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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 74, NUMBER 25 JUNE 23, 1976 7 ^.1

Miss SP 6T' of The =Ind Convention

"MISS SPJST" OF OUR XXIIND CONVENTION MARY CAVANAUGH IS BEING CROWNED BY "MISS SPJST" OF OUR XXIST CONVENTION KATHY SIMCIK.

vtSTNfiC VESTNiK Entered as Second Class Matter Januar y 3rd, 1933, at West, Texas, under the Act of Congress of August 24, 1922.

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THst STATE OF TEXAS EDITOR -- R. J. SEFCIK P.O. BOX 85, WEST, TEXAS 76691 RES. 1204 N. DAVIS STREET

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

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

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT III — Edward Mazanec, Chine Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Win Miculka, V.-Chmn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrabanek, See'y Box 270, Caldwell 77636 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock '79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 14 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,s THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASSEY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas II. Smith, Box 100 Temple, T.z. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 756-3427

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

DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT Bennie F. Trealek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8148 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Ncsuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 Ph.' AC 214 875-7700 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph.' AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, .0120 iVfoorberr y Dn. Houston, Tx 77080 -- Phone 713 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valcha •, R.,:ute 1, Box 55, mrdanton, Tx '8026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202,

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

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane.

Bryan Tx. 77801 — Ph.. AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky, 1503 E. Central T( mple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773-4801 DISTRICT III Ed Kamas, 11012 Genetta Dr. Dallas, Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3178 DISTRICT IV Mr7. Ed. Haisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 838-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlber g, 10506 Mayfield Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdeeka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg. Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 FloresvlL'e, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 392-2030 Unsolicited materials for publication cannot be returned 'unless sufficient postage is attached. Th i s inclodes pictures Ex p ense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the. sender.

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Deadline for material to be accepted fa the following Issue is Thursday-

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

FROM THE EDITOR BROS. MORRIS, HEJNY, MIKESKA, and LESIKAR RE-ELECTED TO RESPECTIVE OFFICES. BRO. JERRY MIKULAS, JR., ELECTED FINANCIAL SECRETARY. BRO. RUDY SEFCIK REELECTED EDITOR OF THE VESTNIK. BROS. KUBENA (1), VITEK (2), POKLADNIK (3), BROZ (4), and VANEK (6) RE-ELECTED DIRECTORS. BROS. ALFRED HILSHER (5) and ROBT. BAYER. (7) ELECTED DIRECTORS. LODGE REBATES INCREASED FROM 7% TO 8%.

CECHOSLOVAK PUB. CO . IS AWARDED 4-YEAR CONTRACT. SAN ANTONIO SELECTED AS SITE FOR XXIIIrd CONVENTION. SISTER MARY CAVANAUGH SELECTED AS MISS SPJST and CONNIE HRNCIR, RUNNER-UP. * * Friday, June 18 — Our XXII Convention is over! The XXII Convention of our SPJST ended at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night, June 17th.

The following members were soelected to begin serving the ciety and you January 1, 1977 for four years in various elective offices as follows in numerical order: Directors: District I — John Kubena, District II — Henry Vitek, District III — Sid Pokladnik, District IV — Stanley Broz, District V — Alfred Hilsher, District V — Matt Vanek, District VII — Robert Bayer.

Substitute Directors: Ben Trcalek (I), Edwin Adamek (II), Johnie Hrabina (III), Julius Holub (IV), Louis Hanus (V), Erwin Holy (VI), Frank Veselka (VII).

By-Law Committee: Ben Trcalek (I), Pat Geistman (II), Jerry Milam (III), William Urbanek (IV), Sidon Tumis (V), Jerome Vasek (VI), Thelma Hrncir (VII).

Substitutes: Don Victorick (I), Hubert Gorubec (II), John Murphy (III), Ernest Kristinek (IV), Mildred Holman (V), Pauline Kalina (VI), Tillie Valchar (VII).

Insurance Committee: Cecil Dickson (I), Will Dusek (II), Ben Jarma (III), Raymond Pavliska (IV), Helen Hegwood (V), Jerome Hlavaty (VI), Frank Veselka (VII).

Substitutes: Ernest Jakubik (I), Frank Klinkovsky (II), Rudolph Zalman (III), Beatrice Soukup (IV), Della Kadlecek (V), Frank

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 Vanek (VI), Polly Bayer (VII).

Publication Committee: Melvin Skrabane,k (I), Ruby Bolton (II), Ed Mazanec (III), Angeline Kristinek (IV), Tommie Lostak (V), Sophie Dybala (VI), Emil Matula (VII).

Substitutes: Dan Juren (I), E. J. Oeistman (II), Albert Banik (III), Arthur Lisso (V), Wanda Kennedy (VI), Ed Vrana (VI), Viola Cabla (VII).

Finance Committee: Mack Allen (I), Ben Zabcik (II), Arnold Vrla (III), Victor Brenek, (IV), Jerry Prochazka (V), Rita Vanek (VI), Monta Foster (VII).

Substitutes: Sanford Schmid (I), Annie Dusek (II), Paul Hegar (III), Lillian Willams (IV), Alvin Sefcik (V), Al Olsovsky (VI), Joe Slavik (VII). * * Above are listed the many members in various official capacities in taking care of the various duties assigned to them for the next four years in our SPJST Fraternal Insurance Society. You may wish to keep this copy as a reference, especially concerning the selected committees, so that you can refer to them at any time and pertaining to them during the next four years.

They are listed by Committee designation and district number for your convenience. You will be wanting to refer to this list from time to time on many matters and they S will be glad to help you in your questions. They are your fellow members and have been elected by your districts to better serve you. * * In retrospect may it be stated that the convention was both constructive and eventful. The delegates seemed to come rather well versed and prepared to deliberate on important issues concerning matters of importance to our SPJST. One observation your editor will make as constructive criticism is that when the delegates vote to set a time limit of 4 minutes and vote to speak only once to an issue they should observe their choice and not abuse it, because, in doing so, they certainly place an extra amount of strain on the patience of a fraternal chairman or vice-chairman. Here let it be said that our convention chairman Bro. Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik certainly deserves the thanks and gratitude of all of us for a patient attitude

to a trying and tiring job welldone. It is not very easy to hold the gavel and see an overstepping of the rules at various times for 4 days and not use it, however, there are times when he must. For this convention, he certainly has this writer's respect, as does our sincere and patient as well as efficient vice-chairman Bro. Ladis Navratil. Your editor writes these \lines from personal experience.

The delegates also should be commended from their actions, for again in this convention as in previous ones, a disinterested party sought me out and commented on the entire assembly including the audience. He remarked: "You are the editor I see. Well, let me tell you that we wish all of our conventions were as quiet, orderly, and smooth as yours is." There is your reward fellow members! You should be proud for your restraint and orderly conduct. More could be said about what was told to me, but "nuff said."

You awarded the contract to Cechoslovak Publishing Co. for which I am grateful. Many of the delegates met Bro. Linn and Sister Sue Pescaia. It is the' understanding of the delegates, and especially the Publication Committee that yours truly really and sincerely appreciates. * * The Monday night dance at Lodge No. 66 was very thoroughly enjoyed and all seemed to really have a good time. Time is rushing us and we will only touch on the subjects very lightly.

Tuesday night was the Youth Spectacular and Dallas Concert Orchestra followed by a very definitely enjoyed by all dance sixm.sorea by the tri-host convention Lodges 6, 35, 66.

Another highlight of the Convention came Wednesday night with the crowning of Mary Cavanaugh of Granger as Miss SPJST of the XXIInd Convention. Named first runner-up was Connie Hrncir of Corpus Christi, with Becky Smith of Houston as second-runner-up.

This was followed by a musical presentation paying tribute to our Nation's Bicentennial by the XXII Convention Chorus.

The XXIInd SPJST Convention Publicity Committee is to also be commended for their efficient work. * * Space is very limited again this

week, so please be patient.

SPJST SUPREME LODGE

FROM TILE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SALES IN MAY WERE GREAT! Dear Fellow Workers: We received 276 applications for $1,244,980 of life insurance during May for a total of 1,624 applications for $7,131,255 of life insurance written this year.

Congratulations to District 2 for exceeding their 1976 quota in five months, and District 7 is only $1,245 short of reaching their 1976 quota.

Top Sales Representatives in the districts for the month are: District 1 — Thomas Cannon E. R. Jakubik District 2 — Norma Andel District 3 — Jerry Janek District 4 — Julie Lisso District 5 — Mildred Holeman Sidon Tumis District 6 — Jerome Hlavaty District '7 — Roy Hranicky Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WEEKS

Helen Hegwood 583 582 Della Kadlecek 241 Chester Shmoldas Patsy Baca 118 Jeanette Peterson 114 103 Agnes Lesak 87 Ladis Navratil 81 Daniel Schaefer Janelle Mogonye 39 Emil Petr 35 17 A. J. Bristik 17 Louis Harms Sidon Tumis 10 Pearl Hanka Jerry Janek 10 10 Joe Slavik Melvin Steger 5 Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Frank C. Sacky J. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub Bessie Franek Anna Milan

MONTHS

173 173 161 158 155

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4 Johnnie Krajca Anna Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Johnnie Gaidusek A. J. Bristik Alvin Melnar Agnes Miculka Johnnie Krizan Willie Dusek Helen Pavelka Jerry Mikulas, Jr. Agnes Lesak Joe Krivanek Clifton Martinets Mollie Ewell Frank Klinkovsky Emil Petr Patsy Baca Alice Banning Tillie Helmcamp Norma Andel Chester Shmoldas Marcia Sulak Ladis Navratil Louis Hanus Thelma Hrncir Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochatka Adolf Metal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy Hranicky Frances Olexa Stanley Broz Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Dorothy Moore Amelia Pokorny Henry West Georgia Lostak Rudolph Matejka Melvin Skrabanek Pearl Hanka Ruby Bolton Janelle Mogonye Daniel Nors Diana Peizel Jerry Stepan Chas. Holy Pauline Bayer David Brinkley Frankie Vanek David Andreason Charlene Cole Mary Laznovsky Mary Renfro Emily Stuteville

153 1491 149 142 141 135 134 133 127 125 125 124 123 120 119 113 110 103 101 92 92 76 71 87 85 57 53 41 40 39 36 36 33 32 26 25 24 21 19 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 16 16 14 14 13 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6

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6 Rudolph Zalman 5 Dennis Barabas 5 Willie Kohutek 5 Viasta Machann 5 John Plasek 5 Cheryl Smith 4 E. R. Jakubik 4 Matt Vanek 4 Donnie Victorick 3 Louis Driska 3 Emil Hanus 3 Lydia Hendrick 3 Joe A. Slavik 2 Jerry Janek, 2 Michael Kaiser 2 Edmund Marek 2 Maxine Pavliska 2 Charlsie Svetlik * * INSURANCE WRITTEN May 1, 1976 to May 31, 1976 Sales

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24 Norma Andel David Andreason 84 47 Alice Banning 156 David Brinkley 88 A. J. Bristik 160 Stanley Broz 151 Chas. L. Bucek 170 E. E. Cameron Thomas Cannon 116 74 Edith Charanza Carol C'hervenka 24 88 Frank Dolezal 177 Louis Driska Willie Dusek 177 169 Mollie Ewell 175 Bessie Franek Johnnie Gaidusek 66 47 Lois Haile Pearl Hanka 88 Louis Hanus 88 Ernest Haskovec 25 Anna Hejl 48 Helen Hegwood 88 Tillie Helmcamp 88 88 Lydia Hendrick A. L. Hilsher 88 Jerome J. Hlavaty 153 36 Jos. Holasek Mildred Holeman 88 35 E. E. Holub 4 Edwin J. Holy 25 Johnie Hrabina 137 Roy Hranicky 9 E. R. Jakubik 143 C. L. Janecka 180 Jerry W. Janek 84 Ben Jarma 88 Della Kadlecek Michael Kaiser 29 Frank Klinkovsky 47 178 Hugo Kocian 47 Joe Kohut 47 Willie Kohutek

Mem.

Ins.

3 $104,000 1 50,000 3 41,000 1 13,000 2 10,000 1 10,000 1 1,000 5,000 1 1 5,000 1 1,000 1 10,000 1,000 1 1 1,000 1,000 1 1 1,000 1 5,000 2 2,000 6 11,000 6 10,000 2 2,000 3 28,500 2 20,000 9 34,000 1,000 1 1 5,000 1 1,000 1 20,000 1 10,000 4 45,000 1 1,000 2,000 2 1,000 1 7 35,000 5,000 1 3,000 2 9 53,000 5 18,000 11 10,500 1,000 1 1 1,000 8 50,500 5,000 3 3,000 2

Johnnie I. Krajca 25 Leo Krause, Jr. 143 Joe Krivanek 92 Kenneth Krivanek 92 Johnnie Krizan 6 Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 Agnes Lesak 88 Julie Lisso 49 Georgia Lostak 91 Clint Luksa '7 Samuel McBride 25 Shannon McMakin 48 Albin F. Machu 29 Edmund Marek 54 Franklin Martinec 24 Clifton Martinets 80 Alvin Melnar 142 Agnes Miculka 88 Evelyn Mikeska 88 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 Anna Milan 154 Janelle Mogonye 18 Dorothy Moore 66 Adolf Metal 32 Ladis Navratil 87 Daniel Nors 66 Helen Pavelka 117 Ruby Pavelka 35 James Pavlicek 66 Maxine Pavliska 107 Raymond Prasatik 155 Jerry Prochazka 65 Glenn Psencik 24 Erwin Pustejovsky 54 Mary Renfro 154 Jack D. Ruzicka 15 Frank Rychlik 17 Pete Sablatura 40 Frank C. Sacky 79 Daniel Schaefer 141 Alvin Schuetz 6 Chester Shmoldas 74 Edwin D. Shupak 68 J. M. Skrabanek 139 Melvin Skrabanek 17 Joe A. Slavik 185 Jos. Slavik 110 Cheryl Smith 74 Jeanette Smith 66 Melvin Steger 29 Jerry Stepan 38 Emily Stuteville 47 Charisie Svetlik 15 Alice Svoboda 10 Jerry Tomanek 90 George Trojacek 25 142 Sidon Tumis 161 Tillie Valchar 32 Matt Vanek Lawrence Vrzalik 110 88 James R. Wood 87 L. J. Zatopek A. E. Zwerneman 13

3 3,000 1 1,000 2 3,000 1,000 1 1 10,000 4 4,000 6 12,000 2 20,000 1 2,000 2 4,000 2 2,000 1 5,000 1 1,000 3 5,000 1 1,000 3 20,000 1 1,000 3 7,000 5,000.

5 3 4,000 4 5,000 5 10,000 1 1,000 1 5,000 4 21,000 2 10,000 2 12,980 1 1,000 4 4,000 1 1,000 1 20,000 1 2,000 1 2,000 1 1,000 1 5,000 2 4,000 1 2,000 1 3,000 3 3,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 31 91,000 1 1,000 2 17,000 1 1,000 4 13,000 1 1,000 6 9,000 1 5,000 9 18,000 3 3,000 1 1,000 1 1,000 1 2,000 1,000 1 2 4,000 2 45,000 4,000 2 5,000 1 1 1,000 5,500 4 1 150,000 2 2,000

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Wednesday, June 23, 1976 1,000 1 276/$1,244,980 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, VP Supreme Lodge, SPJST

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Sisters and Brothers: I want to give you a glimpse of the progress and activities of our SPJST Lodge No. 88 Czech Concert Orchestra, Our most recent appearance was at the Fort Bend County Czech Fest which was a huge success. Over 60,000 people attended during the three days of the Fest and more than 30,000 the day of our concert.

