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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 62, NO. 33 AUGUST 21, 1974

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In this issue, SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny has the insurance sales report from the Head of the SPJST Insurance Department, for the month of July. He reports that District II has exceeded its 1974 quota. Incidently, District IV has also exceeded its 1974 quota in the early part of the year, which is a strong indication of several dedicated members who endeavor to strive in their untiring efforts toward a worthy cause, as well as those in District II, all of whom truly deserve commendation.

District Meetings. District II begins the district fall meeting circuit for 19'74 with a Youth Recreational Day. This type of meeting and recreation for the youth has been successful in the past, and members, please keep this in mind, your last attendance, especially, was an overwhelming one; therefore try to give the district officers in charge an inspirational boost for many continued activities because you have several good reasons for boosting your spirits. EVERYONE OF YOU DESERVE IT! •

Also in this issue you will find a pictorial review of the District IV Sales Representatives' banquet held Sunday, August 4th at the famous Lowake Inn in Lowake; it Is a place that you would want to re-

Four Types of Lodge Members: 1. The tired are always too tired to attend meetings.

2. The tiresome, who render services so grudgingly that they make everyone else weary.

3. The retired, who disappear from the ranks of active service.

4. The tireless, who constitute the workings of the lodge; they cannot count the hours, but they count it a privilege to carry on with the work for the lodge and its members. turn to, because of their friendliness and their famous steaks.

The 1973 plaques and other awards were presented by State Field Manager Silas Smith to: District Sales Champion Sister Dianna Pelzel; Membership Champion Brother EM KVa.snicka, and District IV Sales Representative Brother Victor Brenek, Jr., for being in the Pacesetter's Club.

District IV Director and Sister Broz, including Sister Jeanette Smith were present at the get-together.

Our heartiest congratulations for their 1973 achievements, and their 1974 good results. *

Insurance with a heart. The Fraternal Benefit Societies, numbering about two hundred in Canada

and in the United States, and among which is our SPJST, are much more than giant financial institutions. They are, in fact and foremost, friendly, charitable, humane organizations.

In their original conception in this country, over a hundred years ago, they were organized for mutual aid and help to their members in times of need, disaster and sorrow. , Throughout all the intervening years, they have remained true to that original concept; and, over and above meeting their contractual obligations as represented in their life benefit certificates, they have either directly or through their local members visited the sick and afflicted, provided help and comfort, and were always ready to assist those suffering casualties from the elements.

Likewise, they have rejoiced in the happiness of members in their various phases of success.

As a result of their local social activities, members have developed life-long friendships which otherwise would never have been made.

So, too, through such activities they have helped to create a civic and patriotic consciousness in their communities. As a result of their junior activities, they Wove helped

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas 76501

Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 BOX 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 955.2115 JOE B. HEJNY, Vice President Res: 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secretary-Treas Res; 778-3720 BEN ZASCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985.2472 REUBEN B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser

Res: 778-7443--Office: 773-2171 PO. Box 845, Temple 76501 Honorary President Edward L. Marek 2603 N. 13th, Temple

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hams, Curator Res: 773-5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS John A. Kuhena, Dist I AC 713; 968-3251 (office) Res: 968.3937 PO Box 308, La Grange 78945 Henry Vitek, Dist. II AC 512; 859.2549 PO Box 67, Granger 76530 Cyril! (Sid) Poldadnik, Dist. III AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res; 824.8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 Stanley Broz, Dist. IV AC 915; 442.3271 Lowake, Texas 76855 Ernest J. Hanka, Dist. V IC 713; 529-3019 and 529 .3010 (Office) Res: 862.5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008

Matt S. Vanek, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2867 1889 Northgate, Victoria, Tx. 77901 Frank Veseika, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4838 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 70411

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR AIRS, DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 -- Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph,: AC 817; 773-1575 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT U Lad. J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Rid ge Rd., Bt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 -- Ph. • AC 214 875-7720 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76901 — Ph.: AC 915 853-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10126 Moorberry Ln. Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx, 77901; AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton, Tx. 78026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra. 3806 Wood y Lane.

Bryan, Tx. 77801 — Pb.: AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Xlinkovsky, 1503 E. central Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817: 7734801 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rr., Rt. 5 Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.. AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 -- Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway, 2314 Droxtord, Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 •— Ph.: AC 713; 332' 2011f DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 393-2036 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Th is includes pictures.

Erpense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple Texas 76501.

Feld subscriptions and advertising mat. ter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Texas, 76691.

Deadline for material to be accepted to the following Nome is Thursday.

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the school, and the home to train their youth to , become worthy citizens.

These are but some of the things the fraternal benefit societies have done for the welfare and happiness of our people. These are all in addition to building a gre..ater America through the investment of their funds, and providing the finest and most modern types of life insurance for their members.

Truly, the protection so furnished by our own SPJST Society is "Insurance with a Heart." Bring in a new member now to share in our living insurance benefits. * Why do young folks want insurance? Because . . .

. . . banks, firms, and individuals are favorably impressed by young people who want life insurance. It often forms the basis of business credit and is aaways a good recommendation. . . . it is good for them to learn how to save money. . . . they can tie themselves to a definite payment each year. .. . it is the easiest way to lay aside a little money and get something for it. . . . insurance is cheaper for them now than it will ever be again. .. . they should get their insurance well started before marriage, when financial obligations increase. . . . they are probably in good health and cal pass a medical examination. . . . they will feel happier knowing that cash will be payable to their parents or others if they die, or to themselves if they live. . . . by owning insurance, a young person makes a beginning for success.

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NEWSBRIEFS District III Treasurer and Lodge No. 92 Treasurer Brother John Murphy of Felt Worth, underwent surgery in Harris Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. * Cadet Gordon L. Kohutek, ROTC, of College Station, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Kohutek of Temple, attended the Advanced Army Reserve Officers Training Course at Fort Riley, Kansas, recently. He learned the fundamen-

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 tals of military leadership and was confronted with practical exercises designed to groom him for duties as a second lieutenant. Gordon is a student at Texas A&M University majoring in Agricultural Engineering and will be commissioned upon graduation in December, 1974. He has been a member of the corps and the band for the past four years and this past year had the honor of marching in the Bugle Rank. He also had earned the honor of becoming a "Distinguished Student" during the spring semester. Gordon, his wife, Diane, and daughter, Kresta, reside in College Station. (Gordon and his family, including his parents and grandparents, are members ‘,1 Lodge 47. -- Editor).

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services were held on Friday the 16th from the South Side Funeral Home in San Antonio. Brother

Miculka was a member of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio.

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A beautiful picture postcard from Stockholm, Sweden, was received from Brother Jaroslav and Sister Marcella Kleprlik of San Antonio, who are enjoying the beautiful sight-seeing in that country.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Vanecek of Taylor, and Mrs. Otis Lehman and daughter, Karen, of Austin. stopped by the editor's office for a nice visit, while enroute home from Six Flags. Mr. Vanecek, his daughter and granddaughter, are members of Lodge 29.

• • August Madala, Sr., 82, of Shiner, passed away August 7th in a Shiner hospital. Funeral services were conducted from the Shiner Catholic Church, with burial in the Shiner SPJST Cemetery. Brother Madala had been a member of Lodge No. 10 in Shiner for over 57 years and had served the lodge as secretary for 47 years. * • Willie Klapuch, 69, of the Moravia area near Schulenburg, passed away July 29th. Funeral services were held July 31 from SchwenkeBaumgarten Funeral Home in, Schulenburg, with burial in the Moravia Cemetery. Honorary President Brother Edward L. Marek conducted the funeral services at the funeral chapel and at the cemetery. Brother Klapuch was a long-time member of Lodge No. 23, Moravia. .

• Henry Miculka, 80, of San Antonio passed away August 14th in a San Antonio hospital. Funeral

MRS. RONALD THOMAS BELL

Tyler Street United Methodist Church, Dallas, was the scene of the August 1, wedding of Miss Betty Jean Ground of Dallas, to Mr. Ronald Thomas Bell of Commerce. The 7:30 p.m., double ring candlelight ceremony was witnessed by more than 200 guests.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Dick Ground, 8985 Rockledge Dr., Dallas. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell of Commerce, Texas.

The bride was attended by Mrs.

Bob Gordon of Grapevine, matron of honor? Mrs. David Podhrasky, Mrs. Robert Podhrasky, cousins of the bride, Mrs. Boyd Bateman, and Miss Vicki Griasby, bridesmaids.

Best man was Mr. Ron Scott of Wylie. Groomsmen were William Walker, cousin of the bride, Mr. Bill Chambliss, Mr. Ben Gilmore, and Mr. James Mangan.

Ushers and candielighters were Mr. Glenn Sparks, cousin of the bride, and Mr. David Bell, brother

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of the groom.

The bride wore a beaded Chantilly lace appliqued dress with chapel train; appliques which were on the bodice, sheer sleeves and the lower portion of the dress, and on the train, were beaded. The dress was of voile Chantilly lace and bridal satin; fingertip veil had beaded and appliqued Chantilly lace headpiece with three tiers of alternating lengths of tulle edged with beaded Chantilly lace. Cascade of stephanotis, baby's breath, glamellias, greenery with two japhett orchids in the center which the bride used as a corsage for going away.

Bridesmaids wore floor length, empire waistline, long sleeve, high neck, pale blue bridal satin with over dress of sheer pale blue, viole flocked with pale blue flowers, trim around the wedding ring collar and bodice was a pearl trim.

Each carried a single white glamellia with long pale blue streamers.

Rev. Paul Widicus, pastor of Tyler Street United Methodist Church performed the ceremony.

Classics were played on the organ

by Mr. Charles Harris and the harpsichord by Miss Mary Ann Britt, while the guests entered the sanctuary and were seated. Before the mothers were seated, Miss Paula Minshew and Mr. Steve Pierce sang a duet of "One Hand, One Heart," then Miss Minshew sang the solo "The Wedding Prayer." After the mothers were seated Miss Minshew and Mr. Pierce sang the duet, "Together Forever." During the ceremony Mr. Pierce sang "The Lord's Prayer."

The bridesmaids entered to "Trumpet Voluntary" and the bride was escorted by her father to the traditional bridal music. The bride and groom and wedding party exited to the traditional bridal music.

A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ground at Anderson Hall at the church.

In the house party were Mrs. Rose Wailer, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Randall Barker, served the bride's cake; Mrs. Johnny Sparks, bride's cousin, and Mrs. Victor Nemec, bride's aunt, served punch.

The bride's table had a floral arrangement of pale blue carnations, baby's breath, stephanotis, greenery, smila with entertwinning pale blue carnations, baby's breath and stephanotis. The cake was a

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four-tiered white bridal cake trimmed in pale blue; the top of the cake was decorated by a ceramic traditional bride and groom, which the couple kept. The punch was a red fruit punch, the groom's cake was a German Chocolate cake iced in chocolate.

At the groom's table and cake were Mrs. Steve Jordan, bride's cousin, and Mrs. Larry Bell, sister-inlaw of the groom. Miss Robin Sparks, cousin of the bride, was at the bride's book. Mrs. Victor Nemec ,the bride's aunt, served punch.

For traveling attire, the bride chose a multicolored floral streetlength dress with matching coat, beige shoes and purse. The groom wore a gray suit, burgandy shirt and tie and white shoes.

After a wedding trip to South Texas the couple will reside in

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 Dallas.

The bride is a ninth grade English teacher at Fred F. Florence Jr. High in Dallas. She is a 1968 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School, a 1970 graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington, BA English-French, Secondary Education, East Texas State University and is currently working on MS in Guidance and Counseling.

The bridegroom is a teacher at H. Grady Spruce High School, Dallas, a 1965 graduate of W. W. Samuell High School, East Texas State University, 1969, BS Industry and Technology Secondary Education; and 1972 ETSU MS in Industry and Technology. He is a member of Sigma Tau Epsilon service fraternity.

The bride and her parents are members of SPJST Lodge No. 130,

MRS. RICHARD BETTGE

Wednesday, August 21, 19'74 MISS MOTAL WEDS RICHARD BETTGE Double ring nuptials were solemnized for Miss Catherine Motel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf E. Motel of Victoria, and Richard Bettge of El Paso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bettge of Meyersville, on Saturda•y, July 13, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Victoria.

Officiating ministers were the Rev. John Orr and the Rev. Milroy Gregor of Meyersville.

Mra.Merton Ideus, organist, played "Flute Solo," "0 Perfect Love," "Fugue in C Major," second movement from "Suite Gothique," Lohengrin's "Processional," and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March."

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Princess style formal gown of satin and embroidered eyelet featuring a fitted Empire bodice framed by a square neckline and above-the-elbow length sleeves gathered to contrasting sleeve bands. Embroidered lace entwined with a baby blue velvet ribbon outlined the Princess lines of the gown.

She wore a rose-shaped necklace and earrings, a gift from her father to her mother. A bandeau fashioned of double rows of matching embroidered lace and baby blue velvet ribbon accented by accordion pleated ruching held her triple tiered veil of illusion. She carried a cascade of snowflake mums, stephanotis, silk forget-menots and lily of the valley centered with a Cattleya orchid.

Attending her sister as maid of honor was Miss Rebecca Motel.

Sisters of the bride serving as bridesmaids were Miss Gayle Motal and Miss Mary Beth Motal.

The attendants wore sleeveless gowns of baby blue polyester eyelet with fitted Empire bodices, square necklines and ruffled Princess lines. A sash tied in the back of their white eyelet bodices. Picture hats trimmed with velvet ribbon around the brim complemented their gowns. They carried nosegays of multi-colored flowers.

The mother of the bride wore an A-line formal of pink polyester crepe with a tailored neckline and long puff sleeves accented with self-covered buttons. Matching ribbon marked her waistline and she wore a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.

VESTNtK The groom's mother wore a lime green formal of sheer viole designed with a rounding collar edged with matching lace. The bodice and front of the skirt were trimmed in deeper shaded tones of lace. Long full sleeves were accented with crystal buttons on the cuffs and her waistline was marked by a velvet belt with crystal buckle. She wore a green Cymbidium orchid.

Leon Dohmann of Victoria was best man. Groomsmen were Adolf J. Motal of Victoria and Mark Doehrman of Meyersville. Ushers were Thomas Motal of Moulton; Greg Motal of Rosenberg; Robert Egg of College Station; and Archie Abrameidt of Seguin.

A reception followed in St. Mary's Hall. Serving in the house party were Mrs. Adolf J. Motal, Mrs. David Parkinson, Miss Sylvia Doehrman, Miss Hazel Bettge, Mrs. Bobby Butchee, Mrs. Jimmy Yamin, Mrs. John Spears and Miss Mary Maikoetter.

Mrs. Dennis Mozisek presided at the bride's book.

The bride's travel attire was a burgundy and white dress and jacket ensemble of ribbed knit and bonded jersey. The newlyweds will honeymoon in Cloudcroft, N.M., and upon their return will reside in El Paso.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted in the Meyersville home of the groom's parents.

A 1970 •graduate of Nazareth Academy and a 1973 graduate of Victoria College, where she received an associate of arts degree, the bride will continue her studies in special education at the University of Texas in Ea Paso. She is a past member and assistant youth leader of the SPJST Lodge No. 32, and active member of KJZT Lodge No. 101. At Victoria College she was the freshman representative of the Student Senate.

The groom, a4 1967 graduate of Cuero High School, graduated in 1972 from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in agricultural engineering. In college he was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Zeta fraternities, member o f the student branch of American Society of Agricultural Engineers.

