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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies VOLUME 60 — NO. 45 to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

NOVEMBER 8, 1972

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK The weekend of October 21-22 will be remembered by many Texans throughout the Central Texas area, especially in Hill and McLennan Counties when a tornado dipped down in this part of the state leaving a large amount of damage to much property. To those who remember the tornado some years ago in Waco, it certainly must bring back memories! Extensive dam.age was done to the Heart of Texas Coliseum and homes in that area of Waco.

• On our return from the District VI meeting we were saddened to hear that a well-known couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zapalac, of West, lost their only daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Steve Wallace, in an automobile accident during the early hours Sunday morning just south of Dallas. Kathy was a member of Lodge 6, Cottonwood and well-known to many of us in both counties (Steve was from Hillsboro).

Durin,g her elementary age, Kathy was active in her lodge and even reigned as District III Duchess. She had a dynamic personality, achieving many titles during her 22 years of life, one of them being named "Miss West."

Kathy will always be remembered with the feeling of everyone being something extra special to her in all walks of life. She will also be sadly missed by her third grade pupils at St, Louis

PEN FRIENDS It's rather wonderful, I think, When friends are made by pen and ink.

A piece of paper, blue and white — Someone decides that she will write.

To someone she has never seen, Who lives where she has never been.

A pen becomes a magic wand; Two strangers begin to correspond.

Not strangers long, but soon good friends; Just note how their last letter ends.

How pleasant their exchange of views, Their comments on important news.

Two friends who live quite far apart Can gladden much each other's heart; Can nourish too, each other's mind With goodly thoughts in letters kind.

It's truly beautiful, I think, The friendship sprung from pen and ink.

School in Waco, where she taught following her graduation from Baylor University.

• Sunday, October 22, Lodge 135 Ennis, hosted the District III fall meeting in the beautiful and spacious Sokol building to a fair attendance. District President Johnnie Krizan presided. Al-

though it was a lengthy meeting, each district officer gave his or her report and it is only proper to commend them for a well organized meeting to make it of interest, especially to those in attendance.

The youth of District III showed interest in their representation to organize their district youth club and 'elect their officers. There were 54 young people assembled who were eager to get started in their endeavors. They have elected a fine slate of officers who have served in office on the local lodge level. It is commendable of District Youth President Bobbi Moucka who handled the gavel when it was necessary. This already is an indication that she intends for the Dist.

III Youth Club to take their duties seriously for the future and we wish them a very successful year. Let's all give them our full support because they need it.

The poster contest was also an interesting item on the agenda. There were 17 posters which were displayed for impartial judges to jud ge the best three posters.

DYD Wilma Nesuda, and her assistant, !Rosemarie Banik, had the youth program well organized in order to create into-rest among the youth. The host lodge youth entertained the members and guests with a nice program.

DO' Alvin Nesuda gave recognition

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HERALD In.tered as second class matter Jarman' 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC MINEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TUX Published weekly EDITOR R. J. lef.FCIR — Box 85, West, Texas 76691 sridence: 1204 N. Davis Street Tel. ice. 817: 826-5989 — Shop; 826-5282 PUBLISHERS CIRCHOSLOVAK PUB. COMPANY,' WEST. TEX. Subscription $4.50

SUPREME LODGE, SPJST Temple, Texas AC 817 773-1575 Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res: 985-2115 JOE B. IIEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: 773-3846 BEN ZABCHC, Financial Secretary Res. 985-2472 LEONARD MIKESKA, Treasurer Res: 778-3720 AUGUST KACIR, Legal Adviser Res: 773-3658 Office: 773-2171 PO Box 845, Temple Dr, Marvin Leshikar, Medical Director PO Box 410, Taylor 76574 AC 512; 352-5251 Honorary President Edward L. Mara 2603 N. 13th, Temple DIRECTORS John A. Kubena, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (office) Res. 968-3937 PO Box 308, La Grange 78945 Henry Vita, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 PO Box 67, Granger 76530 Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, Dist, III AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res: 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 Emil Holub, Dist. IV AC 817; 888-2652 808 W. Oregon, Seymour, 76380 Ernest J. Hanka, Dist. V AC '713; 227-0883 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 Ed P. Sralla, Dist, VI AC 512; 657-2651 Rt. 1 -- Box 110, Edna 77957 John Hranicky, Dist. VII (Acting Director) Drawer A, Orange Grove 78372 AC 00; 084 • 2304 „

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Rt. 9 — Box 387 Waco, Texas 76705 STANLEY E. VRLA, SW, 6641 Patrick Dr. Dallas, Texas 75214 FRANK E. HEJL, JR Rt. 4 Temple, Texas 76501 WM. MICULKA PO Box 297 Moulton, Texas 77975 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr. Ft. Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown 78380 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 — Ph. Res,: 773-3101 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS DISTRICT I Ernest Jakubik, PO Box 52 Snook, Tex — 77878 — Ph.: AO 713; 272-4129 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopek, 10% SO. 31st Temple, Tex 76501 -.- AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Telico Rd. Ennis, Tex 75119 — Ph. AC 214; 875-7795 DISTRICT IV Temporaril y vacant DISTRICT V Mts. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry LN. Houston, Tx 77055 — Ph. AC 713; 488-3126 DISTRICT VI Matt S. Vanek, 1009 Northgate Victoria, Texas 77901 —Ph. AO512; 578-2687 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55.

Jourdanton, Tex 78026; Ph. AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT I Mrs Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane.

Bryan, Tx 77801 — Ph. AC 713; Res. 822-0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx 76501 — Ph AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis. Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed Hasler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas — Ph. AC 817; 888.-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Geraldine Mikolajewskt, 6076 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 — Ph AC 713; 644-5889.

DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph. AC 713; 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 esville, Tex 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Rtpense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender.

Changes of sddress and correspondence concerning deliv ■ of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple. Texas Paid stibscriotions and advertising matter should be tic1,1-re:isc'd to Vestnik, West, Tx 76691 Deadline for material to be accepted for the tottowIntt WW1 ill Wth1117 noon;

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 to Lis organizers and praised their outstanding work. District III Director and Rest Home Director Sid Pokladnik gave his reports on both parts of his work. There is one statement he made which your editor is at a loss to understand. Since the By-Law CornMittee Chairman Jerry Milan was present at the meeting, your editor mentioned the fact that he regretted that the By-Law Committee was going to accept the Article 52b version from the Proceedings instead Of the actual motion made and that his taped portion carried the actual wording. Director Pokladnik made the statement that: "Brother Sefcik's tape WAS NOT BONAFIDE." Your editor fails to understand such a statement; what could be more bonafide than the actual voices of Brothers Pokladnik, himself, and Brothers Marek, Mazanec, Hanka, etc.? Websters dictionary defines bonafide as: genuine, given or made in good faith. Not wishing to draw out the progress of the meeting, your editor did not answer further, but certainly fails to understand the unrealistic line of reasoning.

• No doubt about it, consumers are asking more and more questions. And each business is answering its customers in its own way.

The life insurance business is no exception. Among the ways that the life, insurance business keeps in tune with the latest consumer views is through discussion groups at colleges and universities, and meetings with community groups, at which representatives of the business answer questions on the spot.

At a recent series of meetings, a number of questions kept popping up that are perhaps indicative of what the public-at-large wants to know.

Here are three of the most popular queries.

Q. Why on earth Would a wife want to carry life insurance?

A. For the same reason as a husband — to protect her family against the loss of the economic value she represents. A working wife has an obvious economic value in terms of the income she earns — and in fact the group life insurance she probably receives on the job is a measure of that value, at least in part. A homemaker also has an economic value, in terms of the funds that would be necessary to replace her services to her family. It may not be easy when you first sit down with paper and, pencil to work out the economic

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 value of a wife in view of the emotional considerations, but the millions of women who have life insurance obviously have done so with the family life insurance agent.

Q. With so many insurance agents and so many companies, how does a person decide whom to buy from?

A. Assuming that you do not have a life insurance agent, a good first step would be to talk to friends, relatives, neighbors, or perhaps your local banker for recommendations. Then interview two or three agents (at no cost to you) to see who seems to have the Lest grasp of your problems. Then pick a man or woman whom, you feel you can trust.

An agent is successful because of the quality of advice and counsel he gives to his clients. He wants to continue to serve them year after year. It is, therefore, to his advantage to cater to their best interests. In order to better serve you, he will need considerable information about your goals and financial circumstances. Cooperate with him. He will keep confidential all the facts that you, give him.

Q. What exactly is "cash value"?

A. It is a steadily growing amount you will find in a table in permanent life insurance policies, and which you can put to extremely valuable use in a variety of circumstances. Technically, cash value is an outgrowth of the level premium system, where the premium remains the same each year, instead of going up as the policyholder ages.

In the early days of life insurance, all premiums went up with age, because of the increasing risk of death; in time a policyholder could no longer afford the insurance. The search for a solution led to the level premium, which averages what a policyholder might expect to pay over his lifetime. The result means somewhat higher premiums in the early years than actual cost, but appreciably lower premiums in the later years, and as a consequence, millions now are able to afford life insurance beyond their working days.

Cash value can be used as collateral for a loan from the life insurance company or a bank. It can be used, in later years to obtain a lifetime income in the form of an annuity. It can continue the policy in various ways with further payments, say at retirement. Or it represents the amount the policyholder would receive if he were to gibe up his policy.

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SPJST Presents rbeck to TIC 3 L th / 2 1* Structor, TJC President Dr. Enbert M. Dawson, Si: ..'res3ot.:-t presenting check to Dr. Dawson, District H Director Henry School Director Douglas Ferrill. The presentation was ma y at a C!,:eth evening class on October 26 in the presence of one of the Czech e-,..‘-min,?; elases. (Photo 'by Brady, Temple).

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Iferewe see Sts President Nick Morris chatting informally with some of the Students in John Chervenka's evening class. This particular class has about a dazen students in it. Brother Morris is directing some comments at Mr. Harvey Kaase (seated in chair marked 'X'), who is the administrator of Rest Home No. I in Taylor, and very interested in learning Czech. (Photo by Brady, Temple). ($100 per year to . . . any junior college 'teaching 'fully accredited Czech language. This money is paid annually in September beginning in September, 1972, provided the Czech language continues to be taught . . ." —From HeeomMendation of the Salary and Donations Committee of the XXIst Conven-

tion. Passed and adopt:Al by the delegates).

SPJST DONATES CHECK TO TJC CZECH CLASSES Pursuant to the above mandate of the recent convention, Supreme Lodge President Brother Nick A. Morris recently presented a check to officials of

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Temple Junior College. He presented the check to Dr. Hubert Dawson, president of TJC', in the presence of J. L. Chervenka, TJC Czech instructor (and also at Rogers HS) District II Director Brother Henry Vitek, and Mr. Douglas director of the TJC Evening tine I The CzLch instruction is taught only as part of the evening curriculum 'IJC on 'I uesday and 'iliursoly nights. The course is fully acei edited a n ti credits earned are transferable to other coil and universities. p ewson opened the hrief presentation ceremonies by press nt.ing Brother Morris and Mr. Ferfill. Brother Morris respond)ci by giving a brief background on how the convention came to make this grant possible and chatted iniurnuilly with the students in the class. Bi ether Morris was pleasantly surprised when he learned that some of the emelt sttidents are not of Czech extraction, but for various reasons are eager to master the larguag_ ,. some of the students are James Alexander, Dorotny 13/ad berry, Lynda C ham, iiarvey Kaase (the administrator of our S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor), James Kreimeyer (an assistant in the Bell County District Attorney's office), Sarah Kreimeyer (his wife), Donald McCrea, Shelby Pagel,' Paul Pasemann, Jr., Theo Vybiral, Norma Wallace (nee Panak), Ralph Milek, and Miss Kopecky, first name unknown.

In their remarks, Brother Chervenka, Dr. Dawson, and Mr. Ferrill gratefully acknowledged the grant from the SPJST and indicated that the money would be put to good use In his remarks, Brother Vitek said that the SPJST was pleased and ha ppy to support TJC in its efforts to teach Czech and wished all of a-Ia qudents much success.

The SPJST is proud of its tradition of supporting Czech, instruction in the state and, salutes the students in the Czech classes at TJC and their instructor, Brother John L. Chervenka.

—SL PR Office GUIDELINES TO SUCCESS Give yourself the courage to keep on trying.

When is a man a failure? Is he a failure when his business falls off? Is he a failure when he determines upon a goal and fails to make it? Is he a failure when a month goes by and he has had no success? Is he a failure when he is discouraged?

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Mr. arol Mr):. Joe N. Morris of Sweet Home, were honored by their children and close relatives with a dinner in their home on October 22, commemorating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married at Sweet Home and have resided there these 60 years. Mr. Morris was very active in the Sweet Home Lodge and was an organizer for many years. (Submitted by Mrs. Edward Jones, daughter. —Editor).

Not Disheari ening a ., these things are, they do not make him a failure.

A man is a failure when he has quit trying. And only then.

Booth Tarkington wrote short stories for five years before a single story was accepted. If he had stopped during those distre,ssing years, Tarkington would have been a failure. But so long as he did not stop, so long as he kept on writing ,stories and sending them to publishers, he was not a failure.

If you could look into the inner life of almost any successful man, you would find long months and long years when nothing that he did seemed to bring results. You would find him time and again despairin g of achievement, and yet you would find him working on doggedly through his despair.

A man is a failure only when he quits trying.

(By Paul Speicher, and contributed

by SL Vico President J. B. liejny.

LODGE NO. 119, KAUFMAN • Dear Lodge Members, This is to remind you of our lodge meeting on November 12, so please, all of you try to attend because this is our meeting when we elect our officers.

Fraternally yours, S. A. Cech, President —SPJF1*—

LODGE NO. 5, TIOGA Dear Members and Friends, Our regular meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, November 12th, at 2 p.m.

The ladies are asked to please bring a basket lunch to be served after the meeting.

Bring your dominoes and, after the meeting, enjoy some good games and good fellowship.

Fraternally . yours, Lorene Schroeder

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Annual Meeting --- Election of Officers Dear Members: Our forthcoming meeting will be held on Sunday, November 12th, commencing at 4 p.m. instead of the usual two o'clock hour. A big sausage supper, accompanied with appropriate refreshments, will be served immediately following the business session. This, of course, is all free and promoted solely for your enjoyment.

This will be, what we term, our Annual Meeting; complete with election of officers for the calendar year of 1973, also appointment of all standing committees. Your officers urge and anticipate a large attendance so that every member of our lodge can have al vote in the selection cf 1973 officials.

To add to the festive occasion, the ladies are asked to bring along any sort of sweets. And, I might add, homemade pickles are always good!

This will be the most important meeting of the year -- and surely an enjoyable one — so kindly mark your alendar and be present. Yous will not want to miss it.

Sincerely and fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Readers: Your attention is called to the fact that our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 12th, at 1 p.m. at the Bayou Vista camp of Brother and Sister Johnny Valusek, the address of which is 406 Ling The ladies are asked to bring covered dishes as usual.

Excerpts from the October meeting trninutes are as follows: Due to the fact that the F&T Memorial Hall, our meeting place, was riot open, Brother and Sister Johnny Valusek offered the use of their home for our meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Brother Alvin Sefcik.

The pledge of allegiance to the flag Was recited by the members. Roll call of officers revealed all to be present.

Registration of membership present was recorded.

Minutes of the Setpternber meeting were read by the secretary. There being no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved as read. President Sefcik read two invitations from neighboring lodges to attend their activities. Lodge No. 88, Houston was having a Czech Day on October 22, and

viST111111C Lodge No. 172 Pasadena was observing its third anniversary. Members were urged to attend these two events.

Sister Bessie Findley, 'financial secretary, presented her financial report.

Sister Agnes Valusek, treasurer, stated that the report agreed with her reccwcis. '.ed that oI that 11,, The loll lug I) , on up aad other Helen Corr aeo- o We wish for them all speuity recovalies and good health. We have since learned that Brother Kudelka has been readmitted to the hospii,d and is very ill. He is in roam 256 at St. Mary's Hospital, Galveston. Brother Kudelka is remembered as president of the former Lodge Rozkvet No. 62. May he regain his health.

Brother Sefcik urged all members to attend the District V meeting. Plans for the Christmas meeting will be made in November. The secretary distributed the premium refund checks to members present, and will mail those on hand to the members who have not been attending. Please come to the meetings and pick up your checks, so there will be no delay in getting them. processed. We have no addresses on the following two members: Aloisie Bilek and Marie Turek. Anyone knowing of their whereabouts, please contact me.

Correspondence was then read by Secretary Charles Holy.

Youth Leader Helen Zabramegy gave a report on the youth and their activities.

Our president reminded the members of the District VI meeting to be he 1 °Aube ,' 22. ec.ided r the o. to meetyea.'

CC , :e giving. Pt,umuon ceh Ltd eh en out and the nu, e , ing vetyene thou cuio: , olaying, ,'aims and engaging in con r,‘rsation.

Herreenments and lunch were ‘rved.

Members honored with October birthdays were Evelyn Holy, Frank, Zabransky and Julius Holy. Frank Zabransky received the birthday cake.

Erwin Holy won the adult door prize and Emery Gallia received the youth door prize.

Members, make plans to attend our next meeting and take part in the electing, of officers for our lodge for the coining year, which is on November 12, at the Grant Building. November birthdays will be honored.

Hope to see you all Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST----

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Dear Members: We have at hand the following checks which we would like to hand Following the meeting, a covered' to you. If you are not able to come to dish was served. Especially good were my office to pick up your check, please the shrimp, courtesy of the Kaluzas, send us a self-addressed stamped enand the fish patties by Sister Sefcik, velope and we will mail it to you.

Bartash, Larry Pat and other goodies by Sister Findley.

Cook, Harry Lee Refreshments were supplied by BrothCook, Leon J. er Valusek. If you were not present, Evanicky, Georgia you missed a good time.

Evanicka, Jerry E. Fraternally, Holub, Esta Mary Cordray, Secy., Hruska, Charles 3923 Ave. Q1/2 Hruska, Gussie L. Galveston, Texas 77550 Jaster, Wilbert A. --3PJSTJuren, William R., 3r.

LODGE NO. 4, UALLETTSVILLE Krenek, Mabel Ethel Minar, Anita Dear Members, Orsa,k, James A. Our lodge held its regular monthly 'meeting on Sunday, October 8, at the Orsak, John Clint Willis, Emory Jean Grant Building. President Frank Zabransky opened the meeting followed Also, I would like for you to keep by the pledge to the U S. flag led by in mind that we will have our annual Laurie Chudej and Jeanie Zak. lodge meeting on December 3, 1972.

Assistant Secretary Helen Zabransky Fraternally yours, read the minutes of the previou ,, meetD. A. Juren, Secretary ing which were approved as read.

