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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 64, NUMBER 10 MARCH 10, 1976

FROM THE EDITOR'S !DESK This week, as many times before, the editor sets his original thoughts and ideas for an editorial aside and writes of subjects more pertinent to recent developments.

In this issue is a letter from Prof.

Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. (Ret. ) who taught Slavic languages at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas for many years and our readers are requested to read it because it is of interest to our students especially. Take care to read it carefully and; if it applies to any of you, please take proper action concerning the informative contents.

Somehow it is almost unbelievable that with 35 students requesting it the Czech language courses at TAMU would be discontinued. After all, Czech is the third most spoken language in Texas following English first and Spanish (Mexican) second.

After we consider various angles one is forced to feel that our 1/2 million (500,000 plus) Texas inhabitants of Czech descent who pay taxes to our State of Texas for Texas-paid institutions should receive some consideration, and especially those students who have signed up to take the language.

1976 is supposed to be a year marking our 200 years of independence, honoring our past, our cultures, heritage, freedoms, etc., and also looking forward to the future with hope and, yet, we find a pro-. gressive move, which had been instituted some years ago, with difficult beginnings, being phased out at TAMU during this very

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.

—Goethe * * Be thankful for the problems on your job! If you didn't have them, you wouldn't be there; and if they were less difficult, someone with less ability would have your job. * * The world goes up and the world goes down, And the sunshine follow's the rain; And yesterday's sneer and yesterday's frown Can never come over again., —Kingsley year. Professor Skrivanek writes that advisors, professors, and counselors advise students to take French, German, or perhaps Spanish. That is all well and good; yours truly wishes he knew all of them plus the two (English and Czech) he already knows, however, in true honesty, how many places in this great State of Texas would you be understood if you started speaking French, for instance? Our SPJST has been financially helping ($1,000 a year) this course and so have other organizations.

Some years ago I witnessed the phasing out of the Czech courses in the University of Houston and now

Czech is back in the classrooms.

It is hoped that some of our legislators will look into the conditions that exist. Professor Skrivanek ends his letter with the words that are the ending of a "Czech Song," meaning: "If our (language) song dies, all dies with it; then we will no longer live!" That was the spirit that kept the language alive for 300 years under the AustroHungarian rule of the Czechoslovak people, even though their books were burned and the language for bidden, until, with much help from our own United States, they gained their independence in 1918.

It would be wonderful if the stu-, dents who desire to study the Czech language, could do so.

One is tempted to ask the question as to how many other governments have cooperated with TAMU in helping in teaching foreign languages as the government of Czechoslovakia and Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia have!

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Remember the Czech play at Lodge No. 88, Houston, Sunday, March 14th. You will spend a very enjoyable afternoon, of that we can certainly assure you! * * Beginning with this issue and as space permits, in the Czech Section, we will be printing some Czech lessons we have which come from 'Czechoslovakia. This will be in

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

OFFICIAL ORGAN. OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THL STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR — R. J. SEFCIK WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

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

Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) '773-2171

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PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Chmu Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm Miculka, V.-Chmn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrabanek, See.), Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II E, J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 V•i T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Hranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 Mrs. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78410

conjunction with the regular lessons we print each year. They may be numbered differently and may overlap and duplicate some, however, we hope they will be of aid to our students and also our instructors. We are sure that they will do much to improve and broaden your vocabulary and help you with the formation of sentences and also with your pronunciation. Remember: nothing comes without some effort — "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

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

NEWS BRIEFS

STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas H. Smith. Box 100 Temple, T. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 756-3427

Louis Regmund, 65, passed away in his home in Corpus Christi on 25 February 19'76. Funeral services were held on 2'7 February 1976 from the Maxwell-Dunne Funeral Home in that city. Honorary SL President Brother Edward L. Mar-. ek officiated on behalf of the SPJST in the funeral home chapel and at graveside services in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Brother Regmund was a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. * * SYD Sister Dorothy Massey attended the National Convention of the American Camping Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2nd through the 6th. This year's convention included several nationally recognized authorities on camping programs, with creative new approaches to the camping experience. Sister Massey has previously attended the national convention in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1974. * * The By-Law Committee will be meeting in the conference room in the Supreme Lodge on Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th, and again on Saturday, the 27th of March * * The Publication Committee will be meeting in the conference room in the Supreme Lodge on Saturday, March the 20th. * * Anna (Mrs. Frank J.) Klekar, 84, died in Renger Memorial Hospital In Hallettsville on February 26th.

Funeral services were held February 28th from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in that city, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Sister Klekar was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge No. 4 in Hallettsville.

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575

DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. '77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 815-7770 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek. Jr., Wail Route, San Angelo, Tx, 76901 Ph.: — AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, ,0126 Moorberry En. Houston, Tx. 77055 Ph.; — 713; 468.3128 DISTRICT VI 'Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, R:ute 1, Box 55, iurdanton, Tx ''8026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-320's

DIRECTORS; JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC '713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, Dist. III—AC 214; '741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV AC 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx '76855 A. L. HILSHER, Dist. V Phone 869-5831 — 861-7083 2020 Washington Ave. Houtson 77007 P. 0. Box 7885 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 78411

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan. Tx. 77801 — Ph.: AC 713; Res. 822 0647 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central Temple, Tx. 76501 -- Ph.: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Kamas, 11012 Genetta Dr, Dallas, Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mr:-. Ed. Haisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Mrs. Marlene Caraway. 2314 Droxford, IL-nston, Tx. 77008 — AC 713; 861-7423 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471—Ph: AC '713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresvilie, Tx. 78114 AC 512; 393-2036 Unsolicited materials for publicati.m cannot be returned unleFs sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures Exj,ense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be born by tin sender.

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Deadline for material to be a ccepted fa the following issue is Thursday.

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

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SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Net Figures For 1975 And Other Information (Note: It might be well to keep this report handy for the next convention since some of the information will be a part of the president's preconvention report. (Art. 36t).

Dear Members: Now that our annual statement to the Insurance Department in Austin and the actuary's work have been completed, we can report to you on the net gain figures for 1975, as of 31 December 1975.

1975 was a banner year — the best ever for the SPJST. The best year previous to that was 19'73, which set a record up to that time.

1974 found us in the midst of a general depressed economic picture, but there are signs that things improved markedly in 1975 and this is certainly reflected in our reports and progress in the SPJST. During the past Pew years, the SPJST has continued in its overall growth, both in membership and insurance in force. Since net' gain is the only real measure of a company's growth, I wish to submit that for the year 1975 we had a net gain of 1,508 members and a net

vtsTrIfic increase in insurance of $8,199,891. ($5,549,811 in 1974). Compared to other fraternal societies, these figures are quite favorable, especially when you consider the fact that we operate only in the State of Texas.

(The net gain figures are arrived at after subtracting the number of lapses, expirys, deaths, surrenders and maturities.)

A special tribute for these excellent results goes to everyone involved in sales of insurance — the Insurance Department under the Vice President, the State Field Manager, Insurance Department Staff, the other SL departments Involved in putting this new business on our books — all of our sales representatives, both local and district. We sincerely appre ciate the efforts of all of these sales representatives, because without their efforts and demonstrated loyalty, this achievement would not have been possible. The credit for this effort is also extended to all of those in the SPJST who have, in their own way, helped promote the SPJST. I have stated previously that all of us are, in fact, "salesmen".

We have a total of 50,956 cer tificates in force as of 31 December 1975, for a total of $98,008,444 in life insurance coverage, a sizable increase in both categories over 1974.

Our assets now total in excess of 22 million, an increase of 5.55%.

Our solvency ratio stands at $125.99, which constitutes $125.99 in assets for every $100 in liabilities, also an increase. (It was $124.48 in 1974).

Our surplus fund for the protection of certificateholders is in the amount of $4,622;,903.67, an increase over last year.

Regarding production figures for 1975 (total before net), we received 3,718 applications (3,359 applications in 1974) for $15,347,500 in life insurance. All seven districts met and exceeded their quotas in 1975.

The annual net percentage gain in 1975 on our investments was 6.09%, an increase over that of 1974's figure of 5.75%.

This may be repeating previous statements, but all of these figures point up the fact that the SPJST is definitely a big business and has been for a number of years. Our overall financial posture is very stable and sound. I feel that all of

3 us can take credit for this nice growth and I believe that your Supreme Lodge can be credited with some very sound management and good business practices. We have invested wisely and managed your money well. These investments and the overall good management of our resources has kept members' policy costs (premiums) as low as possible. The SPJST enjoys) an enviable reputation among fraternals in Texas, and indeed, among the entire family of fraternal benefit societies throughout the United States and Canada.

The insurance sales quotas have been set for 1976, and with everyone's cooperation we will achieve our goal. I am confident that we will.

Now, here are some more firm figures since my New Year's message and report: 7% Refund to Lodges. The 7% refund to lodges for 1975 amounted to $99,829.37.

Premium Refund. The premium refund checks sent out every month

by Financial Secretary Zabcik's department to individual members through their lodges amounted to $170,159.36 for 1975 (for 11 months only because of computer error; 'next year's figures will include 13 months), plus $3,108.80 to the lodges for postage in handling these premium refund checks, per Art. 36(y) of our by-laws.

District Youth Fund. The checks for this fund will be distributed to the district treasurers in the coming spring district meetings. This is the fund that is paid on the basis of 15 cents for every certificate in the district held by those 16 and over as of 31 December 1975, per Article 53(g) of our b y -laws.Thecompltfiguresoth fund appear at the end of this report.

Camp Fund Allocation. The advance camp fund allocation to each district is being computed and will soon be sent to the district youth counselors by SYD Sister Massey.

This is the fund that is received by the district youth counselors, is controlled by them and disbursed by them. A district audit committee is to audit this fund and report to the membership at least once a year.

District General Expense Fund.

The Supreme Lodge contributes the sum of $150 a year to the Gen-

4 eral Expense Fund of each district, as set forth in Article 53(h) of the by-laws. We hope that this allocation is of some help to the district Officers in defraying their expenses in conducting official business within their district. This will also be given the districts in their spring meetings.

New Lodge Buildings in 1975. It was our privilege and honor to attend the dedication and opening ceremonies of three new lodge homes during 1975: First, of Lodge 154 in Fort Worth, Lodge 13 in Dime Box, and Lodge 18 in Elgin.

Pictures and reports from all three dedications appeared during the year in our official organ. There are other lodges around the state that are talking and planning new lodge buildings, and we hope to be hearing from them in the coming weeks and months. We salute these three lodges, and in the case of Lodges 13 and 18, we are talking about two charter lodges of the SPJST dating back to 1897, which, after a period of inactivity and dormancy, "came back to life" and climaxed their progress with new building programs. The officers and members of all three lodges became convinced that one of the ways to grow is to have a nice lodge building and attract new membership. This has been proven time and time again, and they are to be congratulated on their hard work and their foresight. These lodges have already experienced good growth in membership and in insurance in force. All of this brings into mind this thought: The present moment is the only moment we can live in. The past comes with us, it is true, but we cannot live in it. The future is before us and we must aim our lives toward it.

And: At every crossway on the road that leads to the future . each progressive spirit is opposed by . . . a thousand men appointed to guard the past.

He who makes no mistakes never makes anything.

I don't care what people say about me. I do care about my mistakes. —Socrates Arab proverb: In seeking honey expect the sting of bees.

In this pre-convention period, it would serve all of us well to wei carefully all facts and information in making various recommenda-

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tions. Proposals or recommendations based on personal malice and bias lack objectivity. Remember that all of us are a part, of the same Society; we all have the same objective — a better organization for all of us. No person or persons have a monopoly or sacred trust to safeguard the Society's interests; that is shared by all of us.

And I like this short paragraph that I had in this report a year ago: You are not a "customer" in the SPJST. You own it because you are a member. You are not dependent on us; we are dependent upon you. You are not an interruption of our work; you are the purpose of it. Our service is not a favor; you favor us by letting us serve you. Thank you for being members of the SPJST! Now, let's go to this year's District Youth Fund allocation: District I— 5,370 certs. x .15 —$ 805.50 II — 8,114 certs. x .15 $1,217.10 III— 7,026 certs. x .15 —$1,185.90 IV— 1,116 certs. x .15 --$ 187.40* V —10,717 certs. x .15 — $1,607.55 VI — 5,737 certs. x .15 —$ 860.55 VII— 2,472 certs. x .15 —$ 370.80* Total — $6,676.60 *Allowed minimum of $500 per Art. 53(g). (All of these allocations constitute an increase over last year.)

Fraternally,

news that TAMU had decided to continue with the teaching of the Czech language. Thirty-five students had signed a petition asking the University to offer Czech 127, a beginners course which the petition signers wanted to take.

At that time she called me and said that they would employ a professor and said that the Czech Language Summer Program at Vharles University, Prague, woule be continued. She also asked that I announce the summer project in the various Czech newspapers since the interested parties already knew me and my work with the project. You can imagine my ,surprise when she called me recently stating that they have reconsidered and that TAMU would not continue with the Czech language program.

I immediately called Professor John Kolsti, acting head of the Slavonic languages at the University of Texas at Austin, asking him if they would be interested in taking over the Prague Summer Project. He stated that they would be delighted to take over the program. Mr. Woody Smith who teaches in the Slavonic Dept. was selected to head the project. He came to see me and I brought him up to date on the work that has been done to date. I also turned over to him all the names of students who had written to me or TAMU and information that he will need to carry out the program.

Mr. Smith teaches at UT in the Slavonic Dept.; he has studied with us for two summers at UK and is quite proficient not only in Czech but also in Russian.

I appeal to all students who are interested in studying Czech and eventually teaching the language to support him to the fullest extent. We should do everything that we can to keep the. program In Texas. If an out of state university takes over this program, Texas students would have to pay tuition of at least $280 rather than the present $28 for the seven semester hours of work done at Charles University each summer.

More important, however, is that all Texans of Czech extraction should strive to keep the Czech language program going. I do not believe that the average individual realizes what a task this is. Most (Continued on page 8)

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

LUVV]M CZECH COURSE CANCELLED AT TEXAS ARM UNIVERSITY Dear Editor: I have some discouraging news for you and the Czech element in Texas.

