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

HUMAN I T Y

BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 61 — NO. 17

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

APRIL 25. 1973

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Sunday morning, April 29, at 2 a.m.

Central Daylight Saving Time goes into eIfect, so remember to set your clock AHEAD one hour. On the last Sunday in April, which is spring, you spring forward, and the last Sunday in October (six months later) in the fall, you "fall back", so said the radio announcer.

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Also, on April 29, Districts IV and VII have their meetings; District IV at Lubbock and District VII at Floresville.

Check the Bulletin Board and attend your district meeting!

• The District • II meeting Sunday, April 15 in Holland was well attended and informative and enjoyable. , It was interesting and encouraging to see more than one member accepting nominations for several offics.

• • Dallas Lodge 84's Softball Team's Annual Benefit Dance is this Saturday, April 28. You'll enjoy the Johnny Mensik music and the fellowship — attend.

The team is doing a good job of representing our SPJST and has done so for a number of years.

• Fraternalism is strong throughout our country today. Well, it should be, for fraternalism is symbolic of Americanism. If there was ever a time when strengthened Americanism was needed, it is today. Fraternal organizations

THE MONTHS January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow.

February brings the rain, Thaws the frozen lake again.

March brings breezes sharp and chill, Shakes the dancing daffodil.

April brings the primrose sweet, Scatters daisies at our feet.

May brings flocks of pretty lambs, Sporting round their fleecy darns.

June brings tulips, lilies, roses, Fills the children's hands with posies.

Hot July brings thunder-showers, Apricots, and gilly-flowers.

August brings the sheaves of corn; Then the harvest home is borne.

Warm September brings the fruit; Sportsmen then begin to shoot.

Brown October brings the pheasant, Then to gather nuts is pleasant.

Dull November brings the best --Hark! the leaves are whirling fast.

Cold December brings the sleet, Blazing fire, and Christmas treat.

—Sara Coleridge are steeped in the tradition of high ideals and patriotism. Bhow me a de-

voted fraternalist and I will show you a devoted member of the community and a good American.

Nowhere is this more pronounced than in our family fraternity, the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas' (SPJST).

Fraternal organizations have survived through wars, depressions and other calamities that have befallen this nation. They are among the finer establishments of the American scene.

It can be truly said that they are a cornerstone of our great democracy.

Our SPJST Society was conceived in the minds of sincere and honest men who were the dreamers of great dreams. Into our fledgling organization they breathed the breath of life and implanted the principles that have engendered and sustained our growth.

We have particular characteristics handed down from these pioneer founders . . . love for country and patriotism . . . respect for the old traditional American ideals.

We are living in a fast-moving age . . . much of the American scene of yesterday is changed today. But we should not allow basic traits that we in SPJST and in our fraternal world hold dear, to become old-fashioned in our hearts and minds. In the strength of the approach, the goals that we can attain tomorrow are beyond the measure of our vision today.

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Newsbriefs John B. IRA 77, passed away in Austin on April 18. Funeral services were held on Friday the 20th from the Weed-Corley Funeral Home in Austin.

Brother Hejl originally joined Lodge 47, Seaton, in 1916, later transferring to Austin Lodge 155, where he was a charter member (8 March 1935). President Nick Morris attended the funeral services and represented the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

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DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Ernest Jakubik, PO Box 52 Snook, Tex. — 77878 — Ph.: AC 713; 2'72-8629 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek, 1004 SO. 31st Temple, 'rex. 76501 — AC 817: 778-3057 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Telico Rd. Ennis, Tex. 75119 — Ph, AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Temporarily vacant DISTRICT V Mrs Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry LN. Houston, Tex, 77055 — Ph. AC 713; 468-3120 DISTRICT VI Matt S. Vanek, 1009 Northgate Victoria, Texas 77901 — Ph. AC 512: 578-2687 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valehar, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton, Tex. 78026; Ph. AC 512; 784-3202

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3800 Woody Lane, Bryan, Tx. 77801 — Ph. AC 713; Res. 822-0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tex. 76501 — Ph. AC 817; '773-4901 DISTRICT III M's. Wilma Nesuda, Telico Road Ennis, Texas 75119 — Ph. AC 214; 875-7190 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Raider, Route 1 Ph. AC 817; 883-3309 SeYm p u • , Texas DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway, 2314 Droxford, Houston, Texas 77008 — Ph. AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tex. 77471 — Ph. AC 713; 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Fioresville, Tex. 78114 — AC 512; 393-2020 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 born 1:2 the sender.

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following lone is Friday noon.

MARY JANE SOCHA

Margie Jane Socha, member of Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Socha, has been accepted into the School of Medical Technology at Shannon West Texas Memorial Hospital, San Angelo. After one year of internship she will receive her 'Bachelor of Science Degree from Angelo State University where she is now a senior. She is on the Dean's Honor Roll; and also was honored in the Biology Department at the university's annual awards program on April 5th. She was treasurer of the youth club for two years and was the first queen of the local youth club when it was first organized. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Krizan, and the late Bedrich (Fred)Socha, organizer of Lodge No. 160. Her parents, brother, and grandfather are all members of Lodge NO.

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went to Dianna Parker for a pio.no solo; second place went to Lana Krumnon -for a ballet.

The 1972 winner, Connie Ilrneir, performed at intermission with a jazz acrobatic number to the musical score fi.om the movie "Shaft."

Master of Ceremonies; Mr. Robert Burke, introduced the judges, Mm. Lynn Wilson, Mrs. Midge Miller, and Mr. Bob Tucker. In charge of iighing were Mr. York and Mr. Healer, RHS faculty members.

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MISS PEGGY HLAVINKA ESCORTED BY CALVIN L. RAMAGE Miss Peggy Hlavinka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hlavinka and igranddaughter of the late Mr. R. F. Hlavinka and Mrs R. F. Hlavinka of East Bernard, was selected Czech Club Queen and will represent the club at the annual Cotton Ball Pageant, which will be held at Texas A&M University on April 21. Miss Hlavinka is a junior Education major at TAMU. She is also enrolled in Czech. Her escort will be Mr. Calvin L. Ramage of Hooks, Texas, a senior in Horticulture at TAMU.

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TALENT SHOW WINNERS TOLD Robstown's Junior High Auditorium was the scene Friday evenin g, April 6, for a variety of local talent in the performing arts. Sponsored by the Robstown Municipal Foundation were 16 acts with whiners in group, senior' and junior divisions.

In first place, group division winners were Walter Gossage and Brent Hrneir for their vocal duet. Second place winners were the High School Madrigal Singers.

First place in the senior division

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DISTRICT VII SPRING MEETING Dear Brothers and Sisters: The District VII spring meeting will be held April 20, 1973 in Floreaville, with Lodge Rozkvet Zapadu No. 107, acting, as host.

Registration will begin at 10 p.m.

Meeting will be called to order at 11 a.m. by District President Frank C. Sacky. The meeting will recess at 12 noon for dinner, and reconvene at 1:30. The program will be as follows, with as much business taken care of before the noon break as possible: Pledge of allegiance led by Flag Bearer Scott Ellif f Tribute to Deceased Members Roll Call of District VII Officers Roll Call of District Lodges Reading of Minutes from Previous Meeting and Correspondence — Secretary Sister Betty Jurica District Treasurer's Report by Brother Alvin Hrna District Director's Report by Brother Pete V alchar

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4 District Sales Representative's Report by Sister Tillie Valchar District Rest Home Director's Report by Brother Eugene Hrncir District Youth Director's Report by Sister Maxine Pavliska Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers and. Visitors by Vice President Robert Bayer Old Business New Business Election of Officers Selection of Site for Fall Meeting Adjournment The Youth Program will be as follows: 10 a.m. -- Booth set up 11:30 — Booth sales 2 p.m. —Trip to Dairy Queen and District Youth Meeting 3:30 — Cake Auction 4:30 — Games and Party A, cordial invitation is extended to the Editor, Supreme Lodge Officers and their families and all our friends from other districts. Since the election of officers is to be held at this mceting, it is important that as many members attend as possible. District VII members, make it a point to attend this meeting on Sunday, April 29, in Floresville.

Fraternally, Frank C. Sacky, District VII PresiduA -SPJSTLODGE NO. 110, KAUFMAN

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Just want to write a few lines to tell you that due to Mother's Day being May 13, our usual meeting day, it was decided to postpone our meeting until June 10. All members are urged to attend.

Fraternally, Willie Janicek, Secretary -SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO.

Dear Members, President Silas Smith, called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.

Dana and Colette Pavelka and Carolyn and Marilyn Barak, led in recitation of the pledge of allegiance and lodge motto.

Visitors were the John Sulaks, Mr. Frank Kofnovec and. Anna Towery. It was nice to have you visit us. Hope you all will come again.

All lodge officers were, preSent.

The March minutes were accepted as read, after a minor correction was made.

A thank-you card was read from the John Kutni family.

President Silas Smith asked everyone to stand in silent prayer, for Sister Frances Noes and Brother John Kutni.

Brother jim Locke had Sister Engelke to read the minutes of the Board of Trustees special called meeting on Sunday, March lath, a,nd the regular hoard meei ing, held on Monday night, March 5th.

Sister Jeanette Smith reported on the entertainment activities. Sister Smith thanked everyone who gave their time and help at the battle dance. Also to those who donated food and cash donations and helped serve food for the Kalil family and the Nors family.

The May meeting will honor all mothers.

Julia Slovak gave the Youth Club report. The club hold an Easter egg hunt for the children and the Faster bunny stopped by. Later, lie led everyone in the bunny hop. The weather did not cooperate with the egg hunt, but they found lots of eggs and goodies and had a good time anyway. The club is working on plans and projects for 'Y AD' to be held in June.

New members accepted in March are Michael G. Krupa Buddy J. Jackson Billy E. Curlee, Jr. Gwendolyne L. Curlee Elaine M. Sulak Kenneth R. Arnold Mary Janice Arnold Paul Gilbert Simolke Larry D. Barak Ronald Filar James M. Thompson Mary E. Horton James H. Treat David 0. Kocian Christopher Corsbe Judith K. Bajer Transfers in, are: Elms. and Julius J. Dubcak, from Lodge 88, Houston; John Paul, Willie Mae, John R., Edwin G., and Robert W. Sulak, from Lodge 54, West.

Welcome to Lodge 66; we are very glad to have you. our lodge.

Health. Committee report — Sister Agnes Mazanec had sent get-well cards to Brother Leslie Dungan, who has been ill. He is at home. We hope he keeps improving. Sister Sidney Janek and Sister Alberta Miller; we hope you are both doing fine. Sympathy cards were sent to the John Kutni family and to the Frank. Noes family on the loss of their loved ones. Brother John and

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 Sister Frances were both very active members. They will be missed by everyone. New arrival congratulations were sent to Brother and Sister Eugene Miller, and to Brother and Sister Raymond Drank. Sister Angelina West hasn't, been feeling well, but is better, also Brother George Tretny has had trouble with his leg, but is up and about. We are very glia,d to hear that Father Frank Miller has gone home and is improving.

Congratulations to President Silas and Sister Jeanette Smith on their 28th wedding anniversary en Saturday, April 14111. We wish theku ma.ny more happy an Also to Brother and Sister Batt Vernetti, who celebrated their anniversary on April 18th; wish yen many more happy years ahead.

SiSter Mn;anee thanked everyone who sent food, donations and helped serve food for the Kuhn faudly. SiSter Mazanec, Polly Gaidusek and Mary Sire-elk were in charge of serving for the Kutni family. Also for the Frank Noes family. Sister Mazanec, Betty Slovak and Annie Harms, helped serve there.

Thanks to everyone who shared in ,someway for through your time and effOrt, your love and appreciation was shared to these faMilies in their time of sorrow and great loss.

Resolutions were read for Brother John Kutni, who passed away on Tuesday, March 27, and Sister Frances Nors, who passed away Wednesday, March 28th. Lodge 66 was well represented at the Sales Representative's Banquet held at Ennis Lodge No. 25, Sunday, March 25th. It was an enjoyable day, the food was delicious and it was so nice to visit with friends from other lodges. Lodge 66 winners Were: State champion in insurance written in' 1972, Brother Silas Smith.

He was presented a lovely SPJST diamond ring, also a plaque in the Application-a-Month Club, for 40 months.

Winner in district_ competition in application sales in 1972, was Brother James Pavlicek, for 121 applications, who was presented a lovely plaque.

Also in the Application-a-Month Club for 110 months. Other winners in the Applieatiort-a-Month Club were Brother Ed Mazanec, 50 months, and Brother Johnnie Gaidusek for 94 months.

Congratulations to our president, Brother Silas Smith who • has been selected as the State Field Manager at; the Supreme Lodge, starting July 1st.

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We wish him the best of luck in his ;Schiller, Albina Shovajsa, and Frances Stanek. We know that -these members new position.

Brother Emil Hanus gave the three have seen many changes in Flag Hall months report of lodge functions. through the years. Congratulations to Sister Engelke gave her report and each of you on your fifty-year Membership. gave out refund checks.

Brother Jim Locke reminded every- Seven new members have joined one we will have a clean-up day on Lodge No. 24, recently and they are: Saturday, April 28th. Please come and Cory Keith Williford, Dale,. Allen Hobhelp. We have lots to do, and to get day, Ted Dean Hobday, Jr., Lisa Donready for the District III meeting. ette Hobday, Sheri - Lynette Hobday, Even a, couple of hours will help. Please, ; Marvin Andrew Holtman and Ann Reese. Three of ot-:come out, we need your help.

The board of trustees and entertain- increased their ment committee meeting has been are: Clyde Black, changed to Monday, April 30th, in or- and Emma, Marie der that we meet before our May lodge happy that you have meeting, which will be on Sunday, May and hope that you eon attend meetings and other lodge functions. I: 6th.

Door prize winners were: adult — personally enjoy writing new memSister Hosie Leos; Youth — Theresa, bers names in my letters because this Vernetti. Members having birthdays .Shows that all of our sales representain April were Brother Eugene Gerlich, tives are hard at work obtaining new Danny and Donny Slovak, Trent Tow- members, so congratulations to each ery. The cake was brought by Tammy of our sales representatives for doing Towery. Happy birthday to all of you. a wonderful job. Keep Up the good A big thank you to Brother and Sister work.

There were several of our members Silas Smith, who donated the cold keg. It was enjoyed by everyone. It was who attended the District II Spring meeting held at Lodge No. 80, Holland a nice day, the youth had fun hunting on April 15th. Those who attended are Easter eggs, the cute Easter bunny who led everyone in the bunny hop was Brothers and Sisters Jerry Cabla, Eugene Haisler, Ben Zabeik., Ernest SchDonnie Slovak. There were several tables of 42 and dominoes and one of iller, Johnnie Svoboda, Leonard MiTaroky players. The food and cold keska, Miro Spanhel, E. J. Geistman drinks were delicious and everyone and Norma Andel. The youth in athad lime to visit, even though the tendance were Arleen Cabla, Clayton Cabla, Myron Haisler, Deborah noisier, weather decided to act up and send evKelly Andel, Jimmy Spanhel, Gary eryone home early.

Keep these dates in mind, clean-up Spanhel, Mark Mikes•ka, and Denise Miclay, Saturday, April 28th; Board of keska. The youth club of our lodge was the top winner in sales for the auction Trustees and Entertainment Committee meeting, Monday night, April 30th and of baked goods. It was great to see how the adults took interest in the lodge meeting on Sunday, May 6th. auction to help the youth clubs of each Fraternally, lodge in District IL Also, we wish to Annie Hanus, express our thanks to Lodge 80, HolEnglish Reporter land, for serving such a delicious meal.

—SPJST The next regular monthly meeting LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE will be held on May 9th at 8 p.m.

Dear Members: Please try to attend if you can.

The regular April meeting was called Fraternally, to order by President Johnnie Svoboda Doris Svoboda, and all members recited the pledge of Reporter allegiance in unison. Everyone re—SPJSTmained standing for a moment of siLODGE NO. 5f, CORPUS CHRISTI lence for our deceased member, Joe Pechal, Sr. The members wish to ex- Dear Members, The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 56, press their sympathy to the family of Corpus Christi was conducted by Vice Mr. Pechal.

President Libbie Peters on Sunday, We have quite a few fifty-year members in our lodge. They are: Fannie April 8, due to President Monta Foster Bartek, Theresa Bedrich, Adolph Luksa, being in Boston on a business trip. We Adolph Stepan, Lillie Psencik, Louis B. had a total of 20 members present.

Our best wishes are conveyed to the following members who were in the hospital and are now at home: Bill Spencer, Monta Foster and Julia Kucera.

We also would like to welcome the following new members: George Pesek, Stephanie Diaz, ,Sterling and Lynn Adam, and Stephanie Elzner., At our meeting, we disciused , posnd 79. sibility of merging Lodges perFurther discussioo .1 deta ining to this 01 tngs, cided that at members atteu% covered a nd dish and afI( .r held with the two c viTtiout At the present, a youth leader cud, if th is csnycne who would like to beceoo::, one, please notify any of the officon It is most important that we continue having a, youth club.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kucera on the ordination of their son, Rev. Edward Cyprian Kucera, which took place Corpus Christi on Saturday, April 11th.

Hope to see many of you a(; the District VII meeting which will be host-. ed by Lodge 107 in Floresille on April 29th.

Fraternally, M. Elzner.

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LODGE NO. 4,ITALLEVR7SVaiE Dear Members, Cur lodge met Sunday, April 8 at the Grant Building. President Frank Zabransky opened the meeting which was followed by the pledge to the -,:fnited States Flag led by David and Thomas and Melissa Holy.

Erwin Holy read a P,w !oltitUcn Sympathy for our departed sister, Anna Bucek.

Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes to the previous meeting which were approved. Correspondence followed.

New members or members taking additional insurance are William Pustucha, Mary Ann Pustucha, Hilmer Galetka, Edwin Gallia, and Marvin Boyd.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky reported on the youth. She was happy to announce that Sister Marilyn Seven< has accepted the position of asSistant youth leader. The lodge members then voted t o accept Sister Sevciks new position. of

6 Sister Gaye Galetka has been accepted to serve our lodge as sales representative. Good luck, Gaye!

Brother Charles Galetka was reported on the sick list. He is now improving in a rest home.

