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BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 64, NUMBER 34 AUGUST 25, 1976

FROM THE EDITOR'. DESK In this issue we begin to print the proceedings of the XXIInd SPJST Convention which was held in June of this year. We had hoped there would be enough space to run at least one complete day's proceedings in each issue at one time however, it seems that this is impossible due to the space being needed for other necessary and timely material. All of our members will be well advised to save these copies pertaining to the convention proceedings. We are sure they will be printed, in book form, but there will be a limited number printed and, quite frankly, every family of members should follow these proceedings to see what your local lodge delegates did for the betterment and advancement of our SPJST, or if they did anything. The proceedings may not show everything in detail (as the tapes probably will), as to who took part in any particular discussion, but they do give a good general idea and the main facts in any and all cases as nearly as possible.

Please be reminded that our convention secretaries did their conscientious best effort to record the main and most important parts of the particular points under discussion. They certainly did their best under the circumstances.

Here is something that is pertinent to the above words just written. Before the last convention, this writer wrote that each conAugust

HYPOCRISY He blam'd and protested, but join'd in the plan; He shared in the plunder, but pitied the man.

—Cowper * * Hypocrisy is the homage which vice pays to virtue.

—La Rochefoucauld * * No man is a hypocrite in his pleasures.

—S. Johnson vention teaches us something and so did this one. When our SL minutes, prior to the convention, revealed that our entire convention proceedings would be taped on "'official" tapes, your editor went to the convention feeling that these tapes would be used as a backup history and for reference to have a correct set of proceedings. However, at the July SL meeting, it was rather doubtful whether the convention secretaries had been advised, by anyone, to rely on the tapes, if they wished, for reference before they presented their copy each day to be accepted by the convention delegates. As it seems now, the minutes were accepted each day and are the legal proceedings and, frankly, if the tapes may differ somewhat, they were not the "voted on" record of the process of the convention. We

are sure that the proceedings show a rather correct picture of the convention due to the diligent and conscientious effort of our secretaries who had a tiring and trying job at any rate indeed. Being your editor, I certainly can appreciate their position of trying to please everyone. Anyone who has been a secretary or an editor can understand what those jobs really mean if they are carried on in a fraternal and conscientious way. * * One of our best editors, Brother Frank Moucka (probably the best we ever had) when the Vestnik was all in the Czech language (in the 1930s and 1940s) had a saying that he passed on to Editor Stephen Valcik who followed him and Brother Valcik passed the quote to yours truly when elected as your editor in 1968, quote: "Anyone who will make a good editor for a fraternal paper like our SPJST Vestpik must be able to dance the polka in a room where the floor is covered with eggs from wall to wall and NOT break a single one of them, only then will he come to be considered a good editor by all." * * Greetings were received from Bro. Sid and Sis. Justine Pokladnik who were touring the Caribbean, from San Juan, Curaco and other points of interest. They wrote: "Food is great and many fine people from the U.S. are on the ship, Carla—C. Oh, to trade places with them.

29th - -State YAD, Templ e High

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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. HENRY, Vice President Res. 778-1785 LEONARD MIKESKA, Secy.-Treas.

Res. 778-3720 BEN ZABCIK, Financial Secretary Res: 985-2472 R. B. LESIKAR, Legal Adviser Temple National Plaza, Suite 323 Temple, Texas 76501 Telephone (AC 817) 773-2171 EDWARD L. MAREK Honorary President 2603 North 13th, Temple LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Otto Harms, Curator Res: 773- 5294 — Office: 773-1575 DIRECTORS; JOHN A. KUBENA, Dist. I AC 713; 968-3251 (Office) Res: 968-3937 P.O. Box 308, La Grange 78945 HENRY VITEK, Dist. II AC 512; 859-2549 P.O. Box 67, Granger 16530 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

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE HIsTRICT IIl — Edward Mazanec, Chinn' Route 9, Box 387, Waco 76705 DISTRICT VI — Wm Miculka, V.-Chinn PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrabanek, See'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E. J. Geistman, Et. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — .Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79901 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 V1, T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Bran:city, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 6208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 76135 M's. THELMA ITRNCIR, Secretary 10610 Stonewall Blvd., Cor pus Christi 78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MAS:3EY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER Mr. Silas II. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773.1575 Home: 817 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT T Bennie F. Trcaleik, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. '77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8146 DISTRICT II Lan. J. Zatopex, 2605 W. Avenue . Z Temple, Tx. 76501 -- Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 875-7700 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 Ph.• AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, t.0126 Moorberry Houston, Tx 77080 — Phone 713 468-3126 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smaistrla, 305 Birchwood Dr., Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55. .7<iurdanton, Tx 78026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202, 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 Ttruple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 773,4801 DISTRICT III Ed Karnes, 11012 Genetta Dr. Dallas, Tx '75224 Phone: AC 214: 270-3176 DISTRICT IV Mr-. Ed. Raisler. Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph. AC 817 888-3309 DISTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg, 10506 Ma yfield Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brdecka, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresvilile, Tx. 78114 AC 512; '393-2036 Unsolicited materials for publicatL,n cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures Expense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures must be born by the sender.

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

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

Texas, 76691.

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

--Editor, )

* * Nearly every week the editor's office has visitors from near and far places. Just recently we had the following members visit with us: Lola and Andrew Vavra of Bryan, Frank and Pat Parma and their children of Rosenberg, Mary Wasek of Mart and Edna Urbanic Pietsch formerly of Galveston and now of Columbus.

SPJST

NEWSBRIEFS Mrs. Olga (nee Morris) 'Kutach of Alvin died in a Houston hospital Friday, August 6th. She had been married to the late Paul Kutach.

Funeral services were held August 9th from. St. John's Catholic Church in Alvin, with interment in Resurrection Cemetery at Pearland.

Sister Kutach was a native of Sweet Home and a long-time member of SPJST Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Morris of Sweet Home and a first cousin to SL President Nick A. Morris.

Communities' Markers Ceremonies The Red Ranger, Cyclone, and North Elm Schools will unveil markers at each of these sites Sunday, Aug. 29th, at 3 p.m.

—Mrs. Jerry Zavodny * * Surovik-Nedbalek Reunion The annual Surovik - Nedbalek Reunion will be held at the Nelsonville Hall in Nelsonville, Sunday, Sept. 19, 1976. A family style lunch will be served and each family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

Drinks, cups, plates, napkins and eating utensils will be provided. We will be looking for you Sept. 19th.

Frances (Surovik) Vinyard * * Pavelka Reunion The descendants of the late Joseph and Marie Pavelka of Elk, will hold their annual family reunion Sunday, Sept. 5th at the Elk SPJST Hall. Each family is asked to bring food, tea, coffee; the plates and eating utensils will be' furnished. Registration begins in the morning and dinner will be served at noon. Meeting in the afternoon with plenty of time for visiting.

Dance' from 8 to 12 with music by the Pa,velka Orchestra of Robstown Public is cordially invited.

—Helen Pavelka

ednesday, August 25, 1976

SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Workers: The Sales in July were great!

We received 30'7 applications for $1,279,290 of life insurance for a total of 2,211 applications for $9,700,545 of insurance written this year.

During the 2 1/2-month contest, we received 718 applications for $3,216,000 of life insurance.

The winners in the contest (a trip to the Texas Fraternal Congress) are: District 1 - Daniel Schaefer District 2 -- Chester Shmoldas District 5 -- Helen Hegwood District 7 - Joe Slavik 1st Four Runners-up (also win a trip to the Texas Fraternal Congress): Della Kadlecek Agnes Lesak Louis Driska Ladis Navratil Winners of Watches: 5th Place - Pearl Hanka 6th Place - Cheryl Smith 7th Place -- Jerry Tomastik Congratulations to District I for exceeding their quota.

Top Sales Representatives , in each district, for July are: District 1 -- Daniel Schaefer District 2 - Jerry Mikulas, Jr. District 3 - Edwin Holub District 4 - Stanley Broz District 5 -- Helen Hegwood District 6 -- Carolyn Bucek District 7 - Joe Slavik Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Week Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

WEEKS

Helen Hegwood Della Kadlecek Chester Shrnoldas Patsy Baca Agnes Lesak Ladis Navratil Daniel Schaefer Janelle Mogonye Emil Petr Sidon Tumis

592 501 250 125 112 96 90 48 44 26

19 Pearl Hanka 19 Joe Slavik 6 John Barabas 6 Stanley Bros 5 Louis Driska 5 Hugo Kocian 5 Albin Machu Marcia Sulak 5 5 Edwin Sullivan Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Frank C. Sacky 3. M. Skrabanek Edwin Holub Bessie Franek Anna Milan Johnnie Krajca Anna Hejl James Pavlicek Ruth Krizan, Helen Hegvvood 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 Jeanette Peterson Jeanette Smith Lillia Mae Peter Ernest Haskovec Jerry Prochaska Adolf Motal Hugo Kocian Mrs. J. W. Krutilek Mildred Holeman Daniel Schaefer Roy firanicky Frances Olexa Stanley Bros Albin F. Machu Mildred Horak Dorothy Moore Amelia Pokorny Henry West Georgia Lostak Melvin Skrabanek

MONTHS

175 175 163 158 157 155 151 151 144 143 137 136 135 129 127 127 126 125 122 121 115 112 105 103 94 94 78 73 69 67 59 55 43 42 38 38 35 34 28 27 26 23 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 18 16 15

Pearl Hanka 14 Ruby Bolton 13 Jane'lle Mogonye 13 13 Daniel Nors 13 Diana Pelzel 12 Jerry Stepan Pauline Bayer 10 David Brinkley 10 10 Frankie Vanek David Andreason Mary Laznovsky Mary Renfro Emily Stuteville Rudolph Zalman Dennis Barabas Willie Kohutek Vlasta Machann John Plasek 7 Cheryl Smith 7 E. R. Jakubik Matt Vanek Donnie Victorick Louis Driska Emil Hanus Lydia Hendrick Joe A. Slavik 2 John Barabas Frieda Bednar Franklin Bravenec Alice Hafner * * INSURANCE WRITTEN July 1, 1976 to July 31, 1976 Sales Repr.

Lodge

Norma Andel 24 Patsy Baca 88 47 Alice Banning Dennis Barabas 180 John Barabas 80 Henry 0. Baros 125 Frieda Bednar 169 Franklin Bravenec 88 160 Victor Brenek David Brinkley 156 88 A. J. Bristik Stanley Broz 160 Carolyn Bucek 151 E. E. Cameron 170 Carol Chervenka 24 Fr. A. Dolezal 88 Louis Driska 177 177 Willie Dusek Mollie Ewell 169 Bessie Franek 175 Johnnie Gaidusek 86 Gaye Galetka 4 24 E. J. Geistman Alice Hafner 74 Pearl Hanka 88 Louis Hanus 88 Ernest Haskovec 25 Anna Hejl 48 Helen Hegwood 88 88 Tillie Helmcamp Lydia Hendrick .88 A. L. Hilsher 88

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5,000 17,000 5,000 18,000 15,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 35,000 10,000 1,000 55,000 25,000 5,000 30,000 25,000 23,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 12,000 1,000 3,000 33,000 48,000 2,000 5,000 3,000

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4 35 3 E. E. Holub 1 13 Mildred Horak 1 117 Phelma Hrncir 9 1 E. R. Jakubik 2 Jerry W. Janek 180 84 2 Ben Jarma Della Kadlecek 88 30 2 133 Alfred Kalmus 4 47 Fr. Klinkovsky 5 178 Hugo Kocian 1 25 Johnnie Kra jca 92 2 Joe Krivanek 6 2 Johnnie Krizan 2 6 Ruth Krizan 92 1 Albert Kubala 49 2 Emil Kvasnicka 1 Mary Laznovsky 135 Agnes Lesak 88 16 91 1 Georgia Lostak Shannon McMakin 48 1 35 John Mach 1 Vlasta Machann 172 1 Albin F. Machu 29 5 79 1 Chas. M. Majek Daniel Marek 174 1 2 Edmund Marek 54 Clifton Martinets 80 3 Charlie Matcek 81 1 Alvin Melnar 142 1 Agnes Miculka 88 4 Evelyn Mikeska 88 5 Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47 3 Anna Milan 1 154 Adolf Motal 32 1 Laths Navratil 87 5 Daniel Nors 66 1 Pat Novosad 168 1 Mrs. F. J. Olexa 88 3 Helen Pavelka 117 4 James Pavlicek 66 1 Diana Pelzel 160 1 Jeanette Peterson 18 1 Emil Petr 84 2 Jerry Prochazka 65 2 Mary Renfro 154 2 Ronnie L. Rieger 29 1 Frank C. Sacky 2 79 Daniel Schaefer 141 6 Alvin Schuetz 6 1 Alvin J. Sefcik 173 1 Chester Shmoldas 74 8 Melvin Skrabanek 17 3 Joe A. Slavik 185 17 Cheryl Smith 74 3 Jeanette Smith 66 3 Chris Spence, Jr., 66 2 Jerry Stepan 38 2 Miles Strunc 82 1 Emily Stuteville 47 1 Marcia Sulak 174 7 Edwin H. Sullivan 66 5 Ludvik Surovec 112 1 Martha Trcalek 17 4 Sidon Tumis 142 5 Wm. F. Urbanek 49 2 Frankie Vanek 50 1

65,000 25,000 5,000 20,000 2,000 3,000 32,500 10,000 7,000 37,000 2,000 4,000 15,000 2,000 30,000 10,000 1,000 28,000 5,000 2,000 5,000 15,000 8,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 35,500 1,000 1,000 5,000 26,000 75,000 1,000 1,000 70,000 1,000 1,000 17,000 8,290 25,000 10,000 1,000 2,000 4,000 6,000 2,000 11,000 35,000 1,000 1,000 27,000, 4,000 46,000 3,000 3,000 2,000 6,000 1,000 1,000 18,000 28,000 1,000 14,000 5,000 20,000 1,000

4,000 2 3 20,000 1,000 1 1,000 1 5,000 1 307/$1,279,290 Fraternally yours, Joe B. Hejny, VP Supreme Lodge, sPJST

Secretary R. A,. Urbanovsky; Past Supreme Lodge Secretary J. F. Chupick; Past Supreme Lodge Treasurer Frank B. Steiner; Betty Kacir, wife of August Kacir, former Supreme Lodge: Legal Counselor; Past Dist. VI Dir. Paul Sablatura; Pearl Hanka, wife of past Dist. V Dir. Ernest J. Hanka; Tillie SPJAST Valchar, wife of Past Dist. VII Dir. PROCEEDINGS OF THE XXIInd Pete Valchar; Tillie Sralla, wife of Past Dist. VI Dir. E. P. Sralla, and CONVENTION Honorary President Edw. L. Marek.

HELD IN WACO, TEXAS, Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik and JUNE 14-17, 1976 wife, Regina, were recognized.

Monday, June 14, 1976 Brother Zabcik has announced his Otto Hanus (66), Chairman of the retirement effective Dec. 31, 1976, Planning Committee, brought after 16 years of devoted service greetings in the Czech language at in the Supreme Lodge.

9:35 a.m. on June 14th, 1976, folGlenn Psencik (24) was introlowed by an English welcome by duced as official convention photoJohnnie Krizan (6), grapher.

