jeho skoneeni, dalgj roky u.:1-2Uineno vedeni a sluZeb Menstvu budou pFipsany do archivu Jednoty.

Slovanka .pocIporuiici jeclnota statu Texas vyrostla z nepatrneho semenka ye sicuteeneho ob:a zasluhou odvahy, trpelivesti, proziravoAi a vytrvale prace. BYti elenern znarnene vice ne l tajne heslo a stisk ruky, zakladnjra kadrern je SITU BA na gim rodinam poskYtujici: bezreenou ochranu vyhocinYmi jsou nejen zdrave, ale oil torn prospegnou investici. Zbuclovana na porozumeni a ohledupinosti ke druhYm, SPJST vyrostla na jednu z vynikajicich instituci zivotniho poji gteni v Texasu.

POSLICROVE JARA Potfieek se rozbehl k udoli, vhiky jeho ku kvetinkain "Vstavejte, Vy opozdilkY, jii je eas, pohled'te jak na nas voles jaro zas!'

Kvetinky hued mnou Si oeka znavena, pro ne jaro novy iivot znamena.

V'S'ude jii se budi kvitky k iivotu, hoj! Co je to veseleho jasotu..

Tei brook tidy protahuje na mezi, 1,7: eeko voles • "Jaro flude itezi Karel V. Kuttan.

Fraternalni einnost SPJST zahrnuje dospele elenstvo i mlade2 vSeho veku...

Spojeno spoleenYm diem, elenove ism vedeni k dobroeinnosti, snafZenlivsotl spertsmanstvi. Do jednoho kruhu se sez ruzn:;Teh then 'Zivota a tim representuji lid svSrch osad a /nest. Prostrednictvim radu dosahuji chilMitSrch einft, je2 by se Zadnemu jednotlivci nepodalily. SPJST einnost v ramci jednoty jest rozsaila a rozmanita. A take pamatujme na to Ze mistni lady jsou

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hlavnim pracujicim telesem samy v sobe k•ere pestuji to Zadane bratrstvi mezi alenstvem a ne nale Illavni Ufadovna z ktereho telesa Olenstvo vidi nekoho jen obaas!

Oddil dopisovatelii Vgem 'denim tadu Velehrad eislo 19 Moulton, Texas Timto yam vlem davam na vedomi Ic odstu.puji co tajemnik tadu Velehrad cis., 19. Jsem nemocen a nemotno mi vice vykonavat povinnosti tajemnika. UZ ani nevidim abych kidit karu, vlak jsem toho dost uZil za tech padesat roku co jsem v'gdy byl v nejakem tirade. Co jsem tech resoluci Umrtnich napsal a kolik proslovu na, pohtbech! Tak uZ" je eas abych sel na odpoeinek. Rad v ialy jsem nalemu tadu a vam mill bratti cely ten eas slouIil ale dal to nejde.

V padu potteby obrat'te se na naaeho finaneniho tajemnika jehoZ adresa je: Alfonse Kristinik, Rt. 4, Schulenburg, Texas 78956.

A ty bratte redaktore 8efeiku prosim uvetejni techto par tadkil za colti dekuji ptedem.

VZdy vag Ferda Mieulka (CtenSr bratte Ferdo: Doufam, ze za celou naafi bratrskou jednotu SPJST mohu vyslovit srdeene diky za praci dobte a svedkomite vykonanou a ptati aby Vale volnejli pristi doba byla dlouha, zdrava a veseld. — red.)

22 ZtLiAtui Oznameni hiclu. Karel Jonas Zis1.0 28 East Bernard, Texas M_ili brati'i a sestry, Timto _yam v gem Cleniun clavain ve(let Se na g e Padova schtize se bude odvYvat jak obyeejne: prvni Oervnu (4. eervita). Priklaclam k tome je to chtleSita seinize jen;; od minute schrtze bylo vechno ociloSeno az do teto priSti sclatize, Laic ja cloufam, pfildete v pinem poetu a 0,e s naini Uredniky v gichni radovi elenove dobre uznani a porady a tak neztipomente si odelat koleeko na kaleneidri 4. o thou hodinach odpoledne.

Dale prikladam sestry a bratri Se v teto pri gti schtizi budeme odbyvat tak zvany "Mother's a Father's Day", tak j.ak jsme to odbyvali po mnoho rokto klub miadeSe prednese ,kratgi program, a pak bode nasledovat pobaveni a zakusky a vge obeSerstveni i to penive (neb jak rikaji (beekove), tak doufarn Se piljdete se s rialTli pobavit, a jegte ehci pridati, jestli je yam drahYm maminkam moSno, prosim prineste nejakY ten koldeek a nebo ten dort, a o cistatrii jicilo jako v2cly vice se postal'a i-adovy vYbor. Tak nashledanou se 'legime 4. eeryna.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Stanley Barton, misto pi-ed.

---SP .TST — Temple, Texas Cteni bratti a sestry: Dnes etrnaet dni zpatky jsem byl operovan na zacpanou zilu mezi srdcem a moSkem coZ je dosti vaSna, operace. US' jsem na ceste k uzdraveni a pomalu jiS pracuji. V Servenci vyeisti druhou stranu a budu snad zase jak novY. SrdeSne yam vgem dekuji za vase navgtevy, pozdravni listky, a kvetiny s kterYrna jste nine poctili a srdeSne si toho vaSim a doufam Se ' yarn to nekdy budu moct neeim oplatit. Dekuju yam jegte jednou.

S bratrskYm pozdravem, Otto Hanug —SP.TST2enskS, Krouiek, Fort Worth sestry: Zdeluji va.m, Se nag e schtize v eer yno bude ye etvrtek veeer 8. Cervna, v Narodni sini. Vlastne . schuze nebud:e, neb to bode rodinny yeeirek z veSeri pro celou rodinu. pro Slenky a "deny zdarma. Na vaSeri bode ro gtend slepice se vg im co k tomu patSi, elenky prosime aby donesly peelvo. Prijd'te v gechny, spoleene se pobavit.

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V posledni schrizi snad byla nand, navgteva. My jsme nebyli neb mantel onemccnel a musel do nemocnice kde pobyl 8 dni. Diky Bohu, pane se 130zdravuje a doulame, Se na ten veeirek uZ bode Opine zclray. Proto dnes podayam jen kratkou zpravu.

Jak jsem psala minute, Se pet sester obcirSi darky. Byly to sestry: Mildred Roberts, Mary Ann Kfivanek, Dona Hubenak, Inez Kaivanek a Helen Zich. Door prize obdrZela sestra Rose Strnad.

Narozeniny v mesici kvetnu sestry: Ester Bell Hubenak, Mary Bylsma, Flora Gee a ja. Bylo jim zazpivano "Happy Birthday' a piano aby ye zdravi se doekaly mnoho jinYch. Nage predsedkyne pi. Bylsma se pHgti mesic stehuje zpet do San Antonio, jejiho bYvaleho domova. Velice nerady ji ztracime, ale pi-ejeme ji mnoho gtesti a zvlaste zdravi. Budeme j i vzpoininat. A sestra Millie Vruble z manSelem Rudolf Vruble, odleti 5. eervna do Ceskaslavenska na navgtevu k pribuznYm. Prejeme jim ptijerrine cestovani a gt'astny navrat domil Pro dne gek ukonoim s pozdravem na vgechny Stellate. Mejte se v giehni dobre.

