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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 OCTOBER 24, 1973 VOLUME 61 — NO. 43

STATE YAD HIGHLIGHT FOURTH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER, STATE YAD. SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT NICK A. MORRIS IS PRESENTING A PLAQUE TO CONNIE HRNCIR (117, ROBSTOWN) FOR BEING THE FOURTH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FOR 1973-74. IN ADDITION TO THE PLAQUE, CONNIE RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $250, WHICH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO HER WHEN SHE DECIDES ON THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SHE WILL ATTEND. (Presentation at State YAD, Taylor High School but picture taken at State RopIty in Houstor. on September 23rd; photo by Matty Tamburrano, Houston.)

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

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STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575

Wednesday, October 24, 1973

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Editor WHERE DO YOU FIT IN? Some keep their organization strong, While others join, just to belong.

Some volunteer to do their share While others rest and never care, On meeting days, some always show, While some there are who never go.

Some always pay their dues ahead; Some get behind for months, instead.

DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Ernest Jakubik, PO Box 52 Snook, Tex. 77878 — Phone: AC 713; 272-8629 DISTRICT H Lad. J. Zatopek, 1004 So. 31st Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 Some do their best; some build, some make.

D S T III suIn Rd., Rt. 5, Alvin Nesuda, Ridge Some never do — just sit and Ennis, Texas 75119 -- Ph.: AC 214: 875-7790 take.

DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, Some lag behind, just let things San Angelo, Tex. 76901— Ph.: AC 915; 653-9282 go, DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Ln. And never help their group to Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph. AC '713; 468-3126 grow.

DISTRICT VI Matt S. Vanek, 1009 Northgate Victoria, Texas 77901 — Ph.: AC 512; 578-2087 Some drag, some pull, Some don't, DISTRICT VII some do.

Mrs. Tillie Vaichar, Route 1, Box 55, Which of these are YOU? Jourdanton, Tex.: 78026; Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202

In the spring this year, we lost

DIRECTORS John A. Kubena, Dist I AC 713; 968 .3251 (office) Res: 968.3937 PO Box 308, La Grange 78945 Henry Vitek, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 PO Box 67, Granger 76530 ( yrill (Sid) Pokladnik, Dist. III AC 214; 741-1874 ;Office) Res: 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 Stanley Broz, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271 Lowake, Texas 76855 Ernest J. Hanka, Dist, V AC :13; 529-3019 and 529 .3010 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6159 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 Paul Sablatura, Dist. VI AC 713; 648.2281 PO Box 8, Louise 77455 Pete Valchar, Dist VII A(' 512; 784-3202 Route 1, Box 65, Jourdanton 78026

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS an hour when we moved our clocks DISTRICT I forward an hour and Daylight Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan, Tx. 77801 — Ph.: AC 713; Res. 822-0641 Saving Time went into effect.

DISTRICT II Sunday morning, October 28, we Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-4801 will gain it back. Set your clocks DISTRICT III BACK one hour Saturday night Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.: AC 214; 875-7790 or Sunday morning. * * DISTRICT TV Mrs. Ed, Heisler, Route 1 The District I meeting will be 230 held Sunday, October 28 at Lodge Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838 -- -----) DISTRICT V No. 9, Snook. Attend your district Mrs. Marlene Caraway, 2314 Droxtord, Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 meetings!

DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph.: AC 713; 232-2085 W hat has fraternalism done and DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 what can fraternalism do for its Floresville, Tx. 78114 — AC 512; '393-2030 members, their families, their comUnsolicited 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 by the sender.

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munity and their country?

Do you believe that you can live a fine, unselfish and prosperous life without association with others and without contributing some good to your neighbors, your fellowmen and your country?

Why have we maintained our interest all through life?

The answers to these questions are evidently as follows: Frater-

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 nalism generally is recognized by our law-making bodies as beneficial to our citizenship, it affords an opportunity for our citizens to live together in harmony; opportunity to serve their community, city, and state, and to generally make better citizens. Our nation and its various states have recognized fraternal organizations as public benefactors, as necessary component parts of a great democracy. Fraternal organizations teach democracy, honesty, patriotism and loyalty.

Many members who have taken an active interest and have accepted appointments on committees and have been sufficiently interested to aspire to an office in fraternal organizations, have become business executives, governors of various states, senators, judges or other high public officials.

Men and women in a great democracy, such as ours, where each individual has the opportunity of reaching the top in the business world of his chosen business or profession has been afforded his 'first opportunity through some fraternal association. Business, whether it be commercial or professional, must first come from those with whom you are acquainted or from favorable recommendations by your acquaintances and friends.

It has been and can be used as an effective means of making new friends, new acquaintances, new customers, new clients and new patients. Fraternalism offers to all young men and women in business or professional life, these opportunities and advantages, together with the opportunity to demonstrate to others their leadership; opportunity to develop confidence in themselves and to prove to others their sincerity and ability in their respective business or profession, especially if their stand on fraternalism is sincere.

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Ludwig Stavinoha, 71, passed away in Schulenburg Monday evening, Oct. 15th. Funeral services were held from the SchwenkeBaumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg on Friday, October 19th, with burial in the St. Rose Oatholia Cemetery in Schulenburg.

Brother Stavinoha belonged to Lodge No. 07 in Schulerrburg where

VESTNt K he was currently serving as lodge secretary and financial secretary.

The Supreme Lodge was represented by SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny.

Adolph D. Hess, 81, of Temple died Wednesday, October 17th in a Temple rest home after a long illness. Funeral services were held from Harpet - Talasek Funeral Home in Temple, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Brother Hess was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

W. C. Dusek, 87, of Holland died Wednesday, October 17th at his home. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Holland Brethren Church, with burial in the SPJST National Cemetery in Holland Brother Dusek was a member of Lodge 80, Holland, and is the father of Sales Representative Willie Dusek of Lodge 177, Academy.

Mrs. Joe (Emma Trojacek) Haskovec, 69, passed away in Ennis on Thursday, October 11th. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 12th, from the Bunch Funeral Home in Ennis, with burial in the Myrtle Cemetery near Ennis.

Honorary President Edward L. Marek officiated from. the SPJST. Sister Haskovec was a member of Lodge 25, Ennis.

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Features TEMPLE BANK PROMOTES SPJST MEMBER Edward D. Marek was promoted Tuesday to vice president in the Real Estate Department of the First National Bank of Temple, announced bank president John M. (Mac) Burrough.

Marek, who has been with the bank for 19 years, was promoted from assistant vice president in the same department A native of Bell County, Marek started at the bank in Septem-, ber 1954, left for two years service in the U.S. Army and returned He started at the bank as a bookkeeper and worked his way up.

Marek was a director of the Temple Kiwanis Club for three years and is a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. He is a graduate of Rosebud High School

EDWARD D. MART K and a member of the Temple Brethren Church where he has been active in the youth programs and to board of deacons.

He is married to the former Irene L. Chlapek, also a native of Bell .County. They live at 2900 Pecan Valley Drive, Temple. — Information courtesy Temple Daily Telegram and SL PR Office.

-SPJSTMiss Debbie Sodek and Mr. Russell Schneider were wed in a double -ring ceremony on Saturday, October 20, at 3:30 in the afternoon at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albin Sodek of Temple, all members of Lodge No. 47, Seaton. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Schneider of Temple. Grandparents of the br!dc are Mrs. Frances Pa ylica and Mr. Anton Sodek, both of Temple.

Grandmother of the groom is Mrs. Will Raabe of Mesquite.

The wedding mass and vows were read by Rev. John Driscoll of St. Luke's in Temple and Rev. Arthur lklichalka of St. Mary's. Altar 1Roys were Michael Engbrock and Phillip Engbrock of Temple. Wedding music was provided by the organist Brian Vanicek of Temple.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a formal length Aline gown of or ganza with accents of peau clfarge lace and pearls adorned the bodice and skirt. Organza ruffles trimmed the tappered sleeves and skirt front and outlined the detachable chapel

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Wednesday, October 24, 1973 guests at the church and the reception. House party members were Mrs. Johnnie Pavlica, Mrs. Robert Sodek, Mrs. Eugene Palle. Mrs. Carolyn Gold fie n, Mrs. Thomas Schneider, Miss Carolyn Schneider, sister of the groom, Mrs. Frank Machalek, Mis:_ Karen Schneider, all of Temple, Mrs. Jim Sodek of Pasadena, Mrs. Jamie Reran of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Ronald Schneider of Austin. Miss Denise Sodek and Miss Lisa Sodek of Temple, nieces of the bride, distributed the rice bags.

The bride is a 1972 honor graduate of Temple High School and attended Temple Junior College. In high school she was a memoer of the National Honor Society and a captain of the Pepperettes. In 1967 she was SPJST teenager of the year and in 1970 she won the first SPJST scholarship.

The bridegroom is a 1971 gradu ate of Temple High School and also attended Temple Junior College, He is now servin g in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Son Antonio.

Parents of the groom were hosts for the rehearsal dinner held Friday night. October 19, at the Temple Country Club. The couple presented gifts ?to the attendant'.

After a wedding trip to the Texas: coast and south Texas, the couple will live in Austin.

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MRS. RUSSELL SCI1NE1DER length train. The two-tiered vei_ of illusion was edged in lace ancl caught to a cap of lace and pearls.

The bridal bouquet was a nosegay of pink and white elegant carnations, rosebuds and baby's breath.

Miss Anita Schiller of Temple was maid of honor. Other attendants were Miss Jane11 Fojtasek, Miss Pam Engbrock, Miss Susan Schneider, sister of the groom, Miss Susan Pavlice, and Miss Char lotte Wilde, all of Temple.

The bridesmaids wore matching formal length gowns of deep pink crepe with tapered sleeves and a high neckline edged in pink lace.

The fitted waistline was circled by a pink satin ribbon that tied in back. Each wore a pink hair 1'9a-bon and carried a nosegay of pink elegant carnations and baby's breath.

U, s hers were Douglas Sodek brother of the bride, Tony Dominguez, and Leonard Wilde, ail of Temple. Gaylore Matous and Mark Valley of Austin.

Best man was Darrell Fojtasek of Pensacola, Fla. Groomsmen were Thomas Schneider of Temple and Ronald Schneider of Austin, both brothers of the groom, Charles Sodek, brother of the bride, of Temple, James Valenta of Austin, and David Hoelscher of Temple.

Mrs. Albin Sodek and Mrs. H. L. Schneider mothers of the couple, both wore formal length gowns in shades of pink and matching accesories. Each wore a white glamellia corsage.

The reception was held, after tee wedding, at the Parish Hall. Miss Carla Engbrock and Miss Dorothy Wilde, both of Temple registered

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Brothers and. Sisters: I want to remind all our members that we will have election of officers at our November meeting.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m.

We hope to have a good attendance for this important meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kuder, Secretary

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 DISTRICT I FALL MEETING October 28, 1973 The Agenda 1:30 — Registration 2:00 — Meeting caned to order Welcome by Lodge No. 9 Brother Rudy Junek Pledge of Allegiance -Tribute to deceased members Roll call of district officers Roll call of lodges Reading of minutes District Youth Counselor's report Dismissal of youth District Director's report District Treasurer's report District Sales Representative District Rest Home Director' introduction of Supreme Lodge Officers Supreme Lodge report Unfinished business New business Selection of Nominating Committee Adjournment Fraternally, Leon Nowak President Dist.

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NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members and Readers: I wish to express my congratulations to our new State Royalty Queen, Miss Cindy Horak, and her ducheSs, Janet Pokladnik, from Lodge No. 84 Dallas.

Cindy, you presented a wonderful speech and we knew all along you had the talent. We, at Lodge 94, are very proud of you. I am only sorry my wife, Evelyn, and I were not able to attend the Royalty contest in Houston, but our thoughts and prayers were with you, while we were flying toward Paris, France.

May your year of reign be rewarding and enjoyable.

Adolph &Jac, President LODGE

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers: President Frank Machalek called our regular meeting to order Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. He then led members in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased member Velma M. Tennery.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Various reports were given and old and new business discussed.

A warm welcome is extended to the following new members ac-

VESTNIK cepted into our lodge: Robert Stanley Neel, Heather Gail Power, and Janice Gordon. We were also pleased to have Brother and Sister Henry Bartek, Sr., present at this meeting. They transferred into our lodge recently from Lodge No. 24 and are the parents of Brother Wallace Bartek.

Everyone seemed to enjoy our annual celebration so much. A special thanks to all who worked so faithfully and to the ladies for the delicious pastries. To all of our guests and friends, the welcome mat is out for you to visit with us anytime.

The next regular meeting will be held Friday night, November 9th, at 7 p.m. Try to attend this meeting because it is election time; also a social hour will be held following the business me etin g, games will be played and refreshments served.

We received a nice letter from Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, also thank you notes from Sister Louis Marek, and Dorothy Massey. We were pleased to have Sister Louis Marek back with us and to know she is feeling fine now.

To all of our dear members and friends who are convalescing, we wish a speedy recovery.

To those of you who have any questions about your refund checks, feel free to call me at 773-3638.

See you soon!

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka -SPJSTLODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear Members, Our regular monthly meeting will be held on November 11, at 3 p.m.. The youth will also meet.

There will be a games party at 6.

On December 8 we will have our annual social. All members and their families are invited, and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the supper; drinks will be furnished.

We would like to• thank Mrs. John Pandiska for letting the lodge use her large party-size coffee perc ulator.

Make plans to attend the district meeting at Robstown on November 4. Also, donate a cake to the district youth for the cake auction.

Fraternally, Christine M. Baumann,

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Lodge No. 66 will hold their meeting Sunday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Ladies are asked to, please bring food for the social.

The youth club will have a Harvest Game night after the meeting to raise money for their charity projects.

Please make a note on your calendar that the November meeting will be held on Sunday, November 11th; this is election time for officers and some committees for 1974.

See you Sunday, October 28 and keep in mind the November meeting on Sunday, November 11th.

There will be a notice in the Vestnik later, but this will remind you not to forget.

Annie Harms, Secy.

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, October 14 at. the Grant Building. President Frank Zabransky opened the meeting. followed by the pledge led by youth club members Kathy Zak and Denise Vasek.

Secretary Ervin Holy read the min utes of the previous meeting. They were approved after a minor cor rection.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky re ported on the youth club's projects and activities.

The president reminded the memihTs of the District VI meeting to be held in East Bernard on Stmday, October 21st. The Audit Committee is to report at the next meeting, :dso election of officers will be held at the November meeting. Other busbless was then discussed.

1 he refund checks were given out ,:od the meeting was adjourned. Ent•rtainment and conversation followed lunch was served..

October birthdays honored were Evelyn Holy, Julius Holy and Frank Zabransky. Sister Evelyn Holy won the birthday cake; Hilmer Galetka won the adult door prize; and Denise Vosek won the youth door prize.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, November 11, beginning at 2 p m.; November and December birthdays will be honored; and elec tion of officers will be held.

Patsy Zahransky, Rep.

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CHILI SUFFER 91 LODGE 83 Lodge 88 will be the site of a chili supper and western dance sponsored by the Houston Association of Legal Seeietaries, Sunday, :ictoiAr 28th fv(in 4 to 9 p. in., Delicious chili will be served and dancing will ha to the beautiful music of the 2 plus 2 Western Band.

There will be games for the children and a Haitoween costume contest. The Youth Club A Ledge 88 's eaeticipating and will be recognized far their part in the ticket sales by cash prizes being to the three members of the youth clA selling the most tickets.

Another added attra-tion for the day will be Norma Boyker, a world renouned palmist and astrologist. ' Your life is in your lands," reads the lettering on her chart. The delineations of the hands are the esseece of life to Mrs. Tioyker.

With her, palmistry is both a passion and a hobby. "I'm my own best example of the truth !if palmistry," says Norma, who became interested in the subject many years ago. At tue time, she was teaching art in Sioux City, Iowa, and she would read palms for fun :and practice.

Two of her art students were the firedman twins, Esther Pau;ine and Patline Esther. Norma saw in their palm prints distinct intellectual tendencies, fame and fortune and celebrity destiny and also strong intuitive lines.

The girls turned out to be Arm Land ers and Abigail Van Buren. Sounds iLtcresting,, doesnt' it? ? he National Association of Legal Secretaries, the parent organization of Houston, gave over &,10,000.00 last year in scholarships and the chili supper is being planned to heap wit•' the National Convention to be held Houston in July of 1974. As chair man of that function, I would like to thank the members of Lodge 88 for their interest and assistance.

Those contributors to this worthy cause will be recognized more fully in a later issue of the Vestnik.

I urge you to come out for an evening of fun and yo a• attendance will be most appreciated Adult tickets are $3.50 and ...hildren's tickets under the age of 12 years are $1.00 .coking forward to seeing many of you on Sunday, October 2Sth, for f In and assistance in 3 aising money :or worthy cause, I cannot resist

VESTNfK sa:y'rg again that the SPJST memLeh; are the greatest peoph in the world and I am proud to be a part of such a great and wonderful organization.

Mildred Holeman — SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, BIRTHDAY CLUB

Dear Members, President Wanda Kennedy conducted a nice meeting. In the absence of Secretary Marie Kalousek, Ellen Gill took the minutes.

Turkeys for the dinner for the first Wednesday in November will be baked at home, and if any of you sisters wish to help by baking one, please call Wanda Kennedy. Wanda announced that an anonymous donor bought all the dinners for the Birthday Sisters, and our thanks go to generous "Mr. Anonymous"! ,j The quilt that was started ai the Quilt Show and finished by Sisters Annie Vrla, Mary Fusig, Sophie Hampel and Helen Valcik and guest Juptine Ehler brought in $89.25. Our thanks go to these ladies for finishing it!

The president reminded us to be thinking of officers we want to elect in our December election; she complimented highly the present officers on doing a good job. and thanks, Wanda, for your comments on my letters. Wanda has done a great job as our president, for there is harmony and good cooperation in our club. Wanda stated that she will not be able to accept the presidency again; besides work ing in the lodge office she is a great worker with the youth, accomplishing very much with our Beseda dancers!

Sisters Daisy Drab and Ara Skrabanek are really missed in our club, and our best wishes gn to them and also to Sister Ida Hanka. Wouldn't it be just wonderful to see these lovely sisters at one of our parties!

In writing about our club members or members of their families participating in the great English play, "Alibi Bill", I omitted member Della Kadlecek having husband Amos as one of the principal actors in the play; he was just great and really helped to make the play a hilarious one! Congratulations go to grandparents Della and Amos and parents Charles and Margaret Kadlecek on the ar-

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 rival of a fine baby boy, Darien Ka dlecek; brother Chris is also very happy about it.

The following hostesses cooked the good luncheons this month: Della Miksch, Ann Elmer, Willie Mae Stang and Josephine Burl; it was a delicious baked chicken din.. ner the first Wednesday and rea! home-made beef stew the second Wednesday.

My thanks go to cm. efficient Ticket Chairman Clara Jecmenek for the following list of generous donors: Clara Jecmenek, Josephine Burl, Willie Mae Stang, Louise Knapick, Mary Elzner, Ann Elzner, Ellen Gill, Della Miksch, Wanda Kennedy, Tillie Bily, Louise Chudej, Helen Valcik, Annie Vrla. Verlean Dunn, Ruth Duncan, Delta Quade, Helen Svatloski, Sophie Hempel, Mary Filipek, Imogene L,ero, Helen Wall, Mary Tilich, Mary Fusig, Margaret Bohac, Rose Ho-• relica, Mary Johnson, Louise West, Vera Skinner, Stella Sparvoew. Emma Jarisch, Larda Harris. Frances Walla, Mrs. Salvato, Panline Pressman, Mary Richards, Sadie Frazier, Ida Hanka, Sue High, and Tillie Helincamp. Many thanks go to al: of you.

