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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State 0 Texas, Founded 1897' HUMANITY

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BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 32 AUGUST 13, 19'75

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK In this issue of our SPJST Vestnik, there are many things to be covered and some will be discussed, however rather briefly. Space is limited and, again, as continually, effort is made to limit it to essential dealings within our Society. Letters have been received here at the editor's office from the University of Houston, Hill Jr. College, Wharton JC, Temple JC, etc., thanking our Society for our help in the past with the Czech courses and they are appreciated; however, to print them would take up space that is necessary for our Society's business and progress and all writers are herewith thanked for their thoughts.

May you continue in your efforts with success!

Published are pictures with a letter from Sister Cindy Mrosko of the Czech classes at Lodge No. 88, Houston and they seemed to have fared rather well. It is encouraging to see so many of our young people making the effort to advance their talents in many fields, including languages! * On our trip to the District VI YAD at Boling, Sunday, July 20th, we were amazed at how much of the maize had been already harvested and the fields shredded at that time. And we have just heard and seen on TV recently (this week) how a lack of rain will hurt the corn crop in our Northern

LIBERTY When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish.

—Addison Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.

—Patrick Henry What light is to the eyes—what air is to the lungs—what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.

—R. G. Ingersoll U.S., especially in Iowa. This should bring to all of us a realization of how our seasons and dates of planting crops vary from South Texas to the Canadian border. In the Corpus Christi area many of the crops are already harvested, and here in Central Texas (especially the West area) the farm-tomarket roads are occupied largely by trucks and trailers hauling grain to market, while in the North they are waiting for their crops to mature and ripen. Such is nature and the influence of the earth tilting on its axis. * * This week, again, we will have to adjust the length of our editorial comments due to the fact that

material from the Supreme Lodge, as has been decided, should begin on page 3. Again, this week, we will have to limit the Czech Section due to the amount of correspondence and pictures. We regret that for the second week, we cannot print Brother Jan J. Karas' educational article in full and also not even the picture sent to us by Dr. J. J. Skrivanek (TAMU) of the students who went to Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia, due to the large influx of correspondence which we certainly are always glad to publish. There will be some explanations and suggestions forthcoming from the editor's office prior to and at our next convention pertaining to the SPJST Vestnik and its publication and problems involved. These include things that the average member or person does not and cannot envision. Putting together and publishing a weekly paper of a certain size and trying to decide what is of the most value to our Society and what is unnecessary is rather hard to fraternally do.

Some things an editor knows are not really too interesting to too many readers and could, if the need arose, be left out or delayed, however, from a true fraternal standpoint, the feeling is that all contributions are worth something to someone and needed space is found for this material, sooner or

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Wednesday, August 13, 1975 later. * * It is regretted that, after attending six YADs we could not attend the District VII YAD on July 27th in Robstown due to the Grand Opening of the Eagle Mountain Athletic Center in Fort Worth that weekend. We received the pictures and copy from the Supreme Lodge this week and are publishing the entire report in this issue. Sister Maxine Pavliska, like all other DYCs, seems to have had a very nice YAD and we appreciate all the pictures which were taken, since we could not be present..

Now that another youth year has begun, and school is "just around the corner," our DIMS, youth leaders, parents will probably relax a little, however, in Most lodges, youth and lodge acetivities continue through the fall and into the winter. Before we realize it, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the new Year will be here! Keep up the good work!

NEWSBRIEFS Mrs. Viola Cab's, Levina Meeker and Della Manasek of Sinton returned July 8th from a six-week visit to Czechoslovakia. Mrs. Janet Yount of Temple accompanied the ladies, but returned at an eerier date. Most of their time in Europe was spent visiting relatives and sight-seeing historical places.

We welcome all of them back! Sister Cabla is a member of Lodge No. 137, Taft, and presently serves as first vice president of District VII.

* * Brother John J. Marek, age 93, died Saturday, August 2nd, at 4:35 p.m. in West Community Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the West Brethren Church with Rev. Albert Mich., alik and Rev. Gordon Heil officiating. Interment was at West Brethren Cemetery. Brother Marek was a longtime member of Lodge No. 126, Ross. * * Mikeska-Siptak Reunion

The Mikeska-Sipta.k reunion will be held August 31, 1975 at the Bleiblerville SPJST Hall. A basket lunch will be served at noon.

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SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Summer's Review And The Coming Months Dear Members: We will soon be looking at the end of summer and at our fall activities, so I thought this might be a good time to review some things of the past several months.

First of all let me say that I am most grateful for all the kindnesses extended to me during my confinement in the hospital the early part of July. I want to thank you all for your personal visits, getwell cards, telephone inquiries, letters, flowers, etc. -- all of which were sent to me by individuals, from lodges, from youth clubs, and from other auxiliary organizations.

I had a stomach ulcer operation.

I had not previously known of my ulcer condition because I had had absolutely no symptoms. In retrospect, I guess I worked at getting the ulcers over the past months, perhaps years. I was released from the hospital on the ninth day of confinement and have been back at the office and attending to my usual duties since that time I might add that one good "fringe benefit" from my hospital stay

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was the loss of about 25 pounds, which makes me feel real good; however, I would not recommend this method as a means of losing weight. At any rate, I look forward to a full schedule of activities this fall.

Youth Department. All of the YADs have now been held and as of this writing, the last of the summer camps are taking place.

Camp appears to be a very attractive feature of our Youth Program.

It is a good outlet for their energies and the experiences encountered are good. I was able to attend only one of the YADs, but from all reports that have come to me, these were all very successful and a little bigger in all of the districts this year. We thank the youngsters and their parents for their eager and enthusiastic participation. As one member put it: "It's really wonderful to witness the participation of so many young people and to see the support of their parents." It does require both and we thank you! Congratulations to all the first-place winners, and remember, we will see your craft and talent entries at the State YAD at Temple High School on Sunday, September 7th, and the State Royalty hosted by Lodge 80 in Holland on Saturday, September 27th. Good luck to all of you again on these two occasions and I hope to see all of you and a lot of parents and supporters at these two events. Many of our members feel that all of this should really be considered an investment.. We have a youth program second to none and I am proud of everyone associated with it. There are no plans or discussions to cut back on our youth program. Most of this is mandated by our conventions anyhow. It is very evident that our youth activities have been steadily increasing over the years.

That should say something for our official attitudes and policies toward the youth.

New Lodge And New Lodge Buildings. This past summer saw the organization of a new lodge and the dedication and opening of one new lodge home. The chartering of Pinewood Heritage No. 178 took place in Longview on 28 June. The lodge has well over 100 charter members and the potential for continued growth looks good in that area. We wish the

3 officers and members of Lodge 178 continued success and we welcome them into our SPJST family. The dedication and grand opening of the new home of Lodge 154 in Fort Worth took place on Saturday, July 26th as part of a two-day celebration. The attendance was good throughout the weekend and from all indications the opening and attendant activities were a genuine success. (Reports in the Vestnik).

On October 26th, the membership of Lodge 13 Dime Box will have the grand opening and dedication of their new lodge home.

Lodge 13 is among the charter lodges of the SPJST dating back to 1897 which has recently become very active and has been experiencing a good healthy growth in membership and lodge activities.

The complete story will be told on October 26th. The lodge membership at Lodge 18 in Elgin is also making good progress towards the completion of their new lodge home, but as of this writing the date for the official opening and dedication has not been set. Lodge 18 is likewise one of our charter lodges and its story parallels pretty much the story at Lodge 13 in Dime Box. That story will also be told at the opening and dedication.

The dedication of three new lodge homes in one year is unprecedented in recent history of the SPJST and certainly indicates an active and enthusiastic membership at the three lodges, and at the newly-chartered lodge.

In addition, we have seen the merger of two lodges in the Moulton area, namely, Lodges Pokrok Moulton 27 and Culak No. 166.

These were officially merged on Wednesday, July 9th. (See recent issue of the Vestnik). The new Moulton Lodge 184 should make good progress toward becoming one of our active lodges. We wish them well!

HB 1705. The latter part of April, I was privileged to appear before the Insurance Committee of the House in Austin, which was holding hearings on proposed HB 1765, which would have required licensing of agents selling life insurance in Texas, including those affiliated with Fraternal Benefit Societies. I had the benefit of a lot of good advice from the offi-

4 cers of the Supreme Lodge, and particularly Attorney Lesikar, who accompanied me to Austin and gave me the benefit of his counsel.

We cannot underestimate the help and assistance of so many of you members who contacted your elected representatives in Austin who, in turn, were very helpful to us. I know your efforts helped because they told me so. Other Fraternal Benefit Societies were also pleased with the defeat of HB 1765 because it would have affected 0,11 of us. Officials also attended from the National Fraternal Congress and later acknowledged the successful work that had been put forth to defeat this piece of adverse legislation.

Fall District Meetings. Most of the districts have already set the dates of their fall district meeting and those have been announced in the Vestnik. These gatherings should always be beneficial, but especially in this pre-convention year when a lot of questions can be asked and answered. We encourage the presence and participation of all members at these district meetings.

Library, Archives and Museum.

Ever since we established the LAM area in the Supreme Lodge office building we have had a steady flow of visitors and guests. These have included all sorts of civic groups, youth groups, and delegations from lodges. This summer has been especially heavy in visitors' traffic to this area. We are always glad to greet and have these visitors and welcome them.

Of what good is a Library, Archives and Museum section unless people come and visit these areas?

A library is just a repository of books, but it becomes a storehouse of learning and knowledge when people use those books. There is much valuable research material here. The same can be said of the very fine museum display area and of the archives. Brother Otto Hanus has done a magnificent job with this entire area. His heart and soul are in his work. He is one of those rare individuals who would be hard to replace.

Insurance Sales. According to Brother Joe Hejny, total insurance sales through June amounted to $7,538,000. This would make the first six months of this year with the best sales volume in the history of the SPJST. Now think

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what the results would be at the end of the year if they were at least as good as they were for the first six months! We appreciate the very fine work of all the sales representatives and our hats are off to them! Thanks to them, we are continuing to make good progress. It is hard work, however, and all of us stand in appreciation for this fine achievement.

SL Meeting. We missed Brother Ernest J. Hanka, Director of District V, in the recent SL meeting.

Brother Hanka continues to be a patient in a Houston hospital. We sincerely hope and pray for Brother Hanka's improvement. Brother Mikeska had the excerpts of the proceedings of the recent Supreme Lodge meeting printed in the Vestnik. It was the first Supreme Lodge meeting that I missed since January 1969 but of course, it could not be helped.

TFC And NFC. This year again, as in previous years, the Texas Fraternal Congress will be meeting in its annual sessions. The Congress will hold its meetings this year in Austin starting on Saturday, October 25th and will continue through part of the day on the 27th. On Saturday, October 25th, the Youth Spectacular of the TFC will be held as it has for the past several years. This Youth Spectacular consists of talent from the affiliated Fraternal Benefit Societies doing business in Texas.

We had an excellent representation of young people last year in San Antonio and we have lined up, some fine talent from the SPJST for this year's Youth Spectacular.

The SPJST is also affiliated on the national level with the National Fraternal Congress. Its annual sessions will be held this year in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 21-24.

The SPJST will also be represented by delegates to this Congress and in their "Fraternal Spectacular" on September 21st.

It is a good thing to be affiliated with these state and national organizations, because when you really get down to it, the Fraternal Benefit Societies must have organizations that unite them in a common purpose, and it has been proven again and again that their purposes and functions are important to all of us. In unity and numbers there is strength and we must be a part of these joint ef-

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Convention 1976. As we move into these final months of 1975 and into our convention year, we can see that much planning and work lies ahead for all of us. The experiences of the intervening years since the last convention have pointed some of the things that need to be considered in the coming XXIInd convention. We have experienced a number of these matters here in the Supreme Lodge on a daily basis, as I'm sure lodges and members have. The Norkshops also pointed out some of these.

This has been brought out: prior to many conventions, but it bears repeating because it's true. As we start examining our by-laws and making our recommendations, we should do so with these thoughts uppermost in our minds: Will this be of benefit to the entire MST? Do we have the facts (and maybe figures) to back up our position and have we explored the background and history of the matter we are addressing ourselves to?

Are we appealing to reason and logic rather than emotion? With what attitude do we participate in our conventions? We know that our by-laws have never been and never will be perfect because they are conceived and implemented by human beings. Still, we must strive for improvement.

1976 is also Bicentennial Year marking the 200th birthday of this great country of ours. Some of our programs and observances at the convention will be highlighting bicentennial activities. As everyone knows by now, the convention will be held in the Convention Center in Waco. The facilities there are excellent and we feel the delegates will especially enjoy the feature of easy accessibility to the Convention Center by being able to drive up to the building without any traffic problems or parking fees. Of course, there are no living quarters in the Center itself, but motels and hotels are within a few blocks and minutes of either walking or driving distance, so this should not prove to be an inconvenience. The Convention Planning Committee has already had several sessions and have been hard at work for almost a year and their work tempo will increase as we get closer to the convention. It's nothing but

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Wednesday, August 13, 1875 work and these people deserve a lot of credit and appreciation for putting the logistics and mechanics of the convention together. We feel it will be a good one How High Gasoline? A national magazine of considerable reputation recently reported that an increase to 70c a gallon (or will it be "liters" by then?) is widely expected before the end of this year, with $1 a gallon not being ruled out beyond that A few bright spots are beginning to appear on our national economic horizon, but if this is to become the case, gasoline is not one of them. Where will this leave those (and this would include millions) whose occupations or jobs require considerable driving? . .

