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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas MK FEBRUARY 13, 1974 VOLUME 62 — NO. 7

LODGE No. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI, LEADERS

OFFICERS OF THE NEW LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CETRISTI — BACK ROW, L TO R: FLAG BEARER AND ASSISTANT YOUTH LEADER RANDY SIJANSKY, CZECH REPORTER JOHN STASA, TREASURER FRANK VESELKA, SECRETARY MONTE FOSTER, PRESIDENT FRANK SACKY, SL PRESIDENT NICK MORRIS, WHO PRESIDED OVER. THE MERGER AND INSTALLED AND CHARGED THE OFFICERS. FRONT ROW, SEATED: ANNA MARIE MOSS, ENGLISH REPORTER, YOUTH LEADER MARY ANN KLANIKA, VICE PRESIDENT LIBBIE PETERS, FINANCIAL SECRETARY MILLIE ELZNER.

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`Editor' COMMENTS THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF BUSINESS

Love your work — it pays.

Handle the hardest job first each day.

Do not be afraid of criticism — criticize yourself often.

Be glad and rejoice in the other fellow's success — study his methods.

Do not be misled by dislikes.

Acid ruins the finest fabrics.

Be enthusiastic — it is contagious.

Be fair, and do at least one decent act every day in the year, Remember, there must be a head of everything.

Have confidence in yourself, and make yourself fit.

Harmonize your work. Let sunshine radiate and penetrate.

Being considerate of others al-

ways is repaid!

In the last issue we showed a photo of the lodge home of Lodge DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS No. 17, New Tabor and mentioned DIRECTORS DISTRICT I the value/the various lodge homes John A. Kubena, Dist I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, with the SPJST insignia and/or Bryan, Tx. 77801 -Ph.: AC 713; Res. 822-0642 AC 713; 968-3251 (office) DISTRICT II initials on them are to our Society.

Res: 968.3937 Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-4801 In this issue are articles from "O Box 308, La Grange 78945 DISTRICT III two newspapers sent in by Brother Henry Vitek, Dist. II Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Shmoldas and Brother Woytek, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.: AC 214; 875-7790 AC 512; 859-2549 from their respective areas. The DISTRICT IV PO Box 67, Granger 76530 Mrs. Ed. Haisler, Route 1 one from Brother Ray Woytek, esSeymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 917; 828-330) (yrill (Sid) Pokladnik, Dist. III pecially, bears out what a friendly DISTRICT V AC 214; 741 .1874 (Office) Mrs. Marlene Caraway, 2314 Droxtord, thoughtful and fraternal act of Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 Res: 824.8072 kindness and consideration can DISTRICT VI 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 accomplish. The sisters mentioned Rosenberg, Tx 77471 — Ph.: AC 713; 232-3085 and members of Lodge No. 29 are Stanley Broz, Dist, IV DISTRICT VII AC 915; 442-3271 to be commended. These facts and Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx. 78114 — AC 512; '393-2030 Lowake, Texas 76855 the work of our SL PR office help keep our SPJST before the public.

Ernest J. Hanka, Dist. V Unsolicited material for publication can- Never before have the citizens of AC 713; 529 .3019 and 529.3010 (Office) not be returned unless sufficient postage is Res: 862.5744 attached. This includes pictures Expense for Texas been made more aware of publication of engagement and wedding pic- our presence and existence! Keep 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 tures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence up the good work!

Matt S. Vanek, Dist. VI concerning, delivery of Vestnik must be sent AC 512; 578-2687 Are you in love with your work? to Supreme Lodge,' Box 100, Temple, Texas 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx. 77901 76501.

To a young man learning to perPaid subscriptions and advertising matter Pete Va.!char, Dist VII form on the flying trapeze, a vetshould be addressed to Vestnik, West, Texas 76691. eran of the circus once said: AC 512; 7843202 Deadline for material to be accepted for "Throw your heart over the bars Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton 78026 the following issue Is Thursday.

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 and your body will follow."

In every field of endeavor those who put their hearts in their work are the real leaders. Unless a man really loves his work, gets a kick out of it, and is eager to get down to his job, he will never make much of a, mark for himself. Failing in love with one's work is the secret of success.

Luther Burbank fell in love with plants, Edison fell in love with invention, Ford fell in love with motorcars, Kettering fell in love with research, John Patterson fell in love with salesmanship, the Wright brothers fell in love with airplanes. Someone has truly said, "Be careful what you set your heart on, for it will surely come true." Work is not drudgery, toil, and labor to a man who loves his work. It is inspiration and joy. The hours sing a song of achievement.

Truly, life is worth living! * * Just think — Big pleasures and great happiness► are 'but the consummation of many little pleasures and deeds of kindness brought together, as a loaf of bread is many crumbs in the aggregate. Happiness is the art of finding joy and satisfaction in the little privileges of life; a quiet hour in the sun, instead of a faraway journey; a little outing in the nearby woods, instead of long trips away; an hour with a friend, instead of an extended visit with relatives; a few pages of a book, instead of hours of reading at a time; a flash of sunset, a single beautiful flower, a passing smile, a kindly word, a little gift bestowed anonymously, a little thoughtfulness here and there as the days slip by. These are the crumbs of happiness. Do not despise them, lest, when the, evening finds you, you be a hungered and disconsolate person. *

Most of the time when we let our pride and vanity influence our judgment, we make a bad decision.

A small concession might reap a harvest of worthwhile benefits later. For instance, there is told a story about a stranger who was looking over a lot in a small town.

The man who had• a home next to the lot was what we would describe as an old grouch. He warned the stranger against buying the lot. "If you buy that lot," he threatened the stranger, "you will

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The stranger did not get excited but replied in a very soft and courteous tone that he liked the neighborhood and he believed that he would like the people who would be his neighbors. He thought it would be a good place to build a home and rear his family. Since the stranger liked the lot so well, he decided to buy it and then deed the three disputed feet to the old grouch.

Frankly spzaleing, the stranger's honesty and willingness to make a concession won the respect and admiration of the old grouch who extended his hand in friendship and proved to be a good neighbor ever after.

Happy is the housewife who sees the rainbows, not the dishes, in the soapsuds!

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Newsbriefs

SL President Nick Morris and wife, Sister Dorothy Morris, of Temple visited at the editor's office and with the printshop personnel while in the West arm, attending the funeral of Sister •Marie Bartosh (167) and Brother Joe Mazanec, Sr. (54) recently. ' Nice greetings were received lately from Brother and Sister George Kacir of West, who were enjoying a nice vacation in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Pictured was a nice scene of some skiing in the sun in the Sierras. Have a safe trip home!

Features CORPUS CHRISTI LODGES MERGE Lodges Anton Cermak Nc 56 and Corpus Christi No. 79 voted to merge with each other in separate meetings on 9 December 1973. The official merger of these two lodges took place on 13 January 1974. SL President Brother Nick A. Morris was present and presided over the joint meeting until lodge officers were elected.

Before proceeding to the business of the official merger, Brother Morris recalled briefly the histories of Lodges 56 and 79.

3 The original Lodge 56 was located in Yarrelton, a small commnn ity in Milani County a few miles north of Cameron. It was organized on May 5, 1906 and disbanded on 1 October 1931. The present Lodge No. 56 was organized in Cor pus Christi on 27 October 1933. (In those days, it was the practice to assign the number of disbanded lodges to newly organized lodges Former SL Secretary, Brother J. F. Chupick, tells us that this prac tice ceased from the time he took office on 1 January 1941, .because of the confusion it caused in keeping records in the Supreme Lodge.

The charter members of Lodge No. 56 in Yarrelton were as follows: (According to SL records) Josef and Anna Stach Frank and Anna Stalmach Jan Stracik Pavel and Frantiska Luksa A.M. and Marie Slovacek Frantiska Marek Jan and Marie Schiller Stepan Salac Emil Barta Frank Brosch Anna Balusek The charter members of Lodge No. 56 in Corpus Christi are as follows: Raymond Prospech Jerry and Ella Regmund W.C. Regmund Wm. J. Kocurek Alfred R. Severe, Joe Drabek Fred and Amelia Kocurek A.E. Elmer Fifteen members transferred to Lodge No. 79 in December, 1933.

The other Corpus Christi Lodge No. 79 also has an interesting history. The original Lodge No. 79 (Rozkvet Holliday) was located in Archer County between Seymour and Wichita Falls in what is tcday District IV. It was crganized on 2 January 1909 and disbanded in Dec ember 1921. The present Lodge No. 79 was organized in Corpus Christi cn February 5, 1922.

The charter members of Lodge No. 79 at Holliday were as follows: (According to SL records Albert Fisher Frank Stasek Jan Stehlik Karel Merenda Rudolph Fojtik

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Lodge 56 President Monte Foster, right, presents two plaques to Brother John Stasa, in tribute to his many years of fine service to Lodge 56 as president and as secretary. This presentation wa.i made during the ine,:Ter (r Lodges 56 and '79 in Corpus Christi on January 13.

(Photo by Jerry Sijansky)

Frank Skrabanek Jan Skrabanek Ed Pospichal Pavel P. Skrabanek (Charter Mem ber, SPJST) The charter members of Lodge No. 79 at Corpus Christi were as follows: John W. and Barbora Regmund Anton C. Krusinsky Vine Malls Ferd. Polacek Jos. F. Lesikar Frank and Marie Pavelka Jos. J Krusinsky Henry Regmund E.L. and Anna M. Jochetz Vaclav and Albina Sijansky John and Aloisie Wotipka Charles Regmund John and Marie Nemec Rud. and Frances English Frank Elzner Charles and Alzbeta Holasek Peter Olsovsky Ed Regmund Charles Kosarek Al and Augusta Sacky John and Ltaimila Pavelka (John was a charter member of the SPJST, having; joined Lodge No 7. Ca ldwell, on 1 July 1397.1

The members of the two lodges, in their joint meeting on January 13, elected a new slate of officers for the lodge. There was also considerable discussion on the name and number of the new lodge, but the final vote and decision was to settle on Corpus Christi Lodge No. 79. The reasoning behind this move was that Lodge No. 79 was the first lodge to be chartered in Corpus Christi, and that it should, therefore, he retained. Also, it was felt that the designation was shorter, as opposed to 'Lodge 56 Anton Cermak, Corpus Christi, Tx." This way, the name of the lodge indicates the location of the lodge.

Brother Morris paid tribute to the long services of Brother John Stasa, retiring secretary of Lode 56, and the members of Lodge 56 presented h,im with two plaques in tribute to his many years of service as president and as secretary.

The new officers of the new Corpus Christi Lodga No. 79 for 1974 are as follows: President — Frank Sacky; Vine President — Mrs. Libbie Peters; Secretary -- Monte Foster

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Financial Secretary -- Mrs. Millie Elzner Treasurer — Frank Veselka.

The lodge also elected Brother John Stasa as Czech reporter for the lodge, Anna Marie Moss as the English reporter, Mary Ann Klanika as youth leader, Randy Sil ansky as assistant youth leader and flag bearer.

The enthusiasm of the membership in Corpus Christi seems to be at an all-time high and the spirit of cooperation to go along with it.

Lodge meetings have been held. and are being held, in the Sokol Hall on Kostoryz Road. The Sokol unit in Corpus Christi has long-range plans for a new building at another location. There has always be en a spirit of cooperation and good will between the two units.

In his closing remarks, Brother Morris statea that there was no "particular magic" in the two lodges having been merged, that the growth and progress of the new lodge was still up to the membership and that there was still a lot of hard earnest work ahead. Re wished the new lodge much success and pledged the help and cooperation of the Supreme Lodge. During the installation, he charged each officer with their duties and responsibilities, and urged the rnera bership to give support and back the new officers if they wanted to progress and prosper.

SL PR Office.

SPJSTAUBREY EDWARDS MARK ANNIVERSARY AT PARTY

In observance of their Silver Wedding Anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Edwards held open house at their home, 320 Kissling; Sunclay afternoon, from three to five, for about seventy-five friends and relatives.

Their three children, Sandy, Randy and Candy, assisted. Candy pre-s ided at the guest register and pinned each guest with favors of small cards with the inscription "Aubrey and Dailene, 1-30-1949 - and 1-301974." The cards were tied with silver ribbon and small silver bells and silver rings.COLOR THEME for the party was white, silver and orange and was carried out in all the decoratlons.

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 The refreshment table, with a white linen banquet cloth, was Skirted to the floor with orange net. The beautiful white, four tiered cake was decorated with white bells, orange flowers, green leaves and was ruffled with orange net at the base. The top tier held the traditional bride and bridegroom with the silver '25'. The cake and all decorations were made by "Mrs. Edwards.

The center piece was an arrange-. ment of white chrysanthemums with silver leaves in a crystal bowl and was flanked with crystal candelabra each holding three white candles.

Miss Mildred Gardner, who served the cake at the wedding when Aubrey and Darlene were married January 30, 1949, was given the honor of presiding at the cake service Sunday. Other members cf the houseparty included Mrns. Viasta Mrazek, mother of Mrs. Edwards, Hattie Nonken of San An tonio, aunt of Mrs. Edwards, Harold Romike, Jerry Kuhala and Miss Candy Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards wore a floor length dress of orange crepe with fitted bodice, A-line skirt with a ruffle around the V-neck and down the front and on the long sleeves. She wore an orchid corsage and members of the houseparty wore corsages of small white mums.

Friends and relatives, who attended, were from Robstown, Corpus Christi, Woodsboro, Agua Dulce, Annaville, Kingsville and San Antonio. From San Antonio were Mrs. Edward's aunt, Mrs. Hattie Nonken, and Edwards' sister and husband, Rev. and Mrs. David Edmunds.