Premium refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned.

The youth club, members who were in the program at the district meeting performed for the lodge. Their program consisted of the following numbers: Poem — "That Personal Touch"

by Annie Zabransky; Song — "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing," by Laurie Chudej, Ronnie, Kenneth and Mark Sevcik and Annie Zabransky.

The youth club held an Easter egg hunt with Kenneth Sevcik picking the most eggs and receiving a prize. Also the youth held an egg decorating contest with many beautiful eggs entered.

Judges were Mrs. Joe Woytek, Ida Neubauer and Carol Koehne.

First prize was awarded to Laurie Chudej and second prize was won by Kenneth Sevcik. Afterward, refreshments and lunch were served.

April birthday celebrants honored were Andela Zabransky, Edwin Gallia, Jr., and Charles Holy. Brother Gallia received the birthday cake.

Door prize winners were: Adult — August Holub; youth — Kimberly Neubauer.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, May 13, at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers, President Frank Machalek called our regular meeting to order Friday evening, April 13th at 7 p.m.

Following the recitation of the pledge of allegiance, the members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members.

Brother Alec Zurovec was reported to be on the sick list. A speedy recovery is wished for Brother Zurovec.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read, and old and new business discussed.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Linda Virginia Miller, and Sandra Kathleen Sawyer.

A warm welcome is extended to these new members.

Following our business meeting, a social hour was held with members and

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Members may bring the dish of their choice or pastries for ;family and guests. Make a note of this next meeting and come out for an evening of entertainment in your lodge.

Thanks to the ladies who served the food.

A speedy recovery is wished for all convalescing.

Our lodge building is available for rent for such occasions as parties, reunions, class dances, etc. For information call: Frank Machalek 773-6688.

See you soon!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka --SPJSTLODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members: First, let me make a correction of a new member's name. It is Esther Mae Barron; sorry, Sister Barron.

Our monthly meeting was called to order by President V. R. Malek. Richard Malek, flag bearer, led our pledge and we stood for a moment of silence for our departed members.

The minutes of the monthly and executive meeting were approved as read and reports were given.

Our most sincere sympathy goes to our members who have lost a dear one.

By this time, I hope our members who were ill are doing fine. Brother Peter was able to attend our meeting and Sister Ordener is home from the hospital. Sister Kulak, I trust you are home from the hospital. Sister Laura Wilkerson is in St. Luke's Hospital and from the report I received from Sister June Stewart, Sister Wilkerson is doing well and seems in good spirits. If I miss any of you members, please forgive me.

May I take this opportunity to thank the ladies at the Supreme Lodge for letting me share their coffee break. I enjoyed meeting each of you and I am glad to say my father has recovered from his heart attack and is back at Southern Manor.

While at the Supreme Lodge, I obtained a supply of by-laws and also brochures of the Supreme Lodge. We also have a. supply of our own lodge by-laws, so members, come on out to the lodge and pick up your copies and

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enjoy the fellowship with everyone.

There are also a few copies of the Proceedings of the XXIst Convention of the SPJST. Brothers and sisters, take time out to read the Vestnik, there you will find out what is going on in your lodge and also other very interesting information, so let us all read our Vestnik before we file it under 13!

Easter will be past by the time this is printed; I trust everyone had a nice day and the little ole bunny did not have to swim to bring the kiddies their eggs.

Remember: Even the darkest hour in your life is only 60 minutes.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan SPJ —

TEXAS A&M UNIVEUSITY Department of Modern Languages AN OPEN LETTER TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Dear Student: Did you know that Czech language courses are offered at Texas A&M University? That you can major in Czech here at TAMU? That a dozen students will be leaving this university on May 31 to study at the world-famous Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia and that the Czech Government is footing the bills except for $50 tuition and travel expenses of about $300 — the whole summer for that small amount of money? Did you know that the Czech language is a critical language and that the U.S. government encourages students to study it because it is the key Slavonic language to other Slavic languages spoken by several hundred million people? And did you know that both military and civilian students who were graduated from TAMU with studies in Czech Who went into service were assigned to the intelligence branch? I could go on and on.

Texas A&M University has been leading the nation in the number of students who study the Czech language. Won't you help enrich yourself and at the same time help us retain our fine record? If you are of Czech extraction, the language will be easier to learn than another. Courses in Czech may be taken to qualify you to teach the language, to satisfy language requirements toward graduation, as an elective, and for your enrichment. You may want to take a 1-, 2-, 3- or a 4-hour course. You may even want to apply for a scholarship.

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 If you have questions, please drop by Room 129, Academic Building and talk with Dr. Dabbs, or come by Room 101, Acad. Building, and talk with Instructor Skrivanek.

Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr., Instructor in Czech "A man who speaks two languages is twice a man," —SPJST-

LANGUAGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

By Birdie Hilsher In my last letter, I promised to give you the address to which to send your kind contributions for the re-establishment of the Czech course at, the University of Houston.

There were and perhaps will be several other appeals for funds made by other members of the co-ordinating committee — for instance, as Brother Emil Horelica had last week.

It makes absolutely no difference to which appeal you will send your contribution, but those of you who read my letter and wish to send funds supporting this Czech project to my attention may kindly do so by making your check or money order payable to the "Czech Courses — University of Houston," and mail to: Czech Courses — University of Houston Attention: Mrs. Birdie Hilsher 1435 Beall Street Houston, Texas 77008 Your name will be listed under Contributors to Czech Courses in the Vestnik and the U. of Houston. Let us contribute to the preservation of our Czech language, the Czech culture, and our historical heritage. Thank you.

Birdie Hilsher, Member of the Czech Co-ordinating Committee CZECH

—SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last meeting was held on the regular first Sunday — April 1st, 1973, at 2 p.m. Lodge President Brother Leon Zavodny presided with all officers present except Sister Sandy Sodek, assistant youth leader. Flag Bearers Gary Pavlica and Nicholas Morris led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The president asked f,11 to stand for a moment of silent prayer for these deceased brothers: Jerry D. Chlapek, Will Tyroch and Will Talasek. May these brothers rest in eternal peace. To the bereaved families, we are expressing our deepest sympathy and be assured,

VESTNIK we will miss them.

Since the meeting, Sister Frances Anna Rusnak, 80, passed away very unexpectedly. Sister Rusnak had expired in her flower garden probably late Saturday evening. She shall be missed by the family neighbors and friends. She was a longtime Czech correspondent to the Vestnik for our lodge. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Haisler, where she had maintained her residence, and Mrs. Walter (Ella) Haisler, both of Temple; one son, Ervin S. Rusnak of Irving; two sisters, one brother, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, April 3rd at Seaton Brethren Church with Rev. Albert Michalik officiating and interment in the Seaton Cemetery.

Deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and may we honor her memory, forever.

I had written a report since Uncle Jerry Chlapek's passing and had a detailed obituary then. Deepest sympathy to his widow, three sons, two brothers arid six grandchildren. May he rest in eternal peace after this earthly sojourn.

Brother Will Tyroch, 75, a retired farmer, passed away Friday, March 23rd after a long illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Anna Kelarek Tyroch of Temple; four sons, William of Belton, Edward of Dallas and Ben and Walter, both of Temple; four brothers, Frank of Ratibor, John of Dallas, Emil of Seaton and Rudolph of Baytown, and several grandchildren. Services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Seaton Brethren Church of which he was also a member and burial was in the Seaton Cemetery. Deepest sympathy to these survivors and honor to his memory, always.

Brother W. M. Talasek, 75, of Rosenberg and formerly of Temple, died in a Richmond hospital on Saturday, March 24th. Brother Talasek was a retired Allis-Chalmers farm implement dealer. Survivors are his wife and children of Rosenberg; a brother, Ed Talasek, Sr., of Temple, and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Albina) Simek of Houston. Funeral services were Monday, March.

26th at the Rosenberg Brethren Church and burial in Memorial Cemetery, Rosenberg. Sympathy to the bereaved family and honor to his memory, always.

Sister Bolton stated she had sent get-well cards to Carol Jean Motl, Leslie Mesecke and Lorene Palla. Sister

7 Mildred Chervenka of Dallas was reported as hospitalized. Brother Will Simek ha,s been in Scott and White since the meeting. May you all have regained your health. Or if not, may the day be near when you are coolpletely well. Get well wishes to those ailing whom we may not know about.Sister Bolton read the names of ten of our lodge members who have been members of SPjST for fifty years. I failed to get the names of all of thenn so I will not name any. This is e ieii aclievement. Congratulations to you all. Maybe I can list these names next time.

These were accepted as new members: Marion Wayne Weir, adult, and juveniles Jeffrey James Bartek, William Fredrick Keith, Jr., and Debra Kay Sodek. A warm welcome to each named. We will be looking forward to you attending our lodge meetings and other activities. Especially the initiation when we meet all new members.• .

The minutes of the March 4th lodge meeting were read by Sister Bolton and these were approved as read.

The officers' reports were favorable and so were the chairmen's reports.

'The audit committee gave their quarterly report, later, also.

Minutes of the board meeting were read by Sister Lillian Kosarek. Action was taken on the exchange of the buffer purchased for a larger size and to pay the difference. The picnic will be held in the usual fashion instead of a changeover to booths. They may have a booth or two on a trial basis, for future years. In the next meeting, most of the chairmen will be chosen so they can begin hiring their help. Volunteers are welcome. Just contact Brothers Leon Zavodny to let him know what you will take charge of.

The next meeting date was changed because a, few were making plans to attend the Ennis Festival, May 6. The date chosen is Thursday, May 3rd, at 8 p.m. The youth club is going to hold their meeting at this time.

Sister La Verne Vanicek gave the youth leaders' report. Ten teens, twenty-four juniors and several visitors had all participated in the Easter egg hunt while the mother lodge, meeting was in progress. The socials had been chosen and these have been held.

Sister Bolton read the names of premium refund check recipients. The door prize winners were: Sisters Doro-i. thy Novosad and Lillian Kosarek.

After the meeting adjourned, the

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8 happy hour was held as usual and an Easter social luncheon consisting of cold cuts, cheese, bread, pickles, coffee and tea and the delicious sweets that bur lodge sisters brought. These were greatly appreciated. Thank you for the sweets and help in the kitchen that Sunday. Also, as the March kitchen chairman with my husband, we wish to thank everyone for your â&#x20AC;˘ help in the kitchen during Saturday dances. A special thank you to Brother Johnny;and Sister lilasta Hruska for running the kitchen for two Saturdays after Daddy Pechal's death.

Remember the next meeting, Thursday, May 3rd, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Jerry Pechal, Reporter

--SPJST-LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, The English play "She's My Daisy" performed April 1st by our Hlahol Dramatic Club was very well received by the nice turnout of people present. The actors again gave talented performances which were enjoyed by all. We are looking forward to the remaining two plays scheduled this year, a Czech operetta and another English play. All of us at Lodge 88 can truly be proud of this club which endeavors to keep alive our Czech heritage while providing good entertainment at the same time.

Our choral club is also to be commended for their good work and beautiful sounds! Brother Tim Kostom invites anyone who likes to sing to come to rehearsals and join the club.

Members Norman and Diana Urbanovsky honored their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Urbanovsky, on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, April 8, in the Chandelier Ballroom.

After the guests signed at the guest registry table presided over by Sister Birdie Hilsher, they were greeted by the Urbanovsky family. Sister Ann wore a lovely turquoise gown which matched the delicate turquoise flowers on the beautiful white four-tier cake.

The turquoise and -White theme was further carried out in the gorgeous Stock flower arrangement on the white lace-covered head table. The beautiful flowers were arranged by lodge mem- ber Sam Ricotta, owner of North Shepherd Flower Shop. A delicious barbecue dinner catered by our mernber, Willie Wehring, was followed by dancing to the good sounds of our own

Clarence Baca and his orchestra. A truly good time was had by all!

Many guests were celebrating wedding anniversaries to the music of Joe Patek on April 7. Congratulations to these fine couples: Bubba and Betty Bishop, 14 years; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pavlik, celebrating their 25th anniversary with a large party; Lee and Leona Joseph, 29 years; Eugene and Erma Ahlhorn, 32 years; and Martha and Gilbert Markert, 17 years. Best wishes for many more happy birthdays to celebrants Della Kadlecek, Johnny Pavlik, Dick Seay, Evelyn Lamza. and Art Hoffman.

The remaining Saturday night dance in April will feature Ray Jurecka on April 28, and the first dance in May will be the Space City Dutchmen on May 5, followed by the Mimes of La Grange with a semi-formal dance, May 12.

The Birthday Club Sisters will have their card party and luncheon Wednesday, May 2nd and meeting, games and luncheon Wednesday, May 9. Visit with the sisters for a good lunch and fine fellowship!

The Birthday Club Sisters are sponsoring a special program on quiltmaking featuring the well-known historian and lecturer Mrs. W. C. Cameron. This event, to be held â&#x20AC;˘Wednesday, May 16, at 10 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., will be a "first" for our lodge. A very -interesting program will be presented -- this lady has quilt patterns dating back to 1629 and rofreshments will be served afterwards. One dollar will entitle you to attend either the morning or evening program. Let's all support these hardworking sisters and enjoy ourselves at the same time! Many thanks to Kaplan's Department Store for donating the ticket printing costs.

Every Thursday is Social Night at the lodge, starting at 8 p.m. Come early between 5:30 and 8 for a delicious supper or a hamburger snack. Members are invited to stop by the Blue Room and save money with the special of the month.

President Ernie Ha,nlia urges all of our members to be on hand Sunday, May 6, for our annual Clean-Up Day. Bring your work tools and we will all work together for the beautification of our building and grounds. Beverages Will be available while you work, and dinner will be served at 12 noon.

A most important event for our

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 lodge will be the Princess Ball, Friday, May 11. The tickets are only $1, and after a short program Clarence Baca will play for your dancing enjoyment.

It is so important for us to support our youth; we are very fortunate to have Sister Louise Knapick and her helpers and Brother Tom and Sister Marlene Caraway to guide them. These fine members give so much of their time to provide worthwhile activities for the youth of our lodge. At our April monthly meeting, Wanda Kennedy reported that Louise, Tommy and Marlene were attending a youth leader's seminar for four or five days at Longhorn. Wanda, who has given much of her own time to our youth and who does a great job with the Beseda dancers, told us how worthwhile this time spent at Longhorn really is. I hope everyone will plan to attend this Princess Ball to show that we support our youth and their leaders onehundred percent!

A special western dance will be held Friday, May 18, when Nick Navarro will play at Lodge 88, from 9 to 1. Make plans early to attend; for only $2 per person you may enjoy dancing to this well-known band.

Several members got together recently for their annual "spring weekend" at the Lamzas' Four L Ranch in Bastrop County. The group included Tom Jachimczyk, Joe Elzner, Joe Miksch, Walter Gutowski, Gene Lamza, A. V. Roznovsky and Johnny Gorka.

Members were shocked to hear of Sister Rosalee Kostom's freak accident in her kitchen. She was sent to the hospital for stitches in her eyelid, but I'm glad to report is doing fine now.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brother * Fred Silber who underwent a second surgery at Baptist Memorial Southwest Hospital. I was glad to learn that Dorothy Hilsher is doing fine after surgery at Memorial.

A special "get well won" is sent to my nephew, Kenny Broz, who just underwent an emergency appendectomy.

If anyone from Lodge 88 has a news item for the Vestnik, I would love to include it in my letters. If you cannot reach me at home, call my mother, Mrs. Tillie Helmcamp and she will be happy to relay the information to me.

Fraternally yours, Jeannette Walkoviak

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Pictured, L to R: Sister 011ie Jakubik, District I Sales Representative E. R. Jaktibik, Sister Leon Nowak, and District President Leon Nowak.

District I Officers — Back row, L to R: President Leon Nowak, Vice President Willie Trealek, Secretary Betty Suehs, and Treasurer John Vavra. Front row, L to R: Brother Andrew Vavra (Flibstituting for his wife, DYC Lola Vavra), Assistant DYC Betty Schoenemann, and SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska Who installed the officers.

Visitors present at District I meeting . — L to R: District I Director John Kubena, District III Director Sid Pokladnik, Sister Justine Pokladnik, and SL Secy.-Treas. Leonard Mikeska.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, SPJST Lodge Stefanik No. 142, held its regular monthly meeting on the first Friday in April (April 6). The meeting was called to order by our president, Brother E. F. Stein. The pledge of allegiance to our flag was recited by all members present.

sympathy to his bereaved family.

Sister Beyer read the minutes from the previous meeting. They were accepted as read.

Sister Tumis gave her financial secretary's report followed by Sister Janik with the treasurer's report.

The youth club also gave us a good report.

Then all members present stood and observed a moment of silende for our departed lodge Brother Joe Rudolph Stasny who passed away on April 4th, at the age of 65. We wish to extend our

On our sick list we had Sisters Erma Kostecka, Barbara Hermis, Alene Kiescherick, Janet Tumis, and Rosie Tumis who underwent surgery, but was back at our meeting, already feeling fine.

Also, Brother Rudolph Valenta who underwent surgery on his left hand but is doing OK now. We sure are glad to hear that you all are doing much better.

New members who were welcomed to Lodge No. 142 were: Martin E. Kieschnick, Janette Janik, Carol Janik, Jo Ann Janik, and a MX Plan for Ernest J. Hermis. We are very proud to have you.

Our visitor was Sister Evelyn Mikeska, She presented Brother Alvin Melnar with a plaque for selling insurance.

She also invited us to their Dedication Day at Lodge 176 on May 20. We were glad to have you with us, Sister Mikeska.

We would like to thank all these brothers and sisters for their help and donations on our March 17, chicken barbecue dinner. The workers were Adela Stein, Emilie Hamala, Lillie Melnar, Alice Jcchen, Mary Garcia, Rosie 'Twins, Wilma Havran, Leo Linhart, Alvin Melnar, Dorothy Beyer, Sidon Tumis, Henry Hermis, and Nelson Jochen.

