Vestnik 1976 12 01

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 VOLUME 64, NUMBER 48 DECEMBER 1, 1976

FROM THE EDIT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS — Please be sure to read the letters from all of your respective lodges pertaining to your annual meetings in the Vestnik.

These following letters were mailed Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 22nd and 23rd and did not arrive until Saturday morning, Nov. 27th—due to the Thanksgiving holiday, I guess.

Lodge No. 155, Austin — Meeting Dec. 5th, 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Lillie K. Hejl, 2314 Shoalmont.

—Mary Rose PaIla, Reporter.

Lodge No. 88, Houston — Annual meeting' Sunday, Dec. 12th, 10 a.m.

Members attending morning session served free noon meal. —Frances E. Vala, Secretary, Lodge No. 40, HiIlje — Annual meeting Dec. 12th, at 2 p.m. Election of officers. —Albert Kresta, eeretary.

Lodee No. 117, Robstown Annual meeting Wednesday, Dec. 8th at 7:30 p.m, at the home of Sister Helen Pavelka. Take F1V1 1889 at red light on Hwy. 44 west in Robstown and go 3 miles north. It is just 1 mile before you get to Hwy. 624; name is on mailbox. —Helen Pavelka, Secretary.

Lodge No. 184, Moulton — Meeting Dec. 8th, at 7:30 p.m. Stew supper with homemade bread; ladies bring sweets and dessert. — Frank Wagner, and Anita Kubicek, Reporter.

SVPS Chapter No. 30, Corpus

DESK

NOW • If you have work to do — do it now.

If you have a witness to give — give it now.

If you have a soul to win — win him now.

If you have an obligation to discharge — discharge it now.

If you have a debt to pay -- pay it now.

If you have a wrong to right — right it now.

If you have a conference to make — make it now.

If you have a preparation to make — make it now.

If you have children to train — train them now.

Time is passing and you are passing out of time.

—Roy L. Laurin Christi — Meeting Dec. 5th, 3 p.m., at Sokol Hall on Kostoryz Road.

Election of officers, social and meal after the meeting. —Betty Jurica, Secretary.

PLEASE REMEMBER that the holidays — Christmas and New Year's — will cause a delay in the mail, so mail early! The remainder of the above letters will appear in the Dec. 8th issue. Thank you.

• • Sunday, November 21st, we attended the chartering of Lodge No. 180, Burleson "The Good Life". It was a beautiful day and just about the proper temperature to be comfortable.

Arriving at the place of chartering ceremonies (St. Ann's Recreation Building) we found the parking lot so full that we had to park off the pavement. There was a wonderful group of fraternalists assembled from the local lodge and lodges in the surrounding area, especially the two lodges in Fort Worth. The help and spirit of all who had a hand in helping the local members was expressed more than once to me by the various local members and officers, especially President Dennis Baralias and Vice President Jerry Janek.

They are a good example of what our youth of yesterday are doing for us today. Personally, I have known both of them for many years; Brother Jerry from his youth participation in Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood (and some of his Lodge No. 6 friends were present to give the lodge their moral support) and Brother Dennis, of course, the son of Brother and Sister Joe Barabas and nephew of Brother and Sister John Barabas both of Lodge No. 80, Holland, all of whom I've known for over 20 years.

Most of what was expressed and by whom is in this issue and also some pictures are included; the rest will have to come later as space permits. The mayor, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Rev. Flusche all gave brotherly and fraternal words of

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

PO Box 297, Moulton 77975 DISTRICT I — Melvin Skrahnnek, Sec'y Box 270, Caldwell 77836 DISTRICT II — E, J. Geistman, Rt. 1, Burlington 76519 DISTRICT IV — Angeline Kristinek Route 7, Box 834, Lubbock 79401 DISTRICT V — Louis Hanus, 2525 W T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston 77008 DISTRICT VII — J. Hranicky, Drawer "A' Orange Grove 78372 BY-LAW COMMITTEE JERRY MILAN, Chairman 8208 Lakeside Dr., Ft. Worth 78135 Mrs. THELMA HRNCIR, Secretary 10810 Stonewall Blvd., Corpus Christi '78410 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MRS. DOROTHY MASI,EY, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph. Res. 773-3101 STATE FIELD MANAGER

Mr. Silas H. Smith, Box 100 Temple, Tx. 76501— Ph.; AC 817; 773-1575 Home: 817 756-3427 DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVES

DISTRICT Bennie F. Trealek, Rt 3 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 — Ph:. AC 713; 272-8140 DISTRICT II Lad. J. Zatopek, 2605 W. Avenue Z Temple, Tx. 76501 — Ph.: AC 817; 778-3067 DISTRICT III Alvin Nesuda, Sun Ridge Rd., Rt. 5, Ennis, Tx. 75119 — Ph. • AC 214 875-7790 DISTRICT IV Victor Brenek, Jr., Wall Route, San Angelo, Tx. 76991 — Ph.: AC 915 653-9282 DISTRICT V Mrs. Evelyn Mikeska, 10128 Moorberry Ln. Houston, Tx. 77055 — Ph.: 713; 468.3128 DISTRICT VI Edwin Smajstrla, 305 Birchwood Dr..

Victoria, Tx. 77901; Ph.: AC 512 573-7679 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Tillie Valchar, Route 1, Box 55. jourdanton, Tx. 78026 Ph.: AC 512; 784-3202 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS

DISTRICT I Mrs. Lola Vavra, 3806 Woody Lane, Bryan. Tx. 77801 — Ph.. AC 713; Res. 822 0642 DISTRICT II Frank Klinkovsky 1503 E. Central Ttmple, Tx. 76501 — Ph,: AC 817; 7734801 DISTRICT III Ed Kamas, 11012 Genetta Dr. Dallas, Tx 75228 Phone: AC 214; 270-3178 DISTRICT IV Mrs. Ed. Heisler, Route 1 Seymour, Tx. 76380 — Ph.: AC 817; 888-3309 DTRTRICT V Richard S. Wahlberg, 10508 Ma yfield Road, Houston, Tx 77043 — Ph (AC 713) 468-2497 DISTRICT VI Mrs. Frank Brderika, Route 1. Box 150 Rosenberg, Tx 77471—Ph: AC 713, 232-2085 DISTRICT VII Mrs. Maxine Pavliska, Route 2, Box 151 Floresvil7e, Tx. 78114 -- AC 512; 393-2030 Unsolicited materials for publi•atLin cannot be returned unless sufficient postage is attached. Th i s includes pictures Erriense for publication of engagement and wedding pictures Rain be born by the sender.

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Deadline for material to be acce pted fOr the following issue Is Thursday.

V2STNIK encouragement to the new lodge and acceptance into the community of it, which certainly Is a good omen. To the officers and members of Lodge No. 180, Burleson: Full Speed Ahead! * * And speaking of new lodges, you will note that there is a new one being formed at Centerville. We Are sure all these lodges and their officers will serve our SPJST well.

Our SPJST was, of course, founded by pioneers of Czech-Moravian descent and that is why the prehmble of our constitution also stipulates that our Society was aLso formed to foster our Czech heritage and language which is only right.

Our by-laws also stipulate that if a member can better express himself or herself in the Ctech language, they can do so. That is also a freedom our constitution provides for us.

Your editor belongs to a number of fraternal societies among them the Sons of Hermann. It founded by pioneers of Ge n descent and it is only right that they, too, foster their forefathers' heritage. These things must be understood by all who join fraternal 'ocieties.

NEWSBRIEFS Mrs. John (Talita Ann) Hilsher, 58, died suddenly at her home in Houston Saturday, Nov. 20th Funeral services were held from St. Mark's Methodist Church in Houston, Tuesday, November 23rd with Rev. James R. Shelton and SPJST Lodge 88 President Louis Hanus officiating. Sister Hilsher was a Member of SPJST Lodge No. 88, Houston. * * Mrs. E. J. (Tillie) Marek, 66, of Burlington, passed away in a Temple hospital Friday, Nov. 19th. Funeral services were held from Ocker Brethren Church, with burial the Ocker Cemetery. Sister Marelc was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone. * * Fourth Annual Conference of Teachers and Students of Czech The fourth annual conference of students and teachers of the Czech language will be held again in 19T1 on April 23rd at SPJST Lodge Praha No. 29, east of Taylor. Further details will be published as soon as they are complete. —NAM

Wednesday, December 1, 1976

THE SUPREME LODGE, SPJST AND OUR ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP SALUTE AND WELCOME NEW LODGE

LODGE NO. 180, "THE GOOD LIFE", BURLESON INTO OUR STATEWIDE FRATERNAL FAMILY AND WISH THIS NEWEST LODGE OF OUR SPJST GOOD FORTUNE AND STEADY GROWTH IN THE YEARS TO COME! Organized 4 April 1976 Chartered 21 November 1976 OFFICERS:

SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

DENNIS BARABAS — President

DENNIS BARABAS

JERRY JANEK — Vice President

JERRY JANEK

ELSIE RIPPIN — Secretary

BILL HAIVIMONS

LADDIE REJCEK — Financial Secretary

KENNETH KRIVANEK

LEROY HAMPTON — Treasurer BILL SAMMONS — Youth Leader DISTRICT DIRECTOR — SID POKLADNIK (District III) DISTRICT SALES REPRESENTATIVE — ALVIN NESUDA (District III) Lodge Secretary's Mailing Address — 101 SW MOODY, ST, BURLESON, TX 76028

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SUPREME LODGE

A NEW LODGE ORGANIZED IN DISTRICT I There was a called meeting held in Centerville, Texas, Monday night, November 22, 1976, for the purpose of organizing a new SPJST lodge with some 50 members and guests present The meeting was held at the home of Brother and Sister Travis Oden in Leona.

State Field Manager Silas Smith called the meeting to order and presided. He introduced the members present representing the SU.prerne Lodge: Director John Kubena, State Youth Director Dorothy Massey, District Sales Representative Ben Trcalek and wife, Martha, and Sister Jeanette Smith of Lodge 68.

Brother Smith explained the procedures in electing officers of a new lodge and the following were elected.

President — A. M. Easterling, Jr. Vice President — William Smith Secretary — Dianne Howie Fin. Secy. — Jacquelyn Wakefield Treasurer --- Andre Schwab Youth Leader -- Emma Bass Brother Smith then installed the officers.

Brother Julian Wakefield made a motion to name Lodge 188 the "Deerest Lodge in Texas". Brother Travis Oden seconded the motion and it carried.

Meetings will be held the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the homes of the members until a lodge building is built.

Brother John Kubena was asked to say a few words and he pointed out the potentials of this newly organized lodge and the many fraternal benefits this Society has to offer. He also touched on the history of the SPJST and reported on the present status of our Society. He then presented a check for $100 to Treasurer Schwab in behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

SYD Dorothy Massey spoke an the youth program being sponsored

Officers of "Deerest Lodge in Texas," Lodge No. i83. Front row, L to R: Secretary Dianne Howle, Financial Secretary Jarsluelyn akefield. Back row, L to R: Youth Leader Emma Lou Bass, President .A. M. Easterling, Jr. Vice President William Smith and Treasurer Andre Schwab. by the Supreme Lodge and the many benefits our youth can derive by being active in lodge youth clubs.

Brother Ben Trcalek expressed Words of encouragement and offered his assistance at any time they should need him.

The following members were appointed on the Building Committee: William Smith, Travis Oden, A. M. Easterling, Andre Schwab and Julian Wakefield.

At this time Brother Smith turned the gavel over to President-elect A. M. Easterling, Jr., and wished SFM Silas Smith presenting gavel the new lodge the best of luck and to newly elected Lodge 188 Presiprogress. He also extended his help dent A. M. Easterling, Jr. at any time they might need him.

The meeting adjourned and everyone enjoyed a delicious barbeeue dinner with all the trimmings and refreshments which were preDISTRICT II pared by some of the members of SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S the new lodge.

REPORT We congratulate Lodge No. 188, We had another good month in Deerest in Texas, and wish them growth and progress in the future. October — 77 members, $423,500 in insurance sales. This gives us a Fraternally yours, total of 900 members for $4,363,500 Joe B. Hejny, in insurance sales.

Vice President - SPJST The three top salesmen were: Ladis Navratil — 6 members for $86,000 Emily Stuteville — 1 member for $75,000

REPORTS

Wednesday, December 1, 1976 passed away recently.

The sales have been very good during the first ten months of the year. Keep up the good work. Call or write for any assistance you may need.

Fraternally, L. J. Zatopek ---SPJST-

Front row, L to R: Jacquelyn Wakefield, Dianne Howie, Emma Lou Bass, Sib Dorothy Massey. Back row, L to R: SFM Silas Smith, District I SR Ben Trcalek, A. M. Easterling, Jr., William Smith, Andre Schwab and Dist.

I Director John Kobena

A few of the 51 people attending and enjoying the delicious meal of barbecued pork and venison.

(Pictures by Jeanette Smith) Franklin Martinec - 2 members for $60,000 Sales for Octob were: Sales

Repr.

Lodge

L,adis Navratll 87 47 Emily Stuteville Franklin Martinec 24 Chester Shmoldas 74 24 Norma Andel Donald Shuffield 174 177 Willie Dusek Jerry Mikulas, Jr. 47, Cheryl Smith 74 29 A. L. Boudny Clifton Martinets 80 Daniel Grossman 80 Jeanette Peterson 18 47 Dan Balusek Myrtle Drake 74

Ylem

line.

6 1 2 16 1 2 8 8 5 2 2 3 4 3 3

86.000 75,000 60,000 45,000 30,000 24,000 17,000 14,000 12,500 11,000 11,000 9,000 7,000 4,000 3,000

Wallace Bartek Lois Haile Rudy Ivicic Dorothy Massey W. E. Raven Alice Banning Louis Driska Edward Gaida Anna Hejl Albin F. Machu

87 47 80 177 18 47 177 20 48 29

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

We want to express our sympathy to Sister Frances Bartek on the loss of her husband. Sister Bartek is a sales representative for Lodge 87, Temple. We also want to express our sympathy to the family of Brother Wilson Guidry. Brother Guidry was a sales representative for Lovelady 74. Brother Guidry

DISTRICT VI SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER Brother Frankie Vanek and Brother William Goerig, both of Lodge 50, El Ca.mpo, tied for top salesmen in October.