You will recall that I sent you an article earlier (at the request of Dr. Anne M. Elmquist, Head of Modern Languages at Texas A&M University), announcing the good

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Sales Representatives in the Pacesetters' Club, 1975

DELLA KADLECEK $243,500.00

E. E. CAMERON $200.000.00

AGNES MICE LKA $175,000.00

AGNES LESAK $237,500.00

VRANKIE VANEK $191,000.00

GEORGIA LOSTAI( $166,500.00

DAVID ANDREASON $206,000.00

STANLEY BROZ $189,000.00

JAMES PAVLIC ER: 4M,500.00

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MILDRED HORAK 5161,000.00

SIDON TuiviIS $156,500.00

HUGO KOCIAN $156,000.00

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MILDRED HOLEMAN $155,000.00

E NEST ■LIVEC $153,00.00

CLIFTON TRLICA $134,000.00

CHARLES NOACK $128,000.00

DAN KUBIAK $125,000.00

JOE KRIVANEK 122,000.00

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Pacesetters' Club, 1975

FRANK C. SACKY $121,000.00

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FRANK JANAK $110,000.00

ALICE BANNING $107,000.00

MELVIN SKRABANEK $105,000.00

JOHNNIE GAIDUSEK $100,000.00 WE CONGRATULATE AND THANK THESE SALES REPRESENTATIVES FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING OUR SOCIETY. Joe B. Hejny Vice President

8 of you have no idea what a stru g

-gleithasbnformeadylt brother to have kept the program alive at TAMU for the past twentyfour years! Too many advisors and professors tell students to take French, German, or perhaps Spanish. Seldom do they recommend a Slavonic language. And this is not just peculiar to TAMIL I still remember how Dr. Eduard Micek had to struggle at UT to "keep the wolves off his back" in the thirties.

The big problem now is what to do about TAMU. Should we take this lying down? What is going to happen to the 35 students who were going to take the beginners course? Should we allow such rank discrimination to pass without a challenge? We pay taxes just like everybody else. My impression of a university has always been to offer courses that students want.

In 1969 HEW together with the Texas Education Agency secured the services of Dr. Vaciav Hunacek from Charles University. For ten months he worked with TEA and the Czech element in Texas to encourage the study of this critical language. We have had a good start, but there are clouds on the horizon. I hope and pray that the action taken by TAMU will cause a "ground swelling" of such magnitude that they will have to reconsider.

Koneim kouskem Pisnieky cesice: "Jestli Warn zahyne, vsechno s ni pornine, potom uz nebudem zit."

Students who want to study at Charles University this summer should contact Mr. Smith at the following address: Mr. Woody Smith Slavic Dept., Box 7217 The University of Texas Austin, Texas 78712 Prof. Jas. J. Sirrivanek (Retired) SPJST -DISTRICT III FALL MEETING October 19, 1975 Lodge No. 35, Elk

SPJST District III held its fall meeting October 19, 1975. Lodge 35, Elk served as host lodge.

District III President Johnnie Gaidusek called the meeting to order promptly at 1 p.m.

Flag Bearer Brother Steven Stanislav, led the pledge of allegiance to the American flag and recited the SPJST pledge.

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Brother Henry Breitkreutz of Lodge No. 35, Elk, extended a warm welcome to everyone.

President Johnnie Gaidusek also extended a welcome as District III president.

First V. President Edward Mazanec, Sr., thanked Lodge 35 for the delicious meal that was prepared for us.

Second V. President Henry Skrabanek read the names of 24 members who passed away from April 14, to October 9, 1975, and asked that the membership stand for a silent moment as a tribute to our departed members and then recognized the 50-year members.

Roll call of lodges revealed that 13 lodges had members present.

Lodges represented were as follows: 5, 6, 25, 35, 36, 54, 66, 84, 92, 126, 128, 130, and 154. Six lodges had no representation.

President Johnnie Gaidusek introduced our distinguished guests as Supreme Lodge President Nick Morris and Mrs. Morris, District III Director Cyrill Pokiadnik, Curator Otto Hanus, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, Editor and Mrs. Rudy Sefcik, Sales Representative Jerry Mikulas Jr., and Publication Committee Chairman Edward Mazanec and Mrs. Mazanec.

The youth were diamissed for their District III youth meeting.

Minutes of the spring meeting, 1975, were approved as published in the May 21, 1975 Vestnik with one correction, the name of Dorothy Engelke should have read Darlene Engelke. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Brother Otto Hanus and seconded by Brother Nick Morris.

Secretary Wanda Petr, read a letter from the secretary of Lodge 130, Dallas, Martha Vrla, requesting that we appoint a, grievance committee. The purpose of this committee would be to consider suspected violations of the by-laws.

The motion was made by Brother Emil Petr and was seconded to table this until new business. Motion carried.

District III treasurer's report was read by President Johnnie Gaidusek in the absence of the treasurer, Brother John Murphy.

Motion was made by Brother Ed Mazanec and seconded by Brother Nick Morris that we accept the treasurer's report. Mo-

tion carried.

District III director's report — Brother Cyrill Pokladnik reported that our insurance report from the Texas Insurance Congress was excellent. He reminded us of the convention and suggested that we select our delegates carefully and then, after they are selected, support them.

Rest Homes director's report — Brother Cyrill Pokiadnik gave a thorough report on our rest homes.

He told us that we had completed a program of spending .$120,000 bringing the homes up to the required standards. He also told of the problems that arise in both areas of the Rest, Homes and stated that they were being taken care of properly by our attorney, Ted Hale.

District III sales representative's report — Brother Alvin Nesuda gave an informative report of insurance sales. He recognized the sales representatives and told the duties of a sales representative to Sell insurance, to promote youth activities and be of service to our policy holders. He reported that, at the last meeting of the representatives, there were 11 present.

Youth returned to the adult meeting.

District III Youth Counselor Wilma Nesuda reported that the youth club of District III had an exciting meeting. She gave a written repart at this meeting. The progress of our District III activities can be directly traced to the people who are to be recognized, Sister Rosemarie Banik, youth club leaders and their assistants and all the cooperating parents, and finally, the participating youth. At this time she recognized our District III King Mark Wood and his duke and duchess. President of District III Youth Club Denise Banik gave a report of the meeting today. She reported that each youth club in the district was asked to give some money to purchase things to give to our charities project. Also, that they were going to collect authentic Czech recipes and would compile them in a cook book to sell to raise additional money for charity, so would everyone please give your favorite recipes to one of the youth in your lodge; it would be greatly appreciated. It was decided to continue to support the rest home nearest our area, in Taylor. They

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decided to have the volleyball tournament and a program of appreciation of our leaders.

Brother Cyrill Pokladnik reported that the rest homes needed electric razors, wheelchairs, record players and shower chairs.

Sister Wilma Nesuda then gave her report of camp last year. We had 112 children from our district to attend camp; the cost being approximately $25.58 per camper.

Then she reported on the District III YAD, increased by one-third over last year, with nine clubs represented. She recognized the clubs that won at YAD. Club of the Year was Lodge 6; Youth Leader was Willie Mae Schuetz; Lodges 84 and 6 tied for the most categories entered. There was not enough money appropriated for this tie and she asked the district if they would furnish the money from the District III Fund to pay this duplicate prize. Motion made by Brother Jerry Milan and seconded by Brother Sid Pokladnik that the district pay the $20 to Lodge 6 for the tie. Sister Nesuda, gave a written resignation as District III youth counselor. She has been a District III YC since 1960 and she will be missed in this position.

Sister Rosemarie Banik gave her resignation as assistant DYC. Supreme Lodge Reports: President Brother Nick Morris added to Brother Alvin Nesuda's report that District III had sold 56 members through September, from January 1, 1975, through October 15, 1975. 580 members amounting to $1,862,000 and our quota is $2,225,000. District III, for the 1st 9 months, as of September 1, 1975, sold 256 applications for $1,191,000.

State-wide figures — 2,813 applications have been received for over $10,820,000 insurance. Statewide we have met our quota although several districts have not at the present time. District III has 25 per cent to reach our quota. Statewide figures 50,604 certificates for over $95 million in insurance.

Brother Morris brought up the convention and the schedules, on Tuesday night will be the SPJST Youth Spectacular. The president and the state youth director will choose the talent for this event.

It can be from, any lodge, there will be no competitive trophies or prizes. The best talent from our district will be chosen. The ages

for this event will be from 10 to 25 years of age. The Dallas Czech Orchestra will play for the ball following this presentation. Also on Wednesday night there will, be the Miss SPJST contest. Each lodge will be able to pick a representative from their lodge, the age to be 16 and no older than 20 as of January 1, 1976. This competiton will be held at our District III spring meeting. There will be seven state finalists at the convention. President Morris regretted the resignation of Sister Wilma Nesuda and told of her loyalty and devotion to the youth for the past 16 years, as their District III YC and wished her well. He thanked the y Kamus sisters, Rita and Carol, for their fine representation in the National Fraternal Congress in Cincinnati.

Brother Morris was asked to recognize some visitors who have arrived since the beginning of our meeting.

Sister Lillian Kosarek, secretary of Lodge 47, and Brother and Sister Frank Spanhel also of Lodge 47, in District H, and Brother Glenn Psencik of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

SL Secretary-Treasurer Brother Leonard Mikeska reported he met with the By-Laws Committee and reminded those who have recommendations for the By-Laws Committee to please express yourself now. Don't wait until after the convention because the laws will already have been accepted and we will have to abide by them for the next four years even if we are not in agreement with them. Send your recommendations to Brother Jerry Milan. Wheels are in motion for the convention for June. He explained why loans are sometimes delayed, due to the legal contracts, it does not mean that we are short of money, but that all of our money has been placed to earn more money for us. He thanked Brother Otto Hanus for all his work at the museum.

Sister Maxine Sefcik asked why a list of expenses of each Supreme Lodge officer to the convention was not submitted for publication?

Brother Cyrill Pokladnik answered saying that at this time it was not required. There is a copy, however, at Temple and may be examined at any time upon request.

Sister Bessie Petr reported that Brother Ben Jarrna was not present today due to hospitalization for surgery tomorrow.

9 Financial Secretary Brother Ben Zabcik stated "My wife and I are happy to attend the meeting. This is the first fall meeting we have attended in two years at District III due to Mrs. Zabcik's surgery.

We are looking forward to the convention. Requested that if there is a change in the addresses for the Vestnik please send them to the. Supreme Lodge, Box 100, and not to Brother Rudy Sefcik, and this will save considerable time.

Brother Jerry Mikulas: Enjoyed being here and enjoyed the reports from our youth club and feels that our SPJST is a closer knit organization and all working together for the betterment of our Society.

Library, Archives, Museum Curator: Brother Otto Hanus invited us to visit the museum and library.

They have over 50,000 books and over 1,500 items in the museum.

The museum is open Monday thru Friday, 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. If you cannot get there during the week and wish to visit the museum make an appointment a week in advance and it can be arranged. He asked for old items of historical value such as shoes, hose, wigs, etc., and that they would be appreciated.

Editor of the Vestnik Brother Rudy Sefcik said he was glad to be here; thanked Brother Jerome Kopecky and Brother John Ripley who took over while he was ill and had surgery on his legs. He said they did a wonderful job, and it was greatly appreciated.

Publication Committee Chairman Brother Ed Mazanec discussed the committee meeting and that they got ideas from working very closely with the Supreme Lodge. Enjoyed the meeting today.

Chairman of the By-Laws Committee Brother Jerry Milan reported that they had a meeting October 10, 1975 and it was attended by all members. He encouraged us to go back to our local lodges and get recommendations that we want brought up, being specific as to which by-law you would like changed. Keep in mind that these changes are for the best interest of the Society and not just individuals. Send your recommendations to Sister Thelma Hrncir, 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78410.

President Johnnie Gaidusek appointed Brothers Emil Petr and

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0 Emil Hanus to audit the books of District III youth counselor.

Old business: None New business: President Gaidusek asked for a discussion of the motion tabled earlier to be decided upon at this time. Sister Helen Oates, from Lodge 130 Dallas, stated that their lodge believes we should have a standing grievance committee of at least three members to whom we could appeal if we thought there was a suspected violation of the by-laws. After discussion, motion was made by Brother Ed Kamus and seconded

by Brother Chris Spence that we select a committee. Motion did not pass, therefore no committee was selected.

A new District III Youth Ceunselor, Brother Ed Kamas, from Lodge 130 was appointed and Asst.

YC Sister Bessie Petr from Lodge 84, Dallas.

Nominating Committee was appointed as follows: Otto Hanus, Johnny Krizan, Emil Petr, Albert Kubala, and Albert Banik Mary Pavey, 154, Fort Worth, said we would have the District III meeting at Lodge 154 in. April, with the date to be decided later.

No place for the District III YAD was selected. A motion was made

by Brother Cyrill Pokladnik and seconded by Sister Wilma Nesuda that the officers select a sight for the YAD. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded that we give a plaque to Sister Wilma Nesuda and Sister R,osemarie Banik for their years of service as District III youth counselor and assistant youth counselor. The plaques are to be selected by Broth,er Henry Skrabanek and Sister Wanda Petr and to be presented at the spring district meeting. Motion carried.

Brother Emil Petr, chairman of the Audit Committee reported that the District III youth counselor's books were satisfactory.

Total checking account $501.81 Savings account $2,715.56 Total $3,217.37 Motion was made to adjourn.

Motion carried.

Fraternally submitted, Wanda Petr Secretary, Dist. III

Wednesday, March 10, 1976

SPJST DISTRICT III INCOME AND DISBURSEMENT STATEMENT 10-1-75 Cash in bank (4-26-75) Received SL Voucher No. 59569 (4- 28-75) Received District III members' dues

$, 10'721.'10 150.00 297.65 $2,169.35

DISBURSEMENTS 4-27-75 4-27-75 6-22-75 6-22-75 6-22-75 6-22-75 6-23-75 8- 6-75

Ck. No. 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159

Bank balance -- 10-1-75

Ed Mazanec (mileage) 27.30 John Murphy (mileage) 39.00 John Gaidusek (mileage) 44.40 VOID Rosemarie Banik (mileage) 48.90 Ed Mazanec (mileage 21.00 John Murphy (mileage) 18.60 Robert Urban (1974 Pres. ex.) 51.85 TOTAL $257.05 $2,169.35 257.05 $1,912.30

MEMBER LODGE DUES PAID Lodge Members Amt. Lodge 92 725 $36.25 54 128 35 1.75 5 130 351 17.55 25 167 52 • 2.60 35 135 212 82 10.60 110 85 4.25 101 154 500 25.00 126 84 990 49.50 178 36 72 3.60 6 66 900 45.00 Total members - 5,953 x 5 cents

Members 379 25 486 466 23 20 65 97 470

Amt. $18.95 1.25 24.30 23.30 1.15 1.00 3.25 4.85 23.50 $297.65

SPJST DISTRICT III YOUTH FUND Cash on hand (4-26-75) Received Voucher No. 59570 from SL (4-48-75) Received of Rosemarie Banik, refund, Dist. Swim Party

$ 553.98 1,144.35 102.30 $1,800.63

DISBURSEMENTS Lodge 130 Youth Club 108.01 Rosemarie Banik (volleyball) 96.40 Lodge 6 Youth Club 10.00 Lodge No. 25 Youth Club 10.00 Lodge 35 Youth Club 10.00 Lodge 54 Youth Club 10.00 10.00 Lodge 66 Youth Club 10.00 Lodge 130 Youth Club Rosemarie Banik (phone) 7.15 Lodge 135 (judges' meals) 40.00 250.00 R. Banik (swim party) Wilma Nesuda (1975 YAD) 1,112.87 Bank service charge 3.04 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS -- $1,677.47 $1,800.63 $1,617.47 Bank Balance 10-1-15 $ 123.16 4-year Certificate of Deposit Tarrant Savings Assn. 9-26-75 1,071.13 4-year Certificate of Deposit Tarrant Savings Assn. 9-26-75 1,620.14 TOTAL - $2,815.03 Fraternally submitted by, John H. Murphy District III Treasurer

4-27-75 4-27-75 5-22-75 5-22-75 5-22-75 5-22-75 5-22-75 5-22-75 6-22-75 6-22-75 7-19-75 7-19-75

Ck. No. 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163

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hospital, and that Sister Mollie Macik had also been in the hospital. We have since learned that Brother Louis Macik is now in the hospital. We wish for all of them a speedy recovery and that they may enjoy good health.