Supreme Lodge President Nick Editor of the Vestnik, Rudy SefMorris convened the convention cik, was introduced. formally at 9:40 a.m. He introPresident Morris started giving duced Batt J. Vernetti to the delethe delegates' votes by lodges in gates as their "Red Coat." each district. This was interrupted President Morris introduced the with the credentials report from four convention secretaries as fol- Darlene Engelke (66). She reported lows: Pauline Shiller (49), Helen that 18 lodges were not represented Oates (130), Elaine Berkovsky (63), and these were as follows: 10, 41, Catherine Walker (29) 57, 76, 77, 82, 85, 90, 103, 106, 116, He then introduced the Air Force 118, 122, 129, 147, 151, 168, 170. contingent and thanked them for There were 96 lodges represented. their participation in the flag-rais- There were 324 delegates present ing ceremony. Master Sergeant out of a total of 339. Three lodges Bernie Gebala was responsible for have ineligible delegates, but these the presentation. President Morris were substituted. Substitutions and introduced the members of the absentees are as follows: Raymond brass ensemble directed by Mark A. Jurica (7) will not attend. Clint Barton and also thanked them for A. Sebesta (9) replaced by Janice their participation. This brass enVictorick, Alfred W. Schoenemann semble was coordinated by Albert (9) replaced by 011ie Jakubik, Paul and Rosemarie Banik (35) and Peterson (18) will not attend, President Morris. Jimmie and Cara- Charles Haisler (18) replaced by lou Allen (47) were thanked for Janelle Mogonye, LaRita Macek furnishing transportation to the (24) replaced by Laverne Cabla, southern group of the ensemble.

Samuel McBride (25) will not atThe Supreme Lodge members tend. Carrie Bohacik (28) will not were introduced as follows: Presi- attend. Cornelia Heil (29) replaced dent Nick Morris; Vice President by Frances Tallas. Claudia Glover Joe B. Hejny; Secretary-Treasurer (29) replaced by Anton Pokorny.

Leonard D. Mikeska; Financial Jerry Stepan (38) will not attend.

Secretary Ben Zabcik; Attorney Eleanor Kuder (39) will not attend.

Reuben B. Lesikar; District I Dir. Elsie Konvicka (58) replaced by John Kubena; District II Dir. Henry Janet Marek. Adolfie Simaichl Vitek; District III Dir. Sid Poklad(73)replaced by Henrietta Pavliska. nik; District IV Dir. Stanley Broz; Mildred Elzner (79) replaced by District V. Dir. Alfred Hilsher; _Libbie Peters; Henry Knapick (88) District VI Dir. Matt Vanek; Dis- replaced by Ed Stang. Victor Lostak trict VII Dir. Frank Veselka. Mayor (91) will not attend. Richard , HubPro Tern J. R. Closs was introduced enak (92) replaced by Clara Inetz but was not present at the time. Krivanek. Frank Strouhal (110) rePresident Morris introduced the placed by Raymond Vrazalik, Daguests present at the convention. vid Brinkley (156) replaced by Cleo They were Past Supreme Lodge Leibham. Marcia Sulak (174) re32 Matt Vanek 23 Eddie Vrana 130 Stanley Vrla Milady Walenta 114 Rudolph Zalman 35

Wednesday, August 25, 1976 placed by Zephyr Marek. Dorothy Oltmann represented new Lodge 179. Paul Pasemann, Lodge 181, replaced by H. M. Swonke. ,Toe A. Slavik represented new Lodge 185.

Sister Engelke stated that a member of suspended Lodge 111 asked for credentials, but none were available.

Jarda Cerny (111) understood that Sister Engelke was going to bring up the issue of seating the delegate from Lodge 111. President Morris said that under See. 36(f) of the by-laws, Lodge 111 was still under suspension and this matter would be deferred to the chairman for discussion at a later time.

President Morris then continued with the delegates' votes. Total amount of votes for District I was 4,736; District II, 6,980; District III, 6,602; District IV, 951; District V, 9,574; District VI, 5,029; District VII, 2,114. This made a grand total of 35,986 delegate votes.

President Morris said that all proceedings were taped for reference. Goodson McKee was introduced in charge of tapes.

Annie Steiner (84) said that Ben Jarma (84) was the top vote getter in their lodge and should get the greatest number of votes.

Rudy Sefcik, editor, asked if there was a discrepancy in the total votes since his delegate count list that he received in April for publication in the Vestnik had shown a different number. President Morris said that there had been some corrections.

John Murphy (92) moved that the delegates be seated. This was seconded by Annie Steiner (84).

Motion passed.

President Morris then appointed a temporary Tabulation Committee: District 1 Donnie Victorick (9) District 2 Pat Geistman (24) District 3 -- Henry Skrabanek (130) District 4 Emil Holub (95) District 5 Helen Bryson (175) District 6 Erwin Holy (4) District 7 Helen Pavelka (117) Editor Sefcik sug g ested that we make nominations for chairman and vice chairman so that the votes may he counted during the break. This was agreed to by the delegates. Nominations for chairman were as follows: Johnie Hrabina (25) nominated Sid Pokladnik (84).

5 Arnold Vrla (130) moved that Brother Pokladnik be elected by acclamation. This was seconded by Mary Renfro (154). Motion carried.

Sid Pokladnik was elected chairman of the XXIInd Convention.

Nominations for vice chairman were as follows: George Kacir (54) nominated Ladis Navratil (87).

Frances Olexa (88) nominated Louis Hanus (88).

Melvin Skrabanek (17) nominated Arnold Vrla (130).

Rita Vanek (50) nominated Matt Vanek (32).

Tommy Lostak (139) nominated Jerry Prochazka (65).

Tillie Helmcamp (88) moved that nominations cease, with a second

by Emil Petr (84). Delegates then voted by secret ballot on the nominees for vice chairman.

Meeting adjourned at 11 a.m. for a break.

Catherine Walker Elaine Berkovsky Reconvened at 11:25 a.m. by President Nick A. Morris.

Johnnie Krizan (6) Chairman of the Publicity Committee gave his report. First of all he gave suggestions on where to eat lunch and dinner in Waco. He said that his committee was selected by the president and vice' president of the Supreme Lodge and the other members are: Albert Banik (35) and Robert Pavelka (68).

Johnnie Krizan (6) said that their convention publicity plans were in three parts: (1) Pre-convention which consisted of TV coverage (three talk shows and news copy for local newspapers).

(2) Publicity during the convention (TV coverage and local newspapers and photographs).

Businesses with marquees also advertised greetings to the convention, (3) Summation publicity (plan is to give a final newscopy to each delegate for release to their local newspapers).

President Nick Morris noted that the Mayor Pro Tern had not yet arrived and he hoped that he would appear sometime today. While waiting for the Tabulating Committee he read letters and telegrams from various individuals and organizations sending greetings and regrets. (President Morris said that a time will be reserved on

Wednesday between 2 and 3 o'clock for fraternal and other organizations to bring personal greetings to the convention).

(1) RVOS Lodge 142, August Hiavenka, President and Willie W. Patak, Secretary-Treasurer.

(2) Directors and officers and employees of the Union State Bank of East Bernard.

(3) Raymond A. Klee, Executive Vice President of International Fraternal Congress of America,.

(4) Sons of Hermann, Louis Engelke, vice president.

(5) State Board of Insurance, Austin, Joe Christie, chairman.

(6) Texas State Senate, Akistin, William N. Patman, State Senator, District 18, Ganado.

(7) Catholic. Life Insurance of San Antonio, Robert A. Rabroker, President of Texas Fraternal (19751976).

(8) Henry Reimer, Grand President of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann of the State of Texas.

(9) Tillie Sralla (153) wife of former District VI director, will be unable to attend.

(10) Frank B. Steiner (84) will not be able to attend the banquet.

(11) Frank J. Hanka, secretary of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance association, and wife, will attend the banquet. Vladimir Bily, president, will not attend.

(12) Edward M. Dausin, president, Catholic Life Insurance (CLIU), will not be able to attend the banquet.

We had a report from the tabulating committee on the election of the vice chairman of the convention by Chairman Donnie Victorick (9): Louis Hanus (88) 8,532 Ladis Navratil (87) 8,443 Arnold Vrla (130) 7,461 Matt Vanek (32) 5,575 Jerry. Prochazka (65) 4,273; a total of 34,284 votes.

There were four ballots voided, and there will be a run-off election between Louis Hanus and Ladis Navratil. Delegates were asked to mark the ballots and they were collected by the tabulating committee.

President Morris called attention to the licensing report in the delegates' packets. He urged delegates to read the report and said he hoped to have additional report of the sub-committee made

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during the convention. He also said there would be no more lobbying on this matter this year; current status has been printed in the Vestnik.

Editor Sefcik called the convention's attention to his editorial regarding the type of publication we Vestnik the wish to become. He urged the delegates to be thinking about this during their lunch hour. The chairman of the publication committee will explain more fully in his report.

President Morris said that after the vice chairman is elected, he and the chairman of the convention will make their committee selections and will announce them after lunch.

Chairman Elect Sid Pokladnik (84) thanked the delegates for electing him chairman and said he would be fair to all the delegates and would follow the by-laws carefully. He also asked that all delegates be careful that every other delegate has a chance to participate. He further stated that there would be a roll call later and requested that the director in each district be responsible that all delegates attend every session and that all are prompt. He noted that we have 339 delegates at this convention representing some 50,000 members.

Johnnie Krizan (6) the Publicity Chairman, announced that the river boat ride on the Brazos Queen for the ride only at 2:30 in the afternoon was $2.00 for adults and a $1.00 for children 12 and under.

He said that there is also a dinner and ride at 6:30 p.m. for $7.00 and a charge of $2 for the ride only. You get the boat at the Fort Fisher Boat Launch off of First Street and Highway 35.

President Morris called attention to the fine facilities of the Convehtion Center here in Waco and that the room in which we are meeting is the Brazos Room. He said that the Spectacular Tuesday evening and the banquet Wednesday evening would be in the Chisholm Room on the oposite side of the Convention Center.

President Morris spoke words of welcome briefly in Czech.

Donnie Victorick (9) Chairman of the Tabulating Committee, announced that Louis Hanus (88) had 10,382 votes and Ladis Navratil (87)

had 23,855, making him the winner of the election for vice chairman of the convention.

Ladis Navratil spoke a few words of acceptance and thanks.

President Morris turned the convention over to the newly elected chairman and vice chairman. Sid Pokladnik (84), chairman, took charge of the convention at 12:10 p.m., announced that the convention would recess for lunch at this time and reassemble at 1:50 p.m.

Helen N. Oates Pauline Shiller The convention reconvened at 2 p.m. with Chmn. Sid Pokladnik presiding. The following committees were appointed: (The first name listed is chairman of each committee).

Order and Procedure George Kacir (54) Ruby Bolton (47) Albert Kubala (92) Resolutions Committee Mildred Holeman (88) Paul Sabiatura (40) Vlasta Jez (87) Salaries and Donations Jerry Prochazka (65) James Mason (154) John Hrabina (25) Ben H. Tyroch (24) Raymond Holubec (20) Convention Expense Committee Jerry Ermis (88) Woodrow Marek (47) Mary Renfro (154) Willie Trcalek (17) Viola Mazac (133) Joe Slavik (185) Laddie Socha (160) Grievance Committee (corrected) District 1 — Leroy Kamas (14) 2 — Hubert L. Gorubec (20) 3 — Arnold Vrla (130) chairman 4 — Emil Havlak (49) 5 — Karl Lindemann (88) 6 — Frankie Vanek (50) 7 — Wm. PavliSka (107) Tellers and Balloting Committee (corrected) Henry Skrabanek (130) Patrick Geistman (24) John Murphy (92) Donnie Victorick (9) Eric F. Stein (142) Richard Wahlberg (88) Rudy J. Hafner (74) Tommy Lostak (139) Helen Hegwood (88) Parliamentarian -- Sidney Kacir

(87) Timekeeper — Al KeTcho (92) Jerry Milan (154) stated there should be a representative from each district on the Grievance Comm. Ben Jarma (84) asked if delegates could serve on more than one committee. Committees were later corrected as stated above.

Supplemental Reports. President Morris stated his supplemental report was in the delegates' folders.

Vice President Joe B. Hejny recognized the sales representatives and gave special recognition to the district sales representatives.

District 1 — Ben Trcalek 2 — Lad Zatopek 3.

Alvin Nesuda 4 — Victor Brenek 5 — Evelyn Mikeska 6 -- Edwin Smajstrla 7 — Tillie Valchar This was followed by an introduction of the Home' Office workers

by Brother Hejny: Sarah Wilson, secretary to the president; Dorothy Tomasek, ass't to the secretarytreasurer; Irma Klinkovsky, secretary to the secy.-treasurer; Ruth Hanusch6 secretary to the vice president; and Norma Andel, ass't to the vice president.

Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mike'ska reported that he had no supplemental report to give in addition to what had already appeared in the Vestnik.

Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik had no additional report.

Attorney Reuben Lesikar, no additional report.

District Director John Kubena said there were no additional directors' reports.

Actuary David Huff, no additional report and was proud to be associated with the SPJST. He asked to meet with the chairman of the Salary and Donations Coin.

Medical Director Weinblatt was not present at this time.

Editor Rudy Sefcik asked for the delegates opinion of the Convention Issue of the Vestnik.. He stated that the Ve'stnik is an asset to the organization and the only means of communication for many mernbers. His wife Maxine Sefcik works at the office and gets $100 a month paid by the editor; the editor gets $14,000 a year. Editor Sefcik introduced Joseph Holasek (36), past publisher. The Publication Comm. was recognized as follows: Ed Ma-

Wednesday, August 25, 1976 zanec, Louis Hanus, Wm. Miculka, Melvin Skrabanek, E. J. Geistman, Angeline Kristinek, and J. Branicky. Linn and Sue Pescala, owners of the Cechoslovak Pub. Co., were introduced but were not present at the time. Editor Sefcik spoke a few words on changing the format of the Vestnik.

Chmn. of the Publication Corn.

Ed Mazanec stated that 12 publishers were asked for bids and these were to be received by June 10th.

It was the recommendation of the publication committee that the new committee use the present guidelines. PC Chairman Mazanec asked the' delegates to voice an opinion as to what format they would like the Vestnik to follow.

Atty Reuben Lesikar said that the format should be decided on after the bids are opened. George Kacir (54) made a motion that the proposed bids be opened before deciding on the format. This motion was seconded by Louis Hanus (88).

Motion carried.

Insurance Committee Chmn. Ben Jarma (84) stated they were not prepared for a report at this time.

Chmn of the Rest Homes Board of Directors, Howard Leshikar (48) stated new safety features had to be added to the rest homes at a cost of over, $130,000. A loan of $60,000 was asked from the Supreme' Lodge. Minimum wages have been raised and labor costs in 1975 were $400,000. Assets for the rest homes were $607,907 and they owed $400,100. Rest home dire'ctors are as follows: District 1 — Melvin Skrabanek 2 — Howard Leshikar 3 — Sid Pokladnik 4 — Emil Havlak 5 — J. M. Skrabanek 6 — Erwin Holy 7 — Eugene Hrncir Publicity Coln. had no further report until the final day of the convention.

Emil Petr (84) made a motion that a youth committee be appointed. This was seconded by Lillie Matejka (39). Motion carried.

Editor Rudy Sefcik made a motion that there be a member from each district on the Youth Com. Otto Hanus (66) seconded this motion. Motion passed.

Otto Hanus (66) made a motion for all committees appointed by the chairman and vice chairman be accepted as presented. Frank

Klinkovsky (47) seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Frank Sembera (88) asked for a copy of the committees. The chairman said they would appear in the minutes.