Brother Vanek wrote up 2 members for $11,000 and Brother Goerig wrote up 4 members for $11,000 in insurance.

Brother James Hlavaty of Lodge 153 was second with $10,000 and 1 member. Brother Pete Sablatura of Lodge 40 was third with 1 member for $7,000 insurance.

Sales Representatives in the Application-a-Month Club are: Lodge Months 32 30 Adolf Motal Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 26 Frankie Vanek 50 13 Matt Vanek 9 32 4 23 Eddie Vrana, Insurance written January 1 to October 31, 1976: 32 13 178,000 Adolf Mote.'

148 22 141,000 Emil Morris Frankie Vanek 50 13 112,000 Matt Vanek 32 18 74,500 Carolyn Bucek 151 4 53,000 30 1 35,000 Joe F. Naiser 3 31,000 Jerome J. Hlavaty 153 184 13 26,000 Alfons Vana 30 6 25,000 Joe Hadash 1 25,000 151 David C. Bucek 7 24,000 23 Eddie Vrana 58 2 20,000 Melvin Marek 10 19,000 Mrs. J. W. Krutilek 30 40 4 16,000 Pete Sablatura 4 14,500 Method Dornak 148 83 3 11,000 Felix J. Jurica 50 11,000 Win. J. Goerig 40 2 10,000 James J. Bacak 30 10 10,000 Annimae Merta 8,000 32 3 C. L. Janecka 5,000 1 28 Justus Urbish 5,000 4 5 Chas. Holy 3,000 4 3 Erwin Holy 28 4 4,000 Anton Kelner 2 184 4,000 Jerome Vasek 3 3,000 Martha Sembera 153 2,000 2 Leo Krause, Jr. 143 2,000 2 40 Martha Kulchak 2,000 1 Louis Pecena 41 2 2,000 138 Sophie Dybala 2,000 2 Gaye Ann Galetka 4 1 2,000 10 Alice Svoboda

Vt STK 1K SALES REPRESENTATIVES' CLASSES

HELD AT LODGE NO. 54, WEST — NOVEMBER 10, 1976

Sales Representatives attending the class held at Lodge No. 54, West, were Front row, L to R: George Mikeska, Joe Dujka, Inez Zalman, Ruby Pavelka, Ed Holub. Back row, L to R: John Mach, Rudy Sefcik, Frank Kofnovcc, Dist. HI SR Alvin Nesuda, Rudy Zalman, Daniel Nors, Emil Hanes. (Not shown, Jeanette Smith).

DISTRICT VII SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER Our top sales representative is Sister Thelma Hrncir of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, with 16 members, for $21,000 insurance. Very good Sister Hrncir!

Second high is Sister Helen Pavelka of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, with 3 members for $8,000 insurance.

Third place is Sister Pauline Bayer of Lodge No. 107, Floresville, with 6 members and $6,000 insurance.

This is nice work, sisters!

In the Application-a-Month Club are: Frank C. Sacky 178 Helen Pavelka 125 Thelma Hrncir 44 Roy Hranicky 23 Pauline Bayer 13 Joe A. Slavik 8 Louis Krupala 3 Keep up the good work brothers and sisters.

Sales

Lolls* m

Repr.

Thelma Hrncir Helen Pavelka Pauline Bayer Roy Hranicky Chas. Majek Frank C. Sacky Monts, D. Foster Emil Matula

Visitors- Annie Hanu.s, Mona Zahirniak, Edna Mach, SFM Silas Sinith.

(Not shown, Maxine Sefcik, Ernest Zahirniak).

(Pictures by Jeanette Smith) 2,000 1 187 Jerry Pierce 2,000 2 Henry 0. Bartos 125 1,000 1 Chas. Lynn Bucek 151 1,000 Ad. B. Dusek 18 1 1,000 1 Frank Sablatura 40 1,000 1 Gladys Viet 41 1,000 George Velek 1 10 1,000 1 Randall L. Ordner 32 1,000 Albert Lupik 28 1 Total 181/$891,000 This is very good work. We completed our quota of 750,000 in the month of September. We have two months left in this year to write

up insurance, so good luck to each of you, and I hope our final sales figures will be the best ever, and I thank you for your good work.

A week ago I had the pleasure of visiting almost every sales representative in the district. Those of you who I was unable to see, I will try again to see you later and I am sorry to have missed you. In the meantime if you need help please contact me.

Fraternally, Edwin J. Smajstrla Dist. V Sales Repr.

117 117 107 137 79 79 79 133

16 21,000 8,000 3 6,000 6 5,000 1 4,000 2 2 2,000 1 500 1 500 32/$47,000

Our quota for 1976 is $525,000 and I am so very, happy to state that we have exceeded our goal, in ten months we sold $942,045 insurance to 212 members. We still have two more months to sell, so let's everyone try to sell some so we will ,go over the $1 million mark. This is my special desire — I know we can do it if everyone tries to help!

We have 39 sales representatives in our district and when I give my December Sales report I hope I can report each one as an active sales representative for 1976. Good luck and thank you.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Valchar Dist. VII Sales Repr.

SPJST

Wednesday, December 1, 1976

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ILEV[AGB LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Again, it is with a sad and heavy heart that this reporter tells the news this week. We have lost another good and hard-working lodge member. I am sad to report that Sister Talita (Mrs. John) Hilsher has passed away. She was a good and true fraternalist and we will miss her terribly. Our deepest sympathy to her husband, John; her father, Bruno Lindemann; sister, Pearl Hanka; daughters, Betty Gayle, Joyce Marie, and Shirley Kay, and their families.

May our departed sister rest in peace forever.

Also, the father of one of our good members and YL Ruth Duncan, passed away, Mr. George Robert Gable entered into eternal rest and will be missed by all of his relatives and friends. Many of us had come to know Mr. Gable during his stay here from Miami, Florida. May his soul be at peace for eternity.

Agnes Lesak is now home and resting and we hope, she recovers quickly.

Also, as of this writing, Ellen Gill's father, Hiram. Holley, is in Memorial NW Hospital. He gave them a slight scare but seems to be doing fine at this time.

I'm sorry I omitted this story last week, but last week and this week have been rather trying. Ed and Vlasta Zahnanek were given a dinner-dance in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Their children are James and his wife, Geraldine, Flo, Joan and Nancy and her husband Ronnie Evetts; and their grandchildren are Charlie, Kimberly, Jerry, Cheryl, and Tina.

They received some lovely cards and gifts and there were many well-wishers present. Willie Wehring and his helpers did a marvelous job with the food and the Henry Tannenberger orchestra played.

Also, I must apologize for a goofup in the letter two weeks ago. It was not the Hi-Toppers playing for the workers' party, but it was the Henry Tannenberger group, of which Estelle Kelly is the piano player. (The Sunday of the party was very trying for me because I had been present at the hospital when Brother Ernie Hanka passed away and I felt a very deep and personal loss at his passing). I'm sorry if I've offended or confused anyone by stating the wrong band's name. Please forgive me and I shall try not to let it happen again.

Here is the line-up for the next two weeks: Wednesday, Dec. 1 — Birthday Club Sisters' luncheon and card party Thursday, Dec,. 2 — Social supper 5 . 30-8, social games 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 3 — Knights of Dixie dance Saturday, Dec. 4 — Blumes (the dress is formal) Sunday, Dec. 5 — Youth club meeting, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 8 — Birthday Club Sisters' monthly meeting and social and luncheon Thursday, Dec. 9 — Social supper 5:30 to 8, social games, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Glenn Miller dance (dress is formal, coats and ties for men, no slacks or pantsuits for the ladies!)

Advance tickets for the New Year's Eve Hi-Toppers dance will go on sale December 3rd; tickets are $7.50 per person and dress is formal.

Compliments go out this week to the hard-working Social Night Committee; they gave away 20 turkeys Thursday night and I understand they plan a repeat performance before Christmas.

Speaking of performances, rehearsals are in full swing for an English play to be presented at the beginning of the year. If the play performance is half as funny as the rehearsals, you are in for a sidesplitting afternoon . There will be more details forthcoming.

I hope everyone had a great turkey day and didn't stuff themselves too much. I'll close with just one word this week — PEACE! Fraternally, Susan Schenburn 2nd Vice President

LODGE NO, 173, GALVESTON

Dear Members and Friends: Final plans are underway for our annual Christmas party. It will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, December 5th, at 2 p.m. This will be a Sunday. Address of the hall is, 501 Delaney Road, LaMarque. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m., along with refreshments. The lodge will furnish the turkey and dressing and again, we ask our ladies to bring a covered dish of your choice. Members are encouraged to bring guests, although we ask you to bring enough food for the guests you bring. In the past we have a'ways had a good turnout for this event. Again we hope to have a full evening of entertainment for your enjoyment.

During the evening we will have the Czech Singing Group to perform for us, along with accordion music.

Starting at 4 p.m. we will have a dance; playing for us will be Leonard Cegeleski and the Country Express, featuring Charles Gribbs, lead guitar and vocalist, and Mile Kelemen, drummer. This group has performed throughout the country. They have played for the Elks, both here on the mainland and in Galveston, also for the Eagles in Galveston. I hope they will play as well for us as they have for these other organizations.

We will have a drawing on a hind quarter of beef weighing from 95 to 100 pounds or better. Tickets are being sold at the present time by our members. You may obtain them from one of our members or by calling Johnnie Valusek 763-9503 or myself, Audrey Kaluza, 935-6895.

Tickets that were mailed out earlier may be turned in to either person mentioned above or brought to the party that day. Please do your best to sell or buy these tickets because this is the way we pay for functions such as this.

There will also be a treat in store for the kids. Let's everyone come out and join in this day of fun.

Let's pray for a speedy recovery for Sister Louis Macik and Uncle Bob Kolenovsky, hi there!

If I do not get back to you before the holidays I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hello, Aunt Mary.

Audrey Kaluza Entertainment Ckunn.

VISTN LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Dear Members of Lodge No. 49, Pokrok Rowena: Our last quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, December 5th in the SPJST Lodge Hall at which time we will take care of the business at hand.

Sister Ellitabeth Walther, our president, and I have discussed with a number of members the desirability of having a Christmas gift exchange. By mutual consent all agreed to bring gifts for our senior residents of the Taylor S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home to help make their Christmas brighter. You may bring one or two gifts, wrapped, indicating contents and stating whether it is for a man or woman.

The,gifts are to total at least $2.00.

Gifts such as socks, ties, stockings, Kleenex, toothpaste, gloves, scarves, handcream, or anything useful should be used.

I have been requested to show my slides of my recent New England Fall Foliage tour, and of New York City, and the United Nations.

Therefore, if time permits, and enough interest is indicated, I will project them.

Time will be allotted to these wishing to play dominoes or other games.

For our repast we will again have a covered dish meal. Our sisters always bring such a wide variety of delicious foods so as to turn the meal into a feast. They are all fabulous cooks upholding our Czech heritage.

Fraternally, Pauline Shiner Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers: November 7th, 1978 at 7:30 p.m., Lodge 17 held its monthly meeting.

The meeting was called to order

by President Willie 'Trcalek.

Brother Theodore Dusek was appointed to fill in as vice president.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Brother Melvin Skrabanek then read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read.

Resolutions of sympathy were read for Brothers Thomas Cook and Joe Kubecka.

Correspondence was read from the Texas Employment Commission.

It was reported that Brother Willie Gloyna sold another $250,000 policy.

With no old business we proceeded to new business. Several items were brought up for discussion. They were fund-raising for the hospital, heating system, and monthly meeting.

Our next meeting will be December 5th. The meeting will be at 4:30 p.m., followed by the lodge supper and memorial service. All members are urged to attend.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Dick Dusek Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of Lodge 28 will be held on the first Sunday in December (the 5th) at 2 p.m.

This will be an important meeting because election of officers will be held to serve for the ensuing year, so therefore, I am urging you members to be present and elect those who will serve the best interest of your lodge.

Following the close of the meeting a program will be rendered by the youth •club of the lodge and afterward a social will be held.

We are asking the good ladies to bring pastry or sandwiches.

Please do not forget the date of the meeting and do be present because we do need you to be with us.

Fraternally, Albert Lupik Secretary SPJST -

LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Dear Members: We, John and Rena Ondener, went to a dance at Lodge No. 172, in Pasadena, Saturday, November 20th. We celebrated the wedding of John Seale, Jr., who is the son of the president at Lodge 172, and we danced to the music of The Hub City Dutchmen of Yoakum. It was very nice, once again, to be with old and new friends. We all had a good time, John and Pearl Lyman invited John and me to their lodge Christmas party, December 18th.

Speaking of Christmas parties, our lodge will have a Christmas party December 13th at the VFW

Hall in Addicks and members are asked to keep this in mind and bring the family for a fun-filled evening.

Officers elected for the year 1977 are: President Harry Schuhmann, 1st Vice President Ray Speese, 2nd Vice President D. Q. (Curly) Hutto, Secretary Pat Daughtry, Financial Secretary Ruth Moore, Youth Leader Nancy Schuhmann, Flag Bearer Arthur Faldyn, Sergeant at Arms Joe Faldyn. Other committee chairmen include: Board of Trustees Chairman Harold Schultz, Entertainment John (Slick) Ordener, Rules and Regulations Gene Fischer, Reporter Rena Ordener.

Fraternally, Rena Ordener Reporter SPJST --

LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Dear Members: The December meeting of Lodge No. 94 will be held Sunday, December 5th, at Wheelock Hall at 1:30 p.m. This is a very important meeting. At this time there will be election of officers and presentation of plans for the forthcoming year.

Fraternally yours, Cecil H. Dickson Sec retary SPJST —

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: The annual meeting was called to order by the president. The members united in the pledge of allegiance and remained standing in a moment of silence for our departed member, W. L. Girndt. Our sympathy to the entire family of W. L. Girndt.

President Sehneider welcomed all members and visitor6 of approximately 100 in attendance.

Secretary Nelda Marek read the minutes. Members accepted with new or additional insurance are William Smetanka and Rudolph Marek, Jr. It was voted by the membership NOT to have reservations for our New Year's Eve dance this year.

We invite each of you to come celebrate the New Year at Lodge 24 and dance to the music of Jerry Haider and the Melody Five.

