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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK It was indeed gratifying to be in attendance and associated with a large number of members and guests in Round Top at the Lodge No, 179 chartering festivities.

Members who attended from the largest and smallest lodges were on hand to spread their fraternal spirit to a lodge that was organized a year ago.

Following the official portion of the ceremonies, the remaining entertainment of the program went quickly to where it left time for the Lodge No. 88 Choral Group and Concert Orchestra to present some old-time songs which included: "Muziky, Muziky," "Koline, Koline," and one of our favorite patriotic tunes: "Stars and Stripes Forever"

by John Phillip Sousa. (A tune we hope shall live forever.)

The day began with a very delicious noon meal and the chartering ceremonies commenced with the presentations of charter and lodge banner and SPJST insignia or plaque to the president of Lodge No, 179, Warrenton, Brother Harold Bergmanb. SL President Morris commenced the ceremonie's and SL Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska made the presentations and the chartering ceremonies were completed by membership taking vows to work together respecting the tenets of our SPJST Society in the name' of Benevolence, Humanity, and Brotherhood. Brother Morris'

THAT LITTLE BOY OF MINE A tiny turned-up nose; Two cheeks just like a rose; So sweet from head to toes; That little boy of mine.

Two eyes that shine so bright; Two arms that hold me tight; Two lips that kiss goodnight; That little boy of mine.

No one will ever know; Just what his coming has meant; Because I love him so; He's something Heaven has sent.

He's all the world to me; And as he climbs upon my knee; To me he'll always be; That little boy of mine. address is, as he requested, in the Feature section of this issue.

All in all, it was a very pleasant day with fair weather, and under the large oak trees it was not to hot, and there was enough breeze to keep everyone fairly comfortable throughout the large building at Round Top. The membership of Lodge No. 179 were in a gay mood and, as fraternalists, proved their friendly spirit prevailed in all of their actions.

We are sure there is only success in the days ahead for them in their endeavors to build a large growing lodge in their locality. Good luck to all officers and members of Lodge No. 179, Warrenton is wished by

all of your SPJST brothers and sisters!

The Lodge No. 86 Houston Czech Concert Orchestra and Choral Group added much to the day's entertainment and everyone seemed to be in a very optimistic mood for the future. Probably that is what we need in this election year of 1976 when the future is rather a question mark for many.

This editor's father had a saying that went like this: There never was a situation so bad that it couldn't get worse. Thoughts always go back to the story of a person who had lost both hands and felt sorry for himself until he met another person who had lost both legs. As they talked, bemoaning their bad fortune along came a person who could not see and greeted them with "Good day to you." Think about it.

• • The words in the center of our front page are the words of a song made popular by cowboy, singer, motion picture and TV star, Gene Autry. Since our two sons had birthdays in August(Terry Craig) and September (Edwin Joseph), the words of this song are' dedicated to them and all of the young men of our Society.

• * Be sure to attend the State YAD Royalty Saturday, Sept. 25th at Lodge No. 177, Academy. See' the program on page 2].

V S TbffIC. VESTNIK Entered as Second Class Matter January 3rd, 1933, at West. Texas, under the Act of Con g ress of August 24, 1922.

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NEWSBRIEFS Norma Andel, assistant to the SL Vice President, underwent surgery Thursday morning, Sept. 16th at Santa Fe Memorial Hospital In Temple. She is recuperating nicely —JBH and is in Room 302. * * Mrs. Steve A. Bartek, Jr. ,of Temple, and her daughter, Mrs. Barton Fuchs, of Hurst, have returned from vacationing two weeks in Czechoslovakia. They stayed in the homes of Mrs. Bartek's two aunts and cousins in Prague and in the Beskides mountain region of Moravia. Enroute they visited in London, England. Both are members of Lodge No. 87. * * Sister Dorothy (Toman) Woodward, 49, of 2914 Ave. Q, Galveston, passed away Friday, Sept. 3rd at 2:40 a.m. in the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Interment was in the Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. Sister Woodward was a member of SPJST Lodge Stefanik No. 142, Houston. * * Edgar (Ed) Martin, 61, of 1407 Sundale, Ennis, died Saturday morning, Sept. 11th. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13th, in St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Lawrence Haberman officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery. Brother Martin was a member of Lodge 24, Minis. * * Lesak Reunion The reunion of Josef and Patronila Lesak's descendants will be held Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at rPlainview Hall near El Campo (4 miles south of El Campo and 1 1/2 miles east of Hillje, off Hwy. 59). Bring enough food for your own family. Coffee and tea will be furnished and the bar will be open.

Wednesday, September 22, 1978

Sister Alice Banning recently received an award with high honors after completing the graduate course of the Fraternal Insurance Counselors F.I.C., in the field of Estate Protection Planning.

We extend our congratulations to Sister Banning.

Joe B. Hejny

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4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE XXIInd CONVENTION HELD IN WACO, TEXAS, JUNE 14-17, 1976 Afternoon Session June 17, 1976 The convention was reconvened at 2:10 p.m. by Chmn. Pokladnik.

The report on salaries and donations is to continue.

Mildred Holeman (88), chairman of the Resolutions Comm., thanked the committee for their fine cooperation. Chmn. Pokladnik dismissed the committee.

Jerry Ermis (88), chairman of the Convention Expense Comm., thanked his committee and said the checks for the delegatets are being prepared now.

Otto Harms (66) urged everyone to see the Library, Archives, and Museum in Temple beforel they go home.

Hon. SL Pres. Edw. L. Marek (24) thanked Mr. Spoon of the Con vention Center; Otto Hanus, curator of LAM; Dorothy Massey, SYD; Sisters Banik, Delores Dobecka, Karen Shelton, Rosemary Spence, and all the others who helped him in last night's program.

There was a motion pending before the convention made by John Kubena (I) that the District Directors get paid $300 per month; seconded by Tom. Caraway (88).

The motion was defeated.

Raymond Holubec (20) moved that we reconsider the whole report of the committee on salaries and donations; seconded by Ed lVfazanec (66). The chair ruled that the report can be reconsidered on a majority vote.

There was a request for a secret ballot and duly seconded, but it did not carry. The motion to reconsider carried.

S&D Comm. Chinn. Jerry Prochazka (65) proceeded to reread the complete report of the committee on salaries and donations.

This report is a matter of record in the minutes. The chair requested that the legal advisor be placed with the list of officers since he is an elected officer and the list should be in order. The list was read, up through the directors.

Raymond Holubec (20) moved we acce pt the report as read. Sanford Schmid (44) seconded the motion.

Tillie Helmcamp (88) moved to

V It ST N IC amend the report by excluding the Legal Advisor. It was seconded by Viola Cox (88). The motion did not carry. The motion to accept the report as read carried.

Jerry Prochazka continued his report starting with the editor and continuing through the District Youth Counselors. Jerry Prochazka moved for the adoption of this portion of the report. It was duly seconded and carried.

S&D Comm. Chinn. Prochazka continued with the last of the report on donations. Pres. Nick Morris cautioned the committee to be sure to state whether or not the amount of money being paid was directly to the instructors, or to the school.

The committee chairman stated that it would be directly to the instructor. Sidney Kacir (87) cautioned that it be called a "grant" rather than a "payment" so as not to violate school rules. George Kacir (54) noted that the Supreme Lodge would have final determination. Leonard. Mikeska (24) asked if the grants were limited to the State of Texas and was assured they were. He also asked that it be explicit in the report as to whether the amount paid to the instructor was for full-time instruction or whether it was prorated. President Nick Morris said before payments are made to instructors it be ascertained that college rules are not being violated. The chairman of the committee accepted all these suggestions to be added to the report. The report was approved as presented with the recommendations.

The convention was recessed at 3:45 p.m. to reconvene at 4 p.m.

Helen N. Oates Pauline Shiller * * The meeting was reconvened at 4 p.m. by Chmn. Pokladnik.

Salaries and Donations Comm.

Chinn. Prochazka read the section on supplementing the income of Clzech instructors as re-written.

President Morris asked that the University of Houston not be mentioned on request of the instructor. The section on educational benefits and donations was passed.

Salaries for committees that are in operation between the conventions were passed.

S&D Chmn. Prochazka's report stated that $1,500 would be reinstated to the rest homes. The

rest homes directors asked that $100,000 of their indebtedness be written off. Melvin Skrabanek (17) made a motion that the $100,000 be written off. Erwin Holy (4) seconded the motion. Paul Sablatura (40) asked how much the total indebtedness was. Erwin Holy (4) said the chairman of the rest homes directors was here and that he would explain. Mildred Holeman (88) made a motion to allow the rest homes chairman to speak.

Daniel Bohac (80) seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Howard Leshikar, Rest Homes Comm. chmn., said the directors never expected a large bill for the rest homes, but this had come about because of a change in regulations. Their only alternative would be to raise the rates. They are only asking that they pay on a $300,100 note, instead of $400,100.

Frank Sembera (88) asked if there was priority given to SPJST members in the rest homes. Chmn.

Pokladnik said the government did not allow this. Brother Sembera then asked about how many were members. Brother Leshikar said that it averaged about 50 to 60 percent. Alvin Nesuda (25) asked the actuary how this would affect the Society. Actuary Huff said it would not adversely affect the financial situation. Arnold Vrla (130) asked if this cut could be done quarterly and Actuary Huff said no. Sidney Kacir (87) said he would recommend we give the money to the rest homes because this would help in our getting an exemption on our income tax. Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska (24) said the rest homes are a separate part of the SPJST and a nonprofit organization. He said the Natianal Fraternal Congress instructed us to make more charitable contributions. Johnnie Krizan (6) asked if a rate reduction or no interest would achieve the same purpose. Chmn. Pokladnik said the State Board would not approve.

Brother Krizan then asked if a donation would do the same thing.

Alvin Nesuda (25) wanted to hear the motion again. Mildred Holeman (88) said this would be the best proof that we are a charitable organization. Legal Advisor Reuben LeSikar said we would not get credit if we gave this amount as a donation and that $100,000 is much less than any income tax

Wednesday, September 22, 1976 we would have to pay. Editor Rudy Sefcik (54) said we gave $100,000 to start the rest home in Taylor in 1956 and that we could do the same now. The' motion to write off the $100,000 indebtedness was passed. The motion, to give the $1,500 also carried.

S&D Chinn. Prochazka said there were 76 names of hardship cases on the donations list. This committee recommended that $25 be given to each, The recommendation carried.

The recommendation to authorize the Supreme' Lodge to provide clerical help to the editor was discussed. Ed Mazanec (66) said the Publication Committee had recom mended this but that was before the raise to the editor and that he left it up to the delegates to decide. George Kacir (54) said that clerical help was needed and he was in favor of it. Frank. Klinkovsky (47) asked how much would be paid to the clerical help; S&D Comm. Chmn. Prochazka said this would have to be at least the minimum wage. Chmn. Pokladnik said this was left up to the discretion of the Supreme Lodge.

Vernon Wood (35) asked how much work would this clerical help have to do. John Kubena (1) said this would be left up to the Supreme Lodge. Editor Rudy Sefcik (54) said this just gives the Supreme Lodge the right to hire help if needed.

The recommendation to provide a quarterly reimbursement to the' youth clubs was passed. President Morris said that this had been taken out in the 1972 Convention.

The third recommendation that stated the Supreme Lodge could reimburse any standing committee for clerical help was passed.

The fourth recommendation concerning the retirement formula carried.

The motion to give the Southern District Sokol $1,000 a year carried.

The recommendation to provide $5,000 insurance to SPJST employees was discussed. Vice Pres.

Hejny (47) said this would not be needed because they already have $5,000 in their hospitalization insurance'. S&D Comm. Chmn. Prochaska said his committee would then omit the section on the $5,000.

John Murphy (92) said to leave it in because there is no problem in having $10,000 of insurance. Vice President Hejny said that if the

policy was in effect that it could not be cancelled and as far as he knew only one employee was affected. Jerry Mikulas (47) asked if the employee-would have to pay only 50 percent of the policy or 100 percent, Vice President Hejny said it would be just like a regular premium. Jerry Mikulas (47) stated this would affect 3 or 4 employees.

Vice President Hejny said these policies could not be cancelled until renewal time, but after that the employees would have to pay the regular premium.

The recommendation for the youth was then opened for discussion. Frank Klinkovsky (47) said the $300,000 for the 6,000 youth at camp would not be enough. Richard Wahlbeilg (88) made a motion to raise it to $400,000. Frank Klinkovsky (47) seconded it. Motion carried.

The recommendation for the retirement funds of Hon. Pres. Edw. L. Marek (24) and former Secretary Urbanovsky (36) carried.

The Salaries and Donations Committee was then dismissed.

Arnold Vrla (130), chairman of the Grievance Committee, said there were only three people who had come to them and that the grievances all had been settled. He thanked his committee members.

Chmn. Pokladnik then dismissed the Grievance Committee.

Ed Mazanec (66) said the Publication Committee had no supplementary report.

Johnnie Krizan (6) asked that his Publicity Committee report be given at the end of the convention.

Wilma Nesuda (25) made a motion that the Family Youth Camp should be placed in the hands of the Youth Committee for further study so that they could report on it at the next convention. Bessie Petr (84) seconded it. The motion carried.

Monta Foster (79) said Lodge 79 had met and discussed the possibilities of writing a history of the SPJST and that this had been discussed at previous conventions. Up to this time nothing had been done about this. Brother Foster made a motion that the Supreme Lodge have the authority to appoint someone to write a history of the SPJST. Louis Hanus (88) seconded it. Alvin Ne'suda (25) recommended that President Nick Morris be appointed for this job,

Editor Rudy Sefcik (54) said there was a need to write a history.

President Morris asked that a time limit be set on this. Monta Foster (79) asked that it be started immediately and to be up-to-date by the next convention. Wilma Nesuda (25) said that one method of getting this started was to get some of the older mehnbers to give their recollections on tape. The motion carried.

Eugene Hrncir (117) stated that the escorts of the Miss SPJST contestants should be added to the Resolution Committee report.

Melvin Skrabanek. (17) made a motion that in January or February of convention year, the Supreme Lodge should send out guidelines for selecting persons for donations. Chmn. Pokladnik said this already has appeared in the ty-laws.

Johnie Hrabina (25) asked that the lodges have their secretaries and presidents sign their donation lists.

Jeanette Eubank (88) asked for the morning minutes and was told that they would be issued later.

Ed Mazanec (66) made a motion that the Supreme Lodge make a record of the singing of the XXII Convention Chorus and make it available to members at cost. Marlene Caraway (88) seconded it.

President Nick Morris asked Goodson McKee if the singing had been recorded and could it be made into a record. Mr. McKee said it could.

Wilma Nesuda (25) asked if the Dallas Czech. Concert Orchestra had also been recorded and was told it had not. Bro. Mazanec's motion carried.

Wilma Nesuda (25) said we should applaude Chinn. Pokladnik and President Morris for the fine music during the convention and the delegates responded. Chmn.

Pokladnik and Pres. Morris said that they had a very talented group to work with.

Chmn. Pokladnik asked if Miss SPJST, Mary Cavanaugh, was present. Her mother, Norma Cavanaugh (20) said her daughter had left that morning.

Chmn. Pokladnik then read a list of people to be added to the Resolution Committee report. Then Chmn Pokladnik recognized former Directors Emil Holub and Paul Sablatura.

Mildred Holeman ( ) made a

6 motion to state that the delegates missed Bro. Ernest Hanka and wished him the best and a speedy recovery. Louis Harms (88) seconded and the motion carried.