These Final Thoughts: I recently came across this quote by a gentleman named Leroy Ramsey: "Speaking with passion but without the facts is like making a beautiful dive into an empty pool. To convince or persuade others to come closer to your point of view, you have to base your opinion on incontestable facts that are honestly come by and readily grasped."

Life insurance is the only plan that guarantees payment of a specified amount of money at an unspecified time.

Our sales representatives are proud to be part of a profession that still makes house calls.

Fraternally,

CZECH SUMMER CLASSES HELD AT LODGE 88, HOUSTON

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Children's Class Session — Front row, L to R: Marsha Psencik, Tina Schank, Diane Psencik, Paul Schank, Professor Teofil Halama (standing). Seated in the back row are Marian Kadlecek and James Yezak.

Shawn Walla was out of town durin g picture taking.

Nick A. Morris President, Supreme Lodge •--SPJST--

Intermediate Class — Standing, L to R: Marian Kadlecek, Cynthia Oehl, Margaret Filipp, Professor Halama, Cindy Mrosko, Faye Sebek, Irene Tepera, Evelyn Walla. Seated, L to R: James Yemk, Dixon D. Hedges, Richard Reynolds, and William Janda. Those not pictured are: Agnes Burge, Jimmy Haden, Tom Dybala, Mark Reddick, Lawson Lynch, Betty Gaskamp, James Oehl, Jeannette Eubank, Charles and Phylis Prokop, due to most of them being on vacation.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON CZECH CLASSES Dear Members, The summer Ctech classes at Lodge 88 are coming to a close.

The ten lessons are being taught

in three consecutive classes on Monday nights under the direction of Professor Teofil Halama, M.S., M.A., lecturer in Czech at the University of Houston. He has been teaching Czech, Polish, Russian, and German for eighteen years.

My fellow students and I agree that the classes are educational as well at enjoyable. Therefore I

would like to comment on some of the activities that are taking place in each of the classes.

First of all, there is the children's class. Most of the youngsters are in the second and third grade levels of school. They are aided in their studies by special texts selected to correspond to their age group. They learn the

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It has been a pleasure participating in the Lodge 88 Class this summer, and I do hope that more of you will show your pride in your Czech heritage by signing up for the fall classes at the University of Houston and the spring or summer classes at Lodge 88.

Fraternally, Cindy Mrosko, Czech Student, Lodge 88 SPJST —

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE OF CZECH CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON 46P Advance Class -- Seated L to R: Adolph Lesikar, Harriet Lesikar, Tim Kostom, Professor Halama, Rosalee Kostom, Bernard Pivonka. Standing, L to R: Tillie Helmcamp, Frances Olexa, Naomi Kostom, Lillian Pivonka, and Bess Witovec. (Photos submitted by Sister Cindy Mrosko).

Czech names of their favorite toys, games, and activities. And finally, the singing of the traditional Czech songs accompanied by Professor Halama's wonderful violin music is added fun for the children.

Next is the intermediate class.

Students participating in this class benefit from listening to Czech tapes which primarily teach them correct pronunciation of the Czech alphabet. Students also learn writing skills by taking dictation. Interesting areas of the Czech history and culture are discussed.

Tapes of familiar songs of Czechoslovakia are provided for the student's enjoyment.

The final class is the advanced.

It is taught in the Czech language only so its for students who already speak Czech but strive to improve their skills in grammar.

Special assignments such as the writing of letters and descriptive compositions help them to improve themselves. Taped material is also a vital part of their learning process.

We students in the classes at Lodge 88 have attempted to increase our knowledge of our Czech heritage and to keep it alive. This must be done in our generation and in generations to come. I felt a sense of pride in learning about a sense of pride in learning about my ancestors and how they spoke.

You have the opportunity to experience thi,s same feeling. I am

encouraging each of you to please try to enter fall classes at the University of Houston and discover the language of your forefathers. The Czech Club at the University of Houston has also been established to keep up with the Czech-American culture. Classes will be held at Lodge 88 once again in the spring or at the latest, in the summer.

The fall semester at the University of Houston Sundry School has eight subsequent Wednesday night classes of conversational Czech from 8 to 10:30 p.m. for $20. These classes will be conducted in the same manner as those are at Lodge 88. Registration will be held September 15 - 21, with late registration Sept. 28-29. For exact time contact Campus Activities in the University Center at the University of Houston at this number: 749-1253 or Professor Halarna at: 649-3216.

Three credit hour courses of Czech 131 and Czech 231 will be taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays with day classes scheduled as follows: Beginning Class — CZE 131; 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Intermediate — CZE 231; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

These classes assure you of full credit and fulfill foreign language requirements. Register August 20 and 21 at Hofheinz Pavilion, University of Houston. Late registration will take place on September

Three credit hour courses of Czech 131 and Czech 231 will be 'taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays with day classes as follows: Beginning Class CZE; 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Intermediate — CZE 231; 10 to 11:30 a.m.

These classes assure you of full credit and fulfill foreign language requirements.

REGISTER AUGUST 20th and 21st at Hofheinz Pavilion, University of Houston. Late registration will take place September 4th.

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LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND

Dear Members: On July 17th, at 3 p.m., we held our regular monthly meeting at the home of Brother Clarence Krejci, Sr. The meeting was opened by Brother Milton Viviyal with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Roll call of officers was held and the minutes of last month's meeting were read.

We received a letter from Roger Kolar, a University of Texas student, who is doing a report on old Czech halls in Texas. He asked for information on them, so Sister Bessie Franek volunteered to check on some of the halls in Fort Bend for him.

Sister Pat Parma, our financial secretary, gave us a report on new members. They are: Cheryl Lynn Rognerud, Walter Norman Rognerud, Bernice Evelyn Kveton, Leesa Kay Sebesta, and Victoria Rasmussen, who transferred from Lodge 81. Motion to accept these members was made by Brother Milton, Viviyal and seconded by Sister Georgia Krejci. We welcome them to our lodge and to become

Wednesday, August 13, 19'75 active members.

Brother Frank and Sister Pat Parma and children reported on their trip to camp. We congratulate Pam Parma who entered a pillow and received a blue ribbon and a trophy for it. It will be eligible to be placed in competition at state. We are very proud of her.

We held another discussion on a youth club leader. Anyone interested please contact: Mrs. Pat Parma, Route 2, Box 47-C, Richmond, Tx. 774;a, Our treasurer's report was given and accepted.

Our door prize (donated by Brother Clarence Krejci, Sr.), was won by Sister Bessie Franek, and she donated it back, and it was then won by Brother Frank Parma.

Our next monthly meeting will be held on August 24th, at 3 p.m. at Sister Ann Monroe's home on 1715 Long Drive, Richmond.

Our meeting was then adjourned and everyone enjoyed refreshments.

Fraternally, Barbara Vacek, Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW Dear Members and Friends, The regular meeting of Pinewood Heritage Lodge No 178, was called to order by President Hugo Kocian.

The meeting was held at Eldervine Community Hall.

Brother Hugo and Sister Viola Kocian, and son, Ronald, and Sister Modine Kahle and Sister Val Steele reported on the grand opening festivities of Lodge 154, Fort Worth, which they attended Saturday, July 26th.

Among correspondence read was a congratulatory letter to Lodge 178 from Brother Ben and Sister Regina Zabcik, and a thank-you letter from the Gregg County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., for our donation.

The officers made their reports.

Don Davis, chairman of the chartering day activities, expressed his thanks to everyone who helped in the work for the chartering day.

President Hugo suggested a fish fry for the members who worked in the chartering day activities.

A date and further discussion will be at the next meeting.

The family night usually held on

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The Friday night family game nights will be as usual at the Elk Lodge at 7 p.m. The Polish sausage sandwiches will be made and sold at the game nights.

Peggy Davis was appointed to the Calling Committee.

Louise Wilbur was elected financial secretary following the resignation of Clara Hablinski.

The meeting was adjourned by President Kocian.

I wish to express my personal apology to Brother Silas and Sister Jeanette Smith for leaving their names out of my write-up of the chartering day activities. I regret this very much, Brother Silas and Sister Jeanette.

Fraternally, Janice Vrana, Secretary -SPJSTSMETANA CEMETERY ASS'N A group of interested survivors of families buried at Smetana Cemetery, Bryan, met together on July 23, 1975 at the Knights of Columbus Hall to attempt to revive and reactivate the Smetana Cemetery Association.

Mr. Frank Kocman, Sr., was responsible for re-establishing the interest in our local community of the forgotten, neglected, small cemetery with a very interesting historical background.

Mr. George Blazek and Mr. Frank Kocman, Jr., were guest speakers, both having had years of experience as officers in other local cemetery associations and able to elaborate on problems involved with perpetual care and maintenance and fund-raising projects.

Officers were elected and committees appointed. Edmund Kosarek, president; Helen Pope, vice president; Clifton H. Pope, secretary-treasurer.

Finance Committee: Steve Nemec, Carl Driscoll, Joe Penicka, Jr. Maintenance Committee: Willie Kuder, Joe Merka, Jr., Charles Hebron.

Research Committee: Robert McGee, Julia Kalinec, Frank Kocman, Sr. Publicity Committee: Margaret Beauchamp, Lucy Merka.

The hat was passed around for

7 donations to defray expenses of the meeting and to activate operational funds. The depository will be City National Bank.

Any survivors of people buried in Smetana Cemetery who have not been contacted should call Edmund Kosarek at 822-6050 or 823-0931 or call Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pope at 823-8393. Your support and strength is needed to help get organized again.

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LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Lodge No. 9 held their monthly meeting on Sunday, August 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Brother Walter Vajdak, lodge president, and opened with the pledge of allegiance.

The roll of officers was called and the minutes were read and approved. Youth Counselor Betty Schoenemann gave the youth report. She said the youth would be leaving for Camp Val Verde on August 7th at 9 a.m. A family swim party will be held the latter part of this month. The youth will sponsor a Country Store at the Firemen's barbecue and will also help the firemen by cleaning tables on August 24th. The youth are now selling donations on an ice cream freezer to be given away at the Barbecue.

One new member was accepted into the lodge, Ginger Junek.

Under old business the purchase of the air conditioners was reported to have been made.

New business began with the decision to purchase new filters for the air conditioners. Waxing the floor was discussed again, but it was tabled until after the Firemen's 'barbecue.

The meeting then adjourned.

Fraternally, Deborah Ann Sebesta Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Saturday, August 16th the Mikula Band from Ennis will be at our lodge to entertain you and your friends. Come early!

Monday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. we will have a very important lodge meeting. There is a lot to be voted on, so please be present.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

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Refund checks went to Charles Mogonye, Olga Spiegelhauer and Daniel Spiegelhauer.

A thank-you was extended to Lowell Powell for the donation of printing the thank-you notes for the lodge.

The name of our dance floor at the lodge was announced — Stardust Ballroom — with Larry Becker submitting the name.

Fraternally, Lois Kubicek, Secretary -SPJST--

President Curley Gustafson presents a $10 check to Larry Becker, for submitting the winning name in the name-the-dance-floor contest — Stardust Ballroom The lodge would like to extend a big thank you to all who entered.

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members: The SPJST Lodge No. 18 held its monthly meeting on July 15, at 8 p.m. at the Texas Power & Light Civic Room. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance followed with roll call of officers. All officers were present.

The minutes of the June 17th meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer's report and financial-secretary's report were both given and approved.

Get-well cards were mailed to Alice Kochlin and Alice Sedberry.

The lodge also received another donation from Mrs. Homer Newby.

The following new members were accepted: Linda Janca, I. G. Janca, III, Bruce Staton, Troy Staton, Paula Staton, Stanley Johnson, Lola Daughtry, Calvin Grant, Leona Davis, Arthur Davis, Stella Grant, Herbert Thaler, Aleen Jaecks, Helen Deba and John Deba.

Old items of business discussed were the fall meeting and the float for Western Days.

Karen Ann Gustafson, of the youth club, was present and showed the adults the first place plaque that was won in McDade at the Watermelon Festival for the most original float.

New business discussed was that the lodge had started taking bookings, some for this year and next, so if anyone should need the building, they should contact the

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members: Lodge President Ernest Zahirniak called the August 3rd meeting to order at 3 p.m.

The pledge of allegiance was recited in unison and was followed by each officer's report for the months of June and July, since there was no meeting in July.

The minutes of the June meeting were accepted as read.

Correspondence was acknowledged from Roger Kolar, formerly of West.

A very good report on the financial and lodge ,business was given by the financial secretary-treasurer.

Brother John Mynar was recognized and welcomed to our lodge.

He is now a sales representative for our lodge.