We were saddened to learn of the death of Brother Frank J. Beran. Brother Beran had been active in the reactivation of Lodge No. 146 Woodrow Wilson. It was largely due to his efforts that Lodge No. 146 and Lodge No 62' Rozkvet became merged as one under the name of Lodge No. 173 Galveston. Due to his declining health, from 1971 until his death, he was unable to actively participate in lodge activities. He will be missed by all. These were the words spoken by President Sefcik, who then asked • us to bow our heads in prayer. He further expressed the sympathy of the membership to Brother Beran's family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.

Sister Audrey Kaluza expressed her appreciation to the members of her committee in serving the dinner, particularly to Sister E. Portacci as chairman, assisted by Sisters Bessie Findley, Carmen Odinot, Evelyn Kent and Agnes Valusek. Also thanks to Brother John Valusek for his able assistance.

Certificates were received for the following: Joseph Bertrand, Lori Ann Huepers, Mary Louise Huepers and Willie Huepers. We welcome these new members and know they will take an active part in the activities of the lodge.

Under the heading: In the Best Interest of the Society, Brother Sefcik called the attention of the members to the spring District V meeting on March 21st at Lodge No. 142, Houston.

Best Interest of the Lodge: Sister Audrey Kaluza and her committee presented a check for $1,000 to the Building Fund. A standing vote of appreciation was expressed by the membership. Sister Kaluza stated the check represented the endeavors of many members and friends, and that the help of everyone was needed when a project was proposed.

President Sefcik named the following committees for 1976: Publicity — Sisters Mary Cordray and Mary O'Rear

Dear Members and Friends: Our February meeting was most informative and progressive. Here are a few highlights from our meeting. The meeting was called to order by lodge president, Brother Alvin J. Sefcik. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited by the membership. Roll call of officers revealed all to be present except Brother Jerry Kaluza, second vice president.

President Sefcik extended a sincere welcome to the guests present, Christina Jakubik and prospective member Frances O'Kelly.

Upon motion made, duly seconded and carried, the minutes were accepted as read.

Various correspondence was received and acted upon. Sister Bessie Findley, financial secretary, presented her report which agreed with the report of Sister Carmen Odinot, treasurer. Sister Audrey Kaluza, entertainment chairman, presented her financial report and a tentative schedule of dates for proposed projects as follows: March 13 — Bake Sale, Galvez Mall April 11 — Pre-Easter Dinner May 14, 15, and 16 — Oleander Festival June — Open July — On The Strand August — Chili and Tamale Dinner, Eagles Hall. Presentation of 50-year-membership pin September — Barbecue October — Shrimp Gumbo November — Bake Sale December _ Christmas Party Sister Judy Watts, youth leader, presented the youth club report.

Valentine decorations were used as a theme for the buffet table.

Sisters Audrey Kaluza and Frances Kaluza, asst. youth leader, had baked Valentine cookies which were then used as a money project by the youth. Sister Mary 0'Rear, former youth leader, advised that Stephanie Mattes had donated a beautiful shawl to the Christmas project. Stephanie does beautiful handwork; her willing hands are never idle. Sister Watts thanked Brother John Valusek for furnishing the ice cream for the youth meeting.

Brother Travis Jarosjewski presented the building report.

It was reported that Brother Jos. Herbacek was confined to the

11 Entertainment — Sister Audrey Kaluza, chairman; Brother John Valusek, co-chairman Auditing — John Valusek.

Flowers — Sisters Carmen Odinot and Mary Cordray Building Fund — Brother Travis Jarosj ewski Resolutions — Sisters Bessie Findley, Evelyn Kent and Mary Cordray By-Laws — Brother Jerry Kaluza and Sister Mary Cordray Family dinners — Sisters Audrey Kaluza and Millie Portacci.

The members of the Board of Trustees will be announced at the next meeting.

The next meeting is set for Sunday, March 14th, at 2 p.m. at the Knights of C'olumbus Hall, 501 North Delaney, LaMarque, Texas.

Fraternally, Mary L. Cordray Secretary -CZECH PLAY AT LODGE 88, MARCH 14LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members: The February 28th dance at Lodge 74 in Lovelady, again turned out to be a wonderful evening with the fine music provided by Ted Hardin and his New Sounds.

At this dance we had Sister Mary Beam, and Raleigh and Sally Christine working in the ticket office; Mr. and Mrs. Baker in the kitchen; Jimbo Hafner, Marsh, Phillip Voden and Jerry Michka, were also very busy in the refreshment room.

I am very sorry to have made an error on reporting that Mr and Mrs. James Wilcox were celebrating their anniversary on February 14th; instead it should have read: Mr. and Mrs. James McCullough celebrated their anniversary on February 14th.

At this writing I have the flu bug and that includes others: my wife, Mildred, Ralph Smith and Ann Srebon, plus many others. I happened to hear this news over the radio today, stating they were admitted to the hospital. It will be a relief for all of us in this area when the flu bug disappears.

Do not forget Lodge 74 members, that there will be a District II meeting at Lodge 47 in Seaton (near Temple) which will host the district meeting on March 28th at 1 p.m. — registration; 1:30 — meeting convenes.

Be sure and tell your friends

12 and neighbors about our Friday night games and Saturday night dances.

I will close for now until next time.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourdanton will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, March 14th, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Civic Center in Jourdanton.

After the meeting we will have a free plate lunch.

Please call or write our Lodge 161 President Brother Donald Valchar, Pleasanton, 569-3686 for reservations for the plate lunch no later than March 10th.

See you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Tillie Valchar Financial Secretary -CZECH PLAY AT LODGE 88, MARCH 14-

LODGE' NO. 175, FORT BEND Dear Members and Friends: Our regular monthly meeting was held Sunday, February 8th, at 5 p.m.

The meeting was convened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, led by President Frank Parma.

The minutes from the January meeting were read and approved.

The financial report was given and also approved.

We have three new members: James Matlock (a transfer), Betty Brewer, and Runhardt Rochne.

We would like to welcome them into Lodge 1'75.

We had a nice discussion on the forthcoming Czech Festival that Lodge 175 is going to participate in. Our plans are really building and we know this will be a big success for us. If anyone has the opportunity to come out and visit us during the festival which will be held April 23, 24 and 25, we guarantee you that you will have a great time. It's going to be something really different.

We had quite a few guests at the last monthly meeting. Evelyn Mikeska, District V sales representative, Brother and Sister A. L. Hilsher and Brother Louis Hanus.

Brother and Sister Hilsher said a few words and Brother Hanus had few words to say, also. We always enjoy having visitors and welcome anyone to come see us.

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Our door prize for the month was won by me. It was donated

by Sister Helen Bryson. Also, we had a $3 door prize that Sister Evelyn Mikeska won in January.

She donated it back and Brother Hilsher won it and he also gave it back and then Sister Hilsher won it and she gave it back again. Our March door prize will be donated

by Sister Lillie Toon.

We will see some of you at our next meeting March 14th, at 5 p.m. at the Rebeckah Hall in Rosenberg and then we will visit with the rest of you through the medium of the Vestnik in a few weeks.

Fraternally yours, Barbara Vasek Secretary-Reporter

giving them for gifts.

The big event coming up in March will be the appearance of Myron Floren and his orchestra at Lodge 88 on Wednesday, March 17th. He will' be appearing from 9 to 10 p.m. and the dance will be from 10 to 1. Tickets are on sale and are $15 per couple. Be sure and get your reservations in early and plan to spend an enjoyable evening.

We are glad to hear that Beverly Burford is on the road to recovery from the flu and hope she continues to improve. Noel and Wanda Kennedy have just returned from a week in Miami, Florida. He went for a business trip and Wanda was able to visit some of her relatives. Their son, John, was recently in Vail, Colorado with some friends and was privileged to meet a celebrity (no, it wasn't President Ford). They met musician-composer Henry Mancini. He is the man responsible for the "Pink Panther' theme song and "A Summer Place" just to name a couple of his hits.

Well, that's about it for this week. Here's the schedule of coming events: Saturday, March 13 — Dance, Ellinger Combo Sunday, March 14 — Czech play, "Dve Svatby" Wednesday, March 1'7 — Myron Floren and his orchestra.

Everyone take care and even though the week may get you down, try to smile. Even though things may seem to get worse, they eventually turn out nice and for the best.

See you here next week.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn 2nd 15ce President SPJST —

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters, The day is just around the corner for the Czech play "D ye Svatby" (Two Weddings). I understand that the rehearsals are coming along great and that the afternoon will be sensational. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 and the curtain will rise at 2 p.m. Be sure and be there for all the fun and good times. And get your dancing feet ready because there will be a dance following the play. See you Sunday, March 14th.

Our congratulations to A. J. and Marie Stayton on their 32nd wedding anniversary. As of Sunday, March 7, they have had many happy years together. We share in their happiness and wish them many more happy and prosperous years together.

Don't forget that the District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 21st, at Lodge 142, 5508 Nolda St., Houston. This is located on the town side of the Katy Freeway just off of Durham.

Be sure and try to attend this meeting. The District V Miss SPJST will be chosen then and the youth need your support.

The Birthday Club Sisters' Bicentennial Cook Books are in stock now. The books are $3.50 each and you can get one by contacting Louise Knapick at 686-9855, Evelyn Mikolas — 861-7494, or Birdie Hilsher at 861-7083. A 50 cent postage fee will be required if they are to be mailed. The ladies have worked hard to put these books together, so please show your appreciation by buying a bunch of them and

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The lodge will hold its regular meeting on Sunday, March 14th, at 2:30 p.m. Youth Club meets at 2 p.m. The ladies are asked to bring sandwiches, chips and dessert for their family and guests.

Come out and have a voice in the decisions concerning Lodge 66 and Linden Hall, and share an hour of fellowship with other members.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary

Wednesday, March 10, 1976

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DISTRICT V MEETING

Dear Members: A few lines to remind you of the regular lodge meeting on March 14th, at 2 p.m. This also provides me with an opportunity to pass on news about some of our members who are ill. We are sorry to hear about young Cynthia Tirk being severely incapacitated in a Hurst hospital following a one-car accident. She- is the granddaughter of Brother and Sister Anton Tirk.

Sister Esta Belle Hubenak is reported to be in St. Joseph Infirmary; Sister Mildred Trojacek was admitted to the hospital in Whitney and Brother and Sister Richard and Mary Hubenak are recovering from a bout with the flu.

Illness is always regrettable, but in the springtime it is more difficult to cope with because we are aware of the awakening of the earth, the trees vesting themselves in soft new greens and bursting buds showing a promise of better days ahead.

Let's look forward to our Ladies' Circle meeting on the second Thursday in March, the 11th, our lodge meeting, and please check the back pages for the dance announcements and plan to attend and enjoy one or more. Hoping to see you, Sincerely and Fraternally, Helen Paprskar

Dear Members: Our District V meeting will be held at Lodge Stefanik No. 142, Houston, 5508 Nolda, in Houston, on Sunday, March 21st. Lodge No. 142 President Henry Linhart met with us district officers to make great plans for the meeting.

There will be a chicken and sausage dinner with all the trimmings served from 11 a.m. on. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. A free dance follows the meeting; the popular City Polka Boys of Houston will play good mixed music from 5 to 9 p.m.

This is an important meeting for important matters will be brought up and officers will be elected for the year. The youth will have the Miss SPJST Contest and also will hold a meeting.

We extend a cordial invitation to the Supreme Lodge officers and the editor and their families, to all members of District V and to all elsewhere who are interested in the SPJST. Lodge No. 142, and we, the district officers, hope you are mak-, ing plans to attend this meeting.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp District. Secretary

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ATTENTION, DISTRICT IV To all District IV Officers and Members of the SPJST: I think our districts would function better if we would have officers from different lodges. This should give our district director, and our sales representative better cooperation.

The president, vice president, secretary, rest home director, District IV director, By-Law Committee member, and district sales representative are from Lodge No. 49, Rowena and Lodge No. 160, San Angelo. All live in a six-mile radius of one another, except the sales representative.

I would like to see some officers from different lodges, so keep this in mind for our District IV meeting on April 25th, at Seymour.

Fraternally, Arthur Limo District IV President

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Dear Members and Friends: I want to- remind you of our lodge meeting, Sunday, March 14th, at 3 p.m. We will have a roast beef dinner at 1:30 p.m. The sisters are asked to bring a covered dish, salad or pastry.

We want to wish a speedy recovery to Sister Rosie Zaborowsky who has been in St. Joseph's Hospital, and Esta Bell Hubenak who is also in the same hospital; and Cynthia Ann Tirk of Grapevine, Who was in a serious car accident.

Cynthia is the daughter of Brother and Sister Joe and Wynell Tirk.

Our prayers and thoughts are with her.

We extend our congratulations to Debbie and Mike Surtleff who were wed. Debbie is the daughter of Brother Emil and Sister Sally Milan.

Congratulations also to Brother Roy and Sister Pamela Franks on the arrival of a daughter, Haley Adele. Pam is the daughter of Brother Marvin and Sister Martha

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Our best wishes are extended to Sister Kathy Picha who is on a tour of duty in Germany and she was promoted to sergeant. Kathy is the daughter of Brother Frank Picha, the late Sister Picha, and Sister Margie Picha.

