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Postmaster: Please Send Fortin 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 62, NUMBER 44 NOVEMBER 6, 1974

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

We attended the Texas Fraternal Congress in San Antonia, all day Sunday, October 27 (SYD Dorothy Massey's and Sister Maxine Sefcik's birthdays) and enjoyed the entire day, We arrived early Saturday night and after the Sunday night banquet, we headed home because of our work, and our sons' college and grade school participation necessitated our being in West on Monda y ; we arrived at 1 a.m. We are setting the remainder of our editorial about the Texas Fraternal Congress for a later date, because the photos we took have not been returned to us in time for this issue.

A man is successful when he refuses to slander even his enemies; When he does not expect to get paid for everything he does; When he does not wait until tomorrow to do the things he might do today; When he is loyal to his employer and to his associates; When he intelligently co-operates with others, and is tolerant in thought and deed; When he studies constantly to prepare himself for a higher position financially and to rise in the estimation of his fellows.

In this issue, under "Supreme Lodge" you will find the Excerpts from the Minutes of the Supreme Lodge Meeting of October 9 and 10, the fourth quarterly meeting of 1974. Your attention is directed especially to the discussion of and approval of a referendum, to be submitted to the delegates of the XXIst Convention, which was mailed out on October 25th, and surely, has been received and read by all the delegates by now. The referendum will be published in the next two issues of the Vestnik -- November 13th and 20th.

Item No 1 deals with increasing the amount of insurance our Society would retain before reinsur-

ing a risk. For instance, in the case of persons thru age 45 the amount of insurance the SPJST could carry would be increased from $10,000 to $25,000 before reinsuring. This would save our Society money since our reinsurance costs would be reduced. This seems like a beneficial and progressive step for our SPJST to take. (This is in our By-Laws).

The third item (No. 3) pertains to increasing the allowance for mileage traveled in the line of duty from 12c to 15c per mile for all who travel in behalf of the SPJST. This seems to be in line, especially since the price of gasoline has gone up so drastically and there seems to

be no relief in sight in the foreseeable future. (This is in the XXI Convention Proceedings).

Now we will consider the second item (No. 2) saved purposely for last, because it is a little different situation. This pertains to Article 3 (f) and Article 35 of our By-Laws and is a request to the delegates of the XXIst Convention (1972) to allow a change (or vote to change) the By-Laws thusly: To allow our seven directors of the SPJST to make adjustments in the salaries of the members of the Supreme Lodge and the editor.

These salaries were set by the delegates at the convention, but the officers feel that due to the effect of inflation the yearly pay increases granted at the convention are not sufficient. Here the delegates must take time to consider these things: (a) There is no indication of how large or small an increase (what percent) the adjustment would be. Would it be retroactive? To what date? (b) that we ALL are living in the same era of time and inflation has taken its bite from everyone's income, especially the lower income groups, and not only the members of the Supreme Lodge and the editor; and (c) that the delegates would be relinquishing (giving up) their own rights to set the salaries for those who they elect to serve our So-

VPSTNIIK VESTNIK

HERALD Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas 76501 Phone: AC 817 '773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JOE W HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

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

Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple Texas 76501. raid subscriptions and advertising mat. ter should be addressed to Vestnik. West, Texas, 76691.

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

Wednesday, November 6, 1974 ciety and transferring those rights to the seven members (our directors).

Naturally, and quite understandably, your editor — and everyone who's not independently wealthy -could stand an increase in salary, especially in view of the fact that I had requested financial aid in the way of paid clerical help and was refused because there was no provision in the By-Laws (I was advised). However, am looking at this in a sincerely true fraternal spirit from the standpoint of brotherhood, correctness, rightfulness and sensible past proceeding which has proved very sensibly beneficial to us to date! Think carefully and seriously weigh all aspects before you vote!

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AGAIN WE REMIND ANYONE WRITING TO THE VESTNIK: DO NOT DEPEND ON MAILING A LETTER ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY TO HAVE IT HERE ON TIME FOR PUBLICATION BY THE THURSDAY DEADLINE. SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691.

SENDING IT TO THE SUPREME LODGE AT TEMPLE WILL ONLY CAUSE AN UNNECESSARY DELAY. Postage Due — Your editor has been receiving a number of "postage due" letters which we have been paying for, however, today (Oct. 31st), we received the following from our Postmaster. Please take notice because as of November 17, 1974, all postage-due mail will be returned to sender. The notice reads: Unpaid Mail Procedure Because of the steadily increasing volume of letter mail bearing no postage found in collection boxes, the procedure for handling such mail is being changed effective November 17, 1274.

Mail matter, of any class, received at either the office of mailing or the office of address without any postage thereon, will be endorsed "Returned for Postage" and returned to the sender. No postage due is to be collected. If there is no return address shown, the piece will be disposed of in accordance with action 159.4 of the postal Manual.

The above section specifies that First-Class and Air Mail will be sent to the dead letter branch for disposition.

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Once there was a powerful genius who promised a lovely maiden a gift of rare value if she would go through a field of corn and, without pausing, or wandering hither and thither, select the largest and ripest ear. The value of the gift was to be in proportion to the size arid perfection of the ear.

The maiden passed by many magnificent ones, but was so eager to get the largest and most perfect that she kept on without plucking any until the ears she passed were Successively smaller and more stunted. Finally they became so small that she was ashamed to select one and not being permitted to go back, she came out at the other side without an ear of corn.

Those who are constantly wavering and hesitating in their decision will likely make no decision at all or else make the wrong decision. Those who resolve but suffer their resolution to be changed by the first countersuggestion of a friend, who shift from opinion to opinion, from plan to plan, and veer like a weathercock to every point of the compaes, with every wind that blows, will never aecomplish anything worthwhile.

Your editor must have a definite goal, guided by his convictions and fraternal duty and obligations to our SPJST Society and its membership. He cannot be swayed by every breath of air, or breeze, like a spineless little twig.

able to point out what is wrong without being able to do it right themselves. Most often it is those who have done things wrong who are best able to start over and do them right. It is they who have the enthusiasm for and the devotion to the job ahead.

No one would discount the value of the critic. The people who do things are too close to their own work to see it objectively. A good critic — one who knows the standards that should be met — can help the doers perform better by pointing out wherein their work falls short. But not all critics are good critics, and too many are prone to criticize merely to express their own dissatisfaction with what has been done.

The real credit for e accomplishment never belongs to the critics, even the helpful ones. It belongs to those who do things. It is they who face the bruises of battle and give their time and energy to the tasks to be done. it is they who incur the blame for mistakes for it is they who make the mistakes.

Errors are the inevitable price of progress.

Even the best of critics may be

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open the afternoon's activities, with Edwin Adamek of Granger, local president, serving to open the program officially.

-SPJST-

NEWSBRIEFS John Sandelovic, 86, of Route 2, Yoakum, passed away in Huth Memorial Hospital in that city on October 5th. Funeral services were held on October 7th from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum, with burial in St, Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Brother Sandelovic was a member of SPJST Lodge No.63, Sweet Home.

Milos Grossman, 84, of Shiner, died October 21st in a Gonzales Nursing Home. Funeral services were held on October 22nd from the Buffington Funeral Chapel in Shiner, with burial in the SPJST Cemetery in that city. Brother Grossman was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 10, Shiner.

Mrs. Lydia (Joe) Vajdak, 77, of Buckholts died Saturday, October 26th. Funeral services were held from the Buckholts Brethren Church, with burial in the Snook Cemetery. Sister Vajdak was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 9, in Snook.

-SPJSTFEATURES SPJST LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF ACTION "Don't forget the past, but don't live in it," members and guests" of Lodge Praha 29 of the SPJST were cautioned as the lodge celebrated 75 years of action as a part of the Taylor and Central Texas community Sunday.

Nick Morris, president of the Supreme Lodge SPJST lauded the action of the past and looked forward to the taking over of the responsibilities in the future by the younger members.

The celebration opened in the morning fellowship followed by the noon luncheon.

The Graham D, Lulm Post 39 of Taylor advanced the colors to

FRANK DLOUHY, long-time member of SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor, joining on December 11, 1904 and has been active in the lodge since that time. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation at the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the lodge. He is now 90 years of age and was singled out by Reuben Leshikar, legal advisor of the Supreme Lodge.

President Adamek introduced special guests. The list included SPJST Supreme Lodge President Morris; Senator Bill Patman, Mayor of Taylor, Calvin Janak; each expressing pride in the lodge, which has done so much for the members and the community.

Jeanine Veselka offered a tap dance for special entertainment, and Mrs. James Bartosh and Mrs. B. C. Stalmach sang one number.

Ronnie Rieger spoke on why he is proud to be an American and the youth club of the lodge sang, "This Land Is Your Land," directed by Dona Pasemann.

In his address, President Morris spoke in praise of the fine hall, which was free of debt in 1969, and since that time, the facilities have been modernized.

A youth club room has been made, a new floor has been laid, the acoustics improved with aucoustical ceiling, modern lighting installed and the dance floor has been reinforced.

The younger people of the lodge were paid tribute as the lodge of the future, and the older members for their dedication in the lodge

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4 for the past '75 years. The experience of the older members plus the enthusiasm of the younger is the combination for the long-time success of the lodge.

Reuben Leshikar, legal advisor, paid special tribute to Frank Dlouhy, the member with the longest membership time and presented him with a certificate. Mr. Dlouhy, at the age of 20, joined the lodge in 1904.

Edward L. Marek, past president of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, presented the memorial service. The setting included the seven lighted candles as the seven days in time at the beginning of the world; the flame of the candles as the love of God for us; the cross as a reminder that Christ died on the cross for us and the flowers as a tribute.

The Taylor Czech chorus sang a group of numbers directed by Mrs. Bartosh with Mrs. Alvin Kubala at the piano.

Guests were invited by President Aclamek to remain for the free dance and were told that supper would be available later in the a fternoon.

The grand march in which members of the SPJST took part opened the dancing with music by Jodie Dubec, Louis Steffek and the Shackles.

(From the Taylor Daily Press, sent in by Sister Lucille Gaydos.

—Editor).

—SPJST--

A SUMMER'S GOODBYE

By Patsy J. Trarnpota (Member of Lodge No 47, Seaton) Standing in the original onehundred-and-seventy-one-year-old brick home where, my grandfather took his first breath of life, kneeling in the same 17th century Baroque cathedral where my grandmother was baptized, seeing and holding little, curly-haired baby girls with pierced ears and red, rosy cheeks — these once again became a dream come true that unfolded in Prague, Czechoslovakia this past summer.

Today, many parents try to give their children the best that life has to offer, hOwever, have they considered the fact that instead of immaterial objects, they could stress the importance of the Czech language and encourage their sons and daughters to become part of the summer study program held in Czechoslovakia

PATSY TIMMPOTA each summer under the direction of a wonderful sponsor and friend, Mr. J. J. Skrivanek of Texas A.M. One studies with the best professors in the oldest worldrenowed' university located in Central Europe, founded in 1348. Do the youth understand that all they need to pay for is their air fare and tuition? Do they realize that we are guests of the Czechoslovak government? I am so very grateful for my parents for they have sacrificed many items that they have dreamed of and instead given me the opportunity to travel and meet new and interesting people.

The vast, golden wheat fields, the immense cherry orchards, the green valleys, the pine and fir forests and the hand-cut crystal are now kept in my life memory book.

So many individuals have never experienced sleeping on at mattress of feathers and covered with a feather coverlet. So many haven't seen replicas of the homes their ancestors once lived in.

Many couldn't begin to invision tree-calden hills painted in crimson gold and emerald green, the scent of pine needles, ripe, juicy strawberries and freshly cut hay stacked in neat haystacks. People couldn't understand why tears develop when Lidice enters a conversation. To read in history books about the armilitation of this village by the Nazis in 1942 is one thing, however, when one stands on the same sandy soil where all of the men of the village were shot to death is another. One could almost imagine what it may have seemed like. All of us paused a moment at the memorial cross marked with a barbed wire wreath and thought of the suffering that

Wednesday, November 6, 1974 the people must have encountered.

What a beautiful walk we all experienced amid the blooming roses that have been sent from all parts of the world as signs of peace and friendship.

Visiting the High Tatra Mountains with their snowy peaks of sugar icing are another unforgetable sight. Seeing "babicky" their colorful, authentic costumes in small villages where one can see storks building nests for their young on the rooftops and oxen pulling wagonloads of hay is another beautiful sight.

A special treat was being invite& to the American Ambassador's home on the 4th of July. Here we met ambassadors from other countries as well as scientists and fellow Americans who had flown in for the celebration. Approximately seven hundred guests attended this outdoor reception and cook-out Yes, there is a familiar stanza, "We've gotta say goodbye for the summer." As we were leaving the outskirts of Prague, we knew that our dreams were quickly drawing to a close. Looking back to see our professors and special friends waving as we boarded the plane, tears quickly formed for we were leaving our dear homeland. Only we can experience and once again remember what we saw and hew we felt for those six weeks. We have lovely pictures and momentos now to cherish forever; we can never forget that beautiful land where our ancestors once lived. We can never erase those kind, Czech people.

Yesterday, we walked through Prague, today, we only have the memories, someday, we shall once again return.

--SPJSTEXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION Temple, Texas TO ALL BY FRIENDS: Just a brief note to say thank you for your flowers, many cards, phone calls and your prayers.

I have returned home (November 1st) after having undergone major surgery.

Fraternally, Mrs. Regina Zabeik, wife of Fin. Secy. Ben Zabcik of the Supreme Lodge Office and member of Lodge 24, Cyclone

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L to R: Brother Tommy IL Lostak and Mr. William E. Souchek, instructor of Czech at Alvin Junior College. (We regret that the photograph did not arrive in time to accompany the article on page 5, column 3, in last week's issue of Vestnik, dated October 30, —Editor)

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Czech Day, observed as usual, at Lodge No. 88 each year in the month of October, was a nice affair. The gesture of so many people coming out dressed in Czech costumes, even if they were only a homemade production, was in the spirit, sentiment and feeling of the celebration on this special day.

The lodge Cbncert Orchestra and the Choral Group program was broadcast over Radio Station KFRD from the lodge premises.

The sponsors of this broadcast were: the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Liberty Savings and Loan Assn.,

Al's Mower Shop, Leggett and Platt Inc., and the East Bernard Motors.

Again this year, 20 plaques were presented to loyal members for services performed through many years. It was a pleasure to see the families of the honored members present to witness the presentation of plaques by President E. J. Hanka, and assisted by the youth.

The parade of costumes took place at 5 p.m. and it was an array of colors; each year the parade of costumes grows larger and larger.

The march was lead by our royal pair, Queen Jade Elzner and King Kenny Bros. All in all it was a beautiful day and all went well until the free dance was concluded at 9 p.m.

We missed three of our singers; Frank Dvorak came down with a severe cold and was confined to his home, Rudy Lesak, who has missed several weeks of rehearsals, but is better now, and Richard Baletka who has been stricken pretty badly for six weeks and is slowly recuperating. We miss you all at the

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regular Tuesday night rehearsals; be sure and show up soon!

Brother Louis Schenburn is still in the hospital and has been ill for some time now. Mrs. Roy Bucek is now residing in the Golden Age Nursing Home on Long Point Rd., here in Houston. Mrs. Bucek will be a guest at the home until she regains her strength sufficiently to return to her home in Schulenburg. We wish all these good people a speedy recovery and hope that they will soon be enjoying good health again.

Mr. Dolph A. Kovar, who is on the staff at Teachers ColleVe Columbia University in New York City, recently visited in the home of his sister, Clara Ann and Gus Urbanovsky, and also in the home of his niece, Diana Dee, and Keith Markus. While Mr. Kovar was here the Urbanovskys drove him to Seymour for a few days to visit with their mother, Mrs. Theresa Kovar.

