Vestnik 1972 12 20

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

BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 60 速 NO. 51

HUMANITY

BR OTHERHOOD

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

D TEMBE 20, 1972

Here comes Santa Claus!

He's bringing good wishes and thanks to all our friends.

TO EVERY MEMBER AND ALL THE FRIENDS OF CUR FRATERNAL SPJST, WE EXPRESS THOUGHTS OF GRATITUDE AND OUR SINCERE Vg SHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON mi.1 s3D WPM THE SATISFACTION OF THE JOY OF GOOD CHEER AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER. Supreme Lodge SPJST, Editor, Publisher and Personnel

V2STI47 fit VISTN1K 1: ;TRALD Entered as second class matter January 3rd, 1933 at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TIM Published weekly EDITOR R. J. BEECH( — Box 85, West, Texas 7e007 Residence: 1204 N. Davis Street Tel. Res. 817: 826-5989 — Shop; 826-5282 PUBLISHERS 0110110SLOVAIK PUB. COMPANY. WEST, TEX. Subscription $4.50

SUPREME LODGE, SPJST Temple, Texas AC 817 773-1575 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res: 985-2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 R. A. URBANOVSKY, Secretary Res: 773-3846 BEN ZABCIR, 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. Marek 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 Vitek, Dist, II AC 512; 859-2549 PO Box 67, Granger '76530 Cyril (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 77013 Ed P. Si'alla, Dist. vj AC 512; 657-2651 P,t, 1 •— Box 110, Edna 77957 John Hranickf, Dist. VII (Acting Director) Drawer A, Orange Grove 78372 AC 812 ; 384 - 3304

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE FRANCES OLEXA, Chairman 6402 Taggart Houston, Texas 77007 ED G. MAZANEC, Vice Chmn.

Rt. 9 — Box 387 Waco, Texas 76705 STANLEY E. VRLA. Sec'y 6641 Patrick Dr, Dallas, Texas 75214 FRANS E. HEJL, JR Rt. 4 Temp le, Texas 76501 WM, MICULKA PO Box 297 Moulton, Texas 77975

Wednesday, December 20, 19'72

OLD HE Now, he who knows old Christn las, He knows a carle of worth; For he is as good. a. fellow, As any upon the earth.

BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman

He comes warm — cloaked and coated, Anti buttoned up to the chin; And soon as lie comes anight the door, We open and let bim in.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR AIRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100.

And with sprigs, of holly and ivy We make the house look gay, Just out of an old regard to him -For 'twas his ancient way.

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6208 Lakeside Dr. Ft. Worth 76135 MRS. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown 78380

Temple, Texas 76501 — Ph. Res.: 773-3101 DISTRICT ORGANIZERS

DISTRICT I Ernest Jaktibik, PO Box 52 Snook, Tex — 77878 — Ph.: AO 713; 72-4110 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopek, 1004 SO. 31st Temple, Tex 76501 — AC 817; 778-3087 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Teltho Rd. Ennis, Tex 75119 — Ph. AC 214; 875-7700 DISTRICT IV Temporarily vacant DISTRICT V Mts. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 1VIoorberry LE. Houston, Tx 77055 — Ph. AC 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Matt S. Vanek, 1009 Northgate Victoria, Texas 77901 —Ph. AC512; 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 822DISTRICT 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 Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Texas — Ph. AC 817; 888-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Geraldine Mikolajewski, 6076 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 — Ph AC 713; 644-5889.

DISTRICT VI Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 -- Ph. AC 713; 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tex 78114 — AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited material for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures. Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be borne by the sender, Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple. Texas Paid subscriptions and advertising matter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Tx 76691 Deadline for material to be acce p ted for the 10110W1111 Maus to Priam nom

He comes with a cordial voice, That does one good to hear; He shakes one heartily by the hand, As he hath done many a year.

What a fine old fellow, in troth!

Not one of your griping elves, Who, with plenty of money to spare, Think only about themselves.

He must be a rich old fellow — What money he giVes away!

There is not a lord in England Could equal him any day!

Good luck unto old Christmas, And long life, let us sing, For he cloth more good unto the poor, Than many a crowned king!

—Mary Howitt 6

A good way to keep your life is to do creative things. Grandma. Moses is the g reatest example of a person who got out of a rut, gained world fame and acclaim, and made a fortune. She was an old woman when attacked severely by arthritis, and her doctor told her to do things with her hands. So this old farm woman, without ever having taken a lesson, began to paint. She painted the Vermont scenes around the farm where she had been born and lived all her life. Her painting soon were world famous; famous people came to see her she made a fortune from the fees she pot for allowing her pictures to be reproduced as Christmas and Greeting cards, She painted until she was 101 years old, when she retired to live in a nursing home, alive and. kicking. She certainly pepped up her life . . and if she could at 65, believe that you can too.

Wednesday, December 20, 1972 Here is an appealing story, that f 0on Man's old friend the candle.

Back in the Middle Ages, any light, no matter how fragile, was much prized, and a candle, though perhaps common to us, was a possession of great value.

A shoemaker lived in a cottage on the edge of a village, near the dark woods. Although a poor man, he placed his candle in the window each night to guide travelers. Despite wars, hardships and illness, by some miracle, some mysterious grace, his light never wavered.

This inspired the villagers and during the Christmas season most of them placed a candle in their windows. The custom grew and became universal.

Surprisingly enough, the British Victorians were the folks who introduced the custom of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmastime. Who says they were straightlaced?

Sing hey! Sing Hey: For Christmas Day; Twin mistletoe and holly.

For friendship glows In winter snows, And so let's all be jolly!

Anonyrnou • • Another lodge has been organized in Houston recently which joined the ranks of our fraternal order. The new lodge was named Lodge 1'76, Houston Northwest.

Through the correspondence in our office, it is obvious that the new lodge is growing at a steady pace, hoping to reach the 100-member mark before then second meeting.

The entire SPJST Society wishes the newest lodge in Houston much continued success in all fraternal aspects of our SPJST program, including Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood. Let's give the membership of this infant lodge our fullest support at their dedication. Congratulations to Lodge No. 176, Houston, Northwest.

• • Sunday, December 10 — If anyone in Texas was wishing for a White Christmas that particular weekend, then they certainly had their wishes granted, but to the motorists to whom travel was a must if they wished to brave the weather and attend the SPJST activities in the Elk, Texas community, it was not a pleasure to drive on iced highways. To my surprise, part of the family also braved the icy weather, and to their surprise, there were many families of Lodge. 35 who assembled for CUSeS

VESTN their occasion, because the parents did not want to disappoint the young fry.

Festivities for the Christmas party were well planned, including the -season's decorations for their members and invited guests. Any membar of this lodge who attended their lodge meeting and Christmas party that day in such icy weather, deserves much praise for their loyalty.

Your editor regrets that he was unable to attend oue to. illness. However, the warm hospitality , which was extended to my wife and son Terry, is appreciated most sincerely.

To all of you, your editor extends his sincere wishes for a happy, hearty Holiday Season that is fined with the joys of good health, good cheer and good fellowship, and in this we are joined by all who have anything to do with the printing and expediting of the Vestnik to your home.

Newsbriels Brother and -Sister John. Chupick are vacationing in the Caribbean. Brother Chupick is the past Supreme Lodge Secretary. * * John Klecka, 96, passed away in the Wharton Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 13. Funeral services were held from the Triska Funeral Home in East Bernard on Friday, December 15. Brother Klecka outlived his insurance certificate this past summer and officers or the Supreme Lodge presented him with his endowed check.

He was a longtime member of Lodge 28, East Bernard.

Charles Kalenda, Sr., 89, passed away in a Temple hospital Sunday, December 10. Funeral services were held from Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple on Thursday, December 14, with burial in the Seaton Cemetery. Brother Kalenda lived on Route 3, Temple. He was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton, having remembered when the original Star Hall was built shortly after the turn of the century.

Brother Richard P. Horelica passed away Saturday, December 9 in Houston.

Brother Horelica, was a member of Lodge Stefanik No. 142, Houston.

Only seven states purchase auto license plates from manufacturers. The others are made by prison labor.

'EOlifjf. E. K/I.Ciit, Brother Gsorge E. Kacir of West, Texas, who served as attorney for the Farmers Mutual ProtectiVe Association of Texas, better known among the Czech people as RVCS, the past fortythree years, resigned during the meeting of the Board of Dinedors in December. His term of ofrice was to expire December 31, 1974. 6idney Kacir, a practicing attorney at Teuiple the past liftcen years, was seleetrd to serve the remainder of the term. .; : Ls,ther Kacir stated he resigned in order to enjoy more rest, recreation and travel while still in good health.

Brother Kacir was born on a Lavaca County farm Alaech 2, 1903; taught in public Schools, five years; received his law degree f;om the University of Texas in February, 1929; accepted an International 1 ,•::,;cbange Fellowship for graduate Httdy at Charles University in Prague, C/echoslovakia, during the school year 1.1;:9••1930; practiced law at West, Tex;u,, ,mace August, 1931.

At West, he served as City Attorney, then City Commissioner team 1935 to 1939, and as Mayor from 1939 until 1959. He is married to the former Albina. Popp, also of West, and they reside at 204 North Marable Street, in West.

He served as president of the Czech

4 Ex-students Association of Texas. In 1936. , he helped organize the Texas Association of Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Companies, and served it as secretary and as president, respectively, for twenty years. It is an association of thirty Texas mutual fire insurance coinpanies. He became a member of sr, Jar in the Sweet Home 10( q 1 lodge in 1921, and since 1931, hos i.ieen a member of local Lodge 54, at We ,t. He served as SPJST Convention Chairman at the , conventions held in Houston, Fort Worth, Temple and San Antonio. Brother Kacir is senior member of the law firm of Kacir and Kazanas of West, Texas, composed of George E. Kacir and Steve Kazanas ., .)te, Ronald Vanzura. and a (It w is your editor's honor to have served :is co-chairman with Brother Hach' The 1952 sipJsm Convention and vi k-ea.tly impressed with his unwav , e ng 1,i'rne , s then and always.

We are always pieased to pay fraternal tribute to a member who has devoted so nin'iv ears of unselfith service to e r end we hope that the richness of success continues to fill his life for q lon g time in the future for a well-dese rved healthy and happy retirement. —Editor).

(Some Fine Results of our RUST Youth Program —Editor) Miss Patsy Kalina of Wharton has been appointed as the youngest SPJST Or p ,I -ow,er in the Society's history. Her uux'intnient was officially announced 1w her District VI Organizer, Brother Mci f t. Vanek. Since her ap pointment in November, her results have become oritatanding with a total of $80,000 of life in s urance sales.

Pat,,y is the 18-ve a,r-old daughter of P-other and Sister Julius Kalina. Jr_ of Polito 3. Wharton: all of whom are ori ls orq of T odge 58 Hungerford. She 1072 pfra dilate of East Bernard High Prlionl, and she is presently a fresh-Tont-1 nhvg ical education maior at wi,grt-ort County Junior College. Upon her ermnlot i On at the junior college, S-h o - ,tans to attend Texas A&M University.

Mi ss Yalini has been a reci pient of pinri v n giards during her teen years nn loc e l district and stat e levels in the ElPTFIT, high school, college and other civic organizations. Some of the state achievements which were bestowed upon her were 4-H Gold Star girl and a 4-H exchangee to Oklahoma; Served as local club president and

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LETTERS Temple, Texas A NOTE OF THANKS Dear Friends, I want to thank all of you who were so kind and thoughtful during my recent hospital stay. To those who took time for personal visits, to those who sent get-well cards, both individuals, lodges youth clubs, and other groups, and to those who inquired by telephone, my sincere appreciation is hereby extended. I was released after a few days and have been back at my desk in the Supreme Lodge. My \\ rife Dorothy and entire family join me in these sentiments. God bless all of you. You made my brief hospital stay a good deal brighter.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris and Family —SPJSTLODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

PAT"lY KALINA Youngest Appointed Organizer county chairman; and has achieved great leadership, dress revue, clothing, safety, food and food preservation.

She also remains very active in her church ac tivities.

In addition to her 4-H hone' s,' she has been active in the Future Homemakers of America. Patsy has earned her Junior Chapter and State Degrees in FHA and has held several offices.

Patsy's other activities include the SPJST Lodge 158 Youth Club where she has held offices from president to reporter and was crowned State SPJST Queen. During her high school years, She was also a cheerleader for three years.

Miss Kalina is a member of the Wharton College Starlettes Drill Team and she was honored recently by being selected as the FFA Collegiate Sweetheart.

(We are indeed delighted and privileged to salute Sister Patsy Kalina in her future dedication in insurance sales, because there is great challenge in the fraternal insurance field. Good luck to you Patsy for your continued success in the organizational field, —Editor).

Buy U. S. Bonds

Dear Members and Readers: President Frank Machalek called our regular meeting to order at 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 10th.

The pledge of allegiance was recited and members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members. Old and new business were discussed and various reports given.

The next family night will be held Tuesday evening, January 9th, at 7 p.m.; come out and bring your families and guests.

The next regular meeting of our lodge will be January 14th, beginning at 2 p.m.

The following members received premium refund checks this month: James Wallace Bartek, Ladd C. Carmen, Ed Dusek, Dorothy . Fowler, Howard H. Griggs, Herbert Guenzel, Albina Hejl, E. P. Hinkle, W. C. Hinkle, John Hluchan, Donna Marie Jez, Daniel J. Kacir, Dorothy M. Kacir, Lorene Kovar, Otto J. Kristinek, Jr., William 3. Machalek, John A. Matush, Mona Ann Matush, W. B. McDonald, Jr., Jerry Joe Pechal, Annie M. Pisek, Joe J. Pisek, Emil J. Reznicek, Olga Reznicek, Albina A. Schiller, Geo. J. Schiller, Melvin Q. Sharp, Ludvik Sirny, Rose Pechal Sirny, Dan F. Thomas, Joyce L. Thomas, Gladys Ann Valchar, Vlasta Valehar, James Marvin Vanicek, Rose Mary Walters, Donald E. Wolfe, Ladis V. Zatopek, and Joe Woodrow* Zvolanek.

You may come by for your check or call me at 773-3638, for information concerning your check.

Wednesday, December 20, 1972 Thanks to Brother Rudy Sefcik and family for the beautiful Christmas greeting.

Supper was served to members following our business meeting; thanks to all for the delicious food.

A safe, happy and merry Christmas is wished for each of you!

See you soon.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, Secretary —SPJST LODG NO 175, FORT BEND A Special Notice to Members of Lodge No. 175: There will be a free barbecued chicken dinner given, for all members of Lodge No. 175 to bei held January 21, 1973, at the Fairgrounds in Rosenberg.

Serving will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by our monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

At this time, we will elect our officers for the following year. Also, to be discussed are plans for obtaining a building site.

At our last meeting the Rules and Regulations Committee made a presentation on the recommendation for changes in our rules and regulations.

We will vote on these recommendations at the meeting on January 21, 1973.

If there are any questons, please contact me at this phone number: 3424898.

Fraternally, Frank Parma —SPJST

NOTICE: SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, Lodge No. 66 will have a Christmas dance for all members on Saturday, December 23rd, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; music by Harold Strand and the Little Fishermen.

No admission will be charged and you may bring a guest or relative who is visiting in your home.

Hope to see you at the Christmas dance, Saturday, December 23rd.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Secretary -.—SPJST--

LODGE NO. 176, SELECTS NAME The name "Lodge Houston Northwest No. 176 SPJST" was selected at the first regular meeting, held on December 7, 1972, as the name of the newest member of the SPJST family.

Harry W. Schuhmann was elected president at the organizational meeting on November 15th along with other

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club officers and directors. Youth leader and other committee appointinents, will be announced at a later date.

District Organizer Evelyn Mikeska stated that she believes that the tremendous success of the organizational efforts can be attributed to the need tllis 2: rowing for a loc1 ,-., e and if :• to be presented at th: we should be at the member Mark by the second meeting, Meetings are temporarily being held at the Long Point National Bank Directors' Room, 7803 Long Point Road, in Houston, at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Visitors are welcome.

Fraternally, Harold H. Schultz 2nd Vice President' —SPJST----

LODGE NO. 114, FAIRCHILDS Dear Members, Lodge No. 114, Fairebilds, will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, January 14, 1973, at 1:30 p.m. at Joe Brazda's home.

The election of officers will be held, so please everyone, attend this meeting; also, members paying in advance, take notice.

T'm wishing you all a Merry Christman and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Milady Walenta, Secretary MINUTES OF DISTRICT VII FALL MEETING The District VII fall meeting was held on October 29, 1972 hosted by Lodge 56, Anton Cermak. The meeting was called to order by Brother Adolph Sassin at 1:30 p.m. Brother Sassin, president of Lodge 56, welcomed all members present and wished everyone a most enjoyable day.

District VII President Brother Frank C. Sacky then was asked to continue with the meeting. Flag Bearer Scott Eliff presented the colors and led the entire membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance. The members stood in silent tribute to departed members. The roll call of district officers revealed that the following were present: President Frank C. Sacky; Vice President Bob Beyer; Secretary Betty Jurica; Treasurer Alvin Erna; DYD Maxine Pavliska; Flag Bearer Scott Eliff; and Rest Homes Director Eugene Hrncir.

The minutes of the last meeting

6 were read -and approved by correcting a minor error.

Brother Nick Morris, president of the Supreme Lodge was recognized at this time, also Sister Dorothy :Morris and son. Brother Morris ;brought greetings from all of the Giupreme Lc, :;. ,;e ofPeers. He P. i:? 1,, d l h at a salut-: .; 7es to the y lirothee too Organi... ■ .;•a Ld o:inn wi , in i • • a trip to the Texas- Fraternal :ogress.

Brother Morris reported that 1. .rough the month of September (9 1): i;iths), nine million dollars of life ite..n:ance was sold, and that this has never : been done before, record sales in insurance; credit goes to all organizers.

VII, has written up 136 new members with a total of insurance in the amount Of $315,000 this year. SL President Morris congratulated District VII upon having a representative - chosen as State Queen. At this time Sister Connie Hrncir was presented to the membership. He stated that we have a good youth program and there will be no minor change in it. Brother Morris thought the convention was a good one and that the convention : secretaries did a good job. The combination of the two offices is a big adMinistrative change and a wise choice. He announced that Dorothy Tomasek had been appointed as the assistant to SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and that she will make an excellent one, having 20 years of experience in this work at the Supreme Lodge office.

Brother MOrris also mentioned that refund to lodges will remain a.t 7% and that dividend will continue as before.

State Youth Director Dorothy Massey reported on the district youth directors' meeting in September. She complimented District VII on having won in the State Queen Contest.

District VII Treasurer Alvin Him presented this report which was approved as read: Youth Fund — $183.52; General Fund — $170.17.

Brother John Hranicky, substitute director of District VII, reported that he attended two meetings at the Supreme Lodge. He stated that the meetings are very informative and very well-conducted.