(From a clipping out of the Robstown Record sent in by Mrs. Vlasta Mrazek, Mrs. Edward's 'nether, of Robstown who writes that the Aubrey Edwards family are all members of Lodge 117, Robs-town and also, fourth generation members of our Society. Our SPJ ST congratulates you! — Editor.)

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The Austin American-Statesman

Thursday, February 7,e 1974

entex Scene ('hank you for the kind words,

Mr® Henderson, for SPJST!-Ed.) gif flat lienderion

Some people, even in the midst so lovingly but bless it by their of personal sorrows, display a gra- love.

(Clipping sent in by Bro. Ray ciousness toward others to make one certain that good manners are Woytek of Round Rock, Texas, a, tradition among them in times member of Lodge No. 156, Austin).

—z:PJSTof happiness as well.

Richard A. House, age 13 showed More cars than usual were park, ed during a noon hour this week in the Grand Champion Charolais front of the Slovanska Podporuji- calf at the Ata.scosa County Lifeci Jednota Statu Texas Lodge No. stock Show January 25-26, 1974.

29 in the flat farmlands just east Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. of Taylor. I stopped at the SPJST Lloyd House, Charlotte, Texas.

Hall, hoping to see some friends They are members of Lodge La among the wonderful people who Parita 161.

Richard's calf was entered in the inherit the earth in the eastern light-weight Charolais division. part of Williamson County.

After ordering a beer at the bar, weighing 873 lbs. The Jourdanton I sat down at an empty table State Bank bought the calf as 82 across the huge hall away from the cents per lb. (floor price was 51 crowd, which obviously had gath- cents).

Richard has entered other items ered for a private buffet. in the show before, last year winAs Father Desmond Murphy was ning on his peanut brittle in the leaving, he dropped by my table tc cooking division. say hello. He said he had just offiHe is the grandson of Mr. and ciated at the funeral for Frank J. Mrs. Jim House and Mr. and Mrs. Mokry, 74, a Taylor farmer. The Pete Valchar.

Brother Valchar is family and close friends were parDistrict 7 Director and Sister Tiltaking of a meal of numerous covlie is District 7 Sales Representered dishes prepared by others in ative. the Taylor and Granger area.

Joe B. Hejny Shortly after Father Murphy left (Photo not processable, —Ed.) the lodge, a lady walked across the —SPJSTroom and introduced herself as the sister-in-law of the deceased.

She said, "My sister (Mrs. Mokry) saw you sitting by yourself and she told me. 'He probably hasn't had anything to eat. We ought to ask him to eat with us, since he's a stranger. We've got plenty.' You're welcome to get a plate and go down the line."

You know what kind of people you're among when a widow says "We've got plenty" just after her LODGE NO. 169 BRENHAM greatest loss. You know that Slo- Dear Members, vanska, Podporujici Jednota Statu The Brenham SPJST Lodge No. Texas means Slavonic Benevolent 169 held its regular meeting on Order of the State of Texas even January 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the when you can't speak Czech.

Firemen's Park kitchen.

Most of all, you can see how the President Leon Nowak, Jr., called Czechs not only cultivate the land (Continued on page 8)

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CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW

CORPUS CHRISTI LODGE No. 79, SPJST THE FORMATION OF WHICH CAME AFTER THE OFFICIAL MERGER OF LODGES CORPUS CHRISTI NO. 79 AND ANTON CERMAK NO. 56 OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON JANUARY 13, 1974. B 0 T H LODGES POOLED THEIR MEMBERSHIP, ALL THEIR RESOURCES, AND ARE NOW ONE. WE SALUTE THE FINE MEMBERS OF 1.0DGE NO. 79, AND WISH THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

OFFICERS OF NO. 79 FOR 1974 ARE: PRESIDENT: FRANK SACKY

REPORTER (CZECH)$ JOHN STASA

VICE.- PRES. MRS. LIBBIE PETERS REP. (ENGLISH) : ANNA. MARIE MOSS SECRETARY: MONTI, FOSTER

YOUTH LEADER: MARY ANN KLANIKA

FIN. SEC'Yt MRS. MILLIE ELZNER

ASSIST. Y. LEADER: RANDY SIJANSKY

TREASURER: FRANK VESELKA

FLAG BEARER: RANDY SIJANSKY

SUPREME LODGE, SPJST

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1973 State Sales Champion Chester Shmoldas $1,026,500 Insurance 395 Members

TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES 1973 Clint Luksa $166,500.00 ins.

Clint Luksa DISTRICT I

Chester Shmoldas $1,026,500.00 Ins..

Jeanette Smith $215,000.00 Ins.

Diana Pclzel $131,00.00 Ins.

Helen Hegwood $670,000.00 Ins.

Frankie Vanek

Chester Shmoldas DISTRICT II

DISTRICT III

$133,000.00 Ins.

395 Members

James Pavlicek 60 Members

Emil Kvasnicka DISTRICT IV

11 Members

DISTRICT V

Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek 197 Members ti

DISTRICT VI

$122,000.00 Ins.

Roy Hranicky

31 Members

DISTRICT VII

Jerome Hlavaty 34 Members

Frank C. Sticky 36 Members

8 (Continued from page 6) the meeting to order. Misses Annette and Bonnie Bilski led in the recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read and the treasurer's report was given.

Mrs. Mollie Ewell, sales representative, gave her report on the number of members acquired in 1973 and introduced one of the newest members present, Glenn Meschewitz.

Election of officers for 1974 followed. Elected were: Eugene Nowak, president; Mrs. Mollie Ewell, vice president; Mrs. Raymond Bednar, secretary-treasurer; and Miss Dorothy Jozwiak, reporter.

After the meeting adjourned, a delicious stow supper was enjoyed by all members and visitors present.

Fraternally; Dorothy Jozwiak -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 6 held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, February 3.

The pledge of allegiance to the American flag was led by youth members Dianne Schroeder,Marietta Lander and Delores Dobecka.

Marietta Lander then, led the members in reciting the SPJST Pledge. aster Carol Dobecka reported that there were 29 members present and one guest, Elton Stuck/y.

Sister Barbara Jean Hykel read the minutes of the previous meeting, and they were approved as read.

The other officers then gave their reports and they, too, were approved.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported that she sent get-well cards to Brother Andrew Wachsmann, Mrs. John Levecky and Sister Mary Lander; birthday cards were sent to Sisters Martha Monthei and Barbara Jean Hykel; sympathy cards were sent to the Odell Monthei family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Monthei.

Youth Leader Sister Willie Mae Schuetz, reported that the youth would be going to the rest home on February 12th, and afterward they would visit the Marek family. he also said the youth would have their Valentine party on February 15, and at our March meding,

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The birthdays for February include Paula Ka.siberg, Georgia Dobecka, Lisa Uptmore and Jeffrey Hykel. David Dobecka (brought the cake. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka will have an anniversary on February 14.

President Krizan then read the name of one new candidate for membership into Lodge No. 6. The members voted and accepted this new member. Glad to have you with us!

Sister Rose Uptrnor won, the $2 door prize and the winner of the progressive door priie was not present, so, at our next meeting, this prize will be $5. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka and family donated two Valentine candied hearts to be given as door prizes. The winners of these were Freddie Pavias (adult) and Delores Dobecks, (youth).

We will have al dance on February 23, beginning at 8:30. Music will be by Bobby Swilling and the Country Moods.

President Krizan then adjourned the meeting until March 3, 1974, at 3:30 p.m,.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsinann, Reporter --SPJSTLODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE

Dear Readers and Members, Just a reminder for you to be sure and attend our next meeting on February 20, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in Rockdale State Bank Community Room.

Please try to attend this meeting; we need all of you members to make it a success.

Fraternally, Zephyr Marek Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge No. 135 Ennis held their monthly meeting on February 3id.

The meeting was called to order by our lodge. President Brother Torn Valek. Several items of business were taken care of. It was announced that Brother Charlie Jurcik, Sr., was transferred from Lodge 25 to our lodge.

In our presence, we had a guest Sister Mary Kopecek. One of our devoted members, Brother Edwin

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 Laznovsky, was not able to attend clue to the fact that he was in the hospital recovering from surgery.

After the adult meeting, the youth club conducted their meeting and worked on crafts after the meeting was adjourned. When everyone finished their crafts, Brother Tom and Sister Adele Valek and Sister Irene Christian accompanied the youth club members to the Pizza Napoli for pizzas and cold drinks.

Fraternally, Irene Christian, Vice President SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members, This Saturday, February 16 at Lodge No. 84, the Vrazels from Buckholts, Texas play for your dancing pleasure. A big crowd is expected so come early and be one of the first on the floor.

The next day February 17, we have our, monthly meeting, President Jerry Manak hopes our members joining our lodge during 1973 will be present for the initiation ceremony and enjoy dinner as guests of the lodge afterward. Certainly, we look forward to seeing all other members and won't it be nice to be friendly with everyone!

This is Valentine's Day (if your Vestnik arrived on time). This is the day Dan Cupid zings that arrow straight and fast. Have you told your favorite one, "I love you," at least a dozen times? Better hurry!

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 66 will hold their meeting Sunday, February 17 at 2:30 p. m.

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

The youth club will have a family game night following the meeting, which will consist of valentine boxes with prizes, instead of auction of boxes. From their social games, the funds will be used for a worthy project.

Remember to bring your old newspapers, aluminum cans and glass to the meeting. Won't you

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 help them on this worthwhile project? What is thrash to you, can be a profitable project for the club.

Please save these items and give them to the youth club. They need all of us to support them, lend a hand, do a good deed, too!

I hope to see you Sunday, February 17th. It can be an evening of fun and the family games can be a time to socialize, play games, or just visit; come to the meetings and find out what your lodge is doing, the officers and committees are doing their duties, by attending the meetings. It is a lonely position, if you do not attend or show interest in what we are doing.

Together we go forward, alone we slip backward!

See you Sunday, February 17 at 2:30 p.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, Sec'y Secretary --SPJST-

NEWS FROM LODGE NO. 88

Saturday night dance with music

by Czarnek and the Dutchmen orchestra was attended, I would say, to over-capacity, but, even being overcrowded, the guests had a good time as anyone could see. It seemed there was no age barrier between young and old; let's say the older danced with vigor and enthusiasm to the tunes of this famous Harry Czarnek and the Dutchmen's orchestra. Many wedding anniversaries and birthday requests were danced to that night.

At Table No. 12, Mr. and Mrs. Heiman and daughter Jo Ann, with many friends helped celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Pat Mojzisek's 53rd wedding anniversary. Clara and Pat look wonderful and a living example that marriage can be lasting if we work at it. I hope you both had a good time; make it a habit and come out more often. The Heimans are from Danbury, Texas and frequent visitors at our regular dances. We do appreciate your presence; come back soon again.

Close to the orchestra, at Table No.33, a birthday was celebrated by Mr. Dupree with a host of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, a lovely couple, were at our Lodge for the first time. Hope you enjoyed our hospitality and will come back to see us soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Laster Gunn at

VESTNIK Table No. 11 from Alief, Texas are regular guests at our dances. Just found out that they are migrating from Santa Rosa, Cal., each year for several months to enjoy our wonderful Texas climate. They will leave about in April but will be back again next fall. It was nice to meet you.

Mr. Allan Peeples was a very much surprised birthday celebrant at the Saturday night dance. His spouse, with the assistance of Ruth Duncan, had Table No. 21 beautifully arranged with all kinds of goodies, champagne and a decorated cake in the middle of the table when Allan arrived. Their children, Mr. and Mrs. Milani Peeples and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hare, made it a perfect evening with friends surrounding the table. To make this occasion still more festive, Allan had, just received word from Washington, I). C. that his invention was patented and accepted. Congratulations are in order and a Happy Birthday!

Well, Tom and Clara Jecmenek had to venture up to Fort Wayne, Indiana to get away from our wet and damp weather to fall into knee high snow; in fact 16 inches and 2 below zero. How is that for cold weather for us softies here in Texas? They visited with their daughter Mrs. Gertrude Duetsche and, when they were leaving for home, the weather got so bad they had to lay over two days in Hamburg, Ind. (2 mi. from Lewisville).

They are back home again and were enjoying the Saturday night dance with friends. Nice to have you back again.

Met Mr. and Mrs. Jester; Mary was celebrating her birthday, also Mrs. Katherine Weikel both at• Table No. 6 and surrounded with friends to make it a special occasion. I know you had a good time.

With lovely friends and good music, how can you miss?

The 12th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Peevey was with a request for good country music at Table No. ?. A tune also was played for Kathy Zapletal for her birthday. Happy Birthday to both.

Our retiring lodge recording-secretary for several years, Brother Amos Kadlecek celebrated his birthday at Table No. 21; he was

p among the numerous celebrants that evening and it was obvious he enjoyed having his friends celebrate with him. He is quite a dancer. Happy Birthday Amos!

I visited a while with Brother and Sister Zapletal. He is the originator of our 20-member orchestra of Lodge No. 88. They practice each Wednesday night at the lodge home. This recently organized orchestra, with 15 men and 5 ladies has a well-known personality in Brother Rudy Dybala as conductor to lead them. They have given their time to enrich our Dramatic Club performances between acts. They fill the air with lovely music for the waiting audience to enjoy.

Thanks to you, all.

The performance of the comedy "ALIBI BILL" is rapidly approching. In fact, only 27 days remain until March the 3rd. The rehearsals are coining along fine and soon we will enjoy a comedy to remember for quite awhile. All the actors portray their characters so vividly, that you can not help but admire them. Be sure and get your admission tickets and reserve March 3rd, to spend a pleasant evening.

Friday, the lot of February, the lodge premises were humming like a bee hive; people everywhere.

What was the occasion? The Lodge No. 88 Teen youth was serving a regular delicious Mexican dinner.

