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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 45 NOVEMBER 12, 1975

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Our office has been receiving The THINGS TO REMEMBER Ennis Daily News for quite some time and yours truly enjoys read- The value of time.

The necessity of perseverance. ing the coverage of the Ennis area The pleasure of working. in this publication. There are so The worth of character. many of our SPJST members in that area and not a single issue The dignity of simplicity.

The power of kindness. reaches us that does not call our attention to someone who is a The wisdom of saving. member of our SPJST Society.

The virtue of patience.

Indeed we feel privileged to have The job of originality. made the acquaintance of Mr. and The beauty of cheerfulness.

Mrs. Floyd Casebolt, or "Casey" The influence of example. as they are known, who are editors The obligation of duty. of the paper. Our Society appreciates all they do, publicity, wise We also wish to remind our readand other ways for the SPJST, and ers, especially members, about the in this Issue, under the heading of "Features" we reprint two articles Ernie Hanka Appreciation Day to which appeared in the Ennis Daily be held at Lodge Pokrok Houston News, one dated Sunday, October No. 88, Sunday, November 23rd.

26, 1975 and the other, an editori- Please read the "Letters" section al, dated Wednesday, October 29th. and also see the SPJST Calendar We feel that the Ennis community, for more detailed information. Atas well as our Society, appreciates tend this worthy function.

It was during the first week of the hard work and efforts Sister Wilma Nesuda did as a youth July when we did not publish the counselor; not only in the SPJST, Vestnik that our family took time but in other fields. This is proof to visit some of our long-time that good, honest efforts in be- friends in the Houston-Galveston half of others does not go unappre- area. Among them were Brother ciated! Our Society thanks Mr. Ernest Hanka and Brother and Sisand Mrs. Casebolt for this interest. ter J. M. Skrabanek. We were glad to see them all and wished them * * We call your attention to the the best In the future. May they fact that District I will have their all enj oy good health! * * fall meeting Sunday, November And, of course, we would not fail 16th in the new home of Lodge No. 13, Dime Box. See the Bulletin to mention the grand opening of the new home of Lodge Jan Zizka Board I

No. 18, Elgin, on Sunday, December 7th, which will be here before we realize it. Keep these dates in mind and marked on your calendar! * * Patriotism isn't marching behind a band and puffing out your chest.

Patriotism isn't a flash of fireworks one day of the year, and then submerging one's emotions the rest of the year. Patriotism isn't found in the whooping of the crowd or put on flag-waving.

Patriotism is the sum of the three cardinal virtues: Faith, 'lope and Charity. Faith in the principles of our government; Hope in the future of our country; Charity toward all and malice toward none.

Patriotism is that spirit that makes us help our neighbors when they are in distress, and extend sympathy when they are stricken.

Patriotism is the tugging at our heart-strings, and a sincere kinship with those who toil in field or shop or marketplace.

Patriotism is the emotion that makes a lump in the throat when some intrepid spirit strives to achieve something that no human being ever before achieved.

Patriotism is to be unashamed at the moisture that comes welling up in our tear-ducts with the passing of some great and noble soul, who unselfishly devoted his life to the cause of mankind.

Patriotism is loving one's country, respecting its traditions, and

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Wednesday, November 12, 1975 honoring its people, whether high or low, rich or poor.

Patriotism is standing firm and unselfish for the right, for the common good, for the peace and well-being of all; sacrificing self; if need be, and unafraid against all opposition.

If you don't enjoy what you have, how would you be happier with more?

- SPJST NEWSBRIEF Ignac Fojtik, 83, of the Beasley Community passed away Nov. 5th, after a brief illness. Funeral serVices were held from the Beasley Church of Christ on Nov. 6th, with burial in the Beasley Cemetery.

Bro. Fojtik was a member of Lodge No, 28, East Bernard and was the father of Dist. VI Youth Counselor Sister Elsie Brdecka. The Youth Dept. of the Supreme Lodge was represented by SYD Dorothy Massey.

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TO: ALL SALES REPRESENTATIVES ANNOUNCING A PRECONVENTION SALES CONTEST Dear Fellow Workers: In our board meeting, held on October 7-9, 1975, it was approved to have a preconvention sales contest, starting November 1, 1975 through March 31, 1976, with the following awards offered: Top sales representative in state-Paid trip to our convention in June 1976, the same as delegates will receive. if an elected delegate, the equivalent in cash.

Second place winner---$200.0o in cash.

Third place winner---$100.00 in cash.

In case of a tie, the number of members will determine the winner.

All applications must be fully completed and processed before they will count in the sales contest.

May YOU be the lucky one to win one of the above prizes.

Fraternally Yours, Joe B. Hejny Vice President

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SPJST WELL REPRESENTED AT TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS CONVENTION IN AUSTIN -- OCTOBER 25.27, 1975

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have a catered meal and free dance for our membership. You should be receiving a newsletter soon with more details.

Fraternally, Vlasta 1Vlachann, Secretary SPJST -

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE

Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 174, Rockdale, will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 20th at the VFW Hall on Highway 79-West.

All members are urged to attend.

A social hour will follow.

Fraternally, Florian Skubal, Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON

SPJST officials attending TFC Convention, L to R: District III Director Sid Pokladnik, SL President Nick Morris, SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, and Sister Irma Klinkovsl“. secretary from the home office.

Other SPJST officials with their wives attending TFC were, L to R: District VI Director Matt Vanek, Sister Henrietta Vanek, Sister Regina

Zabcik, SL Financial Secretary Ben Zabeik, Sister Carrie Veselka and District VII Director Frank Veselka.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Dear Members and Friends: Our regular meeting was held as scheduled on October 8th, at 7:30 p.m., and this was one of our

better attended meetings. We are hoping to have a large group of participating members to keep this lodge growing and getting the work done. Let's all push together and bring in more members each time land maybe sooner than we think some of us can take it easy by letting others have their turn, so let's keep the ball rolling.

Our November 12th meeting will probably be past by the time you receive your Vestnik, so you will hear about it later.

The month of December is our busy time, the time when we have the annual meeting. Keep it in mind. Also on December 20th, we

Dear Members and Friends: The spaghetti dinner we held at the Eagles' Hall in Galveston was a big success. We will need to have a repeat of this soon. The spaghetti was just delicious; Brother Joe Polivka did a wonderful job cooking for this event. He went all out and it. couldn't have tasted better had you eaten at an Italian restaurant. As, a new member, Brother Polivka has been a real asset to our organization.

As usual, Brother Jerry Kaluza was in charge of the kitchen and he had everything going like clockwork. It seems like he is the backbone of these functions.

Without the help of our wonderful vice-president, Brother John Valusek, this could not have run so smoothly. He has always been a big help in so many ways and it seems as though we can always rely on him for placing our orders and helping where he is needed.

Brother Jerry Jaroszewski was in charge of the beer, and he handled it very well.

Helping us out with music were Johnny Valusek, Clarence Fee, Jerry Kaluza, Leon Sevcik, and Mickey Grove. It seems 'as though we may have a band forming.

Sister Bessie Findley, Carmen Odinot, Evelyn Kent, Evelyn Setcik, and Agnes Valusek were on the serving line and did an excellent job. Stephanie Mattes and her grandmother, Mrs. Sam Partied, took care of the tickets at the door.

The ladies went all out for the pastries; you name it and it was on the table that was manned by

4 our good Sister Frances Kaluza.

Something that made me feel real good was seeing our youth taking part in this function. Jeanie Marie Lewis baked a beautiful cake in the shape of the flag, decorated with stars and stripes. I understand it took her four hours to decorate it, which is really marvelous. Her younger sister, Kathy Ann Lewis also participated by baking a beautiful chocolate cake. Let's not forget our stand by Stephanie Mattes. She is there to work when and wherever she is needed — a great girl. All of this is what makes a complete fraternal lodge. This is true fraternalism.

I hope I have not forgotten anyone or their contribution because everyone did a wonderful job.

Don't forget our next meeting on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. at the KC Hall, Delaney Road, La Marque. Do come out.

Our Christmas party will be held Sunday, December 7th, at 2 p.m. at Mainland Elks' Lodge, 2200 Lake Road, LaMarque. Turkey and dressing will be furnished by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a covered dish. Beer and soft drinks will be free during the meal. You are encouraged to !bring guests, but please allow for their food.

Following the meal will be a short meeting and election of officers. Starting at 4 p.m. will be a dance. We hope to hire a good band for your listening and dancing pleasure. Members and their guests will be admitted free. Remember, some guests do become members, so encourage them to accompany you to this function.

We will be selling tickets for a Party Bar Basket which will be given away at 7 p.m. on this date.

Tickets will be delivered to you.

Please try your best to sell or buy these tickets. Dates set for selling tickets are: November 8, Holiday Mall; November 22, Galvez Mall; and December 6, K....Mart in Galveston. We will need volunteers to help on these dates. Offer your help as it is hard on just a few people. If you cannot help out on these dates, please sell the tickets at your convenience. We also plan to sell pastry on November 22 and December 6 while we are selling tickets. Please offer to bake if possible; pastry is a big money-maker.

Audrey Kaluza, Entertainment Chum.

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS HELD IN BLEIBLERVILLE OCTOBER 29. 1975

Seated, L to R: Frieda Bednar, Mollie Ewell, Lillie Mikeska, Annie Sobel/. ajsa and S. H. EwelL Standing, L to R: Edmund Mikeska, Willie Sehovajsa, Leroy Kamas, Dist. I President Willie Trealek, Ed Vavra, Miro Petrusek, Allen Stepan and Dist. Sales Representative Ben Trealek.

SFM Silas Smith showing the class how to work up proposals on different plans for their prospects.

(Submitted by Joe B. Hejny, SL VP) LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND

Dear Members, Our regular monthly meeting of 'SPJST Lodge No. 175, Port Bend was held on October 19th at 3 p.m. at the home of Frank and Pat Parma in Richmond.

The meeting was opened by President Clarence Krejci and roll call of officers was held by Secre, tary Ann Pace. The financial report was given by Pat Parma and was accepted. The minutes from the

last meeting were read by Barbara Va0ele. They were accepted al read.

Sister Bessie Franek asked if anyone knew the whereabouts of the scrap-book the lodge had. If so, please contact her.

We want to welcome our new members and urge them to get in.olved in our lodge. They are: Mark Price, Tanya Maxie Janke, Diane Lee Milholland, William Ray Milholland and Carol Leane

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS HELD IN NEW TABOR OCTOBER 30, 1975

Seated, L to R: Dist. Sales Representative Ben Trealek, Martha Trcalek, Mildred Horak and Frank Ryehlik. Standing, L to R: Cecil Dickson, Willie Gloyna, Henry Vavra, Melvin Skrabanek, Willie Trealek, Ernest ,Jakubik and Clint Luksa,

5 We have more winners. Marvin Mensik and son Greg Me SPJST members, are on the Rosenberg Fire Department Pumper Team. On October 19th they attended the Dallas State Fair Pumper Races and came home with the 1st place trophy.

We congratulate all these members in their winnings.

Our November meeting was held on November 9th, at 3 p.m. at Lillie Toon's home at 1610 Richard Road, Richmond.

On December 14th our Christmas party will be held at the Civic Center. More details will be announced later.

The door prize was won by Sister Bernice Kveton. It was donat, ed by Brother Frank Parma. The November door prize was donated

by Sister Ann Pace.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments of delicious homemade pies baked by Frank Parma were served and enjoyed by all.

We urge you to attend our lodge meetings and be a part of our fraternal family.

Fraternally, Barbara Vacek, Reporter SPJST --

NOTICE LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our annual meeting and election of officers has been changed from Sunday, November 16th to Sunday, November 23rd, at 3 p.m. A covered dish dinner will follow.

The ladies are kindly asked to bring pastry for dessert and a covered dish.

Fraternally, Paul Hagar Vlasta Vavra, Lillie Mae Dickson, 011ie Jakubik and Lynda Kubena.

Standing: SFM Silas Smith and Albin Horak.

(Joe B. Hejny, SL VP) Parma on her embroidered pillow. holland.

Brother Frank and Sister Pat She entered it at YAD in Temple won 1st place with it. ConParma made a report on the meet- and gratulations, Pam. we are proud of ing held at the Fort Bend Fair- you! Pam is the grounds on October 15th in re- and Pat Parma. daughter of Frank gards to the Czech Festival to be held in Rosenberg, April 23, 24, and We would also like to congratu25, 1976. Lodge 175 will participate late Liz Buzek. She is an SPJST in the festival. Brother Frank and member who won 2nd runner-up Sister Pat are chairmen from in the beauty queen contest at the Lodge 175, to work with other civic Fort Bend County Fair, held Ocgroups in making the festival a tober 1 through 4. Liz is a student success. at Lamar Cansoiodated High We want to congratulate Pam School in Rosenberg.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO SPJST Lodge No. 133, San Antonio, will hold their meeting on Sunday, November 16th, at 1505 S. Gevers, Highland Park Lions Club, San Antonio. Meeting starts at 2 p. m.

This is the meeting when officers for 1976 will be elected, also delegates to the 1976 convention, which will be held in Waco.

Please make plans to attend this meeting and cast your vote in selection of your officers to lead your lodge for the year 1976.

Fraternally, EMU E. lVfa,tula, Secretary

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Wednesday, November 12, 1975

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN, POT-LUCK SUPPER OCTOBER 21, 1975

Dear Members: On Tuesday, October 21st, we had our first social in our new home with some 400 in attendance.

This was the first time that many of our members were able to see the building completed.

Our -pot luck" supper started at 7. p.m. with a full evening of all types of good things, social, and dance with Jodie Dubek and the Silvertones furnishing the music for the evening. Everyone seemed to have had an enjoyable time. All members brought enough food dishes for themselves and their guests for the evening.