Bettge is presently employed as an agricultural engineer for the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in El Paso. He is a member of the Soil

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE In cooperation with the KJT, the Czech Catholic Union of Texas, Hill Junior College at Hillsboro, will be able to give a small number of scholarships in conjunction with the Czech language course which will be taught this fall, beginning September 3, at 6:30 p.m. The 31st Convention of the KJT, which met recently at Houston, stipulated a certain amount of money be designated to the college to enable worthy students to study the Czech language and culture. The awards will be given on the basis of need.

Those who would like to take the Czech language course and feel they are eligible to qualify for this aid are asked to contact President 0, B. Bailey, Dean 0. Rex Whiteside, or Registrar Louis Allen at Hill Junior College as as possible.

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LEARN THE CZECH LANGUAGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON We wish to call your attention to the fact that Ozech Language Courses are now being taught at the University of Houston, and this is a most sincere invitation extended to you to join the many students in the next classes beginning in the fall semester. The Czech Social and Study Club at the University of Houston has been organized for your recreational activities.

The practical value of the Czech language could be of interest and apparent to anyone contemplating a professional, business, or political career because the Czech language is the third-most-spoken language in Texas after the English and Spanish languages.

Many are not aware that in Texas alone there are over 500.000 Americans of Czech descent and that the Czech nation has given the world many famous pe"sonallties in the Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, Theology, and already 500 years ago the political leadership and a doctrine for world peace, plus many, many outstanding contributions to the culture of the world.

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Additional program of Czech classes in literature, history, etc., leading to the graduate level is readied and will be activated in accordance with the procedural regulations of the University. Much work has been accomplished in the expansion of the Czech library which work will continue undiminished in the future. From this year's classes three students were selected to participate in free study courses of the Czech language at the famous Charles University in Czechoslovakia at a very nominal expense for special fare and accommodations.

In the fall semester three threehour courses: Beginning Czech 131, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; and the Intermediate Czech 231 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on the same days.

The actual registration is on Angust 21st and August 22nd at the registration office, Ezekiel Cullen Bldg., University of Houston. Later registration is on Thursday, Sept.

5th, all day. The lecturer will again be Teofil Halama, MA, Ph degree, and MS. In order to register for either Czech course, a person must be a high school graduate regardless of age. Early registration is of utmost importance as revisions must be made for classrooms, educational material, and time slots for additional lectures. All this can be determined only from information obtained from your earliest registration.

In case of any difficulties at the time of your registration for any of these Czech Language Courses, please contact Birdie Hilsher 1215 Heights Blvd., Houston 77008, or phone•1-7083 or 869-1726 and I will make every effort to assist you.

The Czech Language Courses Of the University of Houston (=UR) John J. Pech, Coordinator of Academic Program Birdie Hilsher, CLCUH Chairman and Corelator - SP.713T-

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members, Well, it's beautiful — the rain is really falling and the lawns and trees are getting a good drink.

The Lee Roy Motocha Band from Fayetteville was the band scheduled to be at our lodge on August 17th. I know all who attended the dance enjoyed the music by this popular band.

Get-well wishes to Buelah Horak 'and Brother Robert Urban. Hopefully, each are resting comfortably.

Fraternally, Rose Scott -SPJST-

NO. 66, WACO Dear Members and Friends, The lodge meeting was held on Sunday, August 11th, at 2:35 p,m.

The boys of the youth club led in reciting the pledge of allegiance and lodge motto.

Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kofnovec of Lodge 158.

All lodge officers were present.

The July minutes were accepted as read.

A thank-you card was read from Sister Libbie Parma.

Brother Silas Smith had Sister 'Engelke to read the board of trustees minutes of their meeting on Friday night, August 9th.

Sister Libbie name, gave the youth club report. She was very proud of her assistants, the youth, and their stay at camp and for the way they carried on while she was in the hospital. She thanked Sister Lillian Parma for taking her place at camp; she did an excellent job as chaperone and helper.

Sister Barbara Stanislav reported there were 29 youth attending camp. They had a very nice time end won quite a number of honors at camp. They plan to go to Six Flags in September. The club is still collecting papers and aluminum cans.

Sister Jeanette Smith reported on the entertainment activities.

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Wednesday, August 21, 1974 All of the dance dates for 1975 have been filled. She also told of plans for the September meeting; the menu and entertainment.

There will be more details in the Vestnik later. Sister Smith thanked Brother and Sister Henry West who donated the "cold keg" in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

New members accepted in July were: Evelyn Ann Filer (additional ins.), Ronald James Filer (additional ins.), Leta V. Lannie, Jim E. Talley, Lisa R. Chudej, Judith M. Janek, Captain Everette Urech.

Transfers in: Doris Bailey, Jimmy Lynn Bailey and Timothy Allan Bailey, from Lodge No. 8, Cottonwood.

Welcome to Lodge No. 661 Health Committee report. Sister Mazanec reported she Mad sent get-well cards to, Brother James Pavlicek, Sister Libbie Parma, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mizera, and Brother Tony Pavelka in the VA Hospital at Marlin. We hope they are all feeling fine.

Sympathy cards were sent to: The Tony Chudej family on the loss of his mother, and also to the Emmitt Attaway, Jr., family on the loss of his father. We extend our sympathy to these families on the loss of their loved ones. May they rest in peace.

We have heard that Sister Jeanette Smith's step-father, Mr. A. L. Snowden, had entered the hospitea Monday and was scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. We wish him the very best of luck and that his surgery will be successful.

Due to conflicting dates, the September meeting has been changed to Sunday, September 22.

This is the date we will celebrate our 67th anniversary. Please watch for the details on this later; they will be in the Vestnik.

We wish to thank Brother Frank Parma for replacing and repairing the plaque on the front of the speaker's podium. It looks very nice and neat.

The door prize winner was Brother Raymond Shelton.

Birthdays in July were: Brothers Walter Poehls, John Webb, Frank Miller, Sisters Urbanek, Madelyn Webb, Rose Mary Sims, Dana Pavelka, Sandra Slovak, Janine ,Stanislav, Martha Slovak.

Happy birthday to each of you.

The cake was brought by Tina

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 Urbanek.

Please note: September meeting date on Sunday, September 22nd.

Board of Trustees and Entertainment Committee meetings will be on Tuesday night, September 3rd, instead of Monday night, September 2nd, due to it being Labor Day. Fraternally, Annie Hams, English Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 49, ROWENA

Dear Members of Polack Lodge No. 49, Rowena: Our president, Sister Julie Liss° reminds you to come to our third meeting of the year on the first Sunday in September, which falls on the 1st day of the month this year. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m., in the SPJST lodge building.

We have several items on the agenda that need your vote, therefore come to this meeting to help decide the procedure.

Bring a covered dish for the luncheon following the business meeting and the social hour.

Don't forget to bring your cards and dominoes for playing bridge, Canasta, forty-two, and straight domino games. Your friends are welcome, too, so bring them if you have company.

Fraternally yours, Pauline Shiller, Secretary - SPJSTLODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers: Vice President Frank Machalek called our regular meeting to order Friday evening, August 9th, at '7:30 p.m.

Brother Lad Zatopek led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Various reports were given and old and new business discussed.

The following new members were accepted into our lodge: Roger Clint Green, and Samuel Wayne Wood. We extend a warm welcome to these new members.

A family night will be held Friday evening, August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Members are to invite their families and guests. Keep this special activity in mind and try to attend.

Our next regular lodge meeting Will be held on Friday evening, September 13th, at 7:30 p.m.

President Louis Marek and Mrs.

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Marek were missed very much.

Hope to see you at the next meeting.

A covered dish supper will be served at our September 13th meeting. Members are asked to bring a meat dish and vegetables or pastry. We will be looking forward to seeing you then.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka -SPJSTLODGE NO. 84, CHORAL GROUP

Our turnout for the July 24, 1974 choral group practice was rather light with these singers in attendance: Otto Janousek, Annie Zapalac, Albina Hucek, Robert Duron, Sr., Rose Kopecelk, Charley and Annie Staglik, Oldrich Horal, Joe Vlk, Frank Henzen, John and Frances Balaja, Calvin and Mildred Chervenka, Liddie Paivelka, Allen and Carla Henzen, John and Annabelle Bubak, and Kathy Janousek.

That's only twenty, so I hope I didn't forget someone or someone didn't forget to sign the book! You must have all been on vacation in July! But, like I said before, e•joy yourself and when you come back, come see us; we need you A bit of history for those of us who weren't around fourteen years ago. Otto Janousek was the first president of the choral group when it was organized on September 5, 1960. He said it was also then that he quit smoking because he enjoyed singing so much and found out he couldn't do both! Glad you picked the singing instead, daddy!

A comment was made to Director Frank Henzen about the group to the effect, "No wonder you are having so many problems. It's a teenager!"

John Butak advised us of a change in dates for Czech Day at the State Fair of Texas. It will be the second Sunday in October instead of the first Sunday, as in the past. This would make it October 13th. All the facilities such as the Women's Building, Band Shell, Mobile Stage, etc., will be available to us as before. Draw a, big circle around the 13th of October and spend the day singing, dancing, eating, drinking and visiting with those of us who cherish our heritage. We are proud of it, so come help us make it a colorful day again this year.

Another date to circle, if you already haven't done so, is August

25th! This is the annual party open to choral group members, social members and their families, which starts off with a "Happy Hour and a Half" from .4 to 5:30.

The B & L Caterin.g Service will serve the meal at 5:30. Don't miss out on the fabulous meal that will consist of: stuffed breast of chicken with dressing, asparagus with cheese, fruit salad, hot rolls, coffee, tea, kolache, and strudel. Three dollars will buy all that! That's a bargain in this day and age. Where else can you go on a Sunday evening for drinks, dinner, and entertainment? You had better come to 2625 Floyd Street because that's where the action is going to be.

Next practice is August 28th at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see all of you at the party and the practice.

By the way, Frank Henzen is taking applications effective now for a combination pianist and secretary for the choral group. Applicant must play American and Czech selections, be able to look out the corner of the eye or back of the head for downbeat, take notes of meetings in "hen scratching" only applicant can read, run down singers to put names in signin book, write letter to Vestnik keeping all members informed of next practice date, be able to smile, send cards to those on sick list, check with telephone committee on important information and plan future selections for group to learn.

All this for the privilege of playing the piano for a great bunch of people! It's been just that for me; an enjoyable privilege for the past two days in every way! I'll miss each one of you, because you are more than singers or people; you have become friends!

Question: Are you sure we couldn't move Dallas closer to the Red River once a month? We kicked that idea around, but it seems rather impossible even at the rate Dallas is growing.

Again, thank you, for the privilege of letting me be a part of the choral group! It was great fun!

Kathy Janousek Choral Group Secy.

-SP.JST'DISTRICT II FALL 1VIEFSING

Dear District II Members: The officers of District II met on August 6th at '7:30 p.m. at Lodge No. 80, Holland, to finalize the plans for the fall meeting to

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A cordial invitation is extended to Supreme Lodge officers, the editor, and their families, and other districts and friends.

The meeting will be called to order at 2 p.m. for a business session. The host lodge for the spring meeting will also be selected.

Mr. Helmer Dahl of Hutto, Texas — at the Baldwin organ — will have special music of yesterday's and today's favorite tunes.

Food, will be furnished by the district. Each family is also asked to please bring a salad, sweets or pickles.

A lot of work and time has been given to the planning of this meeting. Come and show your interest, your loyalty to fraternalism and brotherly love. Will you be there?

Fraternally yours, Lois Haile, District II Reporter -bPJ 3 1".. -

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Friends: Our past monthly meeting was held Sunday afternoon, August 4.

After the pledge of allegiance was recited by all attending, everyone remained standing for a moment of silent tribute to departed members.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Visitors are always welcome to our lodge. Some of our members were off at Camp Val Verde with many youth club members and I am sure they will be eager to report the wonderful experience they had.

We are very fond of all youth activities and congratulations to the royalty winners, Ralph Patterson and Dianne Johnston, both of Lodge 74, and all the other achievements of the youth group. AU first place talent and craft winners will compete in statewide competition August 18th at Temple High School, and royalty winners will compete foe state king and queen honors on September 18th, in Dallas.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Johnson offered the use of their transportation for those who wish to go with them, anyone can go, parents, relatives of the youth. We are supporting them in every way possible. They are well-behaved youth who are an inspiration to all of us.

As I am writing this, the wonderful and much-needed rain is continuing, slowly. The earth wal parched and full of cracks, and th4 trees were dying, so it's wonder ful. I hope everyone who need rain is getting it. Our roads ar worked up so nicely , the ditche are cleaned out and the water cm drain nicely, for which we are s thankful.

If all is well, we will see all o you Saturday nights, at the dance where all the good bands play that fine music; the music don't have to be too loud to be good, and it is always so enjoyable. You get to see the friendly people's faces with the nice SPJST ties, who see that you have all the comfort. These same nice white ties were made by Sister Frank Driskell. How about seeing more of them at dances?

They are very pretty. Remember, every Saturday night dance is well attended, so they are enjoyed by everyone who attends.

Friday, September 13, there will be a special band from Nashville, Tennessee; the Wilburn Brothers will play. Also, come out to our September 14th dance, as usual, and see about your dancing shoes because there is lots of fun forthcoming.

Fraternally, Slivena Michka - SPJSTLODGE NO 6, COTTONWOOD Our regular monthly meeting was held on Friday night, August 2.

Youth members, Delores and Theresa Dobecka, Joy DeAnn and Jo Lynn White, and Karen Hykel, led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American 'flag. Flag Bearer Carol Dobecka said the SPJST pledge. The 'members then stood for a few minutes of silent prayer in tribute to Sister Georgia Dobecka who passed away earlier in the week.

All of the officers then gave their reports, and all were approved as read. Sister Schuetz reported that the youth have been, and will be, very busy this month. The youth 'left Sunday evening, August 4, for Camp Val Verde, and stayed until Wednesday evening. They went to 'the West Rest Home on Tuesday, August 13, State YAD in Temple on August 18, and an outing is planned for August 25, at Spivey's Crossing. The youth had a float in the West Rodeo Parade on August

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Sister Diana Peizel District IV Insurance Sales Champion ($1314-

Dist. IV Sales Rep. Victor Breneit Jr., received a check for becoming a member of the Pacesetters Club. ($110,000).

District IV Sales Membership Champion Brother Emil Kvasnicka (11 members).

8, and after the social on August 9, homemade ice cream was served.

From the Kitchen Committee, Sister Monthei thanked everyone for their donations to the country store and for their help at our annual picnic. Sister Monthei received a bad burn on her hand while working in the kitchen for the picnic, and we hope this burn heals rapidly.

From the card committee, Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards: get-well cardel to Al Schuetz, Martha Monthet and Mrs. E. J. Seith; birthday

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District IV Director Stanley Broz (left); State Field Manager Silas H. Smith; and District IV Sales Rep. Victor Brenek, Jr. (All photos by Sister Jeanette Smith). card to John White; wedding congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George Straten, Jr. Birthdays for August include: Fred Monthei, L. B. Dobecka, Georgia Wachsmann, and Rose Uptmor.

President Krizan then gave a complete report on the outcome of our 77th annual picnic held on Sunday, July 21. This picnic was a big success, and the winners of the drawing held that afternoon were as follows: 1st — portable TV, Steve Morris of Waco; 2nd — tricycle, Larry Marek of Penelope; 3rd — Zebco rod and reel, Joe White of Clifton; and 4th — deep fryer and cooker, L. A. Hlavaty of Waco. Music for the datice was provided by Billy Uptmor and the Makers, and the games were furnished by the youth club. The membership wishes to thank everyone in the West and surrounding areas for their donations, and also, those who attended.