Our donations were: Lola Recek shawl; Lillie Meinar — cake Mary Garcia — cake Dorothy Rhodes — cake Ella C.ieslewitz — 5 lbs. sugar and cabbage Emilie Hamala kolache and 2 qts. pickles Adela Stein — cake and 3 quarts pickles E. F. Stein — bacon Henrietta Veselka — cake Christine Volek — doiley Leo Linhart — steak Amalia Linhart -- 6 pak beer Rosie Tumis — cake Helen Mattis — cake

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On Saturday, April 28, we will have another free dance. Music will be by the Country Roads of Houston, featuring country and western music. We always have a good crowd at our dances.

Hope to see you all at the dance on April 28 and at the meeting on 'May 4.

Fraternally yours, Dorothy Beyer, Secretary r-LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: The sunshine looks good, even though it may not be for long. Everyone is getting tired of all the rain. Benny and I just returned from spending a few days with his mother, Sister Emily Pa,vlicek (of Lodge 77) and his brother, Jerome, in Bomarton, Texas and there the fields looked like a lake.

Sister Mary Martinec has been moved to St. Joseph's Hospital, Room 710.

Her condition remains unchanged, but we hope she will get better real soon.

Brother Donnie Steinman is doing better and he is showing some improvement and hope he keeps it up.

J. C. Mason had a foot and leg injury, while at work, over a week ago, and is still on crutches; hope he too will recover soon.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother Frankie Milan, his wife, Martha and family on the loss of Martha's mother in Dallas, April 17.

Remember the Friendship Club will have a covered dish luncheon Wednes day, May 2nd, at 10:39 a.m.

Our next lodge meeting will be Sunday, May 13th, at 3 p.m. I failed to mention that Brother Ray Johnson won the door prize at the April meeting and turned it over to the building fund.

We also want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Harris of Dallas for their $5 donation.

If any of you have moved, would you please call Sister Mary Renfro at 237-1500, or the out-of-towners write her at Rt. 10, Box 613, Zip Code 76135 with your new address because a, lot of the premium checks are being returned.

That's all for now, so until . . . Keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

Brother Stein invited everyone to attend our next lodge meeting, which will be held on Friday, May 4th at 8 p.m. at our lodge at 5508 Nolda.

Our four door prizes went to: Lillie Melnar, Amalia. Linhart; Henry Hermis, and E. F. Stein. There are always refreshment tickets given out after our meeting. Please attend the meetings.

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members, Our April 8th meeting was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by youth clubbers Vernon Wood III, Gaylon Dulock, Denise and Cynthia Banik.

President Breitkreutz then welcomed

Becky Havran — cake Henry and Millie Linhart — 6 pak beer Wilma Ha,vran — 6 pak beer We want to thank you all again for your work and donations.

Our new lodge building has not been started yet. With all the rain we are having all the time its just hard to get started. Let's all hope we will have some nice spring weather pretty soon.

We are not going to have our lodge barbecue this month, since it is Easter and everyone will be looking for the Easter Bunny to arrive.

Brother and Sister Rudolph. Vrana and family have moved from Houston to Beasley. They have purchased a home there. We are glad to see them attend our meetings.

Members who are celebrating their birthdays this month (April) are: Oliver Barrett on the 14th, Dorothy M. Beyer, 26th; Edwin Brazda, 2nd; Edwin Brazda, Jr., 10th; Jo Ann Brazda, 10th; Marie Ann Cernoch, 9th; Patricia Smith 23rd; Patrick Cieslewitz, 23rd; Eugene J. Cilny, 18th; Andres De La Rosa, 30th; Marcella Garza, 19th; Irene Grabarkuwitz, 9th; Melvin Hermis, 21st; Rita Hermis, 20th; Jannie Kelarek, 18th; Lynda Kubena, 1st; Bernice Kusy, 1st; Kathryn McLane, 25th; Richard and Robert Machacek, 13th; Madelyn Masaryk, 2nd; Linda J. Oates, 13th; Adolph Pavlicek, 23rd; Cheryl Schilhab, 19th; Sophie SO-lock, 14th; Ivory Shilk, 22nd; Adela Stein, 24th; Michele Stepanek, 3rd; Helen Talman, 14th; Evelyn Mae Trigg, 30th; Debra Lin Triska, 25th; Cheryl Ann Ungrad, let; Cynthia Ungrad, 28th; Patricia Vrana, 28th; Jacob Wishkoski, 17th; Martha, Wishkoski, 15th; and Scott Havran, 4th. We want to wish you all a happy birthday.

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Wednesday, April 25, 1973 our guests, Don and Belinda Pollard,'Mr. and Mrs. Dick Yarborough and son, Steve.

Secretary Albert Banik read the minutes of our last meeting which were approved. He then read thank-you notes from the Walter Dietrich family and the Ray Yarborough family.

Each chairman gave their usual good report.

Eugene Pavelka reported that assistance had been given three families who had sustained tornado damage.

A motion was made and passed to give a monetary donation to the John Ba,rtosh family.

Under new business, a new cook stove is to be purchased for our kitchen since the old one has not worked correctly for sometime, and our seating area is to be refinished to aid in the cleaning.

New members accepted were: William and Mark Hejl, Joe and Mary Wilson, Richard Allen Pavelka, Brian and James Ellison, Abe and Maybel Coker, Billy Haney (family plan).

Members having birthdays in April were: Vernon Wood, Rudy Vicha, Tracey and Henry Broitkreutz, Jr., and Fred Mach.

Adult door prize was won by Lydia Vicha and youth prize was won by Denise Banik.

Eugene Pavelka reported that our barn dance was a big success and was a lot of fun. Quite a few of our members came dressed in their barn dance outfits and looked really great.

Rudy and Inez Zalman won 1st place for being dressed in their barn dance attire.

Our next meeting date has been changed from May 13 (which is Mother's Day) to May 6, so please make a note of this on your calendar.

Fraternally, Rosie Wood, Reporter --SPJSTLODGE NO. '74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Readers: We are looking forward to our forthcoming meeting on May 5 at 7:30 p.m., and it will be held at the new lodge building, even though it may not be finished. I am certain that the meeting will be interesting to have it at our own members' location, and I am looking forward to all you members of our lodge attending this meeting. I want to state that there are more and more members joining our Society during

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each meeting. It is nice to have Broth- , gas). Team mothers are Mrs, Pat Holier David Sebesta transferred into our day, Mrs. Virginia Jones and Mrs. Gloria Vargas. The team played four games Lodge No. '74.

Our deepest sympathy to J. B. Sallas and won them all. family on the loss of his mother who Reported on the sick liSt were Brothpassed away recently. er Otto Mikeska and Sister Ara SkraI hope the following are on their way banek. letters of thanks were acknowto recovery after being confined to the ledged from Sister 'Ella Stavinolia in hospital: Mrs. H. Bartee, Joe Griffith's a pp reciation of receipt of hr A-year wife, Mrs. Ramirez; also Fannie Snemembership pin. Brother Alvin 8cl-then was on the sick list. It's good to elk, on behalf of the Galveston lodge, know that these folks are getting well. to the Lodge 88 Choral Group presenMany thanks to Dr. Hanson for his tation of songs at the recent Folk Fesdonation of $50 to our Building Fund. tival in that city, and a card from Brother Chester Shmoldas was apSister Delta and Brother Perry Quade. pointed to be in charge of the opening Following the usual financial and of our lodge in July. Brother Buddy committee reports, the chairman of the Mienen and Sister Ilafner seconded Board of Trustees reported that the the motion. board has discussed financial aid to the Brother McCullar and Brother Ches- University of Houston in promoting ter Shmoldas are putting in a lot of the teaching of the Czech language and their spare time in raking the roots recommended a commitment of up to out and planting grass on the parking $2,000 for the first year. After conarea. The pulpwood from the same siderable discussion the motion was land brought in $30. favored.

The loan application is $70,000. The District V Secretary Tillie Helmplumbing work was donated, weather camp sailed attention to the need of a permitted progress on the foundation suitable hospitalization plan for the and I understand it won't take long employees and officers of the Supreme for our building to be built; the slab Lodge. It was pointed out at the reis 80' by 100'. cent district meeting by District V DiThere will be six prizes given at the rector E. J. Hanka and District Presiopening. The donations are $1 on the dent Alvin Sefcik that the SPJST following prizes: 1st — $100; 2nd — does not have a suitable hospital plan, $75; 3rd — $50; 4th — $25; 5th — $10; and the plan which was proposed at 6th — $5; and you don't have to be the last convention is as good as no present to get the prize. You all come plan at all. She made a motion that out and enjoy yourselves! the members of Lodge 83 go on record I hope all of you had a Happy that we are definitely in favor of the Easter.

Supreme Lodge having a referendum Fraternally, to provide hospitalization insurance for Slivena Michka the officers and employees of the Su-SPJSTp reme Lodge. It was explained that the LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON purpose of the referendum is, if a sufficient number of lodges so request, that Dear Brothers and Sisters: Lodge President E. J. Hanka conven- the matter would be brought before the ed the April meeting of Lodge 88 on delegates of the last convention by the April 9th, and Flag Bearer Lynn Lesak Supreme Lodge officers and directors. presented the colors and led the mem- They would present several desirable bers in the pledge of allegiance to the plans for the consideration of the deleflag of the United States. The mem- gates and the delegates would vote acbers stood in respect to the memory of cording to their wishes. Addendum: This does not mean a special delegates' recently departed Brother Hollis Cordray, Jr. The Little League Team, spon- meeting but the delegates would be sored by Lodge No. 88, was presented in contacted via correspondence.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the -uniforms bearing the lodge insignia and consists of: E. Enriquez, T. Ardiz- following brothers and sisters: Frances E. Vala, Monica Pavlas, Mildred Kuzone, T. Champion, A. Cortez, M. Garcia, G. Holiday, M. Humphrey, W. cera, Della Kadlecek, Clara Jecmenek, Litchfield. R. Lugo, J. McGraw, III, J. Amy.Blinsky, J. W. Fusig, Joe Marshall, Miles, F. Pool, F. Ybarra, (Sweetheart Harriette Allison, Stanley Elzner, DebElizabeth Ybarra and Coaches Buddy bie Wehring, Ruth Bartulla, Helen HegSmith, Walter Holiday and Louis Var- wood, Middy Bice, Almeria Bravenec,

Vivian HeT,wood, Mary Kalousek, Bill Malak, J. V. Pokorny and O. J. Mikeska.

In my last letter, in naming the members of various committees, I erroneously omitted the names of the Resolution Committee, and they are Sisters Mary Tilich, Dorothy Hensley and Margaret Albritton.

Congratulations go to Brother William and Sister Anna Hoffman on their 34th wedding anniversary and thanks are accorded them for the donation of refreshiriontS for the evening.

Sister Jeanette Sanitz and Brother James Chude were awarded the attendance prizes and the meeting convened at 9:13 p.m.

Fraternally, F. A. Kadlecek nonsit, so — LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Yes, the Gulf Coast International Folk Festival which was held at Moody Center in Galveston on March 24 and 25th was a success. It was represented by eighteen nationalities and all their customs and traditions were well displayed. These were two en j oyable days and everyone had a good time.

I, Alvin Sefcik, president of Lodge 173 want to thank everyone for helping, assisting and lending your talent, etc. We received much help from people who were not members of, our lodge and many of them were not members of SPJST Society; they just wanted to help us make the two days a great event for the Czech people here on the Gulf Coast. The sisters of our lodge had done an excellent job of baking and many thanks go to them for this work.

The brothers of the lodge had their share of work too; they even helped with the cooking. A nice group from Lodge 88, the Choral Group came and sang songs in their beautiful traditional costumes. The people around our booth enjoyed listening to them sing.

We are indeed grateful for the help Brother and Sister Tom Caraway, Sister Evelyn Mikeska, and Brother and Sister Victor Peter have given us during both days. Then, to the accordion players Brothers Leon Sevcik, Eddie Darilek and Clarence Fee, for all the music which was provided be them on the stage and in our booth while the dancers performed for us; many thanks to all of you!

The "Czech Pantry Shop" was the idea of Sister Audrey Kahtza, committee chairman; she did all the work in

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designing and arran gements. Sister Kaluza was assisted by Brother Johnnie Valusek and Brother Jerry Ja,roszewski; our compliments to this fine group who have done 'a magnificent job! I also want to add, to my writeup, that Bro. Jerry Kaluza and Brother Jerry Jaroszewski furnished all the lumber and other material for our booth, plus donating their Construction labor.

Oh yes! I ant also very thankful to all the youth who hel ped us and we should all be grateful for all youth who displayed a great desire in making our "Czech Pantry Shop" the greatest. And it was!

To all of you: you were fraternalists and again thank you for everything because all of you have contributed so much to make the Gulf Cost International Folk Festival a success, and I know that we all can plan for our next year's festival.

Our next lodge meeting has been scheduled for the first Sunday in May (May 6th), instead of the second Sunday which is Mother's Day. The meeting will be held at the KC Hall in La Marque, Texas on Delaney Road. Kind-, ly make plans to be at this meeting, . sta.rting at 2 p.m.

On May 26 we are going to have a dance which will be held at Mainland Elks Lodge Hall, 2141 Lake Road in La Marque, with music provided by the Clarence Baca, Band of Houston. Let's ' all of us set this date aside and be sure to tell your friends io come to the dance where we cen have much fun, and by the same token, show our appreciation to the Entertainment Committee.

Many thanks to all of you and holoe to see you, at Wo. i ' - lodge meeting and donee.

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..T Lod :on, is in the process nag a now building. year-old existing home, plus done its job well, but adrift caught up with it. time Cur oew home will be located in the same existing site, 5508 Nolda.

We are preparing a Souvenir Grand Opening Book with the hope that your lodge, business or personal ad, will support us and assure you a copy to an of ce'.:

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save and remember this memorable oc- Taylor and we know she will do an excasion by. cellent job.

In order to offset the cost of printDYD Frank Klinkoysky gave his reing and distributing this brochure, we port and announced that District vAD are asking your assistance by adverwill be held July 8 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. tising space as follows: Camp dates are August 2-3-•-5 at Camp Full Page — $60.00, Val Verde. At this time the youth Half Page — $35.09 leaders and their assistants were reOne-fourth, Page — $20.00 . cognized.

One-eighth Page $12.00 Each youth club presented a short Patrons (or well wishers) may have program. During the break ; all of the their names inserted on one line for a baked goods brought by the youth were nominal fee of $1.00. judged and, believe you me, there were Our opening date, weather and con- really some beautiful cakes, pastries', struction, etc., permitting, should be etc. ;;-0 to 120 dayS from this date.

It was announced that the fall meIf you are going to participate, your eting will: be held in Taylor on Sunday, ad copy or listing, along with your August 19 at the American Legion Hall. cheek, should be mailed immediately More details will be given at a later to assure ample time for publication. date.

A notice of our Grand Opening will New officers were elected as follows: be published in the Vestnik and each Pres.: Dan Grossman L. 30 Holland advertiser will receive a commemoraV. Pres.: Lad Navratil, L. 87 Temple tive copy in person or by mail.

Our thanks no out to you in advance, 2nd V.P.: • Col. Benner, L. 80 Holland and trusting your co-operation and Secy.: Alice Banning; L. 47 Seaton promptness will be assured, we re- Treas.: Edwin Adamek, L. 29 Taylor BYO: Frank KlinkovSky, L. 47 Seaton main Asst. Ye :Pat Tomastik, L. 80 Holland Fraternally yours, FB.: Frankie Pajestka, Jr, L. 80 Holland Eric F. Stoln, Rep.: Dorothy Pechal, L. : 47 Seaton Pres)7: SL President Nick Morris installed the H SPRING MEETING officers.

DeaJ- _oambers: In closing, I would like to say I have '.one District II spring meeting was held Sunday, April 14 at Lodge 80, - Hol- really enjoyed being your reporter fos land, Texas. Despite the rainy weather the past six years and I know that Dorothy will do a real fine job. the attendance was very good.

Following the meeting, supper was The meeting began at 1:50 p.m. with served by the host lodge. Thank you Pres. Howard Leshikar pres id i n g.

Frankie Pajestka, flag bearer, led the Lodge 80 for being such fine hosts.

Fraternally, pledge of allegiance and then the auCatherine Walker, dience sang "America" led by SiSter LeReporter ona Stalma.ch from Lod ge 48, BeyersvilSOKOL HOUSTON ErnJoe HarabE0, Lodge 80 president, Dear Members and Friends: -1come, In the roll call of Here I am a g ain writing to inform were 8 out of 13 present you of some wonderful affairs at Sokol. having the I wish to thank the president of Lodge 88, Brother Ernest Hanka, past presieeting were dent Sister Tillie Hellmann), and the -asurer's re- Board of Trustees at Lodge Pokrok ,, :To. Willie Kohutek Houston for allowing us to publicize etcd. our Slet in the Vestnik. It was a most '61, President Nick Morris and his wife gratifying gesture when Brother Ernest were recognized as were Bro. and Mrs. Hanka, came to advise us that the Len Zabcik, Bro. and MI's, Leonard Mi- lodge had considered the subject and keska, Bro. and hairs. Ruben Leshikar, had given permission to Sokol to puband SYD Mrs. Dorothy Massey. lish letters about the Slet. I say brother Rest Home Director, Howard Leshi- because Brother Hanka has been a kar gave a very informative report on member of Sokol Houston longer than the two rest homes. Mrs. Stanley I. We also have such honored memSchwenker has recently been appoint- bers as Sister Tillie and Brother Oscar ed administrator of the rest home in Helmeamp, Brother Alfred Hilsher and

Wednesday, April 25, 1373 Brother Louis Manus. Let inc thank you again!

We wish to thank Brother Horeilea who has been a real crutch to the Slet by applying his talents to the program booklet sponsors. WithOut him we would still be just talking about the book, whereas he has led the project to a successful completion in only a few weeks. Thank you again Brother Horelica and don't forget to see his daughter perform in the Slet — we expect a lot from her!

I will try to inform you of the events; that will take place during the weekend of June 8th thru the 10th. The gigantic weekend will start with a volleyball tournament on Friday night.