We also want to congratulate our youth club member Bobby Joe Clevland, who has just finished three weekends at The Casa Manana playing the part of Johnny Appleseed in the pray of the same name and now will be in "Billy the Kid." He received high' praise on TV for his acting ability from the producer. Bobby Joe is the son of Brother Bob and Sister Carolyn Clevland.

Starting Friday, March 12th, our game nights will begin at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m.; no game night the 19th of March due to a rental. Come and join us for the game nights, adults only.

You are- invited to attend the Keystone Breakers' Dance on Friday, March 19th; also remember the dance with Jodie Mikula on March 20th; and Leon Rausch Solid Country on March 27th.

A memorial was made in memory of George Robins (Muskegon, Mich.) by Henry and Ann Banfi (Chicago) — $25.

I hope to see you soon.

So until ... Keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST -

LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our regular Lodge No. 23 meeting will be held on March 14th, at 2 p,m. (on Sunday), at the SPJST Hall.

This is our first meeting in 1976, so we hope to see all of you.

Fraternally, Hattie Brossrnann - SPJST — LODGE N. 126, ROSS Dear Members: This is a notice to our lodge members to let you know that the regular lodge meeting will be held Sunday, March 14th at Johnny Soukup's residence in Ross, beginning at 8 p.m.

We hope you do plan to attend.

Fraternally, Joe bujka President

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION We're tuning up the band, have entered our order for perfect weather and have put our minds to work and shoulders to the grind stone to bring about the most "fantabulous" celebration ever.

Won't you mark your calendar now to spend July 4th with us at Lodge 88 in Houston?

We have planned the whole day just for you so don't miss this onein-two-hundred-years day of fun and fantasy. Remember, Sunday, July 4th, 1976 at Lodge 88. (By the way, Uncle Sam was nice enough to proclaim Monday, the 5th, as a holiday so you won't have to hurry home on Sunday).

Help us say "Happy Birthday to America!"

Fraternally, Marlene Caraway Publicity Chairman SPJ5T -

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Dear Members: This is a reminder that we will hold our regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 10th, at 7 p.m.

We will meet at the Effinger Fire Department Building. Remember that we meet on the second Wednesday in March, June, September, and December. Keep this in mind and make plan g to attend all lodge meetings.

Fraternally yours, D. A. Juren Secretary SPJST -

SLAVONIC MUTUAL FIRE INS. ASS'N, CHAPTER 9, FT. WORTH Dear Brothers and Sisters: The first meeting of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Ins. As.s'n, Chapter 9, for the year 1976, will be held at the Sons of Herman Hall, 1763 East Berry St., just east of Montgomery Ward, on March 21st, at 2 p.m.

Our officers will give their reports of the progress and growth of our chapter and business pertaining to Headquarters business, also.

After the meeting, a meal will be served to the members of our chapter who are present, as well as re freshments. The ladies are asked, as usual, to please bring pastries: cakes and kolache to go with the meal.

We are glad to hear that Brother Anton Tirk is doing better after

being released from the hospital about a week ago but we were all saddened after hearing about the automobile accident of Cindy Tirk, daughter of Brother and Sister Joe Tirk, and granddaughter of Brother and Sister Anton Tirk. She is in critical condition at the present time and our prayers go out for her and the family while they keep a constant vigil at the hospital.

Sister Estabelle Hubenak is also in the hospital and probably will be for about a week or more We hope she will be up and around soon.

Several of our members have been down with the flu or virus that is going around, but are better now.

Don't forget about the date of our meeting and we hope to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Christine Zich Reporter -CZECH PLAY AT. LODGE EDL MARCH 14-

LODGE NO. 81 NEEDVILLE The following names are added to the list of contributors to Lodge 81 Memorial Fund: In Memory of Barbara Gondre (in lieu of flowers) By Lodge No. 81, Needville- -$8.50

Wednesday, March 10, 1976 Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Dear Members, For our January meeting President Matula was absent due to a sales meeting of his company in Houston, Texas. Bro. Frank Mazac, flag bearer was absent due to surgery. Bro. Kostelnik presided over the meeting.

Minutes of previous meeting were read

by Bro. Secretary Dominic Netek and were approved as corrected. Treasurer's report was given by Sister Viola Mazac and was filed for audit as read.

Bro. Secretary Netek read correspondence from Supreme Lodge and also read the monthly sales report. Bro. Kostelnik asked for the audit report, which was presented by Past Secretary Bro. Jaroslav Kleprlik. Bro. Kleprlik gave the president a list of questions and steps to be taken to correct the same or to clarify them. Bro. Kleprlik, thanked the auditing committee which consisted of Bro. Kleprlik, Bro. Kalmus and Bro. Sefcik for a job well done. Attendance prizes were drawn and members sang "Happy Birthday" to birthday members for the month. refreshments were served and members enjoyed visiting.

Our February meeting:

President Matula convened the meeting and led the members in the pledge of allegiance. A moment of silence was observed as a tribute to all In Memory of Albina Kovar departed members of Lodge #133, San

By Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kolaja---5.00 Antonio.

Mrs. Stephanie Walzel---5.00 Report of the sick members was as follows: Bro. Kleprlik sick with the flu, In memory of Mrs. Louise Vydrzal Sister Maly(our charter member) sick at

By Mr. and Mrs. John W. home, Sister Mary Kallus in Downtown Kolaja---5.00 Baptist, Rm. 454. Dr. Joseph Kopecky Mr. and Mrs. Victor Werner---5.00 in Nix Hospital. Bro. Henry Harbort sick with flu at home. Sister Martha In memory of August J. Kolaja Harbort sick with the worst kind of flu

By Mr. and Mrs. John W. at the Metropolitan Hospital. Emilia Kolaja---10.00 Amburn home after surgery on hip Mrs. Stephanie Walzel---5.00 doing well. Sister Holly recuperating at home now. All members please In memory of Frances Senk (Lodge 9, remember the sick in your prayer and Snook, Texas) send them a get well card or call them

By Mrs. Stephanie Walzel---10.00 and cheer them up.

Mrs. John W. Kolaja---10.00 All officers were present. Minutes of In behalf of the lodge, I wish to last meeting were read and accepted acknowledge and thank those who with corrections. Minutes of executive contributed in memory of our deceased board meeting were read by the members and friends.

Secretary and filed as read. Pres.

Matula reported that the Board Fraternally, discussed the audit report and that corrections were made as recommended Rosa Linda Hartfield by the auditing committee. President Treasurer of Memorial Fund Matula presented a plaque to Past 712 Wilburn, Rosenberg President Kostelnik for dedication of 77471 service of 12 years as president, and

Wednesday, March 10, 1976 thanked him for a job well done. There was numerous business taken care of as recommended by the board and presented to the members for approval.

President Matula especially stressed the importance of new membership and especially youngsters to keep the lodge in existence for generations to come.

President Matula informed the members that he had asked for sales personnel to come to San Antonio and start a new membership drive and asked that the members cooperate in every way possible to get this team started when, they arrive in town. More sales representatives are needed in this lodge and every member should be a sales representative.

President Mattila asked that all members please check their by-laws and if they have any suggestions please give them to the secretary and he will mail them to the by-laws committee.

Pres. Matula also assured the members that the delegates are representing the members of Lodge #133 and that as soon as a list of the By-laws changes are received they will be reviewed at the meeting so that the delegates have the members vote on any changes that may be coming up.

The President reminded members of the April Spring District VII meeting and asked the committee on refreshments to meet with the executive board at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24th to make the final plans before the regular meeting. (So all refreshment committee members please don't forget a must meeting at 1 p.m.) before the meeting.

(Bro. Bob Bayer, the District VII president is invited to come and help us make the final plans.) This I hope will be my last report as a reporter for the lodge since I plan to have a volunteer or an appointee at the next meeting. Bro. Sefcik, thanks a million for putting up with me, but, most of all thanks for corrections and omissions; your a great guy, hope to see you at our district meeting.

On behalf of the officers and members of Lodge 133 san Antonio, I wish to thank Bro. Nick Morris, president, Bro. Joe B. Hejny vice-president, Bro. Silas Smith, Sister Jeanette Smith and Sister Tillie Valchar for the kind response that I had received to kick off the first phase of our new membership drive here in San Antonio, Texas. Thanks a million.

This will be it for this report. All members remember the April 11, District 7 meeting.

Emil E. Matula Reporter

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Czeeh Club from UT Visits Supreme Lodge Headquarters, Seated, L to R: Georgia Kocurek, Laurie Chamberlain, Marcia Brown, Prof. Josef Rostinsky, and Matilda Hanus (wife of Otto Hanus). Standing, L to R, Otto Hanus, SL Vice President Joe B. Hejny, Clinton Machann, Dennis Jasek, Robert Ermis (president of the Czech Club at UT), Dennis Vacula, Woody Smith, and SL President Nick A. Morris). (Photo by Glenn Psencik).

UT CZECH CLUB VISITS SUPREME LODGE On Saturday, February 28th, a number of students and their professor from the University of Texas Czech language classes paid a visit to the Supreme Lodge offices in Temple. They were greeted warmly by Brother and Sister Otto and Matilda Harms, SL President Nick Morris and Vice President Joe B. Hejny. (See accompanying picture).

After coffee and delicious pastries prepared by Sister Hanus, the group retired to the conference room where they viewed an 8-minute film strip, "Texane' C'esk4ho puvodu" narrated by Brother Morris. In addition to the narration, Brother Morris explained the background of many of the pictures and their meaning, especially those having to do with the early origins of the SPJST. (The film strip was prepared by the Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio.)

Some of the group also asked questions about the film strip and made extensive notes. One of the things brought out by Brother Morris that was not in the film strip was the significance of the person of Rev. Josef Ernst Bergman, the "Colum-

bus" and "father" of Czech immigration to Texas in the 1850s. He also showed the group a picture of Rev. Bergman that was recently secured, after a long search, by Brother Otto Hanus. The group seemed to be intrigued by the information about Rev. Bergman.

The group then toured the LAM area, escorted by Brother Hanus, consisting of the Library, Archives and Museum. While the rest of the group was touring the LAM area, Robert Ermis, President of the UT Czech Club, conferred with Brother Morris on the upcoming Third Annual Conference of Teachers and Students of Czech, to be held and sponsored again this year by the UT Czech Club at SPJST Lodge No. 29, Praha near Taylor on Saturday, April 10th (details to be pub lished soon in the Vestnik). After the tour (by then it was well after lunch time), the group had a scholarly and interesting discussion with Brothers Morris and Hanus pertaining to the status of Czech language instruction in Texas and some points that might be brought out at the coming conference. The entire encounter and visit was an interesting and stimulatinR one for all those concerned,

16 and the Supreme Lodge extends its hospitality and invitation for this group, and any other group, to visit the facilities at the Supreme Lodge. We were especially impressed by Professor Josef RoS-tinsk§, (born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia), his competence and devotion to his work. The students are all very fond of him, which makes for a good rapport in the learning process.

We were glad to have the students and their professor and extend an invitation to them to visit again soon and research at any time.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President - SPJST LUCNICA — A MEADOW OF TIME A beautiful group of young people with a beautiful message to convey and display this through a story — "Our Story" — in song and dance. What a wonderful night, we the Texas A&M Czech Club members experienced! This Majestic evening developed from the folk ballet held in the Temple High School Auditorium which we were so fortunate to attend.

How I wish all of you could have seen this unique display of precision dances and native Slovakian folk songs. Each dancer's movements were perfectly oriented in that they possessed a unique skill that entralled the entire audience.

The costumes, themselves, were beyond words, so richly decorated and colorfully rehnbroidered in colors signifying the Slovak region..

The program was divided into two parts and the first portion was highlighted with the dance marking the arrival of spring. Carrying birch branches and oak twigs, the maidens dressed in white pleated, flowing skirts with aprons of blue accented by silver flowers allowed Spring, a beautiful female dancer carrying a young seedling to step on their arms, symbolizing their respect and love for Spring. A favorite of the audience was the Valaskian dance featuring the professionalism and skill of the young men. The young men did all types of intricate dances as well as quick movements that only a very qualified young man could carry out.

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ion. The dance actually was a game in which the young men would compete against one another to see which could hold on to their hats the longest. This produced a bundle of laughs and was one of the favorites of the audience. One could not help but seem amazed at the melodies that the orchestra presented throughout the evening.

Toward the last of the program, they were featured in playing Slovak folk tunes where they emphasized the more unique instruments Last item on the program was taken from the town of Zemplin where a two-day festival is held each year in which young people gather together to sing and dance and be merry and from which many lasting friendships and marriages often occur. Dressed in colorful costumes of bright red, emerald green, canary yellow and sky blue, the dancers were simply breathtaking. Both sexes were trying to please the other in their very quick movements and footwork that unfolded on stage.

Thanks to Mr. Calvin C. Chervenka of Temple, we met with the group after their performance and what an exciting experience and happy remembrance that proved to be! Even though they live in a colorful land thousands of miles away, yet, they seemed to be so much like us and, in a way, they were.

Having no problem conversing in Czech, we talked of the various regions where our ancestors had lived and they in turn told us of their Slovakian homes. Being the same age that we were, also added a focal point to our conversation.

Joker of the group, 24-year-old Pavel stated that he had been dancing for fifteen years in various ballets. He went on to say that he had been in the Lucnica group for five years. Another member was from the town of Trencin that some of us had visited while in Czechoslovakia. That seemed to make his day! I had commented to one of the girls that their feet reminded me of "perlicky" (pearls) when they were dancing and she just laughed and said that if we had practiced as long as they have, ours would also. Another from the group stated that when he hears music, he just can't keep his feet still. We decided to show them how to do the "Cotton-eyed Joe" and,

in turn, after watching us do it about 30 seconds, they almost taught us haw to do it!

Knowing that we would have a long drive back to College Station, we knew we had better part. We all received momentos from them and I was very fortunate in receiving a shirt that the group wore with the words, "I am Lanica," inscribed on it.

Now, they are travelling throughout the .United States until the middle of April giving concerts, however, they left a cultural mark in the minds and hearts of the Temple people that can never be erased. They left us with a friendship that can never be separated by miles. Parting they stated, "Don't cry, we'll come back." Only the meadow of time knows the answer.

Patsy J. Trampota TAME' Czech Club President -CZECH PLAY AT LODGE 88, MARCH 14-

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By Cathy Sulak Often late into the night the sound of an old push-peddle sewing machine can be heard coming from Mrs. Rosie Girard's den. The 79-year-old woman from West, 15 miles north of Waco, still sews wedding dresses on the machine she bought brand new for $60, more than 50 years ago.

"I love to sew," Mrs. Girard said.

"I hate to work outside, but if I didn't have to eat and sleep sometimes, I could sew forever."