For a good luncheon and entertainment, come to the Birthday Club card parties and luncheons on the first and second Wednesday in the month; if you don't play a card game, then you can joa) in the special social, which we now have on both Wednesdays. The e/oh meeting is the second Wednesday.

Fraternally yours.

Tillie Helmcarnp Secretary --SPJSTLODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, The weather was in our favor again for our meeting which wr.%s held Tuesday night, October 9th.

The meeting was called to order by lodge President Jerry Tomaatik; he recognized our visitor, Sister Dorothy Massey. state vonth director, who gave some tine words of encouragement. Pa riimentary procedure was given by Sister Annie Dusek.

The minutes of our last meeting were read and approved. We had thirty-one new members and 11 transfers, bringing our total membership to 178; we now have 127 adults and 51 youth members.

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 Plans were discussed about our building. Although we may be a little premature, Sister Pat Tomastik suggested that we should try to have a floor like Lodge No 74, Lovelady, which can be used for dancing or skating. Those of you who haven't visited Lod ge 74 in Lovelady, are missing a wonderful treat. Brother R.J. Hafner, president of Lodge 74, reminds us of our Brother Jerry Tomastik.

We voted to hold our next meeting on November 13 at 7 p.m.. and; due to the time change, the youth club will hold their meeting beginning at 6 p.m.; if weather permits, the meeting will be held at the race track as usual; if the weather is bad, we will meet in Academy.

We had a good attendance but, if all our members and youth members would attend, we would have a very large turnout Members, try to attend your meetings because we need your support: I hope to see all of you at the lodge meeting on November 13 a t 7 p.m.; please don't forget!

Fraternally, Jackie Beck Reporter • -SPJ STLODGE NO. 81, NEE/WILL}, Dear Members and Friends; Rain, rain go away, is our everyone's lips again in the last week or two. This has been a very try ing year, especially when farmers needed to get their crops in. Even this latter part of October a lot of cotton is still in the fields unpicked.

Our meeting was held October 14, at 2 p.m. Pledge of allegiance was recited by all members present.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the previous meeting which were accepted as read.

Reports from Financial Secretary, John W. Kolaja and Treasurer Adolph Mucka were given.

Members who were hospitabzea since cur last meeting were Bros.: Denver Sebesta, Tom Kolaja, Johnnie Blinka, Joe Silhavy, Alvin Reeh and Darvin Jurcak; Sisters Frances Hurta, Albina Ryza, Libbie Kolaja, Viasta Holt and Hattie Shefcik. Sister Shefcik is still in the intensive care unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton and Brother Jurcak is at M. D.

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We would like to welcome to our lodge the following new members: Emil Kovarcik, Jos. E. KoTojaeo, Tana Lynn Btisak, and Wanda Lynn Kamas Joseph Bubenik enan ged his policy from JT to C. We had a big surprise in our last meeting. Brother John W. Kolaja announced that he will not serve as financial secretary next year. When he thanked the members for their faithful support and cooperation, he was rewarded by a standing ovation We regret to see him go, but we feel that he deserves the retirement after 26 years of devoted service.

Sister Helen Bryson reported on our Memorial Fund.

Our local Rules and Regulations were read by Sister Helen Bryson, the secretary of the Rules and Regulations committee, with some changes made by the committee.

One major change was to combine the offices of the treasurer and the financial secretary for 1974.

Brother Gilbert Walzel, the chair man for the new building committee reported on the bids of the proposed building. A wide discussion followed as members were anxious to ask questions.

Date for auditing of the hooks was set for Wednesday, October 24th at 7 o'clock.

The door prize was won by Bro William Boettcher.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. and a fine lunch was served and enjoyed by all members present.

Our next meeting will be our An • nual Meeting and will start at 1 o'clock, so please mark it in your calendar and make every effort to be present to help solve many in) nortant problems, Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, Reporter -SPJST-LODGE NO. 154, FT. WORTH Dear Members, I have a busy schedule coming up so I want to remind you ma and hope you mark these dates: The Friendship Club will have their next get-together with the Ladies' Circle at Lodge 92, the clubs will furnish the turkeys and each of you bring what you signed up to bring; it will be held Thurs day, November 8 at 10:30 a m., you

7 all come and enjoy the day!

Also our lodge meeting will be held Sunday, November 11 at 3 p.m.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Frances Jecmenek who is in All Saints Hospital with a broken hip; also to Rome Milan who was in an accident Saturday.

Brothei: and Sister Frank and Margie Picha were happy to have their daughter Kathy home for two weeks while enroute from San Antonin to Riverside, California, where she is in the Medic's of the Air Force.

The gymnasts advanced team's banquet Sunday was a big success with over a hundred in attendance. Many awards were presented and the movies were enjoyed by all Brother and Sister Bill and Mary Renfro just returned from a week in Vail, Colorado, where they were almost snowed in.

The following memorial was made in memory of Sister Martha Renfro: by Henry and Ann Banfi (Chicago) — $10.00. Your gift is greatly appreciated.

I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the Ft. Worth Festival.

So until ....keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Readers: The "spooky" time is coming soon so I want to remind you to get prepared for a lot of fun, come dressed as you wish; costumes, masks and Halloween fun are coming the last Saturday in October for everyone to enjoy. The youth members will celebrate Halloween October 31 and a local band will play then so let's all go and support the youth because it's fun to be among them.

I do hope the weather will change where we all could be together at our Lodge 74 recreation building. The bands and orchestras are always so good that we really hate to miss out on the dances.

We had hopes for a good time again this past Saturday night and ended having to come home after getting stuck: really were lucky to have some outdoor men coming by from Houston to take us bacte. home. This is the sixth day of rainy weather (about 7 inches in all)!

8 Before all this rainy weather I dreamed of water everywhere and that our roads were lined with young green pine trees crosswise and clear water on both sides of our roads. Now I have read in Reader's Digest that one can profit from our own dreams, so have been thinking a lot about same; how wonderful it could be to g o places when one wants to and especially when we need to.

I am sorry to be a little late writing about our past meeting. Vice President Brother Onan was in charge of the meeting and I understand the Hafner family had a reunion. There was no announ cement of our regular monthly meetings to be changed and I will look forward to attending our coming meeting first Sunday in November same time: you all come: We have missed one memory of the Entertainment Committee, Sister Janie Meinen; sorry she had to undergo surgery in Houston. She is recovering nicely and we all look forward to seeing her well and being with us again as usual.

All of us enjoyed reading our lodge President Rudy Hafner's and his son's letters in the Vestnik. It is great to have good leaders because we can only expect progress and cooperation in going forward, all we need to do is do the best we can and we will always have a nice place to go socializing, enjoying good food and having wonderful music. The Entertainment Committee really works hard to see that we have fine entertainment for everyone at our activities. I am sure it is everyone's wish to support all the good work in being respectful to ourselves as much as to everyone around, as well as to our out-of-town guests and friends We are going forward, for which we all are thankful.

It's nice to have more and more new members joining our lod ge. All new members are welcome and if you wish to see progress, take a look at our records in the lobby.

Every Tuesday night is game night and every Thursday night is for adult and juvenile members including their guests, and every Saturday night are dances with fine music for young and old, good food served at all dances plus plenty to drink to satisfy you all

VASTNIK with a lot of fun and socializing.

Take care in safe driving!

Fraternally, Slivena Michka —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members.

Our last lodge meeting was held Sunday, October 14 at 2 p m. with lodge President Leon Zavodny presiding. Flag bearers Nicholas Morris and Dewayne Mesecke led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag. We also heliit a moment of silence in memory of Sis. Lizzie A. Kosarek who passed away September 7th. May we honor her memory always and deepest sympathy to her survivors.

All officers were present and the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read by Secretary Ruby L. Bolton.

Visitors recognized were Brother and Sister R. W. Cervenka of Lodge 66, Elm Mott, Johnny Pavlica of Lodge 24: Raymond Kuzell of Lodge No. 44, living in Dallas; Sis. Vivian McIver of Lodge 87; Sis. Ann Balusek of Lodge 15; Sister Mildred Chervenka of Lodge 84, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stefka of Leedale.

New members accepted were Debbie Lee Valenta, adult; and James Joseph Wimmer, a juvenile. Additional insurance was issued to the following: Cynthia Annette Yates, Evelyn Yates. Kenneth Lynn Mc Cormick, Betty Lou Marek and Ernest Pfeiffer. We welcome you to our lodge and invite you to all of our activities.

Sister Ruby L. Bolton, secretary, stated that get-well cards have been sent to Sharon Mihatsch, Vlasta Mikeska, Bob Sodek, Ruth Kohutek and Martha Klusacek, who is nursing a broken toe; also Brother L.J. and Sister Vlasta Motl were absent for the meeting and the Saturday night dance because of illness; they are the ticket chairmen. Get-well wishes to all these named and to any others we do not know about. May you all return to excellent health soon' All the chairmen brought their reports as well as the treasurer and financial secretary, also the quarterly audit report was given by Bro Frank Klinkovsky.

A Nominating Committee was chosen by the president, and they are Chairman Jerry Milculas,Jr.,

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 Leslie Meske, Lillian Kosarek, Anton Vitek and Dan Balusek. They are to present a slate of officers for the next meeting when the election of officers for 1974 will take place; so come to make your choice on Sunday, November 4 at 1:30 p. m. because this is the annual meeting.

President Zavodny thanked those who cleaned the filters for the air conditioners and decorated for the barn dance on September 15th.

He also asked for volunteers for the kitchen in November and December; he stated that ei Harvest Dance will be held on October 27 when the Ellinger Combo orchestra plays. A few members have constructed a new "jailhouse" to be used for the violators.

Sister Lillian Kosarek, board secretary, read the board minutes on which we didn't have to have any action.

The Salary Committee reported that the lodge president's and the youth leader's salaries are increased by 50 percent and all others by 10 percent; Brother Leslie Mesecke gave the report. This motion carried.

LaVerne 'Vanicek gave Sister the youth leader's report. She stated that thirty-nine youth were present and four visitors; she also stated that Howard and Gerry Stefka are considering being youth leaders for the next youth year. A thank-you from the youth club for the half fare ticket that the mother lodge paid to the youth for Six Flags Over Texas the pre • vious day. The club's poster won a third prize at the State YAD and the club won a plaque for being among one of the top ten clubs. in the state. Congratulations! The youth will decorate the hall for the Harvest Dance, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.

The door prize winners were Linton Vitek and Theodore Dana.

Then the meeting was adjourned for the happy hour and the giblet gravy and cold cut supper. At 6 p.m., Brothers Calvin Chervenka and David 11Iikeska narrated and showed the slides they had taken while on studies at Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia. I am sure everyone enjoyed them, especially those who came just tc view the show. Thanks to these

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 brothers and to the youth club for sponsoring this as their project; also thanks to all who prepared the meal. I failed to get all the names so I won't attempt to mention any for fear of omitting someone; you know who you are!

The Seaton Choral group participated on the program for the Czech Day at the State Fair. We sang three songs in the Coliseum and three songs in the Women's Buildine. Then we went to the Bandshell to enjoy the rest of the Czech Day activities and visited with friends from far and near.

The journey by bus was enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to Mr. L.L. Lesikar, the bus driver.

Remember the next meeting is first Sunday in Nevember: November 4th at 1:30 p.m. for .the election of officers.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Dorothy Pechal Reporter -SPJSTINVITATION The Sokol Corpus Christi organization will mark their 43th anniversary; it will be observed October 28, 1973 at the Sokol Hall, 5440 Kostoryz Road.

Sokol Corpus Christi was founded June 1, 1930 by twenty-seven men and two women. The organization began in. Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1852 and branched out to the USA in 1856.

Schedule of Event: Noon meal will commence at 12 noon to 3 p.m. and will consist of barbecued beef with all the trimmings, plate• $2; cake walk at 2:30 p.m.; FREE gymnastic program at 3:30 p.m.

Proceeds will go to the Sokol Building Fund and also will go toward a new side horse and set of tumbling mats for the enjoyment of the gym classes.

The bar will be supplied with refreshments for all thirsty persons The public is cordially invited. All Sokol members are a sked to come and help out to make this annual picnic successful.

Fraternally, John Stasa, Reporter -SPJST-

MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSN Chapter 9, Ft. Worth ;''ear Brothers and SiSters: The next meeting of the Slavonic SLAVONIC

VESTNIK Mutual Fire Insurance As•'n. will be held on October 28 at 2 p. m. it will e Leld at the Sokol Hall, 3221 North West 28th Street.

Election of officers and committees for the coming year will be held at this meeting so all of you be sure to make your plans to attend if p ∎ssible. Our Chapter is still doing very well in insurance sales and we h,,pe to keep doing so in the future The ladies are asxed to please brir • pastries of any kind to go with the meal that will be served after tne meeting. They are always enjoyed by everyone. We are fortunate to have Sister Mary Hale and Brother and Sister Joe Gregory serving on our Entertainment Committee to prepare the meals.

Since our last meeting, which was in July, we have lost two members who will he missed by all of us because they attended all of our meetings. They wera Brother Eric K•ltla and Sister Pauline Mages. a was nice to see our SPJST Vest irk editor and his wife at the District Iii meeting last month.

October seems to be a busy month with so many activities each weekend butt do plan to attend this meeting, See you all then.

Fraternally, Christine Zich -SPJST-

Reports DISTRICT I SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Our September sales have dropped off considerably. We sold only 11 members for $18.000 worth of insurance. We still need $251.000 to meet our quota. That means we have to sell a little over $83,000 a Month for the last three months of the year to make our quota. If we don't make our quota, we won't get our allowance for our social, So let's not give up now, try and hard.. we can still make it.

Brother Rudy Junek was top man for September with $7,000, and for second place there was a three-way tie between Sister Mildred Horak, Brother D. A. Juren and Sister Lillie Mikeska with 2 members for $2,000 each.

Sales for September Sales Representatives Lodge

Mollie Ewell Mildred Horak Rudy Junek D. A. Juren

169 13 9 51

9 Lillie Mikeska Frank Petrusek Frank Rychlik

33 141 17

2 2,000 1 1,000 1 2,000 11318,000

Fraternally, E. R. Jakubik District Sales Repr -SPJST

DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Dear Representatives: We had another productive month in September - 125 members for $303,000 in insurance sales for a total of 810 members for $2,676,000 in insurance sales.

The three top sales representatives were: 1. Chester Shrnoldas - 46 members for $123,000 2. Norma Andel - 2 members for $33,000 3. Ladis Navratil 4 members for $31,000.

Sister Alice Hafner, Lovelady No. 74, joined us as a new representative and made her first sale. Best of luck to you, Sister Hafner.

Sales for September were: Sales Re p resentatives Lod ge

Mem.

Ins.

74 46 123,000 Ches. Shmoldas Norma Andel 24 2 $33,000 Ladis Navratil 87 4 31,000 Alice Banning 47 7 16,500 Jeanette Peterson 18 3 16,000 Alice Hafner 74 15 15,000 Willie Dusek 177 9 13,000 Weldon Bland 177 11 12,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 2 12,000 Mary Svobada 74 5 7,000 John Barahas 4 80 4,000 Ruby L. Bolton 2 47 4,000 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 4 4,000 Willie Kohutek 47 1 2,500 W. H. Glover 29 1 1,000 Eugene Haisler 24 1 1,000 Anna Heil 48 1 1,000 Emil Hejl 47 1 1,000 Mildred Jezisek 155 1 1,000 Clifton Martinets 80 1 1,000 Paul Pasemarm 1 29 1,000 Ray Prasatik 155 1 1,000 Marcia Sulak 174 1 1,000 Henry Vitek 20 1 1,000 Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek -SPJSTDISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT For September, 1973

Mem.

Ins.

Sales Representatives Lodge

1 2 2 2

$2,000 2,000 7,000 2,000

Leroy F. Kamas 81 Evelyn Mikeska, 88 Agnes Miculka 88 J. M. Skrabanek 139

M

Ins.

54,000 54,000 42,000 41,000

10 88 9 32,500 Helen Hegwood 6 26,000 139 Helen Filipp 3 24,000 88 Albert Bristik 9 19,500 Mildred Holeman 88 5 16,000 Jerry Prochazka 65 88 12 13,500 Della Kadlecek 1 10,000 Chas. W. Janke 175 9,000 Louis Hanus 88 3 8,500 Patsy Baca 88 4 4 5,000 88 Agnes Lesak 4 4,000 88 John Hilsher 88 1 3,000 Herman Baet,he 2 2,000 Thos. E. Caraway 88 91 2 2,000 A. J. Lostak 2,000 81 1 Edwin Susan 1 1,000 88 Frank Dolezal 1 1,000 Bessie Franek 81 1 1,000 Alvin Melnar 142 1 1,000 Lillia Mae Peter 172 1 1,000 Ludvik Surovec 112 1,000 142 1 Sidon Tumis Congratulations go to the top sales representatives in our district. First place in sales goes to Brother Leroy F. Kamas of Lodge 81 with $54,000; second place goes to Sister Agnes Miculka of Lodge 88 with $42,000; third place goes to Brother J. M. Skrabanek of Lodge 139 with $41,000.

First place in applicants written goes to Sister Della. Kadlecek with 12; second place is a tie between two sisters, Helen Hegwood and Mildred Holeman, with 9; third place is a tie between two sisters, Agnes Miculka and Helen Filipp with 6; all the sisters are from Lodge 88 except Sister Helen Filipp from Lodge 139.

Congratulations to all you sisters and brothers for an outstanding job for the month of September.

WE HAVE MET AND GONE OVER OUR QUOTA. We have three months to go; those of you sales representatives who have not made your quota or written any insurance still have time to do so; get busy ... see 'em, write 'm up; you will do someone a good deed by giving them a helping hand.

Congratulations to District VI for they have met their quota; keep up the good work.

All you sales representatives Circle the date of November 7, 1973 and make arrangements to attend the seminar at Lodge 88, at 7 p.m. at 1435 Beall St., Houston. It is to your •benefit to attend, especially the ones who have not met their quota or have not made any sales or attended any of the seminars or classes this year. We want to get started for the new year with a lot of new ideas.

VtSTNtK I will be attending the Texas Fraternal Congress convention October 20-22, 1973 at Sherman, Tex. Also, I attended the National Fraternal Congress of America convention at New Orleans. Their subjects were: Fraternalism Geared for the Future. There were several days of meetings and speakers with many topics, such as: Investments, Organization and General Management. Economics; Where Has Your Society Been?, Where Is It Today? and Where Is It Going?; Perspective for Tomorrow - Taking Care of the People's Needs; Tax Exempt Status Legislation; State Fraternal Congress Involvment - Means Lay and Field Persons. The exert,ation to make the congress stronger in each state and each local lodge was presented. Youth in Today's Society - What's Happening to My Children and to My America?.

The Youth are showing a new interest. Youth have a lot of time on their hands. The fraternal society should have more activities for their youth. Sales Training: stimulate your thinking facilities; keep growing in sales, quality, and leadership; promote new services.

Your memory will live long after your death. The rewards will be well remembered by all. A convention of good speakers will always touch my heart so that I want to do so much more, and inesp ieitrye . you to do more for our SoThank you again for the great job done for the nine months. Let's keep it up for the remaining year.

If, at any time' I can be of any help, please feel free to call or write.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC Dist. V Sales Repr.

-SPJST-

DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Congratulations to District VI for meeting and exceeding their 1573 quota in nine months.

The sales in September were exceptionally good. We received 34 applic.ations for $106,000 of life insurance.

The top sales representatives for the month are: Brother Jerome Hlavaty, Lodge 153, $19,000 and Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, Lodge 30, $8,000. Congratulations, for the good job.