V LODGE NO. 81, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers, Our next regular meeting will be held Sunday, November 12th at 2 p.m.; also a reminder about family or fun night Tuesday, November 14th, beginning at 6 p.m. Invite your family' and friends and bring your dominoes and games to be played. Refreshments will be served to all.

The following members will receive their premium, refund checks at the next meeting: Brian Lee Anderson, Eleazar Arriaga, Jr., Rebecca Baker, Wallace James Bartek, Georgia M. Biery, Benjamin James Cuba, Donald Lynn Cuba, David Patrick. Cuba, Dorothy Chervenka, Joe Dukatnik, John J. Dukatnik, Charles V. Floca, Frank S. Floca, Arthur Fowler III, Charlotte Haisler, Lunina Holec, Leonard P. Hurta, Frank Jez, Edward M. Johnson, Billy Joe J. Juroska, Bettie M. Kacir, Nelta Kacir, Joseph F. Keifer, Terry L. Kristinek, Johnnie A. Labaj, Ernest S. Marinik, James E. Maitush, Jack Samuel McCelvey, Vivian A. McCreary, W. B. McDonald, Elva R. Olberg, Laura Linn Oberg, Pamela Plasek, Georgia J. Pyeatt, Lannette F. Ranly, Gee. J. Schiller, Carol Joan Shenkir, Judy Faye Shenkir, Pearl Estes Spurlin, Bernice Jane Valchar, Jerry E. Valchar, Vlasta Valchar, and Mary Ann Zatopek. You may send a self-addressed, ,Stamped envelope for mailing your check, to: 1615 East Barton Drive, Temple, Texas 76501, or call me at 773-3638.

Also feel welcome to stop by and pick up your check, if unable to attend the meeting.

To those members and friends who are convalescing, we wish a speedy recovery!

We urge members to try and attend the next meeting.

See you soon!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka ---SPJST---LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members: It is time again to remind you of our monthly meeting on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. in the National Hall.

After the meeting, as usual, we will have supper and we are asking our good sisters to please bring some pastry; the remainder will be furnished by the lodge and prepared by Brother Kenneth Krivanek and his helpers. After supper, Brother Rudolph and Sister Millie Wruble, will show pictures they took on their trip to Czechoslo-

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vakia. This should be very interesting and we are looking forward to it.

We missed the meeting last month because we attended the Czech Day in Dallas and we really enjoy it. We were glad to meet so many of our former acquaintances and friends, and even relatives whom we seldom see.

We just heard there wasn't anything special at the meeting; just Sister Langer, our Sunshine chairman, reported that Sister Helen Kubala is on the sick list and Vlasta Dolkos fell at her home and cracked her right arm and has it in a cast for a few weeks.

We wish them both a speedy and complete recovery.

Brother Vernon Shaw passed away on Wednesday of last week in a Dallas hospital. He is survived by his wife and 2 sons, Ralph and Joe. We extend sincere sympathy, to the bereaved family and to our departed brother, we wish eternal rest.

The Ernie Kucera Orchestra of Able, Nebraska, will be at the lodge for another fine dance on Thursday night, November 16, 1972. We had a full hall at the last dance and everyone had a real good time.

This will be the only place that the Kucera Orchestra will be playing in North Central Texas on this trip. All members from neighboring lodges are Welcome, but get your reservations early for another good time.

Fraternally yours, Joseph Becan, Reporter

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CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members: The Ladies Circle will have family night Thursday, November 9, in National Hall, with a turkey supper with all the trimmings; turkeys will be furnished by the Circle and sisters are asked to please bring pies unless you were instructed or asked for something' else. The dinner is free for all the Ladies Circle members and SPJST Lodge No. 92 members. If anyone else would like to come, the supper will be $1.25 per plate for grown-upS and 75c for children up to 12 years old.

Our last meeting was very well attended. There was not much of any kind of discussion; just plans for our family night. Our vice president, Millie Wruble, announced she received a letter from. Mrs. Mary Bylsma, sending us best regards and a thank-you card was received from Sister Flora Gee, who LADIES

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was in the hospital the month before.

We were glad to see her back in the meeting. Sister Anna Langer announced that Sister Bessie Prochaska was in the hospital and we all signed a getwell card for her; sure hope this was her last trip to the hospital.

Birthdays in October were celebrated

by Sisters Millie Wruble and. Marie Frill. We sang them, "Happy Birthday" and wished them many more.

Sister Millie Wruble announced that she will be showing slides from their trip to Czechoslovakia, after the lodge meeting on Sunday, November 12.

Door prize was won by Sister Marie Frill and after that, the meeting was adjourned. We enjoyed the delicious lunch the hostesses prepared and then played a few games.

Fraternally yours, Aloisie Becan, Reporter

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Sisters and Brothers: November is a very busy but interesting month. For the nimrods it is the beginning of a hunting season. Also it brings with it the problem of how to hunt and listen to ball games at the same time, but with radios it can be solved. One hunter stated: "I get in my cozy blind, turn on my transistor radio and look out for deer. He did not specify which species he hunts. The housewives have a problem too (but from under the foot of their husbands); will papa come home with a deer, goose or duck, or do we have to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving? And among all of this, Santa Clauses are waving at you from every store window (not yet? Well they will be)! But this is a pleasant time of the year, especially if you are very, very young.

Coming events at Lodge 88 are: Saturday, November 11 we will have a big dance to the music of Ray Jurecka's band of Weimar. On Saturday, November 18, Lee Roy Matocha and his snow bailers and Cottoneyed Joes will be here for a jolly good dance. Next is the pre-Thanksgiving dance on Wednesday, November 22nd; the Knights of Dixie will play for this one, so all of you folks who came from, or even heard of Schulenburg, come out and have fun! To finish our November dance schedule, the Vrazels from Buckholts will be here on Saturday, November 25th, and you know how they can get them out on the dance floor!

The special Buddy Brock dance was

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1971 Distal( -. VI rs: Brother Chas.

Writing insurance for 61) 'ho made the plaque presconsecutive months; SL Treasurer Leonard Phi members; and Sister Bar•entation; Sister Lottie Krutilek (33), for hara, Drastata (153), who accepted the in Brother E. P . Sralla's behalf, and who was the Sales Champion with $43,00 of life insurance. DO Matt Vanek (back):is.sharing this occasion. Each year the on organizei •s are awarded plaques and trophies from the Supreme Lodge. a happy occasion for many dancing folks; while Harry Czarnek's Texas Dutchmen costume) dance was a hilarious evening. In costume, they were all there: Phylis Diller, Daisy Mae, Walter Brennon, Minnie Pearl, her cousin Klotylda, pirates, vampires, robbers, lovers, Spanish senors and senoritas. Even our waiters weren't slighted, they had their color represented and enjoyed it thoroughly. Yes, there were at least 40 masquerades which all added to a gala night. Winners of Costume prizes were: Mary Knebles and Monroe Nitcher, first prize; yours truly (Emil HereIlea) as a Texas-size gal, second prize; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Krause, in a horrible attire+ were fourth; and Larry Gurka as a darky, and his fiance, Elizabeth Ogrodowicz, as a vampire, got the third prize. Among some of the different celebrants were Frank Tilich, who was celebrating his birthday; some of his friends surprised him with little gifts and cakes and he and Mary n turn treated the group to a delicious breakfast, and their daughter, Dorothy and her husband Charles, saw to it that everything was in good order. Several Lodge 88 members attended the Pasadena Lodge 172, third year anniversary. It was nicely arranged And from all indications, quite a sue-

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cess and enjoyed by all.

The Lodge 88 youth held their costume carnival and spaghetti supper on Sunday evening, October 29th. No doubt it was a lot of work for the youth leaders and assistants, but a lot of fun for the youngsters. Thu spaghetti supper was delicious; who has the recipe?

Among other activities at our lodge: 'There is a big social night every Thursday. Clara and Ton Jecmenek with the A. J. Zaleskys and their helpers always see to it that there is something good prepared for supper, startlng at 5:30 p.m. Then the games go on at 8 p.m. The Birthday Club sisters. will hold their monthly meeting, games and, luncheon on Wednesday, November 8, and on Monday, November 13th, we have our lodge's monthly meeting with refreshments afterward.

Darrel Ehler who is an avid football player sustained serious injuries, but is on the way to complete s recovery.

Victor Peter of the Pasadena lodge is up and about, after his open heart surgery.

Did you vote on the 7th? Yes I know . . but you can't win 'em all!

More next time.

Fraternally, Emil Horelica.

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SPECIAL NOTICE: SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, Please note: Lodge 66 will s hold its meeting Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m. promptly.

Yalu lodge officers for 1973 will be elected at the November meeting.

There will be no social alter the meeting, so do not `acing any food, please. It was votcd on, for all members to bring canned goods or innperishable foods to the No‘ amber meeting because we are gob to prepare baskets for needy families. If you do not wish to bring food, •you can make a cash donation, and hens will be purchased to fill these baskets. This is a lodge project, to share our Brotherhood and Fraternalism with others who are not so fortunate as we are.

Remember the meeting on Sunday, November 12, 2:00 p.m., promptly. It is election time; no food for the social, please, but do bring items for food baskets for the needy.

Annie 'Janus, Secretary LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members and Friends, We had a very nice crowd at our third anniversary celebration, and we want to thank all of you who came out.

We want to especially thank our neighboring lodges for coming out in sizable groups; we appreciate your support.

We had a very pleasant surprise When President Victor Peter made an appearance. He had undergone surgery recently and we did not expect him. We are glad that he was able to spend a few hours with us.

Don't forget our dance on Saturday, November 18; music by the Gil Baca Band. Bring your friends along for an enjoyable evening.

Fraternally, Bennie Matusek —SPJSTLODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Members, Following our November 12: monthly meeting we will have dinner and a social, so it's up to you to gether the family and head for the lodge, starting at 3 p.m.

November 18, the Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels will entertain with their wonderful music --- so invite your relatives and friends to join you for an evening of dancing, here at 2625 Floyd Street.

Rose Scott, Reporter

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8 ATTENTION, MEMBERS OF 'DISTRICT V: Following our last District V meeting on October 15, 1972, I filled the vacancy of assistant district youth director of our district. This position has been vacant for quite a while. I, with the approval of other District V officers, appointed Brother Torn Caraway, 2314 Droxford, Houston, Texas 77008 as assistant youth director. He will be a great asset to the youth in our district, because he is a hard worker and loves the youth.

Brother Caraway will be working /with Sister Geraldine Mikolajewski, so don't hesitate to call them if you need help with your youth clubs. I'm asking all the youth leaders, assistant youth leaders and all the lodges of District V, to, give your kind support to him.

Brother Caraway's appointment has been, approved by SYD Sister Dorothy Massey and by SL President Nick Morris, who is in charge of the youth program.

Fraternally, Alvin J. Sefcik, District V President -SPJSTLODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

Dear Members, Brother Ladis Navratil has announced that the family and guests night to be held. Tuesday evening, November 14th, will begin at 7 p.m. Everyone try to come out for games ard refreshments.

See you soon.

Fraternally, Dorothy- -Chervenka - SPJ LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members and Friends: Halloween just passed by and we certainly want to lot all our lodge youth and youth leaders know how much my wife, Evelyn and I enjoyed the party.

It was a thrill to see so many in costumes. Everyone seems to enjoy the games and the haunted house. Still haven't found out who was the body in the trunk. Thanks for inviting us.

November 12th at 3 p.m. is our next lodge meeting. We are. also planning a family social right after the meeting. I know the kitchen committee will come up with a tasty sandwich supper with games to follow. Hope to see a lot of you come out and join us.

I'm sure most of you have read in the Vestnik that we will start a game night right after the first of the year.

We will have more details on this at a later date.

Congratulations to. Brother Sid Pokla.dnik for being re-elected Director of the Rest Homes for District III. I personally want to thank all who came and worked so hard cleaning up the outside grounds just before our annual bazaar. Thanks also go to all for the many nice donations and help that made our Bazaar a success.

Looks like we have several members under the weather and some have been in the hospital. We hope all have a fast recovery.

Fraternally, Adolph Salac, President YJ STLODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members, It was good to see our president, Brother Victor Peter', able to attend our third anniversary celebration Sunday. I will not go into details of Sunday, because I have asked Sister Lillia Mae Peter to write and tell all. Thanks, Sister Peter, for helping me out. I will say that a great time was had by all and a big thanks for all who donated food, labor, etc.

Our monthly meeting will be Wednesday, November 8th. It would be nice to see some new faces there., so get out and bring the family.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan LODGE' NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Members: Lodge No. 130 will "hold its monthly meeting ;.istirday, Nov entber 12, at 4 p.m. Some of you who haven't attended the meetings for some time make plans to come out and join us. After the meeting a supper will be served with Brother Johnnie and . Sister Hattie Sebetka hosting.

Congratulations to Teresa and John Boylan on the arrival of Karen Ann. Proud grandparents are Stanley and Martha Vrla. Also to Kathy and Ray Pottkotter on the arrival of a little sister, for Carla.. Her name is Laura Anne. Grandparents are Arnold and Helen Vrla.

Daryl Parma was borne on leave from the Navy for two weeks and now has returned to a tour of duty overseas.

We all wish him the 'best of luck and a safe return home.

Please mark your calendars now for November 12 at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Martha Vrla, Secretary

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: I'm sure everyone is really happy over the much needed rain. It was good to see the sun come out this afternoon, after so long.

We hope everyone arrived home safely from the District III meeting.

Seemed like we drove in a heavy fog going and coming home. Our host Lodge No. 135 made us very welcome and the delicious turkey dinner was enjoyed by all. We were happy to hear Brother Marek is home from the hospital and doing well.

We extend our get-well wishes to Sister Carrie Belle Milan who is now home from the hospital recuperating after her second ga-around with ear surgery. Do hope this one will be successful.

Our congratulations to Ann Elizabeth and Johnny Wayne Thomas who were married Saturday in St. Thomas Church. A wedding dinner and. dance were held at the Sokol Hall. Ann Elizabeth is the daughter of Brother and Sister Joe Lee Hurtlk, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thomas of Irving.

Sister Mary Hale had as her guest her grandson, George Halford from California. They just returned from a trip to Pepin, Illinois, visiting her daughter, Kathleen Garrison, and George's mother.

The Friendship Club Thanksgiving Family Night was a big success. They had a good turn-out and the turkey dinner was delicious and enjoyed by all. Everyone enjoyed the accordion music and singing by Brothers Henry Langer and Joe Kozel.

We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Skalany of Crystal Lakes, Illinois for their $25 donation to the building fund in memory of his mother, Anna Skalany (nee Komin) of Chicago.

Our next meeting is Sunday, November the 12th, at 3 pan. Plan to attend.

Happiness is catching. We get it from one another. Sc until . be 0. smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey LODGE NO, 38, KOVAR Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our regular meeting v. To,s well attended and the social we had was nice; I hope everyone enjoyed it. The food was so good! The meat was prepared by Brother Ed Zimmerhanzel and his wife Elsie. It sure was good; many thanks to you both.

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 This coming month is election at ur regular meeting on the second Sunay, so everybody try to come to the f eting and vote for the one you'd like ▪ serve. After the meeting we will have uneh and so we ask the sisters to ring a little something' to eat and Srother Charlie Kalina will make some (T,.-Gal co fee. lm sure it will taste good luring this cool weather.

We have nice weather for fall garlens, but the insects are getting fat ,n our vegetables. Oh, well, they want .o live also, Johnnia Zurovec of El Campo died Inc to an electrical accident. He was y ell known around here because they rad lived here and attended the local ,chool. He is survived by his wife, Lo• etta., and I think, three daughters.

A is sad when something like this rappens. There was another man with dm and he also died.

The funeral was from El CaMpo in the Catholic Church.

From the local area attending the funeral were: Adolph Zimmerhanzel, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Zimmerhanzel and family and Mrs. Paul Wagner and daughter.

Here in Smithville, because of a car accident, Mrs. Theresa Vy y jala died.

She was buried Tuesday. She is survived by three daughters, Helen and Viola of Smithville and Mrs. Elsie Terry of Florida and one grandchild.

I guess I had batter end it so the editor can find a,space for it, so that it will get in the Vestnik next week.

Don't forget the meeting on November 12 and, sisters, don't forget to bring a snack to go with the coffee: Hope to see you on November 12.

• Fraternally, Lillie Evicic --se.) ST-SEATON CEMETERY MEETING The annual meeting of the: Seaton Cemetery membershi p will be held on Sunday, November 12, in the business place of Tom Sefcik in Seee f on at 1:30 p.m. Please attend.

Frank D. Mikeska, Secretary SPJST-

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS A reminder to all of the members of Lodge 25. — The annual elections will be held in the 2nd Sunday in November. It is very important that you do try to make this particular meeting.

The election of new officers for the next year is so important that you cannot afford to let this opportunity pass

V A STNtIE without having privileges to express yourself, for I know that each and every member wants to see someone in office, who can perform his or her duties, as they are required by that particular office, for, as you all know, holding an office is not all there is to it. At this particular time we do know competent officers.

So do attend and cast your vote.

Fraternally, Dolfie Hrabina ST— LODGE NO. 81, NEE:DI/MT, Dear Members, This is to remind you all that the annual meeting will be held November 12, (Sunday) at 1 p.m. All members are urged to attend. The officers will be electad for the next year.

After the meeting there will be lunch, as usual. Hope to see you on Sunday, November 12 at the meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Werner, Secretary

SENT Bulletin Boa, SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS The spring meeting of District I will be held Sunday, April 15, 1973 with Lodge No. 169, Brenham, as host.

The spring meeting of District V will be held Sunday, March 21, 1973 with Lodge No. 175, ReSenberg as host.

• • S.P.J.S,T. REST HOME ADDREssES. 3.P..J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drilla P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 • s p J.s.r. REST HOME NO. U. P. 0. Box 347 Neethille, Texas 77481

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ENT'S OFFICE FROM A Po i-Conveiltioii Repoyt 31 October 1972 Dear Members: Now that SoMe cf our post-convention follow-up work i s almost completed, I thought it would be- appropriate to report to you.

In many ways, the activities out of my office, and in the Supreme Lodge in general, have been quicker-paced in the months since the convention than in the period preceding the convention. Since the convention, I have attended almost all of the District YADs, some of the summer camps, the two State YADs, and traveled extensively to lodges all over the state. In addition, I have attended all of the fall district meetings held so far, with the exception of those held on dates that conflicted with another district meeting. All of these travels were reported in my report to the Supreme Lodge in our July and October meetings, which is the custom in every Supreme Lodge meeting. Quite a number of miles have been traveled cn official SPJST activities. I have tried. to give a review of these activities and a brief sumMary on the last convention in every district meeting that I have attended.

I still plan to present to you my comments and thoughts on 'the last convention, hopefully before the new year, or very early in 1973.