Next followed the election of officers. The chairman asked for nominations for president. Tillie Valchar (161) nominated Nick A. Morris. Edwin Adamek (29) moved that nominations cease and that Nick Morris be elected by acclamation. Dan Balusek (47) seconded it. The motion passed and Nick A. Morris was elected president.

Next came the nominations for vice president. Otto Hanus (66) nominated Joe B. Hejny. Johnie Hrabina (25) seconded. Robert Pavelka (66) nominated Silas Smith (66), but Bro. Smith declined. Donnie Victorick (9) nominated Arnold Vrla (130), but Bro. Vrla declined. Rudy Hafner (74) nominated Johnnie Krizan (6) and Bro. Krizan said he would accept the nomination. Sanford Schmid (44) moved that nominations cease and Emil Matula (133) seconded it. The vote was then taken • by secret ballot. Alvin Nesuda (25) asked for a clarification of "knowledge of Czech." Parliamentarian said the delegates were their own judges.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 for a short break and was reconvened in 15 minutes.

The meeting was reconvened at 5:50 p.m. by Chmn. Pokladnik.

Johnnie Krizan (6) said that Jeanette Smith (66) should be thanked for the decorations and meal planning for the convention.

Darlene Engelke (66) complimented the Convention Committee and also Chmn. Pokladnik.

Chairman of the Tellers & Balloting Comm., Henry Skrabanek (130), gave the results of the election for vice president. Joe B. Hejny had 25,621 votes and Johnnie Krizan had 8,762. Joe B. Hejny was elected vice president.

For secretary-treasurer, John Kubena (1) nominated Leonard Mikeska. A. L. Hilsher (ii) moved that nominations cease and that Leonard Mikeska be elected by acclamation. Frank Klinkovsky (47) seconded it. Leonard Mikeska was elected secretary-treasurer.

Ben Jarma (84) nominated Jerry Mikulas, Jr. (47) as Financial Secretary. Donnie Victorick (9) moved that nominations cease and that Brother Mikolas be elected by ac-

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clamation. Henry Skrabanek (130) seconded it. Jerry Mikulas, Jr., was elected financial secretary.

Carl Zich (92) nominated Reuben Lesikar (29) for Legal Advisor, Joe Holasek (36) moved that nominations cease and that Brother Lesikar be elected by acclamation.

Otto Hanus (66) seconded it. Reuben Lesikar was elected as legal advisor.

Ed Mazanec (66) nominated Rudy Sefcik for editor. Raymond Holubec (20) moved that nominations cease and that he be elected by acclamation. Dan Grossman (80) seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

At this time Chmn. Pokladnik asked those elected to come forward and bring their families and introduce them. President Nick Morris then spoke a few words of appreciation to the delegates and introduced his wife and family.

Vice President Joe B. Hejny introduced his wife and said there were no hard feelings between him and Brother Krizan. Johnnie Krizan (6) then spoke a few words of congratulations to Brother Hejny.

Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska thanked the delegates for their support and introduced his wife and family.

Jerry Mikulas, Jr., newly-elected financial secretary, thanked former Financial Secretary Ben Zabcik for his assistance and recognized Brother Raymond Urbanovsky.

Brother Mikulas introduced his wife and children.

Reuben Lesikar, legal advisor, introduced his wife and his partner, Sidney Kacir and wife.

Chmn. Pokladnik recognized former Legal Advisor August Kacir's wife.

Editor Rudy Sefcik spoke a few words and introduced his wife and sons.

Brother Ben Zabcik and his wife, Regina, congratulated all the newly elected officers.

Hon. Pres. Edward L. Marek said that he still holds the SPJST close to his heart and that he still attends meetings and discussions.

He wished all the delegates and officers the best of luck. Hon. Pres.

Marek's wife, Wilma, said her husband still enjoys working for the SPJST. Chmn. Sid Pokladni k introduced his wife and she said she enjoyed the convention and hoped that her

husband Would be elected chairman. again. Chmn. Pokladnik talked of his family and was thankful for being an American.

The minutes of the morning session were discussed Lillie Matejka (39) said that on page' 60 of the minutes it should say that she herself would present the Youth Committee report to the committee on Salaries and Donations instead of the chair instructing her to do this.

Ed Mazanec (66) said on page 61 of the minutes the recommendation was not proposed by Frances Olexa (88), but by Ed Mazanec (66).

Louis Hanus (88) made a motion to approve the first part of Thursday morning's minutes. Robert Bayer (107) seconded and they were accepted.

Alvin Sefcik (173) said the sentence on the vote going back to the original $21,000 should be omitted.

Louis Hanus (88) made' the motion to accept these minutes.

Frances Vala (88) seconded and the minutes were accepted. Chmn.

Pokladnik asked that the minutes of the afternoon session be' accepted uncorrected. This was approved.

Brother Raymond Urbanovsky and his wife, Hattie, were introduced. He said that coming to the convention was like a reunion and that he enjoyed his retirement.

Hattie Urbanovsky said it was nice to see all the people and that her husband still thinks of the SPJST. Robert Bayer (107) recognized and congratulated the Convention Photographer Glenn Pse'ncik (24).

President Morris then asked permission from the delegates to attend his district's caucus. Permission was granted.

Sidney Kacir (87) made a motion that the rules be suspended and whatever duties are delegated to the Finance Committee, that these duties be authorized to the' By-Law Committee. Frances Olexa (88) said she opposed this motion and made a motion not to open the by-laws again. Emil Matula (133) said he opposed Bro. Kacir's motion also. Alvin Sefcik (173) said he' opposes Brother Kacir's motion because this could mean we could again reopen the by-laws. John Murphy (92) asked for point of order and said there had been no second to the motion. Silas Smith

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Wednesday, September 22, 1976 (66) seconded Brother Kacir's motion. Tillie Helmcamp (88) asked if this would open the by-laws again.

F. A. Kadlecek (88) asked if this would obligate the districts to elect only one man. If this was the case, he would oppose the motion. Tillie Helmcamp (88) asked why should we again deliberate and said she also opposed the motion.

Rudy Sefcik (54) asked if we were suspending the rules only for this one case and was told it was. Jeannette Eubank (88) asked if this was the case, then why can't we suspend them all. Norma Cavanaugh (20) asked if the By-Law Committee would accept the extra duties. Jerry Milan (154) said they were not asking for it but thought they could handle it. Alvin Sefcik (173) moved that we table the motion. Tillie Helmcamp (88) seconded and Bro. Sefcik's motion passed.

Emil Matula (133) asked if we were to elect the Finance Committee and was told we were. Arnold Vrla (130) asked Chmn. Pokladnik to state what we were supposed to do in our district caucuses. He stated the director was the temporary chairman until a chairman and secretary were elected. The delegates were then to elect a director and substitute; By-Law Comm. member and substitute; Insurance Comm. member and substitute; Publication Comm. member and substitute, Finance Comm. member and substitute.

This session was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. for delegates to go to district caucuses.

Catherine Walker Elaine Berkovsky The convention was reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Chmn. Pokladnik called for the results of all the district caucus meetings.

Johnnie Krizan (6) presented the final publicity report. He called attention to the publicity releases which had been passed out to all delegates on the conclusion of the convention and asked that each delegate take one to their local newspaper. He said he had enjoyed serving on the committee and thanked the convention.

The reports of the elections in the districts are as follows: District I: John Kubena (1), Director Ben Trcalek (17), Substitute Ben Trcalek (17), By-Law Comm.

Donnie Victorick (9), Substitute

Cecil Dickson (94), Insurance Comm.

Ernest Jakubik (9), Substitute Melvin Skrabanek (17) Publications Comm.

Dan Juren (51), Substitute Mack Allen (141), Finance Comm.

Sanford Schmid (44), Substitute District II: Henry Vitek (20), Director Edwin Adamek (29), Substitute Pat Geistman (24), By-Law Comm.

Hubert Gorubec (20), Substitute Willie Dusek (177), Insurance Comm.

Frank Klinkovsky (47), Substitute Ruby L. Bolton (47), Publication Comm.

E. J. Geistman (24), Substitute Ben Zabcik (24), Finance Comm.

Annie Dusek (177), Substitute District III: Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik (84), Director John Hrabina (25), Substitute Jerry Milan (154), By-Law Comm.

John Murphy (92), Substitute Ben Jarma (84), Insurance Comm.

Rudolph Zalman (35), Substitute' Ed Mazanec (66), Publications Comm.

Albert Banik (35), Substitute Arnold Vrla (130), Finance Comm.

Paul Hagar (84), Substitute District IV: Stanley Broa (160), Director Julius Holub (95), Substitute William Urbanek (49), By-Law Comm.

Ernest Kristinek, Jr. (157), Substitute Raymond Pavliska (73), Insurance Comm.

Beatrice Socha (160), Substitute Angeline Kristinek (157), Publication Comm.

Arthur Lisso (49), Substitute Victor Brenek, Jr. (160) Finance Comm.

Lillian Williams (160), Substitute District V: Alfred Hilsher (88), Director Louis Hanus (88), Substitute Sidon Tumis (142), By-Law Comm.

Mildred Holeman (88), Substitute Helen Hegwood (88), Insurance Comm.

Della Kadlecek (4), Substitute Tommy Lostak (139), Publication Comm.

Wanda Kennedy (88), Substitute

Jerry Prochazka (65), Finance Comm.

Alvin Sefcik (173), Substitute District VI: Matt Vanek (32), Director Erwin Holy (4), Substitute Jerome Vasek (184), By-Law Committee Pauline Kalina (58), Substitute Jerome Hlavaty (153), Insurance Comm.

Frankie Vanek (50), Substitute Sophie Dybala (138), Publication Comm.

Eddie Vrana (23), Substitute Rita Vanek (50), Finance Comm.

Albert Olsovsky (23), Substitute District VII: Robert Bayer (107), Director Frank Veselka (79) Substitute Thelma Hrncir (117), By-Law Comm.

Tillie Valchar (161), Substitute Frank Veselka (79), Insurance Comm.

Polly Bayer (107), Substitute' Emil Matula (133), Publication Comm.

Viola Cable (137), Substitute Monte Foster (79) Finance Comm Joe Slavik (185), Substitute Chmn. Pokladnik called for approval of the reports of the districts.

Frank Veselka (79) asked for re interpretation of the by-laws concerning directors and the statement "knowledge of Czech and English." Parliamentarian Sidney Kacir said it was difficult to give an exact interpretation and really was up to the discretion of the voting members. No definite! qualifications had been set.

Joe Slavik (185) moved to accept the reports of the districts as presented. Louis Hanus (88) seconded and the motion carried.

Hon SL Pres. Edw. L. Marek installed the officers, directors and other elected officials. He charged each with the responsibility of his office and presented President Nick Morris with the gavel. The convention gave the newly-elected officials a standing tribute.

Chmn. Pokladnik opened the, floor to requests to host the next convention in 1980. Emil Matula (133) invited the convention to meet in San Antonio in 1980. The request was approved.

Convention Chmn. Pokladnik asked that Pres Morris and Helen Hegwood (88) lead the convention in two songs, "God Bless America"

8 and "Hej Slovane!" President Morris moved adjournment of the convention. Al Kercho (92) seconded the motion. Motion carried. The convention was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Vice Chairman Ladis Navratil (87) requested that it go on record that he expresses his appreciation to the convention for having been elected vice chairman and for the privilege of having served with Chairman Sid Pokladnik.

Helen N. Oates Pauline Shiner (To be continued) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST

Dear Members: Saturday night, Sept. 11th, we attended a dance in Pasadena at Lodge 172 and danced to the tunes of the Hub City Dutchmen from Yoakum. Everyone had an enjoyable evening.

Next day at 6 a.m. after breakfast we started for Round Top on FM 1457 to the Round Top Rifle Assn. Hall for the chartering ceremonies of Lodge 179, Warrenton.

We arrived at 11 a.m. at this lovely old-time place with beautiful old trees around it. People had been barbecuing, probably all night, for this occasion.

The first person we met was Dist. Sales Repr. Evelyn Mikeska of Lodge 88, Houston. She worked very hard helping Lodge 179 members get started.

Then we went to the eating area and had a wonderful meal; just as the buses from Houston arrived with the Choral Group and the Concert Orchestra of Lodge 88. All of the participants were dressed in Czech costumes which was a beautiful and colorful scene.

The chartering ceremonies started at 2 p.m. SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska read the vows to the members of Lodge 179 and SL President Nick Morris introduced the officers of Warrenton lodge and also DSR Evelyn Mikeska. ['hen some of the officers were

STNIK called on to express their views collecting money and also making and comments about the SPJST a donation of $100 from their own Society. treasury. We had many individual The Concert Band played and the donations, especially from our Choral Group sang beautiful Czech adult Lodge 74. In all there was apsongs. They were great! proximately $800 donated.

Our Lodge 176 President Harry We are working hard to make Schuhmann and son Gary, were Lodge 74 a fraternal lodge that our there too. I understand this is members will be proud to be assoHarry's old stomping grounds and ciated with.

Gary played in the Concert Band.

Our regular meeting was About 5.30 p.m. Donnie Vavra brought to order Sept. 13th at 8 and the Hi-Liters from Columbus p.m. with 35 people attending. We started playing for the dance. had a report from each officer.

John said we are in the country of In reference to the District II jolly dancing people. We had a fall meeting which was hosted by table of about ten couples from Lodge 74 on August • 8th, I perRound Top and Houston (some sonally want to thank all the people we just met and they were SPJST members and guests from the friendliest and most fun-lov- District II for their wonderful ing people we've met). Later we cards and letters sent to us from invited President and Mrs. Nick those who attended. The members Morris to join us. We just had a of Lodge 74 send their deepest rewonderful time all afternoon and gards as well. Mr. Silas Smith evening and the music was great! said, if it were not for all of us Sorry that John and I had to leave we wouldn't have a fraternal sobefore it ended. ciety we could be proud of and this Fraternally, also takes some special people as Rena and John Ordener well We are all looking forward to Reporter SPJST — State Royalty Sept. 25th, at Lodge 177, Academy.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY The lodge is having good crowds Dear Members: Sept. 6th we had a big day at at the social and games every Lodge 74. It started at 11 a.m. by Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Please! Each person who is a getting speghetti and meat balls, member of Lodge 74 and having peas, salads, pies and cakes ready for the noon meal to be sold at SPJST insurance up-to-date, and $1.25 per plate. Approximately 250 is not getting the Vestnik, write to people attended. After lunch there me: Dorothy Smith, P.O. Box 592, was entertainment throughout the Crockett,' Tx 75835 and I will send day. The Crockett Westerneers their names in for the Vestnik. furnished the music with, different So long for this time Fraternally, vocalists singing old songs and Dorothy Smith dancing throughout the afternoon Recording Secretary until 10 p.m. that night.

SPJST The occasion was Labor Day and LODGE NO. 126, ROSS Muscular Dystrophy Telethon for Houston County and also the an- Dear Members: nual .Terry Lewis Labor Day MusOur lodge meeting of Sept. 12th cular Dystrophy Association Tele- was postponed to Sept. 26th at 3 thon which began Sept. 5th on p.m., due to Brothel Louis Jaska's Channel 2. It was broadcast on death and funeral which was held our radio station, KIVY, and tele- on the date of our regular quartervised on Channel 5 in Crockett and ly meeting. The meeting was reset Houston County. for Sept. 26th, so be sure and atWe, at Lodge 74, have been the tend your meeting, it will be held at largest civic organization donor Brother Johnnie A. Soukup's resiin the Houston County area for the dence in Ross. past three consecutive years. This We, the members of Lodge 126 year seems like everyone helped wish to express our sympathy to with the event. the family of Brother Louis Asks.

