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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE Postmaster: Please Send For VOLUME 64, NUMBER 1

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579 to: St) IP.MtE LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 JANUARY 7, 1976

IVVI THE EOTOR f.7) DESK Recently our office has received numerous thanks in the way of personal postscripts to letters to the Vestnik and some included in the original letters thanking your editor and "staff" for the help and consideration in publishing the letters of correspondents, however, let yours truly explain how our SPJST Vestnik is actually published. Your editor is the only person paid by our Society; Sister Maxine Sefcik works at the office at least four days a week with no pay, doing mostly clerical work because there is no way your editor could answer all the correspondence without help. That is our "staff."

The Vestnik is composed and ready for publication beginning at noon Friday and finished by 1 P.m.

Saturday. We try to print everything that arrives on Friday, however, long articles or letters delay us and have to wait for the next issue so please remember that the publishing deadline is supposed to be Thursday morning, but we try to be liberal and fraternal -- sometimes that is impossible and please keep in mind that sometimes there is a delay in mail delivery.

The type for the Vestnik is set by two Linotype operators, one English and the other Czech. They are employees of the Cechoslovak Publishing Co. Beginning Friday afternoon the Vestnik is composed

THE FUTURE There is no great achievement that is not the result of patient working and waiting.

—Josiah Holland * • Health lies in labor, and there is no royal road to it but through toil.

—Wendell Phillips * Every man is the builder of a temple, called his body.

—Henry David Thoreau * I never think about the future.

It comes soon enough.

—Albert Einstein and page proofs are taken. These proofs are read late that evening and are ready for the printer early Saturday morning. When the corrections are made the pages are printed (one copy per page) and put together, four pages to a sheet, eight sheets to, the Vestnik. "Windows" are stuck on where the pictures will be and the pictures are labeled as to where they will appear. This takes quite a while and is completed by 1 p.m. Saturday.

The paper is then ready to be taken to Marlin Monday morning where it is photographed, a negative made, printing plates made from the negative and then printed on offset presses. Then it is brought back to West, usually arriving about noon, to be mailed out.

Since your editor is on the road approximately 36 Sundays or weekends a year, we take Monday morning to care for needed family obligations, however, Monday noon the Vestnik is back at the printshop and ready to be mailed out. This task is taken care of by four employees of the publishing company doing the stitching, cutting, stamping and mailing, That takes all of Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. In the meantime Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning we take care of mailing the change of addresses which we receive continually.

It is hoped that this gives all of our members and subscribers an idea of how we have to handle the publishing of our Organ and why some letters arrive too late to make it into that week's issue.

Again, thanks for your cooperation and we look forward to a good new year in 1976!

In the above paragraphs we have attempted to explain the various aspects of the publishing of our Vestnik, however, the main thing we have really tried to emphasize is the fact that our correspondents should please keep in mind that depending on last minute mailing is very risky and unreliable. * * The Charter Members of SPJST Lodge No. 84, Teenage Club held a reunion of members on Friday, De-

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

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

Deadline for material to be accepted fce the following issue is Thursday.

EDWARD L. MARES Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple

ednesday, January 7 1976 cember 26th, 1915 at Lodge No. 84.

We are sure it was a wonderful success. Our office received the following letter with an invitation which were both appreciated and we regret that due to the date being Friday, when we work late, we could not attend. The letter is as follows: Dear Editor: Please consider this letter your invitation to attend, and please extend an invitation to all who would care to help us celebrate this very special occasion.

The Vestnik and all its past employees down through the years have helped to make so many-wonderful memories — for our club especially — and also for all the other clubs in the state, that we would love for the Vestnik to be represented at this 20-year reunion.

Thanks for your help in all the past years, and keep up the good work because here is at least one club that appreciates your past help in spreading fraternalism throughout Texas. sincerely, Carole Nemec Faraizl Charter Member and First Teen Queen Lodge No. 84, Dallas We appreciate the letter and wish the club continued success. * * Last week we printed a News brief which we received from our SL President, which was predated, that is, it had not occurred at the time our Vestnik was being compiled. This week we are printing a correction which was also sent to us by Brother Morris. * * "How much should I have?" That is the most frequently asked question about life insurance by people who are interested in the welfare of themselves and their loved ones.

While most people in this country recognize the need for the protection of, life insurance, many do not have a reliable basis for determining the amount that they should have. As a result, a large number of families do not have the proper level of protection.

One old rule of thumb suggested that a person have insurance coverage equal to four to five times his or her annual income as a minimum. If nothing else, this led persons with less to make a more careful check of their situation.

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 But the difficulty with this formula, or any other, is that no two families have exactly the same needs. Four or five times annual income may be too much for an older couple with ample savings and investments. And it may be too little for a young husband with four children, a good job and not much else in the way of financial security.

Moreover, a family's circumstances do not stand still. Newlyweds usually become parents. Children grow up. And as responsibilities change, so do the needs for life insurance.

The person who supports a household, for example, can figure his protection needs by thinking of life insurance not as a total amount, but rather in terms of the income it can provide in case of death, disability or retirement.

When a policyholder dies, his or her family usually needs some funds in a lump sum—particularly if there are few other assets which can be readily turned into cash.

Families will also need some regular replacement for the income they lose because of the policyholder's death.

Even families of average means own more assets than they realize they do and so estate taxes may be higher than they anticipated. So, many people also use life insurance to pay these taxes: Some people also use life insurance to create legacies for charities, religious organizations or relatives.

At the outset, the family reviewing its insurance program would do well to make a systematic assessment of protection needs. A good beginning is to put on paper all the elements that in any way relate to life insurance protection, such as: current income and assets versus present and future liabilities• including long-term loans, such as mortgages, educational plans for children, and most important, the minimum income a family could live on, if the 'breadwinner died.

The family's life insurance agent (our SPJST sales representatives), can be helpful in analyzing these assets in terms of total family protection requirements: for example, what a family wants its life insurance to do; how much' the present life insurance will accomplish; how much would still be

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needed and then whether the family can afford to add that amount; and finally and most important, if they cannot afford to complete a protection plan immediately, how to work out the steps toward its completion in the future.

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NEWSBRIEFS

Honorary President Brother Edward L. Marek. Brother Miculka and his wife, Emma, had been residents in the Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville for about the past three years. Brother Miculka had been a member at SPJST Lodge No. 19 in the Velehrad Community since 1915, and had served that lodge for many years as secretary, treasurer and lodge correspondent to the Vestnik.

Correction: Mrs. Anna (Josef) SPJST Herzan, 90, died in an Ennis rest home on Sunday, December 21st, 1975, instead of December 23rd, as previously reported. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. from Keever Funeral Chapel in Ennis on December 27th, with burial in the Myrtle Cemetery in Ennis. Rev. Orvie Lamb, pastor of a local church, officiated, along with SL President' Brother Nick A. Morris, who spoke in the Czech language on behalf of the SPJST Society.

Sister Herzan was a long-time LODGE NO, 88, HOUSTON member of SPJST Lodge No. 135, Dear Brothers' and Sisters: Ennis.

The regular monthly meeting of * * Lodge No. 88, Houston will be held Agnes (Anton) Motl, 66, of Temple, died December 24th in a Tem- Monday, January 12, 1976, at 7:30 ple hospital after a prolonged ill- p.m. All members are urged to ness. Funeral services were held attend.

Refreshments will be served folfrom St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple at 10 a.m. on Saturday, lowing the meeting.

Fraternally, December 27th, with burial in HillFrances E. Vala, crest Cemetery. Sister Moti and her Secretary husband, Anton, have been active -SP.,115Tmembers of SPJST Lodge No. 47, LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Seaton, for a long time, and he 10 currently serving on the SPJST Dear Brothers and Sisters: By-Law Committee.

The December meeting was called * * order by President Louis Hanus Theodore 3. Dana, 74, of Rt. 3, to at 10:15 a.m. on December 14, 1975.

Temple, died Christmas day in a Brother Billy Burford presented Temple hospital. Funeral services the colors and led the members in were held on Friday from the reciting the pledge of allegiance to Harper - Talasek Funeral Home, with burial in the Seaton Ceme- the flag.

It was reported that the followtery. Brother Dana was a past president of Lodge No. 47 and ac- ing lodge 'brother and sister passed away since the previous meeting: tive member of that lodge.

Frances Chalupnik and Sidney * * Ferda Miculka, 82, of the Veleh- Stavinoha. The members stood in rad Community west of Schulen- respect of our departed members.

The minutes of the meeting for burg, passed away in the Renger Memorial Hospital in Hallettsville the month of November were read on December 26th. Funeral serv- and approved by the membership.

Correspondence was acknowices were held on Sunday, December 28th, from the Schwenke- ledged from the Supreme Lodge, Baumgarten Funeral Chapel in the National Foundation for Ileitis Schulenburg, with burial in the and Colitis, Inc. and the family City Cemetery in that city. The of Gary Dean Rudder.

The following brothers were reservices were conducted by Rev. Henry Beseda, Supreme Lodge ported on the sick list: Gordon President Brother Nick A. Morris Fitch, Lin Lesak and Irvin Case.

Favorable financial reports were who spoke in Czech in the funeral chapel and at the cemetery, and presented on behalf of the vex-

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Youth Leader Louise Knapick announced past and upeoming youth activities and in particular reminded the members to attend the annual Christmas, program on Monday, December 22.

The list of new applicants was read and accepted by the membership.

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

For the Dramatic Club and Choral Group, Brother T. S. Kostom announced that each group is working diligently on their projects.

District Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska announced the top sales representative for November was Sister Helen Hegwood. It was also announced that our District met their quota for 1975.

The door prize winners for the December meeting were Brother J. V. Pokorny and Sister Evelyn Ehler. The December meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

Highlights of the Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Lodge 88 was convened at 11:10 a.m. by President Louis Harms. A motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous annual meeting. Such motion passed.

Each of the officers of 1975 reported on their responsibilities and accomplishments. Committee members of the various committees were introduced and warmly applauded for their cooperation during 1975. Chairmen of the various committees also spoke of this year's activities.

The members stood in respect to our departed brothers and sisters during 1975.

The Rules and Regulations ComMittee, consisting of Frank Sembera, Viola Cox, Harriette Allison, Steve Kelly, and Frank Tymel, announced the proposed changes.

The following proposals passed: Article II, Section 1(b): Initiation of new members shall be conducted during the regular meeting every third month -- February, May, August and November. An addition was voted for Article II, Section 3(e): All officers' reports and all annual reports except the finan-

VtSTNfK cial reports. A change was voted regarding the same section: The January meeting shall consist of the regular monthly meeting and the annual financial reports of the preceding year. Article V, Section 4: He will take care of all advertisements and will write at least two letters a month to the Vestnik telling about the lodge activities. Article VII, Section 3(a): The Entertainment Chairman shall be elected by the membership at the annual meeting in December of each year. The committee shall consist of 37 members to be appointed by the chairman with the approval of the president of the lodge. The officers of this committee — chairman, co-chairman, \secretary, treasurer, publicity, kitchen manager, video sound man --- will not be responsible for any dances, leaving 30 committee members available for this function. A motion was then made that the change voted to affect Article II, Section 3 be effective immediately.

Such motion passed.

Brother A. L. Hasher reported for the Remuneration Committee.

A motion was made to accept this report with a few additions. Such motion was seconded and passed.

For the Screening Committee, Sister Ellen Gill explained the procedure for the election of delegates.

At that time, ballots were distributed for the election of delegates and the Balloting Committee Was announced.

Following the tabulation of the votes, it was announced that the following brothers and sisters will represent Lodge No. 88 at our upcoming convention: Joe Miksch, Louis Hanus, A. L. HiLsher, Ellen Gill, Pearl Hanka, E. J. Kadlecek, Steve Kelly, Wanda Kennedy, John Hilsher, A. J. Zalesky, Harley Cox, T. S. Kostom, Jerry Erillia, Lydia Hendrick, Talita Hilsher, F. A. Kadlecek, Karl Lindemann, Helen Hegwood, Robert Martinak, Evelyn Mikeska, Louise Knapick, Frank Tilich, Royal Warnasch, E. H. Zalmanek, Tom Caraway, Frances Olexa, Tillie Helmcamp, Henry Knapick, Willie Wehring, A. J. Stayton, Ruth Duncan, Naomi Kostom, Bennie Kocich, Louise Kadlecek, Torn Jecmenek, Doris Knapick, Marlene Caraway, Lillian Finn, Joe Fusig, Franklin Bravenec, Mildred Holeman, Frank Sembera, Frances E. Vala, A. W. Dixon,

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Harriette Allison, Della Kad/ecek, Joe Knapick, Viola Cox, Norval Crossman, Eugene Barcak, Evelyn Vornsand, Ed Zientek, Ruth Martinak, Leander Pflughaupt, Birdie Hi/sher, Harry Finn, Richard Wahlberg, Rosalee Kostom, Jeannette Eubank, Josephine Pflughaupt and Mary Tilich.

The following brothers and sisters were elected to serve as alternates: Edward Stang, Clara Jecmenek, Lowrina Lindeina.nn, Annie Vala, A. T. Bristik, Mary F. Wahlberg, Edna Wehring, Clarence Ehler, Dorothy Pfluglnaupt and Ann Urbanovsky.

At that time, election of officers took place. The following officers were elected to serve during 1976: President — Louis Harms First Vice President — Jeannette Eubank Second Vice President — Susan Schenburn Recording Secretary — Frances E. Vala Financial Secretary — Ellen Gill Treasurer — Jerry Ennis Youth Leader — Ruth Duncan Guide — Helen Hegwood Sergeant-at-Arms — Mari Kadlecek Flag Bearer — Gary Ennis Entertainment Committee Chairman — Harley Cox The following brothers and sister were elected to serve on the Board of Trustees: T. S. Kostom, Joe Miksch, A. J. Zalesky, E. J. Kadlecek, Joe Elzner, Karl Lindemann, Norval Crossrnan, A. L. Hilsher, Willie Wehrin.g, Warnasch, Tillie Heimeamp, Frank Tilich, A. 3. Stayton, Leander Pflughaupt and Eugene Hamel.

The Auditing Committee will consist of the following brothers and sisters: Marcell Malak, Viola Cox, Milton Elolf, John Hilsher and Sue Bredehoeft.

The Grievance Committee will consist of the following brothers and sisters: Elizabeth Bily, Clarence Ehler, Mickey Rice, Elsie Roznovsky and Frank 'rymel.

The Investigating Committee will consist of the following brothers: Lad Bily, Larry Pflughaupt and Frank Sembera.

The Memorial Fund Committee will consist of Sisters Naomi Kostorn and Harriette Allison.

The Refund Check Committee will consist of Sisters Della Kadlecek, Louise Kadlecek and Lillian

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Finn.

The Resolutions Committee will consist of Sisters Marlene Caraway, Dorothy Hensley and Mary Tilich.

The Telephone Committee will consist of Sisters Willie Mae Wood, Faye Evetts and Marie Rezek.

A suggestion was made by Sister Wanda Kennedy to have a lodge photographer. Brother Larry Pflughaupt was elected by acclamation to serve as our photographer.

At that time, Sister Mildred Holeman installed Brother Hanus as president In turn, President Hanus swore in the officers, delegates, alternates and various committee members elected by the membership.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the following brothers and sisters: A. L. Hilsher, Lillian Finn, Laura Warnasch, Dorothy Mures, Mary Frances Wahlberg, Thomas Jecmenek, A. C. Spencer, Bill Burford, Willie Mae Ennis, Gary Ermis, Ramona Pavias, Marilyn Jaksch, Mary L. Vandever, Jean Jones, Diana Sokol, Robert Eubank, Rudy Darilek, Jeannette Eubank, Katherine Trefell, Georgia Barcak, Kevin Kadlecek, Leander Pflughaupt, Bernice Wahlberg, Ernest Hanka, Gary Wehring, Galan Lesak, Estelle Kelly, Vicki Hegwood, Tracy Hanka, Gladys Elolf, Lesa Elzner, H. A. Knapick, M. L. Kadlecek and Mary Faltesek.