Speaking of the convention, the Proceedings have been completed by the four convention secretaries and the final product is in the hands of the publisher and should be completed very shortly. The same is true of our bylaws, which have been completed by the By-Law Comniittee. These are also in the hands of the publisher for publication in booklet form and should be out shortly also. I will only state here, as I have in the district meetings, that I feel that the four convention secretaries did a very commendable job on recording the last convention, and that they and the By-Law Committee worked with all deliberate speed in finishing their work. This is good, both from the standpoint of our members having

10 access to all this information and from the standpoint of the Insurance Commission which requires that • some of this work be completed within a certain period of time. Whether we agree with some of the by-laws or not, I believe that the By-Law Committee did a very fine job in compiling the final version in record tim'i. This efficiency reflects well upon the entire Society.

Regarding the convention Proceedings, I am sure that things appear that some people do not approve of or that they claim did not take place in just the manner that the secretaries recorded them, but what other official record do We have? There is really nothing authorized or official, other than the official minutes that we can fall back On and go by. Personally, I know of some things that I said during the convention that were not recorded, but I do not consider them important or pertinent to any issue that took place and after all, it is humanly impossible for the secretaries to have taken down every word and statement that was made. I think they did a wonderful job. Furthermore, the Proceedings, as presented by the secretaries, were approved by the convention delegates and must, therefore, remain as the official record of the convention. Neither I nor anyone else can assume the authority of changing those official minutes in any way.

Speaking of our district meetings, some of these meetings have, as has been the case in the past, been very 'well attended and also very poorly attended. Every member should feel that he has a very important stake in our Society and should make every effort to attend these district meetings. None of the district meetings I have attended this fall were long; on the contrary, they were short, business-like, and conducted in very fine fashion. These 'meetings also afford the members to hear official reports from various members of the Supreme Lodge and other segments of our Society, and you should not pass up the opportunity to hear this information and to ask questions of the various speakers. Personally, I Welcome questions from members in district meetings and always afford the members the time and opportunity to ask, them in district meetings. Your district officers no doubt go to considerable effort to plan and present your district meeting agenda, and members of the Supreme Lodge often travel considerable distances to these

VESTNtIC meetings, often under adverse weather conditions. These meetings represent democracy in motion. Make the meet of them!

Members of the Supreme Lodge (officers and directors) also attended sessions of the National Fraternal Congress in Dallas and the Texas Fraternal Congress in San Antonio in October. At the NEC in Dallas there were several good speakers on topics of interest to all fraternal benefit societies.

This was the 86th annual meeting of the NEC, attended by more than GOO delegates from some 67 fraternal benefit societies in the United States and Canada.

I forwarded a report to Editor Sefcik from Mr. Louis Engelke, Chairman of the NEC'Publicity Committee, which appeared in the Vestnik' of October 25.

His report was of a general nature, and I have since the convention forWarded excerpts from the text of one of the main speakers (Mr. Ruth) at the NFC for publication in the Vestnik. shall be forwarding the speeches of some of the other speakers far publication in the Vestnik very shortly.

These conclaves on the national level are beneficial, and even though not everything that is said is of interest to everybody, I believe that such sessions are valuable in welding together the fraternal 'benefit societies on the national level and serve a useful purpose. The next NEC will be held in New Orleans in September of 1973.

In the Youth Spectacular at the NEC, we were very capably represented

by Cheryl Ann Gaydosik of Lodge No. 42, Brookshire, who performed two trumpet solos. (The details en her presentation have already appeared hi the Vestnik).

At the Texas Fraternal Congress in San Antonio, there were some good speakers and some interesting topics.

Mr. Louis Engelke, president of the

Wednesday, November 8, 1972.

'Texas Fraternal Congress, presided in very capable fashion and gave a nice report on the NatiOnal Fraternal Congress and on his term in office. I be lieve that highlight of the Texas Eraternal Congress, was a speech by Mr. R. Henderson Shutfler, executive: director of the Institut:i. of Texan Cul-tures, who spoke on "Contributions of FJ:inic Groups to Texas." I will be forwarding an edited version of his talk to the Vestnik shortly also. In the youth program at the Texas Fraternal Congress, the SP,IST was very capably represented by Cheryl Ann Gaydosik, Rita Kamas, and Connie Hrncir. (There was no time limit on these presentations at the TFC, so we were afforded a little more exposure than we were in Dallas at the NEC).

I have compared both the NEC and the TFC to a first-rate fire department in a large metropolitan city.

When there is no fire the firemen do not have much to do, but that does not mean you disband the fire depart-: ment and no longer have firemen. We :nest support and contribute to these two organizations on the national and state level because they are our front line of defense, as far as the fraternal benefit system is concerned. Actually, their activities continue the year round, especially in the legal-legislative field. They deserve our support and our help.

The Institute of Texan Cultures recently published two works that are of interest to the SPjST and all ethnic groups in Texas, Czechs included.

Just before I went to the TFC in San Antonio, I received a complimentary copy of the Texas Folklife Festival, an illustrated brochure on all the activities that took place in that festival, held in San Antonio in September. I was proud to be a part of that festival in having been appointed "ambassador" by the director, Mr. O. T. Baker.

The Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Brother Sid Pokladnik, participated in this festival, representing the Czech element. This brochure is available for examination fn our library here and may be requested on a loan basis from Brother Otto Hanus or by writing the Institute at P. 0. Box 1226, San Antonio, Texas 7529a, and asking for the Preliminary Report on the Texas Folklife Festival.

Another publication, which was just delivered to me, is "The Czech Texans," also published by the Institute of Texan Cultures. I had the privilege of

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 proofing the copy that went into this publication at the request of Mr. Phil Hewitt, research associate with the Institute. Our members who see this publication will no doubt recognize Mr. J. J. Hclik's picture on the front cover.

'SPJST historians will remember that Brother Holik was the second president of the SPJST and his picture appears in our archives here in the Supreme Lodge. Brother Hoilk's picture appealed to Phil on a visit to the Supreme Lodge earlier and they decided to put his picture on the front cover. This booklet contains a lot of factual information and good pictures.

History buffs of the Czech element in Texas will surely want to have their own copy of this publication. The SPJST is given prominent mention in this publication, along with Augustin Haidusek and other prominent earlyday Czech Texans. It makes very interesting reading for anyone interested in the Czech element in Texas. A copy of this has also been placed in our library here, and according to information mailed to a good many sources rin Texas (including our Vestnik), the publication is available at a very nominal cost of $1.45 per single copy, including tax and postage.

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cidnd that we would have the 19721973 state queen and king cn the 1973 calendar that the Supreme Lodge is having printed. It has been traditional to have only the picture of the queen on our calendars, but I thought that it only proper to give the state king canal prominence. Consequentl y , a color picture of State Queen Connie Hrncir and State King Marvin Patak will appear on the front panel of the 1973 calendar. These will be ready for distribution in early D,,, cember of this year.

Finally, some random philosophical thoughts: A speaker in Waco recently told the Association ef Life Underwriters that they should be men motivated by service to the community, to the nation, and most of all, to Brotherhood.

The speaker said that man has become secular and has been robbed of things that are lasting and meaningful. The questions asked, by our young people today are those that portray doubt. Some of the questions are of deep dimension. He went on to say that science has answered a multitude of problems and given us thousands of life-transforming gadgets to the extent that Man doubts the need of a Superior Being and the need of a I am sure Editor Sefcik has received Brother. The prophets of despair and pessimism are trying to tell us that that news release from the Institute Man really has no desire for peace. He and that it will appear shortly. The (the speaker) said he was not willing Czechs in Texas have an illustrious and to accept this supposition of the nature proud past and anyone remotely associated with the Czech element in this of Man, and that peace can be achieved only through the Brotherhood or Man. state should be eager to read this pubThis Brotherhood cannot be commandlication. Other prominent personalities mentioned in this publication are An- ed abroad until it is practiced here at thony Dignowity, Frederick. Lemsky, home, until there is an obliteration of Rev. Bohumir Menzl, Karl Anton Postl, all prejudices and the softening of human hearts. The contemporary Amerithe very prominent Arnost Bergmann, can philosopher, Eric Hoffer, among Joseph Peter, Josef Lidiak, Father Joseph Chromcik, Alois Polansky, Stanley his many other statements, recently said that, "It is a sign of a creeping inKostoryz, Edward Hanak, John Pliska, Dominik Naplava, Dr. Henry Maresh, ner death when we no longer can Frank J. Malina; the settlements of praise the living," He also said, "We are more prone to generalize the bad Fayetteville, Hostyn, Dubina, Praha, Wesley, Ennis; Czech publications in than the good. We assume that the bad Texas, the original Baca band, the is more potent and contagious." and "The hardest arithmetic to master is KJT, the Sokols in Texas, the Czechs that which enables us to count our in West Texas (geographic West Texas), the eNS (Ceske Narodni Sdrugeni), blessings."

The great Roman Emperor Marcus Ennis Polka Festival, and other important and interesting facts about Aurelius said: "All humans are made for cooperation. We have been given Czech-Texans of yesteryear and the like hands, like feet, like upper and contemporary period. It is my underlower teeth, like eyelids — all made standing that only a limited number of and created to work together. To act these booklets have been published, so if you want your copy, send for it right against one another, then, is contrary to nature." The attraction between like away. things will never waver or vary. A Last year, the Supreme Lodge de-

ball team divided against itself cannot possibly win and bleachers filled with "grandstanders" win no pennants. A stage play filled with "scene stealers" quickly becomes a flop. You cannot grow by pulling opposite your team.

It is only through your cooperation that you rise above the crowd. There could be no hive unless the bees work as a team and operate along the lines of mutual aid. There would be no winning football team without the efforts of all the players and the coaches. Let us all reflect a moment on our own spheres of operation. You, like all other humans, will succeed only by working with and for other people. You have the ability to cooperate. It is all in what you say and da, but most important, how you do or say it. Walter Chrysler said, "The real secret of success is for people to do things because they want to and not because they have to." The success or failure of your lodge, your district, and your youth club, and indeed, the entire SPJST, depends on the cooperation between all the members. The success of the team ;depends upon cooperation. (The thoughts in this paragraph are from the state president of the FFA, but are very appropriate for all of us).

Pursuant to decision in the recent meeting of the Su preme Lodge, we have written and gotten confirmation from the Waco Convention Center confirming the dates of our 1976 convention in that city. The dates are June 13-18, 1976. This word was received from Mr. Ben L. Smith, Promotions Manager of the Convention Center, and word has already been passed to Lodge No. 66 officers. 1976 may seem like a long way off, but past experience has proven that you never can start planning these things too early. Besides that, if you wish to have particular dates, you must let these installations know way in advance.

I am happy to report that Brothers Edward L. Marek, Ed P. Sralla, and August Kacir are home convalescing after stays in the hospital. We hope their recovery is rapid and complete.

Former District VII Director and Supreme Lodge Treasurer Brother Joe Koliha, Jr., is still a resident at Leisure Lodge Convalescent Home in Temple.

Fraternally,

ve) Nick A. Morris, President

12 EXCERPTS OF MINUTES OF FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETING HELD AT THE SUPREME LODGE, SPJST ON OCT. 11 & 12, 1972 President Morris called the meeting to order at 9:10 a. m.

All members of the Supreme Lodge were present, except Director Sralla who was in the hospital in Victoria and Attorney Kacir who was in Scott Sr. White Hospital in Temple. Also present were Attorney Lesika,r, Directors-Elect Stanley Broz and Pete Valchar, President Morris welcomed the incoming attorney and new directorselect to the meeting.

Director Pokladnik reported that Bro. Paul Sablatura came to Temple for the meeting but became ill during the night and is in Scott & White Hosspital, President Morris rciported that Director SraIla called from the hospital Tuesday, Oct. 10th and stated that he regrets that he will be unable to attend the meeting due to illness.

President Morris asked that everyone share in a moment of silent meditation in respect to the illness of Directors Sralla, Koliha, Sablatura, Attorney Kacir, and Hon. Pre 4s.. Edw. L. Marek, as of whom are not able to be with us.

Vice President Hejny reported that he visited Attorney Kacir and Hon. President Marek in the hospital on Monday and relayed greetings from them.

Secretary Urbanovsky read the minutes of the previous meeting and there being no corrections, Director Hanka made a motion, seconded by Director Vitek, to adopt the minutes as read.

President Morris Was pleasantly surprised by a visit of his step-mother, Mrs. Virginia Morris and Mrs. Bessie Kolacek from Domarton, and he introduced them to the board.

The ds on the printing of the convention ProcPeding p and the by-laws were It the 1 , 0 on printi rr.x.es dne,s to Cecl .3 the bid on It wa ' p of ton P their b d was the most acceptable.

The •question was brought up whether or not the by-laws of the last. convention are to be published in the Vestnik• It was decided not to publish the by-laws in the Vestnik, since

VIST/1121C they will appear shortl y in booklet form.

President Morris announced that he had 5 applicants for the position of assistant to the secretary-treasurer.

The 3 highest rated applicants were called in for interview.

Recess for lunch 11:55 a.m. Convene at 1:30 p. m.

A long discussion took place regarding Supreme Lodge office procedures and it was decided that the officers re-evaluate the work in each department and to work out and propose solutions to be presented in the January 1973 meeting.

The employment of the assistant to the secretary-treasurer was brought up for discussion and it was decided to have a secret ballot, and Sister Dorothy Tomasek was elected unanimously.

A motion was made and duly seconded, to set the salary of the assistant 'to the secretary-treasurer at $700.00 per month, starting Jan . 1, 1973, and to be reviewed each year in January thereafter. Motion carried.

President Morris reported on the status of suspended Lodge No. 111 and and asked Attorney Lesikar how we should proceed. Attorney Lesikar stated that he believes that the best thing' to do is to "sit and wait" since they haven't done anything to lift the suspension.

President Morris reported on the National Fraternal Congress convention and stated that he observed that it was attended by many older delegates.

He also commended Bro. Pokladnik on his role at the NFC with coordinating the Fraternal Spectacular and the evening of Czech HJspitality at Lodge 84, hosted by the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council.

He stated that he learned good deal from the sessions, but that portions no i s helpful and interestof t we t ire ss U‘l -.:113 a great deal ie. secoutside the •. 1.1 everyono . but that ro Ont. defining it.

7" , e • 77-rtrU s i up a long discussion, it was agreed to submit a Written contract to the Cechosiovak Publishing Company for the year 1973.

President Morris, together with Attorney Lesikar, are to draw up a revised form of the , present contract.

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 P' 'esident Morris brought up the setting of the date for the 1976 SPJST Convention . It was agreed to set the dates for the week of June 13-17, 1976 if available.

It was agreed that if the week of June 13-17 is taken, to set the convention for June 20-24th, 1976.

The printing of the 1973 calendars was brought up and it was agreed to include a black and white picture of our building on one panel of the calendar and the history of the Society on the other panel.

Bro. Morris brought up that Attorney Lesikar attended several meetings of the By-Law Committee due to the absence of Attorney Kacir, and was due some remuneration. A motion was duly made and seconded, to reimburse Attorney Lesikar $55,00 a day for the meetings which he attended of the Bylaw Committee. Motion carried.

Recess at 5 p. in. Convened at 9 a. m. Thursday, Oct. 12th.

STD Massey was present in the meeting to make her report and presented the following proposals: 1) It was suggested to give 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes at State on the Poster Contest, $15, $12;.50, and $10.00. Only first place has been paid before. We asked your approval of this.

2) The dress policy in the .Royalty Contest was discussed, with the main topic being the kings' attire. It was decided that the king and duke be required to wear dress clothes (to include a coat and tie). The requirements for the queen would stay as printed in the youth Rule book, and the duchess could wear either a short or long dress. We ask your concurrence in this change.

3) It was decided to change 'December 31" to read "March 31," the dates for DYDs to have date and site for camp reported to the SYD• Many of the camp locations do not make reservations until after January 1. We ask your concurrence.

4) The age limit for camp was discussed at length. Since District III was the only district with a problem this year, and all of the others said it would do more harm than good for their camps to lower the age, it was voted to let a DYD lower the age of her older campers if she thcught the situation warranted it. This would be left to the discretion of a DYD. .

5) Longhorn Recreational Laboratory was discussed as very valuable training

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 for youth leaders. The DYDs are asking the Supreme Lodge to pay any youth leader's tuition to go, not just for the first time. It was felt this might induce the leaders to keep the youth leader's job longer and will give them better training, Since LRL is during school and lasts a whole week, it is doubtful that many could go, but it is worth the try. Last year there were two youth leaders (Lodge 80 and 88) that attended, and 4 DYDs. The tuition is $4500.

6) It was suggested to have a training program for youth leaders with one or two resource people hired to make the program a success. This would be statewide training and it would provide unity for all youth leaders and given them an opportunity to get better acquainted and give them good training at the same time. This was talked about earlier, but it never did materialize. There would be no per diem paid, only mileage and could be held in Austin at Robert Herrington's camp there. This could take place in the spring of 1973.

DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME LODGE Proposals No. 1, 2 and 3 were approved.

Proposal No. 4 was disapproved.

Proposal No. 5 was approved with a change a word "any" to "an electe.d and active" youth leader.

Proposal No. 6 was postponed to January meeting, Director Pokladnik commended SYD Massey on a job well done, President Morris brought up his report on public relations.

After a long discussion, it was agreed to postpone action on the public relations program until the January 1973 meeting.

President Morris read a letter of thanks from Director Pokladnik for the $150.00 donation for the transportation of the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra to San Antonio to perform at the Texas Folklife Festival.

Vice President Hejny reported that during the month of September we received 232 applications for -$366,5:00.00 life insurance for a total of 2,790 applications for $9,273,000.00 of life insurance written this year. He said he was proud of his organizers.

Vice President Hejny reported that the reduCtion of rates on large policies was not approved by Actuary Huff due to A deficiency in premiums•

A motion was made and duly seconded, to approve the recommendation of our actuary and Vice President Hejny. Motion carried.

A motion was made and seconded, that the premium on term insurance to age 65 be adjusted ; as recommended

by Actuary Huff. Motion carried.

The recommendations of the Insurance Committee were brought up for discussion and to comply with those recommendations which were not in conflict with our by-laws, the rules and regulations of Texas Insurance Department, and those which had the approval of our actuary.

Vice President Hejny reported that the Republic National Life offered a seminar in Insurance Underwriting for one of our employees in their Dallas office and that he sent Sister Norma Andel to the seminar, Sister Andel was present in the meeting and made a detailed report on the seminar orally to the board.

Vice President Hejny reported that, the seminars are offered at no cost to the Society and that the Republic National Life paid the lodging and meals during Sister Andel's stay in Dallas.

Vice President Hejny inquired whether or not we want to adopt a Self Employed retirement plan which has to be approved by the IRS. It was decided not tc adopt this plan.

Vice President Hejny reported that he was contacted by Mr . Beck of Cologne Reinsurance Company concerning reinsurance of substandard risks, and it was decided to table the matter for future consideration, Vice President Hejny reported that an applicant was rejected on health questions by our Supreme Medical Examiner and that he later applied at another lodge and was accepted by our Supreme Medical Examiner.

