Vestnik 1975 08 20

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

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 33 AUGUST 20, 1975

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Sunday, August 10 we attended the 20th anniversary of the dedication of their lodge home (Linden Hall) or "Slovanska Lipa" as it is known in Czech. It was 20 years ago this August when a busload of fellow members came from Lodge No. 88 in Houston to help Lodge No. 66 get a boost forward.

When we arrived on that date we found such a large gathering present that the committees at Lodge 66 admitted they had not expected the large turnout. Certainly their growth from that date on has been notable as Sister Annie Hanus writes in her letter.

Some pictures we took accompany her letter.

We enjoyed the afternoon very much amid the friendly members and regret that we did not have the opportunity to get more pictures of workers and officers such as Brothers West, Otto Harms, Youth Leader Libbie Parma, and others, and we feel certain they understand. Time seems to be too limited wherever we go and no matter when.

It is always a pleasure to step out the back door of Linden Hall and take a look at the flag pole in back of the building with a base made out of rocks received from every state of our U.S. The couple who had much to do with this project and the base of the flag pole is on a picture we have in stock here in our files

SCHOOL Still sits the school house by the A ragged beggar sleeping; Around it still the sumachs grow And blackberry vines are creeping.

—Whittier to school in a summer But morn, orn, Oh, it drives all joy away!

Oh, Under a cruel eye outworn, The little ones spend the day— In sighing and dismay.

—Blake The whining schoolboy, with his satchel And shining morning face, creeps like a snail Unwillingly to school.

—Shakespeare at the printshop and we are reprinting it in this issue. They are Bro. Otto and "Maminka" Sis. Matilda Hanus and the dedication wreath. Between our elderly members and our youth, there seems to be NO generation gap and this is always evident at Lodge No. 86! * * In this week's editorial we wish to call your attention, ESPECIALLY THE COLLEGE STUDENTS (both junior college and university) to the various courses being offered in the study of the Czech language within our State of Texas. You young people, attending our institutions of higher learning,

may wonder why these lines are being written, however, being the editor of our bilingual SPJST Vestnik I am amazed at the numerous requests for the information about Czech lessons, Czech language courses and other things which the writers, after so many years, are seeking.

Here is a good example: A call was received by this office by mother requesting informatiim about how her children (three of them) could learn the language they once knew so that they could, at least somewhat understand their grandparents. There is no easy answer, however, if you have enough resolve and really do wish to learn the Czech language there is a way! Take a course at some college, if possible, and as a personal note, if you really desire to learn, YOU are the most important person involved!

Do not overlook opportunities which exist now and, for instance, did not exist when your editor was a youth, escape you! Read all of the letters about various registrations for the courses and take advantage of them NOW. There is a future in ALL languages and, above all, learn the English language perfectly, for it is the language of our United States, and, of course, any additional language you master is an additional asset to your intellect. Now is the time

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HERALD Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of Au g ust 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THL STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76891 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

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

Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MAREK Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hamm, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; 741-18'74 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 ERNEST J. HANKA, Dist. V AC 713 529-3019 & 529-3010 (Office) Res: 862-5744 6759 Cindy Lane, Houston 77008 MATT S. VANES, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 78411

Wednesday, August 20, 1975

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

DISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Clunn Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm MienIke, V.-Chmn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrahanek, Sec'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Krlstinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Harms, 2525 3A T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Nranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE

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

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

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

Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopok, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 877; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. AC 314 8'75-7720 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph. AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, ; 0126 Moorberry Lu. Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55, Jourdanton, Tx. 78026 Ph.: AC .512; 784-3202

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DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I

Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane.

Bryan. Tx. 77801 — Ph.: AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Elinkovsky. 1503 E. Central Ttmple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 7734801 DISTRICT III Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rr., Iti. 5 Ennis, Tx. 75119 — AC 214; 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway. 2314 Droxiord, Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1, Box 150 Rosenberg, 23z 10 enberg, Tx. 7747, •— Ph.: AC DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 FloresviVe, Tx. 78114 AC 512; 393-2036 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unlees sufficient postage is attached. Th s includes pictures.

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

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Deadline for material to be accepted tot the following Issue Is Thursday.

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to plan your language future; read the letters from the University of Houston, and the junior colleges in Texas. * * Remember the first fall meeting of the SPJST — District ri at Taylor, August 24th, with Lodge No. 29 hosting at the American Legion Hall in Taylor. * * Lodge 154 pictures and write-up

next week. We had hoped to have the pictures and write-up of the dedication of the new home of Lodge No. 154 (Eagle Mountain Athletic Center) in this issue, however, we did not receive the material in time to include it in this issue, so we will delay our editorial comments pertaining to same for next week along with the other material. * * Here we would remind our members and interested parties that the recommendations for changes in our SPJST Constitution and ByLaws will be due before we realize it. It is time that these ideas and recommendations for changes were considered in your local lodge meetings and, if there are any, should be forwarded to the secretary of our By-Law Committee, Mrs. Thelma Hrncir, 108 E. Ligustrum, Robstown, Texas 78380 and also printed in the Vestnik.

Keep this in mind so that this matter does not pass you by! They will be meeting in the fall and our convention is approaching! * * On page 1, Czech section, of this issue is the picture we have promised and have been wanting to publish for some weeks but could not find enough space. We feel it will be of interest to our readers and that it is self-explanatory.

—SPJSTNEWSBRIEFS

Edwin Joe ("Jake") Morris, 59, passed away in his home in Seymour on Monday morning, August 11th. Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour on Wednesday, August 13th. Edwin Morris was a brother of SL President Nick A. Morris. * * Mikeska-Siptak Reunion

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

Wednesday, August 20, 1975

.5tefrteste Zort9e

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Workers: The contest is over, the winners have been announced and the results are most gratifying. During July we received 226 applications for $807,500 of life insurance for a total of 2,288 applications for $8,345,500 of insurance written this year.

Congratulations to District I, who has joined District II in meeting their 1975 sales quota.

Top Sales Representatives of the Month are: District 1 - Daniel Schaefer District 2 -- Chester Shmoldas District 3 - Johnnie Krizan District 4 - Stanley Broz District 5 -- E. E. Cameron District 6 - Adolf Motal District 7 - Helen Pavelka Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SR Weeks • Helen Hegwood 540 539 Della Kadlecek 198 Chester Shmoldas Willie Dusek 104 Patsy Baca 73 Jeanette Peterson 71 Agnes Lesak 64 Ladis Navratil 44 38 Daniel Schaefer 29 Roy Hranicky 29 James Pavlicek 16 Betty Zwerneman 16 Henry West 16 Mildred Horak Tillie Helmcamp 12 Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: Months SR 163 Frank C. Sacky 163 J. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub 151 Bessie Franek 146 Anna Milan 145 143 Johnnie Krajca 139 Anna Hejl 139 James Pavlicek 132 Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood 131

VESTN1K Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek A. J. Bristik Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Louis Hanus Thelma Hrncir Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Liilia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochazka Adolf Metal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky James Mogonye Frances Olexa Stanley Broz Dorothy Chervenka Helen Filipp Lois Haile Edward Mazanee Ruby Pavelka Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Anne Monroe Ray Moore Amelia Pokorny Henry West Georgia Lostak Rudolph Matejka Betty Zwerneman Estelle Grossman Alice Hafner George Ruppert Alvin Schuetz Charisle Svetlik Raymond Volcik Melvin Skrabanek E. E. Cameron Donnie Victorick Franklin Bravenec Norma Cavanaugh Frank Dolezal Joe Hadash

125 124 123 117 115 115 114 113 110 109 103 100 93 91 82 82 66 61 57 55 4'7 43 31 30 29 26 26 23 22 16 15 14 11

9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

Pearl Hanka 2 Lydia Hendrick 2 A. L. Hilsher 2 Mary Laznovsky 2 Alvin Sefcik 2 * * INSURANCE WRITTEN JULY 1 to 31, 1975 Sales Repr.

Lodge

Norma Andel 24 Patsy Baca 88 Alice Banning 47 J. C. Baty 85 Ruby L. Bolton 47 Franklin Bravenec 88 A. J. Bristik 88 Stanley Broz 160 E. E. Cameron 170 Norma Cavanaugh 20 Frank Dolezal 88 Willie Dusek 177 Mollie Ewell 169 Lillian Finn so Bessie Franek 175 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 Estelle Grossman 174 Joe Hadash 50 Pearl Hanka 88 Louis Hanus 88 Ernest Haskovec 25 Anna Hejl 48 Helen Hegwood 88 Tillie Helmcamp 88 Lydia Hendrick 88 A. L. Hilsher 88 John Hilsher 88 E. E. Holub 35 Mildred Horak 13 David Ivicic 80 R. C. Junek 9 Della Kadlecek 88 Robert Kimball 35 Frank Klinkovsky 47 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Joe Krivanek 92 Johnnie Krizan 6 Ruth Krizan 6 Mary Laznovsky 135 Agnes Lesak 88 Lowrina Lindemann 88 Georgia Lostak 91 Shannon McMakin 48 John Mach 35 Annie Mae Marek 13 Daniel R. Marek 174 Clifton Martinets 80 Rud. Matejka 39 Alvin Melnar 142 Agnes Miculka 88 Wm. Miculka 27 Evelyn Mikeska 88 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 Anna Milan 154 Janelle Mogonye 18 Ray Moore 66 Adolf Motal 32

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Ins.

$9,000 1,500 3,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 3,000 2,000 115,000 10,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 1,000 5,000 3,000 11,000 4,000 2,000 3,000 1,000 2,000 59,000 4,000 5,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 2,009

4,000 1,000 10,000 10,000 22,000 2,000 11,000 25,000 2,000 1,000 11,000 1,000 4,000 2,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 10,500 3,000 1,000 500 20,000 30,000 3,000 2,000 2,000 12,000

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4 Ladis Navratil 87 Alvin Nesuda 25 Daniel Nors 66 168 Melba Novosad Mrs. F. K. Olexa Donna R. Parker 154 117 Helen Pavelka 66 James Pavlieek 160 Diana Pelzel Jeanette Peterson 18 Emil Petr 84 Miroslav Petrusek 44 29 Amelia Pokorny Jerry Prochaaka 05 17 Prank Ryehlik Pete Sablatura 40 79 Frank C. Sacky Daniel Schaefer 141 Willie Schovajsa 33 Alvin Sefeik 173 Chester Shmoldas 74 Melvin Skralaanek 17 Jeanette Smith 66 Marcia Sulak 174 15 Charlsie Svetlik Jerry Tomastik 177 Sidon Tumis 142 Matt Vanek 32 Andrew J. Vavra 17 9 Donnie Victorick Raymond Volcik 54 Stanley Vrla 130 Henry West 66 Vallie Z a vodny 47 Betty Zwerneman 13

4 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 18 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 5 1 6

35,000 7,000 4,000 1,000 5,000 10,000 21,000 1,000 1,000 12,000 3,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 31,000 1,000 5,000 92,000 5,000 1,000 10,000 10,000 1,000 10,000 4,000 1,000 25,000 1,000 5,000 18,000 1,000 10,000

Wednesday, August 20, 1975

LODGE NO. 66, WACO, (LINDEN HALL) CELEBRATE 20th ANNIV. OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR LODGE HOME

Seated, L to R: Three members who 20 years ago put together their finances and energies to help Lodge No. 66 grow - Brothers J. Simeik, F. Parma and Ed. Mazanec (chairman, PC). (Two others, Brothers Narovee and Anton Mazanec were not present). Standing: Sister Annie Hanus, reporter; Brother Emil Hanus, president; Sister Darlene Engelke, secretary; Brother Linn Pescaia, (publisher of the Vestnik), and State Field Manager Silas Smith.

226/$807,500 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Ilejny, Vice President Supreme Lodge, SPJST --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held its meeting on Sunday, August 10th, presided over by President Emil Hamm, beginning at 2:35 p.m.

Robert Leggott and Lillian Perez recited the pledge of allegiance, and lodge motto.

Visitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Denison, Sr., Mrs. Albin getter, Mrs. Louise Mueller of Houston, Mr. and Mrs.

August Birthday Celebrants of Lodge 66, Waco. Holding the cake is Janice Stanislay. Others sharing the honor are, L to R: Sisters Lillie Mae Nors, Mary Urbanek, Collette Pavelka, and Brother Frank Miller.

Linn Pescaia of the Cechoslovak Publishing Co., publishers of the SPJST Vestnik, Brother and Sister Rudy Sefcik, editor of the Vestnik.

We hope all of you will visit us again soon.

All lodge officers were present.

The July minutes were approved as read.

Brother Silas Smith complimented those who worked on the bar and other jobs; Brother Vernetti who fixed and planned the lighting system; Brother Emil Hanus and Brother James Pavlicek who cut down the dead trees in back of the hall, and Brother Frank Parma, for his outstanding

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6 Paul Nesloney came at night to chaperone the boys. Some of the teen-age youth helped at camp: Robert Leggott, Steven Stanislav, Theresa Vernetti, Margaret Pavlicek, and Patricia Stanislay.

The club also went to Six Flags and there were 41 youngsters making the trip. The club has been busy and active this summer and now it is back-to-school time again. The club will have a games night at the September meeting.

Sister Smith reported on the Entertainment Committee activities: Harold Strand's orchestra was selected to play for dancing following the meeting and social at our 20th anniversary celebration of Linden Hall.

Sister Smith said the committee decided to have ladies to bring sandwiches and a dessert for the social after all lodge meetings in order to have enough food to serve everyone. It is embarrassing to run out of food, as we did at the July meeting, so to avoid this happening we thought this would be the best way. The lodge will furBrother and Sister Otto Hanus at th e base of the flag pole at Lodge 66. nish chips, pickles, and the drinks.

We wish to thank Brother James job of remodeling the bar and Monday night, August 4th.

Brother Frank Parma thanked Pavlicek who furnished the "cold area. It is very nice, Brother Parma, you did an excellent job plan- Brother Emil Hanus for getting the keg" for the July meeting. ning and constructing the project. use of a truck and air compressor On September 16, 1906, Lodge Brother Smith complimented those from Dietz Memorial Co., also an 66, was organized, so we will celewho served on the Board of Trus- employee who fixed the drain brate our 69th anniversary at the tees. They are all good workers pipes from the coolers into the September meeting. There will also and get the job done even when floor and sealed them in. Also be an initiation ceremony for all Brother Smith cannot be there; Brother Tim LTrbanek, employed at new members, who have not been anything that comes up is taken a lumber company who helped se- initiated into Lodge 66. New memcare of and also the Entertainment lect items and donated the plastic bers accepted in August are: April Committee members who do an covers over the lights at the bar. Michelle Kasak, Donna J. Fox, Isn't it great to have members Rhonda Suzanne Reiman, Emil excellent job. Brother Smith said Linden Hall has progressed be- who work in positions, have the John Reiman, Carrie M. Reiman, cause of loyal workers who al- talent and ability, come out to David F. Zrubek, Cadee Marie Suways are ready to do what they do their jobs at the hall when you lak, Laura A. Zrubek, Mary Kay can and do not give up when need them. Lodge 66 is so fortunate Weinberger, David J. Urban, Joan things look like they are at a to have members who can rise to E. Talsma, Stacey W. Mueller, standstill; they look ahead and any project that comes up and are Ruby May Malone, Morris F. Makeep going. Some of those work- willing to do these jobs. We owe lone, Juanita Kadlubar, Velma Lee ers are still working today, holding a lot of thanks to these members Beavers.