In looking throughout the hall during the evening, without a doubt we had in attendance people from all the surrounding towns within a 50-mile radius including the — Vista area, Northwest of Austin.

The couple attending who came the farthest distance was Mr. and Mrs. John Roskos from Lexington Park, Maryland. The Roskos just returned from a tour of Czechoslovakia and came to Texas to visit some friends, John and Helen Deba, who were going to join the Roskos in touring Texas. We were real pleased to see several families coming some distances to attend our social. The Glen Matetzschk family from Rosenberg drove up just for the evening, along with our former youth leaders Jim and Dot Roach and son, Jamie, from Killeen. We were delighted to have Mr. and Mrs. Nick A. Morris and boys attend, and Brother Lad Zatopek from Temple. We were sorry that Mrs. Zatopek and David were not able to attend.

In addition, we had several attending who were celebrating different occasions: Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mikulencak from Granger were celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary and have been SPJST members for over 55 years. Their son Albert Mikulencak and family are residing in Elgin and members of our local lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Helgren were celebrating their 31 wedding anniversary and it was also Sister Heigren's birthday.

We want to remind all members that our dedication of our new lodge hall will be on December 7th, 1975, and we welcome you to join

Local Lodge Members. L to R: Jeanette Peterson, sales representative; Curley GlIstafson, Lodge 18 president; Lois Kubicek, secretary; and Mr. Jim Mogonye, Sr., sharing the exciting event.

(Photos by Jeanette Peterson)

Attending from the greatest distance were Mr. and Mrs. John Roskos from Lexington Park, Maryland; they have returned from a tour of Czechoslovakia recently and are visiting in Texas. L to R: Mr. and Mrs. John Roskos and Mr. and Mrs. John Deba, from Austin. us. Schedule for day will be announced at a later date.

Fraternally, Jeanette Peterson -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

The November meeting of Lodge 6 was held on Sunday, November 2, at 5 p.m. Youth members Delores Dobecka and Stephanie Mynar led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. Delores then recited the SPJST pledge.

There were 30 members present,

and we had one guest, Alvin Soukup. All reports were given and all were approved as read. There was no treasurer's report as Brother Willie Helona was not present.

Brother Helona will give both the October and November reports in our December meeting.

In the youth report, Sister Schuetz reported that at the District III meeting at Elk, Lodge 6 won two awards for District YAD competition. One award Was for the club having the most entries, and the other award was for the club

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Out-of-town guests attending Lodge 18's first large occasion, L to R: Lad Zatopek, District II sales representative; Mrs. Dorothy Morris, SL President Nick A. Morris, an l Mr. Emil Mogonye, member of Lodge 18.

Members wno attended and expressed their appreciation, L to R: Mrs. Faye Kuehn, Mr. Howard Kuehn, Entertainment Committee Chairman; Ray Arbuckle, Elgin S & L president; Mr. Arthur Johnson, Building Committee member and councilman: and Mrs. Frank Mogonye, member.

Final touches being made on the building and parking lot of Lodge No. 18, Elgin. (Photos sent in by Sister Jeanette Peterson. —Editor).

Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mikulencak from Granger and visitors for the evening, are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. They are members of the SPJST for 55 years, and are the parents of Albert Mikulencak of Elgin. entering the most categories. The youth members have been very busy working on various projects.

Sister Schuetz said they would begin working on their Christmas program on Friday night, November 14th. She would like for all the youth members to be present so they can all have a part, and so they can all practice together.

Birthdays for November include: Marietta Lander, Christine Svrcek, Marvin Mynar, Rose Mynar, Johnnie Krizan, Deryl Helona, Darrell Uptmor, Joyce Wathsmann, Cheryl Brem, Dean Snider, Cyrill B. Svrcek, Katie Krizan and Eddie Hykel.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hykel will celebrate their wedding anniversary on November 4. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Seith and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schuetz had wedding anniversaries in October. Bobby Hykel brought the birthday cake.

Sister Dobecka, reported sending the following cards for the month of October: Birthday — Bobby Svrcek, Debbie Uptmor, and Edward Hykel Anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. Al Schuetz Get-well -- Evelyn Seith, Joe Sumbera, George Hubik, Rudy Set. cik Baby congratulations — Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Halberl Those on the sick list include BesSie Belek, and Robert Dobecka.

Brother Robert Dobecka gave the board of trustees' report. President Krizan read the names of two new candidates for membership into Lodge 6. The membership vot-

8 ed on and accepted these two new members into our lodge.

The $2 door prize winner was Alphonse Hrabal; and the $8 progressive door prize winner was Gary W. Enders, who was not present.

President Krizan then adjourned the meeting until Sunday, December 7th, at 3:30 p.m. This will be our annual meeting with the election of officers for the coming year.

All members are urged to attend.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsm a nn, Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW You are invited to attend the Thanksgiving Dance at Lodge Pinewood Heritage No. 17&, Longview, on November 15th, from 8 to 12 p m. The dance will be held at the Jaycee Fairground Building and will feature the music of Al Heard's Pendulums with excellent vocalists, modern, C-W, polka and waltz music. The price of admission is $3 per person. Set-ups are available, so BYOB. Half of the net proceeds will be donated to the Gregg County Association for Retarded Children.

Some lucky person will win a tom turkey as a door prize. You can purchase tickets at the door from 7 p.m. on.

Fraternally, Hugo Kocian, President -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, For the Saturday, November 1st Vrazels dance, these folks had birthdays: Edgar Lentz, Willie Mae Wood, Mamie Lorenz, Johnny Huleck, Albina TarnowSki, John Zemko, Milliard Antrich and Weldon Othold. These folks had anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Lamta (22 years), Louis and Mildred Koehn, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Schirncek (4 years), Leonard and Lorin. Kaster, and Mr. and Mrs. R D. Wood (1 year). There were no specific names given but we had people from Hallettsville, Shiner, Granger, New Caney, and Missouri City. Come back and see us again soon, folks.

John Stayton and Patti Lee were united in marriage in a lovely ceremony on Sunday, November 2, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. The ceremony was simple

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and beautiful and all the wedding party looked fantastic. A delicious dinner and reception followed the ceremony and everyone had a great time. Patti is the daughter of Curtis and Joy Lee and John is the son of A. J. and Maxie Stayton.

Congratulations, John and Patti, and may you have many, many happy years together.

E. J. Slanina and F. A. Kadlecek recently returned from a trip to our nation's capital. They toured Arlington National Cemetery, the former residence of General Robert E. Lee, Washington Monument, U. S. Capitol, Senate Chamber while the Senate was in session, the Air and Space Center, the Smithsonian Institute, and Mt. Vernon, George Washington's home. They were guests of Col. and Mrs. B. A. Smith who live in Falls Church, Va., Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mr. Slanina (Sly) and the late Anna Slanina. They had a great time and hope to return again soon. I know from experience, that is beautiful country up there, and I would love to go back myself again some day.

Wanda and Noel Kennedy are celebrating their 4th anniversary and Marcell Malak is in N.Y., City on business. Marcell is a successful business woman in her own right and I'm sure she is having a nice time in New York, too.

By the time you read this, H. J. Jarisch should be home from St. Joseph's Hospital. Almeda Bravenee and Wm. Barnum are both in Memorial NW Hospital for minor surgery as of this writing. We hope they are both home and on thel7 feet very soon.

Don't forget that Ernie Hanka Appreciation Day is coming up Sunday, November 23. Dancing will be from 2 to 9 p.m. with the music being provided by three bands — The Knights of Dixie, Sunnyland Cowboys, and the Texas Dutchmen. Tickets are on sale now and hamburgers and sandwiches will be on sale in the kitchen by the youth.

The choral group is practicing every Tuesday night beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The youth are holding craft sessions every Friday night in November beginning at 7 p.m.

Joe Patek will be playing for the Saturday, November 15th dance.

Here's your weekly reminder until

Christmas; there are only 36 more shopping days until Christmas!

The rush will start sooner than you think., so get busy, but let's not forget another important holiday, Thanksgiving. With all the excitement of Christmas coming up, we tend to lose sight of one of the most important holidays we have.

We must pause to give thanks for all the blessings we have and to remember our love for our fellow_ man and the principles of our society. Everyone take care and see you here next week.

Fraternally, Susan Schertburp r— LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our last lodge meeting was the annual meeting held on Sunday, November 2nd, 1975 at 1 p.m., with the lodge president, Brother Jerry Pechal, presiding. Flag Bearers James Allen and Stephen Morris led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed lodge sisters: Sisters Albina S. Chervenka, Vlasta Mikeska and Millie Sefcik. May they all rest in eternal peace. Our deepest sympathy to the bereaved surviving members of their families Resolutions have been sent to the Vestnik. The latter two were sisters, born Drevojanek, and died only 6 days apart.

When Sister Mikeska passed away, her daughter, La Verne Pechal, had been home •only two days from the hospital after surgery. And the three sisters were helping with all of the arrangements, one of whom Was Sister Sefcik, little did anyone think that within 6 days she would no longer be with us. She died the morning of the special Rosa Schneider Day, October 26th, that was scheduled and later cancelled at the Seaton School. Too sad for Sister Schneider, losing two sisters, who would have been present for the tribute to her.

Back to the meeting. Sister Kosarek read the roll call of officers and all were present; also, the roll of sales representatives.

All members were welcomed by the president, and Sister Ann Balusek of Lodge 15 was the only visitor. Come again.

Correspondence included the receipt for mortuary dues from the

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Supreme Lodge, a thank-you card from the Albino, S. Chervenka family for the wreath of flowers sent to the funeral of their loved one, a letter from Brother Frank Klinkovsky regarding his absence from the annual meeting due to a committment to his employer, and a booklet confirming the SPJST from the State Insurance Board.

Sisters Agnes Motl, Gretrude Miller and Olga Jez were reported on the sick list the day of the meeting. Brother Willie Kohut& became ill the next day and is under a doctor's care. Sister Martha Klusacek is going to cheek into the hospital today (Wed., Nov. 5th), for removal of her toenails. Getwell wishes to all those named and some we may not know about. We need to have you all well.

We welcomed the following as new members: adults — Karen Annette Grimes, Donald F. Bodenhienier, Lucy Helen Bode nhiemer, John Lee Klinkovsky, Kenneth Gerard Becker, and Randall Edward Platt, who was present at the meeting, and juveniles — Mark Richard Carreira and Catherine Jo Cox. Also Welcomed were Minnie 0. La Grange, who trans,. ferred from Lodge 177, Academy, and Glen Hutka and Emilie Mary Hutka, transferrees from Lodge No. 15, Buckholts. We are glad you all chose our lodge for your membership and hope you become active at our lodge activities.

The chairmen were called on for their monthly reports, as were the officers. All gave excellent reports. Brother Leon Sodek gave the third quarterly report of the audit committee. Brother Bob Vasicek read the board minutes of the trustees' meeting held on October 21. Some discussion followed regarding a free appreciation dance on Saturday, December 13th. The president, as entertainment chairman, reminded all that we will sponsor a fruit harvest dance (Vinobrani) on Saturday, November 15th. This is the dance everyone has been looking forward to all year. Due to the Elgin Lodge dedication on Sunday, December 7, our regular lodge meeting date, we changed our meeting date to Tuesday, December 2nd, at 7 p.m.

Youth Leader Howard Stefka reported 33 youths present. Their social was selected as a bingo and dance party at the lodge hall. The

youth will help to decorate the lodge on Friday night, November 14th, for the harvest dance the next night. All are to be present for the next youth club meeting when parts for the Christmas program, December 14th, will be given to all interested in participating.

After the balloting committee consisting of Sisters Lillie Mikulas, Georgia Sodek and Brothers Monroe Lucko, Dan Balusek and Woodrow Marek were chosen, we proceeded with the elections. Officers elected for 197& are: President — Jerry Pechal, re elected Vice Pres. — Alfred Klusacek, reelected Secretary -- Lillian Kosarek, reelected Financial Secretary — Willie Kohutek reelected Treasurer — Clarence Sodek newly elected Parliamentarian — Anton Motl, re-elected Youth Leader — Caralou Allen. newly elected Auditor — Jerry Mikulas, Jr. — newly elected Trustees for 3-year terms—Jerry Mikula,s, Jr., Ruby Bolton, and Woodrow Marek.

Trustee fom 1-year term — Anton Motl.

The twelve delegates elected are: Willie Kohutek, Jerry Mikulas, Jr., Dan Balusek, Jerry Pechal, Anton Motl, Alfred Klusacek, Frankie Klinkovsky, Leon Zavodny, Woodrow Marek, Clarence Sodek, Lillian Kosarek and Rudy Bolton. The ten alternates are, in numerical order: Emil Hejl, Frank Spanhel, Bob Vasicek, Alice Banning, Leon Sodek, Gladys Marek, Dorothy Pechal, Floyd W. Stuteville, A. B. (Butch) Sodek, and Emily Stuteville. The reporters, flagbearers and chairmen elections were postponed, as was the reading of the rules and regulations and their changes for 1976.

Sister Kosarek read the names of the recipients of the premium refund checks.

Door prize winners this month were: Howard Stefka and Jimmie Allen.

After adjournment we all enjoyed a good meal of sandwiches, cake, coffee and the usual happy hour. The meeting lasted longer than usual because a lot of business was taken care of.

About fifty members from Lodge

9 No. 47 journeyed to Dime Box on Sunday, October 26th, to help• them dedicate their lodge building. They are wished much success from all our members.

Remember these dates: November 14 — Decorating the premises for the harvest dance.

