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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 63, NUMBER 51 DECEMBER 24, 1975

WE EXTEND TO OUR ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OUR WISHES FOR A MOST JOYOUS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 1976 SUPREME LODGE, SPJST OFFICERS: Nick A. Morris, President Joe B. Hejny, V. President Leonard Mikeska, Sec'y-Treas.

Ben Zabcik, Fin. Sec'y Reuben Lesikar, Legal Adviser Hon. Pres.: Edward L. Marek

DIRECTORS: John A. Kubena (I) Henry Vitek (II) Sid Pokladnik (III) Stanley Broz (IV) Alfred Hilsher (Act g, Matt S. Vanek (VI) Frank Veselka (VII)

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VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of August 24, 1922.

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SUPREME LODGE SPJST 520 N. Main St. — Temple Tx 76501 Phone: AC 817 773-1575 P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 NICK A. MORRIS, President Res. 985-2115 JOE B. IIEJNir, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MARES Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: '773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC '713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VIT1EK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL POKLADNIK, Dist. HI—AC 214; 741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV Atr 9151 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 A. L. HILSHER, Substitute Director, Dist.- V Phone 869-5831 — 861-7083 2020 Washington Ave. Houtson 77007 P. O. Box 7885 MATT S. VANES, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2607 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VU AC 512; 853-6137

4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 78411

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

JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Cor pus Christi '78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

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

Mr. "Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 '756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8140 DISTRICT II Lad: J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 -- Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 695-7730 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph.' AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, -0126 Moorberry Lu. Houston, Tx. 77055 -- Ph.: 713; 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistria, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valebar, Route 1, Box 55, Jaurdanton, Tx. 78026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3201 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS

DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane.

Bryan Tx. 77801 — Ph.. AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky.1503 E. Central Tr inple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes, 11012 Ge p etta Dr. Dallas, Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. fiaisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 8 17; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway. 2314 Droxford, Houston, Tx. 77008 — Ph.: AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx '77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresville, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 398-2038 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned unles sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures.

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

Changes of address and correspondence concerning delivery of Vestnik must be sent to Supreme Lodge, Box 100, Temple Texas 76501.

Paid subscriptions and advertising mat, ter should be addressed to Vestnik, Weei, Texas, 76691.

Deadline for material to be accepted for the following Issue is ThuredaY.

This morning my landlord, a eonceited friend, and a man I owe money to, all smiled at me, so I know Christmas is near. . . . At Christmastime people act as they should all year long... a Wouldn't it be nice if we could have the Christmas season every day of the year!

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Sunday, December 14th, at 2 p.m.

we attended the December meeting of Lodge No. 35, Elk. As usual, the lodge honored their senior citizens and had a wonderful day of togetherness, from the tiny tots to the elderly gray-haired grandparents and great-grandparents. I never cease to be amazed about the nice way the entire membership of the lodge seems to get together and have fun. It brings back wonderful memories to the time when yours truly and my older brother would dance with our mother to a waltz and our father would take oneof our two sisters to dance a number once in awhile. That scene is still in existence at Lodge No. 35 when a youngster thinks nothing of dancing with Mom or Dad. They are all to be congratulated for their fellowship and ability to get along so fraternally and in such a fraternal way! For instance, we stopped by Lodge 35 sometime in the summer on a second Sunday afternoon of their meetings and, lo and behold, youth and the adult members were skating up a storm on roller skates with wheels that would not mar their dance floor.

We never fail to have a, wonderful and friendly time with all of our fraternalists when we happen to attend their affairs.

We were invited to four other lodges on the same date and regret that we could only attend one, however, we excused ourselves to the others and certainly wish all of our members well in this season and in 1976.

We thank Lodge 35, Elk, for their hospitality on that day and always.

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 "Twas the night before Christmas." . . . How familiar all of us are with this phrase — the first line of the poem, "A Visit From St. Nicholas." Yet, how many of us know the author's name? Surely it is safe to say that very few of us do, yet this man can be truthfully described as a little-known American author. He wrote articles which had limited appeal. He married a beautiful and talented girl and to this union was added six children.

On a Christmas Eve night he sentimentally wrote a poem for his children and read it to thein by the fireplace, then, putting the poem away, he forgot about it. A year passed and a young woman Visiting in the home saw the poem and asked permission to copy it; then sent it to a newspaper editor who printed it. Later, the author's name was made public. His name: Dr. Clement Clark Moore; a man who lived to the age of 84 years and who wrote a poem that perhaps will live forever.

A Correction: In the December 10, 1975 issue of the Vestnik, page 12, column 3, 3rd paragraph from the bottom we reprinted an article from "The Alumnus," and we have received a letter from Thelma Maresh Lingo stating that the the information in the above-mentioned paragraph is not correct. She writes: "Dr. Henry R. Maxesh was president of Liberty Savings Assn. in 1956. Dr. Maresh died on January 28, 1957 and at the annual meeting of the Association in the early part of January, 1957, he was elected president. . . . The people attending and voting knew Dr. Maresh was on his death bed. He had been president for many years and he was again extended this courtesy. On Dr. Maresh's death, his brother, Dr. R. E. Maresh, became president. It is my understanding he did not wish to function and Mr. Kucera took over the leadership.

"I would appreciate it very much if a correction could be made setting the record straight.

"I enjoy reading the Vestnik and keeping up with the activities of the various members whom I know.

I always enjoy the words of the various poems and your comments.

"I wish you a cheery Holiday Season and a very happy year ahead. Sincerely, Thelma Maresh Lingo."

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Workers: This was the BUST NOVEMBER WE HAVE HAD During November we received 324 applications for $1,680,000 of life insurance for a total of 3,457 applications for $13,873,500 of life insurance written this year.

Shall we make it $15,000,000 this year?

Congratulations to Districts V and VI for exceeding their quotas.

Top Sales Representatives of the Month are District 1 — Daniel Schaefer District 2 — Chester Shmoldas District 3 — Jeanette Smith District 4 — Stanley Broz District 5 — Helen Hegwood District 6 — Frankie Vanek.

District '7 — Roy Hranicky Sales Representatives in The Application-a-Week Club are: 557 Helen Hegwood 556 Della Kadlecek 215 Chester Shmoldas Patsy Baca 90 88 Jeanette Peterson 81 Agnes Lesa,k 61 Ladis Navratil 55 Daniel Schaefer 29 Tillie Helmcainp 21 Norma Andel 13 Daniel Nors 13 Hugo Kocian 13 Joe Krivanek 13 Janelle Mogonye 9 James Mogonye Emil Petr 9 Arno Zwerneman 9 Sales Representatives in The Application-a-Month Club are: 167 Frank Sacky J. M. Skrabanek 167 Edwin Holub 155 Bessie Hruska 150 149 Anna Milan 147 Johnnie Krajca 143 Anna Hejl 143 James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan 136

Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek A. J. Bristik Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka, Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Louis Harms Thelma Hrncir Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskevec Jerry Prochazka Adolf Motal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Frances Olexa Stanley Broz Helen Filipp Albin F. Machu Mildred Hbrak Ray Moore Amelia Pokorny Henry West Georgia Lostak Rudolph Matejka Betty Zwerneman Alice Hafner Melvin Skrabanek Pearl Hanka Ruby Bolton Shannon McMakin Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Diana Pelzel Jerry Stepan Chas. Holy James Bacalt David Bucek Donnie Victorick Anne Monroe Laddie Socha A. J. Bristik Johnnie Gaidusek James Mogonsye

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Annimae Merta 30 2 2,000 Agnes Miculka 88 2 30,000 Evelyn Mikeska 88 3 9,500 2 2,000 Lillie Mikeska 33 2 20,000 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 2,000 154 1 Anna Milan '7,000 18 7 James Mogonye 18 28 65,000 Janelle Mogonye 1 25,000 Anne Monroe 175 Adolf Motal 32 5 38,000 INSURANCE WRITTEN 1 5,000 87 Ladis Navratil Nov. 1, 1975 to Nov. 30, 1975 25 3 54,000 Alvin Nesuda Ins. Lodge Mern.

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66 13 13,000 Daniel Nors 24 2 $55,000 Mrs. F. K. Olexa 88 Norma Andel 2 12,000 1 3,000 Helen Pavelka 40 James J. 13acak 2 2,000 117 2,000 James Pavlicek 1 88 Herman Baethe 66 2 2,000 47 5 11,000 Raymond Pavliska 73 Alice Banning 3,000 2 2 2,000 Lillia Mae Peter 172 107 Pauline Bayer 2,000 1 2 22,000 Libbie Peters 160 Victor Brenek '79 1 1,000 156 1 40,000 Jeanette Peterson 18 13 40,000 David Brinkley 88 5 23,000 Emil Petr A. J. Bristik 4 6,000 84 160 3 43,000 Amelia, Pokorny Stanley Broz 2 2,000 29 2 26,000 Jerry Prochazka 65 151 David C. Bucek 2,000 1 1 1,000 Glenn Psencik Bernard Budnik 178 1,000 24 1 1,000 W. E. Raven 1 137 Viola Cabla 3,000 2 18 1 45,000 Mary Renfro 170 E. E. Cameron 154 7 19,000 1,000 Frank C. Sacky 1 Edith Charanza '74 4,000 79 3' 74 1 1,000 Daniel Schaefer 141 Charlene Cole 5 54,000 126 1 1,000 Alvin Sefeik Joe Dujka 1 500 173 4,000 Chester Shraoldas 74 24 143,500 177 1 Willie Dusek 1 1,000 Edwin Shupak Mollie Ewell 169 2 68 2,000 175 5 62.000 H. J. Skrabanek 130 Bessie Franek 1,000 1 3 32,000 Melvin Skrabanek 17 Johnnie Gaidusek 66 3 41,000 5,000 Cyril Slough 1 29 W. H. Glover 1,000 1 178 1 38,000. Cheryl Smith Estelle Grossman 174 1,000 74 1 4,000 Jeanette SMith 18 3 Joe Heisler, Jr. 66 9 52,000 3,000 Laddie Socha 3 88 Louis Hams 5,000 1 160 2,000 Jerry Stepan 48 2 Anna Hejl 4,000 38 4 9 68,500 Ludvik Surovec 112 88 Helen Hegwood 1 1,000 2 2,000 Mary Svoboda Tillie Helmcamp 88 74 2 11,000 7,000 Jerry Tomanek 5 John A. Hilsher 88 5,000 1 90 35 4 8,000 Martha Trcalek E. E. Holub 1,000 1 17 1,000 Clifton Trlica Chas. Holy 4 1 1 1,000 26 13 1 1,000 Sidon Tumis Mildred Horak 142 5 29,000 5,000 Tillie Valchar 1 137 Roy Hranicky 3,000 161 3 80 1 1,000 Frankie Vanek David Ivicic 50 2 150,000 2 2,000 John J. Veiss, Jr. 161 Ben Jarma 1 1,000 5 7,000 Donnie Victorick 88 Della Kadlecek 1 15,000 9 7 20,000 Henry Vitek Louise Kadlecek 88 1 40,000 20 A. J. Kaluza 173 2 12,000 Henry West 2 5,000 66 3,000 L. J. Zatopek 81 3 Leroy Kama 2 41,000 87 139 7,000 Vallie Zavodny 2 C. P. Kern 7,000 2 47 Robt. Kimball 35 1 12,000 Arno Zwerneman 13 4,000 4 5,000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 1 324/$1,680,000 Hugo Roden 178 6 11,000 Fraternally yours, Fr. S. Kofnovec 158 7,000 1 Joe B. Hejny, Vice Pres.

5,000 Johnnie I. Krajca 25 2 Supreme Lodge, SPJST 92 Joe Krivanek 2 6,000 SPJST1,000 Johnnie Krizan 6 1 Ruth Krizan 6 1 10,000 Agnes Lesak 88 2 21,000 Our 91 1 3,000 Georgia Lo,stak Clint Luksa 9,000 7 4 Albin F. Machu 29 4,000 4 Clifton Martinets 80 1 10,000 Rud. Matejka 39 7 12,000 Alvin Melnar 1,000 142 1 Pauline Bayer David Brinkley Annie Mae Merta Mary Svoboda Jerry Tomanek Clifton Trlica Frankie Vanek Arno Zwerneman

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members, The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 177 was held December 10th at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was well attended and Brother Jerry Tomastik, president, presided.

Reports were heard from the various committee chairmen with Sister Pat Tomastik stating that the youth club is sponsoring a Santa Pal project and contributions would be appreciated. It was decided that the price of tickets for the New Year's dance be set at $4 per person with a limit of 700 tickets to be sold.

New members accepted into the lodge were: Juanita Ramm, Wilbur G. Ramrn, Wilbur C. Ramm, Delores Beck, Teresa Beck, Ronald Beck and Paul Beck.

We were honored to have Brother Henry Vitek, District II director, with-us.

Election of officers and delegates to the 1976 state convention was held with the following being elected: President - Jerry Tomastik Vice President - Willie Hutka Recording Secretary - Dorothy Lisenbee Financial Secretary - Josephine Tomastik Treasurer - Mary Dubec Parliamentarian - Louis Driska Youth Leader - Pat Tomastik Reporter - Annie Dusek Delegates: Jerry Tomastik, Annie Dusek Alternates: Willie Dusek, Frank Massar.

Sister Frances Love was appointed assistant youth leader.

Brother Henry Vitek presided over the installation of officers.

The group sang "Happy Birthday" to Brother Jerry Tomastik after which the meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Annie Dusek, Reporter

Wednesday, December 24, 1975

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LODGE NO. 35, ELK HOLDS CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 14th, 19Th

mw.-00,3m, Senior Citizens honored at Lodge 35, Elk. L to R: Rosie Girard (Rosemarie Banik's grandmother), Vince Pavelka, Rosalee Vicha, Adolph Beralek, Mary Beralek, James D. York, Jewell York, Albert F. Nivers, Bessie Krupa, Martha Mladenka and George Holub. Each honoree received an SPJST token of appreciation from the mother lodge. Sister Dorothy Banik had the privilege to make these presentations.

MC AIWA Banik acknowledging correspondence from guests who were unable to attend Lodge 35's party. (Sister Dorothy Banik is in the background). (We plan to have the pictures of the youth program in our next issue. —Editor).

Lodge 35, Elk 1976 Officers are Installed. Seated, L to R: Youth Leader Rosemarie Banik, Assistant Youth Leader Rose Wood, Guide Barbara Pavelka, Reporter Peggy Dieterich. Standing: Editor Rudy Sef cik (installing the officers), Financial Secretary Rudolph P. Zahnan, Vice President Gene Edward Pavelka, President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Secretary Albert Banik, Treasurer Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., and Flag Bearer Steven Dulock.

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members: The Beyersville SPJST Lodge No. 48 held their regular monthly meeting on December 14th, at 3 p.m., along with their annual Christmas party.

Delegates who were chosen to attend the state convention were: B. C. Stalmach and Richard Batla.

The alternates are: Olin Biar and

Leona Stalmach.

New members for December were: Patrick E. Kinser, Bernadette Kinser, and Cody Edward Leshikar. Welcome to• these new additions.

Since there was some conflict with our 2nd Sunday meeting date the members decided to schedule the meeting on the first Sunday of the month for a while.

Our meeting was followed by an enjoyable program by the children. Supper was served to members and their guests, with Santa Claus arriving after the meal, to the delight of everyone. -He passed out Christmas bags and gifts to the children. The adults were given candy canes.