Vice President Hejny brought up the employment of a State Field Manager and inquired as to how much we should offer as remuneration and other benefits, After a long discussion, motion was made and duly seconded, to offer a salary of $9,000.00 to be reviewed each January, plus the usual allowances for travel and lodging. Motion carried.

Secretary Urbanovsky presented the examination report of the State Board ef Insurance. A motion was made and seconded, to accept the State Board examination report which was reviewed in the Board of Directors meeting

13 on Oct. 12, 1972. Motion carried.

Secretary Urbanovsky presented an application for a loan from a lodge for land only A Jong discussion followed, during which a Est of guidelines and requirements to be met by lodges in applying for loans to build lodge halls was presented and approved, to follow up on the now by-law passed in the recent convention. It was agreed to 'authorize the SL officers to incorporate the approved guidelines into a supplemental questionnaire to be made part of the application for local lodge building loans.

LIST OF REQUIREMENTS For special full value land and building lodge loan.

Eligibility under this special plan is determined by the following qualifying requirements. These requirements were set by the entire Supreme Lodge SPJST in meeting on October 12, 1972.

1. The lodge must meet regularly, at least once a month, 2. The lodge must submit a list of its elected officers to the Supreme Lodge.

3. The lodge must have a board trustees to administer its property.

4. The lodge must have at least one active organizer signing up new members.

5. The lodge must have a youth club leader and a, youth club or definite plans for a youth club.

6. The lodge must be in good stand-, ing with the Supreme Lodge in all respects.

7. The lodge must have definite plans for repayment of the loan.

8. The lodge must have a, functioning arid active entertainment committee..

9• The lodge should have at least 100 adult (age 16 and over) members.

10. The lodge must have sufficient funds left to construct an adequate building after deducting cost of the land. Any loan amount in excess of $70,000.00 will be on a 1/3 down basis.

11. The lodge must have sufficient funds, or pledges or other provisions or arrangements whereby it can purchase sufficient supplies, furniture, and equipment for the building once it is built.

12 The site must be in a desirable location and the lodge hall must be new or in good condition.

13. The lodge must have majority support of its members for the building program and it must have enough

14 inter;sted workers to suc:.essfully operate a.

Thr, lodge must have definite plans for the kind of activities it will sponsor t0 raise revenue.

The lodge must ii re suitable ling Pla n s and specifications prepared for app ova I. 10. The site most have adequate parking space available.

17. The ledge must meet all legal requirements in osier to create a valid. lien.

13. The lodge will not expect Cno 'ernc Lodge to handle interim during the construction perSecretary Urbanovsky brought up whether or not to accept mortgage loan applications . due to the shortage of funds, and it was decided to accept applications on 'a first-come-firstserved basis as long as funds are available.

Financial Secretary Zabeik referred to his written report which was reviewed in the meeting. He reported on the postage of the Vestnik and stated that currently there are 12,300 Vestniks mailed out each weEk. Treasurer Mikeska reported on property owned at Angleton and stated that it has not been sold but that he has a prospect who is interestad in it. He further reported that the property has not been cleaned up.

Treasurer Mikeska reported that Real Estate Loan, 9131 in Alvin has been foreclosed and sold for $43,500.00.

Treasurer Mikeska. reported that he contacted an insurance company agent concerning the hospitalization plan and that lie will make a further report of his findings in the January meeting.

Treasurer. Mikeska inquired whether Or net wa, should carry a blanket position bond on the officers, directors and employes. It was agreed to require a bond on officers and directors A motion was made and seconded, that Attorney Reuben Lesikar be designated trustee in the Dreds of Trust effective Jan. 1, 1973. Motion carried.

It was agreed that in the event that Attorney Lesikar cannot serve as Trustee, for whatever reason, in connection with any pending foreclosure, that the president and the secretary-treasurer designate a substitute trustee.

Treasurer Mikeska recommended to raise the application .fee on mortgage loans as follows:

vitsTNIR On applications not exceeding $20,000 a fee of $45 plus $3 per thousand or fraction thereof; On applications from $20,001 and not exceeding $30,000, a fee of $90 plus $3 per thousand or fraction thereof; On applications from $30,001 to $00,Cr, a lee of $120 plus $3 per thousand or fraction thereof; A motion was duly made and seconded, to accept the recommendation of Treasurer Mikeska to increase the mort gage loan application fee, effective Jan. 1, 1973. Motion carried.

Treasurer Mikeska brought ups the delinquent loans and proper action was 'taken.

Attorney Lesikar thanked the members of the Supreme Lodge for courtesies shown him during the time he served in place of Attorney Kacir.

Director Hanka invited all to the District V meeting in Rosenberg on Oct. nth. He also invited all to the Czech Day at Lodge 88 on Oct. 22nd, Directors-elect Broz and Valchar expressed their feelings concerning the way the meeting was conducted. They stated that they enjoyed the meeting very much and were impressed with the business-like manner in which, the meeting was conduct:A Bro. Valchar commended President Morris on his conduct of the meeting.

At this time, Director-Elect Paul Sablatura, who had been confined to the hospital for two days, appeared b-fore the body and he expressed appreciation for being invited to the meeting and regretted that he was indisposed and was not able to attend the entire meeting.

Pr:sident Morris asked if anyone had heard why Editor Sefcik failed to attend at least a portion of the meeting. No one had heard from the editor.

In his closing remarks, President Morris asked that everyone please reTead his prepared text on public relations, if they had not already done so, and try to formulate some opinions and ideas by the January meeting. He a.gain thanked the three new directorselect and Attorney-elect Reuben Lesikar, for being present in the meeting and expressed hope that the spirit of cooperation and harmony will prevail during the next term. He then wished everyone a joyous and bountiful 'Thanksgiving holiday, a merry and healthy Christmas, and much success and joy during the coming new year,

Wednesday, November 8, 197? and that he looked forward to seeing everyone again in January.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Raymond Urbanovsky, Secretary

YOUTH SECTION FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Readers, The Victoria SPJST Youth Club 'meeting was fairly well attended last month. We enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. Brdecka come visit us at our meeting. She gave us a talk on how important it is to attend the meetings and she also provided craft for the youth.

The youth had suggested a HalloVeen party for the event of the month at this meeting. This party was held October 28th at the Vanek's residence.

I know everyone had a. lot of fun with all the spooks and their guests who attended the party. We had planned igames and made a lot of goodies for the night.

Our youth club presented a skit at the district meeting in Sweet Home 'which they enjoyed doing. The concession stand sold everything, they had for sale. The name of the person whose name had been drawn for the pretty pillow case was: Brother Johnnie Shimek from Schulenburg. May I thank the parents and the cluib for helping at this meeting in Sweet Home, and also for the party which was held last week.

Our best regards and a lot of good health to Brother Sralla, who was dismissed from the hospital in Victoria.

Fraternally, Henrietta Vanek Youth Leader se.Tsr LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, On Sunday, October 8th, Lodge No. 4's youth club held its meeting. Vernell Zak, president, called the meeting to order followed by the minutes of the September meeting and the financial report.

Under old business, our Halloween party was discussed. It was to be held on October 23 at the Grant Building from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Under new business the district program was discussed. Patriotic songs were to be sung and for our booth to

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 to the practice and district meeting Our next meeting will be on November 12th. I hope to see yo u r then.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky, Youth Leader

District III Poster Contest Winners which took place on Octfib-r 29 it Lodge 135 in Ennis. Front row, L to R: Carol and Rita Kanias (130), first place . Eddie Ray Banik (35), second place, who accepted in Steven Dulock's behalf; Debbie Galler (66), and Camille Mandak (84), who tied in third place. Back row, L to R: l t Mil-eo-ka,andit7Siis o frem mtesrterM x: ine Sefcik, who Sister Regina Zabcik, Brother ITfr aaA a di iea were judges trying to make

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Re y ders, The cake walk was real successful.

Thanks to everyone who bought cakes and who worked to make it a success.

At the District III meeting a youth club poster contest was held. The Elk Youth Club had a winner who was Steven Dulock. Congratulations, Steven.

Be sure to attend the November 1Z meeting and we will discuss the Christmas program and hand out parts for the program.

Fraternally, Rosemarie Banik Youth Leader LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

District Youth Club Officers, L to R: President Bobbi Moucka (135); Vice President Marvin Patak (135); SecretaryTreasurer Cynthia Banik (35); Reporter Carol Dobecka (6); Sergeant-at-Arms Carol Kamas (130); Historian Patti Stanislav (66); and SL Treasurer Leonard Mikeska who installed the youth officers. sell popcorn balls.

Sunda y , October 22nd our youth club participated in the district program by singing "The USA Forever", "It Isn't Any Trouble" and "America."

Monday, October 23rd was our Halloween party. After playing several games and doing a little dancing we

had lunch and voted for the best dressed.

Janell Chudej won first with a tie for second between Laurie Chudej and Mark Sevcik.

I would like to thank the youth club members and their parents for their cooperation and for bringing the youth

DISTRICT HI YOUTH CLUB Dear Readers, On October .29, 1972 the first District III Youth Club was organized.

With 54 members present, nominations for president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, reporter, sergeantat-arms, and historian were made.

Our first District III Youth officers are: President — Bobbie Moucka (135) Vice President — Marvin Patak (135) Secretary-Treasurer — Cynthia Banik (35).

Reporter — Carol Dobecka (6) Sergeant-at-Arms — Carol Kanias (130) Historian — Patty Stanislav (66) A program committee, social entertainment committee and charity committee will carry on events such as sponsoring a charity drive, educational programs, banquet, field days, visiting rest homes and many other exciting activities.

Three people will serve on a different committee from each lodge.

The meeting then was closed.

Later on in the District III adult meeting the officers of the newlyorganized club were installed.

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Wednesday, November 8, 19'72 Later in the meeting, Mr. Nick A. Morris, SL President, was our guest speaker and also was present for the District VII meeting. We adjourned at 2 p.m.

At 3 p.m. the youth clubs performed a program. It consisted of singing and musical numbers.

Immediately after, the Sokol Corpus Christi gymnasts performer a program.

This consisted tumbling and vaulting. Thirty gymnasts participated. The -gymnasts are working for more equipment. These people are working very hard and are planning to attend the Sokol Slet in June, at Houston.

The director of men is Mr. Jerry Ed Sijansky. His assistant is Mr. Patton Hudson.

The director of women is Mrs. Sandra Howard. Her assistant, Mrs. Mary Hudson. They are all doing a great job at instruction.

The future plans are to build a new Sokol Hall real soon, I hope.

Then at 4 p.m. There was a cake walk. There were at least 20 cakes and they disappeared real quick.

Nazdar!

Randy Sijansky, Reporter of

Lodge No. 30 Talton Youth Club, had the representat.on at the District VI meeting in Sweet Home; they al!:o rendered several songs. First row, L to R: Brenda Kresta, Karen Kahanek, Vicki Dorotik, GarLan Blaha, Marjorie Treumer and Carolyn Blaha. Second row, L to R: Yvonne Kresta, Stanley Blaha, Charles Hajovsky, Diane Dluhos-:, Melissa Jerome Dorotik and Calvin Blaha. Third row, L to R: Clare Dorotik, Lisa Blaha, Donna Blaha, Rosann Dorotik, Karen P 4 Kal'anek, who sang a Dorotik, Mary Jo Dluhos, Veronica Hajovsky, and solo (a future Eddie Arnold). Not pici red is Youth Leader Loti i e Krutilek.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Readers, Sunday, October 22, I attended our District VI meeting. Our youth club presented a program and also had a popcorn ball booth, which sold out before the afternoon was over.

Monday, October 23, we had a Halloween party. We played games and had lunch. First place in costumes went to. Janell Chudej, second place was a tie between Laurie Chudej and Mark Sevcik.

Our next meeting will be held November 12. Try to come!

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (13) Historian songs were rendered by the youth club members of Ledge No. A nu-iher 4, Hallettsville. Back row, L to It: Marcie Holl y, Sandra Holy, Vernell Zak, Annie Zabransky, Vivian Vasa and Ronald Sevcik, Front row, L to R: Laurie Chudej , Kenneth Sevcik, David Zak and Mark Sevcik. Youth Leader (More pictures later) Helen Zabransky is not pictured. of

LODGE NO. 56, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, On October 29, at 1:30 p.m. the District Youth Club held its quarterly meeting.

Present were Lodges 107 Floresville, 117 Robstown and 56 Corpus Christi.

The main new business to be discussed was a charity drive for a needy child in Brazil. We made a motion to help. Td, make money and send gifts to this child. The two losing clubs would treat the one winnin 5 :lub to Some kind of an activity.

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Death Claims Paid During September, 1972 TEMPLE, TEXAS OCTOBER 6, 1972 Death Claim No.

Name

Lodge No. Location

Date of Admission

Date of Death

Age

10774 10775 10776 10777 10778 10779, 10780 10781 10782 10784

Paul F. Kutach, Louis M. Matocha, Frank Holacka, Jr., Francis Macek, Jack H. Clark, Josef a V. Hlavaty, Charlie A. Fajkus, Gary James Machala, Edward F. Kubala, Jesse James Duckett,

63 106 54 81 7 65 88 88 29 28

Sweet Home La Grange West Needville Caldwell Crosby Houston Houston Taylor East Bernard

9-20-40 11- 7-20 11-20-34 5- 4-35 11-30-43 7-13-19 6- 1-53 7-30-70 1-26-42 4- 1-37

8-17-72 8-19-72 8-25-72 7- 6-72 8-27-72 7-26-72 8-10-72 8-15-72 8-30-72 8-20-72

60 '76 74 68 72 79 65 22 67 55

10783 10785 10786 10787 10788 10789 10790 10791 10792 10793 10794 10795• 10796 10797 10798 10799 10800 10801 10802 10803 10804

Ernest James Bolt, Mary Duckett, Frank J. Prochaska, Robert Lloyd Bohannon, Jeffrey Todd Raska, John J. Srubar, Lydia Polak, Joe Zvolanek, E. E. Chernosky, Jessie Mae Lama, Gary James Machala, Frank Holub, Jr., John J. Coufal, Ludmila Vita, Frances (Sirny) Hunka, Gus Vajdos, Paul Joseph Landry, Adolph F. Kocian, Lambert Mundrick, Frank Joe Hajek, Alfons Laidolf,

81 28 154 25 107 9 28 87 88 151 21 67 24 95 80 40 88 103 143 103 28

Needville East Bernard Fort Worth Ennis Floresville Snook East Bernard Temple Houston Wharton Schulenburg Schulenburg Cyclone Seymour Holland Billie Houston Flatonia.

Inez Floresville East Bernard

2- 3-61 5- 9-49 7- 6-38 4-13-72 10- 4-55 2- 8-20 2-15-46 4-25-10 6- 5-12 7-8-55 9-17-51 11-28-34 12-11-10 11- 8-25 7- 7-13 12-15-53 4- 1-65 3-17-18 6-23-34 6-16-12 5- 3-14

8-21-72 8-20-72 8-22-72 8-23-72 9- 5-72 9- 6-72 8-24-72 9-12-72 8- 8-72 9- 3-72 8-15-72 9- 3-72 9-14-72 9-10-72 9- 7-72 9- 4-72 9-12-72 9,-10-72 9-17-72 9-10-72 9-17-72

30 53 72 1 17 76 67 89 84

To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sympathy.

B-2787/B-4061 A-8060 B-1218 D-193/Pd-up 329 D-1288 A-7431 C-13020 C-48229 B-3097 C-3815, C-10168, E-591, B-21589, E-980 G-25348/T-41750 C-10171 B-2007 F-53623 JE-522 C-12526/A-7748 C-8389 A-11714 A-6205 B-4577 Extd. Ins. JS-1747 C-2413 A-1464 B-114 A-6594 Pd-up 913 PR-32436 A-5467 B-1079 A-5448 B-3127, B-2402, A-2771

isters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt R. A. Urbanovsky, Secretary, Supreme Lodge, SPJST

family of our departed brother, VERNON R. SHAW, age 53, who passed away Wednesday, October 25, 1072, in Dallas. Remains were sent to Biggers Funeral Home, Fort Worth, Texas. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 1972 at Biggers Funeral Chapel, Rev. A. S. Haney, Jr., officiating. Additional services at 4 p.m. in Evergreen Chapel.

Grapeland; burial at Grapeland, Texas.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of our entire membership of Lodge No. 92, we the undersigned Resolution Committee, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved

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22 67 82 90 80 76 56 73 88 04 85

Certificate No.

We are sure all of the members will miss him. He is survived by his wife, Connie; sons, Ralph E. of Fort Worth, Joe D. of Norfolk, Virginia; mother, Mrs. Annie Lee Shaw of Houston; brothers, Steve of Fort Worth, Jimmy

Ray of Crockett, and Eddie Earl of Houston; sisters, Gladys Beard of Buffalo and Velma Wilson Of Bryan.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Clara Inez Krivanek Mary Ann Krivanek Anna Langer

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Morovsti Bratri 6, Cottonwood, in behalf of the entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister,

Wednesday, November 8, 1911 KATHY WALLACE.

KATHY ZAPALAC WALLACE Kathy and her husband Steve, were killed in a one-car accident on Interstate Highway 35, south of Dallas, during a rain storm Sunday, October 22, 1972. Kathy was 22 years of age.

Rosary for the couple was recited Monday at 8 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church in West. Requiem mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church , with Rev. George Doskocil and Rev. B. J. Zientek officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Sister Wallace was barn Kathleen Zapalac at West, and graduated from West High School in 1969. She attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University in Waco, T —zas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

She was a third grade teacher at St. Louis Catholic School in Waco.

The couple was married at West on August 29, 1971.

Bereaved survivors are her parents, Brother and Sister Jerry Zapalac; two brothers, Wayne Zapalac and. Mark Zapalac.; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smajstrla and Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Zapalac, all of West.

May our dear departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Lucille Kutscherousky Valerie Helona Lydia Dobecka

Items of Interest THE WHITE HOUSE Remarks of the President at the Dedication of the American Museum of Immigration — Liberty Island, N.J. Secretary Morton. Governor Rockefeller, Governor Cahill, Congressman Peyser, all of the distinguished people who are here: I appreciate this opportunity to participate in the dedication of this museum.

In dedicating this museum, I wish particularly to pay tribute to all of those who have helped to make the country what it is.

Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, I would only suggest that on your television screens tonight, in addition to showing the six there, let's show the thousands that are over here.

Secretary Morton has referred to this memorial building which we have just dedicated. I simply want to say that as far as this memorial is concerned, that those who came to the6e shores, the shores of the United States of America, they have built their own memorial, because they built America, and we are proud of those who built America.

A few moments ago, as we got off the helicopter, four little girls were there in native costumes to greet us. One of my aides pointed out the helicopter window and said, ("That one is Italian, and this one is Polish, and this one is Ukranian, and this one is German."

