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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 62, NUMBER 41 OCTOBER 16, 1974

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SENDING IT TO THE SUPREME LODGE AT TEMPLE WILL ONLY CAUSE AN UNNECESSARY DELAY. Sunday, October 6th, we went to the American Legion Hall in Crosby for the District V meeting which began promptly at 2 p.m., chaired

by District V President Brother Victor Peter. Sister Tithe Helmcamp, District V secretary, has a rather complete report in this issue and covers the meeting proceedings well so we would only be duplicating if we tried to expand on same.

We, of course, felt at home, especially in that area of the state and were glad to see so many of our old friends. It was a good meeting, well conducted, and Lodge 65 and Lodge 91 are to be complimented for their good work, fraternally done.

The meeting was well attended, considering that there was so much going on in that area on that Sunday!

PEONY NOCTURNE The plants are bowed with blossoms red and white Swaying on graceful stems against dark leaves, Each bloom a host to hurrying, humming thieves Who steal its sweets before they take to flight.

You think them lovely now?

Come back tonight!

For in the subtle darkness mystery weaves Her spell about the great pale flower sheaves.

And each will shine—a luminous ghost of light.

Stretched here upon the grass and drunk with deW, We may well dream that we at last have found A pearly firmament, supremely new, With scented planets reeling all around.

Lean close, frail moons, let no cold starlight through!

But cover us from time — and and sound! sight —Esther C. Grayson The trip home seemed rather long, across Lake Houston and through the busy part of northern Harris County, however, it was well worth it.

The Truth: Man's mind is powerful, great and wonderful, yet it is far short of perfect. Men cannot agree with each other upon what is truth, nor what is important, nor yet upon what is trivial. Few minds comprehend the divine tongue. No man is perfect. That is why judges err, and wise men do foolish things. The wise, the foolish, and all between claim to have the light and right and truth in their own exclusive possession. I say one thing, you another, and our neighbor yet another. But truth is present somewhere. Truth is stable. It is lasting.

It is our duty to study and search in order that we may become less foolish, more wise, and nearer to the truth always. *

If today's average American is confronted with an hour of leisure, he is likely to palpitate with panic.

An hour with nothing to do! So he jumps into a dither and into his car, and starts driving off fiercely in pursuit of diversion.

I am thankful that I grew up in a small town, in an era when we had, or made, time to sit and think and often just to sit. Today, we "catch" a train. We "grab" a bite of lunch. We "contact" a client.

Everything has to be active and electric. We need less leg 'action and more acute observation as we

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Wednesday, October 16, 1974 go. Slow down the muscles and stir up the mind.

Sister Albina Stasa was taken to the Memorial Medical Center in Corpus Christi, on. September 11, 1974. Her health had worsened so that she required 24 hour nurses' attention. Her daughter, Lillie Huber of Austin, had arrived on September 9th and then returned to her home after a few days' stay.

Since then, Sister Stasa has been transferred to the MediCenter for further care. We certainly sympathize with her and Brother Stasa, especially at his advanced age of 80 plus years.

• * A Correction In the September 11, 1974 issue of our Vestnik, page 17, column 3, we inadvertantly left off the latst paragraph of Brother John Stasa's letter. We regret the error and are publishing it now; that particular page had been misplaced.

It read as follows: Not all of the named members were present at this enjoyable occasion for various reasons: sickness, old age and transportation.

The gymnastic number part of that program was rewarded with a big applause.

Mistress of Ceremonies Sister Mildred Elzner, read the names and their activities and President (Starosta) Brother Frank Veselka distributed the pins (Sokolske odznaky).

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In the October 2 issue, page 21, column 3 there was an error in the Expression of Sympathy for Sister L. B. (Georgia) Dobecka, in the second paragraph. It should have read: "KJZT Society No. 11," instead of 31. We hereby correct this.

Sometimes the things against which we rebel most in life and look upon as obstacles and hindrances are the very things needed to develop our highest usefulness and efficiency.

We doubt not that if the diamond could express itself, it would rebel against the gruelling, burning contact of the polisher's wheel that grinds and polishes its several facets. Without the contact of the polisher's stone, the diamond has little commercial value. The swiftly revolving wheel cuts into its sur-

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face and produces from a common appearing pebble, a gem of beauty and lustre that is much admired and much sought after.

In the same degree, it is neces sary to subject the human life to difficulties, adversity and discipline in order to bring out those qualities that will make it a life of value to its possessor, and of service to those about it. Many men and women who have achieved much in the world can look back to incidents in their lives which, at the time, were viewed as misfortunes but that later proved to be responsible for much development and enrichment of their lives.

Joseph 3. Koliha, Jr., 72, passed away in the early morning hours Saturday, October 5th, in the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Temple, where he had been a residentpatient for some time. Brother Koliha, had previously served as Supreme Lodge treasurer and as director of District VII for one term. He was a long-time member of Lodge 26, Skidmore. Funeral services were held under the auspicies of the SPJST on Monday, October 7th, from Harper-Tala,sek.

Funeral Home in Temple. SL President Nick A. Morris officiated, with members of the Supreme Lodge acting as pallbearers. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park near Temple alongside his previously deceased wife.

NEWSBRIEFS Matthew A. Vanek, 17, son of District VI Director Matt and Sister Henrietta Vanek of Lodge 32, Victoria, is recovering from a serious operation at Citizens Memorial Hospital (Room 317) in Victoria.

Greetings were received from Brother John and Sister Mary Seveik, who are vacationing at the Walt Disney World in Florida. *

Kulhanek Reunion The fourth Kulhanek Reunion will be held Sunday, October 20, 1974, at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, Ellinger, Texas. Registration at 11 a.m.; each family registered will be eligible for the door prize.

Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for your family, serving starts at 12 noon. Plates, napkins, bread, tea, coffee, cups, ice, knives and forks will be furnished.

Movies of the first and third reunions will be shown in the afternoon. The Dutchrna,sters Orchestra from Houston will provide live music entertainment between 1 and 5 p.m. for listening or dancing pleasure. There will be a short meeting at 2 p.m. All relatives of the family are invited to attend. —Leonard Kulhanek, Secy.

Fraternal greetings were received from Bro. Geo. and Sis. Beanie Kacir of Lodge 54, West, who are enjoying a tour of the Pacific.

Prior to their tour at Sydney, Australia, they enjoyed a faJo-hotir stop in the Figi Islands; from ii.astralia they will go to Hong Kong.

A safe and pleasant voyage home is wished to them.

arel B. Trcalek, 75, died at his home on Route 2, Caldwell on 29 September 1974. Funeral services were held on 30 September with burial in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Brother Trcalek was a longtime member of Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

FEATURES MR. AND MRS. JOHN E. SYKORA OBSERVE 50th WEDDING ANNIV. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sykora of Houston, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, September 29, 1974. Mrs. Sykora was the former Lillie Muehlstein, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Muehlstein of Stamford.

Mr. and Mrs. Sykora's sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sykora and their daughter, Sandi, held a dinner and dance for their parents following a mass at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in lIcuston. During the mass, the couple renewed their wedding vows and received a nuptual blessing Standing in as witnesses for the couple were Mrs. Sykora's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Muehlstein of Hillsboro. Mr. Muehlstein was best man at the wedding and Mr. Muehlstein's wife was proxy bridesmaid for Mrs. Janie Neinast, who was unable to attend the celebration.

Mass was celebrated by Father Bill Young of St. Ambrose Parish and assisting Father Young was

3 Father Marcus Valenta, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Praha. Father Valenta is a cousin of Mr. John Sykora.

Following the mass, approximately 200 guests enjoyed a catered buffet dinner of barbecued beef, ham, and sausage with all the trimmings.

The tables were covered with white paper decorated with gold bells and doves. The centerpiece was a four tiered white wedding cake decorated with white wedding bells, gold leaves and topped with a gold netted wreath surrounding a gold numeral "50."

A dance was held after the dinner, the band being made up of members of the family.

Out of town guests included the family and friends from Stamford, Abilene, Fort Worth, Dallas, Hillsboro. Waco, Robinson, Abbott, West/ Aquilia, Italy, Moulton, Shiner, Yoakum, Lampasas, San Antonio, Austin, Georgetown, Kaufman, Temple, Praha, Beaumont, Conroe, Dickinson and Houston.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sykora, are members of Lodge No. 88, Houston.

-SPJS rMAREK-KNAPICK WEDDING Given in marriage by her father, Miss Deborah Lynne Marek became the bride of Mr. Michael Frank Knapick on Friday, August 23, 1974, at Houston Brethren Church at half past seven o'clock in the evening.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie L. Marek of 1214 Glourie, in Houston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Knapick of 7833 . Wedgewood, Houston.

Reverend Henry E. Reseda of Caldwell Brethren Church, who performed the bride's parents' Marriage ceremony 21 years ago, and Reverend Lawrence T. Junek of Houston, together performed the double ring rites. Organist Mrs. Marvin Chlapek played traditional music and Mrs. Rodney Dockal sang "A Time for Us," and "Whither Thou Goest." Mr. Ernest Smith and Miss Kathie Lennon accompanied themielves on the guitar and sang "The Wedding Song."

An altar arrangement of gladiolas, chrysanthemums and greenery, spiral candelabra and hobnail votive candleholders,trimmed with net and ribbon, enriched the

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MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL FRANK KNAPICK She is the former Miss Deborah Lynne Marek sanctuary.

The bride chose a gown of candlelight silk organza over bridal satin fashioned with a mandarian collar, empire waist, bishop sleeves and softly gathered skirt which flowed into a chapel length train.

The skirt was edged with a circular ruffle trimmed with a wide band of lace and pearls and the bodice and cuffs were covered with Alencon lace and pearls. The groom's sister, Mrs. Jo Sexton, designed and sewed the dress. Complementing it was a fingertip veil Of bridal illusion attached to a Camelot 'headpiece of Alencon lace and pearls and edged with lace from the bride's mother's wedding veil.

The veil was created by the bride's mother. She carried a cascade of white roses, carnations, baby's breath and English ivy and presented a red silk rose to her mother before the ceremony and a red silk rose to the groom's mother alter the ceremony.

For Something Old the bride wore the lace from her mother's veil; for Something New she chose pearl earrings, gift from the groom: her Something Borrowed was a diamond pendant necklace from the sister of the bride; her

Something Blue was a garter made by the groom's mother, and she carried a sixpence in her shoe.

Sister of the bride, Miss Gina Marek, attended as maid of' honor and bridesmaids were Miss Elaine Kadell, Miss Margaret Carter and Miss Denise Livings. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Phyllis Bravenec, cousin of the bride.

The maid of honor wore a yellow organza dress with flocked multicolored flowers over yellow polyester cotton fashioned with a ruffle at the neck and hem, puffed sleeves, and empire waist accented with a lavender velvet ribbon sash.

She wore a lavender velvet hair bow and carried a mixed spring nosegay with lavender velvet ribbon. The other attendants were dressed in identical dresses designed like the maid of honor's, but with yellow ribbon trim on the nosegays, yellow velvet hair bows, and yellow velvet sashes.

Flower girl Miss Elaine Case was dressed in yellow organza trimmed with white lace, a yellow hair bow and basket of mixed spring flowers.

Mr. Robert Knapick, brother of ie groom, was best man and groomsmen were Mr. Steve ParGene Mallloux, and Mr. tan,

Robert Spies, with Mr. Carl Sexton, nephew of the groom, serving as junior groomsmen. Ring bearer was Mr. Jimmy Livings, and ushers were Mr. Gary Reznicek, uncle of the bride, and Mr. Bruce Lindeinann.

The bride's mother selected a pink lutesong short-sleeved MP, tume with a flared skirt and pearl and rhinestone edging at the neck.

The groom's mother was attired in a lavender polyester knit ensemble trimmed with wide lace bands at the long sleeves and hem.. Both costumes were accented with pink rose corsages.

A reception followed at the SPJST Lodge 88, in the Chandelier Ballroom. Music was provided by Clarence Baca and his orchestra,.

Members of the houseparty were Miss Patsy Albers, Miss Lisa Motl, Miss Charla Anderson, Mrs. Brenda Reznicek, Mrs. Joanne Sexton, Mrs. Diana Gilbert, Miss Becky Wright, Miss Lynn Wahlberg, Miss Rosanne Vojtek, Miss Nadean Livings, Miss Kaye Miller and Miss Susan Schenburn.

Dressed in an orange and white knit suit, the bride left for the wedding trip to New Orleans. The couple is living in College Station.

Mrs. Knapick was graduated from Spring Branch High School, attended Houston Baptist University and the University of Texas, and is attending Texas A&M University this fall where she is majoring in nursing. Mr. Knapick was graduated from Spring Branch High School and is a pre-med student at Texas A&M University.

Honor guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reznicek of Spring and Mrs. Lydia Marek of Houston, grandparents of the bride, and Mrs. Rose Malone of Houston, grandmother of the groom.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner the evening before them wedding in the church fellowship hall.

Deborah and Michael, as well as both families are members of Lodge No. 88, Houston. —SYJST-

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NFCA 1974-75 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Front rOtv, to it: Immediate Past-Pres. Michael F. Ettel (Catholic Aid Ass'n), President Henry F. Scheig (Aid Ass'n for Lutherans), Vice Pres. John IL Griffin, M. D. (Knights of Columbus). Second row: Executive Vice Pres. Raymond A. Klee; Directors Doris Howse (North American Benefit Ass'n), Wharton F. Hood (Ind. Order of Foresters). Third row: Directors Wm. J. Wenger (National Mutual Benefit), Het. Erving D. Draper (Baptist Life Ass'n), Mildred Cruikshank (Degree of Honor Protective Ass'n). Top row: Directors Robert H. Platt (Modern Woodmen of America), David L. Springob (Catholic Family Life Ins.), Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik (SPJST), and George E. Owen (Woodmen of the World Life Ins. Society).

MEMBERS OF NFCA ARE INSTALLED AT THE RECENT CONVENTION Scheig, (AAL), Vice PresiIN LAS VEGAS. L to R: Presider,, IYaen •y dent John IL Griffin, M. D. (K c). Michaei F. Ettel, immediate past president (Catholic Aid Ass'n), Geo. E. Owen (WOW), Rev. Erving D. Draper (Baptist Life Ass'n), Cyril/ (Sid) Pokladnik (SPJST). Standing behind them are their escorts.

5 A REPORT ON THE 88th MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS (Brother Sid Pokladnik Elected To Executive Committee) A tiny rural schoolhouse in eastern Wisconsin where Flag Day was born may be given to the American people as part of the nation's 1976 bicentennial celebration.

The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), at its 88th annual meeting at Las Vegas, Nev., September 22-25, endorsed the National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation's "Project '76" as its official bicentennial project. NFCA will provide funds and manpower to study the feasibility of transferring Stony Hill school at Fredonia, Wisconsin, to the federal government in behalf of the 98 societies which make up the National Fraternal Congress of America.

Among the 600 delegates attending the 88th annual NFCA meeting from the SPJST were Directors John Kubena, Henry Vitek, Sid Pokladnik and Ernest Hanka, and SL Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik.

SPJST District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik was elected as a director (3-year term) on the 12member Executive Committee. He was also elected to the position of vice president of the Fraternal Section of the NFCA. The more than 600 delegates to the 88th Congress chose Henry F. Scheig, president of Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL), as new NFCA president.

The Congress also elected three new members of the 12-member Executive Committee. Each will serve a three-year term. New Directors are: George E. Owen, executive vice president, Woodmen of the World Life Ins. Society, Omaha, Nebr.

Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, director, Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Temple, Texas, Rev. Erving D. Draper, director of fraternal affairs, Baptist Life Assn., New York.