The door prize winners for the annual meeting were Brother Tom Jecnienek and Sister Mary Schenburn The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Frances E. Vela Secretary - - SPJSTNOTICE: LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 66, will hold their meeting on Sunday, January 1 1th, at 2:30 p.m.

Ladies are asked to bring food; enough for their families and guests.

We hope to see a good turnout for other committees will be appointed at this time.

Hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas and that the New Year, 1976, will be a happy and very successful one Fraternally, Annie Hanus, Secretary

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKUOLTS Dear Members and Friends, I am late in writing this letter due to Christmas, all the holidays and all the parties.

Our meeting was called to order by President Edward Svoboda.

We stood for the pledge of allegiance, and for a moment of silent tribute for our departed Brother Lad Svetlik, and my dear uncle who was very near and dear to me. I shall really miss him because every time I went to the country to see him he would say, "I have been waiting for you to come to see me."

We had four visitors at our meeting; they were: Mrs. Lilly Zajicek, Jim Allison, Dan Balusek, and Jimmie Johnson. Visitors are most welcome at our meetings.

On our sick list were Brother Herman Glaser, and Stanley Posival, so let's remember these people, and go to see them when we can.

It was voted to have our meeting on the second Sunday in January, the 11th, 1976, beginning at 2 p.m., so all you members come out and support your lodge.

I would also like to thank Brother Sefcik and all his fine staff for all the fine support they have given me, in trying to write letters to the Vestnik. Thanks again for every thing!

Fraternally, Louise Johnson —SPJST-

NO, 154, FORT WORTH and FRIENDSHIP CLUB Christmas has come and gone and by the time you read this we will be well into our new year. We hope everyone had a nice holiday.

We had around 400 to attend our Christmas program which was enjoyed by all and we want to thank everyone for their nice comments.

Our MCs for our program were Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, Tammy Hobbs and Sean Latham.

1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; by a group of preschoolers.

2.When I Grow Up — a beautiful live doll walked out of a Christmas box; portrayed by Heather Hester.

3 Ballerina Dolls doing Frosty the Snowman — Barbi Kozel, Kay Stoeppelxnan, Kristi and Kell Dearing, Patti Williams and Le anne Mason.

4. Balancing Act — Rome Milan and Kelly Stoeppelman.

5. Chipmunks Pantomime — LODGE

Donald Steinman, Jr., Jim Mason, Roy Steinman and Jerry Milan.

6. Goodship Lolly Pop — Heather Hester 7. Reject Dolls' Fashion Show — Rome Milan, Roy Steinman, Frankie Milan, Donald Steinman, Jr., Jim Mason and Bobby Hobbs.

8. Christmas Carols by the SPJST Youth Club with the audience joining in, followed by Here Comas Santa, Claus, which is always the highlight of the program. With all the youngsters running up to Santa, he had a hard time making his way in.

After the gifts and goodies •were given out a social was enjoyed by many until after 1 a.m.

We extend a special thank you to Brothers Jim Daniel, for donating the beautiful tree, and John Skrasek, for making so many youngsters so happy, and to all for their donation of so many goodies. A beautiful first Christmas in our new home.

Brother and Sister Helmut and Maria Frill are enjoying a visit with their daughter, Sister Eva Dockery who is home for the holidays from Isfahan, Iran, and also visiting her son, Brother Chuck Frill and his family. We were happy she got here in time for our Christmas program and we thank her for the beautiful plaque she donated for our new home.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother Edmund Franke and the bereaved family on the loss of his father, Michael Franko.

Remember our Friendship Club covered dish meeting, Wednesday, January 7th, at 10:30 a.m. and our monthly lodge meeting, Sunday, January 11th, at 3 p.m. — dinner at 1:30 p.m. A covered dish or pastry to go with baked chicken and rice.

So until . . . Keep Smiling, Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST —

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Dear Members: Our next lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, January 11th, at 4:30 p.m. The Youth Club will have roller skating on the same date and will meet at 3 p.m. Games party will start at 6 p.m.

We will have installation of officers for 1976.

Here's wishing a very Happy New Year to you all.

Christine M. Baumann

6 LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSV1LLE Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday evening, December 14th at the American Legion Hall at 6:30 p.m. President Frank Zabransky convened the meeting followed by the pledge to the U. S. flag led by Denise Vasek, Melissa Holy and Annie Zabransky.

The minutes of our previous meeting, which were approved, were read by Secretary Erwin Holy.

Correspondence followed.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky gave a report on the youth club activities.

President Zabransky then introduced Sister Elsie Brdecka DYC of District VI and Brother Frank Brdecka, whom we were very happy to have at our meeting and the youth club Christmas program.

Sister Brdecka spoke on the many activities that will be held in the coming year. Our youth, club will be very busy preparing for the many SPJST events. We enjoyed having Brother and Sister Brdecka with us very much.

Election of delegates to the SPJST Convention and reports from the officers and various committees will be held at our January meeting.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned.

The, youth club then presented their annual Christmas program for the enjoyment of all present, It was very nice and was well received. A good job was done by Youth Leader Helen Zabransky, Assistant YL Marilyn Sevcik, Youth Club President Annie Zabransky, and the rest of the youth club members.

The program was as follows: 1. Welcome — Helen Zabransky, Marilyn Sevcik and Annie Zabransky 2. Christmas Wreath — Laura and David Neubauer, Melissa and Thomas Holy, Janell and Chris Chudej, John and Arlene Zak, Denise Vasek and Annie Zabransky 3. Twelve Days of Christmas — Older youth club members 4. Away in a Manger and The Spinning Song (piano) — Laurie Chudej 5. White Christmas (pantomime) — Kathy and Jeanie Zak, Melissa Holy, Laura Neubauer and Denise gasek 6. Love's What You're Getting for Christmas (song and dance) —

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Kim. Drozd and Annie Zabransky 7. Santa's Guard — Ronnie, Kenneth and Mark Sevcik, Melissa Holy, Denise Vasek and Kathy and Jean Zak 8. Jingle Bells — younger YO members 9. Christmas Cooks — Annie Zabransky, Kim Drozd, Laura Neubauer, Laurie Chudej and Kathy, Arlene and Jean Zak 10. It Came Upon a 'Midnight Clear (piano) — Annie Zabransky 11. We're Getting Nothing for Christmas — Arlene, Kathy, Jean and John Zak 12. Nativity Scene — Youth Club 13. Closing — Helen and Annie Zabransky 14. Here Comes Santa Claus — Youth Club.

Santa then arrived and visited with all the children and adults.

Santa helped give out the gifts and bags of candy and fruit to the youth club members and officers.

Each adult received an apple and an orange. Doorprize winners were: adult, David Zak, and youth, John Neubauer.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, January 11th, 1976 at the Grant Building, beginning at 2 p.m.

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year filled with many blessings.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter - SPJST

Sister Mildred Schiller, a lodge member, passed away recently.

Everyone stood up• to pay her silent tribute. Sister Helen Bryson suggested that we start a memorial fund for this lodge.

We welcome our new members and hope they become active in Lodge 175 affairs. The new members are: Grace C. Sumners, Julia Todish, Richard Keith Todish, Carolyn Grace Todish, and David Lee Kaack.

Sister Lillie Toon reported on having the Rebekah Lodge Hall for our regular monthly meetings. A motion was made to accept it. The motion was seconded and carried.

Also, a motion was made to have our regular monthly meeting every second Sunday of the month. This motion was also seconded and carried.

The next meeting will be held on January 11th, at 3 p.m. at the Rebekah Hall in Rosenberg on the corner of Avenue K and 7th &b.

We hope everyone comes out for this meeting. We will hold election of officers for 1976.

Our treasurer's report was given.

A motion was made to accept it.

The motion was seconded and carried.

Sister Bessie Franek reported on a memorial scrapbook she has started for the lodge.

The door prize donated by Sister Barbara Vacek, was won by Cheryl McGee. Sister Bernice Kveton will donate our January door prize. A motion to adjourn was made and carried.

Everyone enjoyed refreshments after the meeting and then we all exchanged gifts. We had an artificial Christmas tree and after our party, we took the tree to an elderly lady who would be spending Christmas alone this year.

See you all at the election meeting.

Fraternally, Barbara Vacek, Reporter

LODGE NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Members: The December meeting and Christmas party of Lodge 175, Fort Bend, was held at the Rebekah Hall in Rosenberg at 3 p.m. on December 7th.

President Clarence Krejci called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Roll call of officers was next in order. Then the November meeting minutes were read and accepted.

Sister Pat Parma reported on the Czech Festival to be held in April.

A motion was made to sell kolache at our booth. It was seconded and carried. We will need help from our lodge members, so everyone pass the word around and start thinking about making kolache for our booth. We will need a lot of volunteers.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: I hope all of you had a beautiful and merry Christmas and I hope that the New Year is starting off all right and that it is a joyful and peace-filled one for you.

Whew! When you are out of town for a while, there's always a

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 lot of news to catch up on.

Lodge 88's monthly meeting for January will be held on the 12th, at 7:30 p.m. The financial reports will be discussed at this meeting and refreshments will be served afterwards, as always, and speaking of meetings, the following officers were elected for the coming year: President — Louis Hanus First Vice President — Jeannette Eubank Second Vice President — Susan Schenburn Recording Secretary — Frances E. Vela Financial Secretary -- Ellen Gill Treasurer — Jerry Ennis Youth Leader — Ruth Duncan Guide — Helen Ilegwood Sergeant-at-Arms — Marian Kadleeek Flag Bearer Gary Ennis The rest of the names of board members and other elected brothers and sisters are in the letter from our secretary, in this issue.

Our sad news, especially around this happy time of the year, is that we lost three members. Kenneth Wayne Lynch was taken from us suddenly. He was only 34. Also, C. F. Purim+, Jr., passed away.

But I believe the saddest was the fact that one of our very young and bright members was killed in a car crash on Christmas morning.

Gale Montalbano and her fiance were returning to Denton and were involved in a head-on collision.

They were both killed instantly.

Our deepest sympathy and condolence to Gale's mother, Geraldine Mikolajewski, and her family and friends and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fruia. Also our sympathy to the parents and friends of Robert Wayne Utter.

Even though he was nov a member I believe it is within our principles of benevolence and brotherhood to condole and sympathize with these folks at their loss. May all our departed rest in peace.

The youth leaders and assistants had a covered dish supper on Friday, December 19th and received tickets to attend the Gaylen Ackley and The Good Times dance held that night. I would like to extend a public thank you to our out-going youth leader, Louise Knapick for a job well done.

The Birthday Club Sisters' Christmas party was a huge suc-

VESTNIK cess and they would like to thank Alfred and Birdie Hilsher for the dinner and I would like to thank the Birthday Club Sisters for inviting the officers and Board members as their guests. It was a lovely dinner and we thank you ladies for your consideration. The regular monthly business meeting of the club will be held Wednesday, January 14th. Lunch will be served and guests are welcome as always.

The Knights of Dixie will be playing for the Saturday, January 10th dance. This group usually draws a large crowd, so get your reservations in early.

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the members for electing me for another year and giving me the privilege of serving you for another year.

I appreciate your confidence in me and I will do my best to deserve that confidence and honor. Thank you again.

Fraternally, Susan Sthenburn SPJST — LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Dear Members: The regular monthly meeting of the Taylor SPJST Lodge No. 20 was held Sunday afternoon, December 14th, at 2 p.m., which was held in conjunction with a wonderful Christmas program presented by the youth club. A lot of credit goes to our youth leader, Brother Dan Marek, and his assistant, Sister Catherine Adamek.

The meeting was cut short since different activities were going on.

The minutes of our previous meeting were read. The treasurer's report and property committee reports were also given.

Our new applicant for the month was Vlasta Bryan.

The door prize was won by Reuben Lesikar, Emmit Vanecek and Ruben Bryan.

The youth club gave away the quilt that they had sold tickets on.

Charles Sutton was the recipient of the quilt.

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, January llth, at 4 p.m.

After the meeting adjourned, the children sang Christmas carols, and who arrived but good old Santa Claus! He talked to them and distributed goodie bags. The adults were given some, too. A delicious covered dish meal was served at noon with the lodge fur-

7 fishing the turkey and dressing and members bringing vegetables and desserts. A good time was had by all.

I am wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky, Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Members and Readers, President Willie Trcalek called the December meeting to order on Sunday the 14th, at 2:30 p.m.

Secretary Melvin Skrabanek read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read.

A resolution of sympathy Was read for Mrs. Albino. Coufal.

There were three new members admitted to the lodge. They are Mark Allen Faust, Connie Maresh and Lawrence Link.

The next item of business was the election of officers. The new officers are: President — Willie Trcalek Vice President — Andrew Vavra Secretary — Melvin Skrabanek Treasurer — Stanley Mrnustik Financial Secretary — Bennie Trcalek Building Custodian Henry Vavra Reporter — Dick Dusek Youth Leader — Betty Suehs Guide — Theodore Dusek, Sr. New Committees were also elected. They are: Resolution Committee — Melvin Skrabanek, Betty Suehs, and Stanley Mrnustik.

Auditing Committee — John Vavra, Betty Suehs, and Lola Vavra.

Our delegates to the 1976 convention are: Melvin Skrabanek, Bennie Trcalek, Willie Trcalek, Andrew Vavra, Stanley Mrnustik, Betty Suehs and Lola Vavra.

There was no old business.

Under new business we changed our meeting date back to the second Sunday of each month. We also decided to change from bottles to cans in beverages for the hall.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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FEATURES

Wednesday, January 7, 1976

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings 1976 SPRING MEETINGS District IT will hold its spring meeting on Sunday, March 28, 1976 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, /976, at the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas.

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

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Senator Bill Patman was recently presented the coveted award for Excellence in Grazing Management of Rangeland. The award was made in Abilene at the silver anniversary meeting of the Society for Range Management, Texas Section.

The society's objectives are to advance the science and art of grazing land management, to promote progress in conservation and sustained use of forage, soil, and water resources, and to stimulate discussion and understanding of range and pasture problems. Home office for the international organization is located in Denver, Colorado.

In recent years Senator Patman has received three awards from county and regional soil and water conservation district organizations.

Patman raises crossbred cattle and grows improved pasture grasses near Ganado in Jackson County.

TERRY CRAIG SEFCIK Thirty-five McLennan Community College students have been named to the 1975-76 listing of Who's Who Among Students in

American Junior Colleges, according to Dr. LaVerne Wong, dean of student services at MCC. All of the students are sophomores.

The 1975-76 Who's Who student list from MCC includes three students residing in West, one of them being Terry Craig Sefcik, son of Editor and Mrs. Rudy J. Sefcik.

MCC students, faculty, and administrators select the college's students who were nominated for the honor according to scholarship, citizenship, participation and leadership in academic and extra curricular activities, and general promise of future contribution to business and society.

Terry is a 1974 academic graduate from. West High School.

Terry, his parents and brother are all members of Lodge No. 54, West.

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The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 28, 1970 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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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Beginning with the November 9 meeting, the monthly lodge meetings will be held the second Sunday of the month, at 2 p.m.

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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.

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday in January, April, 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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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

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LODGE 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.m. sPJST-

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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NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2 p.m.

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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.