Wednesday, November 27th, we will have a pre-Thanksgiving dance with music by Leo Heinrich from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Come out and enjoy an evening in the Chandelier Ballroom. Breakfast, as usual, is available during and after the dance. Sisters Annie Vala and Mary Fusig will serve you with a smile.

Birthday Club card party will be Wednesday, November 6th and the second Wednesday, November 13th, besides having games, our monthly EArthday Club meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. and both Wednesdays a delicious lunch is served, all guests are welcome.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers, The next lodge meeting will be held Friday evening, November 8th at 6:30 p.m.

A covered dish supper will be served before the business meeting. Members are to bring a meat and vegetable dish or dessert for family and guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marek will present a program, on film, of their tour of Europe for our Christmas social in December. The date for this program will be decided on at the November meeting.

Try to attend both meetings.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka

6 SPECIAL NOTICE: LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Lodge No. 66 will hold their meeting for November on Sunday, November 24th.

This is election time. Please, make an effort to be present and vote for the officers who will serve for 1975. They need your support for the lodge can only be as strong as the time and effort you give to support it. It is your lodge, too, take pride in it, show that you are proud to be a member by your support!

No food will be served after the meeting.

Fraternally, Annie Harms, Secretary LODGE NO 25, ENNIS Dear Members: We would like to remind all members that our November meeting is a very important one In this meeting, we will have the election of officers and Mr. and Mrs. SPJST. We would like to see everyone at the lodge on November 10th, at 2 p.m, Fraternally, Mrs. Frances McBride SPJSTLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the following are gratefully acknowledged: In memory of Brother Weldon Hendrick, by $ 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fusig Mrs. Anna Kilnar $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Sig Ellermen — $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hanka — $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hilsher — $10.00 The following are contributions to the Youth Memorial Fund: In memory of Brother Frank A. Knapick, by Mrs. Lydia Marek -- —$5.00 Mr. Stanley L. Elmer, Sr. — $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Noel J. Kennedy and Family_---- $ 5.00 Mrs. Emmie Stakesberry -- $7.00 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zissa and Family — $7.00 Mrs. Ruth Adams — — — $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Allison — $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Gil Smith — $10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Bennie L. Marek $25.00 Contributions to the Memorial Fund in memory of Sister Winnie Vavra, by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hilsher — $5.00 Fraternally, Harriette Allison

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SPJST Elgin Youth Club Officers L to R: Secretary - Reporter Lou Dove Christensen; President Tracy Mogonye; Vice President Nancy Barron; Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Heisler; Treasurer Terry 'Wayne Peterson.

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Our Elgin youth group is increasing in their attendance at their monthly meetings. Through the work of the children, youth leader and assistants, plans that have been made for the next several months can only help to get more youths interested to come out. The last meeting was very successful and final plans were made for the November cook-out and hayride.

We are all real glad that Jim and Dot Roach went to Cleburne State Park as they have been real interested in the youth and growth of our lodge for some time, At this time we would like to introduce our youth officers, please refer to the picture.

Fraternally, Jeanette Peterson ----SPJSTLODGE NO. 5, TIOGA Dear Members and Friends, Our lodge meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, November 17th at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hejny. We won't have lunch, just some sweets and chips for an afternoon snack.

Fraternally yours, Lorene Schroeder --SPJST---

LODGE NO. 165, MOULTON Dear Members: We will have our regular monthly meeting on November 10, at 2 p.m.

Food and refreshments will be served.

Please try and attend.

Fraternally, Cynthia Technik, Reporter

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN SPJST Lodge No. 18's monthly meeting was held on October 15th.

Meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance, The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read with the following correction, Frank and Melinda Mogonye as transfers to Lodge 18, Elgin.

Emil Mogonye gave a report on the building program which is still in progress with the Building Committee.

Jeanette Peterson expressed a suggestion to have more representation at district meetings.

A motion was made and approved that we accept the following new members: Gary Meyer, Gregg Meyer, M'Liss Meyer, Clyde Lundgren, Betty Lundgren, Walter Kochlin, Alice Kochlin, Gus Mecey, Lucille Mecey, Jimmy Roach, Barbara Roach, Lowell Powell, Franklin Pohler, Betty Pohler, and Samuel Eschberger.

Premium refunds were awarded to I. G. Janca, Jr., Joe Jim Haisler, Leona Haisler.

Motion was made and seconded that we adjourn with fellowship and refreshments following.

Fraternally, Curly Gustafson —SPJST---

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: The October meeting was opened

by President Alvin J. Sefcik. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the membership.

Roll call revealed the following to be absent: 2nd Vice President Bro. Travis Jaroszewski, Sr., Youth

Wednesday, November 8, 1974 Leader Mary O'Rear and Assistant Youth Leader Evelyn Kent.

The minutes of the September meeting were read. Following a minor correction, the minutes were accepted as read.

Financial Secretary Bessie Findley submitted her report. Treasurer Agnes Valusek stated that the bank balance was in accord. Brother Eugene Sefcik was announced as having increased his insurance as a response to the request that all lodges in District V increase their efforts to meet the district's quota.

Brother Victor Frank, chairman of the Building Fund, reported on the status of that fund.

The Sick Committee reported that Brother T. Jarossewski was still ailing. It has since been reported that Sister Anna Scholky has been confined to St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston. We wish for them an early return to good health.

Sister Audrey Kaluza, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, reported on plans , for the Christmas party and dance. The event will be on Sunday, December 1st, with the meeting starting at 2 p.m., consisting of election and installation of officers for 1975, and the dance from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Guests may be invited with the host bringing additional food for same. Admission for non-members to the dance will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. The Elks Lodge at 2200 Lake Road, LaMarque, will be the place for the activities. Sister. Kaluza is planning a ticket sale with $25 in groceries.

She will be contacting members with lists on this project. As a means of adding to the project, members are asked to bring canned goods to the November meeting.

The secretary, then distributed the premium refund checks to members present.

The next meeting was set for Sunday, November 10th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, LaMarque.

Fraternally, Mary Cordray, Secy.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Members, A reminder that our lodge will meet Sunday, November 10th at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m, Election of off beet. for the corn-

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Refreshments and lunch will be served. November and December birthdays will be honored. Adult and youth doorprizes will be given.

Don't forget, Sunday, November 10, beginning at 2 p.m. Try to come and spend the afternoon.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST-

92, FORT WORTH Dear Members, It was good to see many of you at the Polka Festival this past weekend. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did. The music and food were great!

I want to remind everyone that our next lodge meeting will be on November 10 at 2 p.m. We will have a special dinner honoring all the new members we have taken into the lodge this past year. Of course all members of the lodge are welcome, and I know that Sister Langer will appreciate the ladies bringing the pastry to go with the meal. Until then, have a nice day every day!

Fraternally, Alene Kercho, Reporter LODGE NO.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

November 18, at 7:30 p.m., you have another chance to attend a monthly meeting. Are you going to be present?

Our sympathy is extended to the families of Sister Carolyn Motl and Brother Ben Koval, Lodge No. 84 members, and to the families of Brothers Joe Koliha, Jr., and Edward Sralla. May they have eternal rest.

Get-well wishes go to Brother Ben Kretsinger and Brother Bill Beseda Brother Jerome and Genera R.ejcek are happy grandparents again. Daughter Nodja and her husband, down Houston way, have a new baby.

Congratulations to Brother Bob and Margie Wright who have a new baby to lave.

Lodge No. 84 members congratulate Brother Sid Pokladnik who was selected to serve on the Executive Board of the National Fraternal Congress. We are mighty proud.

The band that will play for our November 16th Harvest Dance is Charlie Patak of Ennis. Remember him and his red accordion? Bring

your friends to enjoy this happy evening and have them get all the hanging fruit they want — without being caught! — Oh yeah!

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 88, Houston, will be held Monday, November 11, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Fraternally, Frances E. Vala, Secy.

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79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Fellow Members: Our regular second Sunday of the month meeting will not be held on November 10th. This is due to an antieipaited longer Sokol meeting at which time elections will be held by Sokol Corpus Christi. There will be a covered dish supper after the meeting and all Sokol members are urged to attend.

December 8th will be reserved for our SPJST Lodge 79 meeting and election of officers. This will be a very important meeting so come and elect the people you want to run Lodge 79 for the coming year.

Our youth club had a nice turnout at the October meeting and we hate to have them miss out in November, but I am sure the December meeting will be interesting and a lot of fun. Don't forget, December 8th — mark your calendars, and we will see you there.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss, Reporter LODGE NO.

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LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Our annual dinner will be held

on November 14th, at the Addicks VFW Hall. The time is 6:30 p.m. with dinner and then a meeting.

We do hope our members will support this important meeting, and enjoy the fellowship.

Fraternally, June Fischer, Secretary -SPJST-

39, BRYAN 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.

Mrs. Willie Kuder, LODGE NO.

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members, This is to let you know that our next meeting will be November 10th. Also there will be election of officers and all members are urged to attend and vote; it's your duty to attend and vote for the candidate. All officers will be voted on and also some on the Property Committee, so let's see you all there.

Then, after the meeting, we will all enjoy a delicious supper and maybe even "beeka s piveni" for those who enjoy it. Let's have a large turnout and elect who you want. See you there.

Fraternally, Lucille Gaydos, Reporter LODGE NO 15, BUCKHOLTS Dear Members, Just a reminder to all members that we will halve election of offi cers at our next meeting, which will be held November 10, at 1:30 P m. ; that is on a Sunday afternoon.

We hope you will all come out and vote.

Fraternally, Louise Johnson, Reporter ---SPJSTLODGE NO '74, LOVELADY Dear Members: I have just attended the Texas Fraternal Congress at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. There were twenty-six fraternal societies represented. I wish all of you could have been with me to see the Youth Spectacular Section. After seeing all of the youth perform their great talents, it reflects on all of the fraternal societies that are giving the youth such wonderful training.

They are truly the cream of the nation. Our SPJST Society had the most spectacular performers; out of a total of fourteen, six were from the SPJST. This should really make us feel proud that we belong to the SPJST Society.

I took three rolls of film, all in color and I hope they are good.

They will be displayed here at our Lodge 74 home, so be sure and come to see them.

We are sorry to learn that Brother M. A. Best is, in the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Sister Hazel Smith has just been released from our local hospital.

There are more activities going

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on at our lodge than ever before.

Sister Wanda Johnston, secretary of the square dancing club, will have a report to give me to forward to the Vestnik.

Sister Dorothy Smith and Sister 'Shear]. Smith have decorated our ballroom for our Halloween dance.

We want to thank them for such a splendid job. So long for now!

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJSTLODGE NO. 143, INEZ Dear Members: We are calling to your attention that the meeting dates and time of our lodge meetings have been changed. At our last meeting this was discussed, and after a brief discussion, pro and con, a vote was taken. The vote was unanimous in favor of changing the meeting date and time, therefore, the meetings are changed to the second Monday of each month with starting time at 8:30 p.m.

I would also like to state that the meetings of local Lodge Ragsdale No. 117, RVOS, have also been changed to the second Monday in the months of March, June, October, and November. Starting time, 7:30 p.m.

Members please bear in mind and come to the meetings; it is your lodge and you are part of the Society.

Fraternally yours, Leo Krause, Jr., Secretary -SPJ STATTENTION, LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Covered Dish Supper Election of Officers, Sunday, November 17th.

Dear Members: Our forthcoming Annual Meeting shall be held on Sunday, November 17th, commencing at 4 p.m.

The election of 1975 officers, plus the appointment of all 19'75 committees, will be the order of the day.

Immediately following, we will have a covered dish supper complete with all appropriate refreshments. The ladies are asked to bring the main meal — meats, salads, etc.— and the lodge will furnish all drinks, plates, etc.

'The bread, incidentally, will be furnished by your lodge.

And, to add to the festive occasion, we will have a good Czech orchestra to furnish music for danc-

ing.

Your officers urge a full attendance.

Sincerely and Fraternally, R. F. Holubec, Secretary --SPJST- LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: Just to remind you of a special called meeting for the purpose of the new building, Sunday, November 10th, at 5 p.m. Please plan to attend.

The weather was beautiful for the Polka Festival and I hope gout all enjoyed yourselves.

We want to thank all the brothers and sisters who worked so hard and put in such long hours. As I have said before, without your cooperation, we couldn't make it.

I was surprised when I looked up in the serving line and saw Brother and Sister I3edric and Hattie Pavlicek of Bomarton, with their son, B. W. and all his family, from Hurst. They are Benny's cousins.

I met some new folks from Dallas and Oklahoma City who knew many of our acquaintances and I'm sure others did the same.

Will be looking forward to seeing you at the Friendship Club Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday, November, 6th, at 10:30 a.m. and our special lodge meeting Sunday, November 10th, at 5 p.m.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey -SPJSTCHORAL GROUP, LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Vestnik Readers, I hope all of you enjoyed the the State Fair as much as I did.

It turned out to be a most enjoyable day. The program in the coliseum, in the morning, was under the direction of Brother John Bubak, who was the master of ceremonies. The audience and participants as well, appreciated the good music, singing and dancing, and the Sokol exhibitions. Our group sang two songs: "Chaloupky Pod Horami" and "Pisnicko Ma," under the fine direction of our leader, Frank Henzen, we were also honored to have two other choral groups present for this program, the Ennis Czech Choral Group, and the Seaton Choral Group. We had planned to sing two songs together with these two other choral

Wednesday, November 6, 1974 groups as a great finale to the coliseum program, however, due to the time schedule, we were unable to present this portion of the program. We were all looking forward to singing together and it is unfortunate that these songs had to be eliminated. Maybe next year.

Our Dallas Choral Group also had the pleasure of participating in the program in the Women's Building at noon on Czech Day at the fair. This program was well planned and presented under the leadership of Brother Calvin Chervenka. We saing "Cervena Sukynka" and "Cikanko Ty Krasna" to the tune of an accordion and the beat of drums and a tamborine. Special thanks to Sharon Henzen and Bobby Duron for their help! The original Czech costumes, singing and dancing all contributed to an excellent show.

Please mark, your calendars for our next rehearsal which will be held on Thursday, November 21.

This will be our last praetice for this year. We all are looking forward to a well-deserved rest following our preparation for the Fair. Let's all plan to be there on November 21. See you then.

Fraternally, Irene Karitis, Secretary -SPJ ST--

ELK SPJST CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The SPJST Cemetery Association

will have its fall meeting, Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Elk Hall.

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WALK IN THE FALL AIR

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I say that as each season changes, but today, fall is my favorite!

This afternoon, with the dogs excitedly, barking and running beside me, I took to the woods and creek bottoms of the farm to enjoy, once again, the spectacular beauty of nature as it prepares for winter.

We passed a late crop of hay waiting to fall before the mower's blade and be baled for winter feed. The fall garden nearby still has some potatoes, radishes, late tomatoes and a few unidentified things that the chickens will probably get. As we cross the open

VESTNIK pasture, cows stare at us briefly and go back to their important job of eating grass.

The vivid colors of autumn — rusts, browns, oranges and reds of the wild pyraeantha, berries blend with the evergreen cedars that line the creek inviting us on.

My feet make crunching sounds on the ground as I work over the fallen acorns from the live oaks. Soon a mantle of oak leaves will be added and nature will start its recycling process again.

As I walk beside the creek I look intently for Indian arrowheads, hoping to find just one.

Previous searchers have reportedly found so many that several tribes must have camped on the banks of this unnamed creek; no luck for me today though, and I go on.

