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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Ordt BENEVOLENCE

.ie State Of Texas, Founded 1897'

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 64, NUMBER 16 APRIL 21, 1976

FEM THE EDITOR'S DESK We call your attention to the President's Pre-Convention Report in our last week's (April 14) issue, page 3, column 2 at the very bottom headed: Delegate Number.

We printed it as we had received it and Brother Morris requested we change the number of delegates to 330 instead of 230 which, was a typographical error on the original report. Please take this correction into consideration. * * Our convention copy is coming in too, too slowly! Please send your articles for that issue as soon as possible. * * You will notice, in this issue, that a new lodge (No. 180) has been organized in Burleson, Texas.

We certainly congratulate our newest group of members and wish them the best of luck in the future. * * The week of April 4 through 11 was indeed a very busy one for yours truly. Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7 there were the Supreme Lodge meetings to attend, which was done both days in the afternoons.

As soon as we finished the Vestnik at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10th we attended the annual meeting of Czech teachers and students at Lodge Praha No, 29, Taylor. Professor Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. (retired), TAMU, gave a good insight on how things stand there

with the Czech language courses.

Mr. Josef N. Rostinsky, Instructor of, the Czech language at UT, Austin presented some good views, and there were speeches with divergent views. Here allow these words to be said: talk and speeches are good, however, they do not get the job done. I suggest to our interested members and readers that they contact their legislative representatives in Austin and express their views to them, asking why they did not inquire in their budget committee meetings, in the last year as to how the Czech courses were progressing at TAMU? Here we have 35 students desiring Czech and finding that it is being "phased out"! * Sunday, April 11 was the date of the District VII spring meeting which Lodge No. 133, San Antonio hosted. Considering the distance some of its members traveled to attend the meeting, it was considered they had a good attendance.

The overall procedure of the business meeting was handled efficiently, including the various reports in their entirety; some of the business conversation was conducted in Czech.

The highlight of the afternoon portion was the Miss SPJST competition. Connie Hrncir (117) will represent District VII at the finals during the SPJST Convention ban-

quet night in Waco. Theresa Purchis (107) was the runner-up. Congratulations to these ladies! Other entertainment was performed by the San Antonio, Czech Choral Group, under the direction of Brother Dominic Netek and was appreciated by those who listened and enjoyed promoting the Czech culture.

The loyalty and the services of the elderly members of the host lodge, who turned out in good measure, is to be appreciated. It is evident they do not want to cease the fraternal spirit among the younger generations; this is commendable of them who endeavor to promote and execute their loyal support, Their cordial hospitality was indeed appreciated by everyone present. May all these efforts bring rewards to our Society in the forthcoming convention. * * It is hoped that many of you are planning to attend your district spring meeting, namely, Districts III and IV on April 25th. This being the convention year, you are urged to attend and listen to all the reports at the various levels for your information, especially so, the delegates. There are proposals to study and review and to be discussed with your respective lodge's membership before you attend the XXIInd convention, beginning June 14th in Waco. Also remember this weekend at 2 in the morning

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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 EDWARD L. MARES Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Hanus, Curator Res: '773- 5294— Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS: JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 76530 CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK, hist. III—AC 214; '741-1874 (Office) Res. 824-8072 2924 Elm St., Dallas 75226 STANLEY BROZ, Dist. IV C 915; 442-3271, Lowake, Tx 76855 A. L HILSHER, Dist. V Phone 869-5831 — 861-7083 120 Washington Ave. Houston 77007 P. O. Box 7885 MATT S. VANEK, Dist. VI AC 512; 578-2687 09 Northgate, Victoria, Tx 77901 FRANK VESELKA, Dist. VII AC 512; 853-6137 4633 Stonegate Way, Corpus Christi 78411

DISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Chinn Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm Miculka, V.-Chmn.

PC) Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I -- Melvin Skrabanek, t5ec'y 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 Harms, 2525 W 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 M r s. THELMA T-IRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Cor p us Christi '78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 -- Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas H. Smith. Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501— Ph.. AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 '756.3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT I Bennie F. Trcalek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lad J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3007 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 875-7730 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph.' AO 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, .0126 Moorberry Lu. Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 488-3128 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7879 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valcbar, Route 1, Box 55, ..3urdanton, Tx '8026 Ph.: AC 512; 764-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS

DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan. Tx. 77801 — Pb.. AC 713; Res. 822 0842 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central 'D awl% Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 7734801 DISTRICT Ed Kamas, 11012 Genetta Dr, Dallas; Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mr.7. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlbere, 10506 Ma y field Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdevka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floreavilte, Tx. 78114 AC 512; 39:1-2036 Unsolicited materials for publicatbn cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. This includes pictures Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

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

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

Texas, 76691.

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

Wednesday, April 21, 1976

(Sunday, April 25th), we switch to Daylight Saving Time, so move your clock up one hour. Keep this in mind and a successful meeting is wished to both districts. Of course, this will conclude the district meetings for the spring season, and we hope the district meetings you have attended were 'beneficial, also that it has helped you to see another side of the picture at, well.

We are in receipt of a letter today from Lodge No. 169, Brenham President Emil Kocurek, Jr., stating that SL President Nick Morrla and District I Director John A. Kubena will attend the next meeting of Lodge 169, Brenham to give the membership facts on how to go about building a lodge building.

The meeting will be held in the Community Room of the South Central Savings and Loan Building in Brenham, Wednesday, May 5th, at 8 p.m.

All of you members of Lodge 169 are urged to please attend. Mark your calendar because this is a very important meeting for all of you!

As this is the 200th anniversary of our U.S., most large cities and communities are having or plan to have ceremonies and cultural activities to commemorate the occasion; in fact, it has already reached some of our SPJST lodges that prepared or are preparing a bicentennial program. Many of you who keep close contact with the SPJST circle, will notice that the Ennis Polka Festival (May 1-2), Fort Bend County (Rosenberg) Czech Fest (April 23-24-25); G al -vestonOladerFstivl(May1415-16) are sponsoring festivals for your enjoyment which is commendable.

A festival is known as a joyful celebration in commemoration of some large undertaking and which also provides the entertainment of dancing, music, displays of beautiful handmade crafts, and delicious pastry, consisting of kolace and strudel. At these festivals, Czech fraternal societies — members and friends — work for one common cause: the prestige of our culture.

In these aforementioned festivities there will be several local SPJST lodges taking strong parts in these large undertakings. We wish the very best to all.

Wednesday, April 21, 1976

NEWSBRIEFS Lost Prairie School Homecoming The Lost Prairie School was established in the year 1894 and declared a historical site and a historical marker erected in 1969.

All ex-students, teachers, and friends are cordially invited to attend this Bicentennial Year Reunion.

The reunion will be held at the Lost Prairie School site, Sunday, April 25th, 1976. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and a covered dish dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Come meet old friends, enjoy good food, and have a lot of fun.

Jerry J. Chudej, pres. * * Kotrla-Martinek Reunion All the descendants of John Kotrla and Joe Martinek families are urged to be present at the third annual reunion which will be held Sunday, May 2nd, 1976 at the Chamber of Commerce Hall in Ellinger. Registration and visiting will start at 9:45 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m. A meal will be served at noon, with a basket lunch to be shared and served by the ladies. Refreshment room will be open for cold drinks. Photographs will be taken at 9:45 a.m. Family tree charts will be on display and an explanation presented.

Doris Martinek Sturock 600 E. Anderson Rd. 427 Houston, Tx, 433-9438 * * Mrs. Leo J. Millie Girard, Sr., 87, of Waco, died Monday, March 15th at her home. Funeral services were held under the direction of Hatch Funeral Home in Waco and Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18th at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waco, with Rev. Ed. Rabroker officiating.

Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Sister Girard was a member of Lodge 54, West. * * Mrs. Torn (Tracy) Sefcik, 82, of the Seaton community, east of Temple, died Friday, April 9th, in a Temple nursing home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday from Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, with burial in the Seaton Cemetery. Sister Sefcik was a member of Seaton Lodge No. 47.

She and her late husband, Tom, were long-time proprietors of Sefcik Hall in the Seaton community.

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From The SUPREME LODGE LODGE NO 180 BURLESON ORGANIZED APRIL 4, 1976

SFM Silas Smith p esenting gavel to Lodge 180 President Dennis Barabas.

(Pictures by Sister Jeanette Smith)

District HI Director Sid Pokladnik installing officers of Ledge 180, Burleson.

A NEW LODGE IS ORGANIZED IN DISTRICT III There was a called meeting in Burleson, Texas, April 4, 1976 for the purpose of organizing a new SPJST lodge. There were some 70 members and guests present. The meeting was held in the meeting

room of St. Ann's Catholic Church.

After an enjoyable meal and refreshments arranged by Brother Dennis Barabas, Kenneth Krivanek and their friends, Brother Barabas called the meeting to order and introduced the dignitaries representing the Supreme Lodge;

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Officers of Lodge 180, Burleson: Front row, L to It — President Dennis Barabas, Vice President Jerry Janek, Secretary — Elsie M. Rippin, Financial Secretary Laddie Rejcek. Back row — Assistant Youth Leaders Eddie Smajstrla, Bob Smajstrla. Not pictured are Assistant YL Bobbie Smajstrla, Youth Leader Bill Hammons, Flag Bearer Mike Ile jl, Treasurer Leroy Hampton.

Wednesday, A i 1 21, 1976_,

District la Director Sid voxiadnik presenting President Dennis Ba rabas a check on behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

Left to Right — Pres. Dennis Barabas, Father Leon Flusche, pastor, St. Ann's Catholic Church, where the meeting was held, and Vice Pres. Jerry Janek.

SFM Silas Smith, Pies. Dennis Barab as, Dist. HI Dlr.( etor Sid Pokiadnik and Dist. III Sales Rep. Alvin Nesuda • Director Sid Pokladnik and his wife Rejcek Justine, District Sales RepresentaTreasurer -- Leroy Hampton tive Alvin Nesuda and his wife Youth Leader — Bill Hammons Wilma and State Field Manager Assistant Youth Leaders — Bob Silas H. Smith and his wife Jean- Sma.jstrla, Bobbie Smajstrla, and ette. Brother Barabas then turned Eddie Smajstrla the meeting over to State Field Reporter — Esther Tucker Manager Silas Smith.

Flag Bearer — Mike Hejl Brother Smith explained the proBrother Sid Pokiadnik installed cedures of electing officers of a the officers and turned the meetnew lodge and the following were ing over to Brother Barabas, who elected to office: then presided over the meeting.

President — Dennis Barabas Brother Barabas called on DiVice President — Jerry Janek rector Pokiadnik to say a few Secretary — Elsie Marie Rippin words. Brother Pokiadnik pointed Financial Secretary — Laddie out the potential of this newly or-

ganized lodge and the many fraternal benefits this Society has to offer. He touched upon the past history of the SPJST and reported on the present status of the Society. Brother Pokiadnik presented Brother Barabas a check for $100 in behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

Brothers Nesuda and Smith were called upon and both expressed words of encouragement and congratulations.

President Barabas then proceeded with the election of a delegate. The membership elected Brother Dennis 3a.rabas delegate and Brother Jerry Janek alternate delegate.

Brother Jerry Janek was also appointed as sales representative for Lodge 180, Burleson, and the surrounding communities.

Sister Sandra Barabas made a

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 motion to name Lodge 180, "The Good Life" which was seconded by Sister Doris Smajstrla. The motion carried.

Father Flusche, pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church invited the members to hold their future meetings at St. Ann's.

Before adjourning the meeting, Brother Barabas thanked all for their cooperation.

We wish to congratulate Lodge 180, Burleson, and wish them growth and progress in the future.

Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, VP, Supreme Lodge, SPJST SPJST --

LIST OF DELEGATES XXIInd CONVENTION

Dear Members: The following is a list of the names of those delegates that have been reported to me as of this date. This is not a complete list since some lodges that are now entitled to additional delegates have not submitted the names. A few lodges have not filed any report of names.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer SC■ ■■■

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Lad C. Cmajdalka John A. Kubena Erwin J. Holy Frank J. Zabransky Evelyn V. Holy Patricia Zabransky Andela Zabransky Lorene H. Schroeder Johnnie R. Krizan George H. Straten, Jr. Robert H. Dobecka Aubrey G. Uptmor Clint J. Luksa Raymond A. Jurica

Ernest R. Jo-Kubik Clint A. Sebesta Alfred W. Schoenemann Donnie Victorick 10 VI George J. Velek 11 I none 13 I Mildred Horak (Miss) Mary Kubena 14 I Leroy M. Kamas 15 II Edward A. Svoboda Charlsie C. Svetlik Anton W. Svetlik

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16 VI Adolph B. Dusek 17 I Willie H. Trcalek Andrew J. Vavra Melvin H. Skrabanek Ben F. Trcalek Stanley F. Mrnustik Betty L. Suehs Lola Vavra 18 I Emil Mogonye Paul Wayne Peterson Charles A. Heisler 19 VI none 20 II Raymond F. Holubec Henry E. Vitek Hubert L. Gorubec Arnold T. Zrubek Norma Cavanaugh 21 I Jerry J. Simek, Sr. 23 VI Albert Olsovsky Eddie Vrana, 24 II Jerry J. Zavodny LaRita E. Macek Emil J. Geistman Daniel C. Hoelscher Ben H. Tyroch Gladys F. Tyroch Patrick A. Geistman Eugene E. Haisler 25 III Samuel Gene McBride Joe H. Trojacek Johnie F. Hrabina Alvin Nesuda Wilma Nesuda Emma (Mrs. Joe H.) Trojacek Vlasta Sramek 26 VII Charlie E. Hanus 28 VI Carrie Bohacik Anton Kelner, Jr. Lydia Sperlik Elsie Brdecka Robert J. Sperlik 29 II Edwin Adamek Edwin Kovar Ed C. Jansen Otto Rieger Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmayer Ronnie Rieger Frank Pokorny Cornelia (Mrs. Frank) Hejl Claudia (Mrs. W. H.) Glover Kathryn (Mrs. Edwin) Adamek Lydia (Mrs. Ed) Jansen Catherine K. Walker 30 VI Anna M. Merta Georgia M. Dorotik 31 VI 32 VI Matt S. Vanek Alvin W. Chaloupka 33 I Frank J. Mikeska Olga M. Fiek 35 III Albert L. Banik