District Organizer Sister Tillie Valchar, gave the following report: Brother Frank C. Sa.cky (79), sold a policy each month for 129 consecutive months:. Sister Helen Pavelka for 76 months; and Sister Melba Novosael for

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Brother Eugene Hrncir, gave the rest homes director's report. He reported that there are new administrators in the rest homes, financially, they are doing well. Anyone can visit in the rest homes. They are both filled to capacity and doing better since last report.

District Youth Director Maxine Pavliska, reported on the district and state YADs and State Royalty Day. District youth officers were recognized. District VII had the honor of winning in many categories at the SYD. Most outstanding at camp was Connie Hrncir of Lodge 117, Robstown. Sister Maxine stated that more youth clubs need to be organized in District VII. At this time, Brother Hrncir, Rest Homes Director of District VII, was asked by District Secretary Jurica to come to the front. Sister Jurica said: "The late Brother Chas. Holasek was a member of the SPJST nearly 60 years and in his last will and testament, he Willed $1,000 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor." She further stated: "Today I'm presenting this check to Brother Hrncir in that amount in memory of our dad. My sister, Carrie Veselka and I will let the board of directors decide what the donation will be used for in honor of his memory for he always was a devout fraternalist."

The spring meeting will be hosted

by Lodge 107, Floresville; date to be announced later. A discussion was held about election of District VII Rest Homes Director. The directors are elected for three years, therefore the district will elect their director in the spring meeting in 1973.

The meeting adjourned and was followed by a youth program and a cake walk.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica, District VII Secretary 6'1 ---

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Some of you may say, my gosh!

1072: is almost gone. Where did the time gc? Yes! What is time? Is it the ellusive element that reacts on our emotions and accomplishments? Too much time on our hands may bore us, too little of it (when in a, hurry) may make your real nervous, but whether you rejoice or fret, time shall not wait for anyone. Scientist Albert Einstein,

considered the relativity of time so important and complex that he spent a good part of his life to place time in its correct perspective to other matter. And were he still alive today, with our space travel program, he would certainly try to further his theory on time or equate it with distance, etc.

In Appolo 17's trip to the moon were the scientists more concerned with distance of 261,000 miles or the speed and time it took to get there and back. The time played a big part in determining the amount of provisions and other factors needed for the astronauts' survival. A simple_ illustration, the distance , between any two points is always the same, but where a travel by covered wagon would take two months, with increased speed, some jets could cover the same distance in two hours.

Even Christmas is affected by time.

To the little ones it creeps as slow as a wagon, and for the busy mothers and fathers, it rushes like a speeding jet.

Anyway, Merry Christmas and may Santa be on time with all the gifts of your dreams.

Coming events at 88 are: Saturday, December 23rd, a dance to the Jurecka Orchestra, from Weimar, Texas. Their smooth music and the holiday spirit should give you ladies total freedoM of attire choice; be it long or short.

Saturday, December 30th, you can kick your heels to country-western music by the Surinyland Cowboys and if you remember, they are good. Sunday, December 31st, the big New Year's Eve Dance. The Iii-Toppers of New Braunfels, will be here for that one; admission: $7.50 per person, with free setups and novelties. Make your reservations early or you may be left out in the cold. Tickets went on sale December 4th. Saturday, January ,5th, 1973, the Blumes from La Orange will be here for a, semi-formal dance and that ought to be a nice way to start oil the new year.

A reminder that our social nights are held on Thursdays. The Tommy Jecieneks and the A. J. Zaaleskys start serving good supper at 5:30; games at 8 p.m. Extra prizes of turkeys and hams will be given through the December social nights.

Speaking of nice people coming . to SPJST Lodge 88 is very true, bacause they proved it again ,•Saturday night.

There certainly were a lot of them there, having fun at the Joe Patek dance were Mr. and Mrs. IL C. Huber,

Wednesday, December 20, 1972 celebrating their 42nd anniversary by dancing all evening. Rose and. Johnny Mrosko, celebrated their 25th anniversary with their relatiVes and friends over snacks, cake and the pink fluid.

They were also remembered with nice gifts. Congratulations! Brother Joe azner went out hunting and reported killing an eight-point buck. At first I thought that it could be false, but his wife, Ann, confirMed the story so that's good enough. Rosalee and Tim Kostom went to Florida to see the Appolo 17 blast off. Due to over-crowded motels at Cape Kennedy, they and many others had to stay at Orlando, 50 miles away.

Naomi Kostom took an extended trip to San Diego, California to visit with friends. Mrs. Anton Bozan, who underwent successful surgery is now back at home- and doing fine. Jimmy Vornsand is visiting at home. He is on leave from the armed forces.

We lost another member from Lodge 38; he was Arthur Kruger, and also the first member I signed into the SPJST. Lodge 142 also lOst a member, Richard Horelica. Our sympathy is extended to both of these families.

Don't forget to hang up those stockings on Christmas EVe. Fraternally, Emil H. Horelica, 862-7394 LODGE NO. 154, Ft. WORTH

Dear Members: is everyone iced in? All the youngsters are having a ball, sliding down tho hilly streets on their sleds.

We just had 13 gymnasts to return from a clinic at the University of Oklahoma; they were quite surprised when they crossed the Red River, and saw all the ice. We are happy they all arrived home safely.

We postponed our meeting Sunday due to the icy roads, until Sunday, December 17th, 3 p. vire were sorry to hear Brother Joe Dartck is in St. Joseph's hospital. We worst to wish him a speedy recovery.

Sister and Brother Anton Tirk are much better.

Several have been down with the flu and some are still 'recuperating; so to one and all get well soon!

We hope our SL President Bro. Nick Morris is' doing well.

We will have a New Year's Eve Social at Sokol Hall, Sunday, December 31st; admission $2.50 per person, set-ups, fa vo rs and snacks with your admis-

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sion from 8 to 12; music by stereo, and flowers to the Bro, Fred Monthel and dance until?

Mrs. Rud Marak and Randy and getA happy birthday to our President well cards were sent to Sister Mary Jerry Pavlas and Katherine Maths.

If any of you ladies are interested, Carol Debeeka donated a stuffed they now have classes of gymnastics toy dog to the youth club, to sell tickon Wednesday and Friday mornings ets on.

9:30 to 10:30 a. in. $15.00 for a sesThe birthdays celebrated for Decemsion of 3 months. Sister Tina Cox is ber are Bobby Hykel, Cindy llrbanovthe instructor, sky, Patricia Wachman, Lucille KutOn behalf of our entire membership, scherousky, John Parma and Alvin the youth club and Sokol Ft. Worth, we Schuetz. Robert Seith brought the want to extend the Season's Greetings birthday cake. to all in our Fraternal Society, their The youth are going to sell food at families and our friends; and may the New Year's Eve Danc,:. you all have a Happy, Healthy and The youth club received thank-you Prospe • ous New Year. notes from the family of Kathy WalRemembe • our Christmas program lace and the Henry Monthei family.

Wednesday, December 20th at 7:30 The youth club received a Christp. m. mas card from Sister Dorothy Massey, The $10 donation by Sister Hattie cur state youth director.

Pruitt was to the Building Fund, inWe had nine new members this stead of the holiday fund.

We extend our sincere sympathy to month. Welcome to Lodge 6!

Under new business we held our elecSister Henrietta Milan and family on the loss of her grandfather, Gustav tions or officers for the year of 1973.

The results are: Banfi of Chicago, Ill. Christmas Thoughts President Johnnie Krizan Kind Deeds do more than large gifts.

Vice- President --- Aubrey 1Tptmor A man who is all wrapped up in Secretary — Barbara Jean Hykel himself usually makes a small package.

Treasurer — Willie Helona God bless you all. So until keep Fi n-Sec — George Straten, Jr. smiling!

Reporter — Ruthie Schuetz Fraternally, Flag Bearer — Margaret Lander Maly Pavey Hall Chairman - Alvin Schuetz Youth Leader — Willie Mae Schuetz LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Asst. Youth Leader — Rose Uptrnor The winner of the bottle of spirits Dear Members and Readers, Our last meeting for this year was that Bro. Alvin Schnetr, donated was held on December 3. The youth mem- Sister Josie Mae Dulock. bers led the membership in the pledge Victor Pavlas will play at our New of allegiance to the American flag.

Year's Dance. Advance tickets are beOur guests included Sister Brenda ing sold by the members.

Kutscherousky from Lodge 66, Sister The door prize winners were: Peggy Dobecka from Lodge 35, Mrs. Sister Joanie Mechell won the $2 prize given at each meeting. Bro. Mike Mazanec and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Payne.

Joseph E. Krizan won the $3 ProgresThe minutes and reports were all sive prize. At our January meeting we given and accepted. will start with $1 door prize.

Sister Barbara Jean. Hykel read a Since this will be my last letter thank-you card from the Zapalac- Sister Ruthie Schuetz, our new reporWallace families; and a Christmas ter, will do the reportin g to you. I card was received from Brother Rudy have enjoyed serving as your reporter Sefcik and his and thank you everyone.

Sister Willie Mae Schuetz gave the The officers and members of Lodge youth report. Sister Schuetz thanked 6 want to wish the Supreme Lodge ofSister Rose Marie Banik from Lodge ficers and their families, and to our 35, Sister Cox from Lodge 66, and Bro. editor, Bro. Rudy Sefcik and family, Frank Schroeder, for judging the Hal- and to all of the Vestnik Readers a loween Costume Contest. Sister Schu- very Merry Christmas and a Happy etz thanked Sister Evelyn Seith, Bros. Prosperous New Year.

Johnnie Krizan and Frank Schroeder, Merry Christmas and a Happy New for judging the poster contest. The Year! youth club sent sympathy cards and Edward Hykel, Reporter

LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR Dear Brothers and Sisters: Well, I thought I wouldn't write anymore durin g the old year, bat I guess I better before I forget what I want to write about.

The little secret we members had planned among us, is now in the past.

We surprised past president, Brother V. II. Barina, in his honor, with a delicious lunch at noon. Each family brought some food, which was enjoyed by all. Then Brother E. E. Hollub presented the honoree a gift for our appreciation, which was a nice jacket.

Brother Barina thanked all of us for our thoughtfulness, and that he will enjoy the jacket very much. His two daughters and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Helen Matocha of La Grange and Mrs. Georgia Pool of Austin were among the guests to share this nice surprise. We regret that their other daughter was unable to attend, due to bad weather. It really was bad weather for anyone to get out of the house.

We gained two new members: Dorothy Romona and Gary Lee Meduna.

We are glad to have Gary Lee's wife and family as our members.

I think most of the lodge sisters are busy baking goodies for the Christmas holidays, especially those who have grandchildren because it seems to me that grandchildren think that most goodies taste better from their grandmothers.

I will close for now wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Lillie Evicic --SPisTLODGE NO. 143, INEZ

Dear Sisters and Brothers: Just a reminder to our members that our annual meeting was not held in December; therefore, we will hold our annual meeting on the third Sunday of January in 1973. The date is January 21, 1973; time 2 p.m. So please remember the date — January 21, 1973, and come to the meeting.

With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally yours, Leo Krause, Jr., Secretary

Buy U. S. Bonds

Wednesday, December 20, 1972

Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, 1973 Officers. Front row, L to R: Mary Blanar, vice president, and Viola Mazac, treasurer.

Back row, L to R: James I. Kostelnik, president; Emil Matula, secretary, and Alfred Kalmus, flag bearer.

From left to right: Sister Mary Blanar, Brother James Kostelnik, and Sister Mary Kostelnik. Brother August 131anar is not on the picture; he was hunting four-legged deer.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Dear Brothers and Sisters: Sunday, November 19, 1972, was a day at Lodge 133 in San Antonio which will be remembered for a long time.

We held a double 50th wedding anniversary for Brother James I. and Sister Mary Kostelnik, Brother August Blanar and Sister Mary Blanar were honored with corsages, gifts and cakes by the membership of our lodge. Both couples are in good health and enjoying re-

tirement. Sister Marcella Kleprlik, chairman of the Entertainment COmmittee had the privilege to pin the corsages on these two sisters, and presented the ,gifts to the honorees. Congratulations to both couples and may they live to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Then all members present joined in to congratulate the couples.

Our November meeting was well attended and we were honored to have Sister Dorothy Massey, state youth di-

rector, and Sister Maxine Pavliska, district youth director, pay us a visit. Sister Massey spoke on the subjects of youth, future and fraternalism. The talk was very informative and she pointed out to the members how a youth club can benefit in lodge meeting attendance. The members gave Sister Massey an overwhelming applause in appreciation of her speech.

Election of officers was held and the following Officers will serve SPJST Lodge 133 during the year 1973: President James I. Kostelnik, 135 Fair, San Antonio, Texas 76223.

Vice President Mary Blanar, 109 Dacus, San Antonio, Texas 78214.

Secretary and Reporter EMil K Matula, 303 Gary San Antonio, Texas 78223.

Financial Secretary Viola Mazac, 1431 Stevens, San Antonio, Tex. 78210.

All the members of Lodge 133 are asked to contact their lodge officers in case of illness, death or any questions regarding their insurance or dues.

The entire membership of our lodge are especially encouraged to attend the 19'73 meetings.

I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the members.

With best regards, I am Emil B. Mattila, Secy. and Reporter LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear Members: A reminder once again that our next meeting will be held Sunday, January 7th, at 4 p.m. Officers will be installed, for 1973, so please plan to attend.

The ladies of the lodge will bring food and refreshments to be served after the meeting.

The youth club plans to meet the same day at 3 p.m.

Games party starts at 6 p.m.

Members on the Entertainment Committee or any members who would like to help, please come to the lodge Sunday, December 31st at 2 p.m., to help us cleanup and arrange the necessary things in the lodge building, for our New Year's Eve Dance.

The music for our New Year's Eve Dance will be by the Outcast of Country, so make plans to attend and enjoy yourself.

Hope to see a lot of you present at the next meeting. Till then, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christine M. Baumann, Reporter

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SPJST Organizer Erwin Pustejovsky (Lodge 54) proirly displays his 200-pound, 8-point blacktail buck wlnelr be killed at Alpine, Texas.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members: Our last meeting was held on Sunday, December 3rd at 1;30 p. in., with lodge president, Brother Dan F. 13alusek presiding. Flag Bearers Donald Pechal and Ralph Kohutek, led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

A moment of silence was held for Brothers John C. Becka, Steve Hruska and Jerry Sefcik, Brother Becka, passed away in October; and Brother Hruska passed away November 22nd, 1972. He had been very active in the lodge for many years, having served on various committees and as vice president for several years. He was vicepresident when our present lodge hall was built. Brother Sefcik had been very active in activities especially the lodge meetings which he frequently attended. Our deepest sympathies are expressed from the lodge to these families during their trying times now We shall miss these brothers from our midst, too. May they rest in eternal peace.

Sister Ruby Bolton said that getwell cards have been sent to these brothers: Albert Johnnie Bartek, Jr., O. H. Juren and Steve Hruska„ now deceased, who all had been hospitaliz ed at Scott and White Hospital. Also, SL President Nick A. Morris, a patient in the V A Hospital and Gordon

Kohutek in a Bryan Hospital. Sister Marie Hruska, a resident at the Blue Bonnet Nursing home at Granger, is under doctor's care. May all of these named recover from their illnesses.

Brother Chaeles Kalenda, Sr. was hospitalized after the meeting and has now passed away (on December 10th).

Brother Kalenda, 89, was a past president of our Eadge, served on many committees and the Czech reporter for many years. Sympathy to the survivors of this pioneer member.

Visitors recognized, were Sisters Lucille Chaloupka and Millie Schiller.

Please came again because we enjoyed having you with us.

Sister Bolton read the November 5th minutes and these were approved as read. The correspondence included thank you notes, from Sister Vlasta Divis, Steve Hruska family and the Greater United Fund of Temple; and a Christmas card from Editor Rudy Sefcik and family, and many donations to the Memorial Fund. I missed writing all of these donors so I won't mention any, for fear of omitting anyone.

Sister Bolton has a report every 3 months in the Vestnik.

Brother Clarence Sodek, treasurer, gave a very impressive report for the month of November. Brother Willie E. Kohutek, financial secretary, gave the membership report: 1 expelled, 6 new

adUlts, 1 new juvenile, 5 withdrawals, 3 adults suspended, and 9 J.T. suspended.

The various chairmen gave good reports.

Bro. Prank Rlinkovsky read the Board minutes of the special meeting November rith and the regular meeting November These included the recommendations of the planning committee for the voting on the expansion, and the complete details of the annual lodge Christmas party held last Sunday, December 10th.

The ticket and bar chairman elections were postponed to the January 7th meeting, Also, all appointed committees will be chosen by the new president and viee-lpresident that day.

The cleaning chairmen were elected and they are Brother Alfred and Sister Martha Klusacek. Thank you both for doing such a good job; that's why you were re-elected: The flag bearers for next year will be youth club members: Brothers Nickolas Morris and Gary Pavlica.

Then Brother Anton Moti, 'chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee, read the new recommendations for the year of 1973. These will be printed and ready for distribution in the next meeting.

Sister Sandy Sodek, gave the youth club report because Sister Vanicek was absent. There were 32 juniors and 11 teens plus 4 visitors. The practice for the Christmas, program was December 8th at 0:30 n. m.. The members:brought staple goods for a needy family. The junors will go caroling to the Southern Manor Convalescant Home, on December 18th and then have refreshments at the home of Raymond Lee. and Sandy Sodek. The teens will have a party at the home of Dorothy Novosad on Thursday, December 21st from 7:30 to 10:30 p.

The New Year's Eve dance will be held on DeceMbee 31st with a country and western band, the Swinging Strings of San Antonio, playing the music. Reservations are being sold by Brother Leonard and Sister Vallie Zavodny at the Saturday night dances. More information can be had by calling 9833530.

Sister Bolton read the recipients of the premium refund checks.

The door prize winner was Emily ,Stuteville; The next meeting will be January 7th, 1973 at 2 p.m.

Let, me elaborate some about the Christmas party that was held on Sun-

10 day, December 10th, the day of the ice storm. The night before was dreary with fog but Sunday the fresh norther brought drizzle and freezing temperatures. That afternoon at 4 p. m. the social hour started the festivities, then at 5 p. m. the Taylor Cafe, owned

by Vencil Mares, served the evening meal of turkey, ham, dressing, yams, peas, gravy, bread, fruit cake, tea, or coffee. They braved the cold freezing weather from Taylor to cater the good food and hope they arrived home safely. They had catered a meal for the Local RVOS No. 5 with a barbecue plate November 19th. If you are in need of the services, you certainly can't go wrong by hiring this caterer and his wonderful staff. After the meal, the crowd deminished as so many went home, before the program started, because it was getting steadily worse outside. The local officers were introduced by Brother Balusek, as well as the trustees. Then the Brother and Sister award was given to a very, deserving couple, none other than Brother Leonard Sister. Vallie Zavodny.

Brother Zavodny has been vice-president for two years and has been the right hand to the president and so has Vallie. They are taking the New Year's reservations for the second year, helping at every Saturday night dance for the past two years, at meetings and just about every time the doors of the lodge hall are open.. The entire famiy is very active in lodge activities. Sister Zavodny is also an assistant youth leader, therefore, she is ,always helping with the youth at ings, socials, camp, etc. Congratulations, Brother Leon and Sister Vallie!