Continuing to serve on the NFCA, Executive Committee for two years are: Mildred Cruikshank, national secretary, Degree of Honor Protective Assn., St. Paul, Minn.; Wharton F. Hood, vice president and exec. secy., Independent Order "of Foresters, Don Mills, Ontario, Can-

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Officials in the National Fraternal Congress look at the new brochure, "Fraternalism Is" at the recent NFC in Las Vegas. L to R: Rev. Erving D. Draper, pa:ite president Michael F. Ettel, Charles- De • Vries, and Bernie Lengerman. The folder is made available for reproduction and printing to member societies of the National Fraternal Congress. ada; and David L. Springob, president of Catholic Family Life ins., Milwaukee, Wisc. Serving on the committee for one additional year are Doris Howse, supreme president North American Benefit Assn., Port Huron, Mich.; Robert H. Platt, natl. secy., Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Ill.; and William J. Wenger, president, National Mutual Benefit, Madison, Wisc.

In endorsing Project '76, NFCA members seek to honor Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old teacher who on June 14, 1885, led his students in a special tribute to a ten inch high, 38 star American flag. The June 14th date was offidolly proclaimed Flag Day by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.

Fraternal benefit societies have long promoted proper respect . for the flag. Fraternal Week traditionally is that week in which Flag Day falls.

The Stony Hill school property, about 30 miles north of Milwaukee, was acquired by the Wisconsin State Fraternal Congress. It established the National Fraternal Flag Day Foundation, which has maintained the property. The Foundation will administer Project '76 in consultation and cooperatiOn with the pzesident, vice president

and immediate past president of the National Fraternal Congress of America.

During three general and ten sectional meetings delegates heard discussions on many technical aspects of providing insurance protection to the more than 10 million fraternal society members in the U. S. and Canada. There also was recurring acknowledgement of reemergence of the fraternal way of life, based on an appreciation of historical heritage, a concern for the welfare of others, and dedication to old fashioned but not outmoded concepts of human dignity and worth.

Both retiring NFCA President Ettel and new President Scheig emphasized the role that individuals can and do play in strengthening the fraternal system. "Fraternalism Is Participation" was the theme of Ettel's tenure as president. Scheig has selected "Fraternalism Makes a Difference" as the NFCA theme for the year ahead.

Three panelists declared that fraternal societies form a principal vehicle for supporting the traditional values that helped build the nation.

Don Eversoll, director of fraternal affairs and, editor of publica-

Wednesday, October 16, 19'74 tions 'of the Danish Brotherhood in America, Omaha, Nebr., noted that third and fourth generation Americans ane rejecting the melting pot theory that all Americans should be alike and are seeking to re-establish identity with their ethnic background.

Leland Larson., vice president and editor and publication manager for Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, Omaha, declared fraternal societies have a great stake in preserving traditional and spiritual values now 'being questioned by segments of our permissive society.

Elmer Von Feldt, editor of the Knights of Columbus, New Haven, Conn., emphasized that "the strongest 'magnetic force for the human mind and heart" has been cultural and spiritual values. An organization can grow, he said, only if it has some "vital cause that stimulates and unites it."

White ethnics — the descendants of millions of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, are underrepresented in every phase of decision making in the United States, a student and writer of American ethnic history charged.

Dr. Michael Novak, associate director of Rockefeller Foundation, New York, declared, "On every level — cultural, economic, historical, political — we need fresh thinking. We need research. And we need action. For too long we have depended on others, trusted others. Consistently we have been taken advantage of and shortchanged."

Delegates to the Investment Section were told that the fuel crisis, much like the space crisis of the '50s and '60s, will present the greatest opportunity for investors in the next decade.

Jason B. Tuttle, vice, president and director of Sutro Capital Management Co., San Francisco, declared that because of the Arab oil embargo and the drastic increase in crude oil prices, "another major national, effort ,must ensue, funded by billions of capital investment to accomplish the objective of self-sufficiency and alternate energy sources."

Joseph W. Arndt, superintendent of agents for Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Ill., compared fraternal life insurance to a shining light that never dies. It

WednesdaY, October 16, 1974 is still true, he said, that 85 percent of everything the average man leaves his loved ones is in life insurance proceeds, "rays you have kindled, set on their way, to go on forever." The benefits of fraternalism go on, too, he said, in work with youth, college scholarship programs, orphan benefits. In an atmosphere of uncertainty and insecurity, people grab for Security, and that's what we sell."

Results of a questionnaire answered by about 75 per cent of the local units of 58 or the 98 NFCA member-sockities revealed that last year the fraternal bener fit societies spent more than $56 million in charitable, educational, religious and other beneficient work. Members of various frater nals also donated 1,950,703 hours of volunteer community work, 812,995 hours of service to the disabled, made 929,026 visits to the sick, and served as blood donors 148,780 times.

While impressive, the results are far from complete because not all units of all societies responded to the questionnaire.

Raymond A. Klee, who has served as secretary-treasurer of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) since 1970, has been appointed executive vice president of the organization. He continues as chief administrative officer of NFCA. The action was tak en by the NFCA executive committee on September 25 immediately after adjournment of the Congress' 88th annual meeting.

In other action, the NFCA executive !committee concurred in Klee's appointment of Miss Jean Farmer as NFCA secretary-treasurer in the NFCA's Chicago office.

The executive vice president's office was created by a constitu tional change approved during the annual meeting. —SL PR Office SPJST'-

THEPLEDGE oF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegianco to the Flag of The United State .i of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under-,Ged, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all."

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NOTICE: SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 66, will have their meeting on Sunday, October 20th, at 2:30 p.m. This change of dates is due to the conflict of dates, with the Czech Day at the State Fair. Please note the change of dates.

Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches, chips and a dessert for the social.

The youth club will have a games night; in order to raise funds for their Christmas projects for charity. Let's all support them. It is our way of helping them to carry cut their plans.

See you Sunday, October 20th, at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, Secretary ---S1',/,3T —

LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members, A meeting and social is set for Sunday, October 27, at 2 o'clock at the Mikulec Hall in Marak. The ladies are asked to bring sweets and the lodge will furnish the rest.

Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec, Secretary -SP., Sr-LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members and Friends: I wish to acquaint you with some of the coming appearances of our SPJST Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra.

First, we are going to Dallas together with the Lodge 88 Choral Club to perform for Czech Day at the State Fair.

Next, we will appear on the Dick Gottlieb Show on KVRL-TV Channel 26 in Houston at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd, also with the Choral Club.

Finally, on Sunday, October 27, we will perform at the SPJST Lodge 88 annual ()Zech Day Festival at 1435 Beall Street in Houston,

again with the Lodge 88 Choral Club singers (somehow we just cannot shake them). A portion of these festivities will be broadcast over station KFRD, Rosenberg.

These two fine musical organizations perform for your listening pleasure and their own, so please tune in. Better still, come to any or all of these events and meet us and be with us for an enjoyable time. Live audiences are welcome at the TV station.

I must say that Lodge 88 is really behind us and supports our and their orchestra. They chartered two busses to transport us and the Choral Club to Dallas; -and they provide monies liberally for music, music stands and other orchestra necessities. We play entirely gratis for their functions but they are lavish with free food refreshments, and other goodies when we platy.

In addition, they invite us to their "Workers' Parties" where we are treated royally to fine food, refreshments, and free dancing to a fine dance orchestra hired for the occasion.

We are still inviting musicians to join our group. We have youngsters from high school bands, oldsters who dusted off old instruments long forgotten, and everyone in between. Don't worry that you might play a false note because when you do, the director or assistant director will jump all over you and straighten you out so that you will be platying perfectly in no time. You do not have to be a member of the SPJST to join the orchestra but when you find out about the fine fellowship, pleasures, advantages and benefits available to the members of the lodge you may want to join that too. We practice every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the lodge, 1435 Bean Street, Houston. See you then!

Nazdarl Rudy Dyb Director -SIMS r—

LODGE NO. 1'72, PASADENA Notice to Members: There will be a FREE spaghetti dinner for all members of Lodge 1'72, Sunday, October 20th. Serving will be between 12 noon and 2 p.m.

Come on out and enjoy yourself.

If any member wishes, they can bring pastry.

Fraternally, Edna Voldan, Secy.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Wear your western attire to our dance on October 19th. The Vra,zels from Buckholts are going to play your favorite dancing music.

The western theme is being carried out throughout our hall, so bring your ranching friends and they will feel right at home.

Don't forget the lodge meeting Monday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Rose Scott --SPJf3T--

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Lodge No. 88 will he on the Dick Gottlieb Show, Channel 26, October 22, 1974. Air time is 7 p.m.

The SPJST Choral Group, along with the Concert Orchestra of Lodge No. 88, and also the polka dancers will perform for 25 minutes on this show.

In addition to all the above, we were requested to have about 40 people appear at the studio of Channel 26, KVRL TV, 3935 Westheimer, at 6:30, to be the live audience. The Choral Group, Concert Orchestra, and the polka Lodge 18, Elgin officers and guests atten ng the loVe's ,2ond annual dancers will wear their Czech cospicnic. Front row, L to Leona , YL Mary I. n, Treasurer tumes.

Charlene Cole, SR Jeanette Peterson. Back row: District II SR Lad This is to advertise our annual Zatopek, SFM Silas Smi 1, local lodge S , cr_Wary Curley Gustafson, Vice Czech Day at Lodge No. 88 which President Paul Peterson- ?resident IV° Mnronye, and Yl . Ray Barron. will be held on October 27th, 1974.

Ernest J. Hanka, President, Lodge 88 - SPJST-LODGE NO. 164, FORT WORTH FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: I am almost afraid to brag on the beautiful weather we have had the past two weeks. Just heard it is wonderful for the cotton harvest, so we have 'that to be thankful for The Friendship Club meeting was well attended Wednesday. We were happy to see some of the members who missed •some, due to illness or other activities and we also missed some of our regulars.

Plans were made for our Thanksgiving dinner which will be held on Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:30 a.m. The club will furnish the turkey and dressing and for the sisters who were not present, they may check with our secretary, Jo Prochaska at 444-2233, for what may be needed to complete the 'Pictured are Charlie Magonye, an Dale Magonye who entertained at their lodge gathering recently. menu.

Our guests were Nancy Boles, welcome.

Jason Gowins, George Korteff and band, Virgil,-will' be leaving f Wanda and Michael Mason. Come Sister Eva Dockery bade all her two years, on October 21st, for to see us again. Visitors are always friends good-bye. She and her hus- Iran. We wish them much success

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9 A memorial was made in memory of Mary Kay Johnsen (Chicago); Henry and Ann Banfi (Chicago) $25.

Our next lodge meeting will be Sunday, November 10th, at 3 p.m.

While Benny and I were in Houston to attend the funeral services for Brother Weldon Hendrick of Lodge 88, Brother and Sister Johnny and Judy Sindel took us to Needville to see the new home of Lodge 81 and to see the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home NG. II. No one was at the lodge, so we only, saw the exterior and it is a beautiful building. I know they are proud of their new home and we wish them a good future.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Meet the G. L. Matetzschk family of Lodge 18, Elgin, who are proud to introduce their entire family (all SPJST members). Seated, L to R: Mrs. G. E. Matetzschk, Melinda, Melissa, Melanie, and Mr. G. E. Matetzschk.

Back row: Dianna, Sheryl and Glenn Allen. Dianna and Glenn sang for the group. (All photos by Sister Jeanette Peterson). and happiness in their new venture. They will be missed. We want to thank Eva and her mother, Maria Prill, for the donation of a carton of paper plates.

We extend our congratulations to Sister Jo and Frank Prochaska who are celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary and to Brother and Sister Joe and Esta Belle Hubenak for then 37th. May they go on to their golden wedding anniversary, "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sister Mary Soldana, and Brother Frank Tesar.

After the blessing a delicious spaghetti lunch prepared by Sister Mary Renfro was enjoyed by all and then followed by games.

A nice day it was.

The Harvest Dance Saturday night was something different for a lot of the newcomers, and they

enjoyed it very much.

Remember the 2nd annual Polka Festival The program to be held at the Sokol Hall will be a dance on Saturday, October 26th with Adamcik's Band at 8 p.m. On Sunday the 27th; dinner will be served from 11:30 to 2. Dancing with Bill Kucera, and the Czech Mates, from 2 until 5:30 p.m., and the Panther City Polka Boys from 5:30 until ?

Reservations for the Saturday dance may be made by calling 6244861 or 624-0801. For those who are not familiar with the location of the Sokol Hall it is off the 3300 block of Azle — down two blocks on McCardless (Red Water Tower) at 3221 N.W. 28th Street.

We want to extend our sincere sympathy to John and Sister Radine Naughton and family on the tragic death of his sister, Mary Kay Johnsen of Chicago, Illinois.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last lodge meeting was held on Sunday, October 6th, at 1 p.m. with Lodge President Leon Zavodny presiding. Flag Bearers James Allen and Stephen Morris led the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag. A moment of silent prayer was held in memory of the youth club member, Brother Charles Alvin Allen, who was taken from our midst at the tender age of eight, on September 10. Deepest sympathy to the family. May we honor his memory forever and may he rest in eternal peace.

The sick list of our members reported included: Brothers Joe D. Jez., Jr., and Bob Haisler and Sisters Gladys Kovar, Lois Haile, and Adeline Kohutek. We are wishing them all a speedy recovery; that good health may be theirs, almost immediately, after their surgery and injuries.

Sister Stuteville read the correspondence: a thank you card from the Jimmy E. Allen family for flowers, food and sympathy ex, pressed to them during the hours when everyone seemed so close to them when their son Charles died of a shotgun blast. Also, Sister Emily read the amount of mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with a minor correction.

The new members welcomed were: adults — Debra K. Sammons, John Hugh Bradberry and Marcel-

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10 la A. Malcik, and juveniles—Cheryl L. Malcik, Lena Gail Malcik, Terry N. Malcik, and Kenneth D. Malcik.

We certainly invite you to the meetings, dances, and other activities. We would like to meet each of you personally and clasp your hand in friendship and thank you for choosing our lodge for membership. You all may like to know our lodge is No. 2 in the state in membership but we can surely use more members to stay No. 2. Keep up the good work, sales representatives!

The chairmen all gave good reports, meaning our attendance at the dances, especially the wedding dances, is good. Brother Anton Moti gave the adult report for the third quarter and he also read the Board of Trustees' minutes of their meeting, on September 17th. The treasurer and financial secretary each gave their respective reports.

Brother Frank Spanhel, the chairman of the Salary Committee gave their report. The report was amended by increases of pay to most of the officers, elected committees, and the assistant youth leaders.

The annual Christmas party was discussed and a committee appointed to bring the prices of the various caterers to the next board meeting, October 15th. Sister Lillian Kosarek, Brothers Floyd Stuteville and Frank Spanhel are to check on the availability of the date and menu for the event on Sunday, December 8th. The board has the authority to instruct this committee which to book for the meal. Also, Brother Spanhel suggested that the arrangements for the Christmas party, youth program, meal and social hour be studied.

Cleaning of the air conditioning filters will be in November, so look for the date and come help with that duty.

Brother Zavodny, EntertainMent Committee chairman, reminded everyone that the forthcoming Adolph Hofner dance on October 19th will be a barn dance, so grab your overalls, jeans, colorful shirts, and skirts, bandannas and get on your "hoss" and come on down for a good time., Sister Stuteville read the names of the recipients of the premium refund checks.

Brother Howard Stefka, youth

leader, gave his report and stated that 32 youths were present. The Six Flags trip was set for October 12th and this will be history when you read it. It strikes me as being sad because Charles Allen would have gone to Six Flags, on his 9th birthday. He was so glad that date was picked about three months ago and now he is gone.

The date of the next meeting is Sunday, November 3rd at 1:30 p.m.

This is the annual meeting with the election of officers for 1975 to be held and all other business.

Come to express your wishes.