The children played games afterwards and the adults enjoyed

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Fraternally, Sharon Beran, Reporter SPJST — FROM THE STATE FIELD MANAGER

Dear Brothers and Sisters: To the officers, directors, and employees of the Supreme Lodge, to all the sales representatives and members of SPJST, Jeanette and I want to wish each of you a Happy Holiday Season, and a Prosperous and Healthy 1976.

To the sales representatives I would like to say it has been a wonderful year, and I am very proud of all your hard work.

Thanks for making 1975 such a success. Let's make our up-coming convention year, 1976, an even bigger one.

Merry Christmas and may God bless each of you.

Fraternally, Silas H. Smith, State Field Manager LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Members and Readers, La Salle Lodge No. 153 held its annual meeting on December 7th at the La Salle hall.

The election of officers and delegates was held and the results are as follows: President — Jerome Hlavaty Vice President—Mrs. Tillie Braila Secretary -- Mrs. Wayne Wagner Treasurer and Financial Secretary — Mrs. Linn Belicek Youth Leader: Mrs, Barbara Drastata (will finish her term through May 31).

Delegate -- Jerome Hlavaty Alternate Delegate -- Mrs. Tillie The winners of the drawing were: 1. Barbecue pit -- 0. B. Vargas 2. Calculator — Roger Watson 3. Handmade quilt — Michael Marek 4. Portable radio — Allie Obsta 5. $25 Savings Bond — Frank Longoria Members of the youth club were present and did a fine job of singing Christmas carols for everyone.

Refreshments were served after the meeting.

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Wednesday, December 24, 1975 We wish everyone a safe and 11th. May she rest in peace. joyous Christmas.

A thank-you note was read from Fraternally, Grandmother Kapavik, also seaMrs. Wayne Wagner son's greetings from the Supreme Secretary Lodge personnel of the Insurance -SPJS Underwriters Dept., SL SecretaryLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, and Dear Members, Brother and Sister Charlie Miller December 14th was a long an- of Lone Star Steakhouse. nual meeting day for Lodge 88, Sister Jeanette Smith thanked when we elected convention delethose who helped decorate the gates, officers, and the board of hall and also set up tables for the trustees. I wish to thank all the members of the balloting commit- Christmas party.

Sister Smith reminded the memtee appointed for that day — they did an excellent job with a diffi- bers of the members' Christmas cult assignment! Many thanks to dance on December 20th, with L. A. Mikes and Marcell Malak, co- music by the popular Charlie Patalc chairman and to Marian Mikes, Orch., who will also play for 'the Bill Malak, Rudy Darilek, Celes- Dance on Saturday, the 27th. On tine Darilek, Margie Darilek, Jerry New Year's Eve, Harold Strand's Poston, Dean Evetts, Faye Evetts, Orchestra will provide the music.

On February 21st, a first apEazlene Hoffman, Johnny Hoffman, Eli Vandever, Mary Vandev- pearance at Linden Hall — The er, Arnold Spencer, Elsie Roznov- Texas Dutchmen, a very popular sky, Milert Antrich, Evelyn An- group.

A return engagement on Thurstrich, Ernest Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Dorothy Othold, Frank day night, February 26th, the one Sebek, Emilia Sebek, Irene Slovacek and only, Eddie Skeet's Orchestra.

There are other special dances and Rose Mrosko. We really ap preciate the hard work you did coming up, so watch the Vestnik and other papers for more details that day. on these special events.

Fraternally yours, Sister Parma gave the youth Jeannette Eubank -SPJST® club report. The club has had a very successful year and looks to LODGE NO. 66, WACO 1976 as another successful year.

Dear Members: The club will present a program SPJST Lodge No. 66 held its and they planned to go caroling. meeting on Sunday, December 14th, Sister Parma wished everyone a at 2:10 p.m. presided over by Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

President Emil. Hanus.

New members accepted are: CarThe pledge of allegiance was recited by Steven Stanislav, Cynthia rie A. Wenzel, Ernest Reinke, Jr., Kofnovec and Tena Urbanek.

David F. Kofnovec, William M. Visitors were: SL President Nick Royals, Patrick R. Silvers, Michelle A. Morris, State Youth Director Owen, Sheila Owen, Melanie Owen, Dorothy Massey, Honorary Presi- Mary L. Owen, Jerry B. Owen, dent Brother Edward L. Marek and Phyllis A. Duncan, Billy Jack BarSister Marek, Mrs. Dorothy Boe- ak, Elma M. Silvers, Derrick B. sche, Albin Petter, and Mr. and Hurtt, Shelly R. Hurtt, Nancy A. Mrs. Vince Incardona. I am sure Sustala, William R. Sustala, Anthere were others that I did not drea D. Janek, Tanya, Jan Adams, know of, but remember, we were James R. Adams, Bennie 0. Monproud to have you with us and we thie, William H. Patterson, Jr. hope you will come again.

Transfers in — Lillie Mae Nora All lodge officers were present, from Lodge 167; Eugene J. Sebik, except Vice President Henry West, from Lodge 35, Elk. Transferring who was in Missouri for the funeral out of Lodge 66 — George Blahuta, of his mother, Mrs. Nora Valen- to Lodge 35, Elk. zuela.

Health Committee Report. Sister The November minutes were ap- Mazanec said she had no report of proved as read. anyone ill at this time. She had President Hanus asked those sent get-well cards to Brother Bill present to stand in silent prayer Korenek, Brother Johnnie Gaidufor Brother West's mother, who sek and Brother Christopher Otto passed away Thursday, December Spence.

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 SYmp athy cards were sent to: Brother Nick Morris on the loss of his brother; Sister Roy Seidman, on the loss of her mother; Brother and Sister Henry West, on the loss of his mother.

It was nice to see Brother Eugene Gerlich back, after having undergone eye surgery and Brother Martin Owens, following his surgery.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Chris Spence on the arrival of a granddaughter, Paula Jean Crover, on November 16th. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Craver of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, both were former members of Lodge .

Sister Craver is the former Jean Spence. The proud great-grandparents are Brother and Sister Otto Hanus.

Sister Mazanec reported that the Good Cheer Committee met on December 11th and prepared 30 cheer baskets and delivered them to the elderly and shut-in members. Sisters Ma.zanec, Julienne Hensel, Marie Drews, Polly Gaidusek and Philomena Miller, prepared and delivered the baskets. They enjoyed the visits with these members. We wish to thank these ladies for a job well done and for their time spent on this project. They plan to visit the Taylor Rest Home at a later date.

Door prize winner -- Marion Miller.

Members celebrating December birthdays — Jeanette Smith, Bonnie Pruitt, Evelyn Pavelka, Dorothy Moore, Irene Miller, Tena Urbanek, Tim Urbanek, Chris Spence, Willie Kyselka; and there were others, but I failed to get their names. I am sorry, but we wish you a very happy birthday, too. This includes any member of the lodge who has a birthday in December. The cake was brought by Margaret Gaidusek.

Brother Frank and Sister Libbde Parma were congratulated on their 40th anniversary which was on December 14th. May they have many more happy anniversaries.

Sister Jeanette Smith congratulated President Emil and Sister Annie Hanus on their 41st anniversary on December 18th and both with this this meeting (Dec. 14th, have attended 147 consecutive meetings.

The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m. and then Lodge 66's Christmas party began.

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Sister Jeanette Smith greeted everyone and explained the procedure for the various stages of the program.

President Hanus had everyone to stand in silent prayer far the deceased members.

The lodge officers, Board of Trustees and Entertainment Committee were introduced.

Supreme Lodge President Morris came forward to introduce the SL officers present. Brother Morris said Sister Dorothy and the children could not be present because they were at Lodge 47, Seaton, participating in the youth program.

We were sorry they could not be with us.

SL officers present were Honorary President Brother Edward L. Ma.rek and Sister Marek, State Field Manager Brother Silas Smith and his wife, Sister Jeanette Smith State Youth Director Sister Doro thy Massey, Curator of the LAM Dept. Brother Otto Hanus and his wife, Sister Matilda Hanus; Publication Committee Chairman Brother Ed Mazanec and his wife, Sister Agnes Mazanec.

Brother Morris said that with only a few days remainin g before Christmas, we need to slow down, stop and think what Christmas is all about— the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ. We tend to forget the main reason we celebrate Christmas.

We need to communicate with each other through love, charity and forgiveness, reach out to help our fellow man, express our thanks and appreciation to those who have helped us and for the kindness we have received.

We need to stop and think of all our blessings. Some have gone to eternal rest, some are ill, but we are the fortunate ones, we have come through this year and we have another year to look forward to. Let us all think of this day, the birthday of our Saviour, the hoPes and dreams we have, what it really means to us. We have so much to be thankful for, so share your love with those around you and your family.

Brother Morris installed the officers, Board of Trustees and Entertainment Committee for 1976.

He explained the duties of these offices and wished them success.

Brother Morris expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to

7 be with us and we always look forward to having Brother Morris and his family join us.

Brother Marek spoke a few words, stating that he and Sister Marek always enjoy coming to this event, which they have done for the past 20 years. Brother Marek told the beautiful Christmas Story as only Brother Marek can present it, in his own way. We always look forward to a visit from them.

Gifts were presented to the president, also the youth club presented gifts to their youth leader, assistants and club officers.

A number of door prizes were made to adults and children. Some very nice gifts were donated by the members. Thanks to all of you who donated these items.

Brother Marek then gave the prayer before the meal. We wish to thank Brother Louie Veselka who did an excellent job directing the food line. We wish to thank all of you who came out for the abundance of delicious food (all those calories!) A Wig vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who did an excellent job in the kitchen.

We wish to thank the Hatfield brothers of Maryland, who sang and played during the lunch hour.

The youth club presented their program.

Their theme was: The First Christmas.

Welcome by Cynthia Slovak Narrator of the story — Pamela Pavelka 1. Two little Head Angels, discussing the first Christmas 2. Reading — Holiday, a Holy Day -- Steven Stanislav 3. Boton Twirling — Dana Pavelka 4. Poem — Jolly Old St. Nicholas — a song, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Janice and Donna Stanislav 5. Flute Solo — "Come All Ye Faithful" by Tena Urbanek 6. Poem — Funny Santa Clans,

by Karen Shelton.

7. Song — "Silver Bells, by Cindy Kofnovec and Miss Leuschner, accompanied on the flute by Tena Urbanek 8. The Manger Scene, by small members of the Youth Club; Steven Stanislav at the piano: "Away in a Manger — teen group singing, while four small children placed gifts in a box before the stage. 'Tile

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whole group then sang "Silent 1976.

Fraternally, Night" followed by "Jingle Bells," Annie Hamm, which was the cue for Santa Claus English Reporter to stop by. He visited with the chil(Sister Annie: Thanks, it's been dren, then proceeded to the lovely Christmas tree where each child a pleasure! Enjoy your well deserved vacation. —Editor). received a bag of goodies.

-SPJST-It was a delight to see so many LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS children — tiny ones and the larger ones — present. This is always a Dear Members, happy and beautiful ending to the Our meeting should have had Christmas program. more members in attendance but Now we are coming to the end I guess Christmas shopping kept of another year. What will the new several away. year, 1976, bring? We wish for each Get-well wishes go to Sister Ella and everyone, a very Merry Christ- Faraizl, Brother John Slovak and mas and a Happy New Year. May Sister Frances Baleja. Our symthe new year be a very happy, pathy is extended to Brother L. C. healthy and successful one.

Brenam who lost his father and This being my last letter as Eng- our sympathy to Geraldine Pokladlish reporter, which has been a nik who recently lost her sister. long one, I would like to say I have May their loved ones have eternal enjoyed writing these letters. I did rest. the best I know how, although I Are you interested in helping in am sure I left someone's name out the kitchen during our dances? there and there in the birthdays, Contact Brother Allen Henzen. anniversaries, etc., but not inten- You just might enjoy taking this tionally. I make mistakes like ev- responsibility for one evening dureryone else. I am sorry if perhaps ing the year.

I have said something you did not Our new members for the month like, but I did the job as I saw are: Mike Kral, Kari Andreason, fit, for after all, I'm only human Christine Arrington, Ian Christman. like everyone else and not perfect. and Jenifer Kutil; we welcome I wish to congratulate the new them.

The music for our New Year's Eve English reporter, Sister Janie Sue Pawling. She is a lovely and cap- Dance will be provided by the Enable person, I know she will be a nis Country Polka Boys, starting at credit to our lodge. I hope she en- 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. $6 per adult and joys the 'work as much as I have, $3 for people who are 17 years and but it is time for me to step aside, under; our kitchen and bar invites and let others have a part in our you to enjoy food and drinks at their reasonable prices, including lodge and Society.

I also wish to congratulate all black-eyed peas!

President Paul Hagar urges evthe officers and committee members, especially Sister Bonnie Pru- eryone to be present at the next itt who takes the recording sec- lodge meeting on January 19, at retary's job, which I also held; may 7:30 p.m.

The Dallas - Ennis Fraternal she be successful and receive your help and consideration in order to Council's officers will meet in Jando her duties as you want her to uary to make ready the dates that each society hosts. Congratulations do. to Brother Emil Brazek who is the I wish to thank everyone who helped me when I wrote these re- new president of the council.

Randy joins me in wishing evports for your compliments and also the criticism; they helped me eryone a joyous Christmas!

Fraternally, to be more careful in what I wrote.

Rose Scott Brother Rudy and Sister Maxine ---SPJST-— thanks for correcting the misLODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH takes I made; the kind and encouraging words you gave. You Dear Members: both were wonderful.

What a nice turnout we had for To everyone: may you have the our December meeting! Perhaps we should have elections every happiest of holidays.

Remember, the next lodge meet- month. We sincerely hope that eving will be on Sunday, January 11, eryone present will return for the

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 new year, and that we will also see our other members who were unable to attend.

Our present slate of officers was re-elected and only a few changes made in the auditing committee and board of trustees. Brother Joe Paprskar installed the new officers and the selection of delegates to the state convention was the next order of business. Following these procedures we all enjoyed a roast beef dinner prepared by Brother and Sister John and Victor Murphy, Brother and Sister Elmer and Liz Howard. Brother Albert and Sister Helen Kubala donated the meat for the dinner, and I think that the ladies of the lodge are competing for some kind of baking championship because the desserts get "yummier" at each meeting.

Our membership decided to send seasonal cards to all our aged members or those too ill to attend the lodge functions. The assembly signed these cards. Our sunshine Chairman, Martha DArbem, re -portednourailngmebrs, namely, Sister Blanche Krupka, Mr. John Slovak, father of Sister Christine Zich, Sister Olga Steele was back into East Dallas Hospital and Brother Bill Bartek, ill in Temple. A sympathy card was sent to Brother John Motl whose mother died in Temple this month.

News in a lighter vein finds congratulations clue to Sister LIZ Howard who proudly displayed a plaque from Ridgeway Reprodue-. tion Co. after being voted most valuable employee by that Company. In far-off Wilton, Connecticut, Sister Lillian Cooper has been elected to the school board there.

She is the daughter of Brother and Sister Steve and Lydia Matusevitch. Sister Mary Hubenak enlisted one new member last month and Brother Joe Krivanek secured four.o Don't forget to make your early reservations for the New Year's Eve dance on December 31. BYOB' — noisemakers, hats and confetti will be furnished. This is one of our best, of the year with capacity attendance. Music will be by Joe Krivanek and the Rhythmaires.

Since this is, most likely, my last communication for 1975, I want to extend best wishes from our lodge to all and add my own

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 desire that the newborn Babe of Bethlehem will shower His blessings on all of you in the New Year.

Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar --SPJSTLODGE

NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members, On December 8th, in our regular meeting, we voted for the 1976 of ficers and five delegates to the convention. There were 86 votes cast. The meeting opened at 8:05 p.m. with 58 members attending.

A prayer and the pledge of allegiance were said. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as read. Reports from the treasurer and financial secretary were read and approved as read.

There were 20 adult members and four juvenile members admitted into Lodge 74 this month.

The youth club report was given.

They were selling tickets on a turkey which was to be given away December 20th at the Christmas party. December 18th the youth club had their Christmas party.

They carried fruit to the nursing homes and the president of Lodge 74 played Santa Claus, just as he does each year. They planned to square dance and go caroling on the 21st and 22nd.

The lodge hall and Christmas tree were decorated by the youth club members. It, is so pretty! We are having a big and beautiful Christmas season at Lodge 74.

On December 12th the Continental Telephone Co. had their Christmas party and on December 19th the Houston County Highway Dept. had their Christmas party.

Lodge 74's Christmas party was held December 20th.

Our New Year's Social Entertainment will be December 31st, with hats and horns and breakfast after 12 p.m.

Our next regular meeting will be January 12th with installation of officers for 1976. Officers are: President -- R. J. Hafner Vice Pres. — Johnny Johnston Recording Secy.—Dorothy Smith Financial Secy. — Edith Charmza Treasurer — Cheryl Smith Hafner Youth Leader Delegates for the Convention — It. J. Hafner, Alice Hafner, Hughie Smith, Dorothy Smith, Chester

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI OFFICERS — L to R, standing: John Stasa, Czech reporter; Treasurer, Monta Foster; District VII Director, Frank Veselka; Vice President and English Reporter, Randy F. Sijansky.

Seated: President Frank C. Sacky and Secretary Millie Elzner.

(Photo by Jerry Nijansky. Youth photo next week. —Editor).

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Later, we all had sandwiches and Members of Lodge 74 would like desserts that were brought by each to wish each member and their one attending, for our enjoyment. family a Merry, Merry Christmas And to add to the enjoyment, a two and a Happy New Year. hour taped music program was Fraternally, presented by Alfred Pavlicek.

Dorothy Smith, Special thanks to the ladies in Recording Secretary the kitchen and all who made this SPJST — party a success.

Fraternally, LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Randy F. Sij ansky, Dear Members: Reporter On Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 p.m., our lodge president, Bro. LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Frank C. Sacky, presided at our Dear Members and Friends: monthly meeting.

After discussing old and new Are you ready for the holidays?

Our Friendship Club Christmas business, an election of officers was held. Those elected for the 1976 Party was well attended and evterm are: President Frank C. everyone was in the Christmas Sacky, Vice President and English spirit.

Reporter Randy F. Sijansky, SecWe were sorry to hear Rosemary retary Millie Elmer, Treasurer Gribble, Natalie Maly and Eunice Manta Foster, Czech Reporter John (Toni) Miller were on the sick list.

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Cards ' were sent and we hope, by Following the officers' election, the time you read this, they are we then elected delegates and al- all on the mend. ternates to attend the SPJST ConChristmas cards were signed and vention at Waco in June, 1976. sent to Anna Korteff and Helen Delegates are: Millie Elzner, Mon- Zich. ta Foster, Frank Veselka, Joe DudA $50.00 donation was given zienski. Alternates are: Libbie Pet- to our new home. It was greatly appreciated. ers and Frank C. Sacky.

On December 14th, two days aftWe did not have a regular meeter the meeting, a Christmas party ing, so the gifts were given out and was held by Sokol, SPJST and Christmas carols sung. "Happy SVPS, for the members. A program Birthday" was also sung to: Janie was performed by the SPJST youth Lane, Marie Tesa•, Margaret members and after we were greet- Youngman and Otto Kurtz. May ed by Santa, who distributed sacks you all have many more. of fruit and candy to all.

Our guest was Susan Stehinnle.

10 After the blessing, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch, followed by games.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7th, at 10:30 a.m. It will be time to pay our dues for 1976, and remember, it is a covered dish luncheon, also A happy holiday season to all of you, from all of us!

Our lodge meeting Sunday was called to order by President Jerry Milan. After the regular formalities, the members stood for a moment of silence in memory of our deceased Brothers Fred Strittmatter and Charles Moore.

Our guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher of Waco, were made welcome.

Sister Mary Renfro got a big hand for her November sales; keep up the good wow.

New members accepted are Pat Ricks, James Holbrook, Helen Litchfield and her three children.

We make you most welcome.

Christmas cards were read from the Supreme Lodge and Virgil and Eva Dockery of Isfahan, Iran.

We were sorry to hear Sisters Margie Cline and Eunice Miller were hospitalized again, but are home now and we wish them a speedy recovery and also to Sister Frances Dalton.

Our officers for 1976 are: President Jerry Milan, Vice President James W. Mason, Secretary Mary Renfro, Financial Secretary Anna Milan, Treasurer Mary Hale, Youth Leader Wanda Mason, Assistant Youth Leader Donna Parker and Martha Milan, Reporter Mary Pa,vey.

Our delegates to the convention are: Jeanie Mason, Wilbur Mason, Mary Renfro, Jerry Milan, Mary Pavey, Anna Milan and Don Steinman. Alternate% are: Mary Hale, Rose Steiman, Henrietta Milan, and Benny Pavey. Good luck to all of you!

Anna Milan was the door prize recipient.

Mary Renfro was thanked for the delicious stew dinner, and for she and Bill's $10 dimation toward the Meat and also $10 from Hainaut and Maria Prill. Carrie Belle Milan and myself will be in charge of the meat preparation for our Tannery meeting and sisters are asked to bring vegetables, salad, pastries and bread to go along with chicken and rice.

Pai next meeting will be on Sun-

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day, January 11, at 3 p.m., and dinner at 1:30 p.m.

We hope you are planning on coming to our New Year's Eve Dance. See details in our lodge's advertisement. Watch for Port Worth's own country singer from Nashville, Jerry Max Lane, and his group for a dance on Saturday, January 31st. Watch for details.

A memorial was made in memory of Lillian Keenan (Chicago) by $ 50.00 Anna Bell (Chicago) Donations by George Curl $700.00 $250.00 Jim Peterson Friendship Club $ 50.00 Rome Milan $ 10.00 $ 5.00 George Korteff $ 5.00 Anonymous Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

We were sorry to hear this evening that our brother-in-law, Frank Havran of Cortez, Colorado, is back in the hospital. Frank is a member of Lodge 77 and has two sons in our lodge; he enjoys reading the Vestnik. Get well soon, Frank, from all of us here in Fort Worth.

Watch the SJPST Calendar and Bulletin Board for dates to remember.

Wishing a Happy New Year to all in our Society . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey, Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Members, Our annual meeting convened promptly at 1 o'clock on the first Sunday in December, with President Brother Stein presiding. All members stood and recited the pledge of allegiance to our flag, and also stood for a moment of silence in tribute to our deceased members. Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as read by Secretary Dorothy Havran. Financial .k. Secretary Rosie 'Funds and Treasurer Erline Janik gave their respective reports.

New members accepted into our lodge were: Rhonda Kay , Gibson, Lesha Gibson, and Cecil E. Gregory, a MC Plan. A warm welcome is extended to you new members.

We also voted on our rules and regulations. They were aPproved as read. We held our election, of officers for 197'6 and the results are:

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 President — Henry J. Linhart Vice President — Nelson Jochen Secretary — Dorothy Havran Financial Secy. — Rosie Tumis Treasurer --- Mine Janik Youth Leader — Donnie Lueckemeyer Asst. Youth Leader — Adele Stein Local Lodge Treasurer — Sidon Tumis Guide — Frank Tumis Flag Bearer — Terry Kieschnick Board of Trustees -- Eric Stein, chairman; Henry Hermis, Alvin Melnar, and George Janik.

Our four delegates to the 1970 convention are: Henry J. Linhart, Eric F. Stein, Alvin Melnar, and Henry Hermis.

The alternates are: Rosie Tumis, Robert Kieschnick, George Janik, and Nelson Jochen.

Our bar manager is Sister Rosie Tumis.

Brother Alfred Hilsher installed our officers for 1976 and also gave a very impressive talk. Thank you, Brother Hilsher.

Also, as our visitor, we had Brother Louis Hanus, president of Lodge No. 88, Houston. We were very happy to have you at our meeting. We had a very good turnout. Hope all of you come back to our next, meeting which will be held on Sunday, January 11th, at 2 p.m.

We., will have our New Year's Eve Dance on December 31st, with music by Mike Tomczak, so please make your reservations early by calling the lodge at this number 862-0079.

We the officers and members of Lodge No. 142, want to wish each and everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with health and happiness.

Fraternally yours, Mrs. Dorothy Havran, Secretary —of 'JET.

LODGE NO. 117, ACADEMY

Dear Members and Friends: Here it is, Christmas is just a day off, but first of all, I want to thank one and all from the bottom of my heart for the great support you all gave me on our election day of officers (December 10th), which was my birthday. I will promise you all that I will do my best for what is best for our Society and, as a whole, for our lodge and community.

The year of 1975 was a very hard

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 year for me as your president, a, year I'd rather not remember, because of the many different Obligations and problems that come with starting from the bottom and working up to have such a huge building as we have at the new SPJST Lodge 177, in Academy. Indeed, we are very proud of our big building with one of the finest and largest dance floors in Central Texas. As time goes by, people are enjoying the extra large dance floor and, so far, everyone has had plenty of room to have a real good time. We are also featuring two bands every once in a while.

New, the 1975 season is almost over, yet it has been a pretty tough year for your president, but somewhat better than the year of construction in 1974. As I see things now, we are moving forward in a very nice way, with a lot of good entertainment for you in the year of 1976. As time passes, we at Lodge 177, will make more and better improvements for your convenience.

To finish this year, we invite all good people to our great special Christmas Night Dance, with Jerry, Butch and the Gentres, and then on December 27th, we will have a great battle dance, with two fine bands: Jerry Heisler and the Melody Five, and the popular Bill Walt's Good Milers; and to top off the year and start the New Year on IDecember 31st, we will have The Kountry Kings with their fine band. Tickets will be $4 per person on New Year's Eve; no reservations and we will try to sell only 700 tickets; we will have different noisemakers with hats, also.

New attractions coming this 1976 season: Saturday, June 5th will be one of the state's top bands here from the San Antonio area, the well-known Al Dean and The All Stars.

We officers and members from Academy. Lodge 177 wish all of our other lodges and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Good Year in 1976.

Fraternally, Jerry L. Tomastik, President

4)" Sales Representatives of Lodge No. 18, Elgin, attending the dedication Sunday, December 7th. L to R: Mike Mogonye, Jack Raven, Janelle Mogonye, Joe Haisler, Leona Haisler, Jeanette Peterson and District II Sales Representative Lad Zatopek. (Photo by Editor).

LODGE NO. '74, LOVELADY

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Well here I am again. The year 1975 is coming to an end. I think we had a wonderful year. Our lodge's youth club, under the supervision of Sister Alice Hefner, has achieved great honors in behalf of the lodge, that really is something to be proud of having placed first in the State Royalty Competition: State King, Steve Parrish. Besides there were other honors achieved by the youth club members at the State Youth Achievement Day, also. We are indeed proud of these young folks! Hats off to all of you who have supported these youth activities.

I noticed in my files of the new members I have written up this year, that 231 members have received their policies since the first of the year.

Personally, I would like to send everyone of you a letter or card of appreciation, thanking you for the help you have given me in securing new members, but that is impossible, so I decided to take this means and write to the Ve,stnik.

Your help has been appreciated very much. I give myself very little credit for that progress because it is the members who have contributed in so many ways by telling others about the good insurance SPJST provides for its members,

plus influencing other people to join. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for a job well done!

I have also looked at the records that Sister Dorothy Smith has so carefully followed from the time our lodge reactivated in August, 1971, and I noticed how many members donated money on time and worked very hard together. I hope we can continue with harmony and respect to each other from now on as we did from the start.

We had election of officers and delegates for the new year. Since all the elected officers are back in office, let's all of us work to-1 gether and support our officers the best we can; only by pulling together can we make progress.

We had a good dance recently with music by the Centurians. At this dance, we had as our guests Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simson from Arizona, plus other guests from Lufkinl and Diboll and other faraway places. We are always glad to have these fine people attend our functions.

Our lodge has been decorated by the youth club with the assistance of Brother Rudy Hafner and Sister Edith Charanza. Bobby Charanza is the president of the club. They have all done a wonderful job with the decorations. The Christmas tree shows up real pretty, standing

12 by the huge fireplaee. Brother Charanza has done a good job seeing to it that there is enough Wood provided for the fireplace to comfort everyone at the lodge on cold days and nights.

Those of you who haven't been to our lodge before, I invite you to attend and see our attractive place.

It is for the enjoyment and socializing of all ages.

The youth club planned their Christmas party for Thursday, December 17th.

There will be other entertainment scheduled in advance, so watch for it.

Now I will close and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Fraternally, Chester Shrrioldas LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members, A very good crowd turned out for the last meeting of the year.

We are losing one member, the Victor Fishbecks are moving to Moulton, but we gained four new members -- Barbara Pawlik, Joe Bittersrname Robert Moreau, and Michael Budaus, Randy Ordner has been selected as a sales representative for our lodge and can be contacted for any insurance needs you may have.

J. V. Marek has completed 50 years as an SPJST member and we social in will salute him at March, 1976.

As a fund-raising project, we have decided to have a sale and social next year to benefit the lodge building fund. The following have donated prizes: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smajstrla — $25 Savings Bond Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horelka; $50 hand-made quilt Tylich's TV — $45 radio Victoria Auto Supply — $25 tool set SwaineKovar Ford — to be decidAn edy.one interested In donations contact any officer before December 30, 1975.

President Matt Vanek, VP Edwin Smajstrla, Fin. Secretary Adolf TVIotal and Secretary Robert Orsak were all re-elected. Other officers are: Youth Leader Sadie Smajstrla, Asst. Youth Leaders Evelyn Horelka and Helen Vanek. Flag Bearer Rodney Horelka.

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Matt Vanek is our delegate to the general convention next year, with Adolf Motel, alternate.

The officers of Lodge 32 wish to extend Season's Greetings to all the members of our lodge. 1975 has been a good year, let's make 1976 the best yet.

Fraternally, R. W. Orsak

helped distribute the Christmas gifts to the members.

The Ernie Hanka, Appreciation Day was a big success and it proves how great fraternalists can be when it concerns their brothers and sisters, especially the SPJST members.

Thanks to Brother Harley Ccoc, for making the sign for the cake sale to benefit Ernie Hanka. The Birthday Club had the cake sale for three Thursday nights. We wish to thank all those good members who brought cakes and pastry to sell. Sister Mary 'Mich, chaitrna,n, and Sister Rose Horelica, co-chairman, and workers: Sisters Josephine Buri, Willie Mae Stang and Della Kadlecek. Sisters who donated were: Mary Tilich, Rose Horelica, Della Miksch, Mary Fusig, Willie Mae Stang, Ann Elzner, Josephine Bud, Evelyn Mikolas, Ruby Cernasek, Willie Mae Wood, Patsy Baca, Tillie Bily, Lillian Finn, Clara Jecmenek, Frances Dvorak, Virginia Hale, Marie Pokluda, Wanda Kennedy, Georgie Barcak, Mary Sanderson, Sylvia Melia, Birdie Hilsher, Virginia Butler, Mary Filipek, Frances Walla, Mary Russell, Sophie Hempel, Margaret Bohac, Leddie Kadera, Ruth Duncan, Annie Vrla, Annie Beebe, Sadie Barlow, Ann Urbanovsky, Sadie Frazier, Judy Sindel, Albina Drawe, Leodeo Lehman, Della Kadlecek, Anna Hoffmann, Agnes Lesak, Frances Olexa, Inez Jeanes, Evelyn Mikeska, Imogene Lero, Betty Bra y -enc,FloreTak,BtyJoDbesh, Estelle Kelly, Tillie Friedle, Elsie Keith. Thanks!