Let me say that every one of us is proud of his national background, but I say that instead of referring to someone, "He is an Italian," "He is a German," "He is a Pole," "He is a Ukranian," let's say, first of all, "He or she is an American," because those who came to this shore, if you go through this museum, have contributed so much to America.

One thing they have contributed is something that we see in America more than in any other countries, and that is the diversity. My wife and I have had the privilege of visiting over 80 countries in the world — Asia, Africa, Latin America — but you don't have to go abroad, you don't have to cross the Atlantic or the Pacific, to see the world. All the world is right here in America. That is the greatness of America.

And so in America, whether it is the field Of music, whether it is the field of art, whether it is in the field of architecture, in any area, we come from

all tte world, and we have built a nation which carries out that great saying that "The hallmark of freedom is diversity, and the diversity of America is what makes us an interesting country."

So while we are all Americans, lot us always be proud of our background, whatever that is, because that makes America a great country.

I could speak of many ways in which those who came to these shores have enriched America, but let me point out one way in particular: They believed in hard work. They didn!t come here for a handout. They came here for an opportunity, and they built America.

There is one other thing that I have found about those who have come frOm other countries, or their children. I have found that when it comes to love of country, when it comes to patriotism, those who came to America from other lands are very first in their hearts as far as love of America is concerned.

One of the great privileges a President Of the United States has is to participate in citizenship ceremonies and to greet and shake hands with people from all the continents of the world and all the nations of the world. And, my friends, and particularly you boys and girls who are down front, let me just simply say to you that there is nothing that makes you appreciate this country more than to sea somebody that has just become an American citizen with tears in his or her eyes because they are so proud to be an American.

On cur part, therofore, as we dedicate this memorial, let us dedicate ourselves to a great proposition that brought people to these shores, and that is to make the American dream come true.

By the "American Dream" let us recognize that the American Dream cannot be realized fully until every American has a chance to realize it in his own life. Let's give that opportunity to every American, whatever his background.

Then finally, if I could bring you just one message from other countries around the world, on my recent visit to the Soviet Union we stopped at Warsaw on the way back to the United States.

I remember thousands of Poles in the heart of Warsaw welcoming the President of the United States and his wife with these words, "Niech zyje Amer-

Wednesda y , November 8, 1972 ika," -which means "Long Live America."

To all of our friends here today, let us pledge ourselves that we not only will work for better opportunity for all Americans, whatever their national backgrounds, but let us work for the chance that all Americans can see all the world freely and let us work for the chance that people who live in the countries from which we came, whether it is Poland or Italy or the Orient or wherever they may be, so that all of those people, and particularly the children of those lands, can grow up in a world of peace. That is what we want ,for all the world.

Finally, today, we thank you for welcoming us on this occasion. I urge all of you to spend the time that we did not have to see this museum and as you see it, you will realize that a very strong people came across those waters to America. Let's always be worthy of their strength, of their patriotism, Of their love of America and of their love of peace.

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THE INFORMED CONSUMER Do You Have a Franchise?

If you have purchased a franchise or you are seriously considering investing in a franchise business, there are certain questions which you might ask to determine your chances for success.

First, who is the franchisor? If the franchisor is well known, has a good reputation, and has an obviously successful franchising operation, you have a better opportunity to succeed in your business. Occasionally, a dishonest promoter will use a franchise name and trademark deceptively similar to that of a well-known franchisor. Be ske p -ticalofrnhiswoemajrctivity is selling franchises and whose profit is primarily derived from these sales or from the sale of franchise equipment. Remember, the more information you learn about the franchisor and the successes or failures of individuals who have purchased his franchises, the better prepared you will become to make an intelligent decision.

Second, you should determine the length of time the product has been on the market and whether it has enjoyed successful promotion during this time. In short, is it a proven product or service or just a gimmick? Ask yourtself whether or not you are really interested in selling the product or serv-

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V1Li3 TNt It ice, what the future demand will be, and the nature of the competition you must face in marketing the product. `Third, what is the cost of the franchise ? In addition to the initial cash outlay required, there may be other charges, assessments, or royalties to be paid to the franchisor, and you may be ;required to purchase supplies from the company rather than from local sources.

Fourth, what profits can reasonably be expected from the franchise operation? Here again, private investigation on your part by talking with present franchise owners may provide facts you will need to make an intelligent decision. In any event, the representations of a promoter concerning projected net profits or earnings potential should be carefully examined for accuracy.

Fifth, what training and management, assistance will be provided by the franchisor? It is very important that you clearly understand the specific nature of the training to be provided.

Will it consist only of receiving a manual of instructions or hearing a few lectures? You must determine whether or not after taking the training offered you will be able to operate the franchise successfully.

Sixth, what are your rights and obligations under the terms of the franchise agreement contract? Contact your attorney and listen to his explanation of the terms and conditions of the contract. Compare this with the representations made to you by the promoter selling the franchise.

In summary, you should not rush into signing a contract or any other document relating to a franchise promotion, and you should not make any deposits or down payments "to hold a franchise open" or to "demonstrate good faith" unless you are absolutely certain about your decision to go ahead with the franchise arrangement.

Find out all you can about the franchise including the names and addressses of other franchise owners whom you can contact. Take the time to talk with these Individuals to determine their attitudes toward the success or failure they have encountered, and the problems they have dealt With in operating the franchise. Consult your attorney and have him review all aspects of the agreement to be certain that all terms of the agreement are set forth in a written contract which is not oppressive in its require-

)ments. Finally, study the product, the market, and your ability before signing that contract.

If you become aware of deceptive franchise operations such as described above, please notify Attorney General Crawford C. Martin, P.O. Box 12548, Capitol Station, A estin, Texas 78711.

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Oddil dopisovatelii Rad Komensky Oslo 20. Granger Vyroeni schuze — Volba tiredniku Bratri a sestry: Nage schuze bude konana v nedeli 12. listopadu ye 4 hodiny odpolecine na misto ve 2 jako vkly . Dostavte se!

R. F. Holubec, tajemnik PJ w i --Seaton, Texas Stchlize Seatonskeho Hrbitovas VYroeni schrize Seaton hrbrtova se bude konat v nedeli 12. listopadu v obchode Tom gefeika v Seaton, Texas.

Gas: — o pill druhe (1:30) odpoledne• Dostavte se.

Frank D. Mikeska, Tajemnik SVaz Gechosloyanu.

Mill bratti a sestry!

Pravidelna schtze na geho radu se bude odbYvat v nedeli 12. listopadu ye dye hodiny od.poledne v nasi radoye sini. Prijcrte vAichni. Po schuzi jako vzdy bude svaeina, na, kterou prosime, aby na ge radove sestry donesly peeivo. 0 ostatni se zase posta • a nag' hostitel, na fleet radu.

Nebyli jsme na schilzi minuly mesic, neb jsme byli na eskem dnu v Dallas, tak nevirn, co se vsechno ujednalo. Se6ta ijangerova ozna,mila, ze poslala "getwell cards" sestram Helen Kubala a Vlasta Dolkos. Sestra Dolkos upadla v jejim domove a nalomila si pravou ruku a ma ji dosud v sadre. Litujeme ji a pfejeme Obema brake uzdraveni• Minuly tYclen zemrel bratr Vernon Shaw. Zariechal zarrnoucenou man-

STESK Ach, pokrok lidstva! Clovek v pied se svou krvavott nohu k strme stezce a napred vi, nez vrcholu se doplazi; ze schladla Zeme vgecken iivot zamrzi.

A nage laska, Mrtqch spalovani, Jen ranni sen je v gechno milovani, den jsou dve srdce lidski gt'astna spolu, v den druhSr gtesti prcha poskokem a obe srdce leti v propast dolii — co je v tom sv'ete girokem, co je tu, co je bolu!

—Jan Neruda, Zelku a dva syny, Ralph a Joe. Vyslovujeme pozilstalYm jrnenem radu uPiimno u soustrast a test budii jeho pamatce. Jine pcdrobnosti 0 jeho umrti nevirn.

Ve etvrtek veeer 16. listopadu bude v Narodni sini hrat k tanci Ernie Kueera orchestra, z Abbey, Nebraska. Tato orchestra bude tentokrdt hrat jen ye Fort Worth, proto zveme bratry a seat'y od sousednich radu, aby se prigli s i mi pobayit Zajistete si misto v eas.

Minuly patke snt ri byla pekna navgteva na zabave a vi :;ichni meli dc)bre easy 1 presto, ze pr gelo. Nakikali jsme si na sucho a 'Led' budeme narikat, 2e. pokad prg4• Dnes se i znaene ochladilo a dries a mel bYt mraz.

Zatim se mejte vsichni dobre a v nedeli se uvidime. Po schilzi, nebo po veeeki, bratr Rudolf V./ruble a sestra Millie Wruble. budou ukazovat obrazky z jejich navUevy v deskOsiovensku. Bude

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to jiste zajimave, jen pkijd`te vgichni.

S bratrskYrn pozdravem Josef Beedn, zpravodaj enskSr krouiek, Fort Worth, Mile sestry! .Zensky krouiek porada rodinnY yeeirek ye etvrtek yeeer 9. listopadu. VeCal zacnou podavat v 5 . 30 hodin weer. Na jidelnim listku je krocan se vLg emi prilohami k tomu potfebne a peeivo. Sestry, ktere nemaji porneene donesti jiste prichoutky, jsou ny, aby donesly paje• Toto je vYroeni y eeeke pro elenky Krotubm a eleny SPJST radii 92 a jejich rodiny zdarma. Pro neeleny $1.25 talit a deti do l2ti let 75 cent& Po veeeri bude hra, bingo. Tak prijd`te kdo mi)Zete se zase jednou s nami pobavit.

Minuly tYden schfrzi zahajila sec.

Millie Wruble, privitanim vsech pHtornnych. Tajemniee sestra Billie Spindor preeetla protokol ze schuze minule a podekovani od sestry Flora Gee, ktery byla pfed tim v nemacnici. Sestra Wrublova vyridila pozdrav od sestry Mary Bylsma ze San Antonio, nasi byvale predsedkyne.

Narozeniny v mesieu rijnu slavily sestry Millie Wruble a Mary Solda,no. Zazpivaly jsrne jim "Happy Birthday' a praly, aby se ye zdravi doekaly mnoho dalgich• "Door prize" obdrIela sestra Marie Prill. Byl dojednan plan na naA rodinny yeeirek a zvoleny sestry ktere budou veceri piqpravovat a schfize pak ukoneena, jen sestra Millie Wruble je gte oznamila, ze bude ukazovat obrazky Z jejich testy do Geskoslovenska po Mdove schtizi druhou nedeli v listopa-

ye sttedu 8. listopadu 1972 du a kdo chce, Intl& se j it Podivat. Na to hostitelky podavaly chutny °bed a po °bode se zase bavily hrou bingo.

Litovaly jsme sestru Bessie Prochaskovou, neb zase byla v nemocnici s jeji nohou. Posiaiy jsme ji pozdravny listek na ktery jsme se vSechny podepsaly a pi• ly, aby se to kolene jiZ jedLoa zu tujlto a nemela s nim vice potiZe. S pozdravem a pkanim dobreho zciraa b tl:,,ty abed o oosviceni!

Aloisie Beean, dopisovatelka —bPJ

DalSi krajane zaslali peispevky na udrieni eeitiny v Texasu Darky na uditeni CeSti py v Texasu zaslali: B. Stepanek z Californie — $5.27 Pan Jesse J. Jochec, Fayetteville, Texas $10.00 Pan Gilbert Jochec z Fayettevile, Tex. $10.00 Pi, Marie Houskova, Paso Robles, Cal. $25.00 Pi. Marie Houskova, Paso, Robles, Cal. KrotiZek eeskych dam) — — $25.00 Pan a pani Jos. C. Hlavinkovi z East Bernard, Texas (k ucteni pamatky pana ftehote F. Hlavinky) — $25.00 Dr. Jan M. Sktivanek, Texas A&M University (autorsky honorat z prodeje Modern Conversational Czech) — $32.84 DalSi plispeyky zasilejte ptimo na: Dr. Jan M. Sktivanek Department of Modern Languages Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 77 843 Kniha "Modern Conversational Czech je k dostani piimo od profesora Sktivanka. Cena, je $4.50.

TAK VSELICOS Pile Aneika Houukova, teskomoraySti bratti zde v Dallasu budou staviti novy kostel a v nedeli 29. meli svuj "Ground-breaking" eili obraceni zeme na zakoupenem majetku na 2755 Gibbs Williams Road v Oak Cliff sekci. I pies neptiznive poeasi bylo pry pNtomno velke mnoZstvi lidu. Byl zde take Rev. Dan IvIarek z Taylor a /l.jel i Rev. Hejl, ktery konal rano bohosluZby v Ennis. Novy kostel bude pry dosti brzo staven a my jim piejeme v novem vSe dobre a hlavne V nedeli 29. byla konana, piekvapenka na n•Si pi. Win Nesudovou zde v DallasU v domove mane,elu George SkotakovYch• Tato party se konala u pHle2itosti 80. narozenin pi. Nesudove a onravdu pry se to podatilo. nebot‘ pi.

Nesudova byla toho mineni, Ze party je

YZST*Z& pro dceru SkotakavYch, pi. Champlonov, Asi 16 hosta se se go, aby blahoptali oslavence k jejim narozeninax.i Sejdtive prY se zazpivalo "Happy Birthday", pak bylo podana veeeke a po to se otviraly darky a teprve pak se besedovalo, Pani Nesudove z celeho srdce prejerne mnoho dalSich rokti ve zdravi a vileho dobtt'tho. Nesudovi jsou elenove fadu 130 SPJST zde v Dallas.

Pani Ms-4(1° yd se datila 80. narezefin 2 listopadu.

Take v nedeli 29. tijna se konala schtize distriktni, al SPJST na. Sokolovne v Ennis a u tadu 25 v Ennis 0slavovali prvni yyrodi postaveni nove spelkove sine. My isme odjeli hned rano do Ennis nebot` p. Otto HanuS mel bYti na Sokolovne a ja mu chtela odvesti veci ureene pro museum v Temple, ktere me svellii pfatele pro tento noel. Nezdrdeli jsme se jen chvilenku, nebot` jsme meii namiteno do sine fadu 25 na jejich obed. — a, na dvou mistech bYt dlovek nemuZe. Pozdeji jsem videla p. Zakeika u facia 25 a on me pravil, ze mell peknou schtizi u tadu 135 a dosti dobrou nav'Stevu. Obed na sins 25 byl velice dobrY a slySela jsem, 2e si chvali lide, Ze pekne porce davali, take kaidy rnohl byti uspokojen.

Po obede byl 'Yank program, ceremonialem byl Louis Kudrna ml., a ten peedstavil peedsedu tadu 25, p. Hrabinu, ktery peivitaI ptitomne v pane keel . Na to pak mayor mesta Sonoma (II Ennis) p. Ed Albertini pekne promluvil o naSich deskYch lidech a gratuloval k Uspechu. Pak byly d ye pekne vlastenecke Cisla zazpivana p. Billy Abics s doprovodem dlouholete varhanice pi. Ella Fern Sparks D ye mlada deveata (dcerky to m:an.Z. e16 Johnnie KrajeovYch) Rita a Marlene Krajeovy zazpivaly dovedne dueto. Pianove dueto si. Rity Krajeove a Mary Frances Trojaekove bylo vdeene ptijato a vAechny eisla odmenena velkym potleskem. Pak ptiSel na tadu peveckY krouZek od KJT a KJZT z Ennis, pod vedenim p. Franka, LiOky a opravdu velice pekne zazpivali: "Neziobte Se rodieove," "Krasna pastY •ka", "Mysliveeek" a zvla gtni piseri venovali honcam, kteti brzy pojedou na hon jelenit (zda se me, Ze po eesku to bylo v "V hajieku") Na hramoniku je doprovazel p. Frank Mikula Take zazpivali "Hej Slovane." V tomto sboru je take hodne tech j12 z tteti a etvrte generace a je to opravdu hezke, ze udrduji ty nak Ceske pisne a naSi eeskou 'tee. GratuIuji Jim k top es criu. Pak hra-

611 li hudebnici tak zvanou, "Western Music" a veder mel lirati Johny MenSik orchestr. Sella jsem se s mnohYmi clavnYmi znarnYmi a poznaia nove, bylo to v6e pane. U naSeho stolu sedeli clavne zname pi. Jos. Tape, a pi. Louis Novikove, a mantele Jos. Novakovi a Jerry Krajdovi• Pak ptitla mladiCka krajanka sl. Marita. Novakova a byla me peedstavena jako nova "Homecoming Queen", dill kralovna tech, kteti byli peitom,ni footballove hie v Ennis v patek veder peed tim. Rodaci mesta Ennis se sjeli aby byli peitomni teto hte v zapasu mezi Athens a Ennis a v polovici hry byla korunovana kralovna.

Nova kralovna jest dcerou manielfr Jos. NovakevYch a vnuakou pi. Antoine Novakove a manieli). Jerry Krajdovycli. Jest Clenkou u tadu 135 SPJST a v poslednim roeniku Enniske vy'SSI Skoly. Mohou bYt vSichni na ni hrdi, nebot` jest nejen hezkou, ale co je jeSte plednejAi jest to, Ze je velmi peivetivou a dobte vychovanou krajankou Mam rada lidi, kteti jsou na svtij &sky pilvod hrdi a hlasi se k tomu.

Sl. Novakova me sdelila, ze prvnim devdetem deskeho pilvodu, ktere, byla poctena titulem kralovny enniske SkolY byla sl. Janice Haftovcova, (nyni pi.