Youth Leader Sister Wahlberg, with the assistance of the youth, was helping to have everything running smoothly outside the kitchen, but in the kitchen where food was cooking and the aroma was, made everyone get in line to be served with hot tamales, enchiladas, beans and salad and tea to drink. The creator of this food' was none other than Wilhelinina Mendoza, chairman for that evening.

I am sure her husband had his helping hand in all that. There must have been thousands of tamales and enchiladas, so I know Wilhelmina appreciated all the help she could get to serve so many people.

At the Thursday night social, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baker celebrated 47th wedding anniversary; wishing you many happy years of married bliss.

Mrs. Rutledge and Miss Langer, daughters of our 1st lodge presi-

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dent Lad. Langer were enjoying result in even greater success.

There are many plans for this our social Thursday night. Miss Langer is now retiring after work- year 1974. We will add an addiing for the Federal Government tional 20x50 floor space for more the past 23 years. Was nice to games for the youth and also a place to keep their youth club ' have you two sisters.

Our Choral Club Director Tim craft and enough space to perKostom was surprised by the Chor- form their work. This 20x50 stateal Club members after Tuesday ment is in correction of the error night's rehearsal. Of course, Tim's I made in the January Vestnik; I birthday was Monday the 4th. I stated we will add 40x80 and that am sure he thought no one knew is wrong. Brother Hafner stated we it, but we fooled him and I think will have enough money to add he was surprised. He is a regular this floor space 20x50. He stated guy and he deserves our devotion the cost would be around $7,000; —Happy Birthday Tim! By coin- also the youth club has enough cidence, member Amos Kadlecek money to purchase a popcorn maalso was born on the same date chine and there is much more in so we sang "Happy Birthday" to the way of plans in other improveboth. ments such as: (1) Motion was Happy birthdays were celebrated made by Brother Ralph Smith and by the following with a request to seconded by Brother Johnnie Johndance to their favorite tune. Alvin ston to get bids for a mowing Steffek, Joyce Bartninski, Herbert machine, and also land fill to disDueser and Roland Vela, Wedding pose of the garbage. (2) Brother celebrations were enjoyed by Mr. Chester Hines is to have square and Mrs. Florian Bartosh — 30 dancing on Wednesday nights. And years of married bliss at Table No. there are many other plans.

3, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Laake married Brother Rudy Hafner stated 17 years and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby there is no excuse for anyone not Brezina — married for 11 happy taking part in the lod ge work. years; we hope you had a wonder- Any member who wants to work, ful time and we will be looking for can contact the chairman of that you again. particular committee. I am sure all If . I may impose on - you, dear of them will appreciate your ofpeople, with MY request — would fer. If you don't work, you can put you mind writing your table num- in your idea of what you think ber when requesting a song for the would be good for the betterment orchestra to play for you? (unless of the lodge. you do not wish to). I would love There is a suggestion box at the to meet you in person and exchange entrance of the lodge; register your a word or two with you and your suggesions! I assure you, your sugfriends. Please understand, I am gestion will be considered. It is not trying to be pushy, but it helps for the officers' interest to provide me with my news writing. Thank you with the best entertainment you. possible at the most economical Fraternally, cost.

Frances Olexa It was decided by the trustees of --SPJSTthe executive committee to have a meeting each month as long as it LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members, is necessary. This, just what you We had a very good year in 1973. have read, was from the results of Thanks to all who had worked so the executive committee meeting hard to make this Lodge 74 one taking place January 30, 1974.

In regular meeting, which was of the finest and nicest in the 'state. Despite some mistakes we held February 3, President Hafner made, the progress we made is led in the tribute and Brother Chester Shmoldas led us in the great.

We are again looking forward for pledge of allegiance. Bobby nor another good year. The new offi- Brother Fred Michka were prescers, elected for this year, are very ent.

During our meeting some of the much enthused together with the ones who had been re-elected. With business was reviewed.

Brother Rudy Hafner read a letall of us pulling togther, we will

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 ter from Brother Lad Zatopek and the nice comments which were appreciated by all of us.

It was voted on to donate $25 per month for the whole year to Mrs. Dorothy Jean Parrish, who has been in bed for several years suffering with cancer.

After cnecking the suggestion ballots which were taken from the suggestions box, Brother Chester Shmoldas went to get some fried chicken and we all had a delicious chicken supper.

We were again reminded that we bring a covered dish so we can eat after the meeting and enjoy ourselves eating a good meal.

The business portion of our meeting was taken care of in about half of usual time, so do come to our next regular meeting because you will see that it is not tiresome.

We ware very sorry to learn of the death of our member, Sister 1Vrusgrave Daddy. Our sympathy is extended to her surviving family.

May she rest in peace.

Fratern ally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter —SPJSTCZECH FOLK DANCE CLUB

The last two Wednesdays of this month, February 20 and 27th, are the first two official meeting dates of the Czech Folk Dance Club sponsored by the Czech Festive Committee.

Whether or not you know any Czech folk dances you are urged to join us. Our object is to earn all the dances possible for our own pleasure and to participate in some of the Czech Festivals that occur throughout the year, particularly Czech Day at the State Fair in October.

At these first two meetings, we will be learning and dancing the Slovakian Beseda and deciding on future plans. We need your ideas on how often to meet and where.

The Czech Festival Committee reccmrnended that we meet at various lodge homes on a rotating basis and that Wednesday be the meeting day. We will probably have to organize some kind of formal leadership, either officers or a committee, to arrange for future meeting places„ to notify members and to take care of other essential business. You may also want to con-

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 sider paying a nominal fee, or dues for expenses, such as music and postage.

These first two meetings will be at the Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville, Dallas at 8 p. m. This is located one block east of North Central Expressway, just south of Walnut Hill Lane and across Greenville from Presbyterian Hospital.

We are looking forward to seeing you, dancing with you, and having a lot of fun together. If you need more information, call me after 6 p. m., or weekends at AC 214-351-5910.

Helen N. Oates For the Czech Festival Committee -SPJSTDISTRICT VI SPRING MEETING

ELMATON NATIONAL HALL MARCH 3, 1974 at 1:30 p. m.

OUTLINED PROGRAM Meeting called to order by District VI President Lottie Krutilek Welcome — local lodge president Response -- District VI vice president Presentation of colors — District VI flag bearer Pledge of allegiance and song "America" Tribute to deceased members Roll call of officers Roll call of lodges Reading names of 50-year members Reading of minutes Elaine Berkovsky Introduction of SL officers, editor and guests Youth program DYC Elsie Brdecka District treasurer's report •-- Anton Kelner District director's report — Matt Vanek District rest home director's report — Erwin Holy District sales representative's report — Edwin Ernajstrla District youth counselor's report — Elsie Brdecka Unfinished business New business Election of officers EL officers, editor speak (5 minutes limit) • Installation of new officers Selection of fall meeting, date and place Refreshments to be served

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VESTNtK Please, everyone. try to attend this district meeting and be on time at 1:30 p. m. sharp!

Fraternally, Lottie Krutilek, Dist. VI Pres.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 74, LOVEI.ADY Vestnik Editor Rudy J. Sefcik West, Texas 76691 Dear Brother Sefcik: 'If you find space in the Vestnik to put this article in, I think it's a really good definition of what fraternalism is all about.

I will add this: Our Lodge No.

Clt News SPJST LODGE ti7 4 "What Fraternalism is about, and what it means to us as people."

If you ask 15 people to give you a definition of fraternalism, you might get 15 varied answers, but there are few underlying definitions that would be common to all of them. Still, many people have described fraternalism many ways over a period of many years. Everybody has his own choice of words. The statutes ;of the State of Texas specify what a fraternal benefit society , is, in so far as the legal requirements are concerned and these are,, basically, that:

74 has already made contributions to the United Fund, our Fire Department and also, for this year 1974; will give $25 per month to a person who is stricken with cancer and is confined in bed.

Sister Dorothy Smith, our recording secretary, is one of the best fraternalists I've evei seen; I have never heard her say "no" to anything she was asked to help out on, is always smiling and always has something pleasant to say.

I want to apologize to some of you members that there were somethings done which I thought were not voted on at the meetings, but now, before I write any letters to the Vestnik, I check with Sister Dorothy Smith, and make sure I don't make any more mistakes. I

hope you bear with this error and assure you it won't happen again.

We have games every Tuesday and you can see where the proceeds go; all go to a good cause.

Invite all of your friends and, of course, every Thursday night is youth club night.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter (Clipping sent in by Bro. Chester Shmoldas, Lodge No. 74, Lovelady).

1. It be operated on the lodge system with a ritualistic form of work; 2. have a representative form of government; 3. be conducted solely for the benefit of its members and their beneficiaries; 4. be organized without capital stock and not operated for profit; 5. provide for the payment of insurance benefits as authorized and limited by law.

These are the broad legal, requirements and definition of a fraternal benefit society as far as the statutes are concerned.

Another definition in February.

Fraternally,.

DorOthY Said Recording ate:

HLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES Naomi Kostom, President It is again my pleasure to make an announcement from the Hlahol Dramatic Clu. Rehearsals are now in progress for a repeat performance of "Alibi Bill," a three-act comedy. It will be presented on the stage of Lodge 88, Houston.

Fortunately the same cast that appeared in the play on September 16th is available; the fact is, the members are enthused about the play and are now engaged in a schedule of rehearsals.

The date of this presentation is March 3rd. The time is 2 p.m.

The price of the ticket is $1.50, and it will be good for the dance which follows the play. You will dance to the tune of our SPJSrf orchestra under the direction of

12 Brother Ray Zapletal and Brother Rudy Dybala. Their music will also entertain you between acts of the play.

VESTNIK Dinner consisting of fried chicken and goodies that go with it will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.

You will want to enjoy the fellow-

MARIE STAYTON .... who takes the part of Mrs. Kennedy; a commanding type where she finds herself in situations where she doubts her personal judgment.

FRANK SLAVIK who portrays Jimmie Robinson who with Alibi Bill finds himself involved in circumstances in which it is difficult to determine who is the instigator or the accomplice to the crime.

FRANK AMOS HADLECEK is Alibi Bill. He takes the part of a nervous character after having been found in the company of the go-go set.

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Brothers and Sisters, The monthly meeting was called to order on February 3 at 1:30 p. m. It was called to order by President Rudy Junek. The pledge was recited by all present.

In the absence of Youth Leader Betty Schoenemann, Pres. Rudy Junek gave the youth club report.

The next meeting is set for February 14 at 7 p. m. It will be followed by a Valentine Party at 7:30. Every one is to make a Valentine for the club's Honorary Grandmother and also to bring a game of some kind to play. The youth will begin selling donation tickets on a Boston Rocker to be given away sometime in May. Under unfinished business it was decided to leave the purchasing of the PA system to Mrs. Schoenemann. Also, a report was given regarding the new system of management the building is now under.

Some questions were asked and answered by the committee. A supper and social was set, by the committee, for February 9 to answer any questions concerning this matter.

In the matter of new business

Financial Secretary Carlson Jakubik handed in a letter of resignation effective at the end of the March meeting. We are really sorry to hear this. A replacement for Bro. Jakubil; will be elected in the next meeting March 3. This meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. It was announced that the Snook Lions Club will hold a chili supper and games night February 16th at the lodge building.

Hope to see everyone at the next meeting and check the SPJST Entertainment Calendar for coming weekly events, Fraternaly, Deborah Sebesta, Reporter

everyone enjoyed the great music.

The floor was full when the first number was played and continued throughout the entire evening. Also a delicious breakfast was served by so many hard workers, and we were so fortunate to have our special guest 14rs. Annie Green to assist in the kitchen. She is so accustomed in that line of work and always so glad to help; this was greatly appreciated.

We miss our loved one, friend and relative Mrs. Rose Koncak, who wore, the beautiful Czech costume during our dedication ceremonies and helped us celebrate this rare occasion; little did we realize she would leave us for that eternal life. after Thanksgiving while playing with her favorite pet. Her passing is sadly missed because she was like a blooming rose, always like a picture with a radiant smile.

We also miss my aunt, Frances Shmoldas.

Hope not too many members are having the flu which is hampering school activities throughout our area. Get well wishes are extended to those who are ill.

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NO. 14, LOVELADY Dealt Members and Readers, I have the feeling I should write while reminiscing over all the past nice and happy times spent in our lodge building.

The New Year's Eve dance was such a beautiful occasion due to the nice officials in Temple, for helping out to get one of the best bands from that part of Texas; LODGE

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ship of friends at this time.

And now to introduce some of the members of the cast: Kindly keep this date in mind!

74_ Wednesday, February1119L..

Recently I have lost a lot of contact in keeping up with what goes on at our lodge for some time because the rainy weather made our roads unpassable; even the mailman has a hard time delivering mail on our route, many times he just couldn't make it, so I feel this bad weather paralyzes our activities. Also the farm animals cannot be hauled over the deep rutted roads, where trucks drag the bottom and it's hard for the vehicles to travel; still we are not listed as disaster areas like several counties so I would like to see what their roads look like compared to our country roads in Houston County.

Finally we have had some very nice weather lately so there is hope for a change.

I want to wish all of you dear members and friends a belated Valentine's Day? Fraternally, Slivena Michka -SPJST_

Bulletin Board SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS

The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 21, 1974, with Lodge Praha No. 29, Taylor as host. Time and details later.

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. * The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 3, 1974, at Elmation National Hall. ,, The District VII spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 24, 1974. Lodge No. 107, Floresville will be the host lodge. Registration at 10 a.m.: meeting convenes at 11 a.m. and dinner will be served.

-SPJST-

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES:

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574

VtSPNXIC

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77461.

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WORKSHOPS 1974

Dear Members: I have had several announcements on our coming workshops for local lodge Officers in the Vestnik. The dates and locations of these workshops, as already announced, are as follows: Saturday, May 4th — Hallettsville High School (Hosted by Lodge No. 4) Saturday, May 11th — Taylor, Lodge 29.