The door prize winners were Sisters Theresa Chlapek and Lillie Mikulas. After the adjournment of the meeting the usual "happy hour" and a lunch were enjoyed by all Before closing I wish to express sympathy to the family of Brother Joseph Koliha, past Supreme Lodge treasurer, and past District VII Director, in behalf of our lodge.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal, Reporter .

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO

Dear Members: Lodge No. 50, El Campo, hosted the District VI fall meeting on October 6th at the SPJST Lodge No. 40, in Hillje.

The officers of our local Lodge No. 50 would like to thank each of the ladies for bringing the sweets for our lunch and also thanks to everyone who helped in the kitchen — your help was appreciated.

Fraternally, Mrs. Elenora Hadash, Secretary --SPJSTDISTRICT V MEETING

Dear Members: The district meeting was hosted

by Lodges No. 65 and No. 91 at the American Legion Hall at Crosby.

President Victor Peter convened the meeting at 2 p.m. and Flag Bearer Eugene Sefcik presented the colors and led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

The meeting was then turned over to District Youth Counselor Marlene Caraway and the youth.

The youth clubs of Lodges 88, 142, 172 and 176 each presented a humorous act, after which the youth left to hold their own meeting.

A warm welcome was given by President Alvin Franta of Lodge 91, and by Brother Jerry Prochaz-

Wednesday, October 16, 1974 ka representing President William Peters of Lodge 65. District Vice President Eric Stein gave the response and thanked both lodges for hosting the meeting. President Victor Peter informed the mem- . bership that past District Director and Supreme Lodge Treasurer Koliha had passed away the day before. Jerry Prochazka paid solemn tribute to departed members.

Brother Eric Stein presented Supreme Lodge officers and employees and their wives: Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik, District Director Ernest Hanka, Editor Rudy Sefcik and Field Manage? Silas Smith; State Youth Director Dorothy Massey and Rest Homes Director M. Skrabanek. Second Vice Pres. Harry Schuhrnann introduced the other guests and thanked the Ramsey Florist of Highlands for the beautiful flower arrangement.

Treasurer Tommy Lostak reported a balance of $782.97 in the district fund and $1,241.63 in the district youth fund.

District Director Ernest Hanka expressed thanks to the lodges for hosting the meeting and asked for a big round of applause for them.

He reported an income of $825,000; of this $325,000 was received for an oil royalty sale, since more could be made investing this amount. He discussed the effects of inflation on the Supreme Lodge officers and employees, whose salaries and traveling expenses were set at the convention when no one expected gasoline, car expenses, and living expenses would double in less than two years; that is why they definitely need more for traveling expenses and salaries now. Our interest rate is 81/2 percent, and we now have $12,000,000 in loans; our district made loans of $771,000 since the last meeting. The Supreme Lodge will conduct officers' workshops next year. Brother Hanka complimented Lodge 81 on its new building and stated that the district has been operating perfectly.

He asked if there were any questions and Brother Alvin Sefcik asked if it is possible for the Supreme Lodge to give the officers a raise for the increased cost of living.

Brother Hanka answered that it was not -- that this could be done only through referendum and that he would like to see every officer and employee get this needed raise.

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Evelyn Mikeska asked all sales representatives to stand. She announced the winners of the trips to the Texas Fraternal Congress: Della Kadlecek, Helen Ilegwood, Patsy Baca, Tillie Helincamp and Agnes Lesak. So far the district has sold $2,257,000; this is short of the quota and she stated that 11 representatives have not made any sales at all. Sister Mikeska held four seminars and 4 special classes and helped the lodges with their problems. She attended the National Insurance Counselors' Convention in Wisconsin.

Rest Homes District Director J. M. Skrabanek reported that the two rest homes netted about $5,000 a month and are current in their interest payments. The government makes many changes with which they have to comply, as having to comply, as having to install solid doors, etc. He stated that prices in the rest homes went up the first of September as did the wages.

Brother Skrabanek asked if there were any questions, and Sister Helen Tepera asked about the solid doors required.

District Youth Counselor reported that 61 participated in the district YAD. At the state YAD the district won six first place trophies, Youth Leader of the Year, Youth Club of the Year, and Junior of the Year. Marlene stated that we should be proud of our youth leaders and our youth. She reported that 93 were at the district camp where they had great help, from the LITs. There they had made SYD Dorothy Massey their princess. Marlene presented SYD Massey who stated that she was speechless when crowned princess.

She congratulated Lodge 81 on their new home and hoped they would have a youth club soon. She stated that we need more youth clubs for we have much to offer them. Dorothy complimented the district on its LIT program and reminded us that October 31st is the deadline for youth to be signed up if they want to go to next year's camp. She stated that she was sorry that the district queen and king were not present as she had the royalty pictures for them.

Brother Peter asked Assistant Richard Wahlberg to stand.

Harry Schuhmann spoke on the importance of the youth program and the SPJST having good leaders

at the state, district, and lodge levels. We have a fine youth program and the camp was great. He stressed that help was needed from the parents.

SL Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik complimented the district officers on their good work and also the good attendance. He attended the National Fraternal Congress at Las Vegas where the SPJST was represented and, where the importance of local lodges was stressed.

Brother Zabcik announced that Brother Koliha's funeral would be the following day. He complimented Brother Hanka on his good report. He and his wife were happy to be with us. Brother Hanka reported more on the Fraternal Congress and complimented Brother Sid Pokladnik on the great work he did for our Society there.

State Field Manager Silas Smith reported that again a million dollars in insurance was sold each month of the year, making over 9 million of the quota of 10 million. He asked the sales representatives to stand and told the members they are looking at the backbone of the SPJST. He reminded all to give prospects to the sales i epresentatives.

The secretary read a letter from SL President Nick Morris who could not be present because of a previous commitment to be the chief speaker at the 75th anniversary celebration at Lodge 29, Taylor.

A letter from Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska stated that he could not be present because he was attending the District VI meet ing that same day.

Editor Rudy Sefcik stated that he and Maxine were happy to be present, since this was elose to his first home lodge at Liberty; he complimented the ones responsible for this meeting. He encouraged all to send changes of address promptly to the Supreme Lodge and letters to the Vestnik directly to West, to avoid delay.

Brother Sefcik apologized to Lodge 81 for not being there for their dedication because of his commitment to be elsewhere. He told an amusing story from his childhood that all enjoyed. '..1 old business, President re er st-tecl that the rule of our president serving only two years was omitted from our rules and regulations. Richard Wahlberg

11 moved that we insert this amendment, seconded by Tommy Caraway, and so approved. Brother Peter presented Commander of American Legion Post 658, Don Busher.

Under new business, Brother Peter brought up the problem of the diStricts having meetings on the same day and wondered if the Supreme Lodge could do anything about it. Brother Hanka stated that the Supreme Lodge has tried to get the districts to hold their meetings at different dates, but there is nothing else they can do. He said he would bring it up at their meeting.

Our next district meeting will be on the third Sunday in March, and Lodge 81 President Charlie Matcek stated his lodge would like to host it; this was approved by the members.

Brother Schuhmann made the announcements given him: Lodge 88 Czech Day on October 27th would include a braised beef dinner, a live KFRD broadcast of the American-Czech Hour and a free dance. On October 22nd Lodge 88 will be on television, on the Dick Gottlieb Show on Channel 26.

Brother Peter announced that free kolache and coffee would be served after the meeting and there would be a free dance with Rejka's Music Kings playing.

The meeting adjourned at 4:10.

It was a nice meeting and all felt grateful to Lodges 65 and 91 for hosting it so capably. Special thanks go to Presidents Alvin Franta and Wm. Peters and to Jerry Prochazka and Arthur Lostak for arranging it. Special thanks also go to those gracious ladies of the two lodges for serving the good kolache and coffee; this was thoroughly enjoyed , by all.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp, District Secretary --SPJ3 E. -

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Brothers and Sisters; Our last monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was brought to order by President Matejka and the pledge of allegiance was led by the youth club. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Members on the sick list are: Sister Bessie Regmund and Sister

DISTRICT V OFFICERS' MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 29, 1974

The officers of District V dining and holding a meeting at Hillard's Restaurant in Crosby, in preparation for the district fall meeting hosted

by Lodges 65 and 91.

(Photos by Sister E. Mikeska) Albina Vytopil. We wish for them a speedy recovery.

I want to remind all our members that we will have election of officers at our next meeting, which will be held Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see many of you attend this important meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kuder, Secretary -SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON

CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night for their regular rehearsal with the following members present: Jerry and Dorothy Pechal, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Frank and Ellenore Spanhel, Annie Jakubec, Butch and Georgia Sodek, Fred and Martha. Klusacek, Johnnie and Laverne Vanicek. Floyd and Emily Stuteville, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton.

Alice Sulak (who led us with her accordion while Ralph Milek has to work nights), Cathy Milek, Paulina Kopecky, Calvin Chervenka, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Laurin and Dorothy Gaines which was a very nice turnout. We had a grand time practicing the songs that we will sing at the State Fair next Sunday.

We received the news that Sister Adeline Kohutek had surgery but is doing well and Sister Adeline, we missed you and wish you a speedy and complete recovery in the

shortest possible time.

We had a short business meeting after our songfest and discussed our coming trip to the State Fair and the final decision was made to leave the Goodyear parking lot at 6 a.m. and we hope no one is late.

Mr. Lesikar, our favorite driver, will drive one of the big Greyhounds to the Fair. There being no further business before the group, we adjourned in fine spirits.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus i HIGHLIGHTS AT NO. 88 . . .

Lately many members of Lodge No. 88 were unfortunate in being confined in hospitals in the Houston area and their homes with various ailments; we wish each one a speedy recovery, so they may return to their homes and daily activities and, of course, to the lodge.

Sister Lydia Hendrick, after losing her dear husband so suddenly, was in the Spring Branch Hospital for surgery, and after a stay of twelve days, came home Oct 1st.

Sister Sophie Hruby also was confined in the Sugar Land Hospital after undergoing surgery to solve several problems and stayed there three weeks; and then two weeks in St. Thomas Rest Home.She is at home now and feeling much better but is quite weak. Mrs. Roy Bucek from Schulenburg, mother of Mickey Rice, was operated on Wednesday, October 2, and is doing very well, in fact, Mickey said Sunday the first night that no one had to

District V SR Evelyn Mikeska presenting an SPJST ring to Brother Arthur Lostak (91), for writing insurance for 132 consecutive months. stay with her. Mrs. Bucek will remain in St. Luke Hospital for three weeks, Room 1435, and then she will be taken to the Golden Age Manor Convalescent Home to recuperate before returning to her home in Schulenburg. Sister Sophie Hampel, now is at home, after one week in St. Joseph Hospital undergoing surgery. We missed you at the Birthday Club meeting Wednesday. Sister Sophie always makes herself useful at the Birthday Club parties, and if she is not on the committee, she helps one way or another. Hope you will be able to be with us soon. Brother Louis Zobal, after being in the intensive care unit for three and a half weeks, is now at the Hermann Hospital, Room 653. Brother Louis retired in March of this year from the Commercial Iron Co. Their home was in Houston for many years, on Alexander Street, close to Sister Anna Vrla and Irene Slovacek, but now they live in Forest Cove at Humble, Texas (for 5 years). Louis and Vlasta (nee Hosek) have one son, Donald, attending the University of Houston.

Quite a few members will remem-: ter Vlasta's father, the late Tom Hosek, who served the lodge in many ways. In 1926 he was elected president of the lodge and served through 1t28 (three years). He served as chairman and also as di,..c'oar of the Hlahol Dramatic Club for many years. He passed away June 8, 1942. Tom Hosek and

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his whole family were involved; his wife, Analstazia; six daughters, Olga, Albina, Mary, Viasta, Lydia, Ella, and son, Alvin, who was at one time president of the lodge's youth club; the club was dissolved when the second World War bro''e out. Alvin met with a fatal accident and died while quite young. We wish Brother Louis a speedy recovery so he may return home healthy. Also Brother Emil Slanina has a touch of the flu and was missed at Table 8, Saturday. If there are any more brothers and sisters on the sick list, contact me at 862-4392 if you wish. The best time to find me at home is in the morning, because I never know where I will be during the day.

Saturday dance, October 5, with music by the Blumes orchestra was well attended and was hosted by Henry and Doris Knapick, both on the Entertainment Committee.

Henry was in charge that night and Doris took care of the box office. The pleasant couple helping them was Sister Ruth and Brother Bob Martinak, while Chairman Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt took off to the wide open spaces.

It was so nice to see two lovely people after such a long time being absent from our dances, none other than Estelle and Steve Kelly were in the company of our past president, Tillie Helmcamp, and her husband, Oscar. Also, past chairman of the Entertainment Comm. and now serving on the Board of Trustees, Harley Cox and his lovely wife, Viola; she serves on the auditing committee. Estelle is a devoted Birthday Club sister and served the club as chairman for five or 6 years. Both Estelle and Steve are on the Thursday night Social Comm.

At Table 42, were Mrs. Jackie Davis, just back from beautiful Hawaii, and five couples who enjoyed a trip to Mexico City by air on September 13th, and all had a grand time for four glorious days and nights. They attended the Mexican Independent Festival which was very exciting, the Mexican Ballet and also tours to the surrounding beautiful towns. They have not wasted a minute and enjoyed everything! The lucky couples were Kervin and Louise Jacobs, Della and Sig Merman, Ora Mel and Karl Hassenbrock, Katie and Leslie Higgs, and Bernice and Enos

Wessels.

At Table 13, Sister and Brother Dale Chaney celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary with friends surrounding their table, who were: Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ware from Lake Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kaunas, Mrs. Lillie Schafer, Brother Richard Baletka, Brenda and Paul Vial, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Vial and Brother Arnold Spencer. The Chaneys have one daughter, Ruth, who is married to Jim Chanult, who have two sons, Curtis and Douglas, and a daughter, Debra, which makes the • Chaneys very proud grandparents. Here's wishing you many more happy years.

The ;first part of September, President E. J. Hanka contacted Mr. Gottlieb, who is host on Channel 26, requesting information as to whether it would be possible to receive some publicity for our Czech Day on October 2°1th, here at Lodge 88. Mr. Gottlieb asked if we could offer a show on Channel 26. After discussing what performance he would like for his show, Mr. Gottlieb selected the Choral Group, to sing, and the lodge's Concert Orchestra to play Czech music, and polka dancers with everyone in costume, advertising our Czech Day. This program will be shown on Mr. Gottleib's program Tuesday, October 22nd, at 7 p.m., on Channel 26. Don't forget the time.

It will be a live program and everyone will be dressed in costumes.

Thanks to Brother E. J. Hanka for arranging this for us. You may come out and see the program in person, especially you members, because we need your support.

Brother Arnold Spencer participated in a golf tournament on Thursday and Friday the 4th and 5th, at the Lago Vista. Country Club; he is quite a golfer, but, as he said, it was not his day. He scored 41 on the front nine, and 52 on the back. Better luck next time, Arnold.

The Czech play directed by Directors Milo Karel and Jan Schroif is coming along fine; the rehearsals are in full swing and very soon I will be able to announce the date of this performance so you may make your plans.

The Birthday Club, on the first and second Wednesdays of each month, is a very busy affair. Our attendance each month numbers well over a hundred members and

13 guests and it is quite a job to prepare a tasty meal. Once in a while some members are donors for a special occasion in memory of their loved ones. For the month of October, Sister Rosalee Kostom compensated for all the expenses in the kitchen in memory of her beloved mother, Rose Hanus, born October 12th. Sister Hanus was a faithful and hard - working lodge and Birthday Club member while she was alive. It was a nice gesture, Rosalee. Thanks!