Transferring in: Paul Nesloney jobs in the lodge such as Brother and we want them to know we apand Sister Frank Parma, Brother preciate what they do. It is mem- from Lodge No. 35, Elk. Welcome to Lodge 66! and Sister Leslie Dungan, Brother bers like them who keep Lodge It was voted to send a memorial and Sister Emil Hanus. Brother 66 and Linden Hall on the move gift in honor of Sister Annie PavSmith said there are others who and growing in every way.

Sister Parma gave the youth Reek, mother of Brother James are still active and in the lodge, who helped build Linden Hall, but club report. They attended a Dis- Pavlicek, to the West Rest Haven.

Health Committee Report: Sisthese people were there then and trict III Youth Council swimming are still here today, working for party at the West swimming pool ter Mazanec had sent a sympathy Lodge 66 and Linden Hall, still and also went to camp. There card to Sister Annie Soukup on were 35 youth at camp, three chap- the loss of her brother. looking ahead to the future.

Brother Smith had Sister En- erones: Sister Parma, Sister BarIt was reported that Enunitt Atgelke read the minutes of the bara Stanislav and Sister Lillian taway, son-in-law of Brother and Board of Trustees' meeting held Parma; Brothers Benito Leos and Sister Emil Hanus, was in the hos-

6 pital with a back ailment, also that Brother Ray Moore is an outpatient at the VA Hospital.

Karen Shelton has had a tonsilectomy the past week. Also Sister Helen Shelton had to return to the hospital for a second time after her recent surgery. She is at home and doing okay.

Sister Mazanec said the Cheer Committee had recently visited the Taylor Rest Home, delivering fruit and candy from their Cheer Basket Fund. Sisters Mazanec, Julienne Hensel, Mary Simcik and Edith Narovec carried the gifts and visited at the rest home.

Brother Rudy Sefcik spoke a few words. He told of a group coming by bus from Houston for the dedication of Linden Hall on August 28, 1955. Brother Linn Pescaia of West expressed his pleasure to be with us on our 20th anniversary.

President Hanus expressed his thanks to those members who had helped with the bar, lighting system and other work done, and to all those members who helped build Linden Hall, in any way. He asked that all those present stand and be recognized for all their help to accomplish a dream come true for Lodge 66 to have a lodge hall for meetings, socials, and entertainment. The hall has increased in size over the years. The membership has also increased from 45 members to over 1,500, at the present time. Each of you can feel proud knowing you have contributed in some way toward this growth of our lodge home; a place you can be proud to bring your family and friends to have a good time in friendship, fraternalism and brotherhood.

The door prize winner was Brother Silas Smith.

Members celebrating birthdays in August are: Sisters Mary Urbanek, Lillie Mae Nors, Janice Stanislav, and Collette Pavelka and Brother Frank Miller. Happy birthday to each of you. The cake was brought by Lori Slovak.

Our September lodge meeting will be on Sunday, September 14th.

Watch the Vestnik for more details.

Due to the first Monday being Labor Day the Board of Trustees and the Entertainment Committee will meet on Tuesday night, September 2nd, at 7 p.m. Don't forget the change.

Annie Hanus,

VESTNIK LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members: Every Tuesday we have a social and games at 7:30 p.m. Then on every second and fourth Wednesday of each month we have square dancing at 8 p.m. ATTENTION No square dancing in August! Our next square dancing will be held September 10th, at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 31st we were so happy to have thirty-five people, who are members of Lodge 74, at tend Camp Val Verde.

Our monthly meeting was held July 14th at 8 p.m. with twentysix members attending. We had a prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes of our last meeting were read and were approved as read.

The treasurer's report was read concerning our monthly expenses which were also approved.

The financial report was given about the dues accepted, the amount of insurance written, and the new members joining our lodge for the month of June; there were thirty-eight names read and they were all accepted.

We have been having large crowds attend our dances, good bands playing and on Saturday night, August 2, we had a battle dance. The Crockett Westerneers (a local band) battled the Diamonds from Huntsville. We had a large crowd in attendance. Our lodge president and his wife were at Camp Val Verde and also a lot of the other members from Lodge 74.

For our August 9th dance we broadcast directly from the lodge from 9 to 10:30 p.m. We do this once a month to let the radio listeners know about our activities.

I am so sorry I was late getting this writeup into the Vestnik, because 1 have been so far behind since the death of my mother, Mrs. Mary Temple. It really means something to lose a mother even at the age of 81 years. She was not a member of the SPJST, however, I just have to mention it, The Longview-Kilgore Lodge No. 178 (Pinewood Heritage) is just getting started; it is in District III, and our lodge president, Brother R. J. Hafner, visited and brought the lodge a good report; it seems they sure do have some good sales representatives and officers who are really going to work for a goal

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 On July 6th the Hafner-Blackstone reunion was held at Lodge 74, with some Lodge 74 members in attendance and I think they had about 75 relatives present.

Fraternally, Dorothy Smith, Recording Secretary -SPJST-

COURSES AT CAMERON, TAYLOR AND TEMPLE

CZECH

The August 6 and August 13 issues of the Vestnik described in detail the Czech language courses which Temple Junior College will teach on its Temple campus and at the extension centers in Cameron and Taylor.

If you are interested in any of

these courses you should contact Temple Junior College immediately.

To register or for more information, please call (817-773-9961) during weekdays from 8 to 12 a.m. or 1 to 5 p.m., or write to the Director of Admissions and Records, firemple Junior College, Temple, Texas 76501.

Fraternally, Calvin C. Chervenka -SPJ ST-

DISTRICT II FALL MEETING

All District II Members: This is a reminder that our fall meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall at Taylor, Sunday, August 24, starting at 2 p.m., with Lodge 29, Taylor, as host.

As most of you know, our fall meeting is held early in the year so the youth can take advantage of swimming and other outside activities that are available, and these are available near the American Legion Hall at Taylor.

Helmer Dahl will be playing the organ to entertain those of us who remain on the inside. I know you will enjoy hearing him play again and dance and sing to his music.

Families are asked to bring either salads or sweets. Other food (meat, tea, bread, etc), will be furnished by the district with the assistance of money donated from some of the lodges.

Our Supreme Lodge officers and editor are cordially invited to attend our meeting. Remember, there is a 5-minute limit to the speeches from our guests.

Hope to see you Sunday, Au. gust 24, at Taylor.

Fraternally, Alice Banning, TIC District II President

Wednesday, August 20, 1975

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CZECH CLASSES, SPRING '75 SEMESTER

Czech 132 Class held from 9 to 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., and Fri. L to R: Stephen Terry, Shirley Cyrinek, David Muras, Donna McMurray, Eugene Jamis, Gary Kocurek, Gary (last name unknown), Dianna Stalinsky, Teofil Halama (instructor), Ronald Prochazka, Jerry Sladek, and Joe Brezik.

Czech 132 Class held Mon., Wed., Fri., from 10 to 11 a.m. L to R: Gallen Buisson, Teofil Ha lama (instructor), Jaye Fellows, Joe Smesny, Michael Plaster, Patricia Cicherski, Bernard Kudelka, and Debra Kal lus. (The picture does not include three class members who were present and one who was absent, which makes a total of 11 students in this class. —Ed.) (Another picture on page 8) THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CZECH CLUB Dear Readers: As president of the University of Houston Czech Club (UHCC) I felt a debt of gratitude is owed to the SPJST for all the help it has given to Czech classes at the University of Houston during the past spring 1875 semester. The SPJST has

contributed much to the UH Czech students by way of helping them to understand the Czech language and its application in Czech communities.

A few of the activities of the UH Czech students should be mentioned. Besides meeting at Czech events and having a good time, Czech students also enjoyed many

7 new experiences. The spring '75 semester started out with 37 students taking Czech 132 and Czech 232. It seems as though each of these students got involved with some Czech event. On February 22 SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, presented the play "Ponocny Stourapo lasce mzoura." A group of 25 students and their families attended this presentation and thoroughly enjoyed the use of the Czech language and the authentic Czech costumes. Most of the students also enjoyed the accompanying dance.

April 19th was a busy day for the U of H Czech students. A group of about 15 was in Temple to tour the SPJST Supreme Lodge and Library, Archives and Museum and its historic beginnings of Czechs in Texas. That afternoon, the group was at the Czech student conference held at SPJST Lodge 29 in Taylor.

That ended the spring semester for us. Now is the time for the fall '75 semester at the University of Houston. There will be two Czech classes, a Czech 131 and a Czech 231 course. Early registration in July shows 18 students re g -isterdfohscure.Stdns who wish to register for the Czech classes may do so in regular registration, August 20-21, or during the drop and add on period, September 2 and 3. The courses are Czech 131 (first year Czech) section No. 1865, 8:30 to 10 Tues. and Thurs.

Czech 231 (second year Czech) section No. 1666, 10 to 11:30 Tues. and Thurs.

I only hope that more students register for the Czech classes so that they may continue forever.

Accompanying this article are the spring '75 class photos of the Czech 132 and 232 classes. I was unable to obtain the names of all the students so their names will have to be left out.

Fraternally, Jerry Henry Sladek, Jr. President, U of H Czech Club -SPJST-

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Czech 232 Class, from 11 to 12 a.m. on Mon., Wed., Fri. Standing: Teofil Halama, teacher. Seated, L to R: Mary Troy, Joe Musil, Carol McCabe, Jerry Brown, Ann Svajda, Lester Rader, Jo Ann Stransky, and Sophia Boobler. (Some students are missing on the photos due to absence and/or not included. All photos submitted by Brother Jerry Sladek, Jr., member of Lodge No. 88, Houston. —Editor).

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY The regular monthly meeting was held Wednesday night, the 13th, at 7:30 p.m. Brother Jerry Tomastik, president, presided at the meeting.

Reports of the various committee chairmen were heard, with a report from the Board of Trustees being given by Brother Bobby Heller. Brother Louis Driska reported that the game nights on Tuesdays have been successful.

It was decided that a cash donation be given to the youth for the District II August meeting to help defray expenses.

Sister Massey expressed her appreciation to the lodge for their invitation to host State Royalty, September 25, 1976.

New members accepted were: Karen Koenig, Bonnie Koenig, Julie Koenig, Joseph Koenig, Cathy May; James May, Doris McCorcle, Charley Busby.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held September 10th, with a covered dish supper to begin at 7 p.m. The business meeting will follow.

Fraternally, Annie Dusek, Reporter

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: Our monthly meeting for August was held on Friday night, August 1st, at 8:30 p.m. Youth members Joyce Wachsmann and Shirley Dobecka led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag.

Joyce then said the SPJST pledge.

There were 27 members present, and we had one guest, Alvin Soukup. President Krizan then asked the membership to stand in a few moments of silent tribute to our departed Brothers Raymond Vochoska and Louis Kostecka.

All officers gave their reports and all were approved as read. In the youth report, Sister Schuetz said the youth had a District III swimming party at the Playdium Pool in West on July 25th. They will go to the rest home on July 13th. The hall is rented for Friday night, August 15th, so the youth will go bowling at TSTI; on August 17th, the annual youth club outing will be held at Spivey's Crossing; the youth will have a cake sale at the Elm Mott Laundry on August 23. Sister Schuetz also reminded the members that State YAD will be held at the Temple High School on September

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 7th.

Birthdays for August include: Karen Hykel, Vicki Dulock, Larry Hromadka, Gary Parma, Pam Hykel, Delores Dolaecka, Shirley Dobecka, Georgia Wachsmann, Rose Uptmor and Fred Monthei.

Congratulations go out to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beseda who are the proud parents of a baby boy born July 18th.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards for the month of July: baby congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Berger, Mr. and Mrs. Blake Straten, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Beseda; birthday cards to Patty Dulock, Lillie and Raymond Hromadka, Peggy Dobecka, Robert Dobecka; get-well cards to Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, Lillie Marie Mynar, Christine Grellessel, Marvin Mynar, Jr.; sympathy card to the Raymond Vochoska family.

The Board of Trustees' report was given by Vice President Robert Dobecka. President Krizan then went over the results of our annual picnic held on Sunday, July 13th. The membership of Lodge No. 6 would like to thank the local merchants and everyone else for their donations to the picnic, and to thank all those who worked and helped make this picnic the success it was.

The membership voted on and accepted three new adult members and one new juvenile member into the Lodge No. 6.

The $2 door prize winner was Brother Fred Monthei. The $10 progressive door prize winner was Edward H. Smajstrla (not present); and the $5 progressive door prize winner was Anton A. Pustejovsky (not present). The meeting was adjourned until Friday night, September 5th, at 8:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann, Reporter -S PJ ST-

LIBRARY , ARCHIVES, MUSEUM More and more people are coming to see the SPJST Museum for a first-hand look at the many interesting and historical items we have here on display. We have just finished conducting a tour for a group of Hill County senior citizens who came in four Hill Junior College buses under the leadership of Mr. Alden Blanar

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HILL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS TOUR SPJST LAM DEPARTMENT

The Senior Citizens of Hill Count y at the SPJST Museum.

ill Junior College buses at the SPJST Museum in Temple.

Smith, coordinator of the Czech program at HJC, and also is very active in the Hill County Senior Citizens program. All visitors expressed themselves as being very pleased with our LAM Department. Several interesting things happened with one of the visitors finding a picture of her father that she didn't have and a display of her brother's early-day Sokol activities. Another met a co-worker of World War II while working in censorship, which made it a very enjoyable occasion for both, after these many years. your museum continues to grow

slowly but surely; hardly a day goes by without some addition to make it more interesting and when visitors see for themselves that ours is a quality museum, clean and modern in every way, they are happy to trust their heirlooms to our care and where they and these families will be given credit for donating the items. Why don't you donate something?

Visit your museum and see for yourself just what we have here and you will agree that your heirlooms will be better off here than at home hidden away. Here they will be helping to educate hundreds

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Fraternally yours, Otto Harms, Curator - SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH and FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: The Friendship Club had a very good turnout, Wednesday, and everyone was excited and pleased with our new facilities. Our guests, whom we enjoyed ha.ving with us, were Jewel Clark, Toni Miller, Mrs. May, Ralph L. Gribble and Rudy Wruble, plus quite a few school children still on vacation.

We were all happy to see Sister Theresa Miller who is back home now and doing real well after breaking her hip.

A sympathy card was sent to the Virgil Dockerys on the loss of his mother, and a birthday card was sent to Sister Helen Zich.

We extend sincere sympathy to our Supreme Lodge President Bro. Nick A. Morris and all the family on the sudden passing of his brother, Jake, of Seymour.

Hostesses for our next meeting, Wednesday, September 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. will be sisters: Joe Prochaska, Bessie Prochaska, Mary Ann Kozel, Janie Lane and Rose Million.

Sister Miller won the door prize.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to: Helen Zich, Martha Boenisch, Mary Jean Stoeppelman and Don Steinman, Jr. After the blessing everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and games followed.

Our lodge meeting Sunday was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan. After the regular procedure Brother Milan made welcome our visitors, Maria Prill, Patty Dockery and Virgil Dockery who was here from Isfahan, Iran and were extended our sympathy on the loss of his mother.