Officers elected for 1977 are as follows: President -- Edwin Marek

Wednesday, December 1, 1976 Vice President — Eugene Hatsler Secretary — Nelda Marek Financial Secy. — Norma Andel Treasurer — E. J. Geistman Reporter — Arleen Cable..

Youth Leader — LaVerne Cabla Assistant YL Vane Haisler Board of Trustees—Weldon Schiller, Eugene Hatsler, Dan Hoelscher, E. 3. Geistman, Harold Schneider, Ken Andel and Ben Tyroch.

President Schneider and Vice President Marek appointed the Audit Committee, composed of three members: Weldon Schiller, Johnny Chervenka and Ken Andel.

Committee chairmen reappointed: Ticket — L. B. and Bertha Haisler; Bar — Dan and Irene Hoelscher; Clean-up — Dan and Irene Hoelscher; Game Night — Bill and Linda Smetanka; Kitchen Jerry and La Verne Cabla; Entertainment --- E. J. and Laveda Geistman.

Revised Rules and Regulations were handed to each family present. We wish to thank E. J. Geistman for paying for the printing supplies for the R&R and ballots.

Our Christmas supper and program will be held December 8th starting at 6:30 p.m. Turkey and dressing will be served to members and their immediate families and we are asking that each family bring a salad or • vegetable and a dessert; Our December meeting will be that same night, starting at 8 p.m. at which time we will also have installation of officers. If you have never attended a meeting, this would be a good time to start.

Come join us for supper and stay for the meeting.

Health, Lave, and Happiness to each of you.

Fraternally yours, Norma Andel SPJST — LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG This is to notify all our lodge

members that our quarterly meeting will be held December 5th at the American Legion Hall.

We would like to see a good turnout because this is when you will elect your lodge officers for the coming year.

I, also would like to ask the members who plan to attend this meeting, to bring some type of food such as sandwiches, kolache or other pastries; the lodge will furnish the refreshments.

Emil Pesek

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

Lodge La Parita No. 161, Jourdanton will hold its regular quarterly meeting Sunday, December 12th, at 11:30 a.m., at the Civic Center in Jourdanton. Be sure and attend this very important meeting; we will have election of officers for the coming year, so please attend.

After the meeting we will have a free plate lunch.

Please call or write our Lodge 161 President Brother Donald Valchar, Pleasanton, 569-3686 for reservations for the plate lunch no later than December 8th.

See you all at the meeting.

Fraternally, Joe Juricek Vice President

The Snook SPJST Lodge No. 9 has scheduled their monthly meeting and Christmas party for Sunday, December 5th, at the Snook SPJST Hall.

4:00 p.m. — Monthly meeting and installation of officers 5:00 p.m. — Covered dish supper 6:15 p.m. — Christmas program. presented by the youth club Santa's visit.

Let's all attend this afternoon of fraternalism, fellowship, and food.

Also in 1977, our monthly meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday night of each month (Jan. 5th, 1977) at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Betty Sehoenemann

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Dear Members: It has been decided by our youth leader and her assistant that the Youth Club Pageant which will be held December 19th, at SPJST Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, should begin at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m., as was previously announced, therefore, please remember this change.

This change was decided upon for the benefit of those persons who come to the dinner early and would like to remain to see the pageant.

Fraternally, Mrs. Olga Nimtz Recording Secretary

Dear Members: This is another announcement concerning our, annual lodge meeting date Sunday, December 12th, beginning at 2 p.m. We will have a most favorite treat: a Christmas dinner, including bags of goodies for the children. Also several items will be brought up for discussion and approval for the interest of our lodge, plus election of officers and committees.

Almost all family members of Lodge Jaromir should be aware of the fact that this is your lodge, so why not bring your family to the meeting and, at the same time, make your decision for the people whom you want to serve as officers of the lodge for another year? We, the officers of Jaromir lodge would be delighted to meet you.

Fraternally, Mona Zahirniak Reporter

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— LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD SPJST

Dear Members: Sunday, December 5th at 2 p.m. we will hold our annual meeting.

There will be an election of officers, a youth club program and a social hour (with refreshments).

To the ladies: Please find kindness in your heart and bring some pastries, etc.

To our sales representatives: Please attend! We would like to know and see what some of you look like.

To the faithful readers of the Vestnik: If you know members who do not read it and/or paid-up members who do not receive it, pass the word, remind them to attend. Also, please attend yourself, if you are able.

Joseph D. Nezval President

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LODGE NO. 148, ELMATON

Dear Members: The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 148, Elmaton, will be held Sunday, December 5th, at 2 p.m. in Elmaton National Hall. Election of officers will take place and we urge all members to attend the meeting.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Fraternally, Lillian Hlozek Secretary

10 LODGE NO. 26, SKIDMORE Dear Members: Lodge No. 26 will hold its meeting Sunday, December 5th, at 2 p.m.

This is election time, so come and have a voice in the election of officers for the coming year.

The meeting will be at the Olmos Club House. We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.

Fraternally, Josephine Doubrava SPJST

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members: SPJST Lodge Stefanik Na 142, will hold their annual meeting Sunday, December 5th. President Henry Linhart will convene the meeting promptly at 1 p.m. We will elect officers and board of trustees and also our bar manager for 1977. Please be present to cast your votes.

There will be lunch and refreahments served after the meeting.

Try to attend this important meeting.

Fraternally yours, Henry J. Linhart President Mrs. Dorothy Hay Em Secretary - SPJST — LODGE NO. 1, FAYE'rTEVILLE The annual meeting of Lodge Pokrok Texasu No. 1, Fayetteville, will be held December 12th, at 1 p.m.. Election of officers will be held.

Fraternally, Sophia Mynar SPJST —

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF LODGE 35, ELK Lodge 35 of Elk will hold its annual Christmas party Saturday, December 18th, beginning at 4 p.m.

All our members are invited to attend, and we extend a special invitation to our senior members. We are always happy to have you with us.

There will be a program by the youth club, with a supper and a dance to follow. And as a special treats all you youngsters plan to attend because Santa plans to visit with us.

Each family is asked to please bring a covered dish, and dessert of your choice to accompany the turkey and dressing, Fraternally, Special Entertainment Committee

VtSTNTK LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Dear Members: This is to remind you we will have our regular meeting Sunday, December 5, beginning at 2 p.m. This will also be the election of our officers.

The youth will present a Christmas program and then we will have a social after the meeting. All members are required to bring pastry or sandwiches.

We hope to see all of you!

Fraternally, Ann Luquette SPJST —

LODGE NO 51, ELLINGER This is a reminder to inform you that our annual meeting will be held Wednesday, December 8, 1976.

Also, please remember that all of our quarterly meetings are held at the Ellinger Fire Department Bldg, and all meetings begin at 7 p.m. -- new time, old time, summer and winter.

Sorry, no Santa Claus, but come anyway.

Fraternally yours, D. A. Juren Secretary SPJST

LODGE NO. 126, ROSS Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is to remind you that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, December 5th at the Joe Dujka residence in Ross, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be election of officers and premium refund checks will be given out.

Fraternally, Joe Dujka.

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LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Dear Members: Lodge No. 23 will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Dec. 12th at 1:30 p.m. at Sister Willie Mae Broa's store. There will be election of officers, and premium refund checks distributed.

We also are asking the members to bring sandwiches or cake. The lodge will furnish drinks. We always have a good time, so come and we will see you there.

Fraternally, Hattie 13rossmarm Secretary

LODGE NO. 138, GANADO Dear Members: Lodge 138 will hold its annual fall meeting Sunday, Dec. 12th at 1:30 p.m. at the KJT Hall. There will be election of officers, premium refund checks distributed, and lots of refreshments of all kinds. We always have a good time, so come and we'll see you there!

Fraternally, Mrs. Sophie Dybala Secretary - SPJ ST — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Lodge No. 50, El Campo, will hold a meeting Wednesday, December 1st, at the American Legion Auxiliary, El Campo, 7:30 p.m.

Officers for the coming year of 1977 will be elected and after the meeting we will have our Christmas party. Officers and members of Lodge 50 are urged to attend, so mark this date on your calendar.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek President SPJST —

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our annual Christmas party has been set for Sunday, December 5th, beginning at 3 p.m. The ladies are asked to provide the sweets.

The last meeting of this year will be held Wednesday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Mrs. Willie Kuder - SPJST — LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Members: Our next meeting will be held Sunday, December 12th at the American Legion Hall, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Following the short meeting, the youth club will present a Christmas program for the enjoyment of the members. Santa Claus will be with us. Members, make plans to attend!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 44, INDUSTRY Dear Members: This is to remind everyone of you that our annual SPJST Lodge 44 meeting will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Schmid, December 12th, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Officers for the coming year 1977

Wednesday, December 1, 1976 will be elected at this meeting, so come, as many as possible and select your choice of officers.

Fraternally, Mireslay L. Petrusek Secretary --- SPAT —

FEATURES REMARKS DELIVERED BY VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AT THE CHARTERING CEREMONIES OF NEW LODGE NO 180, BURLESON, IN THE PARISH HALL OF ST. ANN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THAT CITY ON NOV. 21, 1976 Bro. Morris:

Thank you, Brother Janek!

First of all, we want to thank Father Flusche for his intercession with the Almighty in giving us this beautiful weather today.

Fellow members of the Supreme Lodge, officers and members of Lodge No. 180, friends and guests, particularly those visitors from other lodges and other districts: As all of you know, the reason we are here today is to officially charter Lodge No. 180, "The Good Life" (Dobry 2ivot) of Burleson. 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 appears in the program that you have all been handed, I will not repeat that information. I will simply say that a number of people were very instrumental in the organization and beginning of this lodge, principally Bro. Dennis Bara-bas of this area, Your Director Bro. Sid Pokiadnik, State Field Manager Silas Smith, and the District Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda. The information, as you see it, is pretty much the result of information imparted to me in a meeting with the officers and key members here in Burleson the evening of Friday, October 8th, at which time plans were mapped out for these formal chartering ceremonies. Overall, the results have been good. Lodge No. 180 has gotten off to a terrific start with almost 100 charter members as of today, and at the rate new members are being written up, this lodge should grow very fast and progress at a very rapid rate.

The charter of Lodge No. 180, Burleson, being presented. L I,o R: Supreme Lodge Secretary-Tieasurer Leonard 1Vlikeska, Lodge 180 President Dennis Barabas, and Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris.

The nucleus and workers of this must be sung together. At this lodge consist of some relatively point I want to share with you an young, enthusiastic, energetic and appropriate verse entitled "Cohard-working members. This en- operation": thusiasm has extended to active Cooperation discussion about the possibility of It ain't the guns nor armament, constructing a permanent new Nor funds that they can pay, lodge home somewhere in this But the close cooperation, area in the near future. It is clear, That makes them win the day. from all the conversations that It ain't the individual, have been held, that the Nor the army as a whole, Burleson area is very much in But the everlasting teamwork need of such a facility. We wish Of every blooming soul. them well, and the Supreme Lodge —J. Mason Knox will do all it can to help the Fellow members, I know that you membership in this direction. share with us a deep sense of pride Now, if I may, I would like to pro- in being a part of this dynamic, ceed with the formal portion of growing Society. We welcome you these installation ceremonies. I will to strive with us and share with us address myself primarily to the the many good things that the members, both new and transfers future holds in store.

Thank you into Lodge No. 180. and please accept my wishes for (Quote and follow Ritual). much success.

I will now ask the guide, Bro. In order that you may become Mike Hejl, to escort all those seek- more thoroughly acquainted with ing admission into Lodge No. 180 the basic principles of our Society, and bring them before me and the I now present you to our Supreme secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge President who will give you Lodge, Bro. Leonard Mikeska. further instructions.

(Bro. Mikeska follows the Ritual Bro. Morris: Thank you, Bro. Miand continues): keska. I would like to introduce the During this year's Bicentennial officers of Lodge No. 180 and ask ceremonies I remember someone them to ascend to the stage, plus saying that America is like a tune district officials and visiting digni. . . it must be sung together. This taries: Lodge President Dennis Baapplies to fraternalism as well. rabas, Lodge Vice President Jerry Fraternalism is like a tune .. . it Janek, who is also your program

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District III Director Sid Poldadnik addressing the gathering. chairman for today, Lodge Secy.

Flsie (Kitty) Rippin, Financial Secretary Laddie Rejcek, Treasurer Leroy Hampton, Youth Leader Bill liammons, Reporter Esther Tucker, and Flag Bearer Charles M. Heil; I would also like to introduce some district officials and local civic officials: your District III Director Bro. Sid Poitladnik, your district president is Bro. Ed Mazanec of Waco, your District III sales representative is Bro. Alvin Nesuda of Ennis, your district youth counselor of District III is Bro. Ed Karnes of Dallas, and State Youth Director Dorothy Massey of Temple; I would alSO like to ask the Rev. Leon Flusehe, Mayor Robert R Ables, and Chamber of Commerce President Les Todd to join us onstage.

I would also like to introduce this lodge to stand and be recognized briefly: Dennis Barabas, Jerry Janek, Bill Emmons, and Kenneth KrivaneX As most of you know, this new Lodge No. 180 is in District III of the SP.IST which consists of an area in the north central portion of Texas. You will be hearing from all of these individuals very shortly.

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

vie/nits lodge "The Good Life" No. 180 Burleson. Bro. 1Vlikesk.a has related to you the seriousness of the pledge that you have taken. I trust that you will not take this pledge too 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 find it easier to overcome the dayto-day obstacles of your daily lives.

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

I will now a& the entire assembly to stand and repeat after me: "Let us stand united . . . in District III President Ed Mazanec, the cause of benevolence . . let Sr., giving his enthusiastic support us stand united . . . in the cause of to new Lodge No. 180, Burleson. humanity . . . let us stand united arations to include them in your in the cause of brotherhood . . activities now. Keep this in mind let us stand united in the bonds of and remind of it from fellowship and fraternal love for all time to time.yourselves The general overall time to come." You may be seated. "complexion" of the membership, I am sure that the members of as we look out over you today, is Lodge No. 180 are aware of the one of youth, and this is very good. fact that if this lodge is to con- For one thing, it means that you tinue to prosper and grow, a lot should not be afraid to try new of hard work lies ahead for all of ideas and new innovations..\!ou you. Lodge work — fraternal work certainly have the spirit and en— must come from deep within a thusiasm, because I have detected person, and naturally, a person it in my associations up to now with must like and want to do this sort all of you. Our State Youth Diof work; otherwise, he will be very rector and your District III Youth unhappy among true fraternal- Counselor will both have further ists. Steady cooperation on the comments on our youth program part of all can make your task when their turn comes to speak. much easier. Hopefully, as I said At this time, I would like to preearlier, some time in the not too sent some items to Lodge No. 180 distant future, your lodge will arrive at a point where they might through you, Bro. Barabas, the want to own their own building, lodge president. Here is the lodge and we share with all of you the wall SPJST Emblem that you are hope that this will come to pass. o display in your permanent meetYou have excellent potential in ing place after you have acquired one, and perhaps you can hang it this area.