McLemore, dcera to manZ'elii Ernest HahkavcovYch v rote 1968-9) a ona jest druhou. Die jeji keel byla velmi hrda, na to, Z"e nekdo z eeskYch lidi to dosahl a je, oveem jegte vice. Vklyt,` pied lety kdyel jsem byla mladM, to nebylo myslitelno, aby nekdo 'Ceske krve byl tak gt'astnY a dostalo se mu nejakeho yyznamenani, i kdy g si to zaDnes jsou jii jive easy a jina doba a nasi mladi lide jsou nyni stale v poptedi a vynikaji ve v g ech oborech. Jsem tomu velmi rada. Enniske noviny nesly mnohem obgirnejAi zpravy a plno obrazkti o to korunovaci v Ennis a tekli ze sl . Novakova jiz viceltrate obchlela yyznamenani i v klubu FFA a snad jeSte bude miti ptilelitost zviteziti i na jinYch mistech• Jo., opravdu rada pi gs takove pekne zpravy : jen nam 6echilm delaji test: Kds1 jsem mluvlla s p. Zabeikem, tak jsem se zeptala na zdravi p. Edwarda, Marka, loYvaleho pfedsedy vni Utadovny v Temple, ktery pry je nejaky Cas nemocen a p. Zabeik sdeloyal, ze p. Marek je jil na torn lope, cot mu jiste ptejerne. Jsem jista, ze doma pod ochranou sve manZelky se brzy uzdravi

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Prave me dorueil listonoF "Hlasatel" vgem hovoril• Pies jeho, tvat preletel y e kterem byla zprava, kterd me vel- lehky stin jenom tehdy, kdyF mi yypra mi ptekvapila — sdelovali tam, Fe pi. vel, Fe se mu ptatele pro toho jeho koM. Lotr,',.,enska, z Cicero, Ill•, nahle ze- niCka smeji, k Cemu pry mu bude dosnula. Tato pani jsem loni poznala, na bra me 14 milionoveho naroda, Ceskem dnu zde, kdy prijela se so- oF se chtel ueit tak dokonale nejakekolskou y Ypravou z Chicago. Daly jsme mu jazyka, ze si mel vybrat nemeinu se do reel a to jsem se do yedela, ze el spanelFtinu, ta Fe mu ye syete vice -ona pani mela matku a sestro. ye Skut,- poslonZi ei na to eeskomora yske vysoeine ye Ja osobne si vSak myslim (a take stare ,vlasti. Dobte, znala rodnou yes- jsem mu to rekl), Fe s yYm zajrnem o nieku moji babieky Houdkove a, ostat- ecStinu nijak neprohloupil a ze mu tenni okolni vesnieky. Vypraxrela, me. ze to jazyk bude v ptiSlich letech stale use narodila v Chicago, ale kdyF ji byly ZiteenejFI. Zda, se totiZ, Fe ona vychva2 Leta, prestehovali se zpet do Ces- lovand metoda "taviciho kotle", v newt' koslovenska a tam Zila aF, do roku 1927 se nostupne smisi vSechny v Americe kdy ji bylo 23 let a yratila se do Ame- zijici narodnosti — nejak nevySla. Neriky. Provdala se a nedd yno se byla pa- chci 8e zde zabYvat CernoSskou otazkou divot ve stare vlasti. Byla to pekna i kdy2 vlastne byla prvnim a hlavnim pani jiskrnych eernych oei a ac ji by- podnetem k tomu, ze si clalSi a dalF1 jen 63 let, ji2, take odeSta„ Tak elo- narodonostni skupiny v USA zaeinaji uyek nikdy nevi, koho vidi naposled. vedomovat svou prisluSnost. Nejvic vi,Skoda ji, byla to ptijemna pani a hezclitelne je to zatim u tak zvanVeh Fpaky jsme si rozumely. nelsky mluvicich Americana. V Chicago Koneene nain zaprFelo, vFak jsme odmitaji 1V1exikani a Kubanci a pod. meld cele leto hrozne sucho, Nepama,- poslouchat anglicke rozkazy syeho Bostuji si, aby tolik stromfi uschlo, jako se a 26,claji, aby byl na kahlem °daletomu. bylo letos, my sami jsme ztra- ni. Fpanelsky tlumoenik. Pritornnost till Fest velkYch stromu a dva okra- tlunioeniku si jiF vynutili v nemocnisne kere a to je velika Fkoda. Jinde cich a telefonnieh stanicich. zase mail povodne a v2dy je neco a Mnohe Casopisy a denniky zaealy pomusime to pr-ljmout jak to ptijde, (Ve hotove vydavat sve listy take ye spaano?

1161F-tine, nebot` anglicke vyclani Mejte se kahly dobre! prestali proste tito lid kupovat• Velke obchodni domy se stejnou rychlos' najaly S • panelsky mluvici prodavaee, ti fltadky na okraj Setkal jsem se nedavno s jedrim po- ale take menSi obchody a rtzni tezerubodn:;Tni mladYm muZem. Dokoneil meslnici opattuji jiz sve vylohy ndpinebot' to pied dvema lety universitu a vzhledem sem "Mluvime Spanelsky". ke svemo vzdelani dostal &bre misto znamena znaene vyFFi obchodni obrat.

Take Polaci se zaeinaji mnohcm pevye statnich slutbach, s pevnym nYm platem a mohl by ted` bez velke- neji stmelovat a jejich narodni hrdost ho vzruSovani a nejakeho zylaStniho a pocit sounaleFitosti se . starou vlassnaZeni travit spokojene svilj Zivot a ti roste den ze dne. Nedavno. jsem se dival v TV jake nadherne knihy v Anieim se ptilK; nezateFovat. merice zaeina polska men gina vydavat Ale tento mlady elovek se ji2 na niversite zaea1 soukroine ueit Cesky. a objemna kniha o historii Polska byla JakYsi zaklad mei v podvedomi jeSte z prim° literarnim skvostem. (Cat' byranneho mladi, kdy s nim Cesky ho- chom my oeSi. a Slovaci nedokazali neYana, jeho statenka. Ve svem celkem co podobneho?)

StejnY pocit ndrodni prislu gnosti zanendroenem zamestnani se ptiliF netteina narastat ve vFech narodnostech navi a y 'Aechen volny eas Yenuje stuFijicich v USA. Take volebni vYsleclky .diu Catiny, Ceske historie, literatury a hne.d napoprve si na mne vYsledky at' uZ v mestske el statni a federalni sveho studio, vyzkouFel a primo me za- sprave. budou stale vice ovlivnovany tevalil zaplavou otazek. Sotva jsem sta- mito narodnostnimi skupinarni a ti, eil odpovidat a mnohe dotazy byly tak kteti chteji bYt zvoleni, se stale vice a naroeme, Fe me privedly do lehkeho po- vice zaeinaji opirat o sve krajanske zazemi... tu.

Miuvi eesky vice ne% plyne a pouze Proto si myslim, ze ta snaha mladejeho akcent prozazuje, Fe se v 'Oechach ho Americana Ceskeho pa yodu o osnenarodil. Je svym studiem a yYsled- vojeni si jak Ceske reel, tak co nejky nadFeny a se stejnYm nadSenim o vetAich znalosti a veclomosti o stare

Ve stfedu 8. listopadu 1972 vlasti neni tak manna, jak ji vidi jeho mane proziravejSi pratele. Nepochybuji o tom, ze jiZ velmi brzy bude mit moZnost yFechny sve znalosti oplatnit.

Byl bych rad, kdyby se nad temito tadky zamysleli take rodiee a prarodiee, kteii zatim nepova2ovali za notne zateZovat hlavy s yYch potomkO znalosti Ceskeho jazyka, moZno, jim to bitciou velmi brzy cleti i vnoueata vyeitat — ale nikdy nevi pozde, vSechno se da, napravit.

0 tom, ze s timto stoupajicim rOstern narodniho oveclornovani v narodnostnich menSinach SnojenYch state zatina stoupat' take vYznain kra.janskeho tisku, si promlovime zase az nekcly ptiFte. Sazeo.

Z KRAJANSKEHO TISKU Krasny priibeh Husovy oslavy ye Vidni Tak, jako se hlasily a hlasi oba ndrody v na gi stare vlasti k Husove tradici, hlasila se k ni na ge krajanska vetey v Rakousku. V pkedveeer 8. eervence se roz'21haly hranice na pooest pamatky mistra Jana Husa nejen v eeskSrch krajich, ale i v krajanske Vidni. Vzpominali jsme velkeho stfedovekeho ueence a lidoveho kazatele oslavami na hkigti eeskeho srdce a v Narodnim dome. Posledni z nich se konala pied deseti lety.

Letogni oslava v Narodnim dome — Bobemii v sobotu 28, kvetna se tyto tradice opet navazala. Probihala v roce, kdy ubehlo od narozeni mistra Jana Cest set let.

Toto reprezentativni shromeldeni vital pkedseda Spolku "Ndrodni dfun" krajan ing. Pkecechtel. Po jeho projevu nastalo v sale pritmi, na zadnim prospektu je yiFte se na zpasob proslule pra2ske Laterny magiky objevila silueta stredovekeho hradu a zaznela predehra ke Smetanove Libusi. K teenickemu pultu pkistupuje mistopkedseda Vlastencke omladiny krajan Jo'21a Boeek, znamy re'Ziser a herec, a s pr yMud hiasy husitskeho choralu se na leve strane kvetinami a zeleni vyzdobeneho jevi gte objevuje nad2ivotni Huslay portret.

Znovu zaznivd husitskY choral a po tomto umeleckem a gusobivem irvodu pkistupuje k mikrofonu inspektor krajan 0. Blalek k slavnostnimu projevu.

Krajan BlaMk plib1i2uje posluchaefam Busily r2ivot a dilo, osobnost stateeneho a ryziho eloveka, vedce, kazatela, revoluciondke.

Videnske Menginove Listy.

Ve stfeciu 8, listopadu 1972

VtSTN penize — money ozpriva — information, news, report rodiee — parents jak easto? — how often? tjden week prz'.ce work manielka — 'wife it-m.112cl — husband zictelni; — distinctly spisovatel — writer chyba — mistake pravopis -- spelling roman — novel

UNE SE CESKY Lekce sedmadvacata — Lesson 27 Before we go on to adverbs, let's look at terms having to do with students and colleges.

STUDENTI A KOLEJ VOCABULARY college; also student's dormikolej tory mistnost room p •izerni — ground floor poschodi — story floor kuchyne — kitchen kancelar — office (adm.) office tikadovna, eitarna — reading room knihov.na — library g atna, — cloakroom untYvarna — wash room spreha — shower jests -- also, yet nabytek — furniture byt — flat, or apartment firednik -- official skein — closet, cupboard gaty — clothes kreslo — armchair central heating tistiedni topeni potom — then, afterwards prednig ka — lecture, speech poslucharna — lecture room rozumim — 1 understand mluvim — I speak trochu — a little jestiiie — if (Tont) poinalu — slowly nahlas loudly mesic — month, moon piirozeny — natural dulezity — important rozhovor — conversation kam? — Whither? (showing action) Where? (no action) kde?

Excereise Train'slate the following sentences, which use words from the above vo'cabulary listing• 1. Vidinte tam na gi kolej.

2. Moje mistnost je dole.

3. Pritel ma mistnost v prize/M. 4. Hlavni budova, ma gest poschodi5. V prizemi mame jidelnu a kuchyni.

6. Hlavni budova ma take kancelare, • eitarny a ritzne jine mistnosti.

7. Nahore mime pokoje, gatny, untjr-. varny a sprchy.

8. Kde vy mate Va g byt?

9. Bydlite jegte mimo mesto?

10. Mate koupeny Va g novy nabytek?

11• Bratr Alois je firednikem v koleji.

12. Koupil jste si nerve gaty?

13. Nage kolej ma, zarizene tistredni topeni.

14. Pan profesor tram kaitly den piednasi.

15. Pani ueitelka nam piedna gi v no. sluchaxne.

16. Ona mluvi moc rychle.

17• Pan Svetlik mItivi pomalu.

18. Nerozumim, ltdyi nemluvi oni nahlas.

19. Pi gu domft kaidy mesic.

20. Je to prirozeny a dideiity ukol.

21. Mel jsem s portent Dvorakem (Meaty rozhovor.

22. Kam jedete?

23• Kde jste byl?

24. Rodiee mi posilaji pogtou penize.

25. Jak easto pi geg ty domft?

26. Ja, pigu kaidY den.

27. Miij maniel kona, svoji pisemnou oriel velmi zietelne.

28. eepek byl velky iieskSr spisovatel.

29. eetl jste jeho romany?

Poicadek — Thoughts for today — Zvykni si ukladati yea sve na jiste misty, abys, kdyi jich potiebuje g, snadno je nalezti mohl.

Tim usporig sobs a jinjrm mnohe mrzutosti, trchrani g se mnohe gkody, prijdeg vgude v prar."•. ;."'as a vyhneg se

23 ninohe vYeitee, ano i trestu ze strany rodieti a ueitelft svych.

•Zanechej vg ech marnych hadek.

Dbej jen vidycky o po•adek.

Discuss this thought with your parents, Get them to ex p lain it to yOu. Daruvar — Jugoslavie.

Za doby slavy rise EimSke, patril s celYm okolim Daruvar a mesto se jmenovalo Jasor. Po padu taco rise, piisli Ellovane a na troskach toho mesta vystaveli mesto Prohaticu.

Za tureckYch valck dostalo mesto nove jmeno 1lidza, Ve stfedoveku patill Daruvar i s okolim a malYini hrady radu Benediktinskeniu. Roku. 1860 darovala rakouska cisarovna Marie Terezie, Daruvar mad'arskeniu Slechtici panu z Daruvaru. Jmenoval se Antonin Jankovie. Tato krajina dostala jmeno podle noveho majitele a mist° dostalo jmeno Daruvar.

Bylo to tehdy male mesteeko. Nov' majitel bral na sve panstvi Cechy, kteri se prestehovali a za jejich praci jim poskytoval rUzne vjrhody. Tak se datuje prichod Oechil a MoraVanft na toto panstvi od roku 1828.

Jankovie vystavel za pomoci videnskjrch architektft rozsahlY zamek a oboru. I ye meste se stavelo, remeslnici byli vyhledavani. Roku 1777 mel Daruvar 60 eisel obytnYch don't& Bydieli zde mimo Chorvatri a Mad'art, Nemci a Italove. — Rod Jankovivymfel, panstvi se rozpadavalo a po prvni svetove valce byl zarnek Pf evzat daruvarskou abci a bylo v nem umicteno gymnasium, pozdeji obchodni akadernie a dues 81eta .chorvataka gkola. Okres Daruvar je dodnes okresem narodnostne smi genYm a samosne mesto tea. Stalo se z neho typicky ke-mesInicko-obehodni mesto s rezvijejicim se pramyslem a znamou znaekeu vina.

Dle vypraveni ueitelu a prarodin se pfistehovali ptedkove na navod agentil, ktefi je v bYvale Rakousko--Uherske verbovali. Bida je donutila opustit chnda, policka, ktera, je nemohla u• 2iviti a tak cestovali a vozikem, pa stone s kelebkou, trochou petin, se skrovnYm majetkem a s houfem cleti.

Ubirali se do "zasiiibene acme" kde pry na nC eekaji lany neobdelane ntaly, hluboke lesy a bohate vinice. Doufatento kraj jim nebude macechou jako jejich rodnY kraj, Po dlouhem a strastipinern putotani se dostali do Slavonie a nejvice se

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jich usadilo v okoli Daruvaru . Umeli vie, do jara 1941. Pak jiz byla ve,§kera obdelavat pole i vinice umeli remes- einnost zastracena. "Ceske Skoly byly la, nekteii i cizi feel a tak zili v zruSeny, Narodni domy absazeny. "Betelstvi s narodem chorvatskym a sli p seda" byla vybidnuta, aby darovala -skYmazvolnseypracovlidsuS"- svtij clum ustaSilm,. ale k tomu 'Cechy neho Zivobyti. nedonutili. Odvolali se, Zr e toto musi Daruvar je podnes nazYvan - bYt odhlasovano vainou hromadou. Nakern Oechti v Jagosla.vii. UdrZeli si svo- rodni dtlm musel bYt vyklizen. V poji fee, ponevadZ jejich deti rely Ces- slecn chvili 'byly zachraneny 'Ceske ke skoly, Ceske neitele, o ktere se sta- knihy a spolkovY archly Tyto ve,ci dorala Matice Skolska, pczcieji eeska Be- bri uschovali a nedbali nebezpeei. seda. Se stoupajici 0.ivotni Urovni oby- est:attni vSe bylo ustaSovci znieeno• Favatel vzritstal i kulturni Zivot, ktery se Sismus nam vzal vSe, co bylo vybudoobralel ve meste. postavenYm Narod- vano. Nemohl vSak nikdy vziti viru ye nim domem, novou Skolou, OetnYnn di- viterstvi lidu, lasku k vlasti a svobode. vadelnimi predstavenimi, eeskou kni-0---SPJSThovnou a eeskYmi telocvienYmi jednoS pisnielcou Po 'esl. vlasti taint Mua se zilaastflovali i Sokoiskych Kdy2 pojedete autem ei vlakern z slettl v Praze a styky mezi krajany doma a v Jugoslavii se utuZovaly. KciyZ Pratislavy, fekneme do VysokYch TaS' prasi nekdo stavel vlastni dornek, poina- ter, od Leopoldova, uvidite po vol zdarma i Potahem a bylo vici stale reku Van s celou soustavou to povaZovano za 'hanbu, kdy'Z nekdo vodnich prehrad a elektraren. Za NovYm Mestom se kotlina Vahu roz:".iiiuPriS-la I. svetova valka, ye ktere se je a v dalku se brzy objevi silueta moutvorily nova, fizemi a Oe'Si, kteri byli cneho hradu s typickou etyihranou yedoposud prishOniky rice Rakousko-U- zi. herske, stall se cizinci a museli se pro Mnozi z vas IA jiste uhodli, ze v na.-, kazovat novYmi domovskYmi listy. K 'Sem putovani za pisniekou po Oechach, Ceskemu lidu v bYvale vlasti citili sta- Moravy a Slovensku, jsme prisli k le lasku a prijali v okrese Daruvarskem Treneinu. Ne2 VAak do neho vkroeime, 2.400 CeskYch videriskYch dal na zota.m.usime prekroeit Vah — pies AirokY venou z podYYZivy• Ty deti tarn posialo moderni automobilovY nebo pies Celezvideriske " 'Ceske srdce."

Men' most. Pisnielca, ktera nas dues Jako dik bylo zaslano. 'Ceske Besede privedla do Treneina ureite neopevuje nekolik vagona cukru, ktery se promeani jeden z techto dvou treneinskYch nil mezi krajany v penize a ty se opet mostu. VZdyt,` na naoste, ktery postavili Staly zakladem fondu pro postaveni Ce✓ poslednich desetiletich na misto vaske Skoly. leeneho provizorniho mostu, marne by Roku 1925 byly poiadany Ceskou Be- jste hledali travu, ktera "na, nem rossedou prvni Ceske doZinky, ve kterYch te!" Slava lidove pisnielcy jiste vymybyly predvadeny Ceske pisne, tartee, slel mladik. ktery byl zarmouceny nezvyky a kroje. Ty doZinky pak byly v verou ye mile, se kterou se setkaval nasledujicich letech opakovany za sta- na treneinskem moste, kterY tu stavai le vet'Si fleasti aC?.. tisicove, obeanit z velmi dlouho. Vklyt‘ tuto pisnieku za.cele. Jugoslavie. V roce 1927 byl usku- psali sberatele slovenskYch lidovVch pisni na Liptove a ()rave uz v poloyine teonen prvni zajezd na. Slovensko.