Sales during September were

Wednesday, October 24, 1973

made by the following Sales Representatives: Sales Re presentatives Lodge Mem

Ins.

Chas. Holy 4 1 1,000 Eddie Kubecka 21 2 2,000 Eddie Vrana 23 1 1,000 Alfons Vana 27 1 2,000 Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 8 8,000 Matt Vanek 32 3 63,000 Charlie Kulcak 40 1 1,000 Pete Sablatura 40 1 2,000 Joe Hadash 50 2 2,000 Leo Krause, Jr. 143 1 1,000 Chas. Bucek, Jr. 151 2 3,000 Jerome Hlavaty 153 10 19,000 Jerome Vasek 1 165 1,000 Salesmanship 1. 80% of all sales are made after the 5th call.

2. 48% of the salesmen call once and then quit.

3. 25% call twice and then quit.

4. 12 ,;-, make three calls and then quit.

5. 10% keep right on calling.

6. It is this 10% which makes 80% of the sales.

Are you one of the 10%?

Fraternally yours, Matt S. Vanek Dist. VI Sales Repr.

-SPJST-

DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT For September, 1973 1. Top sales representative for September is Brother Clifton Trilea. Lodge No. 26 - 1 member for $10,000 insurance.

2. Brother Frank C. Sacky, Lodge No. 79, - 2 members, $2,000 insurance.

Thanks to you both!

Application-a-Month Club: Frank C. Sacky (79) 141 months Helen Pavelka (117) 88 months Thelma Hrncir (117) 7 months 3 months Clifton Trlica (26) This is great; keep up the good work.

We have six sales representatives who sold insurance in September.

They are: sales Representatives Lodge M

Ins.

10,000 Clifton Trlica 26 79 2,000 Frank C. Sacky 2,000 Tillie Valchar 161 117 1,000 Helen Pavelka 1,000 Thelma Hrncir 117 1 1,000 Henry R. Sralla 107 8 Members - $17,000 insurance This year we have 126 members for a, total of $409,000 insurance.

We still need to sell $116,000 in the last quarter of 1973. Thanks a lot and the best of luck to all. Hope

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 to see you all at our District VII meeting on November 4, at Robstown.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar, District VII Sales Repr.

—SPJST-

Bulletin

Board

FALL DISTRICT MEETING The District I fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 28, 1973.

• * The fall meeting of District VII has been set for November 4, 1973.

Host lodge will be Lodge 117, Robstown.

—SPJSTOpening of New Lodge Home Lodge Stefanik No. 142, 5508 Nolda, Houston, will have the grand opening of their new lodge home on November 18, 1973.

—C. M. Rhodes —SPJSTSPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS The District III spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 31, 1974 with Lodge 35, Elk as host. * * The annual meeting of District IV will be held Sunday, April 28, 1974, with Lodge No. 49, Rowena as host. * * The District V spring meeting will be held on the third Sunday in March (17th) 1974. Lodge No. 142, Houston will be the host lodge.

—MUST— YOUTH

SECTION

FROM THE LODGE YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, This past weekend has been quite a tusy one, Saturday, October 13. r7 youth and 6 chaperones left the bus station in Temple at 7:i0 a. m. for a day at Six Flags. Our spirits were dampened a bit by a continmils rain up until our arrival there Then the rain stopped for he rest of the day and the group had a great time. We arrived back home about 't115 p. m., quite tired, including the chaperones!

The following day, we held our regular meeting with a vet y good attendance of 39 juniors awl teens, and 4 vilsitotrs, Mr. and Mrs. Howafd Stefka and daughters. Tuesday, Cctober 23, 7:30 p, m. was set as the oate to audit the treasurers' books

VtSTNfIC

The committee in Frank Klirtikovsky, .Tr , Royce Marek and Walt Jakubec.

Youth and adult meetings adjourned early. A delicious giblet supper, prerated by some of our hari:working members„ followed the meetings.

Pt :Bowing the meal a treat was hi store for a fairly large crowd. Bro. Calvin Chervenka and Bro. Davkl Tvhkeska instructors of the Czech language, both at TJC, nod David also at Rogers School, showed slides they had taken, when they were in C,echoslovalda this past summer. The slides were all very good and the information given on each slide, plus the question and answer period that followed made everyone feel as if tley had actually made the trip. Evet yone really enjoyed the program arid we certainly do than!, Bros.

Calvin and David, also th,:r wives Mildred and Barbara, for taking timc cu' from their very busy schedules t present this to cur members and guests. It was kind and m ost gen erous of you!

34'r:day, October 26 at 7:30 p. m.. the youth will be decoratin g the hall for the fruit Harvest Dance which will be held Saturday, Octorer 27th, lieg.nning at 8:30 p. m. music will he by the Ellinger Combo. Some of our members have been buildin g a new sail i (quite fancy and out of steel) for this special dance. It will be worth your time to come out to see it and join in the fun!

Our next regular meeting will be Sunday, November 1, beginning at 2 p. m.

Fraternally, La Verne Youth Leader — SPJSTLODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Lear Members, I am very thankful for hming had the opportunity, accompanied by my q ustand. Edwin, to represent our '.odge and attend the statewide Youth T eaders' Training Seminar at Camp Harrington near Austin on September

29-30.

The leadership training song leadng ,E .nd folk - dancing by Mrs. Dawn rumen and the Natuie study and party planning by Mr3. Edith White, two lovely ladies from the State Ex. tens:on Service, were just wonderful; we learned so very much. We now lave all this beneficial information and training to help us be better youth leaders. is was such a pleasure to meet all there fine people from Zallas to

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Pasadena and to Robstown and to share our friendship.

Thank you Mrs. Massey, SYD, for your part in giving as this wonderful opportunity. Your never-tirinj efforts toward the betterment of youth leadersl• p certainly are appreciated. We !yarned muoh and enjoyed every rut:tote of it. 't does not cost, it pays — to be an SPJST member!

Fraternally, Sadie Smajstrla Auistant Y. L. Lodge No. 32 —SPJST-

NO. 56, WACO Dear Members: Otu meeting will be Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.

I would like to see all of our youth present. We are going to have a Harvest Game night so please don't forget your donation; one gift from a family. Every youth should try to be present and take part because this is your activity.

To all adult members: come out and support our youth, we need your help because some day you may need our help; this can be fun if we all work together. The old saying goes: We can't do everything together at once but we can do something toLether once."

See you all October 28!

Fraternally, Libbie Parma, YL LODGE

—SPJST-

NO. 4, HALLETTS'VILLE Dear Readers, On Sunday, October 14, our lodge's youth club met. They discussed their party which was held on September 22. Also discussed was the district meeting program and booth. It was! decided to sell homemade candy and to perform a short skit.

Committees were formed to get things ready for the Halloween party on October 27, at 7 p.m. at the Grant Building. Those who wish to, may come in costume. A prize will be given for the best costume. There will also be games and refreshments.

Following the meeting lunch was enjoyed.

The October cake went to Evelyn Holy. The adult door prize went to Hilmer Galetka, and the youth prize went to Denise Vasek.

Thanks go to my assistant, Marilyn Sevcik for allowing the members and their families to hold a party at her home. IL very enjoyable time was held by all.

LODGE

VESTNiK

12 Hope to see our youth club members and their families on the 27th at our Halloween Party.

Fraternally.

Helen Zabransky, Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Dear Members and Readers: I had a wonderful time at the State Seminar in Austin. It was nice meeting and making friends with the youth counselors and leaders from all over the state. . The DiStrict V fall meeting we.s a great success in that the meeting was very informative, the meal was delicious, the youth clubs made money, and everyone had a good time at the dance. The only thing lacking was a LOT of people. The representation of members of all the lodges in District V was a total disaster.

A lot of planning and hard work goes into these meetings, which are for the benefit and enjoyment of all members, and it is a big 'Usappointment to the handful of members who do this work whet a low percentage of members shows up. I am sure there are a lot of adult members out there somewhere with children who would be willing and eager to join the y.-mth clubs once they find out what it is all about. I am proud to say the District V youth clubs had a 90 percent turnout at the District V meeting. They proved to us, by selling tickets on the "Wheel of Chance" and by selling cakes, that working can be fun.

Let's all pull for better turnout for the District V spring meeting to be hosted by Lodge 142.

The Lodge 172, Youth Club hosted the Lodge 88, Youth Club at our October 10th meeting. I was very delighted to see our youth room full of smiling faces. .Officer Atkins of the Houston Pollee Department gave a talk on drugs and the role the policeman plays in the community. I thought his talk was very informative on these subjects, and I know the youth will agree We enjoyed your visit Lodge 88. Thanks for coming.

Sister Machann of our lodge r.,111 be our guest speaker at our next meeting, November 14th. She will show slides of her trip to Europe.

We are certainly looking forward to this with great interest.

By the time this letter is published, our garage sale will be over.

As I am writing this, it is raining pretty hard, and the sale is tomorrow. But when the good Lord sees all those anxious little faces, surely he will make the rain .'go away and come again some other day"!!

We have two new members in the youth club. "Welcome aboard!"

Judy Hubbard and Vincent Rustigian.

Everyone who wants to go to Lodge No. 142's Halloween Party to be held October 27th should dress up to look their very WORST. Call me by ESP and we'll hop aboard the witch's broom and take off... Everyone should have a great time .... In the meantime. keep your ghoul ....I mean Cool!

Fraternally, Dan Berry, Y.L. -SPJSTLETTERS FROM THE YOUTH DISTRICT V YOUTH Dear Members and Readers, You are invited to a Halloween Carnival.

Place: Stefanik Lodge 142 Address: 5508 Noida Time: 6 p.m. until ?

Date: October 27, 1973 We are having: Pickles, Snow Cones, Cake, Popcorn, Hotdogs, and Cold Drinks; and Spook House, Sponge Throw, Cake Walk, Bobing for Apples, Beer Chug-a-Lug, and Jail House.

Please come and dress up because we are having a costume parade and the best dressed will be awarded a prize. We need your support.

Fraternally yours, Carolyn Hermis, Pres.

Carol Janik, Secy.

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

D.ar Readers, Our last meeting was held on October 14th. We discussed going to Six Flags on October 21st. We then decided that we will donate $5 to the Hammond, family. We also discussed raising more money. We could raise money by having a benefit dance and a bake sale. We will have a bake sale on October 26th from 4 to 0 p.m. in front of Ennis State Bank and the Citizent National Bank.

At our next meeting, we will have a hayride and a wiener

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 roast at 5 p.m. Rita Krajca and Judy Dlabaj will take care of getting the wieners and buns.

For December we will try to make some Christmas ornaments for the nursing home patients to put on their doors.

Kimberly Macalik won the door prize, a dollar.

After the meeting was adjourned, refreshments were served, and the youth club attended crafts. marrIneanlelyK Krajca (12) Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Sunday, October 14, we held our monthly meetings. At our youth club meeting we discussed our wiener roast which was held September 22. Everybody had a great time roasting wieners and marshmallows. We would also like to thank Mrs. Marilyn Sevcik for letting us have it at her house.

Under new business, we discussed our booth and program for the fall district meeting. We also decided to have a Halloween party cn October 27, starting at 7 p.m.

Committers were named to plan the party as follows: Decorating — Annie Zabransky and Vivian Vasek Games — Sandra Holy Foods — Arlene Zak. After our youth meeting we planned our program and had lunch.

Door prizes went to: adult, Hilmer Galetka; youth, Denise Vasek.

The October birthday cake went to Evelyn Holy.

Our next meeting will be held on November 11th, so try to attend.

Fraternally, (14) Annie -SPJSTLODGE NO. 30, TAITON

Dear Readers, The Talton Youth Club held their monthly meeting Sunday, October 7th, at 3, in the Talton Community Center. President Karoen Dr. orotik called the meeting to order.

In the meeting we discussed our District VI meeting which will be held October) 21 in East Bernard.

We are planning to have a bOoth and put on a program. We also discussed our Halloween party.

Each member is asked to bring decorations for the table. Another

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 thing we discussed was our November meeting. To this meeting you may bring a guest and a poem to read out loud. This poem should be about fall or Thanksgiving. We will have this meeting during the week instead of Sunday. The date will be decided later. We are also going to contribute Christmas presents to the Houston veterans and you are asked to make different items to be given to the nursing homes for Christmas.

After the meeting we had a birthday party for this month's birthdays. They were Jean Doretik, Brenda Kresta, Marjorie Treumer, Glenn Ka,hanek, Larry Krpec, and Charles Hajovsky. Each person received a gift and we sang "Happy Birthday," to them. Then we had cake, soda water, cup cakes, and cookie's.

After our party we practiced a program for our district meeting.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (12) Treasurer -SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members and Readers, Our last meeting was held Septemb-r 30th, We discussed going to the Heart 0' Texas Rodeo on October 3rd; many youth from our lodge entered crafts in the Heart 0' Texas Fair.

We also discussed our charity project for District III. We will talk more about this project in the October 28th meeting.

I'm glad to see everyone participating in collecting aluminum cans; they are all due this next meeting.

Our Entertainment Committee met cn September 30th and we discussed having a Halloween pa.sty for the youth and a party for the teens.

Fraternally, Pattie Stanislav -SPJSTLODGE NO. 4'7, SEATON Dear M-mbers, Saturday, October 13, the youth club went to Six Flags, Sunday, October 14, Mr. Calvin Chervenka and Mr. David Mikeska showed some slides about their trip to Czechoslovakia.

Saturday, October 27, is the first Harvest Dance. Friday night the outh club members are supposed to decorate the hall for the dance; if you want to come and help dec-

VES1'NIK orate the hall you are welcome.

Remember our next meeting is Sunday, November 4th.

Fraternally, Beth Vanicek (10) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Dear Members and Readers, On October 14 we held our regular youth club meeting at the Wall Volunteer Fire Department. it was a rainy day but that didn't stop the eager members from coming to this meeting.

For old business we set a date to go to Sonora Caverns; the date is Saturday, November 24th. We decided to postpone visiting Gandy's Cr amery. They don't have tours on Saturdays.

Under new business we discussed several charity projects. We decided to clonat- to a church project.

Fraternally, Mark Barta (13) President -SPJST--LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, The youth club of the Academy Lodge 177 met on October 6th. The meeting was called to order by Pr' sident Terry Bland.

A charity project was voted upon.

This was to save food wrappers to be redeemed for money. A moneymaking project was discussed. The leaders decided that the one with the best money-making ideas would win a prize.

The club voted on a Halloween hayride and party to be held on Cctober 31st, for this month's social.

SYD, Mrs. Dorothy Massey, was a gust at our recent meeting.

The meeting was adjourned and games were played.

Fraternally, Diana Harrison SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends: On October 14 we held our regular lodge meeting. Teen President Nicholas Morris led the pledge of allegiance and motto.

Junior Vice President Joyce Pechal called the meeting to order. Kim Mikulas read the roll call and twenty-six members were present.

Jody Zavodny won the door prize.

We had two birthday celebrants this month. They are Joseph Marxis and Sherry Malovets. We would

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like to wish them a happy birthday.

We had five visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stefka and their two youngest daughters Karen and Alison; we also had Phil Hanush.

Our project this month will be to decorate the hall on October 26 for our harvest dance.

After the meeting, we had a giblet supper for those who worked at the annual picnic.

At 6 p.m. we had the pleasure of having Brother Calvin Chervenka and Brother David Mikeska show slides and tell about their trip to Czechoslovakia.

See you next time!

Fraternally, Peggy Mesecke (11) Junior Reporter -SPJST--LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER near Members, The SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 20, Granger met Monday, October 15 at the lodge hall, at 4 p.m. to elect officers and plan projects for the coming year.

The following officers were elected: President — Jan Hajda Vice President — Kevin Cavanaugh Secretary — Tina Martine Treasurer — Joseph Hajda Reporter — John White Parliamentarian — Tina Tidwell Scrapbook Committee — Molly Crider Tammy Dlouhy and Debra Marburger Sunshine Committee — Mary Cavanaugh, Bebe Martine and ozanne Martine Telephone Committee — Kelly Cavanaugh, Cary Dlouhy, and P ecky White.

The group voted to have four projects for the year: 1. Collect rags for Granger's Pluebonnet nursing home.

2. Sponsor the Goodwill drive in Granger.

3. Collect clothing for the Ausin State School.

4. Collect quilt scraps for nursi-ig home.

A committee was appointed to plan a Halloween party.

It was decided that the monthly meeting would be held the first Monday of the month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall.

There were eighteen members, four guests, and five adults present. Mrs. James Cavanaugh gave a

14 brief talk to the youth group.

Refreshments were served afterward courtesy Mrs. Rita Marburger.

Monday, October 22nd, was set as clean-up day at the lodge.

Fraternally, John White (9) Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLE1TSVILLE Dear Members, The Hallettsville youth held its monthly meeting October 14 in the Grant Building.

President Annie Zabransky called the meeting to order. Secretary Sandra Holy read the roll call, followed by the treasurer's report. The secretary then read the minutes of the previous meeting.

Discussion followed under old business which concerned personalized checks for the youth club.

Under new• business we discussed the district meeting in East Bernard and a program. A Halloween party was also discussed; it will be held October 27 at 7 p.m. President of our youth club assigned members to get things prepared for our Halloween party.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Afterward we discussed and practiced our program. The ladies played games and the men played dominoes, with refreshments being served.

Door prizes went to the following members: Hilmer Galetka, adult; Denise Vasek, child; and Evelyn Holy won the birthday cake.

Our next meeting will be held on November 11th.

Fraternally, Arlene Zak (12) Reporter —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE LA SALLE Dear Members, On October 8 we held our regular Monthly meeting,. The meeting opened v ,..th the pledge and the prayer.

Mrs. Raybon was our guest speak er. She told us about the Leader' Serriner which Mrs. Drastata and Mrs. Raybon attended. She told about the things they did while they were at the seminar. I could tell Mrs. bayjlon and Mrs. O...astata had a great time; thank you so much for mal;ing it happen to them.

We had ten new members join u:.; this meeting. We aJe really glad

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Our. Christmas cardS' sales wereover very good. Thanks to all the members • who worked so hard to make this possible. We are now eel. ling the (fuzzy) little people. and it seems they will go over very good, too. tit a discussed our District VI meeting which was scheduled for Octa. her 214 in East Bernard. We held a !,pecial meeting on October 16 at tt e ‘anderbilt Fire Hall after school, to make final plans for our meeting.

Mrs. Drastata came up with our craft at the meeting which were love ly flowers; each member made one to take home.

We would like to thank Mrs. Heller lcr being our hostess this month.

The club members don't know what we would do, if it wasn't for these in.)thers who help us at these meet. :rigs. Our hats off to al: the mothers who work so hard to help us in our The next regular meeting will be held on November 12 after school, at the lolita Fire Hall; hoping to see all of you there!

Fraternally, Leona Raybon (11.).

—BPJST.LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE 1 ear Members, On October 8 • we held our monthly meeting. Vice President Jeanette Blavaty called the meeting to order. i'angie Cummings led the prayer and Stephen Hiavaty led the motto.

Our special guest Mrs. Raybon taikcd to us about nature and about the training camp that YL Mrs.. Dra sEala and she attended.

The we talked about our fuzzy ereaures' sales. Melany Drastata (yours truly) sold 75 creatures for the youth club.

Then the minutes were read and &L oved.

We discussed going to District Vi meeting on October 21st. Those who planned on going, met et Mrs. Dra. Oata s home at 11 a. rn., for transpox I atom Our cards' sales are going very well.

We had ten (10) new members.

Troy are Tangle Cummings, Cheryl Wagner, Barbara Wamer, Ray de Los Sotas, Cecila Sprencil, Kathy Wagner, Susan Wagner, Elsie de LW Scl as, Hank Rabon, and Bobby de Los Sotas.