As a young girl, growing up in the rural town of Smithville in Bastrop County, Mrs. Girard learned to bake Czech pastries and to plant potatoes by following the calendar in the Farmers' Almanac.

But she never learned to sew.

It was not until she married Frank Girard in 1913 that she started sewing.

"We were farmers, and with times as they were and kids on the way, I had to teach myself to sew," she said. "I made all my girls' wedding dresses, and I did their bridesmaids' dresses, too."

The Girards moved to West in 1920. When her husband, Frank, died in 1953, Mrs. Girard decided she was not going to sit around feeling sorry for herself. "I knew I had to find something to do to keep me busy, so that's when I

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Four Generations in our SPJST — Seated, R to L: Sister Rosie Girard (greatgrandmother) and Sister Marguerite Rauschuber (grandmother); standing, R to L: Sister Rosemarie Banik (mother) and Sister Cynthia Banik. A lovely group of ladies.

(Sister Rosie Girard is a member started sewing for people.

Since that time, Mrs. Girard has of Lodge 126, Ross, for 63 years. sewn for so many weddings that She is the mother of: Daniel Gishe sighs at the thought. She mar- rard, Marguerite Rauschuber, Luvels at how styles have changed. cille Hessel, Evelyn Gajdosek, Ros"The dresses that are back in alie Cinek and R. J. Girard. The style now are the same that I made writer of this article, Cathy Sufor my daughters," she said. "It's lak, is finishing her junior year at North Texas State University in funny how times change."

Mrs. Girard said she likes to at- Denton as a journalism major. She tend weddings of the brides she writes: "When I mentioned the SPJST Vestnik to my instructor, has sewn for to hear people comment on her work and "to kiss the he smiled and said he reads it every chance he gets, which is a groom."

"Even weddings have changed, very nice compliment." We wish Cathy success and are publishing though,"she said. "We had a small the only picture of Sister Girard wedding when Frank and I marwe have. —Editor.) ried. Now it seems weddings are - SPJST _agetting bigger and bigger, with half the county invited and more -CZECH PLAY AT _LODGE 88, MARCH 14people in the wedding party than I can count on both hands. I guess I've just seen a lot of weddings."

Mrs. Girard likes to talk. She will talk about "the old days" for hours. She talks about watching her six children grow up, about riding to church in a wagon and Being friendly about how the women in the is our pleasure... small, rural community used to gather on winter afternoons to Being helpful make quilts. is our business Mrs. Rosie Girard loves to sew.

As long as that push-peddle sewing machine does not give her any trouble, that outside work may never get done.

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SKRIVANEK RETURNS FROM ROTARY GROUP EXCHANGE TRIP TO INDIA Joseph J. Skrivanek, III, son of Prof.

(Ret.) and Mrs. Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. of Caldwell will be returning from India March 10. He was selected by a Rotary selection committee to represent District 587 and the Caldwell Rotary Club on a Rotary Group Study Exchange Team to spend six weeks in India. Mr. Skrivanek was among many very qualified candidates and was selected by the committee because it was very impressed with him and feels certain that he will represent the district and the local club in an exceptional manner.

The Rotary Foundations Group Study Exchange is an educational program designed to provide outstanding young business and professional men opportunities for studying another country, its people, and institutions through participation in an organized program of study and discussion in the country concerned. The trip will further international understanding by allowing men of good will to meet, talk and live with each other in a spirit of fellowship so that they may get to know each other's problems and aspirations and to permit such personal contacts'to riper; into lasting friendships.

"As president of the Caldwell Rotary Club, we are very pleased and privileged to have a representative of Joey Skrivanek's caliber to represent us in the Group Study Exchange Team. We know that his six weeks in India will provide him with lasting memories and friends and help to promote the spirit of

18 Rotary," said J.P. Smith.

Skrivanek is a 30-year-old resident of Caldwell. He resides at 407 West Mustang St. with his wife, Susan, a school teacher. An attorney, he has his own office with a varied practice of civil and criminal matters. He has further interests in ranching, being manager and co-owner of the Skrivanek Polled Hereford Ranch which includes an operation consisting of over 1400 acres and some 450 head of outstanding registered Polled Hereford cattle.

Mr. Skrivanek participated in high school sports, 4-H and FFA judging teams, student government and other activities at Stephen F. Austin High School, Bryan, Tex. He attended Oklahoma State University one year and completed his B.S. degree from Texas A&M University. While working on his Master's degree, he taught Animal Science at TAMU. He is a licensed attorney having received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas.

At present he is in line for promotion to captain in the U.S. Army Res. (Inactive). Activities in which he participates at present include coaching the Burleson County Junior and Senior Livestock Judging teams; American and Texas Polled Hereford Associations; State Bar of Texas; Brazos and Burleson County Bar Associations; Chairman, Burleson County RC&D Committee; Brazos Valley Estate Council; Ind. Cattlemen's Associaton; city sponsored basketball and tennis leagues.

Last but not least, he is a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 39, Bryan, Bedrich Smetana. It is also interesting to note that Skrivanek is a fifth generation Texan. His great, great grandfather (pra-pra dedecek) came to Texas from Zelechovice, Moravia, Czechoslovakia in 1855.

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings 1976 SPRING MEETINGS District I will hold its spring meeting Sunday, March 28, 1976 at Lodge No. 9, Snook. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

Betty Suehs, Dist. I Secy. * * District II will hold its spring meeting on Sunday, March 28, 1976 with Lodge No 47, Seaton serving as host lodge. Registration: 1 p.m.; meeting convenes at 1:30 p.m. * District III will hold its spring meeting Sunday, April 25, 1976 at Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth. (Details to be announced later). * a District IV will hold its spring meeting Sunday, April 25, 1976, at the VFW Hall in Seymour, Texas. * * District V spring meeting will be on March 21, 1976 at Lodge No. 142 Stefanik, 5508 NoIda, Houston. * a The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 28, 1976 at the KC Hall in Wharton. Wharton Lodge No. 151 and Hungerford Lodge No. 58 will be the host lodges. —Edwin J. Smajstrla, Pres. * * District VII will hold its spring meeting on April 11th, 1976 with Lodge No. 133, San Antonio serving as host. More details later.

—Bob Bayer, president 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. 24, CYCLONE Regular lodge meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.; social following.

- SPJST — THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of The United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all."

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Monthly lodge meetings held every second Sunday at 2 p.m.

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

Wednesday, March 10, 1976 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month.

SPJST — LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Regular meeting the first Sunday 9f each month.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Quarterly lodge meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December, at the Ellinger Fire Dept. Bldg., 7 p.m.

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

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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 p.m. -- Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

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

Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

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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 793 -628 or793-6284.

-SPJST-

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-

LODGE 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.

- SPJST LODGE 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 Lodge meetings held the first Friday of each month, at 8 p.m.

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

Temple High School September 25, 1976 — State Royalty at Lodge 177, Academy

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LODGE 174, ROCKDALE' Lodge meetings every third Friday of each month at VFW, 7 p.m.

- SPJST — LODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST HOUSTON Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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

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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-

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Warrenton Grocery Store.

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LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings held every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m.

- SPJST S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 *

S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville. Texas 77461 SPJST -

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar April 3 and 4, 1976 — State Youth Leaders' Retreat August 29, 1976 — State YAD,

District III Youth Leaders' Training Class will be held at Lodge 25, Ennis, March 13th, beginning at 10 a.m.

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From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT III TRAINING CLASS The District III Training Class will be held at Lodge 25, in Ennis, beginning at 10 a.m. on March 13, 1976. All youth leaders and their assistants are encouraged to attend this informative meeting. We have many items of interest to discuss, including the Miss SPJST Contest, new rule books, and summer camp. Sister Dorothy Massey will be present to assist in the clarification of any questions.

Fraternally, Ed Kamas, DYC - SPJST ATTENTION: DISTRICT II Attention, all youth leaders and parents. We have a revised forecast about the cake auction at our spring district meeting. There will be a cake auction at break time, 'but each club will be permitted to auction only 2 cakes per youth club.

You will still be permitted to have a bake sale during the break, so you can bring as many cakes for the bake sale as you wish.

Complete details and order of meeting to be published later.

Our next district get-together will be our spring District II meeting which will be held March 28 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Each youth club 'must have their poster ready by' that meeting date because our posters will be judged at that time and the three top posters from each district will be taken to the convention for state competition.

We will also have our district competition for the Miss SPJST Contest at this meeting. Each youth leader is to inform their contestant that they must submit their entry autobiography sheet to me

19 before March 13, 1976. This autobiography should be accompanied by a recent photo of the contestant.

The complete rules for the Miss SPJST contest have been published in the Vestnik for the last several weeks so look them up and let's see if each lodge in the district can have an entry in this contest. Details as to time of completion will be published later.

Leaders, you still have time to send your application to attend the Longhorn Recreational Lab, which will be March 21-26; also Send your confirmation to SYD Sister Massey about the weekend retreat which will be April 3rd and 4th, at Camp Val Verde. The youth activities will start picking up. See you March 28th.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky (2-23-76) DYC -CZECH PLAY AT LODGE 98, MARCH 14From

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Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

Dear Members and Readers: It has been quite some time since I've written to the Vestnik.

I recently attended a training session in Talton which once again was well worth my time. It was good to see SYD Dorothy Massey and DYC Elsie Brdecka. It is also good to see all the youth leaders from District VI. I am, proud to announce that Marilyn Vincik will compete for the Miss SPJST contest from our lodge. Good luck Marilyn at the District VI spring meeting competition, which will be held Sunday, March 28th at the KC Hall in Wharton.

Those of you who are interested in going to camp this year, be sure you have not missed too many meetings.

YAD is rapidly coming up. Start thinking about your craft entries and talent divisions.

Fraternally, Barbara Drastata (3-3-76) Youth Leader SPJST

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: Let's not forget our lodge meeting, it will be held Sunday, March 14th.

Our youth club, would like to

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thank Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood for inviting us to their volleyball game night. We all had a very nice time.

Some of our youth club members have not paid their club dues.

Please bring them to this meeting.

We will try to play volleyball, also don't forget your projects. I hope to see you.

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Readers: Sunday, February 15th, the Junior Youth Club of , Lodge No. 84, Dallas had their meeting and Valentine party. We all had a good time.

On Sunday, February 22nd we went skating at White Rock Skating Rink. The younger members in our group went to Pennywhistle Park. We enjoyed the day and had a lot of fun.

Now we have to settle down and seriously practice for our Anniversary Program. Our first practice was held Friday, February 27th.

Have a nice week.

Fraternally, Kim. Rejcek (2-28-76) Reporter SPJST --

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Dear Readers, The month of February was a very active month for the members of Lodge 153.

On February 27th we held our monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jeanette Hlavaty. Marilyn Vincik led the pledge, Gary Mosely led the motto, and Melany Drastata led the prayer song.

The minutes were read and approved. A treasurer's report was also given.

We discussed our upcoming adult meeting to be held March 4th in La Salle; YAD entry blanks were given out to everyone; camp was also discussed.

Afterward, all members participated in games and competed in several contests.

Cookies were brought and were later taken to the Care Inn in Ganado.

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successful.

Our next meeting was scheduled for March 4th in a Salle Fraternally, Melany Drastata (3-3-76) SPJS1 —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton

Dear Members and Friends: We have been busy this youth year from June until now.

Our socials included for the following months: June--a swimming party at the VA; July—game night at the lodge to raise money; August-- another swimming party; September--a social was planned, but it was cancelled because of rain; October--a hayride at Vanicek's farm; November--game night at the lodge; December—we didn't have one due to the Christmas party, but we helped decorate the lodge; January--a skating party at Skate Heaven in Temple; February--a Western Masquerade at the lodge.

We helped set up booths and decorate them for the picnic and we also helped work at some booths.

Many youth members also attended District 11 camp, district fall meeting in Taylor, district skating party in February at Skate Heaven, and we will attend the District 11 meeting, which will be held March 28th at our lodge, Lodge 47, Seaton.

Our youth officers are: President Donna Kohutek, Vice President Janice Mesecke, Secretary Kim Mikulas, Treasurer Elaine Zavodny, Reporter Beth Vanicek, Sergeant-at-Arms Katherine Morris.

Until next time!

Fraternally, Joyce Pechal (15)

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EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Friendship Lodge No. 174, Rockdale in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our dear departed brother, RICHARD RENE LOPEZ

age 3 years of Route 2, Box 56, Rockdale, who was accidentally killed Wednesday, February 25, 1975 when struck by an automobile at the home of his grandparents.

Brother Lopez was the son of Rachel and Cecil Lopez, being born on December 14, 1972 in Hearne, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Saturday in the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with burial in the 100F Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lopez of Rockdale; one sister, Lydia Denise Lopez of Rockdale; grandparents, Mrs. Valentina Lopez of Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Cavazos, Sr. of Rockdale; greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lopez of Taylor and Mrs. Marianita Martinez of Taylor; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Resolution Committee: Mrs. Lambert Skubal Mrs. Daniel Marek

ednesday, March 10, 1976 EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, JACOB KOLAFA age 73 years, who died January 23, 1976 at Sealy Medical Center, Sealy.

Funeral services were held in the Guardian Angel Church in Wallis on January 25, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Hanus officiating; and burial was in the Guardian Angel Cemetery in Wallis, under the direction of Knesek's Funeral Home in Wallis.

Brother Kolafa was born on April 9, 1902 at Shiner, Texas and was a retired farmer.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Kolafa of Wallis; four sons, Eddie Kolafa of Wallis, Lidge Kolafa of La Porte, Jerry Kolafa of Wallis, Victor Kolafa of Hunstville, Alabama; four daughters, Mrs. Aileen Drozd of Wallis, Mrs. Rosalie Miculek of Gramercy, Louisiana, Lillian Kolafa of Wallis, Mary Ann Kolafa of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Helen Vasina of Cuero, Julia Mae Kolafa of San Antonio, Mrs. Mary Kramer of San Antonio, Mrs. Rosie Van Dee Veere of Anehiam, California; brothers, Joe Kolafa of San Antonio, and Eddie Kolafa of Fort Worth; and 15 grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Annie Foytik Lydia Sperlik Carrie Bohacik EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 48, Beyersville, in behalf of our entire membership, 'wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed brother, R. L. ZEZULKA, of 601 S. Main, Taylor, died in the Taylor Hospital Tuesday afternoon at the age of 68 years.

Brother Zezulka was born in Taylor September 20, 1907.