New members accepted are: Geraldine Brezina, Carolyn Sue Brezina, Gerald E. Parker, Tysen Anne Naughton and Louis A. Marusak. We make you welcome.

We extend our congratulations to Brother and Sister John and Raydeen Naughton on the arrival

10 of their daughter, Tysen Anne, on July 15. I see where she is already a member of our lodge.

We send our get-well wishes to Danny Suges who was in a freak accident and almost lost several fingers. Happy to report Sister Sally Milan is doing well after a short hospital stay; we also hope Brother Richard Hubenak (92) is getting better each day.

We wish a speedy recovery for Sister Martha Hejl who is in St. Joseph's Hospital undergoing surgery.

The youth club had 20 members and 3 guests present at their meeting which was held out at the lake with a picnic and swimming.

I'm sure their reporter will make an account of their meeting.

It was voted for our next meeting on September 14th, the members to bring a covered dish and the meat dish will be available and for a• small fee we will have dinner at 1:30 p.m. So join us.

Sister Vontilla Watson was our door prize recipient and she was not present.

I think everyone has just about recuperated after the big grand opening weekend and the enthusiasm is great. It was so satisfying seeing so many of our new members taking such an active part.

Like Brother Milan said, there aren't enough words to express our thanks to everyone for their long hours and many days of hard work.

Put on your dancing shoes and come out to our dance Saturday, August 30, at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with the Panther City Polka Boys.

Oh Saturday, September 8, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be a dance sponsored by St. Paul's Church with Jodie Mikula of Ennis furnishing the music.

Donations made to the building fund were by: Anonymous — — — $100.00 — $ 10.00 Florence Pribble — See the SPJST Entertainment Calendar for dates to remember.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey P.S. We were happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Reseda and Mr. and Mrs. Linhart, and I failed to get the other lady's name, of West, to stop by last Saturday to see our new home and they were very im-

pressed.

VESTNt K LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The monthly meeting was held Monday night, August 11th. All the names of new applicants put before the membership were accepted. Also the lodge has a new board member in the person of Gene Barcak. I'd like to thank the gentlemen I appointed to the balloting committee for helping with both ballots. Arnold Spencer, Alex Mendoza, Gene Barcak, Henry Knapick, A. J. Stayton, Bill Burford and, last, but not least, Ed Kloesel.

Ruth Duncan and I took care of the door prize drawing and birthdays since Helen Hegwood, King, Vicky and Vivian are on their way to Alaska, by car, to visit relatives there. Vincent and Vernon are staying with Grandma and Grandpa Joe Fusig while their kin are gone. From what I hear the Hegwoods are seeing a lot of beautiful country and having a good time. We had 37 birthdays and the refreshments for after the meeting were donated by Tim and Rosalee Kostom in honor of our lodge president, Brother Louis Harms' "39th" birthday. All in all, it was a good meeting and I was glad to see more people there than we have been having.

The reason that I was 1st vice president for the night is because Jeannette Eubank and her husband, Robert, are in Washington, D.C., for a week. Robert was awarded a scholarship by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The subject he will be studying will be: Liberty, Law and Virtue — The Thought and Times of the American Revolution. Congratulations Robert and I know you are both having a great time in our nation's capital.

The youth are really going to be busy this month and next month.

They went to Astroworld last Sunday and they will be holding a car wash at the lodge on Saturday, August 23rd, and a bake sale, too, so be sure and get your car or buggy good and dirty by the 23rd and go by the lodge at 1435 Beall and get it washed. The youth will have a back-to-school (yuk) party on Friday, September 5th, at 6:30 p.m. The social for September will be a hayride held on Saturday, September 13th, at 7 p.m. The

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 youth will meet at the lodge at 7 and go to the hayride from there.

Their monthly meeting was supposed to be September 7th, but that is also State YAD. Those going on the bus will have ther meeting on the bus. I am not sure about those not going, but I will find out and have the information in my next letter. One of the biggest things coming up (besides both State Youth Achievement Days) is the womanless wedding that will be held on Sunday, September 14th. A pizza dinner will be served from 12-2:30 with salad and pastry extra and the "wethlipg" will begin at 3 with a reception and dance following and the dance is free to those attending the "wedding." There will be more details coming in future letters, but I can promise you now that it is going -to be, a hilarious afternoon.

One of the local celebrations of the Bicentennial will be held in Heights on Sunday, September 21.

Streets '11 through 20 will 'be closed for the festivities. There will be a barbecue dinner and singers and dancers and an antique car race and show. At 6:45 p.m. all the church bells in that area will begin to ring signaling the close of the festival. So, if you are not doing anything that Sunday, or even if you are, come out and join in the celebration of our nation's 200th birthday and the Heights' 100th birthday. It should be a lot bf fun, intere1ting, iniformative and a grand day. I should also mention that some of the older homes will be open for tours, so come out and join in the fun.

We had two members to away the last couple of weeks.

They were Pauline Kratina and Carol Padalock. Mrs. Kratina lived in Kansas, but always sent a donation to the dramatic club and choral group because she had enjoyed being in them so much when she lived here. We will all miss our two dear departed sisters.

Lee Roy Matocha will be playing for the Saturday night, August 23rd dance. Lee Roy usually has a good crowd so get your reservations in early. The dates to remember for August and September are: Saturday, Aug. 23 — Youth car wash at the lodge Friday, Sept. 5 — Jr. Back-to-

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 School party at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7—One of the most important dates, State YAD for Talent and Craft winners, at the Temple High School in Temple.

There are 25 winners going from District V and their parents and chaperones. The bus will be provided by the district, from what I understand, the bus is already full.

For more information, contact Margaret Albritton from. Lodge 88.

Everyone greet your brothers and sisters with a smile and kind word this week and the Son of benevolence will shine• upon you.

Take care and see you all next week.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn SPJST -

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

We are very sad to report the passing of a treasured 52-year member of our lodge, Mrs. Aloisie Faltesek. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Alfred Horelka, building chairman, had much to report concerning a lodge home. He reported on a building which is available for our needs. A special session met July 31, and plans are being made for August 26 to finalize the transaction.

New applicants accepted are: Larry Joe Tomanek, Karen Pawlik, Michael Pawlik, Wanda Pawlik, Stuart Waida, Dorothy Blair, Kerdonna Blair, Randal Ordner. Also accepted as transfers are Mike Stastney and Dorothy Blair.

Our lodge is fortunate in having salesmen who are steadily building up our membership and our lodge. Matt Vanek and Adolph Motal deserve exclusive credit for our many new members.

Lodge 32 strengthened its ties with Adolph Motal's Czech Singing Group by becoming a partial sponsor. The group is well worth hearing as anyone who attended the spring district meeting in Victoria will agree. The group is planning several out-of-town trips and we will report these as they come up.

Members, try to attend every meeting as the lodge is really getting into high gear and rolling and we need your help.

Fraternally, Robert Orsak, Secretary

V2STNfK CHORAL CLUB OF LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

The Seaton Choral club met last night for its regular rehearsal with the following members present: Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Vallie Zavodny, Annie Jakubec, our talented leader; Otto and Matilda Hanus, Butch and Georgia Sodek, Willie and Doris Provazek, Frank and Ellenora Spanhel, Paulina Kopecky, Ralph and Cathy Milek (Ralph is our fine accordionist), Wallace and Elsie Jez, Robert and Mary Vasicek. This was rather a small turnout but many are on summer vacations, but all of you who missed this session, missed a lovely evening.

We started practice on a series of American song favorites and while some hesitated to put their hearts into singing these fine songs, including yours truly, we had a marvelous time, and as we learn them they will become easier to sing. Let's all turnout for our next rehearsal which, as all of you know, will be at the Four Seasons Rest Home, which is located at 1700 Marland Woods out South 31 Street and is easy to find. Let's make those folks at this fine rest home a little happier by all of us being present for this occasion.

Since neither the president or the secretary were present at last night's rehearsal we did not hold a business meeting.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus, Reporter -SPJSTLODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers: Our regular meeting was called to order with President Louis Marek presiding.

Brother Stanley Kacir led members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members 0. L. Fletcher and Anna Rose Valigura. May they rest in eternal peace.

Correspondence was read from Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris, a very nice thank-you letter; also a letter from Tony C. Moore and wife, Florence, of Belton.

In behalf of President Louis Marek, officers and members of our lodge, we wish to thank Brother and Sister Moore for their check

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donated to our lodge.

New members accepted into our lodge are as follows: William Webster Whofford, Jr., Harold Joseph Baugh, and Robert Carlton Fisher.

Welcome to these new members.

The next regular meeting will be held Friday, September 12th, at 7:30 p.m.

We enjoyed seeing and visiting with all of you at the August meeting. Try to attend the next meeting.

Our best wishes to all who are convalescing.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka, Recording Secretary - SPJST SPECIAL NOTICE TO LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO

All members of SPJST Lodge No. 133 San Antonio are hereby notified that our next regular meeting will be on Sunday, August 24, at the Lions Club, 1505 So. Gevers, San Antonio.

September Meeting

The September meeting will be held on the usual third Sunday, the 21st. All meetings start at 2 p.m. with refreshments and games after the meeting. * * Dear Brothers and Sisters: The attendance at the June, July, and August meetings was very light, which is understood due to the fact that the children are out of school and the parents take their vacations during these summer months. The average attendance for these three months was very light.

Our sick members (reported previously), Sister Holly and Sister Stroble, are back on the road to recovery and at the last report, were improving. Our social member, Sister Birdie Ray, also is doing better and attended the last meeting.

I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all members of Lodge No. 133 to please mark their calendars and mark the 4th Sunday in August, and the third Sundays in September, October, November, and December because those are the dates of our Lodge 133 meetings.

I will be looking forward to seeing all of you members at the September meeting. Due to the fact that I will be on vacation and attending a convention in Fort Worth and will be unable to attend the

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All members are reminded to please mark their calendars for the November meeting, Sunday, November 16th. This is our meeting where officers and delegates will be elected. The delegates will attend `the 1976 SPJST Convention in Waco.

Fraternally, Emil E. Matula, Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

The Taylor SPJST Lodge No. 29 held their regular monthly meeting Sunday afternoon, August 10th, at 4 p.m.

Lyn Walker presented the flag and led the members in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Sister Catherine Walker read the minutes of the previous meeting and also gave the treasurer's report in the absence of the treasurer.

Sister Edna Hunka gave the property report and Sister Corneilia Heji gave the quarterly report. New applicants for the month are Marie Grieger, Peggy Jensen, Timothy Pokorny, Sherry Vrana and Thomas Duffy IV. The District II fall meeting was discussed. It will be held Sunday, August 24th, at 2 p.m., at the Taylor American Legion Hall. Hoping to see everybody there.

Assistant Youth Leader Catherine Adamek reported that 17 youth attended camp and had a very nice time despite the wet and rainy weather.

Door prizes were won by Brother Ed Jensen, Sister Sherry Vrana and Sister Albin Machu.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, September 14 at 4 p.m.

The youth club will meet one hour earlier. A covered dish supper will be held after the adult meeting.

Fraternally yours, Ea Mae Jansky, Reporter --SPJST-

East 13th Street Houston, Texas 77008 August 9, 1975 Dear Members and Friends, Being a high school senior, and hoping to learn the languages of my ancestors, Czech, I transferred from Reagan Senior High to Bellaire Senior High under the Magnet School Plan. This plan makes Bellaire the Foreign Language Academy of Houston. Wishing to cor713

respond with my relatives in Czechoslovakia a knowledge of the language is almost mandatory.

However, to my great surprise and disappointment, I found out that I have been the only student to request a class in the third most widely spoken language in Texas!

There must be 14 students before the class can be taught. Surely, in this vast citj of Houston, there must be 13 other students who would like to know what their Cizkeh parents are saying over the dinner table!

Under the Magnet School Plan, transportation will he provided for those students who live some distance from the school of their choice. For those students who are interested in transferring, they can call the Central Administration Office at 623-5502 and ask to speak to Ms. Teddy McDavid, a very gracious person who will be more than happy to supply all necessary information and help.

The small Chinese community have recruited students to have a class taught in Chinese. Can't we Czechs do the same?

Fraternally, Dianna C. Herman Mrs. Mildred Herman Members of Lodge 88 -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

92, FORT WORTH

Dear Members, Crickets at your place? These little harbingers of autumn are working overtime on their welcome little songs. At our August meeting, Sunday the 10th, there was much recounting of vacation pleasures. The Albert Kubalas, the L. Howards, and the John Murphys headed west as far as Las Vegas for their fun. Sister Juanita Johnnie has returned from San Diego, but Sister Millie Wruble is still in Czechoslovakia where Sisters Cihacek (Mary, Hermina, and Phyllis) are leaving for the home of their ancestry in a few days.

Our daughter and son-in-laW, Sister Angela and Frank Casteel, are touring Spain, Italy, and the French Riviera where they have probably lost their shirts at Monte Carlo by now.

Regretfully, summer was not a pleasurable time for everyone.

Many of our members were, and still are, in the hospital. Brother Richard Hubenak was reported being in St. Joseph Hospital for

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 arterial surgery and was due to come home soon. We missed him passing the attendance ledger at the meeting because he is most constant at this task. Little Bruce Dolkos, grandson of Sister Vlasta Dolkos, is scheduled for heart surgery at Children's Hospital in Houston. This is his second corrective surgery and we pray it will be successful. Brother Charlie Motl is confined to St. Joseph Hospital, Room 411 after a leg amputation. Thankfully, Sister Bennie Bartek is recovering from surgery at home and asked me to thank everyone who remembered her with cards, flowers, visits and , prayers. It was also reported that Sister Sophie Blazek is at All Saints' Hospital. A card of condolence was sent to Sister Eva Dockery who returned to Fort Worth from Iran to attend the funeral of her motherin-law.

Three new members were accepted at Sunday's meeting and after adjournment, Brother and Sister Randy and Justine Chaloupka served a most tasty supper followed by those ample pastries always provided by our lodge sisters. We give a hackneyed, but sincere thank you to the ladies as they never fail us.

Many of our members recently attended an old fashioned pounding and reception given by Brother and Sister Jimmy (P. W.) and Florence Greer for their newlywed son, Michael, and his charming bride.

Please keep in mind September 28, and our lodge's anniversary celebration.

Hold a good thought and hang in there!

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar -SPJST-

UNCORRECTED MINUTES OF DISTRICT II SPRING MEETING

The District II spring meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m.

Sunday, April 20, 1975, at Lodge 177, Academy, by President Dan Grossman.

Flag Bearer Larry Melina led the pledge of allegiance.

Dorothy Massey, a member of Lodge 177, welcomed all those attending the meeting.

We paid respect to our deceased members with a minute of silence.

We had a total of 78 to depart from April 21, 1974 to April 7, 1975.

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 Brother Frank Klinkovsky, our District II youth counselor, asked the youth group to entertain us.

We enjoyed skits, dances, songs, and music from our youth mem bers from Lodges 20, 24, 29, 4'7, 48 74, and 177.

The roll call of officers indicated that all were present. Roll call of lodges showed that Seaton had the largest attendance with 67, followed by Academy with 4R. This was the largest district meeting attendance to date. We were sorry that members from Buckholts, 'Cameron, Rosebud, Austin, and Rockdale were not able to be with us.