And remember this regarding in an appropriate place in this your young people: Involve them, room for the balance of the day. from the little ones to the young This emblem, plus the lodge charadults. You will need their good ter, have been framed and enwill, muscle, energy, and enthusi- closed by our Supreme Lodge "jack asm. You should cultivate a corps of all trades and master of them of young people to assume the all Bro. Otto Hanus.

This is your lodge banner, which reins of leadership when the time comes. Whatever you do, do not we have made for you and which create a gap by isolating and shut- should be displayed every time your ting the young people out of your lodge meets. Incidentally, Sis. Doroactivities. As time goes on, you will thy MasseS7 has monogrammed be looking around for these young- the banner for you with your lodge er faces and talent, but they may name and lodge number.

This is your framed charter with not be there unless you make prep-

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year.

In addition to "chiefs" there

District m Sales Representative Alvin Nesuda making his remarks to the larger-than-expected assembly of members and friends.

the names of all charter members typed thereon and it has been decided that all those who have applied for membership in Lodge No. 180 either before or by today, and whose membership is later approved, will be considered charter members of Lodge No. 180. Those names Will then be added later in the Supreme Lodge and the charter will be returned to you for permanent possession.

We thank all of the local news media, including our Vestnik editor, for their help in promoting and publicizing this event. We thank the local dignitaries and civic officials for having attended and lending us their moral support and encouragement, and this certainly goes for Father Flusche and his good parishioners of St. Ann's here in Burleson. All of us in the Supreme Lodge will continue to give all of you further encouragement and support and will help you in any way that we can to further your lodge's progress.

I said earlier that much work lies ahead of you. Good works speak for themselves. You may receive the credit that you feel you are due, your name and achievements may never appear on a plaque or be engraved in stone, but fraternal (our) work is the result of many people contributing, in some small measure and in their own way, their energies and talents, week after week, year after

must be a proportionate number of "Indians". Not everyone can be president of the lodge or chairman of a committee. At the same time, no one person can carry the entire burden alone — no 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 180 "The Good Life" in Burleson into our wonderful SPJST family and wish you well! * * (Program Chairman Bro. Jerry Janek then continued to introduce the following speakers): Dennis Barahas, president of Lodge No. 180: Officers of the Supreme Lodge, officers of District III, brothers and sisters in neighboring lodges, fellow charter members of Lodge No 180, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: On behalf of our Lodge No. 180, "The Good Life," I wish to express how proud we are to be in this fraternal spotlight today and to have you conduct, share in, and witness this chartering ceremony.

Though our lodge is quite young, we have come a long way and becoming chartered this day, marks a very big hurdle. Brothers and sisters, this has been accomplished only by your combined and dedicated efforts.

I have been associated with the SPJST practically all of my life. I have learned to admire and respect its purposes and the dedicated people affiliated with this Society.

With the great wealth of fine citizens in Burleson and the surrounding area we foresee a very successful future for this lodge.

I take this opportunity to thank Father Flusche and fellow parishioners of St. Ann's for providing us, so generrusly, the use of these facilities; those who have worked so diligently in the production of this festivity and to you attending Our ceremonies, making our day a success.

The Honorable Mayor Robert E. Ables of the City of Burleson giving his enthusiastic and fraternal welcome to the new SPJST Lodge

180 as a part of their community.

We are proud to be a charter member lodge, of the SPJST. We pledge to uphold the fine principles the Society has so deservedly earned through the years.

Long live "The Good Life" Lodge No. 180, Burleson!

Father Leon Flusche, pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church: Good afternoon. Welcome again to St. Ann's Catholic Church. It's a privilege for us to celebrate with you the chartering of SPJST Lodge No. 180. May this be just the beginning of many years of happy cooperation.

I would like to say a word today about the title of Lodge No. 180, "Dobry tivot," the "Good Life."

The "good life"' means different things to different people. Most people think of happiness as part of the good life. But I do not think you ever find happiness by itself.

It's like the words on this page.

They wouldn't exist if there weren't the paper to put them on or someone to say them. Some people think that happiness is found in things, possessions. I would venture to say that happiness is not even found in things. Real happiness is only found in and with other people. Happiness involves more than just accumulating great amounts of money and property.

If one doesn't have anyone else with whom to enjoy things, things don't mean very much.

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To me, "Dobry 21vot," the "Good Life" includes the spiritual and physical necessities of each person, and peace and friends to enjoy them. And as long as there are people in the world who do not enjoy the good life, and if our consciences are sensitive to that fact, we will not fully be able to enjoy it either.

In English the word "wholeness" (from which the word "holiness" comes) implies -- not lacking anything. I don't know if there is a similar connection In Czech. (Perhaps it is upinost or celnost. —.NAM). Brat my prayer for all of you today is that you may have a "Dobry 2ivot" that is not lacking in anything, that is, filled to the brim with spiritual and material blessings, and that through you more and more people may share a "Dobry 2ivat" with you. Mir a laska,!

Dr. Ables, mayor of the City of

Burleson: President Baraboo, district officials and ladies and gentlemen: I appreciate this invitation to share in this the chartering ceremonies of Lodge 180 of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas.

I extend to this lodge a sincere welcome to the family of organizations of Burleson. I believe that the city of Burleson will be of assistance in the growth of this lodge, because Burleson is attracting so many people of varied backgrounds families and businesses. Lodge 180 will be another attraction that will bring fam ilies here to live.

In return, this lodge by its basic reasons for organizing, its assistance to its members, and its pro j the elderly will-ectsforyuthand help to keep Burleson a place "For The Good Life."

I extend an invitation to the visiting persons from out of our city to return very soon. Thank you.

Les Todd, president of the Burleson Chamber of Commerce: Ladies and gentlemen: I am privileged to be asked to help welcome Lodge No. 180 of the SPJST to the city of Burleson. It is good, in these days of meanness and strife, to see a gathering of good people of pride and high ideals joined together to help each other and their community. The old saying, " together we stand, divided we

fall" is just as true today as ever.

It has long been recognized that good people joined together with common goals form a much stronger force than one individual, and the objectives of such an alliance will always be worthy.

I am personally acquainted with most of your officers, and believe your selections are great. There is no doubt in my mind that you will prosper and do well. Thank you!

Sid Pokladnik, District III Director: Program Chairman Bro. Jerry Janek, Father Flusehe, Honorable Mayor Dr. Ables, Chamber of Commerce President Les Todd, Supreme Lodge members, district officers, and members of Lodge No. 180 and honored guests: It is a great honor and privilege to be present at your chartering ceremonies on this day in the city of Burleson.

I wish you much pleasure as part of a great Fraternal Society, the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, known by many as the SPJST. This Fraternal Benefit Society is a patriotic and benevolent fraternal order, operating through and by virtue of the 129 lodges, located throughout the state of Texas. We operate on Legal Reserve Rates and the State of Texas Insurance Laws.

As a fraternal society, we foster a spirit of fellowship — fraternal love. We sponsor youth programs and encourage and support education in high schools, junior colleges and universities where and when possible. The tenets of the SPJST are Benevolence, Humanity, and Brotherhood. Justine and I congratulate each of you and your officers for the time and effort given here in Burleson so that an SPJST lodge could be organized and chartered in this part of Johnson County. I know the entire community joins with you in your pride in this great step. It is people like you, my fellow members and Americans, that make a good community — a good city, a good state, and a great country. I wish for you the very best, and if I can ever be of service to you as your district director, please do not hesitate to call on me. Thank you and God bless you all!

Ed Mazanee, District III President: Mr. Chairman, officers of Lodge

180, officers of the Supreme Lodge, Rev. Father Flusche, Mayor of Burleson Dr. Ables, President of Burleson Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Todd, members of the SPJST and friends: I feel honored that I was asked to say a few words. First, I want to bongratulate the members who worked to establish this new lodge here in Burleson. All of this brings back memories of our Lodge 66 in Waco. It would be a long story, but I will try to make it short.

Lodge 66 was organized back in 1908, but around 1950 the charter members were getting too old to carry on and the younger generation wasn't active enough to keep the lodge going. Brother John Simcik drove to Temple to the Supreme Lodge to talk to Brother Edw. L. Marek, who was our Supreme Lodge President at that time, about disbanding. Brother Marek instructed Brother Simcik to get all the members, young and old, together to decide what should be done. A meeting was held at Brother Roman Parma, Sr.'s home, with President Marek and Director Navratil attending. President Marek pleaded for us not to break up what our mothers and fathers had started so long ago. He also said Waco had great possibilities for a good lodge. Our first regular meeting was held in my home and we elected new officers. Brother Sid Pokladnik, District III Director at the present time, and alternate Director at the present time, Brother Johnnie Hrabina, were present and they both encouraged us to work hard and keep our lodge alive.

From then on we started getting new members and set a goal for erecting a permanent home for the lodge. We purchased five acres of land at Elm Mott, just outside Waco, then later secured a loan from the SPJST Supreme Lodge to build our home. We worked hard and members donated their time to help paint and decorate the interior of the hall. We feel our success began when we signed up the ladies, our wives, into the lodge and got them active.

We started, as a business, to have dances every Saturday and rented the hall for weddings, private parties, etc. Soon we found that our home was too small, so we enlarged. Several years later, we enlarged again and installed air

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Wednesday, December 1, 1976 conditioning for more comfort and recently we refurbished most of the interior. We are now number four in the state in membership and had ten delegates who represented our lodge at the last SPJST Convention held in Waco.

I want to encourage the members of Lodge No. 180 to get out and sign up new members, work diligently and maintain a fraternal spirit. Thank you again for allowing me to speak. May you be successful in all your endeavors.

Thank you. A prejem yam Dobry tivot I Alvin Nesuda, District III Sales Representative: Supreme Lodge Officers, officers of Lodge 180, Rev. Leon Flusche, members and friends of SPJST: With the organization of Lodge No. 180 on April 4th, 1976 and the chartering of the lodge on November 21st of the same year one cannot help but get the idea that it is a simple matter to start a new lodge.

For this reason I did a little research in my records as district sales representative and found that I have had correspondence concerning this lodge as early as November 13, 1970, a period of six years. Prior to that time I had received information from Brother Joe B. Hejny that there was potential for a new 'lodge in the Burleson area and since that time I have made many trips to this area to consult with Brother Dennis Barabas.

The formation of a new lodge is divided into three phases: the inception to determine the need for a new lodge in a given area, the groundwork of gathering the necessary people to promote the interest and the obtaining of the needed membership, and finally, these efforts culminated in the chartering of the lodge itself.

There are three groups of people who must perform and who are best equipped to perform these duties. The determination for a new lodge must be made by the insurance department of the SPJST. The gathering of needed Membership within the community by those who live in it, then, the chartering itself, performed by the Supreme Lodge, which is equipped with the correct procedure and ritual.

Within this structure here is

much communication and footwork. It is in these avenues that the district sales representative operates as liaison between the Supreme Lodge and local lodge. It is in this area that I have placed my effort and to admit to much enjoyment in being acquainted with the leaders and members who henceforth will call Lodge 180 their home.

I thank Brother lavabos, his family, all his assistants and friends for all their work in giving SPJST District III a new lodge.

Ed Kamas, District III Youth Counselor: Officers of the Supreme Lodge, officers of District III, officers and members of Lodge No. 180, Rev. Father Flusche, friends and guests: It is a great honor to participate in the chartering of your "Good Life" Lodge No. 180. My presence here gives me an opportunity to discuss briefly what is near and dear to my heart. That is the youth of our SPJST and our country. As you realize, the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow and the future of our SPJST rests on their shoulders.

The parent lodge, as leaders, must encourage the youth to join and participate in the youth club. By being an active participant, the youth can benefit in many ways.

June 26th, 1977, we will have MIT District Youth Achievement Day at Linden Hall. For those of you who are not acquainted with our YADs, it is a day set aside for youth club members to compete in talent and various crafts. The winners will then represent District III in State YAD competition. We also have Royalty competition to choose our district king and queen, and a week of camp in the summer for active members between the ages of 6 and 16. For your youth leader, Brother Bill Hammons, and his assistants, we have training classes to help improve our program.

In closing, I would like to present a Chinese philosophy that illustrates the program: "A leader is best When people hardly know she exists.

Not so good when people acclaim her.

Worse when they despise her.

Fail to honor people, They will fail to honor you.

But be a good leader, who

talks little.

When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, They will say, `We did it ourselves'."

Thank you, Finally, we have Sister Dorothy Massey, State Youth Director: Greetings and congratulations to all the officers, members, and friends gathered here today to celebrate the chartering of another SPJST lodge. An occasion such as this takes many hours and days of planning and work from many people. These dedicated people have a certain drive and desire to accomplish something worthwhile for their community, family and future members of this lodge.

Therefore, they must disregard the many hours of work required to accomplish a successful project such as organizing something new and introducing new ideas to the people in this area.

One of the many advantages of being a member of the SPJST, as Dr. Ables pointed out, is the family involvement. It is too bad how the family image is growing weaker in our daily lives. The parents are getting more involved with socials, meetings, and activities which do not include the younger children. On the other hand, the children's activities are being pushed more and more and uppermost in the expectation of parents are monetary donations and transportation. The objective of the SPJST is a strong family participation. SPJST-sponsored activities are still places where you feel free to 'bring your children and where the children feel that they belong. The old cliche, "the young people are our future" is certainly true in our Society. You are planning to include a youth club in your lodge. I certainly hope the adults here will encourage this important part of your lodge, support the youth club and youth leaders with your interest and encouragement. Bring your children to the meetings and encourage them to attend the functions of your lodge's yo th club. A successful youth club, lik the mother lodge, requires f ly participation.