Well, so much for November.

Now, we must move on to December and it was a busy month, too.

The motion was made to send our shut-in sisters a Christmas pot plant for Christmas. Sisters Rosalee Kostom and Della Kadlecek volunteered to buy and deliver the plants to these shut-in sisters: Sophie Hruby, Ara Skrabanek, Lucy Sostak, Albina Drawe, and Marie Caletk a.

Sister Evelyn Mikeska presented the name of a family that was in need. A motion was made that the Birthday Club purchase the meat and the Sisters will donate groceries for this needy family of a mother and two boys, ages 18 months and 3 years. Sister Louise Knapic.k said the youth club would donate toys for the children. Sister MI-

BIRTHDAY CLUB OF LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Readers, Sister Willie Mae Wood called the regular monthly meeting to order on NOvember 10th, promptly at 11 a.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Mary Sanderson and accepted as read.

Our treasurer, Sister Mary Tilich read the treasurer's report. It was a very satisfactory report.

We are happy to report that Sister Jean Caldwell is at home recuperating from eye surgery. Hurry back; we miss you, Sister Caldwell!

Our dear friend, Brother Stanley Elzner, donated the food for the dinner on Wednesday, November 12th, in memory of his dear wife, Sister Mary Elzner. Many thanks, Stanley; we loved Sister Mary.

Please forgive me fo referring to November but these members were not thanked for their deeds so here goes. Sister Rose Mikeska donated to the Country Store on Czech Day; Sister Frances Olexa donated a beautiful hand-embroidered Czech vest which was sold before it could be displayed. Sister Olexa does such beautiful hand Work and we appreciate your generosity.

Many thanks to Sister Birdie and Brother Alfred Hasher for furnishing the delicious and beautiful Christmas dinner for the Birthday Club on Wednesday, December 10th. The sisters who helped Sister Hilsher prepare and serve the dinner were: Sisters Patsy Baca, Ruth Duncan, Della Miksch, Tina Fillip, Alice Bily, Mary Russell, Mary Fusig, Pauline Zisso, Louise Knapick, Estelle Kelly, Anna Elmer, Sadie Barlow and Pearl Hilsher You, Sisters, really did a fine job and it is greatly appreciated by all. Thanks to Sister Wanda Kennedy, Evelyn Mikeska and Evelyn Mikolas who did great taking care of the gifts. Sister Della Kadlecek

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 keska and Sister Knapick will deliver the basket on December 23rd.

The Birthday Club Sisters are proud of our newly elected officers for 1976. They are: President — Willie Mae Wood Vice President — Della Kadlecek Secretary — Rosalee Kostom Treasurer — Mary Tilich English Reporter — Lillian Finn Czech Reporter — Frances Olexa Ticket Chairman — Clara Joemenek Telephone Chairman — Sophie Hampel These officers need all you sisters to assist them so that we will have a happy, prosperous year.

Sister Virginia Hale is chairman of the Social Service Committee this year and she will select her co-workers.

Great news! Sisters, mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 21st; that is when the Birthday Club will honor and present plaques to our dedicated and faithful members of long standing. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The honorees will receive a written invitation and we ask that you con.tact Sister Wanda Kennedy as soon as possible to make reservations. All Birthday Club members and friends are welcome to attend the luncheon at a small charge of $1.50 per person, but you must telephone Sister Kennedy — 8695767 — and make reservations so she can report on how many to prepare for, for this luncheon.

Dates to remember: 1st Wed., Jan. 7th — Game party and luncheon.

2nd Wed., Jan. 14th -- Game party, meeting and luncheon.

3rd Wed., Jan. 21st — Luncheon and presentation of Plaques to honored members.

This is the time of year that everything should be beautiful, singing carols and expressing love for your fellowman.

Everybody have• a good Christmas and let us all begin a Bright and Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn, Reporter

V2STNt K SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIRE INS. ASSN., CHAPTER NO. 30, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Brothers and Sisters: The annual meeting of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assn., Chapter No. 30, Corpus Christi, will be held December 28th, 1975 'at 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall. This is an important meeting. All officers and committees for 1976 will be elected. All members are urged to attend.

Supper will be served after the meeting adjourns. Sisters are asked to donate pastries or a covered dish; the rest will be furnished by the chapter. Do come and be informed of what has been done this year and see what can be done for the good of the chapter.

You are always welcome.

Mutually yours, Betty Jurica, Secretary - SPJST CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Dear Vestnik Readers: The SVPS Convention is behind us and now we all have to get to work and continue to write good insurable property. The goal of the SVPS by 1979 is $500,000,000 of insurance in force. The next convention will be hosted by Chapter No. 14 in Temple.

It was a pleasure to be a delegate to the 13th convention, held in Fort Worth. I also was appointed to serve on the pre-convention by-laws committee. It was something that I have never had the opportunity to do before, and I was glad to serve on the committee with eight brothers: Miroslav Bily, Frank L. Vavra, Sidney Mensik, Emil E. Matula, Emil F. Jansky, Joe Havrda, Jesse Hajek, Frank Rejsek. This was the first convention I had ever attended, but I hope that it is not the last one.

Many thanks to Chapter No. 9, Fort Worth for their hospitality and everything they did for the delegates and visitors.

On August 22nd, Edwin and I began our vacation. The first stop was in West at the Cechoslovak Publishing Co., with Rudy Sefcik, editor of the Vestnik, who was busy, and Maxine was also busy at her desk. After closing time, Maxine treated us to a delicious supper at Sulak's Restaurant. During our visit we had a lengthy discus-

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sion of fraternalism, etc. Then it was time for us to visit Uncle Joe Holasek and his lovely wife, Marie.

The stay in their home was a pleasant one. The next day Uncle Joe took Edwin and they looked at the farms and ranches and saw most of the cattle. Meanwhile, I visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tobola, my maternal aunt and her husband. Sorry that I could not visit longer but my time was limited.

Saturday, August 23rd, we went to Penelope (where I grew up) to visit my cousins, Mr: and Mrs. Emil Blahuta. In Penelope, I saw a friend, Adolph Tobola, whom I hadn't seen for 43 years. It is always a thrill to see someone you haven't seen for so many years.

Proceeding with our travel, our next stop was a visit with my schoolmate, Agnes Konvicka and her husband, Anton. Agnes and I were friends before we entered school in Penelope. We both• were members of SPJST Lodge No. 71, at that time and also of Sokol. Throughout the years, we have kept in touch, and we visited in their home. Anton's parents and family were neighbors of ours and we also went to school together. Many thanks for your hospitality and hopefully, you will some day take a trip to the Gulf Coast so I can repay the same warm treat.

We left for Fort Worth on the 24th of August to attend the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association Convention; we stayed there four days.

On the morning of the 28th, we started out again and hit the road, heading for Abilene. Our first stop was made in Strawn, where my parents lived in 1914. My father worked in the coal mines. Most of old Strawn has burned up, but it is a clean little town now. The milo maize and cotton crops were very good in the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Dalhart areas. There also was a large acreage of sunflowers growing in the vicinity. The trip through this part of Texas was very enjoyable. I have always heard so much about the Texas Panhandle, so that is why we decided to go in that direction. That night we spent the night in Lubbock (From CorPus ,Christi" to Texline it is 992 miles).

Then, on the 29th, we crossed into New Mexico and we were on our way to Colorado Springs, Colo.

14 Colorado is popularly known as the Centennial State, since it was admitted to the Union in 1876. The Rocky Mountains of the U.S. reach their highest peak in Colorado; of the 67 mountain peaks in our nation which are 14,000 feet or more in height, fifty-two are in that state. There are networks of canals and irrigation ditches, which water more acres than in other state, except California Hay, which is used as winter feed for the great herds of cattle, is an important field crop. In the mountain peaks and valleys, where the climate is not too cold far Most crops, the native grasses are cut and baled; even along the highway the grass is baled. There were stacks of bales in the fields which included alfalfa, timothy, and clover. There were also large acreages of sugar beets and wheat.

We arrived in Colorado Springs about 3 p.m. and headed for the Mountains -- Pikes Peak. This is one part of the trip I will never forget, and that is driving up the Peak;' the highway leading to the top is paved only half-way. There were just a few patches of snow on the Peak. Pine forests grow to an 11,700-foot height on the slopes.

While driving, a person cannot look around much because there isn't much room to spare; one mishap and that would do it. It was real cool at the 14,110-foot altitude. I got a headache and got to feeling bad but I did make it back on the road and headed for Colorado Springs to the first motel to cure my headache with two aspirinsand to get some rest.

Next morning we were greeted by a beautiful day and we were on our way toward Denver. On the way 'we saw the United States Air Force Academy which is located in El Paso County, six iniles north of Colorado Springs. The location is ideal and it is a beautiful place for the cadets to take their training.

It wasn't long before we crossed the Colorado-Wyoming stateline and motored into Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming. Within its borders are great stretches of prairie grass, desert land thinly covered with sage brush. Great herds of cattle still grazing on the mountain slopes and basins in the summer. The state ranks high in beef cattle raising and thousands of sheep graze on the plains. That

VtSTNIK night we stopped at Sheridan, not too far from the Montana border.

Farming is the greatest source of wealth in Montana. Today, most of Montana's population is in the irrigated and wheat-farming areas, the mining centers, and the larger cities and towns.

On August 31st, we arrived in Lewistown where we located Mr. and Mrs. V. Hala, formerly of Corpus Christi. Mrs. Hales welcomed us and made us feel at home. Mr. Hala, was, at the time, on his son's ranch located about twenty miles from Lewistown. Charles Hala and his father were combining wheat land baling the wheat straw. We drove to the ranch which consisted of over 4,000 acres. There again we found hospitality in the home of Charles and Doris Hala and their three lovely children. Edwin and Mr. Hala took a. drive over the ranch, where several hundred cattle grazed and salt y several hundred acres of wheat. We all had a delicious supper served by Doris, With the help of her children.

Now, it was time to return to Lewistown. We spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Hala; their kindness will not be forgotten. Again, we had to get started for the Glacier National Park, which was about 250 miles from Lewistown. This was September 1st (Labor Day). The morning was beautiful and it was a good feeling just driving and seeing wheat fields to be harvested, some were already plowed and many farmers were sowing wheat before the snow fell.

We arrived at Browning, Montana, and it was raining some and a dreary afternoon. Our next stop was at the Glacier National Park, about twenty miles from the Canadian border. We entered the park at the east entrance. Before we got to the entrance on Highway 89 (which we found very winding), we could see the glaciers covered with heavy low-hanging clouds and fog. It was a dangerous drive because of the rain. Then we got us a cabin at Rising Sun. We didn't get to see anything that day; we were hoping for a better tomorrow.

The morning of September 2nd, we got up early and the sun was shining brightly and a little on the cool side. The Rising Sun Motor Inn and cabins are located on the world - famous Going-to-the-Sun

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Road; they offer a spectacular view of The Land of Shining Mountains and Sparkling St. Mary Lake.

As I mentioned, it was a beautiful morning, so we began our drive through the park, which is a fiftymile drive. About a half mile from the east entrance station, the motorist crosses the outlet stream of St. Mary Lake, which is the second largest lake in the park; it is 'about eleven miles long, half a mile wide and is 285 feet deep. The road skirts the shore of St. Mary Lake, through a prairie transition zone of grasses, flowers, and groves of spindly white-back aspen. To the right, above the road, lo6ms the castle-like mountain called Single Shot, its stripes of quartzite and green mud stones visible between layers of limestone. Across the lake , to the extreme east, the highest mountain is Divide Mountain. There was snow on the mountain, and now for the sad part: it began to rain, clouds covered the peaks, and a blockade was set up.

Several of us waited about an hour, but no report came that the read would be reopened. The night before, snow covered the Logan Pass, and no one could drive through. So we went back to the east entrance and had to be on our way on Highway No. 3 and around to the west entrance and on to Kalispel; not far from Kalispel is Lake Flattest.

It is one of the largest and one of the most beautiful lakes. We stopped by the lake and ate our hurried lunch. From here we drove to Missoula, which is located in the Bitterfoot Mountains. The drive along Route 90 going toward 'Spokane, Washington, was very beautiful. I am hoping that some day we can take a trip to Glacier National Park.

Idaho. Words cannot describe the beauty and grande ur of much of this land. It •is a reglun of extremely tall peaks and very deep valleys.

Large areas are a wilderness of rocks, forests, rivers and lakes. The great forests yield large quantities of lumber and also, from the mountains, minerals of great value are taken. We saw many mines along Route 90, and lumber mills, also. That night we chose our motel stop in Coeur D'Alene.

We got up early on the morning of September 3rd, and this time we headed in the direction of Spokane.

That morning we stopped for a

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 fill-up near the Idaho-Washington border, also purchased gifts for the daughters and grandchildren. We didn't stop any place, but admired the scenery. Washington is a state of such rare natural beauty that it is often called "The Switzerland of America." Some areas are as wild as they were before the corning of the white man. The state has low coastal plains, mountain peaks which tower more than 12,000 feet above the sea, rain drenched forests and treeless desert lands.

Then we stopped at a scenic area and there we saw the Columbia.

River, took a few pictures and also saw a warming sign, "Beware of Rattlesnakes."

Our next stop was at a fruitstand in Yakima. This was the season of fresh apples, peaches, tomatoes, corn, grapes and all kinds of plums. Orchards, world-famous for their apples are found in the fertile valley of the Yakima River.

From there we were on our way to West Linn, Oregon, a suburb of Oregon City. We crossed the COlumbia River on the WashingtonOregon border, at The Dallas. The Columbia and its tributaries water the best farm land, supply the largest quantities of water for irrigation, and comprise the greatest source of electric power in the state.

The rivers are among the greatest scenic wonders of Oregon: the Columbia, cutting deep gorges through the heart of the snowcovered Cascade Mountains. From The Dallas, we took U.S. 197 to Dufur; about 12 miles from here and we entered the Mountain Hood National Park. Mountain Hood is the center attraction with its glacier-clad slopes; also this mountain's elevation is 11,235 feet. It is a beautiful sight to see, especially when one lives on the Texas Coastal Plains. The dense foretts of Douglas fir cover more than 13,0 3,000 acres, or about one-fourth of Oregon.

We arrived in West Linn, Oregon about 5 p.m. We spent the night with Mrs. William Cummins. (Mr. Cummins was at Oakridge, Oregon, where they are building a home).

Mr. Cummins is a retired Forest Ranger. In 1981, their son, Bob, was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi and married a Texas girl; since then, we have become good friends. It was good to

V t STNIK see Mrs. Cummins.

On September 4th, we left West Linn (suburb of Oregon City). The late Ludwig Blahuta and wife lived in West Linn. Ludwig was my cousin on my mother's side of the family. He passed away last December. We took IH 5 through Oregon, enjoying the beautiful forests and good weather. About 3:30 p.m., We stopped at Grants Pass, Oregon, for an oil change and fillup, but before we left, we had to purchase five tires, shockabsorbers, plus several other automotive items. We were shown where the tires had weak spots in them and were advised to get tires for safety precautions. That day we didn't make too many miles. We spent the same night in Yreka, California.

