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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 31 AUGUST 6, 1975

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Another Youth Achievement Day has resulted in a successful affair when a large number of young SPJST members from seven lodges in District VI assembled Sunday, July 20th, at the Boling Community Center in Boling. Although it was a hot and sultry day, the convienent facilities did not keep the youngsters from competing in all the categories, The participants came welLprepared to challenge their competitors. The judges' selections were indeed close in each category when some contestants were requested to come back for another performance in order to break the tie. Incidently, this same type of incident happened in Districts II and III. With much assistance from Mistress of Ceremonies Karen Dorotik (30), plus most of the youth leaders in District VI, the entire afternoon's undertaking for DYC Elsie Brdecka was an easier burden which was carried out efficiently.

The monetary Achievement Awards were quickly distributed by SYD Dorothy Massey and District VI Director Matt Vanek while the last portion (royalty contest points) were being tabulated; and after a few remarks by out-of, town guests, the moment arrived for Sister Massey to announce the winners' names.

Indeed the judges made , fine

DECEIT You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time.

—Lincoln * * 0, what a tangled Web we• weave, When first we practice to deceive!

—Walter Scott selection of representatives in all categories to compete at the state level. Congratulations to you and best of luck to you young folks.

The overall of the YAD was a great asset to the Society. May your interest in this type of worthy cause continue for a long time to come.

July 20th came and passed and was enjoyed by all.

Our hats off to all the contestants, and we look forward to seeing you on September 7th, at Temple High School. Lodge No. 58, Hungerford was the host and we thank them for their fraternal hospitality. * * Saturday, July 26th, we set aside our Vestnik duties at 9 a.m. and left them with the printshop personnel, in order to attend the opening of Eagle Mountain Athletic Center in Fort Worth. We still had some small details to take care of on the Vestnik late Saturday and Sunday, but we wanted to be pres-

ent both Saturday and Sunday at the opening of this new lodge.

We arrived there and were warmly greeted by a very large crowd of enthusiastic well-wishers and fraternalists. Their new home for Lodge 154 and Sokol Fort Worth is impressive and will, no doubt, be an asset to that section of our state. Our Society's best wishes go forth to all involved in this undertaking and the best of everything in the future.

Although it was necessary to re_ turn to West the same day so that Sister Sefeik could go to District III camp, and the final touches put on the Vestnik, we decided to attend the Sunday, July 27th program at Fort Worth again, which we did. The day was enjoyable and was a success in all aspects. Brother Jerry Milan, president of Lodge No. 154 and a devoted Sokol enthusiast, and all the others concerned are to be commended for their fervent endeavors to further the advance at both SPJST and Sokol.

Here it should be stated with definite fact that our Sokol organization in the Southwest, and, es., pecially in Texas, has been most beneficial to our SPJST, not only in that it has worked hand-inhand with our Society in all efforts, but that it also supplies us with a great percentage of very healthy, gymn.q.stically inclined

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HERALD Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd.

1933. at West, Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of Au g ust 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF The STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR -- R. J. SEFC1K P.O. BOX 8S, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

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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 B. HEJNY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3'720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas '76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MAREK Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: '773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 ERNEST J. HANKA, Dist. V AC 713 529-3019 & 529-3010 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 78411

LISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Chmn Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm Miculka, V.-Churn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrabanek, See'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock '79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 la T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Hranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 Ms. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown 78380 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

MRS DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER

Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Tcmple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT I Rennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 771136 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopox, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple. Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis. Tx. 75119 — Ph.' AC 214 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph. AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, .012C Moorberry Ln. houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468-3128 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 575-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. 'Tillie Valchar, Route 1, ,Pox 55.

Jourdanton, Tx. 8026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202

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DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan, Tx. 77801 — Ph.. AC 713; Res. 822 0142 DISTRICT H Frank Klinkovsky. 1503 E. Central mple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.4801 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rr., 5 Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph.. AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway. 2314 Droxford, houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx. 77473 — Ph.: AC 713; 232 208Z" DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresvil/.e, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 393-2036 Unsolicited materials for publicatim cannot be returned unle. s sufficient postage is attached. rh's includes pictures Exy.: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.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mat. ter should be addressed to Vestnik, West, Maas, 76691.

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

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and trained members and applicants. That, frankly, some of our members and leaders seem to fail to understand, A healthy mind in a healthy body is hard to beat! * * Sunday, August 27th we especially enjotyed the entire program which included the Dallas Lodge No. 84 Choral Group, the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, the Houston Lodge No. 88 Choral Group, the Polynesian Performers, Lodge No. 130 Moravia Beseda Dancers and the Sokol performers.

They were well trained and discip, lined proving to be graceful and precisioned in their performances.

We are including a picture of the Fort Worth Junior Girls and Boys "Hoe Down," which, we understand, won first place in the Sokol Southern District Slet in Corpus Christi.

As a thought, Sister Milan stated that she had signed-up most of the group into our SPJST Society and had gotten most of her applicants at the Sokol meetings and drill nights.

—SPJSTNEWSBRIEFS

Fraternal greetings were received from Brother Jaroslav and Sister Marcella Kleprlik of San Antonio, who were visiting in Sliac, Czechoslovakia, at the time of writing to SPJST members and readers. A safe return home is wished to them. * * Brother Lee and Sister Mary Pokorny of Weatherford paid us a nice visit Thursday while traveling through this area. Both are members of Lodge No. 76, Wichita Falls, and Brother Pokorny is a past Rest Homes Director. * * Robert Lee Pavelka, 45, passed away suddenly in his home in Corpus Christi on Sunday, July 27th.

Funeral services were held from the Robstown Funeral Chapel and St. John's Catholic Church in Robstown on Wednesday, July 30th with burial in the Robstown Memorial Park Cemetery.

Msgr.

George Scecina and Honorary SL President Edward L. Marek officiated in the church and at grave.. side services. Brother Pavelka was a member of Lodge 117, Robstown, and was also a member of the Pavelka Orchestra of that city.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIRST-PLACE WINNERS IN THE MEMBERSHIP SALES CONTEST FOR AN EXPENSE-PAID TRIP TO THE TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS CONVENTION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 1975

District 1

District 2

District 3

MILDRED HORAK

CHESTER SHMOLDAS

HUGO KOCIAN

61. Members

85 Members

30 Members

$62,000.00 Insurance

$283,500.00 Insurance

$47,000.00 Insurance

District 5

District 6

District 7

HELEN HEGWOOD

LOTTIE KRUTTLE*

ROY HRANICKY

64 Members

19 Members

21 Members

$289,500.00 Insurance

$21,000.00 Insurance

$154,000.00 Insurance

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STATE RUNNERS-UP IN THE MEMBERSHIP SALES CONTEST APRIL 1 — JUNE 30, 1975 FOR AN EXPENSE-PAID TRIP TO THE TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS CONVENTION IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Lodge No. 18

Lodge No. 88

Lodge No. 88

Lodge No a;

JEANETTE PETERSON

DELLA KADLECEK

AGNES LESAK

HENRY WEST

Members $79,000 Insurance

41 Members $72,000 Insurance

27 Members $124,500 Insurance

22 Members $36,000 Insurance

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STATE RUNNERS-UP IN THE MEMBERSHIP SALES CONTEST APRIL 1 — JUNE 30, 1975 FOR A BONUS AWARD OF A WRIST WATCH

Fifth Place

Sixth Place

Seventh Place

Lodge No. 88

Lodge No. 13

Lodge No. 87

TILLIE HELMCAMP

BETTY ZWERNEMAN

22 Members $22,000 Insurance

20 Members $21,000 Insurance

ADIS NAVRATIL 17 Members $187,000 Insurance

Wednesday, August 6, 1975

SUPREME LODGE,

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE THIRD REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING OF. THE SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, HELD JULY 7-10, 1975, AT THE HOME OFFICE IN TEMPLE, TX. At the request of the directors, a short conference was called before the directors proceeded with their audit of records. The conference was called to order on July 7th at 91:30 a.m.

It was reported that Brother A. L. Hilsher, the substitute director of District V had been invited to attend this July quarterly meeting since it was apparent that Brother Ernest Hanka, the District V director, could not be present.

After discussion, it was agreed that Substitute Director A. L. Hilsher be seated in the July meeting to represent District V for the July meeting only.

Brother A. L. Hilsher was asked into the conference and welcomed by the Supreme Lodge members.

Vice President Joe B. Hejny informed Brother Hilsher that he had been seated to represent District V during the July meeting.

Brother Hilsher was informed that his being seated for the July meeting would not entitle him to make loan appraisals, since Brother Hanka is the responsible director in District V. Recess was taken at 10:15 a.m. and it was agreed that the meet ing would be called to order as soon as the directors complete their audit.

Vice President Hejny called the meeting to order on July 8, 1975, at 10:40 a.m.

President Morris was hospitalized after surgery and thus could not be present to preside over the meeting.

The following members of the Supreme Lodge were present: Joe B. Hejny, Leonard D. Mikeska, Ben k,abcik, Reuben B. Lesikar, John A, Kubena, Henry E. Vitek, Cyrill

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Brother A. L. Hilsher substitute director of District V, was present to represent District V. Vice President Hejny and other members of the board stated they regretted that President Nick A. Morris and Director Ernest J. Hanka could not be present. It was reported that President Morris was recuperating from surgery and should be back in the office soon.

Report was also made on Director Hanka's health status by those Supreme Lodge members who had visited him.

MINUTES — The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of the April 8-10 Supreme Lodge meeting. It was agreed to dispense with the reading of the minutes, since copies directly from the minute book were furnished each member of the Supreme Lodge. It was agreed to make mention of the report that SYD Massey had participated in the NFCA Workshop in Chicago representing the Society. The minutes were approved with the one addition of information.

Past Secretary Raymond A. Urbanovsky was present during the meeting and spoke briefly.

President Morris' written report.

Even though President Morris was not present, his written report previously distributed, dated June 26th, was brought up for consideration by Vice President Hejny.

It was noted that. President Morris had traveled 4,282 miles on Society business this past quarter.

STATE LEGISLATION — President Morris was complimented on his efforts in Austin with the State Legislature in connection with proposed legislation.

It was reported that his efforts and the efforts of others in the SPJST in connection with proposed legislation were recognized by the National Fraternal Congress and other Societies: Sister Dorothy Morris visited the meeting briefly and reported that Brother Morris was progressing very well. She brought greetings from Brother Morris for a successful meeting.

CHARTERING OF LODGE 178— Favorable comments were made concerning the chartering of new Lodge 178 in Longview.

LOCAL OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS — Decision on whether or

5 not to have the workshops in 1976 had been postponed until this meeting. It was pointed out that 19'76 is a convention year and it might be difficult scheduling the workshops in among the various committee meetings, planning and other activities and duties of the Supreme Lodge officers. The mat ter was discussed and a motion was made and passed that due to the fact that 1976 is a, convention year, that the workshops not be l-eld in 1976.

President Morris' written report was accepted on motion duly passed.

State Youth Director Massey reported on the following: CAMP ALLOCATIONS—Repeating on the new method of allocating camp funds, she stated that the funds are distributed based on the number of campers with each district getting 80 percent of their funds based on the number of campers the previous year. Final adjustment based on actual campers is to be made after the camps are completed.

MISCELLANEOUS — She reported on the fact that she had SPJST T-shirts available at the camps.

She thanked the Supreme Lodge for sending her to the National Fraternal Congress Fraternal Section Workshop in Chicago. Director Pokladnik, who also attended the workshop, pointed out that SYD Massey presented a portion of the program and he complimented her for presenting a good program.

SYD Massey's report was accepted on motion duly passed.

Vice President Hejny reported on the following: COMMITTEE MEETINGS — He reported that he attended a por,.. tion of the recent Publication Committee meeting held in Temple.

SALES SEMINARS -- Report was made on a sales seminar held in Rosenberg on June 21, 19'75.

MERGER OF LODGES 27 & 165— These two lodges of Moulton are scheduled to merge on July 9th and elect new officers. The combined lodge will be designated Moulton Lodge 184.

1976 SPJST CALENDARS — After discussion, it was decided to use a picture of the 1975 State King and Queen on the front page of the 1976 calendar.

6 It was further agreed to use the inside front cover of the 1976 calendar for the history of our Society with a short progress report and a picture of the SPJST Home C ff ice.

REQUEST FOR SUBSTITUTE PRIZE — A letter was read from a wife of a sales representative. It was reported that he had won a trip to the TFC several years ago but could not attend due to very serious illness in the family. At that time, no substitute prizes were allowed, but a substitute prize was now being requested by her in behalf of her husband.

Since there were no provisions for substitute prizes at that time, it was agreed to table the request.

SALES — Report was made that sales for the first six months of this year were better than ever before. Total sales through June amounted to $7,538,000.

Vice President Hejny'S report was accepted on motion duly passed.

State Field Manager Silas Smith.

He passed out his written report and asked the members of the Supreme Lodge if there were any questions concerning his work.

SALES TRAINING — Vice President Hejny complimented Brother Smith on the job he was doing with our sales representatives and stated he has shown a great deal of growth and improvement the past six months. He explained that since this was a new position, it took some time for him to work into the duties of the state field manager.

There was a discussion on the need for more training for our district sales representatives.

On motion duly passed, it was agreed that the Supreme Lodge vice president be authorized to ob_ tain and employ an instructor for the district sales representative's life insurance sales seminar.