Alosie Beoan, dopisOvatelka —SPJST--

Polka Festival v Ennis, Texas Opet tspegnYm Nag gestY vYroeni Polka Festival mane jia za sebou a mtideme smele Se se nam °pet vydatil i pees nepriznive poeasi. CelYch 5 let nam gtesti nralo, Se jsme meli na, prtivod pekne poeasi ale letos pr gelo cele dopoledne v sobotu taltSe z prtivodu bylo jen velmi malo a ti co se odve,Sili do degte tak meli kryt z plastiky. Sokolici docela glapali pe gky v degti. Vgechny ty krasne "Floats' Sill odekorovane vozy museli se nechat stat v suchu nebot' by jinak byly twine zkaSeny. Jaka, to Akoda tolika lidstva odev gacl a museli se °Mei toho co jindy bYva nejpeknelgi a nejprednej gi — ten na g prftvod inestem! JenSe co se cla delat? 31nak vgechny Sty 1. sine men tolik navgtevnikft Se sotva staSili je absiotieat.

A docela nic Sadny nedbal Se kolem kaScie sine je tolik blata a marastu, vgude pino Mi. a veseli. Abyste si udeiali lisudek kolik bylo lidi tak yam sdelim, Se v jedne sini (a jsau tarn 4) melt v sobotu pfipraveno hodno vgeho jidla a Pr' torn meli 2100 (slovy 21 set) liber barbecue a z toho jim zbylo jen velmi mato. Na druhe si-

Ve sttedu 31. t y4na 1972 ni zas pry- y ypottebovali 21, galonfi kyseleho Sell v sobotu. Z toho .si mdiete udelat ptedstavu kolik muselo bYti lidi aby ta, jidla vzali za sve. A tak to bylo na v gech sinich, tolik vzdy se upeee koldeft a gtrridlu a pi-ece mail vhly sotva. dosti. A vite proe? protake kaidYm lokern je vice lid! odjinud a tent() Polka Festival je Sim dale tim v01411 podnikein! Ty naAe &site kuchatky si myni umenim ziskali to nejlepSi pavest a k chce jen to eeske peeivo a dobre jidlo ktere ony dovedou ptipravit. Wak take rikali, Se letos byla prY nejvetii nav§teva a nejveti zisk co jege kdy byl z naSeho Polka Festlyalu.

Ja byla ye meste se svou vYstaykou krojovanYch panenek a ptestiatie vale rano v sobotu prAelo jaem mela navStev dost a d.ost. Z Lubbock me nayStivili p. Edward Gerlich, nejmladk syn zesnuleho Augusta Gerlicha a jeho pani, y peclel4 irate pak na SPJST No. 25 i jeho pani se podivat neb pry ma zalibu v paulenkach.

Z Phoenix, Arizona zde byli mankle Steve a Marie Mengkovi s dvemi deerami a z Chicago, byli inanSele Frank MenAikovi (um jest bYvala Emma 8vajciova kterou jiste mnohY si bude pamatovat), ale z nejvzdalenej giho mi' le sta se me zapsali do knihy mate z NaiWood (drive z Ennis a nyni roby, Kenya v Africe).

My isme meli navAtevu, az z Alabamy manSele Bedfich Kueerovt ze SIIverhill, pi. Rezkova rovnel ze Silverhill a pi. Marie Krejci az z Wauconda, Illinois (sestra p. Kudery). Je to ad rich velka obetavost ptijet po busu takove dalky ale oni maji ten na g Polka Festival tak rani a nie jim nerd za t(Alco a my jsme je moc radi uvide11 a s nimi se pobavili. Doufam, ze naptiSte ptijedou zase. V patek veeer peed Polka Festivalem byl uspotadan take vy seznamocavi yeeirek pro hasty ptespolni na K of C sini kde p. pekne ptehraval ty pekne eeske Irousky a kaaly se hezky bavil. Milj bratr Joe se tarn nvidel s jednirn elovekern, ktery kdysi byl zamestnin samou spoleenosti co on v Corpus Christi a talc se rani uvideli. V teto parte aS z Houstorm bylo 6 lidi a tikali, Se prS , by tuto nag slavnost nevynechali ani za a takovych bylo hodne. Take me n:ekolik lidi •eklo, Se od to doby co se potadaji tyto eeske slavnosti Se imincSni k 'eeslcy'm lidem se hodn6 zmenllo k lep gimu a to Se /nor lepsi porozurneni mezi oberna narody.

A kdyg to Peknon. jinonaredo yci .S3.1111

Ve sfredu 3I.'kvetna 1972 tak asi to bude pravdou. I to stoleta, oslava dopadla dobe a je gte pry melt cisteho vyteaku as_i 5 tisic dolaril cot je take hezke.

Letos nasledkern cle gtiveho poeasi nebylo moihro videt ty krasne kroje naSich Zen z • Ennis j. z Dallasu ale v nedeli odpciledne kdy bylo pane se me p •igla ukazat v upine novem kroji kyjovskam inlada pi. Willifordova, kroj ji snad dogel v fitery pied slavnosti a velice krasne ji pasoval. Jeji manel niel hezky vy givanou kyjovskou kogili a Lberna, to slu gelo, take se kaal.'y za nimi ohliZel. Donfejrne, ze naptigte bade ten "float' pinieky tech krasnYch kroj u., s ukazkou toho lidoveho Jia nyni pry se konaji ptipravy no, prigti Polka Festival v 1973. — ulnaho g Lesti potadatelfun.

Nyni varn musim fici nee° o yyznainenanich$ kterYth se dostalo dvema nagim, devoatfun graduaci z vysgi gkoly v Ennis. Si. Sharon Patakova a , Debra Sedlaokova mely nejvy ggi znarnky v graduaeni aide gkoly. Je to pro n a g narod jiste vyznamenani a velka test ze deveata z krajanskych rodin takto vynikla, a jiste jim do aivota pfejeme vg echno dolore. Take mladik Erankie Vrana z Ennis dostal vyznamenani jako ptigti mlady farmar, — ncjen v Ennis ale i v distriktu rosikan:•kem. Je nekolik oddilu tohoto, FFA farmaiskeho klubu a bylo oznameno mnoho deskYch mladikri jako vitezu v nekterem oddilu. Tento klub pofadal banket v Tabernacle Baptist kostele a tam mold kaAdy mladik dati uznani s,vym roclieilm a sam prijrnouti vyznamenani jemu ureene za vynikajici 6eska, jmena jako Cepak, Martinek, Skfivanek, Zaidi, Prda, Mikel zapinili celY odstavec a jsem tomu iada, ze Ceska jmena se objevuji na pfedni strance mistnich novin.

Obdraela jsem pekny dopis od pi.

Marie kihove ze San Antonio a kniaku "TM Vlasy Decla Vg eveda' kterou sepsala jeji maminka pi. Vlasta JavaPani Rihova me sdeluje, ze nema ua Zadne knihy jeji maminky nehot' sem. do Ameriky nic takoveho jde a zde co bylo na prodej je jiz rosebran°. Ma jen tuto zbasnenou pohadku kterou vydala sama a je gte ji hodne vytiskir zbylo. j6, ji clopsala na gaclost pi. 13eevafove ktera jela v 1920 po stejne lodi Mauretanif s nagi rodinou na, sokolsky slet do Prahy, Pi. Eihova si pfala, abych onu knihu darovala kde

by Ceti lido si ji mobil pfeeist, tedy ji dam do knihovny SPJST v Temple.