On May 30th we gave a concert for the Sokols of Houston at their big Bicentennial Celebration. Their hall and in fact the surrounding grounds were packed to overflowing and the people enjoyed the good food, music, and Sokol gymnastics. Some of you may have seen us on TV that night and again the next morning because the television stations gave us some good coverage.

Next we played at the Yorkline Community Center Ethnic Fair where we represented the Czech Community. Last Saturday we played for the Houston DenverHarbor Civic Club at their Bicentennial celebration.

Now for the really big one . . .

SPJST Lodge 88 is working up to the biggest and grandest Fourth of July Bicentennial Celebration ever.

SPJST Lodge 88 Czech Concert Orchestra will open the program at 11 a.m. with a concert of American as well as Czech music. This will be in the new gazebo on the treeshaded park-like grounds behind the lodge. This beautiful gazebo is modeled after the gazebos in Czechoslovakia and will hold the entire 30-piece orchestra and all the singers in the SPJST Lodge 88 Choral Group at the same time.

Other entertainment will follow

throughout the day.

You must not miss this one!

Fraternally, Rudy Dybala Director - SPJST ---

we en j oyed her here last year.

It is nice to see elderly people, as well as the younger ones, have an enjoyable time and we all will do our best to prepare for the day's activities. Clean-up day will be Saturday, July 3rd; repairs are to LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY be made, swings put in good conDear Members and Friends: dition for the little ones and just It is getting so close to the cele- whatever needs to be done. bration of July 4th and I am sure Ted Hardin and the New Sounds all of you who can are planning on drew a floor-filling crowd at our having fun for that long weekend. dance, in fact, the other bands Our Lodge members are sending bring good crowds to our lodge invitations to come and spend the every Saturday night:, whole day on Sunday, July 4th. A All of you have a safe drive and good program is scheduled, with we are looking forward to seeing plenty of food, Czech sausage, beef you well and happy! barbecue, and all the goodies and Fraternally, refreshments, plus the music of the Slivena Michka Texas Dutchmen and the Crockett - SPJST — Westerniers, that afternoon and LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON night. It seems that everyone is Dear Members, making plans for this special ocSPJST Lodge 180, Good Life, at casion, The youth are practicing Burleson, held its first meeting their program, members are busy May 3rd at St. Ann's Church. sewing pretty clothes for square Dennis Barabas presided at the dances and new special tablecloths and gardeners are busy tending to meeting and Mike Hejl, flagbearer, the flowers and shrubs, so that led the pledge of allegiance.

Brother Hejl announced that the all will look nice. new flag was obtained by contactLast year's Fourth of July was so ing Congressman Olin Teague. He enjoyable and it is hoped that this read a letter from George M. year's celebration will be even bet- White. FAIA architect of the Capiter, with more good friends from tol. to certify that the accompanother lodges attending. Luckily, ing flag was flown over the U.S. the Deer Park area didn't get the Capitol on April 16, 1976. damage from the twisters that were Following the pledge, Secretary doing their damage in the Crockett Kitty Rippin read the minutes and area and we certainly sympathize communications from the Supreme with those who had so much dam- Lodge appointing the new sales age. This happened around Me- representatives for the area. They morial Day, and one can still see are Bill Hamm and Jerry Janek. people repairing their homes, movTransferees Kenneth Krivanek ing fallen trees, etc. Luckily no one and Dennis Barabas were also anwas seriously injured or killed. It nounced. It was decided by vote to happened at night while part of accept the four as sales representour family along with Ray and I atives. were gone on a trip to visit our The newly organized lodge prodaughter, the Zahn family, in Dal- ceeded to accept the membership las. Our granddaughter graduated of twenty present members. Transfrom junior college at Mesquite ferees will be accepted at the next and we were so proud of her; she- monthly meeting, which was tentawas the highest honor graduate tively set for June 13th. majoring in Arts and Science. She Local dues were discussed and is a member of Lodge 74. the amount of $3 a year was acThere has been a lot done since cepted. Each officer read a list of the last time I wrote. President his duties from the by-laws book Rudy Hafner built a nice new in order that the membership home here, close to Lodge 74, and would know which officer was rehas just recently moved into it. sponsible for what duties. Standing Congratulations and good luck in committees will be appointed at your new home to all of you good the next meeting.

Fraternally, members and hard workers. Hope your rnother gets to come to the Esther Tucker Fourth of July festivities, because Reporter

VESTNIK

6 LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW The big shade trees of the Don Davis farm near Gilmer were the scene of the regular monthly meeting for May of Pinewood Heritage Lodge No. 178. President Hugo Kocian called the meeting to order.

Flag Bearer Harry Vrana displayed the certificates for the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag. The certificates stated that the date each was flown over the U.S. Capitol and the Texas Capitol. Ron Kocian led the pledge of allegiance.

Mitch Wiesner, second vice president, asked for a moment of silence in tribute to our departed members.

Following the reading of the minutes and roll call of officers, correspondence was presented from Mr. Noakes of Singer, Noakes and Richardson, accountants, and R. Lesikar. Following proper procedure the letters were not read with the board authorized to take the necessary action required by the letters.

Treasurer Loma Harris presented her report.

Financial Secretary Marie Wiesner reported new members were David Carl Fouse, Sherry Lynne Kane, Cynthia Kane, Rodney Dean Spitz and Patricia Mae Spitz and social members Emmett Jos. Serpas and Helen S. Serpas. They were welcomed as members of Lodge 178.

Fund Raising Comm. Co-Chmn.

Val Steele presented her report.

She also presented a check to Treasurer Loma Harris.

Youth Club Leader Floyd Snider announced that Barbara and Ed Kane will assist with the youth club. Brother Snider reminded the parents and youth that the club has a point system and prizes are awarded. Plans are being made for those who will attend Camp Val Verde. Loye Aivis, land development chairman, reported that the committee met at the lodge property, so that members could work on the property. Brothers Floyd Snider and Arthur Wiesner were building the necessary buildings. Other necessities being looked into are electric power and water.

The land needs maintenance badly to stop erosion. A Saturday morning was set aside for members to bring a picnic lunch and tools to clear an area.

The lodge R & R have been

Making final preparations for the fish fry at Lodge Pinewood Heritage No 178, Longview-Kilgore, are L to R: Pat Harrison, Mae Harrison, Ray Fouse, Gene Kormos (with hat) and Don Davis.

Members of the Rules & Regulations Committee of Lodge No. 178 who attended the fish fry: front, L to R — Loma Harris, secretary; Mae Harrison, Viola Kocian. Second row, L to R: Harry Vrana, Gene Konnos, and Ray Fouse, committee chairman. Not pictured are June Stevenson, Gladyne Hiuchan and Jack Gill. read by District Director Sid Pokladnik and the Supreme Lodge and are not in conflict with the Supreme Lodge by-laws. The vote was unanimously that our R & R become effective immediately. The

R & R will be available to all members who request a copy.

According to our R & R the building committee becomes the board of trustees. The lodge treasurer also becomes treasurer of the

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Wednesday, June 23, 1976 board of trustees. The board of trustees will be composed of seven members. Leslie Wiesner was elected the seventh member.

Arthur Wiesner was named assistant lodge photographer.

President Kocian thanked the entertainment committee (Ray rouse, Gene Kormos, Don Davis, Pat Harrison, and Ray Gurka), for making the arrangements for the meeting and fish fry; Chas. Etheridge for the use of his fine "cook wagon"; Joe Maloney at Wyatt's Cafeteria, for the fish, cole slaw, hush puppies, french fries, onions, bread and tea. The committee also brought other refreshments for the evening.

President Kocian introduced our District III Director, Brother Sid Pokladnik, Mrs. Poklaxlnik, and their son, and our District Sales Repr. Alvin Nesuda, Mrs. Nesuda, and their daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Andrele.

Ray rouse introduced the members of the board and their wives.

The meeting was adjourned and after all that aroma of frying fish everyone enjoyed the delicious meal.

Everyone enjoyed the outdoors in the late afternoon. A volleyball game was played by the youth and some parents. Those who had energy to spare (or "second wind") played kick ball till dark. By then the musicians were in tune and the dancing began.

Our Beseda dancers gave everyone a treat during intermission when they donned the beautiful costumes and performed the Moravian Beseda.

Everyone who came had a great time. Special thanks must go to those who worked so hard to get everything together before, during and then afterward, cleaning up.

Fraternally yours, Janice Vrana Secretary SPJST -

NOTICE: LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Important regular meeting will be held June 25th, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Dan Mokry, Universal City.

Anyone needing directions call 658-2995.

Fraternally, Wanda Mokry Secretary

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: There is so much to be put in this letter that I don't know where to begin. It was announced at the last meeting that when the following bands appear at the Chandelier Ballroom the dress will be formal: The Blumes, Gilbert Kautz, and The Gold Banners.

Youth Leader Ruth Duncan gave the names of the winners in the Splash Day Bathing Beauty Contest. They were: Miss Tiny SPJST -- Charlotte Cegielski; Mr. Tiny SPJST -- Danny Bartulla; Junior Miss SPJST -- Rochelle Kennedy; Junior Mister SPJST Vincent Hegwood; Miss SPJST -- Jodie Elsner.

Charlotte was sponsored by the Entertainment Committee; Danny and Rochelle were sponsored by the Blue Room, Vincent by the Sales Representatives, and Jodie by the office. Congratulations to the winners and better luck next year to the losers.

Willie and Edna Wehring provided the refreshments for the meeting in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary.

Louise Knapick has just returned from a sun and fun filled trip to Mexico. She had a great time• and was lucky not to get "Montezuma's revenge."

Birdie Hilsher and some friends also took the Western Bicentennial Tour and then went on to Hawaii for a few days. Cindy Mrosko is just about to take a trip. She !graduated from Waltrip a few weeks ago with very high honors on June 24th; she will join nine other students from the Waltrip French Class on a tour in Europe for 35 days with the American Institute of Foreign Studies Program.

When she returns home she will begin her studies at the University of Houston in Medical Technology.

Congratulations, Cindy, and have a great time! Cindy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mrosko.

Well, I have a backlog of dance requests so I might as well wade in feet first. For the April 17th Gold Banners dance, Betty Jo Dobesh and Frank Novak celebrated their birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Roma Hubbard (no years given), Kenneth and Joy Kuehn celebrated

their 28th anniversary. Our visitors Were Virginia Matthews from Waco, Edwin and Maxine (no last name given) from SPJST Lodge No. 81, New Elm, and a group from Lodge No. 151.

For the April 24th Lee Roy Matocha dance, our birthday celebrants were Lisa Baletka and Anita Hees. Ed and Ann Kendzeora celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Janecka from La Grange.

At the May 1st Ray Jurecka dance, those having birthdays included Roma Hubbard, Walter Luedecke, Wesley Hoague, Emil Nedbalek, Seth Duncan, Vi Giese, Isbella Tschiedel, and Don Morris. Anniversaries: Frank and Vivian Marek (no years given), Pete and Marion Fishbeck (no years given), Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Vandever, 35 years; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cordes, 1 year I hope everyone at the three above-mentioned dances had a good time and I hope they all come back and see us again soon. I still have a stack of requests so you can count on more in future letters.

Here's the lineup for the next week or so: Thursday, June 24 — social night, and ceramic, classes at 10 a.m.; Saturday, June 28 — Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen.

Don't forget that dance reservations are taken only Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 and that your dance reservations are held only until 9:30 p.m. unless notified otherwise.

Well, that's about it for now.

Be careful outside in the sun and with outdoor activities. The hospital has been having a rash of sunburns, scratches, and broken arms and legs. See you here next week.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn 2nd Vice`President SPJST —

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD The regular monthly meeting has been changed for the month of July only to the 2nd Sunday, July 11th, at 2 p.m. This change is due to the July 4th holiday.

Mark your calendars and attend this meeting.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President

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8 LODGE NO. 66, WACO, HONORS ALL LODGE FATHERS AT JUNE 6, 1976 MEETING

Those receiving special honors were, L to R: Brothers Batt Vernetti, received a gift from the youth club; John Simcik, oldest father; Billy Jack Barak, youngest father; Daniel Nors, Father of the Year; and Tony Glatter, received a certificate for two steaks from Lone Star (Photo courtesy Jeanette Smith) Steakhouse.

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: SPJST Lodge 66 held their meeting Sunday, June 6, at 2:35 p.m., presided over by President Robert Pavelka.

The pledge of allegiance and lodge motto were recited by Dana Pavelka and Carla Leuschner.

All officers were present, except Czech Reporter Sister Marie Janecka.

The May minutes were accepted as read.

In correspondence, Sister Engelke read a letter from the XXII SPJST Planning Committee that a colored group picture will be taken of all the delegates in sixes 8 by 10 and 16 by 20 inches. The laxger size would be very nice to hang in the local lodge halls. If the lodges wished to have one, they can get in touch with Sister Jeanette Smith.

Brother Silas Smith reminded us of the cleanup at Linden Hall on Thursday, June 10th.

Sister Engelke read the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting which was held Monday night, May 31st. A new amplifier has been purchased and installed. The board will meet on Monday night, July 5th, and the July lodge meeting will be held on Sunday, July 25th.

Sister Parma gave the youth club report.

Congratulations to all of the graduates from Lodge 66 who are

arid have been active in the youth club. They are: Pamela Pavelka and Bernard Slovak, West High School; Melanie Hanus, University High; Barbara Gaidusek McMahan, Baylor University; Becky Schiemenz, Rosemary Sims Webb, Toby Matula, Jr., Charlotte Stuckly, and Nancy Pa y -las,LVegHih;LaryPnkoien, Riesel High; Valerie Seipert, China Spring HS; Jo Anna Vernetti, Texas Tech Univ.; Julia Ann Slovak, TSTI. Sister Parma reminded the youth that District III YAD will be held Sunday, June 27th and the definite place of location is Sokol Ennis, Lodge 135. She also included the club had elected their officers for the year, and gave the top point winners' names in the teen and junior groups. In addition to her report, she presented the names of the eligible campers who are going to camp in July.

Sister Jeanete Smith gave the Entertainment Committee report.

All fathers of the lodge would be honored and a Father of the Year would be selected.

The new band, Edna Polka Boys, filled the date on Saturday night, June 5th and they really made a hit with the patrons; everyone seemed to enjoy their music and had a nice time.

For the July 25th meeting, the ladies of the lodge are to bring sandwiches, chips and a dessert.

Sister Smith said she is sure everyone has read or heard of the Central Texas Zoo's financial crisis. She thought it would be nice if our lodge would make a donation to them.

It was voted to take up a collection on the floor and the lodge would match this amount. $52.32 was collected from the floor, thus making a total of $104.64 for the zoo project. Then it was voted that the lodge give $50 more; a total of $154.64, which will be presented to the zoo by Sister Jeanette Smith.