A sudden rustle in a pile of brush sends the dogs chasing after a rabbit that didn't have sense enough to stay still. The chase goes up and down gullies, along fences, through tall grasses and ends undramatically when the doge lose the scent. They return slowly but with smug looks on their faces that seem to say, "Well, we chased that rabbit away for you."

I approach a small grove of trees that protect the ones resting there.

A flat sandstone rock, etched by hand long ago, tells only of a mother and child buried there.

The leaves drift down slowly and I wonder if she once left her daily tasks to walk and savor the smells and feeling of the fall air.

As I come out of the shadows of the overhanging trees, the bright sunlight reminds me of chores to do. I take one last look and go to write my monthly Vestnik report. —Jo Ann Hixson * LADIES' CIRCLE OF LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

The next meeting of the Circle will be on Thursday, November 14th, at 10:30 a.m. at the lodge.

Hostesses will be Annie Langer, Mary Hubenak, Esta Belle Hubenak, Bennie Bartek, Inez Krivanek and Lillie Matusevich. Members are urged to attend. Discussion will be held on the Christmas activities and up-coming elections in December.

No formal meeting was held in October but members enjoyed the Family Night held instead. Thanks are extended to all who worked so

hard preparing the delicious food.

The circle is pleased to welcome new member, Helen Skrasek, and look forward to seeing her each month.

A speedy recovery is sent to Evelyn Zacek, who has been in the hospital and is recuperating at a rest home.

Congratulations are sent to Mr. and Mrs. Milam Karlick on the arrival of a new baby boy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Karlick of Covington.

Travelers Joe and Esta Belle Hubenak have returned from a trip to Houston where they visited daughter, Kathryn and herb family.

They also made a, stop in Temple to see relatives and friends.

Visitors to the recent Polka Festival in Fort Worth enjoyed some fine Czech music and good food.

This annual event is becoming a good excuse for Czechs (and wouldbe Czechs) to get together and have a good time. We look forward to next year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.

Fraternally, Jo Ann Hi RePorter -SPJST-

BOARD

BULLETIN

SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS

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

The District IV spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 27, 1974 at Wall, Texas. * The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 18, 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. * * District V will hold its fall meeting on Sunday, October 5th, 1975.

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Official opening and dedication of new hall on Sunday, December 15th. Details later.

10 SUPREME LODGE 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 HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77461

SUPREME LODGE

VESTNfK Resolution of Respect to Brother Edward P. Sralla was read as follows: RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the sceptre of death has invaded the home of our Sister Tillie Braila and has ealled to life eternal, her husband and past director of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, Brother Edward P. Sralia, and, WHEREAS, Brother Edward P. Sra11a, left surviving him to mourn his departure, iils wife, his children, grandchildren, and other relatives, a host of friends and neighbors, all , of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on September 7, 1974 of Brother Edward P. SraIla, esteemed associate who has worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served as a director for - 15 years.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST' meeting as a body in session on October 9, 1974 hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, who was esteemed by his associates, loved by his friends and respected by all.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as a humble expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication; and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge SPJST The Resolution of Respect was unanimously adopted.

Resolution of Respect to Brother Jos. J. Koliha, Jr., was read as follows: RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the sceptre of death has called to life eternal the past treasurer and past director of the Supreme Lodge SRTST, Brother Jos. S. Koliha, Jr.; and

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF FOURTH REG. QUARTERLY MEETING OF SUPREME LODGE, SPIST, HELD OCTOBER 9-10, 1974, AT THE HOME OFFICE IN TEMPLE, TEXAS The meeting was called to order on Oct. 9, 1974, at 9 a.m.

All members of the Supreme Lodge were present, to-wit: Nick A. Morris, Joe B. Hejny, Leonard D. Mikeska, Ben Zabelk, Reuben D. lesika,r, John A. Kubena, Henry E. Vitek, Cyri11 Pokladriik, Stanley Braz, Ernest 3. Hanka, Matt S. Vanek, Frank Veselka.

The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the July 9-11, 1974 Supreme Lodge meeting. It was agreed to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as recorded.

It was reported that since our last meeting, two former Supreme Lodge members had passed away.

Past Director Edward P. Sralla passed away on Sept. 7, and Past WHEREAS, Brother Jos. Treasurer and Director Jos. jr, left surviving him to Koliha, Sr., passed away on Oct. 5, 1974. The Supreme Lodge body mourn his departure, his children, stood for a moment in respect to grandchildren, and other relatives, the departed brothers,

Wednesday, November 6, 1974 a host of friends and neighbors, all of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on October 5th, 1974 of Brother Joe. J. Koliha, Jr., esteemed associate who has worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served as treasurer for 25 years and 9 months and as a, director for 4 years.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST meeting as a body in session on October 9, 1974 hereby' gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing froth this life of a loyal member, who was esteemed by his associates, loved by his friends and respected by all.

BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as a humble expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication; and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge SPJST. The Resolution of Respect was unanimously adopted.

President Morris reported on the following: Director Pokladnik was congratulated on the honor of having been elected to the National Fraternal Congress of America executive board and also vice president of the Fraternal Section of the NFCA. Honorary President Marek arrived and greeted the members of the Supreme Lodge.

Report was made that President Morris and Bro. Otto Hanus appeared on a short special on KCEN TV highlighting the SPJST museum.

CALENDAR- The 1975 calendar was reported to be nearing completion.

State Royalty -- Attendance at the royalty contest was discussed.

President Morris suggested that the 1975 Royalty be held on a Saturday instead of a Sunday. Discussion followed on other ways to improve the attendance at the SYADs. LETTERS — President Morris read the following: (1) a letter from Sister Betty

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Schoenemann commenting on the value of youth leaders' training seminar at Cleburne.

(2) a letter addressed to the SYD from Sister Sadie Smajstrla, assistant youth leader of Lodge 32, Victoria, expressing thanks for the opportunity to attend the last YL seminar.

President Morris relayed a phone message from Brother Ed Mazanec, chairman of the Publication Committee, extending an invitation to any and all of the Supreme Lodge members to the Publication Committee meeting to be held October 26, 1974, at 10 a.m.

ADJUSTMENTS and ALLOWANCES — Report was made on the economic problems caused by inflation and the following solutions were offered to ease the plight of Supreme Lodge members and all who travel on behalf of the Society.

(1) an adjustment of mileage allowance (2) an adjustment of meals allowance (3) an adjustment in salaries for Supreme Lodge officers, directors, and editor.

It was pointed out that any such adjustments would have to be submitted to the delegates of the last convention for referendum action.

Mileage and meal allowances and fficers' salaries of comparable fraternal societies were compared.

Action was postponed until later in the meeting.

REINSURANCE — Vice President Hejny reported that we need to submit a referendum to seek an amendment to Art. 80 (a) of our by-laws which establishes the amount of insurance retained by the SPJST and the amount that must be reinsured through a reinsurance company. He suggested we increase the amount of life insurance retained by the Society, according to the recommendation of our actuary, as follows: Thru age 45 from $10,000 to $25,000 46 thru 50 from $8,000 to $20,000 51 thru 55 from $6,000 to $15,000 thru 60 from $3,000 to $7,500 61 thru 70 from $1,000 to $2,500 REFERENDUM — 'Vice President Iiejny moved that we submit a referendum to amend Article 80 (a) of our by-laws to increase the insurance retention as recommended

by our actuary, and after second, the motion carried.

On a motion duly passed, it was agreed that the referendum be sent out by Nov. 1, 1974 with a return deadline of Dec, 2, 1974.

It was reported that the SPJST was presently having its regular examination by the State Board of Insurance.

DISTRICT YADs — The suggestions for sequence and other procedures to be followed at district YADs was to be considered in January.

SYD Dorothy Massey presented a brief report.

The method of allocating camp funds among the districts was discussed. Presently, a district recehes its camp allocation based on the number of active youth reported in the district with no regard to the number of youth actually attending camp.

It was decided to allocate the camp funds as recommended by the Youth Department.

SYD Massey read letters from youth leaders of Lodge 130 and of Lodge 88, both commenting favorably on the recent youth leaders' training seminar.

Report was made on the possibility of having a youth leaders' training seminar in the Temple area. Decision on site is to be reported in the January Supreme Lodge meeting.

It was agreed to have a youth leaders' training seminar in 1975.

A motion to have the State Royalty contest on a Saturday in 1975 was seconded and passed.

President Morris' report, as presented thus far, was accepted on motion duly passed.

Vice President Hejny reported on the following: SALES — Report was made that sales were good, especially taking into consideration the economic conditions.

STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE CHANGE — An order has been passed requiring certain information whenever an application is written to replace another policy with another company.

Vice President Hejny reported that the necessary questions are being incorporated in our application form. Later in the meeting, he reported on specific steps he had taken to comply with the State Board of Insurance Order No. 27700

ii pertaining to procedures required en sales involving replacement of insurance.

NEW LODGES --- A new lodge was organized in Longview and one is in process in Conroe. Director Pc'ladnik, was given credit for making the initial contact that eventually resulted in organization of the Longview lodge.

DISTRICT SAPS REPRESENTATIVES' PROPOSALS FOR 1975 -- The 1975 proposals were presented and discussed and approved with minor changes.

Editor Sec* arrived and visited the meeting.

The 1975 quotas were approved as recommended, aggregating $10,CCO3000.

Vice President Hejny's report was accepted by the body.

It was agreed to give a Christmas bonus to the employees.

Editor Sefeik discussed various items pertaining to the Vestnik.

Recess for the day was taken at 6 p.m. and the meeting was called back to order on October 10, W14 at 8:30 a.m.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on the following: Letters were read from several other fraternal societies supporting the nomination of Director Pokladnik to the Executive Board of the National Fraternal Congress of America.

REAL ESTATE LOANS — Report was made that as of September 30, 1974, the amount invested in real estate loans had increased to $15,675,387.88.

Report was made on delinquent loans and action was authorized on those seriously delinquent.

SALE OF REAL ESTATE — Report was made that on closing of the sale of REO No. 152.

MINUTES OF OrtaCERS' MEETINGS — Report was made on two Supreme Lodge officers' meetings held August 15 and October 3, 1974 concerning purchase of short-term securities.

The minutes of both meetings were read and accepted by the body.

SECURITIES BOUGHT — Report was made on securities bought this quarter as follows: (1) 'U.S. Treasury bills for $300,000 purchased August 16, 1974 maturing July 2o, 1975. The cost was 275,623.25.

(2) U.S. Treasury bills for $50,000

12 purchased October 7, 1974, maturing in one year. This is an investment of funds out of the Expense Account.

The purchase of the two securities, as reported, was ratified, on a motion duly passed.

LIQUID SECURITIES, -- Report was made on $1,075,000 invested for short-term which provides us with a good supply of liquid funds.

LOAN APPLICATIONS — It was reported that the $1,510,881.99 of loans committed and in process is near the 1.6 million record high we set in July of 1973 when we declared a loan moratorium. If demand does not slow down soon, we could again have to consider a loan moratorium.

One loan application presented for action was discussed and declined.

INTEREST RATE — It was reported that our rate of interest on mortgage loans is 811/9%. The possibility of raising the rate was discussed at length but no action was taken.

HAZARD POLICIES INSURING SPJST--- Detailed report was made on nine different hazard policies covering the Society on damage to the home office, burglary, workmen's compensation, securities coverage, and various areas of liability.

After considerable discussion, it was agreed to obtain rates on coverage for liable, slander, or defaination of character and to present such rates for action in the January Supreme Lodge meeting.

VESTNIK CONTRACT -- Representatives of the Cechoslovak Publishing Co., appeared before the board and according to the terms of the contract for publishing the Vestnik provided by the last convention, requested an increase of 8.4%. The last convention specified that the price of printing the Vestnik be adjusted each year according to the cost of living increase or decrease.

It was agreed that the publisher be granted an increase of 8.4% as per the contract, subject to written confirmation that this is the actual cost of living increase and variable upward or downward depending on the aforesaid confirmation.

Financial Secretary Zabeik reported on the following: Several items on the financial

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statement were discussed.

After some discussion on setting up a uniform payroll for all employees, it was agreed to pay all employees on the 15th and 30th of each month.

Financial Secretary Zabcik's report was accepted by the body.

Legal Advisor Lesikar reported on the following: LOANS IN PROCESS — Detailed report was made on loans in process.

BRIEFS and OPINIONS—Report was made on numerous briefs, opinions, and conferences concerning various SPJST business matters.

FORECLOSURE Report was made on one foreclosure scheduled for November.

Legal Advisor Lesikar commented on the 75th anniversary celebration recently held at SPJST Lodge 29 in Taylor. He said that the oldest living member, Frank Dlouhy, was recognized having joined the SPJST 70 years ago. He also stated that the local members appreciated the good address that President Morris delivered at the celebration.

Legal Advisor Lesikar's report was accepted by the body.

Honorary President Edw. L. Marek visited the meeting and spoke briefly.

State Field Manager Silas Smith's written report was presented and accepted on a motion duly passed.

ADJUSTMENTS and ALLOWANCES — The matter of adjusting salaries and allowances postponed earlier in the meeting was brought back for consideration.

(1) Adjustment of mileage allowance — After considerable discussion, a motion was made that we include in the referendum to be sent out a request for an adjustment in the mileage allowance from 12c per mile to 15c per mile.

The motion was seconded and it carried.

(2) Adjustment of meals allowance — After discussion, the request for an adjustment of meals allowance was tabled.

(3) Adjustment in salaries for Supreme Lodge officers, directors, and editor.

During general discussion it was emphasized that in 1972 when the salaries were set, no one knew that we would be faced with two-digit /Inflation decreasing the buying power of the salaries by over 25%.

On comparing the officers' salaries with similar sized organizations, it was found that SPJST salaries were far below that paid to individuals managing a corporation with 20 million dollars of assets.

After a brief recess. it was suggested that we ask the delegates to the last convention to authorize the Supreme Lodge to make adjustments in the salaries of the Supreme Lodge members and editor.

A possible conflict in the existing by-laws on this matter was discussed. It was suggested to delete that part of Art. 3 (f) dealing with salaries only and to add the corresponding authority under Art. 36 dealing with the authority of the Supreme Lodge. It was then suggested that the change be placed under Art. 35 having to do with the functions of the directors.

A motion was made to include with the referendum being sent out the proposition that the directors of the Supreme Lodge ask the authority of the delegates to the last convention to amend our by-laws so that they have authority to make adjustments in salaries of the members of the Supreme Lodge and editor, effective January 1, 1975, in order to cope with the economic situation.

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

REPORT OF DIRECTORS — Director Kubena — He complimented the Supreme Lodge members on excellent cooperation and complimented Legal Advisor Lesikar on furnishing thorough reports. He thanked the body for being given the privilege of attending the informative sessions of the National Fraternal Congress.

Director Vitek — He commented favorably on the National Fraternal Congress meeting he attended, with emphasis on information received in the Investment Section.

He reported briefly on the fine 75th year celebration of SPJST Lodge 29, in Taylor, he had recently attended and participated in and complimented President Morris on his presentation.

He invited all to the opening of the new hall of Lodge No. 177, Academy, on December 15th.

Director Pokladnik — He reported on the upcoming Czech Day at the• State Fair and that the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, which he directs, will perform during the ac-

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tivities.

He commented favorably on the referendum.

He thanked those who supported him for the position he was elected to at the National Fraternal Congress, and for being given the privilege to attend this and other functions.

He reported on the pamphlet that the Fraternal Section of which he was secretary-treasurer, prepared for use by all fraternal societies.

Director Broz—He asked a question pertaining to the transaction exchanging some 31/2% U.S. Treasury bonds for higher interest bonds.