The youth put on a very inspiring program. They opened the program with an English Welcome and a Czech VITAME VAS with Katerine Morris welcoming the •assembly in the Czech language. She certainly did an excellent job with the speech, probably helped by her father. A few short speeches by the youngsters, the nativity scene with narrators telling the Bible story of the Lord Jesus' birth, an accordion selection, a piano solo, and a few songs by the youth club concluded the proeam. Santa Claus made a brief appearance, shook hands with the youngsters and adults, and was on his way to brave the cold, too. Thank you, Sister LaNerne Vanicek and assistants for the excellent program. It was a shame the weather didn't co-

V2STNr& operate that the crowd was small. I hope everyone had a safe journey home.

Here is wishing all readers of the Vestnik, especially Brother Rudy Sefcik, editor and his family, a very Merry Christmas and much health and happiness in the days of the New Year, 1973.

Let's all practice Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood in the future year — more so then ever before.

Remember the next meeting Sunday, January 7, 1973 at 2 p.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal, Reporter .-SPJST-

NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Our December meeting opened a little before 2 p.m., as the installation of officers for the year 1973 was the first thing on the agenda. Pictures were taken of the officers and we hope they will turnout satisfactorily. Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison, followed by the• reading of the minutes

by Secretary Mary Werner, and they were accepted as read. Our treasurer, Brother Adolph Mucka, and our financial secretary John Kolaja, gave their reports.

A lovely Christmas card was read from Editor Rudy Sefcik and his fine family; and a thank-you letter was read for the get-well card from Sister Frances Sitta, which was sent to her while she was ill.

Members being in the hospital since our last meeting are Sisters Viasta Stransky and Anna Shimara; Brothers Leroy Kamas, Robert Galler, John Kalisek and Charlie Stupka. Sister Stransky and Brother Kalisek are at home now and are doing well. Our sincere get-well wishes go to those who are still in the hospital.

Sister Helen Bryson was elected to take care of the Memorial Fund of our lodge for the year of 1973.

There was only one Christmas box prepared and mailed to one of our members, Pvt. Richard Christ, Jr., who is stationed in Kentucky.

The night meetings were postponed until spring or early summer, because of the bad weather we are having.

Keep in mind that we will he having the meetings during the day as usual, the second Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

Auditing of the books was set for the 19th of January, at 6:30 p.m.

We wish to welcome our new memLODGE

Wednesday, December 29, 19'12 bers to our lodge. They are A. H. Beeson, Kenneth Bryson and Emil Maresh, Jr. We would like for them to come to the meeting sometime, and get acquainted with the other members.

On the committee to select and to buy the Christmas gifts for the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home senior citizens are Sisters Winifred Susan, Rosie Schwettman and Emily Kolaja.

About our annual chili supper was brought up by Brother Victor Werner.

We set the date for February 14th, which will fall on Valentine's Day. Refund checks were distributed and the door prize went to Sister Elizabeth Kalisek.

Our Christmas party turned out very nice in spite of the bad weather. We only wish we had more children there to greet Santa Claus. They sang several carols led by Sister Lillie Tejkl before Santa appeared in the front door.

Dear Santa was right on time even though the weather was bad, and gave each child a bag of fruit, nuts, and candy. In return he received a sweet thank you from each of them. The lovely tree, all in sparkles, was set on the stage among all the gift bags, was the work of Sister Mary Matcek. She did this last year also, and the lodge wishes to thank her for being so nice and helpful. Also, a big thank you goes to Sister Winifred. Susan and Rosie Schwettman, for preparing the Christmas bags.

I was pleasantly surprised with a beautiful gift from the members of the lodge for taking care of the get-well cards to sick members, and for making prompt monthly write-ups. The committee on this well-kept secret were Sisters Winifred Susan, Mary Werner and Matilda Slacalek. I was so moved and so very hap py that I could hardly read the card that came with the gift.

I assure you that I will treasure it always. My thanks come: from the bottom of my heart.

I hope all of you had a nice Thanksgiving holidays because John and I did. Again we made a trip to Denver, Colorado, to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with our daughter, Lillian Marie and her fine family. The Sunday night after the holidays and all day Monday, snow fell continuously. The schools in the mountain area were closed, many skiers and tourists were stranded at Veil and Aspen, which are the best skiing resorts. Well, we made a snowman and threw snowballs be-

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ton of the front door mats.

Correction: Reservations for the New Year's Eve Dance may be made at 9352439 during weekend, (-lances or at 935on any day.

Next tneeting on ,17,:iimary M,1 at 7:30 p.m.

Fratern ally, Doris S'yoboda, Reporter TUE. NIGHT . . .

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the Lodge 173 Galveston dee. Seated ci : Sister

Lillia Mae Peter, Brother Victor Peter, both of Lodge 172; Sister Evelyn Selcik, Brother Alvin J. Serci•), both of Lodge 173; Brother Tommy Los' k, it Sister G cys Lostak, 1 t of Lodge 139.

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IN TEXAS, TEAT

Twas the night before Chriidmas In Texas, you knew, Way out on the prairie (Without any snow).

Asleep in their cabin Were Buddy and Sue, A-dreaming of Christmas, Like me and you.

Nat stockings, but boots, At the foot of their bed, this was in Texas, What more need be said When all of a sudden From out of the still night, There came such a ruckus It gave me a fright.

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ves n for 973, who were installed by Director Ernest Hanka. Front row, L to IR: Secretary Mary Cardray,

and Treasurer Agnes Alvin J. Sefeik; 1 2nd Vice President ' B: Flag Bearer EU , Audrey Kolaza, and

. Middle row, L to Ii: President 'resident Jri:in 'muse';, Jaroszewski, ;ir. Back vow, Sefeik; Chairman ___ cial See re1e.)-y )i;essie

cause there was enough snow on the ground to bring snowballs to everyone in Fort Bend County.

I would like to wish everyone of you the most pleasant Christmas holidays.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, • Reporter LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Members: The regular December meeting was called to order on the Gth with a good attendance present.

Several of our members have expired recently. They are Mr. William A. Zabcik, Mrs. Anna Marek, Mr. Edwin C. Schiller and Mrs. Martin (Lydia) Zabelk. We express our deepest sympathy to each family of the deceased.

In the hospital at present, is Mr.

Frank 2,abeik. H': wish hinA a speedy recovery. the sick list have been M... s . Ben Zabeik and MI% Johnnie ayoboda. A, speedy recovery to each of you.• Several new members were admitted to our Lodge No, 24. They are Holly Morgan, Elsie Maccik, Rebecca, Macek, Robert (;change, John Darrell Macek, Paul Macek, Melanie Zavodny; and Ruth Psencik transferred in from lodge No. 47 Seaton. Also Milton Zavodny, Deborah and Martha, Zavodny have increased their insurance. We have had a good increase in membership recently. We welcome each of you and hope that you will be able to join us in some of the functions held at the lodge.

We wish to express our thanks to Brother Eugene noisier for installa-

And I saw 'cress the prairie Like a snot from a gun, A loaded up buckboard Conic on at a run.

The driver was "Geein," And "hawin," with a will.

The losses (not reindeer) He drove with such skill.

"Come on there Buck, Poncho., And Prance, to the right.

There'll be plenty of travling For youeall tonight."

The driver in Levi's And shirt that was red, Had a ten-gallon Stetson On top of his head.

As he stepped from the buckboard He was really a sight, With his beard and mustache So curly and white.

As he burst in the cabin The children awoke And both so astonished That neither one spoke.

And he filled up their boots With such presents galore That neither could think Of a single thing mare.

a very Happy and Prosperous 1973.

Fraternally yours, E. R. Jakubik, District I Organizer

When Buddy recovered The use of his jaws, He asked in a whisper, "Are you Santa Claus" "Am I the REAL Santa?

Well, what do you think?"

And he smiled as he gave A mysterious wink.

Then he leapt in his buckboard, And called back, in his drawl, "To all children of TEXAS, MERRY CHRISTMAS, you-all!"

Author Unknown (Courtesy Burleson County Citizen Tribune. Contributed by Sister Ruby --Editor)----E3PJSTDISTaICT I ORGANIZER'S REPORT Our November sales have dropped considerably. I was hoping that we would reach the one-million mark, but as it stands now, we still need $142,000 to reach that gold. We are now in the last month of the year 1972, which soon will be past. Let's see how close we can get to that goal.

During the month of November, we sold 9 members for the amount of $18,000. The total for 1972 through November is 164 members for the amount of $858,000 of insurance sales.

Top organizer for November was Brother Cecil Dickson with 3 members for $12,000; second place -,-ant to Sister Mildred Horak \AntA members for $2,000 of insurance. sales.

Sales for Raven' ber: ORGANIZER

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Cecil Dickson 3 12,000 1,000 Mollie Ewell 169 1 1,000 Joe Fritcher 17 1 13 2 2,000 Horak 44 1 1,000 Miro. :?etrusek 1,000 Edwin Shupak 63 1 I wish to extend my congratulations to each and everyone of you for such fine work. I know that you all tried mighly hard to sell as much as you could . - ; Icing our 75th Anniversary year. :re are some organizers who didn't th : ales list this p: it yea reach and t: you, yell must go to Congratulations again and hope that We have even a better year in 1973.

For my wife and myself, we wish each of you a Merry Christmas and

DISTRICT II ORGANIZER'S REPORT In November we sold 59 members for $207,8301 in insurance sales for an eleven month total of 699 , members for $2,539,330 in insurance sales.

Brother Glen Psencik joined us as a new organizer and made his first sale. He is from Lodge 24, Cyclone; best of luck to you, Brother Psencik.

We lost a very active organizer on November 20th. Brother Willie Heil passed away in Taylor; he was an organizer for Beyersviile No. 48. In behalf of all the: organizers in District Ill, may we offer our sympathy to his f amily.

The three top organizers were: 1. Dan Kubiak, 2 members, $33,330 2. Jerry Barb â&#x20AC;˘, 1 member, $30,000 3. Chester Shmoldas. 8 members for $28,000 . insurance.

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Danie l Nubiak 1'71 2 33,330 Jeri- Barber 171 1 30,000 Chester Shmoldas 74 8 28,000 rarcia Sule"e 174 8 20,000 (lien Prencik 24 7 18,000 Norma, Antiel 24 7 $11,000 JAiwin C. Leshikar 174 21 10,000 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 1 10,000 Lois Haile 39 2 7,000 Clifton Martinets 80 4 6,500 Alice Banning 47 2 6,000 Willie Dusek 5,000 ao, 1 Willie liejl 43 3 3,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 3 3,000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 1 2,000 W. H. Glover 2.000 29 1 LaRita Macek 24 1 2,000 Amelia Pokorny 2,000 24 2: Franklin Martinec 24 1 1,000 Ben Mikolaj 29 1 1,000 15 1 1,000 Lad Shiller May all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Fratern,ally, L. J,

William M. Doolan 172 8 16,000 J. M. Skrabanek 139 3 14,000 Norbert Stavena 175 5 9,000 88 2 A. L. Hilsher 6,000 88 3 Patsy Baca 5,000 139 1 C. P. Kern 4,000 88 3 E. H. Horelica 3,000 88 2 2,000 Albert Bristik 88 2 2,000 Agnes Lesak 91 1 2,000 A. J. Lostak 142 1 2,000 Alvin Melnar 88 2 2,000 Agnes Miculka 1 1,000 Herman 13aethe 88 1 1,000 88 Frank Dolezal 1 139 1,000 Helen Filipp 88 1 1,000 .rances Ulexa 1 Milton M. Trammell 176 500 Total - 88V$279,500 Congratulations go to the top organizers in our district. Sister Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88 is in first place with $45,000; second place goes to Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88, with $41,000; third place goes to Brother E. E. Cameron of Ledge 170, with $35,000. In applications written, first place goes to Sister Della Kadlecek of Lodge 88 with 16; second place is a tie between Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88 and Brother W. M. Doolan of Lodge 172 with 8 each; third place goes to Brother Norbert Stavena of Lodge 175 with 5. Congratulations to all of you sisters and brothers for doing such a good job for the month of November; also, to all of you organizers for whatever you have written so far this year. There are still a few of you organizers who have not met your quota of $12,000 and some who haven't written any. It's not too late; you may want to give someone a nice Christmas present by writing a policy.

The year is almost at a close, so, let's remember, whatever we do, it is for the benefit of the SPJST. Also the benefits go to you for giving the new members something they cannot receive elsewhere. Let's keep on reaching for new prospects. Don't forget to start early and "Set YOUR Goals" for 1973. You can double your sales. Let's all work to..2,,ether in our lodges, district, and SPJST.

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30 41, OD 36,000 35,000 17,000, 17,000 17,000

We have organized a new lodge. The name of this lodge is Houston Northwest Lodge P76. We are thrilled to have this new lodge added to our district.

The potential is great in this area.

Congratulations and best wislice; and a lot of success in the future. Watch for the dedication date.

We have added new organizers to our

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district. They are: Brothers Harry Sohuhmann, J. D. Moore and Milton Trammell. We are so proud to have them and wish them much in successful selling.

"It wouldn't seem like Christmas" "If we couldn't get in touch" "And wish the Season's happiness" "To those we like so much."

Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring good health and prosperity to you and yours.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC, District V Organizer -----SPJS'I-

VI ORGANIZER'S REPORT Daring November we received 20 applications for $141,000 of life insurance, making a total of 256 applications for $704,000 of life insurance written this year in District VI. Congratulations to our youngest and newest organizer, Sister Patsy Kalina and her first sale for $80,000; she is a member of Lodge 58, Hungerford.

This is a real good job Miss Kalina.

Second place went to Adolph Motal of Lodge 32, Victoria, with $32,000. Brother aVlotal is top organizer through November 30 with $167,000.

Brother W. L. Williams of Lodge a2, Victoria, joined us as a new organizer and made his first sale; the best of luck to you, Ned in insurance sales.

Sales during November were made by the • following organizers: DiSTRICT

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Chas. Holy 4 2 2,000 Lottie Krutilek 1 30 1,000 Adolf Motal 32 6 32,000 Matt Vanek 32 3 3.000 W. L. Williams 32 1,000 1 Joe Hadash 50 1 15,000 Patsy Kalina 58 2 80,000 Einil Morris 148 1 1,000 Jerome J. Hlavaty 153 3 6,000 Brother C. L. Janecka, organizer for Lodge 143, Inez, is in the DeTar Hospital in Victoria; hoping you have a speedy recovery, Brother Janecka.

In closing, may I talke this opportunity, in behalf of all the District VI organizers to wish each and all of you a very Happy, Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

Matt S. Vanek —SPJST-

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Bulletin Board

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, Rosenberg as host.

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The spring meeting of District VII will be held on Sunday, April 29, 1973 with Lodge No. 107, Floresville as host.

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 600 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P. 0. Box 347 Needville, Texas 71461

Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik and her Assistant Youth Leader Rose Wood are sharing their happiness with Santa's presence at the Elk lodge Christmas party.

—SPJST--

YOUTH SECTION FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTORS DISTRICT IV YOUTH DIRECTOR Soon 1972 will be in the past, and we will be beginning another year. The youth of District IV deligently participated, had more to attend district meetings all four youth clubs had booths, had more entries at YAD, but had a drop at camp. I'm very proud of all of You who took such an active part. Youth leaders, I'm grateful that you all devoted your time to work with the youth. Indeed this 1072 was a good year!

I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all youth club members, youth leaders, Supreme Lodge officers, State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, Editor Sefcik and all Vestnik readers.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler, District 1V Youth Director FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Readers, Wow! What a Christmas party!

December 10, 1972 will be a Christmas party a lot of people will not forget.

Our mother lodge held its• annual Christmas party along with its December meeting. Two very capable Christ-

Mrs. Conrad Brown (left) and s.

Betty Brown (right) are Santa's family who enjoyed the party, inspite of the icy weather. mas party chairmen were chosen, Mrs. Ruby Pa,Velka and Mr. Gene Pavelka.

The youth club was to have its annual Christmas program and a great band from Taylor was to start playing at 6, after a great meal consisting of turkey and dressing plus all the trimmings. ()::r youth program held its practice December 8 and decorated the hall; all did a beautiful job. The great day had finally arrived.

In West, where yours truly and family lives, a. was a cloudly cold, cold day (32 degrees). We started out for Elk at 1:15 p. m. when we came to

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01 i co-te" was recited by indiyidual club members of Lodge 35 Elk during their Christmas program on December A Christmas oem presented by Denise Banik. ,411,1411 Sondra Dieterich performed a ree aLion on Christmas.

Baby Ashley Lehrmann smiling at Santa Claus.

Chariot Banik recited a poem and sang a song.

Tours, the ground was covered with sleet and snow, driving was already hazardous. When we arrived, at Elk everyone was in a gay snood ; everyone dressed in their best attire.

Thank you children for a great performance, those on the program were: Poem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Welcome by Debbie Dulock, Mark Wood, Lisa Foyt, Steve Dulock, Terric Hand, Randy Pavelka and Mar-

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A poem was recited by Peggy Pavel a. garet Thun; Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas" was sung by Charlotte Banik; "The Spirit of Christmas" a poem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Denise Banik; "Dolly's Letter to Santa" by Sondra

Dieterich; Peggy Pavelka recited a poem "Trees at Christmas" "The Story" was acted out by Jerry Pavelka, David Dulock, Eddie Banik and Darrin Banik; "Our Goodnight" was done by Terrie Thun.

Then the entire youth club sang Christmas carols.

Guests included, our editor's wife Maxine Sefcik and son Terry. The edi-

Wednesday, December 20, 1972 for was at home ill with the flu. Other guests included were Mr. and Mrs. William Rauschuber, newly appointed County Sheriff Jack Harwell and fainily Mr. and Mrs. Jess Halbert, Mr. and Mrs. John Foyt, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Trussell and Mr and Mrs. Conrad own. There were other guests but I miled to get their names.

We all had supper, then we started !Tttdng reports on the bad weather to our surprise, the band called, that they were in Bellmead and would arrive shortly. They arrived an hour later, from Bellmead to Elk which is a normal 15 to 20 minute drive. Everyone at Elk knew we all would have a rough time getting home, but the band came all that distance, so we could not leave them to play for an empty building. Guess what, several of us who tried to get home skidded into a ditch, some got out. The Albert Banik family deserted their car and walked to the home of the lVfosley's and called for help; Wesley DI:leek. came to our rescue and took us home.

Others stayed at the lodge; their only comment was "the turkey was great Sunday, but who wanted turkey for Monday morning breakfast?" The ice was beautiful, but if you are out in it, it can become hazardous.

Our youth club party was held Friday night, December 15 with a fried chicken supper, and we had an exchange of gifts. Thanks to all for the money for the youth club. To the individual families who gave me a `gift: the Vernon Dulocks, Jerome Lehrmans, Weldon Hands and the Gene Pavelkas. Many thanks! We thoroughly enjoyed cur party it was great, thanks to all w1:;/) came.

Meery Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Rosemarie Banik Youth Leader LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members: The youth club had a nice attendance at their meeting which was held December 3rd.