With best wishes to all our members and friends, I bid you Good Night 'till we meet again.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa, - SPJ SlHLAH 01, DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES

By Naomi Kostom, president The bright lights have been dimmed and the curtain has been drawn on the finale of "Healthy, Wealthy, and Dumb " The performance of this comedy came to a close on the afternoon of September 29th, with a capacity crowd at Lodge 88.

The weather had a way of lending enchantment to the occasion, and in spite of many social and entertaining programs going on within the radius of Houston, many joined and, I hope, preferred to join us on that bright afternoon.

My thanks to one and all for attending.

The opening act of this comedy presented Jerry Poston as Neal Whitmore and Becky Wright as Susan Drake. This act, though slow to start with, turned out a good plot, but after Marie Stayton as Roberta Phillips presented herself as the fiancee of Neal Whitmore, a decisive plan to come into money the easy way developed.

However, with an occasional interruption by Amos Kadlecek as Gramp, his impatience gave the plot a colorful delay in most attempts on the part of Neal to further his deception.

With the aid of Dudley Kent in the expert hands of Arnold Spencer, the situation here and there was saved. He seemed to stand in readiness for an emergency that might foil the purpose of the plotters. By this time the lovely Rene Walker as Kathy Ford showed up and was taken into the scheme; a part well-performed even though the confusion nominated her as a

14 Dumb Dora type.

Between Marcell Malak as Jane Jackson, Richard Baletka as Sam Anderson and Mike Trefel as Tony, all within the realms and operations of radio, the proceeding got on the way to confuse matters that had already made it impossible for the healthiest woman, Veronica Braggs, to get on with her health campaign. This part was in the excellent hands of the lovely Kathy Trefel. All in all, the comedy of errors blasted off to the finish with hilarity and dismay.

Sister Harriette Allison, director of this play, faithfully executed her directions in seeing that the new members who had never performed before felt the moral support which was necessary to blend in with actors with previous stage experience; and a feeling of confidence prevailed to a satisfactory conclusion.

Susan Schenburn experienced her first attempt as a prompter.

It may be said that this is one of the most exacting roles.

Backstage assistants to Tim Kostom were A. J. Stayton, Arnold Spencer, Richard Baletka and Mike Trefel.

Decorations were arranged by Sister Rosalee Kostom in whose hands this work is well placed.

For programs and publicity we are indebted to Louis Hanus and Marlene Caraway. This is a most worthy project which almost goes unnoticed, but we all agree that without this department, a performance would suffer a poor beginning.

For the delicious chicken dinner, I want to thank our competent team on the Entertainment Committee of which Brother Leander Pflughaupt is chairman.

Again, I would like to say, Thank You, for your cooperation and your assistance.

LODGE NO. '74, LOVELADY flt ar Members: Everybody around here was very busy trying to make up for the lost time on account of bad weather we had in the past, and now that the weather is nice, everyone is busy, including myself. I am late in getting this report in be-cause of some of the work that had to be done on the ranch, first.

We really had a good dance on October 5th; Ted Hardin and the

VtSTNIK New Sounds are great entertainers and really showed everyone a good time. We had several birthday celebrants and anniversaries at this dance. Due to the fact that I did not get the names of all these folks, I will not mention any in this report.

We are glad to know Sister Darleen Rollo and Brother Rayford Crowson are now both out of the hospital, but we regretted to learn that Lajuana Hartt, wife of Brother Arthur Hartt, was injured in an accident. I went to see her and found out she was recovering well and will be be out of the hospital real soon.

We had our regular monthly meeting on October 6th and we had a. good attendance. The trustees met prior to the regular meeting; the topic was about the plans for the lodge for the year 1975.

The main discussion was about the improvement of the dress code which was already adopted — no blue jeans to be worn at our regular dances. Dress pants and shirts for men and dress suits for women and formal attire, if desired, for special dances. This dress code is to improve the dignity of our lodge. We want this to be very respectable place. The SPJST organization is known to be one of the best respected organizations throughout the state, so that is what we want to achieve here in our lodge.

Also, it was decided that our Lodge 74 would give a $500 scholarship to the student with the highest grades, who is a member of our Lodge 74. The student will get extra points if he or she attends the local lodge and youth club meetings, plus by being most courteous and dresses according to our dress coder All schools in the area are included, just as long as the person is a member of our Lodge 74.

The regular lodge meeting came to order with the pledge of allegiance, followed by paying tribute to the deceased members by Brother Rudy Hafner.

The minutes of the last monthly meeting were read by Sister Dorothy Smith and were accepted as read.

Treasurer Sister Maurine Neel was not able to be present again and asked Brother R. J. Hafner to forward a. message to the lodge that because of several deaths, and

Wednesday, October 16, 1974 other reasons, she would have to give up being treasurer. We appreciated the fine job she has done in the past.

Brother Hafner gave us a financial report and it was really a. good report. I just don't know what we would do without Brother Hafner: if someone drops out, he, himself, takes up the load and this has also happened in his being in charge of the bar when Brother Ralph Smith gave it up. It really takes a dedicated member to do so much for the SPJST Society and the lodge. God bless him for his fine work!

Youth Leader Sister Alice Hafner gave us a good report. The youth went all out with 32 youth club members who attended the State Royalty contest in Dallas, at Lodge 84. We are real proud of Sister Hafner: she and Sister Landrum are doing a great job with our youth.

Financial Secretary Sister Bertha Shmoldas also gave us a fine report. A total of $3646.68 was forwarded to the home office in Temple, for premiums collected frcm our local lodge members for their insurance dues this past month and, also, we have gained 21 new members; all were accepted into our lodge.

Sister Bertha Shmoldas is really doing a fine job but due to the fact that a financial secretary's work is a strenuous job, she has been told by her doctor that she needs to give this position up so that her health would improve.

President Rudy Hafner appointed a 3-member Nominating Committee composed of Brother Elwood Parish, Sister ,Velma Faye Fowler and Sister Slivena Michka. I am sure these three members will do a. good job of selecting nominees for officers for our lodge in 1975.

After some other minor business, the meeting was adjourned. There was plenty of fried chicken to enjoy after the meeting and 'there is always some good food to enjoy.

Those of you who do not attend our regular meeting, are really missing a lot of fellowship. I hope more can attend our next meeting, which is always on the first Sunday of each month or otherwise advised. So long until next time!

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas, Reporter

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Please note the map and you will notice that you do not have to go to the business section of town unless you wish to. If you are coming from the north part of the state, take Loop 410 south to Rigsby Cut-Off, turn left under the underpass and drive east about one-half mile and you will see the KC Hall on the left.

If you are coming from the south, take Loop 410 north until you come to the Rigsby Cut-Off, take a right on Rigsby and you drive one-half mile east and there will be the KC Hall on the left.

Make plans to attend, now!

Agenda Registration, beginning at 11 a.m.

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Antonio will sing during meal Dinner will be served at 12 noon.

Meeting called to order by District VII President Bob Bayer — 1:30 p.m.

Presentation of Colors by District VII Flag Bearer John Bayer Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Presentation of Youth Program by District VII youth Welcome — Lodge 133 President James Kostelnik Tribute to Deceased Members Roll Call of Lodges by District VII Secretary Betty Jurica Introduction of Supreme Lodge officers, editor, and visitors minutes of previous Reading District VII meeting—Secretary Betty Jurica Treasurer's report — District VII Treasurer Alvin Hrna District Director's Report — District VII Director Frank Veselka Rest Homes report — District VII Director Eugene Hrncir District Sales Rep.'s report — District VII Rep. Tillie Valchar District Youth Counselor's report — by District VII DYC Maxine Pavliska

Dear Members: On Sunday, October 20th, at 2 p.m, the Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. Assn. will have a meeting at the National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road. Election of officers and committees for the coming year will be held so all of you be sure and attend and cast your ballot for those who you feel are best suited to lead our chapter.

After the meeting, the entertain ment committee will serve the meal which is furnished by the chapter to the members. Refreshments will also be served. Sister Hale and Brother and Sister Gregory go to a lot of work to prepare the delicious food. As usual, the ladies are asked to please bring pastries of their choosing to go with the meal.

Brother Bob Easley is still on the sick list as is 13rother Laddie Struska. Both were hospitalized recently. Sister Helen Zich is doing good after having a broken arm during the summer but she is unable to attend the meetings now.

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We extend our sympathy to the family of Sister Rose Korenek who passed away since our last meeting.

There seems to be so many activities right now and all through the month of October but do try to attend this meeting. We will be looking forward to seeing all of you there.

Sincerely, Christine Zich, Reporter

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PHOTOS TAKEN AT DISTRICT SIX FALL MEETING LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO, HOST, OCTOBER 6, 1974

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WORKSHOPS — 1975 Saturday, March 15th — American Legion Hall, Hallettsville, (hosted

by Lodge No. 4) Saturday, March 22nd — Lodge 29, Taylor Saturday, April 5th — Lodges 135 and 25, Ennis.

Other details will be published later.

S.P.J.S.T. REST ROME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive t P. O. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 Left, to right: Leonard Mikeska, SL Secy.-Treas.; Matt Vanek, Dist. VI Director; Elaine Berkovsky, District Secretary; Pete Sablatura, District President; and Ervin Holy, District Rest Homes Director.

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DYC, YLs & Ass'ts— L to R: Elsie Brdecka, District Youth Counselor; Helen Zabransky, Lodge 4; Lottie Krutilek, Lodge 30; James Vanek, Lodge 32; Pauline Kalina, Lodge 58; Barbara Drastata, Lodge 153; and Dolores Krauskopf, Lodge 40.

BULLETIN BOARD FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS: The fall meeting of District VII has been set for November 3, 1974.

Host lodge will be Lodge 133 San Antonio. Details in this issue• -SPJST-

DISTRICT MEETINGS The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 20, 1975 with Lodge 177, Academy, as host.

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The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 16, 1975 with Lodge No. 81, Needville as host. * 1975 FALL DISTRICT MEETING District II will hold its fall meeting at the American Legion Hall in Taylor, August 24, 1975, with Lodge Praha No. 29, Taylor, as host. The meeting convenes at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Official opening and dedication of new hall on Sunday, December

During. a very productive and well-conducted meeting at the last meeting of the district youth the decision was made that the next social activity will be a volley ball tournament with playoffs in the north and in the south, with the winners of each division playing each other in the finals.

Teams may be juniors, seniors, or both. Teams may be comprised of more than one lodge youth group, with juniors playing juniors and seniors playing seniors.

Rules will be standard, however observed in such manner that involvement is fair and fun so that winners can come away with a feeling that this was not a matter of winning by better knowledge of rules than of sport. This is to be strictly a game for amateurs.

Hosts for the North and South playoffs will be Lodge 130 Youth and Lodge 35 Youth. They will be in touch with their areas.

Due to the amount of money collected thus far for the charity project the Rest Homes project is incomplete but hopefully can be completed in the near future.

Wednesday, October 16, 1974 Fraternally, Wilma Nesuda, DYC III Cynthia Banik, Dist. III YC President --SPJST-

From The Lodge Youth Leaders YOUTH CLUB CRAFT FAIR Dear Readers: Please note:• YOUTH CLUB CRAFT FAIR November 3, 1974 LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Crafts on sale by youth clubs of Lodge 88 and Lodge 172.

Things to use Things to wear Things to hang Things with a flair Things just to look at Things to light Things to play with Things that are bright COME BUY OUR THINGS! Mary Frances Wahlberg Lodge 88, YL Dan Berry Lodge 172, YL (10-9-74) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Readers: On September 27, 28, and 29, I attended a Youth Leaders' Statewide Training Seminar in Cleburne.

The resource people, Edith.

White and Tom Anderson, were great. SYD' Dorothy Massey, our own DYC Elsie Brdecka, the other DYCs and cooks made the weekend enjoyable. Not only are these camps fun but we learn how to cope with our youth. Understanding, consideration, how to treat and look at each one as an individual.

I, myself, would like to see more of our youth leaders attend these sessions.

Fraternally, Barbara Drastata, Youth Leader (10-7-74) -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Our October monthly meeting was well attended by each group.

My thanks to each of you for coming out on a school night and I hope that it is not too much of an inconvenience.

VE ST INT1IC We have several projects in the making. First, on Sunday, October 27th, we will celebrate our annual Czech Day at Lodge 88. All youth club members are urged to attend and wear your Czech costumes so you might participate in the program and parade of costumes.

Every Thursday night we are working on handmade craft items in the youth room. On November 3, we will have a Craft Fair. This will be a joint youth club project with the Pasadena Youth Club, who will also bring handmade craft items to sell. Each club will keep the money made from these craft items. If you have not had an opportunity to come into the youth room and help, feel free to come in and lend a helping hand.

I know we have many of you who are very good at crafts.

This year the junior and intermediate youth clubs will have a combined Halloween party at the lodge from 7:30 until 9:30 on October 30. There will be costume judging, games and food for all.

So plan now to attend.

Fraternally, Mary F. Wahlberg, Youth Leader (10-9-74) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members and Friends: I wish to take this opportunity to thank Sister Dorothy Massey, SYD, and the Supreme Lodge officers for another great Statewide Youth Leaders' Seminar at Cleburne State Park on September 28th and 29th.

It is a thrill to see and meet again with so many SPJST youth leaders from all parts of our state.

Sessions began Saturday at 9 a.m. with Mrs. Edith White of TAMU in Nature Study and Tom Anderson of TMI at Dallas in Recreation Study. There were sessions for discussions of problems and how to eliminate them within our local SPJST youth clubs. These were problems actually confronting the youth leaders and were "ironed out" in these discussions among the youth leaders and the youth counselors. We had dancing with Sister Maxine Pavliska, DYC of District VII, and Sister Marlene Caraway, DYC of District V, instructing. Party games were taught

by Sister Elsie Brdecka, DYC of District VI and Brother Frank Klinkovsky, DYC of District II. We

17 learned much and had fun while learning. I also wish to compliment the cooks --- the food was simply delicious.

Any Youth Leader who wants to become the best can do so by attending these seminars, and taking advantage of this gainful knowledge.

Fraternally, Sadie Smajstrla, (10-9-74) Assistant YL, Lodge 32 J 1LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members: The meeting was called to order

by Vice President Chapel , Ashby.

The president and several others were absent, due to the FFA and FHA attending the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

We had a good meeting and we looked over the lodge home to see what had been done. We are all getting very anxious to get into that new youth room.

It was decided that we will have a Halloween party and a hayride on October 30th at 6:30 p.m. We are to meet at the lodge and will proceed from there on a hayride, then return to have the party. Only youth club members and their families may attend, so all come out and have a good time. I personally promise you the hayride will be more fun; we had one last year and I remember what a good time we had.

On September 28th and 29th, I Leaders' attended the Youth Training Seminar at Cleburne State Park. I would like to say thank you to the SPJST, SYD Mrs. Dorothy Massey and all the DYCs. I certainly had ay good time and I, as a youth leader, learned very much. I encourage all youth leaders and assistants, if at all possible, to attend the next seminar. I also enjoyed seeing my many friends and making new friends.

I will see you on October 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge for the hayride and the party. Don't forget, we are having our meetings at the lodge on Highway 95.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik, (10-10-74) Youth Leader

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Youth Members: We held our District V youth club meeting, Sunday, October 6th.

Unfortunately, the attendance was not very good. I would like to encourage all of District V youth to attend our district meetings. We can have a lot of fun if you are with us.

I would also like for all of our district officers to attend all of our meetings; nine of you were missing, there are sixteen of us, so that means half were not present. If you do not remember who you are, the district youth club officers are as follows: President — Lin Lesak Alternate -- Steven Roberts Vice President — Lynn Wahlberg Alternate — Ann Pavlicek Secretary — Kim Perry Alternate — Alice PayReek Treasurer -- Kenny Broz Alternate— Alfred Hutto Sergeant-at-Arms — John Broz.