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

VESTN1K 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. --SPJST-

REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 * S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77461 S.P.J.S.T.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar 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

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers: On Wednesday, December 10th our youth club met. They discussed their Christmas program, charity and caroling; it was decided to go caroling on December 22 and have a hat chocolate and popcorn party afterward.

It was decided to send a potted plant to the Steven's Rest Home as the club's charity.

Following the meeting, the youth practiced their parts for the Christmas program. We all enjoyed helping Kathy Zak celebrate her birthday with cake and punch.

The American Legion Hall on December 14, at 6:30 p.m., was the scene of the adult meeting and youth program. Following the meeting, the program was presented. Helen Zabransky was our MC. The program consisted of: Welcome — Helen Zabransky, Marilyn Sevcik, Annie,Zabransky Christmas Wreath — Laura and

9 David Neubauer, Melissa and Thomas Holy, Janell and Chris Chudej, John and Arlene Zak, Denise Vasek, Annie Zabransky Twelve Days of Christmas — The older youth club members Piano Solo — Away in a Manger, The Spinning Song — Laurie Chudej Pantomime — White Christmas — Kathy and Jean Zak, Melissa Holy, Laura Neubauer, Denise Vasek Song and Dance — Love's What You're Getting for Christmas — Kim Drozd and Annie Zabransky Santa's Guard — Ronald, Kenneth and Mark Sevcik, 'Melissa Holy, Denise Vasek, Kathy and Jean Zak Jingle Bells — The younger youth club members Christmas Cooks — Annie Zabransky, Kim Drozd, Laura Neubauer, Laurie Chudej, Kathy, Arlene and Jean Zak Piano Solo — It came Upon a Midnight Clear — Annie Zabransky We're Getting Nothing for Christmas — Arlene, Kathy, Jean and John Zak Nativity Scene — Youth Club Closing — Helen and Annie Zabransky Here Comes Santa Claus The Youth Club.

Thereupon Santa arrived plus visiting with everyone, he also helped hand out gifts and fruit bags. Everyone was then handed an apple and an orange.

Then everyone departed after refreshments.

We would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka for coming to our program and I hope they enjoyed the evening with us and I hope they come again real soon.

I wish to thank the youth club for their gift of a very beautiful bracelet. Thanks and I will think of all of you When I wear it. Also thanks to the adult lodge for the beautiful jewelry box and makeup mirror. These are two gifts I can truly use. God Bless You! The adult door prize went to David Zak and the youth prize went to John Wm. Neubauer.

Our next meeting will be held January 11th at the Grant Building. I hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky, (12-31-75) Youth Leader

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the gaiety of the evening, was the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdeeka. DYC Brdeeka gave a very interesting and informative talk at the meeting. We were very happy they could come and hope they will come back again soon.

Door prizes went to: David Zak, adult; John Neubauer, youth.

Our next meeting will be held on January 11th, Try to attend.

Happy New Year!, Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (16) ( 2-31-75) President SPJlT-

Left to right: Ronald Koolau, Roger Slough, Ronald Illablinski and Scott Slough having a whacking good time playing badminton at the fish fry on October 11, 1975 at Gregg County Park.

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, On Saturday, December 27th, the Snook Youth Club went skating.

We would like to thank all of the mothers who helped with the transportation. I am sure that everyone enjoyed themselves, but one thing a lot of us had to remember was: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again!" Everyone had fun trying.

Our next youth club meeting will be on January 3, 1976 at 2 p.m. at the lodge. Don't forget to bring both of your crafts. See you there!

Fraternally, Melissa Slenk (13) (12-30-75) Reporter -SPJST-LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held on December 21st. There were 22 members and one visitor present.

We decided that for our monthly activity we would have a bake sale on January 17th and every member is asked to bring one (or as many as they like) a baked goods of some type. We also decided to go Christ-

mas caroling, which was held on December 23rd.

The ones who participated in the play at the recent district meeting received a dollar.

Mrs. C. Krenek was asked to make a speech to us at the next meeting and she accepted.

After the meeting, we played games and then we had refreshments.

Our next meeting will be held on January 18, 1976. We would like for all of you to attend.

Fraternally, Patricia Tydlacka (12-30-75)

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NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Wednesday, December 10th, our youth club held its monthly meeting. It was decided at this meeting to go Christmas caroling and to give something to the rest home as our charity. After the meeting, we practiced for our program and had a surprise birthday party for Kathy Zak. Sunday, December 14th, our lodge held its monthly meeting.

After their meeting the youth club presented its Christmas program and Santa Claus visited. Adding to LODGE

RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY Sister Emilie Kalinec, 67, of Granger, passed away December 15th. in a Taylor hospital. She was born April 27, 1908 in Granger, and was a member of the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and a member of Lodge Komensky No. 20, SPJST. Sister Kalinec is survived by her husband, Alvin Kalinec of Granger; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Justice of Houston; and two sons, Eugene Kaderka of Rockdale and Adolph Kaderka, Jr. of Temple.

Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Frances Kaderka of Granger, Mrs. Marie Mitchell of Dallas and Miss Julie Volcik of Dallas; two brothers, John Volcik of Dallas and Emil Volcik of Teague; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 17th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Condra Funeral Home in Granger with the Rev. Dan Delaney officiating. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

RESOLVED of the members of Lodge Komensky SPJST, in the

I Wednesday, January 7, 4976 premise represented by the undersigned members of a Special Committee, that condolence and sympathy be extended to the bereaved family of our departed sister.

Dated and signed at Granger, Texas, this the 26th day of December, 1975.

Alfred Vitek F. J. Mikulencak, Jr. R. F. Ilolubec —Committee BPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY • We, the under signed Resolution Committee of Lodge.No. 135, Ennis, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ANNA HERZAN, age 90 years, who passed away Sunday, December 21, 1975 in an Ennis nursing home after an extended illness.

She was a member of the SPJST for 61 years.

Sister Herza,n was born July '7, 1885 in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States in 1911.

Surviving her are four grandchildren, Mrs. Wesley Ann Bond, Danny Herzan, both of Dallas, Mrs. Pamela Ann Ingersol of Kansas City, Kansas, and Lee Herzan of Bellflower, California; one great-granddaughter, Renee Hall of Dallas; two nieces, Mrs. Bruce Kutcher of California and Mrs. Frank J. itiha of Los Angeles, Calif.; one nephew, Miro Pavelka of Ennis; and a brother-in-law, Jim Pavelka of Ennis.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Frank A. Laznovsky Toni Valek Jerry Chudej

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Beinghelpful is our business

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ITEMS OF INTEREST

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ON HEritts4TH

Texas Department o Flea Resources Fratis L. Duff M.D., Director

Good health isn't something to envy in other people.

You can do many things to maintain your own health — or better it. And now is the time to come to grips with yourself by making some good-health resolutions, says the Texas Department of Health Resources.

Texas would be a much healthier state if everyone worked toward these goals, and you and your family can contribute to your own well being and that of your community.

Promise during 1976 to give your body at least as good care as you give your car. Periodic examinations are the best way yet devised to detect bodily disorders while they can still be treated successfully. It might be considered preventive maintenance. So let your doctor look you over thoroughly once a year whether you are ailing or not. Make it twice yearly if you are middle-aged. Your physician can give you the proper schedule.

Dental troubles may not kill you, but sometime they can make you wish you were dead. Check in once yearly with your dentist to make certain your teeth and gums are in good shape.

Do your clothes seem, to fit a little more snugly these days? If so, it could mean you are putting on weight, which is a lot harder to take off than it is to put on.

It is difficult during the holiday season to pass up the goodies which come our way. But if you have overdone it, resolve to start passing up the candied yams, gravies and cream-filled tidbits which almost invariably spell extra pounds and perhaps an early grave.

Too much weight contributes to high blood pressure, and may be associated with hardening of the

arteries and various forms of heart disease. Also, it means impaired vigor, greater surgical risk and greater danger from otherwise minor illnesses.

On the other hand, if you have noticed an unusual loss of weight, you should consult your physician.

A good, physician-prescribed exercise regimen will keep your body in shape, tone up your heart muscles and put the spring back into your step.

There are many pursuits which people of all ages may undertake in order to get the needed exercise.

While jogging might be all right for some people, brisk walking may be recommended for others.

Statistics linking smoking to cancer and heart disease continue to pile up, and it is tougher and tougher to rationalize the smoking habit. If you still smoke, now is the time to quit. Tomorrow could be too late.

Safe driving is a habit everyone should get into. Drive and walk defensively, and you will be less apt to wind up as one of the state's statistics.

While diseaSe in Texas continues to be relatively low, the threat of epidemics hasn't subsided. Check the immunization records of your entire family — not just the children — as a safeguard against disease and their complications.

Getting plenty of sleep is another resolution which will be of benefit — especially during the cold winter months when the body's defenses should be at their peak. And, avoid getting chilled.

Nutrition goes hand in hand with proper rest. To provide your body with the essential nutrients to make it function properly, proper diet is necessary. Resolve to put

12 tasty and nutritious foods to work for your body. Don't overlook fresh fruits and vegetables.

People living in towns and cities owe it to themselves and their neighbors to obey local and state laws pertaining to health protection. For example, if your town has a dog leash law, adhere to it. Keep your animals in good health and protected from rabies, which is still a threat — even more so in rural areas.

There's another good resolution you can make. Resolve to give an occasional thought to such awesome problems as water conservation, pollution abatement, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse and the growing number of elderly people in our society. Lend your support as a responsible citizen to community efforts to solve them.

After all, they affect you, too.

Your health should be of great concern to you. So get the good health habit by putting some healthful resolutions to work.

You will live longer and enjoy life more, believes the Department of Health Resources, which wishes you a happy ending to 1975 and a healthy year ahead.

NEW TYPE OF LICENCE PLATE RENEWAL IS INAUGURATED Texas motorists have begun receiving their new auto registration applications in the mail.

But in 1976, instead of new metal license plates, Texas vehicles will sport small strips of reflective materials. The bicentennial red, white, and blue validation stickers are to be affixed to the area outlined by an embossed rectangle in the upper left-hand corner of the 5-year plates issued a year ago.

So, for the first time since World War II, Texas will use license plates issued in an earlier year.

And plans call for annual reissue of the same plate numbers for the foreseeable future for periods of at least five years at a time.

The Lone Star State issued plates for the first time in 1917, according to R. W. (Boil) Townsley, director of the Motor Vehicle Regulation Division of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.

"Prior to that time motorists registered their vehicles in the county of residence," Townsley said. The

VtSTNIK county tax assessor-collector issued a plate number and the owner of the vehicle got appropriate materials from a hardware store and made his own plates.

The first state-issued plates were round, and were colored white on red.

Later, size and style of plates varied somewhat, but assumed a shape basically similar to the familiar rectangular plates issued today. It was necessary a few years ago to initiate a three-letter, threefigure numbering system to accommodate the increasing number of motor vehicles registered each year.

The letters and numbers were separated by an embossed fivepoint star from 1923-45 and from 1957 to the present. All that will change this year, too. The 64th Legislature decreed that the star should be replaced by a silhouette of the State of Texas on all future license plates. The state silhouette will appear on the plates only after existing supplies are exhausted, Townsley said.

To cut the cost of plates, manufactured by the Texas Department of Corrections at Huntsville, it also was determined that plates should be used for five years instead of being reissued annually.

Principal change in the 1975 plates was the addition of embossed rectangles in the upper left and right corners, and a galvanized back to assure longer life for the metal.

Beginning in 1978, Texas will go to a "year-round" registration system. The validation sticker will indicate the month of issue for each car, with the month to be determined by the department.

Vehicle registration will occur during every month of the year, similar to the present procedures for vehicle safety inspection.

The month-of-issue sticker will remain the same for the life of the vehicle and will be affixed in the upper left-hand corner of the license plate. A definite advantage will be the elimination of long lines of motorists waiting to register their vehicles once each year, as only part of the registrations will be issued each month.

When the new monthly registration system becomes effective, cost of registration will be determined by the month of issue for the first

Wednesday January 7, 1976 year, and a motorist will pay for length of the registration period — whether for part of a year or more than a year.

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AMERICANS ARE STILL ON THE MOVE The nation's energy crunch hasn't discouraged American travelers; from the President vacationing at his favorite ski resort to the retiree rambling southward to Texas' Lower Rio Grande Valley, Americans are still very much on the move.

That's the conclusion drawii from the fall-quarter travel re- ' port just released by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation about out-of-state auto visitors to Texas during September, October and November.

Tourists are driving just as far, staying just as long, and spending even more money than they did during the same period last year.

In fact, those travel indicators are topping even 1973, which was Texas' all-time banner year for tourism.

The report does not state that overall Texas tourism has increased, because such data will be available only after an entire year's travel statistics are integrated with highway traffic surveys conducted throughout 1975.

However, the year's tally of visitors to Texas tourist bureaus ended 18 percent ahead of last year.

According to Travel and Information Division Director Tom H. Taylor, the increasing popularity of Texas tourist bureaus is indicative of current travel trends to plan trips more carefully, making more efficient use of both time and fuel. Also, free travel literature and highway maps from private sources are no longer available to the extent they were in previous years.

According to the fall travel summary, out-of-state auto visitors drove an average of 1,099 miles while staying in Texas 6.61 days.

The tourist party averaged 2.36 persons who spent $353.77 while in Texas. That compares to summerquarter visitors who stayed less than six days and spent $299.58 on their trip.

The most popular destination for fall visitors was Dallas, which hosted nine percent of all cardriving out-of-staters. Seven per-

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 cent went to Houston, while El Paso and San Antonio tallied another six percent each. However, 20 per cent of last fall's visitors had no specific destination, but toured several areas of the state.

The fall visitor profile was based on 5,760 questionnaires returned by travel parties during the fallquarter survey period. Complete details about origins, destinations, purpose of trip, expenditures and traveler demographics are included along with the comparisons for previous quarters of 1975.

Data are currently being compiled for the overall 1975 Texas Visitor Industry Report, the authoritative reference source on Texas tourism.

The annual analysis will be released by the State Department of Highways and Public. Transportation early in 1976.

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Agricultural producers, landowners, city officials and others directing outdoor burning operations must comply with the new regulations set fourth by the Texas Air Control Board.

The new outdoor burning regulations which become effective December 5th, 1975 outline conditions under which burning can be acceptably praeticed, points out Dr. John Sweeten, agricultural engineer in waste management for the Texas Agricultural EXtension Service.

"Agricultural producers who in the past have burned crop residues and rangeland to enhance production will be particularly affected by the new regulations," says the Texas A&M University Systtan engineer.

"Outdoor burning in these instances will be allowed when no practical alternatives exists. However, certain conditions must be meta The wind must be in a direction that will carry smoke away from urban areas, and wind speed must be between 6 and 23 miles per hour. Furthermore, open burning must take place at least 300 feet from residential, commercial or industrial areas. To allow maximum dispersions, burning should only be conducted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. insofar as is 'reasonably practical'."

The new regulations make spe-

VESTN1K, cial reference to the burning of salt marsh grass along the Texas Gulf Coast. Such burning requires prior notification of the nearest regional office of the Texas Air Control Board.

"Several other key items in the new regulations deal with burning of municipal solid waste," notes Sweeten. "The population ceiling on cities and towns that can use outdoor burning to dispose of garbage and trash has been lowered to 3,000 people. And municipal solid waste disposal sites that are burned must be located at least 300 yards from a public road and one mile from a residential or commercial area. Limits are also placed on the hours during which municipal solid waste may be burned."

The new regulations also authorize outdoor burning to dispose of diseased animals to prevent disease transmission. And, garbage and trash can also be burned at private residences when regular collection service is not provided.