The president reported on several matters pertaining to the improvements of the lodge, plus the list of new members: David Pokiuda, Henry Nors, Helanie Wernet, Patrick Wright, Judy Kay Iverson, and Tommy Holecek.

Our youth leader presented the club's numerous activities. In addition to her report, Sister Sefcik and Editor Rudy Sefcik, both commented on the new lodge home of Lodge 154 and Sokol Fort Worth.

A donation to Lodge 154 was approved by the lodge membership Brother Sefcik then presented a report on the project which was assigned to him at the June meeting. The membership favorably approved to proceed with the project.

Mrs. Alfred Kaluza was the lucky door prize recipient.

There being no other business, the chairman adjourned the meeting until September 7th when we shall hold our next regular meeting, beginning at 3 p.m. with re-

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 freshments following. The youth club will hold their meeting on September 2, at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Mona Zahirniak, Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 88 BIRTHDAY CLUB BICENTENNIAL COOK BOOK PROJECT We, the Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88 are at it again! Remember the Quilt Show Party and the "Crafts and Art Show? Our third big project will now be a Cook Book Sale containing all our very good and tested recipes — old and new — and not to be selfish, we would also like to include yours and list your name. Anyone is welcome to enter their best recipes in any category: appetizers, pickles, relishes, soups, salads, vegetables, meats, seafood, poultry, bread, rolls, pastry, cakes, cookies, desserts, candy, jelly, preserves, casseroles, beverages, or miscellaneous. Just type or print on a card for just write it out and we will type it for you) and mail to anyone of us listed below. Please mail it now as we must have them all compiled before the first of September for the publisher in order for them to be printed promptly. The cook book will probably sell for $3, so if you wish to place an order along with your recipes, you may do so. These will also make lovely gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and other occasions. What nicer gift can you buy for such a small amount? It would be a lasting gift and long remembered.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Fraternally, Louise Knapick, Evelyn Mikolas, Birdie Hilsher, Chmn.

1215 Heights Blvd.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH A short between meetings letter with a few items of interest. On Saturday, July 26th, many of us attended the opening of the new facilities of our neighbor Lodge No. 154, and Sokol. It was a happy event and we are proud for all of the members and wish them success in their attractive and functional building.

Sister Bennie Bartek underwent surgery at Harris Hospital on Wed-.

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 nesday, July 30th. Good luck and a speedy recovery. Much of the same is wished also to Sister Christine Zich who was in the hospital, but is now at home. The young daughter of Brother and Sister Kenneth and Mary Ann Krivanek had eye surgery, recently. We heard she is recovering nicely and hope she continues to do so. Brother Richard Hubenak was in St. Joseph Hospital for tests.

Plans for our 65th anniversary on September 28th continue to be formulated and it isn't too soon to plan to attend. Our youth club leader, Robert Johnny, will be calling on the children to take part in singing of the National Anthems in English, and possibly in Czech. (There's time to learn them by anniversary time).

Our monthly meeting was held on the 10th of August and the Ladies Circle will meet at 10 a.m. on August 14th.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar SPJST-

II MEETING AT TAYLOR Dear Members, Just a reminder that our fall meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall at Taylor, on August 24th. Lodge Praha No. 29, Taylor, is hosting this meeting.

The meeting convenes at 2 p.m.

In behalf of all district officers, I extend a cordial invitation to the Supreme Lodge officers, editor, and their families, and to all members who would like to attend. We will have a short meeting, then everyone who wishes may go swimming, play miniature golf, play at the park or listen to the entertainment by Helmer Dahl at the organ.

Each family is to please bring either a salad or sweets.

Come, to Taylor for an evening of fellowship.

Fraternally, Lois Haile, District II Reporter DISTRICT

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NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was called to order by President Gene McBride at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9th.

Dough Martinek led the members in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Secretary Alvin Nesuda read the LODGE:

VESTNfK minutes of the last meeting and they were accepted as read.

New members for May were Dorothy Matous, Jeanie Lynn I'hedford, Amy Leann McBride, Darrell Eugene McBride, Darla Jeanene McBride, John W. Slovacek, and Hubert W. Mitcheltree.

The new members for June were Elizabeth A. Gibbs and Jo Ellen Vitovsky. Additional insurance was made by Johnnie H. Krajca. Transferred member was William Joseph Vitovsky, from Lodge No. 84.

Treasurer Joe Trojacek gave his report.

Under new business it was stated that a fence was being installed around the air-conditioners outside the lodge building.

The third and final reading of Lodge 25 Rules and Regulations was held at this meeting.

Several corrections were made and final lodge membership vote will be made at our August 13th meeting.

Fraternally, Louis A. Dolezalik, Reporter — SPJS r LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, I finally got the dance requests from the last couple of weeks. For the Saturday, July 19th Gilbert Kautz dance these following people had birthdays: Mrs. George Warner, Josephine Silvio, Mrs. Mozelle Krause, Joyce Ulrich, Wilbur Luce, Jack Hibbs and Paul Knowles. John and Talita Hilsher celebrated their wedding anniversary at this dance as did Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martinak, 25 years, and Mr.and Mrs. Leon Lange, 35 years.

Many happy days, folks. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Kocian were visiting us from the Kilgore-Longview SPJST of which Mr. Kocian is president.

Come back and see us again real soon folks. We are always especially glad to welcome our fellow SPJST members.

For the Saturday, July 26th HiToppers dance Gary and Connie Jones celebrated their 1st anniversary. And Doug and Debbie Fletcher also celebrated a first.

They celebrated their first week of married life. Congratulations, folks! The following people celebrated birthdays: Beverly Burford, Nelda Odom, Audice Rieger, Carrie Oddo, Mrs. Zita Huebel, Tim Vogler, Fred Mlcak, and Fred

9 Schneider. Happy belated birthday, folks! Out-of-town visitors were Mike and Marie Grozino from Mew York City, Mr. and Mrsi.

Clarence Wagner from Round Top, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Eberenz from Alice.

For the Friday night, August 1st, Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times dance — Ricky and Martha (no last name given) had an anniversary. Joyce Barta, Daniel Jan ish, Vironica (sic) Williams, and Richard Nesrsta celebrated their birthday. There were no visitors from out of town at this dance.

For the Saturday night, August 2nd, Ray Jurecka dance, these folks had a birthday: Fr6-icille (no last name given), Orlando Richards, Vesta Betts, Louise Cryer and Mrs. B. W. Vonn. There were many anniversary celebrants at this dance. George and Liz Brown, Leon and Oranell Lange, 35 years; Tommy and Aline Huffman, 37 years; Charlie and Jackie Thompson, 20 years; and Charles and Leona Brannon, 14 years. Our one out-of-town visitor was Ladis Roznovsky from Heraldsburg, California. I hope everyone sees many more happy occasions like these.

Come back and visit us again soon.

Becky Swint (the former Becky Wright) had a little accident in her kitchen and received a second degree burn on the ball of her foot, but is hobbling around and doing fine now. Other than this I am happy to report that no other members were sick this week or passed away. Let's hope it stays that way.

The youth club planned a trip to Astroworld last week and I hope they had a dry day and lots of fun.

I hope to have a report of their fun in my next letter. School is just around the corner and the last ceramic class will be August 28th. There will be a ceramic show that Thursday night for the pieces that were painted this summer, so be sure and get your pieces finished by August 28th and bring the articles you painted this summer and enter them in the show. We will start setting up in the Youth Room at 6:30 p.m. and there will be competition and prizes given to the winners. Winners will be judged by their age groups, so, parents, be sure and bring your child and their ceramic pieces to the lodge Thursday night, August 28th, at

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6:30 and be proud of your child and his or her accomplishments.

Don't forget that the annual homecoming will be Sunday, August 17th. Dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and no free member take-out orders will be served. Members are requested to show their membership cards. Guest plates will be $2, and children under 12 eat for $1.25.

There will be a social from 2 to 4 p.m. and a dance from 5 to 9, with music by the Space City Dutchmen. The Knights of Dixie will be playing for the Saturday night, August 16th, dance. This group usually draws quite a crowd so you had better get your reservations in early or get there early.

That's about it until next week.

If anyone has any news items, don't hesitate to call me.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn --S PJST-

HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE

August 4, 1975 Mr. Nick Morris President, SPJST Temple, Texas 76501 Dear Mr. Morris: As coordinator of the Czech program at Hill Junior College, I want to thank you and your organization for the help you gave us in the past. Without the support and encouragement offered to us, our program would not have been the tremendous success it was. It is my sincere hope that we can count and rely on your continued interest and assistance in the future.

I am happy to announce that Hill Junior College has secured the services of Mr. Bobby Horton for the fall 1975 term, and we shall offer two courses of the Czech language in the night program. I only hope that it is as successful as our past year, for it passed all our expectations.

Again thank you for your help, Support and assistance to Hill Junior College and our Czech language program.

Sincerely, Alden Blanar Smith Coordinator of Czech Program Footnote: We wish Mr. Bobby Horton and the Czech language classes at WC much success in the fall term. —NAIL

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, August 5th at 8 p.m. with Lodge President Jerry Pechal, presiding. Flag Bearers Stephen Morris and Steven Sodek, substituting for. James Allen who came late, led the members in the pledge to the flag.

Members were welcomed to the meeting and the following visitors: Ralph and Cathy Milek and Pauline Kopecky of Lodge No. 80, Holland, Ann Balusek of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, and Herbert and Albina Dueser of Lodge No. 72, Cameron.

Thank you all, for coming to the meeting.

Roll call revealed all officers present and most of the sales representatives. Reading of the last meeting's minutes by the secretary followed, with these approved as read. Correspondence included the receipt of mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge and a letter from Calvin Chervenka informing the members that Czech will be offered at Taylor, Cameron, and Temple Junior College and anyone interested should apply to the college for more information or refer to Brother Chervenka's letter in the August 6th Vestnik.

The following members had been hospitalized since the previous Meeting: Brothers Louis Sirney and Frank Spanhel, Jr., and Sisters Linda Wimmer and Llorraine Maas. Hope you all are on the road to recovery. Sister Maas, we wish to express to you and your family, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband, Edwin Maas, Sr., who passed away so suddenly. We shall miss him, also.

New members accepted were: adults — Willie Charlie Provazek, Herman Leroy Winburne and Barbara A. Bryant, who was present at the meeting; and juveniles — Deana Ann Bryant, Jerry Dean Bryant, Jimmie Lynn Bryant and Darvin McClarty Nettles, all of these were present in the youth club meeting. We certainly welcome you to our lodge and thank you for taking this active role in our lodge activities immediately.

Also, Sister Dollie Pechal became a social member and Brother Jerry and Sister Agnes Sefcik transferred to Lodge 47 from Lodge No. 160, San Angelo. We welcome

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you, also, and thank you for considering our lodge for your membership.

President Pechal called co all the chairmen for their reports and, also, the picnic chairmen. All gave excellent reports. Then the officers reported on their receipts, etc., as usual.

Brother Bob Vasicek, secretary of the board, read the minutes of their July 15th meeting and also, of the special meeting.

On the old business agenda, we needed bar chairmen for August, because Brother Raymond and Sister Helen Ray Bragewitz resigned and Brother Alfred and Sister )!vlartha Klusacek took on this task. Thanks to the Bragewitzs for their -efforts these five months.

The date of our next meeting was decided and it's Thursday, September 4th, at 8 p.m.

Brother Frank Klinkovsky, DYC, spoke briefly about the District II camp held recently. Sister Alice Banning, District II president, reminded the members of the District II fall meeting set for Sunday, August 24th, at 2 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Taylor's Murphy Park. Make plans to attend for an afternoon of swimming, dancing, socializing and an evening meal with everyone bringing a salad or sweet for the meal.

You will enjoy the entire program that is planned.

Premium refund check recipients' names were read by Sister Kosarek.

Door prize winners were: Sister Irma Klinkovsky and Brother Leon Sodek.

Youth Leader Howard Stefka reported that 41 youths were present; 3 visitors, Brenda Goldman of Dallas, Betty Mikulas and Sara Wilson; and two new members, Chip Nettles and Nora Skrabanek.

Their social is swimming in the VA pool, and sandwiches and ice cream, later, at the park. The folk dancers will have two rehearsals before the State YAD at Temple High School on September 7th. Best of luck to all participants Brother Stefka also reminded us of the club's fund-raising night on Friday, August 15th, at 6 p.m., with a hamburger and hot dog supper. Games will be held afterward and also a drawing. Donations of cakes and prizes for the games will be accepted from any-

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 one wishing to help the youth in their annual effort to raise funds.

Remember that is Friday, August 15th, at 8 p.m. till?

After adjournment, a "happy hour" was held as usual.