Alternate — Loren Luke Teen Reporter — Kathy Mendoza Alternate — Michael Moore Junior Reporter — Becky Mendoza Alternate — Gary Schuhmann Guide Vickie Hegwood Alternate — Dennis Veselka .

Officers, you are needed to make the meetings ga. Please, come! I hope to see all of you at our next meeting. You will be informed when and where the meeting will be held.

Fraternally, Lin Lesak, Dist. V Vice President (10-7-74) --6PJSTLODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, Our October meeting was held on the 2nd. Our president, Joyce Matcek, called the meeting to order. The secretary, Terri Hubacek, called the roll and read the minutes that were approved. We welcomed our two sisters, Mrs. Lola Vavra and Mrs. Dorothy Massey.

Then we discussed a time for the meeting on Sundays and having parties afterwards. We decided to have them the first Sunday of every month at 2 o'clock with parties afterward with Lonnie Macek and Brenda Glowski seconding the

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For our first meeting on November 2nd, we decided to have a hayride. Then the treasurer, Janice Macek, gave her report and stated that we had $139.90 all top:ether. We decided to have each family bring a dessert to the playday on November 10th in Snook and the youth club bring the volleyball. For the hayride we are going to the river and halve sloppy joes. For the Halloween party we are going to discuss it over the phone. The meeting was adjourned with Janice Macek and Doris Matcek making and seconding the motion.

Fraternally, Terri Hubacek (11) Secretary

tournament between the northern section of the district and the southern section. Sister Schuetz reminded our district delegates that they would have to attend the next executive council meeting.

We will have our Halloween party on Friday, November 1st. We will have a hayride and a costume contest.

Birthdays for October are: Terry and Lanette Hykel, Debbie trptmore, and Dianne Schroeder.

Bobby Hykel brought 'the cake.

Joyce Wachsmann won the door prize and will bring the cake for our next meeting which will be on Sunday, Noverdber 3rd. At this meeting we will draw names for Christmas, so all members be sure to be present.

Fraternally, Joyce Wachsmann, (10-7-74) Vice President

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, On September 27, the junior youth of Lodge Na. 84, Dallas, brought their meeting to order, with President Camille Mandak presiding. The secretary's and the treasurer's reports were read. There were 29 people present. Our guests joining in the meeting were Vicki Petr, Mrs. Conners, Mrs. Hubik and Mrs. Manak.

We discussed old business, which was the State Royalty and the State YAD. We also discussed new business which was the State Fair on October 13. We had a drawing and Niki Pokladnik was first, Richard Andreason was second and Jackie Becan was third.

In the treasury there was $15.16.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Refreshments were served and after that two youth circles practiced the Beseda dance. On October 3rd there was another Beseda practice session.

We encourage more participation in our meetings.

Fraternally, Camille Mandak, (10-7-74) President -SPJSV--

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was held Sunday, October 6th, after the mother lodge meeting.

At the District III fall meeting at Lodge 54, it was decided that the youth club money would be used to purchase hair dryers for the home instead of the whirlpool bath. There will be a volleyball

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Dear 1VIembers, The youth club of Lodge No. 17, New Tabor held their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, October 6th, at 2 p.m.

The meeting was called to order and the pledge of allegiance was recited by all present. The roll was called and there were eight members present. The minutes were read and approved.

Under old business, we decided to wait until our next meeting to take the papers and cans, which we collected for charity, to Bryan.

Under new business, we talked about the invitation to a games party. The party was given by the youth club of Lodge No. 9, Snook on October 12. Our youth leader also talked to us about the District I play day event which will be held at a later date. There was no treasury report given. Susan made the motion that the meeting be adjourned and Donna seconded it. Then the meeting was adjourned.

After the meeting we hiked to the Jezek Cemetery and Mr. Skraoanek, our guest speaker, gave us a very interesting story.

On our return we were served refreshments of pizza and soda pop.

Fraternally, Melinda Vavra (12) (10-9-74) Sergeant-at-Arms

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NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on October 14th at the Lolita Fire Hall. We discussed how many members were going to the rodeo.

On September 25th, our youth club presented our youth leader with a pot plant for her birthday.

Our youth leader, Mrs. Drastata, also attended the State Youth Leader's Seminar in Cleburne.

Fraternally, David Drastata (11) 2nd Vice President (10-7-74) --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

District I Youth Counselor, youth leaders and assistants -- Front row, L to R: Mary Januszewski (169), PVC Lola Vavra, Evelyn Macik (39), and Marlene Ilorak (13). Back rove Frieda Bednar (169), Mary Junek (9), Lucille Koehler (39) and Annie Marek (13).

District I Youth Club Officers. L to It: Sgt.-at-Arms Dick Dusek (11) Treasurer Deborah Sebesta (9). Vice President Albin Horak (13), President Lonnie Macik (39), Secretary Renea, Koehler (39), and Reporter Kay Horak (13).

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE - VI fall meeting. We also served refreshments.

Dear Readers, On October 3rd, we attended the On October 6th, we went to Hillje local adult meeting at the La for the fall District VI meeting; we Salle lodge. We sang songs. We sang four songs. We visited the worked on crafts for the District rest homes on the way home.

Dear Members and Friends, Our regular monthly meeting was held on Sunday, October 6th, at 1 p.m.

Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order. Beth Vanicek led in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and our club motto.

Our secretary, Kim Mikulas, called the roll and she also read a thank-you note from the Jimmy Allen family thanking the youth club for the flowers for Charles' funeral.

Mr. Stefka, our youth leader, said if you want to you can be at the bus station at 6:30. We will leave at 7 for Six Flags Over Texas and if you can't go, call the Aliens or the Stefkas. We will leave for Six Flags at 7 a.m.

There are two members celebrating their birthdays in the month of October: Scott Sodek and Joseph Morris.

The two door prize winners are Marile Allen and Katherine Morris.

The meeting was then adjourned.

After the meeting some listened to records and some played pingpang. We also ate sandwiches, potato chips, and cake. Then some members played football.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m. Be sure to come.

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (13) (10-9-74)

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We sold tickets on three linen baskets which were given away at our fall district meeting. I sold the most tickets — $2975; Clara Dorotik was second with $25.50, and Veronica Hajovsky was third with $13.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (9) (10-9-74) -SP-YSTLODGE NO. 30, fAITON Dear Readers, Sunday, October 6th, District VI held its 1974 fall meeting. Youth members from Talton, Hallettsville, East Bernard, Hillje, La Salle, and Victoria were present.

Taiton presented a program with five girls dancing to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," and then ten members singing "I Love to Go a Wandering," "Kumbaya," and "Cuckoo." We also had a sale on which we made a very good profit and sold four other items.

The members from Talton attending were; Veronica Hajovsky, Clare Dorotik, Mary Jo Dluhos, Vickie Dorotik, Diane Dluhos, Chris Hajovsky, Marjorie Treumer, Charles Hajovsky, Karen Kahanek, and Melissa Zboril. Also, our youth leader, Mrs. J. W. Krutilek; assistant youth leader, Mrs. Alvin Kahanek, Mrs. Harry Zboril, Mrs. C. J. Hajovsky, and Lodge 30 President Miss Mary Mrnustik, attended.

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, The youth club of Lodge No. 39, Bryan, held their regular monthly meeting on October 3rd.

The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Matcek.

The minutes were read by Secretary Terri Hubacek and they were approved as read with no additions or corrections. The roll call was taken with everyone present, we were so glad to have with us Mrs. Dorothy Massey, SYD, and also

Mrs. Lola Vavra, DYC. We would like to say to both of you, we enjoyed your company and please come again soon. The treasurer's report was then given by Janice Macik. Under old business we discussed our Halloween party and decided to discuss it more specifically at a later date.

Under new business we discussed the District I activity on November 10, with everyone in our club looking forward to it. Also, under new business, we decided to have our youth club meetings the first Sunday of every month, at 2 p.m., rather than on Wednesdays. We scheduled a hayride after our next meeting. Sloppy joes will be provided from our youth funds but every youth is urged to bring some sort of dessert. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Renea Koehler (15) (10-9-74) - -SPJSTLODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Dear Readers, Our meeting was called to order

by Amy Laznovsky. The secretary read her report. We voted on going bowling on November 3. We will meet at Adell Valek's house at 2 p.m.

We drew for door prizes and the winners were: 3rd — Donna Merritt, 2nd — Sally Valek, 1st — Amy Laznovsky. After door prizes we worked on a project which was wax candles for our craft.

Fraternally, Janet Hama (11) (10-9-74) Reporter -6PJST-

NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Readers, Our last youth club meeting was held Cn October 2nd.

District V held its fall meeting on October 6th, at the American Legion Hall in Crosby, Texas. We, the youth of District V, put on a short program after which we had our fall District V youth club meeting.

Our youth club will have a. Halloween party on Friday, October 25th, at 8 p.m., for its members.

Be sure to attend, in costume, or the leaders won't let you in.

The next youth club meeting will be on November 1st.

Fraternally, Dennis Veselka (11) (10-11-74) LODGE

Wednesday, October 18, 1974

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolption Committee of Lodge Hvezda Jihu No. 30, express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our brother, ERIC EDWARD MILLER, SR., age 68, of El Campo, Texas, who passed away Thursday, September 5th, in Galveston. He was born in Brenham on June 8, 1906, and has been a resident of our area for many years.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 8th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, of which he was a member. The Rev. Edwin Lampe, pastor, officiated. Interment was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Brother Miller is survived by his wife, Wilma; daughter, Bernice (Mrs. Leo) Pribyl of East Bernard, son, Eric, Jr.; three brothers, Louis of Cameron, Richard of Nordheim, and Rudolph of Nixon; and three grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Connie Krutilek Shirley Sablatura Angie Garner EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, LOUISE ANNA VYVIAL, who passed away Tuesday, August 27, 1974 at the Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum at the age of 64 years.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum until 1 p.m. August 28, when it was conveyed to Shiner Brethren Church where impressive last rites

Vc stredu 16. fljna 1974 were conducted by the Rev. John Gantt, and Rev. Ken Olsen.

Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery at Yoakum.

Serving as pallbearers were her five brothers and a brother-in-law, Marvin Dusek.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Frank J. Malina of Shiner; five brothers, Frank C. and Jerome Malina both of Shiner, Ben and Leonard Malina, both of Victoria; Ruben Malina of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Edwin (Julia) Zimmermann, and Mrs. Elton (Lillie) Zander, both of Shiner, Mrs. Erwin (Olga) Zimmermann of Victoria, Mrs. Marvin (Ruth) Dusek of San Angelo, and nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, John Raymond Vyvial, on January 21, 1974, and her father on April 4, 1954.

May our departed sister rest In eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Milada Bolech Mrs'. Millie Kutac Juluis Rohan -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 63, Sweet Home, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ED. E. KOLIBA, who passed away June 11, 1974, at Huth Memorial Hospital, at the age of 76.

Funeral services were held on June 13th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum, with Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial was under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Agnes Ondrusek Koliba of Hochheim; three sons, Robert and Leroy Keith* both of Victoria, and Marvin Koliba of Houston; four grandchildren; one brother, Adolph Koliba of Victoria, and three sisters, Mrs. Emil (Lillie) Matus of Shiner, Mrs. Ed. (Vlasta) Baros of Victoria, and Mrs. Joe (Millie) Stubbs of Placed°.

Preceding him in death were his father, in 1938, his mother in 1927, and a brother, Jerry A. Koliba in 1965.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of My Darling Husband, Hugo W. Shiller who departed from this life the 10th of October, 1969. Resting now in peace in Heaven, my loving heart still longs for you dear. Passing years may wipe out the hurt, but the memory and love I have for you; they wipe out never.

May God keep him in his loving care until we meet again, kneeling at Jesus' feet.

Sadly missed by his lonely wife, Mrs. Hugo Shiller

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Milada Bolech Mrs. Millie Kutac Juluis Rohan -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Cesky Prapor No. 24, Cyclone, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, HERBERT C. DeWEESE, who passed away at the age of 54, on October 5th, 1974 in a Temple hospital after a short illness.

Brother DeWesse, of Burlington, was a medical technologist at Scott and White Memorial Hospital and for the Medical Arts Clinic; a veteran of World War II and a member of the Methodist Church, Temple Elks Lodge and the Belton post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8th, 1974 at HarperTalasek Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Nichols officiating.

Burial was in the Bellwood Me kaorial Park with full military honors.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Patricia DeWesse; five daughters, Mrs. Larry Hoelscher of Westphalia, Mrs. James Stump of Frame, W. Va., Miss Mary DeWeese of Arlington and Miss Lucille and Miss Nancy DeWeese of Temple; two sons, James DeWeese and Wm. Ray DeWeese, Temple, four brothers, Ray DeWeese of Jackson, Miss., Roger DeWeese of Salado, Otho DeWeese of Vicksaurg, Miss., and Rev. Martin L. DeWeese of Lionsville, Ala.; and three grandchildren.

May our departed lodge brother

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Resolution Committee: LaRita, Macek Carol Chervenka Harold Schneider -SPJSTItems

of Interest

BROADWATER BOAT OWNERS SOUGHT Owners of wooden boats which are 25, 27, 29 and 31 feet long, manufactured •by the Broadwater Boat Company of Mayo, Maryland, should go below deck and make a quick inspection of their crafts.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Water Safety office has joined the U.S. Coast Guard in an effort to locate owners of such vessels and alert them to possible defects in their boats.

So far, nine such boats have either sunk or flooded, resulting in three fatalities.

The Coast Guard and Broadwater have investigated the matter and found that at least four of the accidents involved possible failure of the hull planking some nine feet below the bow.

This is the location of the forward support when the boat is cradled for winter storage or maintenance.

Owners who find damage to their boats are urged to contact Broadwater boats or the U.S. Coast Guard and submit a description of the damage, location of the boat and where it may be inspected.

Boat owners may also contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Water Safety office, John H. Reagan Building, Austin 78701, or at 512/475-5961.

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*sit sir i Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 16501 ROCNiK 62 — eiSLO 41 16. RIJNA 1974

Z reda,kee Nedivno sestra Albina Sta ga se nachazela v Memorial Medical Cen ter, kde byla dodana ve stredu odpoledne dne 11. zali 1974 k dalgimu leeeni. Jej zdravotni sta y se tak zase zhor gil, fie vytadoval 24 hodinou denni slutbu. Jeji cicera Lillie Huber z Austin, Tx ptijela na nafttevu rine 9. zati a vratila e ease domil. Od to doby byla ses.

Stria ptesteho yana do opatrovny Medicenter.

Nag upemnY soucit se sestrou i bratrem Sta gou, zvla gte v jejich pokroeilern stari, .Tatinek rka.val: "Z " ivot dava a tivot bere" Ano, je nomie nekterYm nag im Glen in: day& mnohem vice tech neptijemnosti netli druhym. Inn, musrme brat vg e, co nas eeka. .Z.,e ono?!

KRAJAN LEKAREM PRESIDENTA FORDA Z americkeho tisku se dovidame, ze osobni lekat americkeho presidenta Forda, je synem esl. emigrant& THaetyticetiletY dr. William Lukash nastoutpil Bilem dome po jinern lekati es, pfivodu, dr. Waltru Tkachovi, osobnim lekati bY y aleho presidenta Nixona.

Dr. Lukash ma mimo to hodnost kontraadrnirala„ nebot' piisobil jako lekat v americkern valednern motnictvu. Je vynikajichn odbornikern na nemoci zativaciho traktu publikoyal ut Pada vedeckych proci Po pryni lekatske prohl:cice noveho americkeho presiclenta orobla

.... !VIEW TRUDE Josef Pohanka Mraena gedi nad krajem se vali a tenou se jak drava Co v nich, ze pohled nas vabi bojime se, co bude z yeeera?