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Jest-1i neco dotoho neptijde tak popojedou elenky nageho Krouaku tYden do Hlavni Utadovny SPJST si prohlednouti knihovnu a museum v Temple. Zatim se mejte dobte a bud'to zdravi.

S pozdravem AneZka Houdkova Darky na udrZeni de gtiny v Texasu zaslali: p. Albert Novak st, z Bryan, Tex $10.00 p. Jesse J. Jochec z Fayettevill, Tx 10.00 p.a pi. R. E. Tarver z Lafayette, La. — — 5.00 ( K ueteni painatky p. Emila Janika) pi. Anna Soldan a Union, N. J. 20.00 pi. Boa'ena Valeikova, a Dallas, Tx 2.00 p. a pi. Jos. Hlavinka z East — — 10.00 Bernard, Texas (K uctend pamatky Marie Novakove) Dr. Jan M. Sktivanek z College Station, Texas — — — — 117.74 (autorsky honoraf) Vgem dobrodinefim dekujerne za podporu nagich CeskYch studentfi.

Dalgi ptispe yky zasilejte primo na: Dr. Jan M. Sktivanek Department of Modern Languages College Station, Texas 77843 K dostani ptimo od autora: (1) Modern Conversational Czech, Book I cena $4.50.

(2) Modern Conversational Czech, Book II cena 4.50 (3) Czech Area Reader cena $3.75 Autorsky honorat jde na podporu nagich studentil. Dosud autor dal A &M tieskernu Klubu sto dolaru roeIle $200.00) a ostatni (117.74) Ceske vadelavajici nadaci Texasu. Urody a tohoto fondu podporuji studenty, studuji eesky jazyk.

Prosim o uvefejneni!

Jan Sktivanek ---ap.rar--Pokradovanf V historickem spisu, kterY se nam dostal do ruk v roku 1968 jen nechal natisknou v knizni fornie p. R. W. Cervenka, Waco, Texas 76705 adresa 323 N. Lakeview Drive, se doeitame, ze tento nyni zesnulY na g vaAenY pfitel pochazi z rodiny tech prvnich pfistehovalcu Moravanii. Jest to potomek P ra -rodiaJnKhut,arozen'7.dma 1817 ye Lhote na Morave, tato obec Lhota, pfidelena byla ku farnosti Liptal, nynejAi Ceskoslovensko, Evropa.

Zemfel G. eeryna 1864 (Confederate States' Army). Vojak kterY mel v dobe obeanske valky mezi severem a jihem na starosti vozovou dodavku vojen-

skYch zasad. Za manaelku pojal sle6nu Annu Volaik narozena, 26. btezna.

1823 take ye Lhote. Zemtela 10. dervna 1889. Jeji telesne Portistatky byly ulog eny k veenemu odpoeinku na bitove v Elevation? Sand Point, ktery se naleza asi lest (6) mile na ad Milano, okres Milam, Texas.

Hrob Jana Kohuta pry nebyl nalezen ale pomnik je na hrobe jeho manaelky Anna Kohut; ze take nese jeho jmeno.

Tito ptedkove nea se vystehovali ze sve rodne obce Lhota, meli dva syny Jana a Josefa Jan onemocnel a zemtel. Bray na to se rozhodli hledat novy domov a dne 19. ledna 1853 se vydali na cestu do Texas.

1 Plavba na plachetniku pokytovala mak), malo 'vyhod. Tato plavba trvala sedm (7) tydnu a pfistali v Galvestonu tam byli vylodeni na pevninu Texasu a zakotvili nato v blizkem meste v Houston.

V roku 1856 koupili pal mestskeho etverce 409 Broadway Street, Dowling Str.; Pierce Ave., a Gray Avenue, za $50,00 (padesat dolaru) ~ a 20 kordu dfeva kamnoveho. Jan a Anna Kohut delali ruzne prace aby se trtivali a otatili. On kovatil byl ye stare vlasti vyOen kovatem a zameenikem stavel loksa.ky (Log Cabins), pomo.hal pti dekanalu z Galveston do Houston; ona prala pradla a gila.

Stromy na stavbit byly kaceny 'dernochy (otroky). Steny pozfistavaly s klad, skuliny vypineny mechem smig enYm se slinem, podlahla a fipechovaneho slinu (Jil) stfecha pokryta ruene AtipanYm g indelem, dvete a okna take Mane ze Stipaneho drivi prkna nebyly v dosahu ani sklo. Kdo nemel k osvetleni lampy mohl si nad'elat svieek lojovych. Dobytka tam bylo dust vgeho druhu.

V dobe obeianske valky Jan Kohut byl navg tiven jednoho dne dvouma vojaky kteti hledali mlade muse svobodne nez aenate do sluaby vojenske. Odpor byl ma,rny proti tomato odvadeni.

Ne2 zaeala obeanska valka mana. eKohutovi men (4) deli naZivu. Nejstargi Josef rozen ye Lhote, Stepan, Terezie a nejmlad gi syn, zase P ojnle -novaJ,rozenvHusto.Valk trvala 4 roky a skoneila v roku 1860 Tento bojovnik Jan Kohut jenz byl donucen opustit svoji rodinu u2 se k 111 nevratil. Pr sklizni sena pro valeene kone (Wagon Train), byl postilen sluneenim fipalern kteremu podlehl v mesici eervnu 1366.

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Postaveni teto 2 . eny Army Kohut, by- ad 1835 do 1856 a stelaovali se v roku ty a ohradky drobne se spalliy. prelo politovani hodne. Ze etyrmi (Lanai 1886 do osady Latium, pobLAt mesta ze vykueovaly. KdyZ poeasi bylo prizLila u 'prostred obyvatelstva cizich Brenhani, okres Washington na poze- nive sklizen baviny byl jeden bal z rack koupeny 84 akry od majitelu akru, a kokurice (korn) bylo take donaroOnosti. V tu dnbit v Texas pros to nemoc. Ona bYvala east° void na ro (Ujeta) ncb Widiam Hewitt. Na teto statek. Ku orani byl pouZit malt' plah v Houston neriaSli nasince. K tomu plantd2i bylo hodne eel neohti otroku "Sweepstook" kterYm se udelala ryha vAeinu iadila Zlutd, nakaZliva a rancho ina1M-1 obYvacich domkti. Po do puny a do teto se ruOrie hazel° seto limos. Ona bYvala east° volana na otroctvi tato plantd2 priSla do meno. Prumerny osev baviny byl od vYpomoc v oSetrovdni techto nemocpl'oceje.

20. do 30, okra a cena byla od 4 do 6 V ()Loh osady jmenem Bethlehem v centu Libra. V Jobe obeanske valky nYch nth. Pri inustich sila Saty pro zesmile do rakvi, ktere byiy ruene znoto- rokti 1865 a moZna drive byclielo neko- cena byla 75 conta a v,Y:e za vene z prken tesari. Po ukonceni te- lik rodin cesko-mora yskych pristehe- con byl velkY rozdil v nekolika letech. to nakaZlive nenioci vratila se zase valcu, kde Martin 8upak, vykoupil ten Zivobyti a a;aceni bylo primerene lacivelkY (ranch house) obytny darn od /le. Kane a mule byly vice . drahe. Voli zpet ku sve driveSi praci. Hylo st'astnd Hewitta. Nedaleko od tohoto domu bykde ()sod ji &prat odclolat onu nemoc byli moo lacinSi a hodne ` pouZivani co la eisLirna na bavinu "Cotton gin' pa- taZny potah. Vitt byl omen $175.00 Felice pri tom Unirti sveho manZela.