State Field Manager Smith's report was accepted on motion duly passed.

The meeting recessed for the day at 5 p.m. and was called back to order July 9th, at g a.m.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on the following: REAL ESTATE LOANS — He reported that investment in real estate loans had increased $482,685.45 since January 1, 1975.

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Twelve loans delinquent over three on the items being discussed, Secmonths were presented and ap- retary-Treasurer Mikeska deferred propriate actions were authorized to Legal Advisor Lesikar to present on each. that part of his report prior to NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE making any decision on our loan PROGRAM — It was reported that policy for the next three months. questions in connection with the REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT flood insurance program have PROCEDURES ACT (RESPA) — been incorporated in our loan ap- Legal Advisor Lesikar reported on plication and director's appraisal the RESPA. He distributed copies report. of a report summarizing RESPA It was agreed that we could reas it might apply to the Society quire the borrower to furnish a and discussed the act in detail. statement from a certified surveyor Legal Advisor Lesikar reported as proof that a property was not that it appears that RESPA applies in a flood area. It will be up to only to transactions where purthe appraising director to call our chase of a residence is involved attention to the necessity of such and it does not apply to a trans, a certificate. action where the borrower owns MINUTES OF OPriCERS' MEET- the land and is making a loan to INGS — It was agreed to dispense finance construction of his resiwith the reading of the minutes dence.

Legal. Advisor Lesikar stated he of the April 16 and the May 15, 1975 officers' meeting minutes felt that in his opinion, the RFSPA since copies of these had been would not apply to our loan asdistributed to each officer and di- sumption procedure so long as we rector. The minutes of the officers' do not change the interest rate of meeting of June 3, 1975 were read. the note involved or raise our loan There being no corrections, the assumption fee to $50 or more.

It was reported that the RESPA minutes of the officers' meetings of' April 16, May 15, and June 3, does not apply to loans committed prior to June 20, 1975, so long as 1975 were accepted as presented.

SECURITIES BOUGHT THIS they are closed by October 20, 1975.

Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska, 'QUARTER — Report was made on securities bought this quarter went back to his report and the which included two issues of U.S. discussion on the loan policy was resumed.

Treasury bills totaling $450,001.

The purchase was ratified.

LOAN POLICY — After discussSHORT-TERM SECURITIES — ing the matter thoroughly, a moReport was made that we are left tion was passed to allocate $75,000 with $550,000 of liquid funds in for each district for real estate short_term securities. loans for the period from July 10, LOAN APPLICATIONS — He re- through date of our next quarterported that we had $1,890,600 of ly meeting. The interest rate will loans committed and in process remain at 81/2 percent. which he thought was an unusuSHORT - TERM INVESTMENT ally large figure since we had only POLICY — The short-term invest$290,000 in cash available for loan ment policy for the next three investments. The high amount of months was discussed. Current commitments was discussed and quotes on U. S. Treasury bills and some of the Supreme Lodge mem- large Certificates of Deposit were bers stated that we would probably given. have to limit loans for the next After discussion, it was agreed three months. that the Supreme Lodge officers RATIO OF INVESTMENTS — invest available short-term funds Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska referin U.S. Treasury bills or in Car_ red to a schedule showing a break- tificates of Deposit with any apdown of our assets. The only asset proved bank insured by the FDIC. item showing an incnease was COMMON STOCKS — Brief remortgage loans which increased port was made on market value 3.44 percent. Mortgage loans were of our common stocks but no acreported to have increased $1,tion was taken.

455,054.83 the past year. The ratio LOCAL LODGE IRS FORMS 990 of assets was discussed at length. and 990-T — Attention was called Since an item in Brother Lesi- to the IRS requirement that local kar's report might have a bearing lodges filing IRS Farms 990/990-T

Wednesday, August 6, 19'75 must furnish the Supreme Lodge with a copy of such forms. Only 20 lodges have furnished us with copies of either or both forms. It was felt that several lodges must have filed either or both forms and have not complied with requests to furnish the Supreme Lodge with copies.

It was agreed that for the benefit of the Society and the local lodge, a follow-up letter should be sent to each local lodge that we think should have filed the IRS forms, requesting that copies be furnished the Supreme Lodge as required by the IRS. TRAVEL — Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported he had made 9 trips on Society business since the last meeting.

MISCELLANEOUS — A decision was asked on who will be authorized to attend the National Fraternal Congress (NFC) in Ohio.

A motion was made that all Su, preme Lodge members who can attend be authorized to attend the 1975 NFC. A decision was also asked on who will be authorized to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress meeting in Austin.

A motion was made and passed that all Supreme Lodge members, Editor Sefcik, SYD Massey, and SFM Smith be authorized to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress meeting.

Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska's report was accepted on motion duly passed.

Financial Secretary Zabcik reported on the following: EQUIPMENT NEEDED He reported on the need for a filing cacinet for addressograph plates and was given authority to purchase the needed equipment.

He also stated he needed a calculator for his department and was given authority to purchase one.

BANK BALANCES — He reported that as of July 8, we had $160,170.84 in the Mortuary, Juvenile and Home Accounts and $32, 561.78 in the Expense Account. He explained the manner in which funds are transferred into the Expense Account.

Legal Advisor Lesikar pointed out that the account heading "At, torney's Expense" is misleading. It was agreed to change the a, ount presently entitled "Attorney's Ex-

VESTNI K. pense" to "Legal Department Services."

VESTNIK — He reported that the list of those members receiving the Vestnik was near 13,000.

Financial Secretary Zabcik's report was accepted on motion duly passed.

Legal Advisor Lesikar reported on the following: LOANS IN PROCESS — Detailed report was made on 48 loans in process.

PENDING LITIGATION — Report was made on pending litigation and a foreclosure.

OPINIONS — Report was made on a number of written and verbal opinions concerning local lodge and other matters.

Legal Advisor Lesikar's report was accepted on motion duly passed.

Directors' Audit Report.

Director Pokladnik was chosen as spokesman for the first portion of the report.

There was a discussion of the findings of the directors that in their opinion some of the district sales representatives were not putting forth their best efforts since their earned commissions were under the $100 monthly minimum guaranteed them.

There was a discussion that the district youth counselors should be more detailed in their reports on their requisitions as to specific work accomplished.

Editor Rudy Sefcik arrived at 4:50 p.m. and was invited to make any comments he wished to, as the meeting was to adjourn in a few minutes.

Editor Sefcik reported that there had been some discussion about getting a private phone for the editor's office instead of having him use an extension from The West News.

Editor Sefcik read a letter from a member concerning a recent program on a TV station.

The meeting recessed at 5:50 p.m. and was called back to order on July 10th, at 9:15 a.m.

Discussion returned to the audit repot of the directors.

Director Kubena was chosen as spokesman for the final portion of the directors' report.

Items included and discussed were.

I insurance sales.

2. Various aspects of the youth

7 program and the need for such a program.

3. The soaring cost of the Vestnik in that we are spending near $100,000 a year to !bring the Vestnik into the homes of our members.

4. Statement that the directors were satisfied with progress made so far this year, and with the cooperation of the Supreme Lodge officers.

5. Complimentary statements were made by the directors about the work and attitude of the employees employed by the Home Office.

6. The favorable overall outlook for the SPJST. The directors' audit and report was accepted on motion duly passed.

MISCELLANEONS BUSINESS: PRIVATE PHONE FOR EDITOR'S OFFICE — Report was made that cost of a private phone would be $18.50 per month plus an installation fee of $25. This had been confirmed by a phone call from the editor to the vice president the morning of July 10th. It was stated that we should get the editor a private phone for the convenience of members calling him as well as for his own convenience and the convenience of the Cechosluvak Publishing Co. A motion was passed that a private phone be authorized for one editor's office.

LETTERS—Vice President Hejny read a letter from Sister Alice Banning, FIC, thanking the Supreme Lodge for sending her to the Fraternal Field Managers' and National Association of Fraternal Counselors' meetings in Dallas.

NEW EQUIPMENT — It was agreed that purchase of a calculator be authorized for the Secretary-Treasurer's Department.

Closing. Comments of Directors: Director Kubena He stated that after one is associated with the SPJST as many years as he has been, it becomes a part of one's life. He spoke of his belief that all of the officers and directors are very much dedicated to the Society.

He complimented each of the Supreme Lodge officers individually on their reports, their work and thoir cooperation.

He commented on the need for the directors to always approach mortgage loan applicants about

8 increasing their life insurance coverage. If the approach is not made by the director, then the director should send a sales representative to contact them.

Director Vitek He said that he had enjoyed working with Substitute Director Hilsher during the meeting and the audit. He said that he thought we had a very fruitful meeting, with many important things being brought up and many problems solved.

He commented on the cooperation of the officers and directors and the importance of the two working together as they do.

He concluded with remarks about being impressed with the progress our Society is making, especially in life insurance sales.

Director Pokladnik He said that he enjoyed having Substitute Director Hilsher sit in on the meeting.

He commented that we discussed many important things which is the duty of the Supreme Lodge.

He spoke of looking forward to the upcoming National Fraternal Congress meeting in Ohio and commented on the recognition our Society is receiving for its efforts and progress. • He concluded by stating that he was looking forward to much progress for the Society in the near future.

Vice President Hejny complimented Director Pokladnik on his work with the committees and the board of the National Fraternal Congress of America.

Director Broz He said that we were fortunate to have Director Pokladnik represent the Society on the National Fraternal Congress Executive :Board.

He complimented the attorney and the officers on their reports at this meeting and further stated that he was impressed with the prompt attention he always gets from the attorney, the secretarytreasurer, and all of the officers when he calls or contacts the office.

He especially complimented the vice president in the progress made in insurance sales.

Substitute Director Hilsher He stated that he enjoyed the meeting and felt that all the officer and directors were doing a

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He spoke of being active in the SPJST all his life and spoke of his enjoyable association with the SPJST. After making other appropriate comments, he stated that he didn't see how the Society could do anything else but show progress.

Director Vanek He said he was pleased with the insurance sales and he felt the organizational department was doing a very good job.

He discussed the statement prepared for him by Financial Secretary Brother Zabcik comparing the standing of lodges in his district over a number of years and remarked that it was very helpful to him.

He also complimented the officers and spoke of the fine cooperation he was receiving.

Director Veselka He reported that he had been in the group that audited the mortgage loans and said that all of the questions the auditors had concerning the loans were answered satisfactorily.

He reported briefly on the recent Sokol Slet and stated that he had been recognized as a repre, sentative of the. Supreme Lodge, SPJST, at the gathering.

After making other appropriate remarks, he concluded his report.

Honorary President Marek had visited the meeting during the morning and spoke briefly. He said that he thought that if the members of the Society could come in and sit in on a meeting for at least 30 minutes they would soon be aware of the enormity of items discussed in managing the Society.

He spoke of the growth of the SPJST and after making other comments extended greetings and best wishes to all.

Vice President Hejny stated that this was the first meeting that he had presided over in its entirety.

He thanked everyone for their cooperation and stated that he hoped that President Morris would be back to preside over the October quarterly meeting. Vice President Hejny was complimented on the manner in which he had conducted the meeting.

It was agreed that the next meeting would be called to order on October 7th.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15

Wednesday, August 6, 1975

a.m.

Fraternally yours, Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: Well, here it is the day after a most wonderful Grand Opening weekend. There is so much to be said and here I sit speechless.

We have so many people to thank for making this occasion such a big success. Long, long hours were put in by so many. A special thanks to the sisters of Lodge 92, our sisters and many friends for their donation of the pastries, which were so greatly appreciated. Just wish I could list each individually, but I know I would leave someone out, so thank you all.

Sister Mary Renfro did a splendid job preparing the meals and the great help she had in her kitchen crew.

Brother Benny Dearing and his efficient crew did a great job of taking care of the bar room and then the big job of cleaning up

by Brothers Kenneth Krivanek and Frankie Milan and their crew.

Believe me that was no easy task.

The entertainment committee also did such a wonderful job, having so many activities indoors and out and also keeping the youngsters well entertained. Thank you Brother and Sister Dean and Tommie Lee, and Brother Emil Milan and his crew with the souvenir booth. I know thank you sounds so small, but coming from our hearts we mean for it to be big.

God bless you all.

Brother Darrell Williams did a fine job on our program book, which we are so proud of.

We thank all our Supreme Lodge officers and our District III Director, Brother Sid Pokladnik, for the great part they took in making our ribbon cutting and dedica-. tion so beautiful, along with the

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 VFW Post 708 in their presentation of the colors, and presenting a flag to Sister Donna Rose Parker, who did such a good job as mistress of ceremonies and with our public relations. I am sure all who attended agree our youth club knembers, Bobby Joe Cleveland, and YC President Talon Milan, will make great citizens, after hearing their speeches when they presented the scissors and the key.

We were happy to have the wives of the SL officers present, and our Vestnik editor, Brother Rudy Sefcik and his wife, Maxine; also District Directors, Brothers John Kubena, Dist. I, La Grange; Matt Vanek, Dist. VI, Victoria; and Frank Veselka, Dist. VII, Corpus Christi. Among other out-of-town guest . were Brother Barcal of Chicago, Henry and Ann Banfi, Annette, Deanne and Christi Schawlouski of Chicago, who are members of our lodge, Brother and Sister Kocian from Lodge 178, Longview, and many, many from Dallas, Ennis, Houston, and elsewhere.