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Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Vernon M. Wood, Jr. Rudolph P. Zalman Jos. F. Holasek Jerry Stepan Joe J. Sula,k Lillie Matejka Eleanor E. Kuder Katherine Valenta Jerry A. Polasek Paul J. Sablatura Pete Sablatura John Kulcak Joseph S. Musil Sanford Q. Schmid Willie E. Kohutek Jerry J. Mikulas, Jr. Dan F. Bahrsek Jerry J. Pechal Anton F. Motl Frank E. Klinkovsky Alfred Klusacek Leon G. Zavodny Woodrow E. Marek Lillian R. Kosarek Clarence R. Sodek Ruby L. Bolton B. C. Stalmach Richard Batla Emil J. Havlak Pauline G. Shiner Frankie 3. Vanek Rita 3. Vanek Cone Johnson IVIassingil D. A. Juren George Kacir Ernest Zahirniak Frank Cocek none Elsie M. Konvicka Pauline J. Kalina Wm. J. Berkovsky Felix Judea Elaine Berkovsky Jerry Prochazka Darlene Engelke Robert Pavelka Ed Mazanec Emil Hanus Frank Miller Frank Parma Henry West Silas Smith Otto Hanus John Simcik Ervin H. Holub Edwin D. Shupak Edwin J. Kamus Ladgie J. Blazek Edwin 0. Janosky Marie M. Moore Adolfie Simaichl Rudolph J. Hafner Alice N. Hafner Hughie H. Smith

V2STNIK Dorothy E. Smith Chester J. Shmoldas 76 IV none 77 IV Lillie Ptacek 79 VII Mildred M. Elzner Monta, D. Foster Joe Dudzienski Frank Veselka Frank C. Sacky 80 II Daniel Grossman David Ivicle Daniel Bohac Monica Ivicic 81 V Charlie Matcek Mary Werner Emily Kolaja Vlasta Nowotny Lillie Teykl August Teykl Winniefred Susan Edwin Susan 82 III Miles Strunc 84 III Annie Steiner (Miss) Cyrill Pokladnik Bessie Petr Carlyn Ondrusek John Kubacak Paul Hagar Adolph Salac Ben Jar= Emil Petr 85 IV none 87 II George Sidney Kacir Ladis C. Navratil Annie M. Plsek Vlasta F. Jez Lad J. Zatopek Lewis C. Jez 88 V Joe Miksch Louis Harms A. L. Hilsher Ellen Gill Pearl Hanka E. J. Kadlecek Steve Kelly Wanda Kennedy John Hilsher A. J. Zalesky Harley Cox T. S. Kostom Jerry Ermis Lydia Hendrick Talita Hilsher F. A. Kadlecek Karl Lindemann Helen Hegwood Robert Martinak Evelyn Mikeska Louise Knapick Frank Tilich Royal Warnasch, E. H. Zalmanek Tom Caraway Frances Olexa Tillie Helimcamp Henry Knapick

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Willie Wehring A. J. Stayton Ruth Duncan Naomi Kostom Bennie Kocich Louise Kadlecek Torn Jecmenek Doris Knapick Marlene Caraway Lillian Finn Joe Fusig Franklin Bravenec Mildred Holeman Frank Sembera, Frances E. Vala.

A. W. Dixon Harriette Allison Della Kadlecek Joe Knapick Viola Cox Norval Crossman Eugene Barcak Evelyn VOrnsand Ed Zientek Ruth Martinak Leander •Pflughaupt ' Birdie Hilsher Harry Finn Richard Wahlberg Rosalee Kostom Jeanette Eubank Josephine Pflughaupt Mary Tilich Ben E. Kaulfus Dell W. Kaulfus none Alvin A. Franta Victor R. Lostak Georgia H. Lostak Richard F. Hubenak Carl W. Zich Al Kercho Albert Kubala Christine A. Zich Joe Krivanek John H. Murphy Louis F. Pustejovsky Cecil H. Dickson Emil Holub Vlasta Baros Charles J. Sykora none none Win. M. Pavliska Robert J. Bayer Frank J. Strouhal Ludvik Surovec R. E. Callihan Helen Pavelka Eugene F. Hrncir none Joe E. Fritcher none Henry 0. Baros Joe Dujka

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155 156 157 160 161 162 164 167 168 169 170 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 184

Albina Jurecka David E. Perkins Henry Skrabanek Arnold Vrla Helen Oates III Viola (Miculka) Mazec Emil E. Matula.

III Mary A. Laznovsky Jerry Chudej VII Viola Cabla VI Sophie Dyba,la V J. M. Skrabanek T. H. Lostak n M. Filipp I none V Henry J. Linhart Eric F. Stein Henry R. Hermis Alvin E. Melnar Robt. R. Kieschniek VI Leroy V. Repka Ida T. Mareth VII Isabel Ventrcek VI Emil J. Morris Method A. Dornak Frank W. Hahn VI VI Jerome J. Hla:vaty III Jean Mason Mary Renfro Jerry B. Milan James W. Mason Mary Pavey Don Steinman Anna Milan II Raymond. Prasianteik V David Brinkley IV Angeline Kristk IV Laddie J. Socha Victor Brenek, Jr. Lillian Williams VII Tillie Valchar V Louis T. Krampota, VII Louis Krupala III Sharon Howard VII none I Mollie B. Ewell V Lillia Mae Peter V V Alvin J. Sefcik Audrey J. Kaluza II Marcia Sulak V Patricia Ann Parma Helen T. Bryson V Harry W. Schuhmann II Jerry Tomastik Annie Dusek III Hugo H. Kocian I III Dennis R. Barabas V Paul Pasemann VI Jerome Vasek Helen (Mrs. Jerome) Vasek Wm. Miculka OPJST

Wednesday, April 21, 1976

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DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVES' BANQUET — MAR. 30, 1976

Sister Tillie Valchar presented Sister Jeanette and Brother Silas Smith with a travel alarm clock at the Dist. VII SR Banquet.

Front row, L to R: Thelma lirncir, Application-a-Month Club, 34 consecutive months; District VII SR Tillie Valchar, Helen Pavelka, Application-a-Month Club, 115 consecutive months. Back row: SFM Silas IL Smith who presented the award; Frank C. Sacky, Application-a-Month Club, 168 consecutive months and Pacesetters Club $121,000; Clifton Trlica, Pacesetters Club, $134,000; District VII Director Frank Veselka.

Not shown: District VII Sales Champion Roy Elranicky, 44 members and (Pictures by Sister Jeanette Smith) $279,000 insurance.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA The May 2nd, 1976 monthly meeting will NOT be held.

The next regular meeting will be June 2nd, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Robert W. Orsak Secretary - SPJST NOTICE: SNOOK CEMETERY MEETING SCHEDULED There will be a Snook Cemetery meeting at SPJST Lodge No. 9, in Snook on Sunday, May 2nd, at 3 p.m. (following the SPJST Lodge No. 9 meeting).

Fraternally, Mrs. Lear Jakubik SPJST —

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR tok* Sales Representatives attending District VII Banquet — Front row, L to R: Thelma Hrncir. District VII SR Tillie Valchar, Helen Pavelka, Viola Cabla. Back row: Louie Pustejovsky, Frank Sacky, Clifton Trlica, Pauline Bayer, Maxine Pavliska, Alvin Zidek.

Dear Members: Lodge 73, Seymour, is inviting our Supreme Lodge officers, editor, District IV officers and members of the SPJST, to attend our district meeting April 25th at the VFW Hall, beginning at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Raymond Pavliske

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Wednesday, April 21, 1978

Visitors at SR Class, Lodge 66, Waco April 2, 1976 — Posing with SFM Smith are, L to R: front: Annie Hanus, Matilda Harms. Back: Polly Gaidusek, left, and Angeline West on the right. (Pictures , by Sister Jeanette Smith).

Spouses of Sales Representatives Attending District VII Banquet — Front row, L to R: Georgia Zidek, Bessie Smith, sales representative; Angelina Trlica, Carrie Veselka. Back row: Billy Pavliska, Bob Bayer, District VII president; Annie Sacky, Dotty Pustejovsky and Eugene Hrncir.

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Front row, L to R: David Andreason, Stanley Vrla, Norbert Mikulec.

Back row: SFM Silas H. Smith, Daniel Roznovsky, Dist. III SR Alvin Nesuda.

(Picture by Sister Jeanette Smith)

SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASS, WACO LODGE 66—APRIL 2. 1976

ront, L to R: Darlene Engelke, Otto Hanus, Joe Dujka, Dorothy Moore. ack, L to R: Henry West, Rudy Zalman, Ed Holub, Johnnie Gaidusek, Ivin Nesuda, Dist. HI SR; John Mynar, Emil Hanus.

DISTRICT IV MEETING APRIL 25th IN SEYMOUR Dear Members: The District IV meeting will be held in Seymour, on April 25th, 1976 beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the VFW Hall.

I would like for all the lodges in District IV to be represented and as many members as possible. We extend an invitation to all Supreme Lodge officers and their families, the editor and his family, as well as other officers and members from different districts.

Agenda Meeting called to order by District IV president Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag Tribute to departed members Velcome by host lodge president izoll call of lodges by district secretary Introduction of SL officers, editor and visitors Approval of minutes of the last meeting Reading of correspondence by District IV secretary District officers' reports: Treasurer Director Rest Home Director Sales Representative Youth Counselor Miss SPJST Contest Reports from SL officers Vestnik editor's report Unfinished business New business Election of officers

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Selection of site for next District IV meeting Installation of newly-elected officers Adjournment and refreshments Fraternally, Arthur Lisso District IV President SPJST

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DISTRICT III SPRING MEETING APRIL 25, 1976 LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

AGENDA Registration — 11 a.m.

Lunch — 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Menu: Roast beer, vegetables, etc. Adults $2.50, children, 12 years and under, $1.50 Meeting called to order --- 1 p.m.

Pledge. of Allegiance to the Flag SPJST Pledge — Flag Bearer Brother Steven Stanislav Welcome by President of Lodge 154 Brother Jerry Milan Response by District III 1st VP Brother Ed Mazanec Tribute to Departed Members — 2nd VP Brother Henry J. Skrabanek Roll Call by Secretary Wanda Petr Youth will be excused to begin District III Youth Club meeting Introduction of visiting SL officers and other guests — VP Ed Mazanec Approval of minutes as appeared in the March 10, 1976 Vestnik Reading of correspondence by Secretary Wanda Petr 2 p.m. — DYC Brother Ed Kamas — Miss SPJST contest Treasurer's report — Brother John Murphy District III Youth report — Dist.

Brother Cyrill Pokladnik Rest Homes Director's report — Brother Cyrill Pokladnik District III Youth reoort — Dist.

III YC Brother Ed Kamus Sales Representative's report — Brother Alvin Nesuda Editor's report — Brother Rudy Sefcik Committee reports: Publication — Brother Ed Mazanec By-Law -- Brother Jerry Milan Insurance — Brother Ben Jarmo.

Supreme Lodge reports (3 minute limit for each report) 4 p.m. — Brother Ed Kamas DYC — Miss SPJST speech contest

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Location of District III Spring Meeting. Lodge 154, Fort Worth and Eagle Mountain Athletic Center, 6500 Boat Club Rd. (Phone 2'37-5181).

Old business p.m.

New business Prizes for the tickets will also be Nominating committee report drawn. Come out and help us celeElection of officers brate our 6th anniversary.

Selection of site of the next Fraternally, District III meeting Florian gimbal Announcements Secretary — SPJST — Announce the winner of the Miss SPJST contest and the crownLODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON ing of the new Dist. III Miss Dear Brother sand Sisters: SPJST The monthly meeting was held Adjournment.

This is a very important meeting on Monday, April 12th, at the and we urge each member to make lodge. We elected anothet delea special •effort to attend and gate for the convention and Ann please be on time. The meeting Urbanovsky was chosen. We also honored our 50-year members John will start promptly at 1 p.m.

Johnnie J. Gaidusek, Sr. Broz, Olga Elsik, Herirlina Hanka, Robert Kachtik, Jul Kilnar, A. A. District III President SPJST — Lesikar, Wilma pi:well, Lillie Schmidt, Irene Slova.cek, Wilma TomLODGE NO. 174, ROCHDALE asek, Vladimir Winklar, Ruby CerDear Members: Members and families of Lodge nosek, and Frances Gracey.

I'd like to express my thanks to 174 are reminded of the meeting and social Friday, April 23rd, 1976, these folks for their years of hard at the VFW Hall, beginning at 7 work and devotion. There was also

10 a lovely 2-tiered cake with candles for the honorees. They all blew the candles out in one breath, too.

Thanks again for your hard work and we are lucky to have you as members.

Gus and Clara Ann, Norman Urbanovsky had a visitor from New York City the first week in April. The visitor was Mr. Adolph A. Kovar and he is Clara Ann's brother. He also visited his niece, Diana Dee, and her husband, Keith Markuson. Then they drove him to SeYmore and Wichita Falls, to visit his and Mrs. Urbanovsky's mother and sisters.

Frank Tymel is over his operations now and is recovering nicely in the hospital. Ruth Ann Bartulla is recovering from a tonsillectomy in Heights Hospital. Captain C. B. Mayfield is in Memorial N. W. Hospital for awhile.

We had two members pass away and they were Leona Wind and Thomas C. Stephens. May our departed brother and sister rest in peace. And please remember our infirmed brothers and sisters in your thoughts this week.

For the Saturday, April 4th Blumes dance, Mrs. Almeida Bra y -enc,FloreStwmon,a Kemp, and Mrs. Miculka (no initials given) celebrated birthdays.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Markert celebrated 20 years together; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Alhorn, 35 years; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitsitt, 36 years; and our visitors were the Collins from Bryan. I hope everyone had a great time and will come and see us again soon.

Here's the lineup for the next two weeks: Thursday, April 22 — Social night Friday, April 23 C/W dance with Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times Saturday, April 24 — Dance with the Blumes Orchestra Thursday, April 29—Social night Friday, April 30 — Dance with Nick Navarro Orchestra Don't forget that breakfast is served in the dining room after the dances and that reservations are taken at the lodge office, Monday through Friday, from 9 to 5 only There are no more reservations taken on Saturdays or after 5 p.m. on week days. Also, don't forget that the weather is warmer and more children are out playing, please keep an eye out for them

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 while they play. Everyone look on sponsibilities that fall in the fithe bright side this week and smile. nancial secretary's department, but you can see that our work has Fraternally, doubled within the past sixteen Susan Schenburn SPJST years.

At present I am serving on the board of trustees and auditing committee at Lodge 47, Seaton. I am also, a delegate and sales representative from this lodge. I won the award for selling the most insurance and the most members in District II in 1971. I also served as treasurer during the years 1973 and 1974.