"These regulations are designed to help solve most of the problems associated with outdoor burning while at the same time not imposing economic hardship on landowners," says the agricultural engineer. "In effect, they require Control Beard staff to make sure both the landowner and Texas Air that atmospheric conditions for outdoor burning are suitable for pollutant dispersal."

Sweeten encourages anyone interested in studying a copy of the new outdoor burning regulations to contact the local county Extension office.

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HANDLING SICK CHILDREN TAKES UNDERSTANDING

Sick children need special care and understanding, Mrs. Ilene Miller, a family life education specialist, says.

"Parents can best help young children learn how to cope with unpleasant situations — such as illness — by being honest with them. For example, if the child needs to see a doctor, get a shot or take unpleasant-tasting medicine, prepare hian for • what will happen," she advised.

Mrs. Miller is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

She advised parents to explain

13 that it probably will hurt when the doctor or nurse gives him the shot and that it is all right to cry if he feels like crying.

"You can also give the ctlld some control over an unpleasant situation. Ask if he would rather stand up or lie down for his shot or if he would rather have the shot in the right or left arm. Would he rather have juice or water after he takes his medicine?

"Don't try to embarrass your child into taking medicine or being brave if he has to see the doctor. Teasing him and 'making him feel like a baby because he resists, doesn't help the situation and disregards the child's feelings," she pointed out.

Parents can be firm, yet accepting, of the child's dislike for shots, medicine or staying in bed.

"For example, when giving the child eardrops, eyedrops, suppositories or medicine by mouth, tell him the medicine will help him get well. Let him know you are sorry he has to take medicine and you know he doesn't like to stay in bed, but these things will help him feel better.

"Young children may feel guilty and worry about their illness. It is hard for them to understand why they feel so badly. The illness may seem like punishment for something they have done. If your child asks questions, answer as thoughtfully as you can and reassure him that he hasn't done anything wrong," she said.

She reminded that sick children often have shorter attention spans and tire easily. Toys and activities will help keep the child entertained during his illness. Provide a variety of activities — puzzles, books, puppets and other toys to play with in bed.

"Avoid messy materials which require extensive cleanup that would tire the child. A new toy might interest a sick youngster. Consider surprising your child with a bright mobile, a new book or a record," she suggested.

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Wednesday, January 7, 1976 NURSERY GROWER INDUSTRY IS BOOMING

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Legislative Report On reviewing new matters of state, it was certainly a step in the right direction to find that Texas will have a surplus of something over 700 million dollars at the end of the current budget year on August 31, 1977. Texas, unlike many other states, has been very conservative in spending and will, in fact, enjoy an even greater surplus If economic conditions continue to improve as they are now doing.

This surplus may amount to a billion dollars and this would be enough to avoid any new taxes if we carefully scrutinize any and all of the appropriations we approve in the next session. Certain areas in school financing need this surplus and hopefully there will be enough money in the budget to allocate a certain amount to local school districts so that, in effect, local property taxes could be reduced or at least maintained.

One of the reasons that this surplus will be so high, is the efficient tailoring of the redundancy of work done by the various agencies throughout the state. The consolidation of many agencies not only increases the productivity of the workers but cuts the costs of operational expenses as well. If such procedures continue, then I feel that we can get by in the next legislative session without any new taxes, especially if the budget surplus predictions hold true.

In a recent poll of the 50 states, Texas has the most efficiently run form of government of all the states. If we continue to get the maximum usage out of each and every tax dollar, thbai Texas will continue to fare well.

The state public utility commission recently reported that some electric companies are illegally passing on to consumers the assessment they are required to pay for the commission's upkeep. This new commission, created in the last session, was formed to help

consumers throughout the state in dealing with the high utility rates confronting them. The three members of the commission concurred that certain utilities which are planning to come under the jurisdiction of the commission have, or are in the process of passing to the consume* a rate increase equal to the assessment required under the Public Regulatory Act of 1975. Such an increase to the consumer would have to be approved by the appropriate regulatory body — in most eases, the city governments — and presently, the commission does not have the authorny to interfere in such increase. I urge all city governments to deal carefully with such increases in utility rates.

A cut in sales tax bonding due to the recent collection proceedings was reported by Comptroller Bob Bullock recently. This cut will certainly help those small bust: nesses that have been burdened in the past with high cost bonds.

Another step that the Comptroller has taken to cut costs, has been in the elimination of wasteful spending in state agencies. Both Bullock and Insurance Chairman Joe Christie have initiated a system of raises based upon merit. By putting the right people in the right jobs, they have increased state employee productivity as well as employee morale. This is' certainly a, step in the right direction to increase total efficiency of all state agencies. Bullock stated that there are 170;000 state employees and that rather than arbitrarily cutting the number of employees to reduce state government costs, agencies should concentrate on increasing the productivity of the employees they have.

The nursery grower industry is booming across Texas.

Nursery sales in Texas are estimated at more than $55 million for 1973 by Dr. H. B. Sorensen, an agricultural economist for the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.

The research economist hats studied the types of businesses, sales volumes and production of nursery industries in Texas.

Sorensen identifies three groups in the nursery industry -- nursery growers, nursery dealers, and florists.

"Nursery growers produce over 50 percent of the plants they sell and sell over 60 percent of all plants wholesale.

"Most growers sell to other nurseries, garden centers and landscape architecture firms," says the economist.

Forty-five percent of all sales are made within a radius of 50 miles.

Thirty-one percent are made over a 200-mile radius.

"Of the 455 nursery growers listed in the 1972 Texas Floral and Nursery Directory, 73 percent are individual proprietors. Partnership and corporation forms of operation are about equally prevalent after individual proprietors," notes Sorensen. According to the report, the average individual proprietor does about $81,000 worth of business per year while the average corporation's yearly business volume is about $470,000.

In addition to the nursery growers, there are also almost 5,000 licensed nursery dealers in Texas.

The economist says there has been an overall increase in business among nursery firms.

"In the three years since 1971, 71 percent of the firms reported a difference in business volume.

Eighty-five percent of these reported an increase in business and 15 percent reported a decrease. Almost 60 percent said they expected an increase in business in the next three years."

Sorensen says the most common type of plants grown in Texas nurseries are deciduous`shrubs, which make up about 35 per cent of all plants grown. Shade and ornamental trees and broadleaf evergreen shrubs are about equally common._

Wednesday, January 7, 1976 ARTIFICIAL LIGHT INDOOR GARDENING WITH Don't give up indoor gardening just because yotir house doesn't let in enough light for plants.

Everett Janne, a landscape horticulturist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, says plants will grow with artificial light in the form of flourescent lamps.

"Flourescent lamps give off little heat and are excellent for plants because they can be placed near enough to give off highest intensities," notes the Texas A&M University specialist.

The standard cool-light lamp is most popular for growing plants, but special bulbs are now available that are designed to meet the light requirements of plants.

Janne recommends using a lamp with two tubes of at least 40 watts each. Suspend the light fixture about a foot above plants and keep the plants lighted for about 14-16 hours. Two lamp fixtures will light an area four feet by four feet. ""As the plants grow, adjust the lights to allow at least eight inches between the plant tops and the light tube," recommends the specialist.

If the temperature in the room falls below 60 degrees F., Janne advises providing supplemental heat that can be controlled with a thermostat.

For the avid indoor gardener, specially equipped units with lights and plant trays are available from garden shops and hobby centers.

SPJST -SOLAR HEATING, COOLING SOON PRACTICAL Reports indicate that a prattical solar system for heating, cooling and hot water supply in homes will soon be available, Mrs. Pat Seaman, a housing and home furnishings specialist, says.

Three typical residential - type buildings were built in the Colorado State University campus for this project, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation to the Solar Energy Applications Laboratory.

Mrs. Seaman is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

The project's research shows a typical solar heating system can supply about 70 million BTUs during the heating season. Ducting, piping and venting of a conven-

VCSTNIK tional system can be used.

A three-ton solar cooling system, using the same solar collector and storage system as the heating, costs around $2,000. It should be capable of removing approximately 250,000 BTUs of heat from a building for seven hours a day at peak capacity.

Cost to consumers will include material and installation of the collectors, storage unit, air conditioner and the association of piping and controlls that connect the parts of the solar system.

Currently the cost of a solar collector — normally installed on the south side of the roof — is $6 to $7 per square foot. But this is expected to decline to $4 per square foot as the system is refined and manufacturing increases.

Besides cost of the collector, other necessary components for the heating system cost around $1,000.

And considered on an annual basis for both heating and cooling, solar energy is competitive with energy obtained from propane and cheaper than heating and cooling with electricity, according to research studies.

DISEASE IMMUNIZATION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN Each year many U.S. children die or become disabled from diseases they need not have contracted, Clara Shearer, a health education specialist, says.

"Immunizations are readily accessible to prevent these tragedies.

Diphtheria, pertussis, (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles and rubella are diseases which can cause disabilities and even death, but they can be prevented through immunizations," Miss Shearer, with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System, said.

"When vaccines were first available, the incidence of childhood "When vaccines were first available, the incidence of childhood diseases dropped sharply. But as the effects of the diseases faded from people's minds, parents made less effort to be sure their children were fully protected — so immunization levels declined."

The Texas Immunization Law requires that all children be immunized before entering school — but it's important to protect preschoolers also. This is the parents'

15 responsibility since these youngsters aren't in school yet, Miss Shearer said.

She noted that reports show immunity among 1- to 4-year-olds are low enough to sustain substantial spread of disease, including outbreaks.

The Texas Department of Health Resources suggests that a child start his immunization series at 2 months of age by receiving DTP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) and polio immunizations.

Suggested immunization schedule: Basic Series 2 months — DTP and Polio 4 month — DTP and Polio 6 months — DTP and Polio 12 months — Measles & Rubella 15-18 months — DTP & Polio Booster Series 4-6 years — DTP & Polio 14-16 years — Td (Tetanus-diphtheria) Thereafter — Td every 10 years The specialist urged parents to check their children's immunization records. If unsure about the need for immunization, call the private physician or the county health department office.

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MICROWAVE OVEN WARNING SIGNS ARE UNNECESSARY SPECIALIST SAYS Signs warning of possible microwave ovfai interference with heart "pacemakers" are unnecessary, Mrs. Lillian Chenoweth, a family resource management specialist, contends.

"Concern over microwave oven interference with pacemakers is the result of much publicized, but largely unsubstantiated claims.

Signs call attention to this possible source of interference, while failing to warn pacemaker wearers of many others," she said.

Mrs. Chenoweth is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

She also called attention to a 19/4 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association which urged physicians to assure their patients that all except the earliest pacemakers are shielded against all eleetromagnetic interference.

"Other common sources of such interference include automobile and lawn mower ignition systems and small electric motors, as well

16 as powerful telecommunications relay equipment and radar.

The solution seems to lie with research being done by the pacemaker manufacturing industry to develop design standards which assure adequate shielding against electromagnetic interference from all sources, rather than warning signs or other schemes to eliminate exposure to electromagnetic fields," the specialist said.

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REFUSE — WHAT TO DO WITH IT?

What can we do with 11 million tons of municipal refuse each year? Bury it? Shred it? Burn it?

Recycle it? These are just a few of the alternatives open to municipalities throughout the state, says the State Health Department.

While activity in the past has been devoted primarily to getting rid of refuse in the most convenient, healthful and inexpensive way, the attitude these days is toward recycling or use of waste products.

"Resource recovery" is a term being used by environmentalists in the field of solid waste to encompass their efforts. Much research and action is underway to make possible the recovery of our once used resources.

Most of us are aware of recycling efforts in various fields. Aluminum and glass beverage containers are being collected and recycled. Waste paper is 'being reused. Some metals are being sifted out of refuse and used again. The time may come when you will be driving down the street in a car made partially from your recycled refrigerator, or maybe washing clothes in a machine which was once your kitchen range. It may seem farfetched, but it isn't impossible.

For every 100 automobiles manufactured today in the United States, 85 old ones are recovered and recycled.

Throughout Texas today, research engineers and scientists are trying to untangle the mass of solid waste which accumulates at fivel pounds per person each day.

In Houston, for example, a salvage company is reclaiming metal and paper.

At a plant in East Texas, compost is made through a process which uses ground up refuse and

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sewage sludge to produce an acceptable condition for the soil.

In Odessa, they are hoping to make the desert rangeland bloom by removing metals from municipal refuse, grinding the waste and tilling it into the soil to retain moisture and stimulate growth of vegetation.

An operation at Galveston is grinding up the city's solid waste, recovering the ferrous metal and spreading the milled refuse on the ground. A final cover of dirt will eventually be applied to the landfill.

Some research is centered toward burning combustible refuse as a fuel resource. And, glass bottles are being ground up for use in highway roadbeds.

By far the largest amount of solid waste in Texas is being covered up in sanitary landfill — a practice which in these days is being frowned upon since valuable resources are going unclaimed.

There will always be a need for some landfills, however, since not all wastes can be recycled.

Most constituents of solid waste — steel, aluminum, glass, rubber, paper — if separated and cleansed, could be used as easily as virgin materials and at great savings to our natural resources. For instance, 17 trees get the axe for every ton of paper milled Twenty percent of raw material requirements for paper is recovered from paper wastes, saving about 200 million trees per year. Savings of virgin materials is being realized through the recycling of other materials.

The fight against solid waste pollution isn't something to be left entirely to the government and manufacturers. Here are some things that you can do: —Use only returnable bottles.

—Don't buy products that have unnecessary packaging.

—Carry a litter bag in your car and boat. Empty it only in proper receptacles.

—Reuse paper bags, containers and plastic bags.

—Use your ashtray — not the car window. Better still, don't smoke.

—Flatten containers before discarding them to cut down on bulk.

—Help organize and participate in regular paper, glass and metal campaigns in your community.

LIFE BUSINESS BUCKS TREND TO CONCENTRATION While there has been a longtime trend toward the concentration of American business and industry in fewer and larger companies, life insurance has been a notable exception.

In fact, a special study of life companies during the ten-year period from 1960 to 1970 indicates that the business has remained highly competitive, with manta newer, smaller companie's growing at a faster rate than larger and older companies, according to the Institute of Life Insurance.

Who Is In The Study The study was made of 100 companies ranking in asset size from 6th to 105th in 1960. Included, were both stock companies, which are owned by stockholder's, and mutual kompanies, which are operated by managements elected by their policyholders. Here are some of the findings that emerged from the study.

Younger stock companies boosted their assets 141 per cent in the ten-year iaeiriod, almokt twice the overall industry increase.

Older, larger mutual companies increased their assets 52 per cent.

But the actual dollar increase in assets for the mutuals was 70 per cent more than for the younger stock companies.

Within the stock company category, the smallest companies in the study boosted their surplus funds (difference between assets and liabilities 174 per cent, compared with 28 per cent for the largest stock companies. For all U.S. companies, the increase was 77 per cent.

Premium Income Increased Premium income increased 112 per cent for all U.S. companies.

Older, smaller mutuals increased their premium income 149 per cent, compared with 89 per cent for older, larger mutuals.

During the period studied by the Institute, the number of corn• panics in the life insurance business increased by 25 per cent. In 1960 there were 1,441 companies. By 1970, the number had increased to 1,801.

The patterns of 1960-1970 may not necessarily indicate what will happen in the future.

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Death Claims Paid in December, 1975 TEMPLE, TEXAS DECEMBER 31,, 1975 Death Claim No.