A special thanks to the choral groups from Houston and Dallas.

We were sorry the audio system wasn't up to par, but there are many things to be ironed out as in all new facilities, the Moravian dance group from Lodge 130, Dallas and Al Tricks accordian band from Dallas.

We can't forget these wonderful bands that donated all their time, The Panther City Polka Boys of Fort Worth, Bill Kucera Band of.

Dallas, Joe Lynn Krivanek and his Rhythmaires of Fort Worth, and the Polka Peppermints of Dallas. They kept everyone in a happy mood.

Sister Anna Milan was paid a beautiful tribute by our SL President Brother Nick Morris and District III Director Brother Sid Pokladnik, and also to her son, our lodge president, Brother Jerry Milan.

The following were the winners in Benefit Drawing: 1st prize — Jim Thelan, Fort Worth; 2nd prize — Ron Lopez, Fort Worth; 3rd — Jerry Roberts, Waco; 4th — Delbert Chapman of Fort Worth; 5th — Doris Burnette, Fort Worth; 6th — L. A. Sebesta, Fort Worth; 7th — Barbara Howard, Fort Worth; 8th — D'niel Kratz, Fort Worth; 9th — Frank

VtSTINTIK Spacek, Fort Worth; 10th — Cindy Worley, Fort Worth; .11th — Johnnie Minter, Fort Worth; 12th — Martha Durham, Fort Worth; .13th — G. Lichsel, St. Louis; 14th — Carmel Kimmel, Fort Worth; 15th — Jerry Morgan, Fort Worth; 16th — Mary Tesar, Fort Worth; 17th — Frank Prochaska, Fort Worth; 18th — L. T. Childress, Fort Worth; 19th — Mrs. L. A. Young, Sr., Fort Worth; 20th -- L. Krizek, St. Louis, Mo.; 21st — Shelly Black, Fort Worth; 22nd -- Kern Molder, Fort Worth; 23rd — Larry Laznovsky, Ennis; 24th — Jerry Stransky, Dallas; 25th -- Bill Davis, Fort Worth; and 26th Bernadette Tesar, Fort Worth.

Thank you, Sister Billie Jo Mason for your efficiency in taking care of this big task.

I failed to mention and thank the donors for all the beautiful flowers. You will hear from us.

If I have forgotten anyone, please forgive me.

We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and again thank you for your support.

Hope to see you all at our meeting Sunday, August 10, at 3 p.m.

So until . .. Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey - SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 88, Houston, Will be held Monday, August 11, at 7:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Fraternally, Frances E. Vala, Secretary LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The July meeting was called to order by President Louis Hanus at 7:30 p.m. on July 14, 1975. Brother Billy Burford presented the colors and led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

The ,ninutes of the meeting for the month of June were read and ipproved by the membership.

Tribute was paid to these departed brothers and sisters: Kenneth Guy, Ella Stavinoha, and layrnond Dickson.

Correspondence was acknow-

9 ledged from the family of Lois Van Loozen, Frank Nemec, Ella Stavinoha and Bronie Boch.

Brothers Herman Baethe, Ernest Hanka, Nick Morris and Don Bartulla and Sister Ruth Bartulla were reported on the sick list.

Favorable financial reports were presented on behalf of the• various Sister Marcell Malak reported on past and upcoming youth activities.

For the Choral Group, Brother T. S. Kostom announced that they had received an invitation to perform in Fort Worth on Sunday, July 27, 1975 for the opening of Eagle Mountain Athletic Center.

Entertainment Committee Chairman Harley Cox announced the upcoming events at the lodge and encouraged the members to participate.

District Youth Counselor Marlene Caraway reported to the members about the recent activi_ 'ties which included camp and Youth Achievement Day. District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska announced the Texas Fraternal Congress winners as follows: Sisters Helen Hegwood, Della Kadlecek, Agnes Lesak and Tillie Helmcamp. The top sales representatives for April were the following brothers and sisters: Helen Hegwood, Patsy Baca, Della Kadlecek and Louis Hanus. For May, the top sales representatives were Sisters Agnes Miculka, Helen Hegwood and Agnes Lesak. The top sales representatives for June were Sisters Agnes Lesak, Della Kadlecek, Agnes Miculka and Helen Hegwood. Sister Mikeska also announced the desire of Sister Pearl Hanky to become a sales representative. A motion was made and seconded to accept Sister Hanka as a sales representative. Such motion passed.

Historian Frances Olexa presented the members with an interesting and informative history of our lodge covering the years 1919 through. 1922.

Birthday Club President Willie Mae Wood announced that the Birthday Club Sisters are compiling a cookbook and asked the members to submit their favorite recipes to Sisters Louise Knapick, Evelyn Mikolas or Birdie Wisher.

The members were also reminded that Homecoming Day is fast

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10 approaching and the members were urged to devote their efforts for that day.

President Manus recognized Brother Hugo Kocian and family as guests from Lodge 178, Longview "Happy Birthday" was sung to the following members: Beverly Burford, Louise Kadlecek, Kathy Mendoza, Brett Hanka, Glenn Hanka, Alfred Marshall, SUsan Marshall, Kelly Lyons, Rosalee Kostom, Wanda Kennedy, Ruth Duncan, Anne Kadlecek, Frank Kucera, Evelyn Mikeska, Otto Mikeska, Della Miksch, Gladys Havemann, Warren Havema.nn, ence Ehler, Evelyn Mikolas, Annie Seethe, Lowrina Lindemann, Karl Pflughaupt, James Bily, Waldo Kalich, James Vornsand, Raymond Mynar, Steve Kelly, Clara Broz, John Green, Craig Kadlecek, and and Joe Heath Stayton.

The door prize winners were Brother Bob Allbritton and Sister Ruby Cernosek.

Brother and Sister Bob, and Ruth Martinak donated the refreshments following the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.m.

Fraternally, Frances E. Vala, Secretary

Wednesday, August 6, 1975

DISTRICT IV SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET — JULY 27, 1975 HELD IN SEYMOUR — FOLLOWED BY A SALES CLASS CONDUCTED

BY STATE FIELD MANAGER SILAS SMITH

Sales Representatives attending the Banquet and Sales Class -- Seated B. W. Pavlicek, Julie Lissa, Mrs. S. A. Ondricek and Raymond Pavliska.

Standing: State Field Manager Silas Smith, Emil Holub, Fred Kveton, District IV Director Stanley Broz, Otto Ptacek, R. A. Hrncirik and District IV Sales Representative Victor Brenek.

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

CHORAL GROUP Congratulations to Lodge No. 154 on the opening of their new Eagle Mountain Athletic Center!

Our choral group spent a very pleasant day on Sunday, July 27th, helping celebrate their new building. Our busload left from SPJST Lodge 84 about 10 a.m. We arrived shortly before noon and began to join in the festivities. Our 30-minute portion of the program consisted of many songs including these old-time favorites: "dervene. sultSrnka", "Muzikanti pojd'te "Tuladek", "Tam na strani," "Co se nom mule stet?"

We also sang our own rendition of "The. Battle Hymn of the Republic," for the first time. And if I must say so myself it was not had!

Throughout the rest of the afternoon we enjoyed a barbecue dinner while listening to the Dallas Ouch Concert Orchestra, the Czech Choral Group from Lodge 88, Houston, and other performing groups. We returned to Dallas about 6:30 that evening, tired from

District Sales Representative Victor Brenek receiving a plaque from State Field Manager Silas Smith for Brother Emil Kvasnicka who was absent due to illness. a busy day but happy, knowing we had helped to contribute to the celebration of a fellow lodge. Our thanks to Lodge No. 154 for a pleasant day and we all look forward to visiting your lodge again in the future.

Our telephone committee will notify our members about our next rehearsal. Looking forward to seeing all of you then!

Irene vik, Secretary

CZECH FOLK DANCE CLUB OF THE CZECH FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Dear Readers, Our next dance appearance will be in San Antonio, August 9th. and 10th, at the Texas Folklife Festival. We will dance on Stage 6 at 3 p.m.. Saturday August 9th, and on Stage 1 at 6 p.m. On Sunday, August 10, we will be on Stage 6, at 1 p.m. and Stage 1 at 3 p.m.

Helen Oates

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11 It was in a corner next to a door and I am sure we have a better picture than that.

Everything seemed to be in as good order as possible and I am glad I was able to make the trip and if I live until next year, I hope to make another visit to the Museum with some of the members of my family.

I also wish to add that our stop at CZechoslovak Publishing Co. (publishers of our Vestnik) was very interesting and enjoyable. I enjoyed the trip very much and am looking forward to going again.

Fraternally, Joseph Beean - SPJST -LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Visitors at the Banquet — Front: Mrs. B. W. Pavlieek, Martha Broz; Stephanie Brenek. Mrs. Emil Holub and Mrs. Otto Ptacek. Middle row: Carl Broz and Chris Brenek. Standing: Stanley Ondricek, SYC Mary Haisler, Henrietta Pavliska, Martha Hrneirik, Joann Brenek, and Arthur Lisso.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Vestnik of July 23rd contains three very nice letters describing our chartered bus trip to Temple and our visit to the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum. It was interesting to read these letters.

Now, I would like to give my account of the trip. First, we must express thanks to Sister Greer for bringing up this idea (at a Ladies' Circle meeting, I understand), and all were in favor of it. I heard that Sister Annie Juran was appointed leader and I immediately called her and asked to be included. I ask all readers to please excuse me if I don't use the right words in describing this trip because I am still sad in my thoughts about the loss of my dear wife and life-time companion for 58 years. She passed away so suddenly and she certainly would have enjoyed the trip with us. We had planned to make the trip for three years, however, due to her illness, we could not do so.

We, with Sister Bessie Valcik and Hugo Shefcak of RH No. 1, plus others, have always supported the idea of a Czech museum for many years in the past and we recognize Brother Otto Hanus, a man of much ability and talent, who put this area of our Supreme Lodge

building into such good order, in such a small space, all by himself.

For the small space he had, he gives much credit, with his displays, to our pioneers. Brother Hanus told me that he made most of the display showcases and also most of the frames for the pictures and documents.

It was very nice of him to show us around and I spent several hours there looking over many doc uments and articles that were so familiar to me from the time when we Becans came to Texas in 1906, 69 years ago! I was only 13 years old then. I will not go into detail, but what impressed me were the letters about the trip and which described the trip in some detail and I wish to recommend to all of our members and friends that they visit our SPJST Museum; it is very impressive and educational and our Supreme Lodge building is spacious and very large and should serve for many years.

Another thing that interested me very much were the large, wide pictures of delegates to the different conventions in different cities in past years. They may not have pictures from all the conventions — I didn't see one of our 1948 convention in Fort Worth (only a small picture of our hall with a group of unrecognizable members).

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The lodge Choral Group would like to thank Fort Worth Lodge No. 154 and Sokol Fort Worth for inviting us to the opening of their new lodge building and for making us feel at home. I understand there were about three days of celebration and a great time was had by all on Friday and Saturday, too.

Sunday, I saw singers and dancers and gymnasts. Besides our Choral Group, there was the Choral Group from Lodge 84, Dallas, the Czech Concert Orchestra, Pacific Polynesian dancers who put on a very enjoyable show, gymnasts from Fort Worth, Ennis, Dallas who were fantastic (wish I could do tall the gyrations and stunts that they did), and a Moravian dance from Lodge No. 130 Dallas.

Most of the costumes in the dance came directly from Czechoslovakia.

I know I really enjoyed the day and I know my companions did too. Thanks again, Fort Worth, for making us welcome.

Also one of the great things about the day was that it was also Rosalee Kostom's birthday. Her brother, Louis Hamm, who is also president of our lodge, had a beautiful birthday cake baked for her and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her on the bus. May you see many more happy birthdays, Rosalee!

The Birthday Club Sisters will hold their regular monthly business meeting on Wednesday, August 13. Lunch will be served at the meeting, as always. The lodge's regular monthly meeting will be held on Monday, August 11th, at 7:30 p.m. The monthly lodge meet-

12 ing is always held on the second Monday night of each month in case you wish to know what date the meeting is on during any given month. I know vacation time is here but I really would like to see more people at the meetings.

We have had two weddings of lodge members in the last few weeks. Marty Gill, son of Ellen and Jack Gill married the former Katherine Goad, in Huntsville, where they are both studying at Sam Houston State University.

Also Donny Cox wed the former Janann Johnson, this past Friday, July 25th with a reception held at the lodge. I wish both couples every happiness and luck there is.

Edna Wehrings' mother, Mrs. Hirsch, is now in Golden Age Manor, on Loop 610 West. If you are by that way, stop in and see her.

Also, right next door at Memorial NW Hospital, Norval Grossman was admitted Saturday for some tests.

Stop in and cheer him up. Thomas Gabriel is in Spring Branch Me. morial Hospital in the intensive care unit from injuries he received in a car wreck. His visitors are limited but stop and try to see him anyway. One of our lodge members, Arnold Spencer, lost his brother in San Antonio a few weeks ago and I know we all send him and his family our sympathy and condolences at the loss of his loved one. Also, Helen Martinez passed away this past week. She leaves a husband, some children, brothers and a sister. She was the former Helen Hohensee.

We will miss our departed sister and we send our sympathy to her family and friends.