He shared his feelings and opinions on several other matters and concluded by congratulating Director Frank and Sister Carrie Veselka on their 40th Wedding Anniversary.

Director Vanek — He spoke of his plans to do some traveling in his district to stimulate activities and possibly get some lodges to build lodge halls. He spoke of the good a director can do in visiting the lodges in the district.

He reported on the good district meeting recently held in District VI and stated he was impressed by the large youth attendance.

He commented on attempts of lodges in District VI to build lodge halls.

Director Veselka — He spoke of the importance of good discussions to come to good conclusions of our problems which he felt we are doing.

He complimented the Supreme Lodge officers on the job they are doing and said he felt they are carrying a big load.

He concluded with appropriate remarks on several matters.

Director Hanka — He reported on a problem at a lodge in his district arising from the fact that it is located in a dry areal.

He reported on a conflict at a lodge in his district as to whether a lodge can have a regular lodge treasurer and also a building committee treasurer. It was agreed that Legal Advisor Lesikar would study the by-laws and give an opinion on the matter.

He reported that Lodge No. 88 would have a 25-minute program on Channel 26 on October 22, 1974 advertising their Czech Day.

He brought a recommendation from District V that some solution be worked out so that there would not be more than one district meeting held on the same day.

The problems of working this out were discussed.

He complimented Director Pokladnik on his election as director to the EXecutive Committee of the National Fraternal Congress.

He concluded by commenting on the dedication of the beautiful new lodge hall of Lodge No 81 in Needville.

After stating that he has absolute faith and confidence in the judgement of the directors, President Morris adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m.

Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer

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YOUTH

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Letters From The Youth UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF THE FALL DISTRICT HI YOUTH CLUB MEETING The District III Youth Club met on September 15th at Lodge 54, West. President Cindy Banik called the meeting to order.

The roll call was read with a total of 33 youth members present.

They were as follows: Lodge Leaders Youth 25 0 0 35 8 2 66 7 3 84 0 0 92 0 0 135 0 0 130 3 2 154 3 2 54 5 2 6 7 3 Minutes of the spring District III Youth Club meeting by Secretary Pattie Stanislav were read and approved.

The charity project was discussed under old business. Each club reported how much money they had donated or planned to donate.

They were as follows: Lodge 6 — $25 Lodge 25 — $25 Lodge 35 — $25 Lodge 66 — $25 Lodge 54 — $19.38 (from the auctioning of an ice cream freezer) Lodge 154-- $25

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Lodge 130 — $25 There were three lodges that had not made a donation. They were Lodges Nos. 84, 135, and 92.

DYC Nesuda said the secretary should write a letter to each youth leader in the above-named lodges and ask if they plan to contribute to this project.

Because of a shortage of money we decided, by vote, to buy one hairdryer for each S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home (two). The remaining money would be used to buy fruit for the rest homes. This project would take the place of the whirlpool bath for the rest homes. DYC Nesuda would investigate procurement of the dryers.

Under new business, Anne Oates moved that the Nominating Committee be formed consisting of one member from each youth club and selected by the delegates from the youth clubs. The members elected from each youth club would form the nominating committee which would attend the Spring Executive Meeting to name a slate of new officers for the coming year. Each committee will furnish a list of members from their club who have been contacted and have stated that they would accept nomination for district office. The Nominating Committee would present the nominees to the next regular District III Youth Club meeting for vote by the body.

The office of secretary-treasurer will be divided to form another office and that each lodge be represented in the person of just one officer. This was all voted on in a separate motion and approved.

The club decided that the secretary should have a list of the names of the delegates from each lodge. The secretary should be notified by each lodge giving names and addresses of their delegates by November 1, 1974. The secretary will send notification of a special meeting so that all youth clubs can be represented.

The club discussed social plans.

Rita Karnes made a suggestion to hold a junior-senior volleyball tournament and a wiener roast for the north and south. Decision, by vote, was that there would be a tournament in the south between Lodges 6, 35, 66, and 54, with Lodge 35, Elk, as host of this event. The winner of this tournament would make up the south junior team and

14 senior team. The north would also have a tournament to determine who would represent their division.

The game rules will be unofficial and used in terms of fair play and recreational volleyball.

The north tournament would consist of teams from Lodges 25, 84, 92, 130, 135, 154, and 178. Lodge 130 Dallas will be the host lodge.

The north and south tournament would each have refreshments furnished by the district club. Each hosting lodge would plan for the 'food at the local tournaments.

Final play-off between the winners of the north and south team representatives would take place at the District III meeting in the spring.

This social was put into a motion. The majority voted to have the volleyball tournament. DYC Nesuda said that any details would be discussed further at the Executive Council meeting.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Pattie Stanislav Rt. 1, Box 48, West, Tx 76691 Secy.-Treas. District III YC PS: The two professional-type hairdryers have been purchased at a cost of $75, plus tax, from the Hughes Barber Supply of Hillsboro.

They are on wheels, are portable and can be used with any chair or in any needed locality. Delivery will be made as soon as arrangements are completed. DYC Nesuda has the dryers in her possession.

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LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN

Dear Members, We had a meeting and a hobo party. This was my first SPJST meeting and I had lots of fun.

First, we went on a scavenger hunt. The winners were Lance, Allan, and Steve.

Then we played twister. Another boy and I were the winners. After that we had our fortunes told and then we bobbed for apples and pears, If you wanted a pear, you had to go down to the bottom because they wouldn't float. After 'that we judged the costumes and David Jezisek was the winner.

Then we had refreshments, after which we were dancing and a girl fell into a bucket of water.

For our next meeting, we plan to go see Yankee Doodle at the drama theatre at the university.

(10-31-74) Eddie Tidwell (10)

Wednesday, November 6, 1974

SPJSTIlje Youth Club enjoying a field trip to Astroworld in Houston.

Youth Leader Mrs. Alton Krauskopf of Lodge 40 and several guests took a fun-filled trip to Houston, recently.

LODGE NO. 40, HILLJE

Dear Readers, The Hillje SPJST Youth Club enjoyed a day at Astroworld on October 13. Thirty-two persons got to go. This included our youth leader, Mrs. Alton Krauskopf, several parents and guests.

We spent the day riding all the rides and enjoying the various scenery.

Fraternally, Brenda Ennis (10) (10-31-74) Reporter LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

Dear Members and Readers, There are many topics a youth can write on, but I have picked one that I feel is very meaningful. My topic is, "Why I Am Proud to Be a Teenage Member of the SPJST."

There are many ways to begin

but I would like to start by saying that the SPJST youth club functions for me as enjoyment, learning, entertainment, and last, but not least, a place to make new friends, and meet more people.

Enjoyment is brought into the club by having things such as parties, fund-raising drives, charity acts, and even district and state YAD's.

Learning is naturally a part of almost every youth club. When a youth participates and cooperates with other members of the club he or she is learning to get along with people. Entertainment may be described as "a means of amusement." I think we can all say that just by being a, member of the SPJST and just by cooperating with our fellow members, we find entertainment. I can see and I hope that everyone can see what a great future in the SPJST lies ahead for the youth of today.

Fraternally, Renea Koehler (10-23-74) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTS'VILLE

Dear Readers, Sunday, October 27th, our youth club held a Halloween party which was well attended. We played several games and had refreshments. The overall, costume contest winner was Kim Drozd, the next highest girl was Jean, Zak, the highest boy, John Zak; each was awarded a prize. Everyone had a very good time.

Don't forget our next meeting, which will be held on November

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Wednesday, November 6, 1974 10th. Try to attend!

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (15) (10-29-74) President -SPJSTLODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had a grand ole' ballgame this past Saturday as our activity.

Everyone had a good time. Our mothers got sore muscles from all that playing. The covered-dish supper was well enjoyed by all.

We had our monthly meeting on Saturday, November 2nd, and we had a guest speaker, Mrs. Laura Englemann. We worked on our craft projects.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (11) (10-29-74) -SPJSTLODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD

Dear Readers, At our last meeting we discussed what we were going to sell for our fall project. At the meeting the members got to make a flower out of yarn. Toward the end of the meeting everyone helped to make a big flower arrangement which was to be given away at the District VI fall meeting in Hillje.

At the fall meeting we sold tickets on the flower arrangement the youth club had made; /Vim Sperlik of East . Bernard won the flower arrangement. After the meeting refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Gregory Valigura (10-31-74) LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members and Readers, We did not have our last meeting on October 6th, because the District VI meeting was held on the same day in Hillje. We sold tickets for a flower arrangement. The winner of the flowers was Mrs. Robert Sperlik of East Bernard.

Our youth club made the flowers.

Our last meeting was held on November 3rd.

Fraternally, Kenneth Valigura (10-31-74) -SPJST-

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, BENJAMIN RAYMOND KOWAL, who passed away in Dallas, Texas on October 9, 1974 at the age of 74.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Kowal; and two brothers, Stanley S. Kowal of Dallas, and Joseph J. Kowal of Chicago.

Services were held on October 11, 1974 at 2 p.m. at St. Mathews' Cathedral in Dallas. The very Rev. C. Preston Wiles was the celebrant.

Interment was at Restland.

Pallbearers were: Tony Kartous, Rudolph Kartous, Louis Kartous, Joe Kartous, Joe Nestrole and Lupe Martinez.

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

Resolution Committee: Evelyn Saaac Annie Steiner Jerry Manak -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution COnunittee of Lodge Pokrok No. 84, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, CAROLINE MOIL, who passed away in Alameda, California, on September 25, 1974 at the age of 85 yearS. Survivors include three children: son, Albert Motl of San Francisco, California, and daughters, Mrs. Helen Lott of Sumrall, Mississippi, and Mrs. Gladys Cowell of Benicia, California.

Services were held on September

15 27, 1974 with interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Evelyn Salac Annie Steiner Jerry Manak -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved survivors of our departed sister, MRS. VERA POLASEK, of 1102 Hackberry Street, 'Who died Sunday, October 27, 1974 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cuba.

She was 88 years of age.

Mrs. Polasek was born in Czechoslovakia on October 6, 1886 and was a member of Taylor Brethren Church Surviving are: five daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Vera) Cuba of Taylor, Mrs. M. V. (Rose) Williams of Galveston, Mrs. Glenn (Sophie) Webb of Waco, Mrs. Mildred Jirasek of Austin, and Mrs. J. E. (Sadie) Holloman of Marble Falls; one son, Benjamin J. Zovodny of Taylor.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 in the 'Taylor Brethren Church, the Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery with the Condra Funeral Home in charge.

Pallbearers were Archie Neubauer, Arnold Cuba, Frank Kokes, Joe B. Srnensky, A. W. Brannon, and Stanley Zetak.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Paul Pasemann Jerry lianas Otto Rieger .-SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 32, Victoria, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, EDWARD ALBEN MARAS, Brother Marak was 79 years old and had lived in Victoria County Since 1919. He was a retired employee of the Victoria County Drainage District. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Brother Marak died in an Edna

16 hospital on Friday, October 11, 1974, after a short illness; funeral services were held at Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmie Moore officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brother Marak was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Roznovak Marak in November of 1973, and also by his parents, Frank and Mary Berta Marak.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Viola Eliot of Victoria; two sons, Edward P. Maralk of Mathis and R. J. Marak of Edna; four sisters, Mrs. Sofie Hughes Of Schulenburg, Mrs. Hattie Moore, Mrs. Millie Petrvalsky, and Mrs. Agnes Walters; all of Houston; one brother, Emil Marak of Schuleriburg; seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank Drozd Mrs. Frank Drozd Adolf Motal Henrietta Vanek —SPJST— EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge No. 32, Victoria, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the surviving family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. VLASTA HNATEK, who passed away Monday, October 14, 1974, at the age of 84, in a local hospital following a long illness.

Sister Hnatek was born February 20, 1890, in Austin County, and was a descendant of one of the first pioneer Czech families to settle in Texas. She was the daughter of the late John and. Anna Jirosek Shiner. Funeral services were held at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Slover and the Rev. Victor Nichols officiating. Burial followed in Shillerville Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Hnatek of DaCosta; a son, John 0. Hnatek of Victoria; and two• grandchildren.

Pallbearers were T. A. Moore, Sam Shiller, Ion Thomas Moore, Leon Hosek, Jim Elsik and Billy W. Nichols. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Larry Riedel and Dr. Forest M. Seger.

May our denarted sister rest in

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eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Frank Drozd Mrs. Frank Drozd Adolf Motal Henrietta Vanek --SPJST--EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

Sister Vavra was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and a long-time member of Lodge 88, Houston.

She is survived by: daughters, Mrs. Virginia Lipinsky, Mrs. Dorothy W. Dixon; brothers, Valenta Bielic, of Martindale, Texas, and Frank Bielic, Houston; sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Sosan, Smithville, and Mrs. Lillie Stalinsky, Houston; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchildren.

Funeral mass was held Monday, September 30, 1974 at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Burid was at Calvary Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley SPJST-

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, FRANCIS ALBERT KNAPICK, who passed away Thursday, October 17, 1974 at the age of 57 years.

Brother Knapick was a machinist for Cameron Iron Works, a member of the Cameron Club and of SPJST Lodge No. 88 where he had served as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Brother Knapick is survived by his wife, Louise Knapick; daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Sexton; sons, Michael Frank and Robert Albert Knapick; two grandchildren, all of Houston; brothers, Henry August, Peter Joseph, Rudolph, Joseph Rudolph Knapick, all of Houston, John Emile Knapick, of California, and William Chester Knapick, of Arkansas.

Services were held Saturday, October 19, 1974 at Earthman's Fannin Street Chapel with Brother Jim Osterhaus, of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Rev. Broadway of the Aldine Pentecostal Church, E. J. Hanka, President of Lodge No. 88 officiating. Burial was at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley ---SPJSTEXPRESSION

OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. WINNIE B. VAVRA, who passed away on September of '74 vPars 27. 1974 at the

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, WILLIAM HARRY ALLDREDGE, who passed away Sunday, October 13, 1974 at the age of 47 years.

Brother Alldredge was a member of Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church, member of Cade-Rothwell Masonic Lodge No. 1151, Scottish Rite Masan, Arabia Temple Shrine, member of SPJST Lodge No. 88, a veteran of World War II and a 31year employee of Southern Pacific Transportation CO. He is survived by his wife, Frances Earlyene Alldredge; sons, Gerald and Michael; mother, Mrs. Mary Alldredge; brothers, Walter of Conroe and Joe of Houston, and two grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday, October 15, 1974 at the Brookside Funeral Home Chapel with the Very Rev. Robert T. Gibson officiating. Graveside services were under the direction of Cade-Rothwell Masonic Lodge No. 1151 AF&AM. Burial was at Brookside Memorial Park.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Matry Tilich Dorothy Hensley

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No, 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. LIDDY V. MACEK HAMILTON, who passed away Tuesday, October 15, 1974 at the age of 58 years.

Sister Hamilton was born in Freeport, Texas and had been a resident of Hot Springs, Ark., for many years. She was a Jehovah's Witness.

She is survived by her husband, Malcom E. Hamilton; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Beck of Benton; brothers, John Ma.cek, Edward Macek both of Texas, and Bill Bonita of Chicago, Ill., and three grandchildren.

Services were held at the Caruth Funeral Chapel in Hot Springs.

Ark. May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge Pokrok Houston No. 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MRS. BETTE JANE WREN, who passed away Wednesday, October 23, 1974.

Sister Wren was a native of Chirino, Texas and a member of Lodge No. 88, Houston.

She is survived by her husband, John Wren; mother, Mrs. Alpha 0.