Name

Lodge No

Location

Date of Admission

11975 Martha Bassin 11976 Lillie Psencik 11977 Lee Allen Martine

79 24 154

11978 Frances Batla 11979 Chas. Hejny (Charley Hejney) 11980 Jerome W. Vrana 11981 H. O. Halamicek 11982 Marie Blanar 11983 Walter V. Mikeska

160 5

10-15-36 12-14-13 2-25-64 7- 9-47 2-21-52 2-10-75 Corpus Christi 10-1-46 8-12-23 Cyclone 9-25-42 Fort Worth 2-19-51 3-10-58 10- 1-22 San Angelo Tioga 10-11-33

148 50 76 6

Blessing El Campo Wichita Falls Cottonwood

11970 11971 11972 11973 11974

11984 11985 11966 11987 11988 11989 11990 11991 11992 11993

Jos. W. Hejl Emma Raska James MeLemore Joe Roznovak, Jr. Alton J. Bartek, Sr.

Charles Emmett Moore Andy Kohutek Frances Mikeska F. A. Strittmatter Rosalie Elles Darrell Hay Pace, Jr. Edna Lane Agnes Dybala Emil F. Volelan Jason Thomas Krizan

47 107 25 29 47

154 175 24 154 153 175 92 67 20 6

1994 Tom Mynar 11995 Robert E. K'rnball

17 35

William E. Ripple Juanita Hundle Charles Sablatura Esta Dora Rambo Emilie Kalinec Marie Janovsky

49 94 58 79 20 33

11996 11997 1.1998 11999 12000 12001

12002 Lad Svetlik

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Seaton Floresville Ennis Taylor Seaton

6-29-43 8- 9-25 8-13-16 11-15-48 6-21-68 4-16-48 Fort Worth 12-11-44 Rosenberg 7-12-25 Cyclone Fort Worth 6-19-69 12-16-33 La Salle 11-26-73 Fort Bend 4-22-46 Fort Worth 10- 7-17 Schulenburg 3-23-37 Granger 3-31-71 Cottonwood 10- 5-73 6-11-11 Caldwell 1-24-46 Elk 10- 9-62 Rowena 4-18-74 Wheelock 7-14-66 6- 1-42 Columbus Corpus Christi 5- 6-63 12- 1-49 Granger Bleiblerville 11-13-34 11-21-47 Buckholts 12- 6-08

Date of Death

Age

11-19-75 11-11-75 11-20-75 11-12-75 11-24-75

83 89 38 51 46

11-17-75 11-20-75 9- 4-75

85 76 49

11-20-75 11-27-75

79 79

11-26-75 11- 9-75 11- 9-75 11-24-75

53 8 89 55

11- 3-75 10-29-75 10-30-75 11-10-75 11-16-75 10-30-75 12- 4-75 11-19-75 8-19-75 11-24-75

50 83 62 58 83 48 87 82 81 4

12-11-75 12- 5-75

84 52

11-27-75 11-14-75 11-17-75 12- 5-75 12-15-75 12:- 1-75

61 41 60 65 67 74

12- 2-75

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Certificate No.

386 A-6046 E-30392 C-9335 C-11318 C-63270 C-8848 A-&891 D-1065 E-450 E-20343 A-8557 C-1781 C-6922 C-153 A-9328 C-9971 M-42158 D-2306 B-3517 C-139 45105 B-939 10T-59437 D-1846 A-4047 B-1790 JT-50410 JT-59057 A-5137 C-8350 & 20T-28008 Pd-up 60635 E-36149 D-1019 W-29052 C-10415 D-163 C-9637 A-720

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

Fraternally yours, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

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V S TN1IC Wednesday January 7, 1076 ANSWERIine: ANSWERIine: There are There is no thousands and thousands of such thing as a safe cigaAmerican women busy en- rette. Many of today's joying life and unless they cigarettes are lower in tars chose to mention it, it would and nicotine than the ones be impossible to tell that smoked 20 years ago and are they have had breast surgery, therefore somewhat less American Cancer Society There are women like our dangerous, but there still is ÂŽ First Lady, Mrs. Betty Ford, A San Antonio housewife equipped to deal with the dis- who are certainly as at- no safe cigarette. Many people who thought they writes: "Two of the women ease because of discoveries tractive as ever.

Since so couldn't give up cigarettes in my family had breast can- made in the laboratory. For cer. I suppose this is my more information ask your many women are able to found they could with some secret fear--will I get it too?" local ACS office for a leaflet continue in their jobs, marry, help from their local AmeriANSWERIine: The fact that on progress in the cancer or keep on being important to can Cancer Society. their men and families, it Checking with the ACS is other members of your family fight. had breast cancer, does not would seem they have dis- the safest thing for you to necessarily mean that it will Question: "I had a small covered that mastectomy do. strike you too--but it does tumor removed that my phy- isn't important when commean that you should practice sician said was 'benign.' I pared with life itself.

A reader asks: "Is it possiMonthly breast self-exami- knew that that meant I was all nation and have regular right. But I'm curious: what is Question: "I am so confused ble to have cancer and not checkups by your physician. the actual difference between by the different types of be aware of it? My mother He might suggest some spe- 'benign' and 'malignant'?" breast surgery that I wouldn't was always fine and then one day she discovered a cial diagnostic tests. A ANSWERIine: The difference secret fear could keep you is an important one. A benign know what to do if I diS- lump in her breast that from having precautionary tumor seldom threatens life. covered that I had breast didn't even hurt. It turned Don't let it. It can grow in size, but it cancer. How could I decide out to be cancer." checkups.

ANSWERIine: Yes, most stays put and doesn't invade what is best?"

ANSWERIine: There is a forms of cancer can develop Question: "Can pipe smoking other organs. A malignant cause cancer?" tumor--cancer--keeps on grow- great deal of discussion "silently" without any sign ANSWERIine: A pipe smoker ing and it ultimately, spreads about breast cancer treatment of trouble or discomfort. is less likely to develop lung to other parts of the body. If but one thing is clear--it must But, the disease eventually cancer than a cigarette left untreated, the malignant be treated. Breast cancer smoker. However, the pipe tumor 'takes over' and normal just doesn't go away. Recom- appears -- it doesn't disappear "silently." That's devotee does run a greater tissue is doomed. mendations for the treatment why knowing the Seven risk of developing cancer of of breast cancer should be the mouth, throat, and even A student wants to know: "In made by the physician on an Warning Signals, having cancer of the bladder than the terms of numbers, how many individual basis only after regular health checkups and non-smoker. people will get cancer?" careful evaluation and diag- taking precautions like ANSWERIine: The ACS esti- nosis. The patient and monthly breast self-examiAn East Texas store manager mates that one in four people selected members of the nation are important. says: "I am 60, and all my or 53 million Americans now family should be thoroughly life I've been waiting to read living will eventually have advised by the physician A husband asks: "Is it all about the cure for cancer. cancer. In the 1970's there What has been accomplished will be some 6.5 million new about the proposed surgery right for my wife to do housevork? She was operin my lifetime?" cancer cases. The disease and its rationale. ated on for breast cancer ANSWERline: A great deal will strike in approximately A farmer wants to know: and I am afraid to let her do has been accomplished. First two out of three families.

"What do you mean by early anything." of all, in your youth there was no cancer research as we Question: "Isn't there a diagnosis of cancer? A NSW ER fine: Your wife's know it. There were no cancer program tp help women look What's early? The age of physician is the one to ask. drugs. Surgery and radiation all right Once he gives the OK, you after breast the person?" were not as sophisticated as surgery?"

ANSWERIine: Actually, it's might be glad to know that they are today. Leukemic ANSWERIine: Yes. It is the the age of the cancer that's housework can provide valuchildren were dying within important. An early cancer able exercise. In fact, it weeks and months of diag- Reach to Recovery program is one that has just begun to might make your wife feel of the American Cancer nosis, whereas todaY many of better to be taking care of them live disease-free for Society and it is designed to grow and is confined to the years. There was no diag- help a patient look her best place where it began. As things again. It's undernostic Pap test and cancer of and feel as much of a woman time passes, the cancerous standable that you might the uterine cervix was the as ever. Contact your local growth becomes bigger and be "afraid to let her do anygreatest cancer killer of ACS office for additional spreads to other parts of the thing," but think how much American women--but today information. body. That's when it is happier she might be to forthat tragic death rate has more difficult to stop. Most get about her surgery and go been more than cut in half. Mrs. H.L. writes: "I suppose cancers can be cured if de- back to her regular life.

The American Cancer Society tected• early and treated keeps informing the public of that I shouldn't complain promptly, A regular feature of this because I had a mastectomy newspaper prepared by advances as they occur. , One your American Cancer thing is clear from the ACS four years ago, and my health Society to help save your reports: there is a hopeful is fine. Nonetheless, I A reader insists: "I can't life from cancer. side to cancer. Many more wonder if a woman can ever give up cigarettes, so can P. o. Box 9863 Austin, Texas 78766 people are being cured today get used to having had this you tell me which one is a safe cigarette." and physicians are better operation?"

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members: Well, the new year is here, and the old year went out with a bang.

The New Year's Eve dance turned out to be the greatest of all in the history of our Lodge No. 74.

We had the lodge's ballroom over-

VtSTIffIC filled; around 750 people were there to enjoy the dance.

Brothers Mark Ratner, Steven Parrish, Bobby Charanza and Jimbo Hafner decorated the lodge with hundreds of balloons that were ready to blow off the old year.

Brother Rudy Ratner and Brothel. Mark Ratner worked all day with a tractor clearing off some of the additional grounds needed for our huge lodge. Brother Rudy Hafner also oversees and brings all of the refreshments and supplies for the lodge. We really appreciate all these members who are doing so much for the lodge; all this work has been donated.

Sister Mary Beam worked at the ticket office and in the kitchen; Brother Baker, Sister Julia and Brother Sam Albright worked in the kitchen also.

In the refreshment room Sister Edith and Brother George Charanza, Sister Erma Mathews, Brother Jimbo Hafner, Brother Jerry Blackstone, Brother John Dowden, Brother Jerry Michka, Sister Alice Hafner and Brother Phillip Naden worked very hard.

The music was furnished by the Centurions and, all in all, it turned out to be a great New Year's Eve celebration. Everyone had a, good time.

There were hundreds of guests from far and near, and, as usual, birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated along with the annual event. Brother Glenn Wilcox had his first anniversary; and I also found out that Rhoney Driskell is going to be married in February to Sandy SMith.

N I would like to make some corrections on some of the members' names who worked that I left out who decorated the lodge for the Christmas dance. They were Mary Beam, Leta Mae Langharn, Frances Parrish and members of the youth club. We do not, by" any means, want to leave out anyone who works for the lodge.

I have also just been informed that Sister Alice Hafner received a beautiful housecoat and Brother Rudy Hafner received a $50 cash certificate from the lodge as Christmas presents. Sister and Brother Hafner gave the youth club girls a volleyball and net, and the youth club boys a set of horse'shoes for Christmas. All of this is

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great; it is a symbol of lave for one another and, after all, that is all we get out of life — to make others happy and it will*, make us happy in return.

I do not want to leave out of this report that we had a dance on the 27th of December. The music was furnished by the Crockett Westerneers who really performed greatly. We also had a big 'crowd and everyone had a good time.

Sister Leta Mae Laugh= worked at the ticket booth. Brother V. A. and Sister Mary Baker worked in the kitchen and Brother Billy Boblik, Sister Erma Mathews arid Brother Phillip Naden worked in the refreshment room. Thanks to these wonderful members who do so much for the lodge.

We are all happy to know that Sister Linda Michka is out of the hospital and doing fine now, but we are saddened to hear that Brother Ray Michka will have to be admitted to the hospital. He is growing weaker and will have blood transfusions.

I almost forgot, Brother Chester Leediker, who has just become a member of our lodge, was in charge of having our New Year's Eve dance broadcast over Radio Station KIVY. Brother Leediker is employed as an announcer there. We really appreciate this and are proud to have him as a member of the SPJST. We of ,Dodge 74 are looking forward to having additional games for our youth and members. We are planning to have a horseshoe pitching club. All of you members interested call me at 544-8611, 5448200 or 544-7292, as far as work is concerned; there is always plenty of work to do around the lodge.

Sister Mildred Shmoldas and I have started cleaning up the old flowerbeds around the lodge building. We are looking forward to having it pretty because it beautifies the premises.

Well, I guess I had better close for this time. I hope all of you have a happy and prosperous new year. God bless all of you!

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas, Reporter —SPJST-

LODGE, NO. 174, ROCKDALE Dear Members and Readers: President Rudy Grossman called the monthly meeting and Christ-

20 mas party to order on Thursday, December 18th, at 7 p.m., at the VFW Hall.

The pledge of allegiance was recited. All officers were present.

Guests present were District II Director and Mrs. Vitek and Odell Farr.

William Taylor was accepted as a new member.

Motion was made and carried to raise Lodge 174 dues from 10 cents to 15 cents per month for members 16 years and older. Financial secretary dues were also raised as of January 1, 1976.

Election of officers for the coming year were held and they were installed by Brother Vitek.

President — Daniel Marek Vice President — Lambert Skubal Secretary — Florian Skubal Financial Secretary — Marcia Sulak Youth Leader — Zephyr Marek Reporter — Florian Skubal One delegate and one alternate delegate to the convention were elected.

The party followed with Santa Claus visiting the children. Sandwiches, chips and dips were served to all present.

Our next meeting will be held on January 15th at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Start the New Year off by attending your lodge meetings.

Fraternally, Florian Skubal, Reporter -3EUST--

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Wednesday, January 7, 1976

came to our lodge.

I, as your president, could not reach all of you good people who could not get in because my hands were full with other obligations.

We regret this very much, but wish to assure you that, next year, we will make more and better arrangements to try our best to please everyone again. If you hear of or know of anyone who feels let down because they were turned away on New Year's Eve, please convey our regrets to them because We do regret the circumstances and the crowd being bigger than we ever expected.

Special note to anyone who had a ticket and did not get in: please contact me in person and I assure you that we will work out a good arrangement to make you feel more than welcome at our lodge.

Again, from all the officers and members of our Lodge No. 177, we are hoping you all have a, healthy and good new year in 1976.

As soon as we can, we are going to continue the improvements to our lodge to make it better in everyway for you who made it possible for us to get off to a good start. From the beginning of the year we are working as hard as ever trying to please everyone. As of now, I must close and say we love all of you good people and your families.

Fraternally yours, Jerry Tomastik, President

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Dear Members and Friends: Here it is already the first week of 1976 and I hope everyone made it OK during the last week of 1975 and the first part of 1976. I do Want to thank everyone who has 'been at our big dances every weekend; and special thanks to the large crowd at our Christmas night dance. To top it all off, I really don't know how to fully express myself and for our working staff on our great New Year's Eve dance.

We are very sorry that we had to turn away many people. It was decided at our last meeting to sell only enough tickets so the people wouldn't have to stand around at this type of annual dance. We have done this to please everyone we could, but it was impossible to accommodate everyone due to the tremendous amount of people who

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ODDiL DOPISOVATELO TAIL VgELICOS Pile Anetika Houdkova Minnly tYden zem!ela v Ennis pant Ruzena Pouzarova, rodaeka z piseckeho kraje v jitirdch dechich Jeji zesnulY mantel byl moji maflunky bratranec. Byl vyuden ye stare vlasti pekatem, :len ge pa pki chodu sem nenatel praci neb neznal pomery a tee a take na pekat ske vYrobky nebyl takovy odbyt, prototie se vge Maio v domacnosti.

Musel tedy se venovat farmateni, ale pozdeji pracoval jako pekat pro pana Hugo gefeaka, ktery je nyni v Domove odpoeinku v Taylor.

Pani Pouzarove, zanechala nekolik nevlastnich deti a tet sve tti Zesnule ptejeme klidny spanek a pozestalYm vyslovujeme nati sonstrast.