The following is a short bloc graphy. I was born at Seaton, Texas, on July 24, 1940. I am 35 years of age. My parents are Lillie (Hejl) Mikulas and the late Jerry Mikulas, Sr. My mother now resides near the Seaton Community where I grew up. I graduated from Rogers High School in 1958, having attained a four-year grade average JERRY IVIIKULAS, JR. of over 90. I also graduated froan Temple Junior College in 1960 with TO THE• DELEGATES OF THE an Associate in Arts degree, maXXIInd CONVENTION: joring in business administration.

Dear Sister and Brother Delegates: In Febivary, 1964, I married the All of you have read or heard former Betty Jane Lorenz. We have that Brother Ben Zabcik has an- two children, Donna Jane, age 9, nounced his retirement effective and Wade Alan, age 7. We are all January 1, 1977. Brother Zabcik members of Lodge 47, Seaton.

I have been a life-long member has given our Society sixteen of the SPJST and I have always years of devoted service.

I will be a candidate for this striven to help the Society in any office in our coming XXIInd way possible. I'm very much in faSPJST Convention and promise to vor of continuing the refund to fulfill all responsibilities of the lodges. The premium refund checks position, if elected. I have been have helped our Society in many employed at the Supreme Lodge for ways by giving the individual certhe past sixteen years in the fi- tificate holder a portion of our net nancial secretary's departinent. gain from operations. At the same My present position is head book- time, we must reimburse our local keeper. I must give much credit lodges so they will be able to confor my knowledge to Brother R. A. tinue all the functions required Urbanovsky, who was financial by the Supreme Lodge and so that secretary at the time I first start- they will be able to meet all exed. Brother Ben Zabcik took Broth- penses required in maintaining a er Urbanovsky's place in 1961 and local lodge.

Our workshops held in 1974 and since that time Brother Zabcik and I have worked closely together 1975 were a great asset to our Sothroughout the past sixteen years. ciety. I had the privilege in assistDuring these years, I have become ing both years in these workshops well acquainted with all of the with the financial secretaries.

They not only helped our local financial secretary's duties.

At the time of my employment, lodges but also helped the Supreme our Society had 32,000 certificates Lodge in better understanding all in force for a total of $33,000,000 local lodge problems. I feel that in insurance. We now have over our workshop will create a better 51,000 certificates in force for a relationship between our local total of $100,000,000 in insurance. lodges and the Supreme Lodge.

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Wednesday, April 21, 1976 them. All of this is an important means keeping our local lodges active.

In conclusion, may I ask for your support in electing me your next financial secretary of our SPJST Society.

Fraternally, Terry Mikulas, Jr. SPJST--

RLAHOL DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES

by Naomi Kostom, President

We have drawn the curtain an the finale of DVE SVATBY, which was presented on March 14th, and the Hlahol Dramatie Club brings the spring season to a close.

Just a few comments on our precious actors. Considering the irregularity of attendance to rehearsals and the fact that not at any one time was it possible for the entire cast to be present for every rehearsal, it remains that we have a most loyal and stage-loving group; the play came off with the cast of 30 looking hale and hearty.

To one and all I again add my thanks. But, at this point, I would like to recognize the state of 9sfairs which existed among our actors: Brother John Zemko had been ill for some time and while he made it to rehearsals often enough to learn his part, he was due in the hospital the day after the play for an operation of a serious nature. His doctor Was prepared to hospitalize him at least a week before the play but John insisted he was committed to the stage and that the operation would have to be postponed. We are very proud of the spirit behind such a member. Thanks, John! At the present time, John is back at hotrie and is doing quite well. We hope he realizes how much his cooperation and assistance means to the club.

There was another member of the cast who served his double duties. Brother Jan Schroif left his supervisory obligations long enough to attend rehearsals after which he returned to his duties at work.

The gentleman that added atmosphere and tonal quality Of a violin virtuoso was none other than our Prof. T. Halama. He is a talented and accomplished violinist, and the strains Of his instrument brought many of us to the point where we were greatly gloved. He left his classes at the

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To mention one more member: Sister Wilhelmina Simecek, one of our most faithful members, made it to most of the rehearsals, but, there were times, when her special training courses involving her work at the bank took priority. As vice president of the Industrial State Bank, "Willie" is happy to share her time with us.

Such are the qualities of our Dramatic Club, and on behalf of the membership, I want to express a very sincere THANK YOU! There are others within the membership who experienced problerris as well, but somehow, they were of less existing pressures, and the members managed to be on hand. Thank you, one and all, for making the play a success.

Another Experience Recently I had been given a copy of a recent issue of the BerwynVestnik. (Berwyn is a suburb of greater Chicago.) An article by Brother Karel Samek, of ZCBJ appeared in this issue. He was director of OKOLO RYBNIKA, and we were beckoned by his invitation to attend this performance at Sokol Berwyn. Having written Brother Karel Samek for particulars, we prepared to go to Chicago.

We arrived in Cicero Saturday afternoon and had time for a delicious dinner of "knedliky a zely" with Pilsner beer. From this restaurant we headed for Sokol Tabor when at 8:30 p.m. the curtain went up presenting twelve performers from Ontario, Canada. The scene offered a group of 12 people who sang to the strumming beats and tunes from guitars and banjos.

Their immense repertoire consisted of songs we have never heard of (all Czech) and furthermore, they complied with requests from the audience well after the curtain went down. The choral harmony presented was most outstanding and delightful. Just viewing the stage, one saw from the expressions on the faces of the performers that they enjoyed what they were doing. This kind of harmony and blending of voices could not have been anything but enjoyable, both for the actors and the 'audience.

Sunday, March 28th, Rosalee re-

11 ceived a telephone call from Marie and "Rock', the daughter of Brother Bill and Evelyn Vornsan.d, members of Lodge 88. She heard that we were in town and traveled five or six hours to Chicago to see us.

Later, they drove us to Sokol Berwyn in time for the 2:30 performance.

Tim made his way backstage to meet Brother Samek who was both surprised and delighted to see him.

Before the curtain went up Brother B'amek made an announcement that a group from Cedar Rapids had arrived via bus to see the play.

Two or three of the officers of the "jednota" were asked to be recognized. Following these introductions he asked us to stand and be recognized and he expressed his surprise that we came "all the way from Texas just to see the play." During the intermissions several people came to ask us about living conditions in Texas. We felt like we were being observed like visitors from outer space.

After the play we had quite a visit with Brother Samek and his wife. During this time a meeting of mutual interests was the main topic.

The stage and setting are much like ours at Lodge 88. By that, I mean that they cling to the type of props we maintain at Lodge 88.

There is no sound system in the building and it was not difficult for 500 people to react to every word.

I think all three of us were quite impressed with /the language being so well spoken; the delivery of each actor was recognized as having been trained for the stage; in that respect, they have the edge on most of us who labor under the strains of a language that does not come too easily. But we observed that with the number of young people who mingled together after the play, there was hardly a word of English spoken. In other words, it is like we would say, le to Ceska osada."

SPJST — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members: This being the convention year of the SPJST taking place in Waco, beginning June 13th, through the 17th, this really will be a busy year for all the SPJST members.

All of you please read all the recommended and proposed changes of the by-laws for the 1976 con-

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ODGE NO. 84, DALLAS OBSERVES 66th ANNIVERSARY MARCH 21st, 1976

Brother Frank Henzen leads the Choral Group in beautiful singing at Lodge 84's anniversary celebration.

Lodge 84 President Paul Hagar welcomes all to the celebration,

Brother Willie Ondrusek (left) congratulates Brother Robert Pokladnik, "Brother of the Year". It's Brother Adolph Salac (center) looking on and smiling.

vention. We will have five delegates from our lodge attending the convention. Delegates representing Lodge 74, Lovelady, are: Brother Rudy Hafner, Sister Alice Hafner, Dorothy Smith, H. Smith, and Chester Shmoldas.

Be sure to read and study the proposed recommendations; a number of them appeared in the March 31st Vestnik issue, and if you wish to have any changes, please advise your Lodge '74 delegates about them.

Lodge 74 is pretty large in its membership and, in the future, we shall look for a much bigger and better future for all the members of SPJST now and also the new

ones. We can encourage other good prospects to join. Let's all set a good example of the good we can do for ourselves and others as well.

I have been approached by several members stating what an outstanding band (Larry Bruce and The Outsiders) we had to entertain our dancing fans on April 3rd. I will agree that it was as good a performance as any from the Grand Ole Opery from Nashville, Tenn. Those of you who missed this dance and music really missed a goad musical time.

Our dedicated members again performed their lodge duties at the April 3rd dance which included

Atiflamlustat Brother Ben . .firma (left) for the softball team, accepts check from District III Director Sid Poldadnik, given by the Supreme Lodge.

(All photos sent in by Sister Rose Scott. —Editor).

Brothers Billy Babel*, Jerry Michka, Phillip Vaden and Larry Melson, who worked in the refresh-. ment room; Mr. and Mrs. Baker were again in charge of the kitchen, and Leta Mae Langham and Jody Bobalik worked in the ticket booth. All in all, the evening was truly enjoyed by everyone.

On the 10th of April, we had Harry Czarnek and His Texas Dutchmen providing a variety of wonderful music; they gave an outstanding performance, as usual.

You know, they are liked by many, many people of all ages.

During the Texas Dutchmen dance we had Mary Lou Hines, Billy Bobalik and Theresa Bobalik working in the ticket booth; Mr. and Mrs. Baker were in charge of lots of good food and served delicious Czech sausage which was the main meat on the menu. Everyone seemed to enjoy the menu and, of course as always, there was plenty of food plus refreshments. Our reliable workers and members Erma Marsh, Jimbo Hafner and Jerry Michka took care of the obligations in the refreshment room. We are always thankful to the ones who also see to it that there are plenty of supplies for the lodge.

It is also known that Brothkr Rudy Hafner, the youth club boys and many other interested members, are doing great things at the lodge. The flowers are looking real nice around the premises of the lodge home and, as I said, everything is bulging out with beauty.

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LODGE NO. 47 HOSTS DISTRICT II MEETING. MARCH 28, 1976

District II Officers — L to R: President Alice Banning (47), 1st Vice President Hubert Gorubec (20), 2nd Vice President Frankie Pajestka (80), Secretary Monica 'vide (20), District II Director Henry Vitek (20) the installing officer; Treasurer Edwin Adamek, DYC Frank Klinkovsky (47), Assistant DYC Norma Cavanaugh (20), Flagbearer Jerry May ( 47), Re -porteLisHale(47).

District II Candidates: seated is Mary Cavanaugh (20) Miss SPJST of District II. Standing, L to R: Jody Bobalik (74), first runner-up; Becky Swanson (48), Marie Grieger (29).

State Royalty and DYC, L to Queen Jan Hajda, King Stephen Parrish and Brother Frank Kilnkovsky.

SPJST 50-Year Members: Sister SPJST 62-Year Member Toth Rosie Pechal (24), and Brother Ed Hruska (20).

Emil J. Hejl (47).

We had as guests Billy Griggs (guest of Dr. M. E. Matchett, our member of Lufkin), Mr. and Mrs. Cross from Lodge 88, Houston, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bankstone from New Waverly, Mr. and Mrs. Strickland from Longview; and Brother Ralph Smith's guest from Gary, Indiana; other guests mentioned were from Rochester, New York. All of this shows that our Lodge 74 is popular and well-known in East Texas for extending warm hospitality to all our members and guests from near and far places.

Let us keep in mind that courtesy is the prime factor of everyone's daily ingredients.

We are honored to have the talented youth group to perform at the SPJST Convention in Waco on June 15th at & p.m. They will perform a square dance and the dancers consist of Steven Parrish, Bill Ervin, Kenneth Ervin, Kevin Lorancin, Randy Floronsky, Susan Baffler, Jody Bobalik, Alta Manning, Cham Smith and Linda Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parrish and Brother Rudy and Sister Alice Hafner are in charge of the performance. Good luck to all!

Fraterna)ly, Chester Shrnoldas Reporter

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the winner of a 000 scholarship in a driving competition sponsored Dear Members:

by Amvet Dodge. He won the state Has spring fever taken its toll championship in Temple and will around your place? It has a way of go on to Boston in May to comcreeping up on you, in the sang of pete in the finals. Good luck! Sisa bird, on a gentle breeze or mixed ter. Dona Hubenak's grandson, in with a lot of sunshine. However, ;Jason Whatley, competed in a these things failed to lessen the skiing meet at Copper Mountain, enthusiasm of our young Easter Colorado, winning a gold medal, egg hunters who were busy during three silver medals, and thirteen the time of our meeting on Sunday, bronze, quite a sweep for a teenApril 11th searching for well-hidage skier. den goodies. In the age six and unCarl Zich was beaming like a new der group, Brenda Ellsworth found father as he told of the adoption the 1st prize egg, and Amy Phillips of an infant girl by his nephew turned up the second prize. In the and wife, John and Terry Chalauseven to nine section, Allissa Dearpka. We wish God's blessing on the ing found, both first and second proud parents and little Whitney prize eggs and her good luck was Lannette. repeated in the , ten and over diI wish that all the news was as vision, when Stephen Paprskar loheartening as the above, but we cated the coveted two. will always have our sick among us.

Meanwhile, indoors we had a Sister Juanita Johnnie fell and pleasant meeting enjoying the broke her knee several weeks ago; company of our old standbys, and Sister Louise Gholdston had surgwere pleased to have with us ery; Sister Brenda Lackey had Brother Adolph and Sister Albino. emergency treatment at the hosFarek's daughter and son-in-law, pital; Brother Adolph Pustejovsky Brother and Sister Ellsworth. We was hospitalized, including Brothtrust we will see them regularly in er Bobby Waco, Sister Anna Davis, the future. and Brother Dennis Pustejovsky.

Following the minutes of last Sister Minnie Ruzicka's brother, month's meeting, the acceptance Walter Luksa, was quite ill but at of three new members and all of- home now and doing well. Our ficers' reports, it was decided that manager, Brother Farmer Laywe would celebrate both Mother's mance was in Harris Hospital; he and Father's Day on the same came home, and then had to reSunday, namely the third Sunday, turn for several days, but typical May 16th. This month only, our of Brother Laymance, he showed regular meeting will not be held on up to help • at the meeting on Sunthe usual second, Sunday so that day. We missed Brother John Mureveryone will be free to follow phy at the same meeting as he is' their personal plans for Mother's recovering at home from ` double Day. On the 16th of May, the meet- surgery a couple of weeks ago. ing will begin at 2 p.m., followed Some lodge members attended by an appropriate program by the funerals of Edwin Mikeska, Raychildren of the lodge, and then mond Holacka and Louise Martinec supper will be served. Sister Mar- Fort. tha Durham will arrange for the Following Sunday's meeting a entree to be contributed by our nice supper was served by Sisters lodge and our ladies will please Inez Krivanek and Bennie Bartek, bring a casserole, salad or des- even though Mrs. Bartek was quite sert, and again, the lodge will fur- disturbed by the news of the nish the liquid refreshments. Any worsening of the physical condichildren wishing to appear on the tion of her sister, Olga Steele, in program., contact Youth Leader Dallas. Both Sister Krivanek and Robert Johnnie, or prepare a song, Bartek, want to thank all the ladies poem or presentation pertaining to who helped in the kitchen with the the occasion and be at the lodge dinner, the clean-up afterward, no later than 3 p.m. on the 16th of and to the ones who brought deMay. licious desserts.