Warner; daughters, Miss Pamela Ann Turner, Miss Kelly Camile Wren; sons, Richard Ray Turner, Michael Wayne Turner; sisters, Bobbye Ray Foreman, Marye Warner Roberts, and two grandchildren.

Services were held Friday, October 25, 1974 at the Sage Road Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis and Sons with Rev. James McKeehan officiating. Burial was at Field Store Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, MISS JACKIE ANN DENTON, who passed away Wednesday, October 2, 1974 at the age of 13 years.

Sister Denton was in the seventh grade at Alief Middle School. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Anna Marie Denton; grandmothers, Mrs. John Comrniato, and Mrs. Maurice Giamalva, of Dickinson; sister, Phyllis A. Barbaria, Houston; brother, James T. Barharia, Bellaire, and a number of aunts and uncles.

Services were held Friday, October 4, 1974 at the Notre Dame Catholic Church with Rev. James F. Welsch, celebrant. Burial was at Forest Park Westhehner Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Margaret Allbritton Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley

ITEMS OF INTEREST HOW TO AVOID REAR-END COLLISIONS Among traffic smash-ups rearend collisions seem to be one of the most serious. What can be done by the individual driver to avert rear-end collisions?

In a recent campaign, the Atlanta Traffic and Safety Council set forth the following key points regarding this problem: 1. There are more rear-end collisions in Atlanta than any other type of accident.

2. The greatest cause is following too closely behind another vehicle, at too great a speed to stop if the front vehicle must suddenly stop.

3. Drivers must follow by a car's length for every ten miles per hour speed they are traveling in order to provide for the time it takes them to react to a sudden

ifi stop in front and to get to the brake.

4. Knowing the stopping distance of your car: 47 feet at 20 mph, 149 feet at 40 mph, 366 feet at 60 mph, and 532 feet at '70 mph.

5. Anticipate the unexpected stop by: (a) watching the brake lights of the car in front; (b) being alert for brake lights of cars in front of the car in front; (c) watching for signs which might indicate that the car in front will have to make a quick stop — such as children near the curb, pedestrians at a crosswalk; any curbside or side-street activity.

6. Be prepared to drop back if a car cuts into the "safe" distance you have left between yourself and the car in front.

7. Always look again to the front before moving forward, particularly after checking behind you to see whether you can enter the expressway. Striking a car which is waiting to enter the expressway is Atlanta's largest single accident cause.

8. Rear-end accidents shoot up in rainy weather. Drive slower and allow more room in front of you when the road is wet.

9. Be aware of cars behind you, so you can signal if you must make a quick stop.

10. Do not be distracted from your driving by things inside or outside of the car. A moment of inattention can make you miss seeing the car in front stop.

11. Check regularly to see that your brake lights are working.

12. Do. not assume that the car in front has working brake lights.

Watch for any change in his speed so you can be ready to make a sudden stop.

13. Keep your brakes tight, so you are ready if you have to stop suddenly.

14. Wear your seat-belt and be sure others in the car are wearing theirs, lessening the chance of injury if you do have a rear-end collision.

15. The law requires that you have your car under control to the point that you can stop without hitting a car in front. The rear car is nearly always found at fault.

Next time you get behind the wheel of your car keep the preceding points in mind. This ounce of precaution may help you avert that possibly fatal rear-end collision.

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18 A weekly public service feature from the Texas State Department of Health

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J.E. PEAVY, M.D., Commissioner of Health Life is a one day at a time prop- getting dialysis and regular checkosition when your kidneys have fail- ups.

—A former Health Department ed—either you have routine hemodialysis or a kidney transplant or employee from Victoria who had a „you die. transplant before the program Just a few years ago a person started. He suffered complications with end-stage kidney disease had due to antirejection medications little choice for living. Dialysis was which prohibited his working.

When the state program began either too expensive or non-obtainable and kidney transplant last fall, it was estimated that 500 persons in Texas would benefit techniques weren't dependable.

Now, says the State Health De- each year. During its first month, Dartment, the odds have changed the new program picked up more in favor of the patient. Through than 300 persons who had been on the Texas Kidney Health Care dialysis. Within six months, howProgram, more than 860 Texans ever, the cumulative total exceeded 'are being helped to meet each new the projection for the entire year. 'day.

The law attempted to make enThose with good health may not trance into the program as un'fully appreciate this state of well- complicated and as speedy as posbeing, but those with chronic kid- sible, but certain guidelines must ney disease are well aware of the be followed. Application must be made through a medical facility ' joys of being well.

Recent advances in medical sci- approved by the federal Medicare ence have made hemodialysis prac- program. Private physicians nortical and kidney transplants pos- mally help with the applications -iible. In dialysis the blood is puri- first step to entering the program.

Applications are submitted to the fied by means of a dialysis ma' Chine. Transplants are becoming State Health Department's Kidney More successful — especially if the Health Care Division for approval. =‘`ilonor is a blood relative -- but State benefits are provided for - there is always the danger of re- services delivered during the perAection by the patient. iod between the onset of regular Recognizing that chronic kid- dialysis and the applicant's Mediney disease patients face financial care Chronic Renal Disease entitle''C'rises for lack of personal financial ment. This usually is between 60 `;,.tfesources to pay for the expensive and 90 days. 'equipment and care necessary for Medicare pays 80 per cent of a -igurvival, the 63rd Texas Legisla- person's medical expense. Before '•iture passed the Texas Kidney Medicare starts, the state pays 80 flealth Care Act. per cent of dialysis costs, plus Under this act, the State Health surgical fees for insertion in the Department assists persons with patient of a shunt (used during renal failure in getting treatment dialysis) and a limited amount of -and in paying for this treatment. hospitalization. State participation Who are these persons receiving at this stage is limited to $4,100. assistance? Among them are "Our program," says the State migrant worker from Mc- Health Department's James P. Allen, who was admitted to the Rambin, "is designed to see that 'program with acute renal failure. people don't go bankrupt before A month later he was flown to Gal- Medicare takes over If for some veston for a transplant operation, reason a person doesn't qualify first time an air ambulance for Medicare — such as never Was used In the program. having paid any Social Security — West Texas radio announcer the state has a long-range plan '*ho, even with a good salary, for continuing dialysis." couldn't afford the expenses. He is Persons with kidney failure can

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easily spend up to $20,000 a year to stay alive. Experience has shown that cost of the kidney transplant, hospitalization and other services is more than $25,000.

Dialysis — substituting a machine for the kidneys — also is expensive, and the procedure is tedious. In dialysis, a person's blood is routed outside the body through a filtration type process two or three times a week.

Dialysis machines for use in the homes may now be purchased for considerably less than $5,000. But, expendable supplies may cost as much as $50 for each dialysis.

In a kidney care center, etch dialysis may take from five to eight hours. This is a limiting factor on the number of persons who may undergo dialysis at such a center. However, progress is being made In the field hi cutting the time necessary for dialysis, and less xpensive expendable materials also are being developed for home use.

HOMEOWNERS WARRANTY PROGRAM Por most people, buying a home is the largest investment they will ever make. Now there's a protection plan for buyers of new homes, according to housing and home furnishings specialist Mrs. Jane Berry with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

"This 10-year, nationally-insured plan was developed by the Home OWners Warranty Corporation, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders. It offers the hornebuyer warranty axid insurance protection that hasn't existed before," the specialist said.

Reputable homebuilders recognize that they have an obligation to help the buyer protect his investment and this is why the Home Owners Warranty Program (HOW) was developed, she said.

Provides Tangible Benefits —HOW's screening assures that the house has been built by a reputable builder.

—All builders registered with the program have pledged to build homes according to HOW's approved standards and to provide the iservices speckfied in the Warranty agreement.

—The hornebuyer is provided a built-in procedure for resolvint

Wednesday, November 6, 1974 any disagreements with the builder.

—The HOW warranty is backed by a national insurance plan. Its coverage is transferrable to anyone else who buys the house within the 10-year protection period.

"This benefit should enhance the resale value of the house," Mrs. Berry pointed out.

What the Warranty Provides When a homebuyer moves into a new home built by a participating HOW builder, a Home Warranty Agreement is provided. This is the builder's pledge for the first two years under the program. The buyer receives an insurance Certificate of Participation which enrolls the home in the master insurance policy covering the rest of the 10-year protection package.

"The home buyer also receives a `Consumer Information Booklet' which explains plainly all aspects of the HOW program," the specialist said.

The Program in Brief 1. For 10 years the home is protected against major structural defects. This is the builder's obligation for the first two years. The next eight years acre covered by a national insurance plan.

2. During the first year, the builder provides a. warranty that materials and workmanship in the new house meet HOW's approved standards.

3. During the second year, the HOW builder continues to be responsible for the wiring, piping, and duct work on the; systems in the house.

4. During these first two years, the national insurance provided through HOW assumes the builders' responsibilities if he cannot or will not meet the warranty's obligations.

"Along with providing warranties for specific structural items in the house, the Plan also has a built-in system for complaint handling. This system assures prompt, fair and inexpensive settlement of disagreements that cannot be resolved between homeowner and the builder."

If homeowner and builder should fail to reach an agreement, independent arbitration will be arranged through the American Arbitration Association or similar body, the specialist explained.

"The Home Warranty Agreement

VESTNIK takes away none of the homeowner's rights under law. But HOW's two-step system of complaint handling aims to assure settlements that are as fair as those obtained in a court of law, while being less time-consuming and less costly," she said.

Cost of the Warranty "The cost of providing the warranty is minimal for the protection provided. The HOW builder pays the one-time insurance premium and low-cost warranty administration fee, which for most homes totals $2 per thousand of the home's selling price.

"For example, on a $30,000 house, the builder will probably include a warranty coverage fee of $60 in the home's selling price," Mrs. Berry said.

Which Builders Participate?

The specialist explained that builders volunteer to participate in the HOW program. They must be accepted for registration by the National HOW Corporation and its local counterpart, the local HOW Council. They must meet approved standards for technical competence, ethical conduct, and financial responsibility .

"Every participating builder is subject to spot-check inspections of his work, must re-register every year, and can be dropped from the program if he fails to measure up to its standards," Mrs. Berry noted.

Local, and in some cases, state, Homeowners Warranty Councils are being established throughout the country. To learn plans for establishing a HOW Council in your area, contact the local home builders association, or ask your builder to investigate the status of the program in your area, she suggested.

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FORT RICHARDSON Now is the time to get out to a local state park such as Fort Richardson State Historic Park near Jacksboro in Jack County.

Just a short drive from Fort Worth, Fort Richardson is steeped in the history of the Indian Wars and recently outfitted with new camping facilities to accommodate organizations such as scouting groups.

Back in the 1860s attempts to contain the Kiowas and Comanches inside reservations in the Indian Territory (now the state of

19 Oklahoma) largely were futile and the Reconstruction Government was forced to build new forts and reoccupy old ones to protect the westward expansion of white men.

Of the new outposts, Fort Richardson was the farthest north, only some 70 miles from the Indian Territory.

Tents and picket houses were set up hastily in 1866 on the banks of Trinity River, near the village of Lost Creek, a tributary of the Jacksboro.

But before a permanent camp could be , built, the order came to abandon Fort Richardson and move to Buffalo Springs, about 20 miles north of Jacksboro.

This decision proved to be a fatal mistake.

Buffalo Springs had no water — and too much nun — and it was too far from supply routes and there was no timber to build with.

By 1867 the BUffalo Springs site was abandoned and the troops were ordered to establish a permanent post back at Jacksboro.

It provided employment for 150 civilians and extra pay for offduty soldiers.

Life at Richardson was typical of other frontier towns of the eras.

A combination of lawlessness and the continual menace of Indians created a feeling of danger and excitement.

Across the creek from the fort was an area known as "Sudsville," a section frequented by gamblers, gunmen, traildrivers and camp followers. Diseases attendent wilth such localities were common in "Sudsville."

Life for the Comanches and Kiowas in the Indian Territory was one of boredom and subjugation after the freedom of the plains they once knew. Horse and scalp raids south into Texas were free. quent.

The most infamous episode was the Warren wagon train massacre on May 17, lent A wagon-master, 10 teamsters and a night watchman were attacked by a large force of Kiowas and Comanches near Salt Creek.

Six of the teamsters and the wagon-master were killed.

It was the misfortune of the marauding Indians that General Wllliam Tecumsah Sherman was -„at Fort Richardson when the survivors came in. As a matter of fact, lie

20 passed over the same trail as the wagon train and only the prophecies by a medicine man of easier prey to come prevented the Indians from attacking.

Sherman ordered Colonel RanaId Mackenzie to pursue the Indians and bring them back for trial. This was a relatively easy task for Mackenzie for when the Indians returned to Fort Sill they bragged of their exploits to the Indian agent.

One of the captured Kiowa chiefs, Satank, was killed on the return trip to Jacksboro, but two others, Santanta and Big Tree, stood trial for the raid and set the precedent of trial for Indians in a white man's court.

The Warren Creek incident prompted Sherman to give Mackerrzie's Sixth Cavalry carte blanche to carry out a policy of search-and-destroy of Indians in the area.

Fort Richardson remained occupied by the military until 1878 when the last troopers were ordered to Fort Griffin, presently another historical park operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Fort Richardson lives on in its restored military buildings, museum and new camping facilities.

History is offset by modern campsites, picnic areas and utilities. Fees are minimal: $1 for regular campsites and $1.50 for sites with water and electricity. Vehicle entrance fees are $1 per vehicle per day.

Hiking and nature trails also are included in the park along with an eight-acre lake.

Fort Richardson is off Highway 281, one mile out of Jackson toward Fort Worth.

--SPJ ST-

FOUL WEATHER AFLOAT CAN MEAN TROUBLE FOR BOATERS

If you are a boater, sooner or later you will probably encounter some rough weather.

And when you do, the actions you take could mean the difference to making it back to shore or not. The Texas Skipper's Course from the Texas Parks and Wildlife ibopartment has a few pointers on how to stay afloat if caught out in

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foul weather.

The first rule, of course, is to watch the weather. Bad weather, for the most part, is predictable, and the boater can save himself and his boat by obeying the warning signs.

But other types of weather, such as squalls, thunderstorms, local fogs, and the like, aren't so predictable.

When foul weather rears its ugly head to spoil your outing, the first thing to do is get all those aboard into their personal flotation devices.

In heavy wave action, try to steer the boat so that the bow takes the waves. You may find that you will have to take the waves slightly on one side of the bow or the other.

Be careful to use only enough power to keep your boat heading into the waves and try to keep the boat from pounding the water. A little pitching and tossing is a lot safer than rolling.

TROTLINE FISHERMEN, CHECK THE LAW BOOKS

If you have a boat with high freeboard at the stern, it might be safe to turn the stern to the waves and head into shelter. But outboards with a low transom should never be run in a following sea because the waves are often traveling at high speeds and can wash into the boat over the stern, swamping the boat and drowning the engine.

If shelter is not off the bow, and it is not safe to proceed, you may have to stay where you are and ride out the bad weather. This is a matter of judgment, and it is based on your knowledge of your boat's capabilities and limitations.

There are certain waters that are best to avoid if at all possible.

Examples of these are: river mouths where river currents meet ocean currents or other river currents; areas immediately above and below dams; inlets and harbor entrances where the entrance is narrow and there is shallow water over shoals.

In all of these there can be treacherous crosscurrents a n d heavy, shoppy water.

Water safety officials say that a fundamental rule for all skippers when it comes to white water might well be, "Don't take chances."

Austin—You have to know more than how to bait a hook and how to set a line if you are going trotlining in Texas.

There are several laws which trotlines must observe. If theY don't, they are subject to fines.

And their trotlines can be confiscated by game wardens.