We had four new members to join our youth club. We are glad to have you with us.

Those having birthdays in December are Bobby Hykel, Cindy Urbanovsky, Alvin Schuetz, Lucille Kutcherousky and John Farina, Tlr' ^aicc was baked

by Robert Seith,

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Our youth club held their Christmas program at the West Haven Rest Home, on December 12.

The lodge's Christmas supper and program was held December 17. Supper was served at 5 p. m. and several members brought a covered dish and some sweets. The mother lodge furnished the meat dish.

Get-well cards were sent to Cathrine Matus and Sister Mary Paylas.

We are still selling Mary Kay Products. If you need Christmas gifts, we will have it at the lodge Friday night.

Last Friday night we practiced our parts for the Christmas program. Then we decorated the tree and lodge. All of us had a lot of fun.

We also are selling tickets on our quilt, blanket, doll, flowers, and toy dog. Carol Dobecka donated the little dog. Thank you, Carol!

We will be selling hot dogs, sandkolalche, cakes, chips and coffee during the New Year's Eve Dance.

If you can bring some of those above mentioned items, it will be appreciated.

We will also need little help in the kitchen.

I will be looking forward to seeing all of you Friday night.

Fraternally.

Mae Schuetz, Youth Leader SPJST-

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Vestnik . Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club had their annual Christmas party Friday, December 8th at the Talton Community Center. The tables were decorated with Christmas centerpieces and candles.

The meal prepared by the youth club mothers, consisted of turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes, plain potatoes, slaw, cranberries, pickles, tea, coffee, and cupcakes. After the meal, the adults enjoyed listening to the youth put on different acts and sing Christmas carols. After the program, Santa Claus came with bags of candy for each of the children, and gifts were then exchanged.

Special guests were our District Youth Director, Mrs, Elsie Brdecka, and her husband, Brother Prank Brdecka.

Fraternally, Karen Dorotik (15) Secretary

1$ LODGE NO, 160, SAN ANGELO

Dear Readers, We had a very enjoyable meeting and then Christmas party. We will be contributing to the San Angelo Friendship tree which goes to the emergency corps. At the next meeting, we plan to go hayriding.

For a new craft, we made little Christmas candle holders from empty thread spools. We all enjoyed doing this and they turned out very pretty.

After this, we went in with the mother lodge to watch slides from the trip to Rome that Mr. and Mrs. Laddie Socha took on their tour. These were very pretty and amazing, especially those. of the Pope, the Pompey ruins and the different paintings of ancient times.

After refreshments were served everyone joined in singing Christmas carols. Then we all exchanged gifts.

We would like to thank the mother lodge for the well appreciated gifts they gave us. Also we would like to welcome Debbie and Carl Broz into our youth club. Merry Christmas to all!

Fraternally, Linda Pelzel (14) President --SPJST---

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club had a Christmas party on December 8.

We had a big supper and we sang many songs, Santa Claus came and gave each of us a bag of candy. We exchanged gifts and had a good time.

Fraternally, Jerome Dorotik, Jr. (9) -SPJST-

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, The youth are planning to go bowling in January.

The birthday celebrants for December were Bobby Hykel and Cindy Urbanovsky. Robert Seith baked the birthday cake. Carol Dobecka won the door prize, and she will bring the birthday cake.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Edward Hykel LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Dear Readers, On December 10, we held our regular youth club meeting at the Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall. We want to thank SYD Dorothy Massey for the lovely Christmas card. We also

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received a thank-you card from the Randolph Center for remembering the children with candy and fruit.

We made candle holders for Ch Inas decorations and we also plann.:d oar activities for six months.

Then 1.:-.0.cle Lacldie silOW'Oti movie.; and slides that he tool: in Italy, which we all enjoyed. We all enjoyed some of Hi? 900,1 CI 11'U:h.:LIS goodies the mothers orought, We sang C hriatma carols and played a Christmas game.

It was a ince Way to slieixi a cold day afternoon. nally, Dada (12) Social Chairman LODGE NO: G, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We have been practicing very hard this past month for our Christmas program and working on our decorations. Our Christmas program at the rest home tuned out real well. Everyone enjoyed it very much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Karen Ilykol — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Sister Schuetz read a Chrlstmas card which we received from Sister Dorothy Massey, our :State youLi i director.

Sister Schnetz read thank-you raAes from the families of Kathy Wallace and Henry Monthei.

We are going to sell food at the New Year's Eve Dance.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Fraternally, Robert Hy kel

Wednesday, December 20, 1972

EXPRESSION OE SYMPATHY

We, the unciersOied Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membarship. of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, GEORGE

who passed away November 12, 1972 at San Angelo, at the age of 63.

Rosary was recited for 'Brother Hrncir at Johnson's Funeral Chapel on November 14 and mass was said on November 15, in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wall, Texas. Burial followed in St. Ambrose Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Louise; two daughters, Mrs. Charles J. (BeVy Lou) lilavina of Texarkana, Mrs. Richard A. (Isabelle) Brymer of Ontario, Canada; five grandcliildren„ and several brothers and sisters.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank Havlak Laddie Socha Louis Pelzel, Jr. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Praha No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our membership wish to express our sincere sympathy , to the bereaved family of our departed brother, CARL T. ANDERSON,

who passed away December 4, 1972 in a Temple Nursing Home after. a long illness, at the age of 78 years. He had lived in Hutto, Texas for the past 55 years. He was a veteran of World War I; a retired truck driver; member of the American Legion, and an SPJST member since 1949.

SurviYing are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Anderson of Hutto; a son, Carl E. Anderson of Austin; four brothers, Eric Anderson of Temple, Edgar and Lawrence Anderson, both of Galveston, and Arnold Anderson of Fort Worth; and five grandchildren. Funeral services

were held December 6, from Condra Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Roland Humhrey officiating Burial was in the Evangelical Free Mission Cemetery near Georgetown.

Graveside rites were conducted by American Legion.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committec, Jerry E. Tallas Otto L. Rieger A. L. Boudny EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigrrld Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. THERESA SLOVAK,

who passed away in a Brookshire Nursing home at the age of 88 years.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 1, 1972 at 2 p.m. at the Zaskodal Chapel in Industry, with Rev. Gordon Heil of Needville officiating.

Burial was in the National Cemetery in Nelsonville.

Sister Slovak was born in Europe . on February 27, 1334, the daughter of John and Rosie Gerhardt. She immigrated to this country in 1900 and settled in Bleiblerville. On February 2, 1904, she was married to Joseph J. Slovak in Nelsonville. Her husband preceded her in death on December 20, 1961. She was a member of the Brethren Lutheran Church and SPJST Lodge NO. 33, Bleiblerville.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Hermina) Vavra of Wesley, and Mrs. Fred (Esther) Ganderman of Austin; three sons, Eddie of Nelsonville, Otto of Bleiblerville, and Ben of Houston; one brother, John Gerhardt of Iowa Colony, Texas; 5 grandchildren; and 10 , great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Casper Balke Mrs. Albert Fick Mrs. Walter Schimara

Items of Interest VA- N0(77KA — A TRADITIONAL CZECH CHRISTMAS COFFEE CAKE

Following is an old recipe for a delicious Christmas coffee cake, without which the holidays in Czechoslovakia, are almost unthinkable,

Wednesday, December 20, 1972

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Death Claims Paid During November, 1972 TEMPLE, TEXAS DECEMBER 1, 1972 Death Claim No. Name 10829 10830 10831 10632 10833 11:834 10335 10836 10837 10833 10839 16840 10841 10842 10843 10844 10845 10840 10847 10848 10849 10850 10851 10852 10853

Victor Kopecky, John Sklar, Aug. Holy, Joe N. Marusik, Raynold E. Urban, Barbara Farek, Will A. Zabcik, Willie F. Reichardt, Vernon Ralph Shaw, Guy Woodruff, Sr., Ernest J. Donnelly, Billly M. Wood, Mae (Matulik) Medford, Rosie Starr, Bircley Lesikar, Anna Marek, Albino. Vrana, Victor David Veit, Frances Trcalek, John Labaj, Frank Jakubikâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; Edwin C. Schiller, Frank W. Urbis, Marie Evanicky, Frances McCann,

No. 50 4 4 51 49 118 24 35 92 139 63 66 24 88 29 24 23 79 17 20 25 24 29 58 81

Date of Admission

Lodge Location El Campo Halle ttsville Hallettsville Effinger Rowena Kingsville Cyclone Elk Fort Worth Danbury Sweet Home Waco Cyclone Houston Taylor Cyclone Mora via Corpus Christi Caldwell Granger Ennis Cyclone Taylor Hungerford Needville

Date of Death

2-20-62 6-14-14 7-12--34 12- 2-28 11-28-38 3-14-09 1-11-14 1-19-67 6- 8-70 9-17-65 8- 7-36 4-14-71 5-22-33 1-12-13 11-20-36 9-11-10 8- 8-15 10-21-64 3-18-38 7-11-20 10-20-33 2- 6-48 5- 6-40 11- 6-40 5-12-12

10-24-72 10-15-72 10-29-72 10-12-72 10- 7-72 10-27-72 11- 4-72 10-29-72 10-25-72 9-13-72 11- 1-72 10-26-72 10-10-72 10-27-72 11- 3-72 11-13-72 11-13-72 11-12-72 11- 5-72 11- 8-72 10-25-72 11-19-72 11-18-72 11-15-72 11- 5-72

Certificate No.

Age 56 81 74 60 50 85 78 65 53 69 70 45 65 88 82 87 83 51 94 83 80 70 81 88 85

Pd-up 26876 A-558 C-2186 B-508/.3-4180 C-4772 A-6743 A-1930 W-37831 PR-47852i W-33581 C-3046 W-50517 Pd-up 203, A-495 1 C-3181 A-10204 A-1834 10T-31510 A-989/Pd-up 480 A-7954 P-874 K-26 B-2700 B-2819 A-8105

To the bereaved survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt R. A. Urbanovsky, Secretary, sympathy.

Supreme Lodge, SPJST To fully develop the delicious flavor, Vanoeka should be baked a day or two ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in cool place.

Ingredients: 4 cups of finely sifted flour, 1 cup sugar 3 eggs yolks 1 cup of lukewarm milk 1 cake of yeast to 1 cup of melted butter lemon rinds (from one lemon), one teaspoon of vanilla, dash of nutmeg, IA cup of slivered almonds, 1 cup of light raisins and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Crumble yeast in a cup of lukewarm milk, add one tablespoon of su gar and let stand. Put the flour in a larger bowl, add sugar and salt and flavorings. Mix in egg yolks, butter, milk and yeast mixture. Work a smooth dough, mixing it thoroughly until it does not stick to the bowl. Add raisins and almonds. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm

place for about two hours.

Place dough on a floured board and make nine portions; four large, three smaller and two smaller yet. Roll out into long, thin rolls. First braid four large rolls and place on a. greased pan.

Then braid the three rolls and place them on top of the, previous four rolls.

Last twist the two rolls and place on top of three rolls. Let it rise once more, for about one-half hour, brush with beaten egg.

Set oven on 400 degrees for about five minutes and reduce to 350 for additional five minutes. Put the Vanocka in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes, until it is golden brown.

-SPJSTPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

An old recipe for "WASSAIL" The Wassail or Warsail bowl is regarded as of such antiquity that it said to have been known. by the ancient Britians. It has been a favorite Christmas beverage for centuries. An old recipe for "wassail" as it used to be made at Oxford is as follows: Put into a bowl half a pint of sugar, pour on it half a pint of warm beer; grate a nutmeg and some ginger into it; add four glasses of sherry and five additional pints of beer; stir it well; sweeten it to your taste; let it stand covered up for two or three hours, then put three or four slices of bread cut thin and toasted brown into it, and it is fit for use. GOOD LUCK:

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Small Presents Will

Please

PLUM PUDDING t jeill 'A cup wine, cu pound dry bread crumbs or grape juice.'

1 cup scalded milk 1 teaspoon nutmeg cop sugar 3,i teaspoon cinnamon 4 egg yolks f/i teaspoon ground cloves Fl cups seeded raisins 1/4 teaspoon mace (cut in pieces and floured) 1 1,2 teaspoon salt cup dried figs, chopped 4 egg whites 2 ounces citron, cut fine pound suet Soak bread crumbs in milk and let stand until cool. Add sugo, egg yolks, raisins, figs and citron. Chop suet and work with hands until cream y . Combine mixture. Add wine, currant jelly or grape juice, spices, salt and beaten egg whites. Put into greased pudding maid and steam for 3 hours. (The recipe makes 9-cups batter) Serve with hard sauce or lemon sauce.. Serves 8 or more Do try the following lemon sauce for your plum pudding - it's really very good.

Lemon Sauce: 1 egg l4 cup lemon ,uice 3 tablespoons watci 1 cup sugar ..'easpoen nutmeg 1/4 cup butte 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind Beat egg; add sugar, nutmeg and lemon rind. Combine lemon juice and water; add to sugar mixture. Heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Add butter and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until butter blends evenly into sauce. Serve hot over steamed pudding. Makts. almost 2 cups sauce.

ilDS AND TRWDI r I OF GIFTS LorGifts in Sweden are exchanged on December 13th, The Feint Day of St. Lucia, a Sicilian maiden, who suffered martyrdom in the year 304. As she was noted for giving food and think to the poor, it is customary on her day to perform such deeds as a memorial to her.

There are several beliefs and customs about Christmas gifts in Scandanavian countries. In Denmark, boys and girls believe that a small gnome, dressed in grey and wearing a pointed cap, is responsible. They call him "Julenissen."

Germans have always been generous in their giving at Christmas. They buy numerous presents; and the women often spend months making fine pieces of

needlework for their friends.

Even very small children are encouraged to make simple gifts for their parents, brothers and sisters.

In Czechoslovakia, it is said, the youngsters believed the saint came down from heaven on a golden . cord with a basket of presents for all good little boys and girls.

Since the spirit of generous givin g fills the air at Christmas, in some lands, animals, too, are remembered. St. Francis of Assisi wanted all creation to share in Yuletide happiness, so he gave domestic animals an extra amount of food at this time. A Russian legend tells that at the night of Christ's birth barnyard animals and fowls spread the joyful tidings, or rather they

helped to spread them.

Most AdultS Although adults rarely hang a stocking, small p resents are useful for additional gifts under the. tree or when visiting on the holiday. Welcome gifts for a man would be a file box for collected businesS cards, a personalized coffee mug, a coin dispenser for car tolls or a miniature stapler for his briefcase.

A Mother might like -a lacetrimmed pincushion, a small travel "freshen up" kit or a shower hood that fits loosely over the entire head to protect hair and makeup. Most of these prices will vary depending on the area and the store but none will be over two dollars.

Presents For Weight-Watcher Welcome

Moral support always helps the dieter, so why not give her somithing she might not buy for her, self, to speed her progress or at least to lighten the long For example: A bathroom scale, a set of canned liquid diet food, an exercise bar or maybe a jeweled tape measure (to make weight-watch ing irresistable).

Another good idea might be a gift certificate to one of the plush beauty spas.

An exercising bicycle - most can be set up, oven in a small apartment, to help her pedal off pounds and keep the muscles toned.

Easy-toPomander balls are easy-tomake gifts - and inex p ensive too.

Stick whole cloves into large, firm -oranges until completely covered. Cloves may be inserted more easily if holes have been made with tines of a fork. Roll in a mixture of e q ual parts orris root (purchase in pharmacy) and ground cinnamon. Use about 11/2 tablespoons total for each. orange.

Wrap it in tissue. As pomander dries and shrinks, it develops its spicy fragrance. Remove tissue, shake oft loose powder and pomander is ready for use. These are wonderful for closets and dresser drawers.

Ve stPecie 20. prosinee 1972

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PODPORA

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies RO('Nfli 60 — CiSLO 51 to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501.

Vesele Vanoce Viem V 1.1PRININEM DUCHU LASKY PIZEJEM VSEM CLENCTM NAM JEDNOTY, JEJICH RODINAM A CTENAROM RA DOSTNE SVATKY VANOCN1, 1972 HI. liadovna SPJST Redaktor, Vydavatele a Personal Vestniku

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Oddil dopsovatelii Temple, Texas PODEKOVANI Drazi pratele, bratri a sestry: Tato cestou chci podekovat vgem tern, kteri jakYmkoliv zpasobern projeviii sve uznansi a prani behem mein) kratkeho pobytu v nemocnici, zejmena tern, kteib me na ystivili, poslali pozdravni listky, jednotlivci i rady, kluby mladeZe a jine skopiny, a kteri se tdEali telefonem o mem zdravotnim stavu. Po kratkem pobytu byl jsem propagten a od to doby chodim do kancelare. ManZelka i cola, rodina se pripojuji k tomato projevu. Vgechny tyto Skutky uleheily a zprijemnily mai pcloyt v nemocnici. Srdeene dekuji vgem!

S bratrskYmi pozdravy, Nick A. Morris !tad Siin Antonio eislo 133 Mile sestry a 'bratri!

Konei se opet rok, za nekolik pouhYch drift buderne vitat rok novy s nejlepg i nadeji, ze bude to rok, ye znameni tolik Zadouciho svetoveho miru a yg eobecne, ze to bade rok lepsi, nez ten, ktery se chYli ke konci. KaZdY mesic y e svern dopise podala jsem Vann stnuenou zpravu o jednanich v na.gich schazich, upozornila na dfilelita jednani spoleeenskeho razu a hla,vne nabadala k vet gi navgteve na gich radovYch schazich.

Dnes chci dodateene zminit se a znovu pripomenout, ze kakly mesiis 0lavujerne narozeniny tech, kteri se v tom kterem mesici narodili. Spoleene jim zarzpivame a pohostime domacim pekne ozdobenYm dortem (cake) a pokud to jsou glenove Mai ve veku do 16 let, clostanou jako darek $1.00. S polltovanini sdeluji, ae mnoho na gich elenu nevyuZiva, tohoto zvyku; prali bychom si, ,aby v prigtim roce by lo 1/2dY pritomno vie oslavencti, ne2 tomu bylo dosud.

Krome oslavovani narozenin, jak vite, spoleene ye schnzi oslavujerne manZ.elska jubilea a to kaZdYch pet rokfi a pak zvlagl e jubileum stribrne (25 let manZelstvi) a Elate jubileum (50 let nia.nZelskeho Jubilanti mimo zylagt‘ ozdobeny pekny dort jsou pods,rovani peknYmi darky, aby meli pamatku od Mena. Letos oslayili jsme stribrnou svatby jenom jedrm, a to manZela Pranka a Dorothy ValkovYch, Elate svatby jsme men oslavenci byli: Louis a AneZka Dresslerovi, August a Marie Blanarovi a James a Ma-

Ve stkedu 20. prosince 1972

rie Kostelnikovi. Vgichni oslavenci jsou vkly stredem pozornosti pritomnych.