Health Committee Report: Sister Mazanec was not present but Brother Henry West was present.

He thanked the Board of Trustees for the gift, also Brother and Sister Silas Smith and Brother and Sister Otto Hanus for their visits while in the VA Hospital, including those who sent cards and made calls. It was'very nice to have Brother West with us Sunday. He seems to be doing fine.

We understand that our lodge secretary, Sister Bonnie Pruitt, was to enter the hospital Monday and have, surgery on Tuesday morning. Good luck, Sister Bonnie! We hope everything will be favorable.

Also, we learned Sister Regina Adamcik has been ill having had a heart attack. We hope she is home and will keep improving.

Congratulations to Brother and Sister Joe Janecka on the arrival of a grandson. His parents are Brother and Sister Jerry Janecka of Sugar Land.

New members accepted in June are Jeremy Wayne Veselka„ Jennifer Ann Veselka„ Peggy Lynn Hank, Albert Veselka; transfers in from Lodge 84, Dallas are: Willie John Rejcek, Dorothy M. Rejcek, Laddy G. Rejcek, Larry D. Rejcek.

Welcome to Lodge No. 66!

Brother Frank Parma said he thought it would be nice for the lodge to purchase the colored 16 by 20 inch picture of all lodge delegates to the convention, because we are one of the host lodges.

It was voted that the lodge purchase the picture.

Brother Silas Smith, stated the Convention Planning Comm. is ready, and plans are made and completed. He gave a complete report on the program for each day.

Sister Smith said the nine-member committee has worked very

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 hard and has put in a lot of time, plus there is one member who has really put in many hours—Brother Otto Hanus, the chairman. We at Lodge 66 wish to extend our congratulations to the nine-member committee. They worked together (Lodges 66, 35, and 6), to make this a great and exciting convention. They deserve a big THANK YOU for a job well done and a convention that will be remembered for a long, time.

Door prize winner was Sister Matilda Hanus.

Birthdays in June were for Sisters Darlene Engelke, Collette Pavelka; Brothers John Simcik, and Brother Ray Talsma. Happy birthday to each of you! (The cake was brought by Cindy Kofnovec.)

The Father of the Year award went to Brother Daniel Nors. He received a gift and a bouquet of spring flowers. Eldest father was Brother John Simcik and Billie Jack Barak was the youngest father; they each received a gift.

Brother Tony Glatter won two steak dinners which were donated

by Sister Irene and Brother Charlie Mueller from the Lone Star Steakhouse.

We wish to thank them for their generosity. They always do something when we have these dates whenever someone is honored.

Thank you, Sister Irene and Brother Charlie Mueller.

Remember, the July meeting will be held Sunday, July 25th; don't forget it!

We, at Lodge 66, hope the 22nd SPJST Convention was a very successful and fraternal one, and we also hope that all the delegates and their spouses had an enjoyable stay in Waco and may the pleasant memories be remembered for a long time.

Fraternally submitted by: Annie Hanus (substituting for Sister Sue Pauling, who is with her mother, Sister Bonnie Pruitt, in a local hospital) SPJST — LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON Dear Members and Friends: Our lodge will hold a booth in the Festival on the Strand in Galveston, June 26-27. Locations will be on the streets of the Strand from 21st to 25th Streets; the time will be 10 a.m. till 10 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday.

Again we will serve our poor boy sausage sandwiches with or without homemade sauerkraut for $1.75; sausage on a stick for $1.35; corn on the cob , 50 cents; and as usual, pastries such as kolache, strudel, cake, etc.; tea and coffee will also be available.

June 26 entertainment will be furnished throughout the day. Artists' booths will be set up all along the Strand and in craft alleys.

Noon — Robot Show, Kurt Van Sickle and John Pernetu, continuous performances until 5 p.m. on the Strand stage. Stoney Edwards will perform at 7 and 9 p.m. June 27: special exhibitors along the Strand. Noon -- Red River Dave, Allen Da.meron, Bubba Thomas, Summer Jazz Workshop; continuous performances until 6 p.m., Strand stage; 7:30 p.m. Galveston Opera Workshop presents "The Stoned Guest," an operatic melodrama by PDQ Bach on the Strand stage. You will have to see all these activities to really appreciate them. We invite all our friends and neighboring lodges to come out and join in the fun for these two days.

Another Czech fraternal society from La Marque will work along with us on this function. Some months back we formed a group and called it the "Ctech Heritage Group." The SPJST and KJT societies will be working together on all these large functions. It is my intention of some day staging a Czech Day, if the two lodges can work together as a group; having the hard workers we have on both sides, nothing but good can come of it.

Ladies, again we will need your help in pastry goods, so please mark these dates on your calendar — June 26 and 27.

I do not know yet where our booth will be set up but it will be in the vicinity of 22nd and 23rd on the Strand.

Help is also needed in setting up booths, any prepared food ready to serve at 10 a.m., both Saturday and Sunday; please offer your help.

All of these functions can only be as good as you, the members, make them. Our booth has been known for its good food and friendly faces, so let's keep up the good work.

I am glad to see Mary Lou Huep-

ers who has recovered from surgery' so quickly and I pray for a speedy recovery for Neil Dockal who is recovering from surgery.

With the tender loving care his wonderful wife gives him, he will be on his feet before we know it.

I will be talking to you later.

Let's all come out for the Strand Festival June 26 and 27.

Fraternally, Audrey Kaluza Enter. Chnin.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH and FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: The Friendship Club had a real nice turnout. Plans were made for the Family Day dinner on Sunday, June 27th at 2 p.m., for members and their families. If you have a guest, dinner for adults will be $1.50 and 75 cents for children.

The meat dish will be fried chicken and sausage. The sisters who were not present at the meeting may contact Jo Prochaska at 444-2233, or Mary Pavey at 9212397 for the rest of the menu, or bring pdstry, vegetable or potatoes to accompany the meat dish.

Bring a gift for games.

We welcome our new member, Nancy Boles, and she was also 0111' door prize recipient.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to our May and June honorees: Molly sladoVnik, 011ie Jameson, and Henry Langer. (June) Tillie Gillis, Bessie Prochaska, Meleva Yovanovich, Art Gillis and Benny Pavey.

May you all have many more.

After the blessing, everyone enjoyed the lunch and games that followed.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 7th, at 10:30 a.m.

Our next lodge meeting will be on Sunday, July 11th, at 3 p.m.

Everyone was getting ready for the convention.

We extend our congratulations to David and Cheryl Ann Mobley who were wed June 5th in the Birdville Baptist Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyles and Brother Alvis and Sister Doris Mobley. David has been a member of our lodge 19 years. May they have a long and happy life.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed

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We congratulate our Fort Worth Sokols for the many trophies they won and all the gymnasts for such a beautiful performance. A special thank you to Brother Sid Pokladnik of Lodge No. 84 and his concert orchestra for the beautiful music, during the program. We also thank Sister Jeanette Keim who accompained on the piano while Sister Betty Black sang "God Bless America" in the finale. We also thank all the brothers and sisters who worked so hard to make the slet such a success, and for all the donations of the many pastries and other kitchen items.

We want to congratulate our youth club member Bobby Joe Clevland who plays the part of young Patrick in "Mame" for 3 weeks at the Casa Manana, with the ever popular Ruth Lee. Memorials and Donations: In memory of our beloved granddaughter, Cynthia Tirk:

by Mr. and Mrs. Anton Tirk $25.00 In memory of Bozena Valcik (Dallas):

by Anna Milan — — $ 5.00 Donations: Anonymous — — $200.00 Mr. E. C. Harper — — — $ 50.00 Justine and Sid Pokladnik $ 50.00 (Dallas) Flay and Joe Pokladnik $ 5.00 (Dallas) R. E. Cavender — — — $ 4.00 Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

Watch the calendar for dates to remember.

So until . . . Keep Smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members: Our next regular meeting will be held on July 2nd, at 8:30 p.m. instead of the first Sunday, as usual. Reason for the change is because July 4th comes on the first Sunday, After the meeting is adjourned the ladies decided to serve some good homemade ice cream and cake. I am sure you wouldn't want to miss it, so come out to the meeting and enjoy a social and some good ice cream after the meeting.

Fraternally yours, E. R. Jakubik President

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night for its regular rehearsal with the following members present: Albina Mikeska, Mollie Haverland, Jimmy and Caralou Allen, Johnie and Laverne Vanicek, Annie Jakubec, our talented leader, Ralph and Cathy Milek (Ralph is our accordionist and a good one), Emily Stuteville, Frank and Ellenora Spanhel, Georgia Sodek, Martha Klusacek, Paulina Kopecky, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Willie and Doris Provaizek, Dorothy Pechal, Clarence and Wannona Sula, Otto and Matilda Hanus, Vallie Zavodny, Robert and Mary Vasicek, and Lillian and Bill Kosarek.

Emily Stuteville reported on her trip to Hawaii where she and Floyd spent several days vacationing on the island's of Oahu, Kauai, and reported having a grand time, which they both deserve.

We had a great time singing those old favorites and several new songs in both English and Czech.

We missed those of you who could not be with us. Singing does something for you; it is wonderful relaxation, in fact, I had a hard time waking up this morning.

After rehearsal we had a short business meeting and it was decided that we pass up the invitation to sing in Killeen on August '7th, but we will sing at Buckholts on July 4th, so everyone get ready for this occasion. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Don't forget to come to our next rehearsal and if you don't have a centennial dress get one for the Buckholts celebration.

Singingly yours; Otto Hanus -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dates to remember: Second Monday each month — officers meeting, 7 p.m.; lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

First Thursday each month — youth club meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Third Thursday — youth social at 7:30 p.m.

Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. — social and games; refreshments later.

Our regular meeting was held, as usual, May 10th with 30 members attending. We had as our guests Mr. and Mrs. Dan Grossman. Minutes were read and approved. The

treasurer's report, financial secretary's report and the youth report were given and approved.

We had 22 people accepted as new members of Lodge No. 74. One social member was also voted on and approved.

It was voted to have the June meeting on the 1st Monday instead of the second Monday of the month, this time.

There were 29 adults and 4 juveniles voted on to join Lodge 74.

There were 2 applications for social membership. The minutes were read (May 10th meeting) and approved. The financial report and the treasurer's report were read and accepted. We have been real busy getting ready for the convention in. Waco. Also, on June 12th SPJST Youth Club of Lodge 74 had a float in the Houston County 139th birthday celebration. Crockett Day and the Evening Lions Club had their installation of 1976-77 officers at the SPJST Lodge on June 22nd.

The youth club square dancers performed.

Lodge '74 was supposed to have seven delegates to the convention but we ended up with only five. At the time I write this we are looking forward to a week of work to help our lodge progress through the years to come, but, of course, when you read this letter the convention will be history.

We believe that our fourth of July program will be a real good one and are hoping for a big turnout of Crockett people and other visitors.We will have food, a patriotic program by our youth club and also music and entertainment throughout the day, Also, our evening dance will begin at 9 p.m.

I am sorry I haven't written sooner but you know how it is when you have so much to do .. . you get behind! Ha! I remain as usual Fraternally, Dorothy Smith Recording Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members: We want to remind all Lodge No. 35 members about our Fourth of July celebraticm, beginning at 3:30 p.m. All of you are invited to join us on that day because we plan to honor our ex-servicemen. Those of you who are veterans and members If Lodge 35 and if you and your

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 family plan to attend, please send in a resume by June 25th; also include what branch of service you were in, your name, rank, length of what medals and ribbons you received. Please send this information to Henry Breitkreutz, Jr, 111 South Carpenter St., Mart Tx 76664.

We need this information as a part of our planned program.

The meal, refreshments and music will be furnished, but we ask that you kindly bring a dessert of some kind. We hope to make this day an enjoyable one, so won't you join us on July 4th at 3:30 p.m.

We want the veterans to please be there by 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Special Enter. Comm. of Lodge No. 35 - SPJST LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

Dear Members and Friends, Our June meeting was held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Pledge of allegiance was recited in unison by all present, and the members stood for a moment of silent tribute to our departed Brother Emil Sabrsula, who passed away since our last meeting. Brother Sabrsula was a good member and will be missed.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to Sister Sabrsula and the family.

Minutes from the previous meeting Were accepted as read by Secretary Mary Werner.

Reports by Financial Secretary Ellene Zwahr and the treasurer, Corlis Vallet, were given.

In the absence of our Special Fund Treasurer Gilbert Waizel, Sister Corlis Vallet gave his report.

We would like to welcome two new members to our lodge. They are Pete F. Vacek, Jr., and Nathan Dexter Guthier. We, sincerely hope you will attend our meetings and will become active members.

Brother Louis Hanus, president of Lodge 88, was visiting in the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II at Needville and was nice to find time to attend our meeting that night. He gave a short talk regarding the facilities at the convention and he also invited us to their Fourth of July celebration. It was nice having you, Brother Hanus.

Sister Carlene Eda Cox was reported being very ill in Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, but is much improved and may be able to come home this week.

A letter from Brother Krizan

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about the convention picture was read by President Charlie Matcek.

Refund checks were distributed and the door prize was won by Brother Victor Werner, who in turn gave it back to the lodge.

Thank you, Brother Werner.

Although the convention will be over by the time you read this, my sincere wish is that it will be a successful one.

Our next meeting will be July 13th, as 7:30 p.m. Let's have a good turnout and hear what the delegates will report, Fraternally, Emily Kolaja Reporter - SPJST LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA

The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 32 was held on Sunday afternoon, June 6th, with President Matt Vanek presiding.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, night, July 7th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, First Victoria National Bank, due to the regular meeting date of July 4th being a holiday. All other meetings will be held on the first Sunday of each month unless otherwise notified.

This will be a very important meeting as plans will be finalized to host the District VI meeting of the YAD which will be held on Sunday, July 18, at the Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North Street, Victoria.

Financial Secretary Adolf Motal read applications for membership to Lodge 32 for the following and all were accepted: Edward W. Chamrad, Robert L. Nance, Jr., Francis S. Kelly, Theofil Kocian, and Alfred G. Horelka, Johnny Frank Kubela was accepted as a transfer from Lodge 143.

All members are asked to remember the date of July 7, for the next meeting and make plans to be present as it is very important.

Fraternally yours,' Mrs. Ella Arnold Secretary Pro Tern SPJST —

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Dear Members: Lodge 177 met for their regular monthly meeting in June with Brother Willie Hutka, vice president, presiding in the absence of Brother Jerry Tomastik.

Reports of the officers and committee chairmen were heard and,

in the business session, it was decided that curtains be purchased for both the back and front of the stage.

It was noted that Brother Tony Poncik is a patient at Scott and White Hospital and the membership wishes him a speedy recovery.

Square dance lessons are going to be held at the lodge in the near future again.

Brother Lad Zatopek, District II sales representative, Brother Henry Vitek, District II director, and Brother and Mrs. Dan Grossman from Holland were visitors and it was our pleasure to have them visit with us.

Fraternally, Annie Dusek rjter Reporter — LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members: Time flies. As I write this everyone is getting ready for the SPJST Convention and when you read this the convention will be completed.