Stal se tam v Houstonu v t.0 (lobu hanena LaLoYm dobytkem. Tutu eistir- Postupem easu prace zemeclOtka, byla pripad kde Lena jednoho rociilelio Nem- nu na baviny vykoupil od Hewitta Jan usnadnena stroji ktere priSly do trhu ce jmenem John W. Dietrich zerntela Havlik a TomaS Grabris, pouleji pre- ✓ obchodedi. Nasbirana bavina dovezeodana Martin Supakovi. Dani osadni- na do eistiren (dZin) musela v kolich na tou dlutou zimnici a zaneohala neci tam bydleli: Martin Rubae, IVIatuS bYti dodana na hromady z vozu a pak kolik ditek. Tento p. Dietrich znal pani Kchutovu a nabidl se stati se je- Rubae, pi. Anna :8ebesta vdova. Jan merle krmena pilky. Vlakno ktere Kraiilc, Jose Kocurek, a John Dietrich bylo oddeleno od :semena padalo do jim druliYm man2elern.

Ona znala nektere Nemec a s citi- Josefu nevlastni otec. Tito zde jmeno- lisu (presa) kde se nohami fitideelo verou prijala jeho nabidku, a.Oak brzy vane rodiny se usadily na to (Ujeta) na to mulskym potahem pohanen lishledala Ze itcinila chybu. On vS'em za- Williams Hewitt plantaZi ktera se na- sovY Sroub stahnul vlaicno mezi phikazal mluvit eesky a •ekl Ze on je pa.- chazela asi devet mil od Brenham a praveny jutoVY obal. a svazan peti 0nem dornu z modlitby museli se ucit etyii mile od Veseli. brueemi. Jen tri baly denne bylo m(AKaZdy kupec co koupil pozemek od no odZinovat. nemecky. Brzy se ukazal ze neni tiro Sim se alai need oddavkami, Jeho sta- Hewitta dostai pridavkem loksakovY KdyZ" Josef P. Kohut mel 20 roku a hrubost je trapila vi- domek "Log Cabin ye kterem drive rozhoc41 se poohlednout se v okoti, la ce neZ vSechno to co proZ"ivala, za ne- bydleli corm otroci. okresu Fayette. Doslechl le tam jsou Tyto clomky byly vedle sebe nastave- nsazen1 naAinci. Jeho rnatka nemela napritomnosti sveho 'prvniho manMla. PH torn v:s'em ona byla hrcla na sve- ne a daly se snadno prevezti na sanich mitky proti tomu, neb jejich farma k tomu neelu udeldne. V techto pri- nebyla, velika a praci mohli snadno ho nejstarAino syna Josefa, ktery ohodil do Skoly. v tu dobo v nieste Hous- padech novi obyvatele sobe vypoma- zastat ben neho. To se udalo v roku ton navelevovalo Skolo asi pet set Sko- hall. Havlik a Grabris phi sve eistirni 1873 pustil se peSky do osady Live laid_ Josef umel tri reel eesky, nentec- na bavinu (dZine) men zatizenou pilu Oak Hill, bylo to nekolik mil od mena rezani prken, col pak hodne usnad- steeka Fayetteville. Mesteeko Ellinger ky ktere se flatten doma a anglicky ye nilo miti dostatek stavebniho mate ri Skole. Znalost techto tiech jazyku P o ✓ tu dobu tarn jeS"te nebylo zaloaene.

-zclejivho'Ztemubylavim-aln. ✓ torn okoli byla osada jmenem Round Josefova rnatka nemohla dale sna. et Prairie, kde byly usazeny pristehovapomocna. Po obeanske valce ktera Okoneila viterstvim sievern, evropske neptiznivost sveho druheho man2ela a lecke krajanske rodiny: Zapalae, Hlapristehovalectvo se znealo hodne usazo- v roku 1871 se rozeQi. Josefevi P. bylo vatY, HruAka, Hurta, Ktenek, Fojtik a vat v Houstone. Oast° byl zavolan lid- 18 rokil, moll na jejich farme zasta- Oncifej. mi nemocnYmi kde povolany lekat pa- ti vSechnu praci za pomoci dorustajitreboval thonanika (sprechanta). U cich sourozencd. John W. Dietrich byl Josef P. Kohut pa svera Pfiellociu rozhodnut odejit ocl teto rodiny. Vzn1 nalezl slulbu na farme jednoho Nemtechto ptileLtosti se prineoval jak kat si poeinal v leeivYch ptipadech. si ($700.00) sedin set dolara ve zlate — ec jmenem John Kluk. BYval co ri gamulsky potah a vuz a od to doby se clik vesely taneenik a milovnik hudby Zarovefi. v Houston mei dosti a zpevu. Udelal si tarn znamost s teto rodin y Kohtttove nezvestnosti pozorovat eernochy jak si nali pled obeanskou valku a jak zase nYm. S toho manZelstvi druheho vznikl rnladou damou Rosalie Fojtik; jejich po ni. Naueil se je napodobit pro pa- syn jmenem Frank Dietrich, ktery bY- snatek se konal v kostele Live Oak val no Livot v Shelby, Texas, Au- Hill, v roku 1873. Tato mlada manbaveni jinych.

John Dietrich nevlastni otec Josefa stin okresu, a byl tarn pochovan v ro- lelka Josef ova mela dva bratry John Kohuta newel` rat Houston. neb v to ku 1931. Tento Frank Dietrich zane- a Anton Fojtik, John se odstehoval do, Caldwell a Anton do Seymour, Baydial deem v San Antonio, Texas. dobu tarn zaealo se rozmahat hodne Na techto nove zartzovanych far- lor okres, kde zerntel v roku 1918 co povaleenYch do -bre:drill:ft a darebakft politickYch znanu hodne pod jrnenern. mach bylo Indio pildy ktt obdelavani obchodnik.

Koncem roku 1873 miadi maioIele Jo'Carpetbaggers'. K tome v'Semu tarn zemedelskych plodin. Muscly se H.bylo hodne potulnYch Sernochti. John cet lesy velke kiddy odtahnout dobyt- sef P. Kohut se nastehovali na farmu Dietrich prodal niajetek ktery manZe- kern na bok aby neprekMely pri ob- k Ross Prairie, a koncem roku 1874 le Jan a Anna Kohut koupili v letech delavani 1)04 menSi pouZity na plo- se nastehovali na farmu jeho matky.

Ve streduk 31. kvetna 1972

V IkSTNiK

Pritom jejich farmovani dopravoval zbok do obchodu p. Jahn Krenka a z toho sameho obchodu rozvaZel nakoupene zboZi mezi venkovany co pedla,k.