Nejdeive sestra Marcella Kleprlikova pripnula jim kvetinovou ozdobu (corsage), odevzdala jrnenern clenu naseho radu vkusray darek a k -Lorna ucelu zyla g t` zhotoveny veliky bohate zdobenY dort. Na velikem stole, bohate prostrenem na hezkYch ubrusech bylo mnoho vYbornelso domaciho peeiva vgelija,kych druha, velikosti a chuti, nechybely ant kolaee. Jako obyeejne, u vg ech bylo videt dobrou naladu, atmosfera byla v pravde bratrska a sesterska. Wein oslavenciim preji dodateene za sebe i v gechiny oleny nageho radu mnoho zdravi, Stesti a vse jen to nejlepgi z inejlepgiho do dalSich let jejich iivota, aby se dokili oslavy 75 let, na kterou se jiZ tegime!

vanoeni koledu "Narodil se Kristus Pan, veselme se; z 'tivota eisteho, radujme se, nam, nam narodil se!"

Tirnto koneim moje dopisovani v letog nim rote. jednani v nalgi schfizi, ktera se bude konat tento megic, 17. prosince, spojena s vanoenim besedovanim, jak jsem se zminila jii v mem poslednim dopise, napiai v tYdnu po schazi, co2 ale bude pravdepodobne uverejneno aZ na zadatku ledna v Atim roce.

V zaveru pieji vgem sestram a bratrim radu i cele na gi Jednoty, krasne, radostne Vanoce, .bohatou nadilku a mnoho zdaru, gtesti, klidu, spokojenosti a radostne Eiti v miru v Novem roce 1973.

Rubie Holy

Tyto iadky pigi kratce pied vanoenimi svatky, ktere jsou nazYvany nejkrasnejSirni svatky v roce, svatky ky, svatky rodinnymi a svatky miru.

Jak situace vypada, nalada pi oslavovani narozenin Spasitele bude razna.

S rozlienYmi pocity bude vzpominano vgech, kteri budou vzclalerni od syYch drahYch a pak tech, kteri se jiz nikdy nevrati. Prozatnn nenatsvecienje nic tomu, ze by uboZi otcove rodin, synove a bratri, vzdaleni tisice mil, mobil se watt je gte pied svatky vanodnimi, jak bylo oeekavano a slibovano.

Moji drazi a mill bratii a sestry v Texasu!

Nadegla °pet doba Vanoe a s ni se prb1i it novy rok nageho letopoetu.

Jsou vgude Vanoce svatky lasky a radosti rnusi to o nagich vanodnich a novoroonich svatcich platit dvojnasob!

Vtdyt‘ nage zeme i v tomto stoleti zneeigteneho ovzdugi a vodstva stale je g voni nepfehlednYmi plochami je--te hlienatYch stromn, ktere se na Vanoce ozdobily belostnym jinim a miliony snehovYch vloeek. Z posvatne ptidy nasi rodne zeme jests vyvera hojnost kiigt`alove vody, ktera napaji mohutne rybniky , nadelujici nam o Vanocich kakapra. de Starobyle chramy na gich mest a vesMeek se za easnYch adventnich jiter rozeznivaji predvanoenimi roratnimi zpevy nagich pfedkti. a o Vanocich vaji radostnYmi napevy lidovych koled, z nicht mnohe Vam navedy utkvely v pameti.

Vim, ze i letcs budete prave o Vanocich vzpominat na starou vlast svYch otcti vice net kdy jindy. Tern z vas, pro net je dosud pouhYm snem podivat se k nam, opravdu z celeho srdce preji, abyste prijeli u2 v roce 1973. Tern, kteli nas navgtivili v roce prave uplynulem, srdeene dokuji za jejich naN gtevu a prosirn je, aby prave oni Zivili v detech, ynoueatech a pravnoueatech eeskYch vystehovalca lasku a Actu ke stare vlasti predka. jsem mezi vami cely rok. Prirost11 mi k srdci a zachovavam vas ye stale *Eve a vkly dobre pameti. Dobre vim, kolik oddane laSky yernYch sYnt'l a dcer je ve vas k nagi zemi, jejimu lidu a jeho jazyku. Snail jsem se ze vgech sil pomoci vain v zachovani de-

Mir, po kterem tolik touai lidstvo po celern svete, dosed neni na obzoru. tsilovne vyjednaivani obou stra p v Papokraeuje, jsou na,zna,ky na moZnou dohodu. vCichni siedujerne bedlive denni zpravy a prejeme si, aby odpovedni einitele koneone na gll rortanne Drijatelne usmiCeni pro vgechny. by se vadcove narodil dohodli 'ben jakYchkoliv podminek na trvalern rniru, aby misto krutYch hroznYch valeenYch taZeni a yzajerimeho se zabijeni bylo prikroeeno k v geobecnennt vyueovani ved a zaeato s pracemi uZiteenymi pro pokrok a dobro v gech naroda na celem svete Dokud narodove neodloZi bratrovraZedne Ebrane, nebude, moano uvot-bvat o nejakern miru do budoucna.

Musime cloutat v to nejlep gi, ze piece zvitezi lidsky rozum a lidska srdce, se vg ichni bojovnici vrati do svYch domove, aby okra liv torn rodinnern teplem, ovzdu gi, notegiii svoje manZelky, marninky a pribuzne. Prave svatky vanoeni jsou k podobnemu neeemu svatky nejvhodnel gimi. V llidskYch srdcich projevil by se duchovni elovek, jako by se zrodil Kristus. Pak bychom moist vgichni s radosti zapet krasnou

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ye Ettede 20. prosince 1972

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dictvi ()tell na nedozirnjrch prostorach co ten nag pracovitY eesky lid dokakdyi se mu da pfilditost. Kladli americkeho jihu. tak i dnes a budu tak cant stale: eltraz na, &sky obed a deske pobaveni K novemu roku 1973 yam mohu oz- a na to sin, col me tegi. Ty nag e spolnamit eadostnou novinu. Ti z vasich kove sine nyni, vynikaji ve vgem a ja syna a deer, kteti studuji ueitelstvi jim ze srdce gratuluji. Mewl taneenideskeho jazyka u Sktivanku nai ky v krojich byli mantels Jos. Ligkovi, Texas A&M University, budou mit y Stanley Ligkovi, M. Rogalovi, nadadzejicim roce poprve jedineenou fordovi a Gehrigovi. Hudba Jodie Miprilezitost nav gtivit na etvrt roku za- kuly jim pane hilla a tak vge pekne darmo nag i milou Prahu, kde jim pkirno dopadlo. Progam kidil pan J. Ilrabina na staroslone Karlove universite, nejod tadu 25. stargi ye Sttedni Eveope, bude dana moObdriela jsern pekny dop is od Pi. lnost zdokonalit se ditkladne v nagem Ludmily Kosovo z Chida'a, Ill., ye cirahem eeskern jazyce a poznat slavkterem me piSe, le stale sleduje zprane pametihodnosti na gi bohate narodni minulosti jab*" i pozoruhodnosti nagi vy z naseho Texasu a gratuluje nam, ee v narodnim snateni se po •ad jegte soueasnosti.

Zaverem yam vgem doheomady a ka- driixne. Paid Kosova jest dlouholeta a ldemu zylagt` pfeji mir, zdraVi a gte- vytrVale, ne.redni pracovnice a take jest tajerriniici u tsl. Narodni Rady Asti, mericke. Nedavno ,byla poctena a vy Vag bratr a pritel Dr. Vaciav Hunieek, Karlova uni- znamenana w pfilaitosti jejich 75 narozenin, zaArge, co behem dasu pro sviij versita Praha 1, Celetna ul. 20 deSkjr narod vykonala. Jest ye svem yeCeskoslovensko ku jegte sveli a jute bude i nadale pracovat pro dobro naroda z ktereho Tak vgelicos vzegla. Patni Kosovou jsme mela Best Pige Anelka Iloudkovi. poznat, 6SNRA konala zajezd sem do Jsem rada, le dnes mohu °pet sdeliti, Dallas v roce 1968 a nag Kroutek desze jeden nag elovek zase byl vyzna- kych ken jim obstaral poho gteni v Somental. TYka se to krajana. Roberta kolovne zde v Dallasu. Od to doby si Popelky, ktery studuje na zdej gi S.M.U. obeas dopisujeme a ona NU., le viciy universite na stipendium, jen ziskal rata vzpomina na ten zajezd do nacsvym hranim footbalu. Pan Popelka ho Texas'. si hluboce valim takoziskal tak zvanjr "Kern Tips Memorial vjrch dobryeh krajanit a krajanek.

Award" (trofej) — toto yyznamenaPeeve co p• gi tyto tadky, listono g me ni dosahne jen ten, jen nejen se do- donesl vanoeni listek od nagi spoiulate uei, znamenite hraje ye sportu, u- sestry Eligky Vondtheloye az z Venemi se dobie snaget s druhymi, ale jest zuely. jsou v to daleke zemi jiz kohlubokeho moralniho chairakteru. Asi lik let, ona si stale drsti elenstvi v na120 zastupcd ptifklo tomuto vynikaji- gem Kroutku a trZdy se o nag e aril cimu mlademu eloveku tuto vysokou velmi zajima. Pi ge, ze nevi jak diouho poctu. Krajan Popelka jest z Temple, ye Venezuele jests setrvaji. Ttebale se Texas a jest synem matribla Tom Po- ji tam libi, pfece by asi byla nejradeji pelkovjkth tam odtud. Neznam toho v to nag i Arnerice nebot‘ mail v USA snaliveho krajana:, ale jiste jsem na syna Jeriika, ktery zde na universite neho hrda, a dottfitn, ze nezapomene studuje. Letos pry hodne cestovali po na jeho Zesky pftvod ai vidy se bude k Evrope. Tegilo me zase od mile sestry nemu hlasitt. Picejeme mu 'de dobre uslygeti po delgi dobe, mela jsem ji v2dy do budoucna a mnoho dalgich vyzname- rada. Snad se brzy navrati. nani.

V Ennis meli neclavno obed a znbaTake me byl dortreen tiskopis od Invu na slim SPJST 25 od klubu Kiwa- stitute of Texas Cultures ze San Antonis, kde uctivali sveho Lt. gcvernera nio a byla jsem ptijemne pfekvapera, Od tohoto spolku. Delegati byli se vgech kciyl jsem uvidela, ze toto eislo mei° easti Texasu a Okilahomy a ten gu- trochu napsano o nagich krajanech a verner Bush a jeho man gelka byli ta- take o mesteeku Praze (te texask4). ke az z Oklahomy. Noviny ptinesly Byl tam i obrazek nekterYch seSter navelmi ptiznivy referat o teto veselici a g eho Kroulku, kdyl byly v Ennis v rosdelili, ze kaldemu se velmi libila spol- ice 1970 v krojich. Je to dObra propskey& sin a chvalili obed a pobaveni, gate nagich zvykil a tradici alespon ktere se jim dostalo. Nagi taneenici se o nich lido dovedi.

Besedy pfedvedli sve umeni k radosti Pamatujete., si mill etenati, jak kdysi vgech. Jinonarodovci nyni teprve vidi, v novinach vtipkovali, ze 6echa naj-

dome vgude I na mesici? Lid se tom; l'ertu tehdy smal a zatim. dnes je to jil pravda, nebot' astronaut pan Oerflan skuteene na torn Mesici je! Jen aby vge skoneilo priznive a vsichni odvalni mulove se zase navratili na tento nag svet. Jak vjrznam budou vgechny tyto vkzkumy initi pro lid?

Doufejme, le to skuteene bude prospegne pro kaldeho!

Ty svatky vanoeni se 'kv apem blili a proto chci podekovat v gem nagim Nenkam za, jejich podpora a spoluprati ye Prospech toho na geho KrouZku; take vgem p •ateldm a ptizni yam za jejich uznani a dary, nebot‘ nam urnoZnuji dalgi praci a konani dobra pro sve bli- vgeho si vaZime. Rovnel dekujeme redakci a personalu Vestniku za uvetejnovani vgech zprav a pfejeme p. redaktorovi a jeho rodine. mnoho vi.

St`astne a vesele Vanoce a pOgehnany Novy rok kaddemu pfeje Anekka Houdkova --SPJST--

IVANEK Vanoce na Podkarpatske Rusi. SlaVIII je tam dvakrat do roka timskokatolicke a evangelicke 24. prosince a tecko-katolicke a pravoslavne o 13 dni pozdeji.

S neivetgi nedoekavosti odekavaly vanoeni svatky deti. Ne snad proto, by byl nar Podkarpatske Rusi Jeligek zvlagte gtedrjr. Naopak, byval chudieskoro by se dalo Ilci skoupy. Ale, deti se Wily na koledu. Dam° pied Vanocemi ptipravo yaly si hvezdy, betletny a cerkve slepene z barevneho papiru. Na 8tedo weer ozatily tyto hezke vecieky sviekou a ue se No koledovat. ✓ zapadle podkarpatske vesniece slavily timsko-katolicke svatky jen asi 2 rodiny pozdeji dokonce tit Manlelky eetnickeno stralmistra, respicienta pohranieni finaneni stra ge a lesnika na ty koledy uz dekaly Napeklo se o nee() vice vanoeek, vice vanodniho peeiva a ptipravily se drobne mince.

Jak je eloyeku v dug i krasne vidite-li par jasne zaticich oei rozradostnenYch (Yeti horarlft.

UC je to davno, velmi dayno. Na rusinske Vanoce, prave kdyZ vyzvaneli na pOlnoeni, narodil se skotarce Jereme Vareavove klotteek — Jezulatko. V chude chatce na posteli vystlane senem.

U rodiely byl jen jeji aria Nikolaj, paStYt ovci. Ani "silna baba" — porodni asistentka nepti gla, protoie vge gio tak nahle. Stary pastjrt Nikolaj pona svet za sveho givotai

22 jehnatek. Proe by nepomohl sve vnuece, sirotku Jereme? o mel take delat kdyZ byl v chatce sam a do vesnieky bylO hodiny icesty, Treti den Bite pokrtili a jeho rnamu pochovali. Bylo to na tieet oboe. Diteti clan jineno Ude odchazeli ze hrbitova, opustiti cerkev a nikdo se neptal, jak ten eervieek bude bez manly Cit. Nakonec, v mraztt ,a snehove vanici. pied cc.Tkvi slam deda Nikolaj syYm vrnicim pravnukem na race.. "Boise, kdo to dire prijrne?" virilo hlavou Sedivelio dedy.

Zaniiril s cleckern k vesnici. Za,57;e1 do CYiaty Hafie Hrereakove, mairty tri dny stare holeieky.

"Dej Haiijko slad'oueka, pit meniu Ivankovi", zaprosil, deda.

"Pit? Co mu dam pit? Prave pila moje JevdoSka!" odsekla nevrle Halle a Obratila se k dectovi zady.

Dedeeek Nikolaj se smutne usmal: "Odpust` Hatijko, to ja jen tak," rekl tichYm hlasem a vySel z chaty yen do snehove meteli.ce. ZaSel s P laeleira de -ickernAHa,mnZelsk matce trim6, sieni divenky.

"Anoeko, pa lasku boZi, dej pit memu Ivankovi," zaprosil deda a jeho roodre oei se zal.ily slzami.

"Ej, kopel — nemar ■a:Iske dite, untrit mel s mamou," zavreela Anna Hrecanka a vzala decko z dedovych rukou.

Zaclivala se do jeho prepadle tvariekY, rriZ di el Ivanek v pesti zat'ate mueleky. Rozhrnula kosill a pritiskla dite k fiadru. Usta decka nemotorne hledala, a , dite 'prestalo plakat. Pilo a teply prs heal. Anna Hrecanka. zachyLid St`astny Usinev dedy Nikolaje. "fr,,, ton_ rif 'ote je Michal Paruseuk, OVeak z Poloniny Krive" poznamenal jet: tak namatkou deda.

Anna Hrecanka, sklopila nal. Take otcem jejiho ditete jest oveak Michal Paruseuk. Zde smrt neboZ",ky spojila bratra se sestrou. `Dye deli, dve manly, jeden tato, — proklatec!" posteskl si deda.

Ivanek zastal u Anny Hrecanky. vyrastai a silil. Byl radosti 'dedy Nikolaje, Iderk pro Ivanka pasl ovce, v zime rezal dicey° a cely svuj yYdelek daval ' Anne Hrecance. KdvZ, bylo Ivankovi neeplYch lest let, zenarel jeho dobrY deda. Anna Hrecanka vyhnala Ivanka ihned pa dedove pohrbu. Kdo se bude starat o cizi dite? Ivanek byl rozhc.)dnutim oboe pridelen drevari Hrehoru Paparegovi, za rani prispevek tri sta kOrun na vYZivu a oAaceni.

A zase prigly Vanoce. Rusinske deti

V.PSTNfK pripravovaly hvezdy, betlemy a cerkve z barevneho 'papiru .Chystaly se na koledu. I deti dtevorubce Paprez lepily krasnou hvezdu a barevny betlern.- I vanek by byl rad pomohl. Ale etrnactilet* syn Hrenora Paparegy zrzavy Ivanka, stale okrikoval. Deti zpivaly koledy a Ivanek se pridal.

"Neplet,' has!" Dankl ho Sinijon aby dal svenitt ro=azit daraz, bit Ivanka pesti do zad. V noel vSak melain pisni pastYiskYcla neumleel v dosi nikdo. A nikdo .nevodel, ivanek sr zrobil potaji svoji papiroyou hvezdu. Rozhodl se, ze pOjcie koledovat sam. Byl Steciry vecer, nebe tisimi hvezdami. Jasny svit mesice se odraZel od. Oiste !snehove plochy, ktera horela miliony tipytnYch demanta.

Ulici vesnieky pobihaly Aisinske Zpivaly koledy. deti Iirehora Paparec_,y koledovat.

"Vezinete nine s sebour :zanrosil Ivanek.

"Jsi otrhany a my jcleme koledovat k pantrn. Ostudu bys :lam tam delal.

VSucle by nas s tebou krieel pihovaty Sirnjen.

Ale kd.; deti 'zmizely, malt' Ivanek se rozhodl. Potajmu si vylezi na pildu a z podkrovi vytahl nemotorne zrobenou hvezdu. V jeho Welch byla to ta nejkrasneji hvezda na svete, protole ji udelal sam. Rychle si vtiskl na hlavieku beranici, oblekl Ti atrny kabatek a u2 WA. s hvezdou v ruce dolt: yesnici. Na, hlavni ulici se zastavil, RozmYS1e1 se, kam ma jit delve. Na, eetnickou stanici? nebo k lesnim? Rozhodl se pro lesovnu a uZ se k ni rozbehl aby se zahral.

"Oi prinimajete ee-stny gazda. Christosovu koled y?" zeptal se za dvermi jasnYm hiashem.

"Prinimajemo!" ozval se silny mr12sky hlas.

Ivanek vstoupil a nesmele se rozhledl kolem sebe. Oei mel vyjevene a mohl je nechat na krasnem vanoenim stromeeku. Vim& jidel ho Omamila. A jak krasne oei ma ta hezka pani! Jak zari dobrotou!