Saturday, May 25th — Ennis, (Lodges 25 and 135) As approved by the Supreme Lod ge, the following information will pertain to all workshops at all three locations: a. Mileage only for one car from each lodge. b. The workshop sections will include lodge presidents and vice presidents in one section, lodge sec retaries in another, and lodge financial secretaries in 'Another. c. We are asking, and the host lodges have agreed, to have the ladies of the host lodges prepare the cold buffet and refreshments, at the expense of the Supreme Lodge.

The following schedule will be in effect for the workshops in Hallettsville and Taylor only: 10 a.m. to 10:45 workshop session 15-minute break 11 to 11:45 — workshop session 12 noon to 1 p.m. — cold buffet and refreshments 1 p.m. to 1:45 — workshop session 2 p.m. — joint session (final) The local lodge officers from Dis tricts V, VI and VII will probably want to attend the workshops in Hallettsville. The local lodge officers from District I and II will want to attend the workshops in Taylor. Lodge officers from Districts III and IV will want to at-

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tend the workshops at Lodge 25, Ennis. However, if one of these locations is not convenient for the officers of a particular lodge on the date scheduled, they would be free to attend the workshop at one of the other two locations; however, mileage would still be paid only for one car from each lodge at any one of the three locations.

Anyone else wishing to attend these workshops, other than those mentioned above, is welcome to do so at his own expense.

The schedule for the workshops at the two Ennis lodges is as follows: Presidents and vice presidents will meet at Lodge 25; secretaries will meet at Lodge 135 (Sokol Hall); financial secretaries will meet at Lodge 135.

9:30 a.m. to 10:15 — workshop session 15-minute break 10:30 to 11:15 workshop session 15-minute break 11:30 to 12.30 — workshop session 12:45 to 1:45 — cold buffet at Lodge 25

2 p.m. — final and joint session of all sections at Lodge 25.

The reason we have scheduled the workshops at two separate lodges in Ennis is that the facilities in both lodges lend themselves more appropriately to the workshops, with more smaller rooms available for the various sections. Note that all of the sections will assemble at Lodge 25 for the noon luncheon and stay for the final and joint session.

The purpose of these workshops is three-fold: 1) pass on information to the local lodge officers so they may better serve the member ship, and 2) exchange ideas and hear some of the problems that the local lodges are having in some of the areas of servicing our members, 3) and, of course, these workshops cannot help but build batter relations among all of us.

We will certainly get to know each other better.

We are convinced that these workshops will be successful and we urge everyone's cooperation and, of course, attendance. We are not including workshops on youth work or insurance, per se. These

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14 two areas are quite adequately covered by Vice President Hejny and Field Manager Silas Smith and State Youth Director Dorothy Massey in their district and state seminars. Incidentally, we are using the word "workshops" to distinguish between all of the other seminars we hold and this one on lodge procedure and administration.

Lest anyone get the notion that we will be covering strictly administrative procedures and reporting methods, we will also endeavor to cover some of the areas we feel need covering in the realm of lodge inactivity, meetings, both lod ge and district, and building overall enthusiasm for lodge work.

The proposal presented to and approved by the Supreme Lodge was entitled, "Strengthening The Lodge System". When you get right down to it, this is what we will be doing in the long run with these workshops.

We must remember that our national and state laws define a fraternal benefit Society as "having a lodge system with ritualistic work".

The more efficient our lodges are, the better we are insuring and guaranteeing our future as a fraternal benefit Society. The United States Internal Revenue Code specifies two primary requisites for a fraternal benefit Society: (a) it must operate on the lodge system. and (b) provide for the payment of life, sick, accident or other ben•• efits to members or their dependents. Thus we see the specific ref• erence to a "lodge system" and it is through the lodge system that we must operate and improve our services.

Furthermore, these workshops will enable the Supreme Lodge "to carry the campaign and the mes sage to the people" in the lodges.

All of us are going to learn through these workshops.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris

72,a a ve,10,-,4 President

Dear Fellow Workers: I am taking into consideration the rising cost of living and the shortages of various commodities.

I believe our sales in January were very good.

During January we received 226 applications for $740,415 of life insurance.

The top representative in each district for the month of January is: District 1 - Rudolph Matejka District 2 - Daniel Grossman District 3 - Johnnie Krajca District 4 - Mary Lou Schaefer William Urbanek District 5 -- Mildred Holeman District 6 - Anton Kelner District 7 - Jerry Elzner Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: Representative Weeks 464 Helen Hegwood 463 Della Kadlecek 122 Chester Slunoldas 102 Agnes Lesak 36 Willie Dusek 35 Albert Bristik Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: Months Representative 145 Frank C. Sbeky J. M. Skrabanek 145 133 Edwin Holub 133 A. J. Lostak Bessie Franek 128 127 Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca 125 121 Anna Hejl 121 James Pavlicek 114 Ruth Krizan 113 Helen Regwood Della Kadlecek 107 106 Sidon Tumis 105 Johnnie Gaidusek 99 A. J. Bristik 97 Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka 97 96 Johnnie Krizan 98 Willie Dusek 02 Helen Pavelka 91 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 85 Chas. Holy 85 Agnes Lesak 82 Joe Krivanek 75 Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell 73 Frank Klinkovsky 64 64 Emil Petr 61 Frank Dolezal 61 E. G. Mazan.ec 48 Patsy Baca 43 Alice Banning 39 Tillie Ilelmeamp Norma Andel 37

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13, 1974

Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Lydia Hendrick Laths Navratil Louis Hanus Patrick Geistman W. H. Glover Thelma Hrncir Ruby Pavelka, Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Emil Kvasnicka Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Willie Helona Mary Laznovsky Jerry Tomastik Norma Cavanaugh Jerry Elleven Mildred Holeman Edwin Susan Justus Urbish, Vallie Zavodny *

29 25 23 13 12 11 11 11 11 8

8 6 5

INSURANCE WRITTEN January 1 to 31, 1974 Sales

Rep resentative

Lodge

Norma Andel 24 Patsy Baca 88 Alice Banning 47 Dennis R. Barabas 80 John Barabas 80 V. H. Barina 38 Frances Bartek 87 Victor Brenek 160 Albert Bristik 88 Norma Cavanaugh 20 Frank Dolezal 88 Willie Dusek 177 Jerry 0. Elleven 172 Jerry Elmer 56 Mollie Ewell 169 Bessie Franek 81 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 Alfred Gensler 48 W. H. Glover 29 Daniel Grossman 80 Paul Hagar 84 Emil Hanus 66 Ernest Haskovec 25 Anna Hejl 48 John B. Hell 155 'Ted W. Hejl 48 Helen Hegwood 88 Tillie Helmeamp 88 Willie Helona 6 A. L Hiisher Mildred Holeman 88 E. E. Holub 35 John Hranicky 137 Betty Hubacek 39 Mary Huibenak 92 E. R. Jakubik 9 Ben Ja,rma 84 Raymond Jurica 7 Della Kadlecek 88

Mem.

Ins.

1,000 19,500 1,000 6,500

12,000 1,000 1,000 35,000 3,000

1,000 1,000 19,000

5,000 16,000 2,000 6,000 1

5,000

15,000 2,000 85,000 1,000 3,000 3,000

1 1 1

1,000 1,000 1,000 19,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 25,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 5,000 2,000 3,000 14,000

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 81 1 1,000 Leroy F. Kamas 1 36,000 Anton Kelner, Jr. 28 Frank Klinkovsky 47 2 35,000 1 25,000 Johnnie Krajca 25 92 3 14,000 Joe Krivanek 1,000 Johnnie Krizan 6 1 1 1,000 Ruth Krizan 6 Emil Kvasnicka.

49 1 1,415 Mary Latmovsky 135 1 1,000 Agnes Lesak 1,000 88 1 A. J. Lostak 91 1 2,000 Edmund Marek 54 1 1,000 Clifton Martinets 80 1 5,000 Rudolph Matejka 39, 4 13,000 Alvin Melnar 142 1 1,000 Agnes Miculka 88 1 1,000 Evelyn Mikeska 8 29,000 88 George Mikeska 4,000 54 4 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 3 22,000 Anna Milan 154 2 6,000 Adolf Motal 32 1 5,000 Ladis Navratil 87 6 29,000 Helen PaveIka 117 1 10,000 James Pavlicek 66 2 10,000 Liilia Mae Peter 172 1 2,000 Jeanette Peterson 18 8 10,000 Emil Peter 84 4 6,000 Miroslav Petrusek 44 1 2,000 Gordon Phillips 25 1 1,000 Amelia Pokorny 29 1 1,000 Jerry Prochazka 65 3 5,000 Mary Renfro 154 4 14,000 Frank Sablatura 40 1 2,000 Frank C. Sacky 79.

2 2,000 Mary Lou Schaefer 49 1 5,000 Chester Shmoldas 74 21 35,000 Frank Skala, Jr. 89 1 1,500 J. M. Skrabanek 139 1 5,000 Edwin J. Smajstrla 32 1 5,000 Jeanette Smith 66 1 1,000 Edythe B. Stepan 155 2 2,000 Marcia Sulak 174 4 5,000 Edwin Susan 81 5 5,000 Alice Svoboda 10 2 4,000 Jerry Tomastik 177 3 3,000 Sidon Tumis 142 5 7,000 Wm. F. Urbanek 49 1 5,000 Justus Urbish 28 1 1,000 Tillie Vale.han 161 2 11,000 Eddie Vana 23 1 1,000 Edward Vavra 14 1 1,000 Henry Vitek 20 1 1,000 James Wood 88 5 6,500 Rudolph Zalman 35 1 1,000 L. J. Zatopek 81 1 5,000 Vallie Zawodny 47 1 1,000 2251$740,415 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice President --SPJSTANNOUNCING

'1% All Sales Representatives and Members of District 1 Since Brother Ernest Jakubik has

vESTN1K resigned from the position of District Sales Representative of District 1, we are now accepting applications to fill this vacancy.

If you are interested in this position, please write o call my office for further information.

If you are willing to devote your time, we will give you the proper training for the job.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice President -SPJSTYouth

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FROM THE DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS SPJST DISTRICT II

All SPJST youth in District II are invited to a Valentine Skating Party and you may bring a friend.

This will be held at Skate Haven in Temple, on North 31st Street just past Templet High School on the left. The time is this Sunday afternoon, February 17th at 4:15 p.m. till about 6:30 p.m. There will 1e door prizes given.

The district will pay the entry fee for all the skaters. The only thing you must do is wear something red and white, or at least a paper Valentine, or a red heart pinned on you and that will be your admittance. Hoping to see all of you on February 17th! We hope you can attend because we feel you will miss out on a good time if you don't attend and we will also miss you. Be there!

See you then.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, Dist. Youth Counselor --SPJST--

DISTRICT VI

Dear Members and Friends: On March 3rd, at the Elmaton National Hall, the District VI spring meeting will be held, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

The youth are asked, as usual, to have a short program ready for this meeting. Any craft or items may be sold by the youth at this meeting. Let's all go to Elmaton on March 3rd.

We are hoping to see our SYD present.

Fraternally, Elsie Brdeeka, DYC

15 IV you'll' COUNSELOR Do you realize that a month has passed for 1974? The time flies by so fast, and it will not be long before we will be in full swing with youth activities. First will be District IV Annual meeting, April 28, 1974, with Lodge 49 Rowena as host. Our program for our youth will be the same as last year with only minor changes. Each youth club will be notified as to changes.

It is time to be thinking of entering as many catagories in the VA]) as possible and not wait until the last minute, since some of the crafts take days to make. I would like to have a king and queen from each lodge. Talk to your youth and encourage them to participate, because it is a lot of fun to get to go to State.

Mrs. Mary Heisler, Dist. 4 DYC -SPJSTDIST.

FROM THE LODGE

YOUTH LEADERS LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Members, We, the leaders of Lodge No. 84, are off again preparing for another fantastic year. Our youth has already been organizing some great activities. There'll be Valentine parties, bowling, a treat at one of the dinner theaters, and cur little pre-schoolers are going to a play entitled "Wizard of Oz", presented by, the Junior Players' Guild, here in Dallas. Not long ago we purchased season tickets for their performances.

It is this group of pre-schoolers whom we can be most proud of I Last year we introduced an experimental program, only locally, for the age group of 3 to 5 years.

We felt this was a very important age to begin their involvement with the lodge. Since the inception of this program the little ones have had their own crafts, games. parts in programs, field trips, and a Czech dance group.

It is amazing how co-operative and interested these children and their parents have been. It is our hope that a pre-school oriented program may "catch on" statewide_ These children have a lot to offer and we should all take advantage of it.

Justine Andreason Assistant Youth Leader

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1974 RECEIPTS:

Mortuary

Expense

Juvenile

Total 1,750.96 275,321.06 2,598.44 315.77 106.50 12,860.25 1,932.48 140,121.15 143,676.90 2,614.78 2,100.00 1,391.00 35.92

Bonds Matured Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans ..... ..... ... .