Plates were served from the May he rest in peace. kitchen window. Our youth club Fraternally, played a big part in the day's acJoe Dujka tivities going from door to door President

Wednesday, September 22, 1976 LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: The September meeting was called to order by the president.

The members united in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance' and remained standing in silence and respect to our deceased members, Lillie Pomykal and Emil Mikeska.

Secretary Nelda Marek read the minutes and correspondence.

Transferring to Lodge 24 from Lodge 47 are Bobby, Betty, Sherry, Donald and Scott Malovets. We are delighted to have them join our lodge and invite them to participate in our meetings and activities.

The Picnic Committee presented its findings and recommendations.

After some discussion, the members voted not to have a picnic this year.

A very important reminder to all members that our next meeting on Oct. 13th will begin at 8:30 p.m.

At this meeting, the Board will bring their recommendations as to the officers' salaries. The Rules & Regulations Committee will also give us their recommendations of any R&R changes. The members will vote on these items, so please be in attendance to voice your opinion and cast your vote.

President 'Schneider appointed the following to serve on the Nominating Committee: Weldon Shiner, E. J. Geistman and Norma Andel.

If you are interested in serving your lodge as a lodge officer, please feel free to contact any committee member.

Our annual meeting will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7th, at 2 p.m.

This is also a very important meeting because we will have election of officers. After the meeting, a meal for members and their families only will be served. The ladies are asked to please bring a dessert.

Parents are reminded that starting in November, the youth club will begin their meetings 30 minutes before the adult meetings.

Sept. 12th, Dorothy Massey, Mary Dubee members of Lodge 177 and yours truly journeyed to Round Top for the chartering of Lodge 179, Warrenton. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the wonderful people in this lodge as well as renewing old friendships in District I. The members of Lodge 24 congratulate Lodge 179, Warrenton and wish them much progress and growth.

Support our youth by attending State Royalty, Sept. 25th at Lodge 177, Academy.

Hope to see all of you Oct. 13th at 8:30 p.m. at our next lodge meeting.

Fraternally, Norma Andel — SPJST — LODGE' NO. 54, WEST Dear Members: The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. Sept.

12th, by President Ernetst Zahirniak.

Brother Frank Cocek read the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved as read.

Correspondence was acknowledged from Sister Ruth Cocek Ammeter.

A good financial report was given

by Brother Bob Wright.

In the absence of Youth Leader Maxine Sefcik, a youth club report was read by Mona Zahirniak.

At the meeting it was recommended that the lodge not hold a meeting for the month of October because the lodge is heavily booked up. The suggestion was approved by the attending members.

Elo Gerik was the door prize recipient.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned. Remember, there will not be a meeting in October. Keep this in mind.

The lodge furnished and served barbecue and refreshments following the meeting. Brother Wright prepared the barbecue and we thank him for his effort. Mona Zahirniak brought the pastry.

Fraternally, Mona Zahirniak Reporter —SPJSTLODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Dear Members, Lodge 32 held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 5th at the Boys Club. We were all happy to learn about the new Czech language class just getting started at Victoria College with 22 members enrolled for the fall session. We are proud of the performance of our youth club members at the State YAD, and especially of Calvin Horelka, who brought home a firstplace trophy. We want to wish Dennis Vanek and Rodney Horelka, who will represent our lodge at State Royalty as King and Duke, lots of luck.

9 Fellow members you will be happy to learn that we have purchased a PA sound system which is to be used at each of our meetings.

This should solve the problem of not being able to hear what is being discussed at our meetings, so plan to attend our next meeting and hear the difference.

There will be a special called meeting on Sept. 23rd, at 7 p.m. in the LaSalle Room at Victoria Bank and Trust Bldg., for officers, committee members and anyone else interested, to work out plans for a special fund drive to be held in the near future in connection with our building fund. The building committee has looked at several prospective building sites but, with limited funds, it is hard to go much further.

A new member, Eric Motal, h been signed up.

Our regular meeting in October has been cancelled. Plan to attend our next meeting on Nov. 7th, at 2 p.m., at the Boys Club. I think the building committee will have some important matters to discuss.

Fraternally, Mrs. Alfred Horelka — SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: I hope you're ready to read a mini-novel !because I have a feeling this letter is going to be one. It seems that people are still going on vacations. Frances Olexa, Della Kadlecek and daughter, Marian, spent four days in Las Vegas. The'y stayed at the Riviera Hotel and had a great time. Max, Evelyn and Shawn Walla just returned, Aug. 31st, from a 2-week vacation in California, Nevada, and Colorado.

They flew to San Francisco and toured Half-Moon Bay, Peseadero, Monterrey, Carmel by the Sea, Big Sur, and the Redwoods. They then went to Reno and Lake Tahoe and took in the Tony Bennett show in Reno. Then they took a train to Denver, Colo., did some sightseeing and later flew home.

We just have new babies popping up everywhere. Della and Amos Kadlecek are grandparents again.

Carrie Lynn was born to Charles and Margaret Kadlecek. Carrie has two brothers. Congratulations to the proud grandparents and parents. Also, I have some more information on Gregory Lewis

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10 Goedeke. He weighed 7 lbs. and 14 ozs. He was born in Memorial NW Hospital Aug. 16th and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Goedeke. The button popping grandparents are Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt and Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Goedeke.

At the monthly meeting, it was announced that we had lost two members, Annie Jones and George Factor. Our deepest sympathy to their loved ones and may our departed sister and brother rest in peace.

The Concert Orchestra, Choral Group and several members went to the chartering of Warrenton Lodge 179 at Round Top. I understand that everyone was warmly welcomed and performed very well and had a great time.

Remember, the Choral Group is practicing again. It is Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Yours truly wishes she could be in on the fun, but I am usually getting up at that time to go to work. The Choral Group needs some new members, so if you like to sing, join them and sing a couple of songs for me.

The teens went to Astroworld last weekend and I hope they had a great time. The youth have a roller skating party planned for Oct. 10th and the Halloween party will be held Oct. 23rd at Youth Leader Ruth Duncan's home. Also the youth have planned some activities for Czech Day, Oct. 24th.

We hope that a lot of you will be in Academy Saturday, Sept. 25th.

This will be State Royalty Competition Day for the youth. Please show these young folks that you are behind their efforts. It takes a lot of preparation and courage to get up on that stage and make a speech to a hundred or so staring people.

Speaking of Sept. 25th, the tickets for the Tommy Dorsey Orch. dance are sold out. Also, it was announced that the Glenn Miller Orchestra will be playing for the Dec. 11th dance and this will be the Christmas dance. There will be more information on this as the date gets closer.

Committee Chairmen: remember, that the names of your workers must be turned into one of the Committee Party members by Oct. 1st. Czech Day workers will also be taken into consideration. If you have any questions, contact Royal Warnasch who is the chairman of

the Party Committee.

Sales Representatives: don't forget that you have a meeting planned for Monday, Sept. 27th at 7:30 p.m. Remember, that Czech Day is Oct. 24th. There are a lot of activities planned for that day so be sure and be there and please come in Czech costume if at all possible.

Also the Gazebo will be in use and something new, the pool will be open from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Admission will be 50 cents per person, except for season pass holders who will be admitted free.

The fall District V meeting will be Oct. 3rd at Lodge No. 142, Houston, on Nolda Street. The meeting will be hosted by Lodge Houston Northwest No. 176, but will be in Lodge 142's building. Please try to make the meeting. Be sure and mark Oct. 3rd on your calendar and Oct. 24th for Czech Day at Lodge 88. With these dates going around in our heads, we won't know what day it is before long.

For the Aug. 14th Blumes' dance, Enos Wessels and Leonard Levy were our two birthday celebrants, Mr. and Mrs. Berger celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary; Leo and Ruth Richter, no years given; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins, no years given; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zucha, no years given; and Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hartman, no years given. Willie Wehring requested "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" for the barbecue crew who were so busy preparing the meat for Hoinecoming the next day. They really did a great job with the food, too.

Well, before this takes up the whole Vestnik, why don't I remind you of a few upcoming events.

Thursday, Sept. 23 — Social Night Supper served from 5:30 to 8; Saturday, Sept. 25 — Tommy Dorsey Dance; Monday, Sept. 27th — Sales Repr's meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 30 — Social Night; Sunday, Oct. 3 — District V fall meeting, hosted by Lodge 176 at Lodge 142, Nolda Street and, last but not least, Oct. 24 — Czech Day at Lodge 88. For those of you who couldn't get tickets to the Tommy Dorsey dance, don't forget that State Royalty will be held that same day in Academy, and the youth need your support. Our district king and queen are Mark Wahlberg and Carla• Adams.

One closing note to one of our shut-ins, Brother Ernie Hanka. I

hear Ernie has quite a cactus garden growing and he takes care of it daily. Keep it up Ernie and we are glad to hear you are doing so well and enjoying the plants.

Now that school is back in session and most people are returning to work from vacations, I have a trite, wornout piece of philosophy to close with: "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing right." I think this could also apply to the work we do around and for the lodge. Think about it. Have your efforts and work been up to what it could be? See you next week.

Fraternally, Susan Sehenburn - SPJST — LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Members and Friends: I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many friends and members from other lodges for coming to our dances, you are always welcome.

I also want to let you know about the Leon Rausch and The Playboys (formerly the late Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys) dance at Elgin Lodge 18 on Sept. 25, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations and advance tickets go on sale Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 21-25. Call 285-9330 from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25th, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Price is $3 per person. I hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Howard R. Kuehn Entertainment Chmn.

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LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE The regular monthly meeting for August was called to order by President Daniel Marek at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall.

Secretary Florian Skubal read the minutes of the previous meeting.

Since the financial secretary was absent the secretary also gave the treasurer's report.

New members accepted into the lodge are April Denise Zamora, Lenora Urban, Michelle Klecka, Tara and Erica Rosenthal and Matthew Zaskoda, Jr. Also Rosie and Michael Rek have transferred to our lodge. We are glad to have you as our members.

Premium refund checks were sent to Derewood Mynar, Dorothy Zaskoda, Lambert Skubal, Sr., Daniel Marek and. Estelle Grossman.

Wednesday, September 22, 1976 Brother Daniel Kubiak, chairman of the Land and Building Committee, said that at our September meeting the membership present will vote on a submitted land site drawn up by the committee. A site has been selected and will be voted on.

Youth Leader Zephyr Marek reported on the club's activities — State YAD at Temple, August 29th.

Our September meeting was Scheduled for the 16th.

Fraternally, Florian Skubal Secretary SP1ST

LODGE NO. 179, VVARRENTON An installing and chartering ceremonies of the recent organized Warrenton Lodge 179 was held Sunday, Sept. 12th, at Round Top Rifle Assn. Hall, near Round Top. This occasion commenced at 11:30 a.m. with a delicious chicken and sausage barbecue with all the trimmings, and culminating at 2 p . m. with the installation of members by SL President Nick Morris accompanied by SL Secy.-Treas.

Leonard Mikeska. Proceeding with an extremely impressive ceremony, Brother Mikeska first presented the lodge's emblem to our lodge president, Brother Harold Bergmann; secondly, the lodge banner, and third, the lodge charter.

Then our vice president, Brother Elgene Eckermann, acting as program chairman called on a group of District I officers for their remarks, namely: John Kubena, Donnie Victorick, Ben Trcalek, Lola Vavra, Dorothy Massey, Evelyn Mikeska, of District V, and our local lodge officers, Dorothy Oltman and Harold Bergmann.

President Bergmann , and Vice President Eckermann, in behalf of our lodge, expressed appreciation and thanked everyone who took part in the ceremony — Lodge 88, Houston, for the Czech Concert Orchestra and the Choral Group; a special thanks to all those who donated to or supported the country store auction; to all who worked or participated in any way; and a hearty thanks to all who came from far and near to help make this lodge a reality, and this day a very special memorable and enjoyable one.

Then President Nick Morris recognized many of our dignitaries

11 who were fortunate to be in our midst.

Sister Evelyn Mikeska gave a brief history as to the beginning of this lodge which was formally organized Sept. 3rd, 1975.

Now that we are charteTed, we as new enthusiastic members will all endeavor to do our utmost to bring new members, so our lodge will proceed to grow. It will not only give us fraternal protection but social enjoyment for our youth and adults.

Fraternally, Edith Pfeiffer — SPJ ST — LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sept. 12th marked the 9th meeting of 1976. It is difficult to realize there are only three meetings left in the year, and three notable holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Here's hoping that attendance at these remaining sessions will be the best yet — it can be if you plan for it. Reserve those second Sunday afternoons now and plan to bring someone else along.

It was a surprise and a pleasure to have guests at Sunday's gathering.

Brother and Sister Alvin and Wilma Nesuda were present and spoke briefly. They are always so welcome and we hope they return soon.

After the reading of the minutes and other reports our attention was called to a laudable project sponsored by the Ladies' Circle.

Sister Anna Juran spent many hours gathering pictures of the past presidents of Lodge 92 and having them enlarged or restored as some were very small or part of a group. Descendants of some of the men were most cooperative in helping compile the roster. Now they will be hung at the hall and will surely be the topic of conversation many times in the future.

The membership approved a new policy for Stephen Craig McClendon, grandson of Rudy and Justine Chaloupka.

Two young families of the lodge welcomed new babies recently. Joe Bailey and Jan Paprskar, now living in San Antonio have a new daughter, Anna Bruce, to grow up with Mary Elizabeth, their first born. The Richard Dickersons also were proud and fortunate parents making grandparents of Mr. and Mrs. Reedy Lee Tucker.

Present at the meeting was 3month-old John Erie Paprskar sporting his lodge pin on his sunsuit.

Many members are traveling as were Brenda and Gary Lackey and family who are back from a trip to Breckenridge, Colorado.

A few words to thank Toy Lee Owens for her efforts and interest shown in giving free dance instrucLions before recent dances. An able instructor by occupation she helped so much and we are grateful to her.

Several brothers and sisters-were ill recently. Hospitalized were Gladys Reed, Joseph Becan, Joey Dearing and John Murphy, who had by-pass surgery in the Medical Plaza Hospital. Inez Krivanek's father is still ill in Weatherford.

On Sept. 8th we lost one of our longtime membPrs, Brother Joe Hubenak, a former devoted supporter of our lodge and for several years manager of the lodge building. He was a familiar figure with his everpresent cigar and friendly greeting. His absence will be felt. It is always sad to lose a lodge brother and we share in his family's grief. A family nurtured in the concept of brotherhood, and we take comfort in knowing they will be around to take his place.

We had an early adjournment, which has been the rule lately, and afterward everyone enjoyed a sausage and trimmings suppet graciously served by Bennie Bartek and Inez Krivanek.

Future dances are: K of C dance Oct. 9th, and lodge dance Oct. 16th, with Joe Lynn's band.

Plan to come dancing and please remember only three meetings are left to attend this year, let's show we care!

Fraternally, Helen Paprskar — 8PJST— IMPORTANT NOTICE — LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Dear Members: There has been a change in the meeting place for the next meeting. It will be held at 920 Hwy. 78, Schertz, located between the Mobil station and the Soliertz Animal Hospital in Schertz. The date of our meeting will be Friday, Sept.

24, at 7:30 p.m. See you then.

Paternally, Wanda Mokry Secretary

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12 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our' last regular lodge meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 2nd, at 8 p.m. with lodge Vice President Alfred Klusacek in charge of the meeting.

Flag Bearers James Allen and Vincent Schiller led the assembled group in the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag.

Vice President Klusacek welcomed all to the meeting. The attendance was small, probably due to school day the next day. No visitors were present.