"Tak nam zazpivej, chlapeel" pobidl pan lesni. Ivanek se tismal, odkaSlal a spustil: V Betleme tarn n.a sene, 1VIati Boil preeista, porodila, 'krasne dit`ja, Pana Jezusa Christa — pastyri zpivajut, taj chvalu vzdavajut, smejut sja, taj dary neust, Cudo, Cudo, povidajut

Ve streclu 20. prosince 1972 Ivanka posadili ku karnnum. Pani mu data hrnek ea.je. Talc dohry eaj Ivanek jeSte nepil. Dostal ja.blka, rechy, sladke medovniky. Tak dobre, Ce je deda Nikolaj nenosil z Herslova kraniu. A Ivanek se pustil do vypravovani: le nouns tatinka ani maminku, hodny awl Nikolaj linnet ze ho bite pillovaty Si:100n, v lore piljde past jettria,a ria poianiny, 2e by chtel take takovou maniinku jako je pani lesni.

I do Skoly by potom moll! clioclit Pani lesni se smutne usmala. Ne, nikdy nebude maminkou takoyeho ka.. Nikdy ji nebude a i nerrit70,e bYt. I pan lesni hledel rozpaeite na ,stal a bez jedineho hlesu pozorne naslouchal.

"AC teci` Prijclu dome, zase nine bude bit, ze` jsern Sel sam koledovat. Kdybych mel tatinka, nikdo by nine nebil", smutne rekl chlapec a, sklonil hlavu.

"Nikdo to uz nebude bit, Ivanku! Ani pihovaty Simjon. zdstat u nas?" vzruSene vyrazil pan lesni a podival se na Zenu.

"Ty bys cite! ...?" vykrikla raclostne pani lesni.

"Deti mit nebudeme. Nechame si tedy Ivanka," potvrdil sve rozhodnuti pan lesni.

Ivanek seclel v chatrnYch •Satech kamen. Pod vanoenim stromkem stal pan lesni a objimal placid a vzlykajici Zenu.

Chlapec je oba pozoroval a ani nemohl pochopit, jake Stesti prave pines! Jeliek.

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Kdo poznal to nejvychodnejM. oast predvaleene Csl. republiky, Podkarpatskou Rus (v mem pripade to bylyskolni prazcininy), ten si zamiloval Karpaty, ty hory s pralesy oplYvajicimi bohatstvim divoke zvere a earokrasnou prirodou; ten musil miti rad prostY, ale uptimny tamnerSi lid jeho ;:i, Zivot nam vYstiZne priblizila pekna, vanneni povidka Jana Doekalka, Verim, Ce stejne' jako me, libil se tento vanoeni pribeh etenaram Ceske easti Vestnik.u.

Zaverem redakci; vS"em pratelum a znamym (hodne je jich tech "prespolnich", co jsem. poznal na sjezdu — San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Waco, Dallas, atd.) preji StastnYch a veselYeh Vanoe, a nspaneho Novella roku.

Jan Karas

Ve strait 20. prosince 1972

VESTNtK Co je ye Skopku? — Ve Skopku je voda.

Co je na stole? Talii je na stole.

Co je na forme? — Na forme jsou slepice.

Earn jd6? jdu donna.

Co to neseS? — e Ja nesu knihtt.

Ja. se mann dobre.

Jak se mess?

Earn pedeleS? — Ja piljdn do divadla.

Ede jsi byl? jem byl u babieky.

Co jsi dostal? Ja, jsem dostal desak.

Jak se jmenujeS? — Ja se jmenuji Karel.

RIVE SE cEs (1(

Lekce tkiateicata Lesson 33 (Toto pridavame po 32 lekcich pro daNi Yak' pokraeovani, Red0 Otazlny a odpovedi na ukonecni fekci: Co je bile? — Snih je Co je eerne?

Inkoust je eernY. Co je eervene?

Krev je eervende Co je zelene? nava je zelena.

Co je Intede? — Kuir je hnedY. Co je modre — Sklo je modre.

Co je :ante?

Papir je 'fluty.

Co je kysele?

Ocet je kysekie Co je sladke?

Cukr je Co je slane?

Polevka je slana.

Co je horke?

K.ava je horka.

Co je studene ? — Led je studenY. Co je mokre? Hadr je mokrY. Co je suche? — Kamen je suchY. Edo je donna?

Tatinek je donna.

Kdo je v zahrode?

Matka je v zahrade.

Edo je na dvoke?

Teta je na, dvofe.

Edo je to? — To je nas strYeek.

Edo to place? — To sestra plaee.

Kdo to voles? — To bratr void.

Edo je hodny?

Hal:deka je hodna.

Kdo ti to dal? — Dedeeek mi to dal.

Kde je pes?

Pes je v boucle.

Kde je slepice?

Slepice je v kurniku.

Kde je kraVa? Krava je ye thieve.

Kde je myS? My'S je v dire.

Kde je holub? — Holub je v hohtbniku.

Ede je Lgka je v lese.

Ryba je ve vode.

Ede je ryba?

Ede je utak? — Ptak je na strome.

Co je v lese? — V lose jsou stromy.

Ve gkole jsou lavice.

Co je ye gkole?

Na louce je trava.

Co je na louee?

Pes je boucle.

Co je v boucle?

Jaky jest den? — Den je jasnY. Nor je tmova.

Jaka, jest noc?

Poeasi je studene.

Jake jest poeasi?

Earn jde'S? Ja, jdu do Ceske Nc se nestalo.

Co se stain? ei je to tuika? — To je ma tuika, Tatinek prijde Kdy prijde tatinek? za chvill. netriam tuZku. Proe nep geS? Kolik ma kiln Dolton? — Kfila run etyii nohy.

Kolik jc hoclin?

Dude pet hodin, je ti let? — Mne je 10 let.

Kolik mess penez? — Ja main dva centy Zde jc 20 deti.

Kolik je zde deli? jsem pilf;e1 z Odkud jsi mesta.

Co se Mite? — My se uoime abecedu.

Kdo earn gist? — Ja umim eist.

Struene dejiny S"koly Jan Neruda v Chicago, Illinois.

Pied i po roce 1910 se hrnuly pronely eeskYch pristehovalen do Spojenyeh static a zejmerta. v Chicagu jich valo.

V techto dobach se daCilo krajanskYm spolkiim v geho druhu, protoie telrilejsi spolealost svii; stesk po domove leeila ye spoikai'eni a spolky by-1y pro krajany informaenim strediskern.

Z podobnYch byl zalo'Zen i spolek 6esk:crch sousedil v osade Crawford. Prvni schfize tohoto spolku byla .svolana na den 5. bkezna v roce 1910 do sine pana Domanovskeho na 27. ulici a nyneji Kildare Ave. Schtizi zahajil soused p. Josef CihiCl a pfitornnyn vysvetlii za jakyrn flagon' byla &graze svolAna. Po projevu se zapaalo dvacet plitoranYch soused-a za deny a zaplatilo pc) deseti centech.

Se dvema dolary v pckladne by" spolek pojmenovAn na Vzdelavaci spolek CeskYch sousedil v Crawford.

Slovo vzdelani nezlistaio jen na pa-

23 pipe a toho bylo cliikazen, ze jiz za pet po svolane schtez byl dan vrh sousedem Vincecem Krabcem na zaloleni Ceske koly.

Orga,nizaeni prate se ujali sousede: Vino. Krabec, Jos. B. Cihlai• a F. Nepil. Tito panove doSli do schflze SdruZeni eeSkYch svobodnYch Skol, kde prednesli Ltdost spolku ,ktera, byla s povdekem ptijata a podle moanosti byla take SdruZenim podporovdna.

Ve vYroi:thi den zaloleni spolku byla otcvtena prozatimni sobotni a neclelni odpoledni Skola pro kterou bylo zvoleno jmeno Jan Neruda, Prvnich kti se dostavilo celkem 47 a jejich poCot se ye druhem mCsici zdvojna,sobil.

UCitel pan Frantieek Veverka mel ste pine rice prate s 97 leaky, kteri byli nainaekani do najate sine, ze ktere se platilo lest dolarti mesiene' na„jeinneho a t •lda, nebyla dosud potrebnYin nabytkem vybavena, a ani ueebnimi pomackarni, Brzy nato se vyZebraly nejake lavice a dalSi bylo zhotoveno sousedy-odborniky z darovaneho dib i. Tabule stala dva dolary.

V to dot:, ji2 zainly eel obetavYch sousedu, nebot' to se jia ',tea() v jejich Skole Jan Neruda.

I no,Se sousedky se jiz od sa,mYch poeatku teSily z prate mAti a to je jasne s vety, ktera. je Ye starem Zapisu: Do scgittze se dostavily sousedky pi. Kaeenova al pi, Vrbova, ktere odevzdaly Skole dar $58.63 jako vYteZek z majoYeho veneeku. Damara bylo vrele podekovano a usneseno, aby clar byl zaklaclem pro fond na zakoupeni vlastniho majetku.

V celoroeni schuzi v roce 1911 bylo spolkove Pneni 254 dolarfi a s timto kapitalem se zaealo hialat vhodne misto pro vlastni budovu.

Pfedsedou spolku byl zvolen soused pan . A. Janura, ktery se stal pozdeji mayorem mesta Berwynu. Nezi§tna, a houZevnatti prace crawforclskYch sousedin nesla svoje ovoce..

Dne 8. kvetna v roce 1912 byl zakoupen stavebni pozeinek na 27. uli+el a Karlov Ave., za 1.125 dolma.

Doe 24. srona te110, roku byla zadana stavba skolni budovy v obnose 6.263 dolara.

Dne 20. iljna teho,??, roku byla slavnost pololeni zakiadniho kamene pro stavbu Doe 11. prosince bylo zmeneno jrneno spolku na Patromnt Ceske svobodne S'koly Jan Neruda. Tehda si spolek pri-

24 pravil celou i'adu starosti a peace s nekolika dolary v pokladne v jednom jedinem rote. Neda se popsat, kolik easu veichni venovali ti, kteryin akola se stala aivotnim diem k uclrZeni naielao pro pri ti generate ve SpojenYch statech a zejmena v Chicagu.

Bylo innoho pavad, schtizi a prate v ruznych podnicich jako byly zabavy, divadla a bazary, z jejichZ vYteZkil se splacely aroky a Wilily.

Pepisovanim- einnosti podle objemne knihy protokold by se unavil i trpelivy, Menai.. Stale se objevuji stejna jmena lunkcionata spolku, pra•ovnikti a darmi.

Skala Jan Neruda byla postavena Ceske deti se do ni nastehovaly spoleene i se spolkem, jehcz jednatelem byl pan B. Krabec. fteditelstvi Skoly se v jedne schazi veeer usneslo. ze u Skoly je treba postavit plot a druhoho veeera plot postavilo!

Podobne se stalo i s lavicemi, clfevnikem, chodnikem a a mnoha jinymi vecmi. Zde platilo pro kahleho: Porue a uclelej sam!

KaMy prichazel do schtize s radosti, kdyZ mohi oznamit noveho elena spolku a nebo kdyz nekde yyZebral dolar nebo kdy:z d.ostal slevu na neeem a nebo kdy'Z mohl odevzdat vYtehk neJake sbirky! VaZne yeti se yyrizovaily s humorem a pracovalo se a nadSenim, ktere leello kaZdou tinavu. Mnozi jednotlivci i krajanske spolky vracely rok od roku dluZni tirpisy s poznamkou, to daruji ikole.

Tehda byly lepi easy, lido pracovali a na zabavach se vydelavalo dost penez za ktere se kupovalo vie potfebne a dluh se na ikcle splacel.

V nepfltornnosti ueltele p. F. Veverky vyueoval na ikole asi dva, roky pan V. Fuchs a od roku 1922 do roku 1954 ueitel pan Antonin Machek. Pak y e ikole ptisobl enervickY neitel p. Lad'a Marek, ktery se pozdeji svoji funkce vzdal.

Je r.utne podekovat take panu tell Markovi za jeho ochotu a lizeni programu pri nail °slave.

Jeden rok vyueoval na ikole pan ueitel Rudl, pak pani ueltelka. D. Ondraeck. Pet let vyueovala na ikole' 13Yyald, Zakyne ikoly ueitelka El gka Schefflova, ktera, se v rote 1966 vzaala ze zdravotnich dirvoda.

Od roku 1966 a'Z do dneHlich dna se yydeovani ye ikole Jan Neruda venuje pani ueitelka Marie Kostkova.

Zasiala Angeline Jenik, Chicago, 111.

VPSTNf (Zas al Br. J. F. Chupick —Red.) Zadveticke zvony No fell Yam povim o tych zvonech, jak byly zachranene v prvni svetove vice a budu vim to povidat` po yalaasky, jak me to rodiee nautili. oZ snad` je to znarna vet v pr y -nisvetojalcsmoeyzvnodevzdaYat‘ na yaleene potreby, asi na kanony a toi rada aj na zvony zadverske. Bylo mot plaeu a narku, ale to nikdy nic nepomo2e a to2" mile zvony mosely z ve2e dolu a byly odvezene do Lipy na nadraM. Toz 12. zati 1917 zazvonily najposledy na rozhieeni.

No vSeci hide neplakali, kdyZ zvony sa Mnozi zatinali pesti a proklinali valku aj s cisatem panem. Mezi tyma byl aj Jura Hurtn, keiy ten deri zrovna trhal jabka, kdyl zvony zvonily na iozideku. Byl zrovna doma na orLabe ptejdeny z ruskej fronty. Byl to pekry mlady chlap, odvaany a nebojacnk. Brali zvony a on trha jabka a vied. na to hledija ty zvony, ktere nand predkove pp toleranenim patente tale telko si polizovali z naAettenYch grejcarkii, To2 nen. divu, 2e sa pest Jurovi zatinaly, ale ne tak docela bezmocne lebo sa v nem uZ" rodil plan na odboj. A lined ten defi dlnho do noci radii sa se s yYrn bratrem Janem: "Poefrvaj, Jane, pfeca ty zvony tYm chachaxem nenechame, iak cisaf pan si ich nekapil a byly ulite ke cti Bc4`i,i a ne k mordo yani ludi, naiich bratrd na vojne." "Pra.vdu rne.S, bratee, ale jak to vyvrbit, abysme im t.Sr zvony vyfilkli?" `13Z sem na to myslel, sami to nesvedeme, to di rozum, xnosime si nekoho na pomoc zavolat`, mosija to byt‘ chlapi neboja.cni, spolehlivi, aby byli 3,r;ec1 za jednoho a jeden za vSecky, najlepsi chlapi z rodiny." Hurtova rodin.a byla poeetna — pet chlapn statnYch, urostlYch junaka v to dobe kolem 20-40 rokft KaZdY mel nejake pfizvisko: Jan byl Amer-kan; ten si jedna zajel do Ameriky, bylo mu tam nejak smutno, ton sa zas vratil, ale ostal Amerikanem. Ozef ten byl IVIleak; sa, prizenil k ivlleakom Jura mel chalupu na hrade byl HradskY. Frantikk byl Fraria — u Praha sa povidalo; Tomas mel pane navrch zakracene fitsy byl Tomea. fasatY. Ti meli dve sentry. Anea mela Balazka, to byla moja rnatka, a Tereza to byla Pa Mensiku u PAenelkil. . bylo ich pet -- bratra Hurtd, ale To 2 je ich mai° k provedeni takoveho fikolu, a ton iii zvat` eke dalgi,

Ve sttedu 20. prosince 1972 ale nedaPilo sa jim. Jeden z tYch zvanYch kek, ze k ktisku 2eleza so, nenecha povesit` a zebrat` majetek. A toZ Jura to not Apatne spal a ptemitai a uva2nval ac, si zpomnel, ze hleda6 nadraal v Lipe je jeho karnarad Karel Oeltistka a to by lin mohlo nejak pomoct'. ToZ hued' druhY den sa za Karlern vydal, pekne si a nun povykladal a pri torn prohledal nadraZ. 1 aj skladiSte a videl, ze zvony su hued' u dveri v ma,gacine. Potom Karla pozval na itampriu a daverne sa poptal: "Karle, kamarade, tYch naSich zvon y ti nen into? Co pravii, kamarade, nelo by to ich vysloboditr "Ja toZ. neSlo, Juro, neilo, vii, ze ptednosta je Nemec, to bych sa potom mei po eertech zle."

Toz Jura smutne Sel dom. Druhy deri sa do Lipy za inedaeem ubirali oba bratti, Pozvali Karla na gtamprlu a kdyz byla aj druha a tteti, zaeali Karla spracovavat`: "ToZ" 300 korun ti, Karle, dime a kdyl t`a draha vyhodi, tea t`a sakra uNvime, Sak naia dedina je velika, budem ti davat deputat." Tot Karel pod dojmem slubd aj Ltampriat nakonec pravi: "Chiapi, dnes o bude magacin odemkly a ja ze psem zalezu do sklepa, ton si delajte, co chcete." A to2 chlapi delali. dom leteli a tr2 po ceste si to planovali. ostatni: "Ozefe pajdeS'?"

Veaer "Thjdu!" — "Frano, pajde2S?" "Piijdur "Piljdu!" "Tom:six, pajde'S?" Dal sli cite pro bratranca Ozef a Kolaju a ten dal vim aj kone, iii aj Jan a Ozef Rafajovi a kl aj zvonat Kratochvil. To jim udelali takovd naladu, jako ze uz je to vSecko dobte pripravene, 2e to nemoe inde dopadnoct' nel• dobte. A tea eke si veci dali sraz u piota v 11 hodin a tam potem si sahali: "ToA, chlapi, jeden za vkcky a vkici za jednoho. V ptipade, 2e budem ptepadeni, jeden ,druheho bude branit az na smrt." Tcd chlapi by sa ledakery moina aj vytratil, nejak to Al° do tuna ale u*A sa dali na vojnu, ton uz negio cUfnut,`; koneene a2 na dva byli vseci osttilani vojaci, Kolaja dokonca kapral.

A ton chlapi ptisahali. Tito tvidi Valaii urostli a silni, ptisahali jak kdysi, kdyz eke byli mall ogarci, Si pH detskYch hrach kdesi ve alebe Ja ton tedy to byla hra ale fell sa jednalo treba aj o zivot. Po ptisaze si rozdelili Ukoly Do Lipy pojedu tito: Jura, Jan, Tomes" Hurtovi, Kolaja, Jan Rat a ja Kratochvil. Jima pro zvony pajde kopat`: Ozef Hurta, Kratina a Ozef Rafaj. Frana Hurta nachysta,

Ve Wade 20. prosince 1972 slarnu na zabaleni zvonft, to rozchod: Nazd.ar! To po tej ptisaze, tidy si take slubili inleat‘ jak hroby po lu dobu valky, sa rozeeli. Ta parta do Lipy vyrazila a tichudko enom tak pfes zuby si zanotovala bojova pesnidku: "Kupl'edu, kupfedu..." a pod kopcem: "Zaclvetanit dorna neni, jeli do hor na kerneni..." zpivali tlehYm hla.sem, ale rozumeli si. Piljed'aci do Lipy, objeli nadrati z boka a ut sa plitili k magacinu. Zatmek byl zamikly enom tak na slepo, otevi-eli a natahli foeflu z voza na rampu a ut ten najfettei zvon li. Ale co sa stab, foefia pod till). skoro eestimetrakoveho zvona praskla a zvon hna,p1 na zem. Oh, ta ukrutn-t rana! Weal chlapi dolekani ostali jak opakeni, enom Jan Amerikan patichu septa: "Oh, laratil, mi ten zvon pferazil prst." No ale tvrdy valagskY chlap netinuka, jaksi si to zavazal, aby netetkla krev, mohlo by ich to prozradit'. Jeden z party povida: "Chlapi, upalujrne pryd, eak beztak sme ut tYm hianotent prozrazeni." Ale Jura pravi: "Stat', chlapi, eak je ticho, nikdo sera neide" a to veru ani nepfieel. Na pana jakesi mrakopfednostu mosely ty, ize ho to nezbudilo, a to chlapi lazili velky aj malt' zvon a upalovali k Zadveficam, jak kdyby im hrom za patama rochal.