The $2 door prize was won by Sister Rose Uptmor and the progressive door prize winner was not present. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 0, at 3:30 p.m. We will have the annual installation of new members at this meeting, so all of you who are new members, be sure to attend.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann, Reporter -SPJ ST-- -

LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members, Due to conflicting dates, our next meeting has been changed to this later date and will be held Sunday, August 25th, as 2 o'clock at the Mikulec Hall in Manc..

Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec.

CZECH LANGUAGE COURSE STUDENTS, FIRST ADULT BEGINNERS CLASS, Summer Semester held at Lodge Pokrok No. 88 Houston: standing Patricia Smith, Faye Sebek, Betty Gaskamp, Dennis Roeder, Larry Manak, A. Gene Hackemack, Rosemary Witovee, Cindy Mrosko, Yvonne Grissom, Jenifer Marek, Rose Mikeska. Seated, middle row — Gay Lesak, Sojna Kahanek, Janet Roeder, Jeanne Mangrum, Georgia Macik, Connie Pavlicek, Kaye Bily, Barbara Kuropata, Irene Tepera, Brooksie Kalousek. Front row — Gerald E. Smith, Billy Witovec, Daniel Pavlieek, Edwin Kuropata, Ed. Zintek, and David Hosek. (Note: Those not shown in these four pictures are listed in the accompanying article.)

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ADVANCED CLASS: Standing — Ladgie F. Pavelka, John H. Valcik, Edwin J. Schiller, Arthur Kocurek, Charles Cilny, Vladimir Bily, Edwin Kuropata, Rudolph R. Dybala, and Emil Kuropata. Sitting — Clarice O'Hare, Bess K. Witovec, Mary Troy, Margaret Kadlecek, Bennie M. Valcik, Helen Valcik, Hermina Colby, and Vera Finn.

REPORT OF CZECH SUMMER COURSE AT LODGE FORMA( 88 This fraternal educational program prepared by the CLCUH and the Ctech Language Committee became a very successful project.

The interest shown in the Czech Language justified all the work that was necessary to innovate this program through the many problems and oast the many obstacles.

The most important and always h most difficult aspect in pro j -ectsuhatisone, thabily to present a successful teaching method that would enable the student to actually learn, coanmesurate with his or her willingness tA) study. Knowledge of the graMmatical and other rules of any language is of course a necessity, but in the ultimate only the prac-

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BEGINNERS CLASS: Sitting — Rhonda Fox, James Meredith, Andrew Hilsher, Kelly Kuropata. Standing — Angie Kuropata, Annette Mikeska, Kathy Cilny, Sojna Vodehnal, Kevin Kuropata, Billy Hilsher, and Tracy Meredith.

SECOND ADULT BEGINNERS CLASS. Standing — Jimmie Bily, Emil McConnel, M. L. Smith, Donald Matusek, Jimmie Matusek, Gladys Dybala, John Humaney, Dick Hedges, Leora, Kocurek, Dr. H. M. Sorrels, Ann Hornak, Tom Pearson, Lillian Sorrels, Lawson Lynch. Seated, second row —Jackie Chude, Georgie Matusek, Benette Milulin, Ellen Cilny, Marlene Caraway, Mildred Humaney, Beth Milulin, Clarice O'Hare, Mary Kujawa. Bottom row — Jo Ann Stransky, Lois Dybala, Elizabeth Zarosky, Chuck Cilny, Matt Cilny, Tom Caraway, Thomas Dybala, Frances Dybala, Richard Walhberg. tical ability and facility in the language studied is a hallmark of success and the achievement resultant of the expended time. This was the reason for the CLCUH Committee's decision to use in these courses the same teaching method that this committee in its supervisory ca.-

pacity (delegated to Brother John J. Pech and the committee by Dean Bunn and Dr. Bermudes, director of the Language Dept.) recommended, and as was adopted for the University Czech Courses curriculum.

For the future, if numerous tech-

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 nical difficulties can be worked out, the Czech Courses program outside of the University Campus may again be conducted this fail or spring for our children and those unable to attend the U of H's present program.

Czech classes in the Houston schools are now in the process of being formulated and qualified teachers will be needed. A report Will be made When this program is finalized.

In this issue appear pictures and names of the 124 students registered in the present four Czech Language Classes held at Lodge 88. Of the 124 students not shown on the pictures due to being either absent or on vacation when the pictures Were taken are: Edward Bordovsky, Barbara Bordovsky, Clarence Baca, Edward Brautigan, Joyce Berta, Mary Bond, James Chude, Joyce Cilny, Marissa Chladek, Victor Colby, Ester Frohnapfel, Addle Lucille Heaton, Ernest Hanka, William L., 'Viola, Joe, Sarah, Sandra, and Mary Jo Jame., Eugene Kulhanek, James Kosar, Leonard Kasowaski, Matilda Maruska, Georgia Macik, Jeanne Mangrum, Patrice O'Hare, Michael Pivonka, Lillian Pivonka, Dianna Roeder, Dickie Rychetsky, Laura Rychetsky, John Rohan, Nancy Rohan, Patricia Smith, Marie Smith, Betty Steffek, Frances Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, Cynthia Wheeler, Marie Zinnante, Charlene Zgarba, Viola Doenjes, and David Doenjes.

This fraternal educational program is probably the largest of Czech classes ever held and the committee is very proud that many of these students will continue their Czech studies this fall at the University of Houston, University of Texas, and Texas A & M University.

With best wishes to these and every other student everywhere for their continuous study of the Czech language as part of their high school, university, or college curriculum of the American culture, and/or wherever Czech classes are being taught, we remain Fraternally, CLCUH & Czech Language Comm.

Birdie Hilsher John J. Pech Emil Kuropata NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AT U of H: August 21st and August 22nd, all day. Ezekiel Cullen Bldg.

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: Well, the lodge building is looking so beautiful that it doesn't even look like the same place.

'There is a little more work to be done, but I was surprised Saturday evening when I came to the lodge to sell tickets for the Vrazel dance, there wasn't any noise from upstairs; so congratulations to the Property Committee on a job well done!

The 75th celebration is coming along fine because everything is working out fine; it should turn out good all the way. There will be coffee and kolache for the early arrivers and dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. until everyone is served. Also, there will be dinner music by Helmer Dahl and the program will start at 2 p.m., which sounds quite enjoyable. Then there will be a free dance with music by Jody Dubec and the Silvertones, Louis Steffek and the Versatiles and the Shaldes for the younger ones, which should be a big night.

Let's all of us remember the date: October 6th, because we want to see all our members to come and enjoy the day; the dinner and supper will be served at a reasonable price.

The lodge voted to donate $25 to the district for the District II fall meeting which will be held on August 25. Following the meeting, a drawing for door prizes was held and the winners were Sister Lydia Jansen and Brother Frank Pokorny; afterward, all of us present enjoyed the "happy hour" and a very delicious supper.

Our next meeting will be held on the second Sunday in September (the 8th), at 4 p.m. so let's make a note of this meeting, and don't forget our celebration on October 6th.

See you Sunday, September 8th.

The Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m. before the lodge meeting. Try and be there, will you?

Lucille CSaydos, Reporter SPJST-

NO. 88, HOUSTON Spring, summer, fall or winter, any of these four seasons don't make any difference in the acs tivities at our Lodge 88. The plans for the whole year are made in advance and the dates on the calendar are very seldom changed and, therefore. the nrenarations are LODGE

VESTNfK made accordingly. Next on the list is Sunday, August 25th, which is our annual affair — Homecoming of members. Out of 8,000 members there will be quite a large percentage of them come home and visit.

Some will be with us for the first time and some who are regular as clockwork in their participation in this get-together will be here and meet new faces and meet their old friends. Remember, Saturday, Aug. 25th, which is only a few days off.

If you are a member, be sure and have your membership card with you. Guests are also welcome and may purchase their dinner for $2 for an adult, and $1.25 for a child.

Everyone present usually has a good time, so be sure and visit your lodge.

The Blue Room, under the management of Brother Abner Dixon and Assistant Frank Tilich, featuring a special for the month of August: All Collins drinks at a reduced special price. Our bartender, Net, will serve you with a smile.

The Hlahol Dramatic Club is rehearsing for the forthcoming English play, "Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb," which will be presented on Sunday, September 29th.

Circle the date on your calendar so you will not miss it. Also, a Czech play is in progress for a later date.

Brother Louis Kusy is again in the Twelve Oaks Hospital for a check-up, he was admitted on August 5th and after a week of tests, Brother Kusy is kinda tired, but hopes there won't be any serious findings. Yesterday, Sunday the 11th, his dear wife, Albina, and grandson visited with him and made the day pleasant for him; they brought him beautiful fresh flowers to brighten up his roam (No. 120). Brother Kusy, we wish you a good health report, after all the tests are made.

Sister Ara Skrabanek, our Birthday Club member and lodge sister, has been on the absent list for quite a while now. We miss you and your smiling face. Today, I called and I was told that Sister Ara is doing very well and is much better.

I was glad to hear that and we all wish you good health.

Brother Franklin Bravenec is confined in the Memorial Hospital and, at the present time, is in the intensive care unit. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Brother Bill Vornsand lost his

11 mother, Emilia Vornaand, at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Emilia Vornsand passed away Thursday, August 8th after one month of illness in the hospital. She was laid to rest on Saturday, August 10th in Schulenburg. Dear Bill and Evelyn Vornsand and family, accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of your beloved mother, Emilia Vornsand; may she rest in peace.

Sister Elsie Kadera, daughter of Frank and Frances Dvorak, spent a few days in the McKinney Hospital for a routine check-up. Her mother, Frances, told me she is home and feeling fairly well. Elsie lives in McKinney and is the wife of Brother George Kadera, director of the Job Corps in McKinney.

'They have four lovely children.

Of course, they are not little anymore; the youngest is a teenager.

Good luck, Elsie.

Brother Joe (Pepo, as he is usually called) and Sister Albino Dvorak are living on a farm close to Iowa Colony. Brother Joe is now retired and had driven an Alvin School bus for 20 years, without ever having an accident. Joe and Albina were enjoying out-of-state visitors for two weeks — their daughter Janet, married to Gene Mallott, and their two daughters, Karel and Karen from Astoria, Oregon, and also their son, Joe Dvorak with wife Faye and their three sons, Keith, Axle and Brian from Smithville, Virginia. Daughter and son Joe are members of Lodge 88. Joe and Albina get to see their children and grandchildren only Once a year during vacation time. I am sure they enjoyed their stay in Texas and the grandparents are very proud and always look forward to the children's visit.

At Friday night's dance, with music by Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times, Sister Tillie Helmcamp, past president of the lodge, and her husband Oscar, were surprised by their daughter, Janet Walkoviak, our vice president, with a delicious and beautifully decorated cake to celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary which was the day before (Thursday, Aug. 8th).

A host of friends were on hand to wish the happy couple health and happiness and I join in, to also wish you many; many more years of happy life.

Frances Olexa

12 LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY It always is a fine report to make about Harry Czarnek and his Texas Dutchmen's performance which provided good entertainment for all those who were present at our SPJST Lodge No. 74, on August 10th. The ballroom was full of members and guests having a wonderful time The members assigned to their duties have done an outstanding job. We appreciate all the members who are doing so much for the lodge. Brother R J. Hafner and son, Jimbo, spent almost all day to oversee the essential things and, of course, I was there also to help with the equipment which needed repair and mowed the lawn on the lodge premises.

I was amazed to see Brother and Sister V. A. Baker, our social members, working all evening in the kitchen and serving meals to the large crowd. Brother Chester Shmoldas presented both of them with an SPJST pin and they pinned their pins on themselves; both of them displayed great pride in their pins; members like these are what will make our SPJST go forward.

We are also very proud of Brother Elbert and Sister Mildred Ellis because they are doing a good job inviting fine guests and are encouraging them to join SPJST, this is what I call working for our wonderful SPJST Society. Thanks a lot!

All the friction about dress code and some of the other matters concerning the lodge are solved.

We will make mistakes as time goes on, but we must not stop working because of mistakes made in the past; we learn from them. I made some mistakes, as well as others, but I assure you they were not intentional. Whenever I make a mistake, I am the one who suffers from the mistake more than anyone else.

We are going to have something very special on Friday night, September 13th, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. The Wilburn Brothers, featuring Jimmie Helms, of Nashville, Tennessee, will be the attraction of the evening; they are under the direction of Wed Helm Agency, 801 16th Ave., South Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615-244-1403).

Please let all your friends know about this special dance and invite

VtSTNfIC them. I am also looking forward to seeing them in person. The admission will be 95 per person. We may not have another opportunity like this for some time.

Going back to the members of our Society, here while back Brother Silas H. Smith, State Field Manager, had written a statement in one of his letters to the Vestnik, to wit: "It was a, great honor to work for the SPJST Society." We should all feel that way and don't quit just because of this or that— so long 'til next time.

Chester Shmoldas —SPJST-

NO 9, SNOOK The monthly meeting of Snook Lodge No. 9 was held on Sunday, August 4th. The pledge was recited by all who were present and there was a moment of silence for our departed member, Sister Josephine Skopik. We want to express our most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister.

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

The youth club is busy this month. On August 10th a District I "Indoor Rodeo" was planned.

August 18th was the date for State YAD at Temple High School.

We will play miniature golf on August 24th. Everyone should be at the hail no later than 1:30 p.m.

On August 25th, the youth will sponsor a "Country Store" in conjunction with the firemen's barbecue.

The next meeting will be on September 7th at 1:30 p.m.

Under old business, thanks and appreciation were given to all those who helped in working on the pit and water line to the pit.

Under new business it was decided to have a work day and work along with the firemen on August 24th.

The next meeting was set for September 1st. The door prize was won by Karen Junek.

Deborah Ann Sebesta, Reporter LODGE

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge 135 held their annual dinner on August 11. The lodge furnished the stew and everyone brought a covered dish including. pastry. The ladies who cooked the stew and worked in the kitchen deserve a special word of thanks. The stew was delicious and everyone enjoyed the meal very much.

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Our monthly meeting was held immediately following the dinner.

Several guests were introduced by President Tom Valek; he also introduced and welcomed new members to our lodge. They are Mr. and Mrs. James Merritt and children, Donna, Jerry and Tracey.

The youth club sold tickets on 12-pound ham before and after dinner. The drawing was held aft er the meeting was adjourned. The winner was Brother Edwin Laznovsky who in turn auctioned off the ham with additional profit going to the youth club. The high bidder was Brother James Merritt. The club wants to thank everyone who bought tickets. The club made a nice profit, and this will help buy tickets to send club members to Six Flags. The club is also saving and selling aluminum cans to raise money.

There was quite a. bit of stew left over and it was decided that supper would be served for the members attending the meeting, starting at 5 p.m. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting will be held on September 8th.

Irene Christian, VP & YI —SYJS r— LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH FRIENDSHIP CLUB We got more of the much needed rain and the lawns are looking better.

The Friendship Club Family Night on Wednesday night , had al large crowd. "Happy Birthday" was sung to the July and August celebrants: Sisters Mrs. Walker, Jeanie Mason, Rose Steinman, Carolyn Cleveland, Mary Jean Stoeppelman, Martha Boenisch and Helen Zich. We all have been missing 'Sister Zich and hope it won't be long until she can join us again, after breaking her arm.