The annual Lodge 88 Homecoming will be August 17th, and I refer you to our ad in the back off the Vestnik for all the details — also to the monthly bulletin. Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Only members paying local dues will be allowed a free dinner and you are requested to bring your membership card to show proof of membership. There won't be any free take-out dinners allowed'. There will be a social from 2 to 4 and a dance from 5 to 9 with music provided by the Space City Dutchmen. Nick Navarro will be playing for the Friday night, August 8th dance and the dress will be semi-formal. and the next night, August 9th,

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Have a good week and I hope you will all be here safe and sound next week.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Lear Members: A very important meeting will be held on Monday, August 18th, beginning at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering the remodeling of our lodge home.

This is in conjunction with our regular monthly meeting.

All members are urged to be present at this meeting.

Fraternally, Paul Hagar, President -SYJ r LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: On Thursday night, July 17, we played National Traffic at 7:15 p.m., and we won by a score of 3 to 2 in a well-played game.

Lionel Schulz hurled a fine game allowing 4 hits, no walks and had 2 strikeouts. Also leading the hitters were Lionel Schulz with a home run and a single, Dave Ellison had a home run, Connie Brennan had a single, and Harry Wilkerson had a single.

We had another game at 9:45 p.m. and our opponent was Agee Oil who eked out a 2..to-1 win over our team. This was indeed a wellplayed and close game. The team played near flawless ball afield, and Jim Scoggins hurled a very fine game allowing 7 hits, 2 walks, and had 7 strikeouts, which was a very fine performance on the mound.

Offensively, Dave Ellison was the leader with a double and a single, Larry Brennan had a single, Wiley Beesley a double, Jeff Burton a double, Harry Wilkerson a single and a walk, Mark Winkler, Don Jarma, and Jim Scoggins, each contributed sacrifice hits.

One more game remains to be played which was scheduled for Thursday, July 24th, and which was rained out and rescheduled for Thursday night, July 31st.

The result of this game and information on the DSMA City

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 Championship Playoffs will be given in my next report.

I will attend a meeting on Friday night, August 1st at which time it will be determined when the playoffs will commence. We hope that a lot of our members and friends make an effort to come to the playoffs and cheer for our team.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Team Manager -SPJST-

NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members, Our lodge will hold its annual Family Day, Sunday, Aug. 10th, at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville.

At 12 noon a stew dinner with all the trimmings will be served to the members. Meal tickets will be: adult, $1.25, and youth, 75c.

The ladies of the lodge are asked to donate cakas, pies, kolache, peaches or pickles for dinner.

Following the noon meal a short meeting will be held. Refreshments will be served in the afternoon and the youth club will provide games and entertainment for all. Door prizes will 'be given.

Don't forget Sunday, August 10, at the American Legion Hall with a stew meal at noon and entertainment in the afternoon. Come and spend an enjoyable day with your family and friends.

Fraternally yours, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter LODGE

-SPJST-

NO. 184, MOULTON Dear Members of Lodges No. 27, and No. 165 Combined: This is to advise all of you that we are all in ONE lodge — Lodge No. 184, Moulton.

Our first regular meeting will be held August 13th at 8 p.m. at the lodge hall and our meetings will be held every second Wednesday night of each month at 8 p.m. at Lodge 184.

After the August 13th meeting, we will have a get-acquainted social and we ask the ladies of both previous lodges (27 and 165) to bring food for the social. Bring what you wish; the lodge . will furnish a keg of cold drinks.

Fraternally, Frank C. Wagner, Secretary LODGE

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OFFItCL.:.,..-, OF LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN — Front row: Wm. Pa11a, asst. vice r• resident; Lillie K. Hejl, president; Gloria Ebner, asst. youth leader; Frank Klinkovskv, District II Youth Counselor. Back row, Lad latopek, District II Sales Representative, Raymond Prasatik, secretary; Dale Jezisek, youth leader; John Bryce Hejl, treasurer.

-LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear Brothers and Sisters, I just had to report again about our lodge and especially, about our picnic which was held at Apache Shores. We had a very nice gettogether and some nice brothers and sisters came from Temple. Our devoted Brother Frank Klinkovsky and Brother Lad Zatopek with his wonderful kolache baker,' Sister Zatopek. No wonder he sticks to tier! Thank you, Sister Zatopek, fer coming again and bringing those tasty kolache!

Brother Raymond Prasatik and his wife just returned from Czechoslovakia where they saw all of their kinfolks, many of whom they had never seen before.

The weather is getting hot and dry now here in Austin.

Our hats are off to you members in Elgin lodge; it looks very nice.

We go by there when we go to Taylor.

I am enclosing a picture of our lodge and our officers. The' younger members will have to get hold of our lodge to make it go because us older members are just here on borrowed time, so to speak. Looking back, I remember when we could have bought 5 acres for $1,500, and now one acre costs that amount. Austin has also grown up!

All we hear on TV and read in the papers is about theft, dishonesty, and violence: no one wants to

work, it seems. Have a nice day!

Fraternally, Frank Janecek - SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 66 will hold their meeting on Sunday, August 10th, at 2:30 p.m., promptly.

Today, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Linden Hall, built and completed in August, of 1955.

Following the meeting and social hour, Harold Strand's orchestra will play for dancing, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches and a dessert, enough for your family and the guests you bring, if any.

The lodge will furnish chips, pickles, and drinks.

Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Secretary LADIES' CIRCLE LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members, The next meeting of the Circle will be Thursday, August 14, at 10:30 a m. at the lodge. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. It would also be nice for those who took pictures of last month's trip to Temple to bring eeni to this meeting for everyone to enjoy.

After enjoying the Temple trip,

13 Sister Millie Wruble left the following week for a tour of Czechoslovakia. Accompanying her to visit relatives and sightseeing was her daughter, Millie Ann Crow.

We are looking forward to hearing about the trip and seeing the many pictures she always takes.

Scheduled for surgery this past week was Sister Bennie Barb*. n she will be up and around soon.

Christine Zich spent a few days Christine in the hospital having some tests made and we hope the outcome is favorable.

Congratulations to Lodge No. 154 on completion of their new facilities. The recent grand opening weekend was really a grand event.

In addition to the many activities scheduled, it was also a good opportunity for many to see people they had not seen in years. To those former Sokols who spent their youth "drilling" on Tuesday nights in the old building, alternately freezing in the winter and burning up in the summer, the new complex is truly luxurious. The members should be commended for their hard work and it is hoped that all concerned got to sleep late Monday.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 14th.

Fraternally, Jo' Ann Hixson SP.iST -

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35, Elk was held on July 13th, at 3:30 p.m. President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. called the meeting to order with youth club members, Steve Dulock, Mark Wood, and Jerry Pavelka leading the pledge of allegiance.

Visitors welcomed to the meeting were: John Lockhart, Linda Turner, Pauline Culverhouse and Dorothy Eddleman. We were glad to have them visiting with us.

Brother Vernon Wood stood in for Secretary Albert Banik during his absence due to an accident in the family.

Sister Barbara Pavelka gave the treasurer's report for Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., who was n vacation.

Assistant Youth Leader Rosie Wood gave the youth club report.

She told about the District III youth swimming party to be held

14 on July 25th at the West Playdium Swimming Pool. She also said that the youth club had been discussing having a camp-out but haven't set a certain date yet. The July birthdays were celebrated by Sis., ter Velma Clemons and Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Happy birthday to all who have July birthdays.

All chairmen gave very good reports. I don't know what we would do without them. Also, all those who work every weekend.

New members accepted were !Stephanie Lea Callaway and JoAnn Wilson.

Under old business it was decided to tear down the barbecue building. This was turned over to Brother Rudolf Vicha. He is to tear it down and remove it from the premises.

The changes of the rules and regulations were accepted.

Under new business a committee was appointed to check the setting up a scholarship fund for graduating seniors of Lodge 35.

This committee consists of Brothers Dave Trussell, Gene Edward Pavelka, and Rudolph Zalman.

The photographs of the new District III Queen and King will be placed next to last year's queen and king. This is very much of an honor to have winners two years in succession. It was also decided to reward the children for their entries at District III YAD. Sister Rosie Wood reported that she didn't have anyone on the sick list but that Mr. and Mrs. William Rauschuber had been in a traffic accident just hours before the meeting. Mrs. Rauschuber is a member of Lodge 35 and they are the parents of Sister Rosemarie Banik. The. Rauschubers were returning from a vacation and the accident happened in San Angelo. That is why Sister Rose,. marie and Brother Albert Banik were not present for the meeting.

We wish them both a very speedy recovery.

The winners of the door prize were Mark Wood for the youth and Becky Trussell for the adult group.

There was no further business so the meeting was adjourned.

My report was short and brief this month but that is the way the month of July seems to me, very short and very busy. I can't believe

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I hope to see all of you at our August meeting. Until then, I remain Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich, Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

Dear Members and Readers: Just a reminder of the next regular lodge meeting on Friday evening, August 8th at 7:30 p.m.

Watermelon will be served to members and friends during the social hour. Try to attend this meeting because we enjoy visiting with all of you.

In behalf of President Louis Marek, officers and members of Lodge No. 87, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Anna R. Valigura. May she rest in eternal peace.

To the members who are convalescing we wish a speedy recovery.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka SPJST -

DISBANDED LODGE AGUA DULCE DONATES TO REST HOMES When Lodge Pokrok Agua Dulce disbanded, some of our members transferred to Robstown Lodge No. 117 and some to Lodge Taft No. 137 and we gave each lodge some cash and placed $600 in Alice First Savings and Loan, thinking, at that time, this to be a foundation for a Rest Home in this part of the state. Finally we concluded, it would take too long to build an amount big enough to build a Rest Home. This amount had increased to $790.06 and we divided the amount equally and sent each S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home $395.03. This money was under trusteeship of J. C. Zapalac, Eddie Smith and John Hranicky.

I want to thank all past members of Pokrok Agua Dulce No. 152 for making this possible, and especially to Brother Otto Hanus, curator of our SPJST Museum, who helped to organize this lodge.

Fraternally, John Hranicky * * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 1 Taylor, Texas Dear Mr. Hranicky: We were pleasantly surprised at such a wonderful gift in the form

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 of a check for $395.03. Our sincere thanks go to SPJST Lodge Pokrok, Agua Dulce No. 152, who donated so many hours of love, work and effort in order to provide the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes with such an outstanding gift.

I would like very much to send this to the Vestnik and recognize each individual's name. I wonder if it would be too much trouble for you to send me the list of names of members who belonged to Lodge 152.

I am going to present this to the board of directors and there are several ways in which we can use this gift. I will write you again after a decision has been made.

Please convey our very sincere thanks to all who made this possible.

Yours very truly, Mrs. Frances Schwenker, Administrator * * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 2 Needville, Texas Dear Mr Hranicky and Former Members of Lodge 152: On behalf of the Board of Directors, our guests, and the writer, we wish to extend our boundless gratitude for your very generous donation received this date.

Be assured the funds will be used in a manner that will benefit our guests since their well-being has priority in the rest home op-ation.

Many thanks again for your thoughtfulness, we are, Respectfully yours, Charles B. Fisher, Administrator -SPJST-

THE J. J. POKORNY REUNION HELD JULY 27th IN THORNDALE

The J. J. Pokorny Reunion was held Sunday, July 27th at Fireman's Hall in Thorndale. A covered dish meal .was served with Anton Pokorny saying the grace for the meal.

Alice Wuensche surprised the children of J. , J. Pokorny by pinning orange marigolds on them.

The children included: Mrs. Annie Mikulencak, Mrs. Lucy Betak, Rudolph Pokorny, Mrs. Ruth Susan, and Anton Pokorny.

Entertainment for the afternoon was provided by Edmond Lefner, Frankie Chasak, and Johnny Valis.

Everyone enjoyed the good music and dancing was one way everyone

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 showed their appreciation. Rudolph Pokorny led thei way in the dancing; you wore us out Uncle Rudolph!

Later, an auction took place with Hubert Barcuch, Jr., as auctioneer and his wife Joyce, assisting.

About $200 was cleared on the auction and we certainly want to thank everyone for the excellent participation. A highlight of the auction was when Dorothy Stacha bought a plate (with the J. J. Pokorny Reunion information on it) for $27. We envy you, Dorothy.

Prizes were given to the following: Darrin Svehlak (3 i/2 months) the youngest; Charlie Mikulencak (79 years) the oldest; H. A. Susans (39 members present) the largest family; Mrs. Lucy Betak, twins (Roy and Ray); Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pokorny, traveling the farthest (1,500 miles); Mrs. Arthur Mikulencak took a picture of each as they received their prize.

A special donation was made to Johns Hospital Landscaping Fund in memory of Josef and Johanna Pokorny.

Other donations were made to the reunion by the Johnny Susans, Clifton Stachas (Jr.), Paul Miku... lencaks, Dorothy Stacha, Bobby Wuensches and Anton Pokornys.

A short meeting was held with officers staying the same for next year. President is Bobby Wuensche, Vice President is Mary Betak, and Committee members are Clifton Stacha, Jr., Paul Mikulencak, Johnny Susan, Carolyn Betak, Norma Betak and Ruth Wuensche.

Relatives came from Taylor, Hutto, Thrall, Thorndale, Granger, Houston, Austin, Smithville, Georgetown, and Pflugerville, Texas, and Burbank, California.

A lot of the people of the J. J. Pokorny Reunion belong to the SPJST so I hope they all enjoy this article.