Fraternally, Betty Jurica SPJST

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Vestnik Readers: The SPJST Lodge No. 84, Pokrok Dallas is very proud to announce the 20th Year Reunion of its Charter and subsequent members of the first SPJST teenclub in the state of Texas.

It will be held at Lodge No. 84, Dallas, 2625 Floyd Street on Friday, December 26, 1975.

The Countryboys Orchestra will play for the celebration dance which will begin at 8:30 p.m. and admission is only $1 for adults, so please come and help us celebrate!

Especially those of you who have in any way helped us through the years, to make this club not only the first one, but one of the best continuing teen clubs in Texas.

Please let this be an invitation to anyone we missed contacting — after all, it is very hard to get in touch with everyone, after 20 years!

Please let this be our way of thanking you and repaying you in the only way that would be fitting for a teen club celebration — by giving You an evening of memories, laughter, and more fun!

Fraternally, The Steering Comm., Ken Brown Carole Nemec Fe.raial Ken Brown Mary Pekar Johnson

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JOANNA VERNE'TTI NAMED IN "WHO'S WHO" JoAnna Vernetti, member of

Lodge ;, Waco, has been named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She is a, senior Journalism major at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

JoAnna recently returned from the Sigma Delta Chi, Society of Professional Journalists' convention, held in Philadelphia, Pa. She served as convention delegate from Texas Tech.

After the convention, JoAnna returned via Washington, D.C., where she visited her uncle and his family, who live there.

She was active in Lodge 06's Youth Club, and was a queen contestant in her last year in the youth club.

JoAnna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Batt Vernetti, 4910 Hillcrest, Waco. All of the family are membens of Lodge 66.

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J. T. JUNEKS MARK 50th ANNIV.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Junek celebrated their 50th wedding amity -ersaywithanl-dyafirwhc began by attending church at the Rosenberg Brethren Church in Rosenberg along with many friends and relatives. Later these 54 were guests at a luncheon hosted by the Juneks at their home at 2027 West Street, Rosenberg.

In the afternoon the couple was honored with a reception. at the fellowship hail of the Rosenberg Brethren Church.

For the party, Mrs. Junek wore

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MR. AND MRS. J. T. JUNEK a long orchid gown with gold 50 years — and he served as lodge chains at the neckline and a cor- financial secretary. Article coursage of gold chrysanthemums. tesy of The Herald-Coaster, RosenThe register was covered with a berg-Richmond, Texas, sent in by white cloth and held a wedding Brother Jerry Mikulas, Jr. —Ed.) -SPJSTpicture, a gold candle in a milk glass holder surrounded by gold CZECH AT THE UNIVERSITY mums, and the guest book.

OF HOUSTON On the refreshment table was a The Czech classes of the Unimassive arrangement of gold mums. Flanking the two-tiered versity of Houston have done well white cake were single gold tapers. this semester. The enrollment this The numerals "50" on a white base semester reached 51 students, inWith tiny doves was the ornament courses. We had some slight trouble topping the Cake, which was dec- getting our textbooks, but that orated with roses, metalic gold problem was resolved quite quickly.

In the classroom we cover, not leaves and gold maline.

Mr. and Mrs. Junek were mar- only the language, but we also get ried Ntivember 24, 1925 at Hus a flavor of the culture and some School in Tefhple in a ceremony of us are better able to understand at which the Rev. Joseph llegar our heritage. In addition to the text, tapes are available to the officiated.

The Juiieks farmed in Bell Coun- students in the language laboraty until .1954 when they moved to tory. In the library, there is a colFort Bend and farmed in the Cot- lection of over 300 books to aid tonwood area. They are now re- the Czech student. This is quite a growth from the 20 or so books we tired.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim.ek are parents had two years ago.

The UH Czech Club has been acof one son, Clifton Junek of Houston and he and his wife, Jane, are tive this year. Our main project parents of two daughters, Mrs. Bill has been the Fall Carnival which (Linda) Suter and Miss Sharon was held October 3rd. A representJunek. There is one great-grand- ative of the Czech Club appeared on television to help publicize this child, Gregory Suter.

(Brother and Sister Junek are function. On the day of the carLodge 47, Seaton, members — over nival the club sold kolarheand ran

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a game booth. The students built and painted the booths, picked up and brought the kola:elle, and ran the booths from the time the carnival opened until the time we sold out early that evening.

The Czech Club wishes to give special thanks to and list those who donated kolathe to the Czech Club for the carnival. These are: Mary Johnson, and Calvin and Ester Vojtek, all members of SPJST Lodge No. 88 and the Czechosloakian Airlines. A special thankyou must be extended to Mr. Maurice Kovar from Executive Travel Services and Travel with Flair. He's the person who made possible the donation of the kolaZhe and the travel brochure from the Czechoslovakian Airlines. We wish to thank Mr. Kovar for visiting us at the carnival.

In addition to the carnival, the Czech Club has been to two dances and attended the Czech Day held at SPJST Lodge No. 88. We are planning a Christmas party to end the semester. The evening course has already had their party, at which they served many Czech dishes and pastries.

A mention must be made of last year's Czech students who went to Czechoslovakia this past summer. These US students, David Doenges and Sophia Hoohler went With Professor Joe Skrivanek's group from, Texas A&M. Michael Plaster visited Czechoslovakia independently, staying three weeks.

We must encourage students considering UH to take Czech as a language. We are clearly concerned with preserving the culture of the Czech people. We wish to maintain Czech as a language at UH when some schools are being forced to phase out Czech. In spite of this phasing out, some other (schools are beginning to introduce Czech. We would appreciate your support in helping us to continue the language. While writing this article, UH has received two annual pledges for the years 1974-1975 for scholarship assistance for students Of Czech from KJZT, the Catholic Women's Fraternal of Texas.

Regular registration for the spring semester at 1111 will be January 8-9 with late registration January 21. Classes begin January 19, 1976. The claases are being taught by Mr. Teofil Halama,

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BULLETIN BOAR!) District Meetings 1976 SPRING MEETINGS District II will hold its spring meeting on Sunday, March 28, 1978 with Lodge No. 47, Seaton serving as host lodge. The meeting begins at 2 p.m.

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District IV will hold its spring meeting Sunday, April 27, 1978, at the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas.

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Czech 131— 8:30-10 a.m. — L to R: Teofil : :lama, tvacher; Front row: James Rice, Tammye Traylor. Second row: Vernon Kahanek, Jr., Jerry Brown, John Pearson, Thomas Dowell. Third row: Pam Mures, Laurel Prehn. Fourth row: John Cook, Callen Pasak, Jerry Nevlud, Paula Miller.

Fifth row: Susan Mohel, Patrick Humphrey, Alison Waterman. Not pictured: Patricia Cicherski, Henry Hermis, Milton liarek, Ja s Yesak, Elsie Gilfond, Paul Pederson.

District V spring meeting will be on March 21, 1976 at Lodge No. 142 Stefanik, 5508 Nolda, Houston.

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The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 28, 1976 at the KC Hall in Wharton. Wharton Lodge No. 151 and Hungerford Lodge No. 58 will be the host lodges. —Edwin J. Smajstrla, Pres.

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Lodge Meetings LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Monthly meetings held at the SPJST lodge building the third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

Youth will meet at 7 p.m., same place.

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Czech 231 — 10-11:30 a.m. L to Tr: Teofil r ralama, teacher; Val Neshyba, David Muras, Shirley Syrinek, Sherry Schaffner, Gary Lukas, Joe Brezik, Michael Plaster, Jerry Sladek, Jr. Not pictured: Marla Bullard, Diana Stalinsky, Gary Kocurek, and Elsie Gilfond.

MS., MA. Non-credit evening courses will also be offered. Registration is February 7-14 and February 23-24.

Classes begin March 3 and continue through eight consecutive Wednesday nights. Beginners' class will meet from 6:30-8:00 and intermediate class 8-9:30.

A new year is about to start.

This will be a special year for our country. The bicentennial year will examine the past of our great country, including what the Czechs have contributed. It is up to us to look at the past and to develop the future. We hope that Czech at UH will be part of that future.

Fraternally, Jerry Henry Sladek, Jr., President U of H Czech Club Sherry Sue Schaffner Vice President U of H Czech Club

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Beginning with the November 9 meeting, the monthly lodge meetings will be held the second Sunday of the month, at 2 p.m.

-SPJ erLODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month.

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LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Regular meeting — Sunday, Jan. 4th, 1976, at 3 p.m. (change to first Sunday).

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

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

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY 2nd Monday each month — officers meeting, 7:30 p.m. — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

1st Thursday each month—Youth Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday — Youth Social at 7:30 p.m.

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NO. 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

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NO. 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.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Regular monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

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

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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.

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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.

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LODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST HOUSTON Monthly meetings every second Thursday at '7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

SPJST -LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; youth club at 6:30 p.m.; adults meeting at 7:30.

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

Family game night every Sunday, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, next to Natl. Guard Arm., Teague Park.

Game night every Friday night, 7 p.m. at Elks Lodge on Hwy. 80 E. S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO, I 500 East Lake Drive P. O. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 a S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77461 SPJST -

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have our 1976 poster contest. We will also select a, Miss SPJST to represent our district at the convention and compete for the title, Miss SPJST of our 1976 Convention which will be held in June, 1976, in Waco. Please keep this in your mind and start to work on your posters early so you will be ready. The oomplete details on the Miss SPJST contest will be sent to all leaders and also will be in the Vestnik sometime in January.

I wish each of you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 19761 Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, (12-18-75) DYC SPJST -

YOUTH SECTION

From The

Youth Activity Calendar

Lodge Youth Leaders

April 3 and 4, 1976 — State Youth Leaders' Retreat August 29, 1976 -- State YAD, Temple High School September 25, 1976 — State Royalty at Lodge 177, Academy

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The youth club meeting was held Sunday, December 7th, and the attendance was good.

Our club went to the rest home on December 10 and presented a Christmas program and brought refreshments and goodies to the residents of the home.

On December 14th, the Christmas supper and program was held and Santa Claus arrived. We had quite a few members and friends who attended the party; also had as guests SL President Nick A. Morris, SYD Dorothy Massey, Disitxict Sales Representative Alvin' Nesuda and Sister Wilma Nesuda,.

We were glad to have you with us.

The sisters prepared a fine meal which everyone enjoyed and after supper the youth club had their program, beginning with a welcome by Joyce Wachsmann, Narrator -- Debbie Uptmor, Angels — Karen Hykel 1st, and Delores Dobecka 2nd; Drummer Boy — Terry Hykel, Tammie Mynar, Shirley Dobecka; Frosty the Snowman — Bobby Hykel and Theresa Dobeclo& Song presentations were: "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy," "I Saw Mammy Kissing Santa Claus," and Winter Wonderland." Then the angels entered at this point with Doug Uptmor as narrator. A song was presented by the group entitled, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem."

From The District Youth Counselors LODGE NO 47, 'SEATON Dear Readers and Members, The Christmas holidays are here and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us and all of us seem to be short of time to get everything done within that time. There is extra baking, shopping, gift wrapping, etc., plus all the details of our everyday schedules, therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the youth leaders and assistants for their faithful service in helping and teaching the youth of their lodges during the year of 1975.

The year 1976 will be here in a few days and this will be a big year for our SPJST with a few extra activities during our 1978 convention.

The first district activity we are planning is our annual Valentine Skating Party. The date has not yet been set. The next item will be our spring District II meeting which will be held on March 28th, 1976 and at this meeting we will

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 Other youngsters portraying their parts were: Melissa Mynar, Beckie Mynar, Kathy Brem, Cheryl Brem, Stephanie Mynar, Lanette Ilykel, Melanie Mazanec, as angels.

The Holy Family consisted of David Dobecka (Joseph), and Diane Schroeder (Mary). Acting as shepherds were Larry Hromaclita, Bennie Mynar and Wilford Reager.

Portraying kings were Darrell Uptmor, Jerry Maanec and Mary Etkins. Presentation of songs included: "Away in a Manger," "Joy to the World," "Silent Night,' "White Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "I Wish Yout a Merry Christmas." Debbie Uptmor gave a Good Bye recitation.

Then everyone joined in singing "Here Comes Santa Claus."

This was his cue to walk into our ballroom with a. bi g bag of goodies and he talked to the youngsters before his departure for his next destination.

Following Santa's visit, we exchanged gifts. I want to thank the teenagers and my assistant youth leader, Sister Rose Uptmor, for helping with the gifts; there were a lot of them under the Christmas tree.

I also want to thank you for the gifts you gave me. I can use everything you gave me; all of you are so nice, thank you a lot!

We planned a bake sale for December 18th at the Leroy Bank.

Don't forget your recipes for the District III Cookbook, and don't forget tb put your names on them.

Birthday celebrants for December are Bobby Hykel and Beckie Mynar. Bobby brought the cake.

Darrell Uptmor will bring the cake in January.

Here is wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and much health and happiness in the new year of 1976 from all of us at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz (12-18-75) Youth Leader SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 30, TRITON Dear Readers, Sunday, December '7th the Talton SPJST Youth Club met at the Talton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Glenn Kahanek; Stanley

VtSTN1K. Blaha led the pledge and Diana Dluhos said the prayer.

We discussed our Christmas party which was December 11th. We drew names for exchanging gifts.

After the meeting we were treat, ed, to a delicious dinner given by the Talton SPJST members. The menu consisted of turkey, ham, gravy, dressing, bread, rice, cake, cole slaw, salads, kolache, tea, pickles, and coffee.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (15) (12-14-75) Vice President --SPJST--

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Dear Readers, The meeting of our youth club was brought to order by Ronnie Majek. The pledge was led by Timmy Elzner.

There was no old business, so we discussed new business, which was for our Christmas program.

Door prizes were 50 cents and they were giVen to Cindy Hermis and Melisa Majek.

After the meeting was adjourned, we practiced our play.

Next meeting will be on January 9th, 1976 at Sokol Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Rosey Sacky (12-15-75) LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Vestnik Readers, On December 10th, SPJST Lodge 25 Youth Club held a special meeting to work on their arts and crafts.

On December 14th we had a Christmas party. First, Santa Claus came at 11:30 a.m. and he passed out candy and fruit to all the children; then at 12:30 the children from the youth, club got on the stage and sang Christmas Carols and following that, at 1 p.m. everyone went to the dining room to eat dinner.

Later on the same date, at 2 p.m., we had our monthly meeting.

We discussed our trophy case that was supposed to be built in the entrance of the lodge building.

Also, we put a new look on the closet door in the youth room. Our treasurer dropped out of the club so we elected Peggy Martinek as our new treasurer. On December the 17th we will all meet at the youth room at 6 p.m. to finish our arts and crafts so that we can

19 give them to our parents for Christmas. On December 21st, we will meet at the lodge building before 2 p.m. and then we will all go to the nursing home, taking baskets Of fruit and singing Christmas carols.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone paid their dues. The door prize of $1 was won by Peggy Martinek.

Fraternally, Laure Krajca (12-16-75) LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge No. 130's monthly meeting was held last Sunday at 3 p.m.

We had many important items to discuss that I would like to share with you. First of all, congratulations to Mr. Kamas who is now the District III Youth Counselor.

Best wishes to him for a success:ill future in this important job as counselor. I would also like to wish the best of luck to his daughter, Carol, as she runs for Miss SPJST. We are all confident that she will do a great job. By the way, she has done a great job as leader-intraining. Getting on with the business, our lodge is collecting authentic Czech recipes for a cookbook.