We were happy to have as our guests, Sister Flora Jane Ryder and her husband, Jack, from Morro Bay, California; they were visiting her daddy, Brother Geo. Korteff and family, and to see her mother, who is still in the Lakeview Nursing Home; also Brother and Sister Joe and Estabelle , Hubenak, Leo Honza, Tammy Brantley, Brother and Sister Jeff and Natalie Maly, Sister Eunice Miller and Jewel Clark.

After the blessing, everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecued chicken supper. Brother Kenneth Krivanek did a. good job on the

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 chicken. We want to thank ever y -onefralthei ardwok,t make such an enjoyable evening.

Brothers Joe Kozel and Henry Langer entertained us with their good accordion music and everyone joined in and sang Czech songs.

A thank you to Brother and Sister Art and Tillie Gillis for the beautiful carnations for the tables and a bouquet for the drawing, which was won by Jerry Lane. Sister BeIota won the beautiful pillow donated by Sister Skotak of Dallas.

Games followed and the evening was enjoyed by all.

Our hostesses for our September 4th meeting at 10:30 a.m. will be: Jo Prochaska, Bessie Prochaska, Ann Langer, Mary Ann Kozel and Alice Gowins.

The Victory Dance last night was very well attended. We want to thank all the sisters for their donations of pastries, coffee and money, and to all who worked so hard.

We were happy to have Brother and Sister Louis and Marie Dvorak and Brother Vitek with us after a long absence at our lodge meeting, today.

New members accepted are Royal Ernest Barton, Jacqueline and Roy Dan Jeters, Gary Ron Moore, Wm. Don Moore and Amy Leigh, Steinman. We make them most welcome!

We issued Brother and Sister Ray and Anna Johnson who were vacationing in New Mexico and Arizona. Sister Evelyn Hopkins' name was called for the drawing and she was not present. A social and games followed.

Brother David and Julie Milan were married on July 27 in Dallas at the Park Cities Baptist Church

by Dr. Ward Redus, professor of theology at SW. Parents are Brother and Sister Emil and Sally Milan of Hurst and Mr. and Mrs. Bill R. Newsom of Dallas. Julie graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with high honors, where David is a student and a member of the Longhorn varsity football team. After a honeymoon to Mexico City, they are making their home in Austin. We are wishing them happiness and a long life together.

We are happy to report that Brother Don Steinman is doing wall a.nd hones to return to work

VtSTNfIC after suffering a coronary while in Corpus Christi. We want to wish a speedy recovery to Brother Robert Urban who has been in the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and hope by now he is released. We also extend our get-well wishes to Brother John Murphy of Lodge 92, who is in Harris Hospital and . Brother Bob Easley (92) who hasn't been feeling up to par. Get well soon!

Brother and Sister Wilbur and Jeanie Mason and family are enjoying a visit with their son, Pfc. J. C. Mason, from Fort Dix, New Jersey, before leaving for Germany.

The following donations were made: Joe and Carrie Belle Milan — $30 Mr. and Mrs. Don Carlson — $25 Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

Remember these dates: Friendship Club — Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Lodge meeting — Sept. 8, 3 p.m.

District III meeting — Sept. 15 Sokol meeting — Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.

So until . . keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

Dear Members, Our regular meeting was held Monday night, August 5, with 31 members and two guests present.

President Charles Matcek opened the meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance said in unison. Everyone stood for a moment of silent tribute for two of our members who passed away last month — Sister Lillie Hurta and Brother Arnold Zemanek.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of last month's meeting and they were approved as read.

A letter from Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris was read.

Financial Secretary - Treasurer Helen Bryson gave both of her reports. The Building Fund treasurer gave his report.

Sister Evelyn Mikeska, District V Sales Representative was introduced by President Charlie Matcek and asked to speak. She stated she is always happy to be with us and was there to help us in anyway she could.

Brother August Teykl, member of the Auditing Committee reported that the committee had audited the lod ge books and found them to

13 be in order.

In last month's report, Sister Dorothy Kuban's name was omitted from the list of members helping with the moving into the new hall. Sorry, this was not intentional.

In other business, all committees were named and refund checks were passed out. Door prizes went to Brother Lad Shefoik.

There will be a meeting of all committees on Wednesday night, August 21st, at 7:30. All willing workers are urged to come.

Wanda Warren Fraternally, —SPJ3T--

REPORTS DISTRICT H SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Congratulations to all representatives of District II for making our quota in insurance sales in the first seven months of the year. — A job well done! Our total sales for the first seven months are 581 members for $2,761,110 insurance.

In July we sold members for $517,000. The three top salesmen were: 1. Chester Shanoldas — 25 members, $71,500 insurance 2. Melvin Mathis — 1 member, $50,000 insurance 3. Patrick Geistman — 2 members for $26,000.00 Brother Melvin Mathis, Austin No. 155, and Sister Emily Stuteville, Seaton No. 47, joined us afi new sales representatives and made their first sales. Best of luck to both of you.

Sales for July were: Sales Repr.

Lodge M Ins. Chester Shmoldas 74 25 71,500 Melvin R. Mathis 155 50,000 Patrick Geistman 24 26,000 21,000 Emily Stuteville 47 Norma Andel 24 3 17,000 Franklin Martinet 24 1 17,000 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 4 17,000 Alice Banning 47 5 11,000 Coleman Benner 80 1 10,000 Daniel Marek 174 1 10,000 10,000 Raymd. Prasatik 155 8,000 Willie Kohutek 47 Jeanette Peterson 18 7,000 6,000 Willie Dusek 177 0 8,000 Ben V. Mikolaj 29 3 4,000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 4,000 Carol Chervenkn 24 3.000 James Mogonve 18

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14 29 2 W. H. Glover 74 2 Alice Hafner 1 87 Ladis Navratil 47 2 Vallie Zavodny 1 Shannon McMakin 48 1 Clifton Martinets 80 89 1 John Plasek Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek

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SUPREME LODGE

—SPJST-

BULLETIN BOARD FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS:

The District I fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 29th, 1974, with Lodge No. 13, Dime Box hosting the event. (Further information pending). * District II will hold the fall meeting on August 25 at the Taylor American Legion Hall in Murphy Park starting at 2 p.m. * District III fall meeting will be held Sunday, September 15, 1974, with Lodge No. 54, West, hosting the event.

District V will hold its fall meeting at the American Legion Hall

in Crosby, October 3, 1974, Lodges 65 and 91, Crosby will be hosts.

A good dinner will be available at the Catholic Church bazaar in Crosby. * * District VI will hold its fall meeting on October 8, 1974 at Hillje, Texas, at the SPJST Lodge with Lodge No. 50, El Campo as hosts.

Pete Sabla,tura, District VI President *

The fall meeting of District VII has been set for November 3, 1974.

Host lodge will be Lodge 133 San Antonio. More details later.

—SPJST-

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDV1LLE

Official opening and dedication of new hall on Sunday, Sept. 15th.

Details later.

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

Dear Fellow Workers: — Over a million written in July — We received 250 applications for $1,199,000 of life insurance during July for a to4i1 of 1,994 applications for $7,209,525 of insurance written this year.

CONGRATULATIONS! to District II for exceeding their 1974 quota.

Top Sales Representatives of the month are: District 1 — Miroslav Petrusek District 2 — Chester Shmoldas District 3 — Jeanette Smith District 4 — Laddie Socha Urbenek Annie Vrzalik District 5 — Bessie Franek District 6 -- Mrs. J. W. Krutilek District 7 — Frank C. Sacky Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club . are: Weeks Rep. Helen Hegwood 489 488 Della Kadlecek Chester Shmoldas 147 Willie Dusek 57 25 Patsy Baca Jeanette Peterson 24 17 Tillie Helmcamp Agnes Lesak 17 Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: Rep. Month Frank C. Sacky 151 151 J. M. Skrabanek.

Edwin Holub 139 139 A. J. Lostak Bessie Franek 134 Anna Milan 133 Johnnie Krajca 131 Anna Hejl 127 James Pavlicek 127 120 Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood 119 Della Kadlecek 113 Sidon Tumis 112 Johnnie Gaidusek 111 A. J. Bristik 105 Alvin Melnar 103 Agnes Miculka 103 Johnnie Krizan 102 Willie Dusek 101

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 Helen Palvelka 98 97 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Agnes Lesak 91 88 Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets 81 Mollie Ewell 79 Fr. Klirikovsky 70 Emil Petr 70 Patsy Baca 54 Alice Banning 49 Tillie Helmcamp 45 Norma Andel 43 Chester Shmoldas 35 Marcia Sulak 31 Ladis Natvratil 19 Louis Hanus 18 Patrick Geistman 17 17 Thelma Hrncir Ruby Pavelka 17 Jeanette Peterson 14 Jeanette Smith 14 Emil Kvasnicka 12 Lillia Mae Peter 11 10 Ernest Haskovec John Barabas 7 Lillian Mikulec 6 John J. Pech 5 Jerry Prochazka 4 3 Adolf Motal 2 Daniel Andreason 2 Hugo Kocian 2 Ben Mikolaj 2 Miroslav Petrusek 2 Matt Vanek 2 Vallie Zavodny Have a nice day!

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice Pres., Supreme Lodge, SPJST —SPJST-

INSURANCE WRITTEN JULY 1, to July 31, 1974 Sales Repr.

Lodge

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Norma Andel 3 17,000 24 3 7,000 D. V. Andreason 84 5,000 Patsy Baca 88 5 1,000 1 Herman Baethe 88 Alice Banning 47 5 11,000 1 10,000 Coleman Benner 80 2 4,000 Albert Bristik 88 Norma Cavanaugh 20 3 4,000 Carol Chervenka, 24 3 4,000 Willie Dusek 177 6 6,000 1 Sophie Dybala 138 2,000 3,000 Mollie Ewell 169' 2 Helen Fillipp 1 9,000' 139 4 42,000 Bessie Franek 81 2 11,000 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 2 26,000 Patrick Geistman 24 2,000 2 29 W. H. Glover 9,000 3 Willie Gloyna 17 2,000 2 Alice Hafner 74 5,000 Ernest Ilbuka, 88 1 4 48,000 Ernest Haskovec 25 8 14,500 Helen Hegwood 88 8 9,000 A. L. Hilsher 88

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 John A. Hilsher 88 Jerome J. Hlavaty 153 Jos. F. Holasek 36 E. E. Holub 35 Erwin J. Holy 4 Walter Hosek 130 Thelma Hrncir 117 Bessie Hruska 51 Mary Hubenak 92 Ben Jarma 84 Della Kadlecek 88 Louise Kadlecek 88 Leroy F. Kamas 81 Hugo H. Kocian 178 Willie Kohutek 47 Dennis Korenek 122 25 Johnnie Krajca Joe Krivanek 92 Johnnie Krizan 6 6 Ruth Krizan Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 Mary Laznovsky 135 88 Agnes Lesak A. J. Lostak 91 Shannon McMakin 48 Daniel Marek 174 Franklin Martinet 24 Clifton Martinets 80 Melvin R. Mathis 155 Alvin Melnar 142 Agnes MimiIke, 88 Evelyn Mikeska 88 Ben V. Mikolaj 29 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 Anna Milan 154 James Mogonye 18 Adolf Motal 32 Ladis Navratil 87 Mrs. F. J. Olexa 88 Ann Monroe Pace 175 Ruby Pavelka 35 Helen Pavelka 117 James Pavlicek 66 John J. Pech 88 Jeanette Peterson 18 Emil Petr 84 Miroslav Petrusek 44 John Plasek 89 Raymd. Prasatik 155 Jerry Prochazka 65 Mary Renfro 154 Frank C. Sacky 79 Willie Schovajsa 33 Chester Shmoldas 74 Edwin D. Shupak 68 Melvin Skrabanek 17 Jos. Slavik 110 Jeanette Smith 66 Laddie Socha 160 Allen J. Stepan 33 Jerry Stepan 38 Robert Stevenson 178 Emily Stuteville 47 Martha Sumbera 153 Sidon Tutnis 142 Wm. F. Urbanek 49

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5,000 11,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 15,000 2,000 15,000 32,000 8,000 1,000 2,000 64,000 1,000 1,000 12,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 10,000 17,000 1,000 50,000 1,000 26,000 21,000 6,000 17,000 6,000 3,000 1,000 2,000 30,000 25,000 1,000 12,000 2,000 4,000 7,000 16,000 25,000 1,000 10,000 4,000 10,000 21,000 1,000 71,500 6,000 4,000 1,000 75,000 2,000 5,000 7,000 1,500 21,000 1,000 2,000 2,000

STNiK Tillie Valchar 161 Raymond Volcik 54 Matt Vanek 32 Annie Vrzalik 90 Henry West 66 L. J. Zatopek 87 Esther Zavodny 17 Vallie Zavodny 47 Home Office 24

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250/$1,199,000 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, Vice Pres., Supreme Lodge, SPJST -SPJS r--

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar STATE YAp (Royalty) - Sunday, Sept. 8th, 1974 - Host lodge will be Lodge 84, Dallas. * * Statewide Youth Leaders' Seminar at Cleburne State Park, September 28 and 29.

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STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY - ROYALTY Lodge No. 84 - 2625 Floyd St. Dallas, Texas

September 8, 1914 ROYALTY COMPETITION SCHEDULE 11:30 to 1:30 - Noon meal 1:30 - Royalty registration, orientation, gioup picture of 1974 Royalty Court and lineup (in Lodge 84 Conference Room) 1:45 - Parents of Royal Court take their places in reserved seating section at front.

1:55 - Presentation of colors and Pledge to the United States flag.

2:00 - Welcome - State Youth Director Royalty competition (No applause, please) (MC'd by '73 king and queen) Remarks by retiring king and queen.

Introduction of judges Recognition of 1973 and 1974 Royal Courts (kings and queens, their dukes and duchesses) and their parents Announcement of runners-up and presentation.

Announcement of new king and queen.

Coronation of new royalty by retiring king and queen.

Presentation of flowers and gifts to winning royalty.

New royalty presentation to their parents.

Presentation of trophies to royalty.

Remarks by king and queen.

Brief break to clear chairs from ballroom floor and orchestra set up on stage.

Grand march of entire royal Court.

Coronation Ball: Gary Lee and his orchestra of Dallas. (No charge).

Food available after coronation and the rest of the evening.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President and Head of the Youth Dept.

(Mrs.) Dorothy Massey State Youth Director

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The District Youth Counselors

DISTRICT II FALL MEETING

The fall meeting of District II will be held this Sunday, August 25th, at the American Legion Hall in Taylor. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. and will be short. I would like to ask the youth leaders and the children to show their parents some of the dances they learned at camp, so we might plan to do this after the meeting. Then, everyone who wishes, may go swimming, adults included, and we will swim about two hours and then the children can play at the park or come listen to entertathunent the inside by Helmer Dahl and his piano, organ. Then we will have a supper for all. Each famil y is to bring either a salad, sweet or pickles, and the balance will be furnished by the district.

Come to Taiylor for an evening cf business, swimming, dancing, eating and felloWship. You are all invited; see you there.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkaysty, Dist. II YC -SPJST-

DISTRICT VII YAD

Distriet VII YAD, held at Lodge No. 107, was a gala affair. Amid SP,TET banners, colored paper streamers and beautifully potted caladium plants, the crafts were displayed and the talent and royalty contests took place.

Lodge 117 Youth Leader of the Year-Thel-

16 ma Hrncir Teenager of the Year — Connie Hrncir Junior of the Year — Brent Hrncir.