Za 4 roky nahospodatil dost ze mohl vykoupit obchod p. John Krenka. V roku 1880 Zeleznient spoleenost Southern Pacific Railroad postavila Zeleznieni drahu z Columbus do La Grange, v okresu Fayette, Texas v blizkcsti Live Oak Hill zavedena tam byla vyhybka cos dalo vznik zalcdent mesteeka Ellinger. Josef P. Kohut se brzy dozvedel o tomto novem meste ye kterem si postavil obchod. Usadil se tain a yenoval vSechen sytij eas jen obchodu.

VSeclano co vlastnil v obchodu v U tium, Texas naloZil na voze a cc -.a.al do Ellinger.

Koncem mesice saki roku 1875 tento kraj byl postiZen kobylkami ktere se ptihnaly jako Cerny mrak jen zastislunce. Bylo to v dobe sberu ba ylny a sklizne kukurice (korny). Za nej ak Y eas odletely do blizkYch lesit zalezly do pisku, aby v novem prietim roku mohly znovu Mat skazu. Take mealy hued v kvetnu v roku 1876. Hy10 jich takove mno‘Zstvi ze ani jedavate tra,veni nepomahalo. Za tri tYdny po seg' rant yeeho zeleneho odletovaly na sever, ale jen pres den (vedne).

Stara kovarna kde John Kohut se naulil povolani v Ceskoslovensku. Ve snimku jest p. Smilek pied kovarnou.

On se ozenil s deerou Joe Kohuta a bkva na statku Kohutti ve Lhote, eeskoslovensko. (Snimek br. R. AV. Cervenka).

jejich odletu -yeechno vyhlidelo jako zimni dobou. Rolnict lamentovali co budou nyni &Oat. Zadouci dent se dostavil koncem mesice eer yna a /Tinto' znovu oseli sve polnosti.

y e stare vlasti muselo se otakt k.likou tady ho jmenovali anglicky "Calliope" a ye stare vlasti Flaeinet nebo po nemecku Vergl. K tomu mel pant bilYch mull (mezkii) vtlz a jezdil vyhravat ku taneenim a jinyin zabavain.

Vedelo se ze je jiz pozde pro seti v jAnim Texasu, ale i4vAnili pokus v nadeji de je§te neco mo& narusti. Suoho) se dostavilo a ze sklizne zeelo. PHSti rok na jate yeechno krasne rostlo, rolnict melt obavu, '2,-e se budou opakovat roky 1875 a 76. Na, etesti kobylky trZ nepriely — nepriletely.

Josef P. Kohut byl pratelske a vesele povahy a v obchode v Ellinger se mu darilo dobre. Aveak jednoho dne dopadla na neho teZka rana, kayZ jeho verna manZ"elka byla odvolana k yeenemu odpoeinku zanechavee jemu etyti male deti ye veku od dvou do osmi rokfi. Frances byla nejstarei. Znovu etesti se k nemu navratilo kdy" pojal za, man2elku Annu, dceru Josefa Stnnary, Po nekolika zkueebnich letech v obchnde vratil se k rolnickemu zamestnani ovladal tli reel, rad Z'ertoval, taneil, zpival byl bubenikem a basistou y e Brass Band v Ellinger a poradatelem osadnich zaba y. Vlastnil hudebni nastroj podobny pianu kterY byl Ulan

V roku 1891 Josef P. Kohut s john so dinu se prestehoval z okresu Fayette do West, kde byly dva obchody, jedna, kovarna. 1 eistirna, na bavinu a Z"elezstanice. V tomto okoli uz byli usazeni ks'ajane rodin John a Josef Adam, Poppek rodina, John 'Cervenka, Prikryl a Rydl.. V jinni stranu od West bratrit Marakii rodiny Matej, Ondrej, Frank a jejich otec Frank Marak, John Stanislav rodina a Karlikova sodine, a mcdna ze i nektere jine rodiny.

Josef P. Kohut pronajimal pozentek po 23. rokit od Ondreje Maraka kde postavil domek obYvaci a stodolo za cenu $165.00. K tornu to Josef p. Kohut rodina vlastnila na hranicich mesta West 23. okra pozenikti. On se rozloueil s timto svetem due 3. rinora v roku 1928. Zanechal, zde z urvniho manZelstvi do ktereho vstoupil se sleenou Rosalie Foitik v roku 1873 ye Fayette okresu d y e decry Frances a Amalie, dva syni Josefa aJohna. J. H.

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John aervenku a farmOvali pobid.

Tours, Texas v roku- 1891. Matka techto (lett KohutavYch zerntela 1882 neb 83?

Z druheho manklstvi jsou veichni na Zivu: Alois, Mary, Agnes, Anton a Rudolf. Jejich matka Anna dcera manZeta. Josef Sykora pobli2 Ross, osady a mesta West, zemkela 9. srpna 1926.

Pani Frances Kohut provdana za p.

John Cervenka v °sad& Tours je matkou. p. Rudolf W. Cervenky, Waco Pozoruji ze tento prekladco zde pieu pro naS Brattsky organ SPJST Jednoty Vestnik se prodlouZil tak nutsim ustat v dalSim ptekladu, kterir &Min ze svolenim ,autora Zivotopisu rodiny Kahutovy v Texasu. Tim autorem jak uz predern yzpomenuto p. R. W. Cervenka., 323 u Lakeview Dr. Waco, Texas 76705. Rodina Cervenkova ye West v Temple a Granger jest. mi poy edoma tak jak rodina Kohutova, od Milano, Buckholts, Cyclone a Tem-• ple. 1VIeli jsme hodne spoleeneho jednani jak spolkove tak i obchodni. Aveak nejbliZei znamost jsme melt s John H. Ke.hutem v Temple kter pojal za ma.ndelku sleenu Herminu Shillerovu dceru manZeln F. V. Schiller naeich to sausedit. phi Buckholts, od roku 1907 do roku 1912, kde jsme se pa nedelich odpoledne schodivali. On prijiZdel vlakein z Temple. U Schillertt meli tehdy etyri svobodne dcery a jednoho syna Wilema svobodnY. Bratti Kohutovi ca bYvali v obchode Cyclone, byli znami co dobri zastanci pristehovaleckeho lidu a hrdi vhly na svirj pi:wed z nehoZ vzeeli. Znalost dorozuinivrtjiciho jazyka vice reel jim byla, ku prospechu a ku cti veech kteri ,jejich sl y:kb pottebovali.

PovaZuji si easteene zo, pratelskau povinnost zde vyslovit nasi uptimne citenon saustrast ctene podistale rodine Kohutove v Texastt (Tento preklad zde uveden jest chranenY pravein rin.kladatelskYm "Copyright" a nevi dovoleno reprodukce ben dovoleni bratra R. W. Cervenky anebo Vestnikun DOSLOV Kdya jsem met tot() veechno napsane a hotove k odeslani tak isem na to dostal vice informaci od Spolkoveho spolubratra R. W. Cervenky I. On nam telefonoval 2e je zde v Corpus Christi, navetevou u sveho syna a 2e by rad se mnou chtel mluvit cos se take stala. V fitery 25. dubna jsme meli to lest a pa-Le ge/1i se privitat s maneely

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jiZ odegli a ja, jsern je gte'tu, NeVini KNIHOVNA, ARCHIV, MUSEUM ervenkovYmi z Waco, Texas a s jejestli je to spravne ale je to asi yule jich snachou (Daughter-in-law) pi. R. Cteni bratii a sestry: Davam vam na vedomost e buclu Bcdi."