Sister Lillian Kosarek, secretary, read the roll call of officers with all present, only the president and vice president exchanged places for this meeting. The roll call of sales representatives was also read by the lodge secretary.

The minutes of the August 2nd lodge meeting were approved as read. Correspondence included the SL mortuary dues, a letter from the IRS, and a thank-you note from Brother Will Junek for the monetary gift from the XXII SPJST Convention, Those listed as hospital patients were Brothers Joe F. Dana and Robert W. Vasieek, Sr. Hope you both have recovered and are enjoying good health again.

The following were accepted as members of our lodge: Juvenile — Lori Jean Greger; Adults — Catherine Lee Dupree; Additional Policies — Henry S. Green, sr., Donna Kay Kohutek, Edward Benjamin Skraibanek, Harrison Lee Ventress, Charles Louis Mikulas, Jr., Jerry J. Mikulas, Jr., and Betty Jane Mikulas. The Malove'ts family: Bobby, Betty, Sherry, Donny, and Scotty, transferred from Lodge 47 to Lodge 24. We welcome the new members to our lodge and hope they feel at home with us at Lodge 47.

The chairmen's reports were real good as were the officers' reports.

Brother Frankie Klinkovsky gave the board of trustees report by reading the board's minutes of their last meeting.

Under new business, President Jerry Pechal those Brothers Frank Klinkovsky and Anton Vitek, and Vice President Klusacek picked Brother Bill Fuller to serve on the Salary Committee. These members will present the salaries agreed on by them for the 1977 lodge officers

to be elected in November.

Sister Caralou Allen, youth leader, gave her report. She stated that 36 members and 3 visitors were present. She thanked the members who came to support the youth club's fund-raising project. "The attendance was small but everyone opened their pocket books," was the way Sister Allen expressed it. They voted to sell Christmas cards as their new project. The youth will be contacting you so 'buy some beautiful cards to send to your friends and help the youth club, too.

Sister Kosarek read the names of recipients of premium. refund checks.

Door prize winners were Sisters Theresa Chlapek and Della Mares.

Brothers Anton Motl and Alfred Klusacek, both refused the door prize and Sister Della Mares got the second door prize.

The next lodge meeting will be on the regular meeting date, the first Sunday of the month; Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at 2 pan.

Brother Klusacek thanked everyone for the opportunity of conducting the lodge meeting and invited everyone to attend the next meeting, also. A job well done, Brother Alfred! See you at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS

Dear Members and Friends: The' regular meeting was held August 27th at the home of the Ernest Jaseks.

President Siavik called the meetin order. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer's report was accepted as read.

Youth Leader Bea Parker reported on YAD and Camp. Stating how much she had enjoyed the opportunity of attending and how impressed she was with the organization.

After welcoming our new members to the lodge, the meeting was adjourned.

Sister Jasek served refreshments during the social hour, which we all enjoyed. We were also happy to see the Wilsons whom we have missed. That's all for now. See you Sept. 24th.

Wanda Mokry Secretary

LODGE NO. 6, COTTGN WOOD Friday night, Sept. 10, Lodge 6 held its September meeting. The pledge of allegiance to the American flag was led by youth members David Dobecka and Terry Hykel.

David then said the SPJST pledge.

President Johnnie, Krizan then asked the membership to stand for a few moments of silent tribute to our departed member, Sister Jenofefa Gajdosik.

There were 17 members present at the September meeting. Our guests were Mr. and Mrs. Her Brem and family and Jeanette Rieger and family.

All reports were approved as read. Brother Robert Dobecka gave the board of trustees' report.

In the youth report, Sister Schuetz reported the following winners at State YAD: Teenager of the Year — Doug Uptmor Junior of the Year — Darrell Uptmor Youth Club of the Year —Lodge No. 6 Youth Leader of the' Year — Willie Mae Schuetz $500 Scholarship Award — Doug Uptmor First place winners in Arts and Crafts: David Dobecka, Joyce Wachsmann and Theresa Dobecka.

The youth club members are planning an outing at Spivey's Crossing Sunday, Sept. 19th and an outing to Six Flags on Oct. 10th.

Birthdays for October include: Eddie Marek, Ruthie Schuetz, Aubrey Uptmor, Betty Jane Pavlas, Jeanie Marie Chase, Theresa Dobecka, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Krizan will have an anniversary this month. Darrell Uptmor brought the birthday cake for this month.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported sending the following cards during the month of September: Birthday — Fred Monthei, Theresa Snider, L. B. Dobecka, Adelle Royal, Georgia Wachsmann, Rose Uptmor, and Vickie Anderson; GetWell — Evelyn Seith, and Sister Dobecka was reported as being on the sick list; Sympathy — Mr. and Mrs. Willie Helona.

The membership voted to accept one new adult member and four new juvenile members into Lodge 6. We are all glad to have you with us.

The door prize winners were: $2, George Straten; $10, Laverne Kru-

Wednesday, September 22, 1976 eger, not present, and $10, Donald Pruitt, not present.

The meeting was then adjourned until Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Pat Wachsmann Reporter - SPJST — LODGE. NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Friends: I must write about some of the activities going on at our lodge since I missed seeing something from the lodge.

As usual the Saturday night dances always bring nice crowds and judging by the large attendance, the Ramrods, a country-western style band, seemed to be one of the favorites of our dancing fans. Every Saturday night each band plays fine music and is appreciated.

The birthdays and wedding anniversaries are recognized at our weekly entertainment. In fact there will be a reunion for sixty people who have already reserved seats coming up soon.

The Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy benefit was a success. There was a total of $800 collected by adult and youth members of Lodge 74. The youth went from door to door collecting and all worked hard for the project. Even all the food was sold. out. All those who contributed to this worthy cause are greatly appreciated. Victor Shmoldas and his friends played free for six hours and it was enjoyed by those in attendance. President Hefner with his guitar and Mr. Harrelson with his violin and I also contributed our talent for the day.

Our recent meeting was well attended including the new members whom we all enjoyed meeting.

There are a lot more members joining our lodge, so it seems that our sales representatives are doing a good job by keeping the lodge progressing and successful. We feel for our officers because they do have a heavy load on their hands to keep things running smoothly, and we are thankful for the nice and well behaved attendance at the lodge's functions and seeing that all the new members and their guests enjoy coming to the lodge for recreation.

A box supper is planned for Saturday, Oct. 30th. Prepare a box with a meal for your partner. The

13 one who buys your numbered lunch box, will get to eat with you. Also keep in mind that you are to come dressed in a costume of your own choice. A prize will be given to the best dressed person. Now, doesn't this sound like fun? Be sure and come for a fun time to Lodge 74 in Lovelady.

All of you stay well and happy; also do some safe driving.

Fraternally, Sliverta Michka - SPJST DISTRICT V MEETING

Dear Members, The district officers and the officers of Lodge No. 176 Houston Northwest met on Sept. 1st and made plans for the fall meeting at Lodge No. 142, Stefanik, 5508 Nolda, Houston, on Sunday, Oct. 3rd.

Lodge 176 will be the hosts and its officers are looking forward to seeing you there.

A tasty dinner of beef barbecue and sausage with the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. on. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. The district youth, under the direction of our capable Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg, will present a short and interesting program and then will hold their own meeting.

A free dance with good mixed music by the Country Sounds will follow the meeting. It is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.

At the spring meeting, 11 of the 18 lodges in our district were represented; the most represerttation we have had was at the 1975 spring meeting when 12 lodges were represented. The district meetings are important, for there you learn important facts from your district and from your Supreme Lodge. We officers urge all lodges to make ,a special effort to attend this meeting and help us make it 100 percent attendance. That would be quite an accomplishment for our district!

A special invitation is extended to the Supreme Lodge officers and the editor, and their families, and to all SPJST members and their friends. Members of District V, come and show your support for the SPJST; come and help us make it the greatest meeting we have ever had.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Ilehricamp District Secretary

LODGE NO. 48, REYERSVILLE

Dear Members: The Beyersville SPJST Lodge 48 held their regular monthly meet-.

Mg Sunday, Sept. 12th, at 3 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by President Bobby Wuensche.

Sharon Beran read the minutes and gave her financial report of the funds. Ruth Wuensehe gave her insurance report.

We had one departed member, young 4-year-old Robert Torres.

Ald stood in a moment of silent prayer for our departed member.

There were four new members for the month of August: John Fitzgerald Susan, ,Timmy Dean Susan, James Bernard Barcuch, and Matthew D. McConchie. I wish to welcome these four young people to our lodge.

Thomas Naron III converted his insurance policy from a family plan since he will attain the age of 21 years next month.

Saturday, Sept. 25th the State Royalty will be held at Academy Lodge No. 177. We are very privileged to have the District II queen from our lodge; she is Becky Swanson and we wish her the best of luck in the state finals. I would like to invite all lodges in District II to attend. The more members we have present the better chance of District II winning state.

Our next meeting is scheduled Sunday, Oct. 3rd, at 3 p.m. There will be a discussion about celebrating the lodge's anniversary. Lunch will follow the youth club meeting at 4 p.m.

Our youth club is very active now. Any young member age 6 to 16 is eligible. They are planning a social each month and the parents are helping now when needed, especially when transportation or some other things are called for.

In August, the parents took the kids to the swimming pool and afterward to the park for watermelon. For September they are all planning to attend State Royalty in Academy. I saw the October list and they will have something to do each month until next summer.

The club's next meeting is also scheduled for Oct. 3rd, at 4 p.m., so all you kids, come out and join in the fun.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter

14 LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW Dear Members: There will be a social for Saturday, Sept. 25th at the Elderville Hall for Lodge 178 members and families.

Guests will be welcome but will be charged $1.50 per person; children under 12 free and over 12 will be charged the same as adults.

Barbecued chicken with all the trimmings will be served at 4:30 pm .; games and dancing entertainment will follow.

Fraternally, Clara Hablinski Entertainment Comm.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 1st by Vice President Della Kadlecek because Sister Willie Mae Wood, president, was not present.

Secretary Sister Rosalee Kostom read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were accepted as read.

The treasurer's report was read

by Sister Mary Tilich which was very complete.

Lodge 88 Homecoming Day was very well attended and it was great, the way all the members cooperated together. There was much work to 'be done but it was all managed very well. The Birthday Club Sisters had a bazaar on Homecoming Day. Donors to the booth were: Sisters Emelie Sebek, Ann Elmer, Evelyn Mikolas, Mary 'Mich, Willie Mae Wood, Jeanne Caldwell, Ida Hanka, Lillian Firm, Elsie Roznovsky, Mary Russell, Mary Fusig, Rosalee Kostom, Anna Vrla, Frank Tilich, Della Kadlecek, Wanda Kennedy, Willie Mae Stang, Imogene Lero, Frances Olexa, Tillie Heiman-1p, Rose Borelice, Annie Baethe, Loddie Kadera, Frances Dvorak, and Birdie Hilaher.

Thanks to all of you fine sisters, you made the bazaar a great success.

The beautiful quilt that was made by the Birthday Club Sisters was given away the night of homecoming, but must apologize for not knowing the party's name who won the quilt. (Berry they were not there.) Sister Della Kadlecek and Lillian Finn worked in the quilt booth all day.

Many thanks to the diligent

Vg6TNIK workers in the bazaar project: Sister Mary Tilich, chairman; Sisters Rosalee Kostom, Rose Horelica and Mary Fusig (Sorry, girls, I almost forgot these names) The sisters did very good in the cookbook booth. The workers included Sisters Birdie Hilsher, Evelyn Mikolas and Shirley High.

The luncheons for September were enjoyed by all Thanks to the cooks who were Sisters Agnes Lesak, Pauline Zism, Mary Russell and Louise Chudej (working for Mary Schenburn).

We are happy to hear that Brother Alfred 11ns/her is at home and we wish him well. We always enjoy seeing the brothers' smiling faces who come to our luncheons.

Many thanks to Brother A. J. Stayton for donating the celery and lettuce for our Sept. 1st luncheon. , "Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Tillie Mae Bily, Pearl Hanka, Susan Schenlmrn and Birdie Hilsher. May you Asters enjoy many more happy birthdays.

Remember These Dates: 1st Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Luncheon and game party, 10 a.m.

2nd Wednesday, Oct. 13—Luncheon, game party and meeting, 11 a.m.

We will be looking forward to seeing all of you on these dates.

That's a date, OK? Just a thought: Speak well of your friends or do not speak at all.

Be so generous in extolling their virtues that there is not time to mention their faults. Remember all the traits that make them likeable, forget the few times you wonder why. When you speak highly of your friends, you speak highly of yourself; for a man who is proud of his friends is surely worthy of them.

Fraternally, Lillian Finn Reporter SPJST

LADIES CIRCLE, LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH It is with regret we announce that Helen Paprskar will no longer report the news and events for the Ladies' Circle of Lodge 92.

Helen has accepted a position with Nolan High School, Fort Worth, and will no longer be able to serve as our reporter. She was an excellent reportetr, and it will be difficult for anyone to replace , her. We

all hope, if her time permits, she will attend our Circle meetings.

President Anna Juran asked me to fill in for Helen until election of officers is held in January, 1977.

Please bear with me until election time.

Happy events and sad events affect our lives. Births, sickness and death march on relentlessly, and happiness and sadness touch all of us and we share the happiness with our members and share their grief in their sorrow. That is the essence of brotherhood and stAerhood.

Fall weddings for the Ladies' Circle are starting. Cassandra Wruble, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Wruble, Sr., of our Circle, married Ronnie Burns on Sept.

1st. A wedding reception was held at the grandparents' home, 3411 Northwest 25th St., Fort Worth.

Cassandra's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Wruble, Jr., live in Grand Saline.

The bride graduated from Castleberry High School, Fort Worth, in 1975. Her bridegroom is employed by the T & P Railroad Co., and the couple will make their home in Tyler. Cassandra is also the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Agnes Wruble of our Circle. Our best wishes for long life and happiness are extended to the newlyweds.

Sept. 8th, 1976, Joe P. "Papa Joe" Hubenak died at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Worth. Joe was a native of Cyclone and had lived in Fort Worth since 1935. Much of his adult life was spent as a restaurant owner. He and his wife, Este Belle, were active members of SPJST Lodge No. 92, the River Oaks Christian Church and of our Circle. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife and family.

We wish Brother John Murphy a speedy recovery from his recent leg surgery and hope he and his wife, Victor, will be able to attend our meeting soon.

Correspondence was acknowledged from Sister Annie Tulis, who underwent surgery and is recuperating at home. Annie, you must get well because we miss you and wish you good health so you will be with us soon.

Tillie Gillis and her husband, Art, are on a trip to Las Vegas and Oregon. We wish you a good trip and may God be with you until

Wednesday, September 22, 1976 you reach home safely.

The Ladies' Circle held a brief business meeting and enjoyed a delightful lunch on Thursday, September 9. Members, long time no see, were: Florence Green and Mary Powers. Guests were Mrs. Joe (Helen) Skrasek and Ella Mae Faraizl. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Florence Greer, Dona Hubenak, Lillie Matusevich and Agnes Wruble, and to Sister Helen Zich, whose birthday was in August, but who has not been able to be with us for a long time.

Mrs. Zich is one of our oldest members, Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. and the ladies are being asked to bring covered dishes of their choice or desserts or salads.

Fraternally, Mary A. Ciha.cek SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB Dear Readers: The Seaton Choral Club met last night for their regular rehearsal after almost a two-month holiday with the following members present: Willie and Adeline Kohutek, Otto and Matilda Hanes, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Annie Jakubec (our talented leader), Albina Mikeska, Leonora Mucha, Mollie Ha y -erland,DothyPecal,Gorgi Sodek, Martha Kiusacek, Willie and Doris Provazek, Leon Sodek, Ruby Bolton, Leo and Odell Baca.