Poster Contest: 1st — Lodge 117, Robstown Talent: (6-9) Wendy Bayer (107), song (10-12) Sheila Griffin (107) — piano 2nd—Shelly Studer (117), dance (13-14) Mark Purchis (107) — trumpet 2nd: Joey Steiger (117) — piano (15-17) Scott Elliff (117) — song 2nd: Kathy Richardson (107)— dance Junior Group: (6-12) Lodge 107: Wendy Bayer, Roxanne Bayer, Cheryl Richardson, Yvonne Fleming, Jeanell Fitzsimon, Leona Pfeil, Debbie Orth, Sheila Griffin 2nd place: Dance (Lodge 117) Walter Gossage, Brent Hrncir Senior Group (13-17) Lodge 117: Gary Jones, Kay Cardwell, Jo Beth Hornung, Ty Romike Royalty: Queen Jo Beth Hornung (117) Duchess Caroline Liska (117) King Scott Elliff (117) Duke Brent Hrncir (117) Runners-up: Queen Kathy Richardson (107) Duchess Wendy Bayer (107) Crafts (6-9): De Ann Richardson (107) — Pictorial Arts Wendy Bayer (107) — ScienceEducational De Ann Richardson (107) — Hobby Kits Nicholas Fitzsimon (10'7) — Handicraft; 2nd, Wendy Bayer (107) Wendy Bayer (107) Home Arts De Ann Richardson (107) — Foods; 2nd, Wendy Bayer (107) Crafts (10-12): Pictorial Arts: 1st — Cheryl Richardson (107) 2nd — Roxanne Bayer (107) 3rd — Walter Gossage (117) Science -Educational: 1st — Walter Gossage (117) 2nd — Dena Rychetsky (117) 3rd — Roxanne Bayer (107) Hobby Kits: 1st — Roxanne Bayer (107) Contest awards were as follows: District Points System: Club of the Year — Robstown 2nd — Walter Gossage (117) 3rd — Brent Hrncir (117)

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Handicraft: 1st — John Bayer (10'7) 2nd — Dena Rychetsky (117) 3rd — Marty Purchis (107) Home Arts: 1st — Shelly Studer (117) 2nd — Roxanne Bayer (107) 3rd — Brent Hrncir (117) Foods: 1st — Jeff Pavliska (107) 2nd — John Bayer (107) 3rd — Cheryl Richardson (107) Crafts (13-14): Pictorial Arts: 1st — Steve Richardson (107) 2nd — Mark Purchis (107) Science-Educational: 1st Mark Purchis (107) Hobby Kits: 1st -- Mark Purchis (107) Handicraft: 1st — Steve Richardson (107) 2nd — Mark Purchis (107) Foods: 1st -- Steve Richardson (107) Crafts (15-17) Science-Educational: Diane Pattillo (117) Handicraft: Kay Cardwell (117) Home Arts: Kathy Richardson (107) Foods: Kathy Richardson (107) In all, there were 84 entries in our district YAD. We of District VII youth department feel that 'this is outstanding for only two youth clubs to be participating.

We are proud of you one and all winners as well as losers. We will be rooting for those of you who go on to state and looking forward to seeing each of you back next year; hopefully along with the other youth clubs of our district.

We would like to thank all of the mothers, fathers, and friends who helped put on our day. Without you we could not have 'done it. To name each of you would be impossible, so again, we say THANK YOU! We look forward to working with you again.

Special guests for our day were DYC Marlene Caraway and her husband, Tom, of District V, SYD Dorothy Massey of Temple, Editor Rudy Sefcik and wife Maxine, of West; District VII Sales Rep. Tillie Valohar of Jourdanton; and District VII Rest Home Director Eugene Hrncir of Robstown. Thanks for being with us.

Our judges had a hard job, the scores were close and they worked

long and thoughtfully on each entry. I would like to acknowledge them and again say thank you.

Craft Judges were: Mrs. Barbara Burleson, Floresville, Mrs. Arlene Roemer, Floresville, and Mrs. Rosalee Hoelscher, Floresville Talent Judges: Miss Kathy Zunker, San Antonio; Mrs. Barbara Halupka, San Antonio; Mr. C. W. (Pitts) Halupka, San Antonio.

Special recognition goes to my Substitute DYC Polly Bayer for overseeing the craft show, and to her husband, Bob Bayer, our District VII president, for being our master of ceremonies; both of you did a great job. Again, I say thanks to everybody who helped in any way, you were needed and you are appreciated.

Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska, Dist. Youth Counselor (8-12-74) --SPJST- -

From Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Our youth meeting turned out real good. We had 39 youth present. I was so happy to be back at my old job.

Our contests turned out very good.

The winners in the teen group were: Pattie Stanislav, Laura Leuschner, and Pam Pavelka.

The junior group was divided into groups, 6-9 and 10-12. The 6-9 winners were: Danny F. Slovak, Ronnie Slovak, and Glenn Leuschner. Group 10-12 winners were: Steven Stanislav, Donnie Slovak and Dana Pavelka.

The contests were all fun, just to see who will win.

Tena Urbanek brought the birthday cake.

Let me remind you, not to forget the skating night August 23rd.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Libbie Parma, YL —SPJS 2-LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

A few months ago; while going through some old youth club Picture albums, I ran across the above picture. It crossed my mind that this young couple is once again in the spotlight at Lodge 88 and District V. Yes, they are non other than our king and queen candidates for State Royalty to be held

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 in Dallas, at Lodge 84, on September 8, 1974.

DO YOU REMEMBER? Our lovely queen is Jode Elzner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noel 'Kennedy and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elzner and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Duncan. Jode is 15 years old and in the 10th grade at Waltrip Sr. High School, where she is an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society. Jode has been a member of Lodge 88 all of her life and a very active youth club member.

She is presently secretary of the Teen Youth Club, and has been

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on many different committees through her youth club years. Jode has two brothers, John and Jeff Elzner, who are also very active youth club members. Jode is a fourth generation SPJST member.

Our handsome king is Kenny Broz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broz and grandson of Mr. John Broz, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Walkoviak. Kenny is 17 years old and also a student at Waltrip Sr. High School, where he is a senior this year. After high school, Kenny plans on attending the University of Texas. Kenny has also been a member of Lodge 88 all of his life and has held many offices in the youth club. This year, Kenny is vice president of the Teen Youth Club. Kenny has one sister, Karen Broz who has also been very active in youth club work and is now a leader-in-training.

It has indeed been a pleasure working with Kenny and Jode the past few years. They have both always carried out the duties of their offices to the best of their abilities, and have always been helpful whenever asked to do a special job. We, the members of Lodge No. 88 Youth Club salute you for your outstanding ability and the journey you are about to encounter.

BEST OF LUCK — Jode and Kenny!

Fraternally, Mary F. Wahlberg, YL (8-14-74)

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SNOOK YOUTH CLUB TO HAVE A "COUNTRY STORE"

The Snook SPJST Lodge No. 9 Youth Club is Sponsoring a.

A "COUNTRY STORE" on Sunday, August 25, 1974. Items such as home-canned goods, fresh vegetables, noodles, honey, needlecrafts,. and other crafts will be on hand. ♦ Also at this time, the Snook Firemen are sponsoring their annual Barbecue and Auction. Serving of the barbecue and all the, trimmings will begin at 11 a.m. and continue to 1 p.m. At 1:30 the. auction will begin. ♦ A DANCE will follow — music by THE MUSIC MASTERS of • Bryan. Proceeds will go to one of the community worthy projects.

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, August 7th. It was brought to order by Vice President Renea Koehler.

Under new business, we talked about a swimming party in August, a hayride in September, and a Halloween party in October, to get some inactive members active again.

Under old business, we talked of raising dues. Since we had a lack of participation, it was put off until the next monthly meeting.

State Youth Achievement Day was held at Temple High School on August 18th. I'll tell you about it next time.

Fraternally, Janice Macek (14) (8-12-74) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Dear Members and Readers, Our last meeting, on August 4th, was called to order by our president. All members present recited the pledge of allegiance. The minutes then were read by the secretar y. The treasurer's report was also given.

Under old business, we discussed the State YAD. For new business we received u* invitation from Lodge No. 9, Snook, to attend the Snook Youth Rodeo.

We then discussed a project for the Club. The girls,in our club are going to collect newspaper, and the boys are going to collect aluminum cans. It was decided to buy some household items for Mrs. Walter Ondrasek whose house burned.

Also there were committees assigned as follows: Sunshine — Susan Trcalek, Sheila Hildebrand Refreshment — Jerry Zavodny, David Hildebrand Recreation — EdWard Zavodny, Dickie Dusek Publicity — Donna Trcalek, Melinda Vavra Membership — Melissa Surovik, Albert Surovik Our next meeting will be held on September 1st, after the adult meeting. We hope to see all of you there.

David Hildebrand (14) Reporter (8-14-74)

Wednesday, August 21, 1974

District VI DYC Elsie Brdecka speaking to the Taiton Youth Club at their recent club meeting and picnic held at the American Legion Park.

(Photos submitted by Clare Dorotik)

_ The SPJST Taiton juniors and their parents enjoying an annual SLpicnic Sunday, August 11 at the Am erican Legion Park in El Campo.

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Talton juniors held their regular meeting Sunday, August 11 at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Park in El Campo. President Mary Jo Dluhos called the meeting to order. Sharon Jockey led the pledge and Lisa Blaha said the prayer.

The visitors were Tina Howard, Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Kevin Dorotik, and Karen Dorotik.

We discussed State YAD to be held Sunday, August 18, in Temple.

Birthdays for the month are: Kelly Krutilek, Brian Krutilek, Sharon Yockey, Monica Krpec, and Garland Blaha. They received a cake and gifts.

After the meeting we had our annual summer picnic. We went swimming in the American Legion

Pool, and then had supper in the park. The supper consisted of barbecued chicken, rice, potato salad, homemade bread, pickles, barbecue sauce, birthday cake, cupcakes and punch.

There were 38 members, 17 parents, special guests, Miss Mary Mrnustik, Mrs. Frank Brdecka and Miss Tina Howard, present. I am sure everyone enjoyed the evening.

I would like to thank the parents for the delicious supper.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (13) Treasurer (8-14-74) -SPJST-

NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, On Thursday evening, August 8, Lodge 47 held its regular lodge LODGE

meeting beginning at 8 pmDonna Kohutek, the youth club president, called the August meeting to order at a p.m. and asked Elaine Zavodny to lead the youth club in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the 'United States of America, and the youth club motto.

Kim Mikulats read the roll call and 28 members were present.

After the roll call was read, Kim also read the minutes from the July meeting and the minutes were approved as read.

The birthday celebrants in the month , of August are Donna Kohutek, Jerrie Anne Skrabanek and Stephen Morris. We wish these people a very happy birthday.

The youth club leader, Mr. Howard Stefka, explained to the youth club that if we do not attend the youth club meeting for the month, you are not eligible to come to that month's social.

The social for the month of August is a slumber party at the lodge, from 7 p.m. till 9 a.m. the next day. The party is on the 16th of August till the 17th.

On August 25th, the District II meeting will be held at Taylor beginning at 2 p.m. The children will go swimming, so be sure to bring your swimming suit to Taylor on the 25th of August.

Our youth leader, Howard Stefka, told us that on October 12, we plan to go to Six Flags.

Then on September 5, we are going to have the regular lodge meeting. See You there!

Fraternally, Peggy Mesecke (12) (8-14-74) -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, Vacation days are almost Over for the boys and girls who will be going back to school in West, on August 26th. I will be in the third grade and will have a new teacher, hope she will be as nice as the ones I have had since pre-school days.

I enjoyed all the summer SPJST activities, especially the last one which was at District III camp.

This was my first time at SPJST camp, and I must say that all the activities planned •and new friends I met, were exciting to me. I hope I can go back next year.

Mrs. Nesuda gave me a certificate for being a very good camper.

Many thanks to he .fr and to the

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 other fine people who made camp so enjoyable and to my mother who was one of the chaperones.

We also enjoyed dancing "The Little Black Book" and "Popcorn."

I learned both dances and I still remember them.

Happy school days to all!

Fraternally, Edwin (Bubba) Sefcik (9) (8-14-74) SPJST--

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members and Readers: We are rested from the three days at camp. We all enjoyed the stay.

We are going skating on August 23rd.

We are planning to go to Six Flags, soon.

Fraternally, Vickie Nors (8-14-74) — SPJSTLODGE NO. 4, HALLEiiSVILLE

Dear Readers, Lodge No. 4 held its annual Family Day on August 11th at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. A delicious stew dinner, with all the trimmings, was served at noon. I would like to thank all the cooks for cooking such a good meal.

The youth club held their meeting. We had visitors. We welcomed our new member, Diane Holy. We decided, at the meeting, that we would give $5 to the Cancer Fund as a charity project.

The adult meeting was then held and our guest speaker was Mr. Matt Variek from Victoria. The door prizes were won by: adult, Mrs. Vicky Zak, who received two cans of peaches; youth — Jean Zak, who received one dollar.

Other prizes were won by: 1st — Mrs. Richard Henneke (box of groceries) 2nd Diane Holy (lawn chair) 3rd — Mrs. Charlie Holy (5-lb. bag of sugar) 4th — Mrs. Viola Holy (can or shortening) 5th — Mrs. Selma Drones (can of coffee) 6th — Mrs. Milton Miculka (5lb. bag of flour).

Fraternally, Laurie Chudej (10) (8-13-74)

VESTNIK LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on August 11th. We are planning a trip to Six Flags on September '7th.

Everyone is to meet at the Cox Commission Co., between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

We also discussed camp. Everyone had fun and at least everyone got an award.

Our youth club had a contest for the youth and teens. The girls' contest consisted of guessing the number of beans in a jar. The teens each brought two household hints which were judged.

After the meeting supper was served.

Fraternally, Pattie Stanislav, Teen Reporter (8-14-74) ---SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, The Junior Youth Club meeting began at 8:15 p.m. on August 8th.

The meeting was called to order

by President Donna Kohutek.

Elaine Zavodny led the pledge of allegiance and motto. Secretary Kim Mikulas read the roll call and the minutes. There were 28 members present.

The birthdays in August are Donna Kohutek, Stephen Morris and Jeree Skrabanek.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, September 5th, at 8 p.m.

Next social is a slumber party at Star Hall, scheduled for Friday, August 16th, at 7 p.m., and we leave in the morning at 9. We are to bring sandwiches for the night snacks. The drinks, chips and cookies will be furnished, including milk and cereal for breakfast.

The door prize was won by Eldon Zavodny. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Beth Vanicek (11) (8-13-74) --SPJST--

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Vestnik Readers, The Hallettsville SPJST held its monthly meeting on August 11 at the American Legion Hall, with President Annie Zabransky, presiding.

Roll call was taken with all members present. The treasurer then gave her report followed by

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Our visitors were recognized as Kevin VoelkeL Sissy Zatopek, Clinton, Gilbert and Anthony Henneke.

Under old business a report %SUS given on the tour to Morgan's Portable Building Co. President Annie Zabransky then reported on the YAD and YAD winners.

Under new business it was decided to give $5 to the Cancel. Fund for charity. The activity for this month was not decided.

Door prizes went to: adult — Vicki Zak; youth -- Jean Zak. Other prizes were: awarded to: 1st, Mrs. Richard Heneke, box of groceries 2nd, Diane Holy, lawn chair 3rd, Mrs. Charles Holy, shortening 5th, Selma Grones, coffee 6th, Mrs. Milton Miculka, flour.