I'm sure it is everyone's desire to do the best they can to improve our Society and make it even better than in the past. We all know the Society has made great gains during the past few years and I am sure it will continue to do so, with all of us pulling together for the best interest of us all.

We had another game night on June 4th with more members and guests taking part in the fine enjoyable fellowship. We appreciate all the •cookies and other good things to eat which were furnished by the members and guests.

We also had a very nice dance on the 5th of June with music provided by the Country Combinations. Everyone had a good time.

We had members from far-away places, James Larry Womack from Alto, Tx, a new member (this was his first time at our lodge and he was pleased and had great admiration for the lodge, and when he left he said he will encourage others to join. Those kind of comments make us happy.)

Brother Rudy Hafner had his birthday on June 5th and was surprised when he received a wonderful gift from a number of our members. The band also gave him a very delicious cake for his birthday. There were other birthdays announced but unfortunately I did-

12 not get the names.

Our faithful workers are always doing their jobs well. Kenneth Smith, Billy Babalik, Cheryl Smith, Erma Marsh, Jerry Michka, Jimbo Hafner all worked at the refreshment room. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, as usual, worked in the kitchen.

Leta Mae Langham worked at the ticket booth together with Brother Rudy Hafner and Chester Shmoldas as hosts and other members helping out in every way they can.

We, as members, are responsible for all the guests we sign in. We at all times must make sure the guests are of good character, and don't cause any disturbance.

It was announced by the president so all the members can come and help clean up around the lodge on the 3rd of July. The flowers around the lodge, are beautiful and will add quite a bit of beauty.

All this added beauty helps attract people to our lodge because people like to go to a nice clean place.

We will have an all-day celebration for the 4th of July, starting at 11 am. At that time meals will be served, continuing until 1 p.m., with plenty of food, drinks.

There will be entertainment, square dancing, music by Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen. All you members from other lodges, come and enjoy the day, we will be happy to have you.

We have a beautiful lodge and grounds, so come and see our East Texas area. You will enjoy it.

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas - SPJST — LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers and Members: The June meeting of .Lodge No. 6 was held on Sunday, June 6th, at 3:30 p.m. Youth members David Dobecka and Darrell Uptmor led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the American flag. David then said the SPJST pledge.

There were 19 members present.

All reports were given and approved as read.

In the youth report, Sister Schuetz said the youth would be going to the rest home on June 9th.

She reminded the youth and their parents of the upcoming YAD, royalty, and camp activities. After Sister Schuetz gave her report, President Krizan installed the new-

Vt8TNIK ly elected youth club officers for the coming year. These officers are: President, David Dobecka; Ni ice President, Dolores Dobecka; Secretary, Bobby Hykel; Treasurer, Joyce Wachsmann; Reporter, Therese Dobecka; Historian, Karen Hykel.

The various youth committees include: Sunshine, Darrell Uptmor; Entertainment, Delores Dobecka; Photo, Joyce Wachsmann. The youth club delegates are Delores Dobecka, David Dobecka and Wilfred Reiger.

Birthdays for June include: Edward Helona, Patricia Mynar, Ernest Kutscherousky, Willie Mae Schuetz, Andrew Wachsmann, Marie Snider, and Cyrill Svrcek. Anniversaries include: Mr. and Mrs. George Straten and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wachsrnann. Joyce Wachsmann brought the birthday cake.

In her card committee report, Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards for the month of May: birthday — Henrietta Lander, Carol Stuckly, Ruth Krizan, Jeannette Beseda, Laverne Krueger, Estelle Hykel and Michael Marek; anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Uptmor; get well — Anton Gerik, Evelyn Seith, Jerry Sumbera and Christine Grellhesil.

Under new business, Sister Christine Svrcek suggested that our July meeting be changed to Friday night, July 2nd, at 8:30 p.m. due to the Fourth of July holiday. The membership voted and accepted this suggestion.

Door prize winners were: Katie Krizan ($2), Thomas Blaha ($10, not present) and Alvin Laubert ($7, not present). The meeting was then adjourned until r'itIDAY, JULY 2, at 8:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter -SPJST-LODGE NO. 14, WESLEY (VESELI) Dear Friends: Our last meeting was held Sunday, April 25th, at the home of Brother and Sister Amos Adamek with 12 members and guests present. The meeting opened with Sister Adamek presiding. Minutes were read and approved.

Our new business included discussion on our annual barbecue.

This year our barbecue will again be at the home of Sister and

Brother Lad, Janes. This is on July 4th, noon meal. It was decided to have mutton and sausage and the sisters are asked to bring potato salad, pickles, pastries or anything else they desire.

Also in our new business it was voted on to hold our meetings at 2:30 p.m. (only during the months of daylight saving time) instead of 2 p.m. Our next meeting will be on the second Sunday in August, at 2:30 p.m., and this meeting will be at the home of Sister and Brother Dan Surovik.

The door prizes were won by Brothers Alvin Janes and Ed Vav- • ra.

We thank the Adamcik family for having the meeting and for their lovely hospitality.

Hope to see all of you on the 4th.

Fraternally, Hermina Vavra - SPJST LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON The members of Warrenton Lodge No. 179 held their regular monthly meeting on Friday, June 11, 1976 at 8 p.m. at the Warrenton Store. It should be noted that meeting time has been changed from the 2nd Sunday of the month, to the 2nd Friday of each month.

The meeting was called to order.

by President Harold Bergman. Old business was discussed and ap-. proved. A. Gene Hackemack was received as a transfer member from Lodge 88, Houston. He was also elected as reporter, replacing Doris Eckermann. A committee was appointed to work out the details for our First Anniversary Celebration. Lodge 179 was founded September 3, 1975.

The youth club reported that they would have a bake sale on Saturday, June 19 at the Warrenton Store, and they invited everyone to stop by for some delicious pastries.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, A. Gene Hackemack - SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: Thursday night, June 3rd we smashed the Red Bryan's team by pounding out a 14-3 win; the game being stopped after 5 innings due to the 10-run rule. We had a total

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 of 13 hits, 4 bases on balls, and a sacrifice fly in an outstanding offensive display of hitting by the team.

On the mound, Lionel Schulz was superb, allowing 6 hits, no walks, and striking out 2.

Hitters for our team were: Wiley Beesley with a home run, a double and a walk; Bill Leinberger with a triple and a single, Jeff Burton with a double and a single, Mark Winkler with 2 singles and 2 walks; Lawrence Honza with 2 singles, Harry Wilkerson with a triple, Lionel Schulz with a double, Don Jarma with a single, Don Lennox with a walk, and Dave Ellison with a sacrifice fly. It certainly gives a manager a good feeling to see his players pound the ball like they did.

This Thursday night win was followed with our first win in our Tuesday night league. June 8th we won over Hunt Oil in the Dallas City Major League, and what a victory! Lionel Schulz pitched a near perfect game, a no hitter, and had one out in the top of the 7th inning when he walked his first batter; the next batter hit into a fielder's choice and then he was picked off first base by a fine throw by our catcher Harry Wilkerson, thus eliminating the 21st batter that Schulz had faced. The team also played errorless ball afield and also many outstanding plays were made by several of the players.

The team and I have maintained we would win some games in this strong Tuesday night league and this was No. 1 and we hope to win more games before the season is concluded. It is an enjoyable challenge for the team to participate against the best possible competition here in Dallas. I felt all along that we had a very good team and they are proving this conviction by their play.

To win you have to have offense and in the second inning Wiley Beesley reached first base on a walk, Jeff Burton laid down a perfect bunt to advance him to second, and Bill Leinberger hit a single, advancing the runner to third; then Harry Wilkerson hit a single driving .in the go-ahead and winning run. In the fourth, inning, Dave Ellison, a single, Jeff Burton again advanced the runners to second with another perfect bunt

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and up next came Bill Leinberger a single. who drove in the run with a double On June 15th the team played which proved to be an insurance New Datsun and on June 17th we run and changed the complexion were scheduled to play Ford, Beaof the whole game, for our op- con and Davis. Then on June 22nd ponents. Also getting a single in we were to play Agee Oil, and don't the third inning was Mark Winkforget the Thursday night, June ler. This was all the offense we 24th game with Red Bryan's team needed to win the ole ball game. that I mentioned previously. I hope This was a most gratifying win for to have a complete report on these the team and will help a lot in the games in my next writeup. future ball games.

Also, our team is entered in the The weekend of June 18, 19, and Dallas OCCAA Tournament dur20, we were scheduled to play in ing the week of June 18, 19, and the Oak Cliff Church American 20. More information on this, later.

Tournament at Iffiest Park here in See you at the games — you all Dallas. I hope to have a report in come! my next letter.

Fraternally, We had another fine turnout at Ben Jarrna the game. Our thanks to the loyal Team. Manager — SPJST — fans present and after the game, the team enjoyed refreshments at LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Tony's.

Since there was no publication Dear Brothers and Sisters: With a lot of our people gone to the during the 22nd convention week I will list only the future date of Convention, there hasn't been too much our ball game for Thursday night, going on this week. The ceramic classes June 24 — Red Bryan's team, at have started on Thursday from 10 a.m.

7:15 p.m., Samuel Diamond No. 1. until 2 p.m. Be sure and bring the kids I will be attending the conven- to the painting sessions and if you have any spare rags lying around the house, tion as a delegate.

We would again like to thank be sure and bring them also. We need everyone who attended our Annual all the rags we can get a hold of. We had Softball Team Benefit Dance; we five spillers last week and went through a whole big grocery sack full of rags. appreciate your support.

On Thursday night, June 10, we But the kids have a lot of fun and they played Utter Ford and we won by feel that they have accomplished a score of 8 to 1 to remain unde- something. And don't forget that we feated in our Thursday night will have a showing at the end of the summer for the pieces that were painted league. in class.

Ralph Stauss pitched the first 4 To get caught up on the back log of innings, and was the winning dance requests, I might as well start pitcher. He allowed only 1 hit, 1 now. For the May 15 Hi-Toppers dance walk and had 2 strikeouts. Jim our two birthday people were Ed Lacina Scoggins, one of our aces from last and Bob Martinak. Roy and Peggy season, pitched the final three in- Cuthbert celebrated 43 years together nings allowing no hits, 4 walks and and Antoine and Pearl Kryscyinski had 5 strikeouts. Jim was in town celebrated 40. Lee and Jerry Doyle had and we hope he can help us fin- a 30th anniversary. Ernest and Elsie ish out the season as it is good to Schulze had a 27th, Kermit and Isabella have him available for some of our Tscheidel had a 32nd and Phil and remaining games. Both pitchers Rosemary Staskus had a 31st. Our looked very good on the mound. out-of-town visitors were Harry and We had another good perform- Frances Bender from Tuscon, Arizona. I ance from the team with their hope everyone had a good time and I bats as we had a total of 12 hits, wish them the best.

For the May 16 Big Three Dance we 1 base on balls and 2 sacrifice hits.

Hitters for the game were Dave just had two anniversary celebrants and Ellison with a home run, a double they were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haroldson and a single; Lawrence Honza (no years given) and Mr. and Mrs. Bill with 2 doubles and a single, Ralph Young (also no years given). Happy Stauss had a home run and a belated anniversary folks.

For the May 21 Gaylen Ackley and single, Don Jarma had a double and a sacrifice, Don Lennox a single, a the Good Times these folks had a sacrifice and a walk, Jeff Burton birthday: Mr. and Mrs. Rick Williams-1 with a double and Bill Leinberger, yr. and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Treeman (no

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years given) and our own A.J. Stayton celebrated a birthday. Our visitors were Dorothy Massey, SPJST State Youth Director from Temple, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Haldy visiting their son and family here in Houston. The Haldys are from San Antonio, Tx. Everyone come back soon and see us again real soon. I still have a few more dance requests that are backlogged but they will have to wait for other letters.

If any of you youth out there are qualified to compete in District Youth Achievement Day, you had better start getting your craft finished, or that dress finished or that project built because it is just around the corner. I will have more information about this later but in the meantime get busy and keep busy.

The Youth Club will hold its monthly meeting for July on Thursday July 1 at 7:30 p.m. due to the July 4th celebration also coming on their meeting day. Be sure and not to forget about the big July 4th Celebration that we are going to have. There will be many activities for the children as well as the adults.

Don't forget that the tickets for the July 10th Annual Hawaiian Dance went on sale Monday June 21 and tickets are $2.50 per person. The band will be the Swinging Strings. Be sure to get your reservations in early and be prepared to come dressed Hawaiian. Remember that reservations are taken Monday through Friday only at the Lodge office from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The number there is 869-5767.

Here's the lineup for the next two weeks: Thurs. June 24- Social night with supper served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26-Dance with Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, Thurs. July 1-Social Night and Youth Club Meeting, Friday July 2-Entertainment Committee meeting Saturday, July 3- Dance with Ray Jurecka and his group providing the music and then Sunday July 4- the great big celebration at Lodge 88. Be sure and join us. Everyone take care this week as always and I hope everyone made it back safely from the convention and that they had a good time.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn 2nd Vice-President

The membership welcomed our new member, Nell Davis and our guests, Dear Members: Frances (Wruble) Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. On Sunday, June 8 many of our A.W. Mueller, Anna Synek, and Bena members enjoyed a fruitful business Krolczyk Walker of Dallas. meeting, a social interval and a hearty As is natural with the summertime supper prepared by Sister Gladys Reed, meetings, not much business was Brother Rudy and Sister Justine conducted and we moved to the Happy Chaloupka and two of our newest Birthday portion of the meeting, members, Brother Brady and Sister saluting Rose Strnad, Eleanor Svacek Helen Willis. and Bessie Prohaska. Along with our A special welcome to Brady and regular door prize was an extra gift Helen, and thanks to all the supper donated by Anna Langer, a generous committee. bag of fresh home-grown green beans.

We enjoyed the company of an The meeting closed with Grace for out-of-state member Carol Everritt of meals and a short gabfest while in line Florida, visiting her folks, Carl, for a nice lunch of sandwiches and Christine and Shirley Zich. pastry served by Ima Lamance, Anna Our Youth Leader Robert Johnnie Juran, Agnes Merlick, Elizabeth was absent because his company sent Gregory and Mrs. Agnes Wruble. him on a three-week seminar in A game session followed and I'm sure Connecticut.

I'm correct in saying "A good time was We learned that Jody Kratky, son of had by all!"

Berni and Margaret Kratky is being sent to Korea by the US Army.

The assembly signed a card to send to Fraternally, Bob Easly who can no longer attend our Helen Paprskar meetings. We miss both Bob and - SPJST Sunshine.

There Fare many others who are confined to their homes and President LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Carl Zich stressed that we should remember all of them with a card, mail, Dear Members, or a telephone call. There are Sisters Due to Father's Day being on our Vlasta Dolkos in Meadowbrook Nursing regular meeting date, the June meeting and social of Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home; Mary Juran, Four Seasons; Stella Waco, Autumn Leaves and Home, will be held June 27th at others--Lenora Murphy, Blanche KrupSlovacek's Ballroom, beginning at 1:30 ka, Agnes Silhavy, Paul Foyt, Helen p.m. A social will follow the meeting.

Everyone is asked to bring something Zich, Anna Davis and Mrs. Tomastik.