This was a disappointing turnout after our long vacation and we hope that for our next rehearsal we can all be present and have a real successful club; we must all participate.

It was announced that our member, Floyd Stuteville, had surgery that morning and was in the intensive care unit of King's Daughters Hospital; we made our usual get-well card for Floyd and we all sincerely wish him a speedy and complete recovery as soon as possible. Floyd and Emily are loved by all of us and we wish them well.

We began our rehearsal with our theme song, "Musicians Come and Play," and had a great time singing those old favorites even though most of us were a bit rusty, neverthe less, we enjoyed it very much and we hope that those of you who missed out will be back for our next rehearsal an the fourth Tuesday

15 — Sept. 28th. Come out and help us keep our club going and, in doing so, you will do yourself a favor for nothing relaxes you more than enjoyable singing.

Singingly yours, Otto Hanus Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dear Members and Friends: The Friendship Club had 27 members present. Some were still out due to vacations or illness. We enjoyed having Sister Eva Dockery who is home visiting her family and our guests, Helen Skrasek and Ella Mae Faraizl.

A get-well card was signed and sent to Brothers George Korteff and Joe Hubenak who were in the hospital and we are sorry to report Brother Hubenak passed away a week later .We extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Esta Belle Hubenak and all the family.

After the meeting, "Happy Birthday" was sung to our August and September members: Helen Zich, Mrs. Zubb; (September) Anna Rozboril, Anna Beiota, Albina Mikusek, Mary Ann Krivanek and Mary Pa vey.

A delicious lunch and games followed. Sister Rose Steinman was our door prize recipient.

Our next meeting will be a covered dish luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 6th at 10:30 p.m..

A special thank-you to Sister Vaenesian for her donation of a gift, won by Mary Ann Krivanek.

Our local SPJST lodge meeting Sunday was called to order by our president, Brother Jerry Milan.

Our secretary, Sister Mary Renfro was in Canada along with Brother Bill and our Vice President Wilbur Mason and Jeanie were on their way to Las Vegas.

The members stood in a moment of silence to pay tribute to our deceased members since the last meeting.

Brother Milan made welcome Brother Frank Kovar and Brother and Sister Norman and Lola Kneschk, who have been absent for some time.

Plans are being made for our Polka Festival, Oct. 23rd and 24th.

We wish a speedy recovery to Sister Eva Dockery who had surgery this morning (Sept. 14th) and is in All Saints Hospital. She is

from Isfahan, Iran, and is visiting in the home of her parents, Brother and Sister Helmut and Maria Frill. Her husband, Brother Virgil Dockery, plans to join her in another two weeks.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Sister Marie Dvorak and all the family on the loss of her. husband, Brother Louis Dvorak. We also express our sincere sympathy to Sister Esta Belle Hubenak (92) and all the family on the loss of her husband, Brother Joe Hubenak (or Papa Joe, as he was knbwn to all of us.)

Sister Anna Milan is enjoying her daughter, Sister Frances Mamule and grandson Mark Mamula from South Bend, Indiana. Mark is on his way to UCLA. Due to the State Fair falling on our next lodge meeting date, we have changed it to the third Sunday, Oct. 17th, at 3 p.m.

Remember, our dance Saturday, Oct. 2nd with Pete Robinson's Orchestra.

Receipt of contributions to the Memorial Fund from the followi are gratefully acknowledged. ing In memory of Brother Louis Dvorak — Anna Milan, $5.00.

In memory of Brother Joe Hubenak — Ray and Anna Johnson $5.00; Anna Milan, $5.00.

The $100 donation from Sister Henrietta Milan in my last setter, was for a ceiling fan she got from the old hail, as a memory.

Watch for details on the Polka Festival.

So until ... Keep smiling!

Mary Pavey -SPJST---

SMETANA CEMETERY'S FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPT. 26th Dear Members and Friends: The Smetana Cemetery Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 26, at Lodge 39, Bryan, on Highway 21 West.

A delicious dinner will be served at 11 a.m. and will continue until the supply is depleted. The menu will consist of barbecued beef or sausage with all the good trimmings for $2.25. Other available food and pastries will be sandwiches, hot dogs, kola.che, cakes, pies, coffee, plus soft drinks — buy some to take home, too.

There will be a wheel of fortune and auctions of a super collection of items you would love to own which will be conducted by Mayor

16 Lloyd Joyce.

You might just find some antiques too, at the flea market sale of a vast assortment of pre-owned merchandise collected from the families of the Smetana Cemetery.

A country store of those real good things will be displayed for sale, consisting of home-grown canned goods, jellies, jams, vegetables, handcrafts, flowers, potted plants, and other goodies.

Set aside this date: Sunday, Sept.

26th and come to Lodge 39, near Bryan and enjoy the day with us and you will also be contributing your effort and support toward a worthy cause.

Fraternally, Eleanor Ruder SPJST -

SL President Nick Morris opens chartering ceremonies of Warrenton Lodge 179 at Round Top Rifle Association Hall.

REMARKS DELIVERED AT THE CHARTERING CEREMONIES OF NEW LODGE 179, WARRENTON IN THE RIFLE ASS'N HALL IN ROUND TOP ON SUN., SEPT 12th, 1976, BY SL PRESIDENT MORRIS AND SL SEVY-TREAS. MIKESKA Thank you, Brother Eckermann.

Fellow members of the Supreme Lodge, officers and members of Lodge No. 179, friends and guests: As all of you know, the reason we are here today is to officially charter Lodge No. 179 of the SPJST in Warrenton. It is with great pleasure that we do so and welcome this new lodge into the SPJST family of fraternal lodges.

Inasmuch as a short (but complete) account of the origin and beginnings of this lodge appear in the program that you have all been

Brother Harold Bergmann accepts SPJST Lodge Emblem from Brother Mikeska. handed, I will not repeat any of that information. I will say that that information is the result of a meeting of the lodge officers and some of the members about a month ago, plus information from the Supreme Lodge Vice President and the State Field Manager. In reading the brief history of Lodge 179, you can see how a series of coincidental circumstances led to the organization of the lodge.

Events sometimes come about that

way; sometimes there's a lot of planning, and sometimes it is a matter of coincidence. Be that as it may, the result has been very fruitful and marks progress, both for this lodge and the SPJST Fraternal Society. We are indebted to all those who had anything to do with the beginnings of the lodge and you will be hearing from them very shortly.

Now, if I may, I would like to proceed with the formal portion of

Wednesday. September 22, 1976

This is the lodge banner ( renton Lodge 179.

Lodge No. 179, Warrenton members accepting the pledge at the ing of their lodge.

Lodge SS Houston's Choral Group performing at Warrenteres chartering ceremonies at Round Top, Sept. 12th. our installation ceremonies. I will address myself primarily to the members, both new and transfers to Lodge No. 179.

My clear friends: By virtue of your stated and written desire to form this new lodge of the Slav- . onic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, and by virtue of that application having been approved by the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST and the charter being issued to that effect to you today, be installed as subsidiary Lodge No. 179, located in the city of Warrenton in the county of Fayette in the State of Texas. We are happy that you have chosen to take this historic and important step. We know that all of you seeking admission in Lodge No. 179 will always conduct

yourselves in a most exemplary manner in all affairs bearing and reflecting on the SPJST, and that you will do your utmost to abide by the tenets of our Society and by its by-laws and principles.

I will now ask the guide, Sis. Dorothy Oltmann, to escort all those seeking admission into Lodge No. 179 and bring them before me and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Supreme Lodge, Bro. Leonard Mikeska.

Bro. Mikeska: My friends, we are pleased that you have applied for membership in the SPJST Society.

This membership will entitle you to many benefits. You are about to become a part of a proud, strong, and growing organization. Proceeding with the installation, we will

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have you promise and, make a vow that you want to help fulfill the purposes of our Society and that you agree to comply with the constitution and by-laws and rules of the SPJST Society and this local lodge. I will now ask you to place the palm of your right hand over your heart while I read you the pledge and vows: "I bind myself, upon my word in the presence of the members of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, that it is my firm and sincere desire, to abide by the constitution, by-laws and rules of the SPJST and this local lodge.

"I solemnly promise that I want to be a good and loyal member of the SPJST and the local lodge which I am now joining.

"I further promise that I obligate myself to assist my brothers and sisters in time of their need and in their trials and tribulations and to protect their interests and rights in this local lodge, as well as in the SPJST, to the best of my ability."

(Now repeat after me): These solemn promises, vows and obligations I bind myself to keep and to perform, upon this, my word of honor.

Brothers and sisters, I firmly hope that you will remember the pledge and vow that you have taken.

For your own welfare and for the welfare of our Society, I hope that you fulfill your obligations that you have taken. Take pride in the SPJST and strive with us to become more perfect citizens and members.

At this time I want to share with you an appropriate verse by the American poet, Edwin Markham,

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Three Dybala Brothers participating in the I odge 88 Concert Orchestra.

L to R: Arnold playing the trombone, Rudy conducting the orchestra, and John playing the drums. (Another brother, Edmund, plays the dulcimer and lives in Ganado.)

Dennis W. Roemer, secretary entitled "Brotherhood.": Dorothy Oltmann, financial sec"There is a destiny that makes retary us brothers; Lee J. Leonhardt, treasurer No one goes his way alone; Doris Eckermann, youth leader All that we send into the lives Then, as District I officials we of the others, have your District I Director, Bro. Comes back into our own."

Fellow members, I know that you John Kubena of La Grange; your will share with us the pride we District I President, Donnie Vicfeel in belonging to a proud, dy- torick of Lodge No. 9 in Snook, namic and growing Society. Our District I Sales Representative, future is bright. It is only in our Bro. Ben Trcalek of Caldwell; and fondest dreams that we visualize Mrs. Lola Vavra of Bryan, District the great things that the future I Youth Counselor. Our State holds for this lodge and the SPJST. Youth Director is Sis. Dorothy MasThank you and please accept my sey of Temple, and the District V Sales Representative is Sis. Evelyn wishes for much success.

In order that you may become Mikeska of Houston. And of course, more thoroughly acquainted with your presiding officer for today's the basic principles of our So- ceremonies is Bro. Elgene Eckerciety, I now present you to our mann, who also serves as your Supreme Lodge President who will lodge vice president. You will be hearing from all of these individugive you further instructions.

Bro. Morris: Thank you, Bro. Mi- als very shortly.

Chartering new lodges and dedikeska. I would like to introduce the officers of Lodge No. 179 and cating new lodge homes are part ask them to ascend the stage, plus of the growth effort in the SPJST the district director, district presi- and we are making good progress dent, the district sales representa- in both areas. These are always tive, and the district youth coun- historic occasions and they mark selor, state youth director, and the giant steps forward for the lodge district sales representative of Dis- involved and for the SPJST. All trict V, Sis. Evelyn Mikeska. of this progress is being achieved Harold Bergmann, president of with one primary goal: That of beLodge No. 179 ing an active part of an ever-inElgene Eckermann, vice president creasing SPJST family, and we of

V!STNIK course are very happy and elated about it.

As you nave read in the brief program notes, credit for the organization of this lodge belongs primarily to Sis. Evelyn Mikeska of Houston, the District V Sales Representative who, sometime ago, approached Sis. Dorothy Oltmann of Warrenton about becoming a member and sales representative for the SPJST. The rest of the story is now a matter of history and is related in your program. When I met with the officers in planning these ceremonies about a month ago I detected an aura of considerable enthusiasm and eagerness which demonstrates that people, if they are united in a common effort and have a lot of determination, do not have to be large in number. It was my privilege to work with such a group about a month ago and I have every reason to believe that Lodge 179 will enjoy a steady increase in membership.

Brothers and sisters, by the solemn pledge that yOU have just taken with Bro. Mikeska, you are now entitled to all the rights and privileges (and I might add — responsibilities) of membership in the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas and in the new Lodge No. 179, Warrenton. Bro. Mikeska has related to you the seriousness of the pledge you have taken. I trust you will not take this pledge lightly, The tenets upon which the SPJST was founded are Benevolence, Humanity, and Brotherhood, and you should all bind yourselves to live according to these tenets and surely you will all find it easier to overcome the day-today obstacles of your daily lives.

Benevolence is one of mankind's greatest virtues. It patiently grants aid to the suffering and is the real basis of all charity. Our endeavors, whether fraternal or civic, must be founded upon the virtues of charity and benevolence.

The spirit of humanit y teaches us that we should regard our neighbors as our equals, be they rich or poor, of high or low station in life and whether they have convictions different from our own.

The spirit of brotherhood demands that we mutually obligate ourselves to love, respect, and pro -teconaher,otnlyfraternal occasions but on all occas-

Wednesday, September 22, 1978 ions every day throughout our life.

If you carry on your fraternal work in the spirit of the tenets, you will become strong and your lodge will grow and prosper and your own individual lives will be enriched.

I will now ask the entire assembly to stand and repeat after me: "Let us stand united . in the cause of benevolence . let us stand united . in the cause of humanity . let us stand united in brotherhood . let us stand united . in the bonds of fellowship and fraternal love . for all time to come." You may be seated.

I am sure that the members of Lodge No. 179 are aware of the fact that if this lodge is to continue to grow and prosper, a lot of diligent and hard work lies ahead for all of you. Lodge work — fraternal work — must come from deep within a person, and naturally, a person must like and want to do this sort of work; otherwise, he will be very unhappy among true fraternalists. Steady cooperation on the part of all can make your task much easier. Hopefully, sometime in the not too distant future, your lodge will arrive at a point where they might want to own their own building, and we share with all of you the hope that this will come to pass. You have good potential in this area of Fayette Co. Remember this: Involve your young people, from the little ones to the young adults. You will need their good will, muscle, energy, and enthusiasm. Cultivate a corps of young people to assume the reins of leadership when the time comes.

Whatever you do, do not create a gap by isolating and shutting the young people out of your activities.

As time goes on, you will be looking around for younger faces and talent, but they may not be there unless you make preparations to include them in your activities now.

Keep this in mind and remind yourselves of it from time to time.

I am sure our State Youth Director 81s. Dorothy Massey, and your District I Youth Counselor, Sis. Lola Vavra, will both have comments in this area.

I would like to pause here to present some items to Lodge No. 179 through you, Bro. Bergmann, the lodge president. Here is the lodge wall SPJST emblem that you can display in your permanent

19 meeting place after you have ac- we can to further your lodge's quired one, and perhaps you can progress. hang it in an appropriate place in I am also very pleased, as I this building for the rest of the know the members of Lodge No. day.

179 are, that the choral group and This is your lodge banner, which concert orchestra of Lodge 88, we have for you and which should Houston. came to entertain us tobe displayed every time your lodge day. I would like to recognize the meets. Incidentally, Sis. Dorothy director of the orchestra, Mr. Rudy Massey has monogramed the ban- Dybala. (I failed to recognize Bro. ner for you with your lodge and Tim Kostom, director of the choral lodge number. group. My apologies, Bro. Tim., And this is your framed charter, —NAM.) This demonstrates that with the names of all charter mem- the "big brothers" care for their bers typed thereon. It has been de- "little brothers and sisters"; also cided that all those who have ap- entertainer Quentin Reeves and plied for membership in Lodge 179 his colleagues who have been and before or by today and whose mem- will be performing for you this bership is later approved, will be afternoon. You see that you are considered charter members of part of a large family where others Lodge No. 179. Those names will do care. Thanks also to all those then be added later in the Supreme who worked and helped in any way Lodge and the charter will be re- toward making this day a success. turned to you for permanent pos- I would like to recognize Bro. Louis session.