I had the pleasure of visiting a National Fraternal Congress workshop last year in Chicago. I found out while I was there that our youth program is much stronger

16 than most of the other fraternal to enter. Their thoughts begin to societies. I was proud that I had turn to summer camp and the fun been invited to be one of the speak- they have for a few days. Soon ers to tell the other societies about after camp, all first place district our youth program and how we winners in the YADs plan to atwork for our young people and try tend the State YAD with another to hold their interests and keep thrill of entering and hoping their them involved in the SPJST. None entries will be judged first place of the societies represented that and they can take home the winday. had monthly meetings and so- ning trophy. Late in September dais for their youth. Few of those comes the grand finale of another societies spend the money on their youth year, the State Royalty youth promotion that the SPJST competition. This is the special spends each year. Many of the peo- program where the chosen district ple there were very interested in king and queen meet to present how we keep the youth involved in their speeches before a panel of our youth programs. It is certainly judges. Gifts befitting a royal octrue today that there are many casion are presented to the winning other activities which attract the boy and girl and the picture that young people. They have their will appear on next year's SPJST church and school activities plus calendar is taken soon after the big personal activities and social ob- announcement of the winners. The ligations that take their time. All state queen this year is a lovely these things can have precedence girl from your district, Charlotte over anything new or unfamiliar, Banik, from Lodge 35, Elk. The such as this new SPJST lodge or its king is Randy Flasowski, Lodge 74, youth club. However, haven't you Crockett, in District II. All connoticed that we all will attend and testants participating in both YADs become involved in anything we are receive participation awards after really interested in? This does not both district and state contests. pertain exclusively to the young.

Even though I have only touched Adults will not support something on the activities of a youth club, it they are not interested in or have has been proven that a youth club a personal desire to get involved associated with a lodge Is essential with. Children have the same ideas. to the growth of the mother lodge.

It is the responsibility of all you When you involve the youth you members to develop an interesting are also involving the parents. You program to hold your members have made the initial and importyoung and older. ant step in the right direction by Just to mention a few ways the electing your youth leader, Bro. SPJST supports the youth pro- Bill Hammons and his assistants. gram, let me give you some ex- Give him your support and enamples of where some of the money courage your children to support is spent, and some of the activities him and the youth club with their aimed to encourage our youth: attendance.

This being close to the holiday Your District Youth Counselor season, the youth club leaders are Bro. Ed Kamas, and I are eager to planning Thanksgiving programs help in any way we can, but the and working on crafts to be dis- success of this lodge depends on tributed to nursing homes or spe- the interest, work and enthusiasm cial people whom the youth may of the membership. Like any choose to honor or spread a little other organization, it takes teamcheer at this time of the year. work to pull the load. Good growth There will be a Christmas program cannot be accomplished with just at each lodge that has a youth hope and talk, it takes action. Beclub which will probably include a lieve me, the rewards are well short program, and Santa Claus worth the effort it takes. Build tousually finds his way to visit with ward something you will be proud a bag of goodies for each child. of by being a member of Lodge 180 During the winter months the — the "Good Life" and volv to activities naturally take a slower make ` yourself a kind of member pace but beginning again in early that "makes things happen." You spring the young people start look- will enjoy and be proud of your ing forward to the District Youth accomplishments. Good luck to all Achievement Days by thinking a- present and future members of bout a new craft or talent number Lodge "The Good Life."

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* * — The weather did indeed smile upon the assembly at the chartering of Lodge 180 because it was a cool, crisp but sunny and dry day. It is estimated that approximately 60 of the 100 charter members attended the ceremonies, plus about another hundred interested persons and guests. The facilities of St. Ann's Parish Hall were cozily crowded. A genuine air of camaraderie prevailed and there was a good feeling in the air, both about the success of the chartering and prospects for a very good future for the lodge. The meal was very delicious, prepared and served by some very hard-working brothers and sisters. We were especially proud to see the fraternal spirit displayed by visiting members from other neighboring lodges and even districts.

The officers and members of Lodge No. 180 and all those present owe a special thanks and gratitude to the members of the Panther City Polka Boys band who contributed their musical services for entertainment and dancing during the afternoon. This was a genuine show of friendship and fraternal concern.

The items in the country store were very popular and appeared to be a sell-out. All in all, we think it was a very successful day for Lodge No. 180, Burleson, and again, thanks go to the Rev. Father Flusche and his good parishioners for making the facilities of the parish hall available to Lodge No. 180. Lodge No. 180 has now been launched and we see nothing ahead but a very bright future.

In conclusion, I would like to thank all of those in attendance, guests and speakers from the SPJST and local civic organizations, who came and extended a welcome hand and through their words of encouragement inspired the members to even greater success!

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President - SPJST Post-Chartering Observations

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar 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 sizes 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.

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From The Lodge Youth Letlerl' LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK The Snook SPJST Lodge No. 9 has scheduled their monthly meeting and Christmas party for Sunday, December 5th, at the Snook SPJST Hall.

4:00 p.m. — Monthly meeting and installation of officers 5:00 p.m. --- Covered dish supper 6:15 p.m.— Christmas program presented by the youth club Santa's visit.

Let's all attend this afternoon of fraternalism, fellowship, and food.

Also in 1977, our monthly meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday, night of each month (Jan. 5th, 1977) at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann (11-23-76) Youth Leader SPJST

LODGE NO. 58, HUNGERFORD Dear Brothers and Sisters: I am reminding all members of Hungerford Lodge 58 to mark their calendars for Sunday, December 12th and to come to the Hungerford Hall to meet and greet Santa Claus at our annual Christmas party.

The lodge meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and the youth club meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m.

The youth will put on a program and sing Christmas carols before Santa will make his appearance at 3 p.m. Santa will listen to your

wishes for Christmas and will have a goodie package for each one.

The nice ladies are all asked to please bring sandwiches and something sweet. Coffee, tea, plates, napkins, and cups will be furnished by the lodge, so everyone please make every effort to attend this annual meeting and party. We will be looking for you.

Fraternally, Pauline Kalina (11-23-76) :Youth Leader T2 - SPJST

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, Our El Campo Youth Club had a Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Vlasta Bartos, our youth leader. We played games and had good refreshments.

Fraternally, Gregory Goerig (7) (11-22-76) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 66, WACO The November meeting was called to order by Patti Stanislay.

The roll was called by Cindy Kofnovec, then she read two thank you notes.

We need Post tops.

December 17 we are going caroling. Afterward we are going to eat pizza.

We are going to get in three cases of cookbooks to sell.

Fraternally, Karen Shelton (11) (11-22-76) Junior Reporter — SPJST — LODGE: NO. 50, EL CAMPO Our youth club met in the home of our youth leader, Mrs. Bennie Bartos, November 8th.

Three new members were welcomed to our club. They are Leeanna. Shimek, Brian Sebesta and Leesa Sebesta.

We voted to entertain the mother lodge at their meeting December 1st.

Birthdays for the month of November were Veronica Bartos and Greg Goerig.

Our next meeting will be December 13th at the home of Mrs. Vanek. This will be our Christmas party.

Refreshments of birthday cake and punch were served by Mrs. Bartos.

Fraternally, (11-22-76) Kim Vanek

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers, Sunday, November 21st the Teen Club of Lodge 84 went to Llove which is a recreation center with ice and roller skating, movies, pinball, shows and foosball. We met at Llove at 10 a.m. We skated all morning and then in the afternoon we held our monthly meeting.

The meeting was brought to order by President Randy Petr. He led us in the pledge of allegiance.

We then discussed old business which was going to Six Flags; then new business. the Teen Club's Christmas party, which will be a combination dance and overnight party (no date was set), and the annual lodge Christmas party, December 12th. All are invited!

The guests for this meeting were Kara Sohichili and Scott Weber.

The meeting was then adjourned and we resumed our skating and other activities. We had lots of fun and stayed all day at the recreation center.

Fraternally, Camille Mandak (11-24-76) Teen Secretary SPJST ---

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club met Sunday, November 7th, at 2:30 p.m., at the Taiton Community Center.

President Diane Dluhas called the meeting to order. Gary Krpec led the pledge and Veronica Hajovsky said the prayer.

We discussed our Christmas party for December 10th. We were also told that six meetings must be attended to qualify for camp.

We then sang "Happy Birthday" to the birthday honorees for November.

The door prize winners were Jerome Dorotik, Jr., Marjorie Treumer, Mark Krpec, Diana Dluhos, Robert Krpec, and Roxanne Yockey.

We made yarn hangers for a craft project. Lois Rod explained how to make them. We had refreshments of chips, dips, drinks, and candy.

Fraternally, Mare Dorotik (18) (11-25-76) Vice President

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1 LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Dear Members, We held our monthly meeting Sunday, November 14th, at 2 p.m.

We then had the roll call by our youth leader. We had the pledge of allegiance which was led by Suzanne Macalik.

We discussed for old business, our Halloween party, which was held October 29th at the SPJST dining room, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone had a great time.

We then discussed our new business, which was our Christmas party. Everyone who wants to bring a gift may do so, but it can't cost over $1.00. We also decided to go Christmas caroling at the nursing homes. The date set for this is to be December 19th. at 2 p.m. Everyone should meet at the old nursing home. We also discussed the Christmas dinner which will be December 12th. Everyone should be there because we plan to put on a play for the mother lodge. We also decided to pick up 15 aluminum cans each and when you have them, you are to bring them to the youth leader's house.

The door prize of $1.00 went to Melissa Macalik. The motion for the meeting to adjourn was by James Martinek and it was seconded by Nancy Martinek. After the meeting, everyone who was there made Christmas stockings.

We then had refreshments.

Fraternally, Peggy Martinek (16) (11-24-76) Treasurer SPJ8T — LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, All of us wore masks to our first Halloween party at the home of our youth leader, Mrs. Bartos. We had a good time playing games.

Our parents were also invited to this party. It was a lot of fun all being together.

Fraternally, Chris Goerig (10) (11-22-76) --81NTST--

LODGE NO. 50, EL CAMPO Dear Readers, The Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Baxtos was a lot of fun. We all wore masks, and after refreshments and games, we played tag outside.

Fraternally, Jeffrey Goerig (6) (11-22-76)

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN HOSTS DISTRICT I MEETING, NOV. 7, 1976

Brenham Lodge 169 Youth Club sang a few songs. Front row, L to R: Amy Kocurek, Deidra Kocurek (guitar accompanist), Virginia Bednar.

Back: Chris Kocurek, Kellen Kocurek, Threasa Martin, and Albert Martin. Youth Leader Delores Kocurek and her assistant, Freda Bednar, were in charge of the group.

DISTRICT III YOUTH CLUB MEETING Dear Readers, The District III Youth Club fall meeting was held Sunday, October list at Lodge No. 25, Ennis.

The roll call of lodges was as follows: Lodge 6 — 5 members, 3 leaders; Lodge 35 — 3 members, 1 leader; Lodge 66 — 2 members, 1 leader; Lodge 154 — 3 members, 1 leader; Lodge 84 — 2 members, 1 leader; Lodge 130 — 1 member, 2 leaders; Lodge 54 — 2 members, 1 leader.

The treasurer's report was then given. It was read that we have a total of $307.85 in our treasury.

This amount does not include the sum from our cookbook profits.

Discussion was brought up about purchasing a PA system for the Taylor S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home. We voted on a price not to exceed $350. Patti Stanislav was appointed to see how much a system would cost.

The question of the volleyball playoffs was once again brought

up. It was decided that the north and south would have their own playoffs; a proposed date would be sent to the secretary or president before February 1st. Each zone would send some dates which would best suit them for a playoff date.

The Executive Council would then set a date for the playoffs.

It was decided that we will have In Executive Council meeting before the spring meeting to discuss various activities and set up a nominating committee to nominate various members for officers.

It was discussed that we hold a social after the playoffs in the spring. Cold cuts and drinks will be provided.

Ms. Massey, State Youth Director, was recognized at the meeting. She spoke to us about our different projects and what the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes needed most.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Steven Stanislav (11-24-76) Dist. III Reporter

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Scott Anderson of Lodge 9. Snook, recites poem, "Gobble GObble." Betty Schoenemann is the youth leader.

Youth Club from New Tabor Lodge 17 presents the song, "Amer" with flutophone accompanists. Front row, L to R: Dene Brinkman, Glena Faust (accompanist), Sheila Hilderbrand, Karen Urbanovsky (accompanist), Holly Suehs, Mark Faust (in back). Back row: Lori Faust, Melissa Surovik, and Donna Trealek. Betty Suehs is their youth leader.

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, We held our monthly meeting November 7th at 7:30 pm. We discussed the Christmas party which will be held December 10th at 6 p.m. We will have a meeting before the party.

We made craft which were yarn hangers that are to be given to the rest home.

Fraternally, Vicki Dorotik (10) (11-25-76) — SPJST — LODGE NO. 30, TRITON Dear Readers, The Talton SPJST youth members held their monthly meeting November 7th. The meeting was called to order by President Diane Dluhos. The pledge of allegiance was led by Gary Krpec, and Veronica Hajovsky led us in the prayer.

We had five guests at the last meeting.

We discussed our Christmas party which will be held December 10th at 6 p.m.

The door prize winners were Je- '

rome Dorotik, Mark Krpee, Robert Krpec, Roxanne Yoekey, Marjorie Treumer, and Diane Dluhos. The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed refreshments which consisted of potato chips, dips, cookies, candy bars and punch.

Fraternally, Jerome Dorotik (13) (11-25-76) Reporter SPJST —

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Dear Members and Friends, Our next meeting will be held December 5th after the adult meeting. Our youth club will present a Christmas program after our meeting. Everyone who comes should bring a gift for their child or children.

Santa is supposed to come and give out candy. We will also play some of the games we played last month. All members may bring guests.

Bells will ring with chime, So let's all come out and have a good time.

Fraternally, (11-25-76) Ginger Wuensche (11)

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple, in behalf of President Louis J. Marek, officers and members, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of LUCITIS H. McCELVEY, SR., who passed away in a Temple hospital Monday night, November 15, 1976. He was 53 years of age.