He is survived by his wife, the former Vlasta SVreek; a daughter~ Miss Linda Zezulka of Austin; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Zrubek of Granger and Mrs. Joe Zycha and Mrs. Elsie Faltesek of Taylor; three brothers, Joe Zezulka of Taylor, Frank of Thrall and Albert of Santa Barbara, California,

YES TN/K and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Desmond Murphy officiating and with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gary Denkeler, Charlie Bucanek, Eugene Zezulka, Edwin Zrubek, Anton Faltesek and Alex Zezulka.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Sharon I3era.n Doris Wiesner Sadie Turek - SPAT -

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ITEMS OF INTEREST BABYSITTING IS MORE THAN `SITTING AND WATCHING' Nearly all boys and girls babysit during their pre-teen and teen years, but to compete in the job market, young people often need to offer services other than just "taking care" of a small child, Dorothy Taylor, a family life education specialist, says.

"Babysitting co-ops are popular in some areas. Several teenagers pool their interests and talents and provide child care, entertainment and learning activities.

"The fees are naturally a little higher since the child has more supervision in a babysitting co-op.

The money is also divided among more sitters. Co-ops usually operate on weekends due to the time required for more activities. Parents should keep in mind that this is still non-professional babysitting, however," the specialist said.

Miss Taylor is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System.

"Teens who enjoy working alone may continue to babysit in their neighborhood. Like any other job, the youth should be prepared for taking care of and being responsible for the children," she remind-

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She suggested some guidelines for good babysitters.

—Your first responsibility is to keep the baby safe.

—Follow rules set by the parents to the best of your ability.

—Use your special skills (everyone has some tricks that work better than others).

—Be a good example — children are great mimics.

"The babysitter isn't the parent, and sitters don't become parents during the hours they 'babysit either. Sitters can't love a child as his parents do, and neither should they punish as parents do. Also, sitters shouldn't be held responsible for habits the child learned long before the youth became a 'babysitter," Miss Taylor pointed out.

This means that there are limits to the job of babysitting. Every job has some difficult parts — but babysitters aren't parents, doctors, teachers or housekeepers, she added.

"With training and practice, most young people become firstrate sitters. Most teens like little children and young children like being with teenagers. Babysitting is a natural job for youth, whether they sit alone or work with others in a babysitting co-op," the specialist said.

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IODINE — ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTH Iodine is an essential mineral, but "a little bit goes a long way, Mrs. Sally Coble, a food and nutrition specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service says.

"Lack of iodine causes goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front sides of the neck. But recent studies indicate some people with high levels of urinary iodine, reflecting a high iodine Intake, also have evidence of goiter," the specialist said.

"Traditionally, iodized salt and seafood have been the major sources of dietary iodine in the American diet. But today's new technology in food processing may be making more iodine available in foods.

"For example, milk and bread made with iodate dough conditioners now contribute a significant amount of iodine in the diet," she explained.

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRAT RSTVI Ceski *), Cast (tiedni organ Slovanske Podporojiei Jednoty Statu Texas, salotieni :okra

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a zpiva svou filohu znamenite. Bude ponejprve na jeviSti. Druhou nevestu hraje naSe davno vYborna ochetnice, s1. Wilhelmina Simedkova.

Take na'S pevecky sbor je zastoupen a zpevy Midi bratr Tim KioStom.

Ostatni uvidite, al se v pinem podtu dostavite. Je to velkY nynejS1 dobe, kdy tak malo mladYch lidi mluvi desky, dat tak herne divadlo dohromady. Dik naemu reliserovi bratru Milo Karel, ktery skuteene se vynasnaluje, aby vSe dopadlo dobte.

Tak ci poznamenejte datum na kaleudati a hledte se z blizka i dalky dostavit; nebudete toho litovat f Ostatni ochotniky nebudu vypisovat, uvidite je na jevigti.

S pozdra.vem zilstavam Mrs. Mary Johnson

Piejente si upozornit nae dtenate, le 14. biezna u kadu Pokrok Houstonu dislo 88 se bude pkedvadet pekne Ceske divadlo na jejich jeviM Vas redaktor mel ptilaitost dinkovat v torn divadle pked nejakou dobou a mohu vas vSechny ujistit, le to bude hezke a zajimave pobaveni v to nedeli. Podporujte nUte Ceske podniky!

• * Take zadneme uvekegiovat lekce Ceske fedi, ktere mame v zasobe a ktere byly v tisku v Casopise "Oeskoslovensky svet", od podatku roku 1975. Molne. ze na..§im laktm to pomtiZe. To jen kdy bude misto ye Irestniku. Mnoho zdaru — Vam lAeml —SPJSr

ODDiL DOPISOVATELe

ProE jste opustil sve posledni misto?

Pro dobre chow:mi.

Jak to?

— Pro dobre chovani mi byl zbytek trestu prominut.

RAH POKROK HOUSTONU CISLO 88 Ctdni dtenali!

CeSke- divadlo u kadu P(okrok Houstonu dislo 88 pod nazvem Dvt, svatby butle podano ji g v tuto nedeli dne 14. biezna ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Jak jsem se jit delve bude to pkedstaveni n9, 'ktere budete dlouho vzpominat. VS'echny ulohy jsou ye spolehlivych rukou a zpevy sboru jsou nadherne.

Jak jest Znamo, desire divadlo je vzacnosti a zkidka je clati Ceske ptedstaveni bez velkYch xiesnazi. Prato VS,'s uctive zveme, aby jste nas poctili Vag nav*Stevou, neb VaSe ptitomnost jest jedinou odmenou za vedery yen )vane zkou'A kart', kcere kazdy neinkujici nut ne potkebuje. Jak vite, kald, ma sve denni zamestnani a lieder jest jedinY ws ke zkou§kam. Reliser Milo Karel a ieditel zpevu Tim Kos tom jsou neuprosni a vyti.aduji frainku• eich dleml to nejlertli, co je motno podat k provedeni vadla Dye svatby.

Ptitx)rainem nedele14. biezna bude v poledne chutnY abed, odpoledne divadlo a po .pkedstaveni dobra hudba k tanci od 5 do 9 hodin.

Pkijdt`e v hojnem poetu a Protijete nedeli mewi pkateli a to divadlo Yarn dlouho utkvi v named.

Mime se s Vami na shiedaneu 14. Nezna.

Se sestersaYm pozdravesu Frances Olexowa —SPJSr —

POKROK HOUSTONU t1S1.0 88, HOUSTON Ctene. redakce a mill etenati, Jest asi vtern znarno, ze v nedeli 14. biezna bude u eadu peedy a.deno desire divadlo pod nazvem 'Dy e svatby" se zpevy a malebnYmi eeskYmi kroji a s doprovodem na housle profesorem Teofil Haiamou, ktery vyueuje eeskY jazyk na Universite v Houston.

Take tam freinkuje jako nevesta v kroji a v bilYch tatech pan' Rosie Sicnerova. ktera, ad neoyladd eesky jazyk (rozena v Pareiti) hraje RAD

TAK VELICOS Pie Anetika Hondkova Nedavno zne v Baylor nemocnici zesnula pani Ottilie Urbanova (ro tend Cervenkova) z esady Talty po blite Kaufman po deli trapne nemoci. Potnala jsem tuto pan, pied nejake oslavt nekolika sini KJT v Ennis. Ona se mi peed stavila, te ete me dopisy ye Vestniku a sdelila me, ze pochazi ze Schulenburgu a ze chodila do s natim dobrYra peitelem Dr. Chas. J. Hollubem ( nyni z Houstonu). Byla tehdy vesela a velmi peatelska, a pekro jsrne si pohovoti ly vespolek. Zanechala mantela a dve sestry a dva bratry. Zesnult, byla. Avagrovou nati nave elenky sestry Rose Urbanove. Pfejeme 3t lehke odpoeinuti a pozfistalYrn vyshavujeme rati soustrast.

Take vyslovujeme soustrast nasestee Elisce Robertsove nad odchodem jejiho tchtina pana John Felton Robertse, kterY mel pohieb rninuly tyden. Byl opravdu v letech nebot‘ se dotil 96 let a byl pry velat do konce. Zesnulemu mi Terrell, Wejeme klidny spAnek Texas -- neclit' je mu zemil lehka.

Ve sttedu 10. bfezna 1576 Polska tanedni skupina bude v nedell 29. tinora pfedvidet polske tance v dallaske Music Hall pod vedenim teditelky Miry ZiminskeSygletynske. Ona, se syYrn man gelern zal.ogila znamy spolek Mazowsze (vyslovuje se Mazovte), aby zachranili tradice a dedietvi 1)01skyeh kroju, osad a vesnic. Prijede pry asi sto tanednika a ptivezou S sebou ptivocini kroje v prvottidnim pota.dku a pia kaddem pfedsta vent se vymenuji kroje nejmene sedrukra.t. Celkem maji asi 1500 ruznYch kroja a multi maji prava navi pera v kloboucich, jak se nosi okeli Krakowa. Buda to jiste nee° peknaho nebot' zatanei se 25 rozdilnYth tanedical a budou mit ay e hudebni nistroje, ktere poudi ji na jeviati pki polkich, ronzur/rich a polonaisach. Doufam, le budou mit velkou noarttavu a vte se jim vydati.

VICSTN/K to bud`me vdeani tem hadinam!

Amerika obdrai novy zvon Svobody jako darek od Anglia k naLama 200. yYroei. Zvon bude aestitunovar, aby nahradil ten start, kte 117 stale pukal cbyl vyroben ve Whitechapel v Anglii v roce 1752) Tu pukliau mel jig nekolikrat nahraaenou a vadi jen 1.5 tuny a tento novy je pry ninohem vetai.

Zvon bude vyroben na stejnem mis to jako ten stark. , kde se vyrabely zvony od roku 1250. Stoji za zmin ku, ae kralovna Alibeta, z Anglia mini ptijet v dervenci a chtela by darek tenth odevzdat lidu americkernu jako "Bicentennial" zvon na paruatku nati oslavy. Praire v tech to dnech je zde v Dallas znamy "Freedom Train" dill vlak svobody a kaddY za malt poplatek se melee podivat ye viaku na mnohe historicka; pamatky. Skolni Jett ma ji rano pfednost a dospeli se mohou odpoledne po rlivat tea Buda to nem na co budou dlouho vzpominat. Ja sama se pamatuji, ae jako tkolaeka jsem v Ennis Ma se spalutaky se podivat na ten Liberty zvon, kdya lei pied lety pfes Ennis a vady na to vzpominam.

Nate sestra Helen Parmova s manaelem Oldfichem budou v nedeli 7. btezna oslavovat 40. vYroei sveho manaelstvi ve svern domove.

Budou mit tzv. "Open House" od 3. do 6. hodiny odpoledile, aby sve 'Oral pekna oslavili. Pfejeme man 'denim vte to nejlepti a mnoho zdra vi do daltich let. Oba jsou Nanoye SPJST u tadu 130.

Mandel nati Clenky sestry Lillian Drziewicki byl nedavno operova,n v Baylor nemocnici a nynI pry jia je doma a pekne se uzdravuje, cod mu jiste ptejeme neb nemoc je zla vec.

Tento tYden americke pottovni organy ehteji zavfit asi 600 venkov skath pottovnich atada, ale kongresnacr v celkovem podtu 44 se proti tomu postavili a podali dalobu, aby rozkaz nemohl bYt vykoOd 1. dervence 1975 bylo zavteno 186 takovych malych pottovaich iitada a to pry se uaetialo asi jeden a tti dtvrte milionu dolard. Jak to dopadne, je telko Mena Utady se brani tomu, aby jejich potty byly zavfeny, ale ye Washingronu D.C. se tvrdi, le je skrze no velkY deficit a te padame hloubaji do dluha. Take ay chteli ye Washingtonu, aby poata se rozniaela Jen in dny v tYdnu a pro ti tomu je tea yenta oposice kdyi se tvrdi, le by se takto tfilo asi 350 miliona dolaril na vSr-dajich. Buderne tedy aekat, az jak se Wei vninou.

-CZECH PLAY AT LODGE 88, MARCH 14line 2. btezna tomu bude jit 140 K stoletemu vfroZi let kdy skupina pionyru americFrantiika Palackeho IcYch se seala ye Washington -onthe-Brazos v Texasu a prohlasila, Znate 1Vlorayskoslerslce Beskydy? le Texas je od to doby svobodny a Ty svahy a hfebeny hor s pralenezzivisly na Mexiku a ae jest resy na strmYch bocich, s rozhledem p ublikou. attach 59 inuail pode- do (Welt ra viny inodrozelenYch psalo prohlateni nezavislosti. Dakopca, vlahymi lesy vonicimi prys vid G. Burnett byl zvolen provisikde y e velebnem tichu se za onalnfm presidentem a general stavil das? Beskydy jsou vaak i saSam Houston zvolen jako velitel moty ve stranich se AindelovYmi nad vojir.y, ktefi byli vettinou jen stfechan•1 na dtevenYch stavenich, obydejni osadnici. Zakratko, asi halekani pasaka krav, pisniCky ba(Ism set Texaml zaskoeilo 1100 mejejich fujar na salatich, drozxickYch vojaka a nastala poralka di zpev, kultani tiedulek, vane jamexiciceho generals Santa Anna a hod, ostruain a man; to jsou Texas byl osvobozen od Mexika. Za pstruzi flaky a ledove chladne Po

toky v adolich, kolem niche23 behem, stoleti vznikly dediny, mesteeka a mesta. Tak pod Vtesovskymi vrchy, jea jsou odnodim Beskyd, vznikly i liodslavice, v pull testy 'nazi ValatskYm Meziiidim a NovYm Jieinem. Tu v liodslavieich se narodil Frantitek PalaekY (17981876), pcliticky pfedstavitel Ceske ho naroda a nejvatal novodoby des kt historik.

PalackY spatfil svetlo sveta 14. derma 1738 v ueiteiske rodine a pod vedenim sveho otce, evangelickeho &Rale a pismaka, ziskal pr y -nivzdela ndpokraevln evangelickem gymnaziu v Treneine na Sloyeasku. Po tteeh letech (1812) pketel na bratisla yske lyceum a od to doby spade jak padatek jeho pfatelstvi s Paylem Josefem 8afatikem, Janem Konarem a jirtYrai nacatenyrni pracovniky narodniho obrozeni, tak i pry ni jeho basnicke pokusy otisknute v HromadkovYch Prvotinich roku 1817. Ptitti rok byl 'van spis "Po datkove ,deskeho basnictvi obzvlatte prosodic" jet byl spolednYm di lens. s P. J. t afatikem. StejnY rok vznikl i "Pfehled dejin krasovedy a jeji literatury" otittany pozdeji roce 1823 v Casopise KROK a dalM jive splay literarna-teoreticke a esteticke.