Competition will be held, starting Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and end with a Victory Dance at 9 p.m. with music by the talented Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen. On Sunday there will be a delicious barbecue dinner, followed by a Slet program at 2 p.m.; a dance will follow at about 5 p.m. with music

by Wilbur Beinsohn and the Space City Dutchmen of Houston. There will be about 400 gymnasts from Dallas, Ft. Worth, Ennis, Houston, Corpus Christi and for the first time in a long time, Yukon, Okla. Don't forget the dates, June 8 through the 11th. Make your vacation fit these dates. You can visit other places such as the fabulous Ledge 88, the site of the new home of Lodge 142, the Astrodome, Galveston, and possibly Mexico which is only a short distance from Houston.

'Thanks again to Lodge 88 for permitting us to !coast a little. You have been a real friend. More details on the Slet will follow in future issues of the Vestnik . . . don't forget, vacation time in -1973 is at Houston, the place of action and fun.

Nazdar!

Emil Kuropata SP:1ST-EXCITING NEW EVENT AT LODGE

NO. 88 An event of interest to many of us youn g and old will be sponsored by the Birthday Club Sisters in the Chandelier Ballroom on Wednesday, May 16th An Edueatiunal Historical Quilt Show Review" The speaker will be the well-known historian lecturer Mrs. W. C. Cameron, who, in her entertaining' and instructive address, will present a lecture at 10 a.m. and repeat the identical lecture for your convenience at '7:30 p.m.

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The BC Sisters will hold a nice bazaar, and anyone wishing to donate an article or two, may do so. It will be greatly appreciated and welcomed.

Various new and old quilt patterns will also be available. Anyone attending is invited to bring their own quilt for display. Prizes will be awarded on the quilts in many catagories, so bring your pride and joy early for display.

The art of cording cotton and quilting will be demonstrated as in the good old days. This should especially be of interest to our younger members as well, and all others who have not seen this done or would like to see again. It is quite an interesting and educational program.

This will be the 27th lecture of its kind that Mrs. Cameron nas presented in other Societies, Fraternities and hig her schools of learning with great response, (even men came out and had fun) and the Birthday Club Sisters feel honored to be 'able to sponsor this artistic and impressive program. Don't miss it, you'll be glad you came. Invite your friends. Let's make it a big clay and evening and have lots of fun.

A special invitation to the gentlemen. Do come. You may enjoythe food!

Fraternally, Birdie Wisher..

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SPRING 'DISTRICT MEETINGS The spring meeting of District III will be held Sunday, May 20, with Lodge No. GG, Waco, 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.

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FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS The District V fall meeting will be held on October 7, 1973, with Lodge No. L72, Pasadena as host.

The District I fall meeting will be (Deheld Sunday, October 28, 1973. tails later).

The District II fall meeting will be held Sunday, August 19 in the American Legion Hall in Taylor.

-Dedication of new Lodge No. 176, Northwest Hone fen on May 20, at the KC Hall, 4118 Southerland. Other details later. e Opening of new hall and dance for Lodge No. 74, Lovelady on July 4th.

Formal hall dedication at a later date, to be announced. Details on both' events later.

District VI YAD -- July 15 in Taiton -SPJ

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REFERENDUM Dear Members: 'There are things that inevitably come up between conventions which cannot wait until the next convention.

In this event, we have Article 7 of our by-laws which gives the Supreme Lodge the authority to conduct a referendum by polling the delegates.

Article 7 says in part: "...If a matter arises between conventions that needs the approval of the delegates, the Supreme Lodge may conduct a referendtim by polling the delegates by mail. Such action will be accompanied by an adequate explanation. With the same number of votes based on previous convention, such ballots to be mailed to the Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer marked "ballot" and kept by him unopened until the next regular or special meeting of the Supreme Lodge, where and when the envelopes shall be opened, ballo ts counted, and the result of the vote announced."

On Thursday of last week ballots

14 were mailed to the delegates seated at the last convention pertaining to this referendum. The decision to conduct this referendum was made in the April quarterly meeting of the Supreme Lodge. Sc that the general membership is informed as to what this referendum is all about and so that they can relate their opinions to their delegates and discuss the two matters in the lodge meetin gs between now and June 1, we will give a little background on these two matters in this communication. The referendum and ballot are reprinted 'below exactly as they were sent, out to the delegates.)

One portion of the referendum hivolves amending an existing by-law, Article 56 (a), and the other involves an additional allocation of f u n d s.

Article 56 (a) presently provides that non-medical applications are written on persons up to age 35 inclusive in the amount of $40,000 : and up to age 40 inclusive up to $29,000. We are asking the delegates' permission to accept non-medical applications on persons up to age 35 inclusive in the amount of $50 , 000, and to age 40 inclusive up to $25,000. We., are not proposing any other changes in this The reason for this proposed change is stated below.

The other item involves an additional allocation of funds. This item is explained in detail in the wordin g of the referendum. We wish to merely point out here that actual payment of funds would not be made to the University of Houston until Czech courses are actually taught and a Czech langua ge department set up at the university. With the delegates' permission, we would then pay the university $1,000 through 1976.

Inasmuch as the University of Houston would like to inaugurate and start these Czech language courses in the fall of this year, we felt it necessary to conduct this referendum at this time of the year. Furthermore, we did not feel that it would be fair to split the present convention-allowed amount of $2.000 annually to institutions of higher learning three ways.

If this were done, each of the three universities (A&M, University of Texas, and the University of Houston) would each get $666.67, and the Su-

VPSTNIK preme Lodge felt this amount would be inadequate from the SPJST. Therefore, in response to appeals from University of Houston officials, the Supreme Lodge decided to conduct this referendum to pledge this amount for 19'73, as stated in the referendum, and then pay the university $1.000 annually throu gh 1976, provided Czech was Still being taught.

You will â&#x20AC;˘ note that we are asking that the ballot be signed and returned to the Supreme Lodge before June 1, 1973 in order to be counted. It behooves the membership to discuss this matter among themselves hetween now and June 1 and let the delegates from their lodges know how they feel_ on these two matters. The results of the referendum will be announced shortly after the July meeting 01 the Supreme Lodge.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer The referendum, as sent out to the delegates last week, read as follows: April 18, 1973 REFERENDUM Dear Delegate: In accordance with Article 7 of our bylaws, the Supreme Lodge is conducting this referendum to decide two vital issues.

One involves amending an existing by-law, and the other is an additional allocation of funds.

We are asking the delegates to the last convention to approve an amendment to the present Article 56(a) involving the writing of non-medical applications: The present article provides that non-medical applications are written on perSons up to age 35 inclusive in the amount of $40,000 and up to age 40 inclusive up to $20,000. We are asking the delegates' permission to accept non-medical applications on persons up to a ge 35 inclusive in the amount of $50,000, and up to age 40 inclusive up to $25,000. We are not proposing any other changes in this article.

The reason for this proposed change isthat at the time our convention was held in Houston, our reinsurance company was accepting non-medical applications in the amount of $40,000 up to age 35 inclusive and up to age 40 inclusive up to $20.000,

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 'On February 1, 1973 we received a ,letter from our reinsurance company that they have increased their maximum aniount on non-medical applications up to $50.000 through age 35 and up to $25,000 through age 40.

We would like your permission to amend Article 56 (a) as proposed so that we can write larger amounts of insurance on non-medical applications.

This will not jeopardize our Society in any way, since we already reinsure everything over $10,000.

The other item involves an additional allocation of funds. For a number of years, the conventions allocated a total of $2,000 annually to institutions 01 higher learning for the purpose of teaching the Czech language. For a number of years, there have been two (2) such institutions in Texas, the University of Texas and Texas A&M University. At the present time, it appears that another university will be offering the Czech language in the fall CA' this year, the University of Houston.

A number of people, in Houston and around the state, have been working hard to get the university officials to inaugurate Czech language courses.

University of Houston officials have appealed to the SPJST through the Supreme Lodge for funds. In the April meeting of the Supreme Lodge, it was agreed to respond to these appeals by means of a referendum.

It appears that the first two years will be the most difficult financially.

The Supreme Lodge feels that an allocation of one-third of $2,000 would be inadequate from our Society, and is therefore asking the delegates to the last convention to authorize the Supreme Lodge to pledge $1,000 to the University of Ito uston for the year 1973, with the understanding that if and when the courses are actually taught and a Czech language department Iset up, payment would then be made. In short, we would not make payment for 1973 until we are assured that a Czech department was organized and the courses were be°.ng offered and taught. With the delegates' permission, we would then pay the university $1,000 annually through 1976.

Please indicate your vote on the enclosed ballot and return it to the Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer in the enclosed envelope marked "Ballot."

The ballot must be signed and re-

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 turned before June 1, 1973 in order to be counted.

Fraternally yours, For the Supreme Lodge SPJST: Nick: A. Morris, President Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer BALLOT

Name of Delegate No. of Votes I vote to amend Article 56(a) of our by-laws so that non-medical applicae tions can be written on perSons up to age 35 inclusive in the amount of $50,000, and on persons up to age 40 inclusive, in the amount of . $25,000 0 I vote against amending Ar tic le 0 56(a) I vote to authorize the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST to pledge $1,000 annually to the Univ. of Houston for courses in the Czech language, payable to that institution if and when such col=...; are actually started and a department set up for that purpose I vote against such. allocation Lodge No. ....SPJST Delegate's signature This ballot must be returned on or before June 1, 1973 in order to be counted.

SILAS H. SMITH STATE FIELD MANAGER.

We are proud to announce the appointment of Brother Silas H. Smith to the position of State Field Manager.

Brother Smith has been very active

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in promoting fraternal activities in his Ledge No. Cu, Elm Mott, as well as in the district and other fraternal and civic organi sations. He served four years on the board of trustees of Lodge 66, was chairman of the board one year, served as vice president for 2 years and as an assistant treasurer for 4 years. He is now serving his second year as president of the lodge.

Brother Smith was appointed sales representative in 1969 and has been active in sales ever since. In 1972 he was the top sales representative in the whole state in writing life insurance.

Brother Smith married Miss Jeanette Hobbs of Mount Calm in 1945 and they presently reside at 3712 Beverly Drive in Waco.

He is employed by the Post Engineers, Fort Hood, with station duty in Waco for the past 25 years. He will take his early retirement on June 30, 1 .3 and start his employment as the State Field Manager on July 1st, 1973.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice President Supreme Lodge, SPJST

FROM YOUTH LEADERS

LODGE NO. ZO, HOLLAND Dear Members, A very special thank you to every7 one who attended the district meeting.

Congratulations to all of the new officers of our district and as for myself, I would like to thank all of you for re-electing inc assistant youth counselor. Also, I would like to thank all the youth members who participated in the skits. They were all presented very nicely. The evening wouldn't have been complete without our cake auction; many thanks to you who brought cakes. We, the leaders and youngsters appreciate this very much. The money goes to the youth club. ay the way, we are going to donate sonic of this money, that was made for our club, to a charity organization.

On May 7th, at our lodge, beginning at 6:30 p.m., we will have a guest speaker, Mrs. Ann Dusek, of Holland, 'Texas; she is a licensed - vocational nurse. Her topic will be on the subject pertaining to her nursing career. promise you that this will be very interesting, so everyone try to attend, please.

Sunday, May 6th is May Fete Day in ACTIVITY iC/U:ilIAR Taylor. Our Lodge No. 85 will be repSTATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAYS resented by Monica Pajestka and David Ivicie.

We are very happy that this State YAD (talent, arts and crafts, fine young couple will attend, so all of Beseda) will be held this year on Sunday, September 9, 1973 at Taylor High you please try to make an effort to atSchool, Taylor, Texas. (Hwy. 95 north tend. :Remember the next youth club meetof Taylor). ing: May 7th at 6:30 p,m. Be. there State, YAD (Royalty) will be held on because we will be making LlarlS for Sunday, September 23, 1973. Host lodge for this event will be Lodge No. 88, the month of May. We are having a great time together, we have done so Houston. many nice . things this year and some 4 very eY;eiting things; so if you don't YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR District I YAD — June 17, Lodge No. belong to the youth club, you a;.:c, miss39, Bryan ing a lot of fun. Won't you please District II YAD — July 15, location to join?

Fraternally, be announced later Pat Tomastik, District III YAD — June 24, location to be announced later Youth Leader District IV YAD — June 10, location LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE to be announced later District V YAD — July 22, Lodge No. Dear Members and Readers: In March, our youth club went out 88, Houston and helped collect for the American District VI YAD July 15, Taiton District VII YAD — July 22, location Cancer Society, On April 8th, the youth members cleaned and eet up the VFW to be announced later Hall for the meeting to be held the next Dorothy Massey, SYD day. After the, building was cleaned and set up, the youth held an Easter YOUTH CAMPING DAYS egg hunt and contest, District VI — June 25-28 at Bastrop State Park On April 9, we held our monthly

16 meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Brdecka were our very special guests. It is always a joy to have them. We had one new member at our meeting. We had a nice turnout of members and adults.

Don't lose your camp applications.

Get them filled out and turn them in to me by the next meeting. If you can't go, fill it out and write on it that you can't go. Start working on your crafts for YAD; don't wait until the last minute.

Unless something comes up, the net meeting is set for May 14, at the Lolita Fire Hall. Try and get a new member.

A belated Happy EaSter to everyone; hope you had a nice holiday.

Fraternally, Mrs. Barbara Drastata, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Readers: At our April 15th meeting, plans were finalized for our youth club-sponsored family campout at Cleburne State Park.

A general information bulletin was distributed to all the families planning to attend and was reviewed. I am very pleased that our outing has been accepted with such enthusiasm by everyone. I guess that everyone is ready for a weekend such as this, and I hope that our plans work out well. We have, at this time., nearly fulfilled our quota of 50, but a few more vacancies will permit one or two more families to attend if they are interested. We would be delighted to see our camp bulging at the seams that weekend and seeing everyone enjoying all the beautiful scenery, hiking, and the relaxed atmosphere that will be available. If anyone else is interested in going, please call me in Irving at 254-5059 (after 6 p.m.) and I will be glad to send one of our general information bulletins to you.

Again, the weekend of May 18, 19 and 20 is reserved for us, from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 p.m. Sunday. I realize this is the same weekend of the District III meeting but reservations had to be made so far in advance for our campout that it would be impossible to reschedule it. Since the camp is only about an hour's drive from Dallas, I feel that any member who wants to attend the District III meeting can 'still attend the campout and be back in time Sunday for the meeting.

Rose Ann Parma, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Dear Readers and Members: On Tuesday we met in Abilene for our training class. We traveled in the rain all the way to Abilene. It cleared off for our return trip home.

DYC Mary Haisler agreed to meet with us on May 6th, so be prepared for a day of crafts; bring your notebooks for notes on things you may want to do. Let's have a good attendance. You can decide what crafts you want to do for the year. Mrs. Haisler has many very good crafts to show you. We will also practice our skit.

We will be traveling to Lubbock for the District IV spring meeting on April 29th.

I want to thank Margie Socha for accompanying me to Abilene.

R:member we moved our meeting date to May 6th, so we will see you then!

Fraternally, Beatrice Socha, Youth Leader LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members: Don't forget the change of date for

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IN Eeslr,,' are the girls of Lodge No. 150 Brenham tench Chub who performed in the distrizi youth program, whic was, hosted by their mother lodge.

Youth Club members of Lodge 13, Lime Box fine style show. our next regular meeting it will be on Thursday, May 3, at 8 p.m. Make plans to attend because we will have a guest speaker, Mrs. Woodrow Cervenka, who will give us the high-. lights on a recent trip to Hawaii. Should be real interesting!

At this meeting ; the JUniors and Teens will be electing their officers and committees for the coming year. Also, we will have to get a Poster Committee so they can start on our poster. ,Remember the Clothes Drive -- bring any kind of good used clothing to this May meeting.

The District II meeting on Sunday, April 15 in Holland had fair attendance in spite of the threatening weather.

The business meeting, youth program, pastry contest, and pastry auction tared out good in every respect. We thank

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all individuals who bought p astries at the auction to help, the youth clubs. We certainly do appreciate all this generosity. The youth of District II elected officers and Frankie Novosad, a teen from our youth club, was elected president. We are happy for him — for this honor. He is, at present, the president of the Teen Club and is doing a fine job.

Our socials for the month of April were a Sock Hop for the Juniors, which was enjoyed by all. The teens went to the "Go-Kart Track" but after finding it closed we eneded up at the 'MiniGolf Course.'

Mark your calendar now and remember to come to the next meeting.

Fraternally, Laverne Vanicek Youth Leader

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers: The Hallettsville Youth Club held its Easter meeting on Sunday, April 8, 1973. Before the Easter egg hunt, the club held its monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by the president. The club then responded by repeating the motto of the organization. Roll call followed. The treasurer then gave a report of the club's financial status. The visitors were then recognized by the president. The secretary read the minutes of the preyious meeting, which were approved as they were read.

Under old business, the members who attended the distriet meeting commented on the program. Club members were reminded of camp, to be held on June 25-28 at Bastrop. The YAD was also discussed and suggestions were made. With no other old business the club proceeded to new business. It was decided that the club would give to the Cancer Drive as a charity project. The election of new club officers is to be held at next month's meeting.

The club is to play volleyball after next month's meeting also. The club also sponsored an Easter egg decorating contest along with an Easter egg hunt. The winners of the decorating contest were Laurie Chudej and Mark Sevcik. Later in the afternoon, prizes were given to h Adult -- August Holub Child — Kimberly Neubauer April Birthday Cake — Edwin Gallia The next youth club meeting will be on Sunday, May 13. The meeting will be held immediately following the me:eting of the mother lodge.

Fraternally.

Vernell Zak President (YC)

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We will have a clothes drive for our project for this month, so everybody be sure and bring some clothes that you have out grown, to the meeting. In our meeting we will have a guest speaker whom will be interesting, so everyone try to be present. I'm hoping to see you all on May 3, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Elaine Zavodny (12)

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Frankie Novosad on Sunday, April 1st at 2 p.m.

The minutes were read and approved.

Brother Frankie Klinkovsky, our DYC spoke to the club on such matters as the spring meeting which was held on April 15 in Holland. We discussed YAD and ask that all the interested members should enter their arts, crafts, or their talent. He also spoke on the plans for summer camp which will be held sometime in August, 1973.

The social for this month was to go to Shirley's Go-Cart Track on April 18.