Two young members are to be Please keep in mind the dances lauded for their accomplishments. on April 24th, May 15th, and May Roger Kubala, son of Brother Al- 22nd; and the change of May's bert and Sister Helen Kabala was meeting from the second Sunday LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

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to the third Sunday, May 16, and plan to have a child on the program, attend the meeting and enjoy the supper.

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The last regular lodge meeting was called to order by lodge president, Brother Jerry Pechal, on Sunday, April 4th, at 2 p.m.

Flagbearers James Allen and Vincent Schiller brought in the flags and led us in the pledge to the U.S. flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Sister Miladie Motl Payne of Houston. Sincere sympathy to the surviving family of our departed sister is expressed.

President Pechal welcomed everyone to the lodge meeting. Visitors recognized were District II Director Henry Vitek of Granger, Sister Ann Balusek of Lodge 15, Buckholts, and member, Sister Mary Arm Gilleland was present at the meeting for the first time. We enjoyed having you with us and please attend again.

Lodge Secretary Lillian Kosarek read the minutes of the March 7th meeting and these minutes were approved as read. She also read the only correspondence, the receipt of the mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge.

She read the following applicants' names for lodge membership: juveniles, Michael Ray Pausewang, Ronnie Ray Pausewang, Theresa Kay Pausewang, William Ray Pausewang, Amber Melanie Vargeson, Amy Michelle Vargeson, Michael C. Vargeson, Todd Charles Vargeson, and Brian Christopher Sammon; and these adults -- Al Shorre, Jr., Ernest R. Janacek, Patricia Ann Vargeson, and Bobby Jack Nobles and additional insur ance for Mary Jo Jez and Gordon Lee Kohutek. We are so proud that you chose to belong to the Society and to our lodge, especially. The more the merrier! Come to the meetings, socials and other func,tions because we would like to meet you personally.

The only members reported on the sick list during March were: Sisters Marie Mihatsch and Binnie Orsag. We hope you are well by now and that you continue to stay

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 that way, Sister Alice Banning reported on the District II meeting we hosted at Seaton Star Hall on Sunday, March 28th. The meeting and elections all went smoothly and on time. The four contestants for the Miss SPJST title to represent District II were all so good that I am glad I wasn't a judge. Sister Mary Alice Cavanaugh of Lodge 20, Granger, was the winner of this title. We are behind you all the way! May District II have another winner. The attentiveness of e verYone was really wonderful. We enjoyed everyone who attended and hope you all come to visit us again.

The chairmen's reports were very favorable, plus the ones from the officers, Brother Anton Vitek, audit committee chairman, gave the quarterly report for this committee. Brother Bob Vasicek read the board of trustees' minutes. The board of trustees had recommended that the lodge have a variety of food items for the annual picnic on Sunday, July 25th. This will eliminate the barbecue meal usually prepared for the event. Start making plans to come to Seaton Star Hall on Sunday, July 25th for a bicentennial celebration in conjunction with our usual annual event. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more announcements of all things planned for that date in reports to, fallow.

Then President Jerry Pechal asked Brother Henry Vitek if he wished to speak. He commented an the excellent accoustics of our lodg e for the district meeting held recently. He stated that wherever you were sitting you could hear real well. Brother Vitek is seeking re-election as District II Director and asked for support from our delegates.

Brother Dan Balusek, our member, later spoke and announced his candidacy for the position of Dis trict II director.

The planning committee presented some tentative plans for a 60 ft by 100 ft. building to replace our storage shed that needs roof repairs. This building will be situated to the east of the lodge trees to be removed to make way home, which will require some for this building. The committee requested the membership to go outside to see the dimensions and location of same. The vote, later,

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Sister Caralou Allen, youth leader, gave her report and stated that the Easter egg hunt for the youngsters, rained out on the designated Sunday, was then re-scheduled for the following Saturday afternoon. Brother Alfred and Sister Martha Klusacek donated all the Easter eggs, live bunnies and chicks used as prizes and for this the youth club is most grateful. Sister Allen also thanked Sister Kiusacek and Sister Gladys Marek for baking the cakes that were auctioned at the District II meeting and to the purchasers, Brothers Frank Klinkovsky and Woodrow Marek. The poster of our youth club won second place, one point behind first place. Here's hoping it is a winner at the convention!

Sister Kosarek read the premium refund check recipients' names before the door prize winners were announced. The lucky ones were Sister Adeline Kohutek and Brother Woodrow Marek. After adjournment we enjoyed the usual fellowship of lunch, coffee, cake and the "happy hour."

Brother Pechal invited the membership to the next regular lodge meeting on Sunday, May 2nd at 2 p.m. Be there because we need your support and loyalty as active members We had about 75 present at the last meeting; let's make it a 100 this time.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members and Friends: SPJST Lodge No. 66 held their meeting Sunday, April 11th, at 2:35 p.m., it was presided over by President Robert Pavelka.

Pledge of Allegiance and lodge motto were recited by Vicki Nors, Donna Stanislav, Glenn Leu,sclmer and Karen Shelton.

Roll call of officers showed all were present, except English reporter Sue Pauling who has entered the hospital for surgery Monday morning.

The March minutes were accepted as read.

Sister Jeanette Smith read a letter from the Salvation Army,

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thanking us for the past donations.

They have rebuilt their building which had been destroyed by fire.

They need help to pay their expenses and would be grateful for a donation. It was voted to send $25 to the Salvation Army.

Sister Engelke read the minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting held Monday night, April 5th.

Sister Jeanette Smith reported on the entertainment activities.

For the May meeting each family please bring a meat dish, a salad and a dessert for the social. The mothers will be honored and a Mother of the Year- will be selected.

Sister Parma gave the youth club report. Congratulations to the juniors who won the volleyball playoffs at' West on April 2nd. We hope they are winners when they meet the northern teams on April 30th, also in West at the Dunbar Gym. Sister Parma also congratulated Elizabeth Harms and Steven Stanislav who won Honorable Mention at the Science Fair held at Baylor.

Then she thanked the Entertainment Committee for the $25 donation to help purchase items for the Easter egg hunt.

Dates were announced for the following district activities: Camp — July 10-22; YAD -- July 27.

The quarterly reports for the months of January, February, and March were made by Sister Engelke for the ticket office, and Brother Emil Hanus, treasurer of the kitchen, lodge rent and overall gross receipts; Brother Frank Miller, Linden Hall treasurer, gave the bar report and a complete overall report; they were very complete and good reports.

New members accepted in April are Ardith Alberta Summers, Avelin &limners, Jason H. Summers, Jeffery Scott Summers, Linda. L. Summers, Mark D. Poe, Ray H. Monthie, Jr., Valerie Jo Schroeder, William C. Osskamp, Dorothy Mae Ga,skamp, David W. Geskamp, Kimberly Linn. 0askamp, David Paul Nors, Rebecca Ann Nors, Mary Ann Nors, Timothy R. Scott, R. B. Clifford, Robert C. Clifford, Carol Ann Pavelka, Daniel R. Pa.velks, James D. Pavelka, Laura Ann Pavelka, Truman Moore. Welcome to Lodge 66!

For the Health Committee, Sister Mazanec reported she had sent get-well cards to Brother Ira

16 Niswanger, Sister Rosie' Geller, Sister Irene Mueller, Brother Leon Hensel, Brother Homer McDugal.

Sympathy cards to Brother Henry Gerlich on the loss of his mother; Brother Martin Owens on the loss of his brother; Brother and Sister Joe Gaidusek family on the loss of his aunt; Mrs. Viola Moore on the loss of her son and nephew of Brother and Sister Silas Smith.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister William (Danny) Cunningham on the arrival of a baby boy.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Silas Smith who celebrated their 31st anniversary, Wednesday, April 14th.

We send congratulations to' Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Howard Rossi who were recently married in. Austin; Mrs. Rossi is the former Kathy Rae Moore, daughter of Brother and Sister Ray Moore.

Get-well wishes are sent to Sister' Sue Pauling.

Sister Rose Galler sent her thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, visits, and phone calls, while she was in the hospital, also we wish to extend our sympathy to Brother Weldon Galler on the loss of his brother-in-law.

We extend our prayers and getwell wishes to Sister Anna Towery's father, Mr. Henry Stevenson, who is in Scott and White Hospital, seriously injured in an accident.

Also our sympathy is sent to Sister Sophie Leshikar on the loss of his sister.

Brother Otto Hanus gave a progressive report and schedule of the convention committee and also on the brochure.

Sister Jeanette Smith introduced Melanie Hanus, our Miss SPJST, who will represent our lodge in the district level competition. Sister Smith asked that the lodge purchase the corsage for her. It was voted on that the • lodge will purchase the corsage. Melanie then presented her speech which she will give at the District III meeting Sunday, April 25th. It was excellent and we wish Melanie the best of luck and that she will come back a winner.

Door prize winner was Margie Pavlicek.

Members celebrating birthdays in April were Karen Shelton, Sister Marie Janecka, Danny and Donny Slovak.

To Brother Raymond Shelton

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The cake was brought by Laura Leuschner.

Due to the second Sunday in May being Mother's Day, it was voted to have the meeting on Sunday, May 16th, so please make a note of this date change.

I am making the English report for Sister Sue Pauling who entered the hospital today and is scheduled for surgery Monday morning.

We wish Sister Pauling the best of luck and that she will be home soon and that she• will be back for the May meeting.

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LODGE NO'. 32, VICTORIA In .brief ceremonies at the April meeting, Lodge 3,2 presented its very first 50-year pin to Brother James Marek; he joined the Society in San Antonio and later moved to Victoria.

A lot has been happening lately here and I will try to fill everyone in. The big social of Lodge 32 held at Inez Community Center was the highlight of this past month. A sausage supper was held with music by the fabulous Vanek-Malik Orchestra. Special guests in attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brdecka.

The following people donated either food or their services and the officers wish to publicly thank them: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adamek, Monroe Kovar, Frank Rykota, Leo McCormick, Ed Slovacek, Doyle Nethery, Herman Raska, John Motel, John Spears, Dan Svoboda, Steve Shaw, Frank Drozd, James IStastny, Nelson Arnold, Tommy Janota, R. W. Orsak, Alfred Horelka, Adolf Motal, Matt Vanek, Ed Smajstrla, Amos Hosek, Mrs. Linda Shaw, Vlasta, Svoboda, Dorothy Blair, Ruben Laza, Frank Ellis, Nethel Groves, Ben Hrbocek, Millie Hanslik, and Helen Zarosky.

If anyone was omitted, it is not intentional and we thank you, too.

The ticket sale netted our Building Fund about $540.

The winners in the prizes given away were: Watch donated by Victoria Bearing and Industrial Supply — Isabel Johns.

'Quilt donated b y Mr. and Mrs.

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Alfred Horelka — Sue Lesak Radio donated by Tylich's TV -Sandy Garrett.

Tool Set from Victoria Auto Supply — Herman Raska.

Wheel Alignment from SwainKovar Ford — R. W. Orsak. $25 Savings Bond from Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smajstrla won by K. W. Lockstedt.

Undercoat ifrom Atzenhoffer Chevrolet won 'by A. A. Kovar. $150 worth of air-conditioning and radiator work from The Hans Radiator Shop (Hans Ellman) won

by Willie Janota.

In other news, the District VI YAD will be held in Victoria at our fine Community Center with Hallettsville as our co-host on July 18th. It is not too early to start planning for this affair.

New members accepted during the last few months include: Darla Kay Elles, Roy Brooks, Janyce Faye Janota, Charlotte Myers, Glen Myers, Ruby Rokyta and John Spears.

It is hoped these people will become active members because a lot of help is needed in the future. Our lodge is growing and we don't want to stop now. Let your friends know about us.

Fraternally, R. W. Orsak Secretary - SPJ3 I ATTENTION, MEMBERS OF LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE This is to remind you of our Country Store that our lodge is having at the Czech-Fest on April 23, 24, and 25, at the Fort Bend County Fair Grounds on Highway 36.

We are in need of kolace, homemade bread, homemade noodles, pickles, sauerkraut and also homemade bonnets, aprons, and crocheted items. Any of these items will be highly appreciated. Ask your friends and ask them to ask their friends to• come and join us at this festival for a pleasant time.

If you have a Czechoslovakian costume, wear it, please.

We are inviting friends and members of other lodges to visit our booth during the festival and kindly asking for their support in our project.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja, Reporter

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM This is to advise our readers that I will be present at the District III meeting at Lodge 154, Fort Worth, and will be in a position to accept any gifts to the LAM Department whether it is books, papers or artifacts, for the museum.

What do we need? . . .We need old photographic equipment, guns, musical instruments, blacksmith hammers, tools, in fact, just about anything that has historical value.

You will be proud to have your relics displayed in the SPJST museum where they will advertise your family forever. Bring these items with you and I will be happy to take them back to be displayed with your name as donor.

Fraternally yours, Otto Hanus Curator -LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers: Our April meeting was called to order on Sunday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. Youth member Shirley Dobecka and Margaret Lander (our Miss SPJST) led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. Margaret then recited the SPJST pledge.

There were 30 members present at this meeting, and we had two guests, Mr. E. J. Seith and Kenneth Dean. All reports were approved as read.

In the youth report, Sister Schuetz reported that the youth would present their Easter program at the rest home on April 14th. They had a cake sale at the Leroy Bank on March 19th, and Sister Schuetz thanked all who donated and all who worked. Sister Schuetz then recognized the newlyelected royalty who will represent our lodge for 1976. These are: King David Dobecka, Queen Joyce Wachsmann, Duke Benny Mynar, Duchess Stephanie Mynar and Miss SPJST Margaret Lander. Congratulations to all of these.