On behalf of the lodge and the lodge president, I wish to thank everyone for their presence at our annual picnic; their donations of time; items donated for the games and auction and the sweets for the kitchen, and the compliments received on the appearance of the lodge hall interior. Also, thanks to a local band, Cross Country, for donating their talents in the afternoon, inside, while the games were going on on the outstide. Special thanks to ALL of the chairmen and their workers; Sister Dorothy Gaines for painting all the signs and the artist's work for our lighted clock, which is so beautiful; Brother Preston and Sister Irene Pagel of Temple Floral for donation of a plant for the entrance, Brother Woodrow and Sister Gladys Marek for a clock for the bar; Brother Johnie L. Vanicek for use of the tractor for the dirtwork and the cleaning of the premises; Temple Savings Assn. for the $50 account donated for our drawing, Brothers Jimmie Allen and John Kohut for electrical work done for picnic use; and to the Vrazel polka band who played for the free dance.

I hope I have not omitted anyone for any special efforts to help with our annual affair. If I have, it is not intentional, only an oversight. Thank you again, for attending; the crowd was large and we appreciate it. Thanks to the youth club for furnishing the program to begin the afternoon's activities. See, I had almost forgotten about them.

See you at Taylor on Sunday, August 24th, at State YAD on September '7th, and our meeting on Thursday, September 4th, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal, Reporter —SPJST--

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

Receipt of contribution of $10, in memory of Edo Knippel, to the Memorial Fund from Sister Frances Olexa is gratefully acknowledged.

Fraternally, Marlette Allison

VESTNfK LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Thursday night, July 31st, we played our final makeup game in league play against Ford, Beacon & Davis, and we lost, 1 to 0. The nearly two - week layoff due to rain-outs was evident because we failed to get any hits, really only one hit, and you can't win without a few hits.

Albin Vrana had a single and Jeff Burton got on base-on-balls.

Gil Vetters hurled the first four innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 walk, and struck out three and gave up the one run; Lionel Schulz hurled the last three innings allowing no hits, no walks and had two strikeouts. We had very good pitching, but no hitting.

Next on the agenda came the Dallas City League Championship playoffs which commenced on Monday night, August 4th. We opened play at 7 p.m. with an 11-0 win over the Dallas Sportsmen team. Jim Scoggins was the winning pitcher allowing only one hit, one base-on-balls and struck out six batters in a five-inning game, which was stopped by the 10-run rule. We scored one run in the 2nd inning, one in the 4th, and nine in the bottom of the 5th inning, and there were no outs when the game was stopped.

Leading the hitters were Larry Brennan with a home run and a single, Greg Driscoll with 3 singles, Jim Scoggins with 2 singles and Dave Ellison with a tremendous home run. Also Wiley Beesley had a double, Harry Wilkerson a single, Don Jarmo. 2 sacrifice bunts and a walk, Mark Winkler with a walk, and a sacrifice bunt, Lawrence Honza with 2 walks, and Jeff Burton with a walk. If we can keep up this type of hitting we will be tough to beat in the playoffs.

We were to have resumed play on Tuesday night, August 5th, at 7 p.m. against Ford, Beacon & Davis, and should we win we would then play at 10 p.m., the same night. Should we lose the first game, we will play on Wednesday night, August 6th. This is a double elimination playoff. We will be in there trying.

It was a pleasure to have Ben, Mildred and Connie David as spectators at the game. Thanks for coming by and cheering for the

team. It was 22 seasons ago that Ben and I started the first team for Lodge No. 84 as co-managers, and it has proven to be a very successful effort because we are still going strong and hope to continue in the future. Also, several of the players' wives and children were there cheering for the team, plus Jeff Burton's parents and brother from up north; we were pleased to have them at the game.

So until my next report, I hope to see a lot of you at the games.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Manager SPJST —

FEATURES NEW LOOK IN CZECH LANGUAGE COURSES AT TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE

Most Temple Junior College students who enroll in Czech language courses do so for their own enrichment, rather than to satisfy degree requirements for a foreign language or to become language majors.

To more fully meet the needs of these students, the content and teaching approach used for Czech language classes at Temple Junior College is being changed.

There will be decreased emphasis on grammar and more emphasis on conversational ability and study of the Texas ()tech cultural heritage.

TJC students take Czech for a variety of reasons. Those of Czech descent may want to become able to converse with their elderly relatives who still speak Czech at times.

A non-Czech whose spouse speaks Czech may wish to learn Czech as another avenue of communication or to be able to understand what the in-laws are saying.

Others may want to learn how to pronounce Czech names, to learn the origins and meanings of Czech names, or to learn to sing the Czech songs which are so very popular in this area.

Some students may be planning a visit to Czechoslovakia, to do genealogical research, or to engage in other activities where a knowledge of Czech will be helpful to them.

The TeXa* ctech cultural heri-

12 tage approach of teaching is based on the theory that students will be most highly motivated to develop an early language proficiency, if that proficiency will help them to understand something in which they are highly interested.

Among the topics to be studied in the TJC Czech classes are Texas Czech music, dancing, singing, costumes, organizations, foods, journalisra, religion, and others.

Although this teaching approach may appear to be a drastic departure from the traditional memorization and audio-lingual methods, the end effect is expected to be as good or better.

Any students who do well under this approach of study and wish to continue their Czech studies will find modern literary Czech more attractive and easier to learn.

Since Central Texas is such an ethnically Czech area, non-Czechs as well as Czechs should avail themselves of this opportunity to learn about this ethnic group and their language.

Calvin, C. Chervenka, who has been coordinating Czech instruction at TJC, says, "You don't have to be a Czech to take Czech."

See last week's issue of the Vestnik for the Czech language courses being offered by TJC at its Temple campus and at the Cameron and Taylor Extension Centers.

Registration at Cameron will be on Tuesday evening, August 19th.

Registration at Taylor will be on Monday evening, August 18th.

Preregistration at the Temple Campus will continue through August 22. Registration there will be on Tuesday evening, August 26th, for the evening school. Day school registration will be on Wednesday and Thursday, August 27th and 28th.

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Instructor for Czech at HJC will be Bobby Horton, a graduate of the University of Texas in Slavic languages. Registration for either course will be the week of August 21st and on 'Tuesday evening, September 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. Czech 201 will be offered Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Czech 203 will be Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is encouraged; everyone is welcome as the course is for credit or non-credit. From 6 to 90, Czech is for you — it is a good way to understand one of Texas' major ethnic groups.

Contact Mr. Louis Allen, Registrar's office (582-2555) for more details, or Mr. Alden Smith (5823260) or Mr. Eugene Maroul (5829385).

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

MU JUNIOR COLLEGE ANNOUNCES CZECH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

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

The 1975 fall semester at Hill Junior College in Hillsboro will offer the student an opportunity to study the Czech language during the night school program.

Classes in Czech 201 (beginning) and Czech 203 (continuing) will provide the Central Texan an opportunity to learn Texas' third most spoken language. While grammar will be taught, emphasis and attention will be given to

LODGE NO. 13, DIIVIE BOX

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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,

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville. Texas 77461 -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 Darnell 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 DISTRICT VII TAD The cool, spacious basement of the Robstown Methodist Church was the scene of our 1975 YAD, hosted by Lodge 117, Robstown.

Upon our arrival at the church basement we were greeted by the hosting club mothers who had the craft tables arranged and waiting.

Registration got underway immediately.

The craft and talent was of outstanding quality. Each one of our youth were winners by my standards, but since only, one in each category can go to state, the judges had to choose.

We had a fun-filled afternoon. It was so nice to meet with the youth and adults again that, we had gotten to know so well at camp, as well as all the other new and old members.

To each of you who made this day the success it was, please ac-

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DISTRICT VII TAD HELD SUNDAY, JULY 27, 1975 AT ROBSTOWN METHODIST CHURCH CEN'PER

Junior Group Talent Winners: Carl Edge and Brent EIrtioir.

immessemilisiags First Place Individual Talent Winners, L to R Brent Hrncir, Deanne Hoelscher, Terri Burleson and Darin Williams. (All District VII TAD pictures by Dorothy Massey).

Poster Winner, from Lodge 117, Robstown — Dena Rychetsky and Youth Leader Thelma Bruck.

Senior Group Talent Winners, L to R: Dena Rychetsky, Roxanne Norton, Nancy Tschoerner, Jo Beth Hornung, and Kay Cardwell. cept my thanks — the youth, par- district winners: ents, leaders, workers, judges, CRAFT — Pictorial Arts members and friends, you did a Ages 6-9: great job! Hope to see all of you 1st — Amanda Burleson (107) at state.

Ages 10-12 The following is a list of our

1st — Roxanne Bayer (107) 2nd — Walter Gossage (117) 3rd — Todd Kelley (117) Ages 13-14 1st — Steve Richardson (107) 2nd — Dena Rychetsky (117) 3rd — Cheryl Richardson (107) Ages 15-17 1st — Terri Burleson (10?)

Home Arts — Sewing Ages 10-12 1st — Nancy Janak (117) 2nd — Denyse Heritage (107) 3rd — Roxanne Bayer (107) Ages 15-17 1st —. Roxanne Norton (117) 2nd — Kathy Richardson (107) 3rd — Terri Burleson (107) Foods Ages 6-9: 1st — Darin W. Williams (117) 2nd — Julie Hoelscher (107) 3rd — Jill Kelley (117) Ages 10-12 1st — Roxanne Bayer (107) 2nd Walter Gossage (117) 3rd Denyse Heritage (107)

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Junior Craft First Place Winners, rear, L to R.: Walter Gessage, hosanne Bayer, Nancy Janak, and Yvonne Fleming. Front row: John Hoelscher, Darin Williams, Amanda Burleson. q,-.41 Julie Hoelscher.

Senior Craft Winners, back row, L to R: Roxanne Norton, Terri Burleson, Dena Rychetsky, Kathy Richardson, and Steve Richardson. Front row: Deanna Hoelscher, Terese Purchis, Cheryl Richardson, and Kenneth Heritage.

1st Terese Purchis (107) Ages 13-14 1st — Dena Rychetsky (117) Hobby Kits 2nd — Leona Pfeil (107) 3rd — Deanne Hoelscher (107) Ages 6-9 Ages 15-17 1st — Amanda Burleson (107) 1st — Kathy Richardson (107) 2nd — Darin Williams. (117) 2nd — Terri Burleson (107) 3rd -- Julie Pfeil (107) Ages 10-12 Science or Educational 1st — Yvonne Fleming (107) Ages 6-9: 2nd -- Jeff Pavliska (107) 1st — Darin Williams (117) 3rd — Denyse Heritage (107) Ages 10-12 1st — Walter Gossage (117) Ages 13-14 2nd — Marty Purchis (107) 1st — Cheryl Richardson (107) 3rd — Brent Hrncir (117) 2nd — Steve Richardson (107) Ages 13-14 3rd — Gretchen Hoelscher (107) 1st — Kenneth Heritage (107) Ages 15-17 2nd — Mark Purchis (107) 1st — Kathy Richardson (107) Ages 15-17 2nd — Terri Burleson (107)

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District Points Winners, Polly Bayer, Youth Leader and Youth Club of the Year, Lodge 107, Floresvllle; Junior of the Year Wendy Bayer, and Teenager of the Year Mark Purchis. all from 107, Floresville.

Handicraft Ages 6-9 1st — Julie Hoelscher (107) 2nd Amanda Burleson (107) 3rd — Jason Heritage (107) Ages 10-12 1st — John Hoelscher (107) 2nd --- Brent Hrncir (117) 3rd — Marty Purchis (107) Ages 13-14 1st — Deanne Hoelscher (107) 2nd — Gretchen Hoelscher (107) 3rd — John Bayer (107) TALENT — Individual Talent Ages 6-9 1st — Darin W. Williams — Piano (117) 2nd — Jill Kelly — Piano (117) Ages 10-12 1st — Brent Hrncir — Piano (117) 2nd — Yvonne Fleming — Piano (107) 3rd — Carl Edge — Novelty Dance (117) Ages 13-14 1st — Deanne Hoelscher — (107) 2nd — Mark Purchis — Tru (107) Ages 15-17 1st — Terri Burleson Twirl (107) 2nd — Jo Beth Hornung — Vocal (117) 3rd — Kathy Richardson — Piano (107) Junior Group Talent Ages 6-12

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 1st — Brent Hrncir — Skit (117) 2nd — Molly Weaver — Piano Duet (117) 3rd — Amanda Burleson — Song (107) Senior Group Talent Ages 13-17 1st — Roxann Norton, Dena Rychetsky, Nancy Tschoerner, Jo Beth Hornung, Kay Cardwell — Skit (117) 2nd — Terese Purehis, Lauri Burleson (107) ROYALTY — Queen — Terese Purchis Duchess — Amanda Burleson 1st runner-up — Roxann Norton, Duchess: Jill Kelly King — Mark Purehis Duke — Marty Purchis POSTER — 1st—Lodge 117; 2nd—Lodge 107.

A special thanks to the following workers, as well as those un-named workers.

Craft Judges: Joan Stephens, Albert Hornung, Curtis Hawk, Bettye Hawk, La Verne Faust Talent Judges: Eva P. Flores, Eduardo Benavides and Opal Jordan Runners: Scott Elliff, Jo Beth Hornung Master of Ceremonies. Bob Bayer Tabulators: Donnie Hoelscher, Gene Hrncir, Tillie Valchar, Helen Pavelka Fraternally, Maxine Pavliska, DYC, Dist. VII

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SOUTHERN DISTRICT III YOUTH CLUBS HOLD SWIMMING PARTY AT WEST PLAYDIUM POOL FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1975

Lodge No. 6 Cottonwood Youth Club — Seated, L to R: Theresa Dobeeka, Terry Hykel, Karen Hykel, Lanette Hykel, Shirley Dobeeka. Standing, L to R: Eddie Hykel, Delores Dobecka, David Dobecka, and Bobby Hykel.