Annuities Dividend on Stock Interest on Bonds Interest on Certificate Loans Interest on Mortgage Loans Premiums Income from RMO Rent from SPJST Building Appraisal Fee Sale of Lodge Supplies

1,750.96 274,162.69 2,598.44 315.77 106.54 12,860.25 1,932.48 139,316.90 85,180,82 2,614.78 2,100.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE

5,22,939.59 542,738.12

59,074.06 61,894.72

2,811.56 14,882.46

584,825.21 619,515.30

1,065,677.71

120,968.78

17,694.02

1,204,340.51

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Pd-Up Bonds Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors Interest Double Indemnity Matured Endowments Premium Refund to Members Bond Expense Reinsurance REO Expense 7% to Lodges Surrender Value Returned Premiums and Bonus SPJST Building Maintenance 10% Refund Check Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Attorney's Fee Audit Commissions Contributions Emblems Freight and Express Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Publication Committee Office Maintenance Office Rent Official Publication Vestnik Postage Organisational Expense Postage Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers

1,158.37

57,647.14

804.25 848.94

1,301.00 35.92

219,492.42 4,284.00 245,387.50 61,319,00 71.42 5.95 1,000.00 12,000.00 14,525.98 129.45 4,197.47 84.76 85,742.86 3,191.35 198.37 2,105.21 2,999.10

209.98 681.64 134.86 874.83 2,193.64 1,050.00 18,147.13 2,525.00 49.50 4.50 310.39 1,260.14

na.00 784.91 160.00 6.07 795.88 1,367.46 2,000.00 4,312.72 2,000.00 1,292.77 2,016.00 875.00 1,112.50 6,941.63 5,216.67

219,492.42 4,284.00 1"1 0 61,319,00 71.42 5.95 1,000.00 12,000.00 14,525.98 129.45 4,197.47 84.76 85,742.86 3,191.35 408.35 2,105.21 2,999.10 681.64 134.86 2,87 1943.64 83 1,050.00 18,147.13 2,525.00 49.50 4.50 310.39 1,260.14 338.00 784.91 160.00 6.07 795.88 1,367.46 2,000.00 4,312.72 2,000.00 1,292.77 2,016.00 875.00 1,112.50 6,941.63 5,216.67

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Salary, State Youth Director Stationery and Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax, FICA Telephone and Telegraph Travel Expense, Officers Youth Activities TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH ASSETS:

650.00 1,087.76 1,341.49 340.16

164.47

164.47

189.02

189.02

642.47

657,433.01 408,244.70

80,866.61 60,102.17

209.98 17,484.04

718,509.60 485,830.91

1,065,677.71

120,968.78

17,694.02

1,204,340.51

60,102.17

17,484,04

485,830.91; 2,313,214.76 15,175,133.25 587,271.93 48,648.21 869,008.62

408,244.70 2,313,214.78 14,927,054.42 587,271.93 48,648.21 869,008.62 46,275.61

Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock SPJST Building Real Estate Owned Furniture and Fixtures

650.00 642.47 1,087.76 1,341.49 340.16

248,078.83

46,275.61 65,325.33

65,325.33 19,199,718.27

125,427.50

265,562.87

19,590:70864

Fraternally yours, Ben Zabcik, Financial Secretary INCOME FROM LODGES JANUARY, 1974

1 2 4 6 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 44 47 48 49 50 51 54

96.89 5.30 1,360.33 958.55 40.80 955.71 188.49 8.37 244.10 674.30 160.41 1,578.50 60.32 156.13 1,312.41 85.62 188.16 1,496.52 2,474.14 134.98 675.81 2,877.77 79.26 476.27 1,226,69 1,499.85 410.85 405.68 547.44 1,042.53 116.14 349.12 8,716.43 1,217.37 569.90 354.46 299.45 680.91

56 57 58 63 65 66 67 68 72 73 76 77 79 80

81 82 84 85 87 88 89 90 91 93 97 107 110 111 112 114 116 117 125 129 130 133 135 137 138 139 141

978.46 45.05 1,319.29 204.90 1,263.56 2,826.86 30.49 357.77 123.49 274.42 126.49 111.34 494.66 2,537.57 3,908.08 29.42 6,963.38 100.89 2,114.53 49,485.88 822.38 267.59 1,629.16 350.59 2.65 471.90 201.12 (suspended) 658.34 1,219.62 275.52 24.52 2,380.28 73.50 45.39 1,054.30 1,035.52 687.05 647.31 65.22 2,089.01 1,875.33

142 143 147 151 153 154 155 156 158 160 161 164

165 168 169 171 173 174 175 177 178 179 180 Home, Office

2,152.70 335.38 79.19 891.13 2,749.31 4,971.75 617.93 428.15 71.64 584.78 950.67 53.32 138.00 207.40 965.56 135.93 739.26 1,454.82 1,560.10 1,517.23 22.90 41.35

67.51 35.54

143,676.90 Fraternally, Ben Zabellc,

18 LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON Dear Teens and Teen Parents: A most sincere thank you to each of my Teen Youth Club members who came out to work and make our Mexican Supper a most successful event. Each of you did your assigned jobs well and helped to make this a very profitable evening. As you all know, each of you will benefit from the profit in the near future, because we are working towards a special outing.

Words cannot be found to thank each of the mothers and grandmothers of the teen who turned Out to work. Your work not only consisted of a long day of the supper, but several weeks of prepare,• etion. My syecial thanks to those of you who not only donated your time but donated cakes, coffee, tea, and part of the ingredients for our food I will not take up the space in the Vestnik to mention each of your names, but save this for our monthly meeting.

My special thanks also for those of you who came to eat with us.

-;1, am still in a state of shock over the great attendance we had; this only proves one thing, FRATERNAJISM. Once again a sincere thank you to each of you who helped to make this one of the most successful `events we have ever had.

Fraternally, Mary Frances Wahlbere Teen Youth Leader —81%19 r— LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The meeting in January was very good. Let's have a good turnout again this month.

To all youth members: remember your Valentine box contest!

Don't forget your projects, the eggshells and paper.

We are having a game party alter our! meeting. This will be fun for all. Adults, attend your meeting and let's all get together and have fun. To you youth: if you need any information, call me. ,Palm, don't forget the birthday cake,' , At this time, I would like to say best wishes and much success to the new youth club at Lodge No. 54 in West.

To all who have been sick with this old flu bug . . . I hope you

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Hope to see you at our lodge meeting Sunday, February 17; the youth meeting starts at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Libbie Parma, .

Youth Leader —SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members and Readers, I would like to say thanks to all the mothers who helped with the pizza party. If anyone wants to know how to make pizza, ask Ruth Adams because she can make a super pizza.

The officers for the junior youth club, until June will be: President - Missie Salinas; Vice President — Vivian Hegwood; Secretary — Susan Gerhart; Treasurer -- Hector Villarreal; Sergeant-at-Arms — Lynn Pflughaupt. The reporter, telephone and sunshine committees, will be appointed by the next meeting.

The junior youth club will go to the museum February 16. If you came to the meeting or give an excuse, you will be called and told where to meet at the lodge.

You may bring a guest but let me know; you will be asked to bring a sack lunch. If the weather is pretty, we will have a picnic in the park; the drinks and chips will to furnished.

Fraternally, Louise Kmtpick, Youth Leader •-

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE Dear Readers, The year is off to a running start. Our youth club has already planned many things to do in the up-corning months.

On February 15, we have a Valentine dance party, for our teenage group. On February 16, we have a Valentine skating party for the junior group. And there is the big District II Valentine skating party on February 17 in Temple.

On February 2, the youth club held a bake sale and I would like to thank the mothers who baked for it. Also, I would like to thank my assistants for their help. Without your help, we wouldn't be able to have a bake sale. Thank you again.

Our next meeting will be on February 20th, at 6:30 pan. at the

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 Rockdale State Bank Community Room. This is before the adult meeting which starts at 7 p.m.

I am hoping to see all the parents at this meeting on February 20th.

Fraternally yours, Zephyr Marek Youth Leader —SPJST--

LETTERS FROM THE YOUTH

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Readers, and Friends, On February 3 Lodge No. 47 held their regular monthly meeting.

Our new Youth Leader Howard Stefka led the youth club in the pledge of allegiance and the club motto.

Donna Kohutek called the junior meeting to order at 2 p. m.

Kim Mikulas read the roll call.

There were twenty-five juniors present.

There are four birthday celebrants in the month of February.

They are Lisa Mesecke, Donna Mikulas, Mrs. Stefka and Mrs. Allen, both assistant youth leaden.

David Pechal won the junior door prize.

On February 1'7 District II youth clubs are going to go skating at Skate Haven in Temple. The Skating party will begin at 4:15 p. m. till 6:30 p. m.

On February 22, the youth club of Lodge 47 will have their yearly Fund-Raising Night, so all of you be sure to come out and enjoy yourself. There will be delicious stew and hot dogs to eat. To enjoy yourself, there will be games: Bean bag, ring the coke, dart throw and the most fun of all social games. Be sure to come on out for an enjoyable evening. The public is cordially invited also.

After our meeting, we were served a lunch with sandwiches, pickles, potato chips, cake, coffee and tea. We would like to thank the ladies who served the lunch.

Our next meeting will be held on March 3rd at 2 p. m.

Don't forget Fund-Raising Night; Fee you there.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Fraternally, Peggy Mesecke Junior Reporter

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Teen Club Members, You all come to Lodge 130's Teen Dance on April 7th, at 5 to 9 p. tn.; the place is Lodge No. 130. Bring your favorite records and albums.

We will provide the stereo system.

Admission and all refreshments are free. You may bring your dates.

Even if you don't want to, bring along your younger brothers or sisters, there will be special activities for them: A super Easter egg hunt, prizes, games and refreshments.

Please let us know right away how many are coming. We hope to see you all on April 7th!

Fraternally, Anne L. Oates, Sec'y -SPJST --LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, On January 23, Lodge 39 Youth Club held a party. Everyone was assigned to bring something. Rene Koehler brought the games and snacks, Brenda Glowski brought her record player and snacks, some people brought records, and I brought chips, dips and paper plates.

Then we gathered around for snacks and refreshments. We played games "junk in a jar" and one other game. The winners were Tony Matcek and Todd Hubacek.

After playing games, we listened to records and then it was time to clean the lodge before everyone went home.

Fraternally, Terri Hubacek (11) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, We had a meeting February 3 and we worked on crafts, then after the meeting we ate pizza.

On Wednesday, February 13, we went to the Ice CaValdes. We met at Mrs. Adele Valek's home at 6:30 p.

For February 22. we will have a bake sale, and we hope to see all of you at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Kenneth Honza (13), Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, On January 20 we held a meeting at the Dime Box SPJST lodge,

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We called the meeting to order by reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Then our plans for February 2nd were discussed, which was a hayride activity and to invite the New Tabor lodge youth members. It was agreed to let New Tabor invite one or two friends; also it was agreed to hold a Valentine's Party, if it should rain.

Judy Marek Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON We would like to thank all of our members and guests for coming to the Mexican Dinner that the Teens sponsored on Friday, February 1, 1974. We would also like to thank the chief cooks, Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza, and all of the other mothers (and fathers) who helped cook and serve and clean up, and who donated beans and pastries.. The dinner was delicious!

At our January monthly meeting we divided the Junior Club into two groups: now we have Juniors (6-10), Intermediates (10-12) and Teens (13-17).

Our February monthly meeting was held February 3, and we made lots of plans for work, activities, and socials.

Fraternally, Mary Bredehoeft President, Intermediates -SPJSTLODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members: Our district meeting will be held next month on March 31, 1974 at Lodge No. 35 in Elk, which will be host during the spring meeting.

Our youth club is to donate to the kindergarten classes in our area. We are going to donate toys and games that are educational.

Fraternally, Robert Hykel -SPJST' LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, The Youth Club of Lodge No. 39 held its regular monthly, meeting on February 6th. The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Matcek. Roll call of officers was taken and the minutes were read

by Secretary Brenda Glowski. Dues were then collected by Treasurer Terri Hubacek.

Under old business we finished

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discussing the Fund Raising Drive to be held February 20; also everyone reported a great time at the party that was held at Lodge 39 by the youth club on January 23.

Under new business we decided to tour the Bryan City Jail on Febru:ary 23rd.

The meeting was then adjourned with no further business petal. irs. Refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Renea Koehler (14) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members, We held our regular meeting on Sunday, February 3, immediately after the mother lodge meeting.

In our meeting, we had two vis). itors Freddie Pavlas and Darrell Helona; glad to have you with us, and do come back again.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz, announced the winners of the Christmas card project They were: Bobby Hykel, 1st: Gary Marek, 2nd; David Dobecka and Doug Uptmor (worked together); Darrell Uptmor, 3rd. Sister Schuetz then reported that we would go to the rest home on February 12. We will have our Valentine Party; each member may bring a guest. We will have a kite-flying contest after our ?A/larch meeting.

The birthday for February was for Lisa Uptmore. David. Dobecka brought the cake.

Dianne Schroeder won the door prize, and she will bring the cake for our next meeting which will be held on March 3rd.

Fraternally, Joyce Wachsmann Vice President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, We held our meeting February 3.

We had two visitors Freddie Pa y -lasndDrelHona;cmed visit with us again real soon.

Lisa Uptmore, Jeffrey Hykel and Paula Kasberg had birthdays this month. David Dobecka brought the birthday cake.

Our next meeting will be hell March 3rd.

Fraternally, Karen Hykel

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LODGE NO, 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, We discussed a kite-flying contest for our March meeting. We will have prizes for the smallest, oddest, ugliest, prettiest, best homemade , smallest flying, lowest flying and highest flying.

Fraternally, Terry Hykel - SPJS r— LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, We discussed having, a Valentine Party on February 15. We are making Valentine decoration& at our Friday night socials, plus Valentines for the rest home.

Mrs, Schuetz reminded everyone to be thinking about YAD because it is not too far off.

Fraternally, Edward Hykel -SPJST-

a resident of Reading, Pa., who passed away in the Veterans Hospital at the age of 57 years. ,Surviving him are his mother; wife, Frances (Wruble) Bailey; one son, Norman of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Patricia Wenger of Reading, Pa.; brother, Earl of Reading; two step-brothers of Reading; fowl grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Sanders Funeral Home in Reading with Rev. Douglas Caldwell of ficiat inz. Burial followed in Forest Hill Memorial Park.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Annie Langer Mary Ann Krivanek Lydia Alholm -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, FRANK J. MOKRY

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. a, Snook, Texas, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, LOUIS ESTERAK, who passed away October 10, 1973 in Houston at the age of 6'7.