Hanus, president of Lodge 88, Of course., it always goes without Houston, the largest lodge in the saying that there are usually many SPJST — over 8,000 members. So, people behind the scenes who gave we see here the representatives of their support in many ways to the largest lodge in the State help Lodge No. 179 get "on its of Texas coming and supporting, feet," as it were, and without the newest and a small lodge in whose support and help, today's the SPJST. (No matter how well you plan or events could not have come to pass. We thank the local news how many note-reminders a permedia, both newspapers and radio son makes for himself, someone is stations, and our Vestnik editor for inevitably overlooked. I would like their help in promoting and pub- for the assembly to recognize the licizing this event, (Recognize Bro. visiting director from District V Rudy Sefcik, editor of the Vestnik; and members of the Supreme Lodge Randy Reets of KWHI in Brenham from HoustOn, Bro. AI Mistier and and any other representatives of his wife, Birdie. We also have with the news media who may be pres- us our Vestnik editor and his wife,• ent. Also recognize Bro. John Chu- Bro. Rudy and Sis. Maxine Sefeik. pik, long-time and former secre- Bro. Seca has been busy today tary of the Supreme Lodge of the with his camera recording some of SPJST and Mrs. Chupik from La the events on film. My sincere.

Grange; Rev. Wayne Walther, pas- apologies. —NAM.) I would also like to recognize tor of the Warrenton Lutheran Church; and Father Ben Mazurkie- Bro. Lad Cmajdalka, president of wicz, pastor of the Catholic Church Lodge No. 1 in Fayetteville, a in Fayetteville, and Milroy Gregor, neighboring lodge just a few miles pastor of the Bethlehem Lutheran from here; also Bro. Harry SchuhChurch in Round Top.); and we mann, president of SPJST Lodge thank the local dignitaries and No. 176 in Houston, who comes civic officials for having attended from the Round Top-Warrenton and lending us their moral support area and who has come "back and encouragement. (County Judge hoine" today.

I said earlier that much work lies Fritz Lobpries of Fayette County and Round Top Mayor, Don Nagel, ahead of you. Good works speak for both of whom were present earlier.) themselves. You may never receive We hope all of them will return the credit that you feel you are frequently to attend activities of due, your name and achievements Lodge No. 179. All of us in the may never appear on a plaque or be Supreme Lodge will continue to engraved in stone, 'but fraternal give you further encouragement (our) work is the result of many and will help you in any way that people contributing, in small mess-

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20 ure and in their own way, their energies and talents, week after week, year after year.

Much of what you will be doing you will be doing because you like to do it and because you want to do it, and you will be rubbing elbows with a lot of people who feel the same way.

In addition to "chiefs" there must be a proportionate number of "indians." Not everyone can be the president of the lodge or chairman of a committee. At the same time, no one person can carry the entire burden alone on one person can make all the decisions; it must involve the other members or they will lose interest. It has to be a joint venture and effort. The greatest good will be accomplished by everyone cooperating and pulling together for a common goal.

We are confident that you are equal to the task. May your work bear fruit and may you enjoy much success in the coming months and years. We welcome you, Lodge No. 179 Warrenton, into our wonderful SPJST family. We wish you well!

(And in reference to the early founders of the SPJST, Bro. Morris spoke a few words in the Czech language,) (Inasmuch as the Warrenton and surrounding areas are settled by Americans of up to 90% German extraction who still use the German language in their daily communication, and upon request of the members, Bro. Morris also said a few words in German.)

I would like to conclude with the short verse entitled "The Human Touch": "Tis the human touch in this world that counts, The touch of your hand and mine, Which means far more to the fainting heart Than shelter and bread and wine; For shelter is gone when the night is o'er, And bread lasts only a day, But the touch of the hand and the sound of the voice Sing on in the soul alway."

Thank you and •may peace be with you this day and always.

—SI, PR Office

Post-Chartering Observations The weather for the Warrenton chartering was very favorable and a good crowd was present for the noon meal and the chartering ceremonies. Most of the crowd stayed through the auction and program presented by the Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and Choral Group, and cakewalk outside, however, the crowd for the evening dance dwindled considerably. With that one exception, the day seemed to be a good success for Lodge No. 179, thanks to a lot of people who worked very hard. Several of the members of,Lodge 179 got up at 5 o'clock in the morning to start preparing the barbecue and the home-made sausage for the noon meal, which was very tasty and enjoyed by so many. Sis. Evelyn Mikeska also came the day before and personally prepared many of the items for the meal and the cakewalk. It was cooperation like this that made the day successful.

The travel and participation by the Houston group certainly boosed the attendance and entertainment in the afternoon. The performance by the concert orchestra, under the direction of Rudy Dybala, and the choral group, under the direction of Tim Kostom, certainly added to the afternoon's festivities, and they deserve a big vote of thanks for coming the distance and taking the time to participate. They came in two chartered buses. Entertainer Quentin Reeves and his fellow entertainers also deserve credit for their contribution to the day's entertain/ ment.

All in all, I think the officers and members of Lodge No. 179 are pleased about the outcome. A number of people had been written into the lodge just prior to the chartering and some new members were also enrolled the day of the chartering. Their names will all be added to the charter listing the charter members of the lodge.

The hospitality of the host lodge was great and we enjoyed meeting all of the members and making many new friends. Good luck to Lodge No. 179, Warrenton! --NAM.

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar 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.

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

SPJST

NOTICE The State Youth Director has a good stock of new T-shirts, monogramed with the letters SPJST in a new color — heather blue with blue trim. They are available in sizeh, small, medium, and large in youth sizes; and small, medium, large and extra large in adult sizes.

Price: $2.25 each.

Also available are a few white Tshirts with red trim, monogramed with the SPJST letters, available in children's sizes only. Price: all $2 each. Contact State Youth Director's office in Temple.

— SPJST

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Me'mbers: The editor has been giving me a bad time about not writing to the Vestnik about our lodge activities, so Mr. Sefeik, here goes.

We, here at Lodge 136, have had a good summer; however, we were all ready for school to start and to get back on our schedules.

We wish to congratulate two of our outstanding members who participated in State YAD. Rita Kamas brought home a first place trophy in individual talent; first place trophy in home arts and a second place in pictorial arts. Jennifer May brought home a first place trophy in handicraft. We are all very proud of these very talented girls.

The Lodge 130 Youth Club is sponsoring a dance, Sept. 25th at the Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Avenue, here in Dallas.

Our theme is Pigskin Parade. We invite you to come and join the fun with us and help support the youth club. Jodie Mikula of Ennis will be playing for us. The charge

Wednesday, September 22, 1976

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State Youth Achievement Day Royalty — Lodge No. 177, Academy Saturday, Sept. 25th, 1976

job.

We are all looking forward to Czech Day at the State Fair on Oct. 10th. There are a lot of activities going on that day and we hope you will bring your family and join with all your Czech friends who will be there that day.

Fraternally, Elaine Skrabanek (9-15-76) Youth Leader SPJST -

ROYALTY COMPETITION SCHEDULE 3:00 p.m. — Royalty registration and orientation.

3:30 p.m. — Group picture of 1976 Royalty Contestants and lineup (onstage).

3:45 p.m. — Parents of Royalty Contestants take their places in reserved seating section in front.

3:55 p.m. — Presentation of Colors and Pledge to the United States Flag.

4:00 p.m. — Welcome — State Youth Director Royalty competition—(MC'd by 1975 Ring and Queen) Remarks by retiring king and queen.

Introduction of judges.

Recognition of 1975 and 1976 Royal Courts (kings and queens, their dukes, duchesses) and their parents.

Announcement of runners-up and presentation.

Announcement of new king and queen.

Coronation and robing of new royalty by retiring king and queen.

Presentation of flowers, gifts and trophies to winning royalty.

Remarks by king and queen.

(Break; Royalty pictures; Supper served by Lodge 177; clear floor and orchestra set up onstage.)

7:00 p.m. — Grand March of entire Royal Court.

7 to 11 p.m. — Coronation Ball: Litt'l Fishermen Orchestra (no charge) Food available the rest of the evening.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris, President and Head of the Youth Department (Mrs.) Dorothy Massey State Youth Director for admission is: adult $3; youth 13-16, $2; and 12 and under, free.

We particularly ask our lodge members to support us at this dance as this is our largest money-making project for our youth club each year. We wish to especially thank our mother lodge for allowing the youth club to have the proceeds from this dance.

The youth club especially enjoyed our District III Camp this summer. We had 11 members attend as well as two adults. It was fun for me to get to know other lead-

ers better and also youth from throughout the district. Anyone who has missed the opportunity to share quarters with Wanda and Bessie Petr has really not been to camp. They know every tree at Val Verde, since they have spent many summers tromping through the woods, just to make sure that every camper is where they are supposed to be. Thanks a lot to Ed Kamas for his hard work in producing camp this year. This was Ed's first experience with SPJST camp and I thought he did a super

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth of Lodge 130 held their monthly meeting Sept. 12th to discuss our big event, The Pig Parade Dance. We chose this theme to celebrate the beginning of a super football season. We cordially invite everyone to come out and have a great time on 25th. The dress code will be casual.

We also are proud of Rita Kamas who won first place in talent at State YAD, 1st place in Home Arts, 2nd place in Pictorial Art, and a plaque for being one of the top 10 youth in,the state.

At our next meeting we plan to visit Old City Park and relive our city's past history. All members are invited.

Fraternally, Jennifer May (16) (9-15-76) Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, My parents and I went to State YAD which was held August 29th at Temple High School. The meal served at noon was very good. Then I saw some nice crafts which were done by some of our members from the youth club. There were also some nice talent performances.

I would like to congratulate everyone who participated in State YAD. Fraternally, Mona Holmes (9-15-76) Reporter .

-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The El Campo Youth Club met Sept. 13th at the home of Mrs. William J. Goerig. We sang songs and read poetry. After the meeting we played games outside.

Fraternally, (9-16-76) Jeffrey T. Goerig

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DALLAS LODGE 84 TEENAGERS AT THE VESTNIK OFFICE — The Teenagers of Lodge 84 stopped at the Vestnik office in West during their summer trip to the Gulf Coast, Seated, L to R: Michael McGouldrick, Jimmy Liska, Jerry Manak, Larry Sadecky. Kneeling: Camille Mandak and Jackie Becan. Standing: Annette Prachyl, Mary Stock, Mark Prachyl, Cindy Horak, Pau! Pokladnik, Randy Petr, Debbie Becan, Chris Mandak and Cherri Petr.

birthday, Alan!

A hayride was planned for Sept.

28th. We will have a hot dog supper afterward. All parents are invited to go with us. Also could each meinber bring cookies or something for the party? We will be leaving the lodge at 6:30 p.m. and guests are welcome, too.

State YAD has come and gone.

Believe me, there were plenty of entries displayed. Thanks to the active kids who participated. From our lodge, Clayton Cabla received third place in Handicraft.

Remember State Royalty is coming up soon in Academy, so everyone please go and support the contestants.

After the meeting we colored.

Carol Chervenka brought her Tri cam liquid embroidery' for the youth to color with. The club is thinking about purchasing a set for the youth so we can have something to do during the winter months.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served.

Arleen Cabla (16) ( 9-14-76) Secretary SPJST --

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The El Campo Youth Club had its meeting Sept. 13th in the home of William J. Goerig. We practiced songs and played games. Mrs. Frank Vanek served refreshments.

We are looking forward to the next meeting on Oct. 2nd. I know it will be a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Gregory Goerig 19-16-761 Treasurer SPJST —

CHAPERONES ENJOYING A BREAK at West, in front of The Cechoslovak Publishing Co. L to R: Emil Petr, Bessie Petr, Wanda Petr, Charlie Petr, Oldrich Horak, Beulah Horak. Hank Sadecky is in the back row.

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Readers, The meeting was called to order by the president. Pledge of allegiance was recited and the roll ,T.as called.

The minutes were read and approved.

There was a discussion on parliamentary procedure and how to use it.

We have four new members this month: Alan Haisler, Sherry Donald and Scott Malovets.

Celebrating a birthday this month is Alan Haisler. Happy

FROM DISTRICT V YOUTH CLUB bear District V Youth Club Members: It is time once again for our fall District V meeting. This meeting will be held at Lodge 142, hosted

by Lodge 176, Houston Northwetst.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 on and our youth club meeting will start at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Plan now to attend and join in the fun. There will be a door prize given to some lucky youth and a free dance after the adult meeting. Bring a friend or another youth club member and let's try to increase our attendance this time; also don't forget to attend your own lodge youth club meetings.

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Wednesday, September 22, 1976 meetings this year to be eligible for camp or YAD next summer.

See you Sunday, Oct. 3rd at Lodge 142 located at 5508 Noida Street in Houston.

Fraternally, Mark Wahlberg (9-11-76) Dist. V VP SPJST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, Our youth club opened its meeting with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. President Mike Kana presided over the meeting. Gregory Goerig gave the treasurer's report.

The door prizes were won by Amanda Vanek and Chris Goerig.

Fraternally, Christopher Goerig (9-16-76) Vice President - *FAIT — LODGE NO, 169, BRENHAM Dear Members, Our bake sale made good money with the adult lodge at HEB and the youth club at Brookshire Bros. here in Brenham.

At the bake sale the things we sold were: cakes, homemade bread, pickles, jellies, kolache, candy and cookies.

Fraternally, Kellen Kocurek (11) ( 9-14-76) Reporter - SPJST — LODGE NO. 169, BRENHAM Dear Members: Our lodge had their monthly meeting Sept. 1st, at 7:30 p.m.

President Catherine Januszewski convened the meeting.

Kellen Kocurek led us in the pledge of allegiance.

Secretary Albert Martin called the roll and read the minutes.

They were approved as read.

Treasurer Theresa Martin gave her report.

We then talked about the YAD. We had 5 out of 6 people' to place in craft. They are as follows: Amy Kocurek (6-9) Pictorial Art; Chris Kocurek (6-9) Constructed Items; Susan Hrachovy (10-12) Science/Educational; Victoria Jaster (13-14) SeiencenEducational; and Deidra Kocurek (13-14) tied for 2nd place in Home Arts. Amy and Chris Kocurek had 1st places; Susan Hrachovy placed 2nd; Victoria Jester won 3rd place; and Patricia Januszewski also placed third.

We talked about a bake sale

that was to be held September 4th.

There was one letter of correspondence. The meeting was then adjourned.

After the meeting the craft presentation of awards was held. We had everyone bring a craft and then they were judged. The winners were: 1st — Catherine Januszewski; 2nd — Kay Lynn Neuendorff; 3rd — Kellen Kocurek; and Honorable Mention went to Amy Kocurek.

Cynthia Hrachovy had a game to play. Each one tried to guess the price of 4 bags of candy. The price was $1.11 total. The winner was Kay Lynn Neuendorff.

It was nice seeing everybody at State YAD! Fraternally, Kellen Kocurek (11) Reporter (9-14-76) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, We held our meeting Friday, Sept. 10th. All reports were given and we discussed a lot of things.

Sept. 8th we were guests at the West Rest Home's birthday party.

Our booth won first place at Westfest, and we also had a float in the parade.

Correspondence was read from the Willie Helona., family.

The club members are to collect papers, Post cereal labels, and nylon stockings.

State YAD winners were: Joyce Wachsmann in Hobby Kits; David Dobecka in Science/Educational; Theresa Dobecka in Home Arts; Doug Uptmor -- Teenager of the Year and scholarship winner; Darrell Uptmor — Junior of the Year; Willie Mae Schuetz -- Youth Leader of the Year; and Lodge Cotton= wood — Youth Club of the Year.