This will be compiled by District III and sold to increase the treasury.

We have. many activities coming up that I would like to relate to you.

First of all, for the January activity we hope to go to the New Love for ice and toiler skating, dancing and movies. Another activity which needs to get on the ball, is the volleyball tournament.

The playoffs should be completed by the spring meeting of the District In. For the northern district, there is a special party on the first Sunday in January which will be hosted by Lodge Igerna ateny, 84.We are all looking forward to these great events.

Jennifer May (15) (12-16-75) Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Juniors held their monthly meeting on December 7th. The meeting was called to order by Glenn Kahanek, Stanley Blaha led us in the pledge and

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20 the prayer was said by Diane Dluhos. We had seven visitors at our December meeting. New members were Chris and Kurt Yackel.

We discussed our Christmas party which was held on December 19th.

After the meeting we had a dinner of turkey, dressing, ham, and all the fixings.

Fraternally, Jerome Dorotik (12) (12-18-75) SPJST --

LODGE NO. 66, SVACO Dear Readers, Lodge No. 66 had their annual Christmas party on December 14th.

There was a meeting, supper, and a program about Christmas by the youth. Then everyone enjoyed telling Santa what to bring for Christmas.

The youth went caroling Friday, December 19th. They met at Linden Hall and went singing at a rest home.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (13) ( 2-17-75) Teen Reporter .-SPJ ST-

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, The Junior and Teen Youth Clubs of Lodge No. 84, Dallas held their annual Christmas party on SUnday, December 14th. We had dinner with delicious desserts. Our youth clubs presented a Christmas program for our friends, parents, and grandparents. The best part of the evening was the arrival of Santa. He gave us each a bag filled with fruit and candy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Fraternally, Kim Rejcek (12-19-75)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 67, Brothers of Liberty, Schulenburg, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. LOUIS (AGNES) DYBALA, Sister Dybala, former resident of the Schulenburg community, succumbed November 19th at the Golden Age Manor, Houston, where she had resided for the past year.

She has been ill only briefly and prior to her staying at the Golden Age Manor had made her home in Houston with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Koehl.

Funeral services were held from Schwenke - Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Friday, November 21, at 9:30 a.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:45 a.m. Rev. Roger Robbins officiated at the funeral mass and burial was in the church cemetery.

Casketbearers were Joe Anhaiser, Brian Koehl, Frank and Arnold Krecrner, Jim Korenek and Emil Herzik.

Mrs. Dybala, nee Agnes Faltysek, was born January 18, 1893, at Praha, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignac Faltysek. On November 16, 1915, she was united in Marriage to Louis Dybala and following their marriage they settled in Schulenburg. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Altar Society and SPJST Lodge 67. At her passing, she had attained the age of 82 years and 10 months.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Lilly) Koehl, of Houston; two sisters, Mrs, Jake (Theresa) Reus, San Antonio; Mrs. Emil (An-

Wednesday, December 24, 1975 nie) Bartek, Shiner; two brothers, Frank Faltysek of Gonad째, and Adolph Faltysek, of Moulton; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard Smith, West Monroe, La., and Brian Koehl of Houston; also four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband on April 18th, 1970; a daughter, Olga, at age 3; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Krecmer and Mrs. Victoria Krhovjak; and a brother, Ignac Faltysek.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Mary 011e Ervin Holub, Sr. Emil Pesek -5 PJ ST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 167, Penelope, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed brother, EMIL SIJANSKY, age 71, who passed away on November 29, 1975 in a Hillsboro hospital.

Funeral services were held at 4 p m. December 1st in the Kotch Funeral Chapel in West, with SL President Nick Morris officiating. Burial was in Penelope National Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Sijansky of Penelope; two sons, Clyde Sijansky of Penelope and Raymond Sijansky of Dallas; two brothers, Frank C. Sijansky', of Corpus Christi, and Joe Stija,nsky of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Kahanek of Penelope and Mrs. Ludinila Regmund of Corpus Christi; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Frances Prikryl Charlie Bartosh SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the members of Lodge Nove Kvety No. 35, Elk, wish to extend our sincere sympathy and condolence to the bereaved family of our departed brother, ARNOLD STUCHLY, who died Sunday morning, December 7th, in a San Antonio hospital

Wedriesdaydlecember 24, 1975 at the age of 83.

Brother Stuchly was born on February 25, 1892 in the Dubina Community, near Schulenbu.rg. He moved to the Axtell-Elk community at an early age. On December 11th, 1917, he married Angeline Morris (deceased). Farming was his occupation in the Axtell, Elk, and Hubbard communities for many years until his retirement in 1956. Then he moved to San An-

VESTNIK Resolution Committee: Rudolph P. Zalman Albert Banik Rosemarie Banik SPJST

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Navy Tabor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed lodge sister, ALBINA EMMA COUFAL,

He째.became a member of Lodge 35 t(mie on June 9th, 1912 and served as secretary, financial secretary, plus some committees, for several years.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elk. Funeral services were held at the St. Louis Catholic Church at 1 Pani. on Tuesday, December 9th. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Survivors are his daughter, Ann Johnson of San Antonio; son, Elvin A. Stuchly of Killeen; one brother, Rudolph Stuchly of Weimar; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

To Brother Arnold, you who served us well back in the days when the SPJST and Lodge 35 were in their infancy, and who was always interested in the functions and pleased with what our generation has done, we bid you farewell with regrets. May you rest in eternal peace, now that your mission on earth has been completed.

who passed away on October 27, 1975, at the age of :1 years.

Sister Coufal was born January 12, 1895 in Caldwell the daughter of Charles and Emilie Matejka. She was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church, the Christian Sisters of that church and of this lodge.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Walter E. genial of College Station, Willie Ceufal of Comanche and Leroy Coufal of Seguin; four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Lillie) Jones of Bryan, Mrs. Ernie (Dorothy) Morgan of Big Spring, Mrs. Billy (Josephine) Mann of Rails and Mrs. H. J. (Gladys) Marsh of Bryan; one brother, Willie Matejka, of Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Julie Ginzel of Caldwell; 18 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Cooks Point Brethren Church on October 29, 1975 with the Rev.

21 Norman Heisler and Rev. John Gantt officiating. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Bowers-HarveySchiller Funeral Directors.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Melvin Skrabanek Andrew Vavra Willie Trcalek EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

"Praising what is lost Makes the remembrance dear."

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of SPJST Lodge No 88, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, FRANCES DVORAK OHALUPNIK,

who passed away Tuesday, November 25, 1975 at the age of 85.

Sister Chalmmik is survived by daughters, Mrs. Lester Schiemenz, Mobile, Alabama, and Mrs. Roy Smith, Corpus Christi; sons, A. N. Chalupnik, Shreveport, Louisiana, and James D. Chalupnik, Seattle, Washington; a sister, Mrs. John Dvorak; a brother, Wm. Polak, East Bernard; and 11 grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Marlene Caraway Mary Mich Dorothy Hensley

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Z redakee Za mantielku, hochy, sebe a personal v tiskarne zde ye West vgem etoucim igen veselou vanceni dobu a zdravi, grastejr a velmi prospeg -ny Novy rok 1976!

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELO TAX VgELICOS Pige Anetika Houdkova Psni Kristina Zemankova 2 Blessing, Texas, ktcra, nedavno netVast ne upadla a zlomila si kost u kydle, jig je z nemocnice prye a nyni nachazi zde v Dallas, kde jeji tit dcery ji opatruji, aby. se brzy uzdravila. Pani Zemankova, se pry velmi pane uzdravuje a My ji j/s ge nejlepgi. Nage dlen--tepfjem v ka Liddie Pavelkova je jeji dcera a ona eelk mesic pobyla s maminkou ✓ nernocnici, kdyi tato ji potfebovala. Je to jiste hezke, kdyti d.eti maji svou maniinku rady a o ni se pane staraji.

Ati z Hawaii jsern obdrtiela peknk listek od pkitelkyne pani Beeva&rive a jeji deery sleen5, Sarky, kde Se prjr mttji velmi dobte a podasi jim pfeje. Pani Bedvakova zde nedavno byla navgtevou u sve provdane deery pani Vlasty Barber v Garland, Tx. a teti me navgtivila z dcerami. sl. P...arkou a Zorou, ktere jsnu dycjeata a bydli s ovdovelou maminkou v Portland, Oregon. Pfe ji pani Bedvafove a jeji deefi ten pektV vjrlet a grastnjr nivrat zase don)(1.

Pani Vojtegka Janidkova, mamin ka nagi tilenky Berty Podharske, me minuljr tydcu pfinesla ukazat kolik stuh obdriela za sve zavateniny na statni vy'stave. Ziskala 7 prvnieh cen, etyfi druid ceny, jednu tfeti cenu a etyfi eestne zininky.

Teti mime toho obdriela $27 na hotovesti. Jsem, vidy rada„ ltdyi ne kdo z krajanA dosahne vyznamenani a pfeji katidemu ninnho espechil do budottcnosti.

Ve etvrtek minuleho ttlne zdejg i Merchant's State Bank uspofadala pro rave, zakazlillty trochu baveni. Bylo pfitomno as! 140 lidi ktefi se pfi gli podivat na pfehlidku nag ich narodnch kroj0 (Style Show) a zakoupit si nektere darky zhotovene elenkami Sratrskeho kos tela zde. Take Ceske peeivo prji nad odbyt velmi rychle, Program

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V2STNIK byl uspotadan na gimi dlenkami, Ann Zvolankovou a Millie Bartkoyou a jak jsem slygela., dostalo se jim velke pochvaly. Sestra Zvolankova vgsvetlovala fvgem (pfitomny.m, zvlattnosti kaideho kroje !eel kern bylo asi nest modeleki a kaidd mu se velice libily. MladY. John Hu/Adak pry pekne hral na harmoniku behem programu a deti od du 84 tei zatandily znamjr Maypole tanec, kterjr se velmi llbii. Ja myslin tie je zapotkebi, abyehom temi to ukazkami trochu vzdelavali jino naredovee neb malokdo nee() vedel o nas a nag! kultute — my Ameridane eeskeho patrodu jsme byli vtidy odstreeni a zanedbani. Jsent rada, tie tento program se vydatil a tie se V Michiganu, swim set dente indianskeho kmene Ojibwa v Indiansire made Ktweenaw, pied ttemi le ty obdrieli tfinact kusft buffalo buvolt, ktere jim daroval WW1 ze Stanwood, Mich., aby si vypestovali stado tohnto dobytka. Dle .michiganskeho direktora ze statni university pana James Krenka (jis to krajan dle jrnena) kterj) jest asistentem tohoto kmene, maji pry manna prodavat maso z buvolti na "buffalo burgers" osadnikum a turistfun. Must pry vyeistit 40 okra sveho pozemku, aby melt dost pastvin pro dobytek a mohli nasadit pro nej hodne jetele. Ad o to nage,dali, mohla by jim nage vlada trochtt pomoci, aby se sami vytiivili a byli sa.mostatnjrmi o cot oni maji nejvetgi zajem.

Jegte ku konci bych chtela node kovat Hlavni fdadnvne SPJST za to, tie nam laskave povoluje mist° ve Vestniku na nage zpreary Kroutiku. Take srdeenjr dik panu redaktorovi gefdikovi za nvefejnovani do pisil a zprav ktere zasiliun zde z Dal las neb na g Kroutek si toho velmi vatii. Mallet ∎ehei podelrovat viem nag im pfiznivcilm za podpoteni snah na geho Kroutiku bez jejich pcdpery a pomoci by nag spolek tak neprospival. Take celemu personalu v redakci Vestniku a v Hos podari dik za laskavost. Kaidemu vgude pfeji vesele Vanoce a gt'astnfr Navy rok a hodne zdravi do dalg ieh let. Mejte se ka'idy dobfe a na shledanou v' race 1978.

— SPJST g iCt KROUtEK 2EN V ENNIS Nage prosincova schilze, ittera by la spojena a vanoeni wselici se nam pane vydafila. Pfltomno by-

23 to tficet dlenek a etyin hoste: pan a pan! Jaroslav Skotak, paai Willie Nesuda a pan! Ella Nachtigal; dale panove Polagek, Fr. Hejny, Jagka, Joe a Vilem Houdek. Navatevy nas velmi Wily a pkijd•te zase. V jidelne na stolku stal peknl, s rem°= barevnjrmi svetly okra gelny stroinek, kterjr piinesla sestra Annie Mullins a pod nim spousta darkft k rozctavani die vytatienjrch eisel. Sto ly byly prostfery bile a uprostfed polotiene dervene bobulky a mezi nimi zeleft. Slavnostni nala,da pkevladala. Nu, vtidyt : jsou Vanoce.

Pied obedem nas lestra Novekoye, pcdastovala, vinem pro dobre chutnani. Po dobram obede sestra pfedsedkyne zahajila schuzi. Sestra tajemnice pkeeetla dopisy od sester a pfatel. Sestra Ann Zvolankay a pfeje vesele Vanoce a lituje, tie nemohia Wit v ten den mezi nami. Sestra Botiena K. Tape, dekuje za ponlravne karty, ktere ji potegily v nemoci. Pan a pani Skotakovi pieji *kite protiiti svatkil vartoe nich a gt'astnjr Nov rok.

Penelitkm darkem do na gi peklad ny 004 pan! Nesudova, natal Ella Nachtigal, pan a pani Skotak, can a pant Jerry Stranskjr, pant Alice Andrews a panove Joe a Vilent Houdek. Vgem Comte gtecirjrrn daretim srdeene dekujeme za jejich pkatelstvi a pkizeii. Byl odhlasovan dar. Sokolu $50.00 neb jsme jim vdeeny za to, tie mfdeme konat nage schilze v Sokolovne. Kroutiek etthlasoval a zaslal pene'Zitjr dar rodine p. a pi. Victor Trojacek (doe ra a set' sestry Maru gakove)„ Pan Trojadek je \line nemocen, maji detnou rodinu deviti deti. Dale Pole zaslaly dar pant Bertha (Kubin) Cireen, ktera je nekolik rokft upautana na loge. sestry, ktere se nalezaji v "nursing home". Annie Nov', Mary Nov' a Mary Novak obdrtiely od Kroutiku darek na kaz, tie neza,pominfame. Narozeniny ✓ prosinci mail sestry L. Nesuda, B Houdek ,Marug alc, Hanak, Janieek a V. Not Ns,. Pak jsme rozdavaly darky ureend k ar znerte mezi dlenkami a opravdu byla vesell naiads.. Deku Kroutiku ziskala sestra Doris Foit. Byl to pek0 'wino& ni dank a pi ejeme ji, aby deky dila hodne dlouho ve zdravi. Mile sestry, nage pfigti schaze bude ko'dna 8.,,ledna 1976. Sate bydli chte la podekovat panu R. teveikovi za poskytnuti mista y e Vestniku pro nage zpravy Kroufku.

24 Ku konel preji katclemu vesele V6,noce a mnoho zdravi v Nevem roce.

S pozdravem Rate ' na Zazvorkova (Red. — Jen pitte dal) °---SPJST V g em élenrim a etenaerim Vestniku uptimne pieje vese16 Vanoce a •astnY, zdatilY a zdravy NovY rok 1976, Vage dlouholeta, spolusestra Botena Valeikova, (2.)

KANTORI Stanislav Toms mladti Co Loch, to muzikant!