V tech skupinach inrakii hory vidig ostry blesku lesk — jak gip pronikne temne bory a srdce zachvati divny stesk... rake sny zaenou hlavou plouti jak tenina, mraena nahofe; — ztratou mladi mnozi se rmonti — lepe jest — kdyi minulost se zaoie. sil, ze Gerald Ford se te gi vYteeDemo zdravi,

ODDIL DOPISOVATELU RAD CiSLO 88, HOUSTON Posledni dobou mei nag tad mno ho tetce nemocnYch cleru, vgak zda se; ze se v gichni v brzke (lobe uzdravi a vrati se z nemocnice doSestra Lydia Hendrickova, ses tra nageho bratra redaktora, podstoupila operaci, ktera take byla aspegna a po ttech tYcinech v nemocnici, ztravila dva tYdny v opa trovani v St. Thomas Rest Home; nyni jest doma a ov gern citi, lehkou finayu, airgak doufame, ze br zo bride Gila jako obyeejne. Sestra Sophie Hampel take se podrobila operaci v St. Joseph nemocnici, kde ztravila jeden tYclen; pokraeuje dobte, ale postra.dali jsme ji v

Narozenino y em kroutku, neb ona vddy nejakYm zpasobem yypomille sestram, I kdyt neni na vYboru.

Maminka nag i sestry Mickey Rice, pani Roy Bueek, take byla operova na y e stfeclu 2. fijna v St. Lukes nemocnici a pokraduje dobte; pc) ttech tYdnech opusti nemocnici a svetnici dislo 1435 a vstoupi do Golden Age opatrovny, kde ztravi kratkou dobu, aby nabyla sily a pak se teprve vrati do sveho dome) va v Schulenburgu, Tx. To bud° tak nekdy za dva rnesice. Bratr Louis Zobal, kterY po dlouha leta byl zarnestnan u firmy Commercial Iron, geI v bteznu t.r. na odp06inek a nyni! jest v Herman nemocnici. Tki a pfil tYclne se nachazel v intensivni peei a nyni jit dva tydny je na svetnici eislo 653. Dou fame a pfejeme bratru Zobalovi, aby se mu edra yi brzo vratilo. Jeho mantelka Vlasta jest dcerou zesnti lYch rodiefi Tom a Annastazie Hogek. Tom Hoek slouzilradu jako pitedseda, po nekolik rokfi a na spravnirn vYboru a take byl vYbornym retiserem dramatickeho krout ku Hlahol a cela jeho rodina: man telka Annastazie asest deer — 01ga, Mary, Lydia, Ella, Albira a syn Alvin byli v minulosti velrni einni eleno ye radii. Louis a Vlasta Zobal maji jednoho syna, kterY stu duje na Houstonske universite. Inc jeme bratru Zobalovi brzke uzdra veni. Take bratr Emil Slanina byl postiden chtipkou, v gak doufam, ze za nekolik dni bude zase ecirtiv. To jsou vg ichni nemocni elenove, o kterYch vim; paklite je jich vice,

Ve stkedu 16. fijna 1974 zavolejte tel. efslo 862-4392; ja to rada oznamfm v na gern Vestn:ku.

Nage Ceske divadlo, ktere bude ptedvedeno v brzke clot* jest v pHprave a zkotqlty jsou v pinem proudu Divadlo je pod dozorem na rich schopnYch civou re giserti, braH Milo Karel a Jan Schroif. Ma te se na co twit a v nejbli I dobe yam oznamirn datum.

Narozenino y3i kroukk roste kat dy'm mesicem a nate hostitelky ma ji co delat, aby uspokojily pfes sto hosts chutnYrn obedem. Jednou za das nekdo se vyskytne a pfisvojf si vgechno yydani za ptipravu obecla, 12. ffjna je den narozenin natf zesnule sestry Rakny Hanuso ye, ktera za sveho trYota ztravila mnoho dasu ve prospeah fadovStch podnika; jednim slovem byl to jail divot. Pro kroukk Hlahol zasta vala misto napovedy po mnoho let' take mist() tajemnice, mimo to ho fidila prospegne fadovou kuebyni, co2 neni malielost. Jeji dcera Rosalee Kostom k ucteni jeji painatky, v Minn darovala vgechno Yydinf spojene s obedem pro 135 osob. Srledne diky, Rosalee.

Zasinhou nakho pfedsedy bratra E.S. Hanky, bude not fld repreqen tovan na programu pana Gottlieba 11a televisnf stanici efslo 26. Bude to oznamenf naigeho Oeskeho dne u fadu 88 na nedeli 27: fljna. Zastoupen bude Pevecky kroukk, fa dova kapela a tanedniel a vgichni budou v krojfch Natodte si televizi na stanici 26 v fiterY 22. fijna, v 7 hodin weer. Pakli yam bude moZ' nO, mete pfijtt na stanici a vi dot program na mist; dcm vice, tim lope! Tedy form v 7 hodin veder stanice efslo 26 na vaA'i televizi.

Se sesterskY'm pozdravem Frances Olexa --SPTST-

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rtADU 47 Seatonsk3i peveckfl sbor mel irk ra veder pravidelnou zkou'Altu s ternito pfitomrVmi Many: Jerry a Dorothy Pechal, Otto a Matilda Ha nug, Fra.nk a Ellenore §panhel , An nie Jakubec, Butch a Georgie Aodek, Fred a Martha Klusatek, John nie a Laverne Vanteek, Floyd a EMily Stuteville, Leon a Vallie Za.vodny, till a Lillian Kogarek Leon 6oclek, Ruby Bolton, Alice Pntlak, ktera nas doprovazela na harmonica, Cathy Milek, Pauline Kopecky, Calvin Cervenka, Frank a Lil-

VtSTNf K Tian Mikulec, Laurin a Dorothy Gai nes. Meli jsme krasnY veder pH zpevu tech pisnidek, ktere buderne zpivat na dallaske VYstave pfigti nedeli.

Po cvideni jsme moll kratkou schazi a tisnesli jsme se, ze od i edemo z Goodyear parkovi gte v 4est rano a doufarne, tce kadY tam bude yeas. Nagfm fididem bade (lb libenY pan Le gikar na autobusu Greyhound.

Tak jsme se dozvedeli, k sestra Adeline Kohutek byla na operaci, ale snad se pomalu jejf sta y zlepguje, co'g ji vgichni ze srdce pfeje me, aby se mohla vratit mezi nas pozdravem Otto Hanug

OZNAMENI SCHOZi Podzimni schfize VII. okrsku bude se konat v nedeli 3. listopadu 1974. Rad dislo 133, San Antonio, bude hostem.

--RCVS rhiJEN V ZAHRADCE... tar leta dohasina — nastava do ba sklizenf a uklizenf. Na ge zahrady pokud neuschly, nebo jind nepohoda jich nepostihla zdobi jegte podzimni astry, sluneenice, jifinky, mediky a snad i nekde opozdena raZidka. Po odkvetu kvetin uprazdnerie zahony mono osazova ti serneny macegek (pomenek), karafiata, flora a kvetinami cibulovYmi. Tet jest doba k vYsevu nate rYch letnidek, jako ostrakii, ktere klici lope ne2' pri vS7sevu jarnim.

VY'sey primulek a ne'kterlich trvalek na podzirn jest nutnST : mraz a snih napornaha samarium v klidivosti, jinak by zestaly v zemi dalgi rok, kdyby se vysevaly pozde z jara. Razne kvetiny, ktere jsme meli v 160 ye volne radno jest tyto pfesadit do vet g Ich kveti nada s dobfe vyhnojenou paclou.

Zima jest dlouha a chceme-li, aby kvetiny i v zime kvetly, musi mfti dostatek pokrmu. pfichod mrazika, provedeme rychle sklizeri pozdni zeleniny a uloZfme do studeneho sklepa pro pozde'jgf potfebu v kuchyni. Zahony od zelenin potfeba jest pohnojit a zrVti, aby zem pies zimu si naleZ'ite ocipodala a mnoho zarodky nemoci a zhoubneho hmyzu tak dostaly se na povrch a mrazy ueinone negkod Illfzove kvetiny v tomto mescei maji se dostati do zeine, aby jar-

23 ni pohled na tulipany, narcisky, hyacinty a jine nas pote gil a po dlouhe zime oblaZil Jitiny a dosny kratce po znieeni mrazem se maji vykopat a jejich hlizy do bezpeene ho mista ye sklepe ulozit Pane jitiny stoji velke penfze u kvetiny le a proto se vyplati yydobytYm hlizam studene misto nekde ye sklepe vyhlednouti.

Ovocne stromy po sklizni zaslotgi si okopasky kol pne a pH hncjeni. Negkodf v nekterST teplej11 den postfikat jedy listovi, aby dosud bdici gkodnY hmyz se postin kern zhubil. Postfik take zpasobi, ae listy na strornech dole yydrif a tak Z1vot Aroma se prodlutuje. V pozcloj gich mesfeich spravne profezanf nejen ulpravi tvar koruny, ale vetg f firodu ploda pfivodi. Spadle listy a vgelike lodyhy odstranit ze zahont a ohnem znieit — skod livSr hmyz a nemoce se takto zmfr ni v pfigtfm lete.

I patit, okrasa kaMeho domova, zasloaf si po letnim oslabeni hnojeni kompostern, ulegenSan hnojem nebo koncentrova.nYmi pratky. P11 v gi to zahradkafske starcsti o vg e, nesml se zapomenout na jehliefrany. Zalejme koniferny tyto dakladne, potfebuji toho pro celou zimni sezonu. Jehlidriany nespf jako jive stromy — maji 2ive, zelene a aby se v takovem stavu udrCely po celou zimu, musi dostat vlahu a dosti! Ne getfit s trochou vody.

Zahradka kvetinova i zeleninova jest pro zahradkalfe nejkrasnejelm mistem odpodinku, potegenim — zatigim, kde mysl ogivuje a posiluje v dal gim klcpSrtanf iivotem, obzvlagte u tech letnej g fch ctitela nefal govane pfirody. A Iftljnie toho, pokud pffroda, takoveho potegeni nam gtedfe dava.

Z dasopisu Nage zahraciky —SPJST--

ZNOVU PRIPOMiNAME Vgichni zahradkati, kteti chtejf doeflit vellc*ch hlavek Cesneku, nezapomente sazet v druhe polovici fijna do dobfe vyhnejene pady, ktera ma Wit hluhoce zryta. s podzemnim sazenim Cesneku se maze okkavat, ze budou qsledky dobre a hlavielty Cesneku ye vellkosti, aby odpovidaly na to praci, kterou sazenfm a opatrovanim mu venujeme. VSTsledky byly skuteene pekne a radfrne v gem, aby si koupi li v obchode aspon jednu 111,avidku Cesneku, rozebrali ji a vsadili do

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Z easopisu Naee zahradky -Jr.) s r NENECHAVEJTE NA STROP/MTH A KERICH STOCENE :Melo by bYt samozlejmYm piika zem pro kaIdeho, kdo pestuje ovoce neb okrasne dieviny. Kaedy svinutY list znael nam ektidce takeproti kteremu vetAinou se ne da zakroeit postlikern nebo nejakym jinYm rychle fieinkujicim pro stfedkem, nebot` Skildce je ye svinutem liste dobte chranen. NezbY va jine cesty ne2li takove listy narovnat, S'kildce rozmaekat nebo pasti2ene listy utrhat a spalit.

Na ovocnYch stromech a kefich bYvaji nejeasteji ye stoeenYch nebo opisedenYch listech ukryty housen ky reznYch Ale i na okrasnYch kelich bYvaji stoeene listy, na pfiklad easto na eefiku a na rtnich. BY yaji tam Skildci, m§ice, pilatka, sviligky a jine. Proto je doble, kdy'Z easteji a peelive listy prohlWme a iSkildce hubime.

Skvrnitost jahodoveho listi veer venci se zaeina, objevovat choroba zpilsobend houbou. Projevuje se svetlYrai, pozdeji hnednoucimi a zvet,'Sulicimi se skvrnami, ktere na konec zeernaji, take listy jsou skyrnite. ZachvacenY list nerefiee rostlinu vyivovat a rostlina slab ne. Samozfejme poklesne i plodnost jahod. st genYch touto skvrni tosti. Jakmile se choroba objevi, ihued napadene listy odteLne a spalrne. Rostliny po sklizni plodu a na jate pled rozkvetem stlikame 1procentni medi, na to vapenatou jichou a zkypleni a povapneni pficly pri chorobe tez prospiva.

Z ea.sopisu Nae'e zahradky -SPJST--

VZNIKLI SLAVNf PICKIVICKOVCI? Rolm 1970 NI LonclYn ve znameni steho vYroei Amrti nejvet giho anglickeho romanopisce, Charlese 'Dickense. Nasvedeovala temu fada vYstav a vystavek, z nicM plipominam zejmena exposici v Britskein museu, kde byla vystavena krome lady rukopisii ,,T'echria a utorova dila v prvnich velkYch vzac nYch vydanich. A za prvni yydani Pickwickl: se plat) dnes v Anglii ziatem Jak vnikl tento nejslavnejej roman stare Anglie a jeden z nejvet JATC

Sion v cele svetove literatute? 1-cdy8 zaCatkem roku 1836 vybidlo nakladatelstvi Chapman a Hall tehdy 24 leteho snemovniho zpravodaje Morning Chroniclu, Charlese Dickense, aby napsal pruvodni text ke sportovnim karikaturam Roberta Seymoura, netuAil nikdo, ani sans autor — ae tim byl dan zaklad k plietimu veledilu. Dne 31. latezna vyeel prvni nenapadnY sesit v zele ne °bake o 24 stranach se etylmi ilustracemi SeymourovYmi -- pr y -niIcemkponius vatel, jen2 dovedl nemilosrdne tepat anglicke pokrytectvi a mravy sve doby. s Oasto se objevovala otazka, jak vlastne vznikl tento skvost svesteve literatury. Mel Dickens jasnou pled stavu a pfesne rozvreni romanu?

Kdo analyzuje Piclo,vickovce, shle da„, iae je v nich nahromadeno mno ho lathy bez zaeatku konce; seeny se stale stlidaji, rove postavy pfichezeji a Pile odchazeji Ba zda lo by se, ae to neni ani toho harmonickeho celku, o nerna se autor zminuje v pledmluve a jeja mel asi na mysli. Sam pile, ee elanky by ly psany eas od easu, jak se perio dicka picilditost naskytovala: koneene si dovoluje vyslovit nadeji, pfekonal obti'2'e sveho zameru.

A byly to opravdu nemale obtik, jea se stavely v cestu rodicimu se dilu, jak ohairne vypisuje jeho ciftvernY pfitel John Forster. Z nejnovejelfch eivotopiscil je to zejmena Ralph Straus (Portrait In Pencil) jeg pfina.ei nekolik zajimavYch, ba odvaanYch zprav a Dickensovi. His tone zaeind oveem Robertem Seymourem (1800-1836) tehdy ua dost znamYm a oblibenYm kreslifem komickS7ch a sportovnich kreseb. V listopadu 1835 na yetivil Chapman, pozdej§i nakladatel Pickwickovel, Seymoura, aby si prohledl jeho ilu strace. Seymour tota zamYelel vydat jakesi kresby k letopistm klu bu nimrocift, v nich se mely yypra vet komicke pfibehy chlubnYch a n6ikovnYch londYnskSrch sportovca. Chapman s obrazky souhlasil a pfal si, aby byly provazeny textem a vydavany v mesienich segitech.

Vythazi nyni najevo, ae o toted bylo pob.clano vice spisovateltl. Tak naWklad odmiti Whitehead, vydavatel "Magazin of Fiction" a sam doporueil Boze. (Dickens uAlval to hoto pseunodymu dlouho. protOe v

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lidove mime tento vYnaz znamenal "B'a'bel", co2 oveem v te dobe se ne cloporueovalo jako literarni jmeno) Chapman proto poslal k Dickenso vi sveho spoleenika Halla, kterY uzavfel se spisovatelem smlouvu.