Jarda Cerny (111) asked that the delegate of Lodge 111 be recognized. Chmn. Pokladnik asked if the credentials had been sent for this delegate. Brother Cerny said they had not. Chmn. Pokiadnik asked for a motion from the floor whether or not Brother Cerny be seated.

Hubert Gorubec (20) moved that the delegate from Lodge 111 not be accepted. Matt Vanek (32) seconded the motion. Frank Sembera (88) .questioned as to whether a suspended lodge's delegate could be seated. Atty. Reuben Lesikar said that the power to lift the suspension belongs to the Supreme Lodge. Mack Allen (141) moved that motion made by Hubert Gorubec (20) be amended to say that we follow the by-laws. This amendment was accepted by Brother Gorubec and Brother Vanek. Jarda Cerny (111) stated that all charges made against Lodge 111 we're not true. Atty. Reuben Lesikar said that if the motion carried not to seat Lodge 111, the suspension remains. Jerry Prochazka (65) stated that if we are to judge, more information will be needed. Louis Hanus (88) requested that a vote be taken. Rudolph Hefner (74) said that President Morris had written the letters to the members of Lodge 111 and it had been explained to them. Jarda Cerny (111) said the letters did not state the facts and that the members of 111 would not stay together for another four years. Jarda Cerny said that Chmn.

Pokiadnik is an adversary and should not be allowed to chair the convention. Chmn. Pokladnik asked Brother Cerny to leave. Frances Ole'xa (88) asked for a vote again.

Vote was taken and the motion carried. Jarda Cerny (111) thanked the chair and said Lodge 111 will probably no longer exist.

President Morris said that he regretted that Brother Cerny saw fit to attack him personally, that the Supreme Lodge unanimously ruled on Lodge 111.

Brother George Kacir (54), Chairman of the Orders and Procedures Committee, asked that his committee meet at the present time. Meeting was adjourned at

3:20 p.m. for break.

Elaine Berkovsky Catherine Walker (To Be Continued) — SPJEIT

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Dear Members and Friends: The meeting was convened Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30 pt.m. by President Charlie Matcek with the members reciting the pledge of allegiance in unison.

Members remained standing to pay tribute to our deceased member, Brother Robert Bassett who passed away since our last meeting.

The members wish to express their sympathy to his family.

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read.

Treasurer Corlis Vallet and Financial Secretary Ellen Zwahr gave their reports.

A lengthy and most thorough report was given by SpeCial Fund Treasurer Gilbert Walzel.

The books were audited on July 20th and they were found in good order by the Auditing Comm. (Sister Willie May Kujkendall, Brothers Jed Walzel and Milton Hartsfield.

We would like to welcome our new member, Fillip Martin Pesak, a young son of Brother and Sister Martin Pesak.

Members who are in the hospital at the present time are: Sisters Matilda Slacalek and Mary Matloch. Our sincere wish is for them to get well soon.

Sister Kujkendall is sending getwell cards to sick members of our lodge and she reported sending cards to Sisters Bernice Boettcher and Elenore Haydon, and Brothers Leo Mikeska and Joe Merecka. I am truly sorry that Brother Werner's name was omitted from the list of names of members who were hospitalized before our June meeting. Sister Boettcher is still on the sick list and may have to undergo surgery in the near future. Get well, Sister Boettcher; we missed you at the meeting.

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In new business a fund-raising project was brought up, and after much discussion, exchanging views, giving suggestions and sincerely talking about it, we voted to have a barbecue October 10th. We were pleased to receive an offer to help by the volunteers, but much more help will be needed to put this project over, so let's all do our part to make it a success.

Refund checks were distributed and the door prize was won by Sister Mary Matcek who, in turn, gave it back to the lodge. Thank you, Sister Matcek.

Our next meeting will be again at night. It will be held Tuesday, Sept.

14th at 7:30 p.m. Make every effort to be there because details for the barbecue dinner will need to be worked out.

Fraternally, Emily Kolaja Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Dear Members, The next meeting of our lodge will be August 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Brother Ernest and Sister Gladys Jasek, Cibolo. Direct)ions: Going north on IH 35, exit FM 3009. Stay on the access read to the first road to the right, Wiederstein Road. Follow this road, it will turn to the left and the Jaseks' home is the third house on the left.

If you need further help you may call Sister Jasek at 658-2931 and she will direct you further.

I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Wanda Mokry Secretary SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

LADIES' CIRCLE OF LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH In the evening, August 12th, the Ladies` Circle held a family night gathering with supper and games instead of the regular morning meeting. It was an enjoyable gettogether with a good number of members and their families present, plus a few guests who were most welcome. I'm sure I didn't get the names of all the guests but among them was Sister Jane Farek from Incarnate Word Convent, San Antonio; Fort Worth was on her summer itinerary and she was with her parents, Adolph and Albino..

Farek. Brother Korteff brought his

daughter, Dolly, and son-in-law, Lewis Kubala came, but we missed Mary, and another guest was Ann Zaborowski. Welcome back any time, or better still, join the circle.

One line please to thank all the ladies who helped in the kitchen.

Next month's meeting will be Sept. 9th at the usual time, 10:30 a.m. The main dish for dinner will be furnished by the Circle and members may bring a salad or dessert.

It is going to begin cooling off soon and we will feel more like getting out and going, so plan on attending the last four meetings of the year to follow the first eight successful ones and make the year a truly memorable one.

We are sorry Sister Annie Tulis has been so ill and hope to see her back with us real soon.

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar - SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Members: The meeting was held August 8th at 2:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Robert Pavelka.

All lodge officers were present.

The pledge of allegiance and lodge motto were led by Cindy Kofnove'c and Tena. Urbanek.

The minutes were read and approved.

Brother Robert Pavelka and Emil Hanus were thanked for coming out and helping with the repairs on the building.

We received a thank-you note from Melanie Hanus for the $25 which the lodge gave her for representing our lodge as Miss SPJST. The youth club will have a pizza and ice cream party August 20th.

We have some new members and they are Jimmy Lee Smith, Bennie F. Smith, Alice Marie Smith, Mary Ann Burnett, Louis F. Cepak, Edwin Sullivan, Jeanie Ann Dosser and Martha Lyn Dosser. We welcome you and hope you will all come out.

The youth club elected the officers for next year. They are: President, Pattie Stanislav; Vice President, Tena Urbanek; Secretary, Cindy Kofnovec; Ass't Secy., Laura Leuschner; Treasurer, Steven Stanislav; Teen Reporter, Carla Leuschner; Junior Reporters, Karen Shelton and Vikki Nors.

There were several members who

Were sick this month. They were Henry Narovec, Anton Mazanec, and Margaret Palms. We hope that all of you are better.

There are quite a few birthdays this month, and they are: Johnnie Gaidusek, Frank Miller, Colette Pavelka, Janice Stanislav, and Mary Urbanek. We wish you many more.

The birthday cake was brought

by Vikki Nors.

Sue Pauling was the door prize winner.

We had one visitor, Dela Perez and we welcome you back any time.

Our next meeting will be Sept 19th. We will be celebrating the birthday of our lodge and building.

The ladies are asked to bring a salad and dessert for their family.

Fraternally, Sue Pauling Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS Sister Willie Mae Wood, president, called the regular monthly meeting to order Wednesday, August 11th at 11 a.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Sister Pearl Hanka and they were accepted as read. Our regular secretary, Sister Rosalee Kostom, was at the meeting but she asked Sister Hanka to take her place at this meeting.

We were happy to have Sister Rosalee and Brother Tim Kostom return home safely and much rested from their wonderful trip to Europe for four weeks.

Treasurer Sister Mary Tilich read the financial report which was very good. Sister Tilich is always so efficient and we love her.

We, the Birthday Club Sisters, would like to apologize to the Bicentennial Cookbook Committee for omitting their names and addresses, plus telephone numbers on the last page of the cookbook.

This mistake was made on the last order of 500 books. The Cookbook Committee consists of the following: Sister Birdie Hilsher, 1215 Heights Blvd., Houston '77008, telephone 713-861-7083; Sister Louise Knapick, '7833 Wedgewood, Houston 77055, telephone '713-686-9855; and Sister Evelyn Mikolas, 633 East 12th, Houston 77008, telephone 713861-7494. If you would like another cookbook, please contact one of these sisters. They have worked

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very diligently on this committee and we are proud of our cookbook.

See! Even the Birthday Club can make a mistake!

Congratulations to the proud grandparents, Sister Della and Brother Amos Kadlecek on their new granddaughter. Parents are Brother and Sister Charles Kadlecek who have two darling boys and now this little girl. We are happy for this family and wish them much happiness.

Sister Sophie Hempel is home from the hospital and is feeling somewhat better but she is nervous and must avoid large crowds for a while. Hurry and come back and be with us as soon as you can; we miss you.

Sister Virginia Hale reported on the young widow with two little boys who we have helped in the past. One of the little boys had to have open-heart surgery but he was home doing fine. The Birthday Club Sisters donated some money to buy some pajamas and toys to try and make his days a little brighter.

Many thanks to the hostesses for August luncheons, the meals were very good. The hostesses were Sisters Evelyn Mikeska, Louise Chudej (cooking for Sue High), Rose Borelice and Imogene Lero (cooking for Margaret Bohac).

It was indeed a pleasure to have Sister Albina Hilsher visit with us for the Wednesday luncheon. Sister Albina Hilsher is the dear mother of Brothers Alfred and John Hilsher and Sisters Josephine Pflughaupt, Gladys Havemann and Ruth Martinak. Will you believe it, all of these folks are real active SPJST workers. That's great!

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Anne Green, Leddie Kadera, Rose Boreilea, Jean Doerr, Tony James, Mary Sanderson and Frances Walla. May you have many more happy birthdays.

Even the best ideas will rarely work unless you do. Many brilliant ideas have washed out simply because there just wasn't enough elbow grease and leg work put behind them.

Dates to Remember: ist Wednesday, Sept. 1 — Luncheon and game party, 10 a.m.

2nd Wednesday, Sept. 8 — Luncheon, game party and monthly meeting, 11 a.m.

All are welcome. Come and have

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Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Lodge No. 111 met on their regular monthly meeting date which is the second Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. President Jerry Tomastik presided.

New stage curtains, both back and front, have been installed and add much to the attractiveness of the hall. Paneling and ceiling tile are also being installed.

New members accepted into the lodge include: Edward Jordan, Deborah Sue Bunting, Danny Dubec, Barbara Reiger, Gerald Reiger, Sr., Paul Reiger, Kenneth Reiger, Gerald Reiger, Jr. A social will be held after the next meeting in September with food being served to the members. we hope to see all our members at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Annie Dusek Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Dear SPJST Members: Our August meeting was held Monday evening, August 11th at the home of Mrs. Lillie K. Heil.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Our picnic plans were discussed and completed. All of you are invited out with your families to have a good time. The place will be Apache Shores, 2 miles from Mansfield Dam, beginning at 2 p.m.. A complete meal will be served and there will be a small donation of $1 for each adult and 50 cents for children from 3 years to 10 years of age. The meal tickets will be sold; beer and soda pop will be included in this price of a meal.

There will also be swimming (swimwear only, no cut-offs), horseback riding, and tennis (bring balls and racquets) and other games. We will also dance to the sounds of a record player.

After we complete all the business the meeting adjourned.

A happy birthday to Mrs. Lillie K. Hejl whose birthday was August 23rd and to those who also had or will have a birthday in August.

May our life be a snowflake that leaves a mark, but not a stain.

Mary Rose Polio

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA The District VI YAD held recently in Victoria proved to be quite a success. Our congratulations to those who will advance and our thanks to those who gave so much of themselves, especially Henrietta Vanek and Evelyn Horelka.

A gift of toiletries from Lodge 32 along with a check for financial assistance' from the Supreme Lodge was presented to Mrs. Lydia Marchek this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Vanek, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Horelka, and Mr. Adolf Motal formed the delegation to visit Mrs. Marchek at the Care Inn Rest Home and presented the gifts to her.

Our Building Committee is hard at work and have several proposals to bring to the general membership when the lodge convenes in September. All members are urged to attend.

Fraternally, Robert Orsak, Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Dear Members and Friends: The monthly meeting of Lodge 35, Elk, was called to order on August 8, by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was led by Steven Dulock.

President Breitkreutz welcomed our visitors, Mrs. George Blahuta, Mrs. Ebbe, McManus, Mrs. Norman Nafus, Mrs. Mary Wasek, Mrs. Clara Vanek, Calvin Sehmedthorst, and Adele M. Nierenz.

Brother Albert Banik read the minutes of the July meeting which were approved as read.

Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., gave the treasurer's report which was also approved as read.

Youth Leader Sister Rosemarie Banik, gave the youth club report. She told of going to Ennis on July 31 for the District III Royalty contest. The day went well, with the exception of the bus giving us a little scare in Corsicana.

We did make it just fine though and were very proud of Charlotte Banik for winning. She is our new Di:Strict III queen and Honey Brown is her duchess. They will go to Academy in September to compete for the state title. We wish them the best of luck.

Sister Banik also reported that the club had planned a swimming party for one last dip before the

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The kitchen chairman, Sister Ruby Pavelka., the refreshment chairman, Brother Johnny Stuck1 Y, and the entertainment chairman, Brother Eugene Pavelka all gave very good reports.

Accepted into membership were: Scott Wesley Morgan, Thomas McArthur Pennington, Bradley K. Wells, and Edward Fred Zacharias.

We had one with additional coverage, Timothy H. Hurst.

We, at Lodge 35, were with mixed emotions to hear that our neighbor lodge, Lodge 128, Mart, was dissolving. This lodge has been in existence for many, many years.

I'm not really aware of exactly how long, but we are proud that many of their members decided to join us here at Elk. We welcome you and invite you to come and join with ' us in all of our activities.

Brother Louis Jurecka, the president of Lodge 128, spoke and thanked Elk for accepting them into our lodge.

Under old business, Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., spokesman for the Scholarship Comm., awarded the scholarship to Denise Banik, who will be entering MCC this fall.

Under new business it was accepted that a history of Lodge 128, Mart, be prepared and have a plaque made commemorating this lodge. It will be placed in our hall so that its memory will not be completely forgotten.

The pictures of the queen and duchess were ok'ed.

Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., was given permission to purchase a check-protector to aid him in his treasurer's duties.

Names submitted for the position of sales representative were: Sister Mary Wasek, who transferred from Mart, and Sister Inez Zalman. At the same time Brother Rudolph Zalman resigned his position as sales representative.

Brother Dan Pechacek, representing the Hallsburg Volunteer Fire Dept. spoke to us pertaining to the fish fry and dance they are planning on August 29 for their fund-raising project.

The August birthdays honored were: Sisters Barbara Pavelka, Lana Steinke, Dorothy Banik, and Brothers Mark Wood and Ernest Clemons. Hope you all have many,

many more.

The premium refund checks were distributed. The door prizes were won by Missy Steinke, youth, and Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., adult.

Sister Rosie Wood reported that little Ashley Lehrmann had been in the hospital for minor surgery but was at home and doing fine.

Sister Dorothy Banik of the Special Entertainment Committee announced that following the meeting some games had been planned for the members to take part in.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

After the meeting everyone enjoyed the games, the food, and the fellowship.

This is all I have to report for this month and I hope to see all of you at the next meeting on Sept.

12th. Don't forget.

Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: The August meeting was called to order by President Louis Hanus at 7:30 p.m. on August 9th, 1976.