W. Cervenka II, z Corpus Christi RuBr. Morris promluvil k bratru Syko, dolph W. Cervenka I. byl narozen 5. pfitomen nageho sjezdu v Hailstoné 11 — 1996 ye West, McLennan okres, zaeatkem v nedeli odpoledne 18. derv- rovi anglicky i eesky, a projevil a Texas. Bral cely svuj Zivot zajem a na a budu ptipraven pkijmout vase vzdal east dlouholetentu elenstvi bra. hnuti a pokroku a rodinnem 2ivato- menk dary do na g eho museum. WItZe- SYkory. Pikal, Ze my v gichni k vaZipisu KohutovYch a CervenkovYch pfed- te vase men gi dary ptivest sabot( a u- me takovych dent) jako je br. SYkora a vzdava.me v gichni east jemu. Nadale, chfidcd a sourozencn. Vyrosti na far- g ettite baleni a poStovne. 1VIAZu pti j me a venoval se zeinedelstvi a dobyt-moutveci'drbysealnoVitd p1-al br. Sykorovi dobreho zdravi a jei, r tan a v karstvi. SionZil dva roky v prvni Mee "station wagon." Vase dary po sjezdu. te dlouheho pobytu mezi pi- a svetave v dobe obsazeni vojenske amid- pkivezu zde do musea a zanesem je do kruhu svch pracovnikii. Br. Mikeska, dy u teky RYna (Rhine) v Evrope. Po na ge "zlate knihy' a budou vystavene Br. Sralla, keditel okrsku VI. a okrskovy organisator Matt Vanek v gichni promuseu pro kaZdeho. Ptivezte nejakY navratu ze sluZby vojenske otevfel Pekarnu v Cameron po etykletem ob- dar aby l'Arne udelali nag museum ten mluvili kratce a projevili sve pkani dobreho zdravi. Br. Sralla clod,l, Ze br, chodu zmenil sve zarnestnani a zaeal nejlepgi v celem Texasu.

Take vas srdeene vitara abyste na y- Sykora ma asi hodne krathYch vzoose venovat prodeji pozemku v George West, Texas, kde John H. Kohut mel Alvin yes SPJST Museum aby jste vi- nainek z jeho dlouheho "ivota a ze do prodeje velkou "Ranch' pana George deli no, sve oei co ,jsme zde vykonali syych neseetnYch pkatel a, Ze bysme mohli vgichni pouoit z tech zkugenosti. za neco vice jak dvoit let.

W. Westa.

(Obrazek v anglicke easti tohoto eisla) S bratrskym pozdravem Do stavu man2elskeho vstoupil se Otto Iia,nus • 4, sleenou Marie Poneik dcerou to man2elu John Pone* ze Spark, okres Bell.

Od zaloleni jednoty y race 1897 celMan2ele Cervenkovi maji etyti syny kern 21 elenti se do2ilo stejneho veku sedin vnukii a jednu vnuaku. a byla jim vyplacena 4-pojistka a to nasledovne: John Cervenka ' otec R. W. Cerve•ky byl narozen 14. dubna 1867 v Horni Jos. Motl, od kadu C. 47, vpl. 9-2-50 Lidee na Morave a odstehoval se do Theresa Valchat, od kadu C. 16, vypl.

Texasu 5. listopadu v roku 1883 ve veku 10-31-58.

16 rokii, ku p. Z V. Ranch pobli2 PeneAnna Matuk od kadu C. 108, vypl. lope. To bylo (Hive neZ Zeleznieni trot' 11-8-58. tam byla zbudovana co John CervenMartin Koval., od Iadu C. 84, vypl, BR. JOSEF StKORA SE 0021I, 96 LET ka v roku 1899 ne gt'astnou nahodou 11-16-58.

Br. Josef A. Sykora, elan kadu eislo ptigel k smrtelnernu firazu kciy2 vezi 63, Sweet Home, se doizil nadama 96Martin Hajdik, od Htu. C. 141, vpl.

236.klad pg enice do West a na zpateeni leteho veku, no ee2 mu ptedseda Hl. U- 12-8-61. caste pobli2 kde nyni. je SPJST fad kadovny br. Nick Morris vyplatil jeho Rosalie Sontag, ad kadu C. 24, vypl, eislo 6 pit Cottonwood Creek se jeho pojistku v obnosu $1,000. Br. Morris a 12-14-61. pavaz pkevratil zavinil jeho smrt. pokladnik 111. iikadovny br. Leonard Jos. Surovik, od kadu C. 17, vypl.

Byl pocb.avan na Tobolovem deskem Mikeska zajelt do schuze onoho kadu 2-2-62. htbitove v Penelope a zanechal etyki konane 21. kvetna t. r. a odevzdali bru.

Frances Estekak, od kadu C. 97, vypl. deti: John 8 mita, Mary 5 rokii. Rudol- SYkorovi eek. Scluaze se konala v Slo- 11-9-62. fa 3 1/2 mica a Lydie 18 mesica, Victor vaeek's Ballroom zapadne od mesta Albina Farek, od kadu C. 35, vypl. pâté dite bylo narozeno za 7 mesicci po Hallettsville.

2-29-64. jeho smrti. Matka techto deti Frances Jos. Vychopen, od 1-ado C. 40, vypl.

Br. Sykora byl jeden ze zakladajiKohut Cervenka sklidila polni firodu cich. (Menu kadu Pokrok Sweet Home 6. 3-19-65. va pomoci svYch bra,trii Josef a a John 63, kdy2 byl onen tad zalo2en 21. ledna Anna Mikeska, od Fâdu C. 68, vypl.

Kohutovyeh. Na podzim tito dva bratki 1906. Bylo mu tehdy 30 let. Bratr SY- 11-13-65, se odstehovali do Temple a ona je na kora jest jediny z techto zakladajicich Jos. Holik, od fadu C. 39, vypl. 2-24-66 to nasledovala asi v roku 1901, Marie Kocich, od 1-ado C. 47, vypi.

Menu na, 2ivu, ostatni ji2 ode gli k tomu yeenemu spank(); Ed Kutae, F. J. 4-1-66 ka (Frances) Kohut CerPi. Prantig Anna Mikuleneak, od fadu C. 20, venka se znovu provdala v roku 1904 Matula, John J. Matula, John SosnovY, vypl.

3-16-66.

Vaclay Smejkal, Lg. E. Valenta a manza p. Alois W. Hru gka v Temple, Texas.

Marie Barton, od kadu C. 77, vypl.

Z tohoto manAelstvi vze g ly 4 ditky: 2e1ka Veronika.

Br. Sykora je take veteranem gpa- 5-12-68.

Amelia, Eugene, Martha a William, oAnton Holub, od kadu C. 95, vypi. nelske - arnericke \Talky z roku 1398 a na zemiela v Cervnu 30. 1947 v San Antonio, Texas pochovana na hfbitove pamatuje Si bYvaleho presidenta (teh- 1-14-69.

Marie Hagkovec, od kadu C. 25, vypi. ye Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Rodina dy podplukovnik tzv. "Rough Riders') Theodore Roosevelta, ktereho shlednul 7-2-69. eerverikova, Kohutova, Poneikova jest Emil Dakilek, od tadu C. 165, vypl. nam. dosti znarna a proto je chceme behem te valky, Br. Sykora se WI dobremu zdravi. jest dost eipernY, ma 3-26-70. vkly v ficte miti a vzpomenout.