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nalmenei zvon umirdeek. Ale zvonalKratachvil kdyt Han tvonil, usmival sa eeasne a povidal si, gak sa ut doekam a vy veeci se mini a z vete pohledal tam na Hualtovu luku, kde sa tut zelefialo a kde spaly svilj sladky sen jeho mildekove, aba velke zvony a vzpominal, ze tenkrat kdyt ich v Lipe naklaclali a ten ne j vetei Spadl, chteli neketi ujet enom s tYm jeclnYm zvoratm, aby sa dlnho nezdrtaii, ale on ich p- osil: "Karnaradi, neacchte ho tarn, dyt` by mi to neaaaovalo do noty, kdyby ten jeclen ciabel at za a budu zvonit pot vale^ Raktisko dodela.

Nefilo by to veceko, kdabysme si nerekli, jak zvony sa hledaly. Melt eandab. na faru za fara,tem Jaldrniekem, ze zvony zmizely z nachati v Lipe.

Pan far at sa rozhorlil: "Jak to? Jak to? Sbor nemilte byt ekodrik, tadame pine zaplaiceni zvonti!" Rozhorloved sa tak spravedlive, ze eetnikom ani nena,padlo ho podetrivat, ostatne hiedali aj se emuchadm psem kolem kostela, lesti sa tam nekde zvony zakopane, ale veecko marne. a tor;.; zadvefane dostali pileinenirn pana farata Jadrnieka zvony dobfe zapiacenet a itkazlo sa, ze to bylo velice chytre, ze zachranci zvonu panu farakovi o zachranovani nefekli. Vedeli, to bude vyeettovanY, no a jak by pan farat mohl That` a zapirat, ze o zvonech nic nevi, to by sa pfeca na, farafa nehodilo. To utichlo vyeettovani, chlapi ode gli zas zpat ky na frontu a co ostali doma, mleali.

A pfigel 28. tijen 1918 a s nim mir a konec valky, ale zvony spaly dal dekaly na, sve zachrance sa vratija z front clom a to bylo at k vanocom toho roku 1918. To chlapci pfijel'aci dorn tajne zas zvony na vet povesili a najednou na, geedry den zvony -neer zaena zvenit. Kdo si dovede Pl'edstavit, co bylo?

Hlas zvona nes1 sa daleko giroko, 1-0de vybihali z chalup lebo nevedeli, lesti je to skuteenost, lebo jakysi pfselud, ei oarodejny vanoeni sen. Padasi do naruei, radostaa ad plakali a zvony zvonily a zvonity, nebylo konca.

V polovici cesty letal v ptikope u cesty ten hrdina, co odmitl im pornoc.

Kdyt prejeli, vyskoeil a pta se: "'Chiapci, vy ich opravdu vezete?" "Tot vezem, synku, vezem, jak vidie." No ale hrdina, neeel s nima, aby jim aspoii zvony zakopat' pomohl. Nenapadne sa zas vytratil. No to yeelijaci sir lucle, ale to aspoli dovedl o torn mleat po das vakly. ZatYm parta kopala jamu na, Nice Ozefa Hurty. Jak kopu, najednue poduli tit hrozna ranu od lipskeho nadrati a povidali si: "To je konec, chapi, to tit kopem nadarmo, to lit nic riepfivezfa cosi sa im stalo" a pkestali kopat`. A to kdyt chlapi se zvonama prijeli nebyla jama vykopand. Ted' sa do toho v geci dali. Aj chlapy Tureekovy zavolali, co bYvali nedaleko, a ti Ja to moji drazi, ale pileel Hitler potem elo fryz lopatama a to a s nim druha valka svetova a zas sa ek0. Vykopanii jaanu vystlali slamit a zahazali. Ozef Hurta pfivedl za,tYm 'to- fendovaly zvony. A nage ubohe zvony ne s pluhem a do rana byla luka zo- zas mosely s vete dolu zas na nadrati, rand, aj zaseta. Rano kdyt eli hide do aby zas podpofily valeone aspechy napola, nitiade ut nebylo ani stogy po elch nepfatel. Ale Nemci sa nechali noenim, dobrodruistvi a nektere, robky pant', ze veil sa nikom nepodafi zvomod sa divily, co ten jejich chlap tak ny odvezt`. Vgak nasi Zadvel-ane to dodluho rano vyspava. To nic sa robed- bre ze Hitler je plisnejei vladee net cisai- pan ye Vidni, ale gak myky nedovedely at do konca valky. Lucie slim by sa uz nena gli takovi hrdinove, po rely ten eas posluchali enom ten jak to bylo pied 25 lety.

Net zvony z 1127,

25 vote zdolall v rote 1942, eke zas na rozliteku zaz y dnili, ale aj si to natoeili na gramofonovn desku aj s proslovem farata Hejdy a te, cleska sa po ptevrate dostala act do Ameriky, lebo tarn bylo dost lath ze Zadve • e kel'i sa tam kdysi odstehovadi a nevratili sa jak kdysi strye A-merikan. Bud' nechteli, nab° nemohli, a tak aspori si vytadali ty zvony na desce a kdyt ich po tolika rokach poeuii, tot radost'it a dojetirn plakali, lebo takove zvony a takove zvOneni jincle ye svete sa nepoeuje, to alai v tej America.

Zvony byly odvezene do Lipy a potem do Prahy, kde letaly na Maninach.

Bylo tarn cele skladiete zvona ai postupne ich odesilali na ty valeene P o -tieby.NoaZdveknpoclavku poshlehali enom to smutne zvoneni mit-deka, to byl ten no,jinenei zvon, Icery mohl na yeti ostat'. Kdo cite), chodil aj talc do kostela, ale nebyla to to radost`, jak kdy't zvonily veecky zvony. Ale gak jak mluvit' o radosti to posiedni valee, nebylo snaci‘ jedineho domu, aby nebyl nekdo postitenY. Ale o tom nebudem mluvit... Bylo po valce, plieel 9. kveten 1945 a s nim konec valky a lined' prvni nedelu raldostne ohlasil far ci Hejda s kazatelny, ze si, Zadvetane maja piijet do Prahy pro svoje zvony, ze sit zachranene, ze jejich odeslani na poti-eby leene poi:cad odkladali a potem ut videli, ze to Hitler ani s tyma za,dvefskYma zvonama nevyhraje, tak ich uchranili at do konea valky No to bylo radosti, dobie vedel pan farm prod to °Masi' at na konec shrornatdeni, asi by mu v kostele nikdo nevydrtal radost'a do konce. Lebo y elika radost` chce byt sdelovana, rnosi sa o ni mluvita spoleene sa radovat r, a to sa ludo ra,dovali a lined' s vypravili druhy den do Prahy obtetkani dary pro zachranea zvonit.

Mile zvony zas sa dostaly do vete a chifalme, ze ut navitclyckv, lebo fcil ut su ehranene pamatkovym diadem.

A to talc byly zvony zachranene od potupy rortaveni a polititi k nekalYm valeenYm iteelom a vracene svemu poslant Hlas zvonft nese sa daleko valagskYm krajera. Katcleho pote gi, polaska a PMpomina: Pamatujte lade na, to, ze ne enom chlebern tiv je nova, ale ze poti-ebuje aj svoju du gu neeirn nasytit' a to je slovo Boil. To pf-ipominaja a zra z blizka, aj z daleka, male, velke, stare, mlacie. Poetivate ich vy, mill Zadvekane, a vy veeci ostatni, at' ste zvony

vtsTrIf x kdekoli. Pamaitajte na to, 2e "ne samym chlebein Ziv bade elovek, ale kaZdYrn slovem vychazejicirn z ast BoSlygte ty zvony a beZte za jejich hlasem, "Lebo co je platno ku, kdyby cely svet ziskal a svoji dual ugkociil."

Dle vypraveni M. Ferbrove Jan Peliar POMSTA CIKANOVA

Pod praporem kaiieba Roman ze stoleti XVH. JOSEF SVATEK Pokraeovani Nebot‘ netajil si Valesko ni v nejmensim, ze docela je gte osidltim pronasledovnikti sy ych neunikli, nYbil jen na.

OkainZik vyvazli z dosahu moci jejich.

Zvlag te pak inel na mysli lestnou Esterku, jejiZ zradny plan apine prohledl a jejie pomsty se nyni pc) zavraZdeni Antala tim vice musil obavati, jelikoZ vag niva, cikanka dobie vedeti musila, .2e srnrtici rana Valeskova platila vlastile ji same.

"Da blab, ze unikneme katantim tern," pravil Krocinovsky, kclyZ takteg na nazpet naslouchal; "pan z Techenic. zadrZi ty lofty meeem svYnt a jak soudim z vitezneho jasotu scud/1111u jeho, nezustava ni jedina rana meei jejich vedend bez neinku, take se snad i jim pf-esile nepfa.tel se abraniti a v ochranu hlubokeho lesa se dostati."

"V to doufam i dekladal Valesko, "ac vim, ze mnoho psti bYva, i zajicova jista smrt."

"Prosim boha, aby viterstvi zbranim jejich, aby tak pomstent 'byli aspori ne gt'astni soudruhove na gi, kteri tak neeestne byli v Libli o Zivot veni."

"Pomstil js.em se ji'2, na zradci, ktery, jak nyni Pet bezpeene tu:gim, Sam jeclinY jim krvavou lazen onu zpfisobil," pravil Valesko a divokym pohledern mstychtivosti, aniZ by v behu avant a.-1, staval.

"MySig tin onoho sourodaka sveho, ktery tarn na bfeha i'eky eernou dugi svoji pod nollem tvYin vypustil?"

"Ano, mrzky ten syn d'ablfiv byl nim zradcem, kter:1i nam divokou tu smeeku na, krk po:gtval! Vzal zn, to o rlmenu spravedlivou, ac vice by nano bylo prospelo, kdyby t3.7.,:f• ce no boku jeho byla ranou moji znieena,!" "echo jest nam od d •vky te, dale se obavati?" zvolal Krocinovskt ". l est kbavena souclruha avail° a tudill mainmocna, aby pomstu mohla, dale pro-

Ve st • edu 20. prosince 19'72

Valesko machl pravici odraitave stra- za kratkou chvili ani nas posleclnieh nou, jako by dtive'ru knezovu chtel ro- dvou tu nebude, nebot‘ nemohu se zbaviti obavy, d'dblova ta deera, kterd zehnati.

"O, neznate kletou va gen pornsty- jedina, nam s Antalem tuto krvavou zdchtivosti pii draeici te," odtu gil tern- hubu piivodila, novou zradu kuje, aby nYm hlasem; neupusti od zarni":3 ru ave.- tez mne Upine "Bohudik", Septa' opet po chvili Kroho, mne znieiti a ona jest ta jeclInd, ktere se v okamZiku tomto nejvice 0- cinoyskY, "prichazim valy hloubeji do lesa a odnikud neni jiz Zadneho hluku bavam!"

"Kterak by nam v gak sama o sobe slygeti, ze bychona byli pronasledovani. pi'eco nam da, vrahnin na gim umohla g koditi?" namital ErocinovskY niknouti!" dale . "Nenit,' no ni stony a take pronasledovnici nag i neclavaji jiZ o sobe sly"Valesko neocipoveclel, ale jen smutgeti." ne hlavou' zavrtel, nebot‘ doufal vZdy nezkrocene zloby je- mane a melte v zachranu.1 "Znam Krocinovsky se koneene nad touto , mumlal Valesko vice jako pro sebe, "a jen ona jedina, mne napinuje o- tyrdogijnosti ! cikanovou ponekud rozhorlil. bayou."

"Prot; v gak tato zoufalost to ovladd, Krocinovsky zase na chvili napiate hochu?" zvolal. "Ndm skuteene jiZ Zaddozadu naslouchal.

Dostali se jiZ tak hiuboko do lesa, lle neho nebezpeei nehrozi a nephitele se neslykli vi'favy kry aveho bojc, kterY zajiste spokojili tim, ae znieili pana byl pod dubem na pokraji paseky veden Techenickeho a jeho zbrojence ac a to knez.e, opet novou nadeji napino- pochybuji stale jute o pordke jejich valo, ze koneene piece nep•a.telnm -- a ne jim nezaleli na nas dvou, kteri jsme proti nim zbrati nevytasili." svYm uniknou a z dean& honby.tato se "Pokud nejsme na druhe strane .vo, Zivotem vyvaznou. cly," namital v behu Valesko, "a je"Jsme .jiZ tak vzd'aleni, od katanit onecb," pravil s uspokojernm, kdyll se ()- nom tam bych se citil v bezpeei popet v dal gi rychly bah dal, "r:;e nas v nekud vetgim. Zde na teto strane mohlubokem lese tomto jiZ nevypatraji. hou na nas v kaalern okamZika vyraziJill panuje tu ticho fipine a Zadneho ti."

"V2dyt` nikde ni stopy po nejakem kinkotu zbrani neni all za nami slygeti." nepfiteli, zvolal KrocinovskY, na v gechtoto ticho," odvetil Valesko "Prave. ny strany naslouchaje. "Wade panuje starostlivyrn yYrazein v se "vzbuzuje ye mne nova obavy, dobrY ticho nejhlubai, jak sam priznati music!" pane mflj!"

"Kdo am vgak ruei za to, 2e ne"Prot se tc:.k domniva g ?" tazal se Vbilta,me vralailm syYm pi-imo clo ruKrocinovsky kvapne. kou?" namitl Valesko, rozhlikje se ko"Zda se mi toto ticho znamenim" povidal Valesko, "ze pan z Techenic a lem ache.

"Kterak by se tak mohlo stati? Vlldyt zbrojenci jeho jsou ji.Z pfemo2eni a ze zkrvacene mrtvoly jejich 7:0i ji:74 pod prchame v opatinem smeru od pronadubem, u ktereho byli posledni zottfalY sledovnikft nagich!"

"KdoZ mute v tak hustem a tmazapas jednoho proti tt'em podnikli."

"Toho nedopou gtej tan miloardnY!" vein lose tvrditi, 't,e se abird stale tim'2e .smerem?" znela. odpoved‘ Valeskozvolal knez se zoufalYm vyra,zem v "Snad naopaik potteli oni protiv- Va. Cikan se pH tom nahle zastavil a niky sve a nyni sami jinou strancat zclalo se, ze fizkostlive kolem sebe a po spdsu v irteku hledaji."

Valesko poti'ds1 hlavou, davaje tak zemi rbzhlin "Ta g il jsern to," zarnrueel v okarnZinajevo, 2e nikterak nesdili se o tento ku nato sam k sobe; "Jaonili jsme se klamny nahle.d soudruha sveho.

"Nikoli, dAstojny °tee nafrj," pravil po celou tu dobu dokola, neloot‘ balvan tento jest rni cliikazem toho, Ce nenfatel byla truchie: velika, nail aby se y e viterstvi pana Te- jsm.e jiZ jednou na tomto miste byli a ted' ze jsme se sem jen zase yratili." chenickeho mohlo doufati•" groclnovsky nasouchal s postouci "Pak bychorn byli ti jedini, zbyli ze sboru, jenZ dues z Rychnova vy- hrazou teinto slovfun cikanovym.

"Probtih, bylo by to mcZne, k na g tahl?" zaimel Kroelnovsky s yydaenou dosavadni iitek byl takovYm zpfisobem "Ano, my jedini," pilsvedeoval Vales- marnY?" tazal se a zuby mu pill torn v ko a poloblasne pravil sam k robe: "A ddsnich evakaly,,

Ye stfecitc 20. prosince 1072

"V takovem lese je vte moth& °tee mfij," odpovidal s jakousi resignaci Valesko; "nikdo z nas obou za tu nehodu nemilte."

"Ty se tedy nevyznat v tomto lese?" tazal se Krocinovsky dale.

"Jeri zcela povrchne a za, tohoto sta.leho sera je zbloudeni zeela pfirozene."

Co vtak paeiti nyni?" becloval KrocinovskY jit vtecek zoufaly.

Vida, ae se thnto zpasobem °pet pHv obor pronasledovnikti svYch, 0baval se katdYin okamtikem vtdy vice ze zurvi kata,ne s te neb one strany na ne s krvavYmi meei svYmi vyrazi a pojednou tivotu jejich konec ueini.

Opetoral nyni otazku svou poznovu, naeet se rozhlitel Valesko zase do dalky pied sebou.

"Pazoruji, te jsme se clan od tohoto mista prilis vpravo," pravil sam k sobe po kratkem rozhledu, "a to bylo ptieinou, ze jsme se nejen k vocle nedastali, nYbrt °pet k y Ychoditti svernu se vratili; musime se drtetl vice vlevo, nebot` jen v te strane' mute bYti tek•" 'natal rukou na levou stranu a hned, se take smerem tim obratil.

Krocinovsky hla you povatlive pattasaje, nasledoval jej na daltim fiteku tomto, avtak davera jeho dosavadni byla jit yalne z yiklana, co seznal, te se Valesko zrovna tak malo v lose tomto vyzna, jako on sam.

Prato nasiouchal tim pozorneji na vtecky strany, zda by snad sluchem svYrn nevypatrai nejakYch stop po bliticich se neptatelich, nemohl vtak pH rostoneim telesteni ranniho vettiku ye vreholcich stromovi nic blittiho vypatrati, co by jej ut z pooatku mohlo na, nejake nebezpeei upozorniti.

Tim se stavalo postaveni jejich jen jet* krutnejtim, nebot` skuteene se mohla yypiniti obava eikanova, ze pfa tomto bloudera svem vbehnou ptimo do rukou nekteremu sborn pronasledovnika syYch. To take bylo asi ptieinou, pros Valesko nahle k soudruhu s yemu se °brativ, ke zdvojn.asobene rychlosti jej pobadal.

"Dokud nejsme za vodou, hrozi nam stale nebezpeoi zaskoeenu bYti," pravil, "a protot nejdtive ku btehu reky speti musime! Jenom v hustem lose na druhe strane mflteme se spite spasy naditi!"

Krocinovsky uposlechl rady cikanovY, ptece vtak namitl: "Myslit, te na te strane neni tit AddnYch nepratel?"

"Tak se domnivam."

VgSTlifK "Vtclyt` aile to lita sari prave odtamtud s novYm sborem prondsledovnikti proti nam ptichvatala!"