I'm sure there are some I failed to note. for lunch, as usual, and drinks will be Take a moment to let them know we furnished.

Members and guests are asked to care. The remainder of the business attend. meeting was spent approving one new member and discussing by-laws that Fraternally, will be debated at the Waco Elaine Berkovsky Convention.

There will be a lodge dance July 17 - SPJST with music by Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires. Plan to attend and enjoy LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE the evening.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar - SPJST — Ladies' Circle SPJST No. 92 Ft. Worth

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW

Dear Members: Please be advised that the meeting at Lodge 178 Longview-Kilgore will be held June 27th instead of June 20th; it will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, on Olive Street, Longview, beginning at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Hugo Kocian President

Dear Friends, And members who were absent June 10. Many of our regular participants were missing and among the fortunate vacation goers. Art and Tillie Gillis were reported fishing on the coast and Mary, Hermina and Phyllis Cihacek were motoring to several places. Also absent but not on hiatus was Mary Saldana as she was with her husband who was hospitalized.

Members and Friends: Our regular monthly meeting was held on June 6th at 4:30 p.m. Pres.

Bayer called the meeting to order.

Officers roll call was called by Pres.

Bayer. All officers were present except Michael Baumann, treasurer. Minutes of our last meeting were read by Sec. Pauline Pavliska. Treasurer's report was read by Christine Baumann. Both were approved as read.

Pres. Bayer stated that door prizes are for members only who attend the meeting. We had quite a few youth club members present at our adult meeting.

Youth Club members are always

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 welcome.

Youth Club Leader, Polly Bayer reported that the youth club went on a swimming outing. Youth Club is going to Camp Idlewide at Comfort, Texas on Aug. 1st-5th. They are also planning to go to Astro World or Six Flags on Aug. 10th. On June 19th youth is going to have a record hop for members only.

June 26 the record hop will be open to the public.

We have planned another work day on the hall, June 27 starting at 8:00 a.m.

Ladies will bring a covered dish for dinner. Let's have a good turn out.

Door prize of $3.00 was won by Alvin Hrna. We also elected a flag bearer.

Jeff Pavliska was elected by acclamation by Polly Bayer and second by Wm. Pavliska. Meeting was adjourned by Pres. Bayer.

Our next meeting will be on July 11, 1976 at 4:30 p.m. with games and party to follow.

Fraternally, Laura Lea Pavliska Reporter

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Dr. Paul Webber of Alvin Community College receives the $100 check from RVOS presented by W. E. Souchek, Czech instructor. Registering approval are, Alice Souchek, on the left, and Olga 'Weasels, class club president. to keep-up this regeneration of interest in the study of Czech.

Sincerely, W. E. Souchek Czech Instructor

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ONDRASEK-SUROVIK REUNION

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The Ondrasek-Surovik reunion will be held on Sunday, August 15th at the SPJST Snook Hall in Snook. Everyone is asked to bring a basket lunch. Anyone related is urged to attend.

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FEATURES

BRO. CYRIL POKLADNIK Chairman, XXIInd SPJST Convention

Lillia Mae Peter, treasurer-secretary of SJCC Czech class is presenting the RVOS $100 stipend to Dr. Spencer of SJCC, Pasadena, Texas.

FUNDS ALLOCATED TO TWO COMMUNITY COLLEGES The Czech classes at Alvin Community College, Alvin, Texas, and San Jacinto Community College, Pasadena, Texas, have been fortunate indeed to receive additional grants. The colleges were selected

by The Farmers Mutual Protective Association as recipients of $100 each. The awards are to be used as scholarships or to assist in the development of Czech courses. Such stipends accentuate the fact that there are many who desire to perpetuate the study of Czech in Texas. Both college classes appreciate the generous help from SPJST and RVOS. We wish to reflect our joy and appreciation throughout all organizations who are attempting

MARSHA ANN ELZNER Marsha Ann Elzner graduated June 10th from Brackenridge Hospital School of nursing in Austin, as a graduate nurse. She has accepted employment at the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. She started to work June 21st.

Marsha is the daughter of Jerry and Milly Elzner of Corpus Christi. She, her parents, and her four brothers are members of Lodge 79,

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She was also the youth club leader her youth leader tenure was teaching the youth the Reseda and in 1972. One of the high lights of having them perform at many functions.

Marsha's hobbies are gardening, sewing and cooking.

Marsha is a 1972 graduate of Richard King High School, in Corpus Christi.

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BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings 1976 FALL MEETINGS The District I fall meeting will be held November 7, 1976 at Lodge No. 39, Bryan, beginning at 2 p.m.

Refreshments available. * * The District II fall meeting will be held August 8th, 1976, with Lodge No. 74, Lovelady, being the host lodge. * * District V fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 3, 1976. * * District VI fall meeting will be held on Sunday, October 3rd, 1978 at the Talton Community Center, with Lodge No. 30 as host. * * 1977 SPRING MEETINGS The District IV spring meeting will be held the last Sunday in April, 1977.

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LODGE NO 9, SNOOK Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Monthly meeting held at the SPJST building the third Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m.

Youth club meets at 3 p.m.

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

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

- SPJST LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Regular lodge meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 .m.; social following.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Monthly lodge meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 8 p.m.

- SPJST LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Reg. monthly meeting, Sunday, June 6, 2 p.m. Social after meeting honoring mothers and fathers.

Members are requested to bring pastry or other snacks. Liquid refreshments will be furnished.

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Monthly meetings are now every second Sunday, at 2 cl by unless otherwise e membership.

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

- SPJST LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Regular meeting the first Sunday DI each month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every Friday at '7:30 p.m.: Social and games; refreshments, later.

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

Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

LODGE NO. 81 NEEDVILLE Monthly meetings every 2nd Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at the new SPJST Lodge Building. The building is available for private lease, (parties, reunions, etc.), call 7936288 or 793-8284.

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

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

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LODGE NO. 118, KINGSVnLE Lodge meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month, in the afternoon, at the homes of members, followed with games, refreshments and a light lunch. sPJ3T

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 3 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 141, MIXVILLE Regular monthly meetings are held the 1st Friday of each month, at 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings held the first Friday of each month, at 8 p.m.

The new lodge building is now open and available of any weddings, showers or parties. Call 8820079 or 861-6822 for information and reservations.

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

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

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

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Regular meetings, third Sunday of the month at Elderville Community Center at 2 p.m.

Family game nights every Fri at 7 p.m., Knights-day ndSunday, of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview.

- $PJIT — LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Friday of each month, 8 p.m., at the Warrenton Grocery Store.

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

- SP.! ST — S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. 11 P.O. Box 347 Reedville, Texas 77481 SPJST -

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar August 29, 1976 — State YAD, Temple High School September 25, 1976 — State Royalty at Lodge 177, Academy DISTRICT I Camp — July 23-26 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT H YAD -- July 11 — Academy, Lodge No. 177 Camp — July 28-31 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT III YAD — June 27 — Lodge 135Sokol Ennis Royalty — July 31 — Innis, Lodge No, 25 Camp — July 19-22 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT IV YAD — August 8 — Seymour Camp — July 6-9 — Palo Duro

17 Canyon YAD — August 1 Lodge 88 Camp — August — Definite date and location later DISTRICT VI YAD — July 18 Camp — June 28 July 1 — Bastrop DISTRICT VII YAD — July 25 — Floresville SPJST Hall.

Camp — August 1 through 4 or 5 at Camp Idlewild — Comfort.

District Field Trip — August 10'.

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DISTRICT II IMPORTANT INFORMATION First of all, let me stress the importance of the YAD entry blanks which were due June 22nd.

This• includes all craft entries, a separate entry for each craft item and each youth may enter four categories, talent entries, your local lodge does not have to have a local elimination contest for talent, your lodge may enter two or three youth in the same age category, but each youth may enter only one, individual talent and one group talent.

The king and queen contest must also send in their entry blanks for a queen, king, duke and duchess.

In this royalty contest only oneking or queen per lodge permitted.

The YAD will be held at Lodge 177, Academy on July 11th.

The deadline for camp entry blanks is July 8th and we finally received verification that our camp will be held July 28, 29, 30, and 31, so be sure to check these dates on your calendar. Camp will be held at Camp Val Verde as it has in the past several years.

The fall district II meeting will be held at Lodge 74 at Lovelady on August 8th. Let's try to show our East Texas lodge we can make the trip to their lodge at least once in a while. Let's all plan to attend this meeting.

Congratulations and best wishes to our Miss SPJST contestant,

Mary Cavanaugh and we hope that about the time you read this letter that Mary will be the state winner in the Miss SPJST contest.

I will close this letter for this time and I hope to see many entry blanks in all categories and have every category filled to represent District II when we go to the state contests. Best wishes to all!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC - SPJST FROM FROM THE DISTRICT IV YOUTH COUNSELOR Time is slipping by so fast and it will be time for the District IV camp at Palo Duro Canyon July 6 through 9th. This is a state park and I should have received all the campers' applications by the 21st of June. I am allowing a few days because I am late about writing to the Vestnik. Remember, this is very important because we will have to have our tickets reserved for the Texan Performance, which we plan to see July 7th. We will not be able to buy tickets because they have to be reserved. Be sure and get your application so I will know' how many seats to get. We have to pay for them, but they will refund our money if we return the tickets by 6 p.m. on July 7th. After I receive the application and know how many are going, I plan to make a trip to Canyon and I will let all campers know the final details. If you don't have time to write, phone me at 817-888-3309.

Don't forget about YAD August 8th at Seymour, the same place as last year. You will be hearing more later. If you have any questions about camp or YAD, let me hear from you.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler District IV Ye - SPJST — FROM THE DISTRICT V YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Youth Leaders and Assistants: I would like to thank everyone who attended our recent District V Youth Leaders' Seminar.

A special thanks to Mrs. Dorothy Massey for helping me with this seminar and our thanks to Dr. John Wise for his outstanding speech on child development, and Dan Berry, my assistant, for helping me get ready for the meeting and his display of crafts.

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poorly attended. I know that being youth leaders and assistants is a very time-consuming job and takes many hours away from your home; however, there are only one or two of these meetings a year and those of you who don't attend stand a good chance of being in the dark on the up-to-date rules and what is expected of you through the year. I had 38 confirmed reservations and less than half of you attended or contacted me of a change on your confirmation, that cost your district money that could have been spent for other things.

This was also the day you were to get any necessary forms or 'Rule Books you might need. I, as you, have a very busy schedule and it is not always possible for me to get to your lodge as fast as you might need this material, so please make plans, in the future, to have someone represent you if you cannot attend one of these meetings.

There will be a YAD and camp meeting in the near future; the date and place of meeting will be announced in a letter to each youth leader. With sincere respect for your youth and youth club, I hope you will be able to attend this meeting.

YAD will be Sunday, August 1st, at Lodge 88 in Houston, and camp will be August 6 through 9, at a camp at Cypress, Tx.. Please have your eligibility list for YAD and camp in to me no later than July 1, 1976. This should be filled out on Form No. 36, (Camp Qualification).

My thanks to each of you for the hard work you are doing with your youth clubs.

Fraternally, Richard S. Wahlberg Dist. V YC SPJST ---

DISTRICT VI CAMP AT BASTROP JUNE 28th — JULY 1st ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS! Please make your own name tag before you come to camp, after you get to camp wear the name tag.

There will be a tag contest sometimes during' the camp days.

I hope everybody is ready to go to Bastrop State Park again this year. If you have any songs, dances, games, or records, please bring them along.

Below is a list of things each camper should bring to camp:

Wednesday, June 23, 1876 Two sheets, blanket (if needed), pillow, towels, tooth paste, tooth brush, wash cloth, soap, flashlight, shorts or slacks, sturdy shoes, swim suit, first-aid kit, and money if you desire.

We will arrive at Camp Bastrop on Monday, June 28th after 2 p.m.; a schedule will be posted on the camp ground.

If you need to know about transportation, please contact Mrs. Alton Kra.uskopf, Route 3, Box 68, El Campo, Tx 77437 or phone her at 543-4001 and she will be glad to help you.

Please check your rule book before going to camp. See you at camp with a happy face.

Have a good day.

Fraternally, Elsie Brdecka, DYC SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Hello. Here I am, Ruth Duncan, poolside on Splash day, at Lodge 88's beautiful swimming pool. Excitement is everywhere as our annual Splash Day and Beauty Contest is about to begin. Hundreds of people are milling around our beautiful grounds and Paul Magness and his band are playing from our new and very attractive gazebo.

It is truly something lovely to see.

Well, it all started, on time and what a first class beauty contest we had. Our judges, Charles Salat, J. J. Kolenovski, Nancy and Harry Schuhmann from Lodge 176, and Arron Fine sure had their hands full and a tough job judging the 33 beautiful girls and boys entered.

Thanks to all of them for a job well done. Thanks also to my great helpers: Clara and John %Broz, Margaret and Bob Allbritton, Wanda Kennedy, Bernice Wahlberg, Janett and Henry Sanitz, and all my junior and teen youth clubbers who helped. I never could have done it alone. I am very grateful.

The winners are: Tiny Miss SPJST Lodge No. 88 -- Charlotte Cegielski Tiny Mr. SPJST Lodge 88 — Danny Bartulla Junior Miss SPJST Lodge 88 — Roche11 Kennedy Junior Mr. SPJST Lodge 88 — Vincent Hegwood Miss Teen SPJST Lodge 88 —

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Fraternally, Ruth Duncan (6-13-76) Youth Leader SPJST

ODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Friends, The Youth Club of Lodge 13 held their last meeting May 16 at 3 p.m. There were 21 members, 4 visitors and 5 adults present.

We had the honor of having Mrs. Vavra, District I Youth Counselor present at our meeting. She talked to the members about YAD and camp. We enjoyed her visit very much.

The youth club had election of officers at this meeting. Rusty Bay was elected president; Theresa Zgabay, vice-president; Patty Tydlacka-secretary; Kim Brinkman-treasurer; Ricky Nibbler-sergeant-at-arms; Pam Spitzenberger-flag bearer; Heyti Hosea-reporter.

I want to congratulate each of the new officers and also the old officers for the wonderful job they did in the past year.

I want the youth members to know that our next meeting was changed to Saturday, June 14th at 3 p.m. This change was due to YAD falling on our regular meeting time.

The only way a club of any kind can be successful is to have good attendance of the members at the meetings. If you do not make the meetings then we will hesitate to ask you to join on our fun outings such as going to Six Flags.

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Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was held Thursday, June 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Outgoing president, Deidra Kocurek, opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and then installed the new officers and chairmen elected at our last meeting.

They are as follows: President — Catherine Januszewski Vice President — Lottie Jaster Secretary — Albert Martin Treasurer — Theresa Martin Sergeant-at-Arms — Mark Januszewski

Reporter — Kellen Kocurek Historian — Vickie ,Taster Committees: Social — Cynthia Hrachovy, Deidra Kocurek, Amy Kocurek Refreshment — Cindy Januszewski, Shannon Raska Sunshine — Lisa Canglose Membership — Kay Neuendorft, David Januszewski Photography — Ginger Bednar, Chris Kocurek After the installations, Catherine Januszewski led us in discussion of our Tennis Tournament, which was very good; and about the booth we set up at the Brenham Mayfest.