We met at Parkview Grocery at 6:30 p.m. and went from there to the track.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday night, May 3 at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Walter Jakabec (16) Teen Reporter —SPJ ST

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, During our last meeting we elected officers. The new officers are: President — Doug Uptmor Vice President — Joyce Wachamann Secretary — Carol Dobecka Treasurer — David. Dobecka Reporter — Debbie Uptmor Historian — Katherine Matus Sunshine Committee — Diane Schroeder Entertainment Committee — Margaret Lander Refreshment Committee — Henriet-

to Lander New Membership Committee — Jimmy Uptmore.

Our queen for YAD will be Margaret Lander and her duchess will be Theresa Dobecka.

Fraternally, Edward Hykel, Jr. —SPJ ST—

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Readers, We held our regular meeting on April 9 in Lolita at the VFW Hall.

Marilyn Vincik called the meeting to order. The minutes were read and approved.

Mr. and' Mrs. Frank Brdecka were present at our meeting. Mr. Ed Sralla couldn't attend our meeting because he was sick. Mr. Hlavaty brought and donated a snake-bite kit for our firstaid kit.

We also have a new member; his name is Gary Mosely.

Mr5. Drastata, our youth leader, handed out camp applications and asked that they be turned in by May lot.

The meeting was, adjourned and turned over to Mrs. Brdecka, our DYC. She showed us how and started us on a craft. We made rabbits and roosters to put on refrigerators. Thank you, Mrs. Brdecka, for being with us that day.

Refreshments were served afterward

by Mrs. Vincik. A belated Happy Easter to everyone!

David Drastata (9) Reporter

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Cheryl Pelzel, Debbie Braden and Anna Mazur working on table decorations.

LODGE NO 169, SAN ANGELO Dear Readers, In March, Lodge No. 160 had its big dinner. The youth club members made the table decorations for this dinner. The pictures show some of the members . working on these decorations and others enjoying the delicious barbecue.

Fraternally, Alan Pelzel (11) Photographer LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, This month we are selling tickets to, be given away next month. The birthday for this month was for Margaret Lander. Terry Hykel brought the birthday cake. Lisa Uptmore won the door prize, so she will bring the birthday cake next month.

Fraternally, Karen nykel

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was held on April 1st.

We sold Tupperware during the past month.

We had ben practicing on our program for Easter. Our program was held April 15, with an Easter egg hunt following. Although it was raining; the adults had eggs for us.

Fraternally, Robert Hykel —SPJ,STLODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held Wednesday, April 11, at 8 p.m. Discussion was mostly about the Polka Festival, and when the float will be built. The float will be built at the Blazek's Lumber Yard, and then it will be moved to Niagara Chemical to put the paper on it. Everyone try to get your parents to help build this float. We also discussed the hayride which was cancelled about a month ago. The hayride will be held on May 26, at 6 p.m. There will be a wiener roast first and then we will leave for the -hayride. You may bring a guest — if you like.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 9. Be sure to be there because it will be an important meeting with the election of officers. Hope to see you all there!

Fraternally, Marlene Krajca, Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on Sunday, April 15. President Julie Slovak called the meeting to order and then we began our business.

A skating party at the Bellmead Rollercade was discussed. It was decided to have a skating party but the date is not yet known.

The youth are planning to go to Six Flags in May. The exact date, however, is not yet known.

This meeting was the annual Easter egg hunt meeting. It was a big success.

Everyone was very happy with the goodies the Easter bunny left.

Fraternally, Theresa Vernetti, Junior Reporter —SPJST-LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO

Dear Readers: Just a reminder that next month, the 6th of May, we will elect officers.

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carefully about who you want to become your next president or surrounding officers. Remember that you want good representation and it's up to the leaders that you elect.

There will be talent run-offs at this meeting, so be prepared.

The time for filling out craft cards is coming up soon, so be thinking about the kind of craft you want to do.

The District IV meeting will be in Lubbock on April 29th. Our lodge is putting on a skit. Will the people in the skit please remember their parts.

There are two girls from Tampico, Mexico, staying with me during the Easter holidays. They are here through the courtesy of the International Good Neighbor Council as part of an exchange program. They don't speak English so they are staying with students who are taking Spanish. Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. they will be leaving. We wish them well.

I hope you all had a Happy Easter, too.

Fraternally, Mary Socha (16) Treasurer

--SPJ ST— NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, Our last monthly meeting was held April 11th at 8 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order by our president, Arleen Cabla. The roll was called and minutes were read. We discussed our district meeting that was held April 15 at Lodge No. 80, Holland. The meeting was then adjourned and we had a little snack.

The District II meeting began by registering at 1:30 p.m. First, the youth club members brought their cakes or cookies. When the adults were electing officers, the youth club members were electing their officers. They are as follows: District II Youth Club Officers President — Frankie Novosad, Jr., Lodge No. 47, Seaton Vice. President — Roger Rieger, Lodge No. 29, Taylor Reporter — Kevin Cavanaugh, Lodge No. 20, Granger Secretary — Deborah Haisler, Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Treasurer — Michael Allison, Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Places on the cakes and cookies and pies: Arleen Cabla 1st place, cake LODGE

Kelly Andel — 1st place, cake 1st place, homeDeborah Haisler made bread Deborah Haisler — 4th place, coconut cookies Clayton Cable. — 3rd place, pie All the others received a dollar for entering.

Fraternally, Jimmy Spanhel (15) Reporter --SIM ST--

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members and Readers, The monthly meeting of our youth club was called to order at 8 p.m. on March 30th, by Becky Havran.

The pledge of allegiance was recited by all, led by Mrs. Marlene Caraway.

The roll was called by Alice Pavlicek, and she also read the minutes of the previous meeting. Our vice president, Carol Janik, was absent. The treasurer's report was given by Ca rolyn Hermis.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Caraway came to attend our. youth club meeting and it was a pleasure having them and we enjoyed them. They talked to us about the District V youth club meeting on March 18, that we raised enough money for a bus for camp and about camp dates, and other important dates. Then Mrs. Tumis talked to us. about the cakes we sold and District V youth club in Rosenberg.

We decided to have an Easter egg hunt on April 15 at 2 p,m. and we did, and we had a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed themselves. At our next meeting we will have elections.

The door prizes were won by Dennis Veselka, Becky Havran, Karen Jochen, and Billy Havran. Then everyone paid their dues.

Fraternally, yours, Ann Pavlicek, Reporter —

Necrology EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 9, Snook, express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MINNIE JULIA LEWIS. Sister Lewis was born on October 19, 1886 in Fayette County. She was the daughter of Antonine and Mary (Gabrish) Fojtik. She was married to Mr. Charles Fojt, who passed away on Jan-

20 uary 12, 1921. Later she was married to Mr. Charlie Lewis who also preceded her in death.

Sister Lewis spent most of her life in Burleson County. She was a faithful member of the Snook Brethren Church (Independent), where she also attended the Sunday School Class very regularly until the time of her illness. She was also a member of the Christian Sisters of the church, and a member of the Snook SPJST lodge. She enjoyed the pastime of raising flowers and being with friends and family. We all miss her presence and kindness.

Sister Lewis passed away in a Brenham hospital on March 4, 1973. She was 86 years, 4 months and 9 days of age. Funeral services were held on March 5th at 3 p.m. at the Snook Brethren Church, (Independent). Rev. John Gantt, Jr., officiated. Burial followed in the Snook Cemetery.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her first husband, Mr. Charles Fojt; her second husband, Mr. Charlie Lewis; two sisters, Miss Mary Fojtik and an infant sister, and four brothers, Anton Fojtik, Edwin Fojtik, and two infant brothers.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Lenora Sebesta Anita Sebesta Maude Linda. Jakubik

VESTNIX daughters, 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Herman Kurtz Frank C. Wagner Rosie Tousek -SPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Sister Emilie Julia Martinets of Bartlett passed away in a Taylor hospital on Monday, April 9th, at the age of 87.

She was born January 12, 1886 in Granger and was a member of the Granger Brethren Church and Lodge Komensky, SPJST No. 20 of Granger.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George Kropp, Mrs. N.A. Slagle, and Mrs. Lillian Johnson, all of Bartlett; two sisters, Mrs. Vlasta Mekolik of Houston, and Mrs. Jerry Leshikar of Bartlett; one brother, John A. Wentrcek of Taylor; three grandsons, and five great-grandsons Funeral services were held Thursday, April 12th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Granger Brethren Church with the Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was in the Granger Brethren Cemetery.

Resolved by the members of Lodge Komensky No. 20, in the premise represented by the undersigned Special Committee, that condolence and deepest sympathy be extended to the bereaved family of our departed sister.

Dated and signed at Granger, Texas, this the 16th day of April, 1973.

Jno. P. Trlica F.J. Mikulencak R.F. Holubec Committee

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 27, Moulton, in behalf of all our members, do hereby express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed bro-------SPJST-ther, EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY JAKUB TOUSEK, Sr. We, the undersigned Resolution Comwho passed away in the Wagner Hos- mittee, in behalf of the entire memberp ital in Shiner on Friday, March 23, ship of Lodge No. 17 Novy Tabor, wish 1.973, at the age of 80 years. to express our sincere sympathy to the .Funeral services were held Sunday, bereaved family of our departed brothMarch 25 in St. Joseph Catholic Church er, JOHN MASAR, in Moulton, with Father R. Schmidt officiating .Burial followed in the St. who passed away on November 27, 1972 Joseph Cemetery, in T. L. Goodnight Memorial Hospital Brother Tousek joined the SPJST after an extended illness.

Brother Masar was born March 29, Lodge No. 121 in June 1943 and, for 1893 in Leskovic, Czechoslovakia and many years, was president of that lodge, and when Lodge 121 and Lodge came to the United States, at the age 27 merged, he became president of of 14 and received his U.S citizenship en April 19, 1917.

Lodge 27 and held this office for 15 He served in the U. S. Army during years, was a member on the resolution committee and on the lodge property World War I. He was a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church and a committee.

Survivors include his wife, 3 sons, 2 member of Lodge No. 17 of our So-

Ve stredu 25. clubna. 1973 ciety; where he served as president for a number of years. He was a retired farmer.

Brother Masar is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Willie (Gladys) Trcalek of Caldwell and 4 granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife and son.

Services were held on November 30, 1972 in the New Tabor Brethren Church with Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating.

Burial was in the New Tabor Cemetery under the direction of BowersHarvey-Schiller Funeral Home of Caldwell.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Willie Trcalek Andrew Vavra Melvin Skrabanek EXPRESSION OF SiYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Primori No. 143 of Inez of the SPJST Order of the State of Texas, in behalf of all the members of our lodge, do hereby wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our deceased brother, ANDREW B. BROCK, who passed away on March 16, 1973 at Citizens Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. Brother Brock was a member of our lodge since December, 1944.

Funeral services were conducted at the Jackson County Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating; burial in Shillerville Cemetery.

Surviving is his wife, Lydia Brock of Edna; one brother, Walter Brock of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Russell Peebles of Houston; Mrs. Nora Young of Edna, and Mrs. Fern Jones of Rock Island, Texas.

Our â&#x20AC;˘compliments to him for his promptness in meeting his financial obligations to the lodge and to the Order of the SPJST. Be it further resolved that we ever cherish his memory and we express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and friends, that a copy of this resolution be spread on our minutes.

May he rest in peace.

Dated this 12th day of April, 1973.

Leo Krause, Jr. C. L. Janecka Leroy V. Repka â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Resolution Committee

Ve stredu 25. dubna 1973 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Brother William Repka, 32, of East Bernard passed away Monday evening, March 12, 1973. he was a member of Lodge Nova Dora No. 122 An -Wallis, having held the position of Treasurer for many years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14, 1973, from the Triska East Bernard Chapel and at 2:15 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard with Msgr. John 1-atkral officiating. Interment was in the Guardian Angel Cemetery in Wallis Triska, Funeral Horne was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include one daughter, Lassie Repka of East Bernard; four sons, Eugene of East Bernard; Lee and Bennie, both of Houston, and Bill of Inclustr:,4 ; four brothers, Charlie and John, both of Huston, Joe and Pete, both of Sealy; two sisters, Mrs. Albina Sabrsula and Mrs. Millie Coody, both of Wallis; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Resolution Committee: Dennis A. Korenek, Secretary of Lodge 122 EXPRESSION GE SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Na. , 35 Elk, we the 'Undersigned Resolution Committee , wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our beloved departed lodge brother, JOHN FRANK FIARTOSH, Brother Bartosh of Route 2, Abbott, passed away Monday, April 9, 1973, at 7:30 a.m. in a Houston hospital, at the age of 44 years. Rosary was recited on Tuesday, April 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Botch Eimer: HQ 1-110 Chapel in West. Requiem mass as celebrated at 7.0 a.m. Wednasday, April 11, at the Immaculate • Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with Rev. W. Pechal officiating.

Burial was in the SPJST Pavelka Cemetery near Elk. Brother Bartosh was born in the Elk area. On July 29', 1952 he married the former Miss Rosalee . Kubitza in Waco. They have been living in the Abbott area for the last twenty years. late Heart of Aviary Catholic Churchit His occupation was farming, Brother Bartosh was a member of the immacuAbbott. He was a faithful member of Lodge 35, Elk. HE father preceded him in death many years ago.

Survivors are his wife; three sons, Larry Bartosh, David Bartosh, and Den-

TkliK nis Bart , all of hurtle 2, Abbott; four •daughters, Mrs. Robert Bobecka, Jr., and Mrs. Dennis Lenart, both. of Annette 1l3a•rtosn and Elm Mu i t, both of Route 2, oat; nor, Mrs. Mary 1}a taste of Axtell; tvo brothers, WilllarrieBartosh of Route 2, VieA, and Adolph. Bartosh of -Axtell; and grandfather, Mr. Frank Mach of Axtell.

• Active f...ilbearers were Freddie Kubitza vluittza,IR,obert Mach, John arid Robert Dobecka, Mach., Cue We, of Lodge No 35, Elk, join this family in their tirne of grief, and to cur beloved departed lodge brother, we wish eternal rest, and may s memory be honored unto eternity. solution Commit e: Dorothy Banik Vicha Martha Miadenka SYMpA t Lodge No. 155, AusThe mead onepest sympathy to tin, expre,s the family of our departed brother, April1973 who died Wed . in a local ho` pit at the ag. of 78, I been a resident of Brother Hejl was a member of Austin for 48 Navy vi an the brethren `Leech,A . ech, of World War a member of tit AV, American Legion: Post • 0,, and, Lodge No. 155 of Austin, Before his retirement he was a typewriter repairman for the State of Texas, Board of Control for 36 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Ellopecky Heji of AuAln; I vi so ps, John B. Hejl and o •rt D. both of is "gal 0 Mina' and Hod of '1. id 11 grandchildren.

Funeral s were held Friday at 2 p.m. l Weed-Corley Funeral Home with nev. Joseph Barton of the United Br...tin: e n Church, of Rockport officiating. linAal was in Austin Memorial Park Gemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory dwell with us forever.

Resolution Co n•tt Dr. Eduard T„.; Ted J. Mal'''k Raymo,id —SRTST--

items of Interest THE FAMILY LAWYER, "Mystery Mishap”

At 7:13 p.m., in the main dining room of a large lintel, a mirror suddenly fell born the wall :and landed on the head of an unsuspecting diner.

No one could figure out exactly why the mirror had fallen. Nevertheless the diner, painfully injured, filed a lawsuit for damages against the hotel.

"He has no case," the management argued in court. "He cannot point to any specific thing we did wrong."

But the court upheld the man's claim.

"Mirrors do not ordinarily fall off wens," reasoned the court, "unless someone is negligent."

The court was invoking a famous legal doctrine known as res ipsa loq uitur — "the thing speaks for itself." This doctrine is widely used when Emc ee is no direct, eyewitness evidence of an act of negligence. Weighing the odds, the law decides that an act of negligence — even though unseen — probably did occur.

Using res ipsa loquitur, a court found negligence when a car, parked on steep slope, started to roll downhill.

Chances were good, said the court, that the driver had neglected_ to set his brakes and cramp his front wheel against the curb.

Also using res ipSa, loquitur, another court found negligence when a housewife encountered a piece of glass in a newly opened can of spinach. Chances were good, said the court., that someone in the canning factory had been careleaS. list the mere fact that an accident s happened does net necessarily justify the Ilse of the doctrine. Consider this situatio• A woman climbing down from a trolley lost her footing and fell to the pavement. Demanding damages later from the trolley company, she said the car bad probably moved just as she was getting off.

But the court said there was an equal probability that she herself had sire y failed to watch her step. With .3.10 o iri. her favor, said the court, not use res ipsa loquitur to win her case.

(A public service feature. of the American Bar Association and the State Ear of Texas. Written by Will Bernard.

Copyright, 1972 American Bar Assn.).

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Ve sti'edu 2o. dubna 1973

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable Copies ROCNIK 61 — CI LO 17 to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Terss 76501.

06111 dopisovatelft KROUZEK CESKVCH LEN V DALLAS Nase dubnova, schnze se nam opet vydarila a pritomno bylo 46 Olenek a 6 hostiA: pant Betty Houdek, panove Baleja, Jane(.)ka, Houdek, Skot gk a Jureik. NaliStevy nas te gdly a prijdte • zase. Musim se nochlubit, ze mame 110 17011 elenku sestru Evelyn Henze. novou (ona je snachou sestry Hamuskove a manielkou pana Frank Henzena.) Rady ji mezi nas prijimame doufame, Ze se ji bude libit mezi nami. Schtizi jsme zannealy tim, 'Ze jsme poystanim uctily pamatku manZela s.

Olgy Krutilkove a take v:Sech tech sester, ktere pied 38 lety zaloMly nas KrouZek a nyni jii odpoeivaji. Sestra Houdkova si v duchu vzponmela p a ty zemule sestry a jak je to hezke, •'.Ae je'Ste dnes pe tolika letech sta., le se KrouZek vede po eeskti tak jak tomu bylo v roce 1935, kdyz ve stare Sokolovne na Carl unici se zrodil ten ,nas spolek. Kdo by byl tehdy kekl, je:-.3te za tolik let bude Krou;]ek konat sve poslanf? Illed`me proto, aby jeAte dlouha leta se udrZel tak Ceskrn, jakYm je nyni zaleli jen na vas, sestry.

Sestra, Pavelkova preeetla protekol a dopisy, hlavne dekovne a site od sec.