Ruth Ann Wuensche Member Lodge 48 -SPJST--

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Hope to see you all at the regular monthly meeting on Sunday, August 10, at 2 p.m. Ladies' Circle meets at 10 a.m. August 14.

—Helen Paprskar —so.) S fLODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Regular monthly meeting, Sun da,y-,--August 10 at 4 p.m., upstairs at the lodge bldg. Door prizes given, covered dish supper afterward.

Mae J•insky

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REPORTS DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT For April, 1975 Roy Hranicky 137 10 $98,000 Tillie Valchar 161 4 20,000 Helen Pavelka 117 1 10,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 2 2,000 17/$130,000 April was a real good month, with Brother Roy Hranicky as the leader in sales. Thanks for the excellent work.

For May, 1975 Roy Hranicky 137 8 40,000 Thelma Hrncir 117 2 11,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 4 6,000 1 Melba Novosad 168 1,000 117 Helen Pavelka 1 1,000 16/$59,000 Roy Hranicky placed first for May, Thelma Hrncir placed 2nd.

Very good work!

For June, 1975 3 16,000 Roy Hranicky 137 3 3,000 Helen Pavelka 117 1,000 Viola Mazac 133 1 1 1,000 Frank C. Sacky 79 1,000 John Stasa 1 79 9/$22,000 Brother Roy Hranicky was 1st again in June, and Sister Helen Pavelka placed second. Thank you — everyone who sold insurance.

The three-month sales contest was certainly a success — 42 members and $211,000 insurance sold.

I am very proud to say thanks again and keep up the good work.

Congratulations to Brother Roy Hranicky; he is the winner in the sales contest and wins the trip to the Texas Fraternal Congress.

Roy secured 21 members and $154,000 insurance in April, May and June. That's simply great.

This is how we stand with our insurance sales from January 1st, 1975 through June, 1975 — 99 members for a total of $465,000 insurance. This is the first time we have come up so well so early in the year. Thanks so very much.

But let's not quit here, we must keep right on with this good work.

I hope that everyone had a nice vacation this summer.

I attended District VII YAD on July 27th at Robstown and enjoyed it very much, it's amazing to see what our youth can do. I helped tally . the score points and I must say they were really good, and I

16 enjoyed helping. Congratulations to our new king and queen, from the house of Purchis, Floresville!

Good luck, and God bless you all!

Fraternally, Tillie Valchar, Dist. VII Sales Rep. - SPJST

FEATURES TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE OFFERS EXPANDED CZECH PROGRAM Temple Junior College will offer an expanded program of Czech language instruction in the coming fall semester.

The program will include more courses at different levels and a Czech class is scheduled for the first time• at the TJC Extension Center at Yoe High School in Cameron.

Evening classes in Czech at two different levels are scheduled for the TJC Extension Center at Taylor High School. Day and night courses in Czech will continue to be offered at the Temple campus.

All evening classes will be two semester credit hour courses and will feature the Texas Czech cultural heritage teaching approach.

By this method, students are motivated to develop an early language proficiency through the study of the musical, journalistic, religious, culinary, and other aspects of the cultural heritage of Texas Czechs.

Beginners Czech I also will be taught in TAYLOR on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9:20 by James Mendl. This same course will be taught in TEMPLE on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:50 by Mr. Mendl.

Beginnings Czech I also will be taught in CAMERON. on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:20 by J. L. Chervenka. All of these classes are for those persons who have no prior knowledge or experience in the Czech language.

Beginners Czech III will be taught in TAYLOR on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:20 by James Mendl. This is a continuation course for former students of Czech or others who already have some ability in the Czech language.

Beginners Czech will be availatle as both two and four semester credit hour courses during the day school at Temple Junior Col-

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lege. These courses will be taught on Tuesday and Thursday mornings starting at 10:50. Mr. Mendl is also tentatively scheduled to teach these courses.

Actual teaching of these classes is dependent upon sufficient student interest. Anyone who is interested in any of thesel courses should call 817-773-9961 or write to the Director of Admissions, 'Temple Junior College, Temple, 76501 by Friday, August 8th.

Partial scholarships are available for students who will be continuing their study of Czech from previous high school or college level courses. Funds for these scholarships Come from grants made to the college Czech program by the Texas Czech founded fraternal and mutual organizations such as the SPJST, KJT, and RVOS. Students interested in applying for these scholarships should contact Calvin C. Chervenka at Temple Junior College.

Instructors for the TJC Czech courses are well known and highly qualified. J. L. Chervenka, Sr., has 15 years of Czech teaching experience at Rogers High School and has taught Czech at TJC previously.

Mr. James W. Mendl, Jr., is a native of Bryan and obtained his BA degree in Slavic Languages at Texas A&M University. He is currently working on his MA degree in Slavic Languages at the University of Texas in Austin.

Mr. Mendl has taught Czech at El Campo High School, Hill Junior College, and at UT-Austin. He participated in the first Texas A&M Summer Study Program at Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1973.

The cost of each course is approximately $35, depending on the particular course taken. Registration information will follow.

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CZECH CLASSES AT WHARTON JR. COLLEGE The 1975 fall semester at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, Texas will be an exciting and educational experience for Students enrolled in the Czech foreign language program, offered in the daytime and evening schools.

Classes in Czech 101 (Elementary Czech, second semester) provide an opportunity to learn elementary grammar with oral, writFALL

ten and reading exercises for Texas' third-most_spoken language.

Attention is given to conversation and to Czech culture.

A "Czech Culture Week" will be observed October 27-pl with a variety of colorful activities designed to acknowledge Texas' rich heritage from this ethnic group.

Radio Station KFRD's long-time "American-Czech Hour" with Joe Gavranovic of Rosenberg has arranged to broadcast its 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. October 27th program from the WCJC campus.

Both live and recorded Czech music are to be featured, including tributes to the many South Texas Czech bandsmen who have entertained the Lone Star State for the past century.

Texas Czech musicians are invited to appear on the program emanating from the Pioneer Student Center. The public is welcome to attend the free event.

The Most Reverend John L. Morkovsky, Bishop of the Galves... ton-Houston Catholic Diocese will speak at a public assembly meeting at 9:15 a.m. on October 28.

Bishop Morkovsky is a native of Praha, Texas.

Also appearing at the assembly program will be Rabbi Israel Rosenberg of Wharton, spiritual leader of the Jewish Congregation Shearith Israel. Rabbi Rosenberg was in Prague Czechoslovakia before the Nazi invasion and the attempt to eradicate the Jewish race.

Many other special occasions will mark Czech Culture Week at WCJC including a public dance on October 30 at Riverside Hall in East Bernard.

Alois Piskor, a native of Moravia, Czechoslovakia, announces registration is August 26 for Czech 101 and 102 day classes. Czech 101 Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:10 to 3:50 p.m. Czech 102 is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:20 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration for Czech 102 night classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9:40 p.m.) is August 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.

Contact the Registrar's office (532-4560) for more details. The address is: Wharton County Junior College, 911 Boling HighWay, Wharton, Texas 77488. —Chuck Schwartzkopf, Director, PIO

Wednesday, August 6, 1975

NONA LILES Mrs. Nona Liles of Chico, Calif., has recently completed the training program in Radiologie Technology at Yuba College, Marysville, Calif.

She received an Associate degree taking subjects including, Anatomy, Chemistry, Biolog y, Phitiology, and Electronics, with honors and a 3.0 grade point average or better in June of 1974.

Upon completion of formal edu_ cation comes a practical training program including diagnostic, surgery procedures, portable and special procedures for a period of 13 months. Nona completed this practical training at N. T. Enlor Memorial Hospital in Chico.

With completion of these requirements Nona is now eligible for entrance examinations in the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Certified Radiologic Technologists (CRT).

Mrs. Liles is the former Nona Cieslewitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cieslewitz of Houston and a former SPJST youth club member. She and her husband, Roger, are parents of two children, Michelle, age 7, and Garrett, age 21/2.

The entire family are members of Lodge No. 142, Houston.

- SPJST PAUL G. KALICH WINS STOCK MARKET CONTEST A North Texas State University business major has placed in the top 35 of 21,000 students participating in an intercollegiate contest in stock market judgment.

Paul G. Kalich, Richardson, junior at NTSU, will receive a $100 'cash award from the contest's

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 sponsor, Arnold Bernhard & Co. Kalich will also receive an additional $25 award from the Finance Club for being the top student from NTSU. This was the first year the contest was held at the college level.

Previously, the contest was open to the public.

Each student entering the contest picked one stock from each of the 25 Beta groups they thought would yield the highest percent of return. The Beta count is the measurement used to calculate the investment risk for each stock.

The stocks were grouped in such a way that it was necessary for each of the contestants to be skilled enough to judge the stock on an individual basis rather than relying on the general trend of the market.

The contest began Nov. 20, 1974 and ended May 27, 1975.

Kalich, an accounting major, placed 15th in the overall standings. His stock selection yielded an average rate of return of 66.7 per cent. This would have been a return of $166 for each $100 investment.

(Paul is the son of Brother and Sister Gilbert F. Kalich and all the family are members of Lodge No. 84, Dallas. —Editor).

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BULLETIN BOARD 1975 FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS

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 at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall St., Houston. * * District VI fall meeting will be held on Sunday, September 28, 1975 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. Lodge No. 4 Hallettsville, will be the host lodge.

1976 SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS

District IV will hold its spring meeting Sunday, April 27, 1976, at the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas.

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Fort Worth Sokol Junior Girls and Boys in their "Hoe Down" number.

(Taken outside on Sunday, July 27th and in no particular order). Right rear is Mary Jean Stoeppleman, assistant director of women; participants: Nancy Newcom, Caday Romachek, Ellen Poston, Cynthia Hardee, Celeta Strahan, Debbie Johnston, Bruce Gilby, Debbie Kraty, Brad Duram, Paula Smith, Kelly Stoeppleman, Kemmy Goss, Gary Martin, Ricky Pitts, Theresa Sebastian, Rome Milan,Pam Smith and Mike Jutros.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

Official grand opening on Sunday, October 26th. Details in coming issues of the Vestnik.

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LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday in July and October, beginning at 2 p.m. at Mikulec Hall in Marak, unless otherwise notified.

-SPJST-

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

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. Il P.O. Box 347 Needville. Texas 77461 --SPJST-

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Youth activity Calendar State YAD — Crafts, Talent, and Beseda — Sunday, Sept. 7, 1975.

Will be held again this year at Temple High School.

State YAD — Royalty — Saturday, Sept. 27th, 1975. Host lodge will be Lodge 80, Holland. Organ music fanfares by Barnell Berry of Temple. Royalty Ball, 8 to 12 p.m., music by Jodie DUbec and The Silvertones. (No admission charge) District I

Camp — August 7 through 10 — Camp Val Verde.

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From The District Youth Counselors RESULTS OF THE DISTRICT VI YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY

July 20th, 1975 was a beautiful day for District VI YAD. Everyone seemed to enjoy the program. It was GREAT! Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. Without your help and friendly smile, the day would not have been as perfect as it was.

Thank you, again.

Here are the results: Talent —

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DISTRICT VI YAD HELD SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1375 AT BOLING COMMUNITY CENTER

Lodge No. 58, Hungerford Youth Club President Chris Hohnes holds the first-place Publicity PoSter,

District VI Royalty — L to R: Duke Richard Sablatura (40), King Nick Schwartzkopf (40), Queen Peggy Kalina (58), Duchess Sandra Spacek (58).

Senior Group Talent Winners — L to R: Sheryl Marek, Connie Marek, Chris Holmes, Peggy Kalina, Romona Holmes, and Phyllis Spacek, all of Lodge No. 58, Hungerford.

Merit Award Recipients — L to R: Teenager of the Year, Clare Dorotik (30); Youth Leader of the Year, Barbara Drastata (153); Junior of the Year, Karen Buxkemper (28).

Individual Talent 6-9) Marjorie Treumer (30) Jackie Marek (58) Donald Buxkemper (28) Individual Talent, (10-12) Kim Drozd (4) Melissa Zboril (30) Tie for 3rd — Romona Holmes (58) and Jeanette Buxkemper (28) Individual Talent (13-14): Clara Dorotik (30) Sheryl Marek (58) Individual Talent (15-1?): Marilyn Vincik (154) Rosann Dorotik (30) Sharon Reck (40) Crafts — Ages 6-9: Pictorial Arts: Tammy Drastata (153) Donald Buxkemper (28) Jackie Marek (58) Home Arts: Jackie Marek (58) Karen Buxkemper (28) Melissa Brandt (58)

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State Youth Department and District VI Leaders, L to R: DYC Elsie Brdecka, SYD Dorothy Massey and District VI Director Matt Vanek.

Junior Group Talent Winners — Front row, L to R: C;.irolyn Blaha, Karen Kahanek, Marjorie Treumer. Back row: Vickie Dorotik, Brenda Kresta, Yvonne Krpec, Yvonne Kresta and Melissa Zboril, all of Lodge No. 30, Taiton.

Youth Club of the Year was awarded to Lodge No. 30, Taiton. Standing in for the club are Youth Leader Lottie Krutilek's assistants Joyce Kahanek, Annimae Merta and Georgie Dorotik.

Arts and Crafts Winners — Back row (ages 15-17), L to R: Gregory Valigura (28), Peggy Kalina (58), Marilyn Vincik (153), Rosann Dorotik (30). Kneeling (ages 13-14), L to R: Phyllis Spacek (58), Sheryl Marek (58), Clare Dorotik (30), Lisa Priesmeyer (30), Maurice Dluhos (30).