Take jsem se doeetla, ze nove zvolenY vrchni soudce ye SpojenYch state, soudce John Paul Stevens ma tti dcery, z nicht jedna je provdana za krajana Edwarda Jedlieku a maji dye dcerky. Tedy nase krajany najdete vtude i ve Washingtonu D.C. v rodine na jednom z nej y yttich mist vlady teto zone.

Take jsem eetia, tie letos prime za 49 let jsme !deli trochu snehu na Var oce. Posiacint jsme pry mel' dva couly snehu v prosinci 1926.

Letos §tedrY den byl opravdu osklivy prg elo rely den a bylo sych ravo a citelne zima. Pry ram naprtel. pPes cold a pel dette a v ne= kterYch mistech i trochu vice. Dett` byl velmi vitanY neb cele leto nam neprtelo, jen dvakrat matt sprchlo a acme byla velmi yypra,h1a. Tak elovek nemete miti vteehno a musi bYt veleeen za tcn pottebnY &AUK, to ono?!

Take nate spolkova sestra Mary 8ilova me zaslala vYstfitek ktery obdrtiela od ptibuzne re stare, vlasti. ktery byl uveteinen v jednom jejich easopise. (11nnek je ,zajimavY proto, 'tie se tarn zminuji o natem Polka Festivalu v Ennis a citovali

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Nqchodoslovenske putovani (JANU KOZAKOVI) prichazime podzimni nebe je pine lehouCkych rukou divek vitr se ma neustupujeme mu /12 daleko za Kogicemi slyeime hueeni 2eleznienich trati sklipot vagene pomalu se bli2ime k pfekla naSich vzpominek (tva a ma neha) eierna nad Tisott v saltinku kde jednaly obe delegace jdeme po stejnych kobercich uz vime na starYch obchodnich stezkach znovu se rozS-umely jantarove hlasy kupcii (Ze stejnojmenne

tam firyvek z mall° dopisu ohledne toho reportera, ktery psal ten han !ivy Nanek a vtem e n skem v roce 1974. Tedy o nits zde v Texasu take jit davne vedi a snarl je to zajime.. larrek zaslala pani Marie Konraclova z Brna, ktera zde pted d yema iety byla na:ttevou it ptibuznych z Kartousovy rodiny. 0 tomto elanku me take psala ocera meho, bratranka v Brne, ktera (a jeji mantel tat) byla rozend v tdborskem kraji v echach a nyni .!sou na Moray& V sobotu 27. prosince mela v Ennis polffeb pani Anna Herzanova.

Politebni Wady byly v kapli ustavu Keever — a za fidasti ptatel a znamYch zesnule. Za Hlavni etadovnu mel proslov pan Nick Mor-

kterY promluvil Cesky a jistY kazatel (jmeno jsem zapomnelal mel tee anglickou. Nekolik pisni by le zapeno mezi nimi I Dvotakova "Going Home", jako na rozloueenou s krajankou, ktera byla Vidy dobrou Cetkou a vlastenkou a use Ceske podporcvala. Na htbitove oha keenici melt kratti proslovy.

Zase nam tedy odetla jedna, kterou jsme znali po dlouha leta. Na politeb piajely obe netete, pani Mhova. a pani Kutcherova a a Los Angeles, Cal. Ze.snula pattila k tadu 135 v Ennis a dloulia, 'eta a vtdy podporovala SPJST, kde jen mohla.

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NOVOROONt POJEDNANf Zase nam jeden rok ,ktery se psal 1975, aapadl do mote vetfast!, aby se nenavratil vice. Podeb ne tomu tak je i s terni natimi roIcy. Plynou nezastavitelne; mnozi by si ptaiI, aby potad byl l mladi; vidouce, jak postupem ptibYvanim tech roltd, jejich vYkon pracovni stave., se slabtim. Sily a energie ubYva., -atimco vedomosti ptibylo.

Snaha vettiny nas pracovitYch led nottivett, se resla vypomabat ze zaeatkit ye sve domacnosti, ve tkole, kde se kladly zaklady k tivotnim pottebnYm vecionlostern;, doptific•. valy to. co rodiee nemohli zmoci a dati, neb vYvoj (evoluce) se neza-. stavuje. To, co tines je pro nas no-, ye, zitra ut bude stare, nahrazene neeim jirtYnt. Co lidsky demysl vytvotil syym snativYm pternYtlenim, prospet vtude tam, kde shied! toho pottebu.

Rok 1975 na mnoha mistech se za •adil tarn, kde dejepisci budou psat udalosti rile sveho pezorovani. 1ude to takova smes, ze ktere si etendri budou moci vybrat die sv eh o vlastn h o rozumu ; posoudi 2;d.).-1) se vykonalo to, co se oeekavalo. (Main na mysli zlenteni tiivotnich potteb domacich a zaroveri celosvetevYch). eteme a slytime katiclodenne, kde ten slibovanY ad aalovan, kde ptibyva nemir

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zarniatnanosti, vice zlodinnosti, vi vyprahla 'em. Jak li g to bYva, ne- setkana i s p oleeenske. Tak si ka g ce narodnilio diuhu, merle uptim- kde toho dostali radio a jindy zase p orayslim, jak ten-dymrokem nosti a vice fal ge. moo. Z Victoria hlasili Best paled doma.ei a rodinny g ivot by byl, kdyCeti jsem v tyto dny v dennich vedy. by takova nalada trvala neustaie novinach z Corpus Christi, 'The Pied Vanocemi byl jsem zamest cely rok mezi llama Nikdy se. to Carer-Times", jak ekolaci jsou vy- nan taidenim poetovnich znamek, neskuteeralo neuskuteaui, problravi v jidle, ktere je podavane a ktere jsem nakupoval na poetach od tog e lidstvo v torn suterti nebylo upravovand ye .tkolnich kuchynich roka 1960. Jczdil jsem act jedne ani vychovane. a hned na to dark poukazy, kde se PoSt y ke druhe a hledal znamky, Sobectvi a lakota po mamonu je PaYtve. a pry jedna etvrtina jidel- ktere mi schazely do osmi rodnikti. hluboce zakotenena ye veech poko Lien zasob jite nazmar uo odpatka. Upravil jsem celkem osm knigek, lenich.

Pen& potad chybi na y eechno to albuniu, pro deli, vnuky, pravnuPdforoval jsem milohokra.a. pottebne i merle pottebne, tak se ky a vnueky, aby men po me ne- to nemo zvitatko projevuje radost a musi zvygovat dari z majetku. Le- j akou pamatku. Vymenil jsem si daveru, kdyg je nakrrneno a pohlatos se udelal novY majetkovy od- innoho vanodnich a novorodnich zeno neg kdya hladne, odkopnute a had. Zachytlo to skoro pal mesta, blahaptani s terni, kteii na mne bite. takge my vgichni kteii bydlime v jig nezapominaji na ktere i ja nezaDariove formulate byly rozeslapunitnani. Na vanoeni obed jsem rd pog tou. Z Austinu se oznarauje, ni dasti mesta, rase dame od 50 do 100 procent jsou zvYeeny na byl pozvan k deed Anidce a jejimu Ze bylo 2,5 miliona balieka oosahuji mestske a kolni yydani. Tyto da- mangeli Roy Peal. Kdy g jsem tam clan z jmu rozeslano do jig ne musi bty zapla.ceny do 31. led- dogel( je to jen nekolik krokii pies ni east'. Texasu k vypineni. Tato rid, 1970 Kola to nezaplati, je mu tadu domka), u g to tarn veechno east je pry, ze 84 milionti baliekti venalo, jak v kuchyni, tak v ,jidel- rozeslanYch dne 26. prosiince 1975 ptipoditana p oLuta a arak z din g -nychpez.Kdot jisedoby ne, kde v kratkosti byl za,so- do y eech padesati state teto zeme. nezaplati, tak ten majetek mate ben saanYmi vygivnymi jidly.

Tyto formulate musi byt vypineny bYt prodan ye vetejna draabe. Da- nam veern chutnalo; netteba, pi:- a odeslany Internal Revenue Serle noviny upozornovaly, ge podle fe porninat. Mimo dcmatich hostite- vice do 15. dubna 1976. deralliiho zakona se nejniarsi plat la jsem se piivitali s jejich syneth LJ jsern to zase protahl, tak kon a rodinkami. Teri star gi jejich syn eim s ptanim veem lidem &bre avyguje n 20 tenth na hodinu.

Mesto Corpus Christi die odhadu Sam a mangelka Sue ma dva chlap vale, mnoho zdravi a zdaru do buueinenern letos vzrostlo z 200 tisic cc, Shawn 7rokii, Scott etyti ro- doucna ebyvaael na 216 tisic obyva.tel, cog ky a bYvaji v Houston, Tx. MladVaS spolubratr je jen 2 procenta. Zde je take Irina M syn Patrick ma. jednu dcereeku John Stage. —SPJSTho lam nezamestnaneho. Texito lid Ann (5 rokti) a bYvaji zde v Corpus KROU2EK tESKtCH tEN V je vydrgovan z darn tech, kteii jsou Chirsti. Ptivezli si sebou i aveho roDALLAS schopni je platit. Mnozi nedbaji na ainneho mazlika, psika Duchshund, Nag e vanoCni veselice se nam moo jit si praci a spolehaji se jen na ktery je dobry haidad a opatrovnik Hned se nechtel Sc mnou pekne vydaiila a snarl nikay nebylo dobroeinnost v nezamestnini. jen co chvili ptig el mne tolik lidi piitomno jako letos. CelPres tytc stavajici pomery, oboaa.hat .podival se na nine; Oka kern ptielo 57 elenek a 13 hostel: chodnici si chvalili velkY prodej jsem na 'nej mluvil, ale on vidy pani Ella Nachtigalova, (dcera sesnahromadeneho zbo g i. Nejvetei odbyt nieli cletske iiraaky a luxusni s nedaverou ode -gel. Kdyg jsme by- try Nesudove az z Kalifornie), paveca. Mnohe police zastalY vyprazd li po *tie, sklidilo se ze ni Pam Podhraska (snacha sestry nene. OkrasnY balici papir a gumo- stolu, tak on se jen toeil a eekal, Podhraske) pani Barbara Lindberg (dcera sestry Vlkove), pani Alice y e balonky zmizely nadobro v mno- jestli se na nej nedeho dostane. ha ouchoucen. Ve*M3Cla vanotaiiho Kdyg jsem ho tat' pozoroval, tak Janiekova (evagrova sestry Podhra nakupu pry byla placena hotovymi mi napadlo, ge bych si ho mei skis ), pani Clara Krueger a pani penezi. Naval lidu v obchodcch sjitatelit. Doeel jsem z ohYvaci svet Wallace, pak te g Patricia Parmobyl rekordni a ani celodenni data nice do kuchyne a tekl Aniece o va (dcera sestry Rose Parmove) : kterY se snesl nad na gim mestem kousek moraelho masa. On jak to take panove Kalich, Bubak, Janeea zanechal nam zde 1,60 palce vo uvidel a mite]. v me ruse, talc hned ka, Zvolanek, Skotak, a A. Vrla. pc tom chna-aul a ja mu dal jegte (-1 3a nakup nepterueil. Byl to jeden druhY a tteti kousek. Kdy g jsem Celkove, sum, ci podet byl 70 lidi a to ug je hodne lidi! Musim &tez tech nejveteich deet'a, kterY jsme dostali v poslednich gedesati dnech. se z kuchyne vratil do obYvaci svet- nt, 2e jsme opet ptibraly d ye noKupujici nemohli ani najlt dost nice, tak pfieel za mnou, chtel se y e alenky: sestru Rose Urbanovou mista, kde by mohli umistit vozid- reavlit a jeho nedavera zmizela. ktere, se sem do Dallas ptistehovala avot mel jsem rad o- ze Smithville: Tx. pis smrti sveho lo. Ta -inflate mnohYm pomohla, Celt' maj g choeena zvitatka, ptactvo a him,- mangela, a sestru Frantieku Beeva ale nam starYin pensistam, kteti ene deft Pohled a &meat tovou a2 z Portland, Oregon. Obis g ne nezka gijeme r ug ettenYch zasob, ekodi, g slova, ktera nas mezi nas srdeene vitame ptaly pove'del vice ne ag to bola nestoji penize a piece je tak mak, Mel jsem velkou radost z toho po lidi, aby je opvidali na pattienem byehom si, aby se jim libilo v nagem Kroulku. Nyn1 tedy mime sto ttebneho deete dne 24. prosince mist& Doha vanodni sbli guje lid vie elenek. Rady jsme videly tolik resByl to opravolovy nejen et(lrY ve- nisi kterakoliv jina doba roeni. ter, ale cely den, kdy se zavlaaila Vymena &leaf), ptatelske rodinne ter plitomnYch a hosty zveme, aby ptieli zase. Sestra Houdkova pfivi-

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Ve sttedu 7. ledna 1976 tala dlenky v Kroutiku, ktere nejakY eas mezi nami nebyly a mezi terrific) patti sestry: Tuna a L. Pavelkova, Stranska, E. Cechanova a Steinerovit.

Maly jsme pekne ozdobeW stromeek a darky pod nun ktere sestry si vymenovaly mezi sebou. Sestra Lydia Kartousova si vzala na starost stoly a ty hezky ozdobila dervenami bcbulky podzimnich kefil a bylo to svateeni. Diky.

Sestra 6ebestikova ptedetla protokol z posl, dni schaze a sestra R. KoPeekovit podala zprivu pokladni. Tea sestra Zvolankova sciellla kolik mame pen& na ruce v cestov nim fondu. Pak sestra Noskova piedetla dopisy, ktete obdraela od sester, ktere nernohly Wt pkitomny a sice od sestry Rideny Novikove at z Ogdan, Utah, ktera poslala vaned ni pozdrav 'dem dlenkam a pkildila atedra penetiita dar jako nahradu, tie ji zasilame vzpominkove a narozeninove listky a take si zapravila elenske poplatky na nekolik rola dopfedu. Sestra Anna KingoYa zosiala perreaitY dar lake svilj Ptispevek na ho gteni, jelikoi nyni ma takove praeovni hodiny, ae nemale vykonat svou povinnost jako hostitelka. Take pteeten pozdrav od sestry Koriakovske z Taylor, od sestry Elly Barto gove (ktera jest po operael a snad se uzaravuie) a od sestry Ba/ejoye, ktera take byla na operaci a nehou. V gem nameWm pfejeme uzdraveni a atedram dircum srdedne diky za, podpofeni Kroutiku.

Tea podin navrh, aby se dalo nee° na vanoani veselici na sokolov na ene 14 prosince a sestry povolily sumu $35.00. Tea rrnohe sestry darovaly dary sestte Toberne na vanoani nadilku veteramim v mist ni nemocnici Sestra Steinerova by la pdadana aby Jew se dverni ses train! prohledla knihy Krouaku, jak vyaaduji stanovy a tato ochotne pfijala Ward. Take byly sestry potiadany .aby se do pli gti schilze naueili nazparnet‘ Pledge of Allegiance, CM pfinahu vernosti americke viajce. nebot` tat. se bride vady pted schazi odialcava.t Sestra Houdkova oznamila, tie ses tra Write Pavelkova se vzdava a yeho afadu jako tajemnice, coa isme nerndy slygely a take ji bylo podeko Yam pfedsedkyni za jeji dobre a pective sbtaby pro dobro Kroutiku.

Sestra 6ebestikcva se uvolila zastupovati ten atad ati, do mesice

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dubaa, kdy se budou konat volby a zvolj se nova tajemnice. Dekujeme sestke Sebestikove za ochotu.