Olg y Krutilkove za v'Se, co Krou0,ek pro ni ucinil behem odchodu jejiho manZela; take od Blanton Gardens Fund ( od Munger Place methodistickeno kostela) za dar venovanY napro jejich Domov odsim poeinku na ucteni pamatky pana A. Krutilka; ad sestry Toberne dik za

PLYNOUCI eAS Josef 'flora Zvesela glapu dnes po HMI hrazi.

Slunce jak vernY pes me doprovazi.

Reka pina je bystrSrch ryb pro udice 'myth oei, Vitr praska ji po hibete lip nez Jecktery koei.

Kde jste vy, houby pragive, tiny bez nacieje?

A.-:;ecko Hive i neiive se se mnou bavi a smeje. peeivo zaslane manN7,1fim Tobern9m zasila pri torn penelit9 dar do kasy a teZ prispevek na zasilani pozdra,vn9ch listkfi, pri tom sdeluie, ze jeji bratr Jaroslav Mrk9vka byl tefte nemocen. Sestry podepsaly listek a do stare vlasti zaslaly panu Mrk9ykovi.

Podekovani od sestry Hubigove za ddrek a listek behera jeji nemoci v ne, rnocnici; take dekovny dopis od ro.. diny Vaclav Tup9 za listky a dary na ncteni 'pamatky jeho; . dik od- sestry Emmy Pavelkove za peeivo ji zaslane I ed Krou.Zku se -sdelenim, i e pokraeuje (lobfe, ale dosud nemil'Ze na pravou nohu se postavit a M jiz brzy lekat .dovoli ji choditi. Sestra R. Kopeekova aetla finan5ni zpraVu a jellke2 ses.

Zvolankova nemohla b9t pritonma, tedy sestr y Robertsova ' za ni preeetla zpravu cestovniho foneiu a Kyridila poPak jsme pfikroeily k v9roenim, bam a li ge zfistalo pri starem.

AnOka. Houdkova; Pfedsedkyne

25. DUBNA 1973

mistopfedsedkyne -- A. Zvolankova; tajemnice — L. Pavelkova; pokladni — R. Kopeekovo.; zasilani listkft k narozeninam — M. 8ebestikova; listky k uzdraveni — A. Pilkrylova; listky do nemocnice Kartousova; (v9bor na hagteni — Vlkova.

Dekuji za sebe k znovuzvoleni a za craveru projevenou nebot‘ me sverily dva firady (toho dopisovani se nernohu zbavit, ae jiZ pies 13 let jej drim a trapim redaktora Vestnikul. Douf am, e'4e nyni kdyZ za.einame ten novy terrain, Ze nadale budeme pokraeovat pro dobro Krounu a pak v roce 1975 oslavime 40 let trvani tegim se na to.

Zazpivaly jsme tern v dubnu rosen9m a popraly yge dobre. V kvetnu maji narozeniny tyto sestry: Mazard, Omelinova, Macova-jureikov A; ..ebetkova; fleznikova; Brownova; H. Vrlova st., Skotakova a Horakova. Hostitelky pro duben byly: A. .Ceehanova: E. eechanova; Kartousova; Kowalova; Huckova, Koneakova. Diky za poho gteni. Vgeho bylo dosti. Po obede jsme odevzdaly onu "Yo-Yo" prikr9vku a ostatni dary. Prikr9vku isi nesla clomt isestra Blatna (tuto nam darovala pi. Troubilov{.. z Taylor). Thermal Blanket, ktorou nom dal pan W.A. Nesuda laskavosti spolku ISVPS obdr'Z'ela sMtra Stranskk; pekn,9 polgtar od ses. Du gkove ziskala ses. Houdkova; ko gioek od sestry PHkrylove dostala ses. Du gkova; pane koeieky od ses. Balejove piipadly noye elence Henzenove; pekneho zajieka a dva tucty eerstv9ch vajieek od

ye stredu 25. dubria 1973 ses. Kopeekove ziskala sestra R. Kopeekova; haekova,ne deeky od pi.

Lydie Ondraelcove z Chicago, pripadly sestre Nesudove a M. Noskove; kavu od sestry lioudkove dostala sestra 0zimova. Bylo s tim moc veselosti a, vge dobre dopadlo. Pani Ondraelco-va, z Chicaga zaslala na gi sestre Valeilcoe ye balieek ye kterem byly ukiteene Yea zaslane pro dobro KrouZku: d ye pekne zastery, dve haelcovane deeky a noeni kogile a toto bylo v ge hued rozprodajno za coZ ze srdce pi. Ondrae-' kove ciekujeme. Sestra Petrikova darovala d ye haekovane pot holders a 3 zaloZky do knihy a ty take se hned prodaly. Zapoinnela jsem se minulY mesic zminit, ze sestra Balejova nam_ darovala dve koeieky, ktere prinesly pekne penize. Vgem temto darkynim uprinme dekujeme nebot,' jejich pomoc nam unnoigni konati dobre skutky jako v letech minulych, Je gte se musim zinit, jak rally jseme uvidely po dlouhe dobe na gi sestru Hamuskoyou a tegime se, ze bude zas east() dochazet do KrouZku. Take nas velmi potegilo uvidet sestru Curry, jsme rady, 2e se zotavila, dosti aby mohla prijit zase mezi nas. I sestru Salaeovu jsme privitali rnezi narni, vime, ze kdy'Z je zamestnana, ze neni vldy moZno prijit do schtze. Je gte jsme obdngely peneg ite dary oci, pi. Elizabeth Svoeakove az z N. Yorku tona zde na podzim byla nekolikrate v KreuZlcu) a dar od enniske nav gtevnice pi. Betty Houdkove. Take chci je gte) jednou podelcovat za dary a vilbec v gem, kteri se prieinily o to, aby na g vzacrie vYroeil tak pekne y yznelo. Take sestry hostitelky si zaslouZi uznani za to, darovaly Icavu, re.leko, talite a ubrousky, aby KrolfZek nemel yydani; ten ty sestry, ktere prinesly kvCtiny donau a okra g lily jimi stoly a sestre L. Pavelkove za da,rovani cukrovYch vajireek kaZde sestre â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hned to yyliliaelo vice sla,vriostnei g i kdyZ byl ten Vellicono gni motiv videt.

Take ve schfizi jsme jednaly o tom, mnoho-li sester pojede v priivodu na Polka Festivalu v Ennis 5. kvetna ye syYch krojich a dosti se jich silo. Tedy sestry nezapomente prijit nezklamejte nine, nebot` da to hodne price to sehnat a vyjednat pro nas.

Pripra,vte si kroje a prijdte jiste.

Mile sestry, nag e prig ti schtize se bude konat 3. kvetna a tak hied`te se dostavit v pinem poetu a hodne zay eas, abychom niohly v ge yyridit. Don-

V2STN 1K fano, ze kaZdy butte miti pekne a vesele svatky Velikonoeni a mnoho malovanYch Vajieek. Budte zdravi.

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yak. :Postradaly jsme sestry Zvolanck, Roberts, Petrik 'a Polagek.

Vyrizen 'byl pozdrav od sestry Tupe.

Narozeniny v bieznu mely sestry PISE EMIL IIORELICA Leona Jurica a Olga Ewing, v dubnu Mill bratri a sestry! manarozeniny sestra Stazie TrojaJe gte jednou yam oznamuji a to vgem eek. milovnikfun Ceske reel ; Ze se snaZirne Prejeme mnoho zdravi a v ge dobre aby se uskateenilo take v haustonske do dalgich let. universite vyueovani cestiny. Bylo nano Prog ivala se deka sestre Kopeekove. shbena, de se to mti ge stat trebas i na Druhe sestry .zase byly v kuchyni podzim, ale Urednici university yyloZipekly pernikove srdce a pariaky podle h jejich probiemy. Stat Texas nep,ovonavodu, kterY privezla sestra Kopeekoli penaitou pomoc na nove zalolene z d'eskoslevenska, kdyZ tarn byla kurzy (el projekiy) aZ pozcleji Na, va na na y.g teve. JsOiti velice c.hutne a chvili novo fitraty museji bYt zahrna- dlouh0 y ydrZi, deti si na nich pochutte do nynetglho roeniho rozpoetu tj. ,naji a dobije se nrodavaji v nagem budget, a talc se na g pritomnYch ye schilzi ptali, jaky je skuteenY zajem stanku pri noradanenr "Polka Festimezi nagim !Wein o ueeni Ceske reel a valu". Te2 darovanYch veci nano stale pribYva. Zase nekolik sester prinesly jestli bychom byli my schopni pane darky do sehtize a hlasily, ge to ,spet peneli1o, aby jim to uleheilo v claraji RioliZkti do istanktl, za cog jejich vydani aspen. na rok anebo dva. ygern claret:u pekne dekujerne.

Nage skupina jim ov gem slibila, Vg ude se konati pripravy ku porasi to bereme vaegno na sveclorni, abydanebou "Polka Festivalu", 5. a 6. kvetchom rozsiiili zajem o vyueovani eena, ktery ma L,Yt vet gi a lepgi 110, pieske reel co nejclale a nejvice a ze jsme deglY. take jisti, ze na g eeskY lid prispeje s Ceske sine peeou kolaee a Strtidle, n.ejakou peneZni pomoci. Ano, uz od kterYch se prod() velka, spousta. Jen davna je znamo, ze "Bez price nejsou ani kolaee." Tak prosim, poglete aby to poeasi bylo pekne, nob ted nam stale pr gi a je chladno. nejakY ten darek na tento velice diiMile sestry, na ge prigti schtize bude lelitY program vyueovajni Ceske reei 10. kvetna, tak se zase dostavte ye na University of Houston. Darley mtlyelkem poetu, snarl bude to poeaZete poslat na adresu: Emil Horelica, si teplejgi. c/o Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall Street, S pozdravem Houston, Texas '77008.

RtiZena, ZazvorkOva Na konci dopisu chci podekovat pi.

---SPjnI Stephanii Walzel z Beasley, Texas, za IIISTORIE SEDNE ZNACKY jeji dopis a, darek $10 za neelem vyuOtiskujeroe dne); zajimavV pitspeeovani ee g tiny na University of Houston. Doufana, ze poclruhe bude mit vek, loan) zaslal hr. Petit Sostala z HousLonu prevzany- z cs1. deniktt vice darkil na oznameni.

Mlada fronta. Nejpozortrhodnej gi ov- Se srdeenYm a bratrskym pozdravern Emil Horelica, 228 W. 31st Street gem je, ze oba elanicy se t(kaji smirne fi gne gneho pra giedeeka nageho, Houston, Texas. 77018 bra. Sustaly.

Redakce. ____sp= qT _ Had chodim do technickYch musei.

SICI KR014EK iEN V ENNIS 'Dlouhy zapas elovekaa o to, aby Mu Nage schrtze konand 12. dubna, byla neforemnY kov aloudil nejprve jako koeetne nav gtivena. Fritomno bylo 23 lo u bryeky, 'pozdeji trebo, pro plech elenek. Panove Vilem a Joe Houdek, na karoserii a nakonec jako nepatrVrla, Ja gica a Janieek. (Nazdar, ja na tryska, kterou se dirkami o jsern take Janieek saz.) Poystanim mem zlomicit milimetru vstiikuje do jsme uctily pa,matku zerareleho para noltoveho motoru palivo, je tam, nae Wesley Dvorak, monk' to na gi sestry some videt. A lalyg se nediva muzejni Emmy Dvoralcove. Krou2Zeic vyslovuje hlidae, riniZete si dolconce na nekteresestre Dyorakove uprimnou soustrast ho z veteranti lehce sahnout. Muzeum a zesnulemu lehicY spanek. koprivnicke Tatry je c to zajimavejRally jsme uvidely ye schtizi sestru gi, ze ukazuje, jak se vyvijela jedna Mary Vrla, ktera se pekne uzdravuje ziraelca. Od koearti ze Sustalovy tOpo operaci, ale je gte je hodne slab() a varny, pies aerodynamickY viz Tatra take sestry Millie Vytopil a Mary No- 77 a byl vtibec prvnim takovYm au-

vtnarNIK tern na svelte, arZ k popularnim nakladnim istojedenactkitim, ktere pomohly postavit nejednu velkou stavbu u nos i v zahraniei. Ne v2dy pritoin byla — idayne za p • eclinnichovske republiky budoucnost Tatry tak jasna ‘jako dries. Dlouliodobou perspektivu a odbyt ji zajiSr tatje hver Mezinarodni investiani banky a trvaly -zajem elenskYch zerni RVHP a jeji vYecby.

• Denni rutine se elovek neubrani. V tom okamZiku je Y'Sak presto trochu napeti. Klieek do spinaci skrinky, citevrit vrata tovarni haly, zmaCknout starter — motor se nedoeka ye rozebe'hne, zaraclit jednieku a dalti flakladni tatrovka se skulila z vYrobni linky. Cekti na ni zku:7;ebni jizda a pak cesta k zakaznikiim budto u nos, anebo v jedne z lumina zemi sveta, karn se dnes YyvaZeji' automobily znariky Tatra. jak to vS'echno zaealo? za to mtiZe, alespon podle mistnich kronik, (Zeria. Koptiynicky rodak, Ignite ;Sustala, kterY byl na zku:Sene y e Vidni, se jednoho dne vratil domil. Opustil v.Vhodne zamestnani, protole mu jedna znama napsala, Ze si ho vezme za Man&la. Nakonec z toho sice ale zklamany Sustala se uti do Vidne nevratil. Aby se nejak uzivil, zaeal v Koprivnici s vyrobou bryeek a koetitril.

Ignac Sustala, se narodil 'INES brzy, aby mel co delat s automobily. Presto to byl prave on, kdo poloZil zaklady jejich vYrobe v Koptivnici. Cesta k tomu prirozene nebyla primoeard. Nejdrive se v Sustalo ye tovarrie vyrabely ku v tehdejAim Prusku Aby vkik ukbryeky a kolary. S velkyin fispechem a obchodnickou proziravosti. VZrlyt‘ uZ napriklad v roce 1864 zridil Sustala, pro velkY zajem o sve vYrobky, poboena doy oznim clu, doda yal tam nehotove vozy, iktere pak na miste montovali, a Calounili. Od teZkYch cestovnich povorti, ktere tehdy tradieudebiralo i carske Rusko, nebylo daleko k Zeleznienim y ortn. Nalehaye ie v osmdesatYch letech minuleho stoletit potrebovala rychle se rozvijejici z r eleznieni doprava. .Jak ale zamestnat kvalifikovane ealouniky, lakVrniky, sedlare a kolare, kteri se u vagonft neuplatnili? Co to zkusit s automobily?

To uZ ale ubihala 90. leta a story pan Sustala i jeho etyri synove, kteri "dotahll" koprivnickou tovarnu aZ k Vagonfun, v ni nemeli co delat. Doba

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granderskYch podnikatelfz, kteri se jeSte sami. umeli pcstavit do dilny, vzit do ruky nastroj a atkazat, jak se to ei ono deli., davno minula. Nestaeil ;Urn finanene dech a tak vedeni v Koprivnici prevzala neosobni, ale kiipitalove silna akciova spoleenost. Traduje se, cjie Igirac Sustala zemrel (v roce 1891) prave v okarnZiku, kdy podpisoval listinu, ktercu preda yai tovarnu do vlastnict yi akeionarti.

Pryni autornobil, kterY v Koprivnici spatril svetlo sveta v roce 1897, se jrnenuje "President" a vypadd skoro jako koear, jen mu chybi vpredu kone. 'President" ale kone take ma, jenzc vzadu v inotcru, umistene decentne v becine, kde kotiary mivaly prostor pro zavazadla. Nebylo jich mnoho, asi pet. Na vie talc-1y Benztiv etyrtaktni dYouvaleovY leZaty motor o obsahu 2,75 litru nestaeil. Ale "President" jel a v roce 1898 zviddl dokonce cestu do Vidne, na jubilejni rakouskou vYstavu. Dnes stoji v pralsicem Technickem muzeu.

- Jakou hodnotu ma u "Presidents" onen privlastek prvni? Nejlepe to vyjadrila publikace- yyclana k 70. vYroel vYroby •autornobilit v Koprivnici. Tatra si nedela narok na prvenstvi phi YYrobe automobilit ye stredni Vvrope.

Mnoho vynalezeit se uZ drive s fispechem pokusilo sestrojit pouZitelne motorove vozidlo. "Tathe priorita pr yniho eeskoslovenskeho a ye spoiltosti s tehdejSim ReografickYra roalelenina Evropy take rakousko-uherskeho tovarensky vyrobeneho automobilu a dale stredoe yropskeho zavodu, kterY od roku 1897 nepretrZite a s Uspechem vyrabi aZ do dr.Cmich dna motorovel vozidla."

"President" byl ov'Sem jenom. zaeatkem. Pitivodni tatrovacka koncepce vznikla teprve pozdeji, kdyZ dr. ing. Hans Ledwinka zkonstruoval typ Tatra 11. S autem, ktere melo centralni troubu, na niZ byl vpredu pevne primontovan vzdiuchem chlazenV motor, vzadu rozvodovka a na stranach etyri vYkyvne, nezavisle perovane polonapravy, se verejnost sezna7 mila poprve v roce 1923. JeHC nyni je obea.s videt na eeskoslovenskYch silnicich.

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Koncem liners tohoto roku vykroell k bernartickemu hitittivku snarl nejyetAi a nejimbozantnej§.1 pohrebni prayod, jaky tato rnala jihoeeska obec kdy zaZila. Nebylo take divu,. nebot' v rakvi odpoeivala 'Zena, ktera svYin YY-

znamem nresahla nejen hranice kraje, ale i statu — doktork y Vlasta Kalalova.