Wednesday, October 24, 19'73 Refreshments were, then served: thank you Mrs. Heller.

The meeting was then adjourned.

For our craft, we made flowers out of fantasy film.

Fraternally, Melany Drastata (12), Sec.-Treas.

—SPJ8TLODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members, We opened our last meeting on Petal:yr 14 with a pledge to the flag.

An election was held for at new secretary; Edward Zavodny received the privilege of the Office. We had twelve members resent and we had one visitor Tammy Paul.

Old business was called to order by the vice president Dick Dusek was announced to be runner-up for the State King. There wasn't any more old business to be recalled so new business was introduced by the vice president. We discussed the activities that would be occurring during and after the district meeting.

Then we took from the table the matter of a district party. We invited Bryan, Brenham, Bleiblerville and Snook. The party would be held from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. on Sunday.

November 11th.

We then adjourned the meeting and had community meetings.

Fraternally, Keith Brinkman, Reporter ..-SPJ13 r-LODGE NO. 39, DALLAS Dear Members,, I just wanted to say that Lodgt.

130 had their meeting on October 15th and had a good attendance. We have a lot of things in store. On October 27th we are having a Hal. leweEn dance sponsored by the mother lodge and the youth club will have the kitchen. Be sure you come: Our next meeting will be on Nov• ember 11th and we are planning to go bowling,. See you at the neat) meeting.

Fraternally, Becki Skrabanek, Rep. --BPJ8T--

Items of Interest SAVE THE CHILDREN ON HALLOWEEN Apples, cookies, candy, cidar, and donuts seem. to go right along with the witches, ghosts, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween. The goodies are treats — payments in lieu of tricks.

Or are they?

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 On Wednesday evening, October 31, the annual pilgrimage begins for the long anticipated treasures.

Will it be "trick or treat"? or trick or treatment? For many children it is an evening of great fun and adventure, btt for some it can turn into a night of tragedy and sorrow.

Each year, far too many children are injured and killed on Halloween Eve by motorists unable to see them darting unexpectedly into the street. Others are badly burned as their costumes are ignited by flames from lighted candles and lanterns. These tragic situations could be avoided if parents would observe rules of good sense and safety.

Use only bright costumes. A white-shuted ghost is more easily seen by a passing motorist than a black-clad witch. But even brightly clothed children may be hard to distinguish as the evening darkens so florescent strips which would make th em even more visible, is suggested.

You shouldn't allow children to carry lighter candles, or lanterns, or any type of open flame. Many children have been burned in past years when their costumes, often made of extremely flammable mat-vial. caught fire. A flash-light would be easier to carry, and would also make crossing the street safer.

Be sure to chaperone all children who would not normally be allowed outside alone at night. Younger children should be out only in the early evening. The discreet presence of an adult can stop a problem situation from developing.

A major problem each Halloween is children who have been injured or drugged by the goodies they receive. These incidents may have la?en exaggerated by children seeking attention or playing pranks on their parents, but nevertheless, caution should be taken.

Any kind of non-commercial packaged edible can have drugs or other harmful ingredients added to them. It is best to trick or treat in your neighborhood.

Keep a light on in front of your house so that there is no danger of children being injured by walking into objects or holes they cannot see in the dark. If there is a pet in the household, keep it away

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Children enjoy putting on makeup as part of their costume but be careful of what they use. Cheap make-up can in many instances cause complexion problems for youngsters — or hurt their eyes.

Finally, when your child goes out for the evening, make sure you know where he or she is going and what time he or she should return.

Halloween can be a real treat for everyone. One way to ensure it is to follow these simple rules of safety. The result will be an enjoyable and safe evening for children and parents alike.

Safety on Halloween is not a magic act.

-SPJo-rHOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE Most American homes aren't adequately insured, according to a recent survey.

"Conducted by American Mutual Ins. Alliance, the survey reports that more than half of all single-unit homeowners don't carry enough insurance to protect their property fully," Lillian Cochran noted.

The home management specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Servic-, Texas ARAM University System, cited inflation as a common cause of inadequate coverage.

"A house that was fully insured 10 years ago now may be covered for only half its value unless the homeown ry periodically increased his insurance.

"Since a home's value increases with any home improvements — adding a room, remodeling or even paneling an misting room — it's smart to increase insurance coverage," Miss Cochran continued.

Recommended insurance coverage equals the market value of the horn' minus the value of the lot and foundation.

"To receive full payment for any losses, a homeowner should have coverage no less than 80 per cent of replacement cost."

Replac:ment costs have increased tremendously with changes in supply and rising labor prices, the specialist said.

"Some insurance companies offer homeowner's policies with a built-in inflation-guard provision to increase coverage at regular intervals.

15 "Unless your policy contains such a provision, you might want to consider adding one," she concluded.

-SPJSTNATURAL GAS SHORTAGE DISCUSSED The chairman of the State Railroad Commission has issued a grim new warning that natural gas shortages will hit Texans hard this winter.

In a speech to Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, at Dallas, recently, Chairman Tim Langdon said: —Propane already is in short supply due to stockpiling to offset the natural gas shortage.

—As much as 500,000 barrels daily of distillate fuel oil will be needed from November to March.

—If distillate use is' as high as predicted in the state, three to five times above normal, shipments to out-of-state consumers may to be cut 50 per cent.

—Out- of -state commitments, mandatory federal allocations and other factors may require that Texans share proportionally in shortages.

"This means that Texans might not only be denied access to its total distillate needs, but that access to its normal requirements could be cut," said Langdon. "The gasoline supply-demand situation, as well as every other petroleum product, will experience shortages this winter. As in the case of natural gas, a shortage in any type of fuel which results in an unsatisfied demand will exert pressure on available supplies of other fuels, setting up a domino-like effect."

Langdon recommended early construction of offshore deep-water ports to accommodate{ supertankers from foreign countries and stepped-up development of domestic reserves of oil and gas (including shale oil) and increased use of coal.

Meanwhile, only one major customer of Lo-Vaea Gathering 0o., Lone Star Gas Co. of Dallas, rejected a Railroad Commission temporary rate increase — to 2946 cents per 1,000 cubic feet — on natural gas delivered by the big Houston-based company to its customers around the state.

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The young virtuoso with his beloved instrument.

VACLAV HUDECEK'S YOUTHFUL TALENT At the beginning there was no music, just the child's excessive and unrestrained temperament and the parent's despair, looking for a pedagogical straw of salvation in a violin, which they bought to distract the attention of a too fiery five-year-old Valk. It is hard to tell today whether this was mere chance, or whether it was a sign of a hidden parental deram. What is certain is that the violin not only fulfilled its primary aim but also became a catalyst which then awoke and revealed an amazing talent in the child. Until the boy was twelve, his patient and enthusiastic teacher was his father, besides, of course, expert teachers whom he didn't hesitate to call on for help.

These were, first, Jaroslav Zahradnik of the Music School in Blatna, then Bohumil Kotmel, now a professor at the Brno Conservatory, and Professor J. Micka of the Prague Conservatory. The second of these prepared the young Vaclav in his twelfth year for the entrance examination to the Conservatory, where he was admitted as an exceptional student of the preparatory class. Here he stayed for three years, and at fifteen he successfully sat for an examination as a full graduate of the Prague Conservatory.

By then Vaclav Hudedek had some greater and smaller successes behind him in a number of competitions of Young People's Creativeness, the Koclan violin competition and others.

The most encouraging was the first prize in the Pra gue Radio interna-

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Weeks with his teacher and patron David Oistrach arc unforgettable. tional competition Concertino Praga.

But it was 1967 that was to become the decisive year. In the summer of 1967 Vaclav Hudeeek went, as a newly-fledged student of the Prague Conservatory to a summer camp in Britain, to Wales. Va gek didn't intend to stop practicing even during his holiday, so he took his violin with him, and what was more natural than that he should play in publie? The leader of the camp, Mr. Jenkins, took a fancy to him, took him to a BBC studio in Cardiff. where a producer, Mr. Harries, happened to be present, and he made a two-hour program with him on the spot, part of which was broadcast the very next day. And that concert was listened to, by chance, b y members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, in a bus, during one of their tours of Britain, and they liked the Czech boy's playing in spite of or just because of) his youth. And so the day comes, the date of which Vaclay can tell you even in his sleep, though otherwise he has no talent for numbers — the 11th November 1967. The day Vaclav Iludeeek played the Paganini concerto in London's Albert Hall and won all at once the audience the critics and a name for himself.

The young Vaclav Hudedek did not, luckily, allow himself to he dazzled by these early generous favors of Dame Fortune. On the contrary, her touch awoke in him a presentiment of her capriciousness and inconstancy.. He realized that he would not become a musician by favor of Pro-

vidence, but through determination and hard work. And so it was only at this moment that the real "fairytale" of his life began. For he was given a very rare gift, accessible only to very few artists: to learn and draw inspiration from the personal contact and experience of his highest ideal and model Not only by a peculiar combination of events, but also by his own contribution, he is given the patronage of a man who is on the highest rung of his personal hierarchy of values: the world-fa• mous Soviet virtuoso David Oistrach becomes his teacher and adviser.

The relationship between the young developing talent and the world Aireestro is of the purest, emotionally most affectionate. The mature artist seems to be looking back at his own 'beginnings, and remembering them with a certain nostalgia, and the young one sees with hated breath what can be achieved in the world through devotion to t alent and art. through devotion to talent and art.

Vaclav Hudedek is a student of the Prague Academy of Musical Arts. one of Professor Vaclav Snitil's pupils.

Besides a performance with the Moravian Philharmonic in various towns in this country, and besides tours to the German Democratic Republic. Fin land, England, Spain and Italy, Vaclay Hudeeek prepared a surprise for the spring. At the Prague Spring festival he played Tchaikovsky's Concerto in D major under the baton of • David Oistrach.

Zuzana Tausingerova (From Czechoslovak Life-1972-Editor)

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS GEARS FOR FUTURE AT NEW ORLEANS MEET New Orleans — The Naticnal Fraternal Congress of America chose the dynamic head of one of its smaller member societies to lead the organization for the coming year.

Attending from the SPJST were Ernest Hanka, Director Dist. V; John A. Kubena, Director Dist. I; Reuben Lesikar, Legal Advisor; and Cyril (Sid) Pokladnik, Director Dist. III. Attending as visitors were Tim and Rosalee Kostom of Lodge No. 88.

Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik received the honor of being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Fraternal Sec 1 ion of the NFCA. The 600 delegates to the 87th annual meeting of the Congress elected Michael F. Ettel, president of the Catholic Aid Association, St. Paul Minn., as its new president.

The Catholic Aid Association was founded in 1878 and operates in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. It has 70.000 members with $85 million of insurance in force and assets of over $21 million.

The National Fraternal Congress of America is composed of 99 fraternal benefit societies in the United.

States and Canada with a total membership of 10 million, The new vice president chosen by the NFCA is Henry F. Scheig, president of Aid Association for Lutherans, Appleton, Wisc.

The 600 delegates of the 99 fraternal benefit societies forming the National Fraternal Congress of America selected Michael F. Fttel., president of the Catholic Aid Association, St. Paul, Minn., as the new NFCA president. The societies have a total membership of 10 million in the United States and Canada.

The new NFCA vice president is Henry F. Scheig, president of Aid Association for Lutherans, Appleton, Wise.

The congress voted to enlarge membership on the executive committee from 9 to 12, which includes the president and vice president.

At the same time it chose five new members to serve on the committee. They are: Wharton F. Hood, executive secretary and vice presid-

Vt STNiK ent, Independent Order of Foresters, Don Mills, Ont., three years; David L. Springob. president, Catholic Family Life Insurance, Milwaukee, Wisc.. three years; Mildred Cruikshank, national secretary, Degree of Honor Protective Association, St. Paul, Minn., three years; William J. Wenger, president, National Mutual Benefit, Madison, Wise., two years; and Frank Vodrazka, .president, Czechoslovak Society of America, Cicero, Ill., one year.

Continuin g on the executive committee are' John Badovinac, national president of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, Pittsburgh, Pa., one year; John H. Griffin. M.D., supreme physician of the Knights of Columbus, New Haven, Conn., one year; Doris Howse, supreme president, North American Benefit Association, Port Huron, Mich., two years; Robert H. Platt, national secretary. Modern Woodmen of America. Rock Island, Ill., two years; and Kenneth T. Severud, secretary and director, Lutheran Brotherhood, Minneapolis, Minn., one year.

The meetin g provided delegates with a deep insight into economic, social and political problems which will affect life on the North American continent.

Dr. Kenneth McFarland, guest lecturer for the General Motors Cor poration, told delegates that the "American system" should not be sold short. He said that it both works and produces. . McFarland stated the great danger to the American system is not that the present generation will destroy it but that it will fail to transmit it. He reminded that "no one inherits any understanding in his bloodstream. Every child starts at scratch and must learn it all." He added that it is "only by insuring the future of America" that citizens can underwrite their own.

Ben Gaynes, Jr., an economic consultant with Mendelson-Ga'ynes, New York City, predicted that the hottest commodity in the Amer ican economy in the immediate decade ahead will be money. He also expressed the belief that priceearning ratios for the vast majority of stocks in the 1970s will not return to the high levels of the 1960s.

17 John M. Claerhout, national director of programs for the Boy Scouts of America, declared that the answer to the unrest among youth today lies in finding new out lets for old values. He descri:red today's youth as "eager for responsibility, task-oriented and possessing enormous energy and willingness to invest its undeniable strength in meaningful activities.

Claerhout urged adults to "encourage rather than impede the growing tendency of youths to see themselves as a force for change."

But he urged the adult generation to help youth make this a constructive force. "We must help them find constructive causes to champion and provide soapboxes from which they can proclaim them. This will enable them to interpret themselves to the 'establish ment,' " the Boy Scout official declared. "We must increase the opportunity of youth to relate to understanding, mature adults. This will relieve their feeling of isolation while building confidence in the willingness and capacity of the adult world to help them grow without smothering them."

Delegates also heard a spokesman from the younger generation assess youth's future. Larry Eisenberg , immediate past national Ex-. plorer president. declared youths of the 1970s are digging in and looking up rather than copping out.

He cited a recent U.S. Bureau of Statistics survey revealing a new upsurge in religious commitment among teen-agers, reduced use of both hard and soft drugs among the young, a subsiding of the pas sion to tear down the system and a sharp increase in enlistments by youths in voluntary action programs.

Eisenberg declared that the components of the new image of the youth are "nobility, virtue, romanticism and dedication to high ideals." "The era of nihilism is passing," he added. "We now are witnessing the birth of tomorrow's image — and it is a picture of high purpose: the higher the better."

Responding to the challenges posed for the fraternal benefit system today, Severud, outgoing president of the National Fraternal Congress, declared that "we must accept the fact that change is in-

8 evitable and that in order to retain our rightful place we must be flexible and not only willing but eager to make changes which will improve our operations."

On assuming his new post, President Ettel said that the thrust of his efforts for the coming year would be to help the fraternal benefit societies to serve their members better.

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period composer Luise Milano, Gigue from the Suite in E-minor by J.S. Bach, Etude No. 11 by Hector Will -Lobos, and Tient° No. 3 by Henz.

For six months Vladimir practiced six to eight hours a day. On October 14, 1970, he went to Paris.

The competition finals consist of two parts. The first part is closed to public with the performers playing only for members of the jury in a -SPJST"EVERY CZECH IS A MUSICIAN" studio of French Radio. The following as our ancient saying goes. Indeed, day all four finalists give a joint thousands of people left their home- concert. The idea is to evaluate their land-after World War I to carry on ability to perform in public. Also, the old traditions of Czech musicians measurements are 'taken of the abroad. Many of them settled down length and intensity of applause.

Just as several times before, Vlain distant lands because they could dimir drew No. 1 and was the first not make ends meet at home. The of the four performers to play to a readers will surely appreciate an article dealing with our young people full house. His luck held and he had and their interest in music. I selected the longest and most profound apintentionally one of the youngest and plause of all contestants. Deservedly, most talented students of the Praha the jury picked him in 1970 as the Conservatory of Music. Hence, permit best guitarist playing classical guitar me to introduce to you a "guitar- in this world-famous competition. playing musician," 22-year old Vladi- Our young artist received congramir Mikula, who studies with Profes- tulations from the piano virtuso and composer Antonio Ruiz Pipo, Turibio sor Jill Jirmal.

Santos, the distinguished Spanish arAt the age of 19 he accepted an in- tist Narcisco Yepez, the famed guita• vitation to take part in an interna- marker M. Bouchet (he makes only ltional competition called Concours eight guitars per year), and other disInternacional de Guitar, and annual tinguished personalities of the world event organized by the French Radio of guitar music. In addition to a and Television networks (ORTF) ever guitar and financial award, Vladimir won a scholarship at Schola Cantorsince 1959.

The same year (1970) the Praha um giving him an opportunity to Radio did recordings for another corn study with practically any of the petition and Vladimir chose Scher- world's greatest virtuosi . zino by Alexandre Tansman as an This fall it will be three years since Vladimir won the ConeOurs Internaoptional composition.

Preserving complete anonymity of cional de Guitar. Last year he finperformers, the recordings were evalu ished high school and this year he ated by a 12-member jury comprising will complete his formal education. distinguished personalities of the During the past two years he twice world of music. Out of forty record- represented his country in France ings the jury finally selected four ar- and played to students and teachers tists* female guitar players from Bel- of the Sorbonne University. Last Febgium and America, an Englishman, ruary he took part in the Pith Inand Vladimir Mikula from Czecho- ternational Week of Guitar Music at slovakia. It was on that occasion that the Paris Theatre d'Aville, the Sarah the chief organizer of the competi- Bernhardt Theatre. and elsewhere. tion M. Robert J. Vidal from Paris To rive publicity to guitar playing said this of the 19-year old boy: "He Vladimir apneared several times on is not a guitarist, but a guitar-playing French TV and all his performances musiciari." Thus our young artlIst met with great acclaim. reached prominence joining the ranks Fortunatel y, he does not neglect of uch great musicians as, e.g.', domestic audiences and his concerts Konrad Ragossnig, Turibino Santos are highly popular with young •eonle. from Brazil, and others.

Together. with Ilia Hurnik and LibnAe In February 1970 Vladimir received Vachalova, he played at a concert an invitation to take part in the Pa- given by Mrs. Irena Svobodova. wife ris competition. He was to play Fan- of the President of the Republic. for tasia by the Spanish renaissance- the wives of ,heads of diplomatic has-

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sions accredited in Czechoslovakia.

Shortly after the New Year he took part in a concert given by Professors Jirmalis students at the House of Artists in Praha. Again, he was very well received by the audience.

Thus our young artist continues to study, practice, give concerts and prepare for further tours both in Czechoslovakia and abroad. This year he gave a concert in France, recorded a recital for color television and gave several concerts in Belgium. The following is an excerpt from an article written by a critic in Belgium: The program of the young artist from Praha we heard in Antwerp embraced John Dowland, Bach and Debuxsy and even the works of contemporary Czech composers, e.g. Rak. Jelinek and Truhlat. In the course of the concert where virtuosity was taken for granted, Mikulka's mastery of his instrument attracted special attention. His tone was brilliant; his ability to adopt different styles is a wonder."

In May Vladimir gave a concert in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. and donated the proceeds to a special fund for the people of Vietnam.

In June he will depart for a tour of Finland. Trips to the USSR, Hungary, Denmark and Yugoslavia are also planned.