John Kotrla, od 1-ado C. 20 vypl. 2jasnou myglenku a hovoki plyne anJohn StMa glicky j eesky„ ``Vgichni moji pratele 4-71,

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Jahn Kleeka, od fadu e. 28, vYP15-5-72.

Jos. A. %flu:1ra, od tadu e. 63, vypl.

5-21-'72.

8 bratrskfra pozdravem, Nick A. Morris, pted. Hi. tadu, SPJST P

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Pod praporem kalicha Roman ze stoleti XVII. IOSEF

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Die natizeni elanku 39 (r) naZich stanov lilavni rifadovna timto oznamuje, Ee ptifti XXI. sjezd nati Jednoty se bude konati v hotelu Rice v Houstonu, Zaoinaje panciell 19. dervna 1972.

8 bratrskSm pozdravem, R. A. Urbanovskt, taj.

1:11aVniho ta,du, SPJST —8e.rsTPODZIMNi SCHUZE OKRSKI'Y Padzimni schtize prvniho (I) okrskr. se bude konat v nedeli 5. listopadu, 1972 u fidu eislo 17 v Novem Mote. kid 'dish) 17 bUde hostem.

• • Podzimni schfize tfetiho (III) okrsku se bugle konat v nedeli 29. Mina, 1972 v Ennis u tridu eislo 135 kter bude hastern.

• • Podzimni schfize pateho (V) akrsku se bude konat v nedeli, 15. tijna, 1972.

Rad eislo 81 v Needville bude hasten' a schuze bude v "American Legion" sini n2, Highway 36, 2 mile na Ph ad Rosenberg

RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nine podepsany resoluoni vYbor oznamujem, ze nas spolubratr MITCHELL J. KUCERA nam odeSel kde neni navratu.

Zemrel ye stall 48 let ye Veteran's Hospital v Temple dne 12. kvetna a byl poehovan z bratrskeho kostela ye West na htbitove ye West.

Ve velkem zarmutku zanechal manzelku Elsie; tfi syny Franki, Ervina a Mitchell Joe, ml., a jedno vnouee, jednoho bratra Wilson Kueera a nekolik sester; rodina necht' cela pozirstala pfijme od naSeho fedu 167 upiimne eltenou soustrast a zemkelY at' odpoeiva v pokoji. test budi`Z jeho parnatce.

Ernest Barton Francis Pfikryl Chas. Bartosh Resolueni VYbor

r-okra,eovarn Zahvizdla a pronikavy zvuk piSt'alky rozlehl se po okoli, take i pies Nt'echen hluk v tabore panujiei dobie jej bylo y e smesiei starych a raznYch hla,sn rozeznati. it a okamZik zavladlo v divokOn reji tcho, ale kdyZ poznano bylo na jedinem pisknuti, eeho si maim zada, nastal opet drivejai ruch mezi mladtni i starymi cikany a driveji hluk N vYskot rozlehal se , poznovu po Sirem lese.

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LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 Dallas, Texas 2625 Floyd St.

Saturday, June 3rd The Hi-Toppers Sunday, June 4th Bag Splash Day Celebration Dinner: 11 a.m. on; Festivities; and Battle Dance from 2 to 9 p.m. — Vrazeis and Lee Roy Matocha

Saturday, June 3rd DANCE TO

Rudy Kurtz Orch. of Shiner DANCE TIME: 9 p.m. till 1 a.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 — LEE ROY MATOCHA'S ORCII. SATURDAY, JULY 1 — HI-LIGHTERS ORCHESTRA

Ve sti•edu 31. kvetna 1972

V ESTNIK

28 lila se na volani starenino od skupiny dru2ek svYch a spechala ke stanu hnede pramatere, ji g byla ke slune ustanovena.

Te tedy bylo platilo zahvizdnuti starenino a ji vidime spechati ke stanu nad taborem, aby bez (Adler)" vyhove110 rozkazu, stiiibrnou piaalkou ji z-vetsovaneinu.

Byla to divka asi etrnacti let, lee pine vyvinuta. a vzrustu dosti ztepileho 1 oblieeje hezkeho, lee s Lolou se prece nemohia v 2adnern ohledu meriti a musila ji beze vei odmluvy ponechati pahnu krasy.

Toto vedomi mlada divka cikanska nepochybne take mela, a odtud se Bala odvoditi tajna neprizen, jakou ke krasnejei drukke sve chovala a je2 se jevila hoed v prvnich slovech ke sta-

rale pronesenYch. Ve dvou okarn2enich po zahvizdnuti stela pied mann, ktera //Sok ji2 opet se klonenau hlavou zde sedela a k 1 kdy2 se k ni priblizila. zrakii svYch ani nepozdvihla.

"Ditky me," poeala jako vice sama k sob& hovotiti, "raduji se dues vice ne2 jindy, a proto2 jest i jilo (srdee) stare mann potegeno."

"Mame prieinu radovati se, mann," pravila divka, "nebot' parnove nebudou vice hnede ditky vYchodu pronasledovati a tYrati."

i ciotelj:S ich h aizd navrati volne je nalezki

Starena okYvla na tato slova nekolikrat hlavou a pak pravila:

"Co ty o torn vie?"

"Valesko /lam talc zvetsoval, doklaclaje, 2e lesy tyto jsou ad nynejSka, volnYrn bydli gtem ROmilv krnene naSeho.

Proto se veselime, jako eiriklove (ptael) na, jare, kdy2 se opet do svYch ne-

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POHREBNt DOMOV V hodine zarmutku najdete u nas nejle0i pohrebni obsluhu a eny levne.

Tez prodavame polifebni paod 1 mesice do 80 rok0 stari.

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S nami mudete mluviti desky.

My nabizime Politebni poji§teni pro kaddeho dlena rodiny.

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Tel.: Belly'lle No. UN 5-3121 Sealy No. TU 5-3535

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'Radujte se tedy, deti, nebot' 'eta ji. nam podohne radosti nebylo poprano; ale pros mezi vami nevidim, onu, jeZ jest mila,e'kem jila (srd"Koho tim jninj, mami?" tazala, se cc )neho?" divka s jakousi jizlivosti, ae se na pohled nevedomou stavela.

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Jack Harwell SHERIFF McLENNAN -COUNTY (Pol. Adv. paid for by Friends)

Starena , pozdvihla vsak nyni hlavu svoji a ostrYm pohledem divku premefila.

FOR SHERIFF, McLENNAN CO. JACK HARWF,TJA JAMES (BUDDY) KU YKENDALL

1972 "BEST O EUROPE"

Pokraeovani

-SPJST-

VISITING

d'Ioslovakia, Vienna, Rome and Paris

Re-Elect

'.11OLD HARRIS Bell County •

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LAWYER

TOUR LEADER: MR. LESLIE "LADA" CERNY RADIO STATION KSXY ---- DALLAS, TEXAS

AMERICAN-CZECH MELODY HOUR PROGRAM DEPARTS: DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 10,1972 RETURNS: AUGUST 26, 1972 -• via Braniff luncheon jet to New York City. Direct transfer to CZECH AIRLINES Super Jet flight for Prague featuring a fine dinner (with Pilsner) enroute. Rates are based on Group Inclusive Tour (GIT) fares for 15 or more persons. Air fares subject to currency flucuation and/or government approval.