Minutes of the fall meeting were read and approved as read.

The treasurer's report by Edwin Adamek showed that we had $1.35 in the Youth Fund and $11.72 in the General District Officers' Fund. Later, the Audit Committee reported that the books were in order.

DYC Klinkovsky gave a short report on the happenings during the year. Howard Lesikar, rest homes director, gave us a report on the rest homes and what was needed to bring them up to the state regulations. District II Director Henry Vitek gave a short report. District Sales Representative Lad Zatopek gave a short report for the past year and had the representatives stand to be recognized.

SL President Nick Morris sent his regrets at not being able to attend the meeting because he was to attend the ground-breaking at Dime Box. SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska gave us greetings from the Supreme Lodge and a, short report and brought checks for $1,187.85 for our District Youth Fund and $150 for the General District Officers' Fund. SYD Massey gave us a few comments.

SPJST Legal Advisor Reuben Lesikar gave a short speech on some up-coming legislation that we should be aware of since it could hurt our Society. Rudy Sefcik, our editor of the Vestnik, reported on some items the Publication Committee had instituted at a meeting the day before. Sister Angeline Kristinek, a member of the Publication Committee from Lubbock, was recognized as a visitor at the meeting.

We had 25 members recognized

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Our fall district meeting place had already been selected in our spring meeting and will be held at the American Legion. Hall, Taylor, August 24, 1975, with Lodge 29, Taylor as host. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.

After a 15-minute intermission, the election of officers was held.

After two run-off 'ballots for president and 1st vice president, the •following officers were elected: Alice Banning, president; R. J. Hafner, 1st vice president; Frank Pajestka, Jr., 2nd vice pres.; Monica Pajestka, secretary; Edwin Adamek, treasurer; Frank Klinkovsky, district youth counselor; Pat Tomastik, assistant youth counselor; and Larry Manna, flag bearer. Lois Haile was appointed reporter.

The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

Submitted by Alice Banning, secretary, spring 1975 meeting.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: I have often wondered how it would feel to say, "We are Number One," and now I think I know what that feeling really is, because our men's softball team won first place and became city ehamps in the DSMA League Championship playoffs Friday night, or rather early Saturday morning, August 9th, at 1 a.m., by beating a very good Frontier Club team 1 to 0 in eight innings to clinch the honor.

The jubilation expressed by all the team members, as well as by our fans in the stands, after the final putout was made will always be remembered and deeply treasured, After all, a city championship, and being on the scene and part of the team in some capacity for 22 seasons; it is the ultimate achievement to be the best and to win all the marbles.

I am very proud of this team, the best ever, though we have had many good teams in past seasons, this has to be the best without a doubt, because the results, speak out for themselves.

We, the membership here at Dallas Lodge No. 84 as well as the entire SPJST Society throughout the State of Texas are and should be proud of this accomplishment.

Thanks fellows — a job well done!

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Following are the results of all games played starting with game No. 2 on Tuesday night, August 5th, against Ford, Beacon, & Davis, a team from our Thursday night league. We lost by a score of 3 to 2 and thus dropped down into the losers' bracket of play.

Really, we beat ourselves more than they beat us, but that's the game. Lionel Schulz hurled a good, enough game to win, allowing 9 hits, 2 walks and struck out 8.

Hitters were: Greg Driscoll and Harry Wilkerson with 2 singles, each; Wiley Beesley with a single and a walk; Don Jarmo, had a single; Lawrence Honza had a single; and Dave Ellison also had a single.

We had to come back and play game No. 3 on Wednesday night August 6th, at 10 p.m., against the Bill Utter Ford Team and we won 2 to 1 behind the 4-hit pitching of Gil Vetters. He pitched a fine game allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and had 1 strikeout; he received fine, support afield.

Hitters: Greg Driscoll and Larry; Brennan with 2 singles apiece. Also getting single safeties were Don Jarma, Jerry Nobles, Harry Wilkerson and Gil Vetters; Malt Winkler had a walk, Wiley Beesley a sacrifice and Jeff Burton had a sacrifice.

By winning, we advanced to a Thursday night game at 7 p.m. against Waldman Brothers Team.

We won game No. 4 by a score of 5 to 0 behind the 3-hit pitching of Jim Scoggins. He pitched an outstanding game allowing one walk and registered 11 strikeouts.

Hitters: Greg Driscoll with a double and a single and Lawrence Honza with 2 singles, Harry Wilkerson had a double, Jim Scoggins a single and a walk, Mark Winkler had a single, Don Jarma a sacrifice, Wiley Beesley a walk, and Larry Brennan had a sacrifice hit, plus 2 walks. The team had another outstanding game afield.

By winning game No. 4, we had to play immediately at 8:30 pia. against Ford, Beacon & Davis, who, gave us our first defeat in the playoffs. We got our revenge by taking a 4 to 2 vistory. Jim Scoggins started the second game and hurled the first 5 innings of outstanding bail allowing 3 hits, 2 walks: and 3 strikeouts. Lionel Schulz relieved and hurled the last two innings of perfect ball allowing no

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hits, no walks and had three strikeouts in his role as the fireman; again our defense was outstanding because the team played a perfect game afield making many outstanding plays.

Hitters for the game were Don Janne, Greg Driscoll, Harry Wilkerson and Jim Scoggins with singles; Wiley Beesley had 2 walks and Mark Winkler had a walk.

Game No. 6 was played starting at 10 p.m. against Midwest Springs and this was our easiest game because we won it in 6 innings by a score of 10 to 0. Lionel Schulz really distinguished himself by hurling a no-hitter, with no walks; one batter did reach first via an error and was erased on a double play. Lionel struck out 4 hitters and his total for the night was a perfect 8 innings of pitching.

Hitters: Dave Ellison with a arun homerun, Mark Winkler with 2 singles and a walk, and Lawrence Honza with 2 singles and a sacrifice hit Don Jarmo, had a single and a walk, Greg Driscoll had a sacrifice hit, Wiley Beesley had a single, Connie Brennan had a double, a sacrifice and a walk; Jeff Burton had a single and Lionel Schulz had a triple. We had it all — hitting and good defense.

By winning this game, we had cinched a third place finish with an addition.al possibility of a firstplace finish on Friday night, provided we could win three more games in a row.

The end results are anti-climatic here because the outcome was decided in the games I have already described. We played game No. 7 on Friday night, August 8th, at 8:30 p.m., against the Frozen Foods team, who incidently eliminated us last year from the playoffs, and this year was our turn to return the favor and this we did by taking a 2 to 0 win. Gil Vetters was the winning pitcher, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, and had 5 strikeouts in an outstanding pitching performance. The team again played an outstanding game afield.

Hitters for, this game were Mark Winkler with a single and a double: Greg Driscoll with a single; Jeff Burton with a single, and Gil Vetters with a double and a walk. By winning this game, we cinched a second place finish and we had to play Frontier Club, who

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were unbeaten in the playoffs, leaving us with the task of having to win two games in a row and the ultimate championship.

Game No. 8 was started at 10 p.m. and started with a bang, scoring 2 runs in the first inning, 3 runs in the second, and 2 more in the third, and our final run in the seventh to closeout the game with an 8 to 0 victory. It was Jim Scoggins' turn on the mound and he came through with a sparkling performance allowing only 4 hits, no walks, and had 10 strikeouts.

We had a total of 14 hits, 2 walks, and a sacrifice hit which was an overwhelming offensive performance.

Hitters were: Jim Scoggins with a double and 2 singles; Mark Winkler with 2 singles and a walk; Don Jarrna with a double, a single and a sacrifice; Greg Driscoll with a single; Dave Ellison with a single and a walk; Wiley Beesley with a single; Lawrence Honza with a triple and single, and Jeff Burton with 2 singles. By winning this game we were confronted with an 11:45 game against the same team to determine the championship.

Lionel Schulz took his turn on the mound and pitched another outstanding game allowing 5 hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. Defensively, the team gave him excellent support afield, because many good defensive plays were turned in, but perhaps our team captain, Wiley Beesley, made 2 or 3 that saved the game.

The game was as good a game as anyone could witness. Yes, a lot of our members and fans really missed a good game or games by not attending the playoffs, and it was a scoreless duel until the top of the 8th inning. Mark Winkler, with 2 big strikes on him, laid down a perfect bunt to start the inning. Up next, Don Jarma laid down a perfect sacrifice setting the scene for Greg Driscoll's double driving in Winkler with the winning run. In their bottom of the 8th, their first batter flied out deep to left field, the second out was a hot grounder to shortstop, and the final out, a grounder to second, thus the jumping, hugging, and congratulating began and continued into the wee hours of the morning at the Lionel Schulz's home. Boy, was this a happy bunch.

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my lifetime. I, too, am very proud of the team's accomplishment this season.

Our thanks to Willie and Carlyn Ondrusek and grandson, Brian Wolfe, Randy and Ann Scott, Annie Steiner, the Davids, Mrs. Armtruster, all the wives of the players and other friends who came out and rooted for the team; the cheers helped and were deeply appreciated.

We are entered in the Dallas ASA Tournament the week of August 12th at Kiest Park and will be concluded by Friday night, August 15th. Anything that will happen will be anti-climatic, however, and the results will be given in my next report.

Our Annual Steak and Awards Banquet will be on Sunday, August 24th and our Annual Team Fishing Trip will be held on September 12, 13, and 14th at Lake Texoma.

In conclusion, we can say, "We are Number One." Fraternally, Ben Janne., Manager

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CZECH LANGUAGE TEACHER AT HILL JUNIOR COLLEGE

Bobby Horton Dr. 0. B. Bailey, president of Hill Junior College, has announced that Mr. Bobby Horton has been engaged as Czech language instructor for the 1975-76 academic year.

Mr. Horton is a native of Lometa, Texas, and is a graduate of

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the University of Texas in Austin to study the Czech language at the with a degree in Czech and Slavic prestigious Charles University in languages. He is presently attend- Prague, Czechoslovakia. What is ing the University as a special probably unique is that Dennis was student and will do graduate study the only one chosen from a junin Slavonic studies. ior college program and the comStudying under the direction of petition was throughout the U.S. Dr. Jacobson, Mr. Horton partici- and among those chosen were pated in the first Summer Study graduates from Harvard and PHDs Program for American students of from New York.

Czech at Charles University, in The course at Charles is designed Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1973. to develop teachers of Ctech for Hill Junior College will offer two American colleges, universities and courses in Czech language this fall: high schools, and therefore; it is Czech 203 (Continuing) on Tues- an intense program stressing oral day evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. reading and written works with and Czech 201 (Beginning) Thurs- much of the program keyed to the days from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. individual's ability and needs.

Both courses will emphasize con- However, the program this sumversation and will combine ele- mer was reduced as all available ments of folklore and Czech cul- space was needed to house the ture. thousands of participants and Further information may be ob- spectators who jammed Prague to tained by contacting the Regis- partake in the all-Czechoslovak trar's Office or the Coordinator of "Spartakiada" — the national the Czech Studies, Alden Smith at gymnastic program held each five HJC (817) 582-2555. years.

—SPJSTWhile in Czechoslovakia, Dennis HILL STUDENT STUDIES CZECH had the opportunity to see the AT CHARLES UNIVERSITY 'many sights in and around Prague and to visit such cities as Plzen, Karlovy Vary, and Brno. One highlight of the trip was to tour the Moravian countryside led by a member of the Czech ministry of education.

KAREL (DENNIS) OZYMY

By Alden B. Smith How does it feel to be a Central Texan with one year "formal" study of Czech to be selected as a participant in a nationwide program? Ask Karel (Dennis) Ozymy of Waxahachie and he will probably say "fantastic." Dennis was chosen in the spring by Mr. Joseph Skrivanek of Texas A&M University to be among some 30 students

If the trip and course study was practical, one would have to ask Dennis if his knowledge was of benefit to the man on the street, restaurants, winehouses, or cultural activities such as the opera or state song and dance ensemble.

One would be sure that this answer would be a resounding "yes." During the last days of the trip, Dennis served as an interpreter for me as I visited with the mother of a Czech friend who is now an immigrant in the U.S. — his use of the language was that of a native speaker: Texas Czechs would be proud!

A graduate of UTA, Dennis studied Czech under James Mendl at Hill Junior College and is anxiously awaiting the 2nd year of the Czech language. Who knows — his study may lead him to many new roads and adventures; for as all Texas Czechs know, "All roads lead to zlata Praha."

15 FRATERNALS AID CZECH PROGRAMS In cooperation with the administration and faculty of Hill Junior College in Hillsboro, three Czech fraternal organizations of Texas are aiding the study of Czech language, folklore, and culture in the Central Texas area.

The KJT, RVOS, and SPJST have offered monetary aid to the efforts, Hill Junior College haS Czech program and, through their been able to expand its program and offer financial aid for the 1975-76 school year. Scholarship grants on a limited scope will be offered to students of Czech who might need aid to pursue the course; both beginning and continuing Czech courses will be offered on campus during the night program. Tuesday will be Czech 201 and on Thursday evenings, Czech 203. Instructor will be Mr. Bobby Horton of Austin. Czech being the 3rd most-spoken language in Texas, these fraternal orders are interested in the continual development of a Czech program throughout the state.

Additional information may be had through the office of the Registrar or Alden Smith on the campus, Student Personnel Office: (817) 582-2555.

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BULLETIN

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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 /last. The meeting convenes at 2 p.m. * * District V will hold its fall meeting on Sunday, October 5th, 1975 at Lodge No. 88, 1435 Beall St., Houston. * * District VI fall meeting will be held on Sunday, September 28, 1975 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville. Lodge No. 4 Hallettsville, will be the host lodge.

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

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DISTRICT II ATTENDS CAMP — JULY 31 - AUGUST 3, 1975

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.

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

A group of swimmers getting out of the pool and getting in line for their ear drops. ning to attend.

The State YAD will be September 7th, at Temple High School, so remember that date.

Thanks again to everyone who helped or attended the camp. See you Sunday.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, Dist. II YC

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

Will be held again this year at Temple High School.

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

From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Readers, Our camp for 1975 is over and was a great success. We had 131 youth, 25 adults, including the SYD, DYC, and nurse, plus 7 staff members who helped with horses and swimming for a total of 163 people; so you can see that the youth came out, and we do hope that they did enjoy their stay at camp.

We would like to take this opportunity to 'thank all off our leaders, assistants, and chaperones who came to camp to help in any way they were asked. These people make it possible and we need

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Stephen Morris (47) and Keith Barnes (177) stopped for a picture.

They were just leaving the corral for a trail ride with 18 other riders ahead of them. (Photos submitted

by Frank. Klinkovsky. One picture was too dark to process). their help to make the camp complete. We also would like to thank the youth for attending and helping each other and getting acquainted as they did. Thanks to all of you!

The fall District II meeting will be held this Sunday, August 24, 1975 at the American Legion Hall in Taylor. The meeting will be very short and will start at 2 p.m.