Slygel jsem to slavnou vetu vyslevovat s povzdechem: bYvali Oeehove, bYvali reAIDve. Slygel jsem ji vyslovovat rozhoteene a s dodatkern: ja jsem taky muzikant, ale nikdo to neuzna, protote hraju na houslieky, na baskytaru, elekl,rofonickou ja osobne jsem se psi vysloveni teto vety muse' vicly zasmat° v ptedstave, jak bych se — narodlt se o trochu dfive tetko, pretetko staval t echem. Se svou to lostnou nemuzikalnosti, s neschopnosti rozligit poltony a ve tpatne dny i cele tOny, Co tech, to vettinou skuteerre mu zikant!

TalcovY tlechtic sedmnacteho eA osmnacteho stoleti mel kapelu, kte ra ho obyeejne velice levne.

Zo.hradnika s jehq pomocnikem, vratneho, dvernika. dva komorniky, latilio a sedm sluhir. Vg ichni byli perfetknimi muzikanty. Po sve den ni praci prOste navlekli slavnostni uniforrny a hraill pat ovi k ,srntimu. Tak dobte, to ohromili i Mozarta. A east° melt mnozi z techto muzlIcant0 skladatelske nadani el zvladli svffi nistroj tak znamenite, to se stall uznavanYml a pied plieenS7mi virtuosy. Pokud se jim podurllo svemu glechtickianu nov‘ utAatr.-..

Co tech, to tak nejakeho zanice neho kantora-muzlkanta!

Jmena tech nejvettich se pomalu opet ueime s laskou vyslovovat. Jakub Jan Ryba, skladatel slavne vitnoeni mg e "Hej mystte, vstrifi bystre", eeskY nebor mnoha pisni a nadhernych pistorel, Katbl iej Koplin z Citolih tt Loun, kde na zamku hra,Nci rodiny Pachtfi lyrostlo neuvefitelne mnoho talen-

Vitt:ITN! lE tit, Jill I ,,gnac Linka, Tomat Nor bert Koutnik, Jan Josef Dusik, rot d'alovicky Daniel MileinskY, Ferdinand DoubrayskY z Lomnice nad Popelkou, Antonin Borovy ze Zlate Koruny, Jan Antot, Kry gpin Josef Tatke ei Taschke, Frantikk Kadleeek, Jan Kutnik. ueici v NapajedItch a pak v KojetIne, Martin Brou ilk z Ceske Ttebove, ktereho v eervend 1798 "obeane s hudbOu a stiel bou du mesta vitali" byl by to dlouhY seznam. Vtichni milovali hudbu a protote byli ueiteli telem dull, nemohli se o svou lasku nepndelit se s yYmi taky. Dovedli je uchvatit — i naudit. Je gte pied sot va pu1 stoletim dokazali i nejchud gi detti muzikanti, bloudici sveta krajem za praci, vytahrinut v pithodne chvili na ptihodnem miste houslieky, buben a nejake to foukat ko a spustit, K zlomu do glo dost nable. generace totit znICieho Tile zaea la zbotriovat nejen jiny druh muziky, ale i jine instrumenty net jejich otcove a dedove. Net jejich kantoti. Nahle nemela zajem o hru na s'iiipky a kantor zase neumel trsat r a kytaru. iltozehoci byl dost pruclky.

Prestote je nate mladet i velice hudebni a dovede nejen zapinit tancovaeky a koncrtn5 saly, ale i zakladat ptinejmentinr tolik kapel jako jeji ptedehttici, heslo "Co tech, to muzikant" tit nam nejak neptichazi na jazyk. Snad: to je to hudba tak trccnu "mezinarodni" nema dost domacato no.ciccnu.

Kantor vtak zristane vkly kantorem aje-li dobrY must se o svou lasku delit se svymi taky.

Tou laskou je dnes easto misto hudby sport!

Je todivne 7 Sotva. Sport, neco nad dim se na zaeatku stoleti jette kroutilo hlavou a mlacii zanicenci se peed svYmi profesory skrY vali pod faletnYmi pinovousy a pse udonymy, to vyhral na cele eare.

U vtech. V lasce k nemu jsme vgich ni iajedno a k:antoll (ti nejkantoro vatejti) opet na gli styeny bod se syYmi taky.

Znam fiknlv v mistech, k rle nevi atleticke Mitt& ani nedeje, .e jednou bude — presto je tam uditel, kterY tak miluje skok do v'S'tkY, vrh kouli a beh at do vyeerp g ni natolik, to zblaznil i sire taky Vydistal!, do zem6 d'olfk, uhlndili p!ftcek za §kolou a katcly den no nem

Ve sttedu 24. proPince 1975 vapnem klikate yyznaeuji 41ri, hu, aby mohlii !Dealt alespori Cedesatke tin, eas.Po poslednim tkolnikove tvoneni neupaluji domfr, ale pies pcle a lesy, ab ydo setmeni stihli nasttadat pottebne kilometry.

A o sobotach a nedelich po.t,uji po okoinich mesteekach a mestech — a vyhravaji. Zavilciky a zavody.

Znam kantory v malYch I velkYch mistech, kteti propadli odbijene, koparie, stolnimu tenisu, • eyklistice ci plavani natolik, ze se na ne man telky mradi a kiuci a hoiky, lejich tact, je zbotriuji a jsou ochotni pro madet bezpoeet tridek a rortrhat bezpw'et cvidek, jEn aby se jim jednou podobali.

A sehnuti nad syYmi iiditky, tlaOld se pod deravYm kotem, okolo zeleneho duboveho stolu 01 spinavi od pisku v dalkatskem doskodi§ ti jsou vgichni tact 1 kantoll stejnt. mladi.

Jako byli kdysi taci a kantoti, sehnuti nad syYmi stojanky nad no tovYm rozpisem "Rortomileho slaZaslal brats J. V. Pokorny —BRAT°.

PROMENY HANACKE t ERVENSY Cervenka u Litovie jako samostat na obec existuje rieco mil° pies 120 let, i kdyt listinne pamatky hovotl o ni jako o slovanske osade ut ✓ polovine 13. stoleti. Tehdy se 0vtem jmenovala 6ermna nebo OermnYs v roce 1287 se poprve vyskytuje take nemeckY nazev Schwarzbach. NaZev tervinka se objevuje at ✓ roce 1840. Dne gni pojmenovini Cervenka bylo piljato v roce 1887.

Litovli a sdilela 1 osudy to • hoto kralovskeho mesta 2 g do zru teal patrimonialnich firachl v roce 1848.

V roce 1616 udelila Litovel erventee pray° odrimrti, Ant se dovo loyal° osadnikilm einit saveti. Zna menalo to vlastn g i vet§i samostat nost oboe. Obyvatele byli %Teak povinni platit mestu dediene poplatky z pozemka, vYkupne za praci a odvadet nektere naturalie jako • kameni a praci. I kdyt za tficeti lett valky byla obec zpustotena, ut koncem 70. let 17. stoleti mela opet 37 eisel.

I o teto velke hanacke °bet kte

ra byla a zAstala zernedelskou dodnes, zaznamenave, historie zajinejproslulejAim pamave 'Cidaje. th duchovniho Jana Rozenpluti ze Avarcbachu. V roce 1954 bylo vzpomenute 400 let od jeho

Ve sttedu 24. prosince 1975 harozenil. Jako vlasteneckY knez byl velkYin propagatorem slovanskeho jazyka pii bohoslutebnem zpevu a sepsal a v roce 1601 vydal v Olomouci deskY kancional. Prvni zminka o Akole v oervence je site z roku 1787, ale je gle existovala ut ptedtim. Jegte v roce 1881 se udilo v male chaloupce, ktera pro 60 deli naprosto nedostadovala. Nova kola byla slavnostne otevtena v roce 1888.

Adkoliv olomoucko-pratska draha, postavena v race 1845, mela tervence zastavku, at do roku 1866 neslo nadragi pojmenovang "Litovel". Teprve toho roku, kdy byla postavena lokalni draha z der venky do Litovle, bylo jrnenem oboe ptejmenovano i nadrati. Vedle stanice si postavil v roce 1847 vel rnistr tacit' NemeckYch rytait arci vevoda rakouskY Maxmilian d'Este zamedek, kterY v roce 1859 daroval tadu redemptoristil, kteti si tehot roku ptistaveli kapli a o rok pozdeji zdali stavet kostel. Do to doby byla v Oervence jen kaple sv. Pa-. vliny, v nit byly slodeny lute you ze Wait do roka. Kaple pochazi z roku 1798. Kostel sv. Alfonse byl vysvecen v roce 1862. Zvlaetnosti stavby je, to cihly byly spojovany koliky. V roce 1896 bylo v kldtete zaloteno soukrome deske gymnasium.

Rozvoj oboe je spjat i s rozmachem prOmyslu. Praire pied sto lety byl zaloten v Litovli cukrovar, y roce 1872 zaeala pracovat v eervenee parni pila. Pracovni) pfilerAtost nabizely i doly na hrnefiskou hlinu. V roce 1900 byla oteviena mlekarna, v roce 1924 byla roz gitena hlavni trat` na Prahu a dru hou kolej. Vitbec leta 1926-28 byla hlavnimi roky konjunktury. V race 1922 si sestrojil dervenskY °bean Frantieek Dvotak jedno z prvnich radii v deskoslovensku. V roce 1927 byl zaveden do obce prvni telefon a to do mlekarny. V to dobu mela ervenka jit 145 dom0 a bezmala tisic obyvatel. 0 obci se tradovalo, to jsou tam nejbohaai nevesty v okrese.

PrudIcl dopad celosvetove krize se projevil v tervence nejvic v roce 1933, kdy zaeala velka nezamestnanost Obec vyplatila na pod porach 4780 korun. Jeete v race 1935 bylo v tervence as! 37 nezamestnanYch. NeradostnY byl samoztejme rok 1938. 10. tijna obsadilo Oervenku nemecke vojsko. Ryze

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deska hanacka obec, kde znalo ne V Oervence nezapominaji ani ne. mecky mluvit jen nekolik mak) jed starsI Wane,. Je tam dnes na tti notlivet, se ocitla najednou ve Vel sta dtchodoil, jimt se vyplaci rodne konemecke fi gi. Marne vyhravala pul druheho milionu korun dticho nemecka hudba na naysi Ceske po- du. Z fondu dopliikove pede mist chody Okna ziistala zavtena a ni- niho narodniho vYboru bylo za pokdo hudbu neposlouchal. 7. Itsto- slednich S'est let vyplaceno na 60 padu pfevzal kolu nemeckY spray tisic korun. 801ete a star§i obdany ce a Ceske deti se mely najednou navitevuji zastupci oboe a odevzda udit nerneckYin jazykem. Pak na- vaji jim male daredky. 0 °samedegel 24. listopad. Na intervence le nemocne obeany peenji zase tti Adolfa Kubise, P. Jana Kudery, pedovatelky. Fri zakoupeni obedu V Frantlika Ludvika aj. vYznainnYch clruasteviii jidelne bude narodxki einitehi byla obec navracena znovu bor nyni diichodc0m hradit 3,50 6esko-Slovensku. Nemci odtahli, a- koruny. le 6ervenka svobodna dlouho ne0 pohostinnosti a dobrosrde.inos byla. Mel 15. btezen 1939 a Kern- ti dervenskYch Hanaku svedei i to, el tarn pkijeli znovu jako ostatne ze po I. svetove valce pozvali do sve do celeho zbytku bYvale republiky. oboe deti videnskYch Byly Obyvatele se v'Sak nepoddali. Byli umisteny v patnacti rodinach. Mot vezneni, umudeni i padli v party- • si z nich jegte nekdo vzpome zanskern odboji. Driltelem peti nej ne na kratkY pobyt na Haile a vy'SAich anglickYch vyznamenani se hlavne na hanacke kolade a knedza ndast v leteckSech bojich proti liky, veptove a zeli... nacistickemu Nernecku stal Oldtich M. Vlk Kylar, kterSt odeSel do zahraniei sea Z Casopisu -SPJ9T-pares Polsko, DOMACNOST A POHYB ervenka byla osvobozena RuTy tam jsou doby, kdy se na pra dou armadou jako jedna z posled nich obci na Morave -- at 9. kvet- ci v domacnosti pohlitelo jako na lehkeho a organismus hospona 1945 rano. Ani pancetold vlak a • dyne nezatetujiciho.

V dnetni dobe nejmlad§i4 Hitlerav martal Schen.ner, ktery obranu !ervenky tidil, ma velka vetAina 'Zen praci v donedokazal zadriet sovetske vojaky. macnosti jako druhou smenu, kteObec dostala 156 primYch zasah0, ra rozhodne neni odpoeinkem. PoavAak brzy se z valednYch kod vzpa bihani kolem plotny, itklid a lige kolent domacnosti vytaduje znadne matovala.

Ut v lednu 1948 vzniklc v Oer- ho telesneho vYkonu, kterY se pak vence strojni drutstvo, ktere bylo projevuje unavenosti se ligemi zakladem pozdefkho jednotneho ze ledky.

Vime, ee v soudasne spoleCnosti medelskeho drugstva, jet se ustavilo a rok pozdeji na jate jako jednc' je nutria vysoka pohybova aktivita z prvnich na Bane. Jeho darti roz ktera civilizovanemu y ew chybi. To voj Idra,zne poznamenal tvat once. mu zdanlive protitedi viechno, co Hodne se v teto velke hanacke plati o praci hospodyne, ktera muobci zmenilo za posledni leta. V ses si v domacnosti skutedne podavat ti ulicich byly zbudovany bezpra g .takovY telesnY vYkon, jehot celkove -nevozkyachdni,svepomci mnoistvi se east° vyrovni naroene Waru byla postavena matetska fyzicke pilot A presto to nijak kola a zalotena nova vetejna ze- vyjimeene neni dostatednY a pHlen, zahony i pardik s metenSr pohyb.

Mnoho na.lich ten trapi poruchy lavidkami. Obdane si postal/11i 15 rodinnYch domicil a 22 byt0 ziskall krevniho obehu, obezita, bolesti v upravou starch sYpek a jinYch ne kit a v dolnich kondetinich. Ob-. poutivanYch hospoclatskYth objek jasnime si, prod se tyto ptiznaky tfi. Veder a v noel osvetluje obec vyskytuji a pokusime se najit renkolik desitek nejmodernejAich vY cept na jejich omezeni nebo snitebojkovSrch a zativkovYch svitilen. ni jejich intesity. Vella dist pace Zemecleiske drutstvo vybudovalo ji ✓ domacnosti se kona v pomerne delnu, kam dnes chodi i ostatni strnule poloze tela — ve stoje nebo obeane, nebot` se tam vyvatuje den ✓ mirnem ptedklonu a v sede s ne at 650 obedil. Byly upraveny rov nevhodnou polohou palate. Dlouho net koly v tervence i ye Ttech dobe stani nad stolem vygaduje trDvorech Ted' si buduji obeane za- valeho statickeho napeti zadoveho svalstva, ktere udrtuje polohu. To se velke nakupni sttedisko.

26 to napeti spolu s vahou tea a pied klonem pak vyvolivi jednak zvetgenk tlak na meziobratlove prostory jimi vystupuji nervovit vlakna a rovnet zpitsobuje pocit kkede ve svalstvu. Snizeni meziobratlovebo prostoru vytvoti tlak na nervovk vkstup, ten pak zareaguje na tlak bolestivou reakci, jet ptenese na dove svalstvo a to se v obrannem reflexu stahne. Tim se vytvoki blud fly kruh a v zadech se udrituje stela bolest, Mladk organismus tyto obtite vet mnou pfekone, mirnkm pohybem a vie je pak v pokadku pkiznakem je nahla a pruclIt'a bolest. Jente to maze pkivoclit tzv. ustkel a podstatne omezeni hybnosti. Prot° -je u techto obtiM at' ug akutnich nett() dlouhodobkch, nejlepgi pomoci dtsleclni prevence. Nelze vykonivat praci ve strnule poloze. Minimalnimi, ale pro pkedchazeni tak zvankmi vyrovnivacimi cviky jsou mime pohyby v palatal oblasti: pohupovani a vtcly po Yoekolika minutach pfedklon.