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The Lodge Youth Leaders From

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, The youth club of Lodge No. 13, Dime Box will have their next meeting Sunday, Aug. 17th, at 3 p.m. We will discuss many things, Including our program for the grand opening of our new lodge.

Please try and be present.

Immediately following the meeting we will have a ho-bo party.

Everyone who wants to participate should come to the meeting dressed as much like a ho-bo as possible. There will be a prize for the best dressed hobo. It should be lots of fun!

Fraternally, Nellene Spacek, (8-7-75) Youth Leader

Youth Club Members of Lodge 35, Elk. Back row, L to R: Charlotte Banik, Randy Pavelka, Mark Wood. Front row, L to R: Jodie Wilson, Sondra Dieterieh, and Eddie Banik.

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members: The youth leaders of the lodge went all out to render their services to the youth club members since the beginning of its reactivation. Its numerous activities that took place were indeed gratifying to the youngsters for it is our purpose to assist them in their growing up years within the community. It has been proven, in the past, by dedicated volunteer workers that by continuing their unselfish efforts toward young peo-

ple of today a better and bigger community can be created. This we have been striving for since the origin of the club.

West, being a Trojan town in McLennan County, is known for its multiple activities all year round by adult and young leaders who maintain steady interest and enthusiasm in various church, civic and fraternal organizations.

And, we, the members of Lodge No. 54, are proud to contribute our share of genuine assistance to a (Continued on page 18)

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 19'75 RECEIPTS: Mortuary Expense Juvenile Bonds Matured 554,473.07 Mortgage Loans 147,557.73 2,469 66 Certificate Loans 1,973.04 Annuities 357.57 Dividend on Stock 212.10 Escrow 150.00 Interest on Bonds 12,593.82 Interest on Certificate Loans 3,233.86 Interest on Mortgage Loans 88,445.80 1,972.91 Premiums 58,118.84 60,536.29 641.02 Income from RMO 956.97 Rent from SPJST Building 3,000.00 Appraisal Fee 2,911.00 Sale of Lodge Supplies 1.92 TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE

DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Paid-Up Bond EXpense Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors Interest Certificate of Deposit Matured Endowments Premium Refund to Members Reinsurance Surrender Value Returned Premiums and Bonus H/A Expense Actuary and Computer Advertising Appraisal Expenses Commission Override Audit Commissions Hospitalization Legal Department Services District Youth Counselors Emblems Fraternal Activities Liability Insurance Medical EXams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Office Maintenance Office Rent Official Publication Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers Stationery and Supplies

TOTAL 554,473.07 150,027.39 1,973.04 357.57 212.10 150.00 12,593.82 3,233.86 90,418.71 119,296.15 966.97 3,000.00 2,911.00 ' 1.92

871,072.80 90,753.41

63,449.21 49,379.88

5,083.59 17,080.23

939,605.60 157,213.52

961,826.21

112,829.09

22,163.82

1,096,819.12

607,240.19 5,322.00 698.17 62.50 34,395.00 960.95 86.36 150,000.00 10,500.00 14,033.91 6,228.43 6,280.07 451.59 1,910.45

346.28 682.60 1,309.49 2,604.53 2,005.83 1,050.00 10,040.34 889.16 4,546.03 555.75 100.15 308.78 162.00 1,198.00 1,550.08 863.97 268.78 273.70 3,000.00 8,836.19 3,000.00 773.55 30.00 1,175.00 8,424.32 5,483.33 588.05

607,240.19 5,322.00 898.17 62.50 34,395.00 960.95 86.36 150,000.00 10,500.00 14,033.91 6,228.43 8,280.07 797.87 1,910.45 682.60 1,309.49 2,604.53 2,005.83 1,050.00 10,040.34 889.16 4,546.03 555.75 100.15 308.78 162.00 1,198.00 1,550.08 863.9'7 288.78 273.70 3,000.00 8,838.19 3,000.00 773.55 30.00 1,175.00 8,424.32 5,483.33 588.05

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17 TOTAL 1,404,30 938.00 408.30 269.21 437.36 411.97 231,84 2,056.93 58.59

Disbursements (continued) Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax, FICA Telephone and Telegraph Travel Expenses, Editor Travel Expenses, Officers Travel Expenses, State Youth Director Travel Expense, State Field Manager Youth Activities Youth Camp

Mortuary

Expense 1,404,30 938.00 408.30 269.21 437.38 411.97 231,84 2,056.93 56.59

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH

838,169.62 123,656.59

85,934.13 46,894.96

346.28 21,817.54

904,450.03 192,369.09

961,826.21

112,829.09

22,163.82

1,096,819.12

123,656,59 2,140,678.21 16,995,221.85 582,712.54 48,646.46 852,634.42

46,894,96 46,197.50

21,817.54

192,369,09 2,186,875.71 17,271,843.63 582,712.54 48,646.46 852,634.42 68,057.74 150,000.00

ASSETS: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock SPJST Building (Home Office) Furniture and Fixtures Certificate of Deposit

Juvenile

276,621.78

68,057.74 150,000.00 20.893,550.07

161,150.20

298,439.32

21,353.139.59

Ben Zabcik, Financial secretary INCOME FROM LODGES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1975 LODGE

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44

AMOUNT

301.20 45.39 1,747.6'1 25.36 2,550.09 583.21 81.18 1,437.99 20.06 773.09 119.10 854.73 126.15 1,931.60 1,554.41 141.13 1,183.45 55.02 600.01 1,563.58 4,023.34 49.57 185.02 335.02 358.16 1,833.27 762.42 1,421.54 727.87 814.04 537.75 458.26 457.01 134.92 383.09

LODGE

AMOUNT

47 4,945.89 48 671.84 1,280.22 49 50 839.62 51 251.80 744.71 54 58 424.34 278.78 63 65 632.47 66 4,855.94 67 41.92 68 593.98 72 245.64 73 197.97 74 6,659.37 76 36.18 77 68.53 79 2,249.60 80 2,366.01 81 2,414.49 82 148.06 84 2,820.31 85 30.75 87 3,269.43 26,038.02 88 89 2,301.02 1,602.82 91 2,918.56 92 94 322.98 82.75 95 2.38 100 444.76 107 110 80.04 111 (Unassigned) 338.23 112 281.60 61.94 114 491.42 117

LODGE

AMOUNT

118 122 125 128 129 133 135 138 139 141 142 143 147 148 149 151 154 155 156 160 162 164 165 167 168 169 171 173 174 179 180 181 Home Office

394.46 32.30 32.87 3.58 14.40 332.79 1,183.69

105.00 4,962.45 689.45 1,180.55 666.19 77.30 678.14 78.20 327.10 2,679.08 1,025.93 509.75 1,153.14

18.10 14.58 86.04 38.62 164.58 616.78 350.46 515.80 1,926.92 30.51 31.04 168.71 17.T7

119,298.15 Ben Zabeik Financial Secretary

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Letters From The Youth

This Group is composed of Lodge 54, West Youth Club and Lodge 36, West — Seated, L to R: Floyd Wolf, Jill Kubacak (36), Edwin Sefeik, and Jeff Kubacak (36). Kneeling, L to R: Jackie Zahirniak, Laurie Zahirniak, Michelle Wright, and Mimi Wolf. Standing, L to R: Darlene Zahirniak, Denise Vrana (who wanted to pose for this picture), Patty Wright, and Jana Wolf. (All photos taken b y Sister Maxine Sef elk).

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The youth club held its meeting Friday, August lst, after the mother lodge meeting. President Joyce Wachsmann called the meeting to order.

Eddie Hykel read the minutes of the last meeting and Delores Dobecka gave the treasurer's report.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetu gave the results of the , picnic and thanked all the members and their families for helping the yoilth.

We had one visitor who was Charlotte Podsednik.

Our future activities were planned for the following dates: August 5 — Homemade ice cream party August 13 — Rest home visit August 15 -- Bowling August 17 — Picnic at Spivey's Crossing August 23 — Bake sale in Elm Mott We will also try to enter the club in the West Rodeo Parade on August 7th.

Birthdays for the month were: Assistant Youth Leader Rose Uptmor, Larry Hromadka, Delores Dobecka, Shirley Dobecka and Karen Hykel. Doug Uptmor brought the birthday cake. The door prize was won by Debbie Uptmor, who will bring the birthday cake for the September meeting.

The meeting was adjourned Friday, September 5th, at 8:30 p.m.

Fraternally, David Dobecka, (8-4-75) Reporter -SPJST--

The largest Representation was made by Lodge 66 Waco Youth Club.

We regret not mentioning each individual in this picture. —Editor.

(Continued from page 15) worthy cause, especially in the Bicentennial year.

Our club members were making their last summer public appearance at the 29th Annual West Rodeo on August 7th, before school commences.

There are several other activities In the planning stage; hopefully, they will materialize for the benefit of the young ones.

After a heavy summer schedule of events, I believe some of the young people are ready to settle down for school and the rest of us are looking forward to this date in an unselfish attitude.

Be sure and attend your meetings and be aware of what all you can participate in within the club.

Have enjoyable school days!

Maxine Sereik, Youth Leader (8-75)

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, I would like to thank the youth leaders who went to camp. It was very nice of them to be our chaperones. Everyone should have had a wonderful time with all the activities.

I also had a lot of fun at the District III swimming party, July 25th.

August 2nd, the club went to Six Flags. Hopefully, everyone was happy and full of joy.

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (13) Teen Reporter (8-6-75)

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DISTRICT III ATTENDING CAMP VAL VERDE JULY 27th to 30th, 1975

Lorrie Slovak (66), Mechelle Pokladnik (130), and Lisa Sadecky (84) are entering the stable from horseback riding.

Campers in Group I, II, III, and IV getting assembled around the flag pole on the northeast side of the grounds.

Group IV enjoying swimming tivity. da Goldman, Mrs. Sara Wilson, and Mrs. Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Thank you for coming and please come again.

There are three birthday celebrants in the month of August.

They are Donna Kohutek, Jerril Ann Skrabanek and Stephen Morris. Happy birthday!

The junior door prize was won by David Pechal. The teen door prize was won by Stephen Morris.

The other portion of the groups including chaperones and leaders are assembled for the flag ceremonial on the southside of the pole.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Readers, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No. 47 was held on Tuesday, August 5th. The youth club meeting was also held.

The youth club president, Donna Kohutek, called the August meeting to order at 8 p.m. by asking Vincent Schiller to lead the youth in reciting the pledge of allegiance and the club motto.

Kim Mikulas, youth club secretary, read the roll call and 41 youth club members were present for the August meeting. The minutes from the July meeting were read and no corrections made.

We would like to welcome our two new members. They are Nora.

Skrabanek and Chip Nettels. We hope they enjoy being members of our youth club.

There were three visitors at our August meeting. They were Bren-

Some of the youth received checks from the lodge for their points.

On AuguSt 15th we are going to have our annual fund-raising night beginning at 6 p.m. There will be eats and games, so come out and have an enjoyable evening.

On August 24th, District II will hold the District II fall meeting at the American Legion Hall in Taylor. The youth will go swimmin.g so bring, your swim suits along.

Don't forget about, our Fund Raising Night. See you there. • Fraternally yours, Peggy Mesecke (13) (8-7-75)

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Wednesday, August 13, 1975 LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, Sunday, August 3rd, the Talton Youth Club had an outing at the American Legion Hall.

First we went swimming and then we had our August meeting. bur president, Glenn Kahanek, called the meeting to order. The pledge was led by Vickie Dorotik, anddtrh ic peeeprayer was said by Yvon-

Group III taking a break on the nature hike! Mrs. Edith White (almost in the middle, with shoulder bag) was the lecturer in this activity. In background is chaperone Brother Robert Pokladnik and Youth Leader Maxine Sefcik was taking the picture.

The girls in Group III are trying the rapids in the river after Mrs. White gave them instructions on how to stay cool.

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, Sunday, August 3rd, the Talton SPJST Youth Club had their annual Summer picnic at the American Legion Park in El Campo. As members arrived, they went swimming at the American Legion swimming pool. After swimming for two hours everyone dried off and got ready for the meeting.

President Glenn Kahanek called

the meeting to order. He later gave a report on our winnings at YAD. We then discussed having a bake sale and a rummage sale both of which will be held on August 21st and 22nd.

The meeting was adjourned and the parents joined the members for a delicious supper.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (14) Vice President (8-7-75)

n Under old business, we discussed YAD. We congratulated everyone who participated and won. Under new business, we talked about two projects which are a.bake sale and a rummage sale. Then we ate supper consisting of barbecued chicken and all the trimmings. Those present were members of the club, leaders and assistants, and parents.