U2 poeatky jeji einnOsti byly stejne vyjimeene jako jeji .pozdejSi osud. Byla jednou z prvnich zen, ktere promo-. valy na pralske lekarske fakulte (roku 1922) ; prieemZ zaroveri s vedomostmi lekafskymi si odna.§ela do 2ivota i znalost deviti jazykil (vedle evropskYch i nekolik orientalnich). Jeji neobyeejnY zajem o Orient, kterY se projevil intensovnim studiem tropic-. kych nemoci, ji o nekolik let pozdeji phivedl i k rozhodnirti vybudovat na Blizkem vychode zdravetnicke zatizeni a pomahat lidem ye zdravotnicky nejzaostalejSich statech, zvla3ite arabskYm. Z"enarn, kterym tradieni: mravy zakazovaly nechavat se aeti)ovat od lekatft-mual. A tak si jejich driveru po ceJYch 8 let ziskavala deska, lekarka. chirurgicka klinika v Bagdadu, kterou dr. Kalalo ya zalelila, si ziskala, ,mono v celem arabskem 51/6'0. Pro dok-. torku Kalalo you znamenalo onech 7 let v Bagdaciu nejen roky nejintenzivnerSi prate (jak chirurgicke, tak publikaeni), ale i roky jeji tivotni lasky.

S italskYm obchodnikem Georgem di Lotti prijela pozdeji po Svatbe do Bernardo a zde zili i se sVYrrii dvema detmi. Ale ‘Stesti, ktere hazel() doposud miner jejiho Zivota spravnou stranou vzhtru, se niece jen jednou zmililo. A orlice( nejen to na rubu one fiktivni mince, ale tentokrate riSska) zalehla phi svem padu 8. kvetna 1945 celou roclinu desivou sloe. Ki-eeovita agorae ustupujicich faiSistiti rortriaila vYstrely telo jejiho mu2e, Obou deti, dlouholete shri,ebne i pani doktorky.

Jen diky tomu, ze ji esesa.ci povaNwali za mrtvou, phezila. Ani dal gi roky, strayer-le na cestach pO svelte (SSSR, USA, Skandinavie, Italic aj.), pfednavysoce ocenovane lekafskYnii kapacitami .z celeho sveta i obyeejnymi kterYm pfiblMovalo kulturni tradice na geho naroda (nape. v Norsku, kde ji. dva tYdny pobytu staaily k tomu, aby byla schopna predna get v norgtine), nedovedly pfinest zapomneni. vekem silila Zaroveri s I dlouho,rvajki nemoc a 15. finora letoAniho roku koneene r.a,byla phevahy 'nad 'Zivotem. 2ivotni kredo doktorky Vlasty Kalalove bylo stejne nenateticke, ale stejne hluboke jako cello jeji pritice. "Smrt je jen faZi ",ivota," fikala. 13ohu2e1 o ni to posledni slovo plati ui jen v minulem Case, (KLI)

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Oznameni fad& schilze JARNI SCHUZE OKRSKIT Jarni schtize tketiho (III.) okrskd se 'bude konat v nedeli 20. kvetna, u du eislo 66, Waco.

• • [Jarni schtze etvrteho (IV.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 29. dubna u McKinsey Park Plaza na Broadway v Lubbock. Rad dislo 157 bude hostem, • • Jarni schlize sedineho (VII.) okrsku se bude konat 29. dubna, 1973. fiAd eislo 107, Floresville bude hostem.

----SPJST-PODZIMNI SCHUZE Podzimni schtze prvniho (I.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 28. Mina, 1973.

Podrobnosti pozdeji).

• Podzimni schilze druheho (II.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 19. srpna v American Legion Hall v Taylor.

• • ,Podzimni schilze pateho (V.) okrsku se bude konat 7. kijna 1973. Rad Cislo 172, Pasadena, bude hostem.

—SPJ8T---V6novani noveho kadu 6'. 176, Northwest Houston se bude konat 20, kvetna v KC sini, 4118 Southerland. (Dalpodrobnosti pozdeji.)

• • Otevkerti nove sine a tanceni zaba,•-a kadu eislo 74, Lovelady, 4. eervence. tkedni venovani sine bude oznameno na pozdej g datum. (Podrobnosti tYkajci se zalaitosti, pozdeji).

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VASTNIK varn bych to byla rekla den predtim.

Vite to tedy dues a doufam, ae se neopoyaZite nee° napred prozraditi. Rikate, jak jsem vain mila a ae ygechno pro mne podstoupite a nyni tedy mate prileaitost to dokazati."

"Ale tohle je priaS silne. Sama uznejte, 2e jako mua

"To je vyloueeno," zavrtela hlavou.

"Vec si ujecinal bratr a ten ma svou hlavu. Chcete-li pkijmouti dobrou radu, vezmete vec, jak je a delejte, jako byste byl spokojen. Abyste vedel vSechno, bratr ua s Madase mvyjednal, ze z kostela se pojede k nenm do dvora 'dervenky, kde bude podavan malY zakusek, a potom lined odjedou mladi manZele do Prahy. Ja pojedu za nimi za dva tiny."

"...mlecti," vpadia mu ostre de "Opakuji, ∎ e si te.o take ja, protoao se s vast 2enou nechci setkatl." "'Sok, tohle je trapeni," zanatikal neryosne. jsern se ua, ae bude vSe na nejlepSi tests a ae se mi ulevi anove : trampoty me oeekavaji. .,ena 1 ids smrtelne zranena a stane se je4e "Za,let'Zi vain tolik na jeji prima?" rekla aStepaene. "Domnivala jsem se, ze tougte po svem, osvobozeni od ni a zatim jste v jejim vleku dale. Kdybych vekila vasim slibtun do budoucna,' to bych se Seredne zklamala, a dobre, ae to napied vim."

"Vy mi stale nerozumite nebo nechcete • rozumeti," stYSkal si. "Jsem. ua vysilen boji doma a rad bych v klidu upravil svuj pomer k Olze. Cim vice ji podraalim, tim vice prekaZek mi bude Itlasti. Vern kozel svedectvi Madasovo, ale asTori zmente to svaeinu u neho.

Vystrojime ji v lese nebo zajedeme do Syrakova; bude to velmi hezky vypadati, kclyk je kus testy ptii ocijezdu vyprovodime a cestou s nimi na, chvili se v syrakovskera hotelu zastavime.'

"Nebud'te, pkiteli, tak detinsky a umoudtete se," povidala mu srdeeneji a sama ho za ruce yzavM, stiskla je tenle. "Bud`te rad, ae je to tak aranZoYano. Bude to pro vaaj Z"..enu zdravd lekce; jiste uciti hrot, kter:y je ne proti y am, ale proti ni namiken. Snad ji piece zustalo trochu studu a buds yeccle okoli bude o veci si povidati a pkirozene ze ji nikdo nepoch ydli. Vezme si z toho poueeni pro bu,doucnost a a2 se dostavi snatek po pkipacie; as vy se odhodlate vyjasniti svuj pomer k ni, bude volnejSi a vyhne se vekejnemu skancialu. Bud`te fist, ae jsem si to v:Sechno dobke promyslila, na vSechno jsem pamatovala a potom jsem si kekla, takhle ae to bude nellep'81. Nemratte se uZ, nic yam to nesiugi."

"Rada nechce po siiatku k nam zajiti? ilftsle se ptal.

"Ne, bude lope, kdy to zvite napied. Je tak rozezlen, ae' se nechce se svou pristi tchyni ani setkati a Gabriela je tehoZ mineni. Chteli to oznamiti az pied odchodem do kostela, ale

Lichotive se k nemu pkiblilila a jeji dotyk jako by ho vz.pruZil. "fteknete mi, Albino, mate pomer s Madasem nebo ne?" ptal se nalehave.

"Dovolte, y ak otazka zni jako ura.2ka," ohrazovala se zdanlive doteena.

OMANI USVITU Roman Napsal Bohunill Zahradnik-Brodskk Pokraenvani

25 "Jsem snad nejake lehke (levee, ktere strida miloyniky, jak ji kdy napadne?

Projevila jsem veci yarn dost velikou slabost a sama se divim, jak jsem mohla se Yam oddat, ale to bylo vinou meho yam:cern a jarai nalada prirody spoluprisobila. Dries bych snad ji2 byla moudiejSi, ale prave proto, de jsera tak bezelstne se dala yarni \Testi, met byste si toho vaaiti a nesniaovati mne takovjim, podeziranim."

"Nemohu za to, nezlobte se na mne," aadal ji a vida, ze chce od neho odstoupiti, zachytil ji a bliae k sobs zaze pritahl. Rozmluva se konala na kraji lesa a pani Paulo ya, ohlednuvAi se opa,trne, dovolila, aby ji k sobs nul. "Reknete mi, ae me mate rada a na jineho ae nemyslite." ".ono, jen vas main rada, vy divochu, a nekdy se sarna sebe ptam, jak jsem, mohla bYt: tak slaba, Ze jsem, bez rozm9-Sleni vaeho Idkani 'poslechla. Nesmite ine dobroty nadualvat a vdeeno vzponrinat na krasne chvile nakho setkani."

"VZdyl,` ja vzpominam a proto jste tolik drand. Vidite, ae jsem ye vaSich rukou jako vosk a ae vain nemohu odepriti, co bych nikdy nikomu nepo, vela. Opravdu myslite, ae se to svaeina u Madase neda zmeniti?"

"Opravdu a poslechnete mne. Sam budete potom rad, ae jste to tak udelal.

A radim yam, abyste se snaail s Madasem pkatelAteji se stikati. Jste pkece oba statka.B., zaujimate v krajine vY[z, [ naene postaveni, kaac1y a vas ma sve osobite ; dobre vlastnosti, a bude tedy (Pro vas obapolne vYhodne, kdy' se stanete pkateli."

"To by on musil ustati se sqmi posmechy."

"Jakmile mu ultaZete pkatelskou tvak, budei on srdeenWi a za kratkY eas zmizi •sie, co vas [rozdelovalo."

"Uvidime, jak se veci vyvincu. Bude to pro 'mne trpky ofiAek, as k nenru piljdu, ale varn k vuli se obetuji. Snad to uznate a ted`, pokud je:ste zde jste, projevite ml vetSi neZnost, nea jste ji v poslednim Case projevovala."

"To varn Mohu slilbiti," povidala thotive se na neho divajic.

"DokaZte to," nalehal rozpaluje se.

"Vite sam, ze v tulle dobu je v lose nebezpeeno," napominala ho mrzute.

"Litre pracuji na polich a budeme bezpeeni."

"Poektejte na zitkek."

"Nebudu ,eekati. Vyhovel jsem vam [[ a mam naroky oeekavati, ae take vy mi vyhovite."

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Chvili vahala, dost mrzute bloudila chvili pohledem pc) zemi, ale potoni zveclla blavu a prstem mu zahrozila.

"Jste nezvedeny a rozmazleny nu2," povidala s p ratelskou vreitkou. "Pi g nas nekdo, ,budete vy vinen."

"Beru na sebe v S i eenny vinu, te."

ZaMi do lesa a kdyJanula vedor domft vracel, ptemital o deetine snatku. Dovoleni dal, lehce se pies to ptenes1 a ted` pi• emYSiel, Fend donia fici, co si Kavina ujednal. Prod by ji to Fikal, pomyslil si vzdoroviee.

Nemluvi ani s nine, ani s Gabrielou, nepta, se kdy a jak snatek bude, a Gabriela take nic nepovicla. Takove veci si obvykle matka s deerou poviclajt a lcdyF ani ta, ani ona o torn riczaeina, prod by prove on do -Who prsty strkal, Jen, at' se derti, bude, to opravdu pro niz drave, kdr2 uvidi, ze Bite pied ni z doinova utikd.

1.1(74

Mohla ji aspon trochu vyho yeti, nekolik din novoinanZely na Ratyni panechati. Bylo by to bYvalo hezke, kdyby bYvali prvni dny sveho opojeni ztravili v demacira hnizcle. Kakla jinn matka byla by v tomto oliledu radostne ka•Fdou °bet' ptinesla a starala se, aby provclana (tura z domova odchazela v poyznesene nalade. — Tohle„ co se nyni chysta., je prirezenym dtislecikern, jejiho jednani. Bude se o tom hovoiiti nejenom ye theta, ale cele okoli si bude povidati, Fe Janulova deem odeMa, z clomova, aniF tam po svem snatku nem do fist vzala. i2ena ma, podivnou a tvrdou hlaym uvaiFoval N,je se v ni, nehne, nejevi Fadnehe •zajmu nebo zveda y osti, nepta se dcery, ySiechno hotovo- a nezaponmela-li na nic, co bude y e sve dornacnosti potrebovati. Ciz.i pani se ji musila ujmouti a dokonce, kclyF ji Gabriela pi nejake pr'esttelce tekla, Fe aby na jeji snatek do kostela chocilla, souhlasne prikYvIa. "Nebyla bych :31a, i kdybys mi to netikala," p ovidala pokojne. 'Neni prijemne poclivani na vzdorvitou dceru, ktera, se Fene do sve zahuby a kte,re jsou cizi lido mrleisi ne2 vlastni matka. Doma se za tebe pomodlim, aby to osud tVrcile netrestal za the nevlidne jednani."

"Modli se za koho chee, ja o to ne„;, 1 stojim."

"Jen abys nestala, az uF bude poZde. A bud' tak laskava, clokud jsi damn, bud' mld, nebo se zdverileji chovej.

Nestrplin, abys wine uraFela, prOto2e jsem zde dosud pani jai"

"Ano, jsi pani a proto nemaS pro nine mateiskou lasku. Nic jsi ml nedala a nernam, prod ti bYti voleena."

Matka chtela jeSte nee° i ici, potom vdak beze slova yySi la yen. 2e svatebCane ptijdou po oclda ykach do Madasova dvorce, kde bude pro ne uclaystana masita snidane, dovedela se pani janulova od civorske deladky. Krajem letele 1.12 hejno po yesti, piipravy, ye dvorci kon.ane staly se ptedmetem rwah a kleptA, a ratynska eeladka 'Lace nesla, ee jejich pani je jako polovieni netvor lidena. Take se tesili, Fe v den snatku bude price odpbeivati a Fe - as pen dostatek piva dostanou. Mobil by svatebeaninn uchystati privitani, neco by jiste kaplo a udelali by si clobrV den. Mrzelo je, Fe suad budou o to pli•praveni a hubovali mezi sebou.

V ptedveder sdatku Fafat jim oznamil, Fe zitra veder po ,praci bode ySi eeladce rozdaigo pgaso a pivo nebo, si, Fe to dostanou v neddli. To je dobie naladilo, a kdyF, rano ptiji'Fclely, do Ratyne povezy pro svatebeany, zvedave se divali, km° pojede. oekali, Fe milostpani take pojede a pani Olga nevzpirala se v cluclut jeti.

Pod zdanlivou inaskou lhostejnosti bylo jeji srdce jako ve varu. Jeji- mateistvi se hlasilo, teFka sklidenost ji -zaujala a sania, se ptala, podind ii si sprayne. 0" ekala rano ye svem pokoji, piijde-li Gabriela, za ni a Dolada-li za jeji pocFehnani". Snad :pti tom,.pronese, prosbu, aby na jeji snatek jela, a udini-li to srcled,nymi slovy, vyhovi ji a pojede.

Chvile utikaly, videla oknern ptijacleti povozy, videla rude pobihajleiho von ku y e slavnostnm ithoru, videla radu Madase, pani doktorovou, ale k jejim dvetim se nikdo nepilblizil. Na chodbe byl hlahol blast, na okamFik umlkl, jako by se ti venku raclili, nekdo ji zavolati, a v ohromnem rozechveni Fla sama ke dvetim, aby je oteviela a naznadila, Fe deka. Ned Iceim,-dona, slyS"ela dupot po schodech a rnimodek vrativ'Si se k oknu, .spatula Gabrielu usedati vedle otce do kodaru. Milena take sin, vedle rady se posadila a uF povozy vyji.Fdely ven. iZaapela jako ranena,, rukama zalomila, dlane k dela ptitiskla a kleknuy'ai na Fidli, rozplakala se jako male rite.

K zoufani smutno ji bylo pi vzpomince, Fe porodila deti, do pTO ne pracovala, kvtidi rant vAechnO od -muFe sna'Sela a ted` Fe ty cleti se ji sickly, pohrdly ji • a- misto laskY nenavisti jisplaceji. VC-

Ve attedu 25. dubna 1973 dela, Fe velkou veteln-u na torn ma, jeji mud, ale kdyby byl sebe vinnejS1, Bite nikdy nema zanevtiti na sve rodide a zyla gte ne na matku, kdya co zleho by matce vytklo, Proplakala hodinu a tiesouci se jeji rty •pronaSely tichou modlitbu za tu, ktera v tete chvili se ocidavala, svenut priStimu mudi. Nidim at' nebe jeji dite nepotresta, at' ji da ptemiru dobra a Stesti, protoFe byla ptes yedeena, jak se jednou v duSi ditete, dues tvrcleho. ozve vYeitka a clostavi se vadomi spachaneho ptikoti. ;Dust u2, tekla si odhodlane, boj musi bYti dobojovan a jeji svedomi je eiste. Gabriela je fir, pro ydana, a ji na- • stava povinnost starati se o hnizdo, kam se budou jednou deti ,osudem, zmenen& vrateti. t7trela s ()di, omyla je studenou vodou a pokud mohla nejklidneji, Fla do kuchyne a odtud yen do dvora a na pole. Dobie zachycovala plache pohledy eeladky, zkoumave patranenvadi-li se di neplaae-li, ale ani sloyem se nezminila a udelovala sive rozkazy. Mud s Milenou k obedu neptijedou, bude tedy moci traviti na kde se vazalo posledni obill.

Nekolikrate podivala se smierem, kde byl &Ur Cervenka, a vFclycky se ji hotce srdce sevielo vedomini, tarn, de je veselo a tam Fe asi jsou pronaSnny vtipy, jak vytrestali necitelnou statkatku. Snad dokonce miadi manFele ani hned neodjedou a ubytuji se u Madasa, aby ostuda byla yetk a aby vetejnost je'Ste vice proti ni po§tvali. Ale asi ye etyti hodiny vratil se kodi, ktery sy atebeany vezl na stanici, a povidal, Fe jel zpatky velmi volne, proto'Ze cestou na stanici musil hone hodne popohnati, aby nebyl vlak zmeAlcan. !Tedy jsou opravdu prye a v 6ervence se hoduje. MO se asi napije a kdovi, co bude vyvadeti. Divila se, Fe take Milena tam tak dlouho zustala, adkoliv podle, jejiho chovani se domnivala, do mezi ni a Gabrielou bylo neptatel, styi.