The meeting was then closed. We had hamburgers and drinks later.

Then we had a game of softball.

This was all held at the Januszewskis' home. Thanks, Mrs. Januszewski!

Our youth club sent off around 75 cards for District YAD for talent and craft. We will be represented by a queen and king this year.

They are Deidra Kocurek and Tony McNicole. We will be well represented!

Fraternally, Kellen Kocurek (11) (6-13-76) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The youth club meeting was held at Linden Hall at 1:30 on June 6th.

The visitors were Dale Snapka and Darrelene Roberson.

There will be a swimming party for Lodge 66 at the West Pla.ydium at 4 p.m. on June 18th.

The new officers for the 1976-71 year are: President — Pattie Stanislav Vice President Tena Urbanek Secretary — Cindy Kofnovec Assistant Secretary — Laura Leuschner Treasurer — Steven Stanislav Junior Reporter — Karen Shelton and Vikki Nors Teen Reporter — Carla Leuschner Everyone should be busy and excited about YAD. This is a big event in the youth club.

The camp forms were given out and are to be sent to the District III youth counselor.

See everyone soon and best of luck to everyone at YAD. Fraternally, Tena Urbanek (14)

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Dear Members: The youth club meeting was held on June 6th at Lodge 66, Waco, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Pattie Stanislav and the pledge was led

by Pattie Stanislay.

The visitors for this month were Darrelene Roberson and Dale Snapka.

The old business for this month was the swim meet that was supposed to be this month or the next and was postponed until sometime in August for the party - at Mazanec's farm. Another swimming party was planned for July 18th, at 4 p.m. at the Playdium in West.

This month, we also elected officers and they are: President, Pattie Stanislav; Vice President, Tena Urbanek; Secretary, Cindy Kofnovec; Assistant Secretary, Laura Leuschner; Treasurer, Stephen Stanislav; Reporters, Junior — Karen Shelton and Vikki Nors, and Teen — Carla Leuschner.

Mrs. Parma gave us our camp forms and told us who was eligible to go to camp and who was not eligible.

Cindy Kofnovec brought the cake for this month. Pattie Stanislav then adjourned the meeting. See you soon!

Fraternally, Cindy Kofnovec (6-9-76) Our Sokol members performed a unique Pyramid number at the Wed- SPJST nesday night program at our XXIInd Convention. Congratulations.

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD We went to the rest home on camp and the forms that were Dear Readers, The youth club held its meeting June 9th. The door prize was won handed out.

New business concerned election on Sunday, June 6th. The new by Delores Dobecka. The Father's Day drawing was won by Wilfred of officers and YAD. The new ofofficers took their places. David ficers are as follows: President, Dobecka called the meeting to or- Reiger, Sr. The camp papers are to be filled Carl Hlavinka; Vice President, der.

Bobby Hykel called the roll and out as soon as possible. YAD will be Chris Holmes; Secretary, Phyllis held June 27th. We are also sell- Spacek; r Treasurer, Anthony Sparead the minutes of the last meeting more lamps. cek; Assistant Treasurer, Sheryl ing. Treasurer Joyce Wachsmann Fraternally, Marek; and Reporter, Mona gave her report.

Theresa Dobecka Holmes.

Thank-you cards were read from (6-9-76) Reporter Elected committees consist of Aubrey and Rose Uptmor and the SPJST Connie Marek — refreshments; Edward Marek families.

Melissa Brandt — recreation Birthdays for June are Cathy LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD chairman; Sandra Spacek -- hisBrem, Mary Atkins and Theresa Dear Readers, Mynar.

The Hungerford SPJST Youth torian; Clay Hlavenka sgt.-atIn the Father's Day Hat ConClub held their meeting at Mrs. arms; and Mrs. Spacek—photogratest, Shirley Dobecka won the Robert Holmes' residence, recently. pher. prize for the prettiest; Terry Hykel There were no birthdays for the Chris Homes called the meeting to had the oddest, and Lanette Hykel order. Sandra Spacek led us in the month. the ugliest.

The meeting was adjourned song and pledge. The roll was called In the Card Contest Theresa and the minutes were read. Then and we all had refreshments.

Dobecka won 1st place; Darrell dues were collected.

Mona Holmes Uptmor, 2nd; Sheryl Brem, 3rd.

Reporter Under old business we discussed (6-9-76)

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21 We also decided to change our monthly meetings to the first Saturday of each month, In the mornings at 9 a.m., instead of 2 p.m. Please mark this on your calendars.

Fraternally, Jan Schoenemann (6-9-78) - SPJST •

Our State Youth Director Dorothy Massey (right) looks on as our fourth Miss SPJST crowns our fifth Miss SPJST. LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, May 30th the teen club of Lodge 84, Dallas, had their monthly meeting.

The meeting was called to order tly club president, Randy Petr.

Mary Stock led us in the pledge of allegiance. The secretary's minutes were read and approved.

Under old business we discussed our volleyball practices.

For new business we talked about the Princess Ball. We decided to send invitations to our past kings and queens. We also talked about our trip to the coast. This trip, would exclude our annual dude ranch trip. A list was made of the people who would be going. Mrs. Petr said each person would have to sell $20 in tickets to be eligible to go. A check for $10 was also sent to the Taylor Rest Home for Mrs. Bessie Petr's mother.

We then repaid the people who had gone to the softball benefit dance.

Comments: Cindy Horak is 1st runner-up in the Miss SPJST contest. A Beseda, group is going to dance at the State Convention.

Thanks from Bessie Petr for the gift at the anniversary program and the money sent to the rest home in memory of her mother. A reminder was given about YAD.

We then held election of officers for the coming year. They are: President, Randy Petr; Vice President, Jerry Manak; Secretary, Camille Mandak; Treasurer, Chris Mandak; and Sergeant-at-Arms, Larry Sadecky.

Calling Committee: Jerry Manak and Jackie Becan.

Entertainment: Debbie Becan.

After election of officers and committees, the meeting was adjourned.

We then had refreshments and a rehearsal was held for the Beseda group performing at the State Convention.

Fraternally, Camille Mandak Teen Secretary (6-3-76) SPJST

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, Our June monthly meeting was fairly well attended. We had two new members. Welcome, Donald and Mark Jakubik, we are glad to have you!

Our craft winners were: Seniors — 1st place, dried flowers plaque, Becky Engleman; 2nd place, ecology jars, Jan Schoenemann. Juniors — 1st place, dried flowers plaque, Sherri Engleman; 2nd, ecology jar, Lorie Kovar.

We held our YAD practices on June 19th.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, Our SPJST youth club, held its regular meeting Sunday, May 16, at 3 p.m. At this meeting new, officers were elected for the 1976-7? year. They are: President — Rusty Bay Vice President — Theresa Zgabay Treasurer — Kim Brinkman Secretary — Patty Tydlacka Reporter — Hiytti Hosea Sgt.-at-Arms — Ricky Hibbler Flag Bearer — Pam Spitzenburger We were all pleased to have our district youth leader, Mrs. Vavra from Bryan present, she told us about camp and YAD. Mrs. Spacek also talked about YAD, camp, the rules and regulations, and it all sounded very exciting and like lots of fun. Everyone had a nice time at the Birch Creek Park outing on May 30th. Our most recent meeting was June 19th, and on June 20th we were to go to Elgin to the YAD. Then on June 22 our youth club is going to Six Flags and, of course, we are all excited about that, too!

Fraternally, Hiytti Hosea (11) (6-15-76) Reporter - SPJST -

LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Members, Lodge No. 169, Brenham, held its monthly meeting June 3rd at Mrs. Mary Januszewski's home. We thank her for having the meeting there.

The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance followed by the installation of officers. The new president, Catherine Januszewski, gave a report on the tennis tournament that was held May 15th.

We then talked about YAD and camp.

Mrs. Kocurek, our youth leader, gave us a talk on papier mache.

The meeting was then adjourned.

After the meeting we honored our June birthday members by

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After everyone ate we played softball. The teams were a little uneven, but I'm sure everyone had a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Deidra, Kocurek (6-13-76) - SPJST LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The SPJST Taiton Youth Club met on Thursday, May 27 in the Taiton Community Center. Vice President Clare Dorotik 'called the meeting to order. Donna Blaha led the pledge and Lisa Bla,ha said the prayer.

Thank-you cards from Mrs. Jeyome Dorotik, Mrs. Pete Merta, and the family of Cyril F. Mazoch were ,read.

Camp applications were handed in and YAD talent and craft cards were handed out.

We then had election of officers for the coming year 1976-77. The new officers are: President Diane Dluhos, Vice President Clare Dorotik, Secretary Sherri Krpec, Treasurer Roxanne Yockey, Assistant Treasurer Karen Kahanek and Reporter Jerome Dorotik, Jr. We had a Mother's Day program.

Brenda Kresta and Clare Dorotik read poems. We sang our SPJST `song, and had refreshments of cake, cupcakes and punch.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (6-5-76) Vice President SPJST -

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Vestnik Readers, Sunday, June 6, Lodge 130 held its monthly meeting. We had correspondence from Mrs. Martin Kerlin thanking us for making her mother happy at the rest home in Taylor by sending the Mother's Day corsages. Mrs. Frances Schwenker and the S.P.I.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 residents also wrote expressing their appreciation. We were so happy to hear that it brings joy to these wonderful folks!

Once again, our District III Volleyball Tournament has been postponed, but I will keep you posted about a later date. Just remember, the goal of the tournament is to bring the different lodges closer together, but it is sometimes difficult to coordinate schedules.

Concerning new business, July 14th will be our annual trip out to Six Flags. So put this date on your calendar and plan to attend.

Guests are welcome, and active members and chaperones will have their tickets paid in full by the youth club.

I would also like to remind you that YAD is at Lodge 135, Ennis, June 27th. Equally important is the Royalty competition which will be held July 31st, at Lodge 25, Ennis.

I hope that you will all plan to attend these special events.

Sunday we also installed our new officers. They are: President Robin Sparks, Vice President and Historian Kim Durbin, Secretary Rita Kamas, Treasurer Becky Skrabanek, Teen Reporter Jennifer May, Junior Reporter Jeff Mikulec, and Sergeant-at-Arms B r i a n Launius.

I would like to add special blessings to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Vrla as they begin many happy years. of marriage and special wishes to Robin Sparks for a speedy recovery after her operation. Also, many thanks to Annie Oates for her hard work in our lodge, as she has turned 18 and is leaving our youth club.

Fraternally yours, Jennifer May (16) Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was called to order by President Marlene Krajca. The pledge of allegiance was said by Karen Honza. Judy Dlabaj gave the secretary's report Then Peggy Martinek read the treasurer's report. After this we discussed the old and new business. Then we discussed when we Were going to Six Flags and the matter was settled. We also chose new officers who are: President — Dennis Martinek Vice President — Jo Arm Martinek Secretary — Laurie Krajca Treasurer — Peggy Martinek Reporter — Allis Krajca After the meeting we had refreshments.

Fraternally, Nancy Martinek (6-13-76)

KATHERINE MORRIS . Queen of Lodge 47 and MARILE ALLEN, Duchess Katherine Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick A. Morris of Seaton, has been selected' to represent SPJST Lodge No. 47 Youth Club as queen at the District II YAD. Katherine is 16 years old and is a junior in Rogers High School.

She is a member of the PHA and National Honor Society. She was elected class favorite for the 197576 school year.

Katherine has been a member of the SPJST since birth and is a member of Lodge 66, Waco, and Lodge 47, Seaton, since age 6. At Lodge 47, she has held the offices of secretary, treasurer, sergeantat-arms, and is the current president of the youth club. Her hobbies and interests include sewing, gardening, cooking, dancing, and sports.

Marile Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy E. Allen of Academy will represent Lodge 47 as duchess.

- SPJST LODGE NO, 47, SEATON Dear Members and Friends: We held our regular monthly meeting June 7th, at 8 p.m. Before the meeting we honored these graduates: Debi Baca, Gary Pavlica, Karen Kohutek, Barbara Mihatsch and Nicholas Morris.

Donna Kohutek called the meeting to order. She then asked

Wednesday, June 9, 1976

VINCENT. SCHILLER, Duke, and JERRY MAY, King of Lodge 47 Youth Club.

Jerry Daniel May, Jr., son of M. and Mrs. E. J. Kurecka of Rogers, SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Youth Club as king at District II YAD. Jerry is 15 and is a freshman at Rogers High School. He is interested in social studies, athletics, and auto racing.

Jerry has been a youth club member at Lodge 177, Academy and Lodge 47, Seaton, for three years and is presently serving as vice president and District II flag bearer. His ambition is to be a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army.

Vincent Schiller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William "Bill" Schiller of Heidenheimer will represent Lodge 47 as duke.

Marile Allen to lead us in the pledge of allegiance and club motto.

The new officers were installed

by DYC Frank Klinkovsky. After installation, Katherine Morris presided and new Secretary Ellen Lucko then called the roll. There Were 41 members present and 7 guests, Mr. Frank Klinkovsky, Debi Baca, Gary Thomas, Michael Morris, Michael Hutka, Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mr. Jerry Mikulas.

Mr. Mikulas told us about the sale of tickets for the Bicentennial Festival Sunday, July 25th.

Mrs. Allen then gave her report and afterward we elected chairmen

23 for various committees, as follows: tween 8:30 and 9 a.m. Members Social — Steven Sodek and their guests are expected to Publicity — Lisa Mesecke meet there. We sang "Happy BirthRefreshments — Donna Kohutek day" to Dennis Martinek and Jo Sunshine — Marne Allen Ann Martinek and recognized our Membership — Rex May guests, Victor TroJacek and Ledia Historian — Beth Vanicek Trojacek. Our new youth leader is Birthdays in the month of June Linda. Trojacek with assistant are: Jodie Zavodny and Peggy Frances McBride. Then we elected Mesecke. Happy birthdays to both our new officers for 1976-77. They of you! are as follows: Mrs. Allen then showed us the President — Dennis Martinek Vice President — Jo - Ann Martiitems she had purchased for the youth club to entertain us. nek Door prize winners were Jerrie Secretary — Laure Krajca' Ann Skrabanek, teen; Shama PatTreasurer — Peggy Martinek terson, junior.

Sergeant-at-Arms — James MarThe meeting was then adjourned. tinek Reporter — Allis Krajca Our next meeting will be held July 12th, at 7:30 p.m.; another We gave our retiring Youth Leadnight meeting. Make plans to at- er Barbara Slovak a farewell gift tend this meeting. and we also gave a gift to Asst. YL Fraternally, Frances McBride. The door prize Joyce Peehal (15) of a dollar was won by Jeanne Martinek. Then the meeting was (6-10-76) Reporter - SPJST -adjourned and refreshments were served. OUr next meeting will be on LODGE NO. 66, WACO July 14th, at 8 p.m. Hope to see Dear Readers, Our last monthly meeting was you there.

Fraternally, held on Sunday, June 6th.

Laure Krajca We had two visitors to attend the SPJST meeting. They were Darrelen Roberson and Dale Snapka.