November 15 — Fruit Harvest Dance December 2 — Lodge meeting, at 7 p.m.

The Thanksgiving holidays will be upon us soon. Let's all be thankful for the blessings bestowed on each of us.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal, Reporter -SPJST-

ERNIE HANKA APPRECIATION

DAY AT LODGE 88, HOUSTON

Dear Members, Sunday, November 23rd is the day Lodge 88 has chosen to show our appreciation for a member who has given so much of himself to benefit our SPJST in our lodge, district, and the entire state: District V Director Brother Ernie Hanka. After suffering a stroke in March of this year, Brother Hanka has been in the hospital and is now at the Golden Age Manor here in Houston.

We invite members and friends from all over the state to join us for this day of tribute to a member who has worked so hard on our behalf. Three fine orchestras will play for your dancing enjoyment from 2 to 9 p.m.: The Texas Dutchmen, Knights of Dixie, and The Suniland Cowboys. The kitchen will be open from 1 p.m. on.

Tickets are $5 each and are now on sale. If you wish to order by mail, please contact our ticket chairman, Miss Naomi Kostom, 2319 West T. C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008.

Here's hoping to see all of you on November 23rd. when we of the SPJST will show our fraternal brotherhood for someone who has done so much for us.

Fraternally yours, Jeannette Eubank SPJST -

CZECH HISTORY AND CULTURE

October 20th and 27th, respectively, the IV series of films depicting the Czech nation's history, fine arts, folklore, countryside — the homeland of our forefathers —

10 C:tech-American pioneers, was presented as the cultural project of our Concert Choral Society of Houston, as a fine arts presenta tion, 'by the Sokol of Houston with Brother Emil Kuropata in charge and the SPJST membership in Crosby and vicinity, with Brother Jack Pruwitt in charge. This film segment consisted of a "Travelogue through Moravia, Slovakia, and Bohemia," "Bohemian King George Proclamation for United Nations," and "The Land and Its People," all in beautiful color and in the English language In Sokol Houston auditorium a most appreciative audience, among whom some made recordings of the interesting opening address and comments, stayed long, and many expressed their desire for scheduling the films shown in the past again at some future date, either because they missed seeing them and also many would like to see them. again because there is so much to be viewed that it takes more than one time to see all and appreciate the beauty and the great cultural heritage of our forefathers' ancestral home. Also much desire for the next film showing was experienced.

In the new beautiful Crosby High School auditorium, a large audience was gathered for this event and there were many, many young people and teachers among the SPJST membership and their friends. This was the first time this film event was held in Crosby.

There was so very much appreciation and enthusiasm expressed and also the desire to arrange future showings on continuous schedule was advocated by many in the present audience. It was indeed a delight to see this event materialize.

In addition to myself, Sister Vera Liclia.k Finn and Sister Caroline ♦ ilipp came from Houston to help with the arrangements. Many others who have 'viewed these same films at Sokol were also in the audience, and stated they enjoyed them even more the second time.

Many in the Crosby audience, especially the teachers, expressed a desire for a full evening historical lecture presentation by Brother John J. Pech whose special address that evening made the film showing most interesting and informative, as the most appreciative audience kindly expressed. Again the interest in Czech-American

VSSTN t K culture and indentification as descendants — many with pure nonCzech names, but still of the third, fourth, etc., generation — acknowledged by the large number of young people in the audience, makes this and other cultural work most worthwhile. Here one could see, the same as everywhere else, and the same after each concert of our Concert Choral Society of Houston performances, the great pride of these young people — OUR YOUNG PEOPLE — in the fine arts performances and in the history of their forefathers' national cultural heritage. It is a most wonderful feeling to see and hear these young people express with pride and without shame their Czech.American allegiance. Again and as said before, only performances with perfection stimulate our young people to come back to our fraternal societies' circle where so very few of the young generation is active and so many shy away.

It is up to us, all of us adults, to make our young people proud of their Czech-American identity.

Only in unity of all of our organizations and all of our societies in true mutual brotherhood, benevolence and humanity and through representative and perfect cultural presentations and performances of fine arts and folklore in flawless execution will it be passible to retain many more of our youths' interest and loyalty to the CzechAmerican cultural heritage and so assure its future destiny.

Fraternally, Birdie Hilsher, Concert Choral Society

Wednesday, November 12, 1975 American way of life. The SPJST, itself, is a perfect example of the life of Americans. It started out, like the beginning of this nation, with a few men of strong determination, and high ideals. Today, the SPJST has grown to a powerful !structure of many people with these same high ideals. This union, like the union of this country was achieved through cooperation and strengthened by trust in others.

These traits of the SPJST are very evident here today. We have experienced, as members, a feeling of togetherness. We have worked together today. Our efforts are just a small but a very important Part of what is necessary to maintain an organization such as the SPJST. Right now we are experiencing one of our essential freedoms the right to assemble. In gathering here today we have pledged allegiance to our flag, prayed to our God, and spoken freely. We have received awards for our talents and abilities. Through our participation in the SPJST we have become more aware of all freedoms.

This freedom strengthens our faith in this nation and in our fellow countrymen and guarantees to everyone', pride and confidence in our youth of today.

SPJST -

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FEATURES MRS. ALVIN (WILMA) NESUDA WITH SIXTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE MRS. A. NESUDA RESIGNS POST FOR YOUTH

(The following is the text of the speech given by State Queen Jan Hajda at the recent Royalty competition in Holland. —NAM).

As you have pride and confidence in this nation, the SPJST has pride and confidence in the youth of this nation, and in the

(Editor's note: The following two articles are from The Ennis Daily News, and are about our SPJST member, Sister Wilma Nesuda).

Mrs. Alvin Nesuda resigned her position as District Youth Counselor of the SPJST Third District recently, upon completion of 16

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years' service. The area served includes twelve lodge clubs in the North Texas area. Her first efforts for the fraternal society began in the forties as a comedy part player in Czech plays. The dramatic efforts were under the leadership of her uncle. As his health failed Mrs. Nesuda took over various duties in the lodge with its youth.

Her most •ambitious undertaking involved a pageant depicting the old Czech customs during harvest festivals. Materials and arrangements included folk dances, songs and a narrative with authentic staging, harvest tools and costumes of the old country. The pageant gathered 125 people of the cornmuntiy who cooperated and prepared necessary materials and performed at the last Ellis County Fair for an audience of one thousand attendants. The following week the Ellis County School Board made movies of the performance for the schoOl system.

In the ensuing years Mrs. Nesuda also became Involved in various other organizations and became organizational leader for the Ellis Community 4-H Club. She has been employed in retail work at H&H Hardware, the Thomas & Jeter Clinic, and is presently a secretary for Ruhl Manufacturing Company.

As a member of Ellis County Art Association and Ennis Art Club she plans to devote more time to painting, an interest she began developing in 1954. "My family and painting may gain more than a fair share of my time. The children always have a picture 'spot', and with sales, create empty spaces on my walls frequently." * * EDITORIAL COMMENTS . .

A Life With Fine Purposes We've fortunately had opportunity through the years to know of the fine service to youth Mrs. Alvin Nesuda had performed.

And it's over a period of sixteen years, that she has served as district youth counselor of the SPJST Third District, and we know she will be greatly missed since her res.. ignation, as announced the other day.

She has done much constructive work, including such projects as a pageant depicting the old CZech customs. She has been in merchandising and health clinic work in the community also, active in 4-H leadership, and is active in

the local and county Art Clubs. She smilingly declares: "My family and my painting may gain more than a fair share of my time."

11 Those who know Mrs. Nesuda, a most talented and capable lady, fully realize and often comment on the purposefulness of her life.

WCJC OBSERVES CZECH CUL TURE WEEK RECENTLY

IN APPRECIATION — Mrs. Alfred (Birdie) Hilsher of Houston presented an award to veteran American-Czech Hour announcer Joe Ga., vranovic of Rosenberg. Mrs. Hilsher commemorated Joe's contribution in promoting the Czech culture, recalling that he started broadcasting in Galveston in 194&, moving to Kri-tD in Rosenberg in 1952. He has over 1,500 recordings and tapes of Czech music which are heard daily from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Hasher is a long-time proponent of Texas Czech culture.

CZECH CULTURE WEEK OBSERVED AT WCJC Ancestral contributions that enrich America "to create a wonderful new culture" were emphasized

by Bishop John L. Morkovsky of Houston who spoke during Czech Culture Week at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton.

The head of the Houston-Galveston Roman Catholic Diocese credited the success of the United States of America to its composite makeup of many nationalities.

"It is America with all these streams that run into it from all over the world," declared the nationally prominent prelate whose father and mother were of Czechoslovakian heritage.

For an example, he reviewed the life of his father who came to the U.S. as a penniless orphan from Moravia, a province in Czecho-

JOE GAVRANOVIC, veteran. Czech Hour MC is commended for his 27 years of public service in a, message from Representative Joe Hub.. enak at WCJC during Czech Culture Week. Rep. Hubenak cited the "magnificent job done by Sae for the Czech-speaking people of this area of the state."

Twelve-year-old Alois Morkovsky accompanied his uncle and family who settled in 1883 at Hostyn near La Grange.

The memoirs of Bishop Morkovsky's father recall he obtained an English-Czech dictionary and "studied behind the plow" while doing chores for area farmers.

When Alois reached legal age, he successfully passed a county ex_ amination for a teacher's license and taught for a year. His desire to teach impressed Augustin Haidusek, Texas' first Ctech attorney and a member of the state legislature.

Young Morkovsky was awarded a scholarship to Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville to begin a dedicated life of teaching in communities with large Czech populations.

"He was always the teacher', sensitive to the feelings of each student," said Bishop Morkovsky.

"Around the turn of the century, father wrote in his diary that he had to defend himself against people who were criticizing him for

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THE EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL CZECH CLUB participated in Czech Culture Week at Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, recently.

Instructor Clifton Wenglar, right, and the class are pictured with Houston accordionist Karel Matejka. The group heard an address by Bishop John L. Morkovsky of Houston and saw a University of Texas Institute of Texas Cultures flint, "Texas Czechs." mean anything? You have to explain to them. a bit. Then they blossom out because they have an understanding."

Bishop Morkovsky paid tribute to "the wave of Czech immigrants" who came to Texas between the Civil War and World Wax I. He described most of them as poor people with a common desire for education, self improvement, self reliance and frugality.

Wharton County Junior College students and a group from the Czech language class at El Campo High School were urged to study foreign languages.

Bishop Morkovsky said, "There CZECH BOOKS have been added is an old Roman saying that for to the library of the J. M. Hodges each language you know, you are Learning Center at Wharton Co. once more a person."

"That's why I like to say I have Junior College through the genemuch fun out of life as any as rosity of Mrs. Mary Baca of El five people," joked the popular Campo who donated the literary clergyman who speaks five lanworks in memory of her late husband, Fred R. Baca. The presenta- guages.

Bishop Morkovsky also quoted tion was made during Czech Week activities. Mrs. Charles Norton, the Czech proverb, "Kazdy Czech muzikant" (Every Czech a musiright, accepted the books on be half of the Learning Center which cian).

"That's why you find so many has a variety of printed matter in bands at each crossroad where Czech and English as well as audioCzechs settled in Texas," he exvisual material. plained. using Czech sometimes in the The day before, many Texas classroom.

Czech musicians had performed on "He used the same arguments campus for a radio broadcast some now use to justify bilingual marking the 27窶｢h year of the education for the Spanish speak- American-Czech Hour, heard daily ing people. He asked how can you at 8:30 a.m. on radio station KFRD speak to a child when words don't in Rosenberg with Joe Gavranovic

Wednesday, November 12, 1975 as the announcer.

Bishop Morkovsky shared the podium Tuesday with Knights of Columbus State Deputy Leon J. "Sonny" Spanihel of ragle Lake who expressed pride in being the first fulljblood Texas Czech to serve the 36,000 member fraternal and religious organization.

Chuck 'Schwaxtzkopf, Director PIO 窶配 MEMORIES OF A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN TOUR What a beautifully clear day!

We boarded a "tramvaj" to again meet with the American students studying at Charles University. We had learned early in our stay in Praha that walking is the best way of really getting close-up views of the architectural beauties. Today was different, we had to save time.

Strips of "tramvaj" tickets are purchased at news stands. Each costs one crown and one ticket will suffice for a tremendously long streetcar ride throughout Praha.

Boarding a car is serious business.

Everyone knows where he is going so all movement is precise and exact. No pushing or shoving is encountered during entrance.

The doors clang shut after the last passenger climbs aboard. No time is lost in your own validation of your ticket. All tickets have a grid of numbers on the face side.

Above the grid is a simple warning advising one of the $50 fine assessed if validation is not completed. Each day the master grid punch is changed so passengers need only to remember to save the validated ticket for inspection, if one is called for. (During three weeks of riding, only two inspections were observed). An interesting sign at the front of the car reads, "Seating capacity for 24 --- Standing room for 134." This explains why the preponderance of riders is hanging into the four overhead bars. Leaving the "tramvaj" is orderly, deliberate. Two very important reminders of civic duty regarding litering is immediately evident. Each passenger tosses his crumpled ticket into a small green receptacle, fixed at eye-level, for waste. So the sight of the green container and the movement of departing riders toward the container fortifies the habit of observing civic responsibilities.

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We are very proud of our accomplishments this past season and thank the editor for publishing our reports in the Vestnik and for all the help and attendance our loyal supporters have given the, team this year. —Ben Jarma, manager.