Dickens pie v pledmluve k pozdejSimu vydani Pickwickovcil roku 1847: s e ac jsem se zro "Narnita jsem, Z dil a vyrostl na venkove, nebyl jsem velkYm sportovcem, 2e myelen ka s nimrodskYm klubem neni nova. a ae by bylo nekoneene lepei pro obrazy, aby plirozene vyplYvaly z textu; ae bych rad sel svou vlastni cestou a volil scenerie a lieeni anglickeho aivota, jak sam uznam.

Pfi schvaleni svYch na yrhu myslil jsem u0, na Pickwicka a napsal pry ni seeit. Podle korekturovSrch archt vykreslil Seymour klub a zdati lou podobiznu jeho zakiadatele.

Sloueil jsem Pickwicka s klubem podle pftvodnilao navrhu a pana Winkla jsem vpravil doslovne k fieelfim Seymourov3"Tm." V anglicke literatute byl spor o to, ei invenci byla osobnost pana Pickwicka. Jisto je, k nakres na °bake dnes pfe yzacneho prvni ho eisla Pickwiekovcil znazornuje dole tlusteho muk s brYlemi, spiel ho v locl`ce, s uclici po boku a :tihleho inOe nahofe, stMlejiciho marne na ptaeka sediciho na bliz kern strome. Ale podle romanu pan Pickwick nikdy nelovil. Tyrdilo se tedy, k Pickwick byl napadem Sey mourovYm a dokonce pozdei g i malifOva sebevrakla se tea yysvetlova la zklamanini, jea vyvolal mladSr nepitial jeho myvisovatel tim, Slenky.

Ale nakladatel Chapman pozdeji napsal, ae Pickwi'ckova podobs nebyla invenci Seymourovou, ale jeho vlastni — Chapmanovou, 6-fmri by se hlasil ke stvoteni teto postavy tfeti otec. Seymour& prvni por tret znazornoval pri:r yysokeho hubeneho muk; ale Chapman popsal Seymourovi jednoho ze sySrch tel z Richmondu, stareho tlusteho hejska, jen'Z' pies Veecky namitky dam nosil stale svetle pfnehave spodky a eerne kamaee. Byl tedy proveden novY nakres a take Dick ens ve svem lieeni uc nil nektene zme"ny. Jmeno "Pickwick" vzal Dick ens od veeobecne znameho majitele koeara v Bathu.

Dickens pracoval rychle a 0: 26. bfezna 1836 oznamily Times, fe dne

'ore stkedu 16. rijna, 1974

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31. btezna vyjde prvni esit "Pohrob prvottidni. Proto ilustrator byl zde utegenST. nich listin klubu Pick(vickova." dalelitYrn einitelem. Brown se poAle v dervnu patnacte eislo PickChapman roku 1849 napsal, ze ne drobil zcela prirozene Dickensovi. wickovca. nevy glo. 8ifily se nejpobylo g adne smlouvy s Dickensem. Hned na poeatku sveho ilustrovani divnel gi zvesti. Aekoliv cell krome Presto byl vg ak obje- vytvoril skvelou postav y Sama Wel ni svet vedel, kdo Boz ye skuteeven dopis 12. anora 1836, obsahuji- lera, eisticiho boty —a behem ne nosti je, gugkalo se, ze Pickwickci ptesne udaje a podrninky vydani kolika mesica se cela Anglie smala. ovci nemohou by't praci jedineho knihy. Za ka g dSr resit o 16 stran- Bez veskere reklamy se hrnuly ob- dloveka, nYbrg jsou spoleenYm vSr kach mel Dickens dostst devet gu- jednavky na Diekensovo dilo; ja-myslernjakhosplu,kterSs inejf, kag da stranka mela obsaho- ko zazrakeni se ye vgech vrstvach z nezname prieiny roze gel. Podle ji vat 500 slov, ka g deho mesice melo naroda mluvilo o Pickwickovi, o je• ne verze je autorem 181etY mla,dik, vyjit paldruheho archu. ho setkani se Samem Wellerem, ja kterY se nyni z prepracovanosti Podle Forstera neupoutalo prvni ko by melo spratelit svet Vgichni zhroutil a byl odvezen do blazince. dislo Pickwickovca tak jako pied- by si praci pottast rukou panu Pick Co se doopravdy stab? Dne 7. kvetna zemrela po kratke nemoci chozi "Sketches". Tisklo se jen 400 iAckovi a naslouchat moudrostem vltisku a James Grant mluvil do- Sama Wellera. Tyto postavy byly Mary Hogarthova, sestra Dickenkorce o nezdaru. Ale u g po osmem tak givotne, ze se zdalo, ze jej pot sovy rnanZelky, jeg gila s nimi v isle se Dickensovi vyplacelo 25 kavarne na kadern kroku. A ty je- dornacnosti. Byla to pro senzitivjich prihody, svet, v nem g gill, by- niho Dickense rana, z ni g se neliber za dislo o 32 stra,nach.

Tomuto neoeekavan.emu vzrastu ly jako vystri geny z ohrazu anglic- mobil dlouho vzpamatovat. Den pked pohrbern se priznal Chapmazajmu predchazela tragicka ptiho keho Zivota.

Vge ,se mladeniu autorovi novi, ze se nemage odhodlat k gad da. Dne 20. dubna 1836 se Dickens vratil z kratkych libanek a A prece se- casem vyskytly prekaZ no praci. Priteli Ainsworthovi pige• chtel mluvit se Seymourem. Pral ky, je g pasobily, ze prate vazla, ja "Byl jsem tak znieen ztratou to si nejake zmeny na kresbach a po- ko thrall bylo po tragickem skonu drahe di!vky, kterou jsem po sve ge ne miloval hioubeji a vroucneji net. zval umelce, aby s nim i s naklada F(,-inaourave. teli vypil v nedeli sklenici grogu.

Pri jedne Oka y& prestavce po- kdolkoliv na svete, de jsem byl nutomto setkani, jeniu g byla, siala znepokojena firma spisovate cen vzdat se my glenky na svou metomna te g pani Dickensova, a 1elet3i- li se gekem i varovani. A autor od sieni praci a pokusit se o 14denni Frederic Dickens — na,kladatele ne povida 1. listopadu gertovnym do- ocipoeinek."

Dickens skuteene tehdy odjel do byli oba mladi fide, Dick- pisem, ze si je dobre vedom zdlouens i Seymour, neitstupnl y e svficti have choroby ji g pan Pickwibk ne- Ilampsteadu, kde byl zpodatku jeho davernikem Forster, kter-9 byl nahledech. Seymour trval na, sve davno tri pe', ale ze uz speje k pavodni myglence, scenach se spor zdraveni. A zpravy o panu Pick- jeho obchodnim raficem a literartovniho 'Zivota, ale ani Dickens ne wickovi neptichazeji kaZdeho dne. nim jednatelem po cell givot.

Dickens na Mary nikdy nezapovolil, ac projevil poteg enl nad Trpce poznamenava: "Sotva uvezclarilYm portretem PickwickovYm. rite, jak easto si sednu, abych za- pommel. Jeji stin se vznaSel nad Trval na swich pravech, naklada- cal nave eislo a necite se k tomu jeho praci. Maid Nelly, etericka tell schvalen3"rch, davat pokyny sve disponovan uva guji, nebylo by lepe bytost z romanu "StaroZitnikav kram" je ocirazem svetle parnatky mu ilustratorovi. Dva dny nato y e- vstat a dekat. afg budu opet sche Mary Hogarthove. Na Mary se jiste gel mladY Frederic s novinami v pulp, vztahovala slova z predmluvy k ruce k bratrovi a rozeilene mu ozna Byly to tee zalegitosti rodinne, Pickwickovcam: mil, ge se Seymour zastrelil v Isjet Dickensovi ztrpeovaly obeas gi"Stranky nasledujici byly psany lingtonske zahradf!.... vot a neuleheovaly praci. Forster vet;';im dilem y e spoleenosti mlacleByla to hrozna tragedie, ad Dick o nich ra,deji mlei; ale pozdejgi ho, velmi draheho pritele, jeho ensovi se nedalo nic vytYkat. Sey- votopisci, zejmena uz z ‘m i n y nyni ug neni, a jsou sloudeily v dumour zanechal je g te tri kresby pro Ralph Straus, uverejriuji mnohe in zaroveri s nei gt‘astSi druhY se g it, ale bylo treba hledat diskretni detaily z intimniho zivota dobou jeho givota i s jeho nej gi jeho nastupce. V uvahu prichazel Dickensova. Bvlo to zejmena stare nejsmutnej g im a nej`bok,tnej:'.;i'm i George Cruikshank, ale ten byl nedorozumeni mezi rnarnotratnm zarmutkem." zamestnan jinak. Poslal za sebe otcem a syriem-spisovatelem Koncem derma 1837 vyvratil tisk 191eteho Johna Leeche. Ba i mindY kterYmi sourozenci. Jeho bratri pra povesti o autorovi Pickwicka a ye Thackeray nabizel sve kresby. Pak covali malo nebo viibe ne a Dickvychazeni se pokradovalo bez jakYsi Robert Russ predlo gil na u- ens v dor* kdy se mu penize hrritgeni V listopadu 1837 vygla poskazku svou kresbu a dostal misto nuly, podporoval gtedre svou rodiSeymourovo. UbohY. Buss! Jeho dy e nu. Presto dva elenove jeho rodi ledni dy e eisla. Tak bylo dokondekresby se objevily y e tretim cisle, ny chodili za jeho zady k jeho na- no dilo, jeZ zustane trvalYm majetkem celeho kulturniho lidstva. avgak nevyhovovaly. kladatelilm se gadosti o dary nebo I u nas gije Dickensonovo duo Ale prihlasil se jiny mla0, tepr- Mak. vice ne g sto let. I u nas se vystrive 201et.li'iltistrator Hablot Knight fie pri gly da1lsi starosti. NovY. dala na Pickwickovcich iracia ilustra Brown (pseudonym pbiz)jehoe.. ime rok 1837 se aspe gne rozvijel. 6. led tort\ s men gim ci vetgim zdarem. no zastane navddy spojeno s histo- na se Dickensovi narodil syn, poPiece v gak pova guji za jedny z nej rii Pickwickovcii. Mela-li tato kni- krtenY Charles Culliford Boz. Me- lepg .cch ilustraci Pickwickovcir kres ha milt aspech, rnusily bYt kresby sieni pkijem z Pickwickovca byl by narodnfho umelce Vlastimila, Ra.

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26 dy, jent pronikl nejblite k autoroye duel.

Prokop H. Toxnan (Zaslal bratr J. V. PokornY) SPJST-

SE NELENI. . • iofie Kraskova Komu se neleni, tomu se zeleni, tika tikadlo. Tato krasna mySlenka stala se nejen likadlem, ale take pisniekou. Tak jednau jsem 0 to ki kadio zavadila a potom jsem o neni rozjimala, hluboce rozjimala, take dogifty a ptiSla, jsem k novYrn nahledam, le totit nektera ta nae potekadla jsou ut docela nemodemi, jaksi zastarala, Tak se na to podivejte ta \Teta "Komu se neleni" ta se da transkribovat ii vysvetlit tak, e kdo se umi dtit ten z toho neco bude mit. Pracovat, to znamenalo kdysi dlit se v potu tvate od rana do veeera, jen tak jsi mohl k neeernu ptijit, eili jak jsi zasel, tak bude e dim vetgi diina, tim V&A vYplata.

No, vite, takovym nahledam by se katclY mla,dY dlovek dnes pokaclne vysmal. No dtit, to dela, jen hlupak, peknY tivot se dá dosahnout I bez &My, jen se podivejte kolem sebe a pia vi poctivosti. Tak kdysi si sed/ak glapal va pole nebo ptinejleplim drncal se na voze, tad' to ma zmotoriizoya ne a co bych moc vypravovala, na, ylechno co sahne ma to take tak.

A tena? /\4y se chlubily, le kdyt neni dIivl, e to umime i s kokeny kukutiene slamy a vabec takovYna netim, co nioc nestalo a te si nikdo nevgimal.

Dnes mla,do, tena otodi knofliekem a ut to ma — snad byste netekli, e to "neleni" bylo lepgi? Anebo pra ni. Jo, moji mili, kdo to pamatuje! Tahej vodu a zas tahej a top, a zase tahej . a potom se teprve do toho dej. Valcha, mela co vytrpet clneSni rnladi ani potadne nevi, co je to valcha. Nekdy na to nektere vzala dokonce rejtak. Nemohu prave ici, e jsem tim byla nadkna, kdy t misto me, nemocrte, prala me krasne a jemne vygivane ubrusy pradlena a pavato vala, za nutne, aby je drhla rejtakem A barevne pa bilem pradle na tech atech potom jste rneli ptiletitost sbirat bile chloupky. No, pradlo -- to mantel& nejra,deji zmi zeli z donaacnosti protote to byl "velkY den". Dnes se ()Wei kno fliekem, ono se to narnodi, vypere, KOMU

vyvati, vyrnacha, vytclima, jenee se to samo neprostte ale nekterá pradka to dovede, Ic nemusite ant suSit. Jegte to neumi chodit do sktine samo. To si nemyslete, le bych byla tak staromodni a tikala si "ty zlate stare easy" Jen kde se co Sustne o nejakern modernim knoflieku, ut jsem za tim jako ivice, jen shrabnout. No a takoye ty vysavade, dnes ul vymysleli takove, /dere nepo gkodi ani nejdralgi koberce a razne myely na podlahu, kdo by to yeechno napoCital.

Zastavit stat! Helejme se, neco mu tu neStirn.uje, jako by moje hous lieky zadaly vrzat a to sktipani piska, Holka, nejak jedel brzy be brzdy! A ono je to pravda!

Tak jsem honem zadala clumat a &amain, co by to melo bYt? A ut to mama To s tou praci doufa,m, le jste nezapomneli, le je toto povidani slavnostni a o tom, co prave oslavujeme o dile nagich mozkovYch zavitt. Kdo umi lope myslet, kdo nee° lope dovede, dill jak se tomu dues tika, kdo je vice kvalifikovanY, tomu se potom zelenit. Kdo je nekvalifikovanY, tomu zbude ta, dtina, kdo je napal kyalifikovanY, talc to ma tak napal do kapsy a kdo ma padma,zane ty zavity v hlave a dosahl vysoke kvalifikace, je to pfece take samortejme a spravedlive, aby se mel nejlepe. Tak, kdo si co vybere. A tad' si pkedsta yte, kdy e se ta vgechna pracovni koleeka, bez na gi dkiny, ale bez chytre hlavy to nejde, teda kdyl se ta koleeka rozjedou a vgech na spoleene jako v hadinkach a pekne zoubek do zoubicu to byste netelrli, co se da dokazat. To je ta sila a moc prace, ktera svetem hyba. To je ta obra yska lidska radost. co Nov& dolcate! A je to place raeost z prace!

Vita, Co tych k tomu v gemu ptida la? Takc you hezkou rozkvetlou vetvieku, takove pestre g ateely a gatedky, ale ze vgeho nejvic takovou beZkati veselou Wsnieku.

Tu pisnieku yam s laskou posi lam, ale k ni jednu tichou prosbu (at' Yam nepokazi naladu): Al pajdete do lesa na ten svateeni vylet, tak nenechavejte za sebou papirky, konrervy, aby lesy a potadlcy neplalcaly, at odejdete, ale zpivalu tv veselou a tandici: /tomu se neleni Z dasopisu Jednota

Ve stkedu 16. tiina 1974

POSLEDNI RUDEHO PLEME Nelda Josef Vorel Roman od Zane Grey Pokradovani Mariane se zdalo, Ic nahle oslepla. Poeala se zalykati a dusiti. Musila dYchati skrze eatek, kterSr ji pkipadal jako hustY obvaz, gadneha vzduchu nepropou gtejicii. Zdalo se ji, te kolem ni neni vabec vzduchu.