Y Frvaot:n rn e aKly;pec (12) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SP3ST Youth Club held their summer outing on AUgust 3rd, at 2:30 p.m. at the American Legion. When every one got there we all went swimming. After we got through swimming we had a meeting. Club President Glenn Kahanek called the meeting to order. The pledge was led by Vick Dorotik and the prayer was led by Yvonne Krpec. The visitors were Tammy and Dee-Dee Gruber, the assistants and all the parents of the members.

Under old business we discussed District YAD and practiced for State YAD and paid local dues.

Under new business we discussed our rummage sale and bake sale.

After the meeting was adjourned we had a barbecued chicken supper.

Fraternally, Karen Kahanek (10) (8-6-75) —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, We held our monthly meeting on August 2nd. We had a very good attendance. Our charity project for August was to give magazines to the rest homes nearby. We planned to make this a monthly project.

Our next meeting is September 8th. Members, see you at our next meeting.

Becky Englemann (8-6-75)

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LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, Youth Club President Darlene Zahirniak opened the meeting of Lodge No. 54 Youth Club at 1 p.m. at the West Playdiurn picnic grounds.

Patty Wright called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting which was held July 8th. The minutes were approved as read.

Treasurer Carol Mynar reported collecting $5 during the meeting and also gave the treasurer's report.

Unfinished business was about District III swimming party, camp and local dues.

On new business we discussed the participation and final preparations for the 29th Annual West Rodeo, August 7th, 8th, and 9th.

Our youth leader will shop for a record player and will give us at least three estimates on a good record player, so we can continue learning new dances.

Another interesting item was mentioned. More information will be available at the next meeting.

September 5th was set for the date of our fall bake sale at West Bank and Trust.

First, second and third door prizes went to Patty Wright Edwin Sefcik and Michelle Wright.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 2nd, at 7 p.m.

After lunch and the meeting, all of us went swimming for a long time, making the afternoon filled with fun-filled memories.

Be sure and make a note of the meeting on September 2nd at the lodge.

Have a happy school day on August 20th!

Fraternally, Laurie Zahirniak, (8-7-75) Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, We had a swimming party July 30. We invited Mrs. Lola Vavra and the members of Lodge No. 39, Bryan. After the swimming we had refreshments of cookies and punch.

We had our monthly meeting August 2nd, and had good attendance.

Fraternally, Sherrie EinglemarM (8-6-75)

Outstanding Ca mpers — First row, Group I, L to It: Michael Homo, Donna Stanislav, Janice Stanislav, Karen Mikulec, Lisa, Reznik, Paul Manak, Nikki Pokladnik. Second row. Group II: Vicki Nors, Steve Daniel, Carol Liska, Jeff Mikulec, Michelle Wright, Sally Manak, Joe Prachyl, Floyd Wolf. Third row', Group III: Mechelle Pokladnik, Tracy Towery, Gary Sadecky, John Mitchell. Fourth row, Group IV: Tammy Towery, Jimmy Liska (partially seen), Cyndy Slovak, Margie Pavlicek, and Steve Stanislav

Excellent Campers — Back row, Group IV, L to R: Jerry Manak, Doug Uptmor, Annette Prachyl, Patti Stanislav, Laura Leuschner, Cindy Kofnovec, Darlene Zahirniak, Donna Pustejovsky, David Slovak, Martha Slovak, Robert Leggott. Kneeling, Group III: Dana Pavelka, Lisa Sadecky, Lorrie Slovak, Jana Wolf, Donnie Slovak, Dannie SlOvak. Sitting, Group II: Steven Reznik, Edwin Sefcik, Mimi Wolf, Jackie Zahirniak, Suzanne Macalik, Janet Martinek. Front row, Group I: Michael Hubik, Vicki Martinek, Theresa Dobecka, Tammy Gerik, Allison Cody, Patricia Holder, and Greg Mitchell.

22 LODGE NO, 142, HOUSTON Dear Members, At our last meeting we held our youth club election. The following were elected: President --- Alice Pavlieek Vice President ---- Margie Brazda Secretary --- Carol Janik Treasurer --- Sharon Cegielski Telephone Committee — William Janik Reporter -- Loren Luke Sergeant-at-Arms — Ad ol ph Pavlicek Congratulations to all first-place winners from District V. The State VAX) will be held Sunday, September 7th, 1975 at Temple High School.

If you won a first-place prize at District V, please try to attend. If you are a member of Lodge 142 and need a ride please call Sharon Cegielski (864-0603).

The next youth club meeting will be held Friday, September 5th.

Hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Loren F. Luke, (8-7-75) Reporter SPJ$T

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our youth club held its monthly meeting Saturday, August 2nd, at 2 p.m. The meeting was well attended with 18 members, 5 adults, and 1 visitor present. Our speaker, Kathy Schoeneman, presented a very interesting slide presentation of the 4-H Exchange Club's trip to Virginia.

To begin with, I want to congratulate all the District I YAD Winners, especially Queen Susan 71rea/ek and King Edward Zavodny. Most important, I want to congratulate the winners from our lodge: Penny Schoeneman had winnings with two craft entries; Cheryl Junek won a ist place in a craft entry and an individual talent entry; taking a 1st place in three craft entries was Jan &hoenemann; Michael Junek returned With two craft winners. Congratulations to our Junior Group Talent for taking first place, too! Jan Schoeneniann and Gary Junek must be given three cheers for winning junior and Teenager of the year, respectively, not just in our lodge, but in the whole district. Congratulations to our youth leader, Mrs. Betty Schoenemann; the Year, respectively, not just in

irtSTNIK in our district. We can congratulate ourselves as a club for something, too. That is winning ist place in the Poster Contest and being Youth Club of the Year in District I. Congratulations to all District I winners. And, best of luck at state!

Youth members remember to bring your items for the Country Store at the Firemen's Barbecue to the lodge Saturday, August 23rd at 3:30 p.m.

See you at the meeting on September 6th. Bring your craft.

Fraternally, Deborah Ann Sebesta, President (8-7-75) -SPJST-

NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Talton SPJST Juniors held their monthly meeting on August 3rd.

The meeting was called to order by Glenn Kahanek. The pledge of allegiance was led by Vicki Dorotik. Yvonne Krpec led us in the prayer. Visitors were all the parents and assistants Lisa Priesmeyer read the minutes. Rosann Dorotik read the treasurer's report.

Under new business, the President, Glenn Kahanek reminded all members to pay their dues for 1975. We discussed our September meeting which will be held on September 8th. We also discussed having a bake sale and a rummage sale.

After the meeting everyone went swimming and enjoyed eating barbecued chicken, rice salad, beans, pickles, bread, tea, and pastry.

Fraternally, Jerome Dorotik, Jr. (12) (8-7-75) Reporter LODGE

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Readers, District III camp at Val Verde was great fun this year. We learned a new dance called "Amos Moses" that is fun to do. In crafts we enjoyed making candles and hanging baskets. The best thing was getting to swim every night before bed because the weather was pretty hot.

August 5th, our youth club went to Six Flags.

Our next club meeting is on September 13. We plan to go bowling and out to eat pizza after the meeting.

Fraternally, Jeff Mlkulec (11) (8-6-75)

Wednesday, August 13, 1975

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, We had our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, at 8 p.m.

Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order. Vincent Schiller led in the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

Kim Mikulas then called the roll.

We had 41 members present. We also had visitors Brenda Goldman, Mrs. Betty Mikulas and Mrs. Wilson.

New members are Chip Nettles and Nora. Skrabanek. We welcome you to our youth club 'and hope you will be very active.

The minutes from the last Meeting were then read.

Those celebrating their birthdays in the month of August are 'Jerrie Ann Skrabanek, Stephen Morris, Donna Kohutek and Jimmie Bryant. Happy birthday!

Mr. Stella then gave out checks for point system winners.

Later we discussed our social for the month of August.

Mr. Stake then reminded everyone to attend the fall district meeting which will be held August 24th, at 2 p.m. in Taylor at the American Legion.

He also said that we are to bring a cake and a game prize for our fund-raising night on August 15th, beginning at 6 p.m.

Door prize winners were Stephen Morris and David Pechal.

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (14) (8-7-75) -SPJST---

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Friends, Wow! What a great time I had at camp. The first day we got in our cabins and got acquainted and then we unpacked our suitcases and made our beds. Then we went swimming and walking.

The second day, we went swimming, horseback riding, did crafts, table hopped, played outdoor and indoor activities, went hiking, did archery, played games, and went swimming that night.

The third day, we did almost the same thing except at night we had a costume, carnival and watermelon party. That night I met Cary Dlouhy from Lodge 20.

On the fourth day we had church services, ate, danced, went swimming, rode horses, and later

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 that evening we all headed home.

I can hardly wait until next year.

The best thing I like about camp was the dancing.

I'd like to thank our chaperone, Mrs. Faye Marek, Lodge No. 174. I really liked her. She is so nice. I hope we all get to be together at camp next year.

The girls sharing cabin 4 with me were my cousin, Chery Matous, Lodge 174, Debbie Manna, Lodge 177, Melinda Skubal, Lodge 174, and Brenda Urbanek, Lodge 29.

You all were so much fun.

I hope to see all of you at the fall meeting in Taylor on August 24th.

A special thanks to Frank Klinkovsky and Dorothy Massey for getting camp together.

I really like making candles and hanging baskets. I think the craft this year was the best so far.

Hope to see all the youth club members at our meeting on August 13th, at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Kelli Andel (11) (8-8-75) sPJSrLODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of the SPJST Snook Youth Club was called to order by President Deborah Sebesta.

The secretary called the roll and read the minutes from the last meeting.

Under old business we discussed our hayride and swimming party.

For new business we are planning to have another swimming party ; we also discussed SPJST camp.

We had a guest speaker. Her name was Kathy Schoeneman.

She talked to us about her trip to Virginia with the 4-H Exchange Program.

Fraternally, (8-5-75) Sandra Schoeneman SPJST — LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, On July 20th we went to Boling for the YAD. The crafts and talent were very good. Congratulations to Peggy Kalina, our new district queen.

Our youth leader won the Youth Leader of the Year award. I won first place in Pictorial Arts. Marilyn Vincik won first place in Talent,

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Congratulations also to Talton for winning Club of the Year. I hope to see you at the State YAD. On July 23rd we traveled to Houston, where we went to Astroworld. We had a great day. The rain came and went. All too soon it was time to go home. I hope we can go back again.

Fraternally, Tammy Drastata (9) (8-5-75) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, On July 20th we went to District VI YAD at Boling. We had crafts, single and group talent, plus royalty.

The craft winners from our club were Tammy Drastata, 1st; Tangle Cummins, 3rd place. Our group talent placed second.

We then had Junior of the Year and Teenager of the Year awards.

In Junior of the Year, Tammy Drastata. placed 3rd; David Drastata, - 2nd; Melany Drastata, 1st.

Teenager of the Year went to Cheryl Wagner, 3rd; Marilyn Vincik, 2nd; Jeanette Hlavaty, 1st.

We then had refreshments and left for home.

Fraternally, David Drastata (11) (8-5-75) Sgt.-at-Arras --SPJSTNO. HOUSTON Dear Readers, The Teen Club of Lodge 88 held their monthly meeting on August 3rd.

We went to Astroworld on August 10th. Tickets were provided only for those who attended the meeting.

Homecoming is August 17th and there will be various booths.

Volunteers are needed badly to work these booths.

For September we will have a hayride. Please be at the lodge at 7 o'clock on September 13th, so we may get there in time.

I would like to invite everyone to the womanless wedding sponsored by the youth on September 14.

Last, but most important is the car wash. It's on August 23rd, starting at 10 a.m. Help the youth and get a clean car in return.

Fraternally, Jode Elzner (8-8-75) LODGE

23 LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, On July 20th, 1975, District VI held its annual Youth Achievement Day in Boling. The craft and talent entries were all good.

Congratulations go to Queen Peggy Kalina and King Nick Schwartzkopf.

Special thanks to the judges and Mrs. Elsie Brdecka and everyone who helped make YAD a successful day.

At last, but not least, congratulations to Talton for getting Youth Club of the Year. But most important, Lodge 153 is proud that our youth leader, Mrs. Barbara Drastata, won Youth Leader of the Year. Congratulations to all who participated.

Fraternally, Melany Drastata (14) (8-5-75) Treasurer --SPJST--

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Readers: On August 5th our youth club went to Six Flags. We had a lot of fun. We rode almost everything.

Our group was there for almost nine hours. My legs were tired but I would have liked to have stayed even longer. It was fun feeding the little goats milk from a baby's bottle, too.

Fraternally, Karen Mikulee (8) (8-7-75) - SPJST LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Members, Summer is almost over and must say I had a good time.

I attended several activities and made new friends while being at YAD and camp. The time passed by too fast, especially when it was our time to swim to keep cool in the hot weather. I enjoyed this activity as well as learning Macrame in craft.

The youth club members wish to thank the adult members who took us to and from camp.

On August 20th school bells will ring for the children in West schools and I am ready for the fourth grade.