From the card committee, Sister Dobecka reported sending the following cards for the month of March: birthday — Josie Mae Straten, Frank Popp, Cyrill Svrcek, Mrs. Ben Mynar, and Gary Marek; get-well — Darrell Uptmor, Frank Popp and Kevin Dobecka; babycongratulations — Mr. and Mrs. Uptmor. George Hubik, Al-

VESTNiK phonse }Trebel and Evelyn Seith were reported as being on the sick list. Birthdays for April include Margaret Lander, Keith Hykel, Melanie Mazanec, Joe Halamik, George Straten and E. J. Seith. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobecka, Jr., will have a wedding anniversary this month. Delores Dobecka brought an Easter bunny birthday cake.

Brother Robert Dobecka then gave the board of trustees' report.

The membership voted on and accepted one new juvenile and one new adult member into Lodge 'No. 6. Glad to have you with us.

Under new business, Brother Straten gave a list of the prizes which we will have for our annual picnic in August.

The $2 attendance door prize was won by Sister Josie Mae Straten.

The progressive door prize winners, Georgia A. Belville and Edward Havel, were not present. After the meeting was adjourned, the youth presented a short Easter program, followed by an Easter egg hunt, which was followed by a delicious fried chicken supper.

Our next meeting will be on May 2, at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 4'7, SEATON CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night for its regular rehearsal with the following members present: Jerry and Dorothy Pechal, Ralph and Cathy Milck (Ralph is our accordionist, and a good one; we are happy to have him back), Pauline Kopecky, Alfred and Martha Klusacek, Willie and Adeline Kohutek, Georgia Sodek, Albina Mikeska, Leonora Mucha, Jimmy and Caralou Allen (Jimmy is our newest member and we say, welcome aboard), Annie Jakubec, our talented leader; Ruby Bolton, Leon Sodek, Emily Stuteville, Leon and Vallie Zavodny, Willie and Doris Provazek, Frank and Ellenora Spanhel, Laurin and Dorothy Gaines, Otto and Matilda Hanus, and Frank Mikulec.

The rehearsal started promptly at 7:30 p.m. and did we have a time rehearsing those old favorites and many new ones! We sang a total of 27 songs and those of you who didn't attend missed a very lovely and relaxing evening.

17 After rehearsal we had a short business meeting discussing our proposed trip to the Rosenberg Czech-Fest and the result was that if we can fill the bus by Wednesday of next week we would make the trip leaving the Goodyear lot at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24th and leaving Rosenberg after 11 p.m. Saturday being a bad day for several to get off from work. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus —SPJST-

LODGE NO 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Members: Our lodge met on Sunday, April 11th at the Grant Building with President Frank Zabransky presiding. Kathy Zak and Laurie Chudej led the pledge to the U.S. flag.

Resolutions of sympathy were read by Erwin Holy for Brother Paul Woytek, Sr. and Brother Ignac J. Horecka.

The youth club then presented an Easter program which was enjoyed by the members. The program was as follows: Welcome — Arlene Zak E-A-S-T-E-R — Chris Chudej, Tommy Holy, Janel1 Chudej, John Zak, Kimberly Neubauer, David Neubauer Signs for Easter — Annie Zabransky, Mark Sevcik, Melissa Holy, Laura Neubauer, Jean Zak What Easter Means to Me — Laurie Chudej, Kenny Sevcik, Kathy Zak Bunny Hop — Younger members Closing and Song -- by all.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Erwin Holy. Correspondence followed.

Youth Leader Helen Zabransky reported on the youth club and its many activities. Also that the youth members are planning a Mother's Day program at the next meeting on Sunday, May 9th.

Reports were given on the District VI spring meeting which was held in Wharton last month.

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1 decorating contest was held.

April birthdays honored were Mrs. Charles Galetka, Mrs. Frank Zabransky and Chas. Holy, Mrs. Zabransky won the birthday cake.

Refreshments and lunch were served.

Door prize winners were: adult— Frank Zabransky; youth — Jason Kalmus.

Our next meeting date is Sunday, May 9th, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Grant Building. The mothers of the lodge will be honored, plus May birthday celebrants. The youth members are planning a special Mother's Day program.

Make plans to come and spend the afternoon with us.

Patsy Zabransky Reporter

night, May 29th, at our lodge home with music by the very popular Johnny Mensik Orchestra. Do mark this date on your calendar and make plans to help the team on this very special night.

I will again attempt to post our game results in the issues of the Vestnik and as soon as I can determine our final team roster, I will also list it in my reports.

Looking forward -to another fun season of fast-pitch softball, we invite our members and friends to come out to as many games as possible, we will be glad to see you at all our games.

Fraternally, Ben A. Jarma Team Manager

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Our lodge met on Wednesday, April 7th at 7:30 p.m. with President Lillie Matejka presiding.

At our last meeting, the membership voted to change our meetings back to the second Sunday of the month, starting at ,2 p.m., with the exception of the May meeting which would fall on Mother's Day. The May meeting will be held on the first Sunday, May 2nd, at 2 p.m.; this is for the month of May only. All meetings afterward will be on the second Sunday.

Please keep this change in mind and try to attend our meetings.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kuder

MUST SOFTBALL TEAM LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Brothers and Sisters: It's time for another softball season to begin and the Lodge 84 Softball Team is starting its 23rd season of play in the Dallas City Commercial League in 1976. We have been practicing and trying to get ready to open play which will be on Thursday night, April 22nd at Kidd Springs Park at 8:30 p.m. We are in only one league so far this season, on Thursday nights, and will be playing at Kidd Springs Park in Oak Cliff where the Thursday night games will be play ed.

Our league is composed of Red Bryan's Smoke House, Bill Utter Ford: Ford, Bacon and Davis, and our SPJST team.

Following is a schedule of our first half of play: April 22 (8:30 p.m.) Red Bryan April 29 (8:30 p.m.) Utter Ford May 6 (7:15 p.m.) Ford, Bacon and Davis May 13 (7:15 p.m.) Red Bryan May 20 (7:15 p.m.) Utter Ford May 27 (8:30 p.m.) Ford, Bacon and Davis.

This has been the hardest season to get into two leagues because there are so many slow-pitch teams playing in Dallas and there are not enough parks available to our association. I am still trying and hoping that something an be worked out and we can get into a second league, possibly in June.

Our annual Softball Team Benefit Dance will be held Saturday

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH and FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Friendship Club had twentysix members present and we were happy to have Bernice Price from Houston to join us. We had a good rain that morning and it kept some from coming, but it was good to see the ones who had been missed due to the flu in the previous two meetings.

We will not have our May meeting because we will be attending the Czech Ladies' Krouzek along with the Ladies' Circle on Thursday May 6th at Sokol in Dallas.

Everyone who has signed up for the bus, will meet at the National Hall at 8:30 a.m., so be on time.

We are looking forward to this meeting.

Plans will be made for our family dinner at the next meeting on

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 June 2nd; the dinner will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27th.

We welcome our new member, Joyce Tesar.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Alene Kercho, Joyce Tesar, Gertrude Johnson and Don Steinman, Sr. We hope you all have many more.

Anna Rozhovll was our door prize recipient.

After the blessing everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and games that followed. .

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

Our lodge meeting Sunday was called to order by President Jerry Milan.

Final plans were made for the Easter picnic and preparations for the District III meeting.

New members Patricia Mills and Lola Ann Kneschk were accepted and we welcome them.

We wish a speedy recovery to Sister Peggy Gallagher who has undergone surgery at the USAF Hospital: Brother Bill and Sister Mary Renfro just returned from a twoweek convention in Miami, Florida; Billie Jo and Patti Mason joined them for a few days.

Brother Don and Sister Rosie 'Steinman along with Susan, Vicki, Lori and Jodie, have just returned from Lebanon, Ohio, where they attended a large birthday ceolerbe rl ation for Don's mother's 85th m birthday. We hope she has many Sister Anna Milan enjoyed some nice visiting with. Mr. and Mrs. Chvilecek from New York, whom she had not seen since she left Czechoslovakia in 1910. They were visiting in the homes of her cousins, R. D. and Mary Ryno and all of the Skrasek family. They also jvoisyietdedinou it so mrullodge c. home and enI would like to remind the sisters if they would bring a pastry for our District III dinner, and anyone who can hell), we will appreciate it.

Put on your dancing shoes Saturday, May 15th and dance to Bill Kucera; then on Sunday, May 16th, the Fort Worth Gymnastic Unit will have an exhibition at 2 p.m..

You are invited to come.

I hope to see many of you at the Eagle Mountain Athletic Center, 6500 Boat Club Road, Sunday, April

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 25th, at our District III spring meeting. Phone number is 237-5181.

A memorial was made in memory of the late, Sister Louise Becan who passed away a year ago, April 10th by her beloved husband, Joseph Becan -- $5 and in memory of Cynthia Tirk by Joseph Becan, $5.

A donation was made by Claudine Kratz -- $55.

Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

Watch the SPJST Calendar (on page 31) for dates to remember.

So until . .. Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey — SPJST BICENTENNIAL COOKBOOKS

NOTICE It is with pride and pleasure that we announce that all the work of the Cookbook Committee that went into the preparation and assembly of the SPJST Bicentennial Commemorative Cookbook of the Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, met with huge success. Within a month 1,000 cookbooks were sold.

Now a new order for 500 additional cookbooks is being placed and if you want this beautiful book, please call or mail in your order, because, at this time, we are not certain if there will be another re-order made.

As soon as they arrive (in about a month), all outstanding orders will be filled first and the rest as orders come in until all books are sold. Imagine 1,000 books being sold within a month! How long will only 500 last? Place your orders now, and don't miss out on this lovely red, white and blue Bicentennial Commemorative Cookbook With 30 pages of informative information, and over 400 favorite recipes of our very good cooks. It took us (the Cookbook Committee) almost half a year to compile, type and assemble this cookbook, and we are indeed happy with the tremendous success of this project and take this opportunity to thank you and response.

The cookbook sells for $3.50 if it is not mailed, $4 with postage.

You may order as many as you wish from any of the sisters listed here: Birthday Club of Lodge 88 Bicentennial Cookbook Comm.

VtSTNfIE Chairman Birdie Hilsher 1215 Heights Blvd., Houston 77008 Phone 861-7083 or 869-1726 Evelyn Mikolas 633 East 12th, Houston 77008 Phone 861-7494 Louise Knapick 7833 Wedgewood, Houston 77055 Phone 686-9855 — SPJST — LADIES' CIRCLE OF LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Dear Members, Members and friends who did not attend our April meeting on Thursday, April 8th — we missed you, and hope your absence was not due to illness or misfortune. The meeting was an enjoyable gathering as Usual and the time goes by so quickly it seems as though you don't even get around to greeting everyone present before it is time for the business session and lunch.

The March minutes were read and approved, as was the treasurer's report. Then the Sunshine Committee requested members to sign get-well cards to be sent to Helbing Murphy, Farmer Laymance and Juanita Johnnie.

We were pleased to accept two new members, Sister Anna Synek and Sister Agnes Merlick. A big welcome to you both and may we see you at all our future meetings.

"Happy Birthday was sung to Sisters Billy Spindor and Louise Gholdston.

Sister Florence Greer was present after missing several meetings because of illness.

Sister Mary Pavey took the bus reservations for those members planning to make the trip to Dallas on the 6th of May. We are going there to attend a luncheon with the ladies of the Dallas Sokol.

We anticipate a pleasurable time on this jaunt, and were informed that a bicentennial theme will be followed, so some members plan to dress in red, white and or blue.

The business meeting then closed with a prayer, and then luncheon was served. Hope to see everyone in the merry month of May, if not on the bus the 6th, then at the meeting on the 13th.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Vestnik Editor P.O. Box 85 West, Texas 76691 Dear Members of the SPJST: I would like to express in this letter my personal appreciation and gratitude for the kind and generous reception which you gave us in the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST on February 28th.

Our amiable discussion of some acute educational problems, connected with the unsatisfactory state of teaching the Czech language in Texas, proved to be as constructive and inspiring as the new prospects of cooperation and mutual assistance between the Czech Club at UT together with the Czech faculty of the Department of Slavic Languages at UT and the representatives of the SPJST. During our visit to the Supreme Lodge Headquarters, it became apparent to all of us that your exquisite and unique collection of books and artifacts could and ought to be more often used by students and teachers for study and research purposes of the Czech culture in Texas.

After reading the critical and truly provocative editorial in the March 10, 1976 issue of the Vestnik, I was ultimately and positively convinced about your sincere moral and actual support of the Czech language and culture studies in schools and universities of Texas.

Needless to say that your point of view was very much applauded by our students and faculty.

Together with you, I believe it is about time that the Texas community become totally aware of its cultural, and religious, unique place within the context of the ethnic composition of Texas, be adamant in its demands for the real and immediate improvement of the teaching conditions of the Czech• language in those parts of Texas which are predominantly Czech populated. In other words, the Czech Moravians of Texas should justly ask its public rep resentatives at the capitol for as much as other ethnic groups in Texas, for example the Mexican Americans, do. This is and would be, in my opinion the only way for the survival of the Czech and Moravian traditions in Texas.

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0 At this point I also want to mention and convey to you our students' and professors' thanks for your continuous and beneficial financial help and support. It is without any exaggeration exemplary and commendable, for it significantly contributes to the gradual progress in developing a firm and vital Czech program at this university.

Last, but not least, I want to thank Mr. Nick Morris, president of the SPJST, for his excellent lec ture on the Czechs in Texas as well as his encouragement to continue and expand our activities. My thanks also belong to Mr. and Mrs. Harms for their tireless care of the SPJST Museum and Library, and for the delicious kolace they prepared for us! My thanks go also to Vice President Hejny.

Fraternally, Josef N. Rostinsky, Instructor of the Czech Language, UT Austin SPJST -

VATURES

NICHOLAS K. MORRIS ENLISTS IN U.S. AIR FORCE Nicholas K. Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick A. Morris of Seaton Community entiered the United States Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program on March 29th, 1976, according to Sergeant Bernie Gebala, the Air Force Recruiter in Temple.

Airman Morris selected the Aircraft Electrical Systems Repairman area for job training and will attend a six week Basic Military Training Course at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, beginning September 23, 1976. Sergeant Gebala said the Air Force still has openings for qualified young men and women.

His office is located at the Town and Country Mall in Temple.

Wednesday, April 21, 10'76

MR. AND MRS. FRANK SHENKIR CELEBRATE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, APRIL 11th Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shenkir of the New Colony Community, Rogers, were honored with an open house arid reception on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. The celebration was held in the Fellowship Building of the Ocker Brethren Church, Sunday, April 11. Mums, snapdragons and baby's breath bouquets decorated the bride's table and registration table which were covered with lace over gold cloth.