Piaahod Palackeho do Prahy 11. dubna 1823 byl meznikem jeho Mvota, i Ceske kultury prvni poloviny 19. stoleti. Tu se stal pfitelem Josefa Jungmanna a dakem patriarchy narodniho obrczeni, zakladatele slavistiky Josef a Dobrovskeho, nejvattiho deskeho osvicenskeho vedce. PalackY na doporudeni Dobrovskeho se ujal geneologickeho studia u deskYch hrabat tternberka, pak tea t ernina, Martinica a KinskYch a za uspetnou praci mu byl svaten Mad hrabeciho archivita. PalackY vtak neziistava pouze kabinetnim vedcem knihomilem, nybra s celou energii sveho mladi se freastni stale rostouciho vedeekeho rozhledu vteho spoleCen skeho aivota praiske tlechty rodne sa probouzeliciho meat'anstva. V roce 1827 na jeho navrh a pod jeho vedenim zadal vychazet vadeakY mesienik "tasopis spolednosti vlasteneckeho museum v techach." Mod roku se oaenil s Terezii Me3hurovou, deerou bohateho praaskeho advolcata a velkostat takie na vaechna budouci

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leta byl prost finandnich starosti, ktere tak easto ztetovaly zamery jinarch obrozeneckach pracovnikaa Pti systematicke ptiprave k iivotninur dilu, PalackY svou polltickou a organizatorskou einnosti formuja vatejne mineni k teaeni aktuelnich spoledenskYch akolt.

Na rozclil od filozofickeho zajmu Jungmannovna, Palackeho dlouhodobe koncepce jsou ve shot% s vedeckam, tendendnim vavojem eeske narodni historie. Palacka byl si jist nutnosti boje za politicke osamcstatneni Ceske spoleanosti a k tomu smetovala i jeho dinnost v raznYch institucich. Roku 1831 byl jednim ze zakladatelii Matice desk& 1841-52 byl jednatelem Narodniho muzea, pozcieji presidentem sboru pro ziazeni Narodniho divadla. Kdyi v roce 1868 byl vylomen z Radhodte obnovska piskovco vSt 'amen a 5. kvetna tehot roku dopraven do Prahy k uloaeni v zaklactech Narodniho divadla spolu s dalsimi kameny z linach historicky vaznamnach a naroclu drahyrch mist, FrantiSek Pala.c10 peedal jej salvnostne F. A. Urbankovi, ptedsedovi divadelniho sboru, slovy: "Z posvetneho Radiroate, kte rY z vysokosti sve panuje nad krajinou rozsahlou, odevzdavam yarn z utrob mohutne hory jeho vytesa na, kfunen co paispevek k posvatne svatynl, ktera slouaiti ma he zvelebeni umeni eeskeho a k zualechnateho tivota narodniho."'

PalackY byl davno ati oblibenam mluvdim naroda rlostvadeuje I airyvek popisu slavnosti kladeni zikladniho kamene Narociniho divadla v prynan (19 e rameai Poatraaa od skladatele Josefa Bohuilava Feerstera: "Oz yal se jasot tisicu, pot slaynostni zpey sboru, nakei ztich to cele shromaident Podal catad klepani n a zaklaar ■ item se uptane aft m'sta, kde byl pestaven stan a poznal Frantiaka Palackeho, Jena prvni piaatou pil k zaklacinimu kament. Neslya ael ;sem jeho slov, ale sly§im jeate dnes buracajici volani siavy, • tere lu nioh n a rledovalo A vine t? nikdo neprotaluvil slov traasnajdich a hlaaaich. &r? b.. jrnenti na roda v 6echach a na Morava jeanotaeho poaehneja Pan Bah lilu svatyce tato, na k t ere narodu eeskernu zjeveva i l a pied eel stavati se ma, vdelljakft mravni oravda Itrasa'".

VtSTfifIC Palackeho koncepce se neivaraz neji projevily v prakticke politick& dinnosti, zejmena kolem roku 1848, kdy se stal piedstavitelem liberalni strany, byl dlenem Naruciniho vaboru, ptedsedou Slovanakeho sjezdu a autorem i zastaneern austroslavismu v nerna videi nejrealnejii tadavail aeskeho na roda na politiekou samostatnost v ramcl federalaihc Rakoaska V roce 184a Pe podilet na pamaanem sna mu rakouskeho imperia v hanack:e, Kromeaiii na Morava v ta.mnajdim arcibiskuPskern zamku. Federaani a austroslavisticke nazory Palacky zastaval i po zmateni naddji revolueniho roku 1848, kdy rnusil odejit z vatejnach funkci. Jeate v roce 1865 ye svach elancich ye sta rodeskem aasopise NAROD zastaval tyto myalenky, zejrnana stati "Idea statu rakouskeho" kde prohladuje zclanlive proticnildne tvrzeni o nut nosti existence Rakoaska a zaroven mluvi o torn, ge 'de.ska narod nevznikl s Rakouakem a tare s ram nezanikne. Palackeho znama vS1rok: "Byli jsme pted Rakouskem, budenae i po nem", mel bYt varstrahou pied bliiichn se dualisrnem (tedy ne jiz Rakouskem, ale Rakousko-Uherskern), atery se pak 1867 stal hrobern austroslavismu.

Proti dualismu Palacka prctestoval manifestadni adasti na pouti do Moskvy v roce 1867, avdak od mya lanky federace neupustil takiica do konce sveho zivota. Svill cmyl vysvetloval v roce 1872 tim, ie daveioval "v rozumnost a pravotnost naroda nemeckeho...Zportale bylo a je jejich domneni, ze nam narod nest vlastni nebude pokladem pry ye tak draharm jako Jim." Palackeho vrcholnou dinnosti by lo jeho iivotni literarni dilo "Da:jiny naroda eeskeho v echath i na Morava." Piapravne prace k tomato veledilu zadaly ua v letech tfica tYch a pokradovaly v pozdejaich letech stadiem domacich i zahranianich archiva. Za taut° ireelem Palacka byl ye Vidni, v Lipsku, Mnichove, Draactanech, Berlina, Peki, Parisi, v Ochranove v Luaici a v rcce 1837 v kde zasluhou vlivnYch alechticit neamorne deset War pracoval v papeaskem vatikanskem archivu a opsal tam na 400 rukopisa, jinak zcela nedostupnaeh. Vasledky svach badani uloan do rnnoastvi historicharch stu dii a pojednani do edic' pramena,

ye stteclu 10. btezna 1976 uvetegiovanYch peed vydanira hlav niho dila i soudasna s nina. Je to napaiklad "Zhodnoceni starach des kach dejapiscia" z roku 1830, "Nejstark paniatity aesa.eho jazyka" spolaane s Pavlem Josefem tafatikem z roku 1840, a dalti.

Prasiule Palackeho dejiny vychazely v letech 1846 , 1876 a v peal rozsahlach svazcicir p a davaji obraz Ceske historie od praveku do roku 1526. asou diem literarne umeleckYm i vddecky historickam, vyjadtujrcim autorovu filosofii dealrYch dejin, jejicha smyslem bylo vytniclovat demokratickou a' svotadnnu spoleanost Steaejni rnyalenkou je to ody eky aapas mezi nemeckaan a aeskjaa (slovanskym) aivlem; za vrchol deakach dejin povaiuje Palacky husitstvi, kdy se ceska denaokraVenost projevily v nejvatai site. A v tomto boji mezi autoritou a rozumem Palacka vidi i yeiikost vyznamu Husova yystoupeni, nebot4 Hus prosazoval volnost piesvecideni a svobodu liciskeho ducha proti autorita tehdy svetovladne cirkva. Palacka rortraky vedouci k Lipar.aan, robot` "tim navratily se ✓echy piedae v politickem ohledu do tech koleji zas", ye kterach byly pied poaetim valek thusitskach) vabec; aristnkracie dosedla °pat na piednf mista v tizeni zentskern a vedia aezio v rodu." Zae byl peeatek toho, co bylo paiatuou pozdeadi helohorske katastrofy, kdya aeskY narod strati! airokou lidayou zakladnu sve Sve poslani pinily dejiny v pozdejaiah dobach v tom smyslu. jak jej vyslovil autor ye svem zaveru: "Ja si jen z to dude pier, aby niilovanemu a po vaechny easy nad jiae take zkouaeremu narodu naaemu co neje:nave dostalo se Iva'rneao zrcalla aOkere ieho nulosti, ku poaaera, vzpamatovani a otuaeni se v bytu scr am, by vady kradel po cestach pravdy a pritva, i aby aepachal ye zclaru, by arnalomyslnel y e protivenstvir Frantidek Palatka dokonail sve ohrovske aivotni dilo 23. du' na 1876 a zancdlouho potom, 2P. kvat na 1876, zemtel. Narcd mu uspoia.dal kraloy ska pobieb a k veanamu odpodinku byl tenth valka eyn Moravy uloien na hibitova v Lobkovicich Zaverem nakolik poznamek V dol.* ineho vice jak dasesaleteho pobytu v Canada vlastnil jsem V

Ve *Ueda 10. bkezna 1976 posledmch letech domek ye yenta kolonii rodinnach domka u krajanskeho sttediska Masaryktownu ve Scarborough v ptedmesti Tororta. etast teto koionie tyla postivena na ladeni leticfch loukach, jet offvodna tat pattily Masarvktownu.

Tyto pozemky byly preciany k stale rostaucint danim a v9hoand cane nalaldnute nakolika staviteli Oudwacirai tuto kolonli, s podrainkou, fa ulice kaki na b9vwarch poaericich neadeho sttediaka panesnu jinena v9znarankch osobnosti teaMho naroda. Je ttt tedy ulice Palackeho tPala .ty Street), Beranova (Reran Street) a Kollarova (KoU lar Drive). Bohuael nadinel (teiacla pied 13 Ilety, kdyt jsem se z Canady stehoval, tilo jich v Toronto kolem 80,000) byli zabydleni yesmes na zapaAinf strane masta; do nave kolonie se naatebovalo Jen par rodin a ye zmin'em9ch s deskami nitzvy jsem byd111 se svoa rodinou pouze ja, na Kollar Drive.

Man znara9, distokrevn9 CanaWan, jeho zahrada za domem na Palackeho ulici sousedila se TRIERdou za ra9ra domeat nu Ko !Arne ulici, se po ease naudil vyslevavat jmeno radaticar, jak se slu41 a vatti; ti ostatni domordet to vYslovovali PaMAL Na nadi Mei -my tan' byli vlastne prvnia ponevada vetaina &mica se jeta.6 dokon dovala jedna tamnejai damn pa ptedcich ze Smaragdoveho ostrova, kde rostou Jen bramtxry, chte la dalat peticl, to Kollar Drive by to mela psat Collar neboli krouiek, nahrdehalk, Ltd. a malt) ji pod nos me vysvetlena kdo Jdn lar byl a prod tato a daldi d ye ulice nesou deska plata .

Pifolovf: "Kohn chleba jia, taho pisea zpiver anebo "Kdo ahce • vlky titi, muss s 1111261 N10." v uve• denern pit ldadu neplati. Ravnat tak je zaratejici, Wayne to v Taxa su, kdyt naainec s ryze aeskam jmenem jako naptiklad K-apeck9.

Kocian nebo Kovid dovoli, aby jeho jmeno bylo vyslovoyano Kopeki, Ktran nebo Kovak a dokonae i sam tak dinf. Na ty pak, co sva jmen sprznili samovolne k nepoznani (Prochazka-Procaskey, atd.) by met platit jen firyvek ze zname plane: "Ten kdo se odrodi, aepelem v tu zradnou hrud 0." Je mane (Mean, to nekteti z techto "take" Oecha oslovit znarneho s eiste anglickyin jmenem Baber, Gable ne-

viAsTrat bo James, pane Baber, pane Gable, pane James, namisto pane Bejbr, pane Gejbl, pane Diejms; kdyt Jim byla darazne vysvetlena spray na anglieka v9slovnost zminen9ch jrnen, tito krajane se ptizpilsobil/ tak, to zglajtovali i ova jmana.

"Kdo se za svaj jazyk, jmeno, pavod stydf, hocien potupy je od vaeeh lidi" bylo vhodn9m ptadovim za Rakouska a je vhodn9m i nynl k probuzeni rodn9ch eltal tech, kte if uejsou ani ryba nni rak v nail krajansae vetvi. Mist° studu katd9 ma b9t hrd na svaj puvod; lida naaeho puvodu s aesk9m1 Ilmtny 5/0. v ptednim diku budovatela Aaleriky! To by al met uvedomit katcla, z was prave nyni, v letodnim race, kdy Spojene staty osavuji 2aa let od sveho zrozent, kdy kaida narodnost tu zastoupena hrda ukazWe svuj pianos k rozkvetu teto manta Napsal Jan Karas z Houstonu SPJST -

IN MEMORIAM

Ctani spolubratai a spolusestry i Omar! Vestntim: Chci vain temito nekolika talky oznamit, to neuprosna "Morana" zasahla v naa bratrsko-sestersk9 kruh. Due 25, anora, 1976 se roznes la zde zprava o nahlem a neoaekavanem tunrti nakha spoluelena iadu eislo 79; SPJST v Corpus Christi; TX. LOUIS F. REGMUND ye staia 65 rokfi. Do spolku ptistoupil 11. prosince 1932 Ye stati 22 rokti ye tticie C. Kdyt se v noci odebral ku svemu pravidelnemu spanku, tak rano v osni hodin se zjistilo, ae usnul navedy. Byla to velka rana prio jeho miiovanou maneelkit Lyclii, pro jeho clitky, syna Don Regmunda v Boyne Fails, Mich., dye decry: par if 'Kelly (Jo Ann) Schnelle; pani Ralph (Barbara) Willis, obe v Corpus Christi, dye sestry pani Alice KrusinskY, Katy, Tx.; sl. Annie Regmund v Corpus Christi; jeden bratr Williams C. Regmuncl v Houston a tti pravnoueata.

ZesnulY bratr Louis F. Regmund mel osrn bratrii; z techto swim ho piede§lo na veenost ud roku 1953.

Jestli se nemYlim ,vSichni na srdea ni vadu. Rodi6e techto jedenaeti deli se dottii oba pf:es oundesat let.

Je to bolestne pro ty pozasta.1•, kdyt hlava rodiny je neoeekavan6 opusti ,ale na druhe strane takovii bezbolestna smrt je jedo.a z tech

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Sl9chavam aasto mezi nairn dem ptani, aby nekdy, az ptijde jejich eas, aby usnuli a vice se nevzbudili, neb jen tak so mohou vyhnout rtiznYm nevyleeitelnym neduhilm, ujit bolestem, trapeni vlast nimu a svYch blitnich.