He was born in Temple on November 16, 1922, graduated from Temple High School, attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas and the University of Texas in Austin and graduated from the Dallas Aviation School, where he became a pilot and instructor. He was a flight instructor in the U.S. Air Force during World War IL Mr. McCelvey was an automobile dealer and real estate investor.

He was president of McCelvey and Moore, Inc., which he founded

viteTritz with Robert F. Moore and Joe Ferguson in 1957 and sold the firm in 1974. He was distributor in the Temple area for Mobil Oil Products and also was secretary-treasurer of RLR Inc., Mobile Home Development and Sales.

He was a member of the Temple Planning Commission from 19631966; a Temple city commissioner from 1968-1972; a board member of the Temple Industrial Foundation for six years and President of the Foundation for one year. Mr. McCelvey was also chairman of the Temple Chamber of Commerce New Industries Division for eight years.

He was named Most Outstanding Volunteer Industrial Developer in Texas in 1970 and received the Temple Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen Award in 1970..

Funeral service was held Wednesday, November 17th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Joseph Di Paola officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. ifarper-Talasek Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. McCelvey became a member of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple, in 1964.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Mrs. Georgia Navratil Sidney Kacir BPJST — PETER PAUL DRGAC (1883-11176) Peter Paul Drgac, 93, the last surviving son of the late Josef and Anna Mynar Drgac passed away in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, Caldwell, on Friday, November 12th, 1976. Mr. Drgac suffered a stroke in his home at 203 E. Mustang about a month ago.

He was paralyzed on his right side PETER PAUL DRGAC and never regained his speech. Fu(PETR PAVEL DRGAC) neral services for Mr. Drgac were conducted Monday, November 15th, Bravenec.

Drgac family (Uncle Pete's father) from the New Tabor Brethren Pallbearers were: Joe Sebesta, moved to Texas from CzechosloChurch where he was a life-long Joe Siptak, Frank Bednar, Robert vakia (then Austria). They landed member. Funeral arrangements Siptak, Stanley Mrnustik and Jo- at Galveston in 1869, traveled to were under the direction of Phil- seph J. Skrivanek III.Honorary pall- near Brenham on a wagon pulled lips-Luckey Funeral Home of bearers were Alvin Drgac, John by two yoke of oxen. It took them a Caldwell. He was laid to rest be- Vavra, Robert Vychopen, and Pete week. Shortly thereafter they and side his wife in the New Tabor Odstrcil. Brothers and sisters who three other Czech families bought Cemetery. His wife, Frances Mrnus- preceded him in death are Josef 800 acres of land from a Mr. Shertik Drgac, whom he married on De- D. Drgac, Mrs. Joe V. (Annie) Seb- rill in the New Tabor community cember 26, 1905, died on April 13, esta, John K. Drgac, Frank B. in Burleson County, east of Cald1962, at the age of 78. Ministers Drgac, Mrs. Frank (Rosie) Bednar, well — the Slovak Cemetery is part participating in the services were Mrs. J. J. (Mary) Skrivanek, Miss of this land. Mrs. J. V. (Annie) the Rev. Henry Beseda, the Rev. Frances Drgae and Henry Drgac.

Sebesta was born in the log cabin Daniel Marek and the Rev. John It is interesting, to note that the that they were living in at that

Wednesday, December 1, 1976 time. The others were born in a wooden frame house east of the cemetery , except J. D., the oldest.

He was born near Brenham.

"Uncle Pete" as everyone called him, lived a very active and healthy life. For a number of years he farmed in the Cooks Point community. For several years he and his wife lived in Caldwell and then moved back to the farm in 1917. In 1921 he traded his farm for some property in Rosenberg and they moved there. He built a small grocery store and he and his wife operated this business until their retirement in the '50s. In 1958 they sold their Rosenberg property and moved back to Caldwell to retire. They purchased a lot from the late Miss Annie Skrivanek and built their new home where they lived out their lives. Uncle Pete was an active, sincere life-long member of the Brethren Church. An industrious member of SPJST, he joined the New Tabor (Novy Tabor) Lodge No. 17 on March 2, 1907.

Uncle Pete, who is survived by a host of nephews and nieces and many, many friends both in Caldwell and in Rosenberg, will be remembered for a long time He was a quiet and kind man and interested in all people. His house was kept immaculate and his yard and flowers together with two rooms of his paintings were something to behold. Perhaps a quote from an article about Uncle Pete, written

by Melba Wick in the magazine, Life Style, summarizes it better: "Valk with me up the front steps to Uncle Pete's neat, white frame house. He already has this season's flowers started and his garden cultivated. He ushers us into the entry hall and on to his sitting room. I'm not exaggerating when I state that the sheen and polish from his hardwood floors will strike you speechless for an instant. You've been told that he is an immaculate housekeeper, but you are not prepared for the brilliance that you see. (Ladies, we could apply our make-up from our reflection in those hardwood floors.) Beautifully well-kept solid oak furniture dating from the early 1900's further enhance his comfortable living quarters. Next, he began drawing pictures and was then painting them on poster board.

Two rooms and the hallways of his home are decorated today with pie-

21 tures of every kind of animal, furniture, clothing, and flowers. His paintings have adorned most of the shops in Caldwell and he has sold or given away paintings which are located in Bryan, Houston, Austin, and as far away as Kansas . .

Uncle Pete is the epitome of successful aging and represents the best our civilization can produce.

His aging has put away vanity, pomposity, hostility and tension.

His eyes rule his face and a serene and only slightly wrinkled countenence are a marked contrast to the many masks we wear during our younger years. As his physical structure has become slightly bentnd brittle, his inner spirit has evolved into a soft, tender, and warm human being which is worthy of the highest respect."

Uncle Pete concluded the interview by saying: "Men do not quit living because they grow old; they grow old because they quit living."

One of the ministers pointed out, "Wouldn't this be a wonderful world if we only had more Uncle Fetes? There would be no need for strict laws and regulations; no need for policemen; no need for give-away programs or even welfare. Locks on doors would not be necessary." With everyone believing in the Supreme Being, this planet of ours would almost be heaven on earth. Uncle Pete will truly be missed.

Submitted by his nephew, Prof. Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. (Ret) SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. SOPHIE MIKUS,

who passed away November 1, in a Taylor nursing home, at the age of 80.

Mrs. Mikus is survived by her husband, Anton Mikus of Taylor; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Teltow of Taylor and Mrs. Irene Bernhardt of Thrall; two sons, Ben and Richard Mikus of Taylor; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Sorenson and Mrs. Joe Taman both of Taylor, Mrs. Julie Ovesny of San Gabriel, Mrs. Mary Ging of Thrall and Mrs. Bill Johnson of Austin; a brother, Joe David of Taylor; eight grandchildren, and eight veat-grand-

children.

Rosary services were held at the Condra Funeral Home and at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Desmond Murphy and the Rev. Fred Chalupa officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Erwin Safarik, Jessie Safarik, Elo David, Andrew Sorenson, Jerry Roznovak, and Fred Chalupa.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Talla.s Herbert Riethmeyer SPJST -

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 88, Houston, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ERNEST 3. HANKA.,

age 61, passed away Saturday, November 6, 1976, in a local hospital.

Brother Hanka was a member of the Houston Brethren Church, Reagan Lodge No. 1037 AF & AM, past president SPJST Lodge No. 88, past director SPJST Supreme Lodge, past attorney Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assn., member Texas Bar Assn., attorney Farmers Market, member Sons of Hermann Magnolia Lodge No. 7, member of WFLA and Sokol.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Pearl Hanka; mother, Mrs. Ida Hanka, both of Houston; stepdaughter, Mrs. Al (Arlene) Marshall, Weimar; three step-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandson; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hanka, Jr.; nephews, Bruce, Glenn and Brett Hanka, all of Houston, and a number of other relatives.

Rev. Lawrence Junek, Brother Nick A. Morris, president of the Supreme Lodge, SPJST, and Brother Louis Hanus, president of Lodge No. 88, officiated.

Pallbearers were Amos Kadlecek, L. A. Kucera, Vladimir Bily, Karl Lindemann, Tim Kostom, Joe Mik. sch, E. J. Kadlecek, Sr., and Sam Doerre. Honorary pallbearers were the officers and directors of SUPS, directors, officers and members of the SPJST. Graveside services were under the auspices of the SPJST. May our departed brother rest in

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Resolution Committee: Marlene Caraway Mary Tilich Dorothy Hensley --SPJST-

ITEMS OF INTEREST NEW TAX LEGISLATION AFFECTS ESTATE PLANNING The new tax legislation that has just become law will have a big effect on form and ranch families, contends Tom Prater, an economist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Most of the legislation is effective after December 31, 1976, although gifts are effective as of September 8th, and trusts as of April 30.

"One item in the legislation that will affect the estate planning and management of Texas farm and ranch families will be the 'current use base' for establishing the value of farm and ranch lands," says Prater. "This will reduce the valuation below the fair market value approach which is now used."

However, there are qualification considerations for using the "current use" value: —50 per cent or more of the adjusted value of the gross estate consists of real and personal farm and ranch property and passes to a qualified heir (member of the family).

—25 per cent or more of the adjusted value of the gross estate consists of such real property.

—Such properties use for which five of the past eight years before the descendant's death was qualified and was used in business in which the descendant or a member of the descendant's family materially participated.

The new tax law will also increase the exemption level as far as estate taxes are concerned. A unified -tax table would include estate taxes and gifts.

The economist cites these examples of estate taxes. Starting in 1977, there will be a tax credit of $30,000 for any estate having a death; $34,000 in 1978; $38,000 in 1979; $42,500 in 1980; and $47,000 in 1981 and thereafter. Comparing this to the exemption equivalent would mean $120,667 in 1977; $134,000 in 1978; $147,333 in 1979; $161,563 in 1980; and $175,625 in 1981 per individual.

The new tax bill also provides a

change in marital deductions, enabling one spouse to leave $250,000 or one half of the estate, whichever is greater, to the surviving spouse. In addition to this deduction, there is an additional $100,000 lifetime marital deduction gift exemption that one spouse can give to the other spouse with no tax, notes Prater. This has to come from separate property.

"Another important feature is the privilege of paying estate taxes over 15 years at 4 per cent interest if 65 per cent of the adjusted tax estate qualifies as a farm, ranch, or closely held business. The federal government will have a first lien on property during this period of tax payout," explains Prater.

The recapture of estate taxes is also affected by the new legislation. If a farm or ranch is sold out of a family within 10 years, estate taxes on the total fair market value can be recaptured. If the property is held 10 to 15 years, the taxes can be partially recaptured.

State of Texas inheritance laws remain the same.

PAIN OF TENDONS, JOINTS, HEAD Our daughter-in-law has Tendonitis, which is a very painful inflamation of the tendons that connect joints with bones as well as other parts of the body. Her family doctor sent her to a specialist, but before seeing him, her mother-inlaw started to massage her sore joints with Moravia Liniment. She got such fast and incredible relief from pain that by the time she went to the specialist, her pain was gone. After telling the doctor what she had done, he was amazed and said "I have never seen such fast impirovement in Teridonitis. Go home and keep on massaging with Moravia Liniment." So writes Mrs. L. Kinsley of Berlin Hts., Ohio, Or: "With the help of your wonderful four-fold-effective tablets, BOLVEN and ZDRA-VITAMIN, you have helped me reach 84 years of age. Now I recommend them to all my friends, writes Joe Housek of Paso Robles, Calif. You, too, can benefit from the use of these highly effective medicines. Why not order some today?

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With the predicted Swine Flu coming this fall, it would be wise to start using 1 Zdra-vi-tamin in the morning and 1 again in the evening to help strengthen your body resistance!

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tiedni orgin 81ovanske Podporujici Jedno y Stith Texas, zal0e-,4 roku 1897 PROSINCE 1976

Jiz *kora 8 let jsem slik:ro yal sestke Aneke Houdkove, 2e jednou nayetivim jejich Kroukk 6eskSrch ten 'v Dallas a 4. listopadu jsem jim letos jisto slibil, ale niusel Mem pro mnoho price, se onduvit a zayolat sestru Houdkovu ji tak zdelit.

Poyfdala, ge jsou zde na navAteve z Oeskoslovenska dve vsitiene a te jestli by 'bylo mono ptijet do Muds 11. listopadu ( ye etvrtek) late zde budou a k jejich kroutek blade hostem enniskeho krouiku.

Tak jsem vzal fotoapaerat (kamer ru) v poledne a do Ennis zajel asi na hodinku. Vee vim popsaly sestry Houdkoy a a Zitzvorkova v Poslednim Isle Jen tolik yam etanatfim pfidam, le to bylo nad odekavani hezke a nejvic ptote/ske.

Jen pokradujte dal vkchna Best Vam yeeni, a zase nekdy, na shledanou. — SPJST

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NaKe mile "diveatka": pani mita ohovska, z Bran, mile sestra Aneika Houdkova z Dallas (na ge upeimna dopisevatelka), pani Anna Rakug artova ze Zelenee u Prahy a milli pani RCiena Zazvorkova z Ennis (take dopisovatelkaO "Jak mile a pekne strasene byly tyto kratke ale krasne divide mezi Vaunt! Mnoho zdaru a zdrasi Vain view a jen pokraeujte dal." — Redaktor.

TAK. VSELICOS Pik Aneika Houdkova

V Mesquite, Tex., si otevtela minulk tkden svou afadovnu lekatka dr. Ludmila Krulichovit. Ona se sykm znanklem (take Madera dr.

Ladislavem Krulichezn) a s dvezna detmi pHjell do Texasu asi Aired 7 lety z teskoslovertska. Oba obdriesyfij dekret z praiske Karlovy university a oba jsou vehni dobil Mira& Brdedne ji vitame mezi nits a ptejeme ji y Mesquite hodne iispechu. Ona ma svoji titadovrtu naproti nemocnice Mesquite Memorial a mluvi tet desky, take kdo by potteboval jejich slu geb, mtik se domluvit i po nakm. Dr. Ladislay Krulich jest prof na Southwestern Medical Akole a tento (isk jsem slykla) napsal mnoho vecleckkch spistt a jest toz. vStee'rik lekat. Rodide pi. doktorky pojedou zas tento tkden zpet domil do sta-

owormi. (*minim Krouiku a sprayne!

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Jen cast velke navit'evy ye ,chilzi Krouilku Ceskteh en v Ennis IL listopadu. Vesele se bavily!