Sept. 19th we went to Spivey's Crossing and on Oct. 10th we will go to Six Flags.

The birthdays for this month are: Betty Jean Pavlas, Theresa Dobecka, and Jeanie Marie Chase.

Darrell Uptmor baked the cake and won the door prize.

Fraternally, Theresa Dobecka (10) (9-15-76) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO SPJST Lodge 50 youth met on Sept. 13 and we sang songs and enjoyed refreshments.

Fraternally, (9-15-76) Patrick Bartos

LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Readers, Our monthly meeting was held Sept. 12th. Carl Hla.vinka called the meeting to order. Mona Holmes led us in the pledge of allegiance and the song.

The roll was called and dues were collected.

Under old business we planned a Halloween party and a wiener roast together for Oct. 10, at 4 p.m ., at Marek's house. Mrs. Kalina is going to buy the supplies that are needed and Mrs. Holmes is going to make the chili. Also, every family is to bring two dozen cookies and pickles.

Under new business we discussed doing some sort of charity work.

The birthdays for the month of September were: Sandra Spacek and Pamela Brandt. The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Phyllis Spacek (14) (9-15-76) Secretary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Another year will end for our State Royalty and all our summer activities and we all find ourselves back in school and with a different routine.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to District III for the money I received and the title of District III king. I would also like to thank my mother lodge for Its monetary gift for being king and for winning first place at State YAD in Science. I will do my best for my district and mother lodge at State Royalty, Sept. 25th in Academy.

Fraternally, David Dobeeka (15) (9-15-76) - SPJST LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, Our meeting was held Sept. 10th.

We had a very good attendance.

Mrs. Schuetz gave her report for the month.

The birthdays for September are: Theresa Dobecka, Betty Jean Pavlas and Jeanie Marie Chase. Darrell Uptmor brought the birthday cake and he will bring it again at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Terry Hykel (9-15-76)

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east Ceska In MS

ttedni orgin Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Stitu Texas, xaloiene roku 1897 ROtNIK 64 — 11SLO 38

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redakce V tomto eisle hledhne udelat kou east Mai a na dale pokradovat s tou snahou. J.i asi tri tYdne jsem zadrtel dopis od bratra Sta ge i dva prispevky od bratra Karla 8icnera, ale bohutel eas utika a chtel jsem trochu napsat o flak pisni "81toda lasky" dill "Beer Barrel Polka", ale musim to odlotit na ptitti dobu a take mista je na kratko. Preetete si ptispevek "Skoda lasky" opatrne a musime uznat Ze asi jsou nekteti znalci milo informovani.

Chci take podekovat bratru StaSoyi za uznani price redaktorske a oboum bratrnm, i 8icnerovi, za uznini a trpelivost znovu dekuji.

Opravdu je to tetko vte dive do tisku kdyt neni dost mista. Asi jste si vsimli, te nit seznam IvadavYch i okrskoyYch schnzi hiedime jen obeas uvetejriovat pro nedostatek mista. Doufam, ze rozumite.

SPJST —

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IMPISOVATELI

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS V anglicke dist' Vestanku ze dne 18. srpna 1976 je zminka, to eestnY ptedseda Hlavni diadovny bratr Ed. Marek byl ustanoven k sepsini dejin SPJST. Clenove, at se jim do stane do rukou Cetba 'Dejiny SPJST' budou vdeeni tem, kteti se ptidinili a to, k dejiny byly sepsane a vydane v knitnim formitu, kde nebudou schizet obrazky, ktere nam mnohdy poyi vice net dlouhY popis ptedmetu. asto jsem mel na mysli bratra Marka, te on byl jednim z tech schopnYch a spolehlive nestrannYch elenfi, ktere jette mezi sebou mame. as se nedii zastavit a to neusti le odklidani nam bylo na tkodu.

Vtichni dlenove by melt jemu vyjit vsttic a die potteby bYt nipomocni.

Mne uspokojuje a blati vedomi, to maj apel pted sjezdem byl

ptiz-

Mali divenka, v kreji na Assam "Westfest".

A little girl in Czech costume at Westfest.

(Photo by Dennis Gera. —Ed.)

five vyslyten a zastupei sjezdovi se sna'xili onu zalettost vyfidit na miste a provedy, bez dalAiho Nekde ve sjezdovYch zapiseeh, kte re mi zapajeila sestra lJbbie Peters od naS'eho tadu Cislo 79, jsem se dodetl, te bratr Otto Hanut byl jmenoy an na sepsani techto jin. On jiste take udini sviij dil v teto feel, neb ma bohate yedomosti a dobrou vuli ,aby i po nem zustala nehynouci pamatka.

Jak jsem jit minule psal, budeli na mne zaklepano, rid vypomohu, kde toho bude zapottebi.

6ekam na fipinY sjezdovY protokol abych se mel z Ceho poudit.

Bgatr Sid Pokladnik z Dallas, sjezdovY ptedseda je chvilen vtemi

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ny Hlavni idadovny za spravne yedent' sjezdoveho potadu. Zajiste si to zaslougi.

Pit eteni toho naSeho zpravodaje Vestniku, jsem nekolikrat Ceti, ze bratr redaktor Rudy ..efeik pfednes1 tadost Hlavni filtadovne o vYp6moc k jeho redaktorskemu stolu. Jeho poiadavek byl vtdy odkladan a tak snad se doeko, spineni opravneneho potada y ku v ptitti schuzi Hlavni iitadovny v mesici fijam.

Kdyt uy atime praci redaktora, musime uznat, to bYva ptepracovanY. Neni to jen price ptipravit litku pro tisk yeas katdY tYden, ale k tomu ty zajezdy do rtiznYch mist, kam je yolan. Odmitnout vtdy nejde a tak misto klidu a odpoeinku v sobotu a nedeli east° jede jeho etyt Glenna rodina na, urdene misto.

Bratr 8ef611E se osveddl jako dob ry spolkoyy pracovnik naai bratrske Jednoty SPJST. Ma to zdedene po rodidich, ktere jsem znal od roku 1918.

Je nam znamo, ie dednici zamestnavaji v na.:41 ntadovne vkpomoene say na 40 hodin tYdne a sami take nemusi dat vice hodin. Co se neudela tento tYden, odloti se na Neco podobneho, takove odklidani si nemffie dovolit na g redaktor. Proto mejme uzneni i v tomto ptipade.

Bratte redaktore, Tobe pfeji aby jsi byl pochopen a ocenen v torn Tvem tetikeni povolani.

John Staga SPJST —

TAK VAELICOS PST Aneika Houdkova Krouiek NskYth ten v Dallas vyslovuje uptimnou soustrast elence sestte Adele Ldikarove v Taylor 'nad odchodem jejiho bratra p.

Frank Chalupy, ktery zesnul v Chicago, Illinois neda yno. Zanechai nekolik deti, vnukii, a v Taylor bratra Jerry a take tti sestry pi.

Letikarovou, pi. Zgarbovou a pi.

Trekovou. Zesnulemu necht' je to americka zeme lehka — tak daleko od rodne Moravy.

MladY John A Hubig, syn natl.

Ve stfedu 22. zafi 1976 olenky sestry Julie Winchester a zesnuleho John Hubiga se pfihlasil do vojenske slutby leteckeho oddilu dill Air Force v dervenci. Mladik jest jen 17 let stall a jest synovtem na g sestry Anny Pfikrylove.

Bude v San Antonio na vkcvik a vyvolil ai pfedmet udrtovani a spravovani letadel, ye kterem pak pozdeji bude specialistou. Druhk synovec sletny Pfikrylove jest v Korei tet na vojne (major Tony Kontak). Tfeti synovec Leslie Paul Mach vytel tkolu a nyni na yttevuje kolej v Corsicana, Tex. Koneakovi a Machovi jsou dienove SPJST. Vtem mladikum srdeene gratulujeme a pfejeme mnoho ttesti do daltich let. tlenka nateho Kroutku sestra Helen Oates me zadala abych sdelila krajanam, to ti ktefi by chteli se naudit tandit Mora yskou Besedu, aby se pfihlasili u ni kdykoliv po Aeste hodine veder (ona, totit pracuje pies den) a dislo telefonu jest 231-7556. Ut nezbkva moc dasu do 6s1. dne a tedy jednejte co nejdrive, a zavolejte pi. Oates.

Firma Svobodova (zprava neudava kde se tato naleza ale asi jest to bud'to v Nebrasce neb v Iowa zhotovila velke stojate hodiny, tak zvane grandfather clock, ktere jsou opravdu obrovske nebot' jsou 35 stop vysoke a maji motor na pohaneni hodin. Jsou petkrat tak valid! netli obyeejne hodiny tohoto druhu — a to ut jsou jiste velke, to ano?

V Anglii zname Big Ben hodiny pfestali odbijet skrze malou poruchu a nepracovali celkch 22 dni. hodinovk expert je koneene spravil. Hodiny jsou Pt 117 let stare a ui kolikrate za to dobu se zastavily ale nikdy .ne na tak dlouho.

Je to opravdu starotitna pamatka na eloveka, kterk tyto hodiny sestavil. Doufejme, te jette dlouho budou konat svou slutbu pro lid v Anglii.

Minulou nedeli zdejti noviny pHnesly zajimavou zpravu 0 mladiku Jimmie Struncovi z Ennis, kterk jest zamestnan ye znamem obchode zde (Titche's.) Zprava nava, to nadejnk mladik krajan je dovednkm okratlovatem vkkladnich oken to firmy a te umi upoutat pozornost kolemjdoucich svkin umenim. Byl pfiloten i jeho obrizek dill fotka a die ni jsem poznala jeho. Upfimne tomuto mladiku gratuluji a pfeji mu jette mnoho

25 spechn. 1V/yslim, to to byl jeho pfi- Hejnova, ktera byla sesttenici nati buznk, kterk v Ennis zalotil fad • elenky sestry Marie Stranske. JejiSPJST 82 pod jmenem Cechtiv do- ho otce jsem pied lety (lade znala mov. Jeho tetaeka pi. Sktivankova ale take jit dlouho odpoeiva na jest tat dlenkou SPJST v Ennis. vednosti, Pattila k fadu 25 v EnZdejti dallaska, vefejna knihov- o s. Zesnuie klidnk spanek a pozuna bude mitt peknou vkstavku in- stalYin vyslovujeme nati soustrast. dianskkch parnatek dole ve meste V Sherman zemfeht pi. Vlasta na dtvrtem poschodi (v Terrance Hejnova, mantelka pc) zesnuleni p.

Room.) Mali tam vystavene vinene Frank Hejnkm, kterk nedavno zepfikrYvky zhotovene Indiany kmesnul. Byla to ivakrove. pi. Mary ne Navajo, malby, panenky, zlat- Martinkove z Dorchester, Tx. Mannicke zboti, proutene kotiky a kotele John Dvotakovi a druzi ralkove pfedmety. Take rukavice a buzni z Ennis jell vyprovodit jesekerka, ktere kdysi patfily znana posledni caste. jlch memu Buffalo Bill Cody jsou na Nechat' odpotive, v pokoji. Myslim, vkstavce. Tento elovek tit mezi In- to rovnet patfili k SPJST. — SPJST — diany a pozdeji jezdil s cirkusem AiCi KROITUK UN V ENNIS a ja, jako male devde si jej parriaSchaze konima 9. WI se near tun ,kdyt v Ennis pfedvedl sve ume ni v cirkusu. Jetta dnes ho vidim, moc pekne vydatila. Ptitomitabylo jak s dlouhkmi bilkmi vlasy a vy- 30 dlenek a navtteva, pi. Harr son sokkm kloboukem sedel na bilem z Tyler, Texas, kamaradka to sestry koni a ukazoval vtelijake sve kum- Vivian Vranove, Tet panove Joe a tty obecenstvu. To ale jit je dam° Vilem Houdek, Polatek Fr. Hejnk, a Buffalo Bill spi svaj veiny sen Utica a Jurdik, byli pfitomni. Pfejit mnoho let. Kdo mete beite se dten dopis od pi. Marie Stranskk ve kterern dekuje sestram kroutku za podivat neb to stoji za to videt.

Ve Ft. Worth, Tx., zemfela cikan- pozdravni listek, a pfilotila paneskit kralovna Rosa Evans ye vyso- ttk dar do nail pokladny za kterk kern veku 95 let a pies 75 let via- jsme vdeni Take pfetten dopis od pi. Millie dla svkmi lidmi. Mela 11 deti, z Notka ve kterem saluje to Krounicht 9 zfistalo nativu, a zanechala nekolik set vnoudat, pravnou- tek Ceskkch ten pfijima, nate poeat a pra-nraWnoneat. Od roku 1935 zvani k nem do schaze a posvizabkvala se 'denim a hadanim z censkk °bed dne 9. listopadu na ruky, aby mohla Hai katdemu co cot se tetime. Vytizen pozdrav od ho deka. do budoucna. Pfibuzni a sester Petfik, Zvolanek, a Kopeeek.

Postradaly jsme sestry Ludie Nepfatele at z New Yorku a Kalifornia pfijeli ji vyprovodit na posled- suda, Annie Trojadek, Hanak, Lata, ni caste. Okazaly pohfeb mela z ko- Mar e K. Latnovskk a Stasie Trojadek ktere z jistkch pridin nebyly stela sv. Demetriose (feckk pravoslavnk kostel a cikani drieli tti- schaze pfitomne. Tato schilze byla denni das truchleni pti dobrem ji- obzvlatte neb jsme mely pHdle a piti net se navtdy roziouelli letitost udelat ptekvajeni pro nati se svou kralovnou. Nyni jest °az- sestru Marie PolOck a jejiho manka, zda ma na jeji misto bkti zvo- g' ala ku jejich zlatemu vkroei. Seslend kralovna. Nektefi jsou pro to tra pfedseclkyne pfivitala oslavena druzi zas fikaji, to easy se zme- ce a pfila hodne zdravi a vte nejnili a kralovnu to eikansick narod krasnejti cio daltich let, spoledneho tivota a podala od kroutku darek jit nyni nepottebuje.

V nedeli 12 zati melt obed a ba- peknou lampu na stolek. Sestra zar v sins ffidu 84 zde v Dallas. Mary Lainovskk upekla dort, a s Nam nebylo moino se zaeastnit o- pomoci sestry Alb'e Nesudove paslavy ale bylo me fedeno, te vte ne okratlila z napisem "Happy 50 se pane vydafilo a aavtteva velmi Anniversary." Po schazi sestra Podobra, cot jim pfeji. Take me sde- latkova dort rozkrajela a katda dop. Elmo Jennings nahle sko- stala kousek k ochutnani. Dort byl nal. On byl mantelem Lillian Po- opravdu dobrk.

Sestra Marie a p. mantel vfele kladnikove. sestfenice to Ski Pokiadnika a po mnoho let melt bar- kroutku za vie podekovali. Sestra vifskk a telezafskk obchod na La- Polatkova zdelila to stravil' calk mar ulici zde. Myslim, oba mesic v Nemecku na navtteve u syna a snachy p. a p ■ PolEkovkeh k fadu 84.

V Ennis zeinfela nedavno Josie ft men pry se moc dobte.

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Narozeniny v zari maji sestry Marie Pettik, Don s Foit. Albi Nesuda, a Mary NovY, ktera se naleza v Leisure Lodge domove.

Progila se deka kroutku, kterou do dalgich let. Mile sestry na ge ptiSti schtize bude konana 14. kijna.