1975 DALLAS CITY CHAMPIONS IN FAST-PITCH SOFTBALL . . . SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM Front row, L to R: Larry (Connie) Brennan, Harry Wilkerson, Jerry Nobles, Albin (Bino) Vrana, Jeff Burton, Greg Driscoll. Second row: Jim Seoggins, Don Jarma, Lionel Schulz. Third row: Grover Moore, Gil Vetters, Lawrence Honza, Jerry Manak, Wiley Beesley, Ben Jarma, Dave Ellison. (Mark Winkler, not pictured). cm

VESTNIK 14 So this is Red Square! Hundreds mericans to see the 25 students of people enter and exit cars here. headed by Professor Skrivanek, reThe square is a well manicured ceive accolades upon completion of lawn bordered by quartz cobble- six weeks of diligent study.

(To be continued) stone drives and walks. Within the W. E. Souchek, Instructor background of lush grass is a giant Alvin Junior College sized star crowded with brilliant Alvin, Texas dwarf red begonias. The Vltava is -SPJST---to the west, the Filosofieka Fakulta to the east.

Rushing across the broad stone street, one approaches the steps of one of the many scattered university buildings, the Fakulta. Compared to other adjacent structures, the Fakulta is architecturally al most severe in comparison. It also is three stories high. Upon entering one is immediately surrounded by the warmth of ages. It is as if one should suddenly find himself in the country of Alice in District Meetings Wonderland. Wide corridors lead to the classrooms. A hushed silence 1975 FALL MEETINGS prevails, for here is where Charles IV initiated the struggle to make The District I fall meeting will be this one of the best universities held Sunday, November 16th, 19'15 of central Europe. During the with Lodge 13, Dime Box serving as eventful years, beginning in the host lodge. mid 14th century, Charles Univer* * sity has helped nurture great men and arts and letters. Philosophy, 1976 SPRING MEETINGS science, medicine and music are District II will hold its spring among the schools located here. meeting on Sunday, March 28, 1976 Elevators carry students to all with Lodge No. 47, Seaton serving floors. We chose to walk up the as host lodge. The meeting begins well-worn treads where learned at 2 p.m.

•- SPJST men walked. Finally, we climbed to the third floor! There we entered District IV will hold its spring the great lecture hall used by the meeting Sunday, April 27, 1978, at third-year American students. The the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas. floors are laid with tile, the walls •-•-•SPJST-are plastered, the windows, almost Lodge Meetings ceiling high, overlook the big star of Red Square. Only muffled LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN sounds were audible.Everyone spoke Official grand opening and dedquietly, unhurriedly. We found ication of new lodge home on Sunseats on the thick oak benches day, December 7, 1975. Details in whose straight backrests precluded coming issues of the Vestnik. any dosing during lectures. Each Monthly meetings held at the desk-bench had room for several SPJST lodge building the third students. Running the length • of Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m. each bench was a narrow, very Youth will meet at 7 p.m., same thick wooden desk, also on the place.

SPJST verge of being uncomfortable, with no setting down to ease. The lecLODGE NO. 25, ENNIS turer sat in a swivel chair behind Beginning with the November 9 a massive desk on an elevated dias meeting, the monthly lodge meetwith the usual chalkboard to his ings will be held the second Sunday back. The two moors seemed an of the month, at 2 p.m. eternity with the professor scarce- SPJST ly ever glancing at his notes. FinLODGE NO. 39, BRYAN ally, at precisely 12 noon, the Monthly meetings are held on class dismissed to gather for graduation and acceptance of certifi- the first Wednesday of each month, cates. It made us proud to be A- at 7:30 p.m.

BULLETIN BOARD

Wednesday, November 12, 1975 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month.

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Lodge meeting every second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.; youth club meeting at 2 p.m.

- SPJSTLODGE NO. 72, CAMERON

Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday in July and October, beginning at 2 p.m. at Mikulec Hall in Marak, unless otherwise notified.

-SPJST-

80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO.

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81 NEEDVILLE Monthly meetings every 2nd Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at the new SPJST Lodge Building. The building is available for private lease, (parties, reunions, etc.), call 7936288 or 793-6284.

LODGE NO.

-SPJST-

92, FORT WORTH Regular monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

Ladies Circle meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.

LODGE NO.

-SPJSTLODGE NO. 118, KINGSVILLE

Lodge meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month, in the afternoon, at the homes of members, followed with games, refreshments and a light lunch.

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS

Lodge meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2 p.m.

SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

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

- SPJSTLODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST

HOUSTON

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

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; youth club at 6:30 p.m.; adults meeting at 7:30.

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178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Meetings every 3rd Sunday of the month, 2 p.m. at Eaderville Community Hall on Airport Road.

LODGE

VESTNtK Family game night every Sunday, big neon sign in front of the Holi7 p.m., American Legion Hall, next day Inn, here we spent the night; to Natl. Guard Arm., Teague Park. it made them feel quite important.

Game night every Friday night, We have to say thank you! to 7 p.m. at Elks Lodge on Hwy. 80 E. Frank Klinkovsky for always being there and making us feel wel-SPJSTcome, when we go to district and S.P:J.S.T. REST HOME state. Being rather new, we don't ADDRESSES: always know what to do and someone yells there is Frank and we all S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I breathe a sigh of relief because 500 East Lake Drive he tells us what and where, so we P. 0. Box 850 really do appreciate you very Taylor, Texas 76574 much. To the Royalty contestants, '6 * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 11 you were elegant, and to the parP.O. Box 347 ents, the same. As a youth leader, Needville. Texas 77461 I appreciate you helping your chil- SPJST dren to participate in the youth activities, as Stephen stated in s his speech, "By being involved we know our ship will come in."

Now, if I may, on behalf of From The Lodge No. 74, Lovelady, its officers and all of its members, we extend Lodge Youth Leaders our sincere congratulations to the new king and queen, duke and LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY duchess, all of District II, and to Crockett, Texas the parents of same, and, of course, to Stephen and Russell, being our Dear Members and Friends: own. Come on out to their It seems like we always prolong very "palace," 74, for a visit and the things we don't do very well, they will Lodge roll out royal carpet and writing is surely not "my cup and make you feel the glad you did. of tea," but it is wonderful to have Fraternally yours, this means of communicating with Mrs. Alice Hafner, all the lodges because it would (11-4-75) Youth Leader certainly take many stamps, letters - SPJST -and much time, so here we can say LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE one big mountain-size thank you, and be through. On behalf of our Dear Readers: youth club, our lodge president, Just a few lines to let all of you Brother R. J. Hafner, and our know some of the things that have youth leaders, I would like to thank been going on in Floresville, the the SPJST and the Supreme Peanut Capitol of Texas.

Lodge for their youth program.

The youth club helped serve a The royalty competition is just one picnic to the residents the of the many activities they provide Floresville Nursing Home. The for the youth clubs and, of course, who participated in the we thought this one was the best youth YAD did their numbers for the ever! To SL President Morris and program. We had a twirling rouMrs. Morris, for their congratula- tine, a song, a trumpet solo, a tions and courtesy extended to us dance routine and a twirling group. at royalty; to State Youth Director Everyone really enjoyed the pro.

Dorothy Massey for a well-planned gram. program and her never-ending We entered a float in the Peanut patience; to the host lodge — they Festival Parade. On the float we did a wonderful job and the food had District VII King Mark Purwas delicious — and to all the chis, Queen Terese Purchis, Duchyouth clubs who helped furnish the beautiful flower arrangement ess Amanda Burleson, Duke Marty that was placed at the end of the Purchis and members of the youth club. The float received an honorroyal ramp; it was so pretty.

Well, all of this together just able mention ribbon. made a beautiful time. The band Everyone worked real hard and was wonderful and the organist was I want to thank all of you. Special superb. The kids enjoyed the thanks to Rex Purchis for the use SPJST Royalty Welcome on the of his truck and Phyllis Purchis Wednesday, November 12, 1975

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Lodge No. 107, Floresville Float In the Peanut Festival Parade. L to R: Phyllis Purchis, asst. YL; Polly Bayer, YL, , and Bob Bayer, District VII and Lodge No. 107 president. for her help in decorating the float; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Herschbach for decorating the float and Bob Bayer, District VII president for driving the float.

After the parade we co-hosted a new activity at the Peanut Festival, called the peanut shelling contest.

Bob Bayer was MC and the youth club members were monitors and Phyllis Purchis and Polly Bayer registered the people and were the bookkeepers. Chuck Belford was the weigher of the shelled peanuts and Terri Burleson was the timekeeper.

We all really had a good time.

The crowd cheered the contestants on and they shelled and shelled.

We want to thank Tom and Marlene Caraway for coming from Houston Lodge 88 and participating in the contest. Also Marian and her mother, from Houston.

Thanks to the Peanut Growers Association, Billy Pavliska, Wilco Peanut Co., for the peanuts, and the Peanut Festival Association.

The winners of the contest were Freddy Janek and Kathleen Janek of McCoy — adult division. There were forty-one entries and a father-daughter combination won.

That's something! Do you know how many peanuts can be shelled in five minutes? Three ounces!

Fraternally, Polly Bayer, (11-6-75) Youth Leader (More pictures on page 15)

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From The Supreme Lodge STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1975 Mortuary RECEIPTS: Expense Juvenile TOTAL Bonds Matured 380.24 380.24 Mortgage Loans 207,591.26 11,684.74 219,276.00 Certificate Loans 3,487.47 3,487.47 Annuities 357.57 357.57 Dividend on Stock 134.75 134.75 Certificate of Deposit Interest 1,309.93 1,309.93 Interest on Bonds 19,765.06 19,765.06 Interest on Certificate Loans 2,322.06 2,322.06 Interest on Mortgage Loans 112,290.5,2 3,717.16 .116,007.68 Premiums 71,222.50 54,532.50 685.66 126,440.66 Royalties 1,131.52 1,131.52 Rent from SPJST Building 3,000.00 3,000.00 Appraisal Fee 1,155.50 1,155.50 Royalties and Minerals 190.84 190.84 TOTAL RECEIPTS CASH BALANCE DISBURSEMENTS: Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Annuities Paid-Up Death Claims Death Claims to Minors Death Claims to Minors Interest Double Indemnity Matured Endowments Premium Refund to Members Reinsurance Escrow RMO Taxes Surrender Certificate Loan Returned Premiums and Bonus H/A Expense Actuary and Computer Advertising Appraisal Expenses Commission Override Commissions Contributions Convention District Youth Counselors Legal Department Services Hospitalization Fraternal Activities Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Publication Committee Meeting Office Maintenance Office Rent Official Publication Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salary, Directors Salary, Editor Salary, Employees Salary, Officers Stationery and Supplies

422,992.88 161,049.08

55,878.84 71,644.71

16,087.56 7,138.28

494,959.28 239,832.07

584,041.96

127,523.55

23,225.84

734,791.35

291,448.14 6,655.00 1,396.34 36,788.00 12.43 .32 1,000.00 11,800.00 30,753.92 4,250.35 1,347.17 1.147.93 9,811.33 199.15 16,377.39

294.45 678.61 251.13 849.99 2,163.06 10,372.82 1,770.00 2,130.86 705.21 2,729.55 839.71 2,735.54 845.80 2,737.86 34.90 695.82 1,690.11 3,000.00 4,484.83 3,000.00 133.57 3,158.00 875.00 1,175.00 8,694.72 5,483.33 1,184.87

291,448.14 6,655.00 1,396.34 36,788.00 12.43 .32 1,000.00 11,800.00 30,753.92 4,250.35 1,347.17 1.147.93 9,811.33 493.60 16,377.39 678.61 251.13 849.99 2,163.06 10,372.82 1,770.00 2,130.86 705.21 2,729.55 839.'71 2,735.54 845.80 2,737.86 34.90 695.82 1,690.11 3,000.00 4,484.83 3,000.00 133.57 3,158.00 875.00 1,175.00 8,694.72 5,483.33 1,184.87

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17 1,651.10 890.51 432.36 91.43 719.95 80.70 125.36 304.34

Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax, FICA Telephone and Telegraph Travel Expenses. Editor Travel Expenses, Officers Travel Expenses, State Youth Director Youth Activities Travel Expense, State Field Manager TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS CASH

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

1,651.10 890.51 432.36 91.43 719.95 80.70 125.36 304.34

412,987.47 1.71,054.49

66,716.04 60,807.51

294.45 22,931.39

479,997.96 254,793.39

584,041.96

127,523.56

23,225.84

734,791.35

171,054.49 2,183,596.27 17,111,319.07 592,437.83 48,646.46 150,000.00 852,634.42

60,807.51

22,931.39

254,793.39 2,18%596.27 17,39%828.99 592,437.83 48,646.46 250,000.00 852,634.42 69,036.15

282,509.92 100,000.00 69,036.15

21,109,688.54

229,843.66

305,441.31

21,644,973.51

Ben Zabcik, Financial secretary INCOME FROM LODGES IN OCTOBER., 1975 LODGE

1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 44 47 48

AMOUNT

683.17 825.22 12.10 1,057.66 372.58 5.16 998.85 200.50 91.77 611.02 724.02 473.25 1,644.85 788.79 177.09 1,086.92 207.66 2,058.15 2,295.40 1,313.02 1,764.53 5,118.88 427.63 2,322.90 1,407.10 2,748.41 1,707.08 770.13 523.86 304.97 83.67 101.10 175.82 4,971.91 1,355.51

LODGE

AMOUNT

742.98 49 50 772.12 43 51 54 639.74 58 337.48 bz 302.58 65 766.11 66 5,352.77 72 395.54 '76 1,158.92 77 132.01 79 1,720.78 80 3,443.20 81 2,603.01 82 59.18 84 3,304.87 85 42.10 87 3,610.95 25,093.09 88 1,504. 84 91 92 3,130.91 93 394.79 94 176.70 95 37.76 97 13.92 100 5.88 101 171.70 107 467.49 110 249.70 111 (unassigned) 526.39 112 181.01 114 348.20 116 231.03 117 897.57 122 104.61 125 55.18 126 40.73

LODGE

AMOUNT

128 129 130 135 137 138 139 141 142 143 147 148 151 153 154 155 1.56 157 160 161 162 168 169 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 184 Home Office

94.86 36.00 1,099.31 1,587.44 270.12 145.69 2,333.08 314.94 1,443.37 432.64 77.30 292.31 477.14 808.14 1,558.16 69126 547.58 6,948.36 981.13 193.16 15.94 126.40 546.62 484.49 908.52 1,292.45 768.22 1,736.97 999.54 27.45 35.39 163.12 471.12 17.51

$126,440.66 Ben Zabcik Financial Secretary

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Letters From The Youth

Lodge No. 107 Youth Club Float in the Peanut Festival Parade. On the float are District VII Queen Terese Purchis, King Mark Purchis, Duke Marty Purchis and Duchess Amanda Burleson. Brother Bob Bayer (driver of the truck). (Photos submitted by Sister Polly Bayer. —Editor).