Remember the youth club meeting on Tuesday, September 2, at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Edwin Seicik (8-7-75)

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Wednesday, August 13, 1975

Death Claims Paid in June, 1975 TEMPLE, TEXAS JULY 1, 1975 Death Claim No.

Name

Lodge No. 17 84 23 88 97 50 4 63

11803 11804 11805 11806 11807 11808 11810 11809

Pay. Mynar Jack Dean Freeman Henry Chudej Lois Marie Van Loosen C. E. Garrett Edmund A. Socha Hihner Anton Appelt Edwin Studeny

11811 11812 11813 11814 11815

Marie A. Polasek Severin Tymehuk George P. Hines Leop. Lys Jerome Ermis

11816 11817 11818 11819 11820 11821 11822 11823 11824

80 Frank Naivar 29 Charles Lee Brazil 165 Annie Culak Rose M. (Zemanek) Snyder 148 79 Frances English 1 Julia Kunc 84 Theodore Kriska 88 Joe Kovar, Sr. 88 Robert H. Schubring

11825 11826 11827 11828 11829 11830

Frank Nestroyle Louis L. 13rezina Raimund (Raymond) Sodek Stanley Trojacek Sarah Cervenka Lester M. Hoelscher

11831 Annie Pieha 11832 Herbert John Marie

28 50 25 129 73

Location

Date of Admission

4-13-13 10-20-65 1-11-20 3-25-69 12-15-42 11-14-49 11-25-59 11- 4-40 & 6-16-47 East Bernard 10-18-25 12- 7-24 El Campo 5- 1-57 Ennis 11- 5-16 Wheelock 11-13-40 & Seymour 3-18-70 7- 1-49 Holland 11-14-49 Taylor 1-22-63 Moulton 1- 9-48 Blessing Corpus Christi 6- 5-10 9-22-18 Fayetteville 7- 2-57 Dallas 12-11-57 Houston 9- 1-62 Houston Caldwell Dallas Moravia Houston Placedo El Campo Hallettsville Sweet Home

84 54 24 25 23 24

Dallas West Cyclone Ennis Moravia Cyclone

63 88

Sweet Home Houston

11-17-27 5- 2-62 11-16-19 3-17-47 2-19-63 11-14-55 & 2- 6-70 2-18-41 10- 6-43

Date of Death 5-16-75 5-16-75 5-26-75 5-19-75 5-18-75 5-27-75 5- 7-75 5-16-75 5- 8-75 5-29-75 5-18-75 5-26-75 6- 1-75 5-19-75 4- 9-75 5-28-75 5-24-75 5-24-75 5-25-75 5-20-75 5-11-75 5-20-75 5-26-75 5-30-75 6-17-75 5-24-75 5-22-75 6-13-75 6- 2-75 5-31-75

Age

80 51 78 51 86 66 50 50 67 89• 81 82 54 66 70 67 27 92 84 60 61 52 71 50 82 57 45 57 62 69

Certificate No.

A-2447 E-33953 A-7725 PR-4428'7 B-3194 D-2575 D-23491 C-5859 & C-9246 C-203 A-9191 B-4863 A-5719 C-5865 & PR-47211 E-347 B-4009 W-28504 JS-933 A-11287 A-6951 MX-4 C-13429 EX-27860 Extd. Ins. 0-480 PR-27235 A-7814 D-2117 CE-883 MX-46876 C-5998 D-1247

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

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

Youth Club Country Store The SPJST Lodge No 9 Youth Club is sponsoring their annual Country Store on Sunday, August 24, 1975 starting at 11 a.m. till 4 p.m., at the Snook SPJST Hall. Items such as pickles, honey, noodles, fresh vegetables, canned vegetables, eggs, greenery (ivy plants etc.), crafts, needle crafts, stuffed animals, and many other items will be on hand. Also, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Snook Volunteer Firemen will serve barbecued chicken, pork and beef and all the trimmings. Tickets are available.

1 p.m. — Cake Auction 4 to 8 p.m. — Dance, music by the Music Masters of Bryan.

We invite you to join us for this event. Proceeds will go to the Firemen.

ye sttedu 13. srpna 1975

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ODDiL DOPISOVATELU TAK VSELICOS Aneika Houdkova Mantels Adolf Janedkovi odjeii na nekolikatYclenni nav gtevu jeji to tioky pani Anezky Peldakove at do New Yorku. Pani Peldakova byla tet zde nav gtevou z jara a pfigla se podivat i do nageho Kroutku.

Ptejeme JaneekovYm peknou cestu a St'astnY navrat dom& Janetkovi jsou dlenove tadu 84.

Nechce se mi ani vetit, to za dva a ptil mesice jit zase bude na g deskoslovensky den pti Stan' vYstave, dne 12. tijna. Konaji se velke ptipravy pro tento den a jen si ptejeme 'Acne poeasi a velkou navgtevu.

MinulY tyderi jsem obdriela peknY dopis az z Ontario, Canada od man tel0 Tony StranakovYch. Sdeluji, to se velice pekne pobavili na nagem Polka festivalu v Ennis a tadaji, abych jim &Mina, kdy se bude konat nag 6s1. den a to bult-li jim motno, le by se sem podivali.

Je to ovgem hodne daleko sem do Texasu ale jiste je radi uvidime a doufam, 2e ptijedou. Ritdi by tet opet ptijeli v kvetnu 1976 na Polka festival neb rekli, to to bylo jako ye stare vlasti vesele a hezky se pobavili.

Nedivno jsem detla zajimavor zpravu v novinach, ktera myslim, to bude zajimat i dtenate. TYka se to siamskjech dvojdat (cleveat) narozenYch v roce 1953 v Bangkoku, Thailand. Rodide devdat byli chudi a tudit se deti zrekli. Tehdy mantele Ellis a Florence Atkinsovi z USA vyslanectvi se o ptipad zajimall a dali devdatka ptivesti sem do Ameriky. V Chicagu, lekat dr.

Lester Dragstedt se pokusil je oddlit sebe a zachranit jim tivot. Byla to prvni operace toho druhu a byla zdatila, ttebate dvojeata byla srostla ptedni easti hrud niho kog e a doh) a jests meta spolet,na jatra, coz komplikovalo ptipad. Peed tim tadna oddelena siamski dvojeata neptetila podobnou operaci. Po operaci mantels Atkinsovi si devdatka adoptovali

13. SRPNA 1975 ac meli sve dtyti deti jil odrostle.

MinulY tYden tento dobrY Mita& zeIntel ve veku 81 let v Chicagu.

Dvojeata mely y dervnu 22 let! obe vychodily De Anzo College v Cuper tino, Calif. kde se seznamily s mutt za ktere se nedavno provdaly a 째be normalnim tivotem. Jiste je to 'Magni ptipad, le ano?

Kdyi se konala &la:most otevieni nove budovy Sokola a SPJST du 154 ye Ft. Worth nedavno, tak ukazovali na televizi pekne obraz ky teto sine a tet i nektere pfitom no hosty. (nova, ktery tidil program, mel velmi peknou fed o tato slavnosti a vge pekne a srozumitelne vyslovoval. Bylo to pane a jiste jim ze srdce ptejente mnoho ftspechit v novena domove a v ge nejlepgi do dalgich let.

KROU2EK eF.SKYCH i'EN V DALLAS Nage dervencova schfize se nam pekne vydatila za ptitomnosti 28 dlenek a tech hostti: pani Nachtigalovo,, dcera na gi sestry Nesudoye; pani A. Staglikova, sestra e'enky Move a pak take paha Bartoge. Melia nas navgteva a picijd`te zase Te4tokrate byla navAteva tro chu mengi neb nektere elenky byly nemocrie a druhe zase byly na vYlete. Postradaly jsme je. Pied zahajenim schfize jsme povstaly abychom drtenim minuty ticha ucti ly pamatky zesnuleho pana cha Kovarnika, otce to na gi dlenky M. Noskove. Necht` je mu texaska, zeme lehka.

Sestra L. Pavelkovi pfeeetla pro tokol z posledni schfize a take totedten byl clekovnY dopis od sestry Kopecks za listky od sester zaslane ji behem nemoci a sdeluje. to se pekne uzdravuje. Pfeeten listek od mantelft Zvo/ankovYch zasla nY z 6eskoz'ovenska se vzpominkou na sestry v Kroutku, za kterY 0.kujeme Pak podana pokladni mit va sestrou R. Kopeekovou a ptedloten fleet, kterY Kroutek ma rlatit.

Za neptitomnosti sestry Zvolankoye nemohla. bYt podana zprava eestovniho fonclu, ale to nam sdeli pti g tic Na to byly vytizeny pozdravy od tech sester, ktere nemohly byt SPJST --

ye schedi ptitomny: sestra M. 'Inberna, sclelila, ze lituje, to nerritite piajit ,ale to opatruje nemocnou dceru pani Elnu Rogersovou, ktera neciavno podstoupila tetkou operaci sestra B. Tulsa, byla v nemocni ci a sestra H. Vrlova, .tarsi, take trochu churavela: sestra Ozymova neptig la,, protote bylo trochu, velke vedro a sestra Janeekova, byla v praci a pak take prase na 4. der.. vence oslavovala s rnantelem jejich 49. vyrodi mantelstvi. k demut Krou tek jim srdedne gratuluje. Sestra R. Kopedkova podala zpravu o chy stanem zajezdu do Palo Duro Canyon v srpnu. Vysvetlila . to se sestry Kroutku rozhodly ptidat se k vhsrave, kterou bude ifidit pani Edna Phillips od agentury stejneho jmena a to se vyjede 16. srpna a vrati se 17. srpna. Nekolik elenek se ptiblasilo, to se pojedou vat La drama 'Texas" v Amarillo v ty day. Doufame, to se budou mit dobte a gt`astne se zas vrati Na ucteni pamatky pana Kovarnika darovali do kasy peknou sumu Jim a Liddie Pavelkovi; na ucte pamatky pana Kovarnika da.rovaly dastku do cestovniho fondu pani Nachtigalove a sestry Pkikrylova a Kalichova. Diky vgem za dary. Narozeniny v srpnu mail sestry Huckova, Houtvidkova, Herstalova, Zvolankova, Nemcove, Steinerova. A v zati budou mit sestry: Schweizerova, Hamuskova, To berna, Blatna, Curryova, Pettikova, Foltova, Malikove, a Kalichova. Zazpivaly jsme jim "k`astne narozeniny"a poptaly vte dobre.

Jelikot nage sestra Hemtalova, je nagi "nejmlaclgi' dlenkou" tak jsme ji poctily tim, to jsme vgechny povstaly a potleskem ji ptaly to nejto jests hodne dlou leptI. ho bude moci dochazet mezi nas do srhiizi Kroutku. Musim jests stlelit, to jsme byly opravdu rady, to po delgi dohs jsme zas uvidely mezi nom'. sestru Evelyn eecbanovou a tet Vo.7. sovou a Curryovou a doufame, to budou zase dochazei-, pravidelne mezi nos. Hostitelky pro dervenec byly sestry: Bartiogova Vossova, Valdikova, IYu gkov(i a Blat 7

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26 na. Obed byl dobrk a srdeene dekujeme za pohoSteni. TeZ diky ses tf Bartkove z kvetiny, ktere pfi nesla na, ozdobeni stohl Byla to pekna .-ch.fize a hezky jsme se pobavily. Litovaly jsme ale, ze sestra M. Noskova nebyla plitomna pro p(hte'bi jejiho otce a telime se, tie v zati ji zase uvidime v jejim Made jako dopisujic ta)emnice Krotd ku. Tak sestry, nezapometite na schfizi, ktera se bude konat dne 4. zit...if, protOge pies srpen manic dovolenou. Na shledanou 4. zo,ti na sokolovne.

Anetka Houdkova .----SPJST-

OSVETA CISLO 38. KOVAR Mena redakce, bratri, sestry a 'derail!

Nejdfive srdeenk pozdrav vaem Uz jsem tak davno nepsala, ze nevim, jak bych zaeala.

Pohoda je jako v dervenci cho a krasne se dela seno a 'maize' je prave take v pravk eas.

Zase nam odeAla jedna elenka, spolusestra Berta Kalinova. ktera, narn bude moc chybet, neb byla moc napomocna, kdyi se neco podatilo v sini. Podrobnosti jsou v resolueni soustrasti.

Zaolna se mradit a mokia, nejakk ten "shower" dostaneme.

Se sesterskkm pozdra,vem Mary Atepanova itAD

Stryk, Elaine 01§ovskk, Della Thompson a Lannell Coppock (irkchny v Austin) ;dve sestry, pani Ophelia Kahanek a pani Lillie 813htala, obe ye Smithville; sedm vnou eat a jine pfibuzne.

Pozustale rodine vyslovujeme na si uptimnou soustrast a zemiele at' svalo vedne sviti. test budit jeji pamatce zachovana!