The first thing trotliners must know is that laws governing their activity vary from county to county and from one body of water to the next, so it is imperative tiat they check their hunting and fishing guide from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before equipment.

Trotline laws regulate the number and spacing of hooks and the length of the trotline. A $1 trotline tag is required for saltwater lines and no artificial baits will be allowed on saltwater lines as of Sept. 1, 1974.

A trotline is defined as a main fishing line constructed of a nonmetallic material.

In regulatory counties, the following regulations apply: trotlines are lines with more than five hooks and include rubber band lines and sail lines, all hooks at least three horizontal feet apart.

All freshwater trotlines except in Kendall County and non-regulatory counties must be identified with a legible tag, constructed of a material as durable as the trotline, bearing the name and address of the fisherman and the date it was set out. All trotlines which remain in public waters must be redated at the expiration of each 90-day period. No lines must be set in the vicinity of any public boat dock, public bathing pier, public bathing beach or any public place commonly used as a swimming or bathing area.

Trotlines, throwlines and jug lines may not be placed in any body of water 500 acres or less lying totally within any state park or in that portion of any stream bordering a state park.

Policeman: Miss, did you realize you were driving 70 miles per hour?

She: Oh, isn't that splendid! I only learned to drive yesterday.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR . . . To All La

TERRORISTS CULTIVATE FEAR with a cunning intent. Through fear they hope to intimidate lawful authorities and cow people of goodwill to accept their frequently irrational demands. Terrorism has no place in a free society. To defend it or to shield it is simply to glorify violence.

One contemporary writer has noted: "There was a time when violence was a means of last resort. Now it is a method of communication."

This statement, it seems to me, is particularly apt in describing the situation in our country, which during the past decade has experienced a disturb ing accumulation of terrorist acts.

Certainly, despite its faults and shortcomings, this Nation' offers more peaceable remedies for grievances, real or imagined, than any on earth.

With rare exceptions, our country's history is filled with the records of satisfactory and peaceful solutions to seemingly irreconcilable differences.

This is the great strength of democracy—its capacity to accommodate a wide range of sharply divided opinions. Communication among divergent views needs only rational discussion. Reasonable men advancing reasonable arguments need never resort to violence.

Yet, in recent years, there has been in the United States a proliferation of groups with sinister and militant-sounding names that have adopted foreign-bred terrorist tactics as their creed. Thus far this year, for example, individuals affiliated with these groups have been linked with the killing and wounding of police officers, ferences have been conducted throughout the Nation this year by FBI personnel with local, State, and other Federal law enforcement agencies on the frequent and ugly terrorist crime of taking hostages.

Enforcement Officials,

kidnapings, racist murders, bombings; jail-break attempts, prison riots, hank robberies, urban guerrilla warfare, and even the posting of public notices threatening death to any who oppose them.

Surely, there are no rational philosophies, programs, or grievances that need communication by such methods.

While all citizens must be concerned with the indiscriminate threat of terrorism, law enforcement officers should pay particular heed to its dangers. Lawful authority, as symbolized by the police, is a primary target of the terrorist. In seeking to destroy precious constitutional processes, the terrorist has no hesitation to use the personal guarantees they provide to evade detection, apprehension, and prosecution for his crimes.

There is another grave danger in terrorism to . which all law enforcement officers must be ever alert. That is the tendency for persistent acts of violence to be met with counterviolence. The inability of authorized law enforcement agencies to cope with terrorist acts spawns, as we have seen elsewhere in the world, counterterrorist movements, which only fan the flames of violence and further erode personal freedoms.

The law enforcement profession should take a hard look at its capability to stop the growth of terrorism. The FBI Academy has held several symposiums on various aspects of this threat.

More will be held. Several hundred training conAll levels of our profession must unite in confronting the many-faceted threat of terrorism. It is a foe against which solid public support and all the skill and determination at our command are , required.

CLARENCE M. KELLEY

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Sli N 11(1: Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 ROCNIK 62 — IISLO 44 6. •ISTOPADU 1974 LISTOPAD

Z redakce V nynejgirn eisle Vestniku jest protokol ( yytiatky), v anglicke da, sti ze schilze HI Utadovny, ktera byla konana 9. — 10. tijna. Pfeetete si vse pozorne. Pieji si vas vSechny upozornit na tou east tYka,jici se "referendum" kterY byl zaslan v'Sem delegattim a kterY bude vvetejnen v ptiStich dvouch eislecn Vestrtiku.

Prvni Cast (1) se tYde zvYS'eni pojiSteni kterou si Jednota sama podr'81 z menSiho obnosu (nap •. z $10,000 na $25,000) aby se tolik ne,, muselo platit ptipojiWujici spoleenosti. Zda se ze je to prospeSnY krok pro naSi SPJST (Toto je ve sta,novach).

Tketi bod (3) se tyre z yYSeni pavoleni na miloyne z 12 centil na mill na 15 centil. Tento se take zda vhodnY neb cena gasolinu (benzinu) jest ovSem hodne vysoka a nezda seze se situace v budoaci dobe moo polep gi. Cestovani opravdu mnoho stoji, zvlaSt' kdyi je toho hodne. (Toto je ve sjezdovein protokoli.)

Bod druhY (2) ale jest trochu ji_ na vec Toto se tYde elanku 3 (f) 35 naSich stanov a jest to ' adost na delegaty XXIho sjezdu (1972) aby povolili zmenit stanovy a sloe: aby reditele na gi Jednoty (je jich sedm) men pram) opravit platy vgech elenti Hlavni Utadovny a re da,ktora, ktere platy byly ustanovene ye sjezdu. (Proto ze tiijem v dobe inflate, snad.) Tady si dele-

Vy nage zahradky mile, smutna priehazi nom ehvile, dlouhou zimu budete zase spat — pfigel ui mesie LISTOPAD! Az Vesna z jara se probudi, ty modre fialky nom zavoni. . . bude ten nom vonet i kvet jabloni i pohatika /Wadi' nom zazvoni!!

—J. gati musi vziti v Uvahu tyto veci: (a) neni ustanoveno kolika bude to oprava neb o jake procento, (b) ze gijeme v;iehni v tech samYch pomerech a ne jenom eleni HI. titadovny a redaktor, a (e) delegati by se vzdavali svojich pray ustanovit platy ktere si pteji piatit ten: kteti slou'21 Jednote a ptedali je jen 7 alentim t,ted.) Sarnozfejme, ja sam bych mohl pou'Zit vet'§i mzdu anebo plat, ale hledim na to ze strany spravedlivo41„ bratrstvi a rozumneho jednani fake nom doposud donte slouLlo. Rozva2ujte ne g budete volit!

DOPISOVATELi

Corpus Christi, Texas Cteni bratti a sestry: :p tichazim dnes zase mezi vas abych vain elentlm nageho slo 79 v Corpus Christi, Texas eznamil, zo bylo usneAeno v nal minule schazi tadove, ktera se konala dne 13 kijna za obvykle na y -Revy,abschfizenbylavresic listopadu kon5,na. Jest to fistalenS., zvyk aby druha nedele v listnpadu byla ponechana sokolu cele odpoledne, kde budou miti volby einov-

nava a vYbory a pri torn k vykizeni raznYch dillaitYch zalelitosti Bude to vYroeni schtize 10. listopadu. schtizi naSehoa du 79, SP JST se bude konat 8, prosince. Bude to take schCze vYrcs)dni ye ktere budou provecieny. volby Utednikii a vYboru pro rok 1975.

VeSkere elenst yo je Unit() iidano aby se zileastnili techto sehilzi a brali oodil na spolkovYch zalettostech, a zvolili si fitedniky dle sveho ptani.

Na shledanou v sokolovni 10. 11stopa,du y e schttzi sokolske a 8. prosince ye schiizi tadove, zadatek ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

U teto ptilaitosti se ma pofadat Vanodni nadilka. Za gatek v 5 hodin.

Kdy'd jsem v torn psani tak chef zde ptipsat nekolik Mdek tYkajlei. se one sokoiske slavnosti, ktcre, se pokadala 13. kijna 1974 UCast navg tevnik0 mohla bYti ve'W, kdy2 by nage dienstvo bralo vet gi *cm o svuj spolek. Nevim prof se natefi stavaji dleny, kdy2 nepfijdou do schilzi a na sve podniky, ktere jsou poildany za fidelem blatiho se poznani, spoledneho pobaveni a spo ledneho spolopfisobeni. Kandy spolek je jen tako0 jakSt ho dleni uFinadni otazka hraje velkou Jestli spolek chee miti dobrou povest po Cas jeho trvani a pasobeni, pak musi bYti neustale einnSI a dostat svojirn povinnostem za danYch okolnosti. . 0 pod Pfiprava a prabeh pro ka Z nik vezme nejmiri 24 dlentl, aby podnik se zdafil a obslou211 nav-

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`stevniky a hosty.

Jrnenem Telocvidne Jednoty Sokol Corpus Christi, chci zde poclekovat uptinine y am vsem, co jste pomohli tuto 40-letou oslavu skutednit a moraine i finandn'e podpotit.

Pti to stolielove hke mi gtesti pka lo, a jsem si mohl clomu odvezt trochu clarovaneho peciva, kteti stedre spolkove sestry upekly a daly do vYhry.

Nazdar a nashledanou v tech pis►stich schtizich vYrodnich. Ta Alto dliva inflace nas take natio..

John Staga, zpravodaj -SPJST--

EAD OSLO * 88, Houston

Nag Cesky den zde u kadu cislo 88 jest vikly pokadan v rijnu coz padlo na nedeli 27. kijna, byla to krasna podivana, na v gechny ty ba revne kroje i ptes to ze byli po domiNeku vyrobene se krasne vyjimaIL Radiova stanice v Rosenbergu, Texas vysilala nas program, ktery trval dve hodiny a rozhladovad byl nas velmi znarnY pan. Jos. Gavranovid. Tento radiovy program byl podporovan z oznamkama od May ni akadovny SPJST, Liberty Sa.ving Ass. Al's Mower Shop, Leggett a Platt, Inc. a East Bernard Motors. KatdY rok pri teto oslaa,e jest udeleno 20. vyznamenani zasloutilYin dlentim za dleuha leta prade, skoro Vgichni byli pkitomni aby prijmuli sve vyznamene.ni. Bra tr ptedseda E. J. Hanka kratgian proslovem pkivital pkitomne hosty pornoci nasi mladete bylo vyznainenani ptitomnYm udelene.

Pravod kroj0 byl velnii pestrY, okola dvou set osob se vadastnili parady, prilvod byl vetgi nezli kdy jiridy. Tanec, kterS, nasledoval a byl ZDAR1V1A a trval ad 5 do 9 hodin veder a za.ba,va, byla vesela a katclY se ptijemrie bavil. Take °bed, "kterY byl podavan cely den byl velmi chutnY a hojnt PoStradali jsrne tti na ge zpevaky, kteti se nernohli k vuli nemoci ziidastnit Frank Dvotak, ktery podlehl nachladu se citil velmi mizerne. Rudy Lesak jit po nekolik zkougek nebyl pfitomen, pak Richard 13aletka, kterY jie asi Best ned61 churavi a narrate se nejak zpamatovat, douf am, ze yam bucle mono co nejd1ive zkou gky navgtevovat neb nam schazite. Zpevni zkougky mime fitly v utery veder v `7:30 do 9. Take Louis Schenburn jest jit del gi dobu v nemocnici. Pa-

VtSTNiIt

ni Roy Budek se nyni nachazi v Golden Age Nursing Home na ulici Long Point zde v Houston, kde setrva nejakou dobu aby nabyia silu netli se navrati do sveho do-mova v Schulenburg, Texas. PIT ji vsem nemocnym brzke uzdraveni.

Ve stiedu dne 6. listopadu odbyva NarozeninovY Kroutek svou pra videInou Card Party a druhou styedu v kijnu dne 13. mimo hry bade odbYvana na ge pravicielna mesioni schtize a to 11:30 v obe stkedy jest podavan vtdy chutnY abed. Pkijd'te se pobavit, litovat nebudete.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem Franca?, Olexa -SPJETT--

Rad KomenskY 'dish) 20, Granger Volby nredirikii— Vetere — Zabaval:

Cteni bratki a sestry, Nage vYrooni schtize a Volby iikednikfi a vYborti na rok 1975 se bude konat v nedeli 17. listopadu ye 4 hodiny odpoledne a po se/11:mi budeme mit chutnou vedeki. Sestry jsou ladane aby pkinesly masa, salaty, apod. Add se postara o talire, napoje a chleb atd. Take bude vyhravat ceska kapela. Prosim dostavte se!

S bratrskym pozdravem, R. F. Holubec, tajemnik ---SPJST--

lead Slovanska Lipa eislo 66, Waco Cteni bratfi a sestry: Nag i iIjnoVou schtizi zahajil nag pfedseda br. Emil Hanag v 2:30 odpoledne za pkitomnosti new pies 60 Nana a ttech navgtevnikii a sice br. a sestra Frank Ko fnovec od kadu 158 a Alfred Leuschner, Sr. Doufame, ze se jim u nas libilo ze pkijdou zase; jsou \Tidy vitani.

Slib vernosti vlajce vzdali Margarate Pavlidek, Patricia Stanislav a Pamela Pavelka jakat fadove hesla.

Byl cten protokol z minule schtze a pfijat jak byl napsan, dale byly &ten& dopisy a tiely nebyly zadne tak se dopisy vytidily die potkeby.

Vgichni fifednici byli na svych mistech.

Pak se pkikrodilo ku zpravam. bort a za dozorce podala zpravu Darlene Engelke, br. Silas Smith, ptedseda dozorcti podekoval sesVie Darlene Engelke a sestfe Libby Parma za zakoupeni novella divanu pro tenskou jizbu odpodinku.

Dale nam 'kaki% ze zakopili 20 novtch stohi. 15 osum stkevicavYch a 5 Best stfevicovYch aby jsme mohli

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lepgi obsloutit nage navgtevniky.

Dale, ze podatkem noveho roku bude u nas vstupne $2 pro osobu a toto bylo odhlasovano vgemi pkitomnYmi. Za zabavni vybor sestra Jeanette Smith a prvne podekovala sestke Bonnie Pruitt' ze podala za ni jeji zpravu v minule schtizi, take bru. Tommy Chudej za hudbou pki posledni schtizi. 4a mladet sestra Libby Parma a kekla nam, sbira aluminum (hlinik) tak pkineste vase aluminove piechovky "KENNY", aby je mladet mohla zpenelit. Take tadala bile kogile, plachty pro Oervenk kriz. Za tikety br. Frank Miller, za sift br.

Emil liana. Vgechny byly dobre a dobte pkijate.

Diskutovali jsme o nagi Vanoeni veselici a usnesli jsme se, ze ji budem odbYvat 14. prosince tak se mate na neco feat, dal gi podrobnosti pozdejl.

Novo 'deny jsme pkijali jak sleduje Evelyn Ruth Muenich, David W. Hammons, Lee Reich, Karen L. a Sharon L. Kirkland, Dorothy M. Matula, Michele M. Janek, Carl F. Grimm, George Blahuta, Steve P. Sutkowski, Ruby J. Sutkowski a Jodie W. a Virgie L. Ludwik. Dale k nam pfistoupili Jim F. a Marie Vrana, a Fred A. Matula; doufame, ze se jim u nas bude libit a ze buclou navgtevovat schtize.

Na nemocnem listku byli br.

George TrefnY ale snad se pomalu polepguje a pfejem mu brzke a trvale uzdraveni: co nejdfive.

Povstali jsme na minutku ticha za pana George Charnrada. bratra sestry Libby Parmove, ktery nahle zemkel a portistale rodine vyslovujem nas'i uptimnou soustrast 4.t zemtelemu budit wine lehka.