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, The SPJST Lodge No. 84 youth had a Halloween party on October 31st.

We needed more people to come and decorate, on Wednesday, but we finished anyway. My friend, Kenny, and I had fun.

We had a spook house, a big tunnel, a fortune teller, and we had games, such as dunking for apples, jumping up to bite marshmallows hung from a string and other contests.

I was the Dracula, jumping out from the trunk to grab the people in the spook house and they had to crawl through a tunnel to get away.

We had fUn. I wish that more people would celebrate Halloween like we do.

Fraternally, Ray Faraizl (11-4-75) ---15PJOIT-

NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members and Readers, On November 2nd we held our regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by our president. All members present recited the pledge of allegiance.

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

Under new business we made plans for the District I fall meeting. We also discussed our Christ_ mas party on December 12, at 7 p.m. Girls bring girls' gifts and boys bring a boy's gift; the price range is from $2 to $3. Bring a friend if you want to.

The treasurer then gave the treasurer's report. The meeting was adjourned.

Afterward we had a social. Our local game warden showed us a film, which we all enjoyed and then answered any questions we had.

We then held a spaghetti supper.

Our next meeting will be on December 14th, at 4 p.m. The mother lodge will hold a memorial service on the same day at 5:30 p.m., and we will have a stew supper following that. See you then.

Fraternally, David Hildebrand (16) (11-4-75) Reporter LODGE

Lodge No. 107 Youth Club with poster. (We regret the light to show in the photo. —Editor),

was too

Karl Orth barbecuing hamburgers tor Lodge No. 107 Youth Club.

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song and pledge. The roll was called and the minutes were read.

Then dues were collected.

Under old business we discussed going to Austin.

We didn't have any new business.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Phyllis Spacek, Sheryl Marek, Chris Holmes and Mrs. Robert Holmes.

The meeting was adjourned and we practiced for our dance.

Fraternally, Ramona Holmes (11-4-75)

Dear Readers, On October 19th, 1975, the Hungerford SPJST Youth Club held their Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Robert Holmes. Everyone dressed up like witches, ghosts, etc.

We played games: the witch's hat, football, etc. We even had a spook house which was real spooky.

Afterward, we had refreshments consisting of homemade ice-cream, cookies, cake, sandwiches, chips and soda pop.

The winners for best-dressed were: Wes Chumchal and Melissa and Parnal Brandt. Everyone had a good time.

Fraternally, Ramona Holmes (11-4-75) SPJST

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, On Wednesday we needed more people to help us decorate our lodge for the Halloween party with ghosts, skeletons and pumpkins, but, anyway, Friday, I had a frightful time on. Halloween night at the lodge.

There was a little room and a big room full of scary fun. In the little room, a ghost led you around and showed you her pets: dried cow, goat skull bones, rats, spiders, and snakes; she also showed her kitchen with blood and dragons' teeth, etc.; her brothers were, a dummy, and Dracula, and her mother was the witch. Each person had to crawl through a tunnel to get away from Drabula so he wouldn't grab you, and at the other end of the tunnel, Granny Witch gave you a piece of candy while you left to go out into the light again.

In the big room, you had to crawl through a spooky dark tunnel; you, also could get your fortune told, and play spooky games. We all had much fun.

Fraternally, Renee Faraizl (11-4-75) -SPJST--

LODGE NO.

58,

HUNGERFORD

Dear Readers, The Hungerford SPJST Youth Club held its meeting at the residence of Mrs. Robert Holmes. Chris Holmes called the meeting to order. Connie Marek led us in the

SPJST

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: On Friday, October 31st, our junior youth club held its monthly meeting. After the meeting we had a Halloween party. Our youth leaders had a spook house and a gigantic tunnel made for us. Boy'! was it scary. We also had fortune tellers to tell our fortunes. There were lots of delicious refreshments and fun games to play. Prizes were given to the members with the best costumes. We all had a good time.

Fraternally, Kim Rejcek, (11-5-75) Jr. YC Reporter •--SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends, On Saturday, November 2nd, Lodge 47 held its regular monthly lodge meetings. The meetings began at 1 p.m.

Youth club president Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order.

Katherine Morris led the youth club in the reciting of the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

Kim Mikulas read the roll call and there were thirty-three members present. The minutes from the October meeting were read and no corrections were made.

The teen door prize was won by Kim Mikulas. The junior door prize was won by Chip Nettles.

The youth club members were given a package of combs and toothbrushes to sell to raise money for our trip to Six Flags next year.

On Friday, November 14th, we are going to decorate the hall for the harvest dance on Saturday, November 15th. The decorating will begin at 7 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Peggy Mesecke (13) (11-6-75)

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, Sunday, November 2nd the Taiton Youth Club held their monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by our club president, Glenn Kahanek. The pledge of allegiance was led by Gary Krpec and the prayer was said by Sherry Krpec.

The adult lodge is going to give us a dinner the first Sunday of the month. We will have a Christmas party on December 19th, if there is not a change in plans. We each drew a name to use when we ex change gifts. We had door prizes.

Then we had craft; the girls brought their own washcloths and made houseshoes, the boys made a candy tree. Then we played SPJST football. We then had refreshments of cookies, cupcakes and punch.

Fraternally, Yvonne Krpec (12) (11-5-75) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Members, Friends and Readers: The November meeting of our youth club was called to order on the 2nd, at 1 p.m. by Donna Mahutek.

Katherine Morris led the youth club in the pledge of allegiance to the flag, and the club motto.

Kim Mikulas read the roll call and there were thirty-three members present. She also read the minutes from the last meeting and they were approved as read.

We had one visitor and she was Sarah. Wilson whom we were glad to have with us.

On November 14, there will be a decoration night for the Fruit Harvest Dance, which is scheduled for November 15th.

The door prize for the juniors was won by Chip Meadows; the teens' prize was won by Kim Mikulas. Then the meeting was ad,. j mimed .

Fraternally, Lisa Mesecke (14) (11-6-75) SPJST

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members, The meeting was called to order

by Donna Kohutek.

Katherine Morris led the pledge of allegiance and motto.

Kim Mikulas read the minutes and the roll call. There were 33

20 members.

Kim Mikulas won the door prize for the teens and Chip Nettles won the door prize for the juniors.

Friday, Noventber 14, there will be some decorating for the harvest dance; if you want to help decorate, come to Star Hall at T p.m.

The folk dancers practiced at Star Hall on November 4th.

Our next social is a fun night on Friday, November 28th. First, we will play games and then we will dance, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

On Tuesday, December 2nd, we will have our next meeting, beginning at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Beth Vanicek (13) (11-6-75) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

Dear Members, Some of us from Elgin went to Holland for the State Royalty. It was real nice and we had a good time. It was good to see a lot of friends we have made at the district get-togethers and camp. We are real happy for the new SPJST king and queen.

We went to Dime Box for their dedication of their new lodge building. They had a real nice turnout. We had to leave early and didn't get to stay for the evening dance.

Fraternally, Paula Peterson (11-6-75) - SPJST -4-LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Dear Members and Friends, We held our regular monthly meeting on Sunday, November 2, at 1 p.m.

Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order. Katherine Morris led us in the pledge of allegiance.

Kim Mikulas then called the roll and there were 33 members present. She then read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved as read.

We had two visitors, Michael Morris and Sarah Wilson.

Mr. Stef'ka then stated that those who wish to come and decorate, for the harvest dance may do so on November 14th, at 7 p.m.

Door prize winners were Kim Mikulas and Chip Nettles.

Our next meeting will be on De.. cember 2, at 7 p.m. Be sure to come to the meeting, because they are going to give out Christmas parts

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the youth club and chaperones a tended in Waco on November 1st.

It was a very exciting event and to have been part of the 41,000-plus - SPJSTspectators in the huge stadium.

We want to thank our chaperones LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN for showing us a good time.

Dear Members, Under new business, Laurie ZaWe held a meeting and a Halloween party on October 27th at Mrs. hirniak made a motion to donate Ebner's home. Mark Jesizek and $15 to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I Terry Ebner thought of a real neat in Taylor, for our club's charity spook house. We also had a. fortune project for the month of November. teller tell our fortune. Then we The motion was seconded by Jana had cupcakes and punch along Wolf and passed. A Christmas party date was set for December 9th. The with some other games.

Our next meeting will be held at president appointed several memMrs. Jesizek's home, and then we bers on the planning, entertainwill go to the University to a play. ment, telephone and refreshment committees to complete the final Fraternally, details of our party. Each member Eddie Tidwell, will be notified by the telephone (11-6-75) Reporter committee. We agreed to exchange - SPJST — gifts and the drawing will take LODGE NO. 54, WEST place at the next youth club Dear Members, meeting; also we decided to bring The youth club held its meeting a covered dish and some type of at 7 p.m. on November 4th, with pastry.

Darlene Zabirniak, presiding.

The youth club is thankful for After the pledge of allegiance the $50 donation from Lodge No. and club motto were recited by all 36, West, for their thoughtful conpresent, a roll call was held which tribution. It is alWays a pleasure was followed by the reading of the to have their two youth members minutes. The minutes were ap- at our meetings and other activiproved as read. ties. We thank the members of Next was the treasurer's report. Lodge 36 so much.

Carol gave us a good report of our Mrs. Sefcik announced that she finances, plus the dues collected sent thank-you cards to Lodge 36, at the meeting. She reminded us, West Bank & Trust, and Mr, Alvin and mostly those members who are Payne, who is the local news annot paid up, to bring their money nouncer for radio station, KHBR. for their dues to the December She also mentioned that an apmeeting because you will not be preciation note will be sent to reeligible to participate in our door tired District III Youth Counselor prize or future scheduled activi- Mrs. Wilma Nesuda, and her assisties. Remember, local club dues are tant, Mrs. Rosemarie Banik, for only 25c a month, so where can you their interest and cooperation exgo and have a fun-filled 2 to 3- tended to the youth club. hour evening for such a small cost?

Door prize winners were Laurie Steven and Janice Stanislav, Zahirniak, Darlene Zahirniak and members of Lodge 66, Sharon and Chris Bajer.

Michelle Picha, were recognized as Before the meeting adjourned, our visitors. Welcome back! the president announced the next Old business discussed was about meeting will be held on Tuesday, our District III Youth Club meet_ December 2nd, at 7 p.m. Be there ing and Halloween party. Mrs. and don't forget your dues. It pays Sefcik complimented Darlene Za- to be active in our youth club! hirniak on the fine report of the We enjoyed the social and dance district club meeting in the Vest- after the meeting. nik.

Fraternally, A report was given on the HalloLaurie Zahirniak, ween costume winners: Troy Gerik (11-6-75) Reporter — the prettiest; Patty Wright — 'Ugliest; Gregg Mitchell — funniLODGE NO. 30, TAITON est. Each winner received a huge Dear Readers, candy lollypop.

The Talton SPJST Juniors held We also discussed the Baylor homecoming football game that their monthly meeting on Novernfor the program.

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (14) (11-6-75)

Wednesday, November 12, 1975 ber 2nd. The meeting was called to order by President Glenn Kahanek. Gary Krpec led us in the pledge and the prayer was led by Sherrie Krpec.

We had eight adults at our meeting in November. The new members were Kim Dornak and Shawn Bartosh.

We discussed our Christmas party which will be held on December 19th at 7 p.m. The adult Christmas dinner will be held on the first Sunday in December at 12 noon. A short meeting will be held before the dinner.

All members were reminded to turn in their points before the next meeting.

Later we had a Thanksgiving program and craft. We played SPJST football and enjoyed refreshments, which were rice kris, pie squares, cupcakes, and punch.

Door prize 'winners were Michael Krpec, Mark Krpec, Diane Dluhos, Robert Krpec, Kim Dornak and Brian Bubela.

Fraternally, Jerome Dorotik (12) (11-6-75) Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was held Sunday, November 2nd after the mother lodge meeting. President Joyce Wachsmann called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. The roll call of members was held and the min,. utes were read. The treasurer's report was then given.

We had one visitor, Cindy Kofnovec. New members are Mary Atkins, Linda Atkins, John Mynar III, and Theresa Mynar. Brother Edward Hykel paid for last month's soda pop.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz reported that the Six Flags trip was enjoyed by young and old and a number of the members attended the District III meeting at Elk. Our youth club will donate $15 to one of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes.

Mrs. Schuetz also announced that our club won $20 for the club with the most entries and $20 for the club with most categories at Youth !Achievement Day. All menthes are to collect Czech recipes for a cookbook that will be put together for the District III Youth Club and which will be sold by its members. We will also start our volley-

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The youth club members drew names for Christmas. The price of $1.50 is set for the gifts. The Christmas practice will start on November 14th. We will present the program at our annual Christmas supper and party.