Zde take na navateve v Ennis ve schfizi byla naie sestra Annie Stetnerovii 4 re vlasti po gestitYdni naveteve.

Mankle Raymond Dlabajovi zde v Dallas budou vdivati dceru Diane Marie za p. Alan Rene Lucien v kostele sv. Bernardo, v sobotu odpoledne 18. prosince a recepce a tanec budou miti v sini KJT-KJ2T. Buda to jiste velka svatba nebot' maji velke rodiny ptibuznYch. Doufame, ge se jim hezky vydaii. Dlabajovi jsou elenove tido 84 zde.

MinulY tYden jsem obdriela velmi pane pozvani do San Antonio od Institute of Texas Cultures na nedeli 12 prosince, kdy se bude potadat vanodni program. Toto budou pry" polske vanoeni zvyky se zpevem v fedi polske i anglicke a dye

pfedstaveni KrakowskYch taneenikit. Take budou podavane, obderstveni (cukrovi a polske oplatky) jake se podavaji o vanocich v pol81E6 dome,cnosti. Toto fee se bude potadat v budove Institutu od 2:30 do 5 hodin odpoledne. Kdo tedy jste nablizku tak by jiste to stab za to, se tam jit podivat. Psali me, ge mini pozdeji pctadat pock/Jane programy kagdY mesie, aby i jine etnicke skupiny mohly se zileastnit s jinYmi programy. 2adaji abych jim podala navrhy na programy, ktere bych myslela, ge by zajimaly a se libily lidem v nagem Texasu. Doufam, tie den 12. prosince se jim vydati ku spokojenosti vgech zugastnenYeh. V Elgin, Illinois jistY pan Martin Skok, pfeseda Elgin Machine Works jest pry experterm na hledani hub, kterYch je nyni v podz!mu velke mnogstvi. Po prvni studene noci v zati jde hledat houby — ty knoflikove, ktere rostou kol duboveho patezu a pak cauliflower dill kvetakove, ktere mohou dosihnouti vahy a 40-50 fiber a vyhligl jako velke, houha, a mnohe Pile. Reporter si myslel, tedy mide jiti Medat houby take, ale pan Skok jej varoval, ge to vezme dlouholete, prakse vedeti ktere jsou houby jedle a ktere jedovate. Oni tam totia melt tak zvanY "houby festival" a reporter myslel, ge je to jednoducha vec sbirat houby, ale neni tomu tak!

Nedivno kral Juan Carlos a kralovna Sofia ze Spanelska odjeli do pfistavu Cartagena v Colombia kde

pied 400 lety 8panelsko rano • drg avu a kde Christopher Columbus tento karibskY ptistav objevil. Mnoho se za tech 400 let ovg em zmenilo a Columbus by to jiste fines jiz nejpoznal. Tehdy to vzalo dlouho nekam cestovati a fines v kratkosti muze dlovek objeti kolern sveta.

V nedeli 21. listopadu mel spolek WFLA gukigovY obed v sokolovne ✓ Ennis za figasti elent a nekolik pozvanYch hosttt. Men na to krisnY podzimni den a myslim, tie se melt vgichni dobie.

Potad nam iikaji, ae letos bude tuha zima jaki ji g davno nebyla a moina, 'tie to bude pravda. Jindy byva prvni mraz az kolem konce listopadu ale letos ptigel mnohem dive. Take pit nikdy pied tim nepfigel snih tak brzo jako tomu bylo letos. Kdyi jsme rano 13. vstali, tak vge bylo bile, snih jen se chumelil a napadlo pry asi 4 'nee, ktery drgel cele dva dni. Musime tedy dekat jak to vge dopadne. Zatim se mejte vgichni dole* a bud'te zdravi.

-- SPAT — MED JE DELEZITE LEK Podle naugneho slovniku "med je rusts, sladka gt'ava, potipravena veelou z rostlinnYch 'At'av a -pylu.

Obsahuje cukry, dextrin, organicke kyseLny a latky anorganicke.

Ma vysokou kalorickou hodnotu.".

Jde tedy o produkt givoeignY: z kvetii sebrany nektar veela uklada ✓ medovem vadku, pfemenuje v med, ktery posleze pfenati do Profesor Koch. nemeckY kardiolog napsal, ge "med je dar pfirody, jehog recept svetila ve'elam — pro eloveka je tajemstvim."

Medu si vagi temet jako vSeleku nejen lidova medic . na, ale i olekafstvi. Doporueuje se nejen jako hodnotna viva a prostfedek k ochrane zdravi, tet jsou prokazany jeho ledebne vlastnosti.

Jako pomocnY prostfedek se osvedv rekonvalescenci, pr poruchach zazivaciho traktu, pit nervovem i fyzickem vyeerpani, pH chudokrevnosti, chorobach jater, pre a prildegek. proti kteelm, otokinn. jako tonikam pro deti a osoby stare atd. Profesor Koch pova guje med za nejlep gi pohonnou latku pro srdce a doporu guje ho i pa vysokern krevnlm Halm. Rozsahle iP tel pougitc zevof napf. misto mist' do ran, na spaleniny, koini vyralky a

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Ve stfedu 1. prosince 1976 jako jednoduchk prostredek kosmetickk.

Med obsahuje 7 — 10 druha eukru, z nichZ nejvkznamnejAi jsou jednoduche, lehce vStebatelne cukry glukoza (hroznov') a fruktOza (ovocnk). Sachareza se vstfebasa, pomaleji, az po freinku enzyma.

Pri vy'S'Sim obsahu glukazy med sna ze krystaLzuje. Dalsi obsa.hove lat ky, dillelite pro lidskk organismus jsou fosfor, vapno, Z'elezo, draslik, mangan, med' kfemik, hofeik, zinek, kobalt, vitaminy skupiny B-1, dale vitamin K, E a mai mnastvi vitaminu C. DaleZitk je i faktor PP, ktery pfiznive ovliviluje ,cevy a dale obsah latek, ktere antibiotickk freinek. Podle zdroje sanity ma med i raznou harvu, tak napf. apine svetlk at' bilk je med akatork a rpovk, lesni medy jsou tmave a obsahuji vice terpeP die dr. Bmida je bakterialni ireinek medu rfiznk, tak napf.. med lipovk jet v rortoku 1:180 potlaiMje stafylokoky a streptokoky!

Zajimaye je, ze med yea vyrziyovankch cukrem, tyto antibioticke vlastnosti nerna.

RS-vm Poslal Karel S'ener z Houstonu.

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Babi, zima je pfede dvermi. — Co fikag? — Ze je zima pfede dyelani! Tak at' si potadne opucuje boty! Poslal Karel Sicner z Houstonu.

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PRODLUZOVANI VEKU Jit vice jak tisic let se Lde snazi vek. Jako napkiklad ye starem Egypte zkouSeli omlazovani obeasnkin umelkm onemocnenim, pri nemt se elm& hojne poti. Take vain, ze dech mlad'ch devdat na starce zastavi starnuti.

Antieti bohadd v /time si vydrkvali kolem sebe divky za timto adelem.

Pted vice jak etyficeti lety napsal Hilton fantazii `Ztracenk obzor". V jednom Ado11 himalayskkch hor, zvanem "Shangri-la", podle autorova liceni, ziji nesmrteln1 za idealniho poeasi, bez nemo21 a jinkch nesnazi zivota. Je to ovkm pfehnana fantazie, eteneit nevefi, ze je nee° podobneho viibee mottle.. Ostatne podobnkeh vfalo nekolik a mimo klasickeho dila Witonova, zanikly bez poyMmnuti Hiltonova fantazie ma vAak pra ydivk podklad. V jednom Adolf Himaliji, 60 mill dlouhem a dye mile

S'irokem, zvanem Hunza s byvateli Hunzukusove, a ji skutedne lide ji2 2 tisice let v apLne izolaci a doZivaji se neuvelitelneho van. Tuto skuteanost potvrdil prvni navStevnik z moderniho sveta — americkk udenec dr. Allen E. Bank.

120 let stall v pine sveiesti, pry tam nevi nijakou zylaStnosti, rodide s maliekkmi detmi jsou 90ti leti, co'i je podle nakho mefitka neuver-telne a proste neslkehane.

Jmenovank cestovatel soudi, k s timto dlouh'm vekem ma hodne spoledneho 'Zivotni styl obyvatel a dieta. Zeny nejsou nikdy tluste, at' jedi jakekoliv mnoZstvi potravin a taktka nestarnou. Zadne nemoce nejsou u nich zname. Dr. Banik byl pouden, ae ye veku 80ti Ci 90ti let nesou naklad 60 mil bez anavy, nepottebuji virbec odpoeinku. Z2ivi se pouze libovkm masem, Cerstvou zeleninou a ovocem. Speeelni apravou potravin neznidi vitaminy, jak je zvykem v dneSni civilizaci.

Tuto teorfi potvrdil Emirof Hunza, dlici v Pafiti na navaeve roku 1936. Sam 60ti let', hledi vsteic sto letemu veku. "V moji zemi", t yrdil Emir "devadesatileti pracuji na polich a po praci se vraci deset mil domil. Hlavni nak viva je ovoce, jmenovite broskve a merufiky s medem. Pravdepodobne neni mezi na gim obyvatelstvem mno'Zstvi intelektualti, ale nemenili by za jinou civilizaca, jerch zivot je At'astnerg i klidneral". Em'r take dodal, ze v udoli pod horou Pakaposhi neznaji zloeiny, neexistuje policie a vezeni. Jedinkm trestem je vypovezeni z udoli, co'2' znamena. smrt.

Wane pokusy moderni mediciny zastavit starnuti dosud nemely valneho fispechu.

Poslal Karel Sicner z Houstonu.

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tESKA POLKA NA MIERICKE TELEVISI Rozhlas v Owosso, na stani&.

WOAF vysila program Old Country Polka Time. Na televisi i v novinach Michigan Polka News se vyv'nula debata o Ceske polce, jakeho je ptivodu. Vyvolal to nevedomky Lawrence Welk, znamy posluchaa sykrn riedelrVm televisnim hudebnim a tanednim programem. Pan Welk (ntivodu n'Ameckeho, narozenk v Dakotel totiA oznaeil nolku za, noisier tanec. Tel historii proslavene Beerbarrel polka

si popletl. Odpovedel mu na to velmi vedne p. Ludwig Pfeifer, s odvolanim se na diikazy z deskYch, anglickkch i nemeckkch aby si priSte pan Walk nepletl Ceskou polku s polskou mazurkou.

Projev p. Pfeifera, byl ot gten v Hlasu naroda, angl_cke rubrice, dne 2a. srona a je to zajirnave Cteni.

(Zaslal Br. Nick A. Morris) — oPJST OD HROMN10E K itilitOMOSVODU Blesk je obrovska jiskra a hrom je mark zpasobenk jiskrou.

K 'Leto analogii se lidstvo propracovalo az v polovine 18. stoleti. Jed_nou ochranou proti nidivkm ,aeinktun blesku byly do to doby svid ky hromnice, hromove kameny na doSkovkch stfechach a hlasy kostelnich zvo.n.a. Na mnolikch se jeSte dodnes dochoval "Fulgara frango" (rozbijim blesky).

Ironii osudu je, ze pave zvonici byli Casto bleskem zasakni, zvon ce bkvala nej yyS'Sim bodern v krajine.

Kdy2 v late roku 1752 vypustil Benjamin Franklin za bouilry draka a z klide uvazaneho na konci provazu preskoeily na jeho ruku jiskrk, byla podstata blesku odvadejiciho z mraka elektrickk naboj prokazana. Franklin mel pfi pokusech i dost stash, sam slouZil jako uzemn'e'ni ykte'dneho hromosvodu a nic se mu nestalo. Nekolik \reeler, na podobne experimen ty doplatilo •givotem.

Nauka o elektfine a pokusy s ni byly tehdy velmt popularni i u nas.

Produkce, pki nichZ se ptedvadely elektrostatisticke deje, patfily k made. Te podlehla i cisafovna Marie Terezie a pozvala s' ke dvoru premonstratskeho farate Prokopa Divik z Pfimetic u Znojma. .Teho jednoduche pokusy byly obdobou v tehdefaim vedeckem svete byl doktorem teologie I filosofie) notorinky zna,mkrch experimental.

Popravde feeeno, tehdefg poznatky o elektfine na vic, nei aby bavily spoleenost, jate nestaCily.

Na§stesti vS'ak Prokop Davis nezilstal jen u pout tovkch atrakci s elektfinou. Nejvice ho zaujaly dvahy o elektricke rodstate blesku a j eho analogie s jiskrou z Veci elektriky. Domnival se, ze tak jako hroty ye sve paruce odvedl pfed utaslkm publikem elcktrickY naboi z pfistrojA sveho kole gv, tak se mu nodafi odyest elektrickf naboj i z mrakil.

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Dne 15. dervence 1754 vztydil svilj machina meteorologica ptistroj - u ptimeticke fary. Proti boutko vemu mraku upevnil na tyei vysoke 30 m 325 kovovkch hrota v plechovYch sktirikach na dvanactiramen nem teleznem krizl. Navod byl sktinka alchymistickk; "KaIda mela viko ze dieva zimostrazoveho s otvory pro hroty masazne se zatkami, kterkrni do otvora vika pevne mohly se zasadit". Od Mite yedly telezne ketezy pa bidle at dola . kde byly zakopany a tedo tem & leznkmi pilinami obsypany.

Uptimne fedeno, Divie si sveho ptistroje sliboval mnohem vic, net mohl spinit. Mel mit pteventivni Udinek elektfinu z mrakt vysat a znemotnit tak bleskilm vabec vzniknout stejne kvalitnim pracim fungoval dokanale, splfloval totit zakladni potadavek: byl uzemnen.

V bfeznu 1780 tgak sedlaci po mimotadne suchem roce, cot ptisuzovali onomu monstru u fary, Divieav ptistroj strhli. Ve stejnem roce umistil Franklin jednodugei bleskosvod no, darn sveho ptitele, kupee Westa ye Filadelfii.