Narozeniny v fijnu mai brat' Martin Owen, Otto Hanug, Glenn a Mark Leuschner a sestry Rose Gallar a Gertrude Draws. Dvetni cenu vyhrala sestra Mary Ann Nors.

Ustanovili jsme nagi listopadoyou schazi na 24. listopadu tak so dostavte co v nejvetgim poetu! Bude volba uredniku tak si zvolte takove jak uznate, ae budou dob1e sloutit.

Jelikot nebylo jednani sch0ze byla ukondena a pied veeeii jsme se bavili die ptani a po dobre veeeki jsme jell domu.

S bratrskSan pozdravem Otto Hanua

v2sTrific TAK VSELICOS Pige Aneika Houdkova Nase sestra Licldie Pavelkova me sdelila, ae jeji sestienky pi. Gusto, Lee Lenartova z Rosenbergu a pi.

Alvina Gajewska z Houstonu si zde pobyly kolik dni pfed a pc) Ceskoslovenskem dnu navStevou u ptibuznYch. Obe jsou dcery p.

John Zemanka, kterk byl bratrem zesnuleho p. Jos. Zemanka z Blessing. Rada jsem obe poznala. Obe myslim jsou clenky SPJST. Vybor pro Polka Festival v Ennis jiz zase zadina, pracovat. Minuly Wen men jsme opet schtizi a snatime se kaiz'dkin rokem onen festival zlep govat. Ona to vezme skoro celk rok prace neco takovehe clat dohromady a musi k tomu bYt spoluprace, zrovna, jako nas dallaskk 6s1. den. Dokud budeme pmcovati spolecne talc se nam to bude datiti; my krajane rnusime drriet spolu ye Nate Statni vkstava ukoneila 20. rijna a oznamili, ze letos byla nejvetsi navateva — tedy rekordni — nebot' pfes 3,153,000 lidi wo g() branami vkstaviSte. Letos zvysili vstup ne z $1.50 na $2.00 ale to nikoho neodradila, a ty tfi miliony navstevnihi ztskali. Meli krasne poeasi celk eas, jen jeden den dosti Intel°, a to bylo v pondeli po naSem Csl. dnu. Jak jsme byli zase §t'astni, ze nam pfiroda a men jsme nadhernk den!

Nyni musim udelat dve opravy v me zprave z 6s1. dne. Prvni je, ze jsem vynechala zminku o dru'tine deveat, ktere ptijely az z ElCampo aby nam pfedvedly sva umeni v Band. Shell v nedeli 13. fijna. Lituji, ze se tak stalo ale snad me to vsicnni prominou, nebylo to frmyslne". elite, ja, vtdy pijen z pameti a ona ta paniet' neni jak bkvala. Nebylo mono abych si na neeem, jako je Osl. den Male. poznarnky neb nebyl na to eas, obzvlaSte jste-li na programu jako ja. Proto jsem si vzpomnela az ut bylo pozde. Take ten orchestr od Mu 88 z Hailstorm byl dirigovan p. Dybalou a ne jak jsem rnylne napsala p. Zapletalem. Ale stejne radi jsme je vyslechli a dontam, ze pfijedou narok zase. Ja vim, ze je to velike, obet' ode vgech tech teinkujicich vstavat tak brzy rano a jet takovou dalku at do Dallas na nas" den. Vidyt' bez nick bychom nemeli dadnk Osl. den. ToAM.

MOM"'

ilk jsme letos obdrteli komplimenjak to bylo vSechno pekne a zabavne a vefte, ze si toho velmi vatime, ze jste prijeli az z Houstonu, Temple, Seaton, West, Waco, El Campo, Ft. Worth, Ennis a odjinud. Take ti, kteti pilieli aby nas moraine podpofili, zaslouti si dikit nas vtech Jest-li jsern nekoho vynechala laskave promirite. Stejne si vatime vas'i ochoty a °bet.

Obclreela jsem pekrik dopis od ses. Albi Kozove z S.P.J.S.T. Domova v Taylor, ye kterern me scleluje, jakou radost rneli falchni tam, ze jsem pfijela s pi. Nesudovou a pi. Nachtigalovou je navetivit. Oni si velmi vat daleke cesty z Dallas az k nim, a pfece je ta navAteva poteSi. Myslim,ze kdo mute rnel by z krajanske povinnosti je tam jet navAtivit kdyt ne vice tedy aspoti jednou, dvalcrate za rok. A vy, ktefi jste blite vemte to na vedomi a aspori na pal hodinky je beete poteSit. Udelate dobrk skutek.

Sestra Valaikova me sdelila, ma zas o jednoho pravnuka vice.

Celkem ma pry 8 vnukt a 8 pravnukti, tedy to pfilakva. Ses. Valeikova je u faclu 130.

--SPJ ST-

STEHUJE SE MOST

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Snad velke pismeno slova Mostu yam prozrazuje, ze se nejedna o ptemistriovani, bourani a pfesta vovani nejakeho teleznieniho mostu, lavky anebo mostu silnicni vozovky; jde to -0 stehovani vkznamneho mesta stejneho nazvu v severozapadnich oechach.

Mesta Most, letici v Kragnohoki nedaleko saske hranice (drieeni Vkchod. Nernecko): je uz ad zadat kt 19. stoleti znamkm hornickym mestem. Tehda objevena bohata lo ziska uhli vkborne kvality pfimo u mesta byla zakladem rychleho rozvoje jak Mosteneckeho prfunytak i prfimyslu cele Chomutovsko Mostecko Duchcovske oblasti.

V roce 1945 bylo zde vyteteno 11 milli:Slit tun uhli a Ulna rostla, od to doby takovkm tempem, te v roce 1970 einila, petinasobek vkkonu z roku 1945. Vtu dobu bylo geologicky zjieteno, ze bohata pavrchova lotiska uhli se nachazeji

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pfimo pod stfedem samotneho mesta, ze zaklady mnoliSich mestskYch don't jsou vybudovany pflmo v uhelnkch Mach, ate bohate zdsoby uhli jsou prakticky pod mestskou dlagbou. I kdyi naciale bude zvyeovana Ceiba v mosteckem reviru uhelne zasoby nebudou vyeerpany ani za 40 let, dle odhadu odbornikt. V teto kalkulaci je Oak zahrnuto povrchove dolovani v mistech kde se nachozi samotne mesto; uhli tedy zasahlo po druhe, velmi rozhodujicim zpasobem, do iivota mesta Mostu, behem jeho existence. (Uhli bylo ptidinou vzniku mesta, nyni je pridinou ziniku piwodniho Mostu).

Po dlouhotrvajicich sporech tom, jak vyte git tabu asi jednoho stamilionil tun uhli pod sta0m Mostem, bylo rozhodnuto vybudovat na Upati Rudohnti nove meat°, nebo jinYni vyjadtenim, "Posumut" mesto Most o nekolik kilome tril dal. Celkova. cena ptemistneni je odhadnuta na jeden bilihn korun se zifetelem na vzrust obyvatelstva a zachovani historickSrch pamatek.

Problem, jak tat uhli bez pferugeni a pritom uddovat biologickomechnaickou rovnovahu mesta je nadlidskY. Ocelarny, valcovny, strojirny, sklarny i keramicke zavody chteji pracovat nadale napino a pfitom je nutne pokradovat jednak ve vYstavbe novella mesta, jednak ✓ likvidaci mesta stareho. Na celem tom kolosalnim dile pracuje vic jak dvacet tisic tecl:nika a del• M!sty je nutne odstraliovat skrkyku (povrchovou zeminu) 150 metro silnou, pod kterou je nejkrasnej gi derrie "zlato" na nagem itzerni. Je to velmi zdravi nebezpeena prace, riebot . pti pohybu zeminy unikaji velmi jedovate plyny kyslienik uhelnaty a kyslidnik siricity. Okoli noveho Mostu ma tedy raz mesieni krajiny. Fantasticke loosely, vystouple pragne hominy, hroty ji davno vyhas4ch sopek rnala jezirka v poklesle zemi a veude kolern uvadla zelen. olovek vgak tvrde pevnou rukou vtiskuje 'Leto ponure oblasti syttj fad a buduje nove moderni mesto bez pferuS'eni. Vyte git ptestehovani vetginy obdana stareho Mostu bylo tyrdSTin ofigkem nebot' ✓ pornerne kratke dobe bylo nutnSrm postavit eel* komplex budov s vice jak 6000 modernimi byty pro

Ve stiedu 6, listopadu 1974 tu east mestskeho obyvatelstva je jicht byly v prograrnu prvniho bourani a uavic mnoho dornkil pro osadniky asi 30 prilehlYch vesnic, tet "postitenkch" povrchovou tabou uhli. Jiste je, jasnkm, to tato cirasticka zmena pro Most a jeho obdany se musila resit se vsestrannou pozornosti k celkovkm potrebarn dnehriho i budouciho obyvatelstva. Tak na, pkildad bylo treba postavit celou radu jesli, mate•skYch Akolek, obehodnich stiedisk. objtektii slouticih ku zdravi a socialni peer obdanstva; nechybi tu ani zakla.dni Akoly a jine druhy gkol, je tu i velkk novk hotel. K parkovnirnu edelu bylo poeitano s jednim autem na pet obyvatelii, pti cemz polovina, parkovniho etami bude pod stfechou.

Nejdkive se stavely obytne dorny a ted' ptiSly na radu stavby budov mestskYch irtadii, delni samospravy, obchod. domu, hlavni pokty, divadla, banky atd. Nove mesto bude mit ovg em i novou kupolovitou sportovrii halo s nekolika piapojenkmi, navzajem spojenkrni, budovand.

Nynt tee roste cela rada novych budov za vehni dobie vyieknou nadjezdovou kiiitovatkou, odstrahujici vhodnkrn zpesobem dopravni pietiteni, jez rozdeluje byvalou dobu dnegni; nove, prave se rodici mesto Most od nedalekeho bkvale ho mesta, pomalu, ale jiste, mizi ciho v nenavratnu Jda etvrtni stareho mesta Novel se neubrani stisnenerau pocitu Pilsen a zatuchly vzduch vane ze sklepil a zakladit vyklizenkth do mu a zbotenisk piipominajit valeene boji§te; koneene, zde je yeden Boj! Boj o uhli, energil a o nove mesto Most Ponevadt Most (stare mesto) se podoba v nynefaim stavu Wee poAkozenemu me'stu Dratcl'any v Sa,sku behem druhe svetove valky, neni divu, ze ainericka filmova, spoleenost natakjici film proti valea' "Slaughterhouse No. 1" (Jatky prvni si vybrala Most pro zabery Wiruhodneho pozacli k tomuto filmu.

Jdeme-li odumirajicim starkm mestem tak vidime na dvefich bkvaleho obchodu vyhla§ku oznamujiial pifpaclnkrn zakaznikem novou adresu prodejny. 0 nen° dale ye stejne ulici, polovina xnengich dome je jig vyklizena zatim co v dru-

ITESTNiK he polovine je gte Ede bydli. Postup praci pokraeuje pravidelnou naplanovanou cestou, lide si zvykli na postupne bourani a nikdo neni ner vesni. Neni ani divnkm napis "Hostinec" na prazdnem dome, jet neslouti k obeerstveni obeanstya; delnici prace vrtaji do zdi diry pro nalote dynamitu, ktere zniei budovu k nepoznani. Vsude, kde zatim obchody a tivnosti beti v normalnich kolejicit, jsou vyvekny ye tikkladnich skiihich plany s vyrozumenim kde se kaldk z techto podnikii bade nachazeti po ptesidleni.

Prvni hornicke price z.lealy na samem okrali stareho Mostu v dub nu 1970, Po piesidleni obyvatelstva teto east jiitneji do noveho sidliSte. Behem stareho planovane, ho abytku obean,stva je mninkm soustavne po,stupovat povriehovou tabou uhli ke stredu mesta.

I kdyt je nutnkm odstraniti stare mesto, vzacne tamejAi historicke parnatky budou zachovany. Archeologove jsou v jednom kole jelikot nyni je tu vyjimeena tost k rozsahlkm vykopavkam a prezkumilm v ezemi, jet bylo trvale osidleno po nekolik tisicileti.

Mistni museum eini peclivy soupis v'Sech historickYch pamatek stareho Mostu Co vSak se yzacnou parnatkou ze 16 stoleti s kostelem Panny Marie?

Rozhodnutim vlady tento kaasnk historickk kostel bude prestehovan ye svern ptivodnim stavu, takfka bez rozebrani. Chra.in je postaven v pozdni gotice v roce 1517 na miste pevodniho slovanskeho kostela ze 13. stoleti, z nebot je zacho\Tana pilvodni krypta NynejS'i kostel, jez je vynikajicim umeleckkm dam, ma 3 apsidy 30 metre .tiroice a 60 metre dlouhe, 18 pobodnich °hate a spoustu vzacne vkzdoby. Nejblitgim vhodnkrn mistem, jet 1ez stranou od delnich praci je ezerni u stiedaveke nemocnice a kostela sv. Ducha. Jelikot rove misto je vzdaleno kolem 300 metre, ekol piemistnit eilrarn nebude snadnk: skupina znalce a vedstuduje nejlepgi zpesob jeho piastehovani. Nejdfive bude nutne rozebrat vet, schodi gte a kryptu, goticke obloukove stropy budou podepieny zvlaAtnim le§encm, nove vynalezenk telezobetonovk pas bude protahnut pod vnejS'Imi zdrai, zaklady kostela buclou oddeleny od vlastni budovy; to bude zdvitena

25 na zylag tni ploS`inove vozy a peemistnena na betonovem naspu s kolejnicemi, k tomu iteelu postavenernu. DrInozi znalci svetove povesti, stejne tak jako i odbornici z UNESCO, se podileji na tomto jedineenem Ckolu, a tak neni divu, k o meste, Mostu jsou eas od ea.su zminky v odbornkch easopisech v mnoha cizich zemiah. Celkova vaha kostelni stavby pe kolem 30.000 tun, pohyb pri stehovani bude 20 centimetre za hodinu a celkove piemistneni bude treat ,kolem 4 mesice.

Prozatim kostel Panny Marie sto ji na svem ptivodnirn miste, nad bohatkmi lotisky uhli. Ocelove stuhy, pottebne k vlastnimu stehovani, jsou naskladovany kolem chit mu, jehot zdi jsou v mnoha mistech provrtany. Tyto piedbeine prace zadaly v roce 1970, k vlastnimu piemistneni dojde v roce 1975, v roce 1977 veSkere prace maji bYt zkoneeny a tato vzacne. painatka bude opet sloutit svemu free lu bez vlivu na delni prace.

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Kdyt pak. Mariana pohledla pomalu. od toho okraje dolt, byla zara.tena itasnou vYSkou a lunotnYm ittvarem stony karionu. 13y1 vzdale nY pet mil, ale vyhlitel tak vysokk, strmY a ohromnY, te Mariana nemo hla potlaeit y ✓ktik. A to ma ptekro at, aby dnes videla Nophaie! Tato mySlenka zdala se nemotnou.

Nema ptece Jak nepochopitelnkrni jsou tito obyvatele Zapadu. rud i bili, kteti dovedou ptemoci takove ptirodni pfekatky!

Pod obrovskou steno-- byla plocha tluteho pisku, jut, se propletal jasnY klikatici se potok. Jednotvarne holy poy rela dna karionu byl ponekud °L yman nekolika skupina.mi stromri bujne zeleneho listi.

Byla to svetla zeleri, dokazujiel tyto stromy nenaletejici k druhu v sgdy zelenSich a te leto jit vniklo i do techto hlubin.