The rest home program will be presented on November 12th.

The birthdays for the month are: Marietta Lander, Marvin Mynar, Jr., Darrell Uptmor, Darrell Helona, Sheryle Brem, Eddie Hykel and Joyce Wachsmann.

The door prize was won by Bobby Hykel. Eddie Hykel brought the birthday cake.

Don't forget the aluminum cans and Campbell labels. We will also select a Miss SPJST for the district competition for the 1976 SPJST Convention.

Fraternally, David Dobecka, ( 11-6-75) Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

54, WEST

Dear Members, On October 19th, I attended the District III Youth Club meeting at Lodge 35, Elk, and I must say that the district club has a lot of great things planned in 1976. The main part I want to write about is the recipe collecting for our cookbook. Czech or any recipes of all types will be accepted and sent to the right party who is in charge of this project. Those of you who enjoy eating good food, be sure and take time to share these recipes with us so we can put them to good use and enjoy cooking and eating them as well as you.

Then on the first of November, 34 members and 10 chaperones attended the Baylor homecoming game hi Waco. Over 41,000 people enjoyed a good football game as much as we did. It was a beautiful day for our field trip. The six carloads of members from Lodge 54 traveled together and we sat together in a group so we could enjoy seeing the Baylor Bears beat the TCU Frogs, 21-6.

I enjoyed watching the Baylor mascot (bear) sit on the artificial turf and drink a Coke every time Baylor scored a touchdown! The bear enjoyed drinking those Cokes while the fans watched. Thanks to our chaperones who showed us such a good time.

December will be a very busy

21 month for everyone, so don't for t to attend our club meeting on December 2nd, at 7 p.m., and our Christmas party on December 9th.

Fraternally, Edwin (Bubba) Sefcik, (11_6-75) Historian SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 33, Bieiblerville, in behalf of the entire membership express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, EDDIE ASSMANN,

who passed away at his hoine on October 14th, 1975 after having attained the age of 81 years, 10 mon_ the and 21 days.

Brother Assmann was born in Industry on November 23, 1893. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius &Smarm. Brother Assmann was reared at Industry and attended the public school there. He was engaged in farming in the area until his retirement.

Brother Assmann was a, member of the Industry Brethren Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 23, Bleiblerville.

He was married to the former Miss Marie Walcik in 1915 in ceremonies performed in Industry.

Mrs. Assmann died on September 6, 1973.

Funeral services for Brother Assmann were held from the Industry Brethren Church at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, with Rev. Gordon Hejl officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his brother, Adolph Assmann of Industry; one nephew, and three nieces.

The funeral services were under the direction of the Zaskoda Chapel of Industry.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Walter Behimera Mrs. Albert Fick Mrs. Casper Balke

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Death Claims Paid in October, 1975 TEMPLE, TEXAS October 31, 19175 Death Claim No. 11918 11919 11920 11921 11922 11923 11924

Name Charles J. Corley Ernest James Pilcik James R. Leathers Allen Joe Novak Ernest Rother Marek John Stepan

11925 Jessie D. Copeland Benedicta Soukup Anna Prikryl Nello Strickland Julian Lawson Jopling Rudolph (Rudolf) Rebecek, Jr. 11931 Daniel Koranek 11932 Emil V. Baca 11926 11927 11928 11929 11930

11933 11934 11935 11936 11937 11938 11939 11940 11941 11942 11943 11944 11945 11946 11947 11948 11949

Leoladean R. Bates John Hetmer Anna T. Marek Frank Suchanek John Mucha Mary A. Hruska Clarence C. Mikel Willie Porubsky Stephen Louis Ceska Fritze Holman Glen Thomas Lewis Vlasta Mikeska Albina Cervenka (Chervenka) Millie Sefeik Herman A. Drews Emil J. Jana Cecilie Zettel

Lodge No. 50 58 88

139 4 72 33

Date of

Location El Campo Hungerford Houston Danbury Hallettsville Cameron Bleiblerville

80

Holland

54 29 9 29 184

West Taylor Snook Taylor Moulton

184 1

Moulton Fayetteville

172 84 41 1 24 20 88 72 66 29 173 47 47

Pasadena Dallas Port Lavaca Fayetteville Cyclone Granger Houston Cameron Waco Taylor Galveston Seaton Seaton

47 66 66 81

Seaton Waco Waco Needville

Admission 12- 6-56 12- 3-51 8-24-66 9_25-53 10-18-47 7-18-08 12-13-25 4- 7-48 4- 1_63 1-29-68 5- 6-75 12- 1-51 2- 5-22 3-16-45 5-24-40 9-21-38

Date of Death

Age

Certificate No.

9-16-75 9- 5-75 8-23-75 9-19-75 9-15-75 9- 5-75 9-13-75

56 23 58 42 60 84 71

9-28-75

63

9-23-75 8-26-75 9- 9-75 9-12-75 10- 5-75

70 70 71 69 65

C-13091 JS-1823 W-36554 C-11894 0-9479 A-9327 C..229 K-28 W-28787 W-40854 W-64201 C-11210 A-8385 C-7885 B-2717 B-2162

9- 2-41 6-20-34 5- 4-35 1-26-70 11-18-37 3-12-05 1-26-13 2-17-29 11-10-33 5- 7_65 10- 9-37 12- 5-58 12- 1-65 2-16-71 12-10-22 11- 9-30

9-23-75 9-14_75

52 74

9-17-75 91-29-75 9_21-75 9-25-75 10- 3-75 9-28-75 8-25-75 9-27-75 10- 8-75 9-18-75 9_ 3-75 10-20-75 10-16-75

64 58 90 86 68 70 71 52 61 73 16 69 82

D-882 C-2173 Pd-up 328 W-46752 C-4208 A-2636 A_5222 C-780 C-1861 W-32705 J0-182 E-21487 W-34199 C-49985 A-15454 C-1340

8-15-25 6-23_59 6- 5-70 5-11-24

10-26-75 10-21-75 10-16-75 10-12-75

67 71 62 71

C-158 B-22474 C-47838 A-15842

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

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATISTVI Ceska 7,A.-*)-1 4. east tiedni organ Slovanake Podporujiti Jednoty Statu Texas, Warne roku 1897 ROtNIK 63 — tISLO 45

ODDIL DOPISOVATELO RAD fSLO 47, SEATON Mile sestry a bratfl, Schaze ,ktera se konala dnc 2. listopadu byla zahajena br. pfedse dou Jerry Pechalem. Byl vzdan slit) vernosti vlajce. Nosiel viajek byli bratti James Allen a Stephen Morris.

Povstanim a podrienirn ticha uctili jsme pamatku natich olenek, sester Albina S. Cervenka, Viasta Mikeska a Millie Nefeik — byly to mile a upfimne elenky, ktere oddly od nas tam, odkud neni nivratu. Posledni dye jmenovane jsou sestry. Rodinam vtech nyee j menovankch zesnulkch aster vyslovujeme nal upfimnon soustrast a zesnul."vm sestram yeank pokoj!

Veichni afednici byli piltomni a navatevou jsme melt sestru Ann Baluzek.

Tajemnice Lillian Kosarek pfedet la protokol z minule schtze, kterY byl pfijat, jak napsin. Take peeCetla korespondenci ,dekovni listek od rodiny ervenkove a dopis od bratra Frank Klinkovskeho, kterk byI na ceste do Chicago., kam ho povinnosti volaly.

Na listku nemocnYch Mena /name sestru Agnes Motl, ktera se nalea& ye zdejti nemocnici. Pfejeme sestro Agnes, aby jsi byla brzo zdra va a ptiala zase mezi nes neb jsme Te postradali v na gi posledni schfizi Pfijati novi elenove (dospeli Karen Annette Grimes, Donald F. Bodenheimer, Lucy Helen Boclenheimer, John Lee KlinkovskY, Kenneth Gerard Becker a Randall Edward Platt.

Do detskeho odboru: Mark Richard Carrlir a Catherine Jo Cox. Od fadu eislo 177, Academy, pfestoupili k natemu ffidu sestra Min nie 0. Lagrange a od facia Cislo 15. Buckholts k natemu fadu pig -stoupilestrab Emilea Glen Ilutka. Sestry Anna R. Drgac a Loretta Moore men vyplacene pojistky. Vitame vas do nateho

12, LISTOPADU 1975

Na velickS7ch lukach Dnes ui jsem nenagel dukity pisni rozsypane. ,po kaide pegine vesele ci mottle Jen v lasce otisky jejich srnMeh kopYtek se ztraceji do mlh na lukach JAROSLAV CHROMECEK

iltdu a pfichazejte do schazi i na zabavy.

Pak byly Cteny zpravy vtech bort', ktere byly dobre. Za vkbor podal zpravu bratr Leon SOdek a brats Bob Vatieek podal zpra vu za dozoral vYbor.

Bylo oznameno, fie nate vanoeni "party" se bude odbkvat 14. prosince. Nektere sestry maji pfinest kro cani maso a nadivku. Jine sestry zase maji pfinest salaty, dorty a Axle sladke peeivo. reichni elenove jsou uctive zvani. Jenom shy nebyla namraza, jako se parkrat sta lo v minulosti.

Vedouci mladete Howard Stefka podal svoji zpravu.

Prvni dvetni cenu dostal bratr Jimmie Allen a druhou dostal br.

Howard Stefka.

Pak se pfikroailo k volbam afed nika a delegata.

Na ptitti rok byli zvoleni nfisledujici afednici: Jerry Pechal pfedseda mistopfedseda — Alfred Kluseeek tajemnice — Lillian Kosarek aaetni tajemnik — Willie Kohutek parlamentet — Anton Mott vedouci mletdete — Caralon Allen pokladnik . Clarence Sodek

Dozordi vkbor . Woodrow Marek, Jerry Mikulas, Jr, Ruby Bolton a Anton Motl.

Delegati do ptiatiho sjazdu;.

Willie Kohutek, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Dan Balusek, Jerry Pechal, Anton MotI, Frankie KlinkovskY, Alfred Klusadek, Leon ZavodnY, Wuodrew Marek, Lillian Kosarek, Clarence Sodek a Ruby Bolton. Nahradnici: Emil Heil, Gladys Marek, Dorothy Pechal, Leon Sodek, Bob Vatleek, Albin Sodek Floyd Stuteville, Stuteville, Alice Banning a Frank Spanhel.

Gratuluji vtem znovu zvolenam afednikam i delegatfun a pfeji jim mnoho zdaru i co setkee sjezdu.

Nate piitti schaze se bude konat 2. prosince veCer v 7 hodin, tak se dostavte v hojnem pato.

Na shledanou a se srdeenS,m zdravem Annie Jakubec -SPJSTTAK V§ELICOS

Pine Anenitit liatidkova V nedeli Isom byla velmi mile pfekvapena, kdyi jsem byla volana telefonem z nemocnice ye Victoria tajemnici nateho Kroutka eeslOch ten, L. Pavelkovou, to jell maminka pani Kristina Zemankove z Bles sing bode proputtena z tamri nemocnice tenth tYclen. Pani Zemankove upadla pied mesicem ve svem domove a ziomila si kost u kyele. ale pokraeuje pry vSiborne a jit zaei na pomoci toho "walker" chodit, cot ji jiste kaidY pfejeme. Sestra L. Pavelkova byla se svou maminkou cely inetic v nemocnici a opatroyale ji a nyni bude mam1nka se sySrm synem a s jeho roclinou, manteli Victor Zemankovfmi. Vaichni jsou elenove SPJST. Ffejeme pan! Zemankove brake uzdraveni a hodne zdravi do daltich let.

Znami dallaska patereata v Cervenci Zrozena jsou nyni jit pfes tfi inesice stars a jsou vtichni dorr a a rodiei Jerry DavisovYmi v Lewisville, Tx. Jelikot byla tato paterea to asi mesic a 01 pted6astle nalo. zena, byla obava, to nezastarou na tivu, ale diky modern! lekafske ye

24 de ,lekati v Parkland :lemocniei je zachovali pti tivotu a pokraduji vel mi dobte. OvSem, bylo to z poZiAtku vgelijake postarat se o takove nadeleni neb otec vydelava stale jen $175.00 tYdne a matka teprve pt' a nekolika dny gla zpet do prate ye Statni bance v Lewisville. Banta ji plati vYlohy, ktere ma a placenim dvou ogettovatelek, kdyti ona etyki dny v tYclnu pracuje a ne'Mite deti opatrovat. VYdaje v nemocnici za opatteni deti pa Wilk tYdnii ptigly na 24 tisic dolara, ale pojigtovna jim zaplatila vSe az na dastku $1500 cos oni poinalu spla.ce ji. Ptibuzni, ptatele a obehodnici je zasobili jidlena ,gatatvem, nabytkern a vgim motnYm takte prOzatim mail po starosti no, ceiy rok.

Jine to ovgem bade, az zaenou chodit a rust a bade tteba vEk nova, ano?