Vladimir Mikulka is a typical representative of Czechoslovakia's young generation. He is well aware of the fact that our socialist society enabled him to study at the State Conservatory of Music. He does not lose sight of the deep understanding with which he met on the part of all cultural institutions in Czechoslovakia when he first started. Through his work he systematically proves his determination to devote all his talent and art to the cause of making his people famous.

Vaclav Buh 6g. svet -SPJS'r--

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 24. BIJNA 1913 ROOM( 61 — itiLO 43 PAR KROKU OD PODZIMU Dech louky u lesa, obloha modra a vitr, ktery si tu brnka o drat vysoko nad hlavou. JeAte V.§eChno blizce, i zvony na veii v daleke male visce.

Usedim do travy par krokit od podzimu do smutne zelene Jeste vgak nepatti mu, jegte se beranci na nebi tine pasou a s hlavou z yracenou to victim p-ostovlasou piechazet po nebi, po modre strege sveta.

Pospichag v puneogkich tkanYch ha biho iota.

Prosim te, postfij tam a divej se z to vYgky. slunce nam odkveta. jak dukat pampeligky, rozleta se, jako kdyi vitr oslovi ji.

Stfij tam a divej se, jak vgect•no kolem miji, jak vgechno chysta se pomaiu odu mirat.

Snad takhle odejde i mode clavna vira v tebe a v dugi tvou, tu vazu pinou svetla, by nikdy vneeodtk k eVreett s Odejde, jako ty odchazi g do inizpni, odejde, pozvolna, jak chodi svetlo denni, kdyi veSroir naveeer za mrie . hvezd ho dava.

Jegte ji uvidim, jak z (talky na ma.va.

n apouti oei cho.dbou dni a'lat?yrintem Na konci untie pak sama a bey pomoci.

Dech louky u lesa jde se mnou k seieurnneettifice, e. berancl spasaji josledni klasy Na c este zpateeni k nebi se divam xj..•'?dtye;‘ zitra rano me Ili mOna bildi 060.

Jitka Dadouekoya

Oddil clop.sovatelii HOUSTON, TEXAS Miii etenati, Jako minula vec leil za nami vge to doufani a &ill pina Lasky a oddanosti i neptetriiteho napjeti, kte re jsme v letech 1914-18.

Jak rychle utikaji dny. PlnYch 55 jii uplynulo od chvile, kdy eechtim a Slovaktim vze gla hvezda svohobody nebot' 28. eijna je den prohlageni esl. samostatnosti. Den 28. eijna, je tak obrovskeho v3"rznamti pro nas a celou Evropu protthe ne byla jii myslitelni, existence samostatnosti na geho naroda a piece do glo k jejimu uskuteeneni r.

1914 htfiza valky zaplavila celou Evropu, tahly Ceske pluky do krvavYch bitev, sli kopat hrob sami sobe a svemu negt`astnemu narodo.

V to chvili zachvela se Csl. Amerika u vedomi hrtizy, ktera oeekava rodnou zemi i malt' slovensky narod po Tatrami. Krev lidu v Americe probuzena, hnula se

y e zdanlive zkornatelYch 2ilach, to nenavist k habsburske ri gi — k nisi cisatskYch pant a sltdebnikti otrokii a zalarmovala deseti tisice lidi. Bolave vzporninkv na pontZ'ovanou chudobu zotroCeneho dueha I tela vyvolaly hotkost pinou nenavisti ye chvili, kdy RakouskoUhersko, samo ye sluibach nemec keho cisatstvi, hnalo Ceske a slovenske pluky na jatky k ukoisui imperialistickYch choutek. V to dobe, Boma i v Anierice, ukazal dobrST nag lid kde je jeho srdce a jake je jeho rozhodnuti. Lid, ptedstavujici narod, jeho utrpeni i jeho touhy. Jiz prve dny valky ukazali rakouskY'm genet-6,1nm, kde je Achi lova pata ztrouchnivele ti ge. oegti vojaci poeali houfne pfebihat k neptiteli a snad prave na tuto chvili v dejinach na geho naroda eekal osud. eekal, aby mu na ge; racice, kterST by ho vyvedi ze .italeteho of roctvi, dodal nove nadeje jeho smr telnYm -azkostem a vratil mu veljkeho ducha jeho Min. V hodine smrtelneho nebezpe ,';i milostren osud dal narodu vfulce - T. G Masaryka, kte0 tajne prcha ze ze me .aby ke snolqnemu boji shromaklil rozehnane stado sveho lid" Ve vgech koutech sveta, aby ho spojil v jedno telo a jednu dui a zdvihl sveYma rukama pied zastupy, prapor odboje proti stareniu otroct vi za nov3-7, lepgi Zivot naroda v hranicich Rakouska-Uherska soou taneho. Pied Masarykem stal Ukol, kterS7 b yl nad sil • eloveka. Organizovat Oechy a Slo yaky po celem svete rortrou'ene, ziskat k tomu

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dill velike finaneni fondy a prostiedky; postavit koneene armadu, ktera by skutkem dokazala tou hu naroda po svobode a strysl pro °bet za demokracic — to Masaryk nemohl bojovat tento tetkY fikol sam, ale v eele statisicil naSeho lidu.

Sve pomocniky Masaryk musel hledat v zahranieni emigraci ye S-tdcarech, Francii, na Rusi a v Americe. Byli to vetLinou lids prosti a nebohati, svetu temet neznami lids, kteti pochopili velikou dobu a jests vett povinnost. Masaryk prohlasil za prostou nutnost, aby si narod sam platil svou revoluci. Na rod, kterY by toho nedovedl a na revoluci tebral rnezi cizinci ten na rod neni schopen vlastniho 2ivota.

Proto obratil se k osl. lidu v Americe. Byl to nejvetAi itkol. kterST re volute polotila na est. Ameriku — bVt finanenim ministrem revoluce.

A hle, esl. vetev Masaryka nezklamala. Tato vetev zaoceanska, 'ktere rezni mesiaAi zvonili umiraekem, stava se mocnYrn, opernSrm ramenem sveho naroda v dobe, kdy pod tihou ran a temene klesal, kdy krev mu z ote ytenYch 2i1 uchazela, kdy narod znovu v cizich slu2bach krvacel za Rakousko-LThersko, za vec §patnou a rnra yne ztracenou, tenkrat, kdy poeal s yYrna rukama kopat svfij hrob. Chceme-li bYti spravedlisYmi, musime ptiznat. dOblIrMi pomocniky Masarykovkrni bylo desetitisice na glch dobrfrch mutil a ten, kteii byli na mists pry nim. eegti a sloyengti novinati, •kteti po celou dobu revoluce naroda byli tmay3'rrn a 2ivkin svedomim na Aeho lidu. Novinati, za redaktorsktmi stoly. na ktere bylo tel zapornenuto, kteti vlastne duchovne vedli celou revoluci, kteti osvobozeneckou akci uvacleli v nejmohutnei Si pohyb, kteti znova a znova podnecovali lid k obeli a volali ke spolane praci. aby se velke dilo vzkrigeni naroda uskuteenilo. Byli to oni, kteti mluvili k narodu i v cizine a proto zasluhuji aby jini bylo ntinsano co lest jejich. to ie rásluha hez odechu za ohromne dilo. Po yyhloAeni vakly Nemeeku, ti sloe! dobrovolct, esl. nilvodu vstoupilo do americke annady. Nezfstalo jen nil torn. Od roku 1916 pokortAel se Masaryk o vytvoteni samostatne osl. annady na Rusi. V race 17., kd y vypukla v Rusku revoluce a Masaryka armada. ktera se proslavila ptedtim u Zborova,

V2STNIK byla zesilena a vznikla myglenka piemistit ji na francouzske bojigte, aby i na zapade byla videna touha esl. • cloveka po strObode.

Mygenka tato nasledkern rflznYch ptekatek byla jen z east uskuteenena a tu v klamne domenee, vetev v Americe jest sehopna vyslat znaerlY poeet svYch mutu do esl. armady do Francie, bylo ptikroeeno k naboru V Americe. Na vSizvu elena CS Narodni rady v Pa-fiti, Milana R. Stefanika, vydanoti v tijnu roku 1917, ptihlasiilo se de sl. legie 2309 dobrOvolca, kteti aIi dovr§it tu nej-vet'Ai motnou lidskou obet' i nezi gtnou revolueni ak Si tu ciesl. yetve americke. - Vezli lasku k narodu pies dalekS, ocean do Francie, ay tam u Ouziers a Ter ronu na fipati lesu argonskYch v krvatrYch dnech tijnovkch, bill se a urnirali za lengi easy sveho lidu.

Potom, kdy donesli viteznV prapar odboje do osvobozene vlasti, ye lalo je Slovensko, volalo je Te ginSko a i tam stall tvati v tvai neptiteli, i tam bojovali a urnirali ye chvilich, kdy vlast uz byla svobodna. Jit 55 let uplynulo od mezniku dejin naroda Oeskosloyenskeho, kdy rozlehlo se nivami vlasti nagich ptedkt, pteradostna zvest o osvobozeni naroda. V lesich argonskYch v udoli ieky Aisne u Terronu dtimaji yeenSi sen bratti padli na bojigich v zapase za osvobozeni sta re oteiny nedoekali se slaynSrch dnu prohla§eni OeSkoslovenske republiky, za nit chvatali zapasit dobrovolne zemtit. V ftlorncich vzpominek valeenYch je par jednotlivot zde v Americe, kteri zazili chvile Terronske vtavy bitevni, kde stala hrstka deskYch dobrovolcti proti ptesile yYborne organizovane moci netheckeho vojgkp.

LT Terronu a Ouzers postavil se Cs', dobrovoleic k poslednimu naporu proti obrnene pest pri gackeho militarismu a manifestoval pied Iran couzskStrn generalnim tabem sve hluboke ntesvedeeni, ze je ochoten s radosti nolotit tivot za svohodu esl. naroda a za sesterskou re p_ ubli ku francouzskou.

Kviteeek bilSr (Legionitska pisen) Kdy2 jsem mairoval ku hranici, tizil §eclY `karlik' mou 'depict mou &plc' titil §e0 karlik, kdy jsem ma§iroval napoSledy pies francouzske proudy ye Franca, tam me lakal kvitek rudobilSr

Wednesday, October 24, 19'73 kvitek, ktery hroZi. kvitek pro me za hranici Tam jsem si ten kviteeek za baret sineel dat tam jsem vedel take, prod jdu bojovat.

Za baretem kvitek rudobilY verne srdce eeske pod ktAili, a v tom srdci zjevnou vlasti tabu nastoupil jsem u legie slutbu. nastoupil jsem hned u druhe roty novybaret s kvitkem, nove boty, s naaenim za prava vlasti k spel jsem ku hranici.

S pozdravem na vAechny etenate nakho mileho -aasopisu a pro celou redakci Jerry Baletka, Csl. legionat, 53. divize, 21. pluk, 2. rota, 3. Beta.

—seJsrCSL. DEN ICISPESNiTM

Na statni vYstave v Dallas, Tx. Csl, den Olt 33. v potadi) skoneil °pet Uspane. Poeasi bylo kriisne, ttebate dosti teple, ale jen kdy nepfSelo. Obtadnikem mel blit Jake. vtdy pan John Bubak, ale nasledkem \Tattle nemoci jeho sentry pi.

Otylky Janiekove, nebyl ptitomen — snad poprve, co Csl. dny se potit daji. iVlisto neho prof. Calvin her venka ptivital obecenstvo a prornluvil eesky i anglicky. Nejdtive ov'Sem byly zapeny hymny aniel.icka, a eeska, i slovenska. OeskY kon certni orchestr zanral vtdy pZ•kne skladby a katclY si je rad posiechl, nebot' jsou pekne zahrane. Pak So kolove meli pekne aisle, kde deveata ukazovala sve tneni; hyty ne jen z Dallas, ale i z Ennis, Houston, Ft. Worth. Bylo. to pekne a pted vedly ono eislo take s malYmi ylajkaini, cot bylo zase need jineho a velmi se libilo. NoMteva dosti veli• ka.

Z Ennis zpevaci od spolku KJT a KJ Z ' 'r pod vedenim ptitele pana Frank LiSky hezky Zapeli nekolik pisni a meli to pekne nacvieene, jako vi'zdy. Novou pisen "Na y e je dolina" pekne uvedli a je to hez.ka, melodie.

Byli ptedsta yeni zylP.§tni haste odjinud, jako prof. Josef Sktivanek, kterY vyueuje de§tinu na koleji A & M v Bryan, take ptedsta vii svou mantelku a pi. B. Reams, ktere jsou dlouholete pracovnice pro Csl. dny; tet pana Sid Poklaclnika, jako kapelnika orchestru e vyvolal i jmeno mantelil Joe Hopozde a nelaskovYch, ale ti

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 byli tam. Take ptedstavil znameho hrade hry soccer, kterY hraje pro dallaskY spolek Tornadoes, p.

Maealu a jeho rodinu. Nevim, zda jsern nekoho nevynechala neb vge pi :si z pameti. Kdybych nekoho opomenula poznamenat, tak me to prosim nemejte za zle, neb to neni Ornysine.

Jegte se musim zminit o Sokolkach, ktere ptedvedly zase ono Oslo menem "Vltava", ktere ji g ukazovaly pfedloni a ktere se day Pak vgichni Sokolove, mudi i deny ptedvedli Opine nove eislo, pad'a.'cke, v peknYch svetlezelenYch ftborech, ktere se velice zamlouvalo a za ktere sklidili velky potle•k Toto eislo ziskalo prvni cenu na.

Sokolskem sletu v Chicago, letogni rok. Vite, On eas bedi dal a lid chce videt stale nee.° zajirnaveho, noveho a ne poi-ad to stejne, co jid jeci nou videa. Toto eislo se jmenovalo "The Texas Roundup".

Pak OH od facto 84 pkedvecily ta neeky pod vedenim pi. B Petrove a bylo to ve/ice hezke neb se ta tirobotina opravdu snakla ukadat to nejlepgi. PeveckY sbor od kadu 47 pod vedeni pani Jakubcove, hezky zazpival nekolik libivYch pisni. Pak pfigni na kadu oznaxneni v kontestu nejstar gi dams a pana, a ted nejstar gi mandelskY parek a NI sledek byl tento • nejstar gi dama byla pi. Josefina Vranova z Dallas a nestargi pan byl uznan p. Robert Durori a nejstar gi mangelskY par W.A. Nesudovi, kteki jid v lete oslavili sve 57. vYroei. Pani Vrano• va a pan Dural obdrdeli pekne tro feje a Nesudovi hezkou plaketu.

Jiste jim vgem vgichni srdeane gra tulujeme. Dallaske noviny ptinesly tern fotku pana Durone, jakoko nejstargiho Oecha na oeskem dnu rieb mu je jid 86 let ac na to nevyhlidi a je dosud eipe •nY a svai.

Na to peveckY sbor z Taylor pod vedenim pi. J. Bartoshove take beaky zazpival ty na ge mile Ceske pisnieky, ktere se vddy libi. Pak na ukoneeni byla pkedvedena na ge N ska beseda s cloprovodem eeskeho koncertniho orchestru, Tim byl grog ram v Coliseum ukoneen a gli jsme do Band Shell na odpoledni program. My, kteti jsme byli v krojich, meli jsme k disposici tki vozy, Jake pkevadeji nav gtevniky v-Ystavy z jednoho mista na druhe a tento nas provezl po celem vYstavigti a nekde jsme se na chvili za stavili. MiadI hogi clrge/i plakaty,

V.ESTNIK oznamujic nag odpoledni program v Band 'Shell a musim kid, de mnoho lidi se zastavilo a prohlideli si nas take nam ptatelsky kynuli.

Program 1, Band Shell byl pod vedenim znamYch pracovnikti p.

Chas. Adameika a p. Roberta Urbana. Hudba z Ennis pekne vyhra,vala, zatimco hoste pohodlne pojidali a popijeli a besedovali. Pan Vilem Cervenka z West (zda, se mi, ee kikali, de je jig 841etY), zapel pekne dve pisnieky sam bez doprovodu. Tam se segel s krajanern Louis Soukupem, ktery dtive •byd.lel ye West aktereho nevidel 20 let.

Pekne to shledani a jiste zajimave.

Pak zpival taylorsky peveckY sbor, enniskY a dallaskY sbor a vgichni zpivali velmi pekne ty na ge zamilo vane Ceske pisne. DallaskY shor byl pod vedenim p. Frank Henzna od. tadu 84.

Nage sestra A. Zvolankova a jsme opet mely stank s veciiiil ze stare Vlasti, ktere opatkila ptitelkyne z Michigan, jako: Ve likonoeni mane malovane vajieka panenky, granatove zbodi, permitk.y eili mastitka ‘z husiho peti. Pak tam byly tea eeske taroky, Ceske ueebnice, varioeni listky v eeske el a jine. ACkoliv bylo dosti horke, prodavaly jsme obe dve dosti dolate celY den a zajem byl veliky. Rovned nekolik den me dadalo o kroje, jen de ja, behudel jsem dame) vvprodala vae pied OeskYm dnem a nevim, kdy zase budu mit nee° k prodeji neb ceny jsou. nyni n.emogne nasledkem devaluate dolartl .a vysokeho cla. Velmi me vgak tesi zajem nagich lidi o narodni kroje neb tak udrdujeme v dive pameti ty nage 6s1. dny v Texasu. Arneritjantim se to velice libi a vddy se pochvalne zmifiuji o krase vy g ivelskeho umeni — je to v ge nadlierne. Letos mely krasne kroje pi.

Willifordova z Ennis, pi. Ed. MenSikova, a jeji dve dcery z Ennis, pi.

Frank 8panielova z Dallas, Ictera si onen kroj pkivezla se sve nav gtevy Oeskoslovenska pak sleena Willa Mae eervenkova, z West a jeji sestra, jejid jmeno si nemohu vzpomenout, takde kaddYm rokem krojovanYch pkibYva a je to hezke.

Nyni jegte musim vzpornenout vgechny s kterYrni jsem se na dnu ptivitala. Z okresu Grayson tam byli Martinkovi a Faberovi, z Chicaga pan Jerry Rabas a z West nagi dobti pfatele, mand. Raymond Nemeekovi. Poznala jsem nove kra-

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jany jako pi. Vilem Cervenkovou z West, pi. Gelnerovou rovned z West a tail° me velice; pak pi. Zavodna s mandelem, kterY jest ptedsedoit •adu 47 v Seaton; dale pi. Ruby Bolton ze Seaton. Take jsem videla mandely Pechalovy se Seaton a god kovy, kteti nas zvali na zabavu ad tam budou hrat hudebnici Majkovi; z Ft. Worth pan Paprskat a mandele Tirkovi; a Gainesville mandele Drozdovi (rodaci z Granger). Rada jsem kaddeho vidrila a par sloe s nimi promluvila. Ale schazeli nam mnozi jako manacle Bubakovi a jeho sestra pi. Janiekova, ktera, lean v nernocnici v Bay • for tedce nemocna, mandele Jos. Beeanovi z Ft. Worth a mnoho jinych. Vgichni nam schazeli. Doufam, de naptesrok se uvidirne.

Take jegte chci kici, de pozdeji mei), programy na Mobil Stage.

Sokolove a Besedu tandili taneenici pod vedenim pi. H. Oates, SeatonskY peveckY shor a v gem se to velmi libilo. A abych nezapomnela, nage sestra B. Valeikova pry chodz jid 45 let na Statni vYstavu a nevynechala ani jednu a na ge CM. dny rovned ne, za cod se ji dostalo uznani. Gratulujeme srdeene.

Myslim, de jsem Vam vsem povedela to n.ejhlavnej gi o nagem slavnem dnu a jen si pkejeme, ahy ptigti Csl. den byl °pet iispe gnY a hled`me kaddY navgtevovat tyto dny a udrdujme na g zajem o vlast nagich ptedkfi Zatim se melte v gichni dobke a bud`te zdravi. Na shledanou zase v rote 1974.