After the meeting the youth will go swimming and play miniature golf. They will be allowed to go swimming and one game of miniature golf at no charge to the youth. This will be paid for by the district. For the adults there will be music on the organ by Helmer Dahl and there will be a supper served for all. The meat, bread, tea, plates, cups, and chips will be furnished by the district. Each family is asked to bring a dessert, or salad. We hope you are plan-

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Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, On August 6th, our youth club met. They reported on YAD, charity and Family Day. It was decided to have three money-making projects at Family Day. Our guests were Steven Koehne, Leah and Matthew Grones. We were honored to have Leah and Matthew with us for they have just returned from living in Germany for several years.

Following the meeting a birthday party was held. After playing games, lunch was served. The birthday cake was baked and decorated by Annie Zabransky. Thank you, Annie! The honorees were Marilyn Sevcik, Annie Zabransky and Laurie Chudej. The door prize winner was Laura Neubauer.

After having a good time everyone departed for home.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky, (8-14-75) Youth Leader

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Wednesday, August 20, 1975 LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: We did not have a newsletter this month so I will give you some information on the upcoming dates to remember: August 23 — The Teen Club will have a car wash and bake sale. All lodge members and friends are invited to this activity.

September 7 — State YAD; also youth club meeting. We will have a bus going to Temple and we will have our meeting on the bus. If you go by car, you will not be counted present. If you do not plan to go to State YAD, please call me as your leader and let me know.

Mrs. Kennedy will have Beseda practice every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The regular dance groups are juniors and intermediates. We need a few substitutes. If you are interested in learning the Reseda dance, please let Mrs. Kennedy know.

The youth committee is planning a womanless wedding and it should be fun for everyone; more on this later.

I would like to thank all the parents who came to the. August meeting, also the parents and members who have offered their help and support to me in my new lodge office.

Fraternally, Louise Knapick (8-9-75) Youth Leader -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was held on Friday, August 1. The attendance was good and we had one visitor. Please come back and visit us again.

The birthdays for August were Karen Hykel, trArnY Hromadka, Gary Parma, Pam Hykel, Dolores Dobecka, Shirley Dobecka, and my assistant leader, Rose Uptmor. The cake was baked by Doug Uptmor.

Thank you, Doug!

All the youth club members had a good time at the District III swimming party. It is real nice for all the lodges to get-together like this and have fun together.

The youth members enjoyed the camp this year. Maybe more of our members can go next year.

The youth club had a visit planned to the rest home on August 13th and were to present a program and have refreshments,

On Friday, August 15th, the club was going bowling at TSTI Center and on Sunday, August 17, they had a picnic scheduled at Spivey's Crossing.

Don't forget the State YAD on September 7th at Temple High School.

On September 14th we will be going to Six Flags.

Last Friday we had homemade ice cream and was it good! We also had a birthday cake because it was the birthday of one of our members.

We will be working on our crafts on Fridays, so be sure and attend our meetings.

Fraternally, Willie, Mae Schuetz, (8-13-75) Youth Leader - SPJSTletters

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Vestnik Readers, On Friday, August 8th, the youth club members of Lodge No. 47 held their August social. The social was a swimming party held at the VA swimming pool in Temple.

The party began at 5 p.m. and lasted until 7 p.m. After the swimming party, we went to Jackson Park and had ice cream and played games. Everyone enjoyed the night.

On the days of July 31 and August 1, 2, and 3, District II went to camp at Camp Val Verde. Everyone enjoyed riding horses, playing games, making things in craft, doing archery, going on hikes, eating, and most of all, swimming, because it was very hot.

Everyone had a nice time.

The next lodge and youth club meeting will be held on Thursday, September 4th. The meetings will begin at 8 p.m. See you there.

Fraternally yours, Peggy Mesecke (13) (8-10-75) LODGE NO. 6P, WACO Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held on August 10th. We discussed having a party at the Mazanec's farm on August 22nd, at p.m. Everyone can enjoy swimming, fishing, and a watermelon cut.

On August 2nd our youth club participated in a trip to Six Flags.

Forty-one youth attended this

outing and all had much fun.

After the meeting, supper was served and a dance followed. Harold Strand played and the lodge celebrated its 20th anniversary of Linden Hall.

Fraternally, Pattie Stanislav (8-10-75) --SPJST----

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, On July 19, the teens of Lodge 84 held their annual princess ball.

This year we had two couples competing against each other for king and queen. They were Anne Scott and Dean Hagar, and Chris Mandak and Randy Petr. The race was hard for both couples, and Chris and Randy won. Everyone worked so hard this year that we raised the most money ever for a princess ball.

I'd just like to say that I am proud to represent my lodge by being queen. Although Anne and Dean didn't win, I know they worked as hard as Randy and I did. I am also happy we raised so much money for our teen club.

But the secret to raising all the money was the help and support from all our relatives and friends; you're the ones who helped us achieve what we did. Thanks to everyone who helped either couple in any way.

Fraternally, Chris Mandak (8-11-75) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge No 47, Seaton was held on August 5th, at 8 p.m. Club President Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order for the youth.

Vincent Shiller led the youth in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the club motto. Kim Mi kulas read the roll call and the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read.

Visitors welcomed to the meeting w_re: Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Brenda Golden, and Mrs. Mikulas, Jr. We were glad to have them visiting with us.

Celebrating birthdays in the month of August are: Jerriane Skrabanek, Donna Kohutek, Stephen Morris, Jimmy Lynn Bryant.

The social for the month of August was held on August 8th from

18 5 until 7 p.m, with swimming at the VA, then afterward we had ice cream and cookies.

We are going to have a fundraising night for the youth club Friday, August 15th, from 6 p.m. til ? with eats and games.

We had two new members to join and they were Nora Skrabanek and Chip Nettles. The meeting was adjourned. We had drinks after both the meetings.

Fraternally, Lisa Mesecke (14) (8-10-75) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was well attended, despite the rain.

Thanks, Kathy, for the program.

It was very interesting. Next month, Mrs. Lydia Mae Faust is to present the program on dough craft.

Members, don't forget our "country store" on the 24th of August.

Bring your items on August 23rd at 3:30 p.m. On Friday night, August 29th, we will have a family SPJST swim party at the Municipal Pool on Country Club Drive. Be sure to bring your family.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenernann (8-12-75) —SPJST-

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Readers, Our meeting was held on August 8th in spite of all the rain we had a nice group at the meeting.

Door prizes were given to Cindy and Kelly Hermis.

We decided to go bowling at the Gulf Bowl on Friday, August 22nd at 7:30 p.m. All club members should meet at the Gulf Bowl on Padre Island Drive.

Our next meeting will be held on September 12th at Sokol Hall.

Fraternally, Rosie Sacky, ( 8-12-75 ) Reporter —SPJST-

LODGE VO. 66, WACO

Dear Readers, Our monthly youth club meeting was held at 2 p.m., August 10th. The pledge was said and role was called.

There will be a party at Mazane6 farm August 22, at 7 p.m.

Watermelon will be served. But remember, if you have missed two or more meetings in a row or have

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not contributed in our lastest fundraising project you can not participate in our socials.

At our next meeting there will be games after the adult meeting. The youth are asked to bring something for a prize.

See you all soon!

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (13) (8-12-75) Teen Reporter seJST-

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9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, The Snook Lodge No. 9 Youth Club had its monthly meeting on August 2, beginning at 2 p.m.

There were 18 members, 5 adults, and 1 visitor present.

We brought magazines for our charity project. We would all like to thank Kathy Schoenemarm for presenting such an interesting program.

Our activities for August include Camp Val Verde, August 7-10. On Saturday, August 23rd, at 3:30, we will set up our "country store" and the junior group will practice for State YAD. Then August 24th, we will work at the Firemen's barbecue.

Since everyone seemed to enjoy our swimming party so much last month, we have decided to have one this month on August 29th, at 7:30 p.m.

Don't forget our next meeting on September 8th, at 2 p.m. Bring a friend. See you there!

Fraternally, Melissa Slenk (13) (8-12-75) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

Well, summer is just about over and school will be starting. At our August meeting we decided to have a back-to-school party at Mazanec's Lake. The party will be held August 22, starting at 7 p.m. You will be able to go swimming, fishing, boating, or whatever you want to do. We will also have a watermelon -cut.

If you have missed two meetings in a row or if you have not paid your dues, you are not eligible for this party. Please start attending the meetings and get your dues paid so you won't miss out on the fun.

Fraternally, Pam Pavelka (17) (8-13-75) Secretary

Wednesday, August20, 1975 LODGE NO, 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on Friday night, August 8th, 1975.

The roll call showed a good attendance. Sister Schuetz discussed several projects. We will go bowling and have a picnic at Spivey's Crossing and also a watermelon party; all these will be past when you read this. We are also planning a trip to Six Flags in September.

Our club will start some new crafts at our Friday night socials, so make plans to come.

We have several birthdays during August, among those having birthdays are assistant youth leader Rose Uptmor. Happy birthday to all!

Doug Uptmor brought the cake and the door prize was won by Debbie Uptmor. She will bring a cake for our September meeting.

See you all then.

Fraternally, Debbie Uptmor (8-13-75) LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Well, summer vacation is almost over, and school begins in about a week. It has been a busy sum-, mer.

Camp Val Verde was great. I really enjoyed the time spent there.

Our youth club had a float in the West Rodeo Parade. It was hot but it was fun. We also visited the residents at the rest home in West. As always, the welcome was very warm. We sang and put on a skit. Afterward, we served refreshments to all the residents.

State YAD will be held in Temple High School auditorium again this year. I hope to see a large group from our club there. It is sort of the final event of the year until our District III Youth Club meeting. See you there.

Fraternally, Douglas Uptmor (8-13-75) LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Readers, The regular monthly meeting of the Hallettsville Lodge No. 4 Youth Club was held on Wednesday, August 6, 1975. It was called to order

by Anne Zabransky.

After roll call the minutes and treasurer's reports were approv-

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 ed.

We discussed Family Day which will be held on Sunday, August 10, 1975. We are going to play games and sell hangers.

The meeting was adjourned and after the meeting we played games. Laura Neubauer won the children's door prize. After games we had lunch and the birthday cake for June, July and August.

The people who had birthdays during those months were: Annie Zabransky, Marilyn Seveik, and Laurie Chudej. After lunch we played in the park.

On Sunday, August 10, 1975 we had our Family Day. The door prizes were given to: Albert Kahanfrik (adult); Connie Sklar (youth). We gave away prizes as follows: 1st prize, a basket of groceries — Mrs. Gaidusek; 2nd, framed picture --- Joe Woytek, Jr.; 3rd, shortening — Darren MUenster; 4th, 5 pounds of sugar — 'Elmer Galetka; 5th, 1 lb. coffee — Mrs. Rose Rumosek; 6th, 5 lbs. flour — Mrs. Evelyn Sklar.

Our Family Day was a real success. We thank everyone who came.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The youth club meeting was held at Lodge No. 66, Waco on August 10th. The meeting was called to order and the roll was called.

We are going to have games at the next meeting and everyone is asked to bring something for this, worth at least one dollar.

We are also going to have a watermelon cut at the Mazanec farm on Friday, August 22nd at 7 p.m.

Remember, if you do not participate in any money-making projects you will not be able to go to any of the parties the youth club is going to have. And if you don't pay your dues, or miss two meetings in a row, you can't go to any of the club's fUnctions.

After the meeting Harold Strand and his band played for the anniversary of the lodge. The next meeting is on September 14th.

The meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Cindy Kofnovec, (8-14-75) Teen Reporter

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Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting Sunday, August 3rd at the American Legion Center in El Campo. Along with the meeting we had our club outing which is held each year.

For the afternoon all the kids went swimming in the Legion Pool.

After we went swimming we had our meeting. We talked about our rummage sale which will be coming up soon.

After our meeting we enjoyed a supper of barbecued chicken and rice salad and all of the trimmings.

I'd like to wish a speedy recovery to Mrs. J. W. Krutilek, who had surgery on her back.

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Readers, I know it has been a long time since you have heard from us, but with our new building and everything, it has really kept us going.

Our meeting opened at 3:20 on August 10th. It was held at Eagle Mountain Lake, thanks to Sister Mary and Brother Bill Renfro for their hospitality and use of their lake. The meeting was called to order by President Talon Milan, the pledge was led by Sheri Mason.

The minutes were read and approved and all other officers reported. Everything went great.

We had 20 members, 10 adults, and 3 guests. We also had two new members: Patty Jo and Darren Williams and we are very proud to have them. Our total was 33, and the day went great. We would also like to thank our youth leaders for our delicious tuna lunch.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Leanne Mason and Shawn Stanford.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

Afterward, we had a presentation to our president — we threw him in the lake.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Readers, Wednesday, August 6th, our youth club had its monthly meeting and a birthday party. It

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started at 5:30 p.m. and was held at the Rotary Pavilion.

YAD, Family Day, the upcoming Fall District VI meeting, and other minor business was attended to.

Welcome as guests were Leah and Matthew Grones, and Steven Koehn.

After the meeting, games were played for prizes. The lucky doorprize winner was Laura Neubauer.

Then lunch was served. It consisted of a birthday cake baked and decorated by Annie Zabransky, sandwiches, chips, and sodapop, furnished by the youth club parents.

The birthday honorees were Marilyn Seveik, Laurie Chudej z and Annie Zabransky. Everyone departed having had a great time!

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (18) (8-14-75) President SPJST---

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Dear Readers, We just returned from District I youth camp. We went to Camp Val Verde and we did sports such as tennis, volleyball and went on trail rides every day. We swain twice a day. We also made macrame pot holders and did candle dipping. We thank the parents who helped chaperone us at this camp. We give our special thanks to Mrs. Lola Vavra for arranging this camp this year.

Fraternally yours, Dareyl Slovacek (8-14-75) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Dear Friends, Secretary Arlene Cabla called the meeting to order due to the absence of President Gary Spanhel and Vice President Alan Tyroch.

Both boys had football practice and could not be present. The roll was called with 12 members attending. We had 1 visitor, Beverly Marek. Beverly, we hope you become a youth club member soon.

A discussion was held on what to do for our August social. There were a lot of suggestions, however, we ended up not going anywhere.

After the meeting, Youth Leader LaVerne Cable and Assistant Youth Leader Vallie Heisler showed us how to make candles. Those of us who attended camp learned to make them there. Everyone participated and did enjoy making candles. We later had refreshments

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Hope you have your calendar marked for our District II fall meeting on August 24th, because after the meeting you can go swimming, play miniature golf, or just enjoy the entertainment of Helmer Dahl at the organ.

Remember, if you are a member of the lodge and not a member of the youth club and are interested, talk to your mon and dad, and get them to come to the meetings and let you join the youth club. You need to participate and attend as many meetings as possible to take part in the point system contest, YAD and camp. Hope to see some new faces at our next meeting September 10th, at 8 p.m.

Yea! school starts August 21st.

My brother Keith and I are both ready to go. Keith will be in the 3rd grade and I'll be in the 6th. We both go to Rogers and are looking forward to seeing our friends once again.

Happy birthday to Melissa Macek and Clayton Cabla who both have birthdays in August.

Fraternally, Kelli Andel (11) (8-14-75) Reporter

Lodge No. 54, West Youth Club members participating in the West Rodeo Parade on August 7th. Seated is Greg Mitchell. Standing, L to R: Edwin Sefcik, Lee Pescaia (66), Jimmie Zahirniak, Tammie Gerik, Janice Jares, Helaine Wernet, Freddie Pavlas, Diane Straten (visitor), 4ackie Zahirniak. Standing: Donna Pustejovsky, Carol Mynar (partially shown), Laurie Zahirniak and Ellisa Tobola.