Our next meeting will be held on September 15th.

Fraternally, Arlene Zak (12) Secretary (8-13-74) -SPJS r _

LODGE NO. 5S, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, The Hungerford youth club held its last meeting August llth at the home of Mrs. Robert Holmes.

President Peggy Kalina called the meeting to order, while Mona Holmes led us in the song and pledge.

The roll was called and the minites were read Then the dues were ollected.

Under old business, Phyllis Spacek gave us a report on the YAD. New business was a discussion of our going to State YAD. We then drew for door prizes and the winners were Chris Holmes and Sandra Spacek.

The birthday for the month was for Mrs. Kalina.

The meeting was then adjourned.

State YAD was held August 18th in Temple. I hope everybody was ready for it. Congratulations to all the winners!

I would like to say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fillip of El Campo, who are members of Lodge 58, Hungerford.

Fraternally, Chris Holmes (14) Secretary (8-13-741

20 LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, My letter is a little late in coming, but I still would like to congratulate all winners and non-winners who entered tat District VI YAD. Special congratulations to King Ray Orsak and Queen Karen Dorotik who will represent District VI at State Royalty on Sunday, September 8th, in Dallas.

Also, our congratulations to Youth Leader of the Year, Mrs. Barbara Drastata (153). Our club is very proud of it and proud to have her as our youth leader; also to Club of the Year — Lodge No. 30, Taiton; Teenager of the Year, Karen Dorotik; Junior of the Year, Melany Drastata, and Clara Dorotik (a tie).

Winners from our club are: Home Arts: (6-g) — Tammy Drastata, 2nd place (10-12): Melany Drastata, 1st place (13-14): Marilyn Vincik, 1st place Foods: (6-9): Elsa De La Sontas, 1st Susan Wagner, 2nd place Science and Educational: (6-9) David Drastata, 2nd place (13-14) Don Hiavaty, 2nd place, Handicraft: (6-9) Bobby De La Sontas, 2nd (10-12) Melany Drastata, 1st (13-14) Jeanette Hialvaty, 2nd Hobby Kits: (6-9) Susan Wagner, 3rd place (10-12) Cheryl Wagner, 3rd place (10-12) Melany Drastata, 2nd Pictorial Arts: (6-9) David Drastata, 3rd place Individual Talent: (10-12) Melany Drastata, 2nd (13-14) Marilyn Vincik, 1st place Group Talent: (6-12) Melany, Tammy, and David Drastata, 3rd place Our club received second place in the Club of the Year contest.

Congratulations to all!

Our next meeting • was scheduled for August 12 at LW-its Fire Hall.

Melany Drastata, President (8-10-74) -SPJS r LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Vestnik Readers, The lIallettsville Youth Club held its meeting at the American Legion Hall on August 11, with President Annie Zabransky, presiding.

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Roll call was then taken, followed by the treasurer's report. The minutes of the previous meeting were read.

Our visitors were then recognized. They were Sissy Zatopek, Kevin Voelkel, Gilbert Anthony, and Clinton Henneke.

Under old business, the youth leader gave a report on the tour of Morgan's Portable Building Co., and Annie Zabransky gave a report on the YAD. For new business, the youth club decided to give $5 to the Cancer Fund. We did not decide on an activity for this month.

Door prizes went to: child — Jean Zak; adult — Vicki Zak. The other prizes went to: 1st — Mrs. Richard Henneke 2nd — Diane Holy 3rd — Mrs. Charlie Holy 4th — Viola Holy 5th — Selma Grones 6th — Mrs. Milton Miculka Our next meeting will be held on September 15th.

Fraternally, Kathy Zak (11) Reporter (8-13-74) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Friends, I just gat back from Champ Val Verde and I can't say enough good things about it! We had eight kids and one youth leader from our Lodge 130. All of us made new friends and we hope to see• them next year at camp or even better, before. Everything seemed perfect this year at Val Verde — the cool weather, swimming, and the food was even pretty good! I especially liked "Little Black Book" which was fun to dance.

This camp was really exciting, with people and laughter when we had evening parties. We learned a dance to "Popcorn" and at the "Country Fair", we ate some for lc! It seems to me that this was the best year of camp I have ever been to and I would like to thank the chaperones, youth leaders, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Nesuda, and generally the SPJST — all the wonderful people associated with it.

Fraternally yours, Jennifer May (14) Vice President (8-10-74)

Wednesday, August 21 1974 LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, Our last youth club meeting was held August 11, at Lodge 6&, Waco.

This month the juniors had a contest of counting the number of beans in a/ jar. There were 476 beans in the jar. The teens had a contest about household hints.

We had one visitor, David Hamens.

The new members are Lorie Leuschner, Mark Leuschner, Carla Leuschner, and Cathy Trodlock.

We are going skating at Westview skating rink on August 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. On September 7th, we are going to Six Flags. We will meet at the Cox Commission Co., south of West, between 8 and 8:30 a.m. If you are not there by 8:30 a.m., we will leave for Six Flags without you.

Awards were given to the campers in three categories: very good, excellent and outstanding. Receiving awards were: Very Good — Pattie Stanislav, Dana Pavelka, Darmy Slovak, Tammy Towery, Cynthia Kofnovec, and Cindy Slovak.

Excellent — Steven Stanislav and Janice Stanislav Outstanding — Vicki Hors There is going to be a change of meeting date, to September 22nd.

CYnthio. Kofnovec (12) (8-12-74) LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The youth club meeting was held August 11th at Lodge 66. The meeting was called to order. The minutes were read and approved.

We all agreed to go to Six Flags on September Ith. We plan to halve a skating party on August 23. We are still collecting cans and newspapers. The meeting was then adjourned.

After the meeting, we had two contests, for the younger group, the kids guessed the number of beans in the jar, and the older group had helpful hint game.

I hope everyone had fun at camp. With all those activities, who couldn't find something they didn't like.

Our next meeting will be held September 22 at Lodge 66. HOpe to see you there!

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (12) (8-13-74)

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Wednesday, August 21, 1974 LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members, Summer is almost over and it will be back to school once again.

Camp at Bastrop was great. Mrs. Vavra did a good job in planning our camp.

Our "indoor rodeo" was well attended. Everyone had a good time! — even some of the grandmas! We had selected our Honorary Grand-

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mother for our 1974-75 year. She is Mrs. Minnie Kovar of Snook.

Welcome, Grandmother Kovar!

On Sunday, August 25, we're having a "country store" at the lodge. We will have on hand: home-canned vegetables, noodles, honey, stuffed animals, crafts, and other items. Remember, youth members, have your articles at the lodge no later than 10:30 a.m..

We would like for all of you to attend. The Snook Firemen are also having their annual barbecue and auction at this time.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., September 7. Please come and bring a friend.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (11) (8-16-74)

Death Claims Paid During July, 1974 TEMPLE, TEXAS AUGUST 1, 1974 Death Claim No. Name 11453 11454 11455 11456 11457 11458 11459 11460 11461 11462 11463 11464 11465 11466

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12 Teofil Sassin 20 Angela Aloise Zrubek 81 Josef Jane 88 Lydia Phillips 84 Wilson Ray McManus 23 Ludvig Orsak Emma Rosenauer 165 33 Mildred J. Syptak Joseph Martin Kostiha 92 11 Leo Mueller 20 Bettie Mann 95 Theresa Kovar 17 Donna Sebesta 130 Will A. Nesuda

11487 Bedr. (Ben) Pavelka

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11468 11469 11470 11471 11472 11473 11474 11475 11476

Frank I. Marek Albert Ctvrtlik Fred A. Wehrmann Olivia Huff Isidor John Srnolik Charles Gajdica Richard Junek Leo Roy Wolter Bertha Subik

29 54 39 68 58 54 9 40 88

11477 11478 11479 11480 11481 11482 11483

W. H. Etlinger Aloisie Zajicek Raymond Zajicek Alfred S. Gaidosik Frank J. Zapalac Jerry Manasek Melie Sutton

165 15 15 81 81 79 147

Location Weimar Granger Needville Houston Dallas Moravia Moulton Bleiblerville Fort Worth Schulenburg Granger Seymour Caldwell Dallas

Date of Admission

6- 1-16 5- 6-70 4- 9-16 12- 7-13 5-22-72 7-12-35 2- 8-38 8-20-68 4-20-13 3-13-10 1- 2- 21 5-16-25 3- 2-73 9-22-17 & 6-17-35 11- 1-14 & Elk 10- 3-33 3- 1-72 Taylor 3-16-13 West 12-12-20 Bryan 6-16-50 Nelsonville Hungerford 2-11-54 4- 8-18 West 7- 2-22 Snook 6-14-49, Hillje 6- 9-22. & Houston 12-15-53 7-21-50 Moulton 6- 9-12 Buckholts 2- 3-39 Buckholts 1-10-46 Needville 12- 9-55 Needville Corpus Christi 2-25-38 2-29-44 Jourdanton

Date of Death 6-17-74 6-18-74 6-18-74 6-10-74 6- 4-74 6-24-74 5-26-74 6-19-74 5- 4-74 6-23-74 7- 4-74 6-27-74 7- 2-74 5-23-74

Age 79 55 80 77 37 70 65 48 92 86 88 86 18

7- 3-74 7-4-74 7- 4-74 7- 8-74 6-21-74 6-17-74 7-11-74 6-25-74 7-13-74 8-24-74

48 78 78 69 69 81 70 75 81

5-21-74 7-10-74 7- 8-74 6-21-74 6-29-74 6- 9-74 7-16-74

71 83 61 54 68 59 71

Certificate No. A-2997 C-47618 A-6457 A-521 0-54020 C-2680 0-4308 0-42662 A-3975 A-900 A-8118 B-49 0-56669 A-15347 & B-1361 A-3425 & B-855 C-53233 A-4590 A-15353 0-10653 B-4830 A-15066 A-8446 0-10205 A-11567 & Pd-up 912 K-55 A-747 0-4904 C-8319 B-4630 0-4326 0-7261

To the survivors of our deceased brothers and sisters, the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, expresses its heartfelt sympathy.

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

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Items of Interest — A weekly public service feature from the Texas State Department of Health

J.E. PEAVY, M.D., Commissioner of Health

Mention a case of childhood poisoning and one generally thinks of a host of potentially lethal household substances which the child could have imbibe.d, not knowing the dangers involved.

But officials at the State Health Department are quick to emphasize that the dangers of poisoning are not restricted to items within the home. Potential sources of poison thrive in badkyards and gardens all across Texas. The little known sources of these poisons— common, garden-variety plants.

Most plants are harmless. Many are poisonous under certain conditions. A few are poisonous under nearly all conditions. More than 700 species of plants in the United States are known to have caused death or illness. Each year, about 12,000 children in this country chew and swallow potentially poisonous plants.

The poisonous nature of a plant is caused by the presence of one or more kinds of substances. There are some substances which are themselves toxic to animals: an alkaloid, for example, is the toxic principle in poison hemlock. Other substances are initially harmless but may decompose to form toxic products soon after being eaten — an example is glucoside, a sugar produced in wild cherry which changes to form the highly toxic prussic acid. Some substances are formed by the action of microorganisms on plants: a fungi on moldy hay forms decomposition products, some of which may be toxic. Still other substances are absorbed directly from the soil and stored in harmful quantities in the tissues of certain plants: selenium, for example, may be found in some species of locoweeds, or potassium nitrate may be present in oats.

To the average person, the term "oeisonous nlant" sumests one' that

poisons upon contact, causing a mild or severe dermatitis or skin irritation. Texas certainly has its fair share of the plants known to be capable of causing such irritations, say State Health Department officials. Possibly the most fa.miliar are the leaves, bark, and fruit of poison ivy and poison oak.

But did you know that hairy leaves and stems of parsnip and lady slippers, the milky juice of spurges, and the leaves of the cultivated primrose are also causes of dermatitis? Lily bulbs and stalks, stinging nettles, and vanilla beans likewise have toxic qualities, and are capable of producing severe skin irritations.

Most poisonous plants are harmful only when they are eaten. In the case of nitrate-containing plants, the nitrate content is reduced to the toxic substance. This substance then enters the blood stream and changes the red pigment of the blood in such a way that it is inca.palble of transporting oxygen to body tissues. The result is suffocation.

Poisonous mushrooms, mostly toadstools, cause more than 100 fatalities in this country each year.

Daffodil bulbs, larkspur seed lily of the valley flowers, and jasmine berries are all harmful if eaten. So, too, are the leaves of the poinsettia and oleander bush, and all parts of buttercups, rododendrons, and laurels. In some plants, only particular parts are toxic. A classic example is the rhubarb which has a perfectly edible stalk, but contains a deadly poison in the leaf.

If you are exposed to a poisonous plant, immediately wash the contact area, with laundry soap and water to remove toxic resins.

Measures can also be taken to prevent the accidental eating of plants. Keep children away from ntantc and teach them not to chew

Wednesday, August 21 1974 plant stems or to put plant parts, such as berries or bulbs, in their mouths.

If your child does eat a plant, and you are uncertain whether it is poisonous, immediately call a doctor. He, in turn, will contact one of the 21 Poison Control Centers near you for emergency medical and antidote Information.

Take your child to the Emergency Room of the nearest hospital, and if possible, 'bring a piece of the suspected plant with you so it can be analyzed for possible toxic substances.

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REUNION, A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING The 9th Luksa reunion was held on August 4th, at 11 a.m. in the Cyclone SPJST Lodge No. 24 building.

A basket lunch of chicken, ham, sausage, dressing, potato salads, and a variety of vegetables plus a nice variety of pies, cakes, kolache, cookies, and pudding was served to a little over one hundred people.

The business meeting was called to order by Glenn Psencik and a small memorial service was conducted by Carol Chervenka in honor of the deceased members who passed away since our last reunion.

Esther Luksa read the minutes from the last reunion and Marvin Luksa gave the treasurer's report.

The oldest descendant present for the reunion was Ray Sodek, who is 82 years old; the youngest was Mark Haisler, seven months; the oldest married couple was Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sodek, who were married for 61 years; the youngest married couple was Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Novosad, married one year; and Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Fuller, came from out of state (Tulsa, Okla.)The door prize was won by Cindy Chervenka. The Haisler family provided us with some great dancing music for our entertainment.

All in all we had a great family get-together with relatives coming from Corsicana, Blanco, Bryan, Caldwell, Hitchcock, Dallas, Sn College Station, Rogers, Temple, and Oklahoma. Thanks to everyone for making it such a great family reunion.

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Carol Chervenka, Rmift. 1 R.ncrprc 71154;11,

Ve sttedu 21. srpna 1974

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 ROtNiK 62 — eiSLO 33 21. SRPNA 1971

ODDIL DOPISOVATELU ZPRAVY OD flADU 88, HOUSTON Jaro, leto, podzim, zima, u Pate ho tadu, to nema iadnY yYznam.

Vtechny podniky jsou yypracovane celY rok dopteclu a malo kdy se stane fie nektere ustanovene datum se musi zmenit. Nedele 25. srpna jest jedna takova, naplanovana doptedu a jiz se take potad:a ne kolik let. PM slavi "navrat vtech Mena, tedy "Homecoming' Ovteni, nikdy se nestane, aby ka.ZdY Clen tadu se teto oslavy zneastnil, ale z osmi tiSic Menu jistST poeet bude ptitomen. Je to clobra ptilettost seznamit se s novYmi dleny a zase se sejit se svYrni ptatell a ulit pekne stravenou nedeli.