Kdyt jsem se o Cs1 dnu saga,. panem Jerry Urbanem, tak pti keel me kaki, te rad etc me zpra yy ye Vestniku a jestli bych byla tak riob ra a napsala neco o jihpeeskem mesteekti Bechyne, odkud pachaze7 la jeho zesnule, maminka. Rada jsem mu to slibila neb hodinu testy odtud pochazela moje maminka a jelikot jsem v Ceskoslovensku by la dvakrate, poznala jsem Bechyni dobte. OvSeln, je to jit davno CO jsem to mesteeko nevidela, ale bylo to pekne, piivabne a romantieke mesteeko jit tehdy. Bechyne je jed no z nejstar gich mast v Oechaeh neb jest ptes 650 let stare. Bylo nekoliki at spaleno a --ypleneno vojsky neptatelskYmi, ale kdyt. Par Vok z Roimberka hrad n' biehu teky Ltitnice pfe yzal roku 1570, teprve nabyl krasy a lesku a hodne slavy a Bechyne pak byla jedno nejpekneftich mast v 6echach. Po smrti pana Voka v roce 1611 upadla Bechyne a take jit tarn nebylo tak veselo jako za jeho vlady. (insert). se zase mesto zvedio a zlepSilo, ale majitele se merlin east°. V nee 1903 se Bechyne vybudovala jeAte lope neb byla postavena elektricka draha odtud do Tabora (to jit mo je rnati byla dva roky v America) a meat() bylo Shako daleko syYmarabu g inYmi laznemi tam Se nalezajicimi Take byla zalaena keramicke„ kola a tovarna neb v liodetine, asi hodinu a Ctvrt 2CSty odtud se deb:Ovals, hlina k tenni cicala Potiebna. no tete) gkoly se broil jest ti nejleoM a nejnadanel-

N. studenti, kteti pak melt zaji06-

VESTNIK not praci v tovarne na toto zboti.

Eva bratti moji mati Frank a Jan Noskovi, vychodili tuto Skolu v Bechyni a oba pozdeji zakotvili v Tcxasu jente tehdy nebyl odbyt na toto zboti a take neznalost, keel anglicke byla ptieinou, ze museli temeslo nechati stranou.

V Bechyni byl peknY Zamek, ry majetkem Alechticke rodiny Paarove a se sta.l vysoko na stale, tak se hezky vYjimal. Take tarn byl lihovar poblite zamku, ye kterern b*.lo zamestnano dosti lidi. Zajirna YST byl klag ter franti g lanskY, zrovna namesti pied daynYmi lety postavenY. Kdyt se g lo od Nuzic pies Zatedi, tak -se muselo jit okolo Feky Lutnice a k tomu kla gtern se muselo jit pc tfi sta schodech, ktere nebyly velmi g iroke a schildne.

- Take u zamku 'byla budova, ve zvana "kohoutek" melo tc na 'vreholu vete telezneho kohoutka.

V teto budova se y e sttedoveku sti naly hlavy lidem, kteti se nechteli p odvolit natizeni. vlady ohledne na botenstvi. Dcsud tam byla (tendy) sekera y e stene cela. eerna od krve.

Ano, Bechyne byla krasne starobyle mesto a jsem jista, se i does by se me libila. Pan Urban me tek-4, se jeho otec pochazel z Tabora. To je tet 'Acne mesto a byla tam jii odedaYna zalatena. hoapodatska g kola, do nit mladici z eeleho Oeskoslovenska se p iisli acct zemedelstvi. a byla giroko daleko Tabor byla obec drive husitska, Sidle) to bojovnika Jana 2itky a tet utrpela g kody neptatelskYmi vojsky — i \r edeye zde tadill. Je to jit davno, ale stale NT:dim tato dye mesta a musim Nei, tie jsou to pek na mesta na ktera se nezapomina.

Nag e Clenka sestra Anna Omennova-Kinraava se nedavno vratila Chitaga, kde byla nav gtivit sveho strYeka pana Steve Omelinu, kterY jaksi churarAl. Snad ale je nu pry We, cos mu ptejente. Sestra Kingo \Id path tadu 84 v Dallas.

Phed NI dnem byl me poslon peknY listck z Chicaga ad pani.

FrantiS'ky Kotoueove, roclaeky z Va lagska, kterA vtdy nam pfeje lispech na ten nag svatek. Ona vidy katcloroene poste gratulaci a snad nam to i pomohlo neb se v ge vydatilo. Take vCera v nedeli 2. listopadu koneene nam zapr gelo To ;it bylo tteba neb cele leto !lam ani troehu nezamoklo a v ge hynulo su them .Nebylo to ovgem moo, ale i to pornohlo a moin5, se ptijde dal-

Ve sttedu 12. listopadu 1975 si vlatieka .Mame nyni krasne pod zimni tiny a vzduch je talc derstvy a zdravY. —SPJEITKAMENNi PREDCHiTOCE PREMYSLOVSKEHO PALACE

Ut vice ral sto let jsou na olomouckem domskem navr gi postupne odkryvany stale yyznarnnejk de kiady o davne historii nejparnatnej Siho moray skeho mesta. V rote 1367 bylo objeveny zcela nahodne nad klenbou goticke ktitove chart by v sousedstvi katedraly svatehc Vaclava romanske zdivo, zhruba o dvacet let pozdeji, v race 1830, se phi regotizaenich upravatin -bisku.p skeho kostela "vylouplo" z vrstev pod omitkou deset romanskych dvojdilnYch a trojdilnYch oken, k nimt phi prfnkumu budov v race 1948 pfibylo jegte jedno.

Zadatkem 50 .let prohlasili odbor rici zjig tene zbytky nadherne romanske budovy jako PtemyslovskST palac za -narodni kulturni pamatku. Zejmena pro krasna, karnenicky provedene okna s plastic/Kau 1,1 zdobou je tento objekt povatovin za jednu z nejptepychovejSich pozd ne romanskYch staveb ve sttedni Evrope. Vznik palace v nernt nalezy nasilnou smrt posledni pternyslovec, mladiekY Vaclav III. kterY se ✓ nekdej gim hlavnim meste Meravy zastavil pti valeenem taieni do Polska, je tctit datovan do prvni Ctvrtiny 13. stoleti.

Za soueasneho prfizkumu, jet ye de odborny praconik Vlastivedneho ustavu v Olornouci, archeolog PhDr Vit Dohnal byly neeekane na lezeny zaklacly je gte stargi kamenne budovy. Narazilo se na ne pti vyzkumu tzv Rajskeho dvora tj• nevelkeho prostoru, ptimykajieiho se k chramu a uzavteneho gotickou ktitovou chodbou vestavenou ✓letech 1360 a, 1384 do zbytk y pozd ne romanskeho palace olomoueky'ch Ptemysilovefi. Podle dobte zachovaneho zakladoveho zdiva jde o pornerne rozlehlou budovu jet by la postavena v 11. nejpotcleji ye 12. stoleti. Byla obdelnikoveho dorysu a na svou dobu i jiste honosna.

Letog ni nalezy umottiuji vysledo vat kontinuitu slovanskeho osidleni na domskem navrg i tray az do stoleti 10. nehot 'do tohoto obdobi path blite neureitelnY sidli gtni objekt datovatelnY dobte zachovanon keramikou. Jeho zbytky byly objeveny na miste nejstar gi kamen

ye stkedu 12. listopadu 1975 ne budovy, jet byla predehadcem Pfernyslovskeho palace.

KpozoruohdnYm leto gnim objeYam path rovnet rostlinne zbytky, mezi nimia Ize i pouhYm okem rozeznat zrnleka prosa, ktere patti lo k nejkonzumovanej gim potravinitro to doby. Neobvyklym nalezem jsou i zbytky kotene obuvi. Na zkoumane ploge bylo odkryto take nekolik kostrovYch hroba, ktere by ly uloteny v raznYch udobich. Nej &tang jsou pravdepodobne pozastat ky rozsahlej giho pohtebig te zalotenob° u biskupskeho kostela, jejt roce 1131 vysvetil olomouckY Nskup Jindtich Zdik jedna a nej yYraznej g ich postav romanske doby u nes.

Letogek rovnet delinitivne zrugil dosavadni nazory odbornika, kteil tvrdili, to psi regotizaci katedraly koncem minuleho stoleti bylo sneseno jedineene romanske pnUeli stareho biskupskeho kostela. Pri oprave omitek bylo na jednom miqe kde byla fasada opadana ,zjigteno stare romanske zdivo. Prazkum pc) tvrdil, to pod rytYm kvadrovanim z obdohi regotizace zachovala se podstatna Cast kvadilkoveho romanskeho zdiva Kvadtiky jsou 15 at 160 cm dlouhe, 12-40 cm yysoke a jsou z velmi raznYch druha opu ky.

Leto gni velmi y yznamne objevy dophiu j i i nalezy ze sond jet byly na domskern navr g i realizovany po stupne od roku 1972. V hloubee 12.5 metro bylo zji g teno dno pfivodniho hradebniho piikopu, kterY chranil PtemyslovskY palac od zapadu.

Kdyt se y e 14. stoleti ope yneni hra du ptestavovalo a hradby se zvyg ovaly o nekolik metro, byl ptikop zasYpan i s mostem z mohutnych dubovYch tramt, jet se dobte zachovaly.

Nove archeologicke nalezy v area lu olomouckeho demo opravi jiste nektera dosavadni pfevladajiei mi neni historika o minulosti olomouc keho hradu, z nejt knitata z vedlejg i vetve Ptemyslo yet ovladala velkou east Moravy.

Zaslal bra.tr J. V. Pokorny

VitSTNIK

Ueme se iiesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce osmadvacatri — Lesson 28 The Adverb — PHsJoyce

25 hravy (playful) — hrave (playfully) Neuter nouns are sometimes used, in the function of adverbs, as pre dicatives.

Example: Je teplo, ehladno, swim, draho, etc.

There is often a semantic difference in the suffixes — E and — O: Ptak leti vysoko, nizko.

Dnes je teplo.

Dnes je chladno.

To je vysoce zajimave.

Ten elovek smkili nizce.

Jsem teple obleeen, Prijal ho chladne.

• • Suffixes --sky and eky (form the same adjective endings).

Mluviti Cesky, polsky, nemecky, anglicky, einsky atd.

Adverbs express q uantitative, qualitative, relational, or circumstantial determinations, such as notions of place time, manner, cause, result, or purpose.

Some adverbs are used to modify the sentence as a whole and not any certain word, like . snad — perhaps; ovAern — of course.

Adverbs are simply, relative ("connective") or interrogative.

They are derived from other parts of speech — nouns, adjectives, pronouns, or verbs. Examples: vesely (merry) — vesele (merrily) A word about the suffixes dlouhk — dlouho (for a long time) eeskk eesky; anglicky — an- ejAi and eji (eji) The suffix — ejii a ej5i are ADglieky JECTIVE endings: kdo (who) rychlej51; pravidelnej5i, kde — where, zde (here). viude (everywhere) — PL ACE For adjectives ending in —kg, — kdy (when). tehdy (at that time), ekk, — oky, these endings are drop vidy always — TIME jak (how) tak (so), nejak (some- ped and — si is added to the stem, how), nijak (in no way) --, MAN- so that s and z becomes and so: girokY iiril NER • • Wier, — Compound adverbs are adverbs and the suffix ei is added in a formed by combining a preposition small group of adjectives so! with a declinable word in its parleh-ky lehei ticular case. Example: dfim — doma (at home). domfi doeela (completely) -- do plus eel() (home) (a whole) diil — dole, dolfi (downstairs) hezky potom (afterwards) — po plus torn heal' (loc of to) mekkk — melt& • a • • An adverbs stands in the same The suffix eji and eji are the AD relation to a verb as an adjective VERB endings: to a noun: Mfij otec y eera pkija do rychlejl Chicaga veerej5i piijezd meho pravidelneji otce do Chicaga zdraveji • • leheeri Here are some adverbs derived hezeeji from adjeetves: mekeeji rychlk (quick) — rychle (quickly) Notice that there is an element of tepik (warm) —• teple (warmly) ACTION. or DOING in the above krisnk (beautiful) — krasne (bea- words. utifully) • * dobrk (good) — dobie (in a good The superlative degree is formed way) by the prefix nej — Example: milk* (soft) — mace (softly) nejkrasnejii, nejlehei, nejblii51, chudy (poor) — chude (poorly; nejkrasnejii, etc. bohatk (rich) -- bohate (richly) Look up any words that are new dral4 (dear) — draze (dearly) hloupk (silly) — hloupe (stupidly) to you.

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26 POSLEDNI RUDEHO PLEME. Roman od Zane Grey Pie10E1 Josef Vorel Pokradovani Nophaie sjel do tirokeho nu se dlutkmi stenami a vyjel na zelenou a pisditou rovinu, kde slun ce bylo jiz horke a prach se zvedal ye virech. Rozsithlk, dalekk obzor nebylo ted' videti, a kolem neho tydily se biroke a dlouhe steny, rozervane a nepravidelne. Tak jel Nophaie po cele hodiny pozoruje slunce a vitr, stalk klepot kopyt a pohyb kone, otevfenk pruh itdolf kolem sebe a Mute a dervene steny, ktere jako by 91y s nim. Na konci tohoto pruhu vystoupil nizkkm prilsmykem, kde obrovskk der fly atft tydil se k obloze, a pohlfdel do nopahskeho tidolf skal niich pomnikA, kde dfive jeho lid dil a kde on se narodil. Tento pohied zdrdel ho na nekolik minut.

Oliem jeho dneini cesty byla one ploche, vysodina tvaru varhan, ktera se ted` mohutne zvedala deset mil pied nim. Hildala vchod do posvatneho futon, kde kaidk jednot ]ivy pomnik byl bohem Nopahu.

Na Nophaie podinaly utoditi finava a vysileni. Ale to mu nebylo nieim.

Jen shrouceni nebo smrt mohly ho zadrieti.

Kdyi dospel k nadherne vysoZine, slunce pokrkvalo steny a pornniky zlatou a rfigovou barvou. Pude stepi byla v nejbliikim okoli teat, v deice purpurova. Nadherne oblaky nad rudou hradbou, na nit chtel vystoupiti druheho dne ,poutaly je ho pohled, kdyi Wee oddychuje stal opfen o sveho kone.