LODGE NO. 66, WACO We had our election of youth club officers for the new year. Dear Brothers and Sisters, They are: President, Patti StaniWe elected officers at Lodge 66 and slav; Vice President Tena Urbanek; here are the results: Secretary, Cindy Kofnovec; AssistPresident-Patty Stanislav ant Secretary, Laura Leuschner; Vice-President-Tina Urbanek Treasurer, Steven Stanislav; Teen Secretary-Cindy Kofnovec Reporter, Carla Leuschner; Junior Treasurer-Steven Stanislav Reporters, Vikki Nors and Karen Teen Reporter-Karla Leuschner Junior Reporters-Karen Shelton and Shelton.

Vikki Nors.

Mrs. Parma told the youth that points can be earned by taking Fraternally, any type clothing to Goodwill, Vikki Nors St. Vincent de Paul, or The SalJr. Reporter vation Army.

6/11/76 We also decided to have a swimSPJST ming party at the West Playdium Pool planned for .Tune 18th, at 4 LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD p.m.

Everyone remember to keep col- Dear Readers, lecting aluminum cans for our With summer here we have been youth club. doing several things and planning Steven Stanislav several things for the future. Also with (6-10-76) YAD coming everyone has started - SPJST — working on what they are going to LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS enter.

At our Friday night socials we work Dear Vestnik Readers, On June 9th, at 8 p.m. the SPJST on crafts and practice the things that we Lodge 25 Youth Club held its mon- need to do. We also have started getting' thly meeting. In the meeting we ready for our picnic which will be in the set another date to go to Six Flags near future.

Our king, which is David Dobecka which was Sunday, June 13th. We will meet at the lodge building be- and queen, which is Joyce Wachsmann,

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have also started working on their speeches for Royalty which will end in July.

Each and every member needs to start coming to the Friday night socials so we can have a better practice session.

Until then; Fraternally, Joyce Wachsmann Treasurer 6/14/76 SPJST —

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members, The youth club meeting was called to order by Patty Stanislav on June 6 at 1:30 p.m. The pledge was said and roll was called.

The visitors were: Dale Snapka and Darrelene Roberson.

A swimming party was planned at the West Pladium on June 18 at 4 p.m.

Elections were held and the new officers are: President-Pattie Stanislav, Vice-President-Tena Urbanek, Secretary-Cindy Kofnovec, Assistant Secretary-Laura Leuschner, Treasurer-Steven Stanislav, Junior Reporters-Karen Shelton and Vicki Nors, and Senior Reporter-Carla Leuschner.

The camp forms were passed out.

They must be sent to the District III youth counselor by June 27th.

Fraternally, Karen Shelton (11) Junior Reporter 6/13/76 SPJST --

NO. 66, WACO Hey! Let's go camping at Camp Val Verde on July 19-22. Hurry up June 19. I can't wait to go to camp.

LODGE

Fraternally, Jeff Nors 6/11/76

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NEWSBRIEFS Marie Bakluda, 95, died 8:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9 in West Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, June 11 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption with Rev. George Doskocil officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, West.

Sister Bakluda was a member of Lodge 6, Cottonwood and her SPJST certificate would have been endowed on August 15th, 1976. (Her picture appeared in the June 9, 1976 Convention issue-Editor.)

Prasifka Reunion The Prasifka reunion will be held June 27 at WFLA Hall, 9135 South Central EXpressway, Dallas. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with lunch planned for 12:30 p.m. A $5 fee is asked of each family to cover cost of meat and vegetables.

In addition, each family is asked to bring a salad and dessert. Gifts will be presented to the oldest and youngest of the descendents of Petroneila Prasifka, which includes members of the Kucera, Jecmenek, Haidek, Novosad, and Peters families.

• • Holacka Family Reunion The 12th Holacka Family Reunion will be held Sunday, July 11, 1976 at the Cottonwood SPJST Hall, near West. Each family is to bring a basket lunch. The reunion will begin at 2 p.m. with supper at 5 p.m. Donations of a homemade or store-bought item for a game prize will be appreciated. Please make arrangements to attend.

—The Committee * * Shenkir-Dusek-Schiller Reunion The 1976 Shenkir-Dusek-Schiller reunion will be held Sunday, June 27th at the SPJST hall at Elgin (on Hwy. 95), beginning at 10 a.m.

Lunches will be served ($2.75 for adult and $1.75 for child under 10 years of age). Each family is asked to bring a dessert.

—Ervin Becker

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Junek Reunion The annual Junek, family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 11th, 1976 at the Snook SPJST hall. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch. Eating utensils, tea and coffee will be available at the hall.

—Henry 13ravenec * * Janik Reunion The 24th annual Janik reunion will be held July 11 at Stefanik Lodge No. 142, 5508 Nolda, Houston, beginning at 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish as before. Let's make this the biggest and best Janik reunion ever.

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schulte 862-7'738 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Weikel 493-2963

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Kamas Reunion The Kamas 20th reunion was held at Nelsonville SPJST Hall Q11.

May 30th, with 110 relatives and friends present.

Refreshments catered by Herberts of Bleiblerville was enjoyed by all.

The next Kamas reunion will be held in May, 1978.

—Mrs. Margaret Kamas Pallock * * Shimek Reunion The seventh annual Shimek reunion will be held Sunday, June 27th at KC Hall in Behulenburg, with mass at St. Rose of Lima at 7 a.m. Registration at the hall beginning at 10:30; lunch served at noon; meeting 1:30 to 2:15; danciing 2:15 to 6 with music 133WThe Ramblers of Shiner. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch; bread, tea, and coffee will be provided. Other refreshments can be purchased at the hall or bring your own.

--Johnnie Shimek * * Chupik-Skrala Reunion All decendants and relatives of Stepan Chupik and Marie Skrla are invited to a family reunion on the 4th of July, 1976, at the West SPJST Hall in West. Beginning at 12 noon a barbecue dinner will be served.

A short program of family history and fun and fellowship with a dance in the evening, will follow.

The cost is $2 for adults and $1.25 for children under 12; everything is provided. Please RSVP by June 27, 1976.

R. J. Chupik Rt. 1, Box 20 X-1 Anderson, Tx 77830 * * Bartek Reunion The 13th annual Bartek reunion will be held at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton on Sunday, July 11, 1976.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and a business meeting will be held after lunch. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for their family and friends. Plates, napkins, forks, spoons, tea and cups will be furnished.

Emily and F. W. Stuteville SHILLER-HEJL REUNION The annual Shiller-Hejl reunion will be held June 27th at the SPJST Beyersville Hall. There will be a covered dish lunch served at 12 noon.

I hope to see you there.

Kandy McBeth Secretary-Treasurer

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ODDIL DOPISOVATELU KROIriEK tESKiCH 2EN V DALLAS Nak dervnova schtize se nam dobre vydarila ,treba ge naveteva tentokrat byla trochu slab gi nasled kern nemoci mnolikch sester a tet z jinYch pricin. Pritomno bylo ter cet elenek a pet hostii: pani Kristina Zemankova z Blessing, maminka nazi dlenky Pavelkove, pak theta divdina Donna Garber ag z Anaheim, Cal, Pak ta g panoye Skotak, Barton a Janeeka. Nay gily a prijd`te zase brzy.-Atevynaste Schtzi jsme zahajily podanim pri sahy vernosti nazi vlajce a drgenim minuty ticha jsme uctily pamatku zesnule sestry Bo geny Val eikove. Necht` odpodiva v pokoji.

Sestra 8ebestikova preeetla protokol z posledni schtze a pak jeho odstupujici tajemn'Ace predala svuj Wad nova zvolene tajemnIci sestre Mary Nemcove .Sestra R. KopeekoVA podala zpravu finandni a rekla, ge tag predava, trad nova pokladni sestre A. Bubakove. Sestra Zvolan kova udala, ge rname v cestovnim fondu dostatedny obnos, abychom si mohly zase vyjet busem a tag predala sviij Mad nova mistoptedsedkyni sestre A. Vlkove. Na to sestra M. Noskova (jako dopisujiei tajemnice) predetla dopisy od sester z Ft. Worth od radu 92 SPJST a od Friendship kiubu, ve kterem nam dekovaly za pohogteni a pro,telske privitani, ktere se jim dosta10 od nas 6. kvetna. Te'gi nas, te se jim u nas libilo a ge jim chutnal obed.

Sestra Houdkova, pak podekovala odstupujicim sestram za poskyt nuts slutby behem let a pak privitala nova tkednice s pranim, abychom vespolek dare spolupracovaly. Take sestra Prikrylyova, sdelila, g e behem mesice kvetna poslala 12 iistku vzpominkovYch a ta g nektere listky soustrasti na gfm dlenkam.

Bylo oznameno, ge 'name ne-

kolik sester nemocnYch v nemocnici a nekolik je nemocnYch doma.

Sestra Kebrlova je dosud y nemocnici se zlomenou nohou, ses. Stranska je v to stejne nemocnici. Sestra Huckova utrpela zlomeninu kreni kosti ,ale jig je to lepgi. Velice rady jsme uvidely sestru Curry zase mezi nami a jsme rady, ge tak dobre vypada po nedavne operaci. Pak sestra Hem galova sdelila, ge jig ji nebude mogno nayg tevovat nage schtze neb je nyni slaba a sestra A. Noskova se ta g necitila dare.

Prejeme vgem sestram hodne. zdravi, aby zase mohly dochazet mezi nas. Sestra Toberna pry byla v nemocnici na prohlidce a ona a sestry Vrlova, Ozymova ,Faraizlova, Nos kova, Ygechny poslaly pozdra!vy, kdyi nemohly prijit do schtze.

Sestra Robertsova sloutila jako porotce u soudu a rovnet nemehla prijit.

Sestra Houdkova, sdelila, ge scht ze v dervenci se nebude konat skrze prazdniny ,ale sestra Nesudova podala navrh, aby se schtze konala a vynechala se lednova schtze nebot‘ vtdy skoro bYva, gpatne podasi. Sestra Zvolankova, sdelila, ge bychom mohly si udelat zajezd do San Antonio v srpnu na Folklife Festival. Debatovano 0 tom a vYsle dek byl, ge by se jelo, jestli se pribias' dosti zo,jemcn Jelo by se v sobotu 7. srpna a v nedeli 8. srpna by se prijelo dom.& Pkihlagky musi bYt dany v dervencove schtzi se zalohou a ubytovani v motelu by se vyridilo pro vgechny. Tak nezapomente a ptihlaste se kdokoliv by rad jel s vYpravou po busu 7. srpna.

Take usneseno, ge v lednu 1977 schil ze nebude.

Oznameno, te 13. der yna sestra Emma Pavelkova odjitdi se svou snachou do 'YYtar a oeskoslovenska. Napred do Prahy, kde se zdrti nekolik dni a pak pojedou dale.

Tet ,sestra Zvolankova s mantelem odjedou '20. dervna a jedou na Sokolsky slet do durychu ye 8vYcarech a vrati se pry 7. dervence Snad pry I mantele Kankr-

likovi jedou na Slet a tedy prejeme yeem peknY vyjet a gtastny navrat dam& Sestra R. Kopedkova oznamila, ge najde na operaci v nejbl Bich dnech a Krongek ji preje dob ry vYsledek.

Sestra Houdkova, oznamila, ze na se sestra Ane gka Janedkova s man gelem budou oslavovat 50. vyrodi mangestvi dne 4. eervence a lituji, ze jsem nebyla uvedomena, ge zestra Bubakova s mantelem ji g osla vili rovnea 50. vYrodol dne 28. kvetna. Obema parktm srdedne gratulujeme a prejeme mnoho zdravi Stesti do dalgich let.

Zazpivaly jsme tern v dervnu ro zenym a praly vge dobre. V derven ci budou mit narozeniny sestry: Antonie echano ya, Mary a llova, Marta Vrlova, Anna Sheyyeyova, An na Kopecka, Vondradkova a Janed kova .

Hostitelky pro derven byly sestry Bartogova, Vossova, Dugkova, Blat na, Malikove, a A. 6echanova. Diky za obed.

Dary na ucteni pamatky sestry Valdikove daly sestry: Herntalovar, Prikrylova, Balejova, Dugkova, Nesudova, Fitzova. Tez pritelkyne Zemankova, pani Casse ze San Fran ciska, Cal. ,pani 8tepankova z Oma hy, Nb. Take do kasy dala pani Vlasta Barber. Dary do cestovniho fondu daly sestry: Prikrylova, VIkovo,, Zvolankova, 8ebestikova (za obed) a pani Zemankova. Totel bylo na ucteni pamatky sestry Val dikove. Vgem gtedrYm darctm Krougek srdedne clekuje .

Take jsem se dozvedela, ge v Houstonu zenftel set' sestry Kopec Ice a timto ji Kroutek vyslovuje uprimnou soustrast a te gime se, se brzy zase prijde mezi nas nebot jit dlouho nebyla ye schtzi. ,Te gte chci podekovat sestre Vossove za krasne vyzdobeni stole s vonnYmi kvety magnolie a sestre Du gkove za barevhe letni kvetiny. V ge se pekne vyjimalo a libilo pkitomnS7m.

Mile sestry, na ge pkigti sch5ze se bude konat 1. dervence. Hled`te se dostavit neb budeme jednat o ces-

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Pozdrav vtem Anetka Houdkova SPJS r — CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Mill etenati Vestniku: 8kolni prazdniny se ptiblitily na ktere se vtechny tkolni deti tat. Ovtem nejvetti radost maji vaichni ti, kteti se chteli neco naueit a jejich znamky je povSltly do vyttich tfid. Moje dye snative stu dentky svou r a dost sdilely se mnou. Paula Huber, kterk studuje tri roky na Statni universite v Austin, Tx. si udelala vklet do Cor pus Christi a udinila mi pH tom milou navttevu. Pravila, to jegte pottebuje dokondit rok, aby mohla dostat diplom k vyueovani student* ye vygtich tfidach.

Ta druha vnuCka o jeden rok mladti nechce zustat pozadu a byla na listing graduantfi z Del Mar College, ktera je dvouleta. Katherine Ann Stata a jet* sedm dal Bich jmen bylo nag narodnosti, celkem dva studenti a nest studentek. Nemam po ruce onen program abych zde mohl uvesti jejich jmena. Snad nekdy jindy to naidu.

Vnudka Katherin se rozhodla docleat dalti dva roky v A & I Corpus Christi a take se chce venovat ueitelstvi.

Take jsem rad uvidel v Corpus Christi Caller-Times, v nedell 23. kvetna 1976 obrazek Randy G. Majka a popis. Randy G. Majek byl narozen 6. listopadu 1957. Stal se Menem 5. prosince 1957. Mel jsem to pote geni a Cest upsat prvo trozeneho syna mantel* Frank a Margaret MajkovSrch. VAlphni jsme hrdi na Tebe, Randy, ze se dobfe udi§ a rodietm d gia g radost. Jen tak stale pokraCuj. Prfjmi moji srdeenou gratulaci. Graduoval 21. kvetna 1976.

Mantele Emil a Martha tefek dne 22. kvetna 1976 vypravili spoleenou svatbu dverna dceram.

Sleena Evelyn Mary vstoupila do stavu mantelskeho s panem Josefern Sladeekem, synem mantel* Willie R. Sladeeek z Jarrell, Tx. a sleena Josephine vstoupila do stavu mantelskeho s panem Rudolfern Kaufmanem, synem mantel* Rudolf Kaufman z Bronwnsville.