(West News photo)

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SPJST —

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds

THE YOUTH CLUB OF SPJST LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Requests the Honor of Your Presence At The

'Womanless Wedding' On

Sunday, Sept. 14th, 1975 at 3 p.m. in the Chandelier Ballroom 1435 Beall, Houston, Texas Reception: Kool-Aid and Cookies Dance: 5 p.m. to the famous "Juke Box" Admission: $1.00 Per Person

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.

Atamintlipposik

Wednesday, August 20, 19'75

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, MR. GILBERT HUFF, who passed away at the age of 73 years.

He was born in the Nelsonville Community and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huff.

Brother Huff moved to El Campo in 1942 where he was a farmer and an oil field gauger.

He was married to Miss Olga Vstznik who was a school teacher at the Scranton Grove School.

Brother Huff was a faithful member of the Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 68 and a member of the Catholic Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Olga Huff; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Boatwright of Glen Flora, four grandchildren, Donna, Darlene, Charlie noatwright, and

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 Doore Bah-nil/ridge; one greatgrandchild, Charles Bainbridge; three sisters, Mrs. D. Plette and Mrs. Goldie Janosky of Nelsonville, and Mrs. Della Davis of Kennedy; four brothers, Ervin Connie and Bailey of Nelsonville and Willie of Welcome'. One sister, Miss Olivia Huff, preceded him in death.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: T. M. Kamm Ben Maresh Louis Albert - SPJST EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Dubovy Haj, No. 126, Ross, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our longtime departed lodge brother, JOHN J. MAREK,

age 93, of 402, Ronda, West, Texas, who passed away at 4:35 p.m.

Saturday, August 2nd, in West Community Hospital after a short illness.

Brother Marek was a native of Czechoslovakia. He served in the Austrian army from 1903 to 1906.

He came to the U.S. in 1907 and had been a resident of West for 80 years. He joined the SPJST in 1911 at Lodge 35, Elk and transferred to Lodge 126, Ross in 1918 where he held his membership for the remainder of his life, for a grand total of 64 years.

Brother Marek married Terezie Kovar November 22, 1915 in West.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the West Brethren Church with Rev. Albert Michalik and Rev. Gordon Hejl officiating. Interment was at West Brethren Cemetery.

Prior to the funeral services, Brother Marek's remains laid-instate at the church for one hour.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Terezie Marek; one sister, Miss Antonia Marek of Czechoslovakia, and several nieces and nephews.

Aderhold Funeral Home of West was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Joe Dujka Eugene J. Gerik Ben Kudelka

VESTNIK EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the membership of Lodge Thomas Jefferson No. 149, Alvin, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of brother, JOHN 0. STROUHAL,

a resident of Alvin (Mustang Community) since 1928, who passed away after a brief illness on July 30, 1975.

Brother Strouhal was born on November 3, 1899 in Shiner. During his youth he lived in Oklahoma and briefly worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad before becoming a farmer at Alvin.

He was a charter member of Thomas Jefferson Lodge No. 149.

Funeral services for Brother Strouhal were held Friday, August 1st from Froberg Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tom P. Holcomb officiating. Interment was at Confederate Cemetery, Alvin.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Libbie Strouhal; a daughter, Miss Helen Strouhal, both of Alvin; a son, George Strouhal; grandchildren, Paul and Jennifer Strouhal, all of Friendswood; brothers T. R. Strouhal, and Jim Strouhal, both of Highlands, and Joe Strouhal of Ganado; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted by Mojmir Truksa, Secy.

-SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our lodge brother, OMAR L. FLETCHER,

who passed away Wednesday, July 23, 1975 after a short illness.

Brother Fletcher was born in Heidenheimer, Texas, and attended Texas A&M College. He was graduated from Eastman Business School in Poughkeepsie, New York, and joined his father in buying the Temple Fuel Company. The two men started with twenty-three wagons and soon expanded to custom feed milling and grain sales, besides the original sales of coal and wood.

The company developed into Fletcher Enterprises, and when it was sold to Swift & Company in July, 1974, it was the nation's largest independent integrated

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poultry operation. Mr. Fletcher participated in the business until the sale, and then remained active in real estate and other investments.

Among his civic accomplishments was a successful campaign to pave downtown Temple. He was a supporter of the Temple Chamber of Commerce. He was honored on his last birthday, October 15, 1974, when 0. L. Fletcher Day was proclaimed by Temple city officials.

He supported Mary-Hardin Baylor College in Belton and was a 32nd degree Mason, a 50-year Shriner, a 50-year member of Elks Club and organizational member of the Lions Club.

He married Miss Belle McDonald on October 21, 1907. She died in October 1971.

Funeral services were held in Harper-Talasek Funeral Home at 2 p.m. July 25th with Rev. Ed Stewart and Rev. Grady Metcalf officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Memorials were made to the Scott and White Building Fund.

Survivors are a son, Ernest S. Fletcher of Temple; a daughter, Mrs. Joe N. Weatherly of Brownwood; three granddaughters, Miss Carolyn Sue Fletcher, Miss Diane Bell Fletcher, both of Temple, and Mrs. H. H. Stephens of Brownwood; two grandsons, Ernie Fletcher of Temple and Dr. Joe N. Weatherly, Jr. of San Luis Obispo, California, and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Fletcher was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 8'7, Temple.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir -SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

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

aged 67, of 604 Washburn Street, who died Wednesday, July 23, in an Austin hospital.

He was born in Czechoslovakia on August 28, 1907, and was a retired ginner. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and

22 of the SPJST Lodge No. 29.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Claudia Smolik of Taylor; a sister, Mrs. Horace Dobbs of Taylor, a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, from St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Olnhausen, the Rev. James O'Connor and the Rev. Bob Kind, officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Fred Chalupa, John Hrncir, Ben Zak, Wilfred Wasinka, Edward Steffek and Henry Boedeker.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Catherine Walker Jerry Telles Otto Rieger -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge Needvile No. 81, in behalf of our lodge membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister, BERNICE HELEN KROBOT, age 53, who died Tuesday, June 17, 1975 at her residence in Needville, she was life-long resident of Needville, a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Needville, and a member of Lodge 81.

She is survived by her husband, Rudolph Krobot of Needville; four sons, Larry Condel of Sugar Land, Melvin Condel, Randy Krobot, both of Needville and Douglas Krobot of Sealy; two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Hausler and Mrs. Kathleen Petrosky both of Wharton; sisters, Mrs. Helen Hausler of Sacramento, California, Mrs. Gladys Janezak of Rosenberg; three brothers, Edwin Hurta of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ervin Hurta of Richmond and Leslie Hurta of Smithville; and eleven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 18, 1975, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Needville, with Rev. Richard Avery officiating. Burial was in Needville Public Cemetery in /qeedville.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Mary Werner Mrs. Emily Kolaja

VESTNIK EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Cesky Den No. 95, in behalf of our membership, express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, ALBERT HAVRAN, who died Sunday, July 27th in a Dallas hospital at the age of 70 years. He had been a resident of Olney, Texas for the past several years.

Rosary for Brother Havran was on Monday evening at the Lunn Funeral Home with funeral mass on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Olney.

Interment was in the Megargel Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Sophia; one son, Eugene; one granddaughter; two brothers, Frank Havran of Cortez, Colorado, and Louis Havran of Brownfield, and a host of other relatives and friends.

To our departed brother: Eternal Rest Grant unto him, O Lord.

May he rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: S. A. Ondricek Edd Vita A. J. Fojtik -'SPJSTRESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Sister Frances Dusek, 88, of Granger, pa. sed away Tuesday, July 29th at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor.

She was born December 18, 1886, in Hallettsville and was a long-time resident of Granger. Sister Dusek was a member of the Granger Brethren Church, and a member of Lodge Komensky No. 20, SPJST since 1911.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Vole Martin of Houston; two sons, Jerry Dusek of Houston and Clifton Dusek of Pasadena; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 31st, at 2 p.m. in the Granger Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial was in the Granger Brethren Cemetery.

RESOLVED by the members of Lodge Komensky, SPJST, in the premise represented by the undersigned members of a Special Committee, that condolence and sympathy be extended to the bereaved family of our departed sister.

Dated and signed at Granger,

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 Texas, this the 9th day of August, 1975.

Alfred Vitek F. J. Mikulencak, Jr. R. F. Holubec —Committee -SPJST -

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Ve sttedu 20. srpna 1975

VESTNIK-Ceski Cast.

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UNIVERSITM STUDENT' 5ESTINY ZE SPOJENICH STATt NA KARLOVE UNIVERSITE V PRAZE UNIIVERSITY CZECH STUDENTS FROM UNITED STATES AT CH ARLES UNIVERSITY PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA College Station, Tx.; Vagi synove a decry, kteti studovali na staroslavne Karlove universit y v Praze, ne starii to universit y ye Steedni Evrope, v tete 1975: (Your sons and daughters who attended the oldest university in Central Europe) Prvni fada z leva (Front row left to right): Pref. Josef J. Skiivanek. Jr.; Theresa KalS, College Station, Tx.; Maureen A. eihak, East Jordan, Mich.; Nina C. Sidek, Washington Square, N.Y.; Jeanette .laroiik, Holland, Tv.; Marilyn F. Vacula. West Point, Tx.; Connie S. (Woody) Smith, Brownwood, Tx.; Robert L. Janak, Beaumont, Tx.; Dr. Anne M. Elmquist, vedouci oddele ►i modernich jazykii, TAMU, College Station, Tx. Multi eada (Second row left to right): Robert M. Ermls, Woodsboro, Tx.; Mark J Lovas, El Paso, Tx.; Mary G. Katia, Baytown, Tx.; Lydia Fszlinger, Piano. Tx.; Mary A Hlavae, Robstown, Tx.; Jeffry J. Blubek, Iowa City, Ia.; Barbara A. Niemczyk, New Haven, Conn.; Mrs. John M. Skiivinek, Austin, Tx. Tketi eada (Third row left to right ► : James E. Russel, Old Lyme, Conn.; Jeanie A. Kocurek, Corpus Christi, Tx.; Charles D. Ozymyr, Waxahachie, Tx.; Mrs. Sophia Z. Hoobler, Houston, Tx.; Alton R. Piihoda, Danbury, Tx.; Craig S. Lundquist, Rock island, Tx.; David J. Koianek, Moulton, Tx.; Larry J. Malian, Houston. Tx.; David P. Doenges, Houston, Tx.; a John IV. Kunstadter, Jr., New Haven, Conn.

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OrDiL DOPISOVATEli ttAD tiSLO 47, SEATON Mile sestry a bratfi, NaSe posledni schfize se konal y v Uterk veCer 5. srpna za velmi pane aeasti elentit. Zahajil ji bratr ptedseda Jerry Pechal.

Byl vzdan slib vernosti americke vlajce a pak se pfikrodilo ke schtizovemu jednani. VSiclani flied nici byli pkitomni a sestra tajemnice, Lillian Kosarek, pfeeetla protokol z minuld schuze, kterk byl pfijat jak byl eten.

NavAtevniky jsme men Ralpha a Cathy Milek a Pauline Kopecicou od fadu 80 Holland a Ann Balusek od fadu eislo 15, Buckholts. Tetila nas Vase nav2teva a pfijd'te zase.

Tajemnice Lillian Kosarek preeet la korespondenci Bratr a sestra Willie a Adeline Kohutek darovali $10 do pametniho fondu na zesuuleho Edwin Mass, kterk se odebral na veenost — tam, odkud neni vratu Portistale rodine vyslovujem uptimnou soustrast.

Pfeeten byl dopis bratra Calvin Oervenka, kterk se tkke.1 vyudovani Ceske feel v Temple Junior College a sice, aby se pfihlasili ti, kteti mail zajem o tento kurs, neb vyudovani zapodne brzo.

Nemoeni e,lenove: bti. Louis Sirnk, Frank Spanhel Jr., a sestra, Linda Wimmer. Pfejeme nemocnkm elenfn, aby byli brzo zdravi a pH211 zase do schtize i na zabavy.

Pkijati novi elenove (dbsPeli)!

Willie Chas. Provazek, Barbara A. Bryant, Herman Leroy Winburne, Deana Ann Bryant, Johnnie Lynn Bryant a Darvin MeClarty Nettles, Jr. Od fadu eislo 160 San Angelo, pfestoupili k naSemu fadu C. 47: Jerry Sefcik a Agnes Sefcik. PHbrali jsme jednu 'social" elenku, Dollie Pechal. Vitame Vas a pH-chazejte do schilzi a zabay.

Nas y kroeni piknik a oslava a dedikace na geho opravenebo salu se krasne vydatila. NavReva byia, Pfedseda Jerry Pechal dekoval v§em vkbortm a jejich pomocnilalm za praci, pomoc a za rlarky na ralzne hry, darky na dra.21m; a se*rain za peelvo do kuchyne, zkratka v§em, ktefi jakkmkoliv sobem pomohli, aby se nas piknik UsneAne vydatil, Za dozorei vkbor podal zpravu bratr Bob Va gieek a za planovaci

VESTN1K vkbor zase bratr Willie Kohutek.

Nastenne hodiny do salu byly da rovane bratrem a sestrou Woodrow a Gladys Marek.

Za ykeepniho do nalevny pro me sic srpen jsou ureeni bratr a sestra Alfred a Martha Klusaeek.

Zpravy vSech vkboril byly &bre.

Bratr Frankie Klinkovskk, feditel distriktu Oslo 2, podal zpravu, jak se men v camp Val Verde. Rikai,ze men velikou iteast elenti klubu mlade2e II. distriktu; take dekoval rodiet= a 'chaperones" a v gem, kteH jakkmkoliv zpilsobem vypomohli.

Vedouci mladeie Howard Stefka podal svoji zpravu.

Na2e pfi2ti schtze se bude konat 4. za, i ye etvrtek veder v 8 hodin Piljdete v hojnem poetu.

Prvni clvetni cenu dostala sestra Irma Klinkovskk a druhou dostal zase At'astnk bratr Leon Sodek.

Po schtizi jsme se pekne vespolek pobavili. Na shledanou a mejte se dobte!

Se sesterskkm pozdravem Annie Jakuaec - SPJST itAD eiSLO 133, SAN ANTONIO Mill bratfi, sestry a 'denial, Pfedne pfijmete od nas tady v San Antonio, fadu 133, srdeenk pozdrav a ja davam yam na vedomi, 2e na2e cienka ,sestra Ruby Holly se uzdravuje a doufame, ze bude brzo chodit do schuzi. : Take jsem sly2e1, 2e pani Marie Lukaiko ya je nemocna, tak ji,i, pfejeme brzke uzdraveni.

Noi fad mel velice malou nav2tevu ye schtizi v kvetnu, eervnu a Cerven ci. Doufame, to naSi elenove rase zaenou na schttze vzpominat v srpnu ,za.fi fijnu, hstopadu a prosmci.

Chci eleny uvedomit, to v listopadove schtizi se budou volit dozorci naeho tadu 'dish) 133 na rok 1976 a take delegati do SPJST sjez du, kterk se bude konat ye Waco v pfiAtim rote. Pfejeme si, aby vSichni elenove pf gli do one schtize a zvolili si dozorce a delegaty na rok 1976 dle chuti.