Aneika Houdkova SICI KROUZEK ZEN V ENNIS

Schrize naaeho kroadku konana 11. kijna byla slabeji navgtivena.

Ptitomno bylo 18 Clenek Kdyd jsem pfigla do sine, tak sentry progivaly velkou (king size) deku, pekne se pH tom havily a yeselost v gude ptevladala.

Asi v jedenact hodin na ge sestra p •edsedajici, Mary Laznovska. byla volana ku teleforan Kdyd pkig la zpet, byla cela, zdrcend a v pia& nam. tekla, de dostala smutnou zpravu, de ji a sestke Aihi Nesudove Jktera take pro givala) nable zesnula jejich sestra, pi. Joe Hag koveova Tato zprava nas velmi zarmoutila neb jsme pi. H.a gkovcovou v gechny dolote znaly. Obe ses try hned ze schfize odjely za svoji' rodinou.

Sestry Kroudku ses. Ladnovske,

VtSTNiK

22 Nesudove a cele pozilstale rodine, vyslovuji hluboce citenou soustrast a zesnule peejeme klidny spank.

Ne listine nemocriSrch byly ses' try Mary Vrla, ktera vatne onemocnela a stnivila pees dva t3%dny ve zdej gi nemocnici, ale uti je rase • v domacim okteovani a del se ji mnohem lene.

• Sestra Millie Vytopilova odjela dc Houstonu ke sve dceei a zeti, k mantehim SlovakovVm a tam v Houstonske nemocnici se podrobila • operaci. Dcera Emilka chtela maminku v Houstonu, aby ji po opera ci mohia co nejlepe opateit. V ' Kroutku jsme obema podepsaly po' zdravne karty a poslaly je, aby ye" dely, tie jsme na ne vzpominaly.

• Take nagi sestru Tonieku Novakovou trapi ten arthritis v nohou a nemohla se schtze zUdastnit, ale piece na nas pamatovala a poslala pc) sestee Kope.ekove kvart vines nafidila aby nas v gechny peed 'lid' lem podastovala. Vineeko bylo vY°' borne a pekne dekujeme.

Narozeniny v eijnu mail sestry Annie Trojdeek, Annie (Joe) Valek a Georgia Rose Moralis. Peeieme vge dobre do dal gich let.

Ve schtizi bylo odhlasovano udelat si hostinu na to Americke posviceni. Jak katdY'm rokem mivame! Kroutek zakoupi gunku a katda sestra nem donese, jako zeli, knedliky. salaty a peeivo a, mame hostinu hotovou, ku ktere zve'' me nage mantely, aby to bylo yeselegi.

Rady jsme zase ye schtizi uvidely sestry Annastazii Jureikovou Annie Mullins, ktere ut deli das mezi nami nebyly.

Tak mile sestry, dostavte se do schtize konane 8. listopadu v cc neivetgim poetu na ten posvicenskji °bed.

Doufam,ze poeasi nam bude peat a nebude prget.

S pozdravem Rena Zazvorkova -SPJSTTELoevi■tNA JEDNOTA SOB.( L. CORPUS CHRISTI Broth a sestry: Teloeviend Jednota Sokol v cor• pus Christi. Texas. timto oznamuje ze dne 28 Nina 1973 bude poeadat svoji qroeni slavnost 431eteho tr, vani a pilsobeni, na torn. samem ste, kcle byla zalotena roku 1930 v eisle 5440 Kostoi yz Rd. Na zaeat_ -ku se piThlasilo 27 mutil a d ye tieny Od to doby mnoho mutt), ten

a deti naglo svoji zaba.vu telesnon i “T chovnou. Jine spolky jako eady Cislo 79 a 56 SPJST, spolek SVPS i American poutivaly tuto budovu pro svoji spolkovou dinnost.

Program — ()bed bade podavan ye 12 hodin a potrva do tei hodin. bude sloten z hovezi pedene na rog tu (barbecue beef) se vgemi krmy, Tolle $2. Po obede bude 'dortovY tanec" (cake walk) Teloeviena eisla budou peedvedem.L. vstup volnST na cele odpoledne. Studene napoje budou na sklade v nalevne, pro tiznive Ctend vefejnost je uetive tadana, aby pei gla a podpofilo tento podnik, kterS7 ma sloutit k ziskani finanenitch progteedk0 stavebniho fondu a telocvidneho fad'.

Za slavnostni vYbor John Staga, zpravodaj -SPJSTOznameni

schlizi

PODZIMNi SCHUZE OKRSKU Podzimni schtze prvniho (I.) okrsku bude se konat v nedeli 28. eijna 1973. (Podrobnosti pozdeji). *

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Podzimni schilze gesteho (VI.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 21. eijna v 1 hodinu odpoledne v River side sini v East Bernard. Rad Karel Jonas, Cislo 28, East Bernard. bude hostem.

Podzimni schtize sedmeho (, VIT.) okrsku ie ustanovena na den 4. listopadu 1973. Add Cislo 117, Robstown bude hostem.

-SPJSTFormalni oteveeni nove sine eadit g tefanik Cislo 142 v Houston se bude konat 18. listopadu 1973. Dal:gi podrobnosti pozdeji.

-SPJSTJARM SCHUZE OKASKtr Jarni schuze teetiho (III.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 31. bkezna 1974. Add "Novo kvety" eislo 35 v Elk bude hostem.

Schtize dtvrteho (IV.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 28. dubna 1974.

Add Cislo 49. Rowena, bude hostem.

Jarni schilze pita° (V.) okrsku se bude konat teeti nedeli dne 17. beezna 1974. RAd Stefanik eislo 142 v Houston bude hostem.

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Ve stkedu 24. kijna 1973 NAg I VE SVETE A VE HVEZDACH Karel Hujer Kohoutkova kometa. Nejjasnejli kometa poslednich mnoha a mnoha let pkinejmen gim poslednibo etvrttisicileti, daleko jasnej gi net proslula Halleyova, ponese do budoucna Ceske jmeno. Dr. Luba Ko houtek je deskST astronom tijici v exilu v hamburske hvezda.rne. Kometu objevil jako nepatrnou stopu, na fotograficke desce. 7. bkezna t. r., tedy prave v den 123. vkrodi narozenin T.G. Masaryka. Snimek byl potizen 32palcovSrm SchmidtovYm dalekohledem Pozdeji byl objekt ztotoinen na snirncieh pokizenSvci). jiti v dtivej gich zaberech, podinaje 28 lednem t.r Astronom Lubot Ko houtek vlastne sledoval nekolik desitek asteroidt, jet znovu objevil peed dvema roky, ye snaze nalezt ztracenou Bielovou kometu z 19. stoleti. Biela byl potomkem Cesktrch exulantti ze 17. stoleti a poeatkem stoleti minuleho se vritil do Rakous, kde ye vojenske slutibe, v Josefove v 6echdch, se venoval astronomii. Tehdy objevil nejsenzadnej gi kometu, ktera dostala jeho jrnene. Jedinednost teto komety nespodivala v jeji zdei, jako spite v torn, ze temet peed zraky pozorovatelt. (1846) se zadala rozpadavat ve dva kusy, aby se jit vice neukazala. Kdyd vgak v nee 1872. byla odekavana v jednom z jejleh propoetenSrch navratil tu 27. lista= padu, se namisto komety spustil iltasn r meteorickY de gt'; v jedne hodine obloha zaplanula vic sto tisici meteory vyletavajicimi ze souhvezdi Andromedy.

Kohoutkova korneta. ktera jit ny ni zaujala pozornost svetoveho tisku a poskytla jiti na obloze tolik aby astronom Brian G. Marsden ze Srnithsoniovy astrofysikalni observatote v Cambridge, Mass. vypodet1 jeji pfekvapujici dra hu ktera povede dne 29. prosince t.r. prislunim a pribliti se do same blizkosti Slunce totoine s drahou Slunci nejblitS'i planety Merkur.

ACkoliv LuboS Kohoutek objevil 28. imora jinou nepatrnou kometu v souhvezdi Lva, jedine kometa, jie objevil v souhvezdi Hydry dne 7. brezna ukazuje senzaeni ptibliteni do sameho sousedstvi Slunce.

V tu dcbu bude pfinejmen§im 50x jasnej g i net proslula, Halleyova kometa, kterb, se posledne Slunci v roce 1910 a je znovu Oeka vana as v roce 1985 Peed vstupem

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nek se §irokou hlavni ttidou Mando prisluni (29. prosince) bude Kohoutkova kometa viditelna na yk- nerheimitie snad trochu ptipomichodni obloze pied vYchodem Slun- na pragske Vinohrady. AvAak vlastce av'Sak po ptechodu ptislunim ni krasa mesta je v rieeem jinern. (koncem prosince) se uka ge nanej- Neco, co Sttedoevropana skoro ohromi, .ie Zakleto v poloze: zkusvYa jasne dosahujici tamer Aphid zate nplrikoveho Mesice a to na te. si ptedstavit mesto doslova obklopene motem a protkane zapadni obloze (za vedera), po cekandly. Mrigete se vydat kamko lY mesic laden pki§tiho roku.

Podle nagoru hola.ndskeho odliv, kterYmkoliv smerem — v gdy Va bornika studii privodu komet, J. 'Se pout` skonei na &elm mote s vyhlidkou na detne ostrovy. Ne zby Oorta z Leidenu, jedinednost Kohoutkovy komety spodiva v torn, tedne se Helsinkam tika. "dcera "ze se potulovala za nejvzdalenej§i Ealtu." planetou Pluto od podatku sluneen: Jigni ptistav nam vnitrozemcbm soustavy pied peti miliardami let, ptipomene rnSne "n-adra gi", kde se aysak dnes (co g astronomicky zna- Itti guji obti transoceanske parmena v poslednich 10 tisicich le- inky s trpaaliky — malYmi mototech) byla perturbaci ptita gena ke - rovYmi lodemi, ktere zajiAt'uji praSlunci a tak poprve vs.tupuje do videlnou ptepravu pre obyvatele onaAeho ptisluni. Tim bude prat() strovil v okoli Helsinek. Jigni pHvzruSnjicim fenomenem nejen svou stay — ka.gde rano ptirno -pod okjasnosti, ale jeji ohon za vederniho ay mestske radnice a presidentskesoumraku bude zaujimat celou dtair ho palace je realo gen malebnY trh. tinu oblohy. Proto take letani rok Prodava se v gechno mo2ne, Mayne nebude zaznamenan v dejinach po- ovoce, zelenina, kVetiny a samomijejicimi politickYmi a dekadent- zfejme derstve nalo gene ryby, nimi titernostmi a la "Watergate", ktere kupujete ptimo z rybatskYch ale bude rokem komety Kohoutko- Chinn Viini a barev nespodet. vy, ktera je viditelna ze vSech kou Kagda zeme ma nee°, co se da tai sveta, bude ptipominat nejen di- na.zvat typickYrn rysem. V souvivy nebes, bude svedeit i o torn, ge slosti s Finskem, s Helsinkami se politicks tyranie i ve 20. stolet vybavi mode.rni architektura. maji sve exulanty. Vanoeni zjev architekti se proslavili po celem sve teto fenomenalni komety nam to, v Helsinkach samYch, je dostaptipomene hvezdu betlemskou, tek staveb, ktere dokazuji, ge vybor ktera od da ynYch. pradavnYch deb na povest jejich tvrircil neni lakebyla zdrojem tuch a nadeji. hnana. V okoli hlavniho mesta je (Nov sp j yr_ Domov, Can. nekolik satelitnich dtvrti napt.

Otaniemi, Tapiola — ktere jsor chloubou Finska. Urbanists a arHLAVNI MESTO FINSKA JSOU chitekti citlivYm zprisobem HELSINKY moderni budovy do pavoclni, zaHelsinky nejsou ani nejvetSim, ani mestern Evropy. Ma- lesnene skalnate krajiny. Nekacele ji 482 tisie ovyvatel. Byly zalogeny se, neplanYrovalo. Lasko. Finti k pH v voce 1550. ale ten, kdo sem pti- rode je toti(i jednou z jejich povajigdi za historickYmi pamatkaini, hovYch vlastnosti. Ptesto ge 38 pro-• je pravdepodobne trochu zklaman. cent plochy zeme jsou lesy, ka gdY i Nenasytne pogary postihovaly cite- jednotlivY strom ye mes.te se chraWare Helsinky s nefrprosnou pravi- ni tamer Cloveka, kterY piijede do Helsidelnosti. Historicke pamatky mesta nek poprve, ptekvapi jests jedna jsou tedy — alespori podle obec nYch mei•itek — vetSinou mlaae. Z vec naprosta eistota vSude, no vetsi easti pochazeji z 19. stoleti, ulicich i v parcich. Hlavni slovo ma zde kazeri vSech obe.ankil i ob kdy se teprve ptestalo _stavet ze dteva. Ale na to. co zbylo z minu- cams: nikdy neuvidite upustit papir nebo nedopalek cigarety ra losti, jsou Finove velmi brdi: zyla§1 ni linkk tramvaje obji gdi cele Ines- zem.

Toto mesto je krasne v zime, kdy to, ye ooze oznadenern "T" usly'aite magnetofonovYch paskti analjckY a vam pod notgarna sktipe pravY snih, ne vaAe prosolene Mato, je nemecky vYklad nejeri o pametikrasne na jate, kdy eetne sady a hodnostech, ale i o modernich bach, ktere zrovna mijite, nebot t na parky jsou cele v kvetu. A v lets, noci. svou soudasnost je finskY narod hr- kdyg ptijdou povestne Z dasopisu dY nemene. Stted starYch Heslsi-

23 PETPADESAT TISIC ViCR011t SLUNCE ...A tett• sedime s moji ienou na veranda naseho srubu a nestarame se o mladi ani o staki: satanie jen nai spoleeny eas. Petapadesat tisie vjr chodu slunce, etyilapfil tisice nphikovYch noci... Viecko ml pada jako ohromna barvita mozalka. Detstvi, dospivani, ueeni, studia dye %Talky. Sta a tisice fotografii, jei mi proSly rukama. 'Mice vzpominek, postiehii a vjeintl stale nestailicich nasytit moji zvedayost.

Sta a tisice vlastnich kreseb, studii naertti a platen, jedno Kahle novy problem, novy zapas (.11 obsah a formu. Skoro by se z toho mohla zatoeit hlava ... Ale sedime ti gc a seSit s poznamkanti je za vken. Nemusili jsme jit pkilE do podrobnosti, nekdy staell naznah.

Vice nei polovieka myth vzootrii• nek je totii vzpominkami me ieny, protnie jsme byli vidy spolu.

Bylo to dobre Tak kondi posledni stranka kniby spisovatelky Marie Pode:Svove a akademickeho malite Frantiaka Po de§vy "Maliftv givot', vyda.ne oatrayskyrn Profilem k dervencovYm 80. narozeninam FrantiSka PodeAvy. Kniha o givote lidi, kteti dokazali opustit pohodli Prahy a. usa Olt se v osmisetmetrove ytilice na beskydske Soldni a pH intensivni tvb •di praci vytvotit pohodu domo va, v nig si u jejich krbu ohtivaly nice i srdce stovky lidi.

Copak v middi to Oylo snadne mit se radi. Franti§ek PodeAva progil -cletstvi v pohode rodiny chudk na hmotne statky, ale neSettici pohlazenim. Co jineho vic mohl dat pet detem zedteny povoznik a nad neckami pinYmi ciziho ptadla pant yeene sklonena matka? 0 mamindinu pisnidku nikdy nebyla nouze a tak se FrantiSek vyudil houslaiem a vydelal si na prvni Leta studii na pra gske Akademii, kdy touha po malovani byla tak &Ina Bylo snadne mit rad genu: ktera byla chytra, vzdelana i krasna. Marii JanonSkovou, prvni hereeku des; keho nemeho filmu. Bylo krasne toulat se ni na malitskYch studijnich cesta.ch po Francii, Rani a zalogit s ni spoleenY givot, nejcUiye v Brne, pozdeji v Praze. Frantiek Pode§va byl znamenity port-etista a brzy uhajil sve misto. Kdy g navic k tomu byli nesmirne oba pilni a dokazali redi7ovat mesienik Salon i tydenik Roz-

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kvet, nebylo bidy na malitove sto• le.

Ale byla krajina, o ktere snil. Zeme jeho dedu, bohata na krasu i bidu horalii Beskydy se Solani.

Snad by si jina Zena rozinYkela opustit Prahu, byla pfece piekladatelkou a Praha poskytovala vSeIchny moZnosti k uplatneni, ale Marie PodeSvova 'sla Z3, SVSTIT1 111112em, kam ho tahlo jeho malitske srdce. Nejdiiv do spoledne chalupy s malitem Janem Kobzan.em, pok i do nove postaveneho srubu.

Nebyla tarn elektrika, nebyio a neni ani dnes testy pro auto. V zime snip zaval chalupu vysoko po okna, na podzim deSte menily tramnik ye vodou nasakly koberec. Jejich dye dcerky denne. Alapaly Best kilometrit do Skoly a Marie Pode Svoya za nalcupy a namety sykch povidek. Ilorska pohoda pro nahoclneho turistu, ale teZkY t yrdY iiivot pro ty, kdo ho giji. Malit to mel sve modely na kaZdem kroku clkevate, pastevce, robeeky s nilSemi, hYtive veselky a smutne pohtby, venec moclrYch hor pod okny atellerti a ticho samoty diste jak bile platno, na ktere maloval horaly.

Pak chodnieek k nim zadali vygapavat lide, aby se potaili krasou °brazil, vypravenim Mistra a jeho Zeny. Delnici. sklati z bilzke Jaroliny, ueni i studenti, uditele i lekati, zemedelci i hornici — nespoditatelna, tada lidi, odkladajicich svuj smutek u otevteneho krbu pohostinneho domu. Unavovalo to, zdrlovalo ph praci, ale nebylo mono odtici tem, kdo jako ptichazeli k prameni Stesti. Teplo tohoto domu nebylo nahodne. Byla za nim trpeliva, poctiva snahe, pochopit druheho, ptizpilsobit se mu nesobecky a v naproste vice jednoho k druheniu. Bylo za nim tisili prohtku petapadesati tisic .0chodu slunce I jeho zapadil, poht• bivajicich drobna neporozumeni. Ja, kc horalove kolem nich tyrde bojovali o svilj chleb, tak i maiir. a spisovatelka hluboko zakoienili sve voty v realite i v poezii vSednich dri. Byli a jsou vhiy spolu — a to je dobre. Dobre, 2e na svete jsou lide, kteti dovedou Indio brat o tim vice davat.

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HROZBA OTYLOSTI Protoge se neustale zyySuje podet otylYch Zen i mtriti a otylost se take stale vie vyskytuje 1.12 1 a deti, stava se nejen lekatskYnt, ale i ekonomickYm problemem. Otylost se podili na dastejSi nemocnosti a tim i na dastejk invalidite pracu-jicich. Otyli lide jsou nachylni k onemocneni, 1,12 v mladSim veku trpi arteriosklerozou, ptetlakovou ne mod. a cukrovkou daleko vice ne2 lide normalni vahy. Tudit je otylost tines pokladana take za chorobu.

Jejim dilsledkem je nadmerna pohyboveho aparatu, co'g vede k deformitam patete. k poSkozeni kolennich kloubh a k propadnuti klenby. Nohy otylYch '2en vic trpi ktedovYmi Zilami s nachylnosti k Zanetilm.