Brother Gary Ermis presented the colors and led the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

It was reported that the following brothers and sisters passed away since the previous meeting: E. Joe Busek, Await Jester and Doris Alford. The members stood in respect of our departed members.

The minutes of the meeting for the month of July were read and approved by the membership.

Correspondence was acknowledged from Sister Augustine Winkler.

Sister Becky Miksch and Barbara Ann Nona were reported on the sick list.

President Hanus urged the members to attend Czech Day and also to wear their Czech costumes.

Initiation of new members took place at the direction of President Hanus. Sister Mary Tilich registered the new members and those initiated were: Brother and Sister Fred Schneider and Brother and Sister William Frank.

Youth Leader Ruth Duncan announced past and upcoming youth activities. She reported that camp

was very successful and enjoyed by all. District YAD was held August 1. Mark Wahlberg and Carla Adams will represent Lodge No. 88 and District V at State Royalty, Bobby Allbritton was awarded Junior of the Year and Linda Wehring was awarded Teenager of the Year.

Sister Ruth Duncan was awarded Youth Leader of the Year.

Favorable financial reports were presented on behalf of the various committees.

Entertainment Committee Chairman Harley Cox announced the up- , coming activities at the lodge and encouraged all to participate. A request was made for the donation of pastries on Homecoming Day, Sunday, August 15.

For the Dramatic Club, Sister Naomi Kostom announced that a Czech and English play will be presented later in the year.

District Director A. L. Hilsher thanked the members for their kind remembrances during his recent illness. He reported that the business of the Supreme Lodge is progressing well District Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg reported on camp and thanked President Hanus for attending as a surprise guest. Brother Wahlberg reported that Lodge No. 88 will be well represented at state activities this year.

At that time, President Hanus recognized a visitor, Mrs. Albina Hilsher.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the following Brothers and Sisters: Nancy Evetts, Faye Evetts, Joe Fusig, Kathryn Mikeska, E. J. Slanine, Anne Green, Menora Bristik, Aggie Beard, Marcell Malak, Roselee Gleason, Marie Saunders, Dinah Rivers, Chris Kucera, Margaret Migl, Richard Bily, Edna Wehring, Marguerite Rice, Carol Goedeke, Ronald Lynn Hey mann, Donald Gene Havemann, Mary E. Sanderson, Debbie Bulen, Johnnie Hoffman, Dorothy Othold, Marie Stayton, Jerry Poston, Betty Poston, Noel Kennedy, Jeff Elzner, Vernon Hegwood, Barbara Ann Nona, Robert Wayne Nona, Shirley Mynar, Elmer S. Russell and Diana Markuson, Refreshments following the meeting were donated by Brother and Sister Ed Zalmanek. The door prize winners were Sisters Dorothy Pflughaupt and Evelyn Mikolas and Brother Bill Malak. The meeting

adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Fraternally, Frances E. Vala Secretary - SPJ ST --LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members, Our lodge held its annual Family Day Sunday, August 8th, at the American Legion Hall in Hanetts%dile. A large attendance was present for the noon meal consisting of barbecued beef brisket and the trimmings. After the welcome by lodge president Brother Frank Zabransky, the noon prayer was said by Annie Zabransky.

A big "thank you" to everyone who helped to make the day so successful. Especially to the various committees and ladies of the lodge who donated peaches, pickles, cakes, etc.

Following the noon meal, the monthly meeting was held with President Zabransky presiding. The pledge to the flag was led by the youth club and then everyone joined in singing "America the Beautiful" in honor of the bicentennial of our nation. President Zabransky then read the preamble of the SPJST. Visitors included District VI Director Matt Vanek.

Brother Charles Holy read the list of the 50-year, and over, members.

Due to Secretary Erwin Holy working at the barbecue pit, Vice President Helen Zak took the minutes of the meeting. Reading of the July minutes was dispensed with.

District VI Director Matt Vanek gave an interesting and informative talk to those present. We enjoyed having Brother Vanek with us.

The Mayor of Hallettsville and his family were present. Mayor Brother Robert Kubena spoke briefly to the assembled lodge members.

Due to other activities on the 2nd Sunday in September, our next meetina will be held on the third Sunday of September — the 19th — at the Grant Building.

President Zabransky then thanked everyone who helped with Family Day, including the workers who made the barbecue, worked in the kitchen, got the refreshments, tickets, and the ladies who donated the delicious food. Many thanks to everyone.

Youth Club Leader Helen Zabransky gave her r e p or t on the Youth Club. She was very happy to announce that our youth club was named No. 1 YC in District VI at the District VI YAD held in Victoria at the Community Center with the Hallettsville and Victoria Youth Clubs as hosts.

All the youth worked hard to achieve this honor, along with Youth Leader Helen Zabransky, Asst. Youth Leader Marlyn Sevcik, and the parents and grandparents who encouraged the youth and brought them to the meetings and otjher activities; also the lodge members who supported the youth in their projects. Congratulations to our youth club and their leaders.

We are very proud of you! Sister Zabransky also announced the other winners at the YAD. Our Senior Group Talent won 2nd place. Annie Zabransky, our queen candidate, was selected as 1st runnerup, and Youth. Leader Helen Zabransky received 3rd place as Youth Leader of the Year. Several of our youth are going to state which will be held in Temple August 29th. Those include Annie Zabransky—Individual Talent and Handicraft, Mark Sevcik—Constructed Items, Arlene Zak—Home Arts, Kim Drozd—Hobby Kits, and Melissa Holy—Home Arts. The best of luck to all of you at state. Also participating and placing either 2nd or 3rd were Laurie Chudej, Tommy Holy, Jean Zak, janell Chudej, Annie Zabransky, and Kathy Zak. Sister Zabransky announced that following the meeting the talent entries to the YAD would be performed, also that the youth wpuld have entertainment after the meeting.

Refund checks were given out and the meeting adjourned.

Annie Zabransky thanked everyone who helped our youth club reach its goal as number one in District VI. Then Annie presented her first place talent selection to the lodge. It was followed by the Senior Group Talent dance routine to the '50s hit, "Rock Around the Clock." Both selections were enjoyed by all. The dancers were Arlene, Kathy, and Jean Zak, Laurie and Janell Chudej, Melissa Holy, Kim Drozd, and Annie Zabransky.

Youth Club President Annie Zabransky then presided over the

drawing of the winners of the club's money-making project. The lucky winners were: 1. Clock (donated by Gene's Appl.

Co.) — Alfonse Holy 2. Stuffed Pillow (donated by Mrs. Charles Galetka) — Mrs. Charles Holy 3. Picture (donated by Mrs. Frank Zabransky) — Matt Vanek 4. Soda pop — Evelyn Holy 5. 3-lb. can of shortening — Linda Mikush 6. Tide detergent -- Donnie Woytek 7. Rug (donated by Mrs. August Neubauer) — Charles Holy 8. Coffee — Frank Woytek 9. Plant (donated by Youth Leader Helen Zabransky) — Joe Rehak 10. Dishwashing liquid — Mrs. Emilie Melnar 11. 5 lbs sugar — Albert Heinzel 12. 5 lbs. flour — V. L. Rainosek She then thanked everyone who supported them.

Winners of the door prizes were: Adult -- Mrs. John Holy; Youth Jean Zak. A special door prize donated by District VI Director Matt Vanek (an SPJST necklace and tie tack) was won by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kahanek.

The afternoon was spent in playing games and in conversation.

Refreshments were served. The day was successful and fun for everyone.

Our next meeting will be Sept.

19th, at the Grant Bldg., beginning at 2 p.m. August and September birthdays will be honored. Also, door prizes will be given. Refreshments and lunch will be served.

Make your plans to attend.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter SPJST — LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge No. 135, Ennis, would like to notify all of their members that the annual dinner/social will be held on the 12th of September at the Sokol Center. The meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 2 o'clock. The meat will be furnished by the lodge.

Members who wish to attend are asked to bring a salad and a pastry. We are hoping for a large gathering.

Fraternally, Irene Christian Vice President

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12 LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Lodge 176 held its regular August meeting at the Long Point Bank, August 16th. It was called to order by President Harry Schuhmann.

The minutes and reports of the last meeting were read and approved.

We discussed buying land for our Lodge 176. We would like more members to come to the meetings and voice their opinions on this matter; so few members come to the meeting, it is a draw back for all the thingsâ&#x20AC;˘ we would like to do.

My husband and I transferred recently to this lodge and we would like to meet and know you, and have you know us.

Our lodge is hosting the District V fall meeting Oct. 3rd at Lodge 142. We would appreciate it if you members would bring cakes, pies, and other sweet goodies for this meeting because we will need your help to make this a great success. We cannot accomplish this without your help; y r. can call me at 695-4594 for In rmation.

The camp was enjoyed by everyone and all of them came back in one piece, even Harry Schuhmann.

Then he went to Lodge 88 c.n someone must have kicked (just kidding) and broke his ansle.

We hope it mends fast because we need him, too.

Fraternally yours, Rena Ordener SPJST -

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members: Our lodge meeting was well attended last Monday. It was great!

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Our Sunshine Committee reported a get-well card was sent to Brother Stanley Macik and a Sympathy card to Sister Abbde Dokopil and Doris Dokopil on the loss of a loved one.

A report was given by the Entertainment Committee chairman, youth leader, ball team, and house committee.

Welcome to our lodge is extended to Jones Talley, Laurie Kovan, Andrew Kovan, Kenneth Horak, Emily Horak, Cynthia Marshall, and Brian Marshall.

Our lodge bazaar is slated for Sept. 12th, less than a month away and plans are for the doors

to open at 11 a.m., followed by dinner at 12 consisting of sauerkraut and country sausage, potatoes, rye bread, dessert and beverage as the menu; $1.75 for adults and 75 cents for children.

The kitchen committee asked all the ladies to help by donating a pastry to be served. Donations are also being asked for to be used in various booths, gift booth, plants for the greenhouse, white elephant booth, cake walk, canned goods for country store; just about any item will be appreciated and will be used to make this day a success.

Please circle the Sunday on your calendar and plan to bring your friends and relatives and spend some time, plus money, right here at 2625 Floyd Street, your lodge home.

It's been reported that Sister Genora Rejcek really brought back money from Las Vegas and promises to spend it at the bazaar. The other members who went with her were Sister Rudy Gaiser, Linda Gaiser and Lillian Rejcek. They have not made any commitments yet.

I guess everyone has heard about Brot)%er and Sister Sid Pokladnik goin? on a week's cruise and our youti, went to Corpus Christi -- it must be great to trave and then talk about it for a long time. Every weekend I beg Randy t3 take me some nlace besides our annual pilgrim , ;e to Caddo Lake, but so far he hs.s taken us to San Antonio last month and then he flatly refused ti let me mail a card to the editor and his wife about the great time we were having.

Our dance Sept. 4th features the Vrazei Orchestra from Buckholts; don't miss this wonderful music.

The dinner at our annual picnic was delicious and as I mentioned before, the barbecue was cooked by Brother Sid Pokladnik but what I failed to mention was that he and Sister Justine donated all the meat served that day. Our sincere thanks to them.

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Members: La Salle Lodge No. 153 will hold its quarterly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at 8 p.m. at the Lolita Fire Hall. Members please try to attend.

Mrs. Wayne Wagner

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Well, our Homecoming has come and gone for another year. It was a success as always and I'd like to extend my thanks to all those who worked hard preparing the food and the lodge for the big day.

However, I don't think there were quite as many people present this year as in the past, and to those who were not there since last year's Homecoming, be sure and come back again before next year's faces and hands to help keep Homecoming. We need some aw things going. All in all, it was a good day with good friends, good food and good times. Thanks again to all those who helped make it so.

Tim and Rosalee Kostom just returned from a tour of Czechoslovakia, Vienna, Austria, Frankfurt, Germany, and returned home via Paris, France. They had a nice visit with Karl Pech from Czechoslovakia who toured the U.S. filming the Czechs of the United States for the Bicentennial. The films will be shown on TV in Czechoslovakia in the fall. Mr. Pech made the comment that our Czech museum at the Supreme Lodge in Temple was ore of the best in the United States he had seen and he wishes he could have spent more time there. He sends his best to all the nice people he met at Lodge 88 and hopes to be able to visit them again soon.

Some new Czech classes will be beginning in late September at the Spring Branch School District Center on Hammerly Street. The classes will be taught by Mr. W. E. Souchek Thursday nights, only, from 7 to 9 and it will be for beginners only. Registration fee will be $5 and tuition will be $20. For more information contact Harry Schuhmann in the evenings at 4657218.

I hope to have a report on the ceramic show by the youth in my next letter. However, there will be no letter from me next week because I will be taking off for a week of fun, sand, and sun at Matagorda, before school starts; so if you have any news for me that you would like to save, be sure and contact me anytime after Augu29th.

For the August 6th Ray Jurecka dance, Charlie and Jackie Thomp-

Wednesday, August 25, 1976 son celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary; Tommy and Aline Huffman, 38th; and Roland and Dorothy Ziese, 28th. Tommy Stepanski and Kevin Jacob celebrated their birthdays and our visitors were Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kassa from Beeville and Mr and Mrs. Raymond Price from Louisville, Kentucky. I hope everyone had a great time and you come to another of our dances real soon.

Don't forget that State Youth Achievement Day is in Temple again this year and the youth need your support. They have worked hard since last YAD to perfect their routine, craft or project.

They heed to know that the adults are behind them so please do your best to be in Temple Sunday, August 29th.

PLEASE NOTE: I wish to correct the 4th paragraph of my letter in the August 18, 1976 issue in column 3, page 9, to read as follows: There was also a new policy adopted that will somewhat make up for the rise in dance ticket prices. Ten FREE dance tickets will be given away each Saturday night at our, dances, to be redeemed within 60 days after being given out.

They are good only at the regular Friday and Saturday dances within the 60-day period.

Don't forget that the tickets for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra dance go on sale the next day, August 30th, and will be $7.50 per person.

Be sure and get your tickets as soon as they go an sale, because Sept. 25th will be here sooner than you can say, "That's a real zoot suit, man."

Here's the lineup for the next two weeks: Thursday, Aug. 26 — Supper 5:30 to 8; social games, 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 27 — Formal to semi-formal dance to Nick Navarro's music.

Saturday, Aug. 28 — The Texas Dutchmen Sunday, Aug. 29 — State YAD at Temple High School Monday, Aug. 30 — Tickets go on sale for the Tommy Dorsey Orch. dance on Sept. 25th.

Wednesday, Sept. 1 — Birthday Club Sisters' card party and games, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 2 — Social night, supper 5:30 to & p.m.; games begin at 8 p.m.

13 Don't forget that breakfast is served in the dining room after our Friday and Saturday night dances and dance reservations are taken only Monday through Friday, from 9 till 5.

Well, that's about it for this week. Remember, that there will not be a letter from me next week, so until I'm back; everyone take care and don't take any wooden nickles.

Fraternally, Susan Schenburn SPJST

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members: This is to notify all of you that because of the Labor Day weekend, we will hold our next lodge meeting Friday, Sept. 10th, 1976, at 8 p.m. There will be a drawing for four door prizes and refreshments will be served.

Please start attending your lodge meetings. Thank you.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Havran Secretary SPJST -

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH and FRIEND SHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: I have a bad writing hand so I will make this short.

We were sorry to have to cancel our August Friendship Club meeting, due to floor work being done, but our next meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at 10:30 a.m. and a covered dish luncheon.