Zazpivaly jsme tem setram, ktere magi v prosinci narozeniny a pkaly vge dobre i nadate. Jsou to sestry: C'echanova, Sparksova, Lin da Kartousova, a Barfieldova. V mesici leclnu budou mit tea narozeniny sestry: Betty Jean Bellova, Kathy Pottkotter, L. Pavelkova, H. Vrlova ml., Houdkova, H. Parmovi, Emma Pavelkovk Valdfkova, Tupa, Fitzova, Balejova, Rose Westova, M. Stranski.

Jelikoz katicla sestra pfinesla k obedu, mely jsme vaeho pine stoly na co si elovek yzporanel, mohl tam najit. Maly jsme gunku, kterou darovaly sestry Curryove. a Dirkxova a mime toho naktere pflnasty smaaena kutata, salaty, mono niky a peelvo Oahe druhu, take opravdu se mel kaidk dobte. Diky vgem. Po °bade se rozdavaly dar ky, ktere si sestry vyrneriovaly na Vance a pak se odevzdala pakna deka, kterou pro nas zhotovila jiti pa nekalikate sestra Marie Kopeakova a doma si ji nesla sestra Huckova., Mimc deky bylo mnohOpeknach darka, ktere byly rozdeleny mezi ostatnimi sestrami, take ve • selosti bylo dost. Take .sestra M. Kopedkova zhotovila asi 12 pol gtafa ;sofa pillows, ktere prodivala a Cast z Who dala do cestovniho fondu. Jegte nesmim zapomenouti podekovati sestte Libby Sloyakeve za NT S/tend domaci vino, ktere nam darovala, abychom mohly si ptipIt na zdravi do Noveho roku.

Sestra Tupa podekovala za vgech ny listky zaslane ji a za navatevy bahem nemoei.

Dary do kasy daly sestry: Novakova. Xingeva, Stranska (namIsto posilani vanoenich listka) a Tupa; Steinetova na ucteni pamatky zes nula maminky a teti jeji tetieky Malikova; Valeikova, Huckova, Kan krlikova, manaele Skotakovi a Gav reaus. Pak do cestovniho fondu spely sestry: M. Kopeakova (vatetiek z deky a pol gtaiii), Foitova, E. Payelkovii, Podhraska, Sparksova, A. Oechanova, Huckova, a pi. Nachtigalova. Hostitelky pro prosinec by ly scatty: E. Pavelkova, L. Pavelkova, Schweizerova, Pfikrylova, Ke brlova a Pettikova. Diky v gem za. obslahu.

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to bych chtela podelcovati za vae, co sestry behem roku 1975 vykonaly pro nas spolek a v g em sestram, kte re me byly napornecny a podpotily moji snalia udrtiet naaa Krouaek stela aesk • , jak si to vady ptala nag e zesnula zakladajici elenka a prvni ptedsedkyne Dolli Stranski.

Hleciane mile sestry si to uddett jet hodne dlouho a tim nejlepe uctirne jeji pamatku. Na ge pfiati schaze se bude konat as tteti dtvr tek v lednu, je 15. ledna a teti nezapemerite, ae od ledna 1976 scha ze zadnou lined v 10:30, at je t tam alenek, kolik chce. Vezmete to tedy laskave na vedomi a pkijd`te zavdas.

Tak no, shledanou 15. ledna v 10:30 hodin rano na sokolovne. Mejte se dobfe.

Andka, Houdkova, SPJST —

DALLAS. TEXAS

Mena pane redaktore!

Jestli budeme mit misto ye Vestniku, ptala bych podekovat vgem tern. kteti darovali penize pro eterany v dallaske Veterariske nemoenici na vanoani darky.

Odevzdala jsem $56.00 Jmena arca: Koruaek eeskach zen, a ptatele: John Slovak, Andka, Hemzal, R. Kopeeek, A. Janeeka, F. Curry, A. Cechan, M. Nemec, M. StranskSa H. Vrla, stare!; A. Pkikryl J. Kankrlik, Anealca Houdkova, J. Gavreau, A. Koza, M. Dusek, B. Valdik, M. Nesuda, B. Tupa, L. Pavelka, A. Zvoietnek, C. Kebrle, M. Pettik. R. Urban ,A. Steiner, B. Kalich, F. Baleja, H. Vrla, Jr., S. Potiska, K. Omalina, M. Toberna.

Doufam, 2e vg iehni mall radost na Vanoae a r.teji v gem dobre zdra vi v navem rote 1976.

S pozdravem Marie Toberna

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Ueme se cvesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce prvni — Lesson No. 1 We feel that we progressed rather far in last year's 32 Czech lessons. We hope these lessons are of great benefit to our readers. Of course, nothing is worth learning unless we put what we learn into practice. With this lesson, we are starting our series all over again.

For those of you interested, clip these lessons and keep a handy file of them for quick reference. — Editor. eski abeceda — The Czech alpha bet.

The Czech language has one of the most phonetic alphabets of all in the Indo-European languages of the world. There are thirty one characters plus q, x and w which are used only in foreign words. The letters of the Czech alphabet are patterned on the Latin alphabet which has been expanded by the use of diacritical marks, called earka, kroutek a Meek to create additional sounds.

The following is a list of the Czech letters that represent separate sounds in the language: Letter — Approximate Pronunciation in English. a — a as in fathe-, short sound a —a as in father, long sound ▪ — as in ball c is as in cats eh as in church d as in dog d d' d as in dew (pronounced l'dYno") not "do" e — as in led

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—ye as in yes f — f as in fat g g as in good h h as in hat ch — No English equivalent: eh as in German machen, Bach.

Pronounced neither h nor k, but between the two.

— y as in money i — i as in gasoline j y as in yet k — k as in kitty 1 — 1 as in melon m — m as in man n n as in nap — n as in canyon o o as in omit o —6 as in bowl p —p as in cap q — Found only in foreign words.

Pronounced in Czech like kv ✓ — Rolled r somewhat like Spanish r — No English equivalent s s as in sand — sh as in shot t t as in utmost t` t` as in tube (pronounced tyoob) u — u as in boot u as in rude ✓ v as in vice w — Found in foreign words only: pronounced like v x — Found in foreign words only; sometimes replaced by. Its y — y as in money — ee as in beet z z as in zoo z as in azure The sounds given in English words are only approximations. In the next lesson the Czech alphabet will be used in Czech words with approximate pronunciation riven in English.

Get your friends or pa-ents to help you with the pronunciation.

Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a re gular time each week for the study of these lessens.

Read the followin g poem together, and see if you can tranlate It. NA POLI Je taro. tito se zelena.

Vde vyjeli do poll.

Po velikem lanu huei motory.

Vlaiieji pole Seji oves. eeeera oseji celSr Ian. Traktor lede r10 poll, Ora na poll.

Ora, vlaci, seje, seee, (What new words do you see above? Find out their meaning).

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CHLEB Z MORSKEHO DNA V poslednich letech se y e svZ•te vedle dolnivani vesmiru a atomoveho y yzkuniu zaeina boutiive roz vijet dalg i velka vedecka Oblast — 'Oakum moil. Moiska hladina je devetkrat vetSi net alesie. More mute utivit Meet miliard lidi. Vzni knou rybi farmy a farmy motskych ias. U lidi se vyvinou vlastnosti po dobne rybim. Nerostna bohatstvi na ma:skein dne mohou zajistit pottelme prfimyslove rudy na nekolik staleti. V oceanech je budouc nost lidstva. * * Ltclstvo se pokou'Si o navrat tam, odkuo vyNo pied miliony 1ety do hlubi.n svetoOch Prvni obyva tele se prave zabydluji v podmotskSrch stanicich. V docich se dokon euje tada ponorek nova generate, ktere vysttidaji batyskafy a podmotske lodi typu ALVIN, jejicht pc mood nentiklad Ameridane nalezli rote 1966 ye Sttedozemnim pohiO.ovanou pumu. Na prknech konstruktern jejiz dokondena flotila asi 5C exotickS7ch ponornSTch lodi. sto z Asi 400 vyzkumnSTch lodi nich bylo dukont:eno v poslednich tiech letech — kiTtuje svetova mote, aby propatraly motska dna a zpitiob tivota v oceanech. KoleM vSech kontinentu, do vgclalenedl, kde hloubky dosahuji a g 200 metro, hledaji plyn a naftu stovky vrtnYch veal.

Motska plocha tvoti d ye ttetiny povrchu zemekoule o jednu jeji ttetinu nyni zaeina lidstvo bojoovat. Vadyt` strava z moil, by ugivila desetkrat vic lidi ,net tije na svete dnes. A zasoby medi na motskern dne by stably krSrt pottebu na nejblitS1 dva miliony let. Zasoby naf ty pod vodou ce odhaduji na 100 miliard tun. Ji g dnes se brousi diamanty vyte g ene a mote u birehu Jihoafricke republiky a zpracovava cinova ruda vyteacna z moti u thaj skYch btehe. Z Toldjskeho zalivu teti Japonci katdorodne deset miIlona tun gelezne rudoy. A to ut nehovotime o naftovSich polich u texaskSrch a venezuelskYch btefnl Budoucnost motskeho vSrzkumu vgak dnes urduje hrozba hladu, problematicke vyhlidky na wSrtive. prudce se mnoticiho lid stva. Podle zpravy Zernedelske organisace OSN se stale prohlubuje propast meat rychle rostoucim poetern obyvatelstva za rok 1966 dinil ptirustek 70 milionil lidi — a produkci potra

re sttedu 7. ledna 1976 yin. Na polovinu vteho lidstva 'deka smrt hladem.

Reteni nabyizi mote: akvakultury. Jig po tti stoleti se sklizeji na francouzskem a japonskem itstkiee a mutle, v USA„ Aust ralii a Anglii se rozvinul rozsahlY "pramysl nstkic", krabi farmy u Finpin mai pros sto tisic etvereenich metra --- to vtechno vtak slougi labugnikam, ale nemtt ge zahnat svetovY hlad. Neutitil by ho ani prudleY vzrast rybolovu. Organicka produkce svetovYch moil — tedy nave zrozene bytosti — se adhaduje na 40 miliard tun rodne.

Rome se vylovi asi 50 milionti tun ryb, i kdyi se v poslednich deseti le tech vYlov zdvojnasobil. Rybolov vta,k neni nic jineho nag lov. A stej ne jak ntusel pravekY diovek po malu nahrazovat lov planovitYm zemedelstvim a chovem dobytka, tak Mini take moderni rybne hospodetstvi investovat do akvakultur.

Ukolem dne Jo nalezt takove givotni formy, letere by v nejkrath moine dobe yyprodukovaly ro nejvice bilkovin. Prasaty ,drtibe gi a kravami moti mohou laYt napilklad bt'zabratlovci v mokskYch hloubkien, kt"h do,thuji delky pies metra. PodmotAti yYzleumnici poda li zpravy o velkYch pocirnotskYch vyvYt'enireach a prolaklinach, kde mohou gft dodnes neznama zvitata.

Vella! nadeje vzbuzuje Indicky ocean, jehog mohutna, bilkovinna vrstva obklopuje zpola vyhladovele obyvatelstvo. Je mnoho problem& Vetgina iidi no, pobtegi Perske•• ho zalivu dodnes naptiklad neji potravu z mote. Skupina pota.peett vedend Jacquesem-Yves Cousteauem vgak prave v techto oblastech nalezla na motskern dnu azemi, kt era byla do (talky nekolika kilometr0 "porost14" motskYmi giioeiehy tak, ze se podobala lesu. A je-li zabranou konzumace motskkeh givoeicha jejich chut", Amerieti vedel pod vedonim Oregonske statni university nalezli zpasob, jak dat kterekeli z more vylovene potrave gadouci chut "Chovatele yenta asi nein:dent spokojeni", kekl jeden z vedetl, 'ale Easy chutnaji prave tak, jako nejjeinnejAi vopkovf,, salAm." podmotske farmy budou obsluho van, malYrni pohyblivYmi motskYlni &Any a miniaturnimi ponorkami. Nad jejich givotem button bdit te/evizni zatizeni MohutnA, nuklearni enereil poltanena eerpadla budon pfesavat an potravu bohatou

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vodu z hloubok do vYte nologenych ukazaly zy ukove pfistroje na meterybich farern. Rust podvodni fauny ni hloubky podstatne ni gti hlubia flory podpoti chemieka "umela, nu neg lano s olovnici. Ukazalo se, hnojiva"., ze zvuk •odra geji nesmirna. inno g Pet CousteauevYch oceonauta -stvimalYchvniu,plakton to piny mesic v Illoubco pies sto kteil vytvafeji tlustou vrstvu... meat. Mnotio pokusii a testa po• Rada projektil se u g rozbehla. tvrdilo, ze Cloy& mage it v tiako • Americand staveji pramyslove povYren komorach pod vodou mneho norky pro pet lidi, ponorky pro naf dni a tYdnit. Mezi poslednimi byl tovy prianysl, zabYvajf se projektestovan tYin britskYch namotnika tern "Sealab III", yYzkumnou pov hloubce 800 metro. Kaplan Geor norkou pro 28elennou posadku. V go Bond je pkeesvedeen, ge lide mo- Oernem muri pracuji sovettti fedhou pracovat dva dny v hioubee el v pcvnYch pod ynotskYch budo400 metric prtimerni bloubka Nraeh, Francouzi operuji ye stkedoje asi 800 metal. zemnim a Rudem moil, Hoiand'ane Zajimave pokusy provadel pied a Anglitane staveji ponorkr pro deseti lety Holand'an dr. Kyistra. nattove firmy, dokonce i v NSR Nechal zviiata vdechovat vodu. Je- vydavaji na p odmotsky prtizkum den ze psa tak vydi gel pit givote 255 miliona marek rodne. nekolik hodin, \Wei veil, ge tento Ve srovnani napiiklad s vesmirproblem se da aspetne dote git. 0- nym yYzkumem jde vtak stale o vAern mnohem te gti neg dychani se nieotne ?!astky. Pohmitka oro rozzda problem ja kudr get pod vodou voj °et:analogic je hurnanni — zistelesnou teplotu .Bude asi nutno kat vice vY givy. Mohou ji udem vytvoiit rybiho eloveka, eloveka se dnes realizovat jen ty sta gy, jejichg studenou krvi. Vedei se domnivaji, obyvatele nedostatek potravin nege Casty dlouhY pobyt pod vodou pocit'uji. Zviti= vi lidska soudrgnost, rouge zpiisobiti, ge jig v roce 1990 a pochopenI pro jine? Rozbehne se potapeei v budou mit nekte oceanologie do Silly, jaka je potteb studeneu krev. Ne, to neni uto na? Zda se, ge je za pet minut dva pie. Prvni "inutanti" byli objeveni nett. jig dnes. Francisco Figueroa z maZaslal Karel Sicner PJ STnilske university pctkal mokskeho ehlapee. Byl ttinact let start', ye' gil asi 70 kilometric a velmi Apatne Vefainu sveho givota stravil v moil. Tento chlapee, znal rychly Start, zaplaval stometrovy imek jen za pet vtefin za 52 'vtetinovYin svetovYm rekordem., Dnetnimu eloveku musi jet*, stale pomaliat technika. Dodnes jests nemame pfirueni navigO.ni piistroj jehog pornocci by potapee naptiklad nalezi zpateeni eestu k podmotskemu obydli ze vzdalenosti nekolika set metro. Vhloubce dvou set metrit je jiz velke Vedu a techniku oeekavaji v bloubktich oceanic obrovske NrYzkumniky pteleyapuji nave a noye objevy. Objevili naptiklad z yukovY kanal, kterY obepina polovinu zemekoule Jestli ge se v male hloub ce u jig niho austraiskeho pobtegi provede detonace, zvuk se /iti fftirnasobnou rychlosti reaktivni stihaeky kolem Mysu (litre nadeje, u rovniku klesa do hloubky 8800 inetrft a ()pet dochazi a g k potterBermtid,ich.Sioe na stare kladine, ale o to s vent chuff kove za.kladne USA se pPedstavily viderlskemu obeeenstvu elenDlotho bylo zahadou I tzv. dvoji-ky olympilskeho vYberu CSSR ve sportounl to dno, ktere matlo namotniky a gymnintice. Na snimku Iva Fouskova z Prerybafe. Na jistYch mistech v rnoti,hy

S isnielkon Po "eeskosloveriske viasti Starodavna obchodni stezka z Prahy na sever do Luiice a ieka Labe — konkretne brod pies ni — byly pRinou vzniku mesta Roudnice. Mista pied piivozem, jeni byl v mistech dnaMho mostu, se stab° meznikem dlouheho putovani obchodnika a pocestnich, vhodnim pro jejich odpo4inek i pro vimenu zboii.