Jeji plice se Wee zvedaly a klesaly. Zdalo se, te zapach prachu je prase tak dusivy jako jeho hmota same,. Citila jeho jernne, drobne, bodave soueastky na tvati a na eiji.

A kclyt prvni tetkY naval boute nul, Mariana se z neb.o vynotila pri ye yeas, kdy by toho nebyla ji t dele vydreela. Jizda byla stale neptijenuaa, ale narazy viliciho prachu postupne shLbiy, al nakonec boake pkehnala na vYchod zahalujic kraj na vychode talc jako creme na zapade. Slunce vySlo a pkijemne zahtivalo studene ruce a oblidej Ma riany, osvetlajic poult`. Potom nastala nejlepSi hodina °mho due, tes ne pled zapadem slunce, tepla a bez yam.

Withers opet na ni dekal.

"Ted' ptichazime do zvlaetnich konein. Netekl jsem Yam to dosud.

Tohle je ta galvejoye, step, kde Nophaie pasaval sve ovce. Zde byl une sen ....Tam pod tou rudou stenou je misto, kam zloclejove zahnali jeho stada. Budeme tabotit poblit neho. Tamhle na te strane — ten velkYprIlom v rude stone je prasmyk UdolI baha. Tam se narodil Nophaie."

Withers jel zase dale. Mariana hle dela za nim a pak pohlitela dola na gedou step. Zadriela sveho kali& Zde! Nophaie, maly inclianskY hoch, osamelY oveak, byl unesen zde. Marianina hrucr vzedmula se vinou pa hnuti. Slzy zakalily ji odi, take jem na geda barva dole se zamItila a zternnela. ttlela Si odi. Zdalo se, te jejim dohledu neni nikde tadne kamenne znadicy. gira, gedozelena, mime zylnena step galveje prostirala se vinde al k vysokYm skaldes, z nicht' nejblit gi byla ona rude. pl. cha vysodins, kterou Ii Withers ukazoval. Mariana seskoeila, s kone a utrhnufti snitku vonne galveje vsunula ji do kapsy sve blazy, chte jie si ji uschovati naytcly. Potom s rukou optenau o kone pohIctela pies step k vysoeine, kde se Nophaie

Ve stfedu 16. kijna 1974 narodil. Melo to pro ni velkY vYznam stati na Ode, po nit chodily Nophaieovy detske nohy, viideti ony divoke skalni voce, ktere zastiido valy jeho rocliete. Velkolepa skaliska, sioupy a *Stity, od nicht se odratela zlata, a eervend, barva zapaelu, ire velke dill a naprosto opu stone, vystupovaly z linie obzoru do bilYch oblakii. Udoli bohil!

Mariana, vsedla na kone a neohleclia se jit. Jeji srdce bylo pine.

Pied ni tahla se stezka vinouc se Vedla ji do stinu mohutne rude stony, z jeji skalni hmoty eriely sloupy jako pi§t'aly varban a ktera stala, o samote v "Dou gti, daleko od skaini stony vysoeiny.

Withers se utabofil na travnate plo'Aine. Tam 3it hotel ohm), Hone se pfevalovali pa zerni. Indiani ode pinali eourna.rinn naklacl.

"Seskoete a pojcite dal!" voini -e sele Withers. "Tiajdete si sedadlo a odpodinte si, Veeete bude brzy."

Mariana poeala cititi bolave kos ti a unavene svaly. Byla jiz rada, ze si mute odpoeinouti. Vde co sou viselo s touto cestou, ji nachniru zajimald, ale tad' bylo jaksi e'en° stale se vracejieirni vzpoininka mi na NoPhaie. Pfinutila se k tomu, aby pozorovala Witherse pfi jeho taborovYch pracich.. Nezdalo se anize by nejak spechal, ale vYsled ky jeho prfice mncii,ily se iakoby kouzlem, a skorem v nekolika minu Oda byla tu vedefe, z n'tt vystupova la vonna pdra„ a malt' stan staff nad svazakern pokr,iivek, kterY mel 14ti jejim lotem. Taboteni nebylo Mariane zcela neznamou veci. Sedavala jit u taborovYch ohms v Maineu a V Adinrondacksu. Ale toto bylo jine, tak jako pfenosna karninka pfl padala ji podivriSen a zajimavYm ku chytiskihrt natadim. Byl cony teleznY hrnec s poklici. Withers po1011 tuto poklici do ohne, Hrnec stat na thavem uhli, nahnuty na stranu. Withers vlotil v ruce iihnetene suchary do karninek, zvedl holi z ohne a polotil je na hrnec.

Potom nakupiu thave uhli na viko a pak se jie, vfibec o hrnec nestaral.

Mariana byla zveclava, co se s tam stane.

Pojd'te a berte," zvolai potom srdeene Withers.

"Co rmam vzit?" tazala se Mariana.

"To je na Zanade obvykle volani k jidlu."

"Ach ...a co se stane s terni su-

VESTNf K chary v tom eernem hrnci?"

"Mlada dame, at snite nekolik mYch sucharil, nebudete bez nick jig nikdy gteistria," odpovedel obchodnik smeje se a jal se shazovati viko s kaminek. Mariana mohla sotva vetiti oeim. V pfigtim okamtiku jit sedela se sktitenYma noha ma pied pruhern plachtoviny, na nernt Withers pfedlotil hostinu. vane, ktera ji ovanula, vzbudila v ni nahle bouflivSr Iliad. A tak se Mariana pustila do sveho prvniho jidla na pouAti s ocenenim a chuti, jako dosud nikdy v tivote nepocitila. Withers obslottil nejprve ji, potom Indiany, ktefi tu stdli s dychti-dma oeima, a potom sebe Mari aniny by stre smysly uvedomily si skuteenosti teto chvile malebne Indiany, obchocinika ze Zapadn, eneresickeho, rozumneho a laskaveho, vuni slaniny, kavy a hork:kh sucharfe pronikave chladnY vitr. -kterY ji zahanel AtiplavY koui do oblioe je, pitemne teplo ohne de zad, a kolem tohoto leteni mlhavou waive jovou step, obklonenou vysokc Cuejic'mi stenarni.

"Ve:e chid' k ildu je docela v pofddku." poznamenal Withers svrn, zyldanim. zpilsobem.

"Styd.lin se sama, za to, pare With arse," odpovedela Mariana. "Ale omiouva, mne, ze jsem nikdy nemela takovY hlad a nikdy jsem neokusila neeeho tak dobreho. Chvalila-li jste sire suchary, nebyla to jiste prazelnd siova."

27 jici ticho. Citila, ze by nemesia dlouho takoveho ticha. Velke bile hvezdy osvetlovaly modrou oblohu nad eernYmi stenami. Mydlenky, dojmy a pocit samoty, ktere M'trianu v to chvili pfepadaly, byly by samy ji zahnaly zpet do 'Mani. Ale k tomu se jests pfidrutilo nastavgi chladno, podivna mrtva tnia budila v ni strach a byla unavena diouhou jizdou. Obratila se tedy k rude Mfg a svetru ohne, ktere naznaeovalo le. zeni.

Kdyt k net-m Mariana pfi gla, spa tfila nezapomenutelny ohrdzek — jasnou za • taboroveho ohn6„ zduraznenou eernSun vetrnYm prostorem pou§te, Indiany sedici pied rudou zai• a Witherse stojiciho zady k teplu. TytO drsne, rdzne postavy tak neobyeejne typicke v torn. co se tYkalo barev a tfvota Zapadu, staly tu ostie se °CI pozadi odrAtej ice.

"Chtel jsem u't na vas volat," tekl ji obchocInik. "Nesmite se pouetet daleko v noci, ba ani ne jindy. Myslim, ze byste se meth, radeji ji ulc it: Zitra pojederne .cestou PaMariana zalezia do maleho stanu, kterY byl tak nizky, ze se ho dot9kala hlavou sedic na nem lot', a upravivAi si ze svetru a kabatu podugku, zula si boty a vklouzla s rot kodi pod tetke vinene pokr9vky. Sna tila se jests chvili pfem'YSleti uvedo miti si vAecko, co se udalo, uvalovat a sniti .o budoucnosti, ale spanek pfemohl ji Ye chvilce.

Obchodnk byl zfejme, poteAen Ma rianinou zdravou chuti a jeji pochvalou. Pozdeji byl take pote§en, kdyt. Mariana, chtela pfevzit i svaj podil na pracich po yeeefi. Mariana poeinala si uvedomovati prostotu tohoto eloveka Zapadu spolu s jeho stateenou drsnosti sily, ktera ho charakterizovala.

Rano ji Withers zavolal a kdy1 vylezla z maleho stanu, spatilla kolem sebe Icrasne cede svitani, chladnes, a eiste, §tiplave lahodne svou ni pouAte a velkti plocha vysoeina odraela se caste a ostte derne od v9chodrAo zlata oblohy.

Mariana pocitila, ze by so ji hodil jeji WAY plaAt', ale misto neho zahalila se do pokr*vky a vy gla si na prochazku kolem lezeni. Na vzdalenYch stenach zatilo jeAte posledni siren° zdpadu, jakoby na,schval jen pro ni. Jak jernnY a neobyeejne kras nY byl pfivab riltoveho a zlateho svetla! Pozorovala ,jak tyto barvy Pohasinaji. Soumrak trval diouho, ale koneene pi ece nadchdzela noc.

Mariam'', se zdalo, jako by byla v poug ti sama. Misto, kde byl Nophaie se stedem zajat. bylo velmi optiAtene a sinutne. Nic neru gilo zde panu

"Dries vystoupime na jeji vrchol" byla ooet jedna ze such9ch poznamek obchodnikov9ch.

Za hodinu po odjezdu jit Mariana poznavala .co tam mini', u6koliv si nedovedla vysvetlit, jak by mohli vystoupiti na ohromnou rudou stePyla to vras61nu, k nie se drsna stena hory. dolni karnenit9 svah byl snad dostupn9, ale, ale sahal jen do male 146e. At snad po ste mela Mariana °pet poznati, ze co vidi z dalky, je naprosto jine pri pohledu zblizka.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Oct. 18 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public invited Sunday, Oct. 20 — RVOS No. 46 meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public invited Sunday, Oct. 27 — Mynar shower Friday, Nov. 1 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. -- Public is invited Saturday, Nov. 2 — Public Dance: Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No. 18, Elgin Monthly meetings held at TP&L Civic Room, 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

Youth group, meets at 7 p.m. same night.

-SPJSTLodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Oct. 19 -- Otis Beck and the Best Yets Sunday, Oct. 20 — RVOS meeting, 1 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 26 — Moods of Country Music — $2.50 per person (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

-SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis 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 -SPJ Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Oct. 26 — Dance; Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Saturday, Nov. 9 — The Vrazels Sunday, Nov. 17 — Battle Dance, 4 to 10 p.m.; Fritz Hodde and Lee Roy Matocha.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 — Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six - SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Oct. 19 — Billy Uptmor and the Makers Saturday, Oct. 26 — The Versatiles Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Jerry and The

VESTNtK Melody Five A. J. and The Saturday, Nov. 9 Debonaires Sunday, Nov. 10 _ Lodge meeting 3 p.m.; youth club meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 23 — The Stallites Saturday, Nov. 30 — Social Combinations Saturday, December 7 — The Versatiles Saturday, Dec. 14 — Billy Uptmor and the Makers Saturday, Dec. 21 — A. J. and The Debonaires Saturday, Dec. 28 -- Jerry and The Melody Five Tuesday, Dec. 31 -- Fiddle Swingsters Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Oct. 19 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 26 — Music Masters -SP JS rLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Oct. 26 — Jef and the Kickers Saturday, Nov, 9 — Triumphs Saturday, Nov. 23 — Dulwich Fox -SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Oct. 19 — Barn Dance; music by Adolph Hofner Sunday, Oct. 20 — RVOS meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 _ Choral practice Saturday, Oct. 26 — Vince Motls' 65th wedding anniv.; music by the Leo Majek Orch.

(Dress policy: Ladies, dresses; Men, no blue jeans).

-SPJS rLodge No. 54, Wewt Saturday, Oct. 19 — Gajdosik wedding Sunday, Oct. 20 — Wedding anniversary reception Sunday, Oct. 27 — CDA Bazaar SPJSTLodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Oct. 19 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Oct 26 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five (a wedding dance)

Wednesday, October 16, 1974

Saturday, Nov. 2 — Melody Masters of Ennis Saturday, Nov. 9 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets (a wedding dance) Saturday, Nov. 16 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Nov. 23 — Leo Majek Saturday, Nov. 30 —• Gilbert Kautz Saturday, Dec. 7 — Otis Beck and the Best Yet,s Saturday, Dec. 14 — Lodge 66 members' Christmas Party SPJST---

Lodge No. 74, Lovela&y Saturday, Oct. 26 — Dance: Texas Dutchmen Thursday, Oct. 31 -- Halloween Dance: Crockett Westerners Saturday, Nov. 2 -- Dance: 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. 80, Holland Saturday, Oct. 19 — Battle dance — Jerry, Butch, and the Gentries vs. Janet Lynn and Johnny Lyon and the Country New Notes SPJS r— Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Oct. 19 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band Monday, Oct. 21 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

-SPJSTLodge No, 88, Houston Saturday, Oct. 19 — Ray Jurecka Sunday. Oct. 20 — Polka Fest — Five great bands, 2 to 10 p.m.: Hub City Dutchmen, Joe Patek, Red Ravens, Ettinger Combo, The Music Kings.

Sunday, Oct. 27 — Annual Czech Day. Dinner, live radio broadcast (KFRD), Free Dance, 5-9 Saturday, Nov. 2 — Blumes, semiformal Sunday, Nov. 3 — Turkey Day — dinner; social, 2 to 4 p.m.

Dance, 5 to 9 p.m. — Vrazels Youth Club meeting the first Sunday of each month, at 3 p.m.

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

Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 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.

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Wednesday, October 16, 1974 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Sunday, Oct. 27 — Polka Festival, Bands to be announced.

Saturday, Nov. 9 — Polka Dance: The Czech Mates Sunday, Nov. 10 — Regular lodge meeting Saturday, Nov. 16 — Polka Dance Ladies Circle meets on second Thursday of each month.

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Lodge 130, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 23 — Lodge Jaro 130 Thanksgiving Dance, 9-1 Jodie Mikula of Ennis Sunday, Nov. 10 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.; youth club meeting; supper served Saturday, Dec. 7 -- Dance; HiToppers of New Braunfels Sunday, Dec. 8 — Lodge Jaro 130 Annual Meeting, 4 p.m.; Youth Club meeting; supper served Saturday, Dec. 21 -- Dance; Czech Mates of Dallas Tuesday, Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Ball; Polka Peppermints (by reservation only)

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Nov. 9 — The Hub City Dutchmen Saturday, Dec. 14—Melody Masters Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve) — Bill Kucera SPJST meeting every second Sunday of month.

Sokol meting every fourth Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec, 21 — Lodge Christmas party. Free admission to members and their guests.

Music by Weinert Grohman (polka music) 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 YC meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall, 911 East Shaw, phone 472-9356.

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

SPJSrNo. 174, Rockdale Monthly meetings held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. in the Rockdale State Bank Community Room.

--SPJSTLodge No. 176, Northwest Houston Monthly meetings every second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Wednesday, Oct. 23 . — Executive meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9 — Cheyenne (country-western) Wednesday, Nov. 23 — Monthly lodge meeting, adult and youth -- 7:30 p.m.

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