Asi, to tito naAi elenove jsou ti, kteti do schtizi prisli posledni etyfi mesice • ses. Sofie Maly, br. a ses Adolf M icalka, ses. Emilie Amburnova, ses. Blanatova, br. a ses.

Kostelnikovi, bratr a sestra. Alfred Kaimusovi, bratr a sestra Emil Matulovi, br. a sestra Jaroslav Kleprlikovi, ses. Pavelkova a deti, mladk Edward Riley s leho maminkou, br. a sestra Ilolly. na21. nevoliei 61eno-

y e stfedu 20. srpna 1975 y e, sestry Birdie Ray, Byrom Konee nY a bratr Prochazka a take bratr a sestra Dresslerovi, V dervencove schtizi vSichni jsme podepsali karetku a poslali na ge • mu pfedsedovi Hlavni ittadovny, Nick Morrisovi, aby vedel, "Ze jsme se za neho modlili a blahoptali mu brzke uzdraveni.

Take jsem byl velice rad, to jsem mel pfileiitost se zdeastnit YAD v Houston u tadu dislo 88. Byl to velmi zajimavY zajezd podivat se jaky 'talent" ma to na ge mladet na provedeni.

Moje sestra Evelyn a jeji mantel Gorman Mayer mne tam vzali na °bed; ona je Clenkou tadu dislo 88.

Moje maminka, pani Joe Matulova s nami byla celY den a ov gem, to si toho velice vatila lalyi to vge videla ate to bylo tak 'Acne.

Meli tam take tanec a tak jsem si zatandil s maminkou na jeji 75. narozeniny.

Mel jsem pfilaitost se tam sejit s redaktorem Vestniku, Rudy efeikem, bratrem Hilsherem a re statni vedouci mladele SYD, Dorothy Massey. V ge to bylo vesele a pekne.

Tak ut toho musim nechat, nob nag redaktor bude toho mit moo opravovat a bratru Sefeikovi dekuji za opravu. (Rada se stalo -- red ) S bratrskSnn pozdravem Emil Matula SPJST

TAK VAELICOS Anetka Houdkova Olenka na geho Krouiku eeskStch ten, sestra Emma Pavelkova, si vyjela s ptitelkyni na ttitSrdenni vklet po Americe a 2t`astne se °be navratily domii do Dallas. Napfed pry jely po Greyhound busu podivat se do Palo Duro Canyon poblit Amarillo na to historieke drama "Texas" a sdelila me, ze je to neco velmi zajimaveho a pfirno itchvatne sehrane. Pak jely dal do Colorado, kde sestra Pavelkova ma vnueku Toni Ann (deem to sync Tony Pavelky). Ta pry je v gude po vodila a ukazala v gechny zajimavos ti. Odtud se pustily dc Salt Lake City ye state Utah, pies Nevadu do San Francisco Calif.- dale do Portland. Oreg.: Seattle. Wash. a nakonec se podivaly i do sousedni Kanady. Videly Vancouver, Victoria a Banff. fz ekla me, to se mely dobFe a vgeho utlly a jely Jen, kdyt se jim chtelo a citily re ce qtovat. Celou cestu konaly pc torn stejnem

ye stiedu 20, srpna 1975 busu a nakonec byly i v San Antonio a odtud jely pak domti. Pf'eji mile sestte ten krasnY trYlet neb loni podstoupila te2kou opcoaci kyC le a nyni se citi dobte. Je :.4t`astna, 2e mohla cestovat a mit se zase jed nou dobte.

MinulY tYclen jsem trochu udelala chybu v mYch zpravach. KdyZ jsem psala o panu Al Kercho, tak jsem zapomnela sdelit, ze on je Clenem tadu 92 ye Ft. Worth, ale Z"e bydli ve meste Hurst, Tx., coZ" timto opravuji a snad me to pan Kercho promine.

Nekolik naAich Clenek si vyjelo na vYlety a mely pry se dobte. Sestra Fitziava, se byla podivat v Hot Springs, Ark. a nekolik jinYch sester pojede v sobotu 16. srpna s vYpravou do Palo Duro Canyon Pfejeme pekne uZiti a S't'astnY na.vrat ()pet doma. MinulY tYden ye Ctvrtek, sobotu a nedeli se konal vYroeni Folklife Festival v an Antonio, Tx. kde rtizne ethnicke sic a piny ()pet ptedvedly sve tance, pisne a zvyky pro poueeni a pobaveni ye tejnosti. Odtud jely sestra Nesudovd s dcerou pani Ellou Nachtigaloyou a s nimi te2, jell inan2ele G. Skotakovi. Pobyli si tam dva dny a dve noci a widen pry toho hodne.

Poeasi bylo pane, cesta clobrC a A( San Antonio nav§teva byla Bylo pr!;, to hezke a vidMi se s rnnoha krajany a stab() to za to.

Take z Dallas taneeni skupina scs.

Oatesove (celkem 16 osob) se podilelo na oslave a myslim, 2e i koncertni orchestr pana Sid PokiadniIca tam byl TeAi me, 2.e oslava. se jim letos vydatila a pfeji ;Urn ten aspech.

V nedeli 17 srpna tomu Wide 33 let, kdy mtj otec s jeho rodiei Ojai do Ameriky a to do Ennis, Tx Tak ta beta utekla, 2e elovek ani ne vi kam. Dedeeek pfistoupil k SPJST v roce 1897, jak se zaloZil tad 25 a otec a marninka pozdeji te2. Ka2dY z rodieft byl Menem vice jak 50 let.

Kdyby tak mohli violet dneini spolkovou sinradu 25, nevim, co by tomu tekli. Jaky to rozdil, tehdejAi sin a ta dneAni moderni budova!

Je jim to ale piano, neb musine stale doptedu, 2e ano.

JeAte musim solelit, 'le se konaji velke ptipravy pro na'S teskol,loven sky den dne 12. tijna, pH Statni 'vystave. Ptatele, pfipra.vujte se ria to slavnost. Hleclane si ten rids: sl. den udr2et a s nim i ty pisne. hud-

VESTNfK bu a zvyky na gch praotca. Dosta yam dopisy odev§ad a divi se, 2e zde v Texasu si to Ceske stale udrZujeme a tak pracujeme naddle pro vSechno eeske a bucl`me hrdi na /IA's pilvod.

SPJST

Karel Jaromir Erben ("1811 — 11870)

Dokonceni Kytice v pozdejSich leteen mela vliv nejen na basniky (Jan Neruda, Petr BezruC, Jiti Wolker aj.) a malite (Max 8vabita614, Mikuld$ AleS aj.;, ale inspirovala i huclebni skladatele (npi. Antenina Dvotaka a Zdenka, Fibicha): Erbenova Kytice je poklaclem Ceske pcesie, na ni se udila a bude ueit krase a libeznosti Ceske teal cela tada gene raci.

Vysledek narodopisne a sberatelske dinnosti Karla Jaromira Erbena je soustteden v neloolika souLorech. Jsou to ptedevSim Pisne rodni v Ceenach, ktere vySly kni2ne v letech 1842-45; pozdeji po podstatnem rozSiteni o dal g nasbiranY material, vySly opet pod nazvem Prostonar dni 'Ceske pisne a ti adla v letech 1862-3. Krome toho Erben vydal soubory narodnich baji povesl.i a pohadek, a to nejen CeskYch, ale i jinYch slOVanskych narodii. 'Sto prostonarodnich Poha dek a pyre:std. slovanskYCh v natedi pavodnieh Vedle sbirani liclovYch pohadek Erben pracoval i na pohad kach ume !Ycla vduchu lidove tvorby. Erben se valy snaZil wale 11}i• jit spo:cme mytologicke rysy jecl notlivVth .nametil (vira ye spravedlnort, dobra se ziem, otazka viny a tr,stu atd)) uvedomuje i system prostkedkii vytvafejicich umelecky obraz v pohacice ma stabilni prvky. (Konstrukce. zdpletky, zkouSky a ptekaiky, ktere musi hrdina pnviolky ptekonavat, styl jejich opakovani, fivodni a zavereena faze Ci formula a pod.)

OpouSteje tak yypravoyanou pcdo• bu jednotlivych pohadek a tradic, Erben vytvoill pohadku jako iitvar celonarodniho vyznamu a jakousi idealni tradici, v nit jednotlive myty se skladaly v mYtus celonarodni. Tak napfliclad srovnanim jednotlivYcIa variant pohadky TH zlate vlasy decla, VSeveda, yznikb zpoclobneni sluneeniho mYtu boje a Ciny hrdina syn-bolisujici boj shince a zimy. Timto zprisobem chystal

25 se Erben zpracovat cote slcvanske bajealovi co2 vSak byi Ukar pro jed notlivce nadlidskY a nezvladnutel. Vznikly jen di1Ci studio "0 dvojici a trojici v bajeslovi slovanskein" v roce 1857 a "Slovanske baje o stvoteni sveta" z roku 1866.

Tat" Erocnova einnost, zejmena z poeaucu se stYkala v mnahein s dilem Boi'eny Nerncove.

Karel Jaromir Erben by? vSak znam behem sve doby pkeva2ne jako yYznamny historik (Rukopis rousejni letopisii KosmovYch, Mesie nik hocin slarodes)oYch na Staroniestske radnici) a vyclavatel pamatek stare Ceske literatury, V torn to °bora Erbon potidil na piiklad edice nekterych del Jana Husa. TomaSe ze Stitneho, Jana Amose menskeho a vydal 11. dil VYboru za starAi Ceske literatury, obsahujici zejtnena husitske a humanisticpisemnictvi. Cele gererace dejepiscil 19. a 20. stoieti vdeei Erbe novi za vyclani dila Recesta diplomatica necnon epistolaria Bo lnemiae et Moraviae (vYtalay z diplomatickYch dokumenta a Bann tech a Moravy) je2 edituje a zpra covava vic jak 1350 dokumentid z obdobi od roku 600 do 1253. Erben se IA vYborne uplatnil na poll slavistiky pteklady ruske poesie kde pfelo2i1 na piiklad Nestorav letopis ruskY (1867) a zname Dva zpevy staroruske (0 yYprave Igorove a ZadonAtinu).

Karel Jaromir Erben byl pravem zatazen mezi nejpkednejSi umelce pera Oeskou akademii ji g v minulent stoleti • Zivotni dilo tohoto vynikajiciho mu2e je aktualnim pose] stvim i dne'Sku pro zobecneni lidskYch situaci Kytice z jeho poetic ke tvorby dodnes je 2i y Ym pramenem pro svou citlivost, bobatstvi basnickYch ()brat a pro olfiveru v lepli budoucnost eeskeho narucla.

To koneone potvrzuje i Ti • er meho elanku k 105. vYroCi smrti tc•oto velikana Ceske literatury citatem Erbenovy basne "Vestkyne radi".

Nenatikejte, neStesti a osud 2c vas tak tvrde potkaly, vSak natikejte, 2e jste jimi posud rozumnej zii se nestali!

Aj! Victim horu nad jine zvY;enon hora ta dobte znama yam — bujnymi sady kolem otoeenou, a na to hote BoH chram.

AvSak do chramu branou chodi

VESTNIK troji, a troji vychazeji zas; slyg te a vezte, toto peano stoji, a v srdci slogte vesti hlas: "Darrao nadeji kojite se pianou!

Nezbudete se s yYch psot a bid, dokavad jednou choditi branou nebude tvrdy deskY lid!"

Kdo's u gi dostal, abys jirna sly6e1, prod si je palcem zacpavag?

A kornu rozum s vysokost prod Po nem nohou glapavag?

Tisic let ug lo, co sve mile syny svornosti ueil Svatopluk, avgak neproniknul dotud. do hodiny, Prod je nutnYm psat do YclejNlio krajanskeho tisku?

Zanik deskYch texaskken novin Noveho Domova pied osmi roky, zastaveni vydavani ptilohy Svoboda k El Campo News mintileho roku a nadale omezovani stranek v Ceske easti Vostniku jsou jiste piesvedeive drivody k psani do nageho etnickeho tisku.

Noviny kagde narodnostni skupiny — tedy i nag krajanslia'; vetve jsou udrgovany obetavou praci redakci jednotlivkch novin, finanant podporou !at' ji g organizaci (Vestnik) anebo odberatelt (Hospodat, Na g inec) a elanky, fivahami a dopisy etenan. Vkchny body -- redakeni prace, finandni podpora a elanky dopisovatelri — se navzolem doplriuji a jsou nutne k givotnosti nageho tisku.

Jelikog stall dopisovatele a oclbe ratele odchazeji odkud neni navru. tu, Ceske noviny v Texasu pottebuji novSrch sil z tad etenatil k pokraeovani jejich poslani — udrget deskk jazyk v tato zeini.

Jsme mali, slabi — dosti tech feel!

Chop se pera, kdo schopen jest!

JakST zisk? — Jedna se piece o &sky: tisk!

Ptislovi: "Kdo maze, ton jede" anebo "Zadarmo ani kute nehrabe" ptipadne vSrmluva "Pogkrab mne na zadech, ja, nemam da.s" nebyly utivany ba ani na mysl neptigly tem viasteneckYm krajans 14m clopisovale.rim dtivei gich let.

Vezmerne si z nich ptiklad, ponevadg se n;dra o byti a nebyti deslieho tisku!

Jan J. Kara.s, Houston

TJvetejriujeme dopis zaslanY nag emu Clenu Jan Kolajovi v Needville jeho bratrem Tomagem z Francie za Lsvetove valky, kterk byl uvekejnen ye Vestniku v kvetnu 1919. Asi ge to bude na ge etenate zajimat.

LAMALOU, FRANCIE ROK 1919

Mili rodidel Vim, ge odekavate ode mne slidy adkoliv jegte ma dovolcne, neni bony popis me cesty a me dovolene s temet horednou nedodkavosti, konce, vain popi gi cestu sem a dojem zdej giho kraje.

Bylo nas pug tenkch z 36. divise 1,200 mug ii a dtistojnikri. Na nadrag i v mesteeku Tonneire byl pro nas pilpraven zvla gtni vlak, kterST portistaval mimo lokomotivy a kon dukterova kabusu vST hradne z vozri nemeckeho korunniho prince, ktere byly Nemecku sebrany. Ja se svkmi kamarady jsem vsednul na vlak asi o 8 hodin y weer, ale neg bylo vg e v potadku a vlak se hnut, bylo hodne pozde. Kdyg se rozednilo, poeal jsem pozorovat krajinu.

Jeli jsme dosti rovnou a velmi bohatou krajinou, vesnice se pane tulily kolein kostelii (minim domy v techto vesnicich) jako kutata ko lem kvodny. V dali se zvedaly hory jako u rids v Texasu se zvedaji rano mraky od Mexickeho zalivu.