The bride's and groom's cake, punch, .sandwiches, nuts and mints and coffee were served to the many local and out-of-town friends and relatives who came to offer their congratulations to the couple.

Hosts for the occasion were the couple's two children: Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Kohutek of Temple. and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Shenkir of Hearne. Also the couple's five grandchildren assisted: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kohutek of Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kohutek, Rogers, Gaylon Shenkir, Hearne, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kohutek, Temple, and Miss JUanice Shenkir of Hearne. Also the couple's two great-grand children, Kresta and Amy Kohutek (cousins) helped host the occasion. (All are members of Lodge 47, Seaton.)

Helping serve and members of the houseparty were: Miss Margie Michael of Hearne, Mrs. Robert Pokladnik, Dallas, Mrs. Clarence

Sula and Mrs. Johnie Vanicek of Temple, Mrs. Woodrow Chervenka and Mrs. Floyd Fritz of Rogers.

The couple via:, married April 6, 1926 and was 'gaged in farming in the New 'Colony community since then. They are now retired and living on their farm there.

SPJST --MARRIAGE VOWS NOVOSAD-APEL EXCHANGE Johnny J. Novosad of Bryan and Doris J. Apel of Bryan exchanged marriage vows on March 27, 1976 at 11 o'clock in the morning. The ceremony took place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Novosad of Bryan. Rev. H. Bailey Stone, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bryan officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Apel, Jr. of Gatesville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Novosad of Wheelock.

The empire style --wn was shirred at the sides and the front waistband extended to a self back tie. The flaired skirt had a wide flounce at the hem.

The bride carried a bouquet of pink carnations and burgundy roses tied with pink ribbon.

Cathy Zumwalt of Waco, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.

She wore a floor length gown of burgundy taffeta with white brocade flowers and carried two long

Wednesday, April 21, 1978 stem pink carnations tied with burgundy ribbon and streamers.

Jerry Novosad, Jr., of LaPorte, brother of the groom, was the best man.

The mother of the bride wore a floor length double knit gown of blue floral print. She chose a white carnation corsage.

The mother of the groom wore a mint green floor length double knit gown. She also chase a white carnation corsage.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held. Members of the house party were Mrs. Alvin L. Novosad and Mrs. Margaret Willard.

The reception table was covered with a rose pink cloth and overlaid with an off white lace tablecloth. The table was centered with an arrangement of pink carnations and white daisies and held the wedding cake and punch.

The bride wore a pink going away pantsuit embroidered with yellow and brown flowers. She wore a yellow daffodil going away corsage.

Following a short wedding trip, they are residing in Bryan. The groom is employeed at Texas A&M University and the bride is employed at the State Department of Public Welfare.

The groom and all his family are members of SPJIST Lodge 129, Edge.

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YOUTH SECTION From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Readers, I would like to give a great big thank you to all the Supreme Lodge officers, Mr. Nick Morris, and Mrs. Dorothy Massey for making it possible to have the Youth Leader's Retreat at Camp Val Verde.

Those leaders and assistants who were unable to attend certainly missed a great opportunity. May I urge you to start making plans to attend the next retreat.

There were so many nice friends from all over the state. We exchanged our ideas, we made new friends and, of course, we got some

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great ideas to bring back to our clubs. We had a great child psychologist, Dr. Wise, talk to us about the growth and development of our youth. He was a great speaker and I, for one, am grateful to have been able to hear him.

If it had not been for the fine people of the SPJST and Mrs. Massey, it wouldn't have been possible. When the next retreat date is set, start making plans to attend. I promise, you won't regret it.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik (4-15-76) Youth Leader SPJST

LODGE NO. 17'7, ACADEMY

Dear Readers, We had a good meeting. We had several youth members absent due to spring vacations and some of them were out of town. Please be sure and attend the next -meet ing and officers, be sure to be present. If you hold an office and are not at the meetings it really makes it hard on the rest of the youth, so please be at the meeting.

On April 30th, at 6 p.m., we will have a cookout and games for the youth club members. Invite your parents and come out and have a good time. It will be on a Friday, no school the next day, so plan to attend. It will be at the Temple Academy Raceway Park.

Plans are being made again for a trip to Six Flags, so start attending all the meetings. If you miss one meeting you are missing out on something very important.

There will be more details about the trip, later. I promise you will have a good time.

At the May meeting we will have the election of officers. Remember our new year starts in June, please attend.

Be sure and be working on your crafts for YAD and, as I mentioned at the meeting, I hope we have many entries.

See you at the cookout — be there!

Don't forget to attend the next meeting on May 12th, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik (4-15-76) Youth Leader

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE

Dear Readers, April 2nd through the 4th I attended the Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val Verde. I enjoyed the retreat very much and enjoyed traveling with Mrs. Henrietta Vanek and her assistant.

Friday, April 9th, at '7 p.m., our youth held their meeting. They discussed their charity, party, egg decorating contest, hunt, Easter program and other things.

A special thank-you to Mrs. William Neubauer, Mrs. Lucille Vasek and Mrs. Marlyn Sevcik for their donations of cake for our district booth.

Our youth club poster placed second and will now go on to state.

Following the meeting our youth held an Easter party. After playing games, dancing and having refreshments everyone returned home.

The mother lodge held its meeting on Sunday, April 11th at which time our youth presented an Easter program'. There was an Easter egg hunt for the younger youth.

An egg decorating contest was held for the youth club members.

Mrs. Annie Holy, Mrs. Frances Cervenka and Mr. Hilmer Galetka were the judges and they did a great job. Thank you! The winners were: (ages 6-10) Gary Chudej, 1st; Chris Chudej, 2nd. In the age group from 11 through 16, Annie Zabransky won 1st and Laurie Chudej won 2nd place.

Lunch and refreshments were then enjoyed by everyone present.

The April birthday cake was won

by Mrs. Frank Zabransky. The youth door prize was won by Jason Kalmus while the adult door prize went to Frank Zahransky.

Our next meeting will be on May 9th (Mother's Day), so try to attend because the youth will present a Mother's Day program. I hope to see you then.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky (4-15-76) Youth Leader SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI

Dear Readers, The meeting was brought to order by Ronnie Majek. The pledge was led by Rosey Seely.

We took up dues. Then we gave

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LODGE NO. 84 YOUTH PRESENTS PROGRAM AT 66th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, MARCH 21st, 1976

Lodge No. 84 Youth Leader Bessie Petr and Assistant YL Justine Andreason (at extreme right); then it's Sister Roznik, W. Petr, Sister Rejcek, C. Peter, Sister Hubik and Brother R. Pokladnik, who helped With the youth.

Teen Group of Lodge 84 on stage during lodge's anniversary progra the door prizes of 50 cents to Kenneth Klanika, Nancy Sijansky, Melissa Majek and Wayne Sijansky.

One dollar birthday gifts were given to Kelly Hermis and Lisa Gallagher.

Refreshments were brought by.

Cindy Hermis and the Kubala family.

New business was the Mother's Day play for May 9th meeting.

We had an Easter egg hunt and all of us had fun.

Rosey Sacky (4-10-76) Reporter

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON The meeting was called to order

by Donna Kohutek. Beth Vanicek led the pledge of allegiance and motto. Kim Mikulas read the minutes and the roll call.

There were 29 members and two visitors: Mark Franklin and Michael Morris, present.

The youth club voted for people who will be on the Nominating Committee. They are: Kim Mikulas, Donna Kohutek, Ellen Lucko.

Stephen Morris won the teen door

prize and Allison Stefka won the junior prize.

The birthday celebrants in the month of April are Karen Stefka, Allison Stefka and Shanna Patterson.

Our nextt social was set for April 10th at 2 p.m., including an Easter egg hunt and play indoor games.

The club meeting will be Sunday, May 2nd, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Beth Vanicek (13) (4-10-76) Reporter spArr -LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting April 4th at the Talton Community Center.

President Glenn Kahanek called the meeting to order. The pledge was led by Diane Dluhos and the prayer was led by Yvonne Krpec.

We discussed our rummage and bake sale that we are going to have in April. We also talked about going to camp this summer and everydne is urged to fill in their order blanks.

We were all supposed to draw an Easter picture and they were going to be judged. In Group I (6-9), Rudy Laitkap won 1st place; Jean Dorotik, 2nd. In Group II (10-13), Vicki Dorotik, 1st place; Melissa Zboril, 2nd; Karen Kahanek, 3rd. In Group III (14-17), Clare Dorotik won 1st place.

Some of the members read concerning Easter.

Then we gave away door prizes.

The winners were Pat Krpec, Mark Krpec, Kurt Yockel, Clare Dorotik, Sherry Krpec and Roxane Yockey.

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 The meeting was then adjourned.

Afterward all the members, first through third grades, enjoyed hunting and eating Easter candy.

Refreshments were then served which consisted of cup cakes, chips, cookies, sandwiches and punch. The SPJST meeting was enjoyed by all Fraternally, Melissa Zboril (11) (4-7-76) SPJST

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our District I meeting was very well attended and congratulations go out to all our Miss SPJST contestants --- you were all great! We wish Susan Trealek the best at the convention.

We scheduled a parent banquet on Tuesday night, April 20th and each youth was asked to turn in their reservations.

Our next monthly meeting will be on May 1st at 3 p.m., instead of 2 p.m. Please keep this time change in mind. Thanks!

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (4-10-76) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

Dear Members: Our monthly meeting was held on Sunday, April 11th.

Before the meeting there was an Easter egg hunt with prize eggs that could be exchanged for delicious chocolate bunnies.

Since the weather was so warm and pretty, a volleyball net was set up outside and everyone enjoy-

ed playing several games. Mrs. Skrabanek, our youth leader, joined in the fun, alsoWe are now busy making plans for our lodge's annual campout at Cleburne which will be held on May 7th, 8th, and 9th.

Fraternally, Jeff Mikulec (11) — LODGE NO. 66, WACO SPJST

Dear Members: The youth club meeting was held on April 11th at 2 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Cindy Slovak and the roll was called by Secretary Pam Pavelka.

The visitor for this meeting was Doug Cannon.

The new member in our youth

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club is Becky Nors.

The District III Tournament for volleyball is April 30th, if the date is changed, you will be notified.

After the playoffs, refreshments will be served.

The lodge furnished almost everything for the Easter egg hunt after the meeting.

We are planning an activity for the future months to come. We are deciding on either going on the Brazos Queen and then refreshments at the lodge afterward, or going to Mazanec's lake for swimming, fishing and boating, or a hayride. We will decide at our May meeting.

Camp will be a little early this year, it starts on July 19th from Monday through Thursday. There are new rules of what you have to do to be eligible to go to camp.

The rules are: If you do not attend the meetings and participate in the youth club's activities, you will not be eligible to go to camp.

This year YAD will be held at Lodge 84, Dallas.

We are also having a guessing game. You haveto guess how many jelly beans are in the jar. There were 213 jelly beans and the winners were Juniors Danny F. Slovak and Donnie Slovak. They are from two different families. From the teen division was Margaret Gaidusek.

Pam Pavelka will bring the birthday cake for the May meeting. See you soon!

Fraternally, Cindy Kofnovec (13) (4-13-76) -SPJ ST-

NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club met Sunday, April 4th at 2:30 p.m. at the Talton Community Center.

President Glenn Kahanek called the meeting to order. Diane Dluhos led the pledge and Yvonne Krpec said the prayer.

At the spring district meeting in Wharton, Monica Merta placed first in the Miss SPJST contest and our poster placed third in the Publicity Contest. Monica and our poster will now compete at the convention in Waco.

It was announced that all our meetings will be held on the first Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

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ings at that time, everyone will be informed.

Our rummage and bake sale will be April 23rd from 9 to 5 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring the baked goods to the lodge before 9 a.m. or donate cash.

There are Stanley products on sale again and Mrs. Pete Merta has the order forms. April 23rd will be the deadline to order these products.

Camp applications were handed out and are to be in by May. We then had an Easter program.

Clare Dorotik, Brenda Kresta, Vicki Dorotik and Karen Kahanek read poems.

The winners of the drawings for the Easter Picture Contest were (ages 6-9): Rudy Laitkap, 1st; Jean Dorotik, 2nd; (ages 11-13): Vickie Dorotik, 1st; Melissa Zboril, 2nd; Karen Kahanek, 3rd; (ages 14-17): Clare Dorotik, 1st.

The door prize winners were Clare Dorotik, Mark Krpec, Sherry Krpec, Kirk Yockel, Jerome Doratik, Jr., Roxanne Yockey, and Pat Krpec.

Next, we all made Easter baskets for the rest home and then held an Easter egg hunt. Afterward we had refreshments of sandwiches, chips, cookies, cupcakes and punch.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (4-14-76) Vice President LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Lodge 54 Members: We are thankful for the large group of club members who turned out again at our meeting, which was called to order at 7 p.m. on April 7th by President Darlene Zahirniak.

The pledge of allegiance and motto were led by Flagbearer Jackie Zahirniak.

In the absence of the secretary, the chairperson called on VP Jimmie Zahirniak to read the minutes of the last meeting. After no corrections, the minutes stood approved as read. Jimmie also took minutes for us at the April meeting.

The presiding officer gave us the treasurer's report, and we are happy to know that our treasury keeps increasing from the ticket sale for our future field trip, hopefully this summer.

Mrs. Marcella Sinkule and Steven

24 Stanislav were introduced as guests.

Then we carried out the old business part of the meeting, which included the Member-of-the-Month for the teen and junior divisions.

Darlene Zahirniak (teen) and Doug Chudej (junior), were selected for the month. of April. The productive fund project was discussed, as well as the District III meeting for April 25th. Our club delegates were instructed of their duties and what shall take place.

The District III Volleyball Tournament will be held April 30th at the Dunbar Gym in West.

New business topics included the Moravian Beseda, YAD and Camp.

Mrs. Sefcik complimented the entire club for their very good attendance at the meetings during the third quarter of this year, which resulted in a $23 allocation from the SPJST Home Office, and how this money helps us in the monthly socials. She talked about the outstanding results of the fund project. A mention was also made that she would like to know ahead of time what each one of us are going to enter in the YAD competition so there wouldn't be any duplications of entries in the categories, especially since this will be some of the youth's first experience at YAD. Applications for YAD and Camp shall be completed at the May meeting; and election of officers and committees for the new year in the youth activities.

Door prize winners were Helaine Wernet, 1st; Vincent Sinkule, 2nd; Chip Bajer, 3rd.

The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. Our May meeting will be held on the first Wednesday of the month, May 5th, at 7 p.m.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Jackie Zahirniak. There were refreshments served consisting of cake, ice cream and punch. We thank the leaders for a happy evening.