ChutnY obed bude podavan v 11.30 vtern elenfun zdarma a proto nezapomente vat elenskY listek. Iloste si mohou pochutnat na dobrem obecle za $2 (dospeli) a Mi. za $1,25. Nezapomelite, ee je to jiZ tutu nedeli 25. srpna, Bratr Louis KusY se nachazi jeden tYden ye Twelve Oaks nemoc nisi na dilkladne prohlidce. Pfeji bratru Kusemu. aby v ge dopadlo dobte, doposud nenatli nic vaZne navttevu manho. V nedeli Zelky Albiny a vnuka. Ptinesli mu krasnou kytici eerstyYch kvetin, aby mu jeho svetnici C. 120. Doufam, e bratr KusY bude moci opustit nemocnici v brzke dobe.

Sestra Ara :. krabanek, manZelka velmi znameho "Uncle Joe Skra -

banka" ji2 delsi dobu churavf a Vein nemocnYm dent= pteji velmi ji postraciame u nateho tadu brzke uzdraveni c. na shledorru a Narozeninoveho krouilcu. Dues u tao'u v nedeli 25. srpna, na vYzjsem zavolala telefonem, abych se namne ()slave "Setkanf v gech dledozvedela. jak seStra Skraba,nek po • tadu dislo 88." kraduje a bylo me sdeleno, ze se Se sesterskym pozdravem citi pornerne dobte. Velmi me to Frances Olexa• potetilo a pi•eji scstie mnoho zdra —sp.isrvi.

TAK VAELICOS VZdy je nam Tito a mame smuPik Anekka Houdkova tek, kdy smutna zprkva postihne MinulY tYden se roznesla zde nate dobre ptateie a eleny. Bratr zprava, 'ke pan Louis TobernY doBill Vornsand ztratil svoji milou trpel po dlouhe nemoci. Byl pi, del matku, Emilii Vornsand, ktera ze- si dobu vaine nemocen a smrt mu mtela ye dtvrtek 8. srpna ve veku byla vykoupenim. Pan TebdrnY byl 75 let po kratti nemoci; pochc- mankelem naS- 1 dlouholete dlenky vand byla v sobotu 10. srpna v Kroukku sestry Marie Toberne. ZaSchulenburg, Tx. Vyslovuji uptim- nechave, dva syny a d ye dcery. Pe • nou soustrast cele rodine. hiten byl z Pohtebniho zavodu Bratr Joe a Albina Dvotak bycili Weiland-Merrtit na Grove Hill ht.na forme v Iowa Colony, Tx. Bratr bitove. Nati sestke vyslovujeme uJoe je jiZ na odpodinku po naolik pkimnou soustrast a dobremu kralet, ale byl zamestnan po dvacet janu vee'n2 klid po zivotnim beji.

MinulY tyden zdejti noviny pki let jako fidie tkolniho busu do nesly v jejich obrazkove sekci pelt Alvin, Tx. a po celou tu dobu mel tu nejmenti nehodu, cot je ne pojednani o krajanu Petrovi na dnetni dobu jedineene. Joe a Spurnem (on si to po americku plSpurney) ze Spokane, Wash.

Albina se po dva tYdny tesili navttevou syYch deli a zvlatte vnou-, Tento krajan jest vrchnim martae Cat, Dcera Janet. pro ydana za, rem Svetove vYstavy v tem f'tfite, Gene Mallott; d ye dceruticy Karel Ictera nta jette trvat dealt tfi rneFf, a Karen jsou z Astoria, Oreg. Syn ce. VYstava se nachazi na. 50 akJoe Dvotak s jeho genuAkou Faye rech ye Spokane a odekava se. to a tin hoti Keith, Jode a Brian jsou at ukonei se 31. kijna, ke pry pro, ze Smithville, Va. Ovtem, ze bp.- jde dvetmi vYstavy asi test bleka a decleeek radi uvideli sve • navAtevnik0 Pan SpurnY byl vy obrazen se svou rodlnou (manieldeti a zvlatte vnoueata, ktere dym rokem jsou protcyle je kou a etytmi Mini) na ptedni vidl jenom jednou do roka ro prazd strance magazinu. Co se me nejninach. Po dvou tYclnech se opet vice libilo, ke pan SpurnY se ptiznal ale mail krasne vzpominky ke svemu eeskemu ptvodu a byl na nej hrdy a tak to ma. bit. Ja aZ do p •ittiho reku.

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bych mu ze srdce ptala mnoho dal rich dspecht do budoucna, at' ho jeho prace zavede kamkoliv.

MinulY tYden jsem inluvila s pani James Wiliifordovou, kterd se pied nekolika dny navratila ze sveho vYletu do C'eskoslovenska se syYmi rodiei, Frank JuticovYmi. Ely la cele, nadtena krasou stare vlasti a velmi se jim tam vtem libilo. Napied si prohledli Prahu, ktere pry ye svete neni rovno a pak se vydali na zajezd ptes Nemecko, Rakousko, Mad'arsko a Yugoslavii. ttikala me. to ze vtech mest, Praha se jim nejlepe libila a Vided byla na druhera mist& Nejvetti dojern na ni udelala eistota a potadek v 6eskYch mestech, nikde ani papir ku a vte umetene a upravene. Lid velmi ptatelskY a ochotnY. Aikala, to byli v Konopigti, v 'Mote (cot nun! daleko od mista odkud pochazela nate maminka), v Tfeboni a jinde. Vtude se jim libilo. Take me pani Willifordova 'ie nyni je jette vice hrda na s ytj eeskY ptvod, kdyei videla, odkud jej; pra rodiee ptitli. Teti me, ic se mea tt'astne se vratili. li Take z Hodonina me dotal peknY listek s deveaty v krojicb z Podluti od nak elenky Anetky Janeekove, kterd, je tam na yttevou a vrati se nekdy koncem srpna.

• to tam dost pteprchava, ale tam kde one, byla, to budou snit dobrou drodu. Tegim se, to ptitelkyne Janeekova me sdeli, kde vtude byla a co videla na Morave a Slovensku.

Poblite Helena, Montana, pestuji nyni raneeti buvoly eili bisony na syStch raneich a pa tomto mass je velke. poptdvka, ac 'je o 25 at 50 procent dratti net maso hovezi.

Restauranty maji btivoli maso na jidelnim listku. Roy Houck, majitel bitvoliho ranee ma, 50tisic alrrovY ran g poblide Pierre, So. Dakota a krmi 3,500 buvol y na svem majetku. Kdysi hrozilo bisontrn pine vyhlazeni, kdyt nesvedomiti lido je zabijeli jen pro Mich Wig, ale jak vlada zakroeila, zase se stada bisont na Zapade mnoti.

Disneyland v Anaheim, Cal., jit letos oslavuje slid 20. vYroel othvteni a snad 130 miliont navttevni kft protlo branami tohoto zabavni ho mista, za 19 let trvani. Disney investoval pry 17 miliont do toho parku, ale to jit za to Iota bylc Cla,'"no vraceno. Toto misto le stale

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Vderejk dallaske noviny ptinesly opravdu pane pojednaW o krajanu panu Jerry Bartotovi od tadu 130. Tento mladY a snativY krajan a obchodnik byl zvolen do vYboru obchodni komory banky Fair Park, kde bude svou radou einnYm v obchodnich stycich zminene hanky.

Mimo toho ma krajan mnohe zodpovednosti v obeanskYch, civilnIch vecech sveho mesta. Je zapojen do rodieovskeho-ueitelskeho spolku, do brovolnik v ueitelskem programa North Dallas Obchodni komote, Cancer Society, Press Club a otcovskY klub Preston Hollow Dad's Club a mnoho jinYch. Je graduantem SMU University a dtivejti ditstojnik v United States Air Force a i tam path k nekolika klubtim. Je opravdu einnYin a jiste nam kraja ntm dela velkou east svkin. chovanim. Gratulujeme mu k nove ziskane hodnosti a ptejeme mu :le dobre na dalti cestu tivotem. Pan Bartot" je syn mantelt W. EartotovYch a jeho maminka, je elenkou nageho Kroutku.

—SrJar§ICt KROUtEli 2EN V ENNIS

Nate srpnova schtize se nam dos ti pekne yydatila. Ptitornno bylo 20 elenek a panove Polatek, Vrla, Joe a Vilem Houdek.

Postradaly jsme sestry, ktere z jist:ych ptiein mezi nami nebyly.

Vytizen pozdrav od sester Zvolanek a Tupy. Sestra Olga Ewing odjela do Virginia na navnevu sve rodiny.

Byla jsem mile pfekvapena kdyt na mojf tadost o navody do kuch.at ky jsem obdriela dopis od pl. Lydia Ondraeek z Chicaga a v nem osm dobrYch receptft za ktere Srdeene dekujeme a take sestry Tupy a Zvolanek poslaly 'rata, dva.

Doufam, to se nam sejde dosti recepta abychom si mohly kuchatku natiskriout.

Kroutek gratuluje sestte Bettie Houdkove nebot` se stala podruhe prababiekou, kdyi u jejiho vnuka pana a pani Larry Houdek v Albuquerque, N.M. dostali 4. srpna malou dcerutku Christie Ann. Progila se deka sestte Tupy. Sestra Antonie Novak darovala Kroutku latku na deku.

Pimove Vilern a Joe Houdek ptispell penetitYm darkem , do nagi pokiadny.

Warn ttedrYm darctim patti nat. dik.

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Sleena Sylvia LatnovskY, dcera nati sestry ptedsedkyne a pana Franka Latnovskeho, odletela na etyti tydny s trYpravou do zamoti a nayttiyi zajimava mista v Holandsku, Nemecku, Rakousku, Oeskoslovensku, Mad'arsku a Jugoslavii. V Praze stravil etyti dny s rodinou LatnovskYch, se kterou se seznamila pied dverna lety, kdyi byla navgtevou v Kladne, v rodiati pana Lailnovskeho. Ptejeme Sylvii pe.icnY vYlet a lit'astnY navrat domt.

Narozeniny v srpnu maji sestry Annie Mullins, Annie Valela Rotena Tupy, Ann Zvolanek a Mary Novak. Ptaly jsme jim vte dobre do daltich let.

ISestra Marie Poles& zhotovila panenku a ptistrojila po starodesku, s nabira,nou sukenkou, zasterkou a bonitek na hlave a darovala Kroutku ke zponeteni. Panenka by la moc hezka, a ziskala ji sestra Marie (Venda) Latnovsky.

Mile sestry, nage pti gti schftze se bude konat 12. zati tak se dostavte v pinem poetu. Dostali jsme dobrY degt` a pekne se ochladilo.

S pozdravem Rena Zazvorka

OZNAMENi SCIlili Podzimni schtze I. okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 29. zati 1974. flAd eislo 13, Dime Box, bude hostem.

Dalgi informace pozdeji! * * Podzimni schitze II. okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 25. srpna 1974 v Taylor, v sini AmerickYch Legionatil v Murphy Park, ye 2 hodiny.

• * Podzimni schtize III. okrsku se bude konat v nedeli 15. zati 1974.

Add Jaromir dislo 54, West, bude hostem. * * Podzimni schtize V. okrsku se bude konat v sini AmerickYch Legionatti v Crosby, dne 6. tijna 1974. ftady eislo 65 a 91 v Crosby budou hasty.

• * Podzimni schtze VI. okrsku se bu de konat v nedeli 6. tijna, 1974 v Hillje, Texas. Rad eislo 50, El Cam ro bude hostem.

Petr Aablatura Podzimnf schaze VII. okrsku bude se konat v nedeli 3. listopadu 1974. Rad eislo 133, San Antonio, bude hostem.

Ve stfedu 21. srpna 1974

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UeIne se (.,esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce petadvacita — Lesson 25 Numerals -- tislovky CARDINAL ORDINAL 1 jeden prvni (first) jedna (prey) jedno 2 dva druhk (2nd) dve 3 th tieti 4 etyfi etvrtf 5 pet pat* 6 gest Best* 7 sedm sednik 8 osm osm devet devatf 10 deset (*saty 11 jedenact jedenactk 12 dvanact dvanactk 13 tiinact tiinktf 14 'amid etrnactt 15 patnact ratnact* 16 gestnact gestnact* 17 sedmnact sedmnactk 18 osmnact osmnactf 19 devatenact devatenact* 20 dvacet dvacat* 21 dvecet jeden dvacit* prvni or jedenadvacet or jedenadvacal* 30 tilcet tiicatk 40 etyficet etyiicat* 50 padesit Trades-US, 60 gedesit gedesat* 70 sedmdesat edmdesitS7 80 osmdesit osmdesatk 90 devadesit devadesatjr 100 sto sty 200 dve ste dvoustt 300 tit sta tfistk 400 etyii sta etykstir 500 pet set p'etistk 600 gest set gestist*

Jeden, jedna, jedno; dva, dye, etyii (for all 3 genders) stand for adjectives agreeing in gender, num ber, and case with the noun they qualify.

Dva and dye have an old dual number inflection dvou, dvema (like rukou nebo rukama); oba and obe; obou obema. * Usage examples: Od tii do etyk.

Ve dvou dnech. Ve tiech dnech. S tferni koiimi.

Jedni means 'the ones' but druzi means "the others". Jedny, jedna are used with the plural: jedny housie, jedna kamna.

In the nominative case, the nouns and adjectives are in the genitive plural after these numbers: pet vellijrch dotal piijdu v lest hodin Instrumental: s peti velkym1 domy Locative: o gesti hodinich Gen. plural: je zde pet lidi.

Itylo tam dvacet lidi. Kolik jich bylo?

Indefinite Numeral Mnoho, kolik, tolik, nekolik, are all indefinite numerals. Approximate number is expressed by the words: asi, skoro, or na: bylo tam NA padesat lidi.

Malo (little, few) is invariable in adjective use: Pig i si s nekolika mato piateli.

Pirl (polovina, polovice) and etvrt do not change: Od pill 'geste do etvrt na devet. * There is a special class of 'minerals indicating different kinds of individual objects (generic numerals): Dvoji (twofold), troji, etvrt*, paterk, g esterk, devaterk, desaterk, ste rjr, tisicerk. These answer the question; kolikerk? (of how many dif ferent kinds?)

Ex.: Marne dvoji vino, eervene a Ve gker* (all kinds of .. : total, universal).

Nominal forms — dvoje, trole, elven% pater* — are used with nouns having a plural number:

dvoje noviny — not d ye noviny troje kalhoty — not tii kalhoty etvero. patero, gestero, desatero Multiplicatives (eisloirky nasobne) Dvojnasobnk> trojnastbn*, gestinisobnkr etc.: (double, triple, mul tiplied by six).

Dvakrat, stokrat are adverbs.

Distributives are formed by using the preposition "po" — po jednom, po dvou, po-teeth, po peti, etc. (one at a time .po prve, po druhe, p0 tieti — the first time etc.)

Fractions The denominator ends in — ina: jedna polovina ( 1/2): jedna tietina (1/3); jedna etvrtina (1/4); d ye petiny (2/5); pet gestnactin (5116) etc.

Four squared — etyii na druhou; five cubed — pet na tfeti.

Look up or ask an adult to help you with any words in this lesson you do not know.

-SPJSTINDIE PROZ1VA TPIKE

Dny, ktere v tomto Case proliva Indie, jsou nejteedi od chvile, kdy ziskala nezavislost. Toto tvrzeni se nezaklada na nynej gich hospodaiskkch potigich, ale take na jinjrch faktech. Z Indie tota kalclodenne pkichazeji zpravy o nepokojich, srilaach s path', demonstracich a dlouhotrvajicich stavkach. Neni mogne se vyhnout dojmu, ie vlada a vladnouci Celoindickk nacionalni kongres maji velke starosti s uklidnenim situate v zemi.