"Vim to, ti vtak i s ni zajiste jiz na taint° bran, vedouce asi dobte, te se z uprchlikii nikdo jette na clruhou stranu teky nedostal."

"Probtih, pak snadno na rie tuto vraziti mateme !" zvolal zdeSene Krocinovsky. "O ,zahneme radeji do stredu hlubakeho lesa!"

"Abychom se snad zase na toto mist° vratili, jako se narn pra y& ptihodilo? Pak docela jit mobil bychom siti neptatel se vSech stran . obklopenl bYti, kdybychom novym marnYm fttekein dalti drally eas matili. Jen smerent k Pete milteme se vyvaznuti naditi! Proto rychle dale za mnou a Bah des, to brzo uslytime turneni teky."

"Oh. kdyhy se jen i v lese pies ka,meny a bal yany vrhala," zminil se Krocinovsky; "lee pozoroval jsem, te elm hloubeji do lesa. vnika,, tim vice se koryto, jeji piseenatejtim staves a kameni z ni mizi, takte uprostted lesa niarne tumeni jeji vyhedavati budeme" "To by ovtem byo jenom na skodu," prohodll v zarnytleni cikan, jehot mysl byla stanYm uvartovanim a vtech motnYch okolnostech zaujata; "nehlede k tomu, te by bez balyana a. kaimena byl ptechod pies reku na druhy breh mnohem obtitnejti net jak jsem se moll naditi."

"0 ,sara Bah, jak se zda, nas opouhi," zabedoval tato mince opal Krocinovsky.

Tutil sazn, te bude pfechod pies Knetrm, byt‘ I ttastne k ni se dostali, spojen s velikymi obtitemi, ba snad i s nebezpeelm, nebot` bylo mu povedomo, te tek3r v lesich, kde se pro stromovi neinohlo tadne kameni dO koryt jejich svalovati, vtcly volneji tekou a proto hlubtimi se stavaji, prechod s btehu na bteh velmi ebtitnYm Unice, "Jen kdyt se sand °pastime, i Bah nes opusti!" namiti Valesko na nosledni slova Krocinovskeho.

"Co vtak poeneme, spini-li se nate obavy, tie se nebudeme moci dostati na druhou stranu?"

"Doufam, te nedojde k nejhortimu," odvetil cikan, a ostatne des se i nejhlubvoda .pteplovati."

"Ja, vtak plovati neumim," zavzdechl si Krocinovsky.

"Spolehnete se, otee maj dobrY, pomoc mou," konejtil jej opet soudruh je:ho.

Pak °pet nelakou chvili mirky

27 chali dale kuptedu• Vtude panovalo ticho a za nimi se neozYval jit ni nejmenh hiuk, kterY by byl daval svedectvi o tom, te pod dubem na, pokraji mytiny panuje jette krvavy tapas mezi bojavniky obou stran.

Byl zajiste boj Rt skoneen, a bud' te pan TechenickY se soudruhy svYmi po dosatenem viterstvi nad neptately unikl a taktet na dalti atek lesern se dal, aby vyvazi tat ostatnim pronasledovniktim, bud' jit spoeiva.ly mrtvoly jejich na chladne zemi pod dubem a posledni zbrojenci ze sboru vitezil pod Kleekovem byli neptate!.;. kalicha zdrcon'.

S hrazou vzpomnel Valesko na druhou motnost tuto, ktera, podle vteho zdala se bYti take pravdepodobnejti.

Nemohl vtak dlouho pternitati o osudu techto soudruhu svYch nebot‘ bylo mu tteba napinatl vetkere sily dutevni a telesne, aby vlastni zachrany dosahl, ktera dokonce jette nebyla, bezpeeena tak, aby se jilt nemusil nejhortiho obavati.

Proto upiral zraky i sluch stale jen kuptedu a v Uhl" neustavaje, padil jako yyplateny jelen mezi lesnim stromoyim opatrne se vyhybaje omtenemu kameni al podrostu ktere by jej bylo v ptimem behu zdrtovati mohly.

Krocinovsky nattesti drtel s nim stejny krok, nebot' mu dlouhe nohy dovolovaly einiti sahodlouhe skoky, takte tomto zpillsobem nahrazoval, co se mu nedostavalo na prutnosti a mrttnosti, ktera byla mIademu soudruhu jeho v tak vysoke mite flelern.

Valesko motel se tedy na nohy jeho spolehnouti a nepotteboval se na ten eas obavati, te abstarly mut tento zakratko bude schvacen a dalti beh mu nemotiVin neinen.

Avtak Krocinovsky zdal se stejne jako Valesko byti neimay nym, jak se to snadno dalo vysvetliti ph hubene, kostnate jeho postave, ktera, se ant pH tak dlouho trvajicim behu nedala tak brzo schvatit.

Mimo to byl strach, jak stateeneho kazatele kalichal v osudne chvili teto napinoval, nejmocnejti vzprutinou, kterd jej pti silo udrtavala a pod namahanim kiesnouti mu nedala. Melt' pied alma desnou smrt, jakou by mu byli pronasledovnici jeho zpilsobili, mohi se naditi, te prave s nim, jakatto hlasatelem bibli a kalicha bude od papetencil co nejkruteji zachazeno, tak aby byla tea pomsta no. nem vykona.ria, za to, te byl jednim z prilvodcti tchoto

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vpadu ne p fatelskeho do krajiny orlicke, kde do to chvile protireformace jezovitska tak zda,rne pokratovala. Na nem, jakotto duchovni hlave ceie vYpravy one ,ktera, panu Grambovi tak nedestnou poratku zptisobila, byli by si zajiste nynejk vitezove ve g keru pornstu svoji vylili, a jakmile si toto vge na, mys1 uvedl okkidlovaly se tim vice nohy jeho a ustupovala yeelika unavenost te'lesna, ktera by se snad koneene piece byla dostavila, kdyby byl divy fitek tento je gte piilis dlouho trval.

Naopak Krocinovsky nalezl je gte pfiletitosti dost, pozorovam kolem sebe elniti i v to dobe, kdy hiava jeho byla napinena obavami a my g lenkami tuto prase naznadenYmi. Naslouchal totit podle pfikladu Va,leskova take on do dalky pied sebe, nebot‘ jenom s to strany jim spasa kynula.

Ale marne bylo vynasnadeni obou, sluch jejich nedoslychal nitadnYch z y uke tech, jicht 'byli tak velmi tadostivi a ktere jen blizkost ieky ohlesiti mely.

"Zajiste jsme jit nedaleko btehu," pravil Krocinovsky "nebot` teka se g asin.Srm zpesobem tak daleko vlevo nezaWeela, a piece neni g umeni jejiho dosud sly g eti. Dekaz to, to teee hlubokym feeigtern!"

"Tak se zda i pfisvedeoval Valesko ,"ticho toto by nam mohlo byti viten& ale v okamtiku tomto main je za podezfele."

"Ty tedy take jsi jit ptesvedeen, se tak snadno pfes feku nedostaneme?" tazal se Krocinovsky kvapne. "fteka sauna by nebyla nejvetgi prohodil cikan. mohia "Jake, nova pfeketka povstati?"

"Kula podina stoupati —" "To take jilt pozoruji," ptisveddoval Krocinovsky, ale vet, statny hochu, i do vrchu dovedu stejne jako ty staupati."

Valesko se ohledl na kneze a pokynul mu hlavou na znameni, kterak uznave pinou merou nadlidske jeho namehaul.

"Mite, tedy nam toto stoupani pedy nikterak nebude vaditi," nodotYkal Krocinovsky.

Valesko ohledl se jaksi udiven na mute takto mluviciho.

"Cot netu gite, co toto stoupani pedy pro nas zleho znamena?" tazal se.

"Nute?"

"Tolik, to konedne dostihneme btehu ieky a to se piece nebudeme • mod.

VESTNIX na druhou stranu dostati, ponevadt bude bteh vysoky a skalnatY." Krocinovsky se no. okamlik zastavil a uhodil se pesti do hiavy.

"0, ja bloud! Na to jsem nevzpomnel!" zvolal. "NezbYve nam tedy, net °pet se vratiti jinou stranou se kuptedu deli. V hustem a temnem lese tomto ov gem elov'ek zbloudi i kdyby mei tisic oei a anal jej jako svou viastni kapsu!"

Rozhledl se jako na dotvrzeni slov svych kolem sebe a skutedne nebylo mnoho kroke daleko pfed sebe' videti, z y la g t,' kdyt i huste stojici kmeny lesniho stromovi vAellkou vyhlidku do dalky zamezovaly. ''Probeh, rychle kupfedu, (Ade milj!" pobizel ho Valesko, kterY byl jilt nekolik kroke pfedbehl a s nevoli pack zpozoroval, soudruh jeho v dosavadnim behu ustanul.

Prod vg ak mime se drati vzheru, kdy sam dis, to se S vysokeho bfehu pfes ffeku nedostaneme?" narnital Krocinovskt "Aspon se pfesvedehne 9 torn, jsou-li abavy nape podstatne," oclvetil cikan; "bude-li bfeh skuteene srazny, pak vtdY bude je g te easu dosti jinou stranou ke bfehu dole se dostatt" "To bychom mohli ptimo s vrchu tohoto dole se dal," zamrueell si Krocinovsky pro sebe; "pronasleduji-li nas, jak se ObaVanl, se dvou stran, pak nejlepe katdeho okamtiku utiti a a dosahu mod. jejich se dostati."

Nechtel v g ak planu Valeskovu odpor a proto nasledoval jej z se dfivej g im spechem vzheru do vrchu, kterk se stale pfikfejAhn a zaroveri i neschednejaim staval, takte postupovani kuptedu pro aba bylo s velikymi obtitemi spojeno.

Krocinovsky nemohi no, takoveto nerovne pea dlouhYch nohou svYch prospe g ne utivati, jak tomu bylo, kdy po roving sahodlcuhYmi skoky ubihal a proto mu ted` testy mnohem merle ubyvalo, kdedto malatnosti telesne pti tak znaenem namoteni ve g kerych sil j en plibkvalo.

Oddychoval Wee, kroky jeho stavaly se vtdy krat g imi, ale piece se nechtel spustiti soudruha sveho sveho, nebot' teal, to by mu bez pflspeni mr g tneho a zku g eneho cikana J en Je g te horgi osud mohl kynouti V tin se Valesko v behu svem pojednou zastavil a do dalky vlevo naslouchal.

Krocinovsky pfichvatal k nernu a itzkostlive se ho -tazal;

Ve sttedu 20. proslnce 1972 "Pozorujeg snad neco podezfeleho tam dole, hochu?"

Cikan je g te na okamtik °Wel s odpovedi, ale pak po dal g im kratkem zaslechnuti odpovedel soudruhovi svemu tim rozhodneji: "Cesta tudy dole, kudy jsme se obmyg lel nazpet bran, kdybychom se nahate na druhou stranu dostati nemoMI, jest nam jig bohutel Upine zamezena."

"Probeh, co pravii g , hochu?" zdesil se Krocinovsky slov Veda°. "Prod bychom tudy jit dole. nemobli?"

"Naslouehejte bedlive dole a rozeznate hlasy lidske, a to lidi, ktefi se rychle kepfedu pohybuji. Jsoute to pronaskdovnici nagil" Krocinovsky sice naslouchal ,ale v udeSeni svem nemohl niCeho ureiteho rozeznati.

Snad to mYlil sluch tvej, hochu," pravil po chvili; "ja nit podezfeleho s teto strany neslygim."

"Ja naopak, otee mej vim tet, kdo pronasedovniky flak prave touto stranou na nagi stopu vede," odvetil Valesko s truchlivYm fismevem.

"Nute, kdo je to?"

"Dinka ona kmene cikanskeho, ktera se nam jit jednou vstfic postavila na fiteku tomto, a nyni pomstu svoji dale provesti se sna g . Zaslechl jsem ureite hias jeji, kteryrn vojiny ke spechu na toto navr g i vybizela."

"0, to nez tvuj minul se diem!" zvolal Krocinovsky. "Tento d'abel v podobe divky je nam tisickrat nebezpeenoj g i, net by jim byl soudruh jeji, ktereho jsi v dernou jeho krev skolil!"

Valesko souhlasne pokynul na tato slova, pravil; "Ano, volil byl radeji Antala tisicna stope sve, net tuto dceru d'ablovu, ktera mi pfisahala pomstu na tivot a na smrt a od nit take s houtevnatosti krveladne hyeny neupusti!"

"Odkud v gak tato pomstychtivost proti tot:* hochu?" divil se Krocinovski.

Valeskovi se zajiskfilo v odich a divoce zvoiai: "Vy netu g ite, deb° je schopna zradna takova ochechule, jejit laska byla zhrzena!"

"0, jit rozumim tomu, prod ti pornstu ptisahatai!" pravil kne4, "a proto jest se nem nyni tim vice pomsty jeji bat, anat' ma mstiti nejen soudruha sveho, nYhrt take zhrzenou svoji ku. Ale BIM sam nedopteje tak mrzke va gni viterstvi nad nami!"

"Preto jen sebe samSrch. neopougt0-

vEsTrific

Ve stkede 20. prosince 1972 me," podotkl opet Valesko, jenZ" mezitim zase do dalky naslouchal; "stibaji nas tuto po leve strane, ale neZ v tato mista se dostanou, jsme bohda davno na kekou a bude nam v nejhorim pkipade oetvien At& po strane Nyni vzhüprave do vnitkniho lesa! ru zase kuptedu, tu girn, Ze nenyakme jibYti daleko od vrcholku navr gi tohoto, odkud pak cele pololeni krajiny snadno pfehledneme."

Dal se opet ve zrychlenSr poehod Po strani a Krocinovsky, jen2 si pki krát'Leto opet byl ponekud odké dechl, nasledoval jejs novyrn napetim vSech sil, jen2e sluch jeho i zrak bYlY stale napjaty V levou stranu, kde Valesko bystrYm sluchem pkitomnost noye eety pronasledovnikn vypatral.

Po nejake chvili zdal se take on ji2 rozeznavati beh eetnSrch osob mezi stromovim a pomig ene hiasy na imati navrgi, 1 nebylo ji g pochybnosti, e jsou skuteene pronasledovani a 2e jim na teto strane cesta, k uteku, frpine je zamezena.

Vgak prostor prey nimi byl vo1nSra nekladla-li sama pfiroda nepkestupnou pteka2ku dal gimu ittelcu jejich, mohli se pfece naditi, Ze z nebezpeei tak yelikeho vyvaznou iivotem. HlubokY . les na druhe strane hay, kde je gte husta floe pti semi panovala, sliboval jim zachranu, nebot` se mohlo oeekavati, e nepkatele, znidivge celY' sbor zbro-

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Friday, Jan. 12 — Social, 7:30-10:30 PJSTLodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Dec. 23 — Dance; Jerry Haider and the Melody 5 Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance: Ellinger Combo . Reservations; 985-2439, or Sat. night 9852256. Any questions, call 985-2436.

—SPJST(Dress and Pantsuits — No Blue Jeans) Lodge No. 25, Ennis Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve — Johnny Mensik and the Playboys 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.

—SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Dec. 23 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, Dec. 30 — Hi-Toppers —SPJ ST-Lodge NO. 35, Elk Saturday, Dec. 23 — Billy Uptmor and the Makers, featuring Beverly Ann 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.

—SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Dec. 23 — Edna Polka Boys Sunday, Dec 31 — New Year's Eve Dance, 8:15 to 12:15 — Blue Vest Polka Boys.

--SPJSTLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Dec. 23 — Jeff and Kickers Wednesday, Dec. 27 — Experience Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve — Triumphs

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Dec. 23 — Dance; Marvin and the Casuals Tuesday, Dec. 26 — Adult meeting

Saturday, Dec. 30 — Dance; Jerry Hatsler and the Melody Five.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance: The Swinging Strings. Reservations taken during our dances.

Dress policy — Ladies: dresses; Men: no blue jeans. This policy applies except on special dances such as western etc.

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Lodge No. 54, West Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by Billy Uptmor, featuring Beverly Ann, vocalist Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Dec. 23 -- Members' Christmas dance Saturday, Dec. 30 — Harold Strand and the Little Fishermen Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; A. J. and the Debonaires r -Lodge No. 80, Holland Christmas Special — Dec. 25 — Gentries; 8 to 12 p.m.

Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Arnold Schiller Popular Dance Band — 8-12 p.m.

Dress policy: No blue jeans, no hot pants or shorts.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 16 — Dance: Bill Kucera's Band Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; Charlie Ada.mcik's Polka Tones

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Wednesday, Dec. 13 Birthday Club meeting, lunch, games Thursday, Dec. 14 — Social night, supper at 5:30, games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16 — Semi-Formal dance; music by Blumes Orchestra Sunday, Dec. 17 — 3-Band Battle Dance: Lee Roy Matocha, Texas Dutchmen and Pateks Orchestra, from 2 to 10 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 18 — Youth Christmas Party, 7:30 — Adults invited Thursday, Dec. 21 — Social night; supper at 5:30, games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23 — Dance; music by Ray Jurecka's Orchestra Thursday, Dec. 28 - Social night; supper at 5:30, games at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 30 — Dance: Sunnyland Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; adm. $15 couple, souvenirs, and set-ups will be free. Hi-Toppers will furnish the music.

—SP icrr_ Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance, music by the Happy-Go-

Wednesday, December 20, 1972 Lucky Polka• Band.

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville Sunday, Dec. 31 — Hall clean-up at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance: Outcast of Country Music Sunday, Jan. 7 — Lodge meeting 4 p.m.; youth club meeting 3 pm ; games 6 p.m.

--SPJSTSokol Zizka—Lodge No. 130, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 23 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis Sunday, Dec. 31 , New Year's Eve — Eric Honza's Orchestra

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

Social and game night every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 2 p.m.

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Lodge No. 175, Fort Bend Thursday, Dec. 21 — Youth club to go caroling at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville.

Sunday, Jan. 21 — Free barbecue dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Annual meeting — 2 p.m., also election of officers—Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Rosenberg.

Lodge 17-6— , Ift:=-Northwest Thursday, Jan. 11 — Lodge meeting at 7:30■ p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8 Lodge meeting at '7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March — 8 Lodge meeting at 7:30' p.m.

Meetings temporarily held at Long Point National Bank Directors' Room, 7803 Long Point Road in Houston.

Vsitors are welcome.

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Santa Recommends a Fraternal Life Insurance Certificate from SPJST as a Useful and Lasting Christmas Gift.

WILY NOT CHECK INTO THE VARIOUS PLANS OF FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE THE SPJST OFFERS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. THE SPJST FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY PROVIDES THESE ADVANTAGES: EDUCATION, LIFE, MORTGAGE CANCELLATION, FAMILY PLAN, ETC., PLUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, CAMP, FRATERNAL FELLOWSHIP, AND LOCAL LODGE ACTIVITIES STATEWIDE IN TEXAS. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS THESE MATTERS WITH ONE OF OUR SPJST ORGANIZERS NOW — BE PREPARED . . . THEY'RE AT YOUR SERVICE.

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