Pohtebni obtady vykonal eestnY ptedseda Hlavni fitadovny SPJST, bratr Edward Marek z Temple, Tx. dne 27. unora z pohtehaiho zavoctu Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Chapel za velkeho doprovodu do Rose Hill Memorial Park k veeneini odpo• einku.

Vy, mill pozUstali, budete ho postradat i my v'Sichni, kte •i jsme ho znali. Bude nom schazet jako dobry elfin na geho •adu 6. 79. Byl dab rym cbchodnikem, spoleenikem a byl loyalni °bean. Byl jednim z tech, kteti narri zde pomohli zalotit Telocvienou Jednotu Sokol Cor pus Christi, Tx. I jeho mantelka byla olenkou a byla einna v divadelnim kroutku. Poslednich 15 rovlastnili pri jejich ob9vacim dornove obchod Le.r.L Drive In na rohu Old Brownsville Road a Saratoga Road, Rt. 3, Box 457 A Corpus Christi, Tx. Bratr Regmund byl narozen. roku 1910 v Bryan, Texas a do Corpus Christi se ptistehoval se s yYrni rodiei roku 1922 na farmu, zapadne od mesta.

Zarnioucene pozlistale rodin y i••siovuji svoji hluboce citehou soustrast test budit je • e svetk.Dedatek• Rad jsem uvidel a pHvital se se snolubratrein Ed. Markern z Temple, ktereho jsem nevide od 9. prosince 1974, kdyt jel zde vykonat nos2edni ),110bil mo ji mantetee Albine StaAa. TESIlo mne r trilLbc iinYch ctitelti ho vyslechnout, jeho pronesen,Y smute6r7 prfN :ov na L',-.zloudenou za vaeah iffy piitorunti noho okarnaiku, vhod ne volenYmi slovy.

Na sve staid, osindesdis•ku, vyhliei a dobte si poeina a je to nejen odvaha, ale zaroveri i podnikat saris tak dalek ces ty autem. Slibil mi, to v ptipade ze inne 'Italie a bade nioci, pl'ijede se se mnou rozlotiCit na vedy.

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11JEARN CZECH_ 411'1111 US 1st lesson. Greetings. Gender of Nouns and Adjectives.

Pronouns. Questions and answers.

Dobry den, pane Vesely. Dobre jitro, pant Novakova.

Dobry veter, pani Vesela. Na shledanou, pain' Novaku.

Nazdar, Marie.

Co je to? To je kniha. A co je tote? Tote je seSit. Co je tamto? Tamto ,je okno. je to kniha? Ne, to neni kniha, to je sesit. Je ten sedit velky? Ne, ten sekit neni velky, je malt'. Jaka je ta kniha? Ta kniha je velka a modra. To pero je male a Berne.

Kdo je to? To je Petr Novak. Je Petr student? Ann, Petr je student. A kdo je tote? To je Marie Vesela. Je Marie take studentka? Ne, Marie neni studentka, je uditelka.

Je Petr stary? Ne, Petr neni stark, je mlady. Marie je take colada.

VOCABULARY: dobrY-good, den, m.-day. pan Vesely, pani Vesela -- Mr. a Mrs. Vesely (pan change into pane in addressing form), jitro, n.-morning, pan Novak, pani Novak-ova — Mr. and Mrs. Novak, veeer, m.-evening, na shledanou — good-bye, nazdar-hello, co-what, je-is, kniha, 1.-book, a-and, sedit, m.-exercise-book, okno, n.-window, ne-no, neni-is not, velky-big, large, malys'nall, jaky-what kind of, modry-blue, pero, n.-pen, e'erny-black, kdo-who, student, m., -ka, f.-student (he or she), take-also, ue'itel, m.-teacher, stary-old, mladyyoung, ano-yes.

1. Czech nouns distinguish three genders: masculine (m.), feminine (f.) and neuter (IL). Masculine are all human beings of male sex (m. animate, ma), feminine all human beings of female sex. The ending of the noun form of all other words determines the gender. So almost all other words ending in a consonant are masculine (m. inanimate, mi), those ending in -a and some ending in -e and in a consonant are feminine and those ending in -o and some other ending in -e and -i are neuter.

F zena ulice Ma pan mut N mesto more pisen Mi hrad stroj nadrall kost 2. Adjectives have one ending for each gender. 4, for m., -a for f. and -e for n. Observe:

2nd lesson. The Locative Case. Hard and Soft Nouns

Kde je Petr? Je doma? Ne, neni, je ye dkole. Tady le tk;da. Ve tilde je still. Na stale je se git a kniha. Na seine je Oro, na knize je slovnik. V knize je tesky text, gramatika a cvieeni. A kde je lidle? Ta je tady. Na thin je Petr. Tam vpkedu je tabule. Na tabuli je slovo Ceskoslovensko. Nalevo je velke okno. Na steno napravo je obraz.

Na obraze je mOsto Praha. Vpkedu je Staromestske nfimesti. Na namesti je stare radnice. Vzadu napravo je teka Vltava. Na kece je lodka. A nahoke na kopci je Praisky brad.

Doma — at home, v ye — in, na — on, kola— school, aide — classroom, still — table, slovnik — dictionary, text — text, gramatika -- grammar, cvieen1 exercise, zidle, f. — chair, vpkedu — in front, tabule, f. blackboard, Ceskoslovensko — Czechoslovakia, sieve — word, nalevo — on the left, stena — wall, obraz — picture, Staromestske flamesti —Old Town Square, radnice — town-hall, vzadu — at the back, keka — river, lodka — boat, nahoke — up, above, kopec — hill, praisky — adj. from Praha, dole — down, below.

1. Czech consonants can be either hard g, k, h, oh, r, d, t, n or soft 2, c, d', t, or ambiguous b, p, m, v, f, s, z, 1. After hard consonants the sound [I] is spelled y (in words of Czech origin). The nouns ending in hard consonants are hard nouns. After soft consonants tha sound [I] is spelled i and the nouns ending in soft consonants are soft nouns. The ambiguous consonants can be followed either by i or by y according to the etymology of every word. The nouns ending in ambiguous consonants are sometimes considered hard (obraz, stfil) and sometimes soft (ueitel, 2. When answering the question Kde je? (Where is ..?) we choose the preposition v ( y e) in the meaning inside, or na in the meaning on the surface of something. The noun following the preposition is in the locative case. Soft nouns of all three genders (types stroj, ulice, pisen, kost, more) form the locative by taking the ending The type nadra21 does not change.

E.g. Petr je na ulici, na moki, na nadrail. Hard nouns F..tarY brad old castle (types hrad, gena, mesto) take the ending -e or -t and pekne pisah nice song velky mut great man soften (palatalizace) the preceding consonant in the tvrda kost hard bone tiobry stroj good machine velke mesto following way: big town colada iena young woman modre more blue sea h z+e Praha — v graze, ch — sttecha (roof) dlouha slice long street male nadraii small station na stieede k — c-F e ruka (hand) — v ruce, r e The same endings are used for the pronoun jalq. papir (paper) — na papike. A number of masculine and neuter nouns in h., oh, k, r take the ending -u.

3. Demonstrative pronouns have the forms ten, lento, a+e v kind d— d-F6 na hrad" t — to v sedite, n tamten for m., ta, tato, tamta, for f., to, tato, tamto for n. (cinema).

Ten correspond to that, the; tonto correspond to this Note: d' is similar to English sound in due, t' to English here, tamten to that ... over there.

Tuesday and n to English canyon. In spelling when d', t, 4. There are five short and five long vowels in Czech is followed by -e, the hook moves above that -e (de, to — a, e, i(y), o, u — a, e, i(y.), 6, 6(u) — and their pronunciation can be roughly compared with the followin3 e na mapd (map), v Rave (coffee). p, a, f English sounds: Note: be, pe, ye, 10 are pronounced with -j-, e.g. fe likt i inyl give a tam cup e zem ten English sound in few, a mama large i site meat é mom 0 - m+ e v dome house. o nos off u bum took JAN HOLUB 6 mode saw ii/e dem goose Note: me is pronounced [mile].

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Sunday, March 14th, 1976, at 2 p.m.

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Vesnicane: Helen 1Valeik, Mary Johnson, Agnes Lesak, Edward Charchut, Rudy Lesak.

Reile: Milo Karel Hudba: Tim Kostom, T. Halama, housle Napoveda • Harriette Allison Obed bude podivan od 11:30 ho din. Tanec.

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Lodge No. 35, Elk

Saturday, March 20 — The Diamonds of Huntsville Saturday, March 27 — The Centurions

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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, March 12 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, March 19 -- Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Sunday, March 21 — RVOS Lodge No. 46 meeting, 3 p.m.

Friday, March 26 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, April 2 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, April 3 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor & the Makers, 8:30 Sunday, April 4 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

Saturday, March 13 — Nu-Notes Sunday, March 21 — Moods Sunday, March 28 — Jerry Ha.isler and The Melody Five, 6-10 p.m.

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Lodge No. 18, Elgin

Saturday, March 13 — Country Edition, 9 to 12 p.m.

Sunday, March 14 — Gilbert Kautz 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, March 19 — Myron Floren, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

(Flag Hall)

Wednesday, March 10 — Regular monthly meeting, at 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 13 — Moods of Country Music Saturday, March 20 — Country Express of Austin Saturday, March 27 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, April 3 — Jerry Butch and The Gentres (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue Jeans).

SPJST-

No. 25, Ennis Saturday, March 27 — Charlie Patak Lodge

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, March 13 — Fritz Hodde Saturday, March 27 — Vrazels Saturday, April 10 — Czech Club Dance — Joe Patek

Saturday, March 13 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, The Social Combinations Saturday, March 27 — The Starlites Saturday, April 3 — The Silvertones Saturday, April 10 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, April 17 — The Social Combinations Saturday, April 24 — Journeymen SPJST —

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, March 13 — Crimson Hearts Saturday, March 20 — Rhythm Tones Saturday, March 27 — Blue Vest —SPJST-

Lodge No. 40, Hillje

Saturday, March 13 — Dulwich Fox Saturday, March 20 — Krystal Blue Saturday, April 10 — Krystal Blue • — SPJST

Lodge No. 47, ti,,aton Saturday, March 13 The Gilbert Kautz Orch.

Sunday, March 14 — Battle Dance: Vrazel Polka Band and Joe Patek Orch. 4 to 10 p.m. Doors open 3 p.m. Adm. $2.50 person Tuesday, March 16 — Trustees' Meeting Saturday, March 20 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, March 21 — RVOS No. 5 meeting, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23 Choral Group meeting Satirday, March 27 — VanicekSutter wedding dance — Cross Country (Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses only; men, no blue Jeans.

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Lodge No. 54, IlleA Wednesday, March 10 — Youth Club meeting, 7 p.m.; homemade ice cream social Saturday, March 14 — CDA reception for new members, 5 p.m.

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No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, March 13 — R. H. and The Trail Riders Lodge

Ever y Friday night, Social and Games 7 P.m.

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

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Friday, March 12 — Regular lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sokol Hall Saturday, April 17 — Political Rally at Sokol Hall — SPJST — Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, March 13 — Country Music Revue Saturday, March 20 — A. J. and The Ddbonaires Saturday, March 27 — Moods of Country Music -SPJST—

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

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No. 84, Dallas

Saturday, March 20 The Ellinger Combo Polka Band Sunday, March 21 — Anniversary dinner and program, 12 noon Saturday, April 3 — Dance; Jodie Mikula. Polka Band Saturday, April 17 — Dance; Ennis Country Polka Boys Saturday, May 1 — Free Dance; Charlie Adamcik's Polka Tones —SPJST-

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, March 13 — Ellinger Combo Sunday, March 14 — Czech Play "Dve Svatby" ("Double Weddiinxg"). Dinner and Dance D Friday, March 19 — Gaylen Ackley Saturday, March 20 — Knights of Dixie Friday, March 26 — Nick Navarro (semi-formal dance) Saturday, March 27 — Hi-Toppers Friday, April 2 — Texas Dutchmen Saturday, April 3 — Blumes Saturday, April 10 — Vrazels Saturday, April 17 — Gold Banners (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt; men — no jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance Is a special occasion).

Concert Orchestra of Lod ge 88 has rehearsals every Wednesda y at 8 p.m. Interested parties are welcome.

Choral Group practice every Tuesda y at 7:30 p.m.

Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 p .m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturda y night fiances and special dances.

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Lodge 173, Galveston

Saturday, March 13 — St. Patrick's Day dance; Jody Mikula Orch.

Saturday, March 20 — CountryWestern dance — Bill Eason and The Beggars Saturday, March 27 — Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires

Sunday, March 14th — Reg. monthly lodge meeting, adults and youth, KC Hall, 501 N. Delaney, LaMarque, 2p.m. Bring covered dishes or pastry

SPJST

Lodge No. 177, Academy

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zlzka Saturday, March 13 — The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, March 27 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, April 10 — Polka Patriots of Dallas

Saturday, March 13 — Battle Dance Otis Beck and The Best Yets, Jerry, Sussy and the Kountry Kikkers of Austin (8 to 12:30) Saturday, March 20 — Jerry Butch and the Gentres (8 to 12:30) Saturday, March 27 — The Country Music Revue Saturday, April 3 — Dennis Ivey and The Waymen (8 to 12:30) Saturday, April 10 — ROy Robbins and The Availables (8 to 12:30)

(Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening p antsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue jeans).

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, March 13 — The Westernaires Saturday, April 10 — Johnnie Mensik Saturday, May 8— Charlie Patak Saturday, June 12 — The Ellinger Combo Entertainment every Friday ni g ht at 8 p.m.

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

— SPJST — Lodge 178, Long-view Family g ame ni g ht ever y Sunday at 7:00 P.M. in the American Legion Hall, next door to the National Guard Armory in Teague Park.

Lodge No. 142, Houston

Sunday, March 21 — District V spring meeting

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Friday, March 12 — Game night, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 14 — Lodge meeting Friday, March 19 — Keystone Breaker's Dance Saturday, March 20 — St. Paul's St. Patrick's Day Dance — Jody Mikula Orchestra Friday, March 26 — Game night, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 27 — Solid Country Dance — Leon Bausch Band

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, March 13 — Hub City Dutchmen, Polka Boys of Yoakum Saturday, March 27 — The Country Drifters of Houston Saturday, April 10 — Alvin Linhart Re g . lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Tuesday at 8 p .m. and Saturda y at 2 MM. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Lodge location 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9356 SPJST

Lodge No. 175, Fort Bend Sunday, March 14 — Lodge meeting at Rebeckah Hall, Rosenberg, 5 p.m.

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