Sitting, L to R, (ages 1042) : Connie Marek (58), Anthony Spacek (58).

Foods: Donald Buxkemper (28) Melissa Brandt (58) Pamela Brandt (58) Science & Educational: Michael Marek (58) Pamela Brandt (58) Melissa Brandt (58) Hobby Kits: Vickie Dorotik (30) Tammy Drastata (153) Karen Buxkemper (28) Handicraft or Miscellaneous: Melissa Brandt (58) Karen Buxkemper (28) Donald Buxkemper (28) Crafts — Ages 10-12 Pictorial Arts: Anthony Spacek (58) Jeanette Buxkemper (28) Connie Marek (58) Home Arts: Connie Marek (58) Jeanette Buxkemper (28)

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Wednesday, August 6, 1975 Laurie Chudej (4) Foods: Karen Kahanek (30) Arthur Zarosky (32) Melissa Zboril (30) Science & Educational: Jeanette Buxkemper (28) Arthur Zarosky (32) Carl Hlavinka (58) Hobby Kits: Melissa Zboril (30) Connie Marek (58) Carl Havlinka (58) Handicraft or Miscellaneous: Jeanette Buxkemper (28) Laurie Chudej (4) Charles Hlavinka (58)

Individual Talent Winners -- L to it: Marjorie Treumer (30), 6-9; Kimberly Drozd (4), 10-12; Clare Dorotik (30), 13-14; Maril n Vincik (153), 15-17.

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Arts & Crafts Winners — Kneeling (age group 6-9) L to R: Donald Buxkemper (28), Vickie Dorotik (30), Michael Marek (58). Next row, (ages 6_9) L to R: Melissa Brandt (58), Jackie Marek (58), Tammy Drastata (153). Last row, (10-12), L to R: Melissa Zhoril (30), Karen Kahanek (30), and Jeanette Buxkemper (28).

Crafts — Ages 13-14 Pictorial Arts: Maurice Dluhos (30) Sheryl Marek (58) Phyllis Spacek (58) Home Arts: Sheryl Marek (58) Melany Drastata (153) Clara Dorotik (30) Foods: Phyllis Spacek (58) Veronica Hajovsky (30) Tangie Cummins (153) Science & Educational: Clara Dorotik (30) Phyllis Spacek (58) Melany Drastata (153) Kenneth Vanek (32) Hobby Kits: Lisa Priesmeyer (30) Clara Dorotik (30) Carol Krauskopf (40) Handicraft or Miscellaneous: Sheryl Marek (153) Tangie Cummins (153) Kenneth Vanek (32) Crafts — Ages 15-17 Pictorial Arts: Rosann Dorotik (30) Home Arts: Peggy Kalina (58) Annie Zabransky (4) Nancy Kra.uskopf (40) Foods: Marilyn Vincik (153) Nancy Krauskopf (4) Peggy Kalina (58) Science & Educational: Gregory Valigura (28) Annie Zabransky (4) Marilyn Vincik (153) Hobby Kits: Peggy Kalina (58) Annie Zabransky (4) Nancy Krauskopf (40) Handicraft or Miscellaneous: Peggy Kalina (58) Poster Contest: 1. Hungerford (58)

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Hope to see you at the Family Day celebration.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky, (7-30-75) Youth Leader -SPJST----

LODGE NO. 155, .AUSTIN Dear Friends and Readers, On July 20, Au.stin Lodge No. 155 Youth Club held its regular monthly meeting at Apache Shores.

During the meeting we made name tags for camp. We found out that buying rawhide string and Dedicated Members Assisting at District VI YAD, L to R: Frank Brdecka, round leather discs, we were able DYC Elsie Brdecka, SYD Dorothy Massey, District V Ye Marlene Cara- to make nice, permanent tags. way, and her husband, Tom Caraway.

These can be used for camp and other club outings or trips. Each 2. Hallettsville (4) A party for the first quarter's youth decorated their own.

3. La Salle (153) members' birthdays was decided.

Congratulations to Lodge 165 Youth Leader of the Year: Annie Zabransky volunteered to YAD participants: Janet Hejl, 1st Barbara Drastata (153) bring the cake. place in Handicraft (ages 15-17); Teenager of the Year: Following the adult meeting a ist place Hobby Kits and 3rd place Clare Dorotik (30) short program was presented. Kim Home Arts; Diane Heil — 1st place Junior of the Year: Drozd presented her YAD talent Hobby Kits (ages 10-12); Eddie Karen Buxkemper (28) and Annie Zabransky presented Tidwell — 1st place Talent (10-12); Youth Club of the Year: her speech.

Mark Jezisek — Pictorial Arts, 3rd Taiton (30) The youth club then sang a pat- place (10-12); and 3rd place -Royalty: boster contest. We all enjoyed riotic song.

Queen -- Peggy Kaline. (58) The July birthday cake went YAD and thank Cyclone for their Duchess — Sandra Spacek (56) to Henry Spanhiel. The youth door hospitality. Saying the pledge to King — Nick Schwartzkopf (40) prize went to Kathy Zak while the the flag will be extra easy now Duke — Richard Sablatura (40) adult prize went to. Gay Galetka. that we have a nice new, wooden In case you first-place winners August 10th is our annual Fam- flag holder. Thank you John can't go to the state competition, ily Day dinner at the Legion Hall. Hejl, for making the flag holder please let me know in plenty of Our youth are planning several and your interest in our group. time so I can notify the second- money-making projects and your Special thanks and appreciation place winner to attend. go to our mother lodge for the help will be gratefully accepted.

Let's all go and have a good We are hoping to see a large at- tasty evening meal it provided. time. tendance at the dinner.

An additional treat to our meetFraternally, On July 20th, several of our ing was District II Youth Director Elsie Brdecka, youth attended YAD in Boling. Brother Frank Klinkovsky and his DYC, Dist. VI Those placing were: wife, Irma. We were so happy they --SPJST--Laurie Chudej — 2nd and 3rd could share with us the swimming, places in Handicraft, ages 10 to 12. dancing, meeting and the evening From The Kim Drozd — 1st in Individual meal.

Talent, ages 10-12.

Our meeting in August will be a Lodge Youth Leaders Annie Zabransky — 2nd in Sci- swimming party.

Fraternally, LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTS VILLE ence and Educational, Home Arts, and Hobby Kits, 15-17 age group.

Gloria Elmer, Dear Readers, We are proud of these girls and (7-31-75) Assistant YL SPJST • On Sunday, July 13th; our youth all who attended. club held its meeting at the PaWinners in the Point System vilion. Following the regular or- competition are: Buy U.S. der of business, Family Day was Juniors: discussed, as was their charity and 1st — Mark Sevcik the YAD. 2nd — Laurie Chudej Savings Bonds

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, Friday, July 25th the southern part of the District III Youth Club had a swimming party at the Playdium Pool in West. There were approximately 75 youths registered.

After swimming, the youth enjoyed a supper of cold cuts, sweets, etc. All the youth who came really had a great time.

State YAD will soon be here again. This year it will be held at Temple High School, as in previous years. This is always a big day for the first-place winners from each district. Everyone plan to attend.

Fraternally, Steven Stanislav (13) 17-28-75) --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers: Our Junior Youth Club of Lodge No. 84, held its monthly meeting on July 21st. The meeting was called to order by our president, Janet Pokladnik, and Kim Rejeek led us in the pledge of allegiance.

We introduced our visitors: the Sanders (Pete, Paul, and Pamela).

We certainly enjoyed having them join our meeting. All winners and participants in YAD were recognized, also.

At this time, prizes were given to the winners in the hat contest held during our lodge picnic at the Pokladnik Farm. The winners were: 1st place — Lisa Reznik 2nd place -- Sally Manak 3rd place — Stephanie Becan 4th place (a tie) — Barbara Reznik and Kim Rejcek We decided to, go to City Park as an outing and discussed camp.

After our meeting, we held a crafts workshop, making "Calico Flowerpots." To finish our evening we had a birthday party honoring Stephen Reznik and Amy Menke.

Fraternally, Kim Rejcek (7-28-75) -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Members, The Brenham Lodge was host to the District I YAD on July 6th. We were happy to have all visiting lodges. We thank all the youth who

took part in the arts and crafts exhibits and also talent. I want to thank our youth leader and her assistant for their work; the youth club for their help in making the day an enjoyable one.

Thanks again and see you at camp.

Fraternally, Virginia Bednar (7-28-75) —SPJST -

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The District VI YAD was held Sunday, July 20, at the Boling Recreation Center.

Our emcee was last year's queen, Miss Karen Dorotik. Participants from Lodge No. 30 who won first place were: Individual Talent (6-9) Marjorie Treumer singing "Walking in the Sunshine (age group 13-14); Clare Dorotik for doing a monologue entitled "A Country Girl Comes to the City."

Group talent (6-12) Talton girls won first place for doing a dance routine to "Cotton Candy."

In craft, first place went to Vicki Dorotik (6-9); Hobby Kits (10-12); Melissa Zboril, Pictorial Arts, and Karen Kahanek in Foods; in age group 13-14, Lisa Priesmeyer in Hobby Kits; Clare Dorotik in Science and Educational, and Maurice Dluhos in Pictorial Arts; and in age group 15-17, Rosann Dorotik in Pictorial Arts.

Awards in the Merit Points System went to: Yvonne Krpec, Junior of the Year, and Clare Dorotik won Teenager of the Year. Our youth club won Youth Club of the Year. The 1st place winners will compete at the state meet in Temple on September 7, 1975.

Refreshments were served all afternoon and everyone enjoyed it.

Fraternally, Diane Dluhos (12) (7-30-75) - SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, I know it's been a long time since you have heard from the teens of Lodge 84, and I'd like to fill you in on what's been happening the last three months.

On May 18, 1975, we had a picnic at Flag Pole Hill. We also had our monthly meeting. The meeting was brought to order by our president, Mark Prachyl. Anne Scott then

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led us in the pledge. The secretary and the treasurer read their reports.

Under old business we were told about Camp Val Verde and we were also reminded about YAD. We then had election of officers.

President — Randy Petr Vice Pres. — Dean Hagar Secretary — Chris Mandak Treasurer — Anne Scott Sgt.-at-Arms — Debbie Becan Telephone Committee — Annette Prachyl.

After the meeting we had a picnic and baseball game Our next meeting was held on June 16. The meeting was brought to order by our new president, Randy Petr. Cindy Mandak led us in the pledge. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given and approved. We had a visitor, Danny Slovak.

Under old business, we discussed the Princess Ball, Dude Ranch, and YAD. There was no new business.

Next was the drawing: 1st — Dean Hagar 2nd — Anne Scott 3rd — Cindy Mandak The meeting was then adjourned.

Our latest meeting was held on July 24. The meeting was brought to order by Randy Petr, president.

Mary Stock, our visitor, led us In the pledge.

The secretary's and the treasurer's reports were read and approved. All dues were paid. In the bank at the present time we have $6,977.92, most of it coming from the princess ball.

Under old business we discussed: The princess ball Our 1st place winners at YAD (Annette Prachyl and Debbie Becan) and The Dude Ranch trip.

Next was the drawing — 1st — Dean Hagar 2nd — Dean Hagar 3rd — Anne Scott Under new business we discussed the various ways to spend the money from the princess ball.

Our next activities coming up are: Dude Ranch — August 11, 12, 13.

We will meet at Wanda Petr's house at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 11th.

Six Flags — August 17. We will meet at the lodge at 8:30 a.m.

The meeting was then adjourn-

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 ed. After the meeting we made 'name tags for those going to camp.

See you at the dude ranch and Six Flags.

Fraternally, Chris Mandak, (7-30-75) Secretary -----SPJST-

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers.

YAD is over and I wish to congratulate all the first-place win., ners in Craft, Talent and Royalty and wish them the best at State.

Also thanks to Brenham for hosting YAD. Our Activities for this month are hayride, wiener roast, hiking, watermelon party and a scavanger hunt. Everyone had a marvelous time. On July 30th we had a famly swim party.

Our monthly meeting was August 2nd. Bring a friend to our meetings.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann

VESTNfK Laurie Chudej (10-12) Handicraft, and Annie Zabransky (15-17) Home Arts, Science and Educational, and Hobby Kits. Laurie Chudej also placed 3rd in Home Arts.

Our Club poster won 2nd and our club won 3rd. Helen Zabransky, our youth leader deservingly won 2nd place Youth Leader of the Year. Congratulations to all winners and good luck at State.

Don't forget our youth meeting on August 6th and the adult meeting and Family Day August 10th.

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (16) (7-30-75) President --SPJST----

(7-30-75) --SPJST--

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Readers, Sunday, July 13th, our lodge held its monthly meetings. A short program was provided for the adult meeting by the youth.

At our youth, meeting, Family Day, YAD, and /other things were discussed. It was decided to give to the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch for this month's charity. August 6th was picked as our meeting date for August along with a birthday party. It is to start at 5:30 and will be held at the pavilion.

Lunch and refreshments were served. Doorprizes went to: adult, Gay Galetka; youth, Kathy Zak. The July birthday cake was won

by Henry Spanhiel.

Our next adult meeting will be held on August 10th (Family Day).

Everyone please try and attend and enjoy the afternoon.