He is survived by his wife Milady, and a number of relatives and friends.

Funeral services and interment were held in Houston.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Anita Sebesta Maude Linda Jakubik Lenora Ann Sebesta --SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth, in behalf of our membership wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, NORMAN C. BAILEY, SR.

of 812 Vance Street, Taylor, who died Friday. February 1st in Johns Community Hospital at the age cf 74.

Brother Mokry, a retired farmer, was born in Czechoslovakia September 11, 1899. On October 30.

1933 he was married to Hattie Krampota.

Survivors include his wife Hattie Mokry; a sister, Mrs. Bennie S yrcina of Granger; a brother, Joe Mokry of Granger; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A christian wake service was held for him Sunday at 7 p. m. in Condra Memorial chapel. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Desmond Murphy officiating. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger.

Pallbearers were Raymond Mazac, Fred Strmiska, Ronald Mokry, Gene Loeve, Edward Pausewang, and A. J. Pausewang.

May our departed brother rest in Eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Paul Pasemann, Jr. Jerry Tallas Otto Rieger

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 167, Penelope, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MRS MARIE BARTOSIL age 77, who passed away Saturday, January 26 in a Hillsboro hospital.

Rosary was recited at 7 p. In. Sunday at the Aderhold Chapel in West. Requiem Mass was celebrated at 10 a. m. Monday in the Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Penelope, with Reverend Bohumil Hruby officiating. Burial was in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Penelope.

Sister Bartosh was born in Czechoslovakia and came to Texas in 1914 at the age of 18. She lived in Penelope 50 years, and was a member of the Catholic Church, and a member of SPJST Lodge 167 for a long time.

Surviving her are: husband, Charlie Bartosh of Penelope; three sons, Eugene and Johnny Bartosh, both of Corpus Christi, and Henry Bartosh of Waco; one daughter, Mrs. Ida Fehmer of Dallas: one sister, Mrs. Olga Kunderka of Czechoslovakia; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in sternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Frances Prikryl Chas. Fabian Ernest Barton ) -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 81, Needville, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother ADOLPH 1VIUCKA, who passed away on Monday, November 5, 1973, at the age of 68.

Brother Mucka was a resident of Rosenberg. He was a treasurer, for Needville Lodge No. 81. We all miss him.

Survivors include his wife, Stella; daughter Nancy Mucka of Rosenberg; three sons, Eugene of Rosenberg, Robert of Channelview, and Edwin of Beaumont: nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sat.) urday, November 10, 1973, from

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Triska Funeral Home, followed by mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Glen Wear don officiating. Burial was in the West Gethsemane.

May he rest in peace.

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Council No. 2305, KJT Society No. 31, SPJST Lodge No. 54, and West American Legion. (SL President Nick Morris, represented the SPJST Supreme Lodge.)

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Rosie Cocek Bennie Soukup

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Jaromir No. 54, West, wish to express our sincere sympathy, in behalf of the entire membership, to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOE R. MAZANEC, SR., age 77, who died Thursday, January 31 at 3:45 p. m. upon arrival at the West Community Hospital.

Requiem Mass was celebrated at 10 a. m. Saturday in St. Mary's Catholic Church. of the Assumption in West, with Rev. George Doskocil as officiant. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Rosary was recited at 7 p. m.

Friday in Kotch Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Brother Mazanec was born in Waco. He lived in West 48 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus Council 2305 and KJT Society No. 31, and was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge No. 54, West of which he was the financial secretary for the past 8 years. He was also a member of AVOS Lodge No. 46, Cottonwood.

Brother Mazanec was a World War I veteran and a member of. the West American Legion. He owned and operated the Royal Confectionery in West for 37 years with his brother-in-law Frank Jezek. He married Mary Jezek in 1925 in West.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Mazanec; a son, Joe Mazanec, Jr. of West; a daughter, Mrs. Ed (Marie) Lewis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Anton Maze,nec and Ed Mazanec, Sr., both of Waco; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Louis Kramer, Ernest Zahirniak, Adolph Mu,ska, Albin Dvoracek, John Nemecek and Ed Mazanec, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were members of Knights of Columbus

Items of Interest

on the trigger. The sear for firing the second barrel is set by recoil from the first barrel fired. Kicker springs for the automatic ejectors are located in the barrel breech.

If you prefer side-by-side, Ithaca has another straight-stocked field gun for fast-action quail. This is the 280 English which was introduced last year. This year they brought it out with 25-inch barrels in 20 gauge and, so equipped, it is called the 280 Quail.

SPORTS AFIELD "For quail hunting I favor a light, .short-barreled 20 gauge," says Pete Brown, Shooting Editor of Sports Afield. "This makes a fast gun and in Arizona (where I live) all three species — Mearns' Scaled and Gambers—burst out of the desert cover with unbelievable speed."

Pete opened the season this year with a brand-new Model 680 Ithaca-SKB 20 gauge, over-andunder. He thinks it is one quail of a gun. The Model 680 English is a very practical field gun. It has beautiful lines in its slim grip, a straight stock, low profile and scroll etching on the action body, trigger guard and fore-end metal fittings.

The little 6 1/2-pound shotgun has enough lockup for two guns. This is accomplished without distorting the nice lines or adding a lot of weight. The barrels are monoblock construction with one shallow bottom lump which extends through the bottom of the action bar.

There is side lockup, and there are double top extensions with crossbolt lock-down. All three of these locking features seem to be well fitted and doing their duty. The main springs are the flat "V" type.

The Model 680 is available with 28-inch or 26-inch barrels, and there is a choice of 12 or 20 gauge.

In Pete's choice for quail gun, the 20-gauge barrels are 26-inch modified and improved-cylinder chokes.

The 12-gauge guns have 2%-inch chambers, but the 20-gauge guns are chambered for three-inch shells. Of course you can use the 23/4-inch 20-gauge shells in the three-inch chambers, and for quail that is what the Sports Afield Shooting editor does. The loads are high velocity with '7 1/2 shot.

These guns have single selective triggers and automatic ejectors.

The selector is a through pushpin

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 ROCNiK 62 — (S1.0 '7 13. fI NORA 1974

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Oteni bratri a, sestry: NaS1 lednovou schtzi zahajil nas novY pfedseda br. Emil Hanug pritomnosti neco pfes 70 elentl.

Meli jsme jen jedncho navRevnika bra. Frank Kofnoce, ktery je vhly u nas vitan a donfame,nas navAtivi zase. Slib vernosti vlajce jsme vzdali pri vedeni Robert a Arthur Leggct, Craig Stamps a Donnie Slovak a take i nak raclove hesla.

Byl eten protokol z minule selifize a pfijat jak byl nap3an. Pak se p • ikroeilo k zpravain, vYborii a za dozorce podala zpravn sestra Darlene Engelke. Za zabavni vYbor sestra Jeanette Smith, take podekovala svYm pcmocnikum za vanoeni okraleni pfi eem ji pomohli br. a sestra, Bennie a . Darlene Engelke. Za mlaclez podala zpravu sestra Libby Parma: pode kovala vg em, kteti pro mlaciet phvezli papir, sklo a aluminum co2 rnhidet sbira ku prodeji. Jestli mate stare magaziny, noviny anebo jinY pap:r, prosim dovezte to do piisti schfize pro nas *lb mladek; take i sklo a aluminum; kdy2 kahly neco priveze tak je toho do. v sti velka kupa. Take mlade Z noru bude mt tak zvariy "VALENTINE BOX" a "CAKE WALK".

Gratulovali jsme bru. Johnny

BEM TO VERSI Byla zima a link° zakleta k nicemu nebylo snip proilapovat jen postot se dal° zarzpominat Tenkrat jsem fekla s florin) jarem ji vymiebadim Ted tedy koneEne duhorou perlu babiho beta tobe dat mohu Lasko moje ty dobra Lasko pozdniho Iota VLASTA MOULIKOVA

GaiduSkovi k jeho 251etemu vYroei v jeho zamestani u firmy Sher•• win Williams a doufame, ae mu budem jeSte YSechni gratulovat jak bude oslavovat 50 let jeho somestnani.

Novo eleny jsme pfijali jak nasleduje: Sheila Marie, James Craig a Matthew Wade Treat; Randall R. Sanders: Michele Diane, Mary Loraine, Melanie Denis, Sheila Dianne a Jerry Bean Owen, Brenda J. McCullough; Timothy Warren a Mary T. Schroeder; Stephen R. Nors, Leland Hardcastle, Margaret Agnes LeS'ikar, Shirley Faye a Henry Grossman a Lydia Grossman. Byli pfijatt jednohlasne. Dale se k nom vratili ad radii 35 James a A!ine

Wright a jejich dcera Wanda Donely; radi jsme je zpet.

Nemocne jsme men ses. May Kapavik, kterd byla ye westske nemocnici, ale snad uia ji bylo a srdeene doufame Ze co toto pisi ui je coma v dobrem zdravi.

Dale sestra Angaline West take byla v nemocnici, ale irt- byla pritomnd schtize a doufame, ze znstane nadale pti dobrem zdravi.

Br. Silas Smith statni •editel jfSteni poukazal na naSe dobre pc• jistky a jak by mel kaZdY pracovat pro dobro naSi jednoty a faciu. Br. Otto Hans upozornil eleny na nak knihovnu a museum a poulcazal. "ie mime v knihovne pfes Beset tisic knih ktere pujeujein zdarma a 'zie • je to pfilelitost pro haZdeho se poiteit.

Dale jsme odhlasovali (tar $50 pro "MARCH OF DIMES": Narozeniny v lednu finely Libby Parma, Aline Wright, Hilina Macha a Margare•e Gaiclukk. Dort pfines1 hr. Steven Stanislav a byl bezkY. a phi tom jsme jim zazpivali "Happy BIRTHDAY". Drefni cenu vyhral Arthur Langlotz.

Jelikcik nebylo cial g jednani schuzi jsme ukoneili a pfikroeili k dobre veeefi a, po veeeti se katclY bavii die libosti a my jsme jeli domu.

Znovu ptipominam yarn, Z‘e schilze se bade konat tfeti nedeli v finore a sice 17. finora v 2:30 odpoledne a prosim vas dovezte neja10 papir, sklo a aluminum pro

Ve sttedu 13. imora 1974 nagi mladet.

S bratrskkm, pozdravem Otto Hanna -SPJSTTAK VAELICOS Pik Aneika Houdkova Vtdycky se tertem tikalo, to Oecha najdete vtude po celem svete a ja bych vertila, to je to jiste pra y -da.Jitpe smbylanekoirte zm,inka o torn, to nag president Nixon raa za sveho osobniho leka• krajana Walter Tkache (asi Tkatie), kterk je pry slovenskeho pavodu. Nyni zase vy glo na jevo, to ma krajana Artura Blecha jako sveho vypraveiho dariodch phhlagek jit od 1969. Krajan. Bleeh (snad Blecha?) jest 50 let stati a pfijel do Ameriky z rodne Ostravy v 1947. Zminil se, to ac jit nekolik let vypravuje dariove ptihla gky pro presidents Nixona -late vtibec se s nim nesetkal. Krajan Blech prk navAtevoval Texas Christian University ve Ft. Worth a maturoval v 1950. tedy musi bYt dosti tikovnk kdyt se mu dostalo takove prace pro prvniho mute v U.S.A. Pan! Alice Jureekova, vdova po nedesno zesnulem Jos. Jureakovi, pobyla si nejakk eas v Baylor nemocnici, ale jit se zotavila natolik, to tento dden se jiff vrati zas domfx. Pant Jureekova byla rozena Sktivankove. z Ennis, ale ja, osobne jsem neznala ani ji ani jejiho mantela, ac ptibuzne ie j i znam.

Ptejeme ji mnoho zdravi do bitdoucna.

Ve Phoenix, Arizona dvojeata Daniel a David th 'eta, byli postiteni stejnou nehodou, kdy/ Daniel upadl na gkolnim hti gti a zlomil si levou pe.-ti. 30. prosince a David si nattail levou pati 8. ledna, kdy/ spadl ze zidlicky .Jejich rodiee maji jette 6 datgich deti ve \Tau od 6 do 13 let. , Na poutti v jinni Kalifornii se jegte mutou nalezti pfedhistoricke tezby umelecke ceny, ktere jsou ale odvateny lidmi, ktere je zase prodavaji zamotnkm lidem a toto jest proti zakonu protote umeleeke veci se nalezaji na vladnim pozemku. Stott prospektnti hledi zabranit temto kradetim a zachranit to pro vetejnost. Nektere tyto dianske tezby na skalach jsou pry at 8 tisic let stare a maji velkou cenu.

V Ennis lit zase zadinaji pomkglet na jejich vkroeni Polka Festi-

Vt STNiK val a jit nagemu Kroutku vyslali pozvani abychom se pfihlasily do priivoclu. Ano, ono to hnedle utede a zas se budou konat velke pHpravy pro 4. a 5. kvetna 1974.

Nage sestea Valeikova me 'Alpemenula, ze jsern zapomnela ye sve posledni zprave kroutkove sdelit, to ona pkinesla ty vyleene kynute koblihy aby mohla nes sestry v lednu rozene Pane pohostit. Velice lituji, ue jsem to zaponmela neb si sestry pochvalovaly, to byly opravdu clobre a srdeene sestry Valeikove dekujeme. Take jsem opomenula sdelit, ze na ge nova denka Millie Bartek tai bude slaviti sve narozeniny v maid fmoru a prosim za prominuti.

Pfitomne mame pane poeasi a sluneeko sviti a v ge se zaeina, probirat z toho zimniho obdobi. Vgak ut je na Case nebot' celk leden byl velmi student a oSklivk. Na Bromnice ale svltilo slunko tak asi jette budeme miti dosti chladnkch dni net bude zas jaro. Doufejme, to to zas pfejde a bude krasne.

Oznameni schfizi JARNI SCHUZE OKRSKti Jarni schtze druheho (II.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 21. dub na 1974. kad Praha, eislo 29 v Taylor bude hostem. as schOze a podrobnosti pozdeji.

Jarni schtize tketiho (III.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 31. bierna 1974. kali "Nova kvety" eislo 35 Elk bude hostem. * * Schiize etvrteho (IV.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 28. dubna 1974.

Aati eislo 49, Rowena, bude hostem. * * Jarni schaze pateho iV.) okrsku se bude konat tfeti nedeli dne 17. btezna 1974. ikáci 8tefanik eislo 142 v Houston bude hostem.

Jarni schtize Sestet° (VI.) okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 3. bfezna 1974 v Elmaton Narodni sins.

- -25PJ8T--MtSTO BELGIE JE BRTJSEL PM letmem pohtedu z letadla po'laud ukvapene jsem usoudila, je Belgicke konstitueni kralovstvi eiste zemedelske. Severn east zeme je tamer bezlesa rovina, pouze 11LAVNI

13 na jihu jsou nevysoke Ardeny. zor jsem si v brzku musela pozznenit — v zemedelstvi pracuje toti/ potzhkch pet proeent obyvatelstva.

Avtak navzdory vyspelemu palmyslu dokazali Belgidane udrtet krajinu bez smogu. Jak? Kuptikladu: etyli tisice hektaril ma, chrinenk nejvetgi bukovk les na svete, kterk "vyrabi" ovzdug i pro hlavni mesto Brusel. A to ptesto, to desetimilionovk narod tisni se na 30 tisicich etvereenich kilometrech a ani samotnk vice net' jednomilionovk Bru sel nema zrovna mists nazbyt. Zda se, to se jeho obyvatele stisnene neciti k jejich dobrkm vlastnostern path' pohostinost a veselost.

Jak nasvedeuji pfetitene stoly na obrazech Breughela a Jordaense, byl Brusel v minulosti je gte pohostinnejti a bohatti. Av gak i dnes, mate-1i ovg em dostatek penez, mutete okusit v sym.patickkeh hospimd ka,ch bruselske kapustraky, usttice nebo chiest a kvetak z Malines.

Vkteena, ardenske. gunka bude asi pfieinou rekordu Bruselant v mnot stvi vypiteho piva. Na historicke4 "zlatem"namesti s gotickou rednici a kralovsk'ym palacera stoji totie vedle desitek stankil s begoniemi z Gentu a proslulkmi karafiaty nejen prodavad vynikajici eoko lady, ale take piva.

Diky idealni zemepisne poloze se hlavni mesto Belgie stalo iditovat kou dopravntch cest a jeho obyvatele o nem radi hovoti jako o hlavnim meilte Evropy. Pravdou je, to v Bruselu vyrostl prvni telez nieni uzel a Belgie dodnes drti sve tad primat se salmi pet! tisici kilometry teleznic. Zajimave je, ie v Belgii neprameni ani jedna z jejich velkYch tek a presto vede jejim zeznim nejvice vodnich test a antveripslek pfistav pates mezi neivetzh.

Belgie ma ve znaku napis "Jednotou k sile" jak se doetete na mnoha bruselskkeh portalech. Pies to frankofonni Belgidane, pokud to ovilem dovoluje omezenk prostor zeme, germanske Vlarny ignoruji.

40 procent francouzsky mluvicich Valoru tije v jitni polovinE zeme, 55 procent Vlamu na severu. Roz&Most jazykit vynika pfedevtim v Bruselu — tvoti 19 obci! Nektere z nich dodrtuji franeauzske, holandske i nemecke zvyky a tee, ptestote vtechny dohromady tvoM dvojjazyenou Oblast; kolik lidi v Bruselu mluvi francouzsky, vlamsky ne

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bo nemecky, nikdo pfesne nevi. Ja- tfem, chorobam soudasne se ugiva, zykove konflikty opravnene kote- kom,binovane oekovaci latky, ji g se ny: frane.ouzItina se stala jazykem oekuje tfikrat. Druha davka se claburgoasie; vlrimItina jako , druhk va detem za, gest tkdnii po prvni Atedni jazyk byla ustanovena a2 a tfeti davka za 6 mesicfr po druhe. po letech. Narodnost- davce. Deti se pak je gte pfeobkonii t-enice rnaji tetdy tfidni, ekono vavaji stejnou srnigenou ookovaci micke i politicks aspekty. °be za latkou ye 3. roce iivota a posleze konodarne instituce, kral a parla- v 1. a 3. race povinne dochaz ment, se nyni pokoukji vyfe git ty- ky. to problemy tim, ze mnohe ukoly •\4ezi 6. a 11. mesicem givota je nejvyggi statni spravy pfedavaji i - oekovani proti ne gtovicim. Poprve i'actfn oblasti nove zfizenkch podle maji bkt deti oelcovany nejpozdeji j azykoveho rOzdeleni, do tfetiho roku veku. Pak jsou pie Tradice Bruselu jsou velmi roz oekovany v 2. a 7. roce povinne porn. Dejiny odvaly jeho postave- ;11colni dochazky. ni ja,ko hlavniho mesta kolonialni Oekovanii proti detske obrne pro mocnosti, jejig bohatstvi plynulo z biha, mezi 2. a 15. mesicem givota Konga, novodobe dejiny pak pH, ditete. Oekuje se dvema davkami, daly dalgi atribut: Brusel je sid- clruha se podava za 6 mesicii po pr lem rady NATO a v posledni dobe vni. Deti jsou pak pfeoekovany me i sidlem Evropskeho hospodafskehe zi 14. a 27. mesicem givota. Na roz spoleeenstvi. dil ad jInkch oekovani se ookovaci Blanka MiAllerova. latka proti detske obrne nepodava Z easopisu Vlasta injekene, ale v sirupu.

-SRYSTProti spalniekam se oekuje v 11.

OCKOVANt U D1'TI mesici 2ivata a to pouze jedinou povinne oelcovani je velkou pfed- davicou.

Krome tohoto zakladniho oeicoe zdravotnictvi. Dray odnosti Si. kovani vymizely v nagern state ne vani jsou deti i dospeli pfeeekova ktere tegke infekeni nemoci, napt. ni v pfipacle, k jim hrozi rnimofad grave nestovice nebo detska obrna. ne nebezpeei ze styku s infekei. Na Pii oekovani se do organismu ptiklad ph. Urazech se oekuje proti vpravuji nvtre nebo oslabene a zne tetanu. Toto oelcovani chrani vgdy gkodnene zarodky ureite nemoci a 5 let a pravidelne, by se mela neorganismus si proti nim vytvati pro chat pkotkovat zejmena mlade2, tilatky. Setka-li se pak elovek Sku u nig je zykIene nebezpeei infekce.

Reakce na oekovani: Pted keg"teen() s choroboplodnkmi zarodky, ochranne latky jej pied nakazou dkm odkovanim je dite peelive pro chrani. Bud' neonemocni vfibec, ne hlednuto lekafem. Oekova,ny nebo je prnbeh nemoci velice lehkjr. inohou bkt deti, ktere jsou nernocOekovani je nutne po ureite, razne ne nebo jen kratce po nemoci v abdlouhe dobe opakovat, protok mno dolyi rekonvalescence. Ne"My maji deti po oekovani mistni nebo i cel gstvi ochrannkch lo,tek v lidskem kovou reakei. tele postupne klesa. V tom ptipa1Vastni reakce znamena, ze kirk mluvime o pfeoelcovani.

Prvnim ookovanim, s nimg se di- je v mists vpichu zarudla, lehce bolestiva, na dotek a milk bkt i te v 2..ivote setka, je ookovani proti malt' otok. Na bolestive 'nista ptitubenkuloze. Novorozenci jsou oeklaclame studene obklady. Reakce kovani obvykle fined v Porodnizi. sama zmizi za 1-2 dny. Vet gi reakce Pteoekovani je za 6 mesicfr po prvse projevuje v mists vpichu pouze nim odkovani a pak v 1., 5., a 9. pii oekovani proti ne gtovicim. KNe roce gkolni dochazky. Pozdeji se zarudne, misto oteee a postupne se Pfeoekovava v 18. 25. a 30. roce v mists vpichu objevi puchkfek, van eloveka, Pied kagdkm pte• oekovanim je proveden zkugebni hem nekolika dni zaschne, vytvot: se stroupek a po jeho vyloupnuti test, kterk uka ge, zda Nova ma ne zbude na raminku (Mete pouze ma bo nema proti tuberkuloze protilat la jizva. ky. Pak jsou odkovani jen •ti lido, V dobe, kdy je na puclikfku chra u nichg se negativnim testem orenielca, &value pozor, aby ji dite ne kage nelostatek protilatek.

Ve tfetim mesici 2ivota dostavaji rozIkra,bale. Raminko, kde je chranieka, nemyjeme, pokud se stroudeti oekovani proti tetanu, eernepek nevyloupne. mu kagli a zagkrtu. Proti v§em

Ve stfedu 13. fmora 1974 CeLkove reakce znamena, ge dite je mrzute, plaetive, nekdy ma !eh ce zykIenou teplotu. Mtge se objevit i lehky prfrjem. Tytc pfiznaky zmizi za 1-2 dny. Jestli ge tepIota stoupa a sta y ditete se zhorghje, musi rodiee zajit s ditetem k U vetIiny deti vIak prah'tha oekovami bez vetIich pfiznakil.

Zaverem bych chtela rodierim jeg to tici nebojte se oelcovani deti!

Snageji je dobte a chrani je pfed mnoha tegitYmi chorobami, ktere koneily tragicky.

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Chlum u Ttebonli je pfivabne misto v patch Cechach. Krome romantick6 krajiny, reky Lurnice a reznfch pamlitihodnosti m6re se take pochlubit svetoznemfini skiernami, jeliche jedineruf vfrobek reskf Metal, se odtud vyv6.61 do mnoha semi. Do Chlumu lame se podivali v na8em putovani za pisnitkou predevilim proto, abychom rtenatiim ptiblitili alespoh we strurnosti nem) z historie i pritomnosti zdejlich sklatia. vodni vfroba zdejtiho skla spade do 10. stolen, ale protore se ji piffle nedafilo, byla zrutena. Teprve v roce 1890, jak doklada historie, byla vfroba znovu obnovena. Starou tradieni vfrobou je kaliiikovina. pion to dune velke a zlatem zdobene skleni8ky na likery, vino a pivo. Take tady maji svoje vfrobni speciality. jednou z nich jsou broueerie osvetlovaci Mesa. Velkf zajem o ne projevuji zakaznici z Holandska a Niimecke spolkove republiky. Druhfm, jakfmsi specifickf m vfrobkem jsou etyrdilne lahve na likery.

Bez nadsfizky Ire rici, re tomes cell svet ma a obdivuje umeni chlumskfch sklaf 8.

Citlivosti, umem i dechem skiate se pied vaeima orima premenuje nave hmota skla v libezrif tear. Neize ° yearn take zapomenou na peed tech, ktefi (Wrap vfrobku koneenou podobu. Zru8nost brusieft a reny, ktere mnohe vfrobky dekoruji ziatem i na ostatni zamestnance, kteti mall na tido pracovni harmonii take svej podil. Lide to vytvateji opravdu velke hodnoty.

Vfstavy Corning v New Yorku, v Masks% Patin, Londfne, na XII. Trienale v Miline, v Cannes, Amsterodamu i v &Witch zemich jsou svedectvim onoho monumentainiho omelet a obdivavane krasy. „Sklo je svetlem thrift", napsal kdysi do kroniky sveho rodu jeden ze starfch sklarskfch mistre v Chlumu Frantitek Blinder. Musime priznat, mel tehdy ve sire prognese pravdu a nejen to, sklo proslavilo naSi malou semi po celem svete. Svedei o tom cela Pada uznani na svetovem fern, kterfmi jsou hodnoceny nejen tyto nate vfrobky, ale take neveedni um a pracovitost zdejtich sklatskfch delnikft a technikii.

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KDO NEMILUJE SVOU YLAST, NEMILUJE 2ADNEHO tedy Mariik senior a junior z USA n6s nals g tivili a meli docela dobrou naladu. Totii — pfestoie iiji v Americe, stole sleduji, zejmena Mariik senior, co je u nas noveho, jak pokraiujeme v zemedelstvi, jak v promyslu, *toyba byte podle planu. Jejich dobr6 nalada, jak jsem zjistila z vypraveni, pramenila take z navitevy jednotneho zemed'elskeho druistva, kter6 krajan Mariik sleduje od jeho zaloieni. Tentokrate byli oba Cechoamerieane spokojeni.

Druistvo dobie hospodafi, a tak pochvalili piedsedu a m'eli radost, jako kdyby slo o jejich hospodafstvi. Hlavne otec Mariik se radovat ale spokojenost pfeela i na syna Mareika a rozproudila se u nes diskuse o zem'edelskem druistevnictvi, iivote druistevnike, erovni nail vesnice. „Je dobra, daleko vyiii nei kdyi j6 jsem odchazel", prohlasil krajan Mciriik ,,a ui ted' se tame, jak daleko budou nail zemedelci ai pfijedeme pfiite. Budou na torn asi stejne jako tovarni delnici. Maji ted' nemocenske pojiiteni, jezdi si

jsou stove pani Rosy Mejia de Strejeek, kter6 u n6s byla se skim rnanielem Jaroslavem v redakci.

Pani Rosa je Peru6nka, krajan Strejeek Moravan od Kyjova.

A jak ui to s nami lidmi z Cech, Moravy a Slovenska birva, jsme dal:or-Oil femesIniky, prekopniky, zakladateli profesi. Otec J. Strejeka byl v Argentine sladkem, syn se vyueil brusieem skla a zavadel pak tuto vyrobu v Peru. Stal se vaienim odbornikem, jedinjan ye svem oboru. Ale Moravanem zfistal stale, Ceskoslovensko je jeho

CISTA LASKA VITEZI

Roman od H. Courths-IVIablerove Pielotil Fr. gfidek Pokraeovani Obratila se k Imre. Adak Norbert sem probudil se ze sveho ztrJako by chtel Irrnu postavil se pied ni a nejistfrin hlasem oznamll: "Irmo — teto Kristino, dovolte, abych yam ptedstavil svou shot`."

Pozoroval, jak Irma zbledla a se zapotacela, jako by dostala prudkou rem do hlavy. Na chvili pozbyla sebevlady a ptemehala se, aby nevyktikla Byl to jen okamtitY zaavat slabosti, avgak Lena z blede divky nespustila oka. Hned posttehla, ere modre on baronesy falk novske pozbyly lesku, Snadno rozpoznala celou situaci. Uvedomila si hned, to jsou mezi touto mladou glechtienou a jejim chotem netne

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druhfm domovem, i kdyi je vetiinu sveho iivota daleko od neho.

Vidycky se starel o to, jak se iije Ceskoslovensku, jako proiiva slasti a strasti. On to take byl, kterf spoluzakladal spolek deskych krajan0 v Peru a kterf se zaslouiil o to, ie v hlavnim meste Peru stoji pomnik obetem lidickich ham Krajan Strejiek je s Ceskoslovenskem stale i v Peru, opravdu. Chodi za nim eeskosloveniti sportovci, ktefi pfijiideji „bojovat" na sportovnich kolbi g -tich,provezlusaUk°. slovenskfch horolezcich, ktefi zahynuti v peruanskich horcich.

Krajan Strejeek piijel tedy do Ceskoslovenska a procestoval hodne most. Chtel sve iene akazat, jak krasna je flak zem. Projeli od Sardic pies Treneanske Teplice, Slapy, Liberec, Kostelec, Milotice a Prahu. Pani Rosa neietfila slovy obdivu. Zhodnotila naii architekturu, „ktera je jedineena a nikde se nevidi". J. Strejeek k jejim stovum dodal: „Moc miluje Ceskoslovensko a ja jsem tomu rad. Riker, ie kdo nemiluje svoji vlast, nemiluje fadneho. A j6 zase (Rom: To co delam pro Ceskoslovensko je jeite viechno malo, i kdyi by se mohlo zdert, ze je toho dost."

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i (no jeho anglickich strankach) v anglietin'e. 0 eeitinu se zaeal zajimat pies ruitinu v Polska. Zajimava kombinace, ie. Pak navalvil Ceskoslovensko a od to doby probral v hodin6ch Zeskeho jazyka dvacet cvieent Chodi totii do krouiku milovnike linqvistiky .a volne chvile venuje studiu eeitiny.

Obdivovala jsem ho. A pan Pavert se mi docela skromne pochlubil i svym druhym koniekem — hudbou. Take kvuli ni pfijel do Ceskoslovenska a byl u nits osmkrat se svou rodinou. Dirigentovi vojenskeho orchestru, jehoi koncertu se theastnil v zahradach Na valech, postal orchestridni partituru k pfipadnemu pouiiti.

Ceskoslovensko zna dobie od Tater po Cheb a vyslovil pfani, co by si jeite rad pfeeet1 v Ceskoslovenskem svete. Hodne elOnku o muzice a ekonomice. Podivila jsem se teto kombinaci a met WO/ jeite vzrostl, kdyi jsem slyLela, ie nai pilni aerial' a piitel Ceskoslovenska je povolanim ekonom — efednik ministerstva financi.

pro jeho umeni, hudbu, krasu a libozvuenou fee. A neni krajanem ani u nes nema piibuzne. Tak nejak se mi uvedl pan M. van de Pavert z Holandska, etenaf Ceskoslovenskeho sveta. Mel anglicko-eeski slovnik v ruce a na moje anglicke otazky odpovidal v Ceitine. Ptala jsem se ho, jak Ete Ceskoslovenskf svet. Cte prig jej Text a fota se slovnikem v ruce, pocvieuje se HANA VONDRACKOVA

vztahy. Avgak jen na okamiik pozbyla Irma nadvlady nad sebou.

(Myra:Ufa svuj vyhaslY pohied od Norberta a hmatala po opera.dle sveho ktesla, aby se pevne zachytila. Desivp mraz projel celYm jejim telem, ako by chtel umrtviti vtecko, co asem a teplem oaivovalo jeji dugi. Avgak hned se °pet ovladla. Jen kdyby se mohla zbaviti po hledu tech ehladnYch, doternfrch ocj Amy pted ni stojici.

S nadlidskSrm sebezaptenim uklo nila se Lease. Chtela take vynutiti ze sebe nekolik obtadnYch slov, ale nedokazala toho. Norbert del jeji nema rnuka. videl jak mi1Sr, sladkY obliee zbledl a zkamet enu, jet °pet rtigive a drsne zasahla do jeho tivota, byl by nejradel v teto chvili srazil k zemi, aby ugettil svou milovanou Irmu kruteho bolu a starostf.

Nevgimaje si dale Leny, obratil

se prosebnYm pohledem k Irmo, jet se jeho pohledu vyhSTbala a bleda v obblieei se smutn*ma ma pied nim stala. Stisnene pravil ji potichu: "Irmieko, prosim vas, vette mi. nebyl jsem ptipraven na toto ptekvapeni. Pozdeji vim to vaecko lysvetlim."

Videla, ere nevkslovne trpi. A nasilne se opanovavgl, nutila se do itsmevu a tekla s lieenYm klidem k Lease: "Vidite na mne pani baronko, to jsem velmi ptekvapena vagim ptichodem. Nemela jsem mit` potuchy, ze dnes ptijedete, jinak nebyly bychom vas vyrutovaly.

Mem s va:sim panem cliotem, pokud se tYee hospodatskYch taletitosti, ledacos jette vyjednati."

Za nic na svete neehtela v teto chvili domati ee nemela potuchy o tom, ere jest Norbert tenat. tznysine volila slova sva tak, aby Lena nevedela, na eem jest.

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vpravila se hhed do choulostive si- schopna promluviti ani slova. tuace. V2clyt' i za jinYch pomerri Irma obratila se k ni. ''Tetieko, v'edela si rady. Usilovne se usmi- bu:Jeme se poroueeti," pravila zvne vajic, "Nemonta jste ar- nYm hlasem. cit4 vedeti, e pkijedu ones, proiroTeprve nyni vzpamatovala se te jsem neohlastia sviij pkichod a stara dama: V.Secky jeji vzduSne chtela jsern sveho chine ptekvapi- zamky o budoucnosti dvou drati. Pozorujete saina, baroneso, jai' hjrch ji dui se zkitily, kdyi Norse nil to podakilo. Diouny eas pro bert ptedstavil cizi damu jako SVC)11 nepkiznive ponfery till jsme action chat'. Pahlitela time s Norberta na eerie, muj cnot' odvyki a nyni ra- Tram a s Irmy opet na sebevedodosti, to jsme se opet sesh, ne me usmivajici se Lenu. Jakc pa 2e ant promluviti." trapnem snu, prottela si oci, kdyt Norbert v zaufalem hnevu zat'al se s tetkYm vzdechem zvedla. pesti a zahryzl se do rtit. Irma doNorbert doprovodil obe damy ven hte pozorovala, nema radost z, Oblidej jeho byl ztrnulY hotem pkichodu sve teny. AvSak v to chvi bolesti. Mleky pomahal Irme do je li mela jen jedno vrouci pkani -- jiho nla§te a Jan obsluhoval zase aby co nejcitive zmizela Citi,la, ke starou damn. Mleky doprovodil ciaby.se jit dlouho nedovedla ovlada- my ke koearn. AvAak kdy't lime ti, podal ruku, zaslechla, jak si z hlu"Nebudeme vas , dale vyruSavati.

Prasim vas, bratranee, dejte mi za pkahnouti,'' tekla klidne, jak jen mohla.

Norbert uklonil se ji mleky a opet pohledy jejich se sttetly a nofuneral homes v3.7 nadeeh eervene zabarvil jejich oblidej, a srdce Irme se ozvalo hlasitYmi Irma videla, te jest Mezi ternite manteli velike napeti, pozoroVala, ze na dele Norbertove nabehla 2iTEMPLE la hnevem a te trpi nevYslavna mu KILLEEN ka.

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Norbert porudil, aby lichnovsky koear hned pkipravili. Nekolik vSiznamnYch nucenYch frazi vyine nily mezi sebou Lena a Irma, net koei ohlasil, te jest zapfateno: Norbert stal mleky u krbit a teta Kris tina sedela jeRii stale, leknutim ohromena, y e svem ktesle, nejsonc

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"Irmo -- Irmleko!" volal zolitale a Upenlive.

Irme vytryski horky pramen slz z oci. Rychie vztahla ruku zpet, "Kuptedu!" zvolala v rozechveni na koeiho.

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Irma se v sedadle narovnala. Jeji oei pohlibly do prazdna.

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SPJST Calendar FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Feb. 15 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m., public invited Saturday. Feb. 16 — Urban wedding reception Friday, Feb. 22 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m., public invited Saturday, Feb. 23 — Public dance: Bobby Swilling & the Country Moods, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24 — Sykora wedding reception Tuesday, Feb. 26 — Cottonwood Water Corp. annual meeting, & election of officers, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 1 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m., public invited Saturday, March 2 — Public Dance: Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 9, Snook Thursday, Feb. 14 — Youth Club meeting at 7 p.m.. Valentine party and contest at 7:30 Saturday, Feb. 16 — Lions Club Chili Supper and games, 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 — Lodge meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23_— Dance: The Music Masters, 9 to 1 SPJSTLodge No. 15, Buckholts !Wednesday, Feb. 13 -- Lodge meeti ng, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 15 — Dance: Dick Col' bert and The Bud Men Saturday, Feb. 16 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Friday, Feb. 22 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men ;Saturday, Feb. 23 — Dance: Wilber and The Country Kings Friday, March 1 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Saturday, March 2 — Dance: Roy and The Country Three Friday, March 8 -- Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Saturday, March 9 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Wednesday, March( 13 — Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 15 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Saturday, March 16 — Dance: Bill Henderson & the Sundowners Sunday, March 17 — RVOS Lodge No. 4 meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, March 22 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Saturday, March 23 — Dance: Dick Colbert and The Bud Men Friday, March 29 — Dance: Dick Colbert andi The Bud Men Saturday, March 30 — Dance: The Social Combination -SPJSTLodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Halt)

Wednesday, Feb. 13 — Covered Dish Supper, 7 p.m. Regular meeting at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 17 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Feb. 23 — Jerry, Butch and the Gentries (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

-SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis

Monthly meeting every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 23 — Bill Kucera and the Czech Mates, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 2 7-- Westernaires, 9 to 1 Saturday, March 23 -- Fred Smith, country/western 8:30 to 12:30.

Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m.

Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m., family entertainment at 6 p.m.; members and guests from other lodges are welcome -SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor

Saturday, Feb. 16 -- Dance: Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Saturday, March 2 — Dance: Lee Roy Matocha Friday, March 8 — Dance: Country Nu-Notes Saturday, March 23 — Dance: Vrazels Saturday, April 6 -- Dance: Tommie Vanek Saturday, April 13 Dance: Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Sunday April 28 — Dance: Battle Dance — Vrazels and Leo Majek; 4 to 10 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 16 — Nitty Gritty Saturday, Feb. 23 — Versatiles Saturday, March 2 — Jerry and the Melody Five Saturday, March 9 — Fiddle Swingsters Sunday, March. 10 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 16 — Billy and The Makers Saturday, March 23 — Starlites Saturday, March 30 — A. J. and

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The Debonaires Sunday, March 31 — District III spring meeting -SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan

Saturday, Feb. 16 — Blue Vest Polka Boys Saturday, Feb. 23 — Music Masters, 9 to 1.

- SP 'STLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Feb. 23 — Jef & The Kickers Saturday, March 9 — Dulwich Fox Saturday, March 23 — Triumph!

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Saturday, Feb. 16 — Charlie Adamcik Twsday, Feb. 19 — Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 23 — Adolph Hofner -SPJSTLodge No. 54, West Saturday, Feb. 16 — Hutyra-Kubala wedding reception and dance; music by Bill Kucera's band from Dallas -SPJST-

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Feb. 16 — Jerry Haisler's Melody Five Saturday, March 2 — Arnold Schiller and The Moonlight Serenaders Saturday, March 9 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, March 16 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, ( March 23 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, March 30 — Louie Steffek and the Versatiles -SPJST-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady (All our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 till 1. Lodge phone: 544-8200; President: 5447414 or 544-7292.

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Wednesday, Feb. 13 — Birthday Club regular monthly business meeting. Lunch served at noon.

Guests are welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 16 — Hi-Toppers.

Saturday, Feb. 23 — Annual Western Dance — Julius Tupa and the Sunnyland Cowboys.

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

Breakfast is served at our Saturday night and special dances.

Choral Club rehearsals every Thursday night at 8 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Volunteers are welcome.

Wednesday, February 13, 1974 Lodge No. 92. Fort Worth Saturday, Feb. 1Q — Music by Johnnie Mensik of Ennis Sunday, March 10 — Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, March 15 — music by the Rhythm Aires Saturday March 16 — Dance; music by Jodie Mikula of Ennis --SPJST-

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, March 10 — Reg. lodge meeting, 2 p.m., KC Hall, 501 N. Delaney, Laanarque.

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