Mary Stepan Lillie Evicic Emma Stolle Resolueni vkbor ---SPJST--RESOLUCE SOT_TSTR ASTI

My, nine podepsank resoludni vkbor fadu Dubovk haj, c. 126, Ross, pfejeme vyslovit uptimnou soustrast sestfe Terezii Markove nad odchodem jejiho mileho manOlela, a na,§eho spolubratra,

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RESOLUCE SOUSTRASTI My, nice podepsank resoluoni vkbar tadu Osveta eislo 38, Kova', pfejeme si vyslovit za na p tad, uptimnou soustrast pozOstale rodine nad ztratou jejtch drahe maminky, man ielky. stafenky a nasi spolusestry, BERTHY KALINA ktera zemfela v Austin Holy Cross nemocnici Byla pochovina v pondeli rano 7. eervence z katolickeho kostela ye Smithville. Rev. Clyde Holtman vykonal pobtebni obfady v kostele I na hfbitove "Oak Hill."

Zemfela sestra byla po mnoho rokfi SPJST zdejailio fadu a byla dobrou elenkou. Draha zemula zanechala zde zarmoncenehn mantela Karla Kam': dva syny, Karla ml. ve Smithville, a Kahn v Stafford; etyfi dcery, pani Margaret

JOHN J. 5IARKA 'Mark zemtel v sobetu dne 2. srpna v nemocnici ve West, Texas, v fictyhodnem veku 93 let.

Bratr Marek byl 'Menem to,du Dubovk haj, po mnoho let a byl velice tinny, poked mu zdravi dovolilo.

Pohfebni °Wady se konaly v pondeli 4. srpna ye dye hodiny 7 Bratrskeho kostela za siuzeb Rev. Albert Michalik a Gordon Hejl. Pohiten byl na "West Brethren" hfbitove.

Bratr Marek zanechava zde truth lid manfelku Terezii ye West a sest ru Antonia Marek v oeskoslovensku ; take synovce John a Johnnie Kasik a netete, pani Elsie Stunkard a pani Lillian Urbanovskk.

Lest budi2 Tvoji pamatce zacho bratfe.

Za tad Dubovk haj• Ben A. Kudelka Joe Dujka Eugene J. Gerik Resoluen! vkbor

Ve stredu 13. srpna, 1075 Karel Jaromir Erben

(1811 — t1870) Letos v listopadu tomu bude 105 let od ilmrti Karla Jaromira Erbena, velkeho deskeho basnika, spi sovatele, narodopisneho sboratele, historika, politika a slavisty.

Erben se narodil v rodine kerneslniska a podkrkonaskeho pismaka v Miletine v severxiich 6echich 7. listopadu 1811. Po absolvovani gym nasia v Hradci Kralove a filosofic kkch a pravnich studiich v Praze se stal v roce 1837 praktikantem u mestskeho soudu praiskeho; v soukromi z lasky k narodnim deJinam, se zabkval historii a narodoptsetn.

V tuto dobu se seznamil s Frantiikern Palakkm a stal se jeho spolupracovnikem pfi sbirani materlalu pro Palackeho "Dejiny naroda acskeho." Kdyi po opuiteni soudni slutby Erben pracoval jako sekretat Leskeho musea v Kralovske spoleenosti nauk, tak konal /Imo he studijni testy po eeskem yenkove, registruj*'c a zpracovavajic archivni materialy, cod pozdeji bylo podnetem jeho vydavatelske elnnosti. V. roce 1848, jet ottisl absolutismem jak v zemich RakouskoUherska (kde smell Metternicha) tak i tempt v cele Evrope, Erben byl stoupencent nazoril Palackeho.

Tehdd Erben byl Menem Narodniho vkboru, delegatem a jednim z organizator0 Slovanskeho sjezdu a redaktorern liberalnich Pratakkch novin. Roku 1851 se stal archivatern mesta Prahy, v roce 1855 p4sobil jako redaktor easopisu Ohzor a v roce 1864 byl jrnenovan teditelem pomocnkch fits.d0 praiskkch cirri kr;neene existenene gaitstil svou rodinu. Ad v §edesatkch letech zancchal prate ye vetejnem Zivote, zdeastnil se je§te v roce 1367 manifestaeniho zdjezdu do Moskvy. contra Panslavismu. Zemfel 21. listopadu 1870 v Prue.

Erbeneva literarni tvorba se skla basnictvi, sbeda, ze tti ratelstvi a y ydavatelstvi v oblas ti literarni historie a dejepisu. Vtchodiskem jeho poeticke einnosti byly studie lidovkth pisii (v6etne naineW a ostatnich plodfi lidova slovesnosti. Kdyt. jak ji g zmineno, y e venkovskkch archivech hledal stinnk material pro Palackeho, lent psal Dejiny, sbiral pfitom pisne, tikadla, pohadky bale a povesti. Jeho basne syntetizuji lidove rnrasni nizory v tematickftb celcich Ohre.'

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27 important that we know how to spell the one we wish to use.

SPRAVA — means administration, or SPRAVKA, which is to repair; or SPRAVITI, which means to fix or to repair.

Ex.: Statni spriva Se umistona v Austinu.

Strojnik provedl sprivitu na prae ce.

Podafilo se mu spravit

ni6enYch obecne lidovYmi tivotnimi situacemi. Jsou to naptiklad vztahy mezi maCcou a ditetem, problemati ka viny a Lrestu, pocit samoty a oplittenosti, lidska touha poznat budoucnost a podobne. Erben te&il tyto prob:emy na principech yyplY vajicich z jeho ptesvedeeni o ptisnYch a na lidech nezmenitelnYch zakonech, jimit je fizen vesmir.

Pro zobrazeni vedne lidskYch kon Lekce osmnactit — Lesson 18 fliktii mu nejlepe vyhovovala forZIPS iVA means "report". Ex.: Correcting some often -- made ma balad, v nicht' Uspornost popiPan teditel podal zprivu o ikole. sovYch sh id: mu urnotnila vyjAdtit errors.

In this le sso n, we will deal (Using both words: Vedouci Usttedni my glenku vzestupnym dia with some errors that are freqently spravy podal podrobnou orsivu logem mezi postavami techte del.

Lye Zinnostl.

EpickY charakter jeho basni tu pri- made by Czechs in Texas.

UMET — MOHU KDE — KAM torn tvcri schednou cestu k zachyUMET means "to know how to These 2 words are probably misg ceni vYvoje konfliktu a zrani my -lenky.Erbovatiemodavy- used more than any other. We fre- do things". It must not be conquently hear, "Kde jde?" This is fused with MOHU. Ex.: Umite mlu nika osobytosti svirho stylu, wrong.

To indicate the physical ac- vit &sky? Ten Novel neural miat' jit z celeho ptedchazejiciho basnickeho vYvoje, anetio +ech ob- tion of going somewhere, the word le& Until hat na klavir?

MOHU means "I may", indicatlasti lidove rnluvy, na ptiklad lido- KAM is used: Kam jde'S? Kara jeNrYch ceeni, expresivnich vazeb, v deg ? The word KDE indicates a ing permission.

Ex.:Mohu jet s viral? — May I nicht ideova koncentrace dosahuje stationary situation, and cannot be go with you? sveho vrch):u. Ver ge tohoto v9znam used to indicate physical action.

Ano, mohu vim to Mei. neho basmka jsou hudebni a vyu- Ex.: Kde to je? Kde bydlite? Kde je In colloquial speech "mohu", and tivaji hojne zvukomalby. Souhr- nadraii?, etc. And using KAM, "rtiniou" may be used for maim, nem jsou tedy jeho brine typicky we say the following: Kam pojedeeeske; v jejich ideove hloubce na- te veeer? Kam pfijdete po divadle? mohou.)

NESMIM NEMUSIM Kam jste sli po zabave? etc. All jdeme koteny, ktere je spojuji s Nemusirn means "I 'need not — you need to remember is whether vahami oeilepgich na-odui I don't have to". you are indicating action or not. kultury o zaklachrich otazkach ti Nesmim means "I must not."

SEM — JSEM vota a snuti jedince i naroCa. v SMfT We call words like these homominukuiti, v basnikove dobe a k r-3Ynyms; they sound the same but Smet means "to be allowed to" koliv v bucloucnosti.

Takovy charakter tedy ma skveli have entirely different meanings. Smim — I may Erbenova basnicke sbirka "Kytice" In English, some homonyms are: SmiA — you may there, their, they're, bear, bare; Smi — he (she) may z povesti narodnich. Ta krome Smime — we may and 'close, clothes. vodni basne ol3sahuje 12 balad kte SEM means "here" or `to here", Smite — you (pl.) may re cznikaly posturme v letech etyticatYch a zejrnena v roce 1$51 a with ACTION. Ex.: reera pri jell Smeji — they may Ex.: Smim koulit? — Smite.

1852 .Cellcova sbirka byla vydana sem. Pojd' sem! Dojeli sem k`ast knitne v roce 1853 (v dobe Bacho- ne. All of these involved action Smim vas doprovodit. — Nemusite.

EXERCISE va absclutismu), nektere zc zmine in coming or getting here.

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Wednesday, August 13, 1975

DANCE

DANCE

Lodge Pokrok 88, Houston

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Houston, Texas

LODGE POKROK DALLAS

WEST 15th and BEALL STRFETg

NO. 84

Saturday, August 16th Knights of Dixie Reservations:

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Sunday, August 17th Annual Homecoming

Jodie Mikula's Band of Ennis DANCE TIME: 8:30 P.M. TO 12:30 A.M. (DRAWING FOR 3 SETS OF DANCE TICKETS)

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Friday, Aug. 15 — Private party Sunday, Aug. 31—Straten Reunion Saturday, Sept. 6 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor; 8:30 p.m.

—SPJST--

Lodge No. 9, Snook

Saturday, Aug. 16 — BeckmannPrihoda-Caldwell double wedding reception and dance Sunday, Aug. 24 — Firemen's Barbecue and dance; serving from 11 to 1; auction begins at 1 p.m. dance, with music by the Music Masters, 4 to 8 p.m. The youth club will have a Country Store at this celebration ,

--SPJST -

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Sunday, Oct. 26 — Celebration and grand opening of new lodge home.

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall)

Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Regular lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16 — Jerry Heisler 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 gulations: Dresses and pant. suits for women; men: no blue jeans).

SPJST

Lodge No 25, Ennis ( Saturday, Aug. 23 -- Texas Dutchmen r) 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.

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Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 16 — Tommy Vanek Saturday, Aug. 30 — Rotney Play Boys —SPJSTLodge No. 35, Elk

Saturday, Aug. 16 — Versatiles Saturday, Aug. 23 The Starlites Saturday, Aug. 30 -- The Social Combinations

Wednesday, August 13, 1975

Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Lodge No. 80, Holland

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

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 Sunday, Sept. 7 — Lodge meeting at 2 p.m., followed by a Dance: The Moods of Country Music

—SPJST---

No. 40, Hillje Saturday, Aug. 10 — Triumphs Wednesday, Aug. 20—Before School Dance; music by The Barons Saturday, Aug. 30 -- Battle Dance Hidden Image & Albatral — SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Lodge

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 (Dress p olicy: Ladies: dresses onl y : men: no blue jeans).

—SPJST--

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Aug. 16--Sulak reunion Saturday, Aug. 23—Mynar-Grones wedding reception and dance Saturday, Aug. 30 — Kaluza-BaJer wedding reception and dance Tuesday, Sept. 2 — Youth Club meeting, 7 pm.

Sunday, Sept. 7 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.; refreshments served SPJST --

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) 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 —SPJSTLodge No. 74, Lovelady 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).

—SPJSTLodge No. 81, Needville

Social night at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Public is invited.

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 84, Dallas eaturday, Aug. 16 — Jodie Mikula Monday, Aug. 18 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Ennis Country Polka Boys Monday, Sept. 15 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston 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) Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Ellinger Combo Friday, Sept. 12 — Country-Western Dance — Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt; men — no jeans, shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is I

special 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.

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Saturday, Aug. 16 — Lodge dance, Joe Krivanek's Rhythmaires Saturday, Sept. 6—St. Paul Church Dance; Jody Mikula's Orch.

Reg. lodge meeting 2nd Sunday, each month; Ladies' Circle meets 2nd Thursday, each month.

Wednesday, August 13, 1975 Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizke Saturday, Aug. 23—The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Saturday, Aug. 30 — Eric Honza of Ennis (Lodge meeting was changed from the 10th to the 3rd of Aug.) —SPJSTLodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Aug. 30 — Glynn Dee & His Travelers SPJST meeting every second Sunday of month.

Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

Lodge No. 142, Houston Tue new lodge building is now open and available for any weddings, showers or parties. For information & reservations call 8620079 or 861-6822. .—SPJSTLodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Aug. 23 — Leon "Pappy" Selph (C/W music) Saturday, Sept. 6 —Henry Reika (polka music) Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Aug. 17 — Monthly lodge meeting, adults and youth, 1:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 501 N. Delaney, LaMarque.

Bring covered dishes and pastries. Games will be played following the meeting.

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Lodge No. 174, Rockdale Friday, Sept. 19 — Regular lodge meeting, 7 p.m. at Haus Bavaria meeting room. There will not be a meeting in August —SPJSTLodge No. 176, Northwest Houston Monthly meetings every second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

—SPJSTLodge No. 177, Academy 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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