Potom se pohled Mariany °brat' ke svahu pod jejima nohama.

Svah se sklanel v ithlu 45 stupria a cestou byl jen pruh zhluboleticiho kameni. Mariana zhluboka vydechk a zkusila sestup. Chte la se vSak jeSte jednou rozhlednout Po cele deice i Alive karionu, i zastavila se, aby utila jeSte toho po -hleduavtisk jenavtdy mysl. Svah smetoval ted' skorem ptimo dolt, byl drsny, balvany po sett' a daleko dole tvotil patrne vkstupek pestrobarevne tame, vnej Simi vlivy rozervane. Na sever se karion v rozsahlk anifiteatr nadmiru divokeho razu, se svahy, stenami, vkenelky, pruhy rtiznkch vrstev a sesutinami kameni, a s neseetnkmi vejitovitYmi plochami hliny, tvoticimi mosaikiu dervene, elute, purpurove, Sede a fialove barvy, svitici na slunci.

PahutskS, karion vyznaeoval se vSim Urn, co twill° z tdoli bohu ne zapornenutelnY obraz a mime to mel podivny raz pustoty, rozpadani a smrti. Pkiroda mela sve rozmary a toto bylo mist em misiineho pkevratu v krite zemske. Mariana, nepozorevala ptieiny tohoto rozpolteni krasne stepi cedrri a piniii nejakou katastrofou doby. A piece nic jineho nernohlo odkrkti tyto live mineralni; barvy, ktere aspori poutaly svS?m privabem Indianovo oko a dodavaly jeho kmenu z no-

V2STNiK koleni na pokoleni barviva.

Jen nerada, odvratila se Mariana od toho pohledu na krasu karionu.

Net vSak postoupila nekolik krozapomnela Upine na okoli. Jeji pozornost byla nahle a nasilne upoutana k nebezpeel uvolnenkch kamenti a ke t yrde pova.ze styku s nimi. Prvnim padern se znaene potloukla, zejmena na lokti; take to vSak zrariovalo jeji samolibost.

Vydala se opet na cestu, ji g opatrneji, a brzy mavala th yme ruka mave vzduchu, aby zachovala rovnovahu na kamenech. Tantakra se udrigela. Ale zakila dosti strachu. Na teto caste nebyla opatrnost nit planta. Bylo nutno kraeat lehce a rychle, tak, aby byla noha s kamene orye dkive, net se tento pod ni pohnc. Tento sestup mel 'Oak take sytij privab a ona poeala pozbkvati strachu. Oinnost uvolriovala jejiho ducha a elm rychleji postupovala, tim mene strachu ctiila. Pked kahlYrn Spatn:On mistem ,dlouhYrn to svahem kame ni volne leticiho na spodine mekke hliny, stanula vtdy chv li aby si zvolila vhodnou kadu karnent, a pak se pustila dolti, stale rychleji a jeji; nohy byly evikem stale ji tejal. Jednou zahledla daleko dole konj, a Witherse, sestupujiciho po zbrazdene rude pride. Postupem easu bud' byla testa pohodlnejk, nebo byla ona obratnejSi: a aokoli utrtila nekolik ran a nekolikrat sklouzla dolri, poeinalo ji to baviti. Hlavni veci pro rib bylo, aby udrtela rovnovahu 'rak sestupovala klikatkm smerem dolri a dech se ji jit kratil. Potom byl karnenitr svah volnejA: a umotrioval merle pkikry- sestup. Wilde kolem byly balvany velike jako dorny. Nato Mariana vybella, z pasma balvanri na rudou padu, stale sloe ptikrou, ale umcigriujici bezpeeneTS1 a po hodlriejSi chtzi. Kdyt pak pohledla vzharu na rucIST okraj daleko nahoke. mohia sotva veelti s ykrn 0&lin. Male kroky, ale eetne, urazily takovou vzdaleriost. Byl to znamenitY I/ikon a pocit'ovala hrdost nod mnouc si sve pohmotdebe ridy. Pak sebehla dolii pohodlner.§1 cestou po mekke pride a brzy spatrila Buckskina stojiciho s uzdou na zem spdtenou. Withers eekal o neco dale. Mariana vsedla na kone a teprve ted' si uvedomila, rozei/enim zapomnela na bolest i imavu. Dojela, k Withersovi.

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"Vy nejste iadnY novaeek," feld ji vesele.

"To se vam jen zda," odpovedela Mariana. "Moje nohy zdaji se sn.ad nedoteenYmi, ale ujiSt'uji vas, le mam nekolik eitlivSrch mist."

"Sklouzla jste take nekdy?" ,OW= . a jiste bych byla zahanbila, nektere hrade baseballu, ktere jsem videla."

"Jed`te ted' dale. A nestrachujte se nekterych pteskakovani na ceste dole. Jen se drite.

"Vite, pane Witherse, tie jste na-. lezl nejpodivuhodnejSi a mejpohodinejli te/eni techto problemu testy? ....Jen se dritet!"

Obehodnik se zasmal a obratil kone ke svahu. Mariana popustila Buaskinovi uzdu Svahy hliny dole poskytovaly podivnY, rozmanitSr vzhled a taktka se *lily. Po dervene nasledovala gluts, po elute fialova a po teto blade' dokoladova. Kone klouzali po nekterYch tak ptikrycn mistech, to se Mariana mohia sotva udrteti v sedle. Na nekterych mistech Buckskin proste sjel dolri. To bylo obyeejne na kde bylo nutno ptekroditi hlubokou strz' a pak an druhe strane stoupati zase nahoru. Buckskin nechtei stoupati pomalu. Obyeejne ptesko eil stmt a net se Mariana mohia ()pet tadne usadit v sedle, stoupal zase nahoru. VYsledek pro of byl trYznivY, nekdy dokonce bolest nY a strach budici. Mariana driela se verne VAthersovy rady, ne vtcly laez ztkegtenYch a prudOch opatteni. Nicmene mela chvile rozjateni a radosti =Ilene s pocity. Zdalo se ji, ze sestupuje do nitra zeme. Jak hlubok'k byl ten ka non! Ackoli bylo teprve brzy odpoleclne, slunce se ji g dotStalo za.padni stney. Mariana byla nadmiru unesena, ale pternahala se a byla opravdu radix, kdyl sjela s posledniho svahu na pist,inu kterea ji g vedla na dno karionu,

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Potok, kterk shora vyhlizel jako stlibrna stu gka, ukazal se bSiti In0 kYm, ale S'irokYm. proudem zka/ene vody, do nig kone spfschali piti.

Withers seskoeil s kone, ulehl na bkicho a hasil take dizeri. stanuli u jedne skupiny zelenjrch stromil a rozm.louvali s jinkm Ind"enem, kter,V nemel kone.

"Odpoeinte si ye stinu techle topolti," obchodnik "Bude vam tteba vM vai say k vfstupu. Vidim jig nekolik Pahutft."

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a skorem k topolfn, povAimla si Mariana, le jsoii tam jeSte jini Indiani krome onoho jednoho. Potom spattila Indianku s ciCtetem, sedici opodal za skupinou stromil. Mariana seskodila s kone, hledala po kapsach neco pro dite a naSla kou sek dokolady kterk uniknul jeji po ozrnosti v dobe ptesnidavky. S tim ptistoupila k obema.

Na pisku doutnal oheri. U neho staly dye nadoby k valeni se zbytIty jidla na nich. ena byla mladd. a podle Marianina. Usudku hezIca. Mela na &aloe tmave Saty z ne*ice huste latky, koralkovk nahrdelnik na Siji a stribrne naramky zdobene tyrkysy, vehni hrube pram. Dite bylo patrhe deveatko asi ttilete, drobne postavy, s rnalou tern nou, postrag enou tvari. Na matce jevila se plachost, ktera Marianu ptekvapovala. Bylo cosi divokeho na tech civou obyvatelich tohoto kationu, zvlaStei na eernkch pocuchanYch vlasech (Mete "Vezini; 'tekla Mariana s fismevern podavajie mu eokoladu. Bavilo ji velice, kdyZ" videla, jak dite pies patrnk strach napthlo rychle hnedou ruku a uchopilo eokoladu Potom se ptitulilo k matce, jako by se chtelo za schovati. Mariana byla by ra...L u nich 2f1stala a spta.telila se s nimi, ale k vuli nirn racleji odeSla. Jeji ptitc //most pftsobila jen sixach diteti a velke rozpaky =tee. Mariana pozorovala je ze stinu topolik s filasikrn zajmem sympatii. Nikde nebylo videti nu, chaty ani Z'adneho obydll. Ale nebylo pochyby, tie toto insto je domovem tech Inclia.na. Mariana videla, 2e rovnk pozemek je kukutie nim polem a ze Pahut. ktery s Withersem, drZel lopatu s hrubou nasadou.Jakk to byl urostlk Indian! Byl mladk a Mil se velmi od oneeh :Spinaviich louclarkeh ktere Mariana videla v Mese. jak sce na neho cif yala, pozdvihl mohutnou ruku ukazuje se zyldAtnim puvabern a vkrazn osti a pomalkm vkznamnkin Po• hybern k jednomn mistu nad kanonem 13y1 to krasnk posunek.

Withers ptistoupil k Mariam's.

"Ten Pahut, jehO stopy jsme videli, jel Ludy dnes hrzy rano. Ten se jiste .setka s Nophaiem. A povi mu tota, co tekl tomu Indianovi zde." "(Ilo mu tekl?" tazala se Mariana

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Friday, November 8th Country-Western Dance GAYLEN ACKLEY AND THE GOOD TIMES

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Saturday, November 9th (SEMI-FORMAL DANCE)

Saturday, November 9th

Gilbert Kautz Orchestra SATURDAY, NOV. 16 — JOE PATEK SATURDAY, NOV. 23 — KNIGHTS OF DIXIE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27 — PRE-THANKSGYVING DANCE — LEO HEINRICH ORCHESTRA RESERVATIONS: 869-5767

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Nov. 8 — Private party Saturday, Nov. 9 — Public dance: Curtis Lanham and the Country Supremes, 8:30 p.m.

Frjday, Nov. 15 — Social Night Saturday, Nov. 16 — Public dance, Bobby Swilling and The Country Moods, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 22 — Social Night Sunday, Nov. 24 — Private party Friday, Nov. 29 — Social Night Saturday, Nov. 30 — Public dance; Curt Lanham and the Country Supremes, 8:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 9, Snook Sunday, Nov. 10 — District I Youth Club Play Day -SPJST-^--

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Monthly meetings held at TP&L Civic Room, 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m. tOuth group meets at 7 p.m., same night.

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Lodge No. 24. Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Nov. 9 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Sunday, Nov. 10 — Lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m. (lunch) Saturday, Nov. 16 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Nov. 23 — Wedding dance (Doskocil-Zipperlen) Mood of Country Music ($2.50) (Dress regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

-SPJSTLodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Nov, 23 — Melody Masters Saturday, Nov. 30 — Western Jamboree — 2 bands — 8 to 1 Country Noblemen and Drue Conner and the MixMasters (dress western) Monthly meeting every 2nd Sunday of month, at 2 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 -SPJST--.

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Wednesday, November 6, 1974

Lodge No. 29, Taylor 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

Saturday, Dec. 7 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Dec. 14 — Lodge 66 members' Christmas Party -SPJSTLodge No. 74, Lovelady (All our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 till 1. Lodge phone: 544-8200; President: 544 -741 or54-729.

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 9 — A. J. and The 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 Starlites Saturday, Nov. 30 — Social Combi nations 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 -SPJSTLodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Nov. 9 — Music Masters Saturday, Nov. 16 — Social Combinations Saturday, Nov. 23—Ellinger Combo Saturday, Nov. 30 — Open -SPJSTLodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Nov. 9 — Triumphs Saturday, Nov. 23 — Dulwich Fox -SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Nov. 9 — Pavelka Orch.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 — Choral practice Saturday, Nov. 16 — Harvest Dance — Lee Roy Matocha, Sunday, Nov. 17 — RVOS meeting, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 — Board meeting Saturday, Nov. 23 — Jerry Haisler (Mathis-Orsag wedding dance) Tuesday, Nov. 26 — Choral practice Saturday, Nov. 30 — Jurecka Orch.

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

-SPJSTLodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Nov. 9 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Nov. 16 — Hi-Toppers (a wedding dance) Saturday, Nov. 23 — Leo Majek Saturday, Nov. 30 — Gilbert Kautz

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Nov. 16 — Jerry, Butch, and the °entries Saturday, Nov. 23 — Roy `Robbins and The Availables Thursday, Nov. 28 — Jerry, Butch, and the °entries Saturday, Nov. 30 — The Country Music Revue Lodge No. 84E, Dallas Tuesday, Nov. 12 — Game 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 16 — Dance: Chas.

P 7:aak 3to .lka Band Monday, Nov. 18 — Lodge meeting, p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 Game Time, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26 — Game Time, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — Dance: Ennis Melody Masters .--SPJ ST-

Lodge No. 87. Temple Friday, Nov. 8 — Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston

Friday, Nov. 8 — Country Music — Gaylen Ackley and The Good Times Saturday, Nov. 9 — Gilbert Kautz (semi-formal) Saturday, Nov. 16 — Joe Patek Saturday, Nov. 23 — Knights of Dixie Wednesday, Nov. 27 — Pre-Thanksgiving Dance from 9 to 1—The Leo Heinrich Orch.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — 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 are 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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Saturday, Nov. 9 -- Polka, Dance —Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Sunday, Nov. 10 — Regular lodge meeting at 2 p.m. followed by dinner and refreshments for lodge members; honoring new members who joined in 1974 Saturday, Nov. 16 — Polka Dance Special Harvest Dance; music

by Harold Strand Sunday, Dec. 8 -- Regular lodge meeting at 2 p.m. Election of officers for 1975.

VESTN1K ednesday, Dec. 11 * Monthly lodge meeting, adult and youth — 7:30 p.m.

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

Music by Weinert Grohmstn (polka music) Dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 ain• Socials every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at ,-2 p.m Executive meetings every 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge location: 911 East Shaw, phone 472-9356.

Lodge 130, Dallas Sunday, Nov. 10 — Lodge 130 meeting, 4 p.m.; youth club meeting: supper served Saturday, Nov. 23 — Lodge Taro 130 Thanksgiving Dance, 9-1; Jodie Mikula of Ennis 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) --SPJ8T Lodge No. 135, Ennis

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Nov. 10—Reg. lodge meeting, 1:30 p.m., K of C Hall, 501 N. Delaney, LaMarque Bring covered dish or pastry and canned goods for grocery proj.

'Sunday, Dec. 1 — Election and installation of officers, Christmas party, 2 p.m.; dance 4-8:30 p.m. Bring food for guests. Adm for non-mern. $1.50 adult, The child.

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 riveting every fourth Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 176, Northwest Houston

Lodge No. 142, Houston The new lodge building is now open and available for any weddings, showers or parties. For in-. formation & reservations call 8620079 or 861-6822.

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 9 — Cheyenne (country-western) Wednesday, Nov. 20 — Monthly lodge meeting, adult and youth -- 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23 — The Gold Banners Wednesday, Nov. 27 — Executive meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 174, Rockdale

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

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Sunday, Nov. 14 — Lodge meeting, and annual dinner at VFW Hall in Addicks, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Support your lodge!

Monthly meetings every second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

— SPJST- Lodge No. 177, Academy Sunday, Dec. 15 — Lodge 177 dedication. A cordial invitation is

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Every second Tuesday of each month, youth club meeting at 8:3 p.m., lodge meeting at 7:30 p.nto held at the lodge on Hwy. 95.

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