Prod trpi Zeny otylosti dasteii ne2 muh? Protole je v jejich Zivote nekolik Uskali, kde je k otylosta sklon. A prave o techto fulobich nina 2ivota bych se rads, zminila.

Souvisi s hormonalnim diyotem Smyslem Zenina hvota je stat se matkou, chranit a vychovavat dite a tim zajiSt`ovat pokradovani lidske generace. Doba pohlavniho dospivani dill puberta je prynira ildobim, kdy ma k otylosti vetSi sklon divka ne" chlapec. Je to dlba pkirozeneho rustu, vzniku druho.tnYch pohlavnich znaku, k path mime ukladani tuku na ptedureenYch mistech: naocich, na btiSe, v prsou a na hYZclich. V to ;lobe se take u divky objevuji prvni menstruate.

Jestlite ma (-levee sklon k mernemu ukladani tuku a tento sklon se syYm 'zpilsobem. nekdy deli spolu s typem latkove ptemeny, pak se ptejidanim a nedostatednYm pohybem dostane k otylosti.

Jiste se ptate, kdy povalujeme nu za otylou. Zakladni smernice je vYaka. Kolik centimetre meti nad metr, tolik kilngramil ma mit phbliZne v clospelern veku, plus minus 10 procent. Co je nad stanovenY, limit, to je otylost.

Samortejme, Ze tent° limit ptekrodi.Zena v tehotenstvi. Behem de viti mesicil, kdy v ni zraje plod, pravidelne piibude asi 10 kg. V to dobe se musi dobte aivit, aby se dite narodilo date vyvinute. Znamena to, Ze musi jist ptedevdim hod ne ovoce a zeleniny. Nemene du-lelity je dostatednY ptivod vapniku kterY je obsalen v mlece a v ' ;ST -rech.VildobtehnsvimaZe

Ve sttedu 24. tijna 1973 y ethnou zvYS'enou chut` k jidlu JestliZe vSak ji ptilis innoha sladkosti a tuku, pak neptibYva Ten plod, ale ptedevSim ona sama. A to je ji na Skodu, zy laSte tehdy, neina dostatek pohybu.

Po porodu se nadmerna, vaha upravuje. Plod, placenta a .plodoya voda ptecistavuje otibli gne onecb 10 kg, ziskanYch behem tehotenstvi navic. Pokud dela vahovY phrustek vic, musi Zena zadit boj s otylosti. Jde to obtiZne, zejmena pokud Zara koji. Casto si mysli, musi hodne jist, aby mela pro Bite dostatek mleka. AvSak je zna.mo, ae mnohdy maji otyle Zany mene mleka neZ Zeny s normalni yahoo.

A proto(ze yelka. Cast Z'en zilstava otylYch hlavne po porodu, je pro Zenu druhym nebezpednYm udobim pro vznik otylosti tehotenstvi.

Ttetim uskalim je ptechod, tedy doha zaniku meustruace. V tao do be je Zena k otylosti nejvic nachylna. Zadind starnout a mnohdy c sebe ptestava dbat. To je ov'Sem to nejvetAi chyba, kterou mute uclelat. Zena se musi snalit bYt stale pekna. A k tomu nemtZe pottebovat nadmernou vahu. ktera ji nesluSi a navic ji i Skody al do pezdniho veku. Po celY Zivot se ma sna.-itit libit. Prospiva to jak jejimu sebevedorai a tim i celkovernu vzhle du, tak i zdravi. Navic ue davno reni otylost znamkou blahObytu.

A ted` si jeSte povime, jak se pted otylosti ohlidat. Na dospivajici decry musi dohliZet maminka, protole jiste chce mit kaldou deem zdravou a pohlednou Musi divku vychovavat k tomu, aby sama dbala na Stihlou linii, a v jidclnieku 0mezovat sladkosti ,nadmerne piti sladkYch napojil, knedliky a tuky.

1VIejte dcery k tomu, aby se clo:,1 :i.dtt ly zeleninou, ovocem, mlekem, sYrem a masem, avAak ne chlehem nebo houskou. Dbejte na to, aby divky chodily pravidelne cvieit, ale spoil 4 hodiny v tYclnu, .aby sportovaly i o volnYch dnech. M dowstou, urdite varn za to budou vdeene. VSechny otyle divky totA maji koniplex menecennosti i kdy. jej skrYvaji.

V tehotenstvi dohlili na vahu buclouci maminky lekat. Nastavajici maminka si vSak musi sama dbat o spravnou vahu. Musi si uvedomit, Ze nadmerna vaha skodi nejen ji, ale i diteti. Proto se tolik dba o to, aby tehotna i"%,ena pravidelne cy ieila. Zavadi se specalni telocvik

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Ve stfedu 24. kijna 1973 pro tehotne, vedenY odbornYmi zdravotnimi sestrami. Ktera nasta vajjci maminka neme, mn2nost nayetevovat tehotenske cvieeni, mela by alepori chodit denne na pravidelnou prochazku. A take po poro du je nutne doma cvicit, aby se stem. Mnohdy se zpevnila (la timto zpusobem zmeneit po porodu vzniklY pokles delohy, kterY zUstane-1i neupraven, bYva zdrojem eastYch oti gi ph cvieeni.

A tak, chce-li se Z"ena udriet dlouho mlada, musi po celY 2ivot dbat na spravnou vfaivu a 'Zivoto spravu. Nevefte, ze staei jen denni shon v praci a po ni v dornacnosti. Teprve pravidelnS, telocvik ma itadouci Aspech. Udelejte si proto na nej v kaidem veku a za veech okolnosti eas! Pfispeje to nejen k vaeemu zdravi, ale i via >tni sebejistote a k spokojenosti cele rodiny.

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Kdyi id p?ijdu k my Maience, vona mne voteviit nechce, icidni nevi jako jak je v noci cesta zle.

Na jih od Ceslitch Budejovic, na skalnatem ostrohn, omtvanem ze of stran take', Mal§i, jsou starosla y ne a starodavne Doudleby. V davntch dobach btvaly Doudleby sfdlem kmene Doudlebanii, ktert se do tato na g tame, podia mineni nektertch historidostal z Uher tlakein Avarii. Podia tohoto kmene se kraj nazyval a podnes na:Ova krajem Doudlebsktm. V davntch dobach celemu kraji hrad. V dobach Ptemyslo y cti sidlili na doudlebskern hrade knfieei fitednici, 'wadi Octet do majetku temana z Doudleb, po nicht spolu s nekolika okolnimi vesnicemi byl rozdelen nekolika majiteldm. Obyvatele Doudleb a doudlebskeho kraje si zachovali sviij specifickt raz. Upffmnou a hlubokou laskou ptilnuli k rodne hroude, kterou jejich predci skrapeli potem. 'Vesta a/Elk nekteti z nick byli nuceni odstehovat se do ciziny. Nikdy viak na svou rodnou viast nezapoinnell.

At do dnetnich dna zachovali se to veak nektere stare zvyky, pisne a ph razntch slavnostntch ptiletitostech 0161'0 se nektetf Dde do tradienich krojil. Doudlebskt

kroj se podoba kroji chodslcomu a Ize l'ici, fie i mluva si btwala v neeem podobna. Keane je utkana z dobreho materifilu, je MIA s „krejzlikem" kolem krku, s kratktmi, nabirantmi rukavy. 2eny nosily raznobarevne sukne, nejrastaji vdak zelene, zvand housenkove nebo do fialova, zvane koukolka.

Nejstaral sukne byly pruhovane. Snerovadka je z rerneho sametu nebo atlasu, posypond kvety. Pies anerovaeku se nosi kratIct kabatek, zvant §- pent'. je bez limce, mist(' natio se poutival vytivant aatek, uvazant ktftem ptes prsa. Puneochy jsou bile, „mustrate", botky anerovacl. Mlad€ teny nosily ponejvice sttevice s madliakami. Mutt nosi kratke, Mute kotenky, zvane praatenky, kvitkovane vasty, soukennt kabat, na Wave §irokt plsten9 klobouk, na noluich holfnky.

Ani o krasne lidove pisne nebylo na Dondlebsku nikdy nouze. Lid zpival na poli, ph praci, doma, o svatbach, kitu, dellakach i ph ratntch patch priletitostech.

Z y la§tnf pozornost zasluhuje doudlebska svatba, kterd je stejne slavna a pestra jako svatba chodska, slovacka a jako svatba v jintch mistech naafi kde se jelite i dnes uchovavaji mnohe pekne zvyky. je pina prosttch, vtipntch tikadel a pisni, z nichi nektere jsou vesele, One opet smutne. Tak zvane „baby" maji v zasobe Orly dosti humoru a dovedou vystihnout, kdy a jakou pisnieku maji spustit, aby pobavily, strhly na sebe pozornost svatebtanii. Dondlebska svatba byvala vidy obtadem, jabot pravidla se inusela piisne dodriovat.

Na Doudlebsku se pate v nektertch mistech udrtuji innohe zvyky i tradice. A tak se nikdo nedivi, kdyt ph rfizntch prehlidlaid' a festivalech se na prknech, ktere jak se tika, znamenajf svet, objevujf nejen mladi, ale i nekteti dtive narozeni. jedna z pisni, ktere se zpivaly nejen na Doudlebsku, ale i Chodskn a v jintch mistech nal vlasti, se jmenuje „26(Int nevi jako ja", a tak si ji mohou v g ichni zazpivat s ward.

-'Text a .snimky: VLASTIMIL VOTRUBA

POZAR NARODNiHO DIVADLA

JAROMIR JOHN

V late 1881 byla koneene nadherna budova Ndrodniho divadla jakttak/ zhruba hotova.

V tervnu toho roku 1881 uspo •adano ptedbe/ne ptedstaveni k pocte snatku korunniho prince Rudolfa s princeznou Stefanif.

Pak byla zase budova zavrena a vgechny prace spe gne dokoneovany.

V parnern eervnu a eervenci 1881 byly v Praze easte a silne boutley. Maminka rozsvecovala co chvfli hromnieltu. Do na gich topolfi na 2ofine nokolikrat uhodilo. Proto bylo rozhodauto, aby pro vet gi bezpeenost take vznosnd stavba Ndrodniho divadla byla opattena hromosvody.

Bylo to koncem prazdnin, dne 12. srpna 1881. Maje k veCeru odjeti smigenym vlakem do Vidne na studia, gel jsem se rozloueit s Narodnfm divadlem. U budovy zvane paldc La/anskych, v nem/ je nyni kavarna Slavia, uvidel jsem na rohu hloueek lidi, kteti se dfvali k divadelni kupoli. „Copak se tu (IOW" ptdm se zvedave. jakds ddma naptahla sluneCnik a povidala: „To je kout z pekCrny pana Bonaventury." jakfs delnik, kterf prave gel z divadla a nest temeslnicke nastroje, vysvetlil sbehlemu hloutku, 2e na styege koutl klempiti z kamen, jak pHdeldvajf hromosvod. Na g hloueek se rozegel.

ZatIm zradny uhlik z klempitskych kamlnek, jen/ nepozorovane vypadl pti letovanf hromosvodneho drdtu mezi stre gni late, vykonal sve zhoubne dflo. Vidal !sem, jak se lide ze vgech stran sbihaji. Take jsem utikal Udelal jsem nekolik skokil po ndbte/f, a kdy/ jsem se ohledl, spatril jsem na 2ofinske lavce tatinka, jak vede maminku. Sotva se vlekla pro svou /aludeenf chorohu. Ale ani jim nedalo, obratili se a spechali k budove divadla.

Bylo nas uz pino ze v gech stran kolem Narodniho divadla, z jeho2 kupole se valil mocny sloup koute. Ale vgichni jsme jen sem tam pobihali a nikdo si nevodel rady, jak do budovy, jejlt v gecky dvere byly pevne zavreny.

A jak se dostat do NrY ge? jak gplhat, kdy2 nebylo 2ebrika?

ChvIlemi jsem nechtel vent, /e opravdu hotf. Zastavil jsem se, (Mal jsem Se na kupoli, jak se uglechtile rYsuje proti eistemu veeernlinu nebi. vgecko bylo na to budove klidne, fimerne, jako na teckem chramu, vgecko na svem miste, sooty Mfiz se nehybaly...

Klidne, slavnostni yzeztenf divadelniho palace bylo v podivnern rozporu s naglm poplagenYm poblhanim.

ZlovestnY sloup terneho koute... ten tmavf dym... zddlo se mi, slabl...

Lidl' se vgak sblhalo elm dal vic, ukazovall rukou, natal bath na zameena vrata, Brit utikali k zadni

edsti budovy. Dva mu/i zaeali gplhat po lane na balken, ale — jako by videli marnost sveho poeinanf — zase se spustili.

Nahle se mi srdce sevtelo hrOzou.

Kolem stte g niho zdbradli vyrazily prvni plameny. Vidim tatinka, jak vylezl na hromadu dla/ebniho kameni na nabteti a ktieel na nekoho, kdo utikal k budove: „Zavtete plynove kohoutky, jinak nastane vybuch!"

Cekali jsme hasiee. A oni nejeli.

Byli v g ichni na slavnem poh•bu nekdej g fho zaslou/ileho elena.

Av g ak jejich velitel pan Lammer byl prvni na miste.

Pak se teprve sbihalo mu/stvo — jeg te v parddnich uniformach.

Ale dovnitt' Ndrodniho divadla se tadny hasie nemohl dostat.

Kdopak by si byl troufal hasieskou sekyrkou rozbijet nadherne dubove dvete svatostanku naroda, kdy/ moind g lo ea stte g e Narodniho divadla jen o trochu hoticf strojnicke koudole ...?

V to chviii ptijeli pc) tetezovem moste se zpenenymi kotimi smichovg tf hasiei. Seskdkali, rozbili okna v ptizemf a tahli hadice devnitt di-

ky — co jen mohl /dr snesti. Nemaje pak jineho vychodiska, musil se spustit po hromosvodu, aby zachoval svCij /ivot.

Nekterfm umelcum se piece podatilo new ze svfch del zachrdnit.

Pan Hynais vynesl svou nastennou "malbu „Vykvet umenl a ved" v posledni kdy/ se u/ plameny dotykaly dveti.

Mallt pan Frantigek Zenigek stal v hlavnim foyeru, zahalen hustfm dymem, zoufaly, 2e nemil/e podniknout nic, aby vyzdobu teto nejskvostnejgi easti uchoval.

Bylo prdve sedm hodin, kdyt jsem se octl ye stra glive tlaeenici, ye ktere bych byl umaekdn, kdybych se nebyl prodral k tetezovemu mostu a nevygplhal se na 2elezny stoup.

Lide si poeinali jako smyslO zbaveni. Tisicovy zdstup vyktikl zdegeaim, kdy/ vyrazil ze sttechy ohromny stoup koute a ohne. Rozpalene kusy plechu a teleza zaealy padat mezi divdky.

V tu dobu byli u Ndrodniho divadla vg ichni praigti hasiei a take ptijela parni sttikatka, kterd po chvichrlit vodu, nasdvanou z li Vltavy.

Vidal jsem pak, jak se s hromovym rachotem rftf sttecha dovnitt budovy. V tu chvili vyletel ohnivy stoup koute a plamentl vysoko k obloze.

Bylo pfil osme, kdy/ jsme sly geli noy ou hromovou ranu.

Po2ar Narodniho divadla dne 12. srpna 1881

vadla. Tu se ptititil kneel' mistodr/itele Krause.

Hned potom — a to ut plameny zachvdtily celou sttechu spechali poklusem vojaci 72. pluku pechoty z OjezdskYch kasdren a 39. praporu polnich myslivcfi z josefskych kasdren.

Vojsku velel polni rnar galek svobodny pan Dumolin.

V dobe, kdy se padr rozgltil, pracaval Jake sochat pan Bohumil Schnirch na modelu sveho trojsprePoefnal si velmi stateene. Mastnil se se dverna haslet ha geni a zustdval na nejvy gglm bode kupole divadelnl a/ tamer' do posledni chvil-

To se zfltil velikY, nadhernf zlaceny lusty do hledigte.

Vidal jsem, jak z oken prvnfho poschodf, tam, kde bylo jevi gte, lide hazejl prosteradla, kusy kulis, rytftske pldgtenky, goticke /idle, knihy, pugky, helmice, a vide' jsem, jak si lide ty ptedmety podavajl z ruky do ruky a odna geji do domu doktora Per lake a k nam na Zofin, Zase jsem tedy lezl zpatky k Zo. firm a pomahal aspotI poddvat v tetezu rukou rfizne ty divadelni predmety do bezpeel. Jen2e brzy byly nage ruce prazdne. Ti, co byli v budove, nevydr2eli tarn. Vidyf f na ioffnske ldvce jsme citili takovY pal, to

jsme se chvflemi musili otoeit zady.

A porad jsem myslil na tatinka, nenf-li uvnitf.

Po mine hodine se zdvihla vichfice — potarnf v1tr — jfm g byly rozdmychavany plameny do nesmfrne vyge.

Do rozbitYch oken kralovske lege byly natageny cafe svazky hadic.

Odtud co chvfli stffkl mezi nas, di%fay, proud vody, kdy g se hasit obracel nebo kdy2 hadici podaval druhovi. Objevovalo se stale vice hasieskYch postav v rozbitych oknech, rukama mavali, to je v ge mama, ze — Bohn bud galovano — musf sami prchat pled•stra gnym givlem.

Bylo etvrt na (levet veer. Do tmy, vysoko at k nebesfim, svltila ohromna pochodefi hoffclho eeskeho NArodnfho divadla.

Tu chvfli jsem videl scenu, to se nam dech tajil. v Tfi mugi v rozbitem okno, ktef I chteli zachranit archiv, kfieeli zoufale, ze nemohou dohl. Ma ya!! gatky, ag je koneene haslet' zachranili hozenym provazem, po nein g se statedrif rnugove spustili.

Rozhlehla se hromova rana, sflnejgi vgecky pfedchazejfcf.

Zeme se zachvela.

Vltava se rozvinila jako pig silnem zemettesenf.

Strop hledi gte se gill'.

V to chvfli tileku me nic fineho nenapadlo„net ze budou v gechna plygova sedadla zasuta rumem, cihlamf a kamenfm.

Vgichni hasiti ug prchli z vnitfku napino hoffcf budovy.

Cpavy dym zahalil nabfe gf a kladl se v sinavych ruba gich na hladinu Vltavy Hasiti se nyni starali o okolnf stayen!.

Vojsko zaealo vytlatovat divaky do pfilehlf ch ulic, proto ge bylo nebezpeel, ge se zrftf nektera boenf zed divadla.

Pfinesli k nam do vodarny na nositkaah zramenieho hasiee pane Aloise Karege z Vysotan. °heft, stra gny givel, dokonaval size nitive dflo. Jako by byl vykonavatelem hrozne a pfitom nesmyslne rusty na nagem narode.

Divaci, tlaeenf vojskem, prorazili gelezne zabradlf na nabre gl a mnoho lid! spadlo do Vitavy. Take z fetezoveho mostu, ktery byl ltdmi prepinen a kde viseli fide i na dratenem lanovf a na nosnfcich, spadlo (levee do Vitavy a utonulo. Vousatf myslivci — etyri mutt s napfagenYmi Jim nemecky velel ffzny dfistojnik vyklidili most.

Do jedne hodiny v noci stal jsem mezi lidmi zaklinen, to jsem se neMohl pohnout. To u g enely'z Narodnfho divadla jen hole zdi se zadouzenymi ztrnulymi sochami, s polozilcenYmi balkeny a okny, z nich g eonhala spadla, zkroucena geleza.