Our lodge monthly meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 12th, at 3 p.m.

We extend our congratulations to Brother and Sister Johnny and* Lucille Kret who are the proud grandparents of a new granddaughter, Kara Grace Kret, who was adopted by their son, Tim, and his wife, Jane Ann. We also extend our congratulations to Brother and Sister Charles and Georgia Simek on the arrival of their son, Christopher Kyle on August 15th.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Brother H. L. Bostick and family on the loss of his wife, Sister Edra Faye Bostick.

Our Country-Western Dance was a big success and Jerry Max Lane will be back Saturday, Sept. 4th.

Also, mark your calendar for a dance with Pete Robinson's Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 2nd.

We would like to thank all the

sisters and brothers who helped in any way with our very busy week with the Sokol Course held here last week.

A donation was made by Henrietta Milan of $100.00. Your gift is greatly appreciated.

So until . . . Keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey SPJST —

LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST The members of Lodge No. 176 would like to thank all the officers and members of Lodge No. 142 for letting us host the District V fall meeting at your lodge. This is true fraternalism.

We would like to invite all members and guests.

Fraternally, Harry Schuhmann SPJST

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Receipt of contribution of $10 to the Memorial Fund in memory of Brother Stanley Elzner, Sr., from Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kelly is gratefully acknowledged.

Also, a donation, in the amount of $50 from the family and relatives of Brother Stanley Elzner, Sr., has been contributed to the Memorial Fund in his memory and is gratefully acknowledged: Donated by Mrs. Lottie Ramey, Mrs. Agnes Burge, Mrs. Annie Spencer, Joe Elzner, Tom Elzner, Pete Elzner, Emil Elzner, Jerry Elzner, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kubin, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elzner, Jr. Fraternally, Harriette Allison - SPJST MARTINEK REUNION AUG. 29th Descendants of Frank and Annie Martinek will meet at KC Hall in Ennis, at 11 a.m., Sunday, August 29th for their family reunion. Dinner will be served at 12:30. Each family is asked to bring enough food for their family.

All family tree posters will be on display at this time.

All family tree posters will be on display at this time. All children of the late Frank and Mary Spaniel, Annie and the late Frank W. Martinek, the late Barbara and Joe Vlk, the late Tonle and Charlie Jaresh, Annie and the late Frank Hejny, Mary and the late John Martinek, Betty and the late Charlie Martinek, Jim and Bessie Martinek.

14 Come and join the family on this reunion day.

Fraternally, Milton Martinek SPJST

HLAVATY FAMILY REUNION HELD AUGUST 1st The children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Josef and Veronika Hlavaty held their first reunion Sunday, August 1st at the SPJST Lodge No. 81, in Needville.

The direct descendants are daughters, Mrs. Stephanie Hlavaty Walzel, Miss Bessie Hlavaty, Mrs. Emily Hlavaty Kolaja, Mrs. Cecilia Hlavaty Turner, Mrs. Martha Hlavaty Stephens, and a son, Mr. John Hlavaty.

A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings was served to about 70 guests. Out-of-town guests arrived from Bryan, Somerville, Houston, Beasley, Baytown, Rosenberg, and Westbury.

There was quite a bit of reminiscing and much visiting with each other because some of them saw each other for the first time. Many pictures were taken to hold this day in remembrance by all.

In departing, all reported a wonderful time and many were asking for another reunion soon.

Much credit for this beautiful occasion goes to the sponsors, Mr. Donald Johnson of, Houston and his mother, and Mrs. Martha Hlavaty Stephens of Bryan.

Mrs. Emily Kolaja SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; REMINDER OF CZECH CLASSES AT TEMPLE JUNIOR COLLEGE Registration for all Evening Division classes at Temple Junior College will be on Thursday, August 26th, between 5:30 and 8 p.m. in the. Fine Arts Bldg.

Among the many courses being offered is Czech 1712, Beginners Czech I, which is scheduled to be taught on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:50 p.m.

Anyone interested in other Czech classes offered by TJC should contact the Director of Admissions and Records, Temple Junior College, Temple, Texas 76501 (817773-9961).

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CZECH CLASSES AT SPRING BRANCH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dear SPJST Members, After many hours of planning, it has been decided to offer a course in Czech at Spring Branch Com-

munity College, Spring Branch, Tx. Mr. Harry Schuhmann, President of Lodge 176 and A. J. Blaha, President of the Texas Association of Czech Students were very helpful in formulating the plans of study.

The course will follow the same form as is used at Alvin and San Jacinto Colleges. We shall all be watching this new offering. Anyone who is interested, who has a Czechoslovak background, or who just wishes to learn more about the Czech people and language is invited to join the group.

There has been an accelerated movement in the study of the Czech language in recent years.

Ours is a language in use by our ancestors which received a tremendous revival during the King Charles IV period. We point with pride at the first large university of Europe begun in Prague during the mid-fourteenth century.

May we again ask for your support and encouragement in our efforts to perpetuate Czech.

Registration and classes begin Sept. 23 for a term of 14 weeks each Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

Na shledanou, W. E. Souchek, Czech Instructor

FEATURES BROTHER FRANK F. MICHNA OUTLIVES POLICY Brother Frank F. Michna, formerly of Flatonia and presently residing in a Shiner nursing home, attained the grand age of 96 this oast April the 6th and thus became the 29th person in the history of the SPJST to outlive the actuarial table on his life insurance policy with the SPJST. (This information is delayed; Sister Theresa Filipp and Sister Marie Bakluda were the 30th and 31st persons, respectively, to attain the age of 96.)

Brother Frank F. Michna was born on April 6th, 1880, in Lavaca County, the son of Joseph and Petrolina Michna. He lived all of his life in Texas. In 1918 he married the former Laura Ifurbner. The couple had no children. Brother Michna operated a shoe shop in Flatonia for many years. His wife passed away in 1969, whereupon he move to Shiner to live with a sis-

BROTHER FRANK E. MICHNA ter, Sophia Michna. When he became ill in 1974 he took up residence in the Trinity Lutheran Nursing Home in Shiner, where he presently resides.

Brother Michna has two brothers living, James in a nursing home in Wills Point and Anton in Yoakum; three sisters, Mrs. J. R..

Mikesh, Mrs. Frank Cervenka and Miss Sophia Michna, all residents of Shiner.

(The enclosed picture was taken of Brother Michna a good many years ago, and was loaned to us by his sister, Miss Sophia Michna.)

Brother Mithna is a long-time member of Lodge No. 31, Pokrok Slovanu in Yoakum. The membership of Lodge No. 31 and the entire SPJST salute Brother Michna on his recent birthday and wish him well.

(Information courte'sy Miss Sophia Michna and the Supreme Lodge PR Office.)

SPJST

PICTURES FROM OUR XXIInd CONVENTION Dear Members: I am sending another group of pictures to the editor for publication from the recent convention.

All of this week's pictures pertain to the Tuesday Evening Fraternal Spectacular. (I am sorry I didn't get any pictures in last week's issue as promised, but the time simply ran out on me and before I knew it the week was gone.)

Our State Youth Director, Sister Dorothy Massey, presided at the Fraternal Spectacular on Tuesday evening, which was held in Chish-

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SCENES FROM THE XXIInd MST CONVENTION

Tuesday Evening Fraternal Spectacular. Before the performance by the young people got under way, the audience was entertained by the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Bro. Sid Pokladnik.

The group played before and in between the youth numbers. Here we see a portion of the audience listening attentively to the approximately 35 musicians in the group. A better face-on picture appeared in the convention issue of the Vestnik. For a listing of the numbers played by the group, see accompanying article.

(All Convention photos by Glenn Psencik The first number in the Fraternal Spectacular was presented by the Banik Sisters, vocal trio, who are from Lodge 35, Elk. The girls are, L to R, Cynthia, Denise, and Charlotte. The girls sang "Moonlight and Roses" and "Me and My Shadow" and were accompanied by Mike Archer on the piano and Wayne Sula on the drums.

This is another view showing a portion of the Concert Orchestra and the audience on Tuesday night. ohn Hall, on the opposite side of the ConventiOn Center from where the convention itself was being held.

We were honored to have the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra provide incidental music prior to and during the performance by the young people. Brother Sid Pokladnik, the director, and his group+ of musicians provided the right background for all the performers and their presentation was enjoyed by all those present. I had asked Brother Pokladnik for a list of the numbers that the band played that evening and they are as follows: 1. Sokolsk§ pochod — Sokol march arr. by K. Bchtner 2. March From Tanniiauser — by

Richard Wagner; arr. by Chas. J. Roberts 3. Ruzovy kvet — Waltz by Antonin BoroviCka 4. RAdostn4 mladi — by Antonin 13oroviCka 5. Tales From The Vienna Woods — by Johann Strauss, arr. by J. S. Zgme&ik 6. Tetinsk6. — arr. by Josef Poncar 7. KdYZ jsem sel od vas — Waltz

by A. Pechar 8. Koline, Koline — March by Fr. Kmoch 9. American National Airs — Compiled by J. S. Zo.me6nik During the final selection all of the participants in the program were massed onstage in an impres-

sive array of talent and colorful costumes. * The numbers on the program were as follows: Vocal Trio — The Banik Sisters, Lodge 35, Elk — "Moonlight and Roses" and "Me and My Shadow" acc. by Mike Archer (piano) and Wayne Sula (drums) Tap Dance — Rita Kamas, Lodge 130, Dallas — "Who" Dance Group — Lodge 154, Fort Worth —'"Hoe Down" — (Medley of American Country Folk Classics as recorded by the Boston Pops Orch.) Cynthia Hardee, Pain Smith, Paula Smith, Debbie Kratz, Debbie Johnston, Leah Hall, Perry Harrington, Terri Truly, Shelby Lee, Carmen Quaintanee, Katy Henson, Kim Burton, Rome Milan, Gary Martin, Kenny Goss, Matt Durbin, Mike Jutras, Bruce Gilby, Brad Durham, and Ricky Pitts. Choreographer, Mary Jean Stoeppleman, and special effects, Jerry and Henrietta Milan.

Pianist — Richard Urbis, Lodge

Pianist Richard Urbis, of Lodge 117 in Robstown and student at Julliard School of Music in New York City, played the Eleventh Hungarian Rhapsody by Franz Liszt and received a standing ovation. The audience returned him to the piano for an encore.

117, Robstown — Student at Julliard School of Music, New York City. "Eleventh Hungarian Rhapsody" by Franz Liszt Soft Shoe Tap Becky Mendoza, Lodge 88, Houston --- "The Glove" Square Dancers — Jody Bobalik, Carn Smith, Susan Hafner, Kenneth Erwin, Kevin Lorneson, Stephen Parrish, and Bill Erwin. Calle'r Jack Baker.

Alternate dancers: Linda Simpson and Randy Flasowski) Lodge 74, Lovelady, all residents of Crockett.

Vocal Solo — Bobby Heiman, Lodge 139, Danbury — "Country Boy" and "Follow Me," ace. by Jimmy Motis (bass guitar) and Wayne Sula (drums).

Beseda Dance Group — Slovakian Beseda (Slovenska Beseda) — Cindy Horak, Paul Pokladnik, Jerry Manak, Cherri Petr, Larry Sadecky, Debbie Beca,n, Randy Petr, Vicki Petr, (Alt: Gene Sims); Anne Oates, Eddie Oates, Rita Kamas, Rome Milan, Carol Kamas, Jimmie Strunc, Michelle Pokladnik, Greg Pugh (alt: Mary Ann

Solo performers also included, L to R, Becky Mendoza of Lodge 88, Houston. Bobby Heiman of Lodge 139, Danbury, and a tap number by Rita Kamas of Lodge 130, Dallas. Becky did a soft shoe tap to "The Glover Bobby Heiman sang and accompanied himself on the numbers, "Country Boy" and "Follow Me." He was assisted by Wayne Sula on the drums and Jimmy Motis on the bass guitar. Bobby also plays and sings with Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen. Rita did her tap to the number, "Who."

Another number featured the square dancers of Lodge 74, Lovelady, all residents of Crockett. They call themselves "The Yellow Rockets." (For a listing of the dancers, see accompanying article.)

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Duren and David Hlavenka). Instructors: Bob and Helen Oates and Ed, Mildred and Carol Kaxnas. The dancers were from Lodges 84 and 130 in Dallas, 154 in Fort Worth, and 25 Ennis.

On behalf of the Sup,reme Lodge and all the delgates to the convention I want to express our sincere appreciation to all those who participated. As was announced prior to their performance, there was no competition, no scoring, no prizes and no rewards as such, except that each individual and group was given plaques of appreciation. We also thank those parents and/or chaperones who assisted us in having their sons and daughters present that night; some of them drove considerable distance's. This was the first time that a program of this nature was presented at one of our conventions and I am convinced that the idea and performances met with the unanimous approval of all those in attendance. Earlier in the planning of the convention it was thought that an evening spotlighting some of our young people would be a nice departure from the past precedent of another dance or social for the delegates.

We regret that we did not get the names of the participants in the order in which they appear on the pictures; there simply wasn't enough time that evening, and we regret that we could not identify everyone in each picture.

In future issues, we will publish pictures of the Wednesday morning Miss SPJST Talent presentations and the Wednesday Evening Banquet and program festivitics. After that we will show scenes from the last day of the convention — elections, etc., etc.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris SPJST -

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar August 29, 1976 — State YAD, Temple High School September 25, 1976 — State Royalty at Lodge 177, Academy; music by The Litt'l Fishermen of New Braunfels and South Texas, playing old-time and modern music.

Dante group from Lodge. 154, Fort Worth, who performed the Down" acrobatic dance number to a medley of American Country Folk Classics. (Listing of names in accompanying article.)

Slovakian Beseda was danced by the young people in this and the next picture. The performers are from Lodges 84 and 130 in Dallas, 154 in Fort Worth, and 25, Ennis. (Listing in accompanying articles.)

No admission charge. (Other details will be published soon.)

-SPJST-

The State Youth Director From

STATE YAD — SUNDAY, AUG. 29, 1976 — TEMPLE HIGH SCHOOL TO: All Concerned This year's State Youth Achievement Day (Talent, Arts and Crafts, Beseda) promises to be another big day and milestone in the history of the Youth Department of the

SPJST. It should also beone' of the best we have ever had.

If you are a contestant in anything, be sure that you register in time or are in line before registration time is over. We are allowing more time for registration this year, but your cooperation is necessary because the people in charge of registration must then move on to other jobs. The schedule for this day follows this report.)

Please do not take your craft to the display area until after you register. The lobby for the display is rather spacious where you will be able to wait with your craft until

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you are able to register. If you have a large craft or several crafts to enter, get your relatives or friends to help you ahead of time Contestants in talent are asked to announce their own selections, but NOT their names, lodges, or districts. Remember, that microphone will not hurt you so step right up so that you can be heard.

We hope you and your club and your district are represented at this State YAD. Do not let them down. If you can't come, be sure to inform your DYC' so that your alternate or second place winner may represent your district.

See you at Temple High School on August 29th. It is situated on North 31st Street, which runs parallel to IH 35. Traveling north or south, take the Temple (or Adams St.) exit and go north at the first traffic light, which is 31st Street.

The building is a large modern brick structure, very prominent and easy to find. There is a hUge parking lot adjoining.