We held another Beseda rehearsal and social Wednesday, April 14th, with our leaders and instructors.

At this writing, I was informed about one of our new members, Michael Marek of West having undergone surgery at West Community Hospital. A speedy recovery is wished to him by the whole club,

VtISTN2/C and a get-well card was sent to him.

Laurie Zahirniak (4-15-76) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Members: I had fun at the Easter egg hunt that our lodge had on Sunday, April 11th. I was lucky and found one of the prize eggs, so I got a chocolate bunny to eat.

We played volleyball outside and that was fun, too.

Now, I am looking forward to our lodge's campout in Cleburne next month because we always have such a good time there.

Karen Kay Mikulec (8) (4-13-76) SPJST --

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Members, Our meeting was held on March 26th. We discussed our Easter egg hunt. We had 13 members and two visitors. They were Michael Contreas and Terry Schoenstein.

The door prize winners were Curtis Kieschnick, Loretta Brazda, Loren Luke, and David Contereras.

Our next meeting will be held on April 30th. All members please attend.

Loren. Luke (4-11-76) Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, On Sunday, April 11th, Lodge 66 youth club held its monthly meeting. Our lodge's junior volleyball team was recognized and congratulated for winning the southern junior playoffs. Everyone was urged to attend the finals between the northern and southern sections on April 30th in West.

We discussed several activities which we would like to participate in this summer such as having a swimming party in the near future. We will decide on these activities, later.

Everyone who attended the meeting was given a YAD entry form.

Our youth leader also gave us more information about YAD. Also the SPJST Youth Rule Books were given to all youth present.

Everyone remember to keep collecting aluminum cans for our club. Our next meeting will be held on the third Sunday of May. Steven Stanislav (14) (4-15-76)

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Vestnik Readers, Saturday, March 20th, the Robstown SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut, beginning at 2 p.m. President Dena, Rychetsky called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the February meeting were read by Nancy Tscherner, secretary protein. The minutes were approved as read.

Mrs. Nemec was the guest speaker and her topic was "Baby Sitting." I'm sure that all youth present learned much from her discussion.

Under new business we discussed a trip to Astroworld on May 1st and 2nd. We are having a fundraising project for this trip. The bus will leave the Hrncir home at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, and will return by supper time, Sunday. We will spend the night at the Holiday Inn. We will go swimming Sunday morning.

On April 3rd there was a homemade kite-flying contest followed by a picnic at Guth Park from 3 to 5 p.m. Prizes were awarded for the most original kite, the highest flying kite, and the smallest kite.

Our next monthly meeting will be held at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut on April 24th, at 2 p.m.. All members are asked to attend this meeting because final plans will be discussed for the trip to Astroworld.

On April 11th a group of Robstown members attended the District VII meeting at San Antonio.

Congratulations to Connie Hrncir for winning District VII Miss SPJST. Good luck at the convention, Connie!

Frances McDonald (12) (4-15-76) SPJST --

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Here are some of the dates to remember that will be taking place in District III: April 25 — District III Youth Club meeting, Lodge 154, Fort Worth April 30 — Volleyball Tournament, Dunbar Gym in West, 7:30 June 27 — YAD Lodge 84, Dallas p.m.

July 19-22 — District III camp at Val Verde July 31 — Royalty, Lodge 25, Ennis Edwin Sefcik (4-14-76)

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byly tak dobre a donesly jidlo ku spoledne vedetti — maso a ptikrmy, tet pedivo pro svoje rodiny a kdyt /IAD SLOVANSKA LIpA C1SLO 66 budou mit hosty, i pro ne. VedouVVACO el mlaciete Libbie Parma oznamila Mile sestry a bratti: zpravy a *WI se zminila 'le nail V nal schazi, ktera se konala 11. mladi dlenove Steven Stanislav a dubna v pul treti hodine odpoledne Elizabeth Hama tiostali vyznamebyla jako vtdy velka freest. nanl z Baylor University, kde se Bratr ptedseda R. Pavelka scha podileli na vksta*e technicke doVtichni Atednici byli p11 vednosti (science fair). Jsme hrdi tomni mirno nati anglicke dopisova na tyto nate eleny a pkejeme Jim telky Sue Pauling ,ktera se musela darti apechy. podrobit lehei operaci a doufam, Nate mlada uchateeka o titul te net tento dops budeme 6isti, "Miss SPJST', Melanie Hanu:s` pied te ui bude doma a zdrava, co ji nesla pekne, vlasteneckou tee, za ze srdce ptejeme. nit byla odmenena velkkm potlesPitisaha vlajce a tadove heslo by kern. Za nernocenskk vkbor sestra lo odtikano 'demi ptitomnkmi za Anetka Mazanec oznamila, to poVedeni techto elenti mladete: Don slala pozdravne listky timto nana Stanislav, Karen Shelton, Vic- aim nemocnkm: Rosie Geller, Leon ki Nors, Glen a Mark Leuschner.

Hensel, Irene Mueller, Ira Nicoran Protokol byl cten sestrou Bonnie ger a Homer McDugal.

Pruitt a pkijat beze zmeny a byl tet Soustrastne listky jsme poslali eten dopis od Salvation Army. rodiny bratra a sestry Joe Gaiduutednici z majetkoveho vkboru, tek a br. a ses. Johnie Gaidutek a Silas Smith a Frank Miller podali Viole Moore. dobre zpravy.

Vyslovujeme timto natim elenum Z nalevny, bratr Emil Harms uptimnou soustrast nad ztrattouo podal tea dobrou zpravu. jejich drahkch.

Byli ptijati novi elenove: Ardith Otec nal dlenky Anny Tovery A. Summer, Evelin Summer, Jason se nachazi v nemocnici Scott & H. Slimmer, Jeffrey S. Summer, White v Temple.

Linda S. Summer, Marek D. Poe, Bratr Otto Hanut nam oznamil, Ray H. Monthie, Jr., Valerie Jo to ptijima ohlatly a jmena do Schroeder, David P. Nors, Re- sjezdoveho parnatniku. beca Ann Nors, Mary Ann Nors, Bratr Johnie Gaidutek nas Timonthy R. Scott, R. B. Clifford, dal, aby se nas hodne dostavilo do Robert C. Clifford, Carol Ann Pa- schilze ttetiho okrsku a to 25. dub Velka, Daniel R. Pavelka, James na ye Ft. Worth.

Th. Pavelka, Laura Ann Pavelka, Narozeniny v dubnu meli elenoWilliam C. Geskemp, Dorothy Mae ve: Karen Shelton, Raymond Shel Geskemp, David W. Geskemp, Kim- ton, Frank Leshikar, Denny a Dan berly Linn Geskemp. na Slovak a Marie Janeekova.. ByVitame je do nateho litchi a dou lo jim zazpivano "Happy Birthfame, te budou nate schaze east° day' a peknk i dobrk dort darovala elenka rnladete Lora LauschnavAtevovat.

Za zabavni vkbor sestra Jeanet ner. to Smith oznamila, te na:s'e kvetDvetni cenu vyhrala Margie Panova schtze bude tteti nedeli v me vlitek a na to byla schilze skonski a ve 2:30 hodin odpoledne a eena; mladet se bavila hledanim budeme oslavovat Den matek a ja- vajidek, pak jsme meli Spoleenou ko kaidk rok bude jmenoVana veeeti a po veeeti se kakik bavil "Matka roku" a tada sestry aby jak chtel, ttebas taroky nebo domi-

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21. DUBNA 1976 nem. Doma jsme jeli ui za tmy.

Tak na shledanou v nedeli 16. kvetna o pul tteti odpoledne.

Se sesterskSim pozdravem Marie Janeekova, - SPJST KNIHOVNA, ARCHIV, MUSEUM Davam Vam na vedomi, ae budu ptitomen schUze III. okrsku u fa du 154 ve Ft. Worth a budu phpraven ptijmout° Vase dary pro oddeleni musea, at' se jedna o kn1 by nebo starotitnosti.

Co potiebujeme? Stare fotografic ke aparaty, sttelne zbrane, hudeb ni nastroje, kovatska kladiva, vtelijake naelni, at' ut je to co chce, jen kdyi to ma, tnejakou historickou cenu. Vystavime vec s Vatim jmenem, ktere bude oznamovat Va si rodinu navidy. Ptivezte tyto steel s sebou a ja je vystavim v museu S bratrskkm pozdravem Otto Hermit - SPJST — TAK VAELICOS rite Anetka Houdkova ✓ sobotu 10 .dubna byl potadan velmi peknk vedirek na sini SPJST eislo 25 v Ennis. Toto bylo jako odmena tern dobrkm pracovnikfun eas od vaech spolkft, kteti po pracovall, aby ten naa Polka festi val se naletite vydatil. Stoly byly moc pekne a vkusne ozdobeny natimi na,rodnirni barvami eerveno modro-bilkmi, tat malieke vlajedky americke a Ceske s motivem Polka festivalu. Uprostted kaideho stolu byla umistena eervena, svice s poklopem. Bylo to mole hezke.

Vtechna tato price byla ze iikovnkch rukou enniske osadnice pani Sandry Willifordiove (rozene Juticov6) ktera patti k faciu 25. Diky ji za vie. ✓ sedm hodin pak byla pociavane dobra vedete a studen6 napoje kaidemu. Po veeeti kapela p.

Eric Homy pak pekne ptehravala do tance. Katdou chvili fotografo ve brali snimky skup'n lidi v krojich ,kter*ch bylo hodne. Msiteva byla velmi dobra, a nalada ve sela. Na viech etytech sinich v

VSSTX!IC pilne pracuji a staraji se, tavajici festival se °pet vy . NaSe pilne kuchatity neleni pedou to nate dobre Ceske aby se na katdeho pak dostalo. Bylo me tedeno, ze behem jedrxoho dne kuchatky stadily upeei at tri sta tuct0 koladti za jeden den -- a to ut je, pane, hezka, broanadka. Take jablkove zaviny dili strudle a pedou pinou parou a toho druheho pediva tet bude dos ti.

Bylo me sdeleno, to ptihlatek IalegorickYch vozil dill "floats" se stale mnoti takte prilvod bude jiste zajimavY. NA'S Kroutek deskYch ten bude opet mit vfiz s krojovankrni elenkami vtechny v moray -skYch,de Clsovenkychro-' jich a myslim, ze to bude velmi pekne. Jen aby nam podasi pialo ,tak to bude dobre. Jette upozornit krajany odjinud, ze pril vod zapodne v deset hodin rano, ale katdy si musi pospigt a byt tarn hodne (hive ,aby si mohl zajistit mist°, odkud by mohl dobte plehli tet nravod. K devote hodine je tam vidy jit pino lidi a bylo me tedeno, ze letos bude pry mnohem vice net-1i loni a loni tarn bylo na pade sat tisic lidi. Z toho si dovedete udelat Asalek, jak velky je to podnik, ta nate oslava. Proto ptijed'te 'bray a pteji Vam vtem pobaveni.

Na shledanou 1. a 2. kvetna v Ennis.

Ve Ctvrtek 8 .dubna se potadala piehlidka protivanYch dek dili kvil to v Ennis na sokolovne. Bylo tarn Nystaveno mnoho krasnYch dek, jedna peknejti druhe. Nektere byly pestre a druhe zase pracne vyrobe ne a avlattne proSite. VYstavka trvala eels odpoledine at do tti hodin a za to dobu se vystfidalo mno ho lidi jinonarodovcti bylo hodne. Katicla nayStevnice se po depsala do knihy a byla podastova na kavou a pedivem. Se ga jsem se s mnoha ptately, ktere jsem deli dobu nevidela jako s pani Marii lilolubatovou, pak s bYvalou Leonou Grytovou, ktera pied lety byd lela v Ennis a pozdeji byla zname nitou otettovatelkou zde v Dallas.

Take s bYvalou Botenou Jarolirnko vou (pozdeji Trojadkovou) a pani Joe Patakovou, rozenou Boutkovou a pani Jareshovou. Vtechny jsem rada videla a zde se, ze se katdSr pekne pobavil. elenky enniskeho eiho krotaku pilne protivaly deku, a

kterou zpeneti no, Polka festivalu a take ji docielaly. Je velice pekne ta Bicentennial deka a nekdo si odnese peknou pamatku. Ptitom bu de prodej rand zhotovenYth veci pro domacnost na sokolovne a jis to nee° tam najdete i pro Vas. Nate elenka sestra Marie Stranska se no,chazi v nemocnici zde, ale citi pry se dobre a mina, net Coto ptijde do tisku, tak bude zase doma. Pteleme sestAte Stranske vte dobre a Wa yne to zdravi do budoucna .Ona je tat Clenkou tadu dislo 130.

Take nate dlenka, sestra Botena nap& zde dostala navStevu sve sest ry pani Stephanie Johnsonove z Pagosa Springs, Colorado, minty tYden a snatl se zde zdrii nejakY tYden. Ptejeme obema Palma pobaveni a pani JohnsonOve , tt'astnY navrat zase dont& Sestra Tuna, pat ii k SPJST. SPJST — sic! KROUtEK ZEN V ENNIS

Nag e srpnova schtize se nam pek ne yydatila. Pittornno bylo 32 tienek a 11 hostu. Pani Willie Nesuda, pan a pani Skotak, pani Carrie Kebrle a pani Willie Hrabina, snacha Clenky Hrabinove. Teti panove Polagek, Zvolanek, Joe a Vilem Hou dek, Jagka a Fr. HejnY. Tegila nas navgteva a doufame, to ptijdou zase. Sestry Kopeekova a Zvolankova ptinesly eerstve ride a pivoriky a ozdobily stoly v jidelne. Sestra Kopeekova upravila hnizdeeko a dala do nej malovane vajieka a po katde strane postavila zajieka a dala na mengi stul jako pkipominku, to se blitii velikonodni svatky. Pane se to vyjimalo a oberna sestrem sr deone dekujeme. PenetiitYm darkern do na gi pokladny ptispel* pan Zvolanek, pan a pani Skotak, pani Nesuda a pani Kebrle. Vern AtedrYm darciim Patti na g dik. Progila se "Bicentezurial deka" Kroutku, kterou pti potadanem Polka festi vain nejakemu zajemci odevzdam.e.