Bylo navazano piatelstvi a spolupra,- minuleho stoleti• DneSni zamilovani. se ce obou vetvi naroda eeskeho a slo- ✓ Treneine uz ureite neschazeji na m0venskeho v Petrovci na Slovensku. V dernim moste, po kterem v obema sinetorn roce bylo teZ otevieni , hospociai- rech jezdi tisice aut. Davaji prednost Omer 100hektaroske Akoly ye Velkych Zdencich. Veli- treneinske rarite kou slavnosti a radosti bylo postaveni vemu lesnimu parku Brezina nebo jemnemu posezeni, reknerne ye vinarne a otetvieni Narodniho domu v Hercegoyei dne 7. zari 1930. V Zahrebu pra- nebo kavarne noveho hotelu "Laugacoval oeskoslovenskST syaz, KaZdYm roLaugaricio je nazev Stanovi gte 855 kern tam! pfij gcleli stovky navAtevnikil Yojakil II. rimske pomocne legie, kteii z Oech, Moravy a Slovenska• Uprostred nejvetS'ich planil a price ,sem prisli pod vedenim Marko. Valeria na poll narodnim prisla jako blesk Maximiana roku 179 nageho leto.poetu zprava potupnY mnichovsky diktat. a. zanechali po sobe na skaie treneinJako pod teZkYm mrakem pracovala skeho hradu dodnes zachavany unikateeska menSina al do oknpace Jugosla- ni zapis.

Ve stiedu 8. listopadu 1972 Na, 379 metho vysokem vapencovem fitesa stoji hrad, jeho2 poeatky se ztraceji v clavnych easech Kvadu a Markomanti. Ale ani to nebyli zaeatky osiclient fizemi dneSniho Treneina. Argeologove tu ilaSli stopy koncetrace tzv. szeletskYeh sidliSt` z obdobi mladSiho paleolitu, telly stare al 40 tisic rokti.

I Slovatie tu meli v obdobi Veikomora yske rise svtij brad. NejstarSi mad'arska, kronika notate Bely III. Anony ma totil popisuje jak Treneinsky hrad dobyli Uhri pod vedenim Sovardy, Ka'cloea a, Huby.

NejvetSi rozkvet zaznamenal Trenein ve stiedoveku, koncem. 13. Stoleti, kdy.2. jeho hrad byl hlavnim sidlem panovnika MatftSe Caka-Trenea.nskeho, kterY odtud viddl nad itzemim celeho dneSniha zapadniho a stredniho Siovenska.

Potem v3jak nastala, diouha staleti, ye kterYch Trenein zivorii jeclnotvarnYin osnalYm Lvotem bez yYznamneho Inesteeka. 'Trenoinsky hrad, ktery neustale mend majitele roku 1790 vyhoiel a vac ho uz nikdy neopravil.

Na. zaaatku naSeho stoleti mel Trenein 7011 obyvatle a mapa, prtimysia na. tehdejSim Slovensku Trenein ani nezaznamenava. A ne mnoho se zmenilo i nasledujicich desetiletich Dnani Trenein je yyznanme slovenske prnmyslove mesto, mesto price a Akelstvi, Uhledne sidlo okresu, na lazemi. ktereho Lje temef 165 tisic obyvatel. Samotny Trenein ma nyni 30 tisic obyvatel, pro ktere postavili po roku 1945 rove moderni sidliSte Boma Sihot', Dille hony a Zamostami a pro ktere roste velice sidliAte Trenein -jih.

DneAni Trenoin — to je jedno z nejvetS'ich a nejcialiAltelSich vinaiskych a odevnich stredisek noveho Oeskoslovensk• Je to mesto zavodu Meina a OdevnYch zavodil, mesto Tovarni na 0brabacie stroje, jmeno svetoznameho lihovaru Slovlik. .Je to mesto nekolika vyznamnych stiednich Skol a Slovensko ho ustartt pro doAkolovani lekaia, mesto muzei a galerii, mesto, ktere obnovuje svilj staroclavny hrad Jak si nekdy, mill krajane, zapejete dneSni pisniaku o treneinskem moste, Vzpomerite ci i na, Trenein, slovenske mesto s bahatou historii a s j0,te ,boiratAi piitomnosti mesto, ktere ma -hrdY piivlastek " Perla stiednillo PovaIi." Na, trenoianskom moste trava rastie.

Trava jateiina neskosena.

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vtsTNIK

Ut je moja mils

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advedena.

Kto si ju odviedou nech si ju ma.

Nech sa len predo M11011 neobjima.

Objima, objima, ye dne v noel.

Ned' ju len nevidia

Pod praporem Raticha Roman ze stoleti XVII. JOSEF SVATEK Pokraeovani

MOje

A-0 Dievorubci Slunce je naposledy pohladilo letnimi paprsky, ptaci uletli z vetvi. Krajkovi srnrkii se zKhvelo a potom pkiskoeil elovek v helme s pilau, aby ukoneil jejich tivot.

Byly oeislovany jasnou belobou. dtvrtY, patY, SedmY byl °heti ArnoSta Fikar, a.:3solventa Lesniho freilavte v Piste u Kkivoklatu z roku 1971, nyni lesniho delnika ze zavodu Nabor. Zatim nema tadny trestny 'bad. Jeho itkolem je pokacet dva stromy a nejen pokacet, ale i odvetvit pki udrtavani. vaech bezpednostnich pravidel• Prvni east VI. celokrajskeho pfeboru lesnich delniku Stkedoeeskeho kraje, telba jednotlivcil, se chyli ke kenci.

Tetba dkeva, pkibli6Ovani a odvoz &fava, jednotlivci, dvojice, souteig mladete i kolektivt.

Obrazek pace na gich pradedil, kteki se sekyrou a pilau a krajicem chleba na cely den se stehovali do lest' za telkou clfinou, bledne. Dne gni dievorubci maji vyhrano. I kdyt neni katclY den tak slavnostni, jako ten dervencovY a, dechovka je nevyprovazi daleko do test', piece jen mechanizace vyte'aila a odlehella muttim iadu teikosti. Je tioba jen dbat bezpeenostnich pkedpisil, • protote pri katde mechanizaci je zvY.ziend motnost nra.zovosti.

Jen & s to kfivoklatali dkevorubei znaji ut z letakft, ze falcoleni i ze zavodniho easopisu a dbaji na svou bezpeenost.

Vitaji proto katclou novou techniku.

Tady maji motnost si prohlednout novy lesnicky tra.ktor a radiovYm ovladanim navijaku, hydraulic. kou rukou a jine mechanismy.

I kdya, veikou east Make sily pkeve7me stroj, piece jen do lesa patki chlaoci zdravi, silni a mondki . A to valchni ti Nat maji — vaechno, co cikevorubec ma mit.

Viava mezi muistvem zpitym na aka/Intik utLhla, nebot' mela osolmost farakova jeSte mocny vliv na zbrojence, kteki ad poeatku vYboje slay a rozkazit jeho byli posh;lhil.

Pfedni z Ickiklourit ustupovali rozpaeite do kad takte nikdo nich necht na vyzvani duchovniho ptimo od ovedeti, aby snad veSkeren nesvolal na svou vlasstni hlavu a tak neptivodil si abavany treat.

KrocinovskY plamennym zrakem rozhledl se po zbrojenicich a poznovu zahtmel: "Nute, dostane se mi odpovedi na otazku mou, ei mam blesky hnevu boMho na vas svolati? Co tento povyk znamenal?"

Nyni nebylo mono jiZ otaleti a protot vystoupil mut, kterY byl v tabote za velitele ustanoven, a pravil, ukazuje na cikana, ktereho nebyl posud Krocinovsky pozoroval: "Zde tento syn d'ablfiv vplitil se mezi nas, aby zde Apehoval, a proto jsme mu chteli za obrnyalenou zradu jeho posvititi, jako katclemu ,§peheki po pravu vojenskem naleti!"

Ostatni nabyli nyni zmutilosti a hluerre ptizvukovali mluveimu svemu.

Krocinovsky Obratil se v stranu k osae., na, kterou mut' ukazal, a okamtite poznal Valeska, jent tu klidne 80,1 a na protivniky sve pohrdave P o -hlad.

"To, to by byl zrAcIce neb Kpehek nas`, vy kratkozrad!" zvolal KratiinovskY ye spra,vedlivem hnevu a rychie pkistoupil k Valeskovi, jako by mu chtel ochrancem bYti v nebezpeenem postaveni jeho. "Mla,dik ten prokazal narn shifty ja nejplatnergi, a vy mu chcete takto se odmeniti? On jest ram °dam telem i duSi, byt` i nebyl vyznavadem Boha, na geho, at prokate no,m jeate slutby dalSi, za net budeme mu veru jen dikem zavazani!'

Valesko mlek3r polotil pravici na prsa, jako by chtei pravdivost slov du(eb.voniho dotvrditi• Jelikot se Vaak ve shorn zbrojencii apet hlueeni ozvalo, pokraooval Krocirovsky velftelskYm hlasem dale: "Nikdo necht‘ prilvodeimu nagemu ni vlasu na hlave nezkkivi, site se postararn o to, aby pan z Techenic kaitcleho provinilce •adne potrestal! Mladik ten neveS'el zajiste bez pkidiny me-

25 zi nas a tuSim, to ma pro nas nejake duletite zpravy.

Obratil se s tazavym pohiedem k Valeskovi, kterY na krok kuptedu postoupiv, neohrotene pravil: `Tak jest, pane muj; stopoval jsem Speheke nepkatel naSich at k tomuto taboru a jsem ptesvedeen, to pkitomnost jeho platila jen. vaai "Kde jsi nalezl stopu nejakeho apehere?" tazal se rychie KrocinovskY, kterY dovedl ihned posouditi velikY dosah tete, neoeekavane zpravy eika,, navy.

"Tamto u lesa dlel gpehek onen, jen ukryt za mohutnYm dubem mohi snadno veSkery tabor pkehlednouti a silu vaaeho lidu zde rozeznati, ne.= hlecle ani k tomu, to mohl v to strane uvesti protivniky vase pkimo do Ohara."

"Cat v to strane nebylo tadnYch strati, ze se rnohl :i.pehek nepozorovane at k taboru zahkrnel opet Krocinovsky na velitele mutstva, "Domnivali jsme se, to zde tadnylch strati nebylo tfeba," znela malomysI7 na ocipoved‘ mutova; "ja, v gak nyni take v to stranu lidi naSe na, stilt postavim." `IT d'abla," zahueel jeden z poblite stajieich zbrojencti; "prase pod tim dubem byl pkivazan /rat zajatec!"

Slova tato zaslechl tet KrocinovskY a v rostouci rozhorlenosti zvolal: "Blesky boti! Ted` fipine ja, vekira v zradu nejakou, kterou nom ten nieemnik z to strany pkipravuje! 0kam'Zite se pfesveete, zda je zajatec na svern m'iste pod dubem!"

Velitel vSak ut dkive special k du.7.

• u, nebot` si vzpomnel, ae tam zajatec bez veakere dohlidky distal a s osabou jeho to zajiste zpra,va cikanova souvisi.

Nekolik jinYch mutt' hnalo se taktet vzhfiru k dubu, anit,' taktet tu'te tam asi neni vaecko v pokadku.

KrocinovskY pohlitel za nimi se zimnienou zveclavosti.

'Nenaleznou tam nikoho,' pravil k nemu polohlasne Valesko, "nobot ja nikoho tiveho pod dubem tim nes.patii% kclyiZ jsem (tamni stope apehekove prohli&l."

"Pak jit rozumim tomu, to se proti nam zrada osnuje," zafroel knez a aye-. sil hlavu na prsa. "Bfth nas Wee tresce za lehkou mysl lidu tohoto, kterjr strati! jit Vaecko naaeni pro svatou vec na'gi! Poeinam ja zoufati nad zdarem kalicha, ktery eita, tak chabe

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tobrance, kde by mela panovati nezdolna sila a odvaha, jaka, ovladala pled civema, veky voje ZiZky a Prokopa Velikeho! 13th pomoz!" dada', kdyZ °pet hlavu pozdvihl a spattil, ze Se lide od lesa s proklinanim a lanim zase do tdboru vraceji; `nenalezli zajiste zajatce a ten nyni na zradu pomYS11, aby se nam pomstil, ze jej rnel trest za bohaprdzdnost jeho a nestoudne zpevy stihnouti!"

Tueni toto take Krocinovskeho neklamalo, nebot` se lide skuteene bez zajatce do tabora "Co jest?" volal jim KrocinovskY vstric. "Snad nein zajatec pies hory a doly, kde nam pomstou svoji hroziti a Skoditi maze?" "bdbel sam mu musel z vazby pomoci," odpovidal velitel zbrojnoSti; `ni stopy neni vice po nem no miste, kde jserri ho piece tak pcvne ke knienu clubu privazal!"

KrocinovskY sprdski ruce nad hlayou.

"Co pravite?" zvolal. ,`Vy jste jej nechali odtud uprchnouti?"

"Jakpravim, neni ho jiZ pod stromem!" prisvedeoval velitel. "Jen d'a,bel mu pomolal na nohyr "Ba, d'abel," odseM jeden ze zpilYch nruZe, uStepaene a pohledl stranou na Valeska ; dokladaje; "Tuts jest onen cl`abel v cikanske postave, ktery mu provazy rozvazal a nikdo jinY!" rOstatni neoeekavanernu narknuti tomuto ihned hluene prizyukovali.

"Ano, ano," volal dale obvinovatel Valeska, ktery timto souhlasern svYch soudruhti tim vetAi odvahy nab'val, "jenom tato cikarlska, l.uze nam vyvedla d'abelsky kousek tento a proto so mu stejnou mine! mime/lime!"

PH tom pozdvild hrozive pest proti Valeskovi, ktery vSak jen s opovrlknim na protivnika sveho "Povesme ho na temZe dube, kde zradu svou spachal!'

"Davno zaslouZil provaz, proto ho dele nelivme!"

"Rude o jednoho syna d'ablova na pude 'Ceske mene, kd y z ho Povesime!"

Tak se to ozYvalo diyokYin poktikern se yKleela stran a jiZ se take nejstojici zbrojenci sapali na cikana, ktery byl za takovYch pomera skuteene v nejvetSim nebezpeei Z'ivota.

Lee mel pted sebou farate Krocinovskeho, ktery mu jiz jednou 'Ziyot zachoval a take nyni se sveho sverence muZ'ne zastal, Postavil se vysokou postavou svoji.

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pted cikana a Yzktikl velitelskYm hlo- kem do dediny, vyptavaje se cestou cisem: kana, co na sve potulce kolem Lible po"Nikclo neodva2 se ho dotknouti, ne- zoroval a jake podezreni chova• Prosbot' on jest to, ktery prokdzal nam a vecleil se ze slov jeho, ze se skuteene yeej; naSi jia mnohe dobre sluZhY, •3" Speller kolem tabora potloukal a ten vSak zasiuhujete trestu, ze jste deli ye- jediny ze zajatci na svobodu pomohl, znovi uniknouti, a prisambohu, k yin- aby nejspik za pomoci jcho dale zradu. nik bucle ad pdna z Techenic potres- svou prOvacrel. tan, jak na provineni jeho naleli! Ty Nemohlo byti jiz pochybnosti a tom, pak,"' obratil se k Valeskovi ,Thasle- 2e se s nopratleske strany proti sboru duj rime k nakmu veliteli, abys mu 0- pang Techenickeho nee° kujc protoZ znamil, joke nebezpeei nein hrozici nesrnelo se aii okamZiku ztratiti, aby se jsi vypatral; s neztizenym lidem timto hrozicimu nebezpeet nejakyia zonsomusi jen ruka Zolezna, vlddnouti!" bem piTdeSlo. Nedbaje na rostouci laluk davu, pa"Bath mi dodejZ pomoci," pravil pcjai VEdeska, za ruku a kvapil s nim z lohlasne sam k sober "aby pan z tabora dolit do vsi, aby jej k panu z chenic nakionil sluchu sveho slovion Techenic uvedl. mYm, nebot` on rovne.2 jako lid tento neveri v 2adne nebezpeei a posmiva.

Rozliceny lid byl zastrasen hrozbou kaZcleinu hiasu varovnemu. knezovou a nechal jej volne odejiti, lee sam maze int bYti ponroenikem k to-. fined na to ozyvala se zase vi-ava dri- mu, aby vyprava nose unikla hrozici vejSi a vSiclani o zdvod ze cikan zahube." pomohl veznovi k Uteku a ae tedy proZacloronal se v mySlenky neutekne vaz zaslouZil, kvapil dedinou, do ktere mezitim veSli, "Vlak ho dostaneme jindy," zvolal ke statku, v nemZ pan z Techenic rozvelitel muZstva; "a pak nam z drapti bil hlavni stan. neuteee!"

Tu a tam bylo vicleti venkovany prod "A kdyby ho deset knezi chranilo, vichatreemi stojici, kterak zoufale se seti musi, jakmile ho dopadnem!" pHtva • ili a rukama lomili, nebot` lid vosvedeovali, mu soudiuzi jeho, "Co se y leee, :neuteee," pravil velitel jensky velmt nemilosrdne zachazel s dale; "necht` se zitilit'Aiho veeera ne- ve'Skerymt zasobami jejich a mimo to doekam, nepomohu-li tomu synu d'ab- pH Padeni svem nadelal jeSte ye statlovu na vetev nejblitUlho stromu, jak- cich a chalupach notnYch gkod.

Krocinovsk:y snaZil se je nekolika slomile ho do sitYch rukou dostanu!" vy poteSiti, klada hlavni vahu na to, ze PH torn zaklel je4e divoce a timto ubezpeeenim uspokojil ponekud ostat- se svate veci cirkve bratrske a evanni, kteri, se beztoho ji.Z zase pa kor- gelicke musi nejaka abet ptinesti, a ze by cledinu Libli bylo zajiste mnohem belich olaliZeti poeali.

"Vyprahlo se main v hrdle yetSi zpustokni zastihlo, kdyby sem jako v ehlebove peel," zvolal jeden; &Idneri katolickeho vojska byli vpadii, "zapijme tu zlost radeji, ne2 abychom nebot` ti pry protestantskemu a zejmena brateskemu lidu eeskemu nenese dale tou eernou zabYvali!" chaji ni poctiye nite na tele.

"Ano, vratme se ke4 svym prisveclooval nyni velitel; "a kdyby pan "2,adnY nepritel by se nebyl Mire Techenicky desetkrat nam kdzal toho choval, ne'Z Yo gi znela v'Sak odcikanskeho chlapa Setriti, vysineju se paved' lidu libelskemu a. novy natek oslovtim jeho a zadrhnu clartan tomu zYval se na, vsech stranach.

"Podobna, sobeckost a neobetavost, psu i pried alma jeho!