Zavedete-li tyto vyrovnavaci cvi ky do sve•price, samy poznite, jak vim pomohou. Po del gi dobe je vhodne svalstvo (mine uvolnit chvil kovkm zavegenhu se za ruce. Tirn se odstrani vaha tela z beder pa tee a navic se posili pa ge a svalstvo hrudniku. Stadi k tomu rim dveh, slain a pod. V pkipade, tento cvik nedoke gete zvladnout, palt vkborne poslou gi jako vyrovnavaci cvik protatent a uvolneni pitete na zemi. Polotite se nejprve na zida a chvili legite naznak. Pak stfidave zvednete dolnt konectirty do vkaky. A postupujete k to cviktim. Bez pomoci rukou a za stileho lehu na zidech zvednete °be dolni kondetiny a pigete jimi ye vzduchu pismena. Nakonee se poloNte znovu upine naznak a zveclate soudasne nohy i ruce, aby se ve vzduchu nad pasem dotkly.

Nitsleduje °brazen' na bticho a cvi den./ ukondite soudasnkm zvedin1m hornich I dolnich konCetin — ude lite jakousi kolebku. Takove, cviCeni, tfebas trvaji jen jednu minutu, vyroimaji zitet a pomohou odstranit obtige.

Podobne in-Mete, ba musite pedovat i o krevni °bet, hlavne v dolnich kondetinich. Pfi dlouhem ste. ni i pki sezeni se vytvikeji otoky, kkeee, bolesti i rozaikent cev, Ittedoye illy. Zmenou polohy a pohybem kxeCovy stan uvolnite a ulehdite

VESTNfK tim krevni obeh. Pro3clete se Itolem stolu a udelejte nekolik ptedklonit a zaklonti. Po nivratu z pri ce nebo az veer si pkipravte dve nadoby. Do jedne dejte horkou vodu a do druhe studenou a stkidaye se v nich oplachujte. Zlep gi se tak prokrveni o odstrani pocit navy.

Vg echna tato evident kadime mezi vyrovnavaci. Maji za tkol odstra nit ditsledky jednostranneho zatigeni. Avgak nesmime zapomenout na celkovou pohybovou aktivitU Alespon pillhodinovi prochizka na zdravem vzduchu je zakonitou potfebou katdeho dlovka. Sebevetal fyzicka price v domacnosti ji nikdy nemilte nahradit. Zatacihne do sveho tydenniho rozvrhu i pravidel nou nivgtevu plovirny nebo plavec keho stadionu. A hlavne nezapomeilme, ze katcla dinnost potkebuje pkimetenk pkijem potravy. Vagina z nes si to neuvedomuje. A to, te je dlovek unavenk, je gte neznamena, ae celkovk objem vykonane fyzicke price ptesahuje objem pkijmu kalorii v potrave. Jit ye staroveku lido poznali, ze pfi anave je nejlepgim lekem prochazka nebo ji nk pohyb na cerstvem vzduchu v klidnem, nejlepe lesnatem prostkedi. la/Dr Mlrosla, Kueefa Z easoplsu Vlasta

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j e 0111KO! M1LO$1IAY hANDRLIK VyEttat nem gallant je nesmirtie riskantni, nebo( jejich protiUtak btva Caste zdrcujici. Vfibec pfitom nevi podstatne, pravdu ei ne.

Minylf etvrtek jsem Wen, sire lone, °statue voice mime, Se zapomnela dat do bramborove polevky brambory. Velice se II to dotklo a °kaoline ml vyeetla, ie se se mnou dosed nedostala do Pafite Vykulil jsem pfekvjapene OBI.

Ve stfedu 24. proslnce 1975

»Do Paffie?« vydechl jsem vela* nim aiasu.

Nejen do Paftie,« odtu gila, Dale s tebou se nepodivam vfibec nikam. Heda Babrasova byla s mankelem v Rime.« »Protoie je tam nekdo pozval,« zavreel jsem, »nejakt znamt.ct »A proe tebe nekdo nepozve?« zvedla °beet To se g takova nula, ie o tebe nikdo nestojf?« »Nikdv jsi nefekla, ie bp; chit-, la do ilima,ff" jsem, Dv 2ivote jsem to od tebe neslygelk »Jit tam taky nechcioc pravila popuzene, »co bych tam, prosim te, delete? V tech gatech, ktere ty mi koupig , bych si tam pflpadata Jake chudobkat Ty me ne; chag chodit nahou a vfibec ti to nevadi!« vAt dosed sis nestelovala,“ fekl jsem, »ale maerne vzIt z vkladni kntiky penize a koupit gaty.“ »Ty ses zblaznlit vykfikla. »Takhle bysme si na auto neueetfili Venhodovi ho majl u2 dva roky. Neal ti hanba?a »Venhoda ma vvggi plate vysvetlil Isom 11, Intebof je raja, dfileilty Mattel.« »A prot ty nejsi einitel?« zaskodila me. »Pro6 taky nekoukag troche se vy gvihnout. kdy2 ids vzal mladou a krasnou ienu? 1st takove budiiknidemo nebo ti na moo vfibec nezaleiflu 'V tato Uzi dialogu se bolestne rozplakala a muset jsem jt etvrt hodiny konejgit. Jen tak . tak, Se neodeg la Vlinamince. J kdyS Isom ji to nakonec rozmInvil, trvala na svem, Se ni ji nemam rad. »Jestli se se mnou chceg dat voivesto pravila, »tak mi to klidne fekni. la to unesu. Pftsaham ti, Se ti nebudu Mat scanyte »US je delag ,“ fekl Isom norvozne.

TNXIC

Ve sttedu 24. prosince 19.75 »Protole nevim, na tiem vykkikla, »a nejhar g t ze vSeho je nejistota! Kdybys v sobe naS'el to odvahu a ke vSemu se pliznal, bylo by to lepSi!« »Nevim, k 'emu bych se mel ptiznat,« namitl jsem, »man absolutne eiste svedomi.0 »Ty maS" v2dycky eiste svedomik zachechtala se divadelne. »Kdypak vy, mu2i, nemate g iste svedomi! Kde se ye vas bore to ottesna jistota, Ze pro genii delete v ge, co je we va'Sich silach?tx Iledstaveni se znovu chYlito k tragickemu rozuzleni. VedeT

jsem, ne budu-li oponovat, doelcam se jejich mdlob a zdlouhaveho §eni. Bylo nutne hodit vfhybku. »Nerlkam, le pro Labe delum v§ecko,« pravil jsem, »diikazem toho koneene je, ne jsl se mnou jate nebyla v Pat'121.« »No vidi§!« pipla se zadostluelnenim. >Ant v Motel« pokraCoval jsem.

Spokojene kyvla hlavou. »HIM §etkim na tvych §atech,« kal jsem se. »Opojen tvou krasou nevnimam, co v§echno bys pudebovala.« Vrele souhlasila.

»Take bych mel b9t podnikavej§1,« pravil jsem, »abych mel plat a mohli jsme si no nejdrIve koupit auto!« Radostne zatleskala. »A taky ti mustn't vie davat najevo svou lasku,« skon011 jsem vyberpane. Ona ke muC utistotusela a polibila me. Delgi dobu jsme se objimali.

'NIL« za§eptala ne2ne, »ja vlastne taky nejsem apine dokonalar Zapomnela jsem dat do brambo• rove polevky brambory10 (Pro Vestnik poslal br. Karel Sicner)

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c,otapiSTALIS We are especially proud during this Bi-Centennial time to live in an area which so richly ornaments the cultural herit.ige of Texas.

State Senator Bill Patman and Carrin and daughter Carrin.

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Wednesday, December 4, 1975

NEW YEAR'S EVE

DANCE

Lodge Pokrok 88, Houston Houston, Texas WEST 15th and BEALL STREETS

Reservations: 869.5767

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Saturday, December 27th The Hi-Toppers

2625 Floyd St. Dallas, Texas

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st

MUSIC BY

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE

Ennis Country Polka Boys

Music bt THE KNIGHTS OF DIXIE Dancing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. — $7.50 per person with free hats and novelties.

SATURDAY, JAN. 3 — LEE ROY MATOCHA SATURDAY, JAN. 10 — KNIGHTS OF DIXIE FRIDAY, JAN. 16 — COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE GAYLEN ACKLEY & THE GOOD TIMES SATURDAY, JAN. 17 — THE HI-TOPPERS

Wednesday, December 31st

Dance: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Doors oPen at

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section.

* * Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood

Thursday, Dec. 25 -- Soukup family annual Christmas party Friday, Dec. 26 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m., public is invited Wed., Dee. 31 — New Year's Eve dance: Billy Uptmor and The Makers, 8 p.m. til ? Limited seating, $5 per person. For reservations call 822-1547, 826-5882 822-1377, 822107, or 826-5663 Friday, Jan. 2 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, Jan. 3 -- Public dance; Billy Uptmor, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.; installation of officers for 1976 --SPJST-

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Thursday, Dec. 25 — Dance: The Country NV-Notes Wed., Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Dance: Good Vibrations --SPJSTLodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, Dec. 27 -- River City Rounders (western) Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Bobby Brown Orch., 8 to 12 p.m.

Saturday, Jan'. 10 — Bobby Brown (orchestra) Friday, Jan. 16 — Country Edition (country-western) Sunday, Jan 18 — Gilbert Kautz (orchestra)* 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24 — HI-Toppers (orchestra) Saturday, Jan. 31 -- Jodie Dubec (country-western)

—SPJSTLodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Dec. 27 — Jesse Lee and The Texas Village Boys of Bryan and TRC records Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve

dance — Jerry Heisler anti the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 3 — Jerry Butch and The Gentres Saturday, Jan. 10 — The Moods of Countay Music

Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Regular meeting Saturday, Jan. 24 — Jerry Heisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 31 — Cross Country (Dress Resnilations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue jeans).

—SPJSTLodge

No. 25, Ennis

"Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance; music by Jodie Mikula of Ennis —SPJST--

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve

Dance — Fritz Hodde, 8 to 12 —SPJST--

Lodge No. 35, Elk

Saturday, Dec. 27 — The Starlites Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve — The Social Combination Saturday, Jan. 3 — Jodie and the silvertones Saturday, Jan. 10 — Jerry and the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 17 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Jan. 24 — Starlites Saturday, Jan. 31 — Fiddle Swingsters Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Saturday, Dec. 27 — Music Masters Saturday, Jan. 3—The New Sounds Saturday, Jan. 17 — VrazeLs Saturday, Jan. 24 — Pony Express Saturday, Jan. 31 -- Rhythm Tones —SPJST-- Lodge No. 40, HiIlje

Wed., Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Dance; music by The Bandits (country-western and rock) Adm. $2.50 per person — 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23 — Krystal Blue Saturday, Jan. 31 — Dulwich Fox SPJST --

Wednesday, December 24, 1975

Bass Club's Banquet, 5:30 pm. and dance at 9 p.m.; music by

Jodie Mikula Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall)

Saturday, Dec. 27 -- Charlie Patak and the Country Boys Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Harold Strand Orch.

Saturday, Jan. 3 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Jan. 10 -- Debonaires of Country Music Saturday, Jan. 17 -- Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 24 Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Jan. 31 — Hi-Toppers SPJST

Lodge No. 74, Lovelsdy

Saturday, Dec. 27 — Crockett Westerneers Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance -- The Centurions Saturday, Jan. 3 -- Sweet Briars Saturday, Jan. 10 — Social Combinations Saturday, Jan. 17 — The Crockett Westerners

Saturday, Jan. 24 — Bill Lowery and The Sho-Bills Saturday, Jan. 31 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds

(All of our regular Saturday night danees are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lod ge OW: 544-8200; president's: 544-7414 or 844-7292).

—SPJSTLodge

No. 80, Holland

Thursday, Dec. 25 -- The Moods Saturday, Dec. 27 — Dennis IIVW and The Waymen Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's The dance — Jerry, Sissy, and The Kountry Kikkers —SPJST--

Lodge No. 81, Needville

Lodge No. 47, Seaton

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

Tuesday, Dec. 23 — Choral group Saturday, Dec. 27 — Kotrias' silver wedding anniv. dance; Twilight Orchestra of New Braunfels Wednesday, Dep. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Cross Country

Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance --- Ennis Country Polka Boys

—SPJST--

Lodge No. 54, West

Sunday, Jan. 4 — Lodge meeting at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 — Youth Club meeting, 7 p. m Saturday, Jan. 10 — Hutyra-Polansky wedding reception and dance Saturday, Jan. 17 — McLennan Co.

---SPJSTLodge No. 84, Dallas

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, Dec. 27 — Hi-Toppers Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance: Knights of Dixie, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $7.50 per person.

(Dress Code: Women — no street slack, or hot p ants without skirt; men — no 1e111116 shirts inside trousers, unless the donee 10 special occasion).

Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 has rehearsals every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Interested parties are welcome.

Wednesday, December 24, 1975

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Choral Group practice every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 P.M. Breakfast is served at our Frida y and Saturday night dances and special dances.

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Lodge No. 177, Academy Thursday, Dec. 25 — Special Christmas dance -- Jerry, Butch and The Gentres, 8 to 12:30 Saturday, Dec. 27 — Battle dance: Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five and Bill Waits and The Good Times, 8 to 12:30 Wed., Dee. 31 — New Year's Eve dancer Kauntry Kings (8 to?)

Wed., Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Dance: Joe Lynn Krivanek and The Rhythmaires Orchestra.

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Lodge No 130 Dallas & Sokol ZIA,

Saturday, Dec. 27 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis Wednesday, December 31 -- New Year's Eve Ball; the Polka

Peppermints of Dallas Saturday, Jan. 10 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Jan. 24 — Harold Strand SPJST

Lodge No. 135, Ennis

Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance — Melody Masters

Entertainment ever y Friday night at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 142, Houston

Wed., Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance: Mike Tomczak; 9 p.m. until ?. Reservations 862-0079 Sunday, Ian. 11 Lodge meeting, at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, Dec.. 31 — New Year's Eve Ball — Panther City Polka Boys Wednesday, Jan. 7 — Friendship Club meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 — Private party Sunday, Jan. 11 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.; dinner at 1:30 Saturday, Jan. 17 — Private party Saturday, Jan. 31 — Jerry Max Lane Dame (CJW music)

Square dance lessons every Monda y night at 7:30 p.m.

Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesda y of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting.

7 .30 p,m.

— SPJST — Lodge 178, Longview Family game night every Sunday at 7:00 P.m. in the American Legion Hall, next door to the National Guard Armory in Teague Park.

Total $3.00

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

Saturday, Jan. 17 — Alvin Linhart (variety band) Saturday, Jan. 31 — Weinert Grohman band Reg. lodge meetin gs every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetin gs 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 A.M. Lodge loosSion 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9358 Lodge No. 176, Northwest Houston Monthly meetings every second

Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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NATIONAL HALL 3316 ROBERTS CUT-OFF FORT WORTH

Wednesday, December 31st Music by Joe Lynn Krivanek and the RHYTHMAIRES ORCHESTRA 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Reservations: 624-0251 Admission $3.50 Per Person

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TO YOU THIS CHRISTMAS

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