8koda jen„ to vynikajici expertmentatorska prate Divieova nedala vzniknout ste;ne kvalitnim pracim teoretickkm. Zde se odrazila zaostalost pomera v na'Sich zemich, pokus DiviS'av mei sloudit nauku o elektkine s biblickkm podanim vzniku sveta. V tom byla ztejme i jedna z pxicin, prod. Divieovo dila bylo dlouho opomijeno, prod prvni hromosvod v 6echach (vztydenk roku 1775 na zamku v Me g -cihadruko pzdejinavyAehradske pracharne) byl Frankli Co vime o blesku dnes? Definite 'znstava; jde a vkboj atmosfericke elektfiny mezi oblaky (nejeasteji) nebo mezi mrakem a zemi. Blesk vtdy doprovazi zvukovk efekt hrom - i kdyt jej pozorovatel pro veil:kou vzdalenost vtdy neusly'Si) to se horke plyny rozpinaji v okolvzduchu. Blesky vAak mohou vzniknouti ye snehavYch a piseenYch boutich a nakonec za jasneho poeasi, (viz reeni blesku z dista jasna).

PH ochrane pied bleskem nesmi me se dopougtet chyb prilkopnika.

Sebele01 hromosvod, neni-li uzemnen, neni bleskovodem, ale ptitahovadem blesku s nee'kolikanasob• vet`Sim rizikem, net kdyby ne-

bylo na budove zhola nic umisteno.

Zasadne se za boutky neschovavame pod stromem — tteba teorie tvrdi, to blesk nemusi udetit pra.ve do nejvySSiho ptedmetu, ma toto chovani v boutce nejvetSi "nadeji" na zvkeeni procenta amrti, neplaveme ye vode (stab v blizkosti) a navetime ani nejsilnejSim gumovYm podraikam lit slaba, izolace). Naproti tomu se mateme pomerne bezpeene citit v letadle i v aute, kde nas othrani plechova karoseee, pasobici jako tzv. Faradayova klec, uvnitt ktere Do-vm se adinky neprojevi.

Poslal Karel Sicner • SPJST

L cij se i,'esky 'at Us Study Czech Lekee tficala — Lesson No. 30 The conjunction -- Spojka Coordinating (souiadici) conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

Ex.: Most je dlouhy, nebot' ka je ;iroka.

Typical coujimction.Y connecting two main clauses are: a (and), ale (but), nebo (or), nebot . (for) * There are several types of conjunctions: 1. cumulative — which simply add one thought to another, such as: a and i — and, also i ano i — both, and jak and tak — as, as ani — neither, nor 2. emphatic —. the other part of a sentence or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as: ba i, ba dokonce — and even nejen .nibri — not only .. but rather.

3. Adversative — signifying eon trast or opposition, such as: ale, av§ak, vAa,k — but, however a piece — and yet ovgem ..ale — of course ...but nevertheless jenie •— still kdeito — whereas mist() aby — instead of ...

4. Alternative ®- statements mu-

tually exclusive, such as: nebo, anebo, ei -- or 5. Illative — inferring or concluding, an additional statement motivating or explaining the first, such as: proto — therefore tedy, tudii — then, that's why; consequently, therefore vadyt' — indeed totiti — that is, namely * * Examples used in sentences: 1. Neznam ani jeho ani ji 2. Bud' mluv rozumne nebo mle!

3. "A piece se Wei," ieki Galileo.

4. Byl jsem u Tondy, jenie si nic nepamatuji.

5. Je to sice pravda, ale neiekl mu to.

6. Misto aby domfi, gel do hospody.

7. Pies to, to ji nemel rad, gel ji navativit.

8. Vim avaak se me neptejte!

9. Je to batna vec, proto vas varuii.

10. Piijecrte vsichni, nebot' budou volby.

11, Musim se Olt, vadyt' main zitra zkouilry.

12. Vidyt' je to Karel!

13. Nati to, vadyt' tomu nero2umiA!

Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as: 1. Subjective — Je dobie, tE pracuje pravidelne.

Je doeela spravne, ABYCHOM jim pomohli.

Bratr mi pise, tE 2. Objective piijede do Texasu.

On mi piae, ABYCH piijel dome.

Sestra psala, ZDALI piijedu k nim.

Ptala se mne, PROD bye.h tam mela jet.

3. attributive — Dostali jsme jakf?

ABYCHOM se naueill za jeden rok eesky. pracujeme Vedomi jake? pro dobro cele Jednoty.

4. adverbial — Ai to knihu pieetu, vratim vam ji. (of time) Poekam na neho, piijde. Here At means until.

Jakmile me uvidel,sel ke nine.

Byl jsem tak unaven, ze jsem usnul, sotvate jsem si sedl.

Nepfijdu, pokud je tam on.

Pojd', diive nee piijde tatik.

Assignment Translate all the sentences into English.

Ve sttedu 1. prosinee 1g76 11th LESSON. THE IMPERATIVE. DATIVE OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS. Dobry den! Prosim vas, kde je tady Kaprova ulice? jciete potad rovno a potom na namesti doprava. Nebo jedte Pozor, eekejte! tramvaji eislo sedinnact nebo dvacet.

Sviti eervend. Tak, ted ptechazejte. Tamhle ptijitdi dvacitka. Rychle nastupujte. Nashledanou. Bucfte zdrtiv!

Studuj Oe§tinu katcly den alespori chvili. eti text a hledej nova slova ve slovniku. Pis je na papir. Ut" se gramatiku a pravidelne ji opakuj. Poslouchej radio. Chod na Ceske filmy. Umi tva babieka eesky? At ti pomaha. Mluvte spolu eesky.

VOCABULARY: potad rovrie-(keep) straight forward, doprava-to the right, tramvaji-by tram, street-car, pozor!watch out!, svitl-the light is on, dvacitka, f.-tram number twenty, zdravy-healthy, Bud zdra y !-Hello!, ee§tina, f.Czech language, alespon-at least, ueim se-I learn, pravidelne-regularly, opakuju-I revise, repeat, umim-I know (how to do something; a skill), mluvim-I speak, spolutogether, with one another, eesky, adv.-(in) Czech 1, The imperative serves to express command or request.

We take the third person plural from of the present tense indicative (oni berou, etou, delaji) and drop the ending (-ou, -i). The resulting form is the imperative for the 2nd person singular, which is used for more intimate, friendly approach. 2nd person plural, which can be used in singular in more polite, respectful approach, is formed by adding -te to the basic form. The ending -me forms the 1st person plural, which corresponds to English „let us...".

2nd pl.

2nd sg.

1st pl.

3rd pl. berme! ber + 0 bertel = ber! berou delejme!

— dela/ + 0 = delej! delejte!

(WO 6teme!

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— ct + i = et! aou similarly: vat! myj! beg"! eekej! nedavej! jdil mysli! spi! a) The type ber! softens the final d, t, n, h, k i nto d', 1, c le b) The type dote/! changes -a/ into -el. c) The type ON! represents verbs with the stem ending in two or more consonants (jdi! konei! mysli!). It takes the endings -i, -eme, -ete (after d, t, n, b, p, v, f , m 4, -6me, -ete,). The final consonants soften.

Irregular imperative: bud! — be! (Bud zdrav!) jdi! — go! pojcf! — come (here or with me)! still! — stop! (from stojim — I stand) Distinguish: Co snidate? — Snidejte Ne- rete pomalu. kdy odjitdite? rychle! Co etete? — C odjitclejte. Kam be gite? — Bette rychle. The commands in third person singular and plural' are formed from 3rd person of the present tense indicative and the particle at. At ete! -- Let him read. Tell him to read.

At eekaji! At koneil 2. Dative of personal pronouns ona ono my vy oni on ja ty N D (unstressed) mu mu clam y am Jim ji mi ti D (stressed) )emu nam yam jim mite tobe jemu ji D (prepositional) nim nemu ni nemu Observe: Maminka nam vati veeeti. Mother prepares dinner for us.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY NOTICE: Standing announcements of lodge meeting dates are found in the Bulletin Board section. * * Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Dec. 3 — Social Night, 8 p.m.; public is invited Saturday, Dec. 4 — Public Dance, Billy Uptmor and the Makers 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 5 — SPJST No. 6 annual meeting, 3:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 13, Dime Boa Saturday, Dec. 4 — Roy Robbins and The Availables Friday, Dec. 10 — The Telstars Sunday, Dec. 12 — The Moods Sunday, Dec. 19—Anniversary dinner, barbecue plates for sale; Christmas pageant by youth club after the meal. Public invited Saturday, Dec. ts2k5 jsi- Nu-Notes

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, Dec. 5 — Monthly meeting, 4:30 p.m., followed by a lodge supper and memorial service — SPJST — Lodge No. 18, Elgin Friday, Dec. 3 — The Moods Saturday, Dec. 4 — Private party Thurs., Dec. 9 — Private Christmas party Friday, Dec. 10 — Private party Saturday, Dec. 11 — Hub City Dutchmen Friday, Dec. 17 — Private party Saturday, Dec. 18 Lodge Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 19 — Private Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve — Knights of Dixie — SPJST — Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall) Saturday, Dec. 4 — Jerry, Butch and The Gentres Wed., Dec. 8 — Christmas party, 6:30 p.m.; meeting afterward Friday, Dec. 10 — Private party Saturday, Dec. 11 — Moods

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantslits for women: men: no blue jeans).

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Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, Dec. 18 — Jodie Dubcek, 8:30 to 12:30 Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve,

Fritz Hodde (No reservations) SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk. Saturday, Dec. 4 — Otis and The Best Yets Saturday, 11 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, Dec. 18 — The Social Combinations Saturday, Dec. 25 — The Journeymen — SPJST — Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, Dec. 4 — J. C. Whatley's Rhythm Kings Saturday, Dec. 11 — No dance — SPJST — Lodge No. 40 Hillje Friday. Dec. 3 — Krystal Blue Friday, Dec. 10 — Battle Dance: Redwood & Dulwich Fox Saturday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day —Dulwich Fox — SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Dec. 4 — Adolph Hofner of San Antonio Sunday, Dec. 5 — Lodge and youth club meetings Friday, Dec. 10 — Practice for the Christmas program and decorating lodge, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 — Free appreciation dance and drinks at discount; music by Blue Vest Boys of Caldwell (dress policy applies to this dance, also)

(Dress Policy: Ladies, dresses onl y; men. no olue Jeans.

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Lodge No 48, Beyersville Sunday, Dec. 5 — Monthly meeting, 3 p.m.; youth program, Christmas party and covered dish supper following meeting.

Members may bring guests.

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Lodge No. 54, West Saturday, Dec. 4 — Matus-Harkins wedding reception and dance Sunday, Dec. 5 — CDA turkey dinner. Public invited Friday, Dec. 10 — Cocek-Maler wedding reception -

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Lodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall) Saturday, Dec. 4 — Panther City Polka Boys Saturday, Dec. 11 — Members' Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 18 _ Members' Christmas dance, Blue Vest Boys Saturday, Dec. 25 — No dance

Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Dance, Johnny Mensik Arch.

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Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Saturday, Dec. 4—Texas Dutchmen Every Thursday night — Social and Games 7:30 p.m. Refreshments later.

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

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, Dec. 4 — The People's Choice Friday, Dec. 10 — Country Music Revue Saturday, Dec. 18 — Holland JC's Dance; music by The Moods -

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Lodge No. 81, Needville Wednesday.

Social ni ghts at 7:30 p.m. every Public is invited.

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Dec. 4 — Dance: Mikula Polka Band Saturday, Dec. 18 — Dance: Czech Mates Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance: Ennis Country Polka Boys ---SP J ST---

No. 87, Temple Friday, Dec. 10 — Regular lodge meeting, 7 p.m. A covered dish supper will be served; members are asked to bring a meat, vegetable or dessert of their choice.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Friday, Dec. 3 — Knights of Dixie Saturday, Dec. 4 — Blumes (formal) Saturday, Dec. 11 — Glenn Miller (formal) Friday, Dec. 17 — Nick Navarro (formal) Saturday, Dec. 18 — Texas Dutchmen Monday, Dec. 20 — Children's Christmas Party (Dress Code: Women — no street slacks or not p ants without skirt; men --- no jeans. shirts inside trousers, unless the dance is a special occasion).

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

Choral Grou p practice every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Social every Thursday ni ght at 8 p.m.

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

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

Sunday, Dec. 12 — Regular lodge

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meeting, 1:30 p.m. (this month only) Sunday, Dec. 19 — Christmas tree and party, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; music by Joe Lynn's Rhythmaires — SPJST -Lodge No. 130 Dallas & Sokol Zlzka Saturday, Dec. 11—Texas Dutchmen Friday, Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve Ball; Jodie Mikula of Ennis (Dress Code: Women -- dresses, evening pantsuits; men — coats, leisure suits, shirts inside trousers, no blue Jeans).

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Lodge No. 135 Ennis Saturday, Dee. 11 — Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve dance; Panther City Polka Boys Entertainment every Friday night at 8 P.M. SPAST -

Lodge No. 142, Houston Sunday, Dec. 5 -- Lodge's annual meeting, 1 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 — Lodge's Christmas party at 7:30 p.m. Free dance; Daniel Linhart Band of El Campo SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Wed., Dec. 1 — Friendship Club Christmas party, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4 — Dance with Dave Howard's Orch.

Sunday, Dec. 12 — Monthly Lodge meeting and election of officers at 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 20 — Annual Christmas program at 7:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, Dec. 4 — The Singing Dutchmasters Saturday Dec. 18 — Private dance for members and guests Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Dance — Weinart Grohman's Band Re g . lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday

of each month. Dances 9 P.M to 1 a.m.

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

Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, Dec. 5 — Christmas party, 2 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall. Bring covered dish.

Sunday, Jan. 16 — Meeting with election of officers, 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall

Lodge No, 177, Academy Saturday, Dec. 4 — Battle Dance: The Journeymen vs. Jerry Sissy, Jimmy Heap, Jr., with The Kountry Kikkers Wednesday, Dec. 8—Monthly meeting, election of officers, 'I p.m.

Friday, Dec. 10 — Academy SPJST membership Christmas party and dance, 7 to 12 Saturday, Dec. 11 — Little John with His Popular Band, plus another top country-western band Sunday, Dec. 12 — Big Anniversary Celebration, with 2 bands: Blacky and The Country Gentlemen, 12 til 3:30; Leo Majek Orch., 4 til 10. Adm. $2 Kitchen open Thursday, Dec. 16 — Academy RV OS 143 members. barbecue, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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