Krome toho, jak se zda, nejvice star ostS vyplkva ze skuteenosti ze dochazi k rozkolu i mezi temi silarni, ktere bojuji o pokrok v Indii. Tak se zeslabuje odpor proti pravicovjon kruhfim, ktere se nevybiravkmi prostiedky :ma gi vie mane dosahnout s ykch politickkch 14epokoje, ktere v poslednim case otfasaji indick*mi staty Gudgarat, Bihar a jinkini, mail SiCe rozdilne ptieiny, avgak spoleene je podezreni,ige je nekdo podnecuje. Ministerska pfedsedkyne Indira Gaud hiova i sama potvrdila , 4e piedsts,vuji fitok na samotne demokraticke zflizeni v zemi.

Last opozice tvrdi, ze jsou spon tani reakci na neusta1k vzrfist cen, nedostatek potravin, nezamestnanost, korupci atd. Av gak Konfrresni strana, KornunistIcka strana India a sama vlada z nepokojt. obviiMji

26 extremisty, profatisticke skulpiny, ktere loupe a nasili povauji za prosttedky dosageni politickych cat. Mnozi poslanci v parlarnente vyjacifili mineni, a za pokoji v Indii stoji zahranieni mot nosti neptatelsky naladene proti Indii.

Vettina, odpovednYeh lidi v zemi sdili no,zor, ze podnecovateli yeech nepokoja jsou ptedevAim pravicovYch organizacf.

Silu techto teroristickYch orgaT nizaci vtak piece neni tfeba pteceTytc organizace tatii nema j i hlub§1 oporu v AirokYch lidovYch masach a nebezpeenYmi se stava- zveda v pravidelnYch intervalech jf pouze ye chvilich ostrich krizi. talc, to pod nim mohou proplout Vainost nynejS1 'situate je prave i velke zaoceanske lode. v tom, de se hospodafske, krive sta Z easopisu Jednota le vice prohlubuje a politicks vzta -SPJ8Tby komplikuji a zosauji.

POSLEDNi RUDEHO PLIME Vial:la a Kongresni strana byly upozorneny, si podporu levicoPielozil Josef Vora! vYch stran mohou zabezpeeit pouRoman od Zane Grey ze tak, kclyt" budou energieteji bejovat za realizaci spoleeensko-hosPokradovani podatskYch reforem, respektive, 8ecle mraky brzy zahalily slunce, kdy‘i odstrani velke ekonomicke roz Mariana opet pocitila chlad vetru. dily a Ictivdy. Vlada zase upozor- Zahalila se opet do plate. Ridie zariuje levici, ze otevtenou konfron- bodil z cesty od Mesy na, sever a jel tad s vladou jedna proti vlastnim kotlinou, z niZ" Mariana nem.ela dale zajmtm, nebot` se prave tim vytva- keho rozhledu. Cesta vedla nejdtive tf ptda pro silnej§ii ptsobeni pra- po plead ptde, pak stoupala po vicovYch kruht, ktere v nynejAi diouhem svahu na vysokou planinu nestabilni hospodafske situaci mo- jen ticice zelenou rostlinstvem a v hou bit nebezpeene. dali jednotvarne gedou. Zde Indian Vzhledem k popsane vnittni si- pustil vaz nejvyeti rychlosti a jeli tuaci v Indii rnteeme usouclit, talc rychle a hluone, de Mariana neproll.iva take, ba dokonce osudne mela mnoho z cesty. Ptece vtak se chvfle. divala stkidave na obe strany, chteZ easopisu Jednota jic veecko videti. Na vYchode byla -SPJSTrozervana linie modre pddy nebo NEFVET gt ZVEDACt MOST V znadici patrne nejakY ka EVROPE non. Na zapade jedinou vkznad Tato velika ocelova konstrukce nejAi veci bylo velke bile uskali, o se zveda kadde dve hodiny. Ham- samote stojici, s plochYm vrchobursk, pt stay, nejvet§i namotni lem a holSr mi svahy. Ukazalo se ptistav v Nemecke spolkove repub- brzy, a gede temno vpiedu je lice, dostal novS, objekt — nejva- snih, prudce se 'Zenouci boute, kte §1 most sveho druhu v Evrope. Po ra podrobila Marianu none zkou g dvouletfich pracich byl objekt do-ce.Zabotil kejdoS'atu koneen a jeho vSistayba stala 42 limce plaSU a schoulila se. Zatim milion6 zapadondrnecOch marek. mijel Cas a s nim i mile. Kdyi se Timto zpilsobem bylo uskutedneno boute ptehnala a slunce opet sviti prvni pozemni spojeni mezi v3•Tchod lo, octla se Mariana v S'iroke derni a zapadni east! ptistavu, velmi vend kotline s piseenSrmi svahy, utitet6ne pro stale rostouci obchod kondicimi nizkSrmi skalisky, jichZ ni ruch. 106 mettil dlouhou stied- mokre plochy se ted` Jelly. ni mostu Kattwyk zveclaji dvo, Ve dye hodiny Indian zastavil synchronisovane motory za celkem viz pied Red Sandy, obchodni sta tti minuty z nejnizsf polohy (6-8 nici tvrzi podobnou, stOjici vysoko metru nad vodni hladinou) do ma- na ohromnem piseenem svahu. Ob Ximalni vise 53,8 metru. Most se chodnici, dva mladi mutt, byli pra

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Neivetii zvedaci most v Evrope ye talc fislueni a laskavi jako Paxtonovi Mariana byla skuteene rada, Z"e si .mohla zahtati sve zmrzle tva te, Wei a ruce. OlachocInici uvedli Mariann do podkrovi nad kramem.

Bylo tarn teplo a mistnost byla neobytejne fitulna a malebna sySrmi pokrYvkami, kotieky a jinYmi indianskYmi rupenimi pracerni. Jak pfflerne stenal vitr venku!

Z okna tohoto domu naskytl se Mariane neobyeejnY pohled, kterY ji ikouziovala throve). odpuzoval.

Jak bylo vte piste a smutnel se, k'e se ona ohromna kotlina pro stira, na v'Sechny svetove strany.

Ttriky vody leskly se pod nizko visicim nebem. Rostlinstva bylo to tak main, ze ojedinele kefe podohaly se zvitattm. Nad pustinou zvedala se akupina bilYch skal, smele do vfee se tyeicich a pustYch, vyhloda nYch Z'ivly do podivnYch a nepravidelnYch fitvart. Tito skaly koneily na jihu nahle ptikrou stenou, obracenou k jihu. SirokY pruh skvr nits pfidy, poutte Uhl ji od svahe eerne Noche hory na vYchode. Mariana videla jak tato plocha vysoeina se Ohne do dalky a pozvolna rniizi n severu. Sledujic obzor dile k zapadu zpozorovala nable nelasnou purpurovou a bilou ban hory. Tato upoutala na dlouho jell pohled. Skorem se zdala neskuteenou, tak hlubokY byl jeji purpur, talc ethericka byla jeji "To je hora?" otazala se jednoho obchodnika.

"Ovgem," odpovedel, "Je to stars Nothsis Alan. Indieni jej uctivaji."

Ve stkedu 21. srpna 1974 Mariana, se vratila zase k vozu, kde Indian seal eekaje na ni.

Skorem ji nebylo pkijemne, 'to tak rychie uhaneji pouSti. Neponecha,valo ji to casu na vnimani a tim merle na pozorovara Venovala to chvilku osade Red Sandy. Mela svou krasu, ale drsnou. Nebylo to Z'ivota ani ruchu. Oervene barvy pre vlaclaly, ale nevynikly na,d ostatni.

SplY'valy s hnecicill â–ştou, hnedou, slezovou a Sedou. Snad nizko visici mraky pfisobily tento dojern zasmuTicho bylo tisnive.

Cestou pies piseitou kotlinu zpo zorovala Mariana trnave jezdce se z pozadi skal. Divala se, jak se stale zvetSuji at" se s nimi setkali a minuli je — dva indianske mute a jednu genu, jedouci na chundelatSrch konicich a majici za sedly pokr"Yvky a ovel kuze. %ena byla zavalita, odena vev olnST, Spina vt sat, mela teilopadnou temnou tvat a neuspokadane vlasy. Tito Indiani vyhlfteli malene jen z dal10% Potom nastala hodina za niz vfiz supel po piseite ceste, vetSinou do vrchu a rk'hled byl otevtenV jen na vSfehodni strane. Zde nabSrvala ona dlouha, eerna, plocha, hora jeSte mohutnejSich rozmeril. Houfy konikfi tvofily skvrny na Sedozelene pfx Na pokraji hkbetu objevil se indianskS7 jezdec, klusal podle neho a dodaval vflevu trochu divokos

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"Hogan" Indianska chata," fekl.

Jak byla hruba a primitivni! Potteby Indianfi a jejich potadavky ve pfieine pohodli byly jiste velml male.

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SPJST Calendar FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Aug. 23, — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Aug. 30 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m., public is invited Friday, Sept. 6 — Social Night; 7:30 p.m., public is invited Saturday, Sept. 7 — Public dance; 8:30 p.m., Billy Uptraor and the Makers Sunday, Sept. 8 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m. Initiation ceremonies for new members -SPJSTLodge No. 9, Snook

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Work Day also, Youth Club to meet at the hall at 1:30 p.m. to go play miniature golf.

Sunday, Aug. 25 — Fireman's Barbecue Sunday, Sept. 1 — Lodge meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7 — Youth Club meeting at 1:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 18, Elgin

Sunday, Sept. 22 — Second Annual Picnic at Elgin Memorial Park, beginning with noon meal.

Monthly meeting will be held at this time -SPJSTLodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Hall)

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five Sunday, Aug. 25 — Private lease Saturday, Aug. 31 — Wedding dance (Ledbetter-Zabeik) — Jerry, Butch & The Gentries. $2.00 per person (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

--SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Sept 7 — Fred Smith and The Country Edition Saturday, Sept. 28 — Charlie Patak and The Country Boys (polka) Monthly meeting every 2nd Wednesday night of month, 8 p.m.

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

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 31 — Tommie Vanek and Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 14 — Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Saturday, Sept. 28 — Vrazels Sunday, Oct. 6 — 75th Anniversary celebration, all day; dinner 11:30 till?; music by Hilmer Dahl during dinner; program at 2 p.m.; free dance 4 to ?; music by Jodie Dubee, Louis Steffek and The Shackles; supper served at 5 p.m.

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 24 — Fiddle Swingsters Saturday, Aug. 31 — Pavelka Orch.

Saturday, Sept. 7 — The Starlites Sunday, Sept. 8 — Lodge meeting Saturday, Sept. 14—The Versatiles Saturday, Sept. 21 — A. J. and The Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 28 — Jerry and The Melody Five -SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Aug. 24 — Music Masters Saturday, Aug. 31 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five -8 I • J8TLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Aug. 24 — Jef and The Kickers Friday, Aug. 30 — Triumphs -SPJS •rLodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Aug. 24 — Hi-Toppers Tuesday, Aug. 27 — Choral practice Saturday, Aug. 31 — Vrazel Polka Band (Dress policy: Ladies, dresses; Men, no blue jeans).

--seJsrLodge No. 54, West

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Kocian wedding reception and dance Sunday, Aug. 25 — Annie Nors shower Monday, Aug. 26 — Youth club meeting, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2 — Wedding reception and dance Sunday, Sept. 15 — District ITI meeting. Dinner will be served Saturday, Sept. 21 — Dudik wedding reception and dance

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Aug. 24 — Arnold Schiller and the Serenaders Saturday, Aug. 31 — Leo, Majek Saturday, Sept. 7 — Louie Steffek and the Versatiles Saturday, Sept. 14 — Otis Beck & the Best Yets (wedding dance) Saturday, Sept. 21 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Sept. 28 — Jodie Mikula Orchestra Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Aug. 24 — Randy and the Serenaders Saturday, Aug. 31 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds (All our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 till 1. Lodge phone: 544-8200; President: 5447414 or 544-7292.

-SPJSTLodge No. 84. Dallas

Tuesday, Aug. 20 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 87, Temple

Friday, August 23 — Family night, 7:30 p.m. Families and guests are cordially invited Friday, Sept. 13 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.; covered dish supper following. Members bring a meat dish, vegetable or pastry.

-SPJSTLodge No. 80, Holland

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Roy Robbins and The Availables Saturday, Aug. 31 — "Country Music Revue" Saturday, Sept. 7 — Bill Henderson and The Sundowners Saturday, Sept. 14 — "Country Music Revue" Saturday, Sept. 21 — Jerry, Butch, and The Centres Saturday, Sept. 28 — Roy Robbins and The Availables - SPJSTLodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Aug. 24 — Blumes (semi-formal dance) Sunday, Aug. 25 — Annual Homecoming. Free dinner to all Lodge 88 members, 11:30 to 3, only; social 2 to 4 p.m.; Free dance, 5 to 9 ,, music by Harry Czarnek's Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Aug. 31 — Ray Jurecka Friday, Sept. 6 — Nick Navarro (semi-formal) Saturday, Sept. 7 — Vrazels Saturday, Sept. 14 — Gilbert Kautz (semi-formal)

Wednesday, August 21, 1974 Sunday, Sept. 15 — Fish Fry and Little Las Vegas Day — social 2 to 4 p.m.; Dance: 5 to 9 p.m.

—Effinger Combo Orch.

Friday, Sept. 20 — Country-Western dance; Gaylen Ackley Saturday, Sept. 21 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, Sept. 28 — Lee Roy Matocha Youth Club meeting the first Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m.

NOTICE: Registration for Czech Language Courses at U of H for the fall semester will be held August 20th and 21st for Beginners and Intermediate Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact the Registration Office or Birdie Hilsher at 861-7083.

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

Concert Orchestra of Lodge 8* has rehearsals every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Interested parties welcome.

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.

- -SPJfiTLodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Aug. 24 — Rhythm Aires Sunday, Sept. 8 — Reg. lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14 — Dance; Jodie Mikula Orch.

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Lodge 130, Dallas

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Polka Peppermints Sunday, Sept. 8 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.; youth club meeting; supper served Saturday, Sept. 28 — Lodge 130 Dance, 9-1; Harold Strand of Waco; sponsored by youth club Sunday, Oct. 13 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.; youth club meeting; supper served —SPJ8T

Lodge No. 135, Ennis

Saturday, Aug. 31 — Melody Masters Saturday, Sept, 14 — Bill Kucera Saturday, Oct. 12 — Harold Strand Saturday, Nov. 9 — The Hub City Dutchmen Saturday, Dec. 14—Melody Masters Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) — Bill Kucera

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SPJST meeting every second Sunday of month.

Sokol meeting every fourth Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

—MST— Lodge No. 142, Houston

The new lodge building is now open and available for any weddings, showers or parties. For information & reservations call 8620079 or 861-6822.

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

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

Socials every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 2 p.m Lodge and Ye meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hail, 911 East Shaw, phone 472-9356.

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

—SPJSTLodge No. 174, Rockdale

Monthly meetings held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. in the Rockdale State Bank Community Room.

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—SPJSTLodge No. 177, Academy Every second Tuesday of each month, youth club meeting at 6:30 p.m., lodge meeting at '7:30 p.m held at The Temple Academy Park on Highway 95.

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