This summer I attended camp and had a great time. I would like to thank everyone who made it possible.

Sunday, July 20th, my family and I traveled to Boling to attend the District YAD, along with other lodge members.

It was a very enjoyable afternoon, bringing home 1st place in Individual Talent (10-12 was Kim Drozd. 2nd place winners were

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 94, Wheelock, wish to express, on behalf of our membership, our deepest sympathy to the bereaved children and relatives of MRS. STELLA BLAZER SCASTA, who passed away on July 13, 1975, in Bryan, at the age of 74.

Services for Sister Scasta were held in the Hillier Funeral Chapel at 4 p.m. on July 14th, with the Rev. Clifton Barnett and Rev. W. A. McDonald officiating. Burial was in the Bryan City Cemetery under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home.

Sister Scasta was born in the Smetana Community in Brazos County on January 14, 1901, and was a lifelong resident of this area.

She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of College Station, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the SPJST, having joined in 1921.

Survivors include one son, Louis Scasta of Bryan; one daughter, Mrs. George F. Quatmann of Mem-

23 phis, Tennessee; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, George T. Blazek and Fred Blazek of Bryan, Henry Blazek of Wheelock, and four sisters, Mrs. Edd Chytil and Miss Frances Blazek of Bryan, Mrs. Sam McDonald of Navasota, and Mrs. John R. Scasta of Wheelock.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Cecil H. Dickson Joe L. Scasta Mrs. Vlasta Blazek SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our beloved member, Sister ANNA ROSE VALIGURA, who passed away Monday, July 21, 1975, in a Temple nursing home after a long illness.

Sister Valigura resided at 2 South 29th Street and had lived in Temple for the past 53 years.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Woodmen of the World, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and IOOF Auxiliary.

Funeral was held Tuesday, July 22nd, at 4 p.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Stewart officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Survivors are a son, William R. Valigura, Jr. of Temple, a brother, John Plsek of Chrisman; several half-sisters and half-brothers, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Memorials were made to the American Heart Association and the Boy Scouts of America.

Sister Valigura was a very dear and beautiful lady as she expressed deep kindness and interest in others. She will be missed by all.

In behalf of President Louis J. Marek, officers and members of Lodge , No. 87, we wish to express our sympathy to the family.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge

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He was born in Taylor on' May 13, 1919, and worked as a mechanic at Taylor Motor Co. until his death. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the KJT Lodge and the SPJST Lodge No. 29.

Survivors include his wife, Otillie Ruzicka of Taylor; mother, Mrs. Joe Ruzicka of Taylor; one sister, Mrs. Marie Gola of Taylor; two brothers, Joe of Corpus Christi, and Marcel of Taylor.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 9th, in St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Olnhausen officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery with Condra Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Raymond Kaderka, Gilbert Baran, Marcel Ruzicka, Jr., Clifford Baran, Marvin Matysek and Danny Hughes.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Catherine Walker Jerry Tallas Otto Rieger -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Rowena No. 49, in behalf of our membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the he reaved family of our departed sister, JULIA LOIKA who died Friday afternoon, July 11th in the Ballinger Memorial }Tos pital after a three-week illness.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, in the Allen Davis Funeral Home with burial in Flierg reen Cemetery in Ballinger.

She was born near Moravia, Texas, in Lavaca County sn February 22, 1903, and came to Runnels County in 1915 with ;ter parents, the late Mr. and Mrs Joseph Baring, Sr. She was married to L. F. T,olka in 1921 in Hallettsville. They farmed and lived in the Bethel Community in Runnels County. She was a Lutheran.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert and Eugene Loika, both of San Angelo, two daughters, Mrs Carmen Block of Houstbn, and Mrs. Mable Malone of Ft. Worth;

three brothers, Ed Barina of Menerd, and Joe Farina and Julius Barina, both of San Angelo; five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Goetz, Mrs. Ledia Baird and Mrs. Aline West, all of San Angelo, Mrs. Lillie Batla of Wall and Mrs. Frances Mikeska ci Victoria . 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ma y our thTa.rted sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline Shiller -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Volna Cechie No. 135, Ennis, in behalf of the entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, HENRY KOVARNIK, who passed away July 2nd, 1975 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth, at the age of 82.

Brother Kovarnik was a retired farmer and lived in Ennis until his retirement. He resided at his daughter's home at 6109 Rocky Point Trail, Fort Worth.

Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Fred Karlicek, Mrs. Leslie Rusicka, and Mrs. Frank Noska; one son, Henry Kovarnik.

Services were held from Bigger's Funeral Home, 7139 Jacksboro Hwy with interment in Mt. Olivet.

May our lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank A. Laznovsky Tom F. Valek Jerry Chudej SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, MR. FRANK REPKA, who died June 4th, 1975 in the Brookshire Arms Nursing Center.

He had been a resident of the nursing home for some eight years.

Funeral services for Mr. Repka were held on Friday, June 6th, at 10 a.m. at Hempstead, McWilliams Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Pastor Virgil Pecht and Laird Engle officiated. Interment was in the Hempstead Cemetery.

Brother Repka was a member of

Wednesday, August 6, 19'75 the Trinity Lutheran Church In Iiempstead.

He is survived by his wife, Fannie, and a daughter and son-inlaw, E. A. and Lillie Hitt cif Brookshire.

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MARIE POLASEK, of Galveston, who passed * away at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8th, 1975 at Taft Nursing Home in Hitchcock, at the age of 67 years.

Funeral services for Sister Polasek were held at 8:45 Saturday morning, May 10, 1975 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Galveston, with Rev. Maurice Dho officiating. Graveside services were held at the Holy Gross Cemetery in East Bernard, at 2 p.m. Satday, with Msgr. John Kukral officiating.

Mrs. Polasek was born August 13, 1907 in Schulenburg, and she was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 28, East Bernard.

Survivors include three daughters, Marcella Ricicar of New Ulm, Dorothy Donovan of Galveston, and Willie Mae Srubar of Hitchcock; two sons, John Polasek of Galveston, and William .Polasek of Alta Loma; two sisters, Louise Remmers of San Antonio, and Annie Srubar of Houston; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Annie Foytik Lydia Sperlik Carrie I3ohacik -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 173, Galveston, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, SALVATORE (SAM) PORTACCI, who passed away on June 21st, at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston, at the age of 72.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 23rd, at 2 p.m. In the West End Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Lintelman officiating. Burial was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of J. Levy & Bro. Funeral

Wednesday, August 6, 1975 Home.

Brother Portacci was born February 14, 1903, in Toranto, Italy.

He moved to the United States when he was 15, and had lived in Galveston for 57 years. He was a former grocery store owner and longshoreman at Todd's Shipyard.

Brother Portacci was a member of West End Baptist Church, SPJST Lodge No. 173, BPOE, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survivors include his wife, Emilie Portacci; a son, Nick T. Portacci of Port Arthur; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Kent of Hitchcock; two brothers and a sister, all of Italy; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Mark Portacci, Michael Portacci, Matt Portacci, grandsons; and Donald Rogers, Larry Orlandes, James Hanka, Antone Hrna, Jr., and Joe Rich.

Brother Sam, as he was affectionately known, will be missed by all who knew him.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may he live in our memory always.

Resolution Committee': Bessie Findley Audrey Kaluza.

Mary Cordray - SPJST --EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee Of Lodge No. 17, Navy Tabor in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOHN STEVEN SABLATURA, who passed away on April 11, 1975 at the age of 73 years.

Brother Sablatura was born December 19, 1901 to Joe Sablatura and Cecillia Pivonka Sablatura. an November 9, 1932, he married the former Rosalie Vavra at the Holy Rosary Church in Frenstat. Brother Sablatura was a merchant and farmer in the Harmony area, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and of this lodge, and a lifetime resident of the county.

His hobbies were cattle and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Sablatura of Caldwell; one son, J. C. Sablatura of Caldwell; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Schrader and Mrs. Antone Beran, both of Caldwell, and Mrs. Ted Schroeder of Bryan.

Funeral services were held from the Holy Rosary Catholic Church

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May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Melvin Skrabanek Andrew Vavra Willie Trealek "---SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of the Navy Tabor SPJST Lodge No. 17, Caldwell, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, on the death of your husband, father, and our beloved lodge brother, MANUEL FEIGENBAUM, who passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 1975 at the age of 61.

Brother Feigenbaum was a prominent merchant and civic leader in Caldwell for over 30 years. He was a native born Czechoslovakian who immigrated to the United States in 1939. He was born in Prague on October 31, 1913. He received his American citizenship in 1948 in Caldwell, Texas. Brother Feigenbaum was a member of the United Orthodox Synagogue, in Houston, and Temple Beth Shalom in Bryan. He was also a past president of the Caldwell Lions Club, past director of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, director of the Temple Beth Shalom in Bryan and was currently serving as treasurer of Burleson County Mental Health Association. He and his wife have operated Manuel's Ready to Wear and Dry Goods Store in Caldwell for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Miriam Feigenbaum; a daughter, Arlene Feigenbaum.; a son, Leslie Feigenbaum, all of Caldwell, and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Rothman of Del Rey Beach, Florida.

Graveside services were held in Beth Yeshurum Cemetery, Houston, on June 25, 1975 with Rabbi Kenneth Hain and Rabbi Norton Weinberg officiating.

To the loved ones and to our beloved lodge brother, we wish eternal rest and may his memory be honored unto eternity.

Resolution Committee: Willie H. Trcalek Andrew J. Vavra Melvin IL Skrabanek

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELU RAD SLOVANSKA LIPA OSLO 66

'WACO Cteni bratti a sestry: Na'ai tervencovou schfizi zahajil nas pfeciseda bratr Emil Hanu g ye 2 . 35 odpoledne za pkitomnosti ileac tics 150 tlenti a 7 naySteviiikfi a sice, pan a pani Ray Orsak, pan a pi. Mike Glatter, Velma Beevers a Willie Mae Miller. Doufame, ae se jim u nas libilo a te piajedou zase.

Jste vady vitani. best vlajce jsme edevzdali za ye deni Steven Stanislava a Arthura a Ray Leggott, jakoa byly odkikany i kadova hesla. Byl eten protokol z minule schfize a pkijat, jak byl napsaii. Vaichni fitednici byli na svem miste. Bratr piedseda nas poaadal ke kratke hale modli'•e za matku James Paylieka. Budia ji zeme lehka. Jelikoa fida parlainentat' nebyl pkitornen, byl na jeho mists ustanoven bratr Frank Kofnovec, ale ien pro tuto schtizi.

Ptikrotilo se ke zpravant vYborfi a za majetkovY vYbor pfeeetla protokol sestra Darlene Engelke, z &hot bylo videt, ae nag atednici dobte pracuji. Za zabavni vYoor pa dala zpravu sestra Jeanette Smith a povedela nam, ze nak zabavy se dobte zdatily a ae v srpnove schil zi budeme slavit 20 let tr7ani sine. Sestry jsou addane, aby pfinesly zakusky a sladkosti; tad bu. de napajet aiznive a po sch'Azi budome mit taneeni za,bavu psi huci be Harold Strand. KohoN tanec neza jima, maze hrat vAelijake hry jako domino, taroky a jine. Za mladei podala zpra.vu sestra Libby Parma, ktera, gratulovala mladdi, ae obsadili druhe mIsto v souteau Klub roku a ae jejich stanek pia nagan 'jamboree" se jim dobte vydafil.

Take oznamila, ae rodina Eugene Slovak pkijala vYmenneho stvdenta Celine Catalon z Filipin a ae bude jeden rek bS'T vat v jejich dome a bude se utit na.§1 soustave. Pkijali ji do Klubu mladeae jako Cestnou elenku na dobu jednoho roku Donfame, ae vsichni elenove Klubu

Ve sttedu 6. srpna 1975

Pi3DPORA L1DSKOST BRATRSTVI 6. SI NA 1915

mladeae ji budou na pomocni a budou k ni zdvokili.

Jine etvrtletnii zpravy a o stavu vstupenek ptednesli sestra Darlene Engelke a bratr Emil Hanua. VSeth ny zpravy byly dobte podane a phja.te naSirni tleny.

Ptijati novi 'elenove : Eddie R. Goldman, Amy Kristine KaSill, Robert L. Little, Mono Pruitt, Jr , Glen Allen, James D., Terri Lynn Smith, Sandra Ann Weinberger, Ed win E. a Yvonne Nors: Christopher M. Webb, Mildred M. Case, Robert Lee Kahanek, Jr., Shannon L. Reph, Evelyn C. Reph, Phyliss Krueger a Doris J. Bailey. Od fadu &Isla 6 se k nam pfidal A. E. Pet ter. Doufame, ae se jim u nas bade libit a ae budou navatevovat nak schtze. Dale jsme phijali jako test ne deny Willie Mae Miller, Raymond Taisma a James Reph.

Bratr Nick Morris mel tdkou operaci ye Veteranske neniocnici, ale ua se doma pomalu uzdravuje, cot' mu od srdce ptejeme. Dale br.

Walter Poehl je take *ace nemocnST a pkejeme mu brake' a 'Pplre uzdravtni: sestra Rosemary Spence byla na operaci a doma se pomalu uzdravuje a dale byla nemocna sea.

Helen Shelton.

Gratulovali jsme bratru Henry "Hank" West, ae dostal druhe misto v souteai za mesic duben, kveten a terven. Bratr Hank je dobrY pracovnik pro naS tad a spolek a zasi to.