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Pravidelna schtize na geho taciu se konala dne 12. tali 1976 ye tfi hodiny odpoledne v nagi tadove sini. SchOze byla zahajena poctou a ptisahou americke vlajce a v gichni Utednici byli pkitomni.

Po pteeteni zapisu z minuld schilze br. Coekern, zapis byl schvalen be opray. Potom ucetni nageho to.du, .br. Wright ptednesl zpravu hdetniho, ktera byla ptijata s pote genim. protote nag tad ma ulotien v bance peknST obnos.

Pfedseda Zahirniak pak upozornil, to prate na (name vchodu do sine, pfirueniho skladu a chiazeni byly provedeny. Wham posledniho mesice °path' chladisi zatizeni peynYm uzaverem se zamkem, kterY nectovoluje katdernu ptistup k nasazovani ptislu gne teploty v mistnostech na gi sine.

Zpravu za neptitomnou vedouci nageho klubu ses. Maxine 8efeitoyou pfednesla ses. Mona Zahirniakova. a hlavnim bodem bylo pterugen nacvidovani besedy, protote nebylo mono zajistit pottebnY podet taneenikh.

Olenstvo schvidilo navrh, podia kterehe se fijnove.' tadova schirze odklada, na druhou nedeli v listo. padu ye tti hodiny odpoledne. Pted.

Zahirniak ptednesl menu v kontini pravidelnYch schtizi, ktere by se konaly dtvrtletne se snahou ziskat yetti poet elent ptitomnYch na tadovych schtizi v roce 1977.

Br. todek pfeeet1 podelcovani rodiny Emmetovy za projev soustrasti v dobe odchodu .nageho bratra Emmeta na vednost.

Losovani vyhral br. Elo Gerik a schuze byla ukoneena v pill et yrte odpoledne a elenove tadu byli pohogteni vYborny'm hovezim na roans, ktere ptipravili br. a ses.

Wrightovi. Dekujeme teto rodin'e za velmi chutne pohogteni a doufame, 2e motnost dobreho jidla ptivabi dalgi deny do nagich schnzi aby se ptitomni dlenove opine neztratili v radove sini, ktera katde straSi prazdnotou.

Tegime se, to ptivitame mnohe kleny v dal gi pravidelne se/11UL kte ra se bude konat dne 14. listopadu ye tti hodiny odpoledne v ta.dove sini.

S bratrsym pozdravem, Jan. Vaculik - - SPJSTBeaumont, Texas Ctena. redakce Vestniku a personal, Vbechny Vas zdravim a doufam ze jste zdravi. Par Mica z nageho mokreho zamoti, Beaumont. Degte mame at, as moc a take mama elektricke boute s yetrem.

Dne 21. bkezna jsme zalotili noyou eeskou kapelu v Otranger, Tx. a ptihlasilo se 12 dobrovolniku, v gichni eeskeho ptivodu a take etou noty a jsou dobti muz:kanti od 18 do 75 let. J1 jsme dvakrat hrali a tadali nas abychom pokraeovali.

Ja ted' prodavam med znadky "Golden Triangle". Main v tomto aisle oznamku i adresu co se tyre medu I nagi kapele. Ptigte vice.

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trochu objasnit vznik nejznamejgiho h.tu, hlavne za II. svetove % Talky, proslavene "8koda lasky".

Psal se rok 1929 a v lokale zbras layske h o s p o d y sedel u klaviru tehdy sedmadvacetiletY lidovY muzikant a kapelnik Jaromir Vejvoda. Ne, te by byl klaviristou. Jen tak si pobrnkaval melodi., ktera ho pray& napadla. A jiste ani on tenkrat netuSil, ze prave za.znely prvni takty nejvetgiho hitu armad II. svetove %Talky. Motiv se mu zalibil, rozvedl jej a byla z toho jeho prvni skladba. Nejprve ji nazval Iviodtanska polka. Skladba se muzikantilm a hlavne obecenstvu na tanednich zabavach ye zbra.lay -skemoli.deVjvo akpel hra/a. velmi libila. Zarodky jeji ptig ti slavy se po cast objevily i v Prate. Kapelnici se po Vejvodove skiad be shaneli v praiskYch nakladatel stvich, proto se po ni zatali shanet nakladatele, majici dobrY obchodni dich, jak se 'Elko. A koneene vygla roce 1934 v pra gskera nakladatelstvi Jana Hofmanna s textem Vaclava Zemana a pod novYm nazvem 8koda lasky.

A uplynulo hnedle pet let. kdy vygla deska, polka "81coda lasky poprve i v zahranidi, dokonce at za oceanem, zde u nas v America A anglicky nazev skladby? Beer Barrel Polka.

SPJST Co se dal s pisniekou delo, to ut SKODA LASKY tenkrat Jaromir Vejvoda nevedel.

Evropa byla ye znameni hakoveho as od dasu mame mognost slecloy ani nekterYch televiznich pro ktite a zutila II. svetova. valka. gramti, at' jit souteinich nebo hu- Jen od sy Ych ptatel nasazenYch na debnich slyget, ge polka je polske- nucenYch pracich v okupovane Evro pe zaeinal po Case dostavat zpraho ptivodu, zrodila se v Polsku Je to pro nas Rae zara gejici, ale vy z Nemecka, z Ital e, z Norska, bohutel je tomu tak. A k tomu, te se tam "81coda lasky" zpiva nekdy jeg te ohlasi polku za polskou mecky, francouzsky, anglicky ate a zadnou hat Beer Barrel Polka, nakonec vgichni ptislug nici techto to je jit trochu moc. Naposledy narodil tvrdi ,te je to jejich poljste mobil takove ohla geni slyget v ka. 0 nagem eeskem autoro"i ztejnedeli 11. dervence pti Lawrence me nikdy neslygeli.

Welk programu.

Ale i na druhe strane fronty se Myslim nemusime dlouze do- jeji optimisticka melodie ozyvala kazovat a vysvetlovat, to polka je stale dasteji diky nagim eeskoslonag e, te polka vznikla v techich venskYm vojakinn v zapadnic'n ara nikde jinde. Akoda, ie na gi ete- maciach. "alcoda lasky" deska polnati nemaji motnost spatfit deskY ka, at' jit byla nazYvana jakkoliv film o vzniku polky — Polka jede a zpivana kterYmkol v jazykem. vido sveta Mayne v gak by jej tezila opet rychleji net moderne vymelt spattit vgichni ti, kteti tvrdi, zbrojene armady. Zvitezila I nad te polka spattila svetlo sveta jinde. nejvyggim velitelem zapadnich sbo Jiste ani Lawrence Welk, di Lo- rfi v Evrope, generalem D. Eisenretta SwIt-Hot Lips, ei jini "znalci" howerem, ktery ji vefejne prohlapolky nebudou eisti toto, ale pro za svon nejoblibenej gi piseri. Hit nage mile etendie chceme alespori z I. svetove valky "Tipperary" byl

Ve stredu 21.1. Mb 19'16 ptekonan eeskou polkou "Bkoda las ky". Behem II. svetove valky ji zpivaly totiz armady obou valeicich taborir trotaely nakladatelstvi, ny ni jii daleko vYkonnej§f chrlily jette vice milion6 vktisku, taneani orchestry celeho sveta ji nahraval y v nejrtiznerAich angatma, zpivali ji pave tak nejsLavnejti zpevazi jako I obydejni lido hiasem netkolenkm.

8koda lasky se stala fattedni pisni film6 "Srdce v zajeti" a "Mote nag osud"; zpivala se ye veech sve tovYch jazycich a pti v gech ptIletitostech. Kdyt valka skoneila a do osvobozene Prahy ptijela delegace zapadnich letch, byla jejich pry ni slova: Radi bychom videll antora "Roll out the barrel." Radt bychom mu stiskli ruku. A skutedne Jaromira Vejvodu poznali a ruku mu stiskli.

A Vejvodova "Bkoda lasky" dal Ceti svetem ,ktery dnes znovu polku na milost a pH jejich zvucieh hopsaji mladi i staff a yeern ptinaei fistney nou pohodu.

(Pro Vestnik poslal Karel Sicner) SPJST

Ume se ti-esky Let Us Study Czech Lekee ttiadvacata — Lesson 23 Parts of Speech — The adjective (Piidavne jmeno) The adjective quaifies, describes, or limits the noun to which it belongs. Examples: dubod still bratriiv ptftel pilnk student jarni den

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Adjectives are formed from: 1.) Nouns: pS,cha (pride) — pygnY (proud); hrdina (hero) — hrdinilY (heroic) 2.) Verbs: hrati (to play) — hrad (playful) videti (to see) — viditelny (visible), pracovati (to work) pracujici (working) 3.) Other adjectives: malt mane ky, Adjectives may denote origin or material. Ex.: mestsI0, zlat'k. They may denote various relations of place. Ex.: zdelii, mask*, denni, zimni, veZerni etc.

An adjective may be used in two ways: 1.) attributively closely linked with the noun it qualifies. Ex.: krasna zahrada; zdrav eloyek.

2.) as part of the predicate (verb) Ex.: to zahrada je krasnit; ten elovek je zdriv.

In the attributive use the adjective has a hard, long form. krasn-t krasn-A (fern.) krisn-E (neut.) r — "soft" ending for all three genders, such as in jarni, letni, etc.

Hard ending -- Singular (Declension) Fern.

Masc. dobra dobrk dobre dobreho dobrimu dobre dobreho dobrou o dobre o dobrem dobrkm .dobrou Soft ending Fern.

Masc. jarni jarni jarniho jarni jarnimu jarni jarni jarni o jarnim o jarni jarni jarnim Hard ending — Plural Masc.

Fem. dobti jarni jarnich dobrkch dobdm jarnim dobre jarni o dobdeh jarnich dobrkmi jarnimi The letters k, h, eh, d, t, it and ✓ are softened before — i in the nom. plural masculine. Ex.: velkk. vojik — veld vojaci drahy ptitel dmzi pifitele host tichSr hoch dobrk doktor dobti doktoil deskS, delnik Zeiti delnici krisni psi krasnk pes mladfr had — mladi hadi tenati student — tenati student'

anglickSr namoinik — anglieti namotnici.

Many adjectives possess only the long (attributive) form which must therefore be used in the predicate as well: slavnY vojak — on je slavO krisne dite -- to dite je krasn,6 The stem vowel is lengthened in the predicate form: zdrav zdrav slabSr — slab mlady — (This short form is seldom used in colloquial speech).

The most widely-used short adjectives are: zdrav nemocen, hotov, spokojen, jist, znam, laskav sehopen. They are used to complement (aid) certain verbs. Ex.: byl it'asten, earl se zdra y, zustal svoboden.

Possessive adjectives are derived from personal nouns: °taw, matein.

The suffix-iiv is used for adjectives derived from masculine nouns.

Jan — Janus?

Karel — Karlfiv otec — otefiv The suffix — in serves for feminine nouns: matka matein sestra — sestfin Jitka Mein Adjectives used as nouns.

1.) masc.: wank, pracujici, cestujici, krejci, prfivodei 2.) fem.; dovolena, kopana, podivani.

3.) neut.: vstupne, jizdne, Akolne -SPJST-

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SPJST CALENDAR FOB SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * Lodge No. 6. Cottonwood Firday, Sept. 24 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Friday, Oct. 1 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Saturday, Oct. 2 — Public Dance; Billy Uptmor and The Makers, 8:30 p.m.

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

Friday, Oct. 8 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Friday, Oct. 15 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Friday, Oct. 22 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Friday, Oct. 29 — Social Night, 8 p.m. The public is invited Lee Te No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Good Vibrations SIVS1

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Sept. 25 — Texas Play Boys and Leon Rousch Sunday, Sept. 26 — Dave Gutierrez — Lodge No. 2e, Cyclone ( Fl a g Mal) Saturday, Sept-25 — J. C. Whately . turday, Oct. 2 -- Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Oct. 9 — The Moods (Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantsuits for women; men: no bloc jeans).

SPJST —

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Oct. 9 — Vrazels (8:30 to 12:30) Sunday, Oct 24 — Battle Dance, no reservations. Fritz Hodde vs.

Circle B Ranch Hands (4-10) Saturday, Oct. 30 — Joe Patek (8:30-12-30) !MUST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Silvertones Saturday, Oct. 2 — Otis Beck and The Best Yete Saturday, Oct. 9 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 10 — Social Combinations

Saturday, Oct. 23 — The Journeymen Saturday, Oct. 30 — The Fiddle Swingsters SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Rhythm SPJST — Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Sept. 25 — Barn Dance, Twilight Orch. (Western attire permitted for this dance only) Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Choral Group practice, 8 p.m.

(Dress Policy: Ladles, dresses only; aim no clue ham SPJST

Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Sept 25 — Billy Uptmor and The Makers (a wedding dance) Saturday, Oct. 2 — Jerry Heisler and The Melody Five Saturday, Oct. 9 — Harold Strand's Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 16 — Gilbert Kautz Orchestra Saturday, Oct. 23 — Otis Beck and the Best Yets Saturday, Oct. 30 — Edna Polka Boys SPJST —

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Lone Star Express Saturday, Oct. 2 — Texas Dutchmen Saturday, Oct. 9 — Ted Hardin and The New Sounds Saturday, Oct. 16 — The Crockett Westerniers Saturday, Oct. 23 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Oct. 30 — The Ramrods Every Thursday ni ght — Social and Games 7:30 p.m. Refreshments later.

(AB of our regular Saturday ni ght dances are from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Lod ge phone: 544-5200; president's: 544-7414 or 544-7292).

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Sept. 25 — The Moods Saturday, Oct. 2 — The People's Choice Sunday, Oct. 10 — Annual RVOS meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16 -- The New Debonaires Saturday, Oct. 23 — The Moods Saturday, Oct. 30 — Jimmy Heap IPJSTLodge No. $1, Needville Social nights at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Public is Invited.

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Oct. 2 — Dance; Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Oct. 16 — Dance; Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, Oct. 30 — Dance; Harold Strand's Orchestra Saturday, Nov. 6 — Johnny Mensik SPJST

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, Sept. 25 — Tommy Dorsey Orch.

COMING — Oct. 24 — Czech Day at Lodge 88 (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not pants without skirt; men — no jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the deno te is a special occasion).

Concert Orchestra of Lod ge 98 has rehearsals every Wednesday at 8 P.M. Interested parties are welcome.

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

Social ever y Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Supper served from 5 to 8 P.M. Breakfast is served at our Friday and Saturday night dances and special dances.

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Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, Oct. 9 — 4th Degree KC dance Sunday, Oct. 10 — Regular lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14 — Ladies' Circle meets, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16 — Lodge dance with Joe Lynn Krivanek's Rhythmaires Saturday, Nov. 27 * St. Thomas Church dance SPJST ---

Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zlzkr 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 (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirt. inside trousers, no blue leans).

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Lodge No. 135, ERR'S Saturday, Oct. 9 — Battle Dance: Jodie Mikula and Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, Oct. 30 — Westernaires Entertainment every Friday night at 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, Sept. 24 — Executive meeting at 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16 — Members' free annual barbecued beef dinner served from 4 to 7 p.m.. No free dinners to go. Free dance, 7:30

Wednesda , Se s tember 22, 1976 until ?; Daniel Linhart Band of El Campo — SPJYT — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, Sept. 25 — St. Paul's Men's Club dance; Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Oct. 2 — Dance; Pete Robinson's Orchestra Wednesday, Oct. 6 — Friendship Club Saturday, Oct. 9 — Tanglefoot Dance Club Sunday, Oct. 17 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 — Polka Festival Dance; Harold Strand. Orch.

Llama Night each Friday

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