There are motels in the Temple area offering nice accommodations if you plan to stay overnight either before or after the State YAD. While we are thinking about it, be making plans for the State Royalty Competition at Lodge 177 in Academy on Saturday, Septem ber 25th STATE YAD SCHEDULE CRAFTS -- TALENT — BESEDA TEMPLE HS AUDITORIUM SUNDAY, AUG. 29, 1976 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. — Contestants Register (Those in line to register at 11:30 may still register) 11 to 12:30 -- Noon Meal (catered; $2.00 per plate for adults; children 10 years of age and under $1.25 per plate) 12:30 — Welcome and Introductions

by State Youth Director 12:45 — Beseda Competition, followed by — —Individual Talent Competition Group Talent Competition (Applause permitted during all competition) Contestants will announce their own selections.

Beseda Award Talent Awards Craft Awards Presentation of State Point Winners Presentation of $500 Scholarship Breaks will be spaced according to number of participants in contest.

SYD Dorothy Massey is shown with the top three posters at the convention for Lodges No 58 Hungerford, 130 Dallas, and 47 Seaton. First place was awarded to Lodge No. 58 Hungerford, center, second to Lodge 130 Dallas, right, and third place went to Lodge 47 Seaton, on the left.

Just before the performers went onstage, there was some impromptu dancing backstage to the music of the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra.

L to R, Jimmy Strunc and Rita Kamas, Ed Kontos and Mary Ann Duron on the right, and Mildred Kamas and Arnold Vrla, foreground.

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ners, Sr. Div., 13-17 w/trophies) (1st Place, Talent, Ind. 6-9 w/trophies) (1st Place, Talent, Ind. all on 10-12w/trophy) 1 plc (1st Place, Talent, Ind. 13-14 w/trophy) (1st Place, Talent, Ind. 15-17 w/trophy) 1 pie (1st Place, Junior Group Talent Winners) 1 pic (1st Place, Senior Group Talent Winners) :P.11117

From The District Youth Counselors This shows most or all of the young performers gathered onstage at the conclusion of the Tuesday Night Fraternal See( tacular.

After the Fraternal Spectacular was over, the, delegates and guests moved to the other side of the Convention Center to the south end, of the Brazos Room for dancing to the music of Jerry Hais/er and The Melody Five. Personnel in the band are L to R, Gerald Mathis, Dewey Wofford, Alice Sulak, Tony Chudej, Jerry Heisler, and his father Bob Heisler. A good time was had by all.

Important reminder to all: Please, read or re-read all rules concern ing all competition. Refer to the current rule book (Revised June 1, 1976).

We plan to be finished by 4:45 p.m. We ask your cooperation. See you in Temple on Auguss 29th!

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President and Head of the Youth Department (Mrs.) Dorothy Massey State Youth Director * * PLEASE NOTE: The following pictures will be taken at the State YAD at Temple HS on August 29th.

Please make yourselves available for these pictures. If you leave, you

won't be in the proper picture.

1 pic ($500 scholarship winner w/plaque) 1 pic (all participants massed onstage) 1 pic (1st Place Beseda dancers, w/trophy) 1 pie (Youth Club of the Year w/leader) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all members as a group (Youth Leader of the Year w/plaque) 1 pie (Teenager of the Year w/plaque) (Junior of the Year w/plaque) 1 pic (Ten 1st Place Craft Winners, Jr. Div., 6-12 w/trophies) 1 plc (Ten 1st Place Craft Win-

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DISTRICT IV YAD RESULTS August 8th, 1976 was an exciting day for the youth of District IV. Some 20 youth members participated with 69 items in crafts, 7 in individual talent, 2 groups in junior talent division, 2 queen candidates, 2 duchesses and one king candidate which is very good for the distance that some of these youngsters travel. Can you imagine driving your child 215 mile's to a contest? But that's how it is in District IV! First of all, I want to thank everyone for helping and coming to make this YAD a success because it takes all of us to work in harmony and this, I think, we proved Sunday, August 8th. Everything just worked out like a top, we were ready to start at 2:30 p.m. and through at 5 p.m.

Here is a list of some of the youth leaders who helped: Angeline Kristinek, Patsy Sosolik, Lillie Ptacek, Assistant Leaders Pat Lawrence and Lois Macha, Assistant YC Henrietta Pavliska, Parents Alice Orsak, Mary Hood, Fredda Kristinek, Ailene Heisler and Jean Kveton. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Broz (Dist. IV director), and Mr. and Mr. Arthur Lisso (Dist. IV president).

I am so glad that many of you were interested in our youth program to attend. Cheryl Pelzel, we were glad that you could make it and crown the 1976 Queen. Thanks for coming.

I have such good cooperation with all the youth programs that it is a joy to work with the youth of District IV as youth counselor.

Everyone always shows real fraternalism, plenty of good food and

VtSTN2K r- , STRICT IV YAD HELD

:riet IV Royalty — L to R: King ['•ad Lawrence, queen Jan Kveton, Duchess Kimberly Hood.

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,of District IV YAD. L to R: District Directol SLalleg “aisler, Sister Jean Kveton, and District Presidc-ot (All YAK) pictures submitted by DYC Mary Haisler)

Talent Winners, L to R: an Haisler (10-12), Jane Kveton (15-17), and Janeece Haisler (6-9).

Tee-, Lan Winners — Front row, L to R: Nita Sosolik, Randy Sosolik, Mary Carnahan, Jena Haisler. Back: Chad Lawrence, Barbara Carnahan and Joseph Macha. a willing hand to work. I truly Special thanks again to all who appreciate it all, even though I helped in any way to make YAD a success. Jean Kveton for narratforget to mention it.

I thank all the youngsters par- ing the program, Stanley Broz for ticipating and doing such a good helping with the prizes. A job well job, and also the parents and visi- done! tors for attending District IV YAD. Participant Results Craft judges were Jean Slaggle, Individual Talent (6-9): Peggy Blankenship, and Bobbie 1st, Janeece Haisler (73) Sosolik. They did a fine job and we 2nd, Charles Haisler (73) thank you.

Individual Talent (10-12): Talent judges were Janis Brom, 1st, Jena Haisler (73) Mary Petrek and Lillie Mae Novak.

2nd, John Kveton (157) This also was no easy job. Thank 3rd, Randy Sosolik (95) You. Stanley Kristinek (157)

Individual Talent (15-17): 1st, Jane Kveton (157) Group Talent: 1st, Charles Haisler and Timmy Orsak (73) 2nd, Nita and Brenda Haisler Jena and Janeece Haisler, and Kathy Carnahan Royalty: Queen Jane Kveton (157) Duchess Kimberly Hood (157) King Chad Lawrence (77) Rosettes: (Junior) Timmy Orsak (73) (Senior) Jane Kveton (157) and Barbara Carnahan (77) (tie) Contests: Most entries -- Lodge 73 $1 prize winners: John Kveton, Jane Kveton, Kimberly Hood, Joan Sosolik and Joseph Macha CRAFTS: Pictorial Arts (6-9): 1st, Timmy Orsak (73)

WedneWay, Angust 25, 1976

craft Winners in (6-9 Croup), L II: Timmy Orsak, Kimberly flood, Charle.;

Senior (15-17) Group Craft Winners, L Kveton, Kenneth Carnahan, Joan Sosolik.

Junior fr7011 Talent Wn-,J.e r, L to It: Charles BaiSier and jimmy Orsak (73).

Rosette Winners - L to R: Senior, Jane Kvelon and Barbara Carnahan (tied for award); Junior, Timmy Orsak, 2nd, Brenda Sosolik (95) Food: 1st, Kimberly Hood (157) 2nd, Janeece Haisler (73) 3rd, Charles Haisler (73)

Science/Educational: 1st, Timmy Orsak (73) Constructed Items: 1st, Charles Haisler (73) 2nd, Janeece Haisler (73) 3rd, Kimberly Hood (157) Hobby Kits: 1st, Timmy Orsak (73) 2nd, Brenda Sosolik (95) 3rd, Charles Haisler (73) Handicraft: 1st, Timmy Orsak (73) 2nd, Janeece HaAsler (73) 3rd, Charles Haisler (73) A Pictorial Arts (10-12): 1st, Mary Carnahan (77) 2nd, Kathy Carnahan (77) 3rd, Nita Sosolik (95) Home Arts: 1st, Jena Haisler (73) 2nd, Mary Carnahan (77) Foods: 1st, Jena Haisler (73) 2nd, Nita Sosolik (95) 3rd, Stanley Kristinek (157) Science/Educational: Randy Sosolik (95) Hobby Kits: 1st, Nita. Sosolik (95) 2nd, Jena Haisler (73) 3rd, Randy Sosolik (95) Handicraft: 1st - Mary Carnahan (77) 2nd, John Kveton (157) 3rd, Jena Haisler (73) Pictorial Arts (13-14): 1st, Barbara. Carnahan (77) 2nd, Chad Lawrence (77)

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Horne Arts: 1st Barabara Carnahan (77) Foods: 2nd, Chad Lawrence (77) 1st Barabara Carnahan (77) Constructed Items: 1st, Joseph Macha (157) Hobby Kits: 1st, Joseph Macha (157) 2nd, Barbara Carnahan (77) Handicraft: Chad Lawrence (Ti) Home Arts (15-17): 1st, Jane Kveton (157) 2nd, Janet Kristinek (157) 3rd, Frank and Joan Sosolik (95) Foods: 1st, Frankie Sosolik (95) 2nd, Janet Kristinek (157) 3rd, Joan Sosolik (95) Science/Educational: Terry Carnahan (77) Constructed Items 1st, Frankie Sosolik (95) 2nd, Joan Sosolik (95) Hobby Kits: 1st Kenneth Carnahan (77) 2nd, Janet Kristinek (157) Handicraft: 1st, Janet Kristinek (157) 2nd, Kenneth Carnahan (77) 3rd, Joan Sosolik (95) Fraternally, Mary Haisler, DYC District IV - SPJST -

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From The Lodge Youth Leader.

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, Our youth club had its meeting Wednesday, August 11th. There were quite a few absent due to football practice.

For our July social the youth decided to have an ice cream party, which was after the August meeting, so, for our August social, we decided to have a party at the lodge, August 17th.

Camp was a real success for District II. Everyone looked as though they enjoyed it. I want to say that if you plan on attending camp next year, you have to, attend a majority of the meetings, and be on time. Also let's try and make some points this year State YAD will be Sunday. August 29th at Temple High School.

Clayton Cabla will be the only one participating from our youth club.

Also, State Royalty will be Saturday, Sept 25th at Lodge 177, Academy. Celebrating birthdays in the month of August from our youth club is Clayton Cabla and we wish you a happy birthday, Clayton.

Our next meeting will be Sept.

8th, at 8 p.m. See you then.

Fraternally, La Verne Cabla (8-16-76) Youth Leader â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SPJST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members and Readers, The youth club held their regular monthly meeting Sunday, August 15th. There were 26 members, 3 visitors and 6 adults present. I am very proud of our attendance.

It really makes me feel as if you appreciate the things Mrs. Spitzenberger and I, as well as everyone else are doing for you.

I would like to take this time to let our members know just what a fine group of youth we have here at Lodge 13. Everyone who was at our SPJST picnic and everyone who reads the youth, letters in the Vestnik knows we made a very nice profit at our cake auction and stands that we had at the picnic.

The youth members decided to purchase a badly-needed speaker system for our lodge and give it to the mother lodge as a gift. This will

cost about $1200. We do not have quite that much money in our account but they decided this will give them a goal to work for. If anyone has any doubt that today's youth only think of themselves, this should prove otherwise. I want you to know I am proud of all of you! Rev. Henry Beseda, pastor of the Brethren Church, was our guest speaker at this meeting.

He showed slides of pictures he took in Greece.

They were very interesting. Some of the buildings that he showed were built before Christ. It is hard to believe the buildings built here just years ago are falling down and these still remain standing through wars and earthquakes.

There were statues still standing.

Thank you, Brother Henry, for showing us the slides and for the interesting talk.

We had a hayride and wiener roast last Wednesday evening. Everyone had fun. . . until the next meeting.

Fraternally, Nellene Spacek Youth Leader (3-16-76) SPJST

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members: The Youth Club held their meeting Friday, July 30th after the mother lodge meeting. The attendance was good.

District III held its Royalty July 31st at Lodge 25 in Ennis. The king and queen candidates all had good speeches. Joyce Wachsmann was the queen and her duchess was Stephanie Mynar. David Dobecka was our king and his duke was Bennie Mynar. David Dobecka is the District III king, and Bennie Mynar reigns as his duke. They represented Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

We of the youth club are very proud of you; also our queen candidate and duchess. The District III queen is Charlotte Banik and her duchess is Honey Brown of Lodge 35, Elk. Congratulations to David Dobecka and Charlotte Banik.

August 8th the lodge held their annual picnic. The youth club had a cake walk, game booth, fish pond, snow cones, milk bottle throw, and other booths. I do want to thank each one of you for donating items to the games and cake walk and also helping us in any way. Thank you so very much!

The youth club had a program at

the West Rest Haven Home August 11th. The youth club received a plaque from the rest home for coming to the rest home once a month for about four years. We sure are proud of it.

August 14th the youth club was in the West Rodeo parade.

The State YAD will be August 29th at Temple High School. We have a few first place craft winners and one talent. Best wishes to all!

The Westfest will be Sept. 4th and 5th. Our youth club will have a booth. We will need kolache, cake and all kinds of canned goods, including homemade' food and items.

Birthday celebrants for August are Delores Dobecka, Shirley Dobecka, Karen Hykel, Larry Hromadka and my assistant, Sister Rose Uptmor. Terry Hykel brought the cake. Thank you. Darrell Uptmor will bring a cake in September.

We will be seeing you Friday.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz (8-19-76) Youth Leader SPJST

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LODGE NO. 84, PALLAS August 8th, 22 members, chaperones, and guests of the Teen Club Of Lodge 84, left for Corpus Christi in two rented vans. We stopped for lunch and refills and arrived in Corpus about 4:30. We stayed in the La Quinta Inn. We unpacked and went swimming in the hotel pool.

The next day we went to Padre Island and stayed all day. The next day from '7:30 a.m. to 12, we went deep sea fishing. We caught a shark, a few stingrays, a few ribbon fish, a couple of eels, and lots of fish. Those fish which were edible we ate for supper, but before supper we returned to Padre Island for a final swim. We left the next morning at 8 o'clock.

On the way home we stopped off at Temple and went through the SPJST Museum and ate at a restaurant down the street. We also stopped in West and took a tour of the Cechoslovak Pub. Co., printers of the Vestnik. We had our pictures taken for the' Vestnik and then proceeded home arriving in Dallas at 8 p.m.

It was a fantastic trip and we would like to thank all the peo-

Wednesday, August 25, 1976 ple who made this trip possible. We all really enjoyed it.

Camille Mandak (8-14-78) Secretary SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Our last monthly meeting was held Sunday, August 8th. It was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Pattie Stanislay.

We had two visitors who were Damon and Denarla Rogers.

Mrs. Parma told us that at our September meeting our lodge will celebrate its anniversary. Our youth club will participate in a program.

The YAD talent participants will perform their talent numbers which they did at the District III YAD. August 20th our club had a backto-school party at our lodge. We had a supper of pizza and homemade ice cream. We also did some craft.

Cindy Kofnovec was recognized and congratulated by our members for coming in as District III Queen runner-up at the District III Royalty. This event was held July 31st at Lodge 25, Ennis.

We had a number of youth who brought aluminum cans to our meeting. Everyone try to remember to keep collecting them for our youth club.