Narozeniny v tervenci meli tito brath a sestry: James Paylitek, Georgia Kofnovec, Emil Barak, Carolyn a Marylin Barak. Sidney Janek, Yvonne Nors, Moris Clatter, Leona Nors a Willie Mae Miller. Za zpivali jsme jim "Happ y Birth:lay"' a dort pro ne upekla. Pamela Pavel ka. Dvetni cenu vyhrala sestra Ana Vernetti. Schfize se ukoneila a pa schlizi jsme meli kkatSi progiam od naSi inladde a pak dobrou yeNezapomente, ae pkiAti schfizz bu de druhou nedeli v srpnu a to pad ne na 10, srpna ye 2 . 30 odpoledne.

Sestkieky, !.ezapomektte pkinest nem dobreho na zub a a ostatni se pa

stara, zabavni vybor.

S brat.'sxVin pozdravem Otto Harm; ---SPJST-

TAK VSELICOS

Pise Aneika Houdkova Minuly tYden v San Antonio zesnul znamy pan R. Henderson Shuffler y e veku 67 let. Pan Shuf fler byl historikem a vrchnim teditelem v Institute of Texan Cultures ad roku 1967. Tchdejai guver ner Connally jej phinel k tomu, aby oven farad ptijal. Mela jsem pkilelitost jej poznat v race 1968 kdy jsem niela nekolikrate jednani s nim ohledne moji vYstavky v San Antonio, kdy se pokadala znamsk Hemisfair vSi stava. Byl to velmi dobrY ,a ptijemny elovek, ktel byt vikty ptas elsky naklonen nagirn des kYm lidem. 8koda, ie takovi dobti uZitcani ?isle musi tak brzy odejit.

Necht` je mu zeme lehka a vedrtS ■ klid jemu.

Maraele Davisovi, kterSim se nedavno narodila paterdata, se odebrali dams do Lewisville, kde bydleji. Jejich deti (etyil devdata a jeden hock) musi si jege nejak9 eas pob.Vt v nemocnici, ttebale pokraeuji douke. NejmenAi ddvdatko vazilo jen 1 libru a 14 unci a hoch vaZil tti libry a 3 unce. Pr vni dny dye z deti trochu neb nvmohly dobte dSrchat, ale nyni prS, itt isqu v dobrem stavu. Tyto detl obdriely pekne darky od barky, ye ktere je .. jch inatka byla pa (Iva roky zamestnana v Lewisville, Tx. a sice kaZJ.emu diteti banka daro l ala vklad v ,.ene $350.00 eili celkeni $1750.00 Thto je peknY zatatek pro ne. Nektere firmy zde jim darnvaly zasobu mleka a 'Satstvo, nabytek a tea pendite dary. Budeu mit dost prate a starosti s damn, aa tyt.o ptijdou domii; jsou vsak mladi a tak snarl to neja,k vyteSi Obdraela jsem velmi peknY dopis Ft yoed kptearneam An1,16 Ksecirecihilo, 2(24 red Worth, ete me elanky ye Vestniku a dada me, abych pokraeovala dat. Take peknY obrazek mlade divelny v krasnem luora y skern krojt Tonto kroj je kroj svatebni a TT svebyl pou7it k tomu neat

ye sttedu 6. srpna 1975 Wye vaice neteil jiste pani Schupp hausove (tato jest krajankou, z Ft. Worth. Kdyl pani Schupphausoya byla v roce 1966 navdtiv q svou rodnou viast eeskoslovenskou, tak jeji netet v Brne ji onen kroj darevala. Nedayno matitiele Schupphaa•;nvi se rozhodli jej darovat Museum of Science and History ye Ft. Worth, ktere jej redo p%jalo.

Kdo by v :ad podival na tento kegs nS7 kroj, tok mute sc peijit polivat a jiste jej bude obdivovat: stoji jiste za tc. Dekuji panu Kercho za uznani a .aslant' krojovY obrazek Jsem velmi rada, tie tak peknY °bra, zek v barvach (na eels piil strance) byl othlten v novinach Ft. Worth Star Telegram pro poueent arneric ke vetejnosti. Divka, ktera kroj mo delovala, se jmenuje sleena Donna Bennett a jest zapisovatelkou ei re gistrato:ko:: vzdelani pri zminenem museu.

Mantiele Bob Zvolankovi se navratili ye steedu z 6eskoslovenska, kde byli navRevou peibuzn*ch a peatel eel* mesic. Nejcleive byli v kraji tzv. esky raj v severnich techich a odtud jeli jinam po stare viasti. Tetieka pan g Zvolanka zemtela asi dva tYdny peed jejich petjezdem. col bylo stnutne neb se tolik na Arneridany Wile,. Take byli navUivit peibuzne jejtch matky pan! Botieny Time v kyjoysitern kraji na Moray & IvIeli se velice dob to a dosti vkho utiili a hiavne, tie se At'astne navratili °pet do na§1 krasne zarobodne zeme arnericke. Je to tam nedne daleko Morn alkdy nevi. co se milk stat, a kdyti mule popfijde opet domft, tak Jak re Hick "Vgn klaciat A` de dobee ale doma nejler,,, ' a je ano.

Pravda grave l' ern se dozvedela, in v Ennis byla rainuiSr tVden pohebena pani Rtitiena Statikova, rozena chanova. po delAim utrpeni. Ona, byla st's:rcu nal elenky sestry Anny Noskove a oba jeji rodiee *dov jitie/16.20i z tdborskeho Welt t eenech. Opravdu lituji, in jsem neveciela o jejim umrti neb byla -bych jiste §la vyprovodit na pcsiedni ceste. Byla to dobra a pra covita osobe a vticly jsem ji rdda videla. PezilstaiSim vyalqvujeme pfimnou Entstrast a zesnule peeje veeriSr klid.

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andel — andel*. host — hosts %Ad• — 2ide soused — sousede elovek — lids maniel — maniele exception: German — German'.

(Nouns ending in— ista): houslista, housliste Sachista — gachiste pianista pianists piitel — piatele There are a number of nouns that usually go in pairs, such as brSde, etc., somewhat like our words, sheep, deer, etc. There words. Examples: penize noviny gaty kalhoty klegte housle milky rodiee dveie brfle hodiny Proper names places, countries, etc.: Vanoce Velikonoce Lekce sedinnacti — Lesson No. 17 5echy Forming plurals — Mnoine eislo Marianske Laznenarozeniny jmeniny The nominative plural of mas- Teplice culine animate nouns has, for both Karlovy Vary There exist some of the old dual hard and soft stems, the ending I, which softens the hard conson- number plural in Czech: ruka ruce koleno — kolena ants before it. noha nohy oko — oel had — hadi vojak — vojaci prs prsy ucho — eert — eerti Lech — tesi rameno ramena pan — pani doktor doktoii Exercise There are two other endings for Write the nominative plural of animate masculine nouns in the nom. pl. — ove — personal names, these words: chlapec such as Vaclavove, which means bratr several people with the name Vie- sestra kupee American lay. Other examples: soused houslista Ital Italove tech — tesi 'Form sen.tenens of your own Srb Srbove or t echove with the plural of these words: (one syllable pan — panove Robert vojalt (1 syllable names) syn — synove filosof Polak — Polici ellen — Clenove neitel tech stavitel Mad'ar — obean biskup biskupove pan SYY1 host filosof — filosofove There is much flunctuation in ellen soused the usage of the plural i and owl. maniel Pronounce all the words OUT Perhaps one rule of thumb to follow is to use the ove form when LOUD. Be sure and look up all wods you don't know the meanspeaking and writing formally.

All nouns ending in — tel, denot • ing of. Translate the sentence you ing offnce, position or occupation, write in Czech into English.

Bubenfieek are made plural by the simple addition of 6.

Tluee bubenieek, tluee na buben, Examples: a svoliva hochy: "Hai pojd`te yen!

Zahrajem si na vojaky noitel ueitele stavitel stavitele mame flinty a bodaky, °bean — °beano hole, hut* hej, k-ajan krajane nikdo nemeiker" Slovan Slovane (Can you read and translate this pohan pohane 'erse?)

se eesky Let Us Study Czech Ume

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Wednesday, August 6, 1975

DANCE Lodge Pokrok 88, Houston Give Us The Opportunity

Houston, Texas WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS

Friday, August 8th

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SP.IST CALENDAR

Lodge No, 40, Hillje Saturday, Aug. 16 — Triumphs SPJST —

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Sunday, Aug. 10 — Dieterman Family reunion Friday, Aug. 15 — Private party —SPJST- Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Sunday, Oct. 28 — Celebration and grand opening of new lodge home.

Saturday, Aug. 9 — Twilight Orch. of New Braunfels (first time in Central Texas) Sunday, Aug. 10 — Vitek Reunion Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Choral Group Friday, Aug. 15 -- Youth Club's Annual Fund-Raising Night, 6 p.m., with eats and games.

Saturday. Aug. 16 — Joe Patek of Shiner Tuesday, Aug. 19 — Board of Trustees' meeting Saturday, Aug. 23 — Edwin Gaas and The Top Five Tuesday, Aug. 26 -- Choral Group Saturday, Aug 30 — Vrazel Polka Band

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday .? Aug. 9' — The Moods of Country Music Sunday, Aug. 10 — Private reunion Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Sunday, Aug. 17 — Private reunion Saturday, August 23 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Aug. 30 — New Country Kings (Marek-Frei wedding) (Dress Re g ulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women: men: no blue jeans).

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Aug. 23 — Texas Dutchmen Monthly meeting, every 2nd Wednesday, at 8 p.m.

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

Every Sunday — Open at 1 p.m., members and guests from other lodges are welcome. Family enter tainment at 6 p.m.

SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 16 — Tommy Vanek Saturday, Aug. 30 — Rotney Play Boys —SPJST--

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 9 — Jerry & The Melody Five Saturday, Aug. 16 — Versatiles Saturday, Aug. 23 —The Starlites Saturday, Aug. 30 — The Social Combinations —SPJ ST—

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Aug. 9 — Battle Dance; Music Masters and Crimson Hearts, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Aug. 30 — Fabulous Six

(Dress policy: Ladies: dresses only; men: no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Aug. 9 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Aug. 16 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, Aug. 23 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Aug. 30 — Leo Majek Orchestra Regular monthly lodge meeting 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:30 —SPJST-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Aug. 9—The Centurians Saturday, Aug. — 16 — The Texas Dutchmen (semi-formal) Saturday, Aug. 23 — Randy and The Serenaders Saturday, Aug. 30 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Regular lodge meeting 8 p.m.

(All of our regular Saturday night dances are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; president: 544-7414 or 544-7292).

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Aug. 9 — The Country Music Revue Saturday, Aug. 16 — Jansing-Arnold Wedding Dance, music by Jerry) Butch & the Gentres Saturday, Aug. 23 — Dennis Ivey and The Waymen Saturday, Aug. 30 -- The Moods of Country Music —SPJST-

Lodge No. 81, Needville Social night at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Aug. 16 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Ennis Country Polka Boys — SPJST — Lodge No. 87, Temple Friday, Aug. 8 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m. Watermelon supper following the meeting —SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Aug. 8 — Nick Navarro Orch. (semi-formal dance) Saturday, Aug. 9 — Vratels Saturday, Aug. 16 — Knights of Dixie Sunday, Aug. 17 — Annual Homecoming — Dinner served free to members present, 11:30 to 3 p.m. Social in afternoon. Free dance, 5 to 9 p.m., music by The Space City Dutchmen Saturday, Aug. 23 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Aug. 30 — Blumes Orch. (semi-formal) (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt; men — no jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance 15 s p ecial occasion).

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 Friday and Sat. night and special dances.

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Aug. 16 — Lodge dance, Joe Krivanek's Rhythmaires Reg. lodge meeting 2nd Sunday, each month; Ladies' Circle meets 2nd Thursday, each month.

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizlcs Saturday, Aug. 9 — Special Hawaiian Dance; Harold Strand of Waco Saturday, Aug. 23—The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Saturday, 'Aug. 30 — Eric Boma of Ennis (Lodge meeting was changed from the 10th to the 3rd of Aug.) —SPJST-

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Aug. 9 — Ellinger Combo Saturday, Aug. 30 — Glynn Dee & His Travelers SPJST meeting every second Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m,

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Lodge No. 142, Houston Tne new lodge building is now open and available for any weddings, showers or parties. For information S. reservations call 8620079 or 861-6822.

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Saturday, Aug. 9 — Alvin Linhart (variety of music) Saturday, Aug. 23 — Leon "Pappy" Selph (C/W music) — SPJSTLodge No 174, Rockdale Friday, Sept. 19 — Regular lodge meeting, 7 p.m. at Haus Bavaria meeting room. There will not be a meeting in July or August —SPJST-

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

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Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Aug. 9 — Social Combinations Friday, Aug. 15 — Bell Dearmore and The New Country Saturday, Aug. 16—Kountry Kings Saturday, Aug. 23 — Cross Country Saturday, Aug. 30 — Jerry Green and the Country Craftmen Saturday, Sept. 6 — Battle Dance —Otis Beck & The Best Yets and The Journeymen

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Lodge No.178, Longview-Kilgore Meetings every 3rd Sunday of the month at Elderville Community Hall on Airport Road. Game night every Friday night at Elks Lodge on Hwy. 80 East, beginning at 7 p.m.

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