"Ano, tak &Mime!" volali vgichni jako vSude jinde," pravil sam k sobe hrnuli zase zpet k suchim, nedbajice Krocilla yskY, odchaizeje od natikajina varovani ckkanovo, ktere za, peuhou ciho lidu, ktery skuteene nemel nebo lest pokladall; v nekolika okanfZenich nechtel mitt ni tuseni o vecech, ktere panoval v tabore zase d„tivejSi neva- se prave v cele krajine orlicke a hrazany ruch, nikdo na to nepomyslil, a- decke ptipravova,ly; "nikdo nedbd, na by byly v °kali straw rozestaveny, ne- cirkev a vlast, nikdo se po ne nechce bet' v blizkosti nejakeho nebezpeei ni- obetovati, a takZ tu zilstavarn opuSten. kdo ni vzdalene nevetil. V,Se se oddalo az snad fipinou zahubu svate Yeci nasi citivejSimu nesmirnemu piti a vzporne- pied sebou urtim!" nul-li kdo jeSte vYstapku tohoto s cikaZakryl si na okaraik rukama. tvar nem, einil tak jen s lanim, ze jim byla a bolestne zavzdechl. pitka na chvili prerukna.

VSak 'brzo se probral °pet z tohoto Zatim brat se KrocinovskY s Vales- pohnuti sveho a brat se dale ke May-

Ve Stiedu 8, listopadu 1972 nirnu stanu pana z Tedhenic.

Valesko byl sice svedkem vYjevti techta, mleel vgak, nebot` nechtel rezmnog ovati vnitini pohnuti stareho pHznivce a ochrance sveho, o nemg mel dobre tugeni, v eem se zaklada.

Nasledoval jej tudig v hlubokern mleeni a na naves, kde stalo selske staveni, v Tieing byl pan Techenicky ubytoyan.

Byl to nejvet gi statek v Libli 'a arYstavnost jeho, prospegne jej od ostatnich staveni li gici, syedeila c zamo g gitele jeho. Z oken statku -nostidn fib jako o nejvetgi slavnosti, take bylo lze hlavni stan tento mezi ostatnimi domy nalezti.

Uvniti v predni komnate sedel stole pan z Techenic, zrovna tak statne popijeje jako jeho bide v taboke u lesa Byl misledkem po giti mnogstvi vina v nejbujnej gim rozmaru a zdalo se, ge jig alpine zapomnel na neel vojenskeho poslani sveho.

Nemohl tudig feral! KrocinovskY pied neho piedsoupiti y e chvili nejprihodneigi.

Jig pH pohledu na tohot yeeneho, karatele zakabonilo se eelo glechticovo a nevrle volal itn.ezi vstfie, prod jej tak pozd'e jegte navgtevou svoji obteguje.

KrocinovskSr mu oznamil pevnYm hla sem, co se prave od cikana do-vedel.

Jakmile ale glechtic zaslechl'o cikanovi, jig take divoce vyskoeil a hrozil, g' e eerneho psa toho dá okam gite jako gpe'hete obetisi, jakmile se odvagi jegte mu na oei vstoupiti. Obavam fara,kovYm pak se mad z pina hrdla; a za hojneho kleni a latefeni se zapiisahal, kterak by glechtickou a vojenskou svoji test jen poskvrnil, kdyby mel na jedine slovo dati, jog z rist cikanovych vyglo.

"Nikdo z myth lidi se ani nehne a take já se pfidrglin poharu sveho,' konell rozrnluvu s KrocinovskYm, sedaje opet ke stolu; "pohYtime si posledni noc nebot` zitrai nepoohybne parny den nam nastane! Dne gni noc, knezi, bez starosti se vyspi' a mne zanechej jig na pokoji!" /VIachl pravici na znameni, e je navgteva Krocinovskeho u konce.

S hltabokYm povzdechem a se sklanenou hlavou knez od velitele• vYpra.vy odchazel.

"Tagil jsern vYsledek tento," pravil k nemu Valesko na na ysi; slygel jsem u okna v ge a nezklamal jsem se.

1311i lido jsou zaslepeni a ubihaji semi v zahulau svou. Ptisahaan yam vgak,

V 2 OTNIK dolary ra g atji mCj, e budu bditi nad bezpeeim, jejich a ge v osudnou dobu snad se otevrou oei jejich!"

"Ueiri tak, synu mtrj," pobizel jej KrocinovskY; "stopuj vge, co se ti krajine teto zd'a byti podeziele, a pak yeas mne way o vgem, cokoli jsi pozoroval. Nalezneg mne bdiciho v chatrei na onom konci dediny, ktere me g -kati budu, abych byl poblig lesa."

Podal opet ruku cikanovi, naee g se oba mugave rozegli.

Valesko zmizel nekolika skoky °pet ye tine noani.

XXI. Kdyg se Antal obratil k odchodu pa svem setkani s Valeskem, zableskla se v temnych oeicia jeho d'abelska radost nad tim, ge se mu plan jeho tak dobke zdafil, ta1ae nyni k dal gimu provadeni zamerti s yYch, pro dnegni not ustanovenYch, mohl "Bilk mu g, byt` i hnedou barvou byl natien," pravil polohlasne sam k sobe, "nausil ustoupiti pra,vemu Romu a za hodinu znieim jej jig apine, abych se vygvihl na jeho misto! Tak msti se pravy syn Ladle nad cizim vetielcem, ktery nam byl jako vejce kukaaina do hnizda vlogen a nyni by kralem kmene nageho slouti chtel! Hvezda kralovska zastkvi se tete noci na prsou AntalovYch a pa Valeskovi nem:1stane v tabote na gem ni stopy! Rychie nyni kupiedu, abych zahubu jeho i vgeoh jeho spojencti uchystal; blond Valesko domniva, se, ge jsem na zpateeni ceste ke syYm rodakilm, zakratko vgak se piesvedei o torn, co mne vlastne sem vedbo!"

Zachechtal se d'abelsky a poskoeil si pH torn zaroveri, jakoby byl er g vitezem nad protivnikem svYm a jako by se mu jig stkvela hvezda kralovska kmene jeho na prsou.

Netufil ovgem, jak Y vYsledek pro neho bude miti zracine poslani jeho, tak g se gvYgenou rychlosti dal se nyni nazpet do lesa, nebot` ho ji bystry sluch jeho piesvedeil, ge se Valesko vraci k Libli, ge mu tedy v lese ji g v cestu neykroeiPiirozena, mu opatrnost v gak zakratko zase zastavila, kroky jeho.

Naslouchal do dalky, zda g se kroky Valeskovy rapine' ztratily, a pak pa chvili potiasi hlavou, prave &i-na k sobe: `je piece obezietnefgi, neg jsem za to mel, a dokazuje, mei v taboke nagem dobrou gkolu; zastavuje se chvilemi v chfJzi sve, co g jest ml dostateenSon svedectvim, ze patra, po sto-

2'7 path mYch, ktere prave v tuto stranu vedou. Nuge, necht‘ piijde na konec stopy Me a sezna, ge jsem zajatce z• vazby jeho pod stromem osvobodil, piece tim, osud sviaj od sebe neodvrati a spojenaam s yYm ni v nejmenrrepumil2e, byt` i tabor jejich co nejvice poboufil. Za hodinu jest pan Gramb s lidem svYm u Lible a P ak be -datobe,Vlsk!DniJarog;vykona na tobe pomstu mou, nebet` nejsi hoden, abych jako gto pravy cikan potrisnil krvi tvou ruce glioje!" 'remit° poslednimi slovy omlouyal zbabelost svoji sam pied scbuu, pohrozil pesti ye stranu, kde posledni stopa po Valeskovi zmizela, a pLdc sc dal nalevo do lesa, aby spechal k runlu yenemu mistu, kde jej pi-edni voj sboru pane Grambova oeekaval.

Nyni se mod l bez vgelijake obavy lesem kupiedu brati, nebot' Uhlavni nepkitel jeho byl v strand zcela opaene zamestnan, a nikdo jinY se asi teto nod po lesich okolnich netoulal. .Ve etvrthedine nato byl na; miste, kde se se zbrojenci kosteleckYmi setkal.

Desatnik Jarog byl velitelem tohoto piedniho sboru.

"LT vgech vgudy rohatYch," vital jej desatnik s raznym zaklenim; "kde se toulas, chlape, pa lesieh, nechavaje nas tu civCti, kdot nas dlane touhou pa mlaceni svrbi!"

"Upokojte se, desatniku Jaro gi," adpovidal Antal; "be g procileni mfigete.se nyni na dalg i pochod date" "A co jsi vypatral kolem Lible, 'Cerny havrane?" ti- gal se ho Jaro g . "Nalezneme vi-e, jak jsi nam scliboval?"

"Ba je gte ranohena pri gniveji," pHsvedeoval cikan; 'nepiatele va gi jsou ug nyni tak zpili, ge ni jedhay neni schopen toho, aby dovedl zbrari v rukou drgeti, nerci-li se ji statne v boji ahaneti!"

"Nalezli tedy lothi ti kacii g ti pine sklepy v tazal se jeden ze zbrojenct, jeho'g zarudle tvaie svedeily vsrraluvne o torn, jaka, vec ho nejvice zaj irna.

"Ba vice, ne g asi oeekavali, a proto se tak nera,zne zpili."

"U d'abla!" zahueel si goldner do vousfe Pak v Liblj nezbude n i eelao na nas! A piece by na,rn bylo vyhliclky na dobyti pinYch sklepta tak velice tiebe!"

"Nestarej se star Y pijane, to nechame gizni zahynouti," osopil se na neho desatnik Jaro g ; `zatim se notne probehni, abys rnel gizeri je gte krasnej gi, a pkisaharn ti, na tebe oak

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dojde y Libli u sudu podil dvojnasobnY!."

A kam se mime dati na cestu?" zal se nevrle loldnet.

Ke sboru pane Grambovu, aby bez meg kani za nami vytrhl, nebot' cikan jig se dostavil, aby nam za prtivodeiho slottlil."

Zoldnet se rnrzute obratil zmizel bzzo v temnu, aby vznesenou na neho itlohu vykonal.

"A nyni hajdy vped!" kazal desatnik, kynuv zaroven. Antalovi, aby se v eelo tiupy postavil a za, vildce ji slou"Jak biz() tu mohou bYti ostatni zero jenci?" tazal se cikan, je gte neZ se na, pochod dal.

"Nejdele v znela ocipoved` Jarog ova; "za pul hodiny je ostatne uti pillnoc a Wail. nejvyggi eas, aby se to Avanda zapodala, nebot‘ ted‘ na jate neina jil brzo svitati, a /lam je tteba, aby krvava price na ge byla za doby nocni dokonanal, nebot' to sbeti kacitske neni nikdy co vetiti, zde neni spoleena s d'ablem, kterY ji nynt uz v nejnebezpeenej gim okamZiku ku porno ci ptispel!" "babel bojuje tehddi po strane zahueel si Antal pro sebe; "nebot` nikdo jiny nezaslepil ty bloudy kalig nicke, jako tomu teto hodiny v Libli jest! Proto take zahynou od prvniho do posledniho i s Valeskem, kterY se domniva, ze dovede praveho syna, kmene ,c.ikanskeho prelstiti. Ha, ha, jil za hodinu se o pravern opaku toho ptesvedel!"

Pote nastoupil cestu k Libli a vedi ilodnete do -Udall lesniho, kudy se potileek vinul it tece Knelt*, slotrZe tak za bezpeeneho pravodeiho a ku bteSPOLEHLIVA POHROI3NICKA SLUBA jsme pohotovi Vam posoluilti bez rozdilu jak daleko bydlite bez jakehokoliv z ylaStniho pop-. latku.

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TouZe cestou mei se take, jak bylo ul &ly e ujeclnano, hlavni sbor pane Grambily brati kuptedu a na btehu KneZny setkati se opel s ptednim vojem.

Ve etvrthodine nato zastavil se cikan v eele multi postupujici• Bylt‘ se ociti na, levem btehu KneZny, ktera, zde mezi mohutnymi balvany a kanteny dosti Sunala, lesni ticho hukotem vin svYch pterusujic.

"Zde seekame, al pan Gramb k nam ptirazi," pravil desatnik Jaro rozhlileje se, pokud toho ptilnoeni tuna dovolovala, po blizkem okoli, "Tushn, Ze ide bude snaclny ptechod pies teku, na druhem btehu pak se tahne opet husty les, o nerve se domnivam, Ze se jiz az k same Libli gift" "Tak jest, na konci jeho rozklada se tabor neptatel va gich nad shromaldenYch", ptisvedeoval cikan.

"TakZ se Jim dostaneme na zada, aniz by, nos pozorovali?" zajasal &satnik Jarog . °Pak ptisambohu, Ze ni jeden z nich se zdravou kuai z to rvaeky nevyvazne! Obsadime kraj lesa, aby v nem nemohli ittulku hledati, a pak v nekryte krajine je porubame jako kdyi lesni zvet do leee se lene!"

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"Aha,, rnyslis tu eernou kuzi, na kterou, jak se zda, ma g laskominy?" smal se desatnik.

"Ano, tot' jedina vyminka moje, se kterou vas k viterstvi nad neptately vaSimi vedu!" desatnik "NuZe, neobavej se, rog nedostoji tomu, co jednou slibil; ale toho d'ablova chlapa nntstS mi sam do rany ptivesti, nebot` pochybuji, Ze se boje zneastni. Zdat` se, le ma, brave tolik kurale, jako ty sam!"

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar FOR SPJST MEMBER. LODGER ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 10 — Social, 7:30 -- 10:30 Friday, Nov. 17 — Social, 7:30 — 10:30 Saturday, Nov. 18 — Dance; Billy Uptmor Friday, Nov. 24 — Social, 7:30 — 10:30 Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Nov. 11 — Private party Sunday, Nov. 12 — Dance; Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Thursday, Nov. 23 — Thanksgiving — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Nov. 25 — Private Party (Ladies: Dresses and Pantsuits; Men: No Blue Jeans) Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Sunday, Nov. 12 — SPJST Meeting, (annual) 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish dinner Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; Rusty and the Circle Four Saturday, Dec. 4 — Dance; Rusty and the Circle Four —SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis

Saturday, Nov. 11 — Dance; Lonnie Dean Sunday, Nov. 12 — Reg. monthly meeting, 2 p.m.. Election of officers Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m.

Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m., family entertainment at 6 p.m.; members and guests from other lodges are welcome.

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Lodge NO. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 11 — The Countrymen Saturday, Nov. 18 — A. J. and The Debonaires Saturday, Nov. 25 — John Griffin's Heart 0' Texas Boys Saturday, Dec. 2— Jerry and Melody Five Saturday, Dec. 9 — Fiddle Swingsters Saturday, Dec. 16 — A. J. and The Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 23 — Jodie and The Silvertones Saturday, Dec. 30 — Steffek and The Versatiles Saturday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; The Fiddle Swingsters '

Lodge meeting 2nd Sunday, unless otherwise notified.

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Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov. 11 -- Social Combinations Saturday, Nov. 18 — Jimmy Brosch and the Happy Country Boys Saturday, Nov 25 — Jerry Haisler and the Meloity Five SPJST -•

Lodge No, 40, Hillje Saturday, Nov. 11 — 1900 Storms Sunday, Nov. 19 -- CYO Dance; Krystal Blue Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Experience Saturday, Nov. 25 -- Barons Friday, Dec. 1 --- Lee Roy Matocha Lodge No. 47, Seaton Tuesday, Nov. 7 .— Concert Band practice Saturday, Nov. 11 -- E. E. Brenek 25th Wedding Anniv.; music by the Vrazels Tuesday, Nov. 14 — Choral Group practice Saturday, Nov. 18 — Barn Dance; music

by Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, Johnnie Forret', vocalist Tuesday, Nov. 21 — Trustees' and Concert Band meetings Saturday, Nov. 25 — R. F. Reese 25th wedding anniv ; music by the HiToppers Tuesday, Nov. 28 -- Choral practice Dress policy — Ladies: dresses; Men: no blue jeans. This policy applies except on special dances such as western etc.

Wednesday, November 8, 1972 Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 18 — Dance; Hi-Toppers Orch.

Saturday, Doc. 2 — Dance; Harold Strand's Fishermen Saturday, Dec. 16 — Dance; Bill Kucera's Band Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones —SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Nov. 8 — Birthday Club sisters meeting, games and luncheon Thursday, Nov. 9 — Home-cooked sup -perat5:30;gamest8p.m Saturday, Nov. 11 — Dance; music by Ray Jurecka Saturday, Nov. 11 — Dance; music by Ray Jurecka Monday, Nov. 13 — Reg. monthly meeting — Refreshments Thursday, Nov. 16 — Social Night — Friday, Nov. 17 — Special dance; Ernie Kucera from Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 18 — Dance; music by Ernie Kucera Sunday, Nov. 19 — Battle Dance from 2 to 9 p.m.; music by Ernie Kucera and Clarence Baca Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Pre-Thanksgiving Dance; music by Knights of Dixie from Schulenburg.

Thursday, Nov. 23 — Social Night; supper from 5:30; games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25 — Dance; music by Vrazels Thursday, Nov. 30 — Social Night; supper from 5:30; games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 — Dance; Knights of Dixie

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Lodge No 66, Linden Hall Sa urday, Nov. 11 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — Leo Majek Orch.

Thursday, Nov. 23 — Thanksgiving Day Dance, 7 to 11 p.m.

Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Nov. 25 — The Einziger Combo Lodge No 80, Holland Saturday, Nov. 11 -- Jerry Wayne and the Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 18 — Arnold Schiller with Ed Klepas and Gerald Mathis Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Jimmy Heap Special, 8-12 pm.

Thursday, Nov. 23 — Thanksgiving Special -- The Centries, 8-12 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25 — Marvin and the Casuals Dress policy: No blue jeans, no hot pants or shorts.

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Nov. 9 — Ladies Circle meeting Sunday, Nov. 12 — Reg. lodge meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 -- Dance; Ernie Kucera, 8:30 p.m. to .12:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lodge meeting Thursday, Dec. 14 — Ladies Circle meeting Sokol Zizka—Lodge No. 130, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 11 — Lit'l Fishermen of New Braunfels Saturday, Nov. 25 -- Eric Honza d The Czech Mates Saturday, Dec. 9 — Gary Lee Of Dallas Saturday, Dec. 2 — Jodie Mikula of Eamis aPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Saturday, Nov. 18 — Turkey and Dresssing with all the trimmings Dinner from 11:30 until?

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Donations of cakes appreciated Sunday, Dec. 3 — Annual meeting; 1 p.m.; election of officers and bar manager SPJST----

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena 945 East Shaw at Tatar — Ph. 472-9356 Dances from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 — Reg. monthly lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — Dance; Gil Baca Band Wednesday, Nov. 22 — Executive Committee meeting, 7:30 pm.

Saturday, Nov. 25 — Hall rented for private party Social and game night every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 2 p.m.

Lodge No. 173, Galveston S nday, Nov. 12 — Regular lodge meeting at Valusek's Bayou Vista Camp, 406 Ling, 1 p.m. Plans will be made for Christmas meeting.

Please bring covered dishes and pastries.

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Saturday, November 11th Ray Jurecka's Band of Weimar

Ernie Kucera Orchestra FROM ALIN, NEBRASKA SATURDAY, NOV. 18 — FRNIF, KIJCFRA ORCHESTRA

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