Karen Shelton will bring the birthday cake for our September meeting.

Steven Stanislav (14) (8-12-76) SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON District II YAD was a big success.

Many of our youth club members brought back 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places. we are proud of them and hope they keep up the good work.

I would like to extend a big thanks to YL Caralou Allen for helping our club be Youth Club of the Year in District II. I would also like to congratulate her for receiving the 2nd place award for YL of the Year in District II. Camp came next. We were ready to have fun as soon as we arrived there. My thanks to the six chaperones from Seaton and to the youth leaders and their assistants; to Brother Frank Klinkovsky for running a well-organized camp.

Mrs. Massey was there and helped Mr. Klinkovsky. All who attended enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

The District II fall meeting was

23 held in Lovelady. The people who came on Saturday night were given a free pass to the dance. The meeting was held Sunday at 2 p.m. It was well attended although a few lodges were not represented.

A free lunch and supper were served and the food was delicious.

Music was provided during the supper and for the dance afterward. Thanks, Lodge 74, for hosting a wonderful fall meeting!

Remember State YAD, which is August 29th at Temple High School. Our next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 2nd, at 8 p.m. See you then!

(8-19-76) Katherine Morris SPJST —

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON August 13th. we held our youth club meeting. We talked about a concession stand at our lodge's celebration and charter. We will hold a special meeting to consider this.

Lynn Leonhardt (13) (8-16-76) President SPJST —

LODGE NO 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, Aug. 8th, our lodge held its annual Family Day dinner.

Thanks to everyone who helped prepare or brought food.

Before dinner our youth club held its meeting. We had perfect attendance once again and are proud to announce that we have a new member, Steve Koehne. The highlight of our meeting was the discussion of the past YAD. Several members of our youth club, along with their families, are planning to attend and participate in the upcoming State YAD in Temple on August 29th. For our charity this month we entertained at the rest home on August 18th.

After the adult meeting in the afternoon, Annie Zabransky presented her 1st place talent and the Senior Group Talent participants who placed 2nd, performed their number. All the crafts entered at YAD were on display.

On behalf of our youth club, I would like to thank everyone who supported our youth club's moneymaking projects. A big thank you also to Gene's Appliance Co. Mrs. Charles Galetka, Mrs. Frank Zabransky, Mrs. August Neubauer, and YL Helen Zabransky for donating prizes. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Once again our Family Day was

a great success.

Our next meeting is Sept. 19th.

Annie Zabransky (17) (8-19-76) President SPJST --

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Monday, July 19th, Michael and Karen Honza, Amy, Missy and Suzann Macalik, Vicki, Janet, Billy, Dennis and Nancy Martinek, Allis, Marlene and Laure Krajca, and Linda and Victor Trojacek, went to camp. On the night of our arrival, a socialization party was held. The net two days we went horsehack riding, swimming, canoeing, and held archery and crafts. On the last day we had an ecology party and then we went home. We all had fun.

On August 8th we held a picnic at Bardwell Lake. Everyone brought a sack lunch and thr club furnished drinks and watermelon. Before and after supper we went swimming.

Laure Krajca (8-16-76) Secretary SPJST --

NO. 24, CYCLONE The meeting was called to order by our president. The pledge of allegiance was said and the roll was called. The minutes were read and approved.

Visitors were Sherry, Scot, and Donald Malovets. Birthday celebrant for the month is Clayton Cable.

For an August social we decided to have a party August 17 at Flag Hall.

It seems everyone had a great time at camp this year. I did, because this was my last time to go, so I made the best of it. I wish everyone would go at least once and see just how much fun we have all together.

Remember State YAD is Sunday, August 29th, at Temple High School. My brother, Clayton, is the only participant from our youth club. State Royalty is Sept. 25th, at Lodge 177, Academy.

I wish more people could have come to Lovelady to the District II fall meeting. We cannot expect the kids to come if the parents don't take them. After all, how are they to get involved if you don't let them. See you at our next meeting, Sept. 8th at 8 p.m.

Arleen Calla (8-16-76) Reporter LODGE

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VESTNIK LODGE NO. 35, ELK

The meeting was called to order

by Randy Pavelka, who also led in reciting the pledge.

Secretary Charlotte Banik read the minutes, which were approved as read. Mark Wood gave the treasurer's report.

Old business was an expression of thanks from Denise Banik and Randy Pavelka for their graduation gift, and we rescheduled our swimming party for Wednesday, August 11th.

New business: We all wished Charlotte Banik, our Dist. 3 queen, and Honey Brown, duchess, a successful year and we hope they have fun and enjoy representing our district at the state competiton.

We had two visitors at our August meeting: Vicki Goodloe and Cathy Tierce.

Ronald Steinke won the door prize and will bring the September birthday cake.

Jodie Wilson (8-17-76) Youth Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Camp really was fun this year.

We had two extra events, and they Were archery , and canoeing. Of course, we had the usual swimming, horseback riding, outdoor sports and craft. We really enjoyed the snacks this year and swimming parties. Thanks, Mrs. Vavra and Mrs. Massey for doing such a great job at camp and the instructors for doing such a fine job of keeping us in order and teaching us to do the events properly.

Kellen Kocurek (11) (9-17-76) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX July 23rd thru 26th, ten members of Lodge 13 went to camp. We all had an enjoyable time. Everyone is looking forward to camp next year. I would like to thank everyone who made camp a success.

Sunday, July 25th Lodge 13 had its annual SPJST picnic. The youth club had two stands for our fundraising project. Then, later that afternoon, we had a cake auction which brough us a nice sum of money. Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible.

August 11th we had a hayride and about 45 people participated, including chaperones. Mr. Jatzlau and Mr. Spacek drove the tractor. We left the SPJST lodge

at 5:30 p.m. and got back at 8 p.m.

After we arrived from the hayride, we had the snacks waiting for us: hot dogs, potato chips and sodapop. Then some olf us played games. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening.

Pamela Spitzenberger (10) (8-17-76)

- SPJST LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, The monthly meeting was held August 8th.

We had two visitors, Damon and Denaria Rogers.

Just a reminder that the September meeting will be held on the 19th. We are planning a special program for our anniversary.

The youth club will have a Backto-School party, August 20th at 7 p.m. We will have a pima party and ice cream.

For all the first place District III YAD winners, be sure to come to State YAD at Temple, August 29th.

We would appreciate you coming and representing your lodge, and besides, you will have a good time'.

Vikki Nors (10) (8-12-76) Junior Reporter — SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, We will have a pizza party. After the supper we will have ice cream.

I hope to see you there.

Jeff Nors (6) (8-12-76)

SPJST — LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Readers, Our youth club of Lodge 169 participated in District I camp at Val Verde. I had a lot of fun. The activities were canoeing, archery, swimming, horseback riding and other outdoor sports. We had a party every night, a cookout Saturday night, and a folk mass Sunday evening.

I want to thank the leaders and chaperones for assisting us at camp.

Virginia Bednar (11) (8-12-78) - SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Vestnik Readers, Our second youth club meeting was called to order by President Michael Kana.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

After different things were discussed, the meeting was adjourned.

Then we worked on some craft.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Willie Goerig.

The door prizes were won by Veronica Bartos and Jeffery Goerig.

Michelle Srubar (7) (8-12-76) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Talton SPJST Youth Club members performed their talent at Garden Villa ReSt Home in El Campo, Tuesday, August 10th at 4 p.m. for the elderly grandmas and grandpas and also for the visitors at the rest home.

Karen Kahanek sang her song "Bandy the Rodeo Clown," Melissa Zboril sang "Sanantonic Stroll," Sherry Krpec played two songs on her accordion, and Lisa Priesmeyer played a song on the piano.

The age group 10-12 did a dance to "Whistle While You Work" and also the age group (13-14) did their dance for the elderly folks. The youth club members then sang "America."

I am sure the program was enjoyed by all, especially by the grandparents of the, rest home.

Melissa Zboril (11) (8-11-78) - SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Readers, I would like to thank Mr. Klinkovsky for planning such a great YAD. I did not get a first place but I am glad that I got third place and participated in it. I am glad that some of the people got first at district and I hope they get first at State YAD. I would like to thank Mr. Jerry Tomastik for letting us use the lodge.

I think that District II camp at Camp Val Verde was fun. I would like to thank the Supreme Lodge for making it possible for us to go and I hope we can go again next year. I think Mr. Klinkovsky is a good DYC. There were six chaperones from Lodge 47, Seaton: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stefka, Clarence Sodek, and Mrs. Calvin Skrabanek. Mr. Melvin Steger was my chaperone. Thank you, Mr. Steger! My dad spent the night at camp and he said he had a good time.

Josef Morris (12) (8-12-76)

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01MiL IMPISOVATELO Sestatficitf Ceskoslovenskf den v Dallas, Tx. 10. iijna 1976 Niti 36. eeskoslovensky den ph statni vYstave se bude konat 10 rij na a tadame krajany, aby se zhdastn111 teto oslavy. Kdo mate phvodni kroje, tak je prosim ()Mete a ptijd'te nam zpestrit tento vYznainnY den, Letos mame jubilejni rok nebot; take oslavujeme 200. vYrodi svobodne Amerlky a to jest zapotteb1 'vse oslavit. Matte, ze si va,tite teto zeme a ze jste hrdi na svfij esl. puvod. Hled`me, aby tento 36. vYroeni den byl ten nejlep§i a nejpelmej§i ze v§ech dnh, kterY jsme zde v Dallas kdy meli. Nezapomente a poznaete si datum na 10. rijna 1976. za tiskovy vYbor: Anetka Houdkova, Dallas, Tx. 1112J8T

KROLIEK eESlitCH ZEN V DALLAS Na'Se srpnova schnze se nam velice pekne vydakila, trebate bylo velike horko. Pritomno bylo 33 elenek a 6 hosth: sleena Vlasta eerovska z eeskoslovenska (ktera byla nav Stevou u mantelfi Bob ZvolankovYch )a panove Frank eechan, Sko tak, Bubak, Janeeka a BartoS. Velice nas nevAtevy Wily a doufame, se zase brzy pfijdou mezi nas.

Schuzi jsme zahajily jako vkly prisahou vernosti na2S1 vlajce a pak sestra Houdkova predstavila na'Si navStevu as z 6eskoslovenska a ka2cla sestra ji privitala potleskern. Pak sestra tajemnice Nemcova pfeeetla protokol z posledni schil ze, kterY byl pkijat, jak byl podan.

Sestra pokladni Bubakova nam poclala zpravu finaneni a take v.ge bylo v potadku. Sestra Vlkova (mis toptfedsedkyne) nam sdelila zpravu cestovniho fondu a to te2 by/a. potegujici. Sestra Noskova nam la, ze obdr2ela dekovne listky od

25. SRPNA 1976 KrouZku za darky a pozdravne list ky od sester Bubakove a Kebrlove.

Listky od sester Stranske a R. Kopeekove se zpravou, ze lekat jim dosud nedovoli jiti nekarn a proto nemohou prijit do schhze, as pozdeli. Take sestra Toberna nemohla prijit nebot` nohy ji delaji potige a jsou bolestne. Sestra Kozova, zasiala dopis po sve deal Frankie, ktery sestra Houdkova. preeetla. V nem 4estram Krou gku sdelila, jak velice ji v2dy pote gi ka2dY mesic ten pozdravnY listek a 2e vZdy na nas vzpomina. Take sdelila, 2e sestra Hou2viekova je nyni upoutana na Mao, cos jsme nerady sly ely.

Dekujeme sestfe Kozove za dopis a ptejerne vgem sestram hodne zdra vi.

Sestra Prikrylova sdelila, se behem Cervence dezeslala &enact listktr jako vzpominku na nas a 2e sestra Toberna ji darovala pen& =Sr obnos na zakoupeni znamek, aby mohla zas poslat pozdravne listky. Take sestra Robertsova sdelila, se cesta do San Antonia na ten Folklife Festival muses bYt zrugena, nebot` se neprihlasilo dosti elenek. Na mist°, toho ale nekoelenech jelo auty a sdellly me, ze lidu tarn bylo hodne a v ge bylo moe pekne, ac vedro bylo velike.

(To me bylo redeno za tYden po nasi schfizi).

Pak sestra Zvolankova, ukazovala pamflety od podniku Hawaii Kai v meste Arlington a ptala, se, zda by sestry se zajimaly jet tam autobusem se podivat. Take se neprihlasilo dosti elenek a tak to dopadlo. Myslim, ze je moe horko a kaZdY radeji sedi doma v chladku.

6etla jsem ye Vestniku zpravu, 2e ochotnici v Houstonu opet pfipravuji nejake Ceske divadlo a to bude az v chladnych mesicich a snad pak se da, net° Mat. Ochotnici v Houstonu si jiste zaslou2i na gi podporu ponevadi jsou jedini, kteii je g g ptes-tehrajiskdvlatoji padesat let. Mideme bYt na ne hrdi.

Zazpivaly jsme tern v srpnu rozenYm a litovaly jsme, ze tarn vgech ny nebyly itebot` sestra Sebestikova ptinesla krasne ozdobenY dort a oslavenkyne dostaly kousek. Byl pry velice dobrY. Sestra Houdkova' pripomenula sestram, 2e 17 srpna sestra Hem galova se bude doZiva,t vysokeho veltu 94 let a usneseno ji dati darek jako uznani za vge, co }Ahem let vykonala pro dobro nageho Krou2ku. Prejeme ji mnoho zdravi do dalgich let. Sestra Hem2alova je jedna ze etytech zbYvaileich zakladajicich elenek nageho spolku.

Narozeniny v zaff budou mit sestry: Schweizerova, Hamuskova,, Toberna, Blatina. Ourryova,Petrikova, Zderikova, Foitova, Malikova a Ka liehova, Sestra Bubakova a sestra Zvolankova donesly kvetiny v kveUna& jako dar nektere elence v rnesici srpnu rozene a na ge tajemnice Nerncova, obdrZela °be dve vytahnutim gtiastneho eisla. Take sestry Bartkova a Du gkova prinesly krasne kvetiny na ozdobeni sto10, za cos srdeene dekujeme.

Penaite dary do kasy daly sestra Prikrylova na ucteni pamatky zesnu leho bratra sestry Huckove, pana Ludvika Pecha. TL; zelene papirky nam dali panove Bubak a Bare tog.. Do cestovniho fondu darovala sestra Prikrylova na ucteni pamatky pana Ludvika Pecha. V gem dar cum srdeene dekujerne a va2ime si jejich prizne. Je gte se musim zminit, 2e klub mlatle2e od SPJST 130 nam daroval jednu kuchafskou Itni2 ku, za kterou te2 dekujeme neb At'astnou vYherkyni byla sestra Janeekova. Onen klub prodava kuchatske knihy a braly objednayky na ne.. VYtetek je pro dobro onoho klubu. Ptejeme mnoho aspechu.

Hostitelky pro mesic srpen byly sestry Bubakova, Hemznova, Ja neekova, M. Noskova, Urbanova a Houdkova. Dekuji sestrem za snolu praci v ptipravovani obecla a snad byly ostatni sestry spokojene s nami. Take dekujeme sestram Ozi-

V 2IIT If 1

move a M. Kopeekove za zaslanY pozdrav kdy2 nemohly bYt pritomne.

Mile sestry ,na ge priSti schfize se bude konat 2. zati a tadame Vas vgechny, abyste zase pri gly v pinem podtu. Snad jit nebude takoye horko a moina, ze nam mezitim trochu sprchne, nebot` mame velke sucho a &St' pottebujeme nutne.