Teprve v pfil tfet1 rano jsem spatfil tatInka v rortrhanYch gatech, ce'Oho zaterneneho, a brzy nato maminku, ktera rnela oei od plate zarudle. Nebylo snad nikoho z tech tis1c0 lid!, kteff pfihlf geli zkaze Narodnfho divadla, pomnfku to narodni sfly a pYchy, jemut"by nebylo krvacelo srdce a neslzely oei.

Vgdyf toto na ge NarodnI divadlo

bylo zbudovano ze sbirek, z penez, ktere se schazely po tficet let — krejcar ke krejcaru, zlatka ke zlatce.

I ten nejchud gi ptispel k dilu, ktere bylo pomnikem dokoneeneho narodMho probuzenf. „Stra gne — to je stra gne," porad jsem si opakoval a hiava mi rozeilenfm hofela a nohy se mi chvely.

K pate hodine rano zatalo svf tat.

Tatfnek co chvfli vybfhal z vodarny na nabregf, aby se podival, co se deje. Ja se staral o maminku, kterou jsme ulogili do postale, a peeoval jsem zarovefi o hasite, ktery legel u nas v kuchyni na pohovce a stenal.

Vltava tekla klidne a lhostejne kolem nageho Zoffna, ,na nem g gloutlo stromovi. Klidne, lhostejne tekla na§e velika feka kolem Narodnfho divadla — jen dodelavalo v troskach.

Tehdy jsem poznal, jak je vlastne prfroda neteona k eloveku.

2e mezi pffrodou a elovekem je stra gna propast cizoty.

Myslil jsem si blahove, ze se Vltava mela zdvihnout svfm ohromnym vodstvem v sloup, jen by byval uhasil pont. Narodnfho divadla v samern poeatku.

Ale tekla klidna dal, jako by se nic nestalo A tehdy, stoje na jejfm brehu, vyfierpany, rozechvely, jsem si uvedomil, to ptfrodu milujeme, jen je-li v nas samych laska a propfijeujeme-li ji stromfim, fekam, skalam a zvii`atern. ✓ torn zklamanf jsem ucItil svou lidskou opugtenost, prave jako osamocenost naroda, jemug nic a nikdo nepomfige — nepomfi ge-li si sam.

Narodnf negtestf probudilo skryte sfly naroda.

Znalci se vyjadfili, to je potfebf nejmene jednoho milienu zlatych, aby Narodni divadlo mohlo byt zase postaveno. suma v to done Millen zlatych nesmirnal Je pry holou nemo gnosti gadat noyou abet od chudeho naroda.

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Znieene jev8te besede pra g ske, ye vgech hostincich, redakcich, v domacnostech, spolcich, cukrovarech, zalo gnach — kde jen byla jaka dobra eeska duge.

Ka gdy syn i dcera eeska necht phinese darek, sebenepatrnejgil Mestska rada pra gska venovala padesat tisic zlatych. Sbirky zahajeny i v Polsku. Ze San Franciska dogel telegram: „Ohni se nepoddame, pet set zlatych na nova divadlo. Bratti Korbelove."

Ceske geny venovaly naugnice, prsteny, naramky, aby byly ye prospech divadla zpenegeny.

Chudi orlieti tkalci poslali bednu platna, pra ggtf zasflatele nabfzeli zdarma kofiske povozy pro dovoz stavebniho materialu a sta rukou se hlasilo, to budou pracovat rady, beze mzdy, na nove stavbe. — z Lasky k eeskemu divadlu.

Vine lidoveho nad geni a obetavosti tentokrat neodolal ani vidensky dv•r. Korunnf princ Rudolf a jeho pani, korunni princezna Stepanka, vyslovili soustrast a poslali 5000 zlatych.

Ze giroka a z deli, z mast i z venkova piljfgdeli fide podfvat se na truchlivy hititov narodni pychy. Videl jsem geny, ktere se kfl govaly pig pohledu na ohorele zdi, a videl jsem mute s obna genymi hlavami.

Za pouhe etyri tydny byl sebran milien zlatych, ktery s dal gimi prispavky staeil, aby dflo zkazy bylo napraveno.

Nova, jegte krasnej gf a fieelnejgf budova byla otevtena u g za dva roky po pogaru, dne 18. listopadu 1883, Smetanovou operou Libu gi s vymluvnou vegtbou knegninou: Mill drahy wired eesku neskond, on pekla hrtizy slavne picekonk Byla to budova je g te krasnejt1 net prvni Slavnosti divadelni trvaly mnoho dna a v Praze byli haste ze Srbska, Polska a Ruska.

Narodni divadlo postavil si eeskY lid jako pomnik dfivery v sebe sama, svou silu a svou hrdost. „Narod sober' pra y! velky zlatc napis nad oponou Narodnfho divadla.

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Ve st •edu 24. kijna 1973

Irma vahala. zpravy, ae ho uvidim, tie se zpet vrati" "lined tatinku, nevim vtiak — kam Irma stiskla ruce a jeji srdce butilc Roman od H. Courths-Mahlerove jsem jej polotila." nahlas. Avtiak ani slovem neprozradila, Klidne se usmivaje, pohladil ji po co se deje v jejim nitru.

Pieloiil Fr. gadek lidkach.

Zdanlive tipine klidne hovotili otez Pokraeovani `Snad si jej zastreila do kapky." a dcera, co :nano podniknouti se zte Donat znal sve dite prilia dobte. Vy- Irma vahave hledala v kapsach Byl telem na Cyrila. Potom poslal Donat telegram plukovniku Rakvicovi, aby vAe te jest jeji klid jen zdanlivY a tam opravdu. instiktivne vycitil, ae ho odekava neco 'Ano — zde jest. Ale, ty ho nepotte- cko zaridil podle vlastniho uvadeni, pro taticku." tote sam jest churav, a nemilie se vyneprijeraneho. V.Sak znal nebezpedi, kte bujeti re mu ptivodilo katde rozeileni a jistou Denat uchopil ji za ruku. dati na cestu. merou se easem vycvidil ye svern utr- "Nyni jit v gecko vim, divenko. Cy- Jinak chteli vyekati, as dojde ohla.ril — jest mrtev, pravda" Pend.

'Seny dopis od plukovnika, potom pe"Tedy neco neptijemneho mi neseS, Irma objala ho' azkostlive. volali pravniho zastupce dra Voldana Irmidko. Jen ven s tim. Ty via, de jsem "Bud', roily tatinku, apine klidnY" Dorade na Falknov. vtdy pametliv, v jakem stavu se nacha- "Jsem klidnY, cite. Neolaavej se. Z toDopis plukovnikiiv dojel potom pti• zim. A ty, divenko, stojiti zdrava a sve_ to strany nic se nine tak silne nedotk• titiho rano.

Znel: ti ptede mrou, a nevim, co y Je'Ste me ne, abych se ptilig rozailil. Nide, clej "VelectenY pane baron! sem telegram!" srdce napinilo fizkosti.'

Smutnou povinnost jsem vzal na se.

Konedne mu jej podala, avtika drtela "Pies to, tatinku, jest to neco zle be. VeerejSim telegramem jsent ho. Prosim, vezmi si jeSte jednou po-1ej v objeti jako by ho chranila. jiti oznamil, te baron Cyril z FalkVatne Donk pohledl na telegram. silujici kapky."

"Budit, dej sem kapky! Po tomto "Kousek papiru — lidskY osud. Take- nova v souboji padl. Podminky souslavnostnim iivodu jsem na vSecko pri-v y jest pivot, Irmieko, nevyzpytatelnY. boje byly neobydejne tetike. Stanovepraven. Vypukl snad mar na Lichno•Od etie l je:Ste ptede mnou. Neznamenal na byla vzdalenost 15 krokii a sttiy e?" zatertoval a vzal poslane kapky. pro mne nic — a piece jest to vtcly do- let se melo tak dlouho, at byl nekdo `Ne, tatinku, v hospodatstvi je vAec- j emne, kdyt jest mladY zdravy mut vy- neschopen dalSiho vYkonu. Tyto tetipodminky stanovil soupet harp. trtien 2: pineho tivota." ko v potadku."

"Nebo se snad nekdo z lidi poranil "Jest baron Cyril skutedne mrtev?" na Cyrila, porudik Harden, site Sc tedce uraten na sve cti. Pti prvnim pi nakladani scena? To by bylo horgi,"ot azala se Kristina potichu. vysttelu obe kule vyAly naprazdno.

"Ano, tetidko — jest mrtev." vyzvidal vatne.

Fri druhem byl baron Cyril stfelen nitij Bate!"

"6, "Take ne, tatinku. Posledni rat se seDonat narovnal se v kfesle, do ne- ptimo do srdce." nem §t'astrie dojel na dviir."

K tomu ptipojen byl projev soustra hot hluboko zapadl.

"A Kalman?"

"Zachovame ho v dobre pameti. V sti a nekolik vysvetlivek Nakonec po"Zdrav se se mnou vratil." dem pochybil, sam odpykal. A nyni, ukazal plukovnik na dopis, jej Donat ptikYvl usmivaje se. potom nic se mne drsno ne-Irmo, ptipadne Falknov jineniu panu ril zanechal pro barona Donfita, pro "Inu pripad,ze padne. Tento dopis byl dotkne, spolehni na to. Kristina sedi p o me smrtd." 'klidne pied narai a hoti jako ja zve- V odich IrminYch zableskia jasna ji- loten k jeho dopisu. Obsahoval jen ndkolik slov: skerka. davosti."

"Milt' strYdku!

Irma zhluboka si oddychla a uchopi- "Tim novYm panern bode, tatinku — Norbert z Falknova." la otce za ruce.

M dostane'S toto psani, budu jit mrdala zprava o Cy- "Ano, Irmo — je-li jes:te na Oyu," tev a VAemu, co jsem udinil dobreho "Nute, tatinku cdvetil Donat. rilovi," a zleho bude konec. Snad bylo vice A pojednou vynotila se minulost pied zleho; kdo to mute zevrubne rozpoDonat napjal pozornost.

"Ah — tedy to? Tyke se to to veci, onim. Videl Norerta z Falknova s Lud- znati" Katiely si upravi pivot pocIle nit se sledna Sandova zminila v dopisevitem a Irmou, jak se v ptekypujicim sveho nejlepMho zdani. Ty mne mladi prohaneji na hbitYch konich. A des` litcvati, ani Tva krasna dcera tete Kristine'?" stare, davno zapomenute ptani, opet ka Irma, jit se poroueim. Kdo ra"Ano, tatinku."

Pohledl zpytave a vane do jejihootivlo. Chce jej osud je'Ste obclatiti bec bude teleti me smrti , Passon la Atestim? Norbert a Irma, jeji srdce bylo dessus. Avtiak jednomu mini ma smrt blecleho oblideje. jate svobodno. A on uvolnil se z pout. jistt ptipravi ra,dost tot tom, "Souboj tedy?" ktera ho obepinala 9 A kde prod!eva9 jemu jsem uvolnil cestu k falknov"Ano, tatinku."

"Pro panaboha," zvolala Kristina zde-Ted ` ylo na Case povolati ho dorm). Ny- skernii panstvi. Doufam, tie Ti bude ni nastalo Pra y° a povinnost, ay re- ptijemnejAim nastupcem. net' jsem byl gene.

"Tedy piece, jak jsem tail, a Cyril tvetsneho yypatrali a jemu oznamili, i,e ja. Bud' s Bohem a zapomeh na mne v nem vidi budouciho pana na Falk- poked mono nejdfive.

— jest poranen?" nove.

"Ano!" Cyril z Falknoya "Tetce?"

"Podnikne'S neco, tatinku aby byl Baron Donat s vatnou tvaN "Velmi tedce."

Norbert zpraven o torn, co se stalo?" dopis stranou.

"Kdo ti to oznamil?" otazala se Irma — s tajemn'm rose"Sam orlsoudit" pravil potichu.

"Dcgel telegram od plukovnika Rak- chvenim.

A potom vstal a porneil, aby vice."

"Ano, dcerako, nyni vynalatime ni posel sajel do mesta a doktoru "Podej mi jej sem, Irmo! Sam si jej abychom ho vypatrali. A tiije-li jene, Voldanovi doruell dopis. ptedtu." povolam ho zpet. Rad. bych se dodkal Pokraeovani CISTA LASKA VITEZI

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WednesdayL October 24, 1973

BUD HADFIELD FOR MAYOR• OF HOUSTON Houston is the fastest growing city in America. At one time, so were New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Because those cities failed to properly plan their futures, they are now is to live with polluted air and %%reel*, organized crime, and unbe lievably bad traffic congestion. These problems add up to a lamentable deterioration of life quality. We can not and must not allow this to happen to us, End it will not, provided we have strong positive leadership, and forthrightly meet the challenges to our futur e. BUD HADFIELD will furnish that leadership.

BUD HADFIELD has been success ful in his own business for 30 years, and his success in a business reach ing from Texas to North Carolina took organization, the utilization of sound management in inciples and financing to put this business together. Above all it took a man who believed in building people and helping them grow. This expertise would he carried over in administering the business of the city of Houston.

What about his •;ity government experience?

In 1964 Bud Hadfield accepted the appointment offered him by the new mayor to serve as his executive as sistant. The pritnary responsibility of that job was to help toimulate a new city administration and in solving trim it became Bud's job to coordi-

nate the activities of a score of de parlments. His success in this area is well .known. He stayed in this losition until all funotions and systems were "go". He ‘ esigned to return to private business In 1966. As a private citizen Bud accepted an appointment to the Civil Service Corn mission, a non-salaried job. He served in tlis position for three years.

What about his community service': Bud has always been interested in his community and particularly the young people. He has delivered countlers high school commencement addIN ses and has talked to thousands of young people in the Distributive Education program of our public school systems. He has taught in our prison systems without pay and at the other end of the spectrum, has served as an instructor in the Houston Police Academy. In addition, Bud is En active church member and serves as lay minister upon occasion when the minister is not available Here is a man who likes and is interested in people.

The above accomplishments set 7k .D HADFIELD apart from the other candidates. He is interested in you, the people of Houston, and his record of achievement surpasses that of any candidate.

Bud is a member of Lodge 88, and it is with pleasure that we endorse the candidacy of a man who will repiesent all the people of Houston — not just the affluent few. Cast your vote on November 6th for a man who cares for you and your future, Cast your vote for BUD HADFIELD, a man who likes and is interested in eople and the future of our beloved Houston!

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SPJST Calendar FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Friday, Oct. 26 — Social night, 7:30 p.m. Public invited Sunday, Oct. 28 — RVOS Lodge No. 46's annual meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Election of officers and delegates -SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts Saturday, Oct. 27 — Dance: The Social Combinations -SPJSTLodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Oct. 27 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue leans).

-SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Oct. 27 — Annual lodge celebration. Dance: Vrazels.

Public invited Sunday, Oct. 28 — Dinner for members of Lodge 25 and their guests only. Bring covered dish Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m.

Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m., family entertainment at 6 p.m.; members and guests from other lodges are welcome -SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Oct. 27 — The Nitty Gritty Country-Western Band .

Saturday, Nov. 3 — Billy and the Makers Saturday, Nov. 10 — Jerry and the Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 17 — A. J. and the Dmbonaires Saturday, Nov. 24 — The Country Strangers -SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Sunday, Oct. 28 — Battle Dance; Vrazels and The Fabulous Six; 5 to 11 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Oct. 27 — Triumphs Saturday, Nov. 10 — Barons -S P ISE"Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct. 27 -- Harvest Dance; Ellinger Combo Tuesday, Nov. 6 — Concert Band Practice at 7:30 p.m.

Dress policy: Ladies — dresses; Men — no blue jeans.

-SPJSTLodge No. 54, West Sunday, Oct. 28 — Shower reception

VESTNiK Saturday, Nov. 3 — Wedding reception and dance Tuesday, Nov. 13 — Lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 — Wedding reception and dance Thursday. Nov. 22 — Wedding reception and dance Saturday, Nov. 24 — Wedding reception and dance Lod ge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Oct. 27 — Fritz Hodde's Fabulous Six Sunday, Oct. 28 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Nov. 10 — A. J. and the Debonaires Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lodge meeting, it election of officers and comSaturday. Nov. 17 — Hi-Toppers Thursday, Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving dance: Vrazel Polka Band, 7 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. Leo Majek —SPJST— Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Lodge Saturday, Oct. 27 — Dance; Randy and the Serenaders Wednesday, Oct. 31 — Youth Halloween Dance; local band. Publiac nc coe rsd. cordially invited to all our dances.

Lodge phone: 544-8200; President: 544-7414 or 544-7292 -SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland Sunday, Oct. 28 — Dance: The Moods of Country Music Monday, Nov. 5 — SPJST monthly meeting, 7 p.m.

Dress policy: Ladies — no blue jeans or hot pants; Men — no blue jeans or hats.

-SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas Tuesday, Oct. 30 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

Saturday. Nov. 3 — Dance: Jodie Mikula's Polka Band Game Time, Tuesday. Nov. 6 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 — Dance: Polka Peppermint Orchestra -SPJSTLodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Oct. 26 — Special SemiFormal Dance; Nick Navarro 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. — $2 person Saturday, Oct. 27 — Annual costume dance: Lee Roy Matocha of Fayetteville. Three prizes to be awarded.

Wednesday, October 24, 1973 Lodge No. 117, Robstown Sunday, Nov. 11 — Lions Club benefit dance and barbecue; battle dance Paveika's Orch. and Patek's Orch. 4 to 10 p.m.

-`7.-PJSTLodge No. 130, Dallas — Sokol Zizka Saturday, Oct. zr-t -- Hi-Toppers Saturday, Nov. 10 — Lee Roy Matocha of South Texas Saturday, Nov. 24 — Harold Strand of Waco -SPJSTLodge No. 135. Ennis Saturday, Nov. 10 — Dance: Harold Strand Orchestra.

Saturday. Dec. 8 — Dance: Effinger Combo Monday, Dec. 31 -- Dande: Jodie Mikula Orchestra Friday entertainment night every Friday night at 8 p.m.

Monthly meeting every 4th Sunday of the month.

-SPJSTLodge No. 142, Houston Thursday, Oct. 25 — Board of Trustee's meeting at '7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2 — Lodge monthly meeting at 5508 Nolda at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 18 — Dedication of new lodge building at 5508 Nolda -SPJSTLodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday. Nov. 10 -- Dance: Voldan's Polka Dots of Houston Saturday. Nov. 24 — Dance: Robert Goodall (western band) Saturday. Dec. 8 — Dance: Harry Czarnek's Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Membership Christmas Party. Music & food.

Men bring a small gift for a man; ladies bring a lady's gift.

Dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials 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. alt the hall, 911 East Shaw, phone 472-9356.

Executive meetings every 4tib, Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 177, Academy Thursday, Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Day drag races at the Draigway Park. After expense deductions, all proceeds will go to Loft: 177 building fund.

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(42-44e) * * SEEKS WIFE. I am looking for a woman of Czech descent, 17 to 45 years of age, who wishes to marry; one or two children will not be obj ected to. I am of Czech descent, 68 years old, was born in Ennis, grew up in East Bernard and Victoria.

A letter and full size photo of person, with mime, address and phone number is requested. Will exchange photos. I have 5 children (all married), my wife died Feb. 20, 1971; I have a 3-bdrm. home with 48' by 72' garage. I am a retired mechanic, (54 years at the trade), retired 2 years ago; receive social security, old age pension and am of the Catholic faith. Answer soon — Charlie Raska, Box 157, Mooringsport, La. 71070.

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Saturday, October 27th till you're too scared to move!

9 P.M. RESERVATIONS: 235-4384 or 247-7919 If you have the nerve, come into the haunted kitchen for the Halloween Special prepared by the SPJST Youth Club. This is the last dance of the Year sponsored by SPJST Lodge 130 — DON'T MISS IT! Admission — $2.50 per person

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