Dekuji za pozvanku a novomante Oen gt`astne a radostne spolu tit!. Maniele §tefkovi mail 4 dcery, vgechny vdane. Nemeli vice at& takge nyni po 28 letech man-

gelsty l jsou tam, kde byli v roce 1948.

Obe svatby se kolnaly v Corpus Christi, v katedrale ye 2 hodiny odpoledne. Vedefe byla v sini Moravan a k tanci a poslechu vyhravala Majkova hudba. Sin byla piepinena taneCniky a divaky.

S bratrskSrm pozdravem John Stata - SPJS OPRAVA Ve Vestniku ze dne 9. Cervna 1976 na strane 56 ma 14t sprivne jmeno tajemnika — Monta Foster a Finance-Sec. je Millie Eizner.

Dekujeme za upozornent.

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Mile sestry a bratti: Nate pravidelna mesieni schime, ktere se odbSrvala 6. Cervna byla zahajena ptedsedou Robertem Pavelkou ye 2:35 minut.

Pfisaha vlajce a fadove heslo bylo ptedtikano vgemi za vedeni Clenek mlidete, Dannou Pavelkovou a Carlou Leuschner.

Vtichni idednici byli pfitomni at na me, Ceskou dopisovatelku, neb jsem byla u syna v Sugarland a zapisky z teto schtze me poslala nate dobra Clenka Annie Hanug.

Protokol z minule schtze byl bez oprav pfijat. Sestra Darlene Engel ke pfeeetldopis od SPJST pianovaciho vStoru ohledne barevnSrch fotografif vAech delegate ye ktere velikosti by si na g tad prat, zda 8x10 nebo 16x20. Tyto fotograf l e mo hou bfft zaveteny v fadove sini.

Bratr Silas Smith pfipomnel ele num, to 10. Cerven je den na ei gtenf sine a okoli a tak kdo mute, aby se dostavil.

Sestra Engelka pfeeetla zpravu z majetkoveho vkboru a oznamila, Idrbor zaslal darek bratru Henry West, kterfr se nachazel v nemocnici v Temple.

Bratr West byl jit teto schfizi pfitomen a dekoval za darek na yg tevy, pozdravne lfstky a telefonni ptani k uzdraveni.

Vedoucf mlade ge Vbbie Parma oznamila, to den mladete Ill. okrs ku se bude odl.&at v nedeli 27.

Cervna u tadu C. 25, Ennis. Mladeg si zvolila svoje Vedoucf teg oznamila vfterce na bod y, jich't bylo Best v dorostu a mladtich a jmena tech, kteff jsou opravneni do letniho tabora, v Cervenci. Blahopfejeme na gfm mladym, kteff ab

solvovali vytti gkoly a university.

Jsou, to Barbara Gaidutek McMahan, Bay for University Joanna Vernetti, Texas Tech Julie Ann Slovak, TSTI Melanie Hanna Pamela Pavelka, West, Bernard Slovak ,West Becky Schiemenz, La Vega Rosemary Sims, Webb Toby Matula, Jr. Charotte Stuekly a Nancy Pavlas, La Vega Lary Pankonien, Riesel Valerie Seipert, China Springs Gratulujeme temto mladS,m a pie Jerre Uspech na jejich tivotni draze. Sestra Jeanette Smith oznamila, ze v teto schfizi oslavujeme Den Otcove se podepsali na listky a ktere jmeno bude vytateno, ten bude jmenovan otcem roku.

Tel se zmfnila, ze kapela Edna Polka Boys se libila a taneCnfci byli spokojeni.

Pak hlasila, ZOO ve sttednim Texasu se nachazi ye velkSrch finanenich nesnazich.

Dan byl navrh, aby se udelala sbirka mezi Cleny, ktera vynesla $52.32 Rad ptidal stejnou sumu, cot Cinilo $104.64. Dale bylo usnese no pfidat jeg te $50 a tak $154.64 bude odevzdano sestrou Jeanette Smith pro zvefinec ve sttednim Te xasu.

Byli piljati novi elenove: Jeremy W. Veselka; Jennifer A. Veselka; Albert Veselka; Peggy L. Hank; a ad tadu 84 pfestoupili: Willie J. Rereek, Dorothy M. Rejdek, Laddy G. Refeek, Larry D. Rejdek. Vitame je k nagemu fadu a doufame, to se jim bude u nes lfbit.

Nemocni: ses. Millie (Regina v Adameik. Daft se ji lepe a je doma.

Sestra Bonn'e Pruitt pujde na ope raci 7. eer yna. Pfejeme obema sest ram brzke uzdravenf.

Bratru a sestfe, Josef a Marie Janeeka bylo gratulovano k novemu vnukovi.

Pro otce roku byl ta gen litsek se jmenem Daniel Nors, kterS, obdrgel darek a kytici. Nejstar gi otec je John Simeik, nejmladM Billie J. Barak. Oha byli podaro yani darky.

Dale byl ta gen lfstek na dva obedy (hovezi fizek) jet darovar sestra a Bratr Irene a Charlie Mueller a gt`astOm “Thercein byl bratr Tony Glatter.

Darek od mlade ge obdrgel bratr Batt Vernetti.

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Ve stkedu 23 dervna 1976 Narozeniny meli v Zervnu: Darlene Engelke, Collette Pavelka, John SWIM, Ray 2alman, NarozeninovY dort darovala Cindy Kofnovec.

Dvetni cenu vyhrala sestra Matilda HawaS. Na to byla schilze skon C'ena a pfliti se bude konat 25. eer vane ve 2:30 hodin odpoledne.

Sestry byly po2aciany, aby na tuto schtzi donesly sendviee, chips a pe vivo.

Po schuzi byla zase spoleend yeeete a pak se ka gdy bavil dominem, tarokaxni i jinak.

Se sesterskYm pozdravem Marie Janeekova - SPJST RAD eiSLO 47, SEATON Mile sestry a bratki, Ptedseda Jerry Pechal zahajij schnzi 7. teervna v pondeli veder za dosti pane navgtevy elenu i navSlev Ptisstha vlajce byla vzciana VSemi ptitomnYmi. Nosidi vlajek by li bratki James Allen, a Vincent Schiller.

Navgtevou jsme meli Ann Balusek od kadu d. 15, Buckholts, Dan Grossman 'od tadu dislo 80, Taylor, Ben 2abeika ,fin. tajemnika Hlavni atadovny a Reginu Zabeik, jeho Zenu6ku od kadu Oslo 24, Cyclone a pkedsedu Hlavni idadovny Nick Morrise se tenu:Skou Dorothy.

Wichni jste byli srdeene vitani a jste zvani nazpet.

VAichni Ukednici byli pritomni.

Byla vzdana pocta graduanttim, kteki graduovali v High School v Temple a Rogers a v6ichni pa trill do klubu InladOe naAeho kadu: sestry Debra Baca ,Barbara Mihatsch a Karen Kohutek a bratti Nicklaus Marls a Ghry PayIlea.

Pfejeme jim mnoho 'Stesti a zdaru na ceste Zivotem.

TajemnAce sestra Lillian Kosarek ptedetla zapisky z minule schtze, ktere byly pkijaty bez zmeny. Nemocni elenove: Mary Senkir, Fred Kalfus, Ed Matous a nraj bratr Jerry HruAlta. VSem nemocnSun i tern, o ktexleh nevim, pkejeme brzke uzdraveni.

Pkijati nova elenove, dospeli: Gary D. Parsons, Clemo L. Ray, Jr. Paul R. Reagan, Annie K. Meek, Ralph A. Kohutek, Ronald L. JurCa, Patricia A. Ponkoney.

Do detskeho odboru: Christi J. Wigginton, Michelle D. 8krabanek, Kenneth W. Jeske, Angela R. Mc Iver, Christopher L. Miller. Od radu eislo 87, Temple pkestoupi li k oaSemu tadu: Bertie F. Gandy,

James B. a Carol A. Gandy. Vitame vas vkchny do na geho kadu a pkichazejte do schtizi i na zatavy.

Zpravy vSeeh Utedniku i vYboru byly dobre. Bratr Bob Va gieek podal zpravu za dozorei vYbor.

Bylo odhlasovano eleny, 2e se bu de eekat'na stavbu budovy pri sale.

Nag "Bicentennial piknik' se blili, Vezme to mnoho price nee° takoveho pokadat a tak se pkihlaste u rtizmich vYbor0 a vypomone, komu je to mo2no, aby se p'knik aspeSne vydakil. Diky.

Ptedseda Jerry Pechal pak poMdal pkedsedu Hlavni fikadovny Nicka Morrise, aby k nam promlu-

vil, cod on take ueinil. Zajima se o znovuzvoleni pkedsedou Hlavni U(tadovny. Take pkal mnoho zdaru XXII. sjezdu ye Waco, Tx. Ben 2abdik, fin .tajemnik Hlavni Akadovny oznamil, Ze se nezajima o znovuzvoleni iikadu fan. tajemnika a de pajde na odpoeinek. Bratr Jerry MikulaS, Jr. od kadu eislo 47 se zajima, o Uiad jako finaneni tajemnik Hlavni Utadovny. Take mel kratky proslov.

Dvetni iceny dostali sestra Mary Kohutek a bratr Joe L. S' efeik. Po sehuzi byla vesela hodinka. Na shledanou v pristi schAzi. Se sesterskYm pozdravem Annie Jakubec

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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, June. 25 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, June 26 — Veselka wedding reception & dance, music

by Social Combination, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 27 — GeltmeyerShronk family reunion Friday, July 2 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, July 3 — Special Bicentennial Dance in honor of our Nation's 200th Birthday: music

by Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

—SPJST-

No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, June 26 — Country Music Revue — SP,TS1 — Lodge

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, June 25 — Country Express Saturday, June 26 — Cloverleaf Orchestra SPJST

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, June 26 — Tomek-Provasek wedding dance — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Sunday, June 27 — Marek-Skrabanek reunion Saturday, July 3 — Battle Dance, Vrazels — Jodie Dubec, 8:30 to 12:30 — no reservations Saturday, July 10 — Brade-Koenig wedding dance; music by the Moods of Country KMusic Sunday, July 11 — Martinet reunion Saturday, July 24 -- Fritz Hodde, 8:30 to 12:30 (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no blue Jeans).

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Saturday, June 26 — Jodie Mikula and His Orchestra Sunday, July 4 — Bi-Centennial celebration, Jodie Mikula and his orchestra and Vrazel Polka Band

Saturday, July 3 — Battle Dance: Vrazels and Jody Dubec — SPJST —

Saturday, July 24 — Czechmates Saturday, July 31 — Hi-Toppers —SPJST-

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Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, June 26 — Silvertones Saturday, July 3 — Otis and The Best Yets Saturday, July 10 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, July 17 — Social Combinations Saturday, July 31 — The Fiddle Swingsters

Saturday, June 26 — The Centurians Saturday, July 3 — The Crockett Westerneirs Sunday, July 4 — Texas Dutchmen (music afternoon and night) Saturday, July 10 The Vrazels Saturday, July 17 — R. H. and The Trail Riders Saturday, July 24—The CentUrians Saturday, July 31 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds

Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, June 26 — Pony Express —9PJ9T-

Every Friday ni ght — Social and Games 7:30 p .m. Refreshments later.

(All of our regular Saturday ni ght dunes, are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lodge phone: 544-8200; president's: 544-7414 or 544-72112).

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Lodge No. 40, Hillje Saturday, June 26 — Dulwich Fox Mike Gray and Sunday, July 4 Krystal Blue Saturday. July 10 — Mike Gray and Krystal Blue Friday, July 23 — Barons — SPJST — Lodge No, 47, Seaton Wednesday, June 23 — Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 26 — Rheinsteins of Cameron, first time at Star Hall Saturday, July 3 - Eddie Klepac and the Temple Rhythm Masters

(Dress Policy: Ladies, dresses onl y; men, nu blue leans.

— SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, June 26 — Sykora-Volcik wedding Sunday, June 27 — Nors Reunion Saturday, July 3 — Miller wedding reception Sunday, July 4 — Reunion Wednesday, July 7 — Ye meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 10 — RVOS Family Day SPJST —

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, June 26—Blue Vest Boys Saturday, July 3 — The Texas Dutchmen Saturday, July 10 — Blue Vest Boys Sunday, July 11 Musical Jamboree, 5 bands: Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five, Otis Beck and the Best Yets, Vrazel Polka Band, Harold Strand's Orchestra and The Blue Vest Boys Saturday, July 17 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra

Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, June 26 — The Moods —SPJST-

Lodge No. , 81, Needville Social nights at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Public is invited.

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No. 84, Dallas Saturday, July 3 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, July 17—Princess Dance —Johnny Mensik's Orch.

Sunday, July 25 — Annual Lodge 84 Picnic at the Pokladniks' farm Saturday, July 31 — Dance; Jodie Mikula's Band Saturday, Aug. 14 — Dance; Harold Strand's Fishermen Saturday, Sept. 4 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band — SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, June 26 — Texas Dutchmen Saturday, July 3 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, July 10 — Hawaiian Dance with floor show Sunday, July 11 — Big 3 Dance: Lee Roy Matocha, Texas, Dutchmen and Joe Patek Friday, July 16 — Nick Navarro (Semi-Formal Dance) Saturday, July 17 — Vrazels Friday, July 23 — Gaylen Ackley and the Good Times (C/W) Saturday, July 24 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, July 31 — Lee Roy Matocha Lodge

(Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not pants without skirt; men — no Jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance Is a special occasion).

Wednesday, June 23, 1976 Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88 has rehearsals every Wednesday at 8 P.M. Interested

parties are welcome.

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

Social every Thursday night at 8 p.m.

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

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Thursday, July 8 — Ladies' Circle meeting and luncheon, 10 a.m.

Sunday, July 11 — Reg. monthly meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 17 — Lodge dance; music by Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires SPJST —

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zizka Saturday, June 26 — Hi-Toppers Saturday, July 10 — Litt'l Fishermen of New Braunfels (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue leans).

Lodge No. 135, Ennis Sunday, June 27 — District YAD. Reg. 10:30-11; lunch 11:30-1; judging 12 noon, program 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, Aug. 7 — The Texas Dutchmen of Houston Entertainment every Friday ni ght at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, June 26 — Private party Sunday, June 27 — Friendship Club Family Dinner, 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 3 — Private party Wednesday, July 7 — Friendship Club, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 10 — Private party Sunday, July 11 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

31 Lodge 173, Galveston Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 Czech Booth, Festival on The Strand — SPJST Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, June 26 — Two Bands: Jerry, Sissy and The Kuntry Kikkers, and Sea Breeze from Sweetwater Saturday, July 3 — Two Bands: Bill Walt and the Good Timers, and The Journeymen Friday, July 9 — Temple Fireman Local 846 (8-12). Public is invited, band announced soon Saturday, July 10 — Two Bands: Otis Beck and The Best Yets, and The Country Gold (8-12:30) Sunday, July 10 — Hosting Dist. II YAD Game Night every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.; kitchen open Second Wednesday of each month: youth club meeting at 6:30 P.M.; adult meeting.

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