Brod pies ieku se stab 'i strategickim bodem, kteri bylo tieba vojensky zajistit. Proto na piihodnem ostrohu nod fekou vznika jii na issvitu naiich dejin dieveni hrodek, ze ktereho postupnimi piestavbami a piistavbami vznild dneini zamek. Ctrnacte stoleti piineslo vzkvetajicimu mostu mimaiadny stavebni rozvoj. Pozdeji valeae pohromy a poiary znaene poikodily vybudovane mesto. Tak, jak sla staleti doznalo mesto opet stavebni rozmach. I v prvni polovine 18. stoleti vzniklo zde nekolik *var. nych pamatek.

Teprve v polovine 19. stoleti nestaZi mestu vymezeni prostor.

Obec se roziiiuje vlivem novodobeho podnikani. V rote 1850 se buduje ieleznice a nadraii.

Byla-li viak druha polovina 19. stoleti v Roudnici chucks na mimoiadne any v oboru vitvarnem, pak vznikla cilym ruchern narodne osvobozeneckim a kulturne politickim. Na zamku jako syn zdejiiho archivare se narodil a sve mladi profit pozdejii universitni profesor dr. Max. Dvoiak, umelecki historik svetoveho y ehlasu. Z viznamnich naiich maIlia zaZatku 20. stoleti se tu naroctil Otakar NejedlY, profesor umeni vitvarnich Akademie v Praze. West° se iidilo svimi prakticko-existenCnimi potiebami a rostio beinimi stavbami. Ai po druhe svetove voice, kdy se zmenil spoleZenski fad, se zacina v mnoha piipadech zmeniovat rozdil mezi velkirni a malyrni !nasty. I Roudnice nechce zustat pozadu — roziiiuje tovarny, sidIiite, kulturni a. sportovni zaiizeni.

Zajiifuji a 'restauruji se hodnoty minulosti. Vybudovala se zde z *ale obrazarny A. Svagrovskeho galerie vysoke arovne s vlastni budovou, krasne adaptovanou z *vale jizdarny. Vypracovane asana4ni a regulaEni Many daliiho zvelebovani a rustu mesta i jeho smele kulturni plany sved4i o snaze vyniknout tu nad prattler. A za mirovich podminek jsou tyto snahy zceta realizovatelne.

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Pojecham si pro ni v nedeli, aby o torn viichni vedeli, (:aby o tom viichni vedeli.

Ja tam svou panenku nenecham, a ja si tam pro ni dojecham, (:a ja si tam pro ni:) dojecham.

Mej me, maj Jeniau, mej me rad, koupime si spolu vinohrad, (:koupime si vinohrad.

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Kde byl pohiben sv. Metodej? „Metodej le2i y e y elikem ehramu maray skOm, na leve strane y e zdi za oltdPem smite BollorodiOlcy ..." „Prologielcd legenda bulharska" J12 pfedchozi generace na gich odborMica roroantickych nad gencd si kladly otdzku a pokou gely se na ni odpovedet kde bylo sidlo prv,niho morayskeho arcibiskupa sv. Metodeje. Pdtralo se Ito miste poslednlho odpoeinku verozvesta, ktdry byl spolu se svym bratrem Konstantinern-Cyrilem povoldn r. 863 na Velkou Moravu kol2etem Rostislavem, aby zde hldsal a upeylioval ktesfanstvi.

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Sv. Cyril a Metodej y e zpodobeni J. Koh lera dej uloien, jak se pra y ! v jedne staroslovenske legencle: „Zesnul v rukou kne21 v gesty den mesIce dubna v O•er' indikci roku gest tislc tti sta dev ,adesat tti od stvoranf sveta (tj. 6. dubna 885).

Ueednici jej ulozili do rakve a vzdali mu clustojne pacty; smuteeni obtady vykonali latinsky, •ecky a slovansky a pochovali jej ve ,stolienfm chrdinu.

Druhou a posledni zpravou c mist g , kde jsou pochovany Metodojo y y ostatky, je, zminka v tzv. „prologicke legende bulharske", podle nf2 se hledal chram Bohorodieky, v ndmi pry byly telesne pozustatky uloteny „ve stone" pa 'eve strand za oltdtem.

Pokusme se nyni struene ,sledoy at jednotlive pokusy o rorte genf teto otazky.

Vzhledem k tomu, 2e od eas y Dalimilovych Id do poloviny 19. stolen ptevlddal nazor, to velkomora ysky Velehrad je toto2ny is dnegnfm velehradskym kld g terem u Uherskeho Hradi g td, byl onen ldlavnf chram mora ysky hleddn tam. V roce 1862 se zatalo patrat jak ye vlastnf bazilice, tak v ,nedaleke k,apli zvane Cyrilka, avgak bezvysledne, a badatele obratili poedtkem na g eho stolen svou po-

zornost ke kostelu sv. Michela v Olomouci. Ale ani zde se nepodafilo ziskat ddkazy o existenci biskupskeho sidle Metodejova a dsill nekolika nad gencrt nenalezlo girgf odezvu. Ani ustanoveni z y lagtnf archeologicke komise v roce 1903, kterd mg la pdtrat po svetcovd hrobe, problem nevytegi1o.

V te2e dobe se zataly gitit v okoli Chtibskych vrchd povtisti, 2e na hradisku sv. Klimenta u O•v gtiman stay& klater „ternych mnichd" se slovanskou liturgil, zalo2eny z vale knf2ete Rostisl•va pro solunske bratry, a 2e pravO tam bylo jejich sidio, kde Metodej zii, kazal a byl pohtben za oltatem tamniho chramu, vsede, jako prosty mnich, bez jakychkoliv insignif sve hodnosti. Nelze se proto divit Robertu Cechmankovi, ktery r. 1905 vykopal v kne2igti svatoklimentske kaple lidske kosti, 2e bez vahanf oznaeil za verozvesto yy ostatky, a kou,sek dteva, jen2 je pro ydzel, za zbytek biskupske berly. Odborny antropologicky posudek o 45 let pozd gji vgak lame ukdzal, 2e jde o kosti nejmend etyt jedincd, polabenych zde nekdy ye 13. a 14. ,stoletf, nemluve o zlomcich kosti zvi•ecich.

Obdobneho staid jsou 1 kosti a ndlezy datujici zbytky kostela objeveneho v roce 1931 v Zarazicich ,na Morave, kter9 byl te2 myine oznaten za „katedrdlu a metropoli sv. Cyrila a Metoda". S nezdarem se setkdvaly i dal g f domnele objevy Metodejova chramu hrobu •na rfiznych mistech Moravy. K vytvoreni omylu stdeilo mdlo, n•pt. u Stupavy obyeejne skalnate podlo21, ktere ne povrchu vytvdtelo domnele kostelnf zdklady.

Pti patranf po ,s ydtcove hrobu doglo dokonce i na ptIpad osoby ze Stupavy, kterd „puzena sny a vidinami" sama zahdjila v roce 1932 vyzkum v lose u Osvetiman. VYsledkem byl ndlez „hrobu sv.

Metodeje i s nahrobnimi kameny", samoz •ejme nesoucimi vyryte ,napisy. Ze jde o falzum, bylo ztejme na prvni pohled i neodborniltdm.

Z tett) sfery pdtranf je tteba uvest i vyrok Terezie NeumannovO, ktera jasnoztive polo2ila misto Metodejova hrobu do blizkosti dne g niho Velehradu, pkieem2 dodata, 2e ,,g ak se jig nenajde, ponevadt se rozpadl.

Archeologove uvainjf sttizliveji a jejich pozornost se v perslednIch letech soust •eduje ptedev glin ke dvema yyznamnym centrism Velke Moravy StarOmu Mestu a Mikuleicfm.

Za mist() prtsobenf sv. Metodeje byvajf pova2ovany Sady v Uherskem H adigti,

27 kde byly objeveny zaklady dvoucheroveh6 kostela s ptilehlou ktestni kaplf — baptisteriem. Slaity pddorys a fade dalgfch skuteenostf (lawny tu gft, 2e jde o -misto, kde s nejvdt gf pravdegodobnostl pOsobil biskup, tedy snad sv. Metodej. Po objevu prostorne komorovO hrobky .na sey ernf strand knaitte a hrobnl kaple, rovn62 intend pro pohreb vyznamneho jedince, se ,archeologdm ut zdOlo, fe cely problem je vyte gen. Kortec nadejfm vgak udelal antropologickY posudek — nalezene kostry v obou ptfpadech ndle2ely mladyrn 2endml Take v Mikulticfch na hradi gti Na va-

Domnely nahrabni kcinzen Metodeitiv, „nalezeng" a lese u Osy6timan tech" se usilo ynd patrol() a objev nddherne cfrkevni stavby — trojiodni baziliky — otOzku znovu roz yffil. Av4ak patranf v kne2igti chramu bylo bezvysledne.

Byl-li to hrob prim() ye •steno, pak byl nepochybnd zniten mistnImi obyvateli, kte •f zde v rn.tulem stoleti dohyvali kd men.

Bylo to octet v Mikuleicfch, kde byl od kryt malt' kostelik, oznaeeny Jake mauzoleum, a ye vniti'ni prostote chramove byly objeveny d ye prostorne zclene hrobky. Zddlo se, 2e jette nikdy nebyli bade. tele tak blfzko rorte genf cele zahady.Cety tym .archeologfi a antropologO byl poi otvirdinf hrobek v pohotov9sti, ale nakonec bylo napdti vysttidano hotkym zklamdnfm — hroby byly oloupeny dokonce o pohtbenel A tak stale je gte nevfme, kde byl sv.

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Saturday, January 10th Knights of Dixie FRIDAY, JAN. 16 — COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE GAYLEN ACKLEY & THE GOOD TIMES SATURDAY, JAN. 17 — THE HI-TOPPERS SATURDAY, JAN. 24 — RAY JURECKA FRIDAY, JAN. 30 — NICK NAVARRO ORCH. (semi-formal dance) SATURDAY, JAN. 31 — VRAZELS

SOKOL ATHLETIC CENTER 7448 Greenville Ave., Dallas Saturday, January 10th MUSIC BY

Jodie Mikula of Ennis 9 P.M. to 1 A.M.

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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 Friday, Jan. 9 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Jan. 16 — Socia1 Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Jan. 23 -- Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Jan. 30 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Friday, Feb. 6 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, Feb. 7 Public Dance, Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb 8 — SPJST Lodge No. 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, Jan. 10 — The Good Vibrations Sunday, Jan. 18 — Jodie and The Silvertones Saturday, Jan. 31 — The Moods Lodge No. 18, Elgin 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) Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Ball) Saturda::, Jan. 10 — The Moods of Country Music Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Regular meeting Saturday, Jan. 24 -- Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 31 — Cross Country

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Jan. 10 — Jerry and the Melody Five Saturday, Jan. 17 — 'The Social Combinations Saturday, Jan. 24 Starlites Saturday, Jan. 31 -- Fiddle Swingsters BPJST-

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Jan. 17 — Vrazels Saturday, Jan. 24 — Pony Express Saturday, Jan. 31 — Rhythm Tones --SPJST-

Lodge No. 40, Billie

Friday, Jan. 23 — Krystal Blue Saturday, Jana 31 — Dulwich Fox Friday, Feb. 13 — Triumphs Saturday, March 13 -- Dulwich Fox Saturday, March 20 — Krystal Blue SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Jan. 10 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra (ballroom music) Tuesday, Jan. 13 — Choral Group practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Tuesday, Jan. 20 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.; elec tion of their officers Thursday, Jan. 22 — Special Dance — Al Grebnick Orch. of Schuyler, Nebr., adm. $2.50 Saturday, Jan. 24 — Ellinger Combo Tuesday, Jan. 27 — Choral Group practice, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29 — East Bell County Water Supply meeting Saturday, Jan. 31 — Blue Vest Boys of Caldwell (Dress Policy: Ladies, dresses only; men, no blue Jeans.

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Lodge No. 54, West

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Saturday, Jan. 10 — Iclutyra-Polansky wedding reception and dance Saturday, Jan. 17 -- McLennan Co. Bass Club's Banquet, 5:30 p.m. and dance at 9 p.m.; music by Jodie Mikula

Every Wednesday night — open for members at 5 p.m. Family entertainment at 8 p.m.

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Jan. 10 — Debonaires of Country M usic Saturday, Jan. 17 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and suits for women; men: no blue Jesus').

—SPJSTLodge

No. 25, Ennis

SPJST —

Wednesday, January 7, 1976

Saturday, Jan. 24 — Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Jan. 31 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Feb. '7 — Jerry Halsler and the Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 14 — Harold Strand and His Orchestra Saturday, Feb. 21 — Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen Sunday, Feb. 22 — Battle Dance — Vrazels and Jodie Mikula, 2 to 6 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Jan. 10 — Social Combinations Saturday, Jan. 17 — The Crockett Westerneers Saturday, Jan. 24 — Bill Lowery and The Sho-Bills Saturday, Jan. 31 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Feb. 7 — The Social Combinations

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

—SPJSTLodge

No. 81, Needville

Social night at 7:30 p.m. every.

Wednesday. Public is invited.

—SPJST -

Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, Jan. 10 — Knights of Dixie Friday, Jan. 16 — Country/Western dance—Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times Saturday, Jan. 17 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Jan. 24 — Ray Jurecka Friday, Jan. 30 — Nick' Navarro and his orchestra (semi-formal dance) Saturday, Jan. 31 — Vrazels (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot p ants without skirt; men -- no Jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is • special occasion).

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

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

Social every Thursday ni ght at 8 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and special dances.

--SPJST-

No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Maks Saturday, Jan. 10 -- Jodie Mikula Saturday, Jan. 24 — Harold Strand Saturday, Feb. 7 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Feb. 21 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, Feb. 28 — Czech-MateS Lodge

(Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits: men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue Jeans).

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Rutettainlnent every Friday night at 8 p.m.

—SPJST-

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Lodge No. 142, Houston

Sunday, Jan. 11 Lodge meeting, at 2 p.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 164, Fort Worth

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 Dance (CM music) --13PJ$T—•

Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Jan. 17 — Alvin Linhart (variety band) Saturday, Jan. 31 — Weinert Grohman band Saturday, Feb. 14 — Leon "Peppy" Selph and Danny Drood Band Saturday, Feb. 28 —Bob Collins and The Country Strings lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Tuesday at 8 P.m. and Satiirday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 PM. Lodge location 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9358 SPJBT Res.

Lodge No. 176, Northwest Houston

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

Lodge No. 177, Academy

Saturday, Jan. 10 — Battle Dance: Otis Beck and The Best Yet and Bill Collins and The Journeymen

Square dance lessons every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. (lame Night ever y Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 8:30 p.m.: adult meeting.

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