K taint° horam nag vlak nefmavne spel s pozoruhodnou rychlosti brzy jsme mijeli prvni kopec, kterY jakoby sta.' na stilt a za nim byla nahromadena jeho reserva. Na ley e strane byla teka s krasnYm fido lim, kterVm se nag vlak ubiral. Reka ale na,sledkem stalSrch de gtfi byla velmi rozvodnend, a misty vypa dala jako hromne jezero. Stromotadi se rSrsovalo vodou a znadilc, kudy jdmi cesty. Zdene musty, aekoliv nektere hodne velike, sedely na hladine vodni jako kteeci. Obydelnkch domfi nebylo sice ye vode mnoho videt, ty byly po prava stra no trail: po apati hor byly rortrou gene pekne vesnice, ktere se svymi eervenSrmi stfechami a bilkmi zdemi se pane vyjimaly.

Vlak dunel nei-lame dale, jen tu a tam na malou chvili zastavil, taktka jen na okam gik a jig zase spel dale. fidoli se pozvolna ri gilo a kop ce byly dim dale vy ggl. Trot' tad' ktere vet ginou byly vzclela.vany po le se Osovala po celkch stranicn a vedla po samem ripati men gch bar nee° dale byla druha tada, vlastne

Ve sttedu 20. srpna 1975

to byla massa hor, nektere se zve daly do nebetydne vYtky a na mno hYch bylo videt zticeniny starch hradfi, zaniktii a kasteln, nebo jen ktig oznadoval, ze i tyto na pohled nedostigne vYginy byly podmaneny lidskou bytosti. Brzy jsme byli v sa mem sttedu hor. Udoli teky se 4gilo na pouhe tieni koryto, ktere muselo bYt hodne hluboke pro tu spoustu vod. Pod& tohoto koryta nas vlak unag el s monotenim supotem. Projeli jsme nekolika tunely, nektere byly dosti dlouhe. Projell jsme mestem Lyon; jest to Nielke mesh) a uhaneli dale. Zde jig nebyl rozhled na krajinu velmi vol ponevad g se trat' vet gihou ubirala bud`to hlubokVin priltezem nebo tunelem. Zde mne ale zajiinaly terasovite vinohrady, ktere pokrYvaly ag figasne strme riboai hor.

Mnohe byly tak malinke, ge by je lehko piikryl vozovou plachtou a obsahovaly jen par vinnYch Braze. vlastne kamenne zdi, ktere byly staveny za ridelem udrieni hli ny v techto vinohradech, tvoiily po divuhodnou splet` a upominaly na nejakou ohromnou sit' spletenou ob rovskYm pavoukem. V techto zdich bylo videt schody, po kterSrch musel stoupat, kdo chtel jit do techto malSrch zahradek. Vlak nag uhanel tou smesi tunelfi, prfitezil a neg li jsme se nada'', byl weer a byla veta po pozorovani kra jiny. Lee s rozbteskem dne jsem byl na nohou. Hodiv na ramena svrchnik. otevtel jsem dvete, abych se mohl nadStchat rannlho vzduchu Byla to vlastne jen temna smelice svetla, kterou malt' srp mesice vydaval a se svetlem slunednim, ktere bylo skryto kdesi za horami, odkud pak vyklouzlo a s lagko'vnou rozpustilosti pokrylo krajinu s yST -m)htejiv3mparsky.

SIcenerie, ktera se v tomto poloBeni pted mymi zraky rozkladala, ptipomenula mi sttedni texaskou krajinu tak g ive, ze jsem oeekaval, g e konduktor bude brzy volat: "Dal las! Don't forget your baggage!"

Krajina krasne rovne, jako dlari, po ni vg ude rortrou g erté ptivetive domky mezi krasnSr mi kogatjnni stromy, ktere s lepsim svetlem se pozdeji iikazaly bSrt olivami a pole, ktera vypadala jako seselane bavini g e, byly prave ostilhane vinohrady, ktere pokOvaly ve gkerou krajinu. Vlak heal jako o vod a s v3ichodem slunce se vehnal do nadra gl v Montpellier, kra.s

Ve sttedu 20. srpna 1975 nth° mesta s nekolika tisici obyva tel.

Kdyg vlak stanul k vuli zasobeni se vodou, seskoeil jsem z vozu, abych se trochu pro gel A tu jsem zpozoroval, ge mame dye lokornotivy, ale jeden pohled sm'erem kudy trat' vedla tone ukazoval, je budeme pottebovati Nekolik malo kilometril za mestem se zvedalo po hoti a tam dale se rYsovaly horgti velikani. Sal jsem na nadragi a dival se na mapu, ktera mi ukazova la, ge jsme blizko Sttedozenmiho mote. Vlek pisknul a ja musel pospichat, aby mire neodjel. Brzy jsme mime.; prvni pohoti velmi ka meniteho razu a trat' se vinula po bocich velikanfa Obeas jsme projei tunelem.

Tyhle tunely byly zabavne. Oloyek nevedel, co uvidi na druhem konci. Na ptiklad jell jsme zvolna mezi samjnni kamenitYmi kopci pc) rostlYrni jen nizlecan ktovim, po lid skein obydli nikde ani stony. Pojed nou nebylo videt nic, jen mil po obou stranach vlaku. v nasledujicim okamgiku se setmi a ji g jsme v tunelu, tma jest, ge by na ni sekeru mohl povesit a jelikoi eloveka tak nahle ptekvani, jednomu se zde, ze mu odi z dulku vylezou.

Vlak htmotil tunelem jako zbesily hodnou chvili a pak se zase na jednou rozsvetli a pted alma se rozklada, krasnY obraz. Trat' se vine vysoko po boku horskem a po leve strane se rozklada pane ftdoli, posete vesnicemi, farmami a vinohrady a tam v dali se mcdral zaliv motsky. Ted' vlak hnal dale a brzy jsme byli v druhem tunelu, zase tak transom a zase ten ohltrAujici Minot. Ale nic netrva veene, tedy zase jsme vyrazili na svetlo.

A presto! Zde byly jen nebetydne vrchy, kamenite a pororetlo jen drobnYm ktovim a tam v deli byly nektere s bilou eepiei. Tak mijel obraz za obrazem a my jsme asi o 1 hodine ,adpoledne dorazili k nagemu cili Lamalou Les Baines.

Jest to letni resort a horke koupele, ktere majii leeivou silo. Zde jsme byli rortrideni a ubytovani y hotelich a vilach Ja bydlim v ho• telu prvni tfidy Mom krasnY poko jik s peknYm nabytkem, nejlepe se mi ale zamlouva pastel. Moro ism se stydel do ni vlezt, ale kdy g jsem se koneene do ni polozil, telly jseni si pravil, ge v ni stravim celou svou dovolenou. Ale chyba lavky! Zapomnel jsem, ge mam galudek a ten

1/2STNtK mne, mraka, vytahl, ge pry jest prazdnY; nu a kdyZ jsem se obleknul, tedy se mi zase vysvlekat nechtelo a do takove postale °bladenY? To by se neg ikovalo dohromady.

Tady koname rUzne vYlety na rilz na, pamatna, mista, chodime do di-' vadel, hospod a tak dale.

Ptigte yam popigi trochu sve vYlety.

Jsem Vag uptimnY syn Tomes (Zaslal bratr John Kolaja) Pokradovani POSLEDNE RUDEHO MIME. Roman od Zane Grey lo- ii Josef Vorel Pokradovani Do Copenwashie dovezl ji Paxton a tekl ji, ge neni bezpedno jiti pegky. Ptile gitost k jizele na koni byla zde fidka a tak Mariana travila pomalu svirj das a ziskavala si drivery Nokift. Ale mela zde tea zamestnani studium, &ten' psani dopisu a obeznamovani se se vgim co souviselo s valkou. PoFledni horko bylo piece jen ponekud snesitel ne a ona mu pomala zvykala, koli se snagila trayiti tyto hodiny venku. Vyjednala si s indiansky'm listonogem, kterY se na ni painatoval, aby nosil jeji dopisy do Flegerstownu a obstaraval jeji posilky.

Ttikrat nebo etytikrat tYcine navate vovala vesnici Nokife Ptitom kupovala kogiky a davala Mem cukrovi, panenky a hraelay. Tan se ji nektera nokijska germ, je-li misionatkou, videla, ee je ji s pros pechem, odpovida-li diiraznYm zdporem.

Ptedvidala nektere neptijemne si tuace a piipravovala se na ne. Za letnich veeerfi sedal na stupnich obchodni stanice Jay Lord. Morgan se pry jig nekoho tazal, co ta "kodka s bilou tvati" dela zase v reservaci. Friel zvedel o jeji ptitom nosti. Az dosud mela Mariana tolik obratnosti a gtesti, ie se vyhnula setkani s nekterYm z nich tvati v tvar. Av gak nebala se nijak mognosti toho.

Kdyby se byla mohla vfibee cititi Wastnou, bylo by to bYvalo zde na pougti, ktera ji jaksi zmenila a pH praci, kterou si vyvolila. Ale skutedne 'gtesti bylo pro ni ted' nemoAne. Nophaie psal jen zfidka.

Byl 'nada ve Francii". Jeho dopi-

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sy byly censurovany a psal jen mak) o sae. Mariana :ilia ye stalem strachu, ge jig o nem neuslygi — ze snad je jig zabit. Nebala se toho, ge by byl ranen. Vedela, je India.nem, jemut poraneni neni nieim. Nemohla se zbaviti chorob neho zvyku dist stale o valce. Mi•• vala hrozne sny. Wince nenavidela stale vice. Ani klid poug te, jeji podivuhodna uklidtiujicv moc, nepomahaly proti tomuto jejimu valednemu vzrugeni. Snagela vge, snagila se vyugiti co nejvice sve ptitomnos ti mezi Noki a nepozbYvati viry a nadeje. Ale dlouhe, horke leto se ta hlo pomalu a bylo zmirneno jen jednou kratkou navatevou do chlad ne, horske vYge Flagerstownu.

Koncem leta nastal take konec prazdne, dekajici jednotvarnosti je jiho givota Jednoho dne Ojai pro ni Withersa odvezl ji na s yem voze do Kaidabu. Jeho gene nebylo zcela dobte a pottebovala zmeny podnebi; chte la tedy, aby Mariana jela s ni na kratkY pobyt do Kalifornia. Mariana s radosti svolila a zatim co se dely ptipra yy na cestu, jezdila na koni a stoupala na dernou vysoeinu, aby mohla shlednout Nophaleily kraj. Spattila jen rude gtity vrchil "(moll boire. Ale byla rada i tomu.

Pohligejic pies onu divokou a krasnou pougt` yysokYch skalni4h hradeb a pies zelene plochy myslila Mariana na onoho in .dianskieho hocha, kterY se tu narodil a pasl sve stado v osamele pus tine naslouchaje tajemnYm hlasfun indianskYch duchil a kterY ted' hojoval ye Francii za beloehy a za Ameriku. Mariane se zdalo, ge se ji vraci jeji bYvala, sila smIce. Byla pied tim cliurava, osamela a tonNophaieovi Tougila po gila ce. Ale uvedomovala si svou napros tou sobeckost v protive k Nophaieove uglechtilosti. Prost', pohled na vysoeinu ogivil jejiho bYvaieho ducha. Nesml, bNiti shledina nedostateenou. KagdY den ptispival k posileni stateenosti a ta spolu s (*.triad nej gimi dny zvyg ovala jeji energil Pokraeovani

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Friday, Aug. 22 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Aug. 29 — Social night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Sunday, Aug. 31—Straten Reunion Friday, Sept. 5 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor; 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7 — Private party Lodge No. 9, Snook 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 Saturday, Sept. 6 — Youth meeting, 2 p.m., bring craft prof.

Saturday, Sept. 13 — Dance; music

by The Kountry Keystones — SPJST -

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

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 23 —The Starlites Saturday, Aug. 30 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Sept. 6 -- A. J. & The Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 13 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 20—The Versatiles Saturday, Sept. 27 — The Starlites —SPJST-

Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Saturday, Aug. 23 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Aug. 30 — Fabulous Six Lodge No. 40, Hillje Wednesday, Aug. 20—Before School Dance; music by The Barons Saturday, Aug. 30 — Battle Dance Hidden Image & Albatral Saturday, Sept. 20 — Krystal Blue Saturday, Sept. 27 — Dulwich Fox SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Aug. 23 — Edwin GaAs and The Top Five Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Choral Group Saturday, Aug 30 — Vrazel. Polka Band (Dress policy: Ladies: dresses only; men:

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall)

Lodge No. 54, West

Saturday, August 23 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Aug. 30 — New Country Kings Saturday, Sept. 6 — Jerry, Butch & The Gentres (Marek-Frei wedding)

Saturday, Aug. 23—Mynar-Grones wedding reception and dance music by Johnny Mensik Saturday, Aug. 30 — Kaluza-Bajer wedding reception and dance Tuesday, Sept. 2 — Youth Club meeting, 7 p.m.

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

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and pant• suits for women; men: no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, Aug. 23 — Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Sept. 6 — Noblemen, (country/western) Saturday, Sept. 27 — Vrazels & Mikula — Battle Dance Monthly meeting, every 2nd Wednesday, at 8 p.m.

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

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

— SPJST — Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Aug. 30 — Rotney Play Boys

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Aug. 23 — Vrazel Polka Saturday, Aug. 30 — Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 6 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 13 -- Arnold Schiller's Serenaders Regular monthly lodge meeting 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:30 —SPJST-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Aug. 23 — Randy and The Serenaders Saturday, Aug. 30 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds

Wednesday, August 20, 1975

Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Diamonds Saturday, Sept. 13 — The Western Five Regular lodge meeting 8 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 80, Holland

Saturday, Aug. 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-

Lodge No. 81, Needville

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

—SPJST-Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Ennis Country Polka Boys Monday, Sept. 15 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20 — Dance; HiToppers of New Braunfels — SPJST — Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Aug. 23 — Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Aug. 30 — Blumes Orch. (semi-formal) Saturday, Sept. 6 — The Eqlinger Combo Friday, Sept. 12 — Country-Western Dance — Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times Saturday, Sept. 13 — Gilbert Kautz (semi-formal dance) (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt; men — no Jeans, shirts inside trousers, unless the dance IS a 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, Sept. 20 — Lodge dance; Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmekes Sunday, Sept. 28 — 65th Anniversary celebration Reg. lodge meeting 2nd Sunday, each month; Ladies' Circle meets 2nd Thursday, each month.

Wednesday, August 20, 1975 Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zink Saturday, Aug. 23—The Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels Saturday, Aug. 30 — Eric Honza of Ennis Saturday, Sept. 13 — Little Fishermen —SPJST-

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Lodge 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.

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Lodge No. 142, Houston

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

—SPJSTLodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Aug. 30 — Panther City Polka Boys, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 — Friendship Club, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6 — St Paul's Dance; Jodie Mikula, 9 to 1 Sunday, Sept. 14 — Monthly lodge meeting, covered dish dinner, at 1:30 p.m.; meeting at 3:00 —SPJST-

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Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Aug. 23 — Cross Country Saturday, Aug. 30 — Jerry Green and the Country Craftsmen Saturday, Sept. 6 — Battle Dance —Otis Beck & The Best Yets and The Journeymen —SPJST-

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

Saturday, Aug. 23 — Leon "Peppy" Selph (C/W music) Saturday, Sept. 6 — Henry Repka (polka music) Saturday, Sept. 20 — Len Ray — old-time barn dance Dances are from 9 p.m. to 1 aan.

Socials every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 2 p.m Executive meetings every 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.

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

—SPJSTLodge No. 174, Rockdale

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

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

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