Klikate se vinouci, lesklk pot:leek tekl pisednkm korytem. °draft.la se v nem barva oblak5 i vysoeiny.

Nophaie odsedlal kone, dal mu ovsa a svo,zav ho pustil ho na svohodu.

Potom se podal starati o sebe. Necall hladu, ale donutil se k jidlu.

Obtitna cesta, kterou podnikal, br zy uvede jeho pfirozene pudy do normalnihc stavu.

Mace tedk soumrak stoupal od rudkch sten, kdyi Nophaie dotel k mistu, kde po tak detne dny sedaval jako hoch, pozoruje ovce. Byl to dlouhk htbet nedaleko velke vy vkteniny. Trava a talvej byly tam huste jako za dob jeho detstvi. VOne pinila jeho Bich, a smutne a libezne vzpominky pinily jeho mYsl.

Nalezl onu plochou rudou skein, na niC sedaval se svou sestrou. Jak devil° je tomu! Jeho sestra je mrtva. Vtichni jeho pfibuzni jsou mrtvi.

Nophaie pohlidel pies cede k rozsedline tvaru V v jidni stene. flzkk potok vinul se jako stuha z tohoto kafionw. Tam nahote, kde kafion koneil pod sraznkmi, blizko k sobe stojicimi stenami ,se narodil. Nophaie se pamatovai na dobu, kdyi mu byly tfi roky.

"Mluvi ye nine Indian," pravil sam k sob& "Bylo by byvalo lepe pro mne, kdybych byl podlehi moru. Ona dira ye sane byla mkm domovem — toto Molt mkm hfittern. Ted' tu neni domova, pfibuznkch ani hry. Oiny. Indiana jsou u konce. Jejich slava i sny zmizely.

Jejich slunce zapadlo. Ti, kdoi pke diji nemoc, piti a chudobu jim vnu icenou, budou nevyhnutelne Pohlcent plemenem, ktere je znidilo.

Ruda krev bude pohlcena bilou. To znamena, de bile plemeno nabude pfevahy a Indiani zaniknou...Nophaieovi neni dosud tficet let, ale citi se starkm. Je zniden, je ztracen. Nic mu nezbkva. Take on zanikne. Toto misto by melo bkti je ho hrobem. Pod talveji! spinek, odpodinek, mfr!"

Ale Nophaieova inteligence odmi tala !lento indianskk fatalism's.

Tento snad hovi jeho punm, ale ne jeho ,znysli. Je dosud• mlad.

Ica ho neznieila. Mor ho nezabil.

Jeho Mc) je tube jako cedr poutte, Jeho duch tak nepotladitelnk jako svetlo slunce. Kaddeho due sveho divota made uleviti jistou merou bidu sveho kmene, bude-li chtiti. Ale jeho nenavist — nenavist k Morganovi a k Blucherovi, ke vikem bilkm lidem, ktefi ukfivdili Indian9m to byla vfedem jeho duke. Ani pudovk divot Indiana, ani divot fizenk jeho belotsIckm vy chovanim nemfde bkt It'astnk, do kud tato nenavist vifila v jeho krvi. Potud znu bleskla hlavou povzna vzpominka, de laska Mariany, ktera mu byla dana se vti tou podivuhodnou silou a velkomyslnos ti srdce bile deny, mela by pfemoof tuto nenavist, vyrovnati vtecka jeho utrpeni a pozdvihnouti ho nade vtechnu mstu a trpkost. Odplati la mu za vtechny osobni kfivdy, kterkch se jeji lid na nem dopustil.

Ale pave zde Nophaie citil, jak nellechetrui je jeho trpkost. Jeho

Ve sttedu 12. listopadu 1975 laska k Benow di cleash, jeij laska k nem nemela jaksi moci nad touto nenivisti. Bylo tteba Rae nedeho vice. A nahle poznal, de pre ye to je diem jeho podivuhodneho hleclani — jeho pouti k Nazovi.

Dlouho ledel tarn Nophaie v houst nouci tine. Bile hvezdy wally nad dernkmi zfilceninami. Zvedl se chiad ny noerzi vitr a stenal ealveji. Pla men jeho ohne svitil proti derne zakladne vysoCiny. Z dalky v adolf zaznivalo sem slabe bedeni jehizat, smutne, natikave, sveddici o divote na osa,mele poutti.

Za rtioveho, ticheho svitini, ma je vchod za zady, vyjel. Nophaie na neztetelnou a neudivanou stezku, stoupajici z teto nizko polotene kondiny na horu na prvni rudou hradbu, a za ni pfes ploche uzemi skal a striii a pak °pet nahoru do vysoCiny cedrti, pinii a kalveje. Za nim velke ttity a pomniky vy ystavaly z nidiny, majice pokraeovani v rudkch vrstvach v roving pudy, kudy jel Nophaie. Ohlecil se dasaby videl, jak se derne a majestatne odradeji od bilkch oblaktt.

Nophaie nabkval sily z tohoto 0koli a z kofenite vOne chladneho vetru, a vedomi jeho strasti ztracelo se, tak jako mile cesty vzadu za nim. Nebylo to snad tim, de pHehazi do sveho kraje, aCkoli purpurove. vysodina talveje a Nothsis Atm mel se jid brzy objeviti; bylo to spite snad tim, de zde nalezal co si noveho, uspokojujiciho a du& po silujiciho.

Jel nahoru po holem svahu skily, stupflovite asi milli stoupajicim. zvinenem, pinem lifbet5 a pahorke, Icanonfi a der, ale vtude byla jen hole, skala. Potom zahnul za velkk rob steny a nemel jid rozhle du vzad. Vpfedu byla plocha cedry porostli, cele mile dlouba, se skalnatou, misty zeleni pokrytou midou, kter se table k jine stene.

Nophaie jel ted' klusem, vyjel na tuto plochu a na konec ptijel k hlu bokemu kabonu. Rozeviral se pod nim asi pill mile hlubokk s rozer vankmi svahy tak sraznkmi, de tu dy mohi jen Indian jiti. Nophaie eel pekky, veda kone. Sestup do to hoto sucheho, horkeho karionu, pod rozervane skaly a bludittem velkkch rudkch balvana do konCin pestrobarevne hliny a zaprittenkch strdi pusobil mu stale vetti radost.

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Ve sttedu 12. listopadu 1975 mi. Stoupani do protej2fho svahy bylo anavne. Od jeho okraje tahla se jira plocha step daleko k horske stene, ted` eivSrch barev rude, Mute a fialove.

Nophale dojel k upati steny za eedeho soumraku a utabotil se bez vody v hajku cedra. Ted' ji g opouetel indianskou reservaci. Ted' jig nemel obaar,,-2e se setka s Indiany. Nophaie citil podivnou vu, za nii se skorem styclel. Cot utika od oval° kmene vice zpuseby net' jednim? Dvacet dtyti hodiny a dvakrat tolik mil vzdalily ho velmi od znaniSrch mist i od dueevnich hnuti k nim se pojicich.

Ted' jig spiOe mohl dole se zdrieti • pozoroVini, naslouchani, citeni a ,vnimani dojrnif, Mare v ne'm budily pocit 2testi. Kdyby fen se jim dovedl Upine oddatil Noc byla studena, vitr stenal v cedrech, kojoti vyli.

Druheho rana stoupal Nophaie na horu holeho povrchu, ktera se zdala nedostupnou. PodobaIa se hradbe lidskkch vdeni, vysilen, zpocen a rozpalen klesl na okraj a te2 ce oddychoval. Pted deseti dny byl opueten sySrm kmenem jako mrtvk elovek! Ale jeho bill ptatele ho oeettovali. Jeho bile, milenka se modlila za jeho 2ivot. Nentiznala se k tomu; nikdo mu to netekl, ale on to vsedl. Ted' byl 2iv.

Byl zase mu2em.

Nophale se vzchopil na nohy a. vsedl na Icon& Cosi nevSrolovne mi leho a vzicneho yznatelo se kolern neho. Nemohl poznati, co to je.

Tak jel po cele mile skupinami ceciril a S'alvejovou stepi. V poledne objevia se mu ona hrozna propast Nopahfi. Byla eiroka a velmi hluboka a vyznadovala se pestroba.rov nSrmi svahy - byla tam hlina tikove, heliotropove a slezove barvy. Nebylo tam rostlinstva vabec — byla to jen hold propast, zvetralf-. a rozpadavajici se. Otvirala se do jine pestrobarevne propasti, kde tr ee bylo terrine, mlhave, rozsahle.

Divaje se dal Nophale pocitll vzru ieni. Ptekrodi tento kation, kam jen velmi malo Nopah0 vstoupilo.

Provedeni tohoto tekkeho fikolii vyMdalo si celeho ostatniho dne.

Nophale se zabral v pozorovani sklo nu a spaclu, sesouvajicfch se mi.t na svahu, zvetralSr ch skal a strti, horka skal, zative derveni, N ye zele ni topole, titytneho, viniciho se potoka, ptikre, obrovske steny pak °pet lezi nahoru jako jeSterka.

Konedne octi se na zvInene step!, porostle purpurovou ealveji a zelenSani cedry, nad nil se tyeil vzneAen* Nothsis Ahn. Elute skitly, derne pasy smrkti, odlesk bileho snehu tak se objevila flora svetla. Nophaieovi. Ta byla stale tak. Jen on se zmenil. Jak by take mohly valky sobeekSrch lidi pOsobiti na Nothsis Ahn? trim byly Nophaieovy strasti? Kdyt pohlitel na tuto horu, pomyslil si, .2e to vlastne 2adne strasti. A tato myelenka byla vyjadtenim klidu, sily, du• tete hory.

0 dva dny pozdeji Nophaie latekrodil vysoeinu, sestoupil pod severni svah velke hory a brat stale niie do kation9.

27 Dole bylo leto. Horkk, vonnf; vzduch pohyboval se v jemnem van ku. Zelene stromy, trear a a kvetiny lemovaly flake rokle s rudSrmi stenami. Indianola Otetka ptidavala svou rumelkovou a nachove modrou barvu tomuto barvitemu obrazu. Nophaie sjitclel stale delft, pod ozatene stem, oluneenim svet lem i stinem, peal hudicich potokii s jantarovkm mechem a bilSrmi liliemi, houAtinarni zeleiVch dubd a topold a na konec dohu do dobte znameho a milovaneho mista, kde zil tak dlouho v samote a opuetenosti — do sveho Kanonu tichSich sten.

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Saturday, Nov. 15 — The Good Vibrations •Thursday, Nov. 27 -- The Moods --SPJSTLodge No. 18, Elgin

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Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) • Saturday, Nov. 15 — Otis Beck and The Best Yet Saturday, Nov. 22 — Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 29 — Marek reunion (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuit; for women; men: no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Nov. 15 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Nov. 22 — The Starlites Saturday, Nov. 29 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Dec. 20 — Fiddle Swingsters Saturday, Dec. 27 — The Starlites

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Saturday, Nov. 15 — New Sounds Saturday, Nov. 22 — Music Masters Saturday, Nov. 29 — Blue Vest SPJST -

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Wednesday, Nov. 12 — Square dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 13 — Choral Group, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15 — Fruit Harvest Dance; Charlie Adamcik and the Polka Tones Sunday, Nov. 16 — RVOS No. 5 meeting at 4 p.m.

Wednesda November 12, 1975 — The CenturianS

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

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Nov. 15 — Larry Butler and The Sunset Playboys Saturday, Nov. 22 — Bill Waits, and The Good Timers Wednesday, Nov. 26 -- The Moods of Country Music Thursday, Nov. 27 — Larry Butler and The Sunset Playboys .—SPJST-Lodge No, 81, NeedvMe Social night at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Public is *lifted.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Nov. 15 — Dance: Jodie Mikula's Band of Ennis Saturday, Dec. 6 — Battle Dance — Czech Mates and The Melody Masters Saturday, Dec. 20 — Dance: Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Ennis Country Polka Boys

Sunday, Nov. 16 — Hospital Association turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; games following; dance 5-9 p.m.; music by Billy Uptmor and the Makers Saturday, Nov. 22 — Ed Hlavaty's anniversary celebration Tuesday, Dec. 2 — Youth Club meeting and social, 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, Dec. 9 — Youth Club's Christmas party, 7 p.m.

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Nov. 15—The Hi-Toppers Saturday, Nov. 22 — Melody Masters Saturday, Nov. 29 — Otis Beck and the Best Yet —SPJST-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Nov. 15 The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Nov. 22 — The Centurians Wednesday, Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Dance; Social Combinations Saturday, Nov. 29 — Crockett Westerneers Friday, Dec. 5 -- BLSigi Phy Sorority Dance — Ted Hardin Saturday, Dec. 6 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Dec. 13 — Centurions Saturday, Dec. 20 — Christmas Dance— Social Combinations Saturday, Dec. 27 — Crockett Westemeers Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance

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Saturday, Nov. 15 — Joe Patek Saturday, Nov. 22 — Ray Jurecka Sunday, Nov. 23 -- Ernie Hanka Appreciation Day — Three bands from 2 to p.m. — The Knights of Dixie; Sunnyland Cowboys; and Texas Dutchmen Wednesday, Nov. 26 — Pre-Thanksgiving Dance; Gaylen Ackley and The Good Times Saturday, Nov. 29 — Lee Roy Matocha

(Dress Code: Women — no street slacks Or hot pants without skirt; men — no Jeans, shirts inside trousers, unless the dance Is • special occasion).

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Nov. 16 — Reg monthly lodge meeting, adults and youth 1:30 p.m. at KC Hall, 501 N. Delaney, LaMarque.

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