Take bych prosila sestry, ktere maji narodni kroje, aby si je poinalu zase davaly do poradku, protote nag t sl. den se nam kvapem a 10. Nen zde bude, a nit se nacejeme. Tedy s chuti do toho a na shledanou ye schiizi 2. zaki Anetka Houdkova SPJST SIC! KRouZEK ZEN V ENNIS

Nag e srpnova schuze se nam pek ne y ydatila. Pritomno bylo 31 Clenek, nejvag i to potet za dlouhou dobu. Milou nav gtevu jsme dostaly, slednu Vlastu 6eroyskou z eeskoslovenska; je to pribuzna mantelil Bob ZvolankovYch. Sdelila me, ze se ji zde vSechno velice libilo, na to poCasi, ze neni zvykla na takove vedro. Dale zde byli pani Agnes Madel z Cameron, Tx. pani Ella Crome a 'nal& Shela Roberts, vnueka sestry Robertsove a take pa nove Bob Zvolanek, Joe a Vilem Houdek. Vg eehny jsme rady videly a ptijd`te zase. Take v teto schfizi jsme opet ziskaly tri nove Clenky: sestry Celesta Hrabina, ktera jest snachou sestry Hrabinove: Vivian Vrana, dcera sestry Juticove a Georgia Tupa z California, ktera se ptistehovala na farmu TupYch, kde se narodila. Na farme bude bydlet se svoji maminkou, sestreu Botenou Tupou. Srdeene sestry vitame do nageho Kroutku a pfejeme si, aby se jim u nas libilo. Timto nag, Kroutek dita 51 Clenek. Postradaly jsme ve schfizi sestry Agnes Janedka, Jagka, Parma, Novak a Likaf. Rady jsme zase uvidely sestru Kogti akovou, ktera uz del gi das nebyla ye schilzi. Nemocne byly hlagone d ye sestry: Annastazie Jurdik, ktera stravila tYden v nemocnici, kdy i onemoenela na srdce a Bettie Martigakove,, podstoupila operaci na nohu. Obe jsou zase doma a pane se uzdiravuji; cot jim ze srdce pfejeme. Milou na y Yti ze San Clemente, Cal. Mela-W sestra Antonie Novakova, k prijela dcera, pani Ella Shwindt a rnuk Yindrich, ktefi pfljeli se potRit s maminkou a bablekou a

se syYmi bratry Joe a Frank Novak. Lekee jedenadvacita — Lesson 21 Pan Jim Pavelka daroval penalThe Seven Cases -- Sedm pat% ty dar do nail pokiadny k ucteni What is a case? pamatky zesnule pani Boteny Val A case is the form which shows dikove ,za cot srdedne dekujeme. the function of a noun, adjective, VSechny na ge kuchalske knihy jsme or pronoun, in the sentence, and Its vyprodaly a je gte byla poptavka po relation to other words in the nich, tak sestra predsedkyne Mary sentence. There are seven such A. Latnovska, objednala sto dal- cases in the Czech language. g ich kuchatskYch knih, ktere obdr1. NOMINATIVE, or subject case: time v mesici zaki. Kdyt by si ne prvni pad — answers the questions: kilo prat vlastnit nail kucharskou KDO — who? is the doer of, or sub knihu, tak ji rady zaSleme; cena jected to, some action?); CO je $2.50 a pogtovne. what? (lifeless object or event is Prog ila se deka pro sestru Anet- something said about?) ku Houdkovou. PenetitYm darkem Ex.: KDO tam chodi? Karel tam do nag i kasy prispely panove Zvo- jde. Here Karel is in the nom. lanek, Vilem a Joe Houdek. Diky! case. Co se tam deje? Schfize se Narozeniny v srpnu maji sestry tam kona. Here schtize is in the Mullins, Valek, TupY, Zvolanek a nom. case.

Mary Novak. Ptejeme sestram vie GENITIVE Case — drub* pad, dobre do dal gich let.

Sestra Kopeekova odleti zadatkem has a function similar to the Enzail do Kalifornie a bude tam hos glish possessive ease, (my friend's podairit se svYmi vnuky, net se vrati house, or the house of my friend). rodite, pan a. pani Jerry Kopeeko- The genitive has acquired a wide range of meaning besides the basic vYch a dcera Paulinka ze sense of BELONGING. It answers t'astnY na g Prejeme peknY valet a the questions: t eho? of what? ti? vrat dom0. whose?

Mile sestry, na ge ptig ti schtize se bude konat 9. zati, Doufam, ze buEx.: Z Ceho je to vyrabine? Ze deme miti zase velkou navgtevu. ieleza a z litiny. ei je to pueik?

S pozdravem Je to !mak meho otee. (Otce, here Rfitena Zazvorkova is in the gen. case).

- MST 3. DATIVE Case — Heti pad, is primarily a case of direction mark ing end or result towards which an act proceeds. It is therefore used after the verb GIVING, SEND iNG, SAYING, or WRITING something to someone. It answers the questions KOMU?. to whom?, and tEMU?, to what?

Ex.: Komu pi§eA? PSI dontii tatin kovi. (Tatinkovi, here is in the dative case). Co poslouchai? Posloucham vysilaci stanici. (Stanici is in the dative case).

4. ACCUSATIVE, or Direct object case — etvr0 pad; marks the receiver of the action or the thing acted upon by the subject. It answers the questions:KOHO? whom? and CO? what?

Ex.: Koho jsi tam vide!? Videl ism tam meho pritele. (pfitele is in the ace. case).

Co tam vidi§? Vidim tam moji matku. (matku is in the ace, case) 5. VOCATIVE Case — pate pad — is used for addressing or calling to a person or a thing.

Ex.: Bratie Novaku!

Otee mid!

Matko ma!

Ueme se &sky Let Us Study Czech

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6. LOCATIVE; or prepositional ;est* pad; is always used with prepositions. It cannot stand alone. It expresses position in time or space.

It answers the questions KDE? where? 0 kom? About whom? 0 eem? About what?

Ex.: Kde je Marie? Sedi na sehodech (na schodech is in the loc. case) 0 kom mluvi;? Mluvim tetiece. (0 tetiece is in the loe. case) 0 Cern se jednalo? Jednalo se o rfizn3.7ch bodech. (o rfiznSrch bodech is in the loc. case) 7. Instrumental — sedmy pad — expresses the means, way, manner, instrument, or casual condition. It anAwers the questions (s) kYm? with whom? (s) elm? with what?

Ex.: tim jel do Ameriky? Letel letadlem. (letadlem is in the instr. case). S kYm jsi letel? Letel jsem se sestrou Aneou (se sestrou Aneou here defines the "manner" in which the flight was made). jsi psal? Pigi tuikou.

Aaty kartieem. Jel jsem vlakem.

Pornahame pfikladem. Zemiel hla dem. Stal se lekaiem. Dinn bvl zni een bombou. Zde to voni rfaemi.

Jdete touto ceston. Zvolili ho pied sedou.

All of the above endings are in

the instrumental case.

Assignment Construct a sentence in each of the seven cases, answering the word functions in each case. Go back to the nominative case, and write sentences' answering KDO, and CO?, etc., and then continue.

• • Translate the following proverbs: I. Obecenstvo je east() az detinske; tleska clivilkovemu ohiriostroji a kaidodenniho velkolepeho vYcho du slunce si ani nevgimne.

2. NejkrasnejSi jitro nevrati dne piede gleho. Co uplynulo, nikdy se vie nevrati.

3. Jen slzy radosti jsou up•imne.

Discuss these proverbs with your parents.

— SPJST SVPS V nedeli odpoledne dne 18. eervence 1976 se konala pifiroeni schilve spolku SVPS eislo 30. Schfize se konala jako obyeejne v Sokolovne za ptitomnosti vSech ittednikil a vYboru, kteti podavali sve zpravy, jen2 byly pozoil ne vyslechnuty ptl tomnYmi eleny. Tento spolek zaloi.en dne 29. tijna 1938 v tke same niistnosti, poetem peti vYch elenu na obnos $5,650.00 Od to doby za tech 38 rola) pooet pojistek vystoupil na 450 a obnos po-

ji;teni na obeli $4,874,400.00 a na bout'. $4,789,200.00 Tajeninice-odhadei sestra Betty Jutica se snaZi o vzrUst tohoto spol ku; ka2dY mesic upik za nekolik tisic poj stek. Ptitomni elenove potleskem ocenili jeji praci. Po schUzi nasledovalo ptatelske besedovani a spoleend veeefe.

Schiize iadu Cisio 79, SPJST Tato schuze se konala v nedeli Odpoledne 8 srpna pri menSfm tu ptitomnych clams. Projednavala se zale2itost, Wad se tYkala piljaky a stavby nova budovy. Byl nten dop's od tadu dislo 118, Kingsville. Usneseno v ptipade rozpuSteni lonoho tadu, k tad ptijme vSeeli ny eleny, kteti si nechaji vysta,vit ptestupni listiny k nakmu tadu.

Schiize sokolska, V teto schfizi byla projednavana to stejna zaleMtost ktera byla pro jednavana ye schilzi tadove a tYkala se ptjeky od Hlavni iltadovny SPJST a ktera byla povolena na obnos t •i sta tisic dolaru ($300,000) pro stavu nova budovy.

Je nos nekolik, kteti 2asneme nad tim obnosem, jak to budeme splacet.

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Posters are in evidence now in places of business here and surrounding communities to advertise this Labor Day weekend event. Westfest circulars have been sent to cities all over Texas and even to other states. Forthcoming advertising media will include TV and radio announcements, the Texas Tourist Bicentennial circuit in magazines, motel marquees, posters on various beverage delivery trucks and of course, newspaper notices.

Entertainment Agenda Although incomplete as to time yet, the entertainment during the two day event will appeal to everyone—young and old alike. A childrens' corner will provide for the younger set while adults enjoy a variety of entertainment including: a large arts and crafts exhibit, performances by Beseda Dance groups, SOKOL Gymnastics Exhibition, Polka Bands, Strolling Musicians, Beer Gardens, vocal and guitar selections and on Sunday afternoon a donkey baseball game.

Parade Saturday Saturday, September 4 Westfest will officially open at the Rodeo Grounds at 11 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony immediately following the Westfest parade in downtown West. Parade entries will include local and area bands, floats, antique cars as well as other organization entries from the area. .te

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Saturday, Aug. 28 — Vrazel Polka Band

NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section.

(Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses only; men, no plug Jeans.

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Lodge No. O. Cottonwood Friday, Aug. 27 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Friday, Sept. 3 — Social Night, 8 p.m. Public is invited Saturday, Sept. 4 — Public dance, Billy Uptmor and the Makers, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 10 — SPJST Lodge 6 meeting, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 12 — Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Rogers' 50th wed, anniv.

Saturday, Aug. 28 — Urbanovsky Dimpsey wedding Wednesday, Sept. 1 — Youth Club meeting and Social, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 4 -- Sulak reunion Saturday, Sept. 11 — Castro 25th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 12 — Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Refreshments served.

Lodge No. No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Aug. 28 — Telstars Sunday, Aug. 29 — State Scat Tournament — SPJST —

Saturday, Aug. 28 — Johnny Mensik's Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 4 — Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 18 _ Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Sept 25 — Billy Uptmor and The Makers (a wedding dance) Saturday, Oct. 2 — Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 9 — Harold Strand's orchestra

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, Aug. 27 -- Lodge party Saturday, Aug. 28 — Hi-Toppers polka-waltz music SPJST —

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) (Dress Re gulations: Dresses and Mint.

MO for Women; men: no Wu' bane).

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall)

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Lodge No. 29, Taylor Sunday, Aug. 29 — Battle Dance Fritz Hodde and Jodie Dubec, 4 to 1.0 p.m. (no reservations) Saturday, Sept. 4 — Tommie Vanek (8:30-12:30) Saturday, Sept. 18 — Fritz Hodde (8:30-12:30) — SINIST —

Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Sunday, Sept. 12 — Fish Fry, fish to go at 10 a.m, and regular picnic starts at 11:30 a.m. Music day and night by Father and Son Orchestra. Public is cordially invited — SPJST — Lodge No. '74, Lovelady

Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Aug. 28 — The Journeymen Saturday, Sept. 4 — Otis and The Best lets Saturday, Sept. 11 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 18 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Silvertones Saturday, Oct. 2 — Otis Beck and The Best Yets Saturday, Oct. 9 — Jerry and The Melody Five

Saturday, Aug. 28 — The Rambods of Country Style Saturday, Sept. 4 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Sept. 11 — The Centurians Ever y Thursday ni ght — Social and Games 7:30 a.m. Refreshments later.

(All of our re g ular Saturday night (lane's are from 9 p .r.. until 1 a.m. Lod ge phone: 544-8200; p resident's: 544-7414 or 044-7291).

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Aug. 28 — The Moods Saturday, Sept. 4 — PausewangGersbach wedding dance; music

by The Velvets Sunday, Sept. 5 — The Moods Saturday, Sept. 11 — Country Music Revue Sunday, Sept. 12 — Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. (moved to 2nd Sunday due to Labor Day weekend).

Saturday, Sept. 18 — The New Debonaire's Sunday, Sept. 19 _ Barabas Reunion Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Moods SPJST --

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

Public Is invited.

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No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Sept. 4 — Dance; Vrazel Polka Band —9PJAITLodge

Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Aug. 27 — Nick Navarro (semi-formal to formal dress) Saturday, Aug. 28 — Texas Dutchmen COMING — Sat. Sept. 25 — Tommy Dorsey Orch. (adv. tickets go on sale Aug. 30 — $7.50 per person (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not p ants without skirt; men — no Jeans. shirts Inside trousers, unless the dance Is a sp ecial occasion).

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

Choral Grou p practice ever y Tuesday at 7:30 D.M. Social every Thursday night at 8 P.M. Supp er seived from 5 to 8 p.m. Breakfast Is served at our Friday and 3,1i arda y night dances and special dances.

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Lodge No, 92, Fort Worth Thursday, Sept. 9 — Ladies' Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 12 — Reg. lodge meeting Saturday, Sept. 18 — Holy Name Church dance; music by Joe Lynn's Rhythmaires — SPJST Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Seiko' Zlzkr Saturday, Aug. 28 — The Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Sept, 11 — The Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Sept. 25 — Jodie Mikula of Ennis; sponsored by Lodge 130 Saturday, Oct. 9 — The Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Oct. 23 — The Czech Mates of Dallas Saturday, Oct. 9 — The Polka Patriots of Dallas Saturday, Oct. 23 — The Czech

ednesday, August 25, 1976 Mates of Dallas (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening p antsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts Inside trousers. no blue leans).

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Lodge No. 135, Ennis Saturday, Sept. 11 — Johnny Mensik Saturday, Oct. 9 — Battle Dance: Jodie Mikula and Bill Kucera's Czech Mate's Saturday, Oct. 30 — Westernaires Intertainment ever y Friday ni g ht at 8 P.M. SPJST

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Wednesday, Sept 1 — Friendship Club, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 4 — Dance; Jerry Max Lane (C-W) Sunday, Sept. 12 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 2 — Dance; Pete Robinson's Orchestra Game Ni g ht each Friday — 7:30 p.m.

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at each month. Dances 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Socials every Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 P.M.. Executive meetings 4th Wednesday of month, 7:30 p.m. Led g e location 911 E. Shaw. Phone 472-9380 --SPJST --

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