Kdo bude tak At'astnY a deku obdr bude mit peknou .pamatku na ten pamatnY den 200. vSrrodi. Narozeniny v dulbnu maji sestry Stasis Trojadek, Alice Andrews a Verlie Lipscomb. Sichirzy jsme odbyly kratee, abychom se mohly vice yenovat navttevnik0m, kteti si SR prohlednout nag vystayku pro tivanYch dek, ktera, byla opravdu zdafila. Sestry ptinesly 45 dek. Ne ktere as 60 a 70 rokri stare, ktere na ge maminky zhcetovily, kdyi se

lie sttedu 21. dubna 1976 ptistehovaly do teto zeme. Navgtev nikri se zapsalo do knihy 77. Katdemu se vYstavka libila a kaidY si pal ,aby se to potadalo kaidYin rokem. Bylo to takove ptatelske pobaveni se znamYrni, ktere jsme delgi eas nevidely. Opravdu byly jsme potegene tak hojnou navgteyou a srdedne yam vgem dekujeme. Vgude se konaji ptipravy na Polka festival potadanem 1. a 2. kvetna na vtech ktyttech sinich, pe Chu se kolade a "strudle, kterYch se spottebuje velka spousta. Take nag Kroutiek bude mit stanek-s riiznY mi darovanYmi vecmi. Take kuchaiske knihy a mastitka zhotove nit a husiho peti budou na prodej.

Katidy ptespolni si rad koupi nee() na pamatku.

Mile sestry, nate ptitti schlize bu de konana 13. kvetna. Doufam, to se dostavite zase ye velkem peetu.

S pozdravem Ettena Zazvorkova SIVST —

Z redakce Zde se chci omluvit sestie Anetce Houdkove a tadam ji o prominu ti za omyl, ktery se stal ve Vestniku ze dne 31. btezna na stance 28. Pokraeovini jejiho dopisu ze stranky 27 nebylo vubec srozumitelne ku pteeteni. Mohl bych se ,omlouvat tim, to gotek zatadil v tis kart* ale byla to nage chyba. Oznamka pod dopisem (Liberty Savings) byla mac veliko, pro to misto vgechnu sazbu jsme museli vybrat a zmenit a tak se tadky ptehodily. Prosim, promirite a zde je znovu uvetejnen jeji dopis , jak vlastne mei bit. Asi jste se nate.' z Vas tkrabali za uchem ph ittehi, ze ano?

—,SPJST —

TAK VSELICOS Pig e Aneika Houdkova V nedell 21. btezna SPJST tad 84 oslavoval vYrodi zalotieni s obedem a programem. Den byl opravdu kra snY, jarni a tedy navtteva byla velice pekne. °bed byl dobrY a byl podavan po 12. hodine. Po obede zaCal pak ye 2 hodiny hezkY program. Nejeltive peveckY sbor tadu 84 zazpival nekolik tech nagch 'krasnych deskSr eh pisnitek pod vedenim pana Fr. Henzna a tet s pomoci pana Bob Li g ky. Na harmonice je doprovazela Irene Vlkova, dcera na gi elenky Kroutiku A-

Ve stkedu 21. dubna 1976 dely Vlkove. Bylo to jiste hezke a libilo se to. Diky.

Pak pan Adolf Salad, mistopkedsada kadu kekl par sloe a predstavil ptedsedu onoho kadu pana P. Hagara, kterY pkivital vgechny pkitomne a pozdeji pkedal slovo pa nu Sid Poklacinik)nri. Tent.° se zminil, 2e kid 84 byl zaloZ"en 20. imora 1910 a vyvolal pana Roberta Durone a dal mu uznani za to, ie tehdy pomohl zalait onen fad.

Take tekl, 2e byl z tech prvnich atednikii a ,podelcoval mu. Dostalo se mu velkeho potlesku. Pak bylo oznameno ;Ze pani Sophie Olgovska rnela obdrteti gpendlik za sve 501ete elenstvi u ildu 84, ale jeiikot nemohla bYt pkitomna, muses se ji Apendlik poslati. Take oznam i li (ja ko delaji kaidoroone) jmena bratra a sestry od If-aft ,kteti se nejvice zaslotaili za svou neima ynou praci y e prospech kadu a byli to pan Robert Pokladnik a jeho zesnula man 2elka Geraldina Pokladnikova. Obdrteli pekne plakety na pamatku.

Take pan Ben Jarma obdr2e1 plaketu za to, Ze jeho seta ''Soft Ball" hacu ziskala g ampionat. Pkitom mu pan Pokladnik podal g ek od Hlavni fikadovny jako uznani za je ho vedeni. ftednikem u teto pkileZtos0. byl zverolekat W. L. Anderson, kterY nam vysvetlii, jak se ma pedovat a jak se mail leeit domaci zvikata (a tez ty, ktere se nalezaji v zoologicke zahrade t a p • itom chra nit vetejne zdravotnictvi. Ukazal te't film, kde bylo videt ,jak se ledi a opatruje zvifectvo a te't kukata, kadeny a husy. V g e bylo zajimave.

Pak omladina i men g i drobotina nam ptedvedla program zpevii, tan di a v'Se bylo v thine] na g i 2001ete oslavy a velmi vlastenecke. Dalo - by to mnoho easu v g echny vyjmenovat a tedy jen feknu se to Nakonec byly vyvolany dye ktere se zasloOily za pro grainy a sloe pani Bessie Petrova a pani Justine Andreasova a obema patti diky. Bylo to v g e hezke a ja bych chtela podekovat sedovi panu Hagarovi za laskave pozvani, abych jako host se zitdastnila oslavy. Pkeji v gern mnoho Atesti .a v g eho dobreho do dalSich let.

V nynejk dobe kdy se =oho mluvi o nedostatku prirodniho ply nu pro Spojene staty, maji obeane

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V28 TN IK Amer.ky i Kanady pkiletitost ziskat plyn pro vSechny zde i v Kanade. Jsou d ye cesty oteviene. Jedna jest potrubim z Prudhoe Bay v Aliake a Mackenzie Delta v Kanade at do Ameriky. Tato jest pod pokena 18 velkYrni spolednostmi v Americe i v Kanade, ktere by se postaraly o spraVne zasobeni vgech koutu tirnto plynem. Druha cesta je ta, kterou by poskytla El Paso Natural Gas spoleentost, ktera, by dodavala jen alja gsky plyn do Kalifornie po lodi a teprve pak dodana jinam. Kdyi se v g e prozkoumalo, tedy vets'ina obdana mysli, plyn poslan potrubim jest nejlepbi a nejlacinej g i a teZ nejspolehlivej gi system zasobeni dbou zemi.

Cela tato zalditost se naleza nyni pied Kongresem a Federalni komisi pro energetiku a jest veinal Vzalo to celYch pet let zkournani a vy g etkovani, ktere sta lo vice ejak sto milionu dolarii. Mu sim take sdelit, ie pan Jaroslav Ko pedek, syn na gi elen.ky KrouZ'ku M. Kopeekove jest inienYrem u tohoto projektu a canto musi jet bud`to do Alja g ky nebo i pa celYch Spojenych statech. Na to musi byt op ravdu dobra hlava ,vytrvalost a snaha vykonat to nejlepai. Gratulu jeme sestke M. Kopedkove a jejimu synovi a pkejeme v g e dobre.

Obdriela jsem pe'knY dop!s od na g i pkitelkyne pani Jikiny Kudero y e se Silverhill, Ala., °pet pHjede se svou g vagrovou a pkitelkyni na nag Polka Festival 1. a 2. kvetna v Ennis. Velice radi je vgechny tki uvidime a jiste zase se pekne pobavi na to slavnosti. Take me pa ni Kuderova zaslala vYstilick z tamnich novin. na kterem byla vyobrazena v jejich Bicentennial g atoch ,ktere si sama zhotovila. aty byly bile s modrou a derVenou okrasou a jmena v'Seeh americ kych pres-dentt byla napsana (take v ktere roky sloutili) dervenou a modrou barvou. Na zadech byly his toricke malby a slova "God Bless America". Na rukavech tet histodeice malby a vzadu peknou modrou ,dervenou a bilou stuhu. Dle obratku muselo to bYt hezke a obdrtela mnoho komplimentim Toto vS'e le konalo zashrhou skolniho PTA jako Bicentennial oslava v Robertsdale Coliseum za freasti sko ro 500 host& Take Ceti taneenici pkedvedli sve umeni. Gratulujeme v g em, kteki se znenstnili oslay.

Hospodynky, ktere hodne zavain ji se mohou tesit, ze letos nebudou mit takovou potri sehnat vialta na zaivalovani. Znama Ball spolednost ktera vyrobi sklenice a vidka ozna mila, ze bude nejmene 65 procent vice videk na zavarovani ponevadZ jejich dve tovarny v Muncie, Ind. a El Monte, Cal,, budou operovat tki smelly dentne po sedm dni v tYd nu a tim jiste vyrobi toho hodne. ze ano?

Krajane, nezapomente, ae nag Polka festival se kvapern bli2i a 1. a 2. kvetna je taktka za dvekmi Letos je ten Bicentennial rok a kaklY by mel bYt vdeden, 2e maze it y e svobodne zemi americke a zfidastniti se oslav na g i samostatnosti. Dle zprav ,ktere vYbor dostava, je veliky zajem o enniskou oslavu a jiste bude nav gteva velika. Jen aby nam podasi zase lo a irk se vydatilo.

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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, April 23 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Friday, April 30 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, May 1 — Public Dance -Billy Uptmor and The Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 2 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 7 — Social Night, 7:30 p.m. Public is invited — SPJSTLodge No. 13, Dime Box Friday, April 23 — Telstars — SP,TS1 — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, April 23 — Leo Heinrich Orchestra Saturday, April 24 — Country Express Friday, April 30 — Good Vibrations — SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, April 24 — Cross Country Saturday, May 1 — Gregar-Wilde wedding dance; Jerry, Butch, and The Gentres Saturday, May 8 — (open) Friday, May 14 — Private party Saturday, May 15 — Pavlica-Foster wedding dance; Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, May 22 — Kountry Kings Saturday, May 29 — Bill Collins and The Journeymen (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and Pantsuits for women; men: no blue Jeans).

— SPJSTLodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, May 2 — Bicentennial May Fete, crowning ceremonies; big dance, featuring Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six; 6 to 10 Saturday, May 15 — Joe Patek Saturday, May 29 — Vrazels — SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 24 — Journeymen Saturday, May 1 — Otis and The Best Yets

Saturday, May 8 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 15 — The Social Combinations Saturday, May 22 — The Starlites Saturday, May 29 — The Fiddle Swingsters --- SPJST --Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 24 — New Sounds Sunday, May 2 — Lodge meeting at 2 p.m. for this month only, due to Mother's Day. —SPJSTLodge No. 47, Seaton Tuesday, April 20 — Trustees' meeting Saturday, April 24 — Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Langes' 40th anniversary dance: Western Swingers of Bremond (1st time in Temple area) Tuesday, April 27 — Choral Group meets (Dress Policy: Ladies, dresses only; men, no blue leans.

SPJSTLodge No. 54, West Saturday, April 24 — HolecekPustejovsky wedding reception and dance Sunday, April 25 — KJZT King and Queen dance —SPJSTLodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, April 24 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, May 1 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 8 — Otis Beck and The Best Yet (wedding dance) Saturday, May 15 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, May 22 — Harold Strand Orchestra Saturday, May 29 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five (wedding dance) Saturday, June 5 — Edna Polka Boys Saturday, June 12 - Jodie Mikula Orchestra Saturday, June 19 — Hi-Toppers Orchestra Saturday, June 26—BI ue Vest Boys —SPJST-

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, April 24 — The Ramrods of Country Music Saturday, May 1 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, May 8 — The Crockett

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Westerneers Saturday, May 15 — R. H. & The Trail Riders Saturday, May 22 — The Centurions Every Friday ni ght, Social and Games 7 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, April 24 — Political Rally, barbecue beef dinner, 125 p.m. ($2.50 pre-sale, $2.75 at the door; live music. Public is invited Sunday, May 9 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

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Lodge No. 80, Holland • Friday, April 30 — The Moods Lodge No. 81, Needville Social night at '7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Public is invited.

— SPJ ST-Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, May 1 — Free Dance; Charlie Adameik's Polka Tones Saturday, May 15 — Dance; Polka Patriot Orchestra Saturday, May 29 — Softball Team Benefit Dance; Johnny Mensik's Orchestra Saturday, June 5 — Harold Strand Orchestra from Waco Saturday, June 19 — Ennis Country Polka Boys Saturday, July 3 Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels —SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, April 23 — Gaylen Ackley and The Good Times Saturday, April 24 — Lee Roy Matocha Friday, April 30 — Nick Navarro Saturday, May 1 — Ray Jurecka Friday, May 7 — Sunnyland Cowboys Saturday, May 8 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, May 15 — Hi-Toppers Sunday, May 16—Three Big Bands: Sunnyland Cowboys, The Texas Dutchmen and Knights of Dixie Friday, May 21 — Gaylen Ackley and The Goodtimes Saturday, May 22 — Joe Patek Wednesday, May 26 — The Texas Dutchmen (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or hot pants without skirt; men — no jeans.

Wednesday, April 21, 1976 shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is a sp ecial occasion).

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

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

Social ever y Thursday ni ght at 8 p.m.

Su pp er served from 5 to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night fiances and special dances.

—SPJSTSPJST Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Saturday, April 24 — St. Thomas Ladies's Guild Dance: Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, May 15 — Lodge dance; Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires SPJST —

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zia. Saturday, April 24 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 8 — Czech Mates (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Weide trousers, no blue Jeans).

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, May 8 — Charlie Patak Saturday, June 12 — The Effinger Combo Entertainment every Friday ni g ht at 8 P.M. — SPJST

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, April 24 — Private party Sunday, ,April 25 — District III meeting Saturday, May 1 — Private party Game Night each Friday — '7 p.m.

—SPJSTLodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, May 8 --- Alvin Linhart and the Sugarlanders Saturday, May 22 -- Weinhart Grohman Be g, lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday of each month. Dances 9 p .m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 P.m, and Saturday at 2 p.m.. Executive meetin g s 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p .m. Lodge location 911 E. Shaw, Phone 472-9358 SPJST —

Lodge No. 174, Rockdale Friday, April 23 — Lodge's 8th anniversary and meeting, 7 p.m. at VFW Hall, Rockdale; prizes will be given away.

SPJST — Lodge No. 177, Academy Thursday, April 22 — Dist. FFA Banquet Friday, April 23 — Academy Athletic Banquet; supper catered

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Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five; and The Brothers of Country Friday, May 7 — Private dance Saturday, May 8 — Battle Dance: Otis Beck and The Best Yets; A. J. and The Debonaires of Country Music Game Ni g ht every Tuesday at 7:30 P.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; adult meeting, 730 p.m.

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