Milena by byla rada hned z kostela doma edjela. Ke snatku jela z jakehosi vzdoru, aby si nemyslili, Fe je zoufala a Fe nedovede snesti ztratu Kavinovu, adkoliv jeji nitro bylo dosud jako v horedce a jeji litost byla hluboka, a paleiva. Ale pani doktorova se ji zrnocnila a ten& nasilim ji vlekla do dvora.

"To by bylo krasne, abyste nami utikala," domlouvala ji pfatelsky. "Snottbenci odjedou a na chvili se pobavime.

Tatinek bude rozlitostnen a musite ho trochu potUiti. Vidite, de jsme zde sari

Ve settedu 25. dubna 1973 mezi selbou, pan spravce Popelik je mouthy pan, a po sousedsku se pobavinie."

"Pojette, sieeno," pobizel ji take spravce ze sousedniho panstvi Popelik, ktereho Madas za druheho svecika navrhi a pozval. Byl to vdovec asi petaatyricetilety, klidny a malomluvny mua, poaivajici povesti vYborneho hospodate a eestneho mute. 'á take nerad chodim na hostiny, ale tohle je vYjimka a bylo by nam bez vas smutno."

Vlidna jeho slova deinkovala vic nea lichoceni pani doktorove. Sla trochu ostYchave a zvedave se rozhliaela po dvvoie, jeji sice znala, ale kde dosud nebyla. Vedela, ae se Madas s otcent nemeli MAL a bala se, aby Madas nedal najevo nejakY odpor proti vetrelcin.

Ale Madas zdal se byti jako vymenen. Velmi privetive a srdeene je zval, a kdy2 snoubenci po chvili odjeli, nedovolil, aby ostatni odchazeli.

"Nikdy- u2 se mi nedostane cti, abych tak mile hosty vital a proto vas neputim. Je zde vaeho, eeho hrdlo ji(119 i piti, a proto s chuti do toho." '"Musime poslechnouti," soudil spra y -cePoplikratesyobcnkMileo.

"Posadte se, sleeno, sednu si vedle vas, protoae, 'bohuael, zde neni aaalnY mla.denec, kterY by se k y am lepe hodil nea start' pan." '"Jsem tomu rada," iekla take pH.telsky, protoae ji laskavY ton spravelly dojimal. "Nejste, pane spravee, ostatno tak star a mne neni dnes do 2-ad-. ne vesele zabavy." ‘`Dekuji za poklonu, to mne vaak mladaim neudela. Mohla byste bYti mou dcerou a lituji, ze ji nejste, Mel jsem take dcernakU, 'byla to ma radost, z ylaate, kdy2 mi aena zemiela, jedine me Ovotni uoteaeni, ale ztratil jsem ji, kdya. ji bylo dvanact let. Spain dostala. kat nemoc hued nerozpoznal a snad kdyby i byl rozpoznal, stejne mi ji smrt urvala. Zemtela zanetem mozkovYch blan, nekolik dni se uboaaeek trapila, aa zhasla. Nemam nikoho, kdo by mi byl blizkY a nic bych si z toho nedotal, kdybych zemfel. Promitate, nemam rozum, takoveredi ke svatebnimu dni se riehodi a met bych mitt rozum nevykladati y am takove hlouposti Budu opatrnejai a vy nic na me povidani nedbejte. Chcete trochu vina?"

"Dekuji, nebudu piti, lee; vodu," dekovala s deasti se na neho divajic.

"Jak ,je liho, nebudu vas nutiti. Bude se yam po sestkiece stYskati, ae?"

"Myslim, ae nebude. Ona nebyla ke nine hodn5,."

"Opravdu?" podivil se a patrave se na ni zadival. "Nekdy se takove \Pact stavaji a jen eas je maze vyleeiti. Tedy aspon jezte, domaci pan opravdu se vyznamenal."

U druheho konce stolu posadil se Janula vedle pani doktorove a Madas obsadil misto po druhem boku vdovy. Deuce, zjednane z piedniho syrakovskeho hostince, posluhovalo a podavalo jidla. Janula oaivoval, starosti ho opouately a s chuti jedl. Take pani Albine chutnalo a Madas, vypiv sklenku ru, zdal se bYti ;re vYborne nalade.

"Krasne nam to dnes dopadlo," povidal bera si studena jidla. 'Poeasi bylo velmi v kostOe bylo \Jae brzo odbyto a mladi manacle ua putuji do sveho hnizda. Mel" zde zdstati, byli bychom sedeli aa do rana, co' ovaem mititeme i bez nich udelati. Milostpani, okuste tato kuratka v rosolu, jsou vyborna. Nebo tento aho y s majonezou je velmi pikantni. Teprve yeera mi ho od znameho mlynate od reky ale podatil se."

"Vaeho ochutnam, budte beze strachu, mnoho vam toho'nezbude."

"Tim milejal mi to bude. "Skoda. tea. milostpani Janulova nepti gla. jiste by se byla mezi nami pobavila. Kdybych vedel, ze by mne poslechla, dal bych zapfahnouti a dojel bych pro M. Co myslite, nevyhnala by mne?"

"Neni to moano, vite snad sam, jak je podivin. Dcera se ji vdava a ona beha po polich, jako by se bala, ze ji de okradou. Je to jeji vaaen a zrekl jsem se ua vSi nadeje, ae se zmeni. Na yak zdravi, milostpani!"

Nalil sobe i pani Albine dinky vina a pfit'ukaval.

"Oho, to take ja si volal Ma.das. "Milostpani je naafi kralovnou a Musime ji prati, aby jeate dlouho byla mezi nami."

•klenieky 2azvonily a take Milena musila si piipiti. Omoeila pouze sve rty a posta-vila eiaku na still. Take malo jedla, protoae cele jeji nitro bylo sevreno dz4snou bolesti. Jela do kostela pouze proto, aby jednak naposledy Kavinu videla. jednak aby si o ni nemyslili, ae je nejak zoufala, nicmene zakouaela muka hole. Posledni dry dnem i noel na sve zklamani myslila, pfemitala, kdo vlastne zavinil, ae ona byla odstreena, Vaechna jeji nenavist soustfedovala se .proti pani Peaulove.

Ta a nikdo jin:y zavinila, ze Gabrele byla dana pfednost. Ona to byla, ktera

ji tehdy do lesa zavedla a tam lisne ji povidala, ae by s bratrem St'astna nebyla, ze ma sve rortriary a ae by jeji povaha jeho slabosti nesnesla. NahuCola ji toho tolik a ona ye svem zmatku ji verila a nechala se °Santa zcle sledovala pani .doktOrovou pozornYra pohledem, trebaae to einila velmi nenapadne. Videla jak je Albina rozjaiena, jak dychtive pije a jak jeji pohledy brzy na otce a brzy na Madasa ohnive se upiraji .Pozorovala obnaaerie jeji ruce a hluboky vYstrih odevu a neualo ji, ae muaove na jeji t elo upiraji chtive pohledy, kterYna ona jiste rozumi a kte} .76 yydraZduji koketnimi a vyzYvavYmi pohyby.

Neni to hodna aena, tahlo ji hlavou.

Je•li vdovou, proe ' se nevdav a a ne yclavii-li se, proe vyhledava, spoleenost muCU. Zda se ji, 2F, Madas svYm kolenem se opira o jeji nohu a byla by -velmi rada zjistila, je-li tomu tak. Spravce chvilemi ji oslovoval, ptal se ji, dim se doma bavi , pomaha-li matinee vakiti a pojede-li na podzim clo Prahy do nejake zabavy.

"Shad nikam nepojedu," pOkreila rameny, "nic mne to netai."

"Ale bude teaiti. Mladi chee svai toodil a byla byste blahov-a, abyste trachu naladickYch radosti neuthia, AC se provdate, nastanou vam starosti, a potom se usa do zabav nechce. Kdya jsem byl svobodnYm adjunktem, hrozne rad jsem si zatancoval, ale potorn, kdya jsem se oaenil, sedel jsem ovaem Boma.

Vase pani matinka take za svobodna si rada zataneila, paniatuji se na ni z jed ne zabavy. Tuze krasna to byla sleana."

"Vy 3ste znal mou maminku za svobodna?" podivila se oZivujia.

"Ovaem, to jsem byl docela rnladieky adjunkt a ona oviaem byla ua tehdy dama, ke ktere jsme se my, nejmlaclai, nemohli priblizovat. Zavicieji jsme Stastnejaim, 'ae se mohou odvaziti brati ji k tanci, a hadali jsme, fie van pan otec ji ulovi. BYval take hezkym mutaem a vedelo se, ae ma krasny majetek."

Rozpovidal se s ni o sverri mladi a o onech dobach, kdy byla pani Janulova jeate svobodnym cleveetenr. Pozaporninali na ostatni spoleenost, ktera byla kaadou hodinu rozjaf:enejai. Po vine pustill se do piva a zase k vinu se vraceli.

Pani Peaulova 'pila take atznive, oei ji planuly, oblieej zraaovel a jeji chovani stavalo se rozpustilejai. 3rzy zparva, brzy zleva ji jeji sousede an ruku chytali, naklaneli se, jakoby by chteli cosi dilverneho rid, ale jejich pohledy laene zachycovaly olirysy jejiho tela.

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28 Kdyby se byla ted` Milena divala, byla by jiste 2,achytila, jak jejich nohy hledaji nohy jeji a jak nokdy prim° vyzYvave se k ni tisknou.

"Ano, vase matinka e vYborna pani," povidal spravce klidne pokuruje dont-nik a vkcek zaujat divei libeznesti sve sousedky. "Troc,hu sjce svou starostlivost prchan, mohla by si uleviti a svetiti, trochu clohledu svenau zkutateniti salmi, ale to uz jaksi nopovaaije ZP. vhodne. Okoha zkukni hospodari ji za vzor a vase Celadka je ji oddana, jako by byla jejich matkou. jal jsem asi dvakrat eelediny, knell od vas odeSli, ale nebyli tt nine spoko.joni it vraceli se za nekolik mesien zpet." je zla?"

"Neiikali o mamince, divila se uprimne.

"Jak to, rola? No, nic takoveho newvidali. DrZi pry rla poradek, vSecimo musi konati; jak naHcli, ale 111C1 potora uznani a stara se, aby eelacice nic ze eivotnch potieb nechybelo. Zvykli po•i'adku a &elite praci a rikaji, ze se ji .2adnY spravce nevyrovna. Ostatne jest to videti pin. prvnim pohledu na pole a na v(h dvur. ZkuSenY • odbornik nemusi se na nic ptati a lehee vkchno postiThne. VYbornou matinku mate, 'cia'Zte si "Ja, jsem tomu nerozumela," povidaii la jakoby zahanbene a sklopila oel. "O-na na nos byla trochu prisna."

"Prove to pfisnost byla vain k cicibre mu, budou z vas clobnd hospodyne, loci-

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Vtom se strhl kink, nekolik s. klenic se na stole piekotilo •a kclyZ, se Milena podivala, spatrila otce 1 Madasa, jak vyskoeili a jak colt zardeli proti sobe stoji meri se sviticima se oeintil. Bylo na inch znati, use jSou podnapili a take rozjarepan doktorova byla pies na.

"Vy jste, nesluSny elovek," kfteel Janula vztokle hroze . p6sti jehe obWej hone,_ do krvava. ''J"P se raftkle opowl'Ali Mai Alliinu a brati jj kolem. past!?

Myside, zo je to nejaka sklepniee?"

"Nestyclo, table budete time povidati?" tUki Madas a obe pesti ywoti neTna vztahoval. mEim na to pravo, rozamite? Ja jsein svobodny mu gs a iieobu si ji vziti, bttdu li chtiti, ale vy . jste story zaletnik, kterY jak 2 .1v nodal ne sukni pokoj. Myslite. ze nevitmkolik ZenskYch isLe svecn? Jolt 11:1M .1(a'ai(1, sluzka ze staje byla clobra? Jab jste musil na sve nernanZelske dtti platiti?

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SPJST Entertainment Calendar FOR SPJST MEMBER LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, April 27 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited.

Friday, May 4 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public i nvited.

Saturday, May 5 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 6 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3 p. m.

Friday, May 11 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited.

Friday, May 18 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited.

Friday, May 25 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited --SPJST--Lodge No. 9, Snook Sunday, April 29 — District Sales cpresentatives' Banquet Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting Sunday, May 20 — Dance: New Sounds — 7 to 11 Saturday, May 26 — District Youth Leaders' Workshop SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Sunday, April' 29 — March of Dimes Benefit Dance — Tommy Hill —SPJSTLodge No. 24, Cyclone Sunday, April 29 — The Moods of Country Music; 7 to 11 p.m. $2 per person Dress and Pantsuits for women; men, no blue jeans.

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, April 28 — Polka and popular music by Jodie Mikula Orch.

Saturday, May 5 and 6 — Ennis Polka Festival featuring the following: Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Jodie Mikula, and Orchestra; 4-7, Charlie Patak and Orchestra; 7-10 — Harold Strand; 10 till ? — Johnny Mensik Orchestra.

Sunday: 2-5 p.m. — Peppermints; 5 till ? — Ellinger Combo.

Saturday, May 26 — Jodie Mikula, Saturday, June 9 — Starlites of Waco Saturday, June 23 — Vrazels Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m.

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

Vt8TNX/C Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, April 28 -- Dance: Lee Roy Matocha —SPJST-Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 28 — The Versatile!

Lodge No. 39, Bryan 977 t urday, April 28 — The Social Combinations Saturday, May 5 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 12 — A. J. and The Debbonaires Saturday, May 19 — John and The Heart 0' Texas Boys Saturday, May 26 — Billy and The Makers Lodge No. 40, Hillje Friday, April 27 -- Sammy and the Midnighters Saturday, April 28 — Barons Friday, May 11 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, May 12 — Jef and The Kickers Friday, May 18 — Barons Saturday, May 26 — Dulwich Fox (Former Experience) Thursday, May 31 — Battle Dance: Jeff and The Kickers and Triumphs Saturday, June-9— Krystal Blue Friday, June 15 — Jef and The Kickers Sunday, June 17 — Jesse Hickl Saturday, June 23 — Triumphs Friday, June 29 — Barons --SPJST-Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, April 28 — Dance: Adolf Hofner —SPJSTLodge No. 48, Beyersville Saturday, April 28 — Rix Slaughter and the Goodtimes (country and western). Admission $1.50 per person. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday, May 6 — Regula'; monthly meeting, 2 p.m. (one hour earlier).

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, April 28 — Leo Majek Orch.

Saturday, May 5 -- Vrazel Saturday, May 12 — Hi-Toppers Orch.

Saturday, May 19 — Otis Beck and The Best Yets Saturday, May 26 — Harold Strand and the Fishermen -SPJST-Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Sunday, May 13 -- Fishfry and dance; music by The Living Kings Saturday, June 9 — Dance; music by The Frontiersmen Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 28 — Firemen's Dance; music by Louis Steffek and the

Wednesday, April 25, 1973 Versatiles Saturday, May 12 — Dance: Otis Beck and the Best Yets Sunday, May 27 — Annual picnic and aance; music by Joe Patek and Louie Steffek and the Versatiles —sed Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, April 28 — Annual Softball Team Benefit Dance; Johnny Mensik Orch.

Tuesday, May 1 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 — Dance: Charlie Adamcik's Polka. Tones Tuesday, May 8 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 — Dance: Jodie Mikula and his Band Monday, May 21 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 29 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 2 — Battle Dance: Czech Mates and Chas. Patak, Jr. Polka Band 'Tuesday, June 5 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 — Dance: Leroy Matocha and his orchestra Monday, June 18 — Lodge meeting, '7;30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26 — Game time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 30 — Dance: Harcid Strand's Fishermen — SPJ STLodge 'No. 87, Temple Meeting night, 2nd Friday of month.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, April 28 — Ray Jurecka Friday, May 11 — Princess Ball: Clarence Baca Orchestra Breakfast is served in the main dining room at our Saturday night dancea and special dances.

Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Supper served from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

—SPJST-Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, April 28 — Dance; music by Polka Peppermints of Dallas Sunday, May 13 — Reg. lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Special Mother's and Father's Day program Sunday, May 20 — Dancer Bill Kucera and the Czech Mates, 4 to 8 p.m.

Sponsored by the Youth Club Saturday, June 2 — Dance; music by The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Sunday, June 10—Regular lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

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Waco Saturday, May 26 — Gary Lee of Dallas Saturday, June 9 — Johnn y Mensik of Ennis Saturday June 23 — Peppermints of Dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

Reg. lodge meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall at 945 E. Shaw — Phone 472-9356.

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No. 142, Houston Thursday, April 26 — Board of Trustees' meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 — Free Dance; music by The Country Roads — country-western Friday, May 4 — Lodge's monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at 5508 Nolda Lodge

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Friday, April 27 — Hobo Dance: Elmer Moore and His Ranch Hands Friday, May 4 — Dance: Clarence Baca Friday, May 18 — Dance: Alvin Linhart (Old-time, Western, Modern)

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

Saturday, April 28th Ray Jurecka of Weimar For Reservations Call: 869-5767 SATURDAY, MAY 5

SPACE CITY. DUTCHMEN

FRIDAY, MAY 11 — PRINCESS BALL, Music by CLARENCE BACA ORCHESTRA Get your tickets from the youth. Support our Youth!

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, May 6 — Lodge meeting, KO Hall on Delaney Rd., La Marque, at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 26 — Dance; music by Clarence Baca Band, Mainland Elk Lodge Hall, 2141 Lake Rd., Lamarque, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

TASTE . . . UNDERSTANDING . . . INTEGRITY

VACATION IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA via CSA Houston ® Prague — Houston 21 Days — (Leaving July 2, 1973) OR

Services for All Faiths

1 Month — (Leaving July 27, 1973)

We arrange dignified services, individually suited

SPECIAL GROUP FARE: RESERVATION & S100 DEPOSIT BEFORE MAY 15, 1973 CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD — HALF FARE FOR INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE:

Karel Sicner 2021 JOHANNA -- HOUSTON, TEXAS 77055 TELEPHONE (713) 686-4667 (2tc)

to each family's beliefs.

Marshall & Marshall FUNERAL HOME HILLSBORO AND WHITNEY

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