Tour Price: $985.00

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This tour program has been designed for Czech-Americans and their friends to visit Czechoslovakia, Vienna, Rome and Paris. All arrangements are preplanned in advance to offer a most enjoyable tour with no Worries about bothersome travel details.

We will tour Czechoslovakia for seven days and visit Vienna, Rome and Paris.

CET! PRATELE

Dolph Briscoe

If you wish to travel with us to visit your friends and relatives in Czechoslovakia you are weleorne to travel with us and return with us, and only pay for the Round Trip Air Transportation from Dallas, Texas to Prague.

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SENT Entertainment Calendar

/FOR SPJST MEMBER LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, June 2 — Social, 8:30 to 11:30 Saturday, June 3 — Slovak Wedding dance -- Bill Kucera. Band Sunday, June 4 — Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, June 9 — Social, 8:30 to 11:30 Saturday, June 10 — Wedding Sunday, June 11 — Cottonwood School Reunion Friday, June 10 — Social, 8:30 to 11:30 Sunday, June 18 — RVOS Family Day Friday, June 23 — Social, 8:30 to 11:30 Sunday, June 25 — Cox-Kutscherousky shower —SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Sunday, June 11 — Picnic: Jerry Haisler and his Melody Five Sunday, June 18 — RVOS meeting Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Tune 3 — Arnold Schiller Friday, June 9 --- Farmers' Union meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 10 — Jerry Butch and the Gentries Saturday, June 17 — Otis Beck Sunday, June 18 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five 71 to 11 p.m.

Saturday; June 24 — Wedding dance (Stobner-Stermer) Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Sunday, July 16 — Annual Picnic — 2 p.m—Dance at night; Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Dresses and pantsuits — no blue jeans —SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Sunday, June 4, Trojacek Reunion Friday, June 9 — Lonnie Dean Wednesday, June 14 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 — Vrazel Dance Every Wednesday night — Open for members and guests at 5 p.m.

Every Friday — Open for members and guests at 5:30 p.m.

VESTN/E Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m. Family entertainment at 6 p.m. Members and guests from other lodges are welcome for the family game —SPJST-Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, June 3 — Vrazels Saturday, June 17 — Hub City Dutchmen Saturday, July 1 — Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Saturday, July 8 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, July 29 — Vrazels ---SPJ8T— Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, June 3 — John Griffin and the Heart o' Texas Boys Saturday, June 10 — Jodie and the Silvertones Saturday, June 17 — Jerry and the Melody Five Saturday, June 24 — The Countrymen Lodge meeting 2nd Sunday, unless otherwise notified.

--spa:yr-Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, June 3 — Fabulous Six Saturday, June 17 — Edna Polka Boys Saturday, June 24 — The Social Combinations —SPJST--Lodge No. 40, Billie Saturday, June 10 — 4th Cekcion Sunday, June 18 — The Barrons Saturday, June 24 — Txiumps Saturday, July 8 — Jeff and Kickers Friday, July 14 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, July 22 — Experience —SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton (Star Hall) Thursday, June 1 — Elimination contest and regular lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 3 — Nemec-Mueller wedding dance; Jerry Wayne and the Original Melody Five Tuesday, June 6 — Concert Band practice Saturday, June 10 — Tag dance; music

by Ellinger Combo Sunday, June 11 — Hejl reunion Monday, June 12 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 17 — Dance; music by Marvin and the Casuals Tuesday, June 20 — Concert Band practice Saturday, June 24 — Dance; music by the Hi-Toppers Tuesday, June 27 — Audit Committee meeting Choral practice cancelled for the month of June.

—SPJSri•--

Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Friday, June 9 — Dance; music by the Hi-Notes

Wednesday, May 31, 1972 Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, June 10 — Wade-Barabas wedding dance; Louis Stefka and the Versatility of Granger, 8:30 til 12:30, public invited Saturday, June 17 — Dance; music by the Famous Arnold Schiller, 8:30 to 12 : 30 Saturday, June 24 — Dance; music by Marvin and the Casuals of Temple Saturday, July 1 — Dance; music by Jerry Butch and the Gentries Dress Policy: No blue jeans I--

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, June 3 — Dance: Rudy Kurtz of Shiner Saturday, June 17 — Dance: Leroy Matocha's Orchestra Saturday, Jul: 1 — Tacky Dance: HiLighters Orchestra ST— Lodge No. 88, Houston Thursday, June 1 — Social Night; supper and games Saturday, June 3 — Dance; Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Sunday, June 4 — Splash Day; youth club meeting at 12:30 Wednesday, June 7 L. Birthday Club sisters' card party Thursday, , June 8 — Social night; supper and games Saturday, June 10 — Dance; Ray Jurecka of Weimar Wednesday, June 14 — Birthday Club sisters' meeting and party Thursday, June 15 — Social Night; supper and games Friday, June 16 _ Local Youth Achievement Day Saturday, June 17 — Dance; Jolly Joe Patek of Shiner Monday, June 19 — SPJST Convention begins at Rice Hotel. Convention dinner and dance at Lodge 88 Thursday, June 22 — Social Night; supper and, games Saturday, June 24 — Dance; Knights of Dixie of Schulenburg June 26 to July 2 — District V Youth Camp outing.

Lodge 88 Choral Group singing practice each Tuesday night, 7:45 to 9 p.m.

Czech Classes every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Free.

--SPJSTLodge No. 92., Fort Worth Thursday, June 8 — Ladies' Circle meeting Sunday, June 11 — Regular lodge meeting Saturday, July 1 -- Dance: Hi-Toppers —SPJST-Sokol Zizka — Lodge No. 130 Dallas Saturday, June 10 — Johnny Mensik

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Wednesday, May 31, 1972

covered dishes and liquid refreshments. Friends and members of surrounding lodges welcome.

Saturday, June 24 — The Peppermints of Dallas Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, June 2 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 172, Pasadena

Thursday, June 1 — Regular monthly lodge meeting at 604 Tatar St., at 7:30 p.m.

Battle Dance; Saturday, June 3 Space City Dutchmen and Voldan's Polka Dots, 8 p.m. till 1 a.m. Admission: $1.50 per person.

Thursday, June 15 — Executive Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 — Dance; music by Music Kings Dances are from 9 gni. to 1 a.m., except for battle dances.

Social and game night every Tues. day at 1 p.m. and every Saturday al 2 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 173, Galveston

Sunday, June 11 — Reg. lodge meeting at F&T Memorial Hall, 1513 19th St., 2 p.m. Seafood dinner,

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You Hold Them in Your Arms

Their Future Is in Your Hands WHILE THEY ARE SMALL THEIR NEEDS ARE SMALL ... AS THEY CONTINUE TO GROW AND DEVELOP THEIR NEEDS BECOME GREATER. OUR SPJST FRATERNAL INSURANCE CAN HELP YOU PROVIDE THE ADVANTAGES THEY DESERVE — SECURITY, EDUCATION, AND EVENTUALLY THEIR OWN HOME. WILY NOT DISCUSS THESE MATTERS WITH ONE OF OUR ORGANIZERS? BE PREPARED FOR THE BIG NEEDS IN THEIR LIVES. The SPJST offers many different types of insurance including an education policy — plus TRUE FRATERNAL SPIRIT and an active program for its youth.

Check with one of our fraternal MST organizers, or us, there is no obligation.

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