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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1097 HUMANITY
BENEVOLENCE Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to VOLUME 62 — NO. 19
BROTHERHOOD
SUPREME LODGE, MST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 765•1
MAY 15, 1974
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK It was remarkable to see a nice group of dedicated sales representatives with their partner s, liciudMg guests who came from longer distances, to promote fraternal spirit and inject enthusiasm in some way at the kick-off and ceremonial dinner, Sunday, May 5th, at Lodge 17, New Tabor, District I. With the brotherly aid of SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny, District I Director John Kubena and State Field Manager Silas Smith, it was made possible to hold this occasion for the District I sales representatives to become better acquainted and to understand each representative's concern for the $500,000 quota which was assigned to District I by the Underwriting Department. A delicious dinner, plus trimmings was served. The highlight of the ceremonial dinner was the awards presentation. Prior to the presentation, a few comical and congratulatory remarks were spokbn by Director Kubena t Editor Sefcik, SFM Smith, the new District I SR Ben Trcalek, and Lodge 17 President Willie Trcalek. State Field Manager Silas Smith, serving in SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny's behalf, made the presentation to the following sales representatives: Sister Mollie Ewell (169), for writing insurance for 72 consecutive months; Brother Clint Luksa (7)
Tom Stephenson, has been called to my attention by a. number of our members. The article, it seems, 1. He works to understand what is intended to be a humorous look is meant, not to ready himself to at the Festival through the eyes of reply, contradict or refute. one who knows nothing of the 2. He seeks meaning in more Czech traditions and culture. Howthan words — in the tone of the ever, this type of journalism, more voice, the facial expression, and often than not, will offend those the overall behavior. who are seriously trying to present 3. He is careful not to interpret the story of their heritage to the too quickly, looking at the world g eneral public. I will reserve furas the speaker sees it, accepting ther comment now and, ask that the speaker's feelings as facts that our brotherS and sisters in Ennis have to be taken into account. because they are directly involved 4. He puts aside his own view with the Polka Festival, to and opinions for the time being; read the article, and if they feel he realizes that he cannot listen to that it was somewhat derogatory, himself inwardly at the same time it would seem the best thing to do he listens outwardly to the speak- would be inform the management er. of the newspaper of their feelings. 5. He controls his impatience be- Perhaps your editor will have more cause he knows that his listening to say about the matter, later. is faster than the speaker's talking. 6. He does not prepare his ansLIFE INSURANCE: IT'S LESS wer while he listens. EXPENSIVE NOW Six more next week. If you have been shopping recently for just about anything, you for securing 31 membeirs for $166,- don't have to be told about ris500 in insurance in 1973. Both reci- ing prices. pients expressed their appreciation There seem to be very few barfollowing the presentation, and gains left for the cost-conscious more socializing continued before family. But there is one item that departure. isn't more expensive than it used * • An article in the Dallas Morn- to be. In fact, it is less. And that ing News (my copy, page 20-A) of is life insurance. May 6, 1974, captioned "Ennis FesAccording to the Institute of tival" and